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LADY ASSISTANT Ali Calls Answered Promptly Dayand Night - 88 Main Street The winds alons the north Atlantic coast will be fresh and possibly strong east; middle Atlantic, moderate south- east and south. Farecast. Northern New England: Ralin Tues- day; Wednesday probably fair and ‘warmer. ‘Southern New England: Probably showers Tuesday; Wednesday fair and ern New York: Probably fair Tuesday and Wednesday. employ Observations in Norwich. missionsr engaged In interstate commerce Serhe foliowing records, reported from | the time of “his Injured, that he i 3 8|not comie within "the &scope of the in témperature and the barometric Lk P Monday compensation act, that the T tais i Mra. fa? s Wedding Engraving including Invitations, Annocuncements, Reception and At Home Cards. V'ui!jng Cards, Business and Professional Cards, Etc. Estimates Furnished JOHN & GEO. H. BLISS JEWELERS at . Stafford of the rallroad. notice of clalm for compensation was not received by the respondent with- ‘o2 |in the time specified in the act and that there was no connection between the pneumonia which resulted in Mr. Gunn's ¢eath on February 9, 1916, and the injury received by Mr.. Gunn on Decem! 6 p. m. Highest 70, lowest 60. Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: Showers. Monday’s weather: As predicted. Sun, Moon zad Tides. i Bun li _High I Moon I Riges™ "sets. I Hater. || Rises. e m [ p m (& m | pm ber 4 1915. G The case was heard at the commis- sioner’s office three times, on January 26, 1817 and by continuance on Febru- ary §, 1917 and March 12, 1917. It was found that a contract of em- ployment existed between the decedent and respondent on December 4, Day. 414 .20 .13 11.411and had so existed for about flve vears i ! - “ 313 || Morn. | prior thereto, the contract having been Ll 3 FE .34 | made in New London. : . 1% 22 513 1.03| _ Om September 30, 1914 the Central W 413 3 7.20" [ 142 | Vermont Railway Company of = St. 413 33 || 814 || 220| Abans, Vermont. served notice on the compensation commissioner of this district: of mnon-acceptance of the workmen's compensation act, but it is found that the company had failed to serve a similar notice on James Gunn. It is found that the average weekly wages of the recedent were $13.90. Staging Planks Gave Way. From the testimony it is found that on December 4, 1915, James Gunn was in. the employ of the respondent com- pany at Stafford Springs, and While engaged in erecting a water tank on their premises at Stafford Springs the planks of the staging on which he was e after high water it is low tde. which is followed by fiood tide. SSaSa widan Wil GREENEVILLE lle Boy Having Great Suc- cess as Physical Director—Exercises at Congregaticnal Church — St. Mary’s Wins Series—Notes. COWSLIPS, DANDELIONS, LETTUCE, RADISHES, ETC. People’s Market € Franklin Street JUSTIN HOLDEN, The Pittston, Pa., following paragraph about Hush Hutchinson, a former Greeneville boy Gazette has the J. Proprietor Mr. Hutchinson graduated from the Norwich Frea Academy in 1913 and |Standing gave way, and in falling WILLIAM C. YOUNG took a course in physical training in|Gunn came’in confact with pieces of New TYork and is mow located at |timber used in the construction of the Successor: to Pittston Where he is instructor in |Staging and finally landed on the STETSON.& YOUNG "X, The item in the Ga- |ground, a distance of some thirty feet below. As a result of the fall Gunn received injuries about the upper por- tion of the right arm and shoulder. On December 4, 1915, the day on which Gunn was injured, he was first examined by Dr. Hanley, who dressed his wounds, which consisted of lacera- tion of the nose in which he took some stitches, and as he classified it “bruis- es of a minor nature of the face,™ and he said he did not examine him furth- er as Gunn said he felt all right, and he walked back to his boarding place. Gunn returned to New London where he was treated by Dr. Stanton,. who Pt follows: hysical training in Pittston, Pa. 's growing boys, it's tired bus- iness men and those who need the freshment of physical culture whic means everybody must have caught a stimuiating impulse from the excel- lent exhibition of mym work given at the Y. M. C. A. by its physical de- partment under the direction of the competent instruetor, Hugh J. Hutch- inson. TFifty men had been carefully trained for the event and the results reflected the greatest credit them and Mr. Hutchinson. hundred people feit well repaid for their presence at the exhibition. A testimonial dinner in honor of H. J. Hutchinson, physical director of the Y. M. C. A. who has enlistéd in the Officers Federal Reserve - Corps.s and other members of the Y. M. C. A. who have enlisted in the Third Field Ar- tillery and aviation corps. was given at Hotel Redington, Wilkesbarre, Pa.. by the senior gymnasium. class. The dinner was followed by a theatre par- CARPENTER and BUILDER Best work and materials at right prices by skilied labor. Telsphone 50 West Main St NOTICE DEAD HORSES AND COWSs Removed Free of Charge Call- 1526 New London. Ask for Chas. Later. Reverse charge. WEST SIDE HIDE co. P. O. Box 379. New London Reuther & Co’s STERLING ALE and Piel Bros’ Real GERMAN BEER on Draught at the DEL-HOFF HOTEL EUROPEAN PLAN HAYES BROS., Prope. Telophone 1227 26-28 Broadway THE BONDS Exercises at Congregational Church There was a large attendance at the DR. C. R. CHAMBERLAIN Children’s . Day: exercises of the Dental S‘Ifl'geon Greeneville Congrezational church, W A held Sunday. The church was beau- ‘Fobtad =~ . . . tifully decorated and the following was the. programme: Voluntary: infant baptism: prayer; song, school; welcome, Helen Suthiil McGrory Building, . Norwich. Conn. finds that Mr. Gunn. wu oyl l’ll Wh.fl.l he reti and continuously up to February M 1’1 on_which day he hwl‘ll.m!qul ma!l.hlflloou. On bruary 5, 1916 Gunn was aif tneded at.the hom.o!hh'lfllm in Palmer, Mass, by Dr. Cheney, at which tlme Gunn was found to be suffering from lobar pneumonia. He ‘was removed. to hospital on Feb-. ruary Sth and 1916. Is found that he left surviving bim his wife, Ida Gunn, with whom he was living at the time of his death. His wife is named in the caption as the claimant, having made a for compensation because of the death of Her husband and a hearing was called that the facts in the case might be da- termined. Several important Questions. There were several important ques- tions to be decided in they were as follow: ‘Was the decedent engaged in inter- state commerce at- the time of his in- jury, and did he come within the scope of the workmen's compensation lct Lo the federal' employers’ liability Dld the motive of claim for campen- sation comply with section 21 of the act? 5 Was there any connection between the pneumonia which caused the death of Mr. Gunn on February 9. 1316, and the injury received by him on Decem- berd, 1915. For the reasons set forth in a mem- orandum of decision it is found: That the decedent was engaged in interstate commerce at the time of his injury. That he dld not come vithin the scope of the workmen's comenpsation act. That the notice of claim for com- pensation was not received by spondent within the time specified in section 21 of th act: That there was no connection be- tween the pneumonia which resulted in death on February 9, 1916 and the injury received by Gunn on December 4, 1915. LIBERTY BONDS Norwich subu:nptlom announced.. Norwich subscriptions Saturday. ... . For these reasons the commissioner has dismissed the claim. THAT BIND urs $541,700 233 _ 24,350 909 $566,050 ~—¥ Sunshine, Lucille Lark! H fet TEAMING AND TRUCKING | Anderson, James Ringian t'lit- [NORWICH ROQUE AND t Th £ id, Mari A DONE VERY PROMPTLY AND AT |in Heart Natban soaon TR WU et Millan, Russel Wilso: tion, primary; song, Words From Natu stance McLearn: Hon. Allyn L. Brown is Chosen Pres- ident for the Coming Season, REASONABLE PRICES ; A. D. LATHROP Phone 175 ‘At a meeting of the Norwich Roque Kramer: Children’s Day. Ruth . Viola Levitsky, Ruth Metsger; |and Tennis Club at the Roque grounds Sins, Happy Birds, Lillian Kar- |on Monday afternoon officers were May Finlayson: Happy June, DRS. L. F and A. J. L=PIERRE Kutt, C elected as follows: arles Ferguson, Russel Metzger; A’ ; 287 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. isy Band,. Mrs. Whiting's -class: A |, President Hon. Al 1. Brown: Barrel of Money, John McDougai; of-.| treasurer, Walter E. Gilbert; secretary, ©ffice Hours: tering, solo, A.- Craig Taylor. The Smile. of . Summer, Maude }‘erg‘uson. ILet the Sunshine In, Lucy Buchanan; How Kind Was Our Creator, Helen Van Duvne; Earth's Praises, Annie Gee: Beauty, Scng and Gladness, | Mies Greene’s class; The Painter, Marianne Blackledge marks by the pastor, Rev. C. H. Ricl etts; closing hymn, America. 10 & m to 2 p. m. by -appointracnt Sundays excepted Cverhauling and Repair Work OF ALL KINDS ON AUTOMOBILES, CARRIAGES, WAGONS, TRUCKS and CARTS, Mechanical Repairs, Painting, Trith ming, Upholstering and Wocd Wark. Blacksmithing in all its branches. Scott & Clark Corp. W(oSlSNorfl:anSt. St Mary’s Win Series, The St, Mary’s baseball team defeat- ed the St. Patrick’s team in the last game of their series Monday atternoon by the score of 17 to 4. ' Th E Mary’s boys hit the ball to all corners of the lot, the heaviest of the batting being done by McGraw. The batter- ies for the game were Driscoll and Carey for St. Mary’s and Goinan and Matthews <for St. Patrick’s. The St. | Mary's team will line up against the Y. M. C. A. Junior team this afterncon if the weather permits. Notes. Rev. A. W. Burdon, pastor of the Federated church, is spending a week with friends in Boston. A new auto.truck has been pur- chased by the Kramer & Henderson Co., which will be used in their busi- HON. ALLYN L. BROWN ness. Daniel L. Brown; chairman tennis CAVE wmmc & HFG- Co committee, Reginald tAAhhev'h chair- The Ladies” Missionary soclety of | Bam,: TAans o Commes, Spur. I James L. Automobl Machine P: the Federated church will hold their i g o) = e Eatie Wilend.| £ e i o The o0, el Caser” house, and grounds, Richard _ Garage work a Specialtr. | Work Guaranteed. 4 21 Chestaut St, Tel. 214. Horton’s New York Iee Cream ON SALE AT DUNN'S PHARMACY 60 MAIN STREET American House 8pecial Rates to Theatre Troupes, © - Traveling Men, Etc. Civery Connection Shetucket Street || FARREL & unqznm. Props. church on Thursday afternocn. e Were at New London Meeting. Arthur L. Peale and Herbert R. Branche, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of this city. were in New London, Monday evening, where they attended a meeting of the New London Chamber of Commniercé and spoke in relation to the Dpemus of the Mohe- gan Trail. 3 ELKS’ FLAG DAY. Well Known Hartford Lawyer Se- cured as Principal Speaker. One of the greatest flag day pro, srammes in the history of the Nor- wich lodge of Elks will be carried out this year on June 14th, Flag Day. The exercises will open at § o'clock and Hon. Robert ®. Butler, a well known Hartford lawyer and formerly clerk of the court of Common Pleas will deliver the principal address. Besides the at- tractive programme, in the afterncon at 2 o'clock there will be a flag raising. A new forty-two foot flag staff has been erected on the front lawn and a new flag will grace the staff. A squad of soldiers frorh the visiting company with two buglers will be In attendance while the flag will be flung to the breeze by Thomas R. Craney who is in charge of the flag raising. At the con- clusion of the exercises which will take place in the lodg® room, there will be dancing. The war won't stop becauss we want it to—but buying Liberty: Bonds wrill help make it shorter. THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK Impossible Task. A snug fortune awaits the ingenious Somebody who will devise a method, or scheme, or something, by which the vietim can cnnvince a book agent m‘ t .flu. book 'htarmh. sn’t want. as agent S, —Macon Telégraph. & oo, the Whitesto 2 "":.'.t'cx.r S 11 Franklin 8t SCOUTS ARE OUT AFTER LIBERTY BONDS Thirty-one Subscriptions For Total of $1.850 Result of Monday’s Efforts. On Monday night, reports began te come in to Scout Commissioner Bruce, as the result of the first day’s work in Norwich in the big National Scout gn for Liberty bond subscrip- Only a few hours a day can be devoted to the work as®the bodys are .able to work only after school hours. Most of the work Monlay was of a prepzratory nature, distributing the circulars which will be called for again on Tuesday. and it is then that the re- suits should be the largest. Neverthe- the results of Monday's work were very satisfactory. Five of the eight troops of the city reparted a total of 31 subscriptions for $1.850. wich Troops follows: Troop 1, no report; scriptions’ for $400; Troop 3, 6 sub- Troop 4, no re- Troop 5, 12 ' subscriptions for Troop 6, 10 subscriptions for Troop 7, no, report: Troop 8, 1 cription for $100; Troop 10, 2 subscriptions for $109. Assistant Scoutmaster Laurens Hamilton is the first member of the local scout organization to report the necessary number that will win the war service emblem that is to ba rded to all scouts who secure at leaSt ten subscriptions, regardless of the amount. Mr. Hamilton secured eleven subscriptions for $650 on Mon- a and still has more coming. Norwich scouts are out after at least subscriptions, and the present in- The work of the tight Nor-: ering breke up at a late hour all w OUR ANNUAL JUNE of these bargain Corset Covers Many excellent values In Corset ’c.:wr-nz‘o.“o,m-ndnph Women’s Muslin Gowns at 89, 420, 69¢ and up to $3.69. Muslin Drawers Many excellent values In Draw- ers at 25c, 35¢, 44c and up to 8Be. Women’s Chemises A splendid showing of Chemises at 450, 89 and up to $1.29, White Goods Each person has a gift, neglecting our part our circle fails. Mrs. Dawlew state president, urged the forming o¥ new circles and the buying of liberty bonds. She advised all to join the National League for Service. Various forms of activity by circles during ths year were work for hospi- tals, Christmas” and rummage sales, sweafers and knitted sets for those on submarines, money, fruit and flowers for shut-ins, a community Christmas tree, sale of Christmas seals, Salvation Army work, crutches to be loaned. As is customary -at, the last gather- ing of the year, cake with ice cream was served by these hostesses: Mrs. David_Anderson, Mrs. Henry Adams, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Louis Walz, Mrs. Herbert Baldwin, Mrs. Ddward Armstrong, Mrs. Julia Chapman, Mra, Thomas Buckley, Mrs. Alfred D: Mrs. Ernest Disqie, Miss Mabel Evans, Mrs. George Fellows, Mrs. Willlam Friswell, Mrs. Frank Foster and Mrs. Charles Fox. AT THE DAVIS THEATRE. ng Pictures. Vaudeville The Lazier Worth Trio, three men in a scenic athletic sketch entitled An Evening at the Club, is the biz vaude- ville feature at the Davis theatre for the first three days of the week and ‘was seen by iarge sized houses at all three performances on Monday. in spite of the rniny weather. Walter J. Pond, the blind singer and composer, occu- Several Important Sales are in progress here and invite you to positive and sub- stantial money savings. First in importance is SALE OF WOMENS MUSLIN UNDERWEAR values when they are offered. These suggestions: Long White: Skirt Women's Long White Sidrts at -44¢, 680, 850, 980 and up to §2.69, MU G - o Combination Suits Muslin Com! cellont values at 440, 85c, $1.28 and up to $2.69. Extra Size Garments We .rcl."u in Extra Size Gar- 1 'or stout women — Dra mi wers ot 440 and upwards — Gowns at 780 and upwards. A Comprehensive Showing : For All Purposes Our showing of White Goods is now at its best and in- cludes Staple and Fancy Weaves in both domestic and im- ported fabrics—suitable for every purpose, for street wear, for graduation gowns, for lingerie and for underwear. The assortment includes India Linons, Flaxons, French Organdie, Voiles, Long Cloth, Nainsook, Dotted Swiss, Pique, Linen and Linen-finish Suitings. The price range is 15¢, 19¢, 25¢ and all the way up to $1.50 a yard for excellent quality Linen Suiting. THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL CO. | ATTENDED GRADUATION OF LEONIDE DE NOMME Miss Dora Ethier Has Returned After Spending Week End in Providence. pies & promlnent position on the pro- gram and his efforts were well re. ceived by the audiences of Monday. Mr. Pond presents 2 program of songs. piano -selections and whigfling solos &ll_of his own composition. Then there are the Four Cheerups, who have a star comedy offering in | the song line. The Snarl, a five-part Triangle production by Thomas Ince, is the big feature photoplay, with Bes- sie Barriscale in the leading role., His Criminal Career is the name of the Triangle comedy fiim. Miss Dora Ethier of 351 Central ave- nue has returned, after spending the week-end in Providence, where she at- tended the graduation of Leonide De Nomme, who received the degree of graduate in pharmacy last Wednesday from the Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. The exercises were.held in the as- sembly hall of the Rhode Island State Fell and Broke Her Hip. Mrs. Agnes Blackburn of Main street, who has been spending a few weeks in Springfield, Mass. met with mal school. picture of Albert a bad accident Saturdayv. As she was tman Claflin, Ph. B., Sc. M. Ph. leaving a trolley car, the car started and D., Professor of Phar- before she réached the ground and she ceuti. and Organic Chemistry, fell. She was taken to the Springfiel | w to the college by the General hospital, where it was found | gradu hrough its president, that the hip bone was broken. She | \William Francis Fanning. f the graduating class F. Fanning, vice president will be obiiged to remain at the hos: tal for some weeks. Visitors in Nor- wich from other cities often speak of The office: were Willlam James Wilcox, president; Leonide the courtesy and care with which thev [ De Nomme, treasurer and C. J. Mc- are treated by local trolley SE: it M Cratacy comtast to the places from wht Musical selections were enjoved s oughout the exercises, being fur- nished by Fay's orchestra. Surprise Party. On Monday evening a number of the friends of ~Miss Marietia PRoyens, pleasaritly surprised her at her home Gave Report of State Board Meeting. Terrence Hanlon, county president Hedst 0. H ,attended a meeting of on Hedge avenue, in honor of her|0f the » i s e ™ - A b ow L Z s Sunday birthday. The evéning was enjoyabie|{ne New Tondon divisions Sunday President Hanlon gave state board meeting which he attend- i ed in New Haven on M sult of the board meeting showed that the Hibernians are growingz fast in number throughout the state. spentin games and music and refres’ ments were served. The merry gatl ing the hostess many more happy birthdays. < TAFTVILLE 3 Mass, Meeting of British American Re- Committee—Men’s Class Enjoy- ed Motor Boat Trip—Increase in Sale of Bonds—Notes. The physical vigor of its citizens is the natio greatest asset. ————————————————— MARRIED. HARRISON_—HINES_-In. Baltle, June E. Belanger. of Hanover and Miss Monday evening the committee in ‘e Himes of Baltic. charge of the local bramch of the St hus Sl British-American War Relief Fund William. A. Keefe! held a well attended imass meeting and in the rooms of the Taftville Social club. Matters of importance regarding the work here were discussed and ac- tion taken. The treasurer reported the progress of the collections and the ' 1a. u M hoth or Mystic dications are that this amount will be | Rriount which had been sent o the Pawtucket, 3. more than reached. 19 by ev. L. M. Two scouts already have four sub- | fmaed ponannariars n Gunication from . Falph D. Berry o scriptions toward fhe total of ten that|read to the members. . The local ;_G\\n:l'nn“nar;d Plaa 6 Fidora ot Fant are required for the emblem. branch is doing splendid work here ¥ R v 3 el | —! —] N London, er -wide cam- | times by the national committee. o Bl q “paign June 11th, 12th, 13th and 1th, N i7 fanterity it Douipy Butenieng for subscriptions to the Liberty bond Fals oL Wil Tuoreator New Tondon. issue. 10.000,000 different homes will The sale of Liberty bonds in ‘h’!‘_ i o c b.|place is steadily in ng and on DIED. R T Y Monday o number of bonds sold in the | WILKES _Tn Westerly, R. 1. Tuns 9. seriptions from ten or more differen homes will he awarded a suitable war service emblem. This gigantic under- taking by the 299,055 mem%ers is in response to a call from our for help. As predicted by Prestdent Wilson In his letter, the response of Boy Scouts has been’ enthusiastic. , Belleving that the success of this bond issue will be an emphatic demonstration to - the whole world that our president and war for justice, . humanity and democracy, Americ % durlor# 917 it “will, - therefore, materially shorten the duration of the conflict and thus save hundred of _thousands of Joved the ea lives, they have adopted as their cam- paign slogan “Every Scout to Save a Solager.” Wil Attend N. E. Conventlon. Mrs. Arinje F. Drury, Calvary Baptist church, leaves today (TnQBdl.y) for Boston re Mount Calvary Baptist c! school at the New En‘!lnd Baptist convention at the Wbenezer Baptist| The Taftville Pinochle club will hold church on West Sprlngfleld street. - Eiectrical experts predict that the totar amnflm of husiness dome - by electrical will b. ‘more mn $760,- ry, clerc at Mount [asy morning. A concert by the Bible enting_ the | morning servic manufacturers | quet of troupe mills was well on towara| 1917. Jesse Wilkes, aged 72 years. the 500 mll'k The employes are re- | BOSER—In New London, June 5. 1917, siiion that they can'Baip do their bit| ; {o0I% ol Y I e by buying a bond and at the same a 5 : overnment (’HAY‘FI‘I:I'—IH Bradford, R. . June B time make a good investment for their | L R saneth Cnflm“ money. Men’s Class on Motor Boat Trip. 2ed 67 years, THOMAS—In June 9. 191 onington (Paweatuck), 3., widow of The Men's class of the Taftville| Moosie Themas, Congregational church enjoyed a|HOLDREDGE—In nington (Pawea- pleasant motorboat trip down the river| tuck), June 9, 1317, Frank LaVerne and return Saturday afternoon. The| JHoldredge, Jr. Infant son of Frank Pl"‘? left here on the 1:15 trolley and | LAverne 'and’ Gertrude Eccleston returning in the evening. The after- N SHANNON—In Norwich, June 11, 1917 noon was ideal for such a trip and|*RANAOY G non, aged 11 vears Funeral from his iate residence, 242 Washington street, Wednesday morn ing, June 13, at 845 o'clock. Re- ahlem solemn high mass in St. Pat- rick's- church at-9.30. Burial in St. Mary's cemetery. ROONEY—In Norwich Town (sudden- ly), June 11, 1914, Mary Murphy, wife of George Rooney, of 22 Town street. Notice of funeral hereafter. SPECIAL NOTICE ry member of the class greatly en- L Children’s Day Concert. There was a large aftendance at the Childrens Day exercisées in the Taftville Congregaticnal church Sun- 1 took the .place. of the regular Not their regular meeting - this . “Tuesday Members of the Holy Name ' Society evenirng. of St. Patrick's Church are requested to meet inis (Tuceday) eveming at The final urnmnt- for the ban- | 145 & 0 i, 24 o Arhorl) S ‘minstrel | Jumes B. Shannon, 242 Washington Im—mjflt and the time JOHN P. N, Secretary. 1is sst for Friday. LIQUOR RAID WAS MADE IN BOZRAH Harris Delinsky Counts by Justi Fined on Two of Peace Sweeney. For the pa village of Bozrat of all kinds have been Saturday at ten o'clock, ( stable Dan Marra and licemen Robert W William on Delinsky and afte search succeeded in large quantity of whis| - When put to plea De S guilty and was fined $ one charge and $25 and costs on second. After the trial sprinkled the roads quor. T} tice of the SEVERAL RE Fifth Company Opened Recruiting Of E Monday Night in Thayer Build PECRUITS ACCE’:TED ing. Several recruits were the non-commissioned Fifth Co., Coast Ar cruiting station in t on Monday nig! opened Monday time and will be open every i the week until 10 o'clock and also v be open on Wednesday and Sat afternoons. In the afterncon the tion will in charge of Sergeant bert Savage. Sergeant Ernest lucel_will be in cha and he will be Albert Turner, dredge, Sergean oral Richard Gre erick S. Crow Ricketts, C Corporal F wold safe. Bu " Help ke the Liberty Bonds at THE THAMES NATIONAL BANK Chun,h & Al en 15 Main Street § FUNERAL DIRECTORS ~AND— EMBALMERS Lady Acsistant Telephone 223-3 HENRY E. CHURCH WM, SMITH ALLEN DENTIST DR. E. J. JONES Suite 46 Shannon Building Take elevator Shetucket Stree” entrance. Phone Shea & Burke 41 Main Strest _VFune_ral Dire;tor;