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Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07

Mir Crude of Pretson City was a caller in the village Friday.
 John Walsh of Providence, R. l., is spending a few days calling on his many friends in the village.
 Joseph Gates spent Friday in Jew cit City. N,N
 Frank Morton left Friday for New York where he will spend the week end.
 Street Commissioner Fox has twen- ty of his men fixing the road from Central avenue. starting at North Main street to the city line. He also has two carts at work hauling crushed stones and one cement mixer. They filled in all the ruts on Central ave nue with the crushed stones and with tar covered over it and sand put on top of the stones. Street Commis sioner Fox has got the roads in Greeneville fin good condition. He has fixed Boswell avenue, Hamilton ave- nue and both of these roads were in very poor condition.
 Misses Sadie and Catherine Casey and Katherine Dunion have returned after spending a few days at Pleas ant View.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
10. 0. l.. fM. U.l

The regular meeting of Victory lodge was held in Steiner's hall, Thursday evening, the G. L.. Mrs. Jess Green halgh, presiding before big attend ance of members. After the routine business, the meeting went into social session and very interesting and entertaining programme was carried out consisting of songs by Mrs. Cou- sins, Miss McAllister. Miss Ethel Han nen and J. B. Jackson, Samuel Armi- tage, Albert Hilton and Archie Me Dougall, the accompanies being Mrs. McDougall, Mrs. Hilton and Mrs. Kra- mer Recitatiens by Miss Mabel Me Kinley and the famous Greeneville poet, William Fleming, were the fea- lures of the evening. There was also Hilton. A Victrola loaned by Brother Lee Clegg and operated by Brother Hargraves rendered several selections which pleased the large number pres ent.
 Meat sandwiches, fancy cakes and old English Brandy snaps and salads with lemonade and ice cream amply satisfied the inner man. and very pleasant meeting was brought to a close at 10.30.
 The committee which carried out the arrangements. so successfully were Mrs. Jess Greenhalgh. Mrs. Jos Woolley, Mrs F. Prodell, Mrs. A Newton, Mrs W. Moores, and Mrs Hcdgkinson who were extended g hearty vote of thanks for their ef- forts. Brother Bill McNeeley served as chef and earned the thanks ant good will of those present for the eff cient service he rendered.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
HARVARD CREWS ARRIVED
 AT RED TOP FRIDAY

Red Top. Conn, June 6-The Har- yard crews, in charge of Coach Bill Haines, arrived at their training quar- ters here late today, coming up the river from New London in two launch es. Although the quarters have not been opened since 1916, the Crimson boatsmen found everything in readi- ness for their arrival much work hay ing been done in the past few days to get the place in shape.
 Conditions on the river were favor able and this evening three Harvard crews were sent out for 20 minutes practice. A shift in the shells for the various eights was necessary because of the varsity shell being broken in Boston yesterday. The crews ,rowed over the upper half mile of the course against time and tried several starts.
 The Harvard oarsnen responded with a cheer for Yale when the Eli forces went by in launches and cheered the Crimson.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
EVENTS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO

The chief topic of conversation in Norwich 50 years ago was the city election and at the republican caucus there were some close contests. The auditors report of the city expenses showed an increase but the city. debt was reduced $500.
 Extracts from The Bulletins files of '69 follow
 May 31, 1S69-The observation of Memorial Day took place on Satur-- day and the ceremonies at the vari- ous cemeteries in the city were solemn and impressive. At noon shortly be- fore the procession started the cere- mony of presenting the widows and orphans with bank books was per formed. John L. Dennison. of the citizens. committee who had charge of the soldiers orphans fund made a few suitable remarks and as the name of each recipient was called he or she stepped up to the platform and re- ceived the book.
 \ The resolution incorporating the Thames Loan and Trust Company was reported favorably in the senate on Saturday. A
 June 1, 1S69-At a special meeting of the court of common council the special committee appointed to con- slider the proposal of Augustus Brew ster,. president of the Norwich Wa ter Power company, to sell the city a piece of land north of the Catholic church in Greeneville. reported that they had examined the land. Taking sinto consideration the distance from the city and other things it was voted to let the matter pass.
 Jesse D. Moves was appointed street commissioner to serve out the term of George L. Smith who resigned some time ago. .5 t
 June 2, 1S69-The city auditors re- port shows that expenses for the fire department for the past year were s13,749.63 and an inqreaes of over sS0OO over the proceeding year. The police force cost the city $10,5f74S The expenditure on highways has been s15,14T.66. The expenses of Yantic cemetery have been s2722.67 The cost of lighting the streets has been $3.513.71. The total debt of the city up to April 30, 1869, is $44.967a3 Sheriff Wheeler entered upon his new official term on the first of June and has appointed Elias H. Beckwith as jailer in this city and Olden w
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
IEFINCWELL

Saturday evening MT. and Mrs. Hi- ram H. Auburn entertained about
 seventy friends in honor of four sol
 diers, Fred Auburn, Charles Rath
 none, Earl Stamm and Harry Blacker. Music was enjoyed throughout the evening. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. William White. Mrs. Amelia Hill and Mrs. Minnie Auburn, served sandwiches cake. cookies, coffee and ice cream. Six young ladies were waitresses. Acting Faster A. D. Math- eson extended welcome to the boys. Charles Rathbone, of the 18th Divi- sion. told of his adventures in France. Fred Auburn of the 82nd narrated his experiences in the army. Harry Black CT spoke of his life while at Camp Devens and Earl Stamm narrated his experiences in Washington, D. c. Guests were present from Norwich, Greeneville Wethersfeld, Leffingwell, Norwich Town. Gardner Lake, East
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
NORWICH TOWN

Mrs. Benjamin L. Kennedy enter tained Thursday evening at her home, 15 Town street in honor of Miss Florence Robbjas. also of Town street. Neighbors and friends num- bering twenty five, assembled at o. clock for an informal social evening, during which several piano selections were given by Miss Alice Kennedy. Sandwiches, cake and fruit punch were served by the hostess, assited by Mrs. Charles Marsh. Mrs. Albert Smith, and Mrs. George Kelley. In behalf of those present Mrs. Albert Smith grace fully presented Miss Robbins an elec- tric iron of the latest design, with words of appreciation. The enjoyable affair was arranged by Mrs. Charles Marsh and Mrs. Albert Smith.
 Mrs. Howard L. Stanton and Miss Elizabeth Hall. members of the Shel- tering Arms committee, were ir charge Of very pleasing programme at that institution "Wednesday after noon. They were assisted by Mrs Reuben Potter, who gave several voca and instrumental selections. Mrs Stanton was heard in two readings, al article by Margaret Sangster ol Brussels the other entitled Mir. Crant and Widow Bedott. Ice cream wal served.
 Miss Edna Herbert, who has resided with Dr. and Mrs. c. H. Lamb O Town street for several months, re turns today (Saturday) to her hom, 1 in Griswold to pass the summer. Mis- Herbert i a. student at Norwich Ar l School, and at the closing exhibition Friday was awarded the prize in de l sign. Friday night Miss Herbert ha, as her guest Miss Bernice. Beebe 0 l New London. also student at thi l school.
 l The Mems League meeting, usuall l held the second Monday evening 0
 each month. in the First, Congrega
 tional chapel, has been discontinue
 until fall. -y sr
 The June meeting of Home Chap ter of the Kings Daughters is to b
 held Monday afternoon at the Johnso Home.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
>TAFTVILLE

The regular meeting of the Pone- nah Council. No. 34. Knights Of Co., lumbus, was held Thursday evening at their rooms on Providence street. The first and second degrees were worked on a class of six candidates.
 Sunday afternoon at ? D. n. the third degree will be worked on a class of thirty candidates. the working of the degree to take place at the Parish hall. The committee in charge for the occasion is as follows: Grand Knight John Daley, Haredore Fregeau, J. J. Donovan, E. V. Murphy. Virtume Quinn and Byran Hanlon. Members of nearby councils are cordially invit- ed. |
 United States Postal Inspector F. X. Reilly visited the local postoffice Fri day morning. Everything at the of- flee was found to be up to standard and a very satisfactory showing was made.
 Thursday evening the dancers of the village enjoyed themselves at the Maennerchor Hall. An out of town or chestra furnished the music. The dancers were not so plentiful at this dance as at the preceding dances, due no doubt to the change in the climatic i conditions.
 Friday morning while at work on l the roofing of the Ponemah Mills F'reeland French was struck on the | head by a brick, dropped by one of the workmen above. The brick cut a 1 deep gash in his head and stunned MT. French for a time. The men at work on the job saw the accident and inn mediately rushed MT. French to the home of Dr. Thompson, where the cut was dressed. The wound was not se- rious but was extremely painful. MT French will be back on the job next | week.
 Examinations were held at the pa- rochial school this week and on ac- count of the severe heat were extend ed over several days.
 Dewey Smith spent Thursday even ing in New London.
 Word was received by Adam Troe- ger of North A street from his sor
 Henry who writes that he landed al
 New York the first part of the weel
 and has been sent to Camp Dix tC await his discharge. MT. Troeger ha:
 been overseas for about year. serv-
 ing in the ambulance corps. Mir
 Troeger is a druggist by trade. anC
 was employed by a Deep River firm up until the time of his enlistment.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
OILED PLAINFlELD ROAD
 MAKES MOTORISTS MAD

Automobile drivers who had the bad luck to travel the road from Plaintield Friday reported that it was one of the worse eamples of oiling that they have ever seen done by the state@ highway department From two miles the other side of Plainfield there is fresh oil on the road and no sand has been used, making it perilous and almost impos- sible piece of driving. One auto truck was seen that was only able to make any progress at all by it's crew getting out and scooping up sand with their hands to throw in front of the wheels for the whole distance it had to travel,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
LEDYARD

Wesley Q. Whipple administrator, has sold the Charles Pliman Whipple IIIn near C.der Hill to Albert L. Par meter.
 Ernest Lamb has sold his farm to Mir. Brown, a coal dealer of New Lon- don. Mr. Lamb has sold all his stock and tools, but will hold possession un- til fall. .s .e ..--. e.r.-.
 Hiram Whinple has sold his farm to MT. Cook of New York, who will take immediate possession.
 Miss Agnes Miller, Miss Margaret Stewart Mir. and Mrs Bell, Mr. BaX- ter and Mrs. Miller of New York were week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D. Barrett.
 :. A special meeting of the town school committee was held at Ledyard Gen. ter Tuesday. evening. It was voted to increase the teachers salaries 20 per cent. There will be three different grades of salary for the teachers, the same as last year.
 Charles H. Chapman of the Lester district transacted probate business on Wednesday. Mr. Chapman is S2, but is vary activdVfor his years.
 Childrens day will be observed in the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 Miss Lillian Gallup of Hartford has been staying few days with he1 mother Mrs. Russell Gallup.
 Miss Dorothy Goodenough- returned to Smith college Thursday after stay ing few days with her parents, Rev and Mrs. c. F. Goodenough. Ledyard grange. No. 16I, will worl the first and second degrees this (Sat- urday) evening with a class of 22- the largest class that has joined tht grange in long time. | George Brown has sold his farm il the southern part of the town. l Many native strawberries have beer carried to the Norwich market durins | the past week and have brought 4 cents per basket, wholesale. The Sen ator Dunlap variety seems to take tn I lead in early bearing this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
Great Plain and Montville.

Great Plain and Montville.
 A. 3. kiatheson Of Gordcn Bible College, Boston. is spending his sum- mer vacation here,
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel c. Beebe of Wethersfeld are visiting friends here
 Mr and Mrs. H. F. Beard, Roy L. Beard, Elsie and Evelyn Beard rotor ed to Attleboro, Mass, Sunday to wis it Mr Beard's brother, J. J. Beard.
 Miss Agnes Bedat and Eleanor liar rington of Ann street, were visitors Sunday al the home of MT and Mrs. Harry Bedat.
 Wednesday evening the Ladies' Aid society held social at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Wellington Miner at East Great Plain. Mrs,, Jerome recit- ed several selections and there waq singing by four little girls. also by Mrs. Frank Tyler. Mrs. W. E. Whit ing and Mrs. Joseph Elliott. A large crowd was present and sixteen dollars was realized.
 Sunday morning MT. Matheson will preach at eleven o'clock. Sunday cv- ening at 7.30 a Childrens concert will be held. Mrs C. Thomas Leffing well will he organist, Mrs. N. E. Whiting, Mrs. Joseph Elliott are the music committee and Mrs. Jesse Rog- l CTS, A D. Matheson and Miss Elsie l Beard are the programme and decora- 1 tion committee.
 As civilization advances, children | egin to worry at an earlier age.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
Gtle.Rnlk,titl, Norwich, Saturday, June 7, 1919
THE WEATHER.

Barometric conditions are quite un- settled tonight over the northern districts east of the Rocky Mountains, and there were showers from the up- per Mississippi valley eastward. Tenn peratures have fallen somewhat over the areas |, where showers occurred. There will be showers Saturday in New England and extreme eastern New York and the weather will be generally fair Sunday, Temperature changes will not be of consequence, Winds for Saturday and Sunday.
 North Atlantic-moderate south winds. showers Saturday; Sunday probably fair. s Middle Atlantic-moderate south winds, generally fair weather.
 Forecast.
 Southern New England: Showers Saturday; Sunday probably fair.
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from The Bulletins observations show the changes in temperature and the baro- metric changes Friday:
 --..-y4 Ther. Bar a. m. ..s.............. 70 3O.l0 6 D. m. .................. s74 30.o5 Highest S2. lowest TO.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Friday: Fair, show CTS at night. Fridays weather: As predicted
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07

Hewitt at New London.
 June 3. 1669-The resolution incor porating a Dime Savings Bank in Norwich was passed by the senate and now awaits the signature of the gov ernor
 Between six and seven o'clock on Wednesday evening as the steamer Martin was coasting up the Sound an immense water spout was discovered. When first seen it was several yards ahead of the vessel, moving rapidly uI the Long Island shore. The pillar at it's base was the size of a hogshead but some hundred feet up it was no larger than beer rkeg. 1t caught a rowboat and lifted it several hundred feet in the air. continuing it struck a brig, completely dismantling it in a few seconds. The spout went ashore on Long Island, deluging the beach for nearly an eighth of a mile.
 June 4. 1S69-The city election is now the great subject of conversa-
 tion, and as the day approaches the interest increases in intensity. It is understood thatS the flremen's organ
 izations will be out in full forces at
 the caucus this evening which is ex- pected to be a hot one.
 James Allen of Montvilfe has been nominated by the republican mem bers of the legislature TOT county com- missioner.
 The following is a list of deputy sherilfs. in Windham county: Abing- ton, Charles H. Osgood; West Kill lingly; Joseph Snow; West Wood stock, Jeremiah Church; Eastford Preston B. Sibley; Central Village, Jo- seph W. Cutler; Willimantic. Norman Maloney.
 June ,. 1SS9-The republican caucus
 resulted in the following ticket fer the
 city election was nominated: William M. Williams and Henry Peale; coun- cilmen, E. G. Bidwell, B. NJ. Upham
 John Michell and Albert D. Smith
 clerk, John L. Devotion; treasurer, r A. Dorrance; sherifs. James Ritchie and Joab $. Rogers; water commis- sioner, Nathan $. Gilbert. The remains of the iron arch at the bottom oe the east arm of the Yantit
 river have been sold by the selectmer l to George W. Fuller and he will raise | it next week, As soon as the iron i; removed the sand bar which obstructs 1 the channel will be swept away bS ] the current.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
STATE PHARMACY BOARD
 HAS ANNUAL ELECTION

At the annual meeting of the state board pharmacy at Hartford this~week the following officers were elected:
 President, J. W. Marsland, New Britain; vice president, J. B. Ebbs, of secretary and treasurer, H. M. Lerou, Norwich.
 Frank M. Hope of New Haven who succeeds H. E: Purdee, met with the board, Forty candidates for licenses to practice pharmacy were examined.
 P.-.J. GaPVin of Middletown, phar- macy inspector of the state. made his annual report, which showed that on the whole the stores were conducted satisfactorily. sa
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
Unclaimed Letters.

The unclaimed letters. in Norwich post office for the week ending June 7th, 1919, is as follows: Miss Agne Bailey, Mrs. Grace Barnes, J. J. Corey, Mrs. E. Corey, Mis- Gladys Crombie, Mrs. J. J. Daley, James A. Foley, c. M. NJ, Donner Johnson, Mrs. E. Leon- ard, Harry Lash, B. A. Moran. John Medick, Mrs. Grace B. Palmer, Jr., J. A. Rowlarn, Eugene Richard, John Yarbrough
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
MOOSE,

The state convention of the L. o. O. M. is to be held at Meriden on Saturday. June If, and it is planned to make this day one of the biggest field days held in the state. There is to be all kinds of sports and & gen. eral good time. A large delega ton from the local lodge will attend. There is to be class initiation at the local lodge on June 18th when at last thir- ty are to be taken into the order.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
MAR REED

Baltic, June 4. 1919. by Rev. W. T. O'Brien. Iosenh w. Lemoine and Miss Anna C. Cronin. PELOQUIN-LECLAI Wauregan, June ?. 1919, by Rev. J. C. Mathieu, I,udoire Pelequin and Miss Ida Le- clair. ESTEY-MAXSON-T Westerly, R. l.. June 4. 1919, by Rev Clayton A. Bur dick. Paul Franklin Estey and Char lotte Evelyn Maxson. BODo BARRIERE- Tn Danielson, June ?, 1919. Henry Bodo and Eva Gates BarrieTe.
 GHEYSENs GREENE In Norwich May 29. 1919, by Rev. P. F. Werth Victor Gheysens. U, s. N. of the submarine base. and Miss Bessie Greene of Taftville.
 DRESCHER = STUBBS In Plainfield June 4. 1919. by Rev. Arthur Bar wick Miss Anna May Stubbs of Plainield and Lawrence c. Drescher of Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
EORESTERS.

All three courts of Foresters in the city will unite on Sunday in a me- morial service and the decorating of the graves of deceased members The three courts will go to the Lefing- well cemetery, Yantic, Maplewood. g.. Mary's. St. Joseph's, Montville. Taft vile. Oak street and Hamilton ave- nue.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07

New Britau.-IHod carriers in the city have served notice on the master masons that starting July 1 they will expect so cents an hour for eight hours work and time and a half for overtime.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
UNITED .WoRkMEN.

The. bi-annual session of the Supreme Lodge, A. O. Jea w. will take place this week beginning Monday, June 9th, at Wilmington. Delaware. Represent tatives from. Connecticut to attend are, Judge John E. Fahey of Rockville Felix $. Meigs of Bridgeport. and Grand Master Workman Bro-n of Haven who will take the place. of Grand Matser Workman Brown of Hartford Supreme Guide c. Herbert Bishop of New Haven will be present also as member of the Supreme Lodge.
 This years convention is considered an important one by all who are ac- quainted with the conditions Of the order. The many opportunities for improvement along special lines Is recognized by members in Connecti- cut and other states and the steps taken at the convention in this di rection will be watched with interest by all.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
BORN.

BUTEAU-At the Backus hospital, Norwich. June S, 1919,, a son to Mir. and Mrs, Joseph H. Buteau of Baltic. CARY-In Hampton. May s1, 1s1s a daughter to Mir and Mrs. Dwight Cary.
 1919. a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Nor ris Marrotte.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
LODGE NOTES
OF COLUMBUS.

:. Ponemah. council, No 34. Knights of Columbus, of Taftvilie, has a class of twenty five ready for the eXempli- fication of the third degree on Sunday, June 8. the first time in over 15 years that this degree has been exenplified in Taftville. The degree work will be done at ? o'clock in Parish hall and will be followed by luncheon.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
DIED.

CHURCH-In Norwich, June ,, 1919.
 suddenly. EIva C., wife of Warren
 W. Church. aged 55 years. Funeral. services will be held at her late home. 14 Ann street, Sunday. June g. at 2.30 p. m. Burial in Yantic cemetery.
 BESTICK-In New London, June 4, 1919. Cora Beebe. wife of Charles NJ,
 Bestick, aged 4S years. GABRIELSoN-In Brooklyn, N. Y, b June 3. 19Hs, Henrietta, wife of Con
 rad Gabrielson, aged e1 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07

Ridgefield.- The home economies committee is planning to have it's sec ond canning exhibit in Ridgefield the latter part Of September, before the Danbury fair
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07

Selfmade women outnumber self made men dozen to one-as any dealer in cosmetics will tell you
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07
GREENEVILLE

Six hours, after high water 1t Is low water. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07

Sun. Moon and Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-07

As civilization advances, children egin to worry at an earlier age.
New-York tribune., 1919-03-28
Czech Premier Sees
BOLsheuism Ousted
From His Country

PARIS, March IS By The Associated
Press ).-"Our national sentiment is too
strong to yield to Bolshevk tcmpta-
tlons,'' said DR.. Karl Kramarz, Czecho-
Slovak Premier, at dinner given by
the press of Paris tonight. "Our ma
ton will stand firm against it unless it
is overcome by Bolshcvism's main
agent, hunger"
Among the guests were NJ. Benes.
Czccho Slovak Foreign Minister; NJ.
Trumbitch. ono Of the Serbian dele
gates to the peace conference; Basile
Maklakof, Russian Ambassador to
France; Prince Lvoff, former Russian
Premier. and now in Paris in the in
terest Of the anti Bolshevik forces in
Russia, and Boris Savinkof, former
Military Governor of Petrograd. who
is in this city as an associate of Prince
LvoT.
DR.. Kramarz admitted that Bolshc-
vism is in dangerous proximity to
Czecho- -Slovakia, but was distinctly
optimistic as TO the ultimate failure Of
this system of government. He added
that "if Bolshevism is victorious in
Russia then Russia will inevitably fall
under German influence"
He said that the economic situation
in Czecho-S -Slovakia has been much allev-
lated by the receipt Of supplies from
overseas by way of Hamburg.