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The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
THE SUREST WAY

To cure HEADACHE, BILIOUSNESS, CONSTIPATION, etc, is to take ONE BONDS LIVER PILL at bedtime. You will wake up well, without feeling the medicine.
 An INACTIVE LIVER is the real cause of nine-tenths of human ills.
 ALL DRUGGISTS, 25 CENTS-Ady.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
keep Out or Mexico.

Presideo, Tev.-1he departure of Col. Rijas, commander of the Ojinaga garrison for El Paso after bringing his wife to the American side of the river coupled with reports of deser- tions of soldiers from the garrison to the Villa side has caused the au- thorities here 10 warn Americans against going into Mexico.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
Patrol Is Anticipated.

Newport. R. l.-When three destroy CTS steamed out of the harbor at full speed it was reported they would be- gin neutrsSity patrol along the New England coast as result of the re- cent German submarine raids.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
No WarninQ By Gerard.

New York.-James W. Gerard, Unit ed states ambassador to Germany, who returned here on his first vaca- tion in nearly three years, denied that he came home to warn Washington of Germany's intention to resume in- discriminate submarine warfare against neutral as we'll as hostile shipping.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
Guardsmen In Fight.

San Antonio, TeX.-Private Il. Knedsen, c Company. Third Illinois Infantry, is in serious condition at the base hospital here as the result of a knife wound received in a fight between several soldiers. Sergt. T. Rigden of the same company sustain ed a severe blow of the head. but is not in dangerous condition.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
Stuttqart Bombed.

London.--Allied aviators dropped bombs on Stuttgart, according to Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam. The dispatch says that neither per sons nor buildings were hit.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
Couldn't Be Natural.

Fluff don't like that fellow. He looks as if he'd resort to almost any thing 10 do you.
 Ruff-You have him. Why, he's the kind of chap that can't even swim except underhand.-Town Topics.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
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The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21

Most particular women use Red Cross Ball Blue American made. Sure to please. At all good grocers. Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
STATE HAPPENINGS.

Chancellor J. M. Elliott of Pine Bluff ordered the payment of a dividend of
  14 per cent on the claims of the cred. itors of the defunct Bank of Pine Bluff. which closed its doors July |, 1914. This makes total of 73 per cent that has been paid since the bank was taken over by the State Banking Department.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
DON'T SNlEElEI

DON'T SNIFFlE!
 You can rid yourself of that cold In the head by taking Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Price 25c. Also used in eases of La Grippe and for severe headaches. Remember that.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21

Doctors now call lazineSs a symp- tom of disease.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
Down the Scale.

Down the Scale. 'Silcnce is golden" 'WeA in that respect my wife seems to be satisfied with nickel plate
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21

The Untamed. MaNAle-Men are beasts Lihg-And some young ones are very wfla.-Town Topics.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21

An electric interurban line to con- meet with the Iron Mountain at Clarksville and to extend eastward through Hagersville and Silex into the interior of Polk county. is now be- ing discussed. The estimated cost of the proposed line is $2O0,00O.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21

tuC PtOPoSSu iiHC ID ]SVu,VVV.
 The enrolment at Hendrix College cent that has been paid since the bank at Conway for this season will exceed 300, which is record. To date 26l students have natriculated. This is within six of last years total, which set record.
 w. T. Cone of Montrose has gone to Alabama, where he will purchase ana ship to Montrose a carload of pure bred cattle. Planters in this vicinity are becoming interested in the grow ing of better cattle and stock.
 Petitions for the formation of a road district along the route of the proposed Johnson county highway are being freely signed and the district seems assured me road will cost approximately ss00.00O.
 Chicot county has issued a pam phlet which tells of the wealth of that part of Arkansas and invites immi- grafton. The pamphlet was issued under the direction of County Judge Harry E. Cook.
 Superintendent G. A. Sullards of the Forrest City schools has contracted with the Des Moines Lyceum Bureau for a five-number lyceum course here this winter, under the auspices of the school.
 The Eschman shows, which were held up at Yellville by writ of at tachment for several days. has been released. Owing to the delay the shows missed several dates.
 Roy NJ. Price of Warren. a member Of Company l, First Arkansas Regi. ment, is in the base hospital in a se- rious condition as the result of the bite of rattlesnake. He was on pleasure trip near the Florida noun tains when the rattle struck.
 The " B. Wood Lumber Company of Magnolia is building railroad from it's mill to a large belt of timber in the eastern part of the county. The steel has arrived and the road will be ku operation within 60 days.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21

A rally of prohibitionists and mem. bers of the local w. c. T. U. was held at Pocahontas. An organization was formed to campaign against the re. peal of the statewide prohibition law and Amendment No. l3.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21
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The Ozark spectator., 1916-10-21

Six automobile tourists from Hot Springs are going over the schedule route prepared by the Glenwood Com mercial Club. One route runs through Glenwood. Nashville and Ashdown to Texarkana, and the other through Glenwood, Caddo Gap. Mena and Fort Smith. Great interest is being taken in good roads here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
JEWETT.CITY
Arehdeacon J. EIdred Brown to Con- duet Services Tomorrow-Funeral of Mrs. Della Graveln at Gaseo.

Sunday morning at the Methodist church the service will be in charge of Miss Josephine S. Fisk, superintendent of the DeaconeSs work in Providence. Epworth League will meet at six p. rn., with Mrs. Minnie Carpenter, lead CT. The evening service will be held as usual.
 Rev. J. E1dred Brown, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, Norwich, will conduct Episcopal services in the Slater Library hall on Sunday after noon at 3.30. Rev. William F. Eng fish, treasurer of the Missionary So- ciety of Connecticut will occupy the pulpit at the Congregational church on Sunday morning. The Christian En- deavor meeting in the evening will be led by Mrs. F. E. Robinson.
 At the Baptist church. Rev. J. A. SpidelPs morning subject is. His Writ ten Doom. The evening service is young peoples night. and will be held in the auditorium. The pastors sub ject, is Lawful Pleasures For Young Christians.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Della GraveIin.

The funeral services for Mrs. Della Gravelin were held at St. Anne's church in Glasgo, Friday morning and was largely attended, Rev. R. R. Nor rissey sang the requiem high mass. Burial was in St. Thomas cemetery. The bearers were Azrie. Napoleon, Ed mond and Wilfred Dayon. Fred and Omer Gravelin. There were friends present from Woonsocket, Jewett City, Moosup, Baltic and Douglass, Mass.
 Undertaken J. A. Hourigan was in charge of the arrangements.
 Dancing tonight, state armory, Dan- ielson. Ideal Singing orchestra.-arv.
 Applications Received. At the regular meeting of, Undaunt- ed lodge. No. 34. K. of P. Thursday evening, 5a number of applications for membership were received.
 Personals.
 Walter B. Keen of Flushing. L. l.. has been visiting at T. B. Keen's and H. D. Hewitt's. Mrs. Ella NJ Chap man is a guest at MT. Keen's.
 Mrs. Charles Maynard is in Backus hospital recovering from an operation for appendicitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
COLCHESTER

David Strong and Fitch Jones of He bron were calling on friends in town Thursday.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Klein returned on Thursday from a weeks visit in Bos- ton and viciritX. They made the trip in their automobile.
 Miss Edna Strong and Mrs. Edwin R. Sherman were callers on friends in Norwich Thursday.
 Rev. and Mrs. B. D. Remington left Thursday for 9 weeks stay in Bridge port. They will also attend the Bap- tist State convention to be held in New London. Tuesday. Oct. IT. t5
 Episcopal services will be held in the chapel Sunday afternoon at 3.3O o'clock. Rev. MT. Roosevelt of He- bron will preach.
 At the morning and evening praise and worship services in the Baptist church on account of the absence of the pastor, the pulpit will be supplied
 David Carver of Hebron was in town Friday.
 A number from town are in Hart ford today (Saturday). to see the pa rade in honor of the return of @the First Infantry from the border.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
WInLINIANTIC OFFICE, . Church St. Telephone 21O-2.
SUPERIOR COURT
Judge James Fl. Webb Assigns Cases
 For Hearing--The Jury Panel.

Judge James H. Webb of Hamden occupied the bench at the short ses- sion of the superior court held in Will limantic Friday morning. The jury cases of William H. Spears vs. Fred erick w. Schultz and Simon McDon- nell ct al. appeal froT8 probate will of Margaret Page were given special dates for hearing. The former is to be heard Thursday. Oct. 19. and the latter is to be heard Tuesday. Oct 31-
 The jury panel for the October ses- sion Of the court is as follows:
 Windham. Raymond Harris. George B. McCracken;s Putnam, George Fa Brousseau, George Potvin; Ashford, Alexander Bassett; Brooklyn, Leroy P. Pearl; Canterbury. Michael Shea; Chaplin, Charles Ross; Eastford, Ar thur M. Keith; Hampton. Irving Ham, mond; Killingly, Henry D. Crosby; Plainfield, Henry K. Loring. Albert s. Kennedy; Pomfret. A G. Briggs; Scot land, Byron A. Wilson; Sterling. Je- siah Owens; Thompson, Albert Cope land; Woodstock, George L. Reach.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Week end Visitors and Travellers Current Events Club to Meet-Short Paragraphs.

MT. and Mrs. Fred Meyers of New H. E. Burwe1l during the fair
 Miss Dorothy Newton of Providence is visiting her uncle. Dr. c. B. New ton. r7"
 Mrs c. w.. Smith has gone to Onei- da, N. Y, where she is visiting her sister. Mrs. Huntley.
 An Ohio Visit.
 MT. and Mrs. Milo Walker are vis- iting their son. Albert Walker. in Ak ron, Ohio.
 Dr. G. Louis Nichols of Hoboken, N. J.. came to Stafford Springs as usual for the annual fair.
 Grange Meeting.
 Stafford grange will held a meeting Tuesday evening.
 The contributors to the diamond ledge fund will meet at the First Ma tional bank Monday afternoon
 James Tobin of New Haven has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. A. o. Comins on Crown street.
 Clarence Amback of Hartford has been spending a few days with his parents in Stafford Springs. ( William Cary of Thompsonville was the guest of local relatives during the fair.
 Current Events Program
 At the meeting of the Current Events club Monday evening the pro- City: The New City; Miami and Southern Florida. The committee consists of Miss l. B. Russell. Mrs. E. A. Chapman, Miss Elinor Valentine; hostesses, Miss, E. H. Washburn and Mrs. E, F, Leach.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
MOOSUP
Bacon Bat at the Pond-Local People Who Saw Boston Game-Thursday Club Plans Meeting.

The Bachelor girls gave a bacon toast Thursday evening at Moosup pond. The party assembled at the pond by half past six and prepara- tions were made to cook the slices of ba con and make coffee. Each person cut fork and stick and cooked her own slice of bacon. This completed
 it was placed between two slices of bread and made a fine sandwich. Hot coffee and cakes were also served. Then the fire was made larger until the whole shore was as if electrically lighted. Then all sat about the fire and told stories, some of which were $very amusing. After a two hours chat the party started toward home
 Those present at the toast were: Miss Doris Kitchen. Miss Gladys Hill, Miss
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14

MT. Congdon has some record by which his title was earned. From the start of the season he has brought home fourteen coons, landing eight of them last week. Two nights last week he shot four coons. Thursday evening of this week MT. Conugdon accompanied by Frank Lynch and FL mer Handy. also by his coon dog which he doubts can be equalled, got on the trail of three coons and land ed them. The coons were exhibited in F. l. Racine's store window.
 Game With Goodyears Today.
 The Plainfie1d football team is to have the Goodyear club as an op- ponent on Lawton's athletic field this afternoon. The local team has not been playing for the past couple of weeks because of the inability to ob- tain games and are anxious to get in- to the game. Plainfield has had no trouble defeating the Goodyear club So far this season.
 St. Johns choir held a rehearsal last evening.
 A somewhat severe wind and rain- storm struck this place early last ev- ening.
 Miss Elizabeth Miller of Moosup is to break up housekeeping and to dis pose of her home place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14

Mildred Whitehead, Miss Gladys Tuck erman,. Miss Rachel Kitchen, Miss Ma rian Tuckerman, Miss Katherine Gour- cit; also Richard Daggett, Edwin Lyons,r Earl Bragg, Lester Salisbury, Henry Knight, Charles Walker and Henry Potter. < f Saw Big Game.
 Mir. and Mrs Charles Salisbury mo- tored to Boston Thursday and saw the Worlds Series ball game there.
 Dr. and Mrs. Adams were at the Boston game Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. Whitehead and MT. and Mrs Charles Bragg went to Boston Thursday witnessing the ball game The trip was made in MT. Whitehead's s machine.
 William BeIlivance took a party from town to the Worlds Series ball game Thursday.
 Henry Knight. who has been staying home of MT Kitchens Thursday and F'Eiday. --r
 Mrs. s. c. Allen is visiting in Chap lin.
 Club Meeting.
 The Thursday club will meet at the home of Mrs John c. Gallup's next week. f-5 Readers for that meeting will be Mrs. Charles Bragg and Mrs Mathew Barr.
 The Woman's Missionary meeting of the Baptist church is to be held next Saturday afternoon at-2.30 in the vestry. Afternoon tea will be serv- ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
Senior Class Officers.

Thursday evening the senior class of the Windham High school held a meeting for the purpose of electing officers of the class. The following is list of the officers: Harold Gager treasurer; John Harvey secrtay; Elf f1e Ross. vice president, and Harry Reed, president. Lewis Service and Eugene were elected representativeS to the athletic council. " Gager were appointed a committee to make arrangements for a Halloween dance. a
 MT. Howard of the school faculty was made the faculty member of the class. A committee consisting of Eff fie Ross. Mildred Smith, Grace Reed Grace Eaton and Harold Cerveny was appointed to select a, class motto and report their finding to the class.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
PRESENTED HANDSOME GIFT
Silver Candeiabrun For Mrs. Lynch
 From Ladies of Maecabees.

The Ladies of the Maccabeegs held a meeting in their club rooins Wednes- day evening at which officers for the coming year were elected Following the members by Mrs Cora Trowbridge and Mrs. Lucy Lynch. After the sup per Mrs. Lynch was presented hand some silver candelabrum by Miss Mary Harris. on behalf of the mem bers of the club.
 The officers for the coming year are: Past Commander, Mrs. Lucy Lynch; lady commander, Mrs. Agnes Vegiard; i; lieutenant commander, Miss Mary Harris; record keeper, Mrs. Alice Eas- terbrook; financial auditor, Mrs Jen- nie Collins; chaplain. Mrs. Marguerite Lester; lady at arms. Miss Mary Max we'll; sergeant Mrs. Ida Grady: sentf- mel. Mrs. Kate Bedford picket, Mrs
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS
w. Arnold Peckham and Joseph Der
 ard Nominated Representatives.

The republicans of the town of Windham gathered in the town hall on Friday evening for their caucus to nominate candidates to act as repre- sentatives to the general assembly and candidates for the offices of justice of the peace. About twenty five had ga thered at the time that the caucus was called which was 8.4o. William Congdon. chairman of the town com nittee, called the meeting to order and Frank H. Toss was chosen moder ator. A. Lynn Weatherhead was chosen to act as clerk.
 Upon the call for nominations the name of Ernest P. Chesbro was put before the caucus. MT. Chesbro made a short speech in which he thanked stated that as he had all the work he could attend to at the present time he would have to decline the nOIni- nation. The name of w. Arnold Peck ham was then put before the caucus and the clerk was instructed to east one ballot for Mr. 3Peckham, This. was done, after which MT. Peckham thank ed the members of the caucus for the honor given him and stated that the nomination had come to him as a complete surprise. He also stated that he was very busy at the present time but he would do all he possibly could to represent the town of Wind ham at the next. session.
 The name of Joseph M. Berard was then brought forth and the clerk was instructed to cast one ballot for his nomination.
 The candidates for the justices of the peace was the next business be- fore the caucus and the following were nominated as candidates for those offices: William Arnold, Charles A. Gates. Curtis Dean. Frank H. Foss, George E. Hinman, Isaac H. Johnson, William A. King, Alban M. Potvin, James A. Shea and George Hatch. The clerk was instructed to cast one bal lot for each of the men named. Frank H. F'oss takes the place of Dwight A. Lyman, George Hatch takes the place of A. J. Bowen and Alban M. Potvin takes the place of o. F. Little. The town committee was empowered to fill all vacancy that may occur on the ticket.
 The meeting adjourned at s.3O.
 After the meeting had adjourned it was learned that Joseph M Berard had declined to accept the nomination as candidate to the general assem- bly,,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
Busy Time at Armory.

Up to the time of writing Captain Tiesing had received no message from headquarters stating that the com pany would have to report and enter into the parade that is to be held in Hartford this afternoon. It is very likely that Company l. will remain in Willimantic as it is their home sta tion and they will be mustered out at the local arn1ory. The armory was a very busy place all day Friday as the men were busy taking an inven- tory of the company's stock. Captain Tiesing was kept busy the greater part of the day answering telegrams and orders which he received Thurs day evening and Friday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
BALTIC
dent Up the Road Delays Cars Personal Mention.


 dent Up the Road Delays Cars Personal Mention. Mrs. R. J. Jodoin was the guest of Willimantic friends on Friday. Eugene Dion was in Centerville and Providence on business Thursday George DesJarlais has moved his household goods into his newly erected tenement on Baltic Heights.
 October Devotions.
 At St. Mary's church Friday evening there was stations of the cross and October devotions.
 Fred Caron and William Credit, were Scotland visitors Friday. George Fairbanks of Iowa. was in town Friday.
 Miss Josephine St. Onge is substi- ute clerk at Browns.
 R. c. Cameron of Passaic, N. J., is the guest of friends in town.
 William McShean. Jr., is working again in the Worsted mill.
 Owen McShean was in Providence Friday.
 Dorothy Wood and Gererude Swan son were New London visitors Fri day.
 My< and Mrs. Fred Leonard of, ,Jewett City called on Baltic friends Thurs day.
 Mrs. Ralph Ditson and son. John. have returned to their home in Black stone Mass.
 Ray Love was a business visitor in Providence Friday
 William H. Buteau was in Hartford over Friday.
 Alex Dupont, Jr.. spent Friday in Putnam.
 Theophile Douarlle of Putnam, formerly of this place, is the guest of his mother. Mrs. Julie Douville
 George LacroiX, Jr., and William Morrisette were Moosup visitors on Friday.
 Employed in Norwich.
 Leo La4'oix is working in Hop kins and Aliens shops in Norwich F. c. Atkins of Boston was in town on business, Friday
 c. F. Tiffany was a Colchester vis- itor Friday.
 Traffic Delay.
 The north bound trolley due to ar rive in Baltic st 4.28 was thirty min utes late arriving in town Friday aft ernoon. The, delay was caused by an accident t6 the Central Village car which was travelling ahead of the Bal tic and Wfllimantic car.
 Arthur Parent was in New London on business, Friday
 John Laird was a visitor in South Coventry, Thursday.
 William BlancL Nte of Fall River called on friends in town Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
Election by A. B. s.

At the regular meeting of the Amer ican Benefit society held in their rooms Thursday evening these officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 President, Carrie Hall; vice presi- dent, Cora Young; orator. Philip Ber- geron; secretary. Addie Cole; treas urer. Allie Buckingham collector, Lil- Han French; chaplain, Jennie Ran dall; marshal, Agnes Connor; warden, pianist, Marion French; u trustees, first, Henry Hall; second. John Andrews; third, Frank Blackmar.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
Prohibition Caucus Today.

The prohibition party of the town of Windham is to hold caucus in the town hall this afternoon. The caucus is called for the purpose of candidates for the offices of representatives and justice of the peace. Directly after this caucus there will be district convention at which time a candidate will be nomi- mated for the office of judge of pro- ha ta
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
Brief Mention.

Mrs. William Sill of Vernon is spending some time in Willimantic, the guest of friends.
 Many attended the supper of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Baptist church. held Friday evening.
 Mrs. J. G. Clifford has gone to New York where she will attend the an- nua1 convention of the United Textile Workers of America.
 According to the reports filed in the office of the town clerk in this city there were thirty one deaths in the town of Windham during September. Twenty-one of the deaths were in fants, nine of whom died from infan- tile paralYSiS.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
PLATNFIELD
British American War Relief Over $598-Frank Congdon Has Already Taken Fourteen Coons - Today's Game Withs Goodyear Team.

The report of the Plainfield branch of the British-American War Relief Fund for this week is as follows: Amount previously contributed $578.22; Oct collection $20.2O. Jos. Hathaway, East Taunton, Mass soc; total $59S.92.
 Another check of $40 has been for warded to New York headquarters from the local branch by Treasurer Zeck Tetlow. thus bringing the total to. $590.
 The committee is grateful to the contributors whose generosity has been instrumental in comforting more than one of the allied soldiers.
 Planning Bazaar.
 All Hallows' council, K. of C.. is planning to hold a bazaar. The off, cers of the council are making efforts to have this years affair eclipse that of any previous year.
 Fourteen Coons Taken This Season.
 Frank Congdon, an electrician in the LaWton Mills corporation, has gained for himself the name of the greatest coon hunter in this section.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
At S1.OO and SIPS a Yard
NEW SILKS FOR DRESS OR TRIMMINGS

24 and 26-inch wide Striped Silk suitable for trimming and waisting $1so0 and S1y5O a yard.
 26-inch wide Plaid Silk in attractive color combination, suitable for waist ing and trimmings, S1.25 a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-14
OBITUARY.
Patrick Shea,

At St. Joseph's hospital Friday morning Patrick Shea of this city died after an illness of some duration. Be- sides his widow. Mary (Grady) Shea. he is survived by one daughter. Miss Mary Shea and three sons James,
 Daniel and Dennis Shea. all of this