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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
MILLIONS TAKEN OUT
 IN WAR INSURANCE
Sailors at Base Have Awaited Them
 selves Of Government Offer.


 Approximately 20,000, 900 in life in- surance has been taken out by the men in the navy stationed at the sub marine base at Gfoton, under the gov- ernment insurance plan enabling the men in the service to obtain life in suranee at a very low figure. This opportunity to avail themselves of this insurance expired on Feb. 12, and only those who have enlisted since certain date can now avail themselves of this low rate.
 Lieutenant Green of the submarine base said Wednesday that the men at the base have taken out in round numbers, s2o,0o0,9o0, and the average amount taken by each man is between sT,00o and sS,oeo. Lieutenant Green says that there are about 5000 men at the base at the present time. The amount taken out by the men in the service stationed at the state pier is g, 455, ,000, an average of about $7T86 per man. At the Coast Guard academy at Fort Trumbull, the amount totals s1,165,Geo, according to Captain Billiard, and at Fort Wright the fig ures are s2,916,o0o.
 The figures at the Experiment sta tien, Forts Terry and Michie. are not yet tabuIated
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

vestigation, it was found that in the mans pockets were numerous articles, among which was a gold watch. $77 in bills and change, a shipping receipt from the Shore Line Electric company and a knife. A book bearing the name of James Beckwith was found. The mans features were bloated and dis coicred. showing that he must have been in the water for a considerable length of time. He was well dressed but had no overcoat.
 In the evening Mrs. James D. Beck with of Montville and her sister -in- law, who had been notified Of the find- ing of the body, came to Norwich and Identified the body as that of Mrs. Beckwith's husband.
 Mrs. Beckwith stated that her hus- band was fruit peddler and had been missing since Nov. 12, 1917. It is not known where he went or how he came to get into the river.
 MT. Beckwith was g years of age and had always lived in Montpiiie. He was the son of George A. Beckwith and Mary Hyland Beckwith. He leaves his wife and sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
sewinn Circle Exhibit.

The exhibition of the Hadassaln Sewing circle is to be held at the Brother of Joseph synagogue or Suh- day. The exhibition is of garments for the benefit Of the Palestine Res- toration fund. Mere will be present at the exhibition Mrs Greenfield of New York. who will make an address The committee during the past few days has been been calling on the merchants of the city for donations who have responded generously.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
BOYS SERVICE LEAGUE.
Mayor Allyn L. Brown Gave interest
 ing Talk on Thrift.

The fourth n1aeting of the Boys Service League was held Wednesday evening at the Y. M. c. A. There was a large number of the boys present adn a delicious supper was served by the ladies or the Boys, Work commit tee of the Ladies' auxiliary. Following the supper business meeting was held after which Mayor Allyn L.
 Brown gave a brief talk on Thrift. He pointed cut the advantages of the thrift plan not only to the boy him. self, but to his country.
 The debate which was to have been held was postponed until a future date. a.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Playing in New York Theatre.

Montgomery, who was leading lady of the Poli Stock company in Norwich several years ago. are interested to learn that, under the management of the Theatre Workshop she has been playing at the Peoples House in New York, at East 18th street. Miss Mont gofnery appeared in Forgotten Souls, one of a group of four plays. trans lated from the Yiddish.
 Virginia Chauvenet, who was also one of the local Poli company, acted the part of Fayge. blind mother. in a symbGic tragedy, by Perez Mirch- bein, eriaitled, In the Dark.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
MERCURY IN BREAD
 FOR SUB BASE
Discovery Made Through Analysis Of
 Samples From Supply.

County Detective William E. Jack son said Wednesday that he did not think that any arrests are likely to follow right away in connection with the poisoned bread which was supplied to the submarine base a week ago Monday. The analysis of the samples of bread taken from the supply deliv- cred on that date, shows beyond oues- tion that mercury in the form of a powder was placed in the bread prior to baking.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
SPOKE AT NORTH
 sToNiN5TcN GATHERING
James G. Hammcre; Addressed Wal
 Rally at the Wheeler School.

James G Hammond. secretary of the chamber of commerce of New London, with Mrs. Ham mond (Ciara Turner) was at the Wheeler school and academy at North Stoningtcn Tuesday evening, and both addressed an enthusiastic war rally. Tine attendance ~ras large although the night was very stormy. The ex- cellent Liberty chorus which is organ ized in North s5tonington sang patri-. otic songs, and the academy orchestra gave pleasing selections. Augmenting the musical programme were several mandolin selections by Prof. c. C. Hell mold of Willimantic. MT. Hammond spoke under ths auspices of the state council of defense with regard to the labor interests in the war and the need for pushing along shipbuilding, and Mrs. Hammond talked on Wo- mems Part in the War.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
In the City Court.

Judge H. H. Pettis occupied the bench at the session of the city court on Wednesday morning. Four men were fined s2 each for 'ntoxicatlon and in one case judgment was suspended. for 8 month. For violating the light driver, paid S1s.5o. An Occum man paid $7.50 on a similar charge. He told the court he left the oil lamps on his machine burning while he went into q house. When he came out the high wind had blown the lights out.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
WsMDHAM SHERIFF
 PUSHED INTO HARBoR
John H. Fitts Was Taking Desertee to
 Government Steamer.

Deputy Sheriff John H. Fits of WiRdham county, while taking Private Joseph Wilson, deserter from the army, to the government wharf in New London, about o'clock We'd nesday morning to have him put on one of the island boats. relaxed his vigilance somewhat when on the, wharf and Wilson, catching Fitts unawares, pushed the sheriff off the wharf into the icy water. The soldier then made a dash for liberty. but had not gone far when caught by another soldier.
 The sheriff was pulled out of the water and went back to police head quarters, where he was given the priv ilege of using the boiler room for the purpose of drying out his clothes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
OBITUARY.
Edmund H. Cromwell.

The death of Edmund H. Cromwell occurred in this city Wednesday fol- lowing an illness of two days dura- tion. Mir. Cromwell was native of Poquonnoc Bridge, having been born there 68 years ago, the son of Henry A. and Harriet Crandall Cromwell. He was painter by trade. He was a member of the Masons and of the Red Men.
 He leaves his mother and one sis ter, Mrs. Addison Avery, of Hamilton avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
TWENTIETH BIRTHDAY.
Celebrated "Wednesday by comfers
 Circle of the Kins's Daughters.

Comfort circle of the Kings Daugh. ters celebrated it's twentieth birthday Wednesday afternoon by 6 meeting with the leader, Mrs, Albert T. Utley, of Washington street.
 Twelve were in attendance and delightful afternoon was spent.
 It was voted to give from the theas. ury s5 towards the Margaret Bettome fund, and a like amount toward the Young Women's Christian association war work V
 After the formal meeting the circle had a delicious birthday supper, in which war bread and war cake fig- ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
THE USE OF FUEL FOR
 WINDOW GLASS cuRTAlLEp
Cut 50 Per Cent by Order of Fuel
 Administrator Garfield.

Washington, Feb. 2o-Use of fuel for the manufacture of ordinars win low glass was ordered curtailed yflfty per cent. tonight by Fuel Administra- tor Garfield.
 A fuel administration survey showed that production during the year prob ably would far outstrip the demand. The needs of the country were esti- mated at 5,000,eeo boxes. but produc- tion promised to be nearer 5000, 900.
 The reduction in output will mean a saving of half million tons Of coal, according to fuel administration ex- pertS.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
THE OVER THERE
 SEWING CIRCLE MEETS.
Pleasant Evening Spent at the Home of Mrs. Fred Fleming.

The Over There Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs. Fred Fleming on Monday evening and enjoye da very pleasant evening. A dainty luncheon was served by the hostess, after which several vocal selections were rendered, accompanied by Miss. Mary Brennan. The members are Mrs. Fred Fleming the Misses Yvonne Sabourin. Mary Riley, Katherine Riordan, Elizabeth Bowen, Mary Brennan, Loretta Reid and Dora Ethier. The members are planning on giving 8 patriotic social in Pulaski hall after Easter,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

The following boys will represent the local Y. M. c. A at the meeting of the Boys Conference which is to be held in New London this week:
 Arthur Ferguson, Warren Sharples, Benjamin Covey, William Wyman, Avery Stanton, Meryin Leffingwen, Benjamin Palmer, Philip Luther, Clof- ford Cat, Donald Terrill, Clinton Jones, Robert Johnson, Charles aTir- reIl, Francis Bidwell, Willard As bury and Ialssy Gallup
 Representing Jewett City will be Leslie Hyde, Richmond Gardner and Royal Babcock.
 From Baltic will be Reginal I. Rose, Willis Ridfeway. Arvid Anderson and Virgil Swanson.
 The boys wifi leave Friday after noon on the Est; train.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
Attended State Fairs Meetino,

The following local men were pres- ent at a meeting of the State Fairs association in Hartford on Tuesday: Gilbert S. Raymond, Albert J. Bailey, and James B. Palmer, Of the New London County Agricultural society, Charles P. Bushnell and W. O. Rogers of the local grange and others.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

American dimes and nickels are perfectly good in France. where the boys have no trouble at all in getting rid of them. A dime is worth half a franc and shopkeepers and the people AaaAnk -ax, tAak>
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

At meeting on Tuesday of the ftal- ian section of the Inter Allied Parlia = mentary Conference at which the French representative, M. Franklin Bouillon, was present, it was proposed to hold a general meeting in Rome towards the end of the month.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
FUNERALS.
Charles G Gustafewro.

1 AS 1HtlSEdd VI S9tz4IlGS O, 15 months Of age, who died Monday of his parents on High street Wednes- day afternoon at 5 o'clock, There were many beautiful flowers. Burial took place in St. Mary's ceTagtery.
 UndertalEers Cummings 6 Ring had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. Ellis Leonard.
 The funeral of Phobe Alice Wood ward, widow of Ellis Leonard was held Wednesday afternoon from the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Jes- se o. Crary. in Preston City, with a large number of friends attending. Rev. F. W. Tholen officiated at the services. Burial will be in the Elm the body will be taken by Undertakers Henry Allen and Son today.
 The deceased was born in North Stonington, the daughter of Appleton Woodward and Mary Williams Wood ward, and both were natives of this state. She was in her S6th year.
 In early life she married Ellis Leonard and for ten years they lived in Preston City, and then moved to Mystic, where Mir. Leonard died on December 3, 1878. About 10 years ago Mrs. Leonard moved to Preston City and resided with her grandniece Mrs. Jesse o. Crary. Except for de- fective hearing. Mrs. Leonard retained the possession of her faculties to re- markable degree. She was a Baptist in religious faith.
 Her nearest surviving relative is g sister, Mrs. Anna flakes. mother oi the wife of Charles W. Gale of Nor. wich, who is in her 9Sth year, an6 libes with a daughter in Pasadena Cal. There are number of nieces and nephews.
 Mrs. Emma Brown Putnam. The funeral of Mrs Emma Browr Putnam was held from the Ledyari Congregational church at o'clock or Wednesday afternoon with many rel atives and friends in attendance. Ther, were many beautiful floral forms. Rev IG. E. Goodenough officiated and the following members of the choir: Mrs William J. Allyn, Mrs. Enos Grel and Albert Knnouth sang Nearer, M! God to Thee, during the service The bearers were Frank, Clarence Everett and Philip Brown. Burial wa in the Brown cemetery where a com initial service was read by Rev. MT Goodenough.
 Undertaken Gager had charge of tn, | funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Tn cornmenoraeion of St. Nicholas special service was held on Wednes- day at the Russian church in Welbeck street. A number of Russian military officers were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Tenders aggregating 1,172, ,000 for the erection of country wheat silos and a terminal elevator at Sydney have been accepted by the New South Wales cab inet.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
DIED
OOLRURN-In Bridg

COLBUnN-In Brldgeport, Feb. IS,
 1918. Arthur H. Colburn. formerly of
 Norwich, aged 42 years. Services at Gager's funeral parlors, 70
 Franklin street. Thursday afternoon, . Feb. 21. at ? o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
PERSONALS


 Miss Agnes Sullivan of West Thames street is in New York for three weeks. Mrs. R. E. Cummings of Leonard Bridge was a recent visitor in Nor wioh. Miss Grace Hill of Mantle was the guest of friends in Norwich early in the week.
 David. Middle and Albert Larose of Norwich have been spending a few days in Hartford.
 Miss Louise Long has returned to Norwich after a few days stay with her mother, Mrs Elmer W. Russell at East Lyme.
 Hubert E. Austin of Albany, N. r. has returned to his home after spend. ing a few days with his mother Mrs Nathan D. Austin. of Yantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21


 grange were taken in by demit by Old Lyme grange Wednesday evening. Earl Morgan, Myra Morgan, Louis Bump, Benjamin Bump and Rose Rich mond. Others from there will join later.
 A three star service flag flying at James Ellis. 29 Franklin street. is for three employees, James Irwin Ellis at Brooklyn navy yard, Merrill I. Champ. lin, at Fort Wright, and Louis Chap delaine. Jr., of Putnam, who Is at Camp Devens.
 Each year the chamber of commerce offers a prize for the beet apples, grown in the county. At the recent state Pomological show in Hartford, this prize was taken by Frank s. Wheeler, of the Reservoir Road, Nor wich, who showed five plates of prime fruit.
 Mrs. Ellen Williams Sawyer, widow of Nathan Sawyer. a former Norwich resident, who died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nellie s. Utley in Brooklyn, was in her ninety. first year and was the daughter of the late Capt. William and Lucretia Dud- ley Williams.
 Reminders are being sent out that any person or firm paying an employe SS00 or over a. year must make re- turn of this fact to the income tax collector. There is a special blank form issued by the internal revenue office for these returns the form num- Der being 1bss.
 Peach growers throughout the state are fearing for the effect of the ex- tfen1e cold on the peach buds. At Kitemaug, Frank W. Browning be- lieves that considerable damage was done his 4,0e6 trees, while the mer- cury stood 10 degrees below zero for 50 long a period F. D. Fftznaurlce, formerly of Nor- wich, assistant general superintend = ent Of the New Haven railroad, who has been in charge of the temporary dispatching office in Danbury for six weeks, has concluded his duties and has gone to New Haven. From there he will return to Boston. Twenty three attended Wednesdays meeting of the Progressive Missionary Club, held with Mrs. J. P. Holloway, the president, Mrs. John E. Post, pre- siding. There were readings by Miss Doane and Miss Gardner and Mrs. John H. Ford read an interesting let ter from Miss June Barter. Frank B. King. who broke his left 1 leg by a fall on the ice at Waterford has left the home of Mrs. Kings par Tents on Laurel Hill and is at the home of his father and mother, MT. and Mrs. Frank J. King, on Court street. By the end of the week he will go to the hospital 10 have the cast removed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
VARIOUS MATTERS

Light vehicle lamps at s.5s o'clock this evening.
 Mud on the country roads Is deep enough to make up for the delayed January thsw.
 Fifty degrees in the shade was the noon temperature recorded in Nor wich Wednesday.
 Close tonight at p. n., in compIi- ance with the governors proclamation. Powers Bros. sea food. d.-adv,
 Local lodges are choosing delegates to the annual session of the Rebekah assembly. to be held in Winstea April IT.
 Wednesday shoppers were more nu- merous than for months past and 1fser- chants found the days business very satisfactory.
 A meeting of the Sunshine society is to be held this (Thursnay) after noon with Mrs. Thomas Church of Phlmertown.
 The Lenten services of St.. James, church. Poquetanuck, are to be held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Benjamin Lucas.
 Owing to the extremely low tides Of the last few days, quantities of ciams have been dug in the shore towns and sent to city markets. The next meeting of St. Agnes Guild of Christ church is to be held at the residence of Mrs. William H. Palmer. Elm Hill. Washington street. Not great deal of building is ex- pected this spring at Groton Long Point, but there appears to be a fair prospect that all the cottages will be 1 filled.
 The southwest winds of Monday night have brought back the ice into | the Race and the harbor of New Lon don has been filled with floating cakes.
 News received from Joseph Sherry son Of Mir. and Mrs. James J. Sherry of Union street, locates him on patro duty for Uncle Sam, on the U. s. S | Chester.
 | The Federation of Churches, whicf dissolved last Friday night, voted tx give the money in their treasury $23.61, to the Norwich Red Cross, fol free wool.
 | Groton rejoices in a carload of Si /, tons of anthracite coal that came to local company Monday. Half barg, of coal is also due to the same com. pany later.
 The zionists of New London hay, responded to the call of the provis ionaf executive committee for genera Zionist affairs of America and are u try to raise s1,5e8.
 ] At his farm on Mohegan Hill, 0. A l Gager, ,sr, of Norwich has a fine ficol ! of 9 Shropshire sheep and seven o eight lambs. The shepherd is Burril Fielding. of Mohegan.
 I At meeting of the Parent Teach ers club held at the Guild room Black Hall, Wednesday evening, on, Geldie, formerly of Yantic. l The customary Easter trips tt Washington of many schools and or 1 ganizations will not be taken this spring owing to the crowded -oendi ton of the national capital
 The first school in Norwich or vi Icinity to enroll in the Junior member ship of the Red Cross is the Norwicl Private Day school. q pupils, Mis- Margarete Suck and Miss Grace
 Trcw, principals.
 Mir. and Mrs. Nicholas Homan 6
 New York city have purchased tn Samuel A. Saults farm at the Hea
 of the River. north of the Oil Mi
 corners, at Waterford They have al
 ready arrived and will work the farm
 Jetty, the black horse, so long tn
 property of Frederick Bill, is dead 8
 the Bill property at Eastern Poin
 where 1t was born, s4 years ago Ii was for many years one of the Tastes
 and best known horses in that vicir
 ity.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY


 The Sewing Club met Monday after noon with Miss Pullen. .-.
 Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Hislep are visiting in New London.
 Mrs. Burrill A. Herrick has left to pass some time in the soutR
 Mrs. Weston C. Pullen was a recent guest of Miss Pauline Hoffman in Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank c. Brewer of Bingham, Mass, have been guests of Arthur H. Brewer. Mrs. J. P. Case has returned to Bristol after a brief visit with her sister, Mrs. John H. Powelson. MT. and Mrs. Louis ]. Richards, who have been visiting Mrs. Charles Rich- ards, have returned to their home in Orange, N. J. Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Richards entertained informally for her daughter-in- Jaw.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

The Lenten services of St. James church, Poquetanuck, are to be held Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Benjamin Lucas.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Mrs. Burrill A. Herrick has left to pass some time in the soutR
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Owing to the extremely low tides Of the last few days, quantities of ciams have been dug in the shore towns and sent to city markets.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

A meeting of the Sunshine society is to be held this (Thursnay) after noon with Mrs. Thomas Church of Palmertown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21
LOCAL DELEGATES
 TO BOYS CONFERENCE

Those Who Will Represent Norwich Y. M. C. A. at New London Gath ering.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

The Sewing Club met Monday after noon with Miss Pullen.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Five former members of East Lyme grange were taken in by demit by Old Lyme grange Wednesday evening: Earl Morgan, Myra Morgan, Louis Bump, Benjamin Bump and Rose Rich mond. Others from there will join later
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Wednesday shoppers were more nu- merous than for months past and nser- chants found the days business very satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Not great deal of building is ex- pected this spring at Groton Long Point, but there appears to be a fair prospect that all the cottages will be filled.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Dr. and Mrs. Gordon Hislep are visiting in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

The next meeting of St. Agnes Guild of Christ church is to be held at the residence of Mrs. William H. Palmer, Elm Hill. Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

The southwest winds of Monday night have brought back the ice into the Race and the harbor of New Lon- don has been filled with floating cakes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Close tonight at p. rn., in compli- anoe with the governors proclamation. Powers Bros, sea fcod.--adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

A three star service flag flying at James Ellis. 29 Franklin street. is for three employees, James Irwin Ellis, at Brooklyn navy yard, Merrill l. Champ lin, at Fort Wright, and Louis Chap Camp Devens.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Jetty, the black horse, so long the property of Frederick Bill, is dead at the Bill property at Eastern Point, where 1t was born, s4 years ago. He was for many years one of the fastest and best known horses in that vicin-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Local lodges are choosing delegates to the annual session of the Rebekah assembly. to be held in Winstea April IT. .sf
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

Fifty degrees in the shade was the noon temperature recorded in Nor wich Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-21

News received from Joseph Sherry, son Of Mir. and Mrs. James j. Sherry of Union street. locates him on patrol duty for Uncle Sam, on the U. s. S. Chester.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-07-27
Sending 100000
Monthly'1,2 900
Mark Is Passed
1Rv Associated Press. J

Washington, July 27.-With $4,000
troops sent last week. the number
of American soldiers transported
overseas during July is expected to
reach a record Of 100000, Secretary
Baker and General March, chief Of
star today told members Of the sem
ate military committee.
Withzthe shipment OF men last
week, the total number Of Ameri-
can troops embarking for France was
Secretary Baker told the senators
he did not believe the torpedoing Of
the liner Justicia would interfere
with the transporting Of American
troops. He said 753 Of the Haviland
airplanes have been completed in
this country and more than 400
shipped to France.
General Pershing, the secretary
said, had criticized some Of the
Haviland machines, suggesting
structural changes.
Five thousand heavy Browning
machine guns, the secretary said,
have been completed but have not
yet been sent to General Pershing.