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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

hotel bars. club bars. tobacco shops and pharmacies may remain open until 10.S0 p. m. The hour of 1o.30 ?. m. is also established as a closing hour on all week days except Saturdays or days proceeding holidays for all places or public entertainment and for pool and billiard rooms. bowling alleys and barber shops.
 The proclamation urges the theatres and other places of public amusement places continue their voluntary efforts to conclude the evenings performance at 10 o'clock or as near that hour as practicable.
 The coal committee of the connec- ticut Council of Defense has announc. ed with the approval of Governor Mar GUS H. Holcomb, the following ruling under the proclamation issued by tht governor last week regulating hourt of business.
 Newsdealers who customarily re- ceive papers for sale before [ a. m. may open at the hour necessary to re eeive such newspapers. They ar, urged. however, to live up to the spiri of fuel conservation requests.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
MERCHANTS MUST CLOSE EARLY
Police Instructed Tuesday Night Warn All Retailers That Governors Proclamation Must be Observed Saloons May Remain Open Until 10:30PM

On Tuesday evening Martin B. Jen- sen, chairman of the local fuel com mittee, issued an order instructing the local police to warn all retail mer- chants that the recent proclamation of Governor Marcus H. Holcomb in re- gard to early closing and shorter bus mess hours must be obeyed. The gov ernor's proclamation went into effect Tuesday and will continue in effect until March 30th inclusive.
 Captain D. J. Two1ney notified all the night men of the new order and instructed them to warn all merchants on their various beats. Retail stores. saloons, bowling alleys, billiard rooms, etc, were visited by the police who informed the proprietors of the new ruling.
 The goveynor's proclamation pro- vides that places of retail business shall not open before o'clock in the morning and shall not remain open after o'clock in the evening on week days, with the exception. of Wednes- days, Saturdays and days proceeding holidays.
 A special rule provides that saloons
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

The Backus hospital has only about 10 days supply of coal, but Supt. F. L. Hutchins is hoping that an addi- tional supply may be received before this is exhausted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
FINED FOR NOT
 PAYING WAR TAX
Rouse sabceck Tried to Do Up Con-
 ducter aF. Westerly Car.

Rouse Bahcock of Westerly, R. l., was presented before Judge Samuel E. Hoidridge at Leayard Mcnday after noon on complaint of the Shore Line Electric Railway company, signed by Frank c. Maynard, grand juror, for refusing to pay three cents war tax while riding between Norwich and Westerly, on the Norwich and Vest eriy trolley car og the 22nd of Decem- Der, 1917.
 The car was in charge of B. G. Rich mond, IT., of Westerly as notornian and H. F. Shea of Norwich as con- ductor. Near Rose Hill Conductor Shea attempted to collect said fair and Babcock attempted to do up the conductor. Sheriff Tubhs of New London arrested Babcock and hethreu himseim upon the mercy of the court and pleaded guilty and apoioEized tt Conductnr Shea and the Shore Line Electric Railway company. ] He was fined s and costs anountini to $19.15 which he paid. The Shor' Line Electric Railway was represenket
 by Mayor Allyn L. Brown, of Nor wfch.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
GRAND LODGE OF MAsoNs.
Annual Communication in Hartford
 Two Days Next Week.

The 131th annual communication of the grand lodge of Connecticut, Free and Accepted Masons, will be held at Masonic temple, Hartford, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 6 and T.. The morning session Wednesday win open at il o'clock. Grand Master Leonard J. Nickerson of West Cornwall, Deputy Grand Master William F. English of Hartford and other officers will make reports. At the afternoon session the special order of business at 3 o'clock will be the annual election of officers.
 The closing session Thursday morn ing, probably at 10 o'clock, will be de- voted to the completion of business and the installation of the new officers.
 Wednesday evening at 7.3O the an- nual meeting of the Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut, the cor poration governing the Masonic home at Wallingford, will be held at the Masonic temple
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

{, In the town of Coventry ice is being cut which is 22 inches thick. The third cutting is being taken from Walkers pond, from which six icehouses have been filled.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
FUNERALS.
Clement Lseisne.


 The funeral of Clement LeBianc took place Tuesday morning from the home of his mother at 2 Oak atreets with 8 large number of relatives and friends in attendance. Many beautiful flowers were grouped about the casket- At g solemn high mass in St. Patriek's church Rev. Myies P. Calvin was the celebrant, Rev.. William H. Kennedy was deacon and Rev. J. H. Frederick was sub deacon Mrs. F. L. Farrell sang two hymns at the close of the mass. The bearers were Arthur Will lett, Arthur Bellevue, Arthur, Martin, Peter Tacy, Joseph Cormier and Max son Cormier. Burial was in the Cath had charge of the funeral arrange ments.
 George C. TopIiff.
 The funeral of George c. Topliff was held from the mortuary parlors of Shea & Burke Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Among the large number present were many from out of town. There were many beautiful flowers. Friends acted as bearers. The body was taken to the City cemetery in Willimantic and place in the receiving vault there. f Julius E. Tuttis. f I
 The funeral of Julius E. Futile was held from the home of his father, Frank L. Futile, at il High street uitl many relatives and friends attending There were large delegations from the Norwich Typographical Union, and the Norwich lodge, No. 430, B. ?. o. E, present at the services. Many beau. tiful floral forms, among which were forms from the Typographical Unior 1 and the Elks. The services were con ! dueted by Rev. George H. Strouse pastor of the First Baptist church During the ceremony Mrs, Herber | Wiley and Mrs. Frank G. Waters ren | defed two hymns. The bearers wer, Joseph F. Williams, Joseph P. Sulli van and James R. Moran of the Elks George A. Risley and William F. Metz ger of the Typographical union ant Richard M. Hiscox. a cousin of tn l deceased.
 ] Burial was in the family lot in tn l Poduetanuek cemetery where a com initial service was read at the grave b Rev. MT. Strouse. Undertaken Church and Allen had charge of tn funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
PERSONALS .

Sergt. Frederick s. Crowell of the 56th regiment at Fort Terry, is spend- ing a few days at his home here.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Webb of Wor- cester, Mass. are visiting MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Monroe on the East, Side, Norwich.
 Miss Pauline Christrnan of Canter- bury is a guest at the home of Alfred Kirschseiper on Bay View avenue, Stonington.
 Mrs. Herbert Hitchon and children arrived in Norwich from New York Monday evening for few weeks stay with Mrs. Hitchon's mother. Mrs. c. A, Heubler of Boswell avenue. Sergt. Myron l.. Jackson of the med ical corps is spending a few days al his home on Laurel Hill avenue. Ser geant Jackson has been at 8 canton ment in the soa.n Yince his enlist ment
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

The January White Ribbon Banner makes the suggestion: How would it do for Connecticut Loyal Temperance Legion companies to adopt a French war orphan? The expense is but 10 cents per day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
RECEPTION TO BE GIVEN REV. VERNON w. COOKE
Rev. MT. Cooke Leaves Pastorate to
 Take Up War Work.


 Willimantic, Conn, Jan. B. ' Wednesday evening at the Y. M. c: A., Rev. Vernon w. Cooke. pastor Of { the Congregational church will be given an informal smoker and sendoff
 by the Y. M c. A. of which he was a member of the Board of directors and an enthusiastic worker. Mir. Cooke resigned his position as pastor and
 will soon sail to take up war work at
 the 1fropt. @ Members of the senior business
 mems classes and friends of MT. Cooke are invited to attend. The re- ception will take place in the lobby and will consist of a smoker, musical selections and it is planned .0 have a speaker present from Camp peyens Refreshments will be served later in the evshing. Mir. Cooke has given no little attention to the civic affairs of the city during his stay here and
 many of his friends will be present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
OBITUARY
Frank M. Swift.

Friends have learned of the death in New York of Frank M. Swift, for merly connected with the Eastern Shipbuilding Co.,, which constructed the Minnesota and Dakota, several years ago. MT. Swift made his home in New London while with that con- cern and had a host of friends here who will regret to hear of his death, which was caused by pneumonia, from which he had been i'll but short time.
 The funeral was held from the home of his mother law, Mrs. c. l.. Gate ly, 960 Peachtree street, Atlanta, Ga. He is survived by his widow, formerly Miss Alberta Rankin Gately, three sons, one sister, Mrs. Fred Lewis, of Atlanta, and one brother, Thomas L. Swift
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Eyes For the Navy.

One thousand copies of a striking poster asking owners of binoculars and spyglasses to loan them to the U. S. navy have been received by the Con- necticut State Council of Defense from the navy department with the request that they be distributed throughout the state. Most of the poster is devoted to a picture by Gordon Grant showing a man in the uniform of naval officer groping along the deck of a warship with his eyes blindfolded.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
WILLIAM IRONS LOSES
 AUTOMOBILE BY FIRE.
Owner Found Machine in Flames
 Tuesday Morning.

About o'clock Tuesday morning the automobile of William Irons, head carpenter at the Norwich state hos pital was totally destroyed by fire. The origin of the fire is not known. When MT. Irons went to his garage in the morning he found his machine abla&e and the car nearly consumed. Fire extinguishers were used and the blaze was prevented from spreading. There was no insurance on the car. Irons has lost by fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
VINEYARD WORKERS MEET.
Forty Two Gather at the Home of Mrs
 Adams p. Carroll.

Monday evening the Vineyard Workers of the Central Baptist church met with Mrs. Adams P. Carroll at her home at IT Lincoln avenue with for ty-two present. There were selections on the Victrola and vocal solos by Mrs. Grace Aldrich Crowell. A novel feature of the evenings entertainment was diamond hunt" the diamonds being Jumps of eoal. The prize for finding the largest diamond was nine Jumps of sugar. During the evening each guest told a humorous story. Refreshments were served after which 8 social hour was enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
MASTER PLUMBERS PLAN
 ~- BANQUET AND SMOKER.
Affair Will Be Held During the Latter
 Part of February.

The regular monthly meeting of the master plumbers was held Tuesday evening in the Buckingham Memorial with a large number in attendance. President James Ibbison was in the chair and the routine business was transacted. It was voted to have a banquet and smoker at the next meet ing, which will be held the last of February,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
ARE you FEELING FIT,

Do you envy the man or woman of untiring energy, strong body and hap py disDosition? All these depend upon good health. and good health is impos- Sihle when the kidneys are weak, over act promptly and help the kidneys ffi- ter the blood and cast out the poison- ous waste products that cause sore and swollen muscles and joints. backache, rheumatism and the symptoms that give warning of dangerous kidney and bladder ailments. The Lee 6 Osgeod (tf1
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Henry F. Marendez, chairman in this state of the British and Canadian re- cruiting mission, is in New London and will prepare for rally there on Feb. 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
FORMER NORWICH WOMAN
 DIED AT MONTREAL
Mrs. Alien A. orford Failed to Recover
 From Serious Operation.

Word was received here Tuesday of the death of Mrs Allan A. Orford on Sunday morning in the General hos pital in Montreal, following serious operation. Mrs. Orford resided at. Cote St. Paul, Montreal, and was a former resident of Hunter street in this city =
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Scarcity of Doctors.

The sanatoria throughout the state have already felt the effects of the war and there is now quite a number of vacant places in the staffs of each of the institutions. At the Shelton sanatoriHm the work is being done by the superintendent. tDr Edward U. Lynch, and his corps of nurses. His assistant pr. H. F. Stilphen, left some time ago to take a position in Maine, since that time Dr. Lynch has had to care for everyone Of the 115 patients at the institution, without assistance except for the nurses.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Test for State Prison Attendants.

The state civil service commission will hold tests Friday. Feb. 15, 1918, at 2 o'clock, in Room 72. state capitol, Hartford, Conn.,, to fill eligible lists for appointments soon to be mode at Wethersfie1d.
 Both married and single men are wanted. Entering salaries are $65 per month, or $50 in addition to room, board and laundry. with the probabil- ity. if satisfactory, of early promotion and increase in compensation.
 United States citizens between the ages of B and 45 years, at least feet inches in height, and ITO pounds in weight. are desired A slight varia- ton, however, in these requirements will not debar any one from taking the test
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

or serge with braid or eanbro4dery could be used. It is also nice for veil vet and crepe, cashmere or gabardine.
 The pattern is cut in six sizes: 34. 36. SS. 40. AZ and A inches, bust meas 1re. Size s6 requires T yards Of 36- inch material The skirt portion meas- uTes about 2 A yards at the foot
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
CHILDREN WILL TAG
 COAL sHovELs TODAY
Two Thousand Tags Distributed on
 Tuesday in Local Schools.

Tuesday Superintendent of Schools F. J. Graham distributed about two thousand tags to the schools of the town, these tags to be used by the pupils today Wednesday, which has been designated by the National Coun- cil of Defence as "Tag the Shovel Day. The tags will be distributed to the pupils today and they will each tag the shovel in his or her home as a reminder to Save That Shovelfur' as a means of fuel conservation
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
coNsERVAToR APPOINTED
 FOR w. A. FRAZIER.
Gilbert s. Raymond is Named in Local
 Probate Court.

At a hearing in the probate court Monday morning on the psyfnon of Mrs. Emily c. Bailey for conserva- tor for William A. Frazier, Gilbert s. Raymond was appointed conservator. Mrs. Bailey, who is a sister of Mrs. Frazier, claimed that her brother was unable to manage his affairs owing to his age and mental infirmities. The estate of Mr. Frazier is estimated at about $20,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Any person, firm, corporation or as- sociation engaged in the catching or distribution Of any forms of seafood who engages in business after Feb. 15 without securing license will be liat ble to a fine of not more than $5,000, or Imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
PALMER cRUMB SENT
 TO REFORM SCHOOL
Fifteen Year Old Boy Taken to Meri.
 den on Tuesday. ..-

Tn the city court on Tuesday Palmer Crumb, aged 15, an inmate of the county home was sentenced to the Connecticut School for Boys for being incorrigible. He was taken to Meri- den by Policeman DombrosIki.
 Two men were fined for failing to carry the required lights on their wagons at night. @
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Cards have been received from Mrs. William Henry Chapman of Hartford, formerly of Norwich, announcing the marriage of her daughter, Ruth Her rick, and Roland Manss Hauck, at Hartford Saturday, Jan. 26th. The At Home cards are after the 18th of April, st 333 Washington street, Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
College Trustees to Meet.

The mid-winter meeting of the trus- tees Of the Connecticut College for Women is to be held Feh 8, at the Ho- tel Taft, New Haven. There are a number of important matters, para mount being the, making of adequate provisions for the acce-nmodatian of the increasing number of students at the college. There arc rat now suf- ficient dormitory, recommendations at the college, and there is an insufficient number of rooming bousea in the vi- cinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Now commands s4th Company at
 Fert Terry.

Lieut.. Charles R Nichols has been promoted to captain of the 34th com pany, formerly the Fifth company, c. A. C., c. N. G. He is. also canteen officer at Fort Terry, Plum Island, where his company is stationed. He succeeds Capt. W. G. TaFbox, who has been transferred to southern fort.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
SCHOOLS CLOSE DURING
 pR. cAsslDY's FUNERAL
No Morning Session Will Be Held on
 Thursday.

There will be no morning session of the town schools Thursday morning on account of the death of Dr. Patrick J. Cassidy a member of the town school board The town school board will attend the funeral in body.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
HAS ARRIVED SAFELY
 IN MEXICO CITY.
Telegram Received ia Norwich from
 Mrs. L. K. Zahriskie.

A telegram rece:yed by Clarence Roynton from his daughter, Mrs. Lu- ther K. Zabriskie, stated that she had arrived safely in Mexico City. Mrs. zabriskie left Washington in company with several friends last week Tues day for the capital city of Mexico.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Hats Of to the French.

Hats off again to the French. General Crowder says that not one citizen in France i'll this country has used his citizenship as basis of a claim for draft exemption. = Boston Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Maoht Expiain conditio,,.

Perhaps the profusion Of liquors reported from Petrograd is resp6nsi- ble for Trotsky's recent declaration that under certain circumstances the government would fight Germany. -I Chicago Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Groton pupils at the Norwich Free Academy are greatly relieved to find that their usual Monday morning train will run on schedule time.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Spiritual Union Changes Time of Ser.

Spiritual Union Changes Time of Ser
 vice.
 On Tuesday the First Spiritual un- ion, which meets in the Spiritual academy on Park street. announced that beginning Sunday there will be no morning services, as an afternoon service to be held at 2.S0 o'clock ysill be inaHgurated. The evening service will be conducted as usual.
 Mrs. Annette J. Caryers of Maiden is to be the speaker and psychic next Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Sold Millinery Stock and Auto.

Sold Millinery Stock and Auto.
 Tuesday night Constable Myer Blumenthal sold the millinery stock and the touring car owned by Lyman and, Denah Schwartz to Samuel Vena for $210 in accordance with the orders of the superior court. There were about forty people present at the sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Lights Of.

Willimantic, Conn.,, Jan. a.
 All street lights were turned off at II o'clock Tuesday evening in com plying with the new order issued Tues day to conserve fuel.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Norwich Coal Seized in sridseport.

According to a Bridgeport paper Administrator Siemon of that city seized on Sunday a barge of coal con signed to this city. The barge was in the harbor and, had on board 800 tons of hard coal:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
Central Baptist Niaht School

Tuesday evening the night school at the Central Baptist church resumed sessions after the Christmas holidays. There was a good attendance at the opening session. Chester G. Ambler is leader of the class which meets Tues day and Friday evenings.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

The high price of gasoline is said to be creating new demand for electric vehicles for both pleasure and com mercial purposes in the United King dom. s-N 's-f-- sr
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

The resignation of Miss Margaret Sheehy, a teacher in the normal school at Willimantic, has been &C., cepted by the stare board of .educa- tion,. and Miss M. Elizabeth Jackson has been appointed substitute teach CT in that town.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

John Porteous is passing several days in Grand Rapids, Mich, +
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

A warning has been sent to game wardens to watch out for the threat ened raid by goshawks because those birds, driven southWard Il years ago by a scarcity of hare and ptarmigan, came to the states and devoured grouse by the wholesale.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

St. Francis de Soles was commem- orated in the church calendar Tues- day,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Owing to the heavy fields of ice the lightship located on Eel Grass shoal, off Noank. has been dragged from her station to the southward. The ice in each tide floats in large fields in Fish CTS. Island sound, -.,-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Miss Minnie Palmer has returned from a visit of several weeks in Brooklyn, N. Y., and Stamford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Mrs. Edward E. Perry, who has been the guest for several weeks of her son. William E. Perry, has returned to New York
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Trinity Episcopal church, Norwich, has already more than met it's appor- tionment-which was s400-toward the s500,000 war relief fund being raised by the Episcopal church in America.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
EAT What You Like
Use Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets te Help Your Stomach and
 Do Not Worry. .,I ,

Believe Me, Enjoy My Meals te the Limit. No Fear of ceaseqlences, Either, White Have. Stuartss pys- pepsia Tablets to Faii Back upin."
 Dyspepsia, indigestion, weak stom- ach and similar names simply mean that the supply of digestive juices is inadequate. That Is whera Stuart,s Dyspepsia Tablets come in-by sup plying this deficiency.
 If you will eat a Stuarts Dyspep- sia Tablet after each meal and one just before you go to bed, you will learn that there is no harm tn your meals.
 The reason Is clearly psatn. -Four system lacks the proper digestive juices to make your meals easily d. gested. Stuartis Dyspepsia Tablets give the stomach and other organs of the digestive apparatus the wherewithal to digest food.
 Get a soc box from any drug store and try them.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

W. Humphrey Amy is visiting Ed ward H. Tibbits in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

One of the best cared for walks in the city is that at the Otis library, which Janitor Hugh H. Moreland keeps cleared and sanded after every storm.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Fox hunters in the county have been active for several days, the light snow making it easy to follow the tracks of fox. Some pR the best belts now bring as high as $20. and the demand far exceeds the supply
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Mrs. John C. Averill has been tht guest of Danbury relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30
A SIMPLE, oNE-PIEcE MODEL.

This style is excellent for home or porch wear. Its lines are comfortable and becoming and it. is suited to any of the materials now in vogue. Satin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

WHEN YOU WANT to put your prs- incss before the public. there Is no medium better than through the ad. Sarttst~< cainGns e gse Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Y. M. c. A. Auxiliary Rummage Sale at Breed building, Friday and Satur- day. Please send contributions Thurs day.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

Last Sunday completed the seventh term for the Broadway Go-to- Church band, and the sixth for that of the Second church. Awards for perfect attendance will be made next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

LIEUT.. C. R. NICHOLS
 IS MADE CAPTAIN.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-30

A friend of the birds writes: A cigar box fastened to two sticks and the sticks nailed to the window ledge is a successful way of keeping food before the hungry birds these wintry days.