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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
Wood Ashes For Home Gardens,

Wood ashes should be saved for the home gardey because they contain con siderable amounts of potash and pot ash is extremely difficult to obtain due to war conditions. according to q state ment issued by the Home Garden de- part1nent of the Committee Of Food sssunIus Stssta f'npncil of Defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
CLIFF STREET HOUSE
 RAlDED BY POLICE.
Three coiored Men and a White
 Woman Arrested

A squad of local police raided the house on Cliff street occupied by Fred Marshall, colored. about 3.S0 o'clock Tuesday morning. Three eolored men and a white woman were found in the place. Marshall SNas charged with keeping disorderly house and the others with frequenting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
FUNERALS.
Donald FaIvey Mecornniek.

 Cormie,S. the nine months old son of Mir. aHd Mrs. D. J. Mccormick, Jr, was held Tuesday afternoon from the home of his parents on Boswell ave- nue, with relatives and friends attend ing. There were many floral forms Rev. B. s. Worcester oficiated. Burial was in Yantic cemetery, where Rev. MT. Worcester read a committal ser vice at the grave.
 Costello George Lewis.
 The funeral of Costello George Lewis was held from the home of his mother on Myers avenue Tuesday afternoon. There were many relatives and friends in attendance. Floral forms were ar- ranged about the casket. Rev. B. W. Williams oficiated The bearers were LeRoy Lacy, Frederick Alexander, Frederick Sears and James Green. Burial was in Maplewoed cemetery, where Rev. MT. Williams read com initial service
 Undertaken c. A. Gager, Jr., had charge of the arrangements. Benjamin Valentine.
 On Tuesday morning the funeral Of Benjamin Valentine. infant son of Benjamin and Mary Mccarthy valen- tine, was held from the home of his parents on Happy street. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Cummings & Ring had charge of the funeral arrangements Albert H. Smith. The funeral of Albert H. Smith was held from the home of his parents at A Winchester street, Tuesday after noon, with relatives and friends at- tending, some coming from out oi tewh. There were many beautiful flowers. Rev. J. H. Newland officiated The bearers were George H. Eastland Brooklyn, N r.. John Rogers an6 Henry Gee of this city. Burial teok place in Map1ewood cemetery, where Rev. MT. Newiand read eommitta, service.
 The funeral arrangements. were ir charge of Undertakers Church & Al len.
 Mrs. Mary Ratigan. The funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ratigan. who died in New London were held Tuesday morning. At the services in St PatTick's church Rev Peter J. Cuny offieiated Prof. Farrel 1 presided at the organ. The bearers were Thomas Plunkett, James Murphy l James H. Dunn and Frank s. Ga1li- gan. Burial was in the Catholic ceme- l tery.
 1 Undertaken Hourigan had charge oi | the funeral arrangements. 1 Mrs. Ratigan had passed most o. her life in this city. For Is years shs had made her home with her son. Be sides Thomas R. Rawiey there is a se. John in New York. There are tws grandchildren, Robert T. and Julia [ Rawley. Her maiden name was Floot and she WAS known to many of tht ] elderly pecpaes sof this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
FOR SALVATION ARMY FUND
Loyal Circle of the Kings Daughters -- Vote $5, and the Same Amount 10
 Y. w, c. A.. Work,

Loyal circle of the Kings Daughters met Monday evening at the hoTne of Mrs. George w. Carter with 14 mem bers present Mrs Charles A. Hagberg gave an interesting talk on Y. W. U. A. work in Russia and France. and the circle voted s5 for that work and also $5 for the Salvation army war fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
Italian soaistis. VIII Send psIsaas..,

Count Macchi di Gellers Italian ann hassador to the United States, has promised to be in Hartford on Sunday, March 10, to address a War rally fo<. Italy and America Italian societies in all parts of Connecticut will send delegates to the rally.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
To Be Buried in Rockville.

The body of Phoebe Barrows, who died in Preston on Sunday, was sent 10 Rockville for burial by Undertakers s1-Aa- q El1rlza an Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
XXI eo kaer

After three Garfield Mondays few people are keen for Hiram Johnson's scheme of permanent Federal control of railroads Syracuse Post
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
BRINGS SUIT AGAINST
 CITY OF NEW LONDON
Annie M. ordway Claims $5,oeo as
 Result of Fall.

The city of New London is made the defendant in $5.0Oe darnrge suit filed in the superior court in this city on Tuesday. The suit is brought by Annie M. Ordway of New London on account of a fall on an alleged de- fectiye sidewalk on State street, New London. The fall occurred February
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

WHEN Y0U WANT so put your bms- mess before the public. there is no medium better than througb the ad-| vertlsing columns of 2ha Es7l{s<<a.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
PERSONALS

Turner c. Haynes Of Mantle Is spending a few days with friends in Norwich.
 Archie Daley of Chester has come to Norwich. where he has secured em- ployment. Reginald c. Pardy returned to camp at Fort Wright Tuesday. after a brief furlough at his home in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

The new addition to the County Home Norwich, had been boarded in and the roof covered when cold wea- ther compelled suspension of work on the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
Y. M. C. A. AT FORT WRIGHT
 WOULD LIKE RECORDS.

Secretary Harry J. Sehulman Suggests That Future Gifts Made Through Bulletin Be Turned Over to Red Triangle:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

Supt. A. W. Jarvis finds that the frost is still about three feet deep in Yantic cemetery. although during the winter all burfals were made in this cemetery as required.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

The Mantle Red Cross chapter is
 asking for pieces of cretDnne or chintz about 20 inches square to be used to make comfort bags for the convales- cent soldiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

When off Maassluis, Holland, an insane German officer, one of the re- patriated prisoners, jumped over board from the hospital ship Slndoro.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06
sunnort Earn Bureau.

The State Manufacturers Associa- ton has issued a bulletin calling upon the members of their association to support the county farm bureaus. Ev- cry office of each company is asked to become an active member and to assist the county organization in every way possible.
 The association goes on record as being ready to do any and everything it can to further and make more com plete the work of the county farnt bureaus.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

| At the annual meeting of the Con- necticut Home Missionary Union, in Center church, New Haven, today, the speakers will include Mrs c. c. FL well, formerly of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

From April 1. 1917, to March 1, 1918, there were 5.825 United States army recruits in Connecticut or, 3,597 men over the state's quota, which was 2,22S for the time specified.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

At the quarterly conference at the Federal Street Methodist church, New London, Thursday evening. March II, District Superintendent Rev. George c. .Scrivener of Norwich will preside.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

An appropriation of s20,000 to build a schoolhouse to replace the one de- stroyed by fire a week ago Sunday was voted by town meeting of the citizens of Waterford Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

It is reported that the milk pro- ducers at Hebron and Amston are to build creamery at Anlston near the track of the Colchester branch.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

Since the sale of war stamps was inaugurated, over S3,o00 worth has been sold at the post office substation in the Boston Store.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

Samuel J. Brown, of New York city, has been engaged by the Connecticut State Board of Education to visit all the evening schools of the state for the purpose of suggesting improve ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-06

The Daughters of the American Rev. olution have joined the state cam paign started this week by the farm bureaus of the state.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
BETTER DISTRIBUTION
OF COAL CARS ASKED
Administrator Potter. Elisha
Lee and Chairman Cameron
Seek Action

Uniformity IN the distribution oC empty
cars to the mines Is to be urged upon
officials at Washington by u delegation
that went to the capital from Philadcl-
Ilia today Thcy were state Fuel Nd
mnistrttor Potter. Elisha Lee, acting
vice president Of the pcnnsy lvaua RAFT
road, and Chairman cameron. of the
state fuel administration. iu charge Of
the central Pennsylvania district, where
much coal is produced.
Mr.. Cameron said lack OF cars is caus-
ing great Inconvenience at the mines
Hc pointed out that while some mines
are receiving eighty per cent Of their
normal supply, enough to keep them
moving five days a week. others are re
cciving only twenty per cent. or n sup
ply sufficient for five days production
u month.
The delegation went to Washington to
confer with j. H. ~ Marrow, Federal
fuel distributor.
Warning from Doctor Garfield, Fed
oral fuel administrator. that unless con-
sumers begin putting In their cellars
next winters coal supply soon after
April ! they will face "A shortage similar
to the one experienced last winter was
received today nj the offices of the Phil.
adephia coal committee.
Francis ~ Lewis, chairman of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
CITY MUST PAY MOTHER
OF SLAIN COP $500
Workmen's Compensation Board Also
Makes Awards for Philadelphia
and Chester Accidents

Tho city has been directed by the
Workmen's Compensation Board to pay
$500 t. Mrs. Mary Woods. 2i3l South
Sheridan street, mother Of Defective
Frank Mccartney. Who was shot to
death last August, by narcotic fend
Payment of this sum Is to extend over
a period of 300 weeks.
Another award made by Referees
scott and klaudCr was to Thomas
Mcintyre, eli Potter street. Chester
whose daughter was killed in the cX-
plosion "A year ago in the plant of the
Eddystone Ammunition Corporation. lie
will receive Sl050.
The Philadelphia BootblaclS supply
company, was directed to pay Siiid
20 Mrs. Maria Ccrerc, 1863 South
Eleventh street. Her husband. was ac-
cidentalfy shot December 10. 1917. while
soliciting business for his employer IN
n store at 20l South Tenth street. and
died shortly afterward.
The revolver was in the hand Of a
customer. whose shoes were being
polished by CeCcrc. The compensation
Is to be paid in weekly allotmcnts 10
cecere'S widow and two children for a
period of thirteen years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
POLLING PLACES CHANGED
County Commissioners Make Rul-
ings-Fifth Ward Cases Deferred

The County Commissioners today
changed the location of twenty-SiX poll
ing places. Fifteen were changed be-
cause the original division houses had
oeen vacated. Decision was reserved as
10 70 the third ANA sixteenth divisions,
iFlith Ward. until April 3, owing to the
INABILITY Of James A. Carey and lsadore
stern, the Penrose leaders Of the ward,
Changes We're sade as follows after
arguments.
10Th Ward; lst division. from 31s2 Rich
18th Ward 10Th division. from oG1a Cam
.stS 1,la W. to ard 2'st p, Sq9mSrset, o,oo,u
~ MSrd 10 2?a so, aEsSRf from ave
Ioih Ward; War 3lst division. 1920 Ann to @3.s
sist Ward, list division. from 257o En-
saa Ward. 4sih division a!vision. from + and West,
,ond and Westmoreland northwest corr,
fsoLh Ward. sdth division. from 5000 Wood
44th Ward, 18TH division, from 5020 Aspen
TO 5loO Brown.
Btseae ave-, III 10 &G'GN as3o Mccirian. n ' ''"'
"'9 WARD, IN division, from 81 ;. Sd 70
'o,h War, 6th division, from 1903 y. 9Th
Removed becadse of vacancies:
ete Ward, LIST division. from 527 $, Front to
tth Ward; ,4th division. from 2sO sprute to
l7,h ,Ward, 80 division, from, 1920 y, Front
70 Hope and jefferson (southwest cor.l
ioth Ward, 25th division, from 20O9 Fair
mount ave, to 2lO3 Nj Vernon.
ioh Ward, 9th division, from 3l7 Richmond
TO lOll Marlborough.
"a Ward. 26th division. from 50Id German
q so,,2Sw Town ave. to 1904 Germantown ave.
o'ih Ward. 2tth division. from 12l2 Ritner
to 2illnS. 18th.
s2d WarG 17th division. from 4si2 York rd.
70 1903 Yorlsrd.
4oth Ward. 18th division. from 285l L. Mad
sison to 32tI y. Thompson.
46th Ward, 17th division. from GA s, 4Sth
TO SOL $. both.
hst MaTd, 30 division. from 5000 State rd.
a. 10 3D3s Comfy
s'e Ward. 9th division, from 313 Cherry. to
,2S5 N. 9th.
l4th Ward, list division. from 11O5 Vine to
Sist Ward. LIST division. from 2012 Amber
70 2OI4 II. Susquehanna ave.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26

committee, Immediately issued similar
warning to the consumers here. as the
advices from Doctor Garfield suggested.
Although tho railroad and fuel ad-
ministrations have 80 co-ordinated pro-
duction and transportation as 70 provide
for all needs, consumers II IS pointed out.
must fall in with tho spirit Of the plan
aud begin to buy Immediately, 30 there
may br an equal distribution throughout
the summer months.
coat dealers who seut out coal order
blanks Ia envelopes bearing the imprint.
Federal Fuel Admiuis tration Business"
have been ordered to stop tho practice
or have their coal supply shut Off, ac-
cording To- Francis a. Lewis, city fuel
administrator
II Is understood that az least ono
dealer has sent out hundreds of such
envelopes and persons receiving them
were under the impression that II was
mandatory for them TO place their fuel
order with the dealer although they
never bought from him at any .imo
The order blanks are issued by the
county fuel committee and all orders for
coal must he entered on the blanks and
signed by householders before dealers
can deliver any coal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
HER GERMANTC NAME
BARS U. s. PHYSICIAN
French Hold Up Passports of
DR.. Viola Erlanger, Red
Cross Volunteer

No matter how cuphouious name
may be- II It has n tnge of tho Tcutonic
as it rolls from your tongue. 1t may
cause you trouble despite your patriot
ism ana self-sacrinec.
AS In the case Of Edna Ferbcr. the
noted writer. the French Government
wants to know the why and how and
the wherefore of the Tcutonic-sounding
cognomen attached TO an alleged harm-
less American woman
So Dr Viola Erianger Is spending her
time today at the West philadelphia
Hospital for Women instead of in a hos
pital somewhere behind the firing lines
in France. Forty-cieht hours before she
was to sail for France her passport went
To the French consul to receive. his Of
| fetal signature. But IL was refused
which was unaccountablc and ineNpli-
cable for few hours
Then came the explanation. The
French consul hcsitated on account OF
the name.
IT'S most embarrassing" said Doctor
lranger. "to receive an invitation To
visit country and to be met on the
threshold by representative OF your
host saying that hes not sure hc wants
YOU, after all. However, I'm waiting for
the host to change his mind
Doctor Erlanger was to have gone TO
France as n physician for Red Cross re-
lief work. But II has been a very care
/ ful and Il very arduouS task of the
French to keep spies cut of the Re
publiC and not one of its officials viii
accept the responsibility Of sending
'ovcr there" any person with Teuton'c
name
And in addition to the fact. Doctor
| t.rlanger's parents were born In Ger
many. although they are as thoroughly
American as the melting pot of nations
il capable OF producing
Doctor Erlanger served as an inferno
| in the West Philadelphia Hospital for
Women after her graduation from the
Woman's College OF Pennsylvania in
/ 1915. and is well known in medical cir
F CleS here
when signed up for service" she
said today. ~ had my doubts about be-
ing called for foreign duty. for both my
mother and father were born In Ger
many. although they came over to this
country when they were very young.
Both were educated here and are real
Americans. My mother is an enthusi-
sst'c war worker.
After received my appointment from
the Red Corss and obtained my passport
without difficulty. l was surprised and
disappointed to be rejected by the French
consul. wanted so much to go."
Doctor Erlanger has been abroad q
number OF times and speaks French as
fiuently as most Americans ever are
able to speak 1t. Her work was to have
been carried on among the children Of
the devastated portions Of France ant
Is the kind of work she likes best to do
I'm sure | could do good over there.
she said confidently. 80 am anxiousl.
, waiting word from the French. Sine,
gave up my practice in Cleveland an'
, prepared for overseas duty l scarcel.
, feel like giving up the project until /
Is certain that am not 20 be accepted.
The case Of Doctor Erlanger resem
bles that OF Edna Ferber, who was 4
have gone to France to write for tn
Red Cross magazine. Her name, how
ever. caused the authorities some con
Germ and she gave up the idea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
Couple Married in Court

Judge Patterson In Court of Common
Pleas No. | today married Louis s.
Lipschutz, and Jean Horn of 3O01
Euclid avenue. Judge Shoemaker was
also on the bench while the ceremony
was performed Court Clerk John l..
Burns had the honor of being the first
to kiss the bride as the representative
of the court. Both the bridegroom and
the bride are nineteen years of age.
Lipschutz is "a salesman for a motortruck
company.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
SCHOOL GETS MORE FUNDS
Days Contributions for Christian
Workers Make Total $72,442

Contributions of $24G3 were reported
Tor the $l50,000 campaign for the Phila-
e1elppia School for Women Christian
workers of the Presbyterian and Re
I2rmed Churches at today's luncheon oI
she teams In the Belevue-Stratford
The total collection for the six days is
s1z.442. The Rev Walter III. Haygood,
captain OF team No. 10, received the
championship banner for the largest
sun The e0isined; tain 4, u.ns.r sducotio0a,
superintendent Of publications for Sab
oath School Board of Reformed
thurches. spoke before the camplagners
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
Boston. March 20.

The arrest here of Or. Karl Muck.
director of the Boston symphony
Orchestra held today as an enemy alien,
is one of the most important since the
entrance of the United States into the
war. Federal officials said today.
It was further intimated that from tina
information which recently developed
from Federal Investigations of Muck's
activities the former leader of the
Kaisers royal orchestra will be interned
for the period Of the war
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26

The variety is amazing - from
dashing youthful suits to mod
els with poise and dignity.
Rookie, pebble, moss, ashes-in
fact, every color you can ask
for. Coats are silk lined.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
Held for RObbing His EMPLOYER

Accused of stealing large quantities
OF polish from the X. VI. Hollingshead
Company. his employer, Frank Baker,
ty-seventh street. Camden. was commit
ted to Camden County Jail In default of
$500 bail by Recorder Stackhouse today
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
DOCTOR KARL MUCK
UNDER U. s. PROBE
Arrested as Alien Enemy, Mu-
sician's Activities Are
Being Investigated
Washington, March 26.

The alien enemy custodians depart
ment today began investigating the af-
fairs of Dr. Karl Muck. Boston Sym.
phony orchestra leader, arrested at his
home yesterday as an alien enemy.
Justice Department officials declined
to discuss Muok's arrest pending re-
port from agents who made the arrest
n Roetpn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-26
Man Killed by MotOrtruck

George T.. Moore. of 1882 oxford
street, was killed today by "a motortruck
at Girard and Ridge avenues. Thomas
Rowe. of 22l3 oxford street, driver of
the truck. was arrested by the police of
the Nineteenth and oxford streets sta
tion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-12
CHILDREN HATE
PILLS, CALOMEL
AND CASTOR OIL
If Cross, Feverish, Constipated, Give
California Syrup of
Figs"

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted on
castor oil, calomel, eatharties. How you
hated them, how you fought against
taking them.
With our children it's different. Moth
ers who cling to the old form of physic
simply don't realize what they do. The
children's revolt is well founded. Their
tender little "insides" are injured by
them,
If your child's stomach, liver and bow
els need cleansing, give only delicious
california Syrup Of Figs" Its action is
positive, but gentle. Millions Of mothers
keep this harmless "fruit laxative han
dy; they know children love TO take it;
that It never fails to clean the liver and
bowels and sweeten the stomach, and
that teaspoonful given to-day saves a
sick child tomorrow
Ask your druggist for bottle of "Cal.
ifornia Syrup Of Figs which has full
directions for babies, children of all ages
and for grown-ups plainly on each bot
tie. Beware of counterfeits sold here
See that it is made by California Wig
Syrup Company" Refuse any other kind
with contempts-Adv.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-12

Pvt. Roland d. Longbottom, Sanford, Me.
Pvt. Arthur A. Murray, Adams, Mass.
Pvt. John Sweeney, Portsmouth. n. Il.
Pvt. Joseph Farrell, Highwood, Conn,
Pvt. Earl H. Hintze, Providence, \. |.
pvt John j. Kelly, Worcester, Mass.
Pvt. Guy II, Boyce, Waitsfield, vt.
Missing in Action.
SGT. Harold d. Taft, Uxbridge, Mass.
Pvt. Arthur O. Berg, East Greenwich RI
Pvt. Peter Ducharme, Harrlsville, 4. !.
Pvt. Henry j. Godin, Lawrence, Mass,
Pvt. John Comet, Salem, Mass.
Pvt. Morris Gorenstein, New Haven, Conn
Pvt. Samuel Karlish, Brockton, Mass
Pvt. Harry T. Lesgasey, Worcester, Mass,
Pvt. Richard r. Murphy, Newport, X l.
Pvt. Frank Renkons, Easthampton, Mass
Pvt. James +, Russell, Mortified, Mass.
Pvt. Carl Sioblom, Barre, Mass.
Pvt, Timothy j. sullivan, Springfield
Mass.
Pvt. David L. Brewer, Chiltonyille, Mass
Pvt. Joseph De Rita, Providence, R. |,
Pvt. James Dillon, North Adams, Mass
Pvt. Carl N. Drechsel, Woonsocket, r. |
Pvt. Paul L. Lucier, Hayerhill, Mass.
Pvt. Thomas Michigan, Providence, R. l
Pvt. William Pierce, jr., Warren, R. !,
Pvt. Eskil Swanson, Cranston, r. l.
Pvt. William S. Trip, Lynn, Mass.
Pvt. William G. Walker, Cambridge, Mass
Pvt. John Il. Wendt, Providence, r. |.
Pvt. William Williamson, Manville, r. |