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Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09
.IHE CHURCHES GAIN
$4,000 N 1910

New York, March 8-Churches of
the United States made a net gain
of $4,000 new members in 1920, ac-
cording to a census compiled by the
Christian Herald, made public today.
DIR. II. X. Carroll Of Plaiufeld, N. j.,
who gathered the statistics, said this
was a marked increase over 1919,
when the aggregate number Of mem
bers gained was less than $4,000.
DR.. Carroll said in 1919 the de-
creases were shown in most of the
churches. He compared figures
of some Of the larger groups show
ing that in 1919 the Methodist group
lost 75,951; Presbyterian group LOST
46,459, and tho Baptist group lost
11,108. In 1920 these groups
gained respectively 2S7127, 43,03l
and 129, ,283. The three large Bap-
tist bodies he said, have not yet
completed Their statistics and it is be-
lieved that the actual figures will
show gain of more than 10000
in the year. Baptisnls in the South
en Baptist church have reached the
unprecedented figure Of 165,127,579.
Doubtless when immigration sets in
again it was pointed out, the increase
will be greater.
Notwithstanding the very encour-
aging returns in the humber of COM
nlunicants," said DR.. Carroll, closes
motinue in tire number of ministers
and churches in the Various denomi-
nations. Tnere is net loss in the
Methodist group and this decrease
has been going on for some time, ap-
parently without serious denomina-
tion;sl notice. The Methodist Epis-
copal church lost 200 churches In
1920 and 228 in 30. The loss
tof churches for az denominations Is
556 for 1920.
"There is an increase in the ag-
grcgate number of ministers but
many of the denominations report
losses, which are numerous among
the Lutheran, Presbyterian and Bap-
t'st bodies and heavy in the United
Brethren cl.urc'l. The increase for
1920 is anomalous and hard to un-
derstand."
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09
IN UGLY WAR CLOUD IS AGAIN HO|ENNG OVER EUROPE

and the chancellor and address,
ed to the people of Dusseldorf
today says: "Our opponents
are occupying German soil.
This is an over-breach of the
treaty of Versailles. Violence
may trample down justice, but
the German government will not
rest until the foreign invader
succumbs to our just position"
5000 French, British and Bel
gian Troops in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf, March 8.-Three
thousand French, British and
Belgian troops hold the city this
afternoon. More troops are
coming. The people are calm
with no signs of hostility.
German Ambassador Leaves
London Tonight
London, March German
ambassador Sthamer will leave
for Berlin tonight to confer
with the German government on
the situation.
German Conferees Leave
Lndn, March 8-The German
conferees headed by Simons
left for Berlin this afternoon.
German Government To Remain
Firm in Decision
Berlin, Marhc st is an
nounced today that the German
government will remain firm in
its opposition to the Paris in
demnity decisions of the Allies.
For the time being Germany will
play a passive role, awaiting the
next move of the Allies. The
cabinet was informed that Bel
gian and French troops were
moving ahead hours before ST.
mons message was received in
Berlin announcing that the AL
lies were putting the penalties
into effect.
Allied FlotilIa Entered Duisburg
At Noon
Dusseldorf, March 8-The AL
lied flotilla entered Duisburg at
noon. The occupation of Duis-
burg and Ruhrore by the infan-
try and cavalry was completed
at eleven O'Clock. There were
no hostile manifestations. Sew
eral tanks were brought up
during the day entering Dus-
seldorf this afternoon. Busi-
ness went on as usual.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

LONDON, March s-A mixed
force of French, British and
Belgians occupied the important
industrial city of Dusseldorf
this mornin without incident.
The Allied military advance into
the Ruhr district began at dawn
this morning. The American
Army of Occupation did not par
ticipate. The occupation of
Dusseldorff was completed at
$3.50 this morning.
The French moved to Duise-
burg and Ruhroit this morning
at six o'clock and are expected
to occupy both towns, which are
important coal and industrial
centers, during the day.
There are about a hundred
and twenty-five thousand Allied
troops on the Rhine, not count
ing the small American army of
occupation. The French fur
nished most of the troops that
are advancing from the Rhine.
The reports that France will mo-
bilize some of her military
classes were denied today.
The advancing French are
supported by light artillery, rap
id fire guns and two squadrons
of airmen.
No real opposition was en-
countered although some sniping
was reported.
The Belgian troops were the
first to move into Dusseldorf.
Great crowds gathered in the
streets watching the soldiers
planting their batteries to sweep
all important squares. All the
bridges are heavily guarded.
American Remain on Their Old
Lines at Coblenz
Paris, March 8-The Allies
who occupied Dusseldorf, Duis-
burg and Ruhrorit encountered
no resistance although there was
some sniping.
The American remained with
in their old lines i'm the Coblenz
district.
The cavalry, infantry and all
forces all are participating in the
advance. Strict measures are
being taken in the newly occu-
pied zones to preevnt disorders.
The Belgians sent a regiment Of
their crack grenadiers into Ger
many.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09
Gov. Taylor Against
. Back Tax. System

Nashville, March S.-Abolition of
the back tax system is. advocated by
Gov. Alf Taylor Monday in a special
message to the general assembly up
on its reconvening after a three
weeks recess. He was brief in his
opinion on the matter, but suffi-
ciently clear as to be understood as
uncompromisingly against the present
system and its attendant evils.
Gov. Taylor said that the legisla-
ture should "wipe out the abomin-
able back tax system now in vogue
to plague u.s." and advocated put
ting the collection of delinquent tax
es in the hands of county officials
under the supervision of the central
tax commission.
Gov Taylor in his message offer
ed suggestions as to the best meth
ods for deriving more state revenue
and saving money in the operation of
state government.
Gov. Taylor suggested eight meth
ods by which money can be saved to
the state. He urged the creation of
central tax commission as outlined
in his first message to the legislature,
favored the cutting 4 the railroad
commission to one member, highway
commission in like manner, and ask
cd that the state police be eliminated
He advocated making the state food
and drugs department a bureau of
the health department; the fire pre-
vention department bureau of the
insurance department.. and combining
the horticultural activities with that
of the division of logy under
the agricultural department.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09
French Parliament and Country
Solidly Behind Government

Paris, March 8-The French
parliament and country are both
solidly behind the government
in the present solemn hour, said
the Petit Journal today, in COM
mentin upon the decision of the
Allies to advance into Germany.
The socialist organ, Humanite,
dissenting, said that this only
proves that the capitalistic re-
gime will produce war. The
Hindenburgs. Ludendorffs and
Allied marshalls will rejoice.
u. S. Has Received No Official
Notification
Washington, March 9-The
United States has received no
official notification from the AL
lies of action taken in the oc-
cupying of German territory,
announced the tate department
today. Thus far the United
States government is depending
upon the press dispatches and
reports from the diplomatic Of
ficers as to the Allied pur-
poses in the occupation of Ger
man territory.
President Ebert Makes Appeal
For Order
BERN, March 8-President
Ebert has appealed to the Ger
man nation to remain calm in
the face of the Allied advance
from the Rhine. The German
cabinet was in session until af-
ter midnight. 1t was reported
that the course of Foreign Min
lister Simons at London was en-
dorsed.
Simons Says Conference Will
Be Re-Opened
London, March 8-As the Ger
man conferees were leaving Lon
don today, Foreign Minister
Simons said that he believed he
woud be back in London in a
few weeks as he is confident
the conference will be re-opened.
On the same train with the Ger
mans were a number of Bel.
gian army officers, recalled from
their leave of absence.
Proclamation Says "Breach of
Treaty of Versailles"
Berlin, March 8-A procla-
nation signed by President Ebert
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09
GREAT is HAGERSTOWN

Hagerstown, Md, has just made
the most radical step away from rad
icalism and bolshevism, as popularity
understood, of any American city.
Hair cuts have been restored to the
old-time two-bit price and shaves
have gone back to one dime, ten
cents, the tenth part of a dollar.
Talking of getting back to the now
we'll know-in- print "normalcy," Hag-
erstown is respectfully cited for dis
tinction.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Paris, March THE Ukrainian
insurgents have occupied Kieve, driv-
ing out the bolshevik defenders, was
announced in Paris this afternoon.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09
MISS HARLAN TO BE SECRETARY

Washington, Darch 5-Miss Laura
Harlan, daughter of the late justice
of the supreme court, will be social
secretary to Mrs. Warren G. Hard
ing, it is learned today.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

In days gone ny, ''sweet mem.
ories |" 1t was spoken of as
"bottled in bond" Now it is
"bottled in the barn ."-Claiborne
Progress
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Trieste, Italy, March 5--It is re-
ported today that the Italian ana
Jugo-Slav troops are fighting at
Adelsburg on the frontier, and the
city is n flames.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09
KING GEORGE SENDS MESSAGE

London, March 5-King George
today sent message to President
Harding felicitating him upon the
assumption of his high office.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Singapore, March Slight hun
dred and sixty Chinese were lost
when the British steamship Hongho
vessel was bound from Singapore
for Annoy. Two hundred and fifty
were rescued.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09
LATE NEWS TOLD
N A FEN LINES

Rome, Ga, March Sire this
morning destroyed the Armstrong
hotel. All the guests escaped. The
loss is fifty thousand dollars.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

New York, March 8-Action ON
the stock markets was today inter-
rupted as indicating that those "on
the inside" were not in the least
apprehensive over the final outcome
of the German indemnity situation.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Dublin, Mach Mayor Clancy
and Former Mayor Michael O'Calla-
CHAN of Limerick were shot to death
in their homes early today. Clan
cy's wife was wounded while trying
to defnd her husband, and died IN
a hospital later. ~.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Washington, March 5-All the
members of the new cabinet were
sworn in an dassumed office today.
Secretary of State Hughes conferred
with President Harding this after
noon.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Balboa, Panama, March 5--A
thousand Costa Ricans invaded Pan
anna occupying the village of Almi-
rante, says information here today.
American destroyers have been sent
to protect the United States citizens
along the border.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09
NEWS FROM THE "
NATIONAL CAPITAL

Washington, March THE Colum-
bian treaty was ordered reported to
the senate today by the senate for
eign relations committee.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Washington, March S-Dr. C. i.
Sawyers, of Marion, Ohio, President
Hardings personal physician, will be
made brigadier-general in the army
medical corps, it was learned today.
He was IN the medical reserve during
the world war.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Washington, March 8-A heavy
artillery duel is raging between Kron-
stadt and the forts denfending Pet
rograd and has been in progress
since Monday afternoon, says infor-
nation from Helsingfors today.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Warrington, March 5-Secretary OF
the Navy Denby today announced the
appointment of Major-General John
LeJeune, commandant in the marine
corp, and Brgadier-General George
Bennett. to be permanent major.
generals in the marines.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Washington, March THE first
cabinet meeting of the new admin
istration will take place tomorrow
morning. The White House today
issued cali for the initial session
at eleven in the morning. Vice
President Collodige received an invi-
tation to attend along with the regu-
lar cabinet members.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Washington, March 8-Further
loans to the European governments
upon the credits established by
former President Wilson were stop
ped by the treasury department.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellen di-
rected that action upon claims for
additional loans be postponed pend
ing a further study of commitments
and other documents.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

New London, Conn, March 5-The
submarine OF which ran on ledge
off Wilderness Point on Fisher ISL
and Thursday night, was today sue
cessfully floated by wreckers and
started on her own power. Small
damage was done.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Mobile, Ala, March 5-Grover
Goff, young farmer residing In
Mobile county, was shot and instantly
killed late last night by his father
in-law, John Houston, at the latter's
home, ten miles out from the city.
Houston surrendered to the authori-
ties, stating that Goff threatened to
kill him.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Atlanta, March Snail was deliv-
cred to thirty-one points on the Bir,
mingham, Atlanta & Atlantic rail-
road today, by automobile trucks.
The federal mediators are preparing
for meeting with the receiver and
representatives of the workers. The
strike situation is unchanged.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1921-03-09

Balboa, Panama, March 8-A more
favorable situation existed along the
Panama-Costa Rican frontier today.
1t is reported that the Costa Ricans
who crossed into Panama territory,
are retiring across the Sixaola river,
the frontier fixed by Justice White
in the boundary award. The Off
cial residence of President Porras
has been trebled.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-21

2 today (Thursday) for weeks outing at Adams Point. near Harrington, R. I.
 George H. Call of Cedar Tree Point R. L, was a visitor in, Danielson on We'd Resdsy. # ss
 Rev. J. (. Mathieu. pastor of. the Sa- cred Heart parish at Wauregan, was swindied out of s50tbysa young man who told the priest false story of hard luck with embellishments that made it appear real. The matter swas reported to the local police
 The buses continued to run Wednes- day without interference from state or local officials, and-ss no statement was available as to when the state will make it's effort to have the sbuses suspend ser vice, ,. e'sf i nesday morning that potato prices are going to be considerably higher in the fall than they are at the present time Prices on the tubers have already ad- vanced from the low point of 40 cents bushel fer which quantities of them | have been sold in this territory this | spring. MT. Downs opinion ia that they will be bringing in excess of a dollar bushel by early fall. Henry E. Church of Hartford, former ly of Putnam and Danelson, is spending y | ford.
 Killingly children will have their turn at clinic to be held Saturday at the Day Kimball hospital in Putnam for the removal of adenoids and tonsils by pr. Harold A. Foster. a New York specialist Lester A. Merritt of NeWburyport was a visitor with friends in Danielson on | Wednesday.
 Thundcrstorms in this territory late =, ,p%S, l.. | lief from the high temperature and the humidity of the day
 In anticipation of the heavy traffic that l will come with the building of a state I highway through that place, 2 1000 gal lon gas tank already is being installed at South KiIlingly. Even as the trunk line 1 through there. now is, one would be sur prised at tke motor traffic. passing over the route.
 Inspector A. W. Williams was at Moosup Wednesday to interview young man who has been accused of operating 2 motor vehicle at recklessly fast speed on the state highway at Elmville at | 12.3o' last Sunday morning This driver came within an ace of wreeking two other cars by his wild behavior. and his actions resulted in the matter being re- ported.
 Robert Burns of New York. formerly of Danielson, is visiting with relatives in Danielson.
 Charles A. Harden of Worcester was in Danielson Wednesday on business tRip
 | Today (Thursday) brings another half 1 holiday for the store. forces in Danielson i places of business generally closing at noon for the day.
 Many bicycle riders continue to ride their machines at night without having lights as required by law
 Chief John Mcfarland received 8 re- port during Wednesday of a car without | registration plates. being operated right 1 through the business section Wednesday l morning. Nearly a dozen new automobiles ot l different makes have been sold in Dan. ielson and vicinity within week-an other indication that business is showing revival and that confidence in the fu ture is being restored.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-21

ing July 24th.
 Misses Ida and Florence Belleaux of Occum are visiting MT. and Mrs. Ovid Brouillard at their home in Pequot
 C. o. Manchester and Mark Furber were in Willimantic Sunday.
 The infant son of MT. and Mrs. A. ]. LaFlamme is i'll at the home in Palmer town.
 Miss Ruth Dow. who is visiting Mrs. George Sheppard at her home nj Hart ford, was in the village over the recent week end.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Church have re- turned from a visit in New York
 Mrs. Richard Allen and daughter Ger trude have returned to their home in the village after a months visit with rela- tives and friends in Lebanon. Mir and Mrs. Michael Rokowsky and ] two children of Greeneville called on rel atives here Sunday. James Bushnell of Laurel Hill. Nor wich, visited Mir. and Mrs. Thomas | Cough for several days recently
 Miss Ethel Hanson of New York city has returned to her home there after spending several weeks with Mrs. Sadi: LaGram.
 A large delegation from the village at- tended Sparks circus in New London i Saturday. Roscoe Dart is enjoying several days vacation from his duties at the Dar store in Palmertown.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-21
MAR REED

TORRANCE = KELLEY In Norwich, July 19, 1921. by Rev. George H. Welch, Russell H. Torrance and Miss Mary Madeline Kelley. both of Nor wich.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-21
DANIELsON

Doua Vsiiiieux. g. lost his life by drowning in the Quinebsug river. at the Cold Spring, off Dyer street, Wednesday afternoon while bathing with a number sf other boys about his own age. The current is very swift at that point and Inc other boys were unable to help him. ID 10 dark the body had not been recov- cred.
 burEiars who had practically cleaned Inc Church company's store of high grade mems suits had to abandon loot valued at S5,oo0 at 1.30 Wednesday morning when Night Oficer Martin Wolf happened around the rear of the Cyr building on a latchinE trip.
 The burglars must have heard the off, cer's footsteps and made a quick get away for they were not seen or heard Seven bundles of clothing that were on the steps at the rear door or hidden be- heath grapevine that trails along a wire fence about 30 feet back of the store and all ready to be taken away were left by the burglars at the very minute when they were ready to carry them of.
 Suits valued at several hundred dollars arc missing, however. but just what the exact loss is cannot be determined until the checking up process is completed by treasurer Alfred L. Reed of the com pany NIT. Reed is Of the opinion that the burglars got away with one bundle containing possibly as many as a score suits. and the checking now being done will determine this definitely.
 There is not the slightest doubt but that the robbery was the work of thor oughly experienced and daring crooks who are familiar with mems clothing val 1es Every detail of their work at the shurch company store marks them as master craftsmen in their nefarious call Ing
 Having gain an entrance by jimmyine
Norwich bulletin., 1921-07-21
MONTV1LLE

Earl Smith of Massapeag and J. T. Church of Montville are running a farm bureau demonstration on the improve ment of ensilage corn. Several different varieties are being tried out on each demonstration. A trial is also being made of the use of acid phosphate with manure against a 4-S-4 with manure At the present time there is no difference to be seen between the different fertilizer treatments. Another trial with soy beans has been in progress, those being put in on the Smith farm making but a poor showing. while the ones put in on the Church farm are showing up well at the present time. The varieties used are the Ston-San and Wilson
 Fred Derwin is at Camp Richards, Oxoboxo lake. for two weeks.
 Louis Morin and his daughter. Miss Lillian L.. Morin, who have been visiting relatives in Canada for several weeks have returned to their home in Pequot John killeen of Uncasville has obtain ed employment in the railway mail ser vice.
 Mrs. Gertrude Shaffer is i'll at heI home in Palmertown.
 Harry D. Watt was a business caller | in South Windham Tuesday. Frank P. Richards is making 8 lengthy visit with his mother at her home or Broadway, Norwich.
 Mrs. Merritt Tooker of Groton Lons ointP visited her daughter, Mrs. Harry Ericsson. recently.
 1 The family of Robert Chapel hal moved from one of the Reyes Produc company's tenements to the Bogue tene | ment on Phillils Hill.
 Frederic T. Ritchie Is at Camp Terre
 began. Rogers lake, Lyme, for a weel l with the New London Y. Nj. C. 4. grouT
 The members of the Sunday schoo
 class of Miss Henrietta Gridley and thos
 who assisted them in the play given b
 them in the early spring are planning {
 spend week at White Beach commenc