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Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
PERSONALS

Miss Beatrice Sharp of Cliff street has returned after spending the iloli- days in New York and Newark, N. J.
 Lloyd Herbert of Taftville spent. New Years at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Jonas L. Herbert, of Gris- wold.
 Miss Ella M. Potter. who has been spending New Years with 6Irs. George c. Lane. at Stafford Springs, has re- turned home. -
 Frank J. King, of Court street was taken to Backus hospital Friday and will undergo a surgical operation to- day (Saturday)
 Mir. and Mrs. Clicord Davison of 126 Mckinley avenue went to Boston New Years day for the week end and will attend ths poultry show while there.
 John Olaf, IT,. draughtsman for a Bridgeport frm,. arrived New Year's s day to make a brief stay at the home of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. John Olaf of Yantic.
 In reference to the recital given at the Backus hospital New Years eve by Prof. Hugh Kinder's pupils. it should have stated that Miss Char lotte Fowler took the solo part in Ha- waiian Moonlight instead of Miss Marion Allen
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
pUIGOT O= ADRsEAIA Ie
 VISIONARY MEETING TNpIc

At the January meeting of the For elgn Missionary society of the United congregational church, held Friday afternoon at S.S0 in the Sunday school rooms at the church. the general topic was Armenia. Miss Margaret Camp bell, president of the society. con ducted the business part of the meet ing, and the program was in charge of Miss Jane McG. Aiken.
 A reading that gave a vivid picture of the troubles of Armenia was given by Miss Elizabeth Huntington, and Miss Nancy Lucas spoke of the polit. ical aspects of the situation.
 Mrs. p. ". Higgins. who is on the general local committee on the Near East drive. presented this in an i'm pressive way. The members were also remineed of the Walker home at Au- burndale, to which the members make contribution at this time. each year
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
Loyal Temperarce Lecion Meets.

Company c. Loyal Temperance .Le- zion, held a very interesting session Friday afternoon. The president, Robert Montgomery, conducted the opening exercises. all uniting in sing ing We Are All Rejoicing. The super intendent compared the opening of the new year to 8 new book and advised how to live so as not t3 soil the pages. The following members entertained with music: Guido Ottaviaro piano solo, Little Bo Peep: Helen Cuprak and her brother William, three piano and 'vfo- lin duets. The Castle Hall. The Even ing Star Waltz and Beautiful Ohio.
 Mrs. George Congdon spoke to the aHildren of her reco'lections when she held office in the T.. T. L. at Williman- tic in her girlhood days, and urged the children to prove true to their instruc- tions and attend the meetings regu- larly.
 All present were treated to popcorn balls. Eight more names were add ed to the roll Robert Storms, the color bearer, held the flag while it was safuted, and the services closed with the .Mf2pah henediction. 4-.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03

Major Harold Storrs Hetrick, U. S. A., a former Norwich Free Academy student and now in charge of the en- gineers of, the Mississippi River Dis triet from New Orleans to Vicksburg, was shot and mortally wounded at his home in New Orleans late Thursday night.
 At an early hour this (Saturday) morning Major Hetrick was still alive but his condition was serious
 The police are not sure whether an unidentified man or Mrs. Hetrick fired the shot which wounded the mafor in the head.
 Mrs. Hetrick, according to the po- lice. said strange man in, civil an clothing rang the bell. forced his way into the house, and in a scuffle with the major, who resented the intrusion, fired at him. She told the police, they said, that she fired a pistol at the stranger during the scuffle. The majors army cap was found hlood- stained some distance from the -ae and man was seen running from the scene of the shooting.
 Major Hetrick was taken to hos pital. but was unable to talk, and at midnight the doctors declared his brain had been injured and that he would die.
 Major Hetrick was graduated at
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
MORROW NOT CANDIDATE
 FOR VICE PRESIDENCY

Louisville, Ky. Jan. 2.-The Louis- vile Times. today prints denial from Governor Edwin P. Morrn= that he Is. a. candidate for the republican vice presidential ron n;nation.
 Mir Morrow is quoted as having said he aid not want his name used in that ron, ection ad that such talk has za tendency to confuse and ombarrass. whatever plans and policies may formulate," as governor.
 Mir. Morrow's statement came on the heels of republican party workers heIe where tentative plans were made to present MT. Morrow's name as 2 can d!date in various state primaries.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
After installation refreshments
HAD NINE CANDIDATES
 FOR DEGREE AT K. OF c.

The first degree was worked on nine candidates at the regular meeting of White Cross Council. No. 13, K of C., held on Friday evening in the Sun light building. The meeting balloted on four names for membership and six new applications were received. Plans were discussed relative to the holding of a whist and dance within the next two weeks, the date to be announced later. There is to be spe- clay meeting on Sunday afternoon for the conferring of the second degree on a class of candidates numbering be- tween 50 and 60. It is expected that there will be a large attendance at this meeting. Plans are also being made for the exemplification of the third degree on Sunday. Jan. Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
COMFORT CIRCLE, X. D., HOLDS
 ANNUAL MEETING-NuMRE 2e

At the annual meeting of Comfort circle of the Kings Daughters. held his week at the home of the leader, Mrs. Albert T. Utley. on Mckinley avenue, the following officers were elected: Leader Mrs. A. T Utley; vice leader, Mrs. !. H. Alien; secretary. Mrs. Alvin D. Lewis; treasurer. Mrs. William H. Baker; chairman Of mem bership committee, Mrs. William H. Geer: of visiting committee. Mrs. F. A. Miller.
 Mrs. Lewis read her report as sec retary. In the absence of the treas- urer her report was read by Mrs. Frank I Dodge. It was voted to con- tinue the reeular lfres of eharita ble work, including sewing for the Red Gross ard United Workers.
 The circle has q membership of 2s having gained four new members during the year. c
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
AIR MAIL PILOT FLEW
 215 MILES IN s3 MINUTES

Washington, Jan. 2.-All American records for a nonstop flight of more than 200 miles are believed by post office department officials to have been broken today by James H. Knight. an air mail pilot, who flew with a faad O. mail from Cleveland to Ba,lefoute, Pa. distance of 215 miles in sS minutes. The fight was made at an average of 156 miles an hour and was seven minutes better than a sIuilar trip made by Knight last September. The start from Cleveland was made in 9 raging snowstorm.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Iahn Mnnahan-

The funeral of Mary Rourigan, wife of the late John Monahan. was held ftam her late home at Hickory street Friday morning with a large number Of relatives and friends in attendance, Rev Myles P. Calvin offieiated at the services at St. Patrick's church Revs. J. IF. Frederick and William Fl Kennedy had seats in the sanctuary. The bearers were all nephews of the deceased: John A.. Hourigan of Jew cit City and James, Richard and Mar tin Hourigan of this city. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Anopg those in attendance at the fureral was Mrs. Monahan's daughter, Sister Mary Albertus, nun from the New Haven convent.
 Hourigan Brothers were in charge O. the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
OFFICERS INSTALLED IN
 MANCHESTER UNITY LODGES

After q short business meeting of Loyal Hugh H. Osgood lodge, I. o. O.. F., NJ. U.. in Pythian hall Friday eve ming, the lodge went into joint ses- sion with Victory lodge for installa- tion of the officers of both lodges.
 The following officers were duly seated:
 Bentley N. G.. Lena Woolley; R. S. to N. G., Elizabeth Greenhalgh: L. S. to N. G., Grace Shaw: V. G.. Annie Partridge; R. s. to Y. G., Louise Will liams; L. s. to V. G.. Lillian Prodeu; P. S., Margaret Wood; E. g.. Alice Newton; treasurer. Mabel Hill; war den, Alice Moore; guardian, Abbie Olson; chaplain and L. M. Mary
 For Hugh H. osgood Lodge-G. .M., Jess Greenhalgh: N. G.. Herbert Rev nard; R. $. N. G., Edward Crooks; L. s. N. G.. Jos. Warmly; V. G., Wil- bastian; L. $. V. G., George McNally; P. S, Joseph w. Wooley; R. S., Frank Hill; treasurer, Thomas Addison; warden, Jos. Fletcher; chaplain and L. M.. Stirling Nelson; guardian, Jas. McNeely.
 After installation refreshments were served by the following com mittee: Brothers Hill. Partridge and Wood and Sisters Hill, Partridge and Wood. Four teams were formed to take part in bowling tournament be- tween the lodges in Norwich, Baltic and Plainaeld. One candidate was voted in.
 The officers were duly installed by P. c. Riggs and Bentley. the deputies Of the lodges. Jewels were presented to. Sister Moore and Brother E. John son for their services during the past year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
STUDENT NURSES HAVE
 NEW YEARS GRAB BAG

Mrs. Hugh Henry Osgood, as has been her custom for the past 25 years furnished the grab bag for the stu dents of the training school of the Backus hospital on New Years The nurses opened the bag on New Years morning and the gifts contained were the cause of much merriment When Mrs. Osgood first introduced her GUS tom of furnishing the grab bag the training school numbered only two pupils. but at the present time there are 30 students enrolled.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
ENTERTAlNen WoMAN'e GUILD
 OF ST, JAMES CHURCH

The nenhers of thne Wo-na-'s Guild were entertained by Mrs. C. B. Lucas and Mrs. Lillian Lucas at their home in Poquetanuck Friday. The day was spent in social way luncheon, being served by the hostesses, assisted by Mrs. c. V. Weeks, Mrs. George Mur- phy and Miss Eva Rist. A New Years gift, obening of which afforded much amusement. was received by each guest. Original recitations and songs by the me"hers- of the gui1d added much to the entertainment of the day. Five hundred was played during the afternoon, prizes being won by Mrs. Ross. Mrs. Doolittle and Miss Nicon, consolation by Mrs. Hardness and Mrs. McKelYeY
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
1o1 ,2o9 CARS REGISTERED
 IN STATE LAST YEAR

During the year ending Dec. s1. the receipts. of the state motor vehicle department amounted to s1,481,687 50, For the year 1918 the receipts were S1,2S5,078.65. The receipts for 1919 were from the following sources: 1O1: 209 registrations (commercial and pleasure cars), S100, ,56614; 116.388 operators licenses. $292,776; fines, S5S, ,OS6 04 other fees and receipts, ST. 15,914 in the number of pleasure Id commercial and of 19.393 in the nun Der of operators licenses issued. The number of fatal accidents in the state for the past six months of the year 1919 was 125.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
INTERPRETATION DIRECTOR
 TO BE SPEAKER HERE

At the banouet of the Mems cla ss of the Central Baptist Bible school next Monday evening they are to have 9 speaker who will make the meeting one of special interest. This is Fred Clayton Butler of Washington, D. C., director of Americanization, who Is an able speaker. and has been prominent in chamber of commerce work. MT. Butler hos had opportunity to get a 0ation-wide outlook upon the trend of the times and is exnected to have much of interest to say to the men of tho class when they have their ban QlIet
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
SHOWER WAS GIVEN
 FOR MRS. BENJAMIN ROGERS

A miscellaneous shower was given Mrs. Benjamin Rogers on Friday ev- ening at the home of her cousin, Miss Nellie A. Church of Mowry avenue. The evening was spent with music and games several selections being rend- cred by Miss Rose Timmins. A buffet lunch was served during the evening by Mrs. G. Church, assisted by Mrs. Dexter Church, mother of the bride, and Mrs. Edward Sullivan. Mrs. Rog- CTS received many handsome and use- full gifts from her friends who wish her happiness in her married life.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
Firemen Climb Jail Hill.

Several members of the Norwich fire department had Alpine hill climb ing added to their accomplishments Friday afternoon when they were call cd to put out fire in leaves on the slope of Jail Hill back of a Union street residence. Several boys start ed the bonfire in a c,unp Of leaves near the top of the hill and then de- parted oyer the brow. The firemen had to scale the almost perpend 'cu1ar slope at this point from Union street to get at the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
GRoToN IRON WORKS ARE
 NOT TO BE SHUT DC

P. LeRoy Harwood announced in New London Friday morning, follow ing a conference that he had with Edwin A. |, Morse, president of the Groton Iron Works that there was no truth in the current ranors that the yard, was about to close.
 "The yard will remain a permanent industry" stated MT. Harwood, "and the year 1920 will not see the disso- lution of the plant as some have un- dertaken to state.".
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
THoMPsoNVILLE TO HAVE a
 A GERMAN CANNON

New York, Jan. 2.-Wilham J. MullI- gan, chairman of the Knighmts ot Columbus committee on war activities, announced today that a German can-
 non, captured. by Americans in the Argonne forest was awarded to him by the French government, would be presented to Thompsonville, Conn, as a war souvenir. ThompsonvilIe is MT.
 Mulligan's home town. ---
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
GROWTH. OF. TRAFFIC
THRoUcH BANANA c

Panama Jan. 2-TrafFic through the Panama Canal. in 1919 exceeded that of any previous year Two thousand three hundred and ninety six ships of 7,128,000 net tons; in addition to ma val ships displacing 100000 tons, passed through the waterway. The cargoes of The -perchant ships amount ed to'7741 900 tons. @.- ';-''-
 Ships measuring 1000 tons carrying 10,00O tons of cargo. were two per cent
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
AIleasd Red in Nem .London-

One alleged Red" was arrested in New London Friday, night by federal officers in the country wide drag net that was flung out. He is Richard Dubas. said to have been a resident of the city for about eight years. He is employed at the New London Ship & Engine, Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03

greater than in any previous year. De- cember broke the monthly record. 2S3 ships of 957 ,0O0 net tons carrying car goes of 953.000 tons, traversing the canal. The tolls collected amounted to $891,37 for December and U6,972,- 900 for the year,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
Gift to Ersnklin chrireh.

Benjamin A. Armstrong of New London was the recent donor Of S, ,o0o to the Congregational .hurch at Franklin. given in honor of his wife who was a Franklin girl.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
The Thames National Bank

Norwich. Conn, Dec. 20, 1919.
 The annual meeting of the Stock holders O. this Bank. for the election Of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may legally come before them. is hereby called to he held al their Banking House on Tuesday Jan. 15. 1920, at 1 1 o'clock a. I'd.
 NATHAN A. GEES. Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
Ica craan, .at HnsnitaI

The lady visitors furnished the ice the Bacllus hospital on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
NOTICE

The 126th Annual Meetino of the Mutual Assurance Go. of the City of Norwich will he held at the Norwi1h savings Society Monday, Jan. 18th, 1920. at 10 a. n.
 Notice te' POIfcyholders.
 Poh9ies will be renewed at the Nor Eich Savings Society or presentation.
 C. R, BETTS. TreasureT,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
SEVEN BOYS TAKEN TO
 STATE REBORN SCHOOL

In the city court Friday morning seven boys from the county home were sent to the state reform school in
 Meriden for being incorrigible. Four of the boys were apprehended in New London this week after having run away from the home The seven were taken to Meriden by automobile bv Sheriff George H. Stanton. The boys
Norwich bulletin., 1920-01-03
lro Prerent IntI,,e nlza.-

Colds cause grip and infiuenza-L AK ATIVE PROMO QUININE Tablets re- move the cause. There is afiix one "BEomo Quinine" l.. w. GROVES sig : nature on box Sec--ady.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
MAN STILL MISSING.
Whereabouts Of J. w. Schondeimayer
Of Mason City, Still Unknown.

Whereabouts Of J. w. Schondeimayer,
of Mason City, Still Unknown.
Mason City, Dec. 1O.-No further
clues to the whereabouts Of j. w.
Echondelmayer. who was found to be
missing Sunday when he failed to
show UP at Nora Springs, where he
was to preach a sermon, have been
discovered.
Mrs Schendelmayer left for West
Liberty yesterday to stay with a
brother OF the missing man until
something Is heard concerning j. w.
Schondelmayer's strange disappear
ance.
AS the peculiar absence of the in
surance man prolongs itself into sew
eral days the matter becomes more
and more a mystery to the friends of
Mr.. Schonde1mayer who find that his
disappearance was neither due, to do
nestle nor financial difficulties.
It is said that Schondelmayer was
last seen in the postoffice here, where
he went Friday evening with Hans
Madsor.> his associate in the insur-
ance business.
Police and officials thruout the
whole country have been notified to
watch for Schondelmayer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

in the running by most experts last
spring.
The winning of the national tennis
title by Tilden.
The victory of Chick Evans in the
national amateur golf tourney.
Next to these events rank the fol-
lowing:
The visits of Georges Carpenter,
European heavyweight champion in
the United States.
The rentention of his heavyweight
crown by Jack Dempsey, world S
champion, in his only real bout-that
with Billy Misse art Benton Harbor,
Mich, Independence day.
The tour thru the eastern half OF
the country of Ray. and Harry Var
don, in which these English stars
again demonstrated their greatness,
altho Chick Evans and few other
Americans registered victories. over
them. ~
The winning for the fifth time of
the national wornep's golf titIsT by
Miss Alexa Stirling of Atlanta, Ga.
The record breaking faats Of Man
OMAR, unanimously considered the
greatest horse the turf has known
He wound up a spectacular season
by defeating Sir Barton in a SIS 900
match race at Windsor, Canada, late
In the summer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
Wireless to Carry
News to Farmers

Des Moines, Dec. s-Picture farm
in 1880 with not a horse or a mule on
the place, with q paved road running
to town, with farm house with all
city improvements such as plumbing
electric light and steam heat, and you
have the vision of some or the Iai-
sighted implement dealers who are
now holding their annual convention
at the Coliseum.
displacement of the farm horse
by the motor tractor is inevitable,
several dealers declared yesterday.
In order to be profitable the farms
must produce more per acre. ana
motor tractors are the solution OF the
greater production problem.
ALREADY many progressive farm
ers use tractors to such an extent
that they keep horses for only two
purposes, to drive TO town when the
roads are impossible for auto
mobiles, and for use with seeders
and corn plows. With the additional
improvements that are sure to come
in the next few years in the manu-
facture Of tractor drawn plows and
SSSoSfS, can CIdlII tttttl hS
has need of horses for work ON the
farm.
Under present conditions, roads
are often so bad for four months in
the year that farmer does need
horses in order to get to town, but we
all hope that will be corrected be-
tore long, and smooth, hard surfaced
highways Will be universal"
Already, declared one implement
dealer, there is 200,000-acre farm
in Montana that has not a horse or
other animal on the place. Thru the
use of eighty -four tractors that farm
this year produced $2000,u00 worth Of
wheat, an ayeage of ; 5000 bushels
tor every man that worked there
Motor driven machinery ana good
roads will do q great deal towards
keeping the boys on the farm, other
dealers said, for when they know
that they are using the most modern
and efficient machinery and can al
ways get to town easily by auto
mobile or motor truck, the city will.
nave lost much of its lure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11

The successful flight of U. S. army
| aviators from Mineola, New York, to
Alaska and baek--a distance of A.
| GOO miles. While this wasn't booked
| as sporting classic, the men who
| drove the planes must be considered
as having sporting blood of the nth
| degree.
| And then we have couple OF
sport happenings Of the year to
tchronicle which don't give us any
thrills. The principal ones are: :
The expose in Chicago involving
seven members of the White Sox and
one ex member in a. conspiracy to
throw the 1919 worlds series games.
The winning of the middleweight
title by Johnny (PanicD Wilson on
what now seems to have been fiuke
from Mike O'Dowd. Wilson has side
stepped meeting the real formidable
boys under any considerations that
might derive him Of his title II he
should get a beating. O'Dowd still
looms UP as better. boxer-and sport
than Wilson.
In attendance. interest and the
degree of skill on display at all times
every. branch of sport enjoyed the
biggest year in history. And there
is every reason to believe that things
will hum next year, too.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
AMERICANS sHUN HAITI.
Beggars Scare Tourists Away fror
Isiand-Sun's Heat Terr;hIe

by Associated Press.
Port Au Prince, Dec. 11.-Ameri-
cans seldom come to Haiti except on
business. It is the rarest thing to
see tourist here and ship travellers,
stopping at this port for several
hours, rush abroad again after hur-
ried survey of the water front sec
ton. The hordes of begears besetting
visitors as they attempt to walk thru
well paved streets. lined with the
lame and the blind discourages the
visitors.
The chamber of commerce, mind
full of this evil, is trying to end it, for
lie organization admits that it is The
thing that turrs tourists away. Aside
from the occupation forces there ere
ABOUT 200 Americans in the capital
only four fun steaming days from
New York Haiti is lucky if it gets
nail in eight or ten DAYS
The one hotel here patronized by
americans sits rack toward the base
of the mountainside overlooking the
sra and beyond walking distance of
town, Once arcliRated the resid ont
american likes the weather bpt
thcre never was q sun in Texas TINT
eats down with the Intensity of tht.
salt'an sun aroitad midday
The Old telfef hp,a n MANY parts
! ot the United States that Port ast
Prince is a treeding spot Of crime, is
Wrnna r,n,c.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-12-11
"MEANEST MAN" STILL ALIVE
Davenport Cripple Robbed Of So Nv
Automobile Rand;+

Davenport, Dec. 10.-The "meanest,
bandits in the world have been dis
coVered-but not apprehended. They
stole 81 from man on crutches.
TX Wallace, labor official at the
Bettendorf plant, was the victim.
Wallace had been to his flying field
"73 visiting the Zimmerman. steel
plant in Bettendorf and was hobbline
nome on crutches, made necessary
by Injuries he received several
months ago, when his plano fell.
At the turn he was halted bv a
roughly dressed man, wearing a dark
hat. dark clothes, and weighing
shout 145 pounds. Wallace stood,
while the stranger, with "a gun
pressed against his victims back,
went thru his pockets. The booty
consisted of 50 in change.
The stranger left and, leaping into
an automobile, occupied by two men,
was driven away. Police believe it is
the same trio which robbed the two
Bettendorf stores yesterday and OBJ
tanned nearly $500 in cash and mer-
aliandise.