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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
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 Tuesday was the appointed time for competitive examination for postlnas ter at Westerly but the examiner did not materialize. The applicants are Acting Postmaster Thomas F Leni- han, James P. McMahon, letter car rier, and George H. Bray and Arthur tE. Briggs. Experience measures so per cent. in the examination.
 Lieutenant Russell E. Burdick, last heard of as wounded and in a hospital in Vichy, France. writes that he ex- poets to arrive home in the near fu- ture.
 Sergeant Alzero F. Brown writes that he is in a hospital at Boyville- sur-Meuse France, which is the third time he has been sent to hospital in eighteen moHths.i He is with the John Hopkins hospital unit as ambulance driver, and does not expect to get home for year.
 The Westerly Christmas sing will | be from the town hall steps on the afternoon of December 24 at five O. clock, under the direction of Robert Valentine.
 Sergeant H. Wayland Lanphear, avi- ation cerps, who arrived in Boston last
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
KLEVER KRAFT SILVERWARE

DAINTY TABLE NOVELTIES
 AT LOW PRICES This klever Kraft Silver will not tarnish, and much skill and artis- try is exhibited in the pretty pieces which we are showing in our Base nent Qenartment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
STONINGTON

The store and office of Oscar F. Pen dieton was illegally entered during Monday nig.J, entry being rade by Ike front door after breaking zane of glass and tripping the bol:5 Of she lsck. The place was thoroughly ran sacked. but nothing of value was sken. The marauders were evidently after money. but were unable b find any on the premises.
 Stonsneton Pointers.
 Charles II. Cushman has returned to Camp Devens. He says he wants to SO with the fcsces to Siberia.
 Orris B. Norman, 51. died Monday night in Lawrence hospital, New Lon dcn. He leaves a widow and seven children.
 A gang of caulkers employed at the shipyard quit work on Tuesday morn ing, when they learned that their fore man, William Nallett, had been re- moved from the job. Twenty men vii seek employment elsewhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

is brother of Lenius E. Peck of 5 Spruce street. On December 8. MT. Peck received official telegram from Washington stating that bis brother had been killed in acsion on Septem- Der IS. eleven days later stated that he was feeling fine" His brother in Westerly has also received letters from Mylon dated September Is. elev- en days l1ter stated that he was feel ing fine" His brather i'll Westerly has also received letters from Mylon dated Sept 19. 22 and 2. Private Peck was assigned to Headquarters company, 306th Infantry, Signal pla- toon.
 George Benjamin sparso, of West eIly, 305th Infantry. arrived in New York on the Leviathan and is now at Camp Merritt, N. J., to be mustered out of service. After training ten days at Camp Devens, Private Spargo was transferred to Camp Upton and within month thereafter he was sent over seas. His first part in battle was ir the Argonne forest section and on Oc- tober IS he was wounded in the left forearm. He was sent 70 a French hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
EAST WOODSTOCK

Owing to the epidemic of measles no services were held Sunday. The fol- lowing are i'll; Eleanor Lindeman, Ray Eddy. Vernon Withereil, Sylvia May, Rebecca Hubbard, Schuyler Phil. lips, Howard Raskett and Stuart May.
 Mary Chamberlin is visiting relatives in Washington, D. c.
 Mrs. Abbie Chamberlin has sold her place 10 F. x. Johnstone.
 NJ. E. Morse visited his nephew, H. J. Potter, the 2d, i'll Windsor sevel al days last week.
 Mrs. N. T. White is visiting otC o1 town friends, taking a rest from her school duties.
 A four minute man speaking con- test was held at the school Monday afternoon. There were seven contest ants. Each wrote a composition on a topic concerning the war, such as thrift and war savings stamps, Red Cross, Y. w. c. A, Salvation Army, etc. Doris Lindeman was the winner in the contest. Ruth Cady and Sarah Pike were given honorable mention The judges were Charles Perrin, Mrs w. R. Witter and Mrs. E. E. May. | Tn a French factnrIy t,,rl;ro. .-z
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
Stars and stripes Foreve-.

Some of the peasantry of France are so enthusiastic over American aid that they are making home made American flags with 12 to 14 stars and nine or 10 stripes, and the more stripes they use the more thankful they feel-Seattle Post h. ttlligencer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
HER GROUP VANISHED OVER NIGHT

HER GROUP VANISHED OVER NIGHT
 My little girl had croup every few nights so as soon as got Foiey's Honey and Tar ~bsgarlSte~giVe her a few drops every two or three hours. That night she slept well. never coughed; next day her cold was gone. Expect to keep this remedy in my house continually, for there's nothing flat ran come, uB with 1t. To all my friends I say: Get a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar for la grippe. coughs, can publish this" Mrs. R. M. Raney, R. Fs D. ?, Stanford. Ky. The Lee & OSgood Go,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

week in transport lcanopic, has re. ceived honorable discharge from the ! sfrvice. and came back :o Westerly Tuesday.
 | IA.e4 of Police Thomas sE.-Brown is recovering from a severe attack of in
 Auenza and, after an abssrfce of three weeks, was at his office Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
SILK SHIRTINGS SIPS to $2.OO a Yard
PLAID SILKS S2.W to S2.5O a Yard
STRIPE TAFFETAS S2.OO to S2.5O a Yard

For Dresses and Separate Skirts a taffeta is hard to beat. Give the wife enough to make a dress or skirt. We will be glad to help you select it.
 REMNANTS OF SILKS AND
 VELVETS FOR FANCY WORK NoTE:-We will place all pattern lengths in pretty holiday boxes if desired.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
ston.neton Pointers.

That women workers on the farm are a success is shown by the fact of a Japanese woman in Yakima, Wash. who is believed to have set a record by picking up 225 sacks of potatoes in one day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18
Regulation Takes Time,

After observing human nature for great many years one is not so free in believing that it will accept any very sudden or severe regula- tiOn Regulation takes time-St 1oalis Globe Democrat
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

Alias, IF Germany is. nevertheless ahead of the game, though it has lost the whole world if it has gained its own soul.-Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-18

In a French factory turbines are driven by water from a reservoir on a mountain 500 feet above it.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
v. N. c. A. NOTES.

The storm last Tuesday night pre.
vented the coming out OF the full mem
bership OF the checker club. so that
the tests which had been laid out for
the different ones had to go over until
evening was the scoring Of Blakemore
against Mason. or course he was far
outplayed by Mason, but 1t was not
expected that he would even get a
draw. Mason means to come back
with vengeance next week.
Twelve members Of the glee club
were present at the rehearsal Tues
day night. They are now preparing
for an evening at Zion church. which
has been promised them through the
kindness OF the pastor.
The meeting last Sunday afternoon
was addressed by the Rev. j. A Tho
mas-Hazell. He spoke on patriotic
theme. calling the attention OF those
present to the urgent need of Ameri-
cans. and especially every colored
doing his full duty during
this terrible crisis through which the
world Is passing.
Next Sunday the Rev. p. J. Price
will address the meeting. A splendid
hour is already anticipated. The meet
ing. beginning at four. will close at
fve. All are cordially welcome.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

and relatives are unknown. Those
sick-listed were Mrs A. L. Duncan.
the beloved wife of Pastor J. A. Dun.
can OF the a. NJ. E. Church All are
glad to see her much improved and
able to be up again. Mr. Harold John.
son is still very sick at the county hos.
pital.
The new time Is working no hard.
ship with the church services here.
The choir, under the management of
the newly elected organist, Mrs.
Brown. and Rev. Duncan, chorister.
bids fair to become one of the best
choirs in this section OF the country.
The congregation continues to grow
and very soon We will have to make
more room. The junior choir. recent.
ly organized in the Sunday school,
will soon be able to sing for the morn,
ing service. The trustees are leaving
no stones unturned nor sparing pains
in the attempt to pull of a record.
breaking rally Sunday, May 18th, and
when the big gun fires the old enemy
debt will surely be put out of com,
mission.
Our people here are getting the
habit of buying and building heautifm
homes.
Mr.. Frank Jones surprised his wife
win lovely new piano last Saturda.
afternoon.
Rev. ]. A. Duncan. our beloved and
highly esteemed pastor. had a very
busy week attending his sick wife,
visiting the sick and dying at the hos.
pitals, preaching two funerals, ship.
ping one body home to its relatives for
burial, and looking after his church
work and other duties. He is full of
smiles at all times and expresses de.
light in being able to do good work
for the people and the Master
Mr.. Frank jackson and Miss Grace
Rhodes were happily unitel in we'd
lock at the A. NJ E. Church, Tuesday
evening, April 10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur McGee left our
city Monday, the 22nd instant, for Ely
for number of Eood colored families
who desire to work for good wages:
word at this hour. mo loafing and
Nevada.
c. YOUNG. Reporter.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
Y. W. c. A. NOTES.

ThS vssper services will be led BY
Miss Naomi Brown. An inspiring pro.
gram will be rendered.
Monday night will be educational
night. Admission is free
Troop SO of the Boy Scouts will be
the guests OF our club the second Mon
day In May. at which time they will
give an exhibition for US.
The girls of the club will go to
Golden on q picnic June LIST.
A conference for high school pupils
is being planned for the month OF
May.
The recreation department is en-
rolling members to play tennis this
summer
Field day the following sports are
open to girls: Fffty-yard dash: 100.
yard dash: basket ball throw: 400,
yard relay. and indoor baseball All
entrants will register with Mrs.
O'Neal
Every member should report the
number Of tickets they have sold by
May 1st From the sales already re-
ported we are assured a crowded
house May 18th. when the double
quartet will present the Sleeping
Beauty" cantata.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

Fill out the inclosed memorandum
and send 1t at once. to me. This
memorandum goes to Congressman
Dyer. He wants to keep close tab on
What is being done by the ColoreF
people themselves.
Send each Congressman ono OF the
'9closed tags. Write . very short let
Ter. telling him you know he IL going
to hear the voice of his fellow coun-
tryman, pleading for Justice and pro
lection. Make 1t bristle with patriot.
ism, but make him feel that this coun-
try is facing q problem at homo that
IL no less serious than the problem
abroad.
Work with US in this. Pray with
us and we will win.
Yours for a True Democracy,
N H. BURROUGHS.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
STATE COMMITTEES -w0MAhS
NATIONAL CONVENTION

Finance Committee - Mrs. Lizzie
Froman, Chairman; Mrs. Lillian Bon
durant, Mrs. Ada Webster. Mrs. Callie
Campbell, Mrs Minnie Winters, Mrs.
Laura Hill. Mrs. Nellie Rice, Mrs.
Elizabeth Ensley. Mrs. Lula Gudgall,
Colorado Springs; Mrs. Carrie Moss,
Colorado Springs.
Transportation committee-Mrs. NJ.
S. Carter, Mrs Cora Curtis, Mrs. Clara
Banks.
Homes comittee-Mrs. Efie c. Wal
dron. Chairman; Mrs. Lula Muse, Mrs.
Oliver, Mrs. Nellie Rice; Mrs. l.. r.
Mitchell, Mrs Mason, Mrs. T. Lang.
Mrs. Addie Proctor, Colorado Spgs.
Mrs. Ella Bell. Colorado Spgs.; Mrs.
Alice Lamb, Colorado Spgs.
Reception cohnmitee-Mrs. Theta
Ector. Chairman; Mrs. n. Douglas.
Mrs. Wilkerson. Mrs. b. Eubanks;
Mrs. Virginia Cash; Mrs. Webster.
Mrs. Matte Fox, Colorado Spgs.; Mrs.
E B. Burtin. Colorado Spgs.; Mrs.
J. T. Muse. Cheyenne: Mrs. Viola
Brandon, Pueblo.
Press Com.nittee-Mrs. Isabel Stew
art. Chairman: Mrs. Eva Tompkins.
Mrs. Dobbs. Mrs. S. Gentry, Mrs. L.
Brooks. Mrs. Robins, Mrs. +. f. Brax-
ton, Colorado Spgs.. Mrs. Eva Bess,
Colorado Spgs.
BADGE Committee-Mrs. Lula Jack
son, Chairman: Mrs. Edna Hayes, Mrs.
f. Cowan. Mrs. NJ. Winters, Mrs. G.
Smith. Mrs. A. Norton.
Art committee-Mrs. V. Landlord
Chairman; Mrs. Mary Gross, Mrs
Alice Whiteall. Mrs. Todd. Mrs. Daisy
Williams, Mrs. Pearl Jones.
Ushers-Mrs. l.. Bondurant. Chair
man; Mrs. Grace Burns, Mrs. C. Camp
bell. Mrs. n. Rice. Mrs. Bertha Jones
Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Irby.
Inform ation-A..ss Nelsine Howard
Chairman; Mrs. Amelia Scott; Mrs
Isabel Franklin. Mrs. Jacobs. Mrs
Gatewood. Mrs. Moore.
Post otfee-Mrs. NJ. Alternately
Mrs. Littlejohn. Mrs. Peach. Mrs
Arcia Con, Mrs. Ethel Mallard. Mrs
l.. Hall.
Place Of Meeting and Decorating
Committee-Mrs. Florence Cooper
Mrs. b. Jackson. Mrs. Twynan. Miss
Scharhorne. Mrs. Phonex. Mrs. Barnes
Domestic SeieneerMrs. Allen. Chr. /:
Miss Gross. Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Do
reey. Mrs. Ada Gibson. Mrs. Margaret
Gardiner Mrs. Alice Hall.
Entertainment Committee - Mrs.
Laura Hill. Chairman; Mrs. Barber
Mrs. Villa Mae Anderson, Mrs. Alice
Webb. Mrs. Myrtle Moore, Mrs. Jones
Lunch Committee-Mrs. Belle Con
tee. Chairman Mrs. Cordelia Rodgers,
Mrs. Broyles. Mrs NJ. McBeth. Mrs
s. Goss. Mrs. Dora Derry Mrs. II. Cole.
man.
Program committee-Mrs. Amelia
Reeves, Chairman: Mrs. Maude Ma
con, Colorado Spgs. Mrs. l.. S. Willis
Cheyenne; Mrs. Alice Webb, Miss
Beatrice Thrashley.
General Chairman-Mrs. M. Eliza
Oishman.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
CASPER, WYO.
SUBSCRIBERS, TAKE NoTtCEI

In accordance with our annual Gus
tom we are sending out statements
showing when you are paid up to. and
what you will owe in 1918. II there
are any dates which do not agree
with ours, please & form US at once, 80
that correction can be made and ad-
Justed All those who are delinquent
are urged to pay up at once as the
government forbids US carrying delih
Quent subscribers. Please take notice
Of the above and ob1ige
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
DOUGLAS UNDERTAKING CO.
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Jeffery Newhouse. 90 years. late of
SIS 22nd street, departed this life
April 22nd, 400 am. results of acute
gastritis. Remains were shipped to
Longview, Texas, ACCOMPANIED by his
chum. Mr.. Hutchins-
William Martin, co years. departed
this life April cath. Residence, 1851
fremont place. Funeral notice later.
Brother John Henry Franklin passed
at 1l!00 a. m.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
GARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends for
their kindness and sympathy during
the recent illness and death OF our
beloved mother. Mrs. Lizzie White.
late of 30l9 Marion street. We also
thank them for the many beautiful
flowers. (Signed
o. F. WHITE.
MRS. ED HAMILTON.
MISS SAL1IE WHITE.
THOMAS WHITE,
PERRY WHITE.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
HAGER's REMEDIES

II am Denver's representative for
the famous Ha0er's Medicines. Each
remedy 10 especially prepared by lead
ing medical specialists in various dis
eases. Call or write for full informa-
ton.
Mail orders promptly filled. Nine.
Gleaves, 2443 GiIpin st. Phone York
4o39J. Denver, Colo.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
pocArELLo NEWS.

The death list last week includes
Mr. Henry Anderson Of Cuero. Texas:
Mr.. Horace Jones of FARRELL. Texas,
whose body was shipped to his mother
for burial at Bartlett, Texas; and one
Mr.. John Artison, who was buried In
the potter's held. ~ his birthplace
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
ps.rfi..d Nets. Cost. ire. Pss. 6

benediction; Q6) postlude. Recession.
Mrs. R. Haskins. organist.
Mrs. II. Robinson, assistant organ
list Come and Sc u.s."
Presbyter, the Rev. o. ]. Mcleod.
Stacking allowed
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

Reserve your rooms for the winter
at the Dunbar, 1887 Arapahoe street;
steam heat. baths and up-to-date serv-
Ice. Victor Walker, Prop.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

1T is HEREBY CERTIFIED, That
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
The American Druggists Fire Insurance
Company, corporation organized under
the laws of Ohio, whose principal office
f3 located at Cincinnati, has complied
with the requirements of the laws of
this State applicable to said company,
and the company is hereby authorized
to transact business as an insurance
company in accordance with its Charter
or Articles of Incorporation. within the
State of Colorado. subject to the provi-
sions and requirements of the law, until
til the last day of February. IN the
year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and nineteen.
N TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I. C W
Fairchild. Commissioner of Insurance o.
the State of Colorado, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my seal of office.
at the City of Dem er. this first day of
March. A d. 1918.
/ tSeaD c. W. FAIRCHILD
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

PETITIONS! PETITIONS! PETI-
T1ONS are the things that will prove
that there fs countrywide sentiment
and determination back Of this de-
manding that an end be put to mob
violence. Now. will not rest until
every Congressman is appealed to to
take q stand for Justice and protec-
uon. Will you get mon to sign these
Petitions in ink. and you divide the
number and send them directly to
iAe members of Congress from your
State? Send them to men in the
House and in the Senate. See that
the work is neatly done so as to re-
fleet the intelligence that there Is
back of this movement. Tell our peo-
pie to take pride and pleasure in this.
Resolution. begging Federal Investi-
cation be taken up by Congress. Now.
wc must win. God will help US II We
help ourselves. Keep at III WORK!
have good news for you. God 10
answering our prayers. I appeared
before the Rules Committee OF the
House of Representatives Friday.
August 3rd. and that uight Congress-
man Oyer phoned mo that tho Com
mittse was wonderfully impressed and
had decided to recommend that the
Get influential white friends to sign
some o. them. Give them tho liter
ature and urge them to SOC their pa
tffotfc duty In saving America from
mob violence. Get signatures. Every
Petition counts.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

VIM. Martin. member OF the Build
ing Laborers and Knights Of Pythias
orders. suddenly died at the county
hospital as result of an accident.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

STATE oF SoLcfAbO, 1NoOR Ra-NS.x
DEPT. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
2STH. 1918.
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
1T is HEREBY CERTIFIED, That
me U. S. Branch of the Prussian LIE
Insurance Company, corporation or
yanized under the laws of Germany
whose principal office is located at Ber-
lin, has complied with the requirements
81 the laws of this State applicable to
said company. and the company Is here,
by authorized to transact business as an
-,'.urance company in accordance witt
it's Charter or Articles of Incorporation,
within the State of Colorado. subject 70
the provisions and requirements of the
law, until the last day of February. In
the year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and nineteen.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, 1. c. w;
Fairchild Commissioner of Insurance OF
the State of Colorado. have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my seal of ofnce
at the City of Denver. this first day oa
(SeaD C. W. FAIRCHILD.
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

STATE OF CoLoRADo, INSURANCE
FOR 1917 AND COPY OF CERTIFI-
CATE OF AUTHORITY
q. .. 11AMcK or TIE SWISS MA
x101AL xIBUDANC1 COMPANY, Ltd,
1A8LB, SWITZERLAND.
assets $40, ,744.9s
LiaoilltieS ------------------------ S,Z62,S5S.S9
Deposit Capital --------------------- zoe, 100000
gu surplus :, :, 201, !s5.SS
DEPT. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY
2sTH. 1919.
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
1T is HEREBY CERTIFIED That
the U. s Branch of the Swiss National
insurance Company, Ltd, corporation
organized under the laws of Switzer-
and, wwhose principal office is located
at Basle. has complied with the require
ments of the laws of the State appl:ca-
BILE to said company. and the company is
hereby authorised to transact business
as An insurance company in accordance
with Its Charter or Articles of Incorpor-
alton. within the State of Colorado sub
tect to the provisions and requirements
of the law. until the last day of Febru-
ary. in the year of our Lord one thous-
and nine hundred and nineteen.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, c. W.
rairchild. Commissioner of Insurance OIL
the State of Colorado, have hereuntf.
set my hand and affixed my seal of office.
at the City of Denver, this first day of
March. A D. 1918.
(SeaD C w. FAIRCHILp.
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

r FSIS L HE EAR EN- DING t'EBURARH
2STH. 1919.
Office of Commissioner of Insurance.
IT is HEREBY CERTIFIED, That
the Eagle Fire Insurance Company, a
corporation organized under the laws of
New Jersey, whose principal office is
located at Newark. has complied with
the requirements of the laws of this
state applicable to said company, ana
the company is hereby authorized to
transact business as an insurance COM
pany IN accordance with its Charter or
Articles or Incorporation. within the
state of Colorado, subject to the provi-
sions and requirements of the law, un-
the last day of February. in the year of
our Lord one thousand nine hundred
and nineteen.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I. c. w.
Fairchfld, Commissioner ot Insurance of
the State of Colorado. have hereunto
set my hand and affixed my seal of office,
at the City of Denver this first day of
March. A. d. 1918.
(SeaD C. w. FAIRCHILD.
Commissioner of Insurance.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27

Office of Commissioned of Insurance.
IT is HEREBY CERTIFIED. That
the Michigan Millers' Mutual Fire In
surance Company. corporation organ
lied under the laws of Michigan, whose
principal office is located at Lansing.
has complied with the laws of this State
applicable to said company. and the
company is hereby authorized to trans
act business as an insurance company
in accordance with its Charter or Arti-
cles of Incorporation. within the State
and requirements Of the law. until the
last day of February. in the year of our
Lord one thousand nine hundred and
nineteen,
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I. C. w.
F'airchild Commissioner of Insurance of
the State of Colorado. have hereunto
set my hand and aff1xed my seal of office,
at the City of Denver. this first day OF
March. A. D. 1918.
(SeaD c. w. FAIRCHILD.
Commissioner Of Insurance.
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
COLORED WOMEN

Organized. 1896, Aniliated with Nar
tional Council OF Womep 1900.
Incorporated 1904.
Membership 100000
Mrs. G. N. Ross,
State President of Colored Women's
Clubs.
Ny dear Co-Workor:
The Denver star., 1918-04-27
@ Remember Our Boys
k1l1lAAtAW Send all kinds of Pennants,
Souvenir Ornaments, and Tobacco
OUR SAMMIES

STATE OF COLORADO. INSURANCE
DEPT. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY