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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-14

Flvo thousand people attended yesterday
INC open air band concert and tho tirst COM
nnniiy sing held at BYRD Park unGer Tile
auspices OF the War Camp Community Ser
vice. STEMS Band performed ana tho
sing WAS led by Henri Beaugard. Tho
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-14

:l2. North Seventh Street. fell beneath a
switch engine at the Richmond. Frcderic<s-
burE ana Potomac Shops yesterday after
noon about ,o 3 o'clock and had q foot so
which ran over II. that amputation may h.,
necessary; The boy was taken 10 the Me-
made TO avoid amputation OF the injured
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-14
Confederate Museum

Twelfth and Clay Streets
Open Daily: 8 a. NJ. TO r. NJ
ADMISSION % Cent,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-07-14

A9cordinE to officials OF the Grace Hos
Pltal late last night. Conductor w. H. Orig
,cr, who was taken there Saturday suffer- ac
from several knife wounds said to have
street was sufficiently recovered yesterday
20 oe disShatsed from the hospital CriElar
was sd lid to have been injured after a con
trovorsy with the Bell woman ON d Broad
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
w EST TERLY.

A motion for a new tris-- - the case 1 of Bessie Netherwood against Samuel | H. Davis. administrator of the estate of Mary J. sCrandalI. was, denied by Judge -Blodgett, of the superlor court who heard the arguments at Provi- dence Thursday. Judge Herbert w. Rathbun and John J. Dunn arguing | for Mrs. Netherwood and Harry B. Agard for the administrator. This is
 the case that had been in the West erly probate court for more than a year when two alleged wills of Mary J. Crandall were submitted for pro bate. It was claimed that the second will, which Mrs. Netherwood present. ed, having found the document after she had submitted the first will, was the latest and the proper one to be probated. Administrator Davis stated
 that the second will was a forgery. After several hearings Judge Ed ward M. Burke. of the probate court, admitted the first will From this Judgment appeal was taken to the su- perior court and the action of the pro- ed the motion for a new trial. and the arguments were made before Judge Blodgett. The judge said it was the most remarka ble case he had tried and that he was inclined to grant the motion for a new trial. but could not on the evidence given when the case
 was on trial in the superior court He said the proof waS convincing that the
 second will was not what it was
 claimed to be by Mrs. Netherwood the last will and testament of Mary J.
 Crandall This was shown when Mrs. Netherwood while on the witness stand wrote the word Danel exactly
 as 1t was written in the body of the will, the wrong spelling of Daniel and the manuscript being identical. Coun-
 sel for Mrs. Netherwood took excep- tion.
 There is trouble brewing. 10 add to the troubles already existing at the Groton Iron Works, according to an employe, resident in Westerly, who
 says he is pulling oown good money land who regrets the coming of the change in working conditions. He says
 it is a case of the gang of men who came from Hog Island as against
 come of the old employees of the yard. The Hog Islanders are insistent that
 the plant be unionized and pay in-
 creased. and their propaganda will probably win out. The Westerly man said this action will eventually re
 suit in a shut down of the plant and
 that would lead 70 it's final abandon ment Should such a thing come to
 pass. and it probab will" he said.
 it will be a hard blow not only to Groton but to the city of New London, as. it means that 5000 men will join
 the ranks of the unempIoyed.'
 Nathan B. Lewis of Wickford, judge of the court of the Second judicial district. with law office in Westerly. was reelected president of the Seventh Rhode Island Volunteer Veteran as- socidtion, al the annual reunion held Wednesday at Crescent Park. The
 other officers ~ccted are: Aaron B. | Warfeld, Charles A. Staples. William P, Hopkins, vice presidents Mrs Charles A. Staples, secretary; Charles
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
BRIEF STATE NEWS

HIgganum.-This CFriday) evening will be Neighbors' night at the grange Chester killingworth and Haddam Neck granges having been invited
 ddletoWn-EX- Governor Frank B. Weeks left this week for Kennebaeo lake, Me. where he expects to spend three weeks.
 New HaVen.-This city is to con- SIder eSta blishinS municipal ice plant. The matter will go to the voters at the coming city meeting Bonds to the amount of s5O0,Ooo will be requested
 Redding.-The annual croquet tour nament has been started at Ridsewold inn. Sixteen are contesting for the prize. The finals will be played on Saturday.
 Danbury.-5No definite decision was reached at the meeting of the boss barbers' association which was held Tuesday evening to act on the request of the iourneymen barbers for shorter hours and more pay.
 Hartford.-This city has decided to buy a carload of bacon from the gov ernment It will take S11 900 to make the purchase. Bacon will be sold at g cents a pound The prevailing price is from 49 to 65 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08

A. Staples. treasurer; Chester P. Round Charles P. Nye. Charles H. Perkins, Esek R. Darling. searle B. B. Young, Esei1 R. Darling. Harlan A. Page. Charles A. Staples, necrology committee; Searle E. Young, chap ilain: Chester P. Round, ensign. The members who died during the past year are Erasmus D. Clark. Alon- 70 Dexter. James A. Foster, Carder H. sherman, Joseph Smith and George H. Holland.
 Clerk Clarence E. Roche held a spe- clal session of the Third district court Wednesday night for the accommo- dation of Calvin H. Elliott. of Hart ford, who was charged with operating g
 his automobile at rate of speed in excess of twenty five miles an hour on John street. the speed limit being fif- town. He pleaded guilty and paid the fine of s15 and $2.70 costs. Miss WiIIiamina Brodie, a teacher in the public schools of Plainf1eld, N. J.. for several years, and Kenneth LaIrd McCulloch, of Honey Grove. Pa, wood working instructor. were mar ried "Wednesday afternoon at the res idence of the brides parents. MT. and
 Mrs. Peter C. Brodie in Newton ave rue. Rev Joseph l.. Peacock officiat- ing witnessed by the members and relatives of the two interested fami- lies.
 Local Laconics.
 James Bernisconi, of Westerly. Co., ], Ninth Infantry. now returning from France, is cited flor extraordinary
 bravery in carrying the wounded un- der violent fire"
 Report has it that Captain Patrick J. Manning. NJ. C.. meaning medical corps. discharged on Wednesday from the army. after two years service in
 France, is destined to have the M. C.
 officially attached to his name again as member of congress. Half dozen automobile eases are on the docket of the Third district
 court for hearing today (Eriday). :.
 Although the motorcycle cop has l succeeded in curtailipg the reckless
 driving of automobiles on the Watch Hill road, the evil has not been ef-
 fectuaily stopped. Thursday mornine
 . roadster made the run from Watch Hill to Westerly at better than a 40-
 mile clip for the full distance. Andrew Beattie, of Westerly. died
 Thursday morning in the state hos
 pital.
 erly and Watch Hill do not attempi the run on schedule time. Thieves stripped the apple orchard of the Eldredee farm. near Quonocon- taue. or the Westerly, ,Charlestowr boundary Wednesday night. It is es- | timated they carted away thirty l bushels of fruit.
 tists enjoyed their annual outing al
 Barnes point, Brightman's pond. or | Thursday.
 The Pleasant View Improvement society is planning for sidewalks anc i better highways.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

Mason Gray with his two children attended the funeral of his father Enos M. Gray, at Ledyard Sunday.
 Mrs. Harry Holmes and her two children of Willimantic are guests of Mrs Holmes parents. MT. and Mrs George Tanner.
 MT. and Mrs. Lewis Burdick of Fitchville were recent visitors at the home of Ha amilton Wilcox.
 W. H. Dawley spent Sunday with his brother Capt. Byron Dawley. at Pen dleton Hill.
 Miss Lucy Gray is visiting friends in Norwich.
 Charles Beeman of Norwood N. J., his son and two children of Shelbon Falls Mass. and Herbert Collins. re- gently returned from France. have been recent visitors at Mrs. J. C. Tan ner's.
 Several from this place attended Farmers day at the State college at St tnrrs
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
STAFFORD SPRINGS

John W. Schofield, s7. is dead at his homo on Westford avenue after an Illness of several months. Besides his wife and three children he leaves a brother, Seth Schoheld of Village. hill and a sister. Mrs. John D. Sibley of GilbertvilIe. Mass.
 The workers in the spinning and drawing department of the Stafford worsted mill asked for an increase of 15 per cent. in wages Wednesday The request was refused so the op- eratfves walked out.
 The local post of the American Le- zion has applied For a charter. The post will be named after Agostino Strozza, the only Stafford man killed in the service.
 Miss Lillian Gi1lingham of New York is visiting friends ir town.
 Micha- Mccarthy and his son Flor ence, with the latter's wire and chill dren. from Pawtucket, R. l.. is spend ing few days at the Springs.
 Miss Ida. Campo of the Campo store is having a weeks vacation.
 Miss Minnie Roderick, of Province town, has been secured to teach the fifth grade in the borough school for next year.
 William LaBreche has arrived in New York from overseas.
 A. w. TuthilI is spending a vaca-
 Miss Selma Marcell is visiting reIa = tives in Old Mystic.
 The Riverside mill is closed this week while d new engine is being in- stalled.
 Mrs. J. P. Brown of the Hollow is visiting her daughter. Mrs. Frank B. Eugley in Wallingford.
 Miss Ethel Davis and Miss Mabel Lawrence have returned from Dan bury summer school
 lTfSS Pbneha C,ii1nan iS viSjfin@ = atives in Wilson. N. Fl
 Edward Dupre has succeeded Harry Needham as clerk in the post office.
 Mrs. C. C. Gilligan and two chill dren Josephine and Corinne, have re- turned after two weeks stay at Block Island.
 Miss Alice Higgins of Lowell. Mass. is visiting relatives in Staffordville.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
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! at Beach pond.
 MT. and Mrs. John Clone and Miss Rhea Clone of Boston were week end visitors a the home of Mir. and Mrs Louis Bebo.
 Miss Bertha E. Lewis is visiting rel and Westerly, R. l.
 Everett Collins. recently returned from overseas service, has been visit ing friends in town.
 Elmer Graves has received his hon. orable discharge from the L. s. N. R. and will leave. for Providence. R. l., this week. where he has a position.
 Miss Lily Bebo is spending two weeks with Boston relatives.
 Mrs. Reynolds of Westerly. R. l., has been visiting Mrs. George Dawley.
 Miss Alpha Gaudette, who is train ing for a nurse at St. Francis hospi- tai in Worcester, Mass, is at her home here for a few days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Archie Dawley and son of Hope Valley. R. l.. were recent visitors with rela atives here.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Warren and children of Norwich are visiting Mir. and Mrs. Edgar Palmer.
 MT. Spaulding of Wood stock is spending a few days in town.
 George Johnson was thrown by the sudden starting of the Glasgo truck. from which he was alighting. one evening last week. and dislocated his shoulder. Dr. Sweet was immediately Crlled. MT. Johnson is getting along finely.
 Mrs Phendler, Mrs Wing and Mrs. Annie kunz have returned to New York after few weeks stay in town.
 Everett Whipple is visiting friends in New York.
 Mrs. John Murphy and son of Wa terford are visiting relatives here.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
STONlNGTON

Plans are completed for the observ- ance Saturday of the one hundred and fifth anniversary Of the battle of Ston- ington, which actually comes on Aug. 10. There will be a joint parade of the fire department and the returned soldiers and sailors. ending with a picnic in Streeter's grove.
 Stonlngtcn Pointers.
 Joseph Gimartin has been elected, with William A. Armstrong alternate, to represent the fire police at the an- nual meeting of the Connecticut State Firemens League, at New Haven, Sept. 3 and 4.
 A successful fair and exhibition for the benefit of ttse BorouE Improve ment society. Dds held Thursday af- ternoon, in Wadawannuck park and the library building.
 The fishermen reported very small catches Wednesday.
 Anthony Squadrito is to leave soon for a visit to his old home in Italy.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
LEFINGWELL

Mir. and Mrs. Robert E. Champlin and daughter, Grace Marion, of Ar lington, Mass, motored here Sunday to the home of Mir. and Mrs. N F. Whiting. Mir. Champlin returned on Monday; Mrs. Champlin and daughter are to remain here for some time. Roy L: Beard and Misses Elsie and Evelyn Beard attended a birthday party in Montville Monday evening given Chester Comstock. MT. and Mrs. N. F. Whiting and Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Ellis attended the dairy and poultry meeting a Storrs Agricultural college Tuesday
 Benjamin Rackett returned to New York Wednesday. having spent some time here with his cousin. Mrs. Joseph Elliott.
 Mrs Jerome Taylor is spending some time in New York.
 Mrs. Frances F. Morgan has return ed to Hartford after spending week here with her niece. Mrs. c. Thomas LeffingweH
 Mir Bushnell, Harold Rose, Harry Bedat and Rev. Francis Rose attended the meeting It Storrs college Wednes- day. Farmers day.
 The Ladies' Aid society held a vege- table sociaIsat the home of Mrs. Joseph Elliott Wednesday evening. The menu consisted of mashed potato, squash, cucumbers. green corn. salad, string beans, cabbage, cold sliced meat. rolls, coffee, cake and ice cream. The enter tainment program follows: Piano solo, Dancing Sunrays. by Joseph Elliott; jokes read by five boys: reading. What Mr. Dooley Says About Drugs. H. F.. Beard solo. Suzanna. Mervin B. Lef- fingwell; jokes read by five men; A. D. Matheson recited Take Up the White Mans Burden: more jokes were read by the men: Gene Rogers recited I'm Going Back to Grandoa's: five more jokes were read. after which all sang America. About s10 was realized.
 Sunday morning, worship at Ii o'clock: A. D. Matheson will speak on Cause and Effect. Mrs. A. H. Beebe will lead the B: Y. P. L. at 7.30 D. nn., usirig the topic Speech. Wise and Un- wise. James 3: IFS.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
A Splendid Hair Grower
 and Wonderful Beautif1el

Here's good news for men and wo- men whose hair is falling out and have scalps covered with dandruff that itch like mad.
 Lee & Osgood Co. or any good drug gist can now supply you with the gen uine Parasian Sage Oiquid form) which is guaranteed to quickly, surely and safely abolish every sign of dan druff, stop itching scalp and falling hair and promote a new growth, or money refunded.
 Thousands can testify to the excel lent results from its use; some who feared badness now glory in their abundant hair, while others who suf- fered for years with dandri1f and itch ing head got a clean. cool scalp after just a few days use of this simple home treatment.
 No matter whether bothered with falling hair, gray hair. matted, stringy hair, dandruff or itching scalp try Paras sian sage-you will not be disap- pointed It's a. scientific preparation that supplies all hair needs.
 The first application will make your hair and scalp look and feel 100 per cent. better If you want beautiful. lustrous hair and lots of it by all means use Parisian sage. Don't delay begin tonight. A. little attention now insures abundant hair for years to come. {
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS
oR. l. EGctEToh OPENS


 DENTAL OFFICE HERE + pr. | J. EsgletoD. who has just cpeLe:. : Lew dentists onace at Ro 5is' : GrpII a, building scn Broa iNai'. Il [ hps tt his Norwich bu 5'nesS al tN- tended dental exoericnee both in civilian and army life as he had been a practicing dentist in Philadelphia for two years before he was called into the army as one, of Uncle Sam $ doughboys at Camp Meade. As a doughboy he went overseas in the 313th infantry. 18th division and was then transferred to the medical aid de- in the Argonne forest he served as a
 It was in the eArgonne that he had the unusual exper-epce of meeting 3 Norwich boy who had been. wounded and taken prisoner by .sthe Germans. Since coming here Dr.. Eggleton has tried in vain to find out who the man was, for he has forgotten bis name, al though he well rem em bers- the incl dent. As the 18th swept forward, ap- preaching a German dugout4 what was their surprise to sec comip& from it a wounded Yankee soldier. whom the 8 Germans inside the dugout had sent out to implore the Americans not to throw any bombs, as. they all wanted to surrender. This they promptly did and were gent to the rear. while the American medical= squSd conpleted the dressing of. the wounds of their res cued comrade.
 After the arnnist re pr. Eggleton did considerable dental work in the army in France He Is q graduate of the University scf PennsylYania and is reg istered for dental spra ctice in Connecu- cut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
THOMPSON

John B. Chase of New York is wis iting at the home of his father. Nathan Chase.
 Mrs Nathan Chase has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. Winfred Houghton of Southbridge.
 Mrs Matthews of Staffordville is with MT. and Mrs. Everett F. Rhodes.
 Miss Prudence Paine has been visit ing in Woodstock.
 Aug 10th Rev E. Talmadge Root is to preach here. Rev. Mir. Living stone came as candidate last Sun day.
 Miss Bernice Armstrong of Syra- cuse is taking months vacation with her mother here
 The Sunday school picnic is ar ranged for at Bates grove. Webster lake, Aug. 2oth.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
Breed Theatre.

The Yankee Princess, the Bessie Love picture which will be seen at tho Breed theatre today and, Saturday gives the EitaRraph star one of the best roles of her. screen career. in which she displays her rare versa . tility. She has a supporting cast of unusual strength and balance Miss Love, as Patsy O'Reilly, is first the terror of snobbish girls at finishing school after her father has made his millions. She is a fighting O'ReillY at all times, and when disaster con fronts the. family because her father has bought a family tree to gain en- trance into society it is Patsy who gets him out of his dilemma and in cidentally saves herself from the clutches of a bogus lord. The story is adapted from Princess Patsy. by Ser nard McConvilie. William Desmond will also be seen in A Sage Brush Hamlet, a. rollicking comedy drama with wiidwestern. background. and the Patka News will complete the bill for tomorrow and Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
Davis Theatre.

If ever screen play carried mes sage of optimism and good cheer it is Better Times, the hve-part special feature at the Davis today and to- morrow Written by King w Vidor. the brilliant young. author. of that notable success. The Turn in the Road. Better Times is a dramatic comedy of real folks, people that the majority of us lived among and grew up with; whose emotions we can un- derstand. whose troubles we can sympathize with. and whose frailties are common to us all. zaSu Pitts. an exceedingly clever comedienne. leads the all star cast.
 The second feature on this program is Wallace Reid in his new 5-part Paramount photoplay The Roaring Road. Mir. Reid is. seen as an automo- bile salesman who does some wonder full things in the way of breaking au- tomobile speed records, Ann Little is his leading lady
 Charles Murray and a bevy of bathing beauties completes the show in Mack Sennett's comedy hot wea- ther cure Trying to Get Along. a two reeler, crammed full of laughs.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
AuditeriuIlrn.

The Auditorium for today and to- morrow offers big banner bill of feature photoplays. Ealine Ham nnerstein will be seen in the six-reel Pathe stupendous production of Her Man. This picture has already been the craze of the big city photoplay houses and it comes direct 10 the Au- ditoriun from the metropolitan eir- cult. Yt@- e%
 The 18th. episode of the Perils of Thunder Mountain featuring Antonio Moreno will again be followed by many who have not missed an episode of this famous serial.
 The Kinogram Weekly will again be seen picturing all of the news of the world.
 The Auditorium is today offering fea- ture bills in Norwich that are caus- ing much scommendation. from the theatre going public and it is the i'm tention of the management to give the very best photopiays that are today being produced.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
Col. Ferari's Big Animal Show Here
 All Next Weak.

Preparations for the big carnival to open here next week under the aus pices of the Robert .. Fletcher Post, are progressing favorLbly and the committee in charge of promotion re- ports excellent progress, in the va rious dei ais. in connection with the b. event Whicb5 it Is Laid will rep resent ones@of@ the. biggest. outdoor feles ever held iuB this vicinity. The Col. Francis l'erari shows have been engaged to furnish the attractions and many novel amusemepts are prom ised. The midway wIl repTesent q Ver.tablc Coney .Islapu with features nowned Bowery. The leading attrac- ton of every first class exposition carnival or street fair throughout the country has been inc erari Mighty Midway, and everywhere ft has. exhibr ited it has been the consensus of pulp lie opinion That 1t is the best and clcanest shows in America. There is nothing of the cheap ard tawdy, flash and trash. but fine elegance where the very best people go ard where the old and young and rich ard poor alike ceek and find pure Innocent reoreat ton and amusement 4 !
 At every exposition in this icountrv and abroadg the star feature Mas alr ways been. the mary Selousv vtraiAed-zp1ild animal exhibitions. It is worth the price of admission alone to see. Prin- cess Alice, the worlds most, daring young lady animal trainer enter the large steel arena with those blood thirsty beasts.
 The special show train. of twenty big cars will arrive over the IN ety York. New Haven and 1Hartford rosd start to unload the big circus wagons a
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08

Miss Eileen Corless, the little daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Corlies of Newark. N. J.. celebrated her third birthday Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. LaNerne Fitzpatrick in Canterbury. entertaining six little friends. The table was spread under the large ma pie trees and was beau tifully decorated. A white angel cake told the little guests the ge of their small hostess. Various kinds of games were played which the little ones en- joyed. Then came the dainty lunch : con Little Miss Corlies received many pretty presents.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08

Mir and Mrs. Stephen Sweet and daughter of Southbridge. Mass, are in town for a few weeks visit.
 Mrs. Charles Spaulding is visiting relatives ta Woodstock.
 A local fisherman of considerable fame, while fishing in one of the mill ponds recently. hooked up pair of trousers with suspenders attached.
 Joseph Ritchotte. who has under gone a serious operation at St. Jo- seph's hospital, Willimantic, is report ed to be improving rapidly.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08

down and got so
 weak 1 could hardly
 stand, and had head
 aches every day. 1 tried everything I could think of and was under a phy- sician's care for two years. A girl friend had used Lydia E. Pi n k h am's Negc- table Compound and she told me about it. From the first day I took itI began to feel better anl now l am well and able to do most any k in d of work. I have been recom- u7endinC the Cou-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-08
VOLUNTOWN

Fred Rondeau and Miss May Ron- deau of Danielson are spending few weeks a the home of their sister, Mrs Edmond St. John.
 William Davis, Orma Davis. Miss Lauretta Walker. Mrs. William Benson and Mrs. Austin Walker of Fall River, Mass, were guests Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. George, Hatch.
 Misses Della and Anna St. John have returned after spending a week