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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
FRESH AIR MONTHS
 FOR CITY MISSION
Are Coming in July and Ausust-Can
 Use Some Money.


 The City Mission again thanks it's friends who have contributed clothing and furniture and literature for it's needs The months Of July and Au- gust are the fresh air months and a limited amount of money is solicited to take care of the few elderly folks who will be cheered and benefited by shore trolley rides, and some sick children and young people for whom it is desired to furnish outings for short periods. Fresh air and green fields and sparkling waters are very accessible to all of Norwich and can be indulged in by nearly everybody at their own cost. The Mission does not attempt to round up all the boys and girls. It does want to extend the helping hand to some whom it knods need to SC tout Of town for a little while.
 There has been a falling off in the amount of clothing donated. It may be hard times or rummage sales, but the Mission can well Use much more than it receives in this line.
 The list of donors follows: Mrs. c. H. Haskell. a friend, a friend, Miss Mrs. F. A. Gallup, Comfort circle (for Dorcas 6ay). St Agnes guild (rum- mage sale), Miss J. M 1regor Aiken, Miss Annie c. F'ensley, Mrs. J. c. Brooks, Miss Ella M. Potter, Mrs B. P. Learned, Mrs M. A. Bolande. Sam uel Morgan, Mrs. Lee Roy Robbins, Mrs. Winslow T. Williams, Miss Car rie Champlin. Miss Julia Shugrue Mrs Henry Norman, c. D. Andrews, Mrs. Frank CoXeter, Miss Carrie Met gel,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
OBITUARY
Herbert spicer.

The death of Herbert Spicer occur red at his home in Poquetanuok Sat urday morning, June 29, following a short Illness of three days with pneu- monia. He was born in Ledyard Aug. :, 1889. the son of Herbert and Han nah Spicer. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Gorton B. and Will lis H. Spicer, both of Poauetanuck, one sister, Hannah S. Lewis of Allyns Point. He also leaves two grandchil- dren, Stanley c, and Clarence B.. and one greatgrandson, Herbert F. Spi- cer. He was employed by Hall Bros. at Hallyille for B years, but foy the last ten months by Joseph Hall & who was very industrious and loved his home and was a kind husband and father He was highly esteemed by his many friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
PERSONALS

Miss Edith Douglass of the East Side is visiting friends in Hartford and Rocky Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Earl Hetehlxiss of Taft vile were overnight guests at Weeka- paug inn recently.
 James B. Muffin and family of Nor wieh are at their cottage at the west end of Pleasant View beach.
 Dr. Lillian M Lynes has gone to Boston to attend the convention of the American 0steopathic association.
 Miss Ellen Elizabeth Osgood, who has been in Pomfret for the past few weeks, has returned to her home on Main street, East Hartford
 Mir. and Mrs. A. Bruckner of 55 Franklin street have heard from their nephew, Irving Woolf. that he is en- jeying his experiences in France.
 George c. Shefer and Miss Florence IP. Smith of Norwich were the guests Of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Shefer of Warren, R. l.. over the Week-end
 MT and Mrs. Claude Burke have re- turned to Providence after spending Saturday at the home of Mrs. Burke's aunt, Mrs. D. M. Garvy, of School street.
 Mrs. A. R. Grover and daughter Viola of 149 Broadway are spending a weeks vacation at Ocean Beach, guests of the latter's grandfather c. D. Grover.
 c. c. Coughlin and family of Nor wich arrived Saturday at Pleasant View, where they will spend the sea- son, as has been their custom for a number of years.
 MT. and Mrs Claude Burke of Prov ] idence metored to Norwich on Satur- | day. On their home ward trip they were accompanied by Miss Dolly Gar l vey of School street. The Middletown delegates to the | democratic congressional convention ir Norwich Monday were former Mayor John L. Fisk. David Dunn. Dr. Jamee l A. Lawton. Neale A Millane, Robert F Addis and Peter O'Callaghan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
s2o,eeo FOR HOSPITAL
 AT FARM FOR WOMEN
Approved By Health Commissioner Black For State Institution at Lyme,


 In accordance with reconmenda- tions of State Health Commissioner John r. Black. which have the full ap- proval of the federal government, the Gpnneetieut State Board of eentril has approved an additional appropriation of s20, ,90e fer the construction of a hos pitaI building at the State Farm for Women at Lyme for it's control of veneral disease. Tn addition the sum of $5,o0o is appropriated for main tenance. s3,o00 being designated as the salary of the director, s1,0oo for steHegrs pher and office expense and $1hG0 for travel and iHcidentals.
 The establishment of state clinic Is also provided in an appropriation of S4, GAO This sum is divived, si, 300 for direetor's salary, S2.000 for nurses and $500 for ineidentals.
 In support of this project the fedaar- al government allows s1.0oe for medi- cation and for the esta blishment of the New London Sanitary District by the government there is an appropriation of Sf0, 900. The directors salary is fix ed at s3,568 and $5;50o is allowed for inspectors, limited to four. For steno- graphic work $1,G00 is allowed, $2.5eo l for travel and $1,000 for office expens- 1 es. Helf of this expense $5.o00 is to be 1 borne by the federal government and l 5000 by the state.
 The matter of the estabIishment of such hospital at the state farm for | women at Bride Lake in Lyme was 1 urged by Health Commissioner Black and a his recent visit to Washington | he took the question up with federal health officials. It was felt that eff | cient measures should be taken to 1 safeguard the welfare of men in the service, with special reference to New London and vicinity where thousands l of soldiers and sailors are engaged ir l war preparations.
 | Under the old conditions this was not possible and women of the under. world who came before the courts were fined or sent to jail. a poor substitute and soon returned to the streets tt ply their trades
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
WlLLIMANTIc MAN IS
 NAMED FOR CONGRESS
Frank P. Fenton Choice of Democrats
 in the Second District.

Frank P Fenton of Willimantic was unanimously nominated for congress at the Second democratic congress sional district convention in the Town hall on Monday afternoon at 10 O. clock wit ha large number of dele gates attending
 Attorney Joseph P. Tanning was the chairman and Robert J. Galligan of Wiilimantic was clerk. Mr Fenten was nominated by Attorney John c. Geary of Waterford and Edward Yeo- mans of Willimantic seconded the nomination.
 Upon the motion of Judge Kelly the following congressional committee was chosen consisting of the state central committeeman in this district
 o. G. Hawks, Mansfield Center; J c. George, Waterford; F. J. Kelly, ot Norwich; A. T. Miner, New London; Tucius Stevens, Clinton: E. K Hub4 bard. Middletown: Valentine Murphy Willimantie; H. Samuel Ross, Put nam. Then the convention was at ar end
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

Administration of the water depart ment under the direction of President Walter ". Lang of the water board at an annual salary of $1,700 was proyid- ed for by vote of the common council at it's regular July meeting held on Monday nigs1 at the council chamber in the town hall, and tine first steps to ouSt Guy B. Dolbeare as a member of the gas and electrical commission were taken
 Councilman Earl Mathewson attack ed the validity of Former Mayor Allyn L. Browns appointment of MT. Dol beare to the gas and electrical commits sion by stating that it was provided that no one holding public office could be appointed on this commission. At the time Mayor Brown appointed MT. Delheare to the board, Councilman Mathewson stated, MT. Dolbeare was then an alderman and this made the appointment void. Upon his motion the matter was referred to Mayor J. J Desmond and Corporation Counsel Jo- seph T. Tanning.
 The action taken in regard to the way the water department shall be run for the next yesF supplimented the action of the board when it voted last Friday night to abolish the office of water su- perintendent which was held by Ed ward L. Burnap, whose salary was s1,- 800.
 It was stated by members of the council that the new plan will mean a saving of $400 as Superintendent Bur nap was paid $1,S09 and the president of the board $500 under the former plan. Now with s1.700 paid to the pres ident who will fill the duties of the superintendent, there will be a saving of $40o
 Councilman Carney Presents ResoIu-
 ton.
 Councilman John H. Carney. who is a member of the water board, present. ed the resolutions as follows. proEid- ing for the new administration of the water department:
 Resolved, That it is considered by this court of common council to be necessary that the president of the board of water commissioners of the city of Norwich should be held hence forth to a strict compliance with the requirement of the city charter, which provides that such president shall de- vote so much of his time and atten- ton as may be necessary to the super vision, care and management of the water works of the city and to sa6 other duties connected with said water works as shall be assigned to him b3 the court of common council and
 Resolved, That the compensat tiop o- the president beginning July ?. 1918 shall be S1.70e a year. payable ir equal monthly payments of s1446t each and said comnensation to cevel all his services and the performance of all duties above described or refer ! red to.
 They were unanimously voted. The meeting had a full attendanc, l when t was called to order by Mayo 1 J. T. Desmond at a05 o'clock after th, | members had been in executive session ! for about an hour in the mayors pri 1 yatA room.
 Clerk Desmond read the amounts o city eXnenditures for the current yea which had been approved by the an nual city meeting and they were or dered printed in the journal.
 A petition from the Shetucket Cc to have George A. Hartman appoint ed special constable was presente,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
MORE DEADLY THAN
 4 MAD DOCS BITE

deadly due to the now famous Pasteur treatment, but the slow. living death, the resultant of poisoning of the sys- tenn by deadly uric acid Is as sure and inevita ble as day follows night.
 No other organs of the human body are so important to health making as the kidneys. and bladder. Keep your kidneys clean and your bladder in working condition and you need have no fear of disease. Don't try to cheat nature. It is a cruel master. When ever you experience backaehe, nerv- 9usness. difheulty in passing urine; "get on the Job" Your kidneys and hisdder require immediate attention. Dan't delay. This is the time to take the bull by the horns. GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Gil Capsules will do the trick For over two hundred years they have proven Tnsritorious in the treatment of diseases of the stomach, kidneys, liver and bladder. It Is a world-famed rem e6y. in use as a household necessity for over f2ge years.
 If you have been doctering without results, get a box of GOLD MEDAL HaarleTn Oil Capsules today.
 Your druggist sells them. Absolutely guaranteed or money refunded, Beware Of limitations. Look for the name GOLD MEDAL on every box.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
LILLLRRIDeE FOR SHERIFF
Is Nomination Made by Democratic
 County Convention Held Here.

The New London county democratic convention for the nomination of a sheriff was held in the town hall at noon Monday. John c. Geary, of Wa terford, chairman of the county com mittee, called the convention to order and following the election of Edmond NJ Gray as clerk, delivered a pleasing speech.
 When nominations were called for and there being no opposition and no other candidate presented, the nemi- nation was by exclamation.
 The county committee was chosen as follows: Thomas J. Kelley. Nor wich: Alton T. Miner, New London and John c. Geary, Waterford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
COMMON PLEAS COURT
 CASES ARE SETTLED.
Three Suits Do Not Have to Come to
 Trial Before Court.


 The case of Fred Benway against A. H. Reynolds & Co. of New London, which was to have been tried in the court of common pleas there Monday morning, was settled without trial. The case was to recover $400 for labor and transportation.
 Court came in in the afternoon to try the case of Mike Jiana of New London against Louis Murolo of Thompson for s100 for payment for an express wagon and labor.
 Two cases which were down for trial on Saturday were settled without trial. One was the case of James L. Case against Angelo Covelle of Norwich for BPS, involving a real estate transae- ton. The second was the case of William A. Shugrue against Frank E. Fitch, both of Lebanon, for $500 for illegal disposition of land.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
OFFERS TO EXCHANGE
 EAST LYME PROPERTY
For What the State Has at Crescent
 Beach for sanaterium.

Selectman Beckwith of East Lyme and Judge Austin I. Bush of the East Lyme probate district have made an offer to the state tuberculosis com mission to exchange any one of three pieces of property for the White Beach hotel and about three acres of land at Crescent Beach which the commission recently acquired and the title to which is now vested in the state. One of the pieces as at Appa- wan Beach, the other is known as the Brainard farm and the third has a frontage on the Mantle river. The members of the commission have wis tied the three properties but have not come to an agreement.
 The property acquired by the state is for a sanatorium for children af- fected with bone tuberculosis.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
MISSIONARIES MAILED Draft Board Has Already Received a Large Percentage Back All Signed

The local draft board has completed the mailing of questionnaires to the 1S6 young men who registered on the fifth of June last and they received all but about fifty of the returned and filled out by the registrants. These young men are being classified as soon as their questionnaires are re- eeiVed.
 In all probability in the next call for men which is for July 22 many of the quota will be made up Of re- classified men who heretofore have been in deferred classification. The examining of the re-elassifed men will start within a short time and they will be qualified for full military service or put in the limited service class
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
TWO ARE HELD FOR
 U. s. DISTRICT COURT Joseph Bannon of Lexington and Mrs. Angelina carboni on Bootlegsna Charges.

There were two hearings Monday before U. S. Commissioner Earl E. MatheWsen of alleged cases of boot logging. The first hearing was that of Joseph Ramon of Lexington, Mass, charged with selling liquor to a sailor Bannon was found guilty of the crime and was held for the U. S. district court under bonds of S300 which he was unable to secure and he went to jail to await trial.
 The second case was that of Mrs. Angelina Carboni, charged with sell ing liquor to men in uniform of the United States. Mrs. Carboni waved examination and she was held for the '. s. district court under bonds of $500 which she secured. I. J. Des- mond appeared for Mrs. Cadboni.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
AT DAVIS THEATRE
Two Ria Features on Pieturs Bill.

Two Big Features on Picture Bill.
 At the Davis theatre for the first half of this week the bill includes two extra ordinary features, one being The Mating of Marcella. featuring Dorothy Dalton in an Ince production of six reels, the other is Ruggles of Red Gap in which Taylor Holmes plays the leading role of an English valet in the wild and woolly west
 Both films are intensely interesting but in the last film the scenery of the western country is exceptional and the whole setting is highly artistic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
NO MORE COMPRESSED AIR.
Users Are Notified That Their Supply
 Will Be Cut Off on July 15.

Users of compressed air in the city were notified on Monday by the Nor wien Compressed Air Power company that after July Is there would be no power of this nature furnished and that they must seek power from some other means. There are large mum Der of plants that will be affected by this order as well as those plants us ing compressed air as an auxiliary power.
 The reason for this notice is said to he that the power plant will be con verted into an electricity manufactur- inz plant tc he used in connection with other nawer distributing concerns as au auxiliary station.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
Sent to State Hospital.

James ". McGrath was sent to the Norwich State Hospital for treatment on Monday night by Dr. Louis T. Cas- sidy after the doctor had been called to the police station where McGrath had been taken after he was found in a badly intoxicated condition on Franklin streek. ----
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
RECEIVE DIPLOMAS IN
 TRAINING DETACHMENT
George A. Chase and A. Chester Bell Specialized in Motor and Auto Work

George A. Chase and G. Chester Bell who enlisted in the U. s. army and were sent to Franklin Union Training Deta chment at Bosten, have grad
 uated from the training school and have received their diplomas The two young men have specialized in motor and automobile work. They have not received notice as to where they will be located but it is expected that they will be transferred to some cantonment or placed with a regiment
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
City of Norwich Water Works
Office of

UIHGs CT
 Board of Water coRnaissieneTs.
 Norwich, Conn. July l.. ts1s.- Water rates for the aHartsF ending June 30, 1918, are due and RsSaPte at the office July l. 1918. Gffse apeR from S.s0 a. m. to p. m.
 Additions will be made te Ali bills remaining unpaid after July sa. WILLIAM H. MGUINNFIss, Cashier. S
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
FUNERAL
Miss Aliee A. Hull.

The funeral Of Miss Alice Adelaide Hull was held Saturday afternoon from the home of her father. John Hui at g Rogers avenue, at 1.39 o. clock. There was a large attendance and many beautiful floral forms. Rev. Joseph F. Cohb. pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, conducted the services. The bearers were Louis Huh. Frank Hull, J. P. Murray and Thomas Brennan. Burial was in the family lot in the Jewett City een;e- terg where a committal service was conducted at the grave by Rev. MT. Cobb. Undertaken George G. Grant had charge of the funeral arrange nlents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
DISCUSS GOAL SUPPLY
 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
No Bids Received This Year From
 Dealers by Fire Commissioners.

The fire commissioners held a meet ing Monday afternoon in the office of Chief Howard L. Stanton. Matters of a routiEs nature occupied the attention of the meeting. The matter of secur- ing coal for the coming winter was one of the topics discussed. In previous years coal dealers have sent in bids for the contracts but this year owing to certain conditions no biss were sent in and the fire department will secure coal wherever it can. Other matters concerning the fire protection of the city were discussed but nothing was announced regarding these matters.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
ATTENT1ON! /!

All male persons of German dssees& are requested te nareA in parade July 4th. Please attend ALL.
 Meeting at p. nn., 25 shetuekst Street. ',
 THE ceMMlTTEE,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
HAIR HINTS
Helpful Advice for Care of the Hair Worthy the Attention of Everyone Who Would Avoid Bandruff, Itching Scalp, Gray Hair and Badness.

If your hair is getting thin or you are troubled with dandruff or itching scalp use Parisian sage daily for 9 week and you will surely be surprised to see how quickly it stops your hair from falling and removes every sign of dandruff and itching scalp.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
Canterbury Delegates.

A. Hale Bennett, Nelson J. Lyon Samuel A. Carpenter end Napoleon ]. Gosselin were the four delegates sent from Canterbury to attend the Second district democratic eengres- sional convention here on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
ManIey Hitohon in Merchant Marine.

Word has been received from Man ley Hitchon stating that he has suc- cassfully passed the physical exami- nation for the U. S, Merchant Marine at the Boston recruiting station and will enter upon active service at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
Melting Pot Note.

In the English Army there ia | General French, A General Irish, Sen eral Welsh, General English and Ge1- eral St. Germain. They will probably have to wait for the Chinese to get & General Yan Kee.-Milwalikee News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

presented to the church, prayer yss offered by Rev. Nelson Poe Carey, formerly of this city. eheFAd pFayeF.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
Rev. N. p. Carey at Service.

At a service at the Veverly Farms Baptist church en Sunday when flags representing all the allied nations were
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

Before going to he'd rub a little Parisian sage into my scalp" says a woman whose Injurious soft and fluffy hair is greatly admired. 'This keeps my hair from being dry, brittle or scraggly. helps it to retain it's nat ural color and beauty, and makes it easy to dress attractively."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

Beautiful. soft, glossy, healthy hair, and lots of it, is simple matter for those who use Partisan sage. This harmless, inexpensive, deiicately per fumed and non greasy inEigeTater is sold by Lee & osgood Co. and at all good drug and toilet counters. Be sure you get ths genuine Parisian sage (Girpuxs) as that has the money back guarantee printed on every package.-Adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

A patriotic little girl from Uncasville Katherine Gottschalk, has brought four pounds of tinfoil to the room of the Womans league in the Thayer build ing, Norwich, to be sold for the free wool fund
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

Letters received by Norwich rela- tives from Prof. Albert R. Chandler, now near Venice, tell interesting sto- ries of the gratitude manifested by refugees when supplied clothing, etc, by the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
l88th Dividend

Office of The Norwich Savings Sssisky
 Norwich, eennz June f6, isfS.
 The Directors of this seeissy hays declared out of the earnings of the current six months semi, aRHHsl dividend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annuna, payable to dspeef. tors entitled thsrete en and aftegs July IS, 1918,
 COSTELLO LIPPETT, Treasgrer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

The marriage of Miss Elizabeth c. Decker and Robert McAda1ns will be held at the home of Miss Decker's father, Charles T Decker. 269 Hemp stead street, New London, Friday, July 9th.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
Preparinu for the Raids.

Boston is eamefaging the puhale buildings in anticipation of GeFman ar raids. Imagine Bunker Hili monument disguised as a eaueFkraut actory!-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

murder mystery in Rockville has not been solved after seven days and the body of Big Charlie" the man found dead in the Springville spring Thursday evening, still remains un- identified
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
ADD 300 NAMES
 TO HONOR ROLL Total of Norwich Roll is Now Near the Thousand Mark.

Painters were engaged on Monday in placing three hundred more names of boys from Norwich who are in the federal service on the honor roll at the citi hall. This brings the total number of names on the roll up to nearly the one thousand mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

All women interested in forming a Red Cress auxiliary in the Central Baptist church or in making Red Cross work more effective among the women of that church have been re- quested to meet after prayer meeting Thursday night
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

Any man with moth eaten ideas simply has to air his opinions. j,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

WHEN YOU WANT 90 put your bus iness befoFe the public, there is no medium better than through the ad- hsrtisi1e columns ,9fzz The 7RNlleEin. ..s.z..
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Katharine A. Kent has return ed to her home on Washington street after two weeks visit with her brother, Henry W. Kent, at Cold Spring liar bor, l.. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

It's all well enough to believe in fate, providing you act according to zaur best judgment,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-02

A Pennington item reads: Through the courtesy of Mir and Mrs. Robert Porter Keep, all Red Cross classes will be held in the gymnasium of the Porter school, beginning July 1st.