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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
MAsoNs AND o. E. S.
Attend Special Evening Service at the
 Baptist Church.

At the Baptist church Sunday eve- ming, Mt. Vernon Lodge. No. 75, r. & A.,.~M.. r. l.. Kanahan. provisionary master and Faith Chapter, No 82, O. E. S., Mrs Lillian R. Crumb, worthy matron, attended in a body The sermon on ,FTeemas sorry. taken from the first verse of the 133d Psalm. was delivered. by Rey.IMyrOn D. Fuller pastor of the church.
 The Masons numbered 42: F. S. kanahan, W. T. Crumb. E. H. Hiscox, R. J. Guy. Ernest Potter, E. NJ. Gray B. R. Gardner, A. M. Brown, L. A. Thornton, J. P Gorman,' A. R. Young, WaJ. Robertson, JF., A. D. Tripp. G. H. lPriors Geo. Lindell, A. M. Clarke, A; B. Ladd. Jr.. John Kendall, F. A. Weeks, JT, E. E. Gilbert J. H. Tracy, W C. Harrison. Thomas McBroome, G. A. Haskell, C. J. Tucker, J. H. Lee, L. D. Howe. T. E. Lee,t ". O.. Soule, c. H. Ray, H. N. Wheelock. R. F. Cheney, E. B. Cheney, l.. G. Bucldng- ham, W. A. Richardson. F. H. P. Gle ment, Antoine Maynard, R. A. fWilbur, H. E. Paul, w: R. Burdick. H. O. Web ster. Guy Parmenter.
 List of Eastern Star. 2S: Mrs Lil- Han R. Crumb, Mrs. Annie Cheney, Mrs. Mary K. Cheney, Miss Annie Robertson, Miss Bella Robertson, Mrs. Mabel Williams, Mrs. Grace Wilbur, Mrs. Eva Bur6iek, Mrs. Edward Gray, Mrs. Ruth Hewlett Miss Dorothy Paul Miss Annie Guy. Mrs. Ellen Paul, Mrs. Jane Haskell Miss Mabel McBroome. Fifteen of the Masons present are also members of the Eas- tern tSar.s 5s~f ,n
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UNANIMOUS REORGANIZATION
Mayor Charles A. Gates Choice of the
 County Republican Caucus For Sheriff. .I

Mayor Charles A. Gates of this city was renomipated for, sheriff of Wind ham county at a county republican caucus at the Town hall Saturday af- ternoon He was the only man nomi- hated and the nomination was unani- nous. J t .-
 : Chairman Oliver A Hiscox. of Woodstock. called the caucus to order. F. L. Darbie of Killingly was chosen chairman and DeForrest Wells of Brooklyn clerk. The roll call showed the following. delegates present: ! Ashford-Henry R. woodward, Geo. O. Baleh. Herbert s. Brown. H. c. Barlow. 3= Brooklyn-Edwin Bennett, Defor- rest Wells.
 nterbdry-Herbert F. Williams, Levi Clark, Walter F. Davis. H. E.. Perrye la --l
 Chaplin-Charles S. Turner, Frank Wilson.
 Eastford-Welcome Davis, Charles D!I Tatem. s
 Hampton-John H. Pitts. George w. Fitts.
 Killirgly-E. L. Darbie Charles E. Aver, L. s. Barstow. H. S. Place. ZfJette. George R. Bliven, Benjamin R. .Briggsii 2. -'s.7 't',' ' i-' x Pomfret-Thomas O. Elliott, Andrew ?. Williams H. H. Davenport, George H. Hicks.
 Putnam-George F. Hoibrook. Hec-. tor Duvert. John F. Carpenter, John A. Dady. f sf F, 'tr'Hf
 Scotland--Charles F. Brenn, Clar- ence I5. Perry.
 sterling-James Thornley, George C. Spooner. p'''
 Thompson-WilIiam N. Bates, Chas. J. Johnson; Claus A. Hagstrom, E. H. Corttis. ~ t
 Windham-william A. King. George Woodstock-Oliver A. Hiscox. A. N Hammond l. J. Jeavitt Accompanied by shert speeches of tribute. Attorney William A King of this city nominated Mir. Gates. and John F. Carpenter of Putnam second cd the nomination The. secretary was | instructed to cast one ballot. George M. Graves of this city. John F. Carpenter of Putnam and Urgele I-afrance of Plainfield were appointed 1 q committee to escort the candidate to the hall. When he entered he was greeted by applause. He made a short speech, 1thanlking the delegates l for. the nomination and pledging his 1 best efforts should he be elected. He 1 then invited those present to dine at l the Hooker House with him. a. Oliver A. Hiseox of Thompson, Jo- seph B. StetsQp. of Brooklyn and Louis l S. Han of FWfhdham were elected a county committee for. the ensuing four | years.
 The resolutions committee. consist ling of William A. King. this city. F. i IT. Curtis. Thompson, and Thomas o.
 Elliot. Pomfret. then reported, .pledg- 1 ing loyal support to all agencies and l no1icies' of the government calculated 1 to further the success of America $
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Where to Register Friday-RocEviIle and Manchester Chapters Invited to Visit Eastern Star.

For Friday, thrift stamp registra- ton day, the local committee has de- 0ignated the following places for reg istration: Borough hall. Pinney school. StaffordVille school, West Stafford school, Birch school Orcuttville school, Crow Hill school. Leonard school and Rockwell Hill school.
 School Term Ends.
 All the public schools except the one in the Oreuttville district closed Friday. This school was closed a week in May On account of the illness ef the teacher. Miss Duggan. and the time has to be made up. St. Edward $ school also closed Friday; the grad uates were given their diplomas on Sunday evening in the church
 Garden thieves have been at work in the vicinity of West Main street and close watch is being kept on the gardens in that section.
 " Neighborinq Chapters Invited.
 Rockville and Manchester chapters, Order of Eastern Star, has been in vited to visit Baker chapter Wednes- day evening when there will be degree workings and a supper for guests.
 Joseph Fitzpatrick of the. U. s. S. New Jersey. who has been spending a few days in town. returned to his duties on the sea Friday.
 Patriotic Women.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the A. o. H. will begin work at the Red Cross rooms Wednesday evening.
 The Woman's Relief corps has voted to- assess each member twenty five cents a month for patriotic work as long as the war lasts,
 In addition to the school houses the
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 arms and those of her allies in the present world war the establish ment and Preservation of liberty and good government.
 The resolutions concluded:
 We are justly proud of the position which Connecticut has taken and maintained in all war activities and matters connected herewith and we especially commend the chief execu- tive of this state and all associated with him in atithority and activity, not only with respect to the problems Incident to the part taken by Con necticut and it's people in the war, but in the general conduct of the af- fair of the, statel 8ss
 We commend the efficient and faith full service rendered. as sheriff during the past term of office by Hon. Charles A. Gates the nominee of this convenr tioa. and confidently bespeak for him reelection by the people of the coun+ ty
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Brief Mention.

Beginning Tuesday morning, the young men who registered last June 5 will be Asents their questipnnaires 25 per cent. being sent out for four days.
 Lieutenant Arthur E. s. Casey of this citN who is an enlisted man in the U. $. Medical Reserve Corps, now stationed. at Bellevue hospital, New York, spent the week end at the home of his parents in this city.
 Lena; syfckersa was struck by an au- tomobile driven by William Bucko, on Saturday morning, near the corner of Main and Church streets She rel eeived a, few. bruises, and cuts. She was taken to the hospital as she has no relatives to care for her. " A change in the schedule of pas senger trains on the Central Vermont railroad went into effect Sunday Trains, leaving at z 7,05} and 10.05 a. m. and 4e5' Atj m. will leave at 7.15 and 11.25 a. m, and 4 D. m. respectively The boat train leaving here at S15 was unaffected
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PYTHiANs, MEMORIAL
Graves of Forty three Departed 5rothers Decorated - Address by Judge John N. Barnes.


 The annual Memorial Day exercises of Netchaag lodge. No. P. Knights of Pythias, were held Sunday afternoon at odd Fellows hall. The hall was decorated with American hags.i There was a large. attendance Of brothers and relatives. The exercises opened with the entrance of William Higgins, A. c. C., accompanied. by Hon., John H. Barnes of Norwich, the speaker of the day. and Rev. Walter F. Borchert, who offered prayer. They were seat ed on the dais at the west end of the hall ] The following programme was then carried out: Hymn, Shall We Meet assemblage: invocation, Rev. Walter F. Borchert; duet, O Morning Land, Brothers Cross and G., w. Williams i; roll call of deceased brothers. Broth CT Walter. R. King; addyess, gBrether William D. Higgins. A. c. C.; solo, He, Wipes the Tear From Every Eye, Brother E. F. Cross; oration, Brother John H. Barnesr ssolos Face to Face Brother George W. Williams; prayer, Brother John E.. Frickett, prelate; hymn, Nearer, My God. to Thee. con Eregationi aceoppanist, Bro ther' Kirk Marshal Thomas willet then took
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Senior Recention.

The senior reception of the Wind ham High school at the state armory Friday evening was. a brilliant sue cess. The dance is a yearly occurrence and as class tickets are given to all alumni it is virtually a school reun- ion. .
 The patrons and patronesses were Principal and Mrs. E. A. Case, Prof
 and K. ". Reynolds. Misses Wilkins, Burnham, LeMay and Partridge of the faculty and Earl James. class presi- dent. After the receiving, the Beeman- Hatch orchestra of, Hartford furnished music for a, number dance program. s The executive committee responsible for the reception being so great a .suc- cess was composed of Walter Reilly, chairman. Lois Chappell, Louise John son, Francis Stanley and John King. The class officers are: Earl James, president; Edith Barrows, vice presi- dent; Albert Pendleton, secretary, and May Grant, treasurer
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COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET
Rendered. Court stenographer L. w. ,t a Cogsweil by County Bar.

Friday evening in the private din- ing room at the Hooker House, complimentary banquet was rendered Leonard W. Cogswell, by the Wind lam County Bar. Association. a -,.
 Mir. .Cogswell has been the Court stenographer for the Windham Coun- ty court for 29 years and has been transferred to the Fairfield county court. one of the most important in the state. si
 The toastmaster of the evening was States Attorney Charles E. Sear1s. The others announced speakers were Judge Milton A., Shumway, Clerk Ed gar A. Warner and Attorney General George E. Hinman. All present were called on for remarks and Mir Cogs- well responded in very graceful speech se.tt-.
 The following were present: Charles E. Searls of Thompson, Edgar M. Warner, Howard C. Bradford, Charles L, Torrey and Mahlon H. Geissler of Putnam. Howard C. Bradford, Charles L. Torrey and MahIon H. Geissler of Putnam E. Frank Busbee. George E. Hinman, T. J. Kelley. Patrick J. Dan- nehey, A. J, Bowen, Samuel B. Har- vey, Frank H. ftoss, Charles A. Gates Of this city: Harry E. Back, William F. Woodward and Milton A.. Shumway of Killingly; Bradford w Danielson of Moosup. =-r
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JEWETI CITY
chiEdren's Day at Congregational
 Churel1-Masons and Eastern Star at Baptist ServiceAGradustion and
 Celebration of Feast Of St. John at Catholic Church.

Childref's Day was observed at theE Congfegati6n&l church Sunday morn- ing. The floral decorations. by Missi were most artistitally arransed. The audience was large. The first mum her, an attractive professional by the members of the Kindergarten depart ment. was followed by songs and rec
 itations, which were preceded by the
 mornings deVotions. There were
 songs by the school, God Is Love and
 Gather Flowers while we may; a reci-
 tation, Miss June's. Garden Party,
 Ethelle Parkhurst; song, Daisies, five
 girls, Ethelle Parkhurst, Gwendolyn
 Alling, Ruth 'Ballou, Rebecca Hewitt, Ellen Faust. recitation, Summer Is Here. Alice Hurst; song by school, Welcome to June Time; recitation,
 Tiny Things Christine Marshall; song, I'll Be a Sunbeam. kindergarten; rec itation, His Praise is in the Air, Re- i becca Hewitt: song by school, Some where the Sun is Ever Shining; reel tation by Benjamin Potter, David
 Hewitt and Roger Alling; recitation, 1 Elizabeth Hurst; duet The Bossy Sow ;Euen Faust. Ruth BaHou;i song by school. Happy Days: patriotic ex- ercise, Red Cross Workers, Irene Stewart. Bertha Heidelberg. Mabel 1 Kanahan; ; recitation Discomfort. Edith l Williams; collection; recitation, A l Birds Message, Charles Parkhurst: | song by school, Remember Now Thy
 Creator; recftationg Annie Heidelberg: | song, We Would Shine kindergarten; !;
 song by school, Suffer Little Children: song. The Greedy Rabbit, three boys,
 Benjamin Potter. David Hewitt Rog-
 CT filling; recitation, Some Doh'ts. by
 three girls. Rebecca Hewitt, Ellen
 Faust, Gwepdolyn Alling; recitation, !The1Bible, GwentIolyn Alling song by 1 school, Through All the Year; prayer
 and benediction.
 1 The four children of Mr and Mrs. l M. w. filling were baptized by the 1 pastor, Rev. Albert Donneu. They
 were Gwendolyn, Eleanor, Roger The l odlore, karlene Ola and Eleanor May l filling. By the provision Of the will | of the late Hezekiah L. Reade the fol-
 lowing seven children of the school 1 over seven years of age were present 1 ed Bibles by the pastor. David c. l Hewitt. Christine Marshall, Earl H. Robinson, Ethelle Parkhurst, Edith C. i Williams, Gwendolyn E.. filling and 1 Roger, F. filling.
 Earl S. Hiscox, U. s. N. R. F. was received into the membership of the i church. he, receiving holy communion
 together with the pastor, Deacon John l C.. Hawkins. and his father and moth
 CT. The, young man is. the first in town to be taken into the member ship of a church while in active ser | vice and wearing the uniform of the
 United States navy. The programme was perfected by
 Mrs. E. A. Faust and Mrs. D. Bal ] lou. Mrs. Ballou and Mrs. E. H. His
 COX were the acconpanfsts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
WAR RALLY.
Town Hall Audience Addressed D, pr. Valeria Parker and George B
 Chandler. Z u. .s aa ca

A fair sized audience at town hall Friday evening attended the war rally in the interest of the war savings stamp drive this week gzaH
 |. The speakers were Dr. Valeria Par ker. who pointed out that the govern Bment would receive steady stream of pennies were the stamps bought by the people. This stream of pennies would help the stream of soldiers who are embarking for foreign shores, and soon they will give a steady stream of blood, that all nations may realize the principle which forced America into the war, democracy s5 .,&.,.ri.1 5,. George B. Chandler, chairman of the publicity committee, of the state coun- cil of defense, made, an eloquent plea for. to the people to purchase the stamps to back up the boys in the impression on, the audience. -1
 Ex- Mayor Daniel P. Dunn was chairman of the meeting The Liberty
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
THREE DWoEcEs eRANrEp
At Short Calendar Session of Super.
 tor Court.

? Three uncontesteds divorces were
 granted in the short calendar session
 of the Windham county superior court William M, Maltzie presided. About Six cases were arosed from the dock
 ct and a few; judgments. were. entered
 by the court 5, The divorces granted were: Freel mont c. Smith from Ruth Cooley Smith, fraudulent contract of r1ar4 riage; Sadie Darling from William Darling, intolerable cruelty, and Rose Anna Morse from Walter Alden Morse, iRtoSication.s An anlendn1ent was .en tered in the uneontested divorce of Mabel U. Anderson vs. George K. An ,derson. Court adjourned until July 9.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
Home from West Indies.

Frank E. Hart. who has been teach ing in a high school on one of the islands of thes West Indies, arrived at his home in this city Saturday for. vacation of about one month. Mr. Hart is; a member of last years grad uating class from the Willimantic Nor nal school and has taught school one year. While teaching on the island he has learned the Spanish language and talks it very f1uently. He is 3 former Willimantic cores pondent of The Norwich Bulletin.
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the Baptist. High mass was cele- lhrated with the assistance of the two councils, St. John the Baptist, and Joan of Arc. The sermon was deliV- cred by Rev. Fr. Anthelme A. A. of the Assumption college, Worcester, Mass. He spoke, most eloquently, calling attention in particular to the loyalty and faithfuness Of the French people to the traditions and customs of the mother country. A very large congregation filled the auditorium.
 At 3 o'clock there were open meet ings of the French societies with mu- the town building.
 On Sunday Leave.
 There were fifteen soldiers and sail CTS at home for Sunday leave, sev- eral from the Submarine Base at New Lcndon and from Camp Devens. Three of the young naval men. deserve especial notice for their experiences. Wilfred LeClaire has just returned from his fifth trip over seas, having crossed the Atlantic ten times: Jo- seph H. Mccarthy, IT,, has made four trips, eight twice across. Both are seamen on the U. S. $. Mabawaska. Earl $. Hiscox of the Naval Radio School at Newport is fresh from a five days experience on the South. Shoals lightship, stationed in the Atlantic ocean. out of sight of land. off Nan tucket.
 War Savings Rally.
 A war savings rally is to be held in Finns Opera House Tuesday eve ning. The speakers are Mrs. Will liam A Norton and E. T. Burke of Norwich, Arthur M. Brown will act as chairman of the rally. The Liberty Chorus will sing under the direction Of Rev. M. D. Fuller.
 Brevities.
 The Liberty Chorus will meet in the hose house parlor this evening foI a rehearsal.
 Twenty five, or more persons went out from Jewett City to Newent Sun day afternoon to witness the dedica- ltion of the honor roll.
 i The Pachaug Ladies Aid society served very successful strawberry supper Friday evening. $17 being the result
 Louis CouIet, Mir. and Mrs. An drew Casavant and son Andrew ot Spencer, spent Sunday at the Casa ] want home, making the rtip by auto mobile. Miss Edwardina Boucher having spent the week in Spencer made the trip with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
WiIIimantic Camp Ground Accident,

Mrs. Oscar Barrows was seriously injured Saturday forenoon when she fell on the rocker of an overturned chair. The accident occurred on the veranda of her cottage at the grove and she tripped on the carpet Dr. White was called in and found that one rib was fractured and there may be internal injuries.
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ST. MARVs GRADUATION
Large Class Sent Out From Parish
 School.

At St. Mary's church Sunday at the 1O.30 mass the fifth and largest class since it's beginning were graduated from St. Mary's school The sermon was by Rev. J. J. McCabe who spoke along the line of the value. blessings and advantages of Christian educa- ton.
 The class members were: Estelle Mary Imelda Jodoin, yaledictorian, Lea Nary Cecilia Bachand, Yvonne Catherine Imelda Hourigan, Catherine Veronica Mccarthy, Claire Frances Catherine Sullivan, Thomas Earl Brennan, Edward Furey Blake Rosa lie CeceliaF Imelda Grenier, Emile Wilfred Roy. nc. --,-
 An act of consecration was read by the valedictorian.
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Saturday Evenings Arrests.

Four arrests were made Saturday evening. Charles Hurling. is charged with assault. John Zayer was drunk in the Lower Village and when Off, Ger Mclean started him towards the a5ion he tried to stop him. He is charged with being drunk and resist ling an officer. Andrew Czerkowsky and John Rover were drunk Saturday evening and got into. an argument They were arrested on charges of drunkenness, and breach of the peace.
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Blind Woman Travelling to Westmin- . s%er

Ablind woman at the local station
 Saturday noon was the center of in- terest when it was impossible to learn who she was or where she wanted to go. She could not, speak English very well and no one seemed able to speak Ter language. It was finally found through her baggage check that she started from the Hartford home for the blind and was going to Westmin- Ster sr
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-24
PLAINFIELD
Glass Photograph to Be Given High SchooI-Three Troop Trains Pass Through.
Class Photograph Taken.

Miss Loretta Polisher was busi- ness caller in Norwich Saturday,.
 Class Photograph Taken.
 The seniors of Plainfield High school went to Providence Saturday and had a class picture taken. A large one will be hung in the main room of the school The class roll is Harold Burke, Lawrence Burby, Helen and George Phillips; Irene Nightingale, Beatrice Lafrance. Everett Walker, Harry Potter, Richard>D >Daggett, Helen Gallup. Edward Peltier, Gladys Wilbur, Roger Brown, Roger Salisbury. Leo Grenier,7 Arthur Matlieu, Rose Bous- quette, Florence Christian. Lucius Ex- ley. and Alfred Pratt.
 Stanley Sullivan was a business call CT in Norwich Saturday.
 Mrs. P Burke is recovering after several days illness. a
 Lewis Earlneck of New London is spending the week end with Paul Con- neaya on Main street.
 Troop Trains Go Through.
 Saturday night three troops trains went through Plainfeld Many of the boys threw off their addresses to the people or the platform. A large num- Der of the local people came enmedi- ately to the station when, they heard about the trains, to see if any of. their friends were on board. Many post cards were dropped. off to be mailed, many without stamps, which the peo- Die gladly supplied, and mailing the cards as quickly as possible. A Few of the boys were recognized by some of the young men of the village.
 Game Not Played. A number of local people motored to Jewett City to. see the ball game but were sadly disappointed because the game was postponed on account of rain.
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Has Led Amputated.

Arthur P. Dorman is at St. Josephs hospital, where one leg was amputated above the knee at the. hospital Satur- day morning by Dr. $. B. Overlook of Putnam, assisted by Drs. Simonds and Parker of this city. The amputation was made necessary by the develop ment of gangrene ir the foot of the affected leg. MT. Dorman is the owner of the Gem theatre in this city.
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HARD WORK FOR WOMEN

It is a question if women doing mems work deserve partic ulaE sympathy, for it is doubtful if there is any work that is harder than everyday houSewerk.i Overwork tells ofili the kidneys. >and when the kidneys are affected one looks and feels older than the actual. years. Mrs. A. c. Wells, R, R. D. Rocky Mount N. C.. writes: T cannot praise Foley Kidney Pills enough for the won derful benefit 1have derived from their use faF a ;shpEt while.f The Lee x
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Dresser Tenders Return to Work.

! The ninety dresser tenders, who struck at the local plant of the Amer
 an Thread. company for more wages last Wednesday, were. persuaded by federal agents to return to their work rat a meeting Saturday. The men are receiving $2S.5O a week, and struck
 for an increase of 5 per cent. There are no ,afilfations.' The federal agents talked to the men Saturday afternoon
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Wart Episcopal Rector to Remain.

The. people of St. Paurs parish of this city have petitioned their rector, Rev. Walter F. Borchert, not to enter war work. MT. Borchert desires to, here. Bishop Acheson said that he is to remain in the local parish and if the war lasts a year longer. he will then be permitted to go.
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Cases rodav.

Allen Guild, charged with man. slaughter, s-as result of the accident at the Horseshoe bridge, when an auto which he was driving ran over and killed little Polish boy, will appear before the police court this (Monday) morning His case was continued to. await the coroner's verdict There are seven cases on the docket for today
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In Hartford Contingent.

Maurice wallens sef Hartford. a Willimantic boy, will leave this city Monday iii a contingent of drafted men for Camp Meade. Va. He spent Sunday with his parents in this city and gave a vocal solo in the Congre- eatienal church at the morning ser vice. He is the son of Mir. ana Mrs Kirk Wallen and has made quite name as a vocal .soleist,
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Cases Continued.

In the Saturday police court. the three cases were continued until Mon day morning. those of Joseph Astman and Joseph Hochberg, charged with selling bob veal and Warren Worth, a public service car driver charged with not having the proper licenses.
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Benefit Movies,

{ Large audiences witnessed the two
 moving picture performances given
 at boomer Opera house, Sunday even ing for the benefit of the Willimantic War Bureau.