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Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
STUMBLING CUSTOMERS GAVE
 CLUE TO HOME.STiLI

Charged with operating an illicit moonshine whiskey still at 151 Main street, New London, Paul R. Parnit- zky, arrested by Deputy Collector of Revenue Barry on Saturday, was giv- en hearing before United States Commissioner Frank L. Mcclure in New London Monday morning. Prob able cause was found and Parnitzky was held for trial in the United States district court. Bonds were fixed at $1.5Oo and U. s. Marshal William B. Palmer of New Haven granted Par nitzky the balance of the day in which to secure a surety.
 Evidence presented by Deputy Col lector Barry showed that Parnitzky had in his possession home made still and that some of the product of the still had been sold to at least two different persons in the city. Parnit- zky constructed the still from cep- per alleged to have been stolen from the Groton Iron Works,
 Sergt Nelson Smith testified that the police had been watching Parnit- zyy's place for some time and that frequently persons had been noticed stumbling out of the premises in an intoxicated condition Patrolman Sloan testified that the complaint against Parnitzky was made by a man named Decker, who lived in the same building. Later Parnitzky's wife showed the still to the police.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
D. A. R. EGATES HERE
 TODAY FOR CONVENTION

About one hundred delegates from
 all sections of the state are expected
 to arrive in orwich today (Tuesday)
 for the twenty-seventh annual state
 conference of the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolu-
 tion which opens in the afternoon at
 2 o'clock and which will continue
 through Wednesday. The conference is to be held in the Hugh Henry Os- good parish house at Park Congrega- tional church.
 Reports of state officers and com mittees will be presented and other business will include election of a state regent. state vice regent, state
 recording secretary, state treasurer and three councillors. The report of the committee on revision of the state bylaws will also be presented and
 acted upon.
 The state officers will be here by noon and will be entertained at
 Mrs. E. E. Rogers, regent of Faith
 Trun1bull chapter. The convention
 will be called to order at 2 o'clock by Mrs. John L, Buel of Litchfield, the state president Tea will be served at the Osgood Memorial after the af- ternoon meeting has adjourned and | there will be An evening session o1 l the conventior. The Faith Trumbul chapter committee which is in charge 1 of the entertainment of the delegates l has arranged for automobiles to takt 1 the visitors to the homes where they | will be guests over night. Provision
 has so far been made for 75 womer 1 delegates to be entertained
 l Following the morning meeting o | the convention on Wednesday, lunch
 con will be served for which alread, 1 150 tickets have been sold.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
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WOMAN DROWNED FROM
 BARGE IN THE SOUND

Josephine Shea, of No. 252 Green street, New Haven, was drowned in Long Island sound Sunday forenoon. when she either fell or jumped from the barge Blue Bonnet. owned by the Blue ira Transportation company of New York and bound from New Ha- ven to New London. The body was recovered and brought to New Lon don, where it is at an undertaking es- tablishment awaiting a claimant. The victim was about s4 years of age.
 According to the captain of the barge, the Blue Bonnet was one of several barges of the tow of the tug James McWilliams and her cargo was consigned to the Thames River Spe- cialties company at Montyille. The Shea woman boarded the craft in New Haven where the tow had been held up day or two The start was made for New London early Sunday morning. About o'clock the woma n left the cabin, presumably for the purpose of removing snow from the deck. That was the last seen of her until she was observed in the water An alarm was given and the captain of the tug caused the tow line to be cast of and the tug put about and re. covered the body. which had remain. ed on the waters surface.
 Medical Examiner Heyer conducted an investigation and 1t was deter. mined that the Shea woman wen aboard the barge Saturday and that ; drinking party followed. Sunda- morning when she went to the deci she appeared jovial and her absenc, was not noted until after she was i, the water. the body being observe, over 200 feet astern of the barge by bargeman. No criminal act in con nection with the woman's death 1 suspected.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
Steel Cabinets for Probate oHfe..
Coal Dust Lodged
 In Miners Lungs
Tells how his cough was con
 quered and health restored.

Tn November. 1918, I was working
 in a coal mine. and the doctors said the coal dust had settled in my lungs 1 couldn't lie down on my right Ades coughed SO 1 couldn't sleep and had constant pain In my right lung and under my shoulder blades. ooughed so hard the blood would spurt out Of my nose. Finally the doctors had me change climate and live outdoors. bat
 Then i came home and started on Milks Emulsion. Thank God. ] diA. as it did me lot of good right from the start. loosening up the coal dust in my right lung. In few weeks my lungs had an excellent appetite and my cough left me entirely. l gained bach | 30 pounds in weight and wat back 70 work in the mines completely restored | to health.'-G N. Bum. sth Ave ana
 No. 18th St. Terre Baute. Ind.
 Thousands of victims Of dust-mled
 air develop the same trouble that Ar. Bum had. Milks Emulsion costs noth- | Ing to try. so why not at least try it 2 | Milks Emulsion iE A pleasant nutr!- tive food and a corrective medicine It
 restores healthy. natural bowel action.
 doing away with all need of pills and
 physics. It promotes appetite and | quickly puts the digestive organs In
 shape to assimIlate food. Ii helps
 build flesh and strength. and is pew-
 erful aid in resisting and repairing the ! effects sf wasting diseases.
 This Is the only solid emulsion maee.
 and so palatahle that it is eaten with
 a spoon like ice cream.
 | No matter how severe your case. ycu
 are urged to try Milks Emulsion under
 this guarantee: Take six bottles houns
 with you. use 1t according to directions and. f not ssdsfied with the results
 your money will be promptly refunded Price soc and Sl-70 per bottle. The Milks Emulsion Co.,. Terre Haute, Ind
 Sold by druggists everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23

for authority to discontinue the trolley service on the ground that 1t could not be continued except at a loss. It was the understanding that the North Stenington people be given time to see if they could work out a plan which would guarantee the receiver against loss If he should keep the line run ming.
 MT. Perkins said Monday night that he had not been invited to attend the meeting Tuesday but he believed At torney McGuire was to see him before the meeting.
 The month of February will make q bad showing for trolley roads. Mir. Perkins said Monday night, on account of the heavy expense incurred through fighting snow. The Shore Line will show a deficit in operating expenses Of about $26.000, largely on account of the snow. This will bring the total deficit in operating expenses under the receivership to about S66 900. The Boston elevated road had an expense in February of $352.0oo on account oi I snow and the Connecticut company shows expense of s250,o0 for the same reason. A street railway journa l which has recently published a resum,
 of the trolley situation shows tha- 1 there Is hardly road south of tn,
 Mason and Dixon line that is not ir l the hands of receivers, and the Mas
 sachusetts commissions report show 1 that 123 miles of trolley roads in tha l state have been abandoned and opera
 tions have been suspended on 13
 miles of road.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
CARPENTERS HOLD OUT
 FOR $1 AN HOUR WAGE

The wage readjustment between the building trades and the master build CTS has not yet been reached, although several meetings between special com mittees have been hld and the matter talked over. The master builders have offered to compromise the matter but their proposal has met with flat re- fusal by the carpenters. A special committee empowered to act in behalf of the carpenters met with the com mittee representing the master build CTS on Saturday, when the compromise was presented to the carpenters.
 The master builders are willing to advance the minimum wage from 6s cents per hour to S5 cents per hour an increase of about 30 per cent. The carpenters have refused this and are holding out for their demands of s1 per hour
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
NORTHERN LIGHTS APPEAR
 IN BRILLIANT DIspI Av

One of the most brilliant displays of The aurora borealis or northern lights took place Monday evening, flooding sne heavens with a transparent glow that continued untii the early nornine . hours, when 1t began to fade. The greatest brilliancy was during the early evening, when great shafts of light resembling gigantic searchlights shoot to the horizon.
 Not only were the lights to be seen Tn the north but to the south as well which is remarkable phenomenon nor often seen. With the zenith as the nub and with the shafts of pale white lights shooting to the horizon. +be civ presented the appearance of a gigantic wheel. The effect of the aurora boreali, on the telegraph wires was complained or all over New England during thu night '-i' It is said that the northern light, are a sign of fair weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
CONTRACTS GIVEN OUT
 TO NORWICH TEAcHERe

School Superintendent E. J. Graham gave out the contracts for the coming year to the teachers of the Norwich public schools at meeting held Mon day afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Broadway school. The teachers have two weeks to accept the contracts.
 Superintendent Graham explained the new salary schedule adopted by the town school committee to apply for next year by which a s200 increase is made in the salaries of all teachers.
 At the present time the salaries paid the supervisors are s2,20o to Principal J. B. Stanton at Mt Pleasant street and S1.SO0 each to Principal Clapp at Broadway and Principal Murray at Greeneville, the maximum for super visors being 5000. The s2oo advance applies to them as well as to the teachers. Superintendent Grahan's salary is now $3,600.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
CLAIMING HUSBAND CRUEL
 NORWICH WIFE ASKS DIVORCE

Mary L. Hummer of Norwich Town has brought suit in the superior court for divorce from Walter L. Hummer of Norwich to whom she was married on March g, 1918 in Norwich. She claims alimony also, alleging that her value of 1000. The plaintiffs name before her marriage was Mary L. Hutchinson.
 She alleges that he has been in- tolerably cruel to her since Nov. | 1919. Troubles in the household have twice brought MT. Hummer before the Norwich police court recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
OBITUARY.
Mrs. James RrazilI

The death of Julia Sullivan, wife of the late James BraziIl, occurred on March at her home in St Louis, She was s3 years old and had been sick only a short time.
 Mrs. Brazill was born in this city and was married to the late James Brazil on Oct. 20, 1884, by Rev. Dan- iei Kelley. For years MT. Brazill was employed in the old railroad shops on North Main street. The family msved to St. Louis about 30 years ago.
 The deceased is survived by four daughters, Misses Julia and Nellie Brazill in St. Louis and Margaret and Elizabeth Brazil who reside in Ire land. Both were born in Norwich and Elizabeth Is a sister in a con- vent.
 The only son of the deceased, John Brazil. has been a freight agent in St. Louis for years. He lately To- cated in Minneapolis, Minn., and is general freight manager there fer the Lehigh Valley road and he will soon move his family to that city.
 Charles E. Ree<with. Charles Everett Beckwith, a for mer hack driver in New London, died Sunday evening at his home in Ores cent Beach. Death came while he was sleeping.
 MT. Beckwith was born in New London 7S years ago, the son of MT. and Mrs. Lamson Beckwith of Town hill. He has made his home in East Lyme for the past Is years Besides his widow he leaves one son. Charles Beckwith a grandson. who resides in Waterford, and a sis ter, Mrs. Anne Beckwith Fish of New | Haven.
 Peter R. Thorn. Peter R. Thom, well known in Nor w1ch, died at the home of his son. George W. Thom, in Los Angeles last | Thursday. MT. Thom for many wears was employed by the th-winches- ter company at South Windham and 1 later was one of the owners of the l Glasgo Paper company He was also connected with the Garvan & Thon Paper company at South Windsor For the past 35 years he has been 1 with the Kimberly 6, Clark paper mills at Appleton, Wis, where his family stiil resides.
 l When a young man he was united in marriage with Christina Watt ot Greeneville, who survives him with i've children. George Helen. Lois, Ed | gar and Mary.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
NORWICH SURVEY MAPS
 PLACED IN SAFE LIBRARY
Especial to PuIiatinl

Hartford, March 22.-AmonE A number of interesting maps which have been received by the ConnecticI,t State Library from General Theodore A. Bingham. U. S. A., Engineer Corns are three tracings of original surveys or me town Of Norwich in the year
 One map which shows the main road from Norwich to Hartford. illus trates the position of OK Hill on inc east side, and one the north side of the main road, from Center Hill. are shown the original home lots of VII liam Backus. Olmstead, Rev. J. Fitch and s. Clifford
 On the south side is shown the lots | Of Mason T. Waterman T. Bingham. J. Post, Bowers. Binchard, Wade. Gager, T. Post Edgerton, Ensign VII liam Backus, jr., H. Calkins and J. Calkins. The map shows a road lead ing southwest and on the west side of this road is Bean Hill, the original | home lots on this hill belonging to Griswold. Allyn, Royce, Baldwin. H. Tracy and Pease.
 | The northeast section of teh survey shows the roads to Scotland and Woodstock and in the southwest sec ] tion Wauwecus Hill is located. The map Is elaborated from Miss Calkins' History of Norwich"
 Aother map of original proprie- tors of home lots in 1859 in Norwich Town, and which Is elaborated from a map of streets, Norwich town. in the year of 1705. which was published fin Miss Mary E. Perkins book Ancient Houses, Etc" Of Norwich. 1895. with metes and bounds added from original records, shows the road to New Lon- l don leading indirectly west to 1 don leading north and inteTsecting the road leading indirectly west to Hartford.
 The third original survey of the | town of Norwich. includes the original home lots in 1859 between Green and Bean Hill (Westville). The main road shown Is that of West Town street which stretches from the road to Nor wich to the Hartford turnpike.
 The information included on this map was compiled by General Theo- dore A. Bingham. U. s. A.. Enginee1 Corps assisted by Charles E. Chandle, 1 Of Norwich and Mrs. Edna NJ. Roger. of Norwich.
 The map, which record the Ioca- tions of hte lands of early settlers 0. Connecticut are of ouch value from an educational as well as historical standpoint. General Bingham ha: spent many hours in study at the state library and Is very much inte- rested in the work which he has pre- sented the library.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
COLCHESTER DEMOCRATS HAVE
 CHOSEN THEIR DELEGATES

in the town hall on Monday evening in that place and chose delegates to represent the town in the state con- vention at New Haven in May. The following were elected: John J. Shea. Edward Driscoll, Henry Bigelow and Fred B. Clark
 The aucus then turned it's attention to the election of town committee, and the choice of the meeting was as follows: A. A. Carrier, John J. Shea and J. F. Purcell. There was a large attendance at the caucus Daniel Shea was chairman and James Purcell was clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
STATE GUARD COMPANIES
 WILL SHOOT OFF

Company F, c. S. G., Capt. William R. Denison, had a chowder after its regular weekly meeting Monday night at the state armory. Major Charles A. Hagberg and members of Griswold command, U. s. W. ". were guests of the company.
 The entertainment of the evening also included a basketball game and a practice shoot in preparation for settling the tie in the rife match be- tween Norwich, Mystic and Danielson. The shoot of is to be held in New London next Tuesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23

little sDanderine" cools. cleanses and makes the feverish, itchy scalp soft and pliable; then this stimulating tonic penetrates to the famished hair roots. revitalizing and invigorating every hair in the head, thus stopping the hair falling out, or getting thin, dry or fading.
 After a few applications of "Dander- inc" you seldom find fallen hair or a particle of dandruff, besides every hair shows new life. vigor, brightness, more color and thickness.
 A few cents buys a bottle of de- 1ightful "Danderine" at any drug or toilet counter.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
BUILDING SUPPLIES HELD
 UP BY FREIGHT EMBARGO

Local builders are experiencins much difficulty in getting material, as there is an embargo on freight on many Of the roads over which building supplies are shipped. One contracting firm which ordered a carload of sash last June has been unable to get tt as yet, although it was shippen on Jan. 10th of this year. The same is true with many other building materials, brick, lath, lumber and tfling
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
PARK CHURCH MEMS CLUB
 TO HEAR GRoToN PASTOR

of which Dr. John s. Blsckmar is president, meets at the parish house Friday evening the speaker will be Rev. Henry Woodward Hurlbert of Groton His theme Is to be The Practical Outcome of Reconstruction in Southwestern Asia.
 During the evening there will be singing by the alto of Park church quartette, Miss Helen Whitfori, of New London
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ENTHUSE OVER ATII cTire

Much interest is being displayed by members of White Cross council. K of C., in the athletic preparatfons for inc coming season. Plans are to be made tonight for all kinds of meets and the nrst call for candidates for the base ball team Is to be issued as soon as a manager and captain are chosen. which will probably take place at A meeting tonight. Everyone who thinks ne IS eligible to play baseball will be given a trvout
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
NORWICH REPUBLICANS TO
 HEAR SENATOR BRANDEGEE

H. M. Lerou, Alderman Charles F. Wells, Joseph H. Henderson and pr. George Thompson, the four Norwich delegates to the republican state con- cention, will be in New Haven tonight (Tuesday) for the opening session of the two day meeting which will select delegates to the national convention at Chicago.
 U. s. Senator Frank B. Brandegee of New London will make the address at the opening of the convention, deliver ing the keynote for the. party plat form
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
supt. Kehos Reaainina H..I.h.

Stephen J. Kehoe. superintendent a, of the gas and electric plant. who Is spending a few weeks at Atlantic City Is reported as fast regaintng hi, health. Mr Kehoe suffered a ner- vous breakdown several weeks ago and went south in the interest of his health.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
CUT THIS 0UT-TT IS WORTH MoNEY

Cut out this slip. enclose with 5c and mail 1t to Foley & Co.,. 2ss5 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago. Ill.. writing your name and address clearly. You will receive Foley's Honey and Tar, for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills for pain in sides and back. Rheumatism bsckache kidney and bladder ali- wholesome and thoroughly cleansing cathartic, for constipation. biliousness
 headsehA. aSd siuggish bowels. Lee 6 0sgeod. Ea .---
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
Silent Policeman

Silent Policeman for Norwich Town.
 First Selectman Casper K. Bailey has secured a new silent policeman to replace the one that "died in the line of duty at Norwich Town green when run into by an automobile of the state highway department.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
In New Quarters.

The Chamber of Commerce Is now located in their new quarters in the Plaut- Gladden. building at 142 Main street, the office furniture having been moved Monday from the Chamber of Commerce building near-the post of- llHNGs,Ar~ <. ErM aeesh
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23

When the Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary Society of Trinity Methodist church meets with the Outlookers on Thursday afternoon District Superin- tendent Rev. William H. Bath win give a-talk on Lepers and Leper -Col- IS ,-A lArsss:
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
w. C. P.rriao in Shoe Bvsin...

Warren c. Perrigo. who was mana ger of the Norwich once of the West ern Union Telegraph company for sev- eral years and for two years had been
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
Sergeant Matthews on Duty Au.;r

Sergt. Allen c. Matthews. who was confined to his home on West Main street for about week by illness brought on by high blood pressure, has recovered and returned to duty on the pot sforce, As- z.es
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23

Magic Just drop little Freezone on that touchy corn, instantly 1t stops aching, then you lift the corn off with the fingers. Truly No humbug
 Try Freezone Your druggist sells a tiny bottle for few cents, sufficient to rid your feet of every hard corn, soft corn. or corn between the toes, and cslluses, without one particle of pain, soreness or Irritation. Freezone is the discovery of a noted Cincinnati genius.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23

Rich men have coffers and poor men have coughs.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23
New London RotarIsns to VisIt Her,

The Norwich Rotary club is to have 6 visitation from the New London Rotary club. at its meeting on Wed nesday. This is the meeting for the installation of officers of the recently organized Norwich club.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23

To Heal . Cough Take HAYES HEALING HONEY. -s5c.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-23

resigned his position to devote his time to a shoe store which he has established in New London. His sue cessor is J. A. Doran, formerly mana ger of the Postal Telegraph companys office at Newport, R. l.
 Four years ago Mir. Perrigc married Miss Florence Hourigan of this city.
 Steel Cabinets for Probate Office.
 Judge Nelson J. Ayling has received a lot of new steel cabinets at the pro- bate office which will be added 10 the office equipment for filing cabinetA A Moosup man. 'Sliby Sad. haf | purchased a motor bus from Norwich owners.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-29
INDIANS ADMINISTERED
ANOTHER DEFEAT TO BROWNS

: St. Louis, Sept. 2S-Cleveland got step nearer the American league pen nant this afternoon, defeating St. Louis to and increasing the lead over Chi cago, the runner-up to a full game.
 It was the third consecutive defeat administered to St. Louis by the con- tenders who launched tin atatreB-Y in tenders, who launched their attack against Bayne in the second 1nnning and drove him from the box in the seventh.
 Bagby put hinh in front in the second inning with a double to flight after two were out, driving TWO runs and Ceve- land maintained it's lead.
 Evans, Speaker, Gardner and Bagby led the assault, the Cleveland leader scoring three runs and driving in two.
 It~was the thirtieth victory Bagby has turned in this year and, although hit freely he managed to keep the blows scattered with the exception Of two in nings.
 Local fans prsented George Sisler with 2 silver service as a mark of apprecia- ton for his work and the popular Brown
 responded in the sixth inning with a home run to the pavilion in right field for his 24sth hit of the season, estab- | fishing a new American league record to | rupplant that of Ty Cobb, who made 24S ,afeties in 1911. In the eighth inning l Sisler made it 250 with .ong triple. | Cleveland will conclude it's series here 1 tOnOrrOw Score: