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The Robesonian., 1918-12-09

case falls upon the mother. 1t is a
constant burden upon her mind and
heart. The child simply must know its
lessons when it leaves for school in the
morning. So the tired mother must
forego, either in the afternoon or at
night, any chance she might otherwise
have for rest or recreation and help
her children prepare their lessons.
1t is bad enough to have to do that
when school lasts only five days in
the week.
1t must be that the custom Of limit
ing school days to five each week orig
mated in that very custom of requir-
ing children to prepare their lessons
at home. We can think of no other
good reason for it.
We should be heartily in favor of
changing the plan altogether and run
ming our schools six days week the
year round, with only two or three,
or maybe four, weeks vacation in the
summer, if all the studying were done
in the school room and books and all
care about lessons were left at the
school house door when the days work
was over. That change is
coming, no doubt, in the
long as children have to break into
the pay hours that should be sacredly
guarded, or have to study at night
long past the time when they should
be in bed asleep, in order to prepare
lessons for the next day, we do not
believe any sound argument can be
advanced in favor of running school
where small children are taught more
than five days week.
The schools have lost some weeks
this fall on account of the influenza
epidemic. The Lumberton schools
lost seven weeks. That of course is
to be regretted; but any attempt to
make up that time by teaching six
days week, under the present system,
might easily result in something
worse than losing seven weeks, or
seven months, for that matter, from
school. Bouyant health and strength
are more to be desired than an extra
day in school.
GAS this temple wakes the inward
service of the mind and soul grows
wide withal"-
but if this temple Of the body is not
given a chance to wax strong and
healthy that onward service of the
mind and soul" is not going to grow
as it should either.
So please don't let's try to make up
time until we reform an evil that
stands squarely in the way of any
such innovation as teaching six days
in the week.
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09
When Our Boys Come Home.

When our boys are back home from
1@over there" they will want to read
Simond's authentic and fascinating
History Of the World War" You,
your children and grandchildren, will
want these Five superb volumes: The
last volume will contain details of
final peace adjustments. More than
1000 illustrations, portraits and maps
Present price $18, 81 with order anc
81 month. Price will be more afte,
January 1. Mail me your order TO
DAY. My prices are lowest, my term:
easiest. J. T. Noteworthy, Lock Bo.
872, Lumberton, N. C.
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09

The Red Cross Christmas Roll Call
begins Monday Of next week, Decem-
Der 16, and lasts till the 23rd inst.
During this drive it is hoped to enroll
every adult citizen Of the country as
a member of the Red Cross. All you
need to join is "a heart and dollar"
The schools are urged to organize be-
fore the drive, which means that they
should organize this week, if they
have not already organized. Every
child should wear a Red Cross but
ton during the week of the Roll Call
It is to be hoped that every school in
Robson will organize for the Roll
Call this week.
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09

The Virginia Methodist conference
in session at Charlottesville last week,
assumed Friday h- a rising vote its
allotment of $2,50o,OOO of the $685.
OOO, 900 to be raised by Southern Meth
odists in the next years for home
and foreign missions and church ex-
tension work
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09
A Rare Book Bargain.

For immediate delivery, / will sell
the complete works of O'Henry, the
most fascinating Of all story writers,
in IL fine volumes for only sJ2; 81
with order and 81 month. (The pub
lishers' price is SID. Send me your
order today. J. T. Noteworthy, Thomp-
son hotel. Lumberton, N. c., Phone 16
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09
WIVES AND SWEETHEARTS

Your wife that is-or is to be-or
your daughter, or other children, want
this for Christmas: "Riley's Complete
Works" 10 beautiful volumes, elegant
~ illustrated, $3.50, 81 with order,
$1.5O a month. Mail order to J. T.
Noteworthy, Lock Box 872, Lumber
ton, N. c., Phone 16.
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09
State Of Ohio, City Of Toledo,

Lucas County, So.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm of F. ].
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
City OF Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay tho
sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each ard every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of HALLS
CATARRH CURE. FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence, this 9Th day Of Decem-
Der: A: D. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
Ally and acts through the Blood on the
Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
for testimonials free
=. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
6alrs Family Pills for constipation.
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

I hereby forbid any one harboring,
feeding, clothing or giving shelter to
my wife, Cattle McNeill, who left
home on Dec. 4, 1918, without cause.
l forbid any one to aid her in any way,
under penalty of the law.
FRANK McNEILL.
Rowland. N. c.. R. F. D. 3.
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09
HEALTH ADVERTISING.

The State Board of Health is consid-
ering the use of newspaper advertising
space for the purpose of arousing the
interest of the people of the State in
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09

pie in your district and to urge upon
them the continued holding Of their
War Savings certificates, the fulfill
ment of their pledges, and additional
purchases as their means permit"
The Robesonian., 1918-12-09

Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Oliver and two
children of the Marietta section were
among the shoppers in town Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
DOUBLE WEDDING
At Country Home of Mr. and Mrs
 Allen B. Lincoln, at Westford.

A double wedding took place at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen B. Lincoln. in Westford, Saturday af-
 ternoon, when their daughter. Miss Marion B. Lincoln and Elmer B. Takes of Springfield, were married
 and Miss Phoebe J. R. Vincent be- came the bride of Raymond A. Par
 ker of this city. Rev. William s. Beard officiated.
 Each groom was best man for the other. The bridesmaids were, for Miss Lincoln her three sisters, Misses Ju- lia, Elsie and Barbara Lincoln, and
 for Miss Vincent. Miss Ann Casweu of Boston.
 Miss Lincoln wore white Georgette
 crepe. She carried a shower bou- quet of bride roses and sweet peas. Miss Vincent also wore white Geor- gette crepe with white satin and car ried a shower bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley. The f1ve-year- old flower girls were Jane Buck of Worcester and Kate Irwin of Ardmore
 Pa. They wore dainty white frocks The brides were given away by Mr 1 Lincoln.
 Miss Lincoln is G. graduate of
 Smith college and taught in the local 1 high school. Miss Vincent, who is the ! daughter of Thomas Allen Vincent of
 Island Falls, Me, is a graduate of
 Colby University and also taught ir
 Willimantic high school. Mir. Wakes
 son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Wakes
 of Annville, Pa, was graduated from l Lehigh, and MT. Parker, who is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Par
 lzer of this city. is a graduate of Yale university.
 MT and Mrs. Parker will live ir this city while Mir and Mrs. Wakes will reside in Springfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Annual Picnic. of Grace Church Sun day SchooI-Three Delegates to Norwich Convention Today.

MT. and Mrs. Fred Frost of Wor- cester, Mass, have been visiting Mir and Mrs. E. P. Frost.
 Parish Picnic.
 The Sunday evening service al Grace church will be discontinued dur ing July and August. The parish pic ric was held at Crystal lake Saturday The picnickers left on the l o'clock trolley and returned at 6 o'clock. The usual sports and games were enjoyed
 Delegates to Norwich.
 Stafford delegates to the democratic convention to be held in Norwich to- day (Monday) are Lot O'Halloran, F J. Fitzpatrick Robert L. Quinley and P. J. Murray.
 The local postofice had an unusually busy day Saturday in the sale of wal savings stamps.
 camp at Crystal lake.
 Miss Bertha Belcher has been visit ing friends in Worcester. Plans for Holiday.
 Preparations are being made for ; safe and sane Fourth in Stafford Springs. There will be a band concer and two patriotic addresses at Hyd' park in the evening. One of tn speakers will be an Italian, who vii give an address to the people of hi nationality. The other speaker vii be one who has spent some time oyer SeaS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
Brief Mention.

Men in the service home over Sun day included: eorge Casey Eugene dorarity, Bert Taylor Frank Branch.
 Several members of Hoce Company No. 2, of South Manchester are having two days outing at Coventry Lake.
 Major Louis I. Mason of the Medical Reserve spent a few dsA1s at his home in this city on a furlough. He is at Camp Sherman. Ohio.
 Word has been received in this city that Pierre Gagnon and Ernest P. Chesbro have been advanced to the rank of sergeant in the army.
 People is not known who will have charge of the Willimantic Free Elm ployment Bureau W. c. Norris, who has had charge of the office has resign ed. and a man will probably be sent here from Hartford.
 Willimantic men who are delegates to the Democratic Congressional Con- vention which is to be held in Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
THE H. C. MURRAY CO.
By JAMES w. GERARD

and novelist, spoke before g. large au- dience on the Irish question. The ad- dress was given in the interest of the Mystic Forum and proved most in- teresting for all who attended.
 In the Draft.
 The following men from Mystic have been summoned by conaeription: Frank E. Sebastian, Clarence E. Sehaffer, Harry Wierseh. Donald G. Forbes, George Cassel, Thomas Pan eeria, Ulysses J. Burridge, Glenwood E. Barlow. Norman c. Fuller. Frefflin Morin, Everett ". Winlller, Lucian Farrelli, Walter c. Morgan, Charles ". Arnold. John J. Donohoe. John O. $. Williams, Alphonse Leblanc, Hen ry J. Doucett, Thomas J. Comeau, J J. Welsch. Alfred R. Foster, ames H McWebster, William H. Croucher Walter s. Smith, Jr., Giles H. Chap man, Christopher Sylvia. William H Bradshaw.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
WILLIMANTIC

tials was appointed by the chair: F. Q. Vinton, Eagleville; W. s. Reynolds, A1iddletown; c. A. Gates, Windham, and w. B. Burrows of Groton.
 The committee on resolutions was: J. F. Carpenter. Putnam; G. W. Key holds, Vernon; B. P. Cooley, Staff ford.
 E. L. Darbie of Danielson renomf- mated Congressman Freeman, when nominations were called for. saying that MT. Freeman stands for the par ty, and America, and since war was declared has been with the president on all war measures. The nomination was seconded by a delegate from Tol- land and the secretary cast one bal lot for Richard P. Freeman.
 The result of the nomination was greeted with cheers by the delegates. Frederick DePeyster, Portland; E. H Lillibridge, Plainfield; J. c. Stevens New London, and B. P. Cooley, Staf- ford Springs were named to notify the candidate of his renomination and escort him. into the hall When they entered the hall, they were greeted with cheers. and three cheers were given for Dick" Freeman After the cheering had subsided Mr. Freeman addressed the delegates, saying in sub- stance:
 Congressman Freeman's Address.
 With hardly a dissenting voice bill lions upon billions have been appro- priated for war purposes. The mili- tary advisers of the president insisted upon conscription as the fair and pro- per method of raising the army of the country and the president of the United tSates wisely followed their advice and recommended the plan of conseription to congress. only to find that the democratic leaders were op- posed to it. Champ Clark, democratic speaker of the house, compared con democratic leader, was vehemently op- posed to conscription, Mr. Dent, dem- ocratic chairman of military affairs
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
Men to Leave District Beginning Jul
 22nd For Camp Eevens.
nnn hnndred nnd tmantr

One hundred and twenty men Is the quota for this district in the next draft, which will leave this city be- ginning July 22 for Camp Devens. This will leave only about thirty class IA men of last years men in this dis trict.
 It was expected that the quota would he smaller than 120 for this district lut the reason is probablN because of the fact that no men from this district were called in the last draft The local exemption board will start today selecting the men who are to leave. The order from Hart ford states that they will leave in a five day period, commencing July 22
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
Week Day Services.

Forenoon-Classes on Bible Study, Social Service, Evangelism, Home and Foreign Missions, etc. Leaders: Rev. G, H. Newland, W. H. Easton, M. s, Stacking, Otis H. Moore, G. E. Moss man, A. H. Wilkee, and Miss. Ruth Olive Halford. ddresses on Bible verities, by Rev. R. s. Moore, of New Bedford Mass. Bishop Hughes will preach Friday afternoon and eve ming. Evening sermons by Rev. M. E. Center, of New London; G. E. Mossman, of Brockton Mass; W. E. Easton, of Providence; Bishop Hughes, Samuel Thatcher and others.
 Camp Meeting Sunday August 25- Rev. Archey D., Ball D. D., will preach morning and evening and Rev. John E. Charlten Ph. D., of Fall River, Mass in the afternoon. There will be good singing, led by Ministers Chorus.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
stoninqton Lodue Officers.

The following officers have been elected for Stonington Lodge. No. 2s, I. O. o. F.. for another term: No- bic grand. William Van Pelt: vice grand, Frank Collins; recording sec retary, Erastus Fish; financial sec retary, c. c. Potter; treasurer, George D. Johnson; finance committee, Jas. Cooper, Samuel Lamb and Ernest Howell.
 Jesse B. stinson, clerk at the Mys- tic River Bank, is ill at his home on Dennison avenue.
 Rev. A. F. Earnshaw has returned, after three weeks stay in Maine.
 Miss Mary E. Marshall of Provi- dence, nurse at the Rhode Island hos pital, is the guest of Miss Gladys Will COX.
 Miss Gladys Wilcox has been ap- pointed teacher for the seventh grade at the Mystic Academy. She has been teacher at Broadway school for five years.
 Miss Martha G. Williams has re- turned from a visit in Boston.
 Mrs. George W. Wilcox is visiting In Oneco and Providence.
 At the morning service of the M F. church the pastor, Rev. A. H. Vii thee, spoke on The Greatest Task in the World. Mrs. Thomas Trevena sang hymn.
 Address by seumas McManus.
 Sunday evening in Odd Fellows hail Seumas McManus. the great Irish poet
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
CAMP MEETING INSTITUTE
Program Arranged For Special Meet
 ings, August 1726.

For the Willimantic Camp Meeting and Institute, August IT to 26, the fol- lowing program has been arranged: ->
 Missionary Sunday: Forenoon-Wo- mans Foreign Missionary Society, Mrs. Costello Lippitt to preside; speak CTS to be announced. Afternoon Wooman's Home Missionary Society, Mrs. W. P Bush, conference presi- dent to preside; speakers: Mrs. Jer- ome Grees, conference corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Robert Bitgood conference secretary of young peoples work. Evening-Union Missionary meeting with gifted speakers, full of facts and enthusiasm for the work throughout the field, which is the world. Young peoples missionary ser vice at 4 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
Fire company's Anniversary.

Today is the first anniversary of the organization of Engine Company No. 1, Willimantic's first permanent fire company. The auto truck has also been in use one year
 During this year, the company has answered 104 alarms, most of which were still alarms, and chimney fires There were 66 chimney, IS bush, and 10 house or garage fires, and few false alarms. There were only about half a dozen bell alarms.
 The speed in which the auto truck is able to go to the fires has reduced the number of serious fires in the city limits nearly to a minimum.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01

together with the majority of the committee, was opposed to the plan of the administration
 The president then called upon MT. Kahn, the ranking republican member Of the committee, and to him was in trusted the plan of putting conscrip- tion through the house. After a fierce debate of five days the majority re- port of the committee was rejected and tue minority report was adopted. and the raising of an adequate army was absolutely assured by the votes of the republican members of the house.
 The republican party fully realizes that to MT. Wilson has been commit ted by the votes of our people the destiny of our country. Until 1921 he is to be chief of our army and our navy, and as such is entitled to receive the loyal support Of all parties. The republican party has stood by this administration, has backed Up and supported all the rec concentrations of the president, and as Congressman Tilson has said. has even been in front, beckoning him son- to more vigorous prosecution of the war, in order that victory may be won and the world may again enjoy the blessings of peace. And so l pledge to you and to the people of this dis trict my local support of the presi- dent of the United States in all his efforts to bring the imperial German government to terms, and to end the war with victory"
 Congressional Committee. The following congressional com- mittee for the ensuing two years was elected: William Johnston, Griswold; :; John Clark, Lebanon; Charles A. Gates, WilIimantic; Marcus CovilI, of Thompson; F. o. Vinton. Eagleville; E. P. Cooley, tSafferd; W. F. Key holds, Middletown; G. M. Smith, East Haddam.
 The committee on resolutions then reported and the following resolution was adopted:
 Resolved: That we. the republican delegates of the Second Congressional District, in Connecticut, assembled, believe that the winning of this great war in defense of our rights as a free people, and of our honor as a sover- eign nation, promptly and decisively is the first duty of every American and to that purpose we pledge our selves. and our party. and commend to the voters of this district our can didate for congress, the Honorable Richard P. Freeman, of New Lofldon
 J RICHARD CARPENTER.
 GEORGE M. RANDALL,
 E. FRANK MORGAN.
 Following the convention, the con- gressional committee met and elected Charles A. Gates chairman and B. P Cooley of Stafford clerk.
 The delegates were invited by Con- gressman Freeman to adjourn to the Woman's elief Corps rooms, where a fine dinner was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01

' Hon Richard P. Freeman of New London was unanimously renominated for congress at the Second district congressional republican convention, Saturday.
 The convention was held in the town hall and most of the 196 dele gates were present The convention was called to order at 12 o'clock by Mayor Charles A. Gates. John E. Fa- hey Of Rockville was elected chair man and Howard E. May of Plainfield a clerk.
 - Judge Fahey thanked the delegates for the honor. He told them how loyal the republican party was, forget ting politics when in Washington.
 The following committee on creden-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
FUNERAL
Mrs. Louis H. Arnold.

mn S' I-VHES I 7tI II0To1
 The funeral of Mrs Louis H. Arnold was held from her home at 87 North street, Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Rev. W. S. Beard officiating.
 A large number of friends and re- latives were present and there were many beautiful floral tributes. The bearers were: Will Arnold, Joseph Ivens. Malcom Curry Kenneth Mill cit, Herbert Pollard, and Harry Branch. Burial was in the new Willi- mantle cemetery in charge of J. M Shepard, Funeral DirCGor.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
City Court Cases.

Ruth Chapman, who pleaded not guilty to assault on Mrs. Annie Sin ger, was discharged in the police court for lack of evidence Saturday morn ing. The evidence showed that there was a scrap and that stones and ham mers were flying.
 The case of Beuno Bol1rtz and Date Kiloshi, charged with assault, were continued until Wednesday on request Of telir attorney.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
OBITUARY
Mrs. Lyman Loomis.

The death of Mrs. Arlena Loomis occurred at her home at 114 Walnut street, Saturday afternoon at 2:30. She is the widow of Lyman Loomis, and had been confined to her bed for a long time, She had spent most of her four score years in this city. She is survived by nephew and several nieces, and granddaughter, Miss Arlena Loomis, with whom she lived.
 Joseph Dube.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01

Mrs. William H. Dube, of "A Meadow street, died at the home of his pair ents, late Friday evening of pneu
 monia. There is several other child
 ren.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01

today are: Arthur McQuillan, P. D Donahue, Arthur P. Bergeron, D. P O'Connor, R. ). Calligan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
Plans for Holiday.
MYSTIC
Song Recital Nets $35 For Red Gross Address by Seaman McManus- Officers Elected by Odd Fellows.

The recent song recital given b! Mrs. James W. Jackson in the Metho dist church .netted $35 for the Mys tic Branch of Red Cross.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01

trench duty when he wrote.
 Private Frank Medbery is at Camp Johnson. Florida.
 Cassie and Grace Medbery are em, ployed in the Marlin Rockwell plant a Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Oliver A. Hiscox has been attending the republican convention in Hartford
 Elmer Gess and Charles Bennett are working for G. M. Sampson this week.
 Mrs. George Bennett is caring for her two little grandchildren from Pemfret. Their mother is ill at the Day Kimhau hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
Local Girls to Compete.

Canterbury is to be represented in the gold medal contest. to be held in the Scotland Congregational church tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7.45 p. m., under the auspices of the w c. T. U, by Miss Florence Christian and Miss Ruth Rosenzweig. These shave previ- eusly won silver medals in similar contests. A number from this place plan to be present and much interest is manifested.
 uated with honor from the high school and leaves soon to take the summer normal course for teaching
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
WESTMINSTER
Corporal Thomas Jones Writes From oversea-Two Local Girls to Com pete for Gold Medal at Scotland.

A letter received last week by MT
 and Mrs, J. A. R. Jones, from their
 son, Corporal Thomas Jones, some
 where in France, states that he was in good health and just starting for
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01
RICHARD p. FREEMAN
 RENoMfNATED FOR CONGRESS

Unanlroous Choice of Second District Republican Convention Saturday Tells of ParbSs Loyalty in Present Crisis
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01

QUOTA IS f2o
 FOR THE NEXT DRAFT
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01

Joseph, the infant son of MT. anG
Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-01

Troubles are like babies; they grow larger by nursing.
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Your Eminence: The Sisters of
the Catholic Church who volunteered
for duty at the hospital established
by the public health service at 1900
Virginia avenue northwest, Washing
ton. for the care and treatment of
tatfents suffering from influenza,
have returned to their school work
WIN you kindly. express to the
mother 'superiors OF the various or
ders to which these Sisters belong
the appreciation felt by this service
for the valuable assistance which
they rendered at a time when it was
difficult to obtain other help in the
District of Columbia. Their habit of
quick and unquestioning obedience to
orders and their willingness to render
every assistance in their power made
their services of exceptional value,
and the self sacrifice they displayed
in nursing persons suffering from this
dangerous disease is highly COM
- "RUPERT BLUE,
Surgeon General, U. S. A.