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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
RELEASING PRIVATE SHIPS
Government Has Turned nnrk rs
Bonts Out of 81: Used
During "ur.

Among other national Reimbursement.
activities Incidental TO the close OF the
-Warsis the turning back to tho owners
4of~512 of the steamships which the
United States Shipping Board r"quis!-
toned for war purposes. Statistics
brought up TO September show that
tfp to that date the board had re-
isased 47s. with total Tonnage nf
s2.f27.421 deadwcight. This docs no,
s1ncjude the Dutch ships cighty-scven
III all. aEgregatIng 579,o75 deadweirh.
tons, which were released some time
THE thirtyfour rcquisltioncd ships
Sstffl IN the service Of the United States
chipping Board are being rapidly re-
leased to their owners Rcquisition.d
yeSScls still in service have actually
been released from rcuuiSi,ion and Viii
TO the owners as soon as
JfeeurveyS have been made and poiDis
sEoYffYadelivery determined Total ton
mayo yet 10 be delivered IL 3ll,lSo
B deedweiCht
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
PUPILS OF SCHOOLS HERE
RESUME WORK THURSDAY
Many Youngsters Arc Protesting,
but Mothers and Dads Arc
Adamant.
CONFERENCE ON WEDNESDAY
Teachers Will Meet to Outline Duties
for Youth Who Will Take Up
Studies After Three Months of
Vacation.

Dog Eone-it Looks like they'd
give Teller n chance to have some
fun"
pressed rather frequently right now
in Richmond homes by the younger
generation.
In explanation. the public schools
open Thursday morning. leaving but
three days more vacation for the
youngsters They contend they have
sufficient reason for the "holler," but
for the boys and hair ribbons for the
girls. so it appears there will be just
as large an attendance on opening day
ever.
Approximately 1000 teachers will
meet Superintendent Hill Wednesday
for the first annual conference of the
teaching force OF the city system.
White teachers will meet in the audi
torium of John Marshall High School
at 10 o'clock and colorcd teachers at
Armstrong High School at noon.
Enrolment on Thursdny.
Before o'clock Thursday morning
street cars and Richmond streets will
he filled with chattcring. laughing.
way to school. The forty four school
buildings Will he overrun with the
happy mob of youngsters. $4,000 strong.
or whom 10000 are white children
All day long Thursday the register
ing of new and old pupils will go on.
Oral examinations Will he given pupils
desiring TO enter any school for the
first time. Written eXamina tions will
only be given at John Marshall High
School. and these will be held this
morning and again tomorrowinE
morning beginning at o'clock,
Parents Interested Too.
Many of the teachers will have the
new lists of books ready for the
pupils who were promoted at the end
OF the term. There will be many
mothers and fathers along with the
youngsters TO see that all goes we'll
in the registering process and in get
ting their boys and girls located all
nice and comfortable for the terms
work
In the ranks Of the student body
there will be many new faces this year.
and pupils will miss familiar faces OF
loved teachers who have hardened TO
the lure of the almighty dollar and
have taken positions paying higher
salaries than in the Richmond system.
School problems will be thoroughly
threShed out by the teaching force be-
fore schools formally open Thursday
so that all knotty questions which
may crop out will be speedily disposed
OF by the teachers. principals and
supervisors. previously instructed by
Superintendent Hill.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
KIWANIANS MEET TONIGHT
''"c ruikers"n, International deere
tary. TO Make Address 10
Richmond Club

Roc Fulkcrson, OF Washington. will
ne thc speaker and guest of honor
at the weekly Kiwanis club mnrtint,
tonight. at the Business Mems club
Mr Fnik"rson is the international
secretary or the kiwanis Club
ne meeting viii he called at Gao
O'Clock and arrangements made for the
n"ncnt bal game 10 he played between
the klwanis and Rotary Clubs, If the
rotary club accept the challenge sent
them last week. The Richmond
recreation and Playground Association
is 10 be the beneficiary. all gate re-
ccipis from the game going into the
playground fund.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-09-08
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

- East Fourth Street. south Richmond Is
luri"s he received Yesterday about he h.a.i
while Jumping from a train OF tho S"ahoarI
street. between Fifteenth and sevsn,a tcTTh :
Streets. " "
hearing in Police court on the eh sTSn a
having IN his possession a stolen autuino-
"a gay ioiiewinE instructions from tho polio,
since July SO last. ." ana ""' nee" stolen
Gertrude Godsey nineteen years old. was
S SnfES vfs di hM 'hc police Tho
r.nig lone and Industrial School for Girls.
>, 4 large nclccatiou from Cedar Camr. No.
-; W. w: Witnessed yesterday afternoon
, ne nny"i'ing OF memorial in Oakwood
gram, We're the musical selec,ions rendered.
Methodist church choir and :, "unr,at ~
the Pine Street BAPTIST Church.
Formal ,orcninE of tho, Law and Equity
Sour, vii take place this, morning with
probably 80 week before the court ia
ready for business sirairhtcninc out Of
technical matters. reading OF tho docket and
cupy IN" court for several DAYS.
Mrs Icon pcttcrbach. formerly Of Rich
or Mrs NJ Arnold. Of 22l5 Monument Ave.
Miss Mary Helen Forri* ono OF tho dis
Virginia Poly,cchnic institute and y: S, arc
ihS a Msmor,a coIIS Hasn't at slseksHnrs
an operation.
Mrs Malcolm Smith. of Big stone Gan. is
Sana, orium.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
DING. Burke-M ayo,

Concerning a former Norwich resi- dent an alumnus of Norwich Free Academy 'S5, the Wa1tham. Mass. Ev- cning News said:
 A wedding of interest to many friends was that which took place at noon, Saturday, August 9th, when Arthur N. Burke. sub master of Wal tham High and Miss Gererude Emma Mayo, daughter of MT and Mrs. Walter Stevens Mayo were united in mar riage The ceremony took place at Phillips Beach, the summer home of MT. and Mrs. Frank A; Mayo of Philadelphia, the former a brother of the bride.
 The double ring service was used hy Rev. Frederick H. Page. pastor of the First Congregational church of Waltham, who performed the cere- mony and the bride was given in marriage by her father.
 The bride is graduate of the Bos- ton Normal School. She has been a teacher of art and drawing in the Boston public schools and has made her home in Brookline.
 The groom is a graduate of Wes- leyan University, Middletown. Conn., and is a member of Phi Nu Theta and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. He is a past master of Isaac Parker lodge of, Masons. He formerly taught in Westfield and for six years was prin- cipal of Monson Academy
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Alexandrine N. Trumbull is at Lake Sunapee.
 Philip T. welles is at Siasconset Mass, for few days.
 Dr. and Mrs William W. Leonard are guests of MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Tirrell at Harwichport. Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Martin E. Jensen have returned after a visit with MT. and Mrs. H. F. Parker at their cottage at Pleasant View.
 Frank Edward Johnson sailed from New York Saturday to resume his du- ties as an attache at the American Le- gation in Havana
 James Brander, Lewis Brander and MT. and Mrs. Benjamin T. Hall, of New York, were guests of Mir. and Mrs. Otis B. Hall, of River avenue, over Sunday.
 Mrs. Rollin Jones gave a dance at the Golf club Saturday evening for her daughter Miss Dorothy Andrews Jones whose engagement to Lieutenant Rus sell Baldwin Olds, of Charles City Iowa, was announced recently. The guests numbered about 30. Ernst had decorated the rooms with hydrangeas, asters and ferns, and the music was by Johnson's Jazz Band. Supper was served informally. Receiving with Mrs. Jones and Miss Jones were Miss Marion Hough and Leonard Hough, of Collinsville, who are house guests. of MT. and Mrs. Jones.
 The diver has practical way of getting at the bottom of things.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
BITRO PHOSPHATE BEST THING FOR
 THIN PEOPLE
Women Need It to Bring Pink Glow of Health to Pale Cheeks and Fore staI1 Telltale Lines of Age-- Men Need It to Make Strong,
 viK7orOuS Bodies and
 Steady Nerves.

Judging from the countless prepara- tions and treatments which are contin- ua1ly being advertised for the purpose of making thin people fieshy, develop ing arms, neck and bust. and replacing ugly holloGs and angles by the soft. curved lines of health and beauty. there are evidently thousands of men and women who keenly feel their ex- cessfvs thinness.
 Thinness and weakness are often due to starved nerves. Our bodies need more phosphate than is contained in modern foods. Physicians claim there Is nothing that will supply this deh- cfency 50 well as the organic phosphate phate. which Is inexpensive and Is sold by Lee & Osgood in Norwich and most all druggists under a guarantee of sat- isfaction or money back. By feeding the nerves directly and by supplying the body cells with the necessary phos- phorfc food clements. bitro-phosphate should produce a welcome transforma- ton in the appearance. the increase in weight freduentiy being astonishing.
 Increase in weight also carries with if general improvement in the health energy. which nearly always accom- disappear. dull eyes ought to brighten and pale cheeks glow with the bloom of perfect health.
 CAUTION: = Although bftro-phos- phate is unsurpassed for relieving nervousness. 4sleeplessness and general weakness, 1t should not, owing to its tendency to increase weight, be used by anyone who does not desire to put on flesh.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
MERCHANTS INSTITUTION FOR NORWICH

For the education of saiesmen, saleswomen and the merchants in Norwich in more efacient service ten- tative plans have been made for con- ductinx a merchants institute in Nor wich during the week of Sept. 29-Oct- 4. The object of this institute is to stimulate interest among the employ es of the various retail merchandiz- ing houses and thus hold trade which is driven to larger cities by ineffictent sales persons now behind counters.
 The action was taken following an enthusiastic meeting of the Retail Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce on Monday evening at which J. W. Griest of Chicago was the principal speaker. Nearly all of the prominent business houses were represented at the meeting. MT. Griest said that in modern merchandising, the man across the street is no longer considered a competitor but rather a co-worker. The advent of the auto mobile has brought the local merchant into competition with the larger cities. The big mail order houses have al.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
COL. FITzGIBBoNS OF OLD
 NINTH C. V. DIES AT MILFORD

Col. Richard FftzGibbons. who in the Civil war was in comm and Of the famous Ninth regiment of Connecti- cuts Volunteers, died at his homo in Milford, Aug. 22. after an illness of everal months. He was widely known in New Haven and took a prominent part in the dedica ton of the Ninth regiment monument in Bay View park. New Haven. a number of years ago. Col. F-itzGibbons was for 20 years the head inspector for the Bridgeport Fly draulic Water company.
 He was a native of Montreal but moved to New Haven when a young man. He enlisted in the Ninth Con- necticut Volunteers and remained in service throughout the Civil war. His bravery won for him successive pro- motions from private to the rank Of lieutenant-colonel. Later he com manded the regiment.
 The late Rev. Daniel Mullen was chaplain of the resiment and most of the members of Company H came from Norwich. The company was re- cruited by Captain Silas W. Hawyer and the first lieutenant was Joseph H. Lawler. a brother of Mrs Herman L. Case, of Norwich: another brother. Thomas c. Lawler. was one of the three months men. Her father. James Farrell was a corporal in Company H. The regiment saw much hard ser vice.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
PERSONALS

Mrs. Walter Burdfck of Glasgow, Conn. is visiting relatives in Westerly. E Winton A. Robinson of Springfield, Mess, spent a few days at his home on Hobart avenue recently.
 Prof. A. Skinner of the Connecti- cut Agricultural college at Storrs, was week end guest at Machipscat, Ston- ington
 Miss Ruth E. Bartlett of Washing ton street has returned from a visit with her grandparents. MT. and Mrs. John C.. Morgan. at their summer camp, Mememoosha, at Gardner Lake.
 Mir. and Mrs. David Warner, Jr.. and two children are guests of Mir Warn CTS father. David Warner of Pascoag, R. I. Mir. Warner. Jr, is a professor at Storrs Agricultural college.
 Mir. and Mrs. Errol K. Wilcox and children from Stonington have visited in Norwich with relatives. MT. Will COX is soon to move with his family to Wakefield, R. l., where he has been elected principal of the South Kings town High school.
 Miss Priscilla Presbery of Little Falls. N. J., who has been visiting Nor wich friends for several weeks went to Wales, Mass, on Monday for weeks visit with her cousin, Miss Fi- ona Hale at the home of Dr. Wesley Hale of Springfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26

70 added to the competition of the To- cal merchant. It is the problem of the local merchant to find some way to hold local trade. said MT. Griest. and no better way can be found than to ed- ucate the merchants and gales persons in the art of selling, thereby pleas ing the public, getting larger pat ronage and in the end being able to buy in larger quantities and selling at lower prices is what modern public Is looking for at this time.
 Chairman Will l.. Stearns appointed the following committee to take charge of the plan: John M Lee, Frank J. King, and N. Eugene Smith The plan fs to have Pryor Irwin of the Mer- chants Institute who is now making special investigations in Chicagoo ad- dress the local merchants and sales people and to make special investiga- tions here and to hold conferences with and for the local merchants. Mir. Irwin will bring to Norwich the experiences Of hundreds ofother merchants in the country and show what they are doing to cut down expenses and increase ef- ficency.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
BIRTHDAY GATHERING
 HELD IN LEDYARD

At the home of Mir. and Mrs Louis A. Church in Ledyard Sunday there birthdays of Mrs. Church's aunt, Mrs. Charles A. Gray. and brother, Pvt. Charles A. Gray. of the ssth infantry, 4th division. Pvt. Gray returned from overseas Aug. 9th on the U. S. s. Leviathan. He was overseas 15 months and was in several hospitals for seven weeks for treatment for wounds re- ceited in his right arm.
 Gifts were presented to Mrs. Gray and Pvt Grav was presented an E1gin watch and other gifts. Relatives were present from Poouonrock New Lon don, Franklin and Ledyard.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
A. A. FoURNiER SUES
 SHETUCKET GOAL co.

The Shetucket Coal and Wood com- pany of this city have been made the defendants in damage action brought in the superior court by Albert A. Fournier Papers in the action. which is to recover damages of $3.500, have been filed in the court office. Mir. Fournier claims that on May 18th he was riding in his automobile. which was operated by his chauffeur. Charles Ludwig, and that while the automo- bile was being driven through Main street on that date large truck own ed by the defendant company cof1ided with the machine. MT. Fournier's au- tomobile was badly damaged.
 The Shetucket Coal and Wood com pany have filed a suit against the Shore Line Electric Railway company for damages of $s.00o. It is alleged by the plaintiff company that on Dec. g. 1915, one of their auto trucks was run into and badly damaged by one of the Shore Line cars. The accident hap pened on North Main street, near St. Mary's church. A rear wheel of the truck was smashed. the side and other parts of the truck we're damaged. It $ represented that the repairs cost s1,941.60. and the plaintiff company repre esents that they were deprived of the use of the truck for some time af- ter the accident.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
GRfSWOLD MEN ARE
 SUED FOR DAMAGES

Archibald M. Clark ct al of Griswold are made defendants in three damage suits as the result of an automobile accident on West Town street June 1th In one of the cases damages of s1,00o are asked by Julian N. Williams. It IS alleged in the complaint that a machine owned by the defendants ran into an automobile owned by the plaintiff on West Town street on the above mentioned date. Henry Law. a minor, through Richard Law of Fall River, Mass, who was driving the Williams car at the time of the acci- dent, asks damages of s5. 900 for his injuries. The other is S3. 900 damage suit and is brought by Eleanor Freyer of this city. who was riding in Mir Williams car and who was injured in the accident.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
FUNE RAJ. Arthur L. Story.

At the Central Baptist church on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock funeral services for Arthur l.. Story were held with a large attendance of relatives and friends. Many of those present came from Hartford and other cities. There was a large number of beauti- full floral forms sent by relatives and friends.
 The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Arthur F. Purkiss, pastor of the Central Baptist church. The hon. orary bearers were Hon. Lucius Brown, William H. Shields, Albert J. Bailey, Mayor J. J. Desmond, Franklin H. Brown and SHerman Alofsin Burial was in the family lot in Yantic ceme- ftery where Rev. MT. Purl1iss read a committal service. Undertaken Gager was in charge of the arrangements.
 Among the floral tributes was a large standing wreath from the state police and friends. pillow marked 'sHusband", cross with the word Bro ther," and a large spray of roses, lilies and hydrangeas marked Father"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
BRINGS SUIT AGAINST
 THE BACkUS HOSPITAL

A ten thousand dollar damage ac- tion has been filed in the superior court by Boleslaw Grzynkowski of this city administrator of the estate of Staza Gryzymkowski, against the w. W. Backus hospital. The com plaint states that on May 31st the plaintiff. was appointed administrator of the estate of Staza Grzymkowski by the probate court for the district of Norwich. On April 14th the Grzym- kowski girl five years old. was hit by the Baclus Hospital ambulance on. North Main street and died the same day as the result of her injuries.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
OBITUARY. Mrs. Daniel F, McNejI,

After lingering illness, Martha B. | McNeil, wife of Daniel F. McNefl ue, Monday afternoon at AIS o'clock Mrs. McNeil was born in Yorkshire England, November Is, 1855 and came to this country when child. Her fos- ter parents settled in Portland, this state and she came to Norwich in 1872. On December 24, 1878, in this city, she was united in marriage with Daniel F. McNeil by Rev. Samuel H. Giesey, rec tor of Christ church at that time. Be- sides her husband. she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Caroline A. Thomas, Mrs. Helen J. WilsoH and Miss Ruth B. McNeil, all of this city. A son, Benjamin s. McNeil, was drowned in 1888 and daughter, Irene. died in January, 1900. A son. William R. Me- Neil. died of influenza February last and an infant died at birth in 1886 MT. and Mrs. McNeil have made their home in Norwich since their marriage and for the past nineteen years have resided on Lincoln aven- ue. Mrs. McNeH was a member of Christ church. She was loving wife and mother and her removal by death from happy family circle is sincere ly regretted by all who knew her
 J. Frank HeaIey.
 Saturday morning at 745 o'clock J. Frank Healey died at the home of his parents. AIS North Main street He had been in poor health for a long time but had been cheerful and hope full to the last.
 He was born in Cohoes. N. T.. Feb. 14tr 1890, the son of Jeremiah F. Hea- ley and Mary O'Donnel Healey. Most of his life was passed in this city, He was graduated from St. Mary's pa- rochial school. He mastered the trade of a plumber and was employed by John F. 1ompkins. A. J. Whoeley and others and was good workman. When this country entered the world war Mir. Healey enlisted in the navy and for time was located at Newport but the service proved too rigorous for his health.
 He was a member of the Knights ofs Columbus, Court Sachen. F. of A.. the Holy Name. Society. the Musicians Union and Tubbs Band.
 He is survived by his parents and two sisters. Mrs. William Becker. of Hartford, and Miss Camilla. HeaIey, at home.
 MT. Eealey was a young man whose fine qualities had won him many friends and the announcement of his death called fcrth many expressions of sorrow and sympathy for his rela- tives in their great bereavement.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
Author Refers to Norwich.

Tn a,story by Charles Weston in an August publication the author alludes frequently to Norwich and refers sev- erai times to The Norwich Bulletin with mention of the Central building and mythical Luther Lee house nome of famous vaudeville actor and one of the showiest places in town" The story Is entitled The One Who Was Left.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
Chance for ex- Service Man

Private Gordan of the local recruit ng station said on Monday that an experienced stenographer and typist who has seen previous service and has been honorably discharged is wanted for recruiting service in Springfield. Mass. The pay is $127 monthly. Ap- plicants should apply at the local re- ing
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
STATE GUARD TO HOLD RIFLE SHOOT

The Connecticut state guard will hold competitive rifle and revolver matches for prizes al the state range in East Haven on Saturday, Oct. 4. ac- cording to orders issued from head quarters of the military emergency board.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
PUBLIC SERVICE DRIVER
 SUED FOR DAMAGES

Agnes S. Turner. who resides on Stonington Road. has brought suit against Joseph Longo. a public service driver, of this city for five thousand dollars Tamages The plaintiff alleges in her complaint that on May 10. 1919. she was riding in Longo's car which mad been engaged to carry her to her home and that enroute Longo ran in to team. S.le claims damages of S5,000 for her injuries.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26

chosen third vice president and Ar thur M. Brown was made a director The present list of officers and direc- tors of the Chelsea Savings Bank is $ follows:
 Prcsident-charles E. Chandler. Vice Presidents-Henry H. Gallup Henry G. Peck, Oliver l.. Johnson.
 Directors-WiIlis Austin, Archibald Mitchell, Grosveror Ely. James c. Macpherson. Frederick w. Cary Frank Hempstead, Frederick W. Les ter. Andrew B. Davies. Arthur M. Brown.
 Secretary and Treasurer - Frank Hampstead.
 Assistant Treasurer-James Dana Colt.
 Attorney-wallace s. Allis.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
MEN TO BE RETURNED FROM
 SIBERIA BEFORE WINTER

Washington, Aug. 25.-Return of the $500, selective service men with the American forces in Siberia will be completed before winter. Representa- tive Osborne of California was told today by Secretary Baker.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
Storm Affects Wires.

Owing to the storms Sunday night the city on Monday morning in some sections was in darkness. The light wires had become crossed in several places. cutting out a number of the circuits
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
.rourina Bay stats,

James F. Drew. pianist at the Breed theatre, is enjoying a three day auto mobile tour through Massachusetts. In his absence Henry Eontaine has bean eugaged. ass ptAntzt-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
The Chelsea Savings Bank

Norwich. Conn. August 4th. 1919 The Board of Directors of this Bank have declared a dividend for the cur rent six months, at the rate of four per cent. per annum. payable on and after the fifteenth Of September.
 FRANK HAMPSTEAD.
 Treaaur~P.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
Fall openinq..

The merchants of the city have de- cided to hold their fall openings mems and women's apparel on Sept Is, 17
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
Recovered from Operation.

Miss Katherine Houlihan. who un- derwent serious operation for appen- dicatis six weeks ago at the Backus hospital has recovered and tB at her h0me-on Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-26
ELECTED PRESIDENT OF CHELSEA SAVINGS BANK

Charles E. Chandler was on Mon Gay elected president of the Chelsea Savings Bank to succeed the late John 'C. Averill. Oliver L. Johnson was