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The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18

ID ed IRE rare cts of the human
-a.ecr,y. One Of her NEST lr-id ex
l=rcee vas passing alone through
- inhabited oy hundreds Of mon-
- v9.3 cached out 20 grab at her
- --9 bs'cnqinss, chatterins and
oTd'n7 about her like the horrors
-, rtes- nightmare.
-: fecent exploit was a
--y : p coo miles around the
.fs=-a st. during which she made
exoa-s-5aI lrs7 me interior. ventur-
~ s.aess 70 woman had ever gone
efc~c.
re Gems are intensely hated
rzs.zs of German South Afri-
~ --ic.rzs. sre declared. The Bit
M feeling against them
-vzs r. tire absolute failure OF
eas = <orce them TO take up
-.-srse CO Germany during
- SAD ana contrassed
- attitude - the German colonists
- - scz@nd.a assistance furnish
zr=zs. - re peoples Of British
tsez- Erc.=r-es.
= 1e=z4s IT,: = Germany IS allow
= >, re-z.n ser african possessions
-s-e- - ,Aa- re Beers will rise up
zer.eft H." she declared.
r. = IS tou- years. she says
go s.s.a-=s % trz African colonies
$50 a--r rsacerted with posters o.
rz 1s--ro Kaiser, but these appear
I. rave excited 10 interest among the
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18
,mpRoMPrU DANCE GIVEN

About twenty young people enjoyed
daneino last evening at A. B. Hall
most delightful dancing party with
Mr.. q. r. HeintzIeman Of the Forest
ryservice, as host.
The affair which was arranged IN
the morning proved a pleasant sur
prise because Of its impromptu char
acter and is the first dancing party
aiven since the lifting Of the ban.
Delicious punch and zippy music
dispensed by the inimitabie Cliff Ray
nond, were features Of the dance.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18
PRICE CHARGED AFTER JAM ;.
FOR LIGHTHOUSE PUBLICATIONS

In order to improve the distribu
lion o. publications Of the unItes
states Lighthouse Service, Congress
In The st q June %. 1874 autherla.
Cd slsan n hf@no ssoh publications
Be- soi4. 7hS Department 81 Com.
meres kss accordingly made arrange
rsnts 70 disoonsihue ths FREE dIsssi.
button. hsslaa'ne on January I. 1919.
Of light and buoy llsss published by
the Lighthouse Service and there
after they will be cold at the rate Of
80 cents per copy for all light lists
(exespt a. below and 20 eents per
eooy FOR oil buoy lists and for che
light lists for the districts embrae.
lnd the Mississippi River and lie tr''
butaries.
The publications In question NAV
ne obtained on and after January I
1919. from III. suoe-in+endAnt Of %.
currents. Washinoton. D. c.. and ~.
VARIOUS sales aoents at The prinein.'
-n-.e. and S-o~r certain cove-n~,Ar'
nt'ees. tinc,hd;n- Collectors Of Gust
ave- I ;~h+houee Diet-iet suoerin%end
-,.e d:s+-;e. otfs~ee ~ &h- au-e.u -
Gazette. I'D Nn~,~eA;~ Cn~araA-~e Ito
;.ed States shiocino commissioners
o. NAVIGATION. DEPARTMENT Of Com
.re-ce. and suboffiees Of the Coas'
and radio insnectors Of the eurea,
and Geodetic Survey.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18
HELEN BARTON
NEW BABY Girl

Miss Helen Edith Barton, Daughter
Of Lieutenant and Mrs. Barton, o.
Newtown. made her bow to the world
in ketchikan on December 7. and &C
eo.dine to Or. Myers. is Becoming
a very much erownup baby girl Il
eutenant Barton who was given fur
Tough from erenerton Navy Yard
left last week for the south after
greeting his new daughter.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18

AURORA CHAPTER o. e. s. NO. 3
The Aurora Chapter, Order OF East
ern Stars, hold reular meetings on tho
2nd and 4th Tuesdays Of each month
al s O'Clock at Masonic Hail.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF MANUEL DLAZ, deceased.


NOTICE IL hereby given that Mon.
day. the 30th day Of December, 1918.
at o'clock. p. m. Of said day, and
at the court room Of the United States
Commissioner at Ketchikan. Alaska
have been appointed as the time and
place for proving the will OF Manuel
n. Diaz. deceased, and for hearing the
application Of Mary r. Diaz for the
issuance to her Of letters testamen-
tary thereon.
Witness my hand-sAd the seal Of
said court this lith.dsy Of November
1915. - - :.
Wa. T. Mahsney.
Probate Judge
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. earnum and T.
n. ANDERSON are stopping at the
Reviiia on their way outside AFTER
having spent the summer in Alaska
and the Yukon with "The Birth OF
Nation" and "intoleranee" which are
being shown at the Dream theatre
The pictures were booked to be
shown at the Dream early in October
but upon arrival in Juneau the party
were stopped partly by the FLU and
partly on account Of the suppression
erd.r that had been Issued by Gov.
Riaos regarding the BIRTH OF A
NATION. This order was prompted
BY the eoiored people Of Junea but
the matter was taken to the Attor.
ney General Of tn. Y. S. by Mr.
earnum. with the result that it was
produced.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18

The local lodge OF Fraternal Order
q Eagles wishes to announce that
they viii entertain on New Years
Eve with an informal Dance at the
Moose Hall 20 dance the old year out
and the new Year in. A big time
for everybody to help celebrate
peace.-adT.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18
CHRISTMAS SALE

The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Scandinavian N. z. Church will hold
q Christmas Sale on Friday afternoon
and evening December 20, at A. B.
Hall. Hand made articlss will be on
sale. Refreshments served. All are
invited.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18

Clifford G. Raymond. pianist at the
Dream Theatre. returned on the
Princess Mary from Prince Rupert
where he has been visiting for the
two weeks.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18

WANTED: Experienced Automo-
bile Driver. Apply ketehikan Auto
Service. adv. #
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18

Expert grinding and saw-ntting at
eully's Carpenter shop.-edv t.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18
CAMP N. %. A. a.

kETCHiKAN CAMP N. 20. A. g..
Meets every Monday evening at p
Il. Visiting brothers welcome-Geo
Morrison, A c., D. Smith Harris, A R.
Hall for rent. apply to J. d. R0unse
feN.}
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18

CREDIT OF S23 764.o36
EXTENDED TO GREECE
The Secretary Of the Treasury has
established a credit Of $23,764.o36 in
favor Of Greece. and total for all
the allies Of $500. 340.7o2.
The daily progressive-miner. [volume] (Ketchikan, Alaska) 1915-1919, 1918-12-18

LOYA- ORDER or MOOSE
LOCAL 224, Regular meetings Wed
nesday p. H.. Waiting brothers cor
daily invited Hall for rent every
hight
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
RESOLUTIONS OF REsPpcr.

At a special meeting of the Class of 1913, of the Norwich Free Academy, held Thursday. June 20th. 1918, to take action on the death of our late class mate, Lieutenant Leroy Amos Swan the following preamble and resolutions were adopted:
 Whereas, It has pleased the Seve reign Wisdom to take from us our be- Leroy Amos Swan. whose tragic and noble death has affected us profoundly, and
 Whereas, He has always impressed tic scholarship, as well as by his ex-- alted standards of sportsmanship and ready spirit of service and sacrifice in the hour of the nations need. and
 Whereas. His life was one of golden promise. and his career shining ex- ample to all of us, and
 Whereas His has been the distine- tion of being the first of his class. and supreme sacrifice for the nations honor, be it hereby
 Resolved. That we. the members of the Class of 1913. Norwich Free Acad- emy, while lowing in humble resigna- ton to the Divine Will, express our deep sense of grief at the loss of him who was so endeared to us, and be 1t further
 cere sympathy to his bereaved ones, and voice our prayer that they may meet their great loss with fortitude and be it finally
 Resolved, That copy of these reso- Jutions be forwarded to the devoted wife and parents of the deceased and that record of our actions be made in the Journal of the Class and in the press.
 Chairman. MARY c. HAUN. ELIZABETH G. NORTHROP ROSALIE H, RIORDAN, CLARE L. COUGHIIN, Committee on Resolutions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22

previous years. It gives all the public information that can be desired.
 While the workmen of I. W. Harvey & co. bottling establishment on Franklin street were at ! dinner a number of barrels of straw took fire from a defective stove pipe The fire was extinguished with slight damage although it looked bad for. the build ing at first (This building is the one that recently torn down by the Mar Hn- Rockwell Co to make yard spaee.)
 The reports from Gov. Buckingham represent him as steadily improving He left Warsaw, Ind. for Chicago on Tuesday to regain his health.
 First Stone Laid.
 June IS. 1s6S:-The first stone for the foundation of the dam for the water works was laid by -Joab M. Rogers on Wednesday afternoon.
 The farmers in this vicinity are gathering some very fine crops of hay but they have to work fast as the threatening weather of the past few days has rendered having hazard.
 The first strawberries of the season have made their appearance. They are from the fields of George H. Cox who has picked several quarts for the markets.
 June 19, 1S6S:-The petition. fer the extension of the city limits will go over to the next session of the Assembly is the report of the committee While working on a staging about sixteen feet above the ground at a house in the Falls. the staging gave way and the two men A. s. Baker and Andrew Parkinson fell to the ground MT. Baker received two broken wrists and MT. Parkinson is injured inter nally. Ther were several burglaries in the Laurel Hill vicinity last evening an6 watches and money were taken from the different residences. One man was arrested but there was no evidence tt hold him,
 3,eoo Tons of Rock Removed. June 20, 1S6S:-It is estimated that over three thousand tons of reel have been moved in preparing for tht foundation of the Richards building on Main street
 1 At the meeting of the Sedgwicl Post, No, 1, on Friday evening, H. B Crosby was elected Post eemmandel for the term ending December 31. The internal revenue returns for tn, | month of May for Norwich wer, ] $2, ,456.82.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
coNNEcTlcuT PATENTS
stenington Man is inventor of Me.
 ehanism For Feeding Presses.

The list of patents issued from the U. S. patent office. Tuesday, May IA, 1918. for the state of Connecticut in- ciudes: H. M, Barber, Stonington. as signor to c. B. Cottren & Sons. sheet feeding mechanism for printing presses; E. S. Beach, Ridgefield, as- s1gnor to Multieoler Intaglio Press company, machine for guide-narking plurality of etchable surfaces; G. W. Christopher, Warehouse Point, as- signor to Streling Blower company, Hartford. pneumatic power boat; G. c. Davison, New London, assignor to Electric Boat company, apparatus for aiming and launching automobile tor pedoes: W E. Ginsberg, Bridgeport, tool holder; G. Gray, Stamford. oil en- zine; J. P. Holzhouser, assignor to the
 Stanley Works. New Britain, door holder: F. A. Kennedy, deceased, of
 Danielson, c. M. s. Kennedy, execu-
 trix, assignor to the General Eclipse company. inkstand; F. J. Lapointe, New London, key seat preaching ma
 chine; L. G. Larsen. assignor to the American Graphephone company. of Bridgeport, split mandrel; G. H. Smith, Bridgeport, shade roller bracket: c. F. Smyth, assigned to Connecticut Aircraft Company, New Haven, balloon valve.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
EVENTS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO
First Stone For Fairew Reservoir Laid This WeekWeather Was Much Like Present Day With Fear of Frosts - Much Rock Taken Out For Foundations of Richards Building Main Street.


 In Norwich fifty years ago the first stone in the foundation for the dam for the city water works was laid and the other work on the dam was being rushed. The weather at this time was somewhat similar to the weather for June. 1918. as it was cold and there was fear of frosts in many of the low sections about the city The crops were backward and 1t was reported that several valuable crops had been killed.
 Extracts from The Bulletins files of '6S follow
 June 15, 1S6S:-The annual parade of the local fire department was held on Saturday and it was by far the most imposing display of the kind that has ever been held here. There were two drum corps and the regi- mental band and the officers and members of the various companies, city officials and others in the long line.
 Many grape vines in this vicinity that grew vigorously and yielded abundantly last season are now wholly or partially dead. Several large pro life and valuable ones have been de- stroyed by the extremely cold winter.
 Record Trip.
 On Thursday morning last, one of our fishing smacks left for New York at nine o'clock, with a load of porgies, arrived at that port, sold her cargo and returned to this city by o'clock on Friday evening". It is one of the quickest by sailing vessels on record.
 June Is. 1S68:-At the meeting of the electors. of the Central School dis trict on Monday evening a three-mill tax was laid on the perfected list and Mason Kinney was appointed collector at compensation of one and half per cent. The policy of purchasing a lot for a school building was con- sidered and committee of five was appointed to investigate the matter The number of pupils registered in the district is 994.
 Donation of s2oo.
 Rev. George Cryer of the Bozrah- vile church received a donation ot $20O which had been collected by the church people to induce him to con- tinue his lahors with that church Mr. Cryer will remain another year June 1T. -Stedman's, NerwieI Directory has appeared for 1868 and is a great improvement over those oi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
PECK STREET FIRE
Starts in Kitchen From Gas Stove
 Baby Was Rescued.

The house owned by Stanley Kolask at Il Peck street was damaged by fire Friday afternoon which originated from gas stove and gutted the kitch- en of the house. A telephone call and a bell alarm we're sent in and the
 West Side bumper and the Main street and Central stations responded,
 The fire gained considerable headway before the Rrenaen arrived and it took a stream of water and several gallons of chemical to subdue the flames. In the kitchen of .the house at the time the fire started was baby but he was rescued before the flames reach ed him. The lower tenement where the fire started is occupied by Abra- ham Kadish and the second floor is occupied by the owner of the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
0Itlg,B1lletttl,
Norwich, Saturday, June 22, 1913.
THE WEATHER.

{ The depression scentered over Lake Superior Thursday evening has moved southeastward to the lower lakes and increased considerably in intensity. General rains have fallen in the mid dle and south Atlantic states.
 The high temperatures of the last ten days in the plain states have given way to more moderate ones, although the reading Friday afternoon in north Texas were slightly above the 100 mark. The weather continues cool in the upper lake region.
 Showers are indicated for Saturday in Atlantic coast districts with higher temperatures. Storm warning are dis played on the Atlantic coast from Del aware Breakwater to Eastport.
 The winds along the north and rnid- dle Atlantic will be fresh southeast, increasing to strong Saturday, with rain.
 Forecast.
 New England: Showers Saturday, somewhat warmer; Sunday fair and cooler.
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevins pharmacy, show the changes in temperature, and the ,harametrie changes Friday;
 Ther. Bar ls m a., m, 1.. ... .............. ..... $ ss1s s D. m, .....,....,,- ol 0u.V5 Highest 6s, lowest 4S. Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Fair and warmer.
 Fridays weather: Fair and cool.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
TWO FORECLOSURES IN
 SHORT CALENDAR SESSION Granted by Judge Keeler-.Norwich
 and New London Cases.


 Two foreclosures were granted by Judge J. H. Keeler in the superior court short calendar session here on Friday morning and one other fore closure suit postponed after the amount due had been determined.
 Mariners Savings bank of New London was granted foreclosure in the sum of $531.75 against Daniel Hig- gins on real estate on Squire street in New London. The limitation for re- demption is Jan. 1, 1919 :
 In the foreclosure suit of Lyman Mintz against Samuel Goldman of Colchester. and others, the amount due was determined at SUGGEST and the case was postponed
 Foreclosure in the sum of S1,3S6.13 was granted in the suit of Norwich Savings society against John A. Hol- land and others, with Sept. and subsequent dates set as limit of re- demption for Holland and others. The mortgase was given on Aug. 24, 1914, for S1,300 on real estate on Asylum street in Norwich.
 Ahmony pendente lite of ST per week beginning June ? was ordered in An nIe Clark Ealahan vs. David Ealahan One month was ordered for more specific statement in Lucy A. Massey vs. Paul Massey.
 In hearing on plea in abatement l of R. A. Sherman Sons Co in Harrie B. Chapman vs. James B. Sistare and fethers, the judge took the papers. Pleading in one month was directed in Benjamin F. Ash vs. Raymond Gould Hopper and others, and in Gilbert s Raymond, eonservator of William A Frazier, vs. Emma C. Bailey. 1 Allowance of $S5 to defend was or dered before opening of trial in Carster l B. Hansen vs. Victoria J. Hansen. An order to continue business fol 1 two months was entered in Hamilton l k. Douglas vs. H. R. Douglas, Inc.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
Juniors Picnic.

The annual picnic of the Junior c. B. society of the First Congregational church was held at the home of the leader, Miss Susan c. Hyde on Wash ington street, Wednesday afternoon from four to seven o'clock. Games of various kinds were played. All the members were present. One feature of the picnic was the favors sent from the Jubilee Birthday Rally held in New Lehdon to this society which is Ju- bilee society. Sandwiches, cake, cookies and ice cream were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
Government Inspector In Rochester
 Praises "FRuIT-A-TiVES"
MIR. R. B. o'FLYNN

S9 North Union St., Rochester, NY.
 ''For fvelong years, I was afflicted with Stomac5, Liue,e and Kidney T>oa6Is, wAsch develo1ed into Seyioas Bladdey Trouble. :. During that time, I am safe in saying I tried over 50 different remedies without relief.
 I saw 8 testimonial of, I think, q Montreal man about sFruit-a-tives' and concluded to make one mora trial. By he lime tAe sample 5or was .f~fsAed I found quite an inn Eprovement; and when Ihad finished R5Oc. box, there wasa grand improve fnentfar beyond interpretations.
 To make a long story short, [ believe 'sFruit-a-tives" or Fruit Liver Tablets the best Stomach, Liver and Bladder Medicine the world has ever produced".
 ~ R. B. oFLYNN, ''' ''
 r. Government Concrete Inspector. 50c. a box, 6 for $2.5o, trial size 25c. @kt dealers or from FRUIT.A-TIyES sEtmiteds OGDENsBURG, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
NOTICE


 The Industrial Draft has taken two more of our men. This will make it necessary for us to make a radical change in our method of doing busi- ness- On and after Monday, June 24th, we will conduct our business on cash basis with a limited delivery service. We will extend no more credit to anyone after. this date, but will offer our merchandise at prices that will pay the consumer for any incenveniences this new method may cause.
 For while we will deliver any nur- chase of food stuffs amounting to one dollar or more when such purchase is made and paid for in the store. Our delivery clerk will not be al- lowed to take any orders when nnak- ing this delivery. i.,,. oyr hand bills will adv,se you of our change of prices. $ Realizing that the savings in cost to the consumer should be of interest to all, we solicit a continuance of your loyal patronage.
 THE PEOPLES STORE INCORPORATED
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
FLAG RAISING SUNDAY
 AT EAST GREAT PLAIN
To Be Held at the Home of pr. Ter
 Jay Manwaring.

East Great Plain is to have a flag raising on Sunday afternoon at the home of pr. Ter Jay Manwaring that mill be an impressive patriotic dem- onstration for that part of the town and will draw also many visitors from other parts of the city. as the public is invited
 A handsome American flag is to be raised on the fagpole in front of the house with a programme that will be- gin at 4 o'clock.
 Mayor J. J. Desmond has accepted the invitation to speak upon this oe-l .casion and Rev, E. J. Ayers, who is pastor at the Federated church is all so to make an address. Tubbs' band will furnish the instrumental music and members of the Bass Clef will render several selections.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
Wrn Attend Rocky Hill Weddins.

E. Tyler Mitchell Rogers and his mother, Mrs. E. Porter Rogers, left Friday afternoon for Hartford to at tend the wedding of" Hayden Griswcfd and Miss Maud Homewood at the Con- gregational church in Rocky Hill Sat urday evening. Tyler Rogers is to be an usher at the wedding. The return trip home will be on Sunday and Mrs Mae Chandler MacNeil of Hartford will return with them for an extended visit at her mothers in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
TAFTVILLE
Cow Injures Man and 6oy-PersonaIs
 and Notes.

Friday afternoon about 1.S0 a. mad COW stirred up considerable excite ment on Providence street near the ball ground. The COW was being taken to slaughter. her calf having already been slaughtered when she revolted and knec1-~a down the man who was leading lsr, stepping and rolling on him and severely hruising him. One of the ever present small children was also knocked down and had his face badly scratched and cut. Quite a crowd gathered behind the fence and watched the COW standing there in the middle of the road bel
 lowing. She was tangled up in her
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22

Cheshire.-The bonds of Maurice L. Ferron, proprietor of Scott's Waverly inn, who is held on charge of arson, have been reduced from $10,000 to s5,000. Bail has been furnished by P. J. MeNerney of New Haven and Mir Ferron is back in town running the inn as usual. --- -H- ----- -'--
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
SEEKS DIVORCE.
Stonineton Woman Alleges lntolerahle Cruelty, Followed by Desertion, as Grounds.

Julia Litchfield Bullock of Stoning- ton has brought suit in the superior court for divorce from John Wilson Bullock of Attleboro, Mass, alleging desertion since Jan. 15, 1911, and in tolerable cruelty between May 1, 1910, and the date of desertion. They were married on Washington's birthday, 1910. She asks to be allowed to re- sune her maiden name.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
NORWICH TOWN
Camp Letter From Former Principal Read at Tewn Street School Grad uatien--Junior Endeavors Have Ric- 1ic,

At the closing exercises of Town Street School held Thursday afternoon in the senior room as given in The Bulletin, the room decorated with the American flag, vases of pink and white roses, rambler roses, peonies, pansies and other flowers. At the beginning of the exercises the graduating class, fourteen in number. marched in and took their seats. The room was crowd ed Much interest was shown in a let- ter from Captain William Tarhax. the former principal of the school. now sta- tioned at Fort Terry. which letter was
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22

lead rope which did not add to her temper. Some ballRlayers with red sweaters joined and the crowd and the COW charged the fence while most Of the crowd scattered. The COW then ran down the street little ways and circhng around entered the lots be- hind Grants barn where she disap- peared.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-22
Collected s4.sp Eor Red cross

The ball game, which takes place weekly at Poquetanuck for the bene-i fit of the local auxiliary of the Red Cross, was played between two pick ed teams made up of players from the Marlin Rockwell Co. and the Mems club of Poquetanuck. The score stood to in favor of the, former The voluntary contribution amounted to $4e2.