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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
PIGEONS TO BE BIG
FACTORS IN The WAR
Fanciers Finally Recognized as
Devotees of Sport.
Uncle Sam to Be Furnished With 200,-
600 Messengers-Birds Are Consid-
cred Particularly Reliable for
Military Work.

Scoffed at and scorned by sports
men for score or more of years
ever since the raising of prize pig
cons entitled a man to the title of
SportSman-Ohio fanciers of homing
pigeons at last have been awarded no.
tice among the ranks Of devotees of
more popularity accepted sporting pas
times.
1t remained with the pigeon raisers
to furnish the United States one of the
most important instruments of war
fare necessary to the successful oper-
atoms in the trenches.
Sometime next summer when the big
push starts lover there" Ohio carrier
pigeons will bring back to headquar-
ters through barrage fire and machine
gun bullets-if they are lucky-mes-
SageS from observers in airplaneS and
from men stationed in listening posts
far out in front of the front line
trenches.
Already more than 1000 birds of the
highest class have been ordered by the
war department for delivery at an At
lantic port on certain date, the exact
time of which is kept secret for mill
tary reasons.
By next fall, according to DR.. J. @.
Simon, secretary of the American Rae
ing Pigeon association, 100000 first
class carriers will be available for
service overseas. The pigeons being
taken are considered by Doctor Simon
to be particularly reliable in the mat
ter of returning speedily to the spot
which marks their present home.
No recruit going into the National
army goes under closer scrutiny than
do the pigeons accepted, according to
officials Of the association. Govern
ment inspectors scan the registry cards
of each entry, after examining the bird
to see wether he or she is healthy and
accept only those whose parents and
grandparents made exceptional records
in speed contests.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
ARTHUR IRWIN IS CHEERFUL
Veteran Player and Scout Says Game
Will Be Good as Ever Despite War
Conditions.

The veteran Arthur Irwin takes a
hopeful view Of baseball under war
conditions. He believes that the brand
of baseball served up will be as good
as ever and that there will be no COM
planning by the players over the few
luxuries of travel that they will have
to dispense with.
Irwin, who will go back to scouting
this season if the International league
does not continue, says that back in
1894 his Philadelphia team, travelling
on a train that did not have diner,
got into Pittsburgh just in time to beat
it to the ball yard, and, dinnerless, pro-
ceeded to whip the well-fed Pirates.
'The Phillies were behind until the
seventh" says Arthur, ''tied things up
that inning, and won out in the tenth,
4 to 8. They enjoyed their big meal
that night. l think the game was
played the day after the Fourth, but L
know it was in 1894"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
Great EnaIish Inventor.

Sir Charles Pearsons, who has been
experimenting for over 80 years upon
the production of artificial diamonds
will shortly lecture at the British In
stitute of Metals on the result Of his
labors. He has probably more inven-
lions to his credit than any other liv"
ing Englishman. The turbine king
for the modern turbine in its applica-
ton both to the merchant ships and
warships is the work of Sir Charles
took off his coat some 40 years ago
as an apprentice in the great Arms
strong workshops.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
LUXURIES WILL BE MISSING
Wartime Economy Will Make 1t I'M
possible for Ball Player to En-
Joy Many Pleasures.

For a good many years the ball
players of the big leagues have tray-
eled like princes on the road.
They've always had the best of
everything-palatial Pullmans, luxur-
ious diners and club cars, and many
long jumps have been made enjoyable
for them because of the fact that they
have always travelled first class.
But the luxuries of railroad travel
at least a good many of them-will be
missing by the time the season of 1918
opens. Club and observation cars are
to be taken off of nearly every railroad
train which will run on a regular
schedule through big league territory,
and wartime economy will make 1T I'M
possible for the ball player to enjoy
many of his favorite dishes on the
diners.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
END OF COLLEGE ATHLETES
Eighteen Eastern institutions Abandon
All Sports Because of War
in France.

Eighteen colleges in four Eastern
states have dropped athletics because
Of the war, according to returns from
QUESTIONABLE distributed by Prof.
Frederick B. Well of the College of
the City of New York. The colleges
are in New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania and West Virginia.
twenty-five colleges have elm
mated all preseason coaching and the
others have cut down the period. Tween
ty-three colleges have dispensed with
training table, and the other three
answering kept it only for football.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
sELF-cONTROL GREAT ASSET
EoozIe In Golf Causes Grievous and
Abiding NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Given as Reason.

"Greater," said Solomon, sis he that
ruleth himself than he that taketh
city"
To foozle in golf is to encourage
giving up ones great soul. 1t is
grievous and abiding wound to the
sensitive for which he invariably curses
himself roundly and takes to sack
cloth and ashes. When her loFd
returns from the links his spouse
knows well by his sour detection that
he has sinned ANONYMOUSLY, he VINO
thought he was master of h1mself.
At such times he will snarl at his best
friend, even as the wrongdoer is at
war with the world. Overzealousness,
known in golf as pressing, by Whlch
one tries to do more than one is able,
is a common and fatal fault ID golI'
as in all other things.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
The Fiqhtinq Spirit.

A man at the front who starts out
to take it seriously will be in the mad
house in less than a month, says re-
cent writer in Harper's Magazine. But
the light-hearted ones, escaping Min
MES and Lizzies, may go on indefinite
Iy. The successful soldier of the
trenches never loses an opportunity for
happiness. He often develops into a
more care-free, merry lad than he was
at school ten years before. This light
heart in the midst of danger and trib-
ulation Is our last invincible defense.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
HIGGINS DIcKERING FOR
MORE STAR OUTFIELDERS

Miller Higgins, manager of
the New York Yankees, is not
satisfied with his fighting force
in spite of the fact that he an
nexed Pratt and Plank in the
deal with the st. Louis Browns
and sent five former Yankees
to the western city.
1t is not definitely known
what men he is out for, but it
is certain that he is angling
again. He is said to be dicker-
ing for two men now holding
down outer fence positions on
two different American league
clubs. Random is wondering
whether Higgins is not sighting
at Iris Speaker.
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
HAAS is TO BECOME AVIATOR
Newark OutfieIder Passes Examination
for Air Service-Entered
as Machinist.

Bruno Haas, Newark outfielder, who
has been stationed with the Newport
naval reserves, has been notified that
his examination for berth with the
birdmen was successful and that short
ly he will be called to that branch OF
the service.
He entered the naval service as
machinist. The airplane service, how
ever, appealed to him and he desired
to make a change.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
Remove Smoke Stains.

The suggestion will be beneficial to
housewives who have not the cOnve-
nience of electricity or the modern
gas fixtures. Frequently the ceiling
above an old-fashiOned gas jet becomes
nScoOred from smoke and heat. The
dlScoIoration may be removed If a
layer of starch and water is applied
With a piece Of flannel. After the
mixture has dried it should be brushed
slightly with a brush. No stain or mark
will remain.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
Mo Older Than Your FACE.

Is true in most cases. Then keep your
face fair and young with Cuticura
Soap and touches Of Cuticura Oint-
ment as needed. For free samples adj
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. x, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
rs, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
|. Soothe Your
E<Jf Itching Skin
10 With CutiCura
~ Soap Csc. Ointment Use & Soc
No LIGHT on the Subject.

"Who is the author of the saying,
Meeting the devil before dayY asks a
correspondent of the Adams Enter
prise, and the editor replies:
Dunno. Sometimes we are under
the impression that we said it Ourself,
after We had successfully lodged a
well-aimed kerosene lamp on 3 a. N.
stairway.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
SOME NEW PLAYERS COMING
Connie Mack Cannot Announce Any
thing Definite About Them Until
First of March.

Connie Mack, in announcing the re-
lease of a batch of youngsters, says
he has "some new players coming on,
but that he cannot announce anything
definite about them until the first OF
March. Connie may be waiting. to see
what players of the various defunct
minor leagues fail to receive contracts
at the Iead-line date.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
FRENCH CHAMPION is KILLED
Petit Breton, Famous CyclIsr, meets
Death In Automobile Accident
Won Many Prizes.

Petit Breton, the famous cycling
cbamnion. who was serving in the
transport department, has been kiiled.
He was driving an automobile near
Troyes when it accidentally coiilueu
with a butchers cart. Breton was
thrown out and killed on the spot. ne
oaiS~d many of the most Important
for. cycling in France, ana
1Ster ~ eh,xformances abroad earned
II, both havifae six-day grind at Mad
ION in the Gree den, New York.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

- hoUseWOrk. MY DdDy WHeH SeVeu
my H1 old weighed 10 pounds and feel
b bl9tsi. than have for a long time. 1
D Dovor had any medicine do me so
n L,,,cb GOOD. Mrs. PEARL MoNYHAN,
Good health during maternity is
r,oet imuortant factor to both mother
md child, and many letters have been
received by the Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass, telling Of
health restored during this trying period
bv the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
Cause of Hatred.

"What have you against Henry?
Nothing, except he's the man my
wife Is always wishing 1 would imi-
tate"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

AuAI A45 tAAO tAAAAO \
was lookingforward
to the coming of my
little one that ] am
recommending it to
other expe C t a n t
mothers. Be fore
taking it, somedays
I suffered with neu-
ralgia so badly that
I thought I could
not live, but after
taking three bottles
of Lydia E. Pin k
hams V e ge table
Compound I was en-
tirely relieved of
neuralgia, l h ad
gained in strength
and was able to go
around and do all
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet
for laxative, three for cathartic. Ad.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06
MOTHERS
TO BE
c.o,,Id Read Mrs. Monyhan's
Letter Published by
Her Permission.

Mitchell, Ind.-"Lydia E. Pinkham's
v.nantable Compound helped me so much
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

Silence is dignity's greatest asset.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1918-03-06

al a week ago, n
home last Friday
mer's father r. c. Q
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-22
GE4ASGO
GautFrisr Aucticn Held Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beir Going to Lotisfana-Aid Society Meets.

Several from this vicinity attended the auction Wednesday at Peter Gauthier's on the B. F. Billings farm in the solrt1i part of the town. Mir. Gauthier moved his household goods Thursday. His daughter, Emma, will work in the mill when theer is a va cancy.
 Miss Ruth Campbell spent the week end with friends in Mystic
 Walter F Thorpe who was at Camp Devens has been transferred to Camp Upton.
 Going to Lotisiana.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Beir and little son, Frank R.. are guests of Mrs Bier's parents. Mir. and Mrs Ernest Luther. Mir. Beir has taken a DO. eifion as physical director in his home etate, Loufsiana, and will start for the southland, his family accompany ing him.
 First Meeting Since December.
 The Ladies' Aid society was pleas- antly entertained Wednesday by Mrs. SterTv Kinney. The first meeting of the ladies since the sale and supper in the hall in December, because of the extreme weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-22
sTONINCTON
Theory That Charge of Disloyalty Against Frank Geseheli Was Due to Spite-Four Borough Men Enlist.

There are peopIe in Pawcatuck, who believe that Frank GetcheIl, arrested for "seditious utteranees,' but who when arraigned in the Stonfngton town court, was adjudged guilt of a breach of the peace and sentenced to thirty days in the county jail at New London, is Q loyal citizen of the United States and never said the dis loyal things charged against him by a man named Wanch. He was jailed. so it is said. so that he might be available for federal officers if, after investigation, such action was deemed ,justificable Getehell is not a Ger man. He was born in Maine. married in Pawcatuck, has resided there for many years, and was employed as night watehnan at the Cottrell plant for long time and not a man can be found in the big plant who doubts the loyalty of Getchefl True, he talks considerably, especially after indulg ing in intoxicants, and might have been inveigled into saying things that he did not mean, but those who know him best declare that he is without malice and is loyal and harmless.
 It seems that Wanch, the complain ant, was arrested for non support, soon after or about the same time, tIlctl IS Cflcll s5CQ 16lCHCtl H4til 1AidA- ing "seditious utterances." Getchell had sold Wanch some furniture and was unable to collect the Valance due He went to the Wanch home to make "a collection, and it was on this visit that the alleged seditious talk oc- cured, so it is alleged. It is possi- ble, that it was not from patriotic mo- tives that the charges were made. An investigation by the prosecuting at torney will probably show that mis- take was made in accepting the com plaint of sedition although there may have been justification of the charge of breach of the peace.
 Stenington Pointers.
 William R. Snyder, superintendent of Stonington schools, went to Boston Thursday, to engage a teacher in drawing and manual training for the Stonington High School.
 Calvin H. L.. Harvey, Paul H. Kirschseiper, Raymond Sylvia aud Charlas H. Cushman have enlisted in the regular military service.
 John ". Wagner is seriously i'll at his home in TruInbuH avenue.
 Charles McGowan is a night watch
 man at the shipyard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-22
THOMPSON
Suffrage League Meets-Miss Gladys Robbins Wins in Speaking Contest Accident to Minister.

The Woman Suffrage League met TN'sday afternoon with Miss N. R. Sherman
 The Liberty Chorus met in the town hall Wednesday night.
 .. Medal Fep Miss Robins. =.
 The prize speaking contest Satur- day night was a great success. Miss Gladys Robbins received the medal The music was very good. Rev. W. B. Chase Injured.
 Rev. W. B. Chase met with a se- rious accident Monday while doing some of his farm work A cut in his cheek, close below the eye, required several stitches. He was taken to the Dav Kiuabali hospital for attention
 Mrs. Fernando Ross was on the HiH visiting schools Tuesday,
 Mrs. c. L. Knight is visiting her daughter. Mildred, at Cushing Aeade- my, where she is completing term of study.
 Leonard and Harrison Mills are with Mrs. Carrie Lowe Tourteiotte in Put nam.
 Address hy Rev. w. c. Puddefoot.
 MT. Puddefoot was at his best last Sunday morning and was enjoyed by a good audience.
 Parents day was observed at school Thursday afternoon.
 There is to be meeting of the Con gregationai church next Sunday.
 The Thimbie club met last week with Mrs. c. v. Chase.
 Miss Iris Ioper has resigned as teacher at Brandy H;Il
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-22
Local Laconics.

Mrs. Lucy Chapman, 26 Moss street, observed her 87th birthday Thursday.
 The assessors of the Westerly fire district have commenced their annual duties.
 The steamer Watch Hill was towed from Westerly by tug Westerly to Stonington Thursday.
 According to ruling of the food com mission, the bakers will not give a coating of icing to hot cross buns on Good Friday.
 The tug Westerly came up the Paw eatHck river to Westerly with coal laden barge Wednesday, for the first time since Dec. g.
 Westerly branch will be represented at the semi annual meeting of the Womans Christian Temperance union in Providence today. The county agricultural agent has planned to be in Westerly on Thurs days and will have office in the council chamber in the town hall Mrs. William A. Hillard will be in charge of the collection of books for soldiers in Paweatuck in co-operation with the Westerly committee. The town of Richmond conternplates the purchase of an American France triple combination fire apparatus like the one owned by the Watch Hill fire district.
 The medical examining board for the First state division were at the town hall in Westerly Thursday and 50 reg istrants -were examined as to theil physical condition.
 1 Adam Riddell so nof John Riddel of Westerly. died Wednesday at his home in West Warren, Mass. Be sides his father, he is survived by two daughters and two sisters.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-22


 The Wonan's Club, met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Robert Daw1ey. Mrs. Arthur Mathewsen presided. Af- ter the business meeting two new members were admitted.
 The following programme was then enjoyed: Piano solo, Miss Helen Gal lup; Current. Events, read by Mrs. Dean; reading. Miss Martha Eaton; piano solo. Miss Gallup: reading, Mrs. Winsor.
 Delicious refreshments were served and pleasant social hour was spent.
 The next meeting will be held April 4 with Mrs. F. w. Lewis. British Relief Work. The weekly report of the British American War Relief. Fund is as fol- lows; Amount previously acknowled- ged s2s237.35: amount collected in Plainfield to week ending March 1e, $15.S5; in Jewett City s6; total amount collected S2z52. .40.
 The treasurer of the local order has forwarded another check of $50 to the Headquarters in New York, making a total of s225o, sent from the village to date. The fund is now commencing it's third year. it having been organ ized March 26, 1916 Since the work has been carried on d large number of people. in this village and Of Jew ett City, have contributed small week
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-22
WEDDING
KlippelI--Haven.

At the home of MT. and Mrs. Hoven, OH Cottref street, their daughter, Miss Hattie Hoven was united in marriage with Henry Klippell, son Of Mir. and Mrs. Augustus KIippel1 of Greton, in tht presence of few relatives The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ar thur H. Withee. pastor of the Metho- dist Episcopal church After the cere- mony a. reception was held. MT. and Mrs. Klippen will reside in Mystic MT. KHppell is manager of the Atlantic & Pacific store. He is a drafted man and is expecting to be called for ser vice at any time. Receives His Gail.
 Fred Sherbsrne, one of the drafted men, has received notice to leave for Camp Devens this (Friday) morning.
 Social and Personal Items.
 John Crosby of Boston is the guest of his grandfather Joseph Doris and has been in town to attend the funeral of his grandmother.
 Charles Jones of New Haven has been the guest of his father. William Jones.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Con- Igregational church served a supper in community hall Thursday evening. Mrs. Ellery Burdick entertained the Ladies Aid society of the M E. church at her home on Bay street on Thursday afternoon. Miss Flora Belle White of North stonington has been the guest of Miss Ruth Dodd.
 Miss Marguerite King has returned from a visit in Providence. MT. and Mrs. Harold Heath of Flor Eida are guests of Mir. HeatEl's parents MT. and Mrs. Charles Heath. They were called here by the death of Hen- ny Wel1es.
 Mrs. William H. Lamphere is eriti- cally i'll at her home on New London road and is being cared for by Mrs Sarah Spink.
 George F. Emn1ons has returned from a visit in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-22
UsQJEPAUGH
John Michael Returns From New Or. Ieans-ArticIes at Wells Auction Bring Good Prices.

John Michael was caller here on Sunday afternoon. He returned from New Orleans Saturday night where he has been superintendent of poultry farm. He is now working for Cash Miller. of Westerly.
 Miss Merlic Palmer visited relatives at Westerly one day last week.
 Mrs. Hattie Eolgate visited Wyena- ing relatives recently.
 Many at Auction.
 The auction at the home of the late Mrs Wells, Saturday, was well at- tended. Nearly everything brought good prices. Warren Dawfey was aue- tioneer.
 Dr. Kenyon and family, Mrs. F. K CrandaIl and son, attended the supper at the, Wyoming Mission rooms, Wed nesday evening of last week.
 Mrs. E. L. Simmons and Miss B Heath of Kingston, were callers here Sunday.
 F. K. crandall and son, Lloyd. wis tied Mir. CrandaIrs parents in West. erly, Sunday.
 J. s. Lamond was in Providence Sunday.