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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Robert Miller, who recently enlisted and has been at Fort Terry, spent Sun- day with his parents, MT. and Mrs. George Miller.
 Hormidas Wilmot has been selling his furniture this week and the fam fly will go TO Boston. where MT. Will mot will be employed.
 Miss Phebe Barber has returned from South. Killingly, where she has been visiting relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert. Loring were in Boston, Monday. MT. Loring is inn proving in health
 Heard Stirring Address. Several local people, Some of whom were schoolmates of Lieutenant J. Francis Sullivan, attended the war rally in Moosup where. MT. Sullivan was one of the speakers.
 Robert Miller has been visiting his sister in Centerville, n. I.
 Mrs. James L. Gardner attended Byron Stones funeral in Moosup. Cellar Looted.
 Thieves entere. cellar, here re- gently and took about six bushels of potatoes and twenty jars of canned food.
 Misses Ruth Mathewson and Helen Tillinghast have charge of the Christ mas entertainment to be given by the Sunday School children.
 Too Gold For School. Miss Ethel Collins has returned from Ha~rociS- N. H. v-.c--n s',n hn~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Went to Norwich.

While at the station, talking with a reporter. young man of small build came up to Sergeant Deming and ad- dressed him as Sergeant, and com nlenced talking of things in the Cana dian army in parts of England where the troops go- He said that his name was William Bell. and that he had en- listed in the Canadian army and was taken to England, only to be rejected there because Of being underweight. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, but his parents died and he came to this continent. landing finally at Belle vile. Ontario. He is only IS, but he tried to enlist three times the last time getting lover there'' only to be rejected He enlisted as a bugler and had one stripe Up to Monday he had worked for a man in Andover. hut the man had refused to pay him. Ec fe got through and went to Nor Nich where he will try to earn enough money to pay his fare to Montreal where he will again endeavor to en- list. as he has gained weight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

The board of assessors have com pleted the grand list of the town of Griswold which shows a gain of $1S4,- POI over last year. The number of dwellings in 1917 is 596 value $54O, 1885. Tn 1916 the number was 5S6 and the value $527,566. In 1917 the number of barns, sheds, ice and storehouses, pri- vate garages, etc, 334, value $56O.39 Last year BPS, value s47,502. In 1917 number house lots and building lots 5S5. value s12s,06s. In 1916 the num- Der was 5G7 and value $12S,96S. In 1917 no stores, shops, saloons, thea- tres, banks, halls, hotels. offices. pub lie garages, livery stables. etc., 32, val ue s43, In 1916 number was 16, manufactures, distilleries, including water power, dams and machinery 39, value $1,311, 1875. In 1916 number was F. value $1,2OS.675. In 1917, number of acres of land 1852, value s165,o19. In 1916 number 174,730. In 1917 num- Der horses and mules sos, value $22, ,620. In 1916 number 325, value $23, 1865. In 1917 number neat cattle 99S, value S31 80. Ir 1916 number 1851, value S2S.- e1o. In 1917 value sheep, angora goats and swine and poultry ss15. In 1916 value $760. In 1917, value of car riages, wagons and bicycles s1325. In 1916 value s1S15. In 1917 number au- tomobiles and motor vehicles 162,e val
 
 1917 value watches and other ewelry $2O0. In 1917 value furniture, iibrar- ies, musical instruments $15,225. In 1916 value $15,000. In 1917 value goods of merchants and traders $82, In 1916 S31, ,3S5. In 1917 value of goods and materials of manufacturers $35,- 500. In 1916 value $S3,0S4
 All other taxable property not pre- vieusly mentioned S2S,525. In 1916 it was $41, 900.
 The total for. 1917 is s2.52o,e11.' The total for 1916 was $2,3 ,71O, showing a gain of S134.201. The assessors are Dr. J. Byron Sweet, Irving O. Bur- dick and George J. Moeller.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Brief Mention.

A little of the plentiful snow melted Wednesday, the warmest day since the storm. e
 The American Thread company has added 20 more stars to their service flag, making total of 61.
 At the Tuesday evening drill of the Willimantic Home Guard. the com pany was inspected by General Coles. He also inspected the building and appeared satisfied with conditions.
 The Questionnaires are being rapid ly returned to the local exemption
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Checker-Chess Club.

A checker and chess club was or ganized at the Y. M. c. A. Tuesday evening with II men signifying their intention of joining. George C. Hall was elected president. F. R. Mathew son secretary and A. [. French and F. R. Mathewson a committee to draw up the rules and bylaws of the club The club will meet Tuesday evenings, ex- cept when Tuesday falls on a holiday, and Wednesday evenings then. Non- membership at the Y. M. c. A. does not bar anyone
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
James Hageer.y to Be Santa.

The United Charities will have a Christmas tree at their rooms on Val. ley street for local poor children on Christmas eve. James Haggerty will take the part of Santa Claus
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Attended Supper.

Mrs. William Sweet, Mrs. Horace Burdick, Mrs. J. S. Mowry, Mrs. Harry Skerman Mrs. R. B. Marriott, Mrs. Charles Mcdowell, Mrs. Annie Foley and Mrs. Walter Dixon were in Plain field Wednesday evening to attend the supper and sale at the church.
 Mir and Mrs. William Sweet and Miss Ella Wilcox attended the funeral of Byron Stone at Moosup Friday
 W. S. Burdick and family were In DayviIle Sunday.
 Marjorie Marriott celebrated her ninth birthday by entertaining several young friends. Games were played and Mrs. Marriott served sandwiches. cake, fruit and candy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
FUN ERAE.
Miss Lucy M. Perkins.

The funeral of Miss Lucy M. Per kins was held at the South Coventry Congregational church Wednesday af : ternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. Harry c. Beebe offfciated. Interment will take place in Lee, Mass, Thursday. Flu neral arrangements were in charge of Funeral Director J. M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Prices Net Fixed.

The retail price of coal in this, city has not been fixed by the fuel admin istrator. The local fuel board is wait ing for word from Hartford and. ir the meanwhile the old prices prevail
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
WULIMANTIC

their freight house in this city as the u easurer and chief clerk, has entered the banking house of the Willimantic Trust Company as teller and assist ant treasurer y
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
1arried Too lnnn

John Thomson of Attleboro was be- fore the police court Wednesday morn ing on a charge of intoxication. AS was on his way home when he passed through this city he was only fined $1 which was paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
STAFFORD HIGH WINS Visiting Team Defeats Local Players 32 to 23 in Wednesdays Game.

windham High lost to a quintet from Stafford High at the local school gym nasium Wednesday afternoon, 32 to season for .Windham and the team showed up fine. Seventeen fouls were called in the entire game. and nearly all of them were technical fouls:
 The star point getter was Tonan of Stafford. During the game he shot eight floor baskets, one of them the best shot of the game, following a dribble half the length of the floor and then a shot about a quarter of the floor. He also had a fine eye for he gave 20 of his teams 32 points.
 Arthur Lamoureux was the big man for Windham, shooting six field bas- kets, but his eye was little off on the free shots. making only three in eleven, netting 15 points,
 In the first half, Windham seemed to have the advantage, although the hall was kept in the middle of the half, less than half of the points were scored, the half ending il to Is in Windham's favor. In this half, Leo Lamoureux made a long side shot.
 Five seconds after the second half started. Windham shot a basket, but score at 1e. Windham did not regain the lead again.
 Windham failed to get the ump practically every time. including cen ters, and on "held balT' and the urnpir- ing of Comins was one of the features of the game while both he and Ken yon pulled many passes out of the air. The men played close most of the time and long dribbIes were few.
 Time was called only twice during the game. both times for injuries to Windham players.
 The summary:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

due to age. She is survived by two sons A R. Race of Franklin with
 whom she had been living. and Fred A. Race of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
NORTH LYME
Frank Miner Home From Camp sueI<wheat Being Ground. to Help Out Food Supply. A

< Out Food Supply. Frank Miner of Camp Devens spent the weekend at his home here N. S. Strong took him to Norwich Sunday evening, MT. and Mrs. Fred Miner making the trip with him. ~ .s. :, Miss Gladys Miner is at her home here.
 Helping Food Supply.
 w. M. Sisson, Jr, was in Mantle last Tuesday. having buckwheat ground for the local trade, as there Is none to be bought of the whole salers.
 Miss Dorothy Sisson and Gerald Sis son have been ill with bronchial trou- ble. : Mrs. Erwin Rogers was in New Lon don over the weekend. visiting at Les- HA Ro1erx
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Miss Marion w. CottIe, a former student of Wellesley college and the Poston Law school, has offered to form a cavalry regiment of women.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Funeral of Fred PerkIns.
 The funeral of Fred Perkins was held at his home Friday afternoon and was largely attended. Rev. w. c. Darby. pastor of the Moosup Methodist church officiated, and the members of the Methodist choir sang. The flowers were beautiful, among them were floral tributes from the Grammar School and the Central Worsted Go. At noon the pupils of the Grammar School, with their teacher, Miss Ab- by Medbery. went to the home in body to show their respect for the memory of their schoolmate. Dele- gates from each of the classes were chosen to attend the funeral. The school was closed during the after noon. The body was taken to Harnp- ton Saturday morning for burial in the family lot. The family formerly lived in Hampton.
 Short Paragraphs.
 Elwood Byles. one of the gypsy moth scouts, has been at his home.
 Misses Mary and Elizabeth Bour- que, MT. and Mrs. John Fletcher, Miss Clara Fletcher were in Moosup Sat
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
ONECO
BiEthday Party for Marjorie Marriott
 Personal Items.

Mrs. Margaret Burlingame is i'll.
 MT. and Mrs. Wright Mellor of Cen terville, R. l., were Sunday visitorI with local relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
CENTRAL VILLAGE

Potatoes and Canned Food Stolen From CeIIar-Too Cold in New Hampshire to Keep Miss Collins School Open-Funeral of Fred Per kins,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Black and Havana Tan ' :. Shoes FOR MEN

The Just Wright Shoes, $5, $6. $7, $9 and $e grade at $4.0o to $o.0o. The w. L. Douglas Shoe, $4 to $7 grade at $4.oo to $500. Blair Shoe, s4. $5, $6 and S7 grade at S3.5o to $5.50. The Famous Snow Shoe, $4, s5 s6, and $7.50 grade at $50. Mems Dressy Shoe, patent colt skin, lace and button, at $3.5o. Mems Felt Boots, in one and two buckle, priced at S2.5o up to $500.
 Mems Working Shoes, in good heavy soies and in black, tan or et<skin tan, $3, $4 and $ grade, at $3.00 and $S.50. Mems Rubbers and Rubber Boots marked at specially low prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Sheet copper was first manufactured at Boston, Mass, in 1902.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
OBITUARY
Joseph kirkpatr;ek.

Joseph Kirkpatrick, a native of Ire- land, died at his home in South Gov entry, Tuesday evening from senility, aged 7S.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

urday afternoon to attend William Kenyon'S funeral.
 H. Elmer Lewis was in Norwich on Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
JEWETT CITY

Towns Grand List Shows Gain of s1a4,2o1 Over Last Year's-Statistics From Assessors, Books-Funeral of John Bernat-Soldiers Acknowlede- ed Red Cross Gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Mrs. H. M. Race. :,

Mrs. Haddassah Maria Race died at the home of her son in Franklin, on Wednesday morning from infirmities
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Funeral of Fred Perkins.

been teaching. On account of the ex- treme cold, the school is closed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Charles Fletcher who enlisted in the Medical corps has been transferred from Fort Slocum to fort in south ern Georgia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
PLAINFIELD

British American War Relief Fund Reaches Handsome Total of S2,- cos. and Jewett City Contributors Make Splendid Show ing-EIection at Bowling Club.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Bankind House

Enters Banking House.
 William H. N. Mckinley, who has been connected with the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad at
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
Se~ed For Red Cross.

The Kings Daughters did Red Cross sewing at their rooms Monday after noon. Supper was served.
 Napoleon Beaudry has been con fined to his home by illness.
 Ruth and Arlene Potvin have been in Providence visiting their grand mother, Mrs. Ruth Keene.
 George Mcfarland of Fort Terry has been at his home.
 Miss Alice Kendall, who attends the Norwich Business college, spent Sat 'urday and Sunday at William Deans.
 Charles Bragg has returned from Washington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20

Stafford. Windhann. H. Sullivan Howie
 Left forward CoEnins ........ A. Lamoureux (capt.)
 Right forward Tonan ........-....- Leo Lamoureux
 Center. UT HI lnS kenyon
 Right guard | oSoh IlSH0
 Left guard Baskets from the floor, .Tonan s, A. Lamoureux S. H. Sullivan 5, Howie 8, Leo Lamoureux 1, Comins 1: free shot baskets, Tonan out of 6, A. Lamou- reux in II. Referee. J. D. Elmen- dorf
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
Help the Red
Cross Society

Tuesday, September 18th, a benefit
will be given for the Red Cross in the
NJ. E. church. The main feature OF
the program will be several selections
on the pipe organ by Miss Izetta Os-
borne, a graduate of the Chicago Musi-
cal College, and who has been engaged
in professional work for three years.
Miss Olcott. lately returned from
abroad will also help to make our pro-
gram attractive.
The program will be varied by num-
bers from our well known local talent
and will be high class entertainment.
In order that a larger number may
enjoy this treat. tickets will be sold
for twenty-five cents. Watch the pa
pers next week for program in full.
For the cause OF the Red Cross and
for your own appreciation to these
people who are giving their services
for the benefit f humanity in this
great work.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
Large Fruit Crop
on Surface Creek

In company with Mr.. w. II. Garvin,
of the Associated Fruit Co. and Mr..
L. z. Adams, a retail grocery man
from independence. Iowa. and Mr..
Adams. Sr, the Independent scribe was
driven in Mr. Garvm's automobile over
the lower end OF The famous Surface
Creek mesa Wednesday of this week.
We called at the orchard of Chas.
Dixon and also that of Weyrauch Bros.
and were treated With every courtesy
and fed more fr,it than was really
good for us. We would have been
glad to have visited other places on
the mesa but owing to the time of the
eastern visitors being limited, we were
forced to cut the "trip short.
The crops of fruit in that district
are certainly a .sonderful sight and
the prices that the fruit from some of
them will bring ti.is season sounds
like a dream. yet 1t is true. For in
stance. when Mr Weyrauch was asked
if he would take $4,000 for his apple
crop and pick it, he smiled and answer
ed mot by any means We under
stand that the fruit from that particu-
lar orchard will bring S15.000.00 net.
This is one. There are others as
large and a great many that will run
more than half that amount.
The gentlemen from Iowa were
greatly pleased with Delta and vicinity
and said they never knew it was such
a great country
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
Red Cross Meet
At HOtchkiSS

The county executive committee of
the Red Cross society. met in confer
ence with Red Cross workers at Hotch-
kiss last Thursday afternoon
More than sixty members were pres
ent from all parts Of the county and
an enthusia tic meeting was held.
Reports from each branch showed
the women actively at work all over
the county. At Ce6aredge the women
are donating ore can in ten to the
association. of all fruit preserved.
Mrs. H. T. Porter was chosen chair
man of the War III lief committee and
will be in charge of all work. Mrs.
Clark Roe, of Hotchkiss. was appoint
ed chairman of chapter membership
committee. The First National Bank
of Paonia wos chosen as depository for
funds branch was authorized for
Redlands mesa rigid request was
made for more prompt payment of
Red Cross war find pledges.
Those attending from here were:
DR.. and Mrs H. X. Porter Mrs. II. A.
Smith and Mortimer Stone.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
New Elevator Is
Near Completion

Mr.. f. w. Richter, assistant super
intendent for thc contracting company
which is building the new grain ele-
vator at the foos OF Fifth street for
the Mesa Mil aud Elevator company,
informed the Independent this week
that the new elevator would be well
enough along to handle this year s
grain crop. He stated that all the fin
ishing work on the building would not
be done. but that IL would be near
enough complete % take care of the
business.
This elevator " II be a valuable re
source to Delta II should advance
the price OF wheat To the farmers and
thereby enhance 'he value OF grain
growing land.
II will have a capacity OF $1,000
bushels and will be built Of solid con
crete. The warehouse will be a0x4o
feet and the tanfs will be IL feet in
diameter and SC feet high from the
grading.
Failure 10 receive cement is delay
ing the work, but II is believed that
this will be on hand shortly and work
will then be rusned on the building.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
A Report of Committee on
Delta-NuCla Auto Road

Subscriptions from Delta for the pro-
ject run about $25OO. Nucla has al
ready spent over $4,000 and their end
of the road is practically completed.
with good bridges. Superintendent
Lockwood, of that end, is now at work
on this end of the road work.
party of business men of Delta
ere planning to go out Sunday evening
and work on the road Monday, Labor
Day and it is desired that a large
number join them, so that a good show
ing may be made.
The following will go from here.
This list is incomplete but is all that
was available at the time of goirg to
press: Geo. Stephan, ]. E. Hiliman.
E. E. Watts. Geo. Seabourn, Herbert
Chase, Floyd Schmid w. A SheI'erd,
Ed. S. Stone, Geo. c. Wilson, Paul
Osborne, NJ. r. Welch, Roy Smith Les
ter Shock. Frank Stearns. C. E. Blaine,
i. NJ. McMurray. and F. H Mcconnell
There will no doubt be many others.
Engineer Vickery made a report of
the road to the committee last week
which was read at the meeting on
Tuesday night. In it he stated that
he had gone over the road the week
before and found I better than he had
expected. In part the report stated:
Il find the Nucla people have recently
built little over a quarter of mile
beyond the end Of my last years sur
vey, while about the same distance re-
mains to be fully completed this way
from that terminal. The old road. how
ever. permits traffic past the incom-
plete portion. l found very substan-
tial bridge with well constructed ap-
proaches at Tabesuache creek, which
was informed cost $1,000. Owing to
the nature of the material this work
exceeded the estimated cost Another
good bridge spans the east branch
about a mile and a quarter this side.
or north of the main creek
The report concludes by saying:
aside from few deviatious, which
were made purely from financial stress
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
Thomas SeatOn
Ordered to War

Word has just been received from
Tom Seaton, to the effect that he has
been ordered to report at one of the
training camps of the northwest, near
Seattle, to train for the army.
Tom pitched for the Chicago nation
al league baseball team the early part
of the season and was later released
for some reason or other and went to
California for a rest and vacation. Just
a short time ago he was recalled by
the Cubs and had just gotten back
when his order came to report in
Seattle.
Owing to the fact that Tom is big,
strong. athletic fellow and has kept
constantly in training, he will have q
good chance to get an officers commits
sion. He should be handy man with
the hand grenades.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
ROCKWELL ADVISES BILL FOR
$1,000 TO FIGHT WEEvIL PASSED

l take pleasure in stating that the
governor has signed Huose Bill Nc.
33. This was the bill put in to ap-
propriate $4,000 for the control and ex-
termination of the alfalfa weeyil hich
has broken out in Delta county. At
present this pest is restricted to the
eastern end of the county being the
area above Hotchkiss and north Of
Crawford. The state entomologist be-
livese he can keep the pest where it
is now that he has this Appropriate tion
to work with. He expects to keep
man on the job here most of the time
with the purpose OF preventing the
spread of the pest and trying to exter-
inmate 1t where ii is.s Already, he
informs me. California has sent him
notice that they will probably quaran-
tine against Delta county. and ether
states may follow. Prof. Gillette has
replied urging that this be not done
and further stating that IL it is done
the country below Hotchkiss should
not be quarantined as there is no in
fected area there. He promises that all
precautions possible will be used to
prevent the spread OF these little
beetles. Utah you will remember did
not stop the spread OF the pest soon
enough and now it has nearly the
whole state. so much so that many
states will not receive shipments of
fruit from Utah. We are in hopes we
have taken the matter in time and
that with money enough to work with
Prof Gillette may be able to not only
prevent the spread of the pest to the
rest of the county but to exterminate
II where 1t is.
Thanking you for your courtesies in
the past. ] remain,
Very truly yours.
ROBT. r ROCKWELL
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
Potatoes Being
Shipped Fast

Potato buyers have been as busy as
bees this week and many carloads
have been shipped. Market has varied
but has not gone below s1.50, which
was the price yesterday. This is not
quite as high as the closing price last
season. but one which brings fine
profit to the grower. at that.
The potato crop is big one here
this year and will bring lots of money
to the community We understand
that Jos. Shaffer has sold part of his
crop at $1.50 and made $3.50 per acre
at that figure. We are further in
formed that Tom Ryan will make $500
per acre from his spuds.
Year after year what is there that
will beat the old spud. for a money
maker?
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
A Bill to Draft
The Idle Men

Independent recently published an
editorial entitled Draft the Buns" 1t
seems that other minds of the country
have had some of the same thought
as will be I, dicated by the following
paragraph:
Representative Royal C, Johnson OF
South Dakota has introduced a bill
directing the president to draft into
the military service all able-bodied
citizens between the ages OF 90 and
so who cannot prove that they are
engaged in some useful occupation at
least 10 months In the year. In Mr..
Johnson's opinion the passage of such
measure will put TO work thousands
OF men who are not only slackers from
military service, but who do not rem
der any real good to society. and are
at present largely supported by the
efforts of others. The bill has been re-
ferred to military affairs committee.
The Delta independent., 1917-08-31
Paul Osborne
Gets Bad Cut

Paul X. Osborn" OF the Osborne
Williamson Drug Co received pain
full cut wednesday morning and had
a narrow escape rom decidedly seri-
GUS one.
Paul was carrying number of bot
ties from the warehouse back OF the
store to the soda fountain. when bot
tie of Manitou wafer exploded and a
piece OF glass was forced into his arm
between the elbow and wrist. One OF
the large veins Of the fore arm was
severed. causing him to lose large
amount OF blood before getting to the
doctors office. Several stitches were
required but the wound was getting
along nicely at last report. The large
artery OF the arm was only missed
about n quarter o: an inch.