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Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
RANKS OF G. A. R. MEN
 ARE FAST THINNING OUT

Few people realize, writes Souvenir Taylor that soon all the members of the G. A. R. will have passed away In
 1888 there were 6,721 members of the Department of Connecticut and thirty years later 191S) there were only l.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04

Bloomfeld.-The second annual field day and spring exercises of the Bloom field schools will be held Saturday after noon at the Center grammar and high school grounds att o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
Preparing For Election Dav.

Carpenters were at work on Thursday at the town hall putting in the railings and voting booths and installing the vot- ing machines for the election next Mon- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
ORITuARY
Miss Mira L. Rockwell.

The death of Miss Mira L. Rockwell 7S. died 1t the home of her niece, Mrs George D. Ellis. in Preston, late Thurs day evening. Miss Rockwell had been ir poor health for some time. She was born in New London. the daughter of Vii liam and Elizabeth Way Rockwell The greater part of her life had been spent in Stoclbridge, Mass, but for the past two years she had resided in Preston.
 Mrs. Frank Rathbun.
 Lila Johnson. widow of Frank Rathbur formerly of Norwich, died at the, home of
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
WEDDINGS.

Miss Madeline Reeves. daughter of William Reeves of III Willetts avenue. New London. and Joseph Hague were married Tuesday at the parsonage of the First Congregational chrch, New Lon don by Rev. J. Romeyn Danforth.
 The bride was attired in cream col ored silk and carried shower bouquet of white carnations. Miss Margaret Manken, aunt of the bride was her only attendant. Palmer Reeves, brother of the bride. was the best man.
 Following the ceremony an informal reception was held at the brides home.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04

Manken, an aunt of the bride, was her only attendant. Palmer Reeves, brother of the bride, was the best man.
 Following the ceremony an informal reception was held at the brides home
 HOran-Bricea.
 The marriage of Miss Alice Bricca. daughter of MT. and Mrs Antonio Erie ca of 13 Golden street, New London. and John Horan of Fall River, Mass, took place at St. Mary's Star of the Sea church, New London, at o'clock, Thurs day morning. Miss Katherine Andrew, of New York was the brides only at tendant and Iimileo Kelley of Brook lyn, N. Y, was the best man.
 Batting-Hodges.
 The marriage of Miss Marion Adel Hodges and George Eugene Batting took place Wednesday evening at the home of the bride in New London. Rev J. Beveridge Lee, pastor of the Secon- Congregational church officiated Arthur Hodges, brother of the bride. was best man and little Miss Winnie Bray was flower girl. A wedding supper was serv- ed, after which MT and Mrs. Batting left or their honeymoon.
 O'Mara-McDermott.
 The marriage of Miss Katherine c. McDermott, daughter of MT. and Mrs. P. J. McDermott of Uncasville, and Mi chael OMara of Baltimore, Md, former ly of Groton, took place at St Johns church in Uncasville at g o'clock Thurs day morning. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. F. N. Quinn and witness ed by a large assembly of relatives an6 friends from Norwich, Groton, Montville and New London.
 The bride wore while georgette witt l picture hat to match and@ carried . ] shower bouquet of Killarney roses Mis-: i Margaret McDermott, a sister of the bride was maid of honor She was at tired in nile green silk and carried pfnl roses. R. O'Mara, a brother of tht bridegroom, was best man.
 | Following the ceremony at the churcl a wedding breakfast was served at tn, home of the brides parents, after whicl Mir. and Mrs. OMara left on an extende, wedding trip. They are to reside in Bal timore where MT. O'Mara is employed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
DIED

ADAMs-In the Johnson home. Norwich Town. June 3, 1920, Susan P. Adams, aged S7 years ROCKWELL In Preston, June 3, 1920, at the home of her niece. Mrs. George D. Ellis, Miss Mira L. Rockwell, aged 7S years.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
FUNERALS
Mrs. James H. Johnson.

On Thursday afternoon at 2.S0 o'clock the funeral of Gertrude Knowlton. wife of James H. Johnson took place at the United Workers house. at No. Wash ington street. A large number of rela- tives and friends attended the services, many coming from other cities. In- cluded in the lGfge attendance was a del- egation from the Sedgwick womans Re lief corps, of which the deceased was a member. There were many handsome floral tributes. The services were con- ducted by Rev. Alexander H. Abbott, pas tor of the United Congregational church. During the service Abide With Me and Lead Kindly Light, were rendered by Hugh Kinder. Four relatives from out of town filled the places of bearers. Burial took place in the family lot in Yantic cemetery where committal ser vice of the Sedgwick Woman's Relief corps was conducted bye Mrs Florence Dean, president and other officers Rev. MT. Abbott pronounced the benediction
 The Henry Allen and Son Company were in charge of the funeral arrange mentS
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
MARRIED
CAD oE HANKS.

We take this means of expressing our appreciation for the many kind acts shown us by our neighbors and friends during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother Mrs Margaret Johnson, and also we feel especially grateful to those shOpmates who sent floral forms.
 MIR CHARLES JOHNSON AND
 DAUGHTER VIOLET.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
Mrs. Charles S. Avery.

Funeral services for Ann Maria Brink. wife of Charles s. Avery were held from he4 late home at fl Grove street, on Thursday afternoon at o'clock h. cluded in the large attendance were rel atives and friends from Pawtucket. R. L. There was profusion of, handsome floral tributes. The services were conducted by Rev. F. A. Legg. pastor of the Trinity Methodist church, of which the deceased was a member. The bearers were Earl Mathewson, Lee Roy Robbins, John F. Tompkins and Percival w Chapman. Burial took place in Maplewood ceme- tery where committal service was read by Rev. Mir. Legg. Funeral Directors Church and Allen were in charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04

Hartford.-2r. 71l Mrs. Charles Ii Bushnell O. 10. l Dean street have rA
 turned afe-- few days stay in oli Lyme.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
[i.sss.ssEdzaa-

husband 1- re several years ago.
 She i5 survived .- one brother. Jams F. Johnson Q 7 e-. and four sisters Mrs -ler' - CT Norwich, AIi5 Fannie F. l----- 1-wich. 71rs Frank H. I.s. 05 E-I--r. -17ss-. and Mrs Werner 0t aulald, N. l Burial is t0 r- l Fs c-r.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-04
"Gets-It" Makes Them Loosen Up So They Lift Off PainlessIy.

There's no more pain after a few drops of "Gets-It' lands upon corn or callus and instantly dries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-02

r. a W. GRAND STORE
u~ ou sS1 Market st.
GIRARD MUSIC SHOP '
uo 8G7 W. Girard Ave.
O,HALLORhS. 5. Goth at 81.
Kensington Aya 4 Westmoreland
JAMES MrSIC STORE
1888 Point Breeze Ave.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-02
N. Y. FOOD SUPPLY HIT
Strike Of oWrkers Ties UP 80 Per
Gent Of Railroad Liahters

New York, April 2.-(By A. P)-
All but 20 per cent of the railroad
owned tugs and steam lighters which
railroad representatives assert bring to
New York 80 per cent of its food sup
plies are tied up as result of the
marine workers strike. j. J. Mantell,
railroad managers representative. an :
nounced today.
The railroad owned ferries on the
Hudson river. the crews of which were
also called out. are apparently not Sc
riously affected Mr.. Mantell stating
that all but one line are running on
regular schedule. Reduced travel to
day, due to the Good Friday holiday,
has enabled the railroads to use ferries
to large extent in the transportation
Of food and milk which otherwise would
have been carried by the steam lighters
and railroad car floats.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-02
COMBINED BUREAUS SOUGHT
House Bill Provides Single Head for
All War.Benefit Boards

Washington, April "a bureau Of
war benefits embracing the Bureau OF
War Risk Insurance and the Public
Health Service Of the Treasury Depart
ment, the Federal Board for Vocational
Education and the Bureau of Pensions
of the Interior Department, would be
created under bill introduced by Rep
resentative Clifford Ireland, Republi
can. of Illinois.
The secretary of the interior and the
director and assistant directors of the
bureau would constitute a committee to
co ordinate, systematize and reorganize
the various divisions of the bureau and
make quarterly reports to Congress as
to cases adjusted or pending.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-02
|wAR DECLARED ON BEAVER
title Animal Held Responsible
for Damaging Floods

Albany \. V, April 2.-lBy A.
/ Game protectors and forest rang
,,ore sent orders today by the con-
.n,o,iop commissioners to wage a re-
Ln,less war on the beaver.
1rivs nhey we're instructed to take the ini,,
tnvs ,iro in tearing out beaver dams and
Iatn Iatoy;np beaver houses, where exten-
;rs s,' damage is being caused by the
Wing Of property because of the dams
'b;cb the animals have built
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-02
"couGH UP OR WALK UP"

New York. April 2.-(By A. PD-
A slogan Of cough up or walk up''
was adopted last night at a meeting OF
unionized elevator operators and start
ers, at which plans were formulated for
demands of higher wages and better
working hours. to be announced at a
mass meeting next Monday night. A
committee was appointed to confer with
the real estate operators in an effort
to avert Il strike. which would affect
5000 members Of the union employed
in Office buildings, loft buildings and
rpnrtmpnt houscs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-02
Ewyss TO AID WORLD STRIKE
~ Elements Planning to Test
eo,idarjty Of ProIetariat

c.r,ya. April .. CBy A. Po-
o.otions for world wide twenty :
frep,.nr - strike on May 1 are being
pu' T.. made in Switzerland by Social i
ireaIs Comm,,nists and other radical ele y
,s 's' Foreign agitators are active in
|sD.D, ,,ovement. but they will probably be
|, rellcd before that date
=, ;s virtually certain. however, the
,,iss will join in the movement which
WE W. launched by Nikolai Lenine, pre-
40 no - Russia. as an experiment to
|sst the solidarity of the world pro-
atariat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-02
Winter Undermined Tank

Woodbury., n. j., April Frost
leaving the ground under large water
tank on the farm of John =. Day
caused the foundation to lower and the
tank and framework fell, demolishine
the outfit. The tank fell on Days milk
house, crushing it, as there were 1000
gallons of water in it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-02
WILkES-BARRE HAS 1928
Census Shows 10 Per cent Increase
In Population In Last Ten Years

washington, April 2.-(By A. P.)-
Population statistics announced today
by the Census Bureau included: Wilkes
or 10 per cent over 1910. waterloo
Ia, SO, ,230: Murphysboro, Ill.,, 1O,411 I;
Long Branch. N. j.. 1881.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-02

CUNNINGHAM PIANO co.
DURv,IittS DUR and Chestnut sts'
,,,o, "a South b2d st.
1929 and 4262 Frankford Ave.
FAIR VARIETY STORE
IDEAL PIANO 90.
MAN SCHROEDER
205S Germa ntOwn Ave
! j. u. RAKER. ?5iO N, Alder 81,
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-03-28

Special to The Caller.
FORT WORTH Texas. March 27--
Seven cars 81 stockcr cattle purchased
nn the Oklahoma city and Wichita
Falls markets and sent here for re. sale
were shown In the native wards Satur-
day The southern division contained
about eight ears Of south Texas cattle.
most Of which were steers
Stocker prices were unchanged hut
grass steers saw an advance OF 20
cents. The steer marke, is closing with
an cf the weeks early decline Total
receipts amount 20 500 cattle and 100
calves
quotations. cattle Reeves 20on
$500 stockers 0n6ii0 oui COWS fODn
1925. hcifers Sooals50. bulls 5000
75e' calves to0sttf0n
Hng, Heavy l495mfi50. ueht 30
uit1o. medium i3t0Hit5O. mixed
if5eHi3 soi common n toWte50. plps
Noenl. so
sheep lambs iso0wisoo, vcar-
ings iioonisoo, Wethers A. 0001S 90:
owes d 0OUieon' bulls 700WS0n
Goats tb0n 80
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-03-28
corroNseso PRODUCTS.

- The a sHnciafed lrc-n
NEW YORK. March 17- Cottouseed
at was nust and feAtureloss. prices
holding about steady on rho hcttcr
showing In hard and cotton Lending
inonth. closed go points nef higher
Saias 600 barrels Prime crude Z b.
asscd. prime summer elbow spot i4l
sriq1-. Mas 1887, July -p-a, sep
fCnher lD2. prime winter yellow and
summer white nominal
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-03-28
n q O. BEER

Established f07c--New Orleans. lie.
Cotton, Stocks. Grain. Provisions. Cot
ton Seed, OIL Suaar and Coffee
Members Of the New Orleans Cotton
Exchange. New orleans Future Brokers
Association New York Produce lex-
change New York Cotton Exchange
New York Coffee Exchange. Chicago
Board ~ Trade. Associate Mosabcrs Of
Liverpool Cotton Association.
Special attention given To the exocu.
ton Of orders on the above exchanges
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1920-03-28
Hair Grown on Bald Head

Amor being siffatt tptsily hsid. hsu Ipfsw
. frafi ra4ntfnrs shici troush 9pt %
tt.f. BE srlefn - hair " wtirn, ~ .. 49,
Ia s'i .sna fha laf1fnatlen frss - s,lnL'
~ta n ~ a. Mr'sy is.n
srtn D. . sfu~u hHr sftff 81 flsa fsAe4
this aUf. slow aittfui tnis 10 ssnuins
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13
IN THE LAND OF
SKY BLUE WATERS

tcontinued from Page one.)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13
RACE FOR GOVERNOR
PRESENTS COMPLICATIONS

Continued from Page one)
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13

JEFFERSON CITY. March 49,
Especial Correspondence - Phelps
County democrats in convention have
indorscd Edward r. Goitra- Mis-
souri's member of the National DEM
ocratic Committee for reelection.
Fully twenty other Missouri county
conventions have taken the same step
and more will follow suit Rural Mis-
souri, seems to be strong for the re-
election of Goltra. '' ""
The Phelps county democrats in
structed their Joplin delegates to sup
port Governor f. d. Gardner and Ed
itor Burris NJ. Jenkins Of the Kansas
City Post for delegates-at-large from
Missouri to the Frisco National Con-
vention. Representative Frank II.
Farris heads the Phelps county Jop-
lin delegation. His candidacy for the
democratic nomination for Governor
was unanim ously Endorsed amid wild
enthusiasm. ....-
Buford for Lieutenant Governor
state Senator Garter NJ. Buford Of
Ellington. Reynolds county, has filed
for the democratic nomination for
Lieutenant Governor, and bids fair
to be the only candidate.f for that hon
or. It is his fourth term in the State
Senate, two years Of the last term
still remaining ahead of him. The
political strength OF this democratic
aspirant for second place on the next
state ticket OF tho only Reliable Par
ty' is indicated uy the fact that three
times hand running The "gops" of the
lTwenty-fourth State Senatorial dis
trict Of Missouri failed to put up a
candidate TO combat for the honor
with Senator Buford.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13

hour work day for all. abolition as
much as possible of labor from chill
dren under 1s years and state in
dustrial comm ission with fun power
to settle all contentious between labor
and capital; a now state constitution;
the tavaiion problem: provisions for
ca ring for the blind and other help
less human beings; and other similar
popular propaganda, the three guber-
material candidates, Crossley, Atkin-
son and Farris.r agree. the only differ
ence b@ng the phraseology employed
in proelaiming these hynoptic doc
trines 10 plebeian electors. .-.
Friends of Senator FArrjs say uN
he will throw a bombshell among his
opponents, as soon as all are officially
in the running. by emphatioally pro-
claiming where he stands on Convert
ing the present costly state public ser?
vice commission into revenue pro-
ducing institution of real benefit TO
the people of the state-the purpose
for which it was originally intended.
A demand will accompany this deelar-
alton that each other gubernatorial
candidate as clearly outline his atti-
tude on the same issue. 1t win be cit
ed, it is stated that before the United
States, as a war measure, took over
the big railroads of the country. pas
senger fare i'm Missouri was two and
a half cents mile, the Public Service
Commission having made a dead letter
of the law which fixed the charge at
two cents a mile. Uuder Federal Con-
a mile. with the return of the roads
TO the original owners legal authori-
lies hold, state Jurisdiction over in
ira state affairs again became effec-
tive, restoring thereby all pre-war re-
gulations and charges. including the
two and half cents a mile rate. A
railroads We're restored to their form
er owners without action on the part
Of the Public Service Commission to
restore the original rates. Those who
p know say that Senator Farris will an
nounce where he stands on this prop
osition and demand a similar declar.
alton from his opponents.
Moore. Garrett and Mayer TO File
With the advent Of the spring anC
the coming of favorable campaigning
weather, It is expected that Georg'
II, Moore OF st. Louis, Internal Reven
ne Collector OF the Eastern District o
Missouri: Judge Charles II. Mayer o
st. Joseph; Col Garrett of Kansa
City and A. ~ Lindsay, ID. d. OF clin
ton. will soon tell what their inten
j tions are. and. IL they get into tn
' gubernatorial derby, what policies AM
% issues they win travel on. Whi
Moore and Judge Mayer who is bes
. known out in Missouri as a forme
state senator from the district Of whicl
st. Joseph is the leading city, are re
gaFded as being liberal democrats
they will be called on TO publicly pro
claim where they really stand on tn
wet and dry question. DIR. Lindsay
classed as a dry candidate and, thos
who know say. II he gets into the run
ming. will help Atkinson and Crossie
split the dry democratic vote OF rurs
Missouri. Where Garrett stands o
the question Of prohibition no one /
rural Missouri Is prepared to sai
but he will undoubtedly toe the mar
l on the subject n he throws his ii
war helmet into the arena.
n A. T. EDMoNsroN
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13
EDMONSTON'S
POLITICAL PRATTLE
Political .Straws Which Show
Which Way the Wind Is
Blowing
PHELPS COUNTY DEMO-
Gratis FOR GOLTRA

Tho First OF Series of Big Demo-
cratic Rallies and Gct-together-
Meetings Was Held at Springfield
Yesterday Which viii Be Followed
by Others Until the Polls Close With
a Great Democratic Victory in No
vcmber. Z
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13
Judge Graves Is Honored

Bates county democrats in con-
vention Monday indorsed Judge w w.
Graves of the Missouri Supreme Court
for consideration by the Joplin con-
vention for delegate-at-large 20 the
Frisco national convention. The can
didacy Of Treasurer John II. Stone OF
Bates county for the democratic nom
ination for State Treasurer was also
indorsed. Madison county democrats
indorsed the dry" lawyer Charles NJ.
Hay, of st. Louis. former Represent
ative from Galloway county for dele
gate at large from Missouri
Springfield Democratic Rally
Missouri democracy inaugurated its
1899 campaign Friday, March l2, with
a huge rally at Springfield. The event
was the first Of a series Of rallies and
big get-together meetings to be held
every week or two throughout the
state. Ben NJ. Neale, Chairman of the
State Democratic Committee. announc-
ed Saturday that arrangements for
the big 1920 Democratic drive which
will lead to record breaking victory
next November, were being completed.
A. T. EDMONSTON
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13
Springfield Democratic Rally

Col John d. McNeely will be the
speaker at the Commerce Club lun-
cheon Wednesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13

apparently infatuated with the o1irt-
attic censi sitions, for while Flat Flor
ida" has not the rugged picturesque
ness Of California or Colorado, 1t has
'em all beat for balmy air. dream
cities and Its profusion Of tropical
trees and flowers.
Great Truck Farming
Truck farming is the most import
ant industry down here and the fresh
green vegetables on sale in all the
stores, attest to the productiveness of
the soil and the energy of the owner
Of the farm: peas, carrots, onions, egg
plants, beans lettuce, radishes, tur-
nips, tomatoes. cabbage, celery and
Sweet" peppers, being now obtain
able in all their succulent freshness,
while in the line of native fruit, one
may get fine ripe strawberries at 35c
per quart, cranberries, oranges. qua
vas and grape fruit-this array sup
ported by outside shipments helps pro-
vide varied diet and keeps away
the scurvy ~p
There is so much prosperity down
here, from various sources, that It
makes the story of "Alladin and his
wonderful lamp" pale into insignifi-
cance and as yet, the state as a pro-
ducer is only in its infancy. 20
In closing let me say that your pap
er, finds its way down here weekly
and for while at least. is the "observ-
ed OF all observers" ..t.. tF-
It brings with it too. Just enough
trigidity, TO enable us to sit in the
glare Of the MONDAY sun and read
with comfort and enjoyment, the news
from all over Imperial Missouri.
FRED w. LAUDER
Dundee, Fla. March 3, 1920.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13
Patt Bros.
ST. JosEPH's HIGH-CI.Ass
T AILOR RS
sii FRANCfs-5ti.
Take the Electric Line to
CITY, LIBERTY AMI

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS
Shortest route. quickest time. best
service. Trains leave sth and Ed
mond streets. Local every hour start
ing 5;s5 a. m. 20 7:s6 ID. m, then 1855
and l1:1o p. m. Limited train 10 a
m and 4 y. m
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13

Jack PloteI arrested charged with
keeping sRmbiing game. was dis
cnafaed in police court Tuesday.
The St. Joseph observer., 1920-03-13
estate Safely Democratic


State Senator Mark A. .McGruder Of
sedalia, who spent Monday and Tues
day in the Capital City after a tour
over the state, declares that not in
years have the democra Is OF Missouri
been as full Of party enthusiasm and
the determination TO give the party a
landslide victory at the coming cleo
ton as is the case now. Senator Nc
Gruder. who was the democratic lea
der of the last Senate. is contesting
for the democratic nomination for At
torney- against William II.
Meredith OF Poplar Bluffs and Char
les ]. Wright Of Springfield, two south
Missouri lawyers. From Lancaster,
Schuyler county. comes word that
Earl L. Fogle. who has been practic-
| ing law there since 1903, intends to
| seek the same nomination. He is the
/ son of c. c. Fogle who several times
represented Schuyler county in the
I legislature.