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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-06
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Abbevi1le. - The arrival Of cold
weather, with north winds and sun
shine is generally believed to have
saved the situation for the rice farm
ers, who were in a sad plight as the
result Of almost continuous rains and
cloudy weather during the entire
month OF October. Threshing is now
in full blast.
Monroe.-Monroe has an excellent
chance to get the orphanage to be
erected somewhere in the state by
the Baptist denomination, according
to DR.. r. J. Perkey, pastor of the
First Baptist church here, upon his
return here from Alexandria, where
he attended the Baptist convention.
Ponchatoula-At a meeting attend
ed by many representative citizens
OF Ponchatoula in the Ideal theater a
Chamber of Commerce. was organiz-
ed R A. Pierson was elected pres
ident; A. M. Edwards, vice president,
and DR.. A. G. Bowman, secretary and
treasurer.
Baton Rouge.-The twenty nine
parish home demonstration agents of
the home economies department of
the Louisiana State University are
here for a course of study in the uni
versity until December 19, under the
supervision Of Mrs. William Stewart,
state agent.
Bogalusa.-Dr. Charles F. Anlacker
Is in the Bogalusa Hospital in seri-
GUS condition as the result of his mo-
tor car having been struck by New
i Orleans Great Northern passenger
train at a crossing.
Leesville.-Land, which year ago
could be bought at the purchasers
own figure, is today virtually off the
market. Withheld mineral rights
form a part of every contract to sell
land. High hopes are being built on
the outcome Of the well now pro-
jected.
New Orleansl-Not only has the
cost of living increased in New Or
leans II per cent within the past
year, but this city shows the fourth
largest increase among the larger
cities of the South.
Hober.-The cotton crop Of this
section, or what remains in the fields,
has been badly damaged by the rains
and much of it has rotted on the
ground or in the boil.
Bogalusa. -Congressman ]. Y. San
ders has donated several hundred
pounds of sweet potatoes, which 20
toward supplying the needy of Boga-
lusa Christmas.
Monroe. -Postoffice employees have
Just received an increase Of wages
ranging from s125 to S24O year,
retroactive to July 1.
Baton ROuge.-Governor Pleasant
has appointed q delegates from
Louisiana to attend the convention
Of the National League of COmpul-
sory Education officials to be held in
Philadelphia December 8 to G. in.
elusive.
Satchitoches.-With the exception
Of q small portion Of the sweet pota- /
70 crop and sugar cane. all crops in
this parish are practically harvested. I
cotton that was in the fields during
the rainy spell is not finding a ready /
even at reduced prices.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-06
News Prlnt Paner.

Birmingham, Ala.-After agreeing to
a cut of 10 per cent in news print pa
per consumption in 1920, based on the
peak months of 1919, members of the
Southern Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation, meeting here in special SEES
sion, adjourned Tuesday.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-06
Noted Canadian Mining Man pies.

Pembroke, Ont.-Benjamfn Holling-
or, one of Canada's leading prospect.
ors and mining men, who discovered
the famous Hollinger mines at Co
bait. died suddenly Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
A Splendid Hair Grower
 and Wonderful Beautifier

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 Go. or any good drug gist can now supply you with the gen. uine Parasian Sage 0iquid forn} 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 it's use; some who feared ba ldness now glory in their abundant hair while others who suf- fered for years with dandruff and itch ing head got a clean. cool scalp after just few daysNuse of this simple home treatment.
 No matter whether bothered with falling hair. gray hair, matted, stringy hair. dandruff or itching scalp try Parasian sage-you will not be disap- pointed. It's 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., 1919-09-19

Frank E. Healey, that members of the faculty at the college are eligible for the benefits allowed teachers in public schools under the teachers retirement system enacted by the general assemb- ly in 1917. and extended by the last legislature: The attorney general states however that the members of the faculty are not entitled to. the pen sion adopted for the retirement of state employees Attorney General HeaIy also stated that it would not be a violation of the spirit of the teachers retirement system to employ former tired list, to give lectures in con nection with any college work.
 Brief Mention
 One of the biggest events of the sea- son will take place in Chaplin next
 Monday night when the Babcock Cornet Band of Ashford band that
 traces it's origin back to Civil War
 days, will give free band concert on
 the lot of the Chaplin Congrega tional
 church. Among the members of the
 band will be Rev. Walter E. Lamphear
 pastor of the church. ys
 Beginning Thursday evening cars were again run between this city and South Coventry. Wednesday evening an attempt to run the cars was made but it was found that the cars was were abandoned The crews on the evening trips were doubled and an of fcerS of the law rode on the car on every trip. and was with the men until the last ear was put into the barn at 12:15 Friday morning.
 One of the trains on the Central Yer mont railroad struck and instanly kill ed COW, just below Bingham's Bridge Thursday afternoon. The COW had wandered out onto the tarcks and was not seen by the engine crew in time to avert the accident.
 The American band of this city has been engaged to play at the welcome home celebration to be given the Broad Brook boys, Saturday September 20 They will play in the afternoon parade and for the dancing in the ev- ening.
 Miss Mae HiIedgarde Chronley, formerly of this city was united in marriage with Carl William Nordstrom of Plymouth at the Holy Name church of Springfield Wednesday morning.
 The members of the James J. Shea Post, No. 19. American Legian, now total 152- The recruiting at the Lib erty cottage Thursday was lighter than any day previous but it is hoped that the 200 mark will be reached by the end of the week.
 Workmen were engaged in trimming l the shrubbery at the local post office afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
UNCASVILLE

C. F. Flaherty has returned. after a business trip to New York, duing which he saw the parade in honor of General Pershing.
 Mir and Mrs Frank Webber have been enterta ming Mir and Mrs. Geo Moore and daughter, of Amherst Mass.
 The public schools opened Monday, the Sth, but the Uncasville school, old school building. There being such a large attendance the new building is inadequate.
 Mrs. John Botham of Hampton is spending a week as the guest of her son in New York.
 Mrs. William Beckwith, Mrs. Chas. Hope, Mrs. Albert Avery, Mrs. Rich ard Johnson, Mrs. Annie B Newton, Mrs. Louis G. Newton, Mrs. William Vallett. Mrs. Fannie Church, Mrs. Charles Hurlbutt. Mrs. George W. Dart. and Miss Ruth Long, members of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church. were entertained by the Ladies Social Union Of the Mont Wednesday afternoon of last week. on the grounds of the church. The members were engaged in sewing for the societies. During the time the guests were shown the Raymond Lii brary building, a branch of which was established some years in this village, also the new school building. Sand wiches, cake, tea and ice cream was served
 Farmers throughout the town are complaining of the failure of the po- tato crop. in many cases not more than half crop will be. harvested and that of not extra quality
 MT. and (AIrs. Fred J. Hope have been entertaining for a few days Frank Skinner of Hartford.
 NJ. E. Tooker, local postn1a ster, is having the room in his building which has been used as a post room fit ted up for a store.
 Francis Shea. who enlisted in the T.. s. navy left Thursday on board the Eagle boat for Key West. Fla.
 At a dinner given by the Ladies so- ciety of the Baptist church about thirty dollars was raised. The com mittee in charge was Mrs. Thomas Church, and Mrs Fred J. Phillips
 A cellar on the building lot of Charles Ramage. has been completed and is ready for the carpenters to be- gin their work
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
WESTMINSTER

Due to his miss-reading the time ta- ble, Rev. Thomas Street was not pres ent as expected for the Sunday morn ing service, to the real disappointment of those present. In the evening he spoke earnestly of the Pilgrim Memo orial Fund. He followed this with very interesting talk based on his two years in France in the ~" ser vice, answering some questions at it's conclusion. MT. Street spent Monday and Tuesday in meeting as many as possible in the community in the in terest of the fund, going on foot in the rain and mud of Monday.
 At the annual business meeting of the w c. T. U., at the home of it's secretary, Mrs. Martin Bushnell, re- ports for the past year were read and accepted, and officers reelected for the ensuing year. Mrs. S. B. Hadley, to the state annual meeting in Willi- mantle, in October.
 William E. Ladd. formerly of this town died last week from pneumonia at the Norwich hospital. His family is in Franklin.
 c. II. Bruce, of Norwich a newspa- per man of considerable experience, was a recent guest at Brookside. MT. Bruce is now corresponding with the manager of the Raleigh News and Ob- server owned by Josephus Daniels, secretary of the navy, relative to an editorial position there
 Mrs. Louise Raymond has returned from New York.
 Pupils from Peck district are being carried to Gayhead school by Herman Stevens.
 Frost school is not yet in session, but is expected to be open the first of next week
 Mrs. Bennett continues the Model school teacher at the Green Miss Le- heur at Packer. Miss Baker has re- turned to Baldwin, Miss Holmes is at Raymond. Miss Edna Shorter at North Society, Miss KimbaI at Gay head Miss Dole at Westminster and the Frost teacher is yet to be appoint ed.
 Miss Mary Golden of New York teacher of physical culture in the high schools, is visiting at the home of Mrs. c. H. Koch
 A miscellaneous shower was given Miss Edna Shorter at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Jessie A. Meade. Monday evening. The affair was a thorough surprise to Miss Shorter and was at tended by her relatives, close friends and near relatives. The gifts were numerous and yaluab able
 Mrs. Ella A Rouse of Brooklyn N Y. is a guest at the parsonage She is a friend of the pastor of many years standing and former teacher of much ability in Academy and High School work.
 Rom. 6:12-23 is the topic Tor the mid-week meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
LEONARD BRIDGE

David Walsh was in Brooklyn, N Y. Friday, to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Jane Walsh, whose death occurred Tuesday at her home in South Norwalk. MT. Walsh also vfs- ited his brother, William Walsh and family in Bridgeport, returning home Saturday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Hughes and three friends of Providence, R. T., were guests Sunday at MT. and Mrs. K. L. Cummings
 MT. and Mrs. Otto A. Nettleton and Mrs. David Walsh were in IIa st Hampton, Monday. to attend the ffl . neral of their great-aunt, Mrs. Eunice G. W. Adams. age 92.
 William Franklin of Brooklyn. N Y, is spending the week with MT and Mrs. David Walsh.
 Edward Lamb of Springfield, is at Rexford E. Cummings.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
JEWETT CITY

The vital statistics for August, filed with Town Clerk Welch show four and Margaret Golas; Oliver M. Young and Thelma Turnquist Albert II. Dilworth and Catherine A. Eichel- berg; Ralph R. Statt and Edith R. Potts. There was one death, Oscar St Pierre, from gastro entiritis; four births were recorded. Ida Ro- main, daughter of Lea Barre and Philip b,omain: Joseph AndriGil1. son of Anna Sawick and Walenty Anliyeik; Stella Droska. daughter Of Rosa Sadelka and Mike Droska; Richard James McCusker. son of Nel- lie Callahan and James McCusker
 A Jewett City man was in Brooklyn N. Y, Sunday, spectator at the big oil tank fires and was photographed with the crowds in at least eight moving picture exposures Look out for a familiar face in the Ford Weeklies.
 has been at home for a short fur tough.
 Mrs. George Moeller, has had as her guests her sister, Mrs. Anna NJ brother, William H. Kahn of Tor rington. The ia mily called on George Kahn in Franklin.
 Miss Mena Magel has returned from a visit with relatives in New Brit ain.
 Mir and Mrs. J. T. Phillips. Mrs. G. H. Prior and Miss Ellen Prior were in Hope Valley Wednesday calling on their aunt, Mrs. Hannah Mathewson, Mrs. Mathewson is 97 years of age and wonderfully active. She was making bead bags and does all kinds of fancy work, writes letter and goes about as actively as her daugh- ter, who is 70.
 Mrs. Albert DonneH entertained the Ladies Society of the onCgrega ational church at the parsonage Thursday afternoon. She was assisted by Mrs. J. c. Hawkins, Mrs. A. c. Ladd, Miss M. A. Burdick and Mrs. E. H. Hiscox.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
MOOSUP

In the opinion that President Will son may lift the ban on the sale of intoxicating liquors October st, a pe- tition has been filed with the town clerk of the town of Plainfield and vote will be taken at the annual town meeting to see if the annual town will legalize the sale of such liquors. The town has been dry" for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19

Seymour.-Nearly 150 new citizens
 of Seymour, who expected to take part in the town election Oct. 6, will be un- a ble to vote on account of the failure of the registrars to note the change in
 the law fixing the date of the meeting for making up the "to be made" list.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19

for any weakness and would not be without it for the world. do all my work and am strong and healthy: l am Vegetable Compound asitk keeps awoman in good health You may publish my testimonial for the good of other women, if you choose to do so. Mrs. c. WEST MoRELAND, Harrison, N. Y.
 Women who suffer from displace- ments, irregularities, inflammation, alteration, backache, headaches and nervousness should lose nc time in giving this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, trial, and for special advice write to Lydia D. Pinkham Medicine Co.,. Lynn. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19

The '. D. Veterans held a special meeting in the state armory on Pleas ant street Thursday evening Presi- dent James J. Lee called the meeting to order at 45 and regular routine business was transacted. The organI- zation has decided to give a dance ArmiStTee night Patrick Haggerty and Thomas Shea have been appointed as an advertising committee, and Edward Donovan. James FAogarty, Ar thur Welch and Elliott Moshier, general committee The money raised by giv- ing the dance will be used to aid the organization in securing headquarters
 At present the Y. b \ Veterans are meeting in the Spanish American War Veterans hall al the armOry, which has been loaned them for the present Wiilimantic has reason to be be proud of their first !. D. Veterans. they are the first organization of their kind in the country New England is soon 10 orsanize central organiZa ton for the Y D-s and General Edwards is to be given the highest post the org
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19

IyQla F.. 6lQKnam 2 V eg e t a b e Com pound and had avery hard time. l read in the newspaperabout the Vegetable Com pound and when my second child came I
 took it and was well during tn e whole time, and childbirth was a hundred times
 easier. Ever since
 then I have used it
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
VERSAILLES

The Thames Coal Go. are now ac- cepting orders for delivering coal in Versailles, having extended their deliv- cry system.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
HOW WEAK '
 WOMEN ARE
 MADE STRONG
Mrs. Westmoreland Tells in
 the Following Letter.

Harrison, N. Y.-" When my first child was born I did not know about
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19

years time 49.344.7s Total bonds se-
 other than [. s. 1.ess.5ss go '. Stocks. other than Fed eral Reserve bank stock s5.5o70o |s Stock Of Federal Reserve
 bank (50 per cent. of' i. subscription) :..; ..... 4e.5oO co house owned and unen IS. Tawfni reserve wit, ''o'0'0O Federal Reserve bank . 2os,slsT5 4. Cash in vaults and net
 amounts due from ma tiola1 banks -. 5s.,415. .oz >15;. Net amounts due from
 banks. bankers and trust
 cluded in Items 12, 1s or IT; Checks on other banks '''S' In the same city or town
 as reporting bank tother
 than Item 1s) ...... ss7S45 Total d of Items 14, Is and IT.
 town of reporting bank
 and other cash items " 6e5s1 1e: Redemption fund with from U. s, rreasursr .... 5000 oc 20. Interest earned but
 mate-on nAtes and bills
 receivable not past due. 2o.s74ss Total ........ ..........s5, s5,75s.15o.5 50
 LIABILITIES. 22 Capital stock paid in. si 900 900 co 23. Surplus fund ........ $50, epo.oo 24. Undivided b prnsss fsss current 'ss'4s5-4'
 expenses, inter
 est. and taxes
 -- - so,s11.72 collected or credited, in
 advance Of maturity and
 not earned (approximate) 16,S7f.Ss 26. Amount reserved for
 taxes accrued ........ 100000 standing -. ...... 100, 900 .oo national banks -. 17.1ss.55 banks, bankers and trust
 cluded in Items 2s or so) 5s.,s75,o standing -. s,4s7.s7 Demand deposits (other
 than thar bank nsss.s dspositss tG rss;p- spb.
 payable within 30 days5: 34. Individual deposits sub ject to check ;......... 2.iso,174n tice. but less than 90 days sf.ss 3s. Dividends unpaid -. s,s24.oo sother than bank depos- issns its9 sss'sss g; $. tG g sfsfFss ana ss Time derositS subject to
 Reserve payable after
 30 days or more notice.
 and postal savinss): 40. Certificates of deposit fo&her than for money e'fssssf Fssss saving. deposit. lssssss sssssss Total Of time ssnssu ssposits
 fasasot f,sms 70 '0 ana HfseFxs Ss. A. United States deposits lother than postal saw a War loan de-
 posit account, ssso. o.574-51 , Other United States deposits
 including de posits of U. s. dfsbrIrsing of- hcers o'zTsss ls Bills payable with Federal Reserve bank 1s2. % 5e. a "Accepta ances' executed by this bank for custom CTS ........ ............ s14711.75 5. A Liabilities for redis- ''' ''''V''V e9.nts' eg.n ridsra9 i6eIudinE r.ts9ss tsoss bank (see Item 1d) -. so,ooo-eo i banks psyabie st future bank by indorsement or otherwise tsee Item 1e). 49,422.14 | ,otsI contingent liabilities = sOf the total loans and discounts | hown above the amount on which in crest and discount was charged at ates in excess Of those permitted b1' aw (Sec. 51ST. Rev. Stat), exclusive of totes upon which total charge not to xceed 50 cents was made, was none. The number of such loans was none. State of Connecticut Cnnnir of Nv london, ss.: I. Nathan 4. Gibbs. ,ashier Of the above named bank. de olemnly swear that, the above state 1ent Is true to the best of my know | edge and belief
 NATHAN A. GIBBS
 Cashier
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19

Soutl1ington.-As result of the drive to raise the sum of Ss. 900 among the parishioners of St. Thomas church for The pastor. ReH William J. Doo- Ian. in celebration Of the e5th year of his work in the parish. tho committee announces that the slm has been oversubscribed aud that they hope to have about S3 soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
Norwich Bulletin. WiIInantic Of- fee. g Church St. TeIepkone 1o5.

What Is Going On Tonight. Pythian Ssssers, pcritoH Temple, Ne. :. meets at S03 Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19
BANK srATEMENrs

No. 65. REPORT OF CONDITION OF The Thames National Bank aL x orwiri |, in the State of Connec tirut at tine clos. of business on Sept. 12,' 1919:
 RlES(}IJRCE-S
Norwich bulletin., 1919-09-19

6. Other bonds, securities, etc: Bonds (other
 than U. s. bonds) pledged to secure U. S. deposits .. .. s227,s75oe Bonds (other than U. S. bonds) pledged to secure pos tai savings de- gosits: -. =. 155. .oooooi Securities. other than L. $. bonds
 (not including stocks), owned and unpledged. 6S734oo5 f Collateral trust and other notes of corpora tions issued for not less than one year nor more than three years time .. 4s.s447s
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
General Praises Y, M. C.. A

Paris.-There are some fools In the
Y. NJ. G. A.. according to Brig. Gen. J.
r. O'Neil Of the NinetIeth division.
"Our Y. NJ. G. A. is everything to be
desired said the general. among the
employees are some fools. One Of them
was such fool that he would not
stay away from the front line. and he
got so tied up with Boche shells and
other proJectiles that we were forced
to recommend him for Distinguished
Service Cross. That Is sample Of the
men you have sent to us. Please keep
this work up and whether l am CON-
handing this division or not, the things
that you have done will make lasting
impression upon It,"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27

his administration more than 2,50C
men and women have been recruited
In the IA Central states for overseas
service with the Y. NJ. G. A.
The number of letters written In
huts in the 33 military camps totaled
62.79S,410. The total attendance was
6O,663,sO6.
Movies were the most popular fea
ture Of the "Y" service In the camps
The attendance at the 1896 motion
picture shows was 5,979,3O3, an aver
age Of more than 400.
The "Y" educational features were
popular. In the 20 months 1870 lee
lures were heard by 2,2O2, $40 soldiers
and sailors. The 6S,272 classes Of vari
GUS kinds drew 1.394,41S and the 9Sc
science and art clubs $3.50. For the
American Library association the "Y'
passed out 1 ,423 ,66S books.
Athletics Popular.
The number of participants in ath.
letic contests under the direction O.
the "Y" was greater than the number
Of spectators. There were 5.39S, $50 In
the contests and ABBOTT Cooking
on"
The 902 workers in the 131 huts in
the army and navy camps and the 1874
5. A. Il. G. units passed out TO Amer.
ica's fighting men 51O,432 Scriptures
There were $50, 229 personal interviews
on the subject of religion; 52,754 de.
cisions to accept the Christian faith
and 117,77O signed the "war rolf
pledging themselves to Christian
life.
The 1861 entertainments not in.
Guiding movies, drew 6,731, 646 soldiers
and sailors.
The fighting men were thrifty. In
the period covered by the report the
"Y'. sent home for the enlisted men
$3,996, OPS in money orders.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1919-03-27
MAJOR GENERAL PRAISES
SERVICE OFFERED BY ~Y"

Spread upon the records of the
Third division, A. Z. F., and Just
brought to the attention Of the ma
tional war work council of the Y. NJ.
G. A., is general order issued by
command Of Major General Dickman,
which 'Y" officials have hailed as an
emphatic answer to charges that Red
Triangle workers had avoided the dan
ger zones in France and had wrung
exorbitant prices from the soldiers for
the comforts which the association had
sent overseas. General Dickman d.
rected that copy Of the order be sent
to every one Of the thirty-four men
and six women who went with the d.
vision through the fighting Of Chateau
Thierry and along the Marine, to st.
Mihiel, and later into action north of
Verdun and along the Mouse.
The Y. M. c. A. has made public
General Dickman's order along with
a communication from Col. ]. @. Rhea
Of another division which was in the
st. Mihiel fighting. Colonel Rhea gave
figures showing the large amount of
supplies which were distributed in his
division by "Y" secretaries without
charge.