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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
CANNED $4,000 QUARTS.
That Is Record Made by Clubs of
Kansas This Year.

Manhattan, Kan, Nov. 15.-Four
hundred and twenty-four thousand
quarts of food products have been
canned by the 12S canning clubs of
Kansas. the membership of which
numbers S,094, according to estimates
made at the headquarters here. 1t is
believed that these clubs have done
more effective work towards conserv-
ing. the surplus products from the
gardens and orchards of Kansas than
has any other agency.
The canning club season will not
close until in December, when a re-
port from each member will be sent
to the college. 1t is estimated that
the food record of the clubs for the
season will be 100000 quarts of food
products
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
OH! THAT AWFUL BACKACHE y
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

bloody, cloudy and striBgy urine. too fire.
quent suppressed passages. All these
are natures slgnais to warn you Of die
eased kidneys or bladder. which may lea1
to fatal Bright's disease
Don't wait until the danger is upon ye4
Go to your druggist mt once. Get a trf41
box Of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem OIL Cas-
sules They are made Of the pure. orig
great gran dfather used. About two cap
sules each day will keep you toned up
and feeling fine. Money refunded IL they
do not help you. But remember 10 ask
for the imported GOLD MEDAL brand.
in sealed packages, &c, SOC and $1oo-
Advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
100 GIRLS KNIT SOX.
Students at Pittsburg Normal Doing
Their Bit While Studying.

Pittsburg, Kan, Nov 15.-NearIy
100 girl students of the State Manual
training Normal are enrolled IN a
Red Cross sox factory" at the school
The girls have taken up knitting as
their bit in winning the war against
the Huns.
The Pittsburg Red Cross organiza-
ton is furnishing the yarn and the
work is being done under the direc-
ton of Miss Alba Bales, dean of the
department. of household arts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15

F. Hixon and John Mowers returned at
} O'Clock yesterday morning from a nunt-
ing expedition of over a week in Meade
county They found the fishing remark
ably good, and they shot III ducks, and
a large number Of geese, snipe, quail aud
prairie chickens. They also shot several
rabbits, a wolf and a DoIecat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15

or four inches in diameter All large
pieces should be broken. Frequent
stirring of the fire is waSteful as
pieces only partly burned may fall
thru the CRATE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
RETURNING TO GERMANY
DIR. George BartheIme Leaves Wichita
to sail for Hun Soil.

Wichita, Kan, Nov. 15.-Dr. George
Barthelme. who was arrested here
several weeks ago charged with be-
aliens, and who since his release,
about six weeks ago, has been COM
PEELED to report to federal officials,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-11-15
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
from the columns Of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL

-NUNtIEfUeT
The board of directors of the Kansas
State Historical society. which met last
night decided TO observe Monday, Jan
nary 80. as kansas Day and u. W.
Wilder Eugene F. Ware, Chas- F. Scott
]. G Hebbard- Mrs NJ W. Hudson.-A r.
Greene and Noble Prentis were appoint
ed a committee to make arrangements
for the proper observance of the day.
Robert Pierce, George B. Palmer, w
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

in Syracuse, N. Y., returned home here Friday
 The Good Cheer Sunshine society held their entertainment in their new hall on Tuesday and Wednesday eve nings.
 Family Reunion.
 Mrs, Gertrude Brown of the village had a family reunion at her home over the weekend. Those present were MT. and Mrs. James McPhee of Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Brown, Mrs. Adriana Griffin, MT. and Mrs. w. B. Tallsdy of Bridgeport; MT. and Mrs. William Crawford, Hiss Grace Crawford, MT. and Mrs. George H. Crandall, Jr.; MT. and Mrs A. J. Traphagen and Mrs. Annie Crocker of New London.
 Thomas Cough slipped and fell Sum day, striking his hand on tin can and badly lacerating it.
 Charles T. Beebe, of Hill Top, Au- gustus c. Stearns and Frederick E. Comstock, of Quaker HIM, who have been in New York for a few days, have returned home.
 ployed by the Reyes Product Go. as teamster.
 Sent to Reform School.
 Byron Moves, the fourteen-year old son of MT. and Mrs. John Moves, was at Meriden by Deputy Sheriff Michael J. Hickey, Monday. On complaint of the boys father that he was unman- ageable he was brought before Judge William Smiddy, who sent him to the reform school.
 Henry Lavoie attended the funeral of his uncle in Plainfield recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
FITCHVHLE

At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing at II o'clock there will be a ser mon by the pastor. Subject, Christs Mission Among Men. Sunday school at 1915. Lesson topic, Jesus ant the Woman of Samaria. John 4. 1-29.
 Mrs. Clifford CantIin and daughter of Bristol, Conn, are visiting the for mer's parents, MT. and Mrs. John Brown.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Foley have returned from Blackstone. R. l., where they attended the funeral of a rela- tive.
 Miss Mary Duggan of Norwich was the recent guest of the Misses King berger.
 Mrs. Charles Phillips is a patient at Backus hospital, Norwich, where she underwent a serious operation for ap- pendicitis.
 Nelson Stark is also a patient at Backus hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Chests at Party.
GLASGO
Work Planned for Ladies' Aid Society
 Winter Birds Come to Be Fed.

The Ladies' Aid Society will be en- tertained by Mrs. Sterry Kinney next Wednesday afternoon. The work wiE be tieing a quilt
 Miss Calista Eccleston is working in the Taftville mill. Her brother, Clifford has been in the aWillimantic Thread mill for several months.
 Word was received Wednesday by Mrs. Kinney of the death from pneu- monia of George Brown of Scotland MT, and Mrs. Brown recently cele- brated their golden wedding
 A C. Burdick and daughters, Chris tine and Arlene, were visitors at w. G. Eurdfck's, Friday.
 Miss Gladys Thompson returned to her school duties Sunday, after a short vacation at her home.
 Birds Know Their Friends.
 As usual when there is a crusty snow the birds furnish diversion, and it is wonderful how trustfully they come and know the places where they have been fed, and they bring other birds with them.
 Monday was the worst day of the winter thus far; the wind blowing a gale, and the snow following in it's wake made the day extremely dis agreeable.
 Friends of Mrs. Joseph Roode in the north part Of the town are sorry to learn of her illness with pneumonia. Her little boy has pneumonia also.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
FRANKLIN
Junior Endeavor Society Organized Mrs. William Weaver Entertains at Dinner.

Louis Ortmann was a recent Frank lin visitor.
 Ralph Elmore was in Andover on Sunday.
 The weekly prayer meeting was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Albert Fryer.
 The subject for the morning service Sunday will be: Real Worship of God
 Junior C. E. Officers.
 Junior Endeavor society was formed at the parsonage last Sun day afternoon. Following are the of ficers: President, Jennie Redwood; i; vice president, Rachel Mitchell; sec retary, Marion Mitchell; treasurer, Eleanor Armstrong. The society will meet every Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the parsonage,
 Dinner Guest.
 Mrs. Fred Greenier of Norwich, Mrs. L. D. Robbins of Yantic, and Mrs. George Kahn and Miss Mabel Tracey were entertained at dinner at the home of Mrs. William Weaver We'd nesday.
 Mrs. Hernon A. Gager was a recent Willimantic visitor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Windham County SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Judson Sanger died at his home here last Tuesday. The funeral was Fri day at one o'clock.
 Miss Ida Sanger is home for few days.
 Miss Nellie Lowe who has been vis- itfng her sister in Webster returned home.
 James Goldman and daughter were in town for few days last week.
 Miss Agnes Danielson is quite i'll at her home.
 Freeman Nelson is suffering from a hard grip cold.
 William Nelson was home for over Sunday.
 Mrs H. W. Young who has been i'll is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
NORTH FRANKLIN
Norwich Friends Entertained by Miss Helen Comager Smith Farm Leased.

Miss Helen Comager entertained a party of Norwich friends Saturday evening. During the evening there was a duet by MT. and Mrs. Bert Butler, a solo by Miss Helen Coma ger. Instrumental selections by Miss Pauline Geer and Mss Francis Lane. Refreshments were served by the hos tess. A royal good time was enjoyed by all. The party made the trip in automobiles.
 Mrs Earl Rogers and Miss Lydia Johnson, spent Saturday in Norwich.
 Thirty one In Attendance. 2 The Home Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Charles Davis, Thursday. Thirty-one were in at tendance
 Herbert R. Hoffman of New London spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Jennette Hoffman.
 William Smith has rented his farm to J. w F'rink.
 Miss Irene Cruthers of Norwich spent several days last week with her aunt. Mrs. J. J. Mahoney.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
LEDYARD
Seieetmen to Pay Lafayette F. Main $228 for Sheep-ThimbIe Club En- tertained-Death of John L. Main

tertained-Death of John L. Main. Selectmen Charles A. Gray and Jo- seph B. Holdridge were recently call ed to Lafayette F. Mains to appraise sheep damage. The selestmen could not agree with MT. Main in regard to damages and they called in James E.. Lord of Stonington and MT. Main called in Chester Merrill of North Stonington- They all met at MT. Mains farm near Lantern Hill. They agreed to pay for 25 sheep that had been bitten by dogs and for some would not agree to pay for some sheep that were found dead, which the se- lectmen thought had not been bitten by dogs The selectmen agreed to pay
 At Class Reunion.
 Rev. G. F. Goodenough was present in New York. Friday night to attend Yale.
 Rev. MT. Goodenough attended the meeting of the Ministerial Association of Congregational Ministers for New Tuesday and read a paper at the meeting.
 Supervisor O. E. Lowell of Norwich conducted teachers meeting at the Center school Wednesday afternoon. Miss Nellie Geer is visiting friends in New York.
 Pomona Meeting Next Week.
 Rev. G. F. Goodenough, lecturer of the New London County Pomona grange, is preparing an entertaining program for the next Pomona meet ing, which will be held at New Lon don next week.
 Entertained Thimbie Club.
 The Ledyard Thimble club enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. Clarence Knight. Refreshments were served at the close.
 Death of John L. Main.
 John L. Main, one of the oldest and best known men of Ledyard, died Thursday forenoon. MT. Main was the eldest son of the late William l.. Main and had lived for a number of years on Rose Hill, where he was success full farmer. He leaves a widow, one son, pr. Calvin R. Main, and three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Falmouth, who resides at home, Mrs. Sadie Richard son of North Stonington and a daugh- ter. Melissa, living in Rhode Island. There are several grandchildren.
 Will Test Aeroplanes.
 Theodore Taylor has returned home from Springfield, Mass. where he will be employed. commencing next week, testing aeroplanes-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
0cCUM AND VERSAILLES
Mrs H. sensman Presented Beau tifuE- Gift by Ladies Aid Society- Miss iSengnan Also Remembered by Methodist Congregation - Happen ings of the Week.

Mrs. C. H. Sengman was recently surprised at her home by the mem bers of the Ladies' Aid society of the Versailles M. E. church, Mrs Sengman | being a charter member of the society l who. on account of her removal to the Capital City, has been obliged to withdraw her help from the local branch.
 The afternoon was spent in a social , manner. During the afternoon Mrs c. w. Perkins, president of the society. presented Mrs. Sengman silver lined cut glass fern dish and a silver meat fork. with the good wishes of the so- ciety.
 At a meeting of the society held Wednesday afternoon Mrs. C. H. Boy ems was elected to fill the vacancy as chairman of the board of directresses, with Mrs. A. R. Bouti1ier as the sec ond member of the board Gift for organist. At the conclusion of the afternoon service of the Versailles M. E. church on Sunday A. R. Boutilier, in behalf of sic Sengman, the retiring organist, an elegant hairbrush, comb and mirror set in appreciation of the faithful work of Miss Sengman. A farewell gather ing of the members of the church choir was given Miss Sengman at the home | of Mrs. F. H. Toplif Friday evening. News in General. 1- week has been confined to the house by an attack of grip. Mrs. Charles Blanchette, who has been suffering with blood poisoning in her thumb, is now suffering from an affected eye.
 Much sympathy is being expressed for Joseph Savague in his continued illness
 Moves to Baltic. Emile Maurice has moved with his family to Baltic. MT. Maurice was employed by the Totokett Manufactur- ing company and was a member and an officer of the Totokett Hose c0Sn- pany. Both MT. and Mrs. Maurice were active in the work of St. Joseph's parish and will be greatly missed
 Louis FoiSsey, after several years spent in Occum, has moved to Baltic.
 George Robish has resigned with Contractor G. w. Allen and will be employed in the woodworking depart ment of the Totokett Manufacturi company plant.
 Following a custom of several years standing. the men of the Versailles NJ. E. church have their plans nearly com pleted for holding their annual supper and entertainment.
 Disabled for 13 Months
 B. N. Tarbox is able to take up light work after IS months of idleness, hay ing been a sufferer from blood poison ing during this time, the trouble starting from a small cut on his thumb.
 Recovering Slowly.
 c. H. Boyens is able to get about the village with the use of a cane. MT. Boyens broke leg bone during last August
 Miss Alice Curran underwent a sue cessful operation performed early in the week at a Willimantic hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
THOMPSON
Churches Holding Union Services Baptists to Rebuild Burned Church Death of William CoveII.

Mir; and Mrs. A: V: Reynolds and daughter. Ellen. of Worcester, were week end guests at Nathan Chases.
 Rev. w. H. Giebel was in Hartford to speak on Sunday. He was enter tained by Mir. and Mrs. Barclay, at one time residents of Putnam.
 Schools were closed Monday after noon and Tuesday because of the deep snow.
 Mrs. Charles Davis has been very i'll with quincy. Her daughter, Mrs. John Logee, has been caring for her.
 Dr. Valeria H. Parker spoke Tues day evening in Grange hall. She is tn address the Thimble club at later date.
 Missionary Meeting.
 The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the Congregation al church mat with Mrs. E. s. Back us, Wednesday afternoon.
 A graduate nurse came from Wor- cester Saturday to care for Marion Erickson daughters severe attack of pneumonia
 Rev. William Chase. assisted by Rev Carl Hazelton conducted Sunday morning worship for both congrega- tions. His sermon on Reverence in Prayer was interesting and helpful. \ Onion Sunday school was held. Rev E. Hazelton preached in the evening.
 5aptists to Rebuild.
 A meeting of the Baptist church. members at the home of James Con- verse last week voted to rebuild their church edifice. Many letters of sym pathy have been received and encour- agement given in substantial form.
 Death of William CoVelI.
 Following a brief illness of pneu- monia William Covell died at his Prov fdence home Saturday night. This comes as a great loss and shock to his family and friends. He had but re- gently esta ablished his pretty summer home and farm on Sunset Hill of this place. His parents were former resi- dents here. He leaves his wife, a sister. Mrs T. M. Knight of this place, and two sisters in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
BOZRAH
Grange confers Deerees-Votes t
 Visit Lebanon Grange.

The first and second degrees were worked in Bozrah grange Wednesday evening" two candidates taking them. After the initiation coffee, sandwiches and popcorn balls were passed around. It was voted that Bozrah grange visit Lebanon grange Feb. 22, 1S17-
 Mrs. Henry Clark is ill with grip, Her daughter, Mrs. Grace Rose, is car irr for her.
 The roads were so badly drifted in some places that the selectman. A. G. Avery, had to shovel so the U. $. mail and others could get through. His work was greatly appreciated
 Nelson Stark is at the Backus hos pital. He was operated upon Wednes- day afternoon.
 Mrs E. J. Miner has been confined to the house with a severe cold.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
SALEM
Lincoln Exercises Tomorrcw-Birth- = day Surprise Party for Winfield Hanney.

Regular services were held in the Congregational church Sunday. Rev. John G. Hehr of Gardner Lake occu- pied the pulpit Sunday morning. The evening service was under the leader ship of Mrs. Mary Darling. Lincoln Day Exercises.
 Sunday morning there will be spe- cial exercises for Lincoln day during the Sunday school hour. day from a short visit in New Haven. Supervisor J. A. Young of Colchester was in town Monday
 Sherwood Miner of East Great Plain spent the week end with his family in town. A
 Mr and Mrs. James Beebe and daughter Doris visited Grassy Hill relatives Sunday.
 Miss Irene Shea, teacher in the White Birch district, spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. James Lane.
 Met at Parsonage.
 The Ladies' Aid society met Thurs day afternoon at the parsonage.
 Birthday Surprise birthday surprise party was given Winfield Hanney at his home Monday evening. A very pleasant evening was spent. Piano and violin music and and coffee were served
 Dudley Pratt, with a friend from New Haven, spent several days in town recently.
 Took Children Home.
 Through the kindness of Forest Washburn the children of the Central school weres conveyed to their home Monday afternoon during the severe storm in a two-horse wagon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
JACKSONVILLE

Mrs Rudolph Elsnor was taken to Memorial hospital. Worcester, last week and at the latest news yves quite comfortable.
 Miss Marion Gregg of Webster call ed on Miss Ida Childs one day the past week.
 Miss VPonica Toomy is spending a few days with her aunt in Southbridge. Mass.
 Mrs. Edward Keegan was Webster visitor Wednesday.
 Irving Adams was in Webster We'd nesday.
 Mrs. Charles Goodwin was at North Grosyenordale Thursday
 Fred Child was in Webster one day the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
GIRLS! WOMEN! TAKE CASCARETS
 IF CONSTIPATED
THEY LINEN YOUR LIVER AND BOWELS AND CLEAR TOUR
 COMPLEXION.
DON'T STAY HEADAcHY, BILIOUS WITH BREATH BAD AND
 STOMACH SOUR.
Get a 1O-cent box now.

Get a 10-cent box now.
 Tonight surel Take Cascarets and enojy the incest. gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced. Cascarets will 1iven your liver and clean your thirty feet of bowels with out griping. You will wake up feeling grand. Your head will be clear, breath right, tongue clean, stomach sweet, eyes bright step elastic and complexion rosy--they're wonderful Get a 10-cent box now at any drug store. Mothers can safely give a whole Cascaret to children any time when cross, feverish, bilious, tongue coated or constipated-they are harm
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
GOSHEN
Hardships of the Storm and Cold Sale of Timberland-Hauling Black Birch Brush to Norwich Town Mill


 Sale of Timberland-Hauling Black Birch Brush to Norwich Town Mill. A. R.. Curry and W. C. Thomas at tended the Norwich Union Christian Endeavor social held at Norwich Town Friday evening.
 c. s. Goodwin was the first citizen of this town to pay his personal tax due Feb. l.
 Fingers NiPped.
 Late Friday afternoon a farmer would take off his mittens for a few minutes, the results were that Jack Frost spitefully bit his four fingers. After careful nursing he finally brought them back to their normal Albert Kenyon has sold a quantity of standing timber to Frank Rock wood of North Franklin.
 Discomforts of Storm. The snow storm and high wind of Monday afternoon made it seem like a western blizzard. One man travel ing homeward with his automobile re- ported that at times he could not see a rod ahead. the air being so full of snow. The gale distributed the beau fui very unevenly so there is neither good sleishing nor wheeling. Mir. and Mrs. Lloyd Abel of Boz rah were guests of friends here Sun day.
 Mrs. J. o. Randall is visiting friends in North Franklin.
 Hauling Black Birch Brush. A number of farmers are busy hauling black birch brush to the mill at Norwich Town.
 Charles Howard of Montville is a guest of friends here.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

mess. He was always bright and cheerful and appeared much younger than his age-nearly "A. He was d successful farmer and took much in terest in the fairs where he and his son, George A. Champlin. made large exhibits of vegetables.
 Edward SpauIding. who was called here on account of the illness and death of his sister. Mrs. Frank Adams, has returned to his work al MooSup.
 Elmer E. Maine. who has been home several days. has resumed work at Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
ASHWILLETT

Nathan N. Main was a business caller in Westerly last week. He also called on his sister. Mrs. Benjamin. who was taken to the Backus hospital recently.
 s. c. Eggleston was at his farm here last week.
 Amasa Main moved into the $. P. Eggleston house recently.
 George Pierce made q trip to West erly the first of the week.
 The zero weather of last week and the severe snowstorm of Monday looks like winter had only just begun.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
VOLUNTOWN

Court Liberty, No. 132; F. of A., held their meeting in Union hall Mon day evening.
 George B. Dawley is lil with grip.
 Nathan Graf spent the week end at his home in Norwich.
 Rev. J. B. Knowles conducted the B. Y. P. U. service Sunday evening.
 The Ekonk Dramatic club presented the play Valley Farm in Union hall last Tuesday evening. The play proved to be hit with those who attended.
 Miss Doris E. Brooke spent the week
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
dARK'S FALLS
Saw Mill Started Acain-Friends Sor- row for Death of George S. Champ lin.

Malcolm Thompson and helpers have started his sawmill again on the west road
 Miss Elvira Perry has returned from visit with her brother at PhilaIel- phia, and is the guest of Mr and Mrs. John Perry. at Hillside Farm
 Mrs. Addie Bill is very i'll at the home of MT. and Mrs. l.. E. Bill, east of the village. Mrs. Emma Bromley is caring for her.
 Used to Exhibit at Fairs.
 Friends of George S. champlir were shocked at his sudden death or Sunday morning. MT. Champlin made freGuent visits to this village on bus
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
New London County
GALES FERRY

Fourth Quarterly Conference at Methodist Churcfl-Pastor Invited .o Return for Fousth Year--C. C. coIver and His Son RecovertaS From illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
OLD MYSTIC

o. M. M. Club Members Surprise MT. and Mrs. Edwin Lamphere on 34th Anniversary of Wedding-Local Tourists Heard from. West and South.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

Davis cottage, have as guests, Mrs Mnler's parents, Mir and Mrs. Stiff, of Mount pocono, Penn.
 Guests at Party.
 Mrs. Latham E. Smith and Mrs. Myrta Matinee were guests at a sur prise anniversary birthday party given Mrs. Nellie Orchard of New London, Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Try This NewR Recipefor
NUG0uUG LayerCake

F cupful of B aker's Fresh Grated Coconut; A cupful of but ter; 1 cupful of granulated sug- ara eggs; # cup full of coconut milk; 2 cupfuls of flour; 2 level teaspoonfuls of baking powder.