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Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
TO FORM NORWICH CHAPTER
 OF COMMONWEALTH GLIB

The Commonwealth club, numbering 29,oo0 members. scattered throughout the United States, and in 20 states, countries and provinces outside of the United States, is contemplating the formation of a chapter of the club in Norwich.
 Leading with 20 chapters in New York city, differing parts of the country are forming local branches of the parent club, New England having a dozen already formed and in the forming. Chanters in Hartford, Springfield Worcester, New Haven, Fall River, Lowell, Lawrence, Bridgeport and Waterbury are already ] fiourishing.
 It is desired to effect the formation of 1 the Norwich chapter at dinner and in formal meeting of the 20 odd members 1 in this city at the Wauresan house on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 17th, at [ | o'clock. Prominent men and women oi Norwich are members of the club. This chapter formation will give them an op portunity of having their own local CT. l ganization.
 A representative of the home office O
 the club, in New York will be present a
 the dinner and will give futl descrip ton of the workings of the club and tn, present status of the Hotel Common
 wealth, which is being built in New Yorl | city.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
MISS DUNCAN HOUsEKEEPER
 AT THE BACKUS HOSPITAL

Miss Alice Duncan of Worcester, who has come to the Backus hospital where she has the position of housekeeper. has been cafetaria director at the Young WoInen's Christian Association in Wor- cester. Before she left Worcester Sat urday, the residence hall girls at the Y. W. c. A. presented her white and gold pendant and she was entertained at a tea by the cafetaria committee who gave her a pair of bookends- Miss Dun can was wrtf the Worcester '. W. c. A. for about a year.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
cOntInues Under Influencs rrinl

The case of Herbert F. Brown of Nor wich, administrator of the estate of h!s father Nelson A. Brown of North Ston- lngton, against Mir. and Mrs. Henry De- herty of Waterford to recover s1,0oO. which he claims the defendant obtained from his father by undue influence, was continued until Friday, Oct 20, when the superior court adjourned in New London Tuesday afternoon. The trial will be resumed after the short calendar session on that day.
 The defense was still introducing tes- timony to show that the plaintiffs ia. ther gave the Dohertys the money n dispute for the care they had given hin while he was living with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
WERE MARRIED IN NORWICH
 FIFTY YEARS AGO. OCT.

Police Lieutenant Benjamin B. Beebe. Of New London and Mrs. Beebe will ob- serve their 50th wedding anniversary on October 9th They were married in Norwich on October 19, 1872 They will observe their golden wedding in a quiet manner at their home. 24 School street Police Lieutenapt Beebe is one of the oldest active members of the city police force and the second in command, At the force and in command due to the absence of Police Captain Charles A, Pinney from the city on his annual va cation of two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
MOTOR TRUCK. VICTIM
 WAS NEW LnNDO

Definite information has been receiv- ed in New London that the man killei by a motor truck in New York and be lieved to be James H. Hamill, former ly of New London, and lately of Hart ford, actually was the New London man. The information came to police head quarters direct from the New York po- lies.
 Hamin was former employe of the Central Vermont Steamboat line at the Long wharf, where he was checker for a number of years. When his rela- tives removed to Hartford some time ago he went to that city with them. MT. Hamill is a former graduate oi Bulkeiey school and was one of the bes- ball players the school. eyer turned out
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
Home chapter pslsrate.

Home chapter of the Kings Daugh- ters has elected the following delegates to attend the state convention in New Haven, Wednesday and Thursday, Oct fS and 1s: Mrs Charles Cross, Mrs. Ne vile Blicq. Miss Elizabeth Ortman, Mrs Eugene Saunders. Mrs. Richard Johnson Mrs. Earle Christman, Miss Maria Briggs. Mrs. Edward Briggs, Mrs Agne. Blackburn Mrs. Calvin Williams, Mrs Thomas Keene. Mrs. Annie Spencer ant Miss Nellie Hayes.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
CELEBRATED THEIR ETH
 WEDDING ANNIVERSARY

On Tuesday evening Mir and Mrs, Charles H. Culver celebrated their 27th wedding anniversary at their home on Fowler avenue. about 50 guests being present The house was attractively dec orated with dahlias, asters, and ferns in honor of the occasion
 During the evening whist was enjoyed the prizes going to the following: First Mrs. John Gregson; second, Mrs. Will jam Grover; third, Mrs. J. E. Clish First for men, Joseph Henderson second John R. Fowler; third, Kenneth. Culver There was also an entertainment con- ssting of vocal and instrumental selec- tions
 MT. and Mrs. Culver received many gifts including silver, cut glass, linen and checks.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
Pestpone. Trip to Greece.

Stavros- F. Peterson of Norwich and New London, has abandoned for a tima a trip to Greece which he has been con. templating for several days and which ke was to make in connection with the safety of his parents. MT. Peterson's s parents were obliged to flee from tlieir home near the ancient city of Troy m Asia Minor during the recent Turkish invasion and they are now refugees on the island of Marmora in the Sea of Marmora.
 MT. Peterson intended to go to Athens where he was to have hls parents mcvG him and where he intended to reestab- fish their home. He had secured his passports and expected to sail from New York Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
Body of Drowned Man Found.

The body of Victor A. Lavoie. a third class fireman on the L. $. s. Bushnell
 who fell off of the boat and was drowned in the Thames river at New London last Friday night. was found floating in mid stream, opposite the Groton Iron Works plant, Wednesday afternoon. There were no traces of injury to the body other than that crabs had eaten the face. The body was turned over to an undertaken and the United States Submarine Base authorities notified. The body will be turned over to the naval authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
Oiler Had Finger Amputated.

The freight steamer Cape Cod, New York to Norwich. put in Saturday night when an oiler had the middle finger of his hand severed when it caught in some machinery says The Bridgeport Tele- gram. The man was removed to the Bridgeport hospital in the Emergency ambulance and the steamer continued on her way.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
second RIrthdar partr

A pretty party was given Sunday at noon for the second birthday of Shirley Cecille Kaplan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George l. KaDlan of 19 Hill street, with 25 children present. The house was pret- tily decorated. Songs and recitations were given by the children. one of the features being modern jazz number danced by the little hostess to Victrola music. Souvenirs were given to the chill dren and refreshments were served. Lit tie Shirley received many gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12

ty from Feb. 1, 1914, to Sept. 25, 1918.
 MT. and Mrs Guest were married Jan. 1. 1914. Papers in the action were filed
 in the office of the superior court ia Norwich today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
0iEIlleBMEtfm
Norwich. Thur.day. oct. F. 1899.
THE WEATHER.
 Conditlons.

Conditions.
 The disturbance that was central over western North Carolina Monday was over the lower lake region and the St. Law renee valley Wednesday night with low est pressure over Lake Huron. It has been attended by showers within the 'last % hours in the lake region, the Ohio val ley and the North Atlantic states Snow was falling Wednesday. night at Mar quctts, Mich. and White River, Ont. An other disturbance of wide extent was cen trsi over Utah Wednesday night Pres E1re has remained low over the western Caribbean sea, and was high Wednesday night over the plains states.
 The temperature was higher wednes- day in the New England, the east gulf states and the lower Mississippi valley and t was lower in the middle Atlantic states
 Generally fair weather will prevail Thursday and Friday in the states east Of .he Mississippi river, except that light local rains are probable Thursday in the Atlantic states north of Virginia. The temperature will fall by or during Thursday night almost generally in thc ttztes east Of the Mississippi river. Frost, ars probable Friday morning over con siderable area from the lake region ana the Ohio valley eastward.
 Winds.
 North of Sandy Hook: Fresh 10 stronl southwest and west and weather over east probably showers Thursday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras Fresh south west and west, probably strong over thu north portion, and weather partly over cast Thursday; probably local rains ovei north portion.
 Forecast.
 For Southern New England: Cloudy probably local rains Thursday; cooler b! Thursday night; Friday fair and cooler
 Observations in Norwich.
 The Bulletins observations show tn following changes Tn temperature ant karometric records Wednesday,
 Ther. Bar a. m- .-...-..-s.s.sss.ss DO zs'o ll m ..-.....-........ss' DO SS'o ?. m.....e........ 50 2g.5 Highest 66. lowest 56.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Wednesday: Unsettled probably showers.
 Wednesdays weather: Showers; sout ln southeast wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12

to Chesterfield where he had since made his home Besides his nephew he is sur rived by two brothers James of Wester- ly, and Joseph Coleman. superintendent of soldiers home in Alabama.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12

f o'clock. in the parlors of the First Bah
 tist church. Mrs. David A Pitt is q give the address of the afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12

First Baptist church. which was sched- uled for Tuesday afternoon. was post poned to this CThursday) afternoon, at ,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12

I'm age of domestacating birds as lrts is lost in antinuitT.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
Mrs. Pitt. wrn Be Speaker.

The October meeting of the Ladies Home and Foreign Mission Circle of tat
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12

Constantinople in early days was called Byzantium.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12
HUSBAND SEEKS DIVORCE
 ON GROUNDS OF CRJJELTy

George Guest of Groton has brought suit for divorce from Elizabeth Rogers Guest of Boston on the grounds of cruel
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12

Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Unsettled, probably showers. Wednesdays weather: Showers; south ln southeast wind.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12

Six hours after high water 1t is low Watere, which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-10-12

SUN. MOON AND TIDES.
The Washington times., 1922-02-17
FRANCE NEVER
CAN PAY DEBTS,
SAYSLOUCHEUR
Official Declares Neither Now
Nor in Future Can Country
Liquidate to U. S.
BY International News Service.

BALTIMORE, Feb. II. - Mr..
frank r. Kent, foreign representa-
i've of the Baltimore Sun, in a
engthy cable under Paris date.
published in the Sun today, states
hat in an interview he had with
.ouis Loucheur, French minister
or devastated regions, M. Loucheur
declared emphatically that France
lever can pay her debt. The United
states bars French goods and will
Tot accept her currency. M. Lou
'heur asserts. Mr.. Kent's cable
sram. in part, says:
In a vigorous talk I had with
lin today Louis Loucheur, min
ster of devastated regions in the
5riand Cabinet and now men,
ler of the Chamber of Deputies.
latly and emphatically declared
hat France not only cannot, now
or in the near future, pay her
lebt to America, but can never pay
t. Further, he asserted that the
reduction of her army will not
liter in the least her inability TO
pay.
NJ. Loucheur said he had much
,aith in the proposed Genoa con-
ference. He also stated that
France was convinced that Ger
many was able to pay her in
demnity and demands that Ger
many lay her financial cards on
he table.
What are the chief dangers in
he way OF economic reconstruction
pver here?" NJ. Loucheur was asked.
Well" he said. the chief thing
# which l am afraid is that there
nay be misunderstanding of the
elemental facts in Europe by Amer.
ca. You ask US to pay our war
lebts. We cannot pay. We can
cot pay now and we cannot pay
aver. No clear-headed man, with
l real knowledge of financial facts.
sas the remotcst idea that we can
ever pay"
The Washington times., 1922-02-17
ANTI-VIVYSECTION BILL
INTRODUCED IN ND. HOUSE

ANNAPOLIS. Feb. 17.-Anti-
vivtsectipnists launched in the house
yesterday a move to stop the use OF
dogs in experimental surgery. A bill
to prohibit such experiments was in
troduced for them by Chairman
Baker, Of the city delegation, who.
however, does not sponsor the
measure.
1t provides fine Of 500 to $500
and Imprisonment Of three months 10
one year, or both, for anyone who
shall experiment or operate in any
manner whatsoever upon any living
dog, for any purpose other than the
healing or curing of said dog OF phys.
zeal ailments" The bill was referred
to the Judiciary Committee.
The Washington times., 1922-02-17
DURANT TO SHOW AUTO
HERE TO SELL FOR $34e

NEW YORK. Feb. Nv. c. Du,
rant will produce a four-cylinder
nve-passengcr automobile TO be sold
at $34S. This was the announcement
he made here today. The first car
Is TO be placed on exhibition in Wash,
ington March 9, when the name viii
be announced.
Durant. who is president OF the
Durant Motors, Inc, said he had &C
cepted a contract to produce the new
car in quantity. No indication was
given as to the type or character OF
the car. Durant now Is building a
car under his own name which sells
for twice the price quoted for the
new car.
The Washington times., 1922-02-17
US. ATTORNEY SUSPENDED
BY LOUISIANA JUSTICE

SHREVEPORT. La. Fob. H.
Suspension for six months, unless
sooner restored. was the penalty I'm.
posed yesterday by Judge Hutche-
son upon United States District At
torney Hugh c. Fisher. Of the West
ern district Of Louisiana, for con-
tempt Of court for making charges
against Judge q. w. Jack. Fisher
also was disbarred from praoticins
in the Federal court for the same
period.
The contempt charge against
Fisher grew out OF an alleged insult
ing affidavit he filed requesting that
Federal Judge ZACH be disqualified
from presiding at the hearing OF
corruption charges brought by
Judge Jack against himself. Giddena
and Emil Kuntz. Republican ma.
tional committeeman from Louis.
lana.
The Washington times., 1922-02-17
INDIGESTION
In five minutes "Pape's Diapepsin" ends
Acidity Gases Heartburn
Sourness Flatuence Palpitaton

take a little Diapepsin. There will
not be any distress-eat without
fear. It's because Pape's Diapepsin
really does" regulate weak, out.
of-order atomachs that gives II it's
millions Of sales annually.
Get a large sixty-cent case Of
Pape's Diapepsin from any drug
store. 1t is the quickest, surest
stomach relief known. 1t acts al
most like magic-It is a scientific.
harmless and delightful preparation
which truly belongs in every home.
Advertisement
The Washington times., 1922-02-17

When the food you eat ferments
into gases and stubborn Jumps; your
head aches and you feel sick and
miserable, that's when you realize
the magic in Pape's Diapepsin. II
makes stomach distress go in five
minutes.
II your stomach is in a continu-
Gus revolt-if you can't get It reg
ulsted, please, for your sake, try
Dtapepsin. It's so needless to have
q bad stomach-make your next
meal a favorite food meal. then
The Washington times., 1922-02-17
$500 for
Full-FashiOned
Silk Hose

Surely reasonable enough,
you'll agree, when you see
the hose-they are perfect
quality, full-fashioned, full
regular made high spliced
heels and double soles; cot
ton tops for strength; white,
black, gray and tan.
Boys Ribbed Stoekings
Fast black, heavy rib;
durable; sizes 7 to IL; pair,
35e; ; pairs, $1.00
Children's Ribbed Hose
Black, white and cordovan;
good quality, in sizes s to
9h; at, pair, Csc.
First Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-02-17
Stationery

Sends an alluring
message of value to
thrifty shoppers.
Linen Finish Stationery
Package containing "a
sheets Of linen-finish paper
or cards and "a envelopes
to match, in white OK
or delicate tints, at AcC
Boxed Linen-Finish Sta
tionery-Box contains so
sheets of high-grade paper
and so envelopes to S0o
match; white only cOC
Special Boxed Station
cry reduced to. 79c
Boxes containing paper
and envelopes only, or, if
you prefer, there are others
containing paper, cards and
envelopes in all fashionable
tints.
Tally Cards for a
Penny.
Moon Playing Cards.
gilt edge. soc
Card players will appre-
ciate these items, and es-
pecially now when card
games are the favorite in
door sport,
First Floor,
The Washington times., 1922-02-17
Tweed Effects
Now in Silk
and Wool Hose
at $500

Tweed is the thing-and,
naturally, one must have
accessories to match the
suit or coat, so here are
tweedy hose. Colors in
clude the new and smart
periwinkle, buff, rose, light
blue, maize and Shamrock,
in mixed effect, notified
in heather fashion. All
sizes and a value worthy Of
emphasis.
The Washington times., 1922-02-17

Staying wives arc now pleading
"the unwritten law" Read about
three of them In The Washing.
ton Times Sunday morning.
The Washington times., 1922-02-17
LANSBURGH G. BROTHER
Plenty of
Undergarments
Here for Large
Women

Time was VIII en-
larger women were
obliged to have their
lingerie made to order
because ready-to-wear
kinds were not proper
toned amply. Not so
nowhere are gar
ments Of ample dimen-
sions, made to perfec-
ton of serviceable fab
RIGS, sized accurately
and priced moderately.
Muslin Gowns-Number
Of styles with high neck
and long sleeves; come
have cluster tucks, hem
stitched tucks, embroidery
insertion and ever so many
for choice at $3.50 to
$2.s5.
Gowns of Lonxeloth-
Square, round or v neck;
three-quarter sleeves trim
med with neat embroidery
edge, $l.95.
Gowns of Nsinsook, Cam.
brio, Muslin-Slipover
model, with lace and en-
broidery trimming; kimono
or set-in sleeves, $1.79 to
$3.ss.
Envelope Chsmise - OF
nainsook, beautifully trim
med with lace, embroidery,
medallion and rows Of in
sertion. $3.50 to $1.95.
Drawers of Longeloth-
Mildred Stout brand; edges
finished with hens, lace.
$1.0.
Drawers of Cambria
Straight or circular model,
with ruffle of embroidery
or lawn, edged with lace,
$3.50.
Third Floor.
The Washington times., 1922-02-17

Was Lillian Russell's chauffeur
slain because he would not betray
her into the hands of kidnappers?
Read this mystery story i'm The
Washington Times Sunday morning
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-16
NEWS

The Bazaar being conducted by the
Abseeon Women's Republican Club al
Absecon Inn will be brought 10 a close
this Saturday night when starting at
8 O'Clock an auction will be held. For
this Friday and Saturday the ladies
have added homemade cakes and pies
to the articles they are Offering for
sale.
Harry Mattson, Jr., motored to Bar
negat on a business trip last Satur-
day.
Several children in town have had
the measles the past week.
With Rev. Alexander Corson, super
intendent of the Camden District, pre-
siding, another group meeting, for the
ministers of the Methodist Episcopal
Churches of this section, will be held
in Wesley NJ. e. Church, Pl~easantville.
next Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 10, at
2.30 o'clock.
William B. Smith and A. l.. Ham
nell motored to Philadelphia last
Thursday in their respective machines
on business.
The monthly BUSINESS meeting and
social of the Senior Christian Endeav-
or Society of the Presbyterian Church
was announced for last evening. Fri
day, at the home of Mrs. May Town
send. Shore Road and Church street.
Absecon Creek Channel.
In connection with the report re-
Gently submitted to the Federal Gov
eminent respecting the dredging re-
quirements in Abseeon Inlet, Atlantic
CITY, report was made to Congress by
the inspecting engineers that the
channel in Absecon Greek is in such
good condition that no funds are need
ed for work on this waterway during
the fiscal year commencing July l.
1928. Neither had it been necessary
to do any work on this channel during
the present fiscal year, they declared.
A Building Boom.
Building activity on Faunce Land
ing Road, in close proximity to the
State Highway, has taken quite a
boom. Plasterers are at work ON the
interior of Edgar Freas' new bungalow
on ground he recently purchased from
C. +. Hammell, adjoining the rear of
Edward Pennington's premises. Willis
Reed has bought a strip next to the
Freas lots and has contracted with
Lawrence Beckley for the erection of
a dwelling house, while John A. Berry
has bought a lot in the same locality
and will have a home built there in
the near future.
Absecon Inn Improved.
New floors have been laid this week
in a couple of rooms, and other inn
provements have been made TO the in
terror of the Absecon Inn, Ohio and
Station avenues, l.. w. and M. G.
Bowker, proprietors, by the formers
uncle, Christopher White, and son Ar
mold, building contractors of Palmyra,
N. j., who bought and occupy the same
residence in which Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Bowker, ST., lived for % years previ-
Gus to moving to Atlantic City, whence
they came here two years ago.
Bank Directors Meet.
On account of the odor of paint and
chemicals incident to the installation
of the burglar alarm system in the
First National Bank, the directors of
that institution held their weekly
meeting at the residence of one of
their number, Frank b. Off, on Shore
Road, last Wednesday evening, instead
of i'll the directors room in the bank
building, their accustomed meeting
place. Following the time devoted to
the consideration of financial matters,
a game of pool was enjoyed in Mr..
Offs private pool room in his hand
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-16

somely furnished villa, which, also, is
most modernly appointed. At the con
Illusion of the social period refresh
ments were served. With the eXcep-
ton of three absentees the board of
directors, together with the cashier.
Mr.. Roberts, We're present.
Several of the Absecon school teach
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-16

seeon school principal, and several
other school heads, visited the Vent
nor schools.
Rural Carrier Examination.
Announcement has been made this
week that of the three local men who
Concluded on page 81
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-16

ers attended the conference of county
superintendent, principals and teach
ers of South Jersey in Atlantic City
the middle of this week, no school be-
ing held here on Wednesday after
noon. Taking advantage of the time
left after adjournment of the confer
enee. Miss Nettie Alexander, the Alb
New-York tribune., 1922-02-19
Memorial Planned for
v omen War Martvrs
Artists and Sculp,ors in All
Paris OF L. 5. Asked to Sub.
NIT DESIGNS for Shaft

ARTISTS and sculptors throughout the
united States are invited to submit.
igns -or national monument TO
American women who gave their lives
n thc var. The offer was made yes-
tcrday by the National Committee Tor
me American Women War Martyrs'
Memorial, which will conduct coun-
tr3-Wlde campaign for The memorial
from headquarters il the Hotel Nc
Alpiu.
he WORK O. amateur as we'll as pro-
1ess'onal artists is solicited, and il Is
special desire Of the committee that
students in the public and private
schools enter the competition
ne memorial. as planned ut pres
ent, IS to be in Washington, y. c. It
Wa suggested to President Harding By
Else Davenport, who adVanced tt e
idea, and 1t IS understood that the for
ncr approves. It is to commemorate
III its base or rpNroach The work Of all
women Of America who did service
overseas o. at home. while the Ynonu-
mcnt proper Will DE 70 the women who
gave their lives. The plans will pro-
vide space for panels. for each state
IN which the names Of their martyrs
may be Inscribed. IN this wsy Il il
hoped TO make the project OF vital in
tereSt to the entire country.
ho aid and cooperation oS all or
ganlzations that had women workers
IN the war, IS is understood, have been
eo"e toward the movement.