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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
WILLMANTIC

Interest is being manifested around town in the proposed educational bill which has been prepared by Henry c. Morrison, assistant secretary of the state board of education, to be submit. ted to the coming legislature. The bill provides for a department of educa- ton for the state, composet~> of the present state board of education and a commissioner of education. The state board of education appoints the commissioner and he appoints all the subordinate officials, whom he may. re- move for cause any time. subject to an appeal to the board
 Under this code the schools are to be supported by a , mill tax on the grand list of each town. by additional appropriations from the state, and by the income of the state school funds. This would increase the cost of the schools in the town of Windham by about $20, 900 a year. possibly more. as the town would be required to keep it's buildings repaired. The de- partment of education viii define d minimum course of study to be used in all schools whether public or pri- vate Altogether the scheme is to es- tablish a thoroughly centralized edu- cational system to be administered by this commissioner. whenever he may be. It is estimated that the expense for the first year would be $i0,00o,O0o.
 In the casualty list appears the name of Private Fred Foster, infan- try, as slightly wounded in action. The private whose real name is For tier. left here for Camp Devens, in March and went overseas April 15. At that time he was assigned to Bat tcry D. 10Sth Field Artillery.
 The Christmas tree and general eel
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30

While the epidemic has passed the danger from the grip germ is still here. If you catch cold or allow yourself to become weak and run down you are exposed to this danger.
 This is the time to keep Father John's Medicine on hand and to be- gin taking it at the first sign of cold. If you need a tonic no better food medicine can be found because the elements of which Father Johns Medicine is composed are all pure, wholesome and nouriShing and have been proven by scientific tests to be of the greatest nutritive value.
 The fact that Father Johns Medi- cine is guaranteed free from alcohol or dangerous drugs in any form makes it the safe medicine for every member of the family from the youngest to the oldest Get bottle today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
ONECO

Mir. and Mrs. Sine Brewise enter tained Charles Branson, Mir. and Mrs. George Shepard and daughter and Miss Maude Brown at dinner Christ mas day.
 Arthur Hawkins of Bridgeport has been spending several days at his home here.
 MT. and Mrs. Levi Carr and daugh- ter of South Manchester spent the holiday at F. G. Marriott's.
 MT. and Mrs Wright Mellor of Gen. terville spent Wednesday with Joseph Hawkins and family.
 Joseph Duquemine has been home from Camp Upton for few days.
 Mrs. Sweet and family of Moosup spent Christmas at J. s. Mowry's.
 Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Marriott enter tained a family party Christmas day.
 Any woman can keep a secret if she wants -to the trouble is to find wo- man who wants to.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
SPRING HILL

On account of so much illness there was no service at the Baptist church Sunday. the 22nd.
 The Davis family Miss Reynolds, the Wayne storrs family. Mrs. Mason and Marjorie, Parker Wildes, are all i'll Miss Reynolds went to a hospi- tai in Willimantic but the others are getting along as best they can. LeRoy Srqith has just recovered from an attack of illness.
 The funeral of Miss Helen Nichols, Of Wilmington, who taught school here two years ago, was held at her home Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Nelson White of Win sted and E. S Hawkins and family of Middletown, were at the FIanerty home for Christmas dinner.
 Mrs E. F. Storrs and Mary Storrs went to Salem, Mass, Monday, for weeks visit.
 Mr. and Mrs Leroy Smith returned Wednesday evening after three days stay at his 'ctd home in East Lyme.
 Christmas greetings from the Pow ell family in Gardner, Mass, have been received bT people here.
 Town CleHl William F. Ross spent Christmas with his parents in Eagle vile
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
NOANK

The funeral of Loretta Latham Space, 61. widow Of John Space who died from pneumonia aft,,r short illness, was held at her residence in Brook street Sunday afternoon at O. clock. Rev. o. c. Buddington of the Baptist church of Poquonoc preached the sermon. Burial was in the family plot in Fishtown cemetery. Mrs. Space was born in Npank the daugh- ter of Thomas and Nancy Smith Ila- than. She is survived by son La tham Space. a sister Mrs. N. Frank Fall and 8 brother. Nathaniel Latham, al of this village Mrs. Spaces mother was buried last week.
 Rev. Mir. Merrill of Boston, preach cd his first sermon as resident pastcr of the Baptist church here Sunday morning. There was large attend ance. The music was excellent.
 The Christmas entertainment and tree of the Baptist Sunday school was held in the vestry Friday evening.
 Charles Ward. |. S. N. having been discharged from service, has been calling on relatives in the village, which was once his home.
 Miss Adelaide Libby or Smith col lege is spending her holiday vacation at her home in Noank.
 Harry Le Blanc, injured some tim1
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
STONINE-TON

The Stonington schools were to re- open today (MOnday) following the Christmas vacat ton, but the opening has been delayed for a week because of the prevalence Of influenza, insofar as the graded schools are concerned. Many teachers are i'll with the dis ease. Dr. C. F. Congdon, health offi- cer, states that A new cases have been reported in the past twenty four hours.
 Rev. James E. o'Brien was cele- brant of the requiem mass at the fu- neral of William H. Vaughan, in St. Mary's church. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. The bearers were Dr. Owen J. Dennehey, Richard E. Fritz. John E. Clarity, James Ii. Walsh. Fred Garity and William Wood
 There was large attendance at the funeral of Calvin H. Harvey when the mass of requiem in St. Mary's church was sung by Rev. James F. O'Brien. The bearers were John P. Lopes. r. Donald Fairbrother, Orrin I. Paterson and George Wyant. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
 stoninaton Pointers.
 Robert r. Bradley $ seriously ill with pneumonia in Lawrence hospital, New London. Miss Marie McCaffrey returned on Sunday to the normal school in Vii limantic
 Two local manufa curing plants will close for inventory this week The board of assessors have lodged 1 their abstract with the town clerk. 1 Sergeant Alvia Rodman is home from Camp Shelby, Mass. on d fifteer days fur1ough.
 During the recent campaign 107: names were added to Stonington Ret 1 Cross chapter.
 William Higgins, the first Ston- iagton boy to return from cversea: ] service, arrived home Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
BALTIC

A bowling league formed in Baltic is composed of three teams of local boys and will meet every Monday and Friday evenings.
 William Treckman arrived home last week, having been honorably dis charged from the U $. army He is the first of the Baltic boys to arrive home from service overseas,
 Gustave Swanson of High street, who was wounded in overseas service, has returned home, having been dis charged.
 Miss Mabel Viau of Main street has returned after visit with relatives in Canada.
 Several Baltic boys who are in the U. s. service have been at their home for the holidays, among teem Wilfred Garden of Camp Devens, William Jones and Adj Houle of the state pier and Albert Taylor and William Slefon of Fort Trumbull and the marine iron works
 Henry LaCroix of Railroad street has received his discharge from the U. s. army.
 Mrs. ". E. Rocheleau is i'll at her home on Main street. Alphonse Turcotte of Thamesville is visiting relatives in town. w N. Wood Of Winchester, Mass, visited ". E. Kocheleau Friday. Miss Margaret Macht, R. N, of New York is visiting at her home in Bal 1 tic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
INFLUENZA MAY COME BACK
Public Health Service Says Epidemic Caused $50, 1000 Deaths In United States Since Sept. 15
Grip Is Breaking Out Again In Many Sections

WASHINGTON, Between ROO ooo and 350,O00 deaths from influenza and pneumonia have occurred among the civilian population of the United States since September 16, according to the estimates Of the public health service. These calculations were based on reports from cities and states keeping ac- curate records and public health officials believe they are conserva- tive. The epidemic. still persists, but deaths are less numerous, ac- cording to reports reaching here. The disease is breaking out again in many communities throughout the country, but a general renewal of severe epidemic conditions is not expected,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
cLARK,s FAILS

Miss Margaret Caffrey closed hel school in this village Friday December 2eth. There was a beautiful Ghrixtmas tree with gifts for all. Thes room wss decorated with evergreen wreaths. The new blackboard was in use One was decorated with fine drawing by the teacher with inc words, Christmas in other lands There was singing by the pupils of the Star Spantsled Banner snd othei. songs, with interesting reef tations. Miss Caffrey left fer home on Saturday
 A number Gf the school children and few of their elders, are, il: with grip
 MT and Mrs. Horace r. Palmer and Mrs Mary $. Palmer were guests of George Burdick and family at their hor1e in HopEinton, Christmas day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
RICHMOND

Arthur and Thomas Rocdes of Paw tucket, were at the Moore homestead, Sunday, December 22.
 Clarence Lewis. sailor from New York. was a caller through this vicin- ity Saturday and, Sunday.
 The Bell school closed Friday, the 2Oth, for a week vacation. A good mum Der enjoyed the Christmas tree and exercises.
 Catherine Smith was caller at Fanny Moore's for Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30

Health is better than wealth but the latter is always an interesting invalid
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
PUTNAM

home in in Springfield and he previ- cusly has been in difficulties.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30

John Wright of this city is a mem Der of the 55th Coast ArtiIlcry, report ed at Brest, ready to saul for home. A majority of this rganization are Rhode Island men and a big reception will be tendered thera in Proyi-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-30
At the First Congregational church,

Thursday, at 7.31 p. m., January Church Night the hostesses of the evening will be members of the Sodali-
 t2s. Order of the evening; 7.S0 to s. New Year Greetings, ana group meet inss (Grex club in thelr club room, teachers and officers of the church school in the parlors): to 9, hour
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22
"Uncle Toms Cabin -
At Hudson Theatre

This play recognized the world
over as the greatest of all American
dramas, will be magnifcently revived
at the Hudson Theatre, Union Hill
next week. In this connection the
management announces that the pre-
sentation of this popular play will
be the biggest thing, histrionically
and scenically ever attempted by a
sock organization and that it will re-
quire the services of over fifty peo-
ple, including not only the full siren
9Th of the Hudson organization, but
may other excellent artists from the
various Keith theatres in and around
New York.
The first act curtain will rise on
prayer meeting of the negroes in
Uncle Toms Cabin, followed by sew
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

We to his wife and nude ones, and
the still more melodramatic incident
y. hen Mrs. Shelby helps Eliza and the
oy to escape, the act finally closing
With the temptation of Uncle Tom to
;cape, which, on account of his great
loyalty to his master, he refuses to
60,
The second act will take place at
lie home of Senator Bird, of Ohio.
The interior of their sitting room will
lie shown, with a magnificent view
CT the ice-bound river.
The third act will occur on the
steamboat "La Belle Riviere," and
will show how Uncle Tom saves little
Eva from drowning and it is in this
!. ct that Mr.. St. Clair buys Uncle Tom.
The fourth act takes place on Mr..
St. Glars beautiful estate on Lake
Pontchartrain, six months later, and
lis intermingled with comedy and pa
tlos, finally concluding with the
touching scene showing the death OF
Little Eva, while the fifth and last
act will take place on the villianous
Iegree's plantation on the Red River
and ends with the passing OF the fal-
thful Uncle Tom.
| A grand transformation scene OF
I .ancendent beauty, showing the flight
cf ''little Eva" among the golden
clouds, will be the signal for the fall
Ct the final curtain.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

There never was case of love at
first sight when he is eating spaghetti
the first time she sees him.
1t is just as well to be an llllterate
cuss as it is to be so tightly crammed
with knowledge that you can't get
it out.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22
PROMPT pAYM4kf OF BILLS
HELPS CONSERVE MAN POWER
TO OUR CUSTOMERS.

IN COMMON WITH OTHER INDUSTRIES PUBLIC SERVICE IS
:. CONFRONTED WITH THE NECEsaTY OF CONSERVING ALL
AVAILABLE MAN POWER IN IT'S SERVICE TO YOU
MAY BE PROPERLY MAINTAINEb
FOR GAS AND ELECTRIC SERVICE ARE DELIVERED BY COL
LECToRs TO ALL PATRONS. PUBLIC SERVICE APPRECIATES
THE PROMPTNESS WITH WHICH PAYMENT MADE BY THE
LARGE MAJORITY OF CUSTOMERS THERE APE INsTAN
CEs WHERE COLLECTORS OBLIGED TO MAKE SEVERAL
CALLS BEFORE AN ACCOUNT rs SETTLED
THESE ADDITIONAL TRIPS MEAN WASTE OF TIME AND
MAN POWER WHICH COULD OTHERWISE BE UsEFULLY EN-
PLoYED TO TIE ADVANTAGE OF PUBLIC. AND THE PRES
ENT is TIME CONSERVATION NOT WASTE.
TO THOSE CUSTOMERS WHOlHAvE BEEN MAKING THEIR
PAYMENTS THROUGH COLLECTORS PUBLIC SERVICE REspEsT-
FULLY REQUESTS THAT PAYMENT BE MADE UPON THE
INITIAL DELIVERY BILL, SO AS TO MAKE RETURN
CHECKS 1T ASKS THAT THIS BE DONE RECEIPT THE
STATEMENT.
PUBLIC SERVICE FEELS ASSURED PATRONS WILL
APPRECIATE THAT THIS REQUEST BESIDES CONFORMING
THE PROPER CONDUCT IT'S BUSINESS ESPECIAL
IY URGENT AT THE PRESENT nECAUsE THAN
1000 OF IT'S EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN CALLED
AND THE MAN POWER OF THE COUNTRY UTILIZED
TO UTMOST FOR USEFUL SERVICE.
THAT PATRONS WILL GIVE THEIR FULLEST OPERATION
IN THE INTEREST OF coNsERv lT1oN
EARNEST REQUEST
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22
A GOOD SPENDER

The young son of millionaire,
IT'S said he makes his presence
felt,
Not here and there and everywhere,
But chiefly il, the Tango Belt.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

Every time woman cleans up and
puts her husbands things away, ne
believes that She hid them just for
meanneSS.
War Savings Day.
You can at least be in the second
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

TO RENT-Automobile, touring,
careful driver, can be hired reason
ably, trip or hour.
Care of "Palisadian Office.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

Our neighboring borough, Fairview
plans to have its annual picnic next
Tuesday and prizes of Thrift Stamps
are to be given children having the
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

FOR RENT-Fu Furnished house, gar
age, beautiful grounds, vegetable
garden, for summer or year, Hudson
view, out door room, Donaldson
Edgewater Heights.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22
s. s s:;::,:: Fans Esa Cd g 's 6

~ aowan, the old, well known
of Union Hill Reformed
ppa6rch, will preach at the Hudson
Heights Presbyterian Church on
Sabbath evening at SIS o'clock, and
a large attendance is expected to hear
this excellent preacher.
The Young Peoples Missionary
Society of the Hudson Heights Pres
byterian Church, will hold it's meet
ing there On Wednesday evening in
stead of Monday evening, this coming
week.
Bible class in charge of the pastor
meets Tuesday evening, and prayer
meeting is on Thursday evening
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

1t is worthy of mention, even tho
late, that our Cliffside Park schools
were presented with their Junior Red
Cross flags before any other COM
munity in the United States, for we
were the first to report a 100 per
cent enrolment of Junior Red Cross
members!
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

The graduation exercises of the
borough's schools are to be held next
Wednesday evening, at the High
School, and the picnic on Thursday,
at the Amusement Park.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

The Girls Patriotic League has been
holding regular meetings Thursday
evenings at the High School. At the
one this week scrap books were be-
gun for sick soldiers, and sewing was
done for the comfort bags to be Civ
en- the Polish division when it leaves
this town.
Pieces of any kind Of flannel, out
ing cloth, ETC., will be gratefully re-
ceived to make the housewives" for
pins, needles, ETC., for the soldiers
81 by IS inches is necessary size,
and Mrs. Donaldson, Director, La
velle Coysh, President, or Cecilia
Mccarthy, vice-President can be
given these or notified by anyone
who has them.
Wash materials are also acceptable
to make hospital bags.
The next meeting will be held next
Tuesday evening, on account OF the
school picnic on Thursday.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22
Cliffside Park & 'ss &: It'll; s' tie; d. and ..,
About the

A delegation from Cliffside Park
Exempt Fireman's Association at
tended the New Jersey State Conven-
ton of the lExempts on Wednesday,
at Perth Amboy.
Among the delegates were Louis
Renter, Morris Bloomberg, George
Maggie, William O'Brien, who motored
to Amboy. Mayor White, of Fort
Lee, was one of the hosts for the
Bergen county delegation.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

The Woman's Club picnic at the
home of Mrs. Drew, was most en-
joyable affair, weather, attendance
place and entertainment, leaving
nothing to be desired.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

A reception for new members, the
usual annual event, was given at the
Congregational Church last Friday
evening.
Mrs. F. Lucas has been in town
for few days, from her summer
home at Spanta, and returned there
i'm Miss Dorothy's automobile, on
Friday.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

LOST-A Black Dash Hound, Licen-
Sc number 234, Cliffside Park. Reward
if returned to Frado
Cecil Place and Adolphus Avenue
Cliffside Park, N. j.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

Word has been received that Ed.
Greer has arrived safely on the other
SIDE. Mr.. Greer was formerly the
cashier at the Edgewater First Ma
!lonai Bank and has been prominent
IN athletic sports, having been con-
nected with the Borough Athletic
Club baseball team and also the
Palisade baseball team.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

The Minstrel Show, last Saturday
evening, in aid of tn local Mercy
Committee was very largely attend
ed, and several good numbers were
presented, but the Woodcliff players
ought to be given to understand that
immodest jokes are no customary or
acceptable here, is the opinion of
some of the best who have expressed
their sentiments.
When all's said and done, the en-
tertainment imported into this CON-
munity, don't compare favorably with
the towns own talent and good stan
dards.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

That the pressure of water was
very low, endangering the town if a
fire obtained Roadway, was the ex-
perlence of a certain family in Edge
water Heights, when their garage
caught fire from burning rubbish
nearby. Fortunately the strenuous
efforts of several controlled it in
time to head off the fire company
from turning out.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

cral incidants that demonstrate the
love and affection of Tom an9 Chloe
Tor each other and for the .lldren,
and showing the kindness and affec-
ton of the master for the faithful
cid slaves. 1t is picture of slavery
II its least ugly aspect, but like a
tolt from the skies enters Simon Lee
gree, the Slave dealer, who changes
all the contentment to misery and
agony. Then will follow the dramatic
episode where George Harris comes
j. with his sad Stnr1s and Sauc orood
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1918-06-22

Mr.. Jory, of Oakdene avenue, has
rented his home to an army officers
family, for the summer.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-28
BIG RUSH AT REDDICK'S
LIBRARY SATURDAY P. M.

Rcddck's $ library was open Satgr.
day afternoon and evening from | M.
til =, aud during this time ahoul zoe,
books were checked out which is no
doubt one Of the highest library ci".
culnion records town the size o,
Ottawa will ever reach
; The library has been closed during
The past two weeks on account Of the
coal shortage, and announcements
were made thru tho papers that the
library would he open during tie
afternoon and evening Saturday and
that each subscriber could take on
as many books as they wished The
reading public OF Ottawa responded
to this appeal and were glad OF he
opportunity to get books 60 read On
their shut.in Monday
The next announcement of the
opening Of the library will be made ="
the columns Of lhe Free Trader.Joug.
nal in few days.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-28
{. A. SHM|ED|NG;; A
FORMER 0TTAWAN IS
HELD BY !. s. GOVT.
CONTRACTORS WANTED IN NEW
ORLEANS is SAUGNT HERE BUT
is ARRESTED CHICAoo-wAs
IN GOVERNMENT RADIO CON.
STRUCTION SERVICE.

4 sensation was caused in Ottawa
by the arrest in Chicago Of Edward &.
Shmipding, carpenter contractor Of
Mayseillcs who supcrntended part OF
the construc ion of the new Rock Is
land railway station in that city.
Shmiedmg's arrest was caused by the
government but the charges are as
yet unbn9wn
Shmeding has been working in
New Orleans Tor Chicago firm which
had contract for building govern.
ment radio stations. Whether in the
confidential capacity he occupied he
tried to ml&rt information to the
enemy or what the charges are his
wife and other relatives are unin-
formed
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-28
MISS BACH BREAKS
LIMB; FALLS ON ICE

Miss lMra Bach. oi @2a DcSoto
street. Slipped on the ice While cross.
ins the ROCK Island railroad crossing
al la sale street yesterday morning
and received 4 compound fracture Of
her lett ankle. The accident occurred
about l0;tl, while Miss Bach WIS on
her way 10 he union church service
Miss Bach was placed in sleigh
by Witnesses to hc accident and re-
moved to her home on DcSolo street
where DR.. =. j. Clnne was called to
attend hcl. Upon his arrival the ann
bulance was called and she was re.
moved 10 lyburn hospital, where she
will be a patient for several weeks
Although the fracture is Il very sc'.
ious one Miss Bach was reported to
be resting easy today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-28
TWO YOUNG OFFICERS
ARRIVE IN FRANCE

Lieut. Harry Kelly and Lieut. John
Cassidy two Ottawa boys who lett
heir homes IN this city under sealed
orders from The government have ar.
rived IN France, The bows arrived
safely according to cabegrams re-.
coiycd by their parents in this city
yesterday and at the present time
are somewhere IN France their eX.
act location not being known to their
relatives here
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-28
Wilhelm Has the Measles.

Roy Wilhelm former deputy pro.
bate clerk. who enlisted recently in
the remount department Of the army
and IS stationed at the camp at Chill.
llcothe. Ohio is III with the measles
and Is under quarantine there.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-01-28
Traction System Saves FueL

Bloomington, III jan. 2S. Begin
ming today, the illinois Traction sye.
tenn reduced It's train service 80 pcs
cent to conserve fuel operating ever
two hours instead of hourly. and aban.
doninr parlor ears until April /