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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05
Old Stories
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Lo-Zo Tys~n, /TyZ.~
Twenty veaGs Ago.
IMn ZfneS :

A telegram was received today con
,cylng the news of the death OF 0. II
Bassc+t in III Paso. Mr. Bassett had
considerable property interests herd
owning the BasSett building, Main and
Broadway, occupied by the Storu(
Hardware company and Stewart and
Dawson Produce house, and also inI
terested in the old Broadway COURT
house building, and other bits Of prop1
eTty.
Birney Dunn of Shawnee was in tow
today.
Bishop Meerschaert was an arrival
from Guthrie yesterday
DR.. Brengle and Charley Colcord
were arrivals here from Perry last
night.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05

The Boy In the New Amy.

Joy in ones work is the consmmais
tool.--Phillips Brooks. 4
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05
Huh

"Your husband tells me that yon
never listen TO word he says" said
Mrs. Naybor.
rs that So" replied Mrs. Gabb. "The
poor fool doesn't know that he talks m
his sleep"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05
Names Is Namea


{ Sale, i've, Al Arlington, Tenn.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05

There is a bachelor, member OF q
well known bachelors club that has
been culled over so often that the leav-
lngS are hopeless who apparently has
taken heart of grace from leap year, as|
he last week purchased a residence in|
the best portion Of the city He is in|
the lie insurance business, also, so the|
future, in whatever shape, will bel
doubtless we'll provided for and there
IS no induccmcnt lett unoifered.
Further information will be gven|
maidcnS who will write a personal let
ter enclosing stamp for reply.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton II Classen.
formerly OF PA West Ninth street, have
taken possession Of their new home at
Thirteenth street and Walker.
Miss Callie butcher Of Omaha is the
guest OF Mrs Oscar HalSell Later in
the week Miss Eva Halsell will come
for a visit with Mrs. Halscll and her
guest
Miss Edna Schneck will be married
January IS to Mr. George Sayles. The
wedding will be quiet home affair
Lines Worth Remembering.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05
Snmn LnrkY-

A lucky lout,
ls Hiram Halls;
Hes ALWAYS out
When trouble calls
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05
LukeMI1ike
His Column

DD(LTg" /OI8

Each question has two sides" said
llnud.
To Mr. Conn.
You see. there iE the wrong side. aud
The side you're on"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05
Fifteen Years Ago.

DR. A d Young, who has been laid
up with malaria for the past few days|
is able to he at his office again.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05

Attorney w. F. Wilson Is havinl
plans drawn for a 5000 residence
which he will erect on his North Broad \
way lots, in the near future.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05

George Barnes, who has been visiting
his parents. returned this morning I'd
the university at Lawrence, Kansasl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05
Ten Years Ago,

Creamery butter Is centL Egg1
10I cents.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05

Ralph Acres of Norman was in towr
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-05

Bishop Meerschaert was an arrival
from Guthrie yesterday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
ANNUAL REPORT OF sEcY
 OF TREASURY M,Apoo

Washington. Dec 1.-The financial history of Americas s part in the war is set forth by Secretary McAdoo in his annual report, drafted before his resig- nation and made public today by the treasury.
 "The payment into the treasury of vast sums in war taxes and from bond sales" saiG Secretary McAdoo,, land the transformation of our varied and task of winning the war have been ac- eomplished without shock or financial disturbance. The credit and business structure of the nation remain sound and strong. The result of the four Liberty loans are a tribute to the patriotism of the American people and to the economic strength of the na- tion"
 Throughout the report MT. McAdoo refers repeatedly to the remarkable achievements of America,s civilian population in providing the money and materials for war, and acting as the
 eager second line of defense" For the fifteen months ending last June 30 Secretary McAdoo estimated that the actual cost of the war with allowances for the governments ordinary ex- penses in ordinary times, amounted to S13.222,060. 900. Nearly half of this. or s6 499,0oo,0Oo, went into permanent investments, in the form of ships, shipyards, war vessels. army camps, buildings and; in loans to allies or to American war industries. Of the years expenses. 31.6 per cent. came from taxation.
 The civil establishment of the gov ernment during the year spent $l,507,- 0O0,O00. while the war department spent $5,6S4,000.0G0 and the navy $f,- 36S,0e9,0o0. For support of the army alone the government, paid out $4412,- ! 100000. The naval expenditures in- cluded the construction of new yes sels, machinery, armament, equipment, and improvements at navy yards. To- tai ordinary disbursements for the year amounted to sS,966 900 ,00e, and ordinary receipts, excluding money re- ceived from Liberty loans, amounted to $4,l74000,000. Loans to allies dur ing the year amounted to s4739 ,ooo, ,ooe additional
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
TAFTVILLE

The continuance of the Taftville Congregational church fair on We'd nesday evening was decided success as on Tuesday evening. The enter tainment consisted of three-act playlet entitled Helping Old Glory The cast of characters was as fol- lows: Fairy Queen (Self Sacrifice), Miss Dorothy Varley; Three Fairies Faith, Miss Elizabeth D. Borden; Hope, Miss Priscilla Krodel; Charity, Miss Mildred Dunlope; Three Pucks- Courage, Fred Smith; Patience, Ed ward Thoma; Endurance, Harold Heinrich; Golden Opportunity, Miss Eleanor Heinrich; South Wind Miss Selina Adams; Witch of Selfishness (who is later changed to Sweet liar. mony). Miss Nyra Warrington; Soldier, Ronald Smith Sailor, Curtis Hedler; Red Cross, Miss Nancy Brown; Food Conservation, Miss Elizabeth Newton; Liberty Loan, James Heap; Mir. Slack CT, William Moors; Mrs. Stacker. Miss Helen Aberg; Noel Stacker, Milton The entertainment was given by the primary and junior departments of the Sunday school. Flag drills were also given. The affair was on. a patriotic basic, being appropriate at the pres ent stage, which made it a great sue cess, and much praise is due to those who took part and in the capable man. ner in which it was carried out. The committee in charge were Rev. Arthur Varley Mrs. Asbel N. Beehe and Miss Mabel Hodgekinson.
 The pupils of the Wequonnoc and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
sEVEN-pAY DRIVE ON
 WAR SAVINGS STAMPS

The campign on the seven day drive for sale of war swings stamps begins here Saturday, Dec. ', and closes Sat urday night, Dec. 14th.
 Homes will be canvassed by patriotic women of the town under the able direction of Mrs. Arthur Lathrop
 Sales will also be made and solicited by the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts and the Camp Fire Girls. Prizes of war savings stamps will be given to mem bers of the three above organizations selling the greatest number of stamps during the campaign, a first and sec ond prize being given to the Girl Scouts and the Boy Scouts and a first prize to the Camp Fire Girls.
 Some very attractive window posters have arrived and will be displayed in the windows of the merchants, one in particular, coming from England. be- ing one of the most artistic posters ever shown here.
 Norwich must reach it's quota of s20 per individual if it is to keep up the pace set by other communities.
 It is requested that all selling agents for war savings stamps send in to headquarters all pledges for the purchase of stamps, redeemed or un- redeemed, on or before Monday, the 9th. This refers to all pledges which were redeemable by the first of, this month,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
S3,OOO VERDICT FOR ELEVATOR ACCIDENT

the hallway so that the muscles of one shoulder were strained and bruised, the muscles and fragments of both knees were strained and bruised and she sustained a nervous shock and had to spend over $2oo in doctors bills.
 Others to testify for the plaintiff were Beulah E. Moves, Matilda T. Hedlund, pr. James. l.. Harrington Alice M. Douglass and Florence B. Bemis The plaintiff then rested at 12.15 o'clock.
 The only witness put on by the de- fense was Herman Dimon, the elevator man. He claimed that Miss Bemis fell in the hall after she got outside of the elevator and that the operation of the elevator was in no way to blame for her fall.
 Both sides rested their cases at 12.3S o'clock. When court came in after the noon recess, Attorney Tracy Waller argued a motion that the judge direct a verdict in favor of the defendant, Judge Maltbie denied the motion. Attorneys Arthur T. Keefe and John c. Geary argued the case before the jury on behalf of the plaintiff and At torney c. A. Gallup and Tracy Waller were for the defendant.
 The following was the jury in the case: Patrick T. Connell, William Rogers, orwieh; J. Earnest Kennedy Preston: John N. Strong, George A Peck, Colchester: Edward A. Hoxie Lebanon; Frank B. Tillinghast, North Stonington; Nathan Berkman, Boz rah; Joseph Boucher, George Lacroix Sr., Sprague; John M Lee, Lisbon; Richard B. Tibbetts, Salem.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
BRIEF STATE NEWS

New Britain.-The present week will be the last in the campaign by Poles for the raising of $4S,000 for the Polish national relief fund.
 Waterbury.--Articles of association for the new Republican club of Water bury have been filed with the state secretary at Hartford.
 Bristol-The industrial condition in Bristol is still booming, regardless of the fact that war orders have been cancelled in some factories.
 Hartford.-SecEetary Edwin l.. King of the Pratt & Cady company has been elected treasurer of the company to succeed the late Bishop White.
 New Haven.-Of the 1,10o saloons in New Haven county, only one-third have applied for renewal of liquor license according to a statement of the county commissioners.
 Derby.-The celebration of the Brit ishers of the associated towns will be held here Saturday and Sunday, and the committee which has the affair in charge has planned for big time.
 Waterbury.-The city's budget for 1919, as laid before the board of alder men last evening, amounts to $2,1sl.- 4S4.S8 and will mean a tax rate of 2e. g mills, as aginst 19 mills for the present year.
 5ranford.-The librarians report for November for Blackstone library shows that the circulation was 6,s70; 5,443 at the main library, 1,067 at the Stony Creek branch and 14o in the schools.
 MiddletoWn.-At the meeting of the common council Monday night the members of the Middletown police Iforce were given an increase of 50 cents day in their wages. The new wage, schedule will affect all officers The men asked for $1 a day more.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
GOSHEN

The first snowfall of the season came early Tuesday morning. The beautiful snow was light, which made slippery walking and numerous falls resulted. Shrubs and trees were completely covered; 1t WAS an ideal day for hunt ing foxes and the hounds were heard hot on the trail during the early hours of the day.
 The body oF Miss Jennie May Tay- lor 1S, who resided in LakeYille was brought here for burial Tuesday aft efnoon.
 W. c. Thomas of Norwich was home over the week end.
 Rev. T. A. Williams, Mrs. Williams and daughter, Miss Oliver Williams, were visitors in Meriden, Friday.
 William Curry, snd. and family, with MT. Curry's Sunt of Springfield, Mass, were week end gusts at Crystal Springs farm.
 A. B. Kenyon, of Fair View farm, butchered four fat, spring pigs.
 C. H. Packer carried an ,Hsuranee of $1 900 on his dwelling house lost by the recent fire and $500 on the con- tents MT. and Mrs. PacHer are to make their home in Bridgeport for the win ter.
 M. Goidstein. who recently lest his barn by fire sold his cattle at auc- tion, Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
LOCAL GREEK CHURCH
 OPPOSES BuLGAR PROPAGANDA

Atrocities by the Bulgarians upon the Greeks in Macedonia have been made the subject of comment at @ meeting of Trinity Greek orthodox church of this city, and committee from the church has been appointed from the church to bring this to pub lie notice
 They point out that the Greek newspaper, Atlantis, states that the Bulgars have carried on against the Greeks in Macedonia the same policy of extermination that they brutally imposed upon the Serbians and they are now opening a propaganda in America to obtain the intervention of this country in favor of the con- tinuation of the dominion of Bulgaria over Greek Thrace and Serbian Mac edonia.
 Says Atlantis:
 With the whole world crying for Justice Bulgaria will get the punish ment she so richly deserves. And it is up to America to show that the blood of the thousands of Greek and Serbian victims of the Bulgarian furor during the last three red years of Macedonia has not been shed in vain, and that Bulgaria's old imperialistic schemes will ot survive her brazen treacheries and her ignominious de- feat. Bulgaria's ambitions are lead ing the Balkans and the world to a new war. Let LIS prevent this calam- ity by timely action before it is too late. &
 The committee from the local Greek shurrh consists of John Pondoles Diamantis Encyclopedias, James John, Angelo John, John Sencopoulos, An drew Malogritis and James Maniatis
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05

In the court on Tuesday the suit of the Colchester Farm Produce Co. against Jacob Goldstein and others of Colchester was settled after it had been partly tried. It was suit in which damages of $6,000 were claimed for breach of contract. The case irl- volved an agreement to furnish from 1,6000 to 1000 quarts of milk that was to be sent daily to Hartford. The jury that had been chosen for this casewas the following:
 Orrin B. Lefflngweil, Wm. Rogers, Norwich; Gustavus A. Holden, Pres- ton; John N. Strong, George A. PeckA Colchester; Frank K. Moves. Benjamin R. York, Lebanon; Frank I. Date, Thomas Newman, Franklin
 Joseph Boucher, George Lacroix, Sr.,
 Sprague; Richard B. Tibbetts, Salen.
 Miss Irene p. Bemis of New London.
 who sued the late Morton F. Plant of
 Groton for $10,000 for injuries received while getting out of an elevator in the
 Plant building in New London on April l 2S, 1917, was given verdict for $3,000 by the jury in the superior court hero on Wednesday afternoon.
 The trial of the case was started
 when court came in in the morning and the verdict was reached at 4.30 Judge W. M. Maltbie concluded his charge at o'clock and the jury re- turned it's verdict half an hour later 1 through Foreman Edward A. Hoxie of Lebanon.
 The plaintiff was the first witness l testifying that on the day mentioned she fell as she got out of the elevator
 at the first floor of the building and
 she was thrown up against the wall oi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05

A Hamilton avenue resident had a strange thing happen the other day when a cat which she had taken from Westerly. R. l., to her home was taken back to Westerly the other day the cat came back to Norwich to he surprise of the former owner.
 Private Frank Benson returned home Wednesday morning, having been hon orably discharged from service. MT. Benson was stationed at Camp Upton. \. Y.
 Hugo Ehrenberg has returned from New York, having spent the holidays there.
 Private Thomas Enright returned home Wednesday morning, having been honorably discharged from the army service. MT. Enright was stationed at Camp Upton, N. Y.
 Street Commissioner Fox has got Smith avenue fixed in very fine condi- tion and the motorists are thankful to him, as well as the farmer who hauls heavy loads over that street.
 John Dieto has resigned as partner from the Martin Rozyski & Co. They occupied the building known as the Davis slaughter house for their Garage. Mir. Dieto a we'll known mechanc throughout the vllagey
 At I.l5 tuesday evening six cars Of soldiers went through the village. They were returning home from Camp Dix They were all happy and having a good time. They were whistling and shout ing while going through.
 MT. Bullard has accepted a position with the Marlin Rockwell Co.
 Charles Charbonneau Of the subma, rine base is spending a few days a the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs Michael Charbonneau, of Central ave nue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
DONALD FRASER DIES OF
 PNEUMONIA IN FRANCE

telegram was received Tuesday. Dec. 3. from Washington by Mir. and Mrs. George A. Fraser of East Town street stating that their oldest son Donald died of pneumonia in hos pital in France Nov. 10. MT. Fraser had been on brief furlough in Southern France. Two days before returning to his department he was i'll with grip which later develoued into pneumonia. Two very brief let ters written by him from the hospital were received by his parents last week, telling of his severe illness, saying he was better and hoped soon to come home.
 Mir Fraser was born in Thorold, Canada, moved in early life to New Bedford, Mass, where he received his education in the public schools grad uating from the New Bedford High School. He enlisted right after war was declared being then only twenty years of age and was soon, over in France where he with other American troops became a part of the French Mallet Reserve and was in the thick of everything from the tirst. This organization consists of 700 fve-ton l American trucks officered by French
 
 and American troops and ammunition. l 'The trucks themselves if you examine them tell many story of transport under shell fire, tell of machine gum ners borne to the very rim of the 1 battle so that the gunners need only l drop from the ,cvamion, run across field and start firing st.. In one of his recent letters to home i friends he wrote Am at Chateau 1 Thierry just now, was at Soissons when the\ Germans first drive started, 1 then later after several moves went north to Amiens, sitter that campaign 1 we came here. Wherever the next big drive starts you can say we are 1 there. We have seen lots of hard
 work and long hours but am used to | it now. Am well and happy as can 1 be expected
 After being in or near all the ter
 rible fighting of the war, coming out ] of the battles unwounded, with the
 bright expectation of speedy home
 coming, the news of his death comes l with bitter sorrow to his home in I Norwich, to friends in New Bedford
 who well knew his brave courage fine, manly devotion and patriotism and to friends and neighbors here That one with promise of usefulness
 in the home land. one so fitted for life
 here, should pass on having given
 all to the cause of right, as well as
 all other young lives given, should in
 spire in those left the strong desire
 to render their best to home anc
 country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05

DIED.
 FRASER--Nov. 10. 1918, in a hospital in France, from pneumonia, Donald Fraser. eldest son of MT. and Mrs. George 4. Fraser of Norwich Town, New Bedford. Mass. papers please copy. L0yETT-In this. city, Dec. 4, 1918, paniei IL oVstt ased I'1S T6 eg yssrs sas aate Services at Gager'a funeral pariors, 70 Franklin street Friday afternoon. Dec. s. at l o'clock Burial in the family plot in the Liovett cemetery, Sprague.
 WILsoN-1n this city, Dec. {. 1918, Annie E Stanton. wife of the late George P. wilson, aged ss years. .
 sister. Mrs. Frederick c. Hazard, ais Broad street. Friday afkere0eh, Dee 6, at 4.90. Burial in Che family ploi in Cfiarlestown. R. I.
 CAMPBELI--In this city, Dec. 3, 1918 John Campbell. aged s4 years. Funeral from his late residence, Rock Glen, off Palmer avenue, Friday 1rning e rsgaee pas mass a' n Gsiofs, ss pstr.sR s1l church at g. Burial in family plp, in St. Pauls cemetery. Woonsocket
 R. l.. en arrival of automobile cor wHIlIAaD-In Westerly. R. T.. Dec. 3
 1918, Minnie P. Willard, widow 0i Charles Willard. aged 5s years. WRTGHT-In Ashaway. R. l., Dec. 2
 1878, Mary B, Wright. wife of Ja1ne' Wright, aged 51 years.
 ADAMs-In this city, Dec. {, 1913 Mary D. Miller, wife of Wesley F Adams, aged 73 years. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
NORWICH TOWN

Miss Cecelia Hale of New Haven has returned after spending the holi- day and the week end with her grand parents, MT. and Mrs. Albie L. Hale, of Lathrop avenue.
 The First Baptist church mission class held the December meeting on Tuesday afternoon with one of the members, Mrs. M. A. Welch, at her home, 76 West Town street. The af- ternoon was passed in a social way, as no special business was discussed.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edwin Vergason of New Haven, who have been spending few days at the home of MT. Yer gason's parents, MT. and Mrs. c. Fl. Vergason, have returned. MT. Verga- son, who is a Norwich Town boy, was florist at Reuters and a popu- lar young man here prior to locating in New Haven.
 Misses Mary and Sarah Buckley of Peck's Corner are in New York for an indefinite time with their sisters, the Misses Nellie and Alice Buckley, who reside there.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Greene have re- turned to their home on West Town street after spending the holiday and week end in Providence Sunday they attended service at EImwood temple, where the pastor, Rev. Dr. Sargent, preached a most interesting sermon. This is one of the churches that help ed to support the recent campaign of Billy Sunday during his two months revival in Providence.
 A few friends were invited to . supper Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Ida Thurston of Town street in honor of Miss Thurston's birthday as we'll as that of one of her guests, Miss Edna Herbert, of Griswold. Both young ladies were well remembered with gifts' The table was attractively arranged, in the center large birth day cake. The menu consisted of cold meat, escalloped potatoes, celery, sandwiches, olives, fancy cakes jelly and cocoa. Vocal and instrumental music closed & very pleasant evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05

ford into the Loomis house opposite the school house. They are staying in Willimantic for the present.
 The Christian Endeavor society held Pilgrim social in the chapel Fri day evening under the direction of Miss Helen Hopkins. 4 number of tableaux were given. Sandwiches and apples were served.
 Mrs Ann Towne spent Thanksgiv- ing in Greenpush, N. Y.
 Next Sunday will be devoted to the Every Member canvass. Each family belonging to the Congregational church will be called on during the afternoon.
 Among dinner guests at the inn on Thanksgiving day were Mir. and Mrs Swan and family of Norwich.
 Mir. and Mrs. Manning and daugh- ters, Martha and Gertruda of South Windham, and Norwich and Alfred Manning and son of Providence, were guests of MT. and Mrs. W. $. Chappell, Thanksgiving day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-05
EAST LYME TROLLEY
 PATRONS HAVE PETITION

A petition is in circulation in the East Lyme territory which is soon to be presented to the Shore Line troll ley road officials asking that all cross seats in cars run during the rush hours be abolished to. make extra room for strap hangers.
 Cars on sthe East Lyme line are run on an hourly schedule. Many patrons of the. line travelling between the Golden Spur and New. London are forced to stand up and retain an up- right position by hanging to a strap.
 Cross seats in these cars provide seating accommodations for 45 per- sons. Standing room remaining in the cars with cross seats will permit crowded accofnmo odations for 3S more passengers. The conductors say the number of standees during the rush hours is never less than 40 and fre- duently runs in excess of 50.
 By the removal of the seats and the installation of more straps, the pe- titioners point out to the officials that 116 passengers can be accornmo- dated with standing room without be- ing crowded. Figuring on this basis Will permit each standee to occupy two and one half feet of space with out being forced to stand on the feet of his neighbor.