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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
PLAINFIELD
Score a Tie. 1-1, in Game With Wau- regan - Trespassers on Railroad Property Warned-Reception-Per- sonaI Items.

Miss Sarah Provost and Frances Burby of Pawtueket, R. l., spent the week end with MT and Mrs James Burby and MT. and Mrs Wilfred Pro- vost
 Joseph Sobo has returned to Stam- ford after working two months with the Western Union in Plainfield.
 John Murdocll was weekend vis- itor in Pomfret.
 Dinny Sullivan was business caI- CT in Norwich Saturday.
 Score a Tie.
 Plainfield Independents had game with Wauregan Sunday, on the Doug las ball lot. Peloquin of Wauregan was on the mound for the visitors and Bellard for the Independents. Both teams played a great game and very few errors occurred throughout the game. Up to the lucky seventh the scohe was tie, Il. In the last two get the winning run. Howard Nolan starred on the stick work for the Fn- dependents and Dinae for Wauregah
 The lineup follows: N. Gibeault ID, C. Varnieur c. A. Dessert Sb, F. Din- nae ss, A. Peloquin D, w. Hill cf, L. Peloquin If. A. Bouchir 2b, A. Aunin If; for the Independents. P. Bellard | F, H. Nolan 3b, A. Lef1eur If. w. La- mothe of, J. Couchon If, c. Normandy ss, Rayno ss. F. Jolly 1b, G. Gosselin C.
 Warned Against Trespassing. George Babcock, freight and station agent in P1ainf1eld, has issued the fol- lowing order: Children or adults caught trespassing on the tracks around Plainfield shall be imprisoned Of fined. or both The parents of the children will be responsible for tres passing on the tracks. Last week a | trolley car had been damaged so that | it had to be lowed in because some boys had put g. cruss5ar on the track and damaged the springs. Signs have | been put up on post and on buildings | around the depot and if people do not | heed warning they will have to pay the fines.
 Miss Agnes Peltier, who has been 1 taking a nurses training course in a training hospital in Hartford, has re- 1 turned home for a few days. She is to attend the Plainfield High school graduation.
 Many Attend Reception. A large number of local and out of town people attended the reception given by Mrs. Baker Tracey of Prov idence. The Piainfield military or- chestra furnished the music. It was given in Krauss' hall Saturday eve ming
 Lewis Lacrosse stationed at Camp
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
WILLIM

o'clock in the high school assembly ball. H. c. Lathrop of the school board will present the diplomas. Principal Harroun states that all except one of the graduates will enter the high school.
 The model school graduation will be held at town hall Wednesday evening. The class numbers g, 12 of whom are honor pupils, that is have an average of so or over in all subjects. Attorney Thomas J. Kelley of the school board will present the diplomas.
 The normal school graduation will be held in. the high school assembly hall Thursday afternoon at 2.S0. There are 62 in the graduating class. Henry c. Morrison, assistant secretary of the state board of education, will present the pildomas. Rev Abraham Rikbamy will give the address to the students.
 The high school graduation will be held in the school auditorium Thursday evening at 8. There are about 75 in the class, 3S of whom are honor pupils. Dr. F. E. Guild, chairman of the school board, will present the diplomas.
 Commencement exercises for St. Mary's parish will be held in St. Mary's hall Sunday evening at o'clock. A feature of the exercises will be the flag drill by 80 students. Rev. J. J. Papillon will address the class.
 Other school events during the week include the normal school class day exercises at the high school auditorium Wednesday afternoon at 2.30, the high school class day exercises in the audi torium at 10.+5 Wednesday morning, and the senior reception Friday even ing at o'clock. The last is the biggest social event in the high school calendar
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
DELEGATES -AT-LARGE ELECTED
Session L. Adams of PlainfieId and Charles o. Thompson of Pon,fret the Choice.

Delegates from the 29th senatorial district for the republican state con- vention met at the town hall in this city Saturday afternoon and elected two delegates at large
 The meeting was called to order by State Central Committeeman Charles A. Gates. George E. Hinman of this city was chosen chairman and E. F. Babson of Brooklyn clerk The follow ing were present when the roll was called by the clerk: Brooklyn, Charles H. Blake, B. c. Babson Chaplin, Charles B. Russ, Frank w. Chappell: Canterbury, Frank F. Miller, Edward Baker Arthur Bennett, James Towne; Hampton, Albert L. Mills, Frank A. Phillips; Plainfeld, Charles Bragg, AL len A. Moffitt, Samuel T. Butterworth w. F. Sheldon; Pomfret, F. L. Wright, Holm 'Ashe, Willis Covel: Scotland, George $. Carey, Harry P. Chesbro, Windham, A. Arnold Peckham, George D. Hinman.
 Session L. Adams, Plainfeld, and Charles O. Thompson, Pomfret, were unanimously elected delegates at large. Charles A. Gates of this city was re- elected state central committeeman, The following were named to serve on the various committees at the state convention: Vice president, $. Arnold Peckham, Willimantic; permanent or ganization, John Ashe, Pomfret;, cre- dentials. Frank A. Phillips, Hampton; resolutions, Session l.. Adams. Plain field; rules. Edward Baker, Canter- bury.
 Mayor CharleseAT Gates then thank ed the delegatse nominating him state committs9nan and invited all to dine with hiAh at the Hooker house, several invited guests attending. Preceding the dinner, prayer was of fered by Rev. Walter F. Borchert.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
FoREsTERs' MEMORIAL.
Griswold Lodge Decorates Graves of
 Sixteen Departed Brothers.

The memorial service conducted an nually for deceased members of Court Griswold lodge, F. of A., was held on Sunday afternoon Chief Ranger Geo Heidelberg conducted the service The grames decorated were those of Dan- iel Scully, Patrick Farrell, Michael OMara, Frederick Partridge, Thomas Grady, Jerry Morin, John Clark. John Bray, Louis Laliberte, Joseph Hero. Raymond " Murray, Joseph Ritchie. Maurice J. Shea, Victor L'Heureux. Thomas Morrison, James Farrell. The last two members of other lodges.
 Was an Honor Student.
 Mrs Arba Browning and Miss Sibv1 Browning have been in Boston attend ing commencement exercises at Tufts college. Mrs. Browning's son. Frank. was one of the four honor students in tEe class in dentistry.
 Mir. and Mrs Thomas McBroome and family spent Sunday in River point, R. l., making the trip by auto mobile
 The White Eagle band were in Will limantic Friday and played in the pa- rade.
 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Faber have received word of the safe arrival over seas of their son, Stephen.
 Dorcas circle of the Kings Daugh- ters meets at Mrs. Charles F. Spic- CTS on Tuesday afternoon, and will tie a quilt.
 The Stonington Union Association of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
cHILDREN's DAY
Observed at Methodist Church Sun
 day Evening.

Children's Day was observed at the Methodist church Sunday evening Mrs. A. C. Burdicl1 and Miss Marian Anthony arranged the following pro- gramme: Song by school: prayer, pastor; Welcome to Children's Day, Lillian McClugg2ge: recitations, The Meaning of Childrens Day, Everett McCluggage; The First Childrens Day, Bertha Davis; exercise, three girls; song by school: recitation, A Battle, Everett Thornton: exercise Working Together four boys; song, school; recitations, Raiudrop Elves, Jessie Hewitson: Tit for Tat, Aileen Burdick; exercise, So Will I, three girls; song by school; reeitations, The Flowers, Harriet McCluggage; A Les son, Christine Burdick; exercise, A Bouquet, four girls: song by school; recitations. For Our Sakes He Be- came Poor. Edith Howe; A Breeze, else, Just Tell Us What to Do, two boys; recitation, What the Blossoms Say, Gertrude Soule remarks by the pastor; special offering; song by the school.
 News in General.
 Mrs. Anna Cummings of Brooklyn, Conn.,, is visiting her cousin, Miss M. A. Burdick.
 Mrs. I. B. Sweet attended the grad nation from the grammar school in Pawtucket of her granddaughter, Miss Loletta Lord. Miss Lords recitation received much favorable comment.
 MT and Mrs. George Soule and son Thomas of East Greenwich spent Sun day with Mir Soule's mother, Mrs. Annie Soule and other relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
Brief Mention,

Gilbert Flynn was visitor at Crys- tai lake Sunday.
 Private Herman Rupprecht spent Sunday in this city with his sister, Mrs. John Upton.
 Miss Armeda Wright, who is en- ployed in Hartford spent the week end with her parents in this city
 Miss Helen McFahey of St. Joseph's hospital staff is spending her vacation in Norwich with her parents.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis Lincoln of New London spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. James A. Avoy of Belleveue street.
 A. c. Mallett, former student at Storrs college, in the class of '19, now in training at the officers training camp at Camp Devens, was local visitor Sunday.
 Harold Nichols. who formerly lived in this city and who is now in the U. s. navy, is visiting Willimantic friends. He will leave Monday for Highland Park, Conn, where his par ents reside, and after a short visit will return to his ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
NORWICH WOMAN INJURED.
Mrs. Daniel Brown Fails Down Cellar
 Stairs,

Mrs. Daniel Brown of Norwich met with a serious accident ten days ago, while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ora Brown in Jewett City. She fell down the cellar stairs breaking several ribs, and injured her back and leg. She is still confined to the bed.
 Lunch and Souvenirs For Mr. Fan
 ning's Guests.
 Worcester papers mention that last week the Society of Mechanical En- gineers met in Worcester and large number of them brought their wives A hundred and fifty visited the Royal Worcester Corset Company's factory went over it, and President David Hale Tanning gave them a lunch in the factory dining room.
 Also the management had each la dy presented a little box, ribbon tied and containing rose -uink and pale blue Bon Ton sachet, with a card ex- pressing the welcome and compliments of the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
GRADUATION WEEK.
)hAll the Local Schools to Close the Term and Year This Week.

An the local schools will hold grad hating exercises this week The num- S.oer of pupils to be graduated is about as usual The largest class is in the high school, where about 75 will be graduated. The normal school comes fsecond, with about 65.
 The effects of the war will be visi- sble in all the exercises, for most of the speeches, recitations or essays in 1.-the higher schools will be on patriotic fsubjects.
 [ St. Joseph's school will graduate a hclass of IS this (Monday) evening at 7.50 at St Josephs church. The fgraduates will be addressed by Rev. k1ficaael J. Ryan of New Haven, chap tlain of the State Fdremen's league. There will be several special musical Iselections given under the direction of Charles Caswell.
 ! Natchaug grammar school, class of IS, numbers fl, which is the largest grammar school class. The exercises
 are to be held Wednesday evening at
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17

eleven hospital shirts. 1s2 paskages oi gun wiperss A articles for the Bel. wian baby layettes
 In the recent Red csass drive ssst was given by he people of Arlington
 Safely AsFozs.
 Roland Baker, Fred Watson and Elisha Sherman have arrived safety in France. s;sisss ST. Ellsworth Coveli of the navy is sta. tiened on a transport ship.
 Seymour Peal, Dr. ffutehins and e A. Sharpe, attended the fiftseth ami. versary of Quinehaug ludge of Masons at Putnam, Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
5Hr WAS WORRIED AND HOPELESS

For ten or twelve years I was both tered with bad kidney trouble" writes IT. F. Hutchinson. Little Rock. Ark. T itried many remedies and doctors, but grew worse all the'time. I was worried and had almost given up all hopes. tried Foley Kidney Pills and they help cd me a lot. ] have since used five boxes and am now a well man. Foley
 Kidney Pills drive out aches and pains
 due to kidney trouble; also sleep-dis- | turblng bladder disorders, The Lee &
 Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17

ton went Tuesday to PUmfret to work on surgical dressings.
 Eight members of Wolf Den Grange visited Brooklyn Grange Tuesday ev- ening.
 The regular meetong of Wolf Den Grange was held Wednesday evening. Twenty members were present. At the next meeting, June a6th, a class of twelve will be given the first and second degrees.
 Made During May.
 The list of articles made by the Ab- ;ngton Auxiliary of the Red Cross during May follows: Four bath robes,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17

room will be open one afternoon each week during the summer for patriotic work by the children.
 Mrs. Thomas Elliott is i'll.
 Address by Miss Osgood.
 Miss. Ellen Osgood gave talk at the Congregational church Sunday ev- eniilg on the book, Carry On.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society met Thursday afternoon at Library hall.
 Loyal Workers Busy.
 The Red Cross held an all day meet ing last week Thursday, twenty being present Eight members from Abing-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
PRESTON
Churches Hold chiIdren's Day Exer.
 cises School Graduation.

Childrens Day exercises were held in the Baptist church Sunday at a union service.
 The Children's Day exercises were held in the Congregational church last week. Sunday.
 The Missionary auxiliary met at Mrs. Kellogg Halls Thursday after noon with a good number present. Re- treatments were served.
 Mir and Mrs. M. R. Harding and Master Mather Harding was in this place Sunday.
 Graduating exercises of the schools were held in the Baptist church on Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
What Is eoina on Toniuht.

Independent Order of Foresters Court Fabre, No. 3495, at Chartier Hall Knights of Pythias, Natchaug Lodge ,70o. 22. at Odd Fellows Hall. | Woodmen of the World at W. c. T TO. Hall Mercantile Association at Chamber lof Commerce.
 St. Joseph's School Graduation Exer. cises ct St. Joseph's Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
Chicken Thief Game in Roat.

Saturday evening a person or per- sons unknown stole seven hens and rooster from Max Axlerod's coop in Riverside gardens, near the Nipnet Canoe club. The person probably crossed the river in a boat, not going near the house. The chickens were Rhode Island Reds.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
On Sunday FurIouoha-

The following Willimantic men in the service spent Sunday at their homes in this city: Floyt Willet. Law renee Marrottee, Arthur McQuilIan. John Healy, Jeremiah Moriarty, Frank McQuillan, George Casey, Eugene Mo riarty, William Thompson. Leopold Oliner, Jack Brewer, Joseph Scribner,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
Another Patrioit in Family.

Fred Grant of this city has, enlisted in the Serond Connecticut regiment at Fort Slocum. His brother Richard is now in France with a cavalry regi- ment,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
FUN ERALS.
Fayette cafford,

The funeral of Fayette Stafford was held at the Congregational parish house Sunday afternoon at 2.30, Rev. W. c. Norris officiating. There was a large attendance at the funeral and beautiful floral tributes. The bearers were George A. Cook, Herbert R. Chap pell, John c. Lincoln, F. A. Cunning ham, Albert Cunningham and George A. Bartlett. Burial was in the family lot in the new Scotland cemetery. Ar engagements were in charge of the j. c. Lincoln company
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
Case Goes Over to Wednesday.

The case of Henry F. Mills of South Manchester was again continued in the police court Saturday morning. This time it was continued until Wednesday morning He is charged with obtain ing goods under false pretenses from | E. F. Casey of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17

The Pershing Fourth of July fund for the boys in France. in this city, totals $150. The campaign closes on Thursday, and it is hoped to raise $20O in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
Exneets to Sail Soon.

i John 4. Fitzgerald. who has enlisted in K. of c. war work, was visiting his family in this city Sunday. He has completed his training period at Camp Dix and expects to sail soon for France,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
Stafina PIesz.

The funeral of Stafna Plesz was held at her home at Bricktop Satur- day afternoon at 1.45. The burial ser vice at St. Joseph's church at ? o'clock was read by Rev. T. F. Ramon. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17

Merritt, is spending a, short furlough with his parents in Fountainville.
 Raymond Holloway from the sub- marine base spent the weekend with his parents.
 A large number of local fans at tended the baseball game in Jewett City Sunday
 Many local people attended the Moose carnival in Norwich during last week.
 George Hutchinson, Jr.. and James McNulty were business callers in Nor wich Saturday. S Morris Starkweather and Walter Dougherty motored to New London and Willimantic Sunday
 Mrs. Wifred Provost. who has been ill. is recovering.
 MT. and Mrs Edward N. Winsor and family motored to Harrington, R. l., Sunday.
 Christopher Krause of Camp Dev- ems is here on four day furlough with his father. Lawrence Krauss on Rail- road avenue. A Dangerous Risk. While running after the 9.30 trolley Charles Spuclle of Plainf1eld was in- jured. The car had already pulled out and MT. Spacke tired to eaten the car. His foot caught in the footboard and took him off his feet He was pick ed up by Joseph Dayon but was not badly hurt. Patrick Orlange of Newport, R. l. spent the week end at his home in the New Village. Lawrence Ricard was a caller ir Willimantic Sunday Gilbert Nicholas accompanied him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17

Baptist Churches is to be held at the Jewett City Baptist church Wednes- day and Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17

Herbert Thompson, of the U. $. Re- e.r1iit, New York, Sergeant J. Edward Wyattof Camp Devens and Charles Russ and Salvatore Izzo from Yap- hank, Arthur L, L'Heureux and John Driscoll of Newport were at home over. Sunday.
 Subscribed For Bonds.
 The ladies of Faith chapter No s2 o. E. S., have subscribed for $500 in the Third Liberty loan bonds.
 Mrs. Charles Williams of WiIlinan- tic spent the weekend at Mr. and Mrs. William Johnstone's.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
About s15o Raised.

William Bennett, Charles Andrews, James Litterick and Henry Blair.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17

Patriotic Demonstration by Junior
 Food Arry-High' School Gradua- l tion.
 1 The Stafford Junior Food army, | consisting of 250 school children as- sembled at the Springs house at two l o'clock, Saturday afternoon and
 marched down Main street and up East Main street to Maple; thence 1 over School street and back down East
 Main to the flag pole where there was singing by some of the teachers and 1 the children under the direction of | Miss Morse, supervisor of music in the public schools and patriotic ad- dresses were made by Richard W. El- lis and County Agent John E. Clifford.
 The young people of Stafford have gone into the garden and farm work
 with much interest and good results are looked for.
 Miss Ruth Larned of Smith college 1 is at her home on Stfford street for | the summer.
 High School Graduation.
 The High School graduation will be held at the Comique theatre, Friday
 evening, at eight o'clock
 The thrift stamp registration will begin Thursday when all persons over 1 A years of age will register their in tentions concerning their desire to save war savings stamps for the rest of the year,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
JEWETT CITY

Foresters Observe Memorial Sunday Decorate Graves of A Members of Griswold Lodge and Two Other Lodges - Frank Browning Honor Student-Mrs. Daniel Brown of Nor Wich Injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
Helen Alice Carey.

Helen Alice, the months old daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. John Carey of ' Temple street, died at the home of her parents early Sunday morning from infantile trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
ABINGTON
Miss Beebe Taking Pasteur Treat ment = Loyal Red Cross Workers Spend Busy Month.

Mrs. F, H. Paine is substituting in the Elliott school for Miss Beebe. who was bitten some two weeks ago by a mad dog, and is now at her home in New London taking the pasteur treat ment.
 Patriotic Summer Session.
 The school at the Corners closed on Thursday morning. The Grammar
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
Hiah School eraduation.
STONINGTON
Dr. Gaser Commissioned First Lieu tenant-Whistle Salute Mistaken for Fire Alarm.

Mrs. Lucia T. Gager has received letter from her son. Dr. Leslie T. Gager, with the Johns Hopkins univer- sity unit in France, in which the doctor states that he has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the medical re-
 serve corps of the United States army
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
stonington Pointers.

The sounding of the fire whistle in a salute to the passing to the east ward of the vessel recently launched at Noank was mistaken for a fire alarm in the borough.
 Miss Constance w. Haley is home from Wellesley college for the summer vacation.
 Major Charles M. Williams, army medical reserve corps, now at Camp Meade, is at his summer home in the borough for a few days.
 In appreciation of patriotic services rendered Major Charles P. Williams of the Connecticut State guard has presented bass drum, the best to be obtained, to the Imperial band.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
OBITUARY.
John crowIsx.

The death of John Crowley. 70, oc- cured at St. Joseph's hospital Friday evening at 11.3O. The cause of death was acute pulmonary odema. He was resident of Mansfield Hollow where he was employed as 1aborer. He had been a patient at the hospital only short time. He is survived by his wife and one daughter. Anna.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
WESTERN UNION

growth in year shows fifty thousand trained workers in the service of the American people.
 Imagination, persistency, organization have been the abiding factors of Western Union public service since the idea was conceived ot putting the whole world into instantaneous personal communication.
 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-17
A Danoerous Risk.
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Patriotic Demonstration by Junior Food Arry-High School Gradua- ton.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-04-25
A RECRUITING CONFERENCE

Rev. R. C. Weidler, of Jacksonville,
will be in the city tomorrow, and de-
sires to meet all the ministers, lead
ing churchmen, and Christian work
ers of the city and community at the
Board of Trade room at 2:30 p. m,
April 26. The purpose of this meet
ing is to confer about securing re-
cruits for the Y. M. C. A. war work.
A thousand men month for the next
three months are needed to take care
of the Y. M. G. A. war work at home
and abroad. There are needed from
Florida % men a month for the next
three months. To this meeting are
invited also any men in the communi-
ty who may be induced to take up the
the Y. M. G. A. work Christian bus
mess men can invest their lives in
a splendid way by volunteering. Let
US have a full meeting and show
great interest in the work.
John R. Herndon, Chairman,
Ministers Association.