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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
Soldiers Tell of Miracle at Mons

Maude Radford Warren writes in the April Woman's Home Companion about the stories of English soldiers that a miracle saved the outnumbered British at the retreat of Mons:
 There was a lance-corporal of ex- cellent character for truthfulness who swore that on August the twenty eighth. when he English were pain fully Fetreating, he saw a strange luminous cloud, and in it were three shapes, one larger than the other. It was above the Germans and facing the British; the corporal said other men with him saw it. The German cavai- ", who were pushing back the Brit ish, were put in confusion; their horses plunged and rared.
 "A private, one Robert Cleaver. de- posed thate when the British soldiers were lying without cover opposed to the German cavalry, a vision on a luminous cloud came like 3 flash be- tween them and the Germans, and the Germans scattered. This vision has been called the Angel of Mons. In Berlin, too, there were reports of su- pernatural intervention. When the German soldiers were asked why, in that particular attack, since their numbers were overwhelming, they had not entirely demolished the British they replied that the escape of their enemies was due to witchcraft. A German officer is reported to have said 1 that there was no reasonable expllana-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
OBITUARY
Rev. esore W. Huntington.

The Hesth of Rev Gso-ge ". Hunt
 ington occurred at his rome in New
 burg, N. Y on Wednesday
 He wss hoEH I. E.ehanop. Te years
 ago, the son Of Hfs. ard Mrs. Dan
 Huntington. For years his father
 kept a dry goods stcre on St.ntl.cket street where the Snarron by:!din= now stands. and tfe dsceaseG wC4fyes for his father as clerk Tte elaee H,.nt- fngtar died in his Y,atsvz ts72I. of Ltsl1- anon or March 4tb. 1870. aged T gears.
 Rev Mr. TEa7,tireton wss in tllt navy in the Civii WAT ssudf iste-e stud led for the ministry. Fze SFas former iy rector Of tiis Rasnvnie1 EDiscopa ahurei, Of the Reconciliation II Broe5iyn, ard for the last t5 year: attached to the Referuie|i E:aiscapa church of Eewaurg, r, Y Ffe haf
 been in ciIare7 Of tue Emmanue l church in Canada
 Eev. Nr. Tnnting:ten hsa addressed the 6 <. R. ard church congregation h this city md, as g. pleasing ans | Interesting speaker. He is stii kindl7 remembered by many Of the oldea 1 people in this section.
 l The decea1ed is survived by Nj i wifc, a married daughter h BslftaIc 1 and son, who is holding 9. leadin, 1 position in the engineering Service il ,! the war in France. A sister, Emil | Huntington. who was prominent il l mission work in New York died i \ Windham on Dec. 5, 1909. nged 6 Il years and was buried in Norwich. Rev H Mir. Huntington is the last of his i'm mediate family.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
FUN ERAlL.
Mrs. William EIdridae.


 At her home on Broad street Satur- day afternoon at 2 o'clock funeral ser vices for Mrs. Phoebe Eldridge, wife of William Eldridge, were conducted by Rev. George Stone, pastor of the Advent church at Putnam A quartette the Misses Perry, Messrs A. P. Burns, Henry A. McEwen-sang at the service. Burial was in Westfield cem- etery. Relatives acted as bearers. L. E. Kennedy was the funeral director
 No Time to Relax Enthusiasm.
 Persons in charge Of special work connected with movements that are an aid to winning the war are beginning to encounter 9 slowed up enthusiasm for committee work among groups of persons who have rendered valuable service in the past Excuses of the pressure of other work are offered as a general rule. In the meantime the war is far from won and Uncle Sanl's soldiers and sailors are not lying down on the job. A whole-hearted response and unrestricted enthusiasm is being hoped for from all who will be asked to join in the drives to make success 1 full the third Liberty loan and the sec. l ond Red Cross campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25

few hours at time, for work We'd nesdays and Fridays at the Municipal building. Workers are wanted also for service, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, in the surgi- cal dressing rooms, in the room ad- joining the public library at the Municipal building.
 Early CoaI-Buying.
 Following suggestions that have been made through the press. more Putnam families than ever bought coal early before will endeavor as soon after April 1 as possible to secure supply of coal for next winter. Fami- lies who use no more than six tons during the year will be allowed to pro- cure a full supply if possible. Per sons using more will be allotted coal on two-thirds of full supply basis.
 Fire at County Home.
 The Windham county temporary home for children in the Sawyer dis trict Of this town was threatened with destruction by fire for a few minutes Saturday morning, when the roof caught fire. A call was sent to Put gam for a truck. but the fire was quickly extinguished without damage of any consequence to the building. Roumania Red Cross Branch.
 The only Roumanian Red Cross 1 branch in this part of the state is successfully engaged in securing con- tributions to be devoted to the relief | of their countryuen, who have suffer 1 ed much at home from the invading ] hosts Of the enemy. The contributions Ereported to date approximate s45O, | New Waoe Schedule.
 Many woolen and worsted bill op- eratives in Putnam and surrounding l places will begin to work this morn | ing under the new high schedule oi wages, effective March 25. The ad- vance to all of the operatives is prac- | tically 10 per cent, and pg-nits ol their earning each week nearly twice as much as they were receiving for tht same kind of work a short period be- fore the war.
 Team Did Honor to High School. | Members of Putnayl High Schools Debating team, vietors in the annua debate with KiIlingly High School were being highly complimented Sat urday for the excellent manner il whicK they conducted their debate a Dauieison Friday evening and readii! won the silver loving cup that nov comes into permanent possession O Putnam High. The team member showed careful preparation, knowl edge of their subject that was sur prising in its extent to many whi heard their arguments. and eapabih ties in presenting what they had u say that won the admiration of al 1 who heard them.
 Union Fast Day Service.
 : Rev. F. D. Sargent is to be in charg of union Fast day services that are t be held at the Methodist church mex Friday.
 George TourteIlotte's Condition I'm. Il proved,
 l George Tourtellotte who was seri !. ously injured in an automobile acei } dent on Pomfret road Thursday morn ing was reported very much improve It the hospital Sunday. He was un ) conscious for a long time after the ac / cident and it was feared that his in kilzxia>,- S->nes-s s-s->-s-~4J~-~>r~
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
PLAINFIELD
Byron Haskell Fireman at Power Plant --Hustlins Committee Sells Over $500 Worth of War Stamps-Deatin of Mrs. Gilbert H. Randall.

Byron. Haskell is now employed at the electric power station as fireman. He was formerly at the pump station, but when an electric pump was in- stalled there he was transferred to Providence, where he remained seven months.
 Aramand Davis has purchased the Dubois farm on the Plainfield- Jewett City road. He was former resident here for about ten years, but moved to New Bedford about year ago.
 A. J. Matfieu spent the week end at his home in Danielson.
 Home on Furiough.
 Louis Lacrosse, member of the artillery branch of the service, sta- toned at Camp Merritt, is home on a weeks furlough. He enlisted early last fall at New London and states that he is enjoying life in the army. He told local friends that he had met Stephen Wood, Alfred Vandale, Ernest Vosper and Walter Clark, all local young men, at camp. and states that they are in the best of health. Eugene Wilmet, a member of the national army, stationed at CamE Devens, spent the week end at his home here. EfASCfiS ISdyt1Ol1u, .. IuCilO7f OL tBe artillery branch, stationed at Fort Wright, was at his home here over l the week end.
 Stamp Sales Over $500. The campaign for the sale of thrift stamps in the village has ended with total of $6,300 invested in the sale of the stamps. The men, under the leadership of James Coffey. who can. vassed the village are Joseph Stubbs John Lees, George Hutchinson, rhoma: lLawton, Edmund Davignon, Henry En. sling. Daniel connell Aine Bergeron George Bergeron, Philip Peterson, Al bert ,Whitely. Frederic Racine, stanis las Charron, Napoleon Mereier, A.s-W Dougherty, George Morrissette, Eret Lynch. Joseph Bezinette, Julian Mar tin. John Taylor, Dieudonne Jodoin Peter Hanfield, George Kay Philir Fournier. Clarence Winsor, Lawrenc, Burby, Paul Cote. Harold Lewis, OviI; Charron, Edward Peltier and Cscal Dahloff
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
OBITUARY
Mrs. Caroline C. Paulhus.


 The death of Mrs. Caroline Gingras Paulhus, occurred Saturday morning at i1:S0 at her homo on Hewitt street following stroke of apoplexy.
 Mrs. Paulhas, who is the wife of Patrolman Paulhus of the WiIiiman- tie police force appeared in good health. She had just returned from the street where she was prrchasing vegetables from wagon and felt weak when she entefed the house She sat cown in a chair and talked with her daughter, but grew so weak that her voice was inaudible. Dr. Girouard was called, but she died soon after his ar rival
 She was born in Canada. Aprii so 1870, and came to this city when fou, years of age. She is survived by her husband, four sons, Joseph c. and oner ". Of the U. S. Navy, Louis J and Raymond A. who live in this city a daughter. Miss Exlinas Pauihus Q, H1iiimantic and several brothers and sisters.
 Mrs. Theodore Potvin, Mrs Mary Chapdelaine Potyin widow of Theodore Potvin died at he, home at 2S Union street. Sunday aft. ernoon at 5:sO following an illness O seven months.
 She was born in Ste Ours F O. Canada, November 8, 1859 and has been a resident of this city for ovel thirty-six years. She was a nnembel of St. Mary's church, the Sodaiity O St. Ann and of St Anthony, and O Council of St. Ceceile.
 She is survived by a. son, Corpora Alban NJ, Potvin of Company I, of tht old National Guard, now stationed a lheadquarters in France as an interp reter' and daughter, Miss Berna, dette E. Potvin of this city: a. broth. CT, Alexie Chapdelaine and a sister Mrs. Joseph St.. Onge of Southbridge Mass, and sister, Mrse. Francoi. Broideur, of Brockton. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
TO OUTFIT MEN.
Red Gross Will Send Draftees to Camp
 pevens Supplied With Comforts.

Mrs. John Young of the Danielson
 chapter of the Red Cross stated Sat
 urday that the selected men within the
 jurisdiction of the local chapter who
 are leaving for Camp Devens next Saturday are to be outfitted with
 sweaters and the other woolen gar-
 ments that go into the kits that the chapter has been making for soldiers. Each man to leave next Saturday also will be presented with a comfort bag filed with many articles that the sol- diers will appreciate during their life in the army.
 So many persons have expressed a wish for an opportunity to see such
 an outfit as the local chapter presents 1 the soldiers that a number of them will be placed on display in the show windows at the office of the Crystal Water company this week.
 l The men who are to so will be given I their outfits Thursday or Friday oi this week.
 Holy Week Prayers for Men in Service 1 Sunday at St s1asaeAz, chaarch lRlera-l
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
NO MORE MOTOR WARNINGS.
Automobile Drivers Must Obey Laws Without individual Cautions.

Ralph c. Young, deputy inspector of automobiles, said Saturday that no more warnings are to be issued to motorists relative to obeying rules that have been laid down for their ob- servance. Hereafter, drivers who are found violating regulations that are parts of the motor vehicle laws of the state are to be arrested and presented | in cosrt.
 | The period for warnings has passed, l for experience. has shown that, with many drivers, warnings are forgotten almost as soon as given. A fine in codrt may make a deeper impression upon the memory.
 Some of the oft-repeated violations
 that are to be punished hereafter by
 arrests are: Driving rapidly past standing trolley cars; overlooking jit- ney vehicles beyond the allowed pas senger carrying capacity; driving trucks. without mirrors that will all low the drivers thereof view of the highway to the rear; driving without
 proper lights; driving without l- cense, etc, etc.
 The campaign of warning is over The period of punishing drivers foi wilful violations of the law is at hand
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
Hrief Meutior.


 George Casey of the United States Navy was home Sunday.
 Roy Downer. of the Medical Corps, |r. S. Regulars. is having a short fur tough.
 Everett Ladd of the Springfield Y. N. c. A. college is home for the East CT vacation.
 William H. Bransfield of the Uni yersity of Maine is home for 2 weeks vacation. Privates Tucker. Robinson and Cos tello have returned to Fort Slocum They left this city early this (Monday) morning. An informal social was held at the r. M. c. A., Saturday evening by the members of the Boys department, with about thirty in attendance Different games were player and re- treatments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25


 fense will start four-days' cam paign for 32,5no in this city this (Mon- day) morning. The money will be used to defray expenses of the organiza- ton, as the usual fall campaign was not held, because of the other patriotic calls for money.
 About $12,eO0 is needed to run the local organization, and all except s4,500 of this is received by manlber- ships. X, Tmhe sum of $500 is needed annually for the national organiza- ton for extension work. which brings the deficiency at s5,oo0, one-half of which is to be raised by popular sub- seriptipn and the rest from industrial support.
 Monday evening the campaigners will be given a supper. o. E. Jacobs, national secretary for the Turkish Empire will speak at this meeting on his work in his district
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
New Book by Thompson Pastor.
Work or Patriotic Women Needed.

palms were distributed to those at tending the high mass. This being Holy week, the most solemn of the Lenten period. and dedicated this year, because of the war, to unusual religious devotion, will be marked by special services on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Saturday. Members of the congregation will es- pecially remember in their prayers the brave young men who are fighting for the nation in Trance.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
|WILLIMANTIC.

their request could not be granted. The list follows:
 Philip cose, Wiilimantic; George H. Eflis, Wfllimantic; Fred Foster, Will 1 Ilimantic; Wendell F. Jackson, Willia mantle; Hugh J. Freeman. Whitman tic: William P. Kelley, Wfihmantic: Anthony v. Hevrin, Willinantic; WILL
 jam J. Shaughressy, Central Village; James N, Pratt. Enfield; Thomas D. Kelley. Greenwich. Michael J. Dan hey, New York; Henry Longhfan Moosup, Alphonse, Baron, Abingdon;
 Edmond Paul. Southbridge. More examinations will be held at
 the town hall Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
TWELVE MEN TO GO
AS SATURDAYS CONTINGENT
Although List Made ue by Exsmp-
 tion Board Includes Fourteen.

The local exemption board has made up a list of the men who are to leave this city for Camp Devens next Satur- day morning. The list includes four teen names, while only twelve are to go. The man have been selected ncoordfng to their order numbers, with the exception of farmers. who are ex- cluded from this draft.
 Fully a dozen men had applied at the board headquarters to be sent in this quota, but as their order number was so high that they would not be included in the draft for some time,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
CHIMNEY FIRE
Home of Mrs. Milton S. Warren
 Threatened Saturday Evening.

The fire department was called out early Saturday evening for a chimney fire that looked dangerous at, the home Of Mrs. Milton s. Warren on North Main street. The fire was put out before any damage was done to the house.
 horse that was drawing Hose Co. NO. truck kicked and got astride the shaft preventing the company &rapa -Sza4tiaG +A tA4 s--
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
Special Town Meetino,

A special town meeting will be held this (Monday) evening at the town hall to discuss whether the town will appropriate $4eo for the purpose of hiring a supervisor for the home gard eEing work in this city among the school children this summer. The ap- rropriation will probably have flew opponents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
WHAT Is eolNo oN roNleHT

Rehearsal of Liberty Chorus at Chamber of Commerce Hall.
 Natchaug Lodge. neo. f2, K of F.. at odd Fellows HRii-
 Special Town Meeting at rUwrHail.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
Five Cases to be Hoard.

The police court this Monday, morning, promises to be a busy place for five cases were ready for the court early Sunday morning. Four of the men, Arthur Hall, Peter Sarek, Joseph Wo bnek and John Collins were ar rested for intoxication while William Slotar faces a more serious charge. that of violating the liquor la WIS. He was selling hguor without license and the police have Q strong case case against him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
MILTON S. MORSE
 DIES UNEXPECTEDLY
We'll Known Sportsman and Connect ed With Morse Mill.

Milton s. Morse, 58. all his life a resident of this city. died suddenly here Friday night. Mr Morse was the son of the late George Morse. He was born in this city and always had lived here. being connected with the Morse mills. He was a well known sportsman Mir. Morse had not been in good health for several months, bu: his death coming so suddenly, prov ed a great shock to all who knew him.
 New Book by Thompson Pastor.
 Theological Essays is the title of a new book. by Rev A. P von Huiz- inga. that has just appeared and is pronounced a very scholarly produc- tion.
 Work or Patriotic Women Needed.
 A call has been issued for every pa triotic woman in this city and vicinity to volunteer her services. if only for a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
ExamIns.ion for clerk. ana c.rr

The Civil Service Commission is to hold examinations in this city, April IS for clerks and letter carriers in the local postoffce. Applicants must be over feet. inches tall, between IS. and 45 years old. and weigh more than 1925 without overcoat or hat. The applicants must also furnish a photograph of himself net over two years old, Other information may be had at the post office.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
DANIELsON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Rev. William A. keefe to Speak at
 War Rally---FuneraI of George La
 bonts--Water Supply Increased-
 Sudden Death of Milton s. Morse
 Fire at County Home-New Wage
 Schedule Effective Today.
 Mrs. Edward F. Perry is a patient at the Day Kimball hospital.
 Ralph Boissoneau has gone to Fort ress Munroe, Va, to take the special course for qualification as master gunner.
 Rev. William A. Keefe to Speak.
 There is special interest here in the fact that Rev. w A. Keefe of Plain : field is to be 9 speaker at a war rally scheduled for April 15.
 This morning members of the Man ufacturers' association are to hold a meeting at the rooms of the Cham Der of Commerce.
 Organizing Clubs.
 A. J. Brundage, Storrs, state leader of Boys and Girls clubs, was in this city and at other points in Windhau county Saturday, engaged in organiza tion and work and in promoting in terest in the work of the Junior Foo( army.
 Men Attending Mission Faithfully. The French speaking men of St | Mary's parish are making daily at tendance at mission services during Holy Week.
 Bronze pins, showing that they arr members of the United Statez Selec tive Service, have been distributad t the members of the National Advisor. I t.5ard.
 l The breaking of a part upon the 10 comotive of train due here from Ney London Saturday morning shortl l after ten o'clock caused some of tn l passengers to miss connections fo Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
OBITUARY.
Patrick caHery.

Patrick Caffery, for many years a resident of this town. died Saturday afternoon at Dayville. The body was taken in charge by Undertaken Louis D. Kennedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
FUNERAL.

Funeral services for George Labon- te, who died at the Norwich State Hospital, were held Saturday morning at St Mary's church. Burial was in St. ktary's cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
To Discuss Double Tracking.

o RtScUSS boupie- Fackih9s
 At this weeks meeting of the East ern Connecticut Chamber of Com merce in Willimantic the matter of
 presenting to the government the pro-
 posal to double-t track the New Lon
 don Worcester road through this city
 will be taken up. It is expected that the Putnam Chamber Of Commerce will be represented at the meeting. Increases Water Supply. Putnams city water supply was be- ing steadily increased Saturday when the new pump was working satisfac- torily. There was 22 1-2 feet of 1 water. in the big standpipe on Oak Hill, this amount just half filling the big container
 Special Speakers at Baptict Church. Dr. William Chapman of Hartford and Rev. Lr. Peter c. Wright of 1 Hartford, formerly of Norwich, were 1 the speakers at the services at the Baptist church Sunday, Dr. Wright l speaking at tn eevening service. The meeting of the church takes place
 this evening. and the hope has been
 expressed for a large attendance, which 1 will indicate interest in the prosper ity of the church and in it's part in making the war work successful. Re- l ports from various committees are to l be read.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
5 DANIELsON

Letter from John Horton Gives Good Idea of Conditions on Front Line in France--No More Warnings to Be Issued to Motorists - Red Cross to Outfit Men for Dsyens-FuneraI of Mrs. William Eldridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25

tion. The horses were going full speed when, all of sudden. some invisible power stopped them. It was, he said, like going rushing ahead and being pulled up on the verge of a pFecipice." :"
 Canada has renewed it's embargo on dressed poultry into this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25
TO RAISE s2,5oo.

Y. M. C. A. VIII Start Four Days
 Campaign, Beginning Today.
 The local '. M c. A., with the per mission of the State Council of De.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-25

ter indicates that more such will fol- low almost immediately from Daniel son Sesdiers who figured in the fight ing on the Chemin des Danes sector about month ago. Relatives and friends here have been without direct messages from them since they first went to the front line, but that the men have escaped injuries is indicated by the casualty lists that appeared up to Saturday.