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McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Gravelhili

Work on the road the past two
weeks made fair progress, consider
ing the number who took an active
part. Dinner was served on the road
Thursday by the ladies good enough
for king and plenty to feed twice
the number of hands, with plenty Of
good juicy csnteloupes on the side
furnished by j. c. Springer. The oc-
casion gave the laborers great en-
couragement- and they are looking
forward to another such an occasion
which will take place soon. Why
some folks can't become interested in
a proposition that is for the benefit
of everybody, is something we can't
understand. But they just won't;
they have excuses -or think they
have-even the Stacker has his, and
it is an easy matter these hot days,
to get a pretty good bunch to side
with him. These excuses and off
hand arguments can be met, cut no
use to argue; most of these folks are
from Missouri and have to be shown,
and we are doing our best.
Several Of our folks chilling the
past week, an excellent time for the
business.
win Smith, our south town mer'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Revival Meeting at Methodist
Church

Rev. Lee Smith, on account Of sick
ness in bis family, did not get here
until Monday night. Bro. Horton
preached Sunday morning and night
and Monday. Good congregations
are in attendance,
Bro. Smith is one Of the most
forcefdl speakers in West Tennessee.
The meeting he held here ten years
ago vas the last Big Revival in the
town. Ii is hoped this may be its
equal. So far deep interest seems
to be manifest, but no trail strik,
ers" as Billy Sunday says.
The meeting will last during the
week.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Notice to the BOYS

Swimming in my Fish lake must be
stopped by the boys. 1t has become
a nuisance. Some boy will be
drowned. We hereby warn parents
to forbid their boys going to the lake
for that purpose, and hereby notify
all boys that it must stop.
]. w. PURvIANCE.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

The great Burlington High
way" markers were through
Selmer Tuesday, Posts are put
up every 500 yards, and painted
white with an orange belt. This
road is so marked from Burling-
ton, Iowa to this point, and will
in day or SO be as far as Cor
inth. 1t is the route all cars will
take, as it gives positive direction
and one cannot get off the line.
The marking was fine scheme
to locate the road, ipso facto.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Shooting With Intent to Kill

Saturday, Anderson Patrick, of the
9th District, had a preliminary trial
for shooting, last March, at Ed Dauss
and R. E. Chambers. The former
was wounded. Patrick skipped TO
Mississippi, but was arrested near
luka, by that fearless D. L. Dixor,
and brought to Selmer. He was held
in $4,000 bail, which he failed to give
and was committed to Jail for investi-
cation by the next grand jury.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
COMMUNITY CLUB EXHIBITS
One Of the Striking Features Of the
, Tri-State Fair Will Be Found in
Woman's Building.

Visitors to the 1916 Tri-State Fair
carried home some new ideas as to
the possibilities of Community Club
work in rural communities. One cor
ner of the Woman's Building was
given over to exhibits of the work of
the Shelby County Community clubs,
organized through the Woman's De-
partment Of the Memphis Bureau Of
Farm Development. The exhibits
from these clubs were of a character
to Immediately attract attention, in
fact the entire display was something
new and unique In the way Of fair
exhibits, and to use phrase of the
day, Immediately caught on" Dur
ing the past twelve months the Cont
munity Club work in the Memphis ter
ritory has grown and developed be-
yond the most sanguine expectations.
New clubs have been organized. New
lines of work have been undertaken.
New fields of opportunity have been
discovered. The idea has spread to
such an extent that the biggest fea-
ture of this years fair, to be held
from Sept. 22 to 20, will probably be
the Community Club exhibits. To
make these exhibits of the greatest
value, demonstrations will be given
each day showing how to carry out
the various club activities.
One whole building will be set aside
for the Tri-State Community Clubs,
organized by the Memphis Bureau Of
Farm Development, while half OF the
larger Woman's Building will be given
over to exhibits from clubs organized
by state agents Of home economies In
Tennessee. Arkansas and Mississippi.
Particular stress is going to be laid
on homemade labor-saving devices,
and the exhibit Of these devices Is
sure to prove particularly interesting.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Red Cross Subscribers

Please pay yolr Red Cross pay
ments that are due or past due.
MANY of our troops are in France and
others on the way, and funds are
needed to care for them. Send check
to V. H. Morris, Treasurer, Selmer,
Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

Read the announcement of the
West Tennessee A. & M. Fair as
shown elsewhere. The fair opens
Sept. IL to Is. Jackson always
entertains people in a clever man.
ner, and This occasion will not be
an exception. The trains run con-
veniently for everyone taking 4
day off and go. We believe none
will fell TO enjoy the occasion and
learn something useful.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31

The special rates by the N. C.
& St. L. Railroad to the State
fsir can be found on first page.
The round trip is $4,95 from
jackson. The fair is Sept. 1922,
and offers most unusual attrac-
tions. There is no better fair
held in the South than the Ten
nessee State Fair. 1t belongs to
the people of the state, and the
people should attend en- masse.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
Pres. Wilson has answered III,

Pres. Wilson has answered The
Pope's peace note. The Presi-
dent, in no diplomatic language,
says the Kaiser will not be treat
ed with; that if the German peo-
pie want to MAZE terms of peace
they will be considered, but no
word or pact made with the head
of the present government would
be considered as worthy of conf
dence or respect.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-08-31
institute Dates Changed
To Delegates:

To Delegates;
West Tennessee Farmers Institute
In view of the fact that the rail-
roads will be heavily burdened with
the transportation Of troops on the
dates set for the West Tennessee
Farmers Institute, it has been neces-
sary to change the dates to Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday, September
II, 13, IA, 1917.
Please note this change and inform
your friends who are expecting to
attend.
Very truly yours,
CHARLES A. KEFFER,
Director, Division of Extension.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
WORK WELL SUPPORTED.
Borough Residents Prove Apprecia-
 tion of Civic Federation.

In her annual report as secretary Of the Civil Federation. Miss Emma F. Filling says: The close of the fourth year of the existence of the Civic Federation finds the outlook for the federation and it's work most sat- isfa ctory. Its work has been loyalty supported and the year closes with a treasury balance far exceeding that of any previous year.
 Miss Filling papS special tribute to the generosity of manufacturing con- cerns in town for their liberal contri- buttons to the federation's fund, and mentions especially the gift of S400 from J. Arthur Atwood. representing the Quinebaug company. This gift represents S10o for each of the three past years and $10O for the coming year.
 In discussing features of the work of the federation Miss Filling says: This proves that the importance of The services of the visiting nurse is being realized more and more. When we consider that no one in this com munity need suffer physical discom- fort, matter how poor he may be. can alleviate, the value of the work Of the Civic Federation cannot be overestimated Beside the attention to the physical needs, the social ser vice work of the nurse is worth the effort put forth. The federation asks that everyone do everything possible to extend the usefulness of the nurse by bringing to her attention cases that otherwise might be overlooked.
 The federation this year has 61 ac-. tive and 25 associate members.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
DANIEL SON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Fireman A. E. Petlow, of Midway, Falls From Cab-Skuil May be Fractured-Armand Lizotte, Electri- elan, Pleads Guilty to Theft of Money-CoIor Sergeant James c. Dunn Writes From London Hospital. A. E.. Petlow of Midway, fireman of a freight train running north from New London during the early hours of Monday morning, fell from the cab of the locomotive on which he was working, at a point between Danielson and Dayville and was badly injured. He was brought to the Day KimbaIl hospital here and Monday afternoon 1t was stated that his skull probably is fractured and that his condition was then considered dangerous.
 No one who could be found Monday knew how the accident happened, for Petlow was not missed from the cab for a. few minutes after he fell. When his loss was discovered the train was run back and the injured man was lying unconscious beside the track. He was so seriously hurt that no attempt to question him was made during the day.
 When the train bearing Petlow ar
 rived here an ambulance was waiting and he was hurried to the hospital. His head is badly smashed, 1t was stated, there being a tear oyer the left eye, and a fracture is suspected at this point. His scalp was torn and he had cuts about the face.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
LlzoTTE's CASE CONTINUED
Southbridge Electrician Took Money From Carroll House While Working There.

In the city court Monday morning Armand Lizotte, an electrician whose home is in Southbridge was presented on a charge of theft of S65 from the home of John Carroll, where he had been employed doing electrical equip ment work. He pleaded guilty.
 As it was known to the court that Lizotte returned the money to Carroll, after he had been arrested, his case was continued for two weeks, during which time he will be expected to car ny out an agreement to pay Carroll SPA on account of another matter of business between the two.
 Lizotte was arrested here Sunday when Ire was in town calling on friends. He learned of a secret hiding place for money in the Carroll home while he was working there and it was from this cleverly concealed niche in the wall that he got the S65 that he was accused in court of having taken.
 In court Lizotte at first objected to pleading guilty to the charge against him, pointing to the fact that he did not have CarrolTs money, having paid it back to him, but, after much talk pro and con he finally did plead guilty
 Lizotte is at liberty under bonds of s150 during the period for which his case was continued, after which it probably will be dropped.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
MEMORIAL DAY SUGGESTIONS
Commander, Benjamin Rapp, of the G. A. R. Hopes for Special Observ- ance of the Day.

Commander Benjamin Rapp of Nc Gregor post, G. A. F., in discussing plans for Memorial day expressed a V ish= Monday that there might be gen eral interest among the people this year toward a plan of making the observance one of the most import ant in years. This is a war year. No more suitable opportunity to honor the deeds of the brave. men who during the Civil war made the great future of this country possible will present Itself, and the day also may be dedi- cated~ to outward expression of the country's love and honor for the hun dreds of thousands of young Ameri- cans about to go forth for the de- fence of national rights in the great est war the world has seen.
 This year may be marked by a very notable observance here, Commander Rapp feels, if the cooperation of off, cials, organiza tions and citizens can be secured. The Thirteenth company very probably will not be here this year to do escort duty, so the call for others to take their places as escort 10 the veterans of great war is an appealing once.
 Suggestions were heard Monda,I that fraternal organizations, patriotic societies, the Red Cross, Boy Scouts and all good citizens, join in plan to do something that it has been made known would, in the form of very ex- tended recognition of the day, fill the veterans hearts with joy. The call is for big parade on the Memorial day of one of the greatest years in Amer ican history.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

sion as citizens are: Meyer Herman, Angelo Nicola Delpeschip, Steve Ski binslI, Roman Sumoski, Arthur Cham berland, Alphonse Pionteau, Josef Fronczek, Joseph German, Albert Hill ton, George Washington Townley. !. Gaetano Leo, Thomas Dunn, George PapacalOs, James Kershaw Hermiston. Hugh Murphy, John Canty, Louis
 Wolfe, Joseph Picard, Amable Gui- rnond, Arthur PIouffe. Joseph Pelo- quin, Henry Desjardin, Ernest Bar rette, Hector Blanchette, Meda Vari- eur, John Misiaszck, Joseph Szafron- ski, Harry Stoumbelis. George Myer Fine, Albert Spinosa, Alexander Ig
 lowsIxi Frederick Fulton Charles BoVe, Walter Klinke, Egide Desaul- niers, LudoVic Desaulniers, John Daigle, John Hawlek.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

work. The invitations to attend have been issued by members of the high school and trade school faculties.
 On Friday evening the trade school is to be open for inspection, and as only sm>< percentage of the peo- pie of the city nave visited this build ing it is expected that many will i'm prove the opportunity to do so Fri day evening.
 May Basket Surprise.
 Misses Bertha Child, Mary Child. Florence Danforth, Edith Pease and Sarah Barber, members of Miss Mar jorie Bradford's class of the Congre- gational Bible school, gave her a sur prise entertainment and May basket party. The party gathered in the gym nasfum of the church, the members of the class preparing the lunch that was served and presenting Miss Bradford a splendid May basket
 Quniebaug Station Agent
 It was announced Monday afternoon that Frank B. Todrtellotte, who has been employed by the NeE Haven road in this city for the past ten years has been appointed station agent at Quinebaug, in the town of Thompson and will take up his duties there with in a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
WEDDING.
LandrY-Reevea.

At St. James church Monday morn ing at 8-So: Miss Dora Reeves. the Reeves of Main street, and William J. Landry, of Thompsonville, were united in marriage by Rev. M. J. Gi- net, M. s.
 The ceremony was witnessed by. a large number of relatives and, friends, the guests being representative of many towns and cities in Connecticut.
 Father Ginet was also ceIebrant of the nuptial mass, the music of which was sung by a special choir, Miss Flo rine @ Gareau organist During the ser vice Mrs. Joseph Gareau sang an Ave Maria and O Promise Me was sung by J. l.. Sullivan. ThompsonvilIe. a. personal friend of the g>oom.
 Miss Exilda Landry, a sister of the groom, was maid of honor, and Rich ard Reeves, brother of the bride wa best man.
 The bride wore a beautiful gown of flesh colored Georgette crepe with sfl yer trimming. Her hat was picture quet, in shower arrangement. of bride roses and lilies of the valley
 The maid of honor's gown was of gray taneta and Georgette rose crepe Her bouquet was Of pink roses,
 Following the church service there was reception and breakfast was served to more than 60 guests at the Attawaugan hotel. Music Curing the breakfast was by artists from a ly- ceum organization, in Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. Landry left for their wedding trip, after which they are to be at home at Garden street, Thomp- sonviiie, June 1.
 The gifts to the bride included very many beautiful designs in silver. cut glass, linens, crystals and pretty things for the home
 Mrs. Landry is 8 graduate of Kill lingly High school and for a number Of years has been active in musical circles
 Mfr. Landry is engaged in the cloth Ing business in ThompsonviIle, where he Is prominent in civic affairs and an active worker in social and fra ternal organizations
 Among the out of town guests at the wedding were: MT. and Mrs. Charles Landry, J. L. Sullivan, John Fahey, John Rush, all of Thompson vile: Mir. and Mrs. H. J. Reeves, of Baltic, grandparents of the bride; MT. and Mrs. yL J.. Fsontstne, Baltic: MT. and Mrz. James Mcclure, Hanover;
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

fireman at that mill and held the place until taken ill.
 MT. AIlard always had gained for himself many friends in this village. He is survived by his wife, five daughters. GeorSianna, Emma, Della, Rose, and Ida, all living in this place. He leaves three sons, Henry and Os- car of Moosup and Joseph of Plain field.
 The funeral service was held at All Haliow's church Monday morning. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock by Rev. Joseph B. Mccarthy. Rev. J. C. Mathieus was deacon and Rev. Father Paradis sub deacon. The bearers were Alex Pot win, Joseph Rondeau, O. F. Cardinal Jerry Piche, George Lehoux and Fe- lix bavallee. There were many hand some floral tributes. Burial was in the Sacred Heart cemetery, Waure- gan.
 very large number attended the funeral. Among those from out of town were: MT. and Mrs. Joseph AL len of Central Falls, R. T., Arthur AL iard of Taftville, Mrs. Mary abeau and three daughters of North Gros- venordale Mr. and Mrs. A. Tctreault of .Attawaug:Tn.
 Albert H. Kennedy has been i'll for the pas tweek.
 Home Guard Drill.
 The Moosup company of Home Guards is to hold a drill Wednesday evening in the l. O. O. F. hall. Ser geant Giles, of the Natioral Guard stationed here, and MT. S6uthworth will direct this drilling.
 L. s. c. Meeting.
 The L. s. C.'s met at the home of Mrs. c. D. Parker Monday, the pres ident presiding. Current events were read by each member. The roll call was on Burton Braley. It was voted
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08
WAS AT VIM RIDGE
Names C. Dunn of Canadian Infantry
 Writes From London Hospital.

Conductor Harry Dunn of the work train that makes it's headquarters in this city, received Monday a letter from his brother, James c. Dunn, who is a color sergeant in one of the Ca nadian infantry regiments that has been fighting desperately in France since Easter Monday.
 Sergeant Dunn is now a, patient in the Metropolitan hospital on Enfield road, London. He was wounded in the left arm during the wonderful charge that cleared the Germans from the summit of Viny. ridge, this action be- ing already regarded as one of the most brilliant in history.
 Sergeant Dunn describes the as sault of the Canadians against this supposedly impregna;ble position as carried out through very hell of fire from the German guns, but we drove them out of their positions, he writes, and down the slopes to the plains be- yOnd. He also mentions, in casual way, that his detachment captured a German machine gun, and that during two Germans. Sergeant Dunn, for his gallantry in the famous action, has been recommended for promotion, having received mention in despatches and is in line for decoration.
 The wound that has sent him to the hospital Is not serious.
 Parents Visiting Week.
 This week is one in which the par ents of students have been invited to the high school that they may have an opportunity Of observing the school in session. The hope has been expressed that many parents will inn prove the opportunity to visit the school under such conditions for splendid observation.
 Friday night is to be parents night at the high school. In connection with the programme planned for that time there is to be an exhibition of pupils
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

After an illness of eight days, Hem ry Allard died Friday at his home on Linnell street
 Mr. Allafd was born in St. Mary, Province of Quebec, Sept. 2, 1860, the son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Allard He left Canada when a boy and came to Danielson where he later married Anna Tetreault of that place. Short iy after his marriage. he and his wife went to Canada-and remained there until Is years ago when they came to Moosup- MT. Allard on arrival here obtained employment in the Cranska mill. Sixteen years ago he was made
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

Miss Adah Buckley of Hartford wis lied friends here Monday. Mrs. C. N. Turner will entertain the her home on Broad street this after noon.
 Judge Woodward heard four cases in the town court Monday morning. Three of the prisoners were sent to 3ail, for intoxication:
 Henry c. Bennett of Areriden visited Danie1son friends Monday.
 There was a large attendance at the arnory Monday evening to wit ness the weekly drill of the Thirteenth rompany.
 Thirty six in Home Guard. Captain A. P Woodward, O. O.. said Monday that en1istments in the Home Guard now number SS.
 Quinebaug lodge of Odd Fellows will confer the third degree on a class of candidates this evening.
 Local men will receive their final papers for naturalization at Putnam tomorrow.
 Mrs Ellen Codding will have the members of the W. c. T. U. at her home for a meeting this afternoon.
 Mrs. F. E. Wilbur entertained the members of the Ladies Reading cir cle Monday afternoon Discoveries was the subject.
 Red Cross Membership Growing.
 Scores of new names have been added to the roster of Red Cross members in Danielson and vicinity, indicating that the expectations of the organizers will be reached
 There is to be a cottage prayer meeting of members of the Pentecos- tai church at Mrs. Clara Miners, on Academy street, this evening.
 Some used cars-Maxwells, Reos- at sacrifice prices for quick sale. The Red Cross gets to 5 per cent. of thy profits J. J. Cody. 'Phone.-adv.
 The work of installing the new sewer in High street is so far ad- .Vanced that 1t is believed that the work will be nearly completed this week.
 Conservation of Herds.
 Milk producers in this vicinity are conferring over methods of conserv- Ing nerds in towns of this county. Many farmers have been selling cat tie on account of the high cost of grain and the difficulty of getting sui f1cient farm help to care for large herds.
 First Aid Class.
 A Red Cross class in first aid work has been organized here. The organ lzation is to be instructed by pr. Marguerite J. Bullard, Putnam, who has been certified for such work by the National Red Cross society. Through an arrangement with the Windham County National bank the local Red Cross headquarters until July l, are to be in rooms on the sec ond floor Of the bank building, corner of Main and Center streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-08

A flag procured by the seleotmen was flung to the breeze 9t Central Village town hall Saturday evening. The firemen had arranged for 2 dance that night and t was agreed that the flag raising. speaking and entertain ment should all take place the same evening -
 There was a parade of hrernen. Boy Scouts. Home Guards. veterans and Sons Of Veterans. led by PIainfield brass band g men. Prof. Krauss. leader $ s the parade carae to halt at the Town Hall Selectman Gallup and aides pulled the halyards, and Old Glory was sent to the top of a staff 30 feet above the peak of the hall building. .i
 Patriotic Program.
 At the exercises in the hall, Sena- tor Adams presided The first speak er was Rev William A. Keefe. of St. Tohn's Catholic church, Plainf1eld, who presented his theme with a vim and pstriotic fire of ora&ory that has never been eouzied- in the old Town Hall The history Of the country from The time Of the 2 Revolution down through the struggles in which the nation has been involved, was brought 5efcrs the audience in language ire suently greeted with appfaus His Epech was followed by the bands
 Rev Mir. Hull Of PIainf1eld and Rev. W- c Darby, of Moosup were other Tpeakers.
 Scouts Demonstration. Y The Boy Scouts gave a clever illus ration Of practical work in first aic tud other exercises Mrs Charles Mcfarland sang The Star Spangied Banner and Mortimer Stetson also rave a solo in fine voice.
 Proceeds to Red Cross.
 The hremen's dance proceeds go to- yard the American Red Cross; the iall was decorated with their ernblens md with flags and evergreens
 Edward 1T Gallagher. president of he association, SeHectnan Gallup and fthers received hearty praise for the Mccess of the evening.