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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
ITALIANS OF CITY
 OBSERVE ANNIVERSARY
Of ItaIy's Entrance in the War b,
 Parade and Mass Meeting.

The anniversary of the entrance of Italy into the war was celebrated in this city in a fitting manner Friday evening with parade and rally. The red, white and green flag of Italy was very prominent, most of the stores and many homes having the colors displayed.
 Up to Thursday there were little. if any, plans for a parade, but as this would also stimulate enthusiasm in the Red Cross campaign which is now in progress it was decided to have one, and invitations were issued to local fraternal societies to take part, many of which did
 The paraders formed on Union street with the right on Lincoln square. At 7.45 the word was given to march by Marshal Frank P. Fenton The parade was headed by Chief Killourey and Lieutenant McArthur and platoon of police. Then followed Marshal Fen ton, f1anked by some Boy Scouts carry ing the flags of the allied nations The only band in the line was the local American band, which was third fol- lowed by Company M, Connecticut State guard. Next in line was large auto truck converted into a float, showing a Red Cross nurse sitting be- side a stretcher on which lay a man, wounded. The fraternal division fol- lowed with delegations from San Jose council, K. of C., Ancient Order of Hibernians and Willimantic lodge of Elks. Lyman Maine's drum corps led the delegation from the Willimantic branch of the Sons of Italy. These marchers carried both American and Italian flags. Several automobiles, containing the officials of the Sons of Italy, representatives from the city, town and state governments, preachers of the gospel, and invited guests and speakers. -.s..
 The parade disbanded in front of Labor Union hall,> opposite the Liberty cottage, and the Sons of Italy marched through lane of honor up into the hall, where short exercises were held.
 At the rally the following speakers were heard: Attorney General George E. Hinman. Thomas J. Kelley, William A. King, Daniel P. Dunn and Filipp Testagrossa, the latter speaking in Italian, The speakers told of the great work done by the Italians in the present struggle, both in their native land and in the land of, the free America. The great work of the American Red Cross was also pointed out to the large audience. $
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
RED CROSS CAMPAIGN.
Wiilimantic's Total is Now $7,eso, or
 About Half the Quota,

Willimantic was just under the half way mark in the Red Cross campaign at the close of headquarters Friday Friday evening with a total of $7.0S6. subscribed by 2.128 people.
 Friday was a big day, as 467. sub scriptions were received totaling $2.- 2236o The American Thread company has not turned in their subscriptions for Friday yet. which will probably swell the total considerable, but Capt. Robert o. Branch had not completed the clerical work Friday evening. Will limantic must go over the top, with a quota of $15,000, about $1 for every man, woman and child in the city.
 The Liberty cottage did considera ble business Friday in the Red Cross drive. as about $350 was subscribed there during the day.
 Many people who were waiting for the canvassers to call at their homes have dropped into the cottage to give their bit. The cottage is open from ' in the morning until 9.9O in the evening, The total to date for the cot tage is $S76.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25

visitors at their cottage on Foster av- enue.
 Miss Annie Lathrop and Miss Bea- trice Pomeroy from Putnam spent the week end at Woodside cottage.
 Mr. and Mrs George Woodward from the city visited their cottage on Sunday.
 Sherwood Dooiittle of Hartford spent the week end with his family at Edge wood cottage.
 Norwich Cottagers Arrive.
 Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Chapman of Norwich arrived at their cottage on Wesley circle Sunday. Mrs. Chapman will spend few days in the grove.
 Local friends of Rev. and Mrs Frank Chamberlin were sorry to learn of the loss they had sustained when their household goods were destroyed by fire while in storage.
 Mrs. Joslyn of Windham was call CT in the grove Monday.
 Superintendent NJ c. Watts put ir several blasts on Haven avenue Mon day, removing some of the large rocks from the driveway.
 Several persons have been looking at cottages that are for sale and oth- CTS fnquiring for those that are tc rent.
 Mrs Julia Hut of Manchester is spending a few days at her cottage or Wesley circle.
 Nineteen cottages are open to date
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25

suicide by taking paris green at her home on Holland avenue early Friday morning. When it was discovered what she had done a physician was sent for at once. She was conscious when he arrived and told Dr. Dawson she had taken two spoonfuls of paris green. She said she was tired of liv-
 ing and wanted to die. The doctor did everything he possibly could to help
 her, but she died in great agony about four hours later. She is survived by
 her husband, Frank Agnoli, and five children, the youngest only six months old.
 Guest from HoIyoke. Mrs Reyes of Holyoke is visiting her
 daughter, Miss Mary Reyes, on Staff ford street.
 Lott O'Halloran has been confined
 to the house for the past few days by | illness.
 William Rhodes of Springfield has | been visiting his brother, George Rhodes, in the Hollow Mrs. E. E. Pinney and Miss Mary Ballantine represented the Current Events club at the meeting of the State Federation of Women's clubs in Hartford this week. Memorial Day Orders. Commander Anthony Adams of l Winter post, G. A. R.. has issued his
 orders for Memorial day and invites
 all patriotic citizens to join in the l observance of the day. Sunday the veterans, Sons of Veterans and Wom- ] ans Relief corps will meet at Grand Army hall at 10 o'clock and march to the Methodist church, where Rev.
 Oscar J. Aldrich will deliver a memo rial address.
 School Board to Meet. The town school committee will hold
 meeting at the public library Monday evening, when the matter of hiring a
 supervising principal and the filling of
 vacancies in the high school faculty will be taken up. Donald D. Mitchell of Stafford Springs has received a commission as lieutenant and has been transferred
 from Washington, D. C.. to Jackson vile, Fla.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
SUPERIOR COURT
Short Calendar Session Friday-con- tinuance in $75,ooo Damage Case of conley vs. Hunt, Execdtor-Auto- mobile Hearing Case On.

A short calendar session of the Windham county superior court was held in this city Friday, but no cases were assigned. as Judge Maltbie will be unable to attend the court next week. The Sweeney -Lindhelm case was brought to a close and attorneys on both sides will file briefs.
 In the cases on the short calendar list, those which were not settled were continued on the next list. In the two cases of William Webber and of Alice M. Afford against Daniel P. Dunn, Thomas P. Foley and the City of Will limantic, the City of Willimantic was dropped as one of the defendants. These two cases resulted from the dy- namiting of the rear wall of the Jor- dan block. Giles Afford receiving fa- tai injuries, and William E. Webber serious injuries
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
BALTIC.
Town of sprague Resolved to Go Over the Top in Red Cross Drive-Every
 Worker HustIing Benefit Dance Tonight.

Thursday evening the solicitors in the Red Cross campaign held a meet ing in the firemen's room when dif- ferent reports read and showed that they are going over the top. The house house canvass for contribu- tions to the fund has been very sue- cessful. Over $500 had been collected at 9.30 Thursday night.
 Charles Barnes. chairman of the committed. said Friday night that he is sure the campaign will be carried on without hitch as each report shows the score going skyward.. The workers will have to hustle to com plete the work. While the people of Sprague are willing to do their bit the house toulouse soliciting takes considerable time to call on all the residents and citizens. Today (Sat- urday) is expected to be the big day, as the workers are to start early and continue with the work until 7.30. The committee has completed arrange ments for dance to be held in St. Jean's hall tonight Members of the Maltic branch have offered their ser vices as musicians gratis. The use of
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
MOOSUP
Miss Sarah Abbod Painfully Injured at Mill-Dance for Benefit of Polish Army-k. of c. Gives $1o to Red Cross.

Miss Sarah Abbod, while working in
 the card room of the American Woolen company's mill, Almyville, caught her right hand in the feed rolls, severely injuring her hand and arm. The rolls had gone half way to her elbow before the card stopped. In getting her free from the machine it was necessary to run it back. This painful operation tore much of the flesh. She was rush. ed to Dr. Adams office for treatment. Benefit Dance. A dance will be given this (Satur- day) evening for the benefit of the Polish army in France. Music will be furnished by Moosup orchestra under the leadership of Napoleon White Rev. and Mrs. c. $. Nightingale have returned after attending the Northern Baptist convention held in Atlantic City.
 Donated $to to Red Cross.
 All Hallows' council, No. 270, K. of C., donated $10 to the Red Cross; drive. Most of the local people are spending their spare hours in the gardens.
 Mrs. E. Douglas and Miss. Florence Douglas of Sterling Hill were Moosup callers Friday.
 Edgar Dupuis and Samuel Pratt mo- tored 10 New London Thursday.
 Daniel Dougall. Henry Owens, Al
 bert Sweet, Fabian Savior, Robert Parks, William Johnson, George Bliven have been attending the trial of Mrs. Lussier for the Mccarthy murder, held in Willimantie this week
 Thomas Bushaw of Boston is visit ing friends in Moosup.
 Miss S. St. Jean is in the Backus hospital, Norwich, to undergo treat ment for appendicitis.
 To Play Manhasset Team. The Moosup Tigers have arranged a game of baseball with the the fast Manhasset nine of Putnam, to be played on the Carpet grounds Sunday. This team defeated the Moosup boys at Putnam 11-5 a week ago Saturday. The local boys have patched up a few of the weak spots in the field and are ready to meet the Putnam boys with a stronger lineup than faced them at Putnam.
 Several Reeruits Gained. The Best theatre was filled Wed. | nesday evening to hear the addresses by British officers who have seen con : siderable trench service, each having
 been wounded several times. A num- Der of the local young men enlisted in the Canadian army during the even ing. Support of the work of the Red
 Cross organization was urged.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
COLCHESTER
Death of Mrs. Maria E. FreeIand- Meigss- Synnrnes Wedding - Gallery Rifle Practice For State Guard.

Word was received here Tuesday of the death Monday of Mrs. Marion E. Freeland at the home of her brother in Philadelphia. She resided in this place for two years during which time her daughter. Miss Florence Freeland was assistant teacher in the Academy High school. She was member of Colchester grange and member of the Congregational church. Burial was in Fairfield, Maine, Thursday.
 Meisss. .ssymmes.
 Miss Nettie Symmes and Robert Meiggs of this place were united in marriage by Rev. B. D. Remington at the Baptist parsonage, Tuesday after noon at o'clock. They will reside at the home of the bride on Broadway. Mir. Meiggs is brakeman on the Col chester Branch railroad.
 Fred Burnham and Fitch Jones of Hebron were callers in town Thurs day.
 Rifle Practice.
 The rifle team of the State Guard held gallery rifle practice in the Armory Thursday evening in charge of First Lieutenant Van Cleve.
 Harry Strick of New York was a visitor in town Thursday. Evening Service Only.
 Services will be held in the Bao- tist church Sunday evening at 7.30. The pastor, Rev. 5. D. Remington, who has been i'll for the past two weeks will occupy the pulpit. There will be
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
JEWETT CITY
Many Memorial Services in the churches-Red Cross RalIy-5rief Mention.

Sunday evening at o'clock there will be a union young peoples service in the Baptist vestry, led by Miss Mary Tinker, president of the Ep- worth League. At : o'clock there will be union memorial service at the same church, with an address, the theme of which is The Army of Jesus Christ, by the pastor of the church. There will be special music, and the clergymen of the borough will partici- pate in the service. e5e s~
 Rev. Albert Donnelrs Sunday morn ing subject at the Congregational church is The Better Country. Rev. NJ. D. Fuller's Sunday morning subject at the, Baptist. church is In fluence. The topic for the Juniors sermon is Some Bible Birds. pr. Frank White will occupy the pulpit at the Methodist church Sun day morning. as Rev. J. B. Aldrrich is on two weeks vacation in New Hampshire rS
 Rev. J. W. Areson of @Yantic will conduct an Episcopal service in Sla- ter Library hall on Sunday afternoon at half past three o'clock
 memorial service is to be held in Pachaug cemetery on Sunday after noon at o'clock. D. L. Phillips. John Potter, and w. B. Truesdell will speak Lemuel Green will assis. with the music.
 Red Cross Rally William Uptgrove. a private in the First Canadian Battalion sent from ! the Red Cross headquarters to speak here. gave a talk in Finf's Opera House on Thursday evening. A. though for some reason no notification of his coming had been received. mo- 1 tice was sent around so effectually that good sized audience gathered to near him. His description of his ex- periences were very vivid, and he told of the work of the Red Cross in all it's wonderful completeness, He, was in the trench warfare for twenty-one months, and was wounded five times. Friday morning. he spoke to the Xcili1- dren at the Riverside Grammar school, telling them the meaning Of the stripes on his sleeves, and other Interesting facts. He was entertained during his stay at the homes Of MT. and Mrs. A. NJ. Brown and MT. and Mrs J. H. Tracy.
 Canvassed Mill. Friday, Superintendent L.s M. Car penter evolved ths idea of having Red Cross nurses canvass Ashland Mill for contributions to this weeks drive. He placed the matter in the hands of Robert Wilde, Eva and Josephine Raille and Florestine Riehotte were garbed in Red Cross gown from the local chapter rooms and did very ef- fectuai work.
 Brief Mentioa.aass
 Miss Bertha Robinson of Newton vile. Mass, is visiting Miss Marian Anthony. B. Craig. Pierce and Phillip Grows from the State Pier, New Lon- don are also guests at Rev, T. M. An thony's. ~
 Charles Palmer, U.s s. N, has re- turned to Woods Hole, after a stay of a week at his mothers Mrs. James Terry's,
 MT and Mrs. Guy Parmenter and children and Principal and Mrs. F. H. P. Clement and daughter4sge by auto today 10 Manchester, N. Ill., and Wal tham, Mass. Mrs. Parmenter will re- main m Waltham and Mrs Clement in Manchesterr for a week..
 Mrs. S. A. Thompson received word on Friday of the death of her brother, William Mott. in Norwich. Mir. Mott was a resident in this vicinity for years. and is well known to both Gris- wold and Lisbon residents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
Brief Mention.

Clinton Rood of Camp Upton was home on a short furlough Friday.
 ~Willimantic Lodge of Moose, No. l44O, L. o. o. M.. will give minstrel at Loomer Opera House, Sunday af- ternoon and evening, with the pro ceeds to go to the benefit of the local chapter of the American Red Cross.
 New telephone books are being dis tributed in this city. Several changes have been made in the book, as the city of Willimantic telephones are tel ephones of the city departments have been placed under the head of The City of Willimantie. The book is a little thinner than last seasons.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25

no service in the forenoon on account of the Union service at the Congrega- tional church.---
 Rev. Joseph F. Ford was the guest of relatives in New London this week
 Mrs. Katie Talcott and Mrs. Ella Palmer were calling on friends in Nor wich Friday.
 Louis Baldwin of Middletown was calling on friends in town Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Chapman were Norwich visitors Friday. 2ar
 James Horowitz and party motored to Norwich Friday. '. 'tts 1e,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
FUNERAL
Julia A. Lee.

The body of Julia A Lee, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. William Lee was brought from Waterbury to 1t. Mary's cemetery for burial on Friday. She was fifteen years of age and died after a short illness with pneumonia. Besides her parents, she leaves one brother, William. S T'he abearers were Edward, Clarence and William Lee, of Lisbon, and James Lee of Plainfield.
 Flowers were given by the family, Mrs. Hammel, Mrs. William Thouis, Mrs. McKenna, A. c. Tittemore, Mfr. and Yrs. Freni, A. G. Woodwork, MT. and Mrs. Dr, T. Parker, Bertha and Albert Bachua7 Mir Lynch and fam fly, and several neighbors' children of Waterbury, MT. and Mrs George Gill and f;s'1ily of New London,s We're Lee Mir and Mrs. David Daily Mir. and Mrs. Hormidas Liberty of Jewett City. Mir. and Mrs. James Kiilroa and NJ and Mrs. E. J. sKeenan. of Norwich a harp from a friend and a cross of white carnations.
 Undertaken J. A. Hourigan was In charge of the arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
EARLY MORNING FIRE z AT C. A. TINkER'S.
Mrs. Tinker Found Unconscious in
 Coal Bin in the Cellar.

Fire broke out in the house occupied by Mrs. Clifford A. Tinker on Pros pect street about 2 o'clock Thursday morning. The alarm was rung but thc fire was put out by the use of lawn hose by some of the neighbors.
 After the fire Mrs. Tinker was found lar. She was taken to the Johnson hospital and soon regained conscious ness. She. was aroused by the fire in the cellar and went down to investi- gate and was overcome by the smoke. One arm and her back were burned and her hair was scorched. Her hus- band is Lieutenant Tinker, now sta toned at Washington. She came here few days ago to pack her household goods for shipment out of town.
 Red Cross Rally.
 The Red Cross rally at Hyde park Wednesday evening drew a large at tendance. Dr. Hyram Hall, a Cana dian who has been at the front, and Rev. M. H. May of Rockville were the speakers, and the talk of each was inspiring as we'll as patriotic. The Italian band furnished music.
 Mrs. J. J. Hassett has returned to her home in Lee. Mass. after spending week with her sister, Mrs. NJ. O'Halloran.
 Married Feb. 18th.
 It has just been announced that Mrs. Sadie L. Smith, matron at the Johnson Memorial hospital, was mar ried to John F. Deniston at the home of his brother in New Haven Feb. 16th.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
Stock Purchased by Late Edwin Mil.


 The case of John Conley, ct al, vs. Horatio H. Hunt, executor, which was assigned for trial by jury, next Tues day, the plaintiffs attorney asked that the case be continued until next. fall. The defendants attorney was opposed to this motion. as the case has been on the docket four years. The case is for damages of $75.000 and is over the purchase of some stock, on which there was a note. Lawyers from New London, Providence, R. L. and Califor- mia are in the case. The stock was purchased by the late Edwin Miner of Moosup.
 Judge Maltbie said that he did not think the case was for jury, but should be tried without one and when court adjourned he. had decided not to summon the jury for next Tuesday, when the case was to have been started, so it will probably be tried at some later date without jury.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
Junior Recention.

The juniors of the state normal school gave a reception at the town hall Friday evening to the other mem : bers of the school. More than 100 couples were present, several in sport costume. The dance was informal. The committee in charge consisted, of the Misses Helen Pendergast, Mar garet Healy. Mary Barry. Flora, Mat thews and Madeline Carey. The hall was decorated with the state flag and school banners, the work being done by Nellie Gerhardt, Marion Courtney and Loretta McCaffry. Music was furnish ed by Pickett's orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
Arrested in New Haven on Theft
 Charqe,

The New Haven police arrested Tomy Belko of this city on warrant charging him with the theft of $1SO from Mary Dubina of this city. The alleged theft occurred last March. He was brought to this city by Chief Kill lourey and will be in court this (Sat- urday) morning.
 The Saturday morning session of the police court plans to be a long session as there are three cases which were continued from early in the week, two saloonkeepers charged with selling liquor on Sunday and one man charged with keeping a house of ill fame. It is possible that the court may be in session all day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
Automobile Case Heard.

The case of Lawrence V. Sweeney vs. August Lindhelm was then taken up. This case was started last Fri day and had been continued. Some of the evidence was very conflicting, as both autoists claim that they were on the right hand sides. stopped, when the accident happened. but in some way the care came together. The cars would have been five feet apart when the accident happened if both had been hugging the side of the road Both attorneys, P. J. Danahey for the defendant. and W. A. King for the plaintiff filed briefs. The wheels of Lindhelm's car, which received the blow, and two maps of the site of the accident. which he made, were entered as exhibits. Court adjourned until Friday, May 31. at 2 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
WILMA

ing house. will leave this city this morning for Boston, where she will enter war work. She has been grant ed a leave of absence to fall.
 Thursday evening she was given a farewell party by some of the girls and was presented cut glass water set and a loving cup.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
WilIimantic Camp Ground
Bakery and Boarding House Not to Be Opened This Season-Rev. Rob- ert Moore to Give Bible Readings- Nineteen Cottages Opened.

It has been decided not to open the bakery this year as it is difficult to obtain provisions and the boarding house will not be opened. Whether the restaurant will be run or not remains to be seen.
 To Conduct Bible Readings.
 Rev Robert Moore of New Bedford will conduct Bible readings through the coming camp meeting. They are remembered as one of the best fea- lures of the meetings last year.
 Mrs Susan Mercy of Danielson, who opened her cottage last week, spent the week end with Mrs. Stone, in the city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Andrews and sons, Gordon and Carl, of Providence, spent the week end with Mrs. Furge- son on Haven avenue. Miss Jessie Smith and Mrs. John Root of New London were over Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
To Have War Garden.

The Woman's department of the lo- cal Y. M. c. A. is to have a war gar- den this year near the new cemetery on West Main street. A lecture will be given at the Y. M. c. A. parlors Sunday by a Storrs' professor on gar- dening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
peIay in Divorce case.

Tn the uncontested divorce case of Mabel U. Anderson vs. George K An derson, Commissioner P. J. Danahey filed his briefs, but the case was not finished. as Mrs. Anderson's attorney, W. A. King. was given two weeks in which to file briefs and amend the complaint
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
SWEATER DAYS ARE HERE

And there array of pretty Sweaters and Sp-overs to greet yOu beautiful things of either silk or wool you have their startling colors and their chic appearance their unique pocket effects and the weaves you will not wonder why every is anxious to own one. $3.9s to $15.OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25

Lieutenant Governor Clifford B. Wilson, who is also mayor of Bridge port, spoke on the Red Cross at an enthusiastic rally in the Lily theatre Friday evening. He outlined in a general way the work that the Red Cross. is doing and told of the great opportunity that this organization has to do good.es Our efforts. said MT. Will son, should be measured by what we can do according to our circumstances,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-25
NEW SPRING COATS

As the weeks fly by styles in Coats continue to show wide diversity in modes and not alone there great diversity styles, but the fabrics of the widest scope Our stock embraces models for all types of figures the snug straight line Coat and the Aaring box model New nnova- tons in collars and pockets add to their attractveness