Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 9, 1918, Page 2

- “OFFERING YOU OUR REMAINING WARM WEATHER MERCHANDISE AT 'PRICES EVEN LOWER THAN WE QUOTED IN JULY. 5 Surely the height of value-giving has been reached, but it is imperative that 7 _goods be disposed of in order to accommodate Fall stocks, so we've completely igno profit-making in getting former prices down to' a -point - ; posal of remaining warm wéather merchandise. LET US-REMIND YOU thl("filedfipfimflk‘goingupsleldfly,and sthe merchandise offered in this August Clean-up-can-be used next year when such prices as \ghese will be impossible. You have need all -this season at deast for everything in this ewent, and prices are so low that it will pay you to'buy things for which you may have but a*few month’s use. :Here is the most timely and welcome Sale of Dresses we have had for a long time. You .may choose in the following materials: Novelty ‘Gingham, Crepe Gingham, Ramie Linen, White Voile, Figured and Floral Voiles, all attractive and prettily made and. effectively trimmed. This Clearance Sale offers an unusual opportunity to women looking for ad- Summer Dresses IN THE AUGUST CLEAN-UP SALE ditional garments for their wardrobe. putdoor events. sale. One lot of Wash Skirts, made in the follow- Jng fabrics: Plaid Palml Beach, Striped Palm Beach, Plain Palm Beach, Pique, Gabardine and Plaid and striped Silk, representing val- ues up to $8.50 — August Clean-up Sale AT $4.98 Price $4.98 ©One Jot of Wash Skirts in Pique, Gabardine, Palm Beach, both in regular and extra sizes, gwere $5.00 and $6.00—August Clean-up Sale . Price $3.98 AT $3.98 LOT No. 2—Summer Wash Dresses that o were $8.50 and $9.50 — August Clean-up 28 Sale Price $4.98 LOT No. 4—Summer Wash Dresses-that were $15.00 and $17.50—August Clean-up Sale Price $9.98 August Clean-up of WASH SKIRTS Just the Skirts women need for Summer week-ends and all These are pretty and cool, and new :look- ing, because they are the latest fashion and are made up of #abrics that withstand the hardest wear, and there’s plenty of wariety in styles and: fabrics, even though this is.a season-end LOT No. 1—Summer Wash Dresses that were $35.00 and $6.00 — August Clean-up LOT No. 3—Summer Wash Dresses that were $10.00 and $12.50—August 'Clean-up Sale Price $6.98 & Other Specials FOR $4.98 One ot of Women’s Ta regular $10.00 $4.98 MIDDY DRESSES Sale Prices 69¢ and 98c AUTO HATS AT HALF PRICE THE H. C. MURRAY CO. / and_reported at the exemption board, Mrefldy to go to France. He was ex- that will guarantee the entire dis- that much of $10:00 CRASH SUITS Crash Suits in natural color, suitable for seashore or moun- tain, all made in good style, value— ‘August Clean-up Sale Price One lot of Children’s Two- ‘|piece White Middy Dresses, some all white, others trim- med with pink or blue piping, age 3 to 6 years, were $1.00 and $1.50—August Clean-up One lot of Auto Hats, just what you need when you go autoing—your choice of any during this sale at half price. REGISTRANTS ‘m. .Y 3,000 Number- Expected in New Draft, About; the Fifth of September. . The local exemption board has re- ceived notice to prepare for the regis- tration for the mew draft which will probadbly take place the fifth of Sep- tember. The notice ~was Teceived from state -autherities. » The nofice states that about one and times as many men are expected to register as registered in 1917.. “This would bring the number over ' 3000, as about 2,300 registered heregin 1917, MISSED HiS CALL But Clarence J. Unger Reported as Soon as Notified—Passed For Lim-] ited Service. Clarence J. Unger, who was called to report to be sent to Fort Slecum, last week, reported to the local ex- emption ‘board Thursday. He has been employed in Brooklyn, N. Y, and in some way, his Zamily did not forward the call ie him. He was visiting relatives and was told as soon as he arrived that he had been called. He immediately packed a grip amined by (Dr. Simonds, the board physician, and found unfit for generai service, but was passed for limited service, Herbert Knox Smith to Speak. Sunday evening, at the band con- pert, a famous spedker and diplomat, Herbert Knox Smith, who was in’ ex- President Roosevelt's cabinet as sec- retary of commerce and labor, will speak under the auspiees of the fed- eral employment agency of this city Mr. Smith is a member of the Con nectiput State Council of Defense, and chairman of the committee on man power and labor, As he speaks under the auspices of the employment agency, and is well acquainted with labor conditions ‘throughout the state. Told to Beat 1t the police court Thursday morn- Frank Auger, of Lowell, Mass, given 24 hours to leave town. He was _on Main street, drnnk, Wednes- day evening, and was pinched when he started “sassing” the officer. Tn ing, ! was Installing .Big Bofler. At the Holland Silk Mill en Church street, a boiler, 20 feet long and six feet -in diameter is being instulled. This boiler will take the place of two «maller ones which hawe seen about thirty years of service. A new hoiler house will be constructed. While the hoilers are being placed in posxtk'm, the east mill is being run by electric- ity. WAS AT VIMY RIDGE Sergeant George A. Demin Lost Leg —Is Home Chaplin. Sergeant George A. Demin, who had one lex blown off in the battle of Vimy Ridge, has permanently located in Chaplin. Sergeant Demin is a mative of Chaplin, but enlisted in the Canadian Infantry while i _the Deominion. He % | has been fitted with a wooden leg and is able to mavigate nearly as well as before. He is mow living with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Demin of Chaplin, and is recuperating from the strain of fighting and spending over 2 year in hospitals. Fills Out Questionnaire. Tony Dagi of Moosup, who was in- cluded on the list of delinguents from this exemption board district, filled ont a questionnaire at the local board Thursday. His case will be decided today. Word has been ley Brodenski, ‘received that Stan- who also reported as Refrigerators Refrigerators A good Refrigerator will n'(more than pay its way these Idlys, but care should be used in the selection of one. We carry THE BOHN SYPHON, THE EDDY, ‘THE ‘SANITOR AND THE BERKSHIRE all well kmown 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 DANIEL F. THOMAS H KILLOUREY BROS. . delinquent hag been taker into the emergency. fleet. | FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EW- BALMERS jon St, Wiitimantic, Conn WHITE ROCK callers in Mystic, Sunday. ;| bovs' underdrawers, aprons, men's 5 .‘,’.'.'."’,.." 290 ilady Assistant) Mrs. Julia Hill of Providence Was| undershizts and girls’ chemises: They - a visitor. at Albert Bennetts, Satur- 3 Ladies' Aid- Sosiety Members Accom- plish Muach Valuable Work For Red Cross. Nelsie French of Willimantic with Miss Dorothy Iwell. Mgz Chasies Miner of North Ston- ington was a recent viistor here. Everett Codlin E. Dwight Cormell_and femily were AMain of North Stoning- with her sister, son of week and Ruth Brook. day, Idelia Lancaster spent the Wwith her aunt at Derby. Mrs. George Sharp and daughter, have returmed from Newport where they have been visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and son were visitors at Atlantic Beach, Sunday. Worked Fdr Red Cross. AThe Ladies' Aidwsoaety beld mr:;.- ugust meeting Wedpesday eveni Tar the past fow weeks the membacs have met once a week for Red Cross| work and forty-four articles have been completed, inciuding property-| Mr. week any one interested. Mr. Williams of Norwich and ) Travis of Westerly were m the v Iage on business, Tuesday. fall last week, is much improved. Fred Boucher bags, pajama suits, hospial shirts, ! Suaday at Quonocontaug Beach. have done extra well as the attend- ance has always been small, ranging from three to ten. The room Is open Wednesday evening for work except | the first Wernesday in the month and | it s hoped more will make an effort | to atterpl, not only the members, but Mrs. Chaurette, who received a bad, s the latest one in the village to purchase an automobile. 2nd Mrs, David Nason spent' DR € JACKSON DENTIST Removed to 715 Main St., Willimanti ‘Hours—9 a. M. to 3 . o Fhone ¢ JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmore & Shepard Funeral Director & Embaime: 60-62 North St.,, Willimanii Lady Assistan: T 1o . Belated Applé Bioom. cft’fllflzfl-&hflfla Fenton 21 2113 urch street picked -a perfect apple blogsom off of one of the trees in his erchard in this city Thursday. On the same tree there are spples which are nearly ready-to be picked. Finishing Up Work. The plumbers who are working on the sewer pipe on the bridge at the foot of Jillson's Hill will probably complete their work this week. All of the 80 feet of pipe which fell into the river has been replaced with the ex- ception of about one length and an expansive® joint. Two Deaths in One Day. The funera] of Emma, the three- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Brown, who died Wednes- day evening was held Thursday after- noon at 2 o'clock, with burial in St Joseph’s cemetery. . This is the sec- ond death in_the family in one day, as another daughter, 3 months old, died Wednesday morning. Police Business Picks Up. ‘Willimantic broke its spell of good behavior, Thursday, when three men were arfested on petty charges. Pre- vious to Thursday the department had not averaged one arrest a day, and during the last ten days of July, only one arrest was made. Those made on Thursday were: Frank Riley and Pat- rick Looney, drunk, and Edward Cady, who was' creating a disturbance on the corner of Pleasant and South streets, breach of the peace. Brief Mention, Chief” Killourey placed one of the silent policemen at the corner of Jack- son and Valléy streets, Thursday, so that now all ten of the signs pur- chased by the city are now in use, including the one which was broken, as it has been repaired. Medical Society. The City Medieal Society met at the home of Dr. Charles H. Girard at 29 Jackson street, Wednesday evening. There were eight members present. The chief event of the evening was the reading of a paper by Dr. Little, the American Thread Company physician, on his work in China as a physician. Refreshments were served, and the taceting broke up at a late hour. Extended Call. Rev. Harry S. McCready of York Village, Maine, ‘was extended a call to come to the local Congregational church, Thursday evening by the Ec- clesiastical Seciety of the church. He preached at the services in the local church July 28, and made a very fa- vorabie impression on the congrega- tion at that time. W. R. C. Pienic. o About a dozen members of the Wo- man’s Relief Corps of this city had a picnic in Chamberlain’s Grove, near South Windham, Thursday. The cool atmosphere of the grove was a pleas- ing relief to the ladies from the tor- rid weather in Willimantic. The trip wag made on the trolley, and they stayed at the grove nearly all of the day At Hartford Meeting. Superintendent H. J. Martindale of the Willimantic Employmet Agency attended the meeting of the superin- tendents of this state at Hartford on Thursday. Instructions were received from Federal Director Leo A. Korper. that war work - employers still have time to fill out their blanks for un. skilled male laborers. Only a very emall number of these blanks have been received to date. These blanks, which'go by the name of “FEmp’ 15" were sent out by the government at Washington, D. C., to every manufacturer and in case they have been lost, a new one may be ob- tained at the Willimantic office by re- quest. Uuon these blanks is based the quota of unskilled labor to be awarded to each industrial plant. Brief Mention. The silent policeman on the corner of Walnut and Main streets was broken Thursday evening by a local autoist. He reported the accident to the police. This is the second one that was broken. Willimantic Camp Ground Additional Names of Boys in Service —First Meeting .of .Season—Nor- wich F. M. Auxiliary Entertained By Mrs. Costello Lippitt—!mprove- ment Society to Omit Bazaar This Year. Edgar Clark Brownell should hase been included in the list of names of th® camp ground boys in the service. He enlisted in December on his eighteenth birthday and at last ac- counts was at Camp Stanley, Texas. Also the names of Alvin and Alva ‘Woodward should have been included. They are sons of Rev. William J. Woodward of Attawaugan and possi- bly there are others. Opening Meeting. The first meeting for the vear was held Fridav evening in the Niantic house. Captain Henry Randall was the Ieader. Sunday school was held Sun- day afternoon with Captain Jason Randall, superintendent and a pray- er meeting and praise service in the evening, led by Rev. R. D. D Dyson. All these meetings were well attend- ed. There will be prdyer meeting on Priday evening. led by Rev. William Crawford of Norwich Town. Improvement Soci Meets. The Ladies" Improvement Society held the first business meeting at their headquarters on Church circle, with a £0od attendance. Mrs. ~ George L. Randall, president of the society, was in the chair. It was thought advisa- ble not to %old the annual bazaar this vear, but the members have ice cream for sale during three afternoons. The staurant is opened and there will be a sale of fancy articles at the head- quarters and an entertainmert in the cvening at Pinehurst, the cottage, of Mr. and Mrs. Costelo. Lippitt, with a small admission fee. Visit From Norwich Auxifiary. The woman's auxiliary of the For- m Missionary society of Norwich nity M. F. church met with Mrs. pitt on Haven avenue, Wednesday. The members arrived on the ten and leten o'clock trolley cars, spending he day in the grove. Abount sixteen "ame up by special invitation of Mrs. itt and wers delichtfully enter- ned and served a fine lunch and| ngper under the trees in the grove.| 4 Return to Grove. Arthur ‘Andrews and famfly who vent two we in Lakeport, N. H,, sturned to the grove Sunday. H Mr. and- Mrs. George King and iaughter, Evelrn and Miss Annie “wems, with Miss Nellie Quinn. all © Suffield. motored to the grove on nday and are at Sunnyside cot- aggs. George Palmer and Mr. and Mrs. the v'u_-k‘nw-m are at the Susan Sweet cottage. Mrs. Lucius Foster, and : ‘Mary, from Manchester, are staying at the Foster cottage, on Simpson av- enue. Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Stanley and son, Robert, of Putnam, with Mrs. Stan. ley’s mpther, and her grandchildren, Arthur, Loulse and Wiltred Parsons, spent a few days recently at the Stan- ley cottage on Wesley circle. 3 Mrs. Laura Gasken and niece, Miss Grace Pinner from Attleboro, have ar- rived at the Sterry cottage for the rest of the season. ‘William Grout of Providence spent several days with his family of Une- da Rest cottage. Picnic Outing. Mrs. Sarah N. Niles and daughters, Marion and Mrs. Annie Way, from the city were guests at inshine cottage and enjoyed a picnic in the grove. R. J. Blanchard and family from redge for the month. erage for the month. Mrs. Alvin Lewis from Norwich, with her two granddaughters, have arrived at Craig-vy-Reos-cottage for the rest of the season. Mrs. Frank Barber from New Lon- don and her sister, Mrs. Joseph Wil- son, and Mrs. Arthur Pearce and daughter, Florence, from South Am- boy, N. J, are at Woodland Noah cottage, on Prospect avenue. Mrs. ‘Bean, wife of Dr. Beanm, and daughter, from Rockville, visited' thejr cottage for a few days. Mrs. Bean's niece, Miss Ruth E. Earl, of Malden, Mass., and Miss Florence A. Evans, of Everett, Mass,, are occupying the cot- At Norwich Town House. Rev. William Crawford and sisters, Misses Sarah and Marguerite Craw- ford, from Norwich, arrived in the grove Monday and are at the Norwick Town house on Church circle.” Mrs. Jane F. Hills of New Haven arrived at the Hills cottage on Church circle Saturday. her son and daughter, Harlan, of East Hampton, and Mary Grace Hills of New Haven, were with her over Monday. Miss Hills is superintendent of the Nurse association of New Haven. Mrs. Edward Adams of Norwich is spendipg several days with Mrs. Al- vin Lewis, at Craig-y-Reas- cottage. Mrs. James B. Chapman returned Monday to her home in Norwich. Mrs. Benjamin Luce and sons, from New York, arrived Saturday, at Way- side Inn cottage. on Faven avenue. Rev. F. C. Baker and family from Marion, Mass,, arrived at their cottage on_Prospect Hill, Tuesday. Captain Henry Randall. from New York, and family, Captain Jason L. Randall and family from Groton ar- rived in the grove last week. Mrs. Elwood and daughter, Lenore, and son, Kenerson, and Edgar Clark, all of New London, are at the New London hquse, on Church circle. There was. excitement among the children on the playground this week when it became known there was a small skunk in a hole there. It will be {nvited fo change its habitat or suffér ‘the consequences. Purchases Cottage. Miss Helen Dyson has purchased the Talcott cottage on Haven avenue. Miss Lydia Talcott and niece and Mrs. Nellie Alvord of Rockville visit- ed the grove Tuesday. PLAINFIELD Bowling Club Going to Vanquish Cen- tral Falls Club Saturday—British Relief Fund Reaches Fine Total of $2,630—Troop Trains Chesred—Big Mills Closed Because of Heat. The members of the Plainfield Bowl- ing club will go to Central Falls, R. I, Saturday to play a crack team of that city. The loca! team hopes to put up @ strong game against their opponents. The following members will motor to Central Falls;- Edward Parkinson, Thomas Bromi=y, Joseph Walker, Tim- othy Barnes, George Eastham, Joseph Wood, Walter Hurst, Thomas Rodes, Daniel Ratcliffe, William Collins, Har- old Becket, Joseph Hargraves, John Hargraves, Zeck Tetlow, Charles Ueaden, Joan Bottomley, _ Joseph Royle, Jchn' Jenks, Thomas Kershaw, William Booth, James McNulty, Asa Hilten, John Kay, John Ridens and Peter Houle. Barrett Judson and James Booth of Centerville, two for- mer local bowlers, will also accompany them. Britioh Relief Fund $2,638. felief furd for this week increased in Jewett City bat fell off in Plainfield. The amount collec $12.30 and in Jewett City $ The headquarters treasurer has received a check from the local treasurer making $2,600 sent to date. Thg total amount collected i3 $2,638.15. Harold Burke was a visitor in Prov- tdence Thursday afternoon. Patrick Burke has been spending a few days at his home in Newport. Empty Troops Train Delayed. One of the trains that transported the southern colored drafted men to Devens was detained many hours in Plainfield Wednesday evening while coming back empty. While traveling at the rate of 50 miles per hour, the switch broke and the latter part of the car went on the siding. Unable to stop quickly enough, the front part of the car. was torn off. After much trouble the car was put on the siding and the train continued on its way. Cheered Boys Going North, Thursday three troops rains with men from Fort Wright and Fort Terry passed through Plainfield. A large number of the local people assembled on the station platform and cheered the boys as they went by. The sec- ond train from Fort Wright was made ap of Batteries D, E and F. On ‘he train from ‘Fort Terry Joseph La- brecque was said to be seen, Rejected Five Times—Succeeds the Sixth, Morris Starkweather of this village enlisted in the navy Wednesday. Mr. Starkweather tried five times prior to his enlistmerit, but was rejected. He is eagerly waiting for the day when he will be cailed to duty. Notes. Charles Fletcher and Harold Ducet spent Thursday afternoon in Norwich. On account of the intense heat the Lawton Mills corporation closed down Thursday afternoon. A great number of the werkers went bathing in Can- terbury and Packerville. Mrs. Henry Starkweather is spend- ing a few days’ vacation in Williman- tie, BALTIC Local Guests at Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs, Adolph Fortier—Pur- chase of Scotland Road Farm. Mrs. Irene Buteau week at Ocean Beach. Miss Bibiane Gaucher Has returned from a week’s vacation in Worcester. George Morin, Jr,, is on a vacation with relatives in Rockville. Mrs. Leon Peloquin, Mrs Alfred Peloquin_and son are visiting rela- tves in Willimantic, At Golden Wedding. Mrs. E. E. Cote, Mrs. E. Case and daughter Louise ere in Pawtucket at the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Fortier, formerly of this vil- lage. Miss Agnella Gareau of Southbridge, is spending the Tel. connection- Herbert Allen and Miss Edith Allen ! Mass, is visiting at Mrs. A. P, Cote's. Louls . Hebert . has. moved with his The Plainfielq British-American war souvenirs—but I’ll give them all for Helmars family to Hénover. Farm Sold. Pratt Allen huy sold his farm on Scotland road to A. Tanguay of tie. Miss Anna Bibeault is spendin: vacation at the Cote cotiage on th Willimantic ruf. Mrs, W, E. Rocheleau and daush ters Dorothy and Patria are at way Lake, Raymond, N. H. Too Hot For Workers. The Baltic Mills company closed their mill Wednesday afternoon owing to_the excessive heat. Miss Vivian Despathy is visiting her aunt, Mrs. James McGuire Providence. GLASGO Outing to Watch Hill—Letter Ceived From W. F. Thorp. William _MeGovern with Co’s truck, took a party Hill, Sunday. the to guest, Mrs. day at Atlantic Beach. Mabel Blanchard spent end with Mrs. Pachaug. the George Edmon: the beach Sunday. The Ladies’ Aid society will meet - 1°F atch | body was 2% 3 Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Tift and their| U Jennie Hasley, spent Mon- | cemetery in Levi Day and several others were at with Mrs. Sterry Kinney next Wed- nesday afternoon. Letter From W. F. Thorp. W. G. Burdiek’ received a let- the first of the week from her ephew, W. I, Thorp, who is in active ser in France. He says he is al- unable to tell which is his best 4, his rifle or gas mask. . .- = I Services for Martin Jacob= Body Eent to Brooklyn for Burial. The funeral of Martin Jacob, 18, whe s ed in the Natchaug river Sunday afterftoon while bathing with was attended by friends hbors Tuesday evening ai ) at the home of s father, Charies acob, of Bedlam. "Rev. Guy D. Win: d, pastor of the Congregational | Re- | church, conducted the service. Thers, e b tributes of flowers from nds ang the South Chaplin Sunde o hich the boy attended. The. sent to Drooklyn Wedne MOTNing on the 10.04 express 6t al in the Lutheran Middle Village