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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29
German War General Dies

Berlin.-General Hans Won Beseler.
who captured Antwerp and who later
was made encouragement of the
German occupied territory in Russia
during the war, died here Friday.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

Compare the Edison monograph
with any other talking machine and
you will always be booster for the
Edison" Sold on the easy payment
plan. o. f. Howe.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

Dancing every Saturday night at
the X. P. hall. Music by Bushs or
chestra. Good management. Every
one assured a good time. If
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

Leon Cohen, secretary of HALEY
aerie No. 634, f. o. E., was placed
under arrest, being charger with felony
for the alleged embezzlement of funds
from the aerie. The total shortage u
estimated at about $1,000
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

The Nez Perez county commissioners
have gone on record as ready to coop
crate with the state and federal gov
ernrlent in furnishing funds to build
the proposed bridge across the Clear.
water river at Spaudlng. The esti.
mated cost of the Spaulding bridge is
$S0,OOO. The county will furnish $780,
667, which is now available the state.
Sl3,S83, and the federal government.
$4,000. The estimated cost OF that
portion of the North and South State
highway not yet completed in Nez
Perce county is $4,000 OF which the
county will furnish S73,S2s; the state,
$36,e14, and the federal government.
100000
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

According to a telegram received
from Unitsd States Senator Frank II
Gooding, he win appeal directly to
President Harding for relief in the
matter of obtaining loans from the
Spokane federal farm loan bank for
Idaho farmers.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

John Robertson and Raymond earn.
ey, graduates of the Idaho Falls high
school and now second year students
In the agricultural department. OF the
Idaho Tech at Pocatello, are doing re-
search work in the department of
dairying. This is the first work of the
kind ever done in southern Idaho. Re
suits of the tests will be put into prac
teal use throughout this part of the
safe by the dairy interests.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

Between eighty and ninety claims Of
FORMER service men We're handled by
the veterans welfare commission in
Pocatello. 10 date the commission has
considered about $50 claims and has
paid $4,000 The last legislature es.
tablished fund of 100000 for this
purpose.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

Idaho Apples" packed in fancy
baskets, bid fair to become well
known commodity on the fruit market
as the result of a trial given this year
Dy Idaho apple growers. Growers
found this year that they could get 80
cents more by packing in baskets and
hence plan to put this type of contain.
er into more general use next year.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

While Captain and Mrs. j f. Pur.
dy of the Salvation Army were conduc-
tlng divine services on the streets in
Twin Falls, mimscreants entered their
residence and lugged off nearly all
Oh the canned goods and other comesti-
Dies donated by the public for charity
purposes at Christmas time There
were several hundred cans of preserves
ana canned fruits stored In the cellar.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-12-29

A divorce suit at HALEY was filed
In the clerks office at $50 o'clock one
afternoon, and the plaintiff was
granted a decree at o'clock. only
half an hour intervening between the
ming of the papers and the granting
Oh the divorce, being about the record
Tor expediency in this district
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16
SPRING HILL

Supper of salad. tolls. raspberries, cake and ice cream served by the men of the hill at the Baptist church last week Friday evening was pronounced a great success. Plates were laid for 4s and there was an attendance of neare 25o. The time passed in waiting for places at table was spent under the trees where cold drinks were served After all had eaten those who cared to were granted the privilege of dancing in the town hall. Among out of town peo- pie present were a number from Willi- mantle
 Town Clerk Ross has been unable to put in his regular hou.s at his office for the past few days on account of il- ness.
 Mrs. Jane Smith has gone to Stafford Springs for the remainder of the summer. Miss Marian Storrs is at home from Thompsonville for the summer vacation.
 Miss Jamie Palmer of Manchester is visiting at Alanweld.
 | ". A Weld returned Tuesday from three days visit in Palmer, Mass.
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ing worship at 1oso. Sunday school at noon. Young Peoples society at , p. m.
 At the Gardner's Lake Methodist Epis- copaI church Rev. R. L. Roberts of Trim ity Methodist church, will conduct the service at D. m.
 At St. Andrews Episcopal church, Rev. NJ Mclean Geldie of Yantic will conduct evening prayer with sermon at D. m No morning service.
 At Mt. Calvary Baptist church Il a. m. theme, True Conversion and its fruits. 1230 Sunday school 730 p. m theme, Jesus send fire upon the earth. The pastor will preach.
 At the First Baptist church. George Henry Strouse, minister. Service at 10.S0 a. m. Theme, Jesus Announces the Principle Regant in His Kingdom. Bible school at F o'clock.
 At Mckinley Ave. 4. NJ. E. Zion church, Rev. F. A. Lusan, pastor. II a. m. sermon The Blessing of Obed-edem. Sunday school at 12.90. D., m. Variek c. Endeavor. All are welcome.
 At the Church of the Good Shepherd Universalist, Rev. George H. Welch, min ister 1O.30 a. m., service of worship sermon by the pastor, The Healing Touch. Bible school vacation now on.'
 At Trinity Methodist Episcopal church morning sermon by pastor, Rev. R. L. Roberts, subject, Knowing in Part. Sun day school at noon. Epworth league at 6.3o subject Judging Unkindly, leader Leonard Purvis.
 At the Central Baptist church, Rev David 4. Pitt, D.D., pastor, morning sub ject, The Greatness of the Master Him self. Italian service, 10.45; Sunday school and Mems Bible Class at noon B. '. P. U. at 6.3o. Evening subpect Personal Testimony. At Grace Memorial Baptist church Aev. R. L. Thomas, pastor. Morning 1ubject, Eyes Opened. 12.50, SunAly school; S.S0, celebration of twenty-firs anniversary of the church. Sermon to b, preached by the Rev. L. F. Lusan, pas tor of Zion M. E. church. Evening sub ject, The Three Hebrew Worthies.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16
HAD SUFFERED FOR
 TH|RTY-FIVE YEARS
New Haven Man Says Tanlac Is Greatest Medicine In the World.

''ranlae is the only thing that has ever helped me. and that is saying a good deal. for l have been trying for over 35 years to find relief" said Richard Gio- bons of 155 Division St. New Haven, Conn. Mir. Gibbons iz highly respected by all who know him. and Is wearing a Victoria Medal and also Star of Egypt Medal which were awarded him for valor with the English Army in Egypt
 T contracted severe case of rheuma- tism while serving with the English Army in Egypt from 1882 to 1884. and during all these years l have been grow ing worse in spite of everything I could do- The rheumatism spread all over my body, but it was worse in my hips, and they became so stiff and sore l could hardly walk. For years l have been bothered with chronic case Of constipa- something for it About two years ago my whole system began gSing down, and became so weak and worn-out l felt about all in all the time.
 My wife and l read how Taniac was helning others. and all the Ecod things they had to say about it. so she got me a bottle Of the medicine, and it started me improving almost at once. l have only taken two bottles so far. but it has already made such big change in m- that 1 feel altogether like a dllIei C1f person. The rheumatism is scarcely ne uceahle. and l can get about with ease and do most anything l want to- The constipation is entirely rome, l no io-tg-i ! feel weak and worn out, but am fuli C! new life and energy At the Tsite 1 l-.i improving l will soon be 9 perfectly sse- man. Tanlac is the greatest medicine on earth. according to my way of thinking, and I wouldn't take a fortune for what l it has done for me"
 Tanlac is sold in Norwich by The Ma | tionsl Drug Stores Corp.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16
GALES FERRY


 Under the auspices of the Village Im- provement Association. a well attenoeu concert was given by members of the Deciso club, of Norwich, with Mrs. Grace A Manning assisting as reader in the country Club house, Wednesday evening. The programme follows: Song, Forget Me Not, double quartette solo, Love Sends Little Gift of Roses, Charlotte FoWler; solo, Indians Prayer. Frank Stelnke 'ris Morn, quartette; solo, Vale Irene Cain; solo, Vielets, Oscar Hedn- rich; Summer Night. quarette: Han nah's Elopement, Joseph c. Lincoln, Mrs. Manning; solo, Because Love You, Rear solo, Absdnt, George Stanton; solo, Fear No Foe. George Hollings- worth; Silent, o, Moyles, quartette; so- To, Reveries, Viola Grover; solo, Invis- tus, John MacLean; I Shall Meet You. quartette. The accompanies were Prof. Hugh Kinder and Miss Hazel Banfeld. Ice cream was on sale at the close of the concert.
 Moves B. Allyn attended the funeral of his longtime friend, Daniel Copp, in | Groten, Thursday afternoon.
 The meeting of the Gales Ferry Free Public Library will be held, Monday evening, July 18th. at o'clock. stand ard tive at the Country club house. The attendant at the library, Tuesday aft | eTnoon was Mrs. Fanny A. Moulthrop | with Mrs. J. Edmund Norman Friday | afternoon.
 The business meeting of the Village Improvement association was held in the Country club house Monday evening. The president, Rev. Allen Shaw Bush pre- sided. D. R. Povey was secretary in tho absence of R. B. Taft. The president read letter from Mir. Taft presenting ish his resignation as secretary of the as sociation and as chairman of the fire de | partment to take effect at once. It wa, accepted. with regret and Walter NJ 1 Buckingham and D. R. Povey were ap pointed a committee to write a lettei of hearty appreciation to MT. Taft for hi efforts during the past two years in be half of the association. D. R. Povey wa elected secretary to fill out the unex pired term of MT. Taft, and Stephel Norman was elected chairman of the fir department.
 Edmund s. Satterles of Dunlap, Iowa arrived this week at the home of hi brother-in-law and sister, Mir. and Mrs Fred E. Richards. at Long Cove. Mrs. Merrill c. Cook, of Providence wa a guest Wednesday with Mrs. Charle Winchester of Norwich at the summe home of Mir. and Mrs. J. Otis Winches ter. Mrs. Cook is leaving Providence
 
 visit relatives in Utah. Dudley c, Coo
 and family formerly of Norwich. an
 Douglas Cook in Seattle, Washington
 and other friends in San Francisco an will be in the west for one year. The McLeer family of New York, wh purchased a summer cottage on the Blu
 last year, arrived here last week fo the season.
 Th' choir of the village Medlodis
 Episcopal church was entertained at tn home of Mir. and Mrs. Amos Main in tn Stoddard district. Tuesday evening. Flo
 lowing rehearsing the cantata, Fron .1 Storm to Calm, wiick is soon to be giy en at a Sunday evening service at tn
 church. a pleasant social hour was CT . joyed during which ice cream, cake an
 lemonade were served by the hostess. l Miss Jennie c. Perkins was one of l party of fifteen from Norwich that CT
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16

day and exploded. Moral: Do not work in summer.
 The annual exhibition of the Norwich Free Academy was held last evening. The night was extremely warm, yet the large hall of the Academy was crowded to overhowing.
 Frank Palmer of this city and S. o. Prentice of North Steninston are among the members of the sophomore class in Yale to whom second prize for English composition was awarded, and Gardiner Greene of this city of those who received third prize.
 July fl, 1s71.-Alfred Geer of Poque- tanuck, while driving home Wednesday night, was the victim of his fiery un- tanned steed which conducted an exciting entertainment on Laurel Hill with all the variations between kicking up and ly- ing down Mr Geer managed to get home in the fragments of his wagon. The sight of three or four pelicans from Mount Desert Island roasting in the office of the Adams Express company yesterday was a novelty only comparable to the birth of a two-legged kitten in Preston.
 w T. Steere has resigned the secre- taryship of the Norwich Fire Insurance company and has accepted the position | Of general agent or the PeopleS F1re Ill., surance company of Worcester. A novel feature in photography is the l application of the method of printing on porcelain to a common watch dial In view of the style of the marriage of the ] period, the fact that time is money 3 l watch dial seems to be an appropriate ! place for the loved ones picture.
 July 15, 1ST1.-A few nights since a local woman entered Franklin street
 saloon during the absence of the pro- ! prietor and Stole decanter and escaped i Thursday. night the proprsSeor of the 1 same place opened 8 closet door and dis covered the by no means fair lady hidder within. She is pow engaged in the man
 ufacture of suspenders in ne local bas 1 tile.
 Captain Gates of New London, while rowing in the harbor yesterday near the Ella, became confused NJ the prospect O.
 a collision and failed to get out of tht l steamers way. The engine was reversed but his boat was struck sc the paddle wheel and capsized, and had it not beer for the efforts of Pilots Roath and Holt
 who were towing astern and who cast of ] their line and rescued him. Captain Gatei l would probably have been killed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16

joyed a motr< trip and picnic supper at Chapman's Point. Groton. Tuesday ev- ening.
 Members of Acorn troop. Girl Scouts, of Norwich, with their captain. Miss Alice Cruise, were entertained for the day re- gently by Miss Ida Erickson. locat member of the troop, at her home near Red Top. A picnic lunch was enjoyed at noon byt the girls who hiked up from New London. The day was pleasantly passed in canoeing and bathing. A franlsfurter roast was the closing fea- ture before their return in the early ev- ening.
 Miss Gertrude Allen of Long Cove left Tuesday to visit her brother, orTille A. len and family in Noank.
 Mrs. A. O. Faford visited relatives at Watch Hill Tuesday and Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16
FTTCHYHLE.

Mrs. Edward Kingberger is in Swan sea, Mass, visiting her brother, who is i'll.
 Mrs. Edward Freyer is visiting her mother at Fishers Island
 Mrs. J. L. Barber with her daughter and grandchildren spent Thursday at the beach.
 Rev. W. D. Hetherington was a vis- itor Wednesday at the Norwich state hospital Thursday he visited parishion- CTS in Yantic.
 The c. F. meeting Thursday evening had for it's topic What is Our Reasonable Service? The right spirit prevailed and good meeting was the result.
 Wednesday afternoon the Benevolent society met with Mrs. Dwight Smith of Franklin, many going by automobile. They did much work and transacted im- portant business. About 30 were present and as usual had a delicious luncheon.
 Next Sunday at Il a. m. there will be a preaching service at the Baptist church. 1215 noon, the church school 7.30 D. m., service with a sermon by the pastor, Rev. W. D. Hetherington. D. m., church school and divine worship in the Scott Hill Baptist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16
UNCASVnLE

Mrs. Frank, Bentley entertained a few friends on Thursday afternoon at her home at Hill Top. A delicious collation. was served. Her guests were Mrs. A. w. Avery, Mrs. Clarence Avery of South Windham. Misses Florence and Helen Avery and Miss Margaret Eldridge.
 Raymond Scholfeld and Lester Dart are among those who went With the T. NJ C. A. boys to their camp in Lyme,
 Miss Mary Atwood, who has been teaching cooking in one of the southern states, is spending some time with her aunt Mrs. Walter Dolbeare.
 Miss Agnes Atwood is the guest of Mrs. Percy Palmer at her summer home, Nawaquakept. in Tiverton, R. l.
 Mrs. Louisa Fox is spending some time with her brother, Fred Newton of Flan- ders.
 Mrs. Clarence Avery and children. Hell en and Florence of South Windham, are spending the summer with Mrs. Avery's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Albert Avery at Hill Top.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Howe are spend | ing the summer a Eastern Point | Rev William S. Seach of New York, Morris Beard and son. William, Mir. and Mrs. Edward C. Beard spent the week ! end with Miss Carrie Parker of Dolbeare hill. | Miss Emma Crawford spent Sunday at Spithead, at the home of her grandmoth- CT, Mrs. NJ. " B. Crawford. Miss Sarah Botham has returned home after a visit with her sister, Mrs. Henry Eecleston of Norwich Town. l Mir. and Mrs Charles Carlson leave Monday for a few months visit with MT. Carlson's brother, whose home is in Utah.
 The Epworth League of the Uncasville Methodist church is planning lawn par ty on the parsonage grounds The pro- gram will include folk dancing and a Maypole dance by the smaller children. Perry's orchestra will furnish music. Mrs. Charles Ramage was pleasantly
 surprised on Saturday evening, when some of her friends called to help cele- brate her birthday. JIer daughter, Miss Alice Ramage, pianneI the affair. Tbs house was beautifully decorated. Vocal and instrumental music helped toward a very enjoyable evening. Mrs. J. '. Miller made a hugh birth,
 day cake, decorated with the correct
 number of candles and presented it tc Mrs. Ramage. Mrs. Ramage received
 many gifts. A fine dinner was served tc
 the guests: Mir and Mrs. Ambrose Sulli
 van, MT. and Mrs. Charles Hurlbutt, MT
 and Mrs. J. Y. Miller and Lathrop Mil
 Ter.
 Mrs. Charles French, son Robert ant
 their guest. Lawrence Dunn. motored tt
 Gardner, Mass, over the weekend. | Wilfred St. Germain has sold to Loui! Labounty a building lot on his property
 next to the home of David Friehurg. MT
 Labounty plans to erect a dwelling fo his own use on the plot. The new residence for John c. Geary near Bartholomew Shea's house, is pro gressing rapidly. Joseph Aorin is do
 ing the work.
 Miss Jennie Collins is attending tn summer school at Yale. The Robert Gair Go. is having a roa built leading to it's new office. The new cement reservoir at the East ern Connecticut Power Co. plant |
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS AGO

being conducted by Rev. J. D. Potter in a room that is being finished off in the new school building. It is hoped and ex- pected that soon new church will be erected and dedicated to the worship of God in this new and thriving village.
 The steamer Providence from Fall River Friday picked up Captain Man ming and three men of the schooner Gen. John Chopper in Long Island sound off Fishers Island. The steamer was load ed with iron and was capsized by the shifting of the cargo; the men kept afoat on blanks until rescued.
 July 12, 1S71.-Among the appoint ments for the class of '71 at Yale. c. R. LaDhnan of this city received that of philosophical orator, c. D. Hine of Leba- non one of orator, and Herbert E. Kin ney of Griswold of salutatorian. The graduating exercises at the Scientific school occurred Monday, President Woolsey presiding. These were read by the graduates and prizes awarded. F. 0. Maxon of this city received honorable mention as second in rank in mathemat- ical studies of the class of '72.
 One of the pest drinks for this warm weather is Dr. Irish's Ottawa beer. It is agreeable and healtnful and as harm less as root beer, while much pleasanter. At meeting of the Neptune Steam Fire Engine company, No. 2, last evening c. E. Williams was elected foreman in place of W. W. Parrish, resigned.
 July IS, 1s71.-At the annual meeting of the Dime Savings bank held yesterday
 c. D. Browning and H. E. Bowers were
 added to the list of trustees and the old l board of officers were reelected as fol- lows: E. R. Thompson, president; A. C. HaIl H. H. Osgood and W. R. Austin vice presidents; George D. Colt, secre-
 tary and treasurer; F. J. Leavens, Hor-
 ace Whitaker, James Burnet. William c l Osgood, A. S, Bolles G. A. Jones, Jr., c
 T. Palmer. E. N. Gibbs and c. T. Palm CT, directors.
 A barrel of Ottawa beer left on F'ranH lin square worked" in the heat of th'
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16
SUNDAY SUBJECTS

Christian Science services at 1o.45 a. m in the Thayer building, room 215. Sub ject, Life. Sunday school at 115o
 At the union service at the United Congregational church the sermon will be by Rev. Edwin W. Bishop of Lansing, Mich.
 The Forum of the Norwich COlored Musical and Dramatic Association meets at o'clock at 13 Main street, Carroll block.
 At Trinity Episcopal church, there will be holy communion at 9.30 a. m. and morning prayer and sermon at 1o.S0 o'clock
 At the Holiness Mission, 2So Main street, praise and prayer service at 10 a. m. Bible class and Sunday school at 2 D. m. Preaching at and 7.30 D. m.
 At GrA~neviIe Congregational church, Rev Char.es H. Ricketts, pastor, morn
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-16

|Jffocating heat settled over Nawich 30 years ago even as it is holding the city in it's grasp today. There was very little of note that took place in the con lines of the city and advertisements of cooling drinks and excursions held prom inent places in the columns of The Bull letin of that date. The graduating ex- srcises of the Norwich Free Academy and Yale college took place. with several hon. DTS being conferred on local young men. Extracts from Tie Bulletins files of 1871 follow:
 July 10, 1S71.-There was a saa case pf drowning on Saturday evening when little Johnny O'Neil lost his life while attempting to do as his playmstes had done and swim to a little island in the middle of the pond near the new wharf pf the Norwich and Worcester road, The boy could not swim, but plunged into the deep water and immediately sank. His companions were unable to save him and summoned assistance. The body was re- covered later by James Looby and Frank Mott.
 About 53o Saturday morning the shod- dy mill of the Thames Woolen company in Montville was destroyed by fire. The estimated loss is about $5,00o. against which there is no insurance. The cause of the fire is unknown.
 At 150 o'clock Sunday morning two strange pedestrians started to walk to New London. The match was for side bet of s100, the one arriving first to take the money. One man gave out at Mont vile but after refreshments had been served he revived and overtakinE his friend the two reached the goal at the same time. The bet was declaTI off
 July II, 1s71.-The house yesterday passed a bill extending the time fol keeping open Norwich town meetings also a bill prohibiting the use of nets ir the Thames with mesh less than 1 1-4 inches; also rejected bill to repeal tho prohibition of shad fishing in the She tucket
 The church services in Taftvills arr
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nearly completed.
 Miss Ruth Perry . BranTord is spent ing some time with her aunt, Mrs, Frank Calvert
 Miss Nellie ostrander of Paterson, \. l.. visited at the home of Mrs. Morton E. Fox recently.
 Miss Helen Driscoll has returned homo after a visit to New York.
 Daniel Snow is employed by the Rob- ert Gar company.
 Miss Nora DriscoIl of New York is visiting at the Driscoll homestead
 Mrs. William Speirs is entertaining Miss Catherine and Betty Speirs. Mis- Margaret Harrigan. Robert Speirs and John Cullen of New York.