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The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-07-08

to removing her family ana Servants
there. But, alas, it is difficult for WON
en- to get on without men. Mrs. Wild
dared not live on the island without
one. Besides, she needed one to run
her motorboat, There was another
reason for mans presence. Mrs. Wild
desired to prevent any Of her daugh-
ters suttors from landing on her re-
treat, and she needed some one strong
enough to keep them off.
Mrs. Wild advertised for a person tn
NIL this requirement. Several Young
men answered her advertisement but
the lady did not engage any of them.
she waited till an elderly one applied
for the job and engaged him.
John Doolan had white hair and a
white beard. But he seemed to be
quite strong and said that he was DER
rectly able to hold the dock against
all comers. he went to the island a
couple Of days before the family TO
make preparations. When they arriv-
ed all was in order for their reception.
AS Mrs. Wild had ANTICIPATED. thew
had not been at their summer homo
long before one Of Jeannette's suitors
appeared at the dock. He was refused
landing by John Doolan. He sailed
around to another part of the island.
Dut John was there with q gun to re-
ceive him. Mrs. Wild was so pleased
with this action Of Johns that she
gave him a five dollar gold piece. Soon
after this another boat appeared. and
handsome young fellow In yachting
costume was about to step out on to
the landing when John ordered him
on. He poked card at his opposer,
but John said that If he were the presi-
dent himself he could not come ashore.
Argument having failed, the visitor
tried bribery. John proved tncorruptt-
DIE There was nothing for the yachts
man to do but sail away.
Mrs. Wild, to whom John reported
all these noble acts Of defense, was de-
lighted On several occasions no
brought the cards that were given him
to his mistress, Some of the men who
had left them she knew, and some
were strangers to her. 1t made no diff
ference who they were. She had de-
termined to keep men away from her
daughter for that summer, and. having
secured the services Of a man who was
capable and trustworthy, she gave her
SELF no concern. She declared that il
was the first summer she had felt easy
about Jeanette since she was fourteen
years old.
But one day a thunderbolt came ont
OF clear sky. The fond mother while
taking stroll over her island. walk
Ing through a thick wood heard voices
near her. She listened and recognized
Jeannette's voice. Then came a mans
deeper tones. The latter sounded much
Ike John Doolan.
Could 1t be that the flirt, deprived of |
association with men, had cast her
tolls about the old servitor? The sus-
picton brought a shock to the doting |
mother.
Advancing toward the sounds. she
oeeped through a break in the leaves.
and there, sitting on a log with their |
backs to her, were John and Jeanette.
lohn's arm around Jeannette's waist.
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Mrs. Wild tore through the under
brush like a fury. Hearing the noise
Of breaking brush behind them, the
culprits jumped to their feet, turned
and confronted the angry mother.
While she was delivering TRADE Of
reproaches John pulled of his white
beard and stood revealed as the most
persistent Of Jeannette's suitors.
'Woe is me, Mrs. Wild" he said
with head bent low. "T confess myself
a great sinner. Jeanette wrote me
that you were to remove her here, and
L seeing your advertisement for a de-
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-07-08
ARTHUR'S
WOOING
By ETHEL HOLMES

Jeannette Wild was an incorrtgible
airt. Perhaps 1t was not her fault;
perhaps 1t was, There was something
about her that attracted men. whether
1t was Intentional or not. A pleasant
smile lowered about her lips; there was
a sparkle in her eye. When she said
anything droll she had way Of cock
ing her head on one side, like a bird.
that was very attractive. Jeanette
was an innocent girl In every respect,
and no word Of scandal was ever spo-
ken against her.
But her flirtations were very annoy
ing to her mother In the first place.
her daughter was too young to make
an intelligent choice Of a husband: in
the second, she had not finished her
education. When she was nineteen
years old, having become entangled
with three suitors, her mother resolved
upon drastic measures. The spring
was coming on, and the good lady.
dreading the advantages that summer
possessed for love affairs, resolved TO
take her daughter where a man could
not get near enough to fall in love with
her.
Mrs. Wild had no confidence In any
place Of abode that was not isolated.
A land fortress would need a moat
which was 1mpracticable. No place
would do unless surrounded by wa
ter. So an island it must be.
In Casco bay, on the Maine coast are
a number of islands. In the center of
one OF these islands Is a cottage. Mrs.
Wild rented this cottage with a view
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fender, applied for the place In the
uniform of veteran. have perform
ed my duties TO the best of my ability" !"
Its all right, mamma" pleaded
Jeanette. Your bringing me here
has brought me to a decision. I love
Arthur and will marry no one else,
His wooing has charmed me-
Since Arthur was an eligible young
man with a fortune Mrs. Wild made a
virtue Of necessity, forgave them. and
consented TO an early marriage.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-07-08
DOnQDdG G RiSDOSte per Di-
VeIhe CittQdiIi HneriCQIi

D. Have you read the Consti-
tuition Of the United Statesi
R. Yes.
D. What form of Government
is thisf
r. Republic.
D. What is the Constitution of
the United States?
R. 1t is the fundamental law of
this country.
D. Who makes the laws of the
United StatesY
R. The Congress.
D. What does Congress consist
off
R. Senate and House of Rep
resentatives.
D. Who is our State Senator /?
R. Theo. M. Kurtz.
D. Who is the chief executive
OF the United Statesf
r. President.
D. How long is the President
of the United States elected9
R. 4 years.
D. Who takes the place of the
President in case he diesf
r. The Vice President.
D. What is his namef
R. Thomas R. Marshall.
D. By whom is the President of
the United States electedH
R. By the electors.
D. By whom are the electors
elctedf
R. By the people.
D. Who makes the laws for the
state of Pennsylvania.
R. The Legislature.
D. What does the Legislature
consist OF
R. Senate and Assembly.
D. Who is our Assemblyman3
R. Wilmer H. Wood.
D. How many State in the un-
ionf
r. 48.
D. When was the Declaration
of Independence signedi
R. July 4, 1776.
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d. BY whom was it writteni
R. Thomas Jefferson.
d. Which is the capital of the
United States?
r. Washington.
d. By whom are they electedF
R. By the people.
d. For how longR
R. 6 years.
D. How many representatives
are theref E.
R. 435. According to the pop
ulation one to every 211,OoO, (the
ratio fixed by Congress after each
'susUsO IBIuusoSP
D. Which is the capital of the
state of Pennsylvania.
R. Harrisburg.
d. How many Senators has
each state in the United States
Senatef
r. Two.
D. Who are our U. S. SenatorsF
R. Boise Penrose and George
T. Oliver.
D. For how long are they elect
ed?
R. 2 years.
D. Who is our Congressman
R. S. Taylor North.
ID. How many electoral votes
has the state of Pennsylvania
r. 38.
d. Who is the chief executive
of the state of Pennsylvania
R. The Governor.
d. For how long is he electedf
r. 4 years.
D. Who rs the Governorf
R. Brumbaugh.
d. Do you believe in organized
government
r. Yes.
D. Are you opposed to organi1.
ed government
R. No.
D. Are you an anarchists
R. No.
D. What is an anarchistH
r. A person who does not be-
ieve in organized government.
D. Are you a bigamist or poIi+
gamistf
r. No.
D. What is a bigamist or poly
gamisti
r. One who believes in having
moro than one wife.
d. Do you belong tc any secret
Society who teaches to disbelieve
IN organized government
r. No.
d. Have you ever violated any
Continued on page 4
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FOR SALE-Farm of So acres
in Rayne township, IA mile
from Kimmel station on the B.,
r. and P. Good house and barn,
fruit and good spring water.
Cheap to quick buyer. Inquire at
Patriot Office.
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FOR SALE QId WANT Ids.

Advertisements under this head 1c
a word each insertion.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

James O.: Blair. of Waterbury,
formally of Westerly, is here on a
brief visit.
Admiral Herbert Omar Dunn, Unit
ed States navy, spent the week end at
his home, Dunns Corners.
ChautauQua week begins today
(MOnday) with a street parade which
pictures will be taken and shown on
the opening night.
Aside from the councilmen and
those representing the Narragansett
Lighting company and Westerly Light
and Power company the only persons
at the hearing in regard to reduction
of rates were Frank W. Coy, charles
J. Butler and Orlando R. Smith.
The first subscription dinner dance
of the season was given Saturday ev-
ening at the Misquamicut Golf
club, Europe's orchestra furnishing
the music. 1t marked the opening
Of the new lounge. one of the most
beautiful country club rooms in Amer
lea.
Edwin Hill secretary of the Nor
wich Y NJ c A. preached in the
First Baptist church, Westerly. Sun
day morning. The pastor. Rev. F.
Stewart Kinley, conducted the funeral
service Of Annie E. wife of Captain
James z. Lake, in North TfvertOn.
Rev. Mr.. Kinlev conducted the even
ing service at the church.
The Fifth company, Coast Artillery
corps. left Westerly, Sunday morning,
for Fort Greble, where they were land
ed at the wharf and commenced eight
days tour of duty. Major Arthur n.
Nash is also with the state troops I'M
til next Sunday. Next week Major
Bourbon A Babcock will go to camp
with the second detachment of troops.
The national convention of the An
! cient Order of Hibernrans of Amerf-
! ca, will be held in Boston, this week
and Westerly will be represented at
| the convention by Michael J. Burke
! state vice president of the order. and
| Mrs. Michael J. Burke, vice president,
| and Mrs. Cornelius Shea, Washing
ton county vice president of the La
| dies auxiliary, A. o. H.
| The body of Robert F. F'urness, a
! chauffeur of Hartford, who with two
| young ladies' We're drowned by the up
setting of a canoe off Madison, July
! 4 was recovered in the sound off Mad
| isOn. Saturday. He was the BROTH
| err of Frank L. Furness, manager of
the Rhode Island hotel, Westerly. One
/ of the other bodies was found last
| Thursday. The other was found Sun
! day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

In preparation for the hearing of
the public utilities commission on the
petition of the selectmen of the town
Of Stonington for a f1agman at the
Palmer street crossing during the
night season Christopher Simmons
was assigned to the crossing for Fri
day and Saturday from 6 p. III. to 6
a. m.-He took correct count of all au-
tomObiles and other vehicles and all
pedestrians using the crossing; also
the trains and their number that pass
ed over the crossing between the
hours designated. There is a fiagman
on regular duty at the crossing from
a. m. to p. m. The petition of the
selectmen comes as a result of a train
striking the automobile of Contractor
Louis DotOIo and killing Mr.. DotolO,
about a month ago. The hearing will
be next Wednesday.
Charter Revision Desired
The legislature of 1917 will be asked
to revise the charter of the borough of
StoningtOn that has been in existence
105 years and with but very few chang
es. One of the changes proposed will
be in regard to the opening of the
polls at borough elections. At present
the polls are open only from 2 to 4
O'Clock in the afternoon, and in con-
sequence the workingman cannot
vote without much inconvenience and
peculiarly loss. 1t is planned to
have the polls open the same hours as
prevail at state elections.
The next borough election will be
held July 81 and the principal contest
will be for the warden Of the borough.
The present incumbent is Cornelius B.
Crandall who has been a member of
the board of wardens and burgesses
for twenty years and warden for six
teen years. His opponent is Deputy
Sheriff William F. Broughton.
Two Court Cases.
In the town court of Stonington
Saturday, Joseph Shay was adjudged
guilty of the theft of peaches and fin
ed $12 and costs. For being intoxicat-
ed Carl Snyder was fined 81 and costs.
Both were committed to the county
Jail at New London in default of pay
ment.
House Sold at Auction.
Joeph B. Wilcox sold at public auc-
| ton Saturday a house located on the
| Wimpheimer plot, that is to be laid
out for up-to-d date dwellings. The
purchaser is William Speer and he
will remove the house to the adjoining
| property owned by him. There will be
a mile of streets in this plot and the
Vito Construction Co will do the work
Local Jottings.
! Judge and Mrs. Wurtum A. Breed
] Will return this week from a visit in
TWO COWS owned by Ralph W
| Wheeler in the Road district were
killed by lightning in Thursdays
storm.
Rev. F. A. Jost, D. D., of the Yale
School of Religion, supplied the pull
pit of the Second Congregational
| church Sunday morning.
| Miss Mildred Crandau gave a birth
day party to a number of friends, in
Guiding Kappa class of the First Bap-
fist church, Friday evening. The hos
tess is the daughter of Warden and
Mrs. Cornelius B. Crandall.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

law were Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Heibel
Timothy Sullivan, who has been at
his home, after a surgical operation
has returned to his work in Water
bury.
Mrs. Jones and daughter, Bertha,
spent Sunday at Ocean Beach
Misses Laura Campbell and Rose
Sinner of Providence were week END
visitors with Thomas Higham and his
family.
Miss Maggie Mack, nurse in st. Jo-
seph's hospital, WilIimantic. is spend
ing a vacation with her parents
George Bell and family leave town
today (Monday) for Groton Long
Point, where Mrs. Fell and family
will spend the summer
Workmen for the Shore Line com
pany are repairing the track on High
street.
Joseph Radcliffe of Woonsocket, for
merly OF Baltic, is spending two
weeks vacation with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. David Radcliffe.
Employed in Railroad Office.
Warren Hines is employed in the
office Of the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad Co., in New
London.
Cornelius Healy of High street spent
Sunday at Block Island.
Charles Lacroix was a Sunday Wis
itOr in Willimantic.
Fred c. Brown of Green Bay, Wis,
was a Baltic caller Sunday.
Boat Races Probable.
It has been rumored that owners
of motor boats on the Shetucket are
soon to get together and have a Sc
ries of races.
Joel Swanson was a Sunday visitor
at Watch Hill.
The B G. H. club hiked to Franklin
Sunday and returned home by auto
mobile.
spending a vacation in the western
part of the state, has returned to bus
mess.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Barlow OF
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

contribute $25 from the treasury, to-
ward the patriotic fund for soldiers
families. This vote was unanimous.
PIainviIle-Thtty-fi years in the
service of his townsmen as keeper Of
the public records will soon be COM
pIeted by Robert c. Usher, the town
clerk.
sorviIIe-Communio was OBJ
served here on the first Sunday in
July being the first time for nearly
two years. Rev. c. B. Bromley off,
ciated.
New Britair-Connectic division
of the Sons of Veterans auxiliary was
organized Friday evening in this city
by National President Mrs. Libbie Meir
of Philadelphia
BristoI-Today GNTonday) Mr.. and
Mrs. Maxine Maynard, of 10 Landry
street will celebrate the f1ftieth ami
versary of their marriage, which took
place in Northampton, Mass, in 1856.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

The horse tipped over throwing the
passengers out together with milk
bottles, cans, etc. The wagon was
righted and the occupants drove on.
A man, his wife and daughter are
camped out on the ball lot near the
store.
At the Fitchville Baptist church on
Sunday the pastor, Rev. G. H. Cham
bers preached at II a. m. on The Pre-
eminent and UnIimitable Christ. Sun
day school was held at 1915. Evening
preaching and praise service at D,
m, the subject of which was The Four
fold Efficiency of the Master. Prayer
meeting is to be held Thursday even
ing at 7.30.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

According to the census report, there
are in Rhode Island 1923, 1871 men of
military age-from 10 to As who
could be drawn on in case of need
This in itself is considerable of an
army, even as armies go nowadays
and would have been a tremendous
force SO years ago. at the close of war
between the states. The census
figures show that Rhode Island while
48th in size when square miles are
taken into consideration, is 3Sth in
the number of men available for
military duty, surprising in this re-
spect, New Hampshire, Vermont, Del
aware, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming,
New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Ne
vada-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17


The annual lawn fete held by Court
Sayles, No. 4737 at Depot Hill Grove
Saturday afternoon and evening was
we'll attended. The following prizes
were awarded: First prize, suit case;
Fred Erickson, second, wall mirror;
Charles DouVille; fourth, umbrella,
Henry DeJarlais. The following com
mittees were in charge: John Heidel,
chairman, Gustave Phillip, secretary
and treasurer; Joseph Ashworth, Fred
Collins and Frank Marshall, assisted
by members of the court.
The different booths were well pa
tronized. The lodging Villa was in
charge of Joseph Ashworth, the cane
booth was conducted by Peter Rabi-
and soda by John Heibel, and Fred
Collins. The ferreshment table was in
charge of Miss Antonio Rabitaille.
In the evening dancing was enjoy
ed. st. Johns orchestra furnished the
music and Prof z. L. Tinkham was
prompter. Then were old fashioned
sets as well as round dancing. The
weather was favorable and visitors
came from Norwich, TaftVille, Greene
vile, Plain1eld, Jewett City, Provt-
dence, Hartford, New London and
Sterling.
Local News and Views.
Miss Mary Cronin, who has been
turned to her home on Wall street.
Roderick Jodoin of Hartford spent
Sunday at his home on High street.
John H. Brown has purchased a new
touring car
P. D. Connell of Willimantic and
Thomas Miley spent Saturday on the
Shetucl1et river and returned with a
good catch.
Arthur Roy ST., spent Sunday in
WiIlimantic.
Mrs. Frommell, who recently under
went a surgical operation in st. Jo-
seph's hospital Willimantic, has re-
turned home, much improved in her
health.
Misses Della Sullivan and Nellie Nc
Carthy Of Norwich were Sunday
guests Of Mrs. P. J. Donnelly.
The Camp Fire girls have pur-
| chased new camp suits.
Motored to the Shore.
A number from here motored to
Rocky Point Sunday.
Frank Day spent the weekend with
Woonsocket relatives.
Miss Irene Douville is spending a
vacation in Providence and New Bed
ford
High Lay visited ST. Joseph's hos
pital, Willimantic, on Sunday.
Mrs. John H. Brown and daughters
| Stella, Florence and Ethel. and son
| Howard, spent Saturday with Moosur
| relations. The trip was made in Mr.
| Browns car.
Henry Fannier and Nris- E--~ ra---1-
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FTTCHVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Chappeu Of
New britain were recent guests OF
Mrs ChappelPs sister, Mrs. Warren
Thompson.
Miss Mary Kingberger is spending
several days with relatives in Fall
River, Mass.
While driving down the hill near
the boarding house Thursday even
ing a Polish woman and man rid
ing with her were thrown from a
team into the gutter. The woman had
been delivering milk about the village
and was on her way home when the
wagon they were IN got started down
hill faster than the horse could 60.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Westbrook-W. H. Putnam of Dan
ielson, and family, have returned to
Kelsey Point.
Saybrook-Former Senator Morgan
G. Buckley and Judge Samuel O..
Prentice are, occupying their cottages
at Fenwick.
Old LYME. H. N. Condict and
family, of Orange, N. J., have taken
the George GTiswOld place for the re-
mainder of the season.
BristoI-At a board meeting Of Ka-
Uterine Gaylord Chapter, D. A. R., held
Tuesday at the home of the regent,
Mrs. James T. Case, it was voted to
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

New Britain-A recent engagement
announced in New Britain was that
ards Hart at a luncheon which Miss
Alice Hart gave in honor of Miss Rus
sell. Mr.. Hart was a member of the
1915 class at the Yale Sheffield Scien-
tific school. Miss Russell is a grad
uate Of the Wheeler school, Provi-
dence R. I.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

The first period of rifle practice for
the season at the Rumford range for
the Rhode Island National Guard.
commands closed Saturday night aft
er a most successful season, consider
ing the many hardships encountered.
Much rainy weather interferred
with the shooting, particularly Sat.
urday, the best day of the week in
point Of numbers visiting the range.
For the period eighty members of
the guard qualified as experts, which
is far ahead of the same stage last
year The proportion of Snapshot
ers and marksmen is also much iarg-
er than a year ago. The range will
be reopened for the National Guard
commands August 21.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

rows Of Elmer street, accompanied by
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Meyers and Mr..
and Mrs G. F. Holt of Bridgeport,
with their children, went last week by
automobile to Tolland, where they will
spend therrest Of the summer on their
farm.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17
Sale of Land.

cal friends.
Clayton Rood spent Sunday with his,
family at Ocean Beach.
Sale of Land.
Peter Raveneu has sold his land on
Hanover road to William Lee of Han
over
William Jones spent Sunday at Block
Island.
Napoleon BeIanger who has been i'll
at his home, is able to be out of
doors.
Peter Hussey was a New London-
visitor Sunday.
John Clabby spent the week. end at
his home in Providence.
Abel Reeves and family of Daniel
son spent Sunday with Mr., Reeves
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Reeves.
c. F. Johnson Of AIeIrose, Mass,
was a Saturday caller in town.
William Buckley of New London
called on local friends Sunday.
William Morrisette spent Saturday
with friends in South Coventry
John Farrell was a Sunday visitor
in Westerly.
Miss Ethel Johnson is spending a
vacation with relatives in PIainfieId.
Charles DouviIle was a Sunday Wis
itOr at White Beach.
Miss Rose Colombo is spending two
weeks vacation in Fall River.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17
Mo Shade in Texas.

To the correspondents writing in to
inquire what the Texas temperature
is in the shade we will state that no.
body knows, there being no shade
Boston Transcript
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17
STONINGTON

Flagman at Palmer Street Crossing
Keeps Tabs in Advance of Hearing
House Auctioned-Borough Charter
Revision Favored.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17
PARKING SPACE AT WESTERLY
New Haven Road Provide Accommodation Near Station
for Motorists-Auto Bumps Into Ice Cart-Funeral of
Mrs Philip GalIagher-Fifth Company Leaves for Fort
GrebIe.


taught him to De cautious, but that
remains to be seen.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17
BALTIC

Dodginq Villa a Diversion at Annual
Lawn Fete of Court SayIes-WeiI
Patronized Entertainment-TaI of
Motorboat Races.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-07-17

PIainfield spent the Weekend with To-
cal friends.
Clayton Rood spent Sunday with his
family at Ocean Beach