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The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
Diamond Cut Diamond.

A somewhat amusing incident is told
Of a woman whose husband, a wealthy
man, died suddenly without leaving
any will. The widow, desirous of Sc
curing the whole Of the property, con-
cealed her husbands death and per-
suaded a poor shoemaker to take his
place while a will could be made Ac-
cordingly he was closely muffled in bed
as if very sick, and the lawyer was
called in to write the will. The shoe
maker, in a feeble voice, bequeathed
half Of all the property to the widow.
what shall be done with the re-
mainderw asked the lawyer.
"The remainder" replied he, II give
and bequeath to the poor little shoe
maker across the street, who has al
ways been good neighbor and de-
serving man." thus securing a rich be-
quest for himself.
The widow was thunderstruck with
the mans audaciOus cunning, but did
not dare to expose the fraud, and so
the two rogues shared the estate.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
Riding a Horse.

Before you can ride horse you must
get on; many people have tried riding
first, but instead of riding the animal
the animal has ridden them. Most sad
dies have a one rung ladder attached.
Whether this is a means of mounting
or an easy method of dislocating your
leg, there is some dispute. The old
fashioned stepladder is good enough
for the author, but the last time, when
we had reached the top my horse had
left before schedule time. Now the
next point is how to start the animal;
most are self starters, and stopping is
the all important thing. An easy and
simple method for starting is by the
use of an icepick; hold it aloft and
with downward stroke make contact
with the horse. This causes the pedes
equorum to vibrate; this either sets
you off ON your journey or off Of the
horse. Now, If possible, always go
with the horse; never argue Going
ahead or behind the horse is no joke.
A method of stopping which rarely
fails is the following: Pick out a con-
venient precipice, guide your animal,
If it is possible, toward the precipice;
you now come to an abrupt stop at the
foot of the precipice. A shovel is an
elegant way Of arising. We have
known people who have never ridden
again after once Princeton
Tiger.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
The -
Scrap Book
His Treat.

A friend who plays golf with John D.
Rockefeller told of joke that the oil
man played on his barber.
After the barber had shaved Mr..
Rockefeller one warm afternoon the
oil man invited him to take an automo.
bile ride. They went to Mamaroneck
and Mr.. Rockefeller asked the barber
if he would like a drink. The barber
assured Mr. Rockefeller that he would
be delighted.
swell, you wait till we get back to
the house. I've got a fine cold drink
back there for you"
All the way home the barber had vi
siOns Of cold bottle, and Mr.. Rookie
feller encouraged his imagination by
remarking that he would be glad when
he got back home so he could treat.
When the car stopped in front of the
Rockefeller home Mr. Rockefeller called
one of his servants, saying:
John, get pitcher and go up to the
spring and get us glass of that pure
cold water"
The barber, who was German, near
ly collapsed OF course he drank the
water, and no one enjoyed the joke
more than Mr.. Rockefeller 1t was one
Of his pet stories on the golf links after
that.-New York Times.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
That Landed ThemI

It is with tremendous seriousness of
mind that the rookie officers do things.
They were preparing to leave for the
Mexican border, and as the rookie cor
poral marched his men up to the truck
he felt bafled. He could recall no or
der in the infantry drill regulations for
getting eight men aboard a big gray
truck in military way. They were
already in squad formation, so he cogi-
tated that he couldn't very well order
them to "fall in" as they were already
all in. Then on second thought he i'm
agined that "fall in" was just the word
if he only marched them up to the
truck and said it then. There would
be nothing for them to do but fall into
the truck.
AS they reached the truck came the
order from the rookie corporal, ''Fall
in" Being, as they thought, already
completely fallen in, the men were
nOnplused as to how to fall in any
further. 1t didn't occur to them to
tumble into the truck, and, being up
against the wheels and thinking the
corporal really meant Haiti! they all
came to a Standstill
Dear Papa-1 got all your letters,
and you have put some mummy in each
one Of them. Please write oftener.
Your loving son. William. "-Exchange.
George Washington was de father
Of his country" said Uncle Eben, IAN
he ain de only father whose folks got
to thinkin' dey knowed mo- dan he
did. Washington Star.
Ragged Rogers-Dat's a mighty short
stump yer smokin'. Prayed Philip
Yes; 1 like 'em dat way. Yer don't
have ter draw der smoke so far.-Ex-
change.
From heretofore waste tomato seeds
Italian Gamers are making an oil with
rapid drying qualities that is useful in
varnisheS.
"That actress lines are very uninter-
esting. Why do they applaud herr"
For her outlines"
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18

and wiped the perspiration from his
brow when a bystander felt himself
moved to make comment.
what is your official capacity, Ras-
tus?"
"Who, me?' was the reply. "Well
I'll tell you right now, boss. and it's
this yere. I'm de director OBJ sports at
dis yeah institution OBJ learnin' Yas-
sab, de director oh sports.''
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
THE HERALD, So per YEAR
$500 and The Herald One Year
From the HoIbrook News O.

From the Holbrook News Of
Jan. II, we note the following:
The bonds for the Snowflake
school district have been sold to
American Bank & Trust Co.,
Denver, at a premium of $255.
The bonds are for $25, 900.
j. H. Frost has resigned as
county engineer. No one has
been appointed in his place.
Agitation is on among Holbrook
citizens to form a company and
put down a test oil we'll. Many
acres of claims have been filed
on in the vicinity of the hub city.
The government thermometer
in Holbrook registered 13 below
zero on the night of Jan. 10, the
coldest in II years.
Carol G. Dolman of Los
Angeles is now at the head of
the Holbrook schools, after the
shake-up which resulted in the
regisnation of the teachers and
the dismissal of the superinten-
dent by the board of trustees. A
new set of teachers are now en-
ployed.
The recent snow storm was
heavier in the vicinity of Hol-
brook than towards the mountain
regions.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
The Everlasting Liuht.

All, sad are they who know not love,
But, far from passions tears and smiles.
Drift down a moonless sea beyond
The silvery coasts Of fairy isles!
And sadder those whose longing lips
Kiss empty air and never touch
The dear warm mouth of those they love.
Waiting, wasting, suffering much!
But clear as amber, fine as musk,
Is life to those who, pilgrimwise,
Move hand in hand from dawn to DUSK
Each morning nearer paradise.
Oh, not for them shall angels pray
They stand in everlasting light.
They walk in Allahs smile by day
And nestle in his heart by night.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18

Complete Line of Silverware
at Wetzler's.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
TOO MUCH LEISURE.
He Wanted a Job Where He Could
Have Steady Work.

Have Steady Work.
The hours of work in vogue on west
ern grain ranches are not such as
would satisfy the average city busi-
ness man. In fact, they sometimes
prove little strenuous even for hard
ened farm hands.
Early during the last harvesting sea-
son a certain rancher was looking for
hands, but only wanted men who de-
sired steady employment and would
remain with him throughout the sea-
son.
One afternoon a young man, with
blankets on his back, stopped at the
ranch and struck for a job. He said
he wished a steady place and was
hired. He went to bed, and at 3 o'clock
the next morning the foreman called
him to go to work.
The new hand labored all through
the day, stopping bare half hour for
lunch at noon. At o'clock the crew
had supper, and then, as the foreman
wished to get through with the field on
which they were working the men re-
turned to their duties and labored until
midnight. They they retired.
At o'clock the following morning
the foreman again called the young
man. He arose and ate breakfast. He
then went to the farmer and demanded
his money.
81 thought you wanted steady job"
said the farmer.
"Well, l do" said the youth, ''but
was laid off for three hours last night,
and l can't stand that, you know.
quit. Los Angeles Times.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
Shaw's Caustic Wit.

George Bernard Shaw, who has been
shocking some of his friends by BELT
tling nonmeat tdiet-vegetarianism has
hitherto found a champion in him
does not put all his witty sayings into
his plays.
He was recently asked why he so
seldom goes to the theater to see the
plays Of authors other than himself.
Because" he answered, 81 snore so
loudly that it prevents the people near
me from sleeping"
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18

VIM. E. Goodman, a prosperous
farmer in Clay Springs county,
was pleasant business caller at
the News office yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Goodman predicts
that the completion of the Apache
railway through his country will
mark the beginning of an era of
great development. = Holbrook
News.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18

Corporal Gilbert E. Greer and
Sergeant Elmer D. Reinhart of
this county are listed to attend
the officers training school at
Camp Kearny. This will be
pleasing news to their many
friends who have implicit faith
in their ability to climb to the
top if they are given the right
kind of a show. st. Johns
Observer.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
Declined With Thanks.

Miss Caroline Lockhart, the author,
had an amusing experience during
summer in the Rocky mountains. A
cOwpuncher on a nearby ranch prOpos-
ed marriage to her, and when she sug-
not enough to support an expensive
lady like herself he told her reassur-
ingly: ooh, Wen get along all right.
You can write books and I'll steal
horses. New York Times.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18

Greer Dewitt, who accompan-
led his father home from Camp
Funston a couple of weeks ago.
has been improving steadily tho
very slowly. His complete re-
covery is only a question of time.
st. Johns Observer.
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
Recreation.

For the bow cannot always stand
bent, nor can human nature or human
frailty subsist without some lawful
recreation.-Cervant
The Snowflake herald., 1918-01-18
His Official Canacitv.

Rastus, the burly colored man. was
helping worse for wear and wine stu
dent up the dormitory steps, paused
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16

next session of the court, when the report will be up for action. Accord ing to the account submitted, there is a balance of $944.45
 Edward Brown Coy Arthur H.. Coy, Sally E.. Coy and Louise c. Coy gave release to Frank w. Coy as guardian and the releases were ordered record ed
 In the estate of Charles D. Chapman, the petition of the, widow for assign ment of dover. was continued to the next court session.
 Albert N. Crandall and Ralph w. Lawton, appointed custodians Jan 2 of the estate of Mary J. Crandail, ten- dered their resignations in writing. The resignations were accepted. A hearing on the admission to probate of the will of Mary J.. Crandall will 1 be held at the next session. It is al- l legged that there is later will in ex- istence, than the document presented for probate.
 Past Chief Frederick Ellis, assisted by Alexander Marr as grand deplty,
 and George Kemp as. deputy grand i henchman, installed the following, in : ! mediately after their election as ofi- cers of Clan Leslie, Order of Scottish
 Clans: Andrew Rae, past chief: AL
 exander G. Thompson, chief, William
 Anderson, aanist: Andrew Phillips, chaplain; Archibald D. Marr, secretary Archie Meil1le, financial secretary; William Davidson, treasurer; Henry L
 Johnson, physician; William I.oring Andrew Low hencfnen; Stuart
 Cruickshank,. senesctal; Peter Gilgour warden: David Mackenzie. sentinel
 James Riddle. piper; Daniel MacKen'
 zie James RideIle and Alexander G Thompson, trustees.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
EAT WHAT YOU WANT
 WHEN YOU WANT IT

People who consistently deny their appetite some particular dish appealing especially to their palate, because indulgence has al- ways meant subsequent suffering, will think this Q strong statement. It is 6 fact, however, that most people can, without fear of dis fregsing consequences, indulge the aruetite within reason If the DOW cis are active and regular.
 Heavy dinners and late suppefs can be enjoyed with an1punaty IT,, before retiring, one will take e spoonful of pr. Caldwen's Syrup Pcpsin, mild continuation of siIa- ple laxative herbs with pepsin that druggists sell for fifty cents a bottle. Gentle in action and positive in effect, 1t regulates the bowels in an easy, natural way, without gripping or other discom- :. fort, end Is the ideal family lax ative. Get a bottle of Dr. Cald- wells Syrup Pepsin from your druggist and keep 1t in the house. use 1t, occasionally and you will ind you can eat almost anything you like without fear of conse- duences. A trial bottle can be Obtained free of charge by writing to pr. W. B. Caldwell, 456 Wash- ington st., Monticello, Illinois.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Report Many Cases of Rheumatism Now Osys we must keep feet dry; aveid exposure and eat
 lees meat.

Stay off the damp ground, avoid exposure, keep feet dry. eat less meat drink lots of water and above all take a spoonful of salts occasionally to keep down uric acid
 Rheumatism is caused by poisonous toxin, called uric acid, which is gen. er&ted in the bowels and absorbed in to the blood. It Is the function of the kidneys to filter this acid from the blood and cast it out in the urine. The pores of the skin are also a means of freeing the blood of this inn purity. In damp and chilly, cold weather the skin pores are closed thus forcing the kidneys to do dou- ble work, they become weak and slug. gish and fail to eliminate this uric acid, which keeps acctimulating and circulating through the system, event ually settling in the joints and mus cles, causing stiffness. soreness ana pain called rheumatism.
 At the first twinge of rheumatism set from any pharmacy about foul ouncee of lad Salts; put a tablespoon. ful in q glass of water and drink be. fore breakfast each morning for week. This is said to eliminate uri, acid by stimulating the kidneys t normal action, thus ridding the bloot of these impurities.
 lad Salts is inexpensive, harmles. and is made from the acid of grape. and lemon juice, combined with lithfs and is used with excellent results, b, thousands of folks who are subject tt rheumatism. Here you have a pleas ant, effervescent lithia- water drinl which overcornes uric acid and is ben ehcial to your kidneys as we'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
STONINGTON
Submarine Chaser Rescued From ledse-Meetine of Ladies' Aid so-
 eiety-Fishing Fleet Frozen In.

A submariSe chaser that anchored ill Stonington harbor Monday night, dragged anchor and struck on the ledge at Wanphassuck Point. The chaser which is 110 feet in length was hauled from her dangerous position by a tor pedo boat destroyer early Tuesday
 morning, before serious damage re- suited The crew was landed at Ston- ington and the chaser will be repair ed before resuming patrol duty along
 the coast.
 Ladies' Aid Society Elects. At the annual meeting of the Secon5 Congregational Church Ladies' Aid so. ciety, officers were elected as follows
 Mrs. Ira H. Palmer, president; Miss Caroline A. Smith. vice president: Mis-. M. B. Trumbull, secretary treasurer Mrs. Dwight c. Stone, Mrs Joseph F Joseph, Mrs. Walter Anderson, Mrs. J
 Benjamin Brown, Mrs. Henry B. Noy
 es, Mrs. Joseph H. Hammond, Mrs Luella T. Gager. Miss Jennie Trum
 bull. Miss Barbara Muller. Miss Mar, E. Shalling executive committee: Mis-, l Lucy W. Woodbridge, missionary com | mittee; Miss Nellie P. Trumbull, flow 1 CT committee; Mrs. Joseph H. Ham
 mond, organist.
 Stonineton Pointers. Oliver c. Pendleton of Brooklyn. N
 Y., is the guest of Eugene P. Hyde. The Stonington fishing fleet is frog en in at the berths in the harbor. il
 consequence the price of fish has ma 1 terially advanced. The supply is no equal to the demand.
 Mrs. George L. Denisop entertained
 the Monday Bridge club at fher hom
 in Water street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Local Laeonies.


 Three young women have taken civil service examinations for clerk carriers at the Westerly post office. s
 The fire insurance on the little burn ed building on the bridge has finally been adjusted, and the cleaning up process commenced. .. William P. Dodge of Providence, formerly of Westerly. son of Edward M. Dodge. has been commissioned first lieutenant in the ordnance department. He is at present stationed in Washing ton. William Snyder and Harry Kings ley represented the Westerly aVeter- an Firemen's association at the annu- al convention of the New England Vet eran Firemens League, held Tuesday in Boston.
 Fifty per cent. of the members of the Nineteenth company, formerly the passes to come to Westerly, Saturday, from Fort Getty. They have planned to give dance in the state armory. The Fair Brothers jftney, with Dr. Scanlon as passenger and the jit- ney owned by John Spezzano, with Louis Morano a passenger, were in col lision in Tower street Tuesday morn ing. Both cars were damaged, but the occupants were uninjured.
 An old arm chair, too near the kitch en stove, took fire in the apartment of | Nathan Saunders in Mechanic street i Pawcatuck, Tuesday afternoon. Two pails of water distinguished the blaze After this the fire alarm was sent ir i and the P. s. Barber Hose company
 responded to the unnecessary call. Charles A. Latham has filed a vol
 untary petition in bankruptcy. for the benefit of creditors. The liabilities are s513 and assets s45s. The largest creditors are: Frank N. Wilcox, West l erly, $71: Norwich Plumbing Supply l house, Norwich, s126: F. N Dubois. ot
 New York, $s6. The creditors art unsecured.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
MYSTIC
Annual Church Meetings - Bishop Green Marriage Announced - Local Men at Putnam Auditing Water Company's Accounts.


 The annual meeting of. the Union. Baptist church was held Monday eve ming. The following officers were trustees, Deacon Manning Miner, Dea- con Elias Wilcox, Evans. D. Evans, Dr. John K. Bucklyn, George S. Rich mond; prudential committee, Charles R Heath. Dr.. L. M. Allyn. Frank W. Batty, J. Harold Thorpe, Evans D. Evans, Floyd Fuller, Alden Fish; Treasurer, George S. Richmond; as- sistant treasurer, Fred Colby; tithying rnen, Deacon John G. Packer. Pleas ant Braxton. Henry Wilson, A. Orville Lewis, Benjamin F. Davis; ushers, Cutler, Eldred Earnshaw, Vernon Clarke, Floyd Fuller George Rich mond; sexton, Henry Wilson; organ custodian, Mrs.. F.. A. Coates; music committee, Mrs. Rowland H. Wilcox, Mrs. John K. Bucklyn, Mrs. F. A. l Coates.
 Congregational Church Meeting. The annual meeting of the Mystic Bridge Congregational church was l held Monday evening in the parish house, when the following officers were elected: Deacon, Charles D. Holmes clerk, Norton Wheeler; treasurer, Charles E. Wheeler: superintendent Of Sunday school Charles W. Foote. I member of standing committee, Ben jamin L. Holmes; ushers, Jesse B. Stinson, Charles Moves and Norton Wheeler
 l It was voted at this meeting to hold l the Wednesday night prayer meeting with the Baptist people III Commu- nifty hall until March.
 Monday Club Meets.
 Mrs G. A. Thompson entertained l the Monday club at her home on New London road, Monday afternoon. The l Life of Whittier was Aken up. Miss Lima Fish had charge of the program and was assisted by Mrs. Charles D Holmes. l Surgical Dressings Made l During the week just passed there was an attendance of S7 at the classes in surgical dressings. During that time 2S muslin dressings were mad; and 1079 gauge dressings. The meet ings continue to be held at the Con gregational parish house as usual or Monday evenings from 7.30 to 9.3O p m. and Tuesdays, Thursday and Sat urday afternoons from 3 until ,. Al who wish to help the Red Cross ar, | "SASOAiOo dl luOSO | Bshop-Green.
 I Cards have been received in thu
 village announcing the marriage O Miss Agnes Irving Green daughter o Mrs. Hugh Leon Green of Jacksonville
 Florida, and Turner William Bishop o : Jacksonville Jan. s. Miss Green i well known. in Mystic, where she ha been sEmmer visitor for severa wears.
 I Quarterly Conference.
 | The fourth quarterly conference 0
 the Methodist Episcopal church wi
 be held in the vestry Friday evening
 District Superintendent Rev. Georg
 c. Scrivener of Norwich will preside
 Auditing Books. 'i George E. Grinner and Frank W Ratty are in Putnam. auditing tn
 books of the Mystic Valley Water com i pduSp
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
STERLING

Mrs. John Knox and Mrs. William Kenyon were Providence visitors Sat urday.
 Mrs. Isaac Belknap is at Wakefield at the home of her son Isaac, who was severely injured in an automobile ac- cident at Wakefield railroad crossing last week.
 Mrs. E. G. Douglass Is ill
 Mrs. William Wieland of Bridgeport. who has been a visitor in town, has returned to her home.
 Earle Belknap was at Wakefield Saturday.
 Several from this town attended the funeral of John Love of Coventry, held at Knotty Oak church. at Wash ington, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
WESTERLY. AND VICINITY
Eighteen Drafted Men From District Going to Aver Next
 Monday-Trust Company Adds Thomas Perry to Board
 of Directors Business in Probate Court-Hose Com pany Out for Armchair Fire.

Next Monday 2o9 men from the last 15 per cent of the first draft which means Is from state division NO. ], which includes Westerly, will be sent to Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, to Ill the vacancies in the first draft quota. These will replace men previously sent from the various districts and rejected on physical grounds. In addition there are 34 vacancies at the camp due to discharge on grounds of dependency. The men to fill these vacancies will be sent later. ..
 This increment of vacancy fllers will not actually be composed of 2o9 men, as the enlistment papers of men who have been commissioned will be sup stituted and credit is given on the quota. All the men in the last quota of the first draft have been classified under the new draft system. If they have received exemption under the classification system, such exemption is not valid, unless there are enough men still left in the last quota to fill all vacancies. The men so exempted, who had been previously held for ser vice, will be taken to fill vacancies If necessary. They will precede men of later liability order who stand earlier on the classification list. ..
 George Benjamin Utter of Westerly member of the republican state cen trai committee, which shapes Rhode Island legislation, was at the meeting that decided that Jonathan Andrews would be selected by the legislature as sheriff of Providence county to fill the vacancy caused by the death ot Andrew J. Wilcox. This is said to be
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
MT. HOPE

Miss Mabel T. Moore has returned to Sterling, after spending a week at her home.
 Alfred Childs is able to be out after being laid up with all. injured knee. He was hurt while cutting ice for David Russ.
 Mrs. Frank James is recovering aft CT being ill ..
 Miss Thomas Bebbington was a caller at Miss Lima Bacon's last Thurs daS Fl.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16

NoMINTER COATS PACKED AWAY at The Pasnik Co, so if you wish a Ladies or Childs' Coat. the price will never stop you. ian12SW
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Evidently Afraid.

Syrian doctor who has just open ed a sanitarium in Florida claims to be l40 years old. Still, he doesn t claim to have danced with Lafayette. Springfield Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Capable Looking Men.

. Very capable looking young men are these marines, and the odds on Uncle Sam go up few notches every time they are tnotted out into view Savannah News.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16
Center of solicitud de.

Nobody is worrying about the nine ty and nine safe in the fold-it is the lone sheep out struggling with his New Years resolution that needs en- coura agement.-Toledo Blade.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-16

NO WINTER COATS PACKED AWAY at The Pasnik O., so if you wish a Ladies or Cffilds' Coat, the price Will never stop you. jan1 2SW