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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-14
GREAT FUNDS FOR FIRE SUFFERERS.

The smoothly working and intensive machinery of the
State Safety Commission has been employed during the past
three weeks conducting statewide drive for the accumua-
ton of funds the relief of fire sufferers In fact
ty directors the demands to be made them and
already organized their individual counties to handle relief
work Immediately. #..r.. .s* 49,. 49,. .
Almost before the county directors had received their in
structons checks and drafts began into the head offices
commission at St. Paul great deal also sent to
Governor Burnqus direct
This is only another instance where organization OF
this proven its worth While organized primarily as
war need has readily responded to all calls in
that has demonstrated it's value to the state and It's
people. s.za.. .~-,,-.. - : .
There great for clothing furniture provisions
ETC. Cold is adding the suffering Of the people
we'll the influenza epidemic The great heart of people
open people who have suffered greatly in
this great calamity.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-11-14

board of education is going to look into the matter
policies for the various buildings Reminds OF
the discovery of three cubaors the high school building
Superintendent Bocom first got the job He thought
they belonged school farm and out they went The
surprising part Of it all that the insurance premiums
dropped nearly $3.50 by the
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

The United States fuel adminlstra-
tlon has announced that pending an in
vestigation into the increase of 200 per
cent in the number of coal and coke
distributors, in the last seven months,
no additional licenses to distribute
these classes of fuel will be issued.
1t is believed that many of those who
engaged in the business of distributing
coal and coke since the adoption Of the
purchasing agents commission plan
last March, have contributed neither
skill nor experience to the distribution
of coal in way to insure the success
ful prosecution of the war.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
That's How It's Done.

A black mammy's recipes for her
cakes: "Why, sure honey, I'll tell you
less how to do it. Yo1 takes as much
meal as you wants, mix in some hour
an three or four aigs, put in milk
,nouph to make it thick as it oughter
be; don't forgit pinch or two o. sait
and a good-sized lump o butter; drop
in a little sugar, too; den fill de little
pans an put 'em in de oven
till deys done, honey
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

morale of the soldiers Mt home and
overseas, thereby contributing direct
" to the success of the American and
allied arms. plan is being evolved
to enlist women In every community to
become soldiers In the Sunshine Di-
vIsion." their services not necessarily
taking them away from home. Par
ticulars may be had from one of the
sponsors of the idea, Maj. Al Z. Oakes.
now stationed at Southwestern Life
building. Dallas. Tex.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Have No Silly Belief in Luck.

All successful men have agreed in
one thing-they were causationists.
They believed that things went not
by luck, but by law. Belief in COM
pensation-or, that nothing Is got for
nothing-characteriz all valuable
minds.-Emerson.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
"THE SUNSHINE DIVlSION"-
WOMEN'S ARMY

The Sunshine Division" is the name
OF newly organized army" made up
of women who want to help win the
war. The Idea originated during the
recent concert tour of army camps
made by Margaret Woodrow Wilson.
the presidents daughter. AS the name
indicates, the new army has a special
responsibility for Strengthening the
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Changes Always Going On.

Nothing in nature is absolutely per-
manent. Changes are going on slowly.
but steadily, every moment, parts of
the earth being elevated above the sea,
parts sinking below it. the ocean wear
ing away the coast in one place and
building it out in another, and so on
to infinity.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Steam Enoine Helped.

II Is an historic fact that the devei-
opment of the steam engine enabled
England to stand the cost of the wars
with Napoleon and speedily enjoy
more widespread prosperity than the
country had ever before known.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
paner From Bark.

Over so kinds of Sark are now used
10 manufacture paper, besides banana
skins. bean stalks. pea vines, cocoa
nut fiber, clover and hay straw. fresh
water. weeds, seaweeds and over 1oo
kinds of grasses.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26

a
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1 to a
hang up n ia
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Optimistic Thought.

A city does not prosper that shakes
with sedition and is rent by evil coun-
sells.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-10-26
Another rheorv Shattered.

Fat people don't really laugh louder
than thin ones. 1t just shakes 'em up
more.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
HOLDS COURT LATE
 TO HEAR ARGUMENTS.
Judge KeeIer Reserves Decision in
 Sio,too Automobile Case.

Judge John Fl, Kee3er sat if the superior court here until o'clock Wednesday evening so that the argu- ments might be completed in the $fo,- 900 damage suit against Frank T. Preston Of kifingfr for injuries re- ceiTed by 8 3 year old boy, Safafini Mo11tesi, of West Thames street. The boy was struck by an automobile be- longing to MT. Preston on Aug. 5, 1s16, in ihe street in front of the MeAtesf house.
 ESidence in the case was presented a. week ago before judge Keeler. but the arguments had been postponed by agreement of the counsel ill the case
 Attorney 4Allyn l.. Brown opened for the plaintiff and was followed by At toiSney A. N. Pierce Of Waterbury. who represented the liability company that carried the insurance for Mir. Preston and was eentes.ihg the claim of dam ages by the plaintiff The concluding argument was made for the plaintiff by Attorney Roderiesl aA. Douglass, and Judge KsAier reserved decision.
 Plaintiff and fefeAdant make diverse claims as to how the accident happen ed when the small boy was hit in the Street in froat of his home and sui fefed fractured skull with which he was sh the hospital for 2S days The plaintiff claims that the boy was cross ing the street from the east to the west side in a diagonal direction and was struck behind the right ear by the leTt hand forward end of the automo- bile. The defendants claim that the boy was an the other side of the street just before he was hit and that he came but suddenly from behind an ice wagon,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
Dandruffy Scalps
 Lead to Badness

If you have dandruff you must get rid of it aHick-its positively danger. ous and will surely ruin you hair if you don't
 s~pandiiiffy heads mean faded, brittle gray scfagg1y hair that finally dies and falls out-new hair will not grow then you are bald and nothing can help you.
 The only sure way. to abolish dan dfuff for good is to destroy the germ that causes it. To do this quickly. surely and safely and at little expensei there is nothing so effective as Paris ian sage. which you can get from Lee {. Osgoed Co. and good druggists everywhere. It is guaranteed to ban ish dandruf, stop itching scalp and falling hair, af1d pr5m6te new growth, of the cost, small as 1t is will be refunded
 Parisian sage is a scientific prepa ration that supplies all hair needs afi antiseptfc liquid neither sticky or greasy, easy to apply, and delieately perfdmed
 If you want beautiful. soft, thick lustrous hair and lots Of it, by all means use Pafisian sage. Don't delay
 -begin t6ffight-a little attention flow insures abundant hair for years td come.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
SAILING REGULATIONS
 FROM THIS PORT
To Be chtained From Naval Routing
 oi4eer at Newport.

Ship owners, agents, and masters of vessels in the Second Naval District. in all ports from Chatham. Mass, to New London, Conn, inclusive. desir- ing the Information regarding the reg aiaEon or route of the sailing of their vessels from this port are advised to SnteTsdew the section commander of Ghe nearest section, or communicate w~-tA the naEal routing officer Lieut. x ". Beliany comma ndant's office, Naval Station, Newport, E. H. tele- phone Newport, No s4o0-Extension 155. Vessels at sea should be p1epared at any lime to receive instructions to
 bat into the nearest port, or to alter thsir renrse. These requirements are entirely outside the customs control ana the haibor regulations at present in force under the orders Of the sec s-etafy of the treasury. It is desired that ali tAfeFr1aa tibn collected by naa. riRe1s be communicated to the aid for informant tion, New Lende@, Cenn, Box 244. New London. Conn, telephone NAw .Lendon. No. s6s, st the earliest possible moment.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
klTEMAue CAMP IS
 SOON TO BE OPEN
  jbfisr Naval Rssefvists kFs to Train on Yaeias.

Kltsmaug st eaThp DeWsy Sf the 3tiSi: to readiness for tRs eof1ihE of tie boys for the Summer course of train i. ing. The camp win open now iii a few weeks.
 Special arrangements are in order fof Furnishing the boys with practi- gal sea training this summer. ths cruises being along L6hg Island sound to New York on private yachts, 6f- fered by the owners.
 Thirty owners of sailing craft and other craft have come forward and volunteered to take out from nfe 10 90 ca6gts ei every trip.
 ebaries v. Leavitt Of 2go Broadway, New York; and of the Annsrieai
 Yacht club of Rye, was the first td take up the idea of giving Junior Na val Reservists practical sea training on yachts this summer, and he called I meeting which was attended by about s5 yaehtsnhen. Including c, 0li- yer Iseiin. H. de Parsons, Nelson Macy who was made secretary of the coin rnittee, and Conrnele@e W. ". Howe Of the American Yacht club, who was chosen chairman
 Since the meeting. at the invita- ton of Mir. Macy. various clubs around New York and New Jersey have ap- p5inted local committees to interest their members in taking the Jnnisr
 Naval Reserves Oh pfaetfse cruises Among the clubs that have been fnest active 50 far in the patriotic under taking are the .Larehmont Yacht clab the American Yacht club eS Rye, and the Ofiehta Yacht club Of Maniaro neek. The chairman of the OriAnta is Joseph Blister of esn BreAaway. and lis associates are Commodore Swep son J. Brooks, William Samuel JeA1 son and James Lawrence. This clah has combietea arrangements to take care of 30 cadets week, heginniag July 1.
 Mir Leav:tt has personally applied for two cadets for his yacht and Sam uel Thorne, Jr.. has requested two young sailors for his sleop. Tine per sonal applications of other beat-oHh CTS are pending
 Christopher Hannevig of Glen Cove has also offered the use Of his famous ] racing yacht. the Exen, to train Jun fer Naval Reserves this summer. Int Exen, formerly the Germahia, is thE yacht that beat the kaiser's yacht | few years ago
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
Postmaster examiaa4sen.

At the request of the postmaster general of the Leasea Statss eas-H ser eiee eesmwissiea has ahfeInee5 an sx- aanihatfeN to be held at Serwdch Conn. on June 10. IBIS. fol the posi- ton Of pestznaster at Katie. TAas ef- Zee has an annual eonrensaszon 5f s13bo.
 To be eaegfhle for the examination an applicant must he citizen of the Enite6 States, must actually reside within the delivery of the eTiee and have so rssfHed at the time the pres efat vacancy occurred.
 Applicants must have reached taaaSf tSaHty first but s,et ther sexi4y fifth aiFsladay on ths dass of the exarllna- . tihh.
 Application Form 3e4 and fan iA- sarrae4ioa epspArhing the require nfeats Of tie exagnina SidE saay bs se- eared fro1n the postmaster at the place of vacamcg or frsan the civil serrSce benfnissiea. Washsnssnn. D. '. Applications should be properly ex- ecuSeH aaaa 1 .ea <A the a5SA6aissSnh . st at Washington, 6. c. la time to srrAhse fer tAk sxaznina4trn sf the ap- ssaiAAaat
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13

The third successful session or the big Moose Carnival Wednesday night passed with big crowds swarming over the Battle Grounds to enjoy the won ders that are presented with the many amusements that are combined to make up tho famous Finn's Overland Shows. Starting early in the even ing men. welnen and children visited the entertainment grounds to view the many features and wonders that are included. Everything was in 8 busy 1shirl and although bigger nights are expected, the lrst three nights have been most successful. Every Moose has been present to view the features as well as thousands Of friends of the members of the organization Messrs Andrews. TTasteGt and De Rusha the c1mmittee of the Moose. have been working d3y and night to make the carnival a successful one and the sup port given so far has been loyal. Ev- cry Moose has given his efforts to push the carnival to a profitable close and backed by hundreds of features of the Finn organization has met with ar excellent reception from Norwich ties
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
FUNERAL.
Arthur A. Gaudsfts.

Funeral services for Arthur A. Gau- dette were held from ilis late home in FoluntoWn Tuesday morning at S30 A requiem high m2gs was sung at St. Thomas church at 3 o'clock by Rev: R. P. Morrissey During the service Face to Faca and Aurevoir were ren- sered by Miss Marie Cassaysnt of Jhwctt City. The following friends acted as bearers: Frederick Racine. Paul Peltier and James Burby Of Plainf1e1d and Victor Dupont of Vol untown Relatives and friends were present from Boston. Worcester, Dam ielson Webster, Piainfeld, Jeweft City and Glasgo. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, Jewett City.
 Undertaken John Hourigan had charge of the funeral arrangements
 Among the many floral tributes were the following: Pillow from wife. heart
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
lakBnlIIlgtisl
THE WEATHER.

Norsieh, TEufsday, June 1a, 1sts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
GOVERNMENT ORDERS
 FOR THE RED CROSS sfins on Urgent Need For msFs Workers at Once,

The success of the. var fund cam : paign has brought ereodras cement to the many friends of the Red Cross in Norwich. But the work of the chap ter must be maintained with uhfail- ing loyalty.
 Not only the regular work; special government orders. have just been received, which Bring a greatly in creased defnaf1d fof workers. An urgent request. Is made to those wh6 are familiar with the work to be as regular in attendance 1t the head quarters as is possible. ea special in vitation is extended to the women of Norwich to lend their assistance. in order that these increased demands may be met
 Thers is i5 way in which %e can rut ourselves in more direct touch with our soldiers and sailors than through this department of the Red Cross.
 For the Executive Committee.
 JOSEPH H. SFf5DBN Chairman.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13

In a brief caucus lasting about 2o minutes and attended by about 40 re- publicans in the town hall on We'd nesday evening, the delegates of that party to the state convention at Hart ford on June 9 and 2s and to tha con ngressional and county conventions We're elected, and the town committee as well.
 :. Town. committee Chairman Henry Fl. Pettis called the caucus to order and Herbert NJ Lerou was elected chairman, with Harry L. Peterson as
 Tie delegates were elected as fol- ,stats-xibert J. Bailey, joseph H. Henderson. Arthur c. Brown, Win L. 6 GGonMgrsssiohal-charles M .L stewart george W. Weller, c. F, wells, Martin :. CSnnty-Ahdrew E. Davies, A. D. zsbtiskie, Edward Crooks. Walter NJ. The following was the town commit tee chosen, all being re- elections ex- cebt Arthur C. Brown, wflo takes the place 6f A. T. Cherry. Who is about
 Fifst ,disEriet, Henry If. Psttis, Ebgn Learned, .-AEthur c. Brown. Second district F. J: Woodworth; Third dis trict, George L. Chesbro; Fifth dis Casper. K. Bailey.
 No deIegatss to probate and sena- torial conventions such as had been elected At the. democratic caucus .on Tuesday evening were elected at tds republican caucus Inquiry from the town committee chairman elicited the information that these ~ were. to De elected in the fall and that 1t Vas a mistake for the democratic caucus to
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
REPUBLICANS EJECT DEIEGATEs
In Caueuses Held in Norwich, Preston and SpAgue-Tewi Committees Also Choseft-Norwich Committee Is Re elected Throughout Except For Ffffng One Vacancy Occurring

elect delegates to the probate Con. vention now.
 Preston Republicans.
 Wednesday evening tie republican T caucus Of the town. of Preston elected delegates to sthe various conventions. The esueffs vas he'd ii the town hall With William E. Mitehel as chairman. Sherwood E. Potter was clerk. There were about 5 present. Tie followins $ delegates were elected:
 Stdte-J. E.. Bates. John P. Hotowell, William E. Mitchell and George Mans : field
 Congressional-rrunibul WhitHiareh, Frank Warrington, William E. Street, William Whitfsiafsh. t6rias--sfigfT Sod 5. Potter, Ar thur E. ,shedd, Eekford Pend1eton; Clifton D4wley.
 -Probate@Chafles Hardness, R6ssitef WiiIstt, Charles Maynard, Theodore slleriff-Albert Benjamin, Charles Conrad, Edward Hollo%ell, Chaf1ss H D Ths 'ff5li0wiag were elected t0wf committee Sherwood B, Potter. Az. thur Whitmarsf, Harry Myers. sffagus Republicans. Wednesday, eveaing at tic republican caucus fof the t6wn Of spfagus ths following delegates Were elected;
 State convent 6 of-Wii1iani sG. Park | Hanover: Louis J. Fountain, Baltic. senatorial conyention-Henry Be langer, Sr., Herbert P. Watson. botF of Pautipaug Hill. Conaressional Y Thomas Wedsker John .C. stevens, both. of Baltic. Probate apoisoh Beianger, Arehtii | P. cote. both Of Baltic. The town committee Was elected. d follows: John c, Stevens, Oscar An: dsfson and .ChaflAs D. Barnes of Bal : tic; Herbert c. Watson of Pautipa u3 Hill and William G. Park of Hanover.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
WEDDING.
cManus-Ho ouIinan,

A pretty wedding was solemnized, at St. Mary's church on Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock when Miss Bridget Madeline Houlihan was united in marriage with John McManas Of this city Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurioe was celebrant of the nuptial high mass. At the offertoly an Ave Maria, was rendered by John J. Sullivan. The couple were attended by Miss Gather iNe Kehoe of Waterbury, a cousin of the bride. and James F. McManus, a brother of the groom. The bride was gowned in victor blue geor3ette crepe and carried a bridal bouquet The bridesmaids gown was of pink geer- gette crepe and she carried sweet peas. TEe bride is the daughter of Mrs. Bridget and the late Thomas Hoali- han of 191 Boswell avenue The groom is the son of Mrs. Margaret and the late John McManGs of T Maple Grove avenue. Following the cere- mony a reception was held at the home of the bride. where she received many handsome gifts. Following a short wedding trip. the couple will
 make their home at Grove street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Lucy Clarke.

Lucy Wheeler Gardner. wife of the late Lyman Clarke, of Mantle, dicI Tuesday evening al the home of her daughter, Mrs Henry L, Valiant, No 609 Franklin avenue, Hartford, after a long illness. aged S5- years. She leaves two daughters besides Mrs. Valiant They are Mrs. James C. Burr and Mrs. Fred F. Burr of Mid dletown; also four grandchildren, Hel- en Burr. daughter of James C. Burr, Ellsworth Burr, JeanAette Burr and Mrs. Raymond Hazard of Hartford, children of Mrs. Fred P Burr. She was the daughter of Mary Miner and Henry Gardner of Waterford and was born in New York Sept Is, 1SSo Her grandfather, Stephen Miner, was in the War of the Revolution. Her brother, the late Thomas Gardner, of New London, was wounded at Antie- tam. and her nephew, Gardner Weld. Of New Britain, is in the 101st Ma chine Gun battalion and on the firing line in France
 The funeral will be held from the home of her daughter and burial sia be in Mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
AUCTION STARTS Af
 WfNsLow WILLIAMS PLACE
eid PahHafa Aussm6BiIs Was sSta on
 Bid of $i32.

Going 6iee. going twice and sold to the ffian With the straw hat in the back Of the crowd was the phrase most tised by Aletioneers Witter and Hydk at tie auction at the Winslew T: Williams blaee in Y.antic Wetlnes- day; When. a large quantity of farm implements, wagons, sleighs, har= nesses, hoHseh6ld goods and other ar ticles. too numerous to mention we're readily knocke ddown to buyers who came from far and near.
 Buyers were on the grounds bright ana carly but the atefioneefs were not Sd punctdal; but when they did start things began t6 move rapidly and the bidding vas aetlve. The farm imp1e- rnents, wagons, ete., were sold in the barnyard to the west of the stately mansion during the fnefhliig and ear ly afternoon ana brought fairly good prices for an auction, but Which were far below tie actual Worth of the dr. ticles. Among the ffbst notable things for. sale Was the old Pan1aro auto rd6bile, the nfst foreign car to Be e%ned in this vicinity, ahd probably selling at that time afound sf0,ge9.
 The Bidding stafted at S25 and the eat', was finally knocked down for $152. A pair ef horses brought $359 FaIiu .S1C9SuS anu NctSOllS ui GHSl4l lFOUl si1 tb s57.
 Late in the afternoon the sale of the household goods was taken up and q number ot pieces of furniture < ere disposed of at moderate prices. Some very fine Japanese and Chi nsse ware Drought good prices. An olG ship model was Knocked down at so.
 The t#o auctioneers Were first class and interspei-sed their running line of taik with many humorous remarks ana W1ttieisms
 4 jink dealer and another man who thought they had purchased the same article, Which was an old fashioned forssshoe dinner gong met. and one seeing the article ifl possession Of the other started to take it away from hifn. one grasped one side and the other hung ,of to the opposite side
 and d tug of war ensued until it waE settled by an. arbitrator who pointed 6ut tho riGhtful owner
 1 The weather conditions were not oi ths best but the majority oe the peo pie stayed until the finish when Q large hlnhber, of. articles yet remain to bc disposed Of today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
FOUNDERS AND PATRIOTS.
Annual JuAe Social Meeting Attendes
 by Norwich Members.

The annual social June meeting of the Connecticut chapter Of the Found. CTS and Patriots of America was held on Taesaay. over 50 delegates assgm- e4el at il o'clock for. the opening ses- sion in the bali room son the hotel roof garden.
 Mrs. Frank A. Cerein, state presi- dent Of the chapter. presided at the th8esihS.
 Delegates attending the session from this part ef the state were: Norwich, Mrs. BsatiaM Fitch, Mrs. Nelson D. Robinson and J. 6, Preston: Staniag~ ton. Mrs Ludwig; Mystic, Mrs. I4sgig z. Allyn, Mrs. Benjamin Holmes, Mrs. Ira \. Hoxie
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
DIED

IATHAM-Zn Hartford. June II, fo1s> CghGnja A. Rfehardson. wife of the late Charles Q. I-atfss0-z formerly ei Mansae1d, aged 65 years. PALMER-In, New London. I9Ec 10. 191S,- Sylvia Kissam. Daughter ot CoGrtlaad Kisssm and Mary RUdd Palmer. in feS 14th year swAS-1n Norwich. Jdne 72 1918. Minnie F. widow Of William Nj. Swan of Poquesanack, aged 49 years. Funeral services will be held in the Preston City Eongregati atipaal church Saturday, June F. at 2.30 p. m Burial in Preston City cemetery. 1I0asMJss--In Norwich. JnRe 12. 1918, Emma, wife Of George Holmes, aged 57 years.
 cLARkE-In Hartford. dune 11s-1s1S. Mrs. Lucy Wheeler Clarke, widow of I4Sdnan Clarke of Mantle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-06-13
Observe foaepenaebce pay,

Every community in Connecsfctst fs being urged to arrange for the proper observance Of Independence Day, July soldiers are fighting in France for the principles of freedom laid down bY the signers of the Declaration of In pendenee
 War bureaus and town committees Of the Connecticut State Council Of Defense have received special com fnandoaSions this week from the S5oI1n eil ealing attention to the urgent need of preparing for the sort of celebration that will do honor to the nation, the state, and the lads fight ife- ssoNer there"