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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-29

Mrs. Jack Killebrew and daugh-
tiers, Misses Johnnie and Marie. viii
go to CARA this afternoon to attend
The marriage Of Mrs. Killehrew s
niece. Miss Mae Henry, to ar. d. q.
Brooks on "Wednesday afternoon a.
5 O'Clock. Miss Johnnie viii play
the wedding march. Miss Henry at
tended the Trinity normal last sum
rner making her home at Mrs. kilie-
brew's.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-29
HEAVY ARTILLERY
BATTLE RESUMED
--e-~~--s-~-
VIOLENT ARTILLERY FIRE "
CURED DURING NIGHT IN
CHAMPAGNE SECTOR.
The Germans Heavily Shelled frenri
Positions and Launched Two
Attacks Hut They We're
Beaten orr.

PARIS. May 2ss~- Resumption o.
violent artillery fire alons great
part or the Champagne front, fore
casting possibly renewal Of French
offensive operations in that sector
was announced in today's oifleial
statement
The Germans heavily shelied the
French positions In the Huftepise
region and launched two heavy at
tacks. but these were beaten off. the
French retaining their hold on all
positions.
Around verdun. the statement
said, a small post north Of Naehe-
rauviIIe had been carried.
Yesterday seven enemy airpianes
we're brought down and DESTROYED,
and twelve others were disabled and
forced to alight.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-29

The clock in carlin's Pharmacy
window with the names Of the fifty
eight High school graduates form
ing the second spaces has stopped
ard as result The lleRr hand stood
over the name OF Baizella cuflee,
who was awarded ring. The min
ute hand stood over the name of
Otto Dykes, who also gets hand
some prize. The clock idea proved
very interesting for window dis
play.
o.
Read the Light for the news
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-05-29

Whes. you want to rent, buy, sell
ar exchange anything. call 14s and
ask for the want I'd man -
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
HOW FOURTH WILL
 BE CELEBRATED HERE
Charles D. Geer Chosen Leader of
 Community Singing by Adults.

The important patriotic feature for Americanization Day-F'ourth of July as planned by the local committee is not to be one of entertainment but rather one of participation by every
 one in the community. It is to draw together from every section and ev- cry kind of citizenship in Norwich without regard to race, creed or sex, to d central location, namely Union Square. on the evening of this na- tional day, for the purpose of singing old fashioned folk songs by the com munity a whole. Charles D. Geer has been chosen as leader for this patriotic occasion and with such as- slstance as may be rendered by Tubbs' Military band no other form of music will be indulged in. It is not, as has been supposed, a children's affair. it is for grown-u ups and it is earnestly hoped that everyone who can sing will come and sing and those who cannot will come and listen to those who can. It is to instill within the bosoms of the citizens of the na- tIon the great necessity of specialiZ- ing certain American songs. The plan is being carried out in nearly every city in the United States, and Nor wich we feel, where so much has been done to foster and encourage musical education both vocal and instrument tai. a decidedly large number of our people will participate, without fur ther invitation. in this great Fourth of uly-Americanization Day pro- gramme
 In connection with the celebration the story of the signing of the Decla- ration as told by George Leopard is of interest.
 It is a cloudless summer day: clear blue sky arches and expands above a quaint edifice rising among the giant trees in the center of a wide city. That edfice is built of plain red brick, with heavy window frames, and a massive hall door.
 Such is the State House of Phila- delphia in the year of our Lord TITS.
 In wonder wooden steeple, which crowns the summit of that red brick state house, stands an old man with snow white hair and sunburnt face. He is clad in humble attire, yet his eye gleams as it is fixed on the pom derous outline of the bell suspended in the Steeple there. By his side gag ing into his sunburnt face in wonder, stands a f1axen-haired boy with laughing eyes of summer blue The old man ponders for a moment upon the strange words written upon the bell, then, gathering the boy in his arms, he speaks: Look here, my child, will you do this old man a kindness? l Then hasten down the stairs, and wait in the hall below till a man gives you a message for me: when he gives you that word, run out into the 1 street and shout 1t Up to me. Do you | mind?" The boy sprang from the | old mans arms and threaded his way ! down the dark stairs.
 Many minutes passed. The old bell |
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

halls: "Gibbets! They may stretch our necks on every scaffold in the land. They may turn every rock into a gibbet, every tree into a gaIlows: and yet the words written on that parchment can never die. They may pour out our blood on a thousand ai- tars, and yet from every drop that dyes the axe, or drips on tho sawdust of the block, a new martyr to free dom will spring into existence. What are there shrinking hearts and falter- ing voices here, when the very dead upon our battle-fields arise and call upon us to sign that parchment, or be accursed forever?
 "Sign! If the next moment the gfb- bets rope is around your neck. Signg If the next moment this hall rings with the echo of the falling axe. Sign! by all your hopes in life or death. aB husbands, as fathers, as men! Sign your names to that parchment.
 "Yesi Were my soul trembling on the verge of eternity; were this voice choking in the last struggle. I would still, with the last impulse of that soul, with the last gasp of that voice. implore you to remember this truth: God has given America to the free. Yes! As I sink down in the gloomy shadow of the grave, with my last breath I would beg of you sign thas parchment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

ington.
 Committee on Exhibits-o. T. Rule, Stamford: R. H. Keeler. New London {; W. H. Knowles, Danielson; J. F. Bar : ton, G. o. Mclean. Hartford.
 Committee cn Dental Legislation A. C. Tones, w. J. Mclaughlin, Bridgeport; Edward Eberle, Hart ford: W O. Beecher, F. J. Erbe, Waterbury: E. S. Gaylord, A. w Cros- by, New Haven.
 Programme Committee-R E. Tut hill. Bridgeport: A. W. Crosby. New Haven; ". B. Brewster, Waterbury.
 Press Committed O: H. Youngs, New London; s. L. Beckwith- EIwell, port. A. B. Holmes. Waterbury; J.
 Committee on Entertainment ciety.
 Reception Committee - E. B. Grif- filth, Bridgeport; E. Prentiss, New London: D. W. Johnson, New Haven: J. W. Borchardt, Waterbury; W. S. Smith, Mystic: c. A. Humphries, Hartford
 Committee on New Menbers-C. F. Gibbs. H. g. Ridden, Bridgeport; H. B. Millen, New Haven: J. D. Hertz, Stamford: A. E. Cary, Hartford; c. G. Brooks. New London; W. B. Brew ster Waterbury: C.. E. Bolles. Dan bury: H. s. Williams, Meriden, J. F. Bransfeld. Middletown.
 Committee on Necrology B. S. Gaylord, New Haven, with the secre- taries of New Haven. Hartford Bridgeport, Waterbury. New London and New Haven dental societies.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

followed by a dance in the ballroom.
 Following are the officers and committees:
 President, Ira wis Allen Ganung Bridgeport; vice president, Elwyn R. Bryant, New Haven; secretary, George s. B. Leonard, Mystic; treas urer, Blake A. Sears. Hartford; ex- ecutive committee, Welford " Lyon Bridgeport; Frank J. Buchanan, Waterbury; Morton J. Loeb, New Haven: librarian, Louis l.. Beach Bristol: editor, O. T. Rule. Stamford; committee on essays. A. C. Tones, Bridgeport; Charles McManus, Hart ford; E. $. Gaylord, New Haven.
 Committee on Clinics R. H. W. Strong, Bridgeport; J. D. Hertz Stamford A. E. Holmes, Waterbury, supervisors of clinics. J. NJ. Shay, J. A. Prince. J. o. Miner, c. G. Brooks, New London; O. J. Dennehy, Ston-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
'. M. c. A. TROOP
Officers Are Appointed for the En-
 suing Six M:snths.

The regular meeting of Y. M. c. A. Troop No. 3, Boy Scouts of America, was held at the association building on Tuesday night when officers for the ensuing six months were appointed as follows:
 Andrew M. Avery, honorary scout master: Charles R. Locke. acting scoutmaster; Edwin Sevin, troop lead CT and Eagle Patrol leader: Benjamin Covey, leader Bob White patrol: Chester Parker, leader Beaver patrol; Samuel c. Wilson, Jr.. assistant lead CT Eagle patrol: Raymond Boynton, assistant leader Bob White patrol William Storms. assistant leader of Beaver patrol: Gordon Eager, scout masters aide; Louis Covey, scoutmas- ter's orderly; Percy A. Adams. secre- tary; Vernon Randall assistant sec retary: Albert Fairbanks. treasurer.
 At the close of the meeting General Secretary Edwin Hill gave the scouts a talk on the meaning Of the initials B. s. He said they meant Be Strong, Be SteadY, Be Serviceable and Boy Scouts. The meeting was in charge of the acting scoutmaster. Plans are being made to raise funds for the lamp which the boys are to hold in July It Gardner Lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
COUNTY'S ALLOTMENT IS 100 MEN
Is Number of Men Needed This Week Supply Quota Town Seectmen and Defense Committee Held Con- ference Yesterday.

Selertmen of the towns of the coun- ty met at the Crocker house in New London Tuesday with the members of the New London County Committee of the National Council of Defense to formulate plans for speeding up the recruiting in this county. This Is the week designated by President Wilson for 90,000 volunteers to enlist in the army and it is with especial reference to making this campaign a success that the meeting was made.
 There were 26 present at the meet Ing. Captain Thomas A. Scott, the chairman of the county committee, presided at the meeting. which fol- lowed a luncheon.
 The allotment for New London county for this week drive is 100 men, The entire state is looked to recruit 1900 men and the allotment of each of the oSl1er counties is- Hartford, 270: New Haven 250; Fairfield 260: Litch- field so; Windham SO; Middlesex 45; Holland 35.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL GO.

keeper was alone. "Ah!" groaned the old man, The has forgotten me" As the word was upon his lips merry, ring laugh broke on his ear. And there, among the crowd on the pave ment, stood the blue-eyed boy, clap ping his tiny hands while the breeze blew his fiaxen hair all about his face, and, swelling his little chest, he raised himself on tiptoe, and shouted the single word, "Ring!"
 Do you see that old mans eye fire |? Do you see that arm so suddenly barred to the shoulder Do you see that withered hand grasping the iron ton que of the bell? That old man Is young again. His veins are filling with a new life. Backward and for ward, with sturdy strokes he swings the tongue. The bell peals out; the crowds in the street hear it, and burst forth in one shout. Old Delaware hears it, and gives it back on the cheers of her thousand sailors. The city hears it, and starts up from desk and workshop, as if an earthquake had spoken.
 Under that very bell, pealing out at monday, in an old hall, f1fty-six traders farmers and mechanics had assembled to break the shackles of the world. The committee who had been out all night, are about to ap- pear. At last the door opens, and they advance to the front. The parchment is laid on the table. Shall 1t be sign ed or not? Then ensues a high and stormy debate. Then the faint-heart- ed cringe in corners. Then Thomas Jefferson speaks his few bold words, and John Adams pours out his whole soul.
 Still there is a doubt; and that pale faced man, rising in one corner, speaks out something about ''axes, scaffolds, and a gibbet." A tall. slen- der man rises, and his dark eye burns, while his words ring through the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
AUTO HITS WAGON
 AT HOSPITAL CORNER Frank Barber Thrown to Street and
 Injured.

Owing to the fact that it was rain . ing hard and rain on the windshield rendering his vision poor Anthony Menditto of Wi,limantic. driving an automobile, containing three young City, crashed into a team driven by Frank Barber of Plain Hill at the Backus hospital corner, Tuesday eve ming about 1 1O'cloeK.
 Barber was driving out of Lafayette street onto Washington street when he was struck by the Willimantic au- to. He was thrown out and cut over the right and left eyes. He was taken to the hospital
 The driver of the automobile is be- ing held by the police and he stated that he was going at a low rate of speed and that he was driving on the right side of the road. The three young ladies and the other man in the party refused to give their names.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

After taking ten bottles I am now well and strong, have no more pain, backache or dizzy spells. Everyone tells me how we'll look and tell them Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegetable Compound did it Miss NINA SoUTHwICK, R. F. D. No. 4, Box 33, Kingfsher, Okla
 Every woman who suffers from female troubles, nervousness, backache or the blues should try Lydia E. Pinkham' g Vegetable Compound as Mrs. South- wick did, or if they need free advice in regard to any annoying symptom write to Lydia E. Pinkharn Medicine Go. (confidentiaD. Lynn, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

To secure the .soe recruits expected of Connecticut. an average daily quota of 200 Is necessary. New London county on the basis Is looked to, to enroll an average of 1e per day.
 Sergeant Dunster of the United States Army, who Is in charge of the New London recruiting office, said re- cruiting the past few days had not been as lively as 1t was two or three weeks ago. For awhile" the sergeant said, I've were doing very well, but it has slowed up some the past few days"
 Sergeant Dunster advises young men to get into the army in advance of the draft. It means an opportunity to select the brapch into which they will go and it also means that those who enlist now will have several weeks training in advantage of those drafted and will therefore have much better chance of advancement to one of the thousands of commissions to be awarded in the eonscript army.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
EASTERN CONNECTICUT
 MAYORS ARE INVITED
Will Assist in Reviewing the Parade
 at New London.

Mayor Ernest E. Rogers of New London has invited the mayors of Eastern Connecticut to be his guests and to assist in reviewing the parade on the Fourth of July. Mayor J. J. Mo Garry of Putnam, Mayor Daniel Dunn of Willimant and Mayor Allyn L.. Brown of Norwich have been invited to luHch at his home and to review the parade from the Municipal build ing in the afternoon.
 Among the acceptances received by naval officers invdW foR- Mayor Rogers from military and na- val officers invited to review the pa radc are those from Brig. Gen. Geo. Haver. r. s. A., retired: and Capt. Charles C. Fengar, U. s. Coast Guard retired
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
STATE DENTISTS.
Fifty Third Annual Meeting to Be
 Held at Hotel GrisNvold.

The Connecticut State Dental as- sociation will hold it's fiftE third an rual meeting Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Hotel Griswoid, East ern Point Leading dental experts of the country will speak. The clinics will include motion picture clinics. It is expected that between 400 and 500 will attend.
 The programme for the first day will consist of business meeting, with committee reports, followed by papers and pictures. In the evening Dr. Rodrigues Ottolengui will pre- sent a paper. banquet will be held Friday evening which will be
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
COMPENSATION AGREEMENTS.
Five Were Filed Tuesday With Clerk
 of Superior Court.

The following compensation agree ments were filed with the clerk of the superior co. Tt in Norwich Tuesday:
 Ulmer Leather Co.,, and William Dwyer of Norwich. end of index finger lacerated May 25, Ss weekly.
 Winchester Woolen Co.,, and Fill more of Norwich, fracture of bone in foot, May "A, $10 weekly.
 Mantle Manufacturing Co., and An drew Richards of Mantle. bruised pack nd side. May 21. s6.9o weekly.
 H. R. Douglas, Inc, and Antonio Agnair of New London, fractured rib on right side, s1o weekly.
 T. A. Scott Go, and E. Post Of New London, blow on shin resulting in in lection April 25, $9 weekly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Local Chapter Gets 1,2oo Members.

The local Red Cross chapter met Tuesday evening in the Ponemah stl and the members reported progress in the campaign for mem bership. Dur ing the past week 1.2o0 members have been added to the branch. making it one of the largest in the country for town the size of Taftville. Great credit is due the chairman of the committee and the workers who have untiringly worked during the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

was nervous, and had backache and 8 pain in my sid e most of the time.
 I had dizzy spells and was often SO faint l could not walk across tn c floor. The doctor said I would have to have an operation.
 A friend asked me to try Lydia E.
 Pinkham's v e g e.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Attended 2ooth Anniversary.

Rev. J. Romeyn Danforth. asso- ciate grand chaplain of the state. at- tended a celebration of the two hum dredth anniversary of the revival of ancient craft masonry of St. Johns lodge and Corirthian lodge. A. F. and A. M in Bridgeport, Monday night. Rev. Mir Danforth was among the speakers which included Grand Mas ter Leonard J. Nickerson, Harry G. Schofeld district deputy master and John Rodeneyer The celebration was attended by about 500.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

The regular meeting of the Taftvil-e Pinochle club was held Tuesday even ing with a large number in attend ance the president, William Chamber lain. presiding. Roud?e business was transacte and the reports of the sec retary and treasurer were read and accepted. Matters Of importance con corning a summer program were dis cuSsed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
CAMP DEWEY CADET
 DIED LAST NIGHT
Calvin Clark is First Victim to Spi-
 nal Meningitis.

New London. Conn. June 96.-Cal- win Clark. Is years old, of Austin. Texas, a junior naval reserve cadet at Camp Dewey near here, died to- night in a local hospital in this city to which he was removed about a week ago for treatment for cerebro spinal meningitis.
 Another cadet. whose chances for recovery are said to be favorable, is still in the hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
WOUNDED IN ACTION
 SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE
Corporal C. |. Dolton, Brother in law
 of Mrs. O. E. Lowell.

Word has been received here that Corporal C. I. Dolton, member of the Canadian 67th regiment, has been wounded while in action somewhere in France. Corporal Dolton is a brother Jaw of Mrs. O. E. Lowell of this city. New York papers had reports to the effect that Corporal DoIton was killed but word has been received here that he was wounded.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Benefit Game for Red Cross.

The Taftville Mulespinners will or ganize a ba seball team and will play the Baltic Mules primers an exhibition game on the Providence street grounds Saturday for the benefit of the local Red Cross cha pter. The team is under the mana cement of Grimshaw Herd and Michael Tierney.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
CHRIST CHURCH HELD
 SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC
Made Trip to Ocean Beach in Special
 Cars.

Members of Christ Episcopal church Sunday school held their annual pie mic at Ocean Beach Tuesday. The members left this city at 915, going in two special cars. At the beach va rious kinds of recreation were in dulged in and at noon a basket lunch con was served
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Relief Fund Reaches sse7 80.

The British American war relief fund has nearly reached the S400 mark and with next weeks collections ought to be well on the way to $500. Amount previously acknowledged, S3s0-1o: col lected for the week ending June 23, $17.70; making a total of S397.s0
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
ARE ORDERED TO
 REPORT FOR DUTY
John R1 Bowman and Leslie Ward
 Serving in Naval Reserve.

John R. Bowman, Jr., Of Greene avenue. and Leslie Ward of this city, who have enlisted in the Naval Re- serve have been ordered to report for duty in New London today CWednes- day). Mir. Bowman enlisted as a sec ond class electrician and MT Ward
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Writing to a Willesden relative, an R. F. c. lieutenant states that in a single handed fight with five hostile aeroplanes. his life was saved through a bullet being dehected by three sov- ereigns in his body belt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Miss Blossom Graham and Miss Hildegarde Grove have entered the employ of the Ponemah mills for the summer months.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Ths Pe1!se4s 2 M M!!ehs!! Ce.
WARM WEATHER
 APPAREL
Mems Wear

In Mems Department show complete lines of Sum mer Weight Hosiery Underwear, Negigee Shirts, Etc In Clothing Department you will find very complete showing of Light Weight Suits Straw Hats Auto Dusters Etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Notes.

F. B. Milliken has accepted a posi- ton with F. B. Rickettson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
TAFTV1LLE

PinochIe Club Holds Renular Meeting British American Fund Steadily Increasirg-Red Cross Has 1.20o Members as Result of Weeks Cam paign-Notes,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

Miss Florence Meyers and Miss liar riet Graham have accepted employ ment in the Ponemah mills for the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27

WaIIingford-Dr. F. F. Marble. who has been touring China. Japan and Korea since March, was expected 70 land in Vancouver last night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Children Cry
 FOR FlETcRER'S C A s TO RIA

WHEN x0U WANT to put your bus mess before the public. there is no medium better than through the ad- vertisinE columns of The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
SYMPTOMS OF
 HER DISEASE
Backache. Sideache, Nervous- ness, Dizziness, Faintness. all Disappeared After
 the Woman's Medi-
 cine was Taken.

Kingfsher, Okla. a.-"For two years I suffered with a severe female trouble,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Ledxard Boy Honor Student.

Norwich friends are pleased eo learn that among the honor students of the freshmen class of Shefielu Scientific school was Calvin F. Wilcox. Jr, of Ledyard. Honorable mention was also made of Mfr. Wilcox for ex- ceIlence in chemistry and physics.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
Woo.~ VHo WARM WEATHER w O11ASn S w C01 APPAREL

The second floor makes special showing this week of cool wearing apparel for the Summer season. There are thin, Dressy Waists, fashionable Summer Suits handsome Wash Dresses, Bathing Suits for women and children comfortable Corsets Etc.
 WOMENS WASH SKIRTS, WAISTS AND SHOCKS Womens Wash Skirts buttoned front modeIs made of excellent quality Gabardne and Waffle Cloth waist bands "A to 36 nches-very special value 98 New models in better grade Wash Skirts $55O and $59S
 Women's Figured Wash Skirts many pretty designs in figured gabardine $500, regular $5.5O and $59s values.
 Some very attractive models in Shocks $1 .9s value $2.50-also White and Flesh Color Jap Silk Waists at $2.0O and $2.5O-new Cotton Voile Waists at $2 2.OO $2.5O and $298.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-27
To~4 No11 TO WOMEN WHO
 A AdSt O0A1 WEAR MEMO CORSETS

You Soc to $1O0 your Corsets if you will buy before Monday July End, when prices advance Der of Memo Self-reducng Corses from $3.5O $4OO and others from $500 to $6.OO.
 These advances necessary to maintain the high standard of Memo Corsets which has yet been low cred in the face of the tremendous in the of materials these increases con- tinue, other advances in Memo prices come.
 BE PREPARED NEMOS NOW