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How Canl Keep Cool? Linen Skirts and Linen Waists answers the question. Ome of these cool, featherweight Natural Linen Skirts and a Sheer White Lawn Waist. Ddesn’t that an- swer the warm weather question? = Linen Skirts that are well cut and gores and apron front, in white and natural of ‘good fit, made with narrow color—sale price $3.50 and $4.00. White Ramie Skirts—sale $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00. Whits Linon Skirts $1.48 and $1.89. P le prices 93¢, Colored Duck Skirts in regular and 9 The firstetrolley accident long time on the South Coventry line hap- pened Friday night when the car due at the Main street terminus at eleven o'clock struek a carriage owned by Murphy Bros, the Church street liv ery firm, in which ‘was Orrin S. Mec- Kain of Jersey City, who of late has been employed at Norwich State hos- pital. The accident happened on West Main street, on the bend of the road above the residence of A. C. Andrews. McKain was driving east and the car was ccming in the same direction. A young man sitting on the front seat of the trolley said Saturday that or making the bend of the road the earriage could not be seen. As soon as the searchlight on the car showed the carriage ahead the motorman put on his brakes and pulled the warning whistle. The driver heeded the warn- ing and started for the side of the road but was not auick enough to escape. The car struck the rear wheel and threw McKain ont. He struck in the road on his face and was badly bruis- ed, The car was stopped and McKain was taken avoard. “At the police sta- tion the parties concerned were ques- tioned by the officer in charge. Then McKain went and had his bruised face attended to. The matter Is now be- ing investigated. The running beard of the car caught the rim of the rear wheel as the wagon was leaving the tracks. The carrisge was twisted so suddenly by the force of the collision that the horse was thrown and slight- Iy cut and bruised. Mr. Murphy has s that the full extent of the in- juries to the horse would not be known for several days. The wheel which was struck was wrecked: it was extra sizes—sale prices S and $1.29. Extra sizes Linen Skirts—S$1.59, $2.00, $3.50 and $3 SHEER LAWN WAISTS to wear with Linen Skirte. in All fresh during this sale. lights in fine Sheer Lawn Waists for crisp and unpacked The woman who de- and summer will appreciate these new hambufg with long and short Waists, trimmed with lace, and embroidery, sleeves, oper front or back—sale prices S4c, 98¢, $1.29, $1.69, $1.89, $2.25 and $2.98. Thesel were selling at $2.00 up te $4.50. SPECIAL IN CORSETS Bay State Corsets, made to give com- fort and good service, regular 7ic and $1.00—sale prices 44c and 65c pair. The H. C. Murray Co. Agents for Ladies’ Home Journal Paper Patterns. forced ahead by the blow so that the ‘ix\u‘; was sprung and the reach splin- ered. Price of Milk Raised. Milk producers in_ this section are elated to find that the prices of their product w be raised by the Milk Contractors” association in Providence and Boston. There has been a big shortage in those cities and so many farmers In this section of the state received better prices 2t home they kept back a part of the output which helped maks the supply even iess. The producers, 27 in number, in Columbia, Liberty Hill, Lebanon and other places who send their supply to the Provi- dence Dairy company were notified b; circular letters Saturday that dating from Juiy 1 the price would be per ten quarts for the month, and in August it would be further advanced o 40 cents. As the price previous was 2 nts for the amount named, it is quite gratifying. During June some of the the places named 3 milk mspector of Prcvidence and the inspector of the Providence Dairy compsny, They re- fused to accept the milk on grounds that the sanitary conditions ir and about the stables and milking places were bad. This the producers say there was ne cause for, who with sy pathizing producers refused later to send their supply of milk to Provi- dence. Conditions appear to have changed. The circular letters to the farmers ask that all concerned send all they have at the prices named. in HIRAM N. FENN, * UNDERTAKER and BEMBALMER 63 Church St. Willlmantie, Ct ‘Telenbons. 1adx Assistant A nrce varrety of Fresh Fish: alse Scallops, Oysters and Clams. at STRONG'S FISH MARKET, 28 Nerth St. - Complaint Against Vicious Dog. Col. John H. Morrison, agent for an insurance company, has given writ- ten notice to Chief E. H. Richmond of the police department that he wants the law invoked on a dog owned by Champlin & Weeks. He claims that on June 12 he was attacked and se- verely bitten by a dark colored bull- dog owned by Weeks in front of the latter's home on Ash street, and that Or. . C. JACKSON—-Detist Painless Extracting and Filling a Specialty 752 Wain Street, Willima Telephone Times <, Are aTrifle Hard, But-Cheer Up, for You Can Get Money by calling at the Villimantie Loan Company, 15 Union Siree:. Terms strictly confidential. ELMORE & SHEPARD, (= ‘cessors to Sessions & Wimowe) fmbaimers zni Funeral [iectors, 60-82 North Street. LADY ASSISTANT. Telephone coBiectioa 1911 0ve@ Models ERNEST P. TSBRO, 1029 Main St, Willimantic. Conn. “Going Dut of the Clothing Busines:" Mechanics’ Dep’t. Store Best Borax Soap 6 bars for 25¢ and 10 S®H Green Trading Stamps Free, ; Best Naphtha Seap 5 bars for 2 and 10 S&H Green Trading Stamps Free. The T. R. Sadd Co. 768 Main Street, Tel. 234-4 Wilhmume. Ct. 801 Main Street, Willimantic, Conn. the dog was not in any way driven to this b~ the action on the part of the complainant. Colonel Morrison claims the dog is a nuisance to the public because of its vieious dispesition, and he asks the chief to investigate the matter and upon finding the same to act in accordance with the laws rela- tive to such dogs. Originally the mat- ter came to Dog Warden Irvin M. Ford. Nothing of a definite nature was ever done and the dog werden sayvs the dog cannot be found. He cailled at the Weeks home five times but was unable to get any satisfaction. Chief- Richmond is investisating the matter. Charged with Overspesding. Much interest is being manifested among Iocal automobilists in regard to the outcome of the case of J. B. Fullerton, who is to appear this (Mon- day) morning in the Montville court, charged with overspeeding somewhere in that town, Sundar, July Local people thinis that Mr. Fullerton is wronged in the matter as it is doubt- ful that he drives his machine beyond the limit allowed by law. An officer camé to the city Friday night and served the papers on Mr. Fullerton. Burial in Local Cemetery. The body of Dora Bennett was brought to this city from Boston Sat- urday morning on the i1.15 train and taken to the Willimantic cemetery for burial. Mrs. Bennett died July 13 and was 52 years old. She was the widow of Attorney Walter A. Benrett, who died in this city a number of years ago. AMrs. Bennett was well known here, heving lived in Willimantic for many vears and her death was the source of ON'T STARVE TH YSPEPSIA. JO : Telephone 315-4. Soft Drinks. 4 GEORGE BROOKS, Caterer. Lakeside Park, South Coventry, Conn. Dinners and Lunches. Shore Dinners or Order Cooking tc Private Parties a Speciaity. 3 Cigars. Ic2 Cream. Crane’s Papers e JAMES. HARRIES, m- ! lmuhmm—u‘vhd!'u knew her. She is survived by a son and daughter. A Off to Camp. ¥ L will start this morning for r annual encampment at Camp Baldwin with 65 men and will be one of the best-recruited companies in the First regimeat. Lieut. i, E. Carpen- ter of Company L, this city, Lieut. M. E. Coughlin, Company F, Hartford, and Battalion Adjutant John Dowd. comprising ile examining board of the Third” battalion of the First regiment, met at the local armory Friday eve- ning and examined the following, who successfully passed for promotions as non-commissioned officers: Corp. T. G. Mack to sergeant, and Private Jo- seph Nolan and William Willey to corporals. Various Items. The American thread company fire brigade has arranged to run an ex- cursion to Providence Saturday, Aug- ust 3, Miss Marjorie Conklin of Roslyn, L. I, who has been the guest of Miss Hazel Wright during the past three weeks, returned home Saturaay. Dr. and Mrs. Chester Cole have re- turned fron: their wedding trip. Be- fore going to Oyster Bay, L. L. where they will reside, they will visit rela- tives here. ¢ A. G. Turner's silk mill and the Willimantic Machine company will close all day Saturday until further notice. Hitherto the working schedule has been 33 hours per week. Mrs, Sheldon C. Potter of Cleveland, Ohio, and Miss Jennie Gordon of this city returned to ker home yesterday morning after a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Gerdon of 352 High street. Frank E. Herrick of Windham. road left Saturday morning on the 10.07 express for Detroit, Mich., to be the suest of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Mor- rel. He will spend three weeks there and on his return will be accompanied by his daughter £nd son-in-law wio wili spend several weeks in this city. DANIELSON 24 Hour Electric Service After July 22d—Telephone Improvements Delayed—Thirteenth Company Starts Toémorrow=-Clerks Would Like Half Holiday. Beginning July 22, Danielson is to have 24 hour electric lighting and pow- er service, for the first time since the plant was established here about a score of years ago. The current wil. be on all the time excepting during the daylight hours of Sunday: At Shore Cottages. Representative E. H. Keach spent Sunday at his cottage at Westport. . Henry A. Rollins of Providence vis- ited friends in Danielson over Sunda: Mrs. Phoebe M is spending a short friends in Danielson. Earle A. Young of Winste of Danielson, has a tempora ment in the office of the chief clerk ot the railway postal service at New Ha- ven. Dr. and Mrs. F. G. Sawtele and Mrs. Frank Sawtelle have been spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. George Danielson. Old Home Day. * ATrangements are under way for the holding of another Old Home day meeting at South Killingly this vear, vacation with formeriy this practice hoving been instituted last summer. New planking was put in where needed and other repairs made to the sidewalks of the bridge across the As- sawga river on lower Main street Sat- urday. New Potatoes $2 a Bushel. Grocerymen are being charged two dollars a bushel for new potatoes by farmers and wholesalers. At this price much of the demand has been cut off. Last year’s product has the call at a lower price. Somewhat Inconsistent. Commenting on Sunday baseball while in Danielson Saturday morning, a prominent Dayville citizen said that one of the persons who made the big- gest kick against the game at Wild- wood park was one of the most active performers Dayville had on the night before the Fourth as oné of a gang that “did thihgs” to property not their own. Delay in Telephone Improvements. There is a delay in making the changes at the local central office of hern New England Telephone that when completed will ided a common battery sys- tem instead of the hand ringing sys- tem now in use. Several weeks must elapse before the improved service may be had. Going to Fort Wright. This is the week that the Thirtenth company, €. A. C., will get away for camp at Fort Wright, Fishers Island. The advance squad will g6 out tomor- row (Tuesday.) The men are antici- pating the tour of duty with the usual interest, and a little more than is sometimes the case, for they are to go to 4 new camp this year, having been stationed at Fort Mansfield, Napatres Point, for several years past. Service at Dayville Home. Rev. W. J. Reynolds, pastor of the Congregational church at Dayville,held a-service Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs=. Bruce in Pomfret. Rev, Mr, Reynolds has previously held ser- vices for the residents of the neighbor- hood at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce, being in such physical condi- tion as to prevent their getting about. The first visit of inspection of tl local freight terminal of the Provi- dence and Danielson road has been made of an official of the Rhode Island ecompany, which recently took over the property. Clerks Want Malf Holiday. Clerks in various stores in Daniel- son are giving expression to the desire for a weekly half holiday during the remander of the summer up to Sep- tember 1. There is no organized move- ment, however; and the realization of the hope seems as far distant as ever. The fact that some stores in Putnam, Dayville and oosup grant the priv- ilege creates tl demand here. Iced Crates for Hens. The shipment of several crates of hens from the local railroad station attracted more than usual attention because of the fact that many chunks of ice had been spread over the floor of the crates and were constantly pick- ed at by the hens. which were loiling, like a dog, with the heat. The ship- ment was to Groton. i A hearing on the seizure of liquors taken some time since from the barn CORNS! - appoint- | in the rear of the Central hotel is fix ed to be held in the town court teday (Monday). 3 ; To Receive K. of C. Degree. All Hallows' council, Knights of Co- lumbus, has another large class ready 1o receive the degree of knighthood. No date has been set for the exempli- which will be under the direc- tion b P. J.m H;lrhhg- ::f ‘Willimantic recently appoint y in this dis- frict for a Second termn: Meeting of Flower Mission. : The W. C. T. U. flower missiom work- ers are to meet with Mrs. Simeon Dan- ielson tomorrow (Tuesday) affernoon. Mrs. Vernon Wetherall and Mrs. Al- mon Bartlett will be the assistants this week. Donations of flowers are always welcomed by the workers and put to a happy use. Clambake at Clayville. A number from: Danielson were at the Yellow Pine grove, Clayville, R. I, on the P. & D. line, Sunday, to attend the clambake which was prepared by George Jacques of East Killingly. This was the fourth bake that he has had charge of at that place this summer. Carelessness in Addressing Mail. Mail that would formerly have been addressed to Packerville should now be sent to Packer. Letters are going astray, it is said, because of failure to observe the change. The same trouble occurred with the “ville” was removed from Danielson, nearly a score of years ago. PUTNAM Judge Warner Reports for C. E. Con- vention—S. of V. Unien Picnic Planned—Fred Sponcy in Trouble Again—Second Church Takes Action on Rev. C. S. Brooks’ Death. Misses Marjorie Bradford and Edna Clark and Attorney H. Bradford spent Sunday at Rocky Point. Benjamin F. Chaffee is acting as night watchman at the mill of ths Putnam Woolen company during the absence of W. H. Longdon, who is visiting in New Hampshire. Judge Warner's Report. Judge E. M. Warner gave a report of the convention at Atlantic City and the new officers werz installed at the meeting of the Y. P. S. C. E. at the Congregational church Sunday even- ing. Unian S. of V. Picnic. Wednesday, Aug. 3, has been select- ed as the date for th: holding of a picnic at Phillips’ grove, Alexander’s lake, by the united camps. Sons of Vet- erans, in Putnam, Webster, North Grosvenordale, Danieison and Central Village. Members of thz G. A. R.. W. R. C., Ladies of the G. A, R. a Spanish War Veterans will be invited to attend. Souvenir Taylor Hopeful. Souvenir W. H. Taylor of Hartford, formerly of this eity, was a visitor n Putnam Saturday afternoon. Whether the governor will sign the bill pass=d { by the legislature appropriating $4,000 for his Legislative History and Sou- venir is uncertain, but in case a veto is affixed Mr. Tayior is hopeful that a majority in favor of the measure will again be shown in both houses. Webster Lake Low. The water at Webster lake, a favor- ite resort for Putnam people, is so low. the lowest point in many vears, that unless rain. comes soon boats to Bea- con park will have difficulty in_pass- ing between Point Brzeze and Beacon park. At the Narrows extreme care must now be exercised to prevent grounding. No More Muzzling of Dogs. The order of H. O. Averill. state commissioner of domzstic animals, has been raised by limitation in so far as the muzzling of dogs in certain parts of the town of Putnam is concerned, and the canines are now free to roam | without the protective apparatus that they have bean required to wear since early in the spring. Wood Cutting Contract Finished. A number of employes of the Childs Lumber corporation of this city who have been engaged in cutting off a ot between Bolton and Vernon that will producz approximately 1,000 telegraph poles, 7,000 ties and 100,000 feet of lumber, came to Putmam Saturday and will go to Ashford this week, the mill of the company being at present loca- ed at that place. Recovered from Heat Prostration. John Benca of Jefferson, Mass., has recovered at_the home of his mother. Mrs. Jacob Bence, Dayville, from the effects of a coliapee at Jefferson, where he is employ=d, because of the heat. FRED SPONCEY IN JAIL. Again Shows Spleen Towards Officer Cordier—Appeals from 180 Days’ Sentence—Held for T Fred Sponcey, who on other occa- sions has shown such antipathy for Officer Julius_Cordier, who does night duty in the Providence strset section of the city. as to attack him, again assauited the guardian of the peace late Friday night, with the result that Sponcey was locked up and presented in_the city court Saturday morning. Sponcey had spent tha night .in a cell at the station in that section of the city in which he was arrested and felt so frisky when Captain Murray took him out in the morning that he pulled away and ran from that officer, but was recaptured after a chase. Judge Fulier gave Sponcey 150 days in jail for assaulting the officer and 30 days more for being intoxicated. Sponcey thought that the 30 day part of the sentence was satisfactory, but appealed from the six months in jail imposed for the assault. In defaulf 5t the amount of the bond. fix=d at $300, he was taken to jail to await trial at the September term of the superior court, b LETTER OF CONDOLENCE Sent Family of the Late Rev. C. S. Brooks by Second Congregational Church. As a committee appointed for that purposs, E. M. Wheaton, F. W. Perry and W. H. Sharpe have sent on behalf of the Second Congregational church of Putnam a letter of cendolence to the family of Rev. C. S. Brooks, who died last week at Wellesley, Mass., and who for the yars between 1877 and 1888 was the pastor of the local church. The letter states that at a regular weekly prayer meeting of the Secon: Congregational church of Putnam was voted to send condolences to thz family of the deceased, by a delegate, Mrs. C. D. Sharpe. The letter states that the members of the local church fsel that as a church they are called upon to mourn the death of “a good man,” a conscien- tious pastor, and a true friend: also that through a period of about ten years, the best vears of his life as a minister. the late Rev. Mr. Brooks min- istered to the Second Congregationai church with integrity and ability, and performed the duties of his office with such eonsclentiousn, and pérsistent attantion to the church, added to the metnbership, strengtherled the membe:s in the faith, and was instrumental in removing the large debt overshadowing [ ‘Affectionate sympathy for the fam- ily in their great sorrow is expressed by the committee for the church in the communination prepared. Other 8trests Oiled. Another car of street oil has arrived e streets. Oil has also just been put s (eI &2 Bravel ¥ Lamateg: the length of the fair grounds south of ngras —Eight Marriages, Eleven Births and Four Deaths During June—Outing of Congregational Sunday School. Philime Gingras, V. §., died at his home on Soule strzet very suddenly at a little after 5 o'clock Saturday after- noon. The cause of death was acuie complications resultant from gallstones, a malady from which he had been a sufferer more or less for years. Hec was out angaged about the duties of his stable at 5 o'clock and returning home died in less than an hour. He was born in St. Jean De Baptiste, P. Q, 60 years ago, was educated in Canadian schools and was a graduaie from the veterinary college in St Hyacinthe. coming direct from Canada to Jewett City 20 vears ago. His skill as a veterinary was recognized all the country round and his practice was of the best. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s church and at the time of his death was a teacher in its Sunday school. He was vice president of Council Chapleau, St. Jean de Baptiste, and president of the Republican Nat- uralization club since its founding 10 vears ago. He was a quiet, upright citizen, with many friends, by whem he will be greatly missed. He survived his wife 12 y2ars. There survive him four soms, Nere, Stanis- laus, Pulidor and Louis, and a daugh- ter, Miss Regina Gingras, two broth- ers residing in Turners Fails and Fall River, Mass,, ard a sister who lives in Canada. - To Consolidate .Meetings. The C. E. services and thz regul:r Sunday evening meetings at the Bap- tist church will be consolidated Sun- day evenings during July and August. Nile Lily Prolific Bloomer. A curiosity in the botanical line is to be seen at the homa-of Mrs. G. W. Robinson on School street. It is an Agapanthus, Blue Lily of the Nile. a splendid ornamental plant, bearing clusters of bright blue flowers on large flower stalks. Mrs. Robinson’s is now at its best and has four stalks upon which there arz 158 lilies. Heard Former Pastor. The congregation at the Baptist church Sunday morning enjoyed the unexpected pleasure of listening to their former pastor, the Rev. J. W. Payns. His remarks were from the text found in Mat. 25-12, and were a thoughtfully prepared explanationwith admirably chogen illustrations, of one of the parables which to many has al- ways proven enigmatical. Mr. Payne has no established pastorate at pres- ent, but is called nearly >very Sunday fo fill pulpits in eastern Connecticut and Rhode Isiand. Vital Statistics for June. June the vital statistics at the office of Town rk John Welsh were: Marriages, 8—Luke Supa and Agatha Nusienska, Daniel J. Connzlly and Elizabeth Foy, Jeremtah Morain and Clara_Fontaine, James A. Trippe and Ida May Brooks, Alphonse Fontaine and Albina Lafavre, Aime Bergeron and Elice Barre, Stanislaus Wisniefski and Victorfa Attinska, Henry Peltier and Henrilie Holmes. Births, 11—FEarl Harvey Robinson, Marion Elizabeth Marehall, Frances Alberta Geer, Jennie Skosdoski. Joseph Noi William Cadieu, Mary Zajoz, Ji- seph Jerome Ledeux, Eilen Costa Thadeus Harabek, George Mitche! Gravalin, Dorothy Della Wilcox. Deaths, 4—Marguerite Darfineau, fat- t degeneration pf heart: Mary Driscoll, pericarditis; Hedlen Rioux, carcinona of cervix uteri; Ellen Gill, arterio sclero- sis Congregational Sunday School Picnic. The Congragational Sunday school picnic was held in Geer's grove, cn Tilting Rock farm, Saturday afternoon, & good number attending. The party was conveyed in Pigéon's auto truck, a large wagon and automobiles, to the picnic grounds, which had been fitted up by Frank Geer with swings, s2ats and everything necessary for a good time. Games were the order of the al- ternoon, Mrs. W. H. Gane's class hav ing charge of them. The games wer? started by Earl 8. Hiscox, the running race for older boys being won by Sid- Melvin, who received a knife. rl Meélvin won the second running race, raceiving a pocket dictionary. Prizes for the three-legged race were combs and were won by Sidney Melvin aad Earl Hiscox. The clothespin race for girls wae won by Olive Wakefield. who receivad a cup and saucer. William McNicol received a plane, the prize for the boys in the same race. Boih Clara Roode and Ethel Thompson won china shoes in the two running races for girls. In the egg races Olive Wakefield won a workbox and_ Ethel Thompson a_belt buckle, Harry Paul a pencil and E. H. Hiscox, Jr, a_dic- tionary. In two running races Ethel Thompson won a pencil and Carl Mel- vin a comb. There was a baseball game which was very exciting. Re- freshments were served by the ladies Thesolo Nazareth, sung by Charles H. McKay at the Congregational church Sunday evening. was much en- joyed by the congresation. Photos of Wreck. E. H. Hiscox, with a number of friends in the postal service, was in Bridgeport the day after th2 wreck of the Federal express. A number of photographs were taken, some fine prints of which Mr. Hiscox is showing his friends at home. Brief Paragraphs. Mrs. G. H. Prior occupied the organ bench at the Baptist church Sunday in the absence of Miss Emma Babcock, the regular organist. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McBroome and daughter Vera were visitors in Provi- dence Sunday. Benjamin R. Gardner was a guest Sunday of his wifz and her brother, Herbert E. Payne, at the camp which they have established on the upper Quinebaug. : Miss Ada Davis is at the Williman{ tie camp ground for a week, the guest of Mrs. W. H. Gane at Tarry-a-While Miss Anita Raymond of New Ca- naan is a gu2st at Mr. and Mrs. E, F. Burleson's. Willlam Beardwood spent Sunday at Pléasant View with Mrs. Beardwood and Miss Elizabeth Beardwood. Mrs. Charlfont Bivins and two chil- dren of Brooklyn, N. Y., are guests at Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Clarke's. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Paul went to Fall River Saturday, called there by the iliness of Mrs. Paul's brother. Mrs. Ernast Wright and son of New York are at Mrs. Wright's parents’, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Jennings'. Semi-Annual Discovery. An agricultural college professor ad- vises the eating of carrots. Almost twice a year some one bobs up with the report that carrots are edible.— St. Louis Post-Despatch. Trusts Least Affected. It costs the country $845.184.56 in two years to bust trusts, but the trusts look the least —busted.—Loulsville Courier-Journal. Demand for Bridges. As the time has passed . when the Chicago river had a sun-baked crust which could be walked upon, it needs bridges—Chicago News. ¥ : A%els—Naptha Soap. steaming wash. 1 used Fels-Naptha'way. fire is needed. Tthat clothes would be washed in half the time, 1 didn’t bave to.do any back-breakj Mrs. Heatup—*“Gracious, Anty, you look cool as a.cucum- ber, and here am [ dripping with g y know you:started your wash the same time I did.”” Drudge— ‘“Quite true, but 1 wash my clothes with If you used Fels-Naptha, perspiration. And I your Besi rubbing over Fels-Naptha .soap the Why don’t you 7”* More white things are worn inithe sum- mer—lawmns, flanmels; muslins and so forth. That means moreiwashing. hard work—unless Fels-Naptha soap is used. Fels-Naptha simplifies summer washing and does it more satisfactorily. Likewise more No hot ood deal means a when the thermometer is 90 in the shade. Fels-Naptha does the washing thor- u tear easily. oughly in cold ‘or lukewarm water. ] or% kewarm water saves the clothes. Boil- ing and hot watervweaken clothes so they Cold Fels-Naptha will not harm the most delicate fabric. colored things which Neither will it injure light- «could not be washed safely with other soaps or in hot water. The advantage of using Fels-Naptha soap is the Fels-Naptha way of washing. Don’t cook Fels-Naptha. your clothes. It does the work better in Use cold or lukewarm water. Follow directionsion the red and green wrapper. STAFFORD SPRINGS. Local Mills Busy—School Board to Re~ ncipal Williams’ Decisiors Freeman F. The Garland mill'jn Staffordville booming and has to run day and nightg in order to keep up with orders. Sev- 2ral looms have recentl don machine shop and these are now in operation. Business at the Rhode Isiand plant is also flourishing. orders having recently becn receivedifor sev- eral months ahead. Decision Today. At a meeting of the town schos) com- mittee this (Monday) afternoon it will be definitely known whether ov mot W. T. Williams, principal of the \high school, is to return for another Far. He was given until this meeting to decide upon the offer of the commithee as to his returning. Death of Mrs. F. F. Patten. News of the death of Mr F. Patten, wife of former State Treas- urer Patten. at a sanitaritm in Hart- ford was received here Saturday morn- ing. Mrs. Patten has been suffering with nervous trouble for eral months, Besides her husband Patten, she leaves two who attends the lo a year and a half old infant. Defeated Rockville. The Stafford baseball team defeatod a ‘team from Rockville on the fair grounds Saturday afternoon, 12 to 5. Borough Notes. boarding house recent] Mrs. O ran John Rabideau The ducted by sold to Mr! ford Hollow. Miss Rose Parizeau and Miss Boughton have gone to Mechanicsville where they- have secured employment. Frank Day was with friends in Me- chanicsville over Sunday. Rev. R. G. €lapp_expects Wolf patrol, Boy Scouts, camping at a lake near M this wezk. to join o are dletown, w “RATS” AND “PUFFS” MAY COME HIGHER. Treasury Department is Puzzled Ovar Duty on Articles of Coiffure. ‘Washington, Juf cost of puffs, “rat and other appurtenances of the modern femininz coiffure depends upon a de cision now pending in the treasury de- partment. One section of the treasury offices 100ks like an Indian camp aftc the visit of a scalping par sist- ant Secretary Curtis, who haslcharge of customs affairs, is wrestling with the problem of duty on hair. Tha law provides that “raw” hair shall come in free, and puts a duty of 20 per cent. upon “drawn hair.” Sev eral of the best known hairdressers have raised a technical debate over “when is hair raw and when s it drawn?” Scalplocks from _ China, German Francz and even Russia are in the exhibits sent to the government. switche Should Be Suppressed. South Carolinians are much dissat- isfied with their governo: ‘which shows that they are veky hard to Blease—Memphis News-Scimitar. Percentage Still Low. Meantime the presidential boom of Mr. LaFollette is keeping pace with that of Mr. Champ Clark.—Dallas News. An_Editor's Boast. The Brooklym Eagle sa too much. There's an editor who is putting up an awful bluff.—Philadel- Pphia Inquirer. Pacific coast people are working up a te for the emes of the seagull, and ‘dt developed,,nto a promising in- ustry. Patten's | been put intoe the building formerly used by the Ami-{ Frecman } It 'will not make very much differen | NEW HUNTING SEASON. \Shortening the Old Two Months Does Not Make Much Difierence. Hunters s vicin are very the I n much ture in 3 ! deock and pheasants law reduces the season ks, leaving it from Ow til November 22 inclusi Sund when done; this giv hunting this ycar, f nne wt ing days. mber’ of licenses A whicn aken out during he past year shows that hunting birds does not attract very m attention any longer. A few men ont now, but more because they to than because th ny._birds. If they are happy, and i1l happ of w kedn king throygh the They can thisg ome time during the sy they could if they aad thr Wods 2 hunting as forty days - mo them, « At to or the that ave arey princip y for r bit hun the \new law does mnot affect They will get as many ra Wblygas ever i OBITUARY. Mrs. J. B. Norton. Havldam relatives of Mrs. J ton meceived intelligence a day agc of her death at Penoper, v accide Norton Spencer, Knowle dan until with ' her Kan. other hem. removed spand she orton died two '~ Children Cry' FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA : ; Where sto Trade in Jeweit (it ] WE,HAVE THE LARGEST and Best |Stock of Confectionery, Soda Water anid Postal Cards in town, at WM. JOHNSTON’S. JEWETT CITY HOTEL New amd Up-to-date in every particular. IRAWF. LEWIS, Proprietor. st The Bccon Dry Goods Store. Dan- feison. Sotne big discounts for our Caustomers [another week; Attractivg Bargains ol every counter in the store Buy these, (go0ds now. sepi20d THE BCH3TON DRY GOODS STORN Maln: Street, Danlelsor 9ept20d= <nmes B Keech. Mgr. HARRY 'E. BACK, Attorney-st-Law PATENTS Protect {your 1dea. Handsome €3« pstze Guide Book Free, Phoenix \Bhok, Danielson, Conra oct1TuThS' 3 Change In Bank Hours On and aftsr Aug. ist, 1917, the | Jewett. City Savings Bank of Jewett City, Conn., will Ls open every busi- \ness day, except Saturdays, from 10 lock a. m.:o 3 o'cleck p. m., clos- g Saturdays\ at 12 o'clock. _ FRANK E.{ROBINSON, Treasuren,