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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

French's crossing, midway between Central Village and this place, was again the location of an automob bile 1 accident Friday morning a5 about 5 l o'clock. Walter Richmond, driving a 1 light touring car, narrowly escaped death when a special train carrying N. Y, N. H. & H. employees struck his machine.
 Richmond was driving in a mortimer | ly direction from PIainfield at a mod crate rate of speed and the extra train was going to Wiiiimantic- The cross | ing this side is very dangerous, as a hill obstructs view of the track on l both sides of the crossing. Automobile l danger signals and bell signal guard ! the crossing. Either Richmond did not notice the red lights or failed to hear 1 the bell which was ringing, waEy1ing l the approaching of a train. Richmond drove his machine within a few feet of the railroad crossing be- fore he saw the on rushing locomotive, but it was at this critical moment that he displayed remarkable coolness and clear headedness.
 With wonderful quickness he swung his car around and ran it up the bank on the side of the crossing, it corning to a standStill when it crashed into the post bearing the inscription: Stop: Look and Listeni The car was so
 close to the track that the passing en- zine tore off an extra tire which Richmond carried on the running board of his car. The headlights of the ma chine were smashed and the radiator was stove in.
 The engineer brought his train to a
 stop and the crew assisted in releasing g
 the machine from it's position Again Richmond demonstrated his coolness> by getting into the machine and starting his engine, which seemed
 to run as smoothly ever. proceeding on his journey.
 Last July Arthur Park, treasurer of the Bay State Shellac company, and
 his companion. Miss Anna Cushing
 met instant death when the machine in which they were riding was struck by a passenger train bound for Willi- mantle from Providence.
 Many other narrow escapes from death have occurred since then, and .ocaI people have been endeavoring to have the crossing done away with and have an overhead crossing replace it.
 Wauregan Guests.
 Mrs. Edward Burns with her son Robert, of Wauregan spent Thursday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. David Marshall. of Babcock avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

ming Rev w E. Lamphear will speak cn temperapSe. Miss Martha D wis leads the EpWorth League meeting at the Methodist church in the evening.
 Ashland Vs. Norwich.
 The grand opening of the baseball season is this afternoon, with the game between Ashland and Norwich not the Bear Cats, as was at first announced. The parade starts from the Jewett City hotel. and autos will be provided for all town and borough officials who care to ride. Everyone is ready to boost the home town. Ash land team provided good sport last season.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

MiBuuamicut Tribe, Improved Order Red Men. of Westerly, was represent the order held Thursday afternoon at Crescent Park. All the tribes and councils of the state, twenty-three in number, sent delegations. There were spirited contests for the several off, ceg and the result was as follows: Benjamin Iawton, of Newport, great sachem; William H. Rawson of Paw tucket great senior sagamore; Ed junior sagamore: Harry A. Forbes, of Pawtucket, great prophet; Harry A. Forbes of Pawtucket and Walter Wy man Of Providence, great representa- great sannop: Walter P. Robbins. of Woonsocket. great mishenewo; Fred erick Morse, of Providence, great guard of wigwam: Charles NJ. Bry- ant. of Pawcatuck, great guard of forest; Louis I. Stevens of Providence, great keeper of records. The officers were installed by Past Great Inco- honey Frederick O. Downes, of Bos- ton, and Past Great Sachem James Monroe, of Providence.
 Reports showed a total membership in the state of 2240, a net gain of 3S. The receipts for the year were s19,- burials, $2015; other purposes. s10, 646-95; invested. 6,259.50: cash on hand $31,es5. There has been a net gain of 203 in membership of Degree
 
 the amount of s6e46.45.
 The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Nash, wife of Thomas H. J. Nash of Oak lawn, took place Thursday. with high mass of requiem in St. Ann's church. Cranston. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends from Cranston and vicinity, and by branch, Irish Catholic Benevolent Union of Providence, of which Mrs. Nash was a member. MT. and Mrs. Nash celebrated their silver wedding anniversary four years ago. The de- ceased was Miss Margaret A1cCann and was born in Mystic, Conn.
 The Rhode Island Grand Court oF Foresters Of America. with a court in Westerly, held its twentieth annual meeting in Newport, Thursday, and elected officers as follows: Henry A. Mayor, of Olneyville, grand chief ran ger: Patrick J. Smith. of Providence, grand sub chief ranger: John r. liar low. of Providence. grand treasurer; Frank H. Bellin, of Providence, grand secretary; Edward C. Plunkett, Paw tucket. grand recording secretary; John F. Westmu1ler, Providence. grand lecturer; Alfred Berard, ManviI1e, as grand senior woodward: rCelestino Mo ri, Providence, grand junior wood ward: Thomas H. Luongo, Providence, grand senior beadle; Michael T. Dwy- CT. Slatersville, grand junior beadle.
 M George AIcAuIiffe of Newport. Harry 4. Clark of Riverpoint, James Carroll, John J. Hughes, of Provi- dence, Patrick J. Mccarthy of Wake field. trustees: William F. Cleary, Thomas F. Murphy of Providence, James J. Chandler of Valley Falls, grand auditors.
 Frederick S. France of Newport, John l.. Lockwood of HainsviIIe, Era clio Mang1ante of Providence, repre- sentatives to supreme court conven- tion: James M. Lacy Of Newport. Ed ward J. Burton. Adamo R. AieIIo of Providence, alternates.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
JEWETT CITY
Services Of Memorial Sunday-Fu- neral of John Mcclure - Opening Game of Season, Ashland vs. Nor wich, This Afternoon.

Sunday a memorial service is to be held at the Methodist church. The other churches of the place, the D. A. R., and resident members of the W. R. C., have been invited to attend. Rev. J. B. Aldrich will deliver the ad- dress.
 The Sunday school will be held as usual at the Congregational church. The Christian Endeavor service will Ee led by Miss Marguerite Young.
 At the Baptist church, Rev. J. A Spfdells morning subject will be He roism Under Difficulties. In the eve
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

LiTibridge Relatives were present from Mystic and Norwich.
 In the list of committees appointed by the Ladies' Aid society Of the Baptist church, the name Mrs. Leon ard should have read Mrs. R. w. Dearnley.
 MT. and Mrs W. B. Montgomery have arranged for a memorial service in Pachaug cemetery Sunday after noon at o'clock. This service Is public.
 Four Hundred Broilers.
 Elmer Starkweather has four hun dred chickens on their way to reduce the high cost of living. There was another forest fire Fri day afternoon, in the vicinity or the powerouse at Hopeville.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
Must Stop Trolley Freight.

registered in this town will be about 800.
 Must Stop Trolley Freight.
 The Connecticut company has re- car before reaching the crosswalk near the postoffice, until they have provid- ed some better plan for handling the freight. This helps to relieve the blocking of Furnace avenue, which has beerXery annoying and the cause of a good many complaints.
 E. DA Tufts of Springfield, formerly of Stafford Springs, was in town on business Thursday.
 The local troop of Boy Scouts have ordered uniforms and if they arrive on time the boys will march in the Me morial day parade.
 The roof and spire of the Congrega- tional church have been repaired. A copper tip has been placed on the spire.
 Stafford Springs merchants will close their stores Thursday afternoons from June to Sept. 27, inclusive. This is more time off than has usually been given. In former years the half f1oli- day was observed during July and August. The reason for the extra time this year is that the emp-oyes will have an opportunity to care for their gardens.
 The Girls Friendly society and the choir of Grace church enjoyed a supper in the guild room of the church Thurs day evening. After the supper an in teresting program of musical numbers was given by the choir.
 Mrs. Frederick Bartlett is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Jacob P. Wagner.
 Decision Today.
 Employees of local mills held another mass meeting Wednesday evening. The committee reported that the Rhode Island Worsted company had offered to go on a 55 hour schedule and to increase the wages 10 per cent. The laborers decided to accept this offer. The Cyril Johnson Woolen company and the Warren Woolen company of fered 5 hour schedule and enough increase in wages to cover the differ ence in hours. The Ia5orers decided not to accept this, and will wait until today (Saturday), when if their de- mands are not met they will go out on Q strike
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
FUN ERAL.
John Mcclure.

The funeral services for John Me- Guire were held at his home in Vol untown Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. John Thompson officiated. Bur ial was in the Robbins cemetery. The bearers were Austin Main, Byroni
 Sheldon, Alfred Davis and Nathan
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
Four Hundred eroiIers.

Education in Japan Too Intensive.
 Dr. Sakurai, dean of the College of the Tokio Imperial University, advo- cates many reforms in the present system of education. He says there are too many pedants in Japan, by whom students are "crammed with
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

Friday was another automobile day for the Third district court, Judge Oliver H. Williams, presiding. The police department of Westerly is de- rermined to enforce the automobile
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26
PLAINFIELD

Walter 7iehmondfs Auton1obile Struck by Special Train at French's Cross ing-Driver Escapes lnjury-Site of Tragic Death of Arthur Park and Miss Anna Gushing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

tion day, June 5th. The registration
 places in Stafford will be at the town hall in Stafford Hollow and the bor-
 ough hall in Stafford Springs, and the hours will be from a. m. until p. m. IL Is estimated that the number to be registered in this town will be about
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-26

they may be registered by Agent Sprague officials are assisting those who do not fully comprehend the meaning of this work
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
BOOSTERS
Lack Majority, But Discuss
Money Transfer
Some Favor Turning Funds Outright
To Proposed Realty Co., Others
Desiring Stock

The Boosters club meeting Friday
night at chamber of commerce head
quarters for considering the question
of turning over to the proposed Mt
Vernon Realty Co., the balance still
remaining in the treasury that the
Kelser property may be purchased
and a branch factory of the American
Cigar Co. secured. was not attended
by majority of the members.
There was division Of opinion
among those present, although all
seemed to agree that it would be a
wise procedure to turn the surplus
money into the factory site fund. The
question raised was the method by
which this should be done. Some
members favored turning the fund ov-
er outright, while others were OF the
opinion that stock should be issued
the club in return for the money.
Another meeting will probably be
called in the near future.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
SILCOTT
After As Years, Visits Scenes
Of His Youth
Native Mt. Vernonite Arrives From
Colorado Just In Time To Cele-
brate Brothers Birthday
Anniversary

TO look over the changed scenes of
his childhood and renew such old ac-
quaintances as still dwell in Mt Yer
non and Knox county, John Ambrose
Silcott sprang complete surprise
upon his brothers, William A. Silcott
and Louden Silcott, by dropping in
here Friday evening. He came from
Grand Junction, Colo, his home.
It has been 45 years since Mr.. Sill
colt has been in Mt. Vernon and he
notes many changes. He is now en-
gagged in making boots in the west, in
which occupation he has been very
successful. The trip from Denver to
Chicago seemed very brief, Mr. Sill
colt reports. At the latter city, he
stopped off for short visit with his
sister.
Mr.. Silcott expects to remain here
for over a month. He came Just in
time to assist in celebrating the 68th
birthday anniversary OF his brother,
William A. silcott, which occurs Sun,
day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
Defendant Answers

Defendant Answers
Counter-charges are made by Ross
M. Hampshire, defendant in an action
for divorce brought by his wife,
Maude B. Hampshire.
Admitting marriage, ETC., he claims
he has always been a dutiful ihus-
band which has been met by gross
neglect Of duty on the part of his
wife, in that she has failed to perform
her household functions and has re-
fused to live with him, insisting upon
going to the home Of her parents and
dwelling with her mother.
She was addicted to the habit of
lying in bed, defendant claims in his
cross-petition, making it necessary
for him to prepare his own meals.
He asks divorce through his at
torneys, Robert L. Carr and Jay R.
Clutter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
CITY OF RRAILA FALLS
Teutons Score Further Successes lin
Roumanis.


Roumania.
London. Jan. 6.-The Roumanian
province Of the Dobrudja now is in
the hands of the central powers.
whose armies continue to advance
through Great Wallachia into Mol.
davia
Braila, an important commercial
city in Great Wallachia and on the
west bank Of the Danube below Ga
latz, mas been captured by German
and Bulgarian troops. Several WI.
lagos on the outskirts Of Braila also
have been occupied and Field Mar
shall Won Maokensen's troOps have
taken l 400 prisoners in their latest
success.
Virtually all Of the River Danube,
from its source to its mouth. now is
in the, bands Of the Teuton forces,
VINO control all of the eastern bank
and all but few miles of the west
ern bank. Galatz, twelve miles north
of Bralia, is the only important Rou-
manian town or the Danube yet in
Roumanian hands.
The clearing Of DObrudja by the
Bulgarian, Turkish and German
forces, It is reported semi-officially
from Berlin, leaves a larger part OF
those forces ready for other employ
ment and closes to Russia the Do
brudja pathway to Constantinople.
Advancing through the mountains
In western Moldavia, Austro-German
troops have gained additional ground
and have captured several hundred
prisoners.
Austro-German troops have taken
an island in the Dvina river, north Of
Dvinsk, from the Russians. Attacks
by the Russians, Berlin states, in at
tempts to regain the island, were re-
pulsed with heavy losses.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
sewers
Two FINGERS
Sprankle Meets Accident At
Cooper Foundry
OPERATOR SURPRISED
Had Not Noticed Mans Presence In
Vieinity-lnjured Man Removed
To Home Where He Will
Be Laid Up For A
While

When one of the cranes in the c. &
G. Cooper company's machine shop
passed over his hand which he had
placed on the rail, A M. Sprankle,
who resides north Of this city, had
the index and middle fingers of his
left hand severed at the last joint.
The accident occurred at midnight
Friday.
Sprankle had placed his hand on
the rail of one of the travelling cranes
in the machine shop when the crane,
without any warning, bore down upon
him and passed over the two fingers.
The operator Of the crane had not
seen Sprankle near his machine and
was startled on hearing the injured
man cry out.
Several of the shop employees, see
ing what had befallen their co-worker.
rushed to the Office and called a local
physician who dressed the injured
hand.
Sprankle did not suffer any i'll ef.
fects from the accident other than
the loss Of the two fingers, and re-
turned to his home near Hiawatha
park. He will not be able to resume
his duties for some time.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
WELKER
Wins Promotion; Is Now A
First Lieutenant
Knox County Boy, On The Border,
Receives Merited Recognition
Was Active In Battery

Vincent b. Welker of Gambler, one
of the Knox county boys now on the
border, has been promoted from A
second lieutenancy to a first, accord
ing to advices received by his wife,
a former Mt. Vernon girl. Lieut..
Welker's friends will be greatly
pleased over this merited recognition
of his military abilities Lieut.. Welker
was very active in the old Battery B..
this city, where ne WIS a commits
stoned officer During his sojourn on
the border. son was born to him.
which he has yet to see.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
HOLD GREAT WAR
COUNCIL IN ROME
Representatives Of Allied Ma
tiOnS Exchange Views.
CLOSER UNION OBJECT SOUGHT

Premier LIoyd. d.oeoree Represents
Great Britain and Premier BRAND
the French-meeting Creates Fs.
VorabIe Impression In Rome, Where
More Vigorous Efforts Are Ex.
peeted-German View Of Council.
Rome, Jan. s.-Representatives OF
the leading allied governments are
here exchanging views upon the gen.
eral situation.
Premier BRAND, Minister OF War
Lyautey and NJ. Thomas, minister ot
national manufactures, including mu.
nitions, represent the French cabl.
net; Premier Lloyd-George and Wis.,
count Miner represent the British
cabinet. and General Palitsin repre-.
sents the Russian staff.
The coming Of the British and
French cabinet ministers has created
q most favorable opinion in the news.
papers, which regard the conference
as sign Of closer union Of the al.
Hes and as marking the beginning OF
more vast and formidable efforts.
The Corriere d'Italia says the meet
ing has significance that will not ca
cape Berlin and Vienna as II will be
demonstrated that the entente. in.
stead Of being weakened by threats
OF peace. is resolved firmly to eon-
tinue the war until the objects OF the
allies are attained.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
CLEANERS MEET

The Cleaners, Mrs. Browns class Of
the M. P. Sunday school, met in the
church parlors Wednesday afternoon
with the president, Mrs. A. B. Jones,
in the chair. The meeting was open
ed by singing Just Like His Great
Love" Responsive reading, John L.
3-18. Lords prayer in unison. Song,
"Keep the Heart Singing" After the
regular business session, all enjoyed
a social hour, after which refresh
ments were served by the committee,
Mesdames Gilliland, Bowman, Smith,
Jacobs, Rhlnehart, Lewis and Slee-
man.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
Intelligent Parrot is Dead

Mansfield, Jan. 6-Moses, the we'll
known parrot of DR.. b. F. Harding of
South Main street, is dead. He was
we'll known to many people in this
section and he will be missed by all
who knew him. Moses could sing,
carry on a conversation over the tel
ephone and pray. He was 23 years
old the day that he died. Being
with the Harding family for so many
years, his loss is sadly felt by every
member of the family.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
WIN Produce 25.ooo A Year

Wooster, Jan. 6-J. B. Vile and w.
J. Buss have formed a partnership to
be known as Wayne Poultry Farms,
and will specialize in the production
Of high class S. G. White Leghorn
baby chicks and Matching eggs.
The eggs to be used will come very
largely from the flocks OF Mr.. Vile.
lie has devoted considerable time and
money to the building up of strain
of leghorns for high egg production.
All the male birds and considerable
number of the females in his breeding
fiocks are pure Barron stock, which
has repeatedly ranked at the top In
the international egg-laying contests
at Ste rs, Connecticut.
The combined Matching capacity of
the two plants will be over 10000
eggs every three weeks. They will
produce upward OF $4,000 chicks dur
ing the coming season.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
BANNER WANT ADS. PAY
500 Reward, 500

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science haA
been able to cure in all its stages. and
that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
Influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous
Surfaces of the System thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease.
giving the patient strength by building
up the constitution and assisting ma.
ture In doing its work. The proprie-
powers of Halls Catarrh Cure that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that 1t fails to cure. Send for liza
of testimonials.
Ohio Sold by all Druggists, 75c-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
MRS. JENNIE LANE
DROPS DEAD IN NEWARK; HAS
TWO DAUGHTERS HERE

Word has been received here By
Richard Shut Of the death of Mrs.
Shuts mother, Mrs. Jennie Lane Of
Newark. According TO the dispatch.
Mrs. Lane dropped dead at the home
of her son, George, in Newark Friday
evening at O'Clock. Heart failure.
was the cause. Mrs. Lane has been
suffering with weak heart for about
one year and is 81 years of age. She
is survived by three sons and FIVE
daughters Of which latter, there are.
Mrs. Richard Shut Of East Burgess
street and Mrs. Thomas Stream OF
West Sugar street, this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Richard Shut, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Shut of this city went to
Newark Saturday.
The deceased visited in this CITY
only last week. D. Mumaw of this
city is a brother and Mrs. Cover of
Dennison a sister. In addition to the
two daughters here, there are the
following children: George, Lewis
and William and Mrs. Rawlings, all
of Newark, Mrs. Wayne Collier of
GAINESVILLE and Mrs. L. F. Mumaw of
Akron. The deceased formerly lived
in this city, moving to Newark 35
years ago.
The funeral at the home Of George
Lane, son of the deceased, Monday
afternoon at 1870 o'clock. Interment
in Cedar avenue cemetery.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
German View Of Council.

Berlin, Jan. 6.-The Overseas News
Agency says with regard to the visit
Of Premier Lloyd-George and Wis
count Miner to Rome: THE Berliner
Tageblatt points out that great war
council has been assembled in Rome.
probably in order to obtain the neces-
sary Italian cooperation IN the Bal
kans, as otherwise the French Gen.
eral Serrails army would be ire
trievably lost. This council, the news
paper adds. at least clearly demon.
strates the critical situation Of the en-
tente powers in the Balkans."
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09
Horse, Submerged, Fights ersveI,

Horse, Submerged, Fights BrsveIy
Wooster, Jan. "a horse used by
the Mougey Ice company in cutting
ice on Naftzger's pond went through
the ice, but was rescued after the
men working on the job cut chan
mel through the ice from the place
where the horse took its cold bath
to the nearest shore. While in the
water the horse bravely kept its head
above the ice. At times the entire
body except the head, was immersed.
The horse was taken to the stables
and given thorough rubbing to
warm it.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

Deeds Filed
John G. Mitchell to William c. Ny
ers, 30 acres in Milford, $1,10O.
Maude Tressel to Reta A. Forbing,
part lot q in Gam, 5000.
Jessie r. Doelfs to Charles w. H.
ger, part lot 240, Walkers addition to
Mt. Vernon, 81.
j. Ernest Porter to Minnie Z. Por-
ter, part lot IS, Wander's addition 10
Mt. Vernon, 81.
Frank l.. Wolfe to the Howard Say
ings Bank Co., parcel in Howard, 81.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-01-09

been taken by C. S. Williams Of the
chamber Of commerce on the plant
Of the Baxter Stove Company for the
chamber Of commerce. Although no
statement has been given out by
chamber Of commerce officials, It is
understood that the taking of the
option is in connection with negotia-
tions which have been on for the loca-
tion of an automobile company in
Mansfield.