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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19

provided for their entertainment a
program of games and music. Re-
freshments were served both in the
afternoon and evening, and both af-
fairs were very pleasant. Mrs. Greg
DRY was left with many lovely gifts as
remembrances OF the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
JOLLY NINE WITH MRS. PFAFF.

Members OF the Jolly Nine club en-
joyed the afternoon yesterday as the
guests OF Mrs. Charles Pfaff, 1927 AK
en- street. South Rock Island. The
game OF 500 was played and the prizes
fell 10 Mrs. Henry Geisler, Mrs. A j.
Riess and Mrs. Bert Brostrom of Mo
line drew the all cut favor. \ deli
cious dinner. served in courses, follow
the games. The club will be en-
tertained in two weeks by Mrs. Kate
Mchr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
AIKEN STREET SEWING SOCIETY.

The Ladies' Sewing society OF Aiken
street. chapel was entertained yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. T,
Loreltzen, 600 Hinrichs street, South
Rock Island. There was a large at
tendance of the members and they
spent a pleasant social time and the
hostess served them with nice lunch.
The society was invited to meet with
Mrs Ben Dunlap in two weeks.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19


did when the doctor
was treating me. !
don't suffer any
bearing down pains
at all now and I sleep
well. / cannot say
enough for Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound and
Liver Pills as they
have done so much
for me. I am enjoy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19

ding of yesterday was made as sim
pie as possible. MT. Tiedemann has
been employed for number of years
as a salesman for the Mueller Lum-
Der company.
The announcement of the wedding
will come as a surprise to the friends
OF the young people in the two cities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
wR G SOCIAL SESSION.

The social session of the Woman's
Relief corps was held yesterday in
Memorial hall in the court house. The
ladies spent the afternoon sewing and
they were served with a lunch by the
committee in charge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
Dramatic.

'All the worlds a stage" and there
are some people who are giving vaude-
vile performances without knowing
it.-New Orleans Picayune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
What $40 DID
FOR This WOMAN
The Price She Paid for Lydia
E.Pinkham'sVegetableCom-
pound Which Brought
Good Health.

DanvilIe, Val have only spent ten
dollars on your medicine and l feel SO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
INSTRUMENTATION

Miss Ellen Isaacson. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. +. p. Isaacson of Mather-
vile. and a. f. Gustafson of Moline
were united in marriage yesterday at
noon at the home of the brides par
ents. Rev. Edward Ekstrom of Salem
Lutheran church, Moline. officiating.
They We're attended by the brides sis
ter and brother. Miss Susie and AL
bert lsaacson. The bride wore a gown
of white wolfe. lace trimmed, over
white silk and she carried brides
roses. Her attendant was dressed i'm
white with trimmings of green. A
wedding dinner was served in four
courses with covers laid for II guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustafson viii reside at
727 Third street Moline. The bride
has made her home in Rock Island for
the past few years. The groom is
carpenter employed in Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
CARD PARTY SUCCESSFUL AZ.
FAIR

The card party given last evening
at ST. Joseph's school hall by ST. Mar
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-11-19
Disappearing Front Seats

a MOST attractive feature, introducing a
\ luxury entirely new-just the seating
capacity Immediately wanted for two, three
or four people. When not in use, front seats
fold out of the way, affording unobstructed
view ahead and a roominess never before en-
ioyed in a Coupe. Think of the desirability of
having at will two, three or four-passengerc car.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
PLAINFiELD MAN sWINDLEp. Alleged to Have Parted with sfe,ooo to Man of Mystic Powers Who was to Make it Increase,

If an almost unbelievable story of gullibility is true, one of the fancdest bucanneering stunts pulled of in this state in many a day was recently staged in Putnam. and. as the story runs. the victim of 1t was separated from about $16,000 in real money. Those who are alleged to know the facts in the case are very reticent about giving out any information. but there seems to be some ground for be- lief that one George - of the town of Plainfield has been trimmed in a way that almost gives even a disin- terested person a headache when he stops and gives thought to the matter,
 The story is that a person represent fng himself to be possessed of occult powers and the wonderful gift of wishing, as 1t were, on money the faculty of an extraordinary earning power came to this city and establish ed headquarters. His alluring corre- spondence and "advance notices, as 1t were again. were directed to pen sons having money and at the same time being susceptible to separation from 1t if the right kind of bait were offered.
 The gentleman, distinguished in ap- pearance and suave in manner. was
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22

supposed to be the member of a
 learned profession, in addition to be-
 ing possessed of magic and mysterious
 powers. Persons came to see him here,
 among them, it is said, a Plainheld
 man. The story is that the man was
 led to believe that if he brought a
 sum of money-a large sum-with him
 at a time that would be appointed, the
 man of mystery would possess it with some miraculous faculty of doubling itself within a very short time. This was to be done by the laying on of hands and some other procedure. just what 1t is difficult to learn, for as has been said those who are supposed to know about the matter will not talk. The money was to be brought in $1,0o0 bills. Herein the story of what transpired begins the recitation of the working of
 the old envelope game. embelished with some fossy and up-to-date tive: of the exchange of envelopes, without the knowledge, of course. with the victim of the plot, the taking of a
 fee for the transaction and the giving of directions for placing the money in some place of safe keeping, preferably l allowing it to remain there for a cer- tain specified number of days so that
 the charm might take.
 If what is said about the case be true, the OlTeCIlOuS OI lu0 DuflCO ar tist were followed to the letter. Imagine the surprise of the man who rod tre. money when he went to get
 his wizardized wealth and discovered that tne envelope that contained the bills was filled. with nothing but worthless paperi Goodbye $16,000- goodnight-goodnight.
 There has been some mighty active work done to capture the clever and heartless swindier, it is said, but it
 has been done and is being done 80 knowledge of it can talk they just won't. The case is a big one, but not ripe enough, if it ever will be, for pub | lie digestion in all it's details. at just | this time.
 l citys Notes.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Miron end | Master Irving Miron motored to Min- bury, Mass, Sunday.
 Local Hebrews were at Worcester, Boston and other New England cities | for the observances of. the new year. Frank Cordier. who underwent an operation several weeks ago, has so | far recovered that he expects to be able to return to work nextsweek. = John Salvas, who has been running I a barber shop at Nantucket during the | He is to be located in Hartford. | Principal George W. Hathaway. who has benn spending the summer at Tiyerton. returned to Putnam, Monday. John A Riordan of Pawtucket was a visitor with friends in Putnam, Mon day.
 | The democratic county convention is to be held here Thursday afternoon Of | this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
PLAINFlELD
New Library to Open Oct. 3rd-Soeial for New Pastor and Wife-Bis Crowd at Ball Game.

Track-Walker Thomas King spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in New Haven.
 The Earnest Workers met with Miss Mary Kingsley Saturday afternoon. and planned work for the fall and winter. This is the first meeting since the summer vacation.
 New Library to Open.
 At the library meeting held Friday evening at the horne of MT. and Mrs Walter Kingsley, it was voted to open the new library to the public. Oct. 3rd The rooms will be open every Tuesday and Saturday from p. m. to %. m. and those who wish to join the asso- ciation are entitled to the use of one book week on payment of a small sum yearly. The use of additional books will be 2 cents each. Others can use the books on payment of a small sum for each one taken out The low rate brings the books within the reach If all.
 Village Notes.
 James German blew out large rock ;n the road near Miss Sarah Spalding's residence Saturday afternoon.
 Those guide boards seem to be slightly twisted somehow.
 Hon. Bryan F. Mahan, his wife and daughter. of New London, were visit ors in Plainfield Saturday. Russell French has finished work for Edward Hall and returned to his home in Providence.
 Mrs. Jennie Rathbun, who has been very i'll for several months. Is so much better that she was out to church Sunday.
 Church Social Planned. The Ladies Aid society of the Con- gregational church is to hold social | in the vestry Friday evening to give the new pastor, Rev. MT. Larkin and l his wife a chance to meet their peo- | pie in social way
 New Pastor Breaches. The Congregational church was well | filled Sunday morning to welcome the new pastor, Rev. MT. Lariin, whe preached an excellent sermon. In the evening the Christian Endeavor meet | ing at o'clock was led by Miss Ruth A. Hall. Subject-"Share your bless
 ings" At o'clock. Rev. MT. Larlir preached from the text-"And God SC loved the world that He gave His only ! begotten son, that whosoever believed | on Him should be saved" | Sheriff B1iven kept order at the bal game Saturday afternoon. l Wells are getting low and unless the | line storm comes soon, water will be scarce.
 | $500 at Game. The third of a series of three games ! between the rival ball teams of Plain. | field and Moosup was played here Sun- day afternoon, and resulted in a score
 Of 5 to 4 in favor of Plainfield This gave the championship to Racine's Plainheld team. Manager Racine has
 worked hard to bring his team up tc their present standard and Is justly helped them to win. The attendance | well pleased with the success he has at the ball ground Sunday was 3,5G0 l Alva Parson of Putnam spent Sun-
 day with Miss Sarah Spalddng where Mrs. Parsons Is visiting. | Heavy Trolley Traffic. l The electric cars between Centra, | Village and Plainf1eld was packed bott ways Sunday afternoon, one car goine | south bringing 143. The north bound | car after tho game was so packed that | It was stopped just out of the villa ge for the conductor to collect fares.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22

NO more soliciting for funds toward
 Sie support of charitable enterprises in
 distant states and cities is to he y,er-
 nltted in Putnam unless the authori-
 ues can satisfy themselves that those Who solicit are bona fide solicitors. Soiored persons who were in Putnam Monoay and sought permission to go out t. gathering coin for an institution that they have collected for here be- lore were told that they would not be granted permission and that if they did go out collecting it would be at tnelr own risk as to being arrested and neid pending an investigation of their sslanoins- They finally decided to leave town and did so on an afternoon train. These persons may have been clothed with authority to collect funds for the institution they claim to rep resent, but the off, ~S>s here were taking uo chances on tfc matter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
MYSTIC
Reception to Be Rendered Rev. M. P Hart by New Britain Parish-Gen eraI News.


 Concerping the new rector of St. Patrick's church, Mystic, a New Bri- tain correspondent writes: At the masses in St. Mary's church, Sunday, special mention was made of the transfer of Rev. M. P. Hart. for tor at St. Mary's church, to a pas torate at Mystic. At the g o'clock mass, Rev. J. eE. Fay paid a high tri- bute to Father Hart telling of the many kind acts he performed which served to endear him to the hearts of all with whom he came in contact, and caused his people to remember him as kind, lovable priest. It was announced that plans are be- ing made for grand farewell recep- | tion to Father Hart. when the parish will give him a purse, and the school children will also make him a present. At all the masses next Sunday. a spe- cial collection will be taken up for the benefit of the leaving priest, and the various church societies will also de- wise means of raising money with which to swell the fund. The boys of l the school of which Father Hart was principal, will give him chalice, and the girls present will be household linen. It is planned to tender Father Hart an invitation to come to this city some evening next week. when the re- ception will be in the form of sur prise.
 Local Notes. Friday evening the royal purple de- | gree will be conferred on a class of candidates at the meeting of the Mys- tic encampment.
 Mrs. Ebert Maynard and son Cor don have gone on visit to relatives in GuiIford.
 Fred Ketchum has returned from New York
 The meeting of the W. c. T. U. will
 be held this afternoon in their rooms In Bank square.
 Miss Laura Mallory, of Loomis. N
 r.. IS visiting Miss Eleanor Fish.
 Mrs. Mary McGonigal is visiting 1T
 Monson. Mass.
 Miss Jessie Divisick and Harold Di. v1sfck have returned to Brooklyn aftel
 a visit with their sister, Mrs. Clarence | Hubbs.
 Thomas W. iRyley of Greenwich am Norris w. Ry1ey of Norwich were al
 their homes for over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
TWO NEW CORPORATIONS.
Elected at Mondays Meeting of Saw inss 6ank-PIap to Mako Cash Loans Announced.

Two new corporators, Phillip Wois- ard and Claus A. Hagstrom. both of the town of Thompson, were elected corporators at a meeting of the cor porators of the Putnam Savings bank Monday afternoon. The meeting of the corporators was followed by a meeting of the trustees.
 It was stated after the meeting that the present condition of the bond mar ket absolutely precludes a release of a large allotment of funds to depositors, the paying out of g. percentage of what they are accredited with on their pass books.
 With the cash on hand however, loans are to be made up to 1000. with sliding scale of interest charges as follows: 4 per cent for amounts up to S200; per cent for sums in excess cf s2O0 and up to $500; per cent for sums in excess of $500 and up to $1 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
FUNE ERAL.
w. L. Kennedy.


 Funeral services for w. L.. Kennedy were held at his home here Monday afternoon, Rev. J. R. Stubbert of the Baptist church officiating. The bear CTS were Frank Miller of Woodstock. John A. Dady. W. S. Johnson, and Dr. was by a quartet composed of Samuel Rich. Mrs. William Warren, Edith Bowen and Norman Kennedy.
 Burial was in the Kennedy family plot in Dayville cemetery
 Seniors Officers.
 Following are the newly elected of hcers of the senior class of Putnam High school: President Dana Johnson; vice president Miss Minnie Cannon : treasurer, Katherine Seward; council members, Arthur Blackmore, Phoebe Beard.
 Good Record Broken.
 After long period during which there was no court business-practi- cally the entire month of September four cases came before Judge Mann Monday morning in the city court One man was sent to Jail, two others, who had pleaded guilty to having been in. toxicated. were discharged, and the case of fourth was continued unti this morning that further investi. gation might be made of the charg, that he fired off some dynamite neal the Manhasset village.
 Cases to Come Before Superior Court Sessions of the superior court fol the week will begin here this Clues day) morning, Judge Joseph L. Tuttl, presiding, when the case of Gordon A Johnstone, Atlanta, Ga, vs the Dan, felsonville Cotton company will b, taken up. This case will be before : jury and will probably occupy at leas two days. The case of Charles Barror ys. The Crystal Water company, Dan ielson. has been continued to October In this case the plaintiff claims dam ages for injuries he received wf1il, serving a sentence at Brooklyn jail Taken over to Danielson with a ganf of prisoners engaged in digginf trenches for water mains through Pot ter street he suffered broken les when a caye-in occurred. Pastmasters' Night Planned. Quinebaug lodge of Masons of thi. city is preparing for what is expected to prove an exceptionally interestinf lodge night This is to be past. masters night and it is set forl tn, third Thursday in October. Past mas ters for 30 years back are expected t, come back in as many instances a. possible and all of the chairs are to b. filled by past masters. Invitations ar l to be sent to lodges of the order il towns in this vicinity and a big gath ering is anticipated.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22

young fellow in Westerly declares he is going out with @ gun to get the fellow who fired the gun that carried with it the death knen of the straw hat.
 Miss Esther Griswold. of Kensing- ton, Conn.,, the new teacher of English in the Westerly High school, resumed her studies on Monday. She was de- layed a week in arriving. as she had not fully recovered from an operation for appendicitis.
 Miss Bessie c. B. Fox of Williams Memorial Institute, New London, and a resident of that city. who has been employed in the Barbour pharmacy during vacation, has returned to the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy to resume her studies.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
n; George E. Allen and Walter D.

town; George E. Allen and Walter D. Kenyon, Hopkinton.
 By order of the court Charles C. Sweet was made foreman of the jury. The jurors. after being charged by the court as to their duties, retired to con- slider the criminal cases, of which there are 13. The court then proceed ed to call the docket of cases and the same was disposed of in the fol- lowing order:
 Chief of Police Thames E. Brown of Westerly. complainant. vs. George Joseph Bookalaub. alias. Assault. Continued to Sept. 23 for sentence. ~ Thomas n9an E; ras, Brown. sn, eomplainant, Ts. Continued to Sept. 24 for notice.
 Thomas E. Brown, complainant, vs. Pasquale Salemano. Continued to Sept. 24 for sentence.
 Thomas B. Brown, complainant, vs.
 Dr. Percy A Senior. Murder and
 Thomas F. Brown, complainant, vs William A. Stedman. Breaking and entering.
 Thomas E. Brown, complainant, vs. Angelo Custodi. Breaking and enter ing
 Thomas E. Brown, complainant. vs. Benjamin F,ain. Breaking and enter ing.
 Thomas P. Brown. complainant, vs. Robert D. Fain. Breaking and enter ing.
 Leonard E. Fielder vs. Harold Kingsley. Larceny.
 Sheriff John R. Wilcox. complain ant, vs. Henry R. Chappell. Larceny of automobile.
 James D. CasweI, complainant, vs Henry E. Hazard. Manslaughter. James D. Caswell vs. John Lasell Felonious assault.
 James D. Caswell. complainant. vs Carroll Brown. Felonious assault. Clifford E. Potter. complainant, vs Harold l.. Morris. Breaking and en- tering and larceny. Among the cases to be tried at this session are Emma Hudson vs. the Washington County Agricultural so- ciety: Trial second jury day. Coe- Mortimer company ys. Stephen F Tefft: Trial second jury day. Frank R. Mackenzie ct al. vs. George E Wood, Capital City Lumber company vs. Charles F. Ecc1eston. Assigned tc Westerly. Narragansett Pier company vs. Edward E. Coggeshall. town treas urer. Sarah Nicholas vs. Frean Ter minist, Narragansett Pier company vs Sarah A. Davis ct a1., Nora E. Whit ford vs. Rowland B. Palmer, town treasurer.
 New actions at law are as follows John S. Kenyon ct al. vs. James Gee;
 Isaac c. Ellis: William H. Grifith & Co. vs. CSlara N. Karibe: Frank w Coy Real Estate company ct al vs
 James M. Pendleton, town treasurer trial first jury day. Westerly session; Allen B. Rathbun vs. Roxanna Rath,
 bun, executrix, assigned to Nov. IS; Daniel Spink vs. Martin Randall, as. signed to Nov. IS; American Dyewoot company vs. Locustville Woolen com. pany, assigned to Sept. 29; John F Champlfn vs. Fletcher Land company
 passed; Frank L.. Nichols vs. Fred P Gardiner ct al. assigned to Nov. 18 Concentina Grills vs. Natele Boncen. | uto. passed: Lloyd L. Main vs. Car
 Andrews. motion pending (passed).
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
COLCHESTER

Charles Wilbur of Salem was Q caller here Saturday,
 Miss Annie May Robinsen of New Haven WAS 8 visitor in town Friday.
 Mrs. Kate Brand Of New York was William Cone of Miilington was a Colchester caller Saturday,
 Cecil Bigeiow of Boston Is the guest of his parents, MT, and Mrs, Guy M. Bigelow, on South Main street,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
DIED SUDDENLY.
Charles Gorham. 30, Expires at His
 Home Sunday Evening.

Charles Gorham, aged about 80, died suddenly at his home here Sunday evening. He has been in poor health for some time, but his death came as a great surprise to his relatives and friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
Local Laconies.

Louis Fountain, chauffeur for Will liam D. Hoxie, has typhoid fever.
 George Newell is seriously i'll at his home in High street from cerebral embolism.
 William H. Browning. who has been off duty four months on account of illness has resumed his clerkship in the Ira B. Crandan store.
 The Oertel paintings that have been on exhibition in the art room of the public library all summer are being boxed for shipment to the owner, a son of the deceased artist.
 Rev. John Mansfield Gorton, curate of Grace Episcopal church. New York city, who has spent the summer as a guest of Mrs. Horace Babcock in Elm street, returned to New York Monday.
 There is general demand for exten- sion of the straw hat season. and a
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
"Gets-It" for Corns a
 Sure as Sunrise

New Plan. corns shriveI, vanish.
 Until "GETS-IT" was born nobody was ever sure of getting rid of corn. Corn treatments nearly all con- tained the same ingredients, only some were liquid, some plasters, some
Norwich bulletin., 1914-09-22
Yankee Doodle had . limp. He had to ride . pony

wrappers" and some in salve forT: Now comes "GETS-rT' with a newly Siscovsred Formidable corn cure on new principle and 2 simple plan that never fails. This Is why GETS bieeest-sellinS corn cure the world has ever known.
 There's no more need of fussing with corns. no more digging or cut ling. There's nothing to press down on the corn. nothing to tnfame the flesh. to pull the corn , or -,s cause g. pan; an seconds. That's all For any cora. calious, wart or bunion-
 "GETS-IT'' is sold by druggists rect by E. Lawrence & O., Chicago.