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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12
Each Test More Trying

When there were revealing stock car tests
be made then special racing were built. The
principle which accounts for the endurance IN
stock built into the racing On the speed
way in competition with the fastest, most carefully
built automobiles in the world the SuperSix specials
made records unequaled by any racing in the his
tory of racing.
In nine championship races twenty-five entries were
made All save one finished within the money; acct
dent forced that one car out
Hudson specials won first in four events; second in
six; third in two; fourth in three; fifth in three SIXTH
seventh and eighth in each.
These records much to all who familiar
with the terrific strains encountered high speeds. One
hundred miles at racing speed calls for greater endur
than year of ordinary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12
To Go Above Quotas.

Some of the boards. maybe all of
them, will certify more than their
quotas to the District board in order 10
make allowances for those men who
did not appear for examination.
The majority of the boards last week
0ompleted examinations of additional
men summoned. and expect to get their
quotas from the men already called and
examined With q strict appliance of
the recent instructions of the provost
marshal general in dealing with de-
pendents there Is feeling that the
boards win not have to summon more
men at this time in order to get their
quotas. Several of the boards, how
ever, still have physical examinations
Of men to conduct These are additional
men summoned In an effort to get the
AYst quota
In the majority of cases of men
claiming exemption the period for filing
oMdavits closes this week. and THE
boards will complete their task of
dealing with such cases. Some of the
boards have been keeping up to date
with their cases, considering exemption
cases whenever there were two or three
ready that could be considered at a
meeting.
with the nrst-call men practically
0elected now. men are besieging the
boards In an effort to gain information
On the second-call men. As yet the
provost marshal general has said moth
Ing OF the preparations for calling
Hhn1A man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12
ALL EXEMPTED MEN
:. ARE NOT YET FREE
Many of the Claims Approved
/. by Local Boards Are
). Appealed.
NEW EVIDENCE COMES IN

Many mon whose claims for exemption
Voro approved by local boards will find
contests awaiting their cases when they
get to the district boards. As result
Of the detailed publicity given the action
Of the local boards, people are sending in
Information about cases which otherwise
would not come to the attention OF the
% m ea co1n esse ,o shs sbs hosrd. who
Win use II as a basis for appeals in behalf
Of the government.
Board No g. the headquarters Of which
are at the city post office. announced an
exemption Friday on account of a wife.
There came to A Coulter Wells. attorney
for the board. yesterday. an anonymous
letter inclosing a clipping from The Star
with q mans name UNDERSIGNED. The
letter stated that the wife OF the man was
able to work and support herself if her
husband should be taken into the Ma
tional Army. In fact. the letter said the
wife had government position at good
nay I'D until the time he was called for
examination. and contained the further in
formation that the wife had said she had
resigned in order to get an exemption for
her husband. The case was appealed
yesterday by Mr.. Wells.
FIRST Call September 4.
It is probable that the date for sum-
hnoning the first third of the men in
the first call for the National Army will
be changed from September to A.
September ], 1t Is pointed out, is foiiow-
ed by Sunday and Labor day, and be-
cause of the heavy railroad traffic at
that time draft officials fear the work
of transporting the men to canton
ments might be interfered with seri-
ousiy.
Publication of the action of the
boards in rejecting a number of claims
for exemption is sending a number of
people to the boards with additional
information about their cases. and
pointing out that as dependents on
drafted men they cannot live off the
army pay. However. the boards are re-
Quired TO give to the District boards
their reasons for rejecting claims. and
the drafted man. or those interested in
him. can only appeal to the District
board
With s32 men certified to the District
board for service. or their cases ready
TO be certified. 1t is expected that by the
end Of the week the full District quota
will have been certified. and that the
boards then will turn their attention
toward making preparations for send
ing away the first third OF the men who
are to go to the cantonments for train
ing. The S32 shown by the figures COM
piled from information furnished by
the boards last night include a number
Of mon who failed to report for exami-
nation and who have automatically, un-
der the regulations. been certified for
service Investigation may develop the
TACT that some of these men have died
or otherwise may be out of the reach of
the draft ofiicials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12
81 Automobiles Now
Cost More

Former $1,000 to $500 Cars Advanced to Super-Six
Prce---I4udson Cost too, Must Soon Go Up
FAST
bea dvanced
areb of mater 70 The mere
price cars rec o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12
Almost 10000 Cars Prove 1t

But, if these records do not much to you
then think of the almost 10000 that individual
using. Recall what you must have heard
in the way of praise for the Super from those
ers you know. The Super-Sx is known in every
mlnity. You do not have to go far to find Super
Six enthusiast There is SuperSx for every six miles
of improved roadway in America.
Can there with such evidence to SuperSx quality
be any choice when compared to cars that sell
in the Super-Six price class?
When there difference of $500 to $500 some
did buy other because of the apparent saving. Now
all must choose the Super-SiN Such preference will
exhaust the supply OF materials bought in last
years favorable market. Then the price of the
SuperSx must be advanced Until that time judged by
the standards of other in performance and price,
the Super-Six is the best automobile value on the
market.
But, you must not delay if you to get Super
Six at its present advantageous price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12

Hudson Choice When Others Cost Less
Even when such cars sold at $500 to $500 less than
the SuperSx its sales greater than those of any
two makes of their class. Every who knows will
choose Hudson against such that there is
little difference in their cost No material change
has been made in design construction. They are
practically the same when sold for much less than
present prices
Hudson leadership is understood by all motorists
All know the effectiveness of the SuperSix motor No
other has have motor like it. That is why
other has equaed its records for endurance
Almost 10000 owners drive Super-Sixes. They
have made records that many quite impressive
those made the speedway and in contests which
have been extensively advertised
The Super-Six is lifetime car. It's great endur-
is due to the snootness of the Super-Sx motor
1t minimizes vibration Vibration is the most destruc
tive force in motor All Hudson tests show how by
minimizing vibration endurance is obtained.
The Super-Six is the most powerful automobile
motor of its size known. By minimizing vibration
most of the power delivered and is not with other
Tho
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12
More Proof for Hudson

If you have followed Super-Six history you have
been interested in each succeeding test and know has
called for greater and greater endurance At first did
not know the limits of Hudson endurance Then we felt
we could if the car would hold up in the
one hour and the 1OO-nile trial. That was greater
than any other had done But the SuperSx showed
at the end of those We wanted to know
just what its true limits were, tests made
Each succeeding trial made harder in effort to
reveal the real limits of SuperSx endurance. No such
Ioc. haap
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-12
Manner of Voting

When all the photographs are
"up" we will start the Vot-
ing Contest-date an
nounced later-and every
loc spent will entitle you
to one vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Joseph Hernburs Enters HospitaI- Children Give Easter Exercises Recent Guests.

Joseph Hernburg of the colony lam drys went to Troy. N. r.. last week. for surgical treatment in a hospital.
 Mrs. T. l.. Garvey visited her moth- CT in Wiilimantic during the latter half of last week.
 Mrs. Fenton McCoIlum entertained Miss Della Whitman of Putnam over Easter.
 Miss Bertha Botham and Miss Ruth Ferguson, of Willimantic, were East CT visitors at the home of Mir. and Mrs. A. E. Botham, from Friday to Monday last.
 Harry Wood has been ill for some time, from a severe attack of grip,
 T. l.. Garvey attended the funeral of his niece. Marjorie Connor In WiIli- mantle. Monday.
 Children Give Pantomirne. Easter services at Durham Memorial church were we'll attended The dec orations of the audience room were elaborate and beautiful; and the exer- sices by the children. including a panaomime by five girls. were greatly enjoyed.
 McColluh and Mrs. Samuel Austin at tended the Social Corner meeting at the W. c. T. U. rooms, Willimantic, on Wednesday, April II.
 Miss Gladys Beebe of Storrs passed Easter Sunday with her grandparents and aunt at Frederick Chadwick's.
 Easter Vacation.
 The Village school closed for Easter recess Thursday, April 5. The spring term will begin Monday. April Is.
 Mrs. Laura Reynolds of Mansfield Four Corners. visited at w. H. Cor pitts Saturday to Monday last
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
STOKRs
Local Branch of Red Cross to be Formed-cadet Battalion Inspected Book Clubs Generosity.

At a meeting held recently it was voted to form a local branch of the He'd Cross and to be affiliated with the Hartford organization.
 Military Activities.
 Capt. Power of the General Stan of the United States Army has been in specting the cadet battalion
 Wednesday there was inspection of the battalion in close order and re- view. In the afternoon there was work in outpost and signal work Thursday there was a sham battle near the grist mill in Gurleyville. Several of the students are planning to take ex- aminations for commissions in the army. while many others will go into training at army training camps.
 Generosity of Book Club.
 The Book Club held a meeting Tuesday evening in Grove Cottage. It was voted to pay the expenses of a speaker representing the Red Cross It was voted to give ten dollars to the Red Cross work of the local organi-. zation. Twelve dollars are to be sent to Belgian Relief work The subject of the meeting was Current Events. Miss Thompson spoke Of Music in the War. Mrs. Beach gave a view of Women's Work in the War, Mrs. Amory gave a resume of the events Of the past week.
 Dr. E. w Sinnott has been spend- ing few days in Bridegater, Mass.
 Dr. H. D. Newton has been in Pitts field, Mass, for a short visit
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twelve members were present. Mrs. Welch acted as chairman of the meet ing. It was unanimously voted to i form a Red Cross chapter as soon as committee was chosein to make out a list of the necessary comitees. They presented the following list:
 Executive committee: Mrs Fannie Holmes, Miss Fannie Collins, Mir. E. F. Hutchinson. Mrs. Mary Hutchins, Mrs. l. A. Isham. Mrs. INV. Porter.
 Committee on bandages: Instructor, Miss Tabor. Mrs. Maude Holmes, Mrs. Ella Hutchinson. Mrs Carrie Frost, Mrs. Gertrude Smith. Mrs. Kate Nord- land, Mrs. L. E. Winter. Mrs John Tinnins. Miss Katherine Leary.
 Membership committee: Miss Mary Hutchins, chairman. MT. Charles K. Hitchcock. assistant. Center district: Mrs. Carrie UtIey. Mrs. Helen Clarke. Mrs Bertha Lyman. North district: Brown. West Stret district: Mrs. Jen- nie Isham. Pine Street district, Mrs. s. D. Winter. Chestnut Hill district, Miss Carrie Palmer Hop River dis trict, Mrs. Raymond Clarke.
 Committee on cutting and sewing: Mrs. Charles Hitchcock, chairman, Mrs. Ethel BlakeIey. Mrs. Jennie Hunt, Mrs. Lillian Clarke. Mrs. Julia Little. Mrs. Katie Nordland.
 Publicity committee: James P. Lit tile, Dwight A. Lyman.
 Committee on Ways and Means: Mrs. F. E. Lyman. chairman, Mrs. $. E. Winter. Mrs. Carrie UtIey. Ray mond E Clarke, Charles Hitchcock, Clayton Hunt. Mrs. Emily Cobb. Mrs Cora Hutchins, Mrs. Madison Wood ward, Joseph N. Clarke. Mrs. Annie Owen.
 Committee on care and supervision of work: Mrs. Helen Clarke, chair man, Miss Hattie Brown. Miss Sarah Bailey. Miss Nellie Carpenter. Mrs. Bertha Lyman, Miss Annie Palmer, Miss Lillian Lyman.
 Committee on worsted work: Mrs. Julia Little. chairman. Mrs. E.. P. Ly- man, Mrs. Jennie Buell.. Mrs. Harriet Robinson Mrs. Grace Tucker, Mrs. Kate Fuller. Mrs. Emily Little, Mrs. Kate Wolffn.
 Miss Taber of Wiliimantic with a delegation of ladies from that place was present and gave an address on Red Cross work and after the business meeting gave practical instructions in regard to making Red Cross supplies and will give further instructions at future netings Rev. IT. N Ofen made an excel1en address. and Mrs. Welch gave some information in re- gard to Red Cross work. The mem bers met Tuesday.
 Receives Inheritance.
 Mrs. Martha L. Holbrook of this place, and one of the heirs of the late Edwin Way of Marshall. Mich. has received something like SS0,000 as her share of his estate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
Washington County, R. l.
ROCKVILLE
Lunch at New Parish House Follows
 Quarterly C. E. Rally,

Rev. George B. Shaw Of Ashaway occupied the desk in the Seventh Day Baptist church here fast Saturday morning.
 The Washington County Central Christian Endeavor Union held it's quarterly rally in the Seventh Day Baptist church Saturday evening. Rev. W. c. Thomas of Hope Valley gave the address. After the services the congregation went to the new parish house, where lunch was served. this being the first time the house had been used It is not quite finished, but near enough so that it could be used. The interior was decorated with flags.
 Fred Chester of Webster, Mass, was a recent guest of MT. and Mrs. J. F. Greene.
 Nine Inches of Snow.
 About nine inches of snow fell here during the storm of Monday which commenced before daylight and lasted until nearly noon.
 Ice over a half inch in thickness formed Monday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14

 A. A sanlt has resigned at Sonaers-
 Mrs. Inez Lashury ic visiting her son, c. W. Lashury. of Gpringheld.
 Mrs. Laura Whiten of Springfield, is the guest of NIT. and Mrs. George
 4 foundation is being laid for an addition to the home of the late Mrs. Jane Lovery.
 Miss Sarah Dickenson fell recent ly and broke her leg. She was taken
 The household good of the late Mrs Fanny Childs were sold at auction Saturday at her residence in this vil-
 Mrs. Joseph Ribickey has returned home, after many weeks illness in New London. Joseph Ribiclkey was taken to the Johnson hospital last Saturday.
 Surprise Visit.
 About twenty five of the young peo- ole surprised Mrs. F. N. Chaffee with a miscellaneous shower at the home of her parents Saturday evening. Among the presents was a very handsome chair. Refreshments were served.
 Easter Music.
 The following Easter music was Universalist church: Prelude, Easter Dawn. Claussman; anthem. Now is Christ Risen, Nichol; soprano solo, Resurrection Morn, Parker; offertory. Melodie, Earle: postlude. Hosanna; Hartman. An Easter concert by the children of the Sunday school followed regular morning service, taking the place of the Sunday school session. At 4.30 p. nn- the cantata "The Risen King by Schneider was given.ss4ss ss
 B. c. Pinney has purchased q new car. N N Pomona Meetina.
 The meeting of East Central sPo- mona Grange will be held next We'd nesday.
 Members and their families of Vol colt lodge, A. F. & AS M. will hold a reunion next Thursday evening in Grange hall in honor of their 30 mem bers. sessr ..ssss-. sss.
 All who are interested in the forma- ton of a boys and girls club are to meet in Grange hall at 7:30 next Wed 1esday evening. John Clifford, county agent. will explain the purpose of the club. s,I.ss -,
 Miss Margaret Black has been spending a week in New York. the guest of her brother, Corporal w A. Black
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
WELLINGTON
How Easter Was Observed--Hore.
 Corners For the Holiday.

It was a beautiful Easter. The church was never decorated more artistically. There were jardineres of pussy willow with bright winged but ter-ffeS here and there evolved by the magic of Mrs. Smith and the young girls of the Sunday school. The many potted plants were from Mrs. Robbins and Miss Mersereau. and the lilies, carnations, roses, daffodils and other flowers were as for many years from Clarence Spellman Preston, in mem ory of those who made his childhood happy here upon this hilltop. There were 50 at Bible school. The pastors sermon was beautiful. The music was sweet, with hymns we'll chosen. In the evening the concert by the children passed off very successfully
 At Memorial church the day was made memorable by the organization in the afternoon of a Woman's Union Missionary society.
 Easter brought a birthday for Chas. Joseph Parker. the first at Easter in his fourteen years.
 James Carpenter came Saturday from Wfllimantic where he is at work for the Linen company to call on his friends and neighbors.
 Frank Passard came from Hartford where he is at work in a machine shop. Frank came from Austria when he was 14 and says he is glad he did and that America is his country.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
ANDoVER
Hems Guard EnIistments--c. E. Se- eisty Givss SueeessfuI Play = Miss
 Cary Home From Florida.

A rally meeting for Home Guards was held in the Town hall Saturday evening The following have enlisted: John J. Jewett. William Popple, George La7ds George Mcdonald. Frank Hamilton, Anton Mach. Edward Min CT, Horace J. Backus Is recruiting Of
 c. E. soeisty's Play. A play entitled "FIer First Assisn- 4ents was given in the Town ball Friday night by the Christian En- deavor Society. the proceeds to so to
 Unite For conoerk
 The Sunday school and Christian Endeavor society united in a concert at the church Sunday evening. Easter carols were sung by the young ladies' choir accompanied by organ and vio- lin. The children gave recitatfons and songs- Short addresses were made by the superintendent of the Sunday school. c. L. Wright, and H. A Thompson for the Christi Ea6eavor. Rev. Mir. Hankemeyer preached a fine discourse in the morning
 c. Parker Stearns returned to his home in this place Tuesday, after spending the winter in California
 Miss Hazel Cary, teacher in the public school. has returned to her home in Rockville. after spending the winter in Florida. She will resume her duties when the school opens Monday.
 Miss Gladys Marsh, who has SUD- piled during her absence has returned to her home In New Britain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
STAFFORDvnLE
New Pastor at Methodist Church. Funersl of H. A. GiIIinsham Hold. Friday.

Mrs. Fred Sanger and two little sons were guests of Mrs. Sanger's mother, in sCIark's Corner, a few days this week.
 Mrs. c. w. Miller. and little Herbert Bosworth were guests of Mrs. F. H. Ballou in West Stafford last wednes- day.
 Rudolf Lyon. who has been i'll is better.
 Miss Virginia Tain and Salvatore Semeralia, who were united in mar riage April 1st, at Stafford Springs, will make their home in Palmer, Mass.
 New Pastor Arrives.
 Rev. c. H. Wright and family of East Hartford moved "Wednesday into the Methodist parsonage.
 Easter Concerts. There were Easter concerts in the gregational and Methodist church. es. which were decorated with carna-. tions and other flowers.
 Funeral of H. A. Giifineham.
 H. R. Gillingham, 45, died at his nome last Monday from pleursy. He came to this place about five years ago from New York city. He was a contractor and carpenter by trade. He IS survived by his wife and five chil-s dren, his mother, brother and a sister, all of this town. The funeral was held at St Edwards Catholic church at Stafford Springs, Friday morning at o'clock. Burial was in st. Edwards cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
MAsHAPAUC
Improvements at School BuiIdina - Sea Guits Visit the Lake-Interest in Home Guard Organization.

z School oened Wednesday for the spring term. During the vacation the school was equipped with twenty adjustabIe desks. Formerly chairs were perfect in attendance during the Winter term: Frank Kaleta Albert bio. Felix Dio. George Rizner and Lucia Young.
 County Agent Clifford of the Tol- land Farm Bureau expects to come here soon to further the interests of the boys and girls In gardening.
 Andie Rizner, of Stafford high school spent the Easter vacation at his home here
 Fairman Howard spent the vacation with his grandmother, Mrs. M. H. Soule. at Hydsyille.
 Mrs. Lyman Moore was a recent guest of her daughter. Mrs. P. E.. Williams of Worcester.
 Deputy Fire Warden.
 H. R. Howard has been appointed deputy fire warden by Seletman Fred V. Horseman.
 interest in Home Guard.
 Interest has been aroused over the proposition to form a Home Guard Mashapaug will have a good repre- sentation at the town meeting today tSaturday), at which time the quest ton will be voted upon.
 Gufls On the Lake. 2 Last week a flock of six, large. white birds were seen at the Lake any. birds like them before in this section of the country. Search reveal ed the fact that they were sea gulls. No one had any idea that sea gulls new so Tar away from their home by The ice on the flake disappeared last week and water is within two feet of high water mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
RIPLEY HILL.

School opened Monday, the sth, after a vacation Of one week. : ;
 Burton Flint has moved from the village to the home of his grandfather. H. Utley.
 The roads over the hill. which have been very muddy this spring. are im- proving.
 Manchester were guests of R. W. Ha- zen over Sunday. aS
 George Freeman was home over Sunday, making the trip from South Manchester on his new motorcycle.
 Miss Julia White has been visiting relatives in Andover and Chaplin the past week.
 Thomas Rowley of Winsted Is the new foreman on the White farm,
 Mrs. George Clark is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Hellen Beville, in South Manchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
BOLTON
How Easter Was Observed at cenare- sationaI chureh-Tsaehers' Meet. inu

Easter in the Congregational church, the special music consisted of violin solos, by Miss Mary Mathein: duet by Misses Sarabel Pfnney and Dora Pinney. and solo by Myron Lee. and several selections by the choir. Rev. R. A. Fowies gave very interesting talk about Easter in Jerusalem. The church was decorated with Easter lilies. hyacinths, azalias. tulips and marcus us.
 Bolton school opened Monday after the week vacation. Bolton pupils in the South Manchester high school are home this week for the weeks re- cess.
 A teachers meeting was held in the South school Thursday afternoon.
 Friday afternoon the Ladies' Aid so- ciety met in the grange room.
 Mrs Eliza E. Daly was in wiiliman- tic Saturday.
 Elmer J. Finley of New York spent Fast Day with his mother. Mrs. E. Jane Finley.
 Mrs. J. Wesson Phelps has been in Branford the past week.
 Miss Katie Lee of South Manchester spent Sunday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Nj. Lee.
 Miss Clara Post of Hartford spent the week end with her cousin. Miss AnnabeI Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14

and Mrs. Ednund Horton. Easter Sun
 vacation Gussts.
 1fiss Eva Jones, q teacher in Hart ford, and Miss Helen Jones, student of We1leo1ey college, Wero week end guests of their sister. Mrs. Howard Hart s,S
 Robert Porter and winthrop For ter Of New York state were Easter guests Of their parents. Mir. and Mrs. H. B. Porter.
 spseiai Decorations and Muaie- mowers fn the churches Sunday morn ing. The special Eastsr music at the Congregational church c0nnisting of . male Quartefte and Easter anthems, were highly appreciated.
 Sidney Hewitt of Hartford, was at his home in this place over Sunday.
 w. O. Seyins was in Colchester on business "Wednesday.