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Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
PLEASURE BEACH FIRE
WITH ssS,oss LOSS


 Fire which. 1t is said, is suspected to have been of incendiary origin, destroyed the general store of Edward Brooks and four cottages at Pleasure Beach Water ford, Friday morning about 1 o'clock The cottages. which are a total loss. be- longed to Clement Flagg of Norwich. George H. Hartwell of Southbridge Mass, Mrs. Lester of Waterford and Ed ward Wilson of Hartford. Another cot tage belonging to Mrs. Maria Dickie of, Brooklyn. \. r., was so badly damaged that it may be said to be almost total loss. The entire loss of buildings and contents is estimated at about s35.eoo.
 MT. Brooks was at his store until 10 o'clock Thursday night and it was all right when he left it
 The fire had good start when it was discovered and 1t spread rapidly te the nearby buildings. Fire apparatus from New London responded to a call for help and did good work in checking fires that started on many roofs from the falling sparks.
 From the Brooks store the flames, leap- ed first to the Flagg cottage, then to the Hartwell and Lester places, which were l all on the same side of the street. Across the street from the Flagg cottage 1 the fire spread to the Wilson house and from there to the Dick.e house close by.
 Mir. Flagg and family have made this summer place their home for many years except during the winter months and were to have gone there today. (Satur- day) to open it for the season. Mir. Flagg visited the beach Friday and found his place was complete loss His house was completely furnished and contained many valuable pieces O. antiques. furni- ture and curios of different kinds. The | family of MT. and Mrs. l. B. Oat of this city have occupied the Flagg place. which was arranged in two apartments. for a large part of the summer season for the past 10 years.
 The Brooks store was formerly con. ducted by J.. T. Rose. Mr- Brooks has already arranged to open a(store for tn. summer season at once in a building al the. corner of the street. a short distanc, 1 from his burn cd -out location
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
DIR. GILDERsLEEvE's NARROW
 ESCAPE AT WILLIMANTI

Quick thinking and quick acting by Dr. c. c. Gildersleeve of this city snatched him out of a perilous position in front of an approaching train last Tuesday night on the Main street crossing at Williman- tic
 For some unexplained reason tht cross ing tender dropped the gatas in froLt of and behind Dr. Gildersleeve as the doc tor was driving across in his automobile, bringing the machine to . stop On the tracks. Looking out, Dr. Gil1crsleeve sa W fast train bearing down upon him and he had just time to get his car going again and shoot it up along a bank by the side of the tracks as the train whiz- zed by.
 Mrs. Gildersleeve was in the car with her husband at the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
GRoToN IRON WORKS OFFERS
 BONDS TO REPLACE NOTE

Notes held by some TOO creditors of the Groton Iron works which become due on April cannot be met by that company. The company has so announced and has made A proposition to issue bond obli- gations to all creditors in lieu of these notes, which proposal has the approval of the advisory committee of creditors of which Attorney William BrcSmith of Hartford is the chairman.
 The advisory committee has held q joint meeting with the directors of the Groton Iron works and endorses the pro- posal. and appointed MT. BroSmith tc recommend the acceptance of the pro- posal by all the note holders.
 Dexter Rood. treasurer of the Grotor Iron works, said this week that he had received 100 replies from creditors in re- sponse to the statements sent out and that e7 of them accept the eonpany'' proposal. It .is understood that the pro posal must be unanimous in order ts carry through the agreement
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
-PERSoNALS

Mir. and Mrs. A. Delogpe of Trading Cove. were recent guests of relatives in A1myville.
 Miss K. A Dowd of Backus hospital, Norwich, was the guest Thursday of Alice T. Hutehins, of Greene, R.. l.
 Mrs. Clarence Yeomans and son Regi- nald, of Bridgeport, are visiting MT. and Mrs. Henry G. Aurelio, of Pack street.
 Mrs. L F. Coy has maved her goods to Pine Rest and is sta. ring at Bright Side, Canterbury Gretn, for the pres ent.
 Miss Helen Carroll of Washington street and Miss Edith MeGrevey of Sa- chem street are spending the weekend in Providence.
 Miss Virginia Young. of Spring Garden avenue, Norwich, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. M J. Doyle, of Glenbrook avenue New London, over the weekend.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
QUAKER HILL BARN IS
 BURNED BUT HOGS SAVED

A barn owned by the soltz Co.,, of New London on their farm at Quaker Hill was completely destroyed by fire of an undetermined origin, shortly before 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Sixty head of hogs were in the building when Joe Saunders, manager of the farm, dis covered the flames. Risking his life he entered the blazing building and drove the hogs out of danger
 Hay and grain valued at several thou sands of dollars were stored in the barr with many farm implements and tools The loss is estimated at $5,Oo0 and is reported as less than half covered by in- surance.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Far East Cruise.

Word has been received at the local navy recruiting station in New London that the U. s. S. Beaver with the eigh- teenth submarine division comprising the following vessels. S-2, S-9, S-15, S-14, S16 and S-17 will leave Porthsmouth, N H., on May 9th for the West Coast touching at San Diego Los Angeles, San Francisco and Honolulu, leaving the latter port on November 1st for the Philippines and the Far East.
 There are vacancies in skilled me- chanic ratings as follows: Electricians, radiomen, torpedomen, machinists' mates, carpenters mates, water tenders and yeomen.
 Ex-navy men will probably have the opportunity of re-enlisting for duty aboard one of the above named vessels. Another report on this cruise will be furnished by tEe navy recruiting sta- tion at New London i2 the next few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
NORWICH LAWYER PREDICTS
 COLD SUMMER AHEAD

weather prophet this week and made the prediction that the summer ahead of us to be a cold one because the wind will be in the northwest a large part of the time.
 Keep your eye on this" he said. "The wind was in the northwest when the sun crossed the line on March 21st and that is sign that nor invest winds will pre- vail this summer. That means cold season."
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Msn,,.h shox.d orrtituda.

In Plutarchis Life of Aleunde~ he tells of the great battle this dis tinguished Macedonian fought with Darius at Gaug1mela, which signifies -the camel's house." and says that sne Sf the ancient Persian kings. having escaped the pursuit of his enemies en c swift camel, In gratitude to his beast settled hIn at this place with an al- lOwance of certain villages and restt for his maintenance 90 leng e hs should live.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER GIVEN
 FOR MISS LAURA RUTLARI

A miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Laura Bullard at the home of Mrs. Harry McGlone at IS North Main street on Friday evening. The shower was in honor of Miss Bullard's approaching mar riage with Richard Potter. The evening was delightfully."- taken up with games and music and refreshments were served dur ing the evening by the hostess.
 After their marriage the couple will live in Charlestown N. H., where Mir. Potter has purchased home.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
FUNERAL.
tIrs. Charles Holman.

There was a burial service for Mrs. Charles Holman who died in Brooklyn, N. Y, at the grave in Yantio cemetery on Friday afternoon. The service was con- ducted by Rev. C. H. Ricketts, pastor of the Greeneville Congregational church. Henry Allen S, Son Co. had charge Of the local arrangements.
 Mrs. Holman was the daughter-in-law of Dr. George W. Holman, who died Oct. 12, 1911, aged S5, and Mrs. Harriet E. Holman, who died on July 2, 1908, aged 79, both being buried here.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
TWO ARRESTS, CIDER SELLING IS CHARGED

suspicion that they were places where in pensed.
 The house of Benny Yesmuth at 5 Cove street was searched. but no liquor was found. A visit was also made to the home of Tony Izbitzki at A Sturte- want avenue was also looked over but no liquor was found. According to the of icers who went to the house a number of jugs glasses. bottles and utensils which seemed to indicate that the place was equipped for handling liquor were to be seen at the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
FLETCHER POST PLANS
 TO DECORATE GRAVES

Preliminary plans for decorating the graves of soldiers and sailors of the World war were made at the regular meeting of Fletcher Post, No. 4, Ameri- can Legion, held Friday evening at the post rooms in the Stead block Cornman- der John s. Blackmar presided at the meeting which was well attended.
 The matter of securing a jpropriate grave markers was discussed as were plans pertaining to the Memorial day ob- servances The regular reports of the treasurer and adjutant wer, heard and accepted.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

Two arrests on charges of having hard cider on hand In violation of the liquor law were made Friday by the police. The first was late in the afternoon at the saloon of Benny Mandell, 4SO Nortf Main, when Officers Casey, Smith anc O'Neil made a raid there and brought away two bottles alleged to contain hard cider. Mandell claims it is sweet cider put out by a well known packing house firm. He gave bonds for his appearance in court.
 The police also searched two homes on
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
r.-ty fer rhkd Birthday

A birthday party was held Thursday at the home of Miss Ducy WILCOX, Bozrah street. Bozrsfh. in honor of the third birth day of Alice N. Avery, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Albert Avery of Bean Hili.
 The little hostess received q number sf pretty gifts and also birthday cake with three candles, he gift of her grand mother, Mrs. Gardner Avery.
 Refreshments of sandwiches, caloe. lemon pudding. and cocoa were served. Among those present were Mir. and Mrs Albert Avery ana family. Mrs Gardner Avery and Avery Miner.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Entertained at Whist

Mrs W. c. Robinson entertaineG the Jolly Twelve at whist at her horrr at SO Main street on Thursday evening The ladies' prizes were taken by Mrs. Joseph A. George first; consolation, Mrs. A. Hoelck. The gentleman's prizes were awarded to A. Hoelck, first NJ P. Baum gartner, consolation. Sandwiches, cake and coffee were served by the hostess during the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
POLICE LOCATE CLOTH
 SAID TO BE RToIEN

A quantity of blue voolen cloth. esti- mated worth about S15e. was found Fr1- day afternoon at the home of Joe stanlea- vich of 4s Thames street by Onficer Smith and Railroad Detectives Roache and Lewis.
 The cloth was seized by the police and brought to police headquarters. Stanke- wien was arrested and s charged with theft It is believed the cloth is part Of a quantity stolen from freight ship ment by the HallviIle mflls some time ago.
 Part et the cloth vas found hidden in an ash barrel.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Quite Sure of It.

Do you believe that the thoughts of a husband and wife become identi. calT asked Bounder. q do," an swered Jaggsby. For example. ny wife is waiting for me now, and she knows just what she is going to say to me. and 20 do L"-Broeklyn Citt- zen.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Average Life, ThIrty.Thre. Years.

Good authorities give the average du Fation of human life as, about thirty. three years. One quarter of the people on the earth die before the age of six, One-half before the age of sixteen. and only about one person of each enc hun dred born lives to the age of sixty-fve The deaths are calculated at sixty-sev- CD q minute, 97,7o0 day and 3s,6S9, ,S85 a year. Births are calculated at about seventy minute. 1oo,s0e a day and a6.Ts2, 1000 q year.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Die. rrpm Khoansnr conrh

William Coiopoulos, years old son of Theodosius CoEopoulos, died at his home at 64 Washington street on We'd nesday following short illness with whooping cough. The boy was born in Webster Mass, but for several years had resided in Norwich. Burial took place in Maplewood cemetery. Shea - Burke being the funeral directors.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Packing Case Fell on Foot,

Martin Burns of 107 Boswell avenue, employed at the plant of the United States Finishing Company was painfully injured Friday afternoon when a packing case weighing HOO pounds fell on his right foot. Mir. Burns was attended by Dr. R. R. Agnew.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
WEDDING
Rose-Wright.xs

1AVse VI Is Itt1579
 At o'clock Friday sNS 5g John P. Rose of Pennington, th sgsfe, and Miss Bertha E. Wright ots Boswell ave nue were united ini Ege by Rev. J. Eldred Brown, theSe aony being per- formed at the residencea6f the clergyman, 2S Otis street The couple were attended by the mother of the bride, and Edward Wright, her brother.
 Mir. Rose was born in Italy. He is the son of Samuel and Philomene Golette Rose. The bride who is native of Leba- non has been employed as waitress.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
CAME FROM BAHAMAS TO
 MAINLAND BY AIRPLANE

William J. Stanley of so Washington street, who has been spending the winter in the Bahamas, has returned to his home tp this city. Mir, Stanley on the return trip from the islands to the mainland came by airplane. The trip which takes eight hours by boat was made in about 50 minutes by plane.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
RAISES $25 FOR IRISH
 RELIEF RY HOME WHJsT

The local committee for relief in Ire land has received s25 from Mrs. Charles Woodmansee of 100 Spruce street This sum was the proceeds of a whist which was given on Tuesday evening at her home for the benefit of the fund. This contribution will be credited to the Lau- rel Hill team.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Over Half Ineh sf Raan.

The rainfall of n ursday night and Friday as measured uy Supervisor Chas. W. Burton of the water department amounted to .61 of an inch. The rainfall for March amounted to 5.7S inches the average for March is 4.27 inches.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Attended ,Iurses, Meeting.

Among the nurses from this city to at- tend The Graduate Nurses Association meeting held It St. Joseph's hospital, in Willimantic, Thursday, were Mrs. W K. Tingley, the Misses Mae Maher Rather inc Dowd Rose Durr. Maude Delaney, Annie Kirby and Elizabeth Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Hsiaht ef Ru,Ines, capaefts.

Jud Tunktns Idea of a good buss- Aess man is one who can keep doing mental arithmetic while he lets the other fellow attend to most of tho argument
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Banquet to Judge Hinman.

Members of the Danbury Bar associa- tion were hosts Tuesday evening at
 complimentary dinner for Judge George
 E. Hinman of WiIlimantic, who is pre- siding at the March term of the superior court in Danbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
r.r nuriM Ont .f r.rn.

,SUndertakers Cummings ( Ring sent the body of Hugh McGowsn, who died in Preston on Tuesday, to Collinsvilie for burial and they also sent the body of Samuel Greenberg. who died in Norwich on Thursday. to Bridgeport for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Ecfs0omV,

The pot Of golde at the lend of the rainhew-has anybody9 ever seen itf Will anybody ever .,,retuz15 with it? Nconomy. may mean the difference be- :ween 'living~i in 8 poor shouse and sup porting ena-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Parcel Pest to Germany.

Effective at once, parcel-post packages containing fats; bread and ether bakers. articles; pates (pastes) meats and meat articles and lard will be admitted into Germany up to the weight limit of Il pounds, when prolerly packed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
.x,,rtv r,r.r.. psIrer Hne,sm,

Today safety frst" is o4e of the nest common ezpEeSsions 1n the Eng fish language. Every one msvs what 1t means and the principles 1t stands for
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Dent Be Too cufoua

A person who is too nice an observa of the business of the crowd. like oDs who Is too curious, in observing tAs labor of the bees, will often As stant for his curiosity-Pope-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Unclaimed Letters.

The list of unclaimed letters in Nor vich, Conn, post office for the week end- ing April 2, 1921: Herbert H. Owen, Charles Peterson, Mrs. Mary L. Swift, Mary G. Thompson.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
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pcrtlng

New Use for EssFsane Enane.
 A London factory owner believes himself the. .hrst?to use an airplane en- gins as an ordinary power unit. Only small part of the rated horse power is used.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
t,. .. h. R.m.r,A.,.A

have seldom howA anyone who deserted truth in trf6es that could bO trusted in natters of impsrtsnee.- Paley.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
DIED.

stoninEton, NarcA t1. 1881, Mary Louisa, widow of Ira C. Latham. q native of Preston. aged s7 year1.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
Demi Tssse

For the speaking programme that fol- lowed. Miss Mildred Engier gracefully filled the place of toastmistress. and bright responses were made to the toasts as follows:
 Our Sorority, Miss Chrystal Whitney Loyalty. Miss Helen Cochrane; Initia tions. Miss Marion Blackledge; Our Alumnae. Miss Ruth LorinsH Reminisc- ences. Miss Elizabeth Fillmore.
 Members of Epsilon Upsilon fraternity were guests of the sorority for program of dancing from s to 12. o'clock for which Buddington's orchestra played. A de- lightful evening was enjoyed through the arrangements carried out by the banquet committee. which comprised Misses Helen c. Coehrane. Natalie Bussey and Beulah Carpenter.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

The male of the honey bee comes be- tween the queen and the werkers h size and b st4ngie0
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

Field crops of Canada last year gre estimated to represent s7o per capita. .
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02

T.e Japanese have long made . paper cloth whtch can be washed repeatedly
Norwich bulletin., 1921-04-02
FIFTEENTH ANNUAL BANQUET
 HY ACADEMY soKoRJTy

Alpha chapter of Delta UpsiIon Phi sorority of the Academy held its fifteenth annual banquet Friday ev- ening at the wauregan house from to S. with covers laid for twenty. The tableG were prettily decorated an% the follow ing menu was served:
 Grapefruit Cordial Cream of Southern Tomato. su Croutoue
 Roast Native C1 icken Duchess Potatoes Eaily June Peas
 FrNnch Bread Co\try Ciub A Cream
 Assorted Cakes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-25
T. RESOLUTIONS

The T. E. l.. Class of the First
Baptist Church. of Alexandria, Va.
in regular session Sunday morning
April oath, 1921 passed re fl Glowing
resolutions:
WHEREAS our loving Father, who
cannot err, has taken from earth that
great worker in His vineyard our be-
loved sister, nils. Nettie Virginia
Pitts, to place ter among His sc1v>
ants, WIN ser3c Him in heaven, be
it
!. Resolved. :h..t while '&e> Shall sora-
ly mss her nLblc counsel, her faith
ful and helpful work in our class, hct
untiring aid n every need of our
work, we Euntaly ''aw to His will who
"doeth all things we'll" > Be is furth-
cr'
RESOLVED. as members Of Che T
Ell. Class, we wish to express
our appreciation CT her worth. We
feel that we would live more worth
lily because CT her example of loyalty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-25
UP AT SIX
FEELING FINE
Red BloCded Men and Women Gel
Things Done. Rich Blood
Means Vitality
Thin Blood Makes You Lazy
Strengthen and Build up Your Blood
With Pepto-Mangan

Men and women who are on the
read to big success are not tagging on
the way. They are bright and cheer
full because their systems are fca
with rich, red olocd.
Weak blood, thin and sluggish, will
never get you anywhere. Ypu would
be surprised how many people arc just
drifting along half alive. They never
want to do anything-never get any
where-all because their blood is in
bad condition.
The sensible thing to do rs to keep
the blood pure ard full of red cor
puscles. Pepto-Mangan will do that
for you the way it has for millions
of men and women in the past thirty
years. Notice the difference after
your blood gets plenty of red cor
pusc!es in it.. See how you'll pop out
of bed early, refreshed and ready t.
do big things.
But be sure you set the genuine
Pcpto-M angan. Ask for Guides" and
be sure that the name is on the pack.
age. If you prefer tablets, take them
If not, ask for the liquid. Both hav:
the same medicinal value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-25

and faithfulness. We mourn with
her loved ones because we too loved
her, and be it further
RESOLVED. that we express to her
devoted husband Our deepest SYM
pathy in his great sorrow, May the
everlasting arms be under him., and
the comforter come to him in loving
ministrations; and he it further
RESOLVED, that these resolutions
be placed upon the minutes of this
class; that they be published in the
Alexandria Gazette, and that copy
of them be sent the bereaved hus-
band.
Mrs. C. L. King, President.
Mrs. J. w. Reeves. Vice President
Mrs. E. B. McMeramin, Secty.
Committee.
9S-1c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-25
soYSs H1sNDCUFFED, -: =.
= s,.ss I, -e-ESC CAPE FROM. TRAIN

-
Petersburg, va, April 25. Hand Hand
sufFed together, en- route to the State
Reformatory, near Richmond. two
youths, Clarence Elkins, aged II, and
John Chapman, aged u, jumped from
Norfolk and Western train as at
was pulling into the Petersburg sta
ton today, and escaped into the
woods. between HopeweH and Peters
burg,
The boys we're in charge of Ex-
Mayor j. W. Bauswell, Of Lebanon,
Russell County, wnoa having bust
ness in Richmond, consented to take
the boys with him. .
AS the tran shaved up for the
station, the conductor told Mr..
Buswelt to take his prisoners into
he front car. Mr.. Bauswell walked
forward telling the boys to follow
him. When he reached the front
car and turned around, the boys had
disappeared. Looking out of the car,
the boys were seen running down the
track.
The prisoners soon outdistanced
their pursutrs, notwithstanding
being linked together Hunger is
expected to rrins them out Of the
GODS in short time, however.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-25
Pair Found Destitute

Are Wanted for Murdc.
New York, April 25.-John Bry-
ant and his wife, VINO with their 10
month-old baby were found destitute
in a railway terminal here last Fri
day night are under arrest in Somer,
vile, N. j., as fugitives from justice
at, the request of the authorities it
: Orlando, Fla.
Police headquarters here received {:
telegram yesterday from the Sheriff
at Orlando requesting the arrest Ct
couple "fcr murder OF father
Bryant, hrs wife and baby were
found by a Salvation. Army worker af
ter spending two days penniless and
without food in the railway terminal.
.LaGging was provided for them until
:eGerk was obtained for the man on 9
farm near New Brunswick, n. j.,
where they were taken into custody
today.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-04-25

wilful and voluntary descrtion and
abandonment for more than three
years pr:sr to the institution of this
suit, and f,r genera. relief
1t appearing by ! affidavit filed in
this cause that the defendant Frank
lin E. Fuil:nsr is :, nonresident OF
this State: It is Ordered, That said
defendant appear here within ten days
after due publication CT This order,
and do what is necessary 20 protect
his Interest in this suit.
Edmund Hill, Jr., ?. Q.
A Copy Teste.
NEWELL S. GEEENAWAI,
92-4wp Clerk.