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Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
AT OPERA HOUSE TONIGHT

Tonight at the Opera House pro-
gram of dramatic readings will be
given by Mr.. Walter c. Gran, a
graduate of the state school for the
blind at Bathgate. Mr.. Grams first
appearance before Langdon audience
was about two years ago, when he
took part in recital given by the
graduating class of the students. of
the Bathgate asylum. He is now at
tending jamestown college, where he
is a class mate of John Robertson of
this city, The program Of tonight,
of an equal high class to one given
by him here early last winter, helps
to furnish the means which enable
Mr.. Gran to work his way through
college at Jamestown. Those who
attend the entertainment of this even
ing, in addition to being assured of
a program of real merit, at the same
time can feel the satisfaction of
knowing that they are aiding blind
student of exceptional talent to enter
upon career in a life's calling for
which he already shows exceptional
qualifications.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06

of Montana, and Miss Mathilda He'll
of this place.
The Mt. Carmel band had a first
class practice and rehearsal on Sun
day, the boys putting in extra work
so as to furnish the patriotic music
to the celebration held on the Fourth
at Wales.
Announcement was made at the
church services of Sunday of this
week of the approaching wedding of
two of the popular young people of
this settlement, Miss Clara Koehm-
stedt of this place and Mr.. George
Borho, of Wales.
The Mt. Carmel church is under
going thorough overhauling at the
present time, both on the interior and
on the outside. Among the other
improvements being made is the plac-
ing of steel ceiling on the inside and
finishing up the outside with an
ornamental corrugated iron.
Below is printed the program of
the days exercises for the church
picnic to be held here at Mt. Carmel
on Tuesday, July 11th:
High Mass-At 900 a. m.
Parade-At Il 100 a. m.
Dinner-At 1900.
Afternoon Ball Game 2 80.
Races and Sports-At 80 p. N.
Supper-At 600 p. m.
Evening Ball Game $50
Display of Fireworks 900
There will be Bowery Dancing
throughout the afternoon and evening.
In order to insure that there will be
a good time for one and all the people
of Mt Carmel are making a united
effort to make the days picnic one OF
the biggest kinds of success. both
in its social features and financially.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06

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Democrat Office.
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Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
CORRESPONDENCE
DRESDEN

The officers of the school board
spent Friday in visiting the several
schools of the South Dresden district.
Frank Kyncl of Minto was in town
on Friday looking after his farming
interests near Dresden. He returned
to his home in the Valley on Saturday.
Mrs, George A. Williams and
daughter Sadie returned on Saturday 8
train from their visit with relatives
and frieNus OF Mrs. Williams at
Hoop]e.
August A. Timian and brother,
Edward, returned on Wednesday from
their trip to Littleheld, Texas, and
from short conversation had with
them we were given to understand
that they were both quite favorab]y
impressed with the country.
Frank C. Timian and family are
away just now on a visit with rela-
tives of Mrs. Timian's at Fergus
Falls, MINI. They will also make a
stop of week or so at Little Falls,
Mimi, before coming home.
wuIu received here from the party
headed by Henry Jobe, for Bynum,
Mont, states that they We're held up
at Great Falls, owing to washout
on the track, between that place and
Bynum. They state that crops are
reported to be better in that part of
Montana, than ever before, since that
section of country was first settled.
The heavy rains on the evening of
July 3rd, and which continued along
through most of the night, prevented
many from here leaving early the
next morning for points within reach.
ing distance by auto to celebrate on
the Fourth. Several of the disap.
pointed ones from this neighbor hood,
however, took the train for Wales ir
the afternoon.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
T' WAMXI AMI Column QUINN !

a DVERTISEMEETo will De inserted in this
"A column for One Cent Word each insertion
No advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
cents. Cash must always accompany out of
town orders. The rate for the insertion o.
business locals among pure reading matter will
be ten cents perlice chinsertion.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
NEKOMA

The Fauske and Hegland families
spent Sunday at Milton and Concrete.
E. ]. and Victor Svoboda and their
sister Rose of Osnabrock attended the
Mattner-Novacek wedding south of
town.
Mr.. S. Syverson' family arrived
from Grand Forks, N. D., Wednesday
and are occupying the Creighton
residence.
Quite a number from here motorec
to Fairdale Sunday afternoon to wit.
ness the Fairdale-Gardar baseball
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

Morning Worsiip--At IL O'Clock.
Subject, 1.-The Quest of Joy.''
Evening Service-At eight O'Clock.
Subject, "Jesus and Judas Iscariot. )"
Sunday Schaol-At noon.
Epworth League-At seven O'Clock.
Subject, "Our Vaction Christianity. ="
Roy Harold, leader.
Harvey Center Services-Sunday
school 2 80, followed by preaching
at $3.50.
George c. Lee, Pastor.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
LANGDoN BOYS AT FT. LINCOLN

Two former Langdon boys, Murray
Dickson, son of Attorney and Mrs.
W.. E. Dickson and Austin Reid,
eldest son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Reid
are at the Fort Lincoln encampment
with the North Dakota national
guards and expecting to be moved
during the present week to the border
line between the}United States and
Mexico in readiness for an outbreak
of war between the countries. Muir
ray Dickson enlisted lately with Co.
K at Dickinson while Austin Reid has
been member of Co. A at Bismarck
for the past two years. Both young
men have grown up here from their
earliest years of boyhood and they
have plenty of Langdon friends who
will closely watch the moves made by
the First Regiment of North Dakota
when it gets to the front.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
OPEN BIDS WANTED

Bids will be received by the town
boards of Waterloo and Moscow town
ships for the repairing of the grade
between Sections 1 and 6 on the town
line between Waterloo and Moscow
townships. The contract will be let
on Monday, July 10th, 1916, at two
O'Clock in the afternoon, at the place
where the work is to be done. The
board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
By order of the Town Boards:
M. Michlink, Chairman.
A. A. Krahn, Clerk
John Thorn, Chairman.
Chas. w. Doe, Clerk.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
DRAMATIC RECITALs BY BLIND

Walter C. Gran, the blind student
at Jamestown college, who is spend
ing part of his summer vacation visit
ing with Langdon friends, has arrang-
ed to give series of dramatic read
ings and impersonations during the
coming week at Langdon and neigbor-
ing points in this vicinity, under the
auspices of the boys club of this city.
The following is a schedule of the
dates:
Thursday, July 6-At Langdon
Friday, July AT Mazda
Monday, July 1O-At Stilwel.
Tuesday, July 12-At Dresden.
Wednesday, July 13- At Cheatley
school house.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
game pulled off at that town
which the former were victors.

game pulleQ OIL at LQaC town IN
which the former were victors.
The ladies of St. Edwards parish
meet with Mrs. Geo. Smith east of
town, July 9th in the afternoon at
an ice cream social for the benefit of
St. Edwards church, everybody well
come.
Mr.. Rudolph Mattner and Miss
Fannie Novacek of Edmore were join
ed in holy bonds of wedlock at St.
Edwards church Monday morning at
80 a. m., Father Garland officiating
at the nuptial mass, after the services
a large number of relatives and neigh.
bors repaired to the home of the
BRIDES parents to where delicious
dinner was awaiting them. MIR. and
Mrs. Mattner intend going into house
keeping on farm Mr.. Novecek rent.
ed south of town. We all Join in
wishing them joyful bliss in their
welded life.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
MT. CARMEL

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Harris of this neighborhood
during the past week.
Annother wedding announcement
made at the church service here on
Sunday is that of Joseph Fuzack,
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
SEALED BIDS WANTED

The board Of trustees of the Catho-
lie church at Olga asks for sealed
bids for the stone work to be done on
the foundation of the church building.
Plans and specifications and other
particulars needed can be seen and
obtained at the residence of the pas
tor of the church. The opening of bids
for work to be done will occur on
Monday, July 18th, 1916. The right
is reserved to reject any or all bids.
A bond will be required from the
successful bidder for the faithful
performance of the contract. Ad-
dress all bids to Rev. Father Mahieu,
Olga, N. Oak.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06
FOURTH OF JULY WEEK WEDDINGS

FOURTH OF JULY WEEK WEDDINGS
The list of licenses to wed issued
out of the Office of the Judge of the
county court for the past week shows
five couples of Cavalier county young
people who will have special occasion
for their recollection in years to come
of the Fourth Of July of 1916.
Licenses were granted during the
week by Judge F. ". Bleakley to
the following:
June 27-To Charles Hamann, of
Langdon and Miss Nancy A. Power,
of Iona.
June 29-To Carl jacobson and
Miss Helen Swenson, both of Mona.
June 29-To Harry C. Strand of
Osnabrock and Miss Agnes Walstad,
of Milton.
June 29-To Joseph Fuzack, of
Watkin, Mont, and Miss Mathilda
Hell, of Mt. Carmel.
Courier Democrat., 1916-07-06

GIRL WANTED-At once capable girl for gene
raj house work. Family, small steady position
and good wages offered. Mrs. Orton. so \.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-31
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Ansonia.-T7le estate of Charles H. Pine is inventoried at $45S,844.32. New 5ritain.-Some 40 employees in hotels, restaurants and cafes are in terested in the formation of a union in this city.
 NeW Haven<-About 1so employees of the National Pipe Bending company received an increase of 10 per cent in wages Saturday.
 cromwsIL-Bishop John J. Milan will visit St. Johns church, Cromwell, Sun day morning. June 1, and will confirm about SO children.
 Windsor.-The large tobacco planta- tion of Oliver N. N. Pe1ton in South Windsor, comprising about IF acres, has been Yeased to the American Su- pal headquarters of the company is in New York.
 Bridgeport. Sixteen permanent clerks, the largest number ever added at one time in the state, will soon be Permission to employ this large addi- tfonal force has been granted Post master Greene by the postofice de- pertinent.
 Msridsus-Th ~old Parker avenue school, N1ree story brick structure, built in 1869 at a cost Of $40,000, is now appraised al $550. It was aban- doned as school in 1904 and latterly has been owned by Morris Schupeck. lt Will De sold at public auction for tax arrearages.
 MiddIetown.1TIre AEfddIesex hospital has just ooserved it's 18th anniversary. During the first year of existence but 108 patients were admitted, while the past year ten times as many, or 1,080, were admitted At present there are 4s natteuea att the hospital, and the
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-31
NOANK
Maple Leaf Camp Enioys Whist at Home of Mrs. Varnun TucL<er--NeI- son Brown to Assist His Father.

Mrs. Varnun Tucker entertained at whist Tuesday evening, her guests be- ing associate members of Maple Leaf camp, Royal Neighbors, and their friends. Refreshments were served at the close Of play.
 MT. and Mrs Hugh Macleod and child of Providence and MT. and Mrs. Angus Macleod of New Haven are visiting Mrs. Angus Macleod of Pros pect Hill
 Drank Fowler of New York is vis- iting his father, Cornelius Fowler.
 Student Goes Into Business.
 Nelson Brown has returned from the Connecticut Literary Institute at Sufheld. He will go into the lobster fishing business with his father, James P. Brown
 Miss Esther Carroll has returned from Monson where she spent the winter
 MT. and Mrs. worden Potter of Brooklyn are visiting here.
 Mrs. Richard Weeks and son of Providence are local visitors.
 MT. and Mrs. A. VI. Morgan have been visiting in Springfield.
 Mrs. Amanda Fish is ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hattie Ashbey.
 Miss Elizabeth Fish is visiting in Springfield.
 Mrs. B. w. Latham and Miss Ethel Latham have been visiting MT. and Mrs. L. L. Brooks in Moodus
 Holiday Visitors.
 MT, and Mrs. w H. H. Myers of Brooklyn were at the Johnson cot tage over Memorial day. Z
 Mir. and Mrs. John M Mcdonald and children of Newport are guests of Mrs. M. B. Mcdonald.
 Frank Mcdonald has gone to New York where he is employed
 John Fitzpatrick of Stamford is wis., iting his family here
 Mrs. Harold Ashbey is visiting at her old home in Detroit, Mich.
 Recovering fron Injuries.
 Mrs. Augusta Potter who has been laid up from injuries received in a fall is much better.
 MT. and Mrs. George Severn of Au- burn are at their summer home on Mouse Island.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Carson have been entertaining their daughter, Mrs. Walter Lewis of Uxbridge.
 Everett Fitch of New Haven has been visiting here for few days.
 Miss Annie Strauss of Worcester is the guest of Mrs. Frank Home.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-31
DANIELSoN

Notice of Wage increase for Certain
 EmpIoyes of Shore Line Railway
 Company Veterans Put Tn strsnu-
 ous pay-Peter chabot and Son Es.
 cape Death When Wagon is Struck
 by Trolley Car.
 Charles Scoheld of Boston spent the holiday with relatives in Danielsons
 Mrs Edwin Keech was with relatives in Worcester Memorial day.
 Roger A. Sterrett of. Bridgeport was visitor with friends in town Tues
 Mrs. s. D. Horton. Miss Marion Hor- ton and John Horton were in Gardner, Mass, Memorial day.
 John A. Morton of New London vis- ited Danielson friends Tuesday.
 Motored to Beach.
 NFr. and Mrs. R. c. Young and fam fly mobored to Oakland Beach for the holiday.
 Acceptable Gift of Flowers.
 Agent F. B. Cunneen of the Daniel son Cotton company presented the e. A. R. a great quantity of beautiful lilacs for the Memorial day decora- tions.
 Wilfred Wells has purchased a lot on Riverview and this week will begin excavating for the foundations for a bungalow.
 MT. and Mrs. A. V. woodworth mo- tored to Providence and Rocky Point Memorial day.
 Dorcas Rebelxah lodge will initiate candidates at the meeting on June g. Electricians are hurrying as fast as possible the wiring of houses for elec- tricity in the Attawaugan company s
 Exeeutor of Fathers Estate. Charles H Prince of Franklin, Mass, is executor of the estate of his father, Francis A. Prince. open this morning after the Memorial dsv recess.
 The threatening weather during Me- morial day caused the cancellation of some athletic events scheduled for this | section and reduced the number vis- l iting pleasure resorts.
 Wage Advance for Trolley Employees
 Manager Samuel Anderson, Norwich of the Shore. Line Electric Railway 1 company, t.Hs addressed a communica- | tion to car station, sub-statfon and power house employees announcing an ! advance of approximately 10 per cent above the present rate of their pay 1 effective tomorrow, June 1. This af- l fects workers at the stations in Dan- ielson, Plainf1eld and Putnam.
 Busy Day for Veteran Soldiers. | As a sidelight on Memorial day ac- | tivities it was especially interesting to note the vitality Sand vigor of the veterans who participated in the quite strenuous, for them, programme of the day. Some of them were up with the birds, went to Brooklyn and took part | in the programme there and then re- turned to Danielson and spent lths whole afternoon participating in itl< 1 local exercises.
 | Seniors Picnic June r. June IT has been selected as the date for a picnic for the senior class of Killingly High school at Roselan6 park, in Woodstock. A picnic and out. l ing is an innovation and is to replace 8 banquet, of which there has beer 1 some discussion. The idea is to make l the outing at Roseland something of ar affair. The ushers who are to assis at the graduation exercises are to bt guests of the class, as also are the teachers of tGle school. The trip tc Roseland is to be made in automo. piles. Principal Ernest Ross WarreT l has kindly offered to defray half tht expense of the outing.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-31
WEDDING.
5ousquet--Kenyon.

Ernest A. Bousquet of 45 Bridge street. this city, and Miss Mary E. Kenyon of 275 Providence street were married at Worcester by Charles s. Webster, a justice of the peace The groom is weaver, 21 years of age, the bride a seamstress of 19. MT. and Mrs. Bousquet are to make their home in this city.
 A Quiet Holiday.
 Putnam had real quiet Memorial day. Many who remained in the city found pleasure in attending the ball games, of whioTl there were three dur ing the day, and during the afternoon which was slightly Showery, the thea tres were popular attraction. The police found the holiday very free from all kinds of disturbance. The streets in the business section were almost deserted during a greater part of the day.
 L. O. Williams was a visitor in Ni- antic Memorial day.
 Raymond Gilpatric of New Britain was a visitor with relatives here Tues day.
 Special Officers weIch and casnon were on duty at the ball grounds on Tuesday.
 Another Ball Team Promised.
 It was announced Elere Tuesday that Putnam is to have another ball team. composed mostly of Putnam players. Fred BHeureux is promoting the team.
 Many from this city were at Wild wood park Memorial day. P J. Sheri- dan is again manager of the park for the 1916 season.
 Some freight trains were run through this city Tuesday, but the number was much reduced from the normal total.
 Golf at Country Club.
 Many rounds of golf were played by members of the Putnam Country club Memor1al day, morning and afternoon, ana refreshments were served at the Clubhouse by a special committee.
 New Members Campaign,
 Alexander Gilman, Harry c. Mein- ken, Onner J. Mflot and William E. Davison. as special committee of the organization, are soon to start their campaign for new members of the Put nam Chamber of Commerce.
 Not discouraged by the defeat suf- Tered by the Putnam team at the morn- Ing game in this city, many fans fol- lowed the team for the afternoon game at Webster Memorial day,
 Mills in this section continue to seek TOT more operatives. To attract them to this section advertising is being oone In big city dailies that have circulation in woolen and worsted mill territory.
 A big touring car, bearing a Massa- chusetts registration, Threw a. tire as it swung into Front street from Elm street Tuesday afternoon, but the car was not running fast, a fact that en- a!bled the driver to stop the car before anything more serious occurred. Cans improperly Used.
 The members of the Junior Chautau- qua in town are, to say the least, in- terested in the manner in which the litter cans they recently bought and located in the business section are be- ing filled with refuse from stores. The cans were not intended for this purs pose but for persons travelling along into. Shore Line Electric railway employees in this city will benefit under the ap- proximately 10 per cent advance in wages they are to receive from June l, this applying to sub-station workers.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-31
STATE DEPARTMENT cHAPLAIN
Memorial Day Orator = Fine Parade
 and We'll Planned ExereIses.

There was an impressive observance of Memorial day in Putnam. Al 10 d, m. the procession moved from e. A. R. hall on Ponfret street, under the corn- mand of w. B. Whittemore, marshal of teae day. and proceeded to St Mary's cemetery, where exercises were held, and wl1er6 the graves of soldiers were adorned with flowers, as they had been with flags. The prayer and ad- dress at the cemetery was by Rev. Charles E. Bedard. pastor Of St. Aary's parish. St. Mary's choir assisted at the cemetery service.
 The procession included the mern- bers of A. G. Warner post, e. A. R, George w. Child camp, S. of ", Span tsh War Veterans A. G. Warner w, R. C., Caroline Scott Harrison circle. Ladies of the 6. A. R.. Putnam Catholic band, clergy and citizens, a platoon of police acting as escort.
 At noon tE1e w. R. c. served dinner in Odd Fellows hall to 125.
 At 1 o'clock the line was again formed in Union square and moved to Grove street cemetery, where prayer was offered by Rev. c. J. Hartman and the graves of soldiers were decorated. The address of the day was delivered here by Rev. William F. Hilton, state department chaplain of the G. A. R.. and it was pronounced one of the finest Memorial day addresses ever heard in 1 this city
 Returning from Grove street ceune- tery, exercises were conducted at the Soldiers monument by the members of l the Sons of Veterans. Flowers were | planted on the plot by members Of the 1 Woman's Relief corps.
 l While Memorial exercises were beino | held in Hle city in the morning similar l functions were being conducted else 1 where in the vicinity, notably in the towns Of Thompson and Pomfret
 where the exercises were attended by
 a large number of people.
 Traffic Officer Needed Tuesday. 1 Supernumerary John Mcclure was on duty at Bugbee's corner Memorial | day as traffic off1cer-and he had a busy time of it. There was, of course
 a host of machines buzzing about
 many of them in charge of drivers not
 accustomed to being regulated as tc their methods of proceeding through the city streets. In keeping hlese straight at the Four Points. Officer ways at once. but he handled his tof | in an able manner and demonstrated in an impressive way that a traffic l officer for the place where he was sta. tioned is just the thing.
 There were some drivers who had 1 to be spoken to about following tht routes pointed out to them and many had to be broken of their habit of run. ming by standing trolley cars.
 During the day, along with his many Iother duties, Officer Mcclure folnC time to pass out a large number O. copies of the common council auto mobile traffic regulations, adopted las summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-31
Qua! perl!

staff of employees numbers 50. Miss Edythe G. Sharpe is the superinten- dent.
 Winsted.-The possible candidacy of Justice Charles B. Hughes of the United States supreme court for presi- dent is interesting to this community, as his wife, Mrs. Antoinette Carter Hughes, is a daughter of the late Wal ter S. Carter of Pleasant Valley and granddaughter of the late John Cotton Smith of New Hartford.
 Haddan1.-The national tcommittee on prisons, whose agent recently wis., ited the county jail at Haddam, has reported to the county commissioners that conditions are not as they should be at the jail, saying that there is a constant struggle to keep out the ver- min, and that the dampness in summer is injurious to the prisoners health.
 South NorWaIk-The marriage of Miss Mary Theresa Farrell, daughter