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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Nelson Infant,

The infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Nelson died in the Tri-City san
itarium, Moline, yesterday morning.
The child was only few days old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
G.. A. n. Attention.

Members OF the John Buford post,
G.. A. R., are requested to attend the
funeral of Comrade II. X. Cox at
Knoxs chapel at 2 o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon. April 4, 1916.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

f. l.. Larson. 2617 Fifth avenue. Mo
line, died at "A this morning after
lingering Illness. He was born in Swe-
den, June IS, l849, and came to Moline
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03
Mrs. Samuel X. Wainwright.

Word of the passing Of Mrs. Samuel
r. Wainwright of Yuma township
brings sorrow to many in this vicinity
who were acquainted with her. Mrs.
Wainwright, who was a niece of Dr..
A. NJ. Beal of Moline, died at the Yuma
home March % after four weeks i'll
ness. Funeral was held from the
Yuma church Saturday morning, Rev.
Mr.. Dunleavy officiating, Burial was
in Yuma cetemery.
Mary Pauline Beal, daughter of Co.
lionel L. W. and Elizabeth Beal, was
born in Yuma township Dec. II. 1875.
When child she moved with her par
ents to a farm at Meridian, Iowa, where
the family lived several years. From
there they moved to Cherokee. Iowa,
where the departed lived till her mar
rage to Samuel R. Wainwright, which
took place Nov. 20, 1900 She leaves
her husband, and brother, DR.. Albert
r. Beal of San Antonio, Texas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-03

All the news all the time-The Argus.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

Francis Johnson, Helen Kilbosas Mary Koumm, Franciska, Segrenski, Amelie Laliberte, Theodore Laliberte, Hazel Lsaliberte, Marie Reine Lamarre. Fer hand Ledoux, Beatrice IePage, Homer Leroue, Ida Marion, Laurence Mar ion. John Mccarthy, Mary McDermott, Eileen McNally, Helen dilonis, Stella Milonis, William AIitvoy, Jennie Nuf- ly, Peter OfGara, Walter O,Gara, Ma rie Rose Ouellette, Doris Parisean, Moses Pepin, Romeo Pepin, Joseph Petroly, Anna Rydz, Jan Sawiski Stanislaw Schochellas, Fanny Shawa- by, Aida Saint Jean, Merrilda Saint Jean, Louise Srezyzsel, Anna Tassock Julia Tencharz, Edgar Tetreault, Will frid TetreauIt William Toppour, An- drew Woznislki, Joseph Griswold.
 Brevities.
 Charles Thompson and family of Providence were Sunday guests at MT. and Mrs. Arba BroWnfng's.
 Ray Johnson of New Haven spent Sunday at his parents, Mir and Mrs. Walter Johnson's. Miss Ethel Duke of Hartford is a guest at their home.
 Friends of Mrs. Milton Terry, for merly Miss Anna Crary. are glad to learn that her condition is improv- ing at St Joseph's hospital in Willi- mantle.
 Miss Louise Howard of Woodstock Hill spent Sunday with Mrs. T. B. Keen.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
MYSTIC
chiIdren's Day Services at Methodist church-Ministers Graves Deco rated-DouaIas- Kennedy Marriage.

The Chldren's day concert of the Methodist Sunday school was great success. The church was handsome ly decorated and the following pro- gram was carried out at o'clock: Or gan prelude; opening song, Let the Merry Church Bells Ring. school; re- sponsiye reading; prayer, Rev. w. H. Dunnack; recitation, -Children's praise Pauline Renters; exercise, Ten Little Fairies, primary girls; song, Belong What Little Thing Did, Florence Tho ma; June, Dorothy 1ampheres recita- tion, Mary Taylor; song, primary class; exercise, The Flowers Choral, ry Board; recitation, We Should Not be Proud, Florence Nichols; exercise, Children's Day Is Here, Marie Wal lace, Doris Benner Catherine Porter; recitation, Use It for Jesus, Sor1s NJ chols; song, Christ, My Teacher, school; reeftations, A Legend of the Rose, Ellen Watson; The Thank You Song, Lillian Reiners; exercise, Help Others to be Happy, Margaret Harri- son, Edith Parker. Evelyn Burdick; recitations, Spread the Sunlight, Ruth Barraclouth; song, The Robins Song, Eleanor Bliven, Jennie Travara: dia- logue, Christians Education, 19 Sun cay school scholars with Robert Gremley representing Professor Clear head, Edwin Berry, Judge Wiseman,
 
 Bugaman, Education; song, Fling Forth the Banner, school; benediction.
 Ministers' Graves Decorated. l Tn the afternoon the members of the l Sunday school went to Elm Grove l cemetery where six of the Methodist ministers are resting and their graves were decorated. The collection taken i at the services Sunday was for edu- eational work in the Methodist churches.
 Three Infants Baptized.
 At the Methodist church Sunday morning the pastor, Rev. w. H. Dun mack, preached on Education, and the rite of baptism was conferred on Lil- Han Dorothy Duerr and Robert Ed l ward Duerr, children of Edward and I Bessie Duerr, and Carleton Doris Sher- burne, a son of George and Florence II Sherburns.
 The annual Sunday school picnic will be held Tuesday. June 27, at We quetequock Casino.
 J DoueIas-Kennedy.
 aThe wedding of Miss Adah Kennedy daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Ken nef1y of Old Mystic, andNArthur Doug las, son of MT. and Mrs. Fred Doug las, took place Saturday afternoon al o'clock at the parsonage of the Fed eral Street Methodist church, New London, Rev. c. Harley Smith pas-ar performing the ceremony. Only tne parents of the bridal couple witnessed the ceremony. Supper was served ai } Hotel AIohican, after which MT. ST Mrs. Douglas left for New Have where they are to reside and wher, MT. Douglas is in the office of the \ r. N F. railroad. Both young peopf
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

A preliminary effort is being made Tor big parade in Westerly on La bor Day and general canvass of the town is being made to that end. This work is going along quietly for the present. those interested feeling the public pulse on the subject If sufi- cient encouragement is received the matter win be publicly launched so that every resident of Westerly could cooperate and make the event the biggest kind of a big success. 1t is 21 years since that big Labor Day pa- rada in Westerly, and 1t is planned to have the next parade the greatest ever in the town. In this connection, the order of procession of the Labor Day parade Of Sept 2, 1895, will be of in- terest, and to beat 1t the local com mittee win have to go some. and then some more. If present plans prevail, however, the coming Labor Day pa- rads will be the biggest demonstration Through the courtesy of R. J. Rooney, who preserved a copy of the official program, the order of procession of the parade of twenty-one years ago is here given:
 ORDER OF PROCESSION.
 Grand marshal, Cornelius Bransfield; chief of staff, Archie c. Thompson; aids. Captain Charles Fl. Ledward. Jo- naph Paaett.
 First Division.
 Edward Kelcher, Commander.
 Aids David l.. GcLaren, William Pondleton: westerly band, Thomas Wnrmington, leader; Westerly Branch of Granite Cutters National Union, Captain Frank T.. Cook; Tool Sharp enors' Union, No. 8, Captain John Lewis; float, Rhode Island Granite Works. float, Smith Granite Works float, Dixon Granite Worlxs float westerly Monument company; float calder Carnie Granite Works; Niantic Branch of Granite Cutters union, Captain John Joyce: floats, Joseph NaWall and Co.'S Granite Works; float George T Hutchins; float, Rich ard Opny; Carolina band; Paving Cut ters' union with float. Captain James
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
sToNINGToN
Miss Mary s. Wheeler to Be eradu- ated From WeElesley-Racing Car Strikes Groton Automobile.

Former Representative Arthur G. Wheeler is in Wellesley, Mass. and will see his daughter, Mary s. Wheel CT. receive her diploma at Wellesley college today Miss Wheeler was graduated from the Stonington High School in the class of 1912, and will probably accept a professional posi- ton with the New York Guarantee company. She was graduated with honors from the Stonington school and and had a high standing in col- lege.
 Commencement. week of the Ston- ington High School has the call over alI other matters in the borough.
 Racing Car Strikes Automobile.
 An automobile accident occurred near the Brightman farm, when a rac- ing car struck the automobile owned and operated by A. N. Richards, of Groton. the other occupants being Mrs Richards and their Daughter. Both cars were headed towards West erly. The racer struck the rear wheels of the Richards car, throw ing the occupants out and dashing the car against stone wall. Mrs. Richards received severe injury in one of her legs and the daughter was slightly injured. The car was wrecked. The racer proceeded on it's way, with it's single occupant as if nothing had happened. The racer bore d Rhode Island registry and the number is known to the police off, cials who are endeavoring to locate the offender.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
COLCHESTER
RaIn Lessens Attendance at Ecar Ex- hibit-chiIdren Admitted Free, Find Much to Admire and Wonder at.

Rain Monday marred the opening of the loan exhibit given by the ladies of Calvary church at the home of the Misses Bigelow. The out of town peo- pie expected could not come, but Col chester itself was well represented. The school children came in free be- fore the exhibit opened, and they were particularly delighted with the old dresses and the tomahawk. A set of ivory chessmen took their fancy also. The Aztec idol seemed an old friend out of their fairy books. A tiny pit cher from Mexico. less than quarter
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
Be Careful In Using
 Soap On Your Hair


 Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much allxali, which is very infurious as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle.
 The best thing to use is just plain mulMded cocoanut oil for it is pure and entirely greaselesss. It's very cheap, and beats the most expensive noans or anything else all to pieces. You can ret this at any drug store, and a few ounces will last the whole family for months.
 amDIy rnolsten the hair with water and rub it in. about a teaspoonful Is n.l that ia required. It makes an ahrndnnce of rich, creamy lathers alaamnes thoroughly and rinses out eoa||y. The hair dries quickly and evenly. and ia soft. fresh looking, brIEht fu1y, wavy. and easy to ham dle Besides, ft f0uaena and takes out every particle of dust dlrt and dan- aruM.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

N Scanlon If Swan recovered in short timeA
 Albert ". George of Mystic. grad. 5uate of Westerly High School class of 1915, went to the Century com panys N. F. soon after graduation and has made good. He was employ ed as artist In the advertising de- pertinent and recently invented an ap@ paratus that does work formerly dld by eight men. A1r. George has been assigned a special desk In charge of a department and begins his second year at a salary lof s2,60o
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

mito received a cut on right forearm that required three stitches to close, and a slight cut on the tip of the nose. In response to a query from the judge, the chief said that he had known Moracco for several years and that he had never been under arrest before and had never given the po- lice any trouble. Moracco was a wit ness for the state in the Debartelo shooting case and gave truthful testi- mony in the district and superior courts.
 Contractor Louis Dotolo said that Morocco had worked for him for the past six years and he considered him to be a reliable and we'll behaved man, and was surprised to learn that he was a participant in bar room row.
 Judge Williams suspended sentence until after he had opportunity to con- suit with Dr. c. P. Crandall, who at tended Comito, and ascertain the ex- tent of the injury Moracco was fined $25 and costs amounting to $2e.80 which he paid
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
LOOK 02TNE IQN1 DTIIE CHI AllllEY'

of an inch in height and only kept from blowing away by being pasted on a visiting card, seemed the thing to be most desired. They exclaimed quite a good collection Of these, ale most entirely pictures of Colchester ties when they were little, and the pleasure the children took n picking
 There are several pieces of china with historical scenes painted on them and The Hornet Sinking the Peacock had close rival fn, Ralph boys favorite. The interest and en- thusiasm that seems to have been awakened in those who have already seen the things augers well for the success of the exhibit. A
 Many of the stores in Petrograd haNres before the doors pictorial rep
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
Local LaconIcs.


 William Daley, of Brooklyn, N. r.. formerly of Westerly, is here the guest of Raymond Burke.
 William CuIley, the newly appoint ed policeman commenced his duties on Monday as traffic officer at Main and Broad streets.
 Westerly National Guardsmen. be- ing of the coast artillery branch Of the service. were not privileged to re- spond to President Wilson's first call to arms in the Mexican controversy. Several Westerly young men motor ed to Meriden Sunday and attended the rededication services of St, Rose church. of which Rev. pr. John Neale. former pastor of St. MichaePs is the pastor.
 Mary Agnes Ballato and Antonio Wieler were married at a nuptial mass in the Church of the Immacu- late Conception, Sunday, by Rev. Father Bruno. They were attended by Mary BaIloto and Antonio Risica. A reception followed in Hibernfan hall
 Sherwood Swan. of Preston. an ei- defly man. while walking with his wife in Broad street, Monday after noon, was suddenly stricken with an attack of acute indigestion He wal carried into the Rhode Island Drug store where he was Attended by pr
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

are well known here, Douglas having been connected with a local company until a few months ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

The red banana resembles the cook ing purpose plantain.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

Frank Moraeco was before Judge Oliver Fl. Williams in the Third dis trict court, Monday, accused of com mitting violent assault upon Nfcolo Comito He rie1dad oa1iltY and in ex-
 anation said the trouble started over a cigarette in AIonra-itu's saloon. Mo- racco said he playfully knocked ci- garette from Comito's hand just as Comito had done to him on previous occasions, and all in fun. Soon af- terwards, he said, Comito called him the vilest of names and he returned the epithet, and struck Comfto. Then Comito came at him with pitcher, and made movement as if to reach revolver or a knife from his hip pocket. Moracco told the court that he then took out his pocket knife and brandished it back and forth to pro- tect himself from Comito. He did not know whether he struck Comito with the knife or not but that be acted on the defensive
 Chief Brown told the court that Coz
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

James o'SuIIivan. a former Iieuten- ant of Company B, Third regiment, Connecticut National Guard, a stone cutter by trade, and for several years a resident of Westerly, died Sunday evening in Manayunlz, Pa MT SuI- livan became quite prominent in the social and political life of Philadel- phia and was connected with the post office in that city for many years. He held the position of superintendent of deliveries and carriers, retiring about three years ago. He was a former national vice president of the An cient Order of Hibernians and was affiliated with nearly all the Irish or ganizations of Philadelphia, where he resided for thirty eight years. MT. Sullivan was about ST years of age and was born in Ireland. His only near relative now residing in this sec tion is niece. Mrs. Patrick J. Shea of Moves avenue, Pawcatuck He is survived by two sisters and two brothers in Ireland.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20
Westerly May Have Labor Day Parade

rOsram Formed Giving List in Big Demonstration in 1895 Frank MOracco Pays $2ssO for AssauIt-Death of Read Paper Before Historical Society Sherwood swan of Preston, Taken Suddenly III.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

The annual outing of the Westerly Historical society will be held We'd
 nesday of next week, with morning and afternoon sessions on the lawn of Jennie Wheeler hall, in North Ston- ington. The address of welcome will be by Thomas B. Hewitt, president of the board of trustees of the Wheeler School and Library AIbertus e. Burcick of Jewett City, will read a paper relating to Lantern Hill, and Mrs. Elisha 3. Rogers, of Norwich, will talk on the flora of that section. Legends of Lantern Hill will be told by others, not yet selected Vocal se.
 lections will be rendered by Mira, Ralph Briggs. Mrs. William D. Crit cherson and Miss Mildred K Taylor.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

Stewart; Quarrymen, Captain Michael
 Second Division.
 Captain Everett F. Whipple. Com
 mander.
 Aids, E. P. St. Onge, Alexander M Blake; Sheffield band, Joseph Shelf field, leader; employees of the c. B. Cottrell & Sons company in three di- visions, representing the machine each with a float; Wood River band; employees of Westerly Woolen com pany, with float, Captain Patrick Me- vile; employees of Crefield mill, with float, Captain James Carson; White Rock band, Charles A. Latham, leader; employees of B. B. & R. Knight, with float. Captain A. Burdick
 Third Division.
 Charles F. Berry Commander.
 Aids, Robert Mason, Jeremiah J. Purtill. This division was. devoted exclusively for the display of floats of the different branches of business, as follows: Newspapers, The Vest erly Narragansett Weekly and West erly Sun, and Westerly Tribune; Printer, Joseph T. Murphy; Bicycles Q. Stillman; clothiers, Ira B. Crandall B. M. Dodge & Co, George H. Bab- cock, Wright Lindley & Co.,; fancy and uFy SOOQSs JOnn B. BrOWn, 4 arnken- stein 6 Co.,, Boston Store, Bee Hive Leslie 6 Peckham Paris House; fur niture, H. B. Gavftt company, West erly company, Dowd & BransfeId; music and stationery. Blake and Max son; sewing machines, w. D. Main; jeweler, Louis Hahn: soda water James IT. Blackler;; hardware, c. w Willard, A. L. Chester; plumbers, Jot Thorp, Robert Drysdale, A. R. Jor. dan, Charles A. Latham; horse shoer J. J. PurtiII; coal. c. w. Brown, Will fam Carney. Union Wood Yard; lum- ber Maxson & O., Randolph, Bent ley 6 Co.,; shoes. Duff-Lowry Co. Herman EIionsly; groceries, H. A Wilcox, J. T. Edmond, F. F. Haswell Fred Leaman, J. Ripple, Dougherty 6 Casey, John w. Berry, Jr.; fish, Theo. dore Crandall; ice cream and confec. tionery, George F. Clark, Isaac G. Bar Der: barbers, H. Len Chapman, tw, l floats, R. J. Rooney, Peter Rose; har ness, George A. Champlln; carriag manufacturers, Stillman Carriage Go l A. A. Stillman.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-06-20

Many of the stores in Petrogfad have before the doors pictorial rep resentations of the. goods on sale in- side. ix
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-07
Putting Up Hard
Battle to Preserve
Arkansas City

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, Feb s.--rhe rap
idly widening lake In southeastern Arkan-
sas, formed by the flood waters of the
Arkansas river pouring through hreaks
in the levees. had engulfed score OF
towns tonight. leaving several thousanS
persons homeless, taking a toll OF sixteen
lives and doing damage estimated at
thousands OF dollars. Still greater damaSS'
is feared If the Mississippi continues to
rise. Predicted stages at Arkansas City
threaten a break in the Mississippi levees
which would precipitate the greatest ca
lamity.
All day 700 men who remain IN Arkan-
sas City tolled in an effort TO strengthen
the levees, and tonight they were hOpeflp
that the town would be saved. The mar
row strip Of levee is the only land in
sight there.
On one side Of the great river. swollen
until its surface is fifteen feet above the
level OF the town.
On tao other side OF the levee is the
great flood lake. nearly forty miles Ions
and twenty miles wide. From It only the
upper stories Of buildings in Arkansas
City protrude. At the levee are three
steamboats, ready to carry the plucss
fighters to safety should they loose their
battle with the flood.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-07
Read me Bee Want Aos. It paysl
New. Notes of North Platte

NGNb NOtCe VI NVHhh AA0hNNs
NORTH PLATTE, Neb., Feb. 6--(spe-
cial,)- meeting Of the city superin-
tendents of the state. held in Lincoln last
week. Wilson Tout superintendent OF the
North Platte public schools, was re-
elected president OF the organization. An
invitation to hold the annual meeting OF
the association in 1917 In North Platte was
extended by Prof. Tout.
After celebrating for nine hours. the
jury In the case Of O'Conner against Ldn.
coin county. wherein OhConnor brought
suit to collect 5000 damages, returned g
verdict for 81 in favor OF o'Connor. Ar
incomplete bridge was the cause OF this
accident whereby o'connor sought to OBJ.
tain damages.
Lincoln county's aspirants for political
honors at the spring primary election ar,
as follows: For sheriff, Frank Cocker
Thomas Mcconnell, A. j. Salisbury, q. T
stegman. all republicans; for county com
missioner. ]. W. Rowland. democrat, and
John w. Fowler. republican; for count,
treasurer. s. NJ. souder. republican; fol
county clerk. A. S. Allen. republican,; FOL
county commissioner. I. L. Miltonberger
republican; for clerk Of the district court
George e. Prosser. republican.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-07
Germans Repulse
British Advance

BERLIN. Feb. s.--British attachments
attempted to advance in the region south
west Of Melville and south Of La Basse
canal but were driven back, according
to the statement issued today by the
German general headquarters staff.
PARIS. Feb. s.-French artillery sub.
iected the German trenches In the region
OF Maisons de Champagne to destruc-
tive fire yesterday. says the official state
ment Issued this afternoon by tho French
war department. Tho statement also re-
counts the bringing down in flames OF a
German aeronlane after an engagement
with a French battieplane.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-07
America Must Fight
1900 Miles at Sea

NEW YORK. Feb. e.--The United States
has in It's navy the nucleus of the best
fighting machine IN the world. according
70 Frank J. sprague, chairman Of the
oommittee on electricity and ship build
ing of the Naval Consulting board. who
returned here today after spending a
month aboard the battieship New York
and witnessing the maneuvers ,of the
Atlantic fleet u southern waters. Mr..
sprasue deciar% the two most vital re-
quirements of the navy at present are
more officers and men and greater ef.
ficienoy in target practice. he said tbs
government could not spend too much
money IN this regard
A graduate OF Annapolis. aad the first
engineer 10 recommend the introduction
Of electricity into the service OF the
navy. Mr.. sprague said his observation
while aboard the New Iork had con
WINGED him that America must be pre-
pared to fight its future battles at leas
100 miles out at sea.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-02-07
THREE DEATHS AT TABLE
ROCK AND HUMBOLDT

TABLE ROCK, Neb., Jan. s.--(speciaI.)
IS. NJ. Chaffin, prominent pioneer OF
the Nemaha valley for the last fifty-five
years. died az his home in Humboldt at
the age OF So years, after long and seri-
Gus iilness. lilo Ia survived by a widow
and several children. Two years since Mr..
and Mrs. ChaffIn celebrated their golden
wedding. az which time peventy-two rela-
tives we're present
After an Illness OF several years Mrs.
Mary Buerstetta. wife Of Chris Buer-
stetta, formerly OF Table Rock. but now
81 Mead, Neb.. died az the residence OF
her mother. Mrs, Mary zelenka. In Hum
boIdt, aged q years. OF tuberculosis. Mary
Eelenka was born on the old home farm
four miles east OF Table Rock. February
q. Iss2, and was the third daughter OF the
late Frank and Mrs. Mary zelenka. She
war married 10 Christian Bucrstetta
February "a. 1908, In Table Rock. Be-
sides the husband shc IL survived by a
mother. four brothers and three sisters.
Mra Harriet Talbot, wife OF William
Talbot OF Table Rock, died at the family
residence Saturday at the age OF 70. She
had been an invalid for several years ana
her death was not unexpected. Harriet
Mann was born in Manchester. England,
and came 10 America at tho age Of with
her parents, The family has lived here
for thirty-fivc years. Surviving her Il
her aged husband and five children a.
foIlows; Mrs Alice widdifieid, Denver
Mrs. Florence Bennington. TAtehfield
Fgebss 1smes II. Talbot and Tom r. Taibo
Of Table Rock. and Elmer Tablet OF Lin
coin. an employee OF the poasoffice
Funeral services were held Sunday after
noon At the Methodist Episcopal church