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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-20

Proposals for Services. Office Of
Department Quartermaster, Honolulu,
T. H. Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived here until II. a m, April q,
1917, and then opened, for furnishing
the following services during the fis-
cal year commencing July |, 1917: l..
Stevedoring transports and other ves-
sells. 2. Laundering linen for trans
ports 3. Emoalmirg and preparing
for shipment remains of officers, SOL
diers and civilian employees. 4. Print
ing for headquarters Hawaiian Depart
Tent.
Further Information on application.
G73S-Mat. 20, q. ~ %, Apr. 10, 20
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ELECTION or OFFICERS
UNION FEED COMPANY LTD.

At the adjourned annual meeting OF
the stockholders OF the Union Feed
Company, Ltd, held at the office OF
the Company in this city on the 18th
day Of March, 1917, the following Of
ficers and directors were elected to
serve for the ensuing year:
President and Mgr. F.. w. Macfarlane
Vice-President. Geo. H. Robertson
Secretary and Treasurer. :. C. J. Falk
Auditor "A. ConstabeI
Directors
F. w. Macfarlane
Geo. H. Robertson
.@-. Geo. Rodiek
E. d. Tenney
c. ]. Falk +. ~
.:,s c., J. FALK,
Secretary, Union Feed Connpany, Ltd.
Honolulu, T. H., March II, 1917
6736 st
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Tanaba Co., Pauahi, mr.. River st.. tel.
1851; firewood and charcoal, whole
sale and retail. 6297-tf

Proposals for Straw. Fuel and Oil
Offices Of Department Quartermast-
er, Honolulu, T. H.-Gealed proposals
will be received here until II a. M,
April 20. 1917, and then opened, for
furnishing coal, coke, blacksmith coal,
wood, stove distillate, fuel oil, straw,
gasoline and mineral oil, required in
the Hawaiian Department. during the
fiscal year commencing July /, 1917.
Further information on application.
6737-Mar. 10. 90. q. %. ADr IS. 10.
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, The rapid growth OF vegetation in
polar regions, despite the brief sum-
mers, is attributed to the strength
of the electric currents in the atmos-
phere.
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ANNUAL MEETING
LoRo-YoUNG ENGINEERING COM.
PANY, LIMITED

Notice is hereby given that the An
nual Meeting Of the Stockholders of
the Lord-Young Engineering Company,
Limited, will be held at the office Of
the Company, Hackfeld Building. Ho-
nolulu, T. H., on Wednesday, March
81, 1917, at 10 o'clock a. m, for the
election of Board of Directors to
serve, for the ensuing year, and the
transaction of such other business as
may properly come before the meeting.
]. F. c. HAGENS,
Secretary.
81 6720-Mar. 10. II. 20.
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A large British railroad has adopt
ed for general use a system of auto
matte train control that produces
audible signals in locomotive cabs
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In the Matter of the Guardianship
OF Peter Casper, Margaret Casper and
Antonio Casper, Minors.
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The petition Of Manuel Rodrigues
Casper, guardian Of the person and OF
the estate of the said minors, having
this day been filed, praying for an or.
der Of sale OF certain real estate be-
longing to said minors, and which said
property Is described in said petition
for the sum OF s2s7.57 for the interest
of each Of said minors to one Tum
Tong Yick, and which petition sets
forth certain legal reasons for and why
such real estate should be sold, To-
wit:
That the annual income from such
property is very small, and that the
amount agreed to be paid by the said
purchaser is q good one, and that 1t Is
expedient for and to the best interests
of the said minors and for their benefit
that the said interests Of said minors
be sold. sf ~
And It is further ordered, that all
persons interested in the said estate
appear before this court on Wednes-
day, the 21st day OF March, 1917, at
the hour. Of 8 O'clock a. m. OF said day,
at the court room OF said court, In the.
said City and County OF Honolulu, and
then and there show cause II any they
have why an order should not be
granted.
BY the Court:
BIN. KAHALEPUNA,
Clerk.
WIN. ]. SHELDON,
Attorney for Petitioner.
II nolulu, February %, 1917. =
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FOR HIRE

Yacht Gladys for hire; for particulars
call T. Rommeidhnl. Sailors Union.
ET33.l0t
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NOTICE

will not be responsible for any
debt contracted by my wife without
my written consent
ROBERT K. FULLER.
.a,A 6736-3t
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LEGAL NOTICE
Copyright. 1915. By II. c. Fisher

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
First judicial Circuit, Territory OF
Hawaii-At Chambers-In Probate.
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Notice of Order to Show Cause On
Application to Sell Real Estate.
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Desirable houses In, various parts Of
the city, furnished and unfurnished,
at SIS. SIS, $40, SIS, $50, 335, $40 and
up to $125 q month. See list In our
office. Trent Trust Co., Ltd, Fort
street, between King and Merchant.
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FOR RENT
FURNISHED HOUSES

Fhree-bedroom house with servants
quarters; Royal Grove, one block
from Moana; completely furnished,
including silver, linen, sewing ma
chine, piano. Six months lease to
right party. Trent Trust Co. 6725-tf
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HARDWARE DEALERS

City Hardware Co., household hard,
ware, King and Nuuanu. 6627-ti
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Two bedroom house complete with
piano. Near the Pleasanton Phone
1897. 6733-tf
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PAINT AND PAPERHANeINe

s. Shiraki, 1902 Nuuanu; Tel. 4137.
Painting and paperhanging. All
work guaranteed. Bids submitted
free. .-.....~. .. 328-tf
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MISCELLANEOUS

MISCELLANEOUS
Pianola, used only six months; owner
has taken best Of care, cost new,
$500. Have over $50 worth Of we'll
selected rolls. VIII sell at q bar
gain; cash only on delivery. For full
details communicate with owner. APP
ply at No. s, Little Village, Beretania
street. 6701-tf
$3.50 Pianola Piano, So note, mahogany
case, used / year, price 1915, perfect
condition. Box 539, Star-Bulletin.
669S-tf -.
One mission dining room set Phone
2247, or 1887 L. Manoa road. 666S-tf
Autopeds, Kellogg's Auto Shop. 6733-tf
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WANTED
Trade MARI Reg. U. s. Pat. or.

Room to Repair--wt guarantee TO
stop eli leaks. See Lou Rogers or
Fred Haviland. We. lead; others
follow Eureka Paint. CO., sic. So.
King ST. Phone 2ose'
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Peerless Preserving Paint Co. also
Pitch and Gravel Roof Specialists,
stiii II the old stand. o6 Queen st..
phone 1881. II
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WIN. J. SHELDON,
Attorney for Petitioner.
H nolulu, February %, 1917.
6720-Feb. q, Mar. 6. Is, 20.
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BUSINESS PERSONALS
HYDRAULIC ENGINEER

Jas. T. Taylor, Sill Stangenwald bldg,
consulting civil g hydraulic engineer
6375-tf 49,.
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REAL ESTATE
or FARM LANDS.

New. modern bungalow, 2 bedrooms
and sleeping porch, all screened;
owner going to coast and will sell
at loss Phone 1917. 6735-tf
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
BREAK ACHILD'S COLD BY GIVING
 SYRUP OF FIGS
CLEANSES THE LITTLE LIVER AND BOWELS AND THEY GET
 WELL QUICK.

When your child suffers from cold don't wait; give the little stomach, liver and bowels a gentle. thorough cleansing at once. When cross, peevish, listless. pale. doesn't sleep, eat or act naturally; if breath is bad. stomach sour, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the clogged up, consti- pated waste. sour bile and undigested food will gently move out of the bow els, and you have a well, playful child again.
 If your chald coughs, snuffies and has caught cold or is feverish or has a sore throat give a good dose of California Syrup of Figs" to evacuate the bowels, no difference what other treatment is given.
 Sick children needn't be scoaxed to take this harmless fruit laxative" Millions of mothers keep it handy be- cause they know it's action on the stomach, liver and bowels is prompt and sure. They also know a little given to-day saves a sick child tomor- row.
 Ask your druggist for a bottle of California Syrup of Figs" which con- tains directions for babies, children of all ages and for grown ups plainly on the bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. Get the genuine, made by California Rig Syrup Company"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
METHODIST RALLY DAY.
Special Programs Carried Out at All
 Services on Sunday.

Trinity Methodist church observed Rally day with special exercises at all services in the church on Sunday. At the morning service Rev. J. M. New land/ spoke on the subject Rally and the choir rendered special music. Mrs. William Grove, Jr.,' and Arthur Black, ledge rendered a duet.
 At the exercises of the Sunday school held at noon there was a large attendance and a pleasing Rally day program was krrfed out. Mrs. Will liam Grove, Jr., rendered a pleasing
 solo. The graduating exercises for the class which graduated from the primary department to the junior de- from the junior to the intermediate department were pretty features of the program. The young people grad uating from the primary department were presented testaments. and, the members of the other class were pre- sented Bibles. Costello Lippitt. su- perintendent. presented each graduate a diploma. There were reports of the different departments Of the school read and accepted. There were sev- eral short addresses on The Better raent of Our School made by the fol- lowing teachers: Guy Dolbeare, J. C. and William Grove. Mu- sic was furnished by the school or Eliza beth Lane. A double quartette sang several selections.
 At the Epwortll league meeting in the evening Rev C. c. Tihbitt of Un- casville made an interesting address. There was a violin solo by Miss Alma Fenton and 2. vocal solo by Miss Marion Kimban.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
BOY SCOUTS WORKING FOR LIBERTY LOAN
Programme Being Planned for Rally Friday Evening.

The local Boy Scout activities in behalf of the Liberty Loan will soon be in full swing. The first call was ! to assist in the distribution of several hundred posters, which have been placed in practically every store in Norwich and vicinity. During this week there will be sev- eral meetings in preparation for more extensive work. On this (Monday) afternoon. the patrol leaders of each troop are to meet at the chamber of commerce rooms with members of the Liberty Fires committee. At the scout rally last week, it was voted to assist in the preparation of these fires, at the request of the committee.
 On Wednesday afternoon the troop buglers will meet for practice for the big rally of Friday night. On We'd nesday evening there will be a special meeting of the Scoutmasters' Round Table to decide on a programme for Friday evening.
 The Boy, Scouts of America will have a distinctive programme in the second Liberty Loan bond campaign
 Scouts will participate in the second
 Liberty loan than in the first, when
 S23, ,232,250 was secured in 139,645
 homes. They declare they are out to
 more than double this record.
 The full resources and strength of
 the Boy Scouts of America have been
 pledged flor an intensive campaign
 from October 20th to the 18th in the
 Sdlo Ol LAUcTly hOdH DCnOS. PreSl0ent Colin H. Livingstone of the Boy Scouts
 of America has given this pledge to
 the treasury department and to the Liberty Loan committee in each city
 President Wilson, in addition to his letter urging the Boy Scouts 'to tak:, a definite part in this practical method of giving expression to your Scout ob- ligation of service to our country" has offered a flag to the troop in each state having the best record for ser vice in the sale of the bonds
 The Scouts are going to give every one a chance to subscribe before they start their canvass. On Saturday and Sunday, October 20 and 21, there will be public demonstrations special pub licity efforts. and whenever practica- hle, appropriate services in houses of | worship.
 From October P to 25, there will be | a house to house solicitation by mem bers of the Boy Scouts Of America as messengers of the United States soy- ernment, with a special patriotic dem onstration on the occasion of the na- tion-wide celebra tion of Liberty Day. l October 24th.
 The Scouts will be mobilized and i instructed by expert salesmen so that their efforts may be most effective In every community the best talent 1 available for this purpose will be se- 1 cured.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
EXPECTS TO LEAVE
 BAckUS HOSPITAL SOON
Frank E. Beckwith, Naval Reserve, Recovering From Injuries Received in Accident.

Frank E. Beckwith, formerly em- pioyed as conductor on the Shore Line and who was called to the colors in the U. S. N. R. F. on July 26, will De able to leave the Backus hospital within a short time after being at that institution since Sept. 26, as the result of being run into by an auto mobile in Norwich Town while on his way to his home in South Wind ham. He was on his motorcycle, ac- companied by his brother Arthur.
 He received as a result of the acci- dent a badly fractured knee, having broken his kneecap in several places. He also received a number of cuts about the face and body.
 On Oct. 5 he received a report from headquarters at Newport that he had been detached from active duty at the reserve camp where he was in train ing, holding the position as boatswain mate, second class, having charge of a company of men between drill hours as the officers in charge stayed at Newport city only having to be at the camp from 8 a. m. to 5.15 D. m.
 Mir. BeckwiSh will probably have a stiff knee for some time and perhaps always. He will remain in reserve until his attending physician makes report that his condition will permit him being called again to active duty. Should his condition be such that he will be exempt from duty he may re- sume his former position. -..5
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
STATE CHAMBER TO
 MEET rHis WEEK
President Edward P. Jones is Slated
 for Re collection.

Arrangements have been completed for the twenty-frst annual convention of the Connecticut Chamber of Com
 nerce, which will be held in the as sembly hall of the Hartford Club, at Hartford. Thursday, Oct. IS. As the state chamber and all the local cham bers and other civic organizations have enlisted for war work and are Tor a statewide rally week, October 1s-24, in the interest of the second Liberty loan. Hoover pledges and oth- CT war problems, 1t IS expected that that has ever been held in interest and attendance.
 President Edward P. Jones, of Win sted, will preside and it is understood Jones originated the statewide rally week plan and is working indefatiga- bly to make 1t great success. The Connecticut business men will be well somsa to Hartfors ard by Mayer 1aneI Frank Wright. of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce. President Jones will make the response. Then will follow the reports of Secretary A. H. Andrews, Treasurer R. La Motte Russell and President Jones.
 Wadiil Catchings. of New York. will make an address on the subject, What the government should do for
 
 ment." Major Frank H. Johnston. of New Britain, who is one of the direc tors of the United States Chamber of Commerce. former president of the state chamber and one of the most &C., tive men in Connecticut in statewide propaganda. will talk on Laws passed by the legislature because of the Con- necticut- Chamber of Commerce." Chairman Richard M. Bissell of the Connecticut Council of Defense will speak on the work of that organiZa- ton: George NJ. Landers. of the food supply and conservation committee of the council of defense will tell of the results that have so far been accom- plished by his committee: Robert Sco- vile, food administrator for Connec- ticut, will address the convention on What the food administration at Washington wants"
 A committee of the Hartford Cham Der of Commerce, of which c. A. Pease is chairman. Is arranging to entertain the convention visitors at luncheon at the Hartford Club. The directors of the state chamber will hold an. impor- tant meeting in the library of the Hartford Club the evening before the The Connecticut Cham ber of Commerce is made up of forty three local chambers and other civic organizations that have a total of over $50 officers and directors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
OBITUARY.
Miss Ellen Geer.

The death of Miss Ellen Geer oc- cured at her home on Park street late Friday evening following an ill., ness of ten days. Miss Geer lad been in failing health since last March.
 Miss. Geer was born in Ledyard, the daughter of James Lewis Geer and Prudence Almira Gallup Geer, and both were born in Ledyard. Miss Geer could trace her ancestry back to Gov. ernor Bradford of Mayf1ower fame and to nine of the founders of Norwich and four of her ancestors took part in the Revolutionary war. Today there are two grand-nephews of the deceased in the United States army.
 All of the Mfe of Miss Geer was passed in Norwich. She was a mem Der of Trinity Episcopal church and had taught in the Sunday school and was a member of Class circle of the Kings Daughters, and at one time was active in a mission supported by the church on the West Side. She was registrar and had been historian of Faith Trumbull chapter of the D. A. R., belonged to the United Workers and was a member of the Mayfiower society and the Maydower club and was treasurer of the Founders of Nor- wich.
 Miss Geer was interested in genea- logical work and had aided in com piling the histories of the Geer and Gallup families and she had a big fund Of information about the people and old times of this section and was often consulted by those interested in such matters.
 She is survived by sister, Miss and there are two nephews, Frederick l.. Geer and Arthur H. Geer, both of Albany, and a niece, Mrs. w F. Gil- roy, of Mount Vernon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
Woman Thrown Against Windshield
Miss Harriet Beebe in Hospital With Both Legs Fractured New London Machine Hit Pole Washington Square Wheel Ripped Of Norwich Car Near Mohesan Park Entrance.

Harriet Beebe of New London and Charles Douglass, also of New Lon don, were seriously injured Sunday afternoon when the automobile in which they were riding struck a tele- graph pole on Washington square when MT. Douglass turned out to avoid hitting a pedestrian Miss Bee be is now in the William W. Backus hospital with compound fractures of both legs and lacerated scalp. Her front teeth are also knocked out. MT. Douglass, whose injuries are not as serious as those of Miss Beebe, has a badly bruised leg, a cut chin and broken teeth.
 The accident occurred shortly after machine down Washington street at fair rate of speed and in turning into Main street a. woman stepped from the sidewalk into the street di- rectly in front of the moving machine. MT. Douglass swung his car sharply to the left to avoid hitting the woman and crashed into the ro1e on the op posite side of the street. Miss Beebe was thrown against the windshield. Drs. Louis T. Cassidy and Patrick Cassidy, who happened along in the formers machine shortly after the ac- cident, took the injured people to the hospital.
 The automobile was badly damaged having the radiator and lenders and the hood smashed in. The machine was taken to local garage. MT. Douglass is tax collector for the city of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
MRS. DAWLEY HoNoRED.
Presented Handsome Brooch and Beau-
 tifui Flowers, Alter Five Years' Ser
 vice as President. of State Kings e Dauohters.

Referring to Thursdays state con- vention of the Kings Daughters the Danbury News says:
 A feature of the closing ses- sion was the signal recognition giver the retiring president, Mrs. William H. Dawley. of Norwich. who complet- ed a term of five years of devoted and efficient service, as president of the Connecticut branch.
 Mrs. Dawley presiding, was inter. rupted during the closing hours of the afternoon conference. and Mrs. Edward H. Smiley went forward with a huge bouquet of chrysanthe- mums and a little jewel box.
 Mrs Dawley," she said. i've know that five years of service has its own reward, but we delegates wish to leave with you another remembrance in token of our love. These flowers and this little other gift come from US with loving hearts and kindest re- gard"
 Mrs. Dawley was delighted with the gifts, and expressed her apprecia- tion in sincerest and most appropriate words. "I do thank you from the bottom of my heart" she concluded.
 The jewel case contained a beautiful heart shaped brooch of gold, set in pearls.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15
UNION LYcEUM.
Sundays Program Was Arranged by
 Mrs. Pearl Smith.

The Union Lyceum met at Grace Memorial Baptist church on Sunday. The opening hymn was Abide With Me. The scripture lesson was read from the 69th Psalm by George John son. A prayer wAe offered by Will liam Coles. A hymn, My Jesus, Love Thee, followed. The reading of last Sundays minutes took the usual course and were approved. The pro- gram was arranged by Miss Pearl Smith as follows:
 Solo, Miss Mildred Harris: reading. James Greene; solo. Miss Olive P. Geer; reading, Miss Olive Briscoe; solo, George Johnson; recitation, Miss Frances Fields; organ selection. Mrs. Maude Epps: solo. Miss Lucille Jack son: short address. MT. Gregson of Bridgeport; Struggling for Success, David Hall.
 It was voted that Miss Smith re- ceive a rising vote of thanks. MT. Tal1ow of New Haven and MT. Gregg of New London were made welcome to the lyceum. A collection was lifted by Master Vernon Randall and Ken neth Thompson. The meeting came to a close by singing God Be With You. Miss Julia Epps has the program for next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-15

About 6.3O Sunday evening the au- tomobile owned and driven by Joseph Buckley. fireman stationed at Chem- 1cal No. in the Falls. struck a large tree on Washington street near the Mohesan Park entrance and was badly wrecked. MT. Buckley was absent from the hosehouse on his supper hour and had driven to Yantio for a short ride and was returning when the accident occurred.
 MT. Buckley claims that as he was coming toward the city on his right hand side of the street, a horse and wagon were coming toward him in the middle of the street. In trying to pass the team in which were two young ladies. Miss Mabel Hoxie and Miss Marion Mason of Franklin. the car hit the team a glancing blow on the left side and then turned across the street and crashed into the tree. Riding in the car at the time of the accident were John Kane. William Mc- Burncy$ and Louis Haggerty. Mir. Kane who was riding on the front seat with Mir. Buckley was cut about the face by flying glass from the shat tered windshield. No ono was seri- ously injured.
 The automobile was badly wrecked, having the left front wheel entirely demolished, :the axle bent and the hood and radiator crushed in. The windshield was broken. The car was taken to Smiths garage on Sherman street, The two young ladies in the team were not injured.