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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
HAS NARROW ESCAPE
 FROM SERIOUS INJURY
Robert Mott Falls Through skyIiaht at Y, M. c. A. and Lands on Table. ,

Robert Mott had narrow escape from injury on Wednesday when he fell through a skYliiht which he was cleaning at the Y. NJ, c. A. building to a table about Is feet below. Mir. Mott was washing the windows in the sllylight when he lost his balance and crashed through the glass to the room below, landing on a table used for checker playing. The boy suffered nc broken bones, although he was badly bruised and cut by glass. He was at tended bN a phYsician.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
PERSONALS

Louis Wunderliek of Taftville has been at his cottage, the Elberon.
 Pearl Watson of Norwich is visiting her father. John Watson, of North Stonington.
 Miss Teresa Connolly of Sixth street is visiting her aunt, Mrs. John H MeCuska of Fall River.
 Miss Grace c. Taft of River avenue has just returned from two weeks visit in Worcester and Boston.
 Urbin Avery has returned to Noank from a visit to his daughter, Mrs Charles Billings, of Norwich.
 Henry Bottomley, Richard Nelson and Clinton Jones attended dance in Jewett City Wednesday evening. Mir. and Mrs. Richard Kyle and son Richard, Jr., leave today for a two weeks trip through the Adirendaeks
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph P. Cummings and daughter of Norwich have re. turned after weeks visit at Pleasant View,
 Mrs. J. S. Allen. who has been wis iting Mr and Mrs, Howard Edgeaml of Groton. is now visiting relatives il | Cneasville.
 Misses Hattie and Bertha Matthews who have been visiting in Mystic, re turned to Central Village by way Q Westerly and Norwich Tuesday even ing.
 Mrs. William Browning of Nertl Franklin has been at Pleasant viey this week on business in regard to he 1 cottage.
 Mrs. George HiIdebrand has return ed to Norwich after spending a fey days with her sister, Mrs Minnie LaPierre, of Sigourney street, Hart ford,
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Rodier an l family of Spring Garden avenue hay taken g cottage at Pleasant View, F l., for July. Mr Rodier motoring dow l for the week ends.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
MASSACHUSETTS, GETS
 CIVIL WAR CLAIM
$8s6, 6,3s9.ee from Government for Gold
 Coin Paid to Troops,

Boston, July 24-Massachusetts re- ceiyed $SS6,3Ss6S today from the United States government fin settle ment of a claim fer premiums on gold coin used by the commonwealth in paying bills for furnishing state troops during the Civil war. for which bonds were issued.
 The claim was filed during the Civi war and was not honored, the fedora government feeling the state should have paid it's bonds in paper. The state maintained it was sovereign and in order to maintain it's credit might make payments in gold coin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Bert Lucas Makes Prophecx.

Herbert W. Lucas, a local weather prophet, seems to have hit the nail on the head when he predictet a hot, dry summer With several of the hottest days on record passed, the prediction bids fair to become realized. MT. Lucas says we will get occasional showers, but that the summer will be very hot and dry
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
REPORTS OF BRITISH
 STEAMER IN DISTRESS Of the Coast Have Not Been Verified No 6. 0. s. Signals Picked Up.

Boston, July 24-An official investi- gation today of 2. report that Britieh steamship of the north Atlantic coaat vas sending s. c. s. signals had only negative results as far as the First and Second naval districts, which cover the New England coast line, was concern ed. Intelligence officers of these dis tricts repprta1 tonight that. no distress signals had Geen picked up at any of tho wireless stations within their Jurisdiction.
 The original report indicated that the vessel was far out at sea and it was pointed out that if such were the case her signals might not be within the radius of stations in this vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Return from eroton Long Point.

The Delta Upsilon Phi society have arrived home from glorious two weeks outing at Groton Long Point, where they occupied the Bay View cot tage With the chaperon, Miss Ella PottE; the party consisted of Misses Viola Engler, Ruth Loring, Lillian Karkutt, Airline Comhies Helene Wulf Edith Wilson, Olive McKelvey and Helen Avery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
FIRST LleHTLEss NIGHT. City in Practical Darkness as Result
 of New Orders.

Norwich observed her first lightless night on Wednesday, and the city streets were in practical darkness during the evening. The street lights were not turned on until clock and then those that were absolutely neces- sary were lighted. The store win dows along the business districts were dark with the exception of those doing business and most of those extinguish- ed the window lights. The electrical signs were not lighted in most cases although there was one noticeable sign in the center of the city that was brilliantly lighted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
City Court.

Judge John H. Barnes was on the bench in the city court Wednesday morning and fined Frederic Smith $1 and costs, which he was unable to pay, and so went to jail. A farmer named Yaksino had charge of drunkenness against him nolled. John F. Smith paid $1 and costs for being drunk. A young man who had misunderstood
 ing with the owner of a car here pail s5 flat after he had taken a ride to New London in the "borrowedH jitney.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Local People Attending hortnfield eonferenee-Joseph De cicco Drown ed in Connecticut River.

The following are spending the week at the summer school of Sun day school methods at East North field: Mrs. James Service. IT,, Mrs. john R. Edwards. MT. Gallup Service, Miss Harriett Smith, Mss Phoebe Green, Mir. Louise Service, Miss Eli zubeth Green and Miss Alice Service.
 Messrs. John De eieeo, Joseph Tam bourine, Antony Matura, Antony Ar cerio attended the funeral of little Jo-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Beautiful. soft, glossy, healthy hair, and fots of 1t. is a simple matter for those who use Parisian sage. fhis harmless inexpensive, delicateiy per fumed and non-greaky invigorator IS sold by Lee & 0sgood Co., and at all road drug and toilet counters. Be s,Ire -you get the genuine Parisian Eare fGiroux's) as that has the money-bsCs guarantee printed on every kage--Adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

If your hair Is getting thin or you are troubled with dandruff CT itching scalp use Parisian sage daily for a week and you will surely be surprised to see how quickly 1t stops your hair from falling and removes every sign of dafdrIfif and itching scalp.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

~BAfors going to bed rub little Parisian sage into my scalp" says a woman whose luxurious soft and huffy hair fs greatly admired. This keeps nv lair from being dry, brittle or scrae=ly. helps it to retain it's nat uraiS color and beauty. and makes it easy to dress attractiveiy."
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Police Officers on Vacation Schedule.

Police OfFeers on Vacation SeheduIe.
 During Officer Michael Carroll's va cation Officer Daniel O'Neil is acting as traffic officer at the corner of Main and Shetucket streets. Bernard Kee- nan is on Officer O'Neirs beat on Franklin Square and supernumeraries are filing in on the Franklin street beat which is ordinarily patroled by Officer Keenan. Myron o. Morgan is on duty at the roof garden.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Made a lieutenant.

First Sergeant Roland H. Gray of the Ninth Separate company, lrfan- try, C. & G., of Danielson. has been commissioned and appointed second lieutenant, same company, vice Davis resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
Camp Dewey Boys on Hike.

Gsmp DsWFy Soys DIT rIINe' k The Camp Dewey boys, numbering aAsut 49a, have started on q hike which will include places along the shore between New London and Cres- cent Beach. The boys left Tuesday afternoon and will return later in the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Naueatuck.---R Rev Philip c. Walcott, nastar of inc Congregational church has tendsrea his resisnation. Rev. MT. Walcett sueeeadsd Rev. Sherred Soule as pastor of the local Congregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
HAIR HINTS

HSlefuI -Adyiee for Cars of the Hair Worthy the Attention of EHaryoae Who Would Avoid Dandruff, ltshino Scalp, Gray Hair and Baldness.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Should Think up Good One.
 Nature is blamed for the high price of honey. Prodpcers say a lack pf bloom is resnonsible for 75 per .ent. inGease. An original liar would aave explained that the bees sui .ering from shell shock. - Toledo Biade
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25
NOTICE

The Registrars of Voters of the Town of Canterbury win be in session Rt the Town Clerks Office in said Town on Friday. Aug 2d and Aug. 9th from 12 o'clock noon until 9 o'clock D. m-. for the purpose of receiving names Of all those who wish to enroll for the raueuses. in said Town, according to their political preference.
 Q. HERBERT P. WILLIAMS,
 FRED CONE
 Registrars. Dated at cs1terbury, this 2Ith day . sf July, 1918. jy25d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Some seem to think that dishonesty } the best psying policy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Several Norwich druggists are adopting the experiment Of having young women in charge Of the soda fountain and ice cream departments of the stores.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

The directors of the Connecticut Dairymen's association held their quarterly meeting all day Wednesday at the P;ernont Cottage at Short Beach, Branford. the meeting conven- ing at 10.30 a. m
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Members of drum corps have t1en notified tht the xzfififffibgwkypmtw notified that the state convention e drum corps is to be held in Meriden, August 17th.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

The body Of Samuel 1T. Green, who died in Eagleville. Saturday, was talk en to Coventry for burial Tuesday Burial vase in the Center cemetery MT. Green snent most Of hts life as 9 farmer in Coventry.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Louis Wunderliek of Taftville has been at his cottage, the Elberon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

While the hot weather has great ly reduced the amount Of milk given by COWS in many towns, there is no particular shortage of milk in Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Pearl Watson of Norwich is visiting her father, John Watson, of North Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Dairy and Food Commissioner Thomas Holt held hearings Tuesday morning on six cases of waterad milk and milk below standard. the viola tors eomiGg from Brooklyn. Putnam, Hampton and North Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-25

Socks and sweaters knitted by tn Poquetanuek auxiliary of the Nor wich Red Cross have been returned through Mrs. W. B. Mitchell.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
THANKS AFFAIR
GREAT SUCCESS

Rock Island has never before
held such sing as the victory cele-
bration conducted at the Illinois
theatre yesterday afternoon
Led by E. l.. Philbrook, music in
structor in the public schools, hun
dreds joined in singing popular and
patriotic music. From beginning
to end the affair was a huge sue
cess. The committee in charge, of
which Mrs. Joe r. Tuckis is chair
man, expressed itself as highly
pleased with the way in which the
public responded and proved its
willingness to show that it appreci-
ated the true meaning of the event.
Rev. David A. Johnson of the
Central Presbyterian church, and
William Be Mcintyre gave address,
es fitting to the occasion, the latter
using the topic, why We Sing"
Mr.. Johnson in his talk paid beau
tiful tribute to the American flag.
He centered his talk on Our Coun-
try"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
Obituary
Mrs. Daniel KIekbusch.

Mrs. Detlef Kiekbusch. 270G
Eighth avenue, died in South St.
Paul Thursday morning following
a weeks Illness Of pneumonia, re-
sulting from an attack Of Spanish
influenza. Mrs. Kiekbusch went TO
st. Paul three weeks ago to care
for the members of her family who
were afflicted with the infuenAa
until she herself contracted the dish
ease which resulted in her DEATH
Mrs. Kiekbusch was born in Ger
many April 10, 1850. She came 10
this country and Rock Island 80
years ago and had made her home
here since. She is survived by the
widower, Detlef Kiekbusch, two
daughters, Mrs. II. Schrage of Rock
Island and Miss Emma Kiekbusch,
at home; a son, John, OF St. Paul
and six grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at the home
Sunday at 1870 and at Immanuel's
Lutheran church at o'clock, Rev.
Ph. Wilhelm officiating. Interment
will be in the Lutheran cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
YM.YM- Progressive Party.

The residents of the Y. NJ c. A
and the Y w. c. a. enjoyed a joint
progressive party last night. About
fifty people met at the Y. w. c. A
at 1880 and while some were pop
ping popcorn Thanksgiving games,
contests and stunts were arranged
and enjoyed by the others. In the
turkey contest Miss Marjorie Gar
rett was awarded the prize. Sew
eral other contests were held ana
then candy was passed, and in
matching the kinds or candy part
ners were arranged. From the Y.
". c. A. the company went to the
First Baptist church where a short
program was given Miss Hazel
Titus sang and a number of the
girls put on a Shakespeare trag-
edy. Before they left pumpkin PIE
was served. The company then
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
ELclIIistcr. AhIcren.

The marriage of Miss MoIHe ALL
Ercl. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Al
fred AE-r-eu OF GO Belle avenue.
Davenport, and Percy Nj. McAlIis-
ter of this city was an event of
high noon yesterday. The ceremony
took place at the home Of Rev. A
W. ELeII-tra-3 Of this city. pastor
or tile Swedish Lutheran church Oh
Davenport Hiss Josephine Bezig
Cr Davenport attended the bride as
bridesmaid and Evald AhIgren,
brother Of the bride served the
groom as best man The bride was
attira5 in her travelling suit Of mid
night blue broaLlIurl with hat and
accessories 70 match. Her flowers
were pink and white roses in cor
sage Management Immediately
following the ceremony. q wedding
dinner was served a. the home Of
the brides parents and covers were
laid for -2. The bridal colple left
for q short wedding trip, the desti-
nation Of which is unknown and
after their return they viii reside
in this city. The groom is EN-
ployed at the arsenal.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
Farewell Party.

friends last night at his home, 1906
Twelfth street, at a farewell party
for a. Greenfield, who has been
home on a short furIOugh but re-
turns to the Great Lakes naval
training station, where he is sta
toned At 7:30 d delicious Thanks
giving dinner was served and after
the dinner hour, the evening was
pleasantly spent with music and
dancing. One of the features of the
evening was a display Of the hyp-
motto power of the honor guest.
This was tried on several of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

A wedding ceremony was SOL
c~rz1d Yesterday morning at s
o'clock at the TcCtory Of st. Nary's
Catholic church when MISS Marie
Cvrrers. flI Davic street, Daven-
port daughter Of Walter Cyphers,
became Tile bride OF Russell H..
Whitaker oT this city. The cere-
ro-- was performed by Rev
Frs-E A. LAWYER, and Mrs. r. II.
Chamberlain and William Donohoo
served as matron of honor and
best man. The bride wore a be
con. rE [-ock Of ETcen silk with
hat To match and a Corsage Of
brides roses. A wedding break
fast was served at The home of the
brides uncle and aunt, Mr. and
lFrs William DonohuO. The deco
rat.1-s we're roses carrying out the
brides color scheme OF green and
white and the ceuterpiece Of the
table was a basket Of roses. The
wedding cake also occupied d
prominent place on the table The
groom is 3 uachiuist and Mr.. and
-lgz Whitaker viii reside at 617
Day-e street Davenport,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
PERSONAL POINTS

Mr.. and Mrs. A A. Thompson of
whitehall are guests in the home
of their son, States Attorney r. Il.
Thompson. 1901 Fourteenth street.
Mrs. Philip ]. Stack and daugh-
ter Phyllis, who have been visiting
relatives in the city, return to their
home in Detroit tomorrow.
Private Thomas Duffy, son Of Mr..
and Mrs. w. J. F'urlong, 1913 Tween
ty-ffth street, is home on fur
Tough over the Thanksgiving holt
day. Private Duffy is attending the
S. A. T. c. at Illinois state univer-
sity.
B. L. Burke has gone for the
weekend to Chicago to attend the
National Warehouse Mems associa-
ton, which is being held at the Ho-
tel LaSalle.
Corporal Harry Clarke, son of
Mr. and Mrs X. C. Clarke, 1913
Nineteenth street, who served with
Battery B, One Hundred Twenty
sixth field artillery in France, has
been promoted to the rank of SER
geant
Lieutenant A. N. Mueller, mem
Der of the medical staff at Camp
Mcclellan in Alabama, is here on
10-days' furlough He has beer
examined for overseas duty and ex-
poets to leave soon with other
medical men in the service to re-
Iieve the hard worked members O.
the profession now in France.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Thanksgiving services held at 9
o'clock yesterday morning at the
arsenal 'fY" hut opened the day at
the arsenal J. II. Lee, religious
secretary Of the Y NJ. c. A, con-
Quoted the services and gave an
address on a patriotic Thanksgiv-
ing. T. NJ. Ferguson, educational
secretary, led the singing of pa
triCtiC and trench songs and Mrs.
Amalia Schmidt-GobbIe accOmpan-
led at the piano. The feature OF
OF the Victory Song" composed by
Thomas N. Ferguson and Trump
eter H. S. Sundt The words were
written by Mr.. Ferguson and the
music by Mr.. Sundt. This song is
sure to renew the pep and entnus-
iasm of all who hear it, and judg-
ing from the hit it made yesterday
with the soldiers, everyone will be
singing it soon.
At S.45 a minstrel show. called
the All-Girl Minstrel Review, was
given by a group of the Red Cross
workers from East Davenport. This
was the usual program consisting
Of all the popular songs and Jokes.
At the close Of the performance a
short sketch, School Days" was
presented and received with great
enthusiasm. The performance was
under the leadership of Mr.. and
Mrs. Atkinson. The end men we're
H Atkinson and Charles Bruhn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
DOUBLE FUNERAL,
\ AT SWEDONA For
VICTIMS OF I'm

Funeral services for Mr.. H..
Abrahhmson, 1909 Fifth-an5. I'D =.
ayenueA and Rnoch Rodden Of a.
doua, I.l, influenza victims Nm 4
held at, Swedona tomorrow y i.
Rodden lhOme.
Mrs. AibrahamsOu's death rs--s
ed after she had contracted tbs r..
ease in nursing her brother 3
died Tuesda y, while she passss /
death yesterday morning AZ !
Anthony's hospital
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
Patriatic League Dancing Party.

About 100 girls, workers in the
drive for the melting pot, of the
Rock Island Patriatic league, at
tended the dance that was given
last night at the Masonic temple,
with the soldiers from the arsenal
and the football team of jackies
from the Great Lakes Naval Train
ing station, who were here to play
the arsenal men yesterday, as
special guests. The girls brought
lunches enough for two and these
were served during the intermis-
sion in groups of 20 couples. Lind
strom's orchestra furnished a very
good program of dance music and
everyone enjoyed the affair.
Because of the Indictment weather
yesterday the collection for the
melting pot was not made, but will
be done today and tomorrow and
probably Sunday morning. Sex
toms clothing store is still receiv-
ing contributions, and it is request
ed that all who can, take their con-
tributions to that store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
W. O. ". Dancing Party.

A private dancing party was
sponsored by Camp So. Woodmen OF
the World, last night at the Odd
Fellows hall. Whites orchestra
furnished the music and about rs
couples attended. The next party
will be Thursday evening, Dec. u.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
Visiting Nurse Annual Meeting.

The postponed annual meeting OF
the Visiting Nurse association will
be held Saturday morning at 10
o'clock in the public library. Any
one who has subscribed to the Pa
triots' fund is a member of this as
ISOLATION. Members are asked to
be present as officers for the year
will be selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
Ylslt of Dr. n larnnls Pnstnn..,

Dr. John a. Marquis, secret.
Of Home Missions. who wa
have been at Broadway Presbv~
an church this aftern con and a..
ing is unable 10 be . resent T.
Will visit Rock Island az soma &
ture date. Therefore the, meotisf
planned have been postponed +
til his visit to the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
Mrs. GeOrVe n, gbelso,

Funeral services for Mrs ~.
II. Sheldon, Jr, we're held !, g
home u her parents. Mr. ar1 n
Hugh " Crawford. 1907 III ~ 4ii
avenue, this afternoon Al . :, ...i.i
w. g Oglevee Of the son,h I a'l
Presbyterian church Co., ..as
PallbeaTers were: Edward ~
Arthur b. DuVon. George n b-
A. !. Sweeney, John b. Race.
stephen Spencer IntermaBt
in Chipplannock cemetery W
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
Funeral Of George Bode.

Funeral seyirces for the late
George Bode, an emplOye Of the
Walsh Construction company, who
was killed instantly late Tuesday
when a portion OF a building un-
der course of construction at Rock
Island arsenal collapsed, will be
held at the Sacred Heart Catholic
church at 9 o'clock tomorrow morn
ing. Rev. c. p. O'Neill, rector OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29
ID. A. r. Meets Saturday.

Fort Armstrong chapter, Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution,
will hold a meeting tomorrow aft
ernoon at > o'clock at the home of
Mrs Louisa NJ. Copp, S43 Twentieth
street
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Mrs Atkinson acted as interlocutor
and the center actors were Laurel
Ia Beckman, Dolly kuehl, Dorothy
Burda, Irene Otto, Leota Kuehl. Fay
Walters, Thelma Pope and Billy
Lenard, all of Davenport
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

Mems $3.50 dress shoes, per
pair ....-....,............Si.9J
Ladies' $3.50 shoes, per pr. $3.50
Ladies' $3.50 black. brown
and gray kid shoes, per pr sf.20
Mems and ladies' comfort
slippers, $125 values, per
pair .......--..... 11c
Ladies' wool felt house slip
pers, values up TO 81, per
pair .-.---..----.---- Si-I9
Full size comfort bait, II BY
30, all in one sheet, 81 val
ne, special at ...........Sf.9j
Children's plush coats. val
ues TO $3.50, choice $500
Ladies' band aprons, soc
values, special at .......... 25c
Extra large dressed dolls,
81 values, each ......... zoe
Limit, one.
Regular 25c silk moire rib
bon. all colors, extra wide,
per yard .......-....-....... 15c
Ladies' hose. . pair for. 2Oc
Adults only.
6 bars LenoX soap for...... &c
Adults only. Dry goods de-
pariment
Ladies' and misses' extra
dark brown hose. ribbed
tops. special, a pair. 35c
Regular Toe snap fasteners,
all sizes. a card ........ &c
Chiidren's all wool hockey
caps, each ................ Zoe
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

adjourned to the Y. M C. A and
the party was Just nicely started
when someone noticed the hour
and decided it was time to adjourn,
but not before they had all agreed
to resume the party tonight where
it had stopped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-11-29

This is special week in fancy
goods, infants wear, yarns, gloves
and ribbons at McCabes.