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Arizona republican., 1917-05-19
CAST NAMED FUR
 RED CROSS NURSE

Phoenix Chapter No. Order of the Eastern Star is pleased to announce the following Yeast of characters for The Red Cross Nurse spectacular military drama to be presented for the benefit of the Phoenix Chapter Ameri- can Red Cross: Colonel Jeremiah Fat tie of the U. $. volunteer forces, Chas. hliis of the professional stage and a great local favorite; Captain Harvey will be played by Harlow Akers; Cap tain Earnest Travers Ray t'. Rra- Sergeant Rafferty, Jesse Boyce; Wally Asterbilt, Bert Doris; Watkins, a bank cashier, Chas. F. Heath; Orderly, Rus sell Insley; who together co1nuose 1ne principals of the male portion of the cast
 Miss Jeanne Russell, Mrs. Wallace Matthie and Miss Bernice Warren Egg gleston will play the leading feminine roles With this ensemble the playgoers are assured of a rare treat in the way of stage productions.
 The final dates Tor "The Red Cross Nurse" have been selected and the play will be presented at the IIlks theater two nights, May 29 and 30.
 The committee in charge of all de- tails, Mrs. E. P. Biddings, chairman: Mrs. c. w. Harris, Mrs. J. P. Ivy, Mrs. A. H. Mayfieds, Mrs. W. D. ONeil and Vernon l.. Clark, have been untiring in their efforts, and through their very capable direction every organized body in Phoenix is being marshalled into line for this great patriotic cause, and the business men and women are lending hearty cooperation so that a monster patriotic demonstration that will be re- corded throughout the nation in honor of Phoenix loyalty in aid of the Ameri- can Red Cross and our boys at the front.
 Watch the daily papers for announce
 rnents of the big military parade, Mon day, May 2S.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19
Wonen Take Notice

In the William Fox million dollar picture beautiful. "A Daughter of the Gods" Annette Kellermann, the most perfect woman in the world will make her bow to audiences at the Columoia theater on Monday, Tuesday and We'd nesday. The magnificent fairy spec tacle was witnessed by 500000 persons of all ages during it's run in New York, and President Wilson was so pleased with it after having attended it's first showing in Washington, that he per sonally commended it. MT. Fox is ar ranging to give a special view of 1t to the king and queen of England
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19
ADJUSTMENTS
Triple Bill at Hip

Three complete programs make up the offering at the Hip today. Tom Mix, the idol of all westerners and the fast est riding, hardest shootin' cowboy in pictures, will be seen in Twisted Trails" a corking western drama It is in this picture that he makes his famous pony Pinto carry him over canon 1000 feet deep on plank just F inches wide No feat like it has ever been attempted by a horse, for one false step and rider and all would be dashed to the bottom. Bessie Eyton as- sists Mix in his picture.
 With this will be shown Lillian Walker in Vitagraph special "Dimples, the Diplomat" and it is said to be splendid comedy for this popu- lar star. The Vitagraph will further furnish one of their latest one-reel screams entitled, Wild Beasts at Large" This is one of the greatest pie lures ever filmed and shows lions, ti- gers and other jungle animals on a rampage in the streets of a village. This is one of the most pretentious Saturday bills the Hip has been able to secure and the management thinks the Saturday clientele will be splendid ly entertained with this diversified program. Shows start on the even hour.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19
At the Majestic

William Desmond, with Enid MarlIey in Lieutenant Danny, U. $. A. Thomas H. Ince production, comes tc the Majestic for today only. The bin is completed with an all-star Keystone comedy.
 Desmond needs no introduction to theater-goer nor does Miss Markey, for that matter. As co-stars they are certain to give a first-class entertain ment.
 In the play to be presented at the Majestic today flashing West Pointer, stationed with his regiment on the Rio Grande. bucks up against the real ar ticle in the way of a scrap. He visits hacienda and crosses the path of a bandit chief and has it out with the villain. There is a beautiful Mexican senorita involved who happens to be the bone of contention. The story just abounds with colorful interest and pre- sents the situation on the border in
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19
Billie Burke

In this new chapter the fabric of TO- nance is woven in strange patterns. Events follow quickly upon the heels Of one another.
 Billie Burke as Gloria, gives a won derful exhibition of her emotional yer satility. Her gracious mannerisms, her alluring beauty, enhanced by gowns of gorgeous elegance are displayed to their best advantage in this new chap ter in "The Mesh of Mystery" at the Columbia theater. In addition to this there is shown Violet Mersereau in dandy comedy drama, "Susan's Gentle man." Her pictures are always good and will surely please the children. An other fine scenic reel of the great northwest completes this fine bill.
 It is a great comfort to sit in that big cool house these warm nights.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19

NOOL4L4tlutd HUH dS6 OiC) to have associated with him some of the most effective officers of the regu- lar army. He named many of those whom he would desire to> have des- ignated for the service, and they were men who cannot possibly be spared from the too small force of officers at our command for the much more press ing and necessary duty of training reg ular troops to be put into the field in France and Belgium as fast as they can be got ready.
 The first troops sent to France will be taken from the present forces of the regular army and will be under the command of trained soldiers only.
 ''The responsibility for the success ful conduct of our own part in this great war rests upon me I could not escape it if 1 would l am too much in- terested in the cause we are fighting for to be interested in anything but success. The issues involved are too immense for me to take into considera- tion anything whatever except the best, most effective, most immediate means of military action. What these means are l know from the mouths of men Who nave seen war as 1t is now con- ducted, who. have no illusions and to whom the whole grim matter is a mat ter of business. | shall center my at tention upon those means and let ev- erything else wait.
 T should be deeply to blame should otherwise, whatever the argument of policy for a personal qualification or advantage
 No Comment as Yet
 OYSTER BAY, N. Y, May 1S.-Col- onel Theodore Roosevelt declined to- night to comment on President Wilson's refusal of his offer to raise d volunteer army for immediate service in France.
 T have nothing to say tonight" said the former president. T wired to Presi- dent Wilson this afternoon offering to raise two divisions for immediate serv- ice, and if he so desired, two u.ller divisions"
 Colonel Roosevelt expressed keen in terest in the news of Major General Pershlng's order to lead an expedition- ary force or regulars to France. Gen. eral Pershing is one of the few regular | army officers Colonel Roosevelt has often mentioned as suitable to com mand the initial American overseas | force.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19

truly novel and interesting light. The characteristics of the American army men and Mexican peon bandits are en- larged upon with d powerful series of incidents
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19
No Comment as Yet

Do not wait till tomorrow-Phone that WANT AID to The Republican office now. and get your wish fulfilled.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19

Do not wait till tomorrow-Phone that WANT AID to The Republican office now, and get your wish fulfilled.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19
Registration Certificate.

(TEis number must correspond with that on the Registration Card) To Whom It May Concern, Greetings:
 These presents attest, That in ac- cordance with the proclamation of the President of the United States, and in compliance with law, tNeme)
 ..., City or P. O. ........,.n Precinct ......., County Of ......., State Of ............., has submitted himself to registration and has by me been duly registered this ...... day Of ........, 1917.
Arizona republican., 1917-05-19
PLAN OF COLONEL
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Arizona republican., 1917-05-19

The ahove is apparently a very un-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Patients at Colony Entertained-con cert Given at Memorial chureh-J. D. Bonney Injured.

Several of our young people who are students in Windham H. S., Williman- tic, together with classmates from the tients at the Colony by repeating their class play recently given in the school.
 The concert by the Musical clubs o the Agricultural college, at Dunham Memorial church, last Friday, was greatly enjoyed.
 After play and concert the Misses McCollum entertained a company of Windham High schoolmates at their home until Saturday.
 Run Over by AutomboiIe.
 The former local blacksmith, J. D. Bonney, now working with a railroad crew, was run over by an automobile Sunday afternoon in Hartford.
 The village roads could hardly be worse for driving or walking than they are just now.
 Merritt Smith visited Mrs. Smith at the Johnson Memorial hospital in Stafford Springs, Wednesday last
 MT. and Mrs. Scovel, for several months attendants in the Colony, left the place last week.
 Misses Fanny and Jenny Dinsmore made a week end over-Sunday visit at the home of their former neighbors, the Wheelers. in Palmer. Mass.
 The Country club met at the club rooms Monday evening.
 At Durham. Memorial church Sun day preaching service at 10.45.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
HoPkNToN
Town Clerk Allen Has Notices of Dog
 Laws Posted.

The community social at MT. and Mrs. Edgard H. Babcocics last week Wednesday evening was not largely attended on account of the condition of the roads. Those who could be present greatly. enjoyed their hospi- tality.
 No services have been held in the First Day Baptist church for. two Sundays on account of stormy weath- CT.
 G. Arthur Mills has recently p1r- chased a fine cow from parties in North Franklin, Conn.
 Ex-Postmaster Willard H. Brown is very feeble. after a severe attack of grip.
 The town clerk. E. R. Allen, has had the dog notices printed and they are being posted. The new law which takes effect this year provides for registration, of spayed female dogs, the owners of which will file in the town clerks office a veterinarians certifi- cate, at the same rate as male dogs, and also requires registration of dogs of any age, which will cause owners of dogs under six months of age to pay the license fee herea fter. Every owner is required to provide his dog with a collar bearing the name of the owner and its registry number.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
STORRS
Mansfield Grange ceIebsates Thirtiett
 Anniversary@Annuai Meeting of the
 Book Club. sssas4sa


 The thirtieth anniversary meeting Of Mansfield Grange, No. GA, was held Monday evening. MT. Carey was given the fourth degree. The program was presented by Mrs Edmond acting as lecturer. There was music by an or chestra made up of Miss Isabel Mon tieth on the violin, Julius Hauschild on the cello and MT. Torrey on the flute Prof c. A. Wheeler, a charter mem Der of the grange,gave his recollections Of the first meeting and of the charter me1bers.
 Prof. J. v. Fftts gave an account of the various members who have Ee- longed to the grange. and Prof. A. T. Stevens gave bits of history and nota- b1e events and achievements of the grange here for thirty years At the. close light lunch was served.
 SociaT Activities.
 The Whist club met with Mrs. Davis Wednesday afternoon.
 The Bridge club gave a luncheon at Grove cottage. s
 Book Clubs officers
 The-Boo club met at Grove cottage Tuesday evening There was the aa- nual election of officers an dcommit- tees. The officers elected were: Presi- dent, Mrs. Edmond; vice president, Mrs. Esten; secretary. Miss Ackley; treasurer, Miss Corey. Program com Smith. Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Davis: social committee, Mrs. Beach, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Sinnott, Mrs. Card and Miss Topley.
 Mrs. c. L. Beach has returned from a visit with her sister in St. Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17

ID. c. FIaherty is at work on the re- pairs on the town hall. The old plR&tering overhead is off and a new ceiling of wood is to take its place. Other repairs will he made and good st9Ke made for the presentation of dramas and other entertainments. The next thing needed is suitable benches.
 The attendance at the public school has been interfered with very much in the past two weeks by sickness.
 Several of the neighbors have called or1A Mrs LaJess at the hospital at Wfl7irAntic where she is recovering from the effects of an operation.
 Tax Collector Weld has posted mo- tices that property taxes on list of 1sIf are due this month
 Going Without Potatoes.
 Some families are out of potatoes butzthev will not buy more at the pres
 Mir. and Mrs. xvavne storrs were called to R6ckef7Ie Monday. to attend fhes funeral Of Mrs. Storrs' brother
 William IL. Davies of New Lon don has been a guest at the Gardiner horne this week.
 Miss sHarris and Miss Stone of Mansaeld Center spent last Sunday with D. C.zFlaheFty.
 The rnfd4week prayer meeting this week was held at the home of C.. H. U l. Dustan the R. F ?. man from
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
HEBRON
Meeting of L. A. S.-RandalI Tennant
 Returns from California.

Miss Florence B. Smith attended the teachers convention in New Haven Saturday.
 The L. 4. s. met with Mrs. B. G. Lord Thursday.
 Randall Remnant reached home Tues day from California, where he nas been for the past two years.
 Miss Lorena Lord has returned to her work in Hartford hospital after three weeks vacation.
 Attended Funeral.
 Among the friends from out of town who were here Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Susan Bissell Rott- mann were Fred B. Hunt of Pittsfeld. Mass, MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Bissell of East Hampton, MT. and Mrs. H. W. Porter of Columbia, Mrs. Nellie Kelly and son of New York
 Seriously III.
 George Tennant is seriously i'll at his home. ' Mrs. F. A. Burnham = and w O. Sey1ns were in Manchester Saturday to attend the funeral of their father. H. ". Seyms-
 Mrs. c. J. Douglas returned to Bos- ton Monday. having been the guest for a few days of her mother, Mrs. H. F. Porter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
Washington County, R. l.
 WEEKAPAUG
Delegates to State w. c. T. U. Con- vention Apneinted-FuneraI of Mrs. Abby Lans~orthy.

s
 The Ocean View w. c. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Hattie Carpenter Wednesday afternoon, with nine mem bers and one visitor present. Mrs. O. 2. Collins. honorary president called the meeting to order in the absence of the president, Mrs. Browning. Del egates were appointed to attend the eemi-annual convention in Providence March 23. Mrs. Elmer Browning and Mrs. Leon ". B1iven arc delegates and Mrs. Thomas Saunders alternate. Several selections were read and a recitation on suffrage was given by Miss Olive Pendleton. At the close refreshments were served by Mrs. Car penter.
 Funeral of Mrs. Lanswcrthy.
 The funeral of Mrs. Abby Lang worthy was largely attended Sunday. The bearers were four grandsons, Howard and Edward Langworthy, AL bert Saunders and John L. Kenyon
 Miss Margara Young, who is att tending the Rhode Island State coll ege, spent the week end at her home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
MASHAPAUG
School Pupils Learn semaphore Sig naiins-65, 900 Pine Seedlings To Be Set Out On Wells Farm.

The enrolment of the Mashapaug school is now fifteen. One new pupil, Elsie bio, age [. has beens.added dur ing the past week. The pupils of the upper classes have taken great inter- est in a new subject, recently added to the course of study, that in the prac- tice of semaphore signaling. Quite a. few of the pupils are able to signal, a t the required speed Is letters a minute. The signaling will later be supplanted by military training.
 Will Plant Pine Seedlings.
 Albert Wells of Southbridge, who owns large farm in the village. over seered by H. R. Howard, is to plant 65, GOO young pine trees this Spring.
 Allen w. H. Sterry, teacher of the Mashapaug school is spending the week end in Willimantic and New London.
 One of the pupils of the school brought in last Monday some pussy willows.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
C0NENTRY
Funeral of Charles W. Les-MasLieII
 Mckee Marriage at PlainvilIe.

Funeral of Charles W. Les-MaskieII-
 Mckee Msrri.ae st PlainvilIe. 5
 Rev. Harold s Winship left Monf3ay for ten days vacation at his home in Passaic, N. J. Mr. WInship will preach in his home church Sunday Rev. George Christie of South Coventry will conduct the morning service here 5.
 Was Found Dead.
 Charles W. Lee was found dead Wednesday evening about o'clock in the house formerly occupied by Joseph Southmayd. He had been engaged during the day disposing of some of the furniture. and as he did not re- turn home as usual q search was made, with the above result Mir Lee was in his 11th year and has lived on the present Lee farm most of his life. The funeral was held at his home, and burial was in the family lot in the Center cemetery. He is survived by a son, pr. Charles w. Lee. Jr.. of New Britain, and daughter, Mrs. Newell A. Hill, who lived with him, and sev- eral grandchildren.
 household goods of the late Joseph Southmayd and moved them to his home this week.
 MaskieII-Mckee.
 Monday evening Edwin MaslxieIl married Miss Alice Mckee at the home of the brides brother in P7ainviile. Thursday evening the young people Of this place gave them a serenade and at the home of MT. AIaskielIs sister, Mrs. John E. Kingsbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17

Haven the last Of last week to attend the convention of teachers Of model schools Miss. Dalyss school was closed sistant, Miss Josephine M. Mathein. was III with the grip- Miss Daly was accompanied to New Haven by her mother, Mrs. Eliza Daily.
 Miss Lavinia Fries has returned to Bolton from a weeks visit with rela- lives in Norfolk, Mass
 Nathaniel w. Loomis of Manchester Green a former Bolton resident Is in poor health.
 Cherries N. Loomis, Jr.. of South Manchester was a visitor at his par ents', the first of the week.
 Mrs. Charles M. Lee Is visiting her daughter in South Manchester end
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
LEGAL BATTLE FOR THE
 ExTRADITloN OF HARRY THAN
Was Begun in Albany Yesterday-- Wanted In New YerI< on Assauh Charoe,

 Albany, N. r., March 16-The legal battle for the extradition of Harry K Thaw from Pennsylvania to New York to answer an indictment charging as- sault on youth was begun here to- day. At the request of Governor Whitman, Deputy Attorney general Merton E. Lewis designated Alfred l.. Becker, also @ deputy attorney gen eral, to represent the state and to CO., operate with District Attorney Swann of New York in the effor& to have Thaw delivered to the authorities of this state. In 1915 Mir. Becker repre- sented the state at the trial held to determine Thaw's sanity.
 Mir. Swann appealed to the gov ernor for aid in the cffert to bring Thaw in the New York Jurisdiction after the slayer of Stanford White had been declared insane by a sanity commission in Pennsylvania. At a hearing in Harrisburg next week the attorneys representing New York county and state will lay before Gov ernor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania their claim for extEadition. They win oppose the attempt of ThaW's counsel to have him committed to a Pennsyl- vania institution.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17

E Institute.
 Mrs. Ruth Bassett has returned home after several weeks spent sn
 Visiting Mrs. Davis.
 Mrs. E1enore Puffer is visiting Mrs. Richard Harding Davis, widow of the author and writer. at Larchmont. New York.
 Miss Ethel Robinson has returned 10 Saiem, Mass, after spending two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs J. W. Robinson.
 Farm Sold.
 MT. and Mrs. Leon Chase have sold their farm to Royal B. Hatch and have moved to the Rockwell farm where they will live with William Rockwell Mrs. Reuben Burley has returned after a weeks stay in Springfield, where she cared for the home of MT. and Mrs B. H. Pinney during their absence in Georgia.
 Farmers' institute.
 A Farmers Institute was held last Saturday in Grange hall. The pro- gram follows: Opening the Institute, J.@P P. Booth; Some Problems in Live stock Feeding, John E. Clifford, county agent Holland County Farm Bureau; The Business Side Of Vegetable Grow ing. A. N. Farnham, Westviile: The Farmers Fruit and Vegetable Garden, A T. Stevens. horticultural depart ment Connecticut Agricultural college; Improvement of the Dairy Cow. John E. Gifford; What Varieties Shall We Plant, A. T. Stevens
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17

The W. S. s. E. Ladies' club gave a public whist at Yeomans' hall Fri day evening of last week. Eleven n ta- Sd Mrs. Ethel BIakely and Raymond E CfarIe. Consolation awarded went to Mrs. L.. E. Winter and August Ncrdland; Esfreshments= = Wers serYsd, 5ieh goes 10 the fund for the improvement Of Utley hill.
 The fadies already have about $500 for improving the hill
 Recovering from Accident.
 kr. and Mrs. Je welt Collins are @ ssnsslasss sass.r ssr ss $ gsh R fs mr fesa eo1- Hns is in the snlnlo Y Of the Western Electric CO While at work he was escsdentalIy sp5nred to such an extent foFd hnspitnl where he was operated uron. He has not sufncientIy recov- eG@d tc raBnnaee work and will have to keep ouiet for atfew weeks longer.
 in unusuallY bad condition especially
 1srs. May sauier wsent to Hartford Hospital Tor treafznel,t t last week. Mrs ADpffcrd ATc as sisstsd s frieh ds | and relatives in East Hartfords and returned home
 is Mr. assa alr. IF " Porter vent to ssEsa sssss sssaa s6 ave er Mf q port
 Rav..ana x,51s.z, < employed In New Britain. epezlf fhe week end with his mother and hrctherr-
 aranus Anniversary.
 The srsnse E to celsbrate it's s5th Garch n. of the s5 charter members, 1e are roxidAnt of Columbia and 12 Of tfs4e are members today. The others having dropped ont Of the org members come have been removed by death and some hove moved to other places The present membership is 9S, but win econ be over 100. as appli- co upon soon Members of Hebron. Lebanon. Anaover and Coventry arangeS have been invited to be pres ant at the anniversary meeting. The program vii consist Of music, State present and Mddress the meeting, and there wtlt=ue remfn ieeseeHees and readings by ehartet members and wis ttors. and there will be a chicken pie
 Nav Lihrary Books.
 The books furnished by the state for the Sexton B. Little Free Library which were selected by the library cenmiftee more than one year ago week ago and all will soon be ready for circulation. The Ladies' Aid society met at the chapel Tuesday afternoon
 Word was received of the death from pneumonia of Willard B. Clarke at the home of his son in Hamden. Miss Emily William, on Tuesday l in going to a neighbor's. fell and frac- 1 tured her leg just above the ankle. A | Mir. and Mrs. Alonzo Little were in | Andover Tuesday afternoon to attend ! the funeral of the formers cousin, El- | liott P. Skinner.
 Appointed Delegates. t5ss5
 The locals branch of the RI. Milk | Producers Association held a meeting | at Yeomans' hall Monday evening and ! apointed A. T. Gregoris to attend the | of Milk producers and con- tractors at Providence last Wednesday ! as delegate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
RICHMOND

Samuel N. Reynolds is suffering with an attack of rheumatism.
 Everett Moore, R. H. Moore and Edwin Smith made a business trip to Weekapaug the first of the week.
 Mrs. J. B. Brown who has been ill for some time is much better.
 William Woodmansee has returned here from Pleasant View, and is work ing for Amy l.. Weaver.
 Wendell Phillips from Buttonwoods
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-17
ROCKVILLE
Pastor Surprised On Birthday By
 Friends and Neighbors.

Rev. I. l.. Cottrell was given a surprise in honor of his birthday We'd nesday evening March 7th by about thirty neighbors and friends, who took the parsonage by storm. Refreshments furnished by the guests were served during the evening. A pleasant social time was enjoyed.
 The snow had nearly disappeared but Wednesday it showed again.
 H. A. Saunders and son, Albertus, were callers in Hope Valley, Wednes- day.
 idence, Wednesday.