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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
WAGE ADVANCE
Effective Today in Cotton Mills Along
 the Quinebaug.

Thousands of operatives in cotton mills along the Quinebaug valley will go to work this morning under a new high schedule of wages, for an ad- vance that was indicated some time since was coming will be effective to- day.
 The amount of the advance is not stated. but J. Arthur Atwood of the Quinebaug and Waureean and Pone- nah companies stated Sunday that the advance will be on the same basis as that going into effect today in Fall River, New Bedford and other cotton textile centers in New England.
 The new advance is appreciated by the employees, who are well deserving of the fair manner in which wages have been steadily advanced by man. ufaeturers hereabouts during the war period. Thousands of these workers are turning out supplies that go direct ly or indirectly for war uses. They are working steadily and we'll There has been no labor unrest here and this fact, after the war. may be a proud boast of the workers in this line of the country's defense and deserves recognition at this time.
 Dancing at the Park.
 Hot weather Saturday brought back real summer week end crowds to Wildwood park, where the evening dancing proved the principal attrac- tion. The dancers included a number of soldiers and sailors home on leave and their uniforms added a special in- terest to the activities on the dancing floor.
 DayviIle's Community Flag. Dayville is the first community in 4I,sr s1i- 4N T i that represents the contributions of the village to the ranks of the army and navy. The flag is flung high above 1 the main street near the Campbell hotel property and the old posofice ! location and is so thickly dotted with 1 stars as to at once impress the stran- 1 ger who looks upon it of Dayville's patriotism. In proportion to the num- | Der of it's available young men, no community in eastern Connecticut can claim more proud showing than can l Dayville.
 Listing the IdIers.
 From day to day now the names of idIers are being handed to members of the local board for this district with request for action against-then when the presidential order under which men are required to do some work toward the winning of the war becomes effective. Tn some cases the requests are coming from relatives ot the idlers, who have but a short time Emore to shirk while other young men are daily facing death in the trenches in France.
 Housing Problem Serious. ! There is an acute shortage of apart ments and tenements in Danielsen Relief from this difficult situation which is holding back Danielson's de. velopment, does not seem to be 1T
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03

At a session of the city court Sat- urday, Judge M. H. Geissler imposed fine of $10 and costs of $2 upon Charles Derosier of Hartford, after Derosicr had pleaded guilty to violat ing the automobile traffic laws by run ming past a standing trolley car in the square, Friday evening May 24.
 Derosier was driving a big motor moving van at the time. When the of ficer accosted him he agreed to appear in court the next morning, but failed to do so, and it has since been learn ed that he was seen driving the truck half hour after his arrest on the route to Hartford.
 Derosier was closely questioned by Judge Geissler Saturday morning and quizzed as to why he had not told the had changed his Hartford address fro the one shown on his drivers Ii- eense. A letter addressed to him at that address was returned to the city court unopened.
 Deros;er was also lectured by the court for having failed to pay atten- tion to the officers orders relative to reporting in court on the morning oI May p. and Derosier finally began to weep
 Judge Geissler said he merely want ed to impress, upon Derosier that he should be obedient to representative of the law and that a summons tc court was something that cannot be q sregarded with impunity. Derosier paid the fine and costs as sessed against him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03

Miss Thelma Davis, of Jersey City, are at their summer home on Gravel street.
 Mr and Mrs. Perkins Stern of New York are at Willow Point for the sum- mer.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Whitney of Fall River are at Willow Point for the summer MT. and Mrs. George l. Eldredge of Brooklyn are guests of Mrs. John O. Fish.
 Mrs. Albert Wilson is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Charles Cottrel and her sister flaw, Mrs. Jesse D. Crary, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 W. A. Clark has returned to Boston after a few days visit in the village.
 Mrs. c. H. Williams has returned from a visit in Boston.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harold Wilcox and son Alfred of Oneco spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. George W. Wilcox
 Jerry Northup, son of AIr and Mrs. William Northup, who was operated on for appendicitis at Lawrence hos pital is recovering steadily.
 Mrs. Carl Cutler of Providence is the guest of her brother, George Irv- ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Essex.-William Mather expects to leave for the fishing grounds at Mon tauk at an early date.
 New Rritain.-Richard Schaefer has been reelected national grand secre- tary of the Sons of Hermann. He re- gently rounded out 25 years in the of flee.
 Westhrook-The family cat belong ing to W. F. Steinebach climbed into a pen of five weeks old chicks and made sad havoc, killing about 70 prospective broilers.
 ewineton.-Newingto is now pre- pared to put out all fires that may oc- cur, since the new chemical truck has arrived and a volunteer fire department been organized.
 Meriden.-Rev. S. F. Lippitt, rector of All Saints. church has been ap- pointed by Bishop Brewster a member of the war commission of the Episco- pal diocese of Connecticut
 Thomaston.-Miss Ruth NJ. Fuller of Thomaston was among those receiving the degree of bachelor of arts at the commencement exercises at Bates col lege, Lewiston. Me, Wednesday.
 Saybrook Point.-M. Dewey. mana ger of the River Sea club Fenwick. arrived last week from Lake Placid. N. Y, headquarters, and is making arrangements for the coming season.
 Waterbury.-The Waterbury United Hebrew Relief association committee the other day conducted a flag day campaign for the benefit of the Jewish war sufferers. The final amount totaled 1,03S.71.
 iddietown.-Alumni Secretary War ren F. Sheldon of Wesleyan university has resigned his office to become ex- eeutive financial secretary of the New York City Y. M c. A MT. Sheldon came. to Wesleyan in 1912
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
WEDDING.
Ream-Weaver.


 The wedding of Miss Mary Louise Weaver, daughter of Attorney and Mrs Charles s. Weaver, and Lieuten- ant Marshall Ream of Washington, D. C., Saturday at the Congregational church in Thompson was beautiful ceremony. The marriage service was performed by Rev. William B. Chase. pastor of the church and Rev. T.. M. Hodgton of Hartford.
 Many guests \ were present from Providence, Worcester and a number of other cities. At the reception be- ing held cut of doors, the picture pre- sented was a most attractive oNa. the uniforms of the naval and military officers adding a brilliant touch of color to the assemblage.
 Lieutenant and Mrs. Ream left by motor late in the afternoon for Hol- yoke, from where they proceeded on Sunday to New Haven and they will be in Stamford today.
 They will motor southward to Fashington by way of the Delaware Water Gay and they are to. be at home at Chevy Chase, Maryland.
 Among the distinguished personal friends of Attorney Weaver unable to be present at the wedding, regrets were received from Vice President Marshall and Secretary Baker of the war department.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03

Former Rector Assists az corpus Christi Services-Bishop Acheson Confirms class-Mercury Climbs to 100 Degrees in the Sun-Funeral of Mrs. Arthur w. WiIliams--Wase Advance Today in Mills Along the Quinebaug. Corporal Howard R. Call of Camp Devens was at his home here for the. week end.
 Raymond Hanlon. United States navy, Newport, spent Sunday at his home in Danielson.
 Enlist in Navy.
 Arthur Barbeau and Harold Fitz have enlisted in the navy and are to report at Newport this week. Barbeau is a brother of Private Adelard Bar beau, last month reported missing in action in France.
 Earl Bartlett, who nearly year ago enlisted in the navy and who has been awaiting a call for service, has been ordered to report at Newport naval training station;
 Assisted at Service.
 Rev. J. P. Guinet, M. S., Hartford. a former pastor of St. James church, assisted at the Corpus Christi ser vices at St. James church Sunday.
 Captain A P. Woodward, retired, inspector of small arms practice, State guard, was at stonington Sunday
 Corpus Christi Procession.
 Large numbers of the members of St. James parish participated on Sunday in the Corpus Christi process af ai,11 ral, property.
 Ensign Lester Bill, who is spending a leave of absence here, will report at Annapolis June il for a special course i of training at the naval academy One and two o-horse teams to let. Ap- ply Harry W Clarke. Tel-Ady.
 Confirmed Class. Rt. Rev. Edward Campion Achesoni suffragan bishop of Connecticut, ad- ministered confirmation to class at St. Albans church Sunday afternoon at o'clock at an impressive service. Bishop Acheson went from Danielson to St PauPs church, Plainhell
 Polish residents. of this sect on were at Putnam Sunday to attend war rally conducted by Sergeant s. J Krayewski, who is seeking recruits fos the Polish legion.
 | Registered 100 Degrees in the Sun.
 Many thermometers in Danielson registered as high as 100 degrees in 1 the Sun Saturday afternoon. On Sun cay the mercury did not climb quite so high, but the day was one of ex- 1 cessive heat.
 Private Albert Talnose of Carnr Devens spent the week end at his home in Danielson
 i It is stated that the next contingen; l of men from this district who will gc out to cantonments will leave here the ] last week in this month. | Touring Car Upset. 1 Inspector Ralph c. Young of the au, tomobile department was called tt Sterling Saturday evening to inyesti. gate the overturning of touring cal that was upset on the state highway while attempting to pass a peddler', wagon. The occupants of the cal escaped without serious injury.
 Motored to Stonington.
 The Ninth Separate company, Statt guard. Captain F o. Huntingdon com. manding, left here early Sunda, morning for Stonington to take par in the mobilization of the companie: of the Third district. The officer and men made the trip in motor cars returning in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
POLISH WAR RALLY.
Sergeant S. J. Krayewski Addresses Gathering in the Effort to Gain Re- cruits.


 In Owls hall, Sunday, Sergeant S. J. Krayewski of the Polish legion that is being recruited in the United States and Canada addressed a war rally intended to secure recruits from this district for the service indi- cated.
 Sergeant Krayewsli is anxious to secure recruits for the Polish army and points to the fact that the towns in this section of Connecticut have furnished fewer men for this service than any group of towns in Connecti- cut.
 Sergeant Krayewski has been fur nished by the local board for this dis trict with a list of registrants who are of Polish origin and he will inter- view them relative to fightfnfi with the Polish army if as aliens they have claimed exemption from military ser | vice under the standard of the United States. Sergeant Krayewski also has arranged with the local board to call these men in for physical exam nation so that he may determine how many of them are fit for army service. The examinations will be conducted by Dr. R. Kent of the local board, who will be reimbursed through the Polish military organi- zation
 At Sundays meeting Judge E. M. Warner of this city presided and in- troduced the speakers.
 A Difficult Task. l Town Clerk F1agg has a difficult ! proposition on his hands in compiling the list of voters from Putnam who are in the service of the United States and supplying herewith information required by the state of Connecticut as to what organizations the men are attached and where they are located ] Relatives of soldiers, sailors and ma = rines can aid MT. Flagg by giving him information as to where their boys are in the service and at the same time make certain that the young men are allowed the franchise privilege to 1 which they are entitled.
 Limited Service Volunteers Needed.
 A call was received at the office of the local board Saturday morning for
 limited sarvice volunteers. The of tlclal notice states that the men are wanted for spruce production work for aeroplanes. No men fit for general
 service will be accepted. The men
 who volunteer must do so by Wednes- | day. June ,, and their applications filed with the local board. who will
 transmit them through proper chan
 nels.
 Men who are skilled as draftsmen telegraphers, telephone linemen. To-
 cofnotive engineers and firemen.
 bralSemen, steam shovel operators bridge builders, instrument men. car
 penters, cooks, clerks, stationary en-
 gineers and many laborers are want ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03

prano. of Webster. Addresses per- taining to the war were delivered by Rev. Charles F. Bedard and other speakers.
 Solemn Procession on Sunday.
 On Sunday the feast of Corpus Christi was observed at St. Mary's s church with the usual solemn process sion of the Blessed Sacrament, the societies. members of the church par ticipating. The procession moved through the grounds of the church.
 Lease Cottage.
 MT. and Mrs. George s. Bradley, ot Grove street, have rented q cottage at Pleasant View for the sumer months.
 Many Register in Advance.
 Young men who wish to be away next Wednesday, but who are oblig- ed to register, may register today and tomorrow, at the office of the loca' board, 49 Elm street, this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
MOOsUP
William Burns Likes Coast Artillery Life at Fort Adams-George Zercie to Work in Norwich Plant.

Edgar Dupuis recently received the following letter from William Burns of Moosup:
 Hello, Edgar:
 How are you? I'm feeling fine. If I felt any better I wouldn't be able to stand it.
 I like the army first rate. I got tired of Hartford and enlisted in the coast artillery. From appearances I will start for France in about four months. I tried to enlist in the navy. but they are pretty well filled up.
 Life in camp here is very satisfac- tory and agrees with me perfectly. I am going to try to get a five-day fur tough soon and visit Moosup for a day or so.
 Letters from you and the rest of my Moosup friends would be very accept able as I am somewhat lonesome. Tell all my friends to write me, as will gladly answer.
 Your pal.
 WILLIAM BURNS.
 Fifth Co.,. c. A. C., Fort Adams.
 Local Notes. MT. and Mrs. Amedee Zercie spent the week end with relatives in Hol- yoke, Mass.
 George Zercie, who has been spend . ing few days with relatives here. has returned to Bristol. He expects to work at a Norwich plant next week. Francis Coilonan of Holy Cross col lege, Worcester, spent the week end at the home of his parents. F. Collonan and Herbert Collonan were Norwich callers Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Arthur w. Williams.

Sunday afternoon prayer service for Mrs. Arthur w. Williams was held at the Williams home on Broad street, with a public funeral service at the Baptist church at 2.30, Rev. J. T. Ed wards of the Baptist church of1iciat- ing. The service was attended by many relatives and friends of the fam ily, for whom the utmost sympathy is felt The bearers were Judge Sabin s. Russell, D. Fred Kenworthy Warden F. E. Cunneen and Charles B. Hutch ins. There were many beautiful floral forms and pieces. Burial was in Westfield cemetery. A. F. Wood was the funeral director.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
HOSPITAL BOMBED.
Huns Malice at Compegnie, France, Where Captain J. w. Kent is Sta toned.

Letters from France to Dr. J. s. Kent of this city tell of the bombing and wrecking of a hospital at which Captain J. NJ. Kent. M. D., member of the United States Medical corps, was serving. in Compegnie, France, some time since although Captain Kent was not there at the time the Hun airmen added another notch to their score of inhuman aerial activity.
 The hospital had been a beautiful old chateau before the war but had been converted and equipped for the work of mercy to which it was being put
 At the time of the raid Captain Kent had returned to the base hospi- tai where he is regularly tationed. Circle of AdVancement's Entertain
 n1ent.
 An entertainment arranged under the auspices of the Circle of Advance ment was given with success Sunday evening at St. Johns hall, Providence street Music was by -tLe c. A. c. orchestra and there were vocal solos by Miss Lorena Gallant of this city and Master Bernard Jewell, a boy so-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
COLCHESTER
8loomer Girls Show Amston Boys
 How to Play Ball-PersonaI Items

The Boomer Girls baseball team went to Amston on the holiday and defeated team of boys of that place 21 to g! The following was the make up of the Bloomer Girls team: Sarah Elliott c, Carmel Shea D. Agnes Smith 1b. Margaret Jackson 2b, May Nich- els Snl, Agnes Trumborer ss, Francis Sokol If. The team will play re- turn game or the park soon.
 Brief Local Notes.
 Miss Lilla Eastman of Middletown formerly of this place, was a holiday guest of friends in town.
 Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Sullivan and Daughter of Wfllimantic were guests Of Mrs Sullivans sisters on Amston avenue the past week
 Frank Kenyon Of New York. for merly of this place, was a visitor in town the past week
 Arthur and Charles MiIhan' of New York were at their summer home on Elmwood Heights the past week.
 Harry Elgart left Saturday for a few days visit with relatives in New York.
 Mrs. Timothy Nutter' returned to ter home in Whitinsville Saturday. Mrs, F. E. Baker returned Satur- day from few days visit with her sons in New Britain.
 John N. Strong and Charles F. Brown were recent visitors in New Haven
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03

for the town, and a sum greater than the total amount of the rest of the town. Moosup with larger popula- tion reached $2.21405, Wauregan. $1,- 31S.51, Central Village $1.2E.75, and Sterling S1,51S.09
 If the mill owners throughout the town answered the appeal as did the Lawton Mills company the total amount would have reached S20 O00 instead of nearly $12,000.
 Harold Burke was a business caller in Providence Friday and spent the weekend with his uncle-an aunt, MT. and Mrs Baldwin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
TOTAL NEARLY $2o, 900.
Districts Generous Response to Re-
 cent Red Cross Appeal.

Chairman F. A. Libby of the Put nam district Red Cross committee said Saturday morning that this districts contributions in the drive that ended a week ago have increased to $17,200, which is probably the limit of what may be expected, for contributions have ceased to come in.
 It is interesting to note, however that there were other munificent gifts from corporations and persons of the district that are not included in the above total. These gifts, in addition to other contributions to the drive fund from the same sources. were made direct to the Putnam chapter, so the amount given in this district was approximately $20,000:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
Stationed in Washington.

Major Horsfall. U. S. A., who mar ried Mrs Nellie Barber Raymond, sis ter of Mrs. John F. Moves, arrived last week in America to become a member of the staff of the chief of staff coast artillery He will be stationed in Washington, D. c.
 Purchases Property.
 Mrs. Frank Dickerson has purchased the house she now occupies on East Main street from the heirs in West erly.
 Philip Raymond Successful.
 Philip Raymond, nephew of Mrs. John F. Moves, entered the competi- tive examinations for entrance to West Point with a class of Az and was one of three to receive the appoint ment.
 To Train at Charleston. Miss Beulah Moves. daughter of Mrs. John M. Moves, of Church street, who has been instructor in gymnastics in the New London Y. W. c. A, has been chosen by the national war work com mittee council of defense for ten days intensive training and observations in Charleston, s. C., where she will at tend the model recreation center of the national association of the Y. w. c. A. Miss Moves left Thursday for the south.
 BuckIin Block Sold.
 The Bucklin block in Lincoln avenue has been sold to David Gallup, who will tear it down and erect two apart ment houses.
 In Country's Service.
 Irving Allen has left the Stonington shipyard to become a marine engineer in New York city. He expects soon to be on transport duty to France and England.
 Leonard Allen is on a trip to Cuba on the steamer of which he is en- gineer.
 John Gilbert, U S. N, is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. William Gilbert, of Bank street. He has just returned from his sixth time across the sea.
 Mrs. Louis Miller and two children of Bridgepore are the guests of Mrs George H. Packer Miss Rosamond Holmes is visiting her father in Providence. MT. and Mrs. Nelson Baker and daughter have returned from Boston in new Nash six cylinder touring cal purchased by MT. Baker
 Mrs. William Parlow of Fishers Isl and is the guest of her sister, Mrs John w. Chapman.
 Mrs. Cornelius J. Davis and niece
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
CENTRE GROTON
Many at Dance-schooI Team to End
 With Picnic. June 2.

A dance was held at Fletcher Da- bolls Saturday evening. Those pres ent were from Groton Borough. Old Mystic, Ledyard and Mystic, besides those from this locality. An enjoy able evening was spent.
 Mrs. Charles A. Thompson has left Lester district to make a visit to MT. and Mrs Edward Gray in Boston. From there she will motor in Mr. Gray's car to Cape Cod to visit her son and daughter law, MT. and Mrs. Everett Thompson, former residents 0 fthis locality. Miss Annie Thomp- son has returned home to keep house for her father, Charles Thompson during Mrs. Thompson's absence.
 Crops Doing We'll.
 Garden truck is looking fine in spite
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
|DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Hartford Motorist Fined For Running Past Standing Trolley car-Dis- trict's Red Cross. Contribution Near ly $20oc0-PoIish War RalIy-cir- cIe of Advancement Gives Success ful Entertainment = Ream Weaver Wedding.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03

of recent drought and foggy weather.
 Mrs. Sydney Holmes made a week end visit with relatives and friends in New London and at Ye Golden Spur.
 A school picnic will be held at the close of the term next Friday. June [.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03

Merton Searl, U. S. N, is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Stephen J. Austin. He has just returned from Q trip over sea and on his return was taken ill and had to be operated on in a Brooklyn hospital He is or a furlough.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03

sight, for building of the kind of structures needed is being deferred by would be builders because of the un- usual expense now attendant upon any kind of construction work
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
MYSTIC

Merton SearI on FurIough-Maior HorsfalI Promoted - Real Estate SaIes-Miss Moves to Train at Charleston.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
PLATNFIELD

Lawton Mills Corporation Active in Welfare Work For Employees and in All Projects for Betterment of Town-ViIIage Leads Remainder of Town in Red Cross Total.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03
DANIEL.s.ON

Former Rector Assists at Corpus Christi Services-Bishop Acheson Confirms cIass-Mercury Climbs to 100 Degrees in the Sun-Funeral of Mrs. Arthur w. WiIliams--Wase Advance Today in Mills Along the Quinebaug.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-03

Corporal Howard R. Call of Camp Devens was at his home here for the week end.
 Raymond Hanlon. United States navy, Newport, spent Sunday at his home in Danielson