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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

In the general canvass, it is possible
that homes may have been overlooked
and no one asked to subscribe, even
business houses and offices may have
been overlooked by solicitors. The ex-
ecutive committee has made it known
that in cases where one has not been So
iieited, application for the loan should
be made to one of the banks.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

London, Sept, 26.--"Since Septem-
Der II, our casualties have been less
than one tenth the number Of our pris-
oners, p" it was stated in the official re-
port received from Palestine today.
(The last official report Of Turkish
prisoners was a0,000)
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26
Prisoner over l6.o0n

London, Sept. 26.--The total Of Turk
ish prisoners taken in the Palestine Of
fensive already has passed $4,000, un-
official dispatches said today.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Simply because solicitors have not
called, will be regarded as no excuse
for failing to subscribe for the Fourth
Liberty Loan. This stand has been ta-
ken by the executive committee under
the direction of DR.. r. E. Lee Steiner.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

A marriage license was issued yester-
day to Victor Q. Potter of Min City,
age 80. a nurse, and Hazel V. Hartley,
is, of Mill City.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Under the auspices of the Oregon Con-
gress of Mothers and Parent Teachers
association lecture will be given Fri
day afternoon at $50 O'Clock in the
Educational building at the state fair
grounds. Gertrude L. Warren, assist
ant of the Boys and Girls club will
deliver the lecture. Mrs. Fred ].
Schilk, state president of the Oregon
Congress of Mothers will also speak on
child welfare.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26
All Around Town
The commercial elub has been ioinI

The Commercial club has been doing
a rushing business this week in finding
rooms for people who arrive in the city
and suddenly discover that the hotels
are crowded and with no aeeOmoda-
tions to offer. On an average some
thing over 100 people daily have been
assigned to rooms in private residences.
There is still a demand for rooms and
those who have them to rent Friday
and Saturday should notify the Com
mereial club.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Horace N. Jewett, who was ordered
to Vancouver to report for limited SER
vice duty, has been assigned to the
local exemption board for service. He
was formerly with the Watt Shipp Pow
der company.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Bigger and better. Wards Drug store.
New location, LIST door east of Grey
Belle confectionery. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Salmon for canning. Now is the time,
Fits Market. Phone 2l1. 9-26
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

A community labor board was organ
ized this morning at meeting called by
the state labor board, In all matters
that may arise between the employer
and the employe the board win first
attempt to settle all difficulties. The
board will also serve in the way of an
u. S. labor bureau for this community.
To represent the employer Judge L. T.
Harris was chosen as chairman and
with him will act T. B. Kay, Chas. K.
Spaulding and Mrs. W. H. Daney. La
Dor will be represented on the board by
Arthur Lawrence, Roscoe Diekey and
Mrs. Carrie Lambreth.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

DR.. Schenk has now returned from
his vacation and he extends cordial
invitation to his patrons and friends
to visit his institution. If
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

-"The best" is all you can DO when
death comes. Call Webb 6 Clough Co.
Phone 100. tt.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

The police report everything peaceful
in the city and at the fair grounds.
There has been no trouble of any kind,
no accidents nor any arrests for disor-
G,srly conduct.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

DR.. Mendelshon is back IN his offiet
and is at your service Il
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

''The funeral beautiful. webb Il
Clough Co. tt
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Prune growers who have pupils of
the Salem public school district help
ing to harvest the prune crop may as
sure them that even if the first week
Of school is lost, the pupils will have
chance to make up in the studies. This
matter came before the school board
Tuesday evening and it was unanimous
ly voted to help the prune men as much
as possible. All that is needed by the
pupil that works next week is to Sc
cure letter showing that the time
away from school was actually spent in
working.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26
COMING EVENTS
TONIGHT.

At Liberty Theatre, "For
The Freedom Of the World"
Sept. 3O-Opening of Salem
publis schools and Willamette
university.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26
The death of Miss Mabel Hepburn is

The death Of Miss Mabel Hepburn is
reported this morning, at her home on
South Capital street. Miss Hepburn
had been i'll for several months. 1t was
for her family that the Salvation army
made an appeal several weeks ago, 1t
later developing that the neighbors and
friends had been giving them the best
of care.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

A resolution was adopted today by
the state desert land board urging con
gress to pass a special act granting the
state 10 years more time in which to
complete the reclamation Of the land
included in the Tumalo project. The Is
years time allowed under present laws
has about expired.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Will ship livestock next Saturday,
September 2S, but on account of the
state fair will not be able to get out
into the country. Will pay all that
stock is worth when entrusted to me
at the scales. Phone 2206M evenings.
G. W. Eyre. 9-26
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

One Of the men Of the state engi-
neer's office who is greatly interested
in the bridge took time for half an hour
this morning to estimate the number of
automobiles crossing. After timing
the procession for 80 minutes his figur-
es showed that cars were coming into
Salem at the rate of 500 an hour or
more than eight per minute.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Naturopaths day, the oregon state
association of Drugless Physicians will
celebrate Naturopaths day, Friday,
Sept. q, at 3 p. m. in the new pavilion
at the state fair grounds. An excellent
program his been arranged and all in
terested in the betterment of humani-
ty are welcomed. The admission is
free.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Kenneth Legg, son of Mr. and Mrs.
+. A. Lcgg, is home from the Preside,
where he has been taking q special
course in military training. AS a rep
resentative for Willamette University,
he was sent to Camp Terry, Ohio, for a
special course. He will attend Willim-
cite University this year, enrolling
with the students army training corps.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

The days corrections of the casualty
list places Corporal R. M. Bond, pre-
viously reported as missing in action, in
the list Of those killed in action.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

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DR.. Mendelshon is back IN his office
and is at your service If
"The funeral beautiful. Webb Il
Clough Co. tt
A marriage license was issued yester-
day to Victor Q. Potter of Mil City,
age 80. nurse, and Hazel V. Hartley,
is, of Mill City.
qaIrnou for ca1ninor Nov, ys tho 4I,,,a
Fits Market. Phone 2l1. 9-26
Bigger and better. Wards Drug store.
New location, LIST door east of Grey
Belle confectionery. If
Horace N. Jewett, who was ordered
to Vancouver to report for limited SER
vice duty, has been assigned to the
local exemption board for service. He
was formerly with the Watt shipp Pow
der company.
- "The best" is all you can DO when
death comes. Call Webb 6 Clough Co
Phone 120. tt.
DR.. Schenk has now returned from
his vacation and he extends cordial
invitation to his patrons and friends
to visit his institution. If
-
The police report everything peaceful
in the city and at the fair grounds.
There has been no trouble of any kind,
no accidents nor any arrests for disor-
Gsrly conduct.
Will ship livestock next Saturday,
September 2S, but on account of the
state fair will not be able to get out
into the country. Will pay all that
stock is worth when entrusted to me
at the scales. Phone 2206M evenings.
G. w. Eyre. 9-26
The days corrections Of the casualty
list places Corporal R. M. Bond, pre-
viously reported as missing in action, in
the list Of those killed in action.
.
DR.. Lucas will not speak tonight at
the fair grounds on account of the big
Elks night.
H . i5
Naturopaths day, the oregon state
association of Drugless Physicians will
celebrate Naturopaths day, Friday,
Sept. 81, at 3 p. m. in the new pavilion
at the state fair grounds. An excellent
program his been arranged and all in
terested in the betterment of humani-
ty are welcomed. The admission is
free.
Company F will assemble for muster
at the armory, Monday evening, Sep.
tember 30th. Every man must be pre-
sent or have valid excuse In w15ungl
in the hands of the first sergeant not
later than Saturday noon.
.
In a jam of automobiles yesterday at
the fair grounds Constable Percy M.
Varney was told by an officer to drive
on a road used as path, following
another car, in front Of the old pavil- |
ion. While driving there, he was stop
ped at the point of gun and ordered
to report at headquarters, After an in
vestigation, Captain Hull apologized to
Constable varney for his officer on ac-
count of his inexperience.
A resolution was adopted today by
the state desert land board urging con
gress to pass special act granting the
state 10 years more time in which to
complete the reclamation of the land
included in the Tumalo project. The Is
years time allowed under present laws
has about expired.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26
The funeral services of the late Judge

The funeral services of the late Judge
Frank A. Moore, of the supreme court,
will be held Friday afternoon at two
o'clock from the First Presbyterian
church. The services will be conducted
by the Rev. A. L. Hutchinson of Port
land, assisted by the Rev. Thos. F. An
derson. Members of the supreme court
will serve as honorary pail bearers. Ac-
tive pail bearers, all members of the
First Christian church with Judge
Moore win be p. H. Hammond, A. o.
Condit, j. A. Pooler, T. G. Albert,
Glen L. Adams and DR.. L. G. Altman
Burial will be in the City View ceme-
terry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

DR.. Lucas will not speak tonight at
the fair grounds on account of the big
Elks night.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26
In a jam of automobiles yesterday at

In jam of automobiles yesterday at
the fair grounds Constable Percy M.
Varney was told by an officer to drive
on road used as path, following
another car, in front Of the old pavil-
ion. While driving there, he was stop
ped at the point of gun and ordered
to report at headquarters. After an in
vestigation, Captain Hull apologized to
Constable Varney for his officer on ac-
count of his inexperience.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26
With stage Of two feet below the


low water mark the present generation
is seeing more-ot the coast line of the
Willamette river and more of Mimic
Island than it can remember back into
the early SOS. The governments rec
ord of the stage of the river goes back
but 20 years. During these years when
records were kept, the lowest hereto
fore was. last year when the official
record shows low water stage Of one
foot and eight tenths below. Those in
terested in noting the stage of the river
may post themselves by observing the
new guage placed by the government
on the east pier of the new bridge, fac
ing water street.
No building of any nature whatever
will be permitted unless sanctioned by
the -.--eounty State council of Defense
and by the State Council of Defense
concurring. In a series of instructions
received today at the Commercial club
relative to building, the following
states exactly the situation: "Bcfore
anyone can get governmental approval
and show the certificate emitting him
to get building materials, he must file
with his county chairman of the State
Council of Defense an application in
writing. This may be in the form of a
letter but it must be sworn to before a
notary public.'' Fred w. Steusloff is
chairman Of the county Council of De-
Tense and, per instructions, before any
building may be done, the application
must be made to him, accompanied by
an affidavit.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

Company will assemble for muster
at the armory, Monday evening, Sep
tember 30th. Every man must be pre-
sent or have valid excuse IN sr5ung
in the hands of the first sergeant not
later than Saturday noon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-09-26

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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
COLCHESTER

Mrs. Mary White was the guest of friends in Milford. Monday and Tues day.
 Mrs. Ella Robbins left Monday for New Britain, where she has entered the New Britain General hospital for treatment.
 Colchester grange met Tuesday ev- ening in Grange hall, on Norwich av- enue.
 Miss Mary Germain of Moodus was the guest of friends in town the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred E. Baker were in New Britain Monday and Tuesday the guests of their sons.
 John O'Brien of Willimantic has been the guest of Colchester friends the past week
 George Gilmore is in Norwich this week serving as juror.
 Frank H. Browning of Lebanon was 8 caller in town Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Sirrott return
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
BUSINESS CHANGE ANNOUNCED.
Hiram N. Fem Sells Out to The J. C.
 Lincoln Company.

The J. c. Lincoln Furniture Go. has bought tho undertaking business of Hiram N. Tenn. Harold c. Lincoln the vice president of the T. c. Lincoln Co will have charge of that branch of the business
 Mir. Tenn learned the undertaking business m Worcester, Mass, and has been in that business for forty years twelve of which were spent in Put nam. where he was in business for himself He will not retire complete ly from active work as he has an art store in tkis city. but his poor health made the othef line of business uade- sirable.
 Harold z. Lincoln. who will have rharre of the undertaking branch of the I. z. I-inro'n Furniture company is now attprflinr an en,halming school in New Yo:k city nreraratory to talk inc up his now drtice. The under taking husires% will In carried on at he Tenn stc~e for the present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
Floyd WiIlet at Camp MoArthur,

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Willet have received letter from their son Floyd. who is stationed at Camp McArthllf. Texas. in the aviation corps. Until the day before New Years Private Willet was stationed at Kelley field, the largest aviation field in the country, but the change in camp was made on New Years day. The camp is situat- ed seven miles from Waco. Tex. and from 200 to 300 miles from Kelley field and is much smaller. He says that the quarters are much better than at Kel- ley field, as the tents have wooden floors and walls. electric lights and a stove, and only eight men to each tent. They also have their own kitchen and dining room and shower baths. He has gained 10 pounds since he has en- listed. He is looking forward to the advent of the, paymaster, whe is ex- pected to arrive Feb. 1st. Another local young man at the same camp is John Began. who enlisted at the same time that Private Willet did. His ad- dress is 2Sd Squadron. 2d Provisional Regiment. Aviation Section. Signal Corps, Training School, Section F, Camp McArthur, Texas
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
GOLDEN WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. Eqbert C.. Tarbox Were Married in Brooklyn, Conn, in 1868

Mir and Mrs. Egbert c. Tarbox cele- brated in quiet way the fiftieth an- niversary of their marriage Jan. 8. After home congratulations they at- tended the Baptist church roll call and received from everybody best wishes. Mrs. Tarbox was Lucinda Mason;. she was born in North Oxford. Mass, in May, 1S4S. Mir. Tar3ox was born in October, 1S46, in East Greenwich, R. I. They were married Jan. 8, 1863, in Brooklyn, Conn.,, by Rev. Mr. Ham nlond.
 Both are. members of the Jewett City Baptist church, having united with the church and been baptized by Rev. E. w. Potter at the same time, in June of 1905. There are two children living in the borough, Mrs. C. F. Gardner and FL rner Tarbox, three grandchildren, Eve lyn and Emma Gardner and Verna Tarbox.
 Mr. and Mrs. Tarbox have lived in Jewett City fifteen years. The. larger part of MT. Tarbox's life has been spent as a farmer and later as mill operative. Mrs. Tarbox has made it her life business to be all that a housewife with a family to demand iOI diLGdIlOH DG,
 They received several gifts from
 their family. Both are reliable, up- right Christians having the respect of the community in which they live.
 They start on the fifty first year. of married life with the best wishes a host of friends
 Knitted Articles Desired.
 The intense cold general throughout the country has caused great suffer- ing, particularly to the men in the federal service and urgent demands have been made on the Red Cross chapters for knitted articles to help relieve that condition. Therefore those who have taken wool supplies from the localized Cross rooms prior to Dec. 15, 1917. are asked to return them to the room, finished or unfinished. by Jan. r. 1918, where they will be com pleted and sent out at once, under di- rection of Mrs. F. s. Condie, chairman of the knitting department.
 Court GriswoId's Officers.
 The following officers have been elected by Court Griswold, No. 1, F. of A.. to serve for the year 1918: Chief ranger, George W. Heidelberg; sub. chief ranger. Daniel Shea; recording secretary, William H. Clark; financial secretary, Frank Mccarthy; treasurer, Marcus A. Driscoll; senior woodward. Adelbert Babcock; junior woodward, Gilbert Miner; senior beadle, John Smith; junior beadle. Joseph H. Mo- Carthy; junior past chief ranger, T. D. Shea; trustees, Dona Jodoin, John Sullivan, Moses Sulloway.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10
OBITUARY.
Seth W. Carver,


 Seth Wheeler Carver died at his home in Colchester, January 3. He was a sen of William Carver, one of the early New England settlers, who To- cated near !Orland, Indiana in 1Ss6. He was born in Orland in lS44. His mother was Mary M. Wheeler of Pennsyiva. mia. MT. Carver leaves a wife and four children, also four grandchildren. He was twice married. His first wife was Jane Louise Patten of Colchester. His secend wife was E,via Katherine Bailey of East Haddam. She and four daughters survive him, Mrs. Harry Leonard, of Seekonk, Mass, Mdse Katherine Carver of Meriden, and Miss Florence and Ruth Carver of Cal- chester, He enlisted in the Civil war at the age of IS and served for thirteen months in Co. c, of the 24th regi. ment. He was always interested in anything that pertained to his ceun- try and even during his last illness was anxious to hear the news~of the day, particularly that pertaining to the war. He was a good. christian man and for forty years was a mem Der of the Congregational church He liked to see justice shown to every one and was honest in all his dealings "Aeh HIS IctioWHieH ne was 1EpeT- ested in everything to improve the town where he had spent the greater part of his life. At one time he was dirctor and. treasurer of the Canning favtory, also director of the Shoe factoy. Honest, quiet and reserved, he had few enemies but many friends. Ever thoughtful of the welfare and comfort Of others, he was always put ting himself last He was A man much respected by his townspeople, and will be greatly missed.
 The funeral was held from his late home Monday January 7th, and in terment was in Linwcod cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-10

 r, REPORT OF CONDITION OF The Merchants National Bank at Nor. wfch.. in the State of CnHnectieat. at the close of business on Dec, 31, 1917: RESOURCES. 1. a Loans and discounts. s27o, ss5. 5.ss Overdrafts, unsecured, Is. U. s. bonds iother than l''''i Liberty Bonds of 1917) a U, s. bonds deposited to secure circulation (par =-valus) ...:.: .....:...::. 100, ,ooo % unpledged, ah per cent. ..... and per cent ....... 24,000. % '. Bonds, securities, etc (other than U. S.): J. s. bonds (not inelud- pledged :;;.:..;,: :...:. ss.s15,75 eral Reserve bank stock 2e95, 5,o0 3. Stock of Federal Reserve
 subscription5 :..:...,. ssoe.eo. 10; Value: of banking 1s. Lawful reserve with '''0'''' Federal Reserve bank .. s2,1f5.23 15 Cash in vault and net
 amounts due from nation IS. Cheeks on other banks 'O'''''0' in the same city or town as reporting bank -...-.. 2,1s7.47 Total of Items 15 and IS, S73,150.54. l9. Checks on banks located
 outside of city or town of
 reporting bank and other cash. items .:.,.... 1,sss.ss U. S. Treasurer and due
 from U. s. Treasurer .... .5.soo.e6 Total ........ ........ s54s,os7se LIABILITIES. 2ss Capital stock paid in. s1oo, coo. .oo 24> Surplus fund ....... 30,000.00 s'i prof5tH a Undivided s1s,s45.m , Less current ''''
 expenses, inter- est, and taxes paid ...... 4,571.44 27. Amount reserved for '''''' taxes accrued ......... 550.0f standing ...:.;; .;....;. s7,sso.oo banks, bankers and trust SSn4AatsS Totaf of Item s,. s5s.: 's'l0'S' .105.6S.
 Demand : deposits (other
 than bank deposits) sub
 ject to reserve tdeposits payable within 30 days): 33 Individual deposits sub E }ect to check ........... a5s,sss.ss p. Certified checks 675.01 39. Dividends unpaid .... 27.00 Total demand deposits 7. tother than bank depos-
 fts) subject to reserve,
 Items B. 35, and 39,
 S254,03S.40.
 Total ...... .......... s5A6,067.62 State of Connecticut. County of New London, s.: l, Charles H. Phelps. Cashier of the above named bank, do ment is true to the best of my know ledge and belief.
 CHARLES H PHELPS.
 Cashier. Subscribed and sworn td before me this 9th day of January, 1913.
 JOHN H. PERKINS,
 Notary Public. Correct-Attest:
 COSTELLO LIPPITT,
 F. l. WOODARD, EUCTUS BROWN, Jan1eo Directors.