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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
LAYMEN'S LEAGUE AT WESTERLY
Organized With William Clark, President-Trial of Frank Falcone For Asssulting Foreman Robert F. Day Begun -Over 1,50O Aliens Be Registered

Langwortf1y, secretary; William E. Martin, treasurer.
 The meeting was called to order al 7.3o o'clock and Dr. Rees addressed and organization of the laynnen's league. He told of what has been ac- complished by the league in other cit fes and of the possibilities for doing league is primarily evangelistie. al though this is accomplished through various departments within the league The principal idea in forming the
 work which Dr. Rees has started, after
 the campaign is over. pr. Rees was obliged to leave at 8 o'clock in order
 to address the women in the tabernacle
 present proceeded immediately to or ganize.
 William Clark and Lewis A. Joslin
 were elected temporary chairman and represententatives from the six churches were chosen members of a nominating committee: Samuel Cir ven. Christian church. l. B. Crandal, Seventh Day Baptist church; Thomas H. Peabody, First Baptist church; Will liam Spargo. Methodist church; Her bert L. Smith. Calvary Baptist church: John Thoumine. Congrega- diately retired and selected the off, cers as above named. The league will meet again next Thursday evening. at the Calvary Baptist church, at which time it is expected further organiza- ton of the society will be perfected.
 The Westerly branch of the Red Cross with headquarters in the Rhode Island block on Broad street has a membership of nearly 1000 at the present time and it will continue to grow. Those who became members Friday were MT. and Mrs. I. B. Gran O. Gavftt, Mrs. John Parker, Mrs. Bes- sic A. Slocum. Miss Gertrude VI. Slo- curn,. Miss Alice Baker, Miss Inez Ba- ker, Mrs. s. M. Cathcart, Miss Eliza beth A. Patterson. Miss Elizabeth Ja- net Whitford, MT. and Mrs. Walter H. Krebs. Mrs. Howard Mcfarland. Mrs. Novogrod, Horace Swan. MT: and Mrs. Charles s. Larkin, Miss Sally Eliza beth Larkin, Mrs. Anna H. Ellis, Westerly Grange $1O-
 The registration of aliens in Wes- terly has begun at the police head quarters on Union street under the su- pervision of the town sergeant and chief of police. The first day nearly 50 aliens took out the necessary pa 1 500 aliens in Westerly. The regis tration will be taken up to May 19, the time required by law for all and enemy aliens to register
 Edward McNeIIy, a clerk in Bar bour's, has passed the State board of pharmacy examination He is a stu dent at the R. I. State College of Phar- macy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
The McAiI Missions opportunity.

At the annual meeting of the Bos- ton Auxiliary of the American McAu Association, recently held in the chapel of the Old South church, Jean Alcide Picard gave a talk on the new conditions in France. M Picard is an AlsaJan, who served two years in the trenches, undergoing many hard stand six days in water up to his waist without relief Incapacitated by rheumatism for further military duty, he engaged in Red Cross work. He is now in this country on leave. He said that France seems to have been made over since 1914
 At one time in a hospital he was reading the Bible and praying with a soldier who was Protestant when wounded man who had no religion said to him, T do not understand what you are saying. but I feel it in my heart" There are many like this man who do not know how to express
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

church. MT. Smith begins his ninth year with these charges.
 Modern lightning conductors are be- ing erected on St. Joseph's church by representatives of a Boston firm.
 George German Resigns.
 The withdrawal by George German in carrying the mail mad express be- tween the Versailles railroad station and the Versailles postoffice, after IS years of service removes one who was seldom away from his post of duty who was courteous to all, and is miss ed by both villages which he has served for so long. MT German re- tired from the mail and express route to be able to join his brother, H. T. German, who Is soon to move to Nor wfch Town. The mail route is being attended to by Ovila Payette.
 Company Supplies Gardens.
 The Totokett Manufacturing com pany is in the front rank in supply ing it's employees garden space and an unusual number of gardens has been prepared for planting.
 Mrs. Emily L. Ames is the guest of South Coventry friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

their religious feeling and need help. This. is where the McAll Mission can do a great evangelistic work, he said, by gathering the people into their halls with their Christian atmos- phere, and giving them the oppor tunity to discuss religious qquestions. At present there is no other organi- zation in France adapted to meet the peculiar religious needs of the hour.
 During the past year s1.564 have been contributed through the Boston auxiliary for war relief work, and mission at Lille, which is going on successfully in spite of the German occupation.-M. A. s. s. in The Con gregationalist of April 18th.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

present time 13S Imen have been to New London to try and pass the ex- aninations to enter the United States navy since war has been declared. Out of this number. only 16 have been ac- cepted, and four out of these Is were the following Moosup boys: Ernest Deforge, Leo Manard, Charles Sweet and Ernest Labeau Arthur Wood, another Moosup boy who offered his services, was not accepted because of near sightedness. The boys who have passed are now waiting orders to leave town.
 Surprised Supt. Chapman.
 large number of Plainfeld High school students surprised Supt. John l.. Chapman Friday evening at his home on the Plainfield road. The stu dents assembled at the schoolhouse and went in a body to his home, where they hung him large May basket artistically decorated and filled with all sorts of good things. After a live ly chase they went into the house, where refreshments were served and games Were played.
 Short Paragraphs.
 The L. s. C.'s will meet at the home of Mrs. D. c. Parker Monday after noon.
 Clifford Kenyon is visiting his brother Harold in Pittsffeld.
 Mrs. Parker was a Providence caller Friday.
 The MooSup Cubs have scheduled baseball game with the JeWett City team to be played on the / carpet grounds this (Saturda) afternoon.
 Thursday Club Meets.
 The Thursday club met this week at the home of Miss Lucy Broadhead Central Village. After the business meeting Mrs. Thomas Day read from the book A Diplomats Wife in Mexico. The next meeting is at Mrs. Chipman's. Readers. Mrs. O. W. Potter and Mrs. c. D. Salisbury
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

Thursday evening a May basket was hung to Miss Rossie Jordan by the members of her grammar school class The trimmings of the basket were of blue and pink crepe paper. The bas- ket contained chocolates, waters, can dy kisses, nablscos, etc. The party were all good runners and the chase lasted for some time. When all had been caught they went into the house. where numerous games were played in which all took part. Those attending were Alice Southworth, Helen Gardi- ner. Mary Parazino, Marian Medbury, Irene Hemingway, Rose Seney, Flor ence Littlefeld, Jessie Youngs, Isabel Howard; also Joseph Holden, Harry Walker, James Howard, Wanda Da- ruska, Fred Sum, John Southworth Charles Burdick, Raymond Gallup and Herbert Codlin. @
 Miss Blanche Douglas of Sterling Hill visited friends in Moosup Friday.
 Four Local Boys Accepted.
 It was reported Friday that at the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
PUBLIC MEETING
To Be Held at Newent Center Church
 Tuesday Evening.

A public meeting for the people of Lisbon and their friends is to be held in the Congregational church, Newent Center, Tuesday evening, May 8, at 7.45 o'clock.
 County Agent F. c. Warner will give an economic talk on the food question: ways and means in it's production and marketing to the advantage of the farmer.
 A. L. Young will speak on what the schools are trying to accomplish and how these aims r+ay be attained with the hearty support and cooperation of the people.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

4 decision was reached in the case of Carbeta M. Quattromoni vs. Aniel Materese Friday in the superior court for Washington county. Judge Brown presiding, the plaintiff being awarded $1e5. Dunn and Rathbun appeared for the plaintiff and Agard and McKenna represented the defendants. The case was appealed from the Third district court where the plaintiff was given verdict for $67.
 A hearing was given by Justice Brown Friday morning on the petition for a divorce brought by Alfred Price of Wakefield from Lucy Price of: Ridgefield, N. J. Attorney George Donovan appeared for the respondent, in England May ', 1885. The petition of the petitioner was denied and the motion of the respondent. in the mat ter of a cross-petition. Alfmony of S10 a week to be paid weekly begin- ming May Il was ordered by the court.
 The trial of the case of State, Tnom- as E. Brown, complaining, vs Frank Fa1cone, charged with criminal as- Friday afternoon. Assistant Attorney General Fred A. Otis represented the state and Rathbun and Dunn appeared for the defendant. Fslcone. who was, employed at the Crurnb quarry at Bradford. is alleged to have assaulted his foreman. Falcone escaped through the woods and was gone several months before the police located him. The following jury was inpaneied to try the case: James c. Carrie. J. Has. kell Edson, Christopher Browning. of South Kingstown; ". Arthur Tisdale, Edwin H. Babcock, North Kfngstown; Frank II. Tate, William c. Smith. fore man Westerly; Clifford E.. Perrin. Hopl1tnton: Frank Mills, Charlehtown: Henry N. Maxon, Richmond; George F. Tefft. Exeter, and Lewis Weibei, Narragansett.
 William Clark, manager of the Wes- terIy mills of the American Thread company, was elected president of the Westerly Laymen's league at the or Eani1ation of that society in Calvary Baptist church Thursday evening. Oth- CT officers elected were: Vice presi- dents Albert G. Martin, First Baptist church; David Shaw. Methodist church; pr. Edwin Whitford, Seventh Day Baptist church.; Robert Mitchell, Christian church: George Osston. Con- eregationaI church: Willard H. Bacon. | Calvary Baptist church; LaVerne D.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
Female workers in Berlin.

Berlin, May 4.-In the metropou- tan area of Berlin there are now t1.. .s as many women and girls engaged il industrial plants as men and uDrar the number being respectively PTS 0N0 and 119,O 900. The number of male eu pIoyes has decreased from 161.00O year ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
Attended conven+ior

Miss Jessie Browning, who teaches in Ledyard, Miss Lillian Browning and Miss Thatcher of Jewett City teachers in Hanover, came Thursday to spend the week end at the home of the Misses Browning on Plain Hill They attended the state teachers convention in Slater hall
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
DCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Mir. and Mrs. Irving Gregory Leave for Wauregan-May Basket for Mrs. Gresory-Joseph Mcdonnell Ap- pointed Foreman of State Highway Repair Work.

MT. and Mrs. Irving Gregory have resigned as proprietors of the To- tokett Manufacturing company's boarding house to take a similar po- sition with the Wauregan company at Wauregan. Mir. and Mrs. Gregory be- gin their new duties today (Saturday). Tuesday evening at the Gregory home there was a pleasant gathering when members of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the Versailles M. E. church, of which Mrs Gregory is a member, hung her a May basket. The evening was spent in a social manner. During the evening the ladies presented Mrs. Gregory hand painted china vase.
 Heard and Seen.
 Ralph Bird Of Nyack. N. T., has re- gently begun work with the Totokett Manufacturing company as engineer.
 H. F. Learned has completed his plans for the cutting of the timber and wood on his property on the east side of the river directly across from the village of Occum.
 Samuel LeFave is still obliged to depend upon crutches in getting about as the result of a badly cut foot caused by the glancing of an axe with which he was at work several weeks ago.
 Patrick Sullivan has repaired the damage to his poultry house caused by the fire been discovered when it was, MT. Sullivan would have lost his houses and several hundred young chicks
 Conrad Sheafer has joined the num- Der of automobile owners.
 Foreman of Repair Work
 Joseph Mcdonnell has received the appointment of foreman of repair work in the employ of the state highway commission. MT. Mcdonnell succeeds I H. T. German. who earlier in the pres ent year was appointed supervisor un- der the same commission. MT. Nc DonnelPs work covers the state high ways in the towns of Norwich, Pres ton, Lisbon, Griswold Ledyard and Sprague. He was formerly in the ern- ploy of MT. German and is wei lquali- | fled for his new duties.
 Returns for Ninth Year.
 The return of Rev. Charles Smith to l the Baltic and Versailles charges for | another year is welcomed by those in | at tine Versailles NJ F. l
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

The sgd birthday of Mrs. Watson was most pleasantly observed Friday at the Sheltering Arms. Amonz the many callers was Miss Abby G. W lllard of Colchester. There were postcards, flowers and other gifts. For dinner the menu was to Mrs. Watson's special liking, and at supper the dining room was decorated in yellow with jonqufls and crepe paper festoons. The birth day cake with the dates 1835-1917, the ice cream and favors, every member of the family down to enjoy the sup per, Mrs. Leavens' Bible reading in the morning. the afternoon of music when Miss Ruth Kimball was at the piano, Mrs. E. Montague Hutchinson accompanying on her violin, Mrs. Ed ward Hutchinson giving readings, all made 1t. the happiest day of the week
 Mrs. Watson is active for one of her years and able to enter into the life about her, interested in the events of the day, and helping by her cheery spirit to tighten many a burden
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
Recoverina from Iniurv.

Edward Norris of the New London turnpike, who has been in Backus hospital several weeks with fractured arm, the result of an accident in the mill, is getting on favorably, though
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At Grace church, Yantie, Rev. J. W. Areson, rector, there will be holy com munion and sermon at 1o.45 and Sun day school at 12.15. The evening ser vice will be omitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At the Sheitering Arms Sunday there will be evening prayer and an address by Rev. J. w. Areson of Grace Episco- pal church, Yantic, assisted by his choir.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
Red Cross Whist.

Miss Lydia F'ortier of Peck's Corner entertained the Red Cross whist at it's last meeting. A good sum is being netted by the members for Red Cross work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

Rev. J. ". Areson and choir of Grace Episcopal church, Yantic, will be at the Sheitering Arms for the Sunday afternoon service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

A coat of tarvia and sand was put on West Town street and Town street this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

Annual meeting Rural association 7-45 p. m. Wednesday at Miss Kent's.- adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

So much extra blowing is being done that those who every season have certain amount of land for gardens find it almost impossible to get the land plowed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

MT. and Mrs. Frank Way and daughter, Miss Ethel Way, of North Franklin, visited MT. and Mrs. Walter Way of the Old Canterbury turnpike Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

Miss Mae Pierce fo Westerly is spending the spring with her sister, Mrs. John L. Browning, of East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At the Christian Science Reading Room in the Thayer building the sub ject for study will be Everlasting Pun ishrnents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
News in General.

c. M. Weite of East Town street is in New York for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
Wood Thrush and WhippoorwiII Heard.

The wood thrush has come; it's clear sWeea tones are heard in the evening after other birds have ceased chirpfng. Often thrush notes near the home will be answered from a grove near by Some of the birds are slow in coming this year, but the chewink, catbird cnebec and brown thrasher are here. The brown thrasher is the most useful bird, feeding upon worms and insects. his song delightful to hear. Thursday evening the whippoorwill was heard for the first time under the windows of a home On the New London turn pike.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
NORWICH TOWN

Eighty second Birthday of Mrs. Wat son Joyful Anniversary at Shelter ing Arms-Edward Norris Recover ing from Injury-Whist for Red . Cross Benefit,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
At Park conoreoa+ionaE church, R,

At PaTk Con9rega atIonaI chuFcFl, Rev. ment of the Lords supper will be ob~ served. The Young Peoples service will be held in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
MOOSUP

Pupils Hang May Basket to Miss Johnson-Hish School Students Sur prise Supt. John L. ChaPman-Four Moosup Boys Among Sixteen Ae- cepted for Navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At the Second Congregational church there will be morning worship and communion, Sunday school at noon and evening service with sermon The minister will preach morning and ev- euing
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

morning prayer at s.30, holy conmun- ion and sermon by the rector at 10.30 a. m, and Sunday school at noon. The usual evening service will be omitted for this Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At the Broadway Congregational church the communion service will be o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
The Assooiated sibIe student

will be Bible study at p. m. and the subject will be Zedekia's Dethrone rnNnt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At Grace Memorial church there will be preaching morning and evening by the pastor and Sunday school at noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At the GreeneviIIe Congregational church, Sunday morning. the commun- ion season will be observed, the pas tor preaching on Humanity implicated n <he CrucifIxio1. The Sunday school will meet at 12 o'clock. The Young People will meet at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
Returns for Ninth Year.

The return of Rev. Charles Smith to the Baltic and Versailles charges for another year is welcomed by those in attendance at tine Versailles M. F.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05
SUNDAY SUBJECTS

The Holiness Mission meets at ST Main street.
 At the Gospel Mission meetings arc held morning, afternoon and evening in the Steiner building.
 Graca MarAn.riaI rLhIIrnh fhaY.a tx1ilL
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At the Mckinley Avenue A. M. E. Zion church, Rev. E. George Riddle, pastor, there will bs c morning ser vi.e. Sunday Hchco; at noon, and a sT-vice in the evening. At the even ing service there will be holy com Hurion. The subject Of the sermon will be The AkiSine sacrament
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At the Church of tE1e Good Shep- herd. universsiist. Rev. Joseph F. Cobb will preach cn the subject, Net Ashamed. May 13 will he observed as Mothers Day and May 20 will be ob- served as Fathers Day. There will be Sunday school at noon and the E. r. P. U. service will be held at 6.t5 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

At the Federated church, Rev Ar thur W. Burdon, pastor. there will be q morning service with sermon by the pastor. There will be Sunday school at noon, meeting Of the Junior c. E.. society at 3 p. n., and a meeting of the Christian Endeavo~ at 6.3o. At the evening service there will be the usual service of song
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

Fresh Cut Beef Liver lb 14c Fresh Dressed Fowl, ID. BOG Legs Lamb, ID. .25c
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-05

Edward McNeIIy, a clerk in Bar hour's, has passed the lstate board of pharmacy examinations. He is a stu dent at the R. I. State College of Phar- n1aCv
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1917-05-31
Locals and Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Haley of
Knoxville were weekend guests of
relatives in Maryville.
Mrs. Mae Catlett-Cowden and
little daughter, Willie Catlett, of
Knoxville were visiting her mother.
Mrs. W. A. Catlett last week.
Miss Mary Fryar of Greenback
was shopping in Maryville Monday.
Misses Marguerite Sullinger ard
Elva Coventry were visiting in
Athens this week.
Miss Birdie L. Morton of Knex-
Vile was a Maryville visitor Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest: Irwin, of IT..
8, spent Sunday in Ml,ayyille.
Miss Pearl Whetsen Of Pea Ridge.
was the weekend guest of Maryvlllc
relatives.
Mrs. Leo r. Palmer and little son,
Leo. R.. Jr.,, are spending this week
with relatives and friends in Athens.
Cherries are ripe this week.
Phone Bell $3.50. Stoner furnished
each customer.-T.. L. Ennis.
J. M. Bishop, of Washington, D.
c., was the weekend guest of his
daughter, Mrs. E. z. Conner and
family in Maryville,.
Gravesi Old Pihey cemetery will
be decorated the tSard Saturday in
June. Bring we'll filled baskets for
basket dinner on grounds.
DIR. H. P. Huddleston has returned
from a visit with his sister in
Orlando, Fla.
FOR SALE-Cheap. Three second
hand two horse, road wag0asS one
double turning plows one single
one single tongue pillow.
w. C. Chumleaa & Son.
nj 81, j. TIA
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1917-05-31
Teachers For City
Schools Next Year

Prof. C. D. C5Stis was re-easGted
superintendent Of the Mauyville city
schools for another two years at a
resent meeting OF the board of
education. Teachers elected for
next year are:
Belle Pickens, B. A. principal;
Mary Goddard, B. A. principal; Emma
Hsli, B. A.; NelJfs Duncan, B. A.;
Murriel Taylor, B.. A; Jennie Craw-
fogu, B. A.; Juarite2 Badgett, Ora
BIankenship, Izora Waters, Annie
McGulEoch, Olivia Brown, Mary
Clemens, Anna Gamble,
Misses Badgett, Blankeaship and
Waters are graduates OF the East
Tennessee Normal
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1917-05-31
W A N T s

For Rent--Nioe. furnished rooms,
close in. See DR.. John A. Goddard.
WANTED-Somem men to work on.
pike roads. Ones who can furnish
horse and wagon and want to work,
None other need apply. See Jesse
S. Hutton.
For Sale-7-Foot Deering Binder,
practically new. See Lon Lieth.
Maryville, Tenn, m. 24-31
FOR SALE-Three-burner Oil
Stove, oven and wash tub. Almost
new. Phone 41.-Mrs. Mitchell.
Business White Orpingtons. Re-
cord winter layers, 10-pound grow
ers. excellent sitters and mothers;
bred-to-lay strain. Fifteen fine
eggs Especial price $1.00 for Is
eggs, guaranteed 80 per cent fer
tile.-C. 0. Mccall, Greenback.
Tenn.
A good farm for sale. See S. A.
Mayo, Ri. a, Loudon. Tenn.
FOR RENT-Five room house on
Indiana Ave. Bell Phone liz.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1917-05-31
FriendsviMe Club

Miss Nellie L. Howard organized a
home demonstration club at Friends
vile, May 25th. The officers elect
ed are,
Mrs. Ghas. Beals, President.
Mrs. Ernest GrIfhttS, vice-presi-
dent.
Miss Mayme Mcconnell, Secretary
The foElOwing subjects were given
out to be discussed at the next meet
ing:
"What the women can do toward
the food and seed conservation this
year" Miss Myrtle Hackney.
Preparation of Vegetables for
the TablR.!'-MS& J. A. Jackson.
"What to do with Vegetables
Miss Nora Beals.
"Beans, Peas and other leguRes
as Food. Miss Jessie Peters.
Travels of Sister Tomato Seed
Miss Elizabeth Peters.
The date fixed for the next meet
ing is June 22nd.
t -------------------------~---~-
Brazil sold 7,530,313 pounds of
H. ~ Cykoko, 1neA
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1917-05-31
FOR SALE

Some extra nice Big Type Poland
China pigs. If you want some Of
these good pigs you had better come.
Jesse Hutton.
FOR SALE-HOrse, buggy and
harness. Horse very gentle. APP
ply to Montgomery May, 500 Court
street.
FOR RENT-Scven room resi-.
dence at 1O2 High street; also five
room house in Plainfeld. See Ben
Cunningham.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1917-05-31
NOTICE

Having duly qualified as executor
of the estate of Charles Boyd, der
ceased, notice is hereby given to all
creditors against said estate to file
their claims, if there be any, in
proper legal form; all debtors are
requested to settle their accounts.
This May 28th 1917.
DIR. M. L. Boyd,
i.21 p. Executor.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1917-05-31

Pennsylvania is the only state
which charges toll for using the
Lincoln highway.