Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 16, 1918, Page 5

Your Money Back if it Fails This extraofdinary remedy for skin affections we fully and confidently guarantee. Saxol If one tube does not re. move your Skin Trouble we will give back your money. We take all the chances—you get all the benefit. Try it anyway, 4 Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. Engler, Prop., Norwich. Saxol Salve is sold in Willimantic by the Wilson Drug Co., and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue. January Clearance Sale TODAY ONLY $5.00 and $5.08' _ Wool Serge and Poplin Dress Skirts $3.00 Wateh for Tomorrow’s Special B. GOTTHELF & CO. * THE STORE OF GOOD VALUES 94-100 MAIN STREET Spend a \ Comfortable Evening in your home with a warm, cozy room, an easy chair, a good book. In our large assortment of Books you cannot fail to find one of interest to you. Books on the War, on Timely Topics, right up to the minute, Books of Fiction, wholesome and uplifting, at wvarious prices, Look through our stock of Popular Copyright Fiction at 60c. Also a'good supply of Boys’ and Girls' Books at 35¢. THE CRANSTON Cb. The Annual Meeting of The United Workers will be held in Park Congre- gational Church, on Sunday, January 20th, at three o’clock. Dr. Valeria Parker, who is Field Secretary of The Soci Hygiene Society, and also Head Police-woman of Con- Hygiene and Probation. A cordial invitation is extended the public to attend. Collec- tion will be taken for the families of loeal enlisted men. Libby’s Cut Glass A fine line of artistic Cut window. THEPLAUT-CADDEN 0. Established 1872 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. GEORGE G. GRANT Undertaker and Embalmer 32 Providence St, Taftville Prompt attention to day or night calls Telephone $30 R LT apridMWFawl THERE 18 mo advertism g medi . 80-The Eomhh, m, Jan. 15, 1918. o ] VARIOUS MATTERS Light vehicle lamps at' §:13- golock St. Marcellus is commemorated in the church calendar today. Solicitars to the K. of C. war fund will visit you. Be liberal—adv. “This has been & month of postponed meetings for many of the orgamiza- tions. The one session signal 'tor the children was sounded Tues- m neon. Floded cellars bothered many house- holders during the heavy rain yester- day morning. ~There has been two feet of water over the trolley track at Chester farm in Noank at times since Saturday’s storm. The bureau of fisheries, department of commerce, is distributing a poster giving reasons for eating oysters more generally. Rockville's coal shortage has been temporarily relieved by the arrival of fifteen cars of soft coal for the big les. Langu: classes in some of the schools ;fim been making a study of Presidont Wilson's address at the opening of congress. Yesterday’s was a bad storm for the street department. since sand was washed off the walks almost as soon as it had been sprinkled. * ..Miss Grace Stockford and Roy T. Johnson were married Saturday night at the bride's home in Fairview ave- nue, Groton, by G. A. Atha. In spite of bad weather many shop- pers from surrounding places con- tinue to come to town to take advan- tage of the Januaryy inventory sales. Neighbors in many places are chuckling, because men who were hoarding potatoes to force up prices lost much of their store during the re- cent frost. The two big passenger and freight steamers Manhattan and Narragan- sett, that ‘have been tied up at New London for several years have been taken over by the government. The regular meeting of the House- wives’ Army will be held in the Buck- ingham Memorial, Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 3 o'clock. Miss N. J. Campbell will speak on Emergency Food.—adv. During Tuesday morning’s ice and rain storm, a number of little children returning from the kindergartens fell on the slippery walks, some of them requiring the aid of adults to reach their homes. The Sunday afternoon vesper ser- vice of St. Patrick’s church has been given up for the present in the inte- rest of coal conservation. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is given fol- lowing high mass. .The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad is asking its pa- trons to make special effort this week to move freight and release cars in or- der to facilitate the work of relieving the railroad congestion. Most of the draymen, milkmen and delivery drivers were careful to keep their horses protected by storm cov- ews during yesterday’s rain. These cov- ers are of heavy duck, with a water- 'proof dressing of paraffne. The K, of C. drive is on. Do not only your bit, but your best.—adv. Mrs. Frederick A. Byrnes and Miss ‘Mary E. Richards, who have charge of the fund donated for holiday enter- tainments at the Norwich Tuberculosis Sanatorium, have received a contribu- tion from Mrs. John F. Rogers. At the Falls Club this winter, un- der the supervision of Miss Alice W. Cogswell, there is a sewing school as usual and a cooking class, instructed by Miss Ione D. Haviland. The club is a department of the United Workers. Nineteen of the thirty Boy Scouts of Trinity Methodist church held a drill in the church parlors Monday ev- ening, after which they were led in a series of enjoyable games zy a visitor ll:h::m Mr. Fowler, of North Adams, A Norwich wholesale firm which in normal years received 100 barrels (35,- 000 pounds) of sugar every week, re- ceived 36 bags (3800 pounds), Tues- day, the first for a week, and had”to distribute this to 300 retail dealers, in 10 pound bag lots. At the January meeting of the Nor- wich ‘Medical society held at Backus hospital Dr. Frank J. Harper read an interesting paper on Visceroptosis. Dr. John S. Blackmar, who left Monday to enter the service at a Georgia camp was presented a pigskin hat bag. No more bodies have been found in the ruins of the south wing of the main building of the Connecticut State Hospital for the Insane, destroyed by fire, Thursday morning, at Middletown. The work of bearching the ruins is so hazardous the men are going about it cautiously. The current issue of The White Rib- bon Banner says: The Norwich union has opened its fiscal year with a very promising outlook. The new president, Mrs. Arthur Wyman, returned from the state convention with a determina- ton to have local women realize their responsibility. The committee of the-Groton Heights grammar school had a recent meeting and decided that the school could not open until at least ten tons of coal could be had. The furnaces have been put in good condition, but no coal is in sight. It takes one ton a day to heat the building. Tolland’s honor roll includes James Lynd Taylor, died in action in France, Ovtober, 1916; George Elliott Metcalf, Gordon N. Christopher, Hugh Lewis, Ralph H. Haun, Clifford White. Wil- liam R. Wochomurka, Joseph M. Gritsch, Orris J. Ayers, Steve Dezso, jr. Joseph Nistowitz. At Rockville, the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association has presented a service flag and honor roll at Rev. Michael H. May, pastor of St, Ber- nard’s church, formerly of Colchester, The congregation has been requested to send in the names of parishioners in the country’s service. John MecCarty of Danbury, is chair- man of a committee named at a meet- ing of the principal bondholders of the Danbury and Bethel Street railway in New Haven. The other two members of the committee are Charles . Gra- ham ,of New _Haven, and P. Leroy Harwood of New London. Local Methodists are being asked to aid educational institutions, Drew Theological Seminary, the Centenary Collegiate Instfitute, Drew' S for Young Women and East Green- wich Academy. The campaign to make up their. deficits closes at mid- aights Thaneday (Januarys/ Rev, G;omn. Schrivener of Nop- quarterly conference at the Methodist church, . 500,000 WAR SAVERS BEFORE FEB. 1 Is Slogan Suggested at Office cf the State Director. : “Five hundred thousand war savers in Connecticut before February 1" is the slogan which has been suggested at the office of the state director of the Connecticut war savings commit- tee to indicate the mark at which this state is to ai min the war savings cam- paign, now in progress. To assist in the plans of the state @irector many of the forces in the state which have made past campaigns Successes have been enlisted, and al- ready success is predicted. After the 500,000 mark is passed an attempt will be made to increase the number to at least 800,000, with the ultimate hope of enlisting a million savers. Assist- ing in the project are all the forces of the Connecticut State Council of De- fense, women’s organizations, schools, factories, fraternal societies, and oth- er factors. Connecticut’s total allotment which this state is expected to raise by the sale of thrift stamps and war savings certificates by Jan. 1, 1919, is $26,000,- 000, an average of almost $25 per cap- ita. The task is a tremendous one, but those in charge predict success. NO COAL FOR SALE IN NORWICH People Will Have to Use Coke And Wood Until Situation is Relieved. It was announced Tuesday that there is mow no coal for sale in the city and people must get along with wood or coke or borrow coal if they are able. The coal set aside by the local committee to be sold in bags has al- ready been disposed of. the first load of wood for the town wood supply was Teceived Monday and a saw table and shed are being erected. There have been a number of cords of wood order- ed. 'They will be sold at cost by the town. It is’ being carried here by au- to, rail and team. e FUNERALS. Mrs. George Burlingham. Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock the funcral of Emily Talbot, widow of George A. Burlingham was held from her late home at 195 Maple street. There was a large attendance includ- ing many out of town friends. Rev. George H. Strouse conducted the ser- vice and Mrs. Grace Willey and Mrs. Frank G. Waters rendered several se- lections. The bearers. were John W. Spicer, C. L. Swan, Walter G. Holden, and John Williams. The body was placed in the vault in Maplewood cem- etery where Rev. Mr. Strouse read a committal service. Undertaker Gager had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mrs. J. Frank Gleason. The funeral of Alice May Johnson, wife of J. Frank Gleason, was held at 10.30 Tuesday morning from the fu- neral parlers of Church & Allen. Rev. H. J. Wyckoff officiated. The bearers were Charles Tubbs, W. J. McKnight, F. E. Peckham and Cornelius Collins. Burial was in the family lot in the Brewster's Neck cemetery where Rev. Mr. Wyckoft. read a short committal service at the grave. Mrs. Gleason was born in Preston 35 years ago, the daughter of Frank and Hattie M. Johnson. She was united in marriage with J. Frank Gleason if this_city by Rev. F. L. Fitzpatrick on Nov. 8, 1905. She died here Sunday afier an illness of several days with pneumonia and diphtheria. She is sur- vived by her husband, who was for- ‘merly a member of the fire depart- ment but who is now in the emplo/ of the Marlin-Rockwell corporation. J. Guilford Burnett. The funeral of J. Guilford Burnett was held Tuesday afternoon from his late home at 89 Williams street, with Rev. E. S, Worcester, officiating. There weze many handsome pieces of -flow- ers. The bearers were Charles T. Bard, Herbert B. Cary, W. B. Young, Howard Rogers, Frederick E. Tracy and Will- iam 8. Allen. The remains were plac- ed in the tomb at Maplewood cemetery and Rev. Mr. Worcester read a com- mittal service. Undertakers Church and Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements. Mr. Burnett was born in Windham over 82 years ago, the son of Jacob and Mary Follett Burnett. He came to this city as an accountant before the Civil war. department. marshal here. He has been bookkeep- er in the Lee & Osgood company for of the company organized after the death of He was married to Sarah Jane Wood over fifty years ago He is survived by his wife and a niecq, Julia H. Wood, who had made her home with Mr. Burnett 53 vears and was treasurer Hugh Osgood. in Providence. for over ghirty years. Sent Body to Whitinsville. Undertaker Hourigan sent the body of Joseph Noreau, who died in Fitch- ville, Monday, to Whitinsville on the 2.60 train Tuesday afternoon. He was 65 years old and an employe in the Palmer Brothers’ quilt mill. He was a member of White Cross council, K, of C.* Infant to Be Buried in Voluntown. The body of William Ballencourt son of Arthur and Emily Ballencourt was sent to Voluntown Tuesday by Under- taker Hourigan. The child was one year, five months, and twenty-one days old and died in this city as the rosult of hurns received when he upset a pail of boiling water, on January 5th, INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY The College club met Tuesday even- ing with Mrs, A, N. H, Vaughn, The engagement is announced of Miss Grace L, Trow to Mr, Archa Coit, both of Norwich., Mr. and Mrs, Henry F. Parker have returned from a short trip to Pough- keepsie and New York, Miss Gererude M, Brown of Nauga- tuck is the guest of Mr, and Mrs, C, E; Chandler of McKinley avenus, Miss Mabsl 8. Webb leaves town this week to resume her teaching of art at Miss Porter's school, in Farmington, Dr. and Mrs. John 8, Blackmar left town Monday for Washipgton, D, C, where Dr, Blackmar will receive hig commission and further orders, What Would Follow. 'We'd rather the dispatches from the front - didn’t say so much about ‘bridgeheads, as we know a otic woman who'll be wanting to knit hel- mets for them next—Grand Rapids Press. General Echague, who was Minister of War in the last Conservative Gov- ernment An . Spain,: died-secently, (I ‘| Mrs. William P. McGa: During the war he was employed as an accountant in the war After the war.he was employed in the office of the provost CAMPAIGN FIGURES TO DATE When the captains and their teams members gathered at the Knights of Columbus rooms last evening at 6 o'- clock for the daily luncheon that is to be served the workers every evening during the week of the drive, by the lady friends of the council, it was brought another advance nearer the goal of §10,000, which is the mini- mum allotment which the local mem- bers are striving for in this campaign for war funds. Jupiter Pluvius made the first un- welcomed contribution on Tuesday, to the war fund, the heavy rain of yes- terday morning made conditions over- head and underfoot anythipg but agreeable for those who attempted to canvass ‘during the day.. But it was demonstrated by the results accom- plished on the second day of the cam- paign by the sturdy band of workers that are ensaged in this drive that such a little thing as unfavorahle wea- ther is not going to be any barrier to the steady progress of the canvass which is going to eover every inch of the territory betwee nnow and next Monday evening. Teams Well Represented, All of the twenty teams were fairly well represented in the gathering which assembled in the council rooms at 6 o'cldck. A delicious luncheon wa3 served under the direction of Mrs. William T. Browne and Mrs. William D. McKnight. They were assisted by 1Ty, Mrs. Jame4 H. Maloney, Mrs. Mary Connors, Mrs. Maurice P. Kelly, Mrs. P. J. Connell, Mrs. Charles Driscoll, Mrs. J. J. Cor- kery, Mrs. John W, Slattery, Mrs. Frank P. Farrell, Mrs. A, Jordan, Miss Margaret Murphy, Miss Sarah Walsh and Miss Alice McKnight. ’ Following the luncheon, upon the in- J. D. PFEIFFER, Capt. of Team No. 20—One of the Most Energetic Teams in the Cam- paign. vitation of General Beckley, the cap- tains presented their reports. During the making of these reports, the in. terest was keen to learn the results of the second day’s canvass, On Monday evening when the amounts turneq in were tabulated, it was seen that Di- vision A was leading by a small mar- gin, Division B being second, with Di- vision C, which includes the outlying districts, only a short distance behind the second division. When all the cap- tains had reported the'results of Tues- day’s work it was found that Division founq that ghe second day’s work had |- WAR FUND TOTAL NOW $3,01.65 Divisicns A snd B Rasiwing Almost Neck and Neck in K. of C. War Campsign Race—Keen Rivalry Amiong Workers | Stemm, In Outlying Districts—Central Labor Union Swells Fund With. $25 Contribution. — A still maintaineq its lead by a small margin, The Results on Tuesday. Following is the report of the second @ay of the campaign as presented by the captains: Division A. Team Team Team $71. Team $105. Team Team $35.60. Team Team Team $50.15. Team Total 7—Capt. M. J. Kelly, $90.75. 8—Capt. William J. Fitzgerald, 13—Capt. J. 17—Capt. P. J. Connell, $92.30 18—Capt. 20—Capt, J. D. Pfeiffer, $38. subscriptions, $752.05. Division B. 3—Capt.. John H. 4—Capt. John P. Team $62.25. + Team Lyston, Hiam S—Capt, F. 1. Digeins, 555 t. ¥. J. ins, . 8—Capt. J. A, Desmond, $90. Team Team $170.80. Team ‘Team $62.25. Team $63.75. Total . 11—Capt. Charles O. Murphy, 14—Capt. John M, Lee, $80.75. 16—Capt. James P. Sheridan, 19—Capt. Walter G. Casey, subscriptions, $729.80. Team Results to Date. ‘The following are the total subscrip- tions for the two days’ canvass, for the various teams-in the three di- visions: 1 Division A. ' Team 2—Capt. T. C. Murphy, $220. Team 7—Capt. M. J. Kelly, $30.75. Team 8—Capt. W. J. Fitzgerald, $100.50. Team 10—Capt. E. J. Brophy, D, $177. Team 12—Capt. E. J. Downes, §76, | Ackerman — of the Congregational Team 13—Capt. J. P. Corcoram | “ich: $63.85. Che bride was prettily attired in Team 15—Capt, J. J. Corkery, §218.25. | White Ggorgette crepe. Her bridesmaid Team 17—Capt. P. J. Connell,|¥as gowned in white. The bridal bou- $147.30. qugts Welre roses. Team 18—Capt. J. P. C i everal were present from Connec- $50.15. EET UMMINES | ticut, the bride's grandfather being Team 20—Capt. J. D. Pfeiffer, $136 Total subscriptions, $1279.80. Division 8. ‘Team 1—Capt. Jo®n R. Tarrant, $106.55. % Team 3—Capt. John H. $87.25. Team. 4—Capt. John P. Lyston, $134, Team 5—Capt. F. J. Diggins, $161. Team §—Capt. A $169.50. Team 9—Capt. J. J. Hheehy, $66.50, Team 11 — Capt. Charles O. Murphy, $170.80. Team 14—Capt. Jochn M. Lee, $80.7. Team 16—Capt. James P. Sheridan, $127.75, Team 19—Capt. Walter G. Casey, $138.75. Total, $123985. Division C. Fitehville Team. $500. Summary to Date. DR EbRLL ... $1279.80 | Hallie Brminie Rives; Far Country, by D sirins Y2180 | Winston Churchill: The Harpas by Rivision D L 300000 | Ernest Poole; Mr. Britling Sees It 27" | Through, by H. G. Wells; Extricating TGtalt s ol P . $3019.65 | Obadiah. Keen Rivalry in Outlying Districts It is apparent from surface indica- y exists amongst the outlying districts which tions that a keen rivairy g0 to make up Division C. A well or- ganized force of .workers has been these districts, which have been classified as district enlisted in each of No. 1, Fitchville and Colchester; dis. trict No. 2, Baltic and Hanover: dis: trict No, 3, not in the same class*as regards pop. ulation, yet the fact' that some of the districts have been able to obtain sev- eral generous contfibutions, makes the S campaign leaders in those districts feel that they will not be last when the position of the teams is determined (Continued on Page 8. Col. 7.) PRINTERS ELECT OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR All Officers of Local Typographical Union Re-elected—Three Members in the Service. At the regular meeting of Norwich Typographical Union No. 100, Satur- day evening, the officers were all re- elected. The annual reports were read and showed the organization to be in a healthy financial condition, There has been a gain of two members dur- ing the past year. There are two pen- sioners in the local membership, Threa of the members of the local union ara in the service—two in:/the navy and one in the army. The officers of the unlon are: Presi- dent, George A. Risley; vice president, John Trankla; secretary, George B, Neibert; treasurer, Frank A, Wilson; sergennt-at-arms, William F, Metzger; standing committee, George A, Rialey, Willilam Amburn, Perry H. Cerning; auditing committes, B. B, Armstrong, W. F, Metzger, Willlam M. Savage, MARLIN-RCCKWELL GIRLS MAKE MONTHLY PLEDGES Factory Employes WIll Contrlbute Regularly to the Red Croes. The Red Crose has received $03.25 In monthly pledges from the girls at the factory of the Marlin-Rockwell Cor- poration, The pledges have been made on condition the girls’ employment continues a} the factory, The ladies of St, Joseph's Hplaco church in Poquetanuck have contrih- uted one-half the proeceeds of a Christmas entertainment recently held, —— N. F. A, NOTES. Raymend Counihan Made Charman of Upper Middle Pin Committee, At the election of the Upper Middle clags an Tuesday afternoon the follow. ing pin committes waa eleated, Ray= mond Counihan, ehairma Thomas ns McOaormack, Joseph Conm’: Harry Lea, L] Raphaol and Misses Catherina Lotta Jackson, Madeline Riepdan, Thi committee will decida where the pins are to be bought and what kind ef pin will he praeured, Will Act on Resignatieng, At the next meeting of Presten City grange, No, 110, P, of H. i on Jan, 33, the anhual H‘%h!‘ heard and action Wil he ufi“fi: resignation of“tha two'asslatants, Mrs, Charles Hyda of “Brook gnr{ge “;mhbehp?i‘e:! at a “gne: i meeting to he hel B ‘:’fi“ an. 29, g instal 5 TWO YOUNG GIRLS AND SOLDIER ARRESTED Trio Found in Same Room by the Lo- cal Police Last Night. Beatrice Danlels, who says she is 18, and who lives in Waterford, Grace Goodwin, 17, married, New London, ang Adelbert McCarter, 20, U. S. A, and whose home is in Washburn, N. D, were arrested in a local rooming house abhout midnight Tuesday and are being held at the .police station {\or this The arrests were brought about as the result of a complaint by the Danlel girl’s brother, who told the local police that he heard He sald she left homa Sunday in compeny with the Goodwin girl and had not heen He asked the police to The police found the two girla in a rooming house and McCar- ter was founq in the room with them, The Daniels girl's brother saya she ia only 17 years appearance in the city (Wednesday) morning. court his sister wag in this city, home since, locata her, The trio were arrested. of age, alrl Misn Vieola M, BShea, daughter o St, Jogeph's Seminary, Hartford, Frea Acndemy, The wedding will being Invited. return from a short trip, A Native of Norwich. lived en Williams street and Ellan MoDonald Buckley, n Paltio 1 marrjed Miss therine, Arthur and Mary Ruckley. Threq ave three half-sisters, Mrs, Jo- geph) ¥, Burna of Willlam street, Mya. :Street, Nox- Boston, and ‘Buycidey, neg E. Millea of 'Mn.\? wioh and Noale Byckley" erg, Geermn T, 5:’ in Termpville, T. C. Murphy, $100. 10—Capt. E. J. Brophy, M. D., 12—Capt. C. J. Downes, $76. P. Corcoran, 15—Capt. J. J. Corkery, $93.25. J. P. Cummings, Carney, 9—Capt. J. J. Sheehy, $86.50. M. Carney, | Mrs. Walker is a daughter of Walter Desmond, Jewett City, Glasgo and Voluntown. While all the districts are Themas F. Shea to Wed New London Mr, and Mra, Patrick L, Bhea of No, 100 Howard street, New T.omdon, and Thomes Franols Shea, son of Mr, and Mps, Danlel T, Bhea, of Norwich, wil! be married early next month, Miss Shea is a graduate of Williams Memorial Instltute, New Landon, also of Mount Mr, Bhea in a graduate of tha Nor- oh alse of Holy Cross college, Worcester, and i{s now in gevernment employ in Washington. a very quiet, rela- tives and a few intimate friends only Mr, Shea and his bride will reside in Washington after their William T, Buck\e}r Whese funerat | S8YINE this to Mara, took place 1n New o Menday, Investigated Sudden Death, e :fi%fimfi& o Some | Mr, Sullivan In Dis direot testi- e Tate yearg agq Mr, Buekley ary Murphy, a teacher dofland, Conn, She gurvices her g‘zggaaa with four children, William, erbury and Jehn Buck- * Brennan—Bruckner. ‘Misg Etta Bruckner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer er, of No. 7§ W street, and Samuel Bren- nan of New London were quietly mar- ried at the home of the bride's parents Tuesday evening Rabbi Max 2ssisted by bl A, Dowor- sky. The couple were attended by Miss Bertha Curland and Morris Taner. The bride was gowned in white crepe de chine and carried white roses. Her maid wore white Geor- gette crepe and carried carnations. During the evening the bride was {:amted a chest of Rogers silver by orris Taner, president of the Young Men’s Hebrew fraternity, in behalf of the fraternity brothers of the groom. The bride was also presented a silver loving cup from the Y. W, H. A., the president, Miss Tena Blumenthal, making the presentation. The couple received numerous other gifts. Following the ceremony, a wedding supper was served at the hime of the bride. After the supper dancing was enjoyed, the music being furnished by Trachtenberg’s orchestra. During the evening numerous telegrams of con- gratulation were received and were read by Saul Alofsin. Guests were present from New York, Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven, New London, Raleigh, N. C. Oneida, N. Y. and Norfolk, Va. The couple left Tuesday evening for Washington, D. C., also visiting New York and Atlantic City. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Brennan of New London and is employed as clerk in the store of E, D. Steele. He is a member of the New London Y. M. H. A, the Y. | M. H'F. and-the Clerks’ union. No. 158. The bride is a member of the local Y. W. H. A. The couple will re- . ;lde at 53 Summer street, New Lon- on. s Walker—Whitaker. Copled from the Natick (Mass.) Bulletin of Jan. 11, 1918, is the follow- ing wedding - announcement of much local interest: A charming house wedding occurred on Tuesday evening, Jan. 1, when Miss Florence Harriett ‘Whitaker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O. Whitaker, of 17 Beacon street, was united in marriage to Frederick H. Walker of Pond street. They were attended by Miss Letitia Cramer of Norwich, an intimate friend of the bride, and Walter Schenfele. The bride entered on the arm of her father to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Ida Adams of Norwich. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Arthur W. among them. Charles Whitaker, a brother, who is at the aviation camp on Long Island, was also present. Mr. and Mrs. Walker left for a trip ;| to New York and will be at home af- ter Feb. 1 at 65 North Main street, O. anq Mrs. Mabel Shepard Whitaker ,|and has spent most of her life in Norwich. A few years ago the fam- ly moved to New York state, later going to Natick, Mass., where Mr. Whitaker has a responsible position as superintendent of a large paper mill. She is a granddaughter of Charles Whitaker and niece of Mrs. Henry F. Palmer and’Mrs, R. A. De- , | Prosse, all of this city. P Preston City Library Gets New Books. The following is a list of books that have arrived at the Preston City libra- ry: My Four Years in Germany, by Gerard; The Long Lane's Turning, by The chairman of the book commit- tee has several other books on the way which he expects will arrive within a few days. The library is open on Sunday afternoons from 1 to 2 for the - | exchange of books. Miss C. Halleit is librarian. —_— - | JOHNSON Wirl CASE =it . TRIAL 18 RESUMED More Witnesses Testitied For Defense At Tuesday’s Session of the Superior Court, ‘When the Superior court came in on Tuesday morning the Johnson will! case, appeal from probate, was taken | up and John Bulllvan who was on the stand when the court adjourned on Wednesday last continued his testi- mony. Mr, Sulllvan told of the getting of the witnesses for the signing of _the first will on Jan. 6; 1917, He sald that he procured Mr. Lewis, his hired man, Mr. Wheeler who lived some distance from the house and the driver of the machine in which Mr. Comstock had been-brought to the house. The driver of the automobile was F. A, Dolbeare. Mr, Sullivan stated that he was not present when the will was executed but that he overheard a part of the conversation. He said that Dr. Johneon sald to have the will put in Mr, Comstock’s safe, He sald Mr, Dolbeare and Mr. Com- stock left the house but he did not go. On Monday, Mr. Sullivan said Mr. Comstock returned about noonm, but that he had no talk with him. Said Mr, Comstock returned in the evening with Dr. J, & Donohue, Dr. Donohue’s chauffeur, Mr. Jencks and BEarl Math- ewson, He said they stayed about an hour, arrlving between seven and elght o'clock, He told of going after another person for a witness and that he procured Mr. Lewis who had been a witness previously, He said he was not present when this will was signed or did he hear any conversation. Mr, Sullivan said he had known Mr. Comstock since 1907 and that Mr. Comatook had been retained as lawyer t | for the town when he was first se- lectman but he had done no business with him, He said he was political- 1y opposed tg Mr. Comstock. Mr, Bulllvan sald he knew of the codlell but could not state the date it was made. Said he had no recollec-~ tlon of any men being at the house on the day when the codicil was sign- ed, Baid he did not hear or see any transactions at all. Mr. Sullivan said that he had talked with Mr. Mara and that he learned that Mara was going to testify in probate. Mr. Sulli- van zaid that Mr. Mara had told him that he had seen Dr. Johnson lying down with his clothing disarranged. ‘When Mr, Sullivan asked if he had tald Mr. Mara to positive about what he had seen Mr .Sullivan denied mapy, told of going with Dr, Johnson on one accasion te investigate a sud- den death and alse tald of ocertain m!?a enders in Dr. Johmson's hands that had been paid, He also teld of hearding tewn paupers for a ghort time until they could secure other places, He described the lecation of the barn and told of its cellapse, He said that the hay in the barn after the gollapse wns_rgttactly clean and that he had sold it all ‘Mr,”Sulllvan stated that he had no NO WINTER COATS PACKED AWAY Dyspepsia \ s Spoils Beanty: Makes the Dark Rings Around Eyes, | Caves in the Cheeks and Ruins | the Complexion. How to Get ‘Rid of Dyspepsia. - s 3 “Take My Advice and Use Stuart's' Dyspepsia Tablets if You Want a Pretty Skin.” Digestive troubles ruin the complex- ion. Thé sour, fermented, gassy con- tents poison the blood, draw the cor- ners of the mouth, rob you of sleep, | give the face that hungry, haggard, | mournful expression in the morning and you are tired all day. It is not | what you' eat but the fault of diges- tion that 'hurts. Eat anything you- like and let Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab- lets digest your food, tone your stom- ach, supply your blood with nourish- ment, then good looks, a healthy ap- pearance and bright eyes will soon return. Get a 50 cent box of Stu- art's Dyspepsia Tablets at any drug / store. They are real health makers. discussion of the wills with the doc- tor. He oncé made the remark that he thought that the disposal of so much | money might bother the doctor. Mr. Sullivan said that Dr. Johnsen at one time told him that he had things fix- ed up. Lawyer Shields then took up the cross examination and asked the wit- ness if he had made arrangements to have Dr. Johnson stay at the Sullivan’s home. He said he had not and if any | arrangements were made his wife had | made them. ‘When asked if he remembered the| visits of H. D. Johnson to the Sullivan ! home, the witness said he did. He told of a conyersation he had heard in which Dr. Johnson said to H. D.| Johnson, “You can't do any business for me.” He also told of hearing the name of Arthur M. Brown being men- (Cantinued on Page Ten, Third Gol.) BREAK A CHILD'S COLD BY GIVING SYRUP OF FIGS CLEANSES THE LITTLE LIVER AND BOWELS AND THEY GET WELL QUICK. ‘When your child suffers from a cold | don’t wait; give the little stomach, ! liver and bowels a gentle, thorough| cleansing at once. ‘When cross, peevish, listless. pale, doesn't sleep, eat | or act naturally; if breath is bad.! stomach sour, give a_teaspoonful of | “California Syrup of Figs” and in a few hours all the clogged-up, consti- pated waste, sour bile and undigested | food will gently move out of the bow-{ els, and you have a well, playful child | again. } If your child coughs, snuffles and has | caught cold or is feverish or has a sore | throat give a good dose of “California Syrup of Figs,” to evacuate the bowels, no difference what other treatment is|{ given. Sick children needn’t be coaxed to. take this harmless “fruit laxative.”| Millions of mothers keep it handy be-! cause they know its action on thei stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. They also know a little given to-day saves a sick child tomor- row. | Ask your druggist for, a bottle of; “California Syrup of Figs” which een- tains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown-ups plflnly\ on the bottle. Beware of counterfeits ! sold here. Get the genuine, made by “California Fig Syrup Company.” THE THAMES LOAN & TRUST ©O. NOTICE OF HEARING, By order of the Honorable Supeflnri Court, notice is hereby given that the! application for an order authorizing the payment of final dividends to de- positors in the Commercial and Sav- | ings Departments of The Thames Loan & Trust Company and an allowance for final expenses and other matters pertaining thereto, as by the applica- tion and petition on file will appear, will be heard and determined at the Superior Court Room in Norwich, Conn., on Friday, Jan, 25th, 1918, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. | JOHN D. HALL, Receiver. | Norwich, Jan. 15th, 1918, * Ernest E. 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