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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
Trying to Keep Up With the soche

lFylh9 10 Keep Up With the Soche.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. A Robinson re- ceived the following letter from their son, Winton Robinson, under date of August G. 1918:
 My Dear Forks: It is time to get a line off to you. but you'll have to ex- cuse me for not writing sooner. We have been busy most of the time try ing to run as fast as the Boche did. Our division has given it up for time and three other divisions have been trying it. Guess they have not suc- ceeded any better than we.
 You will be surprised to hear that I am in a base hospital Now go easy. and not worry. it is only my eyes. I wrote you some time ago they were bothering me and this is the first chance I have had to have them test ed. Last night was the first time I have slept on mattress and spring bed for over a year and I made the most of it. This is the third hospital have been in since ~leaving the com pany four days ago. Had nice ride of twenty hours on an English Red Crdes train, the first decent ride I have had in France. I think the town is Mantis. Base Hospital Ali We are near the coast. I wish I could get to LIi6 CV1St dllu SdAl- IOI tue U. D. Am hoping I can be as fortunate as Ora ham was when he went to a special training camp. he is not far from here and when I get my clothes (they take them away from us) I shall try to find him. What do the papers say about the doings of the Tanks lately? I think they arc going some. must let'this rest now.
 Morning of the 7th. Not much neve only to tell you I am dressed and around and hope to be out in a few days. There are boys from every part of the states. The old Connecticut Third went past us the other day and I was with them. How is everythine at home? Don't worry at all. I vii, write often. Love to all.
 NNyTONr
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
FUNERALS
Robert A. Smith.

The funeral of Robert Adley Smith which was held Thursday afternoon from his late home at S5 Saehem street at 2.30 o'clock. was largely at tended by relatives and friends, many coming from out of town. Included in the large number were members cf the various organizations to which Mir. Smith belonged. officers and e1n ployes of the Shetucket company and the Chelsea Savings bank. There was a large number of beautiful floral forms arranged about the caslset. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. c. H. Ricketts, pastor of the Greeneville Congregational church. During the services Eben Learned rendered Lead, Kindly Light, and Abide With Me.
 The Shetueket Mill was closed dur ing the afternoon out of respect for it's general manager This (F'riday) morning the body will be taken hy Undertaken C. A. Gager to Lowell, Mass. for burial where a service will be held in the chapel there attended by many of Mr. Smiths Lowell friends and business associates.
 C. H. Dearbcrne.
 The funeral of Charles II. Dear borne of Central Village. formerly of New London, whS1 died August 26, was held Thursday morning at il o'clock at undertaking rooms in New London Rev. Myron E. Center of .ae Methodist Episcopal church of1ciated and burial was in Cedar Grove cemetery. Be sides his wife. MT. Dearborne leaves three sisters, Mrs. Alvin B. Steward and Mrs. W. D Beckwilh of New Lon don and Mrs. Fred Harrow of Flaw thorne N. J.
 Mrs. Catherine Sullivan.
 The funeral of Mrs. Catherine sul- livan was held Thursday morning with requiem high mass in St. Mary's
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
HOUSEWIVES BEHIND
 ON CANNING PLEDGES

TwoC thousand eight hundred and fifty five housewives in New London county have pledged to can 170,2S6 quarts of fruits and vegetables this summer. Norwich's quota is s. 900 quarts. The amount already pledged anfunts to 60 quarts per family, and still less than one half of the county's quota Is pledged. Seventeen thousand housewives have not yet responded to this urgent call of the government to lay by food for the winter. when canned goods will be scarce, because Of the large amounts being required by Uiicle Sam for the soldiers The first six towns listed below went over their quota in the order listed:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
HlNDMAN SCHOOL HAS
 82 STARS IN FLAG

The latest news from Miss Ruth Huntington of the Hindman Settle ment School at Hindman Kentucky, states that the number of stars on the school service flag has been increas- ed to S2. for the boys and girls who are serving the colors a rumner of the girls having enlisted as Red Cross nurses.
 It is certainly an inspiration towards doing good, when one realizes how these mountain people are helping to carry on' and an incentive to keep this Settlement school whose influence as Judge A. T. Patrick, judge of the Kentucky Judicial district says Cannot be estimated in dollars and cerfs"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
NORWICH HAS 500 CLASS i
 MEN IN THE SERVICE

Norwich all the available men quali- fled for military serVie between the ages of 21 and 31. There only remains about 150 limited service men in class 1C, and seven of these go today, Fri day and 2S on September 6.
 In all from Norwich a trifie over nine hundred men who registered on June 5, 1917 have enlisted>or have been inducted into the service. The records at the local draft board show that 414 men have enlisted, ASA have been in ducted into the service making total of Sss. With the thirty more limited service men leaving within the week
 1t brings the total up to BPS. This does not include those under twenty one and over 31, who have enlisted in | the various branches of the service
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

The pitfalls of the big city and the temptation that beset a young and in nocent girl who comes from the quiet surroundings of a country village into the maeIstrom of city life were gra- phicaIly set forth in the four act melo- drama, A Little Girl in a Big City, which opened Thursday at the Audi torium theatre for the balance of the week.
 The play is put on by an excellent cast under the direction of Aiston and Wood. The author of the production is James Kyrle MacCurdy who fol- lowed the investigation of the Ruth Cruger tragedy in New York and got many ideas which he woven into an intensly. interesting story as well as an object lesson to parentA who neglect their childrens training: The story deals with a young country girls who comes to the big city, wholly unpro- tected and alone She meets a man and woman whom she thinks are heI | friends but are her undoing. The play progresses with increasing tension un- l til the climax when the true charac- 1 ters of her supposed benefactors are disclosed and she is saved from life | of shame.
 The leading role of Laura Nelson the girl, is ably carried by Miss Golds Curtiss who is supported by strong cast including such actors as Miss Rachelle Renard, Miss Geraldine Rus
 sell, Perry Norman; Jack Began anc Charles Haines
 The scenes in the play are yer! 1 good with realistic settings especial
 ly in the second act which shows { 1 section of a metropolitan store and il
 the last act the home setting 0 1 Thompson's mansion.
 Both performances drew large house
 and the audiences were we'll satisfiet with the production which is the sec end which the Auditorium has looked for the coming theatrical season Among other productions that ar booked are Uncle Sam's Bellies, Nut and Jeff in the Woody West, Mrs i Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch and tn Kaiser Be Damned.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30

me feel like a new woman. can work from morning until night and it does not bother me, and l wish all girls who suffer as l did would try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "- Mrs. H. DooLEY, 1lS5 25th Street, Milwaukee, Wis.
 Working girls everywhere should profit by Mrs. Dooley's experience, and instead of dragging along from day to day with life burden, give this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia B. Pink hams Vegetable Compound a trial. IL has overcome just such conditions for thousands of others, and why not for you? For special advice, write Lydia .. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass The result of their 40 years experience IS at your service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
AFTER SICKNESS
Mrs. Page Tells How VinoI Restored Her Strength and Stepped a Cough

Brooklyn. Conn.-"Pneumonia left me weak run down and with a cough for which I doctored for six months without getting better. A friend from Virginia asked me to try Vinol. It healed my cough, gave me a good ap- petite. I sleep well and feel well and strong."-Mrs. Thomas Page.
 Vinol owes it's success in such cases to beef and cod liver peptones, iron and manganese peptonates and gly- .cerophosphates the oldest and most famous body building and strength creating tonics known.
 Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. Engler, Prop, Norwich VinoI is sold in WilIimantic by the Wilson Drug Co.,; in Danielson by the A. w. Williams Pharmacy. and in Putnam by J. F. Donahue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 PASSES RESOLUTION

At d meeting of the directors of the
 Norwich Chamber of Commerce held on Thursday afternoon to take action on the- death Of Robert Adley smith
 a member of director of the Chamber resolutions of respect were passed by the directors. The Manufacturers Blu reau also adopted similar resolutions Of respect.
 Following the meeting about twenty members of the Chamber attended the funeral of Mir Smith which was held from his late home at S5 Sachen street
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30

was placed in charge of the men to leave this morning Those who go today are: Thomas J. Enright intuition worker; Horedore, intuition worker; Joseph Curto. nurse: John Olson foundry man: Gurdon E. Miller. railway clerk; Julius Weidman, mnnition worker; Thomas ]. Cosgrove, weaver
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
GRoToN WOMAN IS
 APPEALING SISTERS WILL

Alleging that she is the only heir at law of the late Mary Ellen Berham of Groton. Martha T. Bishop, her sis ter, has brought an appeal from the probating of the will of Mary Ellen Benham. The will was admitted to probate on July 1. 1918 in the Groton court. Belton A. Copp is executor of the will
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
SEVEN MEN GOING
 TO cAMp iIprnN

At o'clock this CFriday) morning. seven limited service men will leave this city for Camp Upton, Yaphank. L. l., where they will enter the service of the United States in some capacity reported at the local draft board rooms Thursday afternoon and received their final instructions. Thomas J. Enright
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
Taken to Cheshire.

John McAtavey of 429 Hamilton ave- nue was take nback to the state re- formatory at Cheshire on Thursday afternoon. He broke his parole from there on June 20 and was found in this city on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30

Q1B 0EQeES WOulU profit by my advice and take Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vege- table Compound.
 Before l was mar ried, when 1 came home from work at night, l would be
 just worn out with pains whichd hdragged me down. 1 took Lydia 2. Pinkhaui' 8 We g @ table Cem- uolfnd and if made
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30

church at New London. celebrated by Rev. Edward A. Quinn. The bearers ware Daniel and Patrick Devine and Timothy O'Neil, Timothy Sullivan and Daniel Sullivan. There was a large at tendance and many flowers. Burial was in Greeneville cemetery, in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
pERsoNAl..s

Andrew Fritts of the state Pier was a Norwich visitor on Thursday.
 Mrs. A. B. Swan and daughter. Miss Marian Swan, have returned from a three weeks visit with relatives in Scranton, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
Theft Case Goes Over.

The case against Charles Williams of Philadelphia, a tobacco salesman, who is accused of theft went over to August 50, in the police court on Thursday morning. He was not in court.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
sIander suit For s2 .oon.

Kettle Ribicky of New London, brings suit against John Pilat, also of New London, for S2 000 for slander alleging that on August s, Pilot made remarks derogatory to her character in the presence of others.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30

ly desires that all automobiles in this state who are affected by the fuel ad- ministrator's order live up to the re- quest in every particular''
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30

Don't imagine you are a vocalist simply because the neighbors fail to shoot at you when you attempt to sing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-30
MRS. . DOOLEY'S ADVICE TO
 WORKING GIRLS

Milwaukee, wis.-"I wish all girls who work and suffer from functional
Evening star., 1918-08-20

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Evening star., 1918-08-20

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The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
HUNSNOWEDDOWN BY AMERICAN FIRE
Gunners Allowed Enemy to Come Into Favorable Position and Then Piled Them Up-Prisoners Say Com
 manders Are Beaten

With the American Army on the Marne, July 16.-At one point of the offensive where American troops are fighting they organized small coun- ter attack late yesterday on the flank of the salient established by the Ger mans and drove them out in short order, but after hot fighting. Ameri- cans in this section occupied interme- diate positions on the rear of the first lines. The Germans were allowed to come thru, but when they tried to cross the open fields, up slight grade, the American machine gunners and infantry occupying excellent po- tions, moved down the advancing ranks, the enemy breaking and retir- ing at many places.
 This operation was conducted on a portion of the front to the east of Rheims.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
DO NOT STOP STOP DIPPING DH PING
 BECAUSE OF BLACkLEC
No Reliable Treatment Has So Far Been Discovered-Dr. Getz Makes Suggestions as to the Best Meth
 ods to Check Disease.

Dr. H. R. Getz, in an interview last Saturday advised the people not to stop dipping cattle because of black leg. The solution in the dipping vats is an exceptionally efficient antiseptic and dipping is a measure toward safe ty.
 Science has not as yet discovered any reliable treatment for blackleg. Prophylactic measures, that is vaccin- ation against the disease, or "an ounce in time" way of handling is the only safe and reliable method of controlling blackleg in general use. The work can be done by anyone who has been properly instructed However, it is safest and best to have it done by an experienced veterinarian. The ex- pense is is not great and the results very gratifying. All attempts to treat an animal affected with blaekleg thru scarifcations or incisions into the af- feeted parts should be abandoned as dangerous and unprofitable both for the owner and his neighbors. Ex- perience has shown that it is far bet ter to destroy the animal as soon as all doubt as to the diagnosis has been dispellcd, and to burn the carcass inn mediately without skinning or remov- ing from the place where found.
 Exposed carcasses of animals that have died of blackleg are a menace to cattle stock for miles around, es- pecially stock under four years of age. The germ, which is found in the blood stream, is liberated as soon as the hide is broken, whether this is done by dogs, carrion birds or varmits, or for the purpose of skinning Completely burn the carcass before any opening can be made in the hide. Never try to save the hide of an animal that has died of blackleg for the blood carried with the hide scatters infection as far as it travels.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
RICH MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY TO
 HAVE ITS OWN DIPPING VAT
Make a Record for Speedy and Eff cient Construction Work-Built in
 Six Days.

Six days to build standard dip- ping vat with pens and all completed. This is the record made by the Rich Mountain Livestock Association, with officers and members as follows:
 s. s. Little and J. H. Sexton as a Supervisory Executive Committee.
 W. H. Rogers, Secretary.
 A. J. Reeder, L. B. Shelton, s. B. Sexton, J. A. Mackey, E. Dewitt, J. 2. Little, w s. Cox, Jno. Kellogg, James Painter, L. Worrell and others.
 The vat is located on A. J. Reeder's farm near the railroad. Dr. H. R. Getz, who inspected the work accom- plished, expressed himself as being highly pleased both with the dispatch with which the work was carried out and the quality of the work itself. This community has been driving its cattle to the Eagleton vat, in which many are member shareholders, but decided it would be more economical to have one of their own.
 Dipping day will be Wednesday, July IT.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
Foe Unable to Advance.

Paris, July 16.-The battle eontin- ues violently, especially south of the Marne and in the region of Chatillon. Except for one sector south of the Marne, there is no change in the sit uation American and French troops are counter attacking magnificently and are taking many prisoners, ac- cording to the statement issued by the war office today.
 On the front east of Rheims, in spite of terrific fighting during the past day and night, the enemy has not been able to penetrate the French zone of defense.
 The German loss in prisoners dur ing the first day of the battle was ex- tremely heavy.
 South of the Marne, the Germans have not been able to advance their line beyond St. Agnan, La Chapelle, Monthodon, Lisineres and south of the forest of Bouquigny. The French in this region have taken a thousand prisoners.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
Two Fell Into An Excavation.

W. T. McMillan and family living on Route 2, were advised Friday of a peculiar accident to his daughter, Mrs A. B. Williams, at Alamogordo, N Mex, thru which she sustained a fractured rib and other injuries and bruises She had one to neighbours to get some vegetables and as the two were in the garden they passed over an old excavation, the cover of which gave way, allowing Mrs. Will Hams to drop distance of 26h feet. The other lady, who weighed ITO pounds fell on top of her and sus- tained fracture to q shoulder blade.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
BRITISH PRESS PRAISES
 THE AMERICAN TROOPS
ondOn Newspapers Feature Part Played by Pershing's Men-AlI
 Hopeful.

London, July 16.-The brilliant con- tribution of American troops to the allied defense of Fossoy figures con- spicuously in the battle reports under big heads and is made the subject of special mention in the editorial col umns of the morning newspapers.
 Splendid men," is the description contained in the Times, while another paper calls the American defense
 "The most encouraging feature of the days fighting"
 Newspaper comment thus far is somewhat restrained, pending a clearer indication of the enemy's im- mediate intention. But the tenor of all editorials is hopeful. None of the commentators express final opinion as to whether the allies are facing a main attack.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
wAsHNGToN OPTIMISTIC.
American 0fFieiais Express Satisfae-
 tion With S;aasion at Front

Washington. 1u|y 16.--Though further desperate fighting is expected on the 65-mile front along the Marne, where the Germans appear to have elected to make another supreme of fensive, there was distinct feeling in official circles today that the al lied line, portion of which is being held by American troops, will stand firm Official reports covering the op- erations were not available early to- day and close attention was being paid to press accounts of the fight ing.
 Deep satisfaction was expressed by the brave stand of American troops on the left flank of the Marne, where the Germans were not only halted but according to press dispatches, were thrown back with considerable loss
 Tie French dispatches giving cred it to the American troops for stopping the offensive within 24 hours after it was inaugurated were read with great clation.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
AMERICANS AT YAUX COUNTER ATTACKED AND ADVANCED
 LINES TEMPORARILY.
ENEMY SHELLS TOWNS
 25 MILES IN REAR
First American Army Corps of 220,- 900 Men Is in Sector Where Fight ing Was Begun---London
 Is Confident.

The indications are that the pres ent attack is the most ambitious since March 21, when the Germans struck at the British from Arras to LeFere, says the Associated Press. The front in March was 5b miles in length, while this one is approximately sixt-five miles.
 A new feature of this attack is the use of the big naval guns to sheii tine towns for in the rear of the lines. The apparent purpose of the Germans in attacking Chateau Thierry is they be- lieve that the allied line is less strong there. Victories at this point would give the Germans command of the communication system by which the American and French troops at Yer dun are supplied with food and muni- tions
 The American forces are engaged at Chateau Thierry and eastward along the Marne, northwest of Cha teau Thierry to Torcy, and east along the Marne to Japlgonne.
 General Liggett has 22GO00 men, the first army corps, in this sector l No Americans are believed to be 1T i the neighborhood of Rheims.
 The front of the attack is sixty-tiy and one-tenth miles, which is tn greatest offensive of the year
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
CAPTURED MooNsHINE STILL
Deputy l. H Bratcher and Home
 Guard Made Find.

About nightfall Sunday Deputy John H. Bratcher, accompanied by by several members of the Home Guard. having information of an illi- cit still running west of Hatfield, went down that way and to the home of D. c. Warren, some seven or eight miles west of Hatfield There was mo- body at home, but the posse searched the premises and found still in the smoke house, which they brought to Mena. The question of it's ownership will be investigated
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
LIGHTNING INJURED THREE.
Bolt Entered Residence of Bently
 Henry at Wickes.

Thursday morning about 6:30 light ming struck the house occupied by MT and Mrs. Bently Henry at Wickes doing considerable damage to the house and injuring three of it's occu- pants. Mrs. Henry, who had just beer cooking breakfast, was struck and 8 toe so lacerated that it had to be am. putated, and physicians had consul tation today and decided it may be necessary to amputate the limb. MT Henry was badly shocked, but has recovered. A son, about IS years of age, had his clothing burned from his body, but was not seriously hurt
 A hard rain was falling at the time of the stroke and this prevented the house from being burned.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-07-18
JULIUS GARDEN IS
 SHOT BY GUARD
Bribed Trusty to Hold Up Guard He Attempted Getaway-Wound Not Serious but Companion
 Pared Worse.

Little Rock, July l6.--Julius Garden of Polk county, notorious bang robber, and Will Bishop of Crawford county, were shot in -an unsuccessful attempt to escape from the state convict farm at Tucker yesterday afternoon. Car den was shot in the neck and Bishop was seriously shot in the back.
 Garden, Bishop, I. C. Davis, trus- ty from Chicot county, Merrill Fletch- CT of Garland county and arthur Ev- ans of Hampstead county, were mem bers of the convict party that att tempted to break away. Only Fletcher succeeded in escaping. Garden in- duced Davis, who was armed with a shot gun, to hold up another guard and take away the gun, promising Davis $500. Davis did so and Garden helped him hold up two other guards and relieved them of their guns
 The eonvicts then fled to store near one end of the farm They held one of the proprietors prisoner and barrieaded themselves in the place. Two of the conviets were persuaded to surrender as prison guards prepared to storm the building Garden and Bishop tried to escape via the rear and were shot down in their tracks
 Garden was convicted of robbing the bank of Glenwood at Glenwood, a year ago. At the same time he was under bond for his appearance at Po- teau, Ok, for robbing the first Na- tional Bank of Heavener. His band was declared forfeited in that court.