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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-12

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trary Association meets IN the Library
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each month at 1880 o'clock. The offi-
GERS are: President. Mrs. N. R. q.
Morrow; vice president. Mrs. George
DeBolt: secretary and treasurer. Mrs.
}. Walter Barnes. Other members Of
the board are: Mrs. Jennie Engle. MrS.
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month at 1880 p. m. and last Sunday
Of each month at 1880 p. m. in the Req
Mems hail.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-12

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II 70 interesting 10 note that our Newspaper
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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-07-12

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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14

and Miss Ethel Bland, a nurse, in At lanta, Ga. MT. Bland was united in marriage the second time with Miss Margaret Lycette at the Sacred Heart church in Quincy, Mass, by Rev. Fa- ther Cuff in 1908.
 MT. Bland for ten years was en- ployed as machinist at the plant of the Tubular and Rivet company at Wollas- ton, Mass. Last June MT. and Mrs.
 Bland came to Hanover to reside. Dur ing his period in Hanover MT Bland made many friends among his shop mates who were grieved to learn of his sudden death.
 Zoelle Russell of Hallville was a Sunday visitor in Baltic.
 Thomas Burk returned Saturday af-
 ter a few days stay with friends in Worcester. Floyd Tiffany spent the week end with East Hampton friends. A number from Baltic attended a dance at Scotland Road hall Saturday evening.
 Cooking Demonstration. There is to be a demonstration of
 supper dishes this (Monday) evening
 at the Red Cross room in the town building at 7.30 by Miss Nellie J. Campbell of the county farm bureau. l. Miss Bertha Hallock is to meet the young girls of from 10 to IS years of | age to organize a girls club in home economies Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock in the town hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
PHOENIXVIlLE
Demonstration Lessons at Teachers Meeting-HandIe Mill Burned, Third Fire in Three Weeks,

Supervisor Bliss was in town We'd nesday and held a teachers meeting at the Center Miss Mary Wilbur gave demonstration lesson in Spelling, and Miss Wheaton in History.
 Attend Dance.
 A number from here motored to South Woodstock Saturday night to attend a dance given by Mir. and Mrs. Earl Andrews of Woodstock is slow ly gaining. winter with MT and Mrs. Lee Lyon. Mrs. Annie Lincoln is recovering from a severe cold.
 Mrs. H. c. Joslyn was a week end guest of her daughter Miss Gladys Joslyn, in WorceTter.
 William H. Clemens, Jr., of Abing- ton was Sunday guest at Roy Clem- ens'.
 Charles Clemens of Pomfret was caller on friends in this village Sat urday.
 Handle Mill Burned.
 The men of this village we, aroused a week ago Saturday morn ing at 5.30 by telephone calls for help from Eastford, as fire had been dis covered in Keith's Handle mill. The entire structure was burned to the ground, also lumber store house. The community responded to the call in a body but owing to the scarcity of wa ter the work of the bucket brigade was futile. MT. Keith and sons had conducted the business since before the Civil war. This is the third disas- trous fire here in three weeks an6 there has been three chimney fires.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14

mill tracks early in the week, but failed to arrive. A shipment, however, reached here late Friday afternoon. The mill whistle blew early Saturday morning, notifying the employees that operations were to be resumed. In or der to make up for the half holiday, the operatives worked until 6 o'clock Sat urday.
 Highest Water Since 1876.
 After the heavy rainstorm here early Saturday morning, in certain parts of the town, where the ground is lower than the highway, canoes could have been easily propelled. The branch of Beaver Brook pond which flows caster ly through the village was swollen to a greater extent than at any other time since the freshet in 1S76. The water flooded the yard at the rear of the Martin residence on Railroad street and reached the Methodist church, about 100 feet away. This brook emp ties into the Shetucket river at the grist mill and on it's course it carried several large cakes of ice which crash ed into different objects going down stream.
 Crowd Attends Carnival. The third night of the carnival be- ing given by the members of St. Jean society brought crowds from surround ing places. About 100 couples enjoyed 1 the modern dances. Prof. E. L. link | ham prompted for the square sets Blais' orchestra furnished music. Sorrow for William r. Buekley's Death | Baltic people were grieved to learn l of the death of William T. Buckley at his home in New London Saturday. (Mr. Buckley for a number of years l frequently visited this village. His l genial disposition and honest business l transactions won him many friends.
 Samuel Bland Dies Suddenly. Samuel Bland, ST. died suddenly at his home in Hanover Thursday night
 at 11.50 o'clock. MT. Bland had bem
 employed in the weaving department of the Airlie mills for the past six
 months. He returned home from work as usual, ate supper and apparently
 was in good health. After retiring he was stricken with the illness which caused his death.
 Medical Examiner George Thompson
 was notified and pronounced death due
 to- cardiac affiiction. MT. Bland was born in England anG at the time of his death he was 2 member of the Canadian Order of For,
 esters. He was twice married, two daughters being born, of the first un. !, ion, Mrs. Tressle of Springfield, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14

Sunday morning at the Methodist church the pastor, Rev. A. H. Withee. took for his subject Revival and Re- pair. Special music was rendered by the young peoples choir under the direction of Mrs. Thomas Travena
 Arrangements have been perfected for carrying out the group meeting plans inaugurated by the Methodist Episcopal church. The parish has been divided into nine groups, each group comprising from nine to ten families The pastor has appointed certain persons in each group to act as canvassers for the different inter ests in the church in their particular groups. The work of these canvass CTS will begin the first of next week Beginning Jan. 21, the pastor, Rev. Arthur H. Withee, will begin an evan gelistic campaign, visiting all the families in the group on enc day and holding a meeting in some home cen tral to that group the following even ing. A list of the families in the
 groups, together with a pastoral letter explaining the place of meeting, has
 been sent to each family of the parish. There, will be special music at all ! meetings and they will be open to any wishin gto attend who are not in cluded in the Methodist constituency.
 The different organizations of the | church are held obeisance to these plans during all the meetings.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
IN AND ABOUT WESTERLY
Members of Gibbons Family No Longer Town Residents Odd Fellows Attend Funeral of Charles M Palmer Barrett-BurdEc Mariage-Boy Bitten by Newfoundland Dog-Coal $i075 Per Ton.

five to exist. This includes absolutely necessary expenses.
 The price of anthracite coal in Wes- terly is fixed at $1O.75 per ton and $s.75 for pea size. Thirty cents a ton is charged for delivery.
 Representative Briggs of Hopkinton, for the finance committee, reported a resolution appropriating $15,000 for the suppression of the gypsy and brown tail moths.
 Westerly will have at least one en- try in the competitive examination on Feb. IA, for entry to the Annapolis Ma val Academy, under appointment Of Senator Gerry.
 The oldest person in Bristol, Mrs. Corneha H. Munro, 1O2, died in the Home for Aged Women, Thursday. She was born in Providence and re- sided in Bristol fifty years. It is noticed that the soldier and sailor boys from Westerly now at spend the weekend at home in such , large numbers as heretofore. Stephen Decauter Smith, 93, the old est resident of South Kingstown, died i Friday. He was born in the town and I was d CdTpSuIcI ny 11C Ao S0i vived by daughter and son. Those modern concerted bottomed | cellars are not as desirable as the ole ia shioned mother earth kind, in times when water flows into the cellar bJ reason of such severe storms as tha' of Saturday. The reason is plain. | A large Newfoundland dog attacked 1 Charles Sharon, age five. son of Al I eXander F. Sharon at his home in Joh1 street Sunday. The lower lid of thu
 boys right eye was lacerated, the ey' cut, and the right cheek cut in twt places. Dr. Scanlon cauterized thu wounds.
 At the benefit whist of the Altar SO ciety of the Church of the Immaculat Conception, held at the home of Ed
 ward J. F'enelon, first prizes wer
 awarded Miss Mary Collins and Rev
 Henry Bruno. The seconds went t Miss Isabelle Beauregard and Josepl
 l.. Lenihan. tr-.t
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
PLARFIELD
lmportant Red Gross Meeting Set for Friday Evening-Miss Frances Bas- sstte psad-lIiustrated Lecture This Evening.

Leon Meggs has returned to his home in Providence, R. L, after spend ing a week at Ovila Charron's.
 Miss Pauline Peitier and Edward Peltier spent the weekend with rela-' tives in Natick, R. I.
 Ovila Charron is seriously i'll with grip.
 An important meeting of the Red Cross society IS to be held Friday eve ming at the Soccer hall in Central Vil- lage at 8 o'clock. :, All the members from Wauregan, Central Village PlaiHfield and Moosup have been in vited to attend.
 Illustrated Lecture.
 The second in series of illustrated instructional lectures, given by Rev. William 4. Keefe, is. to be held this charged as the talks are only given to enable the parishioners to spend 2 social evening together The talk will be given at the Holy Name club rooms
 Maurice Starkweather, a sophomore at Plainfleld High school, starts to- day CMonday) as student at the Trade School at Putnam.
 Frank Dupont, member Of a regi- mental band stationed at Bridgeport is home on few days furlough. Death of Miss Bassette. Miss Frances Bassette, who has been a patient at hospital in Worcester died Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. Alexander Dougherty and son Walter, are in Providence te attend the funeral of a relative, who died as a result of burns received las Wednesday, when the gas stove se 1 fire to her clothing. c. N, Mathewson was Providence visitor Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
Local Laconics.

The woman suffrage movement is not strong in Westerly.
 An ice manufacturing plant is now receiving the attention of some of Westerly's capitalists.
 Attorney Clarence F. Roche, clerk of the Third district court, was away from his office Saturday by reason of Illness.
 The work of installing a new sys- tem of lighting will soon be com menced in the Memorial and Library building.
 Governor Beeckman has reappoint- ed Dr. Edwin R. Lewis of Westerly a member of the inland fisheries con- mission.
 The overflow of water near Thomp sons corners, Saturday morning, held up trolley traffic between Westerly and Watch Hill
 The heavy storm, followed by rain which worked away the snow, caused many wet cellars in Westerly Satur- iay morning.
 The tide was unusually high Satur- lay morning. so high that the dam be- low the Broad street bridge was hard y discernable.
 Mss Mary T. Healey slipped and fel ,n the ice in Granite street Saturday morning and sustained a severely Iprained wrist.
 Manufacturers of motor engines art considering the establishment of a plant on the Westerly side of tn, Pawcatuck river.
 It has been expertly figured her, hat it costs $1442.S0 for family O
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14

sent because of humps: Miss Annie Merritt, John Yeomans and Morris Cook.
 MT. and Mrs. W. B. Sprague who have gone south for the winter, are at present at Daytona, Florida
 Mrs. Emma Thompson was in Bol- ton Thursday, visiting her brother, who is i'll with tonsilitis. The higher room of the public school did not hold it's usual session Friday. on account of the illness of the teacher. Miss Hazel Carey. The delegates from Andover grange, No. 76, to the State Grange held in Hartford last week, was Worthy master George A. Merritt Others at tending from the local grange were Mrs. George A. Merritt, Miss Julia Perkins, Mrs. Charles L. Wright, c. Parker SternS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
RED CROSS MEETING.
Chapter Has 720 Members.

The annual meeting of Mystic Red Cross was held in Community hall Friday evening with large attend ance. The reports of the officers showed 720 members of the chapter. The treasurer's report showed a bal ance of $827.36 on hand. The follow ing officers were elected: Chairman James Cooper: first vice president, Jamina Burnett; second vice presi- dent Mrs. A. W. George; secretary, Mrs. Harry r. Hill; treasurer, Miss Josephine Dickerson: hospital supplies, Mrs. John W. Phillips; surgical dress ings, Mrs G. s. B. Leonard; knitting Miss Edna Wheeler; first aid, Mrs. Wilfred Lamb; membership commit tee. Mrs. J. F. Moves; civilian relief, Miss Hannah Miner; comorft bags, Miss Eleanor Fish: publicity commit tee Miss Bessie Heath; military re- lief Miss Lizzie Mallory: executive committee, Rev. M. P Hart, Benjamin l.. Holmes, I.a2c Cr2ndan
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
TO PURCHASE FACTORY.
Robinson Silk Company, Growing and Prospering, Will Buy Ninisret Mills Building.

Negotiations have been completed for the purchase from the Ninigret Mills company of it's factory building at Industrial place by the Robinson Silk company, occupants of the build ing for the last two or three years Three weeks have been allowed for looking up the titles and then the deal will be closed. Its business has been increasing steadily until the concern has come to be among the biggest and most substantial in the town. The company is also considering the pur- chase of additional land with a view sometime to putting on an addition to the mill.
 Completing Knitted Sets.
 The yarn for the aviation sets which the members of Fanny Ledyard chap ter, D. A. R., have been making is nearly all taken and the garments are ready completed. Only few more hanks are available in this lot.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
STONINGTON
Saloon Keepers Asked to Shorten Their
 Hours-Death of Miss Alice Gilmore
 Accident.

The selectmen have formally re- quested, as a war measure in the con- servation of fuel, that saloonkeepers change their hours, opening at in the morning and closing at 10 at night. The closing hour for Saturday is II o. clock. It is quite likely compliance will be made with the request, provid- ed Westerly falls into line. It is not ciassed as square deal for Pawca- tack dealers to close and Westerly dealers to remain open as at present.
 Stonineton Pointers.
 By reason of the illness of her moth CT, Mrs. Emma A. Eaton has been called to Douglass, Mass.
 Miss Alice Gilmore. daughter of Will liam J. Gilmore. died Saturday even ing. ill Hartford. Burial will be in Stonington.
 The Stonington board of relief has
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14

ffGSneG or iof0-HSNN~S'
 Samuel Bland. .--
 This is the week of the knlgnts or Columbus big drive for war camp funds, and as Baltic is included III the district this village will be can vassed by the Norwich council. A team has been organized for this place. The work in Baltic will be in charge Of Aime Gordon and in his energetic way he has been at work for some days making plans for the campaign
 The total amount to be raised IS s10,0O0, 900, of which sum the allot- ment for Connecticut is $10O, ,00o, ana the minimum quota for Norwich and vicinity is $10,000.
 The plan of the campaign calls TOT a house to house canvass, so that every one will have an opportunity to con- tribute.
 Mr. Gordon said Sunday:
 Everyone must serve in some way or another; if not in arms, then at home, working for victory and giving of his substance to succor those who are fighting for victory. The Knights of Columbus have been selected as one of the agencies for collecting funds for WSlAdIS WOIh d1iOA43 SAAS AAASAA A-A SAAN men in the service This work is for every man, regardless of race, creed or lodge affiliations; it is for all the soldiers or. sailors, wherever they may be-" s. It is expected that the people oi l Sprague will respond as generously te l this appeal as they have to appeals fol l funds for every other worthy project. The large amount to be raised makes i it imperative that everyone should con tribute as literally as possible, and the knowledge that generous contribu- ton will be big factor in helping tht boys in the service win the war should l be an inspiration to the people O Sprague to make their donations tt | this fund as large as possible.
 Coal Arrives, Baltic Mills Start.
 With the exception of the mule spin
 ming department, which was silent Sat urday afternoon the various othe
 rooms of the Baltic mills were operat ed. Friday afternoon the mills wer
 closed owing to an insufficient suppl,
 of water and a shortage of coal. consignment of coal was due on tn
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
Velveteen-Corduroy

24-inch Dress Velveteen. in black, navy and Copenhagen, regular $1.50 value, at........ 27-inch Velveteen, fast black, regular S1.75 value, at........ 27-inch Dress Corduroy, in rose, taupe, brown, plum, wine, green and navy, regular $1.25 value, at ...................
 5O-inch Coating Corduroy, wide vale in gold, regular $2.00 value at.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
CAMpBELL'S MILLS
Daniel Sullivan Injured by Fall on
 Ice-Flock of Fourteen Quail Fed,

Daniel Sullivan fell on the ice Thurs day when near the Kennedy cemetery and severely injured his head and left shoulder. He was unable to get up for about fifteen minutes, but man. aged to get on his load of hay and ride home.
 Mrs. Arthur Lowe. of Sterling Hill Willard Gardner.
 A flock of fourteen quail has been fed near s. L. Earber's house recent ly.
 Mrs. James Park and little daughter of Ashaway. R. l., are visiting Mrs. Parks parents. MT. and Mrs. Willard Gardner.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
ASHFORD
Sale of Timber on Taylor Place
 Thirty -Inch Ice.

Miss Mary Green of Eastford h back to her duties in the Center school.
 Mir. Redhead of Woodstock is stay ing for a time with his sister, Mrs oJhn Gardiner.
 w. M. Armitage has bought from H. c. Barbour and Son, and commenc- ed saving there the past week.
 Miss Elsie Stanton spent the weef end at her home in Union.
 Those who filled their ice houses last week found the ice 30 inches thick
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
WAURECAN

At the Wauregan Congregational church, Rev. William Fryling, minis ter, morning worship at Il, church school at 12, Christian Endeavor meet ing at 6.30, led by Miss Dorothy Tracy. MT. Fryling preached Sun day morning on Truth and Indi- vidual Faith. Subject of evening ad- dress, The Upward Look.
 The Ladies' Benevolent circle will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur E. Mott.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Oscar Saehse.

Mrs. Augusta Sachse, 42, wife of Oscar Sachse. died Friday at the Nor wich hospital. where she had been a patient for some time. Her funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home on High street. The Fruehichkeit Singing society con- ducted the services. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
 MT. and Mrs. George B. Browning of Pawtuclxet are spending a few days in town.
 Mrs. Charles R. Geer and two chill dren have returned to Boston after two weeks stay with Mrs. Geer's mother, Mrs Warren Packer,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
Wash Cloths-Towels

At 6c-200 dozen Wash Cloths (sec- ond quality), plain white and with colored border and in-
 itials, value 10c and 122c. At 11c-Huck and Turkish Towels
 also sale offerings in Towels
 at 15c and 19c. N At 19c-Fancy Jacquard Turkish
 Towels, value 25c and 371Ac. At 33c-Fancy Jacquard Turkish,
 Towels, value soc.
 At 42c-Fancy Jacquard Turkish
 Towels, value 65c and 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14

organized, with Lorenzo D. Fairbroth- CT, chairman, and Edward D. Bucklin clerk
 By falling on the ice near her home Saturday Nicholas Tucker sustained a compound fracture of his right leg.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-14
At $1.49. Value $1.75

4S-inch Storm Serge, sronged and shrunk, in navy, Copenhagen, wine, brown. plum and dark green-42- inch Granite Cloth, in navy, wis teria, brown and wine-42-i Wool Poplin. in navy, dark green and plum-42inc Whipcord, in black and navy-all at $1.49 yard, VaIl1e S175