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The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03
Local Board
Gets New Order
BUY BONDS
FARM LABORERS PLACED ON DE-
FERRED LIST; BOARD TO
WATCH WORK
BUY BONDS
buy BONDS

The following order received by
the local Draft Board from the office
of the adjutant general of Minneso-
ia, is of vital interest just now to
all registered men engaged in agri-
cultural work:
"The situation arising from the
scarcity of farm labor demands that
the call to the colors of men actively,
completely and assiduously engaged
IN the planting or cultivation of d
crop but who are in Class l and with
in the new quota should be deferred
until the end of the new quota. Please
instruct your Local Board therefore
that the President directs that, in
filling this emergency call, they shall
pass the order numbers of such men
and defer their cell for the present.
1t must be borne in mind that this
step is taken solely in the need of
any individual. Therefore, while
boards should consider it grave
duty to exercise this power to con-
serve and augment the agricultural
production, they should observe close
ly the conduct of those deferred and
Immediately upon becoming convinced
that any person so deferred is not
giving his entire time End earnest
attention to agricultural duty or that
he is trifing with the deferment thus
granted him the board should forth
with call him to the colors. All citi-
zens should assist in making this ex-
pedient effective and in bringing to
the attention of the boards cases
meriting deferment as well as cases
in which deferment is being abused"
E. H. CROWDER.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03
Breeders Meet
buy BONDS

On Friday, April IL, at 200 P. M,
meeting of the purebred breeders
of Redwood County will be held at
the City Hall at Wabasse, for the
purpose of organizino Pure Bred
Breeders Association. Mr.. Ben. Cole,
formerly associated with the Candy
Pure Bred Breeders Association and
now with the University, will be pres
ent at the meeting. 1t is hoped that
at this meeting a county organiza-
ton will be perfeced and that branch
es of the organization, such as the
Holstein, Shorthorn, Duroc Jersey,
etc., will be formed out of the main
organization. All breeders are asked
to be present at this meeting as we
feel that such an organization is OF
vital Importance to the couny.
F. L. FRENCH,
Couny Agri. Agent.
A SON was born April l to Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Melges.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03

that can be bought for the money
that will come in for these bonds.
They need equipment and they need
food.
This is our duty to provide.
The man who will not do his ut
most to provide the money with which
to purchase the things that the boys
need to fight with is not an Ameri-
can.
The man who refuses to hay [iber-
ty Bonds if he has the morey, or en-
joys a fair credit, is not only dis
loyal in spirit but he is so in fact.
If you are not for your country
at this time you are against it. And
if you are against it, no matter OF
what racial extractions you may be,
you should be "over there" on the
Hun side of the fighting line.
This is time when your country
needs you and nothing short of full
time and efficient work will do.
In another week the third Liberty
Loan drive will begin. You will be
asked to take your share and as a
good American citizen you are going
to do it.
The time has passed to argue about
: this matter.
You know what the rate is, you
know what the security is.
One is ample and the other is the
best in the world.
CONTINUED on page 81
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03
Camp Cody Boys
Are All Singing
=BUY BONDS-
HEADQUARTERS SAYS "SING" SO
EVERYBODY'S DOING IT AT
TRAINING CAMPS
-RIIv RnNDS-
Camp Cody, New Mexico,
Moroh % 1919

March 2s, 1918.
This division, properly titled the
Sunshine" division, is apprepriating
to itself another sobriqeut. Memo
randa from headquarters are issuing
instructions by which the Gath will
be known as the singing division.
II is plainly obvious fact that mu-
sic, any and all kinds of it, is gen
orator of lots of things that must
thrive among soldiers-comradeship,
enthusiasm, spirit, patriotism and the
like. Suggestions and recommenda-
tions without number have been fill
tered thru every organization to en-
courage singing among the men. Par
ticularly has it been urged that men
get the habit of singing while on a
march. The Y. M. C. A. has had
the right idea and has special sec
retary employed in camp, who makes
the rounds of the various association
building during the week to teach
crowds of soldiers the art Of mass
singing.
Recently one of the brigades adopt
ed singing" as part of the regu-
lar program, and the plan has made
such an impression as to be official
ly adopted by division headquarters
for the entire camp. Each brigade
is to have its music director" an
officer of special ability. Once a
Continued on last page)
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03
Buy Bonds Now and
Argue After War Ends
(By Gunnar Bjornson in Minneota
MaScOt1

(By Gunnar Bjornson in Minneota
Mascot)
All that you hold dear, all that
you cherish, all that you want to
live for, all that you would be will
ing to die for, is represented by the
American boys who are on the way
over, or who are already "over
there"
If these boys fail in their mission
then all your hopes are dashed to
earth.
If they fail your property will be
of but little value to you
If they fail your political rights
will be of no consequence.
If they fail your home and your
loved ones will face the fate of Bel
gium.
If they fail liberty, justice, mercy
will be banished from the earth.
But they are not going to fail!
They are going to strike such a
blow for humanity that the Huns will
forever be suppressed.
They are going to make the world
safe for democracy.
They are going TO protect you, and
all of US, and make it possible for
you and US to continue to enjoy the
blessings that we have been enjoying
But we must do our part.
And just now our part is to buy
Liberty Bonds.
Our soldier boys need the things
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03
A. D. McRae Files
BUY BONDS

A. D. McRae, present Register Of
Deeds for Redwood County, filed
Tuesday morning as a candidate for
reelection to his present office. Mr.
McRae's candidacy has the endorse
ment Of leading citizens throughout
the county, his efficient handling of
the duties Of his office having gained
the confidence of all who have had
occasion to transact business with
him during his tenure of office. AS
private citizen Mr.. McRae has a
splendid reputation for straight-for-
ward honesty and justice aas well as
for conservative judgment and the
best argument for his reelection is
the past record of work well done
in his Office, of good American citi-
zenship and consideration of the in
terests of his constituency in his con-
duct as public official. Mr.. McRae
is staunch supporter of all worth
while public and patriotic enterprises
and is worthy the confidence of Red
wood County citizens. The Gazette
prophecies that Mr.. McRae is one of
the county officers whom the voters
will deem it wisdom to keep in office.
His only opponent thus far is G. E.
Larson of Redwood Falls.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03

This truly is an Excellent showing
and the good work is still going on.
A few days will bring the amount
to the $4,000 mark. Any purchases
made by school pupils other than
from their teachers should be re-
ported in order to have them cred
tied to the school purchases. Pur-
chases by high school students should
be reported to Miss Clemmer. While
the Third Liberty Loan drive is be-
ing made all efforts on the part of
school pupils to purchase more W.
S. Stamps should be encouraged. If
you can't buy whole $50 bond, buy
the w. S, Stamp.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03

If Redwood Falls, County Chairman
of Third Liberty Loan Bond Sale.
Mr.. Cooper at the Wabasso meet.
ing last Wednesday stated: 81 BE-
LIEVE IN LIBERTY BONDS AS
AN EXCELLENT FINANCIAL IN
VESTMENT AND INTEND TO
MAKE NO OTHER INVESTMENT
THROUGHOUT THE DURATION
OF THE WAR;"
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03
School Pupils
Buy Many Stamps
[ BUY BONDS"
$2,577.56 WORTH OF w. S. S.
BOUGHT BY REDWOOD FALLS
YOUNG PEOPLE
.BUY BONDS

At the end of three months cam
paign the pupils of the local schools
had purchased War Savings Stamps
to the amount of $2,577.56. The
amount for March which is 81 ,O1O.O7
was distributed among the different
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03
To Knitters
buy BONDS

The last Red Cross bulletin stated
that no more socks with double heels
should be knitted. Socks must be
knit more loosely, no needles smaller
than twelves should be used and Nos.
eleven or ten are preferable. All Red
Cross knitters are asked to work in
accordance with these directions.
Mrs. B. G. Hall, Chairman
of Knitting Committee.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03

Chas. Bennett and his sons. E. Ben
net of Poplar, Mont, and Adrian
Bennett of Renville were guests last
week Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Gold.
The Redwood gazette., 1918-04-03

Mrs. Fred Hammel Sr. went to
Marshall last week for a visit with
her daughter, Mrs. w. P. Francois.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
NORTH sToNNGTON
Progressive Dinner Nets $36. = Gov ernor H. Brown Acts as Auetioneer Parents and Five Children of White Family Join Red Cross.

A progressive dinner was goven. in the Congregational church vestry last week as 8 benefit for the local auxii-s iary of the Red Cross Mrs. Ernest L. CrandaIl was in charge of arrange ments. Owing to the cold weather the attendance was not so large as had been anticipated. but the proceeds amounted to $51. The surplus food was disposed of at auction, Governor H. Brown filling the role of auctioneer The treasurer of the auxiliary, Mrs o. D. Fisher was presented a bouquet Of carnations in honor of the, twelfth the day chanced to be.
 Town Clerk SC Years.
 Calvin \. Snyder has completed thir3 ty years of faithful and efficient ser vice as town clerk and retired, from the office. He was rendered the nom fnation last fall but declined its having become a resident of Westerly He is succeeded by Judge, of Probate Chas. C. Gray, who is also town treasurer.
 Annual Church Meeting.
 Tine Third Baptist church held it's George A. Thompson, Mrs Ieander F. Park and F. Carroll Peabody were chosen trustees c. Ernest Gray and Miss Ruth G. Thompson were appoint ed finance committee and Lyle c. Gray clerk and treasurer, .,2
 Owing to fuel shortage no service was held m the Third Baptist church Sunday. In the interest of fuel con- Eervation the Congregational church worshipped fin the vestry. The pastor Rev. o. D. Fisher preached. timely sermon from II Corinthians iv: IS, aft CT which he administered the Eord's supper The evening service, con ducted by F'. Carroll Peabody, was in the hands of the Young Peoples leagee.
 Guest From Washington. Ednund H. Tryon. of. Wantachee Washington, has been visiting his brother, George W. Tryon. 3dC., Ernest Gray is teaching in the town of Stoningtnn.
 Miss Marion E. White returned te Smith college, Northampton, Mass. January ?.
 School Opening Deferred. The Wheeler school has deferred re. opening to January IA. One Hundred Per Gent. Members. MT. and Mrs. E. Frank White and
 their five children, the oldest 20, the youngest 10, are all members of tht Red Cross. Doing their bit, certain. ly!
 The ice storm of Sunday night wa very severe here. everything out O
 doors being heavily coated with frog
 en aqua Monday morning. and walk ing a difficult feat. %
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
LEBANON
Henry Hewitt and Daughter Start for cafiforhia-coasting for a Whole Mile Enjoyed, by the Juniors.

Miss Gwendo1yn Clark of Liberty Hill was week end guest at c. ! Abell's.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. "A. Hoxie and son Earle, were in Moosup Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs F. F. Manning and son Edward of Yantic were Sunday guests at M. J. Hoxie's.
 Charles Abell of New Britain spent the weekend with his parents, MT. and Mrs. c. J. AbeD.
 Leave For California.
 Henry Hewitt of this place and Mrs. Julian Williams of Norwich left We'd nesday morning for Glendale, Califor- nia, called there by the serious illness of the formers daughter, Mrs. Walter Hifdebrand.
 Leslie Robinson is recovering so as to be able to be up.
 Mrs Rolarsd Browning has entered the employ of the Marlin Rockwell Co. of Norwich
 Held Business Meeting. ef
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the home of Mrs. Fl. A Campbell Thursday afternoon, holding a business meeting
 MT. and Mrs. C. M. Geer and Mrs c. s. Goodwin were in Norwich Wed neSday, '& lcz Csast, For Mile.
 The young folks enjoy coasting these nights being able to go from the Con- gregational church to the Old ceme- tery without stopping, a distance of a mile.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
NORTH LYME
George Ingalls, Obliged to Send Wood to Home in Norwieh-New Carrier
 = on Rural Route.

: Owing to the very cold weather George Ingalls, has been having varied experiences with his saw mill business the past week, one day being obliged to send load of wood to his home in Norwich, being unable to get coal to burn 7t ff
 Erwin Rogers and tamity were call CTS at c. H. Strong's Friday. New Rural Carrier.
 Raymond K. Thompson of Hadiyme finished his labors as R. F. D. carrier DecembeF S1, after six years faithful service. Aiken Hartman, postmaster at Hadlyne is acting as mail car- rier. ,..,.. 42
 W. N. sisson. Jr.. was in New Lon don Wednesday. t Miss Dorothy Sisson has been visit ing at M. J. Sark's the past week. School in this district commenced on
 Monday, with Miss Josephine Daniels liteacher
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12

book of the. auxiliary, Under- the and Tomorrow, was given by Miss Laura A. Perkins, In the absence of the secretary and treasurer the busi- ness meeting was omitted. A social hour followed, when selections from the Victroia were enjoyed. The Feb rtrary meeting will be held at the par sonage with Mrs. James M. Potter. -fae Helping Conserve Coal.
 Several temporary changes for the conservation of coal we're announced at the services of the M E. church Sunday. The regular monthly husi- ness meeting of the Epworth League was held on Sunday evening, eehanged from the first Monday evening, of the month. The Bible Study class scon- ducted by Rev. Allen Shaw BusRiWill meet Saturday evening at o'clock, instead of Friday as heretofore in3 the. vestry. .s@
 E, The Ladies Aid society will hold its meeting Friday afternoon, at the par sonage. s: x
 A cottage prayer meeting was held. at the home of MT. and Mrs. Andrew r. Miller, Wednesday evening.
 Gifts Appreciated.
 Rev. James M. Potter expressed his. thanks and appreciation last Sunday for the gift receiveds Christmas even ing from his parishioners. also for the personal gift to Mrs. Potter from her Sunday School class. = Harmon L. Perkins visited his son, Allyn Perkins, and his daughter; Mrs William Harris in Groton, Saturday ': Burial of Mrs. Avery. -- The body of. Mrs Olive Avery, who died at her home in Ledyard was brought here for burial in the village cemetery Wednesday afternoon School Supervisor c. E. Lowell, of Norwich was. a recent caller at. the Village school. which opened the win ter tersl December 31 ..s Miss Sarah IT. Latimer went. to Boston Wednesday to visit friends for ! a. month.
 Called to Newport. |. Mrs. Joseph De Rusha with her children. Helen and Joseph, left the ! village Tuesday morning for Newport ! where she was called by the illness of relatives.
 Mr aEE Mrs. H. Harmon Crammer l ofEGroton, were guests of Mrs Cram
 mer's grandparents, MT. and Mrs. H: l.. Perkins for the week end I Mrs. R. Irving HArlbutt was a guest
 at the home of his parents. MT. and
 Mrs. Charles Bartlett of> Uncasville, Wednesday and Thursday.
 Walked Across River.
 Dudley C. Perkins of the village made his annual trip walking across the river on the ice Saturday after
 noon. The river is frozen aud closed
 to navigation to the Navy Yards i Mrs Louis Mason who has been spending several months with her
 mother. Mrs. Ellen Turner of the, Long Cove district was a visitor at her home
 in Norwich for a few days last week
 Mrs. Curtis F. Gates of New Lon- don was. a caller in the village Sat iurday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
COVENTRY
Annual Roll Call and Business Meet ing Held in the chapel-Sei1eols
 Close For Teachers Meeting.

Rev. MT. Reynolds of Hartford preached in the Congregational church Sunday. t>
 The annual ron call and business meeting was held in the chapel Mon day. Dinner was served at noon and after the dinner the roll was caiied. Then came the election of officers: all were reelected except Sunday School superintendent and Wallace Mcknight was chosen for that office, ..
 Met at Chapel. The Ladies Aid society met in the chapel Wednesday afternoon
 eNs in General.
 Tire Ready Helpers met Thursday at the home of Mir. and Mrs. John Kngsbury. @
 Deacon Pftkia wtc is spending the winter in Rhode Island was in town a few days this week. r.
 Miss zoctje ScfeN is visiting friends in New Jersey. All the schools were closed Tues day afternoon for the u1outl4y teachers meeting in South Coventry.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
WHITE ROCK
Surprise Visit and Gifts for Mrs,
 Eugene Strout.

."
 Mir. Cavanaugh, boss weaver at the mill here, is soon to move with his family to Pawtueket, R. l., where he will be employed.
 Miss Ruth Brook, who has been i'll at the home of iler sister in West ar!y. the past week, has returned to her home on White Rock road.
 Surprise Visit.
 A few friends of Mrs. Eugene Strout gathered at her home Wednesday af- ternoon for a surprise visit. A very pleasant afternoon was spent Re- treatments were served, after which Mrs. Strout was presented several pieces of hand painted china as a. to- ken of the friendship of those present. Miss Lurana Macomber of High street. Westerly, spent Wednesday af- ternoon with Miss Dorothy Stillwell,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
GLASGC
Fire Brigade Plans First BafI-Red Cross Drive SuccessfuHFuneral of Edwin Smith Held Monday.

Mfrs. Jacob Sauter recently. enter tained her two sisters, Misses Ruth and Mary Rathbun.
 The Gasgo Fire brigade is planning to hold it's firsN annual ball in Social hall
 Many Join Red Cross.
 The Red Cross drive under the man agement of Mrs, Robert Wilbur and Mrs. H. J. Cole was most successful, Miss Edith lift securing F members, Veda Dayon 20 and Aida Jarvis Ii.
 Birds Frozen.
 The extreme cold weather has been hard for the birds, several having been found frozen
 Edwin Smith, whose funeral ser vices were held Monday afternoon, was the only brother of Mrs. Samuel Shaw, and was at one time resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. Many would have liked to attend the services but the extremely icy condition of travelling l made it impossible to be present.
 School in the Eighth. district began the winter term Monday. Mrs. W. F. Green was a guest of | Mrs. W. G. Bufdick last Wednesday, returning Thursday to Hartford and Saturday to Canton Center, where she 1 is substituting for the remainder of | the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
ROAD iJJLfETT
Fire in Home Extinsuished by Neigh bors - Church Society Meeting
 Boy Breaks Leg by Fall.

Miss Lucy Billings left for Lyme Sunday after spending her vacation at home. 5-..,5 --s.> r+... ;.
 Charles Stoddard of Mystic has been spending a few days with his cousin John Ripley.
 A fire was caused at the Stonington home recently by a spark from a torch being used to tlaw water pipes. A number of the neighbors responded to the call for help and the fire was soon controlled without doing much dam age.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Williams have returned from Boston, where they spent week.
 Mrs. Emma Williams has gone to visit her niece, Mrs. Alice Mattison, at Groton
 Met With Treasurer.
 The church society meeting was held with J. D. Lord, the treasurer Monday
 The thermometer registered 20 de- grees below zero at several places in this neighborhood during the cold week.
 Ice cut by Fernando Wheeler and his men was 21 inches thick
 The old record books of the First Congregational church, which have been in the home of the late Richard A. Wheeler for the last 73 years, have been removed to safety vault for se- cErity. Judge Wheeler was clerk ot the society for 60 years and since ther his son-in-law, Seth N. Williams. has been clerk for the past 43 years. Broke His Leg. Five year old Charlie Chase fell or the ice Sunday and broke his leg. H. was taken to the Lawrence hospital ii New London by Moves Palmer in hi, machine, accompanied by his father Fred A. Chase.
 | Word from MT. and Mrs. N. Stanto, Gates says they are in Los Angeles.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
BOZRAH
New Congregational Pastor and Wife at Home of Mir. and Mrs. Lloyd Abel Henry Lathrop Transferred to Ordnance Department.

Rev. c. W. Hanna began his pastor ate in the Congregational church last Sunday. MT. and Mrs. Hanna are to live at the home of MT. and Mrs. Lloyd Abel while the parsonage is be- ing papered and cleaned for their oc- cupancy.
 MT. and Mrs. Abel are at East Great Plain with the formers uncle, Edward E. Abel, who has been seriously ill for several weeks.
 Winter Term Begins. 1. Schools in town opened Monday af- ter d vacation of two weeks.
 Harry Lathrop has been transferred to the ordnance department, Camp Devens, Aver, Mass. r.
 Stanley Dickinson was chosen su- perintendent of the Sunday school last Sunday. +e
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12

Soap and Ointment, and in less than a month, after 1 had used two boxes of Cnticura Ointment and two cakes of Soap, not trace remained. was healed" lSigned) Miss A. B. Pratt, Ossipee, N. H., Aug. q, 1916.
 The majority of skin andscalptroubles might be prevented by using Cuticura Soap exclusively for all toilet purposes. On the slightest sign of redness, rough ness, pimples, or dandrn, apply little Cuticura Ointment; Absolutely .noth- ing more effective
 For Free Samples by Return Mail address postcard. tNCutieura, DeptR, Boston. Sold everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
GARDNER LAKE

Sydney A. DoIbeare was in New London. Sunday Fs 'aAlc
 William and Asa Walden were fish ing through the ice Thursday and caught ten fish weighing from one and half to three and a half pounds piece. #
 Mir and Mrs. Victor, Hehr returned from Brooklyn where he has been vis- iting relatives for several days.
 The ice on the lower end of the lake is between IS and 20 inches thich.
 Norman D, Boynton is recovering from grip. -s-..
 Since the ice storm it is noticeable that very few birds are around.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
ROCKVILLE
Church Services Omitted Because of
 Cold - Thunder During Mondays
 Storm, -..t..

Miss Maida Burdick of Stamford, Conn, was a recent guest of Miss Ma 'rion Pendleton, of Pleasant Orchards.
 No church services have been held here for two weeks, owing to the se- we're cold, it. being impossible to heat the house sufficiently. I
 The cold spell of a week past was relieved Sunday by a very comfort able day which was very welcome.
 Mondays Storm.
 Monday commenced with cold rain from the northeast, freezing to every thing as it came, making very precarl- ous walking. Trees are bent with their load of ice with icicIes hanging all over them. About noon several peals of thunder were heard.
 The condition of Mrs. Jared G. Bar ber who has been ill for several weeks remains unchanged.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
FTTCHVuLE

Fitchville Baptist church. Rev W. D. HetheEington, pastor: Sunday, Jan. 13, Il a. m., sermon by pastor, subject Christian Giving; f2.15 D. nl., the Bible school; p. m., evening worship, topic Winning the World to Christ.
 Thursday, Jan.- II. 7.S0 p. m., weekly prayer meeting at the parsonage. Sub ject, Jesus, Our Example in Service
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-12
School Term Opens.
L. Fl. s, Meets,
ABTNGTON
Death of Charles Smith-Annual
 Church Meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harries, Willis Covell and Miss Euretta Grosvenor attended the state grange from Abing ton.
 Hermon Coveli has been made a cor poraI.
 Arthur Gallup is home on ten days furlough. . Charles Smith died at his home Tuesday night after short illness. The funeral will be held Saturday.
 Seymour Peal spent Wednesday in Boston.
 The annual meeting of the Congre- gational church was held at the par sonage Thursday evening.