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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
RECORD HELP FOR
LAYMEN MEETING
Wilbur Clapp, National Secretary,
Commends Showing Made by
the Tri- Cities.
TOTAL REGISTRATION WAS 11,ess
Support Better Than Given BY ANY
Other Community of Like Size
in United States.

Davenport, Rock Island and Mo-
line supported the laymen's conven-
ton better than any other COM
munity of the size and like number
OF Protestant churches in the United
States
This was the final statement of Will
bur Clamp. national executive secre-
tary. just before closing up work of
the gathering yesterday afternoon at
Davenport. Total registration was
1853. Rock Island was represented by
167. Moline by about an equal num-
her and 442 came from outside COM
munities. 1T has been the greatest
thing in this locality" was the OPP
timistic way the live-wire leader
summed up the situation in speaking
with a newspaper representative.
The results of the work here. said
Mr.. Clapp, will only be felt in small
measure at first, but will have last
ing effect in the ideals of missionary
work held by the laymen of this vi
cinity-those to whom special plea
was made Some of the few results al
ready apparent are given out as fol-
lows:
A number of churches have express
ed the intention of commencing a sys-
TEN of education along practical mis-
sionary lines.
Two men volunteered 800 apiece for
the missionary cause, in spite of the
fact that no mention of donations or
contributions was made during the
campaign.
Support for a woman worker in In
dia has been pledged.
One church has decided to select,
educate and send out and support a
missionary and another has already
undertaken the move,
Two persons have volunteered to go
into the foreign fields.
In the appointment of follow up
committees, the leaders feel that the
greatest opportunity for future work
lies. These have been named among
the pastors and laymen of each city
Iepi eoei4teu III IHS CouN eHtlUH, anu
will have charge of the big follow
up"
The head of the work leaves tomor-
row Tor Waterloo, Iowa, where he will
have charge of the movement over the
country as a whole, before conducting
any more campaigns. Mr. Clapp car
ries with him a private secretary and
stenographic force to manage the var
ious campaigns.
FOll0w-Up Program.
EXtentiOn meetings. Local church
Delegates TO report Impressions re
ceIyed at convention at one or more
services in their own church
Communion or dennmina tinnaI-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
Moline Against Hyphen.

At the meeting of the Moline Swe-
dish-American club last week, chang
ing the name to the John Ericsson club
was advocated, thus eliminating the
hyphen.
Delegates elected to represent the
Rock Island club at the state meeting
are DR.. Louis Ostrom, NJ. T. Rudgren,
Grant Hultberg, A. G. Anderson, A. ].
Lindstrom, Carl Hallgren, DR.. Gustav
Andreen, Morris Johnson, ]. P Nor
ganson, Gust Iindbloom, John Swan
son, Andrew Kempe, Gust Fisher and
Charles Oberg
The next meeting of the local club
will be March 81.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
REPUBLICAN CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS
Rock Island Swedish-American Body
Affects Permanent Organization
at Meeting Last Night.
GRANT HULTBERG IS PRESIDENT
Delegates to State Convention Not In.
structed on Changing Name of
Body, as Was Done in Moline.

Permanent organization of the Rock
Island Swedish-American Republican
club was affected at meeting held in
the sheriff's Office in the court house
last night. The following officers were
elected:
President-Grant Hultberg.
Secretary-Martin T. Rudgren.
Treasurer-Dr. Louis Ostrom.
Executive committee-A. l.. Larson,
Charles Oberg, C. v Johnson, A. G..
Anderson, Dr. Louis Ostrom, NJ. I. Rud-
gren and Grant Hultberg.
Twenty-Five vice presidents are to be
appointed. One is to be selected from
each precinct in Rock Island and he
will have charge of interesting men in
his section in affiliating with the or
ganization.
The local organization did not go on
record with relation to changing the
name of the state body. Members dis
cussed the matter, but did not instruct
the delegates. 1t was decided to permit
the representatives of the club here to
use their own discretion at the state
meeting which will be held in Prince
ton, March 8.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
PRAISE FOR BEER
Speaker at Meeting of American
Society of Chemists Declare
They Are Affinities.
FROM SAME PRODUCTS

Here are chemists definitions:
MlLK-Hydroyzed Carbonaeeous infusion, with
without flavoring substance
BEER-Fermented carbonaceous infusion With or
without flavoring substance
Beer and milk have similar characteristics, are
of nearly equal food value, and produced IN the
same manner, according to DR.. Edward Gudeman in
address last evening before the Chicago Chapter
of the American Society of Chemists.
"Beer and milk afinities" said Dr. Gudeman Both
produced from similar materials. In the
materials through mechanically operated conrvance
called brewery In the other the through
more animated continuance owned and operated by
female animal
"rhe changes due to metabosm in the brewery and IN
the digestive differ little that analysis of both
beer and milk show the following: Water IS per cent;
acidty per cent ash, cent difference 5 per
ave make milk into beer, and in fact there pro-
ducts on the market made in that Koumss is milk
with an alcoholic fermentation of "a per cent
SAYS IT HAS FOOD VALUE
"Has beer food value? don't think anyone win denv
that has great food value nearly equal to that milk It
is food condimen astmulant and sometimes decacy.
why do men drink beer? Some of them for the food
value ignoring the taste and the Others for the
taste and aroma, ignoring the food value"
DR.. Gudeman advocated the setting Of standard for
beer similar to that placed milk The standard he said
would only determine the maximum water be
placed IN the bsew,-(Chiease Hsrsd, March 1j7,slO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22

All the news all the tins - The
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-02-22
FOllOW.Ip Program.

Extention meetings. Local church
Delegates to report Impressions re
ceived at convention at one or more
services in their own church.
Communion or denominational-A
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

Willard, has purchased the business and furnishings of Hotel Winchester of Mrs. Frances Y. SauteC. He took possession Tuesday.
 New Haven.-Dr. and Mrs Leonard Bacon and daughter, Waleska Bacon, returned yesterday from a six weeks motor trip through the White noun lains and Canada. They spent some -ime at Piattsburg, where Leonard 2aCOn, Dr. and Mrs. Bacon's son, is stationed with the troops. They also topped at Westmore, Vt, for a time.
 New Haven-At the close of an en- ire days session of the city court after o'clock Tuesday afternoon John Col .ete of Providence, R. l., was bound over to the superior court under S2,000 7onds on a charge of receiving the proceeds of improper conduct of woman named Ethel Mckenzie. This made the third person bound over un- Ter this amount of bonds during the 1fternoon session of the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

and there were many signers. In re- sponse to this petition the commission held public hearing in Pawcatuck, on July l9, and on Wednesday Selectman Chesebro received notice from the commission that the prayers of the petitioners had been granted, the no- uce. in part, being as follows:
 The present protection at this crossing consists of an electric bell and of the operation of gates between the hours of 6.15 a. m. and D. m., the gate protection being in accord anCe with an order of the railroad commissioners dated Oct. IT, 1898.
 It appeared from the testimony at the hearing and from observation of the commissioners of the conditions existing at said crossing, that the traf- f1c on Palmer street at the crossing in question, in connection with the in- creased use of the railroad tracks, warranted continuous protection of the crossing during the entire day.
 Tn consideration of all the facts shown at the hearing and for the req sons herein stated, We are of opinion and find that said order, of October r, 1893, should be and the same is here by modified as to hours of opera tion of gates, in accordance with the fol- lowing provisions, and the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company is hereby ordered and direct ed, on and after August 15, 1916, to maintain and operate gates on both sides of it's track at the Palmer street crossing during the twenty -four hours of each day, said gates to be closed on the approach and during the pass ing of all engines, cars or trains and open at all other times.
 Said company is also directed to erect and maintain, on and after said date, conspicuous signs on each side of it's tracks, at said crossing, stating the hours during which said gates are operated
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
When You Have a Gold,

Give it attention, avoid exposure, be regular and careful of your diet, also commence taking Dr. Kings New Dis
 covery. It contains Pine-Tar, Anti septic Oils and Balsams. Is slightly
 laxative. Dr. Kings New Discovery eases your cough, sothes your throat and bronchial tubes, checks your cold, starts to clear your head. In a short
 time you know your cold is better. Its the standard family cough syrup in use over 40 years. Get a bottle at once. Keep it in the house as a cold tAalzRsaaaa. atSalss4aAssS1aIa eEzaamaAa& !.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

vaIvuIar disease of the heart, died at his home in the borough, Wednesday morning. He was the oldest son of MT. and Mrs. Philip Smith. He was member of the 1916 class of the Grammar school, and deservedIy pop ular with his associates.
 After several weeks visit in New Rochelle and Stamford, Miss Eliza beth Muller has returned to her home in the borough.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
STONTNGTON
Eugene Atwood Gives $1O0 to Boy
 seouts-Death of Philip Smith.

Eugene Atwood, just prior to his departure+ for his camp in the Maine woods, gave $1O0 to the Stonington Troop of Boy Scouts. to be used as they deem best. It will probably be utilized in eQuippfng the cutter recent ly received from the federal govern ment On Monday nine Norwich Boy Scouts with Scoutmaster Ewing were given 8 sail in the cutter. The Nor wich scouts are camping at Lords Point.
 The coast guard service are now equipped with khaki uniforms, which arc much more comfortable than the heavy naval blue.
 Philip Smiths Death.
 Philip Smith, 15. who recently re- turned from Lawrence. hospital in New Laa.daA 1Isaa..a..zElaa. .aaEaasaasszsaa.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
Local Laconfcs,

Mrs. Eugene F. StiIIman is On a pleasure trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls.
 ATr and Mrs. George A. ChampIin have returned from a two weeks trip to Berlin, N. '.
 Dr. and Mrs. Henry L. Johnson start ed Wednesday on a motor trip to the White Mountains.
 Rev. F. Stewart Kinley, pastor of First Baptist church, is on vacation for the month of August.
 NIr and Mrs. E. Howard Clark have as guests Mrs. Everett Codlin and sons, Everett and Herbert, of Moosup, Conn.
 After eleven years of continuous service as engineer of the tugs West erly, old and new, Patrick H. Null laney has resigned.
 The New London baseball team were passengers on the 7.45 east bound train Wednesday morning. scheduled to play in Lawrence and Lowell.
 George NIenauIt, local carpenter, is now foreman with a building concern in New London. He was formerly in the building business on his own ac- count in that city.
 The annual Sunday school picnic of Christ Episcopal church, scheduled for Wednesday at Atlantic beach, has been Indefinitely postponed, as a pre- caution against infantile paralysis.
 Tuna fish have struck on off Block Island and two were brought in by Captain Elmer Dodge, Tuesday, their aggregate weight being 145 pounds Just an even dozen were hooked but ten broke away.
 Mrs. Edward L. Gavitt, and son Lester. left Westerly Monday for New New York. Saturday, Lester Gavitt will sail for Mobile in steamship Lampassas, of which his uncle, Isaac Gavitt, is master.
 During Tuesday night the large plate glass window in the Ira B. Gran dau store was cracked in circular form and in resemblance of a spiders web On the sidewalk a small rock was found Wednesday morning, and it is believed this was picked from the pavement by the tire of pass ing automobile and hurled against the window.
 J. ". Cox, in charge of the Ocean house ice plant, was severely burned, late Tuesday afternoon. He had just completed cleaning his trousers with gasoline, the only light in the room being from electric bulb. As he turn ed off the light. it is believed an cleo triC spark set fire to his trousers. Both legs were blistered from the ankles to the knees.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

Waterbury.-New prices on ice went into effect at the distributing stations of the Waterbury Ice corporation about this city The price per 100 pounds on market trade or to those who buy over 1000 pounds at a delivery, is now 30 cents instead of 25 as heretofore. To the business trade, those buying over 100 pounds at a delivery, the new price per 100 pounds is 40 cents instead of the former price of 30, while with family trade the rate has been in- creased 10 cents per 100 pounds, it now being 50 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
Will sIoan's Liniment Relieve Pain?

prove more than a column of claims James s. Ferguson. Phila., Pa. writes: T have had wonderful relief since I used SIoan's Liniment on my knees
 To think after all these years of pain one application gave me relief Many thanks for what your remedy has done for me" Don't keep on suffering, ap- ply Sloan's Liniment where your pain is and notice how quick you get relief. Penetrates without rubbing. Buy it at any Drug Store. 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

and will accommodate about 20 pa tientS.
 New Haven.-The total amount of tax collections during the past seven months here as compiled by Tax Col lector BabcOck shows an increase O1 S178,5 over last year. The total col lections for the seven months of 1916 were .$1, ,902, ,638.01 and for 1915, $1724, 905.47.
 Waterbury.-As a result of eating toadstooIs in mistake for mushrooms Monday, Mrs. Thomas Colasanto, wifi of Detective Sergeant ColasantO, ans their two daughters, Mary and Teresa were taken i'll and Mrs. CoIasantO anC her daughter Teresa were removed to St. Mary's hospital.
 Winsted. - Harry c. Bull, former warden of the borough of Winsted and until last week proprietor of a garage on Elm street, which he disposed of to pr. Emerson NJ. Bitgood and Burton,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

ing tonight in the absence of Rev. Mir. Foster, who is on his vacation.
 Mrs. John Grey of Bridgeport has been visiting at Groton Long Point.
 Hugh Mcleod has returned to Prov idence after a visit to his mother, Mrs. Angus Macleod.
 Working at Shpyard.
 Leon Sistare has secured employ ment with the firm of Hamilton and Chambers, which is erecting the ma chine shop in the shipyard.
 WolCott Sylvia of Stonington has secured employment in the Palmer
 Many out of town young people were at the fremen's social Wednes- day evening. Several automobile parties were here.
 Holly Dyer has returned to MarIbo- TO, Mass, after a, visit here.
 Liberty council, Daughters of Amer ica held a meeting Wednesday even ing. An entertainment is being ar ranged.
 Mrs. David Anderson has returned to her home in Jersey City after a visit here.
 MT. and Mrs. F. A. Potter of Brook lyn, are here for a visit.
 Charles Rieneke, superintendent of the United States Steamship company is here on business.
 Rev Albany Smith has gone to At lanta, Ga.
 -Irs. H. 4. Ferguson has returned from New York.
 John DugaL of Kansas City, employ ed at the shipyard, has gone to Bos- ton to visit.
 Outing Postponed.
 The picnic which the Sewing so- ciety of Charity chapter, 0. E. s. was to have had at Atlantic Beach to- day has been postponed for two weeks, on account of the death of a member
 Rev. John Morrison has returned to his home in Glasgow, Scotland
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
BRIEF STATE NEWS

New Rritain.-The new maternity ward at the New Britain General hos pitaI was opened yesterday for the first time since completion. It is at the corner of Griswold and Grand streets
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

Winsted.-Rev. Pasqua1e Robinson. o. F. M, professor at the Catholic university at Washington, D. C., is visiting at the monastery here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
seIectman Josaph E. Chesabro, of

SeIectnan Joseph F. Chesebro, of the town Of Stonington, and residing in PaWcatuck, realizing the danger at the Palmer street railroad crossing, where Contractor Louis DOtOlO was killed, circulated a petition to the Con- necticut Public Utilities commission, asking that a watchman be on duty at that crossing continuously, by night as well as day. SeIectmen Boul- ter and GIedhnl joined in the petition
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

The B. F. Hoxie engine and the chemical engine of the Mystic Hook and Ladder company had a call We'd nesday morning about il o'clock when the barn of Ferdinand Wheeler of the Road district was discovered to be on fire. AIr. Wheeler and his men were busy on Wednesday getting hay into the barn, and the season has been so poor for curing the hay that it be- came overheated and caused conlbus- ton.
 IT. less than five minutes after the discovery of the blaze the barn was afre. A call for help was sent to all the neighbors and to the Mystic fire companies It was found the barn could not be saved and work was started to save the house and out buildings. Two thousand dollars will not cover the loss, which is partially covered by insurance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
Bio Horse aIIs.

One of Wilfrcd Browns big gray horses fell on Main street Wednesday morning. It was hitched to the team and Schafer, the driver went to de- liver some ice. When he came back he found his horse down. Pleasant Braxt0n, Burrows coal driver, came along and with the assistance of two other men got the horse up. Just what happened could not be learned. The harn ess had to be repaired and in about an hour the iceman was able to
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

The body of Arthur Seodicie Savoy, who was killed in the automobile ac- cident, on the Boston Neck road, Sun day night, was forwarded Wednesday to New Orleans, accompanied by a brother of the deceased who came from New York and took charge of the body. MT. Savoy was the son of Fly acinthe and Leona Thibodaux Savoy, and was born in the town of Thibo- daux, Louisiana, Feb. 26, 1894. He was unmarried, and besides the broth CT, is survived by his mother, who now resides in New Orleans.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
MYSTIC

Local Firemen Aid at Stonington Fire Wecnesday-D. A. R. Outing to At Iantic Beach-Visiting Nurse on Va cation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

At the request oF Professor Harlan H. York, of Brown university, repre- sentative of the horticultural branch of the United States department of agriculture, the Rhode Island state board of agriculture has started a campaign against the pine blister rust, a new tree complaint for Rhode Isl and It is supposed it was carried by the wind from Connecticut and Massa- chusetts. The only remedy is to cut down the trees and destroy them. The rust is peculiar as it does not travel from pine to pine, but goes from them to gOOseberry and currant bushes, back and forth, and the board recommends that affected bushes be also destroyed by burning. A brown fuzz on the bark indicates the presence of the de- vastating tree disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
NOANK

Preparations For EnIargng Grounds of Morse ShiPyard PIant-Picnic Postpc cned-Tovgn Hall Repairs Com pleted.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
LocaI Gossip and Chat.

Miss Olive Perry Of Brooklyn, N. Y. is at Willow Point for the summer.
 Rev. and Mrs. William H. Dunnack and daughter, Miss Eula- Bunnack, have returned from a months visit with Mrs. DunnaCk'S parents jn Camden, Me,
 Leland Perkins of Bridgeport is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. George A. Perkins.
 Mrs. Wilfred Lamb is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wesley Collins in West
 Harry Meyers, who has been clerk in c. H. Brooks store for eight years, has resigned, to take effect Saturday night, and Monday will enter the office force at the RCs5ie velvet mill. John Patton is to take his place at Brooks store.
 Philip J. Button has sold his auto mobile to William Brown.
 MT. and Mrs. George NIcCraCken and daughter have returned to WiIlimantic after a visit with MT. and Mrs. George W. Tingley.
 Fred Poole has returned to Stamford after a, few days stay in the village.
 Mrs. Bessie Porter is visiting in New York.
 Mrs. George Brightman and grand son have returned to GiddIetown after a visit to MT. and Mrs. Mason Shef- field. Mrs. Ida Chesebro accompanied Mrs. BTightman home for a visit
 Mrs. Knox and Mrs. AIings of Brook lyn, N. Y, are at Willow Point for the rest of the season.
 Mrs. Caroline CoIlington of NTeriden is the guest of her son, Edgar Colling- ton, and family.
 Mrs. Alice Jackson of Jersey City is visiting her sister, Mrs. Amos Hancox.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

The Morse Syndicate having pur- chased the Spring Street property be- longing to the John Mcdonald estate, the grounds will be used for the en- larging of the shipyard. The Cost house. the old Morgan house, and the houses in the yard. will be torn down soon to make needed room.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
Lobstering Improves.

Lobstermeu are thankful for a bet ter condition of fishing. Tn the past few days catches have been very good. Repairs to the town hall are nearly completed.
 John Hosford. who was injured in the shipyard recently is better.
 William Baker is confined to his home in Main street by illness.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Cox, who have been in Providence for several years have returned tc their home here.
 Return From Providence.
 MT and Mrs. John Latham who have spent the past few years in Providence, are at their home on Prospect Hill to remain.
 Miss Charlotte Rathbun of Portland Maine is here for her vacation with relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. John Barlow have re- turned to New York.
 r. l. Rathbun has returned from an automobile trip in Maine. MI. and Mrs. Mortimer Marsh of Brooklyn. are guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Specht.
 Has Bridgeport Contract.
 Charles Shirley has gone to Bridgeport where he has taken a wharf contract.
 Mrs. George Randall and Harry Ran dau of New York have been visiting in the village.
 John F. Fitzpatrick has returned to Stamford.
 Frank A. Mcdonald. formerly of this village has returned to his home in Baltimore, Md, after a business trip here.
 Stanmore Lamb hase returned to his duties in the state hospital in Nor wich after a visit at his home here. The deacons of the Baptist church will have charge of the prayer meet
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03

always glad you
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
Nurse on Vacation.

Miss T. M Meagher, the nurse in the employ of the Mystic Visiting Nurse association, is on her annual va cation for the month. Mrs. Lena Bradley of Fall River has been en- gagged to substitute for her.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-08-03
D. A. R. Chapter outing.

The annual picnic of Fanny Ledyard chapter, D. A. R, was held Wednes- day at Atlantic Beach. About 30 members left on the 10 o'clock trolley for the days outing. It was an ideal day. 4 basket lunch was enjoyed. The party returned on the 6 o'clock trolley.
The Denver star., 1916-01-08

The Rev. John Adams, pastor OF the
st. Paul A. NJ. f. Church, Pueblo.
Colo, spent several days in the city
this week. the guest OF Rev. and Mrs
Robert l.. Pope. While here, DR..
Adams received notice from Clerk of
the Supreme Court of Colorado inform
ing him that he had been admitted as
an Attorney and Counselor to practice
law In all the Courts of the State. This
distinguished preacherlawyer is an
experienced az well as an able law
yer, having practiced law with signal
success for number OF years In the
States Of Washington and South Caro-
lima. 1t was during the time when he
held membership OF the bar in the
latter State that he was admitted to
the bar OF the United States Supreme
Court. He will practice in Pueblo.
where he has built splendid modern
brick church and is pastoring success
fully.