Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-21

lad nearly reached the curb, and the other turned and started back. He l blew his horn, but the lady failed to hear him and the one who turned back was struck by the rear right mudguard. He said he had gone only about 25 feet after passing truck. i c. G. Goodrich. driver of the truck which was passed by Kilfian, testified | that KiIlian drove past the truck at 1 90 miles an hour and he tried to drive | between the two ladies, one of whom was struck by the side of the car. He said the truck was some 75 to 100 feet behind the other car when the acci- dent happened.
 Mr Goodrich said that he believed Killian was going so fast that he couldn't avoid striking the woman. | Markley Allen, who was riding on the truck with Goodrich, testified in cor 1 voboration. Commissioner Stoeckel re- served decision.
 1 About forty people gathered on the lawn of MT. and Mrs. Sidney P. Mar land on River View. to celebrate the fourth birthday of their son, Sidney P Marland, Jr. The lawn vas decorat- ed with American flags and Jack-'o lanterns. The usual outdoor games for children were much enjoyed by the youngsters A feature of the party
 in as a large Jack Horner Pie which contained presents and favors for the gathering The hostess served lunch during the afternoon, and later ice
 cream and punch were served. Two large birthday cakes were ir the cent
 CT of a well decorated table. s. P
 Marland, Jr.. was the proud possesso1
 of many beautiful presents.
 Manager Rene Caron and Captain
 Richard Reeves have completed ar-
 engagements with the Ashland Cottor company to cross bats in Jewett City
 on Wednesday evening of this week
 Manager Caron says this will be tho
 strongest game of the season. The
 game is to be called at 6:45 and vii : be truly a twilight game.
 The Ninth Separate Company, Con | necticut State Guard will go into camI at the state range, Saturday, Angus q, remaining over Labor Day. Int camp year ago was of great benefi to the company and this year cir cumstances are such that actual. field work will be of greater value t < most of the men than ever before.
 The following promotions have beer s made in the company. Private Chas ,, S: Bell has been made mess sergeant : Private Gallup and Corporal Jessul l promoted to Duty Sergeant, Privat z, Meunier Withey, alentine Davigoi Il have been made corporals. :. Varegated News. s Alfred Goulet has accepted a posi- s tion as messenger, between Worceste '. and New London. for the America Express company.
 Thomas r. Grady, employed by tn
 Woodman Drug company, receive IS a photo and letter from Leonard l T. Morrison, over there. He has arrive y safely overseas, and said he liked tn n country very much.
 l. James H. Hyde is conducting a q auction for Harold Copeland. today. 'e the Allan Hill section.
 T. Captain F. o. Huntington. of the 9t y Separate company, stated Tuesda, le afternoon that there would De no week n ly drill until after Labor Day cam of William Fenner Woodward Judge ( ll'l the Town Court has been elected vice 0f president of the State FIremens assoc
 ation at meeting in Bridgeport. TT d promotion puts him in line for pres 'n dent next year.
 Ln Joseph Morton employed by tf m New York, New Haven, and Hartfol = Railroad company is spending a fe
 days at his home here. MT. Merton
 waiting for his call to camp Greer
 leaf Georgia.
 The Messers Gaston Maindon, Wi
 liam Wheatley and George Kent we = in Providence, Monday, on a busine
 trip
 Wm. J. Ross. Herbert Barwood. FrC
 W. Bassett, Walter Wood, Norma
 Ross, and George F. Kies have return
 ed home. after a weeks camping tr
 lat Beach Pond. While returning ov