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Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
ADMIRAL DECKER IS SPEAKER HERE

the time for annual reports but this year so much had been covered that 1t had been decided to print the an- nuaI reports of the president and sec retary for distribution later so that the members might have the record to refer to at their leisure. Treasurer 4. L. Peale, however gave his annual report which showed balance on hand Of $58S.42 after ex- pendftures of $4,O7LT4, the total re- ceipts having been $4.6sS1e. It was accepted,
 Under the head of new business Frank J. King said he thought it was none too early to start the agitation for the resumption of a boat service | between Norwich and Block Island, which is so much to the interest of Norwich. What we want is new, fast, staunch boat on the line, which would pay good returns. Upon his motion a committee of three is to be appointed by the president to take up this matter
 President Gary spoke Of the sub sidence of industrial activity with the ending of the war and said that he believed the readjlIstment of cendi- tions will give Norwich prospects bet ster than normal, but the officers of the chamber of commerce are<at work
 
 pfoyment to Norwich men put out of work temporarily. In that connection 1 they had communicated with the Gro- ton Iron Works and had found there l was need there for riveters and un- 1 skilled workers. Through the local office of the '. s. employment bureau, I twelve sTnen had been sent to Groton ! Monday, and the Chamber of Com nlerce was prepared. if the nesd ! arose. to try to work out some trans ! portation plan if any considerable humber of Norwich workers find ein- ploynlent in Groton. It is the desire of the chamber of commerce to To- cate Norwich men nearby so that the.r families may stay here and thus make a return to the city more easy when 1 conditions give employment again Ehere,
 The following committees were named: Nominating committee, C. ! Smith, W, R. Baird, ", M, Cowan. P. J Morley and P. ". Chapman; auditing 1 committee, John F. Tanning and Ar thur E. Story; committee to supervise election, Fred G. Prothero Nelson Par ker, J. A. Desmond, 2. T.. Root and Lee Roy Robbins.
 l Coffee, doughnuts and apples were Eserved at social half hour that fol lewed the business meeting.
 Admiral Decker was accompanied by his aid. Ensign Cooke
 4. P Woodward, fire chief of Dan- ielson, who is now in inspection ser tEice in the state, was an attendant at the meeting, and Mr. Miner was ac- eonnpanied by his sen-in law, J. W Walsh of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
United Lutheran churcIa.

The United Lutheran Church in America has become a reality. At a convention in New York City from November 12th-1Sth the three older bodies of the Lutheran Church, the and the United synod South went out of existence to form the United Lu- theran Church in America.
 November 12th-14th were given over to the separate bodies to wind up their affairs The United Synod South met in Roanoke, Va. to fuldll the re- quirements of it's constitution. The delegates arrived just in the midst of the peace celebration. The affairs of the Church were forgotten and headed by Dr. M Scherer, the president the convention for two hours paraded
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
RHEUMATISM
MustaFine Subdues the inflammation and Eases the Soreness Quicker
 Than Anything Else on Earth

Pay only 30 cents and get a big box of Begy's Mustarine, which is the orig inal mustard plaster and is made of strong, real, yellow mustard-no sub stitutes are used.
 It's known as the quickest pain killer en earth. for in hundreds of instances it stops headache. neuralgia, toothacne, earache and baekache in minutes It's sure speedy remedy-nene bet : ter for hronehttis. pleuFisy, lumbage. and 10 draw the infiamIna ton from your sore feet there is nothing so good. You get real action with Mus tarine--ft goes after pain and kills it right off the reel. Yes. it burns, but zing pan sap on fdes1 tbe giVe asSe ss give it ag good healthy punch in the jaw-it kills pain. Ask for and get Mnstarine always in the yellow box
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
W0MEN'S BRANCH MAKES
 ITS ANNUAL REPORTS

Reports for the past year were made lat the annual meeting oe the Nor
 wieh Woman's committee Of the state council of defense, which was held at the mayors office at the city hall at 3 o'clock on Monday afternec.t with Mrs. A. H. Chase, the chairman. pre- siding, and an attendance of about 9. Reports were given upon each of the special lines Of work that had been taken up. These were covered by the following. Child welfare and county fair, Miss Susan Huntingdon: Anlerieanization, Miss Elizabeth Hunt ington; Young Womens Christian As sGciatien. Mrs. Charming M Huntinc- ton; publicity Mrs D. & Haviiand land Mrs. F, ". Higgins: decoration, Miss Theresa Steiner; war savings, Mrs. Arthur H. Lathrop; food conser- walton, Miss Louise Howe; student nurses, Miss Sarah H. Leavens: trav- elers' aid. Mrs. Willial A. Norton; playgrounds, Miss Elizabeth Hunting 1 ton.
 l Mrs. Chase also presented a general treport in which she mentioned lines of work in varied fields, and then indicated that future lines of activity will include a back to the. school movement, food conservation. child ! welfare. fairgrounds, girls clubs, l Americanization. thrift and salvaee.
 Christmas buying. war savings and ! thankssivin%.
 1 The organization of the women s committee will continue as before with ] Mrs. Chase as chairman, Mrs. Willis
 Austin, secretary and the following on 1 the executive cunlmttea Executive, Mrs. Willis Austin. Mrs. E. I. Graham, 1 Mrs. Io;1n D. Hall. Mrs. E. ". Hig- gins Mrs otlise C Howe Mrs Eliza I beth Huntington. Mrs Susan D. Hunt 1 ington, Mrs. Artbur H. Tathran, Mrs.
 N, J. Rosenberg. Miss Theresa Stei-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
THREE ARE HELD FOR
 u. S. COMMISSIONER

,Tohn Rourke, William Whitford, colored, Louis Lawton and ,.ohn Shea all of this citY and all accused of pro curing liauor for sailors ht this city on Saturday night, were presented be- fore r. $. Commissioned Earl Mathew sen on Monday afternoon after they had haen held in the police court in the morning for q hearirs before the corpmissiouer.
 Three others were all hell fer appear ance before the U. s. d;s:lriot court in Hartford on December <. None of the three could obtain bonds and they were taken to the New Laudon county iail by Deputy L. s. Marshal 4. L. IaTnphere
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
EVERYONE LIKES
 THIS COLD CURE
aPAPEss COLD COMPOUND" ENDS A COLD OR GRIPPE IN
 A FEW HOURS,

Your cold will break and all grippe misery end after taking dose of "Pape's Cold Compound" every two hours until three doses are taken.
 It promptly opens eiogged up nos trils and air passages in the head, stops nasty discharge or nose run ming, relieves sick headache, duflness, feVeTishness sore throat, sneezing. soreness and stiffness.
 Don't stay stuffed-up! Quit blew ing and snufiiing! Ease your throb- ping head-nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as Tapes Cold Compound" which costs only a few cents at any drug store. It acts without assistance tastes nice. and couses no inconvenience. Accept nu substitute.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26

Admiral Burton c. Decker com manding the New London naval dis trict, and Alton T. Miner of New Lon don. president of Connecticut Cham Fer of Commerce, were two speakers who were heard with much interest on Monday night at the November meeting of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce, which was held in Cham Der of Commerce hall with nearly 100 men attending.
 Admiral Becker's subject was the merchant marine. In this connection he mentioned how greatly tEe strate- gic position of New London and the Thames river valley i'll commercial lines was bound up in the develop r1ent of the merchant marine, and he discussed the numerous problems that gre inseparable from the building up the American merchant marine into a place of prominence and prosperity in handling the ocean carrying trade.
 He was warmly applauded for his instructive talk. as was also MT. Mir ner who followed him, and both men were given a rising greeting when they were introduced by President F. w. Cary.
 In introducing Mir Miner. President Cary referred to the great aid that this New London man had given in getting the state highway coInmis- sion to give favorable consideration to the building of Military Highway between Norwich and Groton.
 State President Miner spoke for the closer relation of the two coulruni- ties and the elimination of the ideas of selfishness, for what will be the benefit of one community will be to the benefit of the other and in time the Thames valley will bold the twin cities of Norwich ;tnd New Lendon lie spoke of the commercial and ifl- dustrial problems that will have to be faced in the coming months of re- adjustment. in which he said Connec- tieut would have problems as large as any section of the countrv. It is such bodies as the local chambers of com meree and the State CnanTheR oi Ccmmerce that are best qualified tc handle these, for they will need the hest and strongest minds. Some ot the problems that he indicated were the needs of Amer;canizatio ton ani what is to be done with the street railway companies which are facing : serious situation as is shown when | is understood that miles Of road have been abandoned in Massa ofusetts be- cause of unprofitahle aperat ting. MT Miner asked the support of all cham hers of commerce on any lines a work that might be taken up by th' state chamber.
 Before the two speakers had beeI heard from several items of bushes. had been transacted.
 President Cary reminde1 the mem hers that isis was the last nAetin' before the annual meeting and wal
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
OBITUARY
Daniel connors.

The death of Daniel Connors oc- cured at his home at 16S North Main street on Monday morning after lin- gering illness.
 Most of his life was passed in this city. On January 19, 1s6S he was married in St. Mary's church to Kath- crime Mccarthy, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Mccarthy She passed away on March s. 1906, aged 6S years.
 The deceased is survived by one son, Jeremiah J. Connors, an engineer on the New Haven railroad. and there is a daughter, Mrs. NJ. J. Barnett of 16S North Main street. There is also a grandson. A brother and other rela- tives live in Whitinsville. Mass.
 For years MT. Connors had been employed in the water department of the city.
 Mrs. George w. Hewitt.
 Mrs. Lydia E, Hewitt, wife of George ". Hewitt. died Sunday at her home in Waterford, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Hewitt was 6S years oi age, and besides her husband, Is sur vived by son.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
INFLUENZA FEAR IN
 THANKSGIVING REUNIONS

Dr. T. Eben Reeke of the state council of public health, said on Mea- day that there WIS ground fer the fear that the state would suffer from re- currenee of the epidemic Of Spanish influenza The diseas SC las appeared again in Plainville, SuffieId. Southing- ton, Water4own, MiiforG, Branford, Sratford, Old Sayhroek, Stonington and Preston.
 The doctor cautions the peIple against gatherings in large numbers of guests in homes for the Thanksgiv- ing festival and says there should be no gatherings of guests in family homes where there are persons suf- fering from the disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
PRINCIPAL TERRELL is
 ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT

Principal Henry A. Tirsel1 of the Norwich Free Academy was elected vice president of the ITea dmasters' club of the state at a speeial meeting and luncheon held on Saturday at Hartford. H, H. Bachelor Of Windsor was elected president and Arthur Lee of Bridgeport, secretary
 H. c. Morrison, assistant secretary of the state board of education, and Nor ton Snyder, inspector of high schools, were the speakers; the topic being, How the State Board of Education Can Help the Secondary Schools of the state-'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
TWO AUTOMOBILES Isa
 MAIN STREET MIxUP

A, large Cadillac coupe whose driver seemed to be having trouble with hia brakes bumped into the rear end of a Ford touring car on Ma;A street in front of the Boston Store just before 6 o'clock on Monday evening. The tail light on the tourin,s car was smashed. In bsHking away the driver of the coupe drove ona ef his rear lenders into the telegraph pole on the Boston Store corner.
 The Ford car had the registry No. 561S6, Arthur N. L'Heaceux, Jewett City. and the coupe No. 1a637, Eman- uel Kaplan, Norwich. Officers Perry and Keenan took the parties concerned to the police station where the matter was adiuSted
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26

anyhow. soenes st a or later; 5I might sz selute1y sure that the corn win loosen from your toe so that you can peel the whole thing off painlesslR piece-just like peeling a banana It takes a second or two to apply 'Gets5 It." There's no fassing or putteringf Corn-pains will vanish-that'll kesH rest. Nothing new for corns has bee1 discov cred since "Gets-It' was born. Follow the judgment of the millions; use ''Gets-It" and be sure to be coSr and pain freei You'll say it's magic.z
 "Gets-It," the guaranteed moneS back corn-remover. the only sure way. costs but a trifle at any drug store Manufactured by E. Lawrence & CO. Chicago, Ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

MT. and Mrs. ". Tyler Olcett spent the week end in Boston.
 Miss Winifred Welles is visiting for several weeks in New York.
 The Monday Sewing club met yes terday with Mrs. Allyn l.. Brown.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas B. Trumbull, after spending the last, two years in Africa, have arrived in California and will soon visit Norwich relatives.
 Mrs. Huntington Lee and son of New Haven, Ensign James L. Hub bard, Mrs. Hubbard and infant son Charles of Newport are guests of Mrs, Charles L, Hubbard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
DAVIS THEATER.

One seldom sees in motion pictures such talent as was displayed in Stalk iEg His Life, five-part picture fea- turing William $. Hart in the lead ing role of the squarest gambler and straightest shot west of Santa Fe. which was shown to large houses at the Davis theatre on Monday. Be- sides Mir. Hart appear th.ee other stars of flmdom who are recognized wherever motion pictures are shown. They are Charles Ray. Louise Glaum and Jack Livingstone The story is a gripping western drama enacted by a well balanced cast.
 The other feature of the kill is Out ct Clear Sky, a 5-part Paramount production with Marguerite Clarke in the leading role. An official Warm Film completes the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
MUST k4||';3III

recitation, from Songs of America and Homeland, Silver, Burdett & Co. Thanksgiving Hymn, Anonymous
 (Riverside Fourth Readerl Story of the First Thanksgiving, To be told simply by teacher or
 pupil.
 Children representing America and the allies group themselves about teach CT. School marches around this group all singing as they march. Over There.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
oriain of Measurements.

The word ell means arm, and thus elbow means the joint or bend in the2 arm. The ell measure was taken from the arm of Henry l, and if that was a yard and a quarter it was of very un--. usual length! The capacity of the hu,- man body was also early put to the use of measurement; thus we have the expression, "A hop, step and jump,n "A stones throw" anN the old saying, within a bowshot away o'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
FUNERAL
Stanley Gser.

The body of Stanley Geer, son of MT. and Mrs. George Geer, of Auburn, R. l., arrived here on the 1928 train on Monday morning and was taken in charge by Undertaken Hour!gan. Rel atives accompanied the body and bur ial was in the family lot in Yantie cemetery The family lived in Nor wich and the recessed leaves his par ents and several brothers and sisters. He died on Friday, aged 1G years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
WEDDING.
Tyezkowski-Fidrxeh.

IJNNNVPVS FSI T UT yNTEs
 The marriage of Peter 9yczkowsli Of Providence and Mrs. Antopia Ffd- r.seh of Pond street took place here on Monday morning at St. Jeseph's church. The ceremony was perform ed by Rev. I. V, Maeiejewsk. Both hride and groom were born in Poland and have been employed in mills
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
Only One Corn
 PeeIer, "Gets-lp

Step Corn Pains; See Corn Peel Of
 It is just when corn hurts that you want to feel surest about getting rid of it. Why take chances of keep ing the corn and having the pain grow worse. You'll use "Gets-ftr
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
through the streets singing patriotic

through the streets singing patriotic. songs. =
 The last convention of the General Synod had seecial importance as it marked at tic same time that body's centennial. Two special celebrations were arranged. The speakers were the living presidents who had served to make the body's history, Dr. J. A Singmaster of Getfield. Ohio, Dr. J. Clutz of Gettysburg Seminary, Dr. D. Yarger of Chicago, Dr. O. Fenner of Louisville, Kentucky, Dr. V. G. A Trossler of Springfield
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
Receive Copies of Plane News.

Many local people have received copies of the Plane News, the Air Service paper of the X. F. F. Among those to receive them are D. J. Me Corm.ck and r. J. Pagan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
Donation Eor Red cfoss.

The Norwich chapter of the Red Cross has received donation ef $14 from the F'roehliehkeit Singing socie- ty. which amount is much appreciated and can well be used.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
ANIATORS DEPART FOR
 NEW YORK DESTINATION

Lieut.. Floyd E. Welsh and >Sergt r. ". Singafoos, the two aviators who landed at the fair grounds tate sun- day afternoon, rose from the field about ten o'clock Monday morning after filling their tanks with fuel. The aviators made q good getaway, cir cled about the city several times and then winged their way for New York and were soon lost to view
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26

Middletowp-The Middlesex hospf- tai has received one-half of the de- aired s.0oe jars of canned goods.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26
Henry Weldon in K. of c. Work

Cards have been received here from Henry J. Weldon, formerly of this city, stating that he is engaged in K. of c. work in Paris.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26

The Marchioness of Londonderrv President of the Wemen's War serv- ice Legion, which has. done such excellent work for the armies by providing for them a steady supply of competent cooks, motor drivers. and other useful aids to the prosecu. tien of the war. is the wife of the seventh Marquess. and daughter of the first Viscount Chaplin Like her father, she is fond of sport and of dogs, and one of her faverites, a wise and faithful-loeking creature, is seen with her in this characteristic nhctegranh
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26

Our faults are soon .-forgotten--4f known only to ourselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-26

True love seldom finds 1t necessary tn express itself in words.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02
Three Fatal Accidents
In Oregon Last Week

There were sos accidents reported to
the state industrial accident commission
during the past week. OF that number
three were fatal, as follows:
Arthur Bennett, Corvallis, construc-
tion.
Darius Bright, Salem, traveller on pub
lie highway struck by street car.
Erwin McNully, Astoria, trespasser,
struck by train.
OF the total number reported, 53S
were subject to the provisions of the
compensation act, 26 were from firms
and corporations which have rejected
the provisions Of the compensation act,
and 81 were from public utility corpo-
rations not subject to the provisions Of
the compensation act. Three of this num-
Der being travellers on the public high
way. Two were tresspassers, and one a
passenger.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02
Gun Crew Commanded
By Navy Officials

Washington, Aug. 2.-Because they
stood forty minutes by their guns as
their ship the torpedoed Argonaut'
slowly sank beneath them, the gun
crew of Chief Boatswain s Mate Eel
mer Bailey was today officially COM
mended by the navy department.
Not until the vessel was about TO go
under and all hope of sighting the at
tacking submarine had gone did the
crew abandon ship. Bailey enlisted at
Detroit and his next Of kin is Mary
M. Rhodes, Union City, Mich.
Seaman ], E. Dowty Falls, Neb., and
Ships Cook ]. Valdez San Bernardino
Cal, were commended for individual
acts of heroism in rescuing drowning
persons.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02
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PERSONALS
X y x \ y 4 y x y x x y )

Mrs. P. G. Baer of Lafayette is visit
ing friends in. the city.
Miss Florence Cunningham Of the
Barnes store is home from a two weeks
vacation.
Street Commissioner Walt s. Low
left this morning for two weeks out
ing at the Breitenbush.
Miss Ella Anderson of Grants Pass
has accepted position in the office
of the Industrial Accident Commission.
Joe Albert and family left this
morning for Newport. They will drive
over going by way Of Black Rock and
the Siletz.
Miss Hazel Savage of the county
recorders office will leave tomorrow
for a vacation of two weeks at the
Breitenbush.
o. L. Price and family of Salem, re-
turned Tuesday from Foley Springs,
where they went, accompanied by Mr..
Prices father, last Sunday. Mr. Price
is proprietor of the Price Shoe company
in Salem.-Eugene Register.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02
IN TANK CORPS.

San Francisco, Aug. Edison A..
Holt of Stockton son Of the inventor
of the caterpillar tractor from which
fighting tanks were first developed,
was one Of the first to enroll in the
new American tank corps when the re-
cruiting Office was opened here. Holt is
20 years old. He will be sent to Gettys-
burg, Pa, for training.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02
NEW SHIP RECORD

Raymond, WASH, Aug. Establish
ment of new world shipbuilding rec.
ord was announced today at the Sander
son & Porter yards. The frame Of a
Ferris type ship was put up in 81 hours
and fifteen minutes after the keel was
laid. The best record was 70 hours for a
ship of this type.
As reward for their speed, the
workers will chose the ships sponsor.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02

Men who are interested in joining
machine gun company are asked to
meet at the armOry this evening to talk
it over. Should company be organic
ed in Salem il would become part Of
the Oregon National Guard and be sub
ject to duty not only in this country
but overseas as well.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02

The churches of the city will unite
in union service next Sunday even
ing to be held at Wilson Park begin
ming at o'clock p. m. Rev. A. F. Lacy
pastor of the Jason Lee Memorial
church will deliver the sermon of the
evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02
The Commercial club is now the own

The Commercial club is now the own
er of the $50 flags each by feet,
used in decorating the bridge on the
opening day last Tuesday. The flags
were purchased from the Red Cross at
the original cost price. Flags of this
size, made as these flags are with each
stripe sewed in separate, are now
worth Sc each on the retail market, and
hard to get at that. Paul Siege who was
in charge of the bridge decorations
says it was pretty big job. He was
assisted in the work by w. B. Clancy
and P( E. Fullerton and also by the
Telephone company. The $50 big flags
are now stored at the Commercial club
ready for any patriotic occasion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02

For the ten days ending July 81, the
army recruiting stations in the north
west division reported the following re-
eruits for the U. S. regular army; Port
land 16, Grants Pass, 5; Baker, A; Eu-
gene, 3; Astoria, 2 The Dalles, 2; Sa.
lem / and Aberdeen l.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-02

Since there is demand for white
flour and it cannot be made white ac-
cording to the present regulations of
the national food commission on ae-
count of the use Of substitutes, one Of
the Portland mills has figured out a
new process by which barley flour can
be made almost white.