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Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-12
mrs. ESHLEMAM GIVEN
JOB BY STATE BOARD

Sacramento, May 12.-The State
Board of Control announced today the
appointment of Mrs. John M. Eshle-
man, widow of the late lieutenant gov
ernor of California, as children's agent
at salary of $210O per year. Mrs.
Esh!eman, who has been assistant chill
dren's agent for the last seven months,
takes the position made vacant by the
recent death of Mrs. Clara d. Baker.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-12
Baccalaureate Sermon.
(By United Press)

Berkeley, Cal. May 12.-The an
nual Baccalaureate sermon for the
graduating class of the University of
California will be delivered at o'clock
Sunday afternoon in the Greek theatre
by Most Rev. Edward j. Hanna, Arch
bishop of San Francisco. A public
invitation has been issued.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-12
Distribute Land in Russia.
(By United Press)

Sopenhagen, May 12.-Diplomatic
advices say that new move has
been started in Russia to distribute
land. The peasants will support this
ard large landholders are giving up
their lands in the hope of disrupting
the provisional government. The con-
servative Socialists are seeking some
leader strong enough to unite all fac
tions. The morale Of the troops is
rot improved.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-12
Multigraph Operators Wanted.
(Ry TIpitad PveSS)

Sacramento May 12.-Multigraph
operators are wanted by the state.
The salary range is from $50 to $1OO
a>month. Candidates must have had
1T least three months experience in
the operation of a multigraph ma
cLine. Civil service examinations will
be held June %.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-12
Coming Auction Sales.

May 12-Mrs. M. E. Gardner. on
Gardner ranch. Zinn & Johnson, auc-
tiCneers. >.&
May 14-Manual Freitas, on Geo.
Forester ranch. Zinn & Johnson, auc-
ticneers. 49, >sA-s~~sn ~
May 15--E. Meade, on Meade
ranch; Johnson & Zinn, auctioneers.
May led Beckworth, on Beck
worth ranch. johnson & Zinn, auc-
tioneers. See advertisement today.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-12
To Study Oil Conditions.
(By United Press)

San Francisco, May 12.-Governor
Stephens has named President Max
Thelan of the State Railroad Com
mission and Professor Folsom of STAN
ford a committee to investigate the
states oil resources and determine
how it can best serve the industrial
development of the nations needs.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-12
Flour Jumps to $l7.20.
(By United Press)

Minneapolis, May 12.-May wheat
closed at $3.50. Flour jumped to
$17.20 per barrel. Directors of the
Chamber of Commerce are consider
ing the abolishing of May quotations.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-12
Russian Commission Hurries.
(Ry United Pressy

Washington, May 12.-The depar-
ture of the American mission to Rus
sia is to be speeded, owing to advices
that continued internal disturbances
are taking place there.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-12
DELAYED NEUTRALITY CASE IS
BEING TRIED IN Los ANGELES

CM ranch headquarters of
IF Nevada
of Harry Walter X lily ""7 vi
fo"ke oharey
The
neutrality signals huedy dropped
with alleged revo focty the
the reach American SOIL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
ELMVnLE
MT. and Mrs. John F. WhapIes Pre- scented With Gift at Party-Visitors Here During the Week.

Mrs. James Ward of Wauregan has been the guest of Miss Nelly Dwyer.
 Mrs John Foley is visiting her daughter in New Britain.
 Mrs. Ida Place and Charlie Place spent Sunday with friends in Norwich.
 Mrs. Arthur Warwick has returned from two weeks visit in Providence.
 Mrs. J. E. Potter of the Hill Crest house spent Thursday in Providence.
 Miss Clara West spent the week end in Moosup.
 Moved to House on Hill.
 David Brooks has moved from the Valley to the house on the Hill recent ly vacated by c. D. Arnold
 MT. and Mrs. A. H. 6attey attended church in South Killingly Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. John Gallup and son Gordon of Danielson visited Mrs H. S. Call last week
 MT and Mrs. John F. Whaples have moved to the Hutchins house on the Green Hollow road. Before leaving for their new home they were entertained by few of the neighbors at the home of MT. and Mrs. Winfield Colweli Mrs. Whaples was presented handsome leather handbag and pocketbook. Recitations and music were enjoyed and dainty refreshments served by Mrs. Colwel and Mrs Kibbe
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
WINDHAM
Woman's Missionary Society Met Tuesday With Mrs. Albert Bates L. E. L!s Entertained.

There will be a stereopticon lecture on Billy Sunday at the Congregational church Sunday evening.
 The regular fortnightly meeting of the Woman's Missionary society was held with Mrs. Albert Bates on Tues day. There were Is present. Much sewing was done and the second chapter of Old Spain in New America was given by Miss Gertrude Arnold. It was voted to hold a series of jitney teas to raise money for the expenses of a delegate to the meeting of the Woman's Congregational Home Mis- sionary union in Hartford next month.
 Valentine Social.
 The Christian Endeavor society held a valentine social in the chapel Friday evening. Partners for the march were chosen by a mitten given the men who found girl with a heart bearing the same number. Various games were played, including the panning of a small white heart nearest the center of a large red heart while blindfolded, a heart race, heart puzzles, etc. Music and refreshments were enjoyed
 Mrs. W. A. Raymold returned Mon- day from a few days visit in New York and Maplewood, N. J. Miss Amy Lamb of Norwich was a week end guest of Miss Elizabeth An derson-
 A number Of Windham people at- tended the automobile show in Hart ford this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
New London County SOUTH CRISWOLD

Rsv. John Thompson attended the quarterly meeting of ministers held nf Manchestsr on Monday. returning home on Tuesday.
 Alvin Cor~y+ of Ekonk Hill was through here on Monday. buying ra" EnrB.
 Charles Gray, who is employed at the sawmiil has been spending lew days at his home in Ledyard.
 q G. Bill was a caller at w. G. Burdickss of Glasgo on Tuesday ev-
 Benjnnatn w. Young spent Sunday at his home heres returning to W1l- 1imantic in the evening.
 Several of the school children are fi1 with severe colds
 Many local people realize that the ground hog has resigned from the Anmnias% club when the thermo=aeter rerfstered 12 degrees below zero on Tuesday morning:
 walter l.. Burdick of Hopeville was a visitor at A c. Greene's on Tues day.
 fainment held in Pachaug on Monday evening.
 Walter McClimon Of Preston was a business caller here on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
1t, Mrs. Alice E. saun-

superintendent, Mrs. Alice E. saun- ders.
 Mrs. Howard Langworthy, Mrs Amos Champlin, Mrs. Thomas Saunders and Mrs. Merton Chapman of Ocean View union attended the Willard Memorial meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Burke in West er1y.
 Fractured Hfs Coilarbone.
 Albert Barnes is suffering from a fractured collarbone caused by a tim Der falling while at work at Pleasant View. Z
 Quonochontaug grange entertained new hall Saturday evening with a valentine social. After refreshments were served, music and dancing were enjoyed.
 Miss Annie L. Chapman is suffering with rheumatism in her arms. azGiF
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
STAFFCRDVILLE
Death of Miss Olive L. GoodeII-
 Large Attendance at Funeral.

Miss Olive L. Goodell, so. died at the Johnson hospital at 11.15 a. m.. Feb. 8. after an operation for ulcer of the stomach. peritonitis having de- veloped. She was born Nov. Is, 1856, at Staffordville. the daughter of Rev. Leonard S. Goodell. and had lived for a number of years in Dorchester, Mass, previous to going to. Stafford street last spring to reside with her brother, Frank Goodell. She was an active member of the Methodist Epis- copal church. The funeral was held in the local M. E. church last Satur- day afternoon at o'clock Rev. C.. w. Blacket, Ph- D.. of Newton. Mass, her former pastor. in Dorchester, ofh- ciated, assisted by the local pastor, Rev. A. F. Brown. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The burial was in the local cemetery. The de- ceased was survived by six brothers and three sisters. Nephews acted as bearers.
 John G. Rishton and H. A. Bos- worth have been confined to their homes with the grip. but are better.
 Mrs. Lima Booth has been spending a few weeks with relatives in Spring field, Mass.
 T. M. Lyon attended the automobile show in Hartford this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
Holland County
MASHAPAUG
Village Nearly Snowbound Cold Snap Evident-Teachers Met in the SchooIhouse.

The recent snowstorm was quite se- were and made travelling bad all about the village. The roads were broken out the day after the storm but the wind spoiled all the work of the town help by promptly filling in the roads again with the drift snow. As a re- suit of the snow the Mashapaug school was closed for a day and a half. The mail man was popular person. Telephones were in commits sion to find out if he was going to cover this part of the route. The snow has so far cost three days of mail service from Stafford Springs.
 Inhabitants of cities where the snow is removed a few hours after the storm do not seem to realize what country travelling is like after a good time for rural communities to break open the roads and that the wind makes many drifts. On last Satuf- day two gentlemen from Hartford at Lake Mashapaug They reached Staff ford Springs in the evening and se- cured a conveyance to take them to the Inn. Men and beast had to push their way through the drifts. They reached Union without mishap but be- tween the top of Marcy hill and the Horton place they encountered a snow drift which was over their heads. This was too much. so they postponed their fishing excursion and drove back to Stafford. arriving at a. m. Before noon they returned to their homes in Hartford.
 In Grip of Cold Wave.
 Mashapaug has had it's share of the cold wave. The thermometer at the Inn registered 12 below and at MT. Moore's it was 14 below.
 William Ferry has been harvesting a crop of 1S-inch this week.
 Science and Sewing Discussed.
 Supervisor N. J. Bond held a teach CTS meeting in the Mashapaug school house on Thursday, Feb. Is. The sub jects of Science and Sewing were dis P1rSSed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

Mrs. James Pope of Canterbury has been visiting her sister, Mrs. John Sullivan, who was badly burned Sum day.
 .oR duty two days this week.
 Mrs. Caleb Bishop of South P1ainheld was a visitor here Tuesday.
 Resumed His Duties.
 George F'awley. who has been at his home in Canterbury with broken ed to his duties as order clerk at F. H a F. W. TiIlinghast's store Mrs. Abby Lillibridge of Westerly. R. L. has been visiting her sister, Mrs Mary F. Loring.
 Miss Beatrice Neal entertained Miss 1ordan Of Aoosup Sunday.
 Recovering from Grip.
 Miss Mary Shinners of Danie1son, who has been i'll with the grip at the home of her sister, Mrs. Thomas Car Ian, has recovered.
 Personal Mention.
 Miss Odna Sesuin has been the guest of friends in Danielson.
 Mira. John Fletcher and Miss Clara F7etcher spent Sunday in Providence af the home of Mrs. F1etcher's sister, Mrs. Henry Cushing.
 Miss Beatrice Seguin has been the wuest of Norwich friends.
 Miss Gladys Walsh has been i'll with the grip.
 Mrs. Ransom House has been i'll at me home of her daughter. Mrs. Everett Attended Mrs. charIes-CeTins' Funeral. Mrs. Ella Mills of HG& eston, Mass, and Mrs. Jennie Stedman of Westerly, R |, were here Sunday to attend the Charles Collins. Stuart Ellsworth spent Sunday with his parents in Uxbridge, Mass.
 0Eiss Ethel Collins Is doing clerical sons L. Adams.
 0fiss Olive Dutton Of Ereeneville k1sfted friends Monday.
 Their 53d Wedding Anniversary.
 "Wednesday was the 53d anniversary spf the marriage of MT. and Mrs. James Pel1e3t, who have spent nearly all of their married life here.
 Several of our young people attend 3@d the masquerade in Moosup Wednes- t@ay evening. The Ladies Aid society met at the church parlorS Wednesday afternoon.
 The Christian Endeavor society are planning to hold social at the church DArlors Friday evening. The Colonial orchestra played st a dance at Canterbury Green Saturday evening.
 Another ssd Wedding Anniversary.
 Sunday was the 53d anniversary of the marriage Of MT. and Mrs. William Simmons, who have been residents lhere for several years. Dr. Byron Sweet of Griswold was here Wednesday. John D. Vaughn of Norwich was the guest of relatives Sunday. Miss Helen W. Til1inghast has been spending several days in Uxbridge, Mass, with Miss Charlotte Ellsworth Miss May Lambert has gone to Worcester, where she is to be en- p1oyed-
 Miss Phebe Barber has been spend ing a week at John D. vaughn's in Norwich.
 Mrs. George Potvin was in Norwich Thursday.
 Entertained Jewett City Lady.
 Mrs. Abby Hopkins, wAo is an op- orator at the telephone office in Dan 1elson, has been entertaining Miss Emma Gardner, who Is an operator at the Jewett City telephone ofice
 Mrs. L. H. Cross has been the guest Of friends in Wauregan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
THOMPSON
Suffrage Workers Met - F. E. Reed
 Stricken With Shock.

Miss H. R. Lewis and Miss s. A. Munyan attended a library meeting tn Danielson on Tuesday afternoon
 Miss Grace Cruff acted as librarian for the afternoon. Woman's Suffrage League Met.
 There was a meeting of the local Woman's Suffrage league in the public library building on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. James Wilson and Miss Marian Erickson are both recovering from at tac<s Of pneumonia. Services at Church.
 Rev. William B. Chase preached at the CongregationaI church and Rev. Carl Hazelton in the evening. It was announced that this arrangement is to continue, except when candidates for the pulpit can be procured.
 Mrs. W. B. Chase has a nurse from New Jersey to assist her in the care Of her mother, who is i'll.
 Miss May R. Sherman has been en- tertaining her sister. Mrs. Phinney. and two daughters.
 Miss Katherine F'rawley has been i'll the past week.
 Miss Agnes White is with Dr. and Mrs. R. c. Paine.
 The girls of Miss Marcus school gave a war sale and entertainment on Saturday evening
 Suffered ParaIytic Shock.
 F. E. Reed suffered paralytic shock last Saturday and has been uncon- scious most of the time since. His children and wife are with him. He years, so as to require the services of an attendant, but has continued to con- duct large manufacturing interests in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
Mother Praises Remedy
 Thar Relieved Her Baby
Dr. CGld,cen's Syrup Pepsi1, Is q Dependable Family
 Ld1atiue

Nearly all the sickness incident to a baby's life is due to constipation, or inaction of the bowels. At the first indication of irregularity in this inn porfant function, relief should be afforded promptly. A mild laxative should be administered to gently carry off the congested waste and leave the stomach and bowels free to perform their allstted tasks-
 Of the various remedies recommend cd to relieve constipation, the combin- atIcn of simple laxative herbs with pepsin, as prescribed by pr. W. B. Caldwell and sold in drug stores under the name of pr. Caldwelps Syrup Pep sin; ts the mest effective. It contains no opiate or narcotic drug, is pleasant to the taste, mild and gentle in action, and quickly brings the desired relief fin an easy, natural manner.
 Mrs. C. J. Douglas. Mason, H., writes that she cannot say enough in praise of Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin as a dependable family laxative. Little Mary Eva had been badly constipated until they tried Dr. Caldwe1Ps Syrup Pepsin; which brought the first natural relief the child had had in two weeks
 Dr. CaidweIPB Syrup Pepsin is sold fn drug ntores everywhere and costs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
STERLING

Miss Florence Douglass and Miss Mary Murphy, a former teacher here, spent Sunday with Miss Mary Doug lass.
 George Babcock, who has been i'll with the grip is able to return to his work.
 Isaac BeIknap is on the sick list
 Miss Elizabeth Daily spent the week end with friends in Worcester
 Mrs. William Kenyon, who is i'll with muscular rheumatism, is reported to be improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
Washington County, R. ].
RICHMOND
People Here Regret Death of Horac'
 SIocum of Wyoming.

Mrs. Andrew Searle was in Hope Valley Thursday.
 Many people will mourn for Horace Slocum of Wyoming. who died at his home there Friday. He had store in Segar's building for many years and always sold goods very cheap.
 Hattie Holgate was a caller at the Moore homestead Tuesday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smith spent Sunday and Monday in Providence.
 Mrs. Everett R. Moore is at Kingston for a while.
 Lester Brown was a caller here on Tuesday.
 The storm of Friday made the high ways impossible with a horse, being so terribly icy.
 Joseph Dunn was a caller on George James Monday.
 Ralph and Fannie Moore were in Hope Valley recently.
 Mrs. George s. James is not able to go alone, and not much with help
 Esther Smith was a caller through here Wednesday.
 William Woodmansee left Amy Viewers Saturday for Westerly
 Marie DeVere was a recent caller through here.
 Alex AIberts was through this vi- cinity Thursday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
MANSFIELD
Prof. H. R. Mornteith Addressed the Grange Members-Musicaie Given by Book Club.

On Monday evening, Feb. IF, Mans field grange, No. 64, held it's regular meeting. Two candidates, Messrs. Ca rey and Durum received the first de- patrick, gave some impressions of the State Grange meeting. The speaker of the evening was Prof H. R. Mom- teith, who spoke most Interestingly on ter. MT. Wheeler and John Fftts sang song. Refreshments of chocolate and sandwiches were served
 Book Club Gave Musicale
 The Book club held a musicale in the sctudio on Tuesday evening. It was guest night A charming pro- gram was given by Miss Thompson Mrs. Longley of Worcester. Mrs. H D. Newton was the accompanfst- Miss Anna Mary Wallace read from Mary Gusta' by Joseph c. Lincoln. Sherbet was served with heart-shaped dainties
 Mrs. John Fitts Entertained
 On Wednesday afternoon the whist club met with Mrs. John Fftts at her house.
 Items of interest.
 The Christian Endeavor held a so- cial on the evening of Feb. IA in the church parlor.
 Heard New Haven Speaker.
 The men of the church met at the church parlor on Thursday evening for dinner after which Rev. Harris E. Starr of New Haven spoke on the edu- cative value of poetry.
 There was a faculty dance in the armory on Friday evening
 On Thursday afternoon the bridge club met with Mrs. H. F. Judkins.
 Mrs. Dawson gave valentine par ty to the young children of the com munity on Wednesday forenoon The children of her school furnished en- tertainment for the younger children.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
HOPKNTON

As G. Arthur Mills was assisting Charles R. Kenyon saving wood with a gasoline engine outfit one day last week, one of the fingers on his right hand was caught in the machinery and so mangled that a portion of it was amputated by Dr. E.. Lewis of Westerly.
 Community Social.
 At the community social held at the home of Halsey c. Kenyon "Wednesday evening of last week a large number 3oyabie meetings held by that organ tzation took place.
 Mrs E. Pearl Kenyon, for long time teacher of the Hopkinton City public school, Is reported convalescent from an. operation for appendicitis in a Providence hospital
 This vicinity has experienced the most prolonged cold snap of the winter during the past few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
COVENTRY
Local Lady Had Exhibit at Pomologi-
 cal Show-Annuai Orange Supper Held.

 Mrs. John Kingsbury exhibited Az different kinds of food prepared from apple at the pomological meeting In Hartford and received second premi- um.
 Edwin Maskill lost twenty dozen eggs while on his route in South Man. chester Tuesday.
 Mrs. Bertha Pralou spent severa days in New York this week.
 Held Annual Orange Supper. The Ladies' society held their an nuaI orange supper and valentie social Wednesday evening There was 8 large attendance and the receipts were very satisfactory.
 A large delegation from here at- tended the Christian Endeavor Union meeting in Rockville Friday evening Mrs. Amelia Waldridge is still con fined to her bed.
 C. R. Knight who has been in crit ical condition, is slightly improving. c. W. Lee is visiting in New Brit ain and Bridgeport
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17

Rev. William J. Tate of. Hisganun Sunday as a candidate. He was well liked by the congregation
 Men's Club Met.
 The Mems club of the town held their business meeting at the town hall Monday night
 Atfended Brcther'e Funeral.
 Mrs. Willard Fuller was in New Bedford Sunday. attending the funeral of her brother. J. c. Davol- He was children Of which Mrs Fuller is the E. J. olds. who has been suffering from severe case of tonsilitis is able to be out again
 Miss Helen Jewett was a wiliiman- dc visitor Monday.
 Miss Sadie Miller spent the week end at her home in Manchester.
 Attended Scotland Funeral.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Bishop were in Scotland Saturday, attending the fu- neral of Mrs Bishops father, George brated their golden wedding recently.
 Notes of Mention.
 The writer while looking out the window Tuesday. discovered a robin busily at work on frozen apple in the garden Let us hope this is a sign of an early spring.
 The coldest weather of the winter has been experienced the past week The thermometer ranging 8. 10 and IF below zero many report frozen water pipes
 Percy Cook killed a large muskrat near his home Tuesday. The rat was taking a stroll among the snowbanks when discovered.
 Miss Christine White is quite sick with a severe throat trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
ATTAWAUGAN

Raymond Mitchell visited his father at Central Village Sunday.
 Miss Pauline Caffery spent the week end at her home here.
 2 Mrs. J. B. AIdrich has returned home after caring for her daughter, Mrs. John Comstock, who has been i'll. Walter Frissell has been suffering with a boil on the back of his neck.
 Albert Robinson and Charles Black mar have returned to their work, hay ing recovered from the, grip.
 MT. and Mrs.sPercy Tourtenotte vis- tied MT. and Mrs. B. I. Taft Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
NORWICH BULLETIN SATURDAY, fEBRUAa1 II. ,y..

The thermometer has registered Is below zero. The cold weather has kept the plumbers busy.
 Miss Sarah Burnham is at the Johnson Memorial hospital.
 Mrs. J. Lavery's Funeral.
 The funeral of Mrs J. Lavery was held Tuesday at 2 o'clock, burial at Sandy Knoll cemetery.
 Mrs. O. w. Sanford is i'll at the home of Fred Sanford, Stafford Springs.
 Miss Nellie Morse of Pawtucl<et, R. l.. who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. Alva s. Brown is now vis- iting Mrs. M. F. J. Walker of Staf- ford Springs
 pr. G. F. Bard has been ill with the grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
SPRING HILL
Four Appeals Presented to Board ei
 Relief

On account of the cold weather ser vices at the Baptist church have been held in the conference room the past ming.
 Prayer Meeting.
 Commencing this week, at the home of H. c. Hawkins. the mfd-week pray er meeting will be held on Thursday evenings, as before
 Appropriate exercises, mostly by members of the Sunday school, will be held at the church next Thursday evening.
 Only Four Appeals.
 The board of relief has had very 1it- tie to do so far, only four having presented appeals. The next meeting will be held on Monday.
 Thermometers hereabouts registered from to 14 degrees below zero on Tuesday morning.
 Nathaniel Michel of New York spent three days the first of the week at ..Alanweld."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Abram Baldwin has returned to his home in North Dakota after several days visit with his brother and sis ters.
 Mrs. Jane Ladd is making an ex- tended visit with her sister, Mrs. T. |J. Barber.
 Mrs. Doris E. Bates is confined to the house with rheumatism.
 Our rural mail carrier, James l.. Lathrop. had the misfortune of break ing the rear axle of his automobile when on his route Monday.
 Ten degrees below zero here Tues day morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-17
EAST THOMPSON

Mrs. Albert Sheldon is quite sick with the grip.
 The W. c. T. U. met with Mrs. Os- car Robinson on Thursday afternoon. Subject for the meeting, Frances Will lard Memorial.
 Mrs. F. c. Ross was in Hartford on Thursday.
 The weather this week has been the coldest of the season. On Monday morning the mercury ranged from 20 to 27 below zero@