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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-07-11

got a letter from her. I suppose
you see by the papers where and
what we are doing. We make
little move so maybe can't write
for q little while but you write. |
got the gum 0. K. Send it every
time.
Your Loving Son,
BRUCE BENTON
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-07-11
Cultivation.

"your neighbor is very cultivated
man."
"Yes," replied Farmer Corntossel,
"he's the sort, OF man that's cultivated
hisself, but h.s galacn patch ain't.''
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

Red Cross meeting far away On Gam terbury Plains, walked the long dis tance over the slippery hills in order to attend. A third group, loyal to the Ladies' Aid society, walked through 8 heavy snow storm in proof of their loyalty.
 Undaunted By Storm.
 The Ladies Aid society meeting, postponed last week on account of the storm, had another storm for it's ses- sion Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Will sons. Nevertheless the meeting was held with good results, work being done for the Red Cross.
 Musicale and Social.
 The Y. P. S. c. E., melted by the presence of Miss Viva F. Richardson, piano teacher in Northfield Seminary, gave a musicale recently in behalf of 1 the Red Cross, the Hawes family cor l dial1y opening their home for 2 the event. Miss Richardsor's selections were "Rigolstto," and Twelfth Hun garian Rhapsodie, by Lizst. She was ) accompanist, also, for Mir Hawes, who played on his violin the Poet and Peasant" and Bohemian Girl" over lures. Mrs. Howard HoXsie and Rev. J. P. Richardson gave vocal se- l lections. The musicale merged into a social and was much enjoyed.
 Mrs Wilson recently elected presi- dent of the Ladies' Aid society has
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

bons from the agricultural fairs, it was left to the veteran corn breeders, E. P. and E. L. Barnes, to take care of the state corn show held in connec- tion with the mid winter meeting of the state board of agriculture at Nor wich. Their exhibits were in many classes and were awarded the grand champion silver cup.
 Interesting Ceremony.
 The most enjoyed evening of the year was the night on which the third and fourth degrees were conferred on a class of seven by the degree team composed entirely of ladies of the North Stonington grange.
 The team of sixteen uniformed sis- ters, captained by Miss Lida Thomp- son, gracefully assisted by Mrs. Angie Hull, conducted the candidates through and conferred the degrees in full form in an impressive manner
 The floor work of the teams was perfect The military precision with which the intricate figures were gone through won the admiration of all. The reelection of John P. Hollowell master of the grange insures a contin- uation of the good work.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
PRESTON
Grange Meeting of "Wednesday Evening Closed Successful Year Activities Sumnnarizea-InstalIation Jan, g.

The regular meeting of Preston City
 grange Wednesday evening closed the
 grange year. The officers elected in December will be installed by Mrs.
 Hyde of Brooklyn at 8 special meeting Jan. %.
 The past year has been a specially active one and one of results. A few of the things aside from the regular
 work that have been accomplished, a
 large number of new members added, several very successful social affairs conducted.
 A play and supper brought out a
 large crowd and rewarded the efforts of the entertainment committee in a very gratifying manner. The subscription to $500 Liberty
 bond and giving to Uncle Sam four
 stalwart sons we feel specially proud of.
 A thorough canvass was made by several of the sisters and a very sub stantia1 sum of money was secured for the Preston public library. The ladies are now spending one day each week in Red Cross work. Prize Winners. While many members have helped to
 carry away share Of the blue rib-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

Thirty members of the Red Cross chapter were present at the meeting Thursday A good amount of work was accomplished. There are over 400 members, three new ones having been secured this week: ". A. Spicer, Mrs. Roland and William Eugene Anderson, the month old son of Judge and Mrs. A. P. Anderson.
 Died in Georgia.
 The death of Harrison Ward at a camp in Georgia has been wired to his brother, Fred Ward. The cause of death was pneumonia. Mir. Ward is about 30 years old, was born here and leaves his wife and child. besides several brothers. He has been in the service but short time. Miss Bertha Thompson and her staff installed officers for Home lodge of Rebekahs in Groton Thursday even- ing.
 Nokomis commandery, U. 0. G. c. installed officers Friday evening. The work was followed by refreshments The members of Maple Leaf camp Thursday evening. The attendance l Mrs. John Coleman, i'll two months I with rheumatism and bronchitis, is more comfortable. l W. A. Spicer is about after severe attack of grip.
 | Mrs. A. c. Jacques entertained thu ] Missionary society of the Baptis church Friday afternoon. Buy Mystic House.
 MT. and Mrs. William Holaday hay, I purchased a house at Orchard lane Mystic, and will go to l1ousekeepint l in the spring.
 Entertained True Blue Society.
 Mrs. Ida Palmer of Elm street wa hostess at meeting of the True Blu society Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. Minnie Valette installed tn officers of Trumbull commandery, U O. G. C., ain New London Wednesda, evening.
 Called to Service. | Arthur Carson has received paper notifying him that he has been calle to service in|the British army 1 Rev. A. J. Potter is in very poo health this winter.
 Miss Collins has returned to provi dence after a short visit here.
 Broke Her Arm. II Mrs Abbie Rathhun broke her arr Wednesday in a fall down stairs at he home on Sylvan street. The Woman's Aid society of Grae church met Friday afternoon wit ) Mrs. Jennie Mcgowan in Terrac street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
Local Laeonies.

Miss Dorothy Gilmore of Brooklyn, N Y, is the guest of Mrs. Edna Young in Mechanic street.
 Senator Langworthy of Westerly submitted the annual report of the state board of agriculture.
 Councilman Howard F. Thorp and his father, William H. Thorp, left Westerly Friday, for Florida. where they will remain several weeks.
 Rhode Island local exemption boards have protested to Washington against exempting aliens from the draft.
 Alvin W. Mawson, who has been called from indefinite leave back to service, is transferred from the New port Naval Station to New London.
 The senator. and the gentlemen from Westerly, in the general assembly, do not waste much time in the debates. Some mills here and hereabouts planned to operate Saturday after moons to lessen the actual loss of time by compliance with the Garfield order Frozen water and gas mains are among the troubles caused~by the long continued season of severe cold wea- ther-a new experience for Westerly At the annual meeting of the Sun day School Superintendents Union oi Providence, Allan Peacock, a brother of Rev. Joseph L. Peacock, of West er1y, was elected auditor. The untDr
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
ATTAWAUGAN
Big Mills Shut Down as Government orders--Social Club to curtsl Dance Hours.

Miss Agnes Oclare of Grosvenor- dale spent Tuesday with Mrs. Will jam Welch
 Mrs. Rose Russell and Miss Grace Bishop visited at Goodyear Monday
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Anderson, Jr. and infant of Providence, have been visiting MT. and Mrs: Charles An derson. Mrs. Albert Robinson has been il with bronchitis. MT. and Mrs. Lyman Taft and chil- dren of North Grosvenordale visited MT. and Mrs. B. J. Taft during the five days shut down.
 Adelard Aubin of Battery D, For | Terry, has been at his home on { furlough. Robert Stott has been trimming ul the brush on the lot he purchased re gently from Frank Hopkins. | Nuttie Lapearl entertained hi brother from Whitinsville several day this week. Thomas Hughes had to shoot hi work horse this week on account o it being sick.
 The dance at the social club thi (Saturday) evening will start at sev en o'clock and stop at ten.
 The five day shut down was obeye, by the Attawaugan company.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
WESTERLY NOTES BURNS BIRTHDAY
Loyal Scots Assemble For Special Entertainment Program Followed By Dance Gengereue Kni6ng Case Goes Over Week-Sudden Death of John I. Carr-Thomas Reardon Dead-Physcal Examination of Drafted Men Needs More Privacy.

went on record as opposed to baseball and moving pictures on Sunday
 Rev. Joseph L. Peacock of Westerly will supply the pulpit of the First Baptist church, Bridgeport, Sunday. Rev. o. D. Fisher of North Stonington will preach at the Road church.
 There is one store in Westerly that was forced to observe the Garfield order, that was never closed before on a Sunday or holiday. or at any other time when other stores agreed to close for some special purpose.
 Thomas Reardon, who has been in failing health several years, died Fri day at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Daniel Reardon, in Robinson street. He was born in Pawcatucl< and always resided there. His parents, four brothers and sister survive him.
 The offer of the use of the home economic department of the Rhode Isl- and State college as school of in struction for army cooks, has been declined by the war department, as present facilities are adequate for the important feature of the military ser vice.
 Howard C. Babcock, son of Mrs Louise Babcock of Westerly, recently graduated from the training camp at San Antonio, Texas, has been com. | missioned a lieutenant He has been assigned, to the aviation signal sec- l tion. reserve corps. and is now sta- tioned at Kelly Field, No. 1, San An tonic.
 Rev. Thomas P. Grace, who died recently in Providence. was brother of Rev. Philip Grace. who died in New. port, and was a former pastor in ole St. Patricl1's Catholic church, New London. Father Philip Grace was | prominent in the ceremonies of tht dedication of St. Mary's Star of tn, Sea church, New London
 The stockholders of the Ashawa, Line and Twins company, in the an nual meeting5 elected these directors L. A. Briggs, A. B. Briggs. Frank Hill A. J. Crandall. George N Burdick Charles H. Stanton, John s. Cole Francis C. Dixon and L. J. Crandall l.. A. Briggs was elected president ant 1 A. J. Crandall secretary and treas
 urer.
 | Another young man who was up fo
 physical examination under the selec tive service law, in the town hal
 says: T second the motion that n
 registrant be required to go on exhi
 hition inSa nude state before a bod
 Of idle spectators I also assert tha 1t is not necessary to compel a man t
 peel to the 'pelt half an hour befor
 being called for examination, espec
 !ally in none too warm room"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
STONINCTON
Shipyard Guard Discharges Gun to Brighten Away intruder-LFarewel Reception - Death of Jacques Wimpfheimsr.

The men on guard duty at the Ston- ington shipyard were bit startled at midnight Thursday when one of their number discharged his gun. The guard discovered a man forcing his way through the fence at Cross and North west streets and challenged him. lm- mediately the intruder ran away at top speed, followed for quite a distance by the guardsman, but made a success fui escape. The guard is of the opinion that the fellow intended doing damage to the plant.
 Reception to Retiring Pastor.
 The Ladies' Aid society, the Home Mission society and the Social Chain of the First Baptist church rendered a reception to the retiring pastor, Rev. George B. Marston, and to Mrs. Marston at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Asa c. Wilcox in Elm street Thursday evening. There were read ings by Mrs. Wilfred B. Brown and Mrs. B. R. Chute, piano solo by Miss Helen Hobart and 9 vocal solo by Mrs. Marston. Gold coin and a silk com forter were presented the guests of honor, the presentation being made by Mrs. Wilcox, who read an original poem reciting many pleasing events of the long pastorate of Rev. MT. Marston who will close his church service here Sunday evening. After the refresh ments, the reception. closed with sing ing by Charles C. Cushman and a chorus of God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
 Stonington Pointers.
 Jacques Wimpfheimer, 19, son of MT and Mrs. Charles Wimpfheimer, own CTS of the American velvet mill ir Stonington, died Wednesday of pneu. monia in Hoboken hospital. He was a member of the Red Bank ambulance company, but was too i'll to accom-. pany the command to France.
 Miss Prudence Fairbrother has re turned from a visit to relatives il Lewiston, Me.
 The Stonington High school will b. In session today to make up for tim lost New Years day, and mid-yea examinations continued.
 Miss Ethel Wilson of Pawcatucl spent Friday night as the guest of Mis- Margaret Garity in the borough.
 There are -439 illiterates over l years of age in the town of Stoning ton.
 Rev. Dwight c. Stone has returne rom ten days visit in New Tor md will conduct services in the Sec md Congregational church Sunda morning.
 Miss Helen Winkler was given llower Thursday at the home of tn Misses Muller
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
MYSTIC
MisceIlaneous Shower For Miss Bind loss--District Deputy and Associate oficers at Groton lnstailation--Fu- neral of Patrick Gibbons.


 Miss Helen Bindloss was given 8 miscellaneous shower by the girls of the s. N. E. Telephone station in honor of her approaching marriage with Dr. Chester Chapman of Mys- tic Miss Bindloss received many gifts. Light refreshments were serv- ed The wedding is to take place at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Palmer Bindloss on Church street to- day (Saturday) and is to be family affair.
 Installed Groton Officers.
 District Deputy Grand Master Miss Bertha NJ Thompson, assisted by Grand Marshal Mrs. Eltha Greenhalgh, Grand Warden Mrs. Delmia Rogers, Grand Chaplain Mrs. Isabelle Stewart. Grand Recording Secretary Mrs. Ber- tha Burrows, Grand Financial Secre- tary Mrs. Elvina Bowler, Grand Treasurer Miss Jessie Emmerick Grand Inside Guardian Mrs. Etta ~ Tuich, Grand Outside Guardian. Mrs Abbie Brooks, was in Groton Thurs day evening and installed the officers of Home lodge. Miss Thompson also had her guard team. Mrs. Annie Per ", Miss Florence Johnson, Mrs. Sara Van Pelt Miss Hattie Haven, Mrs Lillian Price, Mrs Lillian Cooper Miss A1deane Clark, Miss Josephine Stevenson, Mrs Grace Murphy, Miss Sara Telford, Mrs. Lillian Lamb, Mrs Inez Spicks, Mrs. Harriet Ward. Miss Thompson was presented a silver nut set of eight pieces by Home lodge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

found it necessary to resign and Mrs.
 Richmond has been chosen to that of- flee. Mrs. ". A. Miller fell on the ice and injured herself considerably. Anton Rodler has returned from business trip to New York George , Larkharl1 also has returned. Hubert Graves has gone to work at l Eastern Point. Mrs Lucy Troening, after spending a. few weeks with relatives in New York, has returned to the Larkham l home.
 Miss Viva Richardson, who was l three weeks with her parents at the parsonage has gone back to North ! field where school sessions were resuri
 ed on the 22d.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
FUN ERAL.
patrick Gihhons.

The funeral of Patrick Gibbons was held from his home at S.S0 o'clock on Friday with requiem high mass at g o'clock at St. Patricks church and was largely attended. Rev. M. P. Hart sang the masses. Burial was in St. Parick's cemetery.
 Briefs and Personals.
 There was a large attendance at the Group meeting held Friday even ing at the home of MT. and Mrs Robert Nichols. Rev. A. H. Witheer the pastor of the M. E. church con- ducted the meeting.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dan E. Gray of North Stonington and Mrs. Enos M. Gray ot Ledyard spent Friday in Mystic.
 Peter Marcus the New York city artist is spending a few days in the village.
 John F. Dougherty spent Thursday in New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

John r. Carr, 67, died suddenly on Thursday night at his home in East avenue, presumably from heart dis ease. He was apparently in good health and started to fix the fire in the kitchen range when he expired. He was born in England and has been in Westerly thirty-f five years, employed as paving cutter" Besides Mrs. Carr he is survived by three sons. Thomas. William and Horace Carr, and four daughters, Edith Carr, Mrs. Farquhar Smith. Mrs Frank Walker and Miss Louise Carr.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

deavor meeting Sunday evening had for it's leader Miss Frieda Goodenough. The meeting for next Sunday evening will be in charge of Ray D. Holdridge.
 Thimbie Club Meets.
 The Ledyafd Thimble club met with Mrs. Charles D. Geer Tuesday after noon. A very pleasant afternoon was passed. Refreshments were served at the close. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Clarence Knight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
CANTERBURY GREEN
Patriotism of Local Women Demon. strated-Miss Vira F. Richardson Inspires Successful Benefit Musi- cale. N

The women of this community merit of admiration and praise fos the real soldier qualities they are ex- hibiting in these days. One group, in the form of a ladies' quartet, have gone through the cold into the coldest part of the church and there. for three Sundays. has thrilled the cohgrega- tion with their inspiring music. An other group. intent upon reaching a
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

The public funeral of the victims of he railway accident in Savoy, in mich a number of Italian soldiers on
 lave lost their lives, took place on Ionday. British, French and Italian attachments rendered the last honors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

scratching. He cried night and day.
 q decided to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. After I had used them two CT three times he stopped scratching, and one box of Cuticura Ointment and ouecake of Cuticura Soap healed him." (Signed) Leo Barber, e6 w. Spring St., Winooski, Vt., June 27, 1917.
 Stop the use of all doubtful soaps. Use cutieura for all toilet purposes.
 Sample Each Free by Mail. Address post card; "Cutioura. Dept. R. Boston." Sold everywhere. Soap 25c. Ointment 2S and soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
CANTERBURY
Missionary Concert to Follow Sunday
 Morning Service.

Next Sunday at the close of the morning service q short missionary concert will be held entitled Messet1- gers Of of Joy to the Young People of the City. Much Of interest will be given by the young people of this church at this time.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

in the middle, and later 1t took the form of a thick
 crust. The skin was rcd, i, and the eczema itched and burned 90 much that he couldnot sleep nights, and I was obliged to wrap his hands to stop him from
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
NOANK

Over AGO Members in Local Red Cross
 Branch--Harrison Ward Dies al Georgia camp-Arthur Carson Call
 ed to British Army Service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
Frost a2 Inches.

|. Men working on the high tension line running from Hallville to Groton, excavating for poles, find frost 32 inches deep in some places.
 The Young Peoples Christian En-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
CutiCIlPd Heals Eczema OD Face ThatItchedand BurnedSo Could NotSleep. Hadto Wrap Hands. Cried Night and Day.. Nothing Puref, Sweetef, For All Skin Troubles Than
 Cuticora.

"My child had his face covered with eczema. It came like pinpleswith water
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

Friday, the one hundred and fifty ninth anniversary of the birth of Rob- ert Burns: was observed in Westerly, by literary and musical exercises, and 6 dance in the town hall with large number in attendance. There was an address on Robert Burns by Rev. Jo- seph L. Peacock which was well re- ceived. In addition, the following programme was given: Spring Song, Dresser, by Miss Mildred Taylor. Mrs. Edward Welch. Mrs. Alexander F'ergu- Three for Jack. Squire. by Wilfred Blackburn: reading, The Price of the Past Participle. M. Cameron. by Miss Betsey L. Kenyon; dance, Highland Fling Masters James R. Mackenzie and Howard Broadfoot; song, The | Star O Robbie Burns Mrs. Ralph M ! Briggs; song, These Hard Times, Geo. | Pritchard: song. My Ain Folk, Lemon, Miss Mildred Taylor; dance, Highland Reel, Misses Brown and Mcclellan and Messrs. Smith and Low; song. In Friendships Name. c. Dance from the Lady Slavey. Wilfred Blackburn; read ing, A Patron of Art. M Cameron, Miss Betsey L. Kenyon; song. Aud Robin, Gray. Mrs. Ralph M. Briggs; comic song. The Waggle O the Kilt, | I Banner, led by the Ladies ouartette.
 The case of Nunziata Gengereiii, charged with an assault with knife on his chum, Gabrielle, assigned for trial in the Third district court Fri day, was continued one week, under the same bond of s200O It is evident that residents of the Pierce street sec tion had been tipped off that there was to be 8 continuance, as none were in the court room. Had the trial taken
 place, the spectators settees would have been filled as is customary ir such cases.
 Judge Oliver Fl. Williams rendered
 judgment in $30.35 for the plaintiff in the case of Walter S.. Price against Emlius Di Pietris. All other cases or the docket were continued for one
 week. The court was in session five | OnnI1tna
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
4 RAW, SORE THROAT
Eases Quickly When You Apply
 a Little Musterole. <,

And Musterole won't blister like the bid-fashioned mustard plaster. Just spread it on with your fingers. It pene. rates to the sore spot with 8 gentle jingle, ioosens the congestion and draws out the soreness and pain.
 Musterole is a clean, white ointment made with oil of mustard. It is fine fos quick relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsilitis, croup, stiff neck, asthma, reus ralgia, headache, congestion, pleurisy; rheumatism, lumbago, pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles bruises chilblains, frosted feet colds on the chest (it often prevents pneumonia. Nothing like Musterole for croupy chil. dren. Keep 1t handy for instant ase.
 soc and 6oc jars; hospital size $2.5o.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26
LEDYARD
olin H. Avery Decides to Go to Silver Lane-Meetine of Thimbie Club.

Rev. G. F. Goodenough preached on Sunday morning from Acts, 10th chap ter, 3Sth verse. A fair sized audience was present. Owing to the very icy roads, many from a distance have been unable to attend.
 Mrs. Florence Smith of Franklin has been staying for a few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Isaac c. Geer
 Arthur D. Barrett of Worcester, Mass, was a week end and Sunday visitor with his family in this town. Going to Silver Lane. O1in H. Avery returned Wednesday from East Hartford to straighten out some of his affairs. He has sold his flock of hens and will let his goods remain at his residence until about April 1st, when he will break up his home. He leaves today (Saturday} for Silver Lane, where he will be em- ployed in his brother in laws grocery store.
 Erne& % Inehes
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-26

While many members have helped to carry away a share Of the blue rib-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-08-21
To Talk to Mine Workers

The anthracite industry is trying
to do what amounts to almost a nu-
man impossibility and that is-to
please everybody.
In following up President Wilson's
appeal to the mine workers that they
accept deferred classification; speed
up coal output to the best of their
ability and work the agreed eight
hours to do this for the nations
needs at war and the public's urgent
fuel needs. the industry will make an
intensive personal output campaign
with its forces now in the region.
1t is the intention to see that each
mine worker is personally inter-
viewed and the situation put up to
him the same as is generally done in
a political campaign. There are al
ready enough committees in the an
thracite region to do this work and,
where the workers do not speak Eng
lish, interpreters will explain urgent
necessity for the greatest posi- BILE
output of anthracite. The miners of
Pennsylvania are largely of foreign
birth, but now Americanized to a
greater or lesser degree.
There has been education of mine
workers along patriotic lines and
much good has already been accom-
plished. The operating companies
will discuss the output question in
every possible way with their re-
spective employees. A certain num-
Der will be interviewed each day.
There are many good "four-min-
ute" men in the anthracite ir lustry
who speak all the foreign tongues
in the region. These men will make
patriotic talks and hope to accom-
plish much good.