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Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
EDDIE WE|SGRAbER PLAYS HERO PART

When the tales of heroic deeds per- formed by Norwich boys iii the world war are told enc of tho honor places in the list will be held by Private Edward Weisgraber, whose home is in Thamesvil.e, and who enlisted in the Canadian army. because the call upon him to do his bit was so in sistent that he could not wait for the United State; to get into the strug gle.
 Lieutenant j. c. Badger of the 5th whom Private Weisgraber rescued from shell hole under heavy fire, writes The Bulletin of :he heroic part played by the Norwich boy. who he feels sure would be too modest ever to tell of his own exploits.
 Lieut.. Badger's letter follows:
 London, England.
 E. E. F.
 November 30, 1918.
 The Norwich Bulletin: Some time ago you received a letter from "over here' with ;l few facts regarding some of the nerve-r -racking aE>i trying eX.' periences of one of your loeal boys and no doubt did him justice by printing in your daily paper any word passed by the censcr so that his folks and friends might know how he has, by his remarka lie daring won the true friendship of every man iE. the Cana dian forces who has had the honor of personally meeting him either in action or back of the line at rest. He has often told me that he en- listed in our forces, not because he was ashamed to do his lit for the Stars and Stripes, but fo: the one reason that he wished, if possible, to get a swipe at the enemy before the states came into this gigantic strug gle, and having since then looked uI | his record at the London office. must admit. his wish h;ls more thar | been fulfilled.
 I feel 1t is my duty to try and tel folks in the town from whence he came just the sort of a chap he has proved himself to be on occasion. when veterans of the big game have f1inched just at most critical time; during q push. His power to set ahead and into things is truly mar velous and when in a tight place. { cooler or more collected man was never known. The young man II
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
SERGT. PFElFFER SENDS
 SOUVENIRS FROM GERMANY

sergt. T. J. Pfeiffer of the Signal Corps with the army of Occupation has written to his wife in this city, enclosing several souvenirs which he has picked up during trip into Ger many. He writes from LuXemburg and states that he is in the best of health and trusts that he will be back in the states in a short time.
 The souvenirs consist of q piece of ribbon which was d service ribbon taken from German representing the second citation for the Iron Cross, a silver ring and two German coins. Also in his letter was enclosed q clipping from the South Wales Evening Express telling of the reception of the Ameri- can soldiers when they arrived 1T Cardiff on July 21, 191S The account tells Of the splendid showing that the boys made and the way the boys were treated by the English. The paper calls them Sammys and calls them the fighting men from the States. SerSt Pfeiffer was a member of the contin gent that visited Cardiff
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23

question is no othert than our Private Edward Winsgraber of the little ole town" as he calls it O. Norwich, Conn.
 I take pleasure in thus informing the home folks of my pals great work in France for it is to him that I owe my life just at present. Many a time have we gone over the top, side by side. through a perfect hell. fought like demons for our lives and when 1t was all over have laughed at IS to be with him agatn a's soon as possible and rank shall nuke no diff ference with me. for hal he accept ed his commission when offered 10 him on three different occasions, he, too. could have heen an officer instead of a much respected private. Since his deeds have come under the eyes of Marshal Foch. personally, and when asked why refusing a commission, he politely answered that if he were any thing higher than an N. c. o. he could not ,ningle with the boys so much and would soon regret leaving their jolly companionshlp for a while longer. His loyalty 'to his pals is known everywhere and once pal, be on the level and always be pals. That's
 his motto. l have, OH several occa
 sions seen him crawl through our wiz out into No Mans Land. and drag or carry in a wounded conrad, right in
 the midst of an avalanche of leaden
 hail and succeed in every instance. l. myself, can never forget or prais him too highly for ona nf these dar- devil escapades. At the battle of
 --------- our battalion was up in front and unfortunately we btcdme sep
 arated for the first time. I was bad lv wounded and with two other men also severely wounded managed tc crawl into a nearby shell hole. Our i boys were compelled to fall back a few wards and with many others were Jeff 1 in No Mans Land. Old Fritz was putting over everything he had in the shape of iron and steel and we learn
 ed later had orders to take no pris. l oners. To show ourselves would be l simply suicide so we lay low, hopine
 and praying for. assistance. For ono, I in my caree" as soldier was afraid and Pm not ashamed to admit the fact For two days and nights we lay fl
 (continued on Page Nine-coI. Five
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
s NATURAL CLUB HAS
 FRENCH COMPOSERS PROGRAM

An evening with French composers
 was greatly enjoyed by the 2 Natural
 club which was entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Lucille Howard at
 her home, 47 Lincoln avenue. A short business meeting was held
 at which the vice president, Miss fla
 gel Banfield presided
 The opening number of the program following adjournment was: PIaro duet, Carmen Overture Rizet; Scart Dance, Chaminade, Miss Olive Linton and Miss F1orine Scofield; soprano solo Bonjours LUGon, Leeo Delibes Nifs' LTcille Howard, accompanied by l Miss Olive Linton:' violin soio, Mer!i tation Religieuse. August Perju. Miss Elizabeth Lane. Miss FTlorine Scofield accOmpanist
 i An interesting paper upon Current | Events was read by Mrs. William F l Bailey as a closing number l Refreshments served by the hostes! closed q most delightful evening"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
WEDDED LIFE SPANS
 HALF A CENTURY

Packerville people of the ciden time were much interested in an event that took place In PlainfieId Tuesday, when two of Packerville's long residents, MT. and Mrs. Albert L. Haskell, were sur prised by children, grandchildren ard great grandchildren, in celebration Of their golden wedding anniversary.
 Albert L. Haskell of Lisbon and Louisa Shippee of Canterbury were united in marriage at the Baptist par sonage in Plainfield Jan. "t, 1868. by settled pastor. MT. and Mrs. Haskell had lived most of their welded fife in this neighborhood where they and their many descendants arc among the leading citizens.
 Those present at the golden we'd ding were their children: Emlna Has- kell of Providence. Byron Haskell of 1 New London, Fred Haskell and wife of Griswold, MT. and Mrs. Elmer Tar box (nee) Alice Haskell of Jewett ] City and MT. and Mrs. Frank Cong don (nee) Callie Haskell of Plai | field, and the following grandchildren: l Walter Carpenter and wife. Miss Dor 1 is Kelley. Miss Florence. MT ana Mrs, 1 ". I. Spaulding. all of Providence: i Miss. Nerna Tarbox of Jewett City l Clarence Haskell of Jewett City and
 five children of MT. and Mrs Frank l Congdon.
 The only great grandchild present
 was little Miss Sparkling of Provi-
 dence who presented tne happy olj
 couple with $50 in gold.
 ! L&terS were receivel from George
 Haskell of Louisville. Onio, a sor, and
 Mrs. Ella Haskell Carpenter Of Day
 export, Iowa.
 MT. Haskell was a member of Capt
 Knapp's company, Co. I, Of the 1StE | Connecticut, during the Civil war 1 Both he and his estimable wife are
 members of tke Baptist church d T1ainf1eld where N.r. Haskell has long I been on the committee and is sextor of the cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
TRIED ON CHARGE OF THEFT OF DIAMOND

Benjamin I.azarov of this city was on trial on Wednesday in the superior court here on the charge of theft of a diamond from ring last May 30, by substituting another s;olie for the one which hal been in the ring when it was left with him. to be repaired. The value of the diamond is claimed to be $1 900.
 The accused has as corEseI Attor- neys IT. H. I'ettis and C. L. Stewart
 Witnesses who gave testimony were Stephen W. Hall. John A. Ferguson and George W. Cross three jewellers Michael Seritlni of Montville, who ac- cuses Lazorov. John Czop and Joseph SWitlikoWski of Montville, who were present at 'he time it is claimed the diamond was stolen.
 NJ. R. Malirowsili of Meriden is act ing as the Polish interpreter during the trial.
 There are several raora witnesses for the state vet to be examined.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
FOLEY TO SERVE TIME
 IN NORWICH JAIL

In the superior court here Wednes- day morning Judge William A1 Malt bic sentenced James Foley of New London, until tv~ weeks ( go. a mem Der of the police force there, to one year in Jail for theft from the per son. The sentence will be served at the Norwich Jail. The convicted mans wife and child were il court when sentence wes pronounced :.
 Foley and :. sailor. " ItvIer from the submarino base and who was do- ing provost guard duty, took James Rehill into an ar%way it New Lon- don during T'oleys luncE Hour and there robbed him of a watch and sS.
 Eyler's mother has come here from Baltimore to see what she could do for her son.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
NORWICH TRAIN PROBABLY
 FIRST ACROSS NEW BRIDGE

If Norwich people want to be among those on the first train to go over the rev railroad bridge over the Thames river when the bridge is first put in- to regular use next Sunday morning, they would seem to have goo< chance of realizing their wish by go- ing down from here on the train leav- ing Norwich at 9.02 a. m
 It is the present prospect, if all the trains are on time that morning, that this train from Norwich will be the first train to pass over the new bridge The work of cutting over from the old tracks to those for the new bridge Will be begun as soon as the 522 a. m. train from New London for Nor wich has passed the Groton station. There are four tracks on the Gro ton side to be cut over from the old bridge to the new.
 Aside from the possibility of the l official train making Q trip over and | back on the bridge itself, the first 1 tt ain in regular service which if is planned to send across the bridge will | be the west bound train which ar rives from Norwich at $40 at New l London
 There are only two tracks on the west side of the bridge to be cut over and the last train to go east from New London, bound for Providence, ] will, if on time. pass over the old l bridge at 6 a. m. The Federal Ex- press, No. 179, west bound, is TOW run l in two sections. and the second sec l ton is due in New London at 523 Just as soon as the Federal Express crosses, the east bound express will be sent over the old bridge dnl then work will commence on the cut out or l the east side of the bridge.
 If things go along as planned, the first east bound train to pass over the new bridge will be the Adams Expres. train, known as No. 48. which is du1
 to leave New London about 10 o'clock Supt. Edward F. ReSan said that i may be necessary. in case the work il i delayed and one or two freight traIns are held up and are ready to Cr0s' before the express trains are due, tha
 they will be sent on their way.
 Afr. Began said it would 0e a grea
 relief to have two tracks availabi
 across the river where one has servet
 them for so many years.
 Thirty years ago when the ol
 bridge was opened to railroad trafH
 New London arranged a great cele
 bration in honor of the event, but tin
 coming change next Sunday will b accomplished without any great cere nony.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
NEW ZEALAND DESIRES
 MORE THAN ONE DELEGATE

Paris. Jan. 22.-W. F. Massey, pre- mier of New Zealand, and Sir J. G. Ward, minister of finance of New Zea- land, arrived in Paris today and eX- pressed disappointment at the decision of the supreme council to give the country only one delegate to the peace congress. The New Zealand ministers represent two different parties in New Zealand politics and both wish to be present. at the conference. They said they would endeavor to have the de- cision changed so that both could at tend the peace sessions.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
PENDLETON HILL

Mrs. Etta Miner Osborn returned to Norwich the last of the week.
 The Ladies Sewing society meets with Mrs. Frank Brown today (Thurs day.)
 Clark A. Coon entertained Alexander Culver of Pauchaug over Sunday.
 Cameron and Berdsey Palmer and Frank Brown were tilt fishing Fri day with fine success.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson was en- tertained by Mrs Mary Palmer and daughter Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
HEBREW YOUNG WOMEN
 ELECT THEIR OFFICERS

The Young Women's Hebrew asso- citation held their regular meeting Wednesday evening, with large at tendance. The following officers were elected: President, Miss Rena Blu menthal; vice president, Ida Lasko- witz: recording secretary, Dora sternlieb; financial secretary, Bertha Curland; treasurer, Dora Crumb Committees will be appointed at the next meeting. The delegates to the Connecticut Conference held in New Haven, Miss Curland and Miss Blumenthal made very favorable re- ports.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
MOOSEHEART WOMEN
 HAVE WHIST EVENING

The Women of Mooseheart legion held a well attended whist at the Moose home on Wednesday evening. There were ten tables of whist played and the prizes were awarded as fol- lowslows: Gentlemen-first, C. II. Lash; second, Mrs. Joseph A. George third Dexter W. Hannon. The prizes were an umbrella, a pack of cards and a box of writing paper. The ladies' prizes were won by. first. Mrs. A. Wholey. pocketbook; second Mrs. Henry Clement. cut glass creamer and sugar bowl; third, Mrs. Walter Mac Donald, silver tea strainer.
 The committee in charge of the whist was as follows: Mrs. John Walz, Chairman, Mrs August Hastedt and Mrs. Frank Hunter.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Sterling Watts of Stamford has been the guest of friends in town.
 Grosyenor Ely has returned from a stay of several weeks at Camden, $. C., and other places in the south.
 Miss Lila Beebe has returned to Newark, N J., after a visit with her grandmother, Mrs. Henry F. Haskell of Broadway.
 Miss Mary A. Aiken, who has been visiting at the home of her brother, Alfred L. Aiken, in Worcester, Mass, has returned to her home on Wash IGgtOn street.
 Miss Edith Huntington of Brook lyn, x. Y.. who was the guest of Mrs Wallace s. Allis. has been spending several days with the Misses Gulliyer oi Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
MARcoNI CLUB PREPARING
 TO ADOPT CONSTITUTION

On Wednesday evening the Marconi club held a preliminary meeting pre- paratory to adopting a constitution and bylaws. The meeting was held in the Y. AL c. A. building with a large number in attendance. The president of the club presided and discussed the matters of a constitu ton which is now being drawn up by a committee. The members of the club entered freely into the discus sion The next meeting will be held in the near future.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23

The Annual Meeting of The United Workers will be held on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 26th, at 3 o'clock, in the Church of the Good Shep- herd, Universalist. Reports of the work of the various departments will be given, and Dr. B. T. Marshall of the Connecticut College will speak on ''Woman as a Patriot and Builder" A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend.
 The collection taken will be for the new Sheltering Arms Building.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
NOTICE.

The firm of Wn. Smith & Co.,, who for four years have conducted a pros- porous meat and grocery business at Norwich Town, has sold out to Lewis B. Brand formerly in the grocery business at FitchviIIe for thirty five years. .Mr.Brand will continue busi- ness under the same honorable and obIiging basis as the late management retaining Miss Alice Smith as assist ant who in the past with her brother the late Wm. Smith, won the con- fidence and esteem oS all their patrons
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
FUNERALS.
Lieut.. William c. Brown. IF.

The funeral of IIeIt. William C Brown, Jr. who died in Washington, D. C., on Sunday was held Wcdnes- day afternoon at . o'clocK from the home of his father-in-i Jaw, C. B. White of Rroadwav. with only the members of the two immed:qte fanl- lies in attendance. The funeral ser vices were conducted by Rev. s H. Howe, n. D.. pastor of Parl, congre Sational church. The hol5 WIS taken to Win"hendon. Mass. for burial ,his tTEursday) morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
CLARENCE SEWN TRANSFERRED
 TO THE u, s, S. EAGLET

Chief Machinist's Mate Clarence W. Sevin, whose home is on Bliss Place, has been transferred from Newport to the U. $. s. Eaglet which will be en- gagged in re-equipping radio stations along the coast i'll the second naval district which were dismantled dur ing the war. Mir. Sevin has been at Newport since the coast patrol boat, No. 630, on which he saw service off Nantucket during the war, has been withdrawn from patrol duty. He will have charge. of the engine room on the Eaglet
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
County Home Boy Sees Army Service.

Miss Gibson, matron of the County home; has received a postal card from one of the County home boys, Albert Russ, who is in Canada, having re- turned safely from France on the s. $. Canada.
 Mir. Russ was at the home several years, entering when butfour years of age. Since leaving he has kept in touch with the home. visiting there when possible and always showing much gratitude and affection towards the home and Miss Gibson, where and with whom he was great favorite.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
Stole Suit of Clothas.

A short squat man has q suit If clothes about three sizes too biz for him which he stole on Wednesday at- ternoon from the residence of Absa- ham Jacobson at 167 West Main street. Mrs. Jacobson returned to the house just in time to see the SzN}n making away with her husbands s2,ft, She shouted to some men on the street tc stop the thief but he got away.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
HAROLD j. POWERS WRITES
 FROM TOWN IN GERMANY

MT. and Mrs. Richard W. Powers of Cliff Place, Norwich, were pleased Wednesday to receive a letter dated Dec. 24th from their son, Private liar old J. Powers, with 102d Trench Mor- tar Battery. Private Powers stated that the 27th Division was at that date stationed at Ringsdorf, near the town of Weiss, Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
O. ST0P cSTf7rH! ePEE!
 I.u5I Us AND HEAD Saws C,---- t---rl = %ostri,s I:eiicyrs 4-.lG-C-,is ,s Once.

If your nostrils are clo5-ed and y0ur head is stuffed and you can | breathe freely because of q cold or Datarrh, just get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm at any drug store. Apply 1 little of this fragrant anti septic cream into. your nostrils and let it penetrate through every air passage oG youv head soothing and healing the inhamcd, swollen mucous membrane and you get instant relief
 Ah, how good il foeis. Your nos trils are open. your head is clear, no more hawking snuffinG, blowing; no more headache dryness or struggling for breath. Ely's Cream Balm is just what sufferers from head colds and catarrh need. It's delight.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
OBITUARY
Eric Zemki.

The death of Eric Zemki, occurred on Wednesday morning following an illness of only a few days with in fuenza. He was IS years of age and was the son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Zemki of Oakridge street and nearly all his life has. been spent in this city. He was employed by Theodore Schultz as a driver of one of his wagons. He leaves his parents and other relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
DR. DONoHUE HAS
 POSITION IN MOBILE

N William r. Donohue recently left for Mobile, Ala, where he has been appointed to the position of meat and milk inspector. Dr Donohue served in the medical corps in the south and received his commission as lieutenant He was only recently discharged from the service
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
Liked Frederick Best,

Marjorie is fair and feels real proud of her pretty blue bonnet. The other day she came home from kindergarten and said: Frederick telled me my bonnet is pretty, but James said High cost of living at me"
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
On FurIouah from Camp Uptor

Johnny Murphy whose dancing steps and singing have entertained thou sads while he was in civilian clothes and thousands more since he has beeu in khaki at Camp Upton is at his home in this city to enjoy furlough of twelve days.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23

Representative Mckinley of Illinois, republican, in a resolution introduced to authorize Speaker Clark to appoint three republican and three dernocrats to conduct the inquiry.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
Edward Morahan Home With Seth.

Miss Mary A. 'Monahan o: Hickory street received telegram from her brother, Edward T. Monahan of the 56ih Regiment. that he has arrived safely and is at Camp Nils. ". Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
Seventh Day Baptist Pastor

Rev. Andrew Potter. who died last week at Noank. was not pastor of the Advent church there as has been pub lished but was pastor of the Seventh Day Baptist church for 2 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
WOULD PROBE CONTROL
 OF WIRE COMMUNICATION

Washington, Jan. 22.-Investigation of the necessity for the government assuming control of the telephone and telegraph lines was proposed today by
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23

Fighters are not permitted to go out of their class, yet heavyweight women seem to delight in making matches with lightweight mer
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
Don't
 Suffer From Piles
Send For Free Trial Treatment,

No matter how long or how bad go to your druggist today and get 60 cent box of Pyramid Pile Treatment. It
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23

The farmer can give you spades even is he has no cards to hand out.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23
Father John's s Medicine For Dangerous, Obstinate
 Colds. No Injurious Drugs

Never wait for a cold to wear off it wears away the lungs instead. Neglected colds often lead to pneu- monia. Father Johns Medicine gives prompt relief from colds and throat 1 troubles.
 Guaranteed free from alcohol and nerve destroying drugs upon which many medicines depend for their temporary effect, and which are dangerous, because they weaken the body and allow the disease to get deeper hold.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-01-23

Standard cold remedy for 20 years-in tablet form-safe, sure, no opiates-breaks up cold in 24 hours-relieves grip in 3 days. Money back [ it fails. The genuine box has a Red top with Mir. Hills picture. At All Drug Stores
The Arvada enterprise., 1919-10-23
RUSSIANS HIT BY FAMlnES
Shortages Of Food 0ats From 1000
$1,000 Persons Reduced to star.
walton in Famine Of 1911.

Next to the proletariat Of India and
China. the Russian peasant feels the
pinch Of poverty and hunger more
keenly and more frequently than any
other. says the National Geographic
society. One Of the earliest Russian
famines on record was that Of 1900.
with death toll Of 10000 peasants.
Cats. dogs and rats were eaten. and
even the strong overcame the weak.
Human flesh was sold In the markets.
Three Russian famines Of recent
date were among the most severe in
history-in 1891. 1905 and 1911. Dur.
ing the ten years following the 6rst
Of these, the government allotted
nearly 125.00o.0O0 for relief. but the
sums were not always judiciously az
pended. In 1905 the government gave
40 pounds Of flour q month to all psf.
sons under eighteen years old and over
fifty.nine. Those between these ages
received no allowance. and the older
and younger sharded their pittanco
with the others.
The famine Of 1911 extended over
one-third the area Of Europe and af.
fected 100000 persons, while a.
100000 were reduced 10 starvation.
Weeds. the bark Of trees, aud blttee
bread made Of acorns, eoastituts1
the chief diet.