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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
TOWN VoIESs S5, 900 FOR HIGHWAYS
Will Secure Additional 900 From State Fund Established by Lessature-Tax Cannot be Laid
 Until Next March-Big Attendance Town Meeting.

At the adjourned annual town meet. ing held at the town hall on .Mon- day evening an appropriation of $5.000 was made for highway improvement in the town. This appropriation was voted in order that the town might secure its share of the highway fund established by the legislature recently. By making the appropriation the town will receive $15,0 900 from the state, this making total of $20.00o available for highway improvement to be carried out under the direction of the state. The estimated expenses of the town were approved as submitted by the selectmen, the school estimates were also approved without change and the meeting made appropriations for the Otis Library and for the tuition of N. F. A. pupils residing in the town.
 Judge Petite Chairman.
 The meeting was called to order at eight o'clock by First Selectman Cas- per K Bailey and Hon. Henry H. Pet tis was chosen chairman. After Town Clerk Charles s. Holbrook mad read the call for,- the meeting, the annual reports of the selectmen, thes town treasurer, the sinking fund commits sion, the health officer and the town school committee, and the annual re- port of the trustees of the Otis Li- brary were all approved.
 Approved as Submitted.
 The estimates submitted by the se- lectmen were then taken up separate ly and approved without change. The are as follows:-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

The -thrasiler is very rufous has a long tail, is spotted on he>throat, sings like mocktng bird.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
Acting Superintendent Everett Re-

Hct1ng SuPerIntendent Everett Re-
 signs.
 After having been connected with the Norwich State Hospital for the past three years Dr. Edward A. Ever ett left Monday for his home in New York city. Dr. Everett for the past. two months has been acting superin- tendent of the instikution
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
U,5 D
 School Estimates Approved.
Salaries of Town Officers.

The salaries of the town officers were fixed as foilows:-F'irst Select man, s2. 100: Second and Third Select men s200. Town Clerk s200: Town Treasurer $1.000; Each Assessor s1,00o; Tax Collector, one per cent of the tax collected
 It was also voted that the town pay for the writing of the abstract and transfer book this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

Soldiers at Fort TotteR subscribed S20.00e to the new Liberty loan.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

Nova Scotia reports the sale of q carload of 14,s06 pounds of washed wool on an American account at 95 cents a pound, which constitutes a record for the district.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
The Square Deal.

This is no time for either proftcer. ing or striking. The welfare of Amer ica demands a square deal through out the country.-Savannah News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
DIED.

DIED. BENT-Suddenly, Oct. 8, 1917, Martin F. Bent of this city, aged S2 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09
REPESTA TgOM

- A MANS BEST ASSET IS Rle REPUTATION. WE VALUE OUR REPUTATION ABOVE MONEY. WE BELIEVE THAT THE ONLY LE- GITIMATE WAY TO BUILD UP 4 REPUTATION IS TO PRODUCE THE VERY BEST BREAD THAT CAN BE MADE. GIVE US A TRIAL AND YOU WILL SEE THAT WE ARE MAKING GOOD.
 . ANDREWS BAKERY
 SUMMIT STREET
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

Having paid a quarterly visit to the Haddam Neck and Ncodus Metho- dist churches Sunday. the district su- perintendent, Rev. C. G. Scrivener, of Norwich, held conference at the Willimantic Methodist church Mon day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-09

Miss Mary F. Sheehan, 43, died on Sunday at her home, 19S Connecticut avenue, New London She was ore of five surviving children of the late Michael and Mary Sheehan. Burial will be at Willimantic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24
Editors Letter Box
Another Suggestion.

Editor Kennebec Journal:
1t is an old and familiar saying, that
"all is fair in love and war;" and the
Germans are evidently trying to prove
the truth of the last part of this say
ing. There are thousands of German
prisoners in England and France who
have to be fed in some way; and be-
'lieve Mr.. f. c. " Carll's suggestion,
"why not bring those prisoners over
here to feed and save freight" may be
all right, but we don't want them in
this country, for we have no use for
them.
Probably those Germans can be fed
as CLEARLY on the water as on land,
and a better suggestion would be this:
Put quite a number of these prisoners
and not privates, but those who were
officers. and the higher their rank the
better-on every steamer leaving
either England or France for the
United States. Keep them so that
they cannot do any damage to the ship
or crew, and when nearing port and
while there keep them so as to know
they cannot leave the ship or COM
municate with any one, and send them
back on the return trip; and notify
Germany officially that these men are
on board, and if the vessel is sunk,
they will sink with it.
This would be harsh treatment, but
no worse than the indignities in
fiicted on the Belgiums, or sinking
ships of neutral nations without warn
ing, actually numbering men, women
and innocent children, even firing on
u -:.>l-s
making no effort to save their lives.
H
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24
NATIONAL
PROHIBITION
WAR MEASURE
Country To Be Made
Dry If Way Can Be
Found to Accomplish
It.

Washington. April 22-n a legal
way can be found to accomplish it
and many authorities regard this as
certain---this nation is likely to be
made dry for the duration Of the war
A movement to effect this. is already
gaining Roadway here, not only
among legislators, but also in the
cabinet itself and the council OF ma
tional defence.
Coincident with the news that the
anti saloon forces Of the country had
started in every state tremendous
drive to obtain prohibition from Con-
gress as a war measure, it became
known Thursday that the general
medical board of the council of ma
tional defence had informally dis
cussed the matter and was virtually
unanimous in favor of the country go
ing dry In order that its efficiency
might be increased in this time of
stress, and all its energies and re-
sources, mental, moral and material,
the better conserved.
This medical board is made up Of
thirty-two Of the leading physicians
and surgeons OF the country, headed
by DR.. Franklin Martin. who is a
member OF the advisory commission
Of the council Of national defence.
The board has taken no formal ac-
ton as yet. but its opinion on this
important question has been made
known to the members of the council
Of national defence. and the matter is
receiving serious consideration from
the five cabinent members who com.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

pose that body. Many of them, it is
understood, thoroughly indorse the
views of the medical men and are
now looking about for some way by
which national prohibition can be OBJ
tanned speedily and effectively in lieu
of the cumbersome method of con-
stitutional amendment
The two chief reasons at present be-
ing urged why the country should go
dry are, first, the general degenerating
effect of alcohol on the manhood of the
country, whose energy is about to be
Questioned to the fullest for pur-
poses of this war, and, second, the
enormous consumption of food ma
terial represented in the production
food shortage.
This has been estimated to amount
to 600,0o0,000 bushels of grain year,
enough to feed 100000 men. This
statment, however, is denied by the
liquor interests, who, in statement
just issued, have declared that only
about l per cent of the grain produc-
ton of the country is used for this
purpose.
The legal impeachment In the way of
stopping the liquor traffic during the
war Is the Constitution. The ways sug-
gested for accomplishing this moral
and economic measure are:
Passage of a general law by Con-
gress prohibiting the manufacture and
| sale of liquid during the war as war
measure pure and simple. on the the
| DRY that in time of war even the Con-
| Stitution cannot prevent the country
from protecting itself"
Adoption of national prohibition by
| legislation in the form of food con-
| servation measure which would pro-
hibit the use during the war of grain
and all food materials for the brewing
and distilling of alcoholic beverages.
| A declaration by the President of
MARTIAL law throughout the country
and a sweeping executive order by
him under his constitutional powers
putting into effect national prohibi-
ton during its duration.
| This latter step is considered un-
likely unless it shall be decided that
national prohibition, if deemed neces-
sary for the country's interest can
not be obtained through legislation.
| Petitions for national prohibition
law, either by itself or as an amend
ment to one of the special war meas
ures, are pouring in upon Legislators
from every part of the country. These
petitions are making a deep impress
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

they own and, il human souls are
worth one dollar each. many millions
more.
If the liquor interests, as they
gloatingly advertise, have paid the
government "over six billion dollars in
taxes" what must have been the
magnitude Of the business, and the
revenue derived from, this traffic that
has given no compensation other than
misery and dishonor to it's patrons?
II these interests are paying 81,
900, 900 a day in taxes to the govern
ment, do we need any further Illus
tration of the economic necessity OF
instantly hating the drain on national
efficiency by a business that is
wholly waste?
Aside from the moral consideration,
the arguments Of the liquor interests
prove the economic need Of their re-
moval from the path Of the nations
progress.
They see the end and they are des-
perate. Their only hope today lies In
swindling more millions in "compen-
sation" out of the easy marks" that
have contributed billions in dollars and
millions Of souls to the liquor traffic.
Let US not prolong the agony but
turn the booze mills into productive
business channels. Like slavery, lot
terry and Prussianism, the rum trust
has had it's day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

A wide extension Of the credit facil-
tiles at the disposal of the British farm
er is part of the British governments
scheme for encouraging home grown
crops. The Board of Agriculture has
made arrangements with the principal
country bankers to make advances to
farmers recommended by the official
committees at per cent per year for a
period not exceeding nine months, to
enable farmers to obtain seeds, fertiliz-
ers, and implements. The banks will
not actually lend the farmer cash, but
will endorse the invoices Of the goods
ordered by the applicants, the trans
action being practically in the form Of a
promisory note.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

Concerning agricultural patriotism
and backache Pats and Knocks Owen
says:
You can't tell us anything about it.
We spaded up a 40 by 40 lot Friday and
Saturday"
We don't care to hire Pats for several
days, now-give him chance to get his
courage up again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

CANTON AUGUSTA, nc. 9, p. M.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday at
8 clock.
JOHN W. CANFIELD, Capt
G. ELWOOD RICH. Clerk,
DIFF Hallowell.
JEPHTHA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 5,
Meetings at 7.30 o'clock every second and
fourth Tuesday. Tuesday, April "A, Royal
Purple degree.
J. w. TRASK. C. p
C. E. STEWART, Scribe.
CALANTHE LODGE, NO. So, X. p.
Regular convention Wednesday evenings.
Meeting commences at 8. P. NJ
ROY K. SMALL, C. C.
G. E. FRYE. K. or r. and S.
mo-tu-wed,tf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

Rev. Arthur Tarbell, a member Of
the junior class at Bates college, has
been called to the pastorate of the
Free Baptist church at Lisbon Falls,
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Rev. E. r. Pitts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24
DAILY KENNEBEC JOURNAL. TUESDAY, APRIL "a, 1917

sion on many who have not allied
themselves with the dry forces.
A speaking campaign has been
started to carry on the agitation and
bring pressure to bear upon the con-
gressmen. The prohibition forces, po-
tent enough in the last Congress TO
obtain the Reed amendment, are pre-
pairing to push legislation OF this
character. They are now counting on
at least the moral support of the exc
cutive branch of the government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

0OV, or ABOUT $1o,VVe less tudu sue Soal
two years ago. It Is understood she
will be used in the coast patrol ser
vice.
Hon. B. F. Colcord of Searsport, of
the State committee on public safety
from Waldo county has arranged to
plant a garden of "a acres, Of which
seven will be planted to potatoes, four
to wheat two to corn, four to barley,
two to beans, and the rest to garden
truck, including cucumbers, lettuce
and all kinds of vegetables. He ex-
poets to make the garden the show
place of the region and will employ
several men to take care of 1t. AS the
land is highly productive big crop is
expected.
The young women of the First Bap-
fist church of Rockland recently met
and formed themselves into the Dirigo
Rifle club. Immediate drill practice
has been started directed by Capt.
Charles c. Tibbetts, Spanish war
veteran.
Lubec Grange, the second largest in
the State of Maine, has offered liberal
cash prizes for boys making the best
showing in raising farm products and
will provide speakers and instructors.
Master C.. L. Pike of Lubec Grange
adds to the first prize blooded Hol-
stein calf worth $50. 1t is expected
that more than so boys will compete.
An anonymous gift of $4,000 has
been received by VIM church, the
St. Thomas Episcopal. The income of
the gift will be used for repairs and the
upkeep of the church. 1t is expected
that this gift, with other funds avail
able will be sufficient to support a
permanent rector. The church is now
under the charge of Rev. A. E. Scott,
rector at Brownville Junction.
The Waldo county committee on pub
lie safety has taken the initiative in
the project to petition the governor to
call vacation in the public schools of
| Maine from May l to May 10, to give
the pupils an opportunity to plant gar
| dens and without loss of scholarship
standing 1t will also advocate open
| ing the school year in October instead
| of September to make the pupils avail
able for harvest workers. The day
| light saving plan is also favored.
| Mostly from Aroostook county and
Northern Maine, 81 young men enlisted
at the Bangor navy and army office.
| They all left on the morning of April
| q for Boston. This squad was made
| up. the recruiting officers say, of the
| finest stock that has yet left Maine
nearly all being well seasoned with
| outdoor work and all showing good
spirit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

A Warning-to feel tired before ex-
ertion is not laziness-it's sign that the
system lacks vitality and needs the tonic
effect Of Hoods Sarsapar1lla. SuHefer5
feeling by beginning to take Hoods Sar-
saparilla today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24
The World War a Year AGO
Today-Aprii ~.

British expelled the civil popula-
ton from Kut-el-Amara to con-
serve the food for troops.
A revolution in Dublin, led BY
armed members Of the Sinn Fem
society. The mob seized Stephens
Green, the postot1ce and other
buildings.
Two Years Ago Today.
Austrians captured Ostry noun
tain In the Beskid range Of tho
Carpathians, commanding rail-
ways north.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24
Maine Gossip
To Our FIau.

Dear flag, our countrys flag, we love to
see
The stars and stripes thy dauntless
pride display,
Defying every angry wind that may
Attempt to harm thy nations liberty;
In stormy war. the soldier looks at thee
And fearlessly his leaders words obey.
His heart with martial spirit thrills
each day
Though 1,,. fierce re- and wild the battles rage
When wounded, bleeding, helplessly he
lies,
This prayer he breathes ere his brave
soul takes flight:
80 Lord, protect and bless the heroes
For nations honor leave their dearest
ties;
Defend in battles dark. tempestuous. night
and blue
Olive Moulton. Randolph
Rev. Arthur Tarbell, a member Of
the junior class at Bates. college, has
been called to the pastorate of the
Free Baptist church at Lisbon Falls,
to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of Rev. E. T. Pitts.
The first sardines of the season were
packed, April 81, at Lubec, from a
catch of one and one-half hogshead or
Is barrels brought in the same day
from Back Bay, Deer Island. For this
lot s3S was paid the fishermen and
will pack about $500 cans. Added to
the cost of the raw material, the can
OIL labor and other expenses. will
make this lot cost ready for market
about 1925 a case at the cannery, a
cost figure nearly a record.
Fourteen large patrol boats, six of
which have become Government prop
erty, are being put into service on the
Maine coast this week, according to
William T. White of Portland, chair
man of naval affairs for the Maine
Public Safety Committee. There has
just been added to this committee
Lewis Herzog. a wealthy New Yorker,
who has summer estate at North
Haven and who is making a personal
canvass among other wealthy summer
resort people. This canvass, so Chair
man White announces has already re-
suited in the giving for patrol services
of the steam yacht Hobo. owned by J.
S. Melcher Of New York and Aswasind,
owned by William H. Grant of Phila-
delphia.
Orono citizens have formed a public
safety committee. The committee is
composed of many of the public spirit
ed men Of the town. including the min
listers. doctors, lawyers and others.
The cabin cruiser. Akabar of the
motor fleet of G. w. c. Drexel Of
Philadelphia, in winter quarters at the
Drexel summer place at North isles
boro, was launched April Fl, and will
be turned over to the federal govern
ment at once. a captain and engineer
having been sent to Isleboro to take
her. She is 70 feet long, II feet beam,
develops $40 horse power and can show
better than rs knots. The govern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

ment purchase price is said to be $685.
900, or about $4,000 less than she cost
two years ago. It is understood she
will be used in the coast patrol ser
vice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

Orono citizens have formed a public
safety committee. The committee is
composed of many of the public spirit
ed men of the town. including the min
listers. doctors, lawyers and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24
Children Cry
FOR FLETcHER'S
G. STO RIA
Augusta Lodge Directory

AUGUSTA LODGE, No. 14l, F. & A M
Special communication in Masonic Tenn
pie at It's P. NJ. Tuesday, April "a. Work
In NJ. NJ. degree. Refreshments. All So
journing brethren cordially invited to
attend.
ALFRED c. TURNER, W. NJ.
ALBERT NJ. PINGREE, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-04-24

BETHLEHEM LODGE, No. IS. F.&A. M
Special communication Monday, April q.
Work in e. A. degree. All sojourning
brothers are cordially invited to attend.
CLAUDE c. COLE. w. M.
PEARLE E. FULLER, Sec.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-01
Aeroplane Descends From
Height of $500 Feet and
A6ghts Near Chickasha

This morning at 1i.io an army aera.
plane earouie from Oklahoma City to
~ base at Fort sii. was forced to de-
scend about three and q hair miles
southwest Of chickasaa The machine
was being piioted by Lieutenant Blair
With Lieutenant Ralph in the observ-
ess seat
Lieutenant Ralph stated that The en-
gihe became oyerheated because u a
shortage of 81. thus forcing a descent
The landing was made fl a cotton
feid causing several pickers ID take
io the tan timber when IT appeared
that the machine would run them
Gown The birdmen came to a stop
however fully io0 Yards from where
ihc pickers we're 81 work when the
descent started the machine was fly
ing az an aiiitude OF $500 feet il re-
CURED about an hour and % minutes
~ inn from Oklahoma City 70 Chicka-
Aa while on the irip from Fort SIT
p Oklahoma City. completed saiur-
day. ihc cUiire trip was made n q lit
'lv uore thsn io0 minutes The ma
fhpe today was forced 70 aF against
a strong wind THAI greatly retarded
its progress On the trip TO Okiaho-
mf City Saturday. Lieutenant Ralph
li9ted this aircraft over Chickasha
Win Tie main fleet seen about 10
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-01

rfaoek and # was be who descended
At Tuttle He completed tho trip. how
scr after a short stop
When seen shortly after their DE-
the birdmen stated ihat they
anticipated no trouble in getting uu-
De- ay again when they had taken
- end water
Commenting % the duties q the
Observer ou such a flight as the ship
aag through today Lieutenant
ralph 4aid. There was nothing for
re fo go this morning Lieutenant
g'air aad myself have been aiternat-
ing III the pilots seat drove the
aarhne 10 Oklahoma City Saturday
making fhe eight III little more than
e1 minutes flying time On The trip
back ihis morning ! found paper and
ink n iho nrsk at the observers post
So hsfine hWhing else,to dD. busted
nn-eif o. wating a letter
It was mere remark dropped as
rousha'a'tir as q guest at q hotel
might use on emerging from ne writ
Jig room Writing q letter at $500
feet 10 the sir, A moment Of forced
idfsar-s an in the days work used %
ihe best fdvantage
lhe machine was Of the bipiaue
isre equipped with the latest dericas
except the wireless ana its weight was
.-.a- m -u- -nu-n-
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-01
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! SHORT STORIES :
-
OF The TOWN :
I'll iiildiii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
] IIIIIlIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
Or yas Charge

Or yas Charge
Hea Nefif GAS afresfee 1t 4 lns
eharre De- Deplif Deh cafiaansn yas
ferdsE
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-01
- ! - 60. . So.

Here IS remolig fur sicriAessness
g4at is declared iy Dewspafcr edi-
tor TO have never failed him; lie
starts thinking ~ ail tic words he can
remember fiaf leg'n 1iih A. NheH
he has exhausted The as Dc siarts GA
the rs. and So on. a. FIRST he gen
orally reached fhe ninth and cven
tenth lctters before being rewarded.
hui now BE- has rot completed the A s
before De is sleeping as soundiy as
tvo-year-Dll.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-01

r,y . wan, Ad sor results
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-01

Alnorgcement Has made illis morn.
inr that ihe funeral d Z 4 Cosby
would Dc held ihis Afternoon a. 3
O'Clock from me familv residaace 5-a
south Ninth. the service si fhe resi-
lence 70 De- 30 charge 81 Rev Byron
hesier I4e ceremony q tie grave is
% te Che regular burial service q ihe
L.Ee. in ctarge q that organization
toward b colby son b TIE deceased
arrived ln Chickasha sunday morning
about l9.is Eufai golbg arrived SAT-
urday
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-10-01

The local iireilghters answered two
eaiis Saturday night the motor truck
irom no. ] station being used b both
instances The first eaii came about
1880 and was the residence Of Shelby
iaggers. 900 South seventh The fire.
caused by a short circuit n the eiee-
iric wiring was quickly eztlaguisAed
Hith an estimated loss d about s2
u second can Was small house
onneu by VIII Higat0Her Franklin
and Missouri i beng out d the VA.
ter district u was a total ioas esti-
mated N s20g