The Press., 1917-11-15
H. R. Jones and family were in FarnnRnavi11a Maas oyer Snndav


 business will be brought up.
 Levi J King. Earl s Jacobsen and Robert K. Sullivan spent Saturday and Sunday at Vine Hill farm, Elm- wood.
 A lecture on Holland, illustrated by 70 Oolored slides, will be given at the Congregational church next sun- day evening at 8.45.
 Tito Gianantoni of the late L. Baldraoohi 6 Go has formed a partnership with his brother, Victor, now in the fish market. Tickets are being issued by the la. dies of the l.. A. A. o. H. to raise money for the local Red Cross fund. It is hoped all will purchase tickets to help the good cause.
 Frank N. Fenton, having sold his farm three and one-half miles east of Stafford Springs, will sell his stock, farming tools and some household furniture at auction next Thursday at 10 a. m.
 Frank Papp of South Wilmington was brought before the borough court Thursday charged with assault on John Deoioio. Judge Heald fined him $15 and costs. The trouble was over. an. argument on the war. MT. Papp lost control of his temper and threw a stick at Decicio, making a severe gash in his cheek $25. 83 for fine and costs were paid by the accused.
 The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church will hold a supper and entertainment next Wednesday evening. Hostesses: Miss Mary Russell, Mrs. W. G. Ellis, Miss Lillian Benton and Mrs. A. S Kellogg. Following is the cast of characters in the short play, entitled "The Chalk Mark j" selina Peabody, Mrs. B. T. Eaton; Phoebe Ring, Mrs. W. H. Reed; Deborah Mildweather, Mrs. R L.=Qninleys Amelia Pratt, Miss ". G. Washburn; Miss E. Stanton, Miss B. A. Parsons. Supper and entertainment, 25 oents Supper only, 20 cents. s ~t
 The attention of the Connecticut State Council of Defense has been called to what is presumed to be pro. German propaganda conducted by men who are trying to hamper the work of the United States Food Adminis- fration in Ghis state. They have sent letters bearing forged signatures of Herbert Hover to a number of house. wives telling them that one-third o1 their accumulated supplies of preserved 2guis vegetables, etc. is liable to oonhsoatiOn. The council has issued a warning to all housewives. not to give up any of their provisions if they are asked to do so bnt to let the nearest police authorities know the full details of any facts they may learn. No such action as is threatened in the letters has been authorized or even considered.
 The tickets for the concert and dance to be given by the Italian band at St. Edwards hall on Friday and Saturday evening are having a good sale. The following is the concert program for Tuesday evening: Star Spangled Banner. l. Father of yiotoEy-march. 2. Nabucco-over- ture. 8. Recommendations solo, 4. Hymn composed by Rev. F. J. O'NeilD. 5. Piano solos by G. Guerrieri of N. Y. (a) Carnival of Venice variations. (b) Selection from Opera-Favorita. 6. (a) Noo- turne in G. Minor. (b) Tales oi Hoffman { (Baroarolle). 2. The Stars and Stripes Forever-maroh. g.. Serenade of Olden Times-olarinet solo by Prof. B. Sbraceia. 9. Chorus from Op. I "Lombardi.' 10. La. Marsellaise. Saturday evening" Star Spangled Banner. l. The Stars and Stripes Forever arch. 3. Nabucco B. The Lost Chord baritone solo. 4. Hymr composed by Rev. F. J.O'Neill). 5. Piano solos by O. Guerrieri of New York. (a) La Traviata-variations. (b) serenade. 6. (a) II Trovatore |-Fantasia (b) Consolation N. 4. 2. Les Folies-yariation for clarinet solo by Prof. B. sbraocia. g. Choru' from Op. Nabuooo. 9. Beautiful Days-walt2. 10. Royal Italian March.
 The state authorities are making extra efforts for the enforcement Ot the law in regard to lights on moto vehicles, in relation to their powel and direction of the rays of lights John O. Wightman has been appointed Inspector for district l., which in Cludes Holland county. His duty vii be to see that the law is strictly en forced. A large number of the owner \ of automobiles are now violating thi flaw. Every town is liable at an. time to receive visit from the stat officers in search of violations of tn law. The local authorities are als' to be given orlers to strictly enforc
 it. On the first conviction the lioens of an operator may be suspended. Any one desiring information in regard t
 lenses, etc., that will not violate tn law can obtain the same by addressin
 the commissioner of motor vehicles
 Robbins B. Stoeokel, Hartford. On
 of the great evils, annoying to othe ldriyers and leading to killings throug 1.-the blindness they cause, is in the us .of glaring headlights. MT. stoeck Ehas directed his inspectors, when tue
 come upon such lights, to take tn
 name and number of the car and Enotify the person in charge to mak the required change. Then the in
 spector reports the name to the mai