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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
STATE FUEL ADMINISTRATION
 TO CONTINUE DUTIES

Reports published Sunday 10 the eff feet that the wor4. oe the state fuel adnlinistra tion was at an end were denied at Hartford Monday by Thon- as " Russell, fuel administrator for Connecticut.
 Tt is true" said Mir. Russell. that the work of the conservation depart nent and the administrative engineer is at an end because the desired re- suits have been accomplished, but the activities of the distribution end of the fuel administration, s0 far as concerns anthracite coal for domestic and other Uses will continue until .furtter notice.
 Tt is the desire of the fuel admin istration in Washington to terminate it's activities Il any particular he as rapidly as possible and as rapdly as it is clear tat the activities in that he can safely be terminated. Whit the situation as regards domestic sup ply is greatly improved, duo to forti- ! nate weather conditions, and while hope that within g very short time il may be possible to entirely discontinue i supervision of the retail coal business kit does not seem that that time has vet arrived"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
N, F. A. NOTES.


 The Academy reopened Monday af- ter short Christmas recess. EdwarI G. Mckay. who left the faculty to en- ter the national army in October, 19t7, has returned and is teaching lnatEe- matics and other subjects He went from the Academy to Camp Dcvens, where he was commissioned sAc0nd lieutenant at the second officers train ing camp. He was stationed at Camp Custer Battle Creek, Mich, when dis charged few weeks ago.
 This year there are to be only two terms at the Academy and the exam nations instead of being held three times year. as formerly will he, i,e:d about the middle of January far the first term and the final examina. liens will be held in June.
 There was q meeting of the upper middle pin committee Monday aesrr- noon. William Ringiand is chairman of the committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
Abinsson Boy Writes Hnm..

Arthur l.. c1apn of Arlington, who is with the 56th Artillery in France, writes his mother as follows, under date of Nov, 24:
 Meant to write you long ago but we have been knocking around the coun- try so long and it is So nard to get anything to write on that couldn't Got two or three letters, from home about a week ago and you must have received mine about the same time.
 We are on the border now, were on the Mouse -Argonne front during the last drive and are now preparing to go back in the s, 0. s. We are al. fed up on Fumors concerning our re- turn to the states and most of us are hoping to get back soon after the first of the year. We are in the First Ar my and that will probably go home first Its pretty cold here at present but the weather is bright and snappy so we are all feeling good.
 Received a letter from Fred Wat son q few weeks ago and have just answered it. Haven't written to many of the boys. because when I was lucky enough to get an envelope it was time to write home. Henry Rich was uE en the lines near Us somewhere but didn't meet him. Well, am glad this | lEl4tl<5 --IS ONEIs. Il. we Ilczd !; through the winter I guess we would have been pretty well frozen up, it. I bad enough in warm weather. 1 suppose the boys at the camps art beginning to come home now and VI ought to follow soon Our regimen did some good work at the front s' we ought to be among the first to re turn. At one time I had several sou venirs I intended to take back but il the unnatural course of war I los about everything I had except my If and think myself lucky to get ava with that. When i've first came i the town, after the armistice wa signed, the Dutchmen were only abou half a mile away The people her have been under them for four year and show it, The Germans carrie away akont everything Of value, in cluding most of the grub. The FFenc
 women now do our washing and sew iIlg and at very reasonable prices an
 earn quite little that way and at tn same time help us a great deal.
 Haven't received that Christina package yet but when I do it won
 have a chance. We'll, I'm getting [
 the end of the paper so will clos
 wishing you 9 happy birthday and
 merry Christmas.
 Your loving son,
 PVT. ARTHUR L. CLAPP,
 Battery B. 58th Art. e. A. O. A. I
 F., France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
VICTORY PRICES FOR B. OUR RETURNING a SOLDIERS AND SAILORS

We have some great bargains here as a welcome to the homecoming fighters, and it's a royal welcome as far as clothes go; because the prices are extremely low for such quality and styles.
 The men at home who want good, stylish, al-wool clothes are in on this, too; they've been fighters behind the lines and they're entitled to these special Victory prices too. 7
 It's an opportunity for all of
 you to save money.
 Mems and Boys Suits and Overcoats at reduced prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31

relationship that has existed between the secretary and the several boards of directors was largely instrumental in making possible the great progress that has marked the course of the IS. sociation during the past two years.
 In responding. MT. Branche very feelingly referred to the great pleas ure which he had enjoyed in the work of the Chamber of Commerce and the pleasant relationship in which she had served with the governing bodies of the parent orgapizati ton and it's vafi- eus auxiliary bureaus, and stated that while he regrstted very keeHly 10 sever the connections, he felt it was his duty to accept the opportunity for service in the larger field of activity which the position which he is 70 oc cupy will give him.
 Mir. Branche has been appointed deputy director of the Americaniza tion Bureau of the State Council oi Defense in Hartford and will leave to take up his new duties on Jan. 9.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
HEARTS OF THE WORLD
 AT AUDITORIUM THEATRE

Never before have the Leopfe of Norwich witnessed such a tremendous success as D. w. GrifIith's stppendous triumph, Hearts of the World, the sweetest story ever told, such as was presented at the Auditorium theatre yesterday afternoon and evening. Two thousand mothers. sisters and brothers, wept, laughed and in hys- teries, sat throughout the two hours ot pleasure suot as they never enjoy Cd before. Ask them what they saw, heard and will never forget
 The scenes are taken on the French battlefelds while soldiers. cannon and horses were in action, showing trench life. the great retreat, and with the greatest war story ever written.
 With an augmented orchestra and a carload of effects this is the greatest attraction that has visited cur city fer years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
PAPERS IN THREE CIVIL CASES FILL En

Papers in he following casts have been filed at the office of the clerk of the superior court. George W. Car roll has brought suit against Charles H. Roy and others for the foreclosure of mortgage on property in the town of. Montville. The, Norwich Savings Society has brought suit against Daniel P. Me Neil, administrator of the estate af Sahatis Shea to foreclose a tnortga ge On property on Laurel Hill avenue.
 Stelius Costandi has brought suit against Thomas Costaudi for $500 on common counts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
SANTA CLAUS VISITS PRIMARY
 DEPT. OF TRINITY SCHOOL

The primary department of Trinity Methodist church on Monday after oon from until 6 o'clock held their an- nual Christmas entertainment in the church parlors. The little people en- joyed themselves with games and sing ing until the arrival of Santa Claus, who gave the girls dolls and to the boys he gave games, and the nnre- scented each one present a st1eking Of candy. Elwood Fowler was .Sanra Claus The members of the cradle roll were alos presented with gifts. There was prettily decorated Christi mas tree which occupied the psaee of honor. Mrs. J. c. Morgan had charge of the Christmas tree and Mrs. Costello Lippitt and Mrs. E. M. Newbury are the teachers of the primary depart ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
BODY OF CORPORAL sOGUE
 TO REMAIN IN FRANCE

The body Of Corporal Irving Bogue
 CoHpany c, 1o2nd Infantry, who died October 26. 1918. of wounds received in the fighting in the Argorne Forest will not be brought home according to a decision made by his farher. William F. Bogue of this eity. He received word from the chief of the grave registra- tion service of the A. E. F., saying that Corporal Boeue had been buried in the French cemetery, Verdun, Glorieux, Mouse. The letter states that the cemetery will be well cared for and in no danger of suffering from neglect.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
LOCAL BOYS APPEAR IN
 TRINITY S. A. T. c. PICTURES

In the Hartford Courant for Sunday there were number of cuts of the Students Army Training corps unit at Trinity college in Hartford. In- cluded in the picture of the officers was Lieut.. James L. Lucey, formerly principal of the West Town street school, who was. personnel officer, and Austin A. King and Robert D. Byrnes, who were in the unit. Harold T. Stat tery, formerly of this city, now of Bridgeport, was also in the pictures.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Edith A. Fellows returns to Washington this wsek after a holiday visit at her nome.
 MT. and Mrs. Owen S. Smith left Monday to spend several months at their winter home in Rustic. Florida.
 Miss Caroline T. Gilman who left some time ago to spend the winter in New Haven. IS the guest of relatives in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
Insane Man Blocked Road.

Constable Nolan was called bp some reseidents of Preston Monday morn ing when they tEcame frightened at a man who was blocking up che roadway with stones and timber and anneunc- ing that he was going to stab a eer- tain Preston man. He was found to be Charles Fill, formerly of Preston, but now Of New Haven aud was con- mitted to the State Insane Hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
STOCK VALUATION OF
 EASTERN CONN. BANKS

Tax Commissioner William H. Cor bin has issued a statement of the values for the purpose of taxation as of Oct. l, 1918, of the shares of the capital stock of banks, fixed by the state board of equalization in accord anee with sections 1281 and 1904 of the general statutes, revision of 1918. The only change of the valuation of shares of local banks is an advance of $1 per share Of the 1917 valuation for the Uncas National bank
 Eastern Connecticut banks are:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
FUNERALS
Mrs. Leroy Amos Swan.

The funeral of Edna Margaret Tro- land, wife of the late Lieut.. Leroy A. Swan, was held Monday afternoon from the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Grant Troland at 94 Wash ington street. The house Was filed with relatives and friends and there were many beautiful pieces of flow CTS. Rev. Richard R. Graham, rector of Christ Episcopal church officiated. The bearers were Grant and Merton Swan, Frederick S. Crowen, Edward W. Jewett, and Ronald M. KimbalL Burial was in the family lot in Maplewood cemetery. where Rev. Mir. Graham read a coTnmittal service at Allen were in charge of the funeral arFangeme ents.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
Rev. A. F. Purkiss to Have Assistant.

The church committee Of the Cea- tral Baptist church has authorized the hiring of an assistant for the pastor who will help in the social as well as the religious side of the church life. No one has been secured Vet although two or three names have already been mentioned. MT. Purkiss may secure some army chaplin while on his south ern trip who can be persuaded to take the position and if so it seems likely that this way would introduce a new and energetic man into the church,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
West Main Street eridae Afiee,

The fire department was called ont early Monday evening for a slight hlaze in the pianking of the bridge ober the railroad tracks near the Chelsea Boat club. The Main street and West Side stations responded ard soon put out the fire which was. caused by sparks from a locomotive. There was slight damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
VIII -four southern can,ne.

Rev. A. F. Purkiss of the Central Baptist church will leave Jan. ' for a months tour of the southern eanton- EiEnts where he will address the men about to return to civil life under the auspices of the '. M. [. 4. Dr. Mar shall of Connecticut College has been secured to fill the vacancy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
To Celebrate 1o4sh Anniversarx.

The Preston City Baptist church will hold it's 1O4th anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. l, 1919. Reports of all the departments will be presented and officers for the ensuing year will be elected. This is one of the old historic churches of eastern Connecti- cut
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
Arrested For RootIenninu

John Chappell of Worcester was arrested Monday evening ty Officer Daniel O'Neil charged with bootleg ging, It is claimed that he was seen giving liquor to man in uniform on Ferry street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
Presented Rasket of Eruit.

Felix Callahan, who is confined to his home on account of illness, re- gently received handsomely decoraI- ed basket of frat from St. Mary's T
 A. and B. society as a token of the esteem in which the society holds him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31

The tall tower Of church in Switz- erland has been equipped to receive time signals sent out by Eiffcl Tower in Paris by wireless.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31

Careful copies are kept of all letters written by King George in person, and these are preserved in the archives at Windsor
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
Made Out Questionnaire on Mona,v

maoe ous 0uesSionnaIre on Monday
 On Monday one local lawyer made out questionnaire for Norwich reg- istrant. This is probably the last one to be made out in Norwich as the work of the draft board is nearly at an end.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
Mrs. Cora RI. Vincent.

The funeral of Mrs. Cora M. Vim cent, who died suddenly last Wednes- day of heart disease, was held Sun- day forenoon from the home of Will liam T. Prince in Hope Valley, R. I. Rev. Brewer G. Boardman oficiated. Ray l.. Barber. Herbert c. Johnson, Miss Elizabeth Barber and Mrs. John T. Reynolds sang two selections. The body was brought to Yantic cemetery, Norwich, for burial. The bearers W ere Walter D. Barber, John M. Baraer, Charles H. Brown, Fred Smith, Will liam T. Prince and Otis E. Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
FORACCO HABIT s''sss: ;s ss,., :. ,ssss?' ea5s'.

nervoasues foul breath heart disease Regain manly yisor cain nerves clear eyes snd superior strength teestias osaeso Bssk Worth its weight in gold Mailed 9fe s. ]. WOODS, Tc-556, Staten E. Hax York \. |.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31

We advertise exactly
 as it is
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-31
Mrs. Benjamin Lucas.


 The funeral of Sarah Jane, widow of Benjamin Lucas was held Monday afternoon at three o'clock from her late home in Poeuetanuck. Rev. J. Eldred Brown of Norwich conducted the services. There was la-ge at tendance of relatives and friends and there were many beautiful fiowerf,. During the service Miss, Eva Rist and Mrs. Fred Miller sang Lead Kindly Light and Peace, Perfect Peace. Tic bearers were Oliver Church. Jal4n Taylor, Jr., Frank W. Brewster, Geo. Mansfield and A. Fuller. Burial was in Poquetanuck cemetery where Rev. MT. Brown read a eompittal service at the grave Church & Allen had chargeAof the funeral arrangements
 Mrs. Daniel Sullivan.
 The funeral of Margaret Devine wife of Daniel Sullivan, was held from her late home in Uncasville Monday morning with large at- tendance of relatives and friends. Rev John F. X, Quinn was the celebrant of a requiem mass at St. Johns church. The bearers we're John Riley and Dennis Devine of Norwich, Pat rick Murphy and Dennis Michael and Patrick Devine or New London. Bur ial was in St Patrick's cemetery 1T Montville. Undertaken Hourigan was in charge of the funeral arrange ments.
 israel Hyman.
 The funeral of Israel Lyman tool | place at F o'clock Monday, at hi' | residence at SS Mechanic street, Nor 1 wich. Burial was in the cemetery O the Independent. Norwich Lodge a Greeneville. The bearers were S Wiener, H. Rogobip, T., Hankin. Ahral ham Abelman, G. GrobesAy and | i Morkoff S\
 Mir. Hyman leaves his wife, Kati Lyman and eight children Abraham | R., Reuben A., who is in the aviation corps in Frauce, Nathan D., William who is in the United States navy, Da vid A., Anna R.. Sarah. ard Esthe Lyman, all of Norwich, He leave four brothers and six sisters.
 Mir. Hyman has been 9 resident c Norwich for thirty-fve years. H was born in Russia. He conducte a wholesale fruit and produce bushes at 28 Market street for several year. He was acharter member of lndepend ent Norwich Lodge, No. a09. l. O. B and always took a deep interest in a
 Jewish charitable institutions.
 He died in New York from stomac
 troubles. Saturday, after undergoin
 surgical operation ten days az
 His death Is keenly felt iby a larg
 corcle of friends here. He was kind, loving husband and father. Relatives and friends attended tt
 funeral Monday.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
Certificate OF
NOMINATIONS
SPECIAL PRIMARY
United States Senator

For Assembly District of Vernon County.
To the County Clerk:
The following are the candidates for nomi-
nation 60 be voted Toy at the Special Primary
Tor United States senator. to be held in the
State % Wisconsin c1 the THIRD Tuesday of
March, A. D. 1918, being the nineteenth day
Of said month, fer whom nomination papers
have been filed in the office of Secretary Of
State required 10y law. Said names hav-
ing been arranged and certified according to
Sections SOS and 5.25 Of the Statutes.
DEMOCRAT
DEMOCRAT
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
JOSEPH E. Dawes. 30. AZ North Livings-
Charles Mccarthy. IIo9 University Ave.
Madison
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
REPUBLICAN,
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Irvine L. Lenroot 74i West Seventh St..
Francis E. McGoyern, 500 jefferson ST..
Milw aukee.
James Thompson sos Cas- St. Lacrosse.
SOCIALIST
UNITED STATES SENATOR.
Victor l.. Berger. $50 First St, Milwaukee.
STATEOF sCONSIN-DEPA RTMENT OF
STATES.
l, Merlin Hull Secretary Of State of the
State Of Wisconsin. do hereby certify that the
foregoing is a true and correct list containing
the name ard post Office address of each per-
whom nomination papers have been filed in
my Office. and entitled TO be voted for in said
district at such primary. together with des-
ignatlon OF the Office for which he Is a candi-
date and the order in which the names Of the
candidates shall appear upon the official bal
lot.
unto set my hand and affixed my official seal.
Done at the Capitol. in the City OF Madison.
this first day of March a, y. l9ls.
MER LIN II u l. L.
Score ary If
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
HAMBURG

CHASEBURG. March 1.-The absent
from school this week on account Of illness
are Gladys Schicht, Leonard Grosskopf, Gerte
Hazel, Edna, Clarence, and Mamie Lehser.
Mamie Lenser is still at the Lutheran hospital
at Lacrosse. The school gave her a post
card shower on Wednesday. On Tuesday al
ternoon and evening the Red Cross served
lunch in their rooms north of the bank.
Misses Florence and Irene Ender returned
Tuesday morning from a visit with friends
at Onalaska. Mr.. John Niedercorn in
Chaseburg Monday buying stock. Mrs. John
Helwig and daughter Edna were at Lacrosse
Monday. George Hosmer spent the weekend
at his home in Lacrosse. His son Orville IS
soon going to leave for Panama. L. Oehler
and Albert Wroble attended the funeral of
f. Rick at Stoddard, Wednesday. Several
of the small children walked to Coon Valley
and back Sunday. They are follows: Lois,
Fay, and Waldo Boufieur, David, Rhea and
Edward Stevngson Mrs. VIM. Denser re-
turned from Lacrosse Wednesday afternoon.
Others returning from Lacrosse Wednesday
were Mrs VIM. Sieger. A. j. Grosskopf and
c. Brudlos Philip Bouffieur went to Lacrosse
Sunday, returning Tuesday. Elsie Helwig,
Alvin Schaldach and Paul diversion, who are
attending the w. b. u. at Lacrosse, spent the
weekend at their respective homes. .kath-
ryn Spika spent Sunday at her home in
Chaseburg T.. Last Friday being Washing
toms birthday there was no school. DIR. Call
ahan was called to see Leonard Grosskopf on
Sunday Mrs. Bert Powell and son went TO
Lacrosse Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
JEFFERSON

NOTTINGHAM RIDGE. March I've en-
JOY TS2,i1as TIE nes.s rom ths schools -
week. Although the weather has been cold
the roads bad there has been a regular at
tendance at school. We had a valentine box
at school February 18th and many nice
valentines wee distributed. -. We sold many
Red Cross Christmas seals shis year, and we
awaiting cur badges. Miss Edna Ever
son leaves for StPaul this week to take med
ieal treatment Her mother. Mrs. Jonah Ever
son. viii accompany her. Roo johnson from
Bristow has been saving WOOD for The farm
ers on this ridge. Miss Stella Berg came
from her teaching duties Westby 10
spend Friday and Saturday at home. The
ladies on Nottingham ridge met at Mr.. Mar
tin Calls one day last week 10 surprise Mrs.
Julius Thompson. They brought welt filed
baskets and all report very good time
Mrs. Thompson and children came from their
North Dakota home to visit parents and
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Call.
covering from an attack Of pneumonia. They
will leave for North Dakota as ss the
weather permits. Maurice Call intends To 80
with them. Miss Aliue Skrede is at home
for a weeks vacation from her work at Ii
Crosse -. Miss IGa jackson came from Racine
for g visit at home. . Mrs. Bob Skrede re-
turned from the Lacrosse Lutheran hospital.
where she submitted to an operation. She is
still very poorly. Edward Anderson goes
to Lacrosse thus week to enlist in Uncle Sam 5
army. The surprise and dance at Roy Cades
was well attended and a fine time enjoyed by
all Allen Fredrickson received an interest
is with the soldiers in New Jersey. Mrs. Ed
ward Peterson and Mrs. Rose visited at Louis
Hollands Sunday.
THE SCHOOL
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
Notice
Order By the Governor for a Special
Senatorial Election

WHEREAS. 8 vacancy exists in the Office
of senator in the Congress Of the United
States from the State of Wisconsin, occasion
ed by the death Of Honorable Paul O. Husting
on the twenty-irst day of October, A. D.
1917. whose term Of office would have expir-
Cd on the fourth day Of March A. D. 1921.
NOW THEREFORE. l Emanuel l.. Phil
imp, as Governor of the State of Wisconsin,
by virtue OF authority in me vested and OF the
statute in such case provided. do hereby order
that n special election be held throughout the
State Of Wisconsin Tuesday. the second
day Of April, A. d. 1918, to IN the vacancy
in the office Of Senator in the Congress of the
United States from the State of Wisconsin,
oceasioned by the death of Honorable Paul O.
Husting. whose term Of Office would have eN-
pired the fourth day Of March A. d. 1921,
said election 70 be conducted the votes can
vassed. and the returns made according 10
law.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, have here
unto set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the State of Wisconsin Go be affixed. Done
at the Capitol. in the City Of Madison, this
tvscnty-second day of February A. D. 1918.
EMANUEL L. Philip, Governor.
By the Governor;
Rim HULL
rfary of aft
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1918-03-06
A JUDICIAL ELECTION
STATE OF WISCONSIN. DEPARTMENT

STATE OF WISCONSIN, DEPARTMENT
OF STATES.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that at an
election to be held in the various election pre-
cincts in the several cities, towns. and villages
Of the State Of Wisconsin the first Tues
day of April, A. d. 1918, being the second
day Of such month, the following officers are
TO be elected;
A JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT
TO succeed Marvin g. Rosenberg. for the res
idue Of the term which expires on the first
Monday in January, 1920
A CIRCUIT JUDGE for the Sixth judicial
Circuit. comprised of the counties Of Lacrosse.
Monroe Trempealeau and Vernon, 10 succeed
+. c. Higbee. whose term expires the first
Monday of January, 1919.
Such Superior, County. District and NUM-
cipal Court Judges required by law to
be elected at such election.
GIVEN under my hand and OFFICIAL
SEAL at the Capitol. in the City Of Madison,
Wisconsin. this 20th day Of February. A. -.
1915
MERLIN HULL.
Secretary Of State.