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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16

Louis Smith recently added to his farm equipment to his farm a potato digger with which he plans to har- vest his two and one-half acres of po- tatoes in three days.
 Farmers selling potatoes are getting $1.50 per bushel in the fields and it is thought that potatoes will be as high Eext spring as they were last year ting in their cellars seasons sup ply this fall so that the high prices will not affect so many families.
 Gifts to Library.
 Through the kindness of the resi- dents of the Colonial, the Sodon School library has been increased by current numbers of The Ladies' Home Jour nal, The Woman's Home Companion, The Delineator, MacClure's Maga- zine, The Saturday Evening Post, Farm and Preside, and other litera- ture, that will be enjoyed by outside readers as well as by the pupils. The idea of leaning books of fiction and magazines to the nearby residents has met with great favor, and it is hoped that the library will be able to fur Eish enjoyable reading for all who care to take advantage of it.
 Visited Camp.
 Dr. H. H. Howe. MT and Mrs. My ron Ladd. Louis Burdick, John Pillar and Frederick K. Kingsley/ were among the villagers who visited Camp .Devens Sunday to call on friends and relatives.
 Social and Personal.
 MT. and Mrs Fee and son. Morton Fee, have returned to St. Hyacinthe, Canada, after a months stay as guests Of Mrs. Fees sister, Mrs. James Nor ton.
 Mrs. James North is spending some tune In St. Hyacinthe. Canada, with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Payon.
 Mrs. John H. Williams has return ed after a ten daSe. stay in Gilsum, N. H., where she was the guest of Mrs. L. Smith.
 John H. Williams spent the week end in New York
 Eugene T. O'Connor has returned from a few days stay at the home of his parents. Mir. and Mrs. J. OConnor of Huntington. Mass. While there he attended the Springfield fair.
 Arthur Tucker of Brooklyn, N. T.. and William Tucker of Springfield,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
HIS HEART! BADLY.
 AFFECTED ;.
aFfuit-a-tives" Soon Relieved
 This Dangerous Condition

632 GERHARD ST. EAST, TORONTO.
 ssFor two years, I was q victim Of Acute Indigestion and Gas In The Stomach. It afterwards attaeked '.y Hea,t and I had pains all overmy body, 50 that I could hardly move around. I tried all kinds of Medicine but none of them did me any; good. At last, l decided to try "Fruit-a-tives". l bought the first box last Juno, and now am well, atzex a<sings only thrHe boxes. I recommend " "Fruit-a-tives '' to anyone suffering from 1ndigestion"'
 FREDeJ. CAVEEN.
 BOG. box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size, 25c' At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited. 0gdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16

sion, will necassitate reorganization of the library staff. Miss Edna Hull, a graduate of Ohio State university and of the New York state library school, will be added to the staff
 New Britain.-The municipal food committee has decided to cut down the orders for cabbage in such way as to equalize, as far as possible. the distribution of the crop. It is found that many people who have as much right as others to benefit by the dis tribution will be prevented from so doing because others have placed or
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
WEDCING.
GIadue-HouIe.


 At St Mary's church, Monday morn ing at o'clock, Rev. J. V. E. Bel langer united in marriage Joseph Gladue of Taftyille. and Miss Mary HouIe of Baltic. Noise Houle, father of the bride and Joseph SGladue, fath- CT of the groom were the witnesses.
 The bride wore white messaline, trimmed with georgette crepe, lace and braid. She wore a veil ard car ried bridal bouquet of white roses and lilies.
 The bridal couple were preceded to Children Chi aa of % Mary ase as wedding o march a was played by the organist. Miss N. V Milner. The bride was married with sion of the mass Miss E1oise Roy. the society's president, removed the brides ribbon. During this ceremony Ave Maris Stella was sung. Fol lowing the ceremony reception was street to fifty friends and relatives.
 The bride is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Noise Houle and is popular in different French societies. The seph Gladue of Taftville and is em- ployed as chauffeur by Arthur Fon- taine, of Taftvi1le.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gladua left during the afternoon for a trip to include different cities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island On their return they will reside in Taftville. The we'd ding gifts included china. linen. cut glass, silver, money and househeuld furnishings.
 The bride travelled in a custom suit of dark serge with hat to match Friends were present from Connecti- cut. Massachusetts and Rhode Island cities.
 Big Yield of Potatoes.
 As am,/,ur gardeners, Postmaster Thomas J. Sullivan and Charles H. Donnelly hold the record in Baltic as potato growers. Postmaster Sulli- van planted 1 1-2 bushels of seed and dug g bushels Of potatoes. DonnelIy dug 25 bushels of potatoes from one bushel of seed planted. Other anna teur gardeners in this section were fairly successful with their crops.
 Successful Mission Closes.
 The mission which was conducted speaking men of the parish closed on Sunday. The Mission Fathers thanked the men for their faithful at tendance at the early morning mass es and the evening sermons. The mis- sion was 8 success in every way and the missionaries left Baltic feeling that their efforts in conducting this mission had been repaid by the faith ful cooperation of the members of the parish.
 Wages Increased.
 The employees of the Shetucket wor- stdI Mills have been granted an in- crease of 10 per cent. in their wag- eS.
 Tobacco and Drink Prices Advance.
 In accordance with the new revenue war tax Baltic retail liquor dealers and tobacconists have raised the prices on beer, liquors, tobaccos cigars and cigarettes. The wet goods have taken quite jump in price. In- ventories of stock on hand have been
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
Autoa Meet Head On.

There was auto collision on the WiIdmantic- Hartford state road al the top of the so-called Flanders Hill near Hop River. The. accident took place about 5.30, when a Buick tour ing car owned and driven by Morris Silverman and Ford owned by D. A. Silverman. he was following another car and when Lyman turned out for the first car he turned back too soon and crashed irto the following car. No one was injured, but both cars garages.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
WILLIMANTIC

were taken to Brooklyn jail after the Monday session of the city court
 Sullivan is on probation and said that he took the whiskey on orders thirty days with the. suspended 30 days additional.
 Daley pleaded not guilty but the court thought different and fined hirn g and costs, amounting to $7.35 and Eas he could not pay, he left for a trip -''in the country"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
Arrest, on Theft Charqe.

Joseph Lamonte appeared before the police court Monday morning to an- SWer to a charge of theft entered against him by Michael Mazzala. The robbery occurred late Sunday evening at Mazzala's store at 947 Main street. The thief entered by the back dnoAt breaking one of the panes of glass How much he took is not known, as only cigars an1 cigarettes are missing. He was arrested Monday afternoon by Officer Hurley.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
Brief Mention.

Local people at Camp Devens. on Sunday, say that there were over B. 900 automobile parties at the camp.
 Another local man who is studying outside is breaking into college ath- leticS. He Is John Riley who is studying at Worcester Polytechnic In- stitute and he played left halfback in recent game. He was well known in high school sporting circles where he played on the baseball, basketball and football teams
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ders for large amounts.

Waterbury.-There are two pitifully young patients at St. Mary's hospital, one a baby boy of 17 months whose leg has been amputated as .he result of being run over by a freight train The other a little three year old girl is being treated for severe burns about the body. The little girl is improving every day, and there is at least hope for the tiny boy who has gained somewhat in strength.
 The brown creeper is tiny. long tail ed, rests its tail on the trunk; no white on back.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
SEVEN RE.ExAMiNED,
 FIVE PASS rEsTS
Only One Claims ExemPtion-Thoee
 Men Who Passed Monday.

Five of the seven men reexamined by the local exemption board at the town hall, Monday morning, passed the tests, one of. them claiming ex- emption. The men who passed are:r Daniel Duryea, Scotland k--. James J. Green, Hampton.
 George E. Cheney, Willimantic.
 Vivian J. Ide. Wiilimantic.
 William F. Kevlen of Hampton passed but claimed exemption. as he has d widowed mother to support.
 The two who failed to pass. being under weight were:
 Duncan McArthur, willimantic.
 Ernest B. Jacobs, Willimantic.
 Five men will be examined at Moo- sup Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
Corn Pain
 Stopped Quick

Corns Lift Right or With "Gets-It. !"
 Blessed relief from corn pains is simple as A B c with "Gets-It
 When you've been hmping around heart-drilling corn or bumpy caIlous, and everything you've tried has only
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
September MortaIity.

There were nineteen deaths in the town of Windham in September. Four of these were infants. less than one year old, while nine persons had pass cd the half century mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
SaIes Fall Of.

Whiskey is not selling as well as saloonkeepers thought it would under the new prices. One: of the men thought that a smaller glass for the same price would increase the sales
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
BALTIC.

Linen Shower For. Miss Mary Houle, Whose Marriage. Wit, Joseph oIa- due Took Plaee Mcrday-cloae of Successful Mission--sshetueke Mills Advance Wages.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
Want AutonobiIe for Rector.

A campaign is on in this city and Windham by people of St. PauIs Epis- copal parish to furnish their rector, Rev. Walter Borchert, with fiivver. The idea was started by Bishop Ache son. who spoke at the church Sunday morning
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
First Hunting Accident.

The first hunting accident of the season occurre1 Monday and the vic tim is an unknown man whos was brought into Dr. Owen O'NeiPs office with several shot in his left leg beyow the knee. He is supposed to have been hunting in Chaplin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
YANTIC

Potatoes to Be Harvested by Patent Disse-Maaaxines Donated to the SehooIs-Samuel Ander Recover ing, Following Surgical Operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16

If the necessary arrangements can be made Victorian soldiers abroad will vote at the forthcoming state elections.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16
Edward Morris Third in Race.

Tdward Morrison of this city, who drafted and is now at Camp Dew 1ns, took part in the athletic events on Boston Common. Saturday. Ned, as he is known in this-city, is swift runner, winning 8 medal at the Rock vile fair this autumn He took third place In the 1o0-yard dash, winning a wrist watch. His time was 1075, which Is fast for a grass track
 Taken to Jail.
 John Sullivan and Michael Daley
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16

turned over to the state internal rev. snue agents.
 HsArd and seen.s I MT. and Mrs: ePter varier. of Paw tucket. spent the week end with Mrs Variers, father, Louis St. Oon4e. : William H. B1tea4 was in Moosup on business Monday: :. Charles Garret has returned after spending a few days with. friends In Boston.
 -l Fred Collins has bought a new tour ing car.
 Hugh McCombs of Brookline, Mass, was a Baltic visitor Monday.
 Frank Corey is visiting friends In Hartford.
 Alex Deschampis has returned to Groton after spending few days with his parents on Church hill.
 George Roy is in Boston and Spring de1d, Mass, op business.
 Able to Leave Hospital.
 Louis St. .Onge, who recently re- ceived injuries to his leg while at work has been discharged from the Back us hospital, Norwich, and is daily improving at his home on Railroad av- enue.
 Tax Collector James McGuire has received word from his son. William, who enlisted In the U. S. Signal corps
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16

In accordance with the new revenue war tax Baltic retail liquor dealers and tobacconists have raised the prices on beer, liquors. tobaccos, cigars and cigarettes. The wet goods have taken quite jump in price. In ventories of stock on hand have been
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16

John Sullivan and Michael Daley
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-16

The employees of the Shetucket Wor- stdi Mills have been granted an in- crease of 10 per cent. in their wag- eS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
AUTO A NECESSITY.

The automobile is solving the transportation problem. Formerly classed as luxury, the motor pro- >pelled vehicle has become recognized as one of the needs of modern life. It permits business men to cover a wide field economically, and by hand ling short haul freight relieves the railroads Not many months will elapse before all Pine Bluff mercan- tile houses will be delivering their goods direct to purchasers turnout Southeast Arkansas by motor truck, and before many years all farmers will have realized the economy to be effected by the use of the automo- bile.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
"OUR FIGHTING MEN"
Brigadier General Lassiter.

Brigadier General William Lassitel now in London on service as military attache with the British forces and who has been named to head the new 'P1st field artillery brigade. is 50 years old and native of Virginia. After graduating from West Point in 1889 he was commissioned as a sec ond lieutenant with the Fourth ar tillery and his entire service since that time has been with the artillery arm. He went to the Second field ar tillery in 1914, shortly after receiv- ing colonelcy and appointment as military attache with the American embassy at London. He has seen considerable fighting on the western front. He was graduated from the artillery school in 1914 and served with the general staff from 1911 to 1913.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
ALL MUST GIVE.

American parents are giving their boys to fight the war of democracy against autocracy on foreign shores.
 That's right.
 American citizens as necessary step in the fight have oversubscribed the Liberty Loan.
 That's right
 Americans have generously given to that great agency of humanity, the Red Cross.
 Right again.
 Americans are preparing to stint themselves to feed the fighters, our own and our allies.
 There's no dissenting voice. Amer jeans, everywhere, whatever their or fgin, are cheerfully doing their bit
 Yet there are some curious cbQ- trasts that strike our notice. Eng land. it seems, is paying s9 barrel for flour that costs $17 barrel in this country. American flour, re- member. According to government investiga tors, American coal costs 91.43 at the mines-but do American conslrmers get it within telephonic distance of that price? One big pack ing firm is credited with twenty mil lions of profits in 1916. Bethlehem steel cleared twenty millions; Du- Pont Powder over eighty-two mil Mons: United States Steel eighty
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
NOTABLES BORN THIS DAY.

Yvonne de Treville, celebrated prima donna, born at Galveston, Tex as, 36 years ago today.
 Prof. Henry Jones Ford of Prince ton, who was President Wilson's bio grapher in the last campaign, born in Baltimore, 66 years ago today.
 Frank D. Scott, representative in congress of the Eleventh Michigan district, born at Alpena, Mich, 30 years ago today.
 Blanche Bates, one of the leading actresses of the American stage, born at Portland, Ore, A years ago today.
 James E. Maritime, late United States senator from New Jersey, born in New York city, 67 years ago today
 Richard Rudolph. pitcher of the Boston National league baseball team, born in New York city, 2S years ago today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
THREE BOYS HAD A
 STOLEN AUTOMOBILE

An automobile with a state license number 10756, reported to have been stolen in Little Rock, was pick ed up by the local police Thursday, when they arrested three Y hite boys, each 15 years of age, who brought it from Little Rock. The boys gave Little Rock as their homes. but would vouchsafe no further information.
 Chief of Police Stewart telephoned the authorities at Little Rock, and endeavored to have them placed in the juvenile cI1rt, but was advised to send them to Little Rock on half fare tickets. AS the money for the tickets was not available, the boys were held in the police station over night and released yesterday morn ing.
 Later in the day, the chief of police was notified that a Little Rock auto mobile 10756 had been stolen by three boys, who also, so it is reported, got away with s130. A negro trusty at the station reported that the boys had the money in their shoes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
FUND TO BUY YARN
 TO MAKE SWEATERS

A total of $32 has been contrib. uted to the Red Cross yarn fund, the money being needed for the purchase of yarn to knit sweaters. mufflers, wristlets and socks for the American soldiers who will he sent to the trenches during the winter months.
 The contributions were made to Mrs. Mildred Haizlip, chairman of the Red Cross sewing rooms, and who has stated that every contribu- tion whether large or small, will be most gratefully accepted.
 The contributors thus tar are as follows: Mrs. Jack Bernhardt, 8; Mrs, E. B. Bloom, S5; Mrs. E. O.. Mckenzie. $5; Mrs. T. s. James, $1; Mrs. T. M. Phillips, Altheimer, $o; Capt, Jeff Hicks, SIC; Mrs. Mildred Haizlip, $1.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
COMPLETE PLANS FOR ANNUAL GAME
 AT SHREVEPORT

Fayetteville, Aug 24.-Professor B. \, Wilson of the University of Ark ansas has returned from Shreveport. La.. where he had a conference With the secretary of the Louisiana state fair and with D. c. Stroud, director of athletics of the Louisiana state fair.
 At this conference final arrange ments were made for the playing Of the annual Arkansas-L foot ball game at Shreveport on Saturday, November 3. Provision was made for increasing the seating capacity and for reserving all the seats in the grand stand. h. previous ,yearss many of the spectators had been un- able to secure seats at the game.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
ALL AGREE COTTON MILL SHOULD BE BUILT.

Pine Bluff bankers and business men agree that a cotton textile fac tory should be erected and operated here. Those who have Investigated are confident such an enterprise would yield big returns to the stock holders, and prove of great benefit to the county and city.
 This being the case, why delay ac- tion? Why not get the enterprising men together, and let them form tae organization necessary to the con struction of the mill? Nothing is to be gained by procrastination.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

millions; Central Leather over if teen millions-and these are only a few instances.
 Nearly every great industry has made from three to one hundred times as much profit since the war as ever befOre
 The various war taxes are appar- ently designed to fall on the common people, and the common people aren't kicking at paying their share. But these huge, fat war-profits look like an immense potential source of rev enue which the government ought to tap.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
HERE'S OPPORTUNITY FOR LAND OWNERS.

The drouth in Texas has not only curtailed crops but nas killed grass, and thousands of cattle arc suffering.
 With the demand for meat constant ly increasing, it is little less than a calamity to permit this stock to starve or to be slaughtered prema- turely.
 Southeast Arkansas has hundreds of thousands of acres of idle land, and these would pasture stock for months.
 Wouldn't it be profitable to bring from Texas some of the beef cattle, and fatten them here?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

For Sale-Beautifu country home, g acres, four miles from Pine Bluff. 3-5 mile from pike, 300 fruit trees, 6 room bungalow house, good tenant house and out-buildings Will take first class automobile as part pay
 ment. For further information see L. K. Duncan, at s. R. Thomas Auto Co.,; telephone 1899. S23-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
FRANCO.AMERICAN TOILET
 ARTICLES.

1 beg to announce I am now carry ing complete line Of Franco-Amer' can toilet articles, and will give this line the attention it deserves. You are invited to call and inspect this line for it is the same price ana the same standard the United States over. Mrs. Nell Trotter, l405 Main street, phone 2O53.
 8-t9-6t
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HE WOULDN'T ADVERTISE

There was man in our town, And he was wondrous wise. He swore by all the dogs that be He would not advertise. At last one day he advertised. And thereby hangs tale. The Ad. was set in nonpareil And headed "Sheriff's Sale"
 Midway Clipper.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

Whats become of the vigilance committee formed several months ago to aid the officials in the sup pression of illegal liquor traffic, and other forms of vice?
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

Aren't girls in this town worth anything? Every effort seems to be exerted to save the boysf-only comparatively few of whom seem to want to be saved-but darn little has been done to save the girls from the wolves that walk like men.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

me daily output of the 12 British national projectile factories which nave. as yet, developed, would fill a tram one mile long composed of 400 trucks and requiring eight engines to pull it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

f x * ! < A Y One Hundred Years Ago Today. of the third anni-
 versary of the evacuation of
 Washington by the British. Seventy-fiye Years Ago Today. 1S42-Alfred Tennyson brought out "Locksley Hall'' and other
 poems.
 Fifty Years Ago Today. 1S67-Michael Faraday, one of the
 worlds greatest scientists died
 near London Born in Surrey,
 England, September 22, 1701. Twenty-Five Years Ago Today. 1S02-Cornerstone of the new cham
 Der of commerce laid at Rich
 mond, Va.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

One man has told The Graphic that he approved the papers attacks upon the conditions that Permit the operation of designation houses. Just one.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

Joseph A. Snyder, Al, was arrested 20 miles from Monroe, La., charged with killing his brother, N. H. Sny- der, 36, on houseboat in the Qua chita river, near Bosco.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

Joseph Levy, 20, of New York, was arrested as the man who has been fleecing business men by represent ing himself to be son of Secretary of the Navy Daniels
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25
BUILD NEW ROTNDHOUSE.

TeXarkana, Aug. 24.-The Texas & Pacific will erect new roundhouse of brick and concrete in the immedi- ate future, in the local yards at an aggregate cost of approximately s5O,- 900. wv
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One Year Ago Today in the War.

August 25, 1916.-Italians landed in Albania; Bulgarians annihilated Greek garrison at Starailt in sur prise attack; British captured ground on Longuevak road and French beat off attack south of Verdun.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

In spite of the absence of specific allusion to glass in the sacred writ lngs the Hebrews probably were aware of the invention. which, per haps dates back to the time of Jos eph, $500 years ago
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

Many firemen in the east are quit factories. More pay and safer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

! The ministry of the interior a
 Madrid announces that the Rio Tinto and Nerva miners who have been on strike have returned to work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-25

When American aviators fight in the air they're not "Cp in the air"
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When the attention of The Graphic is called to any mis-statement of facts, CT to any error concerning any man Q: thing. correction will cheerfu.iy be made. a1S
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