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Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
a holy call to arms.

We are gratefulfor the miracle
wrought In the rRnspartst1sh Of
our soldiers through perilous aeas
and in their delivery on the bat
tie front in time to save the civ.
ilization Of the world.
We are grateful that these
soldiers, fresh from civil life,
fought with the heroism and
fortitude of seasoned veterans,
and won for themselves and
their country the love and ad-
miration of all mankind.
We are grateful that at the
council table and on the field OF
battle American officers and men
exemplifed the ideals OF a
Christian civilization.
We are grateful that a right
eous peace has come to all the
war-weary peoples of the earth.
We are grateful that it is the
infexible purpose of the victors
to dethrone the gun and make
the Christianized conscience OF
mankind the supreme arbiter OF
the destiny of nations.
We are grateful for Woodrow
Wilson that God brought him
to the kingdom for such a time
as this, and through him has
made America the hope of all
peoples who seek blessings of
liberty under laws of righteous
ness.
Therefore, |, Thomas Walter
Beckett, Governor Of North
Carolina, do hereby proclaim
Thursday, November 18th, 1918.
a day of public Thanksgiving. On
that day let US go up to the House
of the Lord and lift up our hearts
in a service of prayer and praise.
"A noble army; men and boys,
The matron and the maid,
Around the Saviour's throne re-
joice,
In robes of light arrayed.
They climbed the steep ascent OF
heaven,
Through peril, toll and pain,
10 God, to US may grace be given,
| To follow in their train.
Done at our City of Raleigh,
this the 18th day of November in
the year of our Lord one thouand
nine hundred and eighteen, and
in the one hundred and forty
third year Of our American in
J dependence.
T. W. Beckett
Governor
By the Governor
Sanford Martin,
, Private Secretary.
Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1918-11-22
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATIONS

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THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATI0NS
By the President of the United
States Of America
A Proclartation.
It has long been our custom to
turn in the autumn Of the year in
praise and thanksgiving to Al
mighty God for His many bless
ings and mercies to US as q nation.
This year we have special and
moving cause to be grateful and to
rejoice God has In his good plea
sures given US peace. 1t has
not come as a mere cessation OF
arms. Mere relief from the strain
and tragedy Of war. 1t has come
as a great triumph Of right. Com
plete victory has brought US, not
peace alone, but the confident
promise of a new day as well, in
which justice shall replace force
and jealous intrigue among the
nations. Our gallant armies have
participated in a triumph which
is not marred or stained by any
purpose of selfish aggression. In
righteous cause they have won
immortal glory and have nobly
served their nation in serving
mankind. God has indeed been
gracious. We have cause for
such rejoicing as revives and
strengthens in US all the best ira
ditions of our national history.
A new day shines about us, in
which our hearts take new cour-
age and look forward with new
hope to new and greater duties.
While we render thanks for these
things, let US not forget to seek
the divine guidance in the perfor-
nance of those duties, and divine
mercy and forgiveness for all er-
rors of act or purpose, and pray
that in all that we do we shall
strengthen the ties of friendship
and mutual respect upon which
we must assist to build the new
structure of peace and good viii
among the nations.
Wherefore, |, Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States Of
America, do hereby designate
Thursday, they twenty-eighth day
of November, next, as a day OF
thanksgiving and prayer, and in
vite the people throughout the
land to cease upon that day from
their ordinary occupations and ir
their several homes and places o.
worship to render thanks to God
the Ruler of nations.
In witness whereof, | hav,
hereunto set my hand and caused
the seal of the United States Il
be affixed.
Done in the District of Colum
bia this sixteenth day of Novem
Der, in the year of our Lord on,
thousand, nine hundred and eigh
teen, and in the independence o
the United States of America tn
one hundred and forty-third.
WOODROW WILSON.
BY the President,
ROBERT LANSING.
Secretary of State.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
FAR BETTER OFF
 THAN NEARBY STATES
Connecticut Fuel Restrictions Are More Lenient Than in Rhode Island.

Those Connecticut business tnen who think they are severely restrict ed by the fuel order closing hours in the state should realize that they are far better off than the merchants in the adjoining states of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, according to q statement issued by the office of the fuel committee of the Connecticut State Council of Defense. fs
 So marked is this difference. it is said, that in the border community where Westerly, Rhode Island, and the village of Pawcatuek in the town Of Stoningten, Connecticut, form one community, the merchants on the Rhode Island side are raising a Vigor- ous complaint because of the many advantages over them which they say
 the merchants on the Connecticut side
 have. The business section of this community is split in two parts by the Pawcatuck river which forms the state line.
 In Massachusetts all places of bus mess are restricted to g a. m. as the opening hour and 6 D. m. as the clos ing hour, except on specified nights when they may remain open until 1C p. m. Show window lights are pro- hibited at all times except Saturday evening from dusk to the closing hour The closing hour for theaters is 10 D
 m. In fuel conservation effort, the
 tro1leys have been ordered to make only every other stop, eand lights ir trolley cars and elevated railroad cars are reduced to five each. No heat is allowed in elevated or surface cars when the temperature is above 25 de.
 grees The night trolley schedule goes into effect at 11.15 p. m. instead of
 a; m. as formerly. Theater matinees | start earlier in the afternoon so a: to let out before the factories and of. | fees close for the day. thus reducing | the peak load" .4 It was said that the proclamation o Governor Holconb restricting hour: | of business until the last of Marcl ! would have been much more drastic
 had it not been for the government
 order for ten holiday Mondays.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
NORWICH ZION CAMP
 TO ASSIST RECRUITING.
Jewish Battalion of British Army Wiii
 See Service in Palestine.

The Norwich Zion camp has been asked to assist in recruiting members for the Jewish battalion of Midd1essx regiment of the British army. This battalion is to be composed of Re- brews, and they will have chance to see service in and about Palestine. The following letter has been received by c. M. Gordon from Jacob De Haas, secretary of the executive provisional oommittes of the Zionist organisations of America:F
 Dear Friend:
 You will be pleased to learn that have received the following letter from Major c. Bromanwhite of the British recruiting mission.
 T have the honor to inform you that we can take and enlist into the British army-previded they pass our 1ned- ieal board-British subjects and friendly aliens. By that I mean the nationals of our allies-exeluding oiti- zens of the United States. Jewish re- cruits will be placed in the Jewish bat talion of the Midlesex regiment of the British army, which unit is composed entirely of Hebrews-bears the shield of David as it's insignia and will be given all the ,to1era ton necessary for the practice of the Jewish faith, and is enlisted for service in the near east Palestine and the adjacent countries.
 We are anxious to obtain as many recruits for this unit as possible, and I would appreciate you efdeavoring to assist me in this worthy work. Pay and allowances will be at the usual British army rates-recf1iitS being re turned to this country, if they so de- sire, within six fi6fitlis of the ternsi- nation of hostilities'
 The provisional executive commit tee for general Zionist affairs has vot- ed the sum of $1,9G0 for comfort kits
 for this Jewish battalion. Already a number of our Russian and Palestiniar friends in New York have enlisted ir it.
 The local camp at a recent fneetinf voted to keep every member in goot standing who enlisted in the service of the battalion. The nearest recruit. ing station for the British army fl which the Jewish young men ri1a1 enlist is at New Haven, at 191 Churcf street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
BURIED UNDER HUNDRED
 TONS OF COAL
Two Men Escape Death at Shetueket
 Coal Yard.

Two employees of the Shetucket Coal company miraculously escaped death Wednesday morning when they were buried under a large amount of coal for over three quarters of an hour Leon Miller and Jacob Savage, the two men who were buried in the coal,
 were engaged in loading cart with
 coal from the smallest bin in the large
 coal pocket of the company when the
 chute became clogged. The two men. leaving the driver in charge of the team, went to investigate the matter. They found that the coal had lodged in such a way that it would. not run
 out the chute. One of the men took Ia bar and poked the coal and imme- diately there was an avalanche which completely buried the two men.
 The driver Of the cart, not hearing any noise within the pocket sent an- other man to investigate. The man
 sent could not locate the two who had gone into the pocket and iinme- diately gave the alarm. Assistance was secured by calling Fire Chief Howard L. Stanton who dispatched
 men 10 the coal yard and went with them to direct the rescue work. The men started shovelirg the coal away and in the course of few min Ites one of the men was located. The man prove dto be Savags. and he was
 hauled out by msaf1s of a rope placed about his body. He suffered only only from nervous shock.
 Dr. Brophy was summoned and at tended the man. Miller, who was buried deeper than Savage. made his exit through the chute First tho soles of his shoes were visible and then with an effort more of his body was
 drawn down through Dr. Brophy ad- ministered a hypodermic just above i the ankle. When Millers hand ap- peared the fingers of both were nov l ing, showing that he was still alive. | His descent was 6rartatic and the
 crowd that had gathered was tense with excitement
 | The ambulance was summoned and
 Miller Was taken tS the hospital where 1 it was found that no bones were broken. although there may be inter- nal injuries At 10 o'clock Wednesday
 evening Mil1er's condition was inn proved and both the men are doing
 nicely. Dr. Louis T. Cassidy and Dr.
 J. w. Callahan assisted Dr. Brophy in caring for the men.
 | It is said there were between so
 and 100 tons in the bin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
DEMURRER ovERRULEp
Judge Gager Finds A. F. Rockwell Has
 Ground For Continuing Action.

In an opinion handed down we'd nesday by Judge Edwin B. Gaeer of the superior court. the fernurrer 6f the New Departure Manufacturing Com pany of Bristol to the suit for g, ,Ooo, : 900 royalties brought against 1t re- gently by Albert F.. Rockwell of Bfis- tel, former general manager of the company, is overruled.
 Rockwell alleges that certain nat ents which were his property were re- tained by the company when his con- nection with it was severed in Jan uary, 1914. and that in October of that year the company ceased paying him royalties. The opinion finds that the company retained title to the patents without compensation ana that Roek- well has ground for continuing his action; but directs that he furnish iYll formation as to the contracts under which he claims the amount sought.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
A SMART COMBINATION FOR
 BUSINESS OR HOME WEAR.
Comprising Ladies' Waist Pattern 222s
 and Ladies' Skirt Pattern 222S.

Check or plaid woolen could be com bined with serge, satin or taffeta, or silk with crepe. It could also, be de- veloped in one material, silk or cloth, and trimmed in any desired way.
 The waist pattern is cut in seven sizes: S4, 3s, SS, 40, 42, A and 4s inches, bust measure. The skirt in seven sizes: g, z4 26 ss. 30, S2 and S4 inches, waist measure.
 A medium Size will require 6 7-S yards of one material 36 inches wide. The skirt measures 1-2 yards at the foot.
 This illustration calls for TWO sep- arate patterns, which will be mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents for
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
PECKHAM STILL LEADS
 WEST SIDE PfNocHLE E
Reeves in Second Place and Bailey in
 Third.

Peckharn and Reeves sti1i hold first and second places in the West Side Pinoch1e Club tournament. but Ha11i- sey who was in third place last week dropped back one place in the stand ing as the result of play on Wednes- day night. The scores made Wednes- day right follow:
 Pendleton. 7,e45; Pecitham, 7,555: A. Jordan, 7,sa0; Railey. 6,s3o; Haskell fro Underwood, s.7oo; c; o:- Hahn. e,seo; 165; Ha1lisey, COTS; A. Hahn, 5,SS5; J. Jordan, 5,235.
 The scores to dateb Peclzhaf1, A. O55; Reeves. 42,025; Bailey, .41,1ee; Hallisey, 41,000; 4. Jordan, 40,S15; c. Hahn, 4O145; Underwood (Haskel1 substitute) 99,770; A. Hahn, 29,535; J. Jordan, S9,36o; Parker. 3s,305; Pendle- ton, 39,14o; Pettis, 3S,535.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
NEW CATTLE FOR
 NORWICH STATE HOSPITAL
Number of the Old Cows Have Been
 Disposed Of.

The herd of cattle which supplies the Norwich State Hospital for the Insane has been thirned out and then strengthened by the addition of naore cattle. The old cows which failed te pass the test have been disposed of and fifty more cows added to the herd.
 Tuesday evening the carload of cows arrived from New York state and but in the barns. These cattle are of the Holstein strain and some of them av. craze 70 pounds Of milk a day. They are all tested cows with a very high rating.
 The addition of these cows gives the hospital a herd of 90 cows of the finest strain and makes tsie herd one of the best in the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

Haven was elected deputy grand mas ter. The other grand officers chosen were:
 Senior warden, Charles P. Perkins New London; junior warden, Charles W. Cramer,, Hartford; treasurer. Je- seph Buths, Hartford; secretary George A. Kies. Hartford; senior dea- con, Frank L. Wilder, Bridgeport; jun- for deacon, Charles H. Beach, New Milford; trustees. Willis L. Mix, New Haven; Isaiah Baker, Jr., Hartford Albert $. Cofnstock, Norwich.
 Grand Secretary George A. Kies re. ported 1920 new members added tt the 10 lodges during the past year There were 4S1 deaths and seventy six members demitted.
 The total membership Dec. 31, 1917 was 2S.f14. net gain for the year 0 1163. The four largest lodges are Hi ram, New Haven, 1898 members Hartford, Hartford 10e6; St. Johns Hartford, s17; Wooster, New Haven
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
,S1O,OOO DAMAGE ACTION WITHDRAWN
Suit Brought Against John A. Beetham Dropped From Superior Court Docket-Two New Divorce Suits Filed Frank Dsnesi Takes Appeal From Decree of County Commissioners Refusing to Grant Him Liquor License
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The ten thousand doifar damage suit brought against John A. Beethafn Of this city by Sadie NJ. NBadaIoni of Montvilfe has been withdrawn from the superior court. notice of the with drawal having been fted with She on Wednesday. The action was brought some time ago on an alleged assault charge.
 Christine Hansen Artis of New Lofi- don has filed a divorce action against Paul Artis of Cincinnati, O., asking the decree on grounds of desertion. The couple were married on August IT, 1910, and her maiden name was Caro- line Hansen. Mrs. Artis claims her husband deserted her May l. 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

The Director General of Railways has refused his assent to the propo- sition of the Argentina railways to aevanee their charges for transporta- tion without presentation of their eign capital with which a large num- Der of the railways have been con- structed, he maintains the right of the government to intervene in the fixing. of railway tariffs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
To Free Your Skin
 of Hair or Fuzz
-.(Boudoir Secrets)

No toilet table is complete without a small package of delatone. for with it hair or fuzz can be quickly banished from the skin. To ren,aYe hairs you merely mix into a paste enough of the powder and water to cover the objec- tionable hairs. This should be left on the skin about minutes, then rubbed off and the skin washed, when it will be found free, from hair or blemish. Be sure you get genuine delatone.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

Blanche B. shannon of New London IS suing Henry Shannon of Springfield, Mass, for a divorce on grounds of cruelty and intemperance. Her mai- den name was Blanche Bergeron and they were married January IS, 1916. The papers in the ease were filed on Wednesday.
 Frank. Danssi of New London has filed an appeal from the decree of the county commissioners refusing to grant him a liquor license. The ae- ton is brought in the superior court against the county commissioners, Charles H. Smith, George H. Bradford and Frederick H. Brown.
 Judgment by stipulation for $1773.4o has been granted in the case of Onufer Sawiski vs Max Lustig.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
Drivers Applications Must Be Sworn
 To.

In spite of the fact that the Auto-
 mobile law requires that applications
 for operators licenses be sworn to be- fore an officer authorized to take oatlis the state auto department Is receiving back fully ene-third of it's applications
 without this very necessary; feature being carried out. There is conse- quent delay while these applications are being amended.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
SOLDIERS ENJOYING ENFORCED
 LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Unable to Return to Forts as Sound is
 Frozen Over.

Many of the soldiers from Fort Wrighti who were iii town during the first of the week are enjoying forced leave Of absence as they are unable to return to their posts as the Sound is blocked with ice and there are no boats running between the island and New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
NOTICE
ANNUAL MEETING,

ANNUAL MEEIINU, The New London County Milk Pro- Annual Meeting for the election of off, cers on Monday. Feb. Ii. A. D. 1918. at o'clock p. m. at the rooms of the New London County Farm Bureau, Thayer Building, Norwich, Conn. All local organizations are requested to send delegates.
 This meeting will also choose dele gates to the Annual Meeting of the N. E. M F. A.. to be held in Boston, Feb. 2S, 1918.
 C. J. ABELIa
 President
 E. WATERMAN,
 Secretary and Treasurer. Lebanon, Conn, Feb. 4, 1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
SOLDIERS AND SAIL LORS What Eastern Connecticut Boys Are Doing In Various Branches of the Service.
Send Greetings to Norwich Moose.

Francis P. Rydik of this city, now with Uncle Sam's naval forces, has written the following letter to Frank B. Hazard. secretary of Norwich, Conn. Lodge No $50. Loyal Order of. Moose:
 On Board U. s. S. G. W.
 February l., 1913 MT. P. B. Hazards Moose Home, Ner- wich. Conn.
 Dear Friend and Brother: Received your letter containing my receipt and case and wish to thank you for for warding it to me. While we were in France met a few of the Moose from different states who send best wishes for all Loyal Moose of Lodge No. $50. Yours in P. A. P.
 FRANCIS B. RYDIK.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
Has Enlisted as Mason.

Frederick A. Hagberg. son Of can< tain Charles A. Hagberg. has enlisted in the regular army. He passed his examinations successfully en Wednes-
 ! day and will enter the service as a mason.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

Washington has given assurances that the British Island Colonies in the Atlantic, which are largely dependent upon the United States for their SUD- plies of foodstuffs, will continue to receive these, as formerly from the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
ELECTED TRUSTEE OF
 MASONIC GRAND LODGE
A. 8. connstock ,Honofed at fsoth An-
 nuaI Communication.

Rev. Dr. William F. English, a prominent clergyman of Hartford. was elected grand master of Masons in Connecticut at the 130fl1 annual com municatien of the grand lodge of Con- 1feetieut A. F. and A. NJ. in Hartford "Wednesday. Wallace s. MaYIe of New
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

Sixty per cent. of the Czechs resi- dent in France enlisted in the French army at the outbreak of war. and many of them have been decorated with French and Russian Orders for bravery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
PERSONALS

Miss Jennie Mintz of Colchester has ben in Norwich this week.
 pr. John T. Black, formerly of New London, commissioner of health, has been nominated to be lecturer on pub- lics health at the Yale School of Med- icine. He said yesterday that he ex- pected to accept tn nomination.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
Dr. [. T. Cassidy ExAminita Physielan

Dr. Louis T. Cassidy of this city has received the appointment of exaf1in- ing physician for the local recruiting station of the U. $. Shipping Board The station is at Sevin's Drug Store and all the recruits are ct be exam ined by Dr. Cassidy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
FUNERALS.
} Joseph Peters.

The funeral of Joseph Peters took place Monday morning from the home of Mrs. Nellie Tanner. at 425 Main street, relatives and friends attending. There were beautiful floral offerings. The bearers were William Lamphere, James McNelly, Frank Dix and John P. Coreoran. At St. Patriel's church, Rev. Peter J. Cuny officiated at the re- quienn high mass. Prof. F. L. Farrell conducted the musical part of the mass. Burial was in St. Joseph's cenl- efnTy
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
Miss Mary Kieiy.

Tuesday morning the funeral of Miss Mary Kielyl took place from the par- lefs of Cummings & Ring. number of relatives from out of town attend ing. There were beautiful floral forms from friends The bearers were Ar thur and Edmund Nely, nephews from Hartford, Frank J. McCone and Staf- ford SkeIly. Rev. Myles P Calvin sang the requiem high mass in St. Patrick's church and Prof Farrell was at the organ. At the close of the mass Mrs. F. L. Farrell rendered Jesus. Lover of My Soul. The body was conveyed by auto cortege to St. Mary's cemetery for burial in the family plot.
 Miss Kiely died Feb. and for a long time had been an invalid. She was the. daughter of the late John and Mary Conan Kiely.' For years her father was employed in the car shop on North Main street. Miss Kiely lived at F Pratt street and her pelas- ing, agreeable ways won her many friends
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

The first four ever ground in New foIndiand has just come from the mil
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

pr. James L. Moriarty, N. F. A., 's1, of Waterbury, son of Mrs. James Mo- fiarty, of Norwich, was commissioned captain, not first heutenarS, as stat Cd in a recent notice. Captain Mo- riarty is now with the United States forces oversea.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

The Lyme community woodchopping bee was held Monday The men work ed all through the snow and piled up nearly 30 cords. Tie oldest man cut 3 cord, Abe Way won the rubber boots. The wood finds ready sale at $6.50 cord.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

An exchange notes that Dr. F. R. Comber, formerly of Hartford and an aaurnnus of the Connecticut Agricul-
 tual college, Storrs, and Of the Chi eago. Veterinary college, is new To- 6ated in Petoskey, Mich, wh0.e he has established an office.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

Mayor Brown of Norwich has just called the attention of the city ceun- ell to the fact that the prevalence of the social evil as 1t affects the men of the army and navy of the United States is matter of national con- cern and that Norwich must be kept olean--Westefly Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

Franklin Chapter, No f. R. A. M., will receive an official visitation from R. E. Henry R. Tisda1e, Grand Scribe, on Thursday, Feb. 2, at Masonic Tenn pie, at 7.30. Work in the Mark Mas ter Degree. Banquet at close of work,
 -ady.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
A SPECIAL MEETING

of the Broadway Congregational Church. Incorporated, will be held in the Sunday School room of the church to vote on proposal to change the name of the church to ~rhe. United Congregational Church in Norwich. connecticut. Incorporateds given at the Annual Meeting of the church on Jan. 24th. and -1on Sunday. Jan 27th, and also to transact any other business that may properly come before said meeting.
 E. P. BISHOP.
 H. c. PECK
 Trustees. Norwich. Conn. Feb. l. 1918.