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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
"OFF TO THE WAR?"

Edward Doty, Edward Fitzpatrick.
w. o. Pennington and Ben Leach, oil
Paris, who recently passed a success
full preliminary examination at Lex
ington for admission to the U. 3
Navy, left yesterday for Cincinnati
where they will undergo a second ex-
animation after which, IL they pass
successfully, they win be sent TO the
naval training station at Norfolk. va.
C. e. Taylor, of Paris. was accepted
at the Cincinnati station, and sent on
10 the Norfolk yards last week.
Mr.. Leach returned last night, nav
ing failed to meet the requirements IL
the physical examination. but not Que
10 any serious defects. The other boys
left Lexington at 500 O'Clock last
night over the c. e. o. for Norfolk, va
These boys are showing their patri'
otism by voluntarily leaving good posi-
tioms 10 serve their country in the
crisis. witch now confronts it. There
a few rIore left loafiing around the
pool rooms, with no apparent means
of support. who could make men OF
themselves by enlisting in one or the
other branches OF the service. This is
a time when they are needed They
should enlist or shut i.p talking.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
NotELEcTioN.

No election Of teachers was held a.
the last meeting Of the City Board of
Education, and it was decided by the
members that, unless an additional ap.
preparation is made by the city to meet
the current expenses of the schools,
the same VIII have to be curtailed, and
reduction made in the number OF
teachers employed. The matter will
be submitted to the City Council at
its next meeting. The election OF
teachers has been accordingly post.
poned two weeks.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
SANITARY SURVEY TO
BE STARTED HERE SOOH

1t is said that representatives Of the
State Board of Health and from the
United States Public Health Service
will arrive in Paris some time this
week TO begin the work Of making s.
complete sanitary survey of Bourbon
county.
The work will necessarily be slow,
but quite a force of people will be
employed in the initial stage Of the
work, and it is expected that much
can be accomplished during the pres
ent spring and summer.
The survey is to be made of the en-
tire county, including Paris and all the
towns and villages in the outlaying
district. and a complete map of the
sanitary conditions everywhere will
be carefully drawn.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
THE NEWS TO RECEIVE WAR
BULLETINS EVER DAY

THE NEWS has effected an arrange.
ment with the Cincinnati office of the
American Press Association whereby
we will receive condensed bulletins of
the war situation every day between
two and three o'clock. These bulletins
will be the same that are furnished the
oaily papers handled by the American
Press Associations service, and will be
strictly reliable and fright off the
the reel" The Government has es-
tabIished sort of censorship over
some kinds Of news effectine the SER
vice, but THE NEWS will give all
there is TO obtain. Watch our window
for these bulletins every afternoon.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
THE RED CROSS SOCIETY.

Increased interest is being manifest
ed in the work and welfare of the
Paris CHAPTER of the American Red
Cross Society, which was recently or
eanized here. At the meeting of the
Chapter, held Saturday afternoon.
which was well attended, three classes
will meet twice a week, and will re-
ceive instructions in their work from
Drs. J. M. Williams. Chas. c. Daugh-
erty and w. C. Ussery, respectively.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
MEN WANTED!

The army and navy both went men,
Now here is chance for you to show
what kind of stuff you are made of.
Go and enlist, or never again croaG
about your bravery. THE NEWS
has sent one representative and has
two others who are willing"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
Friday and Saturday Next

For Friday-Wall paper, beautiful
patterns AT SIC a roll, all with cell
ings and borders to match.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
ANGLERS RESTLESS!

Bad weather has delayed the farm
work, but this is a very small matter
when you consider the great trouble r.
is causing the fishermen. Too bad, it's
true, but It's true!
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
A NJ N on N c e M EMIT.
FOR COUNTY uIDGE

FOR COUNTY JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce c..
A. MCMILLAN as a candidate for
nomination as County Judge of Bour-
bon county, subject 70 the action Of
the Democratic party, at the State pr:-
mary, August 4, 1917.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
GARDEN SEEDS.

Garden Seeds and Seed Sweet Pota
toes, Strausberg and Bermudas. These
seed will grow
QD C.P. COOK & co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
WE'D LIKE TO SEE YOU

In one Of our Davis $40 suits this
spring. Really remarkable values at
this price.
J.. w. DAVIS & co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17

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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1917-04-17
SILK SHIRTS AT $500.

Reautiful combinations of colors, AMI
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
Only SOP Does Registered.
ternoon that the membership had then reached 43S

ternoon that the membership had then reached 43S.
 The following names have been add ed to the membership roll since the last list of names was published:
 Mrs. w. J. Medbury, Caroline Dan ielson, Alice Bugbee, Mrs. J. w. Pe- terson, Mir. and Mrs. George Ferris, Alexander Berris, Petros Berris, Helen sett, Mrs. M. A. Bassett, Herbert B-a- ney, Mrs. John Gilbert, Miss Hattie Codding, MT. and Mrs. w. J. Craig. MT. and Mrs. George Berry, MT. and Mrs. George Dapignon, Mrs. Waiter Shfppee, Mrs. Frank Greener, Mir and Mrs. W. K. Pike, JUseph Bodo, Mrs. Charles Hopkins, Mrs. Harry Clarke, Mir. and Mrs. D. Fred Kenworthy, c. Ella, Day, Joseph Dyson, Alice Dyson, Mrs. Joseph Robillard, Mrs. J. E. AL House, Mrs. Benjamin Russell. Mrs. A. H. Travers, Harry Sayles, Dwight F1int. George Jacques, Mrs Henry A. McEwen, Miss Elizabeth Dunn, Mrs. Mary Williams, Ella Codding, Miss Florence Johnson, Burlon Scott, J. W. Gallup. Howard Call, Edward Bacon, Elsa Young, Mrs. Mary Taintor. MT. and Mrs: Walter Musgrove, Mary Mus grove, Mrs. C. A. Darbie. Miss File n Darbie, Mrs. John Moran,l Miss Myra Codding. Miss Mignonne Morin, Rob ert Morin, MT. and Mrs. L. J. Morin, Mrs. S. A. F'oote, Mrs. Alfred Whit Hey, MT. ana 4ArS. BCllOTnfeN, MT. ana Mrs. W. P. Perkins, Mrs. L. J. Syl- vester, MT and Mrs. Arthur A. Dean, Mir. and Mrs. Willard Danielson, MT. and Mrs. Clarence A. Potter, MT and Mrs. Henry Nj. Danielson, Miss Mary Stowell Dr. and Mrs Rienzi Robin son, Miss Ellen Lawson, Mir. and Mrs. s. s. Russell, Mrs. George Lloyd, Mrs. Anna Reynolds, Mrs. James Bond, Mrs. Lucy Hutchins, Miss Carrie Fellows, John Gordon, Mrs Hargraves. MT and Mrs. C. A. Smith, Miss Frances Wheatley, Miss Gladys WheatIey, Les ter Shippee, pr. J. N. Perreault, Miss Marjorie Gaffney, Mrs.4 Mary Gaffnev, Mrs; swainbank, Mrs. Peilett, Mrs. Herbert Barnett, Mrs. Mary Salotti, Peter Soma poulous, Mrs. Joseph Mil Ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
RENEWED TESTIMONY

No one in Norwich who suffers backache, headaches, or distressing urinary ills can afford to ignore this Norwich woman's twice told story. It is confirmed testimony that no Nor wich resident can doubt.
 Mrs. Margaret Brown, $40 West Main Street, Norwich, says: My back and kidneys were in a bad way. I suffered much from a duh, heavy ache in my back. It grew worse grad uaIIy until is was almost impossibis for me to get out of bed mornings. I continued in this condition for nearly a year, trying medicines prescribed for relief, but without avail. Finally I happened to hear of Doans Kidney Pills, and procuring some at Sevin & Sons Drug Store, found them just what needed. My kidneys are now acting regularly. the pains have left and can get around all right" tStatement given July 22. 1911.)
 On May IS, 1916. Mrs. Brown said: At times when a cold settles on my kidneys and causes my back to ache, I use Doan's Kidney Pills and they never fail to give me prompt relief"
 sec. at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co.,, Mfgrs., Buffalo. N. '.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

The following have been appointed non-commissioned officers in the Col chester Home guard: First sergeant, J. M. Klein: quarterma6ter sergeant, J. J. Elgart; sergeants. Johnson, Ba- ker, Abel; corporals, Marx, RoSen, Stebbins, Gillette. Cohen.
 4 school of instruction for the non cons was srarted Saturday evening. Instructor Klein will give a series of talks on the duties of the above off1- cers. It is hoped that the company will be mustered in this week
 S. 1T. Kellogg was caller in Nor Wich Saturday
 Conductor NJ. J. Porter went to W7lIimantic Sunday and drove home his touring car. which he has been having overhauled-
 MT. and Mrs F. F. Baker and Thomas S Clark rnotored to New Britain. where they were guests of Mir. and Mrs. Bakers sons over Sunday.
 Sails for France. Y
 Laurence Carrier, youngest son of MT. and Mrs. Edgar IA Carrier, of this place. who has been attending liar ward university. has enlisted in the cd last Friday from New York for France
 Personal Items.
 MT and Mrs. Daniel W Williams of New Britain were guests Sunday of MT Williams parents at The Home stead on Broadway.
 Edgar A Carrier, Jr. of Hartford was the guest of his parents. MT. and Mrs E. A. Carrier on Broadway over Sunday
 Charles NI. Reade of willlmantic was a caller in town Monday.
 Louis E. Baldwin of Middletown was in town Monday.
 Patrick J, Connors. driver of R. F. D. No 1. is taking his two weeks vacation George B Miller slI7ostftut te driver. Is on the route
 Charles A. Johnson was in Norwich Monday attending the probate court before which the will of the late Dr Nathan Johnson of Bozrah is being contested
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
MISTooK THEIR MAN.
Two Wayfarers Given Lift in 9. B. Aldrich's Car Beaten to FrazzIe When They Attempt Robbery.

Two men who attempted to rob Dexter B. Aldrich of Providence of his money were beaten to a pulp by MT. Aldrich, Monday afternoon. Mir. Ald- rich, alone in his touring car. was mo- toring from Providence to Danielson. When near the Rhode Island -Connec- ticut line, at Little Rest, he met two strangers, walking towards Danielson; they asked him for a ride and he took them in. Near Dark Lantern Hill one of the men reached over from the back seat. tapped MT. Aldrich on the shoulder and asked him if he had any money. MT. Aidrich replying in the af- firmative. 'fWell. we want it!" said the man.
 MT. AIdrich stopped the car and got out. Reaching into the car he grab bed one man and yanked him out and proceeded to punch him all over the road, the other man attacked MT. Aid rich, hitting him a terrific blow on the utes MT Aldrich had both of his as- sailants lying on the ground covered with blood and nearly unconscious
 MT. Aldrich is 60 years of age, but burly and rugged as they make 'ern
 Having disposed of the men he drove five miles to Danielson and re- ported the matter to the police. Chief Girfmshav and Sheriff Aver rushed over in the machine but the men who were covered in blood when MT. Aid rich left them, had disappeared.
 MT. Aldrich has a swollen face as a souvenir of the encounter.
 w. H. S. Defeats Bartlett.
 Killingly High School defeated the Bartlett school second team, 1T to 5. at Ponfret. Monday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

not registered before June i this year will be looked up by Dog Warden Peter Gardner.
 What Town May Expect.
 It was stated here by a city official Monday afternoon that the state high suggestion that the permanent paving of Grove street be undertaken at the expense of the state, as the stat high way department no longer will expend on streets that are part of a. trunk line highway but well within city limits.
 It is understood that Putnam's ap- portionment of the state highway ap- propriation next available will be s8,000, and this money will be used in laying permanent pavement, probably concrete, in Grove street, from King street to a point near the Grove street cemetery.
 Podor-Forn Engagement.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Poder of Hart ford have announced the engagement Of their daughter, Pauline Ernestine, to Albert G. Forni. landlord of the City Hotel, Putnam. MT. Forni was a resident of Hartford before coming to this city, here he has become very well known and popular.
 To Pare Of Sharp Corner.
 The work of rounding out the sharp corner that now exists at the corner of South Main and Grove streets will be undertaken, Mayor J. J. McGarry said Monday afternoon, as soon as curbing that has been ordered is re- ceived here. Permission has been re- cefved from the government, some time since. for taking the necessary amount of the federal post office site at the corner to do the work required. The improvement to be made will not only make the corner safer for traf- fic, but will also add to the appearance of the locality.
 VIII Redeeorate Church
 Rev. Charles F. Bedard announced that the redecoration- of the interior of St. Mary's church will begin with in a few days. The decorative plan that has been adopted will. when put into effect, transform the Appearance of the interior of the church and make it very beautiful.
 Bank Examiner Byrne Improving.
 State Bank Examiner John B. Byrne continues to improve steadily and satisfactorily after an operation at the Roosevelt hospital in New York and it is now expected that he will be able to return to his home here by the end of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
A WONDERFUL NEW VOLUME

THE publishers of the Encyclopaedia Britannica Il announce that they have made arrangements for the issue, soon after the end of the war as possible, of volume, containing full and authoritative history of the war.
 The new volume will be written by scholars and experts of the same high character as those who wrote for the Britannica itself, and by many of its contributors. It will be absolutely i'm partial, excluding all partisan feeling and pTeju dice. l. will contain
 1. A judicial account of the real causes of the war, the progress of the struggle, and the results all over the world with maps, neces- sary, to show changes in boundaries.
 2. The lives of the new leaders, whether civil, military naval, in the belligerent countries.
 3. The results of the outside the sphere of fighting, the progress of surgery, the pre- ,vention of contagious disease, the new scientific discoveries etc.
 The volume will bridge the gap between the days of peace before and after the war. twill be printed and bound to match the Britannica and the publishers guarantee that no matter how difficult and costly the supplementary volume may be from the editorial point of view, the price of it to all who purchase the Britannica during the present sale will not be more than that of corresponding volume of the Britannica
 HE. HOOPER, President
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
KISS COST $12.ee
Because Joseph Leila Tried to Give 1t to Another Mans Wife, He Was Tried for Assault.

A strictly cash business rule was laid down, as it happened, in the town court Monday morning, when there was gallery to hear the usual gsest Of after-Sgnday cases disposed of. Judge w F'enner Woodward presided.
 Noe Lachapelle was fined a total of S5 on two counts, with costs, amount ing to $14.69, and Omer Morin, fined on one count, with costs, a total of S13.19. They did some fast driving with a horse Saturday afternoon, with attendant circumstances that led to their being haled to court
 Joseph Leila was also presented, technic<.y for an attempted assault. but be it known that the nature of this alleged attempted assault was no more deadly in it's purpose that is constituted in any strenuous effort to kiss another mans wife, though both to be very good friends.
 when the complaint was read to
 Joe" he demurred against pleading guilty to having assault anyone, he ing came under that head and beside he had gone to Prosecuting Attornev 4. G. Bill, as had the woman and her husband, and made it known that he he'd apologized for his indiscretion and was willing to do what was right. all of which was made known for Joe through an interpreter, and MT. Bin agreed that what was said was true
 Ina court told Joe that he would have to plead guilty, however, so Joe did, and the court fined oe ss aud costs, amountine~ to s126s, and Joe smiled, and paid, as had the other two men. and the judge took all the money, and sighed, and went out, made a deposit slip, and put the mon ey in the bank, and the defendants went out and went to work, and will earn some more money. which they say will not be spent in court.
 But tomorrow there'Tl be others who'll pay as they paid
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
COUNTY AGENT SPEAKS
Urges Grange to Arouse to the I'm
 portance of Food Production.

County Agent Benjamin Ellis ad- dressed the members of Putnam day evening. MT. Ellis appealed to the members of the grange, organized pri marily to advance the interests of az riculture, to arouse themselves to the seriousness of the food situation throughout the world and to do every thing within their power to increase thier crops during the present growing season.
 It is recognized now that the men who work in the field, in a garden patch or in a little backyard planting plot are as suerly and effectively fight ing against the enemy as the men who bear arms. for 1t is absolute ly essential that this nation provide food for itself and for it's allies if vic tory in the world struggle is eventual ly to come to them.
 grangeneessaryc now is the time for
 There was a musical program in connection with the meeting and pa triotic songs were sung.
 Will invite c. A. R. Men.
 Mrs. J. W. F2a'tlo++ ~~1oInced that the next meeting of the grange will be on the eVen444g -,4ay zo. This will be patriotic meeting and the members of the Grand Army are to be invited as special guests and au- tolnobiles provided for their disposal All other patriotic organizations in the city are to be invited. Coming just before Memorial day in this year of war, the occasion will be used for making one of the most impressive of meetings of a patriotic nature.
 Q. A. R. Chapters Officers.
 At a meeting of Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter, D. A. R., held Mon day afternoon the following officers we're elected Regent, Ellen M. Wheelock; register, Mrs. Ethel Kent; White; recording secretary, Mrs. An son B. Handy; historian, Miss Edith M. Kent; board of management Mrs Vaughn, Mrs. Eliza W. Wright.
 The hostesses were Mrs. G. W. Gil patric Miss Harriet Brown Mrs Frederick J. Daniels, Dr. Marguerite J. Bullard, Mrs. E. S. Duffy, Miss Edith M. Kent, Miss Hazel M. Bolles, Mrs. H. P Bullard.
 Ice cream, wafers and punch were
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

William Wray, Jr.. the youth who accidentally shot himself in the abo- at his home in Goodyear last week. remained critically i'll at the Day kimball hospital Monday
 The selectmen of Putnam met in the transaction of routine business
 Henry c. Willis Of Providence was a, visitor with friends in Putnam Mon day.
 To Manage Park Again.
 P. J. Sheridan Is again to have charge of the concessions at Wildwood park during 1917. The park will be opened for the first time Memorial day. MT. Sheridan has engaged the Ideal Singing orchestra of Webster for the season.
 improving Grove Street.
 Frederick Dumas, street superin- tendent, had a force of men and Monday afternoon. The street surface is being scraped and evened to make it ready for the seasons bling treat ment.
 City Court Cases.
 At Monday mornings session of the city court two men were presented to answer to charges of having been in toxfcated. Frank Chandler, Pomfret was fined $2 for leaving his automo- bile without lights on in this city Sat urday evening.
 Governments Daily Bulletin.
 Postmaster Alexander Gilman has caused to be placed in the lobby of the postoff1ce the governments new daily bulletin, issued under the direc- tion of the official publicity commit tee recently organized. The bulletin is proving of interest It contains much of special current interest per taining to the war and what is being done by the government bureaus.
 Must Apply Again for Uniforms.
 Mayor J. J. McGarry, as captain of Putnam's Home Guard company, said Monday afternoon that he has sent in a requisition for uniforms for mem bers of the command, but will again be obliged to requisition on regular forms, which as yet have not been received here. The regular weekly drill of the guard members of which are advancing in drilling knowledge, will be held tomorrow evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
FAMILY DOCTORS
 GOOD ADVICE
To 60 On Taking "Fruit-a-ti lives" Because They Did Her Gcod
RocuoS. JAr. 18th

v711's A1tLAs lS1Os
 T suffered for many years with ter. rihle Indigestion and Constipation. | had ffequ4na 4lzsy spells and became grsasE7 run down. A nsighbor advised Es to E1 "yEvs&-e-tivos''. did So and to he S1rprise sf my doctor, I began Co improve, and he advised me to go on with "Frrat-n-tiveS''.
 IconSder Cat owe rayIi to Fruit. Sases" ana want to say to those who suAe' fru& &Indigestion, Constipation or HssdaeSes-'try Fruit-a-tives' and you Tillgstwel1". CORLNE GAUDREAU. 5oc. be9. 6 for s2.50, trial size, 25c. Asail dealsrs or vent postpaid by Fruit nps&ss Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

Then she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment, and one box of Cuticura Oint- ment with two cakes of Soap healed Harr;svilIe- R. l., August 24, 1916.
 While Cuticura Soap wo rl<s wonders in most cases of skin troubles it is also ideal for everyday toilet use Cuticura Oint- ment used for little irritations. pimpies, etc- will do all and more than the major ity of expensive creams in keeping the skin soft and clear
 For Free Sample Each by Return Mail address postcard: "Cuticura, Dept. R, Boston" Sold everywhere
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

her home in Norwich after spending the past few weeks in town with Mrs. Carl Bentley.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. Tatreau of Fitch vile have moved to the Bogue tene- ment on the FftchviIle road.
 Mir. and Mrs. Holland and family have moved from Oakdale, R. l., to one of the village tenements on Main street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

The Encyclopaedia Britannica, printed on old fashioned thick paper, makes set of heavy, bersome, bulky books, volume of which weighs eight pounds and requires table to hold it while being read The HANDY VOLUME" ISSUE OF THE NEW ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, PRINTED ON THIN, GENUINE INDIA PAPER, EACH VOLUME WEIGHING 23 OUNCES, IS THE UP-TO-DATE QUICK-ACTION, INSTANTLY AVAILABLE INVTTINGLY USABLE WAY OF OWNING THE GREATEST LIBRARY OF FACTS EVER PUT INTO TYPE.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

6ristoI.-T'he dirt sh0velers on fhs excavations for the new fnctory build ing of the Dunbar Bros. struck Frlcaw for an increase in wages. They waTs receiving SS per day and deaaaudB1 $325 It is probable that Kheir o. nands will be granted
Norwich bulletin., 1917-05-15

took the form of blisters. The blisters would break open and water would run from them which irritated her hands, and she had to wear thin garments. For three weeks she did not sleep night or day. and she could not put her hands in water nr do her work.