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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-09
Red Cross Trains
147 Blind Vets
In Useful Work

Thinning designed e NJ them for the
battle ~ life was taken by 14T blind
ed cx-serVIee men at the Red Cross In
stltute FOR the Blind. near Baltimore,
Nd. during tue fiscal year l930lg2l,
according % the report 81 the I-sti-
tute for that period
Of this number, 10 have gone on 20
other Institutions. In almost every
case q institutions where those hav-
Ing sight are receiving advanced elu-
cation. The blind eX-seryicc men who
have entered such Institutions are pro-
vIded with special textbooks In
BmiIlc. reading which they were
taught az the Red Cross Institute.
Twelve men have passed from the
Institute 90 successfully carry on some
occupation or business Tor which they
were fitted by special trimming. A few
have withdrawn from the Institute be-
cause 81 poor physical condition, Il are
receiving further training on the
lob aud s. are stIll Gu training.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-09
Red Cross Plans
$6,OOO,OOC Effort
To Save Children

Medical care and clothing for thou
SENDS ~ children in Central and East
ern Europe are outlined as the activ-
itics ~ the American Red Cross IN
Europe for the current year. says a
statement un the eve ~ the Annual
Roll Call ~ the organization. These
activities. supplemental 10 the feeding
operations II the European Relief
Council - which Herbert Hoover Is
chairman. are designed 20 provide the
most adequate and balanced relief
within the resources II private phi
lanthropy.
Through the establishment Of child
welfare stations tu the ccnters Of pop
ulati0n % those countries where nde-
quate medical care Is not now obtain
able. the American Red Cross plans
O. provide the medical assistance need
al 70 restore these children 20 a nor
naIly healthy life The sum 81 s3,-
100000 has been made available fer
this work.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-09
Amerlea sueeors Russian,

Food. clothing anS medical relief
costing 100000 has been provided by
the American Red Cross for the thou
sands Of Russian refugees stranded
last year In Constantlnople and VI
entity.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-09

A clerk employed behind the coun-
ter az a post Office IN the south 81 Eng
land recently rescued a young girl
from drowning. In order 20 show
their appreciation ~ the young mans
brewery. local residents have now de-
cided 10 purchase their stamps az his
Post ofice.-London Punch.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1921-11-09

Many authorities believe that the
term French leave" originated In a
French custom In the eighteenth CEN
tury Of Withdrawing from crowded as
scnbllcs without taking leaTe OF host
or hostess. Others maintain ;ns' the
word French" IL n corruption OF
~frank.~ meaning free"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
MYSTIC

Mrs. Thomas E. Packer was 91 years old Friday and received congratulations of many friends. Although Mrs. Packer is physically infirm. her faculties are very keen, and she is deeply interested in all the affairs of the day.
 Mrs. John Colegrove and Mrs. Bannan of New London have been guests of Mrs k. V. Whiting recently.
 William Mead has returned to his home in Yonkers. N. Y.,. after a visit with friends in the village.
 Dr. Carl A. Williams of Worcester, who is we'll known here, has recently been elected president of the Worcester Coun- ty Homeopathic Medical association. Friends here are glad to know of this new honor.
 Miss Katherine W. Rathbun has return ed to her home in Westerly after a visit with her grandmother Hrs. Warren P Rathbun.
 pr. J. K. Bucklyn has been a recent visitor in New York Mrs. William Maxwell of Brooklyn ii the guest of Mrs. F.. W. Gaskell.
 Miss Louise Paige is home from Guil ford for the week end
 Mrs. E. V. Whiting was a caller il Poquonoc Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
SENATE PASSES BILL.
 FOR CONGREssAIAE-AT-

A bill which provides that Connecticut shall have a congressman-at-large if al- lotted another representative in congress, was passed by the senate Thursday after the members had mere or less discussion over it, and the map for new layout of congressional districts placed on exhibit by Senator Bowers of Manchester. Sena- tor Bowers wanted his map to go on file. Senator Brooks objected to have the map go on file anywhere.
 Senator Bowers wanted new districts and had gone to- all the trouble of appor- tioning off new districts, and keeping the population of each of the six districts about on a par. Senator Potter, chair man of the committee on congressional and senatorial districts thought con g-essman- -at-large was about at good.
 Senator Bowers argued that a congress- man-at-large had no patronage.
 "I think that by the time of the next election there are number of gentle that handicap" answered Senator Pot ter and drew laugh.
 Senator Bowers argued further thai the congressman-at-iarg had no partic ular tie that binds" to keep him in clos' touch with the people, whereupon Senator Potter combatted the argumen with thu i statement hat he would have just al
 many seed and just as many yearbook
 to distribute as any other congressman. Later in the session, Senator Bower reintroduced tine Bowers Plan" for re
 districting the state as new business an moved it's reference to the committee o
 unfinished business for continuance |
 the next session. Senator Brooks oppos ed it at first, but subsequently, withdre' his objection and the plan, including tn map, went to the committee on unfnishe business
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04

Ashawzy. Thursday.
 P. A Money returned Thursday te the fair ground to superintendent the work. Mrs. Richard H Briston and daugh- ter Annie. spent Wednesday with Chariestown friends.
 Mrs. Annie E. Webster visited Provi- dence Saturday.
 Among those who attended the pa- geant at Hope Valley Monday were R. H. Bristow and family. Dr. Kenyon and family, C. A Woodmznsee and family, Mir. and Mrs. L. T. Knowles and Mrs. Emma Woodmansee. Arnold Knowles and family, J. J. Cottreil and family.
 Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Watson were visi- tors at AIlenton Monday.
 MT. and Mrs Bert Freese entertained relatives over Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. C. A Woodmansee were in Providence one day this week.
 Fred Madison visited relatives al Hope Valley over Memorial Day
 Rev. D. |. Bennett spent Sunday with Mir. and Mrs. Oliver Watson and preach ed at waite's Corner Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Harry Taylor and children were at Wakefield Monday.
 The play which was given In the schooIhouse Saturday evening. was re- peated Friday evening at Point Judith.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
CANTERBURY PLAINS

Rev. Mir Potter will speak at the NJ P. Church Sunday evening. June ,. The w. c. T. U. will have free will offer ing.
 Mrs. E. P Sabins attended the fun eraI of her nephew. Hugo Schultz at South Manchester Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Moffit entertain ed friends from Providence over the week end.
 Mrs. Fred Kinney and family attended the patriotic exercises at Moosup Me morial ay.
 Frank Parkmrst and nephew Ray mond of Norwich. spent the week end with Charles Parkhurst.
 Visitors at MT. and Mrs. J. Webber's s over Memorial day were their son and young lady friend, also their daughter, Hannah and Minnie and husband of New York
 Mrs Mary John Is entertaining her sister frcm New Jersey
 The first and second degree was work ed on a class of six at the Grange We'd nesday night. After the degree work the men furnished supper which was to be given by the losing side in the contest held May IA. Much praise was giver the men for the fine supper which they served
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
WATERFORD AND GRoToN
 WIVES SECURE DIVORCE

Before Judge Gardiner Greene in the superior court here Friday morning two uncontested divorces were granted.
 Jane F. Lee of Waterford asked for a divorce from Kenenth S. Lee of Hamden, N. r. The maiden name of the wife was Loper and the couple married in 1916. There are no children.
 Mrs. Lee said she worked at the Nor wich State hospital and other places but her husband did not work. She told how her husband left her the last time and she has not heard from him since. He has sister in Bristol.
 Mrs. Olive M. Haskell of Hedge ave- nue. Norwich, a sister of the petitioner, said that MT. Lee did not appear to have much life in him and did not seem to want to do anything. He left his wife in 1917. Mrs. Lee did not give her husband any reason to leave hime.
 William A. O. Loper of Waterford tes- tified of his daughters troubles while in New London.
 The decree was granted for deser- tion and the wife was allowed her mai den name of Loper.
 Mildred NJ. Chapman of Groton sued for divorce from Charles A. Chapman also of Groton. The wife is minor and brought the action through her mo-
  den name of the wife was Mildred Nor gan. A child was born to the couple but it died
 They married in 1916. Mrs. Chapman testified her husband told her of call ing on young woman in Providence after marriage. The wife lives with her mother and supports herself. She has no children living
 Mrs Harriet S. Gray testified in fa- vor of her daughter and fold of the couple boarding with her in Groton.
 The decree was granted and the wife was allowed her maiden name of Mil dred May Morgan.
 The suit of Bessie Holmes Gilchrist oi Montville vs. Thomas Gilchrist. Jr., ot Montville for alimony and divorce wen off the list as did the matter of Pris cilla W. Simmons of New London vs William Simmons of New London. Tht maiden name of the wife was White.
 The case of Dwight D. Kinne of Mont ville against Lillian Foster Kinne ot Hudson, N. Y, was not heard. The mai den name of the wife was Foster. The, married in 1909 and there are no chil dren.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE HAS
 S2,OOO.O 900 DRIVE STARTED

Connecticut college has definitely launched public campaign for an en- dowment of $2,000,0 ,000. After a period of waiting through the trying economic and industrial situation, which followed shortly after the institution's establish ment, the college authorities feel suffi- ciently hopeful of improvement in busi- ness conditions to take advantage of that betterment my going to the public, the state, and beyond for funds for which it has stood So long in need
 With this purpose in view, there was held in the college gymnasium Thursday night a mass meeting, consisting of representative body of students, faculty trustees and citizens of New London who have consented to become a local advisory committee.
 One of the outstanding features of the session was the address by Dr. Lyman F. Powell, college advisor at large, who has had marked success in his capacity of general advisor for colleges interest ed in developing similar campaigns. In general, his aim was to show that the state of Connecticut is the first natural constituency of the new college that has grown up within it's boundaries; also that interest has been invoked in other states to secure splendid support to in stitutions that have already vindicated themselves, but whose support has never been adequate.
 Introductory and general statements | in regard to the college were made by President Benjamin T. Marshall who sought to place before the audience not only the vital need of the college for such
 a movement, but also to emphasize the present psychological moment for such
 an effort if the institution is to be saved 1 from a threatened condition which will inevitably?
 l President Marshall also emphasized
 the fact of how much can be effected by how little, quoting from representative citizen of the state and a generous friend
 of the college, who has asserted that one per cent. of the income of 100 business men of the state would put the college in the front ranks ready to lead in the work which is its manifest destiny the education and the training of the youth of Connecticut. The state com.
 prises in vast numbers a foreign ele
 ment, a group as alien. as distant Rus isia. The building of this element is in the hands of the women of Connec lticut. The opportunity for their train ing is offered at Connecticut college There is only lacking reasonable sun of money to make this opportunity avail
 able to a, sufficient number of womer
 to carry through the work of assimila
 tion
 President Marshall spoke with a deer sense of gratitude and recognition o the past generosity of the town of New London and the borough of Groton whicl
 have hitherto given a large part of tn,
 financial support to the college.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
OVER s5,O0o LOSS IN
 FIRE AT NEW LONDON

Timely discovery of flames in the shop of the Connecticut Broach and Machine Co.,, by brakeman on the Boston ex- press, arriving in. New London at 2.30 a. m. prevented a fire which would have menaced buildings along the waterfront in the rear of Bank street early Friday. A loss of machinery estimated at be- tween 5000 and $1O,OOO was caused while the building occupied by the com pany was damaged to the extent of S2,- 900. Fruit and vegetable stock belong ing to the New London Fruit ard Pro- duce Co.,, which adjoins, was dama ged to the extent of $1,o0o. The cause of the blaze had not been determined. At the Connecticut Broach and Machine Co.,. an official expressed belief that defec- tive wire, among the large number that supply electric power to the 25 machines in the plant, may have ignited the build ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
NORWICH TOWN

The Lathrop Memorial Foreign Mis- sionary society, is to entertain the Eastern Connecticut branch of the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions, for the annual meetings, Tuesday morning and afternoon in the First Congregational church. Mrs. Franklin Warner. the new president of the Wo- mans Board will be one of the speak CTS. Among other speakers will be Mrs. John r. Jones of India, at one time associated with Harriet Hyde Jumbro of India, formerly Of Norwich Town. There is to be a basket lunch con at noon and coffee will be sery- ed by members of the entertaining society. The meeting will be open to all women interested.
 Superintendent of Parks Edward A, Smith and Mrs. Smith had as guests Thursday, Mrs. John Bell and Mrs Elmer Kennerson, of New London Mrs. Kennerson's husband is Super ntendert of Parks in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
INSTRUCT OFFICIALS FOR THEIR WORK
 AT CITY ELECTIONS ON MONDAY

The election officials met Friday eve ming at the town clerks office to receive their instructions for the city election which comes next Monday. The polling hours will be from 5.SO in the morning until in the afternoon.
 Friday from noon until g at night the registrars of voters, Tyler D. Guy and Cornelius J. Downes, were on duty in the corridor of the court house, demonstrat- ing the use of the voting machine. One of the regular machines used in cleo tions is set up in the corridor for dem onstration purposes. A number of vot- CTS asked to have the machine demon strated for their benefit during the after noon and evening.
 This year in addition to the regular party vote there will be a vote on the charter commission. This question will be voted upon by turning up either the "yes" or mo" knobs which are To- cated just above the names of the repub- lican candidates.
 A partial list of the election officials
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04

was announced Friday evening as fol- lows:
 First or Central district-Moderator Martin E. Jensen; checkers, J. c. Broad hurst and James P. Sheridan; challeng- CTS, Harold S. Burt, Albert Fitch and the Misses Ruth Kinney, Barbara Allen and Loretta Driscoll; machine tenders, A. A. Clark, F. W. Brewster, Herbert W. Lucas Clarence Messenger, William A. Buckingham, Harvey Muzzy, Thomas Sheehan and Charles J. Tatro; doorkeep- CT, Fred Tyler.
 Second or West Side District-Moder- ator, W. w. Ives; checkers, Roderick F. Sullivan; challengers, John P. Crimmins and Miss Elizabeth Drew; machine tend CTS, J. T. Manchester John F. Barry doorkeepers, John OConnen.
 Third or Greeneville district-Modera- tor, P. F. Bray; checkers, Joseph F. .No- Ian and Arthur H. Blackledge; challeng- CTS, Miss Bessie Murray; machine tend CTS, P. F. Downing. John Malone, F. c. Geer and Miss Emma Breed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04

a nurse at the Clifton Springs Sanatori- um and recently has ben located in De- troit, Mich.
 Mrs. J. J. Williamson, Miss Nellie l. Chandler Mrs. Wm. NJ. Gallup and Miss Helen Perley spent Thursday in worces- ter.
 Mir. and Mrs. Horace Deming are in town preparing to move the furniture in their summer home elsewhere.
 Miss Elizabeth Ross, who has taught the past two years in the Academy, is to teach next year in West Hartford High school.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
Opportunities For Ex-Navy Men.

Ex-Navy men who served three months or less, and have been discharg- ed in a creditable manner and are rec commended for re-enlistment may re-en- list now for period of two, three or four years. Ex-members of the naval reserve force, and members of the naval reserve force on inactive duty are of fered the opportunity. of enlisting in the regular navy. Members serving on in- active duty will have their discharge pro- cured for them in order that they may enlist in the regular. All such men en- listing will be entitled to full outfit of clothing.
 Any further information can be ob- tained by writing to, or applying at the navy recruiting station, post. office build. ing, New London, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
ALIENEsT EXPERT CALLED
 IN GEER WILL {


 Further testimony in the appeal from probate over the will Of Charles F. Geer If Norwich Town was taken before Judge Gardiner Greene in the superior court here late Friday afternoon by special arrangement made when the two attor- news, Arthur F. Libby and Edmund w. Perkins made their arguments last Tuesday.
 Dr. Franklin S. Wilcox, superintend- ent of the Norwich state hospital, wss called to the stand by Attorney Arthur F. Libby counsel for he opponents Of the will. He was questioned on what arterio sclerosis is. The doctor described the effects of arterio sclerosis upon the body and brain. Attorney Libby asked the doctor a hypothetical question intended to cover the physical and mental condi- lions in the case of MT. Geer. The doc tor said he would consider such per son incapable of transacting business. It would indicate an abnormal condition of mind, the doctor testified, if a man whose name was Charles F. Geer should sign his will Charles T. Geer and should have taken about two minutes to affix this signature, and also, when he signed his marriage certificate some days be- 1 fore his death. wrote the name "Geer' with three letter e's. The doctor said he 1 did not believe such man would grasp the full significance of what might be in 1 the will That the man might appear | to the attesting witnesses to have been at the time of sound mind would no af- feet the doctors opinion as to the mans mental capacity. Such a man, the doc tor said loses to a great degree his owr power of will and is likely to be easily l influenced by others. It is a common 1 characteristic. of such condition that 9 1 man turns against his relatives.
 On cross examination Attorney Per kins merely asked Dr. Wilcox if he knew the late MT. Geer The doctor answered 'No"
 Judge Lucius Brown Is to testify be- fore Judge Green at some time nex ! week which will be arranged for
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
SUPERIOR COURT DOCKET
 CALLED, MOTIONS HEARD

Judge Gardiner Greene called the superior court docket at a session of the court in Norwich at 10 o'clock Fri day morning and many cases were dis continued. The calling of the docket took an hour after which motions on the short calendar were disposed of as follows.
 Two weeks in which to file answers or other pleadings were allowed in the caso of Huling vs. Huling and Bar nard exr, etc, vs. Smith, ct al, ap- peal from probate.
 An extension of time for 30 days for the presentation of claim of Sid new H. Miner was granted in the case ot Clarence M. Shay vs. the Mantle Menhaden oil and Guano Go.
 The limitation of time for the pre-. senLauon of claims in the case of Hull, state attorney vs. the Chester held Baptist society, was placed at three months.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
Reject Teachers, Pension Increase

Following an explanation by Senator E. F. Hall. the senate has adopted the bill amending the law providing for re- tirement of teachers The changes deal with tn method of handling applicants. interest charges and provides for physical examination of candidates, but the in- crease from $500 to $500 in the amount of pension was rejected by the commit tee on appropriations owing to financial reasons. Both Senator Hall and Senator Bakewell expressed regret that the state was unable to deal more generously with its teachers. The increase in pension would have required an appropriation of s175 900, 1t was said.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
WOODSTOCK

Miss Jane Kendall of Boston spent the week end with Mrs. George M. Sampson.
 Rev. George Gilbert spoke at the Con- gregational chapel last Friday evening on his work in opening up abandoned churches in Central Connecticut
 Memorial services were held at the Hill cemetery Monday morning. C1ar- ence w. Taber had charge of placing the flags.
 Mrs Janet c. Sheppard has sold her place Bonnie Doone" to Stanley Kelly
 Announcements have been received in town of the marriage of Miss Gretchen F. Rutishauser and Dr. Joseph w. SprenCer. May 2Sth at Port Clinton. o. Miss Rutishauser Is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Julius Rutishauser. a graduate of Woodstock Academy. She has been
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
SPRING HILL

The Baptist church was well filled last Sunday when the peop,e from Mansfield Center united with the people here in a union memorial service The two choirs sang and the address by Frank c. Smith was very interesting. particularly his portrayal of the battle of Gettys- burgh, the most important battle of the Civil war. None of the veterans of that war were. able to be present, but there were five who had served in the world war in attendance. There were present several families from other plac- es including Staten Island, N. Y, Wal ter Cummings of Webster, Mass, W. P. Wildes of Providence, R. L, and Dr. E. R. Storrs of Hartford.
 Wednesday evening 50 neighbors and friends, including all ages. gave Mir. Gillette and family a surprise. The wo- men of the party carried cake and a supply of ice cream appeared. Games
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-04
WEST KINGSTON

Mrs. Erroll Macdonald of Seekonk wis., tied relatives here Wednesday evening.
 Among those who attended the funeral of Louis C. Grinell of Exeter. were Dr. and Mrs. Kenyon and MT. and Mrs. oli- yer Watson.
 MT. and Mrs. Roland Sweet of Wake field were callers here Wednesday even- ing.
 Several from the West Kingston ". C. | T. U. attended the district convention al