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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
PLAINFELD
Military Funeral Held Sunday After
 , noon for Private Joseph Vauase.

The military funeral for Private Joseph Vanase was held from St. .rohn's Catholic church Sunday after noon at 2 o'clock Private Vanase is the first Plain6eld boy to lay down his lie for the cause of humanity and he upholding of democracy and IS the first American boy in eastern Connec- ticut 10 be buried on American soil Private Vanase was wounded during the fighting in France on Jan. 13, 1918, and has underwent four operations. lie returned to America June 25th and was sent to the hospital at Lakewood, V J.. where he died Thursday morn iAg at o'clock. The body was brought on to Plainfield Saturday night under the escort of Sergeant Murray. < gathering of about 300 were at the station to pay homage to one of Plain fields hero boys. The church was draped with Ameri can flags for the funeral services Sun day afternoon. A guard of honor composed of the Danielson State. g4ard escorted the body into the church and stood at attention during the services. Twelve girls and twelve hoys also acted as a guard of honor.
 
 eloquent address commenting upon the heroism of the boys of this country in their stand for democracy against autocracy Father Keefe lauded Pri- vate Vanase in making the noblest of sacrificeS-of giving his life for the honor and glory of his country. He paid a high tribute to the young sol dIel's mother, saying that this mother had the, sympathy of the entire village and that a high tribute should be paid to the mothers of the country in the glorious sacrifices which they will be called upon to make.
 Following Rev. Father Keefe's ad- 5reSs, a Jesuit Father from Holy Cross college. Worcester, delivered an ad- dress in French, touching upon the glorious action and deeds performed by Americas noble boys.
 The casket dTaped i'll an American flag. passed by the escort, which stood st~atJention. and was taken to Baltic for burial in St. Mary's cemetery with full military rites.
 St Johns church was thTonged with toWuEpeople who paid their last re- spects and homage to a gallant Amer ican boy while people were lined in front of the church unable to gain en- trance. There was an automobile cor fege OF some Z9 machlneS WhIch ac- csmpanied the body to Baltic. As the body passed out of the town Taps were sounded by Henry Leach.
 Joseph Albert Vanase was born on Dec 23, 1896. and made Plainfield his home for a number of years. He joined the [. s. army on June A, 1917, and saw a year of active service in France with Co. C, 18th regiment. He was wounded in action on Jan. 13, E9-S and was brought back to Amer ica June g, 1918. He was brought to the army hospital at Lakewood, N. J. where his death occurred.
 The Vanase family were very en- trUsiastic and grateful for the treat ment which was accorded their boy by the army doctors and by the U. S government. Every possible means was taken to save the life of Private Nanase and this indicates the treat
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Thomas c. H. Reynolds of Mechanic street was struck by a westbound train and probably instantly killed some time between 10.S0 o'clock and mid night Friday night as he was crossing the railroad track near the West Broad street bridge. The body was hurled between the ties and landed on the shelter beneath the bridge, where it was discovered early Saturday morn ing by a street cleaner. The latter happened to notice a cap lying near a pool of blood on the ground, and upon looking about he discovered the man gled body of a man hanging from the shelter roof under the railroad bridge Deputy Sheriff William H. Casey was notified and he in turn summoned Dr. John K B1cklyn of Mystic, who is acting as medical examiner for the town of Stonington during the ab- sence of ,Dr. Herman C. Little of Stonington borough. Dr. Rucklyn ex- amined the remains and ordered them taken to the undertaking rooms of Charles HI. Gavitt on West Broad street
 It is supposed that Mir. Reynolds was struck by a wesfbound freight train, since portions of his body were picked up on this track. The train which killed him was without doubt a freight, for the last passenger train to pass through was the Federal ex- press for New York, which is sched- uled to leave the Westerly depot at 9.4S p. m.
 MT. Reynolds, who was commonly known by his middle name, Howard l had been employed for many years as a mouIder for the c. B. Cottrell & Sons company, manufacturers ot printing presses. He leaves a wife | and five children, who reside at the rear of S2 Mechanic street.
 The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from his late residence Interment will be in River Bend ceme- tery.
 Westerly has soldier vote of 30
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
GARMENT WORKERS GIVE
 OVERTIME TO WAR WORK NEED
Finished Material For American Forces and French and Beigians.

New York, Aug. 11.-More than 100 New York garmens manufacturers have turned over their plaGts for sev- eral hours a week for the making of garments and kits for the American forces and for French and Belgian re- fugees. 1t was announced tonight at Keadouarters of the New York chap ter of the American Red Cross.
 Employees of the factories, the state ment added. are donating their labor after regular working hours, so that the only cost of the finished product is for material. The donation of over time by workers. has .tbe endorsement of the lahor unions. 1t was stated
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
NORWICH TOWN
Rev. C. A. Northrop Breaches at the
 First church-Donald Fraser Writes About German Prisoners-AIterinq
 School Room For New Kindergarten

Rev. c. A. Northrop was in charge of the morning service at the First congregational church, taking for the subject of his sermon, The Saving PoWer of Enthusiasm, and as the text, Quench not the Spirit. God puts the k1ndling of sacred love in longing hearts and He has kindled this fire that we may see better and live bet ter, he said. The life and words should show at once the consciousness or His blessed presence. We can pre- vent God from saving us. shut our selves from the light within because we would have it so. but we cannot prevent Him from saving others. The power of the spirit starts vigorous and propaganding life. The real question is the source of power; if the spirit is behind the words. do not decry, in cold criticism plain and impressive speaking.
 Our text warns us. quench not the spirit, and it often helps our faith to see the intensity of faith in spirit filled men. Follow spiritual impress sions wherever they lead for our only hope is in yielding to these. If to us the spirit is in the usual Christian l and church services they are profta- Die. Christians are to prove all things detect the base metal in preaching and praying-hold fast the good-dc not accept in blind faith. as in testing coin. test the spurious and decline, re- fuse
 It is sinful to put out the fire. If we are to be saved we must not despis5 means of grace, must add fuel by study, reading. prayer and cherishins the spirit, by pure and holy thought. and holy deeds. If we do not. our al tar fires will go out. there will be nC voice nor any to answer. Friends don't put out the fire! were the clos ing words.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
MOTHER AND THREE GIRLS FOUND DEAD IN ROOM
Believed They Entered Into Agree.
 nent to End Their Lives.

Maiden, Mass, Aug. 11.-Mrs John A. Perry and her three daughters, ranging in age from g to Is years, were found dead in a gas-filled room at their home here today.
 A note near the bodies indicated, ac- cording to the police. that there had been a family dispute over money matters and that the mother and her daughters entered into an agreement to end their lives
 MT. Perry left the house for an ear- ly morning stroll and when he return ed all the doors were locked Upon gaining entrance he found his wife and children dead on the floor of a room filled with gas. which came from small heater. The windows of the room were covered with blankets and paper and bedclothing had been used to close all the cracks beneath the doors.
 MT. Perry had been prominent as a member of the socialist party. The police say that his daughters were left several thousand dollars by the will of his sister who died recently
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Editor of ePhysician's Who's WhS
 Makes Important Statement.

Judging from the countless prepara- tons and treatments which are contin- Nally being advertised for the purpose q making thin people f1eshy, develop iaE arms. neck and bust. and replacing ugly hollows and angles by the soft dlrved lines of health and beauty, there are evidently thousands of men and Vomen who keenly feel their excessive thinness.
 Thtnness and weakness are usually due to starved nerves. Our bodies need more phosphate than Is contained in modern foods. Physicians claim there is nothing that will supply this defi- Gency so well as the organic phosp nate known among druggists as bitro- -phos uhate. which is inexpensive and is sold Ry Lee & OsgoOd and most all drug gists under a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. By feeding the nerves directly and by supplying the body cells with the necessary phosphoric food elements bitno-p phosphate quickly Jroduces a welcome transformation in the appearance; the increase in weight frequently being astonishing.
 Clinical tests made in St. Catherine
 Hospital. N. Y. C., showed that two
 ia tients gained in weight 23 and 27 pounds espectively. through the ad- ininistrat:on of this organic phosphate both patients claim they have not fell
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
BRITISH AVIAToRS GET
 SIXTY GERMAN AiRPLANEs
Activity of These Airmen Continue
 Without Cessation

London, Saturday, Aug. 1o.-sixty- one German airplanes were accounted for by the British in the air lighting Of Friday. Aug. 9. the second day of the allied offensive. it was officially annouiced tonight Thirty nine of these were destroyed and twenty two driven down out of control Twenty three British machines are missing. The active work of the British airmen was continued without cessation Sat urday,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
SOCIALISTS
 GREETED IN TURIN
Admiration Expressed of ItaIy's In- dustriaI Development.

Turin, Aug. 1.-The American so- cialist mission headed by Charles Ed ward Russell and John Spargo re- ceived a warm greeting upon it's arri- val here from the Italian socialists favorable to the war. The visiting socialists went to various factories at which thousands are employed and were given a warm greeting by the workers who applauded enthusiastical- ly every mention of the United States. The Americans expressed admiration for the work being done and their ap- preciation of Italy's industrial devel- opment
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
FUN ERA1.
Mrs. .Peter Dnnohne.

The funeral of Mrs. Rose R. Dono- hoe, widow of Peter Donohoe, was held Saturday morning at S.30 o'clock from her home on High street. The re- quiem high mass at o'clock at St. Patrick's church was sung by Rev. M. P. Hart. Burial was in St. Pat ricks cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
JOHN MORGAN RICHARDS
 FATHER OF NOVELIST cRAIGfE
Died Sunday at His Home, SteepIe
 Hill Castle, Ventner.

ventnor, Isle of Wight, Aug. M.- Pohn Morgan Richards, for many years prominent in the American colony of London. died at his home. Steephill Castle, here today, after a long illness. He was born in Aurora, N. Y, Feb. 16, 1S41. In 1867. after commercial career in the United States he came to England and had since resided here He formerly was president of the American Society He was the father of the novelist. Mrs. Craigie John Oliver Hobbes."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
In Size and Ideas.

We used to think we were talking big and pompous when we said mil lions for defense" But now we talk billions for the same purpose in or dinary type. We surely have grown some-Bridgeport Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Gossin and Chat.

Mrs. Harold Houston and two chil- dren have returned to New Haven af- ter ten days visit with Mrs. Houston s sister, Mrs. Charles Wheeler of West Town street Mrs. Wheeler has re- ceired word that her brother, James Carberry of the Falls, has arrived safely over seas
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
EnIists in Merchant Marine.

A service flag for Rufus Stanton is flying at his home on West Town street. He has enlisted in the mer- chant marine and is at present on the steamer Meade. in Boston harnor.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
WEEKAPAUG
Farm and Cottage Outings During
 Augus+-GeneraI News.

Miss Margaret Smith Of Hartford is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. 5. M. Clad win.
 Gustavus Benson of Eastcote cottage is spending two weeks at Narragan- sett Pier.
 Robert Scott of Philadelphia has joined his family here for a short va cation.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Marshall of Hartford are spending August at Bay field cottage.
 Mrs. L. c. Sanford of Wyncote cot tage and daughter Sally are passing two weeks at Nantucket.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Five Letters From Son.

Mir. and Mrs. George Fraser of East Town street received five letters last week from their son Donald who is in France. In one he wrote of the Ger man prisoners, most of them very young bows or old men, ragged and half starved.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Guests at Farm.

Among the guests at the Macomber farmxare Miss Helen Austin and Miss Marie Stoever of Philadelphia, Miss Isabel Hunter of New Haven, Miss Margaret Lincoln of Hartford and Miss Molhe T Tlnging of Jaffery, N. H.
 Miss Nellie Wilson, who has been the guest of her cousin, Miss Marie Stoever, returned to her home in New York Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
On Fishers Island.

pr. and Mrs. E. J. Jones and family of Bliss place are spending three weeks at their summer home on Fish CTS Island
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Timothy Fields. Jr,. of Springfield, Mass, spent the weekend at his home on Elm avenue,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
preparinq For Kindergarten,

A room in the Town Street school building is being altered and made ready for Kindergarten work Miss Susie Whittlesey will be in charge this coming term.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Superior to KuItur.

While the Germans are dying by the thousands we are making the dyes that their country excelled in. Of course we are superior to German kultur.-Florida Times Union
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

John Mullin of Franklin is visiting his daughter, Mrs. James Butler of Old Cemetery lane.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
The Only WaNI

The Americans are taking the only way to persuade the Germans that we are in the war-heading straight for Berlin, to show 'em.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Thomas White of West Town street has been taking a trip to Wakefield and NarTagansett, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Mrs. N. D. Webster of wi1limantic was the guest the last of the week of Mrs. H. H. Farnham of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Rev William Crawford and the Misses Crawford of West Town street are passing two weeks at Willimantic campground.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
Roads Damaoed bv s+or,,,

The R. F. D. carriers find bad wash cuts on their routes since the storm of Friday afternoon, making travel very slow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

The Saxton Woolen Mill on upper Sturtevant street is closed for two weeks, to give the employees a vaca- tion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Mrs. Joseph Smith of Washington street is entertaining her daughter 1n-law, Mrs. Smith of Middletown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Miss Martha w. Hyde of Brooklyn, IN. Y, Is visiting her niece, Mrs, H. H. Farnham at her home on Wash ington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Miss Rose Matassa of Washington street is member of a party of young ladies who are spending d week near New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Thomas Casey of West Town street has left town for a stay in Waltham, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Mrs. Luei1a Gager and Miss Null, Ter of North Stonington were guests the last of the week of Mrs. Charles Gager of Wauwecus street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12
MYSTIC
Sunday Preachers-Lew Hoag Leaving for Glens Fat1s-FuneraI of Mrs. Peter Donohoe.

Rev. George H. Miner occupied the pulpit of the Union Baptist church Sunday morning fin the absence of the pastor. In the evening Prof. William A. Wilbur of Washington, D. C., who is visiting in Mystic, gave very in teresting talk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Miss Nellie Neagle and Miss Kate Casey of West Town street were at Camp Upton. N. Y. during the week end. to visit Miss Casey's brother, George Casey.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Pennsylvania has a force of secret police numbering 5000
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

. Misses Mary and Agnes Filburn have returned to their home on Hunt ingtnn avenue after visit with their sister, Mrs. Frank Dougherty in Springfield, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Mir and Mrs. Michael Connell and son and Henry McNally nnotored fkom Springfield, Mass, to spend Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Henry McNally of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Miss May Herbert has returned to Hartford after spending several weeks with her aunts. the Misses Shahan of West Town street. Her brother, Francis Herbert. will be here for the remainder of the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-12

Westerly has a soldier vote of 30. according to figures just given out
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-29
British Casualties.

An official statement made in the house
of commons places the total casualties of
Great Britain in the war at 658, 665 killed,
2,0S2,122 wounded and 359,l45 missing
This makes an Aggregate Of more than
100000 casualties, officers and men, on
all fronts.
When to these figures it is possible to
add the losses Of France, Belgium, Italy
and Germany. with a correct statement OF
our own. now estimated at 100000, the
friehtful toll which the war extorted from
humanity will be fully realized. 1t ought
to constitute guarantee Of peace for the
next century. When the full extent Of the
awful slaughter is comprehended by the
civilized world, the people will demand
that all issues be settled by some Other
means than war.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-29
President To Travel On George
Washington.

In order to insure more comfort on a
voyage across the Atlantic, President Will
son. it is reported. has decided to travel
on the United States transport George
washington, instead or on the Agamemnon
as previously arranged.
The George Washington was one Of the
newest liners in the Atlantic trade before
the war and was fitted up in the most
luxurious manner with many improve
ments, including glass inclosed shelter
deck, where. the passengers can prone
made with comfort in all kinds of weather.
She is about three knots slower than the
Asamemnon and can average about TWEEN
ty knots. Or a trifle over, per hour. She
has the advantage Of being steady vessel
in heavy. seas. 1t will take her about
eight days to make the trip to France.
The ship is of $3.50 gross tonnage and
was built at Stettin, in 1908, for the North
German Lloyd Company. She is twin
screw vessel, 700 feet long, rs feet beam
and so feet depth Of hold.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-29

shall cherish as the greatest honor Of my
career the opportunity you have so eener-
ously given me to serve the country under
your leadership in these epochal times
Affectionately yours,
W. G. MCADOo.
The Presidents letter Of acceptance, in
part, dated November 81, follows
My Dear Mr.. Secretary II was not I'M
prepared for your letter Of the 14th, be-
cause you had more than once, of course.
discussed with me the circumstances which
have long made it a serious personal sacri-
fee for you to remain in Office knew
that only your high and exacting sense Of
duty had kept you here until the immedi-
ate tasks of the war should be over But
am none the less distressed. shall not
allow our intimate personal relations to
deprive me of the pleasure Of saying that
in my judgment the country has never
had an ADLER; a more resourceful and yet
prudent; more uniformly efficient Secre-
tary Of the Treasury; and say this re-
membering all the able. devoted and dis
tinauished men who preceded you. have
kept your letter number of days In order
to suggest. If could. some other solution
Of your difficulty than the one you have
now felt Obliged to resort to. But have
not been able to think Of any. cannot
ask you to make further sacrifices, serious
as the loss to the Government will be in
your retirement Iaccept your resignation,
therefore. to take effect upon the appoint
ment of successor, because IN Justice to
you must | also for the SADIE reason
accept your resignation as Director General
Of Railroads. to take effect, as you suggest,
on the first of January next or when your
successor is appointed
thank you with a sense Of gratitude
that comes from the bottom of my heart.
Gratefully and affectionately yours.
WOODROW WILSON.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1918-11-29
Crowns That Have Tumbled In The
World War.

The Kaisers, Kings and Princes, who, up
to date, have been upset by the Mittel-
Europa earthquake, are as follows:
Car Nicholas Of Russia abdcated March
IS. 1917 later slain and reported cast into
a Siberian coal mine.
Kaiser Wilhelm. German Emperor and
King of Prussia; abdicated November 8 f;
now in Holland.
Ferdinand of Bulgaria abdicated Octo-
Der A, 1918 now studying botany in
secluded chateau. His son and successor,
Boris, quit the throne November 1. 1918.
Karl Frederick, Emperor Of Austria
Hungary abdcated November IS, 1918;
now reported starving in village near
Vienna.
Constantine Of Greece; abdicated June
IL. 1917 now in Switzerland.
King Wilhelm II of Wurttemberg alb
dictated November 8.
King Friedrich August iii of Saxony
dethroned November II.
King Ludwig iii Of Bavaria; abdicated
November IL present whereabouts unan
nounced.
Duke Ernest August of Brunswick, ex-
Kaiser's son-in-law; followed lead of
father-in-law November H.
Grand Duke Friedrich August of 0lden-
burg; dethroned November 8.
Grand Duke Friedrich Franz ~ Of Neck
lenbere- Schwerin; abdicated November II.
Prinz Heinrich XVII Of Reuss Novem-
Der IS.
Grand Duke William Ernst, Sake Wei
mar out November IS.
Leopold, Lippe- Detmold; abdicated No
vember IS.
Prinz Friedrich. Waldeck- Pyrmont; out
November Ia.
Prinz Adolphe, Schamboure- Lippe; alb
dictated November 49,
Duke Charles Edward of Saxe-Coburg
and Gotha abdicated November 16.
Grand Duke Friedrich II Of Baden ousted
November IL.