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Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
ROBERT DODGERS CAPTURED
 AT SALEM FARM HOUSE

Robert Odgers, who is alleged to have assaulted Peter McTigue of Fishers Is land with g piece of lead pipe and rob- bed him of s150 was arrested in Salem Wednesday afternoon by Deputy Sher- ifs J. H. Tubbs and Manuel J. Martin and Motorcycle Patrolman Babcock.
 Israel Weinraub of Flanders Corners reported to New London police head quarters that a man answering the de- scription of Odgers had been seen in that vicinity early Wednesday and had asked the way to Colchester. Sergt Charles P Hammond also received tip that Odgers had been seen riding to- wards Salem in the rear of a farm wa gon.
 Capt Charles A Pinney decided to follow both tips and accordingly Dep uty Sheriffs Tubbs and Martin were in formed and with Officer Babcock they motored to Colchester. There they learned that a man answering Odgers description had left Colchester for Sa- lem about an hour before their arriv- al
 The trio of officers made all haste towards Salem and at farmhouse at Salem cross roads, Odgers was found He was in the act of eating a beef steak dinner when the officers appeared
 He was taken to the station house in upon his person. He denied that he had assaulted IIcTigue, but admitted be- ing in the latter's company on the night that he was assaulted and robbed. Mo Tigue is certain that Odgers is the mar who assaulted him. Odgers claimed that he went to Salem in search of em. ployment
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05

Katherine Driscoll has returned to Fitchhurg. Mass, after spending two weeks visiting Miss Mary Murphy of South < street
 MT and Mrs. John Donovan have re- turned to Hartford after visiting Mir. Donovans parents on Merchants avenue.
 Victor .Caroa is now enjoying 2 vaca- ton
 Nancy Brown of New Bedford is visit ing al her home on South Fifth avenue.
 The funeral services of Katherine Wohlleben. wife of Henrya Filligar. were held at the Versailles NJ. E. church on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. T1zrles Smith. pastor of the church. as Jsted by Rev Arthur Varley. pastor of Inc Taftviile Congregational church. off riz-ing- Two selections, Asleep in Jesus and Nearer. My God to Thee, were ren- dered by the church choir. Miss Emily Robtsh presided at the organ. The church was filled with relatives and friends Esteem for Mrs Filligar was expressed by many floral pieces and cut flowers Fred Wohlleben. Charles Kloss. Frank Eriberk. Frank Filligar, Louis Filligar and Christopher Filligar acted as bearers Burial was in the Lovett cemetery. Rev Charles Smith and Rev. Arthur Varley using double committal service.
 The funeral service was of an unusual. b pathetic nature Mrs. Filligsr survir- Ing but a few hours an automobile acci. dent al Sterling the first of the week with a husband and brother. Martin Wohllebsa, in the Day EimbaIl hospita Enzvz-s of the death of wife and sister Mrs Filligsr vas married in the Yer. sailies church on the anniversary of hel accident six years ago She was a mem Der of the church and one of it's most regular attendants
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
CAPTURE ALLEGED BURGLAR
 roNnn

New London police officials are con hdent that at least one of the gang of thieves and housebreakers, which has been active in that city during the past three weeks, has been apprehended, in the person of John Marshall of All south Olden street, Trenton, N. J. He was arrested by Sergeant Hammond Tuesday night as he was about to leave the city in company with Lillian west Of New York and Thomas Cum mlngs Of 153 Lockwood street Provi- dence, R, I. It is also suspected that Marshall has been living from the earn ings of Miss Lillian West, who is also under arrest.
 Marshall is charged with. breaking and entering the home of William Mitchell of 30 Blackhall street on the afternoon of July 20. He was arraign- ed in police court Wednesday morning and held for further hearing on Thurs day morning in bonds of s1,OOO, which ne was unable to raise and he was taken to jail
 tody Wednesday nSrning, Snasmuch as there was no evidence on which to hold him, and he was ordered by Pros- ecuting Attorney Daniel M. Cronin to leave town immediately.
 Lillian West 21 years of age. was held for hearing this morning, charged with lascivious carriage and behavior and bonds were fixed at $50. It is probable that before the case is final. ly tried, she may be arraigned on a more serious charge.
 Marshall and the West woman have been living as husband and wife in , Bank street lodging house for the pas ! two weeks. For weey prior to tha they lived together in light houeelraen ing apartments in Golden street. TIT.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
NORWICH TOWN

Mr- and Mrs. Harold Bailey returned 10 their home in Hartford, Tuesday morning. following a few days stay with Mir Bailey parents. Rev. and Mrs. Cur don F. Bailey, at the parsonage on Elm avenue While here Harold Bailey spent part CT the time in New London. on business
 Miss Elsie Perkins of Collinsville, who for several days was 2 guest of the Misses Bailey at the parsonage on Elm avenue, returned home Monday.
 Miss Emily Rose and her niece, Mrs. Frederick Il Bushnell. of Huntington avenue, were guests Tuesday of Mrs. Bushne,I's nephew, Harold Rose of Un- rzsville. on motor trip to the Connec- Scut Agricultural college. Storrs.
 Miss Bessie Fuller and Mrs Harper 5f Wichita, ka1szs. and Miss Jennie NJ Case Of Norwich Town, are occuping the Crocksr apartment on the Scotland road during August Miss Fuller, formerly of Norwich Town. is a niece of Miss Case.
 Rev. William J. Crawford and his sis
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
ASKS RE-ASSESSMENT OF PROPERTY

time prior to the filing of the said Rs- sessment of special damages, destroyed growing crops, and valuable land on the same, used and appropriated personal property on the same, to wit:
 Loose stone in walls on the same changed water thereon from it's natural course, negligently failed to inclose the lands so taken so that sheep and other domestic animals of the petitioner went on to the other land of the petitioner and destroyed growing crops thereon, de- stroyed personal property of the petition CT on land other than that acquired by said state and dug ditches upon and oth- erwise injured lands cf your petitioner moved said barn to location other than that proposed and erected said barn upon new location in an unsubstantial and un- workmanlike manner, so that in form it's location and poor condition of materially less value to your petitioner and in ad- dition caused your petitioner many oth- CT damages other than those that would naturally ow from the acquiring of the land and the moving of the barn, all of the damage of your petitioner in a sum far in excess of the $500 assessed him as damages aforesaid.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
NEVER LET
 HER HAIR GET GRAY
Kept her locks youthful, dark and glossy with common garden
 Sage and Sulphur.

When you darken your hair with Sage Tea and Sulphur, no one can tell, because it's done so naturally, so evenly. Preparing this mixture, though, at home is mussy and trouble some. At little cost you can buy at any drug store the ready-to-use prep aration. improved by the addition of other ingredients called "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound" You just dampen a sponge or soft brush with it and draw this through your hair. taking one small strand at a time. By morning all gray hair disappears, and, after another application or two, your hair becomes beautifully dark ened, glossy and luXuriant
 Gray, faded hair. though no dis grace, is a sign of old age. and as we all desire a youthful and attractive appearance, get busy at once with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound and look younger
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05

A superior court action against the High way Commission of the State of Connec- ticut, asking for a re-assessment of prop erty taken by the state for highway pur- poses has been started by Lafayette F. Main of North Stonington. The papers in the case were filed with the court clerk on "Wednesday.
 Mir. Main represents that he is the owner of IT parcels of land in New Lon don county, and that on August s, 1919. the State Highway Commissioner filed the following assessment of special dam ages for the acquisition of the property: :
 Please note that in connection with the proposed improvement of the trunk line highway leading from Norwich to Westerly, this department finds it neces- sary to acquire certain land which is purported to be owned by Lafayette F. Main"
 The state offered $500 damages and agreed to move barn on one of the par cells of land. The petitioner represents that in addition to the physical taking of the land by the state, through the Highway Commissioner, the state, through the Highway Commissioner, oc- cupied and used said land for a long
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
CHANGE TO WIN CORN
 AND POTATO PRIZES

Farmers of New London county
 exhibit ten-ear entries of corn ana pola, p.,, toes at the county fair next month VII .l have the opportunity of competing TOT ene $250 in prizes offered by the Connectiou. State Fairs association in co-operatioi with Col William H. Hall of Wilililg ,C,' Cun for exhibits of corn mad potatoes inc prizes offered for 1920 are as follows;
 For the best ten-ear exhlblt ol coln s50e second $50, third s25, fourth Szo. oi the best one-half bushel exhibit ot pola- toes $50, second $50, third S25, fourrn s2o.
 The conditions upon which the Prizes are offered are as follows: Anyone Wno has exhibited in any of the corn or potato classes at any one of the local incorporat- ed agricultural fairs which require teh- ear exhibit of corn or half bushel or po- tatoes shall be entitled to compete for tpe above prizes All competitors must De citizens of Connecticut and all eXhlolls must have been grown in Connecticut ana raised by the exhibitor. The exhibitor will be required to furnish information III regard to the size of the plot and the number of bushels of corn or potatoes grown The contest for these prizes shall be made at the midwinter meeting of the state board of agriculture or dur ing Farmers week. It is not necessary that the exhibits at the final contest shall be the same ones as those which were exhibited at agricultural fair exhibitions.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05

ters. Miss Sarah and Miss Margaret Crawford of West Town street, motored to Willimantic Wednesday and will pass several days at Norwich Town Society house, on the Camp Grounds
 MT. and Mrs. John S. Bennett and MT. Bennett's brother, Harold Bennett, of Town street, Were visitors Sunday at the home of the young mems parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Bennett, at Haughton' s Cove.
 Mrs Albert A Guild of WKinney av- enue, Norwich, was a guest Tuesday and Wednesday of Mrs. Philip E. Whaley, of Mediterranean lane, Norwich Town.
 After a stay of three months at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, MT. and Mrs. Philip Korr, of Otrobando avenue, Miss Rose Jesse, returned to New York city recently.
 Mrs. Roy Beebe and sons, Raymond and Alvan Beebe, spent a day recently at the home of Mrs. Beebes mother, Mrs. Early of Millinston.
 MT. and Mrs. William E. House of Town street, recently spent a few days at the home of MT. Houses parents, MT. and Mrs. Howard House, of Walnut Beach, Milford
 Miss Doris Estelle Rose has returned to her home in Unvasville, following two months stay with her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Rose. of Wawecus Hill.
 -<s. George A. Peck, of Otrobando av- enue, has returned. after a visit with her sisters, Miss Annie and Miss Rose Smith, at their home in Colchester.
 Miss Mary White has returned to her home on West Town street. after two weeks visit with relatives in Rhode Is- land. In Wakefield. Miss White was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Annie Bannister and at Point Judith. she visited her cousin, Miss Dillon.
 Charles Marsh of Town street. has given up his paper route, after two years of obliging and faithful service tc his Norwich Town patrons
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
Old Sores, Ulcers
 and Eczema Vanish
Good, Old, Reliable Peterson's Oint-
 ment q Favorite Remedy.

Had 51 ulcers on my legs. Doctors wanted to cut off leg. Peterson's Oint- ment cured me.'-William. J. Nichols, 402 Wilder St.. Rochester. N. Y.
 any druggist. says Peterson, of Buffalo, and money back if it isn't the best you ever used. Always keep Peterson's S Ointment in the house. Fine for burns, scalds, bruises, sunburn, chafng and the surest remedy for itching eczema and piles the world has ever known @7
 "Petersons Ointment is the best for bleeding and itching piles I have ever found. Major Charles E. Whitney, Vineyard Haven. Mass.
 "Peterson's Ointment has given great satisfaction for salt rheum.'- Mrs J. Melss, Cuyleryllle, N Y. Mail orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co.,. Inc. Buffalo. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
BRINGS S2,OOO DAMAGE
 SUIT AGAINST GROCER

Papers were given to a deputy sher- if Wednesday to serve in an attach ment on property of L. c. Gadbois, owner of a grocery store at Montauk and Willetts's avenue, New London. in the amount of S2,000 in connection with a suit for $500 damages claimed by George H. Stetson.
 The papers in the suit set forth that the plaintiff had :a the premises un- derneath the store of MT. Gadbois three barber chairs, mirrors, a stock of cigars, cigarette, candy, etc of the total value of S2,000. That the defendant negli- gently permitted water to run into said shop and caused razors to rust, and to damage the stock to the extent of s1,000. That business was interrupted so as to cause a further los of $500.
 The suit is returnable to the superior court on the first Tuesday in Septem- Der.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
FULL ASSOCIATED
 PRESS DISPATCHES

concentrated on Marshall exclusiveiv and in company with another g Il friend, who recently succeeded in lea1- ing town, she had been seen with many local men about town. Her activities have generally been more pronouncsi n the night than in the day time ana she has been followed on several joy parties by Detective Hammond.
 Marshall claims to be a salesman but since his advent in New London, he has not been known to sell anything and Miss West admitted to Detective Sedgeant Hammond that she had been supplying him with funds At the present, however, the pair are decidedly short of funds. and upon leaving their rooms Tuesday night, they neglected tc pay a weeks board and lodging bill which they had contracted.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
RAILWAY ARTILLERY TRAIN
 PASSES THROUGH NORWICH

The 42nd railway artillery passed through this city about 4:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon enroute from Camp Eustis, SVa. to Camp Devens, Mass The train comprised over for ty coaches, box cars and fiat cars, and was hauled by three engines There were a number of 10 inch guns mounted on cars. The train attracted much attention and a small sized crowd gathered around the track when it halt ed for brief period in the local freight yard The train left Virginia Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
TWO LOCAL BOYS HAVE
 ENLISTED IN THE NAVY

Joseph Cormier and w. McGarrigle, local boys, recently enlisted in the navy. Both are attending the electrical school at the U. s. Naval Base at Hampton Road, Va. This is MT. McGarrigle's second cruise in the navy, he having served two years during the world war Mr Cormier served as a corporal in the 56th coast artillery and spent If months overseas during the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05

tor Rev Gurdon F. Bailey, Frank Sterry and Mss Martha Taylor, the committee appointed by Dwight w. Avery superintendent of the Sunday school; Dr. Lester E. Walker is chair man of the committee from the Church of the Good Shepherd, which also in cludes the Sunday school superintend- cit, Edwin A. Tracy, L. M. Crandall George Fillmore and Mrs. Walter A. BuSSey
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
MuIIigan Goes Ahead Again

A recent Norw;Eh speaker. William J. Mulligan of Thompsonville sailed Wednesday for France on the Olympic, accompanied by Mrs. Mulligan and their two children, Jean and William, jr., and by Mrs Mulligan's niece, Miss Rita Reardon of New London. MT. Mulligan was national director of the Knights of Columbus during fthe war and this will be his fourth trip overseas. While in France he will attend the exercises in connection with the dedication of the Lafayette monument, and will carry on work in connection with his office in the Knights of Columbus organization
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
Mother Gave Child VTNOL
How lie Got Well And strong She
 Tells In This Letter

Monaco, Pa--'Aiy little boy, who is the youngest Of three, was weak, ner- vous and tired a, the time. so he was unfit at school, and nothing seemed 10 help him I learned of VinoI and gave it to him IL has restored his health and strength and he has gained h weight" Mrs. Frederick Sommers. Monaco, Pa Einol is a cons stitutionaI 1 cod liver and iron remedy for delicate. weak. ailing children. Formula on every bottle, so you know what you are giving them. Children love it.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
SUCCESSFUL SUPPER AT
 PRESTON CITY CHURCH

PRESTON CITY CHURCH
 A very successful supper and enter tainment was held Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Ladies society of the Preston City Baptist church for the benefit of the church. About 100 were served at the long and heavily lad en tables, the menu including baked beans, brown bread, salads, pickles, rolls, coffee, ice cream and cake. The tables were prettily decorated with of1wers.
 Following the supper there was an en- tertainment programme including reel tations by T. D. Daniels, vocal selections by Mrs John o. Peckham and voca1 duets by Miss Harriet Bennett and Mrs Albert Bennett, An orchestra of sev eral pieces rendered a concert program Mrs. Ella Bennett, president of the Ladies' society, was chairman of the evening and was assisted py Mrs. Franl | Robbins Mrs. William Bennett ant l Mrs. F. w. Tholen. Rev. F. w Tholen pastor of the church, announced tn numbers on the programme.
 i Several Norwich auto parties at tended the supper and entertainment.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
BOY SCOUT CAMP AT
 LAKE IS FLOURISHING

The Boy Scout Camp Wakenah at Gardner Lake is in full swing with 30 boys enjoying the first week. ThhN number will no doubt be doubled next week, and Executive Burdick announces to all scouts who have not registered that they will have to wait until the last week. for the applications on hand for the next two, weeks will tax the ca pacity of the camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05

Committees for Sunday School Outing
 When the First Congregational Sun day school and the Sunday school of the Church of the3 Good Shepherd Universalis) unite for a picnic at Ocean Beach, including a sail to Fish
 CTS Island, the committees in charge will comprise the following: From the First Congregational church, the pas
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05

the patient and other hospital arts "A A volunteer patient added reality to the work Mrs
 Home Reading was discussed Dy MS mls, c. H. Savage and Planning the ne TTii.e 1,iiS Grounds by Mrs. Benjanin w. aaaHd dl,ls; both of Storrs The addresses os auo1 much to the value of the days program
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
NORWICH GIRLS CLUB HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING

The Norwich Girls club held their monthly business meeting Tuesday even ing at the home of Miss Louise Du- haime. The meeting was called to or der by the president Miss Helen Way. Reports were read and accepted and plans were made for a picnic to be held at Ocean Beach in the near future The meeting adjourned about 9:S0 o'clock and refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be held at the Halle Club rooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05

Never look for leak in the gas pipe with a lighted candle. While you may find it the coroner may not be able to find you.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
TAETVILLE

Six hours after Sigh water it is low water which is followed by food tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05
PARTLY CLOUDY TODAY AND TOMORROW
1gRmllgtifL
THE KEATHER.

Norwich. Thursday, Aug. 5. lesO.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-05

 Air pressure is high throughout the eastern states and normal in other re- Eions- No disturbance of importance ap- pears within the field of observation. Temperatures are normal The OUTLOOK Is for generally fair weather east of the Mississippi river during Thursday and Friday. No important temperature changes are indicated.
 Winds of Atlantic coast: North of Sandy Hook and Sandy Hook to Hatteras-Gentle to moderate variable winds. partly cloudy weather.
 Forecast.
 For Southern New England: Partly cloudy Thursday and Friday, not much change in temperature.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from The Bulletins observations, show the chznr5s in temperature and the oaro- metre changes Wednesday: z m-.---- DO ov-oo 17 Ea- Io oV-tU p m. '1 0V'V' Highest so. lowest 5T-
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Fair Wednesdays weather: AS predicted ; warm and sultry.
 SUN. MOON AND TIDES.
 (New Time)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29

his splendid services Poland commits
stoned him brigader general. Re-
cent dispatches say that he has been
marked out by his gallantry and lead
ership.
This Irish American Polish general,
for whom soft life has held no ap-
field on leaving West Point.
tism of fire" and wound up in the
pack up for oSuth America. where he
tons.
He got into the World War as a pri-
vate in the Foreign Legion. In the
first Champagne battle in September,
1915, Sweeny was commissioned a lieu
tenant en- the field for conspicuous gall
lantry. He was severely wounded and
gassed in this battle, and on a hospital
cot in PARIS the Cross of the Legion
of Honor was awarded to him.
Two other important decorations
were bestowed on him. Soon after
being made captain in the French
forces he was sent to the United States,
upon advice of Ambassador Sharp, as
an instructor in 1917.
Sweeny was commissioned major
in the United States airy and helped to
train the Soth Division at Camp Lee
Virginia. He went overseas with this
division, was badly "shot up" in the
Argonne and was promoted to lieuten-
ant colonelcy for gallantry before the
enemy and assigned to the general
staff of the A. Z. +.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29
American Soldier
OF Fortune Wins
Honors With Poles
General Swecny, Million
aire, Serves in Fight
Against Reds; Made Rec
ord for Callantry in War

War dispatches making special men
ton of Brigader General Charles
Sweeny have lent to the Polish strug-
gle more than an impersonal interest
to American army officers at Gov
ernors Island, who are we'll acquainted
with Sweeny--an American soldier of
fortune with both principle and purse.
Men of no fortune at all who fight
in any old or young army for the sake
Of excitement and paltry pay are com
mon enough, but Sweeny, U. S. A., is
a notable exception. He is million
aires son, his father having amassed
great wealth in the famous CHur
D'Alene mines Of Washington and
Idaho, and The soldier is more than d
millionaire in his own right.
He served three years at West Point
and then sought the life fan active
soldier In Mexico, South and Central
America and Europe he has struck
blows in desperate causes.
Sweeny, a former lieutenant colonel
~ the United States army. attached to
the general staff. was in Paris during
the spring OF 1919, recovering from
wounds suffered in the Argonne often
sive with the American Expeditionary
Forces when he learned that Poland
was in need of officers for her new
armies. He consulted with the then
Premier paderewski and offered to re
cruit volunteers when he returned to
America to be mustered out of the
service. In three weeks he had Sc
lected 200 former American army of
fcers. all of whom had seen service in
many battles in France. Colonel
Sweeny sailed for Poland in Septenl-
Der of last year with the first Of his
officer contingent.
He was not long In getting into the
Pole-Re fight and in recognition OF