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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Mrs. Adelbert Needham. plans to close the Springs house about Dec 25th. She expects to go for the win ter to North Carolina. where her son A. J. Needhan1, is located.
 Seventy three Enlisted.
 Stafford has. up to-. date,73 men en- listed in the service of their country
 r. :, Interesting Lecture.
 Rev. L. Rees gave an interesting lec- tures with co1ored slides on Belgium the Unfortunate at the Congregational church Sunday evening.
 Attorney Willis H.. Reed was in Hartford on business Saturday.
 Husband in France. e>S
 Mrs. A. A. Hairsworth of Norfolk Va. is spending the winter with Judge and Mrs. J, H. Reed. Her husband has gone to France, where he is in the service of the r.. M. C. A.
 Fine sIeishins.,
 There is fine sleighing in the bor- ough and will be outside as soon as the roads are we'll broken out. the Central Commercial High school, Newark, N. J.,zis in town for the hoIi- day vacation. .
 The Hospital Aid societyeis to meet at the Johnson Memorial hospital on Tuesday afternoon. ->. :-.@r -.--s Red. Cross Drive. : Stafford will make special drive to increase t1e local Red Cross mem : bership this week. The local branch now has $50 members and it is hoped tc add 25o to the number this week : Officers of A. O. H.
 TherA. o. H. has elected the follow ing officers: President Thomas Fletcf- CT; = vice president. Edward Mullins. treasurer, Timothy Buckley; recording secretary, James J. Sullivan; sergeant at arms, Henry King; sentinel Daniel J.. Sullivan; chairman of. standing Daniel G. Sullivan.
 The Knights of Columbus will hold a meeting Tuesday evening.
 Questionpairse Mailed. ;: The work of mailing the new draft questionnaire to registrants began Saturday morning. The questionnaire must. be filled out and returned by, the rogistranta within seven days from the Say it is sent out :. :
 Succeeds Father.
 Charles B. Pinnev has been elected ! director of the First National bank so fill the vacancy caused. by the deathl # his father, Edwin c. Pinney.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

'i65 pounds and am as strong as a man. chases Lydia P. Pinkham's Veretsbls Compound Mfrs. Jos. O'BRYAN, I765 Newport Ave, Chicago, III.
 The success of Lydia E. Pinkhana's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, is Unparalleled. It may be nsed with perfect confidence. by women who suffer from displacements, inHanl. Hnshon. ulceration, irregularities, perl odfc pains, backache. e.heaEing-down feel ing. Hatuiency,' indigestion, disziness, ham g Vegetable Cornpounf is the ita1a- aard remedy for fem@le ilIs. .e
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

by an address by Mayor Allyn L Brown of Norwich. Refreshments were served. .+ -. Grange Election. -.
 At the regular meeting. of the grange Tuesday evening the officers were elected for the for the ensuing year as follows: John Holloweil. mas ter: Frank Crary, oversecr; Mrs. John Peckham. lecturer; N, H. iiaN. chap lain; William P. Miller, steward; vii liam Service, assistant steward: Mrs, Nellie Maine, treasurer: Mrs. N. H. Hall, secretary; Clifford C,rary, gate keeper; Lucy Aver, Ceres; Mrs. Cliff ton Dawley. Pomona: Rebecca Hoilo- we'll, Flora: Mrs. William Service, lady assistant steward
 Personals.
 Chauncey Pendleton and Jesse Crary made a week end trip to Kings ton.
 Miss Phebe Sheffield Of North Ston- ington was 8 Sunday caller in this place.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
IN AND ABOUT WESTERLY
Twenty-one Young Men Leaving for Fort Adams Today Enthusiasm at Red Cross Meetins-Lorrane Co. Ban- quets Office Force and Overseers-Funeral of Andrew Farrel-Pawcatuck Lodge Installation.

Twenty-one young men will be sent
 to Fort Adams today (Monday) by the
 selection board of State Division No.
 l, which includes all white men now
 held for service by the board, and will
 be the fourth and final increment from
 the division under the first draft. Nine colored men are held for service and
 will be sent away later to a colored regiment The drafted men have been ordered to report at the town hall in East Greenwich at 9.30 this morning and will go to Fort Adams by trolley by way of saunderstown and ferry. Those ordered to report are: Cedric Delmar Blanchard, Peace Dale;
 Frank B. Cahoone. Westerly; Edward rins9 T6ornSy Wssbinstdn Areaaia EaTi Aa,b E. Har
 Leonard. Wakefield; Edward Grant Ketten,, East Greenwich: Richard Toombs. Alton: Gideon Louis Allen. Gouids: Colby H. c andaIl. Stratford; shoal Lighthouse. Bridgeport; George Douglass Ravens, Westerly; Thomas Francis M,Grath, Manhattan State Hospital, Wards Island. New York city: Robin E. Dawley, Woodville; .Jo- ph F. Lynch. Westerly; Arthur B. Plattsburgh f{arrarlzs, New York: Richard J. Butler, Jr., Westerly; John Edwarc Css'y, Peace Dole; John A. sesc. sosc: 1e,al 1:ocum' Oliver II. stedman. Peace '..'e: J. Albert Burton, East Greenwich.
 In the H~t announcrd Friday night by Cork Looms of Eaet Greenwich. appeared the names of John If Farms worth md Icon G. Asher Of Westerly, but the 1AIne of Frank B. Cahoone was n tt ir: that list The name of Robert J. Donnelly of SIocu-ns was in the ~l-sts list. but is not in the apparent sfhci:L list MT. Hvtf''r is clerk in the West eriy post -'fs'ce ond, under a recent | ruling, wIi' Ds~paoly be gwen leave until th- CL7E1mas business ends at | at the post office.
 The c7~" of E-,'o.hy Drew of Vest | eri, aI>-.~t J. S>.auris ard Brother. r incorpc -tcd- .s-oprietors of the Outlet l
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Mir. and Mrs. C.. r. Cha ppeil were the guests Tuesday of Rev. and Mrs: E. J. Ayers at Norwich non spent a few days with Mir. and Mrs. A. $. Peckham recently.
 Mr. and Mrs. Le Grande Chappell of Montville were at G. B. Dimon's Sunday.
 4. A. Boothby was caller here a few days ago.
 Miss Jessie James of Willimantic, with a friend, Miss. Johnson, visited at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Charles James: yFriday.s-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

was unable to walk.
 or do any of my own work. I read about
 Lydia E. Pinkham's
 We g table Com pound in the news papers and deter mined to try it. It brought alnnest im- mediate relief. My weakness has en- tirely disappeared and I never had bet. ter health T Ze;0fe
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
Personals
CANTERBURY GREEN

A public meeting of the. town schools was held Tuesday night in Grange hall in charge of Supervisor Bliss. Of especial interest was the demonstration by Mrs Bennett and the lesson in arithmetic and history given, by Mrs Brink. Supervisor Bliss and ex-Supervisor Light gave 2d- dresses about the schools. There was a; good attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Andrew Farrell. Saturday, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial was in St. Michaers cemetery. The bearers were Walter Fitzpatrick. Thomas r. Lerihan, John Donovan, James Clancy, Edward Coleman and William DoIan. Mrs. Farrell is seri- ously ill. and was unable to attend the funeral of her husband,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17


 Orders have been received by Major Willis C: MeteaIf in charge of recruit ing in Rhode Island for the United States army. to- recruit men for the United States Guard of the national army. for which 15,0o0 men are want ed, Enlistment in the Guard is open to men above the draft age and is for the emergency. The enlistment of married men is authorized. These men will be used to protect the public util- lties of the. country, and, where prac- ticable. will be assigned toS service in their own vicinity. The, Guards will be thoroughly equip ped, according to the standards of the regular army, and the pay will be that of the regular service. Instructions have been sent out by the adjttant general to engage men who have had experience in the Spanish-American war and the Philippine war, also the Boxer campaign; and men experienced in all organized 1sfire and police de- partments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
CHESTNUT HnL.
Two cariesds Of Goal Arrivs--srfsf
 Personal Items.

Two carloads of coal have been re- cefved at this: Station during the past week and delivered to those who
 MT. and Mrs. wv. Palmer ana
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
WOMAN SICK
 TWO YEARS
Could Do No Work. [ Now Strong as a 7 Man.
ilHIlifIIiuIiiIITIlI'

Chicago, IH.-' For about two years Suffered from female trouble SO 1
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
STONINGTON

Section. Boss Daniel. Sullivan, Struck by Freight, Loses Right Leg Thirty Borough Young Men in Fed- oral Service ..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Mrs. Adelbert Needham to Close Springs House for the Winter Seventy three on Towns Honor Roll -charles B. Pinney Succeeds Fa- ther as Bank Director.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

Store in Providence. and Nazaly | Avedesion, is now in the supreme
 court of the state of Rhode Island
 There was hearing and briefs were submitted Friday. on the petition of the defendants for visit of certiorari. This is ap action brought by Mrs Drew by reason of her detention in store of defendant, practically charg- defendant and by Mrs. Avedesion. Mrs. Drew entered the Outlet. and carried bundle purchased in another store. Mrs. Avedesion claimed the bundle
 wrangle that followed, Mrs. Drew was
 taken to the office of the snperintend-
 ent of the store. held there for a
 while, and then escorted to the other
 store to prove ownership of her pur-
 chase. A uniformed police officer fg-
 ured in the incident and Mrs. Drew
 was very much humiliated and suf-l fered nervous shock. At the trial in the superior court at Westerly the jury returned verdict for Mrs. Drew.
 While the addresses at the Red Gross rally in BIiven Opera House Sunday evening were ably delivered and were filled with patriotic senti- ment. the most inspiring feature was the singing of the Star Spangled Ban- fer and the Marsei1les by Miss Kath- crime G. Price, soprano, the large auE d.ence joining in the chorus. Samuel IT,. LAWS, manager Of the drive for Red Cross membership presided and outlined the work for the week and the absolute necessity Of increasing the efficiency of Red Cross work by active membership in the organization
 The speakers were Prof William, c. Whipple, professor in sanitary engi- neering at Harvard, and an authority or the Russian situation, which he observed as a. member of the com mission. Dr. Henry Potter of Wake field, recently returned from France where for six weeks he was in charge ot the Red Cross ward for the British army: George w. Gardner, vice pres. ident of the Union Trust company in charee of the Providence campaign for the sale of war thrift stamps. The team captains and members and com m1tteemcn met in High school hall on saturday evening and were addressed w Howard Knight, state manager, and nstructed in the campaign work of he present week.
 State Fuel Administrator George H. The natioral food administration in he- ard to .iohtless nights. as indicated 1 tho following circular issued Sat
 dry: <
 Under the new order all signs of l
 ,ery kind. including merchants' signs, l
 atra sims. display lighting on |
 ie;n~s and elsewhere, hotel signs
 I'd advertising signs are ordered | discontinued. completely on Thursday | and Sunday nights of each week.
 "On these same nights, stores not open for business must not show in ' 'ide lights more than are necessary
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17


 ,. Revs; surdiek; Jene. and kinley ef Westerly, and Shaw of Ashaway,. with the sthirty-two other delegates from Rhode Island to the Anti Saloon League convention. in. Washington rel all persons and organizations who fa- vor national prohibition to: slet their congressman know their sentiment at once. The measure is to be consfderl ed today and haste must be used if time 1aT
 While in Washington the delegation called upon Coneressmen Kennedy and Stiness and Senator Colt Con- Washington. Edwin stimpson, su3 perintendcnt of the Rhode Island An ti-Saloon League, said that Former Congressman B. F. Hobson of Ala : barua would come to Rhode Island to speak February to II inclusive. !
 Past Ora nd Master Thomas McKena as grand marshal, Arehie Mckenzie as grand secretary and James H.. Coleman as grand tyler. installed these. officers of Pawcatuck ledge, Free and Accepted Masons:s aJaul Jennings wor- shipful master: John, T. Parker, se-7 nior warden; Ebert ". Clark. treas urer: Archie c. Thompson, secretary; William M. Spencer, senior deacon; Harrz- Sutcliffe, junior deacon: Earl s. v ompson. senior steward: Thomas R: P'att. junior steward: Samuel Girven, chaplain; William R. Chap- man. marshal: William Tattersall, orr ganist; John W. Jao kson,- n ty5er; Thomas Mckenzie, Robert E. Cole. William A. Hillard,. trustees. Thomas Mckenzie, Denison c. ,Hinckiey, Chas. A. Morgan, finance committed.
 George C. Murphey. the retiring master. was presented aN past mast
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

CTS jewel. At the close of the cere- mony there was collation..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-17

The c7-" of c-s.o.hy Drew of Vest eris aI@-"~t J. 5~.aueIs ard Brother,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25
CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWS.

The Ladies Aid will meet next
Thursday at the church.
Several members have been kept
at home wit hthe measles
Next Sunday being the fourth Sun
day, W L. Straub will occupy the
pulpit at Ustick both morning and
evening.
Wednesday evening Of this week
was the regular meeting of the Off
GERS and teachers Of the Sunday
school.
The minister recently publicly ad-
! monished the entire working force
OF the Sunday school to refrain from
! any un-christian methods OF secur
ing members from another Sunday
school in the city. There are mum
erous circumstances where one may
he justified in inviting one from tht
other Sunday-school to attend a class
meeting or class party. but nothing
/ justifies using the circumstances and
/ the occasion to solicit the visitor
/ to change his or her attendance to
the Sunday school which is repre-
sented by the party or class meeting
A sack of candy might buy an entire
class OF little ones from another
school,or personal solicitation by the
right one might effect numerous
changes in places of attendance. But
such tactics are sure to result in dis
cord between churches Be it said
10 the shame Of church people Chris
tianity has suffered much sacrifice
from churchanity This kind OF per-
sonal work is like over-begging from
non-chureh members for church
money--it gives the church a bad
standing in the community
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

I'VE have no quarrel with the Ger
man people. We have no feeling to-
ward them but one of sympathy and
friendship.
"A steadfast concert for peace can
never be maintained except by the
partnership OF democratic nations. No
autocratic government could lie
trusted 10 keep faith with il or oh
serve its coyenents.
I'VE are glad TO know that we see
the facts, with no veil of false preten-
ses about them, to fight this for the
ultimate peace OF the world, and for
the liberation OF all peoples, the Ger
man people included; for the rights
of nations, great and small, and for
the privilege OF men everywhere 10
choose their way OF life.
''The world must he made safe for
democracy, and its peace shall be
planted upon tested foundations and
political liberty.
I'VE have no selfish ends to serve,
no desire for conquest; we seek no
indemnity for ourselves, and no
material compensation for the sacri-
flee we shall freely make. We are
but one of the champion OF man
kind. Wilson.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

Plans have been laid for beautify-
ing the Meridian high school grounds
by the planting of trees and shrub
berry. The board has in mind the
ultimate creation of handsome
park but only part of the planting
will be done this year. The work is
to be done by students of the class
in agriculture. The board also de-
cided to erect commodious coal
house in which 1t may store two or
three cars of fuel, thus avoiding the
famine conditions of former years.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25
Register on Tuesday, June 9Th.

In another column of the Times Is
the proclamation OF the President of
the United States, putting into effect
the selective draft and designating
Tuesday, June 5th. as the date when
every male citizen between the ages
Of 81 and 80 must present themsel-
yes at the regular precinct polling
place, for registration. The blank
as shown in this column must be
filled out by the person registering.
and the certificate by the registrar.
After registering the person is Civ
en- card. in words in effect as fol-
lows:
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25
JUNE CAPRICE IN "a
MODERN CINDERELLA.'

At the Idle Hour theatre, Saturday
night, May 26th. Carefully hidden
under the thrills of "A Modern Gin
derella" is a lesson for every FAM
lily. Every younger sister who hopes,
and longings, are often crushed TO
give big sister" a chance, every OIL
der sister. whose eagerness for ad-
vancement often becomes gross sell
fishness. and every mother and faith
er whose concern for their first born
often creates heart-breaking neg
lect for their younger children,
should see this great VIM. Fox photo
play.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25
AT THE IDLE HOUR THEATRE,
WARNER IN sWRATH" NEXT
FEATuRE OF DEApLY SINS.

Such a success have the first of the
Seven Deadly Sins been that patrons
of the Idle Hour theatre, in Merid-
ian, are eagerly awaiting the news
of the coming of more of this fam
Gus Mcclure series of 5-act dramas.
Manager Howell announces H. B.
Warner, in Wrath" as the next of
the series, and it will be seen at the
Idle Hour Monday night, May 2Sth.
Wrath" tells a timely story of Rus
sian intrigue. of Russian heroes and
Russian villians---a tale of love and
battle. You will like IL.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25
Registration Certificate.

To Whom 1t May Concern:
Greeting: That in accordance with
the proclamation of the President of
the United States, and in compli-
ance with law, ..... of -.
Precinct, of County of 80. State OF
...., has submitted himself for reg
istration, and has been duly register
cd this day of -. 1917.
-. Registrar"
This card should be afterwards car
ried constantly so that if there is a
challenge by an officer or other per-
son the card can be shown,
The registrars serve without pay,
but have volunteered their services
for that day,and will be at the places
designated from am. to 8 p. III.
In Meridian and vicinity the reg
istration will be as follows:
Meridian. City hall, Mrs. Ella Rey-
nolds, registrar.
Ustick, Manville station, Mrs. D.F.
Hurst, registrar.
Five Mile, school house, Miller
Henderlider, registrar.
White Cross, residence of Mrs
Dora Leighton, registrar.
Ten Mile, school house, Mrs. Ida
Frederick, registrar.
Kuna, office Gem State Lumber
Co., ]. A. Martin, registrar.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

Idaho, says Adiutant General
Moody, will register about $4,000
men June 5th. He figures so per
cent of this number will be exempt
ed from military service, and that
there will be available about $500
men. Idaho's quota to raise will be
3,200. He figures that the ratio
called from the available list in Id
aho will be one ont of every five ol
! six.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

Hon. D. r. Hubbard, of Kuna, has
been honored by being one of the
appraisers appointed for the national
farm loan bureau. He will have his
headquarters at the Spokane farm
loan bank, and will anpraise lands
for government loans in Idaho. He
will commence work this week. Mr..
Hubbard is we'll known in Meridian
and all are pleased at his appoint
ment.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

A careful reading OF the President IS
proclamation will answer many ques-
tions. In brief, all must register
between 81 and 80 years of age,
inclusive. That does not necessarily
mean the nearest birthday, but II
June 9Th comes the day OF the
21st birthday. the party must reg
ister, and if the 31st birthday comes
the day after registration day, he
must register. Foreigners, negroes
and aliens register the same as Am
erican citizens
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

II is estimated that the rain Of this
week means million dollars to the
farmers of the country tributary to
Meridian. Both grain crops and pas
ture are highly benefited. and the
farmers are highly pleased over the
outlook.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

1t now looks as though nothing can
prevent the biggest fruit crop in the
history OF the valley Not bud has
been nipped by the frost so far, and
in a few days the possible chance of
a freeze will be over. 1t is glor-
ious prospect for fruit and it means
much for all of us.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

This is war number" of the
Times. Keep this copy of your home
paper and some day it will be highly
priced as a relic of an important
time in American history.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

Attention is called to the meeting
Sunday afternon,at the NJ. E. Church
to interest the people in the pur-
chase of liberty bonds. Governor
Alexander and other state officials
will be present.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

Governor Alexander has officially
proclaimed June 9TH as legal holi-
day. He asks that citizens of the
state display flags, and in other ways
show their patriotism. He recon-
mends that public meetings be held
to encourage the buying of Liberty
war bonds.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

Union, (Star), printing Office. Ar
thur Johnson, registrar.
Mora, residence of SD. Fairchild
registrar.
Hillsdale. school house, Mrs. VIM
Pierce. registrar.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25
EDITORIAL MENTION.

The story "A Man Without
Country" is one of the classics of
American literature Read it in this
weeks Times.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25
Where the Cards Go.

The registrar from each precinct
will send in the cards Tin triplicatel
to the sheriff The procedure by the
county sheriff. so far as instruct
ions received up to this time, is that
he will deliver one card to the adj
jutant general, mail one card to the
Provost Marshal, Washington. d. c.,
and deliver one card to the district
court of Ada county. Complete in
structions have not been received,
but it is supposed that the district
court will place the names in box
and draw them out similar to the
plan used in drawing a jury. AS
the card is drawn. if there is valid
reasons given on the card for ex-
emption. the name will probably be
dropped, the same as the name of a
juror, after being challenged.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-05-25

No one will be notified personally
to register, and Sheriff Pfost desires
the Times to emphasize this fact. 1t
is the duty of every young man to
the prescribed age to present him.
self, and If he fails to do so. will be
liable to arrest and imprisonment In
the penitentiary for two years.