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Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
EIGHT MEN KILLED BY
 EXPLOSION IN A MINE

McCurtain. Okla. Oct. 2o.-with eight known dead and one additional miner missing as the result of a gas explosion which wrecked Mine No. l Of the Pro- gressive Coal company near here today, steps were under way tonight by federal and state officials for a thorough investi- gation of the cause of the blast.
 F. E. Seaton. president of the company, is among the dead
 Preliminary investigation had not shown the cause of the explosion, but it is believed that a short fired by one of the thirteen men in the mine to loosen the coal caused the blast Another ex- planation given by the survivors is that the gas became ignited from a lamp worn by Seaton, who was also fire boss Of the mine.
 Burl SprouSe. a miner believed to have been in the mine al the time of the ex- plosion. is missing. and search for his body was being continued tonight Six victims veer found dead several hours after the blast, as they were deeper iu the slope
 When first reports of the diszstsz spread hundreds of persons rushed to the sceen and assisted in the work of rescue. After hurriedly digging into the slope, the squads of miners and volunteer. brought out the bodies of two woriknaen. Four men entombed were found stili alive | They were given first aid and rushed to a hospital
 All of the injured arc suffering trcru severe burns. but hopes for the recS-r-y i of three are entertained.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
SECRETARY MELLON IN
 DEFENSE STOCK or DIvIDESDs

Washington. Oct. 2o.-Secretary Mel Ion, replying to a letter from RepreSenta- tive Rrear of Wisconsin. republican mem Der of the house ways and means com mfttee. declared there had been and win be no lsxity on the part oi the treasury in invoking Section 22o of the last reve- Hue act. which Mr. Frear described al providing methods flor reaching the hcidz ers of surplus stock when he'd for the purpose of evadtnG taxation"
 Mr. Frear referred in his letter to re- ports that the Standard oil company of New yeSey would issue a 400 per cent. stock dividend. and announced his inten- ton Sf leading . fight to make income tax returns pubic. in order. as he said, to close up escape sluiceways"
 Mir. Mellon declared. however. with particular reference to the company mem tioned by Mir. Frear, that Section 20 had no relation to such dividend declzra- ton He added that 'it would seem that Ar. Fresx was under a ruisappre- hension concerning the situation az ta this so-called stock dividend Tn the case of this company, Standard oil company of New Jersey the letter continued the commissioner of internal revenue found no evidence of the &C., cimul1tion of surplus beyond the reason able needs Of the business"
 The treasury secretary also stated that Tt is not practical in any active business to divide all of the net earnings among the stockholders. If part of the earnings were not put back in the business" he declared there would be no industrial | growth"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
WHITE KNOCKS OUT
 MARKS IN SECOND

 New York, Oct. 2o-Charley White, Chicago lightweight knocked out Sid arks Canadian lightweight champion in the second round of a 12-round match at Madison Square Garden.
 A crashing lert hook to the jaw sent Marks to the floor for the count of ten after 59 seconds of the second round had elapsed. The end came with start ling suddenness and almost before the battle had really begun.
 Both boxers opened cautiously in the first round and less than half dozen blows were exchanged. White feinted for a lead several times but seemed con- tent to feel out his opponent. The Chi cagoan opened the second round in whirl- wind fashion. staggering Marks with a left hook. White followed up his advan- tage quickly and as Marks tried to clinch whipped over a lightning-like blow that sent his opponent to canvas.
 Whites decisive victory tonight was regarded by ring experts as clinching his claims for a title contest with Benny Leonard, lightweight king. White and Leonard were matched to box in Jer- sey City, N. J., during the world series but due to an infection in the champion s mouth, the contest was called off. White entered the ring three pounds over the lightweight limit, tipping the scales at 138 pounds. Marks weighed 135
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
EAT. AND
 GET THIN

This is turning an old phrase facs about. but modern methods of reducsnr fat have made this. revision possible.
 If you arc overfat and also averse la physical cxrtion: if you are likewise fond of the table and still want to reducs your excess flesh several pounds, do this: Co to your druggist tor write the Mar mola Company. 4si2 Woodward Ave. De- troit. Mich.), and give him Cor send thenn) ono dollar. For this modest amount of money the druggist will put you in the way of satisfying your ambition for z nice, trim. slim figure, He will hand you case of Marmola Prescription Tablets (compounded in accordance with the fz- nous Marmola Prescrfption), one of which you mus take after each meal and at bedtime until you begin to lose your fat steadily and easily. Then continue the treatment until your weight is what you desire. Aarmola Prescription Tab lets. are not only harmless but really beneficial to the general health. You don't need starvation diet or weakening exercises. Just go on eating what you like. leave exercising to the athletes. but take your little tablet faithfully, and without a doubt. that habby hesh will quickly take unto itself wings. leaving behind it your natural self neatly clothed in firm flesh and trim muscles-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
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Evelin Mecann.

EveIin Mecann, aged 65 years, died early Friday morning at his home, 1S7 Laurel Hill avenue. Mir Mecann was well known in this city, having been a resident here for over 40 years, his home having been ca Laurel Hill.
 Mr.Mecann was born in Norwich June II. 1857. the son of Abbie Purple and George Mecahn, receiving his early edu- cation in local public schools. For many years he was. known as a. caretaker of property on Lsaurell Hill, but of late years he had been employed as waterman at the plant of the American Thermos Bottle company.
 On April 22, 1909, he was united in marriage to Mary A. Pope by Rev M. H. Kaufman, D. D. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church and for many years had been an active church worker He did not belong to any fra ternal societies.
 < Mir. Mecanns is survived by his wife. anL nIeces and neonews in Norwich and Middletown- He was the last of his i'm mediate family.
 Herbert C.. Webster
 Herbert c. Webster, 36, died late Fri day night at Jewett City afterEa brief illness. MT. Webster was born in Will |. Eunice Corey Webster. His business as an insurance agent and his capability as leader in many public affairs has made him prominent in Jewett City: He was a young nan with gentlemanlC qualities always interested in any move ment for the uplift of the town. He has been the able secretary and treasurer of the Chautauqua ever since it's com ing to Jewett City, promoting it ia many way possible. He was member of the Jewett City Congregational church, Mt Vernon lodge. No. 75, F. and A. M, Reliance lodge, No. 2S, I. o. o. F. and Undaunted lodge, No. 34, K. of P. He is survived by his wife, Grace Haskell Webster and three children, Mar l gerry, Eunice and H. c. Webster, JT. | two half sisters and brother, Mrs. Ray Rogers of Providence. Miss Charlotte Webster and Russell Webster of Willi- mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
WEDDINGS.
" Walsh-QuiIty.

Miss Katherine Anne Guilty, laughter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas F. Guilty of Seymour street, Hartford, and Vincent Joseph WalshS son of Mir. and Mrs John Walsh, of Adams, Mass, were married Tuesday morning at o'clock at St. Au- gustine's church, Hartford, in the pres ence of large number of friends and relatives. The single ring service was performed by the rector, Rev. Michael W. Barry. Miss Helena E.. Guilty, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and the best man was Francis Walsh, brother of the bridegroom. The ushers were Thom- as F. Guilty, Jr., and Gerald Walsh As the bridal party entered the church the choir sang "'The Bridal Chorus, from "The Rose Maiden" and 70 Prom ise Me-" from Robin Hood'' was sung during the ceremony by Thomas F. Quill ty, father of the bride. At the offertory Mrs. James Grady sang 70 Salutaris," l" with James J.. Healy1 and at elevation Mrs. James Joyce sang Jordan's Ave Maria Miss Helen Connerton sang T Love You Truly" at the conclusion of the mass and as the bridal party left the church Mrs. Catherine Conway Welch played '-The Wedding March'' from "A Midsummer Night Dream" by Mendelssohn. The bride wore white canton crepe and Spanish lace, trimmed with pearls and her veil of tulle was caught with Spanish lace, trimmed with pearls. She carried a shower of bride I roses and lilies of the valley. The maid i of honor was dressed in muffin color and | silver and muffin colored brocated silk
 with a golden brown hat and slippers tc match. She carried an arm bouquet of
 bronze chrysanthenums.
 1 Following the ceremony reception was held at the home of the brides par.
 ents. About 100 guests were present | from Norwich, Worcester, Adams Springfield, Northampton, Mass, East
 Haddam and New York After a we'd ding trip through New York state, Mir l and Mrs. Walsh will live in East Had.
 dam, where they will be at home after dam, where they will be at home aftel
 November i. The brides travelling dres. l was of black crepe, trimmed with beads
 with a wrap of blue, and her hat was O turquoise blue.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
WILL BROADCAST cooL1DGE,s
 SPEECH FROM HARTFORD

The republican state central commit tee announces that arrangements have been completed with the Hartford Cou- rant radio station to have the speech of vice President Calvin Coolidge which will be delivered at a mammoth rally to be held at Food Guard Hall next Tuesday night broadcasted throughout the state. Senator George P. Mclean will preside at this rally. Not only will this allow the people in the state who have radio instruments in their homes to listen to the vice president but the republican state central committee has arranged in some of the larger towns in the state where other rallies are be- ing held to have the speech delivered via radio in the halls where the rallies are held. The Courant station is D A K and by tuning to 360 metres everybody will have an opportunity of listening in. The republican state central committee will cooperate with any towns in the state which desire to receive these speeches in halls or gathering places. Arrange ments for this on the part of the va rious town chairman may be made by getting in touch with republican head quarters at Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
ROW OvEE EXTENSION OF
 TERM OF PREPAYMENT EBEI

Berlin, Oct. 20 (By the A. P.)-The eading of the measure agreed to by the .eaders of several of the political par ties for an extension of the term of President Ebert to 1925 today precipi- tated- acrimonious debate, owing to re- marks of Herr Hergt, the nationalist eader. designating Herr Ebert as a party man" and demanding that the government carry out it's original pro- ect to hold a presidential election De- :ember 8.
 Stormy protests arose from the cen- CT and left, during which Herr Loebe nterjected a remark to the effect that evidence was at hand indicating that the murder of other political men was being plotted. The members of the ,hamber were visSbly startled. s
 Chancellor Wirth then took a hand in the debate. He eulogized President Ebert's services on behalf of the re- public and told the members of the house that they probably would not be in their seats today if Ebert had not stood by his guns during the stormy lays of the revolution.
 Confirming Herr Loebe's assertion
 le chancellor declared that the gov. rnment was warranted, on the rength Of a confession made by ar
 Tested suspect. to believe that fur her political murders were being ar. 'anged.
 Secret service operatives are running town a clue which is said to consti. ute an important link in the govern nent's chain of evidence.
 Chancellor Wirth during the pas nonth has been receiving threatenin; stters from all sections of Germany in forming him that he was certain ts share the fate of Dr. Walter Rathenau the foreign minister. who met death D, assassination. An unusually heavy 1uard of plain-clothes men have beel 'iaced at the chanceilor's disposal fol everal months.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
PERSONALS

Mrs. Charles D. Riley of Hartford has been spending several days with rel atives in this city
 Miss Margaret B. Inglis of Piainield, is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Frank c. Pellett of Canterbury.
 Harry V. Champion of Lyme and Roger W. Champion of Bridgeport, were recent visitors with Mir. and Mrs. E. A. Prentice of Cliff street
 Mrs. Ezra Huntly and daughters, Miss Lucy Huntly and Mrs Cieora Humick, of Norwich. are now visiting MT. and Mrs. Edward T. Burdick at charlestown, R. L
 Mrs. Alma Warrington, . who has been spending the summer with her daughter, Mrs. H. R. Barstow. has returned to Norwich Town to spend the winter with another daughter, Mrs. Lovett.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
FINDS GEARY ACCOUNT CORRECT
 IN HANDLING BENTLEY ESTATE

In the superior court at New London, Friday morning, Judge Newell Jennings accepted the report of Judge Milton A. Shumway on the account of Attorney John e. Geary in handling the affairs or the Andrew J. and Julia c. Bentley estates of New London, which involved several thousand dollars Judge .Jen- nings ordered that judgment be entered in accordance with Judge Shumways re- port
 Judge Shumway acted as a commit tee of the superior court and rendered 8 finding that Attorney Geary's account was correct as attorney and agent for Mrs. Julia c. Bentley, administratrix of the estate of her husband, the late An drew J. Bentley, from which an appeal was taken by children of MT. and Mrs. Bentley.
 The account of Attorney Geary has been the subject of litigation for several months in the probate and superior courts. Attorney Geary filed an ac- count as agent and attorney for Mrs. Bentley with the probate court nearly two years ago from which an appeal was taken by D. Dow Bentley, A. J. Bentley, Miss Mary Bentley and Mrs Owen O'Neill, alleging that it was in- correct.
 A hearing was held on the account oSSiOio JuuSe Arlnur II. OdlhlnS III Ine probate court, who allowed the account and later the matter was referred tc Judge Shumway as a committee of the superior court, the hearing lasting sev. eral days last fall.
 Last spring Judge Shumway filed his report, finding that the account as re. stated was correct and the appellantl | filed a remonstrance to the superior court from Judge Shumway's finding
 Attorney Geary filed a demurrer to tn, remonstrance which was sustained by tn, superior court, which was followed by {
 motion by Attorney Geary for the ac
 ceptance of the report of the committee and judgment, which were entered b,
 Judge Jennings Friday morning.
 The acceptance of the report Frida:
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL
 HAS ENTERTAINING RALLY

The Sunday school of Christ Episco- pal church opened the fall season with an evening of pleasure Friday at the church house. Under the general direc- tion of Miss Mabel Webb a program consisting of musical numbers, recitations and dancing entertained some 70 mem bers of the school until nine o'clock af- ter which refreshments were served and social hour enjoyed.
 The program of the evening opened when William R. Clark, superintendent Of the Sunday school, spoke a few words of welcome, this being followed by the unison singing of four verses of the hymn, "The Church's One Foundation.
 The next number on the program was talk by Rev. Richard R. Graham, rector. who welcomed the members back into the fall campaign, and told of some of the good things to come during the year.
 Rev. Mir. Graham's talk was followed by a violin selection by George Guile, which so pleased his audience that an encore was demanded. The next feature was a Few Folk Dances, given by the primary children which was also enjoy ed. Next was recitation by Anna. Ly- rick this being followed by an Irish
 
 liams and Dorothy Turner. Both girls were dressed in the picturesque dress of the colleen and at the end of the lit were recalled, and danced another num- Der.
 One of the treats of the evening fol- lowed this number, little Mildred Bran ner, age three years, giving delight ful interpretation of Fostering, to the af -.;.l- the music while she danced her diff. cult steps.
 The next number was violin solc by Miss Jennie Lamber, this being fol lowed by "Comin' Thru the Rye", inter preted by the Misses Dorothy Turner and Dorothy Lord. Dressed in the clothe. of the time the couple walked through the rye, kissed and lived happily as tht song goes. The song part of the numbei was rendered by the class of Miss Ken dall and Miss Webb.
 Tkis number was followed by read l ing, Little Orphan Annie" by Doro thy Malcom. The closing numbers ol | the program consisted of old fashione, songs by girls, of the classes of Mis- / Kendall and Miss Webb. In the cente 1 of the stage were Violet Diedricksol | dnQ ESledHOI UIeSSeQ to T6pFd sent the famous old couple When To, and I Were Young Maggie. Other mem bers of the classes grouped about tn couple and sang the old songs.
 The Good Night Song" was given b.
 members of the classes of Miss Hele Robinson and Miss Mary Richards. Dress 1 ed in "nighties". each carrying a candle the sleepy girls walked into the roor which had been darkened and after tel ling of the dreaded walk up the stair to bed and sfumberland, sang the Goo Night Song and wended their weary wa to bed
 The entertainment was one of the bes
 and the committee in charge receive credit for it's splendid work. The churc
 hall was prettily decorated in autumns
 colors, lights being covered with stalk of corn, and other things suggestive c
 Thanksgiving added greatly to the al
 tractive stage setting.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
FUNERALS.
Mrs. Charles H. Bailey.

Funeral services for, Mrs. Charles H. Bailey were held Friday afternoon at 2.S0 o'clock at her late home, 50 Freeman avenue. with large attendance of rela- tives and friends. Rev. Joseph F. Cobb officiated at the service and read a com- initial service at the grave in Yantic cemetery. During the service Mrs. Arthur E. Story sang Abide With Me and Heaven is My Home. The bearers were Benjamin Hannis, Charles Murdock and Fletcher Boynton of Norwich and James Burdick of South Manchester. There were many floral tributes showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held
 Arrangements were in charge of C. A. Gager Jr.
 James B. Ashcraft.
 Funeral services for James B. Ash craft were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at 4S Shapley street; New Lon don, Rev. J. Romeyn Danforth officiating. Burial was in Chesterfield.
 Mir. Ashcraft, who died in Columbus O., this week. formerly lived in this city He was. a painter and lived at one time at S4 Conaell, street. He removed from the city about z4 years ago.
 signond JakubieIski Funeral services for Sigmond Jakbiel- ski the one year old son of Sigmond and Agnes Dutkowsti Jakubielski, were held Friday morning at o'clock from | the home of his parents at No. Il Ninth Street and at St Joseph's church al 9.30 o'clock Rev. I. V. Maciejewski of. ficiating. Burial was in St. Mary's cem. etery. The bearers were Otto and Ray n,ond Jakubielski, Raymond Kiecolt, ant Victor Dangavicz.
 Arrangements were hy Cummings s Ring,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21

Thames river directly between two oth- CT barses. and narrowly escaped being crushed to death Swimming out from between the barges he called for help and after about ten minutes was able to at- tract the attention of the tug boat Bat. tier. Members of the crew Of the Bat tier threw out life line and after a time Renke was hauled aboard.
 At the office of the Thames River Line, Inc-,- 1t was stated that following the accident the steamer Cape Cod was fore ed to return to port and give up the night trip. The steamer was not damaged be- low the water line but the deck and up- per structure above the water line were damaged somewhat Captain Peter An- derson of Harrison's Landing was in command of the steamer
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
ROLAND B. PoTHIER IS
 TO FIGHT ExTRADIrIoN

Providence, R. l., Oct 2o.-Roland R. Pothier. Central Falls. former army ser geant arrested Thursday on a charge of murdering Major Alexander P. Cronk- hite; October 25, 1918, at Camp Lewis. Washington, will fight extradition on the grounds that the federal courts have no jurisdiction in that the U. S. government did not actually acquire title for the property in question where the shooting occurred until after Major Cronllhite was killed.
 Pothier vii, appear before Federal Judge Arthur L. Brown tomorrow morn ing in the question of obtaining bail Whether he will be removed to Tacoma for trial will be considered at a session of the court next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
Automobiles in collissson

An automobile driven by Chris Alex opolos of Elm street was run into from the rear on North Main Street near Roath street Friday night by machine driven by James Yietz of North Main street The Alexopolos machine was mak- ing a turn to swing around stand ing trolley car when it was hit by the other machine. which was follow ing close behind, according to the re- port made by the drivers at police head quarters. Both drivers were summoned to appear in police court this (SaturdaY) morning
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
OWLS GIVE WHIST WITH
 TWENTY TABLES PLAYING

Norwich Nest of Owls. No. 1896, gave a successful whist at Owls Hall Fri day evening, twenty tables being play ed. Prior to the whist the Owls orches- tra for whose benefit the whist was given, rendered pleasing program. The orchestra was directed by Clyde S. Ken field The prizes for play were awarded to the following, ladies first, Mrs. F. Prodell leather handbag; second, Mrs. J. Lavallee, jet bracelet; Mrs. E. II. Jill- son, purse. The mems prizes were won by A. Greene. first, fountain pen; George A. Morse, second, bill fold and card case Mrs. H. J. Clement, third, bill fold. The nest is to hold a series of whists at intervals throughout the win ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
ASKING CANDIDATES HOW
 THEY STAND ON TIME

Candidates for election to the general assembly are being bombarded with a form letter from the Standard Time League which asks them to declare them selves on their attitude towards day light saving.
 The letter has the signature of c. Warren Davis of this city and closes with the threat that if no reply is re- ceived from a candidate that particular person will be listed as an opponent of standard time. Advocates of day light saving will thus b9 saved the trou- ble of answering the inquiry.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-21
O RECALL AMERICAN
 FORCES FROM SAN DOMINGO

Washington, Oct 2O.--The state de- partment made public today plans for the evacuation Of the Dominion republic by American military forces and an 1ounced that proclamation has been 'oryally agreed :o by which a. provi- siorial government would be establish cd.
 According to the terms of the procla- nation. which has just been issued at san Domingo by Rear Admiral Samuel <. Robison, military governor of the re- public, the withdrawal of American ma rines will begin as soon as the provl- sional president has ratified the execu- i've orders and laws of the American
 administration in the island. :.
 The announcement said that the pro. vsional government would be headed by Senor Juan Batista Vicini- Burgos and cabinet officers selected in accordance with the plan of evacuation.
 The American military government has been in the Dominican republic for sev. en years. marines first landing because Uf disorders.