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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
W. Va. Mine strike Serious.

Bechey w Va.-The walkout OF
miners in this section appears to be
growing daily more serious. From all
parts Of the county come rumors OF
discomfort that do not augur well for
the industrial stability Of Raleigh
county. a general strike is on at the
Beckicy and Mabscott mines OF the
New River Company and q similar sit.
uation is threatened at Eccles The
men az the Beckley mines. q is said.
ARE asking for the accomplishment Of
I've men recently discharged.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

try Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound took six bottles and today
am a healthy woman able to do my own
homework. l wish every suffering
woman would try Lydia E. Pinkham s
Vegetable Compound, and find out for
themselves how good it is. Mrs. CARL
A. KIESo, 500 North Ave, Aurora, Ill.
The great number of unsolicited tes-
timonials on file at the Pinkham Lab
oratory, many of which are from time
to time published by permission, are
proof of the value of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, in the
treatment of female ills.
Every ailing woman in the United
States is cordially invited TO write to
the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.
(confidentiaD, Lynn, Mass, for special
advice. 1t is free, will bring you health
and may save your life.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
Mine Strike Ends.

Irwin. Pa - Mysterious influence,
said to have been brought TO bear in
the last few days. resulted in the set
Element Of the strike in the Hermine-
Yukon coal mining district, where s.
600 coal miners Of the Keystone Coal
and Coke Company and the Ocean
Coal Company walked out. State
troopers who were assigned TO the
strike zone during the week were
withdrawn. The men resumed work
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
Negro Hiehwayman Kills Man.

Chester, Pa.-William Il. Turner OF
Baltimore. superintendent of construc-
ton OF the new Westinghouse plant
near this city. was shot and killed by
negro highwayman at Essington. He
was shot in the back as he complied
with the negro's order TO throw up his
hands.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
prnw Espeeted Thls Week.

Washington - When the drawing
OF lots under the selective conscrip-
ton law will be carried out remains
uncertain. hut war department officials
we're hopeful that completion Of local
exemption machinery throughout the
country, on which the great lottery
now Is waiting. would be accomplished
by the end Of the week
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
Dead woman's Body Found.

Greensburg. Pa.-The body Of Mrs
Joseph Dunnick. aged 26. of Hempfield
township. was found on the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad tracks near her home
While foul play is suspected, IT is
thought the woman might have been
struck by a train.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
Argentina Anqered At DELAY.

Buenos Aires.-There is a persistent
report that rupture between Argen-
tina and Germany is imminent. Ger
many it is further reported. has re-
fused satisfaction for the torpedoing
of the Argentine steamer Toro. which
mas been the subject of official inves-
igation.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
CUTICURA COMPILATIONS
Are Usually Remarkably Soft and
Clear-Trial Free.

Make Cuticura Soap your everyday
toilet Soap, and assist IL now and then
as needed by touches of Cuticura Oint-
ment 10 soften, soothe and heal. Moth
ing better 10 make the complexion
clear. scalp free from dandruff and
hands soft and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere. ADV.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
A Little Game.

Come on" said the first flea, as ne
hoped from the brown bears left fore
leg; come over and join me mt "a short
game OF golf"
Golf" exclaimed the second flea
hastily taking bite Of hyena where
in the realm of Barnum are we go
ing TO play golf7"
why" said the first flea, tower on
the lynx. of course"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
UnfearIno.

"The first shall be last and the last
shall be first" quoted the devout citl-
zen
at makes no difference TO me how
you arrange EN-" replied the expert
commerciallst. 'T'H get mine either
way I'm the middle man."
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

Charley. dear" exclaimed young
Mrs. Torkns, heres a book that says.
Uneasy lies the head that wears p
crown"
"Its perfectly true. isn't it7"
"Of course. But wasn't SO just n
trife silly FOR any monarch TO 90 to
bed with his crown on In the first
placer
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

Mrs Iearwedd John. when we
were first married you used always TO
say grace before heals you never do
10 now.
fcorwcdd- ann not so much afraid
0f your cooking now.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

you must diet, madam" said the
doctor firmly.
"And by dieting J don't mean eat-
ing less nj the table and more On the
pantry"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

severe pains in my
back and sides until
/ became so weak l
could hardly walk
from chair TO chair,
and got so nervous
l would jump at the
slightest noise. l
was entirely unfit
TO do my house
work, l was giving
up hope of ever be-
ing well, when my
sister asked me TO
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

Now IL the Time 10 Get MIA -, ri.

NOW ~ the Time fo Get Rld ~ 49,.
Ugly Spots.
,.i,htre no longer the slightest noed 81
t-tllht ashamed Of your frerkfro 49, 80
Wes.Ii ptlon othine - double etrcnrtb - ~
si,.,,.' ~ remove these homeiv spota
oiHpiy get an ounce OF ofhln. s,.,t., L.
sWthgth-- from your druggist aed . i.I = :
sbt,,s ol It night and morning ana vo1
EI.t ION see that even the worst frootfee
oorr .u" 20 gienppeor. while the urhfor
&c uate vanished entirely 10 IL aeiIoro
W. i.pIs lhan one ounce is needed III -c-,-
clear complexion ' "rahtilni
otblSo,' sure 70 ask FOR tho double strength
money back n n fails TO remove 1890 %
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
international ACKNOWLEDGMENT

"Can the new recruit talk French?"
mo. but he knows how 10 walk
Spanish"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
j. NJ. WATTS.
Sept. 20, 1916. Wattsville, Miss.
Prove What SWamp-Roof VIII Do For You

Send ten cents TO DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. Regular ffty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all
drug stores.-Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
MRS. KIESO SICK
SEVEN MONTHS
Restored to Health by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

Aurora, Ill.-"For seven long months
I suffered from a female trouble, with
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

Grace thou thy house and let not
that grace thee."-Benjamin Franklin
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

"When 7 say a thing I mean So" ex-
claimed the emphatic man.
but sometimes" replied Miss Cay
enne. that only makes it wOrsei"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

Isn't she beautyY
She has more beauty than sense
my boy"
lhots right When 7 want wis.
dom ] can read the encyclopedia
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

How did Blanche happen 10 marry
on opticianT
III was goo opticlan that asked her .
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
Full Dollars Worth.

Let us never speak, then. Of profits
and OF patriotism in the same SEN
tence. but face facts and meet them.
Let us do sound business. but not in
the midst Of n mist.
Many grievOus burden of taxa
ton will be laid on this nation. I'm this
generation and in the next, to pay for
this war; let us see 10 it that for
every dollar that is taken from the
peoples pockets 1t shall he possible to
obtain n dollars worth OF the sound
stuff they need.
Let me turn for n moment to the
ship owners of the United States and
the other ocean carriers whose ex-
ample they have followed, and ask
them IL they realize what obstacles,
what almost insuperable obstacles
they have been putting in the way Of
the successful prosecution of this war
by the ocean freight rates they have
been eXacting
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19
Druggists Experience With
Kidney Medicine

I have handled and sold DIR. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root for some time and have
heard customers claim that it had pro.
duced very satisfactory results in differ
ent ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder. | have nothing but favorable
reports at hand and my personal opin-
ion is that there is NOT anything on the
market that will equal Swamp-Root for
disease of the kidneys, liver and bladder
and L know of physician who is a very
strong believer in the merits of Swamp
Root. Very truly yours.
THE j. NJ. WATTS NERO. STORE.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-07-19

wards paid in money. not I'm the mere
liberation of the world.
Il take. ii for granted that those
who argue thus do not stop to think
what that means.
do they mean that you must be
paid. must be bribed. to make your
contribution. a contribution that costs
YOU neither drop of blood nor tear.
when the whole world is I'm travail and
men everywhere depend upon and call
To YOU 10 bring them out Of bondage
and make the world fit place to live
in again, amidst peace and justice?
Appeals TO Honor.
DO they mean that YOU will exact
n price. drive bargain. with the men
who are enduring the agony OF this
war on the battlefieldS. I'm the trenches.
amidst the lurking dangers of the sea,
or with the bereaved women and pitt
full children. before you will come for
ward To do your duty and give some
part OF your life. i'm easy, peaceful
fashion, for the things we are fight
ing for, the things we have pledged
our fortunes. our lives. our sacred hon
or 10 vindicate and defend-liberty
and justice and fair dealing and the
peace of nations7
"Of course you will not. II is in
conceivable. Your patriotism is OF the
same self-denying stuff as the pa
triotism OF the men dead or manned
on the fields of France, or else II is
not patriotism at all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

Would you discover her birthstone and
learn her characteristics from the Sign
of the Zodiac? Just look at the lining
of her Hudson seal and skunk coat from
Balch. Price & Co. Elisabeth Risdon.
the Kate of The Manxman. is reveal
ing the secret in this Zodiac Pussy Viii
low lining, which shows amethyst as the
jewel for February, and Pisces, the Sign
governing the natural lovers of the
world, as the star in the ascendancy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

M. Edwards, Of Johannes
burg, South Africa, who dined
often and we'll at the Hotel
Belleclaire during his stay IN
New York, was so impressed
with our Apple Pie that when
he sailed for home on the
steamship City Of Calcutta
Friday, August u, he took with
him two Belleclaire Apple Pies,
calculating that they would last
him about FIVE days, on the
basis of eating three pieces a
day.
Mr.. Edwards is some apple
pie eaterl He thinks our Apple
Pie is the greatest dish he ever
ate. He told us before sailing
Your Apple Pie almost per-
suadeth me to become an
American.
Belleclaire Apple Pie is gain
ing fame all over the world.
MIR. Edwards will tell every
body in johannesburg about it
and Johannesburg (think Of
IT'D is 5000 miles from Broad
way.
He liked Belleclaire cooking
throughout, and he will talk
about that. too.
If you are thinking of max
ing your home in a home hotel,
as the Belleclaire is-where you
will get good cooking and good
service-you had better see US
now about leasing an apart
ment.
ROBERT D. BLACkMAN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

When French soldiers pass
the time away back of the
lines in a friendly bowling
match. they use old car
fridge shells for pins. Per-
sonally, we prefer the regu-
lation wooden ones,
GiiiamS ScytiC,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-02

Mr.. Sidney Drew takes a
knitting lesson from friend
wife. We noticed these
srnile-provoking screen IA
vorites having a good laugh
themselves the other eve
ming at Potash and Perl
mut;er' S movie tribulations
in " Business Before Pleas
ure. BAN Nr1rs Srrios.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-23
Local Laconics.

Councilman Frederick E. Fowler has returned from business trip to Ohio There will be a regular session of the Westerly probate court today (Tues- ! day).
 Bronze eagles surmount the bronze work of the counters in the Industrial Trust company.
 There are two movie houses in Paw catuck that could not exist without Westerly patronage.
 The officers of Granite council, R. A.. were installed Monday evening by Grand Chaplain E. Le Roy.
 A certain film was the subject of discussion in the Congregational and Catholic churches of Pawcatuck Sum- day.
 cooking main of large proportion was pulled off Sunday afternoon over the river and not far from the village of Pawcatuck.
 James M. Pendleton, Rev. Joseph L. Peacock and Arthur L. Perry will at tend the Brown university alumni din- ner in the Copley- Plaza hotel, Boston, tonight CTuesday).
 There is no move as yet to build a hotel at Watch Hill to take the place of the burned Watch Hill house. In consequence the hotel accommodations at the hill during the next season will be inadequate.
 An automobile operated by William was Vincent lane Sunday afternoon direct ly into a Watch Hill trolley car A front wheel of the auto was smashed. No her damage.
 Moving pictures of alleged immoral tendencies are denounced from the Pawcatuck pulpits. specially aimed at a reel announced for exhibition in a local movie house during the present week. The pulpit attacks had their effect on the patronage.
 Herbert M Gaffey, who died in Me- moria1 hospital, New London, Satur- erly, where he was frequent visitor. He was a son of the late Thomas F. Gahey, a former owner of the Martin house property in Westerly.
 The address of Attorney John J. Fitzgerald of Pawtucket on Opportunf- session at the Catholic club Sunday afternoon. Interesting talks were also made by Fathers Kelledey and Dreyer of the Church of the Immaculate Con- ception.
 While there is evidently apparent in terest in the work of Billy Sunday in Boston in the local pulpits, still there was not sufficient enthusiasm among church people to take advantage of a reduced round trip railroad fare to Billy Sunday. Rev. F. A. Mcdonald r.ade an effort to secure the required number for the reduced fare, but did not succeed.
 Prof. w. H. P. Faunce, president of Brown university, in speaking to the students of the Westerly High school. said that session attended by 800 students of a Rhode Island college these questions were unanswered: :: What is the prevailing language of South America ?'' (Which city, New York or New Orleans is nearest to South America 2'' The u11eStions ruara not put to the student body of the Westerly High school
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-23
CHEERFUL WORDS
For Many . Norwich Household.

To have the pains and aches of a bad back removed-to be entirely free from annoying, dangerous urinary dis orders is enough to make any kidney sufferer grateful The following advice of one who has suffered will prove helpful to hundreds of Norwich read CTS.
 Mrs. c. B. Fowler, 5s1 East Main Street, Norwich. says: T am very seldom without Doan's Kidney Pills in the house, which buy at The Lee & Osgood Co. I have attacks of back ache, which come on from a cold. Sometimes overwork brings on dull pains across my kidneys. I don't use Doan's Kidney Pills continually but only when my back aches and feels weak and then have never failed to get relief. I have always heard Doan's Kidney Pills well spoken of and I rec ommend them highly in view of my own experiences with them"
 Price 500, at all dealers. Don't sim ply, ask for kidney remedy = get Doan's Kidney Pills the same that Mrs. Fowler had. Foster -MiIburn Co.,, Props. Buffalo. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-23
WESTERLY NEWS AND NOTES
Annual Election Womans Exchange-Granite Council, Royal Arcanun Installation-Women Crowd Theatre to See Much Talked of Picture Film.

l attraction was vice as it actually ex- ists in the large cities" This picture was barred from production in some cities, and protest was filed with the seIectmen of the town of Stondngton against the picture being shown on the state line. The management Of the house gave free exhibition of the picture for the information of the se- lectmen, they to decide whether the picture was to be shown the public, or so much thereof would pay the admission price, The free exhibition extended beyond the regular matinee opening time, hence the crowd on the stairway. The selectmen did not dis approve, the doors were opened to the public and the picture was reeled off. It is said the selectmen remained through the second performance.
 At the annual meeting of the West erly Exchange for Women's Work these officers were elected: Miss Har- riet Cottrel, president; Mrs. George A. Champlin, vice president; Mrs. George N. Burdick, treasurer; Miss Baldwin. superintendent. The board of mana gers is composed of the officers and the following named ladies: Mrs. c. Byron Cottrell. Mrs. James M. Pendle- ton, Mrs. William Segar. Mrs. Jane Phillips, Mrs. Charles Perry, Mrs. Henry Milner, Mrs. E. V. Moulton, Miss Elizabeth Taylor, Mrs. Orville Still man, Mrs. Frank c. Pagan and Mrs. David McG. Newell.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-23

Desforges; second auditor, Miss Rose Anna Goabeille; first inspectress, Mrs Elizabeth Desforges; second inspert- ress, Mrs Exavier Cyr; mistress of ceremonies, Miss Marie Rose Casa want.
 lain, Rev. J. H. Seiferman; physician, honorary president. Joseph Boisvert; president, Azarias Grenier; vice pres ident, Horace Mailhotte; secretary, Joseph Couture; assistant secretary, Charles Messier; treasurer, F. c. Cas- avant; instructor, Joseph Couture; auditors, Horace Mailhotte, Charles Messier; master of ceremonies, Mon sieur Gilbert Harpin; inspector. George Lefebore; second inspector, Pierre Pierre Briant
 Brief addresses were made by Rev. J. J. McCabe, Rec. J. H. Sieferman, Messrs. TetreauIt, Robitaille and Halle. Azarias Grenier gave the address Of thanks. Refreshments were served.
 There were many visitors from Dam ielson, Moosup, Baltic, Norwich and Taftville.
 Personal Mention
 Mrs. Frank Stetson, Myrtle and Wayland Stetson are visiting in Prov idence. Guests at the Stetson home on Sunday were MT and Mrs. c. D. Dunn and MT. and Mrs. James Frink of Chi copee, Mass.
 Decoration for Expert Marksman. a war department decoration awarded him for his skill in rifle shooting. In order to win these medals rifle shoot ing is reduced to science, being a far different proposition from the average persons conception of such shooting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-23

vert north of the Watch Hill wharf into the Water street gutter near the railroad station.
 In the town court of Stoningtoa, Saturday evening, Harry Brown was adjudged guilty of intoxication and a fine of 8 and costs imposed. He paid.
 Michael Edward Kane, who died Saturday in the borough. after a long illness, was a star second baseman of the old Rhode Island base ball league He served four years in the Twelfth United States cavalry. He leaves his widow and two children. and is also survived by his mother, four brothers and two sisters.
 At the meeting of the Stonington Mill club, this (Tuesday) afternoon, Mrs. Henry Robinson Palmer will speak on Early Dutch Painters and Miss Louise Trumbull will tell of the Dutch in Holland.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-23
OBITUARY.
Nelson Burrows.

Nelson Burrows died at his home on Prospect street, West Mystic, Sum- day afternoon after only weeks ill., ness with pneumonia. He was born in Mystic Sept Is, 1879, and was a young man loved by all who knew him. He has been employed by the J. W. Lathrop company for the past five years. He was the son of Helen Bromley and the late Frank Burrows He leaves his wife, who was Matte Chapman, and one son, Robert A. Bur- rows, his mother, and two brothers. Dr. Rhodes Burrows of Mystic and Dr. Tracy Burrows of Boston.
 Monday Club Meets.
 The meeting of the Monday club was held at the home of Mrs. George H. Miner on Elm street Monday after noon.
 Short Paragraphs.
 Mir and Mrs. Fred Frazier have re- turned to Peacedale, R. T., after a visit with MT. and Mrs. Edward G. Cam eron.
 Jesse B. Stinson is i'll at his home with grip.
 MT and Mrs Amos Lamphere are the guests for two weeks of their daughter, Mrs. Thomas Doyle, in Will limantic.
 Dr. c. F. Congdon has a new tour ing car.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-23
JOINT INSTALLATION
Of Councils ChapIeau and Joan of Arc
 Held Sunday Evening.

The officers of the two societies, Counseil Chapleau No. 152, and Con- sell Ste. Jeune d. Arc 279, were install ed Sunday evening in the French club rooms in the Town building. The off, cers who installed Conseil Ste. Jeune d. Arc officers were President F. K Lemieux of Danielson, vice president, Miss M. .Dore, Moosup; honorary pres ident, Miss Mary Jane Gauvin, Baltic; dean, Mrs. Azilda Lacroix, Baltic; mis- tress of ceremonies, Miss Ovilfa Bacon, Willimantic.
 The officers who installed Conse1 Chapleau were: President, F. K Le- mieux,, Danie1son; vice president, Jo- seph Pratte, Baltic: honorary presi- dent, Joseph Halle, Danielson; dean, J. O. Robitaille, Moosup, master of ceremonies, J. B. Caron, Norwich.
 The officers installed were for Con- sell Ste. Jeanne d. Arc: Spiritual di- rector, Joseph H. Sieferman: physi elan, Dr. Rainville; dean, Madame Si- villa Bachand; honorary president, Mrs. Aurore Gobeille; president, Miss Ag1ae Terrien; vice president, Mrs Felix Gillet; secretary, Mrs. Laura Grenier; assistant secretary, Mrs. Azil- da Menard; directress, Mrs. Regina Lapointe; treasurer. Mrs. Philomene Gosselin; first auditor Mrs. Elizabeth
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-23
BEGINS YEAR WITH $sse.
Rev. Father Hart's Report Shows Prosperous Year for St. Patrick's Church.

The annual report of St. Patrick's church, read at the 10 o'clock mass Sunday morning. shows the parish to be in good financial standing. The amount on hand Dec. 31, 1915, was $314.01. The total amount of money received during the year by collections and from other sources amounted to $5,362.25. The total amount expended during the year was $5,026.01. The balance Jan. 1, 1917, is $336.24.
 During the year new cement walks have been laid in front of the church and a steam heating system has been installed at a cost of nearly $1,S00, which has greatly added to the com fort of the church. The parish starts the year favorably, Rev. M. R. Hart and his people working well together for the church interests.
 Elects Officers.
 The annual meeting of the Mystic Valley Water company was held in the office of the s. E. Packer company. The semi annual dividend of 2 per c mt. was voted as last year. The fol- lowing officers were elected: Presi- dent, D. Burrows Spaulding; treas Fuller of Putnam; secretary, George E. Grinnel1; directors, Lucius H. Fuller, D. Burrows Spaulding, Frank W. Bat ty. Edward E. Fuller, Henry B. Moves, G. H. Gilpatric and Frank Newcomb; auditors, George E. Grinnel1 and Frank w. Batty.