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P -planning to make a house to house vass testing the milk as it is re- colved In the bottle in the nomes. Aft- er Mr. Barber has visited a sufficient number of the homes to get a good Miss Everill Smfin&- the thirteen | H Sir | E% | i §£§ i H Sherman ocempany, were brought be- fore Judge Fredewick C. Brown of Sostti - Klngston, Jaineb 1. Thewlis, Arthur ‘Walter ¥. Shannon, also. of the same town, James A [one to say that she deserves it. Miss Simmons was a member of the HEim BStrest Grammer school hére in ‘Westerly and was graduated from ths seventh o last June. In the- fall : | | | o i i | business for some time at Hartford The young lady s attending the South school In the Comnmecticut city and is ewidently continuing to do as creditable work in this particular line as she did in the Westerly schoois. Looal Lacenive. Mrs. W. H. Noyes of the West Side is visiting friends in Providence. Misses Nellis Burns and Sallle West- ‘'Wood are visiting friends in Bradford. Miss Florence Pierce of Providence is the guest of Miss H. Loulse Myers of Maple avenue. Miss Julla Smith of Granite street left Wednesday for a several weeks’ stay in the south. Annie and Augusta Bliven, children of Mr. and Mrs. Hdward Bliven of ;Abu—ty street are ill with scarlet rever. David Galaher and Fdwin Park- er, both of this town, have taken over the stock and fixtures of the store oconducted by Mrs. Harold Smalley on the West Side, where they are to con- duct business. Dr. Albert H. Spicer of Elm street bserved his sixty-minth birthday in honor of the anmi- versary h.ld two Ot hla brothers, George H. Spicer of Ashaway and Noyes Spicer of Potter Hill as din- ner. guests. The ice houses of the Westerly and Watch Hill Jos company at Wood River Junction are more than three- quarters full. It is expected that the local men will be able to harvest thelr usual amount if the weather remains ©eool a few days more. W. D. Lanphere, of 80 Mechanic street, Pawcatuck, declares that his house was not raided when the select- men and patrolmen visited the Platt house, and Lanphere is right. There has been no public statement to the contraly. His house was not included in the raid. Striking Engineer Arrested, Houlton, Maine, Feb. 20.—A. D. Cole- man of Houlton, one of the Bangor and Aroostook railroad engineers, who struck more than a month ago, was arrested today charged with tamper- ing with the telegraph wires north and south of this place, on the northern division of the railroad. It is al- leged that the wires were daubemtely short " circuited i I Fi i g | i [ 1 4 1 A rested, Attorney mwhfldflec{filemetfl the jury, claiming that the doctor agreed £ . wum_ st 3 paid more than the to- 1al amount justly due, and that the Bherman company owed him over $1,000. The case unfinished. poLogal Milk Inspector Edwin Barber been making a thorough and sys investigation for several milk conditions milk distributors on the Westerly side of the river but investi- gating on the Connecticut side as well, as there are many farmers from the neighboring state who have large routes here in town. He has visited practically all of the local stables where cows are kept and has visited most of the farms in this section. In nearly every instanoe, Mr. Barber has met with the co-operation of the farmers who are quick to realize that an inspection of this kind, which re- sults in finding sanitary conditions existing, 18 an excellent advertisement for themselves. There has been only one case where he met with opposi- tion, this where the milkman claimed that the law didn’t amount to anything. Inspector Barber has an excellent cquipment for testing the milk and is Governor Baldwin has announced the -tpotnunant of ex-Treasurer Cos- tello Lippitt of Norwich and ex-Rail- road Commissioner George M. Wood- ruff, of Litehfield, as representatives of Connecticut to the New England railroad conference, to be held in Bos- ton, of which the governor.is pres- ident. These are direct appointments and incur no expense to the state. _make have for its lesson The Church. Funeral of William Glmn. The funeral of William Carson was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell. The ser- vices were conducted by Rev. C. T. Hatch of the Methodist church. Burial was in Valley cemetery. Mandolin Club Meets. The mandolin club recently formed held its meeting at the home of Rev. ‘W. T. Alken of’Sylvan street. Village Intereste. Mrs. Willis Miner of Waterford has been the guest of her sister, Mrs, War- ren Wilcox, of Spring street. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Young and George Young of New London were in the village Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. Willlam Patterson of Stonington have been visiting relatives in the village. Capt. Harry Carson has returned to his home in Tottenville after a few days here, being called home by the death of his father. Mrs, Ledyard Daboll, who has been very 111, was able to sit up for a few minutes Thursday. . Fred Fitch is reported as being better and all danger is thought to be over. Capt. Warren Fish, who has been very 1li with heart disease at his home on Sylvan street, is better, and it is thought he may-recover. Mr. and Mrs. Eara Deboll of New London have been visiting relatives in the viliags. Mies Cassie Hewitt is fll at her home. George Reed is the guest of friends in_Proviflence. 7 Mrs. John Mosher of Stonington has returned home after a visit to friends in the viilage. Albert Fitch has returned from the sanatorfum in Groton. Capt. and Mrs. George Bradford are entertaining _their -daughter, Mrs. W. J. Dingle, of Malden, Mass Miss Bertha Carroll has been visit- ing in New London. Mrs. John Smith has returned after a vistt with relatives in New London. Arthur McDonald is able to put his foot to the ground after being laid up for a’long time with a broken leg. Edgar Gracey spent Thursday at his home on Pearl street. One Week Vacation. The vacation of the schools will be- gin the day before Good Friday and last for one week. COLCHESTER New Industry Already Employing 25— Milk Producers May Organize Creamery. Representatives of the Lawrence Machine company were in town Thurs- day testing the new fire apparatus and instructing members of the fire com- pany in the use and care of the ma- chine. Manager Wood of the Boys’ club has secured the Jewett City basketball team for a_game with the Boys' club team this (Friday) evening. The teams are about evenly matched, averaging 135 pounds & man. The East Hampton team was to have played here this weelk, but was unable to come until a later date. John Backus of Waterbury was the guest of his father, J. R. Backus, on South Main street, a few days the past week. He made the trip here in a large touring car. 25 Employed Already. The new industry in Dawley’s bulld- mg on South Main street has 25 hands at work. Superintendent Lazinsk, who was instrumental in getting the com- pany to locate here, is working hard to the project a success. He is takiLg on all the skilled help that he can find. The company paid out near- 1y $500 last week for their payroll Scveral skilled employes from New York bave applied for work. Wisam Raymond, who has been spercine several weeks with his sis- ter, 3 Raymond Douglas, in Salem, was in town Tuesday, leaving here for - In a Hot k a smooth, rich, creamy blend of This surprisingly good hot porridge is backed by the nourishing qualities- of the greatest grains. The Blggest Thmg Yet flayvors of wheat, corn and rice— Post Tavern Special noted for a distinctive flavor, For a winter dish, served piping hot at breakfast time, Tomorrow’s Breakfast At Grocers everywhere — Packages 10 and 15c except in extreme West. POSTUM CEREAL CO., LTD. BAPT LE CREEK. MICH. Porridge na, Mich, says: tonic reco - nstructor, t really " i day is the best refiaedy wa have 9::- the leading our lhalval Mr. / Buchol dmxmt of Springfield, Ohio, says: “Vinol gives better satisfaction than any medicine I have sold in my -tosa\” We ask every run-down, nervous, bilitated, aged or weak person or any Pperson suffering from chronic coughs, colds or bronchitis, to iry a bottle of Vinol with the understanding that their money will be returned if it does not do all we claim. Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. Engler, Norwich, Conn. P. 8 For itching, burning skin try our Saxo Salve. We guarantee the large ocstates. Bunce was the guest of friends in Columbia and Willimantic the past weelk. William Cone of Millington Green wes calling on friends here Thurs- ay. Louis Rathbone of Hebron was a Colchester caller Thursday. Milk Producers Meet. A meeting was held in Lazinsk Jall Wednesday afternoon of the milk pro- ducers in this vicinity. The object of the meeting was to try and organize a co-eperative creamery or to see about setting another dairy company to take the milk, as they have had more or less trouble continually with the pres- ent company. Another feeting will be called later: STONINGTON. Norwioh Purdhasers Buy Houseboat— Evening of Whist—8t. Mary’s Mi sion to Open Sunday. Thursday evening the A. D. Whist club met at the home of Mrs. Gilbert Chesebro on Elm street. Whist was enjoyed and refreshments served. Thursday eveaing Ruth chapter, O. E. 8, met in Masonic Nina, council, K. of C,, met ‘Wednes- das evening and received five appli- cations for membership. At Baptist Church. The Bible school of the First Bap- tist charch held an interesting meet- ing Wednesday evening. The subject was, Reason and Imagination. Thurs- day evening an excellent Victrola von- cért was enjoyed. A silver: collection was _taken up. John Gaynor is confined to his home by_illness. rs. Samuel Wood has from a visit in Bridgeport. Vincentian Fathers to Give Mission. A misslon will be opened in St. Mary’s church Sunday when the ser- vices will be conducted by two of the Vincentian fathers. Buy Houseboat. Raoul M. Delagrange has sold the houseboat which he purchased last year from Charles P. Willlams, to Norwich purchasers who will. tow it up the Thames, the latter part of the month. He has also soll a 25 foot grutser Jaunch to Fred J. Moll of Mys- o. Mrs. Wiiliam C. Graham hag left for Washington, D. C., where she will make her home. Lenten Preacher. Rev. Joseph Hooper of Durham will deliver the Lenten lecture in Calvary Eipiscopa‘l church this (Friday) eve- ning. James Leahy is ill with tonsiltis. The Mistuxet club whist team went to Westerly Wednesday evening and played the Coloniel club team. The Btonington team won by 156 points. This (Friday) afternoon thes Ston- ington Grammar school will have spe- cial program in honmor of Washing- ton’s birthday. MYSTIC Adolph Pheiffer Dead—Ladies’ Day at Mystic Club—Sudden Death of Mrs. Ellen Noonan. returned Adolph Pheiffer died at his home on Denison avenue Wednesday evening after a short illness. Mr. Pheiffer was born in Germany but has been & resi- dent of this village for many years, where he was held in high esteem. He leaves four sisters, Mrs. Amelia Ber- tels and Mrs. Sarah Spink of Mys- tic, Mrs. Pauline Englet and Mrs. Clara Wilson of Waterbury, and one brether, Robert Pheiffer of Philadel- | phia. ' Day at Club. There was a large attendance at the Mystic club Thursday afternoon, ladies’ day, visitors being present from out of town. Bowling, whist and mu- c were enjoyed. Refreshments were served. Thé committee in charge was ss Mae oCstello, Miss Mae Don- ohoe, Mrs. James Galvin. Sudden Death of Mrs. Neonan. Thomas Cummings is in Taunton, Mase., ealled there by the sudden death of his sister, Mrs. Elien Noonan. Mrs. Noonan was a former resident of this place and has many friends and relatives here. Besides five daugh- ters and two sons she leaves two brothers, Richard and Thomas Cum- mings of this place. Personal Mention. Friends of Henry B..Noyes are glad to sse him on the streets again, after his long illness from appendicitis, Mr, anq Mrs. G. Vietor Grinnell and daughter Miss Isabel Grinnell have returned from a visit in New York city where they attended the grand violin recital in Carnegie hall LEGISLATIVE LORE The committ appropri has assigned M!.mh 4 for a heaflnx on an act making an appropriation for the three American field it is a winner. the general improvement of the Fort Griswold stat® tract in Groton and to complete the wall around the reserva- tion; also, on the act mu an ap- propriation for the Groton Monument association. The same committes will glve hearing next Wednesday on an act concerning an appropriation for the completion of the dormitory at the Mystic Oral School for the Deaf. Next Tuesday the oughs committee will give hearing on amendment of charter,of the borough of-Jewett City. Next Wednesday the comimittee on forfeited rights will give hearings on the restoration of for- feited rights to Michasl J, MeCa.thy and Frederick A. Weaver of Windham, On the same day the committée on humane institutions will give hear- ing on act comecerning meetlngs and powers of the board of managers of temporary homes. Next Wednesday the rallroad committee will givi - ing on petition of Norwich, 1 ter and Hartferd M‘I company for amendment to A M'T'ht”:t'mqt" g ting E. He 9" Ameng tHe m. are the. followi Resolution wp:!n ‘Corttls, counts fl.u,, “Westorook, where he warks on one of | MSWPOSMYMMST RAP WE SHALL MAKE FOR OUR GREAT HURRICANE FINISH FIRE SALE. SATURDAY NIGHT, WHEN WE CLOSE OUR DOORS, IT WILL BE ALL OVER. HEED OUR WARNING ! THERE ARE MANY GOOD BARGAINS LEFT — PLENTY OF THEM — WHERE YOU CAN MAKE AN INVESTMENT THAT WILL PAY LARGE MEN’S ODD VESTS, sizes 33 to 36 MEN’S ODD PANTS, small sizes BOYS’ STIFF BOSOM SHIRTS LOOK AT THESE PRICES. CAN YOU RESIST THEM ? BOYS’ OVERCOATS Sizes 32 to 36 Hurricane Finish Price $3.50 Men’s Working Shirts 24c value up to $10.00 Men’s White Overalls 35¢ ON BARGAIN COUNTER 9c 59¢ two for 25c 100 Boys’ Double-breasted Suits with Knickerbocker Pants ages 8 to 16 years, worth from $4.00 to $6.00 Hurricane Finish Price $2.95 and $3.50 EVERYBODY INVITED TO THE HURRICANE FINISH THE F. A. WELLS (0. “Good Clothes Store” Store open Friday Evening until 10 p. m. Store open all day Saturday. ing Lebbens E. Smith, commissioner of Windham county; resolution ap- pointing Cbarles D. Noyes commis- sioner for New London county; act amending charter of city of Williman- tic concerning police force; act amend- ing charter of city of Willlmantigc con- cerning its library appropriation; act concerning the establishment of a bu- reau of engineering in the city of Willimantic, which has been favorably reported by the committee on cities and boroughs. The resolutions in_respect to the memory of Judge Ralph Wheeler, which were adopted in the house Wed- nesday on presentation by Represen- tative Tanner of New London, came back from the senate Thursday amend- ed and there was unanimous concur- rence with the senate. The amendment simply provided that the engrossing and presentation of the engrossed resolutions be done: under the direc- tion of the secretary of state. Unfavorable report came to the house Thursday upon the act amend- ing the charter of the Kitemaug Elec- tric Light and Power company. The company dsked for authority to give for its main interest the promotlon and encouragement of the regular oulty work. The premium should represent the greatest need and inssrest of the Corn Club membership; it must teach the broad viewpoint of the club work and encourage both mbembers and leaders to be progressive and /con- structive in their work, and it should serve to increase the club members® interest and respect for farm life “Ciub leaders, county superintend+ ents, teachers and other interested in service to the towns of Waterford, Montville and Ledyard. At the hear- ing it was shown that the authority was vested in the New London Gas and Biectric company. The bill was rejected. Boys’ Corn Clubs. Boys’ Corn Clubs contests, started o few years ago by Secretary Wilson through the Bureau of Plant Industry of the United States Department of Agriculture, hawe become So success- | promoting agriculture should lose ns ful and popular In the South that the |opportunity to have club exhibits and movement has become national in |interests recognized effectively at character. A recent circular of the | county, district and state fairs. County Bureau of Plan Industry is an inter- | Farmers’ Institutes, short¢ courses, ang | teachers’ associations ars excellent esting contribution to the subject. mediunis for promoting the club work, “The National Corn Club is an im- portant factor,” says the circular, “in |and an exhibit of club products directing rural boys to the business |special contests, essays and general of farming as a profitable and noble |discussion on phases of the' work profession. The boys are needed for |should occupy some place and time during ‘the regular Farm and Fireside. the efficiency of the farm and their seswion."—Texag work and leadership must be bad if American agriculture is to keep step with the march of_ civilization.” In connection with organizing and directing -clubs the circular says: “Every premium offered for con- tests and Corn Club work should have It is said that eome Insects reacl maturity within thirty minutes after birth, but some specimens of mankind do not mature in thirty years.—Chi< cago News. you SCANT SKIRTS Long ago a crusty old philosopher said disgracel What would he have. said if he could have seen the fashionable girl this winter in “the “skirt that fits like a compress™? thé new Spring Fashions are fetch- ing, alluring—and sensible. The March Woman’s Home Companion tells everything about the Spring styles that any woman sibly want to know. of the Woman’s Homs plan your spring WOMAN'S HOME COMPANION March Number now en Sale at all Newsdealers Going Out! woman’s clothes were a But— pos- jon before 15¢c.