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Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
WAR STAMP SALES
Reaching Gratifying Totals in WiIIi-
 Hsnntie-city Over lts Quota.

W1limantic was lacking less than teeo to pass the S100.000 mark in the war savings stamp sales up to the first of May. The exact figures for the sales to date are sSe. .13s.e2.
 The sale of thrift and war savings stamps in this city has been very gratifying to the officials and shows the sentiment of Wiliimantic in re- gard to the, Hun. Although other cities in Connecticut have sold more stamps than Willimantic. yet there is only one other city with a greater per capita sale, New London. as Witlimantic has passed South Manchester, which was formerly second.
 Chairman Valentine Murphy reports that in the last few days the sales have been extra large, showing that the children and people who cannot afford Liberty bonds are buying the atamns.
 Wniimantic has gone over the quota by te.100.32 up to May 1st and is now out to give New London a run for the money in per capita sales.
 The figures for the sales during April are as follows: Postoffice. ST. si7.es: bank, S1,7s2.75; total s2s,1sO; thrift stamp books exchanged, s. sss;: April. total sales. s25, ASA; total Eaics. sse.t56-22.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03

friends at home that I think the world of now. Not once has my letter failed to reach me each week and American cigarettes and newspapers have been sent to my address here. I appreciate those highly, as American cigarettes are as scarce as gold here.
 I am more than pleased to learn that you have become member of the Knights of Columbus. I would like to have been present when you took the third degree and seen the fun! We'll old Apay, I must close now. The best of luck and happiness to you. remain,
 Your old friend, DONA ST. JEAN, Regimental Headquarters, 14th Engineers R., A. E. F., France,
 Via New York
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Bro-Phosphate, the Organic Substance Discovered by French Scientist, Exeites Interest
 of American Physicians

New York.-The discovery of an or- ganic phosphate which when taken into the human system is quickly converted into healthy body tissue, Is regarded portance to people who suffer from ailments directly or indirectly due to depleted nervous vitality. such as neu- rasthenia. nervous weakness. thinness. premature old age. insomnia, lack of energy. nervous debility, etc.
 In a paper presented by New York specialist at. the annual meeting of the New Hampshire Medical society two the use of this organic phosphate one patient gained B pounds, another 27 pounds in weight; both patients claim they have not felt as strong and well for the past twelve years. Another ex- ample of how this remarkable sub stance incr eases strength and enriches the blood is furnished by New York hospital pfiysician's report of q patient
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
BRITISH WAR RELIEF.
Has Grown to the Handsome Total of
 S2379,

The weekly report of the British, American War Relief fund follows: Amount previously acknowledged $2.- 359.55; amount collected in Plainfeld, to week ending April 27, $13.SO; in Jewett City, $6; total amount collected to date $2,379.35. The treasurer, Zecl5 Tetlow, has forwarded another. check of fifty dollars to headquarters in New York, making total of $235O.O0 sent from the village to date
 On Shore Leave.
 Arthur Dayon, a sailor on the U. $. S. Training Ship Constellation has re- turned to his ship after spending a five days fuflough at his home here.
 William Nolan, chief yeoman, has returned to New York city, where he is stationed, after spending a short furlough at his home here.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
CATHOLIC BENEVOLENT ASSN.
Officers Elected for Ensuing Year
 Mrs. J. H, Aspinwall President.

The officers for the Ladies' Catholic branch, No 704, which were elected last month, were installed at the reg ular meeting last night at K. of c. hall.
 The officers are as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs J. H. Aspinwall; vice presi- dents, Mrs. W, A. Costello and Mrs. Eva Denault; recorder. Miss Margaret Bulger; financial secretary. Mrs. A. B. Cunningham; treasurer, Miss Alice Murphy; guard.s Miss Amelia Roy; marshal Miss Anna McGlone: trustees, Miss Catherine OLoughlin, Miss Kath- erine Clancy, Miss Bridget Moriarty, Miss Sarah Clancy and Mrs. Johanna O'Connor.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03

whose red cells after 6 short course of treatment were increased 4so,ao0.
 Physicians and hospitals everywhere are now recognizing it's merits aby its use in ever increasing quantities. Frederick Kolie, M. D., editor of New York Physicians Who's Who" says: ''Bitro- Phosphate should be prescribed pital to increase strength and nerve force and to enrich the blood.he
 < Jos. D. HarTigan, former visiting specialist to North Eastern Dispensa- tory, says: Let those who are weak take natural, unadufterated strength and tissue building substance such as pitre-phnsphate and you will soon sec some astonishing results in the in- crease of nerve energy strength of body and mind and power Of endur- ance."
 Being a nerve food that Is readily assimflated by the most delicate stom-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
MunicinaI lee Bids.

Bids for the purchase of the city ice in the municipal icehouses at the pumping station will be opened by the water committee at the council cham Der Tuesday evening.
 One of the last things done under the administration of eX-Mayor D. P. Dunn was the placing of the ice con- tract with a local man with low stip- ulated price, but because of the ma chinery at the icehouses breaking while he was harvesting the crop the contract was called off
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
HONOR FLAG RECEIVED.
Is Hung Over Entrance to Windham National Bank Till Liberty Cottage is Erected.

Up to the close of banking business Thursday the figures for the third Liberty loan drive were SAYS, 400, with Thursdays sales amounting to s1S,8o0.
 Half million dollars has been set for a goal, but all of the subscriptions to date will not be credited to the town of Windham, as many outside purchases have been made in this. city to go to neighboring towns.
 The sales Wednesday were S55, 900, Showing a big drop Thursday. The Thread company sales were received at the Windham National bank Thurs day, amounting to $1O610o.
 The honor flag for this city has been received and Nis hung over the en- trance to the Windham National bank until the Liberty cottage can be fin ished. The flag is 4x6 feet. The other Windhams have also been given flags by the federal bank.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Brief Mention.

Rev J. A. Sullivan of St. Joseph's church was in Colchester Thursday.
 Raymond Wade of Norwich, an en- listed man in the radio corps of the U. s. navy, was in this city Thurs day.
 At present there are 31 patients at St. Joseph's hospital. This number is under the average, but the average for the month will be much higher.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
HELPED \ WIDOW

Mrs. A. Waldman. 46O Glenn Ave, Fresno. Cal, writes: When I was young I had fever and it left me with a cough every winter Thirty-tvo years ago I read about Foley's Honey and Tar and bought some and it helped me. 1 use it yet and it helps me every time. I am a widow 66 years old" There is nothing better for bronchial grip and similar lingering coughs and colds that hang on. Just fine for chill dren-for croup- and whooping cough Contains no opiates. The Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
|WILLIMANTIC|
ral Vermont railroad property in this

tral Vermont railroad property in this
 The party is auartered in a three car train, consisting of Pullman sleeper, a work car and a dining car.
 The interstate commerce commission is making a survey of all of the rail- roads in the country and the party which is now located in this city have the eastern division, including from Fort Kent, the most northern part of Maine, to Florida, and extending as far west as Dayton, o. They will be in this city for about a week and will work only on the c. V. property, as they made a survey of the New Haven road last summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Yantic Man Pays cns+s-

Louis H. Burdick of Yantic pleaded guilty to violating the auto laws by not sounding his horn when he ap- preached street corner in Thursdays session of the police court. Since he was one of the three first men to be arrested for not sounding a warning the case was nolled, the costs of $5.6O to be paid by him.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Io seII rhrift stamps in Stores.

There were only two merchants at the meeting Thursday evening to plan for the sale of thrift stamps in the Wf1limantic stores.
 A goal of $500 900 has been set for the Connecticut retail stores, which amounts to s11,230 for Willimantic. There are 158 retail stores in this city, with about 500 clerks. and the quotas for the individual stores will probably be figured at about $20 to each clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Baby Contest,

Seventeen babies entered in the ten day baby contest which started March 21 were given their weekly measure ment on Thursday by Dr. C. K. Sim onds and Mrs O. w Clark. a trained nurse. Mothers with sickly babies are invited to attend and advice will be given free. The room is at the Natchaug school and is open every Thursday afternoon from to D. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
City Meeting.

A city. meeting will be held at the town hall Tuesday evening, May ', to lay a tax on the property in the city limits. The voters. will also decide whether to accept or not the gift by the late Charles A. Capen of a plot of land in Sodom for park or play ground. The common council is in favor of accepting the land.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
BALTIC.
Charles F. Charon Appointed Distribu-
 tor of Seeds.

Charles F. Charon has been appoint ed distributing agent of seeds sent out by the government.
 MT. Charon said Wednesday that any resident of Sprague could obtain seeds gratis by calling at his store on High street. A number of Baltic peo- pie are contemplating home gardens this year and this opportunity will give them a chance to try out seeds given by the government
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Leaves for Canada.

Sergt NJ. J. Watros of the new Polish army Canadian division. left for Canada Thursday morning after spending few days with a relative in South Windham, Charles Watros.
 Sergeant. Watros. who is a young man, enlisted in March and has been included in the recruiting mission which spent some time in Massachu- sets. He was attired in the blue uni form, small hat, not often seen in this city, and attracted quite a little atten- tion
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Struck by Train, Lives.

Stanley Duda. who was struck by the Central Vermont train on Columbia avenue Wednesday afternoon, will be released from St. Joseph's hospital in a few days. as he is only slightly hurt. His body and legs are bruised and lacerated and his worst injury is a gashed left leg.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Merritt M Walnh

The death of Mrs Ellen L. Bennett Welch, widow of Merritt M. Welch, occurred at her home in Chaplin early Thursday morning from hardening of the arteries. following a long illness. She was born in Hampton Feb. 27, lS42. the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Ma
 than Wilbur Bennett, and had lived
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03

sues Frank B. Lawrence of Water ford, receiver for the New London Woodworking company, on two counts to foreclose mortgages on the same piece of real estate on Howard street near Hamilton avenue. The first count covers a mortgage and note for $8,O0O dated Sept. s, 1916, given directly to the plaintiff by the New London Woodworking company, and the sec ond count is on note and mortgage for $5.0Oo given on Sept. s, t9:6, to the Raymond & Alexander Lumber company by the New London Wood working company, and later assigned to Mir. Whiton by the Raymond & Alexander company. The second named mortgage also covers boiler, engine and main line of shafting on the premises.
 If you have saved a slice a day,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
and Mrs. William Johnson of Pom
Funeral of WiIIiam Child,

Rev. J. R. Miller officiated at the funeral of William Child at the home of Frank May in Fabyan Sunday after noon: Burial in East Woodstock.
 Daniel Hickey has sold his farm to a purchaser from Mechanicville who took possession May fst.
 Miss Edith Sandstrom of the Meth odist Episcopal hospital, New York, is having two weeks vacation and is calling on friends here.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Start on Liberty cottacs.

Construction for the Liberty cottage will be started this morning under the supervision of Valentine Murphy of the firm of Doyle & Murphy. The cost of the cottage will be very small, practically everything for it having been donated by patriotic local con cerns.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
OBITUARY
Mrs. Samuel Rarher.

Mrs. Lydia Barber died late Thurs day afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs. Martin Davis, where she had been visiting and was stricken with a shock. She would have been 8S years of age May 19.
 Town to Celebrate Monday Evening
 At a meeting of the Liberty loan committee held in the Town hall on Thursday evening it was voted to hold a grand celebration Monday evening in honor of Griswold's double sub scription to the third Liberty loan. Jacob WechsleF was made chairman of a committee of arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Mhat 1, eninn on Toniqht.

JuBser Senior Reception at High School fPFivate.
 PuTstan Sisters. Burlington Temple. No q ct Odd Fellows Hall.
 Willfna1tie Boy Scouts at Cengfe- ratioaa1 Church House.
 ". e T. U- at ". c. T. U. Hall (af-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03

in Hampton, North Windham and Chaplin.
 She is survived by two sons, Merritt and Burton M, of Chaplin, two daugh- ters, Mrs. Edith Smith of Bogota, N. J., and Mrs. Martha E. Potter, of Bristol, and by five grandchildren.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Thread Company to Play NE. A.

The American Thread company's baseball team will play the Norwich Free Academy team at the Academy's home grounds Saturday afternoon. This is the first game of the season for the locals and they will not start practice until next week. The lineup has not been decided on yet, but will include some of the following: Hig- gins, Donahue, Adams, J. Habel, John son. Noel, Killourey, Nichols.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
EWETT CITY

Town Doubles It's Liberty Loan Quc- ta and Will Celebrate Monday Eve nins-Death of Mrs. Samuel Barber Lisbon Wins Starred Flag Also Social Dance-Industrieu Knit ters,.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
Inventory of Railroad Property.

A party of ten men from the inter state commerce commission is in this city making an inventory of the Gen.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03
PLAINFIELD

Another Brave Boy Enists-H. S. sc- ciaI Complementary to Bartlett Ball Tean,-British War Relief Fund $2,- 37o
Norwich bulletin., 1918-05-03

If you have saved slice day, eat cornbread and save loaf.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-02-22
FAMOUS WOMEN

Mary Grotius. the daughter of
Baron Reigesberg of leland. became
the wife of the renowned Hugh
Grotius in 1908. When her husband
was sentenced to life imprisonment
in 1919 for his political writings her
request to accompany him was grant
ed, on condition that she also should
serve a like sentence. She agreed,
but finally some liberty was allowed
her. While her husband was devot-
ing himself to literary pursuits, Mary
was planning his escape. which she
brought about in the following man
ner: The books she borrowed. as
we'll as the linen her husband used
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-02-22

were taken from the prison in a
large box. At first the guards were
very careful to examine the box, or
chest, when it was removed. but after
few years they became careless.
Observing this, she induced her hus-
band to have himself locked in the
chest. and. waiting for an occasion
when the chief keeper was away,
the faithful wife called upon the
guards to remove the chest. Mary
remained behind. pretending that her
husband was ILL., Grotius went to
Paris Mary remained in prison and
was treated with great severity. but
finally was released and joined her
husband
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-02-22
DEPARTMENT or AGRICULTURE
Office OF Assistant Secretary
WASHINGTON, ID. C..
AN IMPORTANT WAR DUTY OF THE SOUTH
FOR 1918

If the ncgects this year to provide her own food
and feed suffer serious privaon and she VIII
put burden upon the nation which may proiong the war ana
even imperl victory.
strong expressing alarist personal OPINION
county agents in hearty every agricultural county have
recently crossed the continent from the Atlantic to the PaSs
representatives many employees OF the Agricu
ua colleges have considered the conclusions Of the Inter
from all the world.
The pIain hard truth is that with 40 million people with
drawn from productive industries engaged the business
or desr,cton humanity possible for production on
the whole to exceed normal demand me question = ~
England France Italy must be sustained or their pop
rtop for more than years The chief OF Rusia
collapse was hunger Soldiers cannot fight when their wives
ana Secretary McAdoo has given warning that transportation
ss assa that do ,y not ssd
have been sacrificed the drouh regions Of the
cars could not be obtained needed Military movements
must have first t m and he prs questions for the
what product viii bring the % ea Price er p b
live stock and the vegetable garden mich
cow brood poultry flock ample corr oats peanuts
etc. much cotton tobacco as he can cultivate
qusmen e Of 1s 0t that in ss every state every
every negborhood every farmer be as nearly sen sustain
south plunge cotton tobacco Or any other
speculative and to depend on the corn belt Tor a
nnS cas w pao0 to its and the
For to his business lasr m M soo
needs is for him wfuy to profiteer in the blood OF his TEL
republic excused for not taking his share Of
the responsibility .., .,.,, i s sou,h know the
southern ss e ass w do s Se It am
appealing to man in the south make s Known sd
shall have doubt Of the results If they are not made
may be hunger in this bounteos land hunger yonder
Europe ii will spell ruin for all that worth while
CLARENCE OUsLEY,
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-02-22
MILLER LUMBER COMPANY
will make or get for you what thU
haven't

Bobby" inquired his mother, did
you wash your face before the music
teacher Gamer" "Yes'p." And your
ears?' well. ma" said Bobby
judicially, Il washed the one that
would be next to herr
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-02-22

THE ESSENCE OF GOOD SENSE

Z Very slfong peppermints are grand
las favorite CONNECTION. One day
he gave one to four year old Mar
jorie and. waited slyly to see what
she would say or do when she should
discover the pungent flavor OF the
candy. A few minutes later he saw
ther take the partly eaten pepper
/. mint from her mouth and place 1t on
: a small table by an open window.
whats the matter? Don't you
!. like the candy" he asked.
"Oh, yes." replied Marjorie, like
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-02-22
ARKANSAS NOTES

While Dan Wessen, negro, was
driving along road near Mineral
Springs there was an explosion in the
pipe he was smoking. Investigation
disclosed 80 caliber cartridge shell
in the pipe Where the bullet went
is not known, but Wesson was not
badly hurt. Wesson thinks the cart
ridge was In the tobacco bag when
he purchased it, as he said he had
no cartridges In his possession.
Ten dead horses and mules were
found in one spot In a canebrake in
Mississippi county after the recent
severe weather. They had been starv-
ed or frozen to death.
During the recent bad weather
hungry wolves came out of the
woods to the edge OF Yellville, Mar
ion county.
BY a decision of a United States
District Court title to 1900 acres of
land known as Musgrave Bar, near
Blytheville. is vested in Henry Brig
gans. Mr.. Briggans purchased the
land few years ago for $1.100. 1t
is now worth 100000.
asse
The pupils of the fifth grade OF
the Mineral Springs school were
playing a wishing game in which
each pupil wrote wish without the
other pupils knowing what 1t was.
When the wishes had been written
he teacher gathered them up and
found that every child had the same
wish. although not written in the
same words. Zach wished that the
German kaiser. were dead.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-02-22
SCHOOL NOTES
(By, a Suddenly

! (By Suddenly
/ The open program given on Friday
night by the members of the literary
society was very successful financial
ly, and many friends have been SO
kind as to say it was enjoyable.
The debts of the, foot ball team,
amounting to about thirty dollars.
were cleared, and surplus OF about
twelve dollars has been placed in
the library fund. We extend SINGER
est thanks to those who lent their
patronage.
Mr.. Parlette's lecture, the fourth
number OF the lyceum course, had
quite large attendance considering
the unfortunate fact that 1t came on
Saturday night Everyone was so
pleased with Mr. Parlette's personal
ity and wit. displayed In the inspir-
ing talk which he gave. that he was
asked to repeat the lecture on Sun
day night. fse
fsH S****
Miss Lucille Taylor, teacher of the
sixth grade. has been Ill for several
days Her pupils have been temper
arily suspended. We hope that she
will soon be able to resume her
duties. I'll.
Dave Panich went to Memphis
Sunday to undergo an operation for
appendicitis. Students and teachers
alike are more than glad to know
that he has come through success
fully, so far.
Mr.. MacChesney's talk to Nus at
convocation Wednesday was on Self
Emulation" He remarked on the
tendency of students to be satisfied
with their school work. their en-
deavors, and themselves In general.
He urged us toward higher ambitions
and the devotion OF more time to
studies, for we might some day re-
greet misspent moments.
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-02-22
CLARENCE OUSLEY,

it. but | thought I'd let it cool for
a little while"
The courier-index. (Marianna, Ark.) 1917-current, 1918-02-22

why do you have an apple . J,
your trade mark" asked q c'''''
the cash tailor. rub
well. WE'LL" replied the man 4,
bing his hands. 'if it hadn's Os ssss,ss
An apple where would the c'O''
business be today?'
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-08-02
LIBERAL RESPONSE TO
CALL FOR MORE BOOKS
All Who Have Books For American
Soldiers Are Urged to Send Them
to the Public Library
mt Once.

Miss Richeson, Mason County Lii
brarian, is expecting a ready response
from the people of Maysville and Ma
son county to the appeal she sent out
yesterday for more books for the SOL
der boys overseas and in American
environments.
Miss Richeson points out that it is
not necessary for the books to be
up-to-date fiction as some seem to
think but all interesting books are de-
sired The Library Association hopes
to be able to make shipment in the
very near future and Miss Richeson
hopes that Mason county will have the
same showing in the next shipment of
books going overseas that she had in
the last shipment.
All books should be delivered to the
Public Library or should be left at
the Chamber of Commerce. Those
who have large number of books ito
contribute to the soldiers should ad-
wise the Public Library and an auto
mobile will be sent for them but those
VINO can possibly deliver the books
are urged to do so.