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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13

erty Is changing hands than there
was month ago, and 7 believe that
we are near the end Of the wintry
dull period 1 have made out more
deeds in the past week than I made
out in the previous four all together,
and they were all cash deals, nc
trades Dealers IN valley lands say
that they are experiencing a pickup
also. so that I guess the spring will
bring a general revival OF invest
ment-"
'aiotorizlng the city fire depart
ment was q good move for the city to
make" said Capt. J. J. Sullivan. y
have been connected with the FL
Paso fire department ever since there
has been a payroll. I trained the
first horse that was ever used in this
city on a fire engine During the 20
years that have been in the depart
ment We have answered many fire
calls and I tell you, the motorization
OF the fire department has done won
ders to increase the efficiency. II Is
a great deal more economical. sup
pose, but in my mind the increased
efficiency is the one big talking point
in favor Of the motor engine. In the
old days when we used horses, just
as you would get to the fire, the
horses in most cases would be played
out. but the motor is Just as respon-
sive after a long run as II was when
you start out The motor is equally
as safe and the certainty OF getting
to the fire Is almost as assured as
with the horse"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13

Where is the fellow who used to moan that e Pas
would go broke there were racing in Juarezs
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13

Russia decides she is out of the war The of th
world found that out long ago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13
FAYoRs CHURCH ADS.

Stockton. Calf. Feb. ls.-Thers IS
q business side TO everything. even
Christianity. in the opinion OF Rev.
e v. Stivers, pastor OF the First
Christian church. who told the Stock
ton Ad club that churches should ad-
vertise 70 get the best results.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13

Women ambulance drivers In London
wear steel helmets for protection against
flying fragments OF aero bombs.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13

lshef readers frss OF
any and all subjects
resources OF the va
igress and the many
Three cents IN post
Information wanted
J. Haskin. pirector,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13

~ Y father believed that there
NJ was oil near FL Paso and Il
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13

Things are looking up" said J.
D. Allen Considerably more prop
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13

reau at Washington furu
answers 70 questions on
ID from the IN { aralleled
the great Library u Col
service at Washington
Quiry. STATE clearly the
nation Bureau. Frederis
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1918-02-13

The 81 Saso Herald Information Bur
charge. with accurate and authoritative
concerning which information can be hai
rious federal government departments. q
experts and scientists In the government
age for reply must accompany each inc
and address The E Paso Herald Inforl
Washington. D. c
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
JEWETT CITY
Gordon Willis Gives Farewell Dinner for Theodore Robinson-Committees Named for Baptist Sunday School Picnic-Red Cross Notes.

Saturday afternoon Gordon Willis gave a farewell dinner at his camp, Pinehurst, on the banks of the Quine- baug in honor of Theodore Robinson, who has joined the navy, and left on Monday morning for New London The men of the party enjoyed a ball game while the women made an appreciative audience. At 7.30 all enjoyed the de- licious dinner prepared and served by the men under the direction of MT. Willis. The menu included roast stuffed chicken, gravy, mashed pota- toes, string beans, olives, pickles huckleberry pie, oranges. bananas and lemonade. Those present were Gordor. Willis, MT. and Mrs. Theodore A. Rob- inson, MT and Mrs. F. E. Robinson, Mir. and Mrs Fred Tipton, Earl Rob inson MT and Mrs. Frank Wilcox. MT and Mrs. Henry Olson, Mir and Mrs Curtis Hull, Miss S. K. Adams of Jewett City, MT. and Mrs. Walter Crooks and Mrs, John Jordan of Nor Wich.
 Social and Personal.
 Perle Whitford of Warren, R. l.. is at his fathers, L. Y. Whitford's, on a return trip from Philadelphia.
 Abraham Scott leaves today for Camp Devens.
 IMFS. JOnn I. stewart and MISS Irene Stewart leave today for Providence, D. L, and Norton Mass, to visit rela- tives
 Private Leon G. Young, Co. B, 5oth engineers, has arrived safely overseas.
 Red Cross August Schedule.
 During August the Red Cross room 1 will not be open for sewing Wednes- days, but will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays The runners will be at the room during the month. but it is hoped more people will be there on the days the room is open so that the amount of sewing will not diminish. Picnic Committees. The Baptist Sunday school picnic will be held the second Saturday in August at Pachaug on Charles Nor gan's property. The general commit ice is Charles I. Babcock, Rev. M. D. Fuller and Deacon D. L. Phillips. The refreshment committee is the Eccleston class Mrs. E. c. Wilcox, teacher; amusements Fred Clarke, G. H. Prior, Royal Babcock, R. P. Gardner. Tyled 1 Gilbert, Earle Palmer and the girls in R. W. Dearnley's class; transporta- l ton. R. W. -Dearn!ey, Arthur Frink and | Fred Clarke: lemonade and ice cream, E. NJ. Gray. Nelbert Myott, Earle Gil bert and William Crumb.
 Metored to Jamestown. Mrs. G. H. Prior, Miss Alice Brown and Miss Ida Foster were guests of Mrs. A. NJ Clarke on an auto trip to 1 Jamestown, R. l., this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

Sunday to spend a week with MT NoeIs mother, Mrs. Lizzie Noel, of Warrenville.
 Mrs McCIoud of Willimantic has been visiting Mrs. T. J. Watts. Miss Nellie Connor spent a day in Norwich recently.
 Mother and Children III.
 Mrs. Garrett W, Smith is i'll with measles at her home. Her children, Helen, Muriel and Harlow, have mild form of scarlet fever. Miss Fannie Smith is boarding in Willimantic and MT. Smith is staying with MT. and Miss Babcock.
 Fremen's Outing.
 The members of the South Windham fire department enjoyed an outing at The Grove" near the Shetucket river, Sunday. There were 25 in attendance. The feature of the outing was the big feed prepared and served by Tom Johnson and Burreu Barber Clam chowder was served at II a. m. and the bake was put on at 3 D. m.
 Two Flags Dedicated
 The dedication of the service flag at South Windham took place Saturday evening at the Four Corners. The American band furnished inspiring music. Addresses were delivered by Rev NJ. R. Plumb. pastor of Windham Center Congregat tional church and First Selectman Ernest P. Chesbro The flags were unfurled by Miss Mar celia hegler and Miss Tillie Colbert who were dressed in white. Rev. M R. Plumb spoke briefly on the tive flags, the American and service flags and the significance of both. Select | man Chesbro spoke of the Army Be hind the Men Behind the Guns and urged all to get in line to help the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
WEEPING ECZEMA SOON RELIEVED
4 Perfect Treatment For This
 Distressing Complaint

" AS1N1s fT had an attack of Weeping Eczema; so bad that my clothes would be wet through at times.
 suffered terribly. I could get no relief until I tried 'Fruit-a-tives tor F,-u3 Ltver- Ta6Lets) and 'Sootha salva'. The first treatment gave me relief. Altogether, have used three boxes of 'Sootha Sal7a' and two of 'Fruit-a-tives' and am entirely well''.
 G. W. HALL. Both these remedies are sold by dealers at 50c. a box, 6 for $2.50, or sent by FRUTT-A-TIVEs Limited, OGDENSBURG, NY.
 'Fruit-a-tives" is also put up in trial size which sells for 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
MYSTIC
Jerry Northrua Home from Hospital Arrivals oversea-campers Return from Pleasant View.

 from Pleasant View.
 William McKone has received word from his brother, Luke Mckone. that he has arrived safely oversee.
 MT. and Mrs. John W. Macdonald received a cable message from their daughter, Miss Sara MacDonald who is a Red Cross nurse in France. The message read: Safe and we'll" Mrs. .J. M. Whitman has returned from a visit in Voluntown.
 Charles Dunn of F1atbush, N. Y. has been the guest of Harry MacKen- zie for two days,
 Home from Hospital.
 Jerry NorthupS who has been a pa tient in Lawrence hospital for nine weeks, suffering from appendicitis, is able to be brought to his home or Pearl street.
 Mrs. Clarence H. Williams has re- turned from visit at the Cold Spring house Wickford, R. I. Leaves for Nova Scotia.
 Mrs. Romain Sutherland left Tues day for a visit with relatives in St Johns, N. S. She was accompanied as far as Boston by her daughter, Miss Mae Sutherland Miss Fennef Ma1Son IS VlSlLlng, II Leominster, Mass.
 Miss Gladys Stone has returned af' ter three weeks visit in Springfield. The w. c. T. U. is to hold a parlol meeting with Mrs. William Crandal on Tiverton avenue next Wednesday Aug. ,.
 Herman Konklin has returned iron a weeks visit in New York.
 Mrs. Harry Meyers and son Harr! are spending two weeks in Attleboro Mass.
 camped at the Shore.
 Mrs. Henry Meyers, Mrs. Benjamin Cottrell Mrs. Herman Konklin, Mrs Ezra Daboll have returned from ; weeks camping trip at Pleasant View Merton Searl, U. s. N, who l1a been home or furlough for nin weeks, and who returned to Brooklyn navy yard Saturday, has been sen home again for two weeks, not beini able to fill his duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
NO BADGES HEREAFTER
 FOR REVENUE MEN.
Credentials Will Be Pocket comrnis-
 sions After First of August.

From and after Aug. 1 no badges are authorized to be worn by internal revenue officers, and any person pre- suming to act under the authority of a metal badge as a United States reve- nue officer should he treated as an i'm postor, according to a notice issued by the treasury department.
 Revenue officers will carry, instead of badges, pocket commissions, which must be shown upon demand and no other credentials should be recognized.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

boys. The service flag was given by Walter Abbe, Jr., and the American flag by Guilford Smith. The expenses of the dedication were footed by resi- dents of South Windham. The service flag contains 13 stars. The young men of South Windham who are now in the service are James Adams, William Eackus, Everett Baker, Frederick Clinton, Arthur Colbert, Perry Crane, Charles Deschenes, Ernest Hunker, Carl Johnson, Clement Kegler, Louis Rathbun, Ralph Scribner and Percy Scribner
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
STONINGION
Fire Parade and Inspection Saturday, Aug. 1oth-Four Men Penaiized For Keeping Unlicensed Dogs.

The borough fire department will nave its annual parade and inspection Saturday afternoon. Aug. 10, the real anniversary of the battle of Ston- ington. It has been the custom of the department since it's formation to pa- rade on the Saturday afternoon near est the anniversary date, which this year happens to strike the actual date There are not many places ir the state able to give real old fashioned fire men'S parade, marked by the absence of new-fangled motor driven fire ap- paratus
 Stonington Pc intars.
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Pendleton have returned to their home in Flush ing. after a visit to borough relatives. Their daughter, Ellen, will remain for two weeks
 Rev. and Mrs. Henry Clarke and daughter Louise, who have been in Stoningtoh ten days, left Tuesday for their home in Racine, Wis. En route they will stop q few days at Bristol Conn, where they were formerly To- cated
 After brief visit in the borough Otho O'Sullivan has returned to his home in Willimanuc.
 in the Stonington town court for Pawcatuck men were fined s and costs each for harboring unlicensed logs. On promise to pay the costs and comply with the law, the fines were remitted. .
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
SOUTH WINDHAM
DunIevy Family to Visit Shrine of Saint Anne-Mrs. Garrett w. Smith and Children IlI-Dedcation of Two FIags.

Arthur Slate returned Saturday from Crystal lake, Eastford, where he has been Camping with the Boy Scouts. Mrs Cnappell had as her guests during the week her grandson and his wife, Mir and Mrs Walter Rathburn, of New Jersey. MT. Rathburn was in the recent draft. coming home to go. Perry Crane, Burrell Baker and Charles Deschenes also went from South Windham
 To Visit Famous Shrine.
 John Paul Dunlevy and his sisters, Misses Julia, Nellie and Lenora Dun levy, are to spend ten days or two weeks at the shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre in Canada.
 Outing Notes.
 Mrs. Lyle Smith and children are visiting relatives in Worchester.
 Howard Daley of Stafford is the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. John Holden, ST,
 Mrs. Richard Lewis is i'll at her home with Bright's disease
 Mrs. Mary Crane and her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Noel. and child left on
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

Leslie Abell, of New London, fire man on freight train, which stopped at East Greenwich, Monday after noon, attempted to board tke iocomo- i've as the train was moving cut, but le lost his grip, falling against the engine. His right shoulder was dis located. Dr. Phillips put the shoulder back in rlace Abell was taken to New London on the freight train.
 Local Laconies.
 Rev W. J, McNeill, acting pastor of Pawcatuck Congregational church, is in New Rochelle cn. visit to his son, who is soon to enter an officers train ing camp in the south.
 AS a result of the patriotic address by John kendrick Banks at Watch Hill the sum of $3.275 was raised to aid the work of the American com mittee for devastated France.
 Miss Carrie Arnold, librarian of the juvenile department of the Westerly Public Library, is on two weeks va cation at NorthfeId, Mass Miss Sal lie E. Coy, in addition to her other du- ties at the library. is substituting fo1 Miss Arnold.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

purpose, and hopes to secure sufficient funds to complete the work this fall.
 Aubrey Winter has been called for limited service and has arrived at Camp Syracuse, where the men are trained for guards and firemen at the ports of debarkation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

Clarence Winsor started for Geor- Eia un the 630, from Plainfield, to spend a months vacation with An thony Barwick, pastor of the Plain field Congregational church, and Mrs. Barwick
 business caller iu Norwich on Tues lay.
 Warned to Keep of Tracks.
 George Babcock, station and yard asen- for the x. T., N. H. < H. R. R., in Plainfield. says, concerning walk ing Cn the tracks: For many years the people of Plainfeld have been 1sked and urged not to walk on the tracks. hut in the last few years as the town increased in population more Leopie walk along the railroad. As a result of the dangerous chances they took d .eW were injured and killed. During the last few months railroad officials put up signs warning tke peo- De 10 keep off the tracks. For the past few weeks the people kept off but they gradually began 10 come on as before. If any children are caught trespassing on the road their par suts will be responsible for the of 'ense. This is the third and last warning for those who trespass on -ailroad property. Many are mistaken when they think coming from Krauss' IaI is forbidden as much as walking 1n any part Of the tracks. All who Ire caught will suffer Imprisonment and fine
 Rifle Clubs Scores.
 The Plainfeld Rife club at it's weekly shoot in krauss' hall Tuesday even.ng made the following scores. Lawrence krauss showed his ability by taking high honors with 29S. The scores. Lawrence Krauss 23S, Arthur Chase 231, George Hutchinson, Jr 236 George Babcock 234, Isadore Mercier -3i. John Lee 229. James Bottomley 22s Edward Mercier 225. Charles Hutchinson. ST. 20, John Leahy 22O, Carl Mathewson POS. James McNulty Ig9.
 Harold Burke was in Norwich on Wednesday.
 John k.ilyss was a visitor in Nor Tich Wednesday afternoon
 Mr. ana Mrs Keefe with their daushter Mary, of Waterbury, have returned after spending a few days with the:r son. Rev. William A. Keefe
 Notified to Report.
 Lucian Marcaurelle spent Wednes- N@r ''-rA- 4-AeNt4 V VS III NlJOSup. f4G ward Morrissette and he, who recent Iv enlisted in the navy. have been mo- tihed to report Saturday.
 Father Keefe attended a meeting ir Hartford Wednesday.
 Thomas Campbell and son Herbert and Ernest Allard were callers ir tentervilie, R. l.. Tuesday evening They motored back in MT. CampbelTs automobile
 Paul 4 Southard was in Danielgor Wednesday.
 @ Michael Sada was a business caller in New Haven Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

The articles of association of the Christian Advent Society of Brim- field, Mass, drawn in 1867, were but recently filed in the registry of deeds. Through some inadvertance at the time the papers were drawn these articles were not recorded, as was required under the statute.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
4 Cheerful Thouaht.

Just because you don't get what you so want don't jump to the conclusion hat you are not going to get what you don't want-Philadelphi Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
COLUMBIA

Lake Neighbors Present Handsome Army Blanket to Herman Brown Party for Pleasure of Fresh Air Kiddies-Whist and Popularity Con- test.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
Given Army Blanket.


 Given Army Blanket.
 Herman Brown and Raymond Ly- man have been called to Camp Devens. Friends of Mir Brown at the lake pre- sented him the best blanket that could be obtained in Hartford.
 Mrs. Tipper, with her mother and son, has arrived at their residence near the green for the summer.
 chiIdren's Party.
 Mrs. W. H. Yeomans gave a party last Wednesday to the little people of the vicinity in honor of two children sent here by the Tribune fresh air fund. The children left for home Monday, having been here two weeks. Lay Reader to officiate. Charles K. Hitchcock, who is the lay reader of St. PauTs Episcopal church in Willlmantic, will have charge of the services there in August, dur ing the absence of the rector, Rev. Walter F. Borchert For Red Cross Benefit
 A whist party for the benefit of the i local chapter of the Red Cross was held Thursday evening. About S5 were present, most of them engaged at the card tables. As the result of a contest, Miss Evelyn Woodward was voted the most popular young lady in town and was awarded a handsome sewing table.
 Mir, Avery. who is engaged in Colts Fire Arm Mfg. Co. in Hartford, has returned with his family to his home in East Hartford after a weeks stay at his cottage on the green.
 The Girls Friendly society of St Paurs church, WiIlimantic. had ar outing on the grounds of Mrs. Fanny Dixon Welch at the lake last Satur- day.
 Improving Cemetery Approach.
 An effort is being made by Mrs " H. Yeomans to have the approach tC the cemetery improved. She has al ready received contributions for tha
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
IN AND ABOUT WESTERLY
State Sending 219 Coored Men Devens Today, 28 From Local Divson-Rear Admiral Herbert o. Dunn Subject of Sketch = Miss Edith B. Holmes Drowned While Bathing.

the appeal of. near relatives, as the
 girl understood the wants of the old
 man better than anyone else. and he treated her as though she were his own child.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
PLAINFIELD

Agent George 5abcock Warns the Public to Keep Of Railroad Tracks Rifle C'ub's Scores.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
Would Have to Ge Plueked First.

Congresswoman Jeanette Rankin suggests that this country adopt a national flower. Why not take the various state flowers and adopt a na- tional bouquet et?-San Antonio Light.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

MT. and Mrs. Allison L. Brink have received word that their son Henry has arrived Safely overseas.
 MT. and Mrs Caspar Isham, whose wedding MT and Mrs Alonzo Little recently attended in Boston. have been in tnWn for a frief visit
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

my head in the form of water blisters that burst. My skin was sore and l had my flesh torn to pieces from the itch- ing. I never slept and I cried constantly. What hair I had on my head came out 14roa1aAaIu
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

My mother was about giving up all hopes. After months of sleepless nights caring for me, friend recom- rended Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She perseGred and after she had used six boxes of Cuticura Ointment and eight cakes of Cuticura Soap was healed" (Signed) Miss Carrie Doyle, e67 Saratoga St., E. Boston, Mass, June 27, 1917.
 For hair and skin health Cuticura Soap and Ointment are supreme. Sample Each Free by Mail. Address post. card: "Cuticura, Dent. R, Boston. Sold
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01
ECZEMA AWHENNOT
 ONE YEAR O[D
On Neck and Head. In Water BIisters. Itched and Never
 Slept. Cried Constantly,
HEALED BY CUTICURA SOAP AND OINTMENT

"I was not year oldwhen first got eczema. It came around my neck and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

Clarence Winsor started for Geor- Eia un the 6.30, from Plainfeld, to spend a months vacation with An thony Barwick, pastor of the Plain field Congregational church. and Mrs. Barwick
 Mrs. Henry Starkweather was a uusiness caller in Norwich on Tues-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

"AdmiraI Dunn's forty-Five years in the navy have been marked by wide diversity of service, including com mand of the Idaho when he was a captain: and such shore duty as su- pervisor of New York harbor, and in spector of engineering materials. When the United States entered the war, Admiral Dunn. who attained flag rank in 1915, was in command of Di- vision Five of the battleship force of the Atlantic fleet. with the Correcti- cut as his flagship
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-01

Two hundred end nineteen colored men, selected from seventeen of the twenty-tWo divisions in Rho1e Island will entrnin at Providence this (Thursday) morning for Camp Dev- ems, all qualified for general military service Those from State Division, No ], are twenty eight. as follows:
 Norman NJ Nibblins, 1S0 High street, Westerly; Clarence Henry Graves, Of Wakefield: Walter F.s Thomas. Eat Greenwich: William I. Hill. Narragan- sett Pier; Frank Robinson, Lafayettei Ernest NJ. Rhodes, Peace Dale; John Edward Wamsley. 159 Main. Westerly; James Robinson, Hartford: James H. Wamsley, Usquepa ugh; Robert Tyler, Slocum; Percy L. Perry, Westerly; Paul K. Noka. Wakefield: Ralph A. Gardner, 23 Dayton, Westerly. Will liam A. Hazard. Narragausett Pier; Jerry T. Wamsiey, Usquepaugh, Her bert A. C. White. Peace Date; Chris topher X. Noka, Wakefield; Frank Perry, Jr., S4 Liberty, Fawcatuck; Walter M Weeden. 121 Franklin, Nor wich: Harold A, Hazard. Wickford; Fred A Hill, Earragansett Pier; James NJ. Hazard. Kingston: Cyrus H. Brown, q Clark, Westerly; Charles B.. Wales, East Greenwich; Rowland F. Hazard, West Kingston Hazard C.. Brown, Bradford; Erastus N. Hopkins, Carolina; William D. Gaskin, German town, Pa; Clarence E. Randall. East Greenwich.
 William Matthews. 522 Main street, New London, is selected from Ward 1, Providence, and Manuel Lopez, of Groton, from State Division No. 2.