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Draugas. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1917-current, 1917-08-20
RUSIJOJE VEIKIA sNI-
PAL IR PROVOKA-
TORIAI.
Taip tvirtina zinomas revo-
liucionierius Burcev.

Zinomas Rusijos rcvoIiucio-
nicl.ius Vladimir Burccv.
kurs pagarsejo carato lai-
kaiS. ir kurs savam lake is
dave prOvokatoriaus Azcvo
darbus, "Intelnational
News Service" korespOn-
dentui papasakojo sckanGiai
apie dabartini Rusijojc sto-
Vi:
"UZsieniuose turi but Ii
noma, kad@ Rusijos social
stai radikalai yra sektantiS-
ko pobudzio. Rusu tautos
vadovai yra stipriai isitiki-
ne, kad siandie Rusijai yra
reikalingas gclczines rankos
valdymas. Nesutinllu su ka-
detu pazvalgomis, bet turiu
pripazinti, kad tai yra stip-
II politikine partija, km'i
,nesuvyle Rusijos, kuomct
prisiartino jojc pcrvcrsmiu
valanda.
"KOvoju prizes Cernova
(zemdirbystes minister's,
kurs nesenai buvO kaltina-
mas NJ prielankuma vokie-
tiams), kadangi jis yra Ii
InOmas nOtoriSkas taikos Sa-
lininkas IL. IL. greitos. taikos
vadovas.
"Gi dabartines vyriausy-
b6s plenas, tai kariauti, kol
talkininkai bus pergaletojai.
Maksim GOrkii, zinomas
raSGjas IL taikos laikraScio
"Novaja Zizn' lcid6jas, da-
TO pragaiStinga intckme
RusijOje. Jis savo laikraSty-
.jc slepia Lcnino gauja. 81
tOs tikslas tuojaus baigt;
kare su VOkietija IL paGioj
Rusijoj pradeti civile kare.
Ar tai veikia Jis suziniai, al;
ne, bet aiSku, kad Gorkii at
lieka piktadariSka darbp
gelbedamas Leninui IT. jo Sa-
lininkams.
"Turiu daugcli prirody-
mp apie isvystyta vokicciu
Snipinejima Rusijojc. Tame
darbe dalyvauja daugelis
bolSeviku vadovu. VokieGiu
agentai savo intrigu tinklais
subraklino daugeli asmenQ
ir visoj RusljOi veikia pra-
gaiStingaji darba. Tie agen-
tai lsibriOvc / musu revoliu-
cijines ir militarines organi-
zacijas IL varO savo propa-
ganda kaip gatvcsc, taip ka-
zarmeSc IL karcs uOstuOsc.
"Sutinku nejveikiamas
sunkenybes paskelbti tuos
dokumentus, kadangi musu
sOcialistines partijos yisai
nenOri klausyti apie vokie-
ciu Snipyste, nOrs pacios
visuomet pasirengusios SUI
kclti dideli trukSma del
pramatomos kontrrevoliuci-
jos.
"Pasaulis galu-gale turi
suprasti, kad Rusijojc jau
ikunytas republikoninis Sa-
lies valdymas. N6ra musu
tarpe kontrrevohucionierip
nei dumoje, nei tarp kade-
tu. Vienatiniu musu priest
Draugas. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1917-current, 1917-08-20

- Lisbona, 1'ugp. 20. -
Ateinanti mcnesi Portugal
jos prezidentas aplankys
vakaru kar6s fronta.
Draugas. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1917-current, 1917-08-20

- Milwaukee, Wis, rrlgp.
20. - Cionai piimu kaItu
imta pardavintti arklicna.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
LEGAL NOTICEN
Certificate

Ceft1HC4IC
 TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM missioners of New London County: I hereby apply for a transfer of a $65 druggist license to sell spirituous and intoxicating liquors, ale, lager beer, Rhine wine and cider, to be sold on the prescription af a practicing physician. and not to be drunk on the premises. In quantities not exceeding one gallon Except other than distilled liquors, and those in quantities not exceeding five gallons At Railroad street, Town of Sprague. Dated at Norwich, this 18th Campbell, Applicant. for Proprietor We, the undersigned. are electors, and taxpayers, owning real estate of the Town of Sprague, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Colin $. Campbell for a druggists li- cense. and hereby certify that said ap- plicant is a suitable person to be licensed pursuant to said appiiea ton; December. A. D. 1917. Moses Genard Charles F. C1aron, Arthur Roy, Thom- as Burke, R. J. Jodoin. I hereby cer- tify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpayers. owning real estate. in the Town of Sprague: Dated at Sprague, this 18th day of December. A. D. 1917. Arthur P. Cote, Town Clerk. dec20Th
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
PASTOR INSTALLED
 AT WESTFIELD CHURCH.
Rev. Walter B. Williams, from Bridge water, Mass, Formally Accepted by Ecclesiastical Council.

Congregational churches hereabouts were represented by their pastors and delegates Wednesday at the ecclesias- dcal council assembled as the West field Congregational church for the purpose of installing Rev. Walter B. Williams as pastor.
 The council assembled at the church at p. m. The installation service Lee, New London, preached the ser mon. The prayer of installation was by Rev. c. H. Barber, the address to the people by Rev. Vernon W. Cooke. Willimantic, charge to the pastor by Rev. William Fryling. Wauregan, scripture reading by Rev. Lydia liar tig, South Kllingly. invocation by Rev. William Swainson, Dayville, right hand of fellowship by Rev. F. D. Sar- gent, Putnam, and the welcome to the town was extended by Rev. Ernest A. Legg, pastor of the Methodist church
 The Central Square Congregational church, Bridgewater, Mass, from which Rev. MT. Williams comes to Danielson, was represented by its present pastor, Rev. Walter B. Denny.
 At the church between the afternoon and evening services a supper was served to the delegates and represent atlves from various visiting churches.
 Extra Postoffice Hours.
 In order that patrons may have extra opportunity to attend to the mailing or Christmas packages, Postmaster George M Filling has arranged to keep the office open Saturday evening of this week and Monday evening. Christ mas eve. until p. m.
 On Christmas day the office will be open only from 6.3O a. m. to II a. m, when it will be closed for the day. The city carriers will cover their routes Christmas morning and the rural car rier will also make a trip on the holi- day.
 The office force win make an effort On Christmas day to deliver all pack ages received here up to 10 a. m. No money order, postal savings or regis tered business will be transacted on Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
BREED THEATRE
Emily Stevens in "Out~itted," a Metro Wonderprzy of Irresistible Appeal Feature for Today and Tonight.

A bin of unusual excellence will be presented at the Breed theatre today and tonight and is headed by wonder fr1l Emily Stevens in the Metro won derpIay ~Outwitted.'' This is great story and was written by Charles A. Iogue author of The White Raven" and was directed by the great direct or. George D. Baker. It is a picture with an irresistible appeal and shows a love that trumphed over hate. The star is supported by most capable cast Earle Foxe appears opposite Miss Stevens in the role of Billy Bond, and prominent in the cast are Frank Currier Ricca Allen, Fred Truesdell and Frank JOyner.
 Other pictures on the bill include the Burton Holmes travelogue and a fun nv Victor Moore comedy
 Coming Friday and Saturday Vivian Martin in Little Miss Optimist' and Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle in his latest two reel comedy entitled "A County Hero"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
GRANGE INSTALLATION
George Hamilton, Master of Wood- stock Grange, the Installing Officer

Newly elected officers of Putnam grange were installed Tuesday even- ing by George Hamilton. master of Senexet grange, of Woodstock, the in- novation of having the master of neighboring grange act as installing officer being carried through with sig nal success. In his remarks Mir Ham, ilton expressed his appreciation of the opportunity of visiting Putnam grange in the capacity of installing officer and paid a tribute to the interestedness of the members of the local organization in grange work as demonstrated upon many occasions in the past, conspic- uous instances of which he mentioned Remarks were also made by the retir- ing master. Arthur Tourte1lotte, and by the new master, Attorney Howard c. Bradford, who expressed his pleas ure at being a grange member and paid tribute to the good work that the society accomplishes.
 Grange members brought gifts that are to be distributed at Christmas time among the needy children of the city, Among the gifts was two boxes of nicely packed apples from the farm of Retiring Master Arthur Tourtellotte
 W. J. Bartlett was in charge of the arrangements for the lunch that was served after the installation ceremon- ies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

erty are giving his people just canse for pride, and it also will to the peo- pie OfNhis old home town, who will add his naAae to Killing1y's roll of honor. Gallery has many friends in Daniel son.
 Uncertain About FurIougt1a.
 Christmas plans Of number of fam lilies in Lanielson have been rudely shattered by the announcement that only per cent of the enlisted men at Camp Devexs will be allowed to go home for thu holiday. The exodus from camp was to have begun Satur- day afternoon and practically all of the kHhngiy boysNwere expected here. Now it is not Known who will come and relatives are engaged in an effort to ind out, in crder that Christmas gifts that were to be delivered here may be forwarded at once to the boys who must stay in the cantonment over the holiday.
 Just arrived, a carload of fancy Green Mountain potatoes direct from Aroostock county, Maine. We are de- livering from the car in railroad yard, Danielson. for $1.60 bushel. Tele- phone your orders at once to the Quinebaug Store, Danielson--adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
NOW AT CALGARY.
James Philip Gallery, Home from
 France, Writes to Attawaugan Rel
 atives.

After long term of hard service in France as a member of the 18th bat tery of the Canadian army, James Philip Caffery. S2, is now at Calgary, i'll the Canadian northwest a letter from him to relatives in Attawaugan states. Gallery has been through the test that tries mems souls, has been wounded and gassed and otherwise so used up that he is no longer fit for active service and is now assisting in doing clerical work at a recruiting sta ton in Calgary.
 Cafery is possessed of the heroic made Before the big doings lover there" attracted his attention he had served four years in the 18th United States cavalry, and for a considerable period was stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, Vt, this following his first ex- a member of old Company G, Third Connecticut infantry, of Putnam.
 Upon his discharge from the regular cavalry he put his skill as a horseman to good use by going out into the American northwest as a cowpuncher and he was engaged in that work in Montana when he decided to cross Nie border into Canada and offer his ser vices in the frightful struggle against the great outlaw nation of central Europe
 He signed up with an artillery or ganizatloR and went to France, where the organization to which he was att tas ed figured in some of the most deuyA<Tte fighting of the war and het-red win undying renown for Cana dian arms.
 He participated in some of the most famous engagements that have taken place on the western front, was wounded, recovered and returned to serU<:e, was wounded again and gassed and thereafter spent much time in hos- pitats in France and England, getting caught, while a hospital patient un- der German air raid on Kent, Eng land.
 His injuries are so serious that, he writes, he is now obliged to undergo several hours treatment each day, in the hope that his back may be restored to something like it's normal condi- tion. Meanwhile he cannot return home, for his condition is such that he Is unable to work.
 This young mans sacrifices for Eb-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
MIRACLE PLAY
To Be Presented Again at Pomfret or
 Sunday Evening.

The Miracle play that has now be-
 servance of Christmas again will be
 presented in that town next Sunday
 evening. the cast being practically the
 same as during the past five years. Pomfrets splendid effort in presenting this annual Christmas play has att tracted much attention throughout the east and the reputation that the town is gaining thereby will cause it to be- come known as the Obergamergau of New England.
 Road-Seraper Becomes Snow Clearer A modern scheme of clearing snow choked roads is being tried with fine success in the towns of Woodstock and Pomfret- A truck of the state high
 way department-a motor truck-has
 been equipped with big scraper, such as road machines have attached. aid
 the truck thus outftted is used much
 after the manner of a Hanger on a
 railroad. When the truck gets nov
 ing along at a good rate of speed the
 snow is cleared from the highway,
 which Is left nice and smooth, as has
 been the case on the most travelled roads in the towns mentioned. It's
 great scheme and working splen-
 didly.
 Now in Tank Battalion. Achille Larue, who is in the service
 at Fort Sam Houston, Tex, has writ ten to his father, Dr. Omer Larue, that
 he has been transferred to tank bat
 talfon that is Being organized for ser-
 vice overseas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
ABINGTON
sgsat Success Of War Rally-Obituary Notes-2scent Enlistnsents.

The. war rally held in Grange hall Friday evening was . great success In spit - of bad v3afs1er. Rev. John Hull of Piainfie.l wus the Sy,eaxer. The s'1orus singing was in charge of Ar 1lur Roberts
 Mrs Thomas Elliott went Tuesday D No~s. Scotia, to visit her sister, who Is seriously ill-
 Funeral O. Mrs. Olire BuIiard. The body of Mrs. Olive Bullard, who died suddenly at aer home in Bridge aort was brought here for burial The funeral was held at the house of her brother, C. F. Griggs, Thursday af- seruoon.
 Enlist in Navy.
 Earl CoIburn and Ellsworth Covel1 ssve enlisted in the navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
BALLOUVuLE
Sfeighins Good Except Under Pines
 Quarterly Conference the 18th.

Sies9nsH9 1oo0 ExcePe under Fines
 Quarterly Conference the 18th.
 The service at Blackstone han Sum day afternoon was addressed by Rev. Mir. Greene of Danieason, as the Salva- ton Army corps from Putnam was unable to come. The latter plans to have a service in the hall at p. m. Sunday, Dec. g.
 Good Sleisting.
 S1efghfng is excellent all about here save under the big pines on the road from this village to Attawaugan, where the middle of the road is entire iy bare.
 The cottage meeting is to be held Thursday evening at the residence of Joseph K Heselton, next to Superin- tendent MacConneIrs.
 Quarterly Conference.
 Rev. c. G. Scrivener, the district eu- perintendent, is to hold the fourth quarterly conference of the AttaWau- gan M.- B. church Friday evening. Dec. a, in the vestry.
 Rev. ". D. Woodward is to conduct the 6 ?. m. service in Blackstone ha1l net Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Rev. U. O. Bellerose, Taftvflle, and W. E. Reach, West Side, were the speakers at a war rally held in Wau- regan hall, at Wauregan, Wednesday evening.
 Ralph Meunier, who has been work ing at Atlantic City, enlisted as a cook in the aviation corps. Danielson boys who went recently to Fort S1ocum were surprised to meet him theres distribut- ing lunches to the new recruits.
 Machinht's Mate James Foley, U. S. naval reserve. is here on leave from his station at New Bedford. from which port his vessel engages in pa trol duty.
 The solemn high mass of which a newly ordained priest, Henry F. Chagnon, will be celebrant, will be sung at Sacred Heart church, Waure- gan, Christmas morning at 10 o'clock. Father Chagnon will be celebrant of a solemn vesper service at the church at 7-30 Christmas evening.
 Registrants Speed Up.
 Answering to the appeal that they hurry along the return of their ques- donnaires to the exemption board, registered men here were keeping the atturneys busy Wednesday filling out the forms.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Corporal Leon Talbot, who is in a regular army infantry regiment at Chicaumauga. Tenn. writes of engag- drive in which 27 bunnies were round- ed up and caught by hand. Corporal Talbot also writes of the soldiers en- gazing in chopping down trees and cutting them up for frewood to heat the tents in which they are spending the winter season
 Reports to Local Board. Louis Chapdelaine, Jr, one of the registered men of this city who was absent from Putnam and did not ap- pear for the physical examination, re- ported to the local board and was for warded Wednesday for assignment to military service.
 Some Registrants DiIatory.
 Registered men came in greater numbers Wednesday to have their questionnaires filled out by members of the legal advisory board, but sew the forms. have not yet shown any ac- tivity toward getting them filled out as required.
 Closing Exercises Tomorrow. Christmas exercises are planned to be held at the high school Friday morning, after which the school will be closed for the holiday recess In | CIuOeQ HI Iu0 1S O pAay lCt The Mouse Trap, which will be pre- scented by members of the school
 Vacation at Pomfret School.
 Pomfret school closed Wednesday for the Christmas holidays and many of the students left the school to go to their homes in distant cities, in New England, New York state and other sections of the country.
 Putnam 21, TourteIotte 4.
 The Putnam High school basketball team won it's first league game by de- feating, 21 to A. the team of Tour tellotte Memorial High school, at the local school gymnasium. In a game between the teams representing the sophomore and freshmen classes of P. H. S.. the sophomore team won by a score of IT to 6.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
William Farnun1 in "The Conqueror" a
 Big Masterpiece and Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells, Very Funny Comedy is Today's Programme at Audftoriurn. ..

The ConQueror, William FoXS stirring photodrama featuring Will liam Farnurn. will be seen at the Auditorium Theatre on Thursday, Fri day and Saturday It is said of "The Conqueror'' that it is Director R. A. Walsh's masterpiece, and that state ment should be acceptel by the motion picture-loving public an an epoch
 The love story in The Conqueror' is charming and the dramatic action is sldIfuIly built to c1imaxes that reach the acme of motion picture real ism
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
'To Save Our Coal"
HUMOR OF THE DAY

waters?''
 Not since it's 10 cents a 1oaf~- Puck
 Silicus - We never hear the best things that are said about us Louis Globe-Democrat
 She (to 1ance)-We must be very economical now. Promise me that you will do nothing you can't afford.
 He-What! Do you want me to break off the engagement ?-Bostou Transcript.
 I'm glad to see portraits of our great men on our postage stamps
 What are you driving at?"
 Everywhere else you see nothing but portraits of girls - Louisville Courier-JournaI.
 reason for attempting suicide? The Policeman-Yes, Your Honor The Court-What was her reason?
 The Policeman-Sh said she wanted to die.-Cleveland Plain Dealer he was rich?'
 Not these days" replied Miss Cay enne. eff were to yield to mercenaI-y impulse I'd be more likely to marry 2 man because he was a grocer or a coal dealer. .'-Washing Star.
 This man Hoover doesn't make much of a hit with me-" said the grouchy boarder.
 No ?" queried the human goat
 .1 Sh'd say not. This landladv- of ours has invented more less days than Hoover could think of in a year" Farm Life.
 America is composed of three class es of men-frst those who have su1s- ceeded, and. second, those who have not" Yes? And the thiyd?" "Oh, they're the fellows who write articles for the magazines telling the second class how the first class did it-"-Life.
 'It takes you a long time to sell that lady a cage for her parrot" I'm doing the best can,'' said the clerk. .T
 ''Our stock is large. Can't you suit herr" T think I could suit her, but she's trying to get the parrot to make a se- Ilection."-Kansas City Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
PLUNGED OFF EMeANkMENr.
Automobile Delivery Truck ovsrturns Pinning Phileas Jodoin Underneath He Escapes Injury.

After skidding on the s1ushy high way between Sterling and Moosup Wednesday afternoon, the automobile delivery truck of Phi1eas Jodoin of Danie1son plunged off an embankment and turned completely over, pinning MT. Jodoin under the machine. He managed to extricate himself and es- caped without a scratch. The car was only slightly damaged, but the stock or goods in it's interior was badly smashed The truck was finally pulled pack to the highway by truck from
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

For the last three days of this week the Davis will offer an exceptional feature in Winston ChurchilPs fla nous story The Crisis" in 12 parts. This film is so true, so deeply human, so real in its portrayal of courage, patriotism, love, honor, self sacri- f1ce and -Americanism,' that the cheap exhibitions supposed to arouse these dormant sentiments, when the band plays America and the hero" r-zs up the flag are tawdry in com parison- This is history. alive. with men and women who choose to Suf- fer and die for a great cause and do not count the cost This shows Lin coin. the man, in the character of the sad but indomitable patriot, whose heart was wrung by the suffering of the south In other words, this film brings home to the last two genera rions the actual situation in this coun- try at the time of the Civil war as no amount of text book study or record or battles can do- Current Events with all the latest news ih pictures and the f st pictures of the Halifax disaster will also be shown. Two shows daily at 2:15 and 7:45.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
STAFFORD
Lasbury-Girdes Marriage - Pinney School Pupils Helping Win the War.


 Miss Louise Girdes and Carl W. Lasbury were married in Holyoke on Wednesday and now living at their newly furnished home at 182 College street, Springfield. Miss Girdes was for some time at the Johnson hospi- tai. resigning as night nurse last Au- gust With the exception of the past year Mr I.zsbury is a lifelong resi- dent of this town. He is now employ ed by the Alderman Hardware Co.,, Worthington street, Springfield.
 Pupils Do Their Bit.
 The Pinney school was able to turn over to the local Red Cross $13.31 as a result of a recent entertainment. This week the pupils are busy filling the United States service from this district The following will be re- membered: Fred Rabideau, John Bow den, Fred W. Rabideau, Arthur French, Fred French, Corporal Will fam Black Luigi PertiIa, Norman Harold Andrews, Elmer Dfmmick and Raymond Park
 General News.
 A meeting of the Red Cross for sur gical dressings work was held in Grange hall, Tu sday afternoon.
 Ms Ava Sands, who suffered a broken rib when thrown from aN team recently, is recovering.
 Mrs John Andrews returned last week sftxr three weeks stay in a 5ospitaI in Springfield, where she underwent aH operation
 Miss Nellie DugdaH E-s been the guest of ner sister, Mrs Fay Keefe, of be-n visiting friends in Rockville.
 Herman Ladf7h has moved from his farm to Miss Ho1t's cottage on Grant hvenUe. Stafford Springs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Dog Law Disobeyed.
FUN ERAL
Robert Rust.

At Pomfret Wednesday at II o'clock funeral services for Robert Rust, who was found dead at his garage in Pom fret, were conducted by Rev. Frank H. Bigelow. The service was attended by delegations from Putnam lodge of 1Clks, of which he was a member. and from Putnam lodge of Masons, of Woodstock
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
WAUREGAN RAISES sas4.
Knights of Columbus War Fund Gen. erousIy Aided by Company and by Agent J. w. Atwood.

At Wauregan the K. of c. war fund campaign brought in s2S4, and the members of Mystical Rose council are well pleased. Having exceeded $100 in contributions received by canvass ing, the Wauregan company added an other hundred as it's gift to the fund and Agent J. Walter Atwood person ally gave $25, gifts that were highly appreciated by the members of the or der
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
TEN MEN, TEN NATIONS Registrants Appear Before Legal Ad- Nisory Board to Fill Out Question - naires.

Up to We61esday noon ten regis tered men of this district had appear ed before Attorney Ernest c. Morse of the legal advisory board to secure his assistance in filling out their ques- markable that each of these men rep resented different nationality French. Dutch, Greek, Albanian, Rou- manian, Bulgarian German, Swede
 American and Polish. Every man in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
FUN ERAL
Mrs. Julius Cordier.

WITS. JUIIUS OOfdI6Fs
 The funeral of Mrs. Julius Cordier was held from her home Wednesday morning. with services at St. Mary's church, Rev. Charles F. Bedard being celebrant of the solemn high mass of requiem, with Rev. Adrian Dykemans deacon and Rev. Anselm Mayotte sub deacon. The service was attended by a large congregation of relatives and friends. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.