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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-08
ABOUT LINOLEUMS

The largest stock of linoleum carried In Southern
Oklahoma is shown here BE sure and see this
showing of inlaid and printed goods. Printed
linoleums in the 6foot and l2.foot widths prices
are less than elsewhere See for yourself
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-08
ABOUT DRAPERIES

Our stock is the most complete now it has ever
been. We are showing velours, reps, poplins
madras, and beautiful figured cretonne materials
FOR a TIME We will make up all draperies, over
SOC per yard FREE OF CHARGE. Make your
selection tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-04-08
ABOUT RUGS
ABOUT WINDOW SHADES

PHONE i25 and have our man come out and
measure for shades All shade work is handled by
men who understand HOW they should
be hung The Bass Furniture and Carpet Co
guarantees that the work will be done RIGHT.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Town School Committee Secures New Teachers-LocaI People at Lake Ccttages-Generai News.

Miss Ethel Whitaker is visiting friends in Mantle.
 Harold Crane of Greenfield, Mass. has been visiting relatives in Stafford Springs.
 Mrs. George Rumebelow and two sons. Harry and Jack, are visiting rel atives in CoIburg, Canada.
 Mrs. F. H. Spe.lman is visiting her niece, Mrs. W. T. Williams, in Wollas- ton. Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs John Horrigan and child are guests of w. E. Hanley.
 Miss Mary E. Moss of West Haven is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Niles W. lHeermans.
 Rev Andrew McGiu and two sons, Samuel and Charles. of Jamaica, N. Y. are visiting at c. P. Bradway's in West Stafford.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert West and son of Philade.ph are guests of MT. and Mrs. Phi1o West in Stafordvlle.
 MT. and Mrs. F. J. Sanford of High land terrace have opened their cottage at Crystal lake.
 Mrs James Mclaughlin is the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. V. Squires in Wind sor Locks.
 Mrs. E. W. Smith, Mrs. w H. Cooley and Miss Margaret Cooley are spending two weeks at Jamestown, R.
 Miss Susan Cheney of New Haven is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Allen Mix.
 New Teachers Elected.
 The town school committee has elected Miss Helen E. LinnelI of Mid dlebury. Vt, teacher of mathematics and history in the local high school. Miss Mary C. Reyes, a graduate of Bridgewater Normal school. has been elected to fl the vacancy in the Staf- ford street school. and Miss Harriett Cooper of Stafford has been assigned to the school on Rockwell Hill. The fall term will open Sept. 4th. the day after Labor day.
 At the Lake.
 Mir. and Mrs. Christopher Alien and Miss Beatrice Congdon are at the AL len cottage at Crystal fake.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Shephard are at the Jacobsen cottage at Crystal lake.
 Mrs. Martha McIntire of Hartford is visiting at the home of W. D. Graves in West Stafford.
 Miss Mae Chandler has gone to Fall River to substitute ae dietitian in a hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
COLCHESTER
Burial Of Miss Mary King. Fatally Injured in Automobile Accident Home Guard Has Outdoor Drill.

The body of Miss Mary King, who died at St. Joseph's hospital in Will.- mantle as the result of the automobile accident Sunday near Columbia, was brought here Wednesday on the 12.26 train. Burial was in the family plot in St. Andrews cemetery. Miss King was formerly of this place but of late years has resided in Hartford.
 James O'Connell of Norwich was a caller in town Wednesday,
 Dr. Thomas O'Connen of East Hart ford was the guest of his sisters on Pleasant street Wednesday.
 Miss Margaret Murray has returned to New York after a short visit at her home on Windham avenue.
 Red Cross Benefit.
 A large crowd attended the moving picture show in Tip Top hail Wednes- day evening. Eight reels were shown. The proceeds were for the benefit of the Red Cross.
 Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rogers of Salem were in town Wednesday.
 r. H. Bartlett of New Haven was a visitor. in town Thursday.
 East Hartford Team Coming.
 IL is expected that strong ball nine from East Hartford will play the Col chester team on the park Saturday af- ternoon.
 Richard Day of Sa;em was calling on friends In town Wednesday.
 The Home guard held it's weekly drill in Grange hall Thursday. A short drill was held on the street after the drill in the hail
 Leonard Siebert of East Hampton was a Colchester visitor Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
BRUTAL HUSBAND FINED. Liquor Gets Peter Duscharnne in Court
 for Beating His Wife.

Only one case was before the po- lice court Thursday morning, that of Peter Duscharme of North Windham, charged with intoxicdtiOn and assault on his wife Tuesday evening, July 10. He pleaded guilty to the first and not guilty to the second charge.
 According to his wifes story, he came home at about 11.3o in an au- tomobile. He was drunk and in a cross and ugly mood She was up waiting for him and he struck her about the arms, head and body and she could show a mark on her arm where he hit her He also called her vile names She screamed and Mrs. Hall, a neighbor. came to the door. She went into Mrs. Halls house and stsid there all night, sleeping with Mrs. Halls little girl, not waking up the next morning until Duscharme had left for work.
 Mrs Edna Hall. the next witness, said that she heard someone scream ing and went to the door but could not distinguish any of the words. Du- scharme told her that she had better 20 home and mind her business" and she thought that she would Mrs. tie after 11.30 and stayed there all night.
 Duscharme told an entirely differ ent story He said that as soon as they arrived in the automobile. his wife came out of the house, rolling up her sleeves and calling him and his companions vile names, threaten ing to Tick the whole crowd" She started screaming and went into Mrs. Halls house He called there a little later and asked Mrs. Hall if his wife was there Upon receiving an afr native reply, he left
 When asked if he had been in court before, he said that fellow had once given him a ring and then forgotten about it. Later he saw it and claim ed that he (Duscharme) stole it. He
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Bristo!.-The final settlement of the srnalIpox ca ses in this city carly in the spring has been made and the bills, amounting to s1,o0e. have all been paid.
 New Haven.-Mr and Mrs. Walter Camp of New Haven left Monday for Camden, Me Mrs. Walter Camp, Jr., and Miss Janet Camp will join them later to remain several weeks.
 Dridospor4.-I1ocal plumbers are re- ceiving an increase in pay so day or S27.50 per week. an increase of s5 q week. as a result of the report of a hoard of arbitration appointed to set tie differences with the master plumb CTS.
 eIcomfieId-The Bloomfield Meth odist Episcopal church is over hun dred years old. On the 4th of July, 1917. tho first meeting was held by Rev. Aurora SaeaeF and a class Of four per eofis- organized for the study of the gospel.
 MAatowess.-Co1. Robert O. Eaton of Fair Haven, who is trying to harvest a bie hay erop at his Montowese farm. says the weather is unfavorable for curing hay Colonel Eaton works in the hayfieid with the other haymakers and enjoys the exercise.
 Greenwieh.-Miss Caroiyn Huutz- Rees of Greenwich. chairman of the woEnen's division of the Connecticut council of defense. and Miss Eleanor Lowndes. both headmistresses at the Rosemary school in Greenwich. have tal<ef, a House for the summer at Pocof1,o HiiI. Pa Miss Ruutz- Rees will carry on her suffrage work for Fairfield county whEe there.
 nranfsrd.-Mr. ard Mrs. Clarence H. Ryder of Branford announce the ensaaeunent of their daughter, Miss Hazel Marguerite Ryder, to Clarence Ivinx BfadIey, svae was graduated from the Shenisld Scientific school in
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
FARM LOAN COMMITTEE.
Appoints Two New Members to Re-
 place Two Who Resigned.

At the rooms of the local chamber of commerce there was a meeting of the First National Farm Loan asso- citation Thursday afternoon. Presi- dent W. s. Brown called the meeting to order. Two men were chosen to act on the farm loan committee in place of w $. Sutton of New London and Guy HedIund of Hadlyme, who have resigned. 4. W. Hiding of Am ston and W. s. Spokefeid of this city were chosen. P. W. Thayer of the Ie- gal department of the Federal Reserve Farm Loan Bank of Springfield, Mass, was present and addressed the meet ing. Twenty-two applications for loans totaling s50.600 have already been made and these will be granted if the value of the farms orreSponds with the amount asked for. Twenty fee mem bers of the association were present at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13

to the preface, have been made "salely for use as a basis for the apportlon- ment of the forthcoming draft.
 The estimate gives the total popula- tien of Connecticut as 1,7l9,623. A previous estimate by the government gave the states popa ation as .39 so4- The new estimate, it is explained, is made on the nation wide percentage of registrants to the estimated total pop ulation of continental United states, exclusive of Alaska. The Connecticut council of defense contenrs this method to be unfair to this state, because the excess of men from 21 to 30 years of age in this state is almost without ex- ception employed in arms and munl- tions factories.
 The revised figures on Ccnnectlcuts population give Bridgeport an estimate of 2fsS06 inhabitants, Hartford 1S0,- 6s7. New Britain 76.942, New Haven POI .461, Stamford 41,747, Waterbury 1es.120. and the balance of the state popu:ation enough to bring the total to i,T1s,S ,S23.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Principal Case May Return.

It has become known that the di- reetors of school affairs of the city of Middletown have not as yet selected anyone to act as principal of the high school of that city and superintendent of the lower school. The business men of the city are tryi1sg to have W. A. Wheatley the present incumbent, re- taired The school board of Wi1li- mantle held a special meeting Monday night for the purpose of taking action on the resignation of E. A. Case. prin- cipaI of the local high school, who it was said was to take the position in Middletown. It is highly probable that MT. Case will return to this city, as his salary was raised and on account of the agreement between the busi- ness men and the school board of MiddretoWn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13

1912 Mir Bradley. who is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles F. Bradley, of Branford, is now in Allentown, Pa, | training for the ambulance service. Washineton.-Arthur Hart Jackson, son of Mrs. George T. Jackson and the
 Miss Dorothy Chapin Brinsmade. daughter of Mrs. William Gold BrinS-
 made, were married Saturday in the Congregational church in Washington. Conn, by Rev R. F.. Carter of Wash ington and Rev Herbert C. Turner,
 chaplain of the Hampton institute.
 MiddIetown.-Lawye James R. Ed lin assistant clerk of the superior
 f0qrt since ss lsgs }So nas been sd
 Gov Marcus H. Holcomb to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Wesley T.. Pearne. Judge Edlin,
 previous to his appointment as as Sistant clerk was a newspaper man Tn
 this city. having come here from Wa
 terbury.
 New Haven.-A gift has recently been made to the Red Cross by the class of Yale 1Ss5S of an ambulance. The contribution of $1,000 is to fur nish one ambulance and was made by members of the class. about 70 m
 number, several of whom Nah on Ii. Marlin. William 4. Rice and Harry H. Rudd of Philadelphia. secretary of the class. presented the gift. Star1ford-A trip from Chicago. her home to wed in the church her father was instrumental in erecting was fol- | lowed Saturday by the marriage or 1 Miss Prudence Grace Hoyt of Stam- 1 ford and William J. Eldridge, broker | of Chicago, in the Methodist Episcopal | church in Roxbury. The simple cere-
 nnony was performed by the pastor, Rev C. w Barrett. Judge and Mrs. 1 H. Stanley Finch were the only at | tendants.
 New Britain-The fire commission l has voted to arrange d meeting with | the mayor, pension board and repre- | senta tive of the firemens pension | board at which the pensionins of Frank Humphrey. James Torfnay, George Caswell Patrick Egan and | Thomas Clerkin will be taken up. The men have been in the department over | 25 years and some of the applications for pension. have been in since last October.
 Redding.-stormield Mark Twain s | old home near Bedding. in which the l humorist died, has been advertised for
 sale. He built it with the idea of get l ting country home which should be near enough to New York and yet not l too near in summer and winter; but l his daughter, Mrs. Clara Clemens | Gabrilowitsch to whom it passed after 1 his death, found it too far away for the needs of an artist whose affairs re- l quired frequent presence in the me | tropolis. She and her husband, Ossip l Garbilowitsch, lived in it intermittent l ly.
 Wailingford.-Justr returned from the Dakotas and other states of the west, 1 where he spent 19 days. Marcus E. Cooke told of the enthusiasm in the west for Uncle Sam and of the won derfui condition of the crops through
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
BALTIC.
Local Young Men Motor to Boston to Attend EIks' Convention-Outing al Beach Planned.

Oliver R. Portelance. Charles F. Charon and Arthur P Cote left Thurs day morning at 3.30 in Mir. Charon's machine for Boston to attend the Elks' convention. On the return trip the party will visit friends in Worcester and Providence.
 Infants Baptized.
 The infant daughter of Mir and Mrs. Albert Genereux was baptized in St. Mary's church Sunday evening by Rev. Thomas Lynch. The child was christened Louise Diana. The spon- sors were Francis Genereux and Mrs. Margaret Cote.
 Sunday evening in St Mary's church Rev. Thomas Lynch baptized the in fant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jere- mfah Mahoney. The child was christ ened Catherine Eileen. Edward SuHi- van and Anna Buckley were the sponsors.
 Alice the infant daughter of MT and Mrs. Anthony Zanieweski was bap- tized in St. Mary's church by Rev Thomas Lynch. The sponsors were
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Military Rule at South Coventry.

The residents of South Coventry are getting a taste of military rule, as men from the camp at the lake are being sent into the village to act as military police during the night. We'd nesday night two men from Company L were in the village doing duty. The boys at the camp are faring well and are not complaining. Many friends of the men are contributing to their comfort by sending in things that will help them and bring in good things to eat. The men, with the exception of Company L. most of whom live in Willimantic. are required to have passes which let them out and back into camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Brief Mention.

Miss Eva Henauit of Norwich Is the guest Of friends in this city for a few days.
 Mrs. Harry Avery entertained the Tatting club at her home in South Windham. Thursday afternoon.
 Dr. Fred M. Smith has returned to his practice in this city after spend ing ten days at his home in Salem, N. Y, and touring through the Adiron- dacks.
 Miss Helma Carlson and Miss Olive Cook. delegates to the New England Convention of SodaIities from this city. have left for the camp at East Northf1eld. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Sickles Able to Get Bond.

William Sickles. accompanied by Chief D. J. KiIiourey, went to Hart ford to procure the necessary $290 bond so that he could return to his work in that city Sickles was be- fore the local court Wednesday,, 6harg- d with non-support and was told to pay $3 a week for the support of his child and s5 weekly toward the sup port Cf his wife and to furnish a bond of S20a or go to jail for six months. Chiez Killeurey returned to this city Thursday afternoon with the bond and allowed Sickles to return to work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13

Michael zanieweski mad Helen Wis., neEkie.
 Beach Outing Planned. A number of local young peup.e are planning a TWO weeks stay at ocean Beach.
 J. S. McCafdle is spending several days in Newport.
 Joel Swanson is employed in Boston. Ed Ratigan of Jewett City is in town for a. few days.
 Miss Ethel Brown and Renelda Tines were visitors in Colchester Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13

cut that region. There is no doubt" he said. that the west as well as the east is working hard to bring victory to the United States in this war
 Mddetown-Re Reginald U. Bliss. VI. H. &, IT. has joined the L. s. junior naval reserve as q cadet al Camp Dewey on the Thames for the term of the summer school training for the navy and the merchant marine.
 Meriden.-At 2 meeting Of the Ner- iden Liquor Dealers association held Wednesday afternoon at 2.50 o'clock Philip J. Sullivan of Thompsonviile, ma anagins director of the State Liquor Dealers association. addressed the meeting.
 MiddIetown.-A total of A aliens have applied for naturalization at the coming session of the superior court in this county and will he given hear ing next October. of this number. Hlne had their cases continued from the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Still Under Guard.

Private Keller of Company L, who sta bbed a man while the company was stationed in this city, is still under guard, and it is probable that he will have his eourtmartial when the regi- ment gets together. The soldier who insulted one of the city officials in this city and created quite a disturb ance will probably be tried at the same time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Mrs, Lydia Payne.

The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Payne was held from the Congregational church in South Coventry Thursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. H. c. Beebe offeiated at the services, which were largely attended. Burial was in the Nathan Hale cemetery under the direction Of Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Credited to Holland County.

Eighteen names of people claiming Windham county their place of residents have appeared in the list of registration cards made out by the exemption board of Holland county.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Camp Ground Mail Courier Possible.

If enough people come to the Camp Ground for the summer. Postmaster John O'Rourke will pIace-aonther car rier on the route and have him deliver the mail to the grounds. Word has been received from Washington to do this if the situation warrants it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Visited Hartford Member,

The Jolly Six embroidery club spent Thursday in Hartford, guests of Mrs. Forest Larkin. recently of this city, and member. Those going were Mrs. D. \. French, Mrs. c. A. Easterbrooks and Mrs C. O. Barrows. Mrs. H. E. Anthony another member living at South Manchester. joined the party at that place
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
PROTEST FROM STATE
 COUNCIL OF DEFENSE
Against Estimates of Population fol
 Draft Purposes.

Hartford, Conn, July 12.-The Con- necticut state council of defense today forwarded to Secretary of War New. ton D. Baker a protest against the use of the figures reported to be estimates of population of the state of Connecti- cut" as shown by a document entitled estimates of population" and issued by the federal government under date of July l. These estimates. according
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Thanked for Red Cross contributions

Albert w Staub. NJ D., director of the Atlantic division of the Red Cross society. has written a fine letter to Rev. Vernon W. Cooke of this city on the work done here for the Red Cross fund. Rev Mr Cooke was chairman of the executive committee and did fine work toward raising the amount allotted to WilIinantic
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13

ast session in April, but tss ether ts are new cases
 Terryviffs. c. HIels. for Che past two years principal of ths trca. schools. has been elected sftpeflntsuf- ent of schools and principal cf far high school st Guiifor1
 Mifferd.-%ofice vas sent out hF tha state highways dcpa rthnent from Hari ford that a section of the road Co af- ford which has been under cunafrde- tion for sonie tine aas thfoah open Tuesday.
 Tnornastsn.-Mi Agcs Cumminfs JauEhter Of Mr. and .t s 9ohn cgni the having joined the faM unff MiF9 Cummings ls a graduate rf tne SeH Haven hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Should Read the Papers.

Many out of town people coming to this city to make purchases Thurs day afternoon were surprised to find the stores closed It. was the first Thursday half holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
!. o. O. F. Installation.

The regular meeting of Obwebetuck lodge. No. Is, 1. o. o. F., was held in the rooms on Main street Thursday evening. District Deputy Grand Mas ter Fred H. Williams of this city in stalled the recently elected officers
 After the installation ceremonies a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Crowd at Band Concert.

The first band concert of the season was held at Recreation park Thursday evening before a large audience. Band master Wheeler had arranged a fine program which was greatly enjoyed. The next concert is scheduled for next Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
FUNERAL.

luncheon was served Many members Of the lodge were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13

An anti ti-conserfption dem, @rafieg took place recently !n the Ytr-Ni sus- urb of Montreal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
PLAINFIELD

St. John's Circle Secures About f20 Names for Rel Cress-Ccnfribufe6 $10O-Makinu Comfort Kits for 35 Young Men Who Have Enfistsd.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
WILLIMANTC

came to the station house and gave himself up That was the only time and happened about eight years ago.
 Mrs. Duscharme denied rolling up her sleeves, saying that she could not have done So anyway as she had on a short sieeved dress. She also de- nied calling her husband vile names.
 Deputy Judge F,enton found the man guilty on both counts and fined him s1 and costs in each case, amounting to S12.70.
 Duscharrne claimed that he was not guilty of assault and was in favor of having the case appealed but later changed his mind and paid the fine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-13
Oranges and Lemons Grow on Churcf
 Street.

Willimantic's lemon and orange crop will not be as large this year as it was last year owing to the present wear being an off year for these fruits. The trees in this city are owned by Mrs Herbert Weldon of 122 Church street They were purchased in New York about four years ago and have been bearing fruit every year since that time. Last year two dozen oran- ges and one-half dozen lemons was the crop obtained from the trees. The trees are about four feet high and are planted in a large jardiniere so that they may be taken inside during the cold weather and placed out of doors during the warmer months. The trees have many buds, the orange bud be- ing light red on the outside and white on the inside while the lemon buds are all white. They give an odor sim liar to that of apple blossoms.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-27
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-04-27
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equal division between munitions
and food.
The supplying OF American fight.
Ing men. IL was agreed between
falfour, Gen. Bridges and Admiral
Do Chair. can wait.
II has been agreed Balfour Will
report, that each point in the ri.
Eantic international parley shall be
asked about by America and an.
swered by the British and French
jointly In this manner.
Tho French commission Ia IN
complete accord with the shipping
settlement. Balfour will report.
His message. while an official re-
port. was drafted TO carry TO the
British. French. Russian and Ital.
ian minds the tremendous breadth
the world war conference has as.
sumod since getting under way.
VIII Thank the Press
II will explain that the allies
have not. as they expected. come
to purely technical exchange OF
views. but that II has developed
into a mutual declaration OF world
principles on which. thus far. the
conferees are in perfect accord.
Balfour has been amazed at the
extent OF publicity in the u. S.
and will devote. It In understood. a
paragraph Of his report to the ire.
nendous assistance the American
lress can be in helping America
solve It's problems OF making eff
Client war.