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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
NATIVE GERMAN SAYS
 AMERICA MUST WIN G. T. Bochman of Hartford Says Our Best Is Least We Can Do Now.

Born in Saxony. forty-six years ago, G. T. Bochman of HartfoDA told an audience at the Davis Theatre on Sun day afternoon at the meeting under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian Association, that he had never failed to be grateful that his father had seen the wisdom of bring ing his two boys to this country, and he was proud to be an American citi- zen a citizen of the greatest country in the world.
 This patriotic declaration at the opening of his address brought forth a burst of applause which was re- peated at other points, when he af- firmed his belief in America and his detestation of Germany, which is re- sponsible for every drop of blood shed, every misery and every heartaehe brought on through this war. But we know that she is going to answer for it all for our boys are not coming back until the job is done and done right. He contrasted conditions for the Workingman in Germany with the same man in America, stating that carpenters received from SPA to $1.61 per day, plumbers from S113 to $1.39 per day, and women from 49 cents to | 67 cents. What with low pay and high
  | to save in a year is about $200. Speaking of the Liberty bonds, he said that any man who does not buy l them ought to hang his head in shame unless he can look into the face of our soldier boys when they return and can give an excuse that will satisfy l those boys in khaki. It is the choice between buying war savings stamps and Liberty bonds or submitting tc taxation. Uncle Sam is three times as rich as Kaiser Bill and are we go- l ing to fall down on the job at only oul third loan when Germany has just
 f1oated it's eighth loan2 It is every
 man, woman and child in America against every man, woman and child | in Germany, every railroad, every ship every manufacturer, every dollar 1T America against every railroad, ship manufacturer and dollar in Germany
 Our best is, the very least we can rem
 der at this time.
 President James L. Case of the as
 sociation conducted the meeting ant
 there were several fine selections b! 1 Tubbs' band, directed by John M Swahn, with two well rendered solo
 by Al Craig, who was accompanied D!
 the band. He sang Our Boys ant
 Men. a selection arranged to the tun
 of America, and Rock of Ages. Rev
 c. H. Ricketts offered prayer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
PERSONALS


 Harry Vetter; of the U. s. s. Full wich.
 Alfred K. Hartley of the U. s. S. Fulton was at his home in Norwich over Sunday.
 Mrs. George H. Pratt is visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Percy s. Palmer. Fall River, Mass.
 Peter veluta has returned to Ston- ington from Norwich where he at tended the wedding of relative.
 MT. and Mrs. James P. Donnelly (Emma Patton), have returned from their wedding journey to New York.
 L. Edwin Hill, assistant physical ,di- rector of the Hartford Y. M. C. A. spent Sunday with his parents at their home, S2 Church street.
 Miss Bernice Burnham of Hampton former student at Norwich Ari school, mas entered the employ of the Marlin Rockwell corporation
 Mrs G. H. Benjamin of Springfield Mass, has been called to Norwich ow- ing to the serious illness of her father George w. Hamilton, of Spring street.
 Horace H. Allen, of New London and Christopher G. Allen of the U. $ $. Massachusetts were at the home ol their parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Al len. of Church street, over Sunday.
 pr. Charles H. Lamb of Town street and his sister, Mrs. Hattie E. Brain. erd of Mystic, received notice las week of the death Of William Palmer of Colchester MT. Palmer's wife, whC died several years ago. was their rel ative.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
THEATRE SUBSCRIPTIONS
 ToTALLED sso,osO
In Past Week For Liberty Bonds-WilI
 Be Continued a Week.

At the local theatres during the past week exactly $3o.OOO was subscribed in Liberty Bonds through the activi- ties of a committee under the direction of Mrs. Ebenezer Learned.
 The Breed theatre led with the to- tai subscriptions for the week of s14.- $50, the Auditorium next with $S.200 and the Davis secured s6,950.
 At the Breed Saturday evening James l.. Case gave a stirring appeal and as result $10.35o was secured which was divided as into the follow ing subscriptions: 1 for 5000, 4 for s1,- 600, 3 for $500, 2 for s2o0, for $1OO and g for $50 Those in charge were Miss Hazel Smith, Miss Marion Swan, Mrs. George S. Powers, Miss Mary Isbister and Miss Ruth Kim ball.
 At the Auditorium $500 was the sum secured from p subscriptions Here Mrs Herman Sears was n charge assisted by Miss Rose Gold- berg and Miss Rae Gordon. John Hal was barker.
 Owing to a misunderstanding there was no collection at the Davis theatre although Judge J. H. Barnes made z stirring four minute talk which would have undoubtedly resulted in man! subscriptions. The collections at tht theaters will continue this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29

oered the Star Spangled Banner, Ted by the Holy Name society.
 Benediction of the blessed sacra- ment was given by Rev. Father Belle T rose, assisted by Rev. Father Nor risey.
 For a recessional Gounods Praise Ye the Father was rendered by the choir. sI Rev. John H. Fitzmaurice, rector, had full charge of the arrangements, and the credit of having the service flag was given to the Ladies' Charita- ble Society who purchased it with funds from their treasury and gave it to the parish Later in the week the flag will be thrown to, the breeze on the grounds adjoining the rectory 1 Soldiers and sailors were present from Camp Devens, Forts Michie, Terry and Slocum and the submarine base at New London. All told it was an event long to be remembered and
 q fitting tribute to the 100 sons who have gone forth.
 The following is the list of men rep 1 resented by the stars on the service /! flag:
 John J. Anderson, Dennis J. Barry, l Francis P. Barry, Michael J. Barry, 1 Thomas c. Barry, Henry J. Berry, NJ. Joseph Bellefeur, Joseph Brongno, 1 Dominick A. Belliveau, Fred J. Brophy, l Frank D. Burke. James T. Burke,
 Martin F. Burns. Felix J. Barry, Louis J. Bolton, Salvatore Brongno, James | Carver, Jr., Lawrence Cantwell, M J.
 Carter, Henry J. Carter, Joseph Casey,
 Walter r. Congdon, Daniel Connolly,
 James Cook, George E. Counihan,
 Horace F. Corning.
 Patrick Delaney, Thomas Delaney,
 John c. Donovan, George Desrosiers, | hnr TA,se II
 John T. Dunion, John P. Downing,
 Patrick F. Downing, Walter F. Dono- van, Martin Enright Thomas j. En- right Ernest D. Fox, Paul F. Gadle, Nj
 D., Edward J. Gilchrist, Thomas D.
 Gauthier, Lloyd c. Gelino, Henry Har-
 rington, Thomas Harrington. Lawrence
 J. Hyde, John J. Hoar, George T Jackson, James J. Kane. Daniel Kelly M. Frank Leonard, Andrew Leblanc Charles Lacavera, John P. Leahy George E. Leahy.
 Murphy M D., Timothy J. Murphy James M Murphy Michael J Matri , Charles J. Mclaughlin, Patrick J. Me 7 Mahon, Felix B. AIcMahon, Francis P
 Murtfa, Jr., John T. Mccormick. Joh1 5 H. Mussel. Ronald P. Musserl. Henry 2 F. Marshall, Frederick J. Marshall, Ed t ward F. Murphy, Patrick McAtaivey 5 James J. Nevens, Lawrence E. No : Ian.
 William F. o'Neil. George A ! O'Brien.
 F Fred J. Plante, Henry L. Plante, Jo s seph l.. Plante.
 t Robert Quinn.
 g Edward F. Reardon. Michael J. Reed y Herbert E. Ring. Frank Rine11a. H e Frank Riordan, David P. Ryan, John J Reardon
 f Nicholas J. SpelIman, William Shea 0 Patrick J. Shea. Michael L. Shea, Da S vid F. Sheehan. Thomas A. Sheehar t Richard J. Sheehan, John Shea. e James Thompson 0 Peter j. Virono.
 Nicholas V. Walsh. James P. Walsf e FErnest J. Williamson.
 Joseph Warrington.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29

early education in the district schools of Ashford and iii 1873 he came to Norwich and entered the employ of his uncle. ]. P. Barsfow as T clerk.
 In 1878 he and tiie late Frank H. Smith were taken into partnership and the firm became J. P Barstow & Go. When Mir. Barstow died in 1893 the firm retained the name and is the second oldest on Water street. On Oct. 19. 1912. Mr. Byles sold out his interest to his partner and retired to private life.
 In Mansfield Conn. Mr Byles was married to Mary Eva Hooker who was born in that town Jan. 15. 1854. (Sholes) Hooker. In his political principles Mr Byles was a republi- can but he always declined to hold of fee. He was a 32d degree Mason be- longing to Somerset lodge, No 34. F. X 4. NJ. and to Sphinx Temple of the Mystic Shrine of Hartf&rd He also heionged to Norwich lodge, No. 2S4, N. E. O. P. and to the Arcanum club. He was a member of the Broadway Congregational church.
 He is survived by his wife and two sons, Robert H. of New London and Everett B. of Providence. R. l., and also three sisters. Mrs. Frank Car penter of Wethersfeld, Mrs. Fred Brown of Bridgeport and Mrs. Lucy Wilson of Wethersfield There are Ryles and Robert Everett Byles of New London.
 George R. Sanders. On Sunday morning at the home of his niece. Mrs. Lilly Brainard of 20 Mechanic street, George R. Sanders passed away after an illness of many weeks duration.
 Mir. Sanders was born in Montville 7S years ago, the son of George and 1 Jerusha Sanders. He received his early education in the schools of that place and at the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in the Hospital corps as hospital steward. He served | during the war, most of his time be- | ing spent on the Mississippi and in the south. At the close of the war he :! located in Pennsylvania where he at i tained the rank of colonel in the 1 Pennsylvania militia.
 For some time previous to his be 1 ing taken i'll he was quartermastel of Sedgwick Post. No. 1, G. A. R.. anC served in that capacity as long as hi health permitted. Mir. Sanders wa, prominent in the work of the C.. A R. and at Memorial day exercises wa a speaker in the public schools, botl here and in Montville.
 He is survived by several niece and nephews.
 Mrs. Robert c. Montgomery.
 Word has been received of tn
 death of Mrs. Mary C. Montgomery
 widow of Robert c. Montgomery
 which occurred April 23 at her hom in Charlotte, N C., after years i'll
 ness. She is survived. by three son
 and five daughters. One of the son
 is Robert H. Montgomery of Co street, Norwich.
 The Charlotte Observer says: Mr.
 Montgomery was member of one C the oldest and best known families i the south. She was the daughter (
 Charles and Frances Hutchinson an a direct descendant of William Hutct inson, one of the witnesses of tf
 signers of the Declaration of Inde pendence.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
SAILORS BREAKFAST
 AT Y. M. c. A. BUILDING.
Sixty of the Navy Men Were There
 on Sunday Morning.

At 9.30 o'clock Sunday morning so sailors enjoyed the second Sunday breakfast at the Young Mems Chris tian association.
 Many were the expressions of ap- preciation on the part of the Nboys and they freely spoke of how they relished home cooking once more. Before. dur ing and after the breakfast James Drew rendered patriotic selections on the piano, and the fellows joined heartily in the singing. President Case of the "" gave the boys a warn word of welcome and he emphasized the three things the association stood for, namely, a strong body, a trained mind and especially a well developed character. He expressed the hope that the boys would all be spared to come back home again and that they would come back with stalwart characters, ready to do their part in the recon struction after the war
 The following young ladies served the breakfast: Misses Abby Gallup Esther Allen, Mabel Bowers, Helen Peale, Helena Wulf and Genie Deane One of the auxiliary directors was in charge of the breakafst John w Boynton assisted materially in pre- pairing the meal, and he has been en- gagged to catch regularly on Sunday mornings.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
FLAG WITH 100 STARS FOR ST. MARY'S
Presented Church By Ladies' Charitable SocietyUnf
 ed at Altar With the Stars and Strpe-Rev. W. A. Keefe Makes Patriotic Address-Church Filled 10 the Doors.

With congregation estimated at 1,500, filling St. Mary's church to the standing room point on Sunday eve ming, an American flag and a service flag with 100 stars in it were blessed with impressive ceremonies that in-' cluded a ringing patriotic address by Rev. William A. Keefe of Plainfield, former curate of the parish. He spoke upon the topic. Love of God and Country
 Rev. Father Keefe paid an eloquent tribute to the devoted sons of St. Mary's who have offered their utmost for their country and their church that they may hurl back the impious Hun, at once the enemy of their country and their church.
 The service flag was 8 gift to the church from the Ladies' Charitable society.
 Solemn vespers was sung at 730, Rev Ulderic O. Bellerose of Taft vile being eelebrant, Rev Richard F. Morrisey of NoluntoWn deacon. Rev. Adelard Lacroix of Baltic, sub deacon and Rev. William H. Kennedy, master of ceremonies. Other priests in the sanctuary were theerector. Rev. John H. Fitzmaurice, Revs. Charles w. Brennan, Norwich Town, Joseph V.
 
 jewsld of this city. John J. McCabe, Jewett City, and William A. Keefe of Plainfeld, who delivered the patriotic address.
 Menadante's Vespers was sung by ] the augmented choir, directed by the organist, Mrs. Thomas P. Healey. and ] the solo parts were well rendered by the Misses Sadie A. Driscoll. Emma A. Portelance and John C. Fontaine and Horace F. Corning.
 ] Both flags were placed at the real ] of the church and, following the ves- per service. came the. procession o1 8 children, the boys wearing blacl and white clothes, the girls all 1T white with sashes of red, white anj ] hlue. This procession was headed by Loretta Gadle Goddess of Liberty) escorted by Francis Humphrey (rep
 resenting the army), and James Leon
 ard Representing the navy). Tn
 boys came first escorting the girl
 who carried both flags to the mail
 altar where the blessing was per
 formed by the pastor, Rev. John H Fitzmaurice. First came the nationa
 flag and the congrega ton arose t
 act as sponsors; then the service fla , of 100 stars from which the word St
 Marv's is written and the sponsor
 Tor this were the Ladies Charit3b bl
 Society. who purchased and donated
 to the parish and the fathers, mother
 and sisters who had sons and broth
 CTS in the conflict.
 The school children Of the paris
 school sang America and gave thei pledge of allegiance to the flag A both flags were unfurled together a
 the main altar the Ladies' Cnaritabl society and Young Ladies Sodalit rendered Columbia, the Gem of tn {. Ocean.
 Rev. !. H. Fitbmaurice, rector ( the parish expressed his thanks t i, the large gathering to the societie . and parishioners who had bouef Liberty bonds on each loan and tn
 school children who have sold 500 } thrift stamps
 l Following the patriotic address tn l entire congregation arose and ren
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
RED CROSS AuxlLIARIEs
 COMPLETE MUCH WORK
Reports Are Made of What Was Fin
 ished During March.

The nine auxiliaries of the Norwich branch. of the American Red Cross have made reports of a great amount of work done in the month of March. They are as follows:
 Baltic Branch. Two hundred and twenty-fice triangu- lar bandages, 105 abdominal oandages, 1S pairs pajamas, 20 hot water bag covers, 10 face cloths. eye bandages. 2 surgical shirts. 2 comfort pillows, 20 property bags.
 Lebanon.
 Two convalescent robes. comfort bags, set underwear, IS sleeveless shirts, 21 pairs rajamas 12 property bags, 1T knitted hot water bag covers. face cloth.
 Canterbury.
 Twenty pairs paiamas. 10 sets un- derwear. g hospital shirts 1 pair un- derdrawers, bed spreads, 1 helmet 1 pair socks, hot water bag cov- CT.
 Preston City. Twenty one pairs pajamas, 8 sets oi underwear, ? pairs underdrawers, 2t comfort pillows. 10 property bags. { sweaters, pairs socks, pairs wrist | lets, 19 surgical gowns Given to Norwich chapter s54.30, the proceeds of an entertainment. Gales Ferry.
 Ninety triangular bandages. AS bandages, 40 four tailed, two-yart knitted bandagesc For Belgian layettes: Two jackets, dresses, pairs bootees, capes, waists, bonnets. 14 pairs socks. sweaters, scarfs abdominal bands, helmets 9 pairs wristiets.
 Occum and Versailles.
 Forty abdominal bandages, II pair pajamas, pairs uuder!rawers, 15 ban7ages, 13 property bags, 4 com fort bags.
 I FitchviIIe. l Twelve pairs pajanas, Is sleeveless vests, pairs underwear, B propert bags, 10 hospital spreads, sweater 1 trench cloth, ? pairs Wristlets, 1 fac cloth.
 Poquetanuek. II Twelve hospital shirts, pairs pa jamas, sleeveless shirts. pairs ( , underwear, 5S abdominal bandages, T banGages, comfort pillows, fac cloths.
 LeffingwelI.
 Thirty abdominal bandages, trianf ular bandages, pairs pajamas, 5 III . derwear sets.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
FUN ERAL.
Chester M. Barnes.

The funeral of Chester M. Barnes was held from his late home in Pres ton, at 2:30 o'clock, Saturday after noon, with many relatives and friends in attendance. Rev. c. H. Ricketts, pastor of the Greeneville Congrega- tional church. conducted the services. The bearers were friends and relatives of the deceased, acted as bearers. Bur ial was in the Palmer cemetery in Preston, where a committal service was read at the grave by Rev. MT. Ric- ketts Undertakers Henry Allen and Son had charge of the funeral ar rangementS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
Navy Men at Y. M. C. A.

An unusually large number of sail ors and soldiers made use of the Y. M. c. A. building on Saturday and Sunday; by far the largest number of letters were written than at any week end thus far, and the fellows thor oughly enjoyed the shower baths; in fact, the janitor was kept busy rush. ing the heater to keep up the supply of hot water. Several of the boys made inquiry about church services and were directed to the church of their choice. The following men were on duty. at the office during Sunday: Joseph R. Rinehart Ralph Martin, Jo- seph Carlevale, J. Harold Ely and Sec retarY Edwin Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
THIN PEOPLE
 GAIN WEIGHT

Thinness and weakness are usually due to starved nerves. Our bodies need more phosphate than is con tained in modern foods. To remedy this, physicians recommend plain bitro- phosphate, which is such di- gestible form of phosphate that it feeds the nerves directly, and as they gain in power, the body gains in plumpness, weight and strength.
 Ritro- phosphate is prescribed in- stead of inferior phosphates because lt is known as a pure, organic phos- phate, carefully prepared. You can get the genuine standard bitro- -phos- phate at Lee & Osgood's or any first class drug store.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
HE CURED CHRONIC GOLD
 WITH V|NOL
Mir. BagIey's Letter Printed
 Here as Proof.

Dunn, N. CT suffered with chronic cold for four months, coughed day and night. Had to keep on work. ing when I was not able to. l saw Vinol advertised and tried it, and l want to tell you it just cured that cold in a short time"-J. c. Bagley, Dunn, N c.
 That's because Vinol is a constitu- tional cod liver and iron remedy which aids digestion, enriches the blood and creates strength. Then cllrnoic coughs and colds naturally disappear. Your money will be re- turned if it does not help you. Broadway Pharmacy, q. G. Engler, Proprietor, Norwich. Ninol is sold in Willimantic by the Wilson Drug O.. in Danielscn by the A. ". Williams Pharmacy. and in Putnam by J. F.
 Donahue and at the. best drug store | in every town and city in the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
OFFICERS INVESTIGATE
 BOSWELL AVENUE MAN
Make Midnight Visit to His Home But
 Report Nothing Against Him.

Arrival of a party of federal officers and the local police about midnight on Saturday on Boswell avenue near Arnold street and their entrance into the basement tenement at 92 Boswell avenue, where they questioned the man who lived there for about an hour stirred up that neighborhood pretty thoroughly.
 It was reported that the man was suspected of disloyalty but the authori- ties stated after the investigation that they found nothing against him.
 Neighbors reported that the man left town with dress suit case on Sun day afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
SEEKS FINAL REPORTS
 FROM MEMS COMMITTEES
Chairman Beckiey Expects to Make Up
 Last Figures Tonight

A number of members of the mems committee on the house to house can vass for the Liberty bonds were still at work on Saturday and will do more work today in final effort not to leave any stone unturned to make their re- port as large as possible.
 Chairman T. H. Beckley is desirous of having every captain make final report some time today and close the campaign so that he may present a full statement of the work for pub lication in The Bulletin on Tues day morning.
 The last report was a1ss,5oo sub scribed uD to Saturday morning, but it is expected that this sum will be increased when the final report is made.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
NORWICH HAS REACHED
 FIGURE OF $s51, 1,o5o Must Make Big Response to Reach l Quota in Liberty Loan This Week.

A large number of towns have xceed- ed their quotas in the Third Liberty Loan drive. Norwich is not one of these and she won't be unless some of the people who are able to subscribe for large amounts get rid of that Let George Do It Spirit" and come across with their subscriptions. On Saturday at the close of the third week of the drive the total for the city was $S51,- O50 from 4.65S subscriptions which is about $20o per subscription which is an exceedingly low rate for a town with the wealth that Norwich pos- sesses. The subscription number is far ahead of the last loan and it will ex- ceed the previous numbers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
ELGART OF COLCHESTER
 SUES BOSTON CONCERN
For Alleged Failure to Install Ma
 chinery For Grist Mill.

Damages of $1.,500 are claimed by D. Elgart of Colchester in a suit brought in the superior court against L. B. Dow, Inc, of Boston. The plain tiff alleges that the defendant com pany has failed to keep its contract to install for him at Colchester in a good worknlanlike manner the machinery and equipment for grist mill which was to cost $750. The machinery was to have been shipped within twelve days from December ', 1915. and to be in running order within six days from the time of it's arrival in Col chester.
 Mir. .Elgart makes the claim that he spent {. considerable sum in putting in tine foundation for the engine, that the shipments were delayed for several weeks, and that the defendant has re- fused to put the plant in running or der, so that in consequence he has never been able to operate it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
WEDDING.
snyder-Bennett.

The marriage of Charles W. Snyder of New Haven and Mrs. Melissa F. s. Bennett took place on Saturday after noon at the home of the parents of the bride, Mir. and Mrs. Edward F. Stin- son, of 50 Monroe street. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. A. r. Purkiss. The groom is employed in a gunshop in New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
Rssian. at Merchants Bank.

Harold w. Cranska has resigned his position at the Merchants Ma tional bank and will leave the city on Wednesday, May 1, in the party of eighteen men to enter the army. Mir. Cranska has been popular and highly esteemed clerk at this enter prising institution for the past three years, where he will be greatly missed by hosts of friends who deeply regret his leaving town
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-29
Home From Florida Trip.

Mr and Mrs. Edward B. Clark of the Clark homestead at Saybrook, re- gently entertained their aunt, Mrs. Martha W. Park and their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ebert O. Park. who were on their way home to Groton from the Florida coast where they have spent the winter They travelled in Mir Parks automobile. visiting all the cities of interest along the jour Eey, including Washington, D. C., and New York.