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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
IN A CROWDED SHOP.

FIRST Man--Can Wa stay here all
night:
Second Man (Aolptully)-We
won't take much room. | walk in
my sl,nn.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
OPPOSING CHARACTERISTICS.

GLOW stout Sam is! He is get.
ting as round as a ball"
That's so. but he's mighty
square fellow"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-08-03
At THE FOOTBALL GAME.

Horriticd Forcigner-Is this the
way You Americans fight?
Cain Nativc-Oh, 10. This is
only how we play.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
SATURDAY NIGHT ARRESTS.
John Kazur, Wanted Since August 13, 1916, Taken in for AssauIt-Louis Stacy Baked in Having Free Eat.

Saturday evening five arrests were made. Frank Paterick and Frank Dziob were arrested by officers Me Arthur and Killourey a little after s o'clock on Main street on a charge of breach of the peace. They were later released on bonds
 Joseph Bonk, 36. was arrested Tor sSsaulJing his wife, Saturday night. Bonk was recently before the court on a charge of non-support and is on probation now. He was released on a S1oo bond and will appear before the Monday police court
 Louis Stacy. 42. evidently thought that HyInan IsraePs lunch room was a free lunch counter. Saturday night. for after ordering and eating as big a meal as he could. walked off without paying He was stopped by one of the men in the restaurant and was ar rested on a charge of defrauding a restaurant keeper. He is lodged at the station house and will appear be- fore the court Monday
 The long arm of the law was em- phasized on John Kazur, who was ar rected by Officers Enander and Me Arthur on a charge of assault which took place over a year ago. He and Stephen Ia1stiber ambushed Saffron Dubrilo on Elm street on the evening of August 13, 1916. and hit Dubrilo
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Methodist church in Redbank, N. J. His topic was The Triumphant Life, based upon 1 Cor. 15:57.
 Final Bible Reading.
 At 1O30 in the auditorium Rev. R. S. Moore gave the final Bible reading in his very popular series of six, These readings have attracted good sized audiences. and have been very inspiring.
 Prayer was offered by Rev. J. B.. AldriCh, of JeWett City. Brother Moore's theme was the concluding part of the eleventh chapter of St Mat thews gospel. Some of Christ's words were specific, others universal. These words. beginning with verse 25, are for all men. You can't find such mag nificent thoughts in Plato or Shakes peare. Men cannot find God by their wisdom. God reveals his deepest truths to babes" You can't reason out your love for wife or child or Christ. Oftentirnes a man or wo- man who knows not God knows the way to the presence of the King. Gods love is revealed, not reasoned out. Christ alone reveals the Father. He alone gives rest while you work, not while you wait No blessing for the
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
MONTVILLE
Walks Laid About Fine New Palmer Memorial School Buiidlna-Hor1s Guard inspection Next Week

The new cement walk ln front Of frf Palmer Memorial school hfa been com ple:ed The building. winch Will -1 ready fof use when the fall term operr is one of the finest equipped schor. buildings in the state
 Dr. Leo Smauck of New York called on friends in town Tuesday
 Mrs. Swindeli of Windsor Locks la visiting her sister. Mrs. Gilbert
 Mrs. Frank Miner and c .fta- Kettle have returned after spens4 T few weeks with relatives ir Pr0vE. town and Cape Cod.
 Austin Lathrop has been spending the week with his Rrandfst1er. Fra rs Austin.
 George Bradford has a new seven passenger touring car.
 lll With Typhoid.
 The condition of Mrs. Jorn HaeGard who is quite III at me Memorial hos pital remains unchanged. She iH Fuf- fering from typhoid fever
 Dr. George Gilbert has retuTued f1 his hom, in New Haven after spendinF a few days with his mother.
 Mrs. John Page of New London and daughter Maud of Elizabeth. v. J.. vie ite6 friends here Tuesday
 Mrs. Bernard Johnson is ilf af her home in Oakdale.
 Home Guard inspection.
 The inspection of the Home guard has been postponed until rswt Wed nesdav evening when the members cf the company expect a big time
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Saturday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Peter Rabitaille.
 Reeeivinq Exemption Buttons.

Saturday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Peter Rabitaille.
 Receiving Exemption Buttons. A number of citizens of Spraguc who were notified to appear before the local board of exemption for Di- vision No. II, to pass examinations for military service and who failed to meet the requirements of this board are receiving buttons to show that they have been exempted.
 Forty Hours Devotion.
 At the masses in St. Mary's church Sunday, the pastor, Rev J. V. s. Bel langer, announced that the Forty Hours devotion would begin at the 9.30 o'clock high mass next Sunday.
 Church Renovation.
 Norwich firm has men redecor- ating the interior of the Baltic Metho- dist Episcopal church. The exterior also will be painted.
 Lost to TeftviIIe.
 The members of the Baltic Mule Spinners' team were defeated by the Taftville Spinners, to 5. in a close Street grounds at Taftville. Satur- day afternoon. The Baltic boys put up good game but the Taftville men proved the better players.
 Heard About Town.
 MT and Mrs. Patricl; Malone spent the week end with friends at Watch Hill.
 Charles Lacroix, Leo LegrQs, of Bal tic, and Edward Brown of Worces- cester. motored to Savin Rock Sun day.
 Girard Almquist and Albert Taylor have returned from cation spent with friends in Hartford
 Simon Holmes of the Fifth Com pany, c. A, recently spen+ a 24- hour furlough with Mir. and Mrs. Jo- seph Holmes of High street.
 MT and Mrs. Wheeler and fami- ly of Trenton N. l.. are spending a week with Mir. and Mrs G. A Cote at their bungalow in the Franklin HilIs.
 Misses Laura and Victoria Dupuis have returned after spe' An1g a few weeks vacation in New Bedford, and MsnvilIe, R. I.
 William Lasch iS spending a month vacation with friends in Dayville Hartford. Providence, R. l., and Springfield Mass
 Louis Trudeau was a Sunday visitor at Rocky Point.
 Joseph LaZul of Montreal is spend ing a month with friends in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
CHESTNUT HILL SCRAP.
Neighbors Quarrel as the Result of Gossip and Woman's Husband Has to Pay Her Fine.

There was excitement at Chestnut Hill Friday, when MT. Walker, agent 9 the Chestnut Hill station tried to investigate current rumorS.
 Friday noon. in the Chestnut Hill post office, Mrs. Dimon was told some things about her husband. She i'm mediately questioned her husband about the affair and trouble resulted between the husband and Mrs. Walker. Walker wanteds to find out about the affair so he took the mail pouch, which was thrown off at the station, up to the postoffice. but he and his wife were both stoned out of the yard.
 Walker immediately swore out a warrant for the arrest of Mrs. Dimon
 She appeared before the Lebanon authorities Saturday afternoon at 4.30 The room was crowded and most of the witnesses testified in behalf of MT. Walker. The judge fined Mrs. Dimon one dollar and costs. amounting to s143S, which was paid by her hus band.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

George Burke. Louis calsse, Aug ust Peloquin, Ira Leonard. Peter Nor maj and Frank Silva, local member of the Third Company, c. A. e., sta toned at Fort Wright were week er @ visitors at their homes. Leo BAPaEa and Albert Exley, members of the same company. spent Tuesday with home friends.
 Several from both villages were vis- itors at Fort Wright Sunday.
 Class Outing.
 MT. and Mrs. H. r.. Learned. accom- - panied by the boy members of Mrs. Leonard's Sunday school class recent lv enjoyed a days outing at the Drawb1dge.
 Mascot for Soldiers.
 Friends of the Third company. ~ A. C.. have forwarded a goat Co ths boys as requested for a mascot at Fort Wright
 Members of the Iadies' Aid s5cietg of the Versailles NJ. F. church en- Beach Thursday.
 and Misses Dorothen and Hazel An1ea of Putnam are guests Of Occum friends.
 Win Move to Vermont.
 Exoss Cassavant, employed hr the Totokett Manufacturing company s9 a slasher tender for the past E geafs. nas resigned 70 enter farming ffe li Cassavant will soon move his famt. 10 Newport, Vt. where he has re- gently secured n farm
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
wiIIimant;c Wins Acain.

Wiilimantic won from South Wind- ham, Saturday afternoon. at Recrea- ton Park, the score being 43. The game was the fourth in a five game series to decide the championship be- tween South Windham and Williman- tic.
 The Submarine Pirates and the So- dom Stars played a close game at Recrea ton Park, Sunday afternoon when the former were held down to two runs. both scored in the ninth although the other side scored no runs. The game was very interesting and was witnessed by a fair sized crowd. No admission was charged, as usual.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Middletown.-.Mother M Agnes 0f St. Eliza beth's convent dieds Frida' following a general breakdown inri- dent to her advanced years. An Inter esting event in her life was the crin- Eratton of her golden jubilee. January q. 1913, at the convent ln this cIfr. Mother Agnes came to this rtty when St. Elizabeth's convent was com uleted in 1872. having rome with seven other sisters from Ireland on invita- - ton of Bishop Farley. then head Of this diocese. The na mo of Mothe- Agnes fin the world was Heatr- She was an accomplished musician and iu her younger years tauEl-t music in Che convent.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Chanaes in ReaimentaI Officers.

Several changes have been made in the personnel of the officers of the local company at New Haven since the changing of the regiments. Cap tain TeiSing of Company l. has been transferred to a supply company at Boston. His place was taken by Cap tain McGart of Meriden. Lieutenant Fullerton, Company Is only lieutenant, has been transferred to Company F. in which he is the first senior lieuten- ant. Many of the men were home over Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
BOLTON NOTCH

Miss Mabel Howard is spending Che week at South Coventry lake.
 Mrs. Goodrich and son were ln Hart ford Wednesday
 Mir TIcus' two sons from Waterbury are visiting him.
 William Evans of south Manchester was in town Sunday.
 F.. A. Shaw was in New York and Albany over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Surprise Party.

surprise party was given to Miss Florence Chase at II Temple street. Saturday evening with about 35 of her friends present. During the ev- ening she was presented with a crepe de chine waist by one of her girl friends. Party games were played and late in the evening refreshments were served. MusicYal selections were given by Miss Mary Coke and Miss Ruth Herrick. Miss Coke also gave a vocal solo. The party, which commenced at s.45. adjourned at a late hour. Those present were: Will liam O'Brien of Hartford. James Mo rim of Bristol. Mary Cope of Hartford, Henry Carter of New London, Anne Hansen of Fall River and the follow ing of this city: the Misses Olive Houle, Rose Eoule. Nelly Harn, Lena Harn, Emma Ga1ouette. Dorothy Bish- op, Lena King. Anna Johnson, Pau line Chase. Irene Chase. Ruth Her Bicke Olive Houle. Mary Coke. Odini C1outier and Lillian King and Edward Brown, Ernest Herriclz. Thomas O. Brien, James Casey. Edward Rlynn, Arthur Casey. William Backus, Leo Ellis, Omer Houle. Arthur Brown, Carl Manning, Daniel Shearer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
WILLIMANTIC.

over the head with a bottle, cutting him badly. Lustiber was arrested at the time and paid his fine but Kazur left town and had not been back since. He came back for a christening. Sat urday evening, and was arrested.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Clnton.-A shark shot at Clinton Beach last week mea sured 6 feet and inches long. MT. Clark, a summer resident, who was catching Wrinkles for bait, by wading along shore with a crab net discovered the fish, and thought it purpoise. He hurried to his house for his rifle and shot the fish three times. It was then dragged up on the beach. The shark was dis covered near the shore, but did not nolest nor bite any who were in bath ing there at the time. But what is a poor shark 10 do. when he gets among bathers dressed in 1917 bathing suits This shark proba bly opened his eyes so wide that he didn't have any room to open his mouth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Suit Claiming Wages Due.

Papers for another civil suit were served in this city, Friday night, by Constable Thomas KilIourey on Mir. and Mrs. Phillip Norman for S75. The action was brought by Floriam Keros- key of Windham through his attorney. Patrick J. Danahey, and the suit is over wages which Keroskey claims Norman owes him. A horse and a COW were attached by the constable. The case will be heard September 1, before Justice of the Peace Charles A. Capen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Chief c. D. Arnold of tae Putnam fire department said Saturday that it is probable the citys new automobile fire truck, authorized purchased last spring, may arrive here the latter part of this week, although no definite promise of it's appearance here on any particular day has been specified. The truck is being made ready Tn Boston and is all ready for delivery to the city except for equipping it with tires. The truck probably will be run over land from Boston to Putnam, as there is much delay in getting shipments through by freight.
 Saturday morning an Americana La France automobile truck equipped with bumper, was in this city, being run over the road from Webster to Groton, Conn.,, to wtich towns fire fighting apparatus it is to be added.
 The crew in charge of delivering Arnold at his place of business on Front street, and crowd quickly gathered. believing it to be Putnam 6 new machine. The Groton truck is the last word in machines of it's kind and cost in the neigh borhood of 5000 It was built by the same company hat supplied the auto truck which has done such splendid service in this city in the past two years.
 The truck was shipped from the factory at EImira last Wednesday, over the B.. and A. and arrived at Webster Friday. On account of a freight embargo on the New Haven road, the truck was unloaded at Web ster and run overland to Groton, that its delivery might be expedited.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
To Decide Pay of Assessors.

4 special town meeting will be held at the town hall Thursday evening. August 30, to decide what the pay of the assessors will be. An increase of the pay is necessary as two of the board have resigned and the other one, whose term expires this year does not intend to accept the nomination again.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Called Out for Eothinq,

Engine Company, No. l. of this city. was called to Mansfield at the ruins of the Eaton's Ice House, Sunday afternoon, as they were told that the ruins were again in flames. When they arrived everything was quiet.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

steeple jack was secured and com menced work putting up a staging. The bricks of the chimney will be re- moved as far as it is damaged and then the chimney will be built up to it's former height
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Deserves carneoie Medal.

William Gates is visiting his mother, Mrs. Hattie Gates. of this city. While in Massachusetts recently, MT. Gates saved a young lady from drowning and found the body of one who had drowned during the rescue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Brief M ention.

The two kittens at the town building may have to go hungry for the next two weeks as Grandpa Joe Ellis, the caretaker of the building and head an imal trainer will leave on his vacation. His place will be taken by James Ackeman. assistant janitor at Wind ham High School.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
BALTIC.
Exempted Men Receiving Governmen Buttons-Method Church Beinl Renovated Mule Spinners' Tean Loses at TaftviIIe, 7 to 5.

Sunday afternoon the driver of an out of town automobile speeded through Main street at about 50 miles an hour and narrowly escaped hit ting a team, which turned into Main street from one of the avenues.
 Ralph RabitailIe of the Fifth Com pany, c. A., U. S. A, stationed at Fort Terry, spent 36-heur furlough
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
What Is Going On Tonight.

Ancient Order of Hibernians, Divis- Ion No 1. the Opera House Block.
 Knights of Pythias, Natchoug lodge No. 22, Odd Fellows Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
FARMER EXEMPTED.
Kingsley Brown, of Windham,
 Farmer, Has Appeal Granted.

The first emption was made by the district exemption board at Hartford on an appeal from the decision of the local board, Friday, when they granted exemption to Kingsley Brown of Windham on the ground of being en- gagged in agriculture on an extensive scale. MT. Brown is unmarried.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Crossing Boards Replaced.

The boards on the crossing at the station were repaired Sunday. Those under the first track were replaced by new ones as they were routed. The work was done on Sunday since the continual passing of trains, wagons and automobiles would make it impos- sible on week days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Brief Mention.

 Arthur Squires of Willimantic is to spend a week camping at Pleasant Beach.
 A city employee has been on the foot bridge repairing the wire on the side of the walk.
 Railroad street and that part of Main street is dirty and sticky as the result of recent oiling.
 Edward B. Bliss of Hartford, Awho has been spending his vacatioa in Lebanon, returned to his home Sun day.
 Mrs. Charles F1ubacher and daugh- ters Alice and Ida left Saturday for two weeks visit with relatives at Hackensack, N. J.
 Miss Loretta Nevins of 25 Bellevue street and Miss Helena Nevins of the Films, have gone to Pleasant View where they will stay for a week.
 The band concert which was post poned from last Tuesday evening was held Sunday evening. A large crowd was present and enjoyed the program especially the trombone sole.
 An automobile party consisting of Mayor and Mrs. Daniel P. Dunn and their niece Miss Katherine Hurley, tomobile trip over the Mohawk Trail and through the Berkshires to Albany.
 Colonel E. D. Fenton. of Evanston, ome B. Baldwin of this city, have re- at Boston. E. D. Fenton, who is one of the salesmen for the Windham Silk company. is staying with Captain Fen ton, his brother.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Repairina Stack.

The smaller of the two large chim- neys at the Quidnick- -Windham Manu
 featuring plant on Bridge street. is being repaired. The chimney was cracked about two years ago and since then the crack has grown larger until it extended about five feet from the top of the chimney. A Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Presented Wrist Watch.

Roy Downer, a recent recruit in the medical corps of the regular army, was given a farewell supper at the Windham Inn, Saturday evening by the Emeralds a society of which he is member About thirty of the SO ciety were present. making the trip in automobiles. The affair was a chicken supper with all the "fixins." During the supper Mr. Downer was presented with handsome emerald ring and wrist watch by Mir. Me Carthy on behalf of the society. Rick answered with a speech.
 MT Downer leaves on the 6.2o train for Boston and many Of his friends are planning to see him off.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

to Worcester after a weeks stay with relatives here.
 Miss May Hammitt of Daniel8on was a recent guest of Mrs. Hermon O. Gibbs.
 Mrs. Earle Holbrook of Lebanon has been spending several days with her sister. Mrs. Thomas LillibridEe. T
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27

Marseilles telegram reports that a landslide has occurred at Cape Jan et burying workmen, soldiers, hors es, and carts. It IS believed that 12 men lost their lives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
ELkS ENJOY ANNUAL
 CLAMBAkE SUNDAY
Over 200 Attend Event at HoIbrook
 Grove.

The clambake at Holbrook Grove on West Main street. Sunday after noon, given by Willimantic Lodge, No. 1131, B. P. o. E.. was complete sue cess, even the weather giving the best it could. Over two hundred ElkS were present, visitors coming from as far as Palmer and they had a fair sam ole of what Willimantic could do. The chowder was served at II o'clock and the Lake was at o'clock. The athletic sports occupied the men from 11.30 until the bake was ready. The opening event was a base and the single men which was won by the latter. the score being 12 to 10. The battery of the married men was Ernest Mleody and John Mccarthy, while the battery for the single men consisted of Robert Kelley and Rod erick Dion. Edmund Peloquin of the single men won the s goldpisce of fered to the man who made the first run.
 The other events were as follows:
 100-yard dash-First place, Edmund Peloquin, s5 goldpiece; second place, Samuel Delworth of Norwich box of cigars; third place, Arthur T. McQuil- Ian.
 Shoe Race-Ffrst place, Ernest Mel ody, pair of shoes; second place, Ed ward Portelance box of cigars: third place. MT. Denny. s5 worth of laun- dry work at the Maverick Laandry.
 f1pe Race-f lrSI plaCe, EdHund Portelance, $S pipe; second place, Err nest Melody. handbag: third place, Michael Longo, $5 in gold
 Fat Mems Race (minimum weight 200 pounds)-First place. John Me Carthy, Stetson hat; second place, Edmund Portelance. chair: third place, Thomas Foley, ham.
 Those who were in charge of the affair and responsible for it being a success are as follows:
 Sport commit tee-FdnuOd Porte lance. chairman. Jasper McGlOne, sec retary: Frank Lincoln.
 Entertainment committee-C. A. Gates, D. P. Dunn, J. Brick. P. Lar amee.
 Bake committee-Thomas Foley chairman. John F. Collins, secretary; George Vander7nan, George PeIoquin, Ne1So11 Daniels
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
YANTIC

Rev. N. Mclean Goldie who left Yantic for Lyme and who has been secretary of the Y. M. C. A al Fort Terry and who left town last week via San Francisco and Japan for Rus sia where he is to be a chaplain in one division of the Russian army. pre- sented him a well equipped black lea - ther travelling bag. MT. Goldie is well suited to the work he is to do. having spent years as missionary on the con- tinents of Europe and A sia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
Entertained Glass Members.

Miss Agnes Woodruff entertained 31 members of Alpha class of the Church of the Good Shepherd at a chicken dinner and salad supper at the Colo nial Thursday. Many of tha cla ss worked on knitted articles for the Red Cross, others did fancy work and mu- sic was enjoyed throughout the day and games were provided for the chil- dren present. Miss Woodruff was as- sisted in serving bv her mother. Mrs. Woodruff, and sister, Mrs Joseph Nc Kenzie, and Mrs. Myron Ladd.
 Heard and Seen.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Burns have returned. after two weeks vacation spent at Hartford. Watch Hill and Rocky Point.
 Miss Flora l.. Forte is spending two weeks with friends and relatives at Spencer and Leominster.
 Miss Katherine T. Kane has return ed from a brief stay at Leominster.
 MT. and Mrs. Herman Bother and son Charles have returned to New MT Rother's parents. Mir. and Mrs. Carl Rother
 Miss Catherine Murphy has return ed to Franklin after a visit here with her cousin. Miss Marjorie Kingsley.
 At Beach Gathering.
 Mr and Mrs. Frederick K. Kingsley, Miss Marjorie Kingsley. Jason and fTeueTick- RlHSSIeHs AfS. M- D- VI T. phy and Miss Catherine Murphy of Franklin. Miss Ethel Mullen, Estvess Alquist and Edna Alquist of Baltic enjoyed a reunion at Ocean Beach re- gently. the guests of MT and Mrs. Timothy Leary, of New London.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph. Shrimpton of New York are spending two weeks in town, guests of Mir. and Mrs. Carl Bother.
 Miss Nellie Driscon was a recent guest of her cousin, Miss Mary R. OHearn of Bridgeport.
 Miss Margaret Lyons has returned
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
OcCUM AND VERSAILLES

Friends Visit Soldiers at Fort Wright Glass Outing at Drswsridse- cassavant Family to Move to Yer mont.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-27
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

New Automobile Fire Truck May Ar
 rive This Week Truck on Way from Eimira to Greten Demonstrat-
 ed-Red Cross to Provide Comforts for Men of New Army-Major John A. Ha5bers to Inspeat Home Guard.