Norwich bulletin., 1921-11-01
PUTNAM

-' All citizens gre being requested by representatives of the American Le- zion to participate directly or indirect lY in the observance of .Arnistiee day in this city. 's
 Arrangements for the observance are being worked out under the auspices of Anselal Mayotte post: American Legion and the ceremonies will be impressive Honor will be. paid those who made tn field, in the hospitals or wherever they fel while rendering service to the na- ton in the days Of the World war.
 There Is to be a military parade start ing at D.. m. The Legion members have invited all former service men, the members Of all fraternal and social or ders and school chi Sren and all individ- uals to join with them in this patriotic demonstrations. Especially are the members Of the patriotic organizations of the city invited to participate feature Of the afternoon will be the firing Of 4s guns by a safuting party in honor Of the unknown 'eet6fer whdse body IS to be brought to this country for burial and special honor Of the unknown dead from each state of the Union. delegation Of the legion will visit the cemeteries to do honor to the World war 1 men who have passed beyond and there are a number Of such graves in the cemeteries o9 the city.
 ! It has been req rested that the national colors be displayed on all public bui' a. ines. business houses and private resi- dences.' Armistice day, will be more elaeorately observed throughous the country this year than ever before and the legion members iie1'e are anxious that Putnam shall make the most of the anniversary. A Victory dance Is to mark the close of the days observance. ] The following frsEi Maine paper is of special 'ocai, interest: The Kennebec Journal says: ;
 Willard E.. Overlook Of wasilin gton ' has a Masonic pin,- present from his
 brother. pr: Seldon E. Overlook of PoHl-
 Sre't' Conn. which has an interesting
 history, .aceording' to oisthe' letter from the doctor accompanying It:
 , This, Master Mason's pin was tha iiproperty, of Admirait Phillips, who, when
 ti1t men on the American warsi1ips were cheering when the Spanish ships, were
 sinking and burning. said Don't, cheer boys, the poor devils arc dying = The nin was given, to me: by, the wife of Rev MT. Hardy, rector, of CbYist'sI church. Ponafret, Cpan.& Mrs. Hardy was cou- sin and foster sister of ,A6miralf PT1il- lips. Mrs, Hardy stated, that the pin
 had been worn by, Admiral Philips for years, tn all. parts of the world; It is lhoped that this record, will be kept witt, the pin by every. Master Mason who may heresfte~ have the honor and privi. lese Of wearing it. I, nm giving this pin to my, brother. Willard, ?. Over lock, a Master Mason, with the hope that when he shall be raised to the Sub.
 lime Lodge above it may be given by hin. to some eoLalIy worthy brother
 Mrs. H. B. Wright, Of this city Is E niece of Admiral fni.liSs and She is now the possessor of the flag that flew ove7 the ;adr1irai's ship when he made .thc famous Don't cheer boys" statement
 that is included in tho foregoing item
 At their fo-,s 9n. Ssath 'w.easts.k. or
 Saturday evening" 9Fr. and Mrs Freder
 ick Sheldon observed the silver anniver
 sary of their marriage and nearly 2o(
 or their neiEhoors and friends amons
 the townf3lRs- came to coneratulatC
 them and wish them well. They receiv
 ed many handsome gifts. The evenir!
 was made merry with a variety of enter
 tainfnent and refreshments were served Twelve children have been born to them Mrs, Sheldon. was. Miss Jennie Nielsen
 Mr. Sheldon is engaged in the farmin, and truck gardening business and is on } Of the vel known residents of Wood
 stock. where he has spent all his life At wTrfnaRtie in tke superior eozr
 today Tuesday, will come to trial tn
 case of J F. McKenna. a providenc , physician. vs. John W.hippie ct al 0 this city. pr. McKenna is suing tn defendants for $o0.600 damages, ana tn city is indirectly involved ia the matte i inasnluch as Sergeant George Laird C
 the poiice department Is one of the de fendants.
 This suit for damages groTs out C