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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-26
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-26
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Brentwood Ranger and other fields however promise many
big strike AS the company adds present production
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periorce who will derive the greatest benefit
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-26

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-26
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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-26

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-26

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-26
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
PLEASED WITH WORK
 AT U. S. GUARDS CAMP
Norwich Men Who Went This Week
 to Syracuse Like the Life

B. F. Brewster has received a let ter from Ernest J. Bossey, who left here last Monday morning with the men bound for the U. s. Guards train ing camp at Syracuse. Mr Bossey gives somes interesting facts about their new life He has been appointed acting sergeant for his company. The Norwich boys are in the Sixth com- pany, Second Battalion. MT. Bossey says that the camp is located on Lake Onondaga, about mile out of Syra- cuse. The men were put into three weeks quarantine as soon as they ar rived and received their first inocula- tion against typhoid during the past week. The mornings are cool and the air is very dry. The camp is in con- mand of Major Talbott and most of the officers under him are Plattsburg men. There are a number of non commissioned officers from the reg ular infantry, who are at the camp on probation and if they make good in two months will receive commissions
 The men are all pleased with the life. They live in tents with wooden walls and wooden floors and among | other comforts have shower baths with hot and cold water There are 25C | men in each company. Each company l.includes sixteen sergeants. 26 cor 1 porals, 2 mechanics, buglers, and | cooks
 MT. Bossey was member of the old Third Co.,, c. N. G., which left here about a year ago. He was second
 duty sergeant of the company, bu
 was honorably discharged for sligh physical disability.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Mrs James L. Gardner of Central Village was a Norwich visitor this week.
 H. S. Schwartz of this city was visitor in New London Thursday evening.
 Harry Feltcorn. of a large New Ha- ven orchestra, was in town Thursday evening.
 Miss Agnes Sullivan is confined to her home on West Thames street with a badly sprained ankle
 Mrs. James Kimball of Norwich re- gently visited her niece, Mrs. $. l. F'rink, of Brooklyn, Conn.
 A. $. Carpenter has. returned to his home here after a four weeks trip through the Green mountains.
 Miss Beatrice Dean has returned to Central Village after three weeks visit with friends in Norwich.
 L. E. Stockwell of Norwich, a mem Der of the naval reserve, was an over night caller in town.-Westerly Sun. Miss Hazel Anderson of Norwich has been at the home of MT. and Mrs. W. H. Bracket in South Wilmington.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Simmons of 1 Central Village were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. George Lathrop in Nor wich.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Gleason, also Miss Mollie Carroll, of Norwich have l been guests of Mrs. Jesse Tootill at Sterling.
 Mrs. Hattie Tillinghast of Taftville and Mrs W. A. Richmond of Norwich have been the guests of Mrs. R. K Lewis of Preston.
 Mrs, Homer Gilman and son Ray mond of Norwich are spending a week at the home of Joseph Gilbert on soutf street, Stafford Springs
 Mr. and Mrs. John German of Can terbury turnpike have received worc Of the safe arrival overseas of theil son, William c. German.
 Miss Laura Williams. who is stay. ing at Buena Vista cottage at Grotor Long Point for the season, is at he home on Ward street for a brief stay
 Sergeant Fred L. Linehan, e. M C. has returned to Fort Bliss, Fl Paso Tex, after spending a months fur tough with his family at 102 Roatl street.
 Hibberd R Norman, assistant su perior court clerk, has returned iron a vacation of month having spen part of the time at Mantle and par at Chatham, Mass.
 Master Richard Lynch and sister Helen, of B Williams street, Nev London, are visiting their grandpar ents, MT. and Mrs. M. M Cornell o 60 Boswell avenue.
 Lieut.. S. P. Carpenter of Camp Jo seph E. Johnstone. Jacksonville. Fla and mother, Mrs. | NJ. Carpenter o Boston. Mass, are visiting Mrs. R. E Carpenter at Wave Crest cottage Fishers Island, N. Y. !; W. M. Arnold of Norwich has en tered the office, force at the Groto Iron works. Mir. Arnold is the son o F. L. Arnold and has recently returne from Pittsburgh, where he was em ployed in large iron works.
 Misses Helen Corcoran and Doroth Rogers returned to thelr homes FIT day after a weeks stay at sLord' Point where they were the guests c Miss Ccrcoran's sisters, Mrs. M F Woodward and Mrs. Joseph Beauso liel.
 Dr. F. w Hewes, Albert Bonnet and A. F. Hodgdon of Groton were i l Norwich Tuesday to arrange for com 3 pensation due to Bennett for injurie received while in the employ of tn borough. MT. Bennett was riding 5 an automobile when he was thrown ou . and injured
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
AMERICAN WOUNDED ARE
 TAKEN TO FRENCH HOSPITALS
General Pershing is Striving to Com pile Casualty Lists.

Washington, Aug. 2.-"I have re- ceived cahlegram from General Pershing, in regard to reports Of cas- ualties," said Secretary Baker today. He points out that our troops are still widely separated, serving in many places, and that our wounded are taken to French hospitals. ass well as opr own. causing great difficulty and complication in securing accurate in formation.
 "In addition to this. the troops are separated from their records while in the area of conflict and must depend upon very inadequate and temporary telegraph lines which are subject to frequent interruption and, must, for the most part. be devoted entirely to the urgent business of the battle it. self
 General Pershing assures me that he is making every effort to collect casualty lists, have them confirmed and verified and that they will be transmitted promptly"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
PooUETANUcK RECTOR
 FOR SERVICE OVERSEAS
Rev. L. C. Sherburne Is to Do Work
 Under Y. M. C. A.

Rev. L. c. Sherburne. rector of St, James church in PoQuetanuck, has teen assigned for service in France connected with the Y. II. c. A. and expects to be called this week.
 The clergyman is the brother of Miss Eva Sherburne, of the Mohican kotel in New London, who has been confined to her apartment with nurse in attendance, after receiving serious injuries, by falling over an excava- tion in the sidewalk at the beach last month. Miss Sherburre has been compelled to walk on crItches and her physician believes that it will be some time before she will entirely regain the use of the limb.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
SMALL BOY SEVERELY INJURED
Toes Cut Of and Both Legs Broken By Trolley Car in Taft lIe-Harry Roach, Chased By Playmate, Ran Directly in Front of Car Near Lower Ponemah MI-Condition Reported Fairly Good at Hospital

Friday evening while playing near the No. 4 mill of the Ponemah Co.,, on Norwich avenue, Taftville, Henry Roach of ? Norwich avenue was play ing with other boys around the large stone gate posts in the mill fence and suddenly darted out in front of the car which was in charge of Motorman John King. Roach was knocked down and run over.
 The toes were taken off enc foot and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
SUPPLY SQUAD DRILLS
Gets Instruction in Close and Open
 Order Infantry Work.

The Supply Squad of the First Bat talion, Third Regiment, c. S. G. met at the Armory Friday night and drill ed under the direction of Adjutant w. R. Baird. men were instructed in close and open order infantry work One new recruit Edwin Weeks has been received by the squad within the past two weeks. The squad meets at the armory for drill every Friday night. Victor Payment is acting ser- geant and non n-commissioned officer of the squad.
 The local men from one of the thres squads attached to the Third Regiment which in event of the regiment being called out would form the supply com pany Captain Selden of New London, the regimental Quartermaster would command the company. The other squads are located in Stonington and New London. The supply squad has { taken up no special line of work in their drills as yet. They are being made as proficient as possible in the infantry tactics, so that if necessary they will be able to fit in with any part of the regiment. Their normal duties would consist of handling the regimental supplies under direction of | the quartermaster None of the mer from the squad will attend the camI at Mantle which begins today.
 |
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
STATE OFFICERS FOR
 Y. M. c. A ELECTED.
Clarence BlakesIee of New Haven is Chosen Chairman by Executive Committee.

At a meeting of the executive com mittee of the Young Mems Christian association at New Hayes on Friday, Clarence Blakeslee of New Haven was elected chairman. Other officers chosen were: F. G. Platt, New Britain vice chairman; Harry E. Nettleton Orange, recording secretary; Levi T Snow, New Haven, treasurer; Henry A. L. Hall, west Haven, assistant treasurer; D. L. Clarke, Milford, au- ditor. Resolutions touching upon the deaths of Elisha J. Steele. Torrington and Edwin Hallock, Derby, members of the committee who died during the year, were passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
HELP GIVEN TO
 SOLDIERS DEPENDENTS
Amounted to s21,421.s7 in State in the
 Last Three Months.

Fifteen towns in the state, among which is Norwich, have not yet re- ported expenses on account of assist ance rendered soldiers dependents to the state comptroller for the quarter ending June 30. Reports have been received from 30 towns, and they show expenditures for assistance to the amount of 21,421.87. The total num- Der of families that have been assist ed throughout the state since the law providing for assistance went into eff feet is about 500 and the total amount expended on their account is $95.000.
 Included in the towns that have re- ported are East Lyme $26, Old Lyme $40 and New London $591.S3.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
STATE VOLUNTEERS WERE
 250 IN PAST MONTH. New Haven the Leader-Five Norwich Men Entered Regular Army.

During July Connecticut contributed 250 volunteers to the regular army according to Col W. A Mercer, com manding the Connecticut recruiting district. They were distributed as fol- lows among the various branches of the service:
 Medical department 56, cavalry 56, engineers 40, coast artillery 26 field artillery 23, quartermaster corps 20, infantry 15, signal corps g, tank corps 4, ordnance corps 1,
 The towns sending the most appli- cants were: New Haven 38, Hartford 33 Bridgeport 30, New London 23, Waterbury 20. New Britain 10, Meri- den [, Milford s, Ansonia 5, Norwich 5, Orange 4, Stonington 4, Vernon 4.
 Charles Comerford and Francis Coughlan of New London have been accepted for the medical department and sent to the army general hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
WILL BE GIVEN
 PRELIMINARY TRAINING Men Eligible For Draft Are to Be Drilled at the Armory.

Commencing Tuesday and continu- ing while the local state guard com panies are emitting drill the drafted men will meet at the armory on Tues day evenings for military instruction. The first detachment will meet Tues day evening and Sergt. B. F. Skinner will act as drillmaster. After next week Capt c. A. Hagberg of Co. K, will drill the men. It is expected that there will be about eighty men week at the armory for the drill.
 This is a valuable opportunity for the drafted men to get the rudiments of military training. This knowledge will stand them in good stead when they reach camp and will probably result in appointments for them as non commissioned officers. if it does not pave the way for an officers train ing camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
MOTHER SAVED BOY
 FROM WATERY DEATH
Seven Year cc Frank AIves Nearly
 Drowned at AIIyn's Point.

Seven year old Frank Ayes. son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Alves of Allyn S Point, came near drowning there on Wednesday morning, but was rescued by his mother, who had to wade out into water nearly up to her neck to get him.
 The boy was playing in a boat by dropping over the stern sinto shallow water where he could jump up and down while holding onto the boat; but when the stern swung out over deep water in a hoie and the boy lei go he went cut of sight a couple ot times before his mother could get tc him. The scare has cured Frank oi that sort of sport.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
i NORWICH SOLDIER
 DIES OF WOUNDS John Ulan's Name in Casualty List 1 Supposed to Be John Hilinovick.

Norwich was named in the casual ties list on Friday for the second time since the beginning of the war. A private named John Ulan, giving Nor wich, Conn. as his address was listed under the heading died of wounds
 So far as is known there has been TO John Ulan in Norwich before the registration On June ,, 1917 It is believed that the man in question is John Hilinovick of 123 High street. lie registered on June and received 105 as his order number. On Sept 10, 1917, he enlisted in Hartford under the name of John Uline. He was sent from Hartford to Fort Totten, N. Y, where he was assigned to Co. E. 102nd r. S. Infantry. When he enlisted in Hartford he gave Norwich as his hcme address.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
I, w, w, REMOVED WORDS
 THE HUNTED STATES
From Their Literature by Vote ir
 Spokane in June, 1917.

Chicago, Aug. "A motion to re- move the words United States" from their literature was seconded and car ried at meeting of Industrial Work CTS of the World in Spokane, Wash, in June, 1917, according to testimony of William Moran, the secretary of that branch, in the I. W. W. trial before Federal Judge Landis today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

way here to take back to that city Antoni Canonica, who has been held by the local authorities because he had not filed a draft questionnaire. Ac- cording to information sent here, the
 man is wanted in connection with the election riots in Philadelphia last fall, during which a policeman was fatally shot Canonica claims to be a resi- dent of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

both legs were broken above and be- low the knees. The boy also received a scalp wound.
 pr. George Thompson of Taftville was summoned and took the boy to the Backus hospital where he was attend ed by Dr. R. R. Agnew. At the hospital his condition was reported as good.
 The car was an extra and left the square at 5.15 following the regular The boy was being chased by one ot the other children when struck.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Howe of Will Hams street left for Northfeld Fri day to remain several weeks.
 Mrs. William R. Jewett and daugh- ter, Miss Fanny Jewett, arrived this week from California and are at their home On East Town street. Miss Carite Spencer. of New York and Mrs Frank W. Garvan, of New York and Norfolk. will be guests of Mrs. Oliver L. Johnson today. Miss Osgood and Miss Martha l. Osgood, who have been occupying 6 | cottage at Pleasant View during July are to remain at the shore for an ! ether month.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

CIinton.-The Kalahaka farm in the northern part of the town has been sold to Adam Etz of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
DRAFT DODGER BEING
 HELD IN NEW BRITAIN

He is Going to Be Taken Back to HIS
 Home Town, Philadelphia.
 New Britain, Conn, Aug. "A pc lice inspector of Philadelphia is on his
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
GIRL SCOUTS REALIZE
 $5 FOR FLAGPOLE
{ Rambler Troop Holds Auction at Meet ing at Methodist Church.

At the Friday night meeting of the Rambler troop, Girl Scouts, Miss Lil- lan Grove troop leader, held at the Trinity Episcopal church, an auction sale was held for it's members and about S5 was realized. The proceeds
 wilt be used to buy a troop fagpoles | Tryouts for the Scouts Glee and l Musical club were also held.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Capt. Harry Chapman of Poquonoc caught a 12-pound salmon in a trap
 off Pine Island near the mouth of the Thames river.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Masons Island off Noank which has been very quiet this season so far has shown more signs of activity since the recent hot weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

During the summer the Jewett Shorthand school closes at noon Sat urday, providing a half holi6ay for teaching staff and pupils.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

A PIainfeld patient, Mrs. Annie Briggs. who has been in failing health this summer, entered Baclus hospital, Norwich last week for treatment. Wednesday she submitted to an op- eration for stomach trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Harold Hammick of Lyme has dis appeared from hs home and the po- lice have been asked to assist in an effort to locate the young man.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

A student from Plainfeld. Miss Hen retta Hall is taking summer course at Storrs college. She is to be teacher ! at Green Hollow school this fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

One of the popular diversions of city people at the shore is attending country auctions, chiefly for the pur- pose of picking up old furniture, china looking glasses and the like.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

According to word received from Attorney Edward M Day. a native Of Colchester, who is in Washington act ing as director of the American Red Cross Bureau of Communications. the bureau is forwarding an averaee of 300 letters day to persons living behind the German lines
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Stevens studio will be closed from noon today until Aug. Sth. while at tending Conn. State Guard Camp at Niantic.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

A certificate of incorporation has been filed with the secretary of state by The Windham Lumber & Realty Co.,, capitalized at s10000 The incorporators are Horace G. Eaton of Wirdham Charles W. Trvon and Ed ward J. Tryon, of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Hartford papers mention that Rev. and Mrs Walter E. Lanphear have returned to Hartford from North Windham whese' they have spent the past few weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Many puzzFed NOTWlch women will appreciate the following by the Eos ter correspondent of The Danielson Transcript: We. certainly hope the Belgian boys will take pride in those diminutive trowsers the Red Cross women have been making them. There is about three times as much work in them as any we make fer our evn, ,em- bryo men and all the fun thrown in. The woman who can make a pair of those pants the first time can get a job in any tailor shop.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Although the passenger traffic on the New Haven road has dropped materially since the raise in rates, the freight business is heavier than ever
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Although the Norwich reservoirs are in fine condition, it is just as pru- dent to add anti water waste to the other forms of conservation during this dry month.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Passersby stop to inspect in a show window of the Mohican Store a 5-inch shell from Camp Devens, used by the 302nd Field Artillery, Co E, of New Haven, and secured by E. A. and A. L. Aubrey.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Everybody interested in Red Fri angle work should hear Dr. Peter Wright Sunday night at Central Bap list church Service under '. Nj. C. 4. auspices.-adv
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

The funeral of Chandler Waldo of Quaker Hill, who died at the Law renee hospital, Wednesday, was held Friday afternoon at undertaking rooms in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

State bank men have been notified that the sixteenth annual convention of the American Institute of Banking is to be in Denver. September r, IS and 19.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

Frank B. Cranska of the Thames National bank has received word of the arrival in France of his sen, Cor poraI W. Randall Cranska, of the 304th Engineers, 18th division.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03
PERSONALS

Mrs. James L. Gardner of Central Village was Norwich visitor this
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-03

All who would like to do Red Fri angle work should. attend meeting at Central Paptist church, Sunday night. Dr. Peter Wright will speak, under '. NJ. c. A. auspices.-adv.