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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-04

Next Sunday will be Firemen's Me morial Sunday and will be observed in Westerly by the placing of flowers on the graves of the former members of the department, and with a short parade and memorial exercises at the River Bend cemetery. The day will be observed in the majority of the towns and cities of New England. The first fire associations in the country to hold memorial services for members who died during the year were those Of Rhode Island and the custom has been in force for quarter of a cen tury. While 1t Is a New England GUS tom, in the last few years 1t has grad ually spread to New York. Pennsylva- mia and other states.
 The New England State Firemen's League adopted the idea and every year since has officially designated the second day in June on which to pay tribute to the memory ofsdeceased members.
 Governor Beeekman has urged the employers in Rhode Island to make arrangements whereby the employees of the required ages may register on Tuesday early in the day and not wait until after quitting time and make a rush on the registrars whose work must be completed on the day of the registration. Some of the man ufacturing concerns have already made schedules to release the young during certain hours for registration and allow the men to register in the company's time.
 Through the cooperation of the ex. tension service of the Rhode Island State college, the Washington Coun- ty Farm Bureau has procured, tenn porari1y, the service of Lyman N. Rodman, of Goulds, as assistant coun- ty agent Mir. Rodman will be grad uated this month after a four years course in agriculture, and is one of the four honor ben of the class. There is hope by the bureau that available funds may be obtained to retain MT Rodman's services permanently.
 He has always resided at his home farm in Goulds, where he received valuable experience in corn, fruit, poultry and general crops. At the state corn show he has carried of a good share of the prizes during the past three years, and has exhibited Buff Rocks, Barred Rocks, Brown Leg horns, Buff and White Wyandottes, as well as pigeons, at nearly every poul- try show in Rhode Island.
 All litigation and everything per- taining thereto was set aside in Wes- teriy, and every other place in Rhode Island, Saturday, so that the legal lights, including the court judges, and other court officers, might attend the annual outing of the Rhode Island Bar association in the grounds of the Pom ham club, East Providence. The ta- bles of the large dining hall were decorated with si1ken banners of the up entirely to recreation, the rule be- ing strictly observed that no formal business be transacted and no set speeches tolerated.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-04
Local Laconies.

Westerly town council will hold a session today
 The Westerly High School baseball team was defeated by West Warwick Friday, 10 to 3.
 Ex-Governor Foss of Massachusetts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-04

John Mashana, barber in the Hotel HoTje, has received word of the death of his brother. Anthony Mashana- at Messina, Italy. Anthony was for number of years a resident of this will arge and in the barber business with his brother. Four years ago, in May, ne left for Italy, enlisted in the army
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-04
MYSTIC

John Mashana Receives Word of the Death of His Brother, Anthony, SoI- dier in Italian Arny-Week End Visitors and Travellers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-04

given by the Thirteenth company. c. N. G., in Danielson armory Saturday evening were Misses Jennie Paliser Sadie Donahue, John Leahy Peter ka- ga7 and Frank Dupont.
 Many loca, people attended the base ball game in Moosup Sunday between the Pawtucl<et Stars and Moosup.
 Moosup Stars Defeated.
 The Plainfield Tigers defeated the Moosup Stars Saturday afternoon on Douglas ball grounds, 9 to 5. Kagan's work on the mound was feature. Alexander starred at the bat, making three hits in five times at bat The batteries: For Plainfield, Kagan and Alexander; for Moosup, Dugas and Premier.
 Lost to TaftVilIe.
 crowd of fans was out Sunday and witnessed the first defeat of the home team at the hands of Taftville. score to 2. With Chick Stanley. the N. F. A. star twirler, on the mound. the home team was never dangerous. Pelo quin of Wauregan was steady. but poor support lost the game. The batteries were Counihan and Stanley, Peloquin and Bushu1an.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-04

Electric cab es are made hreproof with reinforced concrete.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-04
Fine New Fiaq at Mills.

An American flag 10 by Is feet. of woolen bunting, has been unfurled from the large 1agpole recently erected on the Baltic Mills compahy's land op- posite, the New Haven station. The flag and staff was a gift from the Messrs. Sayles of Providence, through the kindness of w. E. Peck, agent of the Baltic mills
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-04

The members of Troop No. 1. Boy Scouts, have completed planting IS bushes of potatoes on the land given for this purpose by. William E. Peck of the Baltic mills. The troop plowed and narrowed four acres of land and will plant other garden produce in ad- dition to the spuds. The planting is under the supervision of. Scoutmaster Rev. Charles Smith.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17

Who in America" in which, for a
consideration, their virtues-not
their foibles-are pleasantly set
forth at considerable length.
To begin at the beginning, let me
speak of the two Ashland dry goods
firms-Vaupel and McGee-the pre-
siding genius has business smile in
the one case that lands many Gus
toners (not mere transients) into
the Quality" store, while the other,
with that quiet complacency that
stands for SO many things, makes
friends wherever he goes and with
the added ability of keeping them.
These gentlemen are successful be-
cause they COMPEL success by their
very persistent good natures. In the
boot and shoe line Mr.. Elmore as
proprietor and Mr.. Foster as boot
filter extraordinaire wear we'll
pleased countenances, quite indepen-
dent of the weather, during business
hours and for some time thereafter,
and all because the quality Of goods
with the comforting assurance that
ones pedal extremitles have wisely
been provided for, whether the prom
enade be on North Main or the Boul-
evard and, by way of a change, on
the side hills and mountain heights
where the youth of both sexes, In
these days, "do love to congregate."
There are congenial and well-man-
nered spirits at the Ashland post
office. Postmaster Kaiser himself is
always affable, and with the aid OF
a little electricity scatters rays OF
light into every corner Of quarters
that, let us hope, have seen their best
days and stand ready to make way
let US also hope-as q match for
that $4,000 sanitarium building,
still in pickle, but which, as every
body knows are absolutely essential
to the development of Ashland as an
out and out tourist city His assist
ants in the persons of Happy" East
man (always happy, and don't you
forget it") and Bert Freeman-the
prince of P. o. chirography-are
each actuated by gallantry all their
own and are indispensable agents In
seeing, however rushed may be the
business, that H. T. Elmore's mail
does not get into Box 1O6, the abid-
ing place ,(for certain considera-
tion) of whatever letters, newspa-
pers and packages may reach II. G.
Gilmore from the outside world. AL
the stamp window you are confront
ed during certain hours OF the day
with a couple of maidens fair who
have at their delicate finger ends the
whole p. o. business Of Ashland IN
nutshell. Letters addressed to
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17

that make for veal rather than woe
in its general makeup as munich
pality. An observant traveller of our
country has no hesitation in stating
that no community with population
of less than 100000 souls is in a
position to offer the progressive and
strictly up-to-date citizen induce
ments enough to make it worth his
while to settle down in the same as
his abiding place. From certain
standpoints there exists, perhaps, a
modicum of truth in what, in most
minds, can not but be regarded as a
sweeping and extravagant statement.
In all the opportunities offered in the
present day for the smaller commun-
tiles to pull themselves together and
make something of themselves in the
civic, commercial and educational
strides in life, communities such as
"our own little Ashland" (as some
satirical people are sometimes dis
posed to dub it } should, and do, assert
themselves in directions that make
life something more than the place
where the average man simply vege'
tates and has a being all his own
No! we think that this "observant
traveller" is a little off color in this
matter and that what we have to say
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17

about Ashland touching its business
men in clothing itself, during the
past few years, in habiliments becom-
ing a first-class tourist city, we shall
have proved that the Granite City of
southern Oregon is one of the dear
est spots on EARTH" whether it has
population of 100000 or only, as
at present, 5000 well-nurtured and
happy souls. The reality of things
will sooner or later assert itself, no
matter what stumbling blocks it may
meet on its way.
With this much said in justifica-
tion of the rights of a small city to
live and have its being, by the side
of one with population of 100000
people, pass on to consider what 1t
means to a community to have mer-
chants and business men in its midst
who appreciate at its full market
value the capacity and desire to con-
duct the affairs of this life on a
plane where affability, politeness and
decent regard for proprieties are
voted as indispensable ingredients in
| the building and maintenance OF
any shop or business concern that
would fain see long days.
Ashland Business Men Sized Up.
have not lived in Ashland the
past seven years without being able
to size up the influences that have
been brought to bear in making it a
i truly prosperous tourist city, nor, on
the other hand, to discover the slack
ers and hold-offs who could not be
prevailed upon, on any appeals to
reason, to help on any good cause
unless 1t contributed to bring grist
(and a choice lot of it) to their own
little mill, irrespective Of the needs
of others. Citizens Of this sort are
to be found everywhere, and those
in Ashland entitled to place in this
category have lost much good bust
ness simply by their neglect to cult
vate those amenities which, IL they
were only operative, would convert
the worst enemies into the best oi
friends, and grist, in that way
would come almost without the ask
ing, so miraculous would be the
Transformation scene.
"Ye Shall Know Them BY TheiI
Fruits"
My purpose, at this moment, is t.
name certain individuals in oul
midst VINO, by a painstaking en-
deavor TO be polite to everybody
have succeeded in enriching their ex
cheuuers and making a decent pro
! vision for old age. If miss Ashland
, worthless whose life histories fail Il
appear in this notice l must refe
them to an Annual entitled Who
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17

dividuals in private as we'll as public
life are held in the highest esteem
by the citizens of this beautiful Ash
land of ours:
Ashlands Citizens Honor Roll.
Mayor G. B. Lamkin, w. M. Policy,
Homer H. Elhart, ]. ]. McNair, s.
B. McNair, w. H. MoNair, Rose
Brothers, w. p. Newcombe, F. d.
Wagner, Frank ]. Shinn, V. o. N.
Smith (Citizens Bank), Clark Bush
First NationaD, Rev. NJ. G. Reed.
Chester Stevenson, G. F. and Homer
Billings, o. f. Carson, G.. N, Kramer,
Joseph X. Choate Jr., p. ]. Farlow.
]. e. Fuller, W. D. Hodgsonr j. A.
Kohagen, ]. r. Robertson, A. l..
Strickland, Professors Briscoe and
Vining, Emil Peil, ]. J. Whittle. w.
C. Mitchell, Frank Jordan, ]. D. Nc
Rae, H. Mattern, F. R. Merrill, and
there are others.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17

Mrs. Brown are never handed to
Mrs. Smith, and in weighing pack
ages the greatest care is exercised
in dealing with the several zone
areas lest Uncle Sam might be de-
,prived Of any portion of his we'll
earned f'filthy lucre." The names
of these two "maidens fair" are, re-
spectlvely and respectfully, Miss Nc
Call and Miss Casey, and, in addition
to what has already been said OF
them 1t may be stated (and without
single word of CONTRADICTORY that
they respond cheerfully to every de-
mand made upon their time by that
maiden modesty and prompt eff
cheney that have characterized their
conduct-lo, these many years. AT
the public library, where Miss Hicks
and Miss Jones silently reign su-
preme with the utmost alacrity and
|
despatch, there is sunshine and lit
erary splendor, always on tap, In
every nook and corner Of the estab-
lishment. Every demand for books
, (old or young) is faithfully met
whether It be for 'Newton's Latest
Disuuisition on Analytical Chemis-
try" or that acute comical concoc-
tion that has startled so many star
gazers, commencing with these
words: "Tommie, make room for
your uncle and we'll all take a ride. y
Profound or frivolous, 1t matters not
which, all sorts of books await the
reading public at Ashland's well-kept
and well-ordered public library.
The Business Of Getting Married.
could hardly be expected to pass
over the marriage question without
running comment or two, and they
are in these words: No God-fearine
and discriminating minister Of the
Gospel will ever join in holy wedlock
young people who have not reached
the years of discretion prescribed by
the affinity tables and are physically
inert, but with no impediments In
the way I am fully persuaded that
the following city clergy, viz, Rev
H. A. Carnahan, Rev. P. X. Ham
mond and the Rev. G. Southwell
Brett, will joyfully tie the knot In
conformity with the graduated mar
riage tariff OF IS and up-the under
standing being that the said $b and
up be committed at once into the
safe keeping of the mesdames who
run, often on close margins, the do
nestle affairs of manse or rectory
I might multiply these instances o.
local greatness and goodness to
very respectable degree-wher'
sheer politeness and a CHEEKY man
ner do the business, but I forbear
except to say that the following in
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17

The B. P. o. Elks Of this city in
itiated the following into their order
last meeting: Everett Beeson, Earl
Beeson, Harry Glenn, Harold Powers.
all of Talent, and w. G. Brown OF
Klamath Hot Springs.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17
A TALK WITH ASHLAND BUSI-
NESS MEN.

What Politeness, Tact, and a CHEEKY
Everyday Life Should Stand For.
(By H. G. Gilmore.)
Number VII.
Ashland is not the entire earth but
only a portion thereof, but, as such,
plays an important part in achieving
results in this body polite of ours
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-12-17

See The Boot Shop ad on page Fl
for Xmas presents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

William A. Larned, seven times na- tional tennis champion in singles, has entered, the government signal corps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
THE STRAND

The. latest of the Clara Kimbal Young screen productions, ;"The Price She Paid" a screen version of David Graham Phillips celebrated novel
 will head the program at the Strand theatre for, special day engagement
 This featureplay is one of those charming dramatic subjects that con- tains the vital punch in each and ev- cry scene and situation. The story of this master play tells of a young girl who marries for wealth and luxury bt who finds at the end that the price she paid is as nothing compared to the price she has to pay. It is a drama of modern society with a Palm Beach and Fifth avenue atmosphere
 Miss Young is delightful at all times in her screen characterizations and in "The Price She Pa1d," the star will be seen at her best. A company of well known players support Miss Young and the entire production was staged by Albert Capellani and Chas. Giblyn. This evenings program will be headed by dainty Ella Hall and an all star cast in the five part Bluebird drama, "A Jewel ~in Pawn a dra- matic document of the thrilling and heart interest sort. Also featured this evening is the latest chapter of "The Secret Kingdom in which are co-starred Charles Richmond and Dorothy Kelly.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
EMPIRE.

Vivian Martin, the dainty little ac- tress who made such a pronounced success in "The Wax Model" "The Right Direction and "The Spirit of Romance" will be seen at the Empire today and tomorrow, supported by Jack Pickford, in the Lasky-Para- mount production of "rhe Girl at Home," written hy George Middleton and prepared for the screen by Beulah Marie Dix.
 l, The story of '@The Girl at Home has to do with Jean Hilton, the veal thy ward of Squire .Padgate who lives with the mother of Jimmie Dexter. The boy and girl are in ieve and Jim mic is preparing for college when his mother learns that her small in come Is wiped out. Jean is permitted to defray Jimmie's expenses without his Knowledge.
 Jimmie falls in with fast set of older boys and becomes infatuated with Diana Parish, a cabaret singer. Diana, thinking he is wealthy, pays considerable attention to him. Back home, Jimmie's mother and Jean tire depriving themselves of all 1uxuries tnar Jimmie may finish college. Squire Padgate sees Jimmie and gives him a severe scolding. Jimmie promises to do better and next morning banks his check for $200 which his mother has sent him as his moHthiy allowance Diana thinks it Is his weekly allow ance. She sees a set of fprs and de- cides to purchase them, getting the money from her boy friends. Jimmie gives her a check fer se5 which she raises to $350. When the check is re- turned marked No funAs" a detec- tive is sent to investigate. Diana rushes in, throws her arms around Jimmie's neck just as his mother, Squire Padgate and Jean walk into the room. How affairs are finally strengthened out and Jinmle is made to realize that he must earn his own way, is brought about in the most graphic and appealing manner, and must naturally be seen to be appre-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
Amuscments
TTUII1ii'55 IS

"Rubeville,' the famous laughing production by Rolfe and Maddock, heads the program at Polls, the nEat half of this week. "Rubeville" is hilarious bit of rural life, transplanted direct from Bucksport Center. Harry B. Watson, William Galpen and company of ten are seen in this most amusing skit.
 The photoplay program contains several noteworthy. attractions. Earle Williams, the popular film star, will be seen in the five-part drama Apart ment 29." This is thrilling mystery that keeps one in suspense up to the final scene The third of Paul Black toms Country Life Series, entitled .3The Little Strategists," will also be shown, The Hearst -Pathe News will also be seen.
 The former musical comedy star Hi1da Thomas, with Lou Hall, will Do 0 special added feature in Willard Macks comedy playlet. "She a Travel ing Man." Clayton and Lennie, two very clever boys. with an entirely new line of comedy will bid for honors 1n an important place in the bill.
 Nellie Allen & CO. in singing repertoire with a piano accompani- ment, and Jack Onri, with his devil sticks and funny hats, will be other attractions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
ARMY MULES TO
 BE EARNED OUT TO TILL GROUND

Fort Bliss, Texas, April 2S-Long cared, patient old government mules which have been kept at the govern ment corral here since General Per- shing' $ expedition. came out of Mexico, may be used to blow lands on the fort reservation and in the Rio Grande valley for war crops.
 This suggestion has been made to General George Bell, Jr., by farmers in the valley who complain that they cannot get stock enough to do the necessary work of planting large crops of foodstuffs this year to carry out the Presidents plan of agricultural pre- pafedness The suggested plan. is to loan these army mules to the farmers at small charge plus their keep, bond to be given for their return at any time in good condition. This plan was, used in Austria for cavalry and artillery horses, according to an army officer stationed here.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
PLAZA

At last 1t comes about. George M Conan, Americas most popular star in motion pictures, and. at that, a Animation of his greatest stage suc- cess, Broadway Jones'" which will have it's initial presentation on a week run at the Plaza this afternoon. If imitation is flattery, then George M. Conan would naturally be expect ed to encounter particular difficulty in obtaining a hat that would fit his head, for if any person connected with theatricals, has been initiated to any greater extent than George M., that individual has never been writ- ten about.
 Broadway Jones' is a product of the Aircraft studios, a beautiful pie ture of a most successful and laugh able play and it's local presentation has attracted widespread comment among those who realize quality in their entertainment likings.
 Tn addition to this stupendous of fering, the management of the Plaza has gone one step further and book ed 'sThe Web of Life' five act dra- matic sensation starring Hilda Nord, the vivacious young star. The Web of Life is a big drawing card in it. self because of its extraordinary theme but, linked with the big Conan feature, it will round out most ad- mirable and praiseworthy double-at- traction program.
 The large orchestra, with new musical score, especially arranged for the two big features, will, by the way, be worth while coming for in itself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
To Raise Sheep And
 Cattle Along Banks
 of Connecticut River

Plans for utilizing 700 acres of land mostly along the banks of the Con necticut River, owned by the Inter national Feldspar Company, have been perfected by Stephen F. Sher- man, president of this big New York corporation, who has advised the Con- necticut Committee of Food Supply of the intentions of his company.
 In a letter to the committee Mr. Sherman says: We shall probably place on the land witkin the coming year a large flock of sheep, not less than 200 at the start, with the inten- ton of increasing the number to 1000 head. and shall also stock the farm with a limited number of cattle and hogs. This is in addition to cutting hay from approximately seventy-five acres and cultivating the ground for planting potatoes, beans and corn"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

tics of other belligerent countries and is regarded as a reflex of the unusual stress and anxiety of the time.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-30
Motorist Finds No
 Luck In Horseshoe

Louis D. Harding, wool dealer and motor enthusiast of Boston, is a firm believer in the new proverb that the test of tire is in the wearing" He has recently become skeptical about the ancient adage of the horse shoe. Tn discussing his car, which he pur- chased last October and which is equipped with United States Royal Cord" Tires, MT. Harding said, short time ago:
 "I have run this car between 3,700 and $500 miles The original air is still in the rear tires, but both front tires had the misfortune to be pune tured, one from a horse shoe with five upright nails, and the others from ksewing needle. ] had chains on the