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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
GETTING THE KAISER S COAT.

The London Daily News correspon-
dent writing from Switzerland insists
that the kaiser is trying to save his
Job as emperor for himself or his son
and will concede almost anything to
accomplish this end.
The presidents secretary Of state
Lansing, speaking this week at Au-
burn, n. Y. said that rumor Of the
kaiser's abdication would mean moth
Ing if it were merely in favor of one
of his sons but if he should abdicate in
favor of democratic Germany 1t
would mean everything"
President Wilson in replying to the
Pope long ago said that I'VE cannot
take the word Of the present rulers OIL
Germany as a guaranty of anything
that is to endure" and again in his
New York speech he gave as one OF
the requisites Of peace that:
The destruction of every arbitrary
power anywhere that can separately,
SecrctiS anu VI itS siiisiS N'ioiN' -
turb the peace Of the world. or II II
can not be presently destroyed. at least
it's reduction to virtual impotence.
Reiteration Of this demand in his
last note that the Kaiser must go as
the price Of peace means that allied
decision has been made to prolong
the war until Ae downfall Of the kaiser
is one of the guarantys of peace in
the future or that information is al
hand promising the disruption of the
German empire by an enraged people
at a reasonably early date.
The next move toward peace viii
come in Turkey and Austria
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
fly David Cory.]

Now. there was an old redhead duck
fishing from the bridge as Uncle Lucky
and Billy Bunny drove across in their
Luckymobile. And this old red-head
duck was very deaf and he didn't hear
them coming at all. and just as they
came along side of him he got a bite
and he jerked his pole. and would you
believe it2 The fish got away and the
hook caught in Uncle Lucky's stove
pipe hat. and before the old gentle
man rabbit could say something he
shouldn't say his hat was off his head
and he was catching the Spanish in
fiuenza!l :
g"Cod fish pest" exclaimed the red
head duck when ne saw he'd caught n
hat instead of FISH. What have l
got here's And then he looked all
around and OF course he saw Uncle
Lueky's bald head the first thing for
IL shone in the sun like a piece of glass.
II beg your pardon" said the old
red-head duck. and he stood up and
unlocked Uncle Lucky's hat and
handed 1T back to him. I'm very
sorry"
Here's your fish, said the old
gentleman rabbit and he picked up
the fish which had dropped into the
Lrckymobile when it came off the
hook, you know.
"You may keep the fish II you wish to,
Mr.. Rabbit.
Today think Is Friday. and you
should have the habit
OF eating fish on Fridays, and other
week days. too,
And II you don't like White Fish. you
better try some Blue!
And then there are red herrings and
nice hot oyster stew"
THANK you, said Uncle Lucky. I'm
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

After Him.
Apropos of the kaiser's claim, MY
navy is holding its own against the
united naval forces, and Is unwaNer-
ingly supporting the army In ats DIM
cult struggle" boastcr vas once
telling how he had succeeded in max
ing "A whole company of soldiers run
Away from you?' somebody cues
toned NO was the frank reply
after me" There is also u story. re-
lating to a man whose wife had driven
him with broom handle. TO seek safe
" under the bed. where he shouted Tor
help. Why don't you come out anu
stand for your rights inquired
neighbor who had been attracted by his
cries. Il shah not show myself to that
woman again while have the spirit or
"A man in me- was the defiant reply.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

have no dramatically and unexpected
" accomplished in Russia.
And all the pay they will ask OF
civilization. when II In over, II that
Bohemia and the Cxechoslovak dis
trict., In Austria and Hungary, with
$1,000. 900 pro-aily folk, shall be freed
from yAustro. Hungarian control and
misrule and become an independent
country
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

favor OF t. The Illustrations civtn OF
iormer so ial habits might be eSt'pd-
ed indefinitely The changes. the
ameliorations. the passing OF that
thirsty world, since about 1890, have
not been accomplished by legislation,
by amendments to state constitutions.
They are due to organized preaching
and propaganda. TO the activities OF
many private associations. to COM
mon sense. TO more enlightened
public opinion, to the necessity os
greater self control in society grown
infinitely moro complex. Before our
own eyes, temperance Ion: gradually
increasing, has visilly increased in the
last few years and especial. since the
beginning OF The war. Indi siddal in
hibition means temperance, or tota,
abstinence. as the inhibitor prefers
New York TIMES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

''Hogs may not look as nice as pea
cocks in the barnyard. nor are they as
fragrant as the flower bedecked land
scapes in California, but as winners OF
the war and as lifters OF mortgages
they take the first place among the
products of the farm" says the Web
ster City Freeman Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16
Masonic Meetings

w Visitors Always Wsleons.
MARSHALL LODGE NO. ios A. =.
A. M.-watch for announcement ~
next communication. p. F. English,
w. NJ; John ". Wells, secretary.
siGNEr CHAPTER. No SO. 2. A. NJ.
Stated convocation Monday evening,
Oct. 81, at 1880. Business session. Ira
A. Davenport. II. P. John w Wells,
secretary.
STATED ASSEMBLY. Kim Solo.
MON couaeiI No. 20. r. 4 s. NJ. Mon
Aay. Oct Il. 1918. $50. Regular
business. 1T. Forbes recorder: George
Gregory. L N.
Special conei.v. S. AiL~r,.r Cow
rnand.ry No. go X. T. TUESDAY. Oct.
B. $50 supper. followed hv ~" Order
Of the temple. T. 2. Frederick. COM
mander. 7. r. Forbes, recorder.
CENTRAL CHAPTER. Ne. 81. Q. E.
S.-Re~-,,ar meeting Wednesday, eve
ming. Oct IS 7:so O'Clock. for business
and initiation. Mrs. Archer Walton,
secretary: Mrs. Cora Wiley. ". NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

"They do say that army chaplains in
vite their congregations to smoke dur
ing divine service and that it may lead
to the innovation in churches here
Probably many quarrel among the
brethren could have been averted by
passing the cigars instead Of the con-
tribution plate after long sermon
relates the Dubuque Telegraph Herald.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

1.-The allies are anxious for peace. but
they are not so crazy for it as to make
peace on the terms Of the enemy" says
the Baskerville Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

The Sioux City Journal says THE
German peace offer is on par with
the convicted murderer arguing with
the court what sentence he will take
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

The United States bureau N mines
has had some Of its officials working
fer three year@ on a set OF rules to
suggest for use where electricity IS
used in mines. and the work has, Just
been published for circulation among 4
thnse Interested 49,. q. Az =. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

To the Iowa City Republican 1T looks
ss tho the allies are about to make
touchdown"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-16

Forests cover about 10 per cent OF
the earth's surface and about rs per
cent of Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08

knitted articles were made in re- sponse to a call from the D. A. R., and SC knitted articles sent to the Army and Navy League and are included in total for the years work, ? food sales, Washington's Birthday entertainment, war supper, drive for mile of pennies and a melting pot for the collection of old silver have all helped to raise funds.
 Treasurer's Report.
 Miss Sarah Johnson gave the treas urer's report as follows; Receipts, membership fees, $161; contributions, $s09.25; food sales. s11S.01, jewelry $49.15; entertainment. $17.5S: supper, s43.56; penny drive, S175.04; children's pennp drive, s9.1S; box collections, s1.95; total $SS4,04. Ex- penses. wool s366.66; hospital and re- l lief work, $210.67; surgical depart ment, $8S.S0; sewing machine $25; mileage strips s; bandage roller s3; sundries s7.O7; total $704.20; balance on hand s177.S4; total sSS4.04. | Home From Hartford.
 Miss Mary Frit1k has returned after three weeks visit in Hartford. 1 Miss Frances Campbell of Concord 1 Mass, spent the week end with her sister, Mrs. R. G. Waterous. 1 The Woman's Missionary society met Tuesday with Miss Dorothy Brown.
 Flying Honor Flag. Windham has gone over the top ir the third Liberty loan campaign and is flying the honor flag side by side with the service flag which contains two more stars this week, one for Al vin Peadl and sone for Jerome Lacep.
 Safe in France. | News has been received of the safs arrival over there of Harold Leffing- well and Kingsley Brown, the first twt Windham boys to be sent across.
 Miss Anna Claassen and Miss Maud Stokes who have been spending tht winter in Brooklyn, N. Y, have open ed their summer home on Zions Hill.
 Mrs. Rush W, Kimball of Norwich is guest of Mrs. F. E. Guild, , April Work of Red Gross. Articles furnished by the Red Crosl during April were 20 pairs socks, pairs wristers, 4 sweaters, girls , dresses. women's skirts, 2 womeni wrappers, hospital shirts, pairs pa jamas, 30~ (9X9) gauge congresses, 67 , (4x4 gauge wipes, 115 slings.
 Mrs. Larsen has been called to Nor wich by the illness of her son, Vic tor.
 Miss Helen Wilson of New Havel } spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs Abel Burnham.
 : Hampton Actors Please Audience. The play given in the chapel Satur day evening by Hampton young peopl for the benefit of the Red Crfess wa much en/yed by a good sized audi ence. Miss Helen Cartwright as Bob bin and Edwin Fogg as Henry Prim $ rose, were especially good. A short mu F sical programme was given which in = cluded a solo by Miss. Julia Guild wh
 sang, Keep the Home Fires Burnin,
 and two cornet solos by Philip Hop \ kins. Ice cream was sold after the en tertainment. The proceeds amounte II to $14
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
WINDHAM
Red Cross Has Active Year-Re- elects Offfeers-Town Proudly Flies Honor Flag Two Local Boys Safely Over seas.

The annual meeting of the local branch of the Red Cross was held in the library Friday afternoon. Officers were reelected as follows: Chairman, Rev. M. R. Plumb; secretary, Miss Dor othy Brown; treasurer, Miss Sarah Johnson; supervisor of work, Mrs. F. E. Guild.
 The report of the secretary included the following information: The first meeting was held Thursday, April 26, 1917, when the branch was organiz- ed. Mrs. Robert w. Perkins of Nor wich explained the work of the organ ization. The officers were elected and a membership committee appointed. The second meeting was held May Srd at which Rev. Vernon W. Cook of Willimantic spoke and several mem bers of the Willimantic chapter were present and gave valuable information in regard to the sewing. Several as- sistants were appointed by the super visor including Mrs. R. G. Watrous, in charge of the knitting which office she held until she left town for the win ter, when Mrs. Ada Larrabee took her place. Mrs. |. w MacLean had charge of the French Relief work. Miss Elizabeth Anderson took the surgical dressings course in Willimantic and has l cEl1rSo or IndI uCI)dT AQd Larrabee has been at the head of the held regularly on Fridays, from g to G. At first meetings were held in the chapel, and from June 1st in the house in the court kindly loaned to the i branch by Mrs. J. Alden Weir of New York, who has done a great deal for | the local branch. The cold weather nec- essated adjourning to the library where the meetings have been held during the winter.
 July 3rd the executive committee met with the supervisor and secretary of the Willimantic chapter and arrang- ed the system of working with the chapter and consignments of work have been sent to the chapter month ] ly and accounts rendered to the board every month. The membership in the Isummer numbered S6 which was added to in, the Christmas campaign by 6f making total of 147 of which Il are subscribing members and 1 centribut-
 ing, the remaining 1855 being annua
 members. The number of articles fin
 ished and delivered by the surgica
 dressings department is 639f. by ths
 garment department 559, by the knit
 ting department. 975, a total for tht
 year of 1904. The materials used in
 cludes in the surgical dressings de ' partment 436 yards unbleached muslin 7S1 yards gauge, rolls absorbent vot
 ton, roll cotton batting and Tis piece of dressings. In the garment depart
 ment 299 yards outing flannel. 66 yard
 chambray. 23S cut garments. Knittinl department, boxes Dexter cotton, 49
 hanks (114 pounds) of wool Latel l the thread has heen given by tn
 American Thread Company througl the Nillimantic chapter and tn
 material for French Relief work wa } supplied by Mrs J. A. Weir and re l turned when finished and is not in icluded in tie Red Cross account, 3
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
LEONARD BRIDGE
Beautiful Floral Designs at Funeral of County Commissioner Frederick j.. Brown.

At the funeral services for Freder- ick J. Brown. held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Exeter church, Rev. John H. Knott conducting, members of Wooster lodge, No, 10, F. 6 A. M., and the Knights of Pythias of Col chester attended in a body. A quar- tette, members of Wooster Lodge, No. 10, F. & A. M, sang Some Sweet Day, Bye and Bye. and Nearer, My God, to Thee. very effectively. Among the beautiful floral forms was a pillow marked Husband, from Mrs. Brown; flowers from F. O. Brown and Mrs. B. H. Mccall. a large mounted wreath from the county officers, Masonic em- blen from Wooster Lodge, No 10, F. 6 4, M, flowers from the K. of P, and the town of Lebanon, besides handsome pieces. from individual friends. Burial was in Exeter ceme tery, according to the Masonic ritual Carlton A, Cummings of the U, S forty eight hour furlough with his
 mother and brothers, Saturday and
 Sunday.
 Frank Sisson, a former resident, is | now at Camp Upton in training fol
 service.
 Mrs. Ida E. Cummings and Mis-: Lavinia P. Kneeland were in Norwich Tuesday.
 Harold Lombard of New Haven wal
 recent guest of local friends anC
 relatives.
 Louis c. Schroeder recently lost horse which he had purchased only short time before.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
OBITUARY
John Russ.

The death of John Russ. 70, occurred at his home on the Windham road, just outside of this city, Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock from heart trou- ble.
 The deceased was born in Wind ham, April 19, 1S4S, the son of John F. and Nancy (Ames) Russ. He had lived in Windham all of his life, where he was we'll known. He was a far mer by occupation. He is survived by two sons How ard J. and Winthrop M, of this city, one sister, Mrs Harriet Barrows of New London. three brothers. Otis of Hartford, Fielder of Chaplin and Da- vid of Mount Hope. and two grand l children.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
CRIMINAL SUPERIOR COURT.
Disposition of Cases at Tuesdays Session-court Adjourns to Tuesday Next

The criminal term of the Windham county superior court opened in this city Tuesday morning, Judge William M. Maltbie presiding.
 After prayer was offered by Rev. Walter Borchert, the grand jury was Instructed in their duties in regard to the case of Mrs. Sarah L. Lussier The session of the grand jury was held in the common council chamber, with the result of the session as already noted.
 Seven men pleaded guilty, while one pleaded not guilty.
 Frank J. Reimer of Killingly pleaded guilty to bigamy. States Attorney Searls reviewed the case and explain ed that at the time of his second mar riage he thought that his first wife had divorced him, but she did not until several months later. Public Defender Torrey said that it was clear that his client had no intention of doing wrong. He has good reputation in Vermont, where he is working. He was sentenced to five days in jail by Judge Maltbie, as he had been in jail three months awaiting trial, and the sentence was warning.
 Russell Neil of Killingly pleaded guilty to assault and was fined s25 and costs, which he paid.
 Walter Howlette of this city pleaded not guilty to assault on a female child. He will be tried later. Guido Cantor of this city pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill and was sentenced to three months 1T jail Attorney Searls told that Cantor l only threatened with revolver and he had been in jail four months Peter Warakowsky changed his ples to guilty on a charge of breach of tht peace. He was fined $50 and costs which was paid.
 John Lamorte, Is. charged witt statutory burglary, was sentenced tt the reform school and placed on pro | bation for six months. Albert Fortil | of this city was also placed on pro ] bation for six months for burglary. l Harry Schinman changed his pie; from not guilty to glilty on charg
 of breach of the peace appealed iron
 the lower courts The case was nollet l upon payment of costs.
 | The court adjourned until mex
 Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Tn only criminal case which will be trie, | this term is the Bussier murder case
 The session next Tuesday will be fo
 naturalization
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
EKONK
Auction at Alvin corey's Visitors at Grange Meetins-BuriaI of Mrs. George Matteson.

Alvin Coreys auction Thursday brought together quite a crowd. MT, Corey did not sell his farms, but his horses, stock and tools brought good prices. He has moved to his farm which his father owned.
 Visited Grange.
 MT. and Mrs. Heines and Mir. and Miss White Of Pomfret visited the fo- cal grange Friday evening. MT. Heines acting as deputy inspector and giving very interesting talk. County Agent F. c. Warner of Norwich was also present and interested all with his talk on the milk situation and outlook for the farmers in 1918. As it was gen. tlemen's night the brothers provided a treat of ice cream and cake. William Congdon has been called to the colors and left Wednesday for Fort Slocum. N. r.
 Benjamin Gallup of Pendletou Hill was caller here Sunday. Burial of Mrs. Matteson. The body of Mrs. George Matteson which was placed in vault in Prov
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
WILLIMANTIC

of the Polish men in this city who were placed in Class in the draft.
 Some time soon a recruiting meeting will be held in this city to get volun- teefs for the Polish army. Up to this time most of the recruiting was done by mail. and the Willimantic Poles were found to be very patriotic.
 The Austrian Poles, several hundred Of whom live in Willimantic, are bar red from the U. S. army, as enemy aliens, since their lands were held by either Germany or Austria, but in all cases the men want to fight against those two countries. The new Polish army is being formed for this purpose, as it will become part of the allied army. fighting against the common foe. Those who desire to enlist in the Polish army are to communicate with MT. Krayewski at the Polish recruit ing office, No. 16. at 62 Charter Oak avenue. Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Military Whist Nets sis For Red Cross
 Benefit. <


 Miss Eunice Hubbard has returned to her school work after week at her home here.-.. -~-s7sg.t Mrs. Allison Potter, accompanied by her daughter. Nancy, left Monday for weeks visit with relatives in Yer mont.
 Freeman Spaulding has purchased a valuable woodlot of Luther Beavitt.
 Corning From Florida. Mir. and Mrs. Newton Skinner are on their way home from Florida and will open their house here. this week. Leonard Healey, Jr., were at Echo Farm Sunday. ~
 Military Whist. A military whist given by the Social Danes Friday evening, was very sue cessful. About SIS was taken. This was given to the Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
FUNERAL
Charles w, Smith,

The funeral of ChaKles w. Smith was held at his late home, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. c. Harley Smith officiating. The bearers were: Charles Thompson, Fred Williams, Arthur Taylor, Walter Thompson, Ed gar Jacobs and Charles Bradley. Bur ial was in the Willimantic cemetery, where the services were in charge of Natchaug lodge. No. g, I. O. o. F., of which the deceased was member. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Funeral Director J. M. Shepard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-08
JEWETT CITY
Borough Officials Grant Petition to Continue Pay of Fireren in Service Riverside Honor Pupils-Boy Com rnitted to Reform School.

At a regular meeting of the warden and burgesses Monday evening the police committee reported on Martin Wolfs request for a raise from S2.5O to $3 as policenan's salary. It was voted to call a. special meeting of the freemen of the borough May IA at $ D. m. to see what action shall be taken on the request. It was voted to notify the owners of the Green prop erty on Railroad avenue that the slde- walk must be ct1fbed. The treasurer was authorized to pay weekly for la for on streets and garbage during next month. It was voted to forbid the use and sale of fireworks and explosives from June 15 to July 5. The following petition was presented, signed by 26 persons: "The undersigned respectfully petition your honorable board that the names of all active members Of the A. A. Young, Jr Hose and Ladder Co.,, No. 1, who are. now absent in the ser vice of their country or who shall later be called to such service, be kept or | the roll of membership of said com pany,. and their salary reserved anc paid them upon their return, as in duty bound your petitioners will ever pray | This petition was granted.
 i The following bils were ordered paid
 Francis Mclaughlin, care of silent DO
 licemen. $4.95: J. H. Tracy, services al | assessor and tax abstract book, $14.50
 Maxcey Seymour, services as assessor
 $10; Jewett City Press, collectors no tices and receipts bound and double numbered, s1025; Martin Wolf, polict
 duty, sT5; s. N. E. T. Co, hosehouse $S3o; Preston Bros, shovels, stree
 hoes, picks and handles sand coa
 scoops, S16.90; Thomas MeBroore
 work OF streets. etc. s1710; F. H, Gil
 bert, collecting garbage. s15454; ant
 streets $34.T5; Shea Bros. coal an,
 hauling fire truck, $15.15; Peoples Goa Co, $1015.