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Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11

Local people. especially those who arc
 listed in the telephone directory are be-
 .uS circulated by countless companies
 rho advocate the purchase of shares of vtock in concerns manufacturing radio apparaus The radio craze has probably appeared as g profitable game for the gtock promoter. and every incoming mall ,rings advertisements with simple ways to make fortune by the purchase of a few shares Of stock. Those who have mad the unfortunate experience of deal- Ing withjSsbkers who are none too well snoWn. are content to pass the buck 10 someone else. and keep their money a. home ths time. The failing of a widely advertised tire company in this rtate cost Taftville people some hun dreds of dollars, which many of them ,eLeve gone forever. Another venture n which local people were interested, and which proved failure was an auto mobile financing company in New York. Just now a mining and development company from Minnesota has succeeded n persuading various Polish people to .nve-t in the ore from the mines, which are not known to be operating. This is new way to draw the money from un- fer carnets. inside mattresses and under rugs. The prospect is advised that the stock of the company Is so desirable hat there is none on the market but oy the payment Of so many dollars, he receives an option on SO many tons of orc taken from the mines, when oper- stion starts The story sounds good, and ha profits look large. but inquiry a. a Norwich bank this week failed to find my mining and development company Of he name given listed in any of the commercial agencies. The business of his company is not alone confined to mining. but 10 operating grocery stores
 teamship lines and railroads. No rec 'rd of local people receiving a dividend n cash can be found. although one Polish rau who invested in the venture receiv. sd ss his dividend two suits of under. year, with the information that the com
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
RoTARIANs TO VISIT
 COLCHESTER NEXT WEEK

= Registrations for the accommodation of New England Rotarians who will attend the fall conciaye at Eastern Point in September are so large that the commit tee is becoming somewhat concerned over caring for them-1n one place. However accommodations will be provided for all either at Eastern Point or in New Lon don and no one need fear that any lack Of accommodations need to keep him away.
 Prom one-half the clubs already there has come as many applications as was anticipated would be here from all the clubs of New England
 It was voted Thursday by the New l London club to go to Colchester next Wednesday to have an outing in that place in celebration of the opening of the .Hartford-New London highway The clubs of Hartford, Norwich and Wilii- mantle will join with New London. and ball teams will represent the cities oi New London and Norwic's Ed. .Regar will captain the New Lonuon team and Charlie Saxtol the Norwich team. The secretary of the Colchester Chamber ot Commerce has sent word that Colcheste, will cooperate in making the outing ' pleasant one, and that village will pro vide the Colchester band. Charles A Saxton of this city. was, a visitor at tn, meeting Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
Why Suffer From Rheumatism.
When Our Local Druggists Sell Rheuma on Money Back Plan.


 If you suffer from torturing rheu- mdtic pains. swollen, twisted joints, and suffer intensely because your sys- tenn is ful of uric acid. that dangerous poison that makes thousands helpless and kills thousands years before their time, then you need Rheuma, and need it now.
 Start taking it today; in 24 hours il will begin to act on kidneys, liver stomach and blood, and you can sin cerely exclaim: Good riddance to baG | rubbish"
 Many people. the most skeptical O. skeptics right in this city and in thu
 country hereabouts. bless the da, when Lee & Osgood Go. with charac 1 teristic enterprise offered Rheuma t,
 the afflicted at small price and guar
 anteed money refunded if not satisfied
 If you have rheumatism get Rheumi
 today.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
tion plot of shedd and Dawley on Preston

tion plot of Shedd and Dawley on Preston Plains
 From there the party will go to North Stonington where Ellsworth Gray's place will be visited. At J. D. Avery's farm stop will be made for basket lunch in Stonington. In the afternoon visits will be made to the farm of Irving Maine and W. F. Morgan on the Pendle ton Hill road. Going from there to Ston- ington the party will visit the farms of H. D. Critchenson and c. B. York
 On August 25th tour will be run through Lebanon and Franklin, start ing from the farm of E. w Jones in Goshen Point, going to E. H. McCalrs c. V. Yorks, Fred Abeils, J. R. Foster and then making tour into Franklin and winding up the visit at the farm of Lloyd Aver & Son. with a basket lunch at Baileys ravine There will be time in the afternoon for sports to be run off. The county field day, planned at Wal erford, will have a morning program which will include tractor demonstra- tion and possibly visit to an up-to- date
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
POTTER LIQUOR CASE AGAIN CONTINUED

Late in July the federal antiquities stepped in and federal warrant drawn up by '. S. District Attorney J A. Dan iher was served on Mir. Potter by Deputy '. s. Marshal Wheeler. At the same time the 129 barrels of cider involved in the case were seized by Federal Prohibition Enforcement Officer Stanton L. Briggs, from the town hall in Jewett City where they had been stored since seizure by or ficers
 On July 2Sth the case was brought be- | fore U. $, Commissioner Mathewson but was continued for two weeks until August 10th. It is understood that MT. Potter will fight the case m the federal courts to the limit
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11

The case of John Potter of Jewett City charged with illegal possession and sale of cider, came up before United States Commissioner Earl Mathewson Thursday for the second time and was again con tinued for two weeks at the request of the U. S district attorney.
 The Potter case has attracted consider able attention in the state as he was found guilty of the counts in the lower court paying fines aggregating sS50 made by Judge Arthur M. Brown before whom he first appeared.
 The case was then taken before the jury and the jury failed to find sufficient evidence and Potter was discharged.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
COMPENSATED FOR
LOSS OF RIGHT EYE

LObb UF hIUhI ID 10
 By 8 supplemental compensation agree ment filed Thursday with the clerk of the superior court Henry Blais, an em- ploye of the Ponemah company is to re- ceive weekly compensation of s9.S6 for 104 weeks for the loss of his right eye. MT. Blais was injured May Sth at which time he received a punctured sciera of the right eye.
 Other agreements fled Thursday were as follows:
 :. Ashland Cotton Co.,, Jewett City. and Michael Pezo, Jewett City. Employee re- ceived cut on the right forearm June l4th. Compensation began June 22 Ponemah Mills, Taftville and Fred Bundy, Norwich Employe received g
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11

street. New London. was found h hel home Wednesday night overcome with gas and rushed to the Lawrence and Memorial Associated hospital where ii was stated that it is likely that she will recover. Family troubles are alleged to have caused the woman's actions.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
STATE OFFICERS WILL
 ADDRESS COUNTY eRANGERf

New London County Pomona grsngt has completed arrangements for a field day at Happyland park. Poquetanucs cove. The event will be held next Thurs day and the program will include boat. ing. fishing. cCabbing, bathing and games.
 aBsket lunches with chowder and cof fee will be enjoyed. State officers vii address the grangers in the afternoon Mrs. Maud E. Bliss of this city is ths county lecturer
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
In the Civ Court.

There was but one case before the city court Thursday morning, W. Hamilton, aged s4, a cattle driver, drawing a fine which. he could not pay. He will be an inmate at the jan until his bill is paid in full
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
NORWICH VETS MET
 GERMANS FOUR YEARS AGO

It was just four years ago Wednesday that the 5sth artillery. including many Norwich boys, first met the Germans in France. On that day the regiment took it's position just south of the Vesle river and fired a,> cross roads and concentra- tion points near the Aisne river.
 The old Third and Fifth companies. c. x. G.. of this city. were with the 5cth. The companies left the armory in this city in July Of the previous year and spent the fall and winter of that year in training at the island forts in Long Isl and sound.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
New Men For State Police

Four new men are to be added to the state police force as a result of Su- perintendent. Robert E. Hurley's request to the state police commission for an increase in the personnel of the depart ment- to meet the heavy demands upon it at the present time when holiday traf- fic requires the concentration of prac- tically the entire force upon the high ways throughout the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11

dairy farm in this section. A basket lunch will be enjoyed at noon and in the afternoon there will be all kinds of sports and games for everyone present.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
rwn Arrests Thursday

Two. arrests were made Thursday by the local police. One arrest was made on an intoxication charge and the other was breach of the peace case.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11

IIhrty-five states of this country have established minimum age laws for workers.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11

Woman Attempts Suicide.
 Alleged to have attempted to commit suicide, Mrs. Mary Sylvia, 1s Winthrop
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
Comparisons.

Companions. Predictions for Thursday; Fair; slow Y rising temperature. Thursdays weather. Fair; moderately .ooi.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
SUN. MOoN ASD TIDES.
TAFTYILLE

SIX hours after high water 1t k low water. which is followed by flood tids.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-08-11
THE WEATHER
Conditions.

Conditions. During Thursday the pressure remain sd high over the country east of the Mississippi river except along the east gulf coast.
 The outlook Is for unsettled weather and showers along the south Atlantic coast.
 Winds. North of Sandy Hook: Moderate north east and east; weather overcast Friday. Sandy Hook 10 Hatteras: Moderate to fresh northeast; weathec overcast Fri day.
 Forecast. For Southern New England Partly ,,oudy and moderate temperature Friday and Saturday
 Observations in Norwich. The Bulletins observations show the following changes in temperature and aarometric changes Thursday:
Evening star., 1922-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson have
issued cards announcing the marriage
of their daughter. Florence Serene, to
Mr.. Charles'Leo Iardella. Wednesday,
April 10, in Brooklyn, n. Y.
Evening star., 1922-04-21
Virginia Wedding of
Especial Interest Here.

4 charmingly arranged wedding
was solemnized at o'clock last even
ing in st. lanes Church, Montrose;
Va, when Miss Pauline Harvey and
Mr. Longworth Burke Lewis were
married. Rev. r. r. Phelps. rector
of st. Pauls Episcopal Church at
Berkeley. Va. assisted by Rev. Thomas
z. Baker. rector of st. James Church.
Montrose.. otIiciated; The bride wore
a gown of heavy white satin trimmed
ir pearls: her tulle veil which
reached the edge of her train, was
held with orange blossoms She car
ried a shower bouquet of bride roses
and lilies of the valley. The matron
of honor, the brides sister, Mrs. l..
Stanley Walker. wore pearl gray
crepe de chine and georgette. There
were six bridesmaids-two nieces of
the bride, Miss Lucy Y. Mckenney
and Miss Margaret H. Jenkins. and
four cousins. Miss l. Gwyn Harvey.
Miss Blanche Robertson, Miss Nancy
Robertson and Miss Frank Stuart.
They wore imported embroidered or
candle in pale shades. and carried
sweet peas. Little Kathryn E. Mason
and Master Jack Harvey were flower
| bearers.
H. Bell as best man. and the .ushers
George D. Chandler. Mr.. Joseph ".
Harvey, Mr.. 9. E. Roller of Harri-
Sonburg and Mr.. j. Boyd Palmer,
The bride was given in marriage by
her brother. Mr.. W. H. Fairfax Har-
vey. Mrs. 4. E. Carver played the
sang AT Dawning." A reception fol-
lowed at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. Stanley Walker, after which Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis left for a tour of
indefinite duration.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Norment are re-
turning to the city tonight, after an
absence of three weeks.
A series of afternoon dances in aid
of the fund for the George Washing
ton Memorial will be held at Rausch-
ers the week beginning May /, from 5
to $50 o'clock Each day has been
allotted to certain group or section
of the country, and distinguished
women, representative of that group or
part of the United States, will receive
the guests.
Monday, May 1. will be admtnistra-
ton day: Tuesday, May 2, will be given
over to the District of Columbia; Wed
nesday, May 3. will be devoted to the
Army and Navy, the Marine and Avia-
ton corps; Thursday. May 4, will be
eastern day; Friday. May 5. southern
day. and Saturday, May 6. western day
Dancing will be continuous and tick
cts may be purchased for 81 at the
door, or may be obtained at the head
Evening star., 1922-04-21

Louise Blumenfeld, niece of the BRIDE
groom. preceded the bride. as flower
girl. and was daintily dressed in pale
pink crepe de chine. with orchid and
silver ribbons. and carried basket
filled with pink sweet peas.
The matron of honor was Mrs. Aubrey
Fischer, who wore canary color beaded
georgette and carried an arm bouquet
OF tea roses. The bridegroom had for
his best man Mr.. Millard Bondy. Mrs.
Kahn. mother OF the bride, wore black
canton crepe trimmed in cut steel and
a corsage bouquet Of tea roses. Mrs.
Max Pretzfelder, mother of the BRIDE
groom, wore black canton crepe with jet
trimming and a corsage bouquet of vio-
lets. Mrs Allen Fisher. sister of the
bride, wore black lace and kitten-ear
crepe, and Mrs. Morris Blumenfeld, sis
ter Of the bridegroom, turquoise blue
georgette crepe, trimmed in crystal
fringe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pretzfelder are spending
their honeymoon in Atlantic City and
New York. The brides going-away
gown was a three piece suit of dark
blue poiret twill with fringed sash of
light blue silk. and she wore a hat of
black and white. A stone marten scarf
completed the becoming costume.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pretzfelder will make
their home in this city and upon
their return will be at 3112 10Th
street northwest. The guests, num-
bering twenty, were Mr. and Mrs.
Eugene Kahn, parents of the bride;
Mr. and Mrs. Max Pretzfelder. par
ents of the bridegroom; Mr.. and Mrs.
Allen Fisher of Baltimore, Mr.. and
Mrs Morris Blumenfeld, Miss Marjorie
Louise Blumenfeld. Mr.. and Mrs. Mag
nus B. Shrier of Cleveland, Ohio: Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Bendheim of Atlantic
City, MIR. and Mrs. Ferd Bendheim. DR.
and Mrs. Abram Simon. Mr.. Milard
Al s.f,1 A
Fischer of Washington.
The Rcctors' Aid Society of St
Pauls Episcopal Church has arrang-
Evening star., 1922-04-21
Beautifully Arranged
Wedding of Wednesday.

The marriage of Miss Ruth Kahn,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Kahn. and Mr.. Leon Pretzfelder. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Max Pretzfelder of
this city, took place Wednesda night
at 1:30 o'clock. at the New Willard
Hotel The ceremony. which was per-
formed by Rev. DR.. Abram Simon,
was witnessed by a small party. in
cluding the relatives and most init
mate friends of the young couple, and
was followed by dinner served in
private suite. The bridal party stood
under bower of palms, ferns and
bride roses.
The bride was lovs.y in her gown of
white georgette, trimmed in crystals
pnd pearls, over white kitten-eait
crepe. Her tulle veil was held in
place with cap of duchesse lace
and orange blossoms, and she carried
a shower bouquet of brides roses and
lilies of the valley. Little Marjorie
Evening star., 1922-04-21

THE Cross Triumphant" VIII meet
for rehearsal Saturday afternoon at
5 o'clock at the residence of Mrs
Charles j. Bell. 1927 Connecticut
avenue. Mr.. Robert Bell is acting as
chairman of this scene for Mrs
Coolidge. who is its sponsor
Mrs. H. T. Guss is in Atlantic cty
where she is recuperatiug from an
lilness, and was not able to return
70 washington to attend the d. A. r.
annual congress.
Evening star., 1922-04-21

ed for it's annual spring entertain
ment. which takes the form of fine
moving picture. to be given on the
evening of April 25 in the auditorium
Of the New Masonic Temple The
program is most attractive. and there
Will also be a sale of CONNECTIONS, in
charge of Mrs S. l.. Rutherford.
The pageant group which is pre-
pairing to present the picture of "St
Augustine and Queen Bertha" in
Evening star., 1922-04-21

quarters of the George Washington
Memorial Association, No. 1900 street
northwest.
Commander Charles Theodore Jewell
will head the mems committee.
Mrs. Livingston Rowe Schuyler.
president general of the United
Daughters of the Confederacy, will
be the guest Of honor at tea which
Mrs. Wallace Streater and Mrs. For
| rest F. vrooman will give this after
mono at o'clock at the Women's City
Club.
Mai. Bradford G. Chynoweth has re-
turned to Camp Benning, Ga. for
duty, after a visit of several weeks
in Washington.
1t is evident that there will be few,
if any, boxes available for last min
ute purchasers for this years polo
ball. The list of box holders is al
ready a long one and is being added
to day by day, with the ball ten days
off. Last Saturdays opening game at
the polo field has evidently given an
polo and looking forward to the
polo ball. This will be held May, l
at the New willard and, Judging
from last years ball. will be one of
the largest and most brilliant social
events of the season. The subscrib
Secretary of the Treasury, MIR. Mellon
Mrs. George D. Hope. Mr. William P.
Emo, Mrs II. Wilfrid Du Puy. Mrs
Peter Goelet Gerry, Mr.. Horace Lut-
trelI. Mrs. Elkins, Senator Walter f.
Edge, the British embassy; Mrs.
Charles Boughton Wood. Mr.. Robert
Bliss, Mr.. Larz Anderson, Senator
Phipps. Col. r. NJ. Thompson, Senator
Mckinley, Mrs. George Vanderbilt,
Mr. Edward B. Mclean, MIR. Robert
Brookings, Mr.. Joseph Letter, Mr..
Frank 3. Noyes and Mr. a. B. Legare
Gen. Bethel is playing with the
War Department club. His ponies
are of noticeable quality and his
turnout so correct as to excite much
, favorable comment, while his play is
beautiful He has a clean strok e
that gets plenty of distance, and he
in the game. The practice planned
for Wednesday for the development
of green ponies was postponed to
J yesterday, on account of doubtful
| weather.
DR.. and Mrs. William A. Jewett
and Mr. William A. Jewett. jr.. of
| Brooklyn, N. Y, are, at the Powhatan.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Anderson have
| issued cards announcing the marriage
! of their daughter. Florence Serene, to
Mr.. Charles'Leo Iardella. Wednesday,
April 10, in Brooklyn, N. Y.
| Mrs. Daniel Lothrop and Mrs. Frank
| w. Mondell received the guests at the
| tea yesterday given by the national
| officers of the Children of the Ameri-
can Revolution at II Lafayette square
| in honor of the delegates to the con-
crosses of the c. A. r., and the ID. a
| r. Alternating at the tea table were
| Mrs Robinson Downey. Mrs. Law
renee H. Quirollo and Mrs. Horace
| Towner.
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Society
tcontinued from Eighth Page.l )

Mrs. William C. Rivers and Mrs
Harry Kimmell will receive. and the
introductions will be made by Lieut.
Commander Platt, y. S. n. MRS
Woodruff will preside at the tea
table.
Evening star., 1922-04-21

Mrs. John Allan Dougherty was
the guest of honor at luncheon
Wednesday at the Cosmopolitan Cup
in New York by officials of the Red
Cross in New York. Among those
present were Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh,
Mrs. August Belmont, Mrs. Lorenzo
Daniels. Mrs. L. H. Hartman. Mrs.
w. A. White, Mrs. Bruce Clark. Mrs.
Austin Baldwin. Mrs. Baker, Mrs.
Perkins, Mrs. Ribert Benson, Mrs.
r. NJ. Johnson, Mrs. Homer Foot.
Mrs. Thomas r. French, Mrs. +. {.
Burchurt, Mrs. William 6. Wilcox,
Mrs Joseph Spur and Miss Ella
Harris
Evening star., 1922-04-21
Novel Black and white
Dance for Debutantcs.


Mrs. Henry NJ. Hoyt entertained at
black and white dance last even
ing at the Washington Club for her
debutante daughter Miss Nancy Hoyt,
when about a hundred guests. mostly
from the younger set, were present.
The ballroom was decorated with
quantities of palms and potted plants.
and n string orchestra played for the
dancing Mrs. Hoyt received in
handsome gown of black velvet and
Miss Hoyt was charming in Greek
cameo costume in which black and
white was cleverly combined, and her
white wig was encircled with bands
Of jet All of the guests wore fancy
costumes in the two colors. and the
effect was exceedingly picturesque. A
number of small dinner parties pre-
ceded the dance.
Mrs. H. Wilfred Du Puy will return
today from a visit to the late Mr..
Du Puys parents, Mr. and Mrs. Her
bert Du Puy. in Pittsburgh
Mr. and Mrs. Norman James of Bal
timore have gone to New York for
brief visit. Mrs. James was formerly
Miss Isabelle Hagner of Washington
Mrs James c. Harbord. wife of Maj
Gen Hartford, L. S. A. was the guest
of honor at luncheon yesterday of
,, Mrs. Charles Dawes at the New VIII
lard
Miss Eleanor Little of New York
was the guest of honor at luncheon
yesterday of Mrs. Ira Bennett. who
entertained Mes. r. NJ. Kauffmann
Princess Bertha Cantacuzene. Miss
May GOWN. Miss Louise Goff, Miss
Gracia Wamsley, Miss Betty Wamsley
and Nine. Claude Langlais.
Ija,if HardiSon of the MayfOwer
entertained at dinner last evening in
compliment to Miss Little. having as
guests Miss Betty Wamsley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Langlais, Lieut.. Powell
and Lieut.. Henri Y. McCown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett entertained at
dinner Wednesday evening at the
Chevy Chase Club for Miss Little. and
Mrs Langlais gave luncheon fol-
lowed by bridge for her the same aft
ernOOn
Evening star., 1922-04-21

The former premier Of Greece and
Nine. Venizelos were guests of honor
at tea yesterday of the former United
States ambassador to Germany ana
Mrs. David Jayne Hill.
Evening star., 1922-04-21

Mrs H. Wilfred Du Puy will return
today from visit to the late Mr..
Du Puy's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Her
bert Du Puy in Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1922-04-21

Mr. and Mrs. Norman James of Bal
timort have gone to New York for a
brief visit. Mrs. James was formerly
Miss Isabelle Hagner of Washington
Evening star., 1922-04-21

Mrs. James G. Harbord. wife of Maj
Gen. Harbord, L. S. A, was the guest
of honor at luncheon yesterday O.
Mrs. Charles Dawes at the New VIII
lard.
Evening star., 1922-04-21

DR.. and Mrs. William A. Jewett
and Mr.. William A. Jewett. jr.. of
Brooklyn, n. Y, are at the Powhatan.