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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
w. c. T. u. WILL CONTINUE
THEIR FINANCIAL DRIVE

The W. C. T. U. June meeting was
held Monday afternoon at their head
quarters on Shetucket street Mrs,
Charles A. Hagberg> presided, and the
meeting opened by all uniting in sing
ing What Friend We Have in Jesus,
with Mrs. Palmer at the piano. Mrs
Hagberg read the 103d Psalm and Mrs.
S. Howard Mead led in prayer.
The secretary and the treasurer read
their reports. which were accepted.
Several of the members reported
their success in soliciting for the Vic
tory drive, and it was voted to con-
tinue solicitations and hold a meeting
the first Monday in July to make fl
nal reports.
After an open discussion 1t was vot-
ed to hold a sale early in the fall, to
replenish the treasury.
1t was voted to send kilograms to
our representatives at Washington. D.
c., to support the constitutional pro-
hlbition amendment.
Mrs. Mead read an item which pic
tured Connecticut as the most back
ward of any state in the Union on the
temperance question. and much edu-
cational work is needed to enlighten
the people. The state which once was
called "the state of steady habits has
lost that reputation.
Mrs. H. F. Palmer is to lead the July
meeting.
The meeting closed with the Mizpah
benediction.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
FUNE ERALS
Mrs. Frencina c. Clark.

The funeral of Mrs. Frencina C.
Clark was held from her late home at
Gay Hill, Montville, at o'clock on
Monday afternoon. There was large
attendance and many beautiful floral
forms. The services were conducted
by Rev. G. G. Tibbitts. pasor of the
Montville Methodist church. The bear
ers were four sons of the deceased,
Willis N, John L.. Louis T., and Rich
ard M. Clark. Burial took place in
the Comstock cemetery where Rev. Mr..
Tibbitts read a committal service.
There were relatives present from
Clinton and SaybrQok. Undertaken
eager had charge Of the funeral ar
engagements.
Mrs. Clark died on Friday following
period Of illness of two years, but
had been confined to her bed for the
past month. She leaves five sons,
Louis F., John L.. Willis N. Herbert
N, all of Montville, and Richard NJ,
of Clinton. There are two daughters.
Mrs. Esther P. West of Montvilie and
Mrs. Hattie B. Hall of Saybrook
There are several grandchildren and
great grandchildren.
Mrs. Michael Donovan.
In The large attendance at the fu-
neral of Mrs. Michael Donovan were
relatives from Holyoke, South Man
chester, Providence and New London.
1t took place from her late hcme at
Ward street at SIS o'clock on Monday
morning. There was a profusion of
beautiful flowers which bore testimony
to the esteem in which the deceased
was held.
The body was conveyed to st. Pat
rick's church where Rev. John H.
Ty.oI aly o1111 "a
! high mass. Prof. F. L. Farrell pre-
| sided at the organ and at the offertory
Mrs. F. L. Farrell rendered feelingly
De Profundis and as a waiting hymn
Lead Kindly Light. The bearers were
Patrick Clifford, Michael Clifford, Mi
ehael LynGl and Timothy Foley, rela-
tives of the deceased, and Timothy and
Dennis Sullivan, close friends of the
family. Burial was In the family LOT
in st. Mary's cemetery. Undertaken
Hourigan had charge Of the funeral
| arrangements
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund w. Perkins
have opened their cottage at Eastern
Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Tyler Olcott, who
are in California. are expected home
next month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Costello Lippitt have
opened their cottage at Willimantic
for the season.
After passing the winter in New
Haven, Miss Caroline T. Gilman has
returned to her home on Washington
street.
Miss Mary F. Norton of Washington
street has returned after spending the
winter at Townsville. Ca. and at
Pinehurst, n. c.
Miss Marion E. Stark of the faculty
of a southern college is at home for
the summer vacation. Next year she
is to teach at Wellesley.
Sergt. Frederick w. Fleischhauer Of
New Britain. one of the Co. boys who
did guard duty in this city, has re-
turned to his home in New Britain af-
ter several days visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Everett Hall of Laurel
Hill avenue.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
OBITUARY
William Eybersee.

After an illness OF one week with
appendicitis, William Eybersee of
Fountain street, died Monday morn
ing at $40, having undergone an OPP
GRAFTON last Wednesday in vain hopes
of saving his life.
Mr.. Eybersee was born in Osterbeek,
Holland. January 5th, 1886, son Of John
and Gertrude Adams Eybersee. He
came to this country when boy OF
thirteen years, and has always resided
in Norwich since then.
October 8, 1918, he was united in
marriage with Miss Mary Leary, who
survives him. Other relatives who
survive are his father. two sisters and
two brothers in Holland. a brother,
Gerret j. Eybersee, who is in service
in Archangel, Russia, brother Mar
| tyn Eybersee, residing in Manchester,
| Mass, and another brother, John Ey-
bersee, who with his family resides on
Harland road at Norwich tosl.
| Since locating in Norwich, Mr..
| Eybersee had been employed by many
| as a skilled gardener. For a time he
was a chauffeur for the late Miss Pope
| Of Broadway, and continued as such
until her death. Five years ago he be-
came chauffeur for Mrs. George D.
Colt of Broadway, position he capa-
bly, filled until giving up work-a week
| ago last saturday.
! People by whom Mr.. Eybersee was
| employed speak in the highest terms
of his faithfuiness as an energetic
worker, and also of his never failing
| courtesy, as it has been said of him
he was most kind and very pleasant
| person to meet.
| Eugene J. Cass.
Following period of i'll health ex-
tending over the past four months the
death of Eugene J. Cass, of 565 North
Main street occurred in this city al
$50 o'clock on Monday evening. Early
in Fes ruary Mr.. Cass suffered IA ala
tack of convulsions while at work an6
later in March was again stricken. He
was takc1 to the hospital for treat
ment in april and has been there even
since.
Mr.. Cass was born in Richmond, n
| H, on September 9Th, SO years ago, the
son of Jonathan and Susan Watkins
Cass. Thirty7six Years ago he was
united in marriage with Ida ]. Longley
in Petersbore. N. H. For Is years HI
was employed by the Boston Revere
trolley road as conductor. From Re
we're he came to Norwich and for tn,
past nine years has been a conducto
for the Shore Line Electric company
He was a. member of the trolleymen'
union. He was devoted member o
| the Federated church in Greeneville
| where he took an active interest in tn
affairs of the church. He also con
Quoted a meat business in Greeneville
He leaves hi/ wife and three chill
dren, a son. George Cass who is in tn
navy, stationed at the Portsmouth, \
H, naval hospital two daughters
Mrs. Muriel MORRISON OF New Londo
and Miss Mildred Cass of this cit!
There are several grandchildren.
Mr.. Cass was of quiet nature tax
ing great pleasure in his home life.
man of sterling qualities he was we
; liked and respected by all he came
I contact with. The family has the sir
l. l. cerest sympathy of a large circle
u | friends
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
PERSONALS

Eric Carlberg of Ivoryton was in
Norwich recently.
Miss Edna Stewart of Norwich has
been Danbury visitor.
Miss Gladys Louden. of Norwich
spent Memorial Day in Deep River
with friends.
August Clauson of Woodstock has
been staying with friends in Cromwell
over the holidays.
Miss Mary Carroll and Mrs. T. Wal
lace of Norwich were recent visitors
with Mrs Jesse Tootili. of Sterling.
Captain George R. Case of 20 Ocean
avenue, New London, formerly of Nor
witch, is spending a few days in
Greenport.
Mrs John L. Comstock. of Hemp
stead, l.. l., formerly OF Laurel Hill,
is visiting Mrs. William NJ. Perkins, OF
Mckinley avenue
J. G. Rainey is slowly recovering at
his home on Hamilton avenue from
muscular bruises received in an au-
tomobile accident a week ago.
Miss Ruth Cooper of Central VIII
lage has entered Backus hospital
Norwich, to become nurse She was
in training at the New London hospi-
| tai last winter.
MIR. and Mrs. Elmer E. Miller and
| Two sons, Everett and Hubert. of Pres
| ton, motored to Norwich Town in
their recently purchased gar and were
guests of relatives in Ya1Iic. They al
SO called on friends on West Town
| street.
: Lieutenant S. H. Whipple of Nor
witch, an undergraduate at Trinity col
| lege in the class of 1920, who saw ser
vice in France with the British Royal
| Flying Corps. is writing series of ar
| ticles for a Hartford Sunday paper
Lieut.. Whipple was in Norwich since
his return in February.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
GAVE SHOWER FOR
MISS MARY TIGHE

There was very enjoyable shower
given Monday evening at the home of
Miss Margaret Shannon on Broad
street in honor of the approaching
marriage of Miss Mary Tighe to
George E. Chamberlain of Philadel-
phia.
One of the features of the shower
was a mock marriage, Miss Katherine
Sample taking the part of the bride
and Miss Harriet McGlone was the
groom. Miss Irene Quinley made
very solemn minister. Many vocal and
piano selections were rendered with
Miss Katherine Tracy playing the pi-
ano accompaniment for solos by Miss
Mary Neason and Miss Mary Thomp-
son. A duet was sung by Miss Kath-
crime Handrahan and Miss Katherine
Throw. Miss Tighe received many
beautiful gifts which included cut
glass, silver and some exquisite handi-
work. Refreshments We're served aft
er which the party broke up wishing
Miss. Tighe much happiness in her
married lite.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
NORWICH DOCTORS HOLD
THEIR ANNUAL BANQUET

The annual banquet Of the Norwich
Medical association was held Monday
evening at the Wauregan house with
Rev. c. H. Ricketts, as the guest and
principal speaker at the post prandial
exercises.
DR.. G. C. GiIdersleeve, vice presi-
dent, was the POSTMASTER, having been
filing the duties of president since the
death of DIR. C. z. Stark last Septem-
Der.
Among those to speak informally
weer DIR. T. S. Wilcox of the Norwich
state hospital DIR. H. A Levin, house
physician at the Backus hospital. DR..
R. r. .Agnew. DR.. l.. F. LaPierre, DR..
E. J. Brophy, DR.. George Thompson,
DR.. F. J. Harper and DR.. A. c. Free
man.
Geer's orchestra played during the
evening.
On account of the absence of DR..
Lester E. Walker. secretary of the as
ISOLATION, the annual election was not
held. He was detained by Hines.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE IN THREE WAYS

John Sbaler, SO, who has been work
ing for the last four months on the J.
William Frink farm in Franklin, tried
three different methods of suicide on
Monday afternoon while Respondent
and deranged but failed in all when.
a Central Vermont freight train was
brought to stop in time to avoid run
ming over him as he lay on the track
Shafer was kept Monday night at
police headquarters in this city under
guard and will be examined as to his
sanity today (Tuesday) and probably
be committed to the Norwich state
hospital through the probate court.
About 8 o'clock in the afternoon he
gashed himself in the groin with a
jackknife, making deep wound about
three or four inches long and also
made superficial cut over the upper
region of the abdomen. He followed
this up by jumping into Peck Hollow
brook. but didn't stay long enough to
be drowned. changing his. mind and
crawling up the bank onto the rail-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03

road track where he lay down in the
path of an approaching freight train.
at point south of Murphy's cross
ing.
The train crew managed to bring
the train to stop in time and took
him aboard and brought him to the
Frink place. There he was kept in
the barn while word was sent to First
Selectman c. B. Davis of Franklin
who had the second selectman, M. F
Beckwith, bring the man to the Nor
witch police station for keeping over
night.
At the police station DR.. Paul Ga
die sewed up the gaping wound in the
mans groin. putting from Is to Il
stitches into it. Then Shaler was pu
into the detention room for the nigh
wit ha guard over him.
The man says he has been sick ana
is discouraged. He is unmarried ant
says he has no relatives. He has beer
working on several farms in Franklin
before he went to the Frink farm.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
ANNUAL CITY MEETING
GOES OVER TO TUESDAY

Mayor J. j. Desmond called the an
nual city meeting TO order promptly at
o'clock Monday afternoon in the
town hall. but it was at once ad-
journed to a later date according to
the usual custom.
On motion of Corporation Counsel
Joseph T. Tanning, adjournment was
taken to Tuesday, evening, June 10. at
5 o'clock, when consideration of the
estimates for the year will be the bus
mess of the evening.
City Clerk J. A. Desmond kept the
minutes of the brief meeting which
went on"while the group of election
officials were clustered around the ma
chimes preparing to take off the vote
before a small following of interested
spectators.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
GRADUATING NURSES HOLD
ANNUAL CLASS DINNER

The graduating class of the Baekus
hospital school for nurses held its an
nual class dinner with covers laid for
seven, Monday evening at O'Clock at
the Wauregan house. After the din
ner the balance of the evening was
spent at the Davis theatre.
The class will be at the Osgood Me-
mortal parish house of Park church
this (Tuesday) evening for their grad
uating exercises. which will take place
at 8 o'clock. All graduate nurses will
be cordially welcome at the exercises
and at the reception which will follow
at the nurses residence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CONSIDER BUYING HOME

1t was reported Monday night that
White Crog; council, No. IS. Knights
of Columbus, had bought piece Of
Broadway property for a council home
and club house, but the prospective
seller said that the deal had not been
closed though there seemed to be every
prospect that it would be.
The property is admirably suited to
the purpose for which the Knights of
Columbus would use it, being located
not SO far from st. Patrick's church,
having large house and a fine level
lot of good size which would furnish
facilities for tennis courts and outdoor
recreations.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
MADE CONTRIBUTIONS
TO SALVATION ARMY

Those contributors to thf Salvation
Army fund who gave more than $25,
who have not been mentioned yet are
as follows: International Silver Com
pany, $685. Norwich Wooden Com
nany, s65.67; Hall Brothers. s27.73;
Winchester Wooden Company, S25.25:
tuberculosis Sanatorium, s25; and the
Richmond Radiator Company, $40.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SYMPATHY TO PRESIDENT

meeting of the executive commit
tee of the Chamber of Commerce was
held on Monday morning at which it
was voted to send wealth of flowers
TO the funeral of DR.. John NJ. King.
son of President Frank J. King. 1t was
also voted to draw up resolutions of
sympathy and present them at, the
open meeting which will be held on
Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Y. M. c. A. DRIVE STARTS
WITH 1929 FIRST DAY

The local Y NJ. C. A. campaign for
current expenses was launched aus
piciously Monday morning and the
first reports were turned in last eve
ming. The team members partook of
cafateria lunch at $50 after which
Campaign Manager Allyn L. Brown
called on President James L. Case for
a brief talk, and Mr.. Case told of the
desire of the directors to make the
coming year the biggest in the history
of the association. and urged every
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
ENDORSE j. p. HAYES FOR
ELkS' DISTRICT DEPUTY

James p. Hayes, past exalted
ruler of Norwich lodge of Elks. was
unanimously endorsed for district dep
ty of the state of Connecticut by the
exalted rulers meeting held at New
Haven on Sunday.
Endorsement by the past exalted
rulers association is practically assur-
ance of appointment by the incoming
grand exalted ruler at the Atlantic
City convention in July.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03

The United States Government runs
a printing Office as big as the offices
of the six biggest publishing houses
of the country put together. 1t costs
about $12,000,000 year to operate and
prints SO many documents that are
sent through the mails franked that if
postage were paid on them $S6,000,00
worth of stamps would be required.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Going Back to Lewistown, Pa.

Miss Esther Brown, who since last
January has been a popular clerk in a
Main street store in this city, during
which time she resided on the East
Side with her sister, Mrs. Charles
Knouse, left Norwich Saturday on the
Colonial express. for ner home in
Levistown, Pa. Miss Brown is a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. o. Brown.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Small Fire Monday Evening.

There was a small fire in the rear
of 1926 Main street, the Alice build
ing annex, early Monday evening. The
chief responded to the call and six
gallons q chemical were used to ex-
tir euish the blaze which was in
! treSs in the rear yard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Misses Movie Reel For Boys.

The Wednesday afternoon activities
for e7bers and nom members of the
Y. NJ. C. A. have been very popular
among the boys of Norwich. This week
however the will be no get-together.
The boys work secretary of the Y.
NJ. G. A. had hoped to secure an ex-
ceptio7ally fine four-reel moving pic
ture , an educational nature, but was
unable to do so for this week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Private Mckenzie Has Visited Here.

Private john MckenZle. Co. A, IND
infantry, U. S. A, which has been sta
toned at Honolulu for the last three
years, has been visiting former
Greeneville friends here and is to start
back today (Tuesday) to reioin his
command which is now at Fort
Dodge, Iowa. Before going into the ar
my he was employed at the bleachery
and the velvet mill.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Arrives Home From Germany.

Claude Wilson of Elizabeth street
who has been in the army service for
the past eighteent months and has
been with the Army of Occupation in
Germany has arrived home.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Junior Drill For Gym Exhibition.

Tuesday afternoon at four O'clock
the Juniors gymnasium members of
the Y. M. c. A. will have their final
drill before the annual exhibition
which will be held on Thursday eveIe
ing. AT this meeting the "Y" Junior
baseball team will be reorganized.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
J. o. stutsman on Vacation,

j. o. Stutsman. director of the Ar
my and Navy club here, is having a
short vacation. While he is away a
Norwich business man is taking his
place Temporarily.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Telephone People Help Salvation
Arney

Employees of the Southern New Eng
land Telephone company have raiEed
$21.75 for the Salvation Army and
turned it over to the campaign com
mittee on Monday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
viii Return Woman to New Haven.

A woman from New Haven brought
to the Norwich State Hospital Monday
under an illegal commitment from
New Haven city court is to be return
ed to New Haven today (Tuesday) by
Dr. Franklin S. Wilcox, superintendent
of The hospital.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
The reports of the teams were con-
sidered very encouraging and were as
:. .... ........ $923.O0

Mrs. Charles J. Twist was in charge
of the cafeteria lunch and she was as
sisted by several of the auxiliary la
dies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03

There a re some things beyond the
scope of the human mind, and wise
is the man who is wiling to let it 60
at that.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Naturalization Session.

There is to be a naturalization ses-
sion of the superior court here today
(Tuesday).
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
Was an Efficient Solicitor.

Miss Alma Fenton proved an eff
cient worker In the Salvation Army
campaign and turned in the largest
amount amo4-g the volunteer solicitors.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03
R 4 { j N A II S N
Physician Believes . csnuins Remedy
fer tbs Disease Has Been Found.

Physician Believes . Genuine Remedy
fer tbs Disease Has Been Found.
Rhspma. the wonderful rheumatism
remedy, now sold by all kood drug
gisfs, gives quicker AMI mere lasting
relief than other remedies costing
many times as much.
Rheunia acts with speed; 1t brings
in. Z few days the relief you have
prayed for. 1t antagonizes the poisons
that cause agony and pain In the joints
and muscles and qui:is:y the torturing
soreness completely disappears.
Read what reputable physician
most careful Investigation pf the for
mtlla employed In the m Mt facture ..
Rheuma, and ! heartily rae s-.rend II
as a remedy Cor all ferns 81 rD"urs-
tisnf. I and Rheuma far Ia advance
OF the methods generally employed in
the treatment OF fheumatism. and al
together different in composition from
the remedies usually preYcribed.".--Df.
NJ. C. Lyons. This certnn,y shauiJ
give any rheumatic sufferer confidence
to try this harmless and inexpensive
H You have rhspmafi.n in any
form don't delay--:rS lineuns. today.
Leo q osgood win supply you and re-
turn your money II II does not give
ysu quick and joyful relief. =
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03

Professor David Todd, director
Of the Amherst College astronem-
fcal observatory, who recently
sailed tor Mantevideo to take Oh
servations of solar eclipse May
2sth from a naval seaplane at an
altitude of 10000 OF 1900 feet,
Professor Todd predicted that his
plane, which is an innovation in
astronomy. would result in obtain
ing clearer photographs Of an
eclipse than ever have been made
before.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03

Only a truthful man knows how
much he lies.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03

State Hospital Record Population.
The Norwich state hospital had on
Monday the largest population in its
history. This was 1871,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03

man to put forth his best efforts dur
ing the week that the campaign might
be brought to a successful conclusion.
He announced that former General
General Secretary w. A. More would
be present this (Tuesday) night.
Leonard o. Smith and General Sec
rotary Hill each made brief remarks,
prophesying success for the campaign.
Before calling for the team reports
the campaign manager expressed his
pleasure at the enthusiasm manifested
on the part of the team members. Fol-
lowing is list of team captains;
Team A-Leonard O. Smith.
Team B-J. C. Macpherson.
Team C-Shepard 3. Palmer.
Team D--Herbert B. Cary.
Team E-Frank l.. Arnold
Team &c. E. Carpenter.
The reports of the teams were con-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1919-06-03

A very little tombstone may tell a
very big story.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-06-27
COMMITTEE

LOUIS MARSHALL, Chairman
CYRUS l.. SULZBERGER, Secretary
A. E. ROTHSTEIN, Associate Secretary
ARTHUR LEHMAN, Treasurer
PAUL BAERWALD, Associate Treasurer
20 Exchange Pl, New York.