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Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
ODD FELLOWS HOLD MEMORIAL

The annual memorial service for de- ceased Odd Fellows was held in the lodge
 room at Odd Fellows hall, 324 Main street, on Friday evening with about 150 present from the local lodges and the Re- bekahs. The services were inuressiye and feling tribute was paid to those who
 have passed beyond. At the opening of the programme Swahn's orchestra rend- cred several selections after which pray
 CT was offered by Rev. w. D. Hethering-
 ton of Fitchville. The opening ode was sung by the assemblage and the proc Iamation of the Sovereign Grand Sire
 was read by Past Grand John F. Am burn.
 A very pretty feature of the service was the roll call by John F. An8burn at
 which Mrs. Ada ReveIl and Mrs Flor ence Douglas placed white carnations on a large wreath that rested on the altar as the names of the deceased were called. The memorial address was made by
 Rev. Charles Smith of the Baltic Meth odist church. Rev MT. Smith said that
 the Custom of holding memorial services was not a new thing but that the Egyp- tians, Israelites Greeks and Romans had held them many centuries ago for their
 notables. This service is for all mem
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03

bers. not only the distinguished but for the average man and woman. We must never forget what the average man has done. We Can best show our apprecia- tion for what the departed have done by living as they have lived and work with an earnestness and spirit as they worked among us. We are helping others and that is our reward. Be true to the lodge and to those who have given that which was best in them for the benefit of other and above all be true to our God.
 Following Rev. MT. Smiths address the closing ode was sung anl Rev. MT. Hetherington pronounced benediction.
 During the past year Uncas Lodge, No. Ii has lost 14 members by death She tucket lodge seven and Hope Rebekah lodge 2. Today (Saturday1 the graves of the deceased will be decorated and the flags placed. The large wreath which was on the altar twill be placed on the grave of Frank E. Green who was a past grand and one of the best sknown Odd Fellows in the city.
 The committee in charge of the me morial was Porter Rogers, Richard Ray mond, Fred V. Auburn. William N. Ort- man. Charles Drescher and. Joseph J. Fields.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
NORWICH FISH ASSOCIATION
 IS NEW CLUB ORGANIZED

The Norwich Fish association was or ganized Friday evening at meeting held at the store of Clinton E. Lane on Main street. The following officers were elect ed: President, Arthur c. Brown; vice president, Joseph L. Oat; secretary treasurer, William W. Ives; finance com mittee, c. V. Pendleton, Jr., E. Lewis Young and Louis Ortman. '
 The new club is successor to the Eastern Connecticut Fish Propagating association, which was organized about a year ago, and which voted to turn over it's records and the balance of cash in it's treasury to the new club.
 An executive committee was constituted in the new club to consist of the officers and the finance committee and was en- trusted with the plan of arranging for all outing at Gardner Lake about the first of August.
 President Brown has offered the club the use of all his boats at the lake for that day and it is planned to hold fishing contests and general sports, winding up with a chowder.
 The new club enrolled r members Fri day night.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
ASKS RAILROADS BE

New York, July .-Preference for the railroads in distribution of materials used in building and rehabilitating rolling stock is asked of manufacturers and merchants in a, letter which alba B. Johnson of Philadelphia, president of the railroad business association, will send out to congress selling materials or ser vices to the railroads
 The appeal, according to statement issued today by the railway business as- sociation. is being issued in the belief that a shortage of cars is at the root of present industrial difficulties.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
PERSONALS ;

P. F. Caulley of Providence is here on business.
 James Mullen and Thomas Carroll are spending few days in New London. < Charles CaIkins of Central Village, is patient at the. sanstorium, in Norwich.
 Mrs. Edward Green of Norwich is a guest at c. B. .Wheeier's home in Ston- ington.
 Miss Rae slosberg of West Main street is the guest of pr. and Mrs. l.. E. Kiln gon in Bridgeport.
 Miss Molly Hamilton. formerly of Nor wich and now employed in New York. is visiting relatives here.
 Miss Esther Holley ara Miss Anna White left Wednes1ay~ to spend two months at the ocsansi,le. Magnolia, Mass.
 Albertus P. Dolbeare. John B. oat and George A. Dolbeare are to spend the 4th at Mr. Dolheare's cabin at Lake Massapaug.
 Mrs A. Armstrong has returned to her home here after spending two weeks with her sister, Mrs A. Reggio of Eidge- wood, N. J.
 Miss June L. Barber, of West Virginia, formerly of Norwich, is spending the summer with her father, Thomas J. Bar Der. of South Canterbury.
 Mrs. Mary Hamilton, of Philad delphia, and Miss Mollie Hamilton, of New York, are visiting Mrs. Michael Mccarthy, of "A Orchard street, Norwich. Milton Graf of Franklin street, grad uate of Worcester Tech, has accepted a position in Camden, N. J., with a large firm manufacturing canned foods.
 Mrs Manuel Neves and two children H. Il and Mrs. Nelson Lansing of Water street have returned to Narragansett Pier.
 Miss Anna Chapman, for a number of years a successful teacher in North Stonington, Ledyard and Rhode Island, will teach the coming year in Killings worth, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
Funeral of Michael S. curlsy

Relatives from Norwich were inattend- ance at the funeral of Michael S.. Curley of New London, formerly of this city and Willimantic, which was held from St Mary's Star of the Sea church, follow ing services at his home at, Ledyard street, New London last week. Mir CurIey. was well known in Norwich. and other parts of the state. having been a conductor on the New Haven road for about 50. years. He is survived by three daughters. Miss zAbbie and Mary of New London and Margaret of Chicago, H., and other relatives in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
COAL OPERATORS DECLINE
 TO SUBMIT CoNTRoyERsY

Williamson, w. Va, July 2-Coal op- orators Sin the Williamson field today declined submit their controversy with the striking union miners to the federal mediators, F. L. Feick, and L. R. Thom- as, who arrived here several days ago and have since been endeavoring to bring about settlement.
 "The issue here is recognition of the union," said a statement issued by the spokesmen for the operators Upon that issue there can be no middle ground We must either recognize the union or we must not, and, as it is our intention not to recognize it, we can see no purpose in submitting the case to the department of labor"
 It was also stated for the operators that they are interested in maximum of production and they believed the bes: results could be obtained by operating the mines as they are. "A
 Quiet prevailed today throughout the region. No real test of the force of the strike was expected until early mex: week, as, it was pointed out, miners in this section usually take few days va cation at this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
OBITUARY.
Charles M. Rathbun.

After an illness of only two days with pneumonia, the death of Charles M. Rathbun, native of Jewett, City, occur red Thursday at his home in. Providence. He was 28 years old.
 He was the son .. of George and Ida Rathbun, residents of Jewett City a num- Der of years ago, but hadN lived the greater part of his life in Providence Besides his parents, who reside in Provi- dence, he is survived by four sisters Mrs. Thomas Mclaughlin, Mrs. Thomas Maher, Mrs. Emory Deslow, all of Provi- dence, and Mrs. Charles H. Barber oi Lafayette street, s-this city, and one brother, Clarence Rathbun, of this city
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
LEGION POST WOULD
 TAKE CHARGE OF FUNERALS

Robert o. Fletcher post, No, f, Ameri- can Legion, is to be prepared to take charge of funerals if the bodies of any soldiers are brought backsfrom France to this city.
 At the post meeting Friday evening at the headquarter sin ShetIcket street, at which Commander Earl Herrick presided, it was voted toshavea committee appoint ed for this purpose, and the following committee was named by the commander :: Comrades Harold T. Robinson, Corey and Fairbanks.
 It was voted that delegates to the state convention are to be elected at the next meeting of the post.
 Notice was received that members of the federal board for vocational training are to be in Norwich on July 8, and 10s to take care of the cases of all dis abIed men.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
CHARGED WITH THEFT
 FROM MILL AT YANTIC

Peter Listuck, S1, an employe of the Liberty Woolen mill at Yantic, was ar- rested at the mill Friday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Oscar L. Main on the charge of theft of cloth from the mill. A search of the mans house revealed several small pieces of cloth which were identified as having come from the mill. One small bundle was found under the bed and another in a closet.
 Listuck was brought to police head quarters in this city and locked up.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
LAMP, SODA AND SULPHUR
 CAUSE OF EXPLOSION

The true cause of the explosion that demolished the lower tenement of the house at 52 Roath street shortly before 3 o'clock on Friday morning was ascertain ed by Fire Chief Howard L. Stanton when he made more thorough examination than was possible right after the accident. Chief Stanton on investigation found that Michael Brown, one of the sons of John Brown. has procured about two pounds of chlorate of soda from the United States Finishing company. The mixture had been stored in a closet and exploded when fire started from lamp that had been left burning in the room. The family knew nothing of the cause of the explosion and did not know that the soda has been brought into the house. Chief Stanton went to the United States Finishing company and warned employees about allowing the chlorate of soda to be taken away from the plant.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
B. 6 A. SILK MILLS
 TO HAVE BIG PICNIC

Silk mills of the Brainerd & Armstrong company in this city and New London closed Friday night and will not open again until Tuesday morning. The com pany is to give an entertainment over the week end for it's employees, in which the chief features will be baseball games Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning and Monday morning at Woodland grove, New London. Monday will be the day for the all-day picnic for the employees, with the baseball game in the morning and track and field events in the afternoon. The company is planning to entertain from 500 to 800 persons
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
WATER BOARD DISCUSSES

The board of water commissioners, with President Albert S. =Comstock pre- siding. held it's monthly meeting Friday evening at the water office in the town hall. the first business meeting since or ganizatiop. Various routine matters were discussed.
 The salary of the president of the board has been fixed by the common council as $500, and the salaries of the other officers have been fixed by Che beard as follows e. w. Burton, super visor of outside work s2.4oO, an increase of $500 over last year; Lewis R. Church, cashier, s2,1o0, an increase of $500 over last year; Miss Mazie Maloney, office as- sistant, $9o per, month. an increase of s1o per month over last year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
WEDDING.
Freeman-Badser.

Sylvester Freeman and Emma Jane Royce Badger were united in marriage on Wednesday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. John McDougaIl at 34 Ce- dar street by Rev. E. A. Legg, pastor of the Trinity Methodist church. MT. and Mrs. McDougall filled the places of hon or. The groom is native of Norwich while his bride has lived in Lebanon practically all her life.
 MT. Freeman is the son of Israel and Caroline Davis Freeman and his bride is the daughter of Joseph and Martha Bad ger
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
LISBON REPUBLICANS ELECT
 TOWN COMMITTEE OFFICERs

At "a recent meeting of the Lisbon re- publican town committee, Fred Ballou was chosen chairman. succeeding James Graham. George Helmbolt was elected secretary and treasurer. Mir Ballou and MT. Graham are said to be considered log ical candidates in the field for senator from the 20th senatorial district They represent the extreme ends of the town, MT. Ballou living near the Griswold line and MT. Graham living near the Norwich end of the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
LONG. IN SERVICE ON

Two members ofs the Norwich police force have just reached anniversaries of long service on thea force.
 Capt. D. J. Twomey began duty as a regular on the force twenty y-seven years ago today, July g., and Officer Charles s. Ebberts reached his. S5th anniversary of appointment to the force Jof July l.
 Capt. Twomey, who is now in charge at headquarters at night, has been on night duty for the whole Of his service, never having had a daytime beat. He was a supernumerary on the force for some time before he was.3appointed a regular
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
p,.;nfi.ld Textile Plants Shut pswr

The period of inventory, the Fourth of July holiday coming next Monday. and a general stacking off in orders have combined to bring about a stop page of operation in number of tex tile plants around Plainfield. Some of the suspensions are for a few days while in others it will be until Monday, IIliY F.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
Anderson-Davis A Wsadine.

Alfred W. Anderson, a former Sal vation Army worker. but who recent ly enlisted in the navy, and Miss Anna W. Davis, who is+ a Salvation Army worker, were married in this city on June 24 by John H. Barnes, J. F., Both bride and groom are natives of Portland, Maine. @ ,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
BRIDE BACKS OUT AFTER
 LICENSE IS SECURE

One Norwich resident who was born in a land across the sea has a perfectly useless marriage license which he se- cured at the town clerks office this week. The day after he secured the license the prospective bride appeared at the town clerks office with her mother and an- nounced that the license would never be used as she had changed her mind about marrying this man, but she expected ul- mately to find a husband more to her choice
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
MARRIED
FREEMAN

FREEMAN BADGER Norwich June 30, 1920. by Rev. E. Al Legg, Sylvester Freeman of 425 Main street and Emma Jane Royce Badger of Lebz anon-
 AEDERSON-DAvIS- Norwich, June 24, 1920, by John H. Barnes, J. P, AL fred ": Anderson, U. s. N, and Miss Anna T. Dayis] both of Portland. Me
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
PROPOSE THAT ELECTRICIANS

GO BACK TO WORK
 A proposition from one of the employ CTS has been made to the striking cleo tricians of the city that they go back to to work while negotiations are proceeding upon their demands for a raise from 75 cents to s1 an hour. The electricalwork- CTS union is to vote on the proposal
 An organizer from Boston, J. O'Don- nell, is here to assist the local electricians
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
For Burial in Maine

The body of Charles W. Caulkins, 40, who died in this city on Wednesday, after a lengthy illness, has been sent to Red Beach, Me, for burial. MT. Caulkins was cost accountant by oc- 1age, s
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
Need for Immirranta

The need for immigrants in this coun- try is only second in importance to the need of getting rid of some that we have now-Boston Transcript
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
AlWays lWulinr

! "J. Hamilton Lewis says he is willing to accept the nomination for vice pres ident" It isn't the first time.-Toledo Blade.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
The Secret Is Out

Perhaps Secretary Daniels kept Admir- al Sims in command during the war just to find out how incompetent and unpa- triotic the old gent was. -Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
Have Littie Choice

: Either the San Francisco convention will have to make scapegoat of Wilson or theecopntry will make scapegoat of the, party--KnoxviIle Journal Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03

Two saznmer courses. for foreigners will be given this year in Madrid by the Spanish government. There will be ex- ercises in pronunciation, composition conversation and dictation in Spanish.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03

Scotland's housing shortage is acute and inquiries are made regarding Amer ican supplies of building tools and ma terials. Scotland needs 100, ,00o new
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03

The Lyons Co.
 Wauregan Block, Norwich CORSETS, S2.OO A medium bust Corset, with long hip, 4 hose supporters- a real bargain, size 20 to 27.
 Envelope Chennise ' $1.39
 A limited number, value $1. 50 and dainty lace and embroidery trimmed, other value up to $4.98. Ladies White Skirts
 SIPS each -,e | Dainty embroidery trimmed, extra value, other qualities to $5.9S.
 Brassieres 75c each Actual value $1.OO, extra good material and lace vtri1nmeds- sizes 36 to A. ,',' *s3 -. ., @ i WASH, SUITS for the boys
 pretty patterns for the holi-
 day, in white and .eolors,
 sizes 2 to 8 years Prices
 $2.25 to $4.98. s.esD DANNY DRESSES for the girls, in white and colors,
 sizes 1 to IA years. s MODES, in all white and col
 ored trimmed, $1.75'-'
 Special sizes 8 to 18 years
 other styles up to $4.50 ca. WHITE MIDDLE SKIRTS are extra quality of, material at $2.OO each. KNEE LENGTH OVERALIs for boys, at 85c- sizes 3 to 6 years.
 KNEE LENGTH SILP-OVER
 for the girl, at $1.0O each
 sizes 3 toF7. ..s.. 1,.s.... s Good assortment. of SOCKS to select from, in the short, Ealse the new long socks.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
Too Mucb Wuson. Tbat,. Au
WE ADVERTISE EXACTLY.
 AS IT IS

The result of the national election was settled when Mir. Wilson made his League of Nations an issue by rejecting aha Bee.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
wm Give Drum to Tubbs, Band

-
 bass drum owned by Robert o. FIet- cher post of the American Legion has been bought by the chamber of com merce and is to be presented to Tubbs' band.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03

In Brit1sh East Africa are 1000 900 ncres of forest reserve. but this is by ne feane.the whole of the forest area
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
Way to pemocrat peae.

Really. the democrats onght to insist hat Colonel Bryan deposit his monkey wrench with the -doorman.-Los Angeles Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03
. FaIlen Frnm Grana

Bulgaria has fallen from Eurapean 'gzace" Her people are said to have Epne back to work.-Chattanooga News.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03

are then washed, dried and polished in barrel containing bran.-New York Ez. ening Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03

CITY OF NORWICH WATER WORKS.
 Board of Water sCofnmissionsrs.
 Norwich. Conn. July 1sssl s1f Water rates forszt the quaEter AendfAE June 30. 1920. are due and 5paYablesAf the office July l. 1920. Office .1ker from S.30 a. m to. p. m. remaining unpaid after July 2aI5~sFe |.
 LEWIS R, CHURCH, Gashias. l
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-03

Never Needs an Afibi s
 Colonel House says nobody can accuse him of having quoted the President. Nor of saying much else.-Pittsburgh Gazette Times. 5'. S -f
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-14

crime. although forced into another ad-
venture which gives him an opportunity
and the title for the story, for II appears
an the wonderful chance"
Martha Mansfield Is the leading wo-
man and she does creditabe work ano
keeps on looking 'Just nice" Warren
Cook. Ida Darling and Tom Blake are
also in the support
CapitoI--Mary Picktord made popular
the drudgery OF the wash-lady and now
the sudsy creature Ia further helped
on her wav to fame by the role played
by Alice Lake. Some time ago Julia
Herne wrote a play called The Out
slider" and in it's transition to the silver
sheet II has come-.under the title of The
Misilt wife" Edwin Mortimer directed
II from the scenario by Lois zellner and
A. p. Younger.
An awkward little laundry drudge
spoils a shirt by the Sennett comedy
method OF burning a hole in It with an
iron. A manicurist position is her next
task in a crude hotel in a Western town.
There is a route for her to rise to matri-
monial heights and this she takes even
tu2lly arriving in New York The So
called smart set are her fellow-betnss
after that.
Forrest Stanley is the leading man
while In Jack Livingston. Graham Pet
tie and Edward Martindel is found cap
able support
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-14

Gilfoil and Elsie Lang. Callahan and
| Bliss, in a clever number, earned gen
eral applause. Pauline Frederick was
featured in the emotional movie,
Grsnd-Ned Monroe and Joe r, VIII
lard, Philadelphians, are the big laugh
winners. Their Characterization are
originality, THE Independent Party" q
musical tabloid, introduces some up-to-
the-minute comedy. Good acts are also
offered by Lexey and O'Connor, clark
nese gymnasts, and excellent movies are
shown.
Nison---Harry Girard and company
have a sketch both unuspsi and sn,eI, ,Sn;an
heads a well-rounded bill, Other pleas
ing acts include the Onri Trio, bicycle
experts; Bennett and Lee, skit' NUT.
ray Volk, who Is Her. surpnss
number; Levene Troupe novelty ",,ts 80 80
ture photoplay.
Many pretty girls apear
In Fashions OF 1921" which features
the bill and serves TO introduce the
latest feminine fads from the land OF
dress. Fred Lorraine and company won
approval In a comedy full or action.
Others who pleased Included Kaufman
Clara Kimball Young in 'Mid-Channer"
Is the Aim.
Dumont's-The movie satire, way
Down Yeast" proved such q success
that the Emmett ]. Welch Minstrels are
continuing It, Sheldon and Patterson
made such hit with the audience In
their new skit, The Gentlemen From
Brazil" that they, too, are seen for the
second week. They are exceptionally
funny, Mr.. Welch is offering new and
tuneful ballads.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-14
Photoplays ELsetoherc

Reutetosd Heretofore
CHESTNUT-D " GrIfNth's WAY
Down East" continues All the
thrills OF the movie year are con-
dcused into the fnai i've minutes
OF this picture. with Richard Bar
thClness rescung Lillian Gish
from tho ice.
ASTOR-Svlvia Anita Cohen. vocal
solo!st VIII Rogers appears ~
Honest Hutch"
AVENUE - Something 10 Think
About
STRAND-"Food for Scandal" with
Wanda Hawicy
GREAT NORTHERN Trumpet
RiTGIf -"Thc Frisky Mrs John
sou. with Bate Burke
LOCUST Mae Murray IN Tho
Right TO Love
TUPEEIlL Madame y" with
Paul,u" Errder!c';
EEADEH- = ant Washburr. in "a
Full House
JUMBO Ethel Clayton, IN Tho
Web Of Desire
so MARKET What Women
Love" with Annette KelIermann.
COLISEUM--"A Full House" with
Bryant WaShDurD.
COLONIAL---LioneI Barrymore, in
The Master Mind"
8ELNONT--"T The Hope, w,rh Ruth
StOuchouse
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-14
JULES FALK RECITAL
interesting Program Given Under
Auspices Of osteopathic Hospital

An audience that very comfortably
filed the ballroom of the Bellevue
Stratford assembled last evening to hear
the violin recital of Jules Falk, given
for the benefit Of the Osteopathic Hos
pital Of Philadelphia. Mr.. Falk, for.
merly a Philadelphian himself and at
one time a member Of the Philadelphia
Orchestra, gave an interesting program.
of which the principal numbers were
a sonata in q minor by Henri Eccles
| and the well -knowu concerto in ID
minor, Of Wieniawski.
In his playing Mr.. Falk showed a
tone of moderate power, but of much
sweetness, with good execution.
Among the smaller numbers which he
played were two. Chant du Voyageur'
and Dams le Jardin." by Camille w.
Zeckwer, Of this city, which were among
the most favorably received OF the pro :.
gram. Other composers represented
we're Cecil Burleigh, Valdez, Tschai-
kowsky. Elgar, Schumann and Cha
brier.
Mr.. Falk was assisted by Miss Nal
yina Ehrlich, an excellent young pianist
who performed we'll as accompanied and
as soiost, playing in the latter capacity, |,
the Mcndelssohn List 'On Wing OF
Song" and the Scotch dances of Beet
hOyeu,