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Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
James France
REPRESENTATIVE REAVIs'
 VIEW OF WAR FRAUDS

Washington, May se.-Declaring no crook outside ever robbed the govern ment without assistance of some crook on the inside, Representative Reavls, re- publican, Nebraska, announced today in statement that he would resign from the house to accept appointment by tho attorney-general as special assistant in the prosecution of war fraud eases.
 Asserting that his interest in these prosecutions dated back to the two years he was engaged as member of the war Investigating committee. Mr, ReaYfs added that his decision to resign to as- sist in this work was not impulsive.
 ''The matter has been the subject el discussion between the attorney-gener and myself during the past stx weeks. " said MT. Reavis. "I have no illusions To- garding the difficulties to be encountered No crook outside ever robbed the govern ment without the assistance of some crook on the inside Consequently the records in many instances are in suef condition as to make the trail of the serpent both devious and difficult, Any incidental criticisms directed at these re, sponsible for the prosecution should bt accepted by an impatient public witt full knowledge of the obstacles whicl must be overcome.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
THREE RAIDS BY PROHIBITION OFFICERS

ter the officers did, claimed the stuff was not his but belonged to two Taft vile men, now said to be on a trip to Canada.
 While returning here from Jewett City Friday afternoon by automobile, the two officers had their suspicious ex- cited by motor truck with eight beer barrels on 1t. which was headed towards this city. Two men who were on the drivers seat became plain ly apprehensive, the officers said, when they trailed along after the barrel laden truck for 8 considerable time. At length the officers drew up beside the truck showed their badges and ordered the driver to proceed to this city where the truck and it's load was put into gar age and samples for testing taken from one of the barrels. In the opinion o1 the officers, the barrels contained beer O greater alcoholic content than is allow
 ed by law.
 Tn truck came from a Rhode Islant garage and the eight barrels were to b. | delivered in Taftville, according t, what the officers learned.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
PERSONALS s

Edward Mason of Norwich was at his home in Attawaugan early in the week.
 Phyllis Ballou of Norwich is visiting her grandparents MT and Mrs. Samuel Collins. of Central Village
 Rev. P. F. Collins of Lehingweu was a visitor Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie r. Dewey at Tariffvilie.
 MT. and Mrs R. A. Kinney. of Provi- dence, R. l., are spending some time at teir former home at Norwich Town.
 Miss Louise Y. Dunn of occum, is now back at her work after serious illness of five weeks with bronchial, in- nuenza.
 Mrs, A. D. zabriskie, who was taken suddenly i'll at her home on vergason avenue one day last week has so far re- covered as to be around again.
 George Atwood of Dayyille, who Is em' ployed by the Connecticut Railway com pany, has secured work In Norwich Eater on his family will move to thil city.
 Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Fillmore. Mir ane Mrs. Bernard Cole, Mir, and Mrs. Johr P, Conabies and MT. and Mrs. Winfred R nawley, all of Norwich, were guests O MT, and Mrs. David R. Kinney at Edge water, Lords Point, recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
PRESTON CITY AKRANGEs
 MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES

For Memorial day at Preston City the citizens and children will assemble on the green in front of the Congregational church at 8 R. m.. standard time, march to Preston City cemetery, where the graves of the soldiers will be decorated by the school children. The line will continue to the soldiers monument in front of the public library, where they will salute the flag. Lincoln's Gettys- burg address will be recited. singing of America, and prayer by Rev. William Muttart, pastor of the Congregational
 church.
 At 10 o'clock the company will convene at the Baptist church. where Rev. David A. Pitt. D. D.. pastor Of the Central church. Norwich, will deliver the memo
 rial address Other numbers on the pro-
 gram will include selections by the Pres i ton City grange male quartet, the com 1 bined choirs of the Congregational and
 Baptist churches and the school children 1 of the local schools. The ministers oi | the two churches will preach memorial l sermons on Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
BALTIC

A former curate at the local Catholic church, Rev. Joseph Valdambrini, now pastor of the Church of Our Lady of LOurdese Waterbury, who leaves the first of June for a several months visit in Italy. was surprised Friday night with a farewell party by the children and the Sunday school teachers.
 The Waterbury Republican says:
 As token of the love and regard felt for him by the Children of Mary, Father Naldambrini was presented a purse of S25 in gold. The presentation was made by Rev. William P. Botticelf assistant pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes.
 A musical program was given during the evening and refreshments were served. Mrs. Elizabeth Gemino, presi. dent of the Children of Mary. was ir charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27


 Prohibition officers Robert Church of this city and Joseph Fitzpatrick of New Londoi were at work in this city and Jewett City Friday. making three raids that brought results and picking up a load of beer between this city and Jew ct City that is under suspicion of be- ing above the legal alcoholic content. !
 Friday night they searched the home of Stephen Stinkavich at 54 High street, where in the cellar they found and seized three quarts of alleged white mule" whiskey, also found in the place 50 gallons of mash which they destroy ed. The liquid they seized was contain ed in quart bottle and gallon jar.
 In Jewett City in the afternoon they visited the store of L. Papinsld and found there one pint of moonshine and 45 bottles of Jamaica ginger.
 Back of Versailles in a shack in the woods the officers found 200 gallons oi mash contained in five barrels. There was no still in sight for the manufac ture of liquor. A man named Tamber 1 inc, who arrived at the place soon af
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
HIGHWAY HINTS FOR
 EASTERN CONNECTICUT


 The following road contracts are In in eastern Connecticut:
 One-haf mile of concrete road is un- der constructions between Mechanicsville and West Thompson. The road is open traffic at all times.
 One mile of road in the town of Kil- lingly is being constructed on the cutoff near Dayville. This road Is open to traffic at all times.
 Steel is being erected at the Mystic bridge; the approaches are completed.
 Between Little Boston schoolhouse and Blackhall on the Shore road from Mantle to Old Lyme four miles of road are 'un- der construction. This road is pretty well torn up and although passable it is not advisable to attempt to get through.
 Between Norwich and Westerly four miles of road are under construction in two sections. On the first section from Fox Hill south asphalt is being applied and the road will be closed for about two weeks more. Detour via Poquetanuck On the section from North Stonington south the bottom course is being built. This section is Dassable, but a good de- tour is provided and should be used. On the Hartford-New London turnpike concrete is completed. There is a short detour near Chesterfield for the con- construction of bridge, otherwise the road is open.
 Three miles of road between Bozrah- vile and Colchester is under construction and is passable though rough. l Four miles of road between Danielsor and the Rhode Island line Little Rest <, are under construction. The road is !, closed to through traffic.
 Three miles of road between Mechan. icsville and GrosvenordaIe are under i construction which does not interfer, with traffic in any way
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
WILL SAY FIRsT MASS
 AT ST. MARYys EHf1RcH


 Rev. James D. J. Enright, o. F., of New Haven who was ordained to the priesthood Thursday in Balti- more by Archbishop Michael J. Cur ley will say his first mass Sunday morning in St. Marys church.
 Father Enright was graduated from Hamilton school in 1910, and from the New Haven high school in 1914 Shortly after his graduation from high school he entered the noVitiate of the Order of Preachers at Somerset He studied philosophy and theology at the Dominican House of Studies Catholic University, Washington.
 He was born in Norwich and is a son of Michael Enright of New Haver and a grandson of the late Thomas Dnright of Eleventh street, this city The father was a noulder by trade and worked at the old Norwich Loci shop and bleachery plant, removing tC New Haven about 25 years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
MEMORIAL FOR BRITISH WHO
 DIED IN WAR AIR SERVICE

London, May se.-(By the A. R.)-The British officers and soldiers who died in the air service of the great war have been honored by Q permanent memorial in Westminster Abbey drought the gen erosity of Mrs. Louis Bennett, of Wheel ing, W. Va, whose son was killed in France in 1918 while acting as pilot with the British forces.
 The memorial which was dedicated to- day with impressive services by the dean consists of massive stained glass wih- dow with eiiegorieal figures symbolic al the sacrifice of aviators, and the figure of the Archangei Michael, who has become known as the Patron Saint of Airmen
 The inscription on the memorial win. dow reads:
 ''To the glory of God and with proud and thankful memory of those members of the British flying service who fell ir the great war of 1e14-1eis."
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
WEDDING
Miss Mary A. Walsh

With a large attendance of relatives and friends the funeral of Miss Mary A. Walsh was held Friday morning at 920 o'clock from her home, No. so North Main street. At 10 o'clock a mass of requiem was held at St. Ma ry's church, Rev. W. A. Keefe, the rector, officiating. Henry J. LaFon- taine presided at the organ and at the close of the mass sang Face to Face.
 The bearers were Joseph F. Nolan F. Nolan, Joseph P. McCrohan and William Weldon and burial took place in the family lot in St. Mary's cene- terry. A committal service was read by Rev. William II. Kennedy. There were a number of beautiful flora forms.
 Hourigan Bros. had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
REV. E. c. DUNBAR ACCEPTS
 FIRST BAPTIST PAsToRATE

Word has been received from Rev. Ed ward c. Dunbar of Newton Center, Mass, announcing his acceptance of the invitation of the First Baptist church to become it's pastor Rev. MT. Dunbar is a young man of pleasing personality and made a very favorable impression when he preached here a few weeks ago.
 He has just completed his theological training at Newton seminary and held a. student pastorate at Littleton, Mass, for a year and a half He is married and has one child. He assumes his pas torate here on Sunday, July 9th.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
AcApEarY aIRLs oIYE
FINE oLEE CLUB CONCEPT

FINE 0LEE CLUB CONCERT The Girls Glee club of the Norwich Free Academy gave their annual con- cart Friday evening in Slater hall before a good sized audience, presenting programme that was commended as one of the best in recent years
 Benjamin Bf. Knox, baritone. with Lu tue club and was heard with pleasure in group of three numbers for which be was called upon to give an encore.
 A special number received enthusiastic applause that called for an encore was the piano solo by Miss Marian Black ledge, accompaniste to the club. She re- ceived large bouquet of roses and was obliged to respond to the call for an en- core Roses were also presented to Miss Alma Bowman, director of the club whose able training wsa apparent in the pro- gramme of the evening.
 The following was the programme: Onward Moreland
 Glee Club
 Around the Gypsy Fire Brahms Glee Club Ala bien aimee Schuett Miss Blackledge
 Song at Sunrise Manney
 Miss strom and Glee Club Cavalry Song spindler l 0leo CIuD
 Night Time Van der Water My Menagerie Fay Foster Today and Tomorrow Bartlett | MT. Knox
 Mrs Knox at the piano | To You oley Speaks To a Violet Walter Jones | GIee Club
 Comin' Thro the Rye Scotch Ail Last Night Kjerult Because You're You Herber
 Trio
 Incidental Solos
 Misses Mitchell, Rubin, Taft, Wright Davis
 Mighty Lak' a Rose Nevil
 GIee Club Medley of Popular Song
 Arranged by Miss Platt Alma Mater
 Glee Club The, following are the members of tn club:
 Polly Mitchell, leader; Clarissa Lord business manager; Alma Bowman, direc , tor; Teresa Bielecki, Marion Blackledge : Katherine Bliven, Alice Bogue, Heie Brophy, Florence Carpenter, Doroth Chapman, Adelaide Christman, Hele Cormire, Eleanor Counihan, Helen Coy Marie Cross, Lucille Davis Millicent Dis ) co, Catherine Driscol, Margaret DriscoI Katherine Farrell, Gertrude Fontain, ? Dorothy Gambler, Marion Geer, Miria1 Gordon, Elizabeth Higgins, Sara Hymal l Alice Johnson, Mary Keenan, Marguerit . Kilkenny, Nola LeffingweI, Althea Lew : is, Dorothy Lord, Mabel Mckinley, Su, an McNeely, Margaret Maho1ey, Marjori l Merry, Polly Mitchell, Charlotte Niedel D man, Ethelle Parkhurst, Dorothy Pa ,, nix, Gertrude Platt, Helen Rist, Isabel : Rodier, Phyllis Rozycki, Bessie Rubf f Marie Russell, Viola Shaw, TilIie StroT . Margaret Shugrue, Eunice Taft. Irer e Werth, Dorothy Wenzel, Dorothy Woo 5. Aaida Wright.
 f Double Trio-Polly Mitchell. Euni, e Taft, Maida Wright, Bessie Rubin, Dor v thy Lord, TilIe Strom.
 Marion Blackledge, accompaniste d Glee Club.
 g Gertrude Platt, accompaniste of trio
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
GENERAL STRIKE IN ROME
 CALLED OFT YEaTERnAY

Rome, May as,-tBy Tas A. T.)@The general strike la Rome, which was ealIad by the committee of rreletaFiat defence yesterday as protest sEaHpt the ais- orders the night before at San Iarea- 90, was called off todpA
 The strike resulted In inconvenience to thousands now in Rome attending the International Eucharistio Congreaa, aa al transportation facilities were paralyzed. No newspapers were published,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
OBITUARY. Albert BiIllnru Maine,

Albert Billings Maine, the well known dFeenevilie grocer, died Friday morning at his home, No, sos Hickory street after en iinesa of about four months.
 MF, Maine was born in Grizwold, July ss, iS45 and was the son of the late Gerahem A. and Susan Billings Matno. He waA 2 descendant of one of the oldest and most numerous families of New London county. He was quito young when his parents moved to ston- inston. He attended tho district schools and tho high school at Westerly eSE aft CT leaving school was employed for a
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
HAD BEEN sTENoGRAPHER IN
 SUPERIOR COURT CLERKS oFFIt

Miss May Frances Ritchie, whose death occurred Thursday afternoon at her home at 157 Broad street, had been stem ographer for over ten years past in the office of Judge George E. Parsons, clerk of the superior court, position she filled with unusual ability and faithfulness. Early in March she was compelled to give up her duties because of q nervous breakdown, Her condition showed some improvement for time but recently be- came serious and when Dr. Max Mall house of New Haven, a specialist, was called here nine days ago, he diagnosed her illness as sleeping sickness, At that time it was thought she hAd an even chance far recovery,
 Miss Ritehie was highly esteemed and respected by all with whom she was as- seciated and her death has brought a feeling of peFsaRai less to all those tu the effieea at the eaArt house.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
MOOSE INITIATE AND
 VOTE ON APPLICATIoNs

Four candidates were initiated and four applications were balotted upon Fri day evening at the regular business meet ing of Norwich lodge, No $50, L. O. O. M The lodge voted to go on daylight saving schedule beginning at the next meeting night.
 Following the business meeting a so- cial hour wa3 enjoyed and sandwiches and coffee were served. The lodge has adopted plan of serving refreshments on the last meeting night of each month On the first meeting night of each month a quarters dues are presented to the member holding the luck number.
 About twenty members of the lodge will attend the second degree gathering at Meriden, Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
INCIDENTS TN SOCIETY

Mrs. Marshall Newell aad children et Hopedals, Mass. are visiting Mrs. New clis mother. Mrs. I. PiunlmeF Taft, ef Oneco street.
 Mrs. Jr7dsrtek II. cranstoH has been in slatersvilie, R. l.. for several weeks. the guest Of her brother and sister-in= law, Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Lester.
 Miss Emily GalnreAtt of philadAiphia Is visiting tho Misses Campbell ever tle week end. Miss Galbreatil's engagement to pr. Hugh Baird Campbell was an- nounced early in the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
Art School Exhibition.

Invitations have been sent out tcr the opening of the 31st annual exhibition of the students of the Norwich Art School and the Academy. The public exhibiAon on the afternoons of June and june 1 will be preceded by an exhibition to which admission will be by ticket on the evening of Friday, June 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
Sale for Saturday Only :!
Ye Chocolate ShOppe
 49 Broadway
WHIST BRINGS S45 FOR
 SMITH COLLEGE FUND


 A bridget whist given Friday af- ternoon at the home of Miss Helen P. Browning, 116 Union street, by Norwich members of the Smith col lege club of Eastern Connecticut clear ed S45 for the college fund. Eight ta- bles. with prizes for each table, were played, home made candy was sold and punch was served.
 Those taking the prizes were Miss Louis c. Meech, Mrs. William H Dat, Miss Edith Young. Mrs. Charles l.. Stewart and Miss Marian Smith o1 this city and Mrs. B. A. Copp of Grot- on, Mrs. Hadlai A. Hull and Mrs Vrooman of New London.
 The committee in charge consisted of Miss Helen P. Browning, chairman Miss Charlottee c. Gulliver, Miss Flu nice Gulhver, Mrs. s. B. Palmer, ana Miss Marion Bailey, Miss Sybil Pal mer assisted in serving.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
MOVE FOR UNIFORMITY

IN TIME IN STATE On the suggestion of the Norwich Chamber of Commerce delegation which was in Hartford Thursday to attend the annual meeting of the State Chamber of Commerce, that body is to take steps to look into the daylight saying situation in this state with the idea of securing uniformity of time, whatever is used, all over the state.
 The Norwich delegation comprised William Cruickshank, Ale5 Sharp, 4. A. McDiarmid, Archibald Mitchell, Jr.. w. B. L. Cranston, c. Edward Smith. Louis Porteous and Secretary John J. O O'Rourke. They made the trip by automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
Larger One Man TroIIsxs

Trolley cars 101 and 102, which were formerly used on the Montville line, are being altered over into the one-man type and will be used for the regular West Side runs, provid- ing greater passenger capacity than the small one-man cars.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
Daniel Barry.
Bon Into Silent Policeman.

Nedos Lusignsn, s7, of uncasvilIe. was arrested in Franklin square Friday Eight by Officer W. Ryan after Lusignen,g au. teFaebile had run into one of the silent policemen which is without a Itght on it, fAs man was locked Up at police head. quarters en the charge eF operating an automobile while intoxicated,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
Gradunsed at Boston Y. W. Q

In the graduation exercises of the r. W. c. A. school of domestic science Ut Boston, Miss Elsa P. Bartlett of Daniel son received diploma in domestic art and Miss Minnie W. McCraclen of Wil- linantic diploma in the domestic science departunent
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
Community Picnic as Lowthorps Meadow,

The Community picnic at Lowthorpe Meadows seems to have become an an- nual affair This year the Norwich Rur- al association invites everybody old or young, with their friends and their pie nio baskets to take supper together out of doors on Friday, Juno 2, at o'clock. special car will leave Franklin square tor Norwich town at 6.ls.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
BIeaol,ery on Daylixht Tln,s

Notices were posted at the United States Finishing Co. Friday that the plant will go on daylight saving time beginning next Monday. The hieachery was the largest local industry that had previously held to standard time.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
In Memory of Mrs. rsnhs,la s.or..

Last Sunday the beautiful flowers iH the creenevliie Congregational church were in loving msraory of Mrs. Isabeila Bears, who died one year ago. Mrs. Sears wEs for many years member of the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
SPECIAL MEETING

ALL ACTIVE AND HoNohARE MEMBERS OF TRUCK co, NO, ARE REeuEsTED TO MEET AT FIR TRUCK HOUSE SUNDAY. MAY sa, AZ .s.so F. II, nAYLIeHT rnIEl, "a TAKE ACTION ON DEATH or eVA BROTHER, eHARLEa pREsoHER,
 PER ORDER or THE FOREMAN,
 ELMER SoHSseN, sEehEFAEF,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
Last seryice at BaltIc

Rev E. C. wenzel, who has been con- ducting Lutheran services at Baltic, but has accepted call to South NorwalIx, is to hold the last service at Baltic on Sum day, June 26,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
t,r,,i.,n.d r.......

Unclaimed letters at the Norwich pest. oftce for the week ending May s7 are as foilowE Mrs. Vera Gould. Henry Wheel CT. II. c. Young.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
scienee and Gree. . Car Patience,

Science Is Q great help in waiting for a street car. They say thousand years is but a day to a scientist Harrisburg Patriot.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
Platform at CheIse

Platform at Chelsea Parade. The platform at Chelsea parade has been erected and decorated for the Memorial Day exercises.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27

Rainbow chasers at least get a run for their money.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27
FUNERALS.
Mrs. Edwin E. Kent.

There was large attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Letta M. Kent. widow of Edwin F. Kent. of Mohegan. which was held at the undertaking parlors of Church & Allen at 2.30 o'clock Thursday after noon. There were many beautiful floral forms. The services were conducted by Rev. Robert R. Roberts Ph. D.. pastor of Trinity Metodist church, of which Mrs. Kent had been a member for many years. The bearers were Fred L. Kent, Harold. Merton and Leon Parkhurst, Robert and Michael Zuccardi. Burial took place in Maplewood cemetery, where Rev. Mir Roberts conducted a committal service.
 James France
 The funeral of James France was held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his home, No. 69 Prospect street with large attendance of relatives ! and friends. There were many hand | some floral remembrances.
 Rev. Charles H. Ricketts. pastor of the Greeneville Congregational church conducted the service. The bearers were Alexander F11layson, John H Scott, William $. Murray, James w Semple, James c. Fitzpatrick and liar ry B. Ford, all members of Somerset Lodge, No. 34, F. and A. M. Buria. took place ip Maplewood cemetery Rev. MT. Ricketts conducted the com- initial service.
 l Undertaken c. A. Gager, Jr. had l charge of the funeral.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27

Ye Chocolate ShOppe
 49 Broadway 25 Tin Chicken Boxes,
 delicious assortment 6Sc 25 Tin Sweet Pea Boxes 69c 75 1 lb. Boxes, Peacock de- sign, Anise, Lemon,
 Peppermint ZoS 171 ID. Boxes, Preserved
 Ginger, regular $1.25
 value DUG The above are beautiful Tin Work or Lunch Boxes, and when the above are all sold, there will be no more at any price.
 Bitter Sweet Peppermints 2Sc French Burnt Almonds. 39c Jordan Almonds. ...... 39c Liquid Cherries ....... 69c Liquid Pineapple, value
 SIPS ............. 7Sc SaIted Nuts, assorted. .. FOG Salted Peanuts ....... 39c 1 ID. box Assorted
 Chocolates ......... 59c 1 ID. box Chocolate and
 Bon Bons .......... 59c lib Assorted Gum Drops 29C 1 ID. box Jelly Gum
 Drops, soc value. ... 39C 1 ID. box Baby Gum
 Drops ............ @' We will sell 25 boxes only, ID. each of Chocolates anc Bon Bons. Only one to a GUS tomer-39c.
 Our Fresh Strawberry Ice
 Cream, 15c a plate.
 Ice Cream, all fiavors, in
 boxes to take out.
 Sale for Saturday Only
Norwich bulletin., 1922-05-27

AZ the Breed Theatre, Sunday, meRr
 day, Tuesday and Wednesday.