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Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
FUNERAL.
Francis Elliott Wriaht

Funeral services of Francis Elliott Wright 31, of Pomfret, who died at the Day Kimhall hospital Wednesday afternoon, were held Saturday after noon at the South Woodstock Congre gational church. The service was con ducted by Rev. H. D. Pierce. of Bridgeport. a former pastor of the SoutA Woodstock church. Burial was at WBods%oek Hill cemetery.
 MT. Wright several weeks ago swal- lowedsa set of false teeth,' and an op- eraticn was performed in order to re- move the plate from his stomach. He was well on the way to recovery when Wednesday, during a fit of coughing the wound was opened, and death re- suited.
 Carl A. Swenson.
 Carl A. Swenson, aged 52, died Fri day at his home in Woodstock. He is survived by wife and two children.
 Henry Munyan.
 Henry Munyan. aged 66, died Friday night at his home in West Glocester He is survived by his wife. The body is to be sent to Pascoag, R. l., for burial today (Monday).
 Transferred to Signal Corps. Captain of Police Joseph A. Ryan has received word from his son Charles Ryan, who is now overseas with the American troops in France Private Ryan has been transferred tc the Signal Corps. He states that ht is well, enjoys his work, and that while l he is not at the firing line. he can hear | the incessant rumble of th&aguns, ant | the aeroplanes that are constantly fly, | ing overhead.
 At Funeral of Major Mitchell. Among the priests who officiated a the funeral of Major John Purro, Mitchell. ex-mayor of New York city last Thursday was Father Cabanel chaplain of the Chausseurs Alpine (The Blue Devils of France), who las week Tuesday addressed an audienc at the Mother House of the Sisters o | the Holy Ghost. Church street Follow 1 ing a lecture tour that will carry hir | through the west it is hoped to hay Father Cabanel again come to Put nam and tell of France and the Frenci soldiers.
 Knitting Machine Useful.
 The knitting machine given the Put nam Red Cross recently by friend, in use and those who are able to rul it can make one sock in thirty min utes. To knit the leg of the sock re ouires about one minute. In the hand of an expert, one pair of socks. includ ing the ribbed top, can be made in minutes. Instruction in the use of tn machine is being given Putnam wome and in few weeks enough will hay learned to run it to insure a muc larger output of knitted goods from tn local chapter than has heretofore bee possible.
 City Briefs.
 Mir. and Mrs. Richard Gibney an family of Wilkinson street. are pass ing two weeks at Island Park. R. I.
 Miss Ellen Strahan. Ware, Mass. the guest of Dr. A. H. Strahan an family. Center street.
 Franklin Perry, son of LieutenaI and Mrs. Edward F. Perry, is visitin in Bridgewater. Mass.
 The public health nurse Miss Lir den, who is coming to Putnam undt ; the direction Of the Parent Teacher association will begin her work Wet nesday.
 Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapte D. A. R.. has been invited to join > celebrating at Brooklyn, August g, u , 2o0th anniversary of the birthday , Israel Putr/n.
 l The Y P. S. c. E. meeting of u Congregational church Sunday ever ] ing was led by Mary Carpenter ar
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Two Arrests,

John Manville, 1s. was arrested by Officer Bombriand on Broad street, near the merry -go-round, Saturday evening for causing a disturbance. At the station house a charge of breach of the peace was entered against him. There has been quite a little trouble at the place since it was opened. and several disturbers have ended in the police court.
 John Young was found dead drunk on the corner of Main and Walnut streets Sunday morning at 1 o'clock and will face a charge of intoxication in the court today. Manville will also be in the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

Stocking; clerk, Mildred Burns; law and order commissioners, Denton Gal lup. Mayette Paine, Eunice Pike, Dor othy Logee, Ella Young; thrift com missioners. Harry Young, Etheleen Long, Margaret Burton; Red Cross commissioners. Janet Paine, Helen Cronin, Abbie Scott; make good com missioners, Alice Jordan, Jacqueline Stocking, Shirley Jackson.
 Every morning this week, from to Il, the Junior Chautauqua is ta meet, and on Thursday afternoon the juniors will present their patriotic play, Liber- tvs Torch, in which Uncle Sam's Helpers succeed in overcoming waste, indifference, indleness and propagan- dist The former Junior Chautauquas who are' now over 14 years of age are to become Junior Alumni and will hold their meetings every day of Shautau- qua, following the afternoon concerts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
cHAUTAUQUA WEEK OPENS.
Tent on Davis Park-Good Attendance at Evening Lecture and Concert.

Chautauqua-for the second year. opened enthusiastically here Saturday. The Chautauqua tent is pitched on the southwest corner of Davis park and many were present for the opening lecture and the concert by the Eek hoff Jordan company.
 At Sundays sacred concert the at- tendance was reduced considerably by the storm, but the opening of Chau- tauqua has been so satisfactory as to encourage those hree who have it in charge.
 The junior organizations were active on the opening day, meeting of the junior organization being held after the senior concert
 The following elections for the junior town were made: Mayor. Ernestine
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
HARTFORD SCOUTS FARMING
Forty-two in Camp on the Dean Place
 at Mansfield Depot.

Located on the large Dean farm near Mansfield Depot, forty-two Hart ford Boy Scouts, who enlisted in the Boys Working Reserve are doing their bit.
 Several Hartford troops are repre- scented at the camp, and a regular military camp has been constructed. There are five sleeping tents, a grub shack and a dining hall. It is located on the Willimantic river, so in their spare time the boys can go swimming. A baseball diamond has also been laid out.
 The Scouts will work on the farm until September 1. and longer if con- ditions make it necessary.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

MT. and Mrs. W. H. Knowles and MT. and Mrs. A. Putnam Woodward motored to Plymouth Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs A. P, Mills of Somer- vile are visiting with Mrs. William Chapman of the West Side.
 MT. and Mrs Alexander Higgins of Pawtucket visited with relatives in Danielson over Sundoy
 Private Albert Talnose of Camp Devens spent Sunday at his home in Danielson.
 Special Prayers for France.
 At St. James church Sunday even- ing at the vesper. service there were special prayers for France. bulwark of the allied nations in the great war, in lrecognition of Bastile day. Chief Michael Grimshaw of the po- lice department is giving additional attention to rounding up young men who have no proofs that they have registered or otherwise complied witf the governments requirements of then as to the war
 Providence Club at East Killingly. The Thirteen club, most of the mem. | bers resident in Providence, were a 1 the Mason homestead in East Killing. | ly Saturday A dinner of rare ex | cellence was prepared for them bl King" George Jacques of East Xii | lingly, member of the club. As the borough's board of relief 1 Damase Boulias, E. T. Tillinghast an' Joseph Bodo gave notice of the ses sions to be held this month.
 Miss A. M. G. Brace of Waterbur, visited with friends in Danielson owe 1 Sunday.
 Women of St. James church who ar interested in Red Cross work ar meeting weekly and working for tn l great organization of mercy. Long drawn out periods of lower weather and frequent thunder storm are interfering with the harvesting o the hay crop, which is reported a normal this year.
 Relief Corps Outing.
 The annual picnic outing of Mo Gregor Woman's Relief corps is SC for July 23
 Burial in CentervilIe.
 Louis E. Kennedy was in charge C the funeral arrangements on Saturda for Mrs Elzear Torcotte, PlainfielC whose body was taken to Centervill' R. l., for burial.
 There is something striking in tn fact that so many Killingly men wh are in France include in their letter the line i've hope to be home fc Christmas" though on what facts the base that hope is not at all clear.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
SPECIAL TRAIN
To Take Men Leaving For DeVens or
 July 18th.

Word has been received by the local exemption board that the next quota from this district which will leave here July 25, will go by special train at s.55 a. m, which will bring them into Camp Devens at 1.10. One hun dred and twenty men are to leave but the personnel of the quota has not been decided on as yet.
 The board received notice that a blacksmith is wanted for the northern trOodS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
WILLIMANTIC|

of the storm, he was unable to hold his hand out to signify his intentions of stopping. MT. Morin, the chauffeur for o. A. Perry. of Mansfield Center, was following in car and ran into the Peck car. The Mansfield owner will pay for the damages. The chaut- feslr said that the reason he did not stop was that the brakes were not working right.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Mansfield Owner to Pay Damages.

A small touring car owned by Jo- seph Peck was somewhat damaged on Jackson street, near the home of Fly man Chasen Sunday afternoon.
 Peck was coming towards Williman- tic on Jackson street, and when in front of the Chasen house, someone hailed him, and he stopped. AS he had his side curtains up on account
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
First Band Concert of Year.

The first of series of band concerts at Recreation park which are provided for by the American Thread company and given by Wheeler's American band was held Sunday evening. There were about 1000 people present.
 A large platform for the musicians was erected in front of the grandstand, and the audience collected around 1t. The large grandstand was packed full. as were the numerous settees around the baseball diamond. The concert opened and closed with patriotic airs and included seven other selections.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Hearings on Dependency Claims.

The local exemption board had Il hearings at their headquarters in the town building, Saturday, and Chair man B. w. Danielson held few in his office in Moosup. The decision Of the board will not be made until to- day or Tuesday. All hearings were on dependency claims.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

home of August Carlson at 238 Sum- init street. Rev. F. A. Peterson of Nor wich officiating. Burial was in the Willimantic cemetery. The bearers were friends. The arrangements were in charge of Funeral Director J. M Shepard
 Private John Webber.,
 Funeral service for Private John Webber of Bridgeport, who was killed some time ago by a train near Clark's s Corners, was held Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. Rev. Arthur D. Carpen- ter oficiated. Burial was in the Will limantic cemetery in charge of Flu neral Director J. M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
WEDDING.
Stone-Harrinaton.

Saturday evening at the home of Rev. c. H. Barber Miss Amy E. liar rington and Charles W. Stone were united in marriage.
 The bride wore a dainty gown of white and carried bouquet of white carnations. The witnesses were the parents of the bride, MT. and Mrs poets to leave for Camp Devens with in a few days. Mrs. Stone will re- main with her parents on Mechanic street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
unior Earvica

The large Chautauqua tent on Wind ham field was the place where a fine union church evening service was held Sunday evening. Most of the Protest ant ministers sat on the platform and took part in the services, and a fise sacred song concert was given by the Old Homestead quartette.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Anna Arnold.
 Head of Drauahsina pepartn,snt,

'iSeA VT 'ae9"ttn9 SSPeftHSHS
 J. P. Aitchison, of Cambridge Mass. is to be the head of the draughting de- partment of the Putnam State Trade Shop during the coming school year. He succeeds William F. Penny, who resigned to accept a position with the Manhasset Manufacturing Company of this city. Mir. Aitchison is about 3S years old, married and has four cEil- dren. He has worked. for the Blake & Knowles Pump Works, Cambridge, for the B. F. Sturtevant Company. Hyde Park Mass, for the United Priting Machinery Company and for the Bird Paper Machine Manufacturing Company. He comes to- Putnam very highly recommended.
 The vacancy in the carpentry depart ment of the school caused by the res- l ignation of Frank Metealf has been filled by the appoinfment Of Bert Glover, Littleton, N. H. .sst
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
OBITUARY
Mrs. Samuel Ahhe.

Mrs. Abbie Fuller Abbe, s5, widow Of Samuel Abbe of Windham, died at her home in St. Paul, Minn., Friday, July 12. She was well known in this vicinity, especially in Scotland, where she spent the larger part of her life
 She was the daughter of David Fuller
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
storrs Mans Case NoIIed.

The case of Irving Davis of torSrs was nolled in the police court Satur- day on payment of costs, amounting to S4.60. He was charged with vio- lating the auto laws by leaving his car on the wrong side of the street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
sunmer Meetinas susnended

The local W. c. T. U. will hold no more bi-weekly meetings during the summer The next regular meeting will be held Sept S. An outing will be held at the Willimartic Camp Ground in August at the time of the gold medal contest
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
AutomobiIe Strikes Bicycle.

While rounding the corner of Milk street and Taylor court, Sunday, an automobile owned by a Providence party struck a boy named Girard, who was riding the bibycle. The boy was not injured. The wheel was damaged slightly. As the motorists agreed to settle there was no police investiga- tiOn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Overhaulinu Enqine,

A mechanic from the LaFrance fac tory is overhauling the fire truck at the Bank street engine house. He will probably complete his work by Tuesday, and in the meantime equipment of the biz truck
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Ran Throuah Gate.

The east gate at the Main street railroad crossing was broken down Saturday evening when a motorist ran into it. The gates were lowered for light engine to pass and fortunately the motorist was not struck by it. He stopped inside of the other gateA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Benefit Movies.

A large number of people attended the moving pictures at Loomer opera house Sunday evening. Two shows were given and the proceeds of the entertainment are to go to the Willi- mantle war bureau.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Children and Their Hosts Happy

ChIIdTen and Thelr Hosts HapPy.
 The two weeks outing of twenty six New York children in this city and vicinity will be brou~ht to q close this (Monday) morning at 10.04 when the children will begin their journey home ward. They are to be accompanied by ar escort from New York Twenty families have taken the children and all report the enjoyment mutual.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
SOUTH WOODSTOCK
Funeral of Frank Wright Held satur.
 day-GeneraI News.

Frank Wright. formerly of this place, died at a hospital last Wednesday, The funeral was held Saturday at the church.
 Mrs. John Jones is visiting her son Oliver at Narragansett Pier for few weeks.
 John Gilbertson of New Jersey spent the week end with his family.
 Miss Greene of Putnam is visiting Mrs. R, R. Stafford.
 Mrs. A. R. Scrantons brother and his wife are visiting her from Fall River. a-E
 Many have taken fresh air children from New York for two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Home For Weekend.

Soldiers and sailors who spent the weekend at their homes in this city included Jerome Cook, Charles An irews, Edward Morrison, John Healy, William Kelley.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

Captain George N. Bailey has been sentenced to three months impris6n- ment for statement ref1ecting on the sobriety of Canadian soldiers oversee. He is not to go to gaol, but is to serve the term under dicence, clemsncy being extended because of his ser vices at the front.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
French HoIiday Observed.

French flags were flown alongside of the Stars and Stripes on several Will limantic homes Sunday in honor of Bastile day, the French Fourth of July
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
Home From Backus HospitaI.

Edward Gadue. who has been seri- ously ill at the Backus hospital. was taken to his home in Scotland Sat urday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

There are now 29 aviation training fields operated by the government in different parts of the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

With the dealer in second hand goods ii is never too late to mend.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15

While there was no formal observa- tion. a number of French flags were on display drought the city Sunday in honor of Bastilc Day.
 The special collection taken a few weeks ago at St Mary's church for the Coal fund amounted to s70o.
 delegation of K. of c. members from this city was in Worcester. Sum day to witness the working of the third degree.
 At the Sunday evening service of the Woodstock Congregational church, Hon. Clarence w. Bowen gave an 6d- dress dealing with the incidents con- nected with the early history of the church.
 It is expected that motor truck No. l, of the Putnam Fire department will be returned to this city the latter part 1 Of this week. The truck is now in Boston where motor pump is being installed by the American Lafrance company.
 Rev. Frederick Leeds, rector of St Philips Episcopal church off1ciated al services held Sunday afternoon at the | Church of the Messiah Abingdon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
|DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANELSON

Special Prayers for France Offered at St. James Church-Stone- Herring ton Wedding-Women Not Signing Canning Pledges as Expeeted- Chautauqua's Second Season Opened With Enthusiasm.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
PUTNAM

Rev. F. Q. Sargent Going to Vineyard Haven For Vaeation-George Rock ford Escapes From State Farm-Fu- neral of Francis E. Wrisht--L. p. Hutchinson Coming to Trade School -Manhasset Team Defeats Plain' field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
COMMIT DARING ROBBERY
Burglars Rnh New York Shoe Cor
noration Employees in Elevator.

New York. May 2S.-Twenty thou
sand dollars in cash was stolen yes
terday afternoon in an elevator of
building on Duane street from Fran
els O'Br!en and william Montgomery,
employees of the Melville Shoe Cor
poration. They were held up with
guns at their heads by two men who
entered the elevator. The negro eIe-
vator boy was required to run the car
30 the ground floor. There the robber
slammed the door, ran from the
building and mingled with the crowd.
Pursuit was begun and hundreds
ic;ned IN the man hunt. The police
believe they escaped to New Jersey
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
CAR CTERTURNS ON SEVEN
Driver is Killed and Five Passengers
Are Badly Injured.

Pottsville. Pa, May rs. - Losing
control o. his automobile, continuing
six Orwigsburg passengers, who had
made the trip tc Schuylkill Haven to
see three CT their townsmen of for
Camp Meade and were returning
home. Elias Scharcr. aged % years,
was killed when the machine struck a
telephone pole and turned over, pin
r.ne all seven beneath it.
Scharer's neck was broken; Grant
Meyer sustained several fractures and
conclusion Of the brain; Harry Helm
Internal hurts and brain concusSlon,
and Par1;e Dlbcrt, George Hickman
and Harry Dipper, internal injuries.
The dead man was removed 10 his
he ne. the others are in the county
hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
SOLDIERS SEEK HUN CUR
Has Been Selling Poisoned Pencils to
Jersey Farmers.

Clinton, n. j.. May %. = Selling
poisoned and germ-infected pencils to
unsuspecting farmers is an alleged
activity Of a supposed German agent
that has aroused Hunterdon county
residents, and dilgent search has
been made for the cur, who mysteri-
ously disappeared when American sol
diers got on his trail and managed to
collect most of the pencils.
Clinton's first acquaintance with
the man was when he appeared in the
disguise of peddler and offered pen
ellis Tor sale at the home Of Edwar1
Smith. The family bought a pencil.
Later they discovered the German
had slept in their barn overnight,
turning up next morning at the home
cf Cecil Sine, where, after getting
breakfast, he tried to sell some Of his
pencils and became abusive when
they declined to buy. lie got another
breakfast at William Var Syckle's
and again tried to sell pencils.
These families thought nothing O.
the occurrence until two hours later
when two squads of soldiers appeared
in automobiles, seeking olmatlcr
about the German. They hac rccov,
cred a. score of the pencils and left q
warning for local purchasers to de-
stroy or hold for later inspection b!
the authorities any they had bought
The peddler, authorities say, car
easily be identified because he is blinc
in one eye. No statement has beer
made by the military authorities a:
to the basis for their belief that th'
pencils contained poisons.
Several squads of soldiers are als'
securing the country for the miscre
ant. "If you can't catch him. shoe
him." is the published warning Il
| farmers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
HANG OUT THE FLAGS.

The keel OF the first steel ship
TO be built for Uncle Sam IN the
shipyards Of the Virginia Ship
building Corporation Of this city
vii! be laid on Thursday after
noon of this week at 4 o'clock
with appropriate ceremonies.
Prominent government officials
will be present ard the exercises
will mark an important event in
the industrial history OF Alex
andria. In honor o. the occasion
The Gazette suggests that flags
be flown from every business
house and private residence in
the city.
Hang out the flags on Thurs
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28

The residents cf the city were sur
prised to learn that the men employed
in the shops of the Southern Railway
here suddenly quit work and walked
out this morning shortly after Z
o'clock.
1t is sta:ad that the men refused
to discuss the matter or state their
reasons for stopping work. bur ac-
,o7ding to the reports in circulation
on the streets they are said to be dis
satisfied because tfsi: wages have not
been increased by Director General
McAdoo, who is in charge Of the rail
roads Of the country, including the
Southern.
The men are to attend meeting
;his afternoon at o'clock to talk
.ver the situation. it is said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1918-05-28
Draft tc Come After Registration.

The provost marshal generals Of
fee intends TO make szeabie draft
call soon after the 21-year-old men
register on June ). This developed
today as one of the steps contemplate
ed in increasing rapidly the size Of
the army.
The United States war machine is
now striking its pace, and it is esti-
mated that by the end of this year the
supply Of class men will have been
nearly exhausted. either at necessary
war work, or in the military establish
ment. Already men have been called
from classes , and 3, men who are
skilled in trades or callings that fit
into the army's war work. The young
men who are to register on Jure >,
will be the last to be called.
The available number of class ! men
today is Approximately 1,O25, 900 and
with the number already called. it is
llrcwn that there were about 1000, coo
men ready for call. with approximate
ly 10000 to he added to this through
the June 5 registration.