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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-25

Bateato, Gladwin's Japanese ser
want ...A....A Arthur A,4et
Officer Michael Phelan, No. 666
........ Waldron Dot.
whitney Barnes Raymond Thorn
Travers Gladwin ;. Roswell Lam
Helen Burton ..... Lucille COnne'
Sadie Small, her cousin .-..-...
.............H oTtense Bassct
Mrs. Burton ..........N cara ArHel
Alfred Wilson ....... Fred Miloy
Thomas Watkins, GladwiH's but
Lowell IA
Captain Stone ....... Roy Johnsol
Kearney. pIainclothes man. .....
...............H Harold Heimbcci
Ryan .......... Emmett Fuilm
Policeman .......--......-.
George Lattner. Lowell Orange
The business manager irwin An
derson. reports a large advanc
sale Of reserved seats. and If Tn
demand continues it may be neces
sary 10 reserve two or three NOR
rows Of seats. Reservations ma
be made BY calling Rock ISLAM
267."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-25

We believe shat thoughtful
choosing viii lead you inevitably
to Neolin Soles. when you have
learned how good they are.
These soles cost no more than
others but wear longer thereby
making big reduction in your
annual expense for shoes.
They make shoes comfortable
doing away with the old torture
of brcaking-in-
They are absolutely water
proof, protecting your health
against dampness underfoot. And
they give you a sure footing on
slippery pavements.
Why not learn. by experience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-25
Mrs. Nesbit Buried.

The funeral of Mrs. Harriet Mes
bitt will be held this afternoon at
2:30 o'clock from the First Meth
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
MOOSUP

Thomas L. Morrissey of Lowell, Mass, came here to spend the week end about a month ago and became dangerously i'll. He is now able to be out, after his attack of influenza, followed by pleurisy. Miss Agnes Coffey, who works in Worcester, has returned after a two days stay at her home, coming over to attend the funeral of her brother Thomas J. Coffey.
 Jack Landry was a resent Norwich caller.
 Leon Bibeault whose home has beer on Main street, has moved his family to the new home which he recently purchased in the vicinity of MoosuI pond
 MT. and Mrs. A. D. Salisbury ans family have been entertaining friend. | from Providence. The little daughter born to Mir ane Mrs. Archie r. Hutchins of Moosul l Tuesday at p. m.. at the Day Kim 1 ball hospital. Putnam, died the nex
 day.
 The following committee has beel
 chosen in Moosup to take care of tn Christmas parcels for the boys eve | there''-Mrs W. Gardner, Miss Flor
 ence Baker. Mrs. Della Allard, an
 Miss Yvonne Lafreniere, secretary 0 | the Red Cross. As soon as the car tons arrive the dates on which tn l Red Cross rooms will be opened t distribute cartons to those ressessin
 a label will be wiyen publicity l A large crowd attended the socia and dance at Odd Fellows hall Fri i day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
JEWETT CITY

Sunday morning at the Congrega- tional church Rev. Albert Donnelrs subject will be The Immortality of the Church. MT. Donnell leads the Chris tian Endeavor meeting in the even ing. It is the consecration meeting.
 Rev. J. B. Aldrich will take for his subject at the Methodist church The Gift of Sleep. A. H. Anthony leads the Epworth League. followed by the preaching service. Next Wednesday evenings meeting will pa held at Rev. F. M. Anthony's at the Baptist church.
 Sunday morning and evening Dr, A, E. Coats, secretary of the Gaptist State Convention, will occupy the pulpit Mrs. Nj. D. Fuller will lead the young peoples meeting
 Dancing school for children opens this afternoon, 2.S0 p. n,, Rioux hall adv.
 Miss Georgianna Houle of .West Hartford is d guest at Mrs. T. B Keen's. Miss Houle was q former teacher here
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
CLARK'S FALLS

Mir and Mrs. Harry Mitchell of Wequetequock were in this district calling on friends recently.
 The influenza has not been severe in this place, although several persons have had light attacks.
 The teacher Miss Margaret Caffery, went to her home in Killingly on ac- count of the illness of her father, but opened her school after a weeks clos ing. At present the pupils are doing extra work making scrap books for the amusement of the soldiers who are off duty.
 George Eccleston has had 5000 feet of lumber sawed at Malcolm Thomp- sons steam sawmill to build a new barn. A. M. Clark has also had a lot of lumber sawed there.
 Henri Packette and daughters have closed the house in this village which they have occupied for some time and have gone to Providence, where they will visit Mir Packette's sister, Mrs Zueck, before leaving for their home in France, where they hope to find MT Packette's wife and son, who remained there
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
PLAINFIELD

Rev Joseph O'Brien, who has been helping Rev Father Keefs in parish work, has been called home on ac- count of the death of his sister
 Augusta Kranes was a business caller in Danieison Friday
 Many about the town have begun to rake up the leaves, greatly improving the appearance of the streets.
 Donald Burke was q business caller in Norwich yesterday. Lawrence Burby returned to Brown University Friday after a weeks va cation at his home. Miss Henrietta Burby has recovered from influenza The camp fire girls had a meeting Friday night. Various business mat ters were talked over and a socia evening was spent. The thrift stamp report at Plain field High school is very good as. usual Private Christopher Krauss of CamI Devens is home on furlough of f6ul days, his first furlougf in many months
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
Iatirner.

Latimer.
 Rev. o. E. Newton, pastor of the village M. E. church, and Dudley C. Perkins, with c. E.. Colver, laymen, attended the Tuesday evening service in the Federal street M. D. church, New London, to consider the confer enee claimants fund of the Southern New England conference.
 Mrs. Arthur Meade and her daugh- ter, Miss Edith Meade, left Wednes- day morning for their home in Mora via, Pa, after spending about three weeks at the home of Mrs. Meades father Amos Hurlbutt.
 Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop visited he1 aunt, Mrs. Mary Stoddard Latham, o1 Noank at the home of her son. John F. Latham, and Mrs. Latham Wednes- day and Thursday. Mrs. Latham cele- brated her SSth birthday Thursday and is in comfortable health. She received congratulations, flowers, gifts ane postcards from her family, friends an6 neighbors. Mrs Latham was the youngest daughter of the late Guy c Stoddard of this place and the only surviving member of his family. Mrs. Curtis F. Gates and daughter Marjorie of New London arrived tht first of the week to visit Mrs. Gates parents, NIT. ana MTS. 1dl HUI h' VI kins, in the village.
 Miss Caroline B. Freeman is lth' guest of Mrs. Arthur R. Blackledge O. Greeneville for some days.
 Miss Mabel Crosby of Deep Brook Nova Scotia, sister of Mrs. William D Allen of this place, who has been th' guest of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Rice O New Haven recently, has returned t l the home of Mrs. Allen.
 Mrs. John Mcclure has been il Mystic caring for her son Harold, wh' 1 has been i'll with pneumonia.
 Percy Norman of the steamer Rich
 ard Peck was a visitor at the home 0 his mother, Mrs. Pheme L. Norman, a Allyns Point the first of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
OLD MYSTIC

The Old Mystic schools have re- opened after being closed two weeks because Of influenza.
 The United Workers of the Meth odist Episcopal church met Wednes day afternoon in the parish house. Tea was served at 5.SO o'clock. The pro- ceeds will be used for church expens es.
 Miss Marjorie Harris is i'll with mild attack of influenza.
 Miss Bertha Hayward of' ,Skowhe- gan, Maine. IS the guest of. MT. and Mrs. Prentice A. Williams of Quoque- taug Hill.
 Mrs. F. Alonzo Chapman returned Thursday from a hospital in Boston where she underwent an operation fivt weeks ago. She is much improved if health.
 Mrs. Charles H. Burdfck has re- covered from an attack of influenza.
 Mrs. Herman Maine has been noti- fled of the death of Mrs. Nellie Rich
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
WHLIMANTIC

Adjutant-G General George M. Cole nas appointed as post-surgeons to de- termine exemptions from military duty but the standard of disability prescrfbed by the surgeon general: John J. Russell, of Putnam, and Rob- ert c. Paine of Thompson, for Wind ham county, and William L. Higgins of South Coventry for the southern part of Holland county.
 Willinnantic delegates to the annual meeting of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, held in New London on Friday and Saturday, included Presi- dent Frank II. Foss, A. D. Buchanan, P. E. Dunn. James F. Twoney, George F. Taylor, Egbert A. Case, W. c: Nor ris. Valentine L. Murphy, and Gregg s. Elliott
 The corrected figures fer Windham and the surrounding towns for the Fourth Liberty loan follow:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
ards. of Westerly. a relative,

ards, Of Westerly, a relative. Mir. and Mrs. Edmund Haven Lamb have named their son, James Chap
 man Lamb.
 r. Mrs. Wallace A. Phillips has return ed to her home at North Stoningten after a visit to her sister, Miss Susan H. Babcock.
 Miss Bessie Haley of Kittery, Maine, is the guest of Miss Marjorie Harris. Relatives III Old Mystic attended the
 funeral of Charles H. Taylor of New London, which was held Monday at 2 p. m. Mir. Taylor was native and long time resident of this village. Miss Louis Crandall is i'll with in-
 f1uenza..
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles c. EIdredee of
 Rfverview cottage have been inform
 ed of the serious illness of their son | in-laW, Frederick Munich of Bridge l port. He is we'll known about here having spent his annual vacations 1 have for the past twelve years. The Epworth League met Tuesday l evening in the parish house. l Harry Cesmett of New London was
 a recent guest of the Ackley family ot | Gallup Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
SMART SEPARATE
 SKIRTS

Scores of smart styles are fine Iy tailored by experts to in sure their perfect hang and graceful drape. Many panel effects are shown, although most of the styles show a sim pIieity which is as sensible as it is pleasant to look upon.
 All of the most wanted fabrics are included in the col lection in every shade and color that is being used this season. Choose now while the display is complete-$5.89 and up to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
FITCHVILLE

At the Fitchville Baptist church, Rev w D. Hetherington, pastor, Sun day, Oct. 27 at Il a. m.. sermon by the pastor, subject, Prisons; 12.15 p. m., the Bible school; p. m., sermon, topic, Liberty.
 Thursday, Oct. 31. 7.So p. m, c. E. meeting and church conferenee for all members of the church and Endeavor with their friends.
 Dr. Sly of Hartford and Dr. Steere of New York were recent visitors al the parsonage.
 The store owned and conducted by Lewis Brand, Jr., for several years past has been sold to John F. Fields of the village. Mir. Fields has resided in the village practically all his life and fol years was foreman in the packing de- partment of the Palmer Bros Co mill here. For two terms he repre- sented the town of Bozrah in the leg. islature and at present is tax col lector. Hosts of friends wish him sue cess in his new venture.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
tlhe Canterhurv anxiliarn.

the Canterbury auxiliary.
 School closed Monday for the rest
 of the week, if not longer, by order of
 the health officer.
 MT. Bliss, the supervisor, was at the school here Monday ssf The families of Walter Davis, Fred Stafford and Lemuel Carpenter are sui fering attacks of the prevailing sick ness.
 James Towne is more comfortable after a severe illness beginning with | influenza. Mrs. William Miller is as-
 sisting as nurse,
 l MT. and Mrs. Walter Appley recently visited the formers brother Milo, who | is recovering from influenza at his | station at Newport, R. I. Mir. .Appley
 is spending some time at his fathers,
 James Appley's, having returned from 1 his work at Baltimore. | Ralph W. Brown was among the
 men called to report to the local board 1 at Willimantic Oct. g. Through the l efforts of MT. Ellis, the county agent, 1 his call to military service has been
 deferred for the present on account of the great need of men on the farms. Canterbury grange held a regular
 meeting the evening of Oct. 16. The \ third and fourth degrees were con l. ferred on three candidates. A social followed at which light refreshments 1 were served. A fourth candidate was
 unable to be present. a, 1 --------------- An enemy suspected is half con- 1
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
GALES FERRY

Mrs. Frank A. Ap1in, who has been ill at the summer home of the family here, was able to return to her home at Mt Vernon, N. Y. Tuesday. The residence here is closed for the win ter.
 Mrs. Charles H. Comstock has re- ceived two interesting letters from her nephew Eugene Bragaw, who is in service somewhere in France. Mrs. Charles B. Jennings of New London was a visitor Monday at the home of her relatives, MT. and Mrs Edward H. Latimer and Miss Sarah T.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26

dena, Cal, who spent several months last year with relatives here, writes that there have been a few cases of Spanish influenza in that city and all schools, churches and theatres were closed for ten days from Oct. Il, to prevent if possible the disease beeom- ing epidemic.
 That part of the R. F. D. route which, since the route first started. has Srun over the crossroad from Reads gate to Lawrence brook, has been dis continued The carrier now follows the river road to the Bend, the New ent people receiving theiE mail when he comes down from the northern part of the town. Severa! families on the discontinued part of the route have placed their mail boxes on the state roads
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
ATTRACTIVE NEW FALL DRESSES

The New Fall Dresses reveal simplicity in its most delight full form. You cannot see these Dresses without realiz- ing how much style and youth full grace they will lend to your figure.
 Here are the seasons finest models developed in Wool Jersey, Fine Wool Serge, Taf- feta and Silk Poplin, trimmed most effectively with beads, braids, buttons, while on some pleats, drapes gathers and sashes are featured with splen- did efect-priced at $500 and up to $35.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
CANTERBURY GREEN

The church service Sunday was con- ducted by pr. A. E. Blake of Brooklyn. His sermon on Life was much appre- ciated by his hearers. It is thought best to discontinue the opening of the church for at least one more Sunday.
 The Ladies Aid society will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Paght.
 The Red Cross meeting was hid at Mrs. Barstow's Monday instead of at Mrs. Rollinson's as mentioned last week. Considering the sickness about, the atteqdanee was good.
 Mrs. Hiram Hawes attended the an nuaI meeting of the Norwich Red Cross chapter "Wednesday as a delegate iron
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
LISBON

Mir. and Mrs. E. w. Corbett have received a letter from their son, Sergt. Walter E. Corbett, who is an engineer in bridge construction in France, stating that for the past nine weeks he had been in the thick of the fight.
 Paul Bradlaw of Bozrah was at his home Sunday
 Mrs. Eunice Wood of Trenton, N J., is the guest of her parents at Newent
 M.a- 2a<v $. Cater of snuth Rasa-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
FURS ARE WONDERFULLY POPULAR

You will look attractive, be and be in supreme style if you'll Fws this Fall There's no end to the variety of good Fws here Prices and made up of all favored pets from the most inexpensive to the least costly Fws going up in prices and we're almost positive that these values won't be equaIled this year-$65O up to $27.5O.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
WASH FABRICS

 In when merchandise and production so high you'd hardly expect such remarkably fine showing of Wash Goods as we have assembled for Fall shoppers
 GINGHANS ARE POPULAR Seldom has vogue been maintained has that of Cns ham, They bid fair to continue their popularity of last sea- all throughout the Fall and Winter and why not? Is there any cotton material which gives such satisfying service and is trim and attractive looking?
 The assortment contains Paids, Stripes from "pin to broad and Checks and in most every possible combination of colOrs at 35c 39c, 45c and Soc yard
 OTHER WASH FABRICS
 Best Percale in a wide Figured ChalHes, 23-nch choice Ot attractive stripes wide 19c; 56nch wide 35c 'OS '1O - 27-inch wide Figured Elan Galatea in narrow stripes .l.... or y and sclid coors, 39c yard. '0.ee' cn S'U y"'u Kindergarten Cloth, stripes 'iA Nuil' gooo range Of and solid coors, 39Ca yard zInch w1de 5Sc; 56 27.inch wide Cotton Pop men wde' DUG. In good line of coors, 39c 4O-inch wide Plain Vole and soc yard Soc yard
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26
DO YOU KNOW THE COMFORT OF A BATH RoBEl

If you don't, you haven't an idea what you miss When the air is chilly and you just slip your inside the sleeves of Blanket Robe and b. the chill has lost its teors for you. Try it. Blanket Robes in assorted patterns show ing checks, stripes flowers and on, trimmed with sati facings cords and frogs come at $4.39 to 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-26

An enemy suspected is half con- quered. 7-a# aa
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-06
INDEPENDENCE DAY IS
WORLD LIBERTY FETE
South American Nations Celebrate
With Demonstration of Tire.
Incndous Enthusiasm.
HONOR DEMoCRACY's CHAMPION
Stars and Stripes Everywhere Bear
Message OF Protection, Brother
hood and Good Cheer to All Men
Struggling for Humanity's Rights.

WASHINGTON. July 5.--Messages
received from various parts OF the
world telling of Fourth OF July cele-
brations and conveying solicitations on
the anniversary of the birth Of the
United States. were made public to-day
by the State Department. Notable
among them was one from the Allied
Club at Saltillo. Mexico. which was
sent to the American consul at Piedras
Negras as follows:
"All business houses with the excep-
fion Of German closed to-day in honor
Of Your country. Accept our congrat-
ulations."
Celebrations were reported from Al
siers. Martinique. Marseilles. Brisbane
and Tunis. At st. Pierre. Martinique.
the natives celebrated the day in honor
of the United States. although there
were no American citizens there. The
Roumanian colony of Paris presented
to the American ambassador the fol-
lowing message TO be communicated
to President Wilson:
The Roumanian colony OF Paris have
the honor to present to you their respect
full homage on the occasion of the ma
tional fete of Liberty. They express
the most ardent hopes for the victory
Of the armies of the great American
democracy who are fighting so gem
erously and with such noble valor for
The cause OF Liberty and for all OPP
pressed peoples"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-06
FRENCH PRESS "PI.AYS Up"
PRESIDENTS ADDRESS
IYy Associated P-e<sl

BY Associated PTess.]
PARIS. July 5.-Pres;dent Wilson'S
independence Day address at Mount
Vernon is printed with great promi-
hence by all the newspapers. Some OF
them single out special phrases to dis
play as slogans in the heaviest type
at the top of the front page. The
amount of space devoted to recording
the celebrations in France. England
and America. averaging ten to twelve
columns, obl.ges most of the editorial
writers to postpone until tomorrow
comment on the speech. In it's COM
ment the Petit Parisien says:
"In soulful pharases President will
son portrays the deep meaning OF the
anniversary. which France celebrated
yesterday with all the allies Of the
great American nation. The noble
spirit who guides the destinieS of the
mighty transatlantic republic disre-
CARDS details. He dominates as from a
height every situation, sometimes even
the most obscure and most tragic. and
sees only the broad aspects which COM
fort and calm"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-06
SAYS SPEEDY. HONORABLE
pE\Ii, WORTH III. >>'I.I f,n,,

AMSTERDAM, July 5.-In a lead
ing article, the Socialist newspaper
Norwaerts, of BE, lin, declares that the
desire of the German people for a
speedy peace with honor is so strong
that sensible accommodation from
the other side would he bound to lcao
to it's realization.
Our enemies to-day" continues the
newspaper. have the opportunity OF
obtaining peace not prescribed by
the war map. but based on the cquli.
pose OF the military and economic
forces On both sides.
The policy of truth demanded by
Phillip SCheidrmann iSocialist lcader)
requires an admission that tn. eco
nomic forces Of the German people are
not ineXhaustible. and the fac; tha,
we are cut off from overseas raw ma
terial is being increasingly felt
The more candidly we speak OF this
matter, the more readily Will our Ell
emies believe US when we say that
this oppressive situation can only In
duce us for years to make greater mill
itary efforts. but not TO accede to CON
ditions dishonor!ng the German pcopir
and damaging their interests permam-
emily.
The conclusion OF peace with
honor thus corresponds 10 the interests
of our adversely in iihe same degree
as our own
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-06
FIVE AMERICAN ANIAToRS
DECORATED Hl ITALIANS
10y Associated Press

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS,
Thursday. July five American
av!ators attached 10 the italian army
were decorated with The Italian War
Cross to-day ~ King Victor En-
manuel The decorations were be-
slowed during : review ana in The
presence Of General Ehsn Swift, head
OF the American military mission.
The sv:a;ors decorated were Leu
tenants Archibald Frost, John Park.
Raymond Baldwin. Kenneth Collins
and John GalchouN. The crosses were
given :o7 carrying OF; the greatest
number o: bombing raids during the
recent Austrian offensive.
The King also visited an American
Red Cross wogkroom and thanked The
workers :or the help given recently to
wounded soldiers.
Army division and brigade headquar-
ters at various points along the front
flew the American flag today in honor
OF the Fourth OF July
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-06
BELGIAN WAR MINISTER
SENDS FEELING MESSAGE:

HAVRE. Thursday. July 1.-THE Bel
sian Minister of War to-day sent the
following telegram to General Fer
Shing:
"On this memorable day send you
the cordial greetings and respectful
sympathy OF the Belgian army, which
associates itself with your national
fete with elan and fervor- thc>troops
who for nearly four years have been
fighting resolutely for the independ-
cncc of their country. On this oc-
Casion. attachments Of all arms delled
before the American colorS floating
over the Flanders plain. AL! hearts
arc united in the same wish-succcsS
TO tho allied a~misS-aud look forward
TO the glorious day when your troops,
in their turn will dcfilc before our
T-icolored flag hoisted in our recon
Quered cities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-06
PARKWAY ALGERIA
CELEBRATED JULY 4

NY NSSoclated Press
ALGlERS. Thursday, July 4.-Thc
national holiday of tho United States
was celebrated throughout Algeria
with unusual brilliance. a torchlIght
procession OF all the troops in the gar
rison. with regimental bands. was held
last night. The feature OF the decora-
tons of the city was a reproduction
of Bartholdfs Statue OF Liberty en-
tightening the world. which was set up
in one OF the large squares. The Gov
ernor-General reviewed the troops to-
day. and. with all the Other notables
in tho city, paid a formal visit on the
American consul-general.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-07-06
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Funeral of Miss Pnlmore.

Funera! SERVICES for Miss Ida F
Palmore were conducted yesterday
afternoon at > o'clock at Monumental
Episcopal Church. Rev. James W
Morris. y. D.. officiating. Burial was
in Hollywood. Miss Palmore was found
dead in her room at the Retreat for
the Sick Thursday afternoon. She had
been connected with this hospital for
thirty-fve years as housekeeper. Her
sudden death is supposed to have beer
due TO heart trouble.
Surviving Miss Palmorc are her sis
tcrs-Mrs. Emma Wilkerson, Mrs. Josie
Smithers. Mrs. Mamie Wright Miss
Pauline Palmore and Mrs. Hattie
Skinner-all OF Richmond-and two
brothers--John Palmore. OF Philadel-
phia. and Walker Palmorc. of Farm
willie.
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