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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
Local Laconies.

Miss Jesse Surber and sister, Mrs. William c, Smith, will spend q week at Atlantic City.
 Mir. and Mrs. Peleg I.awton. both Of advanced age, are seriously i'll at their home in Chestnut street.
 There are 443 dogs registered in Westerly an increase of one dog over the previous registration year, . Captain Robert G. Thackery passed successful examination at tn the Fort Monroe Artillery School He was at his home in Westerly for few hours, Wednesday, en route to Fort Adams.
 With large American flag and a naval recruiting flag across the side walk and another American flag and Liberty Loan flag on the staff, the town hall front has some patriotic ap- pearance!
 Westerly barbers connected with the local union. have established these prices: Hair cut. S5 cents. shampoo 25 cents, massage 2S cents, shave 15 cents, neck shave cents, The neck shave is thrown in with hair cut.
 Creditors of Max Shuman were in the United States court in Provi- dence, Wednesday, with petition to force him into involuntary bankruptcy on She ground that he selected a pre- ferred creditor before his property in Westerly was attached.
 Ernest Glassey, who. was adjudged guilty of larcency of tickets from the office of the New York, New Haven. 6 Hartford railroad, by the third dis trict court, and sentenced to clever months in the Providence County jail has taken appeal, He will be released on bail as soon as the committing init, timus is corrected
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
MYSTIC
Catholics Contribute $4oo te Buy Rends-company A Donates $1o To- ward Bend-Personal Items.

Rev M P. Hart announces that at St. Patrick's church, Mystic, the par ishioners have contributed $3C0 for Liberty bonds and for St. Joseph's church. Noank, $100 for the same pur- pose.
 Heard and Seen.
 William Kennedy has returned to Camp Devens after a visit to his par ents, MT. and Mrs. John Kennedy, and being called here by the death of his brother, John Kennedy, Jr.
 Howard Brown. son of MT. and Mrs. Clark Brown of Pearl street, IS serl- ously i'll with pneumonia. E MT. and Mrs. George c. Lane nave been entertaining Miss Ella Potter of Norwich,
 Selectnan Conrad Kretzer and John Tribbanee are in Boston. Eli Gledhill is spending part of the week in New York, There is a slight improvement Tn the condition of John Francls, Who has the pneumonia. pr. George E, T. Ward of Schenec- tady, who is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Ira c. Hexie. is i'll with stomach trouble.
 bury.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Kinman have returned to Leominster, Mass, after I a visit with MT. and Mrs. D. 5. Den nison. Co. A. c. H. G.. has given Rev. NJ l P. Hart s10 from the proceeds Of then dance towards the buying of a Lib | erty bond.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
STONINCTON
Rumor That Postmaster B. F. Mahan and Others Are to Buy Ocean House Property-Marriase - Miss Heath Arrives at Inn.

It is reported that New London par ties. including former Congressman B. k. Mahan, now postmaster at his na- tive city have an option on the old Ocean house property in the borough, and that the purchase and transfer will be made before long. There is now no hotel in the borough and it is understood the Ocean house will be renovated and refitted to relieve the lack of accommodations from the in- crease that calme with the shipyar5, and VIII aid some in the housing prob fem. It is reported that the Bar rows building is to be utilized so as to lodge and feed shipyard workers.
 Stonington Pointers.
 Rev. and Mrs. George B. Marsten, now of Lowell, Mass. are in the borough on. brief visit.
 There was a marriage in the Ston- ington Mirror office, with Jerome S. Anderson, Jr., as a justice of the peace officiating. Frank Savage and Miss Lillian Reed were the happy pair. Miss Mary Heath has arrived from New York and is arranging for the opening of Stonington Manor inn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
SOUTH WINDHAM
Mission Society Votes to Buy $500 Rond-Chiidran' Party--PersonaIs.


 Mrs. H. F. Cards father, Mir. Sted- man is the guest of relatives in Vest erly,
 Mrs. Simmons is to reside in Water town, N. Y.
 To Buy Bond.
 The Ladies' Mission society has vot- ed to buy five hundred dollar Liberz ty bond
 A dance is to be held in the Gui.ford Smith hall Saturday evening.
 E. W, Avery was a yiistor in Hart ford Friday.
 Miss Ruth Keller of Hartford has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. E. Card,
 Mrs. Florence Fitch of New York is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Stiles Mir. and Mrs. c. S. Goodwin nf Teb- anon were guests Sunday of NJ and Mrs, Leslie A. Clark.
 Farewell Party.
 Mrs. Simmons gave q farewell par tv Friday for the children. There were 21 present. Refreshments were served. The Ladies' Mission society met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. B. Seribner.
 Mrs. Charles Hahn and daughter, Edith, returned Monday to their home in Providence.
 Mrs. Clarence Avery has had as her guests her parents, NF~ and Mrs. A. W. Avery, and Miss Rush Long of Un- casville.
 Mrs. E, W. Avery was a visitor in Norwich Monday. Attended Funeral. Mrs, Lydia Robinson of Hampton and Miss Hrt1'a Hendricl1 of Water bury came to attend the funeral ot Mrs. Celia A. Rood. Friday and called on Mrs. W. c. Card.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
PENDLETON HILL.
Mail Carrier L. c. Gray Concludes His Duties--SehooI Waited by Supervisor Lowell.

Mrs. Clifford Thompson. with her daughter Katherine, was the Sunday guest of her brother. Howard Bentz, at White Rock.
 Mail Carrier Quits.
 Lyle c. Gray, who has carried the mail since last fall, finished his duties April 30th. Mr Gray will be missed by the patrons, whom he has served most obligingly. No one has been secured yet to take the route.
 Herbert Corey was through the place last week to engage the seasons wool. Clifford Thompson, Henry D. John son and c. Edwin Maine attended Quonocontaug grange at Charlestown Saturday evening.
 Mrs. Hannah Hiscox of Jewett City visited her sister, Mrs. Martin Chap man, Sunday.
 Visits School.
 Supervisor o. E. Lowell visited the Hill school Monday morning. There are IS pupils registered in this school at present
 Elmer E. Coon is repairing the Vol untown roads. Mrs, Cassius Palmer and Miss Christie Palmer were in Westerly Fri day afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
LISBON
Church Notes Rist Family Returns Prem Notwithstanding For Red Gross.

The text of the pastors sermon at NeWent Sunday. was, Christ in You the Hope of Glory. Next Sunday morning Rev. Sherrod Soule, superintendent of the Missionary society of Connecticut will occupy the pulpit.
 William Morehouse of Mount Her mon School is at home for few weeks.
 o. H. Irons and his son. J. Herbert Irons of Seymour were visit.rs at c. A. Mell's few days last week.
 Mrs. David Cathcart of Trenton, N. l., visited over Sunday with MT. and Mrs, Edmund Weeks.
 Miss Lima Wheeler of Scotland spent the week end with Miss Mabel Kana han.
 Miss Elsie Marquardt of Groton vis- tied over Sunday with Miss Ellen Wilcox.
 Mrs. Frank Knight came from Tren ton, x. J.. last week to join her hus- band, who came to their home in New ent few weeks ago.
 Miss Florence Thatcher of Norwich Town was the week end guest of her cousin, Miss Clara Hyde. Albert Rist and family have return ed to their home in town after pass ing the winter in Norwich The ladies of the parish are to meet at the parsonage Thursday evenings to sew for the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
UNION
Body of Amasa Morse Brought From,
 Stafford Springs For Burial.

H'~ and Mrs. NJ. P. J. Walker of Staffor1 Springs called on friends in town Friday.
 Major John Buckley of Hartford was home the firet Of the week.
 Mrs. ". Richards entertained last Thursday her sister-in-l law, Mrs. Al lena Lavally of Oxford, with nieces, Mrs. J, r. Gage of Sturbridge, Water vile Corner, also Mrs. Arthur La Pearl
 Mrs. Kinda Burnham and daughter, Louise. of Southbridge, were at the inn on Marcy Hill the first of the week.
 The body of Amasa Morse a former resident of Union was brought from Stafford Springs to Union for burial in the family lot at the North ceme- tery.
 Several from Westford attended the L. B. A. social meeting at the hall last Thursday.
 Mrs. Matthew Head is recovering from grip.
 Mrs. Hattie Phillips of Southbridee was with her sister, Mrs. Kinda Burn ham the first of the week. Mrs. Marion Sudwill spent a few days recently with her sister, Mrs. L. M. Reed
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

gone over the top. displayed the flag, The amount to date is S7,400, although the quota was s5 800.
 Miss Clara, Thompson spent the week end in Hartford visiting friends and relatives.
 Mrs. George Merritt, Annie Merritt and Leonard Merritt. spent last Thurs day in Hartford.
 Visitors at Mrs. Thomas Lewis over Sunday last were her mother, Mrs. A. B. Shippie, sister, Miss Evelyn Ship pie, Miss Vera Bennett. MT. and Mrs. J. N. Jacobson of Mansfield Center and MT. and Mrs. Henry of Mansfield Cen ter.
 The Columbia Grange Dramatic club is to present at the Andover town hall the three-act comedy The Sisterhood of Bridget for the benefit of the Red Cross. Dancing will follow the enter tainment. Dies in France.
 Mrs. Nellie Rathburn, who has been taking care of her uncle, Lucius Post, has received news of the death of her son, Earl Burton Rathburn, who re- gently went to France.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
SALEM
Town We'll Over the Top With Liberty Bond Subscriptions-Birthday Sur prise Party.

Elmer Chadwick of Manchester was a caller at his home here Sunday. Harry Moore of New Haven spent Sunday and Monday with his family in town.
 Mr. and Mrs. Abram Siminowitz and son George spent Sunday with rela- tives in Hanover.
 Over the Top.
 Salem went over the top several days ago in the Liberty loan quota. Mrs. Mary Darling secured subscrip- tions for $5, 800 and G. H. Morgan subscriptions for $1,700, a total of s7,20O. The quota for the town was $6,30o.
 Home for Summer.
 George Moore, who has been em- ployed in New Haven for several months, returned to his home here Sunday for the summer.
 MT. and Mrs. G. J. Murray and chil- dren visited relatives in Rozrah Sun day.
 The Y. P. S. c. E. meeting Sunday evening was led by the pastor, Rev. J. c. Hehr.
 Birthday Surprise.
 4 birthday surprise party was given Mrs G. J. Murray at her home Fri day evening by friends and neighbors Games and music furnished entertain ment. Cake, coffee. fruit and candy were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

Children smile when they take
 Foley's Honey and Tar 1st. It tastes good.
 2nd k makes them feel good.
 It will turn feverish, fretfuI, cough. ing child into happily smiling one. Because-It puts a healing, soothing coating on feverish, indamed, tickling throat. It helps snuffles and stufy, wheezy breathing. It stops coughs quickly, and it wards off croup.
 It contains no opiates, does not up. set delicate stomach, and the last drop in the bottle is just as good as the first. Try it.
 Lee & ossoo6 Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
LEGAL NOTICE
foTIcE TO GRANT ADMINISTRATION

1T A COURT or PROBATE HELD z North Stonington, within and for the District cf North stonington. on the Ith day of April, i. D. 1918. csent-CHARLE5 c. GRAY, Judge. Estate of Sarah L. Edgcomh, late of forth Stonington, in said District, de- C2sed.
 William E. Stewart of North ston- agton appeared in Court and filed a etltion praying, for the reasons there ! set forth. that an instrument pur- prting to be the last will of said de- eased be admitted to probate and let CTS testamentary thereon be granted. Whereupon, It Is Ordered, That said etition be heard and determined at ne Probate Court Room in North Ston- bgton. in said District on the 7th day [ May. A. D. 1918. at 2 o'clock in the fternoon, and that notice of the pen ency of said petition, and of said earing thereon. be given by the pub cation of this order once in The Nor ich Bulletin, a newspaper having, a srculation in said District, at least re days prior to the date of said hear tg. and that return be made to this burt.
 CHARLES c. GRAY, Judge. may2d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

Sewa Singh. who is head watchman of Patoembah Estate, in Sumatra. East Indies. has paid into the local British Red Cross Fund a sum of 40 guilders (about e4o), which is the equivalent of half his pay since the outbreak of war, and has declared his intention to contribute to the Fund half his monthly pay till the end of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
HARTFORD ESTABLISHES
 RECORD IN LIBERTY LOAN
For Cities of 5o,oOo Population or Over
 --ias Doubled Its Quota.

Boston, May 1.-The list of New England cities and towns which have oversubscribed their allotment in the Liberty bond campaign continued to grow today. Fifty-six names went on the honor roll and tonight the total lacked but five of an even thousand
 Hartford. Conn, established a rec ord for cities of 5o,e0o population or over, the local committee reporting that the quota of $S,171,00O had been doubled. The city was given 8 blue star for it's honor flag.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

strong of the local post office have been out for few days on account of being laid up with the grip.
 Joseph Letturey is visiting his sis- ter in Lynn, Mass.
 The Chautauqua lectures and enter tainments at Stafford Springs will open this year on July 16.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
FAIR CATCH OF SHAD
 ON OPENING DAY.
At Deep River 160 Were Brought IT Many Weighing Over Eight Pounds.

Hartford, Conn, May 1.-The Con necticut river shad fishing season opened at midnight last night. Re- ports from down river indicate only fair catch. At Deep River 160 were brought in, many weighing over eight pounds each. At East Haddam 150 are reported, one net taking 40. Only three fish were reported at Saybrook Point, it being explained that condi- tions at the mouth of the river were bad for fishing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

Hartford.-At the benefit concert and supper given by the Colored Women's league at Center church house We'd nesday evening Rev. Dr. William N. DeBerry of Springfield, Mass, gave an address on The American Peace Prob lem as Affected by the World Mar.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
SENSATION IN WESTERLY COURT

Lawyer Asks Leave to Withdraw Counsel For Woman Client Who. He Claims, Deliberately Deceived Him Verdict of $9S5O For Blacksmith Kelly In Suit Against Mrs. H. B. Wilkins Miss Myrtle Blven, Despondent, Shoots Herself - Towns Liberty Loan Honor Flag Arrives
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

William Nj. Williams, who with Mrs. Williams came to Westerly from Nor wich about year ago, died Wednes- day morning in his ninety first year, at the home of William H. Browning. Mrs. Browning is niece of Mrs. Will jams, and the elderly couple made their home with Mir. and Mrs. Browning. MT. Williams was one of the oldest residents of Norwich, former chief of the Norwich Fire company, and the organization in Tantic was named in his honor. For sixty years he was em- ployed in the Eaton and Chase store, Norwich, and their predecessors Breed and Prentice. Burial will be at River Bend.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
Myrtle BIiven, 31, daughter of the late Joseph Bliven. committed suicide

Myrtle BIiven, 31, daughter of the late Joseph Bliven, committed suicide about midnight Tuesday and her body was found at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning in an outhouse on the prem ises occupied by her brother Charles at No. Chestnut street. After the death of her father Miss Biiven closed her home and engaged as housekeeper for her brother in law, Samuel Bliven. She worked in the Lorraine mill, lived alone and, so it is said, purchased for self protection a revolver which she finally used in self destruction. She had resided with MT. and Mrs. Charles Bliven for several months, had not been in the. best of health of late, and it is believed killed herself by reason of despondency.
 Miss Bliven left her home in Chest nut street at 2 o'clock Tuesday after noon, and that is the last MT. and Mrs. Charles Bliven knew or her until the finding of her body in the outheuCe by Mrs. Bliven. It is evident that the act was done with deliberation. Her hat was removed and she sat in a corner, just in the position she was in when she fired a bullet into. her right ear. resulting in almost instant death.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
MONTVILLE
Town More Than Doubles Its Liberty Bond Quota-odd Fellows Attend Baptist Church-Two Movie Shows Week.

The town of Montville has shown it's ability to raise money Not content with reaching its quota of s14,OO0 for the third Liberty loan, it has gone well over the s1o0.OO0 mark.
 Attended Church.
 The Odd Fellows attended the morn ing service at the Union Baptist church in a body Sunday and listened to a sermon by the pastor, Rev. F. $. Clark.
 Herbert Rogers of the aviation corps stationed at Camp Upton spent Sunday in town.
 Andrew Resenlund of Fort Terry was a week end visitor.
 The c. NJ. Robertson company start ed showing moving pictures in Robert sons hall on Monday evening. They are planning to show them two even ings of every week.
 The Home guard will present min strel show at Palmer Memorial hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
STAFFORD SPRINGS
'ailure to Pay Personal Tax Proves ExpensiVe-SchooI Bond to Combine Office of Superintendent and School Principal.

Martin Matusis was brought before he borough court Tuesday on com ,laint of Tax Collector Frank H. Plumb for neglecting to pay his per 'onal tax. The court found that the aX of g was due and ordered Mir. natusic to pay it. together with costs f S7.41.
 Angelina Sena, who has been eaching school in New Jersey, is pending a vacation in town.
 School Committee Economies.
 The town school committee, reaIiz- ng the need for economy in man. lower and money, has decided to ombine the position of high school rineipal and that of superintendent f schools beginning at the opening f the fall term. The committee fig res that by so doing it will be not nly releasing man for other work 'ut it will save the town about S180O year.
 To Sell School Property.
 At the special town meeting held ir Stafford Hollow Wednesday afternoon le selectmen were authorized to sell he old schoolhouse property in Or uttsville. It was also voted to dis ontinue a short piece of an old high vay in Orcuttville
 George H. Perry and Harry Arm
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

The French Eastern communique re- ports patrol encounters on the Struma. Enemy cantonments at Demir- Hissar were bombed by British aircraft.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

The renewal of the contract for the street lighting with the Westerly Light and Power company, was given con sideration at special meeting of the Westerly town council Councilmen suggested changes in the draft of the contract. and these will be considered by the company, before the document is before the council for final action. A delegation from the Westerly Sani- tary corps, asked that the command be furnished with uniforms. as was the Westerly qenstabulary. Action on this matter was deferred until the regular meeting of the town council next Mon day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02
ANDOVER
Liberty Loan RalIy-Town Displays Honor Flag-Earl Burton Rathbun Dies in France.

Liberty day. April 26, there was a Liberty loan rally in the town hall. The speakers were Colonel Parke. for mer military attache to Brand Whit lock, U. $. ambassador to Belgium at the time Of the German invasion, and Professor Montieth, teacher of mod eFn history at Storrs college Music was furnished by the Columbia band. More money was subscribed to the Liberty loan and Andoyer, having
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

The third increment of the second draft of Rhode Island, 217 young men, went to Fort Slocunl, N. Y, Wednes- day. Those from State Division No. 1, were: Elisha WilfEed Matterson, of Saunderstown; Howard J. Wilcox, of East Greenwich; Harold ". Madison, Wickford; William A. Dor1nan, of Hamilton; Santo Chimento, Bradford; ; Frank E. Sweet, Wyoming; William A. Mccormick, Providence; Leslie E. Gordon. Rockville; John ". Brady, of Ashaway.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

According to the official returns up to "Wednesday morning, Westerly dis trict increased it's oyersubseription to Liberty bonds. which now amounts to s72,750. The allotment is $S75.ooo, and $447,70 has been subscribed Charles P. Cottrell, chairman of the local conn mittee received an over er-the-top flag and it is now displayed with the stars and stripes on the town hall flag staff. The patriotic people of Westerly will go on to the end in the present can- paign and make the oversubscription the largest in the state. population considered.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-02

Just about midnight L. W. Champlin, who lives in the vicinity, heard the re- port of a revolver, no doubt the one caused by the act of Miss Bliven. This is supported by the fact that her clothing was perfectly dry, and the heavy rainsterm of the night com menced shortly after midnight.
 pr. Michael H. Scanlon, medical ex- aniner, was called made examination of the body, and gave permission for it's removal. Besides her mother, Miss Bliven is survived by two brothers and three sisters.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. WasSick left Monday
for their home near Sioux City, Iowa
but were so enthused over Rosebud
Valley they purchased the Albert
.Joneschiet farm: consideration $1,000
and expect to move out next spring.
Mr.. Joneschet has no future plans
but we certainly hope they remaia
among US.
Last Sunday was Club Sunday and
a large crowd gathered at the Ben
Larsen home where all did fun JUS
tice to the splendid generous lunch
provided by the hostess, A good so
cial time was enjoyed by all and the
children were happy and hugged the
puppies alternately. Mr.. Langley
snapped several pictures of the differ
ent groups. Mr.. Oliver Larsen was
able to be among the people and all
departe7 late hoping the LarSens
would entertain again soon. The next
meeting Septem r 8th will be at the
Langley homestead.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
GET READY TO PICK SEED
CORN FOR 1919 CROP

Again g. .es up the perennial cry,
pick seed corn. There is nothing very
new about such suggestion. Sep
tember 7 next, or thereabouts. would
be a good Seed Corn day. Whether
we have special Seed Corn day or
MT, we should pick seed corn, enough
for use and little TO spare. The
actual early picking of enough seed
corn for planting next spring is even
more important than TIE exact meth
o 4 of picking.
One method of getting seed corn
from the field is to tie a grain sack
over ones shoulder, go into the corr
field and carry out the ears selected
Such a method has the advantage ol
making it easy to stop and examine
the individual stalks and ears of corn
more closely than could otherwise be
done. II the amount of seed corn tc
be- picked is considerable, hitch 6
quiet horse to sled or small boat or
which box is placed. Drive through
between rows and select the best ears
from the best stalks and throw then
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-08-16
CODY ChOPSTICkS

Harry Atwood was Wood caller
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs Gust Gunner called at
Fred EglestonS, Sunday.
Chas Kimball and Jack Steiner Wis
tied w. j. Egleston, Sunday.
w. j. Egeston went to Wood. Mon
day, after some cattle he bought of
}. b. Keepers.
Quite number attended the From.
tier Days in White River last week
from this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Scheurer and
John Scheurer of White River, Mr.
and Mrs. w. B. Elley and Herbert
Scheurer Of Missouri were calling or
Cody people last Sunday and viewing
J. }. ranch. We hope Mr.. Eley vii
like the country well enough to de-
eide to locate here.