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The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-03

use the strike as weapon, was sub mitted to Mir. Carlton, but he declined positively to permit employees of his company to join the union unless referendum of all the company's workers showed that a majority of them favored such step.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-03

With the French Armies in France, June 2.-Fighting their way along the river Marne, the Germans have reached a point to the west of Cha teau Thierry. French troops hold the western portion of the city.
 On the eastern side of the Cham pagne salient the Germans have sue ceeded in crossing the Rheims Dor mans road south of Olisy Violaine and Vile en Tardenois.
 With the best troops at their com mand the German commanders are employing every strategy and the battle on the left wing is being con- tested with a bitterness hitherto un- known.
 On the wing between Rheims and Chateau Thierry the enemy is held, while between Soissons and the Marne the French resistance is becoming victorious. The Germans continue to pour new divisions into the battle. No doubt remains that they intended to make their supreme effort on the Marne, rather than in the offensive towards Amiens, which was started in March.
 There are 45 divisions on the Sois- sons-Rheims battle area; among them are the best trained troops in the German army, attired in special uniforms and following new offensive methods. Fifteen of these were among Gen. von Hutier's 23 divisions in the March drive toward Amiens.
 The Germans made desperate eff fort to capture Rheims by an encir- cling movement. They temporarily occupied Fort Pompelle, but were inn mediately dislodged by the valiant troops led by Gen. Gourand.
 The mass of the German reserves is believed to be between the Marne and Ourcq rivers, where the fighting today is more desperate than probably any combat in this war
 Having established themselves on line from near La Fere- Milon to Priez- -Monthiers, Etrepilly, Chateau Thierry, the Germans are evidently trying for a massed thrust against the important rail center of Meaux ton the Marne, 27 miles east-north- east of Paris.
 The Germans are following the tac- ties of evading those points where they must meet strong resistance. Finding such opposition, they imme- diately throw their masses elsewhere. They refuse to fight for positions where the defense is strong. This line of procedure is markedly in contrast with their tactics at Verdun two years ago, where for six months they "butted their heads" against the two- mile sector from Douamont to Fort Vaux.
The Prescott daily news., 1918-06-03

If you are raising hens this year, read "What is a Hen Worth" in the Country Gentleman. Vim. Johnson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
NORTH sTONINGTON
Grange Admits Ten-sons Return to Honor Mothers Day-DeIesates to Convention.

Ten new members received the first and second degrees at the meeting of the grange Friday evening. The next meeting will be May 24, when the third and fourth degrees will be con- ferred.
 Rev. A. L. Townsend has been in town the past week, a guest at the home of Mrs. H. NJ. Perkins.
 Mothers Day Guests.
 Harold Brown. who has been at Camp ovens for the past seven months spent Mothers day with his mother, Mrs W. H. Brown, in this village, and accompanied her to morning service at the Congregational church.
 Dr. W. H. Knowles of Danielson visited his mother, Mrs. E. H. Knowles on Mothers day.
 MT. and Mrs. Hibberd R. Norman and children of Norwich called or MT. Norman's mother, Mrs. T. P Norman, on the afternoon of Mothers day.
 Convention Delegates.
 Deacon and Mrs. John D. Avery an6 Deacon and Mrs Daniel E. Gray witt the pastor, Rev. o. D. Fisher, were delegates from the local Congrega- tional church to the association meet ing held in New London Tuesday
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Main of Norwich were in town Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
RECORD CROP.
Banker Nathan D. Prince Tells of Prospects and Conditions as He Saw Them in the Middle West.

Vice President Nathan D Prince of pOsit company, at his home here On Wednesday, after attending the session of :he executive committee of the American Bankers association as the Connecticut representative at Hot Springs, Ark, said that the bankers of the middle western states are en- thusiastic now over the prospects for 2 bumper wheat crop. one that may establish a new record in this coun- try.
 Wheat is in sp,end:d condition Mir. Prince says. and he saw in Illinois, Missouri and other states immense tracts cultivated to this all-important cereal and every bit of the acera ge promising splendid results.
 MT. Prince said that he was inform ed by Kansas men among the bankers he met that that particular state will produce 100.000,N00 bushels of wheat this wear, record not heretofore ap- rrOached.
 At $2 a bushel, at least, this means tremendous income for the wheat growers of Kansas and a giant con tribution to the staple and basic food supply of the world.
 Mir Prince found the war spirit blazing high in the states where he visited and all bent upon achieving a rapid victory for America and the countries with which she is fighting against the dominating aims of Prussianism.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
SOUTH WINDHAM
Mrs. Alfred Card Undergoes Surgical oneration-War Rally Planned for Thursday Evening.

Mrs. George Stiles spent Monday in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Walter Abbe has been enter taining Miss May Cone of Groton, Mrs. c. C. Hemingway of Hartford and Mrs. Roy Parkinson of Portland, Ore.
 In Hartford Hospital.
 Alfred Card motored to Hartford Sunday to visit his wife, who is a patient in a private hospital. Mrs. Card, who underwent a serious opera tion for appendicitis and other ail ments Friday morning. is resting comfortably.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Green and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Greens parents, Mir. and Mrs. Com bes, of Andover.
 William Oman. who is in business in New Haven, was at his home over Sunday.
 MT and Mrs. Herbert Card and lit tie son are spending a week or ten days with Mrs. Cards parents, MT. and Mrs. Walter Hoxie. George Hatch has been spending 8 few days in Philadelphia.
 MT. and Mrs. H. F. Card and fam fly spent Sunday with relatives in Hartford John Panl Dunlevy a nrincina1 in
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
WESTMINSTER
Serious Damage Results From Second Woodland Fire Would-Be Naval Recruit Grams to Gain Weight Town Interest in Plains Meeting.

To the Windham Association of Con- sregational Churches and Ministers at Eastford Tuesday, May 14, Westmin- ster delegates were Mrs. Columbps Smith and J. Herbert Lyman.
 A small, but deeply interested group of women met at Mrs. Charles Bar stow's for Red Cross work last week Monday. ..
 Corporal Thomas Jones has report cd to his family that he has arrived safely in France.
 Met at Parsonage.
 Tuesday afternoon the Ladies Aid society met in their room at the par sonage. sewing and planning for a sale, a dozen later, sharing in the good things provided for supper.
 w. c. T. U. Meeting.
 Wednesday afternoon the W. C. T. U. met with the vice president. Mrs Ray BEven, at the Plains. Nine only were present. Mrs. Columbus Smith the president, presided, and Miss Jones gave a brief resume of a lecture she had heard this winter in St. Pe- tersburg, Florida Reports were read and plans made for further work.
 Serious Woodland Fire.
 Thursday Westminster was visited by a second and more disastrous fire than the proceeding. It began about noon, in the woods owned by the La chappeIles. As soon as possible Fire Warden A Hale Bennett was notified when the small force of neighbors saw they alone could not conquer the flames Soon a band of fifty or more men were hard at it, coming iron Hanover as well as from Westminster the Green and the Plains. By nigh the fire was subdued. A large area hat i been burned over. The chief loser: were the Lachapelles, Goffs, Edmonds
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
DAYVILLE
Chidren's Day Committee Named
 Tribute to Mothers at Special Ser vice-Rod and Gun Club Organized

Mrs. A F. Darling visited MT. and Mrs. H. o. Preston at Putnam, Sur- dav
 s. F. Gillette spent Sunday at Col chester accomnanying his mother, Mrs. Emily Gillette home, who has spent the winter here.
 Mr and Mrs George w. Bennett, Clarence E. and. Miss Ethel L. Bennett of Lakewood, R l.. were Sunday guests of Mrs. Fannie S. Bennett.
 Children's Day Committee.
 At the Congrega tional Bible school Sunday, the following committee was appointed to arrange for a concert on Children's day, June 9: A. T. Hope, Mrs. Otto Lehrer. Miss Lila c. Har- ris and Mrs. William Swainson.
 Private Elijah Berriman from Camp Devens, was at home for the week end.
 Marshall Bennett, Miss Mildred and Merrill Bennett, were guests of rela- tives in Foster, R. l.. Sunday.
 William w. Burnett of Providence spent Sunday with his father, Frank J. Bennett.
 Meet in French Camp. Corporal Fred F., Miller in writ ing home from France stated that he is in the same camp with Corpora Henry B. Burnett. Received Beautiful May Basket. Last week Tuesday. evening Miss Doris E. Hope was hung well filled l May basket by over thirty school mates. The young folks lad merry | time playing games on the lawn. The l hostess served ice cream and waters 1 William Park of Taunton, Mass. was recent guest of James E. Elan. chard and family. l Rev. and Mrs. William Swainsor and daughter Frances, and MT. ant Mrs w. l.. Greig, attended the con ference of the Windham Association 1 of Congreg ga tional Churches and Min ;sters at Eastford, Tuesday. Mrs A. J. Lathrop entertained tn Ladies Aid society at her home Tues day afternoon. A social hour followed the hostess serving cake and ic cream.
 Paid Tribute to Mothers.
 Mothers day was observed at tn l Congregational church Sunday. Then was large attendance and each ori was presented a white carnation, con tributed by the Ladies' Aid society The pastor gave a discourse froH Prov SIPS, paying a tender tribut to mothers.
 Next Sunday will be observed q Red Cross day.
 Not only are the children receivin May baskets, but their elders. alst | During the past week Mrs S. R. Gil lette and Miss Clara B. Stokes hay had heavily laden baskets hung t them by friends
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Received by Draft Board as to Phy
 sicaI Disqualification.

Under special instructions received by the local board Wednesday morn ing, no more selected men who are afflicted with hysteria or who have hernia will be accepted for general military service, and no such men will go out with the contingent leaving here May 24. Some other. causes heretofore not regarded as disqualify- ing for general military service are set forth in the instructions as now bar ring men from other than limited or special service. This restores. in eff feet, the old rule and will mean a change in status for a considerable number of men in this district
 Because of this new change in the rules there will be some revision of this districts list of men scheduled to so to Camp Upton May 24
 Enjoyable May Party.
 Delightful entertainment was pro- vided at the May party given at the home of Mir. and Mrs. James F. Lu- cev for a score of young people of this city and vicinity. The house was prettily decorated and special features were provided that appealed to all.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
QUINEBAUG POMONA
Features of Meeting May 18th With Woodstock Grange.

Mrs. Susie c. Williams, Brooklyn secretary of Quinepaug Pomona grange, No. ?. issued an announcement Wednesday relative to the next meet ing of the organization, to be held on Saturday, May 9, with Senexet grange, at Woodstock Agricultural hall.
 The morning session is to open at Il o'clock in the fifth degree. for spe- cial business. Dinner is to be served by members of Senexet grange. The afternoon session is to be at 1.30 o. clock, in the fourth degree. The 1ec- turerIs programme will include musi- cal and literary numbers, the princi- pal speakers being Miss Rose Ladd, past state lecturer of Massachusetts and Guy c. Smith of the Connecticut Agricultural college. The latter will sneak on Finances fnr the Farmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16

Mrs. T.. Button has returned from trip ta Providence,
 B. c. Loche, Miss Cornell and Miss Pa 'mer motored to MatunocE one day recently.
 Poultry buyers are numerous at present, paying 90 cents per pound live weight.
 Miss Dorothy May Kenyon, of West Kingston spent. Sunday here with her granGparents !F@g5y R
 Mir and Mrs. SterrEy Cahoene of Sioc,;na were callers Fefe Sunday aft
 MT. and Mrslzchsiihsey Barber of Exeter were visitors here Sunday. 8 Nat5aniet Brown ana family of Val ley Falls visited Mrs. Browns cous- in, Mrs. IddafAf lzsnSon, Sunday after
 Rev. CHI. Palasgh qaeached at the church here, Sunday ~porning. Next SundaygRe& ANFF RfhENdson is to con- duct services here and-at West King stor chapel.-7 -e 54s F. K. Crandall and family of King ston were callers here Sunday after noon. Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16

and, in the kitchen at the Baptist church, will give a public demonstra- ton of making cottage cheese.
 Miss Morse's visit here will be in furtherance of the governments war food propaganda. The meeting will be public and will open at 8 o'clock.
 Brevties.
 Henrys c. Ouilette of Central Falls visited friends here Wednesday.
 Alfred Goulet, who broke a bone in his ankle recently, has been able to be out this week, using crutches to get about
 J. Carl Witter conducted a sale on Wednesday at the Downing place in Moosup.
 Attention of motorists is being di- rected by officials to the speed limita- tion placed on cars running through a city or borough. The speed in the borough should not be over 15 miles an hour; drivers who are regularly ex- ceeding it are to be brought into court and fined.
 Miss Katherine c. Mendel of Prov idence vas the guest, of Danielson friends Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
WAR FOOD BAZAAR.
Special Prizes Offered For Wheat
 Substitute Products.


 To spur up interest in the war food bazaar that is to be held May 24 at he town hall Mrs Rienzi Robinson announced Wednesday that there is to be prize table at which the house. wives of killingly have heen invited to display the products of their skill in breads made of corn meal, rye, wheat and wheat substitutes. Mrs. John Young is to have charge of the prize table.
 Awards will be made as follows: For corn bread, 100 per cent. corn. red ribbon; for army waters. IbO per cent. barley. blue ribbon for war bread, 30 per cent wheat substitutes, white rib hon. Every woman who has any incl:n- ation Ht all to aid the marion through teachi,;y many how to cook under war methods and with war food supplies is urged to enter the prize contest. Each food product displayed in the prize contest must be accompanied by the recipe, for it is through this mea ms that the value of the prize winning entries may be passed to the public.
 The three judges who will pass upon the entries for prizes are Mrs Milton A. Shumway, .Danielson: Miss Rosa mond Danielson. Putnam Heights. and Miss Charlotte Embleton. home econ omics director for the county. Put nam.
 It is to be presumed from the an nouncement relative to the prize table that there are not obe other exhibits Food cooked under the economy and conservation rules that are being ap- piled tc help win the war will be shown in abundance. The bazaar will be a revelation to hundreds of housewives.
 The ladies in attendance will be pa -rs-+,. he decorated under the direction of a committee consisting of Mrs. Ernest R. Warren and Mrs. L. F. Kennedy.
 Tramonti Case Settled.
 Under a happy arrangement that will clear away all the difficulty in the affair in which he became in remain in Danielson and will continue to be engaged in the occupation which he followed since coming to this town.
 It was made known Wednesday that MT. Tramonti. who is an accomplished musician, has demonstrated his honor in the matters that concerned him Monday. a fact that has proved a source of qualification to his friends here.
 EnIists in Heavy Artillery.
 Thomas Monohan, son of James Monohan. Maple street has enlisted in the heavy artillery sers-iee and is to report next Monday at lFbstoh for duty and assignment to camp.
 Leaves For Washington.
 Miss Dorothy Gilligan, who has been employed in one of the offices of the Connecticut mills. left Wednesday for Washington. D. C., where she is to en- ter the government service as a sten- ographer. Several Danielson young ladies are filling similar positions in the national capital
 Cottage Cheese Demonstration.
 Miss Gertrude Morse of the agricul- tUral department, Washington. is to be here next Wednesday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
sPoRTsMEN ORGANIZE.
Rod and Gun Club Formed, With Jo.
 seph Miller President.

At a meeting of few of the sportsmer of Dayville, held in the of flee of the Assawaga Company, Fri day evening. organization of the Day vile Rod and Gun club was perfect ed and the following officers were elected: President, Joseph Miller; vice president, Samuel Marchesseault: sec retry, Timothy Jones, and treasurer. Walter Jones. Bylaws were ad <oted and the joining fee established at one dollar, with dues of one dollar per year. payable in advance. Grounds just below the Lake house have been secured, traps have been installed, and the club will be ready for prac- tice shoots at the trap as soon as tar gets have been received. It was voted that the membership list remain open for thirty days. that all wishing to join may do so for that length of time at the same fee as charter mem hers
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
HOPKINToN
School Committee Votes to Continue Union With Charleston in Retain ing S. H. Reed as Superintendent- Town Council Meets.


 At ths May meeting of the school committee held in the town hall, bills to the amount of $1S943 were ordered paid. Superintendent of Schools $. Hussey Reed read his monthly report which was received on fife. He WIS authorized to engage such of the pres ent teachers in the town as were will ing to remain another year, and to prepare calendar for the 191SfS school work. The annual reports of the various departmTs'ts pertaining to school work were read and the clerk was instructed to have 400 copies printed for distribution among the taxpayers at the annual financial town meeting, May g. It was unanimously voted to continue the union with the town of Charlestown another year in retaining the services of s. Husscy Reed as superintendent of schools. ! Town Council Meets.
 At the May meeting of the town council and probate court held in the town hall bills were ordered paid to the amount of $2,055.03, of which sum this town is compelled by law to pay s579,SS in support of state bridges lo- cated outside the town. David J. Nay : Tor. D. Ava Crandall and Clarence W. Holmes were appointed committee ot exrend the towns appropriation for Memorial Day services.
 Roy Rawlings and Lucy Gammoll were granted vitualling house licenses at Hope Valley.
 Probate Court Business. The first and final account of Albert E. Palmer, administrator of the estate l of Sarah E. Bennett was received aud referred to June Sd, with order of no | tice
 1 The inventory of the personal estate | of Mary E. Jordan. deceased, was re- ceived and ordered recorded and the adm n nistrator was given permission tC sell the articles of inventory at pri- vate sale for not less than the appraiS- ed value.
 1 Defeated Hope Valley.
 The students of the Hopllinton Higf 1 School defeated the Hope Valley HiSf school base ball team on the Bethe grounds, Friday afternoon, 1S to 6. A brush fire burned over a pasture owned by E-Lieutenant Governor F R. Allen at Hopkinton late Saturday 1 afternoon but with no serious damage Planting is we'll advanced in this vicinity. Fruit trees are blossomins well.
 Mrs. Sarah A. Kenyon is visiting l at the home of Welcome H. Foster.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
William Mccormack III.
STANDING TROLLEY CAR
Failed to Influence Nelson E. Lown
 to Stop, So He Pays $10 Fine.

In the city court Wednesday morn ing Judge Mahlon H. Geissler imposed a fine of $10 upon Nelson F. Lown for having driven past a standing troll ley car, at Bugbee's corner, Tuesday evening. The penalty was the first imposed here recently for such vio- lation of the automobile traffic laws.
 Reaches England Safely.
 Charles Ryan. selected man of this city and a son of Captain Joseph Ryan, has arrived safely over there, and is a member of the infantry organization that paraded through the streets of London last Saturday Other selected men from towns in this district are in the same regiment.
 No Parking Regulations.
 No Parking signs have been erected at the northerly and southerly boun- daries of the Congregational church property in Elm street and similar signs have been put in place in Front street, near the Bank building and just below the Tatem building. Parking will not be permitted in these street areas because of the constant flow of traffic, resulting at times in consid- erable congestion.
 License Restored.
 Fazli Ali, North GrosvenordaIe, whose automobile drivers license was suspended several months ago, follow ing an accident on School street in this city in which boy riding a bicycle lost his life. has had his license re- stored.
 Organizing For Big Drive.
 Thorough organization of all the territory included in the Putnam Red Cross chapter district is planned for carrying out the big drive that will be started next week to raise S1OO.- 100000 in the nation. This district will be called upon for s75O0, a figure that will be reached only if all become interested and give liberally.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16

Refreshments were served.
 Those present were Miss Elizabeth Barnes, Miss Camille Euverard. Miss Florence Murray. Miss Alzada Frazer, Miss Eileen Frazer. Miss. Alice Sulli- van, Miss Belle Murray, Miss. Diana Bibeault Miss Marion Renshaw. Miss Pauline Grady. Miss Pauline Lucier, Miss Martha Euverard, John H. Kempf James E. Murray, Frederick Sherry, Robert Diamond, Leo Gagne, Armand Gagne Leo Trainor. Irving H. Miron, Fred Butterworth, Clarence Noel.
 Mrs. Lucey sang for the guests and other musical numbers or accompani- ments were contributed by John H. Kempf and Armand Gagne.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
SOUTH CRISWOLD

Several local people were business callers in Norwich Saturday.
 The Ladies' Aid society will be en- tertained Wednesday, May p. by Mrs. E. H. Clark.
 Mir and Mrs. Albert Greene were recent callers on MT. and Mrs. Henry Sayles at Mystic.
 Mir and Mrs. Floyd K. Young of Westerly, R. L, spent the week end with their unrle.
 Ransom H. Young of this place, Ed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16
WEDDING
Saretzki-Casey.

At St. James rectory in Danielson this (Thursday) morning at 5.3O Miss Winifred Casey. of East Brooklyn, a teacher at the Putnam Heights school. and Dr. William Saretzki of this city, were united in marriage.
 pr. and Mrs. Saretzki are leaving today for a motor honeymoon trip to Atlantic City. They will return in time to enable Dr. Saretzki to pro ceed to Camp Upton, where he will enter service May 24.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-16

gar H. Clark and son Stephen were guests Sunday of Mrs. Hannah Clark of Ledyard.
 Mrs. Robert J. Burroughs returned Friday to North Andover, Mass.
 Mrs. Hattie P. Larkin has returned to South Griswold after a months abSenhe