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Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

The Sewing club is to be entertatreh Tuesday by Mrs. John S. BiaeknAf at her cottage at Groton Long Point
 Walton c. Davenport. who has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. James Lewis Smith, returned to Hartford Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis 2. Rader have re- turned from their wedding journey and are guests of Mrs. Raiders mother. Mrs. John Sevin.
 Miss Helen R. Buckingham, vhs haa been spending several months at her home in Norwich, returns to New Yerk today (Monday).
 John Porteous and his sisters. Aiss Mary Porteous of Norwich and Mrs. H. C. Murray of Willimantic, who have been abroad during the summer. sailed SAtnr- day on the Camorsnia and are due home Tuesday, the 23d.
 Mrs. James E. Fuller received word of the arrival in New York Saturday on steamer Paris of her Granddzughters. Misses Frances, Isabel and Christine Bacheler, of Talcottville. who have been abroad since early in June
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert T. Utley. Who are occupying their cottage at Neptune Park for the season. have as their guests this week their elder daughter. Mrs. Ella Utley Faulkner. wife of Rev. Albert Faulkner. of WillismsDort, Pa
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
WRITTEN CONSENT TO DO
 GARAGE JOB OVER $50

Buried away in the multitulinous pages of the general automobile law enacted at the recent session of the general assembly is a provision known as section 63, which as yet seems to be unknown to most automobile own CTS and garage proprietors, although it applies to tle latter every time they undertake a repair job amounting to more than $50. The law requires that in any case where an automobile is left with repairman the written consent of the owner or possessor, must be ob- tained before repairs amounting to more than $50 can be done on it. The pro- vision follows: Whenever any repair man or automobile mechanic shall re- ceiye any motor vehicle for the pur- pose of making repairs he shall, before his charge upon the same shall exceed the sum of $50 obtain from the owner or possessor of such vehicle a written authority for any expenditure in ex- cess of said sum.
 The measure provides that a fine of not more than $50 may be Imposed for frst violation of this law and a fine of not more than s1e0 or 'imprison- ment for not more than six months may be imposed for subsequent offenses
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
FUNERAL.
Corp. DomirIe Barber

The funeral of Corp Dominic Barber who was killed in action in France in the fall of 1918 was held on Saturday at bis late home at 5S North Main street. There was a very large attendance, including delegations from Robert O'FIeteher Post. American Le- zion, Veterans of Foreign Wars. mem bers of the old Fifth Company of which Corp. Barber was a member, and mem bers og Battery B and many of his comrades There were many handsome floral forms from the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and William F. Bogue and family.
 The body was taken to St. Mary's church where Rev. William H. Kennedy officiated at the mass of requiem. Rev. Fr Kennedy also made a short address in Italian and commended the life of the boy who gave his life for his coun- try. Henry J. LaFontaine was at the organ and played several of the pa- triotic selections and at the close of the mass sang Christ in Flanders.
 The flag draped casket was borne to and from the church through files of soldiers by the following members of Battery B, all comrades of Corp. Bar ber, Ernest Bartolucci, Hillery Norris PeteH Wuono, William Corey, Joseph Brogono and Andrew LeBlanc..
 Burial took place in St. Mary's ceme- tery whare Rev. Fr. Kennedy conduct ed a committal service. A firing squad under the command of Sergeant Wilson
 acted as\a guard of honor and also 8! a "a Ing squas at the grave. Taps
 were sounded by Bugler Botham.
 Cummings and Ring were in charg of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
UNGRATEFUL LEPERs TYPIFY
 MANKIND, SAYS PRIEST

Kneeling, five or six deep before the sanctuary railing, Sunday morning at the 7:3o mass in St Patricks church, nearly the entire congregation received holy communion from the rector Rev. M H. May or his assistant priest, Rev Philip J. Mooney after Father May had preached briefly from the gospel for the Sunday, the 18th after Pentecost, Luke XVII, 11:1s. the cleansing of the ten lepers. The preachers theme was in- gratitude.
 His direct and practical words were rebuke to those who go about tNeir worldly way, neglecting to taink God for His gifts of creation redemption, the blessings of health, the opportunities of life. Frequently during trouble or mis- fortune, when earthly friends fail men call upon the compassionate Christ, as did the ten lepers, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us !'' yet ence the time of dis tress has passed, how many forget to thank that God Who has heard their pray CTS. Of hom many must the Redeemer say sorrowfully, after they have been cleansed from the leprosy of sin, yet have neglected to manifest gratitude, Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine :? Too few return, to give glory to that God to Whom they owe all that they pos sess, without Whom they are nothing. '
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
PERSONALS

Miss Mildred Dunn of Main street is spending g week at Ocean Beach.
 J. J. Sheehan of Prospect street is spending a week at Pleasant View.
 Miss May Shields of Cliff street is at Shelter Island for several weeks.
 Mrs. N. D. Theroux and son, Earl, are visiting in Webster and Worcester.
 Miss Josephine Edwards of Hinclziey street Is at Pleasant View for few days.
 Miss Rose Edwards of Hinckley street has returned from a weeks stay at Sound View.
 Harold Mansfield of Poquetanuck is a guest at a house party in Mystic for a few days.
 Frank Corcoran of Rochester, NJ Y. has left town after several days stay with relatives.
 Miss Rose cermier of 74S Boswell ave- nue has returned from weeks vacation at Pleasant View.
 Mrs, Nathan Millie Hooker has re- turned to Hartford after spending sev- eral weeks at Lords Point.
 Miss J. A. sheehan of Northampton. Mass, is spending several days with her sister, Mrs. P. F. Flynn. of Hallville.
 Maurice Flynn of Union street has re- turned after 10 days stay in Provi- dence, Boston and Northampton, Mass
 Howard Fuller of Hartford is spending his vacation at the home of his parents MT. and Mrs. A. Fuller, of Poquetanuck
 Mrs. Lyle c. Cheney of East Orange N. J., is the guest of her brother, Walter D. Chase, and his wife on Central ave. nue.
 Joseph Zero and family of Taftvine left Sunday for motor trip. They will visit Detroit, Pontiac and Bay City Mich.
 Miss M. A. Cleary of New London ha: returned home. after a visit of severa days with the Misses Conway of MaiI street.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Haviland Cheney havt l returned to their home nj Newark, N. J. after spending three weeks at BirchHore Wintergreen Point, North Waterford. Louis Woodman and family of Provi dence have returned home after spending i two weeks with Mir. Woodman's mother Mrs. A. E. .Woodman, of S4 Prespec 1 street.
 Mrs. John A. Moran of Boswell ave nue, Norwich. and her son-in-Iaw ant l daughter, NIT. and Mrs. Herbert NJ James, of Yonkers. N. Y., have returne' after two weeks stay at Quonochontau | Beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
F1sHERsrEM AND HUNTERS
 HOLD OUTING AT LAKE

Over 1Se members of the Norwich Fish and Game Association were the guests of A Chester Brown at an outing at Gsrdners Lake on Sunday. The members veni in machines early in the morning and stayed until late in ths afternoon many of them spending much of their time in quest of the exclusive small mouth bass in which the lake Rb0uda-
 A prize which is offered for the l2rg- est bass taken by member was award ed to H F. Ramber who brought in a bass that tipped the scales at one pound and eight ouncee- Second place went te Fred Oat and Dan Mara both bringing in fish that weighed one pound and five ounces apiece.
 The cup is to remain in MT. BambeT'E possession until next year and then will be contested for again. In order to re- tain permanent possession, the cup must be won two consecutive years
 At noon a lunch of sandwiches and coffee was served, followed by a chowdeE with all the 'fxin's" later in the day. George Fox was chef fBr the occasion and his culinary art was highly praised by tho fishermen. Although the fishermen were driven to cover during the day by a heavy thunder shower. the spirits of the boys were not dampened in the least
 The committee for the outing was Jo- sePh I. Oat, w. ". Ives, Louis Young and A. c. Brown.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
MANAGER J. F. ROGERS AT

FUNERAL OF F. 4. FOSTER
 Resident Manager John F. Rogers, of the United States Finishing company attended the funeral of Francis Apple ton Tester in Boston Saturday after noon. Mir. Foster was member of the firm of Poster & O.. which which the Finishing company has had business re- lations for & number of years.
 MT. Foster died Thursday at his res- idence iR Wssten. He was born in Bos- ton March 8, 1S43, the sen of William Hammond and Cornelia Clark Foster, the former a banker of New York and was one of the oldest dry goods mer- chants of Boston, his active business career extending over half a century During this period he was connected as partner and as director with many large enterprises in the cotton goods field
 After graduating from the English High School in 1858, Francis Foster studieA law with Francis A. Brooks In 1880 he entered the employ of Whit we'll Marsh & Talbot, and in 1882 be- came associated with Amy, Patterson & Co.,, and their successors, Aimy, Ho- bart & Co.,, and Amy Co. He be- came a partner in the concern in 1887. In 1873 he became partner in the firm of Lewis Brothers Company, remaining for several years. In 1880 he went into business alone, forming in 1889 the firm of F. A. Foster Ss Co.,, which in 1908 was incorporated as F. A. Foster & Co, Inc, of which concern he was presi- dent and treasurer.
 MT. Foster was connected also with many enterprises in Fall River and New Bedford, and was president of the King Philip Mills and Foster Spinning l Company, and a director of the Saga more Manufacturing Company. Flint Mills and Border City Manufacturing l Company, all of Fail River. He was also director in the Wamsutta Mills of New Bedford and the National Shaw mut Bank of Boston. For many years he was deeply interested ia Fall River and was prominently known as one of the largest stockholders there.
 He was a member of the Union Cluf of Boston. ! He was married Widely known in both mercantile and banking lines, his advice upon business matters was frequently sought by many men oi large aairs. Mir. Foster is survived b, his sister, Mrs. Caroline Foster Sprague widow of Dr. Seth L. Sprague, of Nor. wich. who made her home with him 1T l Weston.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
PRICE OF LEMONS HAS
 TAKEN SUDDEN DROP

Lemons which took a sudden rise in price a few weeks ago, have taken as suden drop and are now back some where near where they were when sum- mer opened At that time they were selling as low as Is cents a dozen for good quality fruit. Then came the sud- den jump in price and they were quoted for a time at SO and 75 cents for the same grade of lemons as had sold at Is cents.
 In explanation of the fuctuation 1t is said that when the price for the fruit got so low the growers simply wouldn' t bother to handle them, as their receipts got down to about s5 a truckload. Their action created a shortage in the market with natural increase in price This better price brought the fruit into market again in sufficient quantity SC the market was stabilized and the prize came back to nearly normal figure
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
'. 8I. c. A, Notes

Several activities of interest are be- ing planned by the "Y" for the Y mem bers and their friends during thk, week. A series of hikes and outings with the purpose of teaching swimming will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon leaving the Association building al D. m, if the weather proves. favorable. Gymnasium leaders meeting Tuesday night at 1880 for busi- ness meeting and practice in the essen tials of physical leadership. Saturday afternoon an outing to Ocean Beaca' for all boys and young men, the afternoon 10 be spent in swiming, games followed by supper. The group will go by auto. A social evening will be held in the Y lobby, possibly Wednesday evening with a program of fun and stunts
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
FIRE COMMISSIONERS GET
 OFFER FOR FIRE STATION

The fire commissioners have received an offer of $2,600 from Gracian Strzal- czyk of 119 Sachem street for the Falls fire station on Sherman street, near Lafayette. Mir. Strzalczyks bid is the highest of tive received by the commis- sioners in answer to their proposal for sealed bids. The other bid is the Falls Paint Shop and Garage Co. which oc- cupies the building adjoining the old fire station. Their offer is s2,O0O.
 A city meeting for action on the bids will be called soon by Mayor Herbert M. Lerou. The fire station was aban- doned some time ago by the fire de- partment and has not been in use since The property was originally used te house the Wm. M. Williams fire com pany, the old volunteer organization years ago For over a dozen years Chemical Co. No. 3 was housed in the building.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
IRELAND IS OFFERED
 COMPLETE AUTONOMY
.cen4inued from Paae onsl

government can compromise namely. the claim that we should acknowledge the right of Ireland to secede from her allegiance to the king.
 NO such right can ever be acknowl- edged by us The geographical propin- quity of Ireland to the British Isles is a fundamental fact. J9fae history of the two islands for many centuries, how ever it Is read, Is sufficient proof that their destinies are indissolublY linked
 Ireland has sent members to the British parliament for more than a hundred years. Many of her people during al lthzt time have enlisted free ly and served gallantly in the ferces of the crown. Great numbers in all the Irish provinces are profoundly attached to the throne.
 'These facts permit of one answer. and one enly, to the claim tsat Great Britain should negotiate with Ireland as a separate and foreign power.
 When you as the chosen represent atives of Irish national ideals came to speak to me, I made one condition only of which our proposal plainly stated in the effect-thaN Ireland should recog- nize the fierce of geographical and his- torical facts.
 Tt is those facts which govern the problems of British-Irish relations. If they did not exist there would be no problems to discuss. l pass, therefore, to tbe conditions which are imposed by these facts.
 We set them out clearly in six clauses in our former proposals and need not Festate them here. except to say that the British government cannot consent to the reference Of eny such questions which concern Breat Britain and Ireland alene to the arbitration of foreign power
 we are profoundly glad to have your agreement that northern Ireland can not be eoereed. This point is of great importance, because the resolve of our people to resist with full power any attempt at secession by enc part of Ire land carries with it of necessity an equal resolve to resist any effort to eoerce an other part of Ireland to abandon its al Iegianee to the crown.
 we gladly give you the assurance that we will concur ir any settlement which southern and northern Ireland may make for Irish ualty within the six conditions already laid down which apply to southern and northern Ireland alike; but we cannot agree to refer tas question of your relations with northern Ireland to foreign arbitration.
 The conditions of the proposed set. clement do' not arise from any desire to force our will upon the people oi another race. but from facts which sr' as vital to Ireland's welfare as to oul own. They contain no derogstion iron 1reland's status as a dominion no de sire for British ascendency over Ireland and no impairment of Ireland's nationa ideals.
 "our proposals present to the Iris people an opportunity such as hsi never dawned in their history before We have made them in a sincere desirl to achieve peace, but beyenf them VI cannot go.
 we trust you will be able to accep them in principle. I shall discuss taei application in detail whenever your ae ceptanee in principle Is communicates to me"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
PLAN RENOVATION OF
 ST. PATRICK's SCHOOL

On Saturday afternoon the ladies of St Patrick's parish met in the base nent of the chapel to discuss plans for a big lawn fete and harvest supper in the near future. The proceeds of which will be used to renovate the parish school
 The meeting was opened by Rev. M. H. May who then gave over the busi- ness to chairman Rev. Myles P. Calvin. Miss Jane Mahoney was appointed sec -etarT and also was given charge of the publicity. THe following executive com mittee was appointed, Fr. Mooney, Fr Calvin, Miss Jane Mahoney, Miss To- retta Bellei5ur, Mrs. John R. McNa- mara, Mrs. N. C. Disco. Miss Katherine Buckley, Mrs. William Mcknight, Mrs. M C. Higgins, Mrs. John Moran, Miss Mary Disco.
 The harvest supper which is in charge of Mrs. Mary Mccarthy will be a novel feature. Mrs. Mccarthy has as head waitress Mrs. John Fitzgerald, head so- liclor Mrs John Moran.
 V is the hope of the executive com mittee tat each woman will lend her every effort towards making this affair one grand success.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
SUDDEN DEATH OF MRS. ABNER
 J. BENNETT OF VERGKSON AVE

Mary Doyle Bennett, 32 wife of Ab- ner J. Bennett of Vergason avenue, Norwich Town, died at the Baekus hospital about Il o'clock Sunday morn ing, an hour after she drank carbolic acid at her home. Mrs. Bennett mad been in poor health for some time.
 She was the daughter of AIr. and Mrs. Thomas Doyle of this city and was united in marriage with Abner J. Ben nett II years ago in Worcester. Sur wiring her are her parents, husband and two children Arthur Beldon Ben nett, aged ' and Helena May Bennett, aged 3.
 There are also two brothers Thomas and John Doyle and three sisters, Annie, Margaret and Ella Doyle of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
s1oo,ooo ATTACHMENT WAS
 PLACED oN GRoTON PLANT

An attachment for s1oo,oo waa placed on the plant of the General Or dinance Co. at Derby Saturday in be- half of creditors and Deputy Sheriff Shea went from there to Groton where the main plant is located, to make at tachment. The complaint is to the eff feet that notes, of the company are due and unpaid
 Lawrence Y. Spear, president of New London Ship and Engine Co. is a stock holder in the General Ordinance Co.,, and as representative of that concern will be- served with the papers.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
CATHOLIC DIOCESAN BUREAU
 TO OPEN TRAINING SCHOOL

The Catholic diocesan bureau of social service will open it's training school at No. PA Main street, Hartford. October 3 and has arranged, in addition to it's regular course of study and lectures, a series of special lectures to be given by authorities in sociology.
 Rev. Michael J. Scanlon, diocesan di- rector Of charities of the archdiocese of Boston, will open this series Wednesday evening, October 19, with an address on "The Field of Social Service and Its Vo- cat:oIal Opportunities" Dr. c. Floyd Bavilard of the state hospital, Middle town. will deliver the second lecture on "The Relation of Ment4. Hygiene to ot4er Problems"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
SUNDAY AFTERNOON MEMS

hEEIINO AT THE '. MI. Cs A.
 A very interesting mems meeting was conducted at the Y. M c. A. Sun day afternoon under the leadership of Assistant Secretary Rinehart. The meet ing was held in the form of a discus sion on the topic of ''The Use and Metrod of Becoming a Christian- A number of the men present participated in the discussion and many helpful com ments were given. From the sugges- tions given, it became apparent that becoming a Christian called for a num- Der of clements chief of which were faitJ, repentance, decision declsration and service. The value of being a Christian brought forth a series of re- plies somewhat as follows: that it aided one following high moraE standard consistently; that it gave inspiration toward good works and sympathy witt others; fulfilling Godp purpose; and that it gives to character the unity necessary in the living of an all arount and, GodEy life.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
DE VALERA RECEIVES
 LLOYD GEORGES xEPLT

Dublin, Aug. IA CBy the A. P)-rns reply of Premier Lloyd GeeyEe to the recent communication regarding the Brit ish governments peace proposals from Esnonn De Valera was presented to MT. De Valera today. the Dali Eireann, or Irish republican parliament. announced
 The proposed reply of the IfIsh repub- liczn ministry to the latest eomr1uniea- ton from the British government and the correspondence between the British government and the Irish leaders will b1 submitted to tie Dali Eireann at It's forthcoming meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15

Smith, who was looking after the store for her father, the proprietor, for eig- arettes or tobacco. She told them she didn't have any in stock Tae boys then went out but shortly returned and one of them is said to have thrown his arms around Miss Smith and the other is understood to have drawn what is said to have been revolver. There is some question as to whether the boy rally had rvolveF or not.
 The girl recognized one of the boys and called him by name, the story goes and the boys becoming frightened, left the store. Nothing was taken. Later complaint was made to Sheriff Hickey by Miss Smiths father and the boys were arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
NO YOUNG BOYS CHARGED WITH
 ATTEMPT TO ROB M0NTvILLE GIRL

Herbert Hanson, IS, and Frank Rod ziewsd, 1S, were arrested Saturday by Sherih Michael J. Hickey of Montvine on a charge of attempted assault with intent to rob. The boys were brought to police headquarters in this city where they remained over night Sunday morning the mother of one of the boys gave bonds and the boys were released with instructions to report at the Mont vile court tbis (Menday) morning to face the charge against them.
 ' The affain in which they are said to have participated and which result ca, in their arrest occurred Friday It is understood the boys went into store at Montville and asked Miss Helen
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
PUBLICATION OF GENERAL
 SHUTS LETTER PREMATURE

Dublin, Auug. 14.-(By The A. P.)- The Irish republican parliaments pub lieity department issued . statement to- day declaring that the recent letter of General Shuts, the South African pre- mier, to Eamonn De Valera, the Irish republican leader. in regard to the Brit ish proposals for peace in Ireland. had been made public without the consent of Mir. De Valea. The statement said
 President De Valera cannot b/eve General Shuts would authorize publica- tion of his lette- without the presidents consent. This consent was mot given and the letter ceraa Aniy should not have been published before full publication of the communications which have pass ed between the British and Irish govern ments. The letter of General Smuts simply summarizes his own views, which
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
Fined ss For Each "sbort.

Lobstermen along the shore in this vicinity may have thought that they were getting sewers punishment for any violations of the law against taking of shorts but anything they have suffered is discounted by the sentence imposed at Plymouth, Mass by Judge Wavis in district court. Robert L. Newton was convicted of having 52 shorts in his possession and his fine was s156, or s5 for each short
Norwich bulletin., 1921-08-15
STEAMER NELsECo II CARRIES
 BIG BLOCK ISLAND CRoWDt

Since the ESapth d2 August began the steamer Nelseco II has experienced largely increased patronage on her trips to Block Island, both from this city and from New London. Saturdays and Sundays at the present time are both days of many passengers for the boat as the local people favor these days and the tide of travel of departing and arriving summer vacationists through New London is the largest At the present times the report fro mthe is land is that the hotels are full. Patrons of the boat praise the accommodations which it furnishes and the comfort of the trip on the boat.