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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-13
SILVER DEMAND EXCEEDS OUTPUT,
 REPORTS SHOW

The demand for silver was so great during the last four months of 1917 as to indicate a near-famine. Several causes were responsible. First in inn portance were the embargoes placed upon gold and silver shipments by Great Britain, the United States, world the boarding of gold has been going on since the beginning of the war, and the taking of gold coins out of circulation increased the demands for silver, nickel, bronze and other token coins. Germany appears to have secured silver, nickel, and bronze coins in great quantities in France Italy, and Holland and caused a shor- tage in those countries.
 The Asiatic demand for silver is due to trade prosperity and to the finan- cling of the great armies and indus trial works Great Britain is support ing in India, Mesopotamia, Western Arabia, East Africa, Palestine, Egypt, and the Soudan. The Indian currency circulates in these countries, and the demands these extraordinary expendi- lures have made on India have taxed the Indian coinage acilities to the ut most. India has been an extensive buyer of silver in the Oriental, Lon don and New York markets.
 The worldwide demands advanced the price to unusually high figures. In September it exceeded the dollar mark for the first time since 1890.
 The average price of silver between 1913 and 1916 was 55.57 cents an ounce. The average between Jan. l, 1913, and Dec. 31, 1917, was 61.S4. The average increase in price in 1917 was over 24 per cent.
 The increase in price commenced to gather momentum in September, 1916. and steadily rose until 1t eliminated in dollar silver in September. Pend ing a readjustment the principal buy CTS have agreed upon SC cents an ounce as the highest price they are prepared to pay.
 While the United States is second to South Africa as a gold producing country, it stands easily first in sil- yer. Nearly half the worlds supplies are obtained from America.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-13

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-13
PYTHIANs GET JEWELS

Veterans jewels were presented last evening to Joseph I. Peabody, 37 years a member, and to c. A. Hotch- kiss, 40 years a member, by Mithra lodge, Knights of Pythias. Charles Andres making the presentations. The honors came as complete surprise to the recipients. Both are past chancellors of the lodge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-13
TODAY'S WANTS

ALL GOODS PLEDGED from No. 7SO5 July 24th, 1917 to Aug. 12th, 1917 pledge, No. SO5S uncalled for will be sold. D. Litwor, Licensed pawnbroker, 1o4 Congress St.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-13
World of Finance

The worlds mineral census indi- cates that silver deposits are widely distributed. The principal silver out put is made in only a few Countries, of which the United States is the most important This predominance is showing itself of great national im- portance under war conditions. It greatly facilitates the financing of the war and the settlement of our trade balances.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-13
New York Stock
 Exchange Quotations

Reported over the private wires of T. L. Watson & Co.,. Bankers and Brokers, corner Main and John streets, Bridgeport, Conn. Members of New York Stock Exchange.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-02-13
The Worlds Silver Production

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 The American silver production is estimated at about 72,0o0,0O0 ounces per annum in normal times. The pro- duction in 1917 was about 69, 1000, 900 ounces, valued at $56,124,00O.
 The total North American and Gen. tral American silver production ill 1917 is estimated at 130,OO0, 900 ounces valued at s1O5, 5,OOO,OOO, as compared with 13S,O0O,000 ounces, valued at $70,000,O0O in 1915.
 Few mines are now worked exclu- sively for silver. The ores of silver are generally associated with gold, lead, copper, or zinc. In many in- stances the recovery of silver is mere- ly incidental to the working of mines for ores containing metals of more inn portance. Nevada gold ores contain enc part gold to two parts silver, and are chiefly worked for their gold con- tents The Missouri lead-zinc ores are worked for lead and zinc, their silver and gold contents being saved as by- products.
 Should needs for silver arising out of the war call for greater production than the mines are making, it will Cnly be necessary to reopen old mines an develop known silver deposits. The steadiness in the worlds silver out put during the last quarter of a cen- tury has been due to the com parative- ly low price of the metal When sil- yer averages under 60 cents an ounce, as it did for many years, miners are not warranted in prospecting.
 The most importan Silver-producing country outside of the North Ameri- can fields is Peru. Its annual output is 100000 ounces Japap's produc. tion is 5,000,00O ounces. This, how. ever, is not from Japanese mines. It chiefly comes from Australia.
 Australasia produces an average o1 100000 ounces of silver per annum but as her lead and zinc concen- trates, rich in gold and silver, are shipped in large quantities to smelters in Japan, Europe, and the United States, Australia is not properly cred. tied with its silver yields.
 Australian lead and zinc concen. trates will in future be reduced ir Australia.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
GERMANY'S PEACE
 OFFER TO BELGIUM
No Reference Made to Ind0mnitiQS
 in Separate Negotiation

London, Sept 16.-Tt is learned that Germany has made a peace offer to AEolgium. The terms of this proposal gre aa follows:
 That Belgium shall remain neutral until the end oe tho war
 That thereafter, entire economic ami ro!ltical lndepeAdenco of Belgium shall he recon%ttrled.
 That tIlc prc-"3; commercial trea- tieG between Germany and Belgium afoN again Ue put into operation after fhc Wa" for aH indefinite period.
 That Belgium shol use her good offices to secure the return of the Ger man colonies.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
MASSACHUSETTS NURSE
Tells Women How to Get Strong.

Greenfield, Mass.-"E am a nurse and the grippe left me in a weak, rundown condition With a cough my friends asked me to try Ninol. did so and it has built up my strength so that I am in perfect health at the present time and l am recommending Ninol to others. Mrs. r. M. Locke.
 There is no secret about Vinol.-- II owes it's success in such cases to beef and cod liver peptones, iron and manganese peptonates and glycero- phosphates, the oldest and most ia nous body building and strength ere ating tonics. We strongly recon = mend VinOl. The Clark X Brainerd Co.,, Druggists. LiEgetts Ttiker- Hege- man Drug Stores. John I. McBria rty, Nathan Novec1, W. IT. Russell and Druggists Everywhere.
 r. S.--~If you have Eczema try our SaXol Salve. We guarantee it.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

considered and the Flemish minority which aided the German invaders. shall not he penalized,
 The proposal contains no word re- srocting reparation or indemnities, no admission that Germany wrouged Bel <,iUm.
 It is understood that the govern nent has received the Austro- Hun G1rian peace note and also the pro- posal, previously referred to, that all the powers should withdraw their troops from the Aurman territory.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
CIVIL ACTIONS.

Anthony $. Petrauskas has brought suit against Edward Seltzer and oth- CTS for the foreclosure of a mortgage The New Britain Lumber & Coal Go and others have brought action asainst Salvatore Agiala to foreclose on property at the corner of Elm and North streets. The writs were issued by Judge r. B. Hungerford and are returnable to the city court.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
GETTING READY FOR DRIVE.
Local Committee To Be in Charge Of
 Next Sale is Appointed.

Bankers are making preparat tions for the next issue of Liberty Loan bonds and to that end have appoint cd X. J. Slopcr, William E. Atwood, Frank C, Vibberts, Edward N. Stan ley, Frederick s. Chamberlain and T. ( .Looms 10 take charge of the campaign arrangements. The mem bcrs will meet early this week to per feet the arrangements.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
GOES TO AMSTERDAM.

James O'ConneN, for the past few years connected with the local branch of the Mohican Market as veceivine clerk. has been transferred to the Am stoHdam store Of the company and has been given q responsible position in that city. O'Connell is a graduate of St. Mary's school and attended the local High school for two years. Aft CT leaving tho High school, he accept . cd the position he has since held wit tn tho NOhican Co.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16
PORCH CLIMBER SEEN.

John Mulvihill of 54 High street reported to the police Saturday night that two men were acting strangely in that vicinity. One man was observed in the bushes and he was heard to
New Britain herald., 1918-09-16

whistle a signal of warning and then another man was seen sliding down q veranda post of the house at 69 Wal nut street. The two mon ran towards West Main street and disappeared,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
WESTERLY PATRIOT CONGRATULATED
Praise From State Chairman for Going Over the Top Dis rct Leads the state and Has $3445s Above Allotment of $375OOO- Blacksmith P. H. Kelley Sues Mrs Laura Wikins-A. M Mawson Injured-Three Cows in Per- ry Herd Make Record.

followed by little Ned. Norman got hold of the gun, loaded it., and then fired it just. as he had seen his daddy do at the pigeon shoots. The charge went by his younger brother and lodged in the side wall. Both lads escaped injury and luckily no one else was hurt. MT. Reuter- is now in Wal than, Mass, and Mrs. Reuter- and the children are soon to move there.
 Hervey c. Perry of Westerly has a trio of cows that have passed the ad- vanced registry test for the year, and the champion Ayrshire COW of the state of Rhode Island, Dolly Craigenfelt II, 34124, has completed yearly record of 17,563 pounds of milk, 6S6.11 pounds of fat, average test 3.91 per cent. In August Dolly was sick and dropped in milk flow until she was producing six pounds a day. but established the state record under these conditions. At the height of the test she produced S5 pounds or 40 quarts day. Dolly is sired by King of Avon. 11917, and is thus a granddaughter of Howie's Dairy King, who ranks as one of the ter leading advanced registry sires of the breed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01

Farmers are busy with their spring work.
 Mrs Cassius Palmer is suffering a severe cold.
 John Cornwall and Arthur Warner are farming in company this year. Mr. Cornwall has three horses which have come from New York.
 The roads in this section are in the best condition they have been in here for long time.
 Bertha Gallup is visiting Norwich friends. 't
 Recover From Illness. Mrs Harris Boardman with her chi1- dren. Harris and Juliet. returned this week from Attleboro. Mass, where they have been guests of Mr and NIrs Willis Amy for the past five weeks i following three weeks stay in the City Hospital of Providence, suffering from scarlet fever. As a result of the fever, an operation was necessary to be performed on Miss Juliet Boardman fo1 mastorditis. She has entirely recover | ed.
 Ready For Trip Across.
 News from Moves Wheeler, who is at Camp Devens says that they are get ting there overseas equipment ready He is in good health and states tha the men have the best of care taker l of them
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Norwich are hereby notified that | have warrant to levy and col lect a tax of twelve and one-half 12k) mills on the dollar on the town list of 1917. payable May 10, 1918. And for the purpose of collecting the same I will be at the Collectors Office in 12.30 p. nl.. and from ? to D. I1l.. from May 10 to June 10, inclusive, except the following days:
 On Monday. May 20. I will be at the store of William Smith & Co, Norwich Town, from Il a. m. to 1 p. m.
 On Tuesday, May 21. from 10 to 11.So a. m., at the Yantie Store. On the same day at the store of Patrick T. Cornell, Bean Hill, from F m to 1.S0 D. m-
 On "Wednesday. May 2. at Edwad McNamara,s store, Falls, from F m. 10 : On Or Thursday. May 2s, at the dr hg store of John A. Morgan. Greeneviiie, from II q. m to 2 p. m.
 On Friday May q, at the drug stbre of George M. Rathbone, West Stde, froms11 a. m. to 1 p. m.
 On Saturday, May %, at the Peoples Store. Taftvi les. from 12 m to g p.
 John G. Potter & Sons. East Side, from. l a. m; to l D. m.
 Al persons. snesgleetins this nltiee will be charged legal fees and addi- '' THOMAS A. ROBINSON
 Collector. Dated at Norwich. Conn. April 1T. 1918. arr1TW
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
BETTER THAN CALONEL.
Thousands Have Discovered Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are
 aHarmleSs Substitute.

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-the substi. tute for calomel - are a mild but sure laxative, and their effect on the liver is almost instantaneous. They are the result of Dr. Edwards determination not to treat liver and bowel complaints with calomel. His efforts to banish it brought out these little olive-colored tablets.
 These pleasant little tablets do the good that calomel does but have no bad after effects. They don't injure the teeth like strong liquids or calomel. They take hold of the trouble and quickly correct it. Why cure the liver al the expense of the teeth? Calomel sometimes plays havoc with the gums. Sod strong liquids. It is best not to take caIomel, but to let Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets take it's place.
 Most headaches ~dullness" and that lazy feeling come from constipation and q disordered liver. Take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets when you feel doggy" and sheavy." Note how they ''clear" clouded brain and how they 'perk up" the spirits. 10c and 25e a box All druggistA .
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
Robinson
STONINGTON
Committees to Settle Housing Problem - Engagement Announced - Fish Shipments by Express.

The committees of the Stonington Board of Trade and the shipyard off cials were in conference Tuesday and discussed the housing problem, which must be solved if shipbhlding is to be speeded up at the local yard, where two vessels are now in course of con- struction. Three hundred more men will be added to the present force as soon as adequate accommodations for them are secured. It is probable that the old hotel building, Potter building and Muller building will he converted into quarters for the workmen.
 Stoninqton Pointers.
 Mrs. Edwin |. King and children arrived Tuesday and will remain dur ing the summer with Mrs. Charles P. Trumbull at her home in Main street
 The enga cement is announced of Miss Alice M. Day Savage to Homer W. Wheeler.
 Contracts for signature have been sent to all the teachers in Stonington schools.
 Stonington fishermen now make shipments to New York and Boston by express instead of by freight as here tofore
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
COVENTRY
War Slides, Patriotic Address and Sale of Liberty Bonds at Chapel HaII- General News.

Rev. Mir Rossnage1 will move into the parsonage in June.
 The Red Cross met for an all- day session at the chanel Wednesday.
 A Patriotic Evening.
 Wednesday evening in the chapel hall the Red Cross gave an entertain ment which consisted of stereopticon slides of the war Mrs. WeIch of Co., lumbia gave very interesting talk on the great work that the Red Cross is doing in different places. Mrs. l. P. Fiske, dressed as the Goddess of Lib erty. sold quite a number of Liberty bonds. Popcorn was sold and games were played. All enjoyed the even ing.
 The Ready Helpers met in the chapel Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Alice Peaslee of Rockville is visiting her broth"r. F. w Chase.
 Mrs. Lucy R. Haven has returned home from visiting friends in Massa chusetts.
 Mrs. Rose Johnson of South Coven- try is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Irv- ing Loomis. | F. w. Chase has a horse that has spinal meningitis.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01

vices at the Baptist church Sunday morning. As each member passed ;n he was presented a. carnation. Mir. Clark delivered an excellent sermon on Friendship, Home and Truth.
 Cards from F. Edmond Rogers and Lewis La Bounty of the U. s. army were received by their friends that they had arrived safely in France
 Norman Lathrop has sold a house and land situated on the road to Per ryvlile, to William Brown.
 Mrs. Ralph H. Melcer, president. en- tertained the Home Missionary socie- ty at her home Thursday afternoon.
 Howard Rogers has obtained a li- cense to operate a moving picture ma chine and will operate the one in Robertson's hall
 Mrs. Richard Mathers has received word from her husband who is in France that he is in good health
 The Home Guards are to give an old time southern minstrel show.
 Liberty Day Celebration.
 There was a large attendance Fri. day evening at the Liberty day eel eprat!on. The parade formed at the Montvilie post office and marched tc ttiC biN doN4l : pOSt OH1Ce and car sta ton. The procession was composed of the local company of Home Guards the 3>1erty Chorus. Red Cross nurses in uniform and Third Liberty loan subscribers and was led by a fife and drum corps. A. Bonfoy was fifer and J. P Brown and ". Ames of New London were drummers. From the bank near the car station, Rev Charles c. Tibbetts addressed the crowd. The Liberty Chorus. under the direction of Miss Edith Huggard sang the Star Spangled Banner. The Liberty loan flag won by the towr was unfured bv the youngest bono holder the little child of Rev. ant Mrs. Charles c. T.bbetts of the Meth. odist church.
 Ralrh H. Melcer gave short ad dress in which he stated that he hat i received a telegram from the Libert, Loan committee of Connecticut stat ing that Montville was the first on lis with record up to that date with 2Si subscribers.
 Many at Dance.
 The dance given Friday evening il Rohertson's hall by the Jolly Four wa well attended
 George Chagnon recently received notice that his brother wso. is in U S. service in France had been slight ly wounded.
 | Mrs. Charles Kingsley was badly GU and bruised when she was thrown t, the ground Friday night attending tn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
Miss Laura E. Wood

Committee: Miss Laura E. Wood worth
 Sewing and entertainment commit tees will be- appc:nted by the presi- dent, Mrs. Stearns. The society has just ended it's tenth year. has fifty nine active members and twenty hon. oTary members. Four new members
 were admitted and one died during the past year. There has beer twenty three regular meetings with an ay-
 craze attendance oF twelve members, 1 with thirty-tWc visitors during the i year. Two special meetings were cGilad during the year. ] Trait flowers. provisions crd milk l have been distrihufed among the shut i ins. ncody and ai2i. TAl. annual vis- ] t tn McGtviile p'ireht.llsa pss made, i with lurci1 or the iawn ana s,ifts for ] each Of the inmstae Tie report of ! the trea surcr Miss Eeabe. shows for lt'n wear 9E, H-d Cross work &-o.C9, fr-;i5. f1ay7rp s255l, wl,ists s21
 piano f'~A $@5.I1, collections for the l yaar 22O,90.
 Two dollars has been sent as state 7nd international dues: three dol
 lars to headquarters for rent: five dol
 lars for f.7e book fund for soldiers and
 sailors, five dollars for Halifax suffer-
 CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
Local Laconics.

Major Bourbon A. Babcock is home from Fort Adams on seven days leave.
 The residence of William H. Bur dick in Ashaway was entered Monday night and s2O was taken, including three $5 gold pieces.
 John Gilcrist, 56 died of pneumonia Tuesday afternoon at his home on Granite street. He is survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters.
 Shelby Nicholas, captain of c com pany, Pawcatuck, Connecticut Home guard. has been appointed an inspector in the Connecticut highway depart ment He is now in Hartford receiv- ing instructions.
 The Westerly Boosters is the latest local organization, whose aim will be to aid in the publicity work of Liberty loan and Red Cross campaigns. The original members of the club are Ad- dison Archie, C. Leo Higgins, George B. Utter, Charles Coon, Henry Clarke 1 Frank Friend. Maurice Gilbert, Edgar P. Maxson, Edward McNelly and David Robinson
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
UNCASVILLE
Annual Meeting Of Sunshine Society Enthusiasm at Liberty Day CeIe- bration-Honor Flag Unfurled.

At the recent meeting of the Good Cheer Sunshine society the following officers were elected for the coming year: President Mrs. Augustus c. Stearns; first vice president, Mrs. Fdererick E. Comstock: sevond, Mrs. Grace Mallory; secretary. Mrs. T'rarl5 H. Rogers; assistant secretary, Mrs. Frederick F. Perkins; treasurer, Mrs. Charles L. Beebe; advisory board. Mrs. Nathan A. Woodworth, Mrs Fred erick F. Comstock, Mrs. Thomas w Dolbear. Mrs. John J. Lawless, Mise May Benham.
 Sick and Benefit committee-Mies Peter Taylor. Mrs Belvin H. Turbcr Mrs. Thomas ChNrch, Mrs. John J. IaEless. Mrs. Charles T. Beebe Press
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01

cises were furnished by the pupils of the village school, whose primary teacher Miss E. L: Klein, gave a patri- otic reading. Addresses were made by Rev. Leonard Smith of Spring Hill and Rev. Father John A. Dooley of South Coventry. Sheriff F. O. Vinton was chairman, thus celebrating his birth day. The hall was filled. not an inch of standing room remaining. Great enthusiasm prevailed throughout the meeting. The bond sales are booming in this village.
 Guests at Sheriff Vinton's.
 After the rally in the hall an infor- nal little refreshment party for the speakers and a few other friends was held at the home of Sheriff Vinton, where Mrs. Vinton proved herself a hospitable hostess, as usual.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
SOUTH CRISWOLD

Mrs. Sarah Gi'liver is visiting her gra nddaughter, Mrs. Samuel Shaw
 Mrs. Robert J. Burroughs will spend several weeks at the parsonage
 The Ladies Aid society is to be en- tertained Wednesday, May s. by Mrs P J. Gustafson.
 Oliver NJ Young was a recent guest of relatives in Westerly.
 Frederick Clark of North Stonington was business caller at Albert R. Buttons recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
POMFRET CENTER

MT. Murray has rented the Gay cot tage at Cooper's Corner and entered the employ of George Farquher
 A number from this section enjoyed the trade school minstrel show.
 Miss Furetta Grcsvenor was in Hartford the past week.
 Nelson Platt made a short visit on his parents recently.
 Arthur Grosvenor was in Worcester the past week.
 E. E. Brown is slowly recovering from after effects of grip
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
LEGAL NOTICE.

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY CON- missoners for New London County: I hereby apply for a transfer of a license to sell and exchange spirituous and in toxicating liquors. ale. lager beer, Rhine wine and cider in the building at No. 20 Ferry street. from No. 10-12 Railroad avenue. Town of Norwich. ex- cept in the rooms and apartments In said building, any part or parts of which are cut off or partitioned in such manner as to form booths. side rooms or retiring rooms. My nlace of husi- ness is not located within two hundred feet in a direct line from any churclH edifce or public or parochial school or the premises pertaining thereto. or any .postoffce public library. or ceme- tery- Dated at Norwich, this S0th day of April, A. D. 1918. Dennis Morrissey. Applicant. We. the undersigned. arc electors and taxpayers. owning real estate. of the Town of Norwich. and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application of Dennis Morrissey for 2 license, and hereby certify that said applicant is a suitable person to hc licensed pursuant to said application Dated at Norwich this 3"th day cr nril. A. n 1918. John J O'Nafl A ] Wholey. Nelson c. Disco. Frank B Disco. Bnniamn c TIannis I hereby certify that the above named signe,s and endorsers are electors ard tax payers. owning real estate in the Town of Norwich Dated at Norwich this s0th day of April A. D. 1918 Chas- s. Helbrook. Town Clerk.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-01
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE

By virtue of an order of Court Of Probate for the District of Canterbury, Conn, will sell at public auction or private sale the real estate belonging to the estate. of Susan NJ. Parkhurst For more particular description of said real estate, see application to sell on file in said Court
 EDGAR II. PARKHURST, nayfd Administrator.