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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
PHOENTXVILLE
Personal Mention - Pupils Hang May
 Basket to Teacher.

Sunday guests last week at R. G. Clemens included Mir and Mrs. Wal ter Greene and family of Ashford, Mrs Lyon, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ethredge of Manchester, Robert Colburn of Camp Devens and Miss Ada Stoddard of Abingdon, also Alec kaletchitz of East ford
 Mrs. H. c. Joslyn, Miss Alice Ringe, guests of friends in Worcester.
 Supervisor Bliss. was visiting schools in town last week Monday.
 Alec Ka1etchitz was a week end guest of friends in Hartford.
 number from here motored to North Ashford Saturday evening and enjoyed an entertainment.
 May Basket for Teacher.
 The pupils of the East Hill school hung a May basket to their teacher Mrs. R. G. Clemens, Tuesday evening A very pleasant evening was enjoyed after the chase. All participated ir games. Music was furnished by MI Smith, violinist, and Mrs. Clemens pianist. Refreshments were served.
 Mrs. Pearl Adams is a patient al the Day Kimball hospital, Putnam.
 Master Orin and Miss Doris Adam; are at the home of their grandparents in Ashford.
 R. G. Clemens received a letter tn: 27th from Edmund J. Peckhan, wh' is somewhere in France, that tn, weather was delightful, the spring far. ther advanced than here, and he i: well.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

Messrs. Jones and Shea of the sur veying force at work on the survey of the state road between Hartford and New London killed a rattlesnake while near Marlboro which measured four feet long and had eight rattles. His snakeship gave battle, but was soon put out of action.
 s. Berwa1d of Hartford was calling on friends in town Tuesday.
 Miss Belle Strong is the guest for two week of her ister, Mrs. John " Reynolds, in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Chapman, liar ry E1gart, Samuel Gellert and Joseph Agranovitch were Norwich visitors Tuesday. . A number from town were in Nor papers.
 M. R. Coggshal1 of Norwich was in town Wednesday.
 Drill Omitted.
 On account of the field day last Sunday of the Third regiment, c. S. G., there is no drill of the local com pany this (Thursday} evening.
 Mrs. Bessie Kingsbury and daugh- ter, Miss Helen Kingsbury, of New York, have arrived at their summer
 
 Miss Miriam Cragin of New York is at the summer home of her father, Dr. B. B. Cragin, on Broadway.
 A. A. Baker and daughter, Mrs. E. T. Bunyan, were guests Tuesday of relatives in Hartford.
 Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was calling on friends in town Tuesday.
 Henry o. Sorrell and Emil Com mette of North Westchester were in town Tuesday evening attending the K. of c. meeting.
 Misses Mary and Anna O'Brien of New Haven were guests of relatives in town the past week.
 A. F. Roper was a Norwich caller Tuesday.
 Conferred Rank of Esquire.
 When Oliver Woodhouse lodge, K of F., met in Pythian hall Tuesday evening, the rank of esquire was con ferred on one candidate.
 Clifford c. King, Myron R. Peckhan and w. L. L. Spencer of Lebanon were in town Tuesday evening attending the K. of P. meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
FINEST ARMY MATERIAL
 IN THE WORLD.
Former President Taft So Character
 izes Our Drafted Men.
Especial to The Bulletin.l


 Washington, June 5.-The following war geography bulletin, issued by the National Geographic society from it's Washington headquarters, is based on a communication to the society from William Howard Taft, former presi- dent of the United States:
 "The men of our new national army when drafted were from 21 to 3l; many of them had become more or less settled in life Many of them were in receipt of compensation substantially greater than that which they would receive as private soldiers. The incoE- venienee and lack of comforts insep- arabic from camp life they had no. grown used to and they naturally were at first in a state of protest ana question over the change. When
 went through the camps, however, they had grown accustomed to camp life. In the drill and manual training and instruction they had begun to understand the governments purposes and had beone interested in fitting themselves for their new duties.
 "The commanders of the camps as-
 sured me that the drafted men were the finest material for the making ot an army they had ever seen in any country On the average they wers better men, physically, mentally ana morally, than the average of the na- tional guard or of the regular army They were clean slate to write upon
 They did not have to unlearn anything and they learned quickly. They rr1lri1- Tested the known adaptability of the American. The difference between their appearance when they first reached camp and after three or four months training was wonderful. Their ap- pearance in review, as they went by with their 1.-the figures, their mar. ia
 bearing, their military step, theil | bright, healthful color, gave one { thrill of patriotic pride. Their response as they sat in a great audience to pa. | triotic sentiment showed that theiI hearts were in the right place. They are an object lesson in universal miii- tary training and powerful argu- ment for it's establishment.
 'In some of the. camps there is 2 large so-cal1ed Liberty theatre, erected | by the Fosdick Outside Activities as.
 sociation. The theatres are well con. structed and make good auditorium.
 and here vaudeville reigns. It is no too much to say, however, that tn, agency upon. which the coff1n1andif: | generals lean in dealing with the SO ! cial side of their men and in fillin;
 their leisure hours with useful ocSa
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
LISBON
Gardner Glass Entertained--Visitors
 From Norwich.

Mrs. Robert Byles and two sons of Groton spent two days last week with Mrs. Jesse Phillips.
 Miss Edith Baker spent the week end at her home in Norwich.
 R. R. Barber and his son, Claire Bar Der, of Waterbury, motored to Vest minister, Vt, Thursday, to visit with R. R. Barber, IT,, and family. They returned Sunday night.
 Herbert Futile with his daughter, and her husband, MT. and Mrs. Harold Latham of Orient, L. l., were visitors Saturday, their uncle's, Whiting Fitch's, on their way to Boston. The trip was made by automobile.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Hull of Provi- dence are at the home of Mrs Hulrs father, T. D. Phillips.
 Class Entertained.
 The Gardner class of the Methodist church, Jewett City was entertained al Mrs. C. A. Mell's. Monday evening ing.
 MT. and Mrs Eagles of Norwich were visitors Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Jesse Phillips.
 Miss Elva Ryan was at her home ir East Hampton over Memorial day ane the week end.
 | MT. Johnson and family from Ridge way, N. J., have moved the house l formerly owned by Victor Panovec known as the Lathrop place. 1 Children's day will be observed b1 the Sunday school next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
BALLOUvILLE
Local People at stonington Field Day Ball Team in Hard Luek--FIower Festival.

Rev, H. N. Brown, of Danielson, preached an excellent sermon on Gods Law of Increase,' from the words "Tof him that hath shall be given" at Blackstone hail, Sunday aft1 ernoon. The meeting was under the auspices of the Salvation Army corps of Putnam, Captain Fee in charge. <
 Rev and Mrs. W. D. Woodward went to North Scituate Thursday, it being the closing day of the Pentecos- tai Collegiate Institute, where their daughter, Miss Ethel, has taught the Commercial department the past year. Miss Woodward returned home Friday bringing friend, Miss Hazel Lowen, and the !atter's friend, James Words worth, for a visit.
 At State Guard Field Day.
 Superintendent Truesdell, his wife and his aunt, Mrs. Wakefield, of Worcester, rnotored to Stonington, 1l Sunday. visited friends, and witness ed the State Guard manoeuvres One of the Guard from Attawaugan, Alec Barribeau, accompanied them. Get Little End of Score. A week ago Saturday the Ballou boys were beaten by the Connecticut Mills team of Danielson, to 2, and
 
 Next Saturday afternoon the game is to be played here on the home field, but it is not decided yet as to the op- posing team.
 May Basket Surprise. An interesting cottage meeting held at the home of Mrs. Delor Cusson on | Thursday evening was well attended. l Addresses were made by the pastor | 1nxy NfrNd drzynr 11N Wordsworth. At the close a surprise May basket was hung to Mrs. Ann ! Bowler. The company assembled and received a good speech from the aged lady The cottage meeting this week is to be at George Cooks. l Frank Bennett was auctioneer at the runmage sale in Attawaugan last Eweek. Over fifty dollars were raised for the half million orphaned children over the seas in France. | Flower Festival. | A pretty flower festival was given Saturday afternoon on the grounds o1 the Ba11ou Mills A. C. club. All three of the village schools were in it. and the teachers, the Misses Edick, Ship pee and Griffith were complimente6 cn the excellent manner in which the children acquitted themselves. There was large attendance of parents an6 lof friends and substantial sum was realized to pay for the Victrola ob- tained for the schools some time ago A quantity of ice cream and soda was sold and added to the gains.
 Buy Tripp Farm.
 A number from this village and At tawaugan attended the recent auc. ton at the residence of the late Scot Tripp. This farm of some 250 acre: has been purchased by F. H. and F w. Tillinghast, of Central Village, wht propose to cut off valuable standing timber.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
NORTH STERLING
Mrs. lola Boynton Injured When Horse Runs Away - Three Pound Trout Caught.

Mrs. lola Brayton who met with a serious accident when her horse ran away, is comfortable.
 Prof Lambert of Apponaug recent ly viisted the Derrance School and gave an enteresting talk to the chil- dren.
 Mrs. F. o. P1ummer and Miss Maude Griffith were in Providence last week.
 Harold Wilson of Glen Cove, N. r., called on George c. Spooner last week, while on his way to Camp Devens, having been called for service.
 Preparations are being made for a fine concert at the church June 9tE.
 w. H. Geherean of White Plains, IN. Y, visited his farm here the past week.
 F. o. Hummer and family and Miss Maude Griffith spent several days in Worcester recently.
 Miss Sarah A. Avery of Groton spent the week end at George C. Spooner's.
 Caught Three Pound Trout.
 Josiah Owens takes the lead here on trout having landed one which weighed three pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
TRIED cAMoUFLAeE
So Hatiess and coatless Officers From New London Were Able to Buy Booze.

Four men, who are said to be officers of the mosquito fleet at New London were in this city on Tuosdaay evening. celebrating, and they left at II o'clock, when the sa- looms closed, for New London. some of them drunk.
 They were able to buy liquor in the saloons as they took off their coats and hats and with white shirt, with collars and ties, they passed for civ ilians. They tried to buy liquor in two saloons with uniforms on but did not succeed.
 They caused disturbance on the street and boasted of how easy it was 10 buy booze. All former officers from the navy who have visited Williman- tic had been real officers consequent ", the shirt sleeved, bareheaded men drinking in saloons Tuesday evening were new to the bartenders.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
LIVES 200 YEARS!

For more than 200 years, Haar1em Oil the famous national remedy Of Holland, has been recognized as an infallible relief from all forms of kid ney and bladder disorders. Its very age is proof that it must have unusual merit
 If you are troubled with pains or aches in the back, feel tired in the morning, headache, indigestion. in somnia, painful Or too frequent pas sage of urine. irritation or stone in find quick relief in COLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil~ Capsules. This is the good old remedy that has stood the test for hundreds of years, prepared in the proper quantity and convenient form to take. It is imported direct from Holland laboratories. and you can get 1t at any drug store. Your money promptly refunded if 1t does not re- lieve you. But be sure to get the gen. uine GOLD MEDAL brand. In boxes, three sizes
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
EAST KILLINGLY

MT. and Mrs. Harris Burlingane of Worcester visited Fenner Burlingame and family Thursday.
 Harold Brooks was taken to the Day Kimball hospital in Putnam Friday.
 A. Chase and family, of Providence and Mrs. Elizabeth Chase of Putnam, were callers at Maplecrest Thursday.
 Mr. and Mrs Clifton Howard of Worcester visited Mir. and Mrs. John Chase, Memorial day.
 William Passamore of Occum was recent guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Andrew Potter.
 Mir. and Mrs Walter Belding of Put nam were Memorial Day guests of A. D. Say1es and family.
 Mrs. Gladys Moran Is a patient at the Day kinba1l hospital in Putnam.
 George Mason who has been i'll for several weeks IS able to return to work
 MT. and Mrs Luther G. Andrews of Occum spent the week end with Mrs. Andrews parents, MT. and Mrs. A. P. Rich.
 Oliver Credie and MT. Roberts of Killing1y Center were guests of Joseph Dumas Tuesday.
 Arthur E. Chase and family of Dan ielson were at Israel P. Chase's Memo rial day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
Sulphur.

Sulphur was produced in 1917 by eight mines. one in Louisiana, two each in Texas, Nevada and Wyoming, and one in Colorado. To avoid revealing confidential reports, precise statistIcs of the production of domestic suiphu- must be withheld, but according to tie United States geological survey, de- partment of the interior, the produe- tion in 1917 was roughly 50 per cent. greater than in 1916, and the indica- tions point to a still further increase in 1918
 Statistics received from the bureau of foreign and domestic rommerae show that 973 long tons of sulphur were imported into the United States in 1917 and that 152,S31 long tons vera exported. The imports of sulphur in 1917 were less than per cent of those in 1916, but the exports were more than IS per cent. greater than in 1S1s, and were the largest ever made from this country in single year. The total value of the sulphur exported ia 1917 was s3,504,661, which would h. dicate an average value for the su1ph1r of $2293 ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

offered a fervent prayer. The address Wingerd, pastor of the church, who was warmly applauded at the close of his able address and was given a ris- ing vote of thanks. The service was interspersed with patriotic songs by a quarfette, Edgar A. Church, J. Wilbur Lanphear, Burton M. Welch. Mrs. John L. Copley assisted as soloist ard pianist. The service closed with the singin gofs America and benediction by Rev. MT. Wingerd.
 Holiday Guests.
 Memorial day brought many visitors to town. Mrs. Albert L. Church enter tained all her children and their fani- lies. Other visitors in town that day were Mir and Mrs. William Smith of Bogato, N. J., and Rev. and Mrs. Wal ter E. Lanphear of Hartford.
 Miss Florence I. Hart, teacher at New Britain, has visited over a week at the home of her mother, Mrs. Jessie Hunt.
 Mr. and Mrs. Hubert c. Blake of New Britain were at Mrs. E. Jessie Hunts last Sunday and attended church. Other visitors at Mrs. Hunts were Mir. and Mrs. Zebulon R. Robbins and Lawyer Roy Robbins and family of Norwich.
 Mrs. Hemenway, who has been i'll, is recovering.
 Mrs. Arthur Williams is entertain ing her sister. Mrs. Loyejoy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
SPEEDING SHIPMENTS
Thread Company lnstalls Power Sys- tenn of Conveying Big Packing Boxes.

The American Thread company has installed in the local mills the biggest mechanical conveyor system in the state. It is used to carry boxes of finished products from the packing room to the shipping department.
 Before the concrete storehouse and shipping room was built, the packed articles were taken on trucks pushed 1 by men. to the old shipping .room. ' With an increase of business. it be- came necessary to have larger ship ping facilities, and the large five story concrete building was erected for that purpose, but it was too far 10 carry the boxes on trucks, so the conveyor was installed.
 It starts in the basements of mills No. and 6, goes over Windham road on the overhead bridge to the old storehouse and then to the concrete shipping house. The boxes are car ried up lifts operated by electricity, and then gravity takes them to the next lift. With this system, the Thread company hopes to quicken the ser vice. and free several men for other pursuits The system is on trial at the mills. as it has not been adopted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
FUN ERAL
Mrs. Isabella M. Lewis.

The funeral of Mrs. Isabella NJ. Lewis was held at St. PauPs church, Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. Walter F. Borchert officiating. The bearers were David York, Everett Oatley, John Sheffield, and John Foy, relatives of the deceased. Burial was in the Willimantic cemetery in charge of Funeral Director J. M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

the canning demonstration at storrs college today.
 Isadore Oggins. student at Co1um bia College. New York, is home for the vacation.
 There were twelve deaths in the town of Windhahh during May, four of which were infants, while all of the rest, except one, were lover 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
WILLIMANTIC
tuesday, as he had overstayed his leave

nesday, as he had overstayed his leave of absence.
 A complaint was received from housewife on the hill that a soldier was begging there. and Chief Killou- fey went up there and found Connie. The soldier said that he did not have enough money to get back to the fort, so he asked woman for a dollar. The time limit on his pass was up May S1, and Chief Killourey called up Fort Slocum on the telephone to find out, what to do with the man. The fort refused to accept the call. and as there is no civil complaint against the soldier. he was released.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

General Malaterre, at banquet given at the Aero Club in Paris in honor of the FreTI,h airmen who have escaped from Germany: y:--"F'rench aviation, having won definite suprem- aey, will henceforth play an effica- cions strategetic role in the war, and should even lead us to the left bank of the Rhine"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
CANVAS FACTORY
Starting in to Do Bia Business For
 Government.

The Foster Stewart company, which has just started up a canvas factory on Valley street, will soon be running to capacity. At present about 75 peo- pie are employed at the mill, and three of the four floors are working. TWen- ythree carloads of machinery has been placed in the mill, and two more are on the way. Most of their orders are for the government.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
Rev. Vernon w. Cooke's Resignation
 Accepted,

The resignation of Rev. Verno. W. Cooke was read at a meeting of the Ecclesiastical society of the Congre- gational church, Tuesday evening. The resignation was accepted, as MT. Cooke has entered Y. M. c, A. war work, and the following were named as the committee of dismissal: Hen- ry T. Burr, Robert o. Branch, Charles F. Risedorf, James P. Bath. Mrs. L. Litchfield and Mrs. Ellen Wilkens. the latter three representing the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
Registration of German Women.

Literature and regulations about the registration of German females in this city, June f7 to 26 has been re- ceived by Chief of Police Killourey, who will do the work. All over 14 must register, and the requirements are about the same as for the men. This includes four unmounted pictures of the person, not larger than 3x3 inches.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
What Is eoina on Toniaht.

Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Associa- tfon at St Joseph's Hall.
 Obwebetuek Lodge, No. 16, L o. O. F., at Odd Fellows Hall.
 WindhaEn Girls Club.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
To Play Ashland Team.

The local Thread company baseball team has two fast games slated for this week, both with the Ashland team of Jewett City. one Saturday at Recreation Park, while they will play a return game Sunday in Jewett City. Killourey will do the twirling for the locals,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

is always in the reservation . plscs for a rife range, though it has net a1- ways been constructed, and in nun
 Der of camps there is room enough for an artillery range, though the field guns as yet are few and far between"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

be remembered for the sacrifices they made for their country.
 To Entertain Aid Society.
 The Ladies Aid society will be en- tertained by Mrs. Frank Eccleston on Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Moran spent a portion of Mem orial day at Wildwood park.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
Sailor Fined.

Francis White, Willimantic sailor, paid $960 in the police court, We'd nesday morning. for being drunk. He is home on leave of absence, and was drunk, making a disturbance at his home. In the court, he pleaded guilty and was fined $S and costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
First Lecture by Mir. Branior.

Hst ESVIUTS ny WTs DTdnFUHs
 Lectures are to be given in the Will llmantic Women's Club rooms for the home service department of the local Red Cross chapter, twice a week, Tuesday and Friday afternoons The first lecture was given Tuesday, with Mir. Branion of New York the speak CT.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
overstayed Leave of Absence.

Private John A. Connile of the re- crust depot. ordinance department, Fort Slocum. was held at the police station as a suspicious person We'd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
CHAPLIN
How Memorial Day Was obssrved-- Holiday Week Guests-General News.

Memorial day the graves of the fal- len comrades on the Center cemetery were decorated with flowers and wreaths in the forenoon. The exercises in the Congregational church at 2 D. m. opened with the ritual of the G. A. R.. under the direction of Ellsworth M. Russell, commander of T. G. Brown. Post No. 79 The other exercises were under the direction of Frank c. Lum- mis. chairman. who spoke briefly and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
GOLDEN WEDDING
Celebrated Wednesday by Mr. and
 Mrs. Waiter M, Palmer.

MT. and Mrs. Walter NJ. Palmer of Coventry celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, Wednesday, They were married in South Coven- try by Judge Wilson and have lived in that vicinity for nearly thirty years. There are eleven children. A reception will be held at High. land hall, Saturday, to which all Gov entry people have been invited by Mir. and Mrs. Palmer
 
 Brief Mention,
 A large number of members of the Willimantic Women's club viii attend
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

Attended Suffield Commencement.
 MT and Mrs. Wallace c. Hill of Bellevue street attended the gradua- tion of their son. John, at Suff1e1d.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

THERE IS no advertising medium In Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bull letin for business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

Speaking of gloves, three of a kind aren't in it with two pairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
COLCHESTER

Surveyors Kill Four-Foot Rattiesnake Company Drill to Be Omitted To- nieht-k. of p. Rank Conferred on Candidate.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
Rixtown Exercises.

About thirty attended the Memorial service at Rixtown. The programme follows: Prayer by Rev John Thortp- son; singing, America; reading of the Proclamation, by Rev. J. Thompson; address folluwed by singing of Battle Hymn of the Republic; address by P J. Gustafson; Salute to the Flag, led by MT. Douglas, veteran of the Civil war, followed by all present giving the salute; singing, Star Spangled Ban. ner. A flag and a bouquet was placed on each soldiers grave.
 Last year the soldiers graves were not decorated. This year MT. Gus.af- son. with others. though they ought 10
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
CLASGO
Souvenirs Received From France-Pa
 triotic Exercises Held at Rixtown.

Mrs. Everett Gauthier whose hus- band is a private in Company A, 99th Engineers, received a dainty silk net collar embroidered with silk braid, a silk handkerchief case and hand ein- broidered book mark. the design being pansies and forget-me- -nots. MT Gauthier has been in France seven months,