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Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
ADvENTIsTs HOLD THEIR
 FIRST BUSINESS SESSION

At the going down of the sun on Fri day evening a hush of Sabbath stiffness settled upon the Seventh-day Advenrists assembled in the annual convention of the Southern New England conference in the Community House; Saturday being the day observed by them as tiie Sab bath.
 Various exercises were held during the day Friday. At g a. m., Pastor s. N. Haskell, of Massachusetts, conducted a Bible study, in which great interest was manifested. At 1o.45, conference in bus mess session convened for it's first meet ing. The roll call of delegates showed 1S4 delegates, representing churches in Connecticut and Rhode Island. The fol- lowing were elected to serve on stand ing committee during the session: Pastoral committee, E. D. Andross, of Washington, D. C.; committee on seating Charles Durham, Middletown; commit tee on revision of constitution, c. H. Gerald, Hartford W. E. Fortune, Bloom field; H., c. J. Walleker, New Haven.
 Committee on credentials and licenses H. C.. J. Walleker, New Haven; M. C. Wilcox California; E. K. Slade, Massa- chusetts
 Committee on plans: E. B. Franklin Massachusetts c. H. Gerald, Hartford w. A. Buller MdSSdCnuSeltS II. N' J Walleker, New Haven; Mrs. Bessie Vii cox, Hartford Charles Durham, Middle town 2. E. Andross, Washington, D. c M. c. Wilcox, California; H. P. Gram New Haven.
 Committee on nominations: Eller1 l Robinson, Providence E. F. Henry, Eas Greenwich, R. l.; W. R. Uchtman, West erly, R. l.; S. s. Gerard, New Haven c. F. Furnival, Bridgeport; D. K Sad; Massachusetts H. c. Wilcox, Hartford Charles Mueller Guilford; G. P. Coates Norwich.
 l President Robinson delivered an an 1 nual address before the conference showing encouraging results in all line of work during the past two years. In teresting reports were also given by tn
 secretaries of the educational, young peoples missionary volunteer, and Sat bath school department. c. J. Gerald treasurer. rendered his financial repor
 which, with the auditors certificate, wa adopted.
 At D. m., Pastor Wilcox, of Calitor
 mia, preached stirring sermon on tn subject of Christian Service. The day
 services closed with a sermon by Paste
 E. K. Slade at 8 D. m. on the topic Saved By Grace.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

MT. and Mrs. William B. Young have been spending the week at the Rangeley Lakes
 Miss Ruth Scrivener of South Man chester, is the guest of Miss Helen Wy man Peale.
 Mir. and Mrs. Willis Austin speyt a few days at Lake Champlain during the past week.
 Mrs. Daniel M Lester has. returned to her home on Warren street after passing the season. in the south
 Mrs. Foster Wilson and Miss Ami. Vaughn have returned, after visit in New York with MT. and Mrs. Frank L. Pratt.
 Miss Miriam Slidmore of the sta.e Normal School at wil1imantic was a guest recently of Mir and Mrs. Artbu, L. Peale.
 Mrs. William R. Jewett and Miss Fannie Jewett oss La Canada, Calif.. have opened their home at Norwich Town for the season. Miss McMullan. of New York, daughte, Of the late William S. McMullan, whose residence was No 256 Washington street is spending several weeks at Mrs. Avery's on Perkins avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. John B. Porteous arf daughters, Frances and Polly, of port. land, Me, and Mrs. B. NJ Crosthvaite and Miss Helen Crosthwaite of Pelhar Manor, N. T., and Mrs. H. C. Murray oi Willimantic have been guests at thu home of Mrs. John Porteous on Broad way.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
FUNERALS.
Thomas l. Callahan.

Funeral services for Thomas J. Cal lahan were held from the home of his brother. Hugh Callahan, at 145 Boswell avenue on Friday morning at s.15 O. clock with many relatives and friends at tending. There were many beautiful floral forms arranged about the casSet. At the services in St Mary's church. Rev. William H. Kennedy was celebran, of the mass of requiem and Mrs. T. J. Donovan rendered Some Sweet Day. and Mrs. Donovan and Henry La Foataine. who was at the organ rendered Beautiful Land on High. The bearers were four nephews, John, Joseph. Harold and William Callahan of Hartford. Burial took place in St. Mary's cemetery where Rev Fr. Kennedy read co nmittal ser vice
 Cummings and Ring vcfe i2 clial g ct | the funeral arrangements. Harold J. BigIey.
 The funeral of Harold ]. Bicley WI. held on Friday afternoon from the mort uary parlors of MCummin-s and Rini with many in attendance. The service were conducted by Rev. ;dyies P. Ga win. who conducted a ,ommIttal servic at the grave in St MarY's cemetery Friends were bearers.
 Mir. Bigley was born 21 years ago an lived the greater part of lis life in Eos Hartford. He died in this ci.y Wednes
 day. June Is, following an extended ll ness
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
WHITE CROSS COUNCIL
 ACCEPTS FIVE NEW MEMBERs

Five candidates were elected to mem bership on Friday evening at the reg ular meeting of White Cross Council, No. 1S, K. of C., held in the home on Broad way with many in attendance. One new application was received and arrange ments made to attend the annual mass for deceased members at St. Mary's church which services will probably be held on July 5th.
 An invitation was received from Rev. William A. Keefe requesting the council to attend the services to be held Sunday evening, July 4th at which there is to be an address by William J. Mulligan director of overseas work during the war. The invitation was accepted. An invitation was also received by the coun- cil from Rev. Nicholas Falatio, Catholic chaplain at the Submarine Base, inviting all members of the council to attend the field mass there on Sunday morning al which Rt. Rev. Monsignor George War ring of New York will be celebrant Many automobile parties of knights are planning to attend the open air services
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

Difficulties with the Norwich Musi-
 clans. union, which have made it inn
 possible for him to get an orchestra or even piano player for the Strand the ater on Water street have brought on the decision to close the theatre, accord ing to an announcement made Friday night by A. Davidson owner and sanag- CT of the theatre.
 The theatre will give its last motion picture show on Sunday night and will be closed Moday. Friday night there was
 but one show given and that without any music.
 In stating what his troubles with the Norwich Musicians union were MT. David son said that at the opening of the thea ter he secured a lalies' orchestra which | for a time proved very satisfactory but 1t was found necessary to secure male or chestra and he then secured what he be- | lieyed to be the best musicians in town ] under the leadership of Frank Benson. | After. this orchestra had been playing at
 the Strand for two or three weeks prac- tically every vaudeville show that was put on was handicapped by this orches- | tra and they complained to Mr. David l son.
 1 Because of this MT. Davidson said I | on Mr. Benson gave notice to him that | he would sever his connection with the 1 theatre orchestra on June 10th and | would. no longer play for him. MT. l Davidson thereupon secured from New | port union leader for his orchestra and had him here in the city ready to be- l gin his duties but the local Musicians union would not allow him to play. Last week Thursday and Friday the union ac- cording to MT. Davidson, sent MT. Benson 1 back to the Strand theatre to play and refused to allow any one else to take his place. On Friday MT. Benson left the orchestra and thereupon Mir. David son secured two other players in the city and they played on Saturday and Sunday but then MT. Davidson was notified Sun day night that these musicians could no longer play for him because the local mu- sicians 1nic1 would no+ allow them to play. MT. Davidson tried unsGccessfully
 to secure other muSiclaus all belonging
 to the musicians union but the local union
 he says, refused to allow them to pla
 at his theatre with the result that MT Davidson had to discontinue vaudeville
 and had to cancel musical show which
 he had booked for the coming week. He
 also was unable to continue showing pic. ; lures for the reason that he cannot SC.
 cure an orchestra.
 The next move, said MT. Davidson. came after the Norwich musicians union held z ; meeting June Is and the following com nlunication was sent to him: "At
 meeting of Local No. 235 A. F. of NJ 7 held June 18th, your petition for con
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
P, O. sUBsTATIoN CHANGE SCARES OFF MEN PATRONS

Many mere man has found the usefulness of the postal substation in the Boston store gone for him since the station was moved from the front of the store at the Ma nstreet entrance to the rear end of that part of the store.
 To reach the substation now involves long walk down an aisle bordered by long counters containing things confusing to the masculine sense and more than one of the male sex has baked at venturing into the strange environment when he found the gauntlet he had to run to run to reach the substation. A propor- tion of male trade has been diverted to the postoffice building.
 The new location makes a brighter spot for the office than the old one near the front door, enabling the clerks to enjoy daylight all day long where they had formerly had to have electric lights burning in the old office.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
TROUBLE WITH MUSICIANS BRINGS
 STRAND THEATRE TO CLOSE DOORS

sent to engage a ladies orchestra was presented by me and I was instructed to notify you that this local will not grant your request of June 18th, 1920, and no member of the American Federation of Musicians, either male or female will be allowed to work in your house. Re- spectfully, Fred N. Clark, Secretary No. 235''
 Thursday night, said MT. Davidson. President James I. McNulty, and other officers of the Central Labor Union saw him and labored with him not to issue statement which he had prepared an- nouncing his purpose to close the Strand theatre. Afer some ime, MT. Davidson consentend to defer issuing the state ment and telephoned to The Bulletin asking that the. statement be not used One of the men at the meeting, who re- fused to tell who he was also telephoned and pleaded that nothing be said to bring the name of the Central Labor Union in to the matter. The conference between MT. Davidson and the Central Labor Union representatives continued till one o'clock Friday morning, MT. Davidson I said, and a letter was written to the in ternational officers of the musicians at ! New York
 Late Friday night, the Centra! Labor Union officers again saw MT. Davidson, le said. This time their proposition was | that he should apologize to MT. Benson. This MT. Davidson refused to do, he l said, holding that he had done nothing | which called for any apology.
 According to what he has been told, said I Mir. Davidson, practically all of the la Dor unions of the city are in sympathy 1 with him and most of the members of
 the Musicians union feel the same way | and believe that he has been absolutely | upright and square with the union and | deserves better treatment than he has
 received. According to some of the mem l 5ers of the union it is the "rawest deal | they have ever heard of.
 MT. Davidson is grateful to the people
 of Norwich for their patronage and ap. | preciates everything that has been don,
 for him and is sorry that he is unable tC
 continue longer with the theatre but i
 is solely, he says, through the faSllt O
 the Musicians union and their metho(
 of doing business that compels him tt
 retire from the theatre field.
 When he leased the Strand theatre iron
 the shannon estate he spent about S20.
 900, he says, in making numerous i'm
 provements, which included a new seat
 ing arrangement, new lighting effects
 and redecorating the interior so that tn
 Strand was one of the prettiest theatres il
 this city. When he opened the theatre
 he secured high class vaudeville and fo
 many months the only vaudeville in tn city was at the Strand theatre and n expense was spared in securing the bes , of vaudeville and in making the Stran : theatre leader in the field.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
LOW HYDRANT PRESSURE DUE
 TO SMALL WATER MAINS

Chief Howard L. Stanton, in explaining the lack of water at the Andrews Bake " fire on Summit street on Thursday afternoon, said that it was due largely to the small six-inch water mains that sup piled that section of the city with wa ter He stated that in 1909 the esti- mated pressure was 40 pounds at the hydrant and that when Stony Brook res ervoir was annexed to the city's water supply the pressure was estimated at 4S pounds. This pressure when two hydrants are opened is greatly reduced and the friction loss after the hose is occupied on also helps to reduce the wa ter at this point. Until the bumper was hooked up the pressure was very low indeed, and even after that there was ev. idenee of vacuum in the main when the bumper drove out the water faster thar the main could supply it. Chief Stan
 ton also said that this condition was SC l in many parts of the city and that there were miles of finch main Tn residential sections that would seriously handicaI l fire fighting in these districts
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
MEMORIALS FOR FOUR
 ATTORNEYS NEXT FRIDAY

Next Friday morning at 10 o'clock in this city has been appointed by the New London County Bar association as the time for presenting memorials upon several deceased members of the bar.
 late S. $. Thresher and John c. Aver i'll of this city, Judge Charles Butler of New London and Judge W. A. Breed of Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
Had Been Preacher at Norwich.

The death of Sister Mary Isadore at St. Joseph's convent, Pennington avenue Hartford, last Friday. brought to close religious life of more than forty years. Johannah Hackett, as she was known in the world, was a native of Hartforl, and entered the Mercy order on March 15, 1877. She received the habit October II, 1877 and was professed March 90, 1880. Gifted with fine qualities that .listin- guished her as a teacher Sister Isadore filled with conspicuous success posts in Norwich, New Britain and Fair Haven, as well as at the Mother House in Hart ford. Her funeral took place last EIon- day morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
CAPT. GERARD TRoLAND
 VISITS NORWICH RELATIVE

Thomas H. Troland and son, Capt Girard B. Troland of the U. $. army engineer corps were guests Wednesday of MT. Troland's sitser, Mrs. Charles E Rogers in the Breed building. Capt Troland has been overseas two years He spent one year in France and Bel gium and the last year in Germany with his headquarters in Coblentz A few weeks ago he received word to report at once in Washington, D. C.. and was given two weeks leave of absence CT route. His many friends in Norwicr and New London were glad of his safe arrival He left Thursday afternoon for Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Frank E. Pearl.

Mrs. Emma J. Pearl. 61, widow of Frank F. Pearl died at her home in Clarks Corners, Thursday afternoon at 53O, after a short illness of heart trouble. She was the daughter of Will fam and Eliza Allen Phimleys of Benning- ton, N. r., and has been a resident of Hampton for number of years.
 Jacob Vetter.
 Jacob Vetter, veteran policeman of this city, died Friday morning at his home at q Platt avenue, following a long period of i'll health. Mir. Vetter had spent the winter in the south, but after his return to his home he had been in poor health and unable to leave his home. His death was due to heart trou- ble and occurred in bed while he slept.
 MT. Vetter was best known in this city as a policeman. He was the second old est member of the local force in point of service at the time of his retirement about three years ago. Since his retire ment he has retained his interest in civic affairs and at the last city meeting ex- pressed his regret at not being able tc be present and cast his vote.
 Born in New York on Nov. IS, 1858 the son of the late Jacob and Margaret Vetter, he came to Norwich when 15 years of age and has resided here ever since where ne Has uGCOLAle bAAE OA -NOA wich's most respected citizens. When he first came to Norwich he engaged ir the baking business at which he worked until he was about 90 years of age, then becoming a member of the local police force, to which he was appointed or July 1, 1882, and went on night duty He served for a time at first on the Lau. rel Hill beat, but thirty-hve years agc was transferred to the Boswell avenue night beat, changing beats with Officer Charles s. Ebberts. MT. Vetter contin ued in the Boswell avenue beat and tn, Franklin street beat to the time of hi retirement.
 On Sept. 2s, 1873, he was united fir marriage with Miss Emma Hilderbrant who survives him.
 He was a member of Norwich Lodge No. '43O, B. P. o. E. the Odd Fellows Fraternal Order of Eagles and Ger mania Lodge, Sons of Hermann. Beside. his wife he leaves a brother. John Vettei of this city. two sons. Arthur Harris anC Albert M. Vetter. both of Norwich, fiv, daughters, Mrs. Lewis Manchester. Mrs S. J. Colt, both of this city. Mrs. John E Daley of Hartford. Mrs Frank Walling ton of Baker, Oregon, and Mrs. Everet Stuller of Astoria, Oregon, three grand children and two great grandchildren.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
GIVE AUTHORITY TO SELL
 MEMORIAL HoSPITA

In the matter of the Memorial Hos pital Association of New London against the City of New London, Judge George E. Hinman of the superior court handed down judgment Friday authorizing the hospital association to sell a tract of real estate on Jefferson avenue in New London.
 Sale is to be at public or private sale and the proceeds in whole or in part to be invested in other land or buildings in New London, as a trust fund for the furtheranre of the hhaitable purposes of the hospital association, according to its charter.
 Report to the court is to be made or the sale.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
Workmen's vompensation

Two workmen's compensation claims have been approved as follows by Com missioner J. J. Donohue:
 P. s. Van Kirk Co.,, New London, em- ployer, and Fred Woleman, New Lon don, employe, confusion of foot, March 20, at rate of SIS.
 Ponemah Mills Taftville, employer, and Rose Blanchard, Taftville, employer, fingers lacerated, June 4, at rate of s1053.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
STATE FARM IS CROWDED
 SAYS SECRETARY KELLOGG

Secretary Charles P. Kellogg of the state board of charities said Friday that after inspecting the State Farm for Wo- men at East Lyme with Mrs. M. J. Wise of Hartford, the board of which Mrs Wise also a member would ask the 1921 general assembly for "a substantial ap. propriation" to be used toward the con struction of suitable buildings. Mir. Kel. logg was asked how large an appropri. ation was likely to be requested.
 ='I can't go so far as to quote figures, , he replied
 MT. Kellogg explained that he and Mrs. Wise. whose visit to the State Farm for Women was the quarterly in spection by members of the state board of charities, found the farm crowded with fifty-seven inmates for whom thert were only four houses.
 The State Farm for Women was es tablished by the general assembly ot 1917 and was opened in July, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
Mss DOnahOe Receives Degree at coIum-
 bia-

Miss Marguerite Hart Donahoe, the daughter of NJ H. Donahoe. lately retired from the Shetucket Worsted Mills, Bai- tic, was awaNded the degree of master of arts at Columbia university, New York city, June 3. She is a graduate of Trin- ity college, Washington, D. C., and re- ceived an A B. there in 1919. While at Trinity she was associate editor of "The Trinilogue," and during her course of study at Columbia last winter majored in journalism and English. Miss Donahoe's parents recently returned to Ocean Beach from wintering in Florida.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
State spent sa.1, 1,11s For Agriculture.

During 1919 Connecticut expended 221.119.50 for the benefit of agriculture through the upkeep of fair buildings and premises, according to an announcement by Secretary Leonard H. Healey of the state board of agriculture. The state gives s15,500 each year for the encour- agement of agriculture through assisting agricultural fairs. The latter collected in admissions and rentals $206,11350.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
MRS. CHARLOTTE CoMsToCK
 IN WILLIfANTIC HosPTTAI.

The Bulletins. East Haddam cores.
 pondent writes:
 Mrs. Charlotte Comstock of Norwich.
 while on visit to Mrs. Elizabeth Full
 ler's last week, fell on the doorstep and fractured her hip badly. Dr. M. w Plumbstead was called and reduced the fracture. The following day Mrs. Com
 stock was taken to the Willimantic hos nital
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
CONSUL ZABRIsKIE ON WAY
 BACK TO AGUASCALIENTE

Hon. Luther K. Zabriskie of this city is on his way back to his post as United States consul at Aguascalientes, Mexico ad is expected to arrive there next Tues day.
 He has been home on a furlough of about two months after three years of service in the consular service in Mex ico. Mrs. Zabriskie is to remain here for some time longer with her parents, Mir and Mrs. Clarence D. Boynton of 4s Cliff street.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
ORDERLINESs.

Little ones dress and undress thena- selves with very little assistance and en- joy doing SO if they are taught to fold their clothes carefully and put them in the same place every night, so they may find them in the same place in the urOrn- ing Then also have small coat hancars for their coats. which they may hsfF> on low hooks in the closet Their orderiiness will become a habit.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
Have You Piles?

Then You Have Something to Learn.
 Thousands who have piles have not learned that quick and permanent re- lief can only be accomplished with in- ternal medicine Neither cutting nor any amount of treatment with oint- ments and suppositories will remove the cause.
 Is a complete stag'nation of blood in the lower bowel and a weakening Of the parts. pr. J. s. Leonhardt was first to find the remedy. His prescr1p- tion is HEM -ROID, a tablet medicine. taken internally, that is now sold by tried 1t in 1000 cases with the marvel ous record of success in 9S per cent and then decided it should be sold unr der a rigid money-back guarantee. Don't waste any more time w1en outside applications. Get package or HEMSROID from Lee x Osgood today. It has given safe and lasting relief to thousands of people, and should do the same for you-it seldom fails.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
wOrkinE oyertime on City Cloek

Hey there" yelled Norwich theatre man to painter swinging brush above the clock on the city hall this week You're working overtime''
 ''No, not me" called back the painter as he proceeded with his work. uncon- scious of the joke that had "gone over his head"
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
NORTHWEST STORM WARNING;
 PORTLAND TO BLOCK ISLAND

New York. June 1S.-The weatherS bu- reau here today issued the following ad- visory storm warning:
 Northwest storm warning continued, 2 ?. m., Portland to Block Island. Dis turbance northeast of Cape Cod moving eastward. Strong northerly winds this afternoon and tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
FoREsTERs COURT GAINS II
 MEMBERS IN SIX NToSTHl

An enthusiastic meeting of Cour. City of Norwich, No. 63, Foresters, was held Friday evening in Foresters' hall It was, the last meeting of the summer season. Various committees made their report, which show a gain in membership of Al and in finances a gain of s2S4 in six months
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19

The kitchen paint soon acquires a shabby look from frequent cleaning. The use of soap only increases the difficulty, especially if the paint is vanished. The best way is to boil one pound of bran in a gallon of water one hour, then wash the paint with this bran water and it will not only be kept clean but bright and glossy.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-19
Uncaimed Letters

The list of unclaimed letters in the Norwich, Conn. postoffice for the week ending June 18th 1920, is as follows T. B. Binders. Mrs. Emily c. Finders (2)
 Mrs. Ellen Gillette, Gibson HaIlitt, liar | ry l.. Sears