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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
RED CROSS AT FAIR.
Organization to Have Special PriviI-
 eges at Woodstock

Putnam chapter of the Red Cross is to be active this year at i've Wood stock fair. Recently an offer from the fair association avas accepted which gives the local chapter permis- l,sior to erect on the grounds a cam paiSn tent. In this tent, which will be in charge of the chairman of the membership committee, Mrs. Ida Ken redy. will be a Red Cross exhibition, and literature relating to the work sof the organization will be distributed A campaign for new members will al- so be waged, and it is expected that the membership of the chapter will be materially increased. Putnam Boy tent in charge, and in an adjacent tent they will give demonstrations of first aid.
 Lawn Sale $33 Increased to $50.
 The recent lawn sale held by the Ladies Social Circle of the Congre- gationai church for the benefit of Put nam Red Cross netted $3253 The committee, acting on the suggestion of the society, voted to raise this amount to $50, and this sum has been turned over to Isaac Champeau, local Red Cross treasurer.
 Four Sections of Express.
 Kour sections of the Bar Harbor ex- nam shortly after 8 o'clock Saturday morning, carrying summer vacation ists from the fashionable summer col ony to their New York homes. Two of the trains ran by the way of Willi- mantle and two by the way of Nor wich.
 Local Jottines.
 Miss Elsie Macdonald is visiting in Boston.
 Henry Converse, carrier at the To- cal post office, begins his vacation on Tuesday.
 Irving Davis, of the Connecticut Az ricultura1 college. was in Putnam on business Saturday.
 Windham County Farm Agent Ben jamin w. Ellis was at Storrs, Satur- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
FARMERs'. ASSOCIATION.
Executive Committee to Meet Tues. day and Consider Several Importa nt Projects.

The exeEutive committee of. the Windham County Farmers associa- tion will hold a meeting Tuesday morning at 10.30 in the Association rooms, Union block, Putnam. Money an assistant county agent who will help Agent Ellis in the county work. The question of hiring such an assist ant will be discussed and acted up- On.
 The question of hiring a woman worker for the county will also come under consideration. This matter came before the association some few weeks ago, and at that time it was not deemed advisable to hire such a worker as there did not seem to be sufficient support to the movement. Money is now available for this work and the matter is to be reconsidered. This woman worker, or home econ onlics demonstrator as she is called,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

The employees of the A. B. Burieson Co.,, Inc, through the generosity of the owners, E.. F. Drew & Co.,, of New York York. enjoyed a . trip yd, by, Fields eids autg- where they were treated to one of the shore dinners for which that place is famous. There were 33 in the party, accompanied by Mr. Whfte the super by MT. Burlsson. the former owner. and by Samuel Wakefield, who repre- scented E. F. Drew 6 Go.
 MT. Burleson and MT. Wakefield had including, all the sports, dinner and supper. giving all a delightful day.
 After enjoying themselves thorough ly all day, just before leaving for home, MT. White. MT. Wakefield and MT. Burleson spoke few words of encopr- agefnent for the good of~the employees and the company. The speakers were cheered to the echo. '
 The party arrived home about 9.30, all extending a vote of thanks to for the pleasures of the day.
 Holiday Guest.
 s. F. Brown of Maiden, Mass, spent Sunday and Labor day with his b-oth- CT, George Aver.
 Sullivan DriscolI Marriage.
 The marriage of Miss Mary F. Dris- coll of North Main street and Thomas SdhAVdu OI o1OOAlyu, A> l., ItdS Dccu announced.
 Death of Former Baptist Pastor.
 Rev. Charles W. Ray, D. D., 85, who died Monday, Aug. 27th, in the George Nugent Baptist home in Germantown, Pa, was pastor of the Jewett City Baptist church nearly 50 years ago and has visited the place several times since. He was a hymn writer of con- siderable fame. The people of Jewett City sang many of his compositions and many still own the Spicy Freezes, a book of praise for the Sunday school composed by c. w. Ray and Chas. Edw. Prior.
 Musicale at Mrs. Anderson's.
 A musicale was held last week at Mrs. Mary Anderson's. instrumental music, including violin selections, were enjoyed, and there were solos by MT. Renshaw of Canterbury. Among those present were MT. and Miss Sonce and Mir. and Mrs. Renshaw of Canterbury, Miss Susie Morgan and Willis Morgan of Griswold Mrs Marshall and son Robert, Miss Kate Lunan, Miss Caro- line Blair, Miss Caruth and Miss Grace Muir from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
Gorham- Battlefield.
-MOOSUP
Funeral at Waterbury of Rev. Father
 McCarthy's Aunt.

At the funeral in Waterbury Mon day of last week of Mrs. Joanna All man Mccarthy, from her home, No 45 Chestnut avenue, with services in St. Margaret's church, her nephew, Rev. Joseph E. Mccarthy. rector of All Hal lows church. Moosup, was celebrant of the solemn high mass of requiem. Mrs. Mccarthy was the widow of Dan iel Mccarthy. She leaves five sons, Eugene, Daniel and David, of the firm of Mccarthy Brothers, and Dr. Charles H.. a dentist, all of Waterbury, and John J. of Atlantic City. and four daughters, Annie. Katherine. Mary and Laura. Committal services in the new St. Joseph's cemetery, Waterbury, were conducted by Rev. Father Mc- Carthy, assisted by Fathers Brennan, Kane and Kilcoyne.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

The American BaSeball Association is having rather hard luck with her out door activities. Rainy weather stopped the formal opening of their carnival, Thursday night. Saturday it was thought that it was going to rain so the officials planned to hold the carnival in the town hall but it cleared off before opening time and the carni- val was held at the Park. The New London Independents were to play here on account of rain.
 Saturday but the game was postponed
 They are planning. weather permit ting, to have a speedy game here to- day, Labor Day. as they will play the team Of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven which has a good reputation. A Van Dyke of Worcester will be on the mound and Mickey Noonan will. be the other mem Der of the battery. In the game at Holbrook Field, Van Dyke showed him. self to be all that manager McQuil- work to better advantage on the dia- Ian said he was and he will probably nond at Recreation Park. Labor Day, as it is in better condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
REAL ESTATE SALES.
Changes of Property of aate-NortF Carolina Man Buys Former Sam Harris Place.

Five parcels Of real estate in this vicinity have changed hands within the past few days. Tho geo acre farm known as the Sam Harris place in Brooklyn and until recently the prop erty of Torrey and >Gciss1er of Putnam North Carolina man. Mir. Crandal1 who has family including three sons and daughter. will occupy the farm and will improve it. after years of some neglect.
 The Brooklyn village property known ns the Sweet place has been sold to ". H. Brown of Windham, who is we'll known in this section of the county.
 Albert Emery Of Montague City, Mass, has purchased the John F. Whaples place in EImville and is to occupy the home in the spring.
 The 80 acre farm known as the Kies place, at Mashentuck, has been sold to Edwin Max, an Ohioan, wno is to take immediate possession
 The 185 acre Samuel B1iven farm in the western part of the town of gan to z. W. House of Ipswich, Mass.
 Young, Clean. Manly, Fit.
 Any impression that may exist as to the new national army being defi- >cient in personnel or in physical stan- dard below the average fo- the regular army or national guard may as well at once be discarded as not in accord with the facts. A checking up of the more than 125 men in thi: district al- ready certified for service shows that there is going to. be a mighty fine lot of material from towns hcreabouts to fill up the districts quota for Aver and the making of splendid body of soldiers. Not a man of the whole con- tingent is over 31 and the majority of them are well under that.
 They represent about every walk in life and of that alert. quick thinking type of young Americans who are cer- tain to make good in the army or whereve- else they are put. The new army is going to be a real army make no mistake about that.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
FUN ERAL
Mary Sewist.

Mary SeWist.
 Funeral services of Mary Sewist, 2s, Danielson, who died Friday at the Day kirnball hospital, Putnam, were held at o'clock Saturday morning from St. Marys church, Putnam. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Police Chiefs Vacation.
 Captain Joseph Ryan of ths. Putnam police is to start on his vacation the middle of this week.
 Drunken SIun1ber Disturbed.
 Captain Ryan was called at 3.30 on Saturday afternoon to arrest "a man whose name is not known to the po- lice, will appear before Judge Lucius H. Fuller this (Monday) morning to answer the charge of intoxication.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
WILL BE REPAID FOR THEIR WORK

ney trouble-backacl1e, rheumatic pains. swollen and tender muscles. stiff joints and it is to help those who suffer as she did that Mrs. c. J. Ellis, 5O5 Sth Ave, Sioux Falls. S. D.. writes: 'T feel sure if anyone bothered as I was will give Foley Kidney Pills fair trial they will be repaid for their work. It when there Is such . remedy to be had" They correct bladdcf disturbances, too The Lee < Osgooo Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
TaftviIIe Man Arrested

. Upon complaint of Joe Young of this city. Arthur Lambert, 21, was lodged at the station house Saturday on a charge of intoxicatson. Lambert is employed by the Willimantic Lumber and Coal Company and boarded at Young's house. With him boarded a young man named Dion and Young asked Lambert to get Dion's pay, $50, at the Coal Company. Lambert. did this all right but he neglected to give it to Young but instead spent it. When arrested he had on a new suit. He came originally from Taftville.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

army life. but the men made light of it. and, after their days labor, slept soundly under canvas Saturday night.
 Cassius A. Hamilton and Arthur W. Logee, both formerly non commission ed officers in what is now the Thirty eighth company, c. A. C., are doing the cooking for Captain Armington's company, a guarantee that the men will be we'll fed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
Holiday Ruah On.

The usual Labor Day Rush made it. self manifest Saturday and Sunday at the railroad station and many of the trains were run in sections. Most of the trains were late and all had extra cars. Automobile traffic was very heavy and many of the machines that passed through this city Sunday were cars from other states, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York. Ohio, New Jersey, Iowa and Pennsylvania being
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
Driving on Walk, Arrested.

Aleck Ellison of Windham was ar rested by Officer Enander, Saturday evening at 11:5. He was under the influence of liquor and was driving his horse and wagon on the sidewalk on Union street. He was liberated under 8 $50 bond and will appear in Tuesdays session of the police court.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

Hartford.-Charles Hopkins Clark Cheshire have been appointed by Gov. M. H. Holcomb delegates to the an- nual congress of the American Prison association to be held in New Orleans Nov. 19.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM City Now Provided With Thirty three Boxes-Five More to be Added Later.

The new fire alarm system in this city wRs officially in operation Satur- day. Several of the new boxes had been completed Friday but all or the outside work is now done and all that is left to do is the installation Of the switch board and storage batteries at the battery house in the rear of the Bank Street Engine House. The work is in charge of John T. Ashton and for the lasI four days, MT. Humphreys Of the GaheweH Company was with him. MT. Humphrys says that the syS- tenn is Q. K. and MT. Ashton says that the system is as good as any city has at the present time.
 Many Of the wires were removed from poles and placed in eonduits. In doing this, the boxes thus affected were placed on iron standards and the whole thing painted red. The new boxes, called the Peerless Box, are in- stalled in the business section and al- low several alarms to be rung in at the same tune and they will be sound ed on the bell in order, not at the same time.
 All wiring is done with copper wire and the wires may be distinguished by the white insularofs when they are carried on poles.
 There are six circuits with S3 boxes and five will be added at some future date. The new. boxes are fixed so That if the alarm wire touches a. high Cen- sion wire, a person trying to send in an alarm will not receive shock
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

Ridgefie1d.-The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad has filed a petition in the superior court at Bridgeport for the appointment of a receiver for the Ridgef1elG and New York Railroad company, alleging that expired July 1, 1909, and that nothing has been done to complete the line from Ridgefield to the New York state line.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
UNDER CANVAS,
Members of Home Guard Getting Fast.
 of Real Army Life at Range.

Members of the Danielson Home guard company are spending the hoh- day in camp at the rifle range south of here. The command went into camp Saturday afternoon and will remain there until late this afternoon.
 The erection of the companys tents proceeded during the rain Saturday morning, giving the guards a little tabte of some of the discomforts Of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
.Assisted Methodist Pastor.

Rev. Harry Sloan and Rev. Root, both of New Jersey assisted Rev Ro- bert s. Moore at the Methodist church Sunday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
JEWETT CITY

EmpIoyes of Burieson Company Given Outing to Rocky Point-Suilivan- DriscoII Marriase Announesd-Fer- mer Baptist Pastor Dead-Musieafs- Reception Rendered Rev. Father Masse.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
DANlElSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM.

Local GirIs to Enter coIlese-Heavy Travel Saturday-Red Cross to Have Tent at Woodstock Fair- Executive Committee of Farmers Association May Engage Assistant to County Agent, Also . Woman Worker
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
FUNERALS,
Nathaniel C. Barker

Funeral services for Nathaniel c. Barker were held at his home in Le- banon. Saturday afternoon at o'clock Rev. Mr. r.sClark officiating. Burial was in the Old Lebanon cemetery in charge of Undertaken Shapard. Mrs. Emma C. Harris Funeral services for Mrs. Emma c. Harris were held at her home at North Windham, Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Rev. E. J. Aver officiating. Burial was in North Windhan ceme- tery in charge of Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard.
 Mrs. Julia M. Prue.
 The death of Mrs. Julia M Prue oc- cured at her home in Eaglevflle, Sat urday morning. Mrs. Prue was a nA- tive of New Hampshire and had lived in Eagleville for five years. home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Funeral services were held from her Burial was in the Gurley cemetery in charge of Undertaken Hiram N. Fenn.
 Brief Mention
 Misses Imoeene and Harriet Man ming of Norwich, are visiting Mrs. A. H. Arnold of South street.
 Miss Irene Randall will leave today fMonday) for a seven day visit with relatives at the Randall homestead at Sterling, Conn.
 MT. and Mrs. Raymond Parker. have
  employed at the High school as a Mathematics teacher and is also the football coach. Saturday evening a car owned by Mrs. M. L. Hummell of Norwich broke down about one mile this side of An dover. The rear right axle broke and let the car down on the ground. No one was injured.
 An unknown dog killed five of a flock of White Wyandotte hens owned by Edward Kramer of windham Road, Friday. First Selectman E. P. Ches- broe went to MT. Kramer's home and adjusted the loss. The town is look ing for the dog.
 Miss Amy Weeks. who taught Eng fish for the past three years in Wind ham school was in this city for a few Saturday afternoon. Miss Weeks will teach in the Waterbury High school and she stopped of of her train for a few minutes talk with a former pupil.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
coIunbia Play ciears e4s.

The play presented by the Dramatic Club of the Columbia Grange was we'll This money will be used for improve ments on town property.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
A Problem.

If it takes 66 senators over three months to down seven obscssed and obstructive senators on a necessary war measure, how long can a soft shell crab balance a barrel of soft soap ?-Newark News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

Daniel Killeurey, twirier for the American Thread Company baseball team was hit with a stray baseball at the carnival at Recreation Park. Fri day evening. The accident occurred at the game where . coin op an Indian Club is, knocked off a table with a baseball. \An out town man was shooting and the ball slipped and nit Danny in the nose. He went to a prysician and found that his nose was broken.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Orrin S. Arnold.

Mrs. Orrin S. Arnold.
 Mrs. Lucy Buck Arnold. wife of Or rim S. Arnold, died Sunday morning at their home in Goodyear, just eight weeks after she fractured her hip. She was born October 22, 1S40, in. North Killing1y. the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Simon Buck. MT. and Mrs. Ar hold in 1873, April 17th, in Worcester and have since made their home in Goodyear. Mrs. Arnold leaves her husband and one son, H. Denham Ar mold of Elrnville.
 Miss Emma Knight.
 Miss Emma Knight died Saturday at Ballouville where she has made her home with Miss Roxie Bartlett. She leaves a sister, Ida J., of Winchen- don, Mass, a brother in Providence, and a brother in Phoenix, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
Long Stretch of Fine ,Watk.

A long stretch of concrFte walk is to be laid by the American Thread Company, etending from the end of the walk near the entrance to Recreation park to the Horseshoe bridge. This will make a continuous walk from the bridge at the foot of Ji1son's hill to the City limits at the Horseshoe Bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
FUN
Peter Cini=

The funeral of Peter Cini, who was drowned in the Rhode Island Mill pond Thursday, took place from St. Edwards church, Sunday afternoon. Rev. F. J. ONeill oficiated. Burial was in St. Edwards cemetery.
 Gorham- Battlefield.
 Frederick S. Gorham and Miss Ha- gel Battlefield were married at Grace church Saturday evening at six o'clock After a brief wedding trip they will make their home in Staf- fords Springs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
In City Court.

Harry Hanover pleaded guilty to a charge of intoxication at the Saturday session of the police court. He was fined two dollars and costs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
Small Workers Return to

There are many vacancies in the mills and offices in this city as q re- suit of the children going back to school.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
WILLIMANTIC
Ball Breaks spsetator's Nose.

1 represented. Already three accidents have been reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
DANIELSON

Thirteenth Company Now the Thirty eighth Company, Coast Artillery. National 0uard-fIew NaMe for Local Oreanixation-North Carolina Man Buys Sam Harris Farm-Home Guard Spends Week End Under Canvas at Rifle Range.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-04-26
MRS. p. C. RAYFIELD

Mrs. p. G. Rayfield, after brief
illness of pneumonia and complica-
tons, died at her home Saturday,
April 2lst The funeral services were
conducted at Thompson Creek Gene
terry the following Sunday, by her
pastor, the Rev. j. ID. Purvis.
Mrs. Rayfield is survived by her
husband and the following children:
Mrs. Ben Welsh, Mrs. A. M. Griggs,
Mrs. Boss Sellers, Mrs /. j. Davis,
.Ir., and Messrs. John, T. O., Claude,
Clarence and j. B. Rayfeld; and the
following brothers. Mr.. Elisha Smith
and Cary Smith.
The bereaved family have the SYM
pathy of the entire community.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-04-26
CHESTERFIELD, ROUTE 4

We are glad to note that Mr.. Arch
lie Douglass, who has been sick for
several weeks, is improving rapidly.
We are also glad to know that
the other sick folks on this route are
improving.
Mr.. Guss Clanton and Miss jamie
Smith were callers i'm the Shiloh sec
ton Sunday.
Mr.. j. ii. Dalrymplc was the dinner
guest at w. ID. Odom's Sunday and
in the afternon he took some Of Mr..
Odom's older children to ride.
Mr.. G.. N. Clanton and family Wis
tied at Mr.. Archie Douglass Sunday
evening.
Messrs. G.. N. and Guss Clanton
and j. ii. Dalrymple, of this route,
made business trip to Florence last
Wednesday.
Sheriff ID. p. Douglass and others
were motoring on this route Sunday
afternoon.
The entertainment at White Oak
last FRIDAY night was largely attend
ed and enjoyed by all. If, however,
anybody failed to enjoy it, you are
invited to como uUt next Friday,
April 9th. w are going to have
a fish-fry picnic and speaking. Ev-
2rybody invited t come and bring Il
basket with something good to eat in
it, Come out, MIR. Editor and be
with us and SPEAK FIR US about good
roads. We need road help in this
community.
Mr.. S. T. Atkin made a business
trip to Chesterfield Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Catoe visited
at Mr.. S. II. Atkinson's Sunday.
Mr.. Edc Poison and Mr.. Luther
Burr, of near Shiloh, visited Mr.. s.
T. Atkinson Sun!2y.
Best wishes to The Advertiser and
it's many readers.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-04-26
Wednesday-Negro Day

The negroes of Chesterfield coun-
~ held an agricultural preparedness
meeting at the court house YESTERDAY
It was largely attended The orator
Of the day was negro lawyer from
Sumter. The speaker brought good
message to his people and urged up
on them to grow foodstuffs. London
Craig also spoke, urging the mem
bers of his race to grow something to
eat and to be prepared to volunteer
when they were called upon to go to
the war. He pledged himself to en-
list when the call for negro troops
is made.
John Ratliffe was a speaker also
He said he was neither a farmer nor
a soldier but he was blacksmith.
(accent on the black, and to bring
their plows to him and he would
sharpen them and help prepare them
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-04-26
PORTER-TEAL
THERREL-BROCK

Chesterfield was agreeably surpris-
ed last Sunday when news was circu.
lated that two of her most popular
young couples had slipped away to
Charlotte the day before and were
quietly married in Trinity Methodist
church of that city.
Mr.. Edgar E. Porter, a substantial
and popular young business man Of
Chesterfield, and Miss Sallie B. Teal,
of Wadesboro, N. c.; and Mr.. Perry
Nj. Therrell, formerly Of the Bank Of
Chesterfield, but more recently CASH
ier of the Bank of Ruby and Mt.
Croghan, and Miss Annabelle Brock.
of Jefferson, Ga, were the happy
four.
Miss Teal, graduate Of North Caro-
lima State Normal School, has taught
for two years at the Pine Grove
school, near here. She is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. JAS T. Teal, a prominent
farmer of near Wadesboro, N. C.
Miss Brock has been teaching in the
high school here for two years and il
one of the most popular and efficient
of Chestcrfield's teachers.
Hearty congratulations have been
passed all around.