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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-08-16

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The following Is the official lis
Of the Calhoun Company whlcl
Ia now quartordd at Pittsboro
They will be here for ten day
or two weeks possibly longer
though they are now subject h
call at any time. Their equip
ment Is expected by the middl,
or last Of this week. In tn,
meantime they are putting IL
several hours each day learning
the rudiments Of drilling. They
are sleeping around at the var.
ious homes hereabout and are
being fed In the Enochs old
storehouse on the east side OF
the square. Here Is the list:
G, Il. Inman. Captain
LIST Lieut.. j. A. Ellard
End Lieut.. r. h. Killingsworth
lst Sergt. Robt. Embrey
@, M. Sergt. Jack Dowdy
SEARGEANTs
j. II. Ritter, Leroy Becyett, j.
y. Ellard, Walter Crawford, W.
B. Cole, Joe Hamilton, w. II.
Warner.
CoRpoRALs
W. II. Bacon, Leland Bennett,
r. =. Brannam, S. M. Dale, O.
X. Ferrell, George Gulledge, j.
A. HIT, John Kirby, r. o. Dale,
Grover Berry, j. Il. Collums,
Roy Carter, A. L. Weaver.
MUSICIAN
Everett Rasberry Reid.
PRIvATEs
Sam Ashby, Henry Abbott,
Jas, Bagwell, Alvin Bedwell,
Ernest Bounds, L. 0. Britt,
Henry Bacon, Dewey Bollinger,
Luther Barton, Henry Burt,
Ernest Bennett, Barter Bailey,
Dwight Bryan, ,Donley Byars,
Wallace Brown. r. Crocker,
Everett Carter, Cyde Callahan,
Harvey Collums, Roy Carter,
Demsy Collums, Quincy Carter,
Barney Cole, Worthier Carter.
John Denton, Joe Delk, jim
Easley, Edgsr Easley. John
Edwards, Eula Edwards. II.
Ferguson, Shelby Foster. Willie
Fox, Jim Gulledge. Chester
Floyd. Jas. Hightower, Raymond
Huffman, W.. Hair. r. l.. Baker,
Robert Hardin, Y. L. Hughes,
Durell Henry, Floyd Hendon,
Gilbert Harbor, Clarence Hicks,
John p. Ivy, John j. Ivy, Leroy
Inman, Jim Johnson. Willie
johnson, j. A, Killingswortb,
Jno. Kirby, Jno. Kmbrough, Sam
Lee. Wade Lester, Dan Miller,
RohE Mitchell, Robt, McCurley,
John Mcgraw. Jack Mccormick,
H. Mccarthy. James Mobley,
Tom Morris. G. Moorman. Jesse
Moore. Ernest Nix, Walter Ma
tions, Jas. Norman, H. N. Nix,
G, G. Pritchard, jennings Prev
lit, Rex Peden, Frank Poynor,
G. A. Patterson, w. Patterson,
Jas. Pritchard, Barney Poynof.
Dewy PoynoE ]. B, Shearer,
Hosea Rish. Elmer Shannon. p.
G, Shannon, w, L. Stoddard, Joe
Saxon, James Stone, Osborn
Smith, Durell Scarborough, W..
Sturdivant, Floyd Sartin. Colum-
bus Sartin, Wilton Simpson, c.
Springer, Edd Turner. Berry
Tedford, Tom Therrell. ]. H.
Vaughn Harry Warner Thomas
Ward John Weaver Herman
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-08-16
To the Food Administration,
Washington, ID. G,

| am glad to Join you in The
service of Food Conservation for
our nation and | hereby accept
membership in The United States
Food Administration, pledging
myself to carry out the directions
and advice Of the Food Admin
istrator in the conduct of my
household, insofar as my cir
cumstances permit.
Name
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-08-16
Address

.....,.s'....s.s.'.'... ''...'s.',.s.i'.,'''
Number in household,
Do you employ a cook.-.........,
Occupation Of Breadwinner
.....,..ss.,...s. .,..s...........ss.si,
Will you take part in authorized
neighborhood movements for
food conservation?.. ?.....,.....o,
There are no fees or dues to be
paid. The Food Administration
wishes to have as members all
of those actually handling food
in the home.
DIRECTIONS
Mail your pledge card to the
Food Administration. Washing
ton, d. G., and you will receive
FREE your first instructions and
a household tag to be hung In
your window.
Upon receipt Of ten cents with
your pledge card and a return
addressed envelope, the official
button Of the Administration.
and If desired, the shield, In
sigma Of the Food Administra.
ton will also be sent you,
f Susie v. Powell,
Chairman Of Mississippi
Conservation Committee
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-08-16

We need q new and larger flag
on the flag pole at the Library
lot Every patriotic citizen who
desires to help will leave d small
contribution with Miss May Nc
Dowell, Librarian.
Respectfully,
H. B. Lacey.
Pres. Library Association.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-08-16

The Old Standard Groves Taaleienn
chill Tonic ~ equally valuable e. 4
General Tonic bccans1 Il fonldina the
we'll known tonic properties III QUfNfNH
and IRON. a acts On the hAV6f, Drives
out Malaria, EnFieiicc the Hood and
Bullds up The Whols System. % cents.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-08-16
J. Rubel u Company
OkOlOna

Okolona = Mississippi
We show for the coming fall and winter
seaons, the largest and most complete
lines of Ladies Ready-to-wear ever dis
played in Northeast Mississippi.
Silk and Serge Dresses, Coats and Coat Suits,
Waists and Skirts in fact all that is necessary for
the making up of complete and real Ladies'
Ready-to-wear Department And we wont just
show few models, but hundreds of them Our
floors will be filled to overfowing with everything
new that we can discover.
The we'll dressed woman will be satisfi-
ed here, as nowhere else, in selecting her
Fall and Winter Apparel.
The array, as stated before, will be
broader and more complete than in any
previous showing.
And remember the High Kid Boots
you'll need with new your Suit or Dress.
We will have them in all the new
and Leading Shades.
Watch this space for our
Weekly Announcement
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1917-08-16

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Nul4lNA uHd dutH not leauAu Nervousness scr
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21
SimpsOn-Abrams.

Ware Shoals, Nov. 14.-Onc Of tho
son was that OF Miss Agnes Pauline
Simpson and Willie Eugene Abrams
which was solemnizcd Wednesday af-
tcrnoon at the home of the brides ia
Springs church.
The house was beautifully decorated
with trailing ivy, autumn leaves, ros-
cs, and profusion OF white and yell
low chrysanthcmums. A soft glow
was cast over the rooms by small and
innumerablc candles. The ceremony
room was decorated with ferns and
chrysanthemums. the mantle being q
solid bank of white chrysanthemlms
Just opposite the door was an arch Of
white with ivy twined gracefully over
1t, with a p"ofusion Of ferns and pot
plans for a back ground, made beau
tirul picture.
Promptly at 3 o'clock to the strains
OF Mendelssohn's wedding march rem
dered by Miss Addie Simpson, cousin
OF the bride the bridal party entered
from the hall, which was decorated dn
red autumn leaves and deep red roses.
Helphda Pollard, Margaret Simpson,
Lois Pitts and Willie Simpson, daint-
ily dressed in white lingerie dresses,
carrying green satin ribbon, came in
and formed an aisle for The bridal
party. The Rev. Mr.. t. X. Simpson,
cousin OF the bride, and Rev. Mr.. Con-
nelly. the groom's pastor came in
and took their places underneath the
white wedding boil, suspended from
the arch. Miss Mary Simpson, sister
Of the bride, was maid OF honor. She
entered alone, wearing a pea green
marguiste, with whate al4lffon, and
carried large bouquet OF cream ros-
es tied with tttlle. The bride entered
on the arm Of her father and was met
at the altar by the groom and his
brother, Lee Abrams. who acted as.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21

State OF South Carolina,
County OF Lnmrcns.

State OF South Carolina,
County OF Laurcns.
In Court of Common Pleas.
Mrs. Pearl G. Johnson. ct al, plaintim
against
>. II. Johnson ct al, defendant.
Pursuant to decree Of the Court
| IN the above stated case, will sell at
public outcry TO th> highest bidder, at
lIaurcns, G. H.. S c., on Salcsday in
December next, being Monday the 3rd
day of the month. during the legal
hours for such sales, the following de-
scribcd property, to wit:
All that tract, or parcel Of land ly-
ing and being in Laurens county, State
of South Carolina, containing three
hundred and five (305) acres more or
less, bounded on north by land of
Mrs Ella Simpson and w. a. Nickols,
on the west by lands Of Mrs. Wasson
deceased, w. A. Nichols and Samuel
Austin, on the south by the Austin
lands and on the east by lands owned
by j. Y. and w. p. johnson, being a
part Of the tract belonging to the es-
tate OF John Darlington, deceased
known as the Darlington mill place.
Also all that certain lot or parcel
Of land situate in the county of I.au-
'S'i't LAW vi t'Vh'h Sulolih COl1VtlIl-
Ing seven and five cights e 5-S) acres,
more or less, bounded by lands OF S.
II. and M. E. Johnson, r. r. and j. L.
Chapman. public road and others
which will more fully appear by ref
erence to plat Of same made by John
NJ. Hudgens. Sept Sth, 1906.
Also all that certain tract, piece or
parcel Of land situate, lying and being
In Laurens county, State of South Car
olinn, containing Dne hundred and
eight 108) acres. more or less, bound
ed by lands OF w. p. Johnson and the
public road on the north east by lands
Of J. II. Sullivan and the league place
on the west and by lands OF j. N. Dl-
ledge and others.
Terms OF Sale: cash. Purchaser to
pay for papers and stamps. If the
terms Of sale are not complied with,
the land to be re-sold on same or some
subsequent Salesday on samo terms,
at risk Of former purchaser.
G. A. POWER,
c. C. G. p. and G.. S., 1.aurens, S. C.
Dated this Nov. IL, 1917. 11-3t-A
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w. Il. Owens Burned.

Mr.. W. E. owens. Of Clinton, suffer
cd painful injuries to his right side
and other portions Of his body Satur-
day morning, when his clothes acci-
dentally caught a-flre while he was
sitting in front Of the fire at his home.
Mr.. Owens had just arisen for the
morning and was lightly clad He first
discovered the blaze on his bath robe
hc had just put on and when he was
unable to unite the cord around his
waste, rushed out into the front piazza
for help. The open air increased the
blaze 50 that he was painflly burned
before his wife and others could rem
der him assistance. While the burns
are very painful, no serious results are
expected.
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best man. The impressive ring ccrc-
mony was used. Little Zcll Pitts in a
pretty white dress, carried the ring in
a large carnatiOn.
The girlish beauty of the bride was
enhanced by her bridal robe OF blue
talfcta and gcorgcttc crepe Her bou-
quct was white carnations and ferns
in shower arrangement. She never
looked prctticr than on this occasion.
Immediately after the ceremony. the
guests were invited into the dining
room where delicious ice cream and
cake were served to about 125 people
by six maids dressed in pure white.
The young ladies serving were Misses
Annie Lizzie and Mary Abrams. Kath-
crime and Beatrice Simpson, Judincttc
Walker and Willou Pitts.
The room was artistically decorated
in ivy, white and yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS, the center piece was q largo
basket filled with white and yellow
chrysanthcmums. The room where
the gifts were displayed was lovely In
green and white. They received many
attractive presents, attesting the pop
ularity and esteem which they are held
by their many friends.
bountiful supper was given the
couple at her home at eight o'clock,
the same evening, only few relatives
and close friends invited. Those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. w. Simp-
son, Mr.. and Mrs. W. F.. Abrams, Mr..
and Mrs. G. III. Simpson. Mr.. Leo
Abrams, Mr.. Leslie Bomar Greer, Miss
es Maggie Beeks, Addie and Katherine
Simpson, Beatrice Simpson, Annie
Lizzie and Mary Abrams, Olive Bomar
and Rosilie Lanford Greer and Mrs.
Arthur Pollard and children, Of Green
willie.
Tho bride Is the second daughter Of
Mr.. Jonn W Simpson. She Is pretty
and attractive. popular with Young and
old for her sweet disposition and fine
Christian character.
The groom Is the second son of Mr..
Preston Abrams, near Ware Shoals,
and is an excellent young man. He is
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Local and Personal Mention.
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o 90 3
John Spratt was in town yesterday
Mr.. Jake Shell, of Spartanburg, is
spending few days in the city with
relatives.
Mrs. g. 10. Parker and little daugh-
ter, Julia, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
w. r. Richey for some time.
Miss Corrie Hart left few days
ago for Holly Hill where she will visit
relatives for some time.
Capt. J. N. Wright goes to Charles
ton this week. He may be back by
Sunday.
Means knight, one Of the boys at
Camp Jackson, spent the weekend in
the city and county with relatives.
Sergt. She'll Mcdaniel, of Camp
Jackson, spent the weekend in the
city with home folks.
Mr.. John Il. Bolt, of McColl, is in the
city this week on business and shak-
ing hands with his many friends.
Judge t. II. Spain and wife, Of Darl-
ington, spent the week-cn in the city
as guests of Mr.. and Mrs. a. II. San
ders.
The friends Of Miss Claudine Cope
land will be interested in knowing
that she Is now in a large hospital at
Blueiield, w. Va.
Mr. Richard Simpson, of the Colum-
bia Theological Seminary, spent Sun
day in the city with his mother, Mrs
Foster Simpson
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ Fuller and chill
dren, Mrs. Chase and Mrs. ]. G. Watts
Watts, of Mountville, were in the city
Monday.
Corp. r. n. Holmes, Of Camp Jack
son, visited his wife at the home Of heI
father, Mr.. j. N. Wright, for several
days last week.
the w. M. U. association last week.
MI John Law Anderson, Of Colum-
ba, spent the weekend in the city
Anderson.
Mrs. Ella G. Hudgens from Knox
Vile, Tenn, the mother of Mrs. Rufus
Dunlap, is visiting her for some time
She came to Laurens on account of the
Illness Of Mr.. B. A. Wharton, Of Gross
Hill.
Mrs. w. II. Hunt of Newbcrry, anG
Mrs. Anderson, Of Florence, both o
whom are pleasantly known in Lau,
rens, were guests Of DR.. and Mrs. A
J. Christopher during the meeting o.
the w. NJ. U.
Mrs. James r. Copeland, Mrs. Jodit
Chandler, Miss Jessie billiard ant
Miss Kate Stands, Of Clinton, were II
the city yesterday with Mrs. Joe Phin
ncy. who has, recently returned from
Oglcthorpe.
Miss Lncilc Harris, Of Clinton, who
has been in a Columbia hospital FOL
several weeks, came up from Colum
bia Friday Night to spend some time
with Mrs. j. Ran Little while regain
ing her strength. She was accom-
panied home by Mrs. Mcdonald
Mr.. J. Dunk Sullivan, who make.
his headquarters in Augusta, came III
for several days last week to be here
while his brother, Mr.. Brooks Sullivan
of Idaho, was at home. Sergt. Ber
Sullivan, Of Camp Sewer, was alst
here for the weekend.
Mr.. j. W. Todd, ST.. returned sev
cral days ago from Baltimore, where
he had been to be present during al
operation upon his daughter, Mis-.
Bessie Todd. Her friends will be de
lighted to know that the operation was
successful and that she Is now on Tho
road to recovery.
Chief J. II. Grows and family spcn
Sunday in Grccnvilc with his son, who
is member OF the Headquarters
Company of the 59th Brigade. Chic
Crews stated that he found all OF tht
boys we'll and that tho epidemic
Of measles had not reached them They
are confined to camp however.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21
SOCIETY.

e' i y. !. !. !. !. =. !. !. !. j. j.
The Needle Craft Club met with
Mrs. Ernest Machen on Wednesday af-
ternoon. Towards the close of the
afternoon tempting salad course was
served
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21
Recommended for Commission.

Edwin Il. Moseloy, sor OF Mr.. and
Mrs. G. d. Moseley, who has been In
training with an ambulance comps at
Allentown, Pa, for the past several
months, has been recommended for
promotion to second lieutenant, ac-
cording to dispatch to The State
several days ago. 1t Is thought that
his appointment will follow very soon.
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engaged in progressive farming. Their
many friends wish for them long
and happy life.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21
Mrs. Lancaster Entcrtnins.

An enjoyable affair Of last week was
the lovely party that Mrs. W. G. Lam
caster gave in honor Of Mrs. Y. S. Gill
kerSon. The guests were welcomed
by Mrs. Lancaster and her sister, Miss
Annie Gilkerson, and introduced to the
honoree, Mrs. Gilkcrson Half of the
guests were invited into the dining
room where tempting nut sandwiches
and tea were served by Mcsdamcs
George Bale, Albert Dial and Miss
Frances Thames: while the other half
enjoyed guessing contest, the an
swcrs being some kind Of nut, then
vis-vcrsa. During the afternoon Miss
Lila Todd played beautiful selections
on the Edison.
800
BrnnyOn-BeckS.
The following invitation has been
received in the city:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Robert Branyon
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage Of their daughter
Mildred Matilda
Mr.. John Calhoun Eccks
on Thursday. November Twcnty-Ninth
at thrce-thirty O'Clock.
At Homo
Bolton. South Carolina.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21

Car load OF Dining Room Furni-
ture just received, beautiful goods, and
big values.
8. NJ. e ID. II. WILKES & co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21

One dollar per gallon-why pay
more? :?
Dollar Paint Co., Laurcns.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21
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Meredith-ItObertsOn.

marriage that came as quite sur
prise was that Of Miss Beta Meredith
and Col. William G. p. Robertson, both
residents of this city. The ceremony
was performed Oh Thursday evening
at the home Of the Rev w. A. Fairy,
pastor of the First Methodist church.
Mrs. Robertson has held a position
in the postofflce for several years,
where she has made many friends. Col
Robertson is well known in Laurens
and holds q responsible position. with
the Davis-Ropcr Compahy. Their
many friends, not only in Laurens, but
throughout the county, where they are
so we'll known, wish them much hap
piness.
Mrs. Robert Eichelberger entertain
cd with a large party on Friday after
noon. The game for the afternoon
was iorty-two and was enjoyed for an
hour or more, after which delicious
refreshments were served by Mrs.
Sichclberber's sisters Misses Lulie
and Nellie Eichelberger.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21
Calmes- Cooper.

at eleven o'clock last Thursday
morning in Brookvillc. Mississippi
Miss Dorcas Ray Gaines became the
bride Of the Hon. 'R. A. Cooper. The
wedding was quiet one, and took
place at the home Of the brides uncle.
After a short trip in Florida they will
bc at home to their many friends on
South Harper street
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1917-11-21
THE LAURENs ADVERTISER LAURENs s. c. NOVEMBER 81 1917

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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

has offered to furnish a prominent speaker to advocate the proposed re- formatory for women. At the same meeting, a speaker from the Connecti- cut Woman Suffrage Association will be given time in which to speak in favor of equal suffrage This latter speaker was offered through Mrs Wal ter J. Bartlett. The committee in charge of this meeting consists of Edgar M. Warner, Alexander Gilman and Walter J. Bartlett.
 An interesting question as to freight rates, a possible reduction for Putnam, mittee consisting of William E. Day. ison, Henry J. Thayer and Ebert c. Kinney.
 St. Philips Church Interests.
 Captain Joseph A Ryan will speak at the Mems club this CWednesday1 evening and tell about the work of the police department These weekly meetings of the club are public to all men.
 $336, which is computed to be about it's share for the S5, ,00o, GOO pension fund. This total will enable the fund to begin to pay benefits to the older a regular premium of about 7 per cent of the salary in each case, to be paid by the organization which pays the salary, usually a parish
 
 in five annual installments. The first five subscribers in Putnam have pledged themselves for $175 in all.
 Thursday, the feast of the conver- sion of St. Paul, the holy communion will be celebrated at nine o'clock. Eve ming prayer will be said Friday at 7.30 and the choir will rehearse at 8. Services Sunday will be at 8, 10.45, and z, with Sunday school at noon- Building and Loan Association Off
 cers.
 The Putnam Building and Loan As sociation at its annual meeting. Jan. 23, reelected the following officers: President, Lebbeus F. Smith; first vice president, Mayor John J. McGarry; second vice president, Alexander Gill. man: third vice president, Walter J. Bartlett: treasurer, John B. Byrne; secretary, M. H. Geissler; board of management, the above officers ex- officio and Henry J. Thayer, John G. Johnson. Omer J. Milot, Joseph La paine, Ernest B. Kent, Clinton s. An dem, c. Harold Gilpatric; attorney, Ernest c. Morse.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
IN FAVOR OF A REASONABLE SUNDAY LAW
Judge w. F. Henney Says It Would
 Be a Credit to State Bar.

That. a workable, reasonable and broad minded Sunday law would be an achievement greatly to the credit of the state bar association of Connecti- cut was the statement of Judge Will liam F. Henney. president of the as- sociation, in his annual address before the members in the supreme court room in Hartford Monday afternoon. Judge Henney also called attention to a number of other pertinent matters and said the judges of the supreme courts should receive a substantial in crease of salary.
 In addition to the presidents ad- dress reports were heard from several committees.
 Judge William F. Henney of Hart ford was reelected president
 Donald T. Warner of Salisbury was elected vice president and James F. Wheeler of New Haven secretary treasurer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24
PUTNAM
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an investigation of other problems of fire protection. and will probably make further recommendations later. Good protection means a saving, certainly of property, possibly of life. It also means lower rates of insurance, and thus a part of the cost to the taxpayers of increased protection is saved when insurance premiums are paid. A high rate meanS-that. in the opinion of ex- perts, the property is not so we'll safeguarded as that of communities which enjoy lower scale.
 At Eastern Connecticut Dinner.
 L. O. Williams, Whitman Bapiefson, John B. Byrne, and Rev. c. J. Harrf- man Inotored to Norwich Monday night for the third annual dinner of the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Com merce and heard President Richard Cockburn Maclaurin of the Ma ssachu- sets Institute of Technology. His ad- dress gave some interesting forecasts of the industrial situation probable at the close of the European war Other speakers were Captain F. c. Billiard of the U. S. Coast Guard, Fort Trumbuu: President Edward P. Jones' of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Allyn L. Brown, of Norwich; President Charles V. James of the Norwich chamber; President Joseph T. Cruttenden of the Eastern Connecticut chamber; and Rev Joseph H. Selden. toastmaSter. Rev. J. Hartman said grace.
 en. and copy has been offered to the Putnam chamber, to be framed and placed in the office.
 Chamber Affairs.
 The public health committee will meet Monday. January 2e. at 7.45 in the office.
 The Connecticut Prison Association
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-24

worthy things; a determination to put that desire into the practical task of formance of the task. These steps will surely lead to the best success. Dr.
 Slocum told the men that if they should put four capital W's side by side and then turn the paper slightly they would see that they had construc- ted a stairway. The first of the ini- tials sands for: Want-the desire to reach something higher. The newt one stands for: Willard without will we can make no progress anywhere. The third W stands for: Work-and every thing depends on that. The last ini- tial suggests that we Win and we can win only as we put into operation these absolutely necessary. pre-requi- sites of suceeSS