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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-23

On the right side of each bond there
will appear the vignette of Bartoldi S
statue of liberty in New York harbor:
on the left side the portrait of one of
the presidents. Engraving on the back
of the coupon bonds will show on the
right the vignctte Of the goddess of
freedom. from Crawford s figure on the
dome Of the United States Capitol, and
ON the left an ornamental panel with
an eagle in the center.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-06-23

Thomas A. Clark has been home from
Boston several days.
Mrs Grggs has mumps and little lbcn
James has German measles.
Mr. and Mrs w W Slate OF Spring
field are visiting their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Head.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. banks of East
hampton visited their daughter, Mrs, j. /,
Cummings, tins week.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Porter Caldwell and
son. Eugene. of Springfield, visited rela-
tiveS here on Tuesday.
Mrs. f. II Watson, who had been in
Springfield with Mr.. Watson several
months has returned to her home on
Warwick avenue for the summer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
MOOSUP
Visit to Camp Devens-Mesting of the Epworth Leaeue Circuit League at DanieIson Today-Brevities..


 Matthew Barr of the Naval Reserves is spending four days furloughs at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs. M Earr, on Church street.
 MT. and Mrs. Dupius, Dona and Ed gar F. Dupius motored Thursday to Putnam. Webster and Worcester, Vis- iting a short while in the Assumption college. Later in the day the party continued their trip to Aver, where they met a number of the local boys in training at Camp Devens. The boys in the camp are getting along finely. Louis Leheoux, among the Mcosup hoys, expects to arrive at his home here this (Saturday) afternoon.
 The Melrose club have made ar- engagements for a dance.
 Will Plan for Social.
 At a meeting of the. Athletic asso- citation of the Plainfield High school Friday the following committee was appointed to make arrangements for a social: Miss Salisbury, Miss Cong lin, Burby, Smith, Burke and Potter To all appearances the local woods will be hunted heavily this season.
 To Meet at DanieIson.
 The Epworth Circuit League meet ing will be held this (Saturday) eve ming at Danielson.
 MT. and Mrs. William Bcllavance, Mrs. Deforge and Mrs. Doyle motored to Providence Thursday in Mr. Bel lavance's car.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29

Improvements at Avery Memorial
 Completed Flag Presented Red r cross-camp Library Week Observ-
 ance.
 The improvements at Avery Memo rial where the bridge of the New Ha- ven road has ben raised to permit more space over the roadway and the tracks of the Groton and Stonington line. is very marked. The water has been drained away and the street made several feet wider; several dangerous curves have. been removed and the road made safe for automobile traffic. It has all been graded.
 A new bridge has been built on the New Haven road over Palmer Cove. Red Cross Flag.
 A new Red Cross flag has been giv- en the Noank branch by Miss Crar.S and Miss Shirress, guests here for the summer. It floated from the rooms on Thursday for the first time.
 Camp Library Week.
 Book week" is being observed here and good contributions are being madC contribute is to give donations ito the librarian, W. O. Rathbun.
 Mrs. Nellie Wilcox entertained the True Blue society Friday afternoon.
 The Sewing society of Charity chap ter, O. B. S.. will meet in Mason's tenn pie, Monday afternoon to sew for the Red Cross.
 Arrives From Nova Scotia.
 Mrs. A. G. Millett of Chester, N. s., has come here to spend the winter wit hher daughter Mrs. August John son.
 Personal and Social.
 Rev and Mrs. Albany Smith are en- of Turner's Falls, Mass. Mir. Smith has returned from sanford, Me.
 Miss Maud Fitch has returned from Fishers Island where. she spent the summer.
 Mrs. William Smith entertained the society of the Baptist church, Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Elmer Rathbun of Point Judith has been visiting relatives !n Broad street.
 Joseph Dpwsett has returned to Fishers Island after short visit here.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas have returned to their home in Wallaston, Mass, after visit to MT. and Mrs. MT. and Mrs. George Macsowan have returned to Montville after a visit here.
 William Ward of Moodus is here for a shoe time at the home of F. E. Bar
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Patterson will move today (Saturday0 from Main street to Cedar street.
 Miss Grace F1tzpatr1ck mas return ed from a visit in New York.
 EleanDr and Janet Specht are at- tending the business college in New 
 Miss Elsie Porter is at school in Troy, N. Y.
 Mrs Abbie Anderson of Jersey City is the guest of her mother. Mrs. Sarah Palmer. .\ MT. and Mrs. Chester Fish of Brook yn have been visiting here. Doris Douglass is attending the school in New London. F. Howard Hunter of Bridgeport Is here for the week end MT. and Mrs. Everett Fitch have closed their home at West View and to New Haven. |
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
WILLIMANTIC

ham. >
 Woodward P. Phillips, Plainneld. Richard J. Legraw, Abingdon. Harry D. Bozonesse, Moosup. Earl B. Davis, North Winrham. Richard A. Doyle, PIainfe]d. Adona B. Dupius, Moosup. Milton w. Lincoln, Willimantic. George c. L.. Hammond. Williman- tic.
 Charles T. Began, Willimantic. Charles F. Mitchell, Central Vi1- lage.
 Arthur w. Swanson, Willimantic. Frank Marschat, Willimanttc, Frederick s. Hopkins, Plainfie1d. Robert O. Coulburn, Chaplin. Eugene JIemire, Willimantic. OvilIa N. Chalifoux, Willimantic. Henry J. ALard, Moosup. Ernest l.. DeForge, Moosup. Arthur Ansine, Pomfret Center. Frederick K. Manley. Wilimantic. Joseph Gervais. Wauregan. Marsalisi Luciano, Willimantfc. Phillip Gagnon, Moosup. William Sugar, Willimantic. Clarence B. Babcock, P1ainf,eld. Joseph A. Messier, Moosup. Merrill c. Smith, Brooklyn. Walter F. Eaton, Pomfret Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29

forward in the night, unlimbeFss and lets loose some thousands of gas shells, and retires before dawn. It Is no longer war and borders close on mur- that enters the battle Is to play itself out as soon as possible In order Co be withdrawn.
 During the night lay with another man in a concrete dug-out full or wa ter to be out of the way. It Ia the first time I ever shirked duty, but it is mere stupidity to be too conscian- tious in such matters. Many Of the comISany have cleared out or have new CT come into line at all. The only sergeant left Is the company has re- ported sick Everybody does his ut most to get out of the way and quite right, too. Life is precious. Ratlons will last till tomorrow morning. When there Is nothing left to eat shall so hack on my own responsibility. That's flat
 The spirit of the writer of these six letters may not fairly represent the whole German army, but we may be sure 1t represents q good deal more than themselves, If any evidence was needed that the lack of moral was would be. supplied by a recently cap tured regimental order, which reads aH follows:
 From reports received from the front line and support battaliona learn that a large number of men, some pleading sickness, are leaving their posts without orders. This is espec- ially the case in the support batal- lions, although they have little to fear from artillery fire as compared with the front line battallons. This causes a dangerous weakening of fighting strength. and Is great disadvantage to the fighting troops. All command CTS, especially those of batailions and companies. must do their utmost to keep up the moral of their troops and mtaintain discipline. --.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29

Theopi1e Hole, Willimantic. Anthony Pratt, Wauregan.
 Octave l.. Couture, Moosup. Walter Daviney, Brooklyn.
 Louis J. Champaigne, Moosup. ~ Homer M, Harrington, Willimantic. John F. Taylor, Pomfret.
 Thomas B. Stabisland, Hampton. Julius Nowisislski, Willimantic. Joseph Ricquor, Willimantic. Geocge B, Congdon, Willimantic. Charles Hart, Willimantic. Fred Brethiime, Brooklyn. George w. Davies, Sterling. Angelo P. Lanave, Sterling.
 Four Exempted. Notice was received from Hartford, Friday morning that four more exemp- tions were granted by them as fol- lows:
 George Lazarus, South Windham. wife and child.
 William P. Gafney, Wauregan, de- pendent mother.
 George c. Dawley, Platnfield, wife. Gabriel c. Lamire, Wauregan, wife.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Letters Found on Priseners.

With each new batchs of prisoners we take we get the same volume of letters written, but still unposted and carried on their persons. as tell as diaries and similar documents. I do not often quote from these lest we should seem to attach too great inn portance to the failings of men, who, after all, may be only the weddings of their units. says the correspondent of the London Times. None the less, these dreadful heart-wrung utterances have their significance. Here are some sample extracts:
 Since that I have been in the trenches near Ypres, where the ofen- sive is now taking place. Drum fire has shot everything to pieces. There is almost nothing more of the trenches to be seen. Up to now have escap- ed with my life, but we have had great losses, half my company being killed or wounded, It is a terrible life, which will soon become unbeara ble. He is best who gets a bullet and does not need to knock around any longer. The Englishman blows everything to bits that he can see, and bombards all the ground up to 10 or -15 kilometres (about to 9 1-2 miles) behind the front line.
 We are now in the front line, which Is better than the third line, because wo do not get so much artillery Ire here, but it is scarcely endurable. Nothing but the smell of corpses, and here and there one can see arms and legs and whole corpses, We sit here in shell-holes and listen to the shells going over our heads, and expect ev- cry minute either death or attack.
 I went yesterday with a ration par ty, but for the last time. I won't go again. They can do what they like with me. It is no longer human. The beasts are better off The officers don't notice it. They have enough to eat and drink. No wonder so many of the Bavarians deserted at ArrAs.
 The situation is melancholy Our company have suffered heavy losses during the one day we have been here. We a:e in support trench few hundred metres behind the front line. The English shell the entire area necessarily with the heaviest guns, and the ground is one mass of she'll holes, some large enough to build houses in. Tomorrow night we go into the front line. which is battered to pieces and consists merely of she'll holes. Death lies in wait for us like a fox for its prey.
 Men of all arms say that the bat tie here is worse than the battle of Arras. Our artillery is scarcely able to fire a round. Matters have come to such pass that our artillery moves
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
with Rev. Robert c. Moore. At the Methodist parsonage.

with Rev. Robert q. Moore. at the Methodist parsonage.~ Ellison Smith Is conhned to hts home with an attack of muscular rheumatism. --.----e-f The Home Guard will hold a dance for the benefit of tho local boys in the U. 8, service.
 Judge Frank H. Toss left Friday for a short visit with Major H. s. Hetrick. of Camp Mills, l.. I.
 Misses Lena Loomis and Marjorie Beebe left Friday evening for New London to attend the pagent to be (beld there. Sunday afternoon.
 The subject spf the Christian Sci- ence service at the Y. M. c. A. Sunday morning at 10.45 is Reality. A Testi- monial meeting will be held Wednes- day evening at 7.45.
 The case of Harry Butler, charged in the police court with violation of the traffic laws was continued until Monday morning, on the request of Prosecuting Attorney Samuel Har- VeY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
PLAINF'IELD
H. 8. Athletic Association Social Com nittes Eieeted-Forty Hours Devo- ton to Open Sunday.

tion to Open Sunday.
 The Athletic Association of Plain field High school held a meeting Fri day.
 President Andrew Smith presided. Over forty students are new enrolled i nthe association A social commit tee made up of Misses Nellie Cough lin and Dorothy Salisbury, Harold Burke, Lawrence Burby and Harry Potter were elected for the present school year.
 Personals. 1, Mrs. Paul Peltier and sin Richard have returned after spending a week with Natick relatives.
 Mrs. Arthur Mathien and daughter, Beatrice have returned after spending short vacation with relatives in Woonsocket, R. l.
 Miss Christian Milley is spending the weekend at her home in Taft vile.
 Miss Helen Moran is spending the week end at her home in Wi,limantic Mrs. Carrit Provost of Leominister Mass, and Miss Sarah Provost of Paw tucket. R. l.. are spending a few days with Mrs. James Burby.
 Forty Hours' Devotion. The Forty Hours Devotion begins Sunday in St. Johns church, Plain field.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
STONINGTON
Ship Construction Company An. nounces Two Weeks Shut down High School to Play Norwich Free Academy Today.

Just as the borough was enjoying the benefit that came from a lively shipbuilding industry, along comes the report that the big plant of the Ship Construction and Trading company, is to shut down for a period of two weeks. No statement is forthcoming from the management, and the peo- ple of the borough sincerely hope that the shut down will not be heightened. There seems to be plenty of work laid out for a large force of men for a long period, as the keel has been laid for a vessel. and there Is much re- modelling and repair work in sight Several carloads of timber and lum- her are on the tracks unloaded It is said that a scarcity of ready money is the cause for the shutdown. More than fifty of the workmen were dis charged, Friday.
 Stonington Pointers.
 Matthew Gilmore did a good turn for tRe horses Thursday when he gave the drinking fountains a thorough cleansing.
 All is in readiness for the election Monday, the chief contests are for se- lectmen and the license question. Each side Is confident of winning
 Miss Thelma Hinckley, teacher in the borough school. is off duty on ac- count of illness, and Miss Marie Cof- fey is substituting.
 A football game is booked for Stan ton park. this (Saturday) afternoon between teams of the Stonington High school and Norwich Free Academy
 Mrs. John Modress and family have moved to busy Bridgeport
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29

Every Meriden recruit who has gone to Aver as we'll as those who went to Fort Ethan Allen, are loud in their praise for the Y. M. c. A. work, the appeal that it makes and the joy that they take in the writing tents the en- tertainment provided, the refreshment furnished and the splendid all around welcome extended. So 1t is abroad and wherever the American soldier sees the triangle and the circle h@ knows that he has a place awaiting for him where he will be warmly re- ceiVed.
 The association Is going to have a bigger hold than ever on the youth Of this country when the war is over, be- cause 1t has risen so. splendtdly and completely and promptly to the great occasion and because it has fixed itself absolutely and forever in the hearts of every soldier-Meriden Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
Wanted-Miss Edna Burt, Joseph Ma
 lone.

The local police have been request ed to find two persons, neither of whom is wanted on any charge. Miss Edna Burt is wanted by her mother, who thinks that she has eloped with Ar thur Johnson as they were going around together and both have drawn their pay at the American Thread company and disappeared.
 = Joseph Malone is wanted in Moosup, as his brother John is dangerously i'll at that place and the proprietor of the boarding house where he is i'll desires that his brother be notified of his condition. His address is given as TYP Main street but there is such number,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29

Children's Petticoats, striped and scalloped edge, also plain white, soc.
 Dr. Denten's Sleeping Garments for children, age months to years, COG and up to s1.20 according to sizes.
 Knitted Petticoats, in solid gray or fancy striped effect for women and children, 55c. 59c, 79c and $1.25.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29

At the town election next Monday the democrats are positive of another victory while the republicans are con- f'dent that it will be closely con tested election. The republicans have nominated John c. Stevens for first selectman and Frank Clocher for sec ond selectman on the ticket. Ray mond J. Jodoin and Arthur Roy. Sr., lhre the democratic nominees fer the office of selectmen. Messrs. Jodoin and Roy have been successfully elected on the democratic ticket for number of |years.
 Friday one of Sprague's oldest elec- tors said that both factions would have to get busy On election day as bit ter contest is being waged.
 The republicans have placed the name of James Mcclure. ST, for tax collector. As Mr. Mcclure has been elected on the democratic ticket for a number of years, being on both tick cts this year his election is of course an accomplished fact.
 Town Clerk Arthur P. Cote has, al go been placed on both tickets fog town clerk and treasurer. MT. Cote has ably filled the office of town clerk and treasurer and has been m ardent workr in the republican party for the past 16 years
 The license question in Sprague will not be balloted upon this year and Baltic will remain in the wet column for another year.
 MucT interest IS De1nE taken Dy IIle young men who Skvere recently made voters, and who will cast their first ballot Monday. A number of these young men have not registered as to party preference and this is causing many here to ask which way the po- litical tide will turn"
 A number of Sprague voters have been called In the draft and have left town. Others enlisted in Norwich military companies, but the number of new voters made will make up the number of votes of those who will be absent on election day.
 Awaiting the Call.
 William McGuire of Hartford is spending few days with his father, Tax Collector James McGuire. MT. McGuire enlisted in the U. s. Signal Corps at New York. and is awaiting
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
THE CHILDREN'S SECTION

Infants Bonnets, in silk, corduroy, knitted or crochet with pretty touches of colored ribbons, priced at 69c, 79c, $1.00, SIPS and $1.50.
 Baby Toques, in white and blue, white and pink, peach and blue, peach and white and solid colors. 2sc to s1.25.
 Childrens Bath Robes, figured or Indian designs. age to A. years. $1 3s to $2.50.
 Baby Knitted Outfts.e consisting of Sweaters. Drawer Leggins, Cape. and Mittens, in solid rose. brown. red, white and Copenhagen, $2.4s to s55o.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29

Baby Sweaters, in plain or color combinations, s1.S9 to s3.9s.
 Infants Knitted Sacques, white with pink, white with blue or solid coIors, Trimmed with fancy ribbons, 5sc to b1-se.
 Baby Dresses. of fine nainsook, trim ned with groups of. pin tucks and touches of delicate embroidery on foke finished with lace and Hamburg md scalloped edge, age 6 months to years, 79c to s2.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
w. c. T.U. MEDAL CONTEST.
Miss Mildred Johnson Awarded Prize for Speech on Uncle Sam and the Saloon Keeper"

The gold medal contest given by ! the W. c. T. U. at their rooms on | Valley street, was well attended and all of the young speakers certainly | work which they have done to pre- pare for the contest. The winner was ] Miss Mildred Johnson, who spoke on 1 Uncle Sam and the Saloon Keeper" The program, which lasted about an | hour was as follows: Song-By Legion, Contest Welcome Song. l Scripture Lesson and Prayer-Mrs. | Lucy J. Fields, of Norwich. ! Song-The Home Guard, by Legion Exercise-When I'm Man, by six 1 boys: An Up-to-Date Patriot, by Mildred Johnson and Floyd Davis. Write it Everywhere. Alma Bates 2-The Drunkard's Home, Floy1 | Davis.
 | Song-Saloons Must Go, by Legion 3-Two Boys and a Cigarette, Lil- | Han Patnode.
 +What Men Have Not Fought For. Leo Patnode.
 5-Uncle Same and the Saloon Keeper, Mildred Johnson.
 Class in Prohibition Geography, ! Marjorie House, teacher 6IYoG Conquer Me, I'll Conquer 7Tn Take What Father Takes, Merit Carpenter. Collection. Betsy Tries Conversation, Miss Mary Martin. The Tramp, Mrs. J. M Gager Temperance Story, by Scout Allen Rose (prize story in a contest at the Congregational Sunday school con- test.)
 Award of medal, by Prof Raymond Parker, of Windham High School
 America, by all
 The judges were Raymon Parker. chairman; Mrs. Vernon W. Cooke and Mrs. Lucy Stone.
 The collection is for patriotic work as the money is used to support French war orphan. So far fifteen dollars has been raised for that pur- pose.
 Gossip and Chat. Frank Curry of Scotland was a vis- itor in this city, Friday.
 Lieutenant pr. Charles Jenkins left for New York, Friday under sealed or ders.
 F. H. Preshrey of Springfield has returned home after two days visit
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-29
COLCHESTER
Funeral of Miss Anna Johnson-The Grange Fair Largely Attended and Successful n Every Way.

The funeral or Miss Anna Johnson was held at St. Andrews church on Friday morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. F'a- ther Otto Baumeister officiating at the requiem mass. The bearers were mem hers of the High school. There were beautiful flowers. Burial was in St.
 Mrs. William Bigelow and daughter, Miss Mabel, of New London, are the guests at Lemuel Clark's on Broad way. ,
 Clayton Barton of East Hampton was in town Thursday.
 Infants Funeral.
 The funeral of Elizabeth chappell. infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gris- wold Chappell of Bristol. Conn.,. for merly of this place was held Thurs iaI was in Linwood cemetery.
 Mrs: James Tynan of Naugatuck, . former resident of this place, Is vis- iting friends in town.
 Taken to Backus Hospital. : Miss Lucy Wilcox. who has been ill for the past two weeks. was taken to the Backus hospital, Norwich. Thurs day afternoon. The hospital ambu- lance came up for the patient.
 Grange Fair a Success.
 A large crowd attended Colchester Grange fair Thursday in the hall and on the grounds. The exhibits this year were large and of great va and excellent. There was a good eX hibit of poultry and pets. Lyn1an's band of Columbia furnished music throughout the day. Dinner was serv- ed in the dining hall at noon. The Red Cross society had an exhibit. Mrs. C. E. Staples. Mrs. Plumb and Mrs. Frank H, Browning had large eXhib- it's of canned goods.
 The fair this year was great suc- cess, the committee worked hard to bring about this result.