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The state herald., 1920-12-03
GETS IN DIFFICULTIES FOR THE
PLEASURE OF GETTING OUT

William Russell has u great chance
drama with the latest American-Mu.
tual offering. up Romance Road"
In which the handsome young athlete
OF the screen is cast as Gregory
Thorne, rich mans son who Is
peeved because everything comes too
easy for him.
Engaged To the most beautiful and
charming girl of his acquaintance,
Gregory becomes disoontented be
cause there has never been the
slightest obstacle raised to his mar
rying Marta Milbanke. He tells the
girl that real love affairs are charac-
terized by all sorts OF troubles and
the way a man really wants to win a
woman is to fight for her.
Gregory. in completely with Marta.
deliberately plots to get into dificul-
ties so that he may have the Joy OF
overcoming them. without realizing
his good fortune. Gregory stumbles
on conspiracy by German spies and
manages to save the shipping firm of
Gregory & Mllbanke from being
blown sky high when he captures
Eekstrom, the chief spy, and forces
his confession at the pistols point
The story is one OF the most ex-
citing ever provided for Mr., Russell
and the picture Is splendidiy directed.
Included In the cast are Charlotte
Burton. John Burton, Joseph Belmont
Carl stockdale and Claire Dubrey.
This picture VIII be shown at the
Peerless theatre on Tuesday night OF
next week.
The state herald., 1920-12-03
Why She Would No, Write.

After Edward Box had won fame as
an editor he tells this story of his
reward:
zone day on his way to New York
he found himself sitting In sl,eplng
car section opposite woman and her
daughter.
"rhc mother WAS looking ut the
landscape, when suddenly she com.
mented:
There are some Of those ugly nd.
yortislns signs that Mr.. Box says nre
such defnccment TO the landscape.
never noticed them before. but he rs
flght. and ! nm going TO write and tell
him So
"'oh. mamma don't snld the glri.
That man Is pnmprcd enough by
women. Don't make him worse. Ethel
snys lie Is now the yainest man In
America r"-from n Bulletin OF
Charles serlbncr's Sons.
The state herald., 1920-12-03
How New York conserves Health.

Nowhere In The world Is greater at
tention given TO safeguarding tho
health OF the citizens than In New
York State. nor is there any other
commonwealth where laws of sanita-
tion are more strictly enforced than
here. says report from the office OF
the controller of the state of New
York. Until the creation Of the state
board OF health. however. about twcn.
ty years ago. health regulations
throughout the state were generally
In the hands OF the local authorities.
Up TO that time the chief expendi-
lures incurred by the state were for
hospital work In New York City and
quarantine purposes In connection
with The regulations of shipping In
the port OF New YORK.
The sum first expended by the state
for these purposes was $1,000. later
Increased to $4,000. Afterward 81.
900 was allowed annually TO prevent
the spread Of contagious diseases.
The state herald., 1920-12-03
,ulsssuse STAR ROUTE

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sprague and
children and Mrs. Clute and son
spend Tuesday evening at the Sailor
home.
George Sporls called on John Det-
mers Friday evening.
Miss Elizabeth Sporl Is working for
II. patmer while Mrs. Detmer helps
husk corn.
A farewell party. was given Friday
night at liver Hansens home. A very
pleasant evening was spent by all.
Mr.. Hanson and family are moving
to vermillion, South Dakota. Martin
and Albert will stay here and farm
the land this coming year.
Visitors for dinner Sunday at Otto
Brandt's were John and Herman Det-
mer. Miss Sporl, Miss Sanders and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Schellenberg.
Mr.. Fulcher has his basement com
pleted ready for the house which he
will build next spring. The dimen-
sions are "a and 40
Frank sprague went to Holyoke on
Monday.
Mrs. Launsberry was a visitor at
the Hudspath home Monday.
The friends of Mrs. Siligman will
be pleased to hear that she has been
able to leave the hospital where she
went to have an operation some time
ago.
George Hiliger and Mr.. Runge were
business visitors at Amherst Satur-
day.
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REAL EsTATE TRANSFERS.

c. II. Banner ct ux TO r. p. o'Neal,
E'4 lots 10. II. 10, block II, TIolyoko.
$1,000
+. NJ Skeels To Mrs. W. y, Eyana.
lot II. block 6, pleinvlow Second Ad.
dition TO Hnxtun, $4,000.
d. W. Scott to Z. L. Spear. lot 2.
block 6, P'ainview Second Addition
to IIaxtun. $500.
John A. Mohland To Carrie S. Thom.
as. SEA Of 2i-G-47. 81 and o. &C.
Julius Drake ct al to J. 7. shlploy.
NEh OF l-7-i5, 81 and o. v c.
The state herald., 1920-12-03
How Motor Hum Effects partrldues.


That the hum Of an auto motor
hypnotlzes a partridge. Is the conciu.
sion OF Game Warden st. Clair VIII
son OF IIoughton county. Michigan. He
says that the birds are so paralyzcd
with fear at the sound or motor that
they cannot seek cover. but remain IN
position from the time the noise Is
heard.
On this account the slaughter of
partridge undoubtedly viii be heavy
this fall. II Ia unlawful to hunt birds
from nn automobile. but the law does
not prohibit hunter from getting out
Of his machine to shoot partridge
Consequently II the motor Is not
stopped the chances Of the nlmrod
seitinr The partridge are enhanced
The state herald., 1920-12-03
WHAT YOU'LL SEE IN
SOCIAL BRIEFS
Mary Miles Minter VIII Appear In
This Picture at The Peerless
Theatre. Wednesday. cee. 8

a real old fashioned church, choir
In operation.
Theatrical life behind the scenes.
A country town with some true
types
A realistic display OF arrogance by
THE Rich Young Man"
A struggle for honor in a star sing.
er's dressing room,
Vivid contrast between the city and
country church.
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MARRIAGE LICENCES

J. a. Lohn and Lillian =. Elfeldt,
both OF Paoll. Colorado.
Earl w. Schaeffer and Arlio
Blanche Hawley. both OF Holyoke.
Colorado.
Andrew X. Kennedy and Mabel c.
DeWolf. both Of Haxtun. Colorado.
Ernest w. Fromm and Maud Burg
stem, both OF Imperial, Nebraska.
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McMechen Personals.

Mr. Harry kcarnS, who ha@ boon
i'll at her home for a number Of days -
improving slowly.
John Cusick has arrived in this city
from Fairmout. wher" he was called hy
the Illness OF his brother B"rt.
G"dtrcy Schneider. who has oecn i'll
at his home Tor number of weeks, Is
getting along nicely.
Wallace kettleweli. WHO has been CON
fined e his hom. Ill for several weeks.
IS Improving slowly.
Mrs. John Bursec and children have
returned - their HON" at West Liberty
after visiting relatives here for the
past week.
Mrs. ,;corG. Wolf. who has boon visit
ing here for number Of days has re-
turned to her home At Martinspurg. Va.
Miss Nellie Fletcher has returned to
this city after spending number or
days with her parents in Fairmont.
Mrs. John Cusck. who has been i'll
at her home on Garfield street. Is i'm
proving.
Hermann Muldrcw has returned to
Cleveland after a brief visit here.
Ralph Candy has returned home from
Pittsburgh. where he spent several
days on business.
Mrs. Lena Jackson has returned to her
home at Pittsburgh. after visiting Mrs
Frank Stetson for the past few days.
Mrs. r. Campbell left for her home at
Steubcnyillc. after spending several
days in th's city.
Bert CuSick continues seriously i'll at
the Ohio Valley hospital.
Mr.. Charles Lowe and family are
spending the week with relatives in
StcubenvillG.
Mt and Mrs. Frank Build"rhack have
returned to their HON" at CurIOpalls.
after spending several days in this city.
Vim. Rose IS improving OF injuries
sustained in his work at the 3 & O. rail-
road several days ago.
Scott Chambers. who has been scrI-
ously i'll for several days, is improving
nicely now.
Miss Sarah Martin. Of New Martins
willie. is visiting friends in this city for
a number OF days.
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TOWNS CROWDED
To D|SCOMF ORT
Of EVERYONE
Movie Man Tails OF Conditions In
Country Through which He
Has Travelled
Uncle Sam Now Carries Canned Drama
And There II Little Or
No BreafAgs

r +. Morris OF the Metro and Par
amount picture film corporations was a
guest Tuesday evening AZ the wheeling
hotel Mr. Morris is n veteran OF the
movies and has been in the business
from the time when hack workers
knocked together lurid western mclo-
dramas, until the day when half mil
lion OF dollars is expended 70 dramatic
and place upon the screen the efforts OF
the most celebrated authors OF history.
In speaking Of the Accommodations
throughout the country Mr.. Morris stat
cd that the cessation Of building on &C
coUn; OF the high price OF material. Is
bringing discomfort throughout the
land.
Hotels are crowded 10 capacity all
through the country and u IS aITost
impossible N the larger cities to secure
any kiud OF 4 room unless the rescrNa-
tinn Is made days IN advance.
This condition obtains throughout the
Eas, and Middle states. In many cities
where large manufacturing interests are
carried or Il Is Impossible for the work
men TO secure homes.
AZ Akron. Ohio. he stated. where vast
plants employ thousands. there are ~
QUO men who have no plaC. to sleep and
are accommodated any and cN"r.' where.
The cost OF lodging - pCohlhit;N". even
when The slccperS are crowded together.
At Akron. he was told. beds at &C
cupicd BY iwo shifts cf mea. n" night
AM! day workers and each couch had a
constant tenant.
Mr. Morris states that the parcel posi-;
had revulutinn.H.d thc moving pic:ur"
business. for III. better. In oldeN days
the canned drama was s"ut by 'X2r"~S
and was subject 20 delays and break
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1920-03-24

Most mon who use tobacco have no
idea OF tho harm tobacco does them he
cause II does il SO slowly that no "u"
days damaI" is noticeable. In tn"
strength and viCQr of young mauhu0d
tho injury seems trivial but Il &C
cumulatcs day by day and lays tn"
foundation FOR many troubles lu'"" IN
NE Tobacco lessons Ia" powers "r
resistance to disease. and alUnE IN IN"
late thirticS--SumCt,m much earlier
Il begins To. tell. and tn" awful damage
L has done begins to show.
DR.. Hrschreld IN his book. "Thc
Heart and BLOOD Vessels says "NcvN-
Sivo use OF tobacco after frrty-ilv" is
suicidal Authorities aEr"" that 'N""s-
Sivc use Of tobacco causes loss "t ap-
petite, cancer Of the stomach and Iui"St-
tines. indigestion. headaches. "Ntr"rn"
nervousness, SlCcplCSSn"SS. irrttahjHty.
lack Of concentration, dimucsS of v,s.un
loss Of will-powcr. fOrgrtfUlueSs. and
many other serious troubles. Il ais"
causes hardening Of the arteries and
high blood pressure and thrS" are tn"
troubles that manifest themselves aluuG
in the fortics.
Thousands Of men VII" u,r '"ha,ro
daily know il is inJuriuE th'jr h"aI'h
and from time to time they d"'id" I" cat
down the supply and use loss Thou
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in the day that tn" miners were ready
- 20 enter a joint conference with the
operators. President Lewis. Of III"
United Mine Workers tonight issued
the following statement:
In announcing that "" ar" ready
ana willing Ia meet with the operators
for the purpose of formulating work
ing agreement. to become effective on
April |. tho miners ar" adhcrinE 10 the
policy that they have followed through
uut the controversy. From the time
that the miners and operators first met
in Buffalo last September. the miners
hoped that an agreement might be
rcachd that would he satisfactory and
acceptable 10 all parties concerned. in
Guiding the public. They knew that an
agreement could be formulated then. as
agreements had been formulated in the
past. and If their honest and sincere ef-
forts in that direction had been success
full. the entire controversy could and
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something terrible was going to happen.
IL heard anyone coming ray heart
would beat fast and [ wanted to run.
So | TOOK the Vegetable Compound
again and it helped me wonderfully.
You may publish my letter as the med
icine is surely great. M :. A
BANTA, r. Il. No. (, Box "a, Washing
ton. Ind.
Among the virtues OF Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is its abI'
itv TO correct sterility in many cases.
This fact il we'll established IA evil
denced BY the above letter and hundreds
OF others We have published in these
columns.
In many other homes, once childless,
there are now children because OF the
fact that Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compo n makes women normal,
healthy and strong.
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STREET CAR MEN
HOLDING MEETING
Charles J. WEIGH Of tho International
Council, Is in the Comforting
With Men.

The executive committee OF local No.
103 Electric Railway Employees OF the
Ohio Valley arc in session at the ONO
Valley Trades and Labor Assembly hall
and plans have practically been acted
upon for the presentation Of tho new
wage scale 20 the traction heads or IN"
city for their consideration.
Charles J. WEIGH the executive chair
man Of the National organization or
electric railway employees. IS visitor in
the city and yesterday was in confer
ence with the men. The scale must hc
presented TO the traction heads 80 days
prior TO the expiration of the scale and
therefore It Will likely be presented
this week or next.
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: would have been disposed OF without
Inconvenience 10 anyone. The miners
still adhere to this purpose and we are
ready to enter joint conference With
the operators 10 consummate an agree.
mcnt before April ]. B
The miners asked the commission TO
establish a number of vital reforms In
the coal mining industry affecting their
living and working conditions. But the
report Of the majority does not grant
these reforms, ard in this the mine
workers will be keenly disappointed.
On the ether hand, the majority of the
commission went beyond the issues and
questions that were in controversy prior
TO the creation Of the commission and
presumed To decide matters that were
not involved in the original case" u
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HAD A COLI ALL WINTER.

The colds that hang on the coughs
that rack your body and wear YOU down.
the weakening that comes from loss Of
Slc"p--therc are afFliCt'ons from which
relief is welcomed as a blessing. Nick
J. WIRES. Xahl. y. D.. writes: "WordS
cannot EXPRESS the gratitude owe
Folcy's Honey and Tar for tho miracu-
lous relief il gave me. Had 4 sold all
winter. but since taking ono hottl" II
has entirely disappeared. | will meyer
be without your remedy II I live TO BE-
100 Years old Sold everywhere.
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eo,,.l Team VIII Conduct Service.

This promises 10 be one Of the great
est nights of the revival services al the
FIRST VI. T.. church. as the Gospel Team
Of Wheeling Will conduct the service.
They ar. wonderful workers and much
is expected 20 be accomplished this eve
ming. There have already been num-
Der Of conversions. and Indications are
pointing that this will be very success
ful wear in the church.
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NEW RECORD
IN TOURNEY

PEORIA. his. March 2S-Contral
Allies. Of indianapolis. established u
new American Bowling congress record
today when they shot 1925 IN the third
l;arrc Of their nvc-man events Tn" for.
mcr mark OF ll13 and was established
ut tho present tournament week ago
By the Orange Crush team OF st. Lou'&
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children 4 n q N
amt advised me 10
take Lydia +. Pink
b 4 N $ Vegetable
Compound. 1t i'm
proved m Y health
and restored 4 nor
NAL condition OF my
sy.tem 50 that | now
h ve a fine baby.
Until abe was about
u year old | was
very nervous, and
ALL the time thinking
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Own Class Met.

The weekly meeting Of the gymnasium
class was held last evening in tho gym
nasuIm Of tho Union high school. Tho
evening was spent in taking up some
new exercises in Indian club work. Prof.
Fisher is well pleased with the interest
hat Is being shown.
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M'MECHEN
Proved Charming Hostess.

Mrs. Fred Zimmerman proved a very
charming hostess L. the members OF III"
Worcn'S Foreign Missionary Society OF
Fifth street The hours were pleasantly
spent in necdiewurk, and several inter
estins talks were made 10 the members
upon the mission work. Al seasonahle
hour the guests were invited to the din
ing room where tempting refreshments
we're ScrN cd.
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The members Of the American Legion
met last evening In the mayors office"
The evening was spent in giving n mum
Der Of Interesting talks upon the organ
izatIon. and plans wcr" made to secure
= number Of new members. The meet
M. MIS- VOL attended,.
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Ladias Aid VIII Meet.

Til. members of the Ladies AID So
ci.ty Of the First Christian church will
hold meeting this afternoon IN the
parlorS Of the church. The meeting will
begin 1T 80 O'Clock. and will be devo-
led chiefly :" quilting. All members are
rnnunSt,d 10 attend
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Entertained Yesterday.

Mrs VIM. Rail entertained the mem
hers Of the Loyal Womcn'S class OF the
FIRST Christian church yesterday after
noon at her home on North Marshall
street. Tho hours from until wcr"
devoted "a music and necdlewcrk. y
tarrc crowd attended.
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MANY Hear PROGRAM.

\ large crowd attended III" FIRST
Church - God last evening when tho
Ladies Md Society Of the church gave
A program in honor Of the fiftieth ami
versary OF the church. The program
was excellent and was enjoyed by all
those who attended.
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Final Game,

This evcniug Will be the final game
Of basketball in the grade schools. Mr..
Fisher states this evening there Will be
about four games and all will be real
lively. AS this is tn. final game large
crowd is expected to attend.
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each commission TO handle specific
local conditions.
other Recommendations

.,. ,u ,,ific
I,'," ~
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o'her AeoonlmennatlonS
"''i'I L'T'''''"e''ua''oi'S Oh '"'
! ny '"C'u''n:
va "'P"' '''''1'S anu Sc'- oil O.,
CHS puy ana sure 'nS ",",ei supply
o' yo'I hSIoFe inc emo OF July 10; r.,s..
""' 'Hc ''""''' q "''io,''' r.,r
"','','. Su'i''' 81 me s'"'''"' p'''''I
.rh.t 80. ,r,,r.,o,o o,,,,r,orco com.
,rtsisrr H.. d,rrcfcI +, md IN The sulu-
- 3D., ,r.,,.,,l'r..,;,r rrnhloms
,..,n ,,tr,i.,,,.,, a,,',,,iIn ;, Ihc mes
,,,m 80 rn,4n,,.,I rrri.,h, ratrs ear sup
rl ,,J ,o- d,l,rilrIi,o
!rh.,, ,,.,,,, ,,,,,.a~,,,,r. ho asked ~ is-
.,,,,,.',.. .,a,n ins,tir-
!" =" ,.,,aH,
"'t " 't.',, ,..S I,,r,r,. ,b..
,,,,,.,,,-
, 'rLnt ,,-o., r,ir,,,,. ,,d nu..lic utility
,.,,,,,nr,,i;n,,. 49,, ,hcir irrlnrrr. with
,h.. .nr,,,,,. MAINE. COMMISSIONS TO IN
dr,. IN, N,,,rrbasG and s,ora,,r of coal
! h, tbns. ,nrnora.i1ns rrrIccting. If
r,.,..ss,ry m. rnst ~ such storag. in
I'M. ro,nS
That thr ra.}rTad, bc asked to coop
rr.r, in coal storage, car construction
and distribution and reduction 10 q MN
lnum Of the price Of Communicating
coal.
That the federal reserve board per
nit federal reserve banks t. favor, rs
eligible for reLiScOunt paper drawn
apoiusr coal in storage.
That .hc praciirc whereby purchasing
agents NJ carriers can use company
rrnrrnl nycr car supply to force down
,lc rrirc uC railway fuel be- abolished.
Tha, c,np and housing conditions
he ,mnro,.d
,rhni ~ I,,nd orr,,,s Of tho miners
irtnrn,tinr.i orr,uiyaiiou be exercised
~ maintain ,hcir rxrrrssrd position Of
Covorina ,L. irtro5uc,iou Of labor say
inn, dcyIocs ana machinery.
That the making Of advances Of
miners pay be DISCOURAGED in every
way. but If made. they he made without
discount. directly or indirectly.
The Minority Report.
The prjncipal point Of difference be-
.vccr ~, mn iorify and minority reports
was IN IN, matter Of hours Of work.
Commissioners Robinson and PcaIe rec
nn,unnd.d retention Of tn" present
,.., - =.
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The greater the necessity for SAVING
the greater your opportunity 10 u6c
The Inteligencer Want Ads. a
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MOTHERHOOD
WOMAN'S RIGHT
How Lydia E. Pinkhan's
Vegetable Compound Helps
to Make Women Normal.

Washington, Ind.-"I was IN such
condition that never expected to have
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Miners Demands.

On rHrr"rt irCr"as" in wages.
4 50 hour week. Time and ono half
for Overtime and double time for Sun
days and holidays.
Standardization "f tn" coal mines.
Termination Of waE" contracts in tho
fan instead Of spring.
TIL majority report Of the committee
provides:
An increase Of g. percent in wages
Retention "f tho eight hour day.
Termination Of contracts on cnch
March 81
establishments Of commission TO
hanGlc the question "f diCfrr"ntials in
rates and ,thcr matters IN the central
cu,upc'if,..r fiTId.
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Tho greater tho necessity for saving
tho greater your opportunity TO use
The Intclligcnccr Want Ads.
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TELL MINERS
Continued Prom Page one.)
The Majority Findings.

in fixing coal prices with reference to
future conditions Of productions"
The Majority Ftndingg.
In refusing tn" demand Of the minors
for a 30-hour week the majority of tn"
commission said that If tn" work dOr
was shortened by ono hour Il wullJ BE-
equivalent to an additional cost ~ moro
than 500. 100000.
The minority report Of John = White,
tho miners representative. held out :or
q higher increase or all day labor and
monthly men than were granted by ,h-
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ANOTHER STATEMENT
BY PRESIDENT LEWIS

WASHINGTON. March 23--In con
ucc,ion with his announcement earlier
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fixing coal prices with reference t.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-11-17
NORTH STONINGTON

Rev. Lueian Drury conducted funeral services for Arthur Hibberd in the Sec oad baptist church Saturday afternoon. Burial was in Union cemetery While chopping in the woods in Ledygrd Mr. Hibberd was struck and instantly killed by falling tree. lie leaves two dausi- ters His wife died a few years ago.
 The Ladies society Of the Third BaD- tist church gave dinner last Thursday at the home of Mrs. George II. Stone. This was the first in a series of informal din- ners which the society intends giving dur ing the winter.
 Rev. r. s. Robbins of Preston. mission ary for the Stonington Union association wishing to visit the Third Baptist church for eNangelistic labors, has announced hh intention of beginning a series of meet ings on the evening Of Nov. 2Sth.
 The Red Cross will holl a sewing meet ing in the Congregational vestry Wednes day, with dinner at 1 o'clock. 1iis. Webb of Westerly and Miss Stratton o Norwich are expected to sneak. ~ Rev and Mrs. O. D. Fisher arrivet | home Friday after attending the Congre gational strte meeting in Bridgeport art the New London county association sos sions in New z lnlon.
 | Mrs. R. C. .Isine of Eden Park, F. l. was in town last week.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wilbur s. Maine are oc cupying the Stephen Maine homestead.