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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-08-16
Suggestions to Knitter..

The Chicago chapter of the Ameri-
can Red Cross committee, speaking
on Comforts for Fighting Men," has
issued official knitting instructions,
part of which follows:
Don't cast on tightly. An other
wise we'll knitted sock may become
useless by tight cord at the top.
Don't knot your wool. Join the
ends by splicing, or by knitting the
ends double for two or three inches.
Don't make heel with seam on
the sole. Remember, man may not
have chance to change his socks for
many days, and lump or knot
brings blister. If the blister breaks,
blood poisoning may set in and re.
suit in the loss of foot or even of
a life. We cannot afford to loss our
men through negligence or igno-
rance.
Don't use black, dark or bright
colors. Here again lies danger OF
blood poisoning.
Don't use needles too fine for the
wool. The knitting should be elias
tic; if too tightly knitted the socl
becomes hard and boardlike in use.
Don't make foot less than ter
and one-half inches long.
Don't use pins in fastening pair
or size tags.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-08-16
Remember Our Boys at the From

Soldiers must play like the rest OF
Us, and dream, read and think. That
is the reason that on the covers of so
many magazines and newspapers has
been printed the following lines;
when you have finished reading
this copy, place 1-cent stamp on
this corner and hand the magazine
to any postal employee. The post
office will send it to some soldier or
sailor in our forces abroad. No
wrapping or address necessary. 1t
is little thing to do, but every lit
tie counts. Do it!
But there are soldier at Fort Riley
as well as in France, and next month
there will be soldiers there who have
never been soldiers before. Books
and magazines may be sent to them.
Kansas City Star.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-08-16
A Liberal Booster.

]. L. "Jim" Hinchman is now, re-
siding at Liberal, Kansas, and ac-
cording to a copy of paper from
that city received this week, "Jim"
is right in the swim when it comes to
the development of that prosperous
section of Kansas. He is secretary
of the Chamber of Commerce. of Lib
eral, a live organization now a little
over one year old which has accom-
plished much for the city and which
is ever on the job. The paper tells
of series of booster trips which the
Association has planned to all the
towns in that section of Kansas. The
Chamber is ever on the lookout for
factories and new railroads. 1t is
working for a new auditorium a
park system, camping ground Tor
tourists, new school buildings, street
paving and more substantial business
buildings. Jim and his associates
are apparently live wires and nj,
doubt Liberal will be made to fee
the influence of their effeorts.-The
Camp Point (Ill.) Journal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-08-16

Mrs. Joe Dunlap left for College
View, Nebraska, today and will visit
her son, Chas and family.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-08-16

Mrs. N. ]. Keplar is here from
Arnett, Oklahoma this week. on
business trip.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-08-16

w. G. Young and daughter, Miss
Vera of Liberal, Kansas, DR.. Wier
and George Walters, the latter of
Illinois, were Beaver callers short
while Saturday, being on their way
to visit friends in the southwest part
Of the county where Mr.. Young and
family formerly resided.-Beaver
Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-08-16

Chas. Phillips Of Greepsburg, was
a visitor in the city this week. He
owns several quarter sections of land
in this county.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-08-16


And the man who wrote this evil
IDENTIFY was shot, at any rate no cred
lit was found to it when we picked
it from an exchange. "Two men
fought a duel. One was named
Shott, the other Mott. Some said
that Mott was shot. others that Shot
was not. Hence it was better to- be
Shott than Mott. There was a rum
or that Mott was not shot. which
which proves that shot Shott shot at
Mott was not shot, or that Mott was
shot Notwithstanding, On trial it
was proved that the shot Shott shot
Mott. or as accidents with firearms
are frequent, it may be possible that
the shot Shot shot Shott himself,
when the whole affair would resolve
itself into it's original elements, and
Shott would be shot and Mott would
be not Apparently the shot Shott
shot shot not Shott but Mott.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-08-16

Allen George, Third Glass Yoe-
man, from the Constellation, a re-
ceiver ship, at Newport, Rhode Is
land, was here for few days to see
homefolks He has been in the. train
ing station for some time, but is
now passed and received his first
position as third class yoeman. He
hasn't been called into active ser
vice, but thinks there will be some
action when he returns. He secured
ten days leave of absence. and oc-
cupied the time in seeing kinsfolk
and friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
PRAcrIcAL PATRIOTISM.
One Frm to Keep Recruits Pay For Him Another Company to Make Up Difference Between Regular and Army Pay

Among the pleasing incidents in
 connection with the recruiting of Com
 pany L is the fact that the concern
 employing one of the new recruits of
 the company has given him a leave of absence with pay. In other words he
 may stay out as long as the govern ment calls him and when he returns he
 will find that the mony he would re- ceiye had he stayed at home on his
 job will be waiting for him in a bank where it will be placed by the company to the name of their emp1oye- This is one instance of the patriotism that is coming to the front throughout the country where the men are being call- cd to the colors and it shows the spirit of the men of the business world toward the movement It is alsoi learned that local concern will make up the difference of pay their men will receive in government service and what they would. have received if they had stayed at home. This money will be given to any of the relatives of the men leaving the city or anyone the man may name to the proper authori- ties.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
PLAINFIELD
Hundred Enlist in Home Guard-Miss
 Diana Lacasse Died Thursday.

The second meeting of the people of the town of PlainfieId for the purpose of organizing q Home Guard was held on Wednesday evening with 8 large number present. About one hundred gave their names in for Home Guard duty. and they will be examined on Saturday afternoon. Representative Williams presided and he told of the duties of which the members of .he Home Guard will be under and that the guard was a state organization un- der state control and authority and subject to the order of the goverr1or. It calls for duty only within the state. The two main purposes are \home training for military duty and defense. The organiZa ton at this time affords an opportunity for systematic 1nobi- Gzation of the military census . tx- elusive of the National Guard and Ma val Militia and those who can be held for enlistment therein
 St. Paul's- church of PlainfieId is planning to hold their fourth annual English Tea, and entertainment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
MysTERrHe co. L. MEMBERS
 INTO FEDERAL SERVICE
Captain E. G. Clark, us. A, Arrives
 in WiIIinantic Uniforms and
 Equipment Received.

Thursday the officers of Company l. were not kept busy by those wishing to enlist in the company as only one ap- p1icant appeared for an examination
 Captain E. G. Clark of the regular army arrived in Willimantic Thurs day and at once proceeded to look ln- to the wants of the company and in- to their present equipment During the day the captain mustered into the federal service many members of the company. Majors Rau and Shuttle worth are expected in this city today to assist in the mastering in of the men and preparing them for field work.
 The uniforms ordered by the com pahy about a month ago arrived in town We$nesday and Thursday morn ing they were distributed to the members of the company. Some of the more fortunate rockies obtained uni forms for themselves but there are still a number of raw recruits without the necessary equipment. Along with the new uniforms new rifles, bayonets, and ammunition were sent
 Lieutenant James B. Fullerton Of Company l. has received his appoint meut as first lieutenant of the com pany The date if his new appoint ment is from the 18th of the present month.
 In an endeavor to stimulate recruit ing, four members of the company
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sion to a place of 10 900 or more inhab- itants to make their own Sunday laws in regard to Sunday sports. This law has created much dissatisfaction in Moosup, as many of the local people are of tn eopirion that a smaller town should have the same privileges in this matter as a larger one. Many of the workingmen are compelled to work six days d week, from ' in the morn ing until at night, and they claim their only chance for recreation comes on Sunday. These men believe the bill unfair. Representative Sheldon of this town attempted to have passed an amendment 10 the bill which would take in the smaller places as well, but the amendment was not passed.
 Ministers Meeting.
 A New London and Norwich Bap- tist ministers meeting will be held at the Baptist church here all day next Monday.
 The first baseball practice of the season for the Plainfield High school boys will be held on the carpet grounds at Moosup today (F'riday).
 School closes today at an hour be- fore the usual closing time, thus giv- ing the boys ample time to have a good snappy workout.
 There will be many on the brooks next Monday morning trying to get the first trout of the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30

corps division of the state militia. The, course will include telegraph and telephone work, covering instruction in the mess room and drill out-of- doors around Putnam.
 The preliminary work consists of learning the telegraph code used, in instrument, flag and semaphore sig naIing. For this purpose telegraph in- struments and telephone receivers are being installed in the class room at the Trade School After the prelim- mary practice will come the actual field work, consisting of squad form ation drill, though the greater part of the out-of-door work will comprise the erection of wireless outfits. laying wires and communicating from squad to. squad.
 The instruction given will be an equivalent of about one-half day per week and is aimed to drill the boy so that if the occasion comes he will be trained to render service in the regu- lar signal corps companies of Con- necticut or the United States govern ment.
 Enrolling for this instruction in no way binds the boy to take up military service, the course at the Trade School being the same as any other course there,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
OBITUARY.
Diana Lacasse.

The death of Diana Lacasse aged 13, daughter of MT. and Mrs Joseph La -casse of sPlainfield occurred at her home on Lawton Heights Thursday afternoon at quarter past one after an illness of about five months Miss Lacasse recently returned from the Norwich Sanatorium where she took treatment for her illness.
 The state leader of Bows and Girls club work. A. J. Brundage of Storrs Agricultural college was at .he PIain- field High school Thursday evening to aid in the establishing of club work.
 Milk Dealers Jack Up.
 BIillz producers living between Prov idence and Wiilimantic have decided to hold out for the price of S5 cents for a ten quart can or stop shipping their milk on April 1st. The dealers of : fered 50 cents a can. an increase of 3 cents over the winter scale.
 About SO.000 quarts of milk are ship- ped from the territory covered by the Producers organizations. It is an- derstood r1at in the event of a strike 9 companx, of prod Irsrs will take the milk to Providence and sell 1t, eiin1.n- ating the wholesaler.
 Eva Mary, the infant daaglatsr of Mr- and Mrs. fired Boulley of rlain field was baptized by Rev. w A. Keefe at St. Johns church Wednes-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Funeral Of Mrs. Lucy A. cumnnings-
 Home Guard to Be orsanized-- Seniors to Leave for Washington
 Today 5

The funeral of Mrs. Lucy Amanda Cummings, 76, took place at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Charles Walker, Thursday afternoon. Rev. Oscar J. Aldrich ofhciated and burial was in the Springs cemetery. She is< survived by a brother, Henry Chaplain of Spring field, sister, Mrs. Henry Gerald of Stafford Springs, a son, Charles Cum mings. and a daughter, Mrs. Charles Walker, both of this town. Mrs. Cum mings was born in Columbia but has spent most of her married life in Staff ford She was an active member of the Methodist church and highly es- teemed by those who knew her.
 Conference Sunday.
 There will be no services in the Methodist church Sunday on account of the absence of the pastor, Rev. O. J. Aldrich, who, is. attending confer ence at Providence.
 Seniors Start Today.
 The high school seniors will leave this afternoon for the Washington trip. They will go by boat from Hart ford to New York. Those in the party are Irene Murray, Alice Garden, Anna; Cunningham. Maud cumminskey, Eliz- ;beth Cunningham, Agnes Roberts, Alice Ward, Esther Warren, Mildred Webster, Richard Murray, Silvio Bar nardo, Clinton Bradway, Edward La. dish; Israel Rabinovitz, William KGs- tdAohSs w d1tSI f1du16y, InOmaS tEli- iingham, Frank Johnson, Principal F. $. Gorham, Miss Florence M Guilty, Miss Mary Hogan. and Miss Helen Fletcher.
 Social and Personal
 Mrs Franceiia Gold, who has been, at the Johnson hospital for several weeks, has returned to her home in West Stafford.
 Mrs. William Benton is i'll at the Johnson hospital
 Miss Angelina Sena, a commercial teacher in Somerswerth, N H.. is spending two weeks vacation in town.
 Mrs. Louise Kelley of Lawrence. Mass. is visiting her father, Louis Festi. in Staffordville.
 Mrs. Susan Coleman has returned to her home on West street after spend Ing the winter in Springfield
 Miss Louise Beckwith of Simmons college is spending her vacation in the borough.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert w. Smith are on a ten days vacation to Old Point comfort and Atlantic City
 Miss Theodosia Rees is the guest of Mrs. Charles Fox in Hartford.
 Miss Addie Morse and Miss Alighty Morse Of Sturhridge, Mass, are guests of MT. and Mrs. G. W Amidon.
 Athletic Association Meeting.
 The meeting of Stafford Athletic as-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
JEWETT CITY
Mrs. E. C. WiIicox Entertained Ladies' Aid Society of Baptist Church-Per-

Mrs F. C. Wilcox entertained the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church in the vestry of the church on Thursday afternoon. She was assist ed by Miss Ruby Thornton. Mrs. F. H. Gilbert, Mrs. Augusta Ray. Mrs. H. T. Wilcox, Mrs. c. D. Babcock, Mrs. E. NJ. Gray and Mrs. Oya Brown.
 Attended New Haven Meeting.
 Mrs. A. M. Brown was in New Ha- ven Wednesday, March 2Sth, attending the 24th annual state conference of the Connecticut D. A. R. Mrs. c. l.. F. Robinson of Hartford, chairman from the Connecticut D. A. R., gave report of the campaign for Red Cross membership among the Daught- CTS which was conducted during the past summer and fall. Anne Brewster Tanning chapter ood-f1rst in the state all but 3 of her, members hav- ing joined the Red Cross society. Eunice Donnie Burr chapter of Fair field stood second. all but ' of her members having joined:
 At the close of her report Mrs. Rob- inson, as a token of her appreciation of the high percentage attained by these two chapters, presented the re- gents with boxes containing sterling silver bud vases. The souvenir will he placed in the chapter room as the property of the chapter.
 3't Personals.
 Mrs. E. J. Farrell of Wauregan spent Thursday with Mrs. E> H. His cox
 Low water pressure. s-12 a. m.. 2-4
 Mrs. Lees Hepworth is in Backus hospital, wheresshe has undergone an operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
COLCHESTER
Ticket Nominated at Borough Caucus Father Dorean, FreS New York,
 Giving Mission at St. Andrews Church. -4s;fs

There was a large attendance at the borough caucus. in the selectmen' s room, Tuesday evening. The follow ing were nominated: Warden. Fred E. Baker; burgesses, T. Swan Rathbun, Harry Elgart. sMyron R. Abell, David Shea, William H. Black, Albert T. Van Cieve: tax collector. Myron R. Abell: chief engineer. John J. Shea !; assessors T. Swan Rathbuns Charles F. Brown, John R. Baclxus; clerk. Daniel T. Williams: treasurer. Edward T. Bunyan; bailiff. Samuel Gilbert; street inspectors Daniel T. Williams, Geo. V. Cavanaugh; wood inspectors. Charles H. Strong; Patrick O'Brien. Superin- tendent Perry of the Electric Light company addressed the meeting on the subject of lowering the rates for juice which at present are condiserable higher than the surrounding towns.
 About the Borough.
 William Turner of Bridgeport is the guest of Rev and Mrs B. D. Reming- ton.
 Miss Lucy Wilcox is in Marlboro for 9. few weeks. caring for Mrs. Norman Lord.
 Mrs Fred Palmer and son. of weth- ersfeld were visitors in town Tues G Mrs AnHa scholIs was a visitor in Amston, Tuesday.
 Charles Johnson of New Haven was caller here Tuesday.
 
 a few weeks visit with her daughter, in New Haven.
 Miss Alive Cragin returned to her home in New York. Tuesday. after a few days visit with her aunt. Miss Abby Willard on Broadway.
 Mrs. Frank Tisar and Mrs. Mazie Perpignan were visitors in Norwich Tuesday.
 Oliver Way and Timothy Sullivan were Willimantic visitors Tuesday.
 Crowd at Auction. - There was large attendarfce at the auction sale of Mrs. Maria Morgan's household goods on South Main street Tuesday. Charles F. Brown was auc- tioneer.
 Mission at St. Andrew's.
 mission began in St. Andrews church Thursday evening at 7.3O o'clock with services Friday. Saturday and Sunday evenings at the same hour. Father Dorgan, a missionary from New York is conducting the ex- ercises. Father. Do-gan concluded mission Wednesday evening in Fitch vile and impressed all his hearers by his eloquent and inspiring sermons. St. Andrews parishioners in large num- bers attended the services Thursday evening. All the mission exercises are FlIIIo
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
Homo Guard Plannet
MYSTIC
First Drill of Home Guard--over 100 Eniisted-soeiaI Evenina at coan-
 try cIub-Southern Tourists Return

 The first drill and instructions for the Mystic Home Guard was held on Thursday evening at the Willow point casino under the direction of Capt. Percy H. Morgan. The number of en- hoped that Mystic will have as finely drilled company as any in the state. e Country Club Meeting.
 The meeting of the Country club was held Thursday evening. The fol- lowing committee had charge of the George, MT. and Mrs. L. P Allyn, Mir and Mrs. H. B. Moves ana Miss Mall 1ory.
 The work oh the large garage be- ing erected at the corner of Mistuxet progressing rapidly and will be ready for occupancy in a short time.
 Short Paragraphs.
 The plate glass windows at the post office are being lettered.
 Mrs. Mildred O'NieI has returned from a few weeks visit with her sis ter, Mrs. Louis LamPhere in Water. bury.
 Mrs. Emeline Allyn is i'll at her turned from spending the winter in Providence.
 William Brooks is able to be out after being confined to the house sev-
 
 Miss Edith Rathbun has returned from few days spent in New York.
 Home From the South. MT. and Mrs. Christopher Morgan have returned from a month spent in Savannah and New Orleans. MT. and Mrs. N Stanton Gates are spending several days in New York. Carol Bliven and Ernest Bliven have returned from Boston.
 Mrs. William Parlow has returned to Fishers Island after visit with MT. and Mrs. John w. Chapman on West Mystic avenue.
 Church Supper.
 The regular monthly supper given by the ladies of the Baptist church last evening was largely attended and a good sum was added to the treasury. The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth odist church held the monthly busi- ness meeting Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Schroeder on Greenman- vile avenue.
 John Allyn has purchased a run about
 Mr and Mrs. E. E. Vincent were callers in Boston Thursday.
 A business meeting of the Mystic Equal Franchise League was held on afternoon at the home of the president, Mrs. A. L. Pitcher on Elm street.
 Catholic Rector Returns. Rev. NJ. F. Hart has returned from several weeks spent in the south.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30

that this loss can be decidedly de- creased by better construction of the boxes in which goods are shipped.
 Changes in the design of boxes which were recommended as a result of the tests at the laboratory 9pve beer adopted by several associations. It is stated that demonstrations at a recent meeting of the Gamers Gsso- citation or what has been done by the Forest service along these lines arous- ed considerable interest among the manufacturers. Many of these men are said to have expressed their i'm tention of carrying out the suggestions of the la boratory experts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Susan H. Rouse.

The death of Mrs. Susan Helen Rouse occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs Edward F. Hewlett, at 92 Brook street, Thursday morning. Mrs. Rouse was born in Plainfiefd in 1S4e. the daughter of W. H. and Bet sey Parkhurst Potter. For a number of years she was a resident of Will ington but for the past five years she has made her home with her daughter where she died. She leaves, besides her daughter. a son., George. of Low ell, Mass, two sisters. Mrs. Annie Bolding of New Haven and Mrs. Wal ter Bruce of Rockville and two brothers. Frank and Adney Potter of this city,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30
MOOSUP
Presentation to John E. Coiiins-New Sunday Bill Not Pieasins-Ministers Meeting Monday Next.


 The following presentation was made by Lawrence sBurby, president Of the Plainfield High School Athletic asso- citation, in the school building Thurs day morning:
 MT. John Earle Collins:
 Plainfeld High school has closed the most successful basketball season in it's history While we did not win highest honors, we nevertheless acquit- ted ourselves with credit and stand well towards the, top of the league.
 Much of this success has been due to the faithful service and loyal SUD- port of our coach. Therefore as a token of our appreciation, we take great pleasure in presenting you this small box and it's contents, together with our hearty thanks. for the sup port and encouragement you have given us. -sss ass-s-
 Object to Sunday Bill.
 The Sunday bill which was recent ly passed by tine house gave permis-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30

Persona5.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Ducharme and family of FlaInfieId have removed their household goods to" St. Felix. Capada, where they will reside.
 Miss Helen Moran of P1ainfield vis- ited friends at Jewett City Wednes- day evening.
 William Parkurst of Danielson, spent Thursday with PIainfield friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. Peter Lavoi have left for New Bedford. Mass. where MT. Lavoi is employed.
 Mrs. Jerry Sullivan and daughter, Theresa. of PIainfeld, spent Thurs day at Norwich.
 Joseph Marshall Of Plainfeid spent Thursday with Norwich friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Leon Maynard of Plainfield, spent Thursday with friends at Norwich.
 Clifford Squires has sold his farm to Mir. Robinson of Hartford and Mir. Squires expects to leave Plainfield next week.
 The .P1afnfield High School and the Grammar schools close today (F'riday) for the Easter week vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-30

socfation will be held at Borough hall this (FfidRyJ evening
 Mrs. Raymond Patton of West New ton. Mass, has been. visiting her father and mother, MT. and Mrs William Park, in the Hollow.
 Mrs. B. P. Cooley is i'll with grip
 Home Guard Planned.
 c. B. Pinney, James Sheppard, Don aid D. Mitchell and Charles F. Beck with have been selected to organize a troop of Home guard in Stafford. They are planning q public meeting for some night next week and expect a speaker from Hartford who will explain the purposes and duties of the guard.