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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-30

Oh wearers of wristers and belts;
Oh, owners of muffiers and ties,
It's not only sweaters you're wearing out
fast
But our beautiful feminine eyes
Still it's Work Work Work!
We've got to be Doing our bit
And so in sad cadences just off the pitch,
And tearfuly .,eelSing that long-vanisheu
stitch,
We are prayerfully singing "The Song OF
Knit! Knit Knit
HITTY PENN SMITH, disguised in one
AAof the Narragansett Pier dispatches
Is Katherine Penn Smith, is one OF the
Philadelphians entered in the womens
golf tournament being held this week at
the Point Judith Country Club at the
Pier. A silver cup Is at stake. Inc
Countess Won Holnstein, who is in mourn
Ing for her husband, who was killed at
the front last winter is also entered
Dorothy Norris was a guest at the
dinner and dance given on Tuesday night
by Conte and Contessa Rodolphe Festetlcs
Do Tolna at their cottage, QuarterdecK.
Anne Festetics gave each of the FEMININE
guests a feline trophy in the shape or
small green porcelain cat. and each OF
the army and navy men, I am told, re-
eeived tiny gold medals for good luck
THE engagement Of Nancy Tunis, who
made her debut last year, has just
been announced by her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas R. Tunis, of Media. the
fortunate man is Lieutepant Ross Whit
tier. the elder son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. W.
Whittier, Of Milton, Mass. Mr.. Whittier
Ii a graduate of Harvard. 1916; mem
ber of the Delphic Club. d. X. E.. Insti
tute, Hasty Pudding Club, Phoenix Club
and the Harvard Club of Boston. AL
though no date has as yet been announced
Tor the marriage, I suspect 1t will, like
10 many others,in these stirring times, be
dispatched with all celerity.
Speaking of alliances with the army
and navy, Casper Townsend has chosen
mis- ushers for his wedding next Saturday
to Agnes Kennedy. They are to be VIII
liam H. p. Townsend. Archibald Neil
vaine, Lawrence Murdock, Rodney Ian
dreth, Joseph Z. Lockwood, Albert Ken
nedy. Jr Kenneth Kennedy and Donald
Kennedy and Julian T. Bishop, of Wash
ington. George Sharpe Munson is to be
best man.
AND still another of our men leaves us
AAwithin a few days. 1t is none other
tnan Reginald Oates. 1 saw him day
4 or so ago lunching with friends, and lei
me tell you he looked mighty fine in his
UrmV fnCa uuaalx A m
napolis Junction.
,VoUNG GEORGE - startled his
family the other day by announcing
'nat he was going to "get intoxicated
Mother was thrown into a panic until
sne discovered that her pride and joy had
sentured alone as far as a neighborinG
estate to see and marvel at the twenty
sear-old son who was nursing a khaki
cad arm after inoculation for typhoid
snd the wee boy. returning full of hero
Worship, naturally wanted to go and do
likewise.
oE DODGE, having concluded her visit
70 Sarah Erdman Adler. has gone
JACK to jamestown and Sarah has gone
WIN her. Dorothy Daniel. who is great
"iend OF Joes. is there too.
<k MRS Sydney Thayer, of Thornbury
tAverford. and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
epman Thompson, Of Merton, are
Hg 70 Northeast Harbor. Me-, to spend
Heeks At the Rockend Hotel
@1fa Dusene Dixon. Of Kulp House
6eHqo N1(e 2lzs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-30
q JUST GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
New YORK society Woman's Song of the Kit
Nancy Wynne Chats of Doings '>''
at the Pier

ToKEsM1THS and rhymeses have poked fun q, At
passion developed within the last few an extert % ia shifting
women women not
minute of time they formerly women devote
cutting GOVT
.bat.no or he 'front.' 0"is k's sweaters
o oHhs Morse hot, L.
oh In
and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-08-30

70 to them' mere Is
.The Song of the Kit"
"a it appeared in the
New York Herald.
Hasn't it a lot OF
pep?
with fingers laden with
rings.
with thoughts Of the
somme and the
Marne,
A woman clad In the.
smartest of frocks
Sits plying her needles
and yarn
Tls woyk! Work!
Work!
Ghe's got to be Doing
her Bit"
And so in a voice that
is just off the
pitch.
And hopefully trying
to find the lost
stitch.
0he's singing the song
called The Sol
dier's Kit
Knit! Knit! Knit!
Purl! Purl! Purl!
And take up and end off
and seam,
And II by some hazard
she tumbles asleep
ghe will finish the scarf
In her dream
So it's work!
Work Work!
ghe has got to be doing
her bit.
And still in a voice that
is just of the
pitch
And busily trying to
find the lost stitch,
It's Knit! Knit!
Knit!
Bind, Bind Bind;
At concert, in hall and
In church,
No matter what pleas
ures our fair ones
give up,
Our boys sha'n't be left
in the lurch-
So it's Knit! F! Knit!
Knit
Put the thread before
needle and slip.
Our soldiers and sail
ors must have Of
our best
In hospital, trenches and
ship
So it's Knit! +! Knit!
Knit!
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

Attractive Vacation OutfittingS
at Our We'll Stocked Mems Dept.
fol Surnme
wells
modera
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

Clark, Dwight Clark and Miss Maud
Clark of Glastonbury, Mr.. and Mrs.
francis Deming, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Deming, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dem
ing, John, Elizabeth and Edith Dem
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Goodrich.
Bertha Goodrich and Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Den1tng of Berlin, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. M. Crowell of New Britain
and Mrs. Lillian r. Smith of Cleve-
land, Ohio.
To Be Conscripted?
There is a question in the minds of
several of the boys of the town. who
have enlisted in the naval reserves
and are still at their homes awaiting
the call, whether if they are not noti-
fed before they have to appear before
the local exemption board they will
be identified as members of the naval
reserves or considered as part of
Uncle Sans first draft army. For the
benefit of those young men who have
to contend with the aforementioned
dilemma it has been authoritively
stated that they will not be con-
scripted. Thy will have to appear
for examination and can file the
claim that they are in the service and
awaiting their call. No enlisted man
will be drafted.
Brief Items
Miss Alma Kramer of Clinton
Mass, Is visiting relatives in East
Berlin.
Gas pipes which were broken at
the time the bridge over Harris pond
caved in have been repaired
The Episcopal Sunday school Of
East Berlin and their friends enioved
their annual picnic at Westfe1d Falls,
Wednesday. Three trips had to be
made by the auto truck conveying the
crowd. The return trip was made
about o'clock.
Mrs. Mildred Harrington and
daughter have gone. to Newport, VT.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27
WAR PRISONERS TO
Be SHIPPED Home
Others Will Be hterned, Germans
and English Agree

London, July 27.-The agreement
reached by the British and German
delegates at their recent conference at
the Hague regarding the exchange and
treatment of civil and military pris-
oners has been ratified by both govern
ments, according to a statement by
James Fitzallan Hope, unionist men,
Der for Sheffield, in the House of Com
mons.
The agreement provides that direct
repatriation shall be resumed, that the
qualifications on mediate grounds for
repatriation Or internment in neutral
countries be made more lenient, and
sick and wounded now informed in
Switzerland shall be returned to their
others.
In addition to those sent to Swift
zerland, Holland has agreed to accept
7l5OO prisoners, while all commits
stoned and non-commissioned officers
who have been in captivity for IS
months or more shall be eligible for
internment in neutral countries. Hol-
land has agreed to accept $500, of
these.
The Dutch government will further
provide for 1000 civilian prisoners
invalids being given the preference.
Punishn1ents for attempts to escape
and for other offenses have been reeu-
lated, while reprisals against individu-
ais have been cancelled.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

the careful examination required by
the army rules. it is apparent that
the physicians will have to suffer
considerable financial loss while they
are at work.
The list of the second divisions
conscripts, that is the first batch
which will be called for 'examina ton,
will probably be ready by Sunday and
during the early part of next week it
may be possible to get cards to most
of them with instructions as to when
and where they are to present them
selves for examination.
Brief Items.
Mrs. Everett Distin and children;
Mrs. Henry LOOMS OF Bristol; Mrs.
Hayden Griffin and Mrs. E. D. Lappe
had a family picnic at Slater's Grove
in New Britain yesterday to celebrate
the birthday anniversary of Mrs Dis
tins daughter, Priscilla. They had
an enjoyable outing.
Simon A. Macdonald has resigned
from the baseball team. "Si' has
taken on considerable weight since he
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

SPORT HATS FOR 41.O0.
One lot of Sport Hats, strictly
desira BILE styles, value up to Sc,
for Saturday $1.OO.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27
Frank Chiodo Is Found Guilty
/ Of Reckless Driving
CASE Is APPEALED
Annual Reunion OF the Defendants
" of Leonard Belden Held at Home
/ of Postmaster Goodrich-Question
\ Answered for Local Boys.

Charged with reckless driving on
tthe night of July II, at which time
his machine and another driving
from Meriden met in collision
on the Beach Swamp road, Frank
lChiodo, giving his address as 1877
Arch street, New Britain, was ar
raigned in the court this morning be-
fore Judge Griswold.
He was fined $25 and costs, the fine
being RENTED. Later an appeal an
appeal was taken under bonds of $50,
the case to be tried in the superior
criminal court, the third Tuesday in
September.
Todays session was a continuance
of the court that was held a week
ago, at which time, Frank Hakim of
Meriden, also accused of reckless
driving, was found not guilty. Be-
cause Of the fact that none of Chi
odo's witnesses appeared at the time,
his case was continued until today.
Hakim and the members of the Meri-
den party appeared as witnesses
against prisoner. M. D. SAKE of New
Britain represented Chiodo and c.. J..
Danaher Of Meriden was present for
Hakim, who may bring suit for dam
ages.
Testimony offered was confusing as
well as amusing and as several Of
THOSE who gave testimony were Of
Foreign extraction, today's court ses-
sion was the longest held in some
time. Hakim especially showed a
great desire to talk but waxed indig-
nant when he, was asked to. repeat
how the accident happened, saying,
II told you last time how it oc-
curred.' He was threatened with
contempt of court for not answering
the questions asked and giving back
talk to the authorities afterwards be-
coming more quiet.
His testimony was practically the
same as that which he offered last
week. He said: He was driving from
Meriden to New Britain when another
car struck his and turned it over. He
could not tell how fast the other car
WIS going but that it was hitting it
UP" pretty we'll. At the time he was
arriving on the right side of the road.
two Of the wheels being in the dirt
pnd the other two on the macadam
Accompanying him were his wife,
Frank Hyde and his sister and the
kid At this juncture he was inter-
fupted by Prosecuting Attorney Glib
ney who asked him if he did not
4pean child instead of kid, stating that
Kid is small goat.
Hakim, continuing, said that at the
hme of the accident he was huEging
The telephone poles, being within two
feet Of them, and that he was not run
ming at speed to excel 15 or 20
q.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

company on the tract which 1t pur-
chased in the eastern section of the
town are now complete and two OF
them are already partially occupied.
Work is in progress on other build
ings and plans have been prepared to
have at least twelve: houses on the
tract by the end of the year.
The company was organized prin-
cipally to erect buildings to house
employees of the Trumbull Electric
company, with which the incorpora-
tors are connected, but if the demand
for homes from other sources is suf-
ficiently large the concern proposes
to extend it's building operations.
The making of connections for
supplying the colony with water will
be completed during the first part OF
next week. The company also has
made plans for the building OF sewer
beds. Dynamite" Jones and force
of men are now engaged in blasting
to drain the swampy land that 1t will
be suitable for sewage purposes The
course of the Quinnipiac river Is to
be slightly changed where 1t passes
through the property to insure
against the flooding of the beds in the
Spring.
Local Doctors to Serve.
Plainville's four physicians have
received invitations from DR.. T. G..
O'Connell of the exemption board of
the second division, to assist in the
physical examination of the young
men who are to be ordered to report
for service in the new army They
have signif1ed a wish to show their
willingness to do their bit' by Of
fering their services. The doctors are
to be paid at the rate of ten cents per
man and as it is figured that 1t will
require nearly half an hour to make
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

quit organized baseball and he Al
life on the diamond too strenuous
one of his avoirdupois. Conseaueu2
he will not be in the lineup eun3
when the team meets the Uniony4
nine at Aliens field.
Postmaster P. J. Prior went a
the rural delivery route today NJ
the carrier for his regular inspected
AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE-Raasa|
able rates. Day or trip. v,
Glynn, Plainville. Tel .122.
7.IAj
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27
FACING SHORTAGE OF NUHsu

Boston, July pa committ1
composed of Boston doctors. hospitI
superintendent and nurses has se1
out circular letter urging yVun
women to enroll as nursing studen}
in order to meet the threatens
shortage of nurses caused by the ID
mands of the war.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

OUR YORKE" SHIRTS, as you
know from wearing them, are
made as good as it is possible to
make Shirts. We have them all
white, or attractively striped,
neckband or attached collar styles,
with choice of soft or stiff cuffs,
$1.15 to $3.50 each.
'YORKE' SILK SHIRTS, made
of Tub Silks, Fibre Silks, Stripes
and other fancy Silks, with soft
cuffs, and the incest shirts possible,
at $3.88 to $5.98 each.
THE "KREMENTZ" LINKS for
wear with soft cuff shirts, are fully
guaranteed. Shown in many pref
ty styles, if pair breaks, return and
you'll get new pair.
SILK FOURTH HAND-with
choice of open end, or the French
straight tie. They are in plain COL
ors or fancy stripes, and wonder
fully good for SOC to $2.9S each.
EVERYTHING CORRECT in
style and quality. Moderate prices.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

GOOD GRADE PAJANIAS, nicely
made Of percales, madras, Soisette,
crepe, as will as fancy stripe fibre
and tub silks, $1.OO to $500 set.
THE BARKER" COLLAR can't
be beat for. comfort and correct fit.
Barker" wears better, looks bet
ter, and your have choice of more
than so up-to-the- minute styles.
Price is 15c each, 9Oc for six.
"NOTASEME" SOCKS in mer-
cerized Lisles, are the best looking
and best Socks to be had, for price,
They are still selling for csc pair.
Those in Fibre Silk for $50 pair.
Same old prices as they have BEEN
PHOENIX" SILK SOCKS, are
too well known for comment. They
wear we'll and none look better.
Choice Of all the leading colors, at
55c. Those with clocking at CSC
pair.
MEMS WASH CRAVATS, cool
looking comforta BILE kinds for sum-
mer wearing, madras or silk, priced
PIC to $1O0 each.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

TRIMMED HATS FOR $1.OO
One lot Of Trimmed Hats, as
sorted colors, and black with
colored trimming, Saturday
special $500.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

~ ~ OF "D ~"
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-07-27

UNTRIMdED HATS sec AND
500
One lot of Untrtmmed Hats,
all colors, for Saturday SOC and
$1.OO. u
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
At the Palace Tonight.

A record d-breaking house is expect
ed tonight at the Palace thaetre to
see the last showing of Rex Beach's
great photo drama, "The Barrier"
The wonderfully vivid and pictur-
esoue Alaskan romances Of Rex Beach
have been read by hundreds Of thou
sands of people and have made him
one of the most popular American au-
tors. His strongest and most widely
lead story is "The Barrier" The pic
turely closely follows the swift action
and striking situations of the book
and is faithful portrayal of the
Wild, rough, lawless life Of California
and Alaska in the days when these
lards were the haven of hunted men
aid the last frontiers of civilization.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
ADJUSTMENTS AT LOCAL
|PLAYHOUSES TONIGHT
At the l.. & S. Tonight.

As an added attraction to the regu-
lar program of pictures, the United
States government have loaned their
official pictures, "Litc and Training
in the United States Navy"
These pictures were taken at the
United States Naval Training Station
at Newport, R. l., on board ships Of
the Atlantic fleet and at the Naval
Academy. Their object is to encour-
age enlistment and correct any false
Impression one may have regarding
the navy. Fathers and mothers, there
is no better school for your boy than
the United States navy. His mental,
moral, physical and spiritual training
is constantly looked after.
The regular program will consist
of two good dramas,two comedies, a
Weekly and Lonesome Luke.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
At the Palace Tomorrow.

Magnetic Edith Storey is co-starred
with Antonio Moreno and William
Duncan in the Vitagraph Blue Ribbon
feature, aladdin from Broadway"
which is the attraction at the Palace
theatre tomorrow.
The role of girl of Mecca offers
Miss Storey opportunities for display
irg her versatility, which she has
rever had before, although her parts
have been varied ones.
She is cast as a little spitfire-as
a girl who is brimming over with in
dependence and who is forced into a
marriage with wealthy diamond
merchant, who is much older than
herself and whom she learns to de-
test.
When some act displeases her she
goes into a tantrum and anything ly-
ing nearby is thrown with amazing
iIapidity at her devoted husband.
Although Miss Storey has always
leen termed the "Bernhardt of the
SCREEN" this role proves her right
to that complimentary title.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19

or drops of "Gets-It' on. the corn
right away. Pain and inflammation
will disappear, the corn will begin
to shrivel from that instant-then 1t
loosens and falls right off.
There's no other corn-remover in
the world that acts like "Gets-It.' y
No new discovery has been made in
corn-removers since "Gets-It" was
born. Don't forget that fact. "Gets-
IT, does away forever with the use
of salvcs that irritate, bandages that
make a bundle of your toe, plasters
that half do the work. knives and
scissors that draw blood. Use "Gets-
It'-no more digging or cutting.
"Gets-It" is sold everywhere. 25c g
bottle, or sent on receipt Of price
by E. Lawrence & Co., Chicago, Ill.
Sold in Ell Centre and recommended
as the worlds best corn remedy by
the Johnson Drug Co.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
SCHOOL BOND ELECTION NO
TICE

Notice is hereby given to the quail
fled electors of Acacia School District
of the County of Imperial, State of
California, that, in accordance with
rhe provisions of the Political Code
Of the State of California, an election
will be held on the 4th day of June,
1917, at Acacia School in said district,
between the hours of eight o'clock a.
m. and six o'clock p. M, during which
period and between which hours the
polls shall remain open, at which cleo.
tion the question of issuing and SELL
ing bonds of said district to the
amount of six thousand dollars, for
the purpose of raising money for pur.
chasing school lots, for building or
purchasing one or more school build
ings, or making alteration or addition
to any school building or buildings,
for insuring school buildings, for sup
plying school buildings with furniture
or necessary apparatus, for improving
school grounds, will be voted upon.
The said bonds hereunder to be
issued and sold, shall be of the denom-
ination of five hundred ($5OO.OO) dol
lars each, and shall bear interest at
the rate of 6 per cent per annum,
payable semi-annually, and said bonds
shall be numbered from / to IL, con-
secutively, payable as follows:
Bond No. 1, for five hundred dollars,
to run II years.
Bond No. 2, for five hundred dollars,
to run IL years.
Bond No. 3, for five hundred dollars,
to run 13 years.
Bond No. 4, for five hundred dollars,
to run IA years.
Bond No. 5, for five hundred dollars,
to run Is years.
Bond No. 6, for five hundred dollars,
to run 16 years.
Bond No. 7, for five hundred dollars,
to run II years.
Bond No. 8, for five hundred dollars,
to run Is years.
Bond No. 9, for five hundred dollars,
to run 19 years.
Bond No. 10, for five hundred dol
lars, to run 20 years.
Bond No. II, for five hundred dol
lars, to run Fl years.
Bond No. II, for five hundred dol
lars, to run % years.
That w. J. Wheeler will act as in
spector and VIM. Holtz and Frank Bal
lou will act as judges of said election,
and conduct the same, said inspector
and judges being competent and quail.
fled electors of said school district.
In witness thereof, we have here
unto set our hands this second day of
May, 1917.
MRS. S. d. CARRIER,
j. M. GRAFTON,
C. S. HOFF,
Trustees of Acacia School District, I'm
perial County, California.
May II, 10, 26
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
Destroyer Hits Mine.
(Rx Associated PreSS)

(By ASSOciated PreSs)
Paris, May 19.-The French torpe-
90 boat destroyer Boulefeu was sunk
ty striking mine in naval en-
gagement between the ..ntente adm
Austrian vessels in the Adriatic on
May Is, according to semi-official
announcement.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
Corns Peel Right
Off With "Gets IT.

2 Drops and the Corn is "Goner!''
When you've got to walk on the
sides of your shoe to get away from
those awful corn-pains, there's only
one common-sense thing to do, Put 2
mo Jss.r pun ussooT sIoAlIWS
r1.kSqI. 's9pls9a 'L5lrM uE U8MS
a.MoM suIOO LnoH ..:9I-s,SDv 0s1
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
Suspend Bad Pupils.
(By Associated PreSS)

Sacramento, May 19.-The state
board of education directs the princi-
pals of all public schools to suspend
pupils who gamble or frequent poo
rooms or who are immoral or use
narcotics or alcohol Gin or out of
school,"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
LOST, STRAY cd OR STOLEN

IOST-Imperial Valley Commandery
Knight Templar badge. Suitable re-
ward. J. G. Hamilton, Hamilton
Bros. SIG
LOST-Buckskin colt, 3 years old;
scar on front foot; reward. Notify
A. Vellinga, R. F d. B, Holt
vile. 5-19
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
CLASSIFIED WANT ADS
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE

ARE YOU LOOKING, for rare bar
gain? If so, l can supply you. |
have 80 acres lying just east of
Seeley that you can have for $75
per acre, all in cotton; $4,000 will
handle deal. Land must sell; come
and see it. A. r. Ferguson, See
ley. 5-23
FOR SALE-A fine dairy proposition;
two-year lease on 1876 acres of alfal-
ia at $12 per acre; $50 good cows
and complete dairy equipment. Call
at at SIS Main St., El Centre. 5-19
Imperial Valley press., 1917-05-19
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

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