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Evening star., 1921-12-05

ST. LOUIS, December (SpeciaD.--
Jobbers in hardware in this territory
report tendency toward declining
prices. They declare their most sat
isfactory demand is for sporting
goods.
Evening star., 1921-12-05

ST LOUIS, Dec 5.-(SpeciaD.
Officers of the St. Louis Building
Trades Council have offered to ac-
cept a reduction of 10 per cent in
the wages of men employed in the
building trades, but this tender was
not accepted by the employers. The
union officers, however, agreed to
submit the proposal for a 20 per cent
reduction to the union members for
vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
CoRoNEE DIRECTS AUTOPSY
IN FRANCES ME


 Without recovering consciousness. Frances Meyer, 76, who was found ly- ing by the roadside near the Lester Main place on the North Stonington road ear ly Monday evening, died Tuesday even ing at 7.10 o'clock at the Backus hospi- tai.
 Mystery surrounds the cause of the elderly woman's injuries. As she did not recover consciousness she was una ble to throw any light on the case and there is no clue to work upon. She was found badly injured by the roadside by Frank Warrington and was rushed to the | Backus hospital in the ambulance. There 1 was a bad cut over her right eye, her mouth was cut and she also had cut about two inches through one of her shoes. Concealed in her clothing was found S2Q in bills
 ! Coroner J. J. Desmond has directed 1 that an autopsy be held to determine | the cause of death and this will be don, l by Dr. c. C. Gildersleeve this (Wed. nesday) morning.
 The deceased had lived in the vicinity ! of Preston Plain for a number of years For some years she was employed a! l housekeeper by the late Casper Conrad but of late had been residing with a fam | fly in the neighborhood.
 Surviving her are two sons. Josepl Meyer of Preston, Fred Meyer and Nel lie Meyer, the latter of Groton.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
BoYs SAY THEY STOLE
 FROM NORWICH STORES

The mystery that has surrounded the reported burglarizing of tho Liberal Loan company of this city and the loss of sew crai cameras and fountain pens from the Cranston company store may have been cleared I'D ID the arrest Of two Fall River youths in Hartford early Monday morn ing.
 The youths. who are 1I years old. were picked up on Windsor street. Hartford. | by Policeman D. J. Hurley and later con- J fsssed to the police authorities that they ] had started on their career Of crime in | Fall River about three weeks ago and ! then had drifted into Connecticut, where ] they had entered a jewelry store. They also said that they had hidden their foot ! in New Haven and Hartford and that they had also made several breaks in Hart ] ford.
 1 When they were taken into custody by | Policeman Hurley. whoarrested them on i suspicion. the youngsters were both arm
 ed with revolvers. Money and articles of ] jewelry were found in their possession.
 Besides $50 in bills and change. the lads
 gave up. when searched. a diamond ring
 a gold wedding ring and two gold watch ! es all the result of a Norwich break, they
 said. In addition, the police dug up a camera in Bushnell park which the boys
 admitted had also been taken from the Norwich store.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
FLETCHER POST ENDORSES
 NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY

National Hospital Day outlined in spe- cial bulletin No. 100 issued by state headuuarters of the American Legion, has been endorsed by Fletcher Post, No. 4. of this city The bulletin says:
 National Hospital Day has received the endorsement of The American Legion. The United States Public Health Service will observe Thursday May F, as Na- tionaI Hospital Day. Posts of the Le- zion and units of the Woman's Auxiliary are requested to cooperate in the ob- servance
 The purpose of the day is to stimulate public interest in the hospitals of each community to show the work the hosDi- tals are doing. and to solicit the Coopera- rtion of the public in the welfare of the i patients It is suggested that delega- l tions from posts of the American Legion | and from units of the Woman's Auxiliary visit hospitals where eX-service men are under treatment to see how they are be- i ing card for and to acquaint themselves with the manner in which they can be- come of distinct service 10 the sick and wounded IL Is further suggested tha posts and units cooperate with author ized agencies in providing entertainment and recreation for the disabled patients
 which programme is provided for in thi plan of National Hospital Day. The plar includes the holding in public health
 hospitals of open house for friends O
 the patients entertainment features
 visits of conva 1escent patients to thea
 tres. and hall marks; visits of inspection by general public reception by nurse
 to girls and young men, donation of flow
 CTS and smokes.
 It Is believed by public health official
 that wide observance of the day vii
 heIn rouse nublie interest and will he Q
 lasting benefit to the disabled patients
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11

Frank W. Steward of Waterford and Fred W. Harvey of East Lyme.
 In court in the morning, Vastly Slepi- ca of New London was fined $50 with out costs for reckless driving of an au- tomobile. He was originally charged with manslaughter, but was allowed to plead to the charge of reckless driving to which he pleaded guilty.
 He was arrested as the result of a collision between Ford automobile, which he was driving, and a motor cycle near Jordan cemetery recently. when Albert Taylor of New York suffered in- juries which proved fatal.
 Edward Tossit and Ralph Langevin of Ledyard. charged with chicken steal ing. were sentenced to six months in jail each, the sentence being suspended sit pleaded guilty 10 the charge and turn ed states evidence. Langevin pleaded guilty late Friday afternoon, after the 1 case against him had been partly tried Charles Thomas and Mary Kelley of ] New London. who pleaded guilty last week to the charge of adultery, were sen fenced to six months in jail each. The i sentence was suspended and they wer' placed on probation.
 The case against William A. Small O Waterford, charged with theft of an au 1 tomobile, was nol'ed. State Attorney | Hadlai A. Hull told the court 'that th' l automobile which the accused stole va one which was subject to a conditiona salc and that the accused returned it He said that Small is somewhat men Itally deficient did not understand anI recommended that the case be nolled
 which was granted.
 .rohn Stankewich of Norwich plcade
 guilty 10 a charge of theft Of cotton clot
 valued at S5o from the United State Finishing Co. in Norwich. on January 9
 and he was given tho maximum sentenc
 of S1oo and costs and sentenced to si
 months in jail. Judge Avery said n
 would consider a motion to place th
 accused on probation, If the fine wa
 paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
ROMAN ON TRIAL IN SUPERIOR COURT

Fred Rodman, 51, of Montville was put on trial in the superior court at New London Tuesday morning about Il o'clock on the charge of manslaughter in causing the death of two persons in MontvilIe in an automobile accident on Sunday after noon Oct 31, 1920. Judge Christopher L. Avery and Iury are hearing the case.
 William Daniels, II, of Montville was struck by the automobile driven by Rod man and was killed. Miss Georgianna Garrett, A., Rodman's sister-in-law who was riding with him in the machine was thrown out and had her skull fractured when the automobile hit a telegraph pole after striking Daniels, who was walking in the road. Miss Jessie Garrett, 16, who was also in the machine had her hip fractured. Miss Georgianna Garrett died in the hospital in New London without regaining consciousness and Miss Jessie was still patient in the hospital during the criminal term of court last fall SC that the case was continued then. George F. Pitcher of Norwich. civil e!1- gineer, was the first witness called by | State Attorney Hadlai A Hull for the state and he explained a map of the To- 1 cation of the accident. which happened at l a point opposite the home of Thomas fDoyle. The civil engineer gave testimony i as to distance and other technical testi mony.
 MT. Pitcher was on the stand until the noon recess and concluded his testimony
 after court came in again He was fol
 lowed by Dr. c. C. Gildersleeve of thi. city. the medical examiner in the case ana by George IT. Bradford deputy automo. bile inspector. The last witness of tn, day was boy who was an eye witnes, | of the accident.
 The jury selected to try the case con sists of George R. Hempstead George H Griswold, Calvin Burrows Frank CharI | ton and Charles H. Denison of Groton Everett Chapman, Patrick Barrett. A ? Kenyon and Archibald Marr of StoniDc
 ton; Joseph ?. Williams of Ledyard
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
Mrs. Insenh Inther.
TAKEN SICK SATURDAY,
 DIED TUESDAY AFTERNOON

William Rooney, a wooIen mill weaver, who was taken suddenly sick while at the American house Saturday, and was re- moved to the Backus hospital as an emer- gency case, died late Tuesday afternoon. Dr. c. c. Gildersleeve, medical examiner. gave the cause of death as Bright's dis ease. Rooney was also subject to epilep- tic fits.
 MT. Rooney came from Cavendish, Vt, and is believed to be about 40 years old. He is said to have a broHer in Lowell. He has been employed in woolen mills here at different times and has boarded with MT and Mrs. John Illinger at 1O6 School street. He was there up to two or three weeks ago. when he secured work at the Glen woolen mills and went tc board at the Bean Hill boarding house He called on Mrs. If1inger Saturday after noon and spoke then of feeling particular. i y well.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
NORWICH SCHOOLS STAYING
 ON STANDARD TIME

Norwich schools are to stay on stand ard time according to a vote taken at the meeting of the town school board on Tuesday night None of the members of the board was in favor of moving the clock but motion to begin school half an hour earlier and close half an hour earlier was brought up for vote. It was defeated by a vote of 10 Q
 Those in favor of the half hour change urged it on the ground that this would eliminate the double dinner hour with which many families having school chiI- dren are struggling where there are workers in the families who are employ ed on daylight saving time.
 Those opposing any change did so on the ground that there was moral issue involved and that the school board should not set an example of what they considered would he an evasion of law in view of the action taken by the leg ,slature on the subject of time in Con- necticut.
 President B. P. Bishop, Secretary T. ! Kelly William ? McCfarry, Robert Me Neely. Charles O. Murphy. Charles A Saxton and Superintendent E. J. Graham attended the meeting.
 The following teachers for night schoo next year were appointed: Misses Helena F. Coughlin. Mary F. O'Sullivan, Robins | B. Drew. A3TN M. " lllidIlSOIl. AfIdlIs T. ] CoughIin. Sadie A. DriscoH Bernice F 1 Wiley and Christine A. Bode. 1 Designations were presented and wer' accepted from Miss Agnes Hallihan l teacher in the third grade. Greeneville and Miss Maria H. Morrison of the Eas l Great Plain school.
 Miss Margaret E. Sheehy was trans i ferred from the second grade. Occun 1 school. 10 the third grade at Greeneville
 and Miss Mary J. Canty from the sev enth to the eighth grade at Broadway Miss Amelia NJ. Young was made assist ant principal at Broadway school. New teachers appointed to be assignee later were Miss Mary Tracy, who ha been principal at the Versailles sehoo
 Miss Augusta Shereshevsky and Mis- Alice Driscoll. who are WiIlimantic nor
 mai school graduates. and Miss Mary r
 Mcintyre who has been at the Oake
 school in Willimantic
 The position of manual training teach
 CT to fill the place left vacant by tn resignation of William C. Jones Wa filled hv the appointment of Walter I Forscfler of Rochester, \. Y. who Is : graduate of Mechanics Institute.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Austin Huntington of New York has been visiting Mrs. Frederick T. Sayles.
 Miss Clara Hall of South willingtcn has been the guest at si-e home of Mrs. Frank H. Smith.
 The Sewing club met Monday after noon with Mrs. A. A. MacDiarm.d, of Washington street.
 NIT. and Mrs. Robert c. Johnson spent the week end with MT. and Mrs. Albert Babcock, of Providence.
 Mrs. Lee Roy Robb ns and her moin. CT and little son and daughter have left for a fortnight's visit in Stamford
 Mrs. Kenneth c. Beals (Agaes Tro- iand) is spending month in Albur- querque, the guest of her mother-ia-law Alrs, Henry Rolf Brown. wife of Adj General Brown, of New Mexico.
 Mrs. J, Theodore Webb and soa. Gil. bert 0. Webb who have been residents ot Atlantic City for ten years, are guests of the Misses Osgood until June 1st when they will occupy their new home or Norwich Town Green.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
KNIGHTS or COLUMBUS
 GAINED 5000 MEMBERS

The annual stale convention of the Knights of Columbus. with IF delegate n attendance. as Elrsts Of Silver Ct. council. No. 9. was held Tuesday In sL Josenhs' han st Ncridcn.
 Reports were made Of a membership in the state of 22 GOO with a gam of 5.n01 m the year. New councils were reportc5 n Pia nfsid. New Canaan and Deer River and new homes in Stoninzton. Dan bury and New Britain. with land pur- chased iu New Haven for a state of5ct building
 A resolution was adopted urging upor lhe United States Co rtcognIzc the nds- p,nIeuce of Ireland and a copy FiIl foo sent to President Harding. There arc ss councils in thl state and the order Ess reported in a fourlshinE condition hnan- cially.
 The welfare committee reported cor. tnuance Of its educational uork and VII wage war against iuherculosiz. tn tho election of officers John D. Callahan oi Hartford was elected state deputy John , IT, Phiiirs, also of Hartford. was choser ! secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
OBITUARY

John MacDougau, for the past 2S years 8 resident of Norwich, died at his home at Sixth street early Tuesday three weeks. shortly after the recent death of his son. Archibald P. MacDoug- au he became i'll and faded until the end.
 MT. MacDougau was a native of Scotland, being born there 72 years ago. When a young man he was united in marriage with Annie Mcintyre and short ly after their marriage they came to tnls country, locating in Pennsylvania and moving to Norwich in 1893. After his ar rival in Norwich be became connected
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
MERGER COUNCIL HAS
 FORMAL OPENING OF ROOMS

Wta ID members present Mercier Council Catholic Ladies of Columbus, held d formal opening of tne rooms in s- Mary r A. E. building Tuesday ev- Ing. The council was honored by the ar-ranca of the state president Mrs. J. J. Carroll of New Haven.
 The ro-rsmme u. the evening in -uled .aali selections by Mrs. Bernard --yIa ana N-g. Ryan and a concert by rra uJ sI club of the cbuncn. Through --a courtesy If the Tlaut-Cadden Co.,, Vl-.rru music was enjoyed
 After tre programme refreshments wore served. Miss Loretta Belleheur ----arrt oS 're council, presided during tr- r~a-rausua. which was arranged by a committee comprising Mrs. Annie Gun ~t--rzm. Miss Mary OSullivan, Miss Henrietta sfainkamn, Miss Mary Nc ~-u~ Mrs James Casey and Miss Mary u-'sc1u
 On June 1ctb the members of the -or~ch VIII be put through the degret work
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11

with the engraving department If the U. s. Finishing Company with which he remained during his life in Norwich.
 MT. MacDougall was a member of the Royal Arcanum, the Knights of Malta and was deacon of the Greeneville CoHgrega atonal church. MT. MacDougan always had warm spot in his heart for the land of his birth and at the Rob- ert Burns banuuets in observation of the Scotch poets birthday he always filled the office of toastmaster with rare abil- ity.
 He is survived by his wife. eight chil- dren. Duncan of Pittsburgh, John M., of Norwich. Robert of Providence, -RaefeId of Baltimore. Md. Mrs. Herbert Buchan- an, Mrs. John Chesney and Mrs. A. Craig Taylor all of Paulsboro, N. J.. and Miss Elizabeth NacDougall of Norwich.
 With the passing of NIT. MacDougaiI the community loses an ideal citizen and friend a man always true to his ideals and in every way one whom it was a pleasure to meet. Those who survive have the sympathy of the entire com munity in their bereavement.
 Mrs. Joseph Luther.
 Augusta L. Steyer, widow of Capt Joseph Luther, died at her home, 257 Broad street, New London. Monday night She was born in New London the daugh- ter of John and Elizabeth l. steyer, who came from Germany. She was educated in the public schools and became the wife of Captain Joseph Luther, who die6 last September in his 94th year. Cap tain Luther for 42 years was in the mar time and ship building business in New London and was owner of many schoon CTS. He was past admiral of the Jibbon club.
 lIrs. Luther is survived by one sis ter, Mrs. Charlotte GiTlard of Stat 1 street.,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
WOMEN MAKE SURGICAL
 DRESSINGS FOR HOSPITAL

A number of the women of the various churches in the city assembled at line Backus hospital on Monday afternoon 10 make surgical dressings for the hospital. Those present were:
 From Trinity Methodist church-Mrs. Vernon HiscoN. Mrs. Albert Boardman. Mrs Ernest J. Jones, Mrs. d. D. 5ranton, Mrs. Louis II. Geer Mrs. John A. Fer guson, Mrs. Eugene Boyens Grace Episcopal c1urch-AIrs. Rudd Mrs. C. E. Carpenter and Mrs. Wander. W5art.
 United Congregational church-Mrs ! George Zimmerman, Miss Gardner and Mrs. J. H. Tubbs
 Park Congregational church-Mrs Charles A. Saxton.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
PERsONALS

Archibald Mitchell, 4th, has spent part of the week in New York on business.
 Dr. Hugh B. Campbell of Norwich conducted clinic in Danielson Tueseay evening.
 Mrs. E. Fitch Johnson of PlainfeId is in the Lawrence Memorial hospital. New London to undergo an operation for ap- pendicitis.
 Postal cards have been received in Norwich from MT. and Mrs. E. c. Lilli- bridge of Norwich Town who are mak- ing an extensive tour through the west ern states.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
Seeks Divorce For DesertIon.

Desertion since June 10, 1911. the grounds upon which Earl s. Booth Of Norwich has brought suit for divorce from Ethel Betterly s5ooth, now cf parts unknown. They were married on July Is, 1905. He asks custody of a fourteen year old daughter. There is also ten year old son. The suit is re- turnable before the superior court cn the first Tuesday in June.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
FERN WAYNE; PRIMA DONNA.
 TO BE HEARD IN BosTOE

Fern Wayne, the Connecticut American made demure prima donna, will be heard m Boston Friday evening, May 13, says the Boston Telegram of Monday.
 Miss Wayne, whose home is at 146 Palmer street, this city has been leading lady for the last four years in nusica 1 comedy, starring with the Colonial DTa- matic Stock company of Canada.
 She IS the youngest lyric trained sopra- no in the profession and as for statute is petite. She has proved an exceptional artist
 Be wealthy and people will forgive you for not being good
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
MAYORS HOSPITAL DAY PROCLAMATION.

designated
 
  opportunity miarize institution city feeu proud by A of tunit to
 H. NJ.
 he City Of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
cord1.ror Knocked T'nconscious.

Edwin Edwards a trolley conductor -r-= knocked unconscious Sunday after noon 0u West Main street at Naples cor r7~ when he was brushed off anopen car l. hitting tree alongside the track while r9 ea- fixing tho sidehar,
 He was taken to the carharn on the car and recovered enough to be able to re- .ume his run.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
ri-n Reflection Seen nere.

The reflection from the Foran furniture fire in New London late Tuesday night was seen from several sections of Nor wich. A number of local automobile par ties made the trip down the river to see the fire.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11

First Baptist church. The bearers wers F. La Rue Bliven, H. B Cary. F. T. Maple and James e. F. Leach Burial was in the Oak street cemetery where Rev Mr Str0use conducted a c9mmittsl service.
 The Henry Allen and Son Company were the funeral directors.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
roo LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION.

FOR sALE-Several used sutomobIlef at bargain prices; Ford. Oakland. Max. well. Overland; overhsUed and in goo, mechanical condition new light Overiant { and Willis Knight. Union Garage Plsinfeld, Conn. Telephone l0s-3 MoosuI Div. may1ld
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11

WHEN TOT WANT 10 put your uusi- ness before the public. there 10 no medi- um better than through the advertising columns of The bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
Entertained nt Whist.

Mrs Abraham Curland entertained at whist on Monday afternoon at her home on Greene avenue in honor of Mrs. J. s. Tennen, who with Dr. J. s. Tennen is to make her home in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
SPECIAL MEETING

OF IRREGULARITIES, MASONS AND PLAsTERERs, LOCAL NO. 12, WED NEsDAY, MAY II, P. M., STANDARD TIME.
 THOMAS BARRY, sEC'Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11

It is better to be beaten in trying to do right than it is to succeed in doing wrong.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11
FUNERALS
Mrs. Domlnic FerrI

Funeral services for Mrs. Dominic Fer ri were held on Tuesday morning from the home of her son at No. IS West Thames street with an attendacne that included relatives and friends from Norwich and New London. There were many floral tributes.
 At the services in St. Patrick's church Rev. Daniel F. Sullivan was celebrsnt of the requiem mass and Prof. Farrell was at the organ. The bearers were GeD- moro Menghi, Grenorto Guerri, Egidio Renzetti and PaSqusle Montesi. Burial was in St. Joseph cemetery.
 Cummings and Ring had charge Of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. James I. Leach
 The funeral of Mrs. James l. Leach took place on Tuesday afternoon at the home of her son. James C. T.. Leach at 62 Summit street. Included in the large attendance were many relatives and friends from other places There were many handsome floral tributes.
 The funeral services were conducted by Rev. George H. strouse, pastor of the
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11

All venomous animals are immune to their own venom.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11

Only a few people make good in an
Norwich bulletin., 1921-05-11

WE ADVERTISE EXACTLY
 AS IT IS
The Washington times., 1921-04-01
THREE YOUTHS AND VET
LEFT IN TENNIS EVENT

NEW YORK, April 1.-The national
indoor tennis singles tourney reach
eu the semi-final stage today with
three youngsters and one veteran
player left in the running. The An
derson brothers, Frank and Fred, of
Brooklyn. and Vincent Richards. the
Yonkers flash, gained the semi-final
brackets. as did Arthur s. Cragin.
veteran New York racqet star Rich
ards was scheduled to meet Fred An
derson, whose brother. Frank, was
paired with Cragin
The doubles also advanced to the
semi-final stage with Richards and
Noshell, Groesbeck and Garbe. Fred
Anderson and Letson and Werner. and
Herndon. the Princeton collegians, in
the running for the title.