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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
British Tanker
Torpedo Victim
cRv Associated Press.l

Beaufort, N. c., Aug. 1.-THE
British tank steamship Mirlow was
torpedoed by a German Submarine off
Cape Hatteras last night and accord
ing to reports reaching here today
10 members of her crew We're
drowned. Ali other members Of the
crew were saved by coast guards.
They. said. the. torpedo struck the
vessel anidships and that soon after
ward the cargo Of gasoline exploded,
setting fire to the ship and compell-
ing them to jump for their lives.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
u. S. CASUALTY
o LISTS .
az Aesociated Presa.2


Washington, Aug. 1T-The army
casualty list today shows: !.
Killed in action, IT; died Of wounds,
one; died of accidents and other caus-
es, two; wounded severely, 81; wound
ed, degree undetermined, 20; missing
In action, 10; total, 80.
The list Includes: +ea..
Killed fin Action.
Lieutenant: Bernard l.. Rice, Spar
ia, Wis SET EsyA
Privates: Melvin Burrows, Volga,
s, D.; Obert Hopland, Eleva, Wis
JAS. Mead, Sandusky, Wis. 81
.s Wounded Severely.
Sergeant: Henry otton, Tomha'
Wis. EsA n. -@4ss Il, r.
Corporal: Geo. A. Timpany, James
W Wagoner: Edw. F. Jenner John,
Forestville, Wis.
PriYates: Herbert r. Pallister
Sturgeon Bay, Wis; Elmer J. Twee-
die, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
Wounded, Degree Undetermined.
Private: John Larson. Goodman
3, u,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17

son to believe that the belligerents
were willing to consider mediation,
Sweden could not commence negotia-
tions. :
Sweden, the premier added, was
following the present developments
with great interest and was at the
disposition Of the warning powers
should any desire for mediation be
expressed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
pRAET BOARD.

Jamestown, NJ. D., August H.
served as district court stenograph-
err and as assistant states attorney,
has been appointed chief clerk of
the local draft board. To him will
fall a large share Of the manage
ment of the heavy registration which
is expected to occur early in Sep
ternber
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
Sggeden Refuses
To,Start Peace
Negotiations
CRv Asgociated Preas.l

London. Aug. 1T.--According to a
Copenhagen dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph, Professor Eden,
cations of Good Templars, who asked
whether neutral states could take the
initiative regarding peace negotia-
tions, said that as there was no rea-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
French Officers
Inspect Work
(Bv Associated Press.l

Paris, Aug, 17.-President Poincare
and Georges Leygues, minister Of
marine, returned to Paris today, after
a. visit OF two days at a French port,
where they inspected the Franco
American naval bases and were en-
abled to obtain a first-hand view Of
the navies.
Immediately after their arrival
there a report was received that an
enemy submarine had just been sunk
by a French patrol, While 1t was con-
firmed at the same tin1e that another
submarine, had been destroyed by an
American patrol a few days before.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
CHICAGO MAYOR BLAMED.
Thompson Accused OF Inspiring
Kreutzinaer To Be obieeter.

Rockford, ILL.,, Aug 17.-Mayor
William H. Thompson of Chicago
was cited yesterday as part inspira-
tor for the ,cdisloyal remarks made
by Sidney H. Kreutzinger, a leader
in the guardhouse objector colony at
Camp Grant. Kreutzinger stated
that the attitude of Mayor Thomp-
son in the matter of the welcome Of
General JofRre, and a careful study
Of speeches and other activities of
the official convinced him that he
should take the stand as a con-
scientious objector and oppose the
military program. e.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
R.ATEs -ARR AT.r.ACKRD.

N . 10y <A5sUlAtAL5SI Ss5.J -.
Washington, Aug. II. - Increased
freight rates on corn, oats, rye and
barley, directed by director General
MoAdoo n his rs per cent advance an ss
today by the National Council of
Farmers in complaint filed today with
the interstate commerce commission
asking that the old rates be re-estab-
IIahad
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
TRAINMEN- K.ILLEp.

Dubuque, Iowa, Aug. NV. r.
Reisner, engineer; G. Book, fireman
and H. Yarnell, brakeman, all OF
Waterloo, were killed when an Hli-
nois Central freight went through a
bridge near Julien early this morn
ing. The bridge had been weakened
bY q heavy rain. 4
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
5eRiJEoER EsTATE sETZEDF

New York, Aug. 1.-THE estate Of
Gottfried Kruger. az Newark, N. j.,
valued at several million. dollars,
was taken over today by The alien
property custodian An announce
merit at the custodian's office here
said that although Mr.. Kruger is
an American citizen, he Is classed
as an enemy because of his residence
III Germany.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
u ATTACK ON PRESIDENT FAILS.
(By Associated tsressS

Montevideo, Uruguay, Aug. IAN
attempt was made 10 assasstnate
President Viera, Of Uruguay, on
ing. growing from the recent general
strike, according 20 a newspaper.
strike, according to q newspaper re-
port. The president, 1T says, was
standing on a balcony when fired at
and the bullet missed him by mar
row margin.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
AMERICAN FLYER KILLED. i

Paris, Aug. 17.-Sergeant William
McKerness, OF Wallingford, Conn.,,
attached to the Lafayette escadrille,
was killed in fight with eight en-
envy airplanes on Thursday, accord
ing to the Paris edition Of The Chi
cago Tribune,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17

nounced that while the city went Of
ficIalIy into mourning the body Of
Albert Metin, head of the French
economic mission to Australia, now
in the United States. would lie in
state in the city na1l by, order Of the
mayor. a
M. Metin died Thursday night
from apopIexy. His body will lie In
state in the city hall rotuhda until
After consulting other members Of
the mission, 1t was decided to hold
simple services Sunday morning be-
fore starting the body on its journey
to NJ. Metain's home in France.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
Relatives WIZ
Get Information
About Wounded
CRy Associated. Press.l

Nby &HoONAhhSAf 4 AGSb'J
Washington, Aug. 17.--Exact in
formation concerning wounded and
sick American soldiers admitted to
hospitals overseas will be made i'm
mediately available to relatives or
friends of the men under a plan be-
ing worked out at the war depart
ment.
Secretary Baker said he had visit
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
rramIraEE cRuTanR suNEE.

BY Ab5UCIaLoI I-Ioas.J
Paris, Aug. l7.-The old French
erliser Dupetit Thouars has been
sunk by a German submarine, 1t ts
oflcialiy announced today. Thirteen
81 the crew are missing American
aeRtroveza rescued tina ranaaiuaaE-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
KENTUCKY SENATOR ILL.

James Reported in Very Serious
Condition at Johns Hopkins.
Baltimore, Aug. 17.-7The condition
Of Sen. Ollie James Of Kentucky.
who has been at Johns Hopkins hos
pital for more thai two months Is
reported serious. The extreme heat
the last two weeks has weakened
the senator TRANSMISSION Of blood
has been sresorted to and the hospital
physicians report his condition as
unchanged.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17

the names Of the men on casualty
lists as wounded. degree undeter@
mined, or severely.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
WAp0l ann ONCE sam.

g. Footsore Army he An Army Half Defeated.p
Menin Training Camps, In CanEonments, I'M the
Army and Navy suffer from blisters and sore
spots on their feet, Every Comfort Kit should
contain one or more boxes OF Aliens Foot Ease,
the antissptic powder to shake into che shoes
1t frsshsns the tired, aching, smaEting feet and
heals blisterB and sore spots. The Plnttsbufg
Camp Manual advises men in training TO make
daily use of Foot@EaBe. Sold everywhere, CSC.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17
FRISCO moURNs -FRENcHMAN,

City Honors Albert Metin, Who Died
There. Thursday Night. -
(By Associated PreSs( H., 4
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-08-17

San FRANCISCO, Aug, II.-FIaB5
throughout the city were flown at
half staff, city hall facades were
draped In black and 1t was an
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Bristol.-Sixty-e eight deaths in this city from influenza in the last month have been reported at the city clerks office
 RidgefieId.-R Ridgefield, as usual, went over tho top in the fourth Liber- ty loan. Tho allotment was $50, 900 and the indicator in front of the bank showed $361, ,j50.
 Essex.-Esscx's quota in the fourth Liberty loan drive was st01600 and as usual Essex went well over the top with S211.009 to it's credit or over double it's quota.
 Brid ridgeport.-Attacked by illness on his way to work. Truman H. Barnes died in q trolley car the other day be- fore medical aid reached him. His death was due to heart disease.
 Hartford.-The dressmaking school will start next Monday night at 7.30 o'clock at No 625 Asylum street, ac- cording to announcement made at the office of the board of education Nauoatuck.. Naugaturk pledged s1.0G3, loo to a Liberty loan, an over subscription oT s297, ,100. n'he subscrib- CTS numbered 5.4s2, one-third of the population.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
ABINGTON

The men of the Congregational church met Thursday to repair the church sheds. Dinner was furnished by the ladies at Grange hall.
 The meeting of the Red Cross was held at Library hall Thursday after noon. Over $500 has been donated to buy sheets.
 At the Congregational church Sun day the infant son of Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Medhury was christened Sawyer Eldredge.
 MT. and Mrs. c. A. Sharpe spent the week end in Springfield, Mass.
 Master Fred Geedridge returned Wednesday to St. Marks school after three weeks vacation.
 Miss Mary Wilbur is at the Day Kimball hospital, i'll with influenza.
 John Peal and family have moved to the John Johnson farm.
 Virginia Sharpe returned to her school in Danielsen Monday after two weeks illness with influenza.
 Miss Ada Stoddard is in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
STONINCTON

Mrs. Kate Mccormick Cassidy, for many years a resident of Stupingtnn. and who moved to New York city three years ago. died Thursday after noon in that city. She is survived by ! sister. Mary. who resides in ProFi- dence, and a brother, Thomas ]. Nc Corn1ick, of Providence. The funeral vas held Friday with mass of requiem in St. Mary's church. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Stonineton Pointers.
 Patrick Cassidy, brother ot John Cassidy, of Summit street. died in New York Monday. Tha body was inferred in St. Mary's cemetery, in Stonington, Friday.
 Mr and Mrs. G. Saneena have pur- hased from William Robinson a house and lot cn Diving street.
 There will be a game of football OR Owen field this atAernean between a team representing the Norwich Y. NJ c: A. and the Stonington High school team
 John H. Ryan. Jr., and George T. Weeks have been sent from Fort Slo- cum to the officers training camp at Camp Gordon, Ga.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
COLCHESTER

Michael Fedus has purchased the Seth Cavoir place on South Main street
 Rev. Henry A. Blake of Winsted, a former pastor of the Congregational church, was the guest of Hon. F. s. Day Wednesday.
 Miss Jennie Mintz left Wednesday for few days visit in New London and New York.
 The amount subscribed in town for the Fourth Liberty loan was Ss0 790, the quota being s4l.2O0,
 James C. Usher. Sl. died at hts home in Westchester Thursday morning. The funeral will be held todas (Sat- urdayl Rev. E. D. Remington will of- fciate. Burial in Westchester celne tery.
 Word was received here Thursday of the death of Private Henry Fay Tor, 26. at. the camp ill Georgia He went to c4mp in June. His body will he brought here today (Saturday1 for burial He is survived by his father and brother, both of Colchester The state guards held their drill in the Grange hall Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
WEST THOMPSON

Mrs. II. Ramsdell is improving at hospital in Worcester. where she went Tor q surgical operation.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Sprague are at the home of Mrs. Byron Tefft for the winter, to be cared for by Mrs. Tefft.
 George Tent is i'll.
 Friends of Miss Edith Sandstrom learn she has so far recovered from her recent illness as to be able to be on duty again at the hospital in New York
 Miss Millie Kearnes died in Wor- cester last week from influenza. She formerly lived here.
 Rev. Mir. Miller has moved to East Thompson and will hold a service at the West Thompson church Sundays when the weather permits.
 Mrs. Frank Herrick is entertaining her sister from New York.
 Rev. and Mrs. Miller are entertain ing their grandson, Donald Clark, of Eastford, as both MT and Mrs. Clark are ill with the prevailing disease.
 Rev. Mir. Miller was in Eastford to conduct a service at the cemetery for Mrs. Ralph Davis, who died from pneumonia following influenza MT. Davis and one child were very ill at the time, but both have improved. Mrs. Davis leaves, besides her hus- band, four small children.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
STAFFORDVILLE

Newell Delphia. IS, died at the John son hospital Saturday night after an Illness Of eleven months from a shock. He was twice married but is survived only by a brother in California The funeral was held at the M. F. church Monday at 1 o'clock. Mir. NOn Deck oficiated. Burial was beside his sec tad wife in Staffordville cemetery.
 A number of people are i'll with in huenza
 Mrs. Albert Skinner and son of Bol- ton are with the formers parents, Rev. and Mrs Non Deck for a few weeks. Union services have been held in the Congregational church for the last three S0ndays. Next Sunday the pastors subject will be The Blessed . ness Of a Burden.
 Philo West has been spending two weeks with his son. Herbert West and family in Philadelphia.
 Mrs. John Rishton is with her daughter. Mrs. Lila Rishton Tallman in Worcester this week.
 An educated fool is more foolish than an ignorant one.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
GOSHEN

The funeral of Mrs William T, Curry was held from her home Friday at ? o'clock. The service was con- ducted by Rev. Thomas A. Williams assisted by a former pastor, Rev. John H. Knott. One Sweetly Solemn Thought and The Christians 'Good Night were sung. by Mrs. E. L. Water man. There were many beautiful flowers, including two pillows with the words Mother and Wife, crescent from Mir. and Mrs W. c. Thomas, spray from the l.. A. S., spray from her sister, basket of flowers from an aunt, also three large wreaths Four nephews acted as bearers. Burial was in the Goshen cemetery.
 o. L. Stewart of Franklin was re- cent caller at Maple Hill farm.
 Arthur w Lathrop of Hartford was home over the week end.
 Miss Eva Curry is spending a num- Der of days with friends in Springfield, Mass
 The L. 4. s. met with Mrs. Thomas
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
ASHFORD

The community was saddened on Saturday morning to hear of the death of Albert Green, of Fhoenixville, who died with pneumonia. His wife died a little over a year ago after an oper- alton from appendicitis. He leaves two sons. Roland and Floyd. Ec also leaves five brothers. Arthur. Walter, Archie, Harry and Edmond; the last named is seriously ill at his home in Phoenix vile with influenza. He leaves a sister, Nellie Greene in Rockville.
 Mrs. John Greene has returned to Providence after spending the sum- mer at the Oaks.
 Thomas F'itts is spending a few days in Willi5nantic.
 Frank and Charles Irons of Man chester are staying for a few days at Samuel Bates.
 Walter Green is confined to the house by rheumatism.
 Misses lnez and Alice Whittemore are visiting at Frank Greene's, as their schools in Providence are closed on account of influenza.
 Thomas Colburn who has been ill with influenza is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
GRISWOLD

Clocks are to be turned back one hour Sunday, a good thing to attend to, so as not to be at church an hour ahead of time
 H. J. PeckEam with his family, from Taftville,- spent Sunday with his sis- ter, Mrs. W. 4. Edmond.
 Miss Ethei Drake of Hartford spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Walter Johnson.
 Miss Bertha Geer and Miss Mildred Montgomery of Hartford .;r11t the week end at their homes here.
 George Edmond and family of Taft vile spent Sunday with Mrs. Addie Lord
 The influenza patients are all on the road to recovery,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
PENDLETON HILL

Miss Bertha Lewis of Voluntown was a caller here Sunday afternoon
 Clarence E. Maine one of the se- lectmen of the town, attended a meeting of the board last week.
 Mrs. Etta Miner Osborn of Norwich spent Sunday with her son Eiwood.
 School in the district resumed ses- sions week ago Monday. It has not seemed advisable to hold services in the church for the present, owing to the influenza epidemic.
 E. c. Palmer has had his corn put in his silo bX G. Edwin Maine.
 MT and Mrs. Homer Kinney moved to North Stenington village last week.
 Miss Sarah Palmer, who is home from Vermont, and Miss Winifred Palmer, who teaches in East Green Wich, R. l., have not yet been re- called to their schools.
 Results of the privilege of using gasoline Sunday was very noticeable in the automobiles which were driven over the hill on that day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
THREAD

Coats e-cord Thread. eoe dozen WiIIimantic 6-cord Thread-3
 for ................... lSe sew-WeII Sewing Silk in black
 cnly-Ssle Price ........-... Sc Msrrick's Sewing Machine Bob
 bins-sizes 40 to 7o--ssle
 Priee DC noS Kings 6asting Thread 70 to 60
 -Sale Price. For 12c Shamrock Linen Thread-hIaek
 or White-sizes 25 to 6o-
 Sale Price ............,... SC Aunt Lydia's Linen Finish
 Thread--SaIo Price :. ..... 90 H-5 Meroerized Mendins Got
 ton-a large ball--sale Price lie H-s Mercerizsd-H-B Lustrous
 and Ailiand Mending Cotton
 in all eoIors-SaIe Price ..... ec Mending Wool on cards-saIe Merrick's Darnino cotton-3o yds. on spool or eard-ssle
 Price for 5c Ideal Darning Cotton - Sale
 FFlce ........-...'- Ge Coats psrnins Cotton - Sale
 Price ...... .....,.....-.... 4e
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
ONECO

Mir and Mrs. John Maher, Henry Hadley, Mrs Mary Hadley and Oliver Eddy of Nolwood were Sunday visi tors at Mrs. Waite's.
 Joseph DuIuemene was home from Camp Devens Sunday.
 c. D. Wh:tford is confirmed to the house by rheumatism.
 Miss Bernice Bolivar and Mrs. Ar thur Scott of Worcester are caring for A. H. Bragg and family.
 The Ladies' Aid society met We'd nesday with Mrs. R. c. Marriott and tied a quilt
 Elmer. Robbins, 20, died Sunday aft CT a short Illness with DIS umonia. He Is survived by his father, mother, a brother and six sisters. His funeral was held at the M. E. church Tues day, conducted by Rev. G A. Smith. Burial was al Moosup.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
EAST KILLINCLY

Miss Stella Tewgood is absent from the office of the Aseptic Products eom- pany on account of illness
 Harry Sayles visited his sister, Mrs. Clarence Chandler. and her family in Danielson Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. William H, Pray were in Danie!son Saturday.
 Clarence Burgess of Chepachet R. L, was the guest Sunday of local rela- tives
 MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Smith and son Stephen of Putnam Heights called on relatives here Sunday
 Arnold P. Rich is at the assessors office in Danielson for few days on
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
CHAPLIN

Chaplin went over the top and over again, and then some, in the fourth Liberty bond drive, Chaplins quota was 5000, and bonds to the amount of 5,960 were taken.
 Winfield J. Phillips and Earl Streeter started for the Maine woods in MT. Phillips automobile Monday, the 14th, going as far as Bellows Falls Vt, where they spent the night, Tues day they reached Rutland, where they were entertained by MT and Mrs. John L. Copley. MT. Phillips was taken seriously i'll there and a local physician attended him. He remained there until last Saturday, when friends accompanied him to the Hart ford hospital, where he remained over Sunday and came to Willimantic on
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
PRESTON

Harold Robbins, after visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Robbins, left for Fortress Monroe, Va, this week. MT. Robbins has been book keeper for the Tobin Manufacturing Go. of New Britain for the past two years.
 Mrs Samuel Gardner of Pachaug is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. B. Bur dick.
 church last Sunday, conducted by Rev. Charles H. Ricketts.
 There will be services at the churches next Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26

Lieut.. Van Cleye in command. Bayo- ret exercises was the work Of the evening. The basketball team cf the guards praeticed after the drill. They are getting into shape for games with other guard teams
 The funeral of Dr. Edward Bradford Cfagin, the distinguished New York physician, was held Thursday in New Friday afternoon on the 2.45 tram for burial in the Cragin plot in Llnwood cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26

A. Williams Tuesday afternoon. The annual business meeting was held and officers for the ensuing year were elected.
 A. F, Lyman of Columbia was with friends here this week
 Mrs. George H. Foster and Miss M A. Penber of Lehsaen were callers at Maple Hill farm Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
HClOKS AND EYES,
 ETC,

Ice Brass Hooks and Eyes of
 best quality-white or black
 -00 to 4ESale Price. e..... & Atlas Hooks and Eyes in black
 or white-o to 3-Sale Price 6e Pants Hooks and Eyes in black
 or white-Sale Price. .5e dozen See-l Spring and kohineor
 Fasteners-Sale Price ....... 4e congueror, Sonomors and Fly
 grade Fasteners-Sale Price. Sc Perfection and De Long Fasten-
 ers-Sale Price ........... 7e Wilsnap Fasteners-Sale price, se
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26

account of the illness of Mfr. Rutchins.
 Miss Etta AlAEieh has returned home from the Nay kimball hospital in Putnam.
 Robert Sands and family of Bridge port were recent guests. of relatives here. v" t-'f
 Mrs. Henrietta Hines Petter and daughter Julia of 0aKlawf, R. l., who have been guests of Mrs Petter's sis ter, Mrs. Willis Bartlett, returned to their home Monday. 96e
 Miss Doris Smith is .iiINe
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26

Monday, where he is being cared for at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mary Phillips. MT. Phillips condition is re- garded as critical
 No services were held at the church the past two Sundays owing to ths prevailing epidemic