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Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
MISS FAITH BoNFOEY
 HAS VOLUNTARY RETURNEn

Miss Faith Bonfoey of Middletown, formerly teacher at the Norwich Free Academy and at present a patient at the Hartford retreat, returned, voluntarily to the institution Thursday night at 730 after an absence since Tuesday morning. At the retreat it was said Friday that the youn gwoman would not be asked to relate her adventures until she was thoroughly rested.
 Miss Bonfoey made her entrance il was said through first floor window and while her clothing was somewhat oerraggled and she apparently had little or nothing to eat, she appeared to have suffered no injury during her absence She was put to bed, and Friday was eat. ing and resting normally.
 Miss Bonfoey returned from war work overseas about year ago in very pool health. as the result of an attack of in. Huenza. All inoculation given her whilt she was in the overseas hospital is though to have been partly responsible for her nervous breakdown and protract ed illness which followed her return from France.
 Her mother. Mrs. c. P. Bonfoey anc sister, Miss Ruth Bonfoey of No. 19; Court street, Middletown, were noti fled immediately of her return to the in stitution.
 Miss Bonfoey had been allowed to takt short walks in the vicinity of the retrea and nothing was thought strange, Tues day, until she failed to return for din. her.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
BIRTHS IN STATE
 HAVE SHOWN DECREASE

Connecticut showed the greatest de-
 crease in the birth rate of any state
 in 1918, according to the annual re-
 port of the census bureau of the de-
 partment of commerce, just issued in
 Washington. The decrease in this
 state to 1000 population was 269 in
 1917 and 2S7 in 1918, or a decrease for
 the year of 0.9. In the birth registra-
 tion area of the entire country, the
 births of colored show an increase of
 about per cent. over 1917 while births of whites show an increase of less than
 1 per cent.
 In Connecticut in 1910 over 46 per cent. of white married women from 15 to A were of foreign birth, but 58 per cent of the while mothers to whom children were born in 1918 were report ed as natives of foreign countries. States besides Connecticut which show a decrease in births are Mary land, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island were in Utah and North Carolina and the greatest increases were in Utah and Washington. In the birth registration area of the entire country in 1918 there were 1868, $40 births, a birth rate of PA to 1000 populations; 701,164 were
 males and 662,4S5 were females. In Connecticut, the births in the reg istration area in 1918 were 2S,290. The registration in the principal cities were ] New Haven, 4.S69; Hartford, 4,3OS; Bridgeport, 4.910; Waterbury, 2,979; New Britain, 2,092.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
DANGERS OF ACOLD
Norwich People Will Do We'll to Heed
 Them.

Many Dad cases of kidney trouble re- suit from a cold or chill. Congested kidneys fall behind in Altering the poi son-laden blood and backache, head ache, dizziness and disordered kidney action follow. Don't neglect a cold. Use Doan's Kidney Pills. at the first sign of kidney trouble. Follow this Norwich residents example:
 Mrs Henry L. Greiner, 6o6 East Main Street, says: At times a cold has affected my back and sometimes over work has caused dull, nagging pains across my kidneys. My back has felt weak and tired and I have been worn out. When bending, sharp pains have seized me in my back and it has been hard to straighten up. I have used Doan's Kidney Pills for these attacks and they have done me lots of good"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pilis-the same that Mrs. Creiner had. Foster Milburn Co.,. Mfgrs., Buffalo, x. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
Party on Tenth Birthday.

Wednesday afternoon and evening. Miss Miriam Sullivan celebrated her 10th birthday, by entertaining several young friends at her home on Prospect street. The house was decorated with pinR and white roses and ferns. A beautiful birth day cake with lighted candles adorned the center of the table. Mrs. Sullivan assisted by Mrs. John Williamson, served a delicious luncheon of potato salad sandwiches, cookies, cake, lemonade, ice cream and candy. The enjoyable affair lasted from until g o'clock, during which there were games and music Miss Gertrude Fontiane entertained with sev- eral piano selections. Little Miss Kath- crime Brennan pleased with popular songs. Anna Brennan won the prize for pinning the slipper on Cinderella; and the prize in the peanut hunt to Lila Xiii patrick. For pinning the tail on the don key Miss Gertrude Fontaine was the prize winner. Miss Sullivan received many pretty gifts. Those present in- cluded: Eileen Kennedy, Mary Foley, Gertrude Fontaine, Teresa Connolly, An na and Katharine Brennan, Jennie Moore, Helen Kenney, Lila Fitzpatrick, Teresa Biliki, Barbara Sullivan, Mary Geagan,. Margaret Sample and Mary Donovan.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
JUDGE KELLER sUsTAINS
 COMMR DoNOHUE's FINDING

In view of the very lucid and convincing opinion of the commissioner, any elapora- tion by way of further opinion seems un- necessary, says Judge keeler H hls mem orandum of decision on the appeal taKen from Compensation Commissioner James J. Donohue's finding in the case ot Mary Reeves of No. 154 South Main street, Putnam, claimant, against the John A. Dady corporation of Putnam.
 Judge Keelers decision, which has been filed with Edgar M. Warner, clerk of the superior court for Windham county, says
 A careful consideration of the briefs of counsel filed in this matter, and the ex- animation of some further authorities not therein cited, leads the court to the con clusion that the award of the compensa- tion commissioner is correct
 In view of the very lucid and convincing opinion of the commissioner, any elabora- ton by way of further opinion seems un- necessary.
 Judgment should be rendered for the ap- pellees
 The case grew out of the death of Eugene Reeves, husband of Mrs Mary Reeves, Dec. 9th last, while he was Tn the employ of John A: Dady corporation of Putnam.
 The case was heard and determined by Commissioner Donohue at hearing in this city on May Sd, and in his finding the commissioner disallowed the claim for compensation.
 The finding says in part:
 It is found that the decedent, Eugene Reeves, was on Dec. 9th, 1919, employed as overseer of the winding room Of the respondents silk mill in Putnam.
 On said date Eugene Reeves fell from a doorway at the second story of the mill and struck the sidewalk below. fracturinS his skull. and died within a short time.
 It is found that MT. Reeves had been in good health and had worked steadily and practically without interruption for several years On the morning of Dec. 9th, 1919, he appeared in good ~ealth,
 Shortly before the accident the superin- tendent of the mill had conversation with Mir Reeves and told him about the operation for the removal of adenolds which had recently taken place, where upon the decedent had remarked That makes me feel faint" or words to that effect, and then walked to the doorway in order to get aiS
 Somebody called the superintendent and he turned and walked away and left Mir. Reeves standing near the doorway MT. Oatley. the superintendent. did not see MT. Reeves fall, but later he found him on the sidewalk with his skull fractured.
 It is also found that MT Reeves was seen standing near the doorway and that his hands slipped from the bar which pro- tected the doorway, his knee appeared to give way and he slipped under the bar and fell to the sidewalk below.
 N- It is found that from the testimony taken as whole that the cause of MT. Reeves falling was sudden faintness which he experienced as a result of hear ing the details of the operation mention ed and that the faintness did not arise from anything in any way connected with his employment.
 It is therefore found that while the in- jury resulting in death arose in the course of the decedent's employment it did not arise out of the employment
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
PRICE OF POTATOES '
 HAS AIKEN BIG DROP

A very great drop has been experi- enced in the potato market. On Tues day the price was 12.50 per barrel About that time announcements were made by, the U. S. Bureau of Crop Els inmates that a bumper crop of pota- toes was to be harvested. Immedi- ately following this the first shipment of Long Island potatoes reached the New York market. A drop in the mar ket price was at once registered which continued to fall. The price of s per barrel now prevails, which is about sS per bushel. Although the bulk of the crop is still in the soil, farmers are of the opinion that the price cannot go much lower. They believe the supply will not warrant it. Housewives with recollection of potatoes at s6 bu- she1 last winter will welcome the new price of this commodity.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
THREE FAMOUS NORWICH
 PEOPLE FOR HALL OF FAME


 Daniel Colt Gilman. Edmund Francis Stedman and Lydia Hunt Sigouney of Norwich are included in eighteen famous been nominated for the New York Uni versity Hall of Fame.
 Ballots have been sent out to the 102 electors with the names of '204 famous Americans, TIT men and twenty-seven women. Election takes place every five years and this year twenty men and ten women may be elected. Results of the election will be made public November 1. Included in the list. of famous person. ages are the following:
 Daniel Colt Gilman, educator, was born in Norwich, a graduate of Yale and sue cessively president of the University of California and the first president of John Hopkins. He was man of great learning and administrative ability.
 Edmund Clarence Stedman, poet was born in Hartford, was a graduate of Yale and edited weekly papers at Nor wich and Winsted. His fame rests on the large collection of fine verses which he wrote.
 Lydia Hunt Sigourney author. is Con, necticut's famous woman on the list of nominees. She was born in Norwich, taught selected class of girls in Hart ford and wrote forty-six books and g. 900 articles for 300 periodicals during her life.
 Nathan Hale. native of Coventry, won fame in the appreciation of his coun- trymen by a single deed, the willing sac rifce of his life in the Revolutionary war in which he was captured as spy.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
Holds No Real Estate.

For the first time in hundred years and perhaps in it's history, the schoo fund department of the state of Con necticut finds itself without title to a single piece of real estate. In 1909 ii had title to property valued at $140,S94 This was obtained through the fore closure of mortgage located in Con- necticut. It has been selling off this pro perty by degrees until at the close of the fiscal year last month it had title to only 800 worth in Granby and there is an agreement for it's sale. The earn ings of the school fund for the past year amounted to $115,050, as against s112,319.47 the previous year.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
GEORGE T. HIGGINS RECEIVES
 GIFT FROM ASSOCIATES

George T. Higgins, who completes his duties as superiStendent of the Norwich division of the Metropolitan Life Insur- ance company today, was presented a handsome travelling bag by the members of the staff who in a resolution signed by all expressed their regret at MT Higgins leaving but wished him success in his new position. Joseph c. Keegan made the presentation and MT Higgins, although taken entirely by surprise, responded with fe wbrief words expressing his appre- citation of the gift.
 MT. Higgins is to be district superin- tendent of the Bath and Portland, Me, districts.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
HIGH QUALITY MILK
 IS SOLD IN NORWICH

Throughout the, state for the past few weeks there has been more or less agitation of the milk question regard ing the quality of the milk that is sold in the state. Norwich, according to the statement made by Milk Inspector Dr. Paul F. Gadle, has very high standard of milk sold in the city. Dur ing the past two months Dr. Gadle has taken 55 samples and all have proved of high quality.
 One restaurant in town, however, was discovered to be selling watered milk and were ordered to discontinue the practice. Several of the milk deal CTS were ordered to clean up their barns and make c<anges that would in sure much better sanitation. Outside of that it has been found that the milk sold in Norwich is excellent.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
PERSONALS

Mrs. Celinda McStay. of Central Village has been a Norwich visitor.
 Mrs. George H. Griswold has returne to Mystic from visit in Norwich.
 John A. Ferguson of III. River avenue
 is now on a business trip in New York Mrs. Nicholas Spellman and daughter of Norwich were recent visitors in Moo
 sup.
 W. Irving Cox of Providence has been | the guest of his aunt. Mrs. Lucia R Carr of Sherman street. MT. and Mrs James Johnson and fam | fly of Smith avenue are at Broadview | cottage, Lords Point, Stonington.
 Mrs. NJ E. Koglin of Buffalo, N. r, 1 is the week end guest of MT. and Mrs. Myron o. Morgan of Rogers avenue. Miss H. M Willis has returned to l Putnam after spending few days with her sister. Mrs. N D. Austin of Yan- l tic.
 l Thomas F. Lewis of this city is, tc spend a two weeks vacation in the White Mountains and will also visit | Weir. N. H.
 MT. and Mrs William J. Banfield anc
 Miss Hazel Banfeld of Fourteenth street are spending two weeks on Langworth5 avenue. at Lords Point. Mrs. Silas Leff1ngweH and daughters 1 Lola, Alice and Lois, of East Great Plair are visiting Mir. and Mrs Henry Lewis al the Refuge, Lords Point. Miss Hazel Anderson and Mrs Lula Wilson of Norwich, were recent visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs. W. H
 Bracket in South Wilmington. MT. and Mrs. Charles Tiffany of Nor. wich have returned home after few days visit with Mrs. Tiffanys sister Mrs. Daniel Lleweliyn of Hartford. Miss
 Mary Llewellyn returned with them fol a short visit,
 Mir. and Mrs. Lafayette E. Evans o1 Bridgeport motored to Norwich recent ly and are spending two weeks with rel atiVes. Most of the time will be passed
 at the home of MT Evans parents, MT l and Mrs. Byron H. Evans, of Washing ton street.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
WIRES BRANDEGEE TO
 AID COAL MOVEMENTS

The following telegram was sent to Washington Friday evening by the Nor wich Chamber of Commerce Hon. Frank B. Brandegee, Washington,
 D. C.:
 The members of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce are unit in requesting you, as our national representative, to aid and support Fuel Administrator Storrow of the New England district in his move ment to have coal exports to Europe from Hampton Roads, Va, and other points abandoned, directing all coal from Hamp- ton Roads to the New England states. where it belongs.
 American coal should go to America first-all others second. Our industries need coal. and must have it, and that soon. We expect to get it at once, with your assistance.
 (Signed)
 c. F. WELLS. President
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
NO EXTENSIVE BUILDING
 0PERATIONS PAST VIZ

While there have been no extensive building operations, the usual number of permits for new buildings and alterations to buildings were granted during the past year by Fire Marshal Howard L. Stanton.
 The position of fire marshal and build ing inspector is looked after by the chief of the fire department, in addition to his duties as superintendent of the fire alarm telegraph Inspections have been made of hazardous conditions in the business district by members of the department and, when necessary, ordered corrected
 Members of the department also in- spected all yards and alleys during the month of May and with the cooperation of the public the city is considered to b. very clean,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
WEDDINGS.
Amburn-Gates.

At the rectory of Christ Episcopal church on Thursday afternoon Rev. R. R. Graham united in marriage Miss Lillian L. S. Gates of this city and Gilbert T. Auburn of Houston, Mo. The couple were attended by Mrs. Helen l. Gates, mother of the bride, and Joseph A. Parda, a friend of the groom.
 The groom, is a chief petty officer sta- tioned at the submarine base at New London. His bride has been employed at the United Metal company.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
Celebrated 72d Rirthdar.

Calvin Miner of 57 Eleventh street eeIe. brated his 72d birthday recently. A pleas. ant family gathering was held during the evening to honor the event Three gene. ratlons were present and delightful evening was spent with music and games Refreshments were served in the dininc room which was prettily decorated in pink and white in honor of the occasion MT Miner received a shower of postcards durng the day carrying congratulations and many wishes for many returns of the day MT. Miner is the oldest resident of Greeneville with but one exception.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Lucy Stone of New Hartford, is visiting her aunt. Mrs. James L. Case.
 Mrs. J. L. Lathrop. of Lincoln avenue has returned, after spending several days in New York.
 The Misses Osgood are visiting at the summer cottage of Miss Nellie Day, in Cohasset, Mass.
 Miss Alif Stevens of Washington, is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Charles w Gale, at Pinehurst
 Mrs Charles c. Smith. who has been spending week with MT. and Mrs. John 'H. Powelson, has returned to Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
Y. N. c. 4. Meeting at Moh.ran Par.

On Sunday afternoon. under the local Y. M. c. A. auspi-r tic second open air meeting of the seasUn will be held at Mo- hogan park. The young people of the First Baptist church will sing several se- lections and Rev. George H. Strouse will deliver brief uplifting message. The party will be conveyed to the park by autotruck, leaving the "Y" building at 4.45. The meeting will begin about s o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
Local Fire Loss Small During Past Year


 Insurance paid on buildings and con- tents through damage caused by fires in Norwich during the year ending June 30th was s1S,642.S5, according to the an nual report of Chief Howard l.. Stanton of the Norwich fire department now in the hands of the printer This is $34,- 773.1S less than the amount of insurance paid the previous year, the figure for that year being s53,416.03.
 The following summary shows the value of property at risk, insurance on property fire loss, insurance loss and loss on in- surance for the past year:
 Value of property at risk
 Buildings .s205, ,55oo0 Contents ...... 22419600 Total at risk buildings and
 contents S41S' 4o'ou
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
WILL OFFICIATE AT
FUNERAL IN PALMER

FUNERAL IN PALMER Rev. C. H: Ricketts has been called to Palmer to offlciate at the funeral of Frank j. Hamilton, well known coal dearer MT. Hamilton was member of Rev. MT Rlckeetts' Bible class when the latter was pastor Tn Palmer. The funeral will be held today Saturday. at his late resi- dence on Park street.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
INSURANCE FIELD DAY

The Norwich, Willimantic and New London districts of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company unite today (Satur- day) in a field day and clambake at Po- quetanuck Drawbridge. The insurers will leave on the g o'clock train for the bridge where day of solid enjoyment is expected Athletic games will be enjoy.
 ed, including two ball games and the bake will be opened at 1 o'clock sharp.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24

THE LA VIDA ELECTRIC VIBRATOR
 S5.50. Guaranteed in every respect. Let Us demonstrate this vibrator and prove to you that it is an excellent appliance. GAS AND ELECTRIC SHOP,
 Canal St. WESTERLY LIGHT AND POWER co.
 Westerly. R. l., THE MYSTIC POWER COMPANY, 9 East Main St.. Mystic, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24

Will Spend Two Weeks at Woodmont.
 Miss Freda BIinderman and Miss Hel. en Flynn, night operators at the loca- telephone exchange, leave for a two weeks vacation at the Vacation House al Woodmont.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
Unclaimed Tattars

The list of unclaimed letters in the Norwich postoff1ce for the week ending July 24 is as follows Seth Johnson, Mrs Ada J. Sweet, D. J. Thompson
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
Leares ut-cadden Comnanx.

NJ. Varier, who has represented The Plaut-Cadden Company in this vicinity terminated his connections with the com pany on Saturday, July IT.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24
Compensation Agreement Filed.

toHlpehsatIOH AsreeheHt FHtu.
 The following compensation agreement was filed Friday with the clerk of the superior court in this city.
 City of Norwich. Street Department, and William Norton, Norwich Date of injury June 18th. Hurt back and one side If ankle. Compensation began July 4th.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24

Pittsburgh, Pa, has issued bonds to the amount of s31,000 for the purchase of playground sites
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-24

Insurance on property- contents ........ .......... $1So,910.0O Total carried on buildings and
 contents ,......... .......$s4S.s4o,oo
 Fire loss
 Buildings s5.......... ........ $9,570.42 Cohtenls ..'..'.' '.........i 9,716.55 Total fire loss ...... S19,14S.97 E Insurance loss
 Buildings .......... ....... $S.S64.30 Contents ........ .......... 9,f7S.55 Total insurance loss .... s1S,642.s5
 Loss over insurance Buildings .......... s506.12 contents .......... Total loss over insurance. s5os.12
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1920-07-28
LoCu/Church NesvS

The Baptist w. NJ. u. held it's
July meeting with Mrs. Charles Mar
tin on the afternoon of the 18th.
After the regular order of business
the election of officers for the As
ISOLATION year resulted as follows:
President, Mrs. Charles Martin
Secretary, Mrs. Marion Weatherholt;
Treasurer, Mrs. Eliza Board; Press
Reporter, Mrs. Frank Ferry. Vice
presidents, Mrs. r. L. Oelze and Mrs.
Frank Ferry. Parsonage committee,
Mrs Frank English, Mrs. Jas. Cord
rey and Mrs. E. c. Nall
Mrs. (. c Nall and Mrs Chas Mey-
ers were added to our membership.
Mrs Judith DeJarnette and Miss
Amelia Squires, of Hardinsburg. were
with us as visitors. After social hour,
we adjourned TO meet Aug 9, with
Mrs. Larkin Gibson when our Dis
trict Superintendent, Mrs. E. B. Eng
lish, of Hardinsburg will be present
and give report of her trip to the
National Convention-Mrs +. c. +.
Cloverport Y. w. A. held its July
meeting Monday evening, July 10
<lllSl tIC lNSuldl oluCl vi DuSluCSo
officers we're elected for the coming
Association year.
President, Miss Louise Weather
hold; Vive President, Mrs. Carl Brit
tian; Secretary, Miss Chlora Mae
Seaton; Assist Secretary, Miss May
dee Chaplin; Treasury and Counselor
Mrs. F. c. Ferry; Organist, Miss
Martha Willis. and Assistant, Miss
Ray Lewis Heyser.
After musical treat from Mrs.
Wilbur Chaplin. of Louisville, the
meeting was dismissed with prayer.
Next meeting will be Aug. 10, and
Miss Maydee Chaplin will have charge
of the program, the subject being Elm
ancing Missions" Those present were
Mesdames ]. ID. Morrison. Wilbur
Chaplin. Robert Hannah, Carl Brit
tian and F. c. Ferry Misses Louise
Weatherholt. Chlora Mae Seaton,
Maydee Chaplin, Margaret Wroe,
Mary Meyers, Ray Lewis Heyser and
Lillian Dugan.