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Judsonia weekly advance. (Judsonia, Ark.) 1???-1922, 1921-01-27
DANGER OF HIGH
Err PRICES In 1921

Employment, sales. orders,
manufacturing, all the activities
OF America were below normal
with the beginning Of the new
year. They will continue sub
normal for six weeks OF two
months, But my, the long raced
calamity hoWler's doleful din,
lie ought to be censored; curfeW
should ring for him at 6 i. m.
He should be abolished by o.
dinance. for he is tie country 5
most dangerous pest at present.
Keep this in mind when con-
sidering the years prospects.
ornamental conditions are
as sound as a dolalr.
In housing, in railroad equip
ment, in steel products, in cleo
trical development, in a Dozen
basic lines, the country has not
by>a long shot caught up with
actual present needs.
Retailers Of all kinds have
bought minimum quantities ioT
eight months. 1n9y are now I'M
loading the last Of their hold
over high priced stocks. lii a
month they will be buying h2ay-
lily on the new and much lower
priced level,
The consumer has been wait
ing for the retailers inevitable
price reductions. lie is ba8inn-
ing to buy now. He win b
more and more. By the end OF
March we ought TO see active,
normal business III almost every
line. Thereafter a new DANCE
will arise. That danger consists
of new buying boom on top OF
an actual shortage of goods Gre
ated by the present manufacture
ing stagnation.
Remember conditions two
years ago? A million civilians
were out of work; the army was
being demobilized, mills and fac
tories were shut down because
everybody expected a. drop IL
the war prices after the armis-
tice, and nobody placed orders
Then the rush began and the
J retailers ran out Of ink mark
ing up prices.
It's just the same now. Raw
materials, like wool, rubber, cop
per, tobacco, coffee, lead, zinc
and cotton s'e almost down tc
1914 levels, often below them
yet nobody buys and more
plants are shutting down. L
Judsonia weekly advance. (Judsonia, Ark.) 1???-1922, 1921-01-27
REPORT OF GRAND JURY

To the Hon. J. NJ, Jackson, Judge
OF the First Judicial Circuit.
We, the grand jury for the
January, 1921 term Of the White
Circuit Court Dag to make tho
following report:
We have carefully and dill
gently inquired into FL VIOLA
lions OF the law of which we heC
knowledge OF information; nav.
Judsonia weekly advance. (Judsonia, Ark.) 1???-1922, 1921-01-27
SHOOTING At BALD KNOB


Norman Fairless was shot in
the side and slightly wounded
at Bald Knob late Saturday af-
ternoon. 1t is allegc bat Leslie
Plant, deputy cons. aIa fat said
Knob township, attempted to
arrest Fairess for the purpose Of
searching him for concealed
weapons and that Fairless drew
his knife and offered resistance.
It is also charged that Fairless
had a pistol in hi pocket but
threw it away. Fairies was also
hit over the head in the struggle.
Judsonia weekly advance. (Judsonia, Ark.) 1???-1922, 1921-01-27
Knob.

Homer Free was lined 800 Knob
pistol toting the oens be Dave Sammons also from the
inc aggravated by his ium vicinity of Bald Knob fined
atng the highway night 81 for his pugstc activities In
his home omchuch He the cotton pach against the
Ives miles north of Bald son of Edward Baker
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17

life had been fun Of anxiety and strug-
gle. There was a mortgage on the old
homestead. and at one time it seemed
foreclosure could not be avoided.
Then in some way he secured the mon
e. TO pay il on, and fortunately II
was clear Of encumbrance when he
died That was just month after
Eunice married Randall Marsh.
Her heart warmed as she thought
Of the loyal. whoIe-souled man who
had come into her life at a critical
time. IL had been generally supposed
that Randall had some little means.
for he was Industrious and thrifty, but
when SIR Ralston died Randall stepped
into his place. practical. hard working
and self sacrificing.
The tears fell as Eunlce reached the
st0reTOom. and lifted the top OF the
fancy box she had herself covered, Ia
which her father had been accustomed
TO store his extra clothing. Randall
himself had made the receptacle. and
together they had given 1t to Mr.. Raj
ston on his last birthday. Eunice re-
moved some articles OF apparel tender
iy and with care, placed them on a
chair. and discovered some handker-
chiefs and three pairs Of stockings
rolled up neatly. She took the top pair.
undid IL and with satisfaction noted as
1t unrolled that it was new and whole.
why. what can this BET" she ut
tered, as an envelope fell from the re-
leased folds. Her wonderment in
creased as she picked it up and found
ii unSealed and inside a written page
and a peculiar looking key. Then
with staring eyes, breathless, stirred to
the depths Of her soul. she read:
After am gone see that this letter
and key are given to Randall Marsh.
1t has been a secret he made me prom
Use never TO diyulge, that he gave me
money to pay of the mortgage. Poor.
noble hearted fellow he had saved the
5000 TO build a little home. and gave
IL feely to benefit US all. Month by
north l have saved what could, and
have placed the money in a safety de-
poslt box in the City bank. where there
Is nearly the amount he gave me-"
Eunice with difficulty suppressed a
great cry Of Joy. She could scarcely
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17

meading yarn. and rounding one Of her
husbands stockings at tie heel
There. that is done, and / hope 4
will pass muster as half respectable
pinned up 10 Aunt Mary's maEiel."
Mrs. RalstOn sighed, and EunIee did
not act any too cheerful. They were
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17
A Christmas Stocking


CHRISTMAS and the high
cost Of living DO not make
q very harmonious combi-
nation" observed Mrs
RaistOn. In her quiet. pa
tient way.
Il was just thinking Of
that, mother replied her
married daughter. Eunice
Marsh. who sal with her
work basket In her lap.
her needle threaded with
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17

mother and the others had placed ssss..:.::i
iit:;e gifts in the stocking bearing a
card with Randalrs name. All alone
she kissed the precious envelope and
slipped II into the stocking.
"A necktie. gloves and a pen knife.
That from aunty. Something always
useful. A letter. no a card OF greet.
ing. mol Why. what does this mean n
spoke Randall Marsh. aad read II as
they all gathered abous the fire place,
and taen he knew. Unselnsh man thar
he was, he actually blushed like ca..
prit detected at the revelation OF O
sleeping secret of years.
1T means that ] have the dearest
most noble husband In the world :.
cried Eunice, her arms about him, her
lips raining kisses. 'Oh. my brave one !
my true one and who 10 the world
Today deserves the blessings Of Christ
mas more than youI"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17

refrain from rush.
ing d downstairs and
revealing her mar
yelous discovery to
her mother. As she
r. fl e cted how
much this gener-
Gus dona ton wotild
mean to them all,
IN a transport sz
happy tears she
sobbed forth b er
love for the wsrN
thy helpmate wha
had so W ell fu&
filed his duty TO
herself a nd b er
family.
Eunlce was alive
with half-subdued
excitement all that
evening. SNe wait.
ed when they had
re a c b ,sd Aunt
Me.v uuffl h,s
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1921-12-17

= -
souls. and Il til
I b { past year OF
two had never
known what is was
10 sEiulp and watch
the corners close
u. Til & mother
pick G d up the
stocking EunIce
bad placed On the
table.
Come 10 think
OF it, Eunice." she
said, we can do
better tn an that.
Just run up to the
gtOreroOm. Here is
the key. II
ind faith er's
clothes and things
as they were when
he died"
The last years
Of John RalSton's
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
cGLHEETER

The Misses Smith are having the building next to their house on Linwood avenue used for years by their faith CT as blacksmith shop torn down and will grade the site for a lawn.
 The bin which has been at the lower end of the park for year. used as leading station for cement, sand and stone, has been taken down and earted to new location about four miles below town on the New London turnpike.
 The local chess experts met on the park Friday afternoon and several games were played Benjamin Howitz was the winner of most games. Roland Brown, who is attending Brown university is at his home on Nor wich avenue for the summer vacation.
 Charles Daniels was in Norwich Fri day.
 The Colchester baseball team and a large number of fans went to FitehyiHe Sunday to play the team of that place. Each team had won game up to Sun day.
 John Bartholomew of westchester was caller here Friday.
 Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was calling on friends in town Friday.
 Leonard Siebert of East Hampton was Colchester visitor Friday. James F. Purcell was in Marlboro, Sunday.
 Post Officer Inspector George Smith was with his family on windham av- enue over Sunday.
 Harry Lazinsk and party were i'll Nor wich Friday.
 Ronald Fifeld was at his home in New London over Sunday,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
WESTERLY

nreaehed the sermon at the afternoon session. The missionary hour from S.2a until 4.25 was held under the direction of Clayton D. Burdick, D. D., president
 Harry Evans Langworthy of Ashaway and Miss Elizabeth Ann Patterson of Westerly were united in marriage Satur- day afternoon at the home of MT. and Mrs. S. M. Catheart, on Granite street, by Rev. s. M. Catheart. Only relatives and intimate friends of the families were present The bride was attended by Miss Phebe E. Langworthy, sister of the groom. James c. Nolan of Hartford, brother-in-law of MT. Langworthy was best man. Following the ceremony, a light lunch was served, and Mir. and Mrs. Langworthy left on a brief honey moon trip, after which they will reside in Westerly.
 FOrty-seyen candidates were given the degree of the order at the meeting of Asir Sanctorum. No. 160, o. o. H. and P, held Saturday night in the town hall Over 400 Odd Fellows from all over the state were in attendance! Preceding the meeting, a street parade was held. led by the Asir Sanctorum band
 Westerly firemen paid tribute to their 1 deceased members Sunday afternoon by | memorial exercises at River Bend ceme- ] tery. All the local companies were rep resented, including the Cyclones, Alert l Hook and Ladder company, the R. I, | Ones and the Veteran Firemen's associa- ] tion. Preceding the exercises at the cemetery, a street parade, led by the | Stonington Fife and Drum corps. and the | board of engineers and fire police, was 1 held The exercises at River Bend were conducted by Rev. Edmund J. Cleveland and Rev. Fred A. Macdonald.
 l Frank Manfred and Miss Rose Mary 1 Bonvenuto, both of Westerly. were united
 in marriage Sunday morning at the l Church of the Immaculate Conception by
 Rev. Henry Bruno. S. M. The bride was 1 attended by Miss Jennie Felvidio. An gelo BonHenuto, a brother of the bride 1 was best man. The couple plan to make | their home in Westerly.
 Laconics.
 Another drop in the price of gssolin, was announced Sunday by the loca
 branch of the Gulf Refining company The new price of 2S cents will go into effect this (Monday) morning
 T Eight members of the Westerly branci attended the annual outing and field day of the employees of the Industrial Trus
 company in Providence Saturday.
 committee has been appointed by tn
 Fifth company, R. I. N. G., to manage
 dltu SoC4dls NAtG uibSSthS VI NltSi
 will be used to start a company fund ] Mrs. Catherine Gordon and son Clar
 ence of Hilton, N. J., visited relatives il Il Westerly over the week end.
 Among the members of <he Mt. Si Joseph's seminary in Hartford who vii l be graduated Wednesday next is Mis- l Madeline Higgins of West Broad street Word has been received that Presiden . William c. Daland of Milton college 7 Milton, Wis, is critically ill Dr. Dalan ? is a former pastor of the Pawcatuc ? Seventh Day Baptist church.
 3 Eight young couples who will be maI ried within the next few weeks wer ? called Sunday morning at the Church c
 the Immaculate Conception.
 Miss Mary Scanlon, student at Notr : Dame seminary, Roxbury, Mass. has al : rived at her home on High street for th , summer vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
WEST KINGSTON

Rev. c. H. Palmer of Usquepaugh was q caller on friends here Tuesday.
 Dr. Kenyon is having an ice house built
 F. A Money has returned to West Kingston after few days at his home h Exeter, where he was selected one of the councilmen in Tuesdays election.
 Richard Bristow visited relatives al Narragsnseet Pitr recently.
 The play given in the school house on May 2l, entitled Playing the Game ls to be given at Point Judith. Friday ev- enins. A truck is to convey the com pany.
 Mrs. Maryin Hendrick. 7s. who has been living with her daughter. Mrs. Bert FTeese, of this village. went to Usque- paugh one day last week 10 visit her son. George and family. was stricken with shock Saturday morning and died Thursday. She leaves three daughters q son and several grandchildren. also her aged husband.
 Mr. Bates of Washington. D. C.. passed one night recently in this locality.
 Dr. and Mrs. Kenyon were callers al Wakefield, Thursday.
 Several from here attended the straw. hery supper at Richmond grange, satur. day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
MYSTIC

The annual meeting of Fanny Ledyard chapter, Daughters of the American Rev olution, was held Saturday afternoon in Masonic Temple. Reports of the officers showed the affairs of the society to be ln flourishing condition. The following officers were elected Regent, Mrs. Hell en l. Cutler; vice regent, Mrs. Abeoie B. Moves; recording secretary Mrs. Ger trude w Thompson cprresponding sec etary, Mrs. Mary I. Gray; treasurer. Mrs. Mary E. Dickinson registrar, Mrs Ella E. G. Wheeler; historian, Mrs. Min nie B. Phillips; chaplain, Mrs Euniee \. Fish; be >~- of management, Mrs. Edna B. Colby, Mrs. Annie w. Bradley. Mrs Mary L. Brown. Mrs, Ida F. Crandau. Miss Julia G. Foote. Miss Ebily F. Deni son, Miss M. Josephine Dickinson. Mrs M. Josephine Dickinson, Mrs. Abbit c. s, Matthews.
 In accordance with custom prevalent since the organization of the chapter, the retiring regent. Mrs. Edna B. ColbF, was presented a silver D. A R. spoon by the board of management as a token of their appreciation and esteem
 Mrs, Clifton James Hicks of Tacoma, Washington, is the guest of Miss Emily F, Denion.
 Mrs. Henry s, Richmond has returned from stay of several weeks at her cottage on Willimantic Camp Ground.
 Miss Nellie F, Schoonover has gone to Stroudsburg. Penn, for visit with relatives. James Start of New York is a visitor in the village.
 Eli Gledhill is home from New York this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
BRITISH TO DEAL WITH
 POLISH INSURGENTS

Berlin, June 11.-CBy the 4. P.)- The British General Henniker, in com mand of British troops in Upper Silesia. has assumed the responsibility for clear ing the region of insurgents and is op- erating without official sanction of the French head of the inter-allied com mission General Lerond, but has the CO., operation of the Italian forces, accord ing to advices printed in Berlin newspap- CTS. The advices state that the entire area is expected again to be under all lied control within ten days.
 The killing of an English sergeant by Polish insurgents is not expected to af- feet in any way the British plans to pacify the country with the least possible bloodshed, and no reprisals. will beper- mitted It is understood that General Henniker does not contemplate a direct effort at disarmament of the district, but merely intends to reestablish allied prestige by dissolution of the organized rebel forces. This hope may be accomp- lished without the actual use of force although it is understood that in the event the Poles offer resistance in the industrial district particularly in Katta- witz. where they are strongest, the Brit ish are prepared~to quell them with rifles and machine guns.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Commencement exercises of Stafford High school will take place at the Par amount theatre, Thursday evening at o'clock. The programme will be as fol- lows: March. Senior Clasa invocation, Rev. c. H. Pufters; selection, High School chorus; essay, The Advantages of College Education, Joseph Kaplan selection, While You Sleep, High School chorus; essay, Impossibility is UnAmeri- can, Charlotte Beckwith; address, The Weight of a Man. pr. Robert J. Alley: Class Song, High School chorus pres entation of annual scholarship presenta- tion of diplomas. Anson B. Handy; ben ediction, Rev. J. ". Ballantine; music, orchestra.
 The graduates are: Charlotte Knowl- ton Beckwith, Doris Humphrey Blick. Jo- seph Kaplan, Chester William Belcher, Helen Bothilda Rrodersen, Elizabeth Louise Comins, Francis Pagan, Thom- as William Fletcher, Helen Claire GiI- Henry Smith, William Robert Smith, Elm ma Mary Towne, Edward Barber Towne, Dorothy Phoebe Belcher, Blanche Eliz- abeth Hanna.
 Edward Ladish and Carl A. MpIfins of Hartford were in town over Sunday.
 Arthur J. Melbourne spent Saturday in Hartford
 The Warren Woolen company is build ing an addition to it's mill All the To- cal mills are now on full time The Fabyan mill which has been running only three days a week went on full time last week.
 The new bungalow of Joseph Bohn in West Stafford Is rapidly nearing com pletion.
 Ionic lodge, I. O. o. F.. will observe a Past Masters night Tuesday. at 7.sO and there will be work in the M M de- gree.
 E. L. Nelson of Bristol has gone to work in the Mccormick store.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
LEONARD BRIDGE

MT. and Mrs Frank sisson and friend from Hartford. and Tim Clifford, of South Windham, spent Sunday at Louis C. ShroedteFs.
 Mrs. Louise Himelstein has returned after spending week in New York
 MT. Hetzei and party, lumber dealers from New Haven, were callers ct Mr. and Mrs. David Walsh's. Monday.
 Mrs. L. c. Schroedter and Mrs. David Walsh attended the picnic at AfrS A. T. Brownlng's in North Franklin, Wednes- day. Accompanied by Mrs. Mary Brown they also called on John Cliford's fam fly in South Windhsm.
 Howard B. Williams of Springfield. Mass. was a recent visitor at Rexford |. cummiHgs'.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry L. Watrous. Car- ence Wheaton, Mrs. Anna F. Strong and Mfr. and Mrs. David Walsh were WIIli- mantle visitors Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13

Gilbert and Mrs c. T. Armstrong. The platform vas decorated with roses and peonies by Miss Foster and Mrs- M- D. Fuller. The program follows: Bible reading. Mark 10: ls-le; prayer by the pastor; Day of Praise, chorus Mrs. Full ler'a class; recitation. Promises. Faure Rainyille; exercise. The Bible Garden Emma DcaTnley. Margaret Jordan. Pris- ella Tucker, Sarah Gill. Mildred Sweet and Beatrice cathcart; Welcome to Summer, chorus; recitation, The Aim Katherine bearniey and Vera Mc. Broome; exercise, The Cornerstone. Su- san Terry. Ruby Gray. Minnie Tindail- Mary Cory, Airline Tucker and Rose crumb; Let the Children Come. chorus recitation, You Never Can Tell, Eiief Prior song, Safe in Ills Arms. Emma Dearnley and Beatrice cathcart; exer- else, What I Would Do. Minnie Mager. Fannie F. Morgan, Ruth Bliyen. veTns raTbox and Violet Harris; In Life't Bright Summer, chorus-
 Branferd battery of the Issd artElery passed through the town over the tate road at q little after noon Sunday. also three trnop trains were routed north during the day. Of special interest were the big l55mm c. P. F. guns Wartime memories were revived in those who stood to watch the passing of the great machines Many were the words ef re- jaleing that it was just the play Eams instead of the grim war reality of but a few months ago.
 Ashland ball team won from P1ainaeiS Sunday in a sort Of lonse-jointed game II to 6. There were some good play- on both sides, as well as some costly CT FoFs II g Co De said for the Plainhels players that. although they lost thel game, they were gentlemen in every wal from the first ball to the last
 Public Grange strawberry supper. Pat ehapg town hall Tuesday, 3sc.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
ABINGToN

The education of Rev R. T. Elliott was held at the Congregational church June 8. At the close of the afternoon meeting supper was served to the wis., iting ministers and delegates in Grange hall.
 The programme of the evening service follows:
 Minutes of the council, by the scribe i; invocation, Rev. ]. Spencer Voorhees, pastor Congregational church, Ponnfret Center; Hymn 35; Scripture reading. Rev. Boynton Merrill, pastor Second Congregational church, Puenam; solo Miss Ada M. Stoddard; sermon, Rev. Warren s. Archibald. pastor South Con gregational church, Hartford ordaining prayer Rev. Arthur L. Gillett, D. D. Hartford Theological Seminary; Hymn 1sS charge to the church, Rev. F. A. Fuller, former pastor Abingdon Con- gregatinal church charge to the pas tor, Rev. W. F. English, Ph. D., assist ant superintendent and treasurer of the Home Missionary Society of Connecti- cut; Hymn 3ss; benediction, Rev. Rich ard T. Elliott.
 At the strawberry supper given by the Ladies Benevolent society June 4th. $56 was cleared.
 June 9th was Children's night at Wolf Den grange. Over fifty children were present. The services were in charge | of Miss Esther McNaught, teacher of the Abingdon Primary school and Miss May Lathrop of the North District. Refresh ments were served.
 Mrs. Henry Pellett, of West Upton re- gently visited at Mrs. P. A. Sharpe's.
 Dr. and Mrs. Davis of Chicago are wis iting Mrs. Charles Smith.
 Mir and Mrs. c. M. Sharpe attended the graduation exercises at Stors col lege.
 MT and Mrs. Youngs of Pawtucket are guests of their sister, Mrs. c. H. Martin.
 Mir and Mrs. Henry Stone have moved to the Hildreth place, which they have bought
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13

William M, steuart. just appoint ed Director of the Census has been Assistant Director for seme time. He was Secretary and statistscian of the '. s. Tariff Corumission from 1917 to 1919, Mir. steuart became connected with the Census BureSq in 1880.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
SHIPPING BOARD TANKER
 HIC0 REPORTED SAFE

Washington June 12.-AIessages tell ing of the safety of the shipping board tanker Hieo, which caught fire yester- day off Frying Pan shoals while en route from Norfolk, Va, to Jacksonville, Fla, were received today by the navy de- partnent.
 : Fire in the Hico's boiler room appar- entiy had heen extinguished, according to the navy's advices via Morehead City, N C. The Hico wirelessed that assist anee was not needed and that no damage had been sustained. The vessel then was proceeding slowly under her own steam.
 Unless a man possesses self control he is little better than a slave.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
FTTCHVILLE

Mrs. Charles Phillips returned a.. spending a week with friends in New York.
 Miss Bernice Day of West FitchburE. Mass, has been spending two weeks va cation with her cousins. the Misses Sullivan.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13

The aborigines inhsbiting the Mslabar Islsnds speak to each other at a distance by whistling, the whistlers being select ed for their ability to whistle loudly They earn their livelihood in thls way.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13
MONTVLLE

The Uneasyille Grammar school pupils will hold their sewing exhibition Tues day afternoon from 2 to 4. The Palmer Memorial school pupils will hold theirs Thursday at the same hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-13

The Womens International Chamber of Commerce, founded by Mrs. Catherine Clemons Gould, now has branches in China, Turkey, India and Mexico.
Evening star., 1921-04-22
JEWS TO KEEP PASSOVER.
Observance of Week Will Begin
This Evening.

Passover commemorating the bib
lical epoch of the liberation of the
Israeltes from Egyptian bondage,
and symbolizing Israers faith in the
supremacy of the God of right and
freedom over might and tyranny,
Will be celebrated by Jews through
out the world for the week beginning
this evening.
Special services will be held in all
the local synagogues this evening at
$50 o'clock and tomorrow and Sun
Al