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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
Brief Mention.

Private John Geno of Norwich was a recent visitor in this city.
 Grant Bombriand spent Monday in Providence visiting his brother George
 The town school committee will open bids for the transportation ot school children for the ensuing year today at noon.
 Private Jerome Lacey of Camp Up- ton spent Monday in this city with friends. Private Lacey was chauffeur for Dr. Guild before entering the ser vice.
 The latest local man to land over seas is PhiIiy Dwyer Ottenhein1er, his aunt, Mrs. William V. Palmer of this city receiving the governmental notice Saturday.
 Many local people spent miserable day Monday because of the effects of sunburned necks and arms, as all of those who spent Sunday at the shore or lakes resemble boiled lobster.
 The city payroll for last week was as follows: Police $18409, streets $376.70; watering streets, $500; maintaining sewers, SIS; sidewalks, $24; fire department, $10S.49: water department $14S.33.
 Members of the local Y. NJ c. A will meet at the association building tonight at o'clock to plan for en- Iarging the work and membership of the Willimantic Y. Members are in- vited to bring a friend who is not 8 member.
 One of the new American Railroad Express wagons is now being used ir this city. The wagon is similar tc the old ones in build, except that il is battleship gray in color and has let tered on each American Rail- road Express"
 Several local people will attend the big band concert at Rockville We'd nesday evening. The concert will be free and music will be furnished by the Beeman- Hatch orchestra of Hart ford Liberty choruses of surrounding places will sing.
 All men who are to leave for CamT Devens Thursday are invited to the Moose social Wednesday evening whether accompanied by a member o1 the local lodge or not. The fact tha1 they are soon to enter the service if their admittance card, and they vii be treated with the finest in the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23

that had the matter in charge here. Liberal Collection For French Or
 phans.
 The collection for French War Or phans taken at St. James church on Sunday evening. when Canon Cabanel spoke, was liberal one and the mon ey will be used to bring comfort and joy into French homes from which the father has been taken away to death in the fury of war.
 About the Borough.
 Lincoln Chapman, Brooklyn, report ed MondeV at the Newport Naval Training station. He recently voIun- teered for service.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles E. Austin have entertained John Jones, of Boston. a friend of their son, Harold, who is go- ing into service this week.
 Clifford Green. who became involved in difficulties in Willimantic, formerly lived in this town. but of late has been at Norwich.
 Monday afternoon brought to this town temperature of 9S degrees in the sun-good weather to help along the belated and stunted corn crop. Leslie Murray, Hartford, visited here Monday with his parents, MT and Mrs. P. F. Murray. l MT. and Mrs. L. E. Kennedy are en- tertaining Miss Dorothy St. Onge, of ! Providence
 Henry c. Vincent of New Bedford was visitor with friends in Daniel son Monday.
 Fairgrounds Open. Groups of children were at the new l playgrounds at the graded school or Monday morning, enjoying games un- der the direction of leaders. 1 Patriotic societies of Danie1son vii be at Alexander's lake for an outing Wednesday.
 Terrence Brennan. youngest son O Mrs. Eliza Jane Brennan. who enlisted in the Mechanical Department of tho U. s. navy. visited at the home of his mother in Dayville, Sunday, prepara. tory to resuming his duties at New. port, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
WILL BORROW s75,Ooo City Officials Pass Vote to Secure a Loan For Water Service Extension Cost.

Mayor Marcy and members of the common council met in special session Monday evening to pass a necessary vote in connection with the procedure to be followed before the city carries out it's intention to borrow $75,000 to meet the cost of laying a new main line water pipe from Harrisville into the city, as was authorized recently al a special city meeting.
 Mayor Marcy said Monday that ar engagements have been made for the loaning of the money to the city by an organization having headquarters in a Connecticut city, and that the rate of interest is reasonable, the present state of the money market considered.
 The vote of the council will be sen; to the organization that is to loan the money and after the legal formaiities have been compiled with steps will bt taken to forward the actual work oI construction.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23

MT and Mrs. N. Eugene Smith of Norwich were guests last week cf Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Smith.
 Evening of Cards.
 The whist and auction given ia the town hall Thursday evening for the benefit of the Red Cross was snc- cess in every way.
 Moving to Providenes.
 Vincent Henderson was in town last week and had his household goods moved to Providence, where the family expects to reside.
 Dwight Tucker of Camp Upton and lady friend from Hartford were week end guests of Mrs. F. A. Burnham.
 Dr. and Mrs. c. P. Douglass, Mrs. Parrett and Miss Carrie Kellogg were Hartford visitors Saturday.
 Mrs E. M. Bissell returned home Thursday after two weeks visit in East Hampton with her son, F. H. Bissen, and his family. Guest from Norwich.
 Theodore Kelsey of Norwich was the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. B. Tennart, for the week end. J. B. Tennant was home from Nor. wich over Sunday G. A. Little of Rockville was at lis home in this place for the week end.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
LOUIS E. KENNEDY
 oANIELsoN Undertaken and Embalmer Special AtteEtion to Every Detail

summer to the premises owned by Mrs. Michael O'Neil
 Mrs. Maud Hargraves with her daughter from Brooklyn, N. r., is visiting her sisters.
 Mrs. William B: Potter visited in Hampton with friends the middle ef the week
 Reelected Officers.
 The Brooklyn library held its an nual meeting Saturday and reelected thesa officers: Dr. E. A. Blake. presi- dent; Sidney w. Bard, secretary; Mrs w.. B. Potter, treasurer; Dr. G.. F. Genung, librarian, and Mrs. ". B. Pct ter, assistant librarian. Edwin A, Spaulding of Worcester was the guest over Sunday of Mir. and Mrs. F. A. Spaulding.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
Finally Buried Dead Cat.

Several Willimantic people would not make good soldiers, for they are so averse to going near a dead body that they would not bury dead cat which was lying in the yards. One such lay on Jackson street Saturday and Sunday and although several complained about it, it was not dis posed of until Monday afternoon. An ether was reported in yard on Main street and when a complaint was made to the police department, the com plainers were referred to the city health officer. .Dr. Michael Riordan, but they evidently thought that they would have to bury the carcass anyway, as they did not call up pr. Riordan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
K. OF p. DEDICATE
 LODGE HONOR ROLL
Sixteen Members of Natchaug Lodge,
 No. 22, in Service.

Following the regular meeting ot Natchaug lodge, No. P, K. of P, Mon- day evening, public patriotic services were held and the honor roll of the organization was dedicated, the ad dress of the evening being given by Capt. Frank P. Fenton. The program for the. evening fol- lows, Past Grand Chancellor William N. Potter presiding: America.
 Invocation,
 William. E. Higgins, Prelate. Solo, Rule Britannia,
 John Hardman, P. c. Solo, Keep the Home Fires Burning,
 George w. Williams, P. c. Address,
 Frank P. Fenton. P. c. Duet, Larboard Watch, George W. Williams and Edwin F, Cross. The Star Spangled Banner.
 Congregation. Benediction,
 William E. Higgins, Prelate.
 In his address Mir Fenton pointed out how the fraternal organization could come to the aid of the govern ment, which is the only thing they
  should aim to do now. Fraternal or ganizations consist of millions of fine ly organized men, and if they get be- hind the government as a unit, won derful results will be accomplished His address was rot lengthy but was very much to the point, showing clear ly that fraternal organizations may mean patriotic organizations.
 The honor roll of the Knights of h 1Trar- Cl1 Russell B. Chappell, Edwin J. Peck ham, James L. Cochrane, Nathan G Eccleston, Fred K. Manley, Raymond r. Gates, Eugene T. Campbell H. E. F. Tiesing, Arthur w. Judge. Fred C. Judge, Charles H. Reynolds, Robert M Balch, Louis Ziechiel, Robert B. Hig- gins, Oscar Barrett. Q:
 During the exercises the honor roll finely embossed and framed, was car ried by two members across the hal 1 and hung on the east wall. An hon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23

MT. and Mrs. Herman Lathrop have had as guests their son, Robert L. Lathrop, and Miss Aurill Gould of Cambridge, Mass. Robert Lathrop is in the U. S. merchant marine. Lightning DemeIishes Tree.
 During the thunder storm of Sun day afternoon lightning struck a tree on the east side of the fair grounds demolishing the tree and doing damage to the fence.
 Celebrated Birthday. July 14th was the birthday of Dep. uty Sheriff Edwin Bennett and num- Der of friends from New Haven visited him that day to celebrate the ami versary.
 Miss Louise Kingsley has had fol her guest a few days Miss Kitty Jar wis, youngest daughter of the latt Rev. Samuel F. Jarvis, D. D. Mrs. Lilly c. Kingsley of Washing ton has come to her home here fol the remainder of the summer MT. and Mrs T. D. Pond had a! guests over Tuesday night Theo. H l Pond, Wallace L. Pond and Mrs. R. E Bennett, all of Providence, who mad, the trip by automobile, returning earl! the following morning. taking witl them their mother for a brief, visit.
 Father and Son Fined.
 Wednesday Edward Riley, justic of the peace. had brought before hin l Chris Ridder, who was charged in tw, complaints with assault, breach of tn peace, and his son, Alec RiddeI charged with assault The accuse were found guilty on each count in tn complaints and were fined tota with costs of $4S.66, which was paid
 Mrs Klein has moved from the ten ement in the old academy building which she has been occupying thi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
CHANGES ANNOUNCED
In List of Men Who Are to Leave on
 Thursday.

The local exemption board gave out notice of several changes in the list of men to leave this city Thursday. There are five additions, several of them being under the old weight and height regulations. but when they read they had a chance of going in this quota, immediately asked to go. They are: Frank Chamberland, Sterl- ing; Walter H. Evans, Willimantie Oliver Messard, Willimantic; Albert Garipie, Brooklyn; and Arthur Fay cite, Putnam.
 Evans, who is a farmer and liable to exemption, notified the board that he had been skipped and that he wanted to go.
 Daniel J. Cremins, formerly of this city. now of Cincinnati, will be induct- ed into Camp Sherman, instead of having to report at the local board. This will be allowed when the person is a long ways from Camp Devens.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Henry Gervais.

Mrs. Eldie Gervais. wife of Henry Gervais, died at Ter home in Glasgo Sunday night. She was born Jan 15, 1889, the daughter of Molina Langvin and Edmond Dayon. She leaves her husband and daughter, father and mother and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Blanchette, Mrs. Lucy Pechie, Mrs Mary Gravelin and the Misses E. and L. Dayon, and four brothers, Azarias. Edmond, Napoleon and Wilfred Dayon, all of Glasgo.
 Stock and Fixtures Sold.
 Mrs. Laura M. Grenier, administra- trix of the Azarias Grenier estate has sold the stock and fixtures of the Soule street store through the agency of H. c. Webster to J. W. Rosenthal of New York. The contents of tte store are to be removed within ten days.
 People have to think good and hard of the severe cold weather last winter to be reconciled to the torrid wea ter of the last three days; 9S degrees and higher were reported!
 Miss Dorothea Burleson is at East River for a week.
 House to- House Canvass.
 The United States department of la Dor. through it's chi1dren's bureau and national council of defense, has under taken to help conserve the lives of the children. In line with this is the weighing and measuring test of al children under years of age. A con- certed effort is to be made to reach the parents or guardians of all suct children in the town of Griswold Commencing today, house to- house canvass is under way. Cards will be left for the parents to fill out ant bring with the child to be examined. The canvassers are Misses Rosanne DesJardines, Mabel McBroome, Jose. phine Rail-, Alice Barnett, Katherine 1 Barnett, Jean Burleson, Mabel Wilcox Leoine Outlet Potts, Margaret Dris coll, Jennie Roy The canvass is il charge of Miss Elizabeth Dealy.
 Constant companionship wears o1
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
WEDDING.
MiIestein-ByceI.

A we'll known local> young lady. Miss Sadie Bycel, and Gerald Milestein of Hartford. were married Saturday eve ming at the home of the brides uncle, Benjamin Bycel of Ash street. The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Max Levine of this city on the lawn and there were over a hundred at tending. The groom is in the jitney business between Hartford and Bridgeport and he and his bride will reside at 4S Kennedy street, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23

Twenty-Five Boy Scouts of Danielson are in camp at Beach Pond this week. They got settled in their camp on Monday and were reported to be look ing forward with anticipation to the few delightful days in store for them. Rev. J. T. Edwards is in charge of the party. The boys will give considerable time to scouting duties and other work of value, but will have plenty of 1eis- ure for bathing, games and other recreations that will keep them busy from morning until night
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
COURT FINDS ERROR
 IN UNION BLOCK CASE
Judge MaItbie Hands Down Decision
 Which is to Tenants Advantage.

Judge Maltbie of the superior court has handed down a decision in the case of the Union Block company vs Christus Terzis, one of the plaintiff s tenants. The court finds that there was error in the legal proceedings in the case. heard before Justice George Potvin and jury in this city.
 There has been more than passing interest in this case because of the fact that it involves the effort of the Union Block company to secure the election by summary process of one of the tenants in the business block
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
FROM HOT CITY
Thirteen Lucky Kiddies Come Un tc Wonderland of Real Country Joys.

Thirteen children from New York city are in homes in Danielson. East Killingly and East Brooklyn for two weeks stay. These children have been taken into the homes of good people of the towns of Brooklyn and Killingly and every effort will be made to have them enjoy a splendid holiday period. The children came here under an ar rangen1ent made possible by the Trib- uhe Fresh Air Fund. as did nearly 80 children who came to Putnam from New York two weeks ago today and are returning to the big town this af- ternoori. Mrs. F. A. Jacobs, Broad atreet. is chairman Of the comnittes
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
'WILLIM MANTIC|

late Arthur P. Dorman have filed their inventory, and find the estate to be worth $2S,SS0.30. The theater and grounds are valued at $26, 400, with a mortgage on it amounting to $21, 900. The personal property is valued at S2, ,330.30, with the main items an au- tomobile valued at $750, a piano at $50, and diamond ring at s50e.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
This Leaves the Skin
 Free From Hairy Growths
tToilet Talksl

A simple method for completely re- moving every trace of hair or fuzz is here given. This is painless and us- ually a single treatment will batish even stubborn growths. To remove hairs make a thick paste with some powdered delatorie and water, spread on hairy surface, and after, about 2 minutes rub of, wash the skin and the hairs are gone. This method will not mar the skin. but to avoid dis appointment be certain you get de1a- tone.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
,THRIFT STAMP. SALES
 FOR COUNTY TOWNS
Reported For June by Postmaster Jchn o'ReurlSe of WiIIimantie Office

Po2kmaster John O'Rourke of the Wtllmantic post office has sent in his report in the sale Of thrift stamps for June for all of the third and fourth class post offices ia Windham county, as the local post office is the central accounting office in the war savings stamps sales. amounting to nearly s40,o0o.o0.
 Practically the only post offices which are not included in the list are Willimantic. Putnam and Danielson. The list follows, and shows the sales for June.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
Case Continual

The case of Rosario Milhomme of this city, who was before the South Coventry court Monday morning, charged with reckless driving, was continued until August A, as he plead ed not guilty. He was released under $500 bonds. He recently ran down two men in his automobile and both are in the hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
orary guard consisting of two men
 with drawn swords. accompanied them.
Lodge to Entertain Drafted Men.

Most of the men who are to leave for Camp Devens Thursday will be guests at a social to be given by Willimantic lodge, No. 1440 Wednesday evening. The lodge will start a campaign for new members that day and the regular meeting Wednesday evening will prob- ably be the largest meeting ever held by the club. Following the meeting social will be held and every mem- Der has been urged to invite one of the drafted men. The program will include selections by the Hickey. Helmold orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
RudoInh Muller.

The funeral of Rudolph Muller. who dsed Thursday in Storrs, was held on Saturday afternoon at ? o'clock at the home of his son, Henry Muller in Storrs. Rev. Leonard Smith of Spring Hill oficiated. Burial was in Storrs cemetery. The bearers were friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
HOME GARDEN INSPECTION
Arranged For Tsday-Young Garden CTS to Hold Festival Wednesday.

There will be a public inspection of the school children's home gardens in this city and vicinity, which are un- der the supervision of Instructor Ker- win VI. Reynolds. The largest garden is on Main street at the foot of Bridge street. and at this plot Supervisor Reynolds. with Mrs. John Reilly, the chairman of the committee in charge with most of the members and the town selectmen will welcome visitors. Other gardens are on South street. High street near the city line, West Main street, and the plot on the Alden ,. Weir place. Windham Center.
 Wednesday afternoon. the young gardeners will hold a festival at Re creation Park, commencing at 10 o. clock and lasting the entire day. Games and all sorts of amusements will be enjoyed in the large play ground and a lunch, which is tosbe brought by the children, will be eaten ct noon. Miss Charlotte Embleton of Putnam will give a lecture and dem onStration in the afternoon on can ming and drying. Mothers and rela- tives of the children are being invited to attend the festival.
 
 pornan Estate s2s,s3o.
 The appraisers of the estate of inc
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
STABBED BY FRIEND
North GrosvenordaTe Albanian at the
 Local Hospital.

Sunneman Osman, an Albanian, of North Grosvenordale. is at the Day
 Kimban hospital in this city, suffering from a stab wound that has placed his life in danger. Osman is said to have received the wound from a man who was his friend. The affair hap pened in the Albanian quarter of North Grosvenordale and resulted from what has been described as a wrestling
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
PUTNAM
Everybody Wits in Mondays Hot Wave-court Finds Error in Union Block case-city Officials to Bor-
 row $75,ooo to Extend Water Ser
 vice-Albanian Stabbed by Friend.


 This city fairly sizzled under. the suns premier effort of the summer on Monday. Real conservative thermo- meters began to hoot along toward the century mark late in the forenoon and at o'clock. really 2 o'clock by sun tina about every instrument in the city that was exposed to the suns rays was trying for the century mark. At the City hotel on South Main street where the thermometer was looking the sun square in the face, the mer- cury climbed up to an even 100.
 Employes in the factories of the town found the heat particularly try ing and at the close of the days work many of them admitted that they were practically all in.
 Out on the farms. however, there was rejoicing. The corn crop was be- ing benefited after a season that has been exceptionally backward for this crop.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23

If a man has plenty of change in his pockets when he goes to bed his wife may not have occasion to ask him for pin money.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
|DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANIELSCN

Boy Scouts at Beach Pond-FuneraIs, Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Chester E. Saunders-Irvina W. Davis Passes Physical Tests at Southern Camp Motorists Give Back Talk to Auto mobile inspectors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
JEWETT CITY

Juniors to Distribute Red Cross Work Vital Statistics for June-Pachaue to Welcome New Pastor and His Wife-Death of Mrs. Henry Gervais Sale of Grenier Store Stock sne Fixtures.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
HEBRON

Evening of Cards for Red Cross Hene- fit Proves a Sueeess-News la Gen.
 eraI.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23

The following Junior Red Cross run ners will be at the Red Cross room Monday, July 29. to distribute sewing to home workers: William Franklin, Madeline Dutkowski, Bertha Burdick
 Violet Harris. Ada Bicknell Abline Aramony, Evonne Mecteau, Irene Cassavant, Hugh Sharkey and Helen
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
BROOKLYN

Lightning DemoIishes Tree at Fair GrouHd-Father and Son Fined in Justices Court-Library Officers Re- elected.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
June Vital Statistics.


 The vital statistics for June as filed with Town Clerk Welsh show eight births: Mavis Oena Pearl Menard, daughter of Eva Lessard and Frederick Menard; Franchiseh Zions, son of
 Bronislaiva Nika and Ludick Zions; Katania Truska, daughter of Rosa Se-
 deIka and Mike Truska; Aleck Petrol ski, Jr., son of Franceska Sievitch and
 Aleck PetrofsFi; Nicolina Dominco,
 daughter of Kiaena D. Artira and
 Rappaele Domincco; Joseph Arthur Miner, son of Anna Metevler and Ed mond Miner: Jeanette Eliza Barre, daughter of Emma Gauthier and Ur-
 bain Barre Four ages-Daniel
 J. Sullivan and Margaret V. Melady, James E. McCuska and Nellie c. Mo
 Laughlin, Ovile Menard and Annie M. Marion, Philip J. Melady and Gladys
 lE Moran Three deaths-Charlotte Masse, of laryngitis diphtheria; Daniel
 M. Congdon, cancer of throat; Arthur Gaudette, tuberculosis.
 Reception Planned.
 The people belonging to the parish
 of the Congregational church in Pa
 chaug are planning a reception for their new pastor and his wife, Rev. and Mrs. John Richardson, to be held
 in the vestry Wednesday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23

pornian Estate S2s,s3o. The appraisers of the estate of the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23

MT and Mrs. N. Eugene Smith of Norwich were guests last week cf Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-23
FUNERAL

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