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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-08
BANK NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National
Bank Of Morgan City, La, will be
.eld between the hours of 10 o'clock
a. m, and 4 o'clock p. M, Tuesday.
January 8. 1918 for the purpose Of
electing directors to serve for the en-
suing year.
K. R. HOOD,
Cashier ! mo.
Columbia Carbon Paper and
Typewriter Ribbons for sale at the
Review Office. Phone 279
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-08
The Aed C:oss seal
CaEsl|. in

The following Eerss.e1.c aa1 ....j.-
viduals have 2u.cnls-d Ne4 Crvs-
Seals from :Ae Committee o. winch
Mrs. W. B. Reed is ch-irnaan The
proceeds fyom the FED Cross Seals
are devoted to the welfare against
tuberculosis. They are Icing dis
tributed by the committee this year
to merchants and individuals who
are redistributing them among theic
patrons and all those who wish to
help with this vitality importnt work.
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Typewriter Second Sheets. white
or yellow, all grades, in packages
ready for delivery. Phone 27S.
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Morgan City Daily Review deliver
ed 10 your home, 40 cts. per month.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
KNIGHTS OF WASHINGTON.
An Organization to Encourage Loyal
ty to State and Church.

The text of en- act Incorporating the
Knights of Washington. passed in the
house Friday in concurrence with the
senate is as follows:
Section 1. Right Rev. Chauncey B.
Brewster, Floyd Steele Kenyon, G..
Clifford F'oote. George r. Barrow, VIM.
II. Heinrich, William II. Stratton, VIM.
P. Downes Kenneth 0. Miller. Geo.
w. Barhydt Harry Braums, Clifford
z. Barrows and Lewis l.. Field, and
all such persons as are now. or may
hereafter become associated with them,
be apd they hereby constitute a body
polite and corporate by the name of
The knights of Washington, and by
that name shall have perpetual sue
cession, and all other powers granted
to similar corporations under the gen
eral laws of the state of Connecticut.
Section 2. The objects and purpos-
es Of said corporation shall be to en-
courage loyalty to the United States of
America. and to the Protestant Epis-
copal Church Of America; to incul-
cate in the minds of-~the members of
said corporation a reverence for the
ideals of George Washington, the faith
er % this country, and to promote So
cial and intellectual intercourses
among it's members.
Section g. Said corporation shall
have power to locate and establish
companies, regiments, divisions and
other branches under the name of The
Knights of Washington, composed of
city of this state. or in any other state
of the United States. or in any other
country, and any such company, reg
iment, division or other branch when
so established shall be governed and
managed by such laws. bylaws, rules
and regulations said corporation
shall determines; and said corporation
may enforce such laws, bylaws, rules
and regulations against any such COM
pany regiment, division or other
branch. in any court of this state or OF
any other state of the United States
and said corporation may grant char
ters to such companies. regiments, di-
visions brother branches of sad corpor-
alton, and may authorize said COM
panies. regiments, divisions or other
branches to make, subject to the ap-
prevail of the corporation. such local
bylaws as the needs of any company,
regiment division or other branche
may seem to require.
Section 4. Said corporation shall
have power to purchase, receive. hold,
mortgage and convey all kinds of prop
purposes of said corporation. and may
sue and be sued. defend and be de-
Tended, plead and be implicated in all
the courts Of this state or of the Unit
ed States. or in any other state or
country whatsoever. 1t may elect
and appoint all necessary and proper
officers and agents, and shall have the
power 10 make and adopt a constitu-
ton, bylaws, rules and regulations for
the government, suspension, expulsion
and punishment of its members, for
the election or appointment of it's Of
ficers and prescribing their duties, and
for the regulation of any or all other
matters pertaining to the conduct of
said organization; and may from time
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
Brief Mention.

Miss Mae Cheney of Valley street
spent the week END in Manchester.
Miss Edna Vanderman and Miss Ev-
eIyn Thompson were in Hartford for
the week
Mrs. zimmerman has returned to her
home in Hartford after spending a
week with Mr.. and Mrs. w. 8. Chap
peu of Windham. 1885,
Truman Chapman of New London.
well known in this city has been call
ed to the Reserve Officers training
camp at Plattsburgh.
Nellie L. Parsons and A. NJ. Stew
entte have purchased OF Addison E
Frink the Iatter's seventy -acre farm
on the Coventry road.
About twenty-five members of San
Jose council, No. IA, Knights of Co
lumbus, were present at the milir
tary vespers in New London Sunday
afternoon.
F. J. Nichols of New York will speak
In the local Y. NJ. c. A. this evening
in regard to the Y. M. C. A. work in
army camps. 1t is expected that Ma
1or Rau will speak on this work as
others who will attend the meeting.
Additional attachments to the ex-
on the Hooker House by a number of
local concerns. Everything in the no.
tel except that which is used by the
Davis family has been placed under
attachment.
1t has been announced by Bartholo-
NEW Moran, head of the contracting
company that is to construct side
walks for the city during the coming
summer, that the work would start
today. It is expected that enough
work will be found to keep the COM
pany busy all summer.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14

to hospitals by the general aEsara5.
shall be expended under the direction
Of the governor OF the state and fNa
managers OF said institution. reeuer-
lively. for the support or charity pa
tents and 80 used as 20 beueft che
state as application may be made from
time to time: report ~ which eU-
penditures shall be made hieunirilr f1
the general assembly. provided mo- rarF
of said appropriation shall be paid
to any Of said hospitals unless rre
same shall he paid 70 any NJ aaid hos
pitfalls unless the same BE- in actual
operation, unless the purpose frr
which an appropriation is 20 BE- en-
pended is for ~ building and Ir 80
specified in the act making such Hr
preparation. No such hospital sHaI
charge or receive more fhau four DOL
lars per week for the care ~ any -
tient when such expense Ia % be- paid
bv the state either direct
through the agency ~ sHv f1Wu there
in. except in the case 81 any patient
suffering with contagious disease. 0r
when, because Of greater care -erul--
ed. a greater weekly c0mpeuaatio1 fH
greed upon by the couptrolier OIL Re-
half Of the state.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
NEEDS VOLUNTEERS.
Public Health Nurse Requires More
Assistants in Her Work.

Miss C. NJ Tebbutt, public health
nurse, who is making a personal sur
vey Of the city of Putnam. has already
made a partial study OF the local sit
uation, and is ready to start an active
campaign for detailed data.
At a meeting held last week about
% were present and volunteered to
assist Miss Tebbutt in her work.
While there is much interest shown in
the survey, Miss Tebbutt would be
glad of more assistants to help gather
informa ton. Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock Miss Tebbutt will meet in the
rooms of the Chamber of Commerce
all those who are interested in the
work and those who will be willing 20
help. Others who cannot be present
at this meeting are being asked to
meet Miss Tebbutt by appointment
that will suit their own convenience,
with the clerk in the Chamber of Com
merce room.
As the work goes on, it is intended
to hold weekly meetings at which
there will be general discussions of
conditions as found by the investigat-
ors. The data when completely gath
cred VIII be sent to New York, where
1t will be gone over carefully. Then
experts will draw up their plan which,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
VALIDATING ACT.
Certain Irregularities and Omissions
Are Validated.

The act of valuations passed by the
house, Friday, include all acts Of Dan
D. Home. performed after his election
AS Judge of probate for the district OF
Montville in correcting the records or
completing the settlement Of estates,
are validated
Samuel A. eager Judge of proebat
court for the district of Bozrah. having
Lille f. Geer. of Bozrah. who at said
time was the clerk Of said probate
court, is authorized to afT1x the name
of said Samuel A. eager to such de-
crees known 20 said Lille e eager to
have been passed by said Samuel a.
eager as Judge of said court. and
which DEGREES were otherwise valid,
except that they were unsigned at the
time Of his death, provided a COPY Of
this section. certified by the secretary
of the state. shall be recorded in the
probate records of the district of Boz
rah before December 1, 1917.
All acts, proceedings, votes and con-
tracts of the Women's Relief Corps.
Incorporated. or of any of it's AGENTS
or officers, relating to the business or
affairs Of said corporation. and apv ir-
regularity relating to the orea MIA =
ton of said corporation or Of the meet
ings Of its directors nd incorporators.
are validated and confirmed.
The Increment among the stoclIho'd-
ers of The s. D. Horton ConnDarv. n
corporation organized under the laws
of this state and located IN Killin9lv
that the corporate existence of enid
corporation shall be terminated dated
Deceml,er %. 1915. and fled in the on
ce of the secretary of the state .Tanu-
arv Is. 1915, shall operate as n disso-
luton of said corporation without nd
ditional action on the part of surviv-
ing stockholders of said company or
the fling Of anv further vote, cert'f-
cate or other document, provided n
cony Of this section is fled for rec
ord with the secretary Of the state and
the town clerk OF Killing1y.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14

to time alter. amend or repeal any
such constitution, bylaws. rule or reg
ulation. and adopt any other lawful
provision in its place. 1t shall also
have the power to lay and collect as
sessments and dues for the purpose OF
carrying out the purposes of the cor
poration as herein set forth.
Section {. Said corporati/i shall be
governed, managed and controlled ~
tho constitution, bylaws, rules and
regulations adopted by the voluntary
association known as The knights of
Washington, and now in force. until
the same are legally changed. altered,
amended or repealed.
Section s. All funds and other prop
erty now belonging to said voluntary
association known as The knights of
Washington are by this act made the
funds and property of the corporation
herein created, and subject to its con-
stitution, bylaws, rules and regula-
tions.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
NOTED MOTHERS DAY
MOOSE Lodge Holds Special Exercises
Sunday EVENING"

Willimantic lodge, No. 1870, L. o. o
M. conmemorated Mothers Day by
holding exercises in the Gem theatre
Sunday evening. The exercises, which
were public, were largely attended and
fine program was carried out. James
F. Griffin, member OF the Massa-
chusetts assembly and a trustee of
Mooseheart lodge, was the speaker
Charles A. Gates. James F. Twomey,
p j. Laramie, F. L. Clark, C. A. La
moureux. ". N. (Bowen and w. c.
Dreschler were the committee that
had charge of the arrangements The
program follows: Patriotic overture,
Hickey-H9fmol orchestra; song.
America, audience, standing; music
orchestra: song, Daddy, Miss Monica
NICK con; song, If You Have All the
.Wpfld and It's Gold, Joseph Archam-
Eeault: Southern Airs, orchestra;
song, Mothers Heart, Mrs. o. B. Rob-
inson; dictator, Brother William C.
Dreschler; grafton, Hon. James F.
Griffin of Boston; song, Mother, Mrs
katherine K Farrel; song, Mother
Machree, Michael Farrell. trombone
solo, Sunshine of Your Smile, Brother
Archille Gaudreau: song, Star Span
gled Banner, entire assembiage, stand
ing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
OBITUARY..
Leonard Kies.

Leonard Kies, So one of the Oldest
residents of the town of KilHngly., died
Sunday morning at his home in the
Horse EIiN district of the town, where
he had been a resident for a great
many years. He had been i'll but a
short time. Mr.. Kies had for years
been engaged as a farmer and sold
much of his produce in Danielson. AT
the time of taking the state military
census in February he volunteered to
do anything in his power for the gov
eminent.
Noise Planter.
Noise Planter, 81, a long time resi-
dent of Wauregan, is dead at his home
in that town.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
oUINEBAUG POMONA
To Meet May 18th With Echo Grange,
Mansfield Center.

Mrs Susie G. Williams of Brooklyn,
secretary of Quinebaug Pomona
grange. sent out notices Saturday for
a meeting of the organization to be
held Saturday, May IS with Echo
grange at the church vestry in Mans
field Center. The morning session is
to open at II O'Clock in the fifth de-
gree.
The lecturers program is to begin
at 100 in the fourth degree. This
program will include an address by
Charles NJ Gardner. high priest of
Demeter, of SpTfnEfeld; also an ad-
dress on Field and Silage Raising of
Corn in New England, by l.. H. Healey,
North Woodstock. secretary of the
state board OF agriculture: essay. Es-
sentials of Education. Adabe1le Whit
man. lecturer of Quinnartisset grange,
Thompson The program also includes
musical numbers.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
CRITICALLY ILL.
ST. James Pensioners Asked to Pray
for Rev. Father Socquet.

Rev. G. s. Socduet. NJ. s.. formerly
ly i'll at st. James rectorv. On Sun
day his condition was critical and the
prayers of the congregations at the
different masses were asked in his be-
half Father Socduet a member OF
the missionary order of IaSalette and
one of the hest known members of the
order has been in poor health for a
number of years.
Attempts to Steal Automobiles.
Within few days a number of re-
ports have come in from surrounding
towns of attempts to steal automobiles
from private cara ges during the night
sea son. Putnam had two instances in
one night and now reports of similar
attemnts are being made in this vfc;n
ity. The man who fixes" his car so
it can't be started is taking wise
precaution in view of the attemDted
thefts. none of which have as yet been
successful.
Guest from Golden State.
Howard Starkweather, youngest son
of Mr.. and Mrs H. II. Starkweather
Is on a visit here from California his
first trip east in number of years
Few Changes in Teaching Staff.
Practically the same teachers now
on duty in the pubic schools in Kill
lingly will remain during the coming
school year, although some changes
may result from designations. With
one exception, all the teachers in Kill
lingly have been reelected.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
Twsnty-first Regiment Reunion.

The 4Sth annual reunion of the 21st
Connecticut Volunteers will be held in
the G. A R. rooms in the town build
ing Wednesday. The business meet
ing will be held at IL o'clock Wed
neaday morning and at 1880 lunch will
be served in the G. A. R hall, after
which the afternoon exercises will be
held. The later exercises will be pub
lic
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
FUN ERALS.
Mrs, Cornack McKenna.


Funeral services for Mrs. Cormack
McKenna were held at the Sacred
Heart church in Wauregan Saturday
morning, Rev.. J. G. Matthew being
celebrant of the mass of requiem,
which was attended by many relatives
and friends. Burial was in the Sacred
Heart cemetery. The bearers were
Thomas Marcrue, James Marcrue, Den
mis- Marcrue. William McKenna. Rob-
ert McKenna, and John McKenna
Louis E. Kennedy was the funeral di-
rector.
Mrs. Lucy Cusson.
The funeral Of Mrs. Lucy Cuseon was
held from her home in Attawaugan
Saturday morning with funeral SER
vices at st. Joseph's church in Day
vile at 9 o'clock, Rev. Ignatius Kost
being celebrant of the requiem mass
Burial was in st. Joseph's cemetery
L. E. Kennedy was the funeral d.
rector.
Wage Increase at Connecticut Mills.
At the mill of the Connecticut Mills
company notices were posted at the
week end of an increase in wages, eff
fective June f. The amount of the
advance is not stated but it is under
stood that it will bring a substantial
increase in wages to the operatives,
who number several hundred The ad-
vance is in line with that made by
other mills in this town.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
Police Chief 70 be Anpo;nt.s

Interest is keen in the meeting of
the common council to be held in the
council chamber this evening Be
sides accepting the new fire truck the
councilmen will make an appointment
to fill the vacancy made by the resig-
nation of E. H. Richmond as chief of
the police. In making this appoint
ment, it is understood, that a mem
per OF the force win be promoted,
leaving another vacancy to be Allied
Already the department is short of su-
pernumeries and it is probable that
these vacancies will be filed
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
TWO MISSING PATIENTS
Secured for Norwich State Hospital
by Willimantic Police.

The local police received a message
from the officials Of the Norwich State
Hospital Sunday, that James Casey
was wanted at that place. About 1
o'clock Sunday afternoon Acting Chief
Daniel Killourey apprehended thefman
and placed him in the lookup. The
hospital authorities were notified and
came to this city for the man While
here they also secured a man named
Skinner who has been wanted at the
institution for some time
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
Sunday School Institute at Eastford

In Eastford at o'clock Sunday af-
ternooE/t the fifth annual spring insti-
tute of District No. 8 was held in the
Codgregational church. Many attend
ed the meeting. The following pro-
gram was carried out:
BIB, song and prayer; 800, appoint
ment OF the nominating committee, re-
port of officers, roll call of schools, re-
port of nominating committee and the
election of officers, offering for asso-
grafton: $40. presentation of charts;
4, address, Mrs. Stevens, Hartford;
4.30, address, Mrs. Harrison Wood
stock; AS, address, H. H Spooner,
Kensington
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14

Westbrook.-R. c. Sherman. prfnrf-
pal Of Chapman school. has rendered
his resignation and &c has been acrHur-
ed at a recent meeting u the local
school board The board has faruffz-
ed State Supervisor J. w Dove ~ hire
all the teachers for the coming year
within the limits Of the town
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
Columbia Man Arrested.

Officer Hurley placed a Columbia
man under arrest Sunday afternoon
and lodged him in the lookup to await
nearing this morning. The man will
be charged with intoxication.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
OBITUARY.
Grin Griaas.

The death of Grin Griggs occurred
at St JOseph's hospital Friday. Mr..
Griggs was born in Chaplin in 1871,
the son Of Waterman and Betsy Tay-
Tor Griggs. Besides his parents he
leaves a daughter, Mrs. Olive Ulrich.
two sons, Roy and Wyman Griggs, of
Coventry, five brothers, Edwin of
Hartford, Dwight of Wethersfield, Her
bert OF East Hartford, Andrew of Mer-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
FIRST NEGRO sUFFRAcEN
BISHOP IN UNITED STATES
Elected by the Episcopal Council % ere
Diocese Of Ar<ansas-

Hope. Ark, May 13.-Tha fret negro
suffraGan bishop iu the United states
was eleC ~ by the Episcopal r1urcl4
OF the diocese Of ArlrauF1H here r'-.-
day. lie is Archdeacor K j. RumssF
Of Lawrencevilic. w. Erd1raen1e~r -
his election by the house 81 bishops tG
said 70 be virtually az-n-.l
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14

when put into effect, will give Putnam
citizens a healthier and better city.
The investigation which Is now be-
ing carried on, at no expense to Put
nam people, is of great value, conse-
quently it is a civic duty to aid Miss
Tebbutt in her work.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
Emerson staebner EnIi,+.

Emerson Staebner, son of F. W.
Staeoner of this city, has enlisted in
the Machine Gun Corps, First Con-
necticut Infantrp. The corps is now
training al Charter Oak Park, Hart
ford.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
FUN ERAL
Horace Adams.

The funeral of Horace Adams was
held from the home of his sister, Mrs
J. B. Baldwin Saturday afternoon at
1 O'Clock. Rev. Vernon w. Cooke of
hciated at the services. The bearers
were Samuel Chesbro, Frank H. F'oss
George F. Taylor and Albert L. French
Burial was in the Willimantic ceme-
terry under the direction of Funeral
Director Jay NJ. Shepard
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
New Fire Truck Meets All Tests

The new fire truck was again tried
out Saturday afternoon and met all
specif1ca tons as called for The truck
was driven to various parts of the
city where couplings were made at
the hydrants and the engine set to
work.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14

Dominican Fathers opened the mis-
sion for the French-speaking members
of st. James parish Sunday. This
week the services are for the women.
next week for the men.
Miss Ellen F. Darbie is visiting
friends in Hartford and Waterbury.
c. N Little Of Meriden was a visitor
with friends here Sunday
Mrs. Elmer Hill and daughter Of
Norwich are visiting Mr. and Mrs.
James Mcclure
shriners Going to Bridgeport.
A number of local Shriners WIFI be
at Bridgeport tomorrow to witness the
exemplificatien of a degree.
A weekly drill of the Thirteenth
company will be held at the state ar
mory this evening An effort is being
made to recruit the company up to the
number it had before the discharge of
a number Of members of the company.
by direction of the war department
First Home Guard Drill.
Captain A. P. Woodward, o. o., has
called a drill OF the Home guard COM
pany for tomorrow evening at the state
armory. This will be the first drill
of the company, which now numbers
about 40 men.
Danielson VIII send a large delega-
ton to Plainfield for the patriotic
demonstration and flag raising next
Sunday afternoon. A number of auto
mobiles from this town win be in the
parade.
Garden Plots for Catholic Practitioners
In again directing the attention of
the parishioners to the need Of plant
ing gardens and increasing crops, Rev.
NJ. J. Ginet, NJ. s., at the masses Sun
day announced that, by permission Of
RI Rev J. J. Milan, a tract OF land
on upper Maple street, set aside by
the parish for use for cemetery pur-
poses in years to come, Is made avail
able for those who dish to plant gar
dens and who have no ground.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
HOSPITAL APPROPRIATION.
Report of Expenditures Must Be Made
to General Assembly.

Section 1852 of the general statutes
as amended by chapter "A of the pub
lie acts of 1903. chapter 81 of the pub
lie acts of 1907 and chapter lis of the
public acts of 1909 has been amended
to read as follows: All appropriations
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14
WLLIMANTC

I and four sisters, Mrs. John Burnham
of North wIndhaM, Mrs. Charles Ry-
der of Bristol, Miss Nettie Griggs of
! this city and Mrs. Edwin Hall of Mid
die Haddam.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14

of the Red Cross society was attended
by large crowd. The society LIS re-
alfxins q great deal by these perform
ances which will be held every Sun
day evening until further notice.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-05-14

Chile's first steel mill has been
opened to manufacture the metal
from scrap iron heretofore exported
to Europe.