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Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS IRREGULAR.

New York, Sept. 25.-Resumption of professional selling on a broader scale in the stock market today checked the upward tendency which has been in evidence during the past week. Con- viction still is strong in some quarters that aside from any special influences which may inject themselves as levers to. raise prices. money restriction is 'st.f tie paramount factor. Disposition has been shown, also, toward re- trenchment in purchasing with a view to investing in the fourth Liberty joan.
 After somewhat confused opening there were sharp declines when gen. erous offerings in many stocks, nota- ply U. s. Steel, were not absorbed eX- cept at marked concessions. The gen. eral weakness in steels was attributed to prospect of smaller earnings as a result of the decision to operate under an eight hour day. this plan foreshad- owing largely increased prices for la bor.
 In the afternoon strength was i'm bued to the general list by buying of equipments and a large turnover of Marine preferred and common stock at an advance, and sharp recoveries were made. Marine preferred's gain fIHuuHtliS ID % polHIS lOF lHe udNi developed after published reports that an anronncement soon would be made that the British tonnage would be sold under a plan assuring higher valuation for both classes of its stock. Sales were 300 coo shares.
 An interesting feature of the opera lions was the acute weakness in An glo- French 5's which declined 3-4 of d point, in contrast with the estab- iishment of high prices for the year in the various French municipal is sues. Liberty bonds were affected early after announcement of the terms of the new issue but strengthened lat CT. The general bond list was vari- able. Total sales, par value, s9,75O,- 900
 |. S. bonds, old issues, unchanged on call
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26
DON'T MAKE THE MISTAKE
 OF SHOOTING TOO MUCH

After you have secured a gun the next step is to start practice, and it is at this point that many l1en make e mistake.
 The first flush of enthusiasm is very kelly to result in too much shooting with a consequent falling off n the in ;erest which is so important to sue cess.
 This particular trouble is not pecu- liar to shooting, for any sport can be run into the ground if followed too strenuously. Practice taken regular ly and consistently will surely make for continuous progress.
 We said above that each shot fired should teach you something and by that we mean that you ought to study out for yourself just what error caused ihe miss. for it is the carefully studied l'oor shots that give you real infor nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26
HEBRON

MT. and Mrs Robert Buel and son of Wallingford were in town Friday to attend the Robinson Lord wedding Among other relatives present were MT. and Mrs. Paine of East Hartford pr. c. D. PendIeton and family of Colchester, Mir. and Mrs. Weiton Por- ter of Columbia, Miss Irma Lord of Willimantic, and number of friends from Norwich.
 Rev. J. $. Porter will speak in the Congregational church Sunday morn ing.
 Sergeant Winthrop Porter arrived home from France the first of the week for ten days leave of absence after which he is to be stationed at a camp in Ohio, as instructor
 Mrs. G. A. Little and Mrs. Bradley and Miss Ellen Buel were in Meriden Saturday.
 Miss Mary Lord and Lucius Robin son were married at the Congrega- tional church Friday evening by Rev J. H. Fitzgerald of New York. Miss Eleanor Lord, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, Randall Porter, ot Wesley college, was best man The ushers were Miss Davis A. Dan- ielson, Miss Bertha Porter and Miss Susan Miner of Hebron, Miss Heller
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26

Columbus, O.. Sept. 25.-What looked to be quite ordinary card of class race events for todays Grand Circuit program developed into some of the prettiest contests of the week. Even the three year old pacing futurity, in which only Liberty Mack and Peter Fletcher started. was a pretty race, although the former colt won the event in two straight heats.
 The 2.11 trot furnished the most be- wildering problem for the wise ones to settle and when Golden Spier finally won after six heats. the longestrace of the meeting, trotter who originally sold for S25 in a ticket worth $265, proved to be the best of a very evenly matched field. Summaries:
 2.o4 pace, three heats, purse s1,OoO: Hal Boy (McMahon) ...1 1 Judge Ormonde (Ray) ...... 3 Ante Guy (Gray) ....... 3 ? 2 Jay Mack (Cox) ..... 4
 Walter II and Budlight also started.
 Best time. 2.0S IA.
 The Western Horseman's Futurity, three year old pace, two in three heats, purse S2,270.3S:
 Liberty Mack (Hasch) ......... i Peter Fletcher (Thomas) ...... 2
 Time each heat, ? 09 IA
 207 trot three. heats, purse $1, ,000: Charley Rex cHatch) ..l...S 1 1 Miss Perfection (McMahon) .. 2 ? Grand Chimes (Edman) . 2 4 Brisac (Murphy) .... .....4 3 3
 Peter Billikin and Tacita also start ed.
 Best time, 206 1-4.
 2.11 trot. three in five heats. purse s1, 900:
 Golden spier (stokes) 87211 Lord Stout (R. Stout, Ed
 man. R. Stout) ........2 21s42 3 Jim Mack (Reed) ....... ? ' 2 8 Tommy Todd (Hedrick) .. 4
 Peter Pogue Sisblng, Ingara, Lucky Clover, Dexter Lym and Miss Rexetta also started.
 Best time, 2.06 1-4.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26
U. of p. to Have Football Team.

Philadelphia. Sept 25.-Football will be played at the University of Penn sylvania this fall but as a students army training corps sport. This is the solution arrived at by the univer- sity council on athletics today All members of the S. A. T. c. includinf freshmen will be eligible for the team Candidates for the team will report tomorrow morning. On account of the large body of men in the training corps there will be only an hour and half daily for practice with Saturday after moons free for games.
 Of the former schedule, only one was away from home. that with Pitts burgh on Oct. 26. No games will be
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26

Gilbert of Chester. After wedding trip by automobile Mir and Mrs. Rob inson will reside in Hebron
 Rev. J. H. Fitzgerald of New York conducted service at the Episcopal church, Sunday morning.
 Rev. and Mrs. Roosevelt are in Yer mont for two weeks vacation, making the trip by automobile.
 At the c. E. service Sunday even ing Sergeant Porter related som of his experiences since leaving the states for France and his return home,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26
BOWLING LEAGUE OPENS
 MONDAY AT TAETVILLE E

The opening games of tke Mill Bowling League will be rolled Mon day at the Taftvllle alleys when the Red Sox will clash with the Wheel club. On Wednesday the Paper Hangers are scheduled to meet the Cubs and on Friday the OlynEics will compete with the Hustlers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26

also while in the trenches and on the fighting line. The large audience fist- ened with great interest to his talk.
 Hebron people presented their pas tor Rev. J. w. Deeter. and Mrs. Deet- CT, a sum of money as parting gift of love and appreciation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26

Owing to the tremendous increase in demand for vegetable oils in the United States during the past two years the soya bean and cocoanut oil mills in and about Kobe, Japan, have enjoyed remarkable prosperity.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26

After toiling ten years over the washtub to support a worthless hus- band, an Ohio woman sued a railroad company because it let one of its trains run over him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26
COTTON.

New York, Sept. 25-Cotton futures opened firm. October 51.s2; December 21.62; January S1.52; March 31.52; May 31.50.
 Spot cotton quiet; niddling Ss.35.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26
BERLIN RACES GO
 EXTRA HEATS

Berlin. Conn. Sept. 25,-Three events were on the harness racing card today al the Conencticut state fair here. Six heats were necessary to decide the PA trot, Pettina of the Elm City Sta bles. New Haven, and piloted by Harry Brusie, finally capturing the event
 The strtr, rl, a ries.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26
GOOD RACING AT COLUMBUS

scheduled which interfere with the military program. Virtually all mem bers of last years team are in the war service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26

Starting the heating plant for Autumn often causes a FIRE THROUGH defective hues, etc-see that we IN- SURE YOUR property BE- FORE this happens. Expert service.
 ISAAC s. JONES
 Insurance and Real Estate Agent Richards Building, e1 Main Street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26

About now in ordinary times we would be discussing the prospective worlds series Now we're all glad it's out of the way
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26
MONEY.

New York, Sept. 25.-CaIl money strong; high S; low 6: ruling rate 6; closing bid 3-4: offered as s; last loan $. Bank acceptances 4 IA.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26

have so generously patronized it. Yours in clean sport,
 ASHLAND BASEBALL CLUB,
 L. M. Carpenter, Manager.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-26

Peter Pogue, Sisblng, Ingara, Lucky Clover, Dexter Lynn and Miss Rexetta also started.
 Best time, 2.06 1-4.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
EDUCATIONAL MEETING.
Held at voIuntown-Junior Four Min
 ute Speaking a Feature.


 Tuesday evening, April g, meet ing in the interest of education was held in the town hall in NoluntoWn. About two hundred and fifty were present. Many compliments were paid the teachers. Miss Thompson, Miss Hasler and Miss Cooper of the Center School for the excellent programme given by the children.
 One interesting feature was the con test speaking by the Junior Four Min ute Men. This has recently been in- troduced in the schools. Those taking part were Fifth and Sixth grade. Three Kinds of Dollars. Jennie La moine; War Savings, Della Dupont; How We Can Help Win This War, Jennie Reil; Value and Need of War Saving Stamps, Leo Robinson, Seventh and Eighth grades: Why We Entered the War, Gladys Randall; Our Cause, Ernest Dupont; Connecticut's Part in the Nations Preparations For War, Florida Riel
 Della Dupont and Ernnest Dupont were the winners of the certificates by W. M. Blair, national director of the Four Minute Men. The judges were State Inspector L. T. Garrison of Will limantic, Mrs. O. E. Lowell and Su- pervisor r. w. Shearer of Norwich. A most interesting talk was given by MT Gleichman of Yale university. Supervisor Lowell of Norwich spoke on Plans for Progress, also on the children's part in this great war an( how it is being promoted in tht schools.
 The programme closed with tn, singing of The Star Spangled Ban
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
SUN IN ECLIPSE
 HERE ON JUNE 8 Will Be Partal-Reeias in Latter Part of Afternoon.


 It will grow dark twice in one day on June s in parts of the United States.
 On that day. in broad band from Seattle, Wash, to Jacksonville, Fla, before sunset a gigantic shadow will literally wipe the sun out of the sky for an instant.
 The eclipse will be visible in Nor wich as partial. It will begin here at 5.31 in the afternoon and end at S.15 daylight saving time. The greatest obscuration will be at 627 o'clock
 The total eclipse of the sun in June will cover the greatest path in the United States since 1865 and will pre- sent the greatest opportunity for ob- serVation of any eclipse the country has ever seen. Besides it's popular in terest the time of an ecHpes is of deep scientific value.
 The full shadow cast by the moon coming between the earth and the suH will strike the United States at the mouth of the Columbia river, in the state of Washington. Thence it will swing southeast across the Unit ed States in a gigantic curve through Colorado Oklahoma Mississippi and lotlud, to leave the country Just south of Jacksonville at 7.42, eastern tiiAe, to leave the earth from a point 400 miles out~at sea. It will cross the country at a speed of thirtx-three miles minute. making the trip across the United States from Seattle, Wash, to Jacksonville, Fla, in forty seven minutes.
 Places outside the zone of the full shadow will see only q partial eclipse. Washington will see a A per cent. eclipse; New York 6S per cent, and San Francisco 7S per cent.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
HUMoR OF THE DAY


 The interviewed-Tes, lost my husband in the disaster.
 The Interyiewer-Total loss, or was he insured ?-Judge.
 My rubber plant doesn't seem to dc well in this climate"
 Why don't you send it South for the winter?" = Louisville Courier Journal.
 Is there anything you can do bet ter than anyone else?"
 Yes replied the small boy. T kin read my own writing. -Boston Tran script.
 Life" said the unsuspecting young man, lis what we make it."
 Then" said the coy maid, suppose you make it diamonds. and I'll make it hearts. ."-Pittsburgh Press.
 Met your new neighbors, have yyou? What kind of people are they?''
 Newly rich and sporty. They know the parts of an auto better than the parts of speech. h."-Motor World.
 Colonel Erimbattle-why so. gay? You were, in deep mourning the last time saw you
 The Window Lcol1about-I was. But since the soldiers began to rendez- vous here I've been called to the col ors.--Judge. The Sub-I say, Sergeant Major, do you realize that that chap with the barrow, is member of an archeolog- | ical society? | The Sergeant Major-Well, sir. e may be what you say. Personally I've always found i'm quiet and well l be'aved.-Punch. 1 Professor Gin lecture)-Even though  very crude and frankly speak of sub 1 jects tabooed today Coed Gin back of room)-You know, Edith, really must read these famous authors. They are so important, don't you think so?-Punch Bowl.
 ''This morning overheard you call- l ing me bonehead." 1 Did you?" | And this afternoon you called me 1 a pinhead." | Possibly" II T say, old chap, aren't you mix ing your metaphors a bit?"-Wssh- ingtOn Star
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
Ladies' Charitable Society to Abandon Refreshments During War-Heard and Seen.

Thursday afternoon the Ladies Charitable society of St. Mary's church met at the home of Mrs. r. ". Gordon at 36 Twelfth street to sew and knit for the Red Cross. There was a good attendance and much work was done for the Red Cross. Light refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. James Walsh
 After the work hour business meet ing was held. It was voted to refrain from serving refreshments at the meetings of the society during the dur ation of the war in pursuance of a re- quest expressed in a letter from Mrs. Albert H. Chase a member of the State Council of Defense. Another letter from Mrs. Chase was also read call ing the attention to a meeting of the women's organizations of the city to be held in the town hall on May 2. As many of the ladies of the society as possible will meet at the Red Cross rooms from 10 to 12 each. Wednesday morning for work The society also voted to fill comfort bags for the sol diers. The next meeting of the so- ciety will be held at the home of Mrs. D. Riley, No 229 Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
S5,OOO SUBSCRIPTION WAITS FOR SCOUT
Norwich Man Will Make it Through First Boy Scout Who Speaks to Him Main Street Saturday Afternoon
 Between Washington Square and Marguerite Building


 There is a Norwich citizen who will be waiting on Saturday to make a S5.000 subscription for Liberty bond through some lucky Boy Scout
 That announcement was made on Thursday evening by the Norwich man who wants to see what Boy Scout will be smart enough to locate him and secure his subscription and get the big credit that will accrue to give him a tremendous start as the Scouts start on their work of gleaning in a field that has already been pretty well covered by the harvesters ahead of them.
 At some time between 2 and f O. clock on Saturday afternoon, this in dividual with his $5OoO subscription all ready to be made, will be on Main street, between Washington square and the Marguerite building, and the first Boy Scout who speaks to him and solicits Liberty bond subscription
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

Brown and Mrs. John M. Potter. are meeting with fair success. Windham villages allotment of $19000 seems rather large.
 Miss Julia Guild spent Wednesday and Saturday in Putnam and Wood stock Hill .z.Ass
 W. S. Kelsey of Boston was in town several days last week
 Mrs. F. F. Webb and her sister, Mrs. Brown, of Providence, who have been at the Inn for several weeks. left on Thursday to open Mrs. Webh's. house in Willima1tic. ,-,5 ,-,t t..s
 Miss Lizzie Lynch spent her .vaea- tion with her sisters in Rockville and West Wilmington.
 Minstrels Given Up. g,, 2,
 The minstrel show, for which re- hearsals have been held for several weeks, has been given up for lack Of interest on the part of some of the boys having the principal parts.
 The meeting Of the County w c. T. U., will be held in the CoRsrsga- tional church here next week.
 The amount raised for the local Red Cross so far is about Sf55. It is hoped to reach the s2O0 mark by the end of the week.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
NORWICH TOWN
Funeral of Miss Emily Hall Wilcox LocaI Guests at Wesschestcr We'd ding-PersonaI Mention.


 The winter birds are still coming to their feeding places. the blue jay es- pecially often. This handsome bird found a friend in Emerson. He said in it's defense Tt does more good than harm" One writer states that the blue jay has the habit of burying nuts and hard seeds in the ground so that many a waste f1ace is clothed with trees and shrubs
 The word from Bear Hill is "of purple fnches musical all day long, the fox sparrow, field sparrow and COW bird are there, phoebes are nest ing" The field sparrow has also been heard on Huntington lane and the purple grackle. The field sparrows' song which begins with three musical whistles and ends with sweet thrills is somewhat like the rich melody of the vesper sparrow. It is a bird of the pastures and uplands and it sings from early morning till after sunset.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
CUT LIGHTED SIGNS
 FOR FUEL SAVING
None to Be Permitted Except For
 Theaters-These curtaiIed Too.

No sign light upon the streets of Norwich, except theater sign lights are to be used at all from now on until further orders.
 The use of theater sign lights wiIl he permitted for only fifteen minutes before each performance, and all dis play window store lights are to be shut off at 6.30 except on evenings when stores are open for business.
 These were new regulations an nounced on Thursday cn behalf of the gas and electric department through Martin E. Jensen, chairman of the To- cal fuel committee. The action was taken upon suggestion of B. P. Moves. federal director of conservation of fuel. MT. Jensen's announcement was as follows:
 Theatre sign lights are to be used for 15 minutes only before beginning of performance.
 Other sign lights are not to be used at all
 All display window lights are to be shut off at 6.30 D. nl.. excepting on the evenings when stores are open for business.
 (SigneG MARTIN F. JENSEN,
 Chairman Local Fuel Committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
ONLY NORWICH LAWYER
 CALLED TO SERVICE
Legal Friends Present Wrist Watch to
 w. H. Shields, Jr.

A number of lawyers assembled at the office of William H. Shielrs on Thursday afternoon to bid garewell to one of their fraternity. Attorney Will. jam H. Shields. Jr., who will leave for Camp Upton this (F'riday) morning. - MT, Shields is the only lawyer who has been called to service from this city. He is one of the younger mem hers of the bar. yet he has proved that he has an honorable and successful career awaiting him. He is an alum nus of the Free Academy and of Yale university and of Yale Law school and is one of the most popular members of his profession in this locality.
 Attorney Edward T. Burke on behalf of the local members of the New Lon don County Bar presented a handsome wrist watch to Mir. Shields, .Jr.. in a short speech. which was gratefully acknowledged by the recipient. who as sured his friends that he would cheer fully accept any service required of him. H1d expressed his gratitude for the gift.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
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HOAG-In Westerly. R. l.. April g, 1918, William J. Hoag, aged B years. BLANCEARD-In Griswold. April 24, 1918, James Blanchard. aged 5e years. Funeral from his home Saturday morn ing at S.15. Requiem mass at St. Mary's church at g. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery, Lisbon. Automobile cortege.
 BARNES = In Preston, April 24, 1918, Chester Morgan Barnes. in the s2d year of his age. Funeral services at his late residence Saturday afternoon, April q, at 2.30 o'clock.
 BR0WN-In Lebanon. April 24. 1918 Frederick J. Brown. aged "A years Funeral services from Exeter church Saturday afternoon. April 27. at o'clock.
 DRISCOII-In this city, April 9, 1918 Mary Mccarthy, widow of Jeremiah Driscoll
 Funeral from her late home. No. 21s West Town street, Saturday morning at S.20. Solemn high mass at Sacred Heart church at o'clock. Burial il St. Mary's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
FUNERAL
Mics EmiIY HaII Wilcox.

The funeral of Miss Emily Hall Wilcox was held at Il o'clock Thurs day morning from her home on Scot land Road, many being in attendance Rev. William Crawford, pastor of the First Methodist church, conducted the service, speaking words of comfort, and closing with a beautiful poem. There were choice forms and clusters of flowers. Burial was in the family lot in Rixtown, Grisweld. Rev. MT Crawford conducted the committal service at the grave. The bearers were Erroll and Lowell Wilcox, Al bert and Erro1l Lillibridge. Relatives and friends were present from Frank lin, Lebanon and Kingston. R. I. Flu neral Director G. G. Grant was in charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26

will have the surprise of his life when the man says: "Why, certainly, put me down for S5,000"
 That will be thrill that any Scout will be glad to have happen to him and not one of the Scouts will want to miss a chance by failing to ask every man he sees to buy Liberty bond
 The chance is open to every Boy Scout in the town. and that means that every Scout will have to tackle every man he meets. for if he lets one go it may turn out to be that he has missed the man who wants to buy that s5.000 bond.
 And while the Scouts are at work with the hope of the big count of S5.- 000 to be put on their list. they will naturally not neglect any chance to take applications for smaller amounts and the prospects are that many $50 or $10o subscription will be picked ur by the busy Scouts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
SheIterine Arms Service.

Rev. Edward Barrow. pastor of A NJ. E. Zion church on Mckinley ave- nue, will be at the Sheltering Arms for the Sunday afternoon service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Thomas Smith.

The funeral of Selma Dickenson, widow of tho late Thomas Smith was he'd from the home Of her daughter, MrG. T. J./Donovan, at 29 Durfey street, Fhprsday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. V, <. Smith of St. Andrews church cfftciated. There was 3 large attend ancc and many beautiful flowers. The bearers were four sons-in-law, James Hyland. Robert Burlington, John Afor- ton and T. Joseph Donovan. Burial was in the Anies cemetery in Lisbon where Rev. Mir. Smith read commit tai service at the grave.
 Undertaken c. A. Gager, Jr., was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
Qlae Blallgtfla.
Norwich, Friday, April 26, 1918.
THE WEATHER.

A Showery weather is indicated in the Washington forecast district for the south Atlantic states, the Ohio and the upper lake region Friday. It is ex- pected that the raia area will over- spread the middle Atlantic states, the lower lake region and southern New England on Saturday..
 It will be warmer in Atlantic coast districts Friday and cooler in the east gulf states and Tennessee.
 Winfs for Friday and Saturdays North and Middle Atlantic-M Moder- ate northwest and fair weather.
 Focesast.
 Southern New England Fair and somewhat warmer Friday; Saturday partly cloudy. probably rain in Connec- ticut
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar. l2 nj. ............'.. 52 So.20 Highest 66, lowest S9.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Thursday: Fair. Thursdays weather: Fair northwNst wind.