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Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
POST OFFICE INVENTORY
 OF GOVERNMENT TRUCKS

An inventory of government-owned trucks in Norwich and vicinity which would be available for transportating came necessary on account of the railroad strike. is being made by the local post office. Postmaster. John P. Murphy re- ceived an order from the post office de partment Monday to make list of all government-owned trucks that could be used for that service.
 It is not expected that motor trans portation will be necessary for the trans portation of the mail.
 The notice sent to Postmaster Murphy was the same as that sent to Postmasters through out the country. It read as fol- lows Tn view of the unusual condi- 1ions existing in certain sections of the country with respect to railroad service and the possibility that it may become necessary to transport mail by motor truck postmasters are requested to make a canvass of all governmental agencies in the immediate vicinity of their office for the purpose of ascertain ing what goyernment-owned trucks, other than those belonging to the postal service, will be available for mail transportation Should a contingency arise necessitating the use of motor trucks in lieu of rail way transportation service, it is desired that the department be notified promptly by wire or by letter depending on the branch of the government having juris- diction thereover"
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
and Mrs. Frederick Osborne at Long

and Mrs. Frederick Osborne at Long meadow.
 Mrs. William Harris and daughter. of Norwich, are spending a few days with relatives at Buttonwoods.
 Miss Caroline Parker of Norwich Is enjoying the hospita.ities- of relatives at Nayatt Point.
 Mr.- and Mrs E. O. Clark of Rock vile, are visiting friends at Westerly and vicinity. %
 pr. Edward J. Brophy and family of. Norwich have arrived at their cottage at Pleasant. View for the. summer.
 Mir. and Mrs. George o. Thompson af1d grandson, Thomas Day, Mrs. ida F. Page and daughter Miss Annie L. Page, Dr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Page been guests of MT. h Mds, James A AngeI at Chepachet, the past week.
 MT. and Mrs Arthur Harrington of Norwich have taken a cottage on the shores of Longmeadow for the season They have as guests MT. and Mrs Ed ward Harrington Misses Florence an6 Josephine Harrington of Norwich. and Miss Edna Burlingame. of Springfield. ] Thomas. H. Decoudres of Putnam ! formerly superintendent of schools ot Westerly, and his family who have beer 1 the guests of Dr. and Mrs Howard W Church in Westerly have returned t their home.
 Miss Caroline Daw.ey and daughters ] Misses, Carrie and Frances Dawley. O Norwich, are enjoying the hospitAit!es o 1 relatives at Oakland Beach for 8 ceupl Of weeks. ,1
 Miss Josie Young of Norwich is spend ing a few days with relatives at thet si,voner1 cattaee at Warwick Downs. l Mrs. Frank Larkins, of Norwich, 1
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
MYSTIC VILE CELEBRATE OPENING OF
 NEW DRAWBRIDGE OVER RIVER

At first this was operated by means of pole, which in turn worked upon bevel' gears which swung the bridge.
 A few years ago the state highway de- partment spent several thousand dollars installing an electric motor by which it was operated up to the time of it's dis mantling a year ago.
 The state highway department found that this bridge was continual bill of expense. so in 1920 the seis,etmen of Groton, Dr. L. M. Allyn, A. F. Hswitt and Conrad Kretzer, and the selectmen of Stonington. John Fribbance, Fred Holds. worth and L. C. Purcell, signed papers for the erection of the present structure.
 Program for Bridge Opening.
 The formal program to mark the turn. ing over of the bridge to the officials of the towns of Groton and Stonington is to be held at 6S0 this Wednesday, evening.
 The seiectmen of Groton wiR meet at the rooms of the Mystic Hook and Lad der company, while the selectmen of Ston- ington will meet at the B. F. Hoxie En- zine company. They will proceed to the center of the bridge, where Ley will e met by a representative of the state highway commission, wno will formally deliver the bridge to tncn Ae ping
 A short street parade will then be T marshal with the following lineup:
 Col P H. Morgan Marshal
 Stonington Band Platoon of Patrolmen, three from Groton and three from Stonington. Six Selectlnen of Groton and Stonington Five Former Selectmen Who Signed the
 Contract for the Bridge. Committee in Charge.
 Hook and Ladder Company
 Noank Band
 B. F. Hoxie Engine Company. Automobiles of Citizens
 The line of march will be from the bridge to the Soldiers monument counter l marching, and back over East and West Main streets to Bank square. Following the parade, there will be speaking from the balcony of the Hoxie house by several well known ;i,en From until 10 o'clock the Westerly band will give concert oa the square near the Liberty polo aud " T ccnnprise e l the following numbers ds arranged ty 1 Director c. O.. GaVitt.
 March, Sabre and Spurs, sousa 1 Overture, Light Cavalry, Suppe | Waltz, Hearts Courageous, BIanle Cornet solo, The Conqueror Polka. I Robinson NIT. Gayitt. Popular Airs
 (a), Stumbling, Feist ! Cb) Georgia, Feist i Grand National Fantasia. Ben .sss Descriptive, A Hunting Scene, Busalosi Intemission 10 minutes March, American Legion, Vanderloot Overture 0rDheus, Offenbach l Popular Airs
 | (al Some Sunny Day. Berlin 1 (b) -Swanec River Moon Feist
 1c) Angel Child, Witmars l Gems from Mariana, Wailac, Fantasie Home Sweet Home, the
 World Over. Lampe
 Depicting the manner in which this song is played in Germany, Spain, Rus sia, Italy, Scotland Hungary China, Ire. and and Anerica9
 March, Marine Corps Institute Bransor l Finale, The Star spangled Banner.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19

Miss Ida Lillibridge of South Second avenue spent a short time this week at Rocky Point and Narragansett Pier, R. Miss Ethel Graham has returned to her home in Lisbon after spending a few days at Fishers Island.
 Edwin Pollard of Boston. Mass, who is spending his vacation with his father william Pollard of South Second avenue Is at Block Island spending a few days with his brother-in-law and sister, MT. and Ars- Wilbur Dodge, and his brother, Wnfred Pollard.
 Mir and Mrs. Henry Trahan and fam fly Of Norwich avenue are moving to a house on South C. street
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles R. Adams, Mrs Sarah Adams and Miss Edith Adams of North Third avenue, and Aubrey Potter ana Aubrey Potter, Jr.. of Lisbon, have been recent guests of Edward Adams in Putnam.
 Mrs, Arthur Leten11-- of Norwich spent Tuesday with her parents Mir. and Mrs, Thomas Lambert of North street.
 Napoleon Disco of North street spent a short time this week in Wester- ly, R. l.
 The standing committee of the Taftville Congregational church met Tuesday ev- eninE. A regular business meeting of The church and congregations will be held rext Sunday. when action will be taken sn the several candidates for the pas lorate.
 The novena in honor of St. Anne, mother of the Blessed Virgin. began Tuesday at Sacred Heart church.
 MT. and Mrs. Leo Glenn Yeagley of Crictobal. Canal Zone. Panama. who are the guests of Senator and Mrs James Graham of Lisbon have returned from a stay of several days al the summer home sf Senator and Mrs. Graham on Fishers Island
 A new well is drilled on the property of Mir and Mrs. Thophils Lajeunesse on Msrchants' avenue.
 The stage is all set for the big ball game this evening between the Taftville A. A. and the Has-Beens on the Provi- Hence Street grounds. For two days the Haa-Beens have been whipping themselves Into trim. but as yet they have refused Co divulEe any information regarding thier battery One fan. who is reputed Co be on the inside, mentioned that the pitcher would have a black mustache. but this is all the advice that has been given out on the subject. and some sports are inclined to accept this statement with a grain of salt At any rate, the contest Is sure to be interesting and a number of freak bets have been register cred. one that it will be a no-foul game. large crowd Is certain to be on hand to watch the teams perform.
 Miss Clementine Graham of Cristobal Canal Zone. Panama. is at the home of her parents. sentator and Mrs. James frzhzm Of Lisbon.
 Councu CaKnon T-nion St Jaan Ran. fste Is making arrangements for big picnic and field day 10 be held the latter part of this month. J. O. Tellier is chairman of the committee in charge oi .he affair.
 Misses Rose Murphy. Agnes NJ Daugh- srty and Elsie Heap have returned from pending a short time at Ocean Beach.
 David O'Brien, Jr.. has resigned his DO. htion with the Ponemah company.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
INFANTRY AT NIANTIC
 KEEPING BUSY AT DRILLS l

The One Hundred and Sixty-Ninth in fantry had variety of drills at Mantle Tuesday. In the morning the regiment had setting up exercises. schools of the soldier, squad, platoon and company, close and extended order drills instruction in hygiene and first aid and care of arms and equipment.
 Tn the afternoon there was instruc- tion in shelter tent pitching school Of the paltoon, preliminary training in tar get practice and a parade by the Second battalion in command of Major Clarence c. Scarborough.
 Col. James A. Haggerty, commander of the One Hundred and Sixty Ninth In- fantry, is pleased with the start which the regiment is making in its second annual tour of duty, which began Sunday with some $40 in camp. He told about the vim and pep" which the boys were showing when they started on the Ions and intensive drill schedule. The citizer soldiers are in robust health save perhap, some of these who received shots" Sun day, when Major Charles w Comfort IT,. medical officer, and his assistantl administered paratyphoid innoculatiol and the vaccination for smallpox.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
Naral A.ss.oeIatIon R.unIer.

The fourth annual reunion of the Sec tion One, Naval association will be held Saturday, August 5, 1922, at Double Beach. Conn.
 This years officers are: President. A. L. Perkins, Hartford, Conn. ;s vice presl- dent. JIM. spindler. Jr., New York sec retary and treasurer. Otis A Bacon, New Haven.
 There will be open house at the Ho- tel Taft. New Haven. Friday evening at which time one of the association of- icers Will have room where greetings and yarns can be exchanged by all
 Favorable replies, are coming in from sailors in all parts of the New England
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
CONNECTICUT THIRD IN

RAISING OF VEGETABLES
 Connecticut is the third vegetable state in New England. being surpassed by Maine and Massachusetts.
 The tobacco crop is the most valuable in Connecticut agriculture and next to it is hay and forage. The third in im- portance is the vegetable industry, with a gross value of $T,211,194 (I919) and to this the, agricultural college extension devotes a 12-page bulletin. :
 The total area of vegetables raised :n New England is 246,2S0 acres, of which Connecticuts total 27.42s acres, is Il per cent. Conneeticut's many cities and villages offer a constant demand for vegetable products
 There are 26 cities of 10000 popula- tion or more in Connecticut which make an ample market Of the public farmers markets, Bridgeport's is ranked as the best. As distinct from city and village gardens, 19,174 farm gardens produced in 1919, $1,939,06S worth of vegetables.
 Conditions Favorable for Growers,
 The bulletin notes the climatic advan- tages especially of the southern part of the state, which is similar to Long Island and southern New Jersey, with rom ten days to two weeks advantage in time in marketing over the vegeta- hle producing centers about Boston table of the killing. -frosts in spring and autumn is given, showing the former III 1919 as uniformly April 26-S and in 1920 with a wide range according to To- cality (April 14 to May 6). The killing frost of autumn shows much wider range, in 1919 from Oct. to a month later; and 1920 much the same The rainfall in 1919 was: East Hartford 51.42; Lake Konomoc. 60.12; Falls Will lage, 45 inches. For 1920: the figures were SOTO; 4S.s6; and 56.61, respective. ly. The annual state average is 4s.St inches.
 The bulletin speaks highly of the soi for vegetables. In the farmer and ear
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
Found. BIank.ts in csmst.rn

Two boys, Leo Lacomb and Arthur Le- tender, both living on Hill street, have brought to police headquarters three new crib blankets which they found in the city cemetery. The blankets were near a wall on the Franklin street side of the cemetery. It looks as if the blankets had been stolen from some store and hidden there to be picked up again later by the thiaf hut thA hnva fnslnd sh-s.. a--4
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
Total acres ..... ........27,42s

Connecticut does not provide the pp- tatoes consumed, though it Is the lead ing crop Maine sends in many car loads Connecticut still retains the lead in the production of extra choice sweet corn seed and conditions are ideal for it's production. There are two or three canneries in the state. The only Vege- table growers who ship are those in the Highwood district, near New Haven. They ship wide variety of early vese- tables to the Boston market. Their pro duction is ten days to two weeks earlier than in the vicinity of Boston.
 Money Value of Crops.
 The gross value of the potato crop is s3.362. 800, nearly half of the total .vege- table income of the state-$7 ,21Sl94. Corn (sweet) yields to the extent pt s397, ,O5o; tomatoes, s2Ss,oo0 j. cabbage s253. .0O0; onions s114,000, with declin- ing scale for other crops. In dollar yield of vegetables New Haven county comes first with a gross value of sl,6Ss,- s14; Hartford second and but s7o,0o0 behind :: Fairfield with three-fourths ot New Ravens output.
 Celery Most Per Acre.
 The value per acre shows that celery and lettuce lead in value received per acre though costs are always to be con sidered in comparing sva.ue per acre; eel cry s4es79; lettuce, $410.o3; beets s39S.7S; onions $321.37 and other crop; at lessened value until potatoes s112,o7 sweet corn $11A75.
 The figures on gross value per acre can be compared to the gross value pei acre of other crops. A few of the. i'm portant crops and their acre gross value taken from the. 1919 census. is as fol
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
sroN1NaroN MAN HELD
IN NEW HAVEN coT1RT

Arthur Sylvia, 2S. of stonington. and George F. Wilson, IT, of 39 Wilson street, New Haven, charged with taking an automobile without permission. were bound over to the superior court under bonds of $500 each by Judge Samuel E. Hoyt in the New Haven city court Mon day morning. The youths are said to have taken an automobile belonging to A. Perlin of 4e7 Orange street, from a garage at 136 Bradley street, and, after driving it 92 miles seriously damaged the machine in a collision.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
Na PIenio. .t p..n., lnn,

Norwich people who have sung ths praIses of Deans mills as picnis ground have learned that no more picnics water and the pond comprises part oi the water supply system of Mystic and the prohibition is made in the interest," of the health of those who drink the water.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19

states and 1t Is going to be . reguisr Navy get-to-gether.
 Amy sailor who was on duty at Sector Base One. New Haven. during the war. and who is interested in receiving In formation about the reunion VIII benedt by getting in touch with the secretary. at onca.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19

with many vegetables in this particular. Apples and peaches are slightly lower in productive acre value. In fact the horticultural crops as whole return the largest amount in gross value per acre. This fact is recognized by farm CTS in the state and there has been for some time a movement towards increas- ing. the acreage of horticultural crops in Connecticut
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19

me bulletin has this to say of crops eonnparatively Tobacco leads all crops in. acre value It is, however, more speculative than many other crops
 Strawberries compare favorably with the highest producing vegetable crops. In fact the strawberry is grown by many vegetable growers, Grapes are high acre value producers. comparing fayorapiy
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19

Her southern sections the average soil is sandy and extremely early. In the northern sections, sandy types predomi- productive.
 Labor can be easily secured. The acreage for some of the principal crops
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19

spending few days with her mothe-. Mrs James Richmond. at her summer home near West Barringtons before. go- ing to her summer camp in tas Maine woods with her husband.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19

A caterpillar can eat 500 times it's weight Of food in g month.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19

veneuela's climate is the hottest 1T the wsgtern continent.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
TAFTYHLE

Six hours after high water 1t Is low water. which Is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19
Glte BtrllgfifE
TIE WEATHER.


 The indications are for generally fair weather and moderate temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday in the middle Atlantic and North Atlantic states. Worth of Sandy Hook: Moderate to fresh westerly and weather overcast Wsdnesday
 Sandy Hook to Hatteras: Moderate 70 fresh west and northwest and weath- sr overcast. probably showers Wednes- say.
 Forecast.
 For southern New England: Partly cloudy Wednesday; Thursday fair, mod srate temperature.
 Observations In Norwich. The Bu.ietin's observations show the following changes in temperature and ssrometric changes Tuesday: a. m- ...............-... 70 2s.oa 4- m ....-........~..... ob 39.4O ., m- ..-..-.......-..... 14 29.4O Highest ss. lowest TO-
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Tuesday: Showers anc probably thunderstorms.
 Tuesdays weather: Fair. nucn warm or. south wind, shower at night. 
 SUN. MOON AND TIDES.
 n Sun High I Moon
 ! Rises. Sets. Water. Il Rises. (Standard Time) Day. a. m- p. m. | a. m- | p. m.
 { |I ||I \ \ \ < ' \ < '''' '' 'I' ''' ts ..H 4.29 7.1s 437 Morn ts ...l 4-50 T1S 5.31 023 % ...f 4.31 TIT 6.22 102 ll ..aI 432 716 fl TIP 149 s1 ...t 433 7.15 S.01 2.43 H ...f t.5S T.15 S.4S 342
Norwich bulletin., 1922-07-19

The indications are for generally fair weather and moderate temperatures on Wednesday and Thursday in the middle Atlantic and North Atlantic states.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-19
NAN DROPS DEAD IN
MILLINERY STORE
Worry Over Condition OF
Daughter Brings On Stroke
Of Apoplexy To VIII
liam A. Harris

William A. Harris, aged rs, Rogers
street, dropped dead Monday morning
at 1o:3o o'clock at the millinery store
conducted by his daughter, Mrs. Giee
Harris 6ricker, West Vine street, :
short distance west Of Main.
For several days Mr.. Harris had
been very much worried over the con.
dition of his daughter, who is a pa.
tient at Ne. Carmel hospital, Colum-
bus
This morning letter arrived from
the hospital and Mr. Harris upon en-
tering the store understood the letter
contained bad news from his daush-
ter.
AS he reached for the letter he fell
to the floor dead.
PasseIsby rushed into the store and
attempted to revive the man. A physi-
clan also was called, who announced
that death had resulted instantly from
stroke of apoplexy.
The body was removed to the home.
300 South Rogers street. in Miller &
O'Bryan's ambulance.
The deceased is survived bv his
wife, Mrs. Emma Harris. two daugE
ters. Mrs Glee Bricker and Mrs. Clar-
ence CoIwill OF Gambler. and by four
grandchildren
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-19
Evert Trimmer Hines OF New.
ark, Falls Under Wheels
OF A Train
BODY IS SHIPPED
TO GAINESVILLE, O.
Hines Slips On Recovered
Box Car And Wheels Pass
Over His Abdomen

Evert Trimmer Hines, aged q
brakeman, was killed instantly in Che
local yards Of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Co. at $50 Sunday morning
when he slipped from an iceeovered
box-car ard fell under the moving
wheels.
A freight crew was shifting cars in
the Mt Vernon yards and Hines was
riding on top Of box-car which was
being placed On a siding. The car or
whici: Hines was riding bumped into
another car. and it is believed Hines
slipped On the icy roof and fell under
the wheels.
The wheels passed <oser Hines alb
domen. nearly seyering the body.
Both arms were broken and crushed.
Death came instantly
Members of the train crew called
Miller & O'Bryan's ambulance and the
hOdy was conveyed to their morgue
and prepared for burial
Hines was 23 years of age and is
survived by his wife and six-month-
old son. also his parents. who reside
in Earnesville. O.
Mrs Hines was called to Mt. Yer
non from her home in Newark and
completed arrangements for shipment
Of the body'to Barnesyilie. the former
home of the deceased
The body was shipped to Bayaes-
vile Monady morning, accompanied
by Mrs Hines
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-19
GOTSHALL AUTHOR
OF CLEVER STORY

Ichn g. Gotshall. sport editor of
the Morning Journal, Albuquerque, n.
n. js the anthur of a new story,
Han and Egyers." sppearing in the
cnfrenf number of Short Stories" An
ali fiction magazine
Mr. Go;skan will publish anothe.
Hor3, The Chin Bean" in the same
magazine.
Go:shan 10 the son OF Hon and Mrs.
Samuel R. Gotshall, East Gambler
street, this city. He IS a graduate OF
the local high school, and until few
Years ago. when he removed TO Al.
huqnerene, made this city his home.
Mr. Gotshall also has written a
story fer TIE Munsey magazine. which
will appear in future number
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-19
Gun CLUBMEMBERS
ELEC! OFFICERS
Also Discuss Plans To Form
An Inter-C City Gun Club In
Central Chic Cities

Members Of the Knox County Gun
club held an interesting meeting Sat
urday night at the shop OF Max Sui
ltvan for the purpose OF electing Off.
GERS and talking ever plans for the
coming year. 5tIM
The election OF officers resulted as
follows:
Captain and Manager-Guy !. Forb-
ing:
Secretary.Treasurer-Frank J. Van
Voorhis.
1t was decided to organize an inter
city gun club composed OF clubs in
Mt Vernon, Mansfield, Coshocton,
Newark and other cities in central
Ohio. Prize shoots will be held.
Plans also were discussed for a
Christmas shoot the date CT which
will be announced later
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-19
Sled Is Stolen From
In Front OF Church

A Flexible Flyer sled was stolen
Sunday night from In front CT the
Mulberry street N. p. church. The
theft was reported to Probation on.
Ger Purcell this morning.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-19
Marriage License
BOY Is KILLED

Ernest Robinson aged II. was run
over and killed by an automobile
while coasting on street in OrrEille
Sunday night
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-19
COURT NOTES
Order of Sale

Order of Sale
In the real estate proceedings of c.
A. Stinemetz. guardian OF Richard W.
Stinemetz, vs. his ward. an order OF
private sale Eas been issued out Of
the probate court OF Knox county.
Marriage Lieenss-
william H. Aiser. farmer. and Al
lie Frances Doup. both OF Union town
ship. Rev. Hugh wayt
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-12-19

*ssJoa Hooker post, Nc. 81, G. A.
r., will meet Monday. Dec. IS, at Z
p. m.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1922-01-20
. given as follows,
Date
DOMESTIC SCIENCE CLASS
ENTERTAIN An DINNER

For some years 1t has been the Gus
tom for the domestic science classes
70 entertain at dinner the members oil
the high school board and their
wives. This year It was decided to
entertain both boards In the same
way. The dinner was given last Tues
day In the Meridian Rural High
school building. 1t was served in four
courses and was decided credit to
the classes and their instructor, Miss
Carthrae Everybody present was
delighted with the efficiency shown.
both in the preparation and the sery-
Ing. During the dinner and after.
the trustees discussed with the SUPER
intendent the problems arising from
the crowded condition of the building
and number Of the possible solu-
tions.
Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. f. Neal. Mr.. ana
Mrs. j. g. Beam, Mr.. and Mrs. Al. ID,
Stanton, Mr. and Mrs Leonard sun
dell, Mr. and Mrs j. w. Trabert. Mr.
and Mrs. r. F. Gregory, Mr.. and Mrs.
s. H. Grondahl. Mr.. and Mrs. Al. W.
heese, Mr. and Mrs ]. @. Garrett,
MT, and Mrs. E FL Taylor, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. w. Gould, Mrs w. w.
Evans