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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
STILL RAISING MONEY.
Membership Campaign For County Farm Bureaus Progressing satis-
 factorily.

County Farm Bureaus in making returns for the membership campaign show that the state will give gener- ous support to the movement for in creased food production and con servation.
 Each county has been developing it's membership campaign along in dividual lines and the campaign is more advanced in some counties than others. Membership fees are being solicited and collected or pledged from both men and women. The schedule of fees is: regular membership, $1; contributing membership. $10, and sustaining membership $25. The mon ey raised in each county will be de- voted to the work of the county and local farm bureaus in that county.
 Reports from all counties especially Litchffeld, MiddieSex, New Haven and Hartford, are encouraging. The lead- this week to compile report for the entire county. Windham county has not undertaken an intensive member ship campaign, having decided to spend it's efforts in working up a large permanent membership in the course of three or four months. Three towns in Litchfield county, Washington, Rox- bury and Watertown have the dis tinction of doubling their quota. The deferred campaign in the city of New Haven has been unusually successful The city government has shown sub stantial approval ef the movement by aprropriating $5.000 to be used by the County Farm Bureau. for home gar dep purposes in the city. Fairfield and Holland counties are devoting special effort to the campaign with good re, suits anticipated.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
OBITUARY
uriah S. Baton.

The death of Uriah S. Baton occur red "Wednesday morning shortly after ? o'clock, following an illness of three weeks with Bright;s disease. Death resulted from two shocks which he suffered short time ago.
 Mir. Baton was born in Stonington 7e> years afo, the son of Ezra Davis Baton and Sarah A. Gavitt Baton. A good part of his life he had been a boss carder in mills and was good workman. In the days of the Civil war he served in the First and Ninth regiment of Rhode Island Volunteers and proved a brave soldier MT. Ba- ton had lived in Westerly, New York and New Jersey, and located in Nor wich about, S9 years ago. In this city he had been employed in manufactur- ing plants as an engineer and was al- so a watchman for time and had worked for the city.
 In Westerly when a young man the deceased was married to Lydia A. Bolton, native of New York state and she survives her husband with three daughters, Miss Grace Baton and Mrs. John Reed, both of Providence and Mrs. Joseph A. George of this city. There. is a brother, Charles Ba- ton in StoninSton. M
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
SOCKS, SOCKS, AND
 STILL MORE SOCKS.
Norwich Red Cross Knitting Branch is
 Busy These Days.

Owing to the fact that the local Red Cross knitting branch has already sent away this month 1S6 knitted sets to the New York supply station, the sup ply on hand at present is very small. In order. therefore, to fit out the S5 drafted men who will be leaving Nor wich on April. 26 it is imperative that all those who are knitting should speed up their needles and bring the fin ished articles to the service rooms by the 10th or 31st of the month.
 Norwich women have done such splendid work for. the soldiers, and it is earnestly hoped that enough more sets will be sent to the rooms during the next two weeks to equip every man against the cold and exposure.
 Mrs. John D. Hall. chairman of the local branch, states that there is con stant and urgent need for all the sweaters, wristlets, muffiers and scarfs that can possibly be knitted, with spe- cial emphasis perhaps on the need of socks. Socks, socks, and still more socks" should be the slogan of all the women who know how to knit!
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
MANY VISITORS AT
 LOCAL GRANGE MEETING
Hon. John H. Barnes Gives Talk On
 the Liberty Loan.

The regular meeting of Norwich Grange No. s172, P. of H.. was held Wednesday, evening in the Grange hall in the Chamber of Commerce build ing with a. large number present. Thefe were visitors in attendance from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Ston- ington., Bozrah, Franklin and Pres ton City.
 Following the business session at the lecturers hour an enjoyable pro grannme was furnished. The pro- gramme opened with the singing of Old Glory, At the roll call each one present answered the question, If you han an acre of ground to plant what would you plant to get the greatest yield?' Corn was the winning crop. There were vocal duets by Miss Mi riam Bliss and John Lyman. An in teresting talk on Prohibition was giv- en by Frank E. White of Stonington and Mrs. John O. Peckham read sew eral extracts on Prohibition. A Lib erty Loan talk was given by Judge John H. Barnes. Master Fdereric Peckham gave the salute to the flag. The programme closed with the sing ting of the Star Spangled Banner.
 The judges announced their deci- sion in the contest between married people and the single in putting on the best programme for one evening; | The singles won the decision.
 All members of the grange are in- vited to attend the social in the hall Ton Saturday. At the next meeting there will be a debate on the ques- tion, Which is the more profitable raising hogs or raising sheep? The debate will be led by John o. Peek ham and Jacob Gallup for the sheep and c. A. Hagberg and William B Palmer for the hogs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
cARELEssN~ss WITH FIRE
 CAUSES GREAT DAMAGE
Forest Fires Run Rapidly and Are Difficult to Control.

Attention is called by State Forest CT w. @. Filley. in a statement made public Wednesday to the great dang CT through carelessness with fire The statement follows:
 "Carelessness with fire is causing great damage to our forest resources and to property in general. Under prevailing conditions fires ruin rapid : -iy and are difficult to control Matches and smoking materials drop ped in dry grass or leaves ,rec<ily start a condagration. Brush fires not properly tended or extinguished soon get beyond control. The resources destroyed by these fires and the labor and funds required to extinguish them are needed to win the war. This ab- solutely unnecessary waste must be stopped
 No unnecessary fires should be started, and every possible precau- tion should be taken to prevent nec- essary fires from escaping. The permits required by law for lighting fires in the open should be secured from the fire Wardens. Fishermen, picnic parties and all people in the woods at this season of the year must use great care in the woods at this season of the year must use great care with matches and smoking ma terials. Whenever a. fire not under control is discovered it should be ex- tinsuished. If this is impossible a fire warden or other town official should should be notified at once by telephone.
 "Officers of the law, magistrates and prosecuting officers. are urged to .en- force all laws of the state regarding forest fires and to. inhict sufficient penalties in every case.'s'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11

of the hotel. near the depot, and left on the train at HOS p. m. for the larger city, arriving at S.45 on time. A five mile walk brought us to very fine hotel, then a really war time sup per, few remarks, introduction and instructions, to our rooms, a bath for me while Mack (McLaughlin wrote home, now vice versa, then bed after Bible reading. |, . The train journey was very -enjoya- ble, through part of - the famous chateau region. into compartments, s in each. We had men and wo- men, Red Cross songs, yarns, jokes, box candy, passed the time very pleas antly. Dinner on the train, very good but not like mother's. What struck me most was the really wonderful agricultural development. Every. inch used, perfect arrangements and work manship. Very wonderful. The next of interest was the wonderful homes and other buildings. All of stone or concrete, cream colored. red tile roofs The train service, speed and equip ne1t fully up to average in United States.
 We passed three trawlers about 50 miles off shore. eNaF shore we very nearly ran. into a mine field, lack of information of Captain. A few small war vessels just in time came out and stopped us by firing two shots across our bows, and led the: way through the channel of the mine field. Here we met three United States trans ports and one supply vessel returning to the United. States for more. Believe me. Old Glory. d:d look good. Soon aft CT. we took pilot aboard, up river 2 few miles. anchored until morning fol the tide. then to dock. All well ant in sood' conditi5fi Feel fine Wi probably be here from days to a week They need men very badly in our worl more so tian ever before.
 -- - .DAD0Y
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11

The following letter has been re-. ceived by Rev. ". A. Keefe of Plain field from Joseph Belanger, a PlainheId boy who recently enlisted:
 American Expeditionary Forces.
 ss,t,-s:. March 12th, 1918.
 Dear Father: -4.,.
 I am at. present. in rest camp somewhere in England and am feeling fine. We sleep in tents and we all like it first rate. 1 am writing by candle light, along with four other fellows of my squadron.
 Believe me- Father, this is some country. have seen over 200 miles of territory and everywhere it is neat and clean. It looks like huge park. We hardly ever see any young fel- lows here, because they are all at the front fighting for their very lives. All we saw on streets and at stations were old men and a few women. We also saw cripples of war. Yesterday while on a seven mile hike I saw women painting bridges, driving mo- tor trucks and working in freight yards. I now fully realize what war 1 really is, more so than people at home. 1 We Americans look forward to an- other year of this war. We heard this afternoon that the big German drive was on, but we heard nothing definite
 I am positive now that food will be a l big factor in determining this war. But no matter how long it lasts, with the CO., operation of the folks back home
 we will be victorious.
 I could write a long, interesting let ter about my voyage, but, as you know 1 the censor forbids. But it is suffice tC 1 say that .oud voyage was uneventfu; but interesting. I was a little seasicl the first day out, but enjoyed the re- mainder of the journey. We slept 1T hanmocks and also had dandy meals | Most of our time on board was Speni in reading and drilling.
 Please tell mother not to worry. be- cause I am feeling fine and like army life first rate. We have no Catholic church here and therefore have nc services, only at the Y.- M. c. A. carry my medal and cross on my necf I along with my identification tags.
 Food is also scarce Our rations arc as follows: For breakfast we have two slices of bread, one slice of bacon ant 1 cup of coffee; for dinner. one slice O l bread, one potato, one piece of meat and no soffee; for supper, two slice: of bread, a piece of cheese, marmaladt and a cup of coffee. It isn't much, bu i everythine is good and nourishing.
 We don't know how long we will 'b' here. but hope it isn't long. All tn,
 boys are anxious to get in France aH(
 see actual service. expect that VI
 will go to some training camp there This out of door life is great. Wi
 take a long hike every morning int } the country, and the scenery is req interesting. In the afternoon we hav' } one hour of drill, then we are free un til retreat. We generally have base
 ball game in spare time. while man. English soldiers look on, with interest
 We seldom get any news, and al the boys are anxiously awaiting tn first mail from the good old U. $. A
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
DEFERRED CALL FOR
 AGRICULTURAL WORKERS
Major Buckley Explains That Gov ernment Recognizes Shortage of Farm Labor.

Agricultural registrants in the next army quota will not be called inme- 'diately to the colors according to a letter on the subject which Major John Buckley has written to Joseph W. AL sop, member of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. Because of the shortage of labor on the farms, the government is deferring the call
 Major Buckley's letter follows
 ''You are advised that the Selec- tive Service Regulations provide for teh following classification of regis trants engaged in agricultural pur- suits:
 Glass unskilied laborer.
 Glass II necessary skilled farm la borer in necessary agricultural enter prise.
 Glass III necessary assistant, asso- ciate or hired manager of necessary agricultural enterprise
 Glass " necessary sole managing, controlling or directing head of nec- essary agricultural enterprise.
 While congress is determining the new national and state quota to be furnished under the new regulations, a call for 9G.000 men has been is sued, to be distributed equally throughout the United States. :, The quota allotted Connecticut to be fur nished during thS five days beginning March 2St'I is 903 men. Local boards have been instructed that the situa- tion arising from the scarcity of farm labor demands 'tbat the call to the colors of men actively, completely and assiduously engaged in the plant ing or cultivation of crop, but who are in Glass I and within the new quota, should be deferred until the end of the new quota. Local boards have been instructed that in filling this emergency call, they shall pass the order numbers of such men and defer their call for the present, bearing in mind that this step is taken in the need of the nation and not for the ben eft of any individual. Therefore while boards are required to considere l it a. grave duty to exercise this power to conserve and regulate the agri- cultural production. they also are re- quired to observe closely the conduct of those deferred and imme ediately up- on becoming convinced that any per l son so deferred is not giving his en- l tire time and earnest attention to az lriculture, or that he is trifiing with the 1 deferment thus granted him, the board 1 has been required forthwith to cal ] him for certification The depart ment requests that all citizens should l assist in making this expedient ef- 1 fective and in bringing to the atten- l ton of the boards cases meriting de 1 ferment, as well as cases in which de. l ferment is being abused.
 "A ruling has been requested iron ] thI department to determine whether i the above provisions apply to regis.
 trants engaged in the cultivation O
 the planting of tobacco. The abov. provisions apply to the current quots
 only. and it is impossible at this timt 1 to state the attitude of the depart
 ment regarding certification of agri
 cultural regisarants in Class r.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
Murphy & McCarry
 207 Main Street

have written home several times but have not received any answer yet. We have; a. r.. M. c. A.. hut, but no news papers to read.
 We are having real spring weather and the farmers here have started to SOW their seed. Every inch of ground available is being cultivated.
 We'll, Father, cannot think of any thing more just now, so. l will close. hoping for speedy and victorious end Of this war. I remain,
 Faithfully yours,
 JOSEPH BELANGER. 210th Aero Squadron, A. E. Forces, via New York
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
SOUTH KILLiNGLY

Miss Lydia Hartig was a visitor in Hartford Easter week.
 Jake Gendreau of New York has been spending few days with his sister, Mrs. Felix. Lef1eur.
 Philippe Gendreau who has been seriously i'll with grip is slowly improv- ing.
 Edith Martin spent the week end at her home.
 Edith Martin spent the week end at her home
 Ruth Spaulding entertained two lit tie friends from Killingly Center, SLe.- day.
 A. A. Jacques was in Danielson on Friday.
 Stanley Place of Foster, spent Mon day afternoon with his aunt, Mrs. P. H. Coffey.
 Mrs. stephen Knowles of Nara gansett Pier and Miss Phebe Barber Of Central Village are visiting at The Oakes.
 MT. and Mrs. A. E. Hall. Mrs. Knowles, and Miss Barber, spent Sunday with Putnam relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
WHEAT SUBSTITUTE
 EXHIBIT ON SATURDAY
To Be Held in Norwich Under Direc- tion of Home Demonstration Agent.


 Miss Nellie J. Campbell. home dem onstration agent of the New London County Farm Bureau, has completed arrangements for a wheat substitute exhibition to be. held Saturday in the window of the Gas and Electric office on Main street. The exhibit will show the wheat substitutes and the dishes that can be made from them and Ytbere will also, be shown posters made by the art department of the Norwich Free Academy. Demonstra- tions will be-held morning and after noon by Miss Campbell
 The exhibits are being made by the home economics committee of the farm bureau. The gas stove will be loan ed by tr.e Gas 6 Electrical officials, the kitchen cabinet bv Shea & Burke and a number of the local grocers are cooperating by lending different wheat substitutes free of charge. ,s E
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
URGENT NEED FOR
 CONSTRUCTION FoREMEN
Twenty-Five are Wanted for Govern
 bent Work in Maryland

The urgent need of construction foremen for government work in Msivland has been brought to the at tention of Leo A Korper, Connecti- cut representative of the Civilian Per sonnel Section of the War Department by headquarters at Washington.
 Twenty-Five forenen who have had experience in concrete, hollow tile and steel construction are needed an da smaller number of foremen who are thoroughly familiar with slow burn ing construction, the erection of boil CT engines, road building, refrigeration and general power plant work The type of men required are those who in addition to working qualifications and experience must have sufficient hardhcod to stand the rough life of a construction camp
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
7. P 7l7777a V PERSONALS


 Madam Fournier, A Broadway, the milliner. has returned from trip to New Y orlS.
 Mrs M. Edmiston of Norwich is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. M. Hart, of Hartford
 Mrs Daniel c. Rupps of New Haven is spending few weeks at the home of Mrs Frank A. Biel on West Thames street.
 Miss Susan NJ. Wilcox of Norwich has been the guest of Prof. Erroll K. Wilcox. and family at their home in Stonington.
 C. J. Bushnell of Sunnyside avenue has received card from his son, Sergt, W. c. Bushnell, who has arrived safely overseas.
 Mrs. George Malcolm has received a Icard from Sergeant George Malcolm telling of his safe arrival overseas with the Seth regiment. Miss Ruth E. Maine, who. success fully, taught the North Stonington vil- lage primary school last term, com menced teaching in Ledyard Monday.
 Misses Mary and Aria St. John of New London ard Miss Margaret Craw- ford of. Providence were week end guests of the, Misses Wholey of Park street, Norwich.
 News received Wednesday from Mrs. Richard R. Graham, who under went a surgical operation at a ProW- denee hospital few days ago, was very encOuraging
 Mrs. Frank Chase and Miss Helen Highland of Norwich have returned tc this city after brief visit with Mrs 1 Chase's parents, MT. and Mrs, Max Rosler, of 4S Austin street, Danbury. James L. Wheeler of New London | formerly of Norwich, chairman of the supreme grand lodge on appeals. was in attendance Tuesday at the meet. ing of the grand lodge, N. E. 0. P. held in Bridgeport. It was the 30tl 1 annual session of the grond lodge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
SURVEY OF INDUSTRIES.
Shows Important Position of State as Center of War Time industry.


 The committee on industrial survey has practically completed it's work for the Connecticut State Council of De- fense and the federal government. Copies of it's reports have been sup piled to the Priorties Committee of the War Industries Board, Council of National Defense from which it se- cured important information concern ing Connecticut industry.
 , The fact that this important survey is practically complete has been re- ported to the Defense Council by Frank D. Cheney. chairman of the In- dustrial Survey committee. The sur- vey includes essential information concerning all industrial planting in the state It is so tabu1ated as to be of great value to the State Council of Defense, as well as various important branches of the Federal government,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
Liberty Loan Progressing Satisfactorily
Chairman of Local Committee Greatly Pleased With Results of Campaign So Far-DaIy Totals Are Withheld For Time Being In View of Washington Statement

instituted a Community Honor Roll" llan, by which each community sub scribing to it's quota in the loan will be given a place on the honor roll to be displayed at the state capitol at Hartford
 As each community attains it's quo ta, under rules already announced to local Liberty loan committees. the in- formation will be sent from the Lib 7 erty joan headquarters to the Con necticut State Council of Defense, at the capitol, which will. display the honor roll at the capitol As the names of communities reaching their quota come in each day, the honor roll will be changed to show that they have received honor flags. Changes in the list of towns attain ing their quotas will be mailed each afternoon during the campaign to the daily newspapers of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11


 While he has not yet received off cial notification to withhold for the present the Liberty loan daily totals, C. R. Butts, chairman of the Nor, wien Liberty Loan Committee, said Wednesday evening that in view of the neWspape publicity given inc Washington statement this week, lie, has decided that it would be best to withhold the totals for the time be- ing. MT. Butts expressed himself as greatly pleased with the results of the campaign so far. There seems to be decided change of opinion among many people who have heretofore been backward in loaning their money to the government by subscribing to the Liberty loan
 A Hartford despatch said Wednes- day: 7s
 The Liberty loan 'committee in charge of the third Liberty loan has
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
SOLDIERS AND SAIL ORS What Eastern Connecticut Boys Are Doing In Various Branches of the Service.
"A Few Experiences in France.

Mrs. R.. T.. Crosby has received the following letter from her husband, former physical director of the ilocal Y M.sssC A; who is in France. now engaged in, Y. M. C. A, war work. MT. Crosby tells of his experiences in landing in France. t : My Dear Ones, All: Thank. God, we have ended our travels safely, for a few days at least.
 We left the boat about 7.S0 a. m., and after an. abbreviated breakfast and short walk around the down town section, returned to the rooms
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
RECEPTION AND DANCE
 FOR NORWICH BOYS
K. of C. Committee Completes Plans
 For Friday. Night.

The committee appointed hy White Cross council, No 1S, K. of C.. to ar range for the reception of the Norwich bdys who are coming home here over the week end held a meeting on We'd rfesday evening and made plans for a a.leception and dances to be held for the boys Friday evening in the K of c. rccTns. The boys will arrive on the 2 o'clock train Friday evening and the reception and dance will he held for them and their lady friends. The committee comprises John Conway, chairman, Michael J. Coscoran, William Sullivan, James kearns and Walter Hynds.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
TOO TIRED
 TO WORK?

If you get up in thesmorning tired, if you weary with little exerticn and if vim and go are lacking. depend upon it that your liver is torpid. One dose of Schenck's Mandrake Pills will sswake up" that lazy liver and make you feel like new. Schenck s Man drake Pills gre worth trial tonight.
 2se per boz-uaeoated or surar coated : Dr. r.J.H. Schenck 6 Son. Philadelphia
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-11
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.
In Honor of Approaching Marriage oi
 Miss Mary Mccarthy.

A miscellaneous shower was given Miss Mary Mccarthy Wednesday ev- ening at her home on Orchard street in honor of her approaching marriage About twenty five of her friends were present and spent a most enjoyable evening with games and music. The feature of the evening was mock marriage participated in by those present. Miss Mccarthy received many useful gifts from her friends Refresh ments were served during the evening by the hostess.