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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-09-05
Land Sale
Martha Louise Gwin ct TX

Martha Louise Gwin ct TX
vs..
John Paul Argo ct al
In the County Court of Carroll
County, Tennessee.
Pursuant to a decree of sale
pronounced in said cause at the
August Term, 1919, | will on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1919.
between the hours of l and 4 p,
M, expose to public sale to the
highest and best bidder, at the
east door of the court house in
Huntingdon, Tennessee, a tract of
land in Obion river bottom, con-
tanning 1914 acres, more or less.
lying partly in Carroll and partly
in Weakley counties, Tennessee,
and being the land set apart to the
widow of j. H. Argo as homestead,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-09-05
The Hoss's Weakness.

Title Ginger says that one reason
why she hates to take dictation from
her new boss is because when he is
chewing tobacco he can't talk, and
when he isn't chewing he can't think.
News.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-09-05
Bees, Wings.

A bees wing moves so fast that
hitherto no moving picture could catch
1t, but 1t has at last been photographed
by an electric spark lasting a hun.
dredth of a second, during which time
20 sharp negatives were made.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
WINDHAM

Bishop Acheson Will preach in St. Paurs church Sunday afternoon
 About a dozen members of the C. F. society are planning to motor to South Wilmington Saturday to attend the spring meeting of the Nillimantic un- ion.
 The Christian Endeavor society held 8 college social in the chapel Friday evening. Various stunts were tried which caused much amusement Cake and lemonade were serced. The affair was in charge of the social committed chairman, Miss Polly Bixby.
 Members of the Missionary society met in the chapel Tuesday and tied two comforta bles.
 Windham Center went over the ton in the Victory loan by 8 good margin. The last week the subscriptions came in wonderfully and as the town has done it's bit in all the former loans so now it has helped to finish the job Many have earned their 1Ds. The quota was s15,300, and the suoscrip- tions amounted to s2S.30o, making all proud of Windham. Tine canvass was in charge of Mrs. II. c. Lathrop, whu was ably assisted by Mrs. John Nj Potter and Miss Dorothy Brown Rev. Alfred Richmond of New Ha- ven, who preached in the Congrega- tional church Sunday. was entertain ed at Rev. W. M. Browns. Rev. MT Richmond was pleasant to meet and preached an interesting and instruc- tive sermon.
 l. H. Johnson was able to be in ths
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15

denly Friday morning about o'clock He had been in his usual health. Thursday he went to Wyoming and seemed quite as usual when he return ed home. His family heard him up in the night and then heard him fall and found him helpless. Dr. Kenyon was summoned, but when he arrived he pronounced MT. Taylor dead. Mir Fay Tor had lived here several years and was highly respected. He leaves his wife, who is very feeble, a stepson and a brother.
 There is to be a cold meat suppet at Richmond Grange hall.
 Miss Gladys Peck of Provide ence is wishing her parents. Mir. and Mrs. An drew Peck.
 Miss Patience Perry visited over Sunday with relatives at Westerly.
 Miss Mcleod is teaching the school at Beaver River valley.
 Mrs. Annie F. Webster and daugh- ter, Miss Mildred. are spending this week in Providence with Mrs. Web ster's brother. A. H. Kenyon. and his family.
 MT. and Mrs Archie B. Kenyon have begun housekeeping in this village.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
NORTH LYME

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Vonnoh and Oscar Teher are at their summer homes here
 Mrs. Leslie Rogers and children of New London. visited at Erwin Rogers last week. Miss Lois Rogers kept house for her brother during Mrs. Rogers visit here
 N. s. Strong and family and G. H. Strong were callers at Richard Pec1's, on Bill Hill, Sunday.
 Miss Gertrude Ward of Plainville visited Mrs. w. M. Sisson, Jr and Miss Emily Stark, the past weo,-.
 Miss Dorothy Sisson and { erald Sisson are recovering from severe colds.
 Arthur Reebe is carrying the mail on the R. r. D. rout through this place from Hadlyne, there having been no regular mail service since the death Of Melville Daniels, nearly six weeks ago. James Bennett, who has carried mail in New York city the past twen- weight years, is the new carrier on the Lyme F. F. D. route and satis- factory service is assured
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Miner. Mrs. Her. bert Maynard and " S. Strong at tended the funeral of Newton Hall in Hamburg, Saturday afternoon. MT Hall was brother of Mrs. Miner; he was well known by all in this locality and was highly respected Miss Ethel Maynard of Moodus was 8, week end visitor at Herbert May. nards
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
CENTRAL VILLAGE

Mrs. Harry Stainthrope has been en- tertsining Mrs. Cora Anthony Of Washington, R. I.
 Mrs. Joseph Gilleau has returned from Providence, where she has been assisting in caring for her brother in-law, who returned here with her. He has been ill several months and has not recovered.
 Miss Ruth Mathewson was in New York Thursday and Friday.
 Miss Beatrice Seguin was in Nor wich Friday.
 Miss Mary J. Lee has been Nor wich visitor.
 Miss Helen W. Tillinghast has been spending few days with Miss Char lotte Ellsworth in Uxbridge, Mass.
 Miss Florence Rhodes spent Sun day at her home in Oxford, Mass.
 Mrs. George Gadbois has been en- tertaining her granddaughter from New London.
 Mrs, Robert Loring has been Nor wicA visitor.
 A dance was held at the town hall Friday evening.
 Earl R. Bragg has been spending a few days with friends in New Hamp- shire.
 Mrs. Mary r. Loring has been the guest of relatives in Westerly.
 John Moore was in Norwich, Fri day.
 Miss Ruth Meade was in Norwich to attend the teachers convention on Friday.
 The high school was closed Friday as the teachers attended the oon- vcntion in Norwich.
 Miss Elizabeth Bourque was in Nor wich Friday.
 Mrs. George Loring spent Thurs day in Norwich.
 Mrs. Susan Eyers, 97, died early Thursday morning at the home of her son, William Flyers. with whom she has resided for several years. She leaves two sons. William and Arthur Flyers of this village and a daughter Mrs. Thomas Sands. of Providence Four grandchildren live here, Mrs Ernest Wilde, Mrs Homer Dean, Miss
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
COLCHESTER

A public fruit growing demonstra- tion by the agricultural pupils of the Seventh and Eighth grades of the Col chester public schools will be given in Grange hall this (Thursday) even ing at o'clock. The subjects dem- onstrated will be pruning small fruits, grating, soils for eorchards, laying out an orchard. apple packing, con- trolling insects and fungi. Other problems which conIront the farm CT will be considered also.
 ,Dr. and Mrs F. ]. Howland arrfv- ed at their home on South Main street Tuesday morning from Camp Upton. The doctor is home on E day fur tough after which he will return to the camp for his discharge
 Charles Clark of Marlboro was in town Tuesday.
 Colchester grange met Tuesday ev- ening.
 The cedar posts railing for the new band stand. donated by James E. Purcell and son, were delivered on the park Tuesday. Several members of the band were on hand and start ed in and dug the post holes and put the posts in their places. Samuel Mcdonald gave the lumber for the sills and floors. 4 Van Cleve has donated the paint. Samuel Gellert has given the lumber for the roof. The work of erecting the same will be pushed so that it will be in readiness for Memo rial day.
 J. A. Thomas of Lebanon was Q wis., itor in town Tuesday
 Joseph Soltz of New London was calling on local relatives Tuesday.
 Lawrence Carrier returned Tues- day after few days visit in Bos- ton.
 Samuel Gallert was a Hartford yis- itor. Tuesday.
 John Willis of Millington was call ing on friends in town Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
al zy s-sas
 WESTERLY

the Stars and Stripes at the town hall.
 A special committee of. the town council is Investigating sewage condi-l tions in the vicinity of Pleasant and Pierce streets.
 It is believed the sewage nuisance in Newton avenue will be abated when
 the pipe line to the catch basin in Grove avenue is completed.
 Fifteen Westerly boys and eight
 from PaWeatuck made the supreme sacrifice in the world war.
 The Welcome Home arch planned
 for erection on Canal street will not
 be erected, by reason of alleged exces-
 sive cost of construction
 Jamaica ginger is now being sub- stituted for pure alcohol in the con- coetion of Westerly splits" the com
 mon drink for loungers along the canal bank in no-license times. The members of Women's patriotic organizations are busy preparing for the pageant which is to be a feature in the celebration of the 25oth anniver- sary of the town of Westerly. sched- uled for next month. If 1t is possible for the superior court to reconyene at Westerly next Monday | the jurors drawn for the term will be 1 duly notified.
 1 Automobiles from distant states are ! beginning to appear in Westerly. a | sure harbinger that summer is near, 1 and that cottages are being prepared for occupancy.
 The voracious bass in the Wilcox i park pond occasionally catches a tame l pigeon that ventures to the water $ l edge
 ! The Salvation Army drive will be conducted by Westerly lodge of Elks. 1 Phebe Green Ward chapter, D. A. R.. 1 has appointed as committee on towr l incorporation celebration Mrs Samue 1 H. Davis Mrs. Charles D. Maxson Miss Jennie B. Miner. Mrs. J. Herbert II Segar and Mrs, Char:es W. Clark At the annual meeting of the Lay | mems league these officers were elect | ed: Ira B. Crandall. president; EdWir 4 Whitford. J. Atmore Stedman, Dayit Shaw, Milo NJ. Clarke. J. H. Champlin l vice presidents; James E. Kennedy I secretary; William l.. Martin. treas urer.
 Il The Laurel Glen Line company i. to be operated night and day to mee
 large orders, one of which is for 10,0O'
 gross of shoestrings. , Mrs. Lucretia Peckbam of Wes | Broad street attained her S9th birth day Wednesday,
 I William Smith is chairman and Will } liam Mitchell and Paul Jennings aid Of the manufacturers division, am George H. Harper chairman. and Addi ! son IT. Archie and Henry NJ. Clark /. aids Of the merchants division in tn
 incorporation celebration parade mex month.
 , Two of the billboards in Westerly IT civic center are to be removed.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
LIBERTY FILL.

The local minister, Rev. John H. Knott, exchanged Sunday with Rev. Thomas Williams of Goshen, who de-, livered an interesting discourse on the theme Look at the Lilies.
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Trotter of Newton, Mass, were guests of Mrs. F. :, A. Moves Monday. MT. Trotter re- turned to Newton Tuesday. Mrs. Trot-i ter will spend the week here with her mother, Mrs. Moves.
 Mrs. Daniel French and Mrs. Cfar- ence Burroughs of Willimantic visited Mrs. Frenchs mother. Mrs. Horatie Goddard, Friday.
 Mrs. Mary Lawton of Newport is visiting friends and relatives here. Mrs Lawton is daughter of William Peckham, fornrely of this town. who now lives in Newport, R. L
 William Knott of New York city was the guest Of his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Knott, last week.
 MT. and Mrs. John r. James enter tained their son Robert and his wife from YVillimantic Sunday.
 The Sunday school voted Sunday 10 have a concert Childrens. day, June Sth.
 Rev. John H. Knott attended the New London county association of ministers held in Norwich Tuesday. Four delegates besides the pastor were appointed Sunday to attend this ser- vice.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15

Winifred Flyers and Roy Flyers, also four great grandchildren.
 Arthur Brown was arrested in Oneco Friday, and brought here by Sheriff George R. BliYen. He was given a hearing Saturday morning and was released.
 MT. Emsley spent Sunday with friends in New York.
 John Fletcher and daughter. Miss Clara Fletcher, spent Sunday at Hen ry Cushings, in Providence.
 George R. Fowler Of Providence. spent Saturday with friends here, where he formerly lived.
 Mrs. Michael Conneally was in Providence Friday.
 Edward Cutler Jr.. leaves this week for business trip to New Mexico.
 Miss Alice Pike spent Sunday at her home in Elliott.
 The Ladies Aid society was iIl- vited to spend Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Herman Chap man.
 Mrs, Whitford Lawson was visitor in Hartford, Saturday.
 Willis Hill lost a valuable horse which broke its leg while at work.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
NORTH WOODSTOCK

The invitations are out to a banquet given by the North Woodstocw people to the returned soldiers next Saturday evening. Music and after dinner speeches will be followed by dancing.
 MT. and Mrs. Calvin Rawson are visiting relatives in Putnam.
 Mrs. L. H. Healey of this place is one of the patronesses at the Junior Prom at Woodstock academy Friday evening next.
 The Misses Bishop of Boston and Winifred Potter spent the week end at Cyrus Potter's
 Mrs. Lendall Houghton is visiting her niece in Boston.
 The church was closed Sunday that the people here might attend the Sun day school convention at Woodstock Hill. Services will be as usual next Sunday.
 Representative l.. J. Leavitt at tended the reunion at Hartford last week and also visited his daughter, who resides there. Charles Brett. who has been i'll, is somewhat improved in health
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15

Artist Ulrich and family of Chicago are boarding at the Martin house.
 MT. and Mrs Fidel Bartle and fam fly, MT. and Mrs. Carl Smith and son of Glastonbury were here last Satur- day to attend the funeral of o. \. Hall, whose death occurred Thursday.
 James Bennett began his duties on the R. F. D. route No. last week Fri day. Arthur Beebe began driving over the Hadlyme route No. 2 the first of the week
 Mrs. Ulrich. a trained singer. sang two solos in church Sunday morning.
 Mrs Frank Jones and Miss Ruth Harding Of New Britain spent Sunday with their parents, Mir. and Mrs. Ly- man Harding.
 Roscoe Jewett has been III for the past two weeks.
 Dr. Sullivan of New York has rent ed Mrs. Browns place in Old Hamburg for the summer.
 Miss Carrie Bill was in New London Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15

postofHce again Monday after being confined to the house couple of days by lamensss.
 The L. A. $. of the Congregational church is to hold a food sale in the chapel.
 Mrs George Challenger of the inn Is taking a week vaca tion.
 The young men of the Consresa- tional church are planning chowder supper and minstrel show.
 W. F. Maine and son have moved their sawmill and engine from Mans field Center to Westford. where they now have two engines at work.
 MT. and Mrs. L.arrabee and Miss Marian Larrabee motored to Provi- dence Sunday and spent the day at Rev M. R. Plumb's
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
USOUEPAUGH

Although it was very stormy Sum- day morning, Mr Livingston MT. Rod dy, MT Gaisford and Miss Caisford of Providence came to hold services at the church. There were very few present, but those who did attend en- joyed the talk. also MT. Rody's excel lent, singing. They were entertained at dinner at B. c. Locle's.
 The funeral Of Lyman Taylor 7s, was held in the church Sunday morn ing at 10 o'clock: Rev. Warren Dawley officiating Many relatives and friends attended. MT. Taylor died very sud-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15
STUNiNCTON

The infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Sylvia was severely burned while at play Tuesday evening. The child had comb. presumably of celluloid, which took fire from an oil stove. The baby's hair, right side of the face, right hand and arm were burned. The right eye was singed and it is feared the sight has been injured.
 Stonington Pointers.
 A. J. Brenstard. Jr.. has gone to Mexico to engage ill shipbuilding.
 Mrs. Harry NJ. Friedman, Jr., is vis- iting in Atlantic City, \. J.
 Judge Elias B. Hinel1ley and John H. Ryan attended the annual session of the Connecticut probate assembly in Hartford Wednesday.
 The failure Of the state legislature to provide an armory for Stonington tends to lessen tie number of enlist ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-15

Cromweit.-Rev. Homer W. Hildreth, pastor Of the Cromwell Congregational church and chaplain of the house at the recent session of the general as- sembly, has rendered his resignation as pastor of the Cromwell church. to take effect Sept. l.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-08-07
THE NEWS AGENTS

THE NEWS AGENTS
Extra copies of The News are on
Gale at the Office of publication and
Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan.
Post Office, East Canaan.
Post Office, Falls Village
G. T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk
Julian Champagne, Salisbury.
J. W. Morgan, Great Darlington.
FL. c. Giddings, Kent.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-08-07
Former Norfolk Man Wins D. S. G.

Sergeant Van Douglas MacVicar,
who was recently honorably dis
charged from the service and now
lives at Buena Vista, Fla, was born
in BENCHES, Md, in 1897, and was
educated in Scotland, returning to
the states in 1914, and being employ
ed on the Walcott-Ch estate at
Norfolk when this country entered
the war. His first military training
was received from Captain H. H.
Saunders in the Norfolk company of
the Connecticut State guard.
In September, 1917, he enlisted in
the regular army at Hartford and
was assigned to the Both infantry,
stationed at Syracuse, N. Y. Later
the company was moved to Camp
Greene, N. c., where they spent the
winter in intensive training. Early
in March, 1918, they entrained fol-
Camp Merritt, N. j., and sailed from
Hoboken a few days later. The com.
pany landed at Liverpool, staying in
England a few days for rest before
crossing the channel to France. AT.
ter scarcely a months training be-
hind the lines in France, they were
rushed with the rest of the Third di
vision to take part in the fighting al
Chateau Thierry, where from early
June until Aug. 10 the division saw
almost constant action in that anc
the Marine sectors.
1t was during the fighting on thu
Marine river, just east of Chateau
Thierry, July Is, 1918, that Sergean
Donald Agar of Great Darlington
Mass, of the same company, wa
wounded by shrapnel and sent bacl
to the hospital. It was for carryin,
ammunition on this date to one O.
the front line companies that Ser
Igeant MacVicar was awarded tn
D. s. c., and for volunteering t.
cross the Marine river on patrol at al
learlier date.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-08-07
KICKING OVER TRADITION

Only a few days ago an adver-
tfsement, with the above heading,
appeared in leading daily paper of
New York.
Underneath was the following sig
nificant announcement:
beginning Sunday next, August
3rd, the traditional opening Of
stores on Sunday will cease in all
stores throughout. the United States.
Sunday should be day of rest
Tradition has ompelled-stores to
remain open for seven days a week
Tradition has been responsible fol-
a. big majority of the worlds evils.
We are firmly convinced that the
WORLD has outgrown any tradition
that compels a week of seven days
labor.
We ask your Saturday patronage
TO- take care of your Sunday needs.
Here we have the example of one
of the biggest of big business read!
to recognize what has been demon
strated over and over again, that on
day of rest in seven is most essentia
FOR the well being of humanity.
Not that we would be conscience
for the other fellow; nobody know
Better than we that our own con
science is all we can take care of
but we commend this stand by tn
big corporation, to the thoughtfu
consideration of those who now fin
It. necessary, because the other fel
low keeps OPEN, to keep their place
of business open on Sunday. Kic
over tradition, ask yourself if yo'
are ready to outgrow the traditio
of week of seven days labor.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-08-07
WANTED
FOUND

Found-A gold watch, owner may
have same by claiming property
and paying for this ad. L. E.
Gorham, The Naples.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1919-08-07
SNAP SHOTS

The man who asks for the benefit
Of the doubt usually needs it.-New
York American.
No doubt the dry regime means
the end of the sea serpent.-Balti-
more American.
Perhaps shoes are to go up in or
der that the consumer won't have
anything to kick with!
President Wilson will soon be a
man without a party.--Baltimor
American.
Bill Steedum says that nobody
ever read in newspaper about a
balloon-it's either giant dirigible
or big blimp!-Wilmington News.
The British army aviator who is
resting" by touring America on a
motorcycle must love the noise of
battle.-Indianapolis News.
***
People who are paying the price
will have good reason to refer to
these as the dear old days.-New
York American.
Cheer up. Prices are lower. They
have dropped one-half of one per
cent. from an increase of SO per cent.
In just 178 years butter will be 80
cents a pound.-Brockton Times.
Just when the world has about all
the trouble it can stagger under, Cole
L. Blease bobs up again and wants to
go to congress. Can't South Caro-
lima send him anywhere else?-New
York World.
Woodrow Wilson will have plenty
of time for another European tour
when this term is over. But then he
will have to pay his own expenses.
Lloyd George is reported to have
another Irish scheme ready. He may
count on the Sim Feiners and Car
sonites being ready to oppose it
Toronto Globe.
For the first time in it's history,
Alabama has convicted white men
who took part in a lynching. We
may eventually reach the high stage
of civilization where murderers of
that sort are Observation-Disclosures
|Age-Herald.