Norwich bulletin., 1919-04-07

L. Stevenson in Iowa, at which time
she was assisting in the work of rails
ing the states quota of 5000 for the
W. C. T. us Jubilee fund. Mrs
Stevenson spoke in the First Congre-
gatienal church in this city about six
years ago on the subject of Prohibit
ton and is well remembered by many
ports from the various committees for
raising $1,000 by the local W. c. T. U.
were read, indicating encouraging pro-
gress. There is no doubt but that
the 81 600 will be raised in short order,
toward the $1,00A,000 National Jubilee
fund Announcement was also made at
the meeting of union service of all
Protestant churches in this city to be
held at the Methodist church, Sun
day, April 27th. The speaker will be
Mrs. Mary ID. Wilson of Hartford, who
is the key financial woman for the w.
C. T. U. in this state,
The final meeting of creditors Of the
bankrupt estate of Robert E. Shaw of
Putnam was held in this city Satur-
day morning at the office of Referee
Andrew J. Bowen. George F. Hol-
brook, trustee, read his report, which
was accepted. 1t is said that the es
tate will pay about fifteen cents on the
dollar.
Sergeant Major w. E. Baker is Wis
iting at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs Charles II. Baker in this city.
Sergeant Baker, who recently receiv-
cd his discharge from the service, was
attached to the base hospital at Camp
Hancock, Georgia.
| A continuance was granted by
! Judge F. Fl. Foss in the case of George
Ellis, charged with nom support of his
| five-year old child, in the local court
| Saturday morning. The time was ex-
tended to May LIST. 1t is understood
| that the child is to be taken care of
| by its grandparents and if this ar
I rangement is made, the case of Ellis
will be nolled when it comes to the at
tention of the court again.
| A number of WiIIimantic people
were in Boston over Sunday for the
purpose of seeing if possible any local
members of the returning 102nd Infan-
| try which was expected to embark at
| that port Sunday afternoon. 1t is plan
ned to give reception al some suita-
bic future date to all members of the
| Willimantic section of Company l.
| 102nd Infantry after their return to
this city Some of them are at theiI
homes in Willimantic now, but only a
small portion. A number of kilograms
| from local soldiers were received III
town over Saturday and Sunday an
nouncing their arrival in this country
| Among them was one for Mrs. Thomas
Willctt OF Lewiston avenue. from hei
son, Floyd WilIett, announcing his
arrival in New York city and subse-
quet departure for Camp Mills, L. I
Charles n. Morey, 81, died at the
/ Norwich State Hospital. Friday night
He was a former resident of Ash
ford and so far as is known has nc
relatives in this section. The body
was brought to this city and will be
taken to Ashford (today) Monday fol
burial.
i There was large attendance O.
friends and many clergyrnen were
present at the funeral of Sisteh Mary
Patrice, held Saturday morning at St
Mary's church, Baltic. A high mas!
OF requiem was celebrated by the pas
tor of the church Rev. ". T. o.
Brien, who also conducted a committa
service at the grave in the Baltic CEN.
otery. The bearers were Messrs. No
| Ian, Charon and Nolan of Baltic ane
Timothy Day of Willimantic.
The funeral of Mrs, w. w. Pal
mer. who died at st. Josephs hispita
in this city, was held from the FRS
| Baptist church in Lebanon, Saturda,
afternoon at one o'clock. Rev. e. j
Aver conducted the services. Their
was singing by a male quartet. TIL
attendance of relatives and friends wa
large and there were beautiful flora
tributes. The bearers were Deaco,
Ransom Warrington, 4. A. Boothby,
Fred Taylor, John kannard. Amo
Lille and George Briggs. Burial wa
in Wlllimantic cemetery. Jay NJ. Shep
herd of this city had charge of tn
funeral arrangements.
Announcement was made Saturda
by Lee Wing that he had disposed 0
his business in this city and is abou