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Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05

American Beauty roses. Those forming the historical tableau were Miss Marion Rlackledge as Betsy Ross; Elsie Risley as The Child and Valetine Sebastian, Henry Sebastian and Christopher Wun- derlich as Continental officers. The float was designed and trimmed by Joseph Desmond. William McClafferty and Will liam F1emming, ST.
 A historical float, whioa though not elaborate, was very attractive was the one in which were Uncle Sam (Fitch A. (Charles Erwin, Sr.) This float was on one of the storage battery tractors trim med in American flags and bunting and vas driven by Uncle Sam.
 The Venetian gondola float was one of great beauty and originality and show that the designers. Miss Bessie Shaw. Andrew Jacobson and Andras Peterson. had spent a long time and much hard work on this piece. The gondola was placed on one of the storage battery tractors of the Finishing company and vas mounted on green base trimmed with. white streamers caught with red roses The gondola had a ground work of laurel and ferns on which were beautiful large red roses. The canopy was also of green and red and the
 
 balls. The driver of the float was Felix wojienslsy. costumed as Venetian gon- delier. Tn the gondola were Misses Edna and Jean Wigiey, Robert Marie and June Woods.
 St. Mary's Church
 St. Mary's chureA, which won second prize, was one of the most complete and elaborate in the parade. It represented the Statue of Liberty, impefsonated by Miss Loretta Gadle, who sood upon re- production of the well known pedestal in New York harber. The floor of the float was arranged to represent the harbor with wave and water effects and small boats plying around the foot of the statue, Seven girs in white and carrying baskets of roses walked at the side hold ing streamers of red and blue. They were veronica Roberts Marie White, An na Carol, Gertrude Fontaine, Anna Brennan. Alice Fox. Margaret Fakey The four gray horses with white cover ings lettered in gold were led by Joseph Gadle, Peter Farrell, Joseph Nolan James PuFden, John Counisan, Henry Barry and Henry La Fontaine. The driver. George Swanton, was in George Washington costume, but one of the hit of the parade was furnished by the lit | tie Uncle Sam OLucille Bowen) whC strutted along ahead of the float. ches sticking out with an inimitahle swaggei that brought rounds of applause ant laughter.
 l 2. B. Martin Co.
 The T. B. Martin Go. heat, which tool third prize, showed a lovely garden eff feet, with peEgola arranged with whit, pillars, the whole decorated with wei arranged gfeenery and cut flowers anC towering plants. A group of youni
 women in white GreeiaA costumes oc euRied wicker rockers and chairs in tn
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
Dates

Dates
 So-cslied Tunis dates are grown Id tho cases Of the sahara Desert and disposed of by Arsb owners in the large markets nearby. Amongst the chief centers oi tse industry is Biskra. says the Arcadia Recorder.
 Geographically. France Is favorzbly situated to deal with Tunis trealiy Sa- hsra) dates. The fruit having been Eathsred in the desert and selected .n the market places Of Northern Africa .E shiFned to hsrseilles, where French i'm porters put it through a further process of selection and pack t in cartons
 In days gcne by many families in Upper Egypt subsisted principally on dates. The stones CT kernels which are extremely hard. were ground on hand malls and given 10 the csuels for food. Within recent years those patient animals have crunched the fresh stones of the dates. The sound is said to be weird and horrifying.
 In Bar6sry beads were made of the stones. and the leaves were converted tn- to baskets. The trunk of the tree has been split up for frewood and the build ing of houses. When the fruit is fully ripe 1t will. by strong pressure. yield a savory syrup with which other fruits may pc preserNeu DateS FroFioe a pol- ent spirit which as 1t did not come with tn the proaibifion of the Koran against wine, was much in use in Mohammedsn countries. Palm wine also was made from the date.
 Some years ago a weli-known London chef surprised an epicurean community by announcing a dish as occur de palm | isr," which description was accursts enough. By the destruction of the tres the heart was used as a vegetable. l; was uncommon, of course. and distinctive in 5zvor, but most people would have preferred a dish of good Br1sseii sprouts wailst sspars gus and peas src certainly more toothsome.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05

Grand Marshal Frank J. Murtha and his aides had the line of march ready to move at 10 o'clock from Prospect street. The following were his aides: c. Benjamin Morgan, William A. An drews. William H. Bowen, Amos Au- brey, Stephen saraiewski. Abel S. Co., hen, Johnseon B. Banfield. Horace F. Patrick Casey, Edward. Riordaa and five Olson.
 When .he marshal gave the word the line moved as follows:
 First Divisisn. Platoon of Police, Capt D. J. TYonnev
 Tubbs' Military Band
 Flag Bearer, Sterling Nelson Auto With e. A. R. Members
 Floats The Gondoliers, U. s. Finishing Go. The Garden, J. B. Martin Co.,
 Rainbow Circle. K. D. Birth of the Flag, U. S. Finishing Co., Blue Birds, Congregational Church Shetucket Indians, Shetueket Go.
 Second Division.
 Kf1tie Band, Westerly, R. 1.
 Specialties Japanese Troupe, William McClanerty
 Leader
 Our United States,
 Mrs. F. R. Mclaughlin, Leader
 Creve Occur Club W. IT. Stebblns, Decorated Auto
 Paul H. Zahn decorated Auto z Otto zahn, decorated Auto
 Good Ship, "Greeneville"
 Humphreys Jazz Band, Float Mrs. John Mewilliams, Decorated Auto
 U. s. Finishing Co. .. Konemoc Band, New Lenden Engine Go. Nc Capt Neil Bresnahan Mounted Cowboys
 Carpenters Drum Corps School Children
 Third Division. Willimantic Band Hook and Ladder Co.,. No. 2 Capt. Frank Burke
 Floats St, Mary's Church, Statue of Liberty C. s. Finishing Co.,, Sweeney's Circus
 Fourth Division. Liberty Drum Corps
 Horribles | Cootie Band Freak Vehicles First Section Horribles Second Section Horrihles All along the line of marcl crowds lined the sidewalks and car! were parked at all available places Or | Central avenue at the home of Frank s. Galligan where Mayor H. M Leroy and members of the city government, al well as the judges were stationed, the crowd was the densest and the line oi
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
PERSONALS

Rufus " Tilden and family of Nor wieh, passed the holiday with relatives at Mansfield Depot.
 Edward S. Purvis, of Whitaker avenue, Norwich, is a holiday guest of his son, Wilbur B. Puryis, Of BsyoAne, N. J.
 George D. Filno-s saas been called to Heeksst. K. H.. on account of the serious illness Of his brother, Herbert, formerly of this city.
 Miss Mary Mccarthy of 42 Mt. Pleas ant street and Miss Ethel Smrth of SS Franklin street have returned after spending the holidays in Boston.
 The many frisads of Miss Martha A, Ward, of the Otis library staff. are ia- terested to know that she has returned from Baekus hospital to her home on West Thames street,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mir and Mrs. Edmund W. Perkins ana sons are at Nantucket.
 MT and Mrs. Guy B. Delbeare are at their cottage at Point Breeze,
 Miss Marion Westervelt of Englewood, x. J., is the guest of Mrs. Lueius Briigs.
 pr. and Mrs. WitteT K. TiHgley have opened their cottage at Crescent Beach for the season,
 MisssDuth N Kinney of Huntington place has joined her mother for the month of July at Crescent Beach.
 Mir and Mrs. Earl Mathewson spent the weekend and holiday in Durham with MT. Mathewsohs s mother.
 Mrs. Louis c. Whiton, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. William B. Birge has left for Larehmont, N. Y.
 Mrs Samuel B. Case and son, Ray nond B. Case, of Broad street are A .heir Crescent Beach cottage for the season.
 Miss Carrie E. Rogers, of Washington, 1as been the guest of her sister, Mrs. James Lewis Smith while in Norwich to lttend Chautauqua.
 Miss Mary E. Richards has returned having spent several days at Groton Long Point, the guest of Miss Jane Bill who fhas taken a cottage there for the season.
 Mir and Mrs R. F. Smith of Lincoln avenue and MT. and Mrs. William NJ Eastwood of Washington street returned recently frem a motor trip through the White Mountains.
 Miss Evelyn VandeYere of Somerville N J., has left town, having spent a week with Miss Margaret Sayles. T schoolmate at the Mary Lyon school, ir Swarthmore, Pa.
 Miss Elizabeth P. Pullen for two years pastors assistant at the Firs Congregational church in Winchester Mass. has completed her duties there and is at her home on Lincoln avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
GREENE EVILLE'S FOURTH IS CELEBRATED
 WITH PARADE, SPEECHES AND FIREWORKS


 Greeneyille's sixth annual celebration of the Fourth of July was carried out this year with features that went ahead of all previous efforts in the parade, the patriotic exercises. and the fireworks and dancing in the evening.
 It was a terrific day from the stand point of heat, with the thermometer standing steadily at so> in the shade and 20 or 30 degrees hotter for those who paraded or were obliged to stand along the line of march, but out of the thous- ands who participated In one way or an other, no heat prostrations were report ed.
 It was generally agreed that the pa rade was equal to ether years, with the decorated automobiles and the floats bet ter than ever, although the horribles were not quite so numerous as in other years. But they made up in quality.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
PATRIOTIC EXERCISES WERE
 HELD ON PROSPECT STREET


 When the line of march had been cog- cred. the crowd gathered in front of ths home of Chairman Oscar ". Carpenter at 63 Prospect street for inc natriotie exercises which were conducted from the high stoop of the home of John 4. Scott next door to the Carp enter house
 They began with the singing of America. led by Tubbs' band. after which little Teresa Fitzgerald re.i.ed The History of the Flag. speaking her lines very effectively and clearly. Arthur R. Blackledge sang two verses of The Star SpaRgled Banner. %iih the crowd joining in the chorus. and Chairman Car pented briefly expressed his thanks to all, including the newspapers. who had helped towards the great succes5 of the day. The\ \results had been accomplish e dby whoN-hearted and generous and loyal cooperation and support Last year. he said. t had been suggested that an out of town speaker ought to be secured foP these exercises. but Greene vile has its own men who can and VIII respond fittingly when they are called on.
 Address by Rev. W. A. Keefe.
 Chairman Carpenter presented Rev. W. A. Keefe, pastor of old St. Mary'sI Continued on Last Page, Col. Thres)
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
PARIS PAPERS HAIL "4TH"
 AS TRENCH ANNIVERSARY"

Paris July Newspapers of this city unit Il today in hailing July A. one of them declaring: "rhe national fete of the United States is French annivers- ary.' The usual celebrations and and exercises by Franco-American oFgapiza- tions took place.
 Nationwide subscriptions were opened for the monument erected on Pointe de Grave, at the mouth of the ! Garopne river, commemoriating the entry of America into the war. The first stone of this monument was laid in September. 1919, by Raymond Poineare, then pres:- dent of the French republic.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
GIRLS! LEMONS
 BLEACH FRECKLES
 AND WHITEN SKIN

Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of Orchard White, which any drug store will supply for few cents, shake well, and you have a quarter pint of the best freckle and tan bleach, and com plexion whitener
 Massage this sweetly fragrant lemon lotion into the face, neck, arms and hands each day and see how freekles and blemishes bleach out and how clear, soft and rosy white the skin be- comes
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
IrnnIna hY WheIesaIe

Ironing. the last process to which the prcductB of a stocking Till are sub jeeted, was formerly done in one great factory by many girls, who stood up to Sld.fashioned ironing boards. The J-rls have new been replaced, however, ty broad nangle. CT rotary press, which aelivers ironed stockings in @ continu- ous stream.-Pepular Mechanics MagS nina
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
chautauaua alres "Rehsmiau alr.n

"The Bohemian Girl" Baife's popular and familiar opera, was given Monday at the. evening performance at the Chau- tauqua tent on the Academy campus The company was 8 we'll chosen one with good voices in the leads and for the choruses and the audience was the larg- est that has attended any of the Chau- tauqua entertainments.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
OBITUARY
Michael P. Buckley

Michael P. Buckley who has been an empleye at the paper mill at Thames vile, died about o'clock Monday aft ernoon at PTS West Main street. He had been in poor health for some time. He was born in Ireland where he has q brother living. MT. Buckley was un- married and was 53 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
Azores Formulation.

The population of the Azores is ab0et 24s,0oO, the plumber of it's inhab- itants having changed but little in the last century, and, if anything, having diminished
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
Even Doctors Die.

Forty-feur per cent of the vorld'f doctors are said to die of heart disease % per cent of nervous ailments, 20 peE cent of morphine poison and ' per cent sf tuberculosis.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
Burrvlna the eIneno.

Experiments are being made in Japan with ginseng with a view to maturing the plant in less time than the six yearI
 generally required
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
Fourth of July Picnic

A Fourth of July picnic was held at the home of Martin Wenzel It was given by Carl Gillich to his numerous friends of Thamesville. At six o'clock re- treatments were served. Gustav RossoH was toastmasteF In the evening many fireworks were displayed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05

The popularity of June as a month for marriage is inherited from the ancient Greeks and Romans The goddess Juno, to whom the month was dedicated, was the patroness of marriage,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05

The Jury Commissioners for New London County will meet at the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court at Norwich on Monday July 1fths 1921, at p. m.
 Any resident of this County may bs heard with reference to the selection of jurerS at that time.
 WALTER FITZMAURlcE
 N. DOUGLAS SEWN
 GEORGE E. PARSONS
 Jury Commissioners
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05

Memorial Flowers for Deacon Browning
 The flowers at the United Congrega- tienal church on Sunday, and those n his chair were in memory of the late Deacon Thomas Browning
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05

WHEN YOU WANT to put your busi- ness before the public. there Is no medi- lri better than through the advertlsine columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-05
MARRIED

= sPELLMAN- In wTIiiman- tic, July 2. 1921. by Rev. Harry Mo Cready, Russell ". Potter of Willi- mantle and Pauline corbln spellman of Somers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06

but i'll order to secure this concession
a special certificate signed by Mr..
Floyd, showing that the ticket pur.
chaser is a member, or is dependent
of member, must be presented to
the ticket agent at time the ticket is
purchased
This is a ruling OF the railroad pas
senger association. which should slim
ulate enrolment of members in the
Florida State Horticultural Society
for the payment of one dollar mem.
bership dues will entitle the members
who travel by railroad to the conven-
ton saving of considerable more
than that amount.
The executive committee of the So
ciety has arranged a very interesting
and educational program and the pep
pie in Miami have planned some en-
tertainment features for the members.
Secretary Floyd estimates on basis
of letters received to date that the at
tendance will be the largest in his
tory of the Society this being the thir
ty-fourth convention
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06

here to the Department of Agricul-
Iture, at Washington.
Planting of corn continues but GER
mination is slow because of the lack
of moisture Cotton planting has been
checked by dry weather and the con
dition of oats is below the average
except in local areas which have had
rains. The early planting of beans
and peas is up, with the stand and
condition good.
The movement Oh early potatoes
has begun but the condition of the
crop is dropping because OF blight.
the report declares. TRANSFORMING
Of sweet potatoes is awaiting rain
The condition and prospects of cit
rus fruits is declared excellent and
"a heavy production OF deciduous
fruits seems assured.
Conditions affecting live stock con
tinue good and farmers are preparing
to market some of their hogs during
the summer Pastures are reported as
fairly good in spite of dry weather
Under miscellaneous farm notes,
the bureau reports that South Florida
is expecting a heavy honey Yield.
Melon acreage is much smaller than
last year, planting of sugar cane is
practically completed and the condi
ton of early rice is good in the south.
IN part OF the state
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06
PEONAGE TRIAL
NOW UNDER WAY
AT CONVICTION

Coyingtoh. Ca. April 6--Clydp Man
ming. negro boss on the Jasper county
plantation OF John s. Williams, was
understood to head the list Of states
witnesses 10 take the stand today at
the latter's trial here in the superior
court for the murder of one OF the
eleven negroes alleged to have been
Killed in an effort to hide /peonagc
practices on the Williams farm
In view of statements made by
Manning before coroners jury that
a number of the slain men were killed
by his own hand at Williams order
the negro was regarded as the prose
cution'3 most important witness
More than a score of other witnesses
had been summoned by the state but
ii was indicated that an effort would
be made to conclude presentation of
evidence by the prosecution on the
frs: day.
Selection Of jury for the trial was
completed yesterday In the examina-
ton OF veniremen counsel for the de-
Tense sought particularly to determine
if any were members of the National
Association for the Advancement of
col0red people.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06

enjoyed phenomenal growth 1t is
situated on the Atlantic coast about
half way between Palm Beach and
Fort Lauderdale'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06
BANKERS TO GATHER
IN MIAMI NEXT WEEK
FOR DUM. CONVENTION

Miami, April 6.-Mora than 300
bankers are expected to he in attend
ance at the dual convention here
April IA to 16 of the State Bankers
Association of Florida and the Flor.
idaida Bankers Association The
two associations are separate organ
izations, the first being comprised of
only state banks while the latter in
cludes in its membership both nation
al and state concerns.
Business sessions of the two asso.
Citations will be conducted separately
but it wa sdeemed advisable that they
meet at the same time and place be
cause of the interlocking nature of
their interests.
The State Bankers Association, it
is announced, will convene on the
morning of April Ia and continue IN,
til noon of the following day when
the business sessions of the Florida
Bankers Association will begin and
continue through the 10th.
The two organizations will be tend
ed joint banquet on the evening OF
April IS The entertainment pro
gram being arranged by the local com
mittee plans for trips to Four Way
Lodge. Villa iscaya, Coconut Grove,
Musa Isle and other places of interest
The bankers will also be taken to the
beach and shown the features of the
east side
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06
SPECIFIC PLANS
TO AID SERVICE
MEN PROPOSED

4 Washington, April 6. Definite
recommendation to President Hard
ing had been agreed upon today by
the special commission investigating
the care and treatment of disabled
4 service men. They were:
/ A centralized governmental author
/. ity to have entire charge of all feder-
al agencies having to do with soldier
relief work.
( A decentralized administration of
service, carrying federal aid as near
as possible TO the homes Of the sol
diers throughout the country
/ A request for additional appropria
ti6ns for hospitals including q perma-
nent building program.
Charles G.. Dawes, of Chicago, chair
man of the commission said he would
be greatly disappointed if the public
investigation was moi concluded to.
day
we will begin work on the report
tonight in executive session" said he
4 Col. F. w. Calbraith, Jr., national
commander of the American Legion
expressed pleasure at the progress
and conclusions which the committee
had reached. He said the three most
important decision sconfronted to the
American Legion relief program anG
would be of Unreasonable value in
correcting evils resulting from pres
ent divided governmental authority.
Col. Cholmeley-Jones former head
of the war risk bureau, testified that
the work of the bureau was steadily
increasing.
New claims are coming in in eX
cess of the expectations" he saiu
THE reason is that the men are awaR
ening to the privileges they have.
They had hoped to pull through with
out government aid, but found that
impossible.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06
DESIGNS FOR TUR FRoCKS

A skirt of We :gewood blue ramie
linen and a blouse of batiste in the
same shade form the combination
featured in the first model. The collar
and cuffs of the blouse are of white.
Blue suede forms the belt. Unstitched
sections in the upper Aounce form
pockets, though these may be omitted.
Medium size requires 3 yards 36-inch
linen, with yards 36-inch batiste and
p yard white material for trimming.
Black and white Bingham trimmed
with delicate green organdy is very
striking in the second model. The two
piece gathered skirt is attached to a
waist which has an overblouse with
'front.' and sash cut in one. The green
organdy is used for collar, cuffs, and
reversed edges of the pockets. Medium
size requires Az yards 36-inch Bingham
and y yard 36-inch organdy.
First Model: Pictorial Review Dress
No. 1884. Sizes, "a to AZ inches bust.
Price, IS cents.
Second Model: Dress No. o3lS
Sizes, "a to 4S inches bust. Price, IS
cents.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06
HUGE AUDITORIUM FOR
MIAMI CONSIDERED BY
NEW YORK CAPITALISTS

Miami, April reconsideration is
being given by the city park board
and the Chamber of Commerce to
proposition made by w. H. Neither
land, New York capitalist, to build on
the bay front a huge auditorium
which would have a seating capacity
of 10000, the cost of the structure to
recently voted bonds of $1.000000 for
the purchase of the entire water
front between the municipal docks
and the mouth of the Miami river,
comprising a frontage of eight blocks.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06

Orlando. April 5-Members of the
Florida State Horticultural Society
who contemplate attending the annu-
al convention in Miami, April 10 to Is,
inclusive, can secure certificates EMIT
ling them TO reduced rates on Florida
railroads, according to information re-
ceived here by Bayard F. Floyd Sec
rotary.
The special round trip rate is one
and one half times the one way rate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06

The New York financier proposes to
erect the huge auditorium and a pier,
the city to have free use of the audi
forum for convention and similar
purposes, the builder to have in per
petuity all concessions in the place.
Tentative plans call for structure
1872 feet wide and, including the pier.
i 900 feet long, with an automobile
driveway 32 feet wide on either side
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06
FAVOR GAS TAX

Miami. April Ga tax of two cents
gallon on gasoline to raise money
for work on public roads is favored
by the Miami Motor Club. 1t is esti-
mated such tax would net about ST.
100000 yearly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-04-06
Will Have Strong Team

Ocala, April 6.-Ocala expects to
put forward a strong independent
baseball team this summer, local fans
having engaged a number of players
and raised funds to support the organ
iZation.