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Arizona republican., 1918-01-13
REDSKINS TAKE
 TEMPE SCA[PS

In a game of basketball with the Tempe Normal school quintet yes- 'erday afternoon at the Indian school the redskin quintet defeated their opponents by the score of 40 to 30 The game was very close until the very last minute of playing. At the end of the first half the Indians only led by the narrow margin of 2 joints, the score stood 19 to IT.
 The Normal team had strong team work but were poor at basket shoot Ing. The Indians had good team work and were good basket shooters as well. The Indians are anxious 10 meet any team in the state that is willing to enter into a contest. They have an open date, Ja1uary 19,
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13
Lona Record Rroken

OMAHA, Neb. Jan. 12-Railroad traffic between the Mississippi river and the Rocky mountains is in the worst state of den.orai1zation in a quarter of a century. Virtually no transcontinentaI trains are being oper- ated, and telegraph wires east of Omaha are in such a condition that the telegraph companies are refusing all press messages.
 The Overland Limited, Los Angeles Limited and Oregon Washington Lim- tied, scheduled to leave Omaha Sun day morning. have all three been an- nulled. Two Burlington fast mall trains failed to reach Omaha today.
 A Rock Island train on the Nelson branch stuck in the drifts all last Eight. Passengers waiKed to the town of Dashler.
 A Northwestern train for the Black Hills was stalled near Long Pine for many hours last night. The passen- gers did not suffer.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13

(Continued from Page D afternoon the taxicabs whose drivers suffered terribly from the cold, were called in.
 No passenger trains will depart from Chicago terminals for at least A hours and may be more, operating officials of the railways entering Chicago pre- dicted tonight. Chicago is completely tied up," railway officials declared.
 Chicago pastors tomorrow will urge their congregations to spend Sunday in clearing away the drifts h the streets. The street department tonight acknowledge it's helplessness and is sued an appeal to citizens to help avert the danger of a coal and food famine. Only three milk trans reached the city in the last twelve hours and few de- liverieS were made.
 Hospitals are facing a critical situa- ton. Unless deliveries are made to- morrow, it was announced the Fort Dearborn hospital will be without fuel. The city hall has less than half days supply of coal.
 Hotels in the downtown district were packed tonight and thousands were turned away.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13
Southwest Rueoverinq

KANSAS CITY. Jan. 12.-With the mercury slowly rising, Kansas City and the southwest early tonight look hopefully to modification tomorrow of the severe weather that has pre- vailed for the last AS hours.
 Cold weather records of many years standing were broken in Missouri Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas in the last two days. Train service virtually has been discontin- ued in many parts of the southwest, and the specter of a coal famine is causing great anxiety in many places. At Topeka coal cars were attached to passenger trains, which were still run ming, to supply needed fuel for state institutions at Beloit, and Parsons, Kansas.
 The eighth grade schools here will be closed all of next week and possibly
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13

tary area surrounded by heavily armed guards with orders to shoot anyone who might seek to enter or leave the camp without permission.
 Although it was virtually certain that he would be accused, Captain Whistler kept his nerve and displayed a bold front, according to the men who were associated with him. He attend ed regimental school at o'clock this
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13

civilians, it was said here tonight that some ceremony by which the camp might show it's sympathy, probably would take place.
 News that the murders had been cleared up came as a welcome relief to the officers and men at the camp. Since the crime was discovered last night the camp has been a barred mili-
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13
Won't Sell Tickets

Pennsylvania railroad announced to- night that it had placed a temporary embargo on the sale Of tickets to all points on its main line between Pitts burg and Chicago because of the se- we're storm in the central west. Tickets on the Panhandle between Pittsburg and St. Louis and on the Pennsylvania line between Pittsburg and Cleveland were sold subject to delay.
 The Manhattan Limited leaving New York at 504 p. m. for Chicago was an- nulled and sleeping cars on other New York Chicago and Washington Chica- go trains were cancelled for the night.
 Reports received by the company were that railroad traffic between Pittsburg and Chicago was at stand still.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13

morning as usual although classmates recalled tonight that he appeared rather nervous. At noon, when the order came for all officers to submit their finger prints. Captain Whistler went with the rest and submitted to the test. It is denied that Whistler was in great need of money. at least so far as his most intimate associates were aware.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13

when they would like to meet some high school team.
 The lineup of the game yesterday follows:
 Indians-Cleveland and Jose, for wards; Tallbear, center; Butler and Black, guards. Manitioby substitut- ed for Tallbear.
 Tempe Normal-Patterson and Glenn, forwards; Craig. center; Con- way, and Locking, guard. Walton substituted for the position of guard.
 The referee, MT. Bixby; umpire MT. Carpenter.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13
SNOW HALTS GAME
TRepubIlcan A, p. Leased Wlre1

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-The western conference basket ball game between Northwestern and Minnesota sched- uled for tonight was postponed when word was received that the Minnesota players were snoWbound at Milwaukee.
 -O-
 DORRIS LEHMAN ANNUAL ONE WEEK SPECIAL SALE OF DRAPERIES, RUGSs BAND FURNI- TURF STARTS TOMORROW. SEE TODAY'S AD.-AdV. It
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13

earnings in November, made today by the commission, based on returns from 153 roads, showed net revenue from railway operations was $87,057. 900, as compared with s104,S79,000 in Novem- Der 1916. Reports are expected from thirtytwo additional roads.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13

longer. Twenty eight Catholic paro- chial schools also will be closed.
 It has been decided to ask all churches in the city not to hold serv ices tomorrow night in order to help conserve the coal supply.
Arizona republican., 1918-01-13
PARALYSIS HITTING RAILWAYS AND TO
 MOVE COAL IS TASK

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Arizona republican., 1918-01-13
STORM SATURDAY REPORTED WORST
 IN PAST 50 YEARS

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CAPTAIN NATIONAL
 ARMY TAKES LIFE
 WHEN CORNERED

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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
GIVE THE RECORDS OF
 YOUR SERVICE MEN. Something fer Relatives of Soldiers and Sailors to Do at Once.

The committee on information and research of the Norwich war bureau is sending out a second call to patriotic citizens to attend at once to their duty of supplying the necessary in- formation for the complete record Of every Norwich man in the service of the United States, including all the branches of the army, the navy, the Red Cross and the Y. M. c. A.
 These. records will be sent to the state capitol at Hartford to become part of the permanent records of the state.
 It is important that this matter be attended to at once, and friends and relatives of the men in service are earnestly requested to send in the needed information. Cooperation will be a great assistance to the local com- mittee, and a sure way of being in the permanent record.
 Relatives are urged to clip from The Bulletin the forms found on this page, supply the desired answers, writing the answers in lead pencil, and send the form neatly and legibly filled out to Gilbert s. Raymond, Room No. 113, Thayer building, Norwich.
 If you have no relative in the ser vice, clip the form from this paper and give it to a friend who has a relative in the service. Please indi- cate by whom the form has been an- swered.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
EVENTS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO
Propose to Add Greenevie Norwich Town Bean Hill and East Great Plain to Norwich-Much Opposition Was Manifested Fifty Years Ago.

In Norwich fifty years ago the chief topic of discussion was the proposed increase to the city of Norwich It was proposed to include Greeneville, Norwich Town, Bean Hill and East Great plain in the city limits. Many meetings were held to try and prevent the action as it was said that no ma terial benefit could be derived from such a policy.
 Extracts from The Bulletins files of '6S follow:
 Arrested Bold SwindIer.
 May s, 186S:-A bold swindler who had obtained considerable money rested by Capt. Small The man had claimed that he was an agent of a concern that made dies and that cer- tain concerns in this city had infringed on his patent. He had papers made out which looked all right and many paid without a murmur.
 The residents of East Great Plain are also in opposition to the proposed extension of the city and will adopt a resolution to prevent it.
 The Weather.
 May g, 1s6S:-The weather took a sudden change on Friday and heavy snow fell for sometime. There were several inches of snow which disap- peared very rapidly and the sun came out. On the Sound heavy thunder storm was reported.
 The die swindler who was arrested recently has been released on bonds of $60O He claims to have wealthy relations.
 On the site of the Rockland Paper Mill at Montville which was destroyed by fire, a large, new mill will be erect ed a seventy-six inch machine is to be installed. The building will be fire proof and have an iron roof. May 4, 1868:-At a meeting held ir Norwich Town on Saturday evening to discuss the proposed plan of in ! creasing the limits of the city to in- clude Norwich Town and Bean Hill There was considerable opposition tc the projects as many claimed that they did not want to saddle themselves with a debt that they had no part 1T contracting, and of which not one dol. I lar had been spent for their benefit l A resolution was adopted appointing l a committee of five to take immediate l action to prevent the extending of tht city limits.
 Jerry Heffernon, residing on Thame.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
pIED.

CONwAY-In Stonington May 9, 1918, Thomas r. Conway, aged 56 years. M'KENNA-In New London, May g, 1918, David J. McKenua. SULLIVAN-In Uncasville. May 9, 1918 Florence T. Sullivan. aged 49 years SIMPSON-On Thursday. May g. 1918, at Brooklyn, N Y. George Williams Simpson, in his S1st year. beloved brother of Mrs. Alfred ". Allen of Huntington place. Norwich, Conn. M'CL0UD-In this city. May 10, 1918, Miss Katherine McCloud. Funeral from her late home. No. 9S Summit street. Monday morning at 3 o'clock. Requiem mass at St. Pat rick's church at 10 o'clock MORLEY-In this city. May 10. 1918 Mary E. Fax beloved wife Of Luke Morley, aged ? years.
 Funeral from the home of p. J. Nor ley. No. 3O1 Washington street. Mon day morning at S.15. Requiem mass in St. PatIck's church at o'clock. wAGNER-1n stcnington. May l. 1918, John w. Wagner, aged 6S years. BENNETT-1n Lisbon. May 10, 1918. Joseph Henry, youngest son of Alza Maturin and Alfred J. Bennett, aged l3 years
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
NORWICH TOWN
Letter Received From Corporal S. J. Lyneh--Dorcas Society Opens Mite
 Boxes-conference Delegates Chosen

A letter has been received in Nor wich Town by friend of Corporal S. J. Lynch, formerly of New Britain, now in France. Corporal Lynch did guard duty in this city last summer. He tells of being in the trenches since February; and of having little time to write and when the chance to write come writing material or mail service was lacking. Things have been fairly quiet, with a shell hitting rather close now and them. but you soon get so used to them that you count them as part of the days work" He was giv- en outpost duty which is not very easy as you are away either to one side or out on NO Mans Land" with only three or four men. He writes. About 330 one morning they had a few visitors who gave them a grenade and then started back for their lines. Corp. Lynch ordered the auto-rif1e put to use and they saw no more of them. A few days later the report came of one Boche being found in the barbed wire entanglement. He tells of his Company taking a seventy mile hike
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
TAFTvILLE
Death of Mrs. Charles kloss-other
 Village Happenings.

The death of Maggie Wohlleben, wife of Charles R. Kless; occurred at her home at Norwich avenue, Wednes- day evening after an illness of about week with pneumonia. She was born in Bavaria, Germany. 39 years ago, the daughter of Christopher and Margaret Wohlleben, and came to this country when very young, locating first in Occum. She came to -Taftville about 32 years ago.. She attended the schools in Occunn.
 She was married to Charles R. Kloss iin Norwich on April 2l, 1900, by the Rev. Mr. Kearns. i. She is survived by her father. two sisters, Mrs. Charles
 King of Norwich and Mrs. Ernest Jones of Baltic, and five children
 Agnes P, Carl w. Mildred K, Byron w. and Howard E., and her husband Although Mrs. Kloss was a member oi the Lutheran church in Norwich sht attended the Taftrille Congregations I!church and was one. of the most ac- tive members of the Christian Endeav- or society. She leaves a large circle of friends who sincerely mourn hel | loss,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11

street while scufaing playfully with a friend in a store. Saturday, dashed his hand through pane of glass and cut the artery, tendons and nerves in the arm and badly lacerated the. flesh.
 Opposition in GreeneviIIe.
 May 5. 1S6S:-A meeting of the vo- ters of the town of Greeneville was held last evening and a resolution to prevent the City of Norwich from in creasing its limits to incldde Greene vile, was unanimously adopted. Much opposition is felt in Greeneville to the proposed project.
 John Barry in ascending a ladder to reach the roof of a barn fell 22 feet striking on his left shoulder and left side. It is feared that he is internally injured.
 The Common Council held regular meeting Monday evening and several petitions were received asking that proprietors of land on the West Side be ordered to clear the sidewalks of rubbish
 May 6, 1sSS:-During the past month the real estate transactions have fallen off considerably and only $20, GOO was the amount of the business for the month The largest sale was that of a piece of property on Laurel Hill Avenue that brought .$3,200. The market prices in the city have tanen a slight increase and beef has gone up five cents per pound. Ba- nanas are quoted at $1.50 per dozen and oranges at $1.00.
 Osham Cross was elected foreman of the William M. Williams Engine Co. at a recenht meeting. City Reservoir Progressing. May ', 1S6S:-The work on the new reservoir is progressing rapidly, tl- though it is a large undertaking, as eighty acres have to be cleared. One fourth of the six-foot wall which is to encircle the reservoir has been built and about one-half of the land has been cleared From the large num- Der of springs that have made their appearance since the work began it is thought that the reservoir will be ex- 1 cellent quality.
 The Norwich Light Infantry whict l paraded in New Haven recently re-
 ceived the compliment of being the most soldierly and best drilled troops l in the state.
 The pavement for the Centra I Wharf bridge is being laid. It is tt
 be of sanitary paving material which ] is a strong disinfectant.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
DIVIDES UP ROSE
 PLACE PARKING SPACE.
Public Service Autos and Trucks Are
 Assigned Their Limits.

Public service automobile and auto mobile express trucks now have Rose place divided between them according to orders issued this week since Charles s. F'airclough and other driv- CTS of public service cars made a pro test on last Monday night to the com mon council that they were being crowded out of Rose place by the ex- pressmen.
 On Tuesday tte expressmen were ordered out of Rose place completely, giving all the parking room to the public service passenger cars. Police man Henry Fenton was stationed there during the day to see, that the new rules were obeyed.
 Tuesday night Mayor Allyn L. Brown notified Police Chief George Linton of modification of these orders and on Wednesday and since then this change has been in effect This gives the public service passenger automobiles the space for parking from the cross walk to the rear end of the iron rail- ing alongside of Preston Bros store. EXpressr1en must keep below this rail- ing when they park their cars in Rose place. They are also prohibited from backing their cars down from the street to get into position, but
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
GARDEN TALK GIVEN
 FOR PARISH ASSOCIATION
Miss Avery Gives Park Church Wo-
 men Gardening Instructions.

The Parish House Association of Park church held its annual and last meeting of the season at the Osgood Memorial on Friday afternoon. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Frank H. Bunnell. Mrs. Alfred N. H. Vaughn. presided. After the usual business of the afternoon. including the reports of secretary and treasurer, was completed Mrs. Henry T. Arnold, for the nomf- hating committee, consisting of Mrs Hugh H. Osgood, Mrs. w. Tyler Browne and herself, read the list Of officers to be elected for the coming year:
 President. Mrs. Frank S. Bunnen; vice presidents, Mrs. William H. Al len, Mrs. Allan Latham and Mrs. Charles W. Prentice secretary, Mrs. James. A Bidwell: treasurer, Miss Eli "a w. Avery; executive committee, Mrs. Frank H. Pullen, Mrs. Charles Tyler Bard, Mrs. Frederic A. Cary, Mrs. Herbert Branche, Mrs. William P. Perry; auditor, Mrs. George D. Colt.
 These were all duly elected to office, one vote being cast by the secretary.
 Plans for the evening of patriotic tableaux to be given on Wednesday, May 15. at the Parish House were fur ther discussed. These tableaux are symbolical of the three great wars through which America has passed and every detail of costume will be carried out to perfection with an ap- propriate musical setting for each pie ture.
 Mrs. William H. Allen has full charge of the entertainment.
 The usual excellent afternoons pro- gramme next followed. Mrs. Charles Tyler Bard, who was in splendid voice sang with sweetness and ex- pression two songs, Spring is Here, by Edith Dick. and Come Down to Kew! by Carl Deis, which were in variably charming, and called for en- cores. Mrs. Charles Haskell played Mrs, Bard's accompaniments in most sympathetic manner.
 After the music Miss Mary A. c. Avery spoke in an interesting infor= nal way on Vegetable Gardening. giv- ing her hearers much valuable first hand information about the prepara- ton of the soil. and when and how to plant it; the care of the vegetables, and the best time for wedding and cultiVating them, were points on which Miss Avery, who is an enthusiastic and practical gardener herself dwelt at length, giving those in her audience who were amateurs, the benefit of her own experience
 Following the talk on gardens the usual social hour was enjoyed and tea was served by the social committee of the afternoon, consisting of Mrs. John s. Blackmar, chairman Mrs. George Bruce, Miss Laura Subert and Mrs Neville Blicque.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
In Aviation Service.

Edwin Pollard, formerly of Taftville but now of Boston. has received his orders to report at Massachusetts In stitute of Technology for training as an aviator. He enlisted some time ago but has just received his call. He is the third member of the Pollard family to join the forces which are helping to make the world safe for democracy. His older brother Wilfred is with the English army in Flanders, having served for three years in the trenches. Another brother Ernest is at Newport preparing to do his part in straflng the Hun.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
ELEVENTH DIVISION
 PICKS MORE MEN.
Will Be Sent to Fill Call for Special
 Lines of Workers.

Under the call received by draft boards for volunteer conductors and motormen, Fritz Hoagland; a conductor who has been working on the New London division of the trolley, whose home is in Waterford, has enlisted with the Eleventh division board and has been accepted. He is to go to Camp Dix, New Jersey.
 On May 1T Leon G. Young of Jew cit City and Albert J. Fontaine of Jewett City will go to Laurel, Md, as carpenters.
 Also the Eleventh board will send on May 20 the following five men as mechanics to Fort Myer, Va: John J. Donohue, Westerly. Patrick J. Sullivan, Westerly. Frederick Richards, Montville. Walter F. Bergman, Montville.
 Matthew Geary, Montville.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
STEEL ARRIVING FOR
 THAMES RIVER BRIDGE.
Thirteen Carloads Are on Hand-Work
 Can Soon Begin.

A lot of steel for the Thames river bridge has arrived, 13 carloads being now unloaded at the west end of the proposed structure. As fast as dis charged the cars are taken to Groton, ready to go for another shipment.
 Steel work will begin on the New London side of the river
 The steam derrick which has been in use at Groton while the timbers for the framework were unloaded has been taken across the river, where it is operated in connection with the un- loading of the steel.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
WEDDING ANNOUNCED.
Dr. H. w. Strauss Marries Miss Anna Ligourie, Formerly of New London.

Announcement is made of the mar riage of Miss Anna L. Ligourie of Baltimore, formerly of New London, to Dr. Henry w. Strauss of New York. Mrs. Strauss is a graduate of Frank Memorial hospital of Baltimore in the class of 1911 and has been practicing her profession there since her gradu- ation. She is a sister of Alfred Li-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
BORN.

OAKAIn Backus hospital Norwich, May 10, 1918, a son to sergt. and Mrs. Henry Oak of Fort Wright. SHANNON-In Stonington. May ,, 1918. a daughter to MT. and Mrs. John Shannon. BAILEY-In stonington, May s. 1918, 9 daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Ray Bailey. GEYER-In Mystic, May ?. 1918. Q daughter to MT. and Mrs. Henry Geyer MORRLSON-In Stonington, May 2, 1918. a son to MT. and Mrs. A. ;. Morrison
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
Mite Box Opening.

The Dorcas Society of the Methodist church met Thursday afternoon at the parsonage on West Town street, with a good attendance, Mrs. F. H. Bushnell presiding. There was the opening of the mite boxes for the year and leaf lets were read which contained inter esting accounts of Mite boxes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11

Delegates appointed Thursday eve ming at the mid week service of the First Congregational Church to the New London County Conference of Ministers and Churches to be held in New London are MT. and Mrs. Owen s. Smith, Miss Jennie L. Case, George F. Hyde and Rev. George H. Ewing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
gourie of New London and of Harry F ItiPOurje nf Watarford

Dr. Strauss was graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Baltimore, in 1913. He is now a lieu tenant, commanding Ambulance com pany No. IF, medical reserve corps, 3Oth division, which is expected to leave for France immediately.
 Mrs. Strauss is residing in Greene vile, $. C., near Camp Sevier, until the departure of her husband for France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
Returninn From Florida.

Mir and Mrs. George W. Guard of Washington street have left their win- ter home in Daytona, Florida and are now in North SpenceH New York. visiting Mrs. Guards parents, MT. and Mrs. Titus. Mrs. Guards father being ill
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
One Hundred Per Cent. M.mbefshio,

Since the organization of the Junior Red Cross in the Wequonnoc school on Tuesday all the pupils at the school have become members and have raised besides the dues for membership the st!rn of $10. Taftvilie is the first school to have a 100 per cent. membership.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11

Bernard Wunderlicks, formerly an employe of the J. B.. Martin company, was installed as steward of Lodge No. $50, L. o. o. Moose, Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-11
BALTIC.

Rev. c. E. Tibbitts is to preach in the M E. church Sunday at 10.30 a. m. Mothers Day service in the eve ming at 7.30. Address by the pastor.
 Monthly payments to disabled Cana dian soldiers and their dependents amount to $ S6,9S0