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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-03-08
White Goods

This is going to be one If the
best White Goods seasons we've
ever known. We have made
preparations for this and can
show you the most elaborate
line of these goods ever shown in
Beaver. Give us q chance to show
you.
Fancy White Gabardine- 80
inch, medium stripe. ideal for
outing suits wash skirts. etc.
75c values ......................50c
Wolfe Beautiful patterns in
4-inch corded stripe, alternating
with same width plain stripe. 40
inch. 75c value now ..............59c
Voile-Extra grade of seeded
'voile, 36-inch. 65c value, now. .53c
India Linen-Medium grade,
3O-inch; 20c value, now........16c
India Linen--Extra fine mer-
cerized, 30-inch width, 35c grade,
Lace Cl0th-White fancy. .15c
Dotted Swiss-Very pretty
finished cloth; 2Oc values. Ice
India Linen-Satin stripe; 20c
values, now ................16c
Cream Cotton Serge-Finely
woven; per yard .................... 35c
Flax0n-Plain white, very
dainty ..--.-.......-....---.... 25c
Organdie-White, very swell
piece, 45-inch, Soc grade ........42c
Organdie-An unusual bar
gain in excellent grade, 45-inch;
$1.0O value, now ............89c
Duck-Good heavy piece plain
white; worth 25c, only ...-......17c
Satin. Finished Linen-White,
beautiful piece, per yard ........25c
Handkerchief Linen-36-inch;
25c value .............,,.............. 19c
Cotton Crepe-Plain, 36-inch ;
25c value, now .....--..-............. 19c
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-03-08
MEMS FURNISHINGS

We have q complete line of all
mems furnishings--ties, collars,
hose, supporters, underwear,
suspenders, etc., and a small line
of mems and boys suits that we
are giving great bargains in.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07


 Louise Lamb: chaplain, Emma J Gardner: conductor. R: Carrie Chap man; guaril. Jane B. Chapman; as- sistant conductor. Hattie Mitchell; as- sistant guard, Mary J. Holiday; mu- sician. Mrs. George A. Woedmansee. Joseph W. Noble is visiting his daughter, Mrs. John Lewis in Ba- yonne, N. J. .@ D. Mrs. A. Meadnocraft and daughter are visiting in Tarrytown.s N. Y. " Returns to Fort. Lieutenant John. Wheeler has re- turned to Fort Monroe after a visit to his parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Wheeler. Mrs. C. IT. Davis has returned from visit to her parents. pr. and Mrs. Darby at Lansdowne, Pa.
 Entertains Parish Chapter !, Miss Lucy Belle Kellogg entertain ed Helen .Starkey chopter of St. Marks church, Thursday afternoon. Miss Otis -Abell entertained the La dies Aid society of the M. E. church at her home on Haley street, Thursday afternoon.
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STAFFORDVuLE
Donation Party for Minister and Wife Family Reunions on the Holiday.

Mrs A1mira Chapman is with her niece. Mrs. George Cooley, for a few months.
 Mrs, Elwin Phelps has returned home after spending two weeks with her son, Emory E.. Phelps, and family in East Hartford.
 Leave for Florida.
 MT. and Mrs J. H. Mccarthy left town Monday for St. Petersburg, Fla, where they will spend the winter Donation Party.
 The parishioners and friends of Rev. Thanksgiving donation party the first of last week. Games and music. were the features of the evening and were enjoyed by all. 7. Entertained on Holiday.
 MT. and Mrs. Allen s. West and two children of Springfield, Mass, and MT. and Mrs. Asa Harris of Stafford were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. Lima Booth 7
 MT. and Mrs. c. ". Miller MT. and Mrs. H. A. Bosworth and children Mrs. Edith Mathews and Mrs. Cora. Gold were Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. F. H. Ballou in Union.
 Miss Bertha Belcher was the guest of her cousins MT. and Mrs. Frank Mills, in orth Uxbridge. g few days last week and over Sunday. s
 Jndson Turrey of Willimznttc was few days last week and over Sunday Mrs. Margaret Bowden and children, Earl and Pearl BoWden, also Edward Sanger. were Thanksgiving gueSts of Mr. and Mrs. William Bowden in Mon son, Mass.
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table Compound is the best medicine l it to all suffering women. Mrs. PERCY PREsrDGE, Aberdeen, Idaho.
 Women who suffer from those dis dressing ills peculiar to their sex should be convinced by the many genuine and truthful testimonials we are constantly publishing in the newspapers of the ability of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound to restore their health
 To know whether Lydia E. Pinkham's . Vegetable Compound will help you, try iti For advice write to Lydia E. Pink ham Medicine Co. (conf1dentiaD, Lynn, Mass Your letter will be opened. held in strict confidence.
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illness of her mother. Mrs. Sterry. who is regarded as in a. serious condition.
 Mrs. William C. White and daughter, Miss Maude E. White, were visitors at Mrs. WhitIs brothers, Eieazer Pome- roy's, in Windsor, last week.
 Ate Turkey Together.
 Guests at Thanksgiving dinner at MT. and Mrs. Frank l.. Loonis' were Mr. and Mrs. Clinton \. I.oonis and two daughters of Hartford and MT. and Mrs Roy. I. Carpenter of West field.
 Miss Catherine Doane is visiting. her aunt. Mrs. E. B. Dalv.
 MT, and Mrs. Charles N Loomis al nd daughter. Miss AdeIia N. Loonis, have returned from visit in Crom : we'll.
 Miss Annahel Post has been the guest of friends in New Britain .,. Miss Katherine Stetson of Cromwell visited relatives in town over Sun day. t. Frank H. Strong spent Sunday in Danielson with his son and daughter in-law.4 Mir. and Mrs. Julius l.. Strong.
 Miss Annie M AIvord is in Man chester at John Loomis'.
 Misses Geraldine and Annette Ross have returned from Long Island where they visited their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ross.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
MISS BUCK WON.
Awarded Medal in w. C.. T. U. Con-
 test at M. E. Church.

There was large attendance at the medal contest given by the W. c. T. U. in the Methodist church Mon day evening. The following pro- gramme was carried ous: Am a Tenn perance Boy, Elsie Morrison; When I Am Man. Anna Perry; A Case For Charity, Howard Gavitt: Ma Cant Vote. Dorothea Burdick: Papa Votes. Tommy. Benjamin Burdtck: A Temper ance Call, George Burdick. A pia- no solo was rendered by Miss Doris Nichols and a vocal solo by Miss Win fired Parker.
 At the close the judges, Mrs Rob- ert Nichols, Mrs. rhoSaas Travena and Mrs George I. Wilcox left the room and while they were out two recita- had won l:1edals( Lucy Chesbrougf, subject, What Made the Map White. and Temperance Flag, Marion Harri- son The judges decided that Miss medal.
 Sells 5ueI<Iyn Block. ..,
 Dr. John K. Bucklyn has sold the BGckiyn clock on Lincoln avenue to Westerly firm who are to remodel tn into modern apartments. 3 visit with Mrs. John Pearson in Hartford
 Miss Margaret Bindloss is spend . ng few days in Newport :. Harry Horton has returned to New York, after several days visit in Mystic
 Edward Berry of New Haven; is spending a week with his parents. MT. md. Mrs George Berry.
 Bliss Emily Dennison has returned from a visit in East Bridgewater. &ass.
 Mrs Frank Barber and daughter. Helen, of Watch Hill, have bees -Ae guests of Mrs. John r. NoyeS this week. -
 Mrs. Emma Wilcox and daughter Harriett are spending few days with port
 Relief Corps Election.
 Williams Woman's Relief Corps met in .. b- R. hall Tuesday evening. The following officers were elected: Pres ident, Augusta E. Cutler: senior vice president, Lucy P. Lewis: junior vice president. Margaret A. Ripple; treas urer, Louisa K- Tufts; secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
LEBANON
Personal Items--Ladiee' Aid Society
 Aetive-Reeent Visitors.

W. C. Robinson and son of Columbia were in town Tuesday:
 Mrs. George Briggs was W1l mantle visitor Tuesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frederick F. Manning and son EdTard of Yantic- spent the week end with Mrs, Manning's parents, MT. and Mrs. E. A. Hoxie.
 Judge and Mrs A. G.. .Kneeland spent Thanksgiving with their son. William Kneeland, and family of Hartford.
 Miss Gwendolyn Clark of Liberty Hill was a recent visitor at c. J. AbelPs.
 e. H. Abef of New Britain spent the week end with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. c. J. Abeu.
 Mrs. Sarah Gager Of North Frank lin recently spent day or two at her home in, this place.
 Mrs. H. NJ Peck and Mir. and Nke c. M- Geer were in Norwich Wednes :. day. ~ es ;AGr. and Mrs Myron J. Hoxie spent Sunday with Mrs. Hoxie's. parents, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Clarke, of Liberty Kill.
 7. The Ladies' Aid society of the Con gregational church is to hold a sale and .enterta inment at which Master Harry B. Allen of Taftville, cornetist, will play.
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appeals once more to the people of this village. who are willing to help a worthy cause, to, donate something to the fund. as now that cold wea- : ther has arrived, more necessities must be provided to keep the fight ing men in proper physical, condition to fight in this great struggle against German autocracy. = It is hoped that the local committee can forward an other check before Christmas. mak- ing the total amount sent from this village s2.0o0 This can be accom- plished, if. the British people in this section will. unite in the effort and contribute something to the cause.
 Service Flag for Church. , A service flag is to be unfurled on Sunday. Dec. g. at St Paul's Epis- copal church. There will be special services by Rev. John Hui for the dedication of the. flag.
 Notes. !, The high school. senior. play was presented in Moosup Wednesday eve ming
 John F. Sullivan has returned home after spending a few. days in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
PLAINEIELD
Rifle Club Holds First Shoot of Sea
 son-Meetins of Woman's Club
 British Relief Fund Over $f963- 7 Service Flag for St. PauPss Church.

-
 The Plainfield Rifle club held it's first shoot of the. present season on Tuesday evening at Krauss' hall A large number of the club members at tended. Very good shooting took place, highest honors being taken by George Babcock. score 333; pr. Ar thur Chase was second, score 2S2 !; William CantweI1 231, third. The shoots will be held weekly, Tuesday evenings, for the remainder Of the season.
 Woman's Club Meets.
 The Woman's club held it's weekly meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry Dorrauce. A large number attended. Mrs. Charles Je- rome read the interesting Current Events. Mrs. Dodge and Mrs. Smith gave readings. After the formal pro- gramme Mrs. Dorrance served Hoov- erized refreshments. A Henry Starkweather was q W1lh- mantle visitor Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

The PIainfieid High school senior play, Our Wives, was presented We'd nes1ay evening in the Peoples thea ire, before large audience whose ap- precia tion was indicated by generous applause. The cast follows: Gilda Deyeaux, wife of Deveaux, Beatrice NJ. Lafra nee: Julia- a French maid, Gladys T. Wilbur; Oscar Siebel.. a Roswell Chandler. retired merchant. Harry H. Potter: Walter Blair, his son -in-l law, Richard W. 'Daggett; Mall lory,, reporter. Roger c. Salisbury; Nightingale; Mrs Chandler, wife of Roswell, Helen P. Gallup; John Stan ton, a detective. Lawrence = Burby; Ford, an expressnan, Roger c. Brown; Lloyd Deveaux. a chronic in valid, William H.: Burke.
 The play was not only presented ably and smoothly but it proved to ne a financial success. A large ad- vance sale of tickets was the result Of hard work accomplished by the Miss Beatrice Neal. who had charge of the entire affair. Other members of the faculty lent valuable assist ance and to Benjamin Dawson's able coaching resulted in the p-esentati ton of very pleasing play.
 Village Items.
 Mrs. Lily Brewer of Providence is G George W. Withey in Kiswankee vfl- lage. - t,
 James Walker of Sterling Hin Is boarding at Mrs. C.. B. Spaulding's
 Mir. and Mrs Howard E. Main, MT. and Mrs F. W. Sheldon. Miss Ethel J'arkhurst motored to Providence on Thursday
 William Benavance. Alfred Des- rathy and Albert Deforge naotored to Providence Thursday in Mir. Bella vance's car.
 Felix Lafeur, who has been spend ing a number of days visiting rela- tfves in Woodstock has returned home.
 Samuel Ray and Joseph Sinons mo- tcred to Providence Thursday in MT. Roy's car.
 Government Cloth rnspeetor.
 MT. Welman, who had been em- ployed by. the government to act as army goods inspector in this vicinity, has left this locality and is working in Lowell. He has had charge of this section for six months Mr Went worth has been sent to Mooeup to suc- ceed MT. Welman.
 Soft ocaI for Mill.
 The Cranska mill plant received a carload of soft coal Thursday. after being out for two days, being com pelled to use steve coal to run the plant. 2
 MT. Dore has moved his hodsebold goods from a. tenement on Church street to a house on Potyin ayenua.
 Mir Giilo. employed < by the Gran
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

Britain, Reginald Lord of the, U. s. navy. James F. Wood of Chester and son. Leland Wood, of Camp Devens, spent Thanksgiving day at the Anchorage. ; Mrs. Anna Bill of Middietown spent a part of last week at the old nome- stead on Bill Hill. ,r
 MT and Mrs. Harry Waldr41 wee guests of Mrs Emma Hamilton last wee8S- .>h
 .r. Many at Rally.
 E, Tie .rally held at the chIrci1 Ia st week Tuesday evening was largely s,t.- tendcd. The speakers were Hon. Gus tai B. Carlson, Dale Buttler and Miss Anna Walters of MiddIetown
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

ska mill plant for the past five years as night watchman. has given up his work there and is now in. the employ of the American Woolep company. .
 Henry Bonnin. who recently strain- ed his ankle while skating, is recov- ering from the accident:
 Wage Increase Announced.
 Notices have been posted in the eAldrich Bros. mills in Union Village that an increase, of wages went into effect last Tuesday The amount of the increase was not stated but it is the general opinion that the increas SC will be ten per cent.
 MT, and Mrs. Frank W. Daggett mo- tered to ProvidenSe Thursday.
 {, Richard Daggett and Harry Potter motored to Piainfield Thursday. =
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
.BOLTON
New Pastor at Congregational Church -Patriotism al War Rally
 Thanksgiving Day Hosts and Guests

.-t Rev. Frank Abbott of Hartford has accepted call to the Bolton Congre- gational church and moved his family to town MT. and Mrs. Abbott's family consists of two small children.
 War Rally.
 There was a war rally at the Bolton hall Tuesday evening. The speakers were Rev. MT. CalderwaId and At. torney H. M Burke of Manchester There was patriotic music by a Lib erty chorus.
 Rev. and Mrs. Cyrus M. Perry of Ellington were Thanksgiving guests of their daughter; Mrs. Charles E. Loomis, Jr. t
 MT. and Mrs C. S. Hutchinson and Miss Louise Hutchinson of Hartford were guests over Sunday of Mrs. Hutchinson's mother. MEs- Jane B. Sumner.
 Prof and Mrs. Samuel M. XIvord and son, Morgan Alvord, of Hartford were at their. Bolton farm for the Thanksgiving holidays. Dinner Gues4s.
 Guests at MT. and Mrs. William H. Loomis last week Thursday for din l1er were MT. and Mrs William g. Loomis, MT. and Mrs Robert c, Loomis and son Robert, Deniso.l H. E>oomis and son, Donald L.ocn1is, all of Wsstfiald. Mass Mrs. Denisop H. Lccuuis wes detainrd at home by the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
HAMBURG
Library Directors Elect Off7eers-Gift Of Liberty Bond from Wisconsin Good Attendance at War, Rally.


 The board of library directors met Dec. fst4 and elected the following off, ficers: Chairman William Marvin; i; secretary, Mrs Hayden Reynolds i; treasurer, E. S. Sly; librarian, Mrs. Lodowica< Bill. Mrs. Hester Van vleck of Madison. Wis, has presented Lyme library "a Liberty bond, the in- terest to be used for ma gazines and called the Hester Wood Raymond magazine fund, in memory of Mrs. Van Weeks mother. < ts 4 Miss Josephine Daniels, Miss Hester Warner, Mrs. Lizzie Bill and William Marvin were chosen "a committee to select magazines for Lyme library.
 Homeeomers for. Holiday. z Young people who, spent the Thanks giving recess at their homes in this place were Julien Ely from Harvard, Marguerite Ely from. Smith colieg4. Rachel Jewell and Leon Tiffany from Deep River High school. Grace Hard ing from Middfetown High school Ada Harding who is food demons trators of Washington county. R. L. Mabel Mar tin. who is teaching in Stamford, Ruth Harding. stenogrspfzer in New
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
MYSTIC

Girls Club Prepares Gifts for Adopt
 ed French Orphan. Accidents -
 Meeting of D. A. R. Chapter
 Block soid-Miss Florence Buck
 Wins in Medal Contest.
 Acroama club at her home on Will low street, Thursday evening. There was very interesting programme and refreshments were served. The club some time ago adopted one of the lit tie orphans in Trance and Thursday had great fun in packing box for the adopted child. Everything use- ful for child of its age was sent, be- side many toys and sweets. The club is now busy knitting squares to be made into helmets for the soldiers.
 Timber Fell On Foot.
 Thomas Gilmore, employed at the Mystic shipyard was at work We'd nesday when a timber fell on his foot. Dr. A. II. Meyers, after examination, found no bones broken, but the injury is very painful.
 Francis Holly Injured.
 Francis Holly who is employed at the Noank shipyard was struck on the head by stick of timber Wednes- day afternoon and required the services of Dr. A H. Meyers who took four stitches in the wound He was brought to his home on Church street in Mystic and is suffering considerable pain.
 Meeting of D. A. R. Chapter. ].
 The meeting of Fanny Ledyard chapter, Daughters of American Rev olution was held Wednesday afternoon in Masonic temple. Mrs Newton Dick enson presided. After the regular business session Miss A1lance Burrows sang pleasing selection, accompansed by Miss Minnie Flynn at the piano. Reynolds Wheeler gave a piano solo. Mrs. Charles Ryan read poem, Pa triotism, written by Mrs. John l.. Buell. the state regent
 The committee of arrangements were Mrs Amy Bradley, Mrs. Edna Bur rows Colby. Mrs. Addie Packer Mrs. Caroline Packer Rathbcne. Mrs. Lena Thomas. Chapman, Mrs. Hannah Ash ley Rathbun, Mrs. Mary Moredock Oickerson and Mrs. Marion Wilcox Wheeler
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
Local laeonies.

Local Laeonies.
 Hart-Fa1ls is the side head of marriage notice.
 The Third District: court convenes in Westerly this morning.
 The junior department of the West erly Public Library is prettily decor ated for the Christmas season.
 A small building near osbrook Point, and owned by Samuel Tefft, was de- stroyed by fire Thursday morning.
 Miss Kathleen Macka,- left West eT-ly, Thursday. for Southern Pines, N. C.. where she will remain for a month.
 Town Clerk Everett E. Whipple has received federal appointment as ex- ploSives licensing agent for the town of Westerly.
 Albertus R. Maxson has enlisted in the Twenty Third Engineer regiment, and expects to be on foreign soil by New Years day.
 The executive committee of the Westerly Board of Trade met Wednes- day afternoon and decided to give ap- proval- of the drive for funds in aid of the Armenian-Sy sufferers.
 At the First Baptist church, Thurs day afternoon, Rev. F. Stewart KinSey conducted the funeral service of Mill dred E.. Collins, daughter of Louis Collins. Burial was at River Ben. Miss Mary Russell Smith and French Grayson, both of Westerly. were mar r1ed "Wednesday evening, by Rev. F. Stewart kinley. Thsy were attend ed by Miss Jessie Williams and Thom: as ,Graysor.
 James K. Kirk, formerly of Westerly, in the United States navy for fifteen years and now on tine Kansas. has been promoted to be chief boatswain mate. He is brother of Mrs. Samuel Patton, of Westerly.
 |. School of Journalism, and brother of Rev William F. Williams, rector of Christ Episcopal church, will speak on vArmenian-Sy relief next Mon day evening Westerly. !, Godfrey Moorse, captain of the of 1917, has passed succe ssful examina- ton, and has been assigned to the Fourth Company, aviation signal corps, at Fort Slocum.
 If majority of the tax payers of the Westerly Fire district felt ag- triet officials, the cause is with that majority. There was a bare quorum at the district meeting
 The members of the First platoon of constabu!ary were sworn in as police constables by Town Clerk Ever cit. E. Whipple,s Wednesday evening and members Of the Second and Third platoons were sworn in Thursday ev- ening.
 The abandoned barge Montana has been fioated from the bank of the Pawcat1ck river and taken in tow. by a tugboat of. the. T. A.. Scott Wreck ing company. which. has the kovern ment contract to remove the menace to navigation.
 John, Griffith, of New London, who resides at No. s143 Bank street, was robbed of. $9 in Exchange place, Providence. Tuesday night, by a. wo man, just about as he was to enter a Pawtucket jitney. He tendered Sf0 He was handed back eighty, cents Then the jitney. mn handed nine s1 bills to Griffith. Just as that was be- ing done the woman grabbed them. In iiffy the jitney was off, and be- fore Griffith could locate a cop the iitney was out of sight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

side and back A friend asked me to try Lydia E. Pink h an s Vegetable Compound and I did so. After taking one bottle I felt very m ch better. I have now t ak en
 three bottles and feel like a different
 woman. Lydia E. piuhEayn,a Ve0e.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
: CLARKs FAILS

< !: Alfred M. Clark and son, Everett W Clark, and the latter's wife entertain ed a large family party Thanksgtving day. .f:-5s..s <. sst&
 Mrs. Wilson Maine and daughter were guests of Mrs, Richard Maine Sunday. 2
 ! MT. and Mrs. Oscar Perry of New I Haven were visitors at the, home Of the formers. parents, MT. and Mrs. John B. Perry, from Wednesday until Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
NEARLY seeoe
British American War Rslisf Fund
 Reaehes $f963.3o.

The weekly report of the British American War Relief Fund follows: Amount previously acknowledged $1,- 94o-25; amount collected week ending Dec l. in PiAin6eld $1499, in Jew cit City $S.25, total amount collected $J963.So. '-,--
 The treasurer has forwarded. an- other cheek cf $40 to. headquarters in New York. making total of $1e55 Sent from this village to date
 The committee of the local oraeF
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
IDAHO WOMAN
 MADE WELL
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Did the Work.
 Nothing like it.

Aberdeen. Idaho.-t'Last year I suf- fered from a weakness with pains in my
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07
-MOOsUP

High School Senior Play PIeases Big Audienee-New Inspector of, Gov, ernment ,CIoth-Soft Coal Arrives for Cranstea Mitl-AIdrieh Mill In creases Waoes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-07

1 is for one of the largest amounts ever 1 rendered ;n Washington county. and l considerE bly larger than any ever re- | turned at d session of the court in the present court home in Westerly.