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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Joseph Memo.


 Mrs. Albertine Memo, wife of Joseph Memo of Plainfebi, died in this city on Thursday following an operation for a cancer. Mrs. Memo was the daughter of John Sneckall and was born in Can ada 45 years ago. She leaves her hus- band in Plainfeld and other relatives.
 Mrs. D. Fl. Henker.
 Mrs Elizabeth Herker, widow of D.. II. Henker, died Thursday afternoon at the nome Of her daughter, Mrs. John Jordan at 53 Ward street, following an illness of long duration
 Mrs. Henker was born in Mansfield, England, coming to this country when a young woman. She was married to D. H Henker who died in Hartford about 16 years ago. For the past 80 years she has made her home in this city and for the past Is years has lived with her daughter.
 She leaves besides Mrs. Jordan, an- other daughter, Mrs. Mary Wilson of Providence, and three sons, George Hen ker of Salem, Mass, Charles Henker of Boston, Mass and William Henker oi San Diego, Cal
 Helen Elizabeth Allyn. Helen Elizabeth. infant daughter oi MT. and Mrs. William l. Allyn of Led yard, died Tuesday a& the age of il months, 19 days. The funeral was helc Thursday afternoon. The chi1d's fathe, has represented Ledyard in the legisla ture for several terms and is well knowr in this section of the state. Edwin F. Corwfn.
 Edwin P. Corwtn, formerly of Nev London, died Wednesday night of tuber culoGis at the home of his father-in-law Capt. Benjamin F. Bump. of Flanders He was at one time a chauffeur in Nev London and was former member of tn Konomoc Hose company. He leaves hi widow and three young children.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
PATRONS OF NELSECO II
 PRAISE BLOCK ISLAND TRIP

A number of Norwich people who have patronized the steamer Nelseco II on it's trips from this city to Block Island are loud in their praises of the boat and the trip and are commenting the enterprise of the management in again providing Norwich with a daily boat to Block Island.
 The boat is speedy and staunch. with plenty of deck room, and as it is run by Diesel engines, burning oil instead of coal. the absence of smoke and cinders is one point of comfort that is strongly emphasized by those who like to sit out side in the sunshine and salt air. This week the boat has been making her time i regularly. giving two hours at the island | according to her schedule
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
DEMPsEY's HoUsEKEEPER


 Atlantic City. N. J.. July 7.-Suit to collect five hundred dollars wages was filed today by Mrs Carrie Barrett. who mothered" Jack Dempsey while he was in training here for two months in prep sration for his fight with Georges Car pentier, against the champion and Jack Kearns, his manager, in the Atlantic City district court
 Mrs. Barrett alleges in her petition that Ion May 10 she agreed to render her services as general manager and helper in buying food and groceries, managing the work in the kitchen, keep ing house in good order and doing other things to enable those living therein to be comforta ble.
 She also states that her services were worth $60 a week and she has received but one hundred dollars for her time and labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
Y. M. c. A. WILL TEACH BOYS
 To CVUT1I AT TITE IAE


 In cooperation with the Mohegan park board the local Y NJ. c. A. has ar ranged a swimming campaign foi the week beginning Monday, July l1th. Be tween 2 and daily, E. J. Fritz, phys ical director of the Y Nj. c. A. will be in oaarge of the swimming instruction. The campaign is to include boys ;n the city over ten years Jf age. the only re- quirement being that the boys attend re- ularly and be provided wIta q pair of water wings the second day of 'he les sons. All boys who are interested are expected to make application at once to the local Y. M. c. A. where further de- tails will be explained.
 In commenting upon the matter, Mayor Lerou stated that he desired to commend the Y. M. c. A. for their interest in teaching the boys of the city in the art of swimming, and the board of park commissioners is hearty in cooperation and both feel that this is a real service to the community.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
sCoUR LAKE ERIE FOR
 BANDITS POWER BOAT

Ashtabula, Ohio, July 7.-Tugboats, fast cruisers and launches manned by Ashtabula and Cleveland police, tonight are securing Lake Erie in search of power boat on which six bandits who at noon today held up six clerks and robbed the Marine National Bank here of ap- proximately six thousand dollars, are be- heved to have escaped.
 The small amount of money secured by the bandits was due principally to the heroism of a girl clerk who with a re- volver pointed at her face, pressed bur slar alarm witn her foot, frightening the robbers away / Almost fifteen thousand dollars was left untouched in one of the cages.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
FUEERAIS,
Mrs. Lafayette Starr.

The funeral of Mrs Lafayette Starr was held Thursday afternoon at the home. of hee daughter, Mrs. Ernest M. Newbury at 124 Asylum street. There was very large attendance that fn- bcluded relatives and friends from New London, Waterford and other places. There were many handsome ofra1 trib- utes.
 The services were conducted by Rev, Robert L. Roberts, Ph. D., pastor of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church. The bearers were Henry L. Starr, L. Her bert Starr, Vine W. Starr and William R. Stanton.
 Burial was in the family lot in the Jordan cemetery at Waterford where Rev pr. Roberts conducted a com-nittal service.
 C. A. Gager, IT.. was the funeral di. rector.
 Michael P. Buckley.
 Funeral services for Michael F. Buck. ley were held at the nortuAry ehapeI of Shea & Burke on Wednesday morn. ing. There was a very large attendance l and many floral tributes. At the ser vices in St. Patricx's church Rev. Phtlir J. Mooney was celebrant of the recuier mass.
 The bearers were J. J. Callahan, To seph Healey, Dennis o'Conaan ant Thomas Brennan Burial was in St Mary's cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
MRS. MAIZE DRAPER POTTER
 CONSIDERED CRITICALLY I

Alarming news was received in Nor wich Thursday regarding the condition of Mrs. J. Dyer Potter (Mazie Helene Draper) of Brooklyn, Conn, who Is at the Day KimhalI hospital Putnam. Last week Mrs. Potter underwent an operation for serious case of appendicitis, all though it was believed that later condi- tiens were favorable to her recovery.
 Mir and Mrs. Potter were former resi- dents of Norwich, Mrs. Potter being the daughter of Mir and Mrs. George S. Draper of River avenue and graduate of the Norwich Free Academy. class of 1aO6
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
PLANTS SEA SLED IS

The sea sled Marathon, owned by Henry B. Plant of Eastern Point, is cred tied with being the fastest craft that has ever operated on Long Island sound. The sled. which was recently constructed by the Sea Sled company of West Mystic, a few days ago made a trip from New London to Glen Cove, L. l., a distance of about go miles, in 2 hours, 20 minutes. The craft can maintain an average speed of 45 miles per hour for as long as her fuel will last
 George A. Mccormack, secretary of the New York Yacht club, was a passenger on board the sled when the run to Glen Cove was made, and he stated that il was the fastest riding that he had evel experienced i1 a motor type of boat.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
STEAMER STRUCK MINE
 IN THE BLACK SEA

Washington, July 7.-The shipping board steamer Mopang struck a mine While entering Burgas h1rbor in the Black sea July 5. and sank in five min utes, according to reports to the board today. There was no loss of life.
 The Mopang. 5.o09-ton steel vessel, was under charter to the Export Steam ship company of New York, operating between New York and Black sea ports
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
ON TRIAL FOR
 MURDER OF FIANCEE

Corunna, Mich, July 7.-Efforts by the prosecution to establish discrepancies in statements credited to Forrest Hig- gins, and A clash between opposing att torneys over charges the prosecution was attempting to impeach the testimony of ont of the states witnesses, consumed mosc of today's session of Higgins trial on a charge of having murdered his fiancee, Lucy Wittum.
 After Louis N. t>1rdee, an under-sher- if, had testified circumstances surround ing the poisoning of the girl on March 30, last, the state recalled J. H. Barton, a locomotive engineer and member of a train crew that discovered the girrs body.
 C~.5n testified he observed footprints of a man wearing rubber boots who apparently had walked entirely around the body.
 ! Higgins, according to county suthori
 ties, admitted he was wearing rubel
 boots at the time his fiancee was poison ed. but denied he had walked around tn body.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
Discharged in Police Court.

Owing to lack of evidence Joseph Bsri accused of maltreating a cat was dis charged in the police court on Thursday morning. This was the only case be- fore the court. It was allesed that Ber1 threw the cat into some slzlzed lime and the animal was burned. A number of witnesses testiied but Judge Libov rui- ed that the evidence was not strong enough to convict Beri-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
TARIFF ON CRUDE OIL WOULD LOWER GAS PRICE

Washington. July 7-Imposition of a tariff on crude oil. such as proposed in the permanent tariff bill. would bring decline ir the price of gasoline, Senator Harreld, republican. Oklahoma, declared . a statement today.
 The unrestricted free importation Of Mexican fuel oil, he said, has caused the closing of more than one-halt of the re- fneries in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08

The state beard of charities of which Mrs Frank A Mitchell, Of Norwich is a member heiS it's annual meeting at the capitol in Hartford Thursday afternoon the board formally becoming the state department of public welfare in line with the provisions of the legislative act which establishes thAk department
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
BABY EATS PISTOL CAPS
 AND DIES IN CONVULsIoEe

After eating a large number of paper caps that are manufactured to use in toy pistols, on the morning of the Fourth Mary Josephine Rounds, infant daughter of Horace w. Rounds and Mary G. Rounds of 261 Huntington street, New London, went into convulsions on Mon day night. She was taken to the Home Memorial hospital and died Tuesday morning.
 The phosphorus, gunpowder and dye in the cape made a deadly poison that even an adult could not have taken in any quantity without causing severe ill., ness and probably death.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
WELL KNOWN JOCKEY
 DEAD FROM INJURIES

Montreal. Que, July 7.-Jockey E. Buckles, of St. Joseph. Missouri. who was thrown from his mount at the De lorimier race track yesterday afternoon died at a hospital here tonight from a fracture of the skull. He was well known on the Canadian turf, and also had appeared on American tracks.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR
 sALTAGING EsPERANTo

Halifax, N. S., July 7.-word came today from Sable Island that prospects were bright for salvaging the Gloucester schooner Esperanto, winner of last years international fshermen's race; which was wrecked several weeks ago. She may be hoated and started for Halifax to- day
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
PATIENTS LAWN PARTY AT
 NORWICH STATE ROSETTA

From 2 to Thursday afternoon pa- tents' party was given On the lawn of the residence of Supt- Franklin $. VII exc at the Norwich state hospital. pro viding most enjoyable time for about 200 of the women patients.
 Many different games were played and there was a program of dancing and music. The refreshments, which incavd- ed sandwiches, lemonade, cookies and lollypops, were served in the summer hnaLSA
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
NEW LONDON P. c. SELLS
 SzNA.h6 LESS IN ST

There was slight falling of in the sale of stamps at the New London post office during the year ending June 30 over the preceding year. The sale of stamps during the past year amounted to $751; s75.sS as against S131.SS0.5S the preced- ing year, defcit of s2o4.55. The de- crease is considered trirsl in view of the business conditions during the past year In the city.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
DISPATCHES TEND TO
 CONFIRM LEVINE REPORT

Washington, July European dis patches received in semi-oicial circles today. tended to confirm press reports t-at Premier Lenine of Russia has i'm pr isoncd Leon Trotzky The messages said Lenine was reported to have ordered the detention of TrotEky in the Kremlin on June 30.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
worAmep,. I,omncmsn4fen,

Commissioner J. J. Donohua has ap- proved the following work'nens conipen- satoin agreement:
 Falls Co, No-~ich. employer. and Emma Lassonde. ss Fourth street. em- ploye infected finger. at rata of 9&.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08

Dr. ". R. Brooks, director of Smith Observatory, Geneva. N. Y- who died recently was the discoverer of twenty seven comets. a record surpassed only ty the French astronomer Pons, who discovered twenty-eight.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08

win Install at Mystic Eneazrzent.
 District Deputy Edward F. Kinney and suite from Palmyra encampment will go to Mystic this (Friday) evening to in- Stan the officers of Mystic encampment, L O. o. F.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
MOVIE COMEDIAN
 DIES FROM INJURIES

Los Angeles, Calif., July 7.-wnliam CBilly'J Ritchie, AZ, motion picture comedian and for twenty years on the American vaudeville stage, died today from injuries suffered two years ago when he was attacked by ostriches at a motion picture studio here.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
ASPIRIN
Name ''Bayer" on Genuine

Take Aspirin only as told In each package of genuine Bayer Taoiets or Aspirin Then you will be following the directions and dosage worked out bv physicians during 21 years. and proved safe by millions. Take no chances with substitutes. If you see the Bayer Cross on tablets. you can take them without fear for Colds, Headache. Neuralgia, Rheumatism Earache. Toothache, Lumbago and Tor Pain. Handy tin boxes of twelve tab lets cost few cents. Druggists also sell larger packages. Aspirin is the trade mark of Bayer Manufacture Of Mono sce+icacidester of Salicylicacid.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
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The July meeting of the common coun- cil. which was postponed from the ever- ing of the Fourth, is to be held this CFri- day) evening in the council chamber at the court house
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08

Miss Lucille Agard who has been spend ing week in Hadlyme as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Clarence Hungerford has returned home to Holland.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08

After the bake the party returned to Norwich to resume the business of the day. the drug stores and offices having been closed during the afternoon.
 Howard Randall and Roger Worth lnston were in charge Of the bake and to them goes the credit for the success, of the outing.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08
DOCTORS TRIM DRUGGIsTs IN ANNUAL BALL GAME

The local druggists with their guests, the doctors and dentists and those who cover up their mistakes for them, namely the undertaken, enjoyed solid after noon of pleasure free from the business and professional worries of the day at the second annual outing and clambake held at the Poquetanuck DrawbrIdge on Thursday afternoon. Over 100 of the apothecaries and the professional men were present, participating in the sports of the afternoon which included a bail game and several fast rounds of box ing
 Shortly after the arrival of the party at the grove the chowder was served by Teddy Schultz who also put up the bake. After the chew the ball game took place between the doctors and the drug gists, the former winning by a score of , to 4. .T0c Gildersleeve and Doc Clar- ence Thompson were the battery for the winners while Campbell and Randall off ciated for the losers. Featuring in the days game besides the batteries were Jerry Desmond. Dr. Cassidy. Dr. Senay. Councilman Sisk and U. s. Commissioner Mathewsor and Dr. Gadle. The council man in stopping a hot one connected with his thumb and as result will mix
 the Px. with his left hand.
 Following the ball game were several rounds of impromptu boxing. Dr. Sus- sler won decision over his druggist op- Donent in the first round. Jerry Desmond and Dr. Senay fought a fast four round draw. both boys showing that they are i still in condition. Ned Nevin and Younr Bob F'itzslmmons, two youngsters. went l for two rounds until Nevins put his thumb out of commission and had tc box with only one hand. The referee
 gave Nevins the decision. There wer,
 also several wrestling bouts.
 1 The. bake was opened at o'clock ant
 was one of the best yet and was served with excellent form The menu for tn, l bake was as fn1lnre.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bust. ness before the public, there is no medi- am better than through the advertising eplumns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-08

Baked Bluehsh with Gravy
 Clam Fritters Sweet Corn Chicken 1ohs+e- Clans Cucumbers Lettuce Tomatoes watermelon Muskmelon
Arizona republican., 1921-03-17
WOODMEN IF WORLD START THREE DAY
 MEETING AT MESA

MESA. March 16.-Chief Justice Henry D. Ross of the state supreme court at Phoenix gave the address of welcome to the visiting delegates at the opening session of the bi-annual convention of the Woodmen of the and New Mexico, which opened in Mesa this morning. Nearly 100 dele gates representing every lodge in the two states are here in attendance at the convention, which will continue in session over Thursday and Friday.
 Response to Judge Ross was made by Judge J. Fl. Jackson of Artesia, N w, who conveyed greetings from Governor Meechem and Lieutenant Governor Duckworth of his state. Fol- lowing the formal exercises in the fore noon the lodge adjourned and reopened for it's initial business after lunch.
 The report of the head consul of the camp, R. N. Miller of Hagerman, N. NJ, was heard and endorsement given his report of the proceedings of the sovereign camp at it's last convention, which he attended as a delegate from the local camp. Committees were ap- pointed at the afternoon session on press, telegrams, memorial, mileage and per diem and resolutions Mem bers of the press committee are A L.. Shell of Hayden, F. H. Apodaco of Clifton and H. A. Davis of Phoenix.
 Among the delegates attending the convention was Sovereign A. D. Leyhe of Phoenix, who has been indisposed for some time but managed to get out to the first meeting of the camp. He is chairman of the law committee.
 Concluding the afternoon session, the convention adjourned until Thurs day morning at 10 o'clock, when busi- ness will be resumed in the Knights of Pythias hall. An afternoon session is also on the program, and in the even ing the uniform rank drill teams of Glendale and Phoenix will compete for honors a part of q program to be given at 7:30 on North Macdonald street. Entertainment and a street dance is also to be included on the program.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-17
Coming EUents

Thursday, March 17-RecitaI by ad- vanced pupils of Mrs. Maude Pratt Cate at her studio, 241 North Fifth street, 8 p. m.
 Thursday, March INV. C. T. U., bus mess meeting at 16o1 West Monroe street, 2: 30 p. m. Thursday, March 17. - Fowler Im- provement Circle at Mrs. J. M. Har- mons, 2 p. m.
 Thursday, March 17-St. Patrick's Day dinner of Maricopa Council for Re- lief of Destitute in Ireland, Hotel Adams.
 Thursday, March 17-St. Patrick's Day ball of Business and Professional Women's club at Woman's club. Friday, March 1S-Weekly luncheon meeting Phoenix Rotary club, Y. M. Friday. March 18-Recital by primary pupils of piano and dance depart ments at Studio club, 237 North Fifth street. 8 p. m. Friday, March 18-Chicken dinner at Congregational church, Second and Willetta streets.
 Friday, March 1e-Jitney dance at Woman's club.
 Saturday, March 19-Maricopa County Teachers association at the school administration building, 1:3o p. m. Saturday, March 19.-"Jazz Carnival at the Pendersast school, p. m. Monday, March 21,-kathryn Ludden, reader, at Arizona School of Music. Wednesday, March 3o.-Initiation and dinner of local Voiture No. 35, So- ciete des 40 Hommes ct Chevaux American Legion.
Arizona republican., 1921-03-17
NOTICE

CALL FOR BIDS ON Meat, Meat Products, Groceries, and Flour for the Arizona State Prison, for the month of April, 1921.
 SEALED proposals addressed to Board of Directors of State Institutions of Arizona, at State House. Phoenix and endorsed File 4520 will be received by the said Board until March 24, 1921, D. m. and will be opened in the presence of the bidders at the above time and place, and thereafter consid- cred
 BIDS MUST BE ITEMIZED BIDS NOT MARKED ON ENVELOPE AS REQUIRED, WIEA NGT BE CON SIDERED. Specifications may be ob- tained upon application to the Board of Directors of State Institutions.
 Prices must be f. O. b. Florence. The Board reserves the right to ace cept or reject part or all of any bid, to divide between two or more biddeMs or to waive any informalities in any bid as the interests of the State may re- quire
 Board of Directors of State Institutions.
 William J. Donahue,
 Purchasing Agent
Arizona republican., 1921-03-17
PROPOSAL FOR TEXT BOOKS

Sealed proposals for furnishing text books for the common schools of Ari- zona for a period of five years and for a period of from one to five years will be received at the office of the State Department of Education until F o'clock, noon. April IS, 1921. and will be opened immediately thereafter Pro Secretary of the State Board of Edu- cation, and be endorsed Proposals for Text Books" A certified check for s50O.00 payable to the State of Arizona, must accompany each bid.
 Bids are invited for dictionaries and for text books to cover the subjects of Geography, History and Reading.
 Sample copies of books bid upon must be filed with the State Depart ment of Education before bids are opened
 Successful bidders will be required to enter into contracts and give bonds in sufficient amounts to indemnify the state in case of any delinquency. in ac- eordance with the laws of Arizona.
 Bids must state wholesale, intro ductory and exchange price on books offered and must take into considera- ton a depository designated by the State Board of Education and main | tained entirely at publishers expense All bidders. must submit bids under each of the following conditions of de 1 livery:
 (a) A bid naming price per book F o. B. Phoenix; shipments to be in unit, Fof not less than 100 pounds. l (b) A bid per book F. O. B. cars at central depot, Chicago Books to b' packed and labelled as ordered b! properly authorized state officials.
 The Board reserves the right to re 1 ject any and all bids or parts of bids (Signed) ELSIE TOLES.
 Secretary, State Board of Education First publication 3-17-21; last 4-1S-21
Arizona republican., 1921-03-17
SECOND MEETING IF
 NURSES ALUMNE HELD

The second meeting of the alumnae of St. Joseph's Hospital school for nursing was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Haze Burch, 547 reading of the minutes of the first meeting by Mrs. Marshall Culp, sec retary and treasurer, the constitution and y-laws were read by Miss R. Be nenato, president, and unanimously adopted
 Burch, the vice president. A St Pat rick's color scheme was carried out in the decorations
 Members of the alumnae are:
 Sister Mary Aloysius, Sister Mary Ignatius Sister Mary Benedict, Sister Mary Concilia. Sister Mary Agnes. Sis ter Mary Raphael, Sister Mary De- menic, Sister Mary Garard, Sister Mary Antonio, Sister Mary Genevieve; Miss Alpha Marcum, superintendent of the training school Chonorary); Miss R. Benenato, Mrs. Haze Burch (Dora Muir), Miss Sarita Robinson, Miss Nora K. Kelleher, Miss Billy Kirksey, Mrs. C. A Daley Qrene Miner), Miss Blanche Chambers; Miss Sarah Ri ghetti; Miss Agnes Daley. Miss Emma Shrab. Mrs. W. Waidler (Ale4c2 Graves). Mrs. Ralph Donnell CHazei Lowenstein), Miss Edna Schultz, Mrs. \. NJ Sorenson (Mabel Traub), Mrs. Tom Finn, Miss Virginia Phelan. Miss Celia Dominguez, Miss Loreen Fawcett. Miss Anna Moore, Mrs. A. H. Mcclellan (Elizabeth Daley), Mrs. Pat CharIebois (Leona Murphy), Mrs. C. L. Woodcock (Florence Sloan), Miss Marie Sloan, Miss Jane Ford, Mrs. Marshall Culp, Miss Gussie Finch (Mrs. H. Round tree.1