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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
Cat Raises Chicks.

There Is an authentic story of cat En France that lived on terms of per-
 feet amlty with all the animals on the nlace-dogs, chickens and what not t 80 happened, that n hen which had
 brood of seven chickens was killed accidentally. The cat. which some
 TWO weeks before had been deprived
 f her kittens, appeared to observe the Predicament of the seven little chick ens. She crawled into their nest and me chickens, looking for warmth, nes- Eed into her warm fur, peeping grate- Fuhy. The chickens. fed by their own
 T, throve perfectly, and every day the
 tfange sight was presented of their
 Miowlng the mother cat about the premises as if expecting her to find |nem food after the manner of a hen. -aew York Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
pn1.ASKI LEADS
 APKANSAS COUNTIES IN&FOOD PLEDGES

< ritt,e Rock, Nov. 10.-At noon Sat I.,,iav W. M. Rankin, assistant federal snod q ' administrator for Arkansas, re- scrted ; that 45,00O pledge cards had lhsen returned to the food administra- .;on p office signed by those that had screed @ to support the plans of the s,stional food administration for the conservation of food supplies.
 pnlaski county led by heavy ma iority, MT. Rankin said, with Garland snd " Sebastian counties running
 c1ose yl race for the second place. Gar land county is the home of Hamp Will Hams, federal food administrator, and Hot Springs, the chief town in the county, responded enthusiastical- Iiv " to MT. Williams appeal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11

land studying methods of construc- tion A. J. Mason of Chicago, another engineer, will do most or the 1isld work, inspecting plants and supervis- ing their operation.
 1 Decision to reorganize the staff was made by the shipping board after an investigation by it's special com mittee, headed by MT. Piez and com prising MT. Mason, MT. Day and Frank Kirby, New Yofk engineer.
 Ihe committee reported that ship building was not proceeding as it should because of lack of business methods within the fleet corporation Yards, they said, were not obtaining material as rapidly as needed. Spec ifications, they said, were changed too often, and a general lack of har- mony was found between builders and the corporation officials.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
FARM LABOR PROBLEM RECEIVES ATTENTION

st. Louis, Nov. 10.-Sec1 etary of Agriculture Houston, who is attend |;nr i conference here of agricultural eyperts and labor leaders represent |ing nearly every state in the union, said last night that the farm labor problem, one of the greatest with which his department has to deal, is we'll on the way to solution through |the cooperation of state labor agents land his department.
 aThe situation is yet unsettled" |said MT. Houston, "but with a little |more time to organize a method to correct it, we expect to eliminate lt altogether as menacing factor |in this crisis"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
OLD MAN STABBED.

Newport, Nov. 10.-0Special)- John Crenshaw, "A years old, is in a serious condition from knife wounds alleged to have been inflicted by Ford Ireland, "A years old. The alleged fight occurred at Eight Mile, near here. Ireland is in jail here.
 The altercation grew out of dis pute between the two over business deaL it is said. eCrenshaw was stab bed in the left side, one lung being penetrated, and in the arm. Because of his age his condition is considered serious,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
TEXARKANA VISITED
 BY A COUNTESS

Texarkana, Nov. 9.-The countess of Kingston, vice-president of the Sol diers' and Sailors Help Society of Ireland spent yesterday here. Her visit to this country is to raise mon ey to assist the wounded and disa- bled soldiers and sailors of Ireland. These are to be trained for lines of work in which they still will be able to make their own living. An infor- nal reception was rendered in her honor at the Saenger theatre.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
rfRENsKI BUSY AT RESTORING
 HIS GOVERNMENT
,rontinued from page one.)

.s.t at the town hall it was rumored, IvI ,r tlsi ;sov ~ night, that most of the Mos
 cow garrison naoa,tGas sa tgaasfss,sd ance s;ohting the extremists at the ns.em,in sl.er ir1 where they had taken refuge. KreniTr Union Declines Lenine.
 m skobeleff, minister of labor in ulmrensky's M. mintstrys ,addressings a nssns Fasy snig might zerhsrs at tns sowuns unaa ss.a a.ah at first had worked under in wn,. u'a.;ons of Lenine, now declared ;tae1f stadf',Wh Wholly on the side of the com ,tsfh la;ttee of public safety, and that it mas'I mo"ld not obey further orders of the bolshevki. , ,soa+ h,ow tha+ tho ..ramists n have yet received In 16 e..a;s.ries ea.si the union. of government m,u .arvants has instructed it's members .a so' strike. .t thus paralyzing the whole v machinery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
MEETING WILL BE WATCHED

Springfield, Ill.,, Nov. 10.-Acting Governor John G. Oglesby shortly be-
 iore noon today, by long-distance tel |ephone directed Samuel Insult, chair |maa of the state council of defense, Ito inform the chief of police and cor |poration counsel of Chicago that they would be held responsible for dispers- ling so-called peace meeting, sched- kled for today in Chicago, "if anything |of seditious character. either in ac- |tion of words, takes place."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
NABs TWO .DEsERTERS."

Will Reeves and Ben Tyler, ne gro drafted men who failed to appear for military service when called by the board of exemption for the Pine Bluff district, were arrested last night by Deputy Sheriff J. L. McBurnett and will be sent to Camp Pike.
 The men were classed as "deserters" from the army, and a reward of $50 each offered for their. apprehension. MT. McBurnett will collect $10O for the two.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
WILSON ADDRESSES LABOR FEDERATION
 IN BUFFALO, N. Y.

Buffalo, Nov. 10.-Presidelt Wilson will speak at the opening session oi the American Federation of Labor here Monday morning, it was an nounced today by Samuel Gompers, president of the federation.
 The. men of lthe officers training camp at Fort Niagara have been or dered by Secretary Baker to act az a guard of honor to the president during his stay in Buffalo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
A RsvIssd EpIthst.

"Did anybody ever call you . c1arfps "Yes," replied Senator Sorghum. didn't mind 1t so much . few years ago. But 1t would make me pretty insl dignapt now to have 1t suggested that I am mild and subdusd man M ' out of coliticS for, lfe.*
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
Graham Flour.

Graham flour is made by grinding the entire grain to moderate grade of dneness. Entire wheat -four is made by grinding the stSin and re- moving the three outer coats. If the germ were not removed from the flour, the color and the keeping Qual tiles would be affected.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
POPE COUNTY HOME GUARDS.

Russellville, Nov. 10.-Fifty men have signed up for enlistment in the Pope County home guard and applica. tion has been made for conmisson for the company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
LILIUOKALANI DYING.

K Hopolula, H. l., Nov. 1O.-Formet queen Liliuokalali was sinking fast today and cannot live more than .
 few hours according to her physician.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11

For providing the body with Zen ergy tread IS only. surpassed by oat' meal and by sugar.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11

in the conference to ake in on "RnT of which
  0 s gnld head a w. Bnons is the Naval the the is of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
No Doubt es It

When bachelor declares that "
 welded to his profession it's do1o1p uts to fudge the right woman oan la&a him commit bisaray.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-11-11
CHARLES 4. PlEZ TAKES CHARGE 0F
 SnIPBUILDIKG

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Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17
PAUL PRY'S GLENDALE
LETTER.

The most interesting bit of gossip
among the corner store loungers and
evening news carriers is the wheat
threshing and each evening brings
the inquiry as to how much Mr.. 500.
raised, for wheat threshing is general
now, and we have yet to hear of any
larger yields than fifteen bushels per
acre. Farmers are helping their
neighbors and bounteOus wheat
threshing dinners are being enjoyed
in return.
Mr.. Tucker from Greenwood has
sold his sixty acre farm here, known
as the Sam Warren Farm, to parties,
who, it is reported, will use the place
to raise fancy pet animals. Definite
particulars or the mans name is not
known, but Glendale is ready to eX-
tend the hand of good fellowship.
Robert Clendaniel has traded the
land, exclusive of the timber, recently
bought of John Prettyman, to Joshua
Ellegood, for two building lots in Ell
lendale, and has also bought of Mr..
Ellegood a pine leaf from his farm
near town.
On last Wednesday a serious acci-
utlL was AdA luW ~ dhCA LEu WlAEA jas
Daniels, an aged and feeble farmer
residing near town, was walking in
the road and a car, driven by color
ed boy, ran up behind him, knocking
him aside and throwing him to the
ground The car passed rapidly on,
and Edward Webb, of Oakley, who
was coming along, gave Mr.. Daniels
aid.
The sale of the effects of the late
Mrs. Lloyd, at Dickerson's Corners,
drew a large crowd and the many
things collected during the life time
Of this lady brought good prices. W.
S. Dickerson bought the home and
lot, of 13 of an acre, for $3.50 cash,
which is considered a bargain.
Miss Elsie Valley and Miss Dermott
of Brooklyn, N. Y, are here visiting
her old home and friends.
Misses Dorothy and Lima Warren
are visiting friends at Broadkiln
Beach.
Miss Carrie Welch of Philadelphia
is the guest of Mrs. B. F. Williams.
Wilbur Welch of Philadelphia is a
guest Of his cousin, John Prettyman.
Miss Gertrude Dickerson, after Wis
iting her relatives at Bridgeville,
where she stayed fortnight, has re-
turned home.
Wilmot and Herbert Adams, two of
bright young men, have
recently bought out a hardware bus
mess in Wildwood, N. j., and will
soon move to their new enterprise. |
They will be greatly missed here.
PAUL PRY.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17
CLARKsvILLE.

Warren Evans, of Philadelphia, is
spending a few days with his mother
Mrs. Angie Evans.
Miss Jennie Quillen has returned
home from the city, accompanied by
her sister-in-law and nephew.
Mrs. Clarence Derrickson and son
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Der
rickson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Tracey, of
Philadelphia, are now visiting their
daughter, Mrs. John Harmon.
A Fish Fry was given at Irons
Lane on Tuesday, which was enjoyed
very much by all who were present.
Rev. c. E. Holt and family were
entertained on Wednesday by Mr. 4.
and Mrs. Henry Holt at Ocean View
Mrs. James MCGEE is still visiting
friends and relatives in Philadelphia
Mrs. Walter Lynch is home for a
few weeks.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17
FELTON,.

Russell Coulter son of J. c. and
| Nellie Nichols, died at the home OF
his grandparents, near Laws Church,
on Sunday. August 5th, 1917, aged Is
months. Russell was a bright little
baby boy, will be sadly missed, and
the family have the sympathy of their
many friends.
The continued dry weather has Civ
en- the farmers an opportunity to
have their wheat crops threshed. The
report from most farmers is to the
effect that the crop is much better
than they had been led to believe it
would be-
Canteloupes are selling at a good
price at the present time, and farm
ers are making heavy shipments of
those melons.
Tomatoes are now ripening in quan
titles sufficient to warrant the open
ing of the factories. Canning opera
tions started at FELTON, yesterday.
Miss Glennie Montague of Whining
ton, visited her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas Montague, last week.
The members OF FELTON, Sunday
school. and also the members Of Tro-
ply Grange, spent Tuesday at Bowers
Beach, and spent an enjoyable day.
Mr. and Mrs. John Carson. Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Hill and Peter War
ren spent last Sunday at Colchester
Beach, Nd.
A number of FELTON, persons are
regular attendants at Blades Camp
meeting.
Miss Vima Benson and Willie Ben
son, of Pittman, N. j., spent a few
days last week with their mother, |
Mrs. Rachel Carson
Misses Legatha and Minnie Hill and |
Eva Barcus have returned home after |
spending a week at Bowers.
Mrs. Alfred Millman, of Chester, is /
spending some time with Chester
friends.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17

Waste not-want mott
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17
BLANCHARD's STATION.

Mr.. and Mrs. Grover Torbert have
returned home after spending a week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Norman T. Webb
at Harbeson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Tucker of
Greenwood spent the week end with
John H. Tucker.
Miss Helen Cahall has returned af-
ter spending three weeks with her
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Grover
Bradley at Wilmington.
Charles Obier of New Haven, Conn,
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank 0bier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E. Rogers and
Miss Burnice Rogers, with Everett
Morris, were Sunday guests of Mrs.
Margaret Matthews at Glendale.
Merrill 0bier has gone to New Hav-
en-, Conn, where he has secured a
position.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17
ADAMS CROSSROADS.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Adams and
Miss Marian Adams from here, and
Miss Minnie Adams of Wilmington,
accompanied by John Morris and Miss
Helen Morris of Greenwood, motored
TO Bowers Beach on Tuesday and re-
port an enjoyable day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zeb Fountain and
Miss Elizabeth Fountain of Philadel-
phia are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Fountain.
Mrs. Minnie Kemp, of Vienna, Nd. i,
has been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
W. /. Hubbard.
Mrs. Blanche Adams and daughter
are at Ocean City for an indefinite
stay.
Miss Helen Morris of Greenwood is
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17
Samuel J. Wilson & Son,

We have added to our funeral equip.
ment a new Motor Funeral Car. foI
which we make no extra charge. We
have stin retained cur Black ana White
horse drawn hearse, which therefore
places US in a position to furnish either,
horse drawn or motor hearses.
We are the best equipped and carry
the largest stock Of funeral supplies
south Of Wilmington.
Can phone. Office No. %, residence No
20. Phone service day and night. In
calling after 10 p. m. call No. 29. All
calls promptly answered. No extra
charge for distance, use Of hearses or
Wife's services.
We also carry a large and complete
assortment Of Furniture. Carriages, Run
abouts. Farm Wagons, Rack Wagons and
Farming Implements.
MILTON. DELAWARE.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17
TRINITY.

Otis Brown of Chester has returned
to his work, after a pleasant vacation
with his parents here.
Roland Nelson of New Haven Conn.
is visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. +. Nelson.
Mrs. George W. Neal and daugh-
ters. of Baltimore. have returned, af-
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17

ter spending some time with friends
and relatives here.
Mrs. Ida Boyer of Seaford, spent
the week end with her brothers, the
Messrs. William and Robert Hast
ings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Brown, Of
Washington, d. c.. are spending
some time at the home of W. H.
Brown.
J. E. Cannon and family were en-
tertained at the home OF R. ]. Hast
ings Friday evening.
The Messrs. Paul and Ralph Nelson
Of Philadelphia are spending their va
cation at the home Of their father, E.
H. Nelson.
Sunday school at Trinity Sunday at
9 a. m.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17
POULTRY POINTERS.

When feeding the mash food particularly al
this season when you are conditioning the birds
add little linseed meal to it. Its nutrtive value
is greater than corn.
Theatres throughout the country are rapidly
posting notices reading 'Deadhead free Pass
List Suspended Are there any drones or nom
producers in your flock? If so you are carrying q
deadhead list" Suspend the list by getting rid
Of them at once. They eat up more than the other
hens can possibly earn.
Important essentials in raising poultry" will
be considered next week.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17

visiting her cousin. Miss Minnie
Adams.
Miss Altha Adams was Bridgeville
visitor last week.
Claude Adams motored to George
town last week.
Local camp meetings have been at
tended by the usual numbers from
this locality.
Milford chronicle., 1917-08-17

Some one wants what you have to
selll Then advertise it in the Chron-
icle next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
-sUFFIELD MEETINGS CLOSE.
Sessions of State Baptist
 cenvsntion-Mornin Address by
 Rev. pr. Peter C. Wright-Evenina
 Banquet, '

At Suffield the Baptist State Con vention continued in session Tuesday with morning, afternoon and evening meetings. The morning session com memorated the 94th anniversary of the Connecticut Baptist convention and the following officers were elect ed: President, Rev. Frederick Lent, Ph. D., of New Haven; first vice pres ident, Charles P. Walker of New Ha- veni second vice president, Rev. Hor- asry E Re si0at & osts of Harsers treasurer. Charles. Edward Prior of Hartford: auditor. c. Hadlai Hull of New London.
 The sermon at that session was prea ched by Rev. Welcome E. Bates of Mystic on the topic: The supre- macy of the Spiritual.
 At the first session in the afternoon the general topic was Religious Edu- cation, with the principal address by of God
 The joint meeting of the Womens Baptist Missionary Societies was held Catherine L. Mabie, Congo, Africa; Miss Isabelle Crawford, Kiowa, In- diana; Mrs. James D. Rough, New London: formerly of Norwich, and Miss Anna E. Gage of Hartford.
 The evening session was opened with a devotional service conducted by Rev. C. K. Flanders of Canton. fer merly of Norwich. The address was by Rev. Guy c. Lamson. D. D., of Philadelphia This session was at tended by the entire student body of the Suffield school.
 The closing sessions of the conven- ton were held Wednesday with the following programme:
 10 a.. m., devotional service, Rev. Ellis Gilbert of Danbury: reports of various lcommittees; address, The Ministers and Missionary's Benefit Board, by Rev. Peter c. Wright. D. D., of Hartford.
 200 D. m.. devotional service: appoint ment of committees: report of com mittee on enrolment: report of com mittee on resolutions; convention bus mess.
 3.2O p. m., Young Peoples session; report of Young Peoples convention; address. The New Order, by Rev. A. E. Coats of Hartford.
 5.30 D. m.. banquet; president. Rev. J. NJ Lackev of Hartfcrd: toastmas- ter, Rev. A. R. Coats of Hartford: ad- dress, Rev. Peter c. Wright of Hart ford
 The delegates attending from Nor wich were, from the First Baptist church, Rev. George H. Strouse and w c. Moves: Central Baptist church, Rev. A. F. Purkiss. Joseph Carlevale, James L. Case, F. E. Beckwith, Louis Ma1orey, Mrs. Arthur F. Wyman and Mrs. W. G. Tarbox
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
:. USEFUL PAIN
Norwish People Should Heed lie
 Warning.

Have you a sharp pain or . dull ache across the small of your back Do you realize that it's often 6 timely sign of kidney weakness? Prompt treatment is safeguard against more serious kidney troubles. Use Deans Kidney Pills. Profit by this Norwich woman's experience.
 Mrs. Henry L. Greiner, 606 B. Main St.. says: "Sometimes sa cold has affected my back and sometimes over work has caused dull. naggins pains across my kidneys. My back has felt weak and tired and have been worn out. When bending, sharp pains have eiszed me in my back and it has been hard to straighten up. I have used Doan's Kidney Pills and they have done me lots of good"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim ply ask for kidney remedy-set Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mrs. Greiner relies on. Foster -Milburn Co.,, Mfgrs. Buffalo, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

TO THE so1sn 1fsssnSsts Sr COUNTY COM miss, oners Of New London Coppty: I to sell spirituous and intoxicatinE
 1S cid.r ale isssr ss %ns tion of 2 practielng physioian, and not saaasitiss not sxe.;s,nF Sai,.. 9ns ,I..s s.i,ona those In quantities not exceeding Ave gallons. At No; s7i Central avenue. this Hs Sd day of octob.r. A. 5 D. isi7. F. priator. We. the undersigned, are ana tSe opWn ad hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of F. R. Mclaughlin for a drnggist,s licsnse.. and hereby certify to be 1icensed pursuant so said eppli. John, J. Gsrsy. Nslsen; z; 2isso., s; certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and taxpay- sd .d MorW;c66 6c, Pstea at iH1fwienS this Holbreok, Town Clerk. oct1ITh
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
CertihsAte

CeFf16cAte
 TO THE BoA RID OF COUNTY coM- missioners of New London County: I hereby apply for s65 druggist license to sell spirituous, and Intoxicating and an cider. to be be sold on the preserip: tion of q practicing physician; and not 9uantities not excsedine one gallon; those in quantities not exceeding Ave gallons. At 2s7 Main street, Town of Norwich. Dated at Norwich this Sd day of October. A. p: 1917 Herbert N. Lerou. Applicant, for Proprietor. We, the undersigned, are electors and tax %n,1 srsd and bsIsbs sta5s s9n sn e endorse the foregoing application of Herbert M. Lerou for a druggists H. cense. and hereby certify that said an censed pursuant. to said application. Dated at Norwich. this sd day of octo- her. A. D. 1917. George P. Madden. Joseph p Harris. Dennis H. Pgisco,i: certify that the above named siEners and endorsers are electors and taxpay-- CTS. owning real estate in the Town of Norwich Dated .t Norwish. thi. 1oth Holbrook Town Clerk. oct11Th
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
COUNTY HOME ANNUAL MEETING
Maron Has Seventythree Chten Under Her CareHealth of Family Has Been Excellent the Past Year-Annual Report of Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell, Secretary of Town Visitors

stood in our language, applied to tie court to have his children cared for. Many Generous Donations. .. The holidays were rendered merry and as happy as can be in such a large family. The children's friend for them to have toys, candy and two publications which run through the year. The Farther Lights of the Cen- tral Baptist church sent gifts at sent each child in the home a box of candy.
 The Order of Elks and J. W. Semple each sent box of oranges, s: J. Kehoe sent candy, and Grosvenor Fly sent a fine donation of clothing. Important as is the care of these children in the home, that of those placed out in family homes Is more of a problem, and the board of mahage- ment desires to thank each visitor who and all who have in any way contrib uted to the welfare and pleasure of
 M. H. c. MITCHELL.
 Norwich. Oct. -17th. 1917.
 Reports of Town Visitors.
 The reports of town visitors on chill dren who are placed in families were made as follows: New London, Asso- ciated Charities; Norwich. Mrs. John D. Hall. Mrs. Howard l.. Stanton: Norwlch Town, Mrs. W alter l.. Potter: Greeneville. Mrs. Harvey Spalding; Taftville. Mrs. M. F MacMillan: Bob rah. Mrs. William Fitch; Colchester, Miss Abby G. Willard: East Lyme. Mrs. John F. Luce: Franklin. Miss Ella L. Smith: Griswold, Mrs. Georse A. Haskell: Lebanon. Miss Hattie E. Hewitt and Miss Mabel Moves; Lisbon. Mrs. James B. Palmer: Lyme: J: War ren Stark: Montville, Mrs. William P. Mitchell: North Stonington. Mrs. George 1T. Stone: Old Lyme. Mrs. Will liam r. Clark: Salem. Ernest L. Lati- mer; sprague, Mrs: Angus Park: Stonington. Mrs. ". P. Trumbull: Vol untown, Miss Bertha F.. Lewis; Wa terford Mrs. Owen C. Williams. Elev- en of the visitors reported in person, seven reported by letter and three made no reports at all.
 The luncheon, served under the di- rection of Miss Gibson, the matron, comprised chicker; salad, cold ham. potatoes, rolls. fruit ice cream and coffee.
 Miss Harris. chief supervisor of the child welfare department of the new ly organized state board of charities was among those present. Tn addition to County Commissioner Smith. Com n1issioners r. T. Brown of Lebanon and G. H. Bradford of Montville were present.