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Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
ODD FELLOWS ANNUAL
 IS.HElb AT HARTFORD

It was tue S0th annual session and Grand Master Frank W. whiton referred to this fact in his welcoming address to the delegates. The condition of the order In the state was described as excellent By the grand master whose report indi- cated a year Of unusual actiity. He had attended a hearing at the state capitol in compny with Grand Secretary Hutch inson and Grand Treasurer s. W. Chsl- lenger and had opposed 1t. because it would affect the Odd Fellows home. the bill which would remove the state tax ex- jen1ption of property of fraternal socie- ties.
 Grand Representative George M. Chap man of Waterbury and William T Meyer of Bridgeport. reported on the proceed ings of the sovereign grand lodge annual communicate in Boston last Septem- Der Luncheon was served to grand of. ficers. invited guests and delegates. Tn the afternoon the following officers wer, elected:
 Grand Master - Herbert J. Phillips l Waterbury.
 Deputy Grand Master - Charles R 1 Hathaway. Manchester. Grand wsrden-Chsrles ]. Fowler. e | ThoElpsonville.
 Grand Treasurer Sidney ". Chal 1 lenser, Middletown.
 Grand Seeretary-Wflliam 1T. Hutch | inson New Haven.
 The following distinguished visitors were received: Past Grand Sire A1fre 1 s. Pinkerton. Of Worcester. Mass. Gran
 Master William C. Kolmetz and Gram l Secretary Harry Walker of New York ] Grand Master Burton A. Gasken an Grand Secretary Harry s. Pine of Nel
 Jersey, Grand Master Silas B. Reed c
 Massachusetts. Brand Master Leslie T
 Jacobs of Maine. Deputy Grand Maste Horace A. Garland and Grand Warde | Amos A. Phelps of New Hmpshir, | Grand Master Robert McGhee and Gran
 Secretary Kirtlsnd H. Wilson Of Rhod
 Island Past Grand Master and Pas
 Grand Representatives Tteo. Walter co
 of Toronto. Ont. and Grand Patrisrc
 August H. I.utbenow of New Haven (
 the grand eneampment of ConnecticI | O. O. F.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
GREENEvILLE JULY FOURTH
 WILL RE REST EyFR

As has been the custom of GreeneviIle on July Fourth each year to make it a regular holiday. the committee for this years program has Set out to surpass all other efforts. At meeting held Wed. nesdsy evening at the home of the chair man. 0. W. Carpenter. some Of the pre- liminsry plans were made and general outline or the celebration announced.
 The mornings program will include the street parade which in years previous has proved to be an attractive feature. Prizes for the best float the prettiest decorated automobile and bicycle and for the most unique horrible" will be offered. II funds permit. new feature Is to be added in the form of a vaudeville entertainment which will be given in the afternoon a, two different places at different times In the evening there will he a band concer- with community singing and followed by dancing.
 The committee is to meet every Monda, evening from now on to see that nothinE is left undone to make Greeneviiis th, capital" of Norwich on the Fourth and the liveliest place in the state subscrip 1 tion papers for funds 10 finance the affai, will be circulated this week
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
u'NEIL-NGRoRf ELECTRICAL
 COMPANY HOLDS OPENING

The O'NeiI-McGrory Electrical company opened tekir store on Franklin square for business Wednesday, morning The store. which is one of the most attractive and most up-to-dste of its kind in the city. was prettiiy decorated with palms. ferns and cut flowers. A lsrFe number Of wis., itors. including many prospec,sve custom CTS. visited the store throughout the day.
 William o'Neil and James MeGrory, who form the partnership. are both ex- perfenced in the electrical business. MT O'Nen has had 12 years experience in Norwich and New York in the contracting and engineering line. For a year and a half he was employed by the government in civilian capacity as inspector of cleo trical installations at the submarine bss, at the navy yard. His partner. Mir. Nc. Grory. has had a number of years ex. perience in the electrical field.
 The firm will specialize in electrica contracting and engineering. Their stor. ! will carry a full line of all kinds of cleo l trical appliances, including electrica washing machines, electrical dish Eash CTS, electric cook stoves. vacuum cleaners ] vibrators. percolators, toasters, heatinl l pads, lamps, and all sizes of fancy an plain shades, besides the usual line of bat teries. flashlights, lamp fixtures. etc.
 The store, which was formerly occupie by Justin Roldens market, is very attrsc l lively laid out with modern show case, Lwall cases and stained counters. Tn
 electrical show room is located at th rear and iselaborately laid out. An inits tion brick fireplace adds much to the al ] trsctveness of this room. The office ! located at the left of this room.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
Norwich EnlIstmeuts in Navy.

The following men enlisted at the navy recruiting station in New London and were Sent to New Haven for further transfer: George Edward Thompson and Royal Vincent Scranton from Nor wich.
 The nsty trade schools that are now open have proven a great attraction to ex-navy and ex-army men who desire to enlist in order to learn a trade.
 Ex-navy men. are allowed the privilege of re-enlisting for a period of two. three and four years and those who have been out of the service less than four months have the privilege of going back on the ship they were discharged from if they so desire.
 Ex-arny men who enlist in the navy will receive a full outfit of clothing. car enlist in desirable first enlistment rat ings and can take a course in one oi the navy trade schools. Ex,army mer are not required to undergo cours, of training at any training station.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
FoRGETFUL BELLHoP SPOILED
 AUTOMOBILE rHIEF's PLAN,

The supposed Ray Ho-lick. Jr.. who ran of with the yellow runabout of Charles Arvsnopolos of thiS city last Fri day and was caught with the car in Birmingham. Tuesday. is a psroie5 prss- oner from the Cheshire rsformstcrv, sr was leatnT wednesdsy when oalce- Charles Smith Of the So-wIch police force went to Framinsna'n To bring min. back here.
 The mans name Is James Monsasn. of New London. He refuS@l to come ts Norwich without requisitlo1 papers. but was willing to 20 back 70 Cissh.rs with- out any further trouble. UoSl eommu- nication with the Cheshire authcrl i,s, they agreed to pay all expenses Jf oniccr Smith would take M6nsiiea there. so that Chief Linton directed this 10 bc done.
 MOnshan's capture. it was learned. came about through a slip-up in smother coup that he had planned to pull ofr in
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
TWO BELL ALARMS CAME
 CLOSE TOGETHER WEDNESDAY

About o'clock Wednesday, morn ing a bad chimney fire at No. 62 North Main street resulted in an alarm from Box 24, North Main and Roath streets The deputy chief had responded to A telephone call for the chimney fire, but when he arrived on the scene he had Box 24 pulled in.
 One line of hose was used on the fire which after considerable hard work was eXtinguished with small loss. The fire started in the basement and ate its way through defective chimney to the roof
 The house is of frame construction and is occupied by four families, the base ment being occupied by Fidelle Perry and the other floors by MT and Mrs. Vinzena Laviano, Mrs. Clara Bowman and a family unable to speak English. The building is owned by Angelo " Covello.
 The fremen l%l hardly returned to the station when an alarm was runs in from Box ?. North Main street fire station. The fire was in the smoke house of the Greeneville Public Market located at No 46O North Main street and owned by Martin Rozycki and others It was l discovered by James P. Fox, former street commissioner, who was in the firt l station and he pulled the box after. wards assisting in rolling out the hos, wagon and laying line of hose One section of the roof was badly burn l ed and some of the equipment in tht
 building was destroyed. Mr. Rozyck estimates the loss at $2OO. There il no insurance. The fire started from
 spark from the rendering kettle f1re The spark ignited sawdust on the foo
 and quickly spread to boxes and pa | pers.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
EPISCOPAL CONVENTION VOTES
 FOR ARMAMENT REDUCTIONS

A resolution calling on the United states to enter into negotiations with fereign powers with a view to bringing about reduction in naval armament was adopted Wednesday, afternoon at the annual convention of the Connecticut Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal church held at Christ Church Cathedral In Hartford. The secretary of the con vention was instructed to send copy or the resolutions to Secretary of State Hughes. Rev. Samuel R. Colladay, dean of Christ Church Cathedral. and Rev. George l.. Paine, of Berkeley Divinity school, spoke in favor of the resolution.
 Although the convention voted down an attempt to make women eligible to mem oeFship in the newly created executive council of the diocese, Rev Mir Paine later brought the uestion before the con- vehtion. After some debate the con vention adopted a resolution making wo- men eligible to represent pa rishes at the archdea confy meeting. "A proposal to sd- nit women as vestrymen was defeated The delegates voted to hold all diocesan conventions hereafter at Christ Church | of the bishop. New canons forma lly establishing the cathedral also were adopted
 ! The following were named as member. of the executive council. other selection. 1 to be mad later: Rev. Ernest De Miel Hartford ; Rev. Floyd B. Kenyon. Wes Haven; Burton Mansfield. New Haven and William s. Severn, Bridgeport.
 Elections Wednesday morning resulted as follows:
 Members of the standing committee O the diocese: The Rev. William A Beafdsley of New Haven. the Rev. s E. CeIlsday. dean of the cathedral Hartford; the Rev George T. Linsley o Hartford the Rev. J. C. Lindsley, Tor rinEton, and the Rev. M C. Thompson Greenwich.
 Cltt,cal delegates to the New Englan synod: The Rev. W J. Brewster o Litehheld. Canon Heyn of Portland, tn Rev J. Eldred Brown of Norwich an the Rev. A. c. Coburn of Danbury
 Lay delegates to the synod: H. F Hemingway Of New Haven. Burto Mansfield of New Haven, Charles Pease of Hartford.
 Alternate clerical delegates to the sy nod were elected from the floor as fo lows Rev. Louis R. Howell Of Norwsll
 the Rev Frank F. German of Middle town, Rev F. s. Lippitt of Merider 1 and the Rev. William T. Hooper (
 Hartford
 , Lay alternstes were elected az fo lows: George A. Bassett of New Bsvei
 F. D. Crandall of New London. A. s Graves of New Haven A. H. Storer Ridgeheld.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
HOW TO REDUCE
 VARICOSE VEINS

Many people lave become Respondent because they have been hd 10 believe that there Is no remedy that VIII reduce swollen veins and punches.
 If you will get a two-ounce original bottle of MOone's Emerald On tfuI strengthl at any first class drug stora and apply it at home as directed you will quickly notice an improvement which vii continue until the veins and punches are reduced to normal
 MoOne's Emerald oil is very cuncen- trated and a bottle lasts a long time that's why it Is a most inexpensive treat- ment- IL has brought much comfort tu worried people all over the country and is one of the wonderful discoveries Of re- cent years. and always bear in mind that anyone who is disappointed with its ues can have their money refunded. Gener- ous sample on receipt of l5 cents. silver or stamps International L-ahoratories. Rochester, N. '. Your druggist or Lee, & Osgood Co. can supply you.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
SCOTCH CLAN INSTITUTED IN CITY

George R. Clifford; tanist. Alexander Finlayson; chaplain, Alexander Sharb; recording secretary, w. D. Macdonald i; financial secretary, F. R. Wilson treas urer, Archibald Mitchell, 4th; senior henchman, John H Bell; junior hench- man, c. M Fraser seneschal, 4. Power :; warder. W@s. Campbell; sentinel, Claude Wilson; trustees. John Porteous (three years) W. H. Cruickshahk, (two years) ; Hugh Finlayson, (one year.)
 Royal Deputy Chief MaeCallunn an nounced gifts to the new clan from the clans in New Haven, New London, Hart ford New Britain, Bridgeport, Ansonia and Waterbury, and read a telegram of congratulations from Walter Scot. royal 1 tanist.
 Welcome From Mayor Lerou Chief Clifford took the chair after he | had been installed in office at the head i of the clan, and introduced Mayor H. NJ 1erou, who was greeted with ringing | applause as he expressed words of wei. 1 come to the new clan among the organ. izations of the city and to the visitor: whe were here for tn eoccasion. Mayor Lerou commended the purposes Of thu clan and said he felt particularly giat i to welcome to the city an organization | of Seotchmen for there were no bett4 class of citizens that the Scotch peool, and he wished Clan Graham the great ee success.
 TWO violin solos by Miss Eliza betl
 Lane, played with artistic feeling. a fin
 baritone solo by Henry La Fontaine. an,
 several clever Scotch selections bv Ere, l FoWer In scotch costume were given v1it-
 words of greO.ing from several of "io th
 visiting chiefs
 me organization of the new clan ba
 ioIoWed some hard and persistent wor,
 in which Mir. Clifford has been . lesSs
 ana had the able assistance of n,,n,
 per Of others who are on the ,hsrter s iis
 Ahotner meeting of the clan is I, h
 heIu m three weeks when Mir. MacCaI llm will again be present -'i''0 "a
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
PET COCKER SPANIEL IS
 KILLED BY AUToMoBII,R

Happy" a cocker spaniel. owned by Jean B. Martin. now in France. which has been staying at the home of Prof and Mrs. Frank l.. Farrell. was run over twice Monday afternoon by automobiles and killed. The dog was crossing the street when it was hit by the automobile Of Allen Latham. One of it's legs wss broken and MT. Latham and Mrs. Farrell went to the assistance of the animal when 1t started back across the street Mrs Farrell and several others saw the Block car approaching and sighalied 10 MT Block to stop, but the driver paid no heed according to their statement, and ran ove, Happy" and killed him
 The dog was one of pedigree stock and was very valuable, besides bsinE a Iowa. ole little pet and a great friend of th. neighborhood.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19

Clan Graham, No. 251. Order of Scot tish clans, was instituted here Wednes- day night with a charter list of 27 at meeting in Steiner's hall, attended by oveN 200 of whom about 150 were wis itors from clans in this state and Rhode Island
 The Highland bagpipe band from Clan Leslie in Westerly arrived here early in the evening and gave notice that the Scots were afoot by having a short pa rade from Laurel Hill bride to the Chel- sea bank corner before going into the hall.
 The institution of Clan Graham made one of the largest and most successful Scottish events that Norwich has seen in a long time.
 The new clan is the 12th in the state and the Order of Scottish Clans is the largest body of Scotchmen in America. It has over 10000 members in it's ranks and has paid in benefits over two and a half million dollars.
 The institution of the new clan was conducted by Royal Deputy Chief John MacCallum of Hartford who was assisted the work by Past Royal Deputy James Mustarde of (&an Mcleod New Haven, Past Royal Deputy Frank Douglas of Clan Cameron. New London Chef Alex snder Milne cd Clan Mcleod New Haven Past Chief Hammond of Clan Cameron New London. Past Chief Paterson of Clan Gordon. Hartford, Past Chief Bruce oi Clan McAlpin. Waterbury. Past Chief D Urquhart, Past Chief John Currie o1 New Haven. Chief John Henry of New | London and Chief James Edmond of Clar Leslie, Westerly R. l.
 ] The ceremonies began with a selection by the famous bagpipe band from West. eriy This was followed by the initiation of the members of Clan Graham. After the initiation the doors we're
 thrown open for 9 public installation/ o-
 the officers which was conduyted7 bI
 Royal Deputy Chief MacCallum.
 The following are the officers. Chief
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
TROLLEY AND AUTO IN
 CRASH AT TRADING COVE

On Tuesday afternoon the automobile of Dr. N G. Gray was badly damaged when it was in collision with the 4.45 troll ley on the Montville road near the board ing house of the Joseph Hall & Sons mill at Trading Cove.
 Dr. Gray in his car was coming out of the road that leads to the fair ground and, not seeing the approaching trolley, endeavored to cross the track. The troll ley, in charge of Motorman Harold Tal- bot, was just on the slight curve and be- fore MT Talbot could stop the car the collision occurred. The car was stopped within few feet and luckily did not re- suit in serious personal injury, Dr. Gray being only slightly cut by flying glass. i The machine However, was very badly damaged, the left side of the car being crushed in.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
FUNERAL. William Finlaysl n.

Funeral services for William Finlay- son were held on Wednesday afternoon at his late home at Francis place with an attendance that included rel atives and friends from Lonsdale, R. L, Attleboro, Mass, and Hayerstraw, N. Y. There were many handsome floral trib- ut@s
 The services were conducted by Rev. IC. H. Ricketts, pastor of the Greeneville Congregational church. who spoke of the exemplary life of MT. Finiayson and the sincere sympathy which is extended to the members of his family in their sorrow.
 The bearers were Alexander. Hugh and Neil Finlayson. three sons, and Hen l " Pukallus Howard Adams and F. Ellis Sage. Burial took place in Maplewooo cemetery where a conmittal service was conducted by Rev. MT. Ricketts. c. A. Gager, Jr., was the funeral di rector.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
INGRoWN TOE NAIL
 TURNS OUT ITSELF

A few drops of "outgfe" upon the sin surrounding the inerowing nsil re- duces Inflammation and pain and 70 toughens the tender sensitive skin un- derneath the toe nall. that 1t can not penetrate the flesh. and the nail turns naturally outward almost over night
 "Oatgro" is a harmless. afitiseptic manufactured for chiropodisth. How ever. anyone can buy from the drug store tiny bottle containing direc- tions.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
CrrIr CInh Onfinr.

Wns- bids fair to be an outing of real merit is being planned by the young mems cycle club of the ~" for next Saturday afternoon, when all bike rid- org. young or old. are Invited to take a spint. The destination is to be -sutern Hil where the cyc,ers will en- .aEs iu a good programme of stunts and rsmes. not 10 mention the camp fire -safs' that are 10 be included. All boys n the city will be welcome to go since sst Saturdays outing was interfereC win on account Of the rain. The party win meet st tho r. N. C. A. building md leave promptly at 1.30 D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
Memorial Dnt Orders.

Orders issued by Adjutant General George NJ. Cole give permission to all ns- tional guard companies to participate in the Memorial day celebrations to be held in the various cities and towns where the military units are stationed. Another order issued by the adjutant general is i'd the effect that flags on all state armoriee are to be flown at half mast from sunrise until midday on Memorial day. At mid day the flags are to be hoisted to the tor of the staff. where they will remain until sunset
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
Soldiers in Philippines Seek COrrespon
 dents

From the Philippine Islands letter has come to The Bulletin from three soldier boys who say they are lonely and would like to correspond with the young people of this city The letter is signed with the names of Corporal James H. Bright Pri- vate s. Henry Arnold and Private Irving Middleton, Fifth Co.,, c. A. C.. Fort Mills, Philippine Islands.
 The letter has been on the way from the Philippines since April. The soldiers say. they are of the Caucasion race and under g years of age.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
CARPENTERS ACCEPT AGREEMENT
 BUT KEEP TERMS SECRET

The Carpenters union held a meeting Wednesday night to receive report of committee"
 After the meeting. the following state ment was given out:
 An agreement has been reached be- tween the contractors and the carpenter, and was ratified at a special meeting oi the union last night. and all carpentert are to go 10 work this CThussdsy) morn. ing under new agreement"
 Other than GUS statement. the carpen. ters refused to have anything to say Bsiness Agent Robert McNeely declined ts say what the new wage schedule va, which had been agreed upon. saying ths it had been understood with Henry C Peek of the master builders that this wa, all that was to be made public upon tHl settlement that had been made on th, wage question
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
BIRTHDAY sURPRIsE IS
 GIVEN JOHN ANDREWS

pleasant birthday surpsse party was given John Andrews at his home at 5S Fairmount street on Wednesday ' evening by large number of his friends The evening was delightfully."- spent with music and singing. PisHo solos being given by Miss Emnis Weidwald and Mrs Laura Congdon. Mir Andrews received many pleasant remembrsnces from his friends. Dainty refreshments were served during the evening by Mrs An drews. assisted by several Of her friends
 Included in the large list of guests were several from New Bedford and Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19

Birmingham. He had met a girl there, who had agreed to steal a lot Of money and meet Monahan Tuesday morning for flight to parts unknown Al9nahan was stopping at a hote and left his car around the corner where the girl was iB meet him at SEQ Tuesday morning aft CT she had got the money. He left a call with the bellboy at the hotel for o'clc<r. But the beilboy forgot and that spell ed disaster for Monahan's alleged scheme. For it was 7.30 before he was called and by that time the Framinrham police had taken notice Of the yellow car standing 90 long in side street. They lowed it around to the police station and looked up the owner who could nos give satisfactory account of himself and his arrest followed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
AUTOMOBILE HIT POLE
 ON oCCUM FLATS ROAD

In trying to avoid hitting a car that turned in front of him suddenly, Peter Lessard of Baltic crashed into a tele- pnont pole on occum flats early Wed nesda yafternoon. MT. Lessard was driving along behind another car on the way to Baltic when on the Occun flats the forward ear turned suddenly to the left to enter s driveway. Mir. Lesssrd swung his car to the extreme left and in so doing crashed into a telephone pole. moving 1t several inches. The forward part of the machine was badly smashed and had to be lowed to a garage. The other machine was practically uninjured with the exception Of s few scratches. jured.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
PERSONALS

Neil Hoffman left Wednesday morning for Chicago, H., where he is to be em- pioyed,
 Mrs? Ida Abel of Lebanon is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Anna Abel of 326 Main street.
 Mrs. James B. Chapman is spending Several days at her cottage on Whitman tic Camp Ground.
 MT. and Mrs William W. Beckwith have left for Mystic, where they have taken home for the summer
 MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Stanley and family of Bogota. N. J.. were visitors over the week end with Mrs. Eliza Gray of Golden street
 Mrs Elizabeth Phillips has returned to her home in South Coventry after spend- ing the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Lila Sti1lwell of Westerly, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-19
Mis-. M.eAdam Going to MeIro.e.

Miss s. Winifred MacAdsfn, has con cludsd her long term of most efficient ser vice with the Nor~ieh Savings society and is to leave next week for the home Of her parents in Melrose, Mass. After sum- rner's rest Miss MacAdsm may take a business engagement in Boston. She has occupied an apartment at 1s Uhi6h street. Norwich.