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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-07-08
To The Voters of Polk
County
G.. l.. WILLIAMS.

Having received the nomina-
ton for Trustee of Polk County;
at the Republican Convention
held in Benton. March IS, l
earnestly solicit the influence and
support of all at the August
election.
Respectfully,
f, ID. COPELAND. I
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-07-08

The first tract and second tract
will be sold separately and then
together as whole and the high
est bid reported, and said tracts
will be sold subject to the life
estate Of Altoona Burris; the
third and fourth tracts will be
sold separately and then as a
whole and the highest bid report
ed. and said third and fourth tracts
will be sold free from encum-
brances and all of said lands will
be sold in bal of the equity OF
redemption. Said sale will be on
terms of twenty-five t25) per cent
cash and the remainder on a credit
of one and two wears. Notes with
interest from date of sale with
good personal security will be re-
CURED of the purchaser and a lien
will be retained on the property /
Sold as further security.
This June 10th, 1920, II &24,
A. j WILLIAMS,
Clerk & Master
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-07-08

Anna Rose is improving from
the measles.
Mrs. Roselee Shelton and child
rem called at the home of Mrs.
T. M, Davis, Saturday.
Frank Dixon of Ocoee, was
here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs, George Longley
were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Smith, Sunday,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-07-08
Announcements
To the Voters of Polk Co.

| take this method of announc-
ing to you that | am running tor
the Office of Trustee of Polk
county, and solicit your vote. If
elected will fill the office to the
best of my skill and ability, deal
ing with one and all fair and i'm
partially. l desire and intend to
see every voter in the county be-
tween now aud the election, but
should | by any reason fail to
see you, / want you to remember
me on election day
Sincerely,
G.. l.. WILLIAMS.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-07-08
SALE OF VALUABLE
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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-07-08

THIRD Tract: Lying in Nc
MINI County, Tennessee, adj
Joining the Rolk County line,
bounded on the South by Nc
MINI. Polk County line and on
the other three sides by John
Lemon S lands and containing
IS acres, more. OF less.
FOURTH TRACT: Lying in Nc
MINI County. Tennessee, near
the McMinu- Polk County line,
bounded on the North by Smith
on the East by Simpson, on the
South by Bowerman. and on the
West by Luak, and containing
40 acres, more or less.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
LEFFINGWELL

Mrs. Ernest Taylor and daughter, Gen evieve, of Grants court, Norwich, spent Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. E. Ellis.
 Mrs. c. T. Leffingwell and Mrs. Joseph Elliott are spending a few days in Prov idence.
 Mrs. Mary Beebe of New London has been visiting Mrs. Carrie Gardner
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
woMANs RELIEF CORPS

The Sedgwick Womans Relief Corps held their regular meeting in the Buck insham Memorial at o'clock on Fri day afternoon with the president M Florence Dean in the chair Visitors were present from Willimanibc, the president and thirty-two of her mem berc- One candidate was initiated and draped the charter for Mrs. Gertrude knowlton Johnson a past color bearer. In the passing Of Mrs. Johnson the orps suffered the loss of a good mem Der. ready. willing worker and a lihera. Eiver. Mrs. Annie B. Newton, patri- otic instructor gave a programme on the lag in observance of Flag Day in Ehich she read a selection Abe Lincoln and the Flag. Mrs. Ida R. Greene read old Glory or Betsy's Flag and Mrs. Hutchins read a flag poem. The meet ing closed in the usual form with the singing of America and the salute to the Flag.
 A social hour followed the meeting at
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

but they were unable to interview San born. They stated that he attempted suicide when the condition of his ac- counts as supreme treasurer was reveal ed by the supreme auditor and other ex- pert investigators.
 Shortage Discovered Last Week The shortage was discovered last week when the supreme auditor went from Boston to Newport and met San born at the office of the Newport Mer- cury, of which he is the publisher I When the auditor announced that he was there for the purpose of going l through the books, there was an em- phatic protest from Sanborn The books were examined however and the accounts are said to have been found l in startling condition.
 The supreme officers were immedi- ateIy summoned from Boston and San l born resigned as treasurer.
 Judge Scott said he had been unabl, to secure any information from San born because the latter was in a stat l of collapse. MT Scott declined to mak any statement as to how long the short age had existed os as to the way Il which Sanborn had used the money Tn bonding companies have been notifie, dnl nave T0QueSIeO lu0 supreme OHl0e to furnish an itemized account of tn shortage.
 The supreme officers and the bond ing company officials are to take actio as soon as Sanborn is able to sit up.
 All of the subordinate lodges of tn order have been notified by the suprem warden of the resignation and instructe to make no more payments to Sanborr . but to make all remittances to the su , preme lodge office Nothing is said i the notification regarding a successo to Sanborn.
 Elected for 29th Term
 Sanborn was reelected at the 33r annual meeting of the supreme lodge, Fremont Temple, Boston, May Il fo the 29th successive term. At that tim motion was introduced to have tn treasurer turn over the reserve fun of the order amounting to approximatel $900,0O to a Boston bank or trust con pany as custodian. The matter was re l ferred to the executive committee, (
 which William K. Worrall of WooI socket, treasurer of the grand lodge ( Rhode Island is a member. Later tn , executive committee ordered that a funds of the order in the hands of th
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
WAUREGAN

Rev. Mir. Pratt of Brooklyn. came to the church Friday evening and gave an illustrated lecture on Egypt, which all enjoyed. Mrs. Fred Leavens- and Mr Pratt led in the singing.
 Miss Bessie D. Westcott of New York city is at home for a vacation.
 F. T. Johnson, with his family. wen, to Washington, Conn, by automobile or Tuesday, returning Wednesday with his son, Philip, who has been student at the Gunnery school for the past year.
 The Eighth grade of the graduating class enjoyed an all day picnic at Wild wood park, Thursday with their teacher c. G. Carter.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Women's "Phoenix" Silk Stockings

few days recently with Russell Taylor.
 Sunday morning services at II o'clock In the evening Children's Day concert will be given by the choir and inernbers of the Sunday school
 Friends and neighbors were gr5eved to learn of the death of Mrs. Frederick A. Fish. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12

King and Frank Powell attended a dance given by the Poultry association in Vest erly, WeGr->>.iay evening. ~ John Geer sheared sheep in Canonchet Wednesday,. After week at his home here. Alta way Main returned Wednesday to his work in Bristol Conn.
 Mrs. Boss and Mrs. Allock were in Westerly, Tuesday. MT. and Mrs. Homer Hill were callers at John Geer's, Monday afternoon.
 Rev. E. E. Gates is to preach at the chapel Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
CAMISOLES

Crepe de Chine and Wash Satin camisoIes, in white and flesh color, trimmed with fine Iaees-
 At SIPS - Value S1.5O
 At S1.69 - Value S2.0o Other good values in camisoIes up to S5ss
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
JOHN ". TrArMoNs.

Captain D. s. Navy.
 The ATbino English sparrow has made his appearance on Main street for tho fourth consecutive season and is house. keeping near his old haunts. As he is seen feeding with other sparrows in the street or garden he is a bird of strik- ing beauty. The top Of his head. wingf and tail are pure white. One admirei remarked. "If the sparrows were an white and would change their disposition they wouldn't be so bad after allf''
 ChiIdren's Day exercises will be held at the Congregational church Sunday morning. Miss Mabel Wilcox leads the Christian Endeavor meeting at ' o'clock.
 Rev T. F. Aidricl's Sunday morning subject at the Methodist church Is Ed ucation. There will be but one service in the evening, at s.A5. and they will be Children's Day exercises
 Rev NJ D. Fuller's Sunday morning subject at the Baptist church Is The Changeless Christ This will be fol- slowed by communion. Young Peoples meeting at SIG. Sonship is the subject of the evening sermon. This will be fol- lowed by baptism.
 James B. Palmer is having the mon ument markers and bodies from over the family lot in the Baptist cemetery moved to the Jewett City cemetery.
 The weave room won the bowling con- test Thursday night, at the Ashland Net receipts of sss.25 were the result : from the Slater Library drive enter ! tainment
 , Names to be added to the donnors to | the Library fund are: Mrs William Briggs, Miss Edna Briggs. John Will 1 jams.
 E. F. Burleson has sent the strange ! flowers found by a pupil Of the Riverside l Grammar school to a botanical expert : for Identification. 1 In the cemeteries of the town of ! Ciriswold the following epitaph occurs |; sixteen times:
 l "The sweet remembrance of the Just 1 Shall flourish when they sleep in dust ! Friday was the hottest day Of the , summer Several thermometer readings were reported at 90 in the shade. A { small thunder shower came at D m with very light rain. The temperature
 dropped six degrees in consequence.
 The Missionary society of the ConEre- gational church met with Mrs George W. Robinson. Thursday afternoon. In
 teresting letters were read and reporS
 were given from the meeting held al
 Danielson in May. and from the annua meeting of the Eastern Connection branch of the Woman's Board Of Ms sions. held in New London. "Wednesday of this wee/ Mrs. H. \. Wheelock al , tended these meetings and gave report from each.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12

National Exchange bank at Newport be turned over to the Boston Repositories of the order, and committee was ap- pointed to arrange with one of the Boston banking companies to act as the trustee of tlSA fund.
 The supreme treasurer handled about $100,000 every month an da part of the funds were deposited in the Newport bank. All of the reserve fund, in the form of securities and cash, have been kept partly in Newport and the re- mainder in Boston.
 MT. Sanborn, who is a former state senator of Rhode Island, is one of the leading figures in that state, and is one | of the best known officials of the order. | He has taken a keen interest in the or l ganization for more than a generation. At the 32nd annual convention of the | Grnad Lodge of Rhode Island held in Odd Fellows hall, this city, April 22 | last, he was highly honored on the com l pletion of 26 years of service as su- .preme secretary. A reception was held in his honor, during which handsome colonial grandfather's clock was present ed to him.
 Reassures PolieyhoIders
 i Insurance Commissioner Clarence w Hobbs of Worcester in charge of the in. slrance interests of this state is ir Chicago. Deputy Commissioned Arthur
 E. Linell of Quincy said last night thai ssince the law was changed in 1912 the
 insurance department of the state ha, the right to examine fraternal organi
 zation's at any time, and that if the department sees fit it will inquire ints
 fife present case. The matter, he declar l ed. had not been brought officially tt his attention, but he said there was nc
 reason for the policy holders of the or ganization to feel the slightest alarm.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
LONG WHITE SKIRTS

Women's Long White Skirts, made of excellent quality mater iaIs, regular $1.5o value, at..... e8c Better grade Long White Skirts, with dainty Hamburg flounce, regular $1.75 value, at ....... $1.29 Women's Long White Skirts, with extra wide trimmings of lace and Hamburg embroidery. A big assortment to select from, regular $2.5o value, at. t..... $1.79 Other good values in Women's Long White Skirts, at $2.69, $2.9s and up- wards.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Wash Goods

Two Very Special Valuss.
 1000 yards of 36-ineh Fancy Voiles, in short lengths, good assortment of patterns, light and dark grounds, value 69c a yard-Special price ...-...... 10 pieces of 27-inch White Donlet Flannel-Special price a yard ................
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12

Members of the New England Order of Protection in this city will be interested in the discovery of shortage of s109, ,000 in the funds under the control of Su- preme Treasurer John P Sanborn of Newport, R. l., well known here It is reported by Supreme Warden, Judge H. WilEiams Scott of Barre, Vt, htat $58,- 900 cash and s51,ooO in bonds is missing.
 Supreme Warden's Statement
 Judge Scott says that the organiza- tion will suffer do loss and that it's sound ness has not been impaired in the least as any losses will be covered by MT Sanborn's bond, which is for S100, 0OO He is bonded by the Royal Indemnity company and the United State Fidelity and Guaranty company.
 Judge Scott said he believed the money had been lost in stock speculation and that the bonds had been used as collater. al in stock transactions. Some of the bonds have been traced to brokers of fees, according to Judge Scott, and he expressed the hope that some of then would be recovered.
 Te supreme officers have visited New port twoce within the past few days
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
BOOMERS. !.

Women's Bioomers, in white and pink, made of fine quality batiste, regular $1.oo value, at S9e Women's Crepe Boomers, in white, regular $1.o0 value, at. s9c Figured Seco Silk Boomers,
 neat designs in white and pink,
 regular $2.25 value, at. ....., $1.7e
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
LAUREL GLEN

Mrs. Attaway, Main is entertaining Mrs; Clarence Burdiek and daughter Ruth, and Miss Mary Burdick, of Pro7i- dencei
 Miss" Hattie White, Clara Taylor, Ell
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Burson Hosiery, 39c

These Are Extra Special Value One case of Women's Burson Hosi- cry, in black and brown, regular and extra large sizes, subject to slight Irregularities - Special price 39c a pair, value 59c to 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Domestic Department
Extra Special Values.

800 yards of Brown. Crash, in short lengths, 2 to 10 yards, regular value S5o-sSpeeiaE price q yard ............'... 2; 25o yards of A. C.. A. Feather
 Ticking, in short lengths, reg
 ular value 65c-Special price a
 yard ......-... .....k..... 3! "A inch Indian Head'ffor Suits, 'Middies, Skirts and Embroidery Work, regular value 60c-Spec-
 ial price a yard ............... 4
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
MUSLIN DRAWERS

Woren's Drawers of fine quality Muslin, Hamburg trimmed
 At 79e - Value S1.o0
 At si.29 - Value s1.50
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
COMBINATION SUITS

Women's Muslin Combination, Suits Corset Covers and Skirt, or Cor set and Drawers, trimmed with lace and embroideries-
 At $1.39 = Value $175
 At $1.9S - Value $2.50
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
OWLS

Plans were completed at the regular meeting of the Owls Tuesday evening, for the carnival next week. Other rou- tine business was transacted. L. P. Johnson presided at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
THREADS

Coats Machine Thread, num- bers 40 to 100, black, white or colors, 100yard spools, at 75c a dozen, a spool .......... 7e 10c Wilmington Blasting Thread, 200-yard spools, black only, all numbers, at,............. 7c 10c Grant Button Thread, black, white or brown, at. -. Sc 5c Pennant Blasting Thread, 10O-yard spools, black and white, all numbers at. ....... 4c Sc Riehardson's Button Hole Twist, 10-yard spools, all col DTS, al ............. 4c fOc Blasting Thread, 250-yard spools, white only, 40 to 70, at Sc 121ac Coats Machine Thread, 150-yard spools, all numbers, aI '..' .....'...,. ........... 10e soc Barbour's Linen Thread,
 200-yard spools, all numbers,
 black and white, at....,. 35c PIC Glasgo Lace Thread, 50O-
 yard spools, at ........ 23c 25c Kerr's Lustre Twist, 3O0-
 yard spools, black or white, F ati '''.'.'.........,...,...... 21e 5c Merrick's Darning Cotton, v ot '''' ,'''.'' ''...!' ..s, 4e r Sc Mercerized Darning Floss,
 in colors to match silk hosi- ; cry, at ..,............ ...,.. 6c 10c Clark's o. N. T. Crochet
 Thread,s at ...,.......... & 1ec Kerr's Silkateen, at. ..... & Sc Cashmere Mending Wool, at 6 10c Dexter's Knitting Cotton,
 17c Shamrock Linen Thread. l, 100-yard spools, all numbers,
 black or white, at ....... f2, 25c Richardson's Silk Thread,
 all numbers all cOIOrS at o0,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
High Grade Towels
Extraordinary NaIues,

Extraordinary Values.
 A manufacturers mill surplus of high grade Jacquard Turkish Towels, with pink, blue, lavender and yellow borders, subject to slight imperfections in weave, or small oil stains-two special lots: LOT 1-5 dozen Towels, sizes 20x9S, regular value s1.75 Special price ................ 95c LOT 2-10 dozen Towels, size 24x36, regular value $2.9S Special price ....,............$ $1.69
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
ODD FELLOWS

Both subordinate lodges transacted routine business at their meetings this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS
ORDER OF PRorEcrIoN

which a lunch was served of cake, coffe,
 and ice cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12

Never judge the taxes a man pays by the size of the diamond he wears in his shirt front.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Today Saturday. Will Be the Last Day
 of the June Sale of Muslin Underwear

Today will be the last opportunity to take advantage of the generous savings that prevail during this sale Meor- ss of this interesting economy will finger long after
 it's close In this June Sale we offer complete line of WOmens Muslin Undergaments at reduced prices, and every reduction is generous and made from our regular low selling price. Regular sizes and extra sizes for stout Philippine handembrodered and dain- ty Crepe-deChine Underwear-all at sale prices Come Today
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
CREPE GOWNS

Crepe Gowns, in white and pink, low neck models in several styles At s229 - Value $500
 At s29s - Value S3.5o
 At S3.s3 - Value S4.50
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12

Other good values in Corset Covers up to st.ss.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Crepe de Chine Underwear

Crepe de Chine Underwear-Gowns, Envelope Chemises and Skirts, in white and flesh color, the finest and daintiest underwear imaginable - all at special prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
EXTRA SPECIAL

Human Hair Nets, cap shape, in all colors, full size, regular 10c value-at S5c a dozen, each Coats Machine Thread, 250- yard spools, numbers 40 to 80, black or white, regular 17e value at $1.45 asdezen, a spool. .... Steel Shears, sizes to 9-ineh, subject to slight imperfections, regular value soc to $1.75-at
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
CORSET COVERS

Corset Covers, in French and fitted styles. of Nsinsook and Muslin, round and V shaped neck, prettiIy trimmed with iaees and embroid- rri.a
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Wornen's Gloves

Two Very Special Values. Women's White Lsle Gloves, sizes 6 to 8, these are regular 3Sc value-Special price a pair Women's White Cfmmoisette Gloves, sizes 6 to SA, these are 7 regular 50c value-Special price "a. Dair
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
BANDEAUS
Children's Underwear

ChiIdren's Muslin Drawers, size 6 to IA years, regular value 69c
 -June sale price .,.......... Misses Muslin Drawers, of fine quality muslin, prettiIy trimmed, sizes 19 to 21, regular value 9sc' June sale price ..,.......... Middy Blouses, an excellent as- sortment, regular value up to S2.5O-June sale price ........ s
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Knit Union Suits Extra Special Values

Women's Ribbed Union Suits, low neck styles, both with cuff and lace knees. extra sizes, at 69c, regular sizes at......, 59c Women's Ribbed Union Suits, low neck styles, some with bod ice top, cuff knee, lace knee and shell knee, extra sizes, at 79c, regular sizes at ............... 6sc
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Complete Stocks of Summer Merchandise For Home and Person, to Meet the
 Demands of Warmer Weather
Today Will Be the Last Day of Our
 Spring Sale of SMALL WARES

Included in this sale are Threads of all kinds, Pins in all styles and sizes, Dress Fastners, Tapes, Braids, Buttons, Betting Elastic, Hair Pins, Hose Supporters, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
EXTRA SIZE GARMENTS

We make 8 speciality of Extra Size Garments, for stout women and offer them in this June sale at re- duced prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
WOMENS CHEMISES

Envelope Chemises, or excellent quality Nainsook, trimmed with fine lsess and smbroideries-
 At s1.6o - Value S2.00
 At sts9 - Value S2.25
 At S1.e5 - Value S2.5O Other good values in Cheuises up 70 $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12

75c Tafeta Ribbon, at 59c 100 pieces of best quality Moire Taf- feta Ribbon, 5I2 inches wide for hairbows, sashes, etc, in black, white, pink, blue, cardinal and navy Special price 59c a yard, regular price 75e.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-12
Philippine Underwear

Philippine Hand embroidered Un- derwear in gowns and chemises, at very special prices in this sale.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-07
WILL OPEN |. |. CITY
TRACT FOR BUILDING
Sale of CLIO Lots on Thomson
Hill May Result in Areas
Quick Development.

A sale which It Is confidently expected
Will open up large tract for immediate
Improvement with apartment houses.
flats and two family houses to provide
living quarters for the great army OF
workmen in the huge new factories Of
Long Island City will be held by Joseph
p. Day, auctioneer.. on Saturday, No
vcnber % The property TO be sold
consists OF 640 building lots In the
Thomson HI section OF Long Island
City, which is on the Corona subway
extension about fifteen minutes run
ming time from the Grand Central Ter
minal.
The lots are on Queens Boulevard.
Greenpoirt avenue, Lowery street and
adjoining streets near the Lowery and
Bliss street stations Of the dual sub
way extensions. over this line are now
running the trains OF the marlborough
subway and IL" lines. and in short
time the trains of the Brooklyn Rapid
Transit Company will also be operated
by way OF the new Sixticth street tube.
With the exception Of the numerous
large buildings composing the Degnon
Terminal Industrial group in Thorn
son avenue at the junction OF Queens
Boulevard and diagonal street Ohe APP
proach to the Greensboro Bridge tho
only other buildings on and adjacent to
Thomson Hill comprise n row OF mod
ern "walk-up'' apartment houses near
the Lowery street station, gil OF which
are rented at sss to $40 for three and
four rooms, with never a vacancy since