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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
WORK AMONG CHINESE
Described by M. Gardner Tewksbury Who is at CooIies' Camps for Y.' M C. A

Word has just been received from M. Gardner Tewksbury, a nephew of Town Clerk Charles s. Holbrook of Norwich, who left Hartford Theologi- cal seminary last November for !. M. c. A. work among the Chinese coolies in France Until the first of April he had been working among the French troops as the British government pro- hibited work among the coolies.
 He writes: Much to my surprise and joy yesterday noon at dinner, MT. Hunt, the district secretary of the Y. M. c. A, told me that he would spend the afternoon with me on Chinese work We went to four or five camps few miles south of where I was To- cated. Our little Ford four scatter was started and off we went down the long avenues of tree and cobblest stones--the latter none tod dry for safetys sake.
 "We wound around through yari- ous villages for some miles till we reached a narrow road into the hills and woods which led to the Chinese camps. It was a wonder that we reached there in cleanness of body and sanity of mind, for the road was lost in rivers and streamlets of slime and mud of the 'hsi fam Qiquid rice) va riety. Nothing but d Ford could ever
 
 But we were well repaid for the discomforts of travel by a warm re- ception and' personally conducted tour through the camp. In one of the camps the Chinese carpenters were working on stools and tables for the recreation hut. This is splendid, large and comfortable hut, with a separate com partment at the end for canteen. The stools and tables were very Chinese in flavor. I asked one of the crowd who swarmed around me like bees what the hut was. One said wan yieher fang (playing house), but immediately several, said no, it was only 11ung fang ztu' (empty house) with little store at the end of it. It ought to be the center of joy and light and cheer for the whole camp, and we will see that it is."
 MT. Tewksbury was born in North Tungchow, China. He was graduated from Ranking college in 1916, the first and only American or European tc ever graduate from a Chinese school He received his degree from Yale il 1917. His father, Elwood G. Tewl1s- bury, is general secretary of the Chi nese Sunday School union. His mother |, was Grace Holbrook of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
DROVE OFF WITH
 MIR. FULLER's AUTO
Sailors Come Here and Are Caugh
 by Police.

Robert Bisbee and Henry K. Wig gin, two sailors from a submarine chaser in New London harbor were taken into custody here on Yednes- day night on West Thames street at about 1920 o'clock. as they were driv- ing an Overland coupe belonging to Arthur Fuller of New London
 They had driven it off from New London when they found it standing in the street The Norwich police were notified and Sergeant A c. Matthews located the car heading through Thames square on the way to New London. With Policemen Elmer Allen and Ralph Diveto he got into Consta- ble BlumenthaIs auto and gave chase.
 Later in the evening Patrolman Cav anaush came from New London and took the men back in an automobile Mir. Fuller came here and drove his machine back.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
ELECT OFFICERS AT
 DIME SAVINGS BANK 49th Annual Meeting of Directors HeId-F. J. Leavens President.

At the 49th annual meeting of the directors of the Dime Savings bank held Wednesday morning the follow ing officers were elected:
 President-Francis J. Leavens.
 Vice residents-Gardiner Greene, Reuben s. Gartlett, N. Douglas Sevin.
 Directors-Frank l.. Woodland, Will liam B. Young, Joseph D. Haviland, B. P. Bishop, Shepard B. Palmer, Walter F. Lester, Charles H. Phelps, Edmund W. Perkins, James c. Hen derson.
 Treasurer-Frank L. Woodland.
 Secretary and Assistant Treasurer John H. Perkins.
 Audftors-Reuben S. Bartlett. Will liam B. Young, Charles H. Phelps.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
FIND NO TRACE OF
 MURDERER SALSBERRY.
Wife Was Away from Home Wednes, day But Returned by Evening.

Up to a late hour Wednesday night Arthur Salsberry, Jhe murderer of Constable William Kinney of Preston, was still at large. and no clue to his whereabouts had been found by the county officers.
 On Wednesday Mrs. salsberry: who is likely to be the principal witness in the case, disappeared from her home, taking with her the oldest child. She told the other children that she was going to Hartford and would return at night. She returned here late in the evening, accompanied by her boy, and was seen taking the 1O.45 Westerly trolley. presumably to return to her home.
 There were many reports in circu lation on Wednesday, one which has not been verified was that Salsberry had been located in a swamp in Pres ton b yone of the townspeople. This report was started in the afternoon but the officers contradicted it, and as yet the murderer is at large.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
PERSONALS

Mrs. Frank Sisson, who has been spending the winter with her daugh- ter on Long Island. has returned to New London and wifi make her home at S9 Ocean avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs. Conrad. Swan of Stratford called on MT and Mrs. Frank E. Miner. of Boswell avenue, Tuesday. Mrs. Swan was Miss Ser tha Berberich, formerly of Norwich.
 S. $. Stocking of East Main street returned recently from a trip Of 10 days, during which he visited New Haven. Danbury and New York state, and witnessed a big Liberty parade in Stamford. sA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09

He eslisted last June in Rhode Isl- and The action in which Ryley dis played such conspicuous bravery as to win his decoration was the now mem orable battle of Seicheprey. in the Foul sector, where a big German force attacked with the intention of crush ing the Americans who were opposite them. The German attack was driven in with such force that the Americans were compelled for a time to give up the village, but they reorganized their troops at this point and in a counter attack completely recovered the ground and were back in their origina lines, when the heavily punished Ger mans were driven back into their owr lines again.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
sIx.sTARRED FLAG.
Flung to Breeze By the Pleasant Day
 Newsstand.

The Pleasant Day newsstand flung to the breeze on Wednesday a six star service flag, which caused con- siderable interest and comment that so small place could fly flag with so many stars. Proprietor John Hur- ley explained that he was proud to fly the flag for six former Norwich all of whom have worked for him, but all are now in the service and prac- tically all are already overseas. They are John Ludwig, John Sullivan, Mi chael Guinan, John Carberry, John Shugrue and James Murphy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
APPOINTED MATRoN.
Mrs. Fitch L. Allen of Norwich in Charge of Vacation House at Rocky Hill,

Mrs. Fitch L. Allen of Norwich Town has left to begin her supervision of the vacation house of the Hartford Young Women's Christian association, Wansum lodge, at Rocky Hill. Mrs. Allen has been appointed matron of this fine new building, where there are 40 rooms.
 Last week the lodge entertained about 75 guests daily during the con- ference of the Young Women's Chris tian association
 Because of her pleasing personality, tact and executive ability, Mrs. Allen is certain to prove a success as ma tron of the lodge Since the death of her husband about year ago she has been making her home with rela- tives in Norwich and Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
NORRIS W. RYLEY IN HERO CLASS
Former Chemist In United States Finishing Company De- corated For Extreme Bravery In Battle of Seicheprey- Is Son of Thomas w Ryley Former Superintendent of Groton and Stonington Trolley Line.

Norris W. Ryley. formerly chemist at the Norwich branch of the United States Finishing company, who enlist ed with aBttery B. 1O9d regiment Heavy artillery, has been decorated for extreme bravery in the big battle of April 10th.
 He has also been especially men toned in general orders to headquar- ters.
 Ryley is the son of Thomas w. Ky ley, now of New Haven, but formerly a resident of Mystic, while he was su- perintendent of the Groton and Ston- ington Trolley company.
 The young man is also grand nephew of c. D. Moves of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
NOTICE

Commencing June 1, 1918, the price of gas furnished by this department will be as follows:
 Up to 30,ooO GU. fl. per month s1.s0 per 1000 GU. it.
 SO,OOO to 15O.OOO GU. 1t. per month s1.sO per 1,OOJ GU. ft. for entiAe amount used.
 All over 15O,OOO GU. ft per month s115 per 1000 GU. ft. for entire amount used.
 No bills will be rendered, however at less amount than that which is calculated for the maximum amount at the rate of the preceding block
 In making tEis increase, your Com missioners have given the matter careful consideration and find that, because of the excessive increase of the cost of labor and all material entering into the manufacturing of gas, it is impossible to sell the prod uct at the present price.
 It is hoped that this increase will be but temporary, for. as soon as conditions warrant. the price will be reduced.
 The City of Norwich Gas and Electrical Department
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
sERGT. BECKETT IS
 KILLED IN ACTION
At One Time Was on Guard Duty in
 This City.

George K Mitchell of Providence has written to The Bulletin that in that city word has been received of the death of Sergt. Luman Charles Bickett of the 45th Gordon Highland CTS of Canada has been killed in ac- ton. Mr Mitchell further states that Sergt. Bickett did duty in Norwich with one of the National Guard com panies. Bickett was on his second enlistment in British service. having been wounded at the battle of Yer
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09

4S are from Norwich council andd 29 from Thames council. Meetings will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month in Forest CTS hall.
 trict Deputy Charles T. Noble, both of New London. were present to con- duct the installation of the following officers who were elected at this meet ing:
 Regent, William J. Simpson: vice regent, Axel Johnson; orator, George $. Powers; past regent, Charles S Stamm: secretary, Earle. w. Stamm; collector. Royal G. Holmes; chaplain John MacDougall; guide, M. " Mur- phy: warden. Henry Beausoleil; sen try, Frank J. FieNs; trustee for three years, Alex Jordan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
TEACHERS LEAGUE TO
 MEET IN NEW LONDON
Will Visit Connecticut College at
 Meeting on Saturday.

The annual meeting of the Connec- ticut State Teachers League will be held in New London Saturday.
 Miss Elizabeth Cairns principal of the Wilson school in Hartford and president of the state association. has notified all the members and it is probable that over 200 delegates will attend the meeting. The programme is as follows:
 1OS0-Annual business meeting at the Mohican hotel.
 Report of N. .E. A. Conference ol Women Deans, Miss Janet Purdue.
 12.30-Luncheon at the Mohicar Hotel.
 200 p. m-Informal reception at Connecticut College for Women.
 Address-President Benjamin T. Marshall
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
WEDDING
Keeler-Hart.

The marriage of Dr. Ralph H. Kee- Ter of New London and Miss Kate Hart took place at o'clock Wedpes- day afternoon at the home of the bride, 150 Clinton avenue, Brooklyn.
 The bride is the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Andrew Hart, former ly of New London. Mir Hart was senior member of the firm of Hart s, Co., jewellers. of New York.
 Dr. Keeler is a graduate of the Philadelphia Dental College. Dr. and Mrs. Keeler will occupy the Piatt house, which is on the Mitchell es- tate on Ocean avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
OBITUARY.
Samuel Calkins.

Samuel Calkins, the only surviving charter member of Brainard lodge of Masons in New London, died on We'd nesday evening about o'clock in his apartments at the Mohican hotel at the age of 94. He was born on March IS, 1924.
 Fourteen years ago he retired from the undertaking business in which he had been engaged for many years in New London. He is survived by a daughter. Miss Augusta Calkins, who lived with him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09

Crepe in any of it's pretty Hcolorings, or dotted Swiss may be used for this model The skirt portions are gath cred to. form a heading over shaped yoke sections, which are cut in one with the sleeves. The neck edge is finished with 9 deep collar.
 The pattern is cut in four sizes Small, 32,34; medium, 363S; large. 4O- 42; extra large, 44-46 inches. bust 61s yards of 36-inch material
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept. Norwich Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
Leff;noweIl Sewinq Bee.

The ladies of the Lefingwell auxil- iary met Wednesday at the home o1 Mrs. Thomas Lefingwell for an al day sewing bee for the Red Cross. Al noon 2 basket lunch was enjoyed and Mrs. Leffingwell served coffee. Mrs Silas Leffingwell gave a report of the meeting of the National Defense League. There were eleven workers present. Thirty triangles were com pleted and the collection was one dol
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Party is Ready to Make Nominations
 on Friday Night.

A ticket that will be headed by At torney J. J. Desmond for mayor will be nominated by the democrats when they hold their caucus on Friday evening to nominate for the city cleo ton in June
 For aldermen, the names of Joseph H. George and Peter H. Ethier are mentioned, and it is understood tha- the four eouncilmen to be nominated will be John R. Fowler, Frank J. Aubrey, James J. Harrington and John T. Gleason.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
FATALLY BURNED.
Emma J. Prentis Dies in Lawrence
 Hospital at New London.

Emma J. Prentis, 76. housekeeper for Samuel Adams. proprietor of the New London Globe. died on Wednesday night about clock at the Lawrence hospital in that city from burns re- ceiyeI three hours previous at the home of MT. Adams.
 She was found with the clothing practically all burned from her body. Her garments caught fire while she was frying doughnuts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
Sheldon McNickIe on U. s. s. Charles.
 

Sheldon P. McNickle of Waterford who had been, stationed at the City Park barracks, armed guard detail Brooklyn, N. Y, is now on the U. S. s. Charleston. In his last letter home he said that they had coaled and cleaned ship and liberty was up at midnight, so that they expected to pull up teh mudhook. He is probably now on the high seas.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
FOR MAYORS MEETING.
C. M. Schwab and c. w. Morse Com
 ing to New London.

Charles M. Schwab, head of the emergency fleet corporation, and Charles W. Morse, head of the United States Ship Building Co.,, are promis ed as attendants at the annual meet ing of the State Mayors association. which is obe held in New London or June 26. Thsse two men are coming to the city at that time on an inspe- ton trip of ship building work.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
Approves Agreement.

Commissioner J. J. Donohue has approved the workmen's Compensation agreement in the case of W. A. Stat CT Mills, Inc, of Jewett City. employ CT, and Brumslava Gula, employe. who had finger infected from a silver. Compensation is at the rate of $7.55.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
Ns,v Iondon struuIino Alono.

New London is still short of reach ing million and a half on the third Liberty loan. Chairman Milton NJ. Ba- ker reported on Wednesday taht the total to date was $1 1000 with S,459 individual subscriptions. Subscrip- tions are still coming in in small numbers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
REASONABLE MODEL

This is smart for the new foulards voiles and pretty ginghams. Lawn and batiste also are desirable. The skirt may be finished with or without tucks and the sleeve in wrist or elbow length. The pattern is cut in six sizes: 34, ure. Size 3S requires , F yards of 40- inch material The skirt measures about two yards at it's lower edge.
 pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
 Adversity is given to some to test their poverty.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09

Mir Lloyd George to Baron de Bro- queville, Belgian Prime Minister:4 The British Army is proud to receive so much encourag cement from country which has made such great sacrifices in the cause of liberty and justice in the world ?
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
Y. M. C. A. Auxi!iary contribution.

Among disbursements for the past year report Of the treasurer of the Womans auxiliary of the local Young Mems Christian association showed that the auxiliary had contributed $25 to the Y. M. c. A. war work and SIG to the state board of the auxiliary
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
TWO ROYAL ARcANUM D COUNCILS CONSOLIDATE
Norwich and Thames Unite Under the
 Name of the Older Council.

Consolidation of the two local coun- cils of the Royal Arcanum. Norwich Council. No. 720. and Thames Council, No. 1851. was effected on Wednesday evening at 8 meeting held in Forest CTS hall, where officers were elected and installed.
 The councils consolidate under the name of Norwich council, No. 72O, with a membership of v. of whom
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Nelson Case Taintor of New Haven was Norwich visitor Wednes- day.
 Mrs. Richard R. Graham of Wash ington street has returned from Prov idence.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
Reaches Camp Mcclellan, Alabama.

heaches Camp McCIeEIan, Alabama.
 A telegram was received here on Wednesday from Joseph J. c. Broad hurst of 4S Lafayette street announce ing his arrival at Camp Mcclellan, Alabama. He left here with the last draft quota from Norwich, going first to Fort Slocum at New Rochelle, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09

Mrs. Dixon and Miss Catherine Schmidt. American missionaries, have been kidnapped by brigands on the Kiangsu- -Shantung border in China, and held to ransom
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
Graduates at Camp Custer,

Richard M. Flynn of Parker street New London. is the only Connecticut boy graduated from the Third Officers Training camp at Camp Custer, Mi chigan. He is assigned to the infan. try branch.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09
chapman's Condition Good.

On Wednesday evening Herman J. Chapman, the man. who was shot and seriously wounded by Arthur Salsber- ", was reported as resting comfort ably at the a,Bckus hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09

Concert given by the Girls and Boys Glee Clubs of N F. A., at Sla- ter Hall tomorrow at D. m, for ben eft of Red Cross. Tickets, 25c.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09

Nearly everybody on Fishers Island bought a Liberty bond. Keeper Hol- land and crew of the life saving sta tion bought s1,OO0 worth O. the pa per
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-09

Notification has been received here that district meeting of the Wo- mems Home Missionary society will be held at Willimantic, June 6.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-17
POLICE ASKED To
TAKE NAMES Of ALL
WHO TAKE JOY"
RIDES ON SUNDAY
FUEL ADMINISTRATOR MEzE WILL
TAKE UP MATTER OF SHUTTING
OFF GAS SUPPLY OF VIOLATORS
AFTER NAMES ARE PUBLISHED.
UNLESS ADEQUATE EXCUSES
ARE RENDERED.

Joy riders" in Americas will not
be SO numerous next Sunday.
The Times Recorder makes this
statement upon the assurance of Fuel
Administrator Hugh Mize that he will
furnish this paper with the names of
all who use their ears in defiance
of the fuel administration on that
date.
Policemen and all patriotic citizens
are asked by the fuel administrator
to report to him the names of those
who use their cars Sunday Only
practicsng physicians are excepted
from the order although, of course,
it is not expected that the delivery
of ice and the hauling of trunks to
and from the depots will reported
The numbers Of all army cars OPP
Grating on Sunday will be taken by
citizens and officers and reported by
them to Fuel Administrator Mize.
who, in turn, will report these num-
bers TO Major Wash. He viii decide
whether or not the army cars were
operated on official business and take
whatever action may be necessary
in the premises.
The Times-Reeorder will publish
the names of all who use their cars
next Sunday, the list of names to be
published to be furnished this paper
by Fuel Administrator Mize, and all
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-17
OFFENSIVE IN
MACEDONIA Is
BEING PRESSED

LONDON. Sept 17.-SeFbian and
French troops continue the offensive
in Macedonia and have progressed
more than five miles, accosding to a
Serbian official statement received
he. The advancing allies have oc-
lied an important series of ridges.
The allied troops have captured
more than three thousand prisoners
and twenty-four guns. Their casual
ties have been slight.
The allies are moving forward on
front of more than twelve miles
and have taken the village of Grades
abnitza twenty miles east of Monas-
tir A Jugo-Slav disvision is fghtine
with the Serbs and French and has
reached Koziak, the most important
position in the region of the often
sive.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-09-17
HEAVY BLOW
ALONG WHOLE
LINE WILL be
ENTENTE ANS.
LOCAL ACTIONS ALGNG BATTLE
FRONT FROM NORTH SEA TO
SWITZERLAND FORESHADOW
FOCH'S INTENTION TO CARRY
WAR INTO VERY HEART OF
GERMAN EMPIRE.

NEW YORK, Sept. 17-(Compiled
from news dispatches during the day.
1t seems probable that new and
mighty blow against the Teutonic
armies in France will be the allies an
swer to the peace proposals voiced by
Austria on behalf of the central pow
ers.
From the North Sea to the Swiss
frontier, there is tension which may
forebode another development of
Marshal Foch's mastery offensive
All along this battle line there have
been local actions by which the al
lies have tried out the German po-
sitions and gained points of vantage
from which to lanch. their next as
Asault.
General Pershing's first American
army standing before the fortress OF
Metz, has Strengthened its line across
the base of the St. Mihiel salient. 1t
is known, that there is heavy con-
centration of men in this region, anG
it is expected that the Americans will
not give the enemy much time to re-
cuperate before delivering new blow
against this bastion of the German
positions on the western front.
In the Vosges region there is great
activity by the enemy who evidently
expects the Americans legiOns there
to attack the German lines to r.e
est of the Rhine In this sector Of
re battle front the Americans are
landing On German soil and All as
nit there would, if successful. car
the was nearer to the heart of
many than elsewhere along the
The country to be traVersc1 by
attacking army, however, is very
1oYgh and lends itself Admirably to
defensive operations