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Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
WoMEN's AUXILIARY HAS
 PLAN TO RAISE MONEY
Towards Y. Nj. C. A. Building Fund On Automobile Trips to Hartford.

Automobile owners who are willing to lend their cars and a driver for a trip to Hartford are to help accum- ulate a nucleus towards the s5,000 pledge made by the Women's Auxil- iary towards the Young Mems Chris tfan Association Building fund
 The plan is being worked out by the Woman's Auxiliary to find per sons who will give the use of their cars in this way for Wednesday of each week. Then women who would like to go to Hartford for a days shopping or pleasure trip are found to make up a party and the fare that they pay for the trip goes to the aux iliary's treasury for the building fund
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Two Go to Jail.

Tn the, police court on Friday morning, Thomas Pappogalto, who lives in a boarding house on Franklin square, was fined $ and costs, amounting to $1s.o3. for the theft of four bottles of beer. He went to jail.
 Eugene Lowe of Westerly, who was a trusty at the jail while he was serv- ing a term of 15 days there. but ran away and was recaptured in Vest erly, was given a fifteen days sen tence on the charge of escaping from jail
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
FLOOD OF VOTES
 FOR MISS ANNA BROWN
Sends Her Ahead in Moose Popularity
 Contest.

The Moose carnival popularity con- test for the most popular young lady in town showed Miss Anna Brown in the lead when the votes were counted on Friday night, with Miss Loentina Cayouette a, close second As this is the last day to vote, the friends of the half dozen contestants will redouble their efforts to cast an overwhelming lot of ballots and bring home to their particular candidate the Liberty bond which is to be the prize.
 The following is the latest standing: Madeline Twomev, S769: Anna Brown, S966; Leontina Cayouette, S9G1: Grace Kelsey, S490; Blanche Mondeville, .SSS7.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Grade Four Rrinas 7s Gents.

The children of Grade Four, Broad way School, taught by Miss Haun, demonstrated their patriotism by call ing at the Red Cross room in. a body on Friday afternoon, to contribute the sum of seventy-six cents, proceeds from . ball of tinfoil collected and sold by them.
 As there were thirty eight children, each dropped two pennies apiece in to the money box, apparently well pleased and interested in doing their special bit for the soldiers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Coal Outlook Not Promisino.

John E. Vaughn, purchasing agent for the Shore Line Electric railway, was in New York on Monday, where he attended the weekly meeting of the coal dealers. According to the feeling in New York among the men in the coal trade, the outlook for the future is far from promising as to the possi- bilfty of an adequate supply for the east through the rest of this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Y. M. c. A. Juniors WiII Hike,

The Juniors of the Y. M. c. A. have planned hike to Gales Ferry this (Saturday) morning. The boys un- der the direction of Boys Secretary J. Harold Ely, leave the Association building at 9.S0. A three hour stay at the Ferry will be enjoyed and at noon the lunches. which each boy will bring, will be eaten. The company will return to the city by train.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Li.ut. seldon lniur.d

Lieut. James K. Seldon, son of Geo. L. Seldom of Andover, Mass, formerly of this city and nephew of Rev. pr. Jo- seph H. Seldom, was seriously injured last Friday in a flying accident at Brooks Field, San Antonio, Texas Later telegrams state that his condi- ton is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
SOLDIERS AND SAIL ORS What Eastern Connecticut Boys Are Doing In Various Branches of the Service.
Lieut.. WhippIe Is Air Pilot.

Lieutenant Sidney Whipple,. Nor wich Free Academy graduate, now with the British Royal Air force, has writ ten the following letters to his moth CT, Mrs. Jessie Whipple, at Hampton: R. A. F., England,
 April 2S. 1918. Dear Mother: I am up here at Ox- ford, pretty nice place. I was sent here along with four other officers to form st new squadron. There are only six officers under instruction in the squadron now and three instructors, so
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
HELPS FREE WOOL
 FUND WITH $1oo Donation of Mrs. Charles Henry os- good Came at Opportune Time.

The Woman's Service League is grateful for the gift of $1oO from Mrs Charles Henry Osgood, who has prov ed herself many times to be a very generous friend of the free wool fun1
 This money was especially welcome at the present time, when the free wool stock was completely exhausted, while there is a constantly increasing call for socks for the soldiers and sail ors.
 It is impossible to have too many socks on hand, and any donation large or small, will serve to help the free wool cause along and provide knitting for many willing hands.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
A Cautious Emperor.

Kaiser Karl refused to have his agreement with Kaiser Wilhelm re- duced to writing. Afraid he couldn't make that mother law alibi go again with the Austrian people, or just. chary about trusting anything Ito a German treaty.--New York Her ald.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
FIaa Raising at Silk Mill.

A new flag was raised at noon on Friday at the Mechanic street silk mill of the Schwarzenbach-H Huber company with appropriate exercises.
 x-Mayor Allyn L. Brown made an address and every employe went with out dinner in order to attend the ex- ercises.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Death of Mrs. Hsmmond,s mo+h..

Mxs. James G. Hammond of New London, who was, Clara Turner, the well known actress, has just return ed from Cleveland, where she was call ed by the death of her mother last Saturday. @
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Soldiers Have No Vacations.

Congress should forego its promised vacation. with good grace and get to work. The boys in the trenches are taking no vacation.-Providence Jour- nal
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

Friday evening meeting of the Boy Scouts. Troop 12, was held in the Hugh Henry Ossood Memorial Parish House. Park church.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

A Holland county Sunday school association meeting is to be held on Sunday afternoon at 2.30 in the Con gregational church, Holland.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
When Germany Was Riaht.

The presence of half million American soldiers in France suggests that Germany was right, and that the Lusitania was, in fact, loaded with high explosives.-New York Evening
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Oil For Marlin Rockwell.

A car of oil was brought to the Marlin Rockwell factory on the troll ley tracks on Friday night about Il. 30 o'clock and it's contents siphoned into th-A 4A.~La at the factory.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Kiddy Club Brinas s1.e5.

The "Kiddy Club" six little girls of Thamesville, brought in s1.65 on Fri day, as their donation to the Red Cross fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

Section hands of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad re- ceived notice Wednesday of raise of 23 cents a day in their pay.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

" It doesn't take the average woman half as long to tell what she doesn't want as what she daas want
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

A Stoningt6n man, Dr. James H. Teeks, has been invited to make an address p North Stonington during the War Savings stamp drive.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

Wecheler, the Bargain Man. says price is no object. Must clean up the shoes and furnishings at S1 Frank lin street If you want real bargains see him today.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
NJ. H. HOLCOMB. Governor of Connecticut.

Let each and every one respond is the word that the comrn7ttee sends out To carry this through effectual1y a well organized canvass will be made of the community to, secure the sign ing of pledges, and their registration by authorized representatives as proxies. All persons sending such authorized proxies will be relieved of the necessity of appearing in his or her district school house in person to register the pledge.
 By pledging yourself you not alone demonstrate your loyalty, but yoA en- list in the army of thrift, which is swing it's funds through our National government, thereby giving the gov ernment much needed funds for war work, and making safe investment for yourself.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

The plant of the Laurel Glen line company at Laurel Glen is running day and night. on government orders The plant manufactures logging laces and shoe strings
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

The Two Mirrors was the title of a beautiful poem by John Troland, of Norwich, which appeared in the Springfield Sunday Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
OBITUARY.
Charles o. Landphers.

Word has been received ot the death in Placerville. Cal. of Charles O.. Landphere, May % 1a1s Mir Land phere was born in Montville, June 13, 1S45, and was the oldest son of the late Charles F. and Lucy A. P Land phere, and grandson of Rev. Reuben Palmer. Jr. He left home when a young man and has resided in Car- fornia the greater part of his life. He leaves two brothers. c. Tyler of Gro ton, Newton G.. of Montvlle, and two sisteds. Mrs. Alice E. Allison of -Hol- yoke. Mass, and Miss Eloise A. Land nhere of Montvi1le
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

Wechsler the bargain man, has purchased another stock of ladies and mems furnishings and also about 500 pair of ladies', mems and children's shoes and will place same on sale to- day at S1 Franklin street. Go and see him and get s2O0 worth of mer- chandise for S1OO.AadY.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

The one hundred and forty first birthday of the flag was marked here yesterday by a very general display ot' the Stars and Stripes.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

Poquonoc road, leading into Groton, is closed on account of work on the sewer Mitchell street High street and the shore road leading into the Eastern Point road are also closed for the same cause.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
VARIOUS MATTERS

Light vehicle lamps at s.5s o'clock this evening
 Huckleberries, blackberries and entrants have set very full.
 A double rainbow followed Friday afternoons thunder shower.
 St. Patrick's parish school closes the term and year Friday. June 21st
 The Casino at Atlantic Beach will be in charge of Harry H. Doty this summer.
 The new summer timetable goes into effect on the New Haven road next Sunday.
 At the request of the W. c. T. IT. this has been Flower Mission week ill number of towns.
 Several from here will go to Boston for the observance of Bunker Hill Day, Monday, the 17th.
 Barber wanted, Wauregan House Barber Shop, wages and commission good for $25 per week.-adv.
 At the Central Baptist church on Thursday evening there was meet ing of deacons to meet those desirous of joining the church.
 An appreciated contribution for free wool has been received by Mrs. John D. Hall, chairman of the local branch of the Woman's League. Tho ora hrpdrad and fartxy A ,e+
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15
Miss Eliza j. lsehuIze.

The death of Miss Eliza J. Schulze occurred on Tuesday at the Hunting ton home on Washintgon street follow ing a lingering illness. The deceased was about 75 years of age and was born in Wormelsdorf, Pa, the daugh- ter of Emanuel Schulze. The body was sent to Circleville. O., for burial.
 Oliver p. Way.
 The death of Oliver P. Way of Col chester occurred in this city on Thurs day following an illness of some time. He was born in Colchester on July 4, 1898, the son of John and Clarissa Palmer Way, He was widower and had been farmer most of his life
 Mrs. George Holmes.
 Emma R. McKay wife of George Holmes, of Brooklyn, Conn, died in this city on Thursday following a lin gering illness. She was born in Nova Scotia on Feb. IS, 1888, the daughter of Simon and Ellen Mckay. Most of her life had been passed in Connecti cut. Burial is to be at Hamilton Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

Protect your garden from blight and bugs. Use Bordeaux mixture, 35c a bottle, at Lee Se Osgood's.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

Arrangements have been made for a reduced railroad fare Of about one cent a mile for soldiers and sailors who desire to visit their homes be- fore going overseas.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

At Pomfret Center Episcopal church Rev. J. w, Areson of Grace church. Yantic, who is Connecticut's superin- tendent of the Boys Reserve at Storrs will officiate tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15


 Among honor pupils from the pa rochial schools about the state who are in Hartford this week to take the Mount St. Joseph competitive schoI- arship examination is [ a girl from the eighth grade of St. Patrick's school
 Branford has the honor of being the first town in Connecticut to send in it's quota for the American Women S hospital in Europe and has forwarded to the national association the sum of s41.77. the proceeds from whist party last week.
 The Norwich stores are featuring a fine line of summer stocks. Business as usual' has to be the slogan oi the merchant, expected to do his bit in every patriotic work or drive, and whose clerks, too. depend upon the success of his trade. ~
 A few more pair of hose, 12 1-2 cents, mems underwear 39c, children's sweaters S9c. mems white tennis shoes 9Sc; 50 pair of mems $500 tc S7.50 black and tan shoes S249. anG other wonderful bargains today at S1 Franklin street. Wechsler, the bar gain man, is there.-adv. 
 Fridays New London Telegraph said: Anna Cott, about 8, was ar. rested last night by Policemen Bevint and Cavanaugh on. the charge of stree walking. She approached severa sailors before being arrested. She sait ! sine came from Stamford and Yantic Postmasters have been notified tha requests of soldiers in the American expeditionary Forces for permission to have parcels sent them approved hy lieutenants, ade not honored Sucl requests must be approved by tn colonel of a regiment or higher au thority.
 A Hartford paper mentions that MT and Mrs. Leo A. Korper formerly o South Willihgton. and their daughter i Miss Elizabeth KorDer, and Mis- Rhoda Korper of Prospect avenue ] have opened their bungalow in Uuion vile where they will remain durini the summer.
 At a recent meeting of the Baptis i Woman's Missionary society held wit, | Miss Evelyn Cranska, the Moosu i Journal notes that Mrs. Charles W Gale of Norwich spoke in an inspir ing manner of the meeting of the na tional Goard of the woman's mission l a(,Niofu af At1ontho
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-15

Among honor pupils from the pa rochial schools about the state who are in Hartford this week to take the Mount St. Joseph competitive schoI- arship examination is girl from the eighth grade of St. Patrick's school.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
c. A. SIDlER SEEKS
LEGISLATIVE HONOR

c. A. sldler. one OF Josephine
county's prominent attorneys. has ut
the earnest solicitation OF a number
OF the taxpayers or Josephine coun-
~, consented to allow his name TO be
used as candidate for reprcicnta-
tive OF Josephine county In the next
session OF the legislature. Mr.. Sid
Ter has been resident and taxpayer
OF Josephine county for the past 10
years and Is intimately acquainted
with the needs OF this part OF Ore.
gon. lie said today that the next
session Of the legislature will be one
OF the most important because Of
war conditions. and that " elected
he intended to see that needful laws
pertaining to irrigation and mining
we're enacted. In speaking about
the embargo on cars for chrome he
said he intended. unless the embar-
90 was withdrawn. to demand It's
withdrawal In the name OF the state
OF Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
GAS COMPANY ASKS
CHANGE Of RATES

Fred A. Rasch, OF Portland. utili-
ties engineer and gas expert con-
nected with the public service COM
mission OF Oregon is in the city to-
day and will remain here during the
week with headquarters at Hotel
Josephine. Mr.. Rasch is here to
make valuation OF the physical
property OF the Oregon Gas & Elec-
trio company, which company has
asked for a readjustment OF rates in
Grants Pass.
April has been set as the date
for a public hearing and It is expect
ed that Frank J. Miller. II. H.. Co
rey and Fred Butchel, members OF
the commission. will be at the meet
ing. which will be held at the court
house.
Mr. Rasch states that he will in
vestigate complaints which are
brought to his attention and which
come under the province Of the COM
mission. as, he says, the commission
aims to serve the public at all times.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
Personal AND LOCAL

Roy Peterson went to Wolf Greek
this morning TO work.
4. c. Harmon. OF Love station, Is
In the city today.
r. Il. Lathrop returned this morn
Ing from a trip to Portland.
J. d. Msevicar returned this
morning from business trip TO
Portland.
John Hampshire aud Frank Bram-
we'll made trip to Wolf Creek this
morning,
r. X. Haekett spent "Wednesday
at Medford attending the Laymen's
conference.
W. N. Campbell. explosive inspec-
tor for Oregon Is In the city on on
cial business.
]. A. Eldridge left last night on a
trip TO Grangeville. Ida, Spokane
aud Tacoma.
T. Foster left last night Tor Top
penlsh, WASH. 10 work on the new
Utah Idaho sugar factory.
Mazda lamps at Rogue River Hdw.
r. 8. Bratton left this morning
for rhalheim, Cal, to be with n son
for the summer.
Miss Maude Barnes Is again at her
duties at the public library after n
siege OF the measles. lasting q week
or more.
Mrs. r. J. Bestul went to Port
land last night to be with her faith
er, whose condition Is gre sing more
serious.
Miss Mamie Gillette, who was re-
turning from San Francisco to Eu-
gene. spent several days In this city
visiting at the J. l.. Calvert home.
and left this morning for Eugene.
Mrs. Frank Huyler and two chill
dren went to Albany this morning
to visit Mrs. Huylcr's parents. Mr.
and Mrs. r. II. Giliillan.
3 w. y. Campbell and daughter,
Mrs. Gertrude Blrum. left this morn.
Ing for Klamath Falls to remain
during the summer.
J. II. Pennell returned TO Merlin
this morning from southern Call
fornia. where he spent the past
three months. stopping at all the
points OF interest
! Mrs. Fred Mensch returned last
night from Portland. where she
spent the past two months with her
husband. who has been working on
field notes In the Office OF the SUR
veyor general.
p. T.. Garmlre arrived this morn
ing from Meridian. Sutter county.
/, Cal. and went to Winona ranch to
inspect the Berkshire herd. Mr..
Garmire has been In correspondence
with Mr.. Steel with regard to the
purchase OF stock.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
ANYBODY CAN MAKE MISTAKES
Everybody Able to elunder. But Few
Are willing to Frankly Admit
They Have Made an Error.

Mistakes nrc things anybody can
make successfully.
l have known people. writes Strick.
land GILLIAN. In Farm Llfc. who seemed
TO fail nt every other kind OF manu-.
featuring who could make as splendid
specimens of mistakes ns one could
wish 10 see.
Yes, and do II easy
have made mistakes,
Yep. have.
used iu Think ! mnde none.
Now list ihnt think ~ one NJ thr
biggest mistakes I ever mudc or knew
about.
These days lind myself wnnderlne
n nm not the fellow who invented
them.
Sometimes fellow takes miss
that nobody else would take. nnd aft.
crwnrd finds out II was n mIss.take.
Anybody under twenty never ndmlts
that he has made n mistake.
Aud he II usually honest about II.
II anything goes wrong. blame Il
onto someone else.
After twenty-five he begins TO think
~ few he made when he was eleven.
by the time he IL forty-fye he win
forget the mistakes he made In early
youth because. In looking back over
the trull. the little ones Of childhood
are completely hid by the whoppcrs
he has made since he was thlrty-nvc.
I don't know why people have to
make mistakes
But they nre built that way.
Ibeheve i never made the same mis-
take twice.
This encourages me,
For as I look back ,vcr a mistake
dotted career believe I have reached
the point at which I cannot make any
mistakes without repeating.
But that may be n mistake.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
Tremendous Speed.

Fulmlnntc OF mercury. which II
used as the original dctonating charge
In torpcdoes, expands at u furious rate.
A writer In the Illustrated World
wakes cpmporlson between this rnte
~ expansion end IN express train trnv-
cling NJ ,l.c rate of 10 miles nn hour.
'1nhslnc." he suya. "elN0O feet n
sccoud--ln stcsd Of the ~ feet sec-
ond male by q inilea.minutc train
and ron viii kanw why illuminate Of
ncrcrry ;oing az ln your hnnd win
carry a finger with II aud yet not burn
your coat" That Ia the ultimate In
speed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
c. P. HOME GUARD HAS
50 MEMBERS ON ROLL

There are now 80 names on the
roll OF the Grants Pass home guard.
Wednesday night organizers met and
held an election for the three prIn-
cipal officers. captain. first and sec
0nd lieutenant, +. b, Oldlng receiy-
Ing the election as captain and Fred
A. Williams and Ralph Davis being
named first and second lIeutena nts.
Application was made today to tho
adjutant general for supply of
rifles and ammunition. which |, Is
thought will be supplied without de-
lay, and drilling will be commenced
In earnest. The company will meet
every Monday night at the court
house for drill and other drill nights
will be named later.
A majority Of the men signed up
have already been sworn In as depu-
ty sherlffs and all others will be
sworn in during the week.
Captain Olding has had eight
years OF national guard service.
three years in the Minnesota guard
and five years In the guard OF South
Dakota, holding non-commlssioned
offices and commissioned Offices up
to captain.
First Lieutenant Williams has
had eight years military training.
two years as cadet In preparatory
school, four years In the University
OF Iowa and two years In the Dodge
Light Guards at Council Bluffs. Ia.
Second Lieutenant Davis was
member OF the militia company
which was In existence In Grants
Pass In 1899 and later.
Non commissioned officers will be
appointed later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
COMING EVENTS

March 22. Friday-Ice cream socia
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Saltmarsf
to members of X. and l.. OF s. Ex
cellent literary and musical pro.
gram. Ii
March 23, Saturday--Called meeting
OF Ladies Auxiliary, 3:30, Cham.
ber OF Commerce rooms.
March 26, Tuesday--Reese Bros
Africanders. opera house.
March 30, Saturday--Meetlng Of
Pomona grange at Rogue River
Valley grange hall.
April 1, Monday--All Fools party,
given by Presbyterian ladies at the
T.. T. Ludden home. 2S
May II, Friday-Primary nominal.
Ing election.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21

See the studlous young man. How
solemn he is. His brow overhangs like
the back Of a swapping turtle, and ne
10 as ominous as the first mutterings Of
an earthquake. He burns the midnight
oil In great quantities. poring over pom
derous tones until he Is worn almost
to skin and bones. But never mind, he
will presently have ample opportunity
to rest. In a short while he will be ad-
mitted to the bar, and after that he
will not have anything to do.--Kansas
City Star.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21

Missouri Flat Iied CruSs--
The newest branch Of the Amer.
lean Red Cross In Josephine county
was organized yesterday afternoon
at : o'clock In Missouri Flat sey.
eral officers OF the local chapter ac-
companied by Miss IIorning. super
visor Of branches. made tho journey
aud instructed the members In the
necessary work. Thls makes total
OF seven branches and n auxlliarlcs,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
ousIlnsd ExpI.nstIon,

The teacher had asked the children
to tell her something about giants,
when one little boy blurted out: "A
giant Is an awfully--great--oh big.
big man" and then pause and.
fearing some one would think he be-
lieved In them, quickly added: But
most everybody knows there hD't
anyw
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-03-21
GARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to our
friends for kindness and sympathy
shown in our bereavement.
MRS. JOHN BANFIELD,
T. e. BANFIELD.
MRS. ELIZABETH BANFIELD,
ARIE BANFIELD.