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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
EAST KILLINGLY

Mrs. Phoebe A. Potter at 79 Busy
 With War Relief Work - Personal
 Items.
 Miss Lucy Shippee of Danielson was a guest of Miss Nellie M. Chase Sun day.
 Miss Gladys Mason of Providence was at her home here for the week end.
 George Pray of Ballouville spent Sunday with his parents, MT. and Mrs William Pray.
 Mrs. w. A. Robbins of Waterbury has been visiting relatives at Maple crest this past week.
 A Patriotic Worker.
 Mrs. Phoebe A. Potter, who spent the winter in Waterbury with her daugh- ter. returned. to her home here Sun day. This past winter Mrs. Potter who is in her S0th year, knitted IS pairs of socks for the Red Cross, be- sides assisting in making dresses for l the Belgian refugees.
 Mrs. Adelaide Battey, Mrs. Charles Moran, George Jacques and Harry Battey attended the funeral of Miss Ida Hopkins at West Giocester, R. I. Thursday. | Mrs. Mary Law of Providence has been the guest of friends here. tht past week.
 Mr. and Mrs. Henry were in Yer. sailles Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
To Solicit Among Italians.

Frank Lombardo has been appoint ed chairman of a committee which is to solicit among the local Italian speaking citizens in behalf of the American Bed Cross drive for S1, 800 in this city. He was appointed by the directors of the drive and will elect his own assistants. Especial effort tc advance the drive among the Italain-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
Speakers at Theatres.

Daniel P. Dunn, Valentine Murphy and w. A. Arnold spoke in the local theatres Wednesday evening on the Red Cross drive for $1,500 in this city
 Friday evening the first women speakers will appear, Mrs. Robert Fen ton, Mrs. George H. Spencer and Mrs. John Reilly.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
May Save His Three Finqers.

Three fingers of the right hand of Henry w. King. employed by the Hol- land Manufacturing company were nearly severed Wednesday afternoon when his hand was caught in circu- lar saw at the mill which he was op- erating. One of the fingers was hang ing by only small piece of skin.
 Dr. J. A. Girouard was summoned and dressed the fingers. sewing them to their stubs, so that it may be pos sibie that all three fingers may be saved
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
LIBERTY COTTAGE
To Be Formally Opened This After
 noon.

The Liberty Cottage will be for mally opened this afternoon. It has been decorated with American and Red Cross flags and furniture has been provided. It will be open all day with three shifts of two women each dur ing the morning, afternoon and eve- ming. Mrs. P. D. Donahue is in charge of the Liberty Cottage com mittee,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23

Georgia, has returned after spending a few days with Miss Amy Cutler.
 George Babcock. was a caller in Norwich Wednesday.
 Miss Nora Adams and Anna Hahan have returned after months vacation in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
ONECO
English Tea Party Nets Over $14 for
 Ladies' Aid Society.

An English tea was served in the Oneco M. E. church Saturday night by the Ladies' Aid society. The receipts were SPAS and expenses $15.46 leav- ing s14.02 to add to the treasury.
 Personal Mention.
 o. E. Kenyon and Miss Gladys Hall returned to their home in Brockton, Mass, Sunday after spending a week with Mrs. Kenyon's mother, Mrs. Har- riet E. Kenyon.
 z. Burdick and family and Fred Holt and family of Dayville spent Sunday with Earl Holt in Providence.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Whitford were in Providence Monday.
 Ada Greenman spent Tuesday in Sterling.
 Mir and Mrs. R. B. Marriott and MT.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
$2,75o for Red Cross.

Up to Wednesday evening $2,750 had been donated in this city in the $15,000 Red Cross drive. A total of slightly more than 800 persons subscribed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
unfurIed ser1ice EIaa.

A ten star service flag was unfurl- ed by the Windham Silk Company, Tuesday afternoon by President Frank Larabee. The flag is hung over the main entrance to the factory. There was no formal services.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
Had Fried Fish Supper.

At the meeting of Stonington lodge, No. 26. I. o. O. F.. the third degree was conferred on class, after which fried fish with French fried potatoes was served in the banquet hall. At the meeting the lodge was notified that Past Grand Winifred Stoddard of Fairview Lodge, No. 101. was to be the district deputy.
 For Red Cross Benefit.
 Company A. C. H. G.. gave dance in Columbus hall Wednesday for the benefit of the Red Cross drive
 Friday afternoon at the matinee ir Lyceum theatre the money will be given to the Red Cross. Walter J Pond, the blind composer, will sing two songs and afterward sell the songs. All money will be given fol the Red Cross drive.
 Short Paragraphs.
 Miss Annie Packer is the guest ot her sister, Mrs. Charles R. Geer 1T Boston.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met Wednesday afternoon in G A. R. hall. Mrs. c. E. Newbury pre-. sided.
 Dr. A. H. Harrington has been il Hartford this week. pr. L. M. Allyn and Walter H. La. throp are at Camp Lathrop for a few days fishing.
 W. A. Clarke has returned to Bos. ton after several days stay in the vii lage.
 Mrs. Frank Eichelberger of Helena Mont, is the guest of her daughter 1 in-law, Mrs. Charles c. Dodge. MT l Eichelberger is in Boston for a fev days. Mr Dodge is expected hom 1 from the hospital Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23

and Mrs. Harry Sherman were in Westerly Sunday.
 Fred Marriott and family spent over the week end at South Manchester.
 Thomas Brown visited his sisters at Deep River recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
NORWICH MAN TRUSTEE.
Edmund w. Prentice in Magnan
 Bankruptcy Matter.

Edmund A. Prentice of Norwich was appointed trustee of the bankrupt es- tate of Arthur Magnan of Putnam. The creditors met in the office of Ref cree A. J. Bowen of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
Given Mail Contract.

Patrick Moran was awarded the con- tract for carrying the U. $. mail from the postoffice to the depot and return, Wednesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
Enlists in Medical corps.

Cecil Prentice left Wednesday morn ing for Hartford, where he enlisted in the medical corps of the U. s. army.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
Brief Mention,

Many school children are working in the plot of land opposite the foot of Windham street, on Main street. This is one of the largest gardens and located in a central position.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
Moose to Aid Red Cross.

The sale of tickets for the Moose minstrels which is to be given for the Red Cross has been very large. It has been decided to hold matinee at 2,3o.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
Pronertv Sold.

Charles M. Ames of West Town street, Norwich, has sold his farm in Windham to James D. Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23

Word has been received by MT. and Mrs. William McNamara that Charles McNamara. who has been attending a naval aviation school Somewhere in France that he has passed all ex- aminations and has been promoted t1 first class seaman and expects to en- ter active service soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
War Gardens.

It is when the chickens cross !, the line that the war garden becomes doubly war garden. = Louisville Courier Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
WILLIAM TIC

speaking citizens on Italian Day, will be made in this city.
 The Willimantic Syrians have do- mated $70 to the Red Cross. This was the amount of the money which was given to Chairman Gates at the Red Cross rally Saturday evening.
 Reports on the progress of the cam paign to date are very incomplete, as many of the teams will not report un- til late.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
MYSTIC

Charles McNamara Qualities at Avia-
 tion SehooI-Fried Fish Supper For Odd FeIIows-PIans for Red Cross Benefit.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
City Court Cases,

In the police court Wednesday morn ing the case of Bruno Sachse, charged with selling liquor without a license, was continued until Saturday. He will
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-23
TOO TIRED
 TO WORK?

If you get up in the morning tired, if you weary with little exertion and if vim and go are lacking, depend upon it that your liver is torpid. One dose of Schenck's Mandrake Pills will wake up" that lazy liver and make you feel like new Schenck's Man drake Pills are worth trial tonight,
 zse per boz-uneoated or sugar coated
 Dr. J.H. Schenck & Son. Philadelphia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
HUGE LIBERTY ARMY
 IS ORGANIZED TO HELP SELL WAR SECURITIES
Ohio Citizens, 75,OOO Strong, yolun- teer to Act as Home Guards and
 Bond Salesmen

Cleveland, O., September S.-Seventy- five thousand Cleveland and Cuyahoga county draft registrants of deferred classification were organized here to- day into the Liberty army, at one of the greatest simultaneous gatherings of men ever held in the state. The or :. ganization, formed at 60 simultaneous meetings called by the 20 local draft boards, will sell Liberty Bonds anu Thrift Stamps and solicit war fund sub scriptions and act as home guards.
 The movement probably will become national in scope and character and will provide the government with an army of millions of civilian soldiers through out the country. II. l.. Rhode, general manager of Uncle Sams salesmen, the organization with the idea originated here, expects soon to make his head quarters III Washington to create and take charge of the National Liberty army. Almost every man between 21 and 3 in the county, not ill active military service. responded to the calls, and pledged to buy or dispose of $100 worth of War Savings Stamps by September 2l. If unsuccessful they are given the option of securing pledges for the bal ance by October l.
 Many of those attending the meetings qualified for the ace" badge of the cam paign by purchasing $500 worth of stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
BANKERS PLACED
 IN DEFERRED CLASS War Department Makes Ruling as to Bank Off,
 cials and Employees

In view of the fact that large num- Der of officials and employees of Br- mingham banks come within the age
 limit of the new draft act recent ru- ing of the war department will be of great interest locally Under former
 regulations employment in q bank did not of itself entitle the registrant to ex-
 emption or deferred classification, but
 under the new act the rule is somewhat modified,
 The war department has authorized statement to the effect that bankers and
 persons engaged in other occupations and
 employments not heretofore regarded by
 district board as warranting deferred
 classification on the ground of necessary
 industries, may now claim deferred clas-
 sification on the ground that their work is necessary to the nation in the present emergency.
 Under the amendment district boards may find that certain men holding i'm portant positions in the Red Cross and kindred activities. or men engaged n public health work, or engaged in occu- pations or employment necessary to the
 maintenance of the military establish ment or to the maintenance of the na- tional interest. and for that reason, are entitled to deferred classification. In one of the larger banks of the city l it is said only two of the male em- ployes are outside the draft age, and the president is not one of the two. At the other banks the proportion may | not be as large, but still the number | of their employees affected. if denied exemption or deferred classification. would disorganize the force and serious fly hamper the bank in it's operations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
COOL WEATHER AIDS
 CIVILIAN MILITARY.
 CLASSES IN DRILLING
Class to Hike Today, Reporting at { O'Clock-Drills Will Also
 Be Held

Much zest has been added to work of the Civic association training class bv the advent of the cool weather which is making the outdoor drills and hikes more pleasant. Increased attendance was noted at the meeting Fr:day night and large number will report this morning at o'clock for their weekly hike beyond Red moun- tain to San Guinnetti. The class Will be divided into two squads and drills will be had in offense and defense formations.
 The office of the provost marshal has taken cognizance or this work and last week issued instructions to selectiye service boards as to the or ganizations of the training classes. Secretary Pepperman of the local exemption board designated Instruc- tor Tom Akers to train the class and requested the Civic association to spon- sor 1t.
 Several men have already been drafted for service from this class and of these three are known to have been appointed corporals in their com panies. One of these. Corp. J. l.. Jo- seph, a charter member of the class, who is now at Camp Gordon, is spend- ing the weekend with his parents. states that the training he received here was instrumental, in his start as a noncommissioned officer.
 The Civic association is promoting three classes for military training. Instructor Akers has charge of the class for white men, The class known ladies and meets twice a week for drill and instructions. The ladies will be equipped with khaki uniforms and pistols.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
Debs' Speaking Occasion
 for Big Stacker Raid

Detroit, September s-Eugene V. Debs, four times socialist candidate for Pres idcnt. appeared unannounced at the final meeting of the socialist state conyen- ton here today as the principal speaker. The meeting was the occasion for the greates stacker. raid ever conducted in Detroit, the police subjecting each of the 5000 men in attendance to a careful exam nation. Many were held for further ex- animation, the exact number being with held
 Debs. in his address, called former President Roosevelt and Emperor Wil- liam of Germany "chums, but made only slight reference to the war. con fining himself to an exhortation to work ing men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
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JUNIOR ORDER ID
 AID REGISTRATION
of BIrmfnghams AIabama Statement, August 31s 10lS
 RES0URCES

Several candidates for obligation and several applications to be acted on, to- gether with routine business constitutes the programme of the meeting Monday evening of Birmingham Council No. 21. Junior Order. United American Mechan- ics A good attendance of the mem- bership is desired and the council will endeavor to lend all assistance through it's members in having complete reg istration of those in the draft ages next Thursday. All men who have not al ready registered who. on September F, have reached IS years of age and who sAave not yet reached 46 years of age, must register for the selectiye draft.
 State Secretary D. R. Calhoun has re. turned from Marshall county, where on last Tuesday he instituted new coun- cil of Juniors, with 8 members. He reports the members of the new coun- cil very enthusiastic and expects it. 70 have rapid growth. A degree team of Lacey Springs council exemplified the degree work.
 Portion of the degree team of Bir- mingham council visited Leeds council Saturday night to assist that council In initiating a class of new members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
MUSGROVE ID MEET WITH PROHIBITION
 LEADERS 0F OHIO
National Chairman Conf dent November Elections Will Assure Ratification
 of Amendment

l. B. Musgrove, chairman of the na- tional prohibition campaign commit- tee, returned to Birmingham Friday night after spending one day in the city left last night for Cincinnati, where he goes to confer with leaders in the prohibition movement in Ohio.
 For the fourth time in as many years, the people of Ohio will vote on the question of prohibition in Novem- Der. At the first election three years ago, the vets carried the state by about 100000 majority. year later by a little over 5o,0o0. and last year. after several days of doubt, the vets had a majority of approximately 1000.
 Not only do the people vote on pro- hibition direct, but a legislature will be elected before which the federal prohibition amendment will come for ratification in January. MT. Mus groves trip to Ohio is for the purpose of advising with the Anti-Saloon league of that state with reference 10 the campaign.
 Mir, Musgrove has been in Washing ton, New York, New Jersey and other eastern states the past two weeks con- ferring with the dry forces in those states and planning campaigns for tha election of legislative members favor able to the ratification of the amend ment. He expresses the greatest con fidence in the outcome of the contests in those states, and predicts that be- fore February enough states will have ratified the amendment to make 1t 2 part of the fundamental law of the na- tion.
 He stated yesterday that since Au- gust l, Alabama, Missouri. Nebraska and two or three other states have voted in favor of the adoption of the amendment, and that the November election will add sufficient number of dry legislatures to make it's ratifi- cation certain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
.b|G CROWD ATTENDS
 COMMUNITY SING

\ Yesterday afternoons community sing at Capitol park attracted an audience estimated at 25Oo. The band, under the baton of Philip Memoli was in good form and rendered many pleasing num- bers, including the ever popular voreture to Martha" selections from -"Maritana" and Jerusalem the Golden and Memo lis Marcia Miltaire.''
 stirring feature of the programme was the new song, We're Marching on to Berlin,' words by Mrs. Katherine Walstrum and music by A. Traxler It was sung by W. G. watermire and made a great hit. It was heartily ap- plauded and Mir. Traxler. who is a mem- Der of Memolis band, was forced to bow his acknowledgements
 Sydney J. Bowie appeared as one of President Wilson's four-minute men and made a ringing patriotic speech which was warmly received. Altogether the sing was one of the best of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Our Trolley Service

To the Editor of The Age e-Herald:
 As victim and sufferer from the mistaken idea of a green" motorman upon the North Birmingham line of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company that he did not need any start ing signal from his conductor before starting up, I am calling the attention of your readers and our city commis- sioners to some pertinent points in our trolley matters.
 It is generally conceded that the Bir mngham Railway. Light and Power company's lines have been too exten- sive for the number of people to be served at present. which is proven by the large areas of vacant realty one sees in riding over the various lines of the company. It costs much to put down and maintain this extensive mlage of track, as also to properly operate same. and. more especially in the present high war costs of the last three years, as has been found in Pittsburg. where there is upwards of 600 miles of electric trolley lines in the hands of receivers, and per mission being asked to divide said mile- bt r cents fare, respectively In same.
 We had the spectacle here in Birming- ham of employees of the Brlningha n, Railway, Light and Power company ask ing for higher wages. and also asking for increased rates of fare, said to be necessary to admit of the company pay ing said higher wages; while. on the other hand, it seemed that the members of clerks associations, clerks, etc, voted  crease in rates of fare, apparently block ing wage advance to employees of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 After careful consideration of what s being done in Pittsburg, Providence and other cities in the discussion and hand. ling of these increased fare matters. if Is my judgment that single fares should be 6 cents each, with packages of five tickets to be had for 28 cents, and pack ages of 10 tickets to be on sale for 6s the former price. Also the customary half-fare rate for children to prevail
 This slight increase in rates of fare would be felt but little by the public and Is to be hoped would prove suffi- cient to enable the Birmingham Railway Light and Power company to increase wages of employees fairly, enabling them to obtain more competent and safer new employees when having to replace those drafted into the army. stricken with dis ease or otherwise taken from their service.
 Lying here in bed these several days with my severely injured knee swathed In bandages and all due to green hand at the car motor, am asking if our city commissioners will speedily grant such an advance in fares as l have suggest. | -ry
 ed, for the benefit or all concerned.
 JAMES F. SLATER. R;rr,jn1ham September 2. 1918,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
TRADES COUNCIL ID AID LOAN CAMPAIGN
Standing Committee Named Yesterday at Regular
 Meeting of Council

Organized labor in the Birmingham district will take an active part in the fourth Liberty Loan campaign which begins on September 2S. For some time past County Chairman Murray Brown and Field Marshal J. Frank Rushton of the allied armies have been holding conferences with representa- tives of the different unions with the view to securing their active co-opor- ation in the campaign, and at It's meet ing yesterday afternoon the Birming- ham Trades Council gave it's approval to the plan
 The school book committee reported to the Trades Council yesterday after noon that it had held conference With Dr. J. IT. Phillips, superintendent of city schools, and that he had advised that books would be furnished free to the first five grades. The committee suggested that when the teachers give the pupils lists of books they will need that they also give information as to the place where they may be obtained
 The following standing committees were appointed
 Grievance: l.. ". cobberly of the Painters union. F. II. Perry of the Commercial Photographers, J. II. F. Moseley of the Typographical union, Dan Donnelly of Stage Employees union and J. J. Gigli of Iron Holders union No. 255.
 Agitation H. I. Ross of the Cigar makers, George Holroyd of the Paper Hangers and C. k. Longhurst of the Bookbinders.
 Legislative: H. c. West of the Typo graphical union and W. N. McCutcheon of the Railroad Clerks.
 Ways and Means: Paul Jackson of the Carpenters, C. M. Hoiroyd of the Painters, Emil Behrens of the Retail Clerks. r. A. Wilkerson of the Railroad Clerks and c. M. Montgomery of the Street Car Employees.
 Archie D. Woods, representing the Federation of Postal Employes No. sos, was received. obligated and given seat in the council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
The Anti-Sal0on League Loses Right-Hand Bower

Mrs. Annie H. Williams, who has been office manager of the Alabama Anti Saloon league, at headquarters in the Chamber of Commerce building, for lo years was married last Wednesday night and, with her husband, M Henry Duck meyer, left for a short honeymoon trip to Chattanooga, thence they will go to Hattiesburg, Miss, where they will make their home. 9
 MT. Quekmeyer is in business in the Mississippi city and is one of the most popular men in that busy town. He has brother on General Pershing's staff in France.
 The marriage ceremony was performed by Dr. l.. F. Whitten. pastor of St. Johns Methodist Episcopal church, south.
 pr. Brooks Lawrence. Superintendent. of the league. said he was lost without Mrs. Williams, whose services during the 10 years she had charge of the of- flee was invaluable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
Honkless Sunday Obserued

public opinion to perform business duty yesterday were the target of murmured criticism on every hand and several of them heard the cry of "slackern as they passed groups of pedestrians gathered on the street corners
 While some burgs have found 1t neces- sary to kalsomine Sunday gas-burners with a "coat of chrome" the Magic City hasn't yet discovered any offend CTS, but should they appear 1t is likely that the punishment will be forthcoming in some form or other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-09-09
PLAY FOR RED CROSS
 FUND AT CABLE HALL
Postponed Entertainment Under Auspices of Maccabees Will Be
 Presented Tonight

The play which was to have been given on last Thursday evening at Capitol park under the direction of Miss Eliza beth Sox, for the benefit of the Macca- bee Red Cross unit milk and ice fund. which was postponed on account of the weather. will be rendered this evening al S:30 o'clock at the Cable hall on Sec ond avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. The public is cor diaily invited.