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Williston graphic., 1918-06-20
STEEN TELLS FACTS
ABOUT ms. MONEY
SAYS THOSE MAKING CHARGES
KNEW THEY WERE UNrR;TC--
STEEN DOING HIS Duty
Bismarck, N. D., June IA, 1918.
To the People of North Dakota:


To the People of North Dakota:
Several state officials and thcr
league speakers have been exceed
ingly busy Of late, telling the people
of the state that l am wrongfully
withholding certain interest money
earned by deposit of certain fo:-
eign insurance company and are at
tempting to convey the impression
that l am dishonest in the perform
ance of my duties.
The facts in this matter are as fol-
lows:
When l assumed the office of state
treasurer my predecessor turned over
to me the sum of $25, 200, deposited
with the state treasurer by the Des
Moines Mutual Hail and Cyclone In
surance company of Des Moines, 1a.,
to guarantee their contracts in this
state, this being in pursuance Of law,
which requires foreign mutuals to
make a deposit of either cash or Sc
curities before they are authorized to
do business in North Dakota.
This being trust fund, it was nec-
essary. to keep it separate from
state funds, and there being no pro-
vision under the law for the keep
ing or investing of such funds, on my
own responsibility I deposited this
money in banks on demand certifi-
Gates of deposit drawing interest at
4 per cent.
When the insurance company de-
cided to withdraw from the state,
this money had earned $1,250 in in
terest, and the question arose, Who
was entitled to this interest? I re-
ferred the matter to Attorney Cen
eral Linde for an opinion, and he
gave as his opinion that the state
was not entitled to it, and he was
not sure that the company was, in
asmuch as there was no provision
1nder the law that required the state
treasurer to invest such funds, and
n case it had been lost through the
failure of any bank, or for any other
Continued on page 81 i
Williston graphic., 1918-06-20
AMERICAN SOLDIER
TELLS ABOUT war
SMITH ADDRESSES
GOOD SIZED AUDIENCE AT
ARMORY JUNE Is

1t was unfortunate for the Willis
ton people that Corporal Smith was
assigned to Williston under such short
notice making it impossible to secure
for him an audience commensurate
with his Importance. Those who had
the pleasure of listening to Corporal
Smiths address portraying the real
facts concerning our boys who are
now on the firing line in France GER
tainly received treat. 1t was un-
doubtedly the most inspiring address,
es delivered in Williston by any Of
the boys back from the front.
Corporal Smith was a fine young
man full of. the fighting spirit and
had burning message. Corporal
Smiths home was in Boston and one
of his ancestors fought in the battle
of Concord and he seemed to main
tain the fighting spirit of his dis
tinguished forefather who fought for
liberty with the patriots.
The burden of Corporal Smiths ad-
dress was that the people at home
should remain patriotic and support
every organization that stood back Of
the government including the Red
Cross, Y. M. c.. A., Knights of Column
bus and Allied organizations. His:
praise of the work of the Red Cross
in France was unbounded. His con-
demnation of the treacherous Hun on
the firing line was extreme. He said
there were only two kinds of citizens
TODAY in America, the loyal and dis
loyal and that it was the duty and
business of the loyal citizens to put
the disloyal citizens where they be-
long Immediately and that if the nee
pie at home would do this they should
have no fear that the boys in France
would complete their business. That
the boys at the front are determined
not to come back until the Huns are
defeated, that every soldier felt that
every other soldier was standing with
him in this fight and that was the
reason they felt they would win.
Corporal Smith told many per-
sonal incidents of things he had seen
with his own eyes that were almost
unbelievable. He concluded his
speech by stating that the boys we're
going after the Huns to get their
bacon and would return with the.
bacon with the Rhine in it.
Corporal Smiths engagement here
was under the auspices of the Will
liston Chapter Red Cross of which E.
C. Carney is chairman. An admis-
sion Of 25cents was charged and the
proceeds were given to the Red Cross.
Buy w. S. S.
Miss Ada Claire Brownso nreturn-
I'd home Tuesday evening from White
Earth where she has been visiting the
,ast week at the Williams ranch.
Williston graphic., 1918-06-20
Flag Day Proves Success--Red
Cross Does Splendid Work
Loyalty Candidate Burnquist
Victorious In Minnesota Fight
Thr #rfsthfnt' Appfal

Il earnestly appeal to every and child to
pledge themselves before the 2Sth of June
constantly and buy regularly possible the securi
ties of the government and to do this far possible
through membership in savings societies. The 2sth
of June ends this special period of enlistment the great
volunteer army of production and saving here at home
May there be none unenlisted on that day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
eRisWoLo IMPROVED.
Captain of New Britain Military Com Pany Able to Walk About Hospital Grounds.

Captain Alfred H. Griswold of Com pany I. 102nd Infantry, of New Britain, who was in command of the troops from that city when they were quart cred at the Norwich armory, has inn proved in health te such an extent aft CT his experience in the battle of Seieheprey, that he is able to walk about the grounds of the French hos pital where he was taken to reedper- ate. This news comes as g. great re- lief to his friends in New Britain, as the extent of the captains wounds was not known, and apprehension for his complete safety was felt.
 In letter to his father, P. J. Fgan
 Private Matthew L. Egan of the T. S Hospital Corps, stationed some
 where in France. states that he
 learned that in a hospital just across
 nearby Eiver were several wounded
 men hailing from Connecticut, He
 crossed the river and while finding g number from the Nutmeg State, rec ognized no one as coming from New 1 Britain.
 He was told, however, that CaptaiT Griswold had been taken to that hos pital but was at the time out taking z walk. The gallant captain. during tht fighting at Seicheprey. April 20, wa. captured by a squad of Germans, onll to escape by shooting three and kill l ing the fourth by splitting his heat open with the butt of his gun. Captain GrisWold was cited fol | bravery because of this achievement but a few days later his name came in On the official casualty list a, wounded
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
Barrows Swanton Wedding-PersonaIs
 and Notes.

Wednesday morning at g o'clock Miss Margaret Agnes, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George E. Swanton and Al- vin Joseph Barrows were married at St. Mary's church by the rector, Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurice. The couple were attended by Miss Mary Swahtoti, a sister of the bride and Patrick Dono- val. As the bridal party entered the church the wedding march from Lohengrin was played by the ofgahist Mrs. T. I. Healey.
 After the cereS1onF d reception was held at the home of the brides par ents with large number of relatives and friends of the yo,lng couple ir GedrEette crepe with wreath of orange blossoms and veil and carried chow CT boiiauet of roses. Her maid wore orchid pink Georgette crepe with hal to match and carried Killarney roses During the service Mrs. Bernard Coyle lxquisitely rendered Ave Maria. Kor- mans Wedding mass was sung by the full chur choir under the direction of Mrs. Healey.
 The brides gift to her maid was g sapphire ring while the groom gave his best man pair of gold cuff links The couple left soon after the cere- mony for 9 short tour after whicf they will reside in the village. Mrs Barrows has been employed as invoice clerk in the local plant of the U. s Finishing Go. The groom is employed by the Standard oil company.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

point, but also from the mental. Let me tell you it makes a fellow sit up and take notice that there are lots of folks worse off than he, when that same fellow sits in the hospital with comrades that have given their eye sight and lungs up in this world struggle, and never hear a word Of complaint out of their mouths. Two boys from Connecticut were in the ward with me. Both had lost the sight of their eyes and the use of one lung in gas attack. One of them
 told me some poor guy had to get il,
 and I just did not happen to be lucky
 enough to get away from it.' That is
 the spirit that prevails everywhere
 Never thinking of their own ailments,
 but ever ready to syrnpathize with
 the other fellow that is in much worse
 shape. It's wonderful spirit and the
 very spirit that is going to win this
 war for us.
 Don't condemn me if I seem to neglect you in regard to answering
 your letters. I really have very little time just now. Seem to be so much
 more busy every day, with no end in
 sight. Don't misunderstood me when
 1 say this. 1 am not kicking. l like
 it. It really is good for a fellow to be
 a little behind in his work, for it
 makes him work like Helen All to
 catch up. Let me tell you time does
 not drag on my hands one bit
 In connection with my work I get into Paris quite often. Wish you both could be here with me to see some of the wonderful sights that only are to be seen in this one Paris. I am get ting along quite well with my French. Expect to be able to bat it out to the tune of about 400 per cent. before this this is over. That is, unless Fritz drops one of those things on me that
 muss one all up before they decide to call 1t quits. If it were not for the terrible loss of life and the intense suffering, I would not care to have it ! called off for some time. We are jus. beginning to get interested.
 ] never get a chance to write during 1 the day and when night does re1 around feel more ike taking a stroll l than anything else. Alone, of course | Have not received a letter from Al 1 since I left Baltimore Received a 1 pound of Prince Albert tobacco from ] him about three weeks ago and a box l containing one dozen large cakes of 1 Hershey's almond chocolate yesterday l The tobacco that you sent me has not come to light IS yet but may arrive
 most any day.
 Am so sleepy that in about one more minute I will fall into the typewriter Good night, dear folks.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
TAKE ENLISTMENTS HERE
 FOR NAVAL RESERVE
Yeoman Mac Donald Establishes Sta ton at Mayors Office in Town Hall.

Norwich young men who want to en- list in the naval reserve will not have to go to New London any more to do so as 8 recruiting station for the na- val reserve was established on Tuess day afternoon at the mayors office in the town hall by Yeon1ah James Mac Donald.
 Yeoman Mac Donald has been sta tioned at the state pier in New Lon-
 don but has been sent here to be in charge of enlistments from Norwich
 and vicinity for the naval reserve. It
 is desired to enlist 5o,e0o men all over the country in the next few weeks. Norwich, Taftyille end other sur rounding points have already contrib |uted many men to the naval reserve so that it is expected this will be a good field for further enlistments. Black smiths, carpenters, machinists' mates, and in fact almost any kind of trade can find place in the naval reserve. Posters will be displayed around the town and Yeon1af Mac Donald will have his office hours from g to 12 in the morning and from Z to in the aft ernoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
GIVEN THREE YEARS IN STATES PRISON
Sentence For Ro6no Tachra of This CiyCrenfe Lincoln
 Adjudged Insane and Committed to State Hospital For Three Years-Two Norwich People Put on Probation.

girl told her story of the 4ss&alt made upon her by Lincoln and this was csr- roborated by Policeman Murphy of Norwich. Dr. Wilcox, superintendent of the state hospital for the insanA, testified to examining Lincoln and of finding him mentally deficient
 These were the only witnesses in troduced by Attorney Warren E. Burrows, acting state attorney, and Public Defender Allyn L. Brown made no attempt to cross examine the Wit nesses, nor did lie introduce any tes- timony. After a short argument by Attorney Robbins, wl1o is assisting Attorney Burrows, Judge Greene made a brief charge.
 The jury was out only few min utes when it returned with it's verdict Judge Greene then ordered Liie6in committed to the state hospital f5T the insane at Preston for three years.
 Alexis Roy. alias Alexander King, and Alice Fournier of Norwich, who had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge of adultery, changed their pleas to guilty. They were each sen- fenced to year in jail and their sen tenees suspended and they were placed in the custody of the probation officer by Judge Gardiner Greene.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
CONNECTICUT PATENTS
New London Man lnvents Valve Set ting Gear For Engines.

The following patents have been is- sued to citizens of Connecticut:
 Henry o. Costello, Bridgeport height-gage attachment for mlerom eter calipers.
 Edward A. s1ye. Hartford, tachom- eter
 Joseph saches, Hartford, switch operating device
 Lewis R. Helm, Danbury (3), device for feeding rolls for end grinding grinding machine, roll grinding ma chine
 John W. Anderson, New London valve setting gear for Diesel engines
 Peter M. and A. J. Azoline, Tor rington, incubator attachment.
 Edward S. Beach. Rdigefeld, layout and transfer machine
 Charles R. Clark, Plainville, vehi. eie wind shield. Thomas P. Dunne, hIeriden, pfopel. ling mechanism for vessels. Peter N. Landine, Milford, wind. shield.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
TWO NORWICH BOYS
 IN PINAFoRE CAST Archibald Gichrist and Joseph R Schwartz Garry Two Star Parts.

In recent issue of the Newport Daily News appears a comment on the production of Gilbert and Sullivan s musical comedy Pinafore which was presented at the Colonial theatre by the men of the naval training station. The following paragraph mentions the work of two local boys. Archibald Gil- christ of Prospect street formerly with the Love O Mike company. and J. R. Schwartz. who is well known in Nor Wich for his musical talent:
 All the principals in the cast were good, especially when one considered that most are amateurs. several fnak- ing their first public appearance on the stage on this occasion. While it is hardly fair to pick out of the cast one or another as better than others. it is fair to say that all the leading eharac- ters-Sir Joseph Porter, Captain Cor coran, Ralph Rackstraw, Dick Dead. eye, Bill Bobstay, Josephine, Little Buttercup and Hebe-wefe in capable hands. A. R. Gilchrist as Little But tercup possibly made the best impress sion, while J. R. Schwartz as Joseph inc, the lass who loved the sailor, O.
 J. Perkins as Sir Joseph; J. F. Wyeoft as Captain Cdrcorah and c. L. Irons as Ralph not only acted well but sang in excellent voice. with a full appre- ciation of the meaning of their songs
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
COMMISSIONER APPROVES .. PAYMENTS FOR INJURIES
Fourteen Agreements Made Under Provisions of Worlemen's compsnsa- tiof1 hef,

HUH ttShs
 
 Fourteen ~6rkn1ens compensation agfeeHients have been approved by C6fHE1isSi6 J. J. Donolne and filed at the ef7iee Of the clerk of the supe- Fi6s court:
 Lorraine Mfg. Co., Pawcatuck, em- ployers, and Alden McGowh, Westerly, employe, infected finger. at rate of s5 minimum.
 central Coal co, New London eni pleTer, and Walter Davis, 51 Hemp stead street. ehnp1oye, scalp wound, at rate of sss7g.
 Thames River Speeialties Co., of Mentville, employer, and Fred Gilbert ehnpioye, total loss of index. finger second and third finger, and two thirds of fourth finger, 106 1-S weeks, at rate Of s7.ss.
 CfoelSer House, New London, em- ployeTs and Hattie Brooks, en1ploye T. 4. Scott O., Inc, New London employer, and George Wesley, S2t Main street, empioye, finger caught and bruised between railroad ties, al rate Of $13.50.
 Groton Iron Works, N6ahk, employ CT, and John Coleman, Noank, ern- ploye, badly torn finger and dislocate6 joint, at rate Of ss.Sf.
 Groton Iron Works, Groton, employ. er and Josiah Dickson, 20 Walker street, New London, en1ploye, bruised and confused left foot and laceratet left toe, at rate Of s14. Groton Iron Woaks, Grot3n, employ CT, and Tony Carfaro, Groton, en1ploye fracture of great toe, at rate of $14 Palmer Brothers Co.,, New London employer, and Tony Lucolslzy, il Potter street, ernpioye, flesh torn ol end of first finger of right hand, a rate of $S.97.
 | New Lendon Ship and Engine Co 1 employer. and Fred Burdick, Howar street, ernploye, severely confused lief foot, at rate of $14, and John E. But Ter, Richard street, e1nploye, infecte wound of hand, at rate of s11. l R. H. Arnold Co, Navy Yard, en1 ployer. srd Charles Habit, g7 Hi street, New London, ernploye, sligf fracture of right shoulder, bruises an eontusiof1s, at rate of $14. Reed Prentice Co., New Lon66i employer, and Peter Kupidlewski, ( Main street, New London, employ strained himself when lifting flask, 2 rate Of .s12.46, and William Boyle, { l Prest street, bruised right hand 2 base 6f thumb, St rate of $.
 Martin r. Kelley, New London, em ployer, and Michael Tara, employ punctufed wound Of left foot, at raj of st4.
 ! New London Ship and Engine Cc
 employer, and James MeInTesh, ,
 Bank. street, employe, nail and tip
 finger torn off, at rate of s1S.s4.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
COUCH HAMMOCKS

For display purposes well as for practical try-out all Couch Hanrnocks are hung as they would be when in use at your own home or cottage.
 We show an excellent Couch Hammock at 5000 made of khaki color duck with denim covered mattress made with steel frame, vertical spring. canvas ends and wind shieldHall complete at 5000.
 We show better grade Couch Hamnocks at $11.50, $12.5o, S135o, $15.0o $500 and $2O.OO. All Ham naocks can be had either in khaki color or baehp gray The $500 and $500 Hammocks have reclining ends, adjustable to three positions.
 Steel Frames for Couch Hammocks $500
 Woven Hanmocks in most dependable make and in wide range of colorngs Prices are $219 $3O0 $375 $425 and up to $500 4a
 (YovLL FIND HAMMocks ON THE THIRD FLooR) T
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

Rofno Tachra of Norwich, who pleaded guilty to statutory rape up- lon Priscilla Gonsolves, 15 years old at Allyn's Point on Jan. 5, was sentenced to not less than two nor more than three years in state prison by Judge Gardiner Greene in the criminal sti- perier court in New London on We'd nesday afternoon.
 Samuel Lee, Wallace Bdrdiek and Mace Butler alias Nathan Butler, were each sentenced to nine months in jail. Lee was charged with bufg1afizfng the apartment of Morris Rosenberg in New London on April 2s; BuTdiek was accused of breaking and entering a place in Stoningten owned by Solo mon Cora and Butler was charged with theft of s19 from the person of George Pollard in Water street; New London, on March 25.
 On the grounds of insanity, a jury found Grenfel Lincoln of Norwich not guilty of attempt to rape. Lincoln was accused of attempting to assault Rernice Phillips. nine years old, on Feb. 27.
 Lincoln was placed on trial at 1o.S0 Wednesday morning and his trial con- stunned less than an hour. The little
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
NORWICH TOWN
Death of Mrs. John NaaIes After Long lliness--county Agent and Mrs. F. c. Warner Going to Topeka-Georse L. Randall oversea.

The death of Margaret Cody. widow of John Nagles, occurred Tuesday evening at her home on West Town street, following long and trying ill., ness.
 Mrs. Nagles was born in ireland 70 years ago. coming to this country at an early age All her life was spent in Norwich Town and the city. She made many friends who mourn her loss.
 She is survived by eight children James and John Of Norwich, Mrs John Conner Of New London, Mar garet, Thomas, Richard aad Nellie oi Norwich Town and Mrs. James Kivlit Of Hartford.
 Mr Nagle died three years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
SOLDIERS AND SAIL ORS What Eastern Cennsetieut Bsys Are Deins In Various Branches Of the Service.
Pnsumonia eraduats.

Charles N. Burdiek of Oneee street has received the following letter from his brother, George R. BHrdieks some where in France, enclosing the picture from which the aeeempaiiying cut is made:
 May 3, 1918. Dear Charlie and Myra:
 A military Hospital has no further tefrors for me, I have graduated from q thRee weeks course in the pneumo- f1ia class and, thanks to the, excellent treatment, feel even better than I did before being taken there. Every efle
 was just as nice as they could pos sfbly De frem the orderlies right up the line to the attending surgeon. It really did do me a great deal oi good, not only from physical stand
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
DEATHS OF MANY
 BABIES PREVENTAHL E |
45 Per Cent in This City, Says Health
 Officer Brophy.

Of the 106 children from the ags of infants up to five years who died in Norwich in the past year. forty five per cent. were preventable deathA said on Tuesday, to one of the IeadS CTS in the local baby-saving cam- paign, in which a number of represen5 tative women from many differen& societies and organizations in the city will have the plan explained to thenk at a meeting this (Thursday) after noon at 3 o'clock in the common council chamber.
 The health officer is very much inc terested in seeing the campaign push ed vigorously so as to decrease thB infant mortality here and enable Nor- wich to do it's share in the nation- wide baby saving campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
DIED

. NAaTsE--In Norwich Town. June 4 ls1S. Margaret Cody. widow of John Funeral from her late residence, lsS
 West Town street. Friday n1rning,
 June [. at 8 o'clock Requiem mass
 in Sacred Heart church at o'clock
 Burial in St.. -Jeseph's cemetery. AVERY--1r Lisbon. June 5, 1918, James
 Henry Avery, aged 75 years. '' < Funeral services at his home insIisbon
 Friday at ? o'clock in the afterpoSfI
 Burial in the Palmer cemetery. Pres
 ton. -,.,s plsAfT--in, Norwich. June 3,,slslS, George E.. Pratt, aged B yeafs. = Funeral services Will be held dt his
 late home, .59 Asylum street. Thrrs. s day. June 6. ef 3 hs fn, Baefai Sin
 YaIftie cemetery. s ~ : s< .ggFs' sAlLEY---In Groton, June I. fsis, Bertha Fish, wife of William Bailey, aged 27 years. -S
 DEvlNE-In New London, June I. .191S, Michael ,DeEine, :, y.s--s1
 chAPlN--Iri New London, June 3, 1918. Maria L., widow of George M. Chapin, in her 62d year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
Ladies' Guild Meets.

St Andrews Ladies' guild held the second Liberty loan supper Wednes- day afternoon in the guild room of the church Miss Hazel Banfield gave several musical selections during the supper About 40 were present and a good sum- was realized. Mrs. Fitch Dolbeare is president of the society.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
MARRIED,

'a RRIED. f.-. eooK-LUTToN-In Norwich, June 5, 1918, by Rev. A. F. Purkiss, Lewis A. Cook and Miss Anna Lut- ton, both Of Norwich. /
 BARRcevsA ASWANToN-1n Norwich. June 5, 1918, by Rev. J. H. Fftz- maurice, Alvin Joseph Barrows and Miss. Margaret Agnes Swanton, both of Norwich. S PARK = CLAYTON In Waterbury, June 1, 1918, by Rev. Henry r, Wayne, Angus c. Park of Stafford Springs and Miss Marcia Elizabeth Clayton of Waterbury, .,,e7
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06
Return From Wedding Trip.

Mr. and Mrs George Ladd have returned from their wedding trip af- Philadelphis. They wkil reside in Hartford where Mr. Laed is employed as machinist with the Pratt & Whit ney company. Mrs Ladd is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Pat terson Of Lafayette street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-06

town for an appropriation for new school building or an enlargement of some present building, but at the pres ent time, it is extremely unlikely that any such appropriation will be asked for, according to one of the members of the school committee.