Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 22, 1918, Page 2

ERNEST C. JACOBS MISSING IN ACTION Left Here in Draft February 27th— May Be Prisoner, Private Ernest C. Jacobs, son of Mrs. Mary E. Jacobs of Moulton court, thig city, is reported as missing in a * telegram received by Mrs. Jacobs from the adjutant. The telegram ' states " that he wrs missed after action on June 27. heartbroken, and They were going to Baltic, but while rounding this co! . a tire blew out, al: the car mr:m t;l‘fl:dlnfl tlnmw m-uq;;: 2 not leave the road. ey were brought to the h by passing auteists and were discharged later in the day, returning to_Rockville im a hired car. This ig the same turn whick has fig- ured in several _accidents recently. Coming towards Willimantic; the road is smooth and straight, and slightly down hill, so the driver is inclined to speed. The outside of the road is not banked for speeding, so if the driver has to pass a car while making the corner, he will smash into the fence if going fast. Mr. Martley said that speeding was not the cause of their accldent, as they were goinz only about 15 miles any hour, and had they been going fust, would probably have been seriously injured —_— Band Concert. There was a large sized audience at Fecreation Park, Sunday evening at- tending the band concert given under the auspices of the Thread company. The concert began at 7 o'clock and lasted about an hour and a half. The ogramme follows: America March, The Billboard, Overture, Golden Dragon, Cornet Duet, Larboard Watch, Williams Selection, Girl of My Dreams. Hoscangt Medley, American War Sonss, Lairendeau Fox Trot, There's a Lumy of Su- gar in Dixie, Gumble March, The Commander, Hall Star Spangled Banner. Sodom Stars Win. At Recreation Park Sunday after- noon, the Sodom Stars defeated the baseball téeam from the local company of State Guard, 4 to 3. The soldiers started off strong, set- ting all of their runs in the third while the Stars worked in runs in the first, sixth, seventh and eighth. Bat- teries: Sodom Stars: Cody, White, Company M, Somers, Picar The soldiers will journey to Jewett City, next Saturday and play the Holy Name Society, and a return game will be played here Aug, 4. Mrs. Jacobs is when she was told that he might be jiving, and a prisoner in Germany, she . preferred him dead than to be pris- oner in Germany. Private Jacobs is the youngest of four sons in his family, and is 24 yi old. , He was sent Into the servi 4 m the local exemption board, leav- « ing February . He showed what his “ feelings were when he was refused thé *first time, for under weight, by k- ing for an extension of time, and then ‘eeding up So as to pass tHe regula- tions. He has another brother, Ar- thur Jacobs, who 1s now in service in France. His second brother, Lev- ern Jacobs, saw service at the Mexi- can border and hig remaining brother - is above the draft age. AUTO ACCIDENT. Feur Rockville People In Hoaspital as Result of Blowout. The blowing out of an automobile tire, while rounding the dangerous corner cn Columbia avenne, just out- side of the city limits, Sunday fore- noon, put four people in St. Joseph's hospital with small bruises and cuts. The steering apparatus and wind- shield of the auto were broken. The car belonged to Walter Mart- v of Rockville, and contained he and wife, his sister, and his mother. Refrigerators ~ Refrigerators A good Refrigerator will more than pay its way these days, but care should be used in the selection of one. We carry THE BOHN SYPHON, THE EDDY, THE . SANITOR AND THE BERKSHIRE all well known makes and great food savers, A box that will save food, will also save! ice. Call and see them at the J.C.Lincoln Co. Furniture — Undertaking 705 — Phones — 705-2 Exemption Board Makes Changes in List. The local exemption board made three changes in. the list of men who are to leave for Camp Devens Thurs- day. Joseph Carron, Moosup, and Al- fred D. LaCasse of this city were in- advertently left out, and will be added with Paul LeClair, Montreéal, Can., who recently passed the examinations. This will send the last three men on the list, John I. Hammond, Mansfield Depot: Joseph O. Poudretee, Waure- gan, and John F. McCarthy of this city in the list of alternates. William H. Connoughton of this city has alsp been added to the list of alternates. About sixteen physical examinations will be given at the Town hall on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dedication Exercises. Dedication exercises will be held at tl gular meeting of Natchaug lodge . 22, Knights of Pythias, at Odd ellows’ hall, tonight. The exercises ill commence after the meeting, which will start earlier than usual and will finish by 8.15. The dedica- ton exercises will be for the honor roll of the society. The address of the evening will be delivered by Cap- tain Frank P. Fenton. New Physical Regulations. Notice of new physical regulations were received by the exemption board Saturday noon. [ The regula- tiens were sent by telegraph from Governor Holcomb and stated ‘that men under siXty inches tall and weighing less than 110 pounds are to be unconditionally rejected except for insular troops. The board endeavored to find out if this applied to the current quota, since there have been several men re- jected under the old regulations, which were for 63" inches tall and.115 pounds i¥ weight. If this applies to the men leaving Thursday, the board will have to go through the list of re- jected men to see if any of them are over the new requirements. DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST Time to Redeem Pledges. War savings stamps pledges for the month of July should be paid by next , Tuesday, and about haif of thi Removed to 715 Main St, Willimantie | month's ‘pledges are vet u‘npaid. fi Hours—) . = 8 § p. 0o Phone 44| Chairman Vaientine L. Murphy is- sued a statement Saturday the standing of Willimantic, to last Thursday amounted to over $17,000 for the month. Willimantic stands forth in the per capita sales, 35 in the per capita pledges and ninth in the per capita totals. There are 12 members of the Taft club and 11 of the Gov. Holcomb club. showing Sales up JAY M. SHEPARD Bucceeding Elmore & Shepard Funeral Director & Embalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic “Ady Assistant Tel. connection Apprehended by State Police. Rosario Milhomme of 7 Elm street, this city, was told by State Policeman Bridgeman Sunday to appear in the court at South Coventry Monday morning at 11 o'clock. He will prob- ably be charged with reckless driving, as he ran down two men on the South DANIEL F. « THOMAS H. KILLOUREY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EM.- BALMERS 2 aks 2 Coventry road Thursday evening, 86 Union St, Willimantic, Conn. | breaking one man’s arm and the oth- Phone 29 ilady Assistant) er's arm and one leg. Milhomme states MURRAY’S BOSTON STORE Willimantic, Conn. This [s The Last Week Of Our July Clearance Sale This week, the last week of our Clearance, brings in- tensely important values, and your final opportunity to For the last week we promise you even better values than those we featured the early of the sale, closing out on 6dd lots and odds and ends of needed merchandise, make it possible, and we do not believe you need any urging when you consider the market conditions and the scarcity of many lines of merchandise. Prices are lower than you can expect to find for many months to come, and it is to your advantage to profit by it during the clos- ing of our July Clearance. 3 turned to with Mr. and Bellevue street. Mrs. Private Irving Weiser of the U. S. army, who is taking the government institute, Boston, spent the week end with Mr. gas course at Wentworth and Mrs. Maurice Rothblatt. * Deteetive John Curry of the Bridge- port department is spending his vaca- tion with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Curry, of Pleasant street. 40 hoys and 20 girls. admitted to the class after Monday. OBITUARY. Samuel H. Green. Samuel H. Green, duration. and Liza Green. live with his daughter. He is survived by hi: (Hills) Green, a- sister, Stowell of East Granby, - and Abbey of Windsorville, Conn. Samuel K. Ellis, The death of Samuel K. Bllis of v Saturday morning at the horhe of his daughter, Rockville occurred early Mrs. Clark Crané, of Atwoodville. The deceased was born in Ellis. Connecticut Volunteers, during Civil war. retired farmer. He is survived by four daughters and one son: Mrs. Clerk Crane of Atwood- ville, with whom he lived, Mrs. Charles E. Mrs. F. and Wyman of Hubbardson, Mrs, Millette of Sprinzfield, Mass E. Smith of Russellville, A Carlton S. Ellis of Clay, N, Y. FUNERALS. E. Mrs. Blanche R. Downing. The funeral of the late Mrs. Blanche Roberts Downing was held at the Con- gregational church house Sunday af- ternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. M. Raymond Plumb of Windham officiating. There was an unusually large attendance and The bearers were Nelson Daniels. Benjamin Hills, John Hartley and William Jones, many beautiful floral tributes. Interment was in the Willimantic cem- etery. of Funéral Director J. M. Shepard. Mrs. J. D. Kimball. The funeral of the late Mrs. J. D. Kimball was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Byron E. Wilson in Scotland, Rev. Martin Lov- The bearers were Walter Hoxie, William Shippee, Louis In- terment was i the Windham Center cemetery in charge of Funeral Director ering officiatirg. B. Wilson and Able R. Burnham. J. M. Shepard. Brief Mention. The overhauling of the Engine com- pany fire truck was completed Satur- day and it is now ready for duty. few repairs were made to the truck. lake, Saturday evening. tra. entrance esaminations. unit of the U. S. naval reserves, and after three years’ training will given a commission in the U. 8. navy. James P. RBath, treasurer for the Willimantic Chautauqua, reports that there is now a balance on hand of $45. Over 51,600 was received for the sale of tickets and most of this was turned over to the Chautauqua management. There were a large number of sol- and Sunday. Many of theém stayed over night at the Y. M. C. A. ang all rooms were occupied. Others stayed at the local hotels. Willimantic soldiers and home over Sunday on furloughs in- cluded Raymond Foy, Bert Taylor, Henry McDermott, Leopold Oliner, Everett Harrington, Carl Carison, Ed- ward J. Spinks, Fred Coriarty, Ameed years, recently sold it to Miss Dorethy Pittsbury, also of Londonderry, N. H. Miss Pillsbury is a distant relative of Mrs. Pillsbury. Tew if any changes are expected at the hotel under the new management. Because of the hot weather Sunday, there was a great rush for the beach- es and summer resorts. Many people spent the day at Coventry lake, on the shore, or boating or swimming. Traf- fic to the shore was heavy, including many automobiles. Many people went in swimming in the Natchaug river at the Thread company beach. COLCHESTER Berries Shipped to New Haven—Well Attended Dance—Local Small Notes William E. Jackson and family of New London were calling on friends in_town Friday. ~ Friedman Bros. have a number of young people picking whortleberries and are shipping from five to six crates of berries to New Haven daily. End Borough Visit. Arthur G. W ire and family who have been ng Mrs., Wickwire's mother, Mrs. D. W. Hakes, of Bfoad- way for the past three weeks have returned to New Haven. Rev. Dr. Michaei A Hartford is spendi; vacation at his summer home on Windham avenue. Lon Mather of Norwich was a Week-end caller in town. Ronald K. Brown of New York is Sullivan of a few days. O. H. A. Milhan of New York, was the guest of his family on Elmwood Heights over Sunday. F. P. Rafferty of Willimantic was in town Saturday. Charles Wilbur of Millington was a caller in town Friday. Dance Attracts Many. A dance was held in Tip Top hall Saturday night by the Young Men's club. Helmold’s orchestra furnished music. A number of out of town par. ties attended. Mrs. Lillie Young of Norwich ig visiting friends on Broadway for a few days. . Charles Clark of Marlboro was a week-end caller in town. George Mills of Lebanon was the guest of friends in town Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. David 8. Day of Bridgeport were guests of Mr. Day's father, Hon. E. S. Day, over Sunday, THE H. C. URRAY CO. Ohildren Ory FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA their home in Worcester Sunday after spending the week end Delos Conant of Dr. George Rothblatt of Boston and Sixty children are now taking the M. C. A. free swimming course— No more will be 74, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lilla Mc- Kernon, in Eagleville, Saturday even- ing at 4.30 following a sickness of long The deceased was born in Wood- stock July 25, 1844, the son of Orector He was a farmer by occupation and spent most of his life in North Coventry. About a year and a half ago he went to Eagleville to wife, Mrs. Olive Mrs. Carrie four daughters, Mrs. Lilla McKernon of Bagleville, with whom he lived, Mrs. Ida Potter of Wethersfield, Mrs. Carrie Meloney of Cheshire and Mrs. Emma East Longmeadow, Mass,, Oct. 22, 1839, the son of Benjamin and Emily (Kimball) He served in Company G, 24th the He spent a large part of His life in Rockville, where he was a Arrangements were in charge Sut There was a large sized crowd at the dance at Brooks’ casino, Coventry Fine music was furnished by a Rockville orches- John Weldon has passed the Yale He will enter the school Sept. 25 and also the Yale be diers and sailors in this city Saturday sailors | | 4t his summer home on Broadway for | s Scouts from 66 Troops in Akron, O, Pay Surprise Visit to Goodyear— Demonstrated Facts in Truck Trans- portation, Incidentally Selling Thrift Stamps—Address by Canon Cabanel —Death of Mrs. Francois Bernier. Boy Scouts representing the 66 troops of the city of Akron, O. cap- tured Goodyear Sunday afternoon. Their advance into the town of Kil- llingly wa sa surprise manoeuvre and brought them to the gates of their objective unheralded. - Goodyear capitulated without a struggle. In fact, the invaders were given ah exceedingly cordial welcome and eve effort made to emtertain them as Goodyearites would have ev- eryone know that Goodyear entertains. There were 72 persons in the Boy Scout party and their coming as they did come jis significant of the great strides that have been made possible in overland transportation by the de- velopment of monster pneumatic tires, permitting long distance traveling at high speed over the country’s high- ways. % The party, including a Boy Scouts’ band of 18 pieces, left Akron, O., Sat- urday afternoon, July 13. Sixty-one hours later, having in the meantime covered 785 miles, the five monster trucks in which they traveled arrived in Boston. Sunday’s visit to Goodyear was one of the return trip stops. Next Saturday afternoon the party due to arrive back in Akron. - At Goodyvear Sunday afternoon Jo- seph W, Taylor, Scout executive. who is traveling with the party, sketched briefly the whys and wherefores of the remarkable junket. Paul W. Lit. of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber com- pany of Akron had become deeply in- terested in tha Boy Scout mocement and gave exceedingly valuablé aid in developing it in Akren, with the re- sult that the eity 6 troops with a total of Mr. Litchfiel@ making a study of many of the great.prob- lems that the government is facing in carrying on fer a victorious w One of the chief of these in transportat Though a truck service has bee maintained between Akron and this town for more than a year now, for freight carrying purposes, and has been very successful, the company was desirous of trying out the .matter of transporting passengers and with this i iew came the happy thought of making the test and giving the Boy Seouts the benefit the trip would af- ford. Accordingly three bodies were ordered pneumanic tired truc) These bodies are modcls of econvenient arrangement. Then the Boy Secouts ef Akron were told of the plan and of an arrange- ment to hold competitive examinations relative to their training scouts, each troop qualifying for the trip one member who attained the highest per- centage in examination. The plah made an instant hit with the boys, and the lucky ones were here Funday on a trip that any person of youth might envy. As their motor train started east- ward from Akron it was made up of the three big passenger trucks, one tire of each being worth close to the price of a flivve one other big truck to carry baggage and supplies, another truck to ca extra tires and other extra eou and another smaller truck of special i members of the part: was the fleld kitchen from w three hot meals are served each,day by expert chefs to-all members of the par The passenger trucks are arranged much after the manner of asPullman car, as to berths, for the party traveis day and night. Bedtime is at 10 o'clock for the members of the party, and at that hour, as the monster trucks roil along, the berths are made up and all but the night drivers; who sleep during the day, go to btd, and, on the word of Mr. Taylor, sleep soundly. From last Tuesday until yesterday the boys and other members of the party were guests of Mr. Litchfield at his summer home at Duxbury, Ma: On the big estate they played ball, went in bathing ed through the fields ard woods, ng a delightful period. But all was not band and their capvas: a thrift stamp drive being one of the occupations the gaged in en route. i passenger truck huilt to be set on t in and about Boston, c¢zlling at the Charies- town na ard and getting aboard the Constellation. Blair. Today they will be in New York, 3 where, at noon, they will conduct a Harriet F. Pillsbury of London- | thrift stamp drive. Their stay in New Y, N. H, who . has owned the|York will also include a visit to Co- Hooker hotel in this city fom a few y jlumbia universi wh a_course in camping is to be established. The party will leave New Yotk to- night for Philadelphia and Tuesday the party will visit the great shipyard at'Hog Island, selling thrift stamps to the shipbuilders. Wednesday will find them in Wash- ington, where an opportunity has been arranged for each scout to meet Pres- ident Wilson and shake his hand. Thursday they will be back Pennsylvania—at Gettysburg, where they will be taken over the battlefield and given an opportunity to see the tank corps that is in training there. Friday they will assist in a recruit- ing drive for the United States ma- rine corps in Pittsburgh, and next Sat- urday evening are due to arrive at Akron. The boys, all little gentlemen. were in high spirits when here Sunday. A physician who is traveling with the party has practically nothing to do, for all the boys are in perfect health and having the time of their lives, Mr. Litchfleld is traveling with the party, the personnel of which includes truck drivers, motor machinists and repair men, chefs and other attend- ants bring the total membership of the party up to 72. Statistics dealing with various fea- tures of the trip are being compiled and later will be turned over to the United States government as an aid to the study of transporting troops by motor trucks over long distances, in MESSAGE FROM FRANCE Brought by Canon Cabanel to Atten-: tive Gathering at St. James’ Church. At St. James’ church Sunday even- ing Canon Gilles Cabanel, chaplain of the Blue Devils of the French army, addressed, in English and in French, a congregation that was so large as to exceed the seating capacity of the chureh, Carrying out his mission of bringing to the people of the United States a message from the French government relative to the problem that the sister republic faces in dealing with the war orphan problem gave Chaplain Cabanel his opportunity to tell of the great war, in which he became a conspicu- ous figure through acts of personal bravery and devotion to his men. Chaplain Cabanel speaks not at all of the experiences that have brought himself so much personal publicity, but he does picture the horrors of thd world tragedy in a way that makes it real to all who hear him. The choir of the church assisted at the Jecture, singing The Marseallaise, and at the close of the lecture the assemblage joined in singing The Star Spangleq Banner. Upon his arrival here from Putnam, l i Residents Church—Dr. Hamiiton Holt 8peaks at Pomfret—Babhies Being Weighed Audience —Big Cabanel. Sergeant ens passed parents, Mr. inn. safely ground. Word has been . rec¢ived that Pri- vate Clarence Shaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Shaw, Farrows street, arrived has France. | Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Burt passed the week ‘end with Mrs, George Newell, and her family, Washingten, R. L. Delegates to Ordination. Frank D. Sargent Dwight Sharpe have been appointed delegates from the Second Congrega- tional church, Putnam, to attend the ordination of Rev. Harold H. Barber at the Congregational church in Dan- ielson Wednesday. be ordained a missionary to Mexico. Misses Josephine and Crystabel Gif- ford, Marjon and Eleanor Carpenter and Doris Carver returned to Putnam Saturday evening after week at East Greenwich, R. I, where Rev. they have school, Supplied at Congregational Church, Rev. Harold H. Barber, son of Rev. Clarence W. Rarber, Danielson, oceu- ied the pulpit of the Congregational hurch Sunday. will be conducted by Rev. C. W. Wilson of Lancaster, N. H., who will preach on The Call of the Nations. The mid-week service at the church this { week will | Johnson. i synazgogue. to depend their feast from which c Danielson by ) Canon Cabanel was met at Davir park by a large Danielson organizations and St. James' band and church. ing at her nier. Atte ielson peopl net receipts Thursday. Young and Those who Judge W. town court. Sergeant Kenneth C. Sharpe and Pri- vate Clarence Shaw Oversea—Jewish . and-Mrs. David Smith, of Wilkinson street. Miss Ethel Rowe, Pawtucket, passed Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Fred Waterman, at the Putnam George C. spending two weeks with his sister, Mrs. Edinond Brewn, School street. Sergeant Sharpe Across, Word was received Saturday morn- ing by Mr. and Mrs, C. Dwight Sharpe of School street that their son, Ser- geant Kenneth C. Sharpe, has arrived overseas. several months has been stationed at Camp Devens. Miss Annie Lathrop and Miss Bea; trice Pomeroy are at Willimantic camp Preached at Advent Church. Captain 1'ee of the Salvation Army supplied the church Sunday. SYNAGOGUE ASSURED. Local Jewish Citizens Purchase Pente- costal Church on Putnam Hebrews are soon to have a to hold their services and to observe in poor health for a long time and her condition recently. had been con- sidered hopeless. Furnace street is a son pf Mrs, Ber- There was a large delegation of Dan- the baseball game between the Put- nams and Submarine Base team. The who are leaving this district for camp Auto Law Violators Taken In. Deputy Automobile Inspector R. C. Ayer operated on the Wauregan road Sunday evening, enforcing the motor | vehicle law relative to proper lights. dered to appear this morning before t into use. % 4 ggtobbr the Sons of Zion puf- ;:hasag a lc;t on Green ltnul‘t '“thh ntention of erecting a buildir b but because of thé hi 4 cost of ma- terials the work .was uj it was learned that it might hl-dml psl,rcdl;.le the Pentecostal and investigatif were that resuited A:”m., puuumot the deeds, The amount paid building has not been made public. The officers of the s of Zion are as follows: President, Samuél Smith; | ¢ Bantit; treas. Pentecastal Purchase Hears Chapla 0 Hyde Smith of Camp Dev- the week end with his vice president, Morri: 3 urer, Philip Zaltas. Rabbi L vitz, who came to Putnam frem :riuc‘,’ Mass., -nearly tvmx ybn:- ago, 3 — as been instrumental in bringing | be 5 ¢ about the acquirement of a permanent |audience to great enthusiasm. Father place of worship; but in his plans he | Cabanel .belisves. that France is cér- has had the undivided support of the|tain to triumiph, amd that the allies fifty or more HebreWw familiés in the |até unquéstionably to beé victérious, city. They have supported him gen-|Dbecause, as he says, they are fighting erously. One day last week, when |for the right, and the right always is subscriptions were sought, oveér §300|supremé. He spoke both in French 0 an;hi.n English. was raised without difficulty. $ ——e— theatre had been decorated with BABIES ON THE SCALES. French and American flags. Special 2 boah ikt :tcb sdf.u; muzlc'ot = patriotic*nature About Half a Hundred Alpéady Exam- |formed a sart of thé progr. ined; ighes jpenéd With The Marseillaisé, and ined; Musufl_n'nd Weighed, closed with The Star Spangled Ban- The child welfare c: ?Daixn for the 2 wer. measuring and weighi of Putnam babies being conduectéd i!g this eity by | EARLY. MORNING FIRE a visiting nurse under the diréction of | yypy ESTIMATED LOSS OF $10,000 the Parent-Teachers’ association is Damage to Two Buildings Owned by entering its sccond week. Up to and including last Friday, about Afty ba- the Edward Mullan Estete Insurance Carri bies had been brought to the Israel Putnam school for examination. This is not so large a number as had beén expected, but already resuits are be- A disastrous fire gutted one build- ing achieved that insuré the succéss|ing and GamAged anothér in the neart of the campaign. As each baby is|of the business section; early Sunday brouzht to the schoolhouse it is weigh- Lzg#ning, causing damage to buildinzs ed, body measurements are taken, 7 conténts estimated at $10,000: The ears, eyes and throat are examined.|buildings are owned by the Edward Mrs. Anson B. Handy, president of the | Mullah éstate. association, said Saturday aftéernoomn One building is occupied by that several defective babies have al- | Mullan grocery. i ore fronts on ready been found, and a féw perféct|Main street. Directly in the rear is When a defettive child is dis-|another thrée and a- half story frame covered by the nurse, Mis§ Lindén, shé | stfusture. was the worst dam- preseribes corrective treatment, and infagéd of the two structures that fig- a follow.up campaign sees that that{ured in the fire. In this building is treatment is properly carried out. the saleon of Philias Cloutier, who The examinations will continue each also conducts a reoming hotse on the day except Saturday until the first of | premisés, An upper floor was used as August, at which time the fellow-up i vy L. B, 4 b R AR o furniture storage by L. E. Smith, Handy in|whose loss in the fire is put at about speaking of th: movement stated that|§2500, partly cgvgr:dmb;“ ins‘ur::em parents are not realizing that it is a{The Mullan estate is the heaviest nhational campaign and not purely lo-|josér toth on property and stock, this cal. The same thing that is being doné{ jass being estimated at about $7,000, in Putnam is being done all over the|partly covered by insurance. country and all is under government The fire is said to have started at supervision, It is beliéved that by thiS|a shed in the rear of the store. the campaign the lives of thousands of|fire running up and communicating to children will be saved, and that the|the larger structures, which were death rate of children under 5 years|sson in fames. of age will be materially decreased. Thé alarm for the fire came in at HEARD HAMILTON HOLT. ubout 3 a. m, and it was statéd Sun- &lng u;;; th; blaze was first notéd by : {2 , an o T Vi Audience at Pomfret Saturday Even- |Lignas et Theb:lr::;_ i "'é‘, ing Filled Pomfret Scheol Gymna-|was puiled in by William Murray, who sium, was assisting with work at the tower. The firé had gained good headway A number of Putnam people weére in | by the time the fire departmént got to Pomfret Saturday night aitending the|twork on it, but the men of thé de- Red Cross benefit at which Humnmnlm"ment worked splendidly. and they Helt, editor of the New York Inde-|had the &ood luck to have fige wat pendent, wds the prinecipal speaker.|ressure to back them up in their ef- Through the courtesy of Dr, Olmsted |forts. At one time, it was said, eight of Pomfret school, the lecture was|streams were béing played on the fire, given in the old gymnasium, which|thé origin of which is unknown. was filled. Dr. Holt’s talk, while in-| The fire Wwas in a quarter of the formal, was exceedingly instructive,|city whére it was a menace to scores and the descriptions of the events that {éf thousands worth of the city's mest he witnessed -on his recent trip to the|valuable and esséntial property; but front were graphi Lawréncé Per-|it was held In check and very little kins also spoke. Mr. Perkins has just|damage resulted to adjoining proper- returned from a year’s service with the | ty. st Y. M. C. A, and at present is récuper- The inmates of the rooming house ating from an attack in which he was |escaped to safety at the outbresk.o? gassed. The Pomfret Liberty cherus|the fire, which Was the third for which furnished music, assisted by Mrs.|an alarm has been rung in at about Schmidt of Philadelphia, who is pass- | the same heur in the morning within ing the summer at the Ben Grosvenor, |the last few days. John Ash, vice chairman of the Pom- Simends, Providence, is Sergsant Sharpe for Safe in France. safely somewhere in their daughter, and C. Mr. Barber is to passing the been attending summer Next Sunday ser- be in charge of John G. pulpit at - the Advent Elm Street. XNo longer will they have upon hiring halls in order days. Deeds were passed y he was brought to Warden F. E. Cunneen, number of members of escorted to St. James' OBITUARY. fret branch of the Red Cross, had thé i Mrs. Francois Bernier, evening in charge. CHAPLIN Mrsf Exilda Bernier, 49, wife of| Mrs. George E. Shaw is passing two e Francois Bernier, died Sunday morn-|Weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Silas!Sale of the Althea Lyon Place— home here. She had been | M. Wheelock, at Pleasant View, R.- T Mr. and Mrs, Ropert T. Chadwick are spending a week in Canton, Me. FATHER CABANEL RETURNS TO DESCRIBE EXPERIENCES. Chaplain of " Famous French Biue Devils Addresses Assemblage Which Crowds Bradley Theatre, Change in Hours of Service—Dam- age From Hail. Albert Tarh o vl The largest congregation of the sea- son attended church last week Sun- day and listened attentively to the fine sérmon delivered by the pastor, Rev. Guy D. Wingerd. The place at South Chaplin. knéwn as the Althea Lyon place has récent- 1y _been sold. By vote of the chuteh and Sunday school, the hours of service have been changer. Yesterday (Sunday), the morning service began at 11 o'clock and was followed by thé Sunday schgol at 12, It is héped this new arrange- ment will increase the attendance and nded Benefit Game. e at Putnam Sunday to see Bradley theatre was packed to the doors Sunday afternoon, at which time Father Cabanel, chaplain of the Chausseurs Alpins (the Blue Devils of France), lecturéd upon the French soldiers and the cause for which they are fighting. Fathér Cabanel spoke in thig city two weeks ago, at that time |interest at both sérvices. at the mother house of the Sisters of | The Sunday sthodl will be organis- the Holy Ghost, Church street, under | éd4 Sunday, whose auspicés he came, and under| The shower early in the week ae- whose auspices hé gave his retirn ad- | cémpanied by hail on Parish Hil, dress yesterday. His first appearance | breaking come window glass. of the game go to tiie meén Deputy Sheriff Charles BE. had illegal lights were or- Fenner Woodward in the 9 5 g b ] ] X M S 4 K ¥ DO NN NN demand the use of corn instead of wheat. And the most delicious form in which corn ever was served is —crisp, t bodied corn’