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Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-26
Foulest Deed in History
Says the Ambassador

Washington, April 21.-A scathing
indictment of the German Won Hin
denburg's deportations of Belgians by
Brand Whitlock, American minister
to Belgium, was made public tonight
by the state department, as follows:
Even if a modicum of all that is
told of the deportations is true, there
stih remains enough to stamp this
deed as one of the foulest that history
records.
zone interesting result of the de-
%portations once more places in relief
the German capacity for laundering,
almost as great as the German ca
pacity for cruelty.
They have dealt a mortal blow to
any prospect they may ever have had
Of being tolerated by the population
of Flanders; in tearing away from
nearly every humble home in the land
a husband and a father or a son and
brother, they have lighted a fire of
hatred that will never go out; they
have brought home to every heart in
the land, in a way that will impress
it's horror indelibly on the memory
of three generations, a realization OF
what German methods mean, not, as
with the early atrocities in the heat
Of passion and the first lust of war,
but by one of those deeds that made
one despair of the future of the human
race, a deed coldly planned, studious-
ly matured, and deliberately and sys-
tematically executed, a deed so cruel
that German soldiers are said to have
wept in its execution, and so momen-
tous that even German officers are
now said to be ashamed"
The patriotism of elderly maidens
who are asked to decline marriage of.
fers from men who are trying to keep
out of the army is put to severe test.
Kansas City Journal.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-26
Two German, Ships .
Sunk by Englishmen

London, April 21.-The admiralty
announces that two German destroy
ers, possibly three, have been sunk
in the course Of a German raid near
Dover.
Five German destroyers took part
in the Dover raid. They were en-
gagged by two Dover patrol vessels,
The British suffered no material dam
age. go
The British casualties were slight
in comparison with the results OBJ
tanned. One hundred and FIVE Ger
mans were saved.
The announcement follows:
"The vice admiral at Dover reports
that on the night of April 20 Ave
German destroyers attempted a raid
on Dover. The raid resulted in their
firing a number of rounds into a
plowed field a few miles from Dover
Che enemy appears then to have
steered in the direction of some of
our shipping, possibly with the inten-
ton of attacking, but was met BY
two vessels of the Dover patrol.
I'm five minutes these two vessels
engaged and sank at least two, pos
sibly three, out OF the five enemy
boats. the remainder making off at
high speed during the short engage
ment, escaping in the darkness.
Our vessels suffered no material
damage, and our casualties were ex-
ceedingly light in comparison wit,
the result obtained. Our patrol yes
sells were handled with remarkable
gallantry and dash and the tactics
pursued were a fine example of de-
stroyer work. We are fortunate in
being able to save the lives of ten
German officers and ninety-ive men
from the vessels sunk
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-26

occasional ship, it is thought that the
German submarine blockade viii be
less effective than it has been since
IL was in~augurated on the first o
February.
II is conceded that if the submarine
blockade We're as effective as the
German authorities expected it to be,
,the war would be brought to a close
by German success due to the starYa-
tion of the people of Great Britain
and the inability to keep the allied
armies supplied with food and ammu-
milton.
If, therefore, America does nothing
but provide means whereby the effect
of the German blockade will be re,
duced to the minimum, it will have
done much to help the allies win the
war and to suppress and overthrow
the military autocracy of Europe.
FIVE
That is one of the Particular tasks
to which American attention has been
tnrned. rather than a disposition to
place a large army upon European
soil.
If the war should continue over INTO
the summer of 1918, it seems prob
able that American troops may partl
cipate in the fighting in Europe, but
otherwise it is believed that Amer
teas efforts will be confined chiefly
to guarding ships against German
submarine attacks and in keeping a
stream of supplies crossing the At
lantic for the benefit of the entente
allies.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-26

South Dakota, has been set for hear
ing said petition, when and where any
person interested may appear and
show cause why the said petition
should not be granted.
Dated at Watertown, this 25th day
of April, A. D. 1917
John Nicholson,
Judge of the County Court
Attest:
Ralph H. HorswilL
Clerk.
(Seal).
CFirst pub. Apr. &c, las pub. May 10l
my constituents are beginning to
contribute with unusual liberality to
the government" said Senator Scr
ghum as he anxiously inspected his
mail.
CASH"
mot exactly cash. But they never
bought SO many two-cent stamps in
all their l~ives."-Washington Star.
Oh, weakness and indecision of
mind! If not yourselves vices, to how
much OF exqufsite 1a:sery do you not
sometimes pave the way?-Walter
Scott
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-26

To the minds Of most people, edu.
cation and pleasure are mutually ex.
elusive ideas:-Herbert Spencer.
Saturday news. (Watertown, S.D.) 19??-19??, 1917-04-26

$50 the lawyers got about all of
the estate. Did Edith get anything??.
oh, yes; she got one of the law
yers Boston Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

In response to an invitation extend ed by Mrs. Julia M. P. Andrews, who man of the town of Plainf1elu, by the State Woman's Council of National Defense, delegates from the different women's organizations in the town met Saturday afternoon in the town hall, Central Village The meeting opened in a patriotic manner by sa- l luting the flag after which Mrs. An l drews read The American Woman's l Creed, and gave very interesting talk on the importance of the Wo- tional Defense.
 A local committee was elected as follows: Miss Helen Atwood, of Wau- 1 regan, chairman; Miss Abbie Medbury, | Barwick. of Plainfield, vice chairmen; Miss Evelyn Cranska of Moosup, secretary; Mrs. J. M. Andrews of Moosup. Mrs. Dora Kennedy and Mrs. M. La France of Central Village. During the meeting a conmunica- tion urging the conservation of food was impressively read by the secre- tary. Mrs. Hattie Adams, Clippings concerning Liberty Bonds were also read by the secretary. A very inter esting article on the needs cf the Red Cross society was read by. Mrs. An drews.
 It was voted at this meeing to give the food administration work to the
 
 has already been formed in the town of Plainfield with Mrs Henry Dow snce. chairman.
 Attended Pupils Recital.
 Mrs. James Parkhurst and Miss Ethel Parkhurst attended the piano recital by the pupils of Miss Emma Gardiner, in Phoenix hall, Danielson. Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. John Milner of Providence was a caller at the home of Mrs. Julia M. H. Andrews Wednesday.
 Mrs. c. M. Gardiner is attending the Women's Christian Temperance Union convention at f< ddletown this week.
 Miss Helen Gardiner is visiting her brother, Leander Gardiner, at East Hampton this week.
 The house owned by Mrs. Lewis on Main street is being painted and rem ovated.
 William BeIlevance and Roswell Stevens motored to Providence We'd nesday.
 Old Fashioned Boiled Dinner.
 An old fashioned boiled dinner was served in the M E. church vestry on Wednesday afternoon under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society. The dinner was well attended.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

The bride gave her maid acameo lavalliere. The groom gave the best man a pair of monogrammed cuff links.
 Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride on Railroad street for intimate friends and relatives.
 The bride has resided in Baltic the greater part of her life and is popular with many friends. She Is an active worker in different church societies and is a member of the Baltic M. E. church and Sunshine class. The groom Is popular in musical circles in this state and is at present a member of a Norwich orchestra.
 The numerous handsome gifts in cluded silver, china, linen, cut glass, checks and household furnishings. The new1yweds were presented a beau- tiful silver set from Norwich musi- clans.
 MT. and Mrs. Enos left Baltic at $40 for a trip to New York and Niagara Falls. On their return they will re- side in a newly furnished home on Railroad street.
 The bride travelled in a cloth suit of fashionable beet root shade. She wore black hat.
 MT. and Mrs. Enos received during the day letters of congra atu1ation and best wishes from members of different orchestras in this state and from Massachusetts and Rhode Island musi- clans.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

SHORT CALENDAR SESSION.
At WiIIimantic Friday-Judge Ben- nett to Hear Three Uneohtsstsd Di- vorce Cases-Suit Against the City

The superior court for Windham county will come in for short calendar and assignment of cases at Whitman tic Friday, October 18th, at 10 q. m.. Judge John P. Kellogg presiding. Fol lowing is the short calendar docket: Doyle & Murphy vs. The Federal Paper Board Co.,, Inc. The Goetz Bak- cry Co., vs Charles F. Haynes. Coop CT & Sternile vs. City of Wiilimantfc. George G. Jacobson vs. Edward La bonte Samuel & Morris Spector vs. Harry F. Weinstein. French Coal Co. vs. Samuel B. Harvey, ct al. Henry P. ren vs Frank E.. Carlson. Louis Le- Grand Benedict vs. Vim. Ordway. A. B. Butler & Go. xs. Wrn. D. Knowles. Hugh Rice vs. The Town of Pomfret. Leander Wright vs. Charles T. Crane. Zige Sol1olosli, Admr., vs. Robert J. Johnstone.
 Uncontested divorces: Mary Gelin- ski ys. Michael Gelinski. Grace H. Smith vs. Robert J. Smith. Millie w. Bennett vs. Byron A. Bennett.
 Trial list-To Court: Jackson & Sumner vs. Hartford Builders Finish Co. Hesry Racicot vs. Charles P. Mulligan Leander Wright vs. Charles T. Crane Jake Berkowitz vs. Abraham Cohen. Lena Cohen and Horace Price. lake Berkowitz vs. Harry Gfuberrnan. n. Johnstone. M. Eugene Lincoln vs. Charles E. Skinner. Iahimatsu Nishi -Fs. William J. Milltr. Hillhouse & Taylor vs. A. F. Howard. Ignazio Lop- so vs. Arthur c. Bill. Everett P. Chappell vs. Joseph Noheimer, ct ux.
 To jury: P. H. Mccarthy, ct al, ap- peal from probate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
JEWETT CITY
Five Home Gardeners Who Go to Har- vest Potato Crop Find Tubsrs Stolen Gall for Patriots to Attend Lib- erty Bond Meeting This Evening,

Five men who had a section of land on the McCusker farm, on which to raise potatoes, had a fine crop-by which someone else benefited When discovered that other persons had dug the greater part of them with their hands, evidently.
 Bay State Guests.
 Mrs. Fred Worship and daughter Ruth of Hudson, Mass, and Frank their aunt, Mrs. Thomas Stewart.
 The Ladies' society of the Congre- gational church meets at Mrs. F. E.. Robinson's this afternoon.
 Mrs. Nelbert Myott entertains the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church this afternoon.
 Check for Pythian Ambulance. F. E. Robinson, master of exche- ,quer of Undaunted lodge, No. 34, K of F., has sent to New Haven a check for S2125, in response to an appeal to the members of that order for funds contingent of soldiers in federal ser .vlce. The sum is subscribed by in dividual members. not from the ex- cheQuer of the order.
 Liberty Bond Meeting.
 A Liberty Bond mass meeting is to ming which every patriot in this vii cinity is expected to attend. A good speaker will be present.
 Mrs. S. A. Thompson spent Wed nesdav in New London with her niece, Mrs. Bessie Frink
 Girls Club Meets.
 The T. c. F. Girls club met at the home of Miss Dora Couture Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served at 8.30 by Miss Mary Couture and Miss Elizabeth Eichelburg. Games and music were enjoyed before and after refreshments. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Angelina Earisneau.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
PRAISE FOR CITIZENS
 OF FOREIGN BIRTH
For Patriotism Shown in Contribut-
 ing to the Liberty Loan.

Boston. Oct 17.-High praise for the enthusiasm and patriotism shown by citizens of foreign birth or descent in subscribing to the Liberty loan was expressed today in report to Gov ernor Aiken of the federal reserve bank by a committee which has spe- cial charge of this part of the sales.
 The loan committee announced that the total of subscriptions in the dis trict received mp to a. m. today was $95, 900, with Rhode Island leading in the percentage of it's maximum all lotment subscribed. Supplementary reports on this tabulation gave totals up to today for leading cities in New England as follows: Boston $30. .344,- Bedford, $277S, 900: Worcester. S2.- 634,O00; Springfield $2,460, 900; Port land, Me, $2.102, ,OO0: New Haven, Conn, s1,704,000: Waterbury, Conn, S1,604000
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
Inactive Kidneys
 Cause Disease

shall net soon forget the benefits derived from the use of Foley Kidney iIls."-A. A. Godfrey. Forest Grove, Oregon.
 Too much work and too little work seem to have about the same effect on persons past middle age. Proper action of the kidneys is necessary to good health. They act as a litter and remove from the blood poisonous waste matter which if permitted to remain in the system leads to many complications.
 Many nervous, tired, rundown men and women suGer from pains in the back and sides. dizzy spells. bladder weakness, sore muscles and stiff joints and fail to realize tn at rheuma. tism. diabetes or even Brights dis ease may result.
 If you have cause to believe that your kidneys are weak. disordered or inactive you should act immediately. Foley Kidney Pills have been used by young, middle aged and old with complete satisfaction. They act quick. ly and surely and have given relief in eases of ten years standing.
 Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
HAS FRACTURED LEGS
 AND INJURED SKULL
John Grady, Struck by Automobile Tuesday Evening, Shows Little Inn provement Wednesday.

John Grady who was struck by an automobile driven by Andrew Roux Tuesday evening, is at St. Joseph's s hospital in 8 serious condition. MT. Grady is quite an old man and in rather frail health. He was in a coma Tuesday night but became cosncious in the morning and spoke few words. He told Chief Kil1ourey that he was crossing the street when the accident happened and that MT. Roux was go- ing slowly at the time.
 He showed little improvement We'd nesday afternoon and was conscious but little of the time. pr. Girouard said that his injuries consisted of fractures of both legs and a fracture at the base of the skull.
 MT. Roux sent a statement to the secretary of state. explaining the acci- dent. He says that he slowed up in front of: a store about 100 feet away to avoid several boys who were playing in the street. Just before the accident happened, another carSpassed him and as both cars were Slightly pointed towards the right, the center of the street was not illuminated. The first he knew of the man being in the street. he was very close to him and turned to the center of the. street to escape him if possible. but was too late
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
NORWICH

cruiting is speeding up all over the state, in the opinion of Captain James A. Ramsay, in charge of the United States recruiting station here. Today thirty mtn enlisted here, considerable gain over recent avera ges, and 1t is thought that many more are ready to get into service. Captain Ramsay at tributes the rush to get into the army ta the excellent opportunities offered soldiers in the signal corps, medical department and aviation service. To- morrow. Friday and Saturday. Cap tain Ramsay will corporate with a British detail sent here to secure re- cruits. Scores of British subjects are expected to enroll. A monster open air rally Saturday night will end this campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
EXPRESSES THANKS TO
 THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
Baron Moneheur, Head of the Belgian
 Mission to the United States.

Havre, Oct. 17.-Baron Moncheur head of the Belgian mission to the United States and former Belgian min ister at Washington, requested The Associated Press today to express his
 thanks to the American people for the hospitality extended to the mission.
 'I thought I knew the United States well'' said the baron. T was minister at Washington for eight years and learned and admired the business like methods ana efficiency of Americans. But it was a revelation to see great, free, proud, wealthy nation bending all it's energies towards the single goal of crushing Prussian militarism. For the United States. as one man. entered the fray resolved to make the world safe for democracy
 Tt is no small comfort to realize that the plight of Belgium was more than incidental in bringing the great est nation of the new world to the side of the allies and justice. I came away from America with the feeling that had witnessed the welding of great nation, the advent of right over force and the determination of free men to fight for the heritage of liberty left by their fathers who had acquired it at the price of their blood.
 ''I was still under the spell Of the conversations I had had with your great president-one of the greatest statesmen of modern and all times. As l listened to the expression of his views or the future destinies of the world was proud that Belgium could have in spired such sentiment in the bosom of the first citizen of the greatest country of modern times. and to him and to the people of the United States wish to say Thank you.'"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
MYSTIC
Posthn aster Foley Notified of Pro- posed Office Improvements - Whist Club Entertained-SociaI Evening for Country Club Members.

Postmaster George H. Foley is in receipt of a letter from the treasury | department at Washington, stating | that the sketch plans for the proposed post office building at Mystic had been | approved and drawings would be made according to the sketch of the post master does not approve of the same.
 MT. Foley some time ago recom- mended having the front door face East Main street and this has been approved. It appears now as though it will not be long before bids will be asked for.
 Entertained Whist Club. | Mrs. Frank Bindloss entertained the members of the Auction Bridge club to which she belongs at a Halloween party Wednesday at her home on | East Main street. After dinner cards were the feature of the afternoon and the day was much enjoyed by all Cards at Country Club. The entertainment committee has planned a social with cards for the Country Club this (Thursday) evening. The committee in charge consists of C. Hoxie, Mrs. John s. Rathbone, Mrs. Thomas Frusher and Elmer Spauld- ing.
 At the Casino.
 There were four entries made on Tuesday evening at the Willow Point
 
 as a prize. The couples participating in the contest were: William F'ifer and Irene McKone. Harry Bliven and Dor othy Lamb. Leo McKone and Chris rlne Donoth and William Quinn and Josephine Morrison. MT. Bliven and Miss Lamb were chosen and will con- test with the winners of the fox trot which will be given at the Casino. The judges for last evening were Mir. Goldsmith of New Lcndon. George kotch of this place and Sergeant Thomas Roache of Fort Wright. Mir. Roache is the winner of five cups pre- viously offered. The cup is very hand some.
 Items of Interest.
 Mrs Willard Keiewin has returned from several days visit with her par in Danbury
 Mir. and Mrs. Allen Stevenson have returned to Boston after visit with relatives In the village.
 MT. and Mrs. Warren Rathbun en- tertained Wednesday at their home in Quiambaus Mrs. Clarence Shay and daughter Janet of New London and of New York
 Arthur Berry is visiting his parents MT. and Mrs. Edward Berry on Broad way.
 Mrs John Colgrove of New London has been visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Gra- cey.
 Mrs. Edgar Whiting. Mrs Charles Mrs. A. E. Cutler are spending a few days in Middletown Fanny Ledvard Chapter. D. A. R., is planning for food sale Cornelius Costello has returned from a business trip to New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
Participated in Convention Prouram.

Several local people took part in the State convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance association, among them Mrs. J. M. Gager who had charge of the memorial services, MrsI A. c. Scripture who directed the social affairs and Mrs. Carrie A. Griggs who Is chairman of the work for the boys in the service of the U. S.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
FUN E'RA.l.
Mrs. Martha A. Reynolds,

The funeral services for Mrs. Mar tha A. Reynolds were held at her home on Palmer avenue Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. B. Aldrich. pastor Mrs. Reynolds at one time attended this church, but was not a member, as her name cannot be found on the church roll. There was a large attend ance of neighbors and friends. Burial was in the Jewett City cemetery and Hawkins, J. H. Lee and Edwin Ap- pley.
 Transferred to New York;
 Chester Geer, who has been stationed at Portsmouth, was at home over Sunday. Tuesday he telegraphed his family that he was on his way to New York.
 Doing Her Bit.
 A lady attempted to put in practice Wednesday the patriotic idea that women must do mems work in war times. She needed some wood so got cut the family eawhorse and saw She gut her knee on the stick of wood in the proper style and yielded the saw in a sort of whoa, back up" fashion All unexpectedly her efforts were re- warded. The stick broke and so sud- denly that the would-be wood saw yeress narrowly escaped being precipi- tated on the chopping block. She lighted herself and tried it again. and proceeded to saw a jagged hole in the front of her dress. This led to a few remarks which were very appro- priate to the occasion. The wood un- stick flew up and hit her But she stuck it out and if obliged to take up some occupation. feels fairly competent to go into the wood saving business it does include considerable clothes!
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
WILLIMANTIC

be held in this city at the Hotel Hooker today (Thursday)
 The morning session will be trans acted at II o'cfockS when business will be transacted. A reception to delegates from the state society will be given at this session along with several addresses by members of the State Committee of National Defense. 1:3O and will be given up to addresses
 The afternoon session will open at Ey various doctors. Sevarel papers by prominent state physicians will be read.
 Dr. Ernest R. Pike of East Wood stock will preside in the absence of Dr. Louis Mason of this city who is president but who is now serving the U S. in the officers medical reserve.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
BOTH ELLSWORTHS EXEMPTED
Howard S. of WiIIin1antic and Stuart
 M. of Central Village.

Howard Simpson Ellsworth of this city and Stuart Marsh Ellsworth of the National army. Clerk Fenton re- Central Village will be exempted from gently received notice that Stuart was exempted but as he is unmarried, he thought that a mistake with the Els worths had been made, and so notified the board. The other MT. Ellsworth is married. He was notified Wednes- day morning that both will be exempt ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18
Girls Basketball Teams Besins Prao.
 tice.

The girls basketball team of Wind ham will start practising Saturday morning in the high school gym. Last year the local misses were the state champions and they have started early this year. believing that the early bird wins the pennant.
 All of the girls in the school inte- rested in basketball met recently in the assembly hall and they, were ad- dressed by Miss Agnes Dwyer of the faculty, who is the coach. Manager Irene Vanderman has scheduled a few games so far, two with Rockville, the first being played December '.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-18

Torrington.- The Slovak- Americans of Torrington started to work for the Liberty loan last Sunday. The pastor of the Sacred Heart church, Rev. s. j. Panik. urged his parishioners to do their duty for their country. The St. Joseph S1ovak society is making a canvass of it's members. and the re- sponse is most generous. More than s2.000 has been subscribed already The society also voted to take a bond It. self.