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Due to Smoker's &M—WMMJWH- Gearge Benjamin Ttter, the Wester- Iy member of the republican state Pentral committee, 7vas elected to the executive commities at the annual in Tho other committee are: Burlingame of Sec and_Treasurer M., Wright of Providence, W., Tillinghast, Johnston; Isaac Pawtucket; Owen. A. Bennett, ; Tewis M. Smith, Cen’ M- Charies C. Gray, Provi- Baward A, Brown, Middle- * Goorge R Lawton, Tiverton; el L. Pedk; Warren; Philo V. . Bristol; Leon D. Andrews, West Troenwich; J. Ellery Hudson, Coven- try, and John S Cole, Hopkinton. ‘The other members of the new state gentrsl committee are: Frederick S. Peck on, Albert H. Sayles, Burrillville; Charlestown Milton Duckworth, ; Willis S. -Drummond, Crenston; Andrew J. Cnurr Cum- berland; ' Georze A, Henaford, Eest Greenwich; Her F. Antnony, Bast Providence: Frark E, Dutemple, Exe~ ter; Waller E. Simmons, Foster; Wal- tar' 5, Place, Glovcester: Alton Head, Jamestown: Alexander leslie, Lin- «oln; Philip H. Wilbour, Little Crompton; John L. Denico, Narragan- sett; Jobn Mahan, Newport, J. Eu- Benc umeflmd, New Shoreham; Wil North JFdward Atchison, John T. Gardner, B. Mitchell, Providence: on, Richmond; Charles C ituate; - James ~Harris, John R, Wilcox, South K dall A’ Harrington, Warwic Nebert, West Warwick. The congressional committees were organized as follows: First district, George L. Lawton chairman, John B, Mitchell secretary: second district, J. FEllery Hudson chairman, Charles E. Salisbury secretary: third district, Os- lins building near a sent in a fire alarm from - at the corner of Union streets and In short order the Cyclone of Louis Collins and Robert Drysdale, plumber. with plumbing shop in the rear, the upper floor being tenements. The fire was in the cellar of the plumbing shop and when the firemen arrived the flames had burned through the side of the building, were eating their way between the partition and the cellar was'a mass of flame. The firemen tore away some clapboards, got water on the flame and fought it as it lapped its way up the parti- tion, thus holding the fire in check above the store floor. Chiet Cottrell sensed the situation in an instant and ordered the use of the cellar mozzle. A hole was chopped through the floor, the cellar nozzle dropped through the aperture and In short order streams of water were being shot in all direc- tions in the cellar and the fire was soon _effectually quenched. The loss will probably not exceed $200, as the anly damage of consequence is to a small section of the building. The fire originated in the cellar of Omemeu 20 for 25¢ Th'l'lfthemnoffluYearw‘nnYoul‘Tho You With All These Thi - FRANKLIN SQUARE THANKSGIVING' The Time of Good Cheer = T to Roast Turkey and Cranberry Sauce, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Hot Mince Pies. - k’- ltu;‘elmedl’onflel’ncu. Cur Buyeers go to the Poultry Marshiands to Supply Island and get the Pick of the Flocks. To the Farmers of York State and of Cape Cod For the Cranberries. To!bel’hnflwmofdn South for the Vege- tables. Thus We do Not Pay the Wholesaler a Profit. You Get the Benefit of a Lower Price. Wal’ndeOwulvuonthethtyof'l\un Thanksgiving Specials. WeWleoutoComemdeonvmuYo‘nulfThnYouAreGettmngden-hydLawl’flou. e T N I A B N e e o e o X Legs of LAMB Lean POT ROAST Extra Heavy Grocery Department MALAGA RAISINS car A. Bennett chairman, Isaac Gill = Joseph P. Burlingame succeeded Charles A. Wilson as chairman, on ELOERLY PEOPLE SHOULD TAKE VINOL Texas Woman Says: = “QOld People Who Are Weak _ and Feeble Should Know Z the Merits of Vinol. " Grand Saline, Texas.—*“I am an aged and for a long time was weak but I have found Vinol to be fluhmmmhunewmawum for 2dp and for chronic colds 1 have mang\{hnc‘fiuli it o 50 that I feel almost youn; again; mfwt,xmmwdomg-um§ own "Old who are weak and feeble inol and know its merits as l do. 1have proved Vinol a good relia- ble medicine and much_cheaper than doctor’s bills, and you may fi‘;‘{ m say. about Vinol for t.he efitof others.” —Mrs. FaNNIE E. Rop- GERS, Grand Saline, Texas. Vinol mdah;giomm:lihvuzzdhm tonic, e appetite, aids diges- tion, the bl buildi atural :nd::g'lgy . ‘We have seen such splendia resmts from its use that we return the mon in case where ly“l.:l,‘ lu]}; to b“i Id strengthen feeble old people, R St chlkiree: and tho wesk. nicvos, run-down and debilitated, orlwpdlmnil: colds, coughs or bronchitis: Broadway Pnarmacy, G. G. Engler, Norwich, Conn. the Drysdale plumbing shop and was undoubtedly due to the carelessness of some smoker. Mr. Drysdale had the cellar cleaned Monday and the rubbish was placed in"two barrels, to be removed Tuesday. It is presumed that a lighted cigarette, or perhaps a spark from a pipe, dropped into one of these barrels, causing ignition that smouldered, and, after a time, devel- oped into & small blaze, increasing in size, untll discovered by Mr. Utter. The floor beams in the cellar and the under side of the flooring is char- red and the other damage is princi- pally near the side entrance to. the building, underneath which the two barrels of rubbish were located. Although the searching party failed to find any intoxicating liquors at the house of Michael Shea, 34 Robinson street, during the liquor raids in Paw- catuck, last Saturday night, Prosecut- ing Atiorney George R. McKenna was satisfied that Shea was a violator of the liquor law and he was arrested Tuesday morning and arralgned before Judge Breed in the town court of Stonington, upon complaint of the Prosecuting officer. Shea was arralgned on three counts, for keeping a place reputed to be a place where intoxicating liquors were sold without license, for actual sale, and for, keeping liquors with intent to sell. He pleaded guilty and Judge Breed imposed a fine of $10 on each of the three counts, with costs, which the accused paid, It is intimated that some who were engaged in the fllegal sale of ‘liquor were among those who helped place] Pawcatuck and the town of Stoning- ton in the no-license list, and for the selfish reason that it would tend to increase the volume of thefr illegal business. ~Prosecuting: Attorney Mo Kenna. proposes - to-do his duty and to see to it that the Mquor laws are observed in the town of Stonington. Denuty Collector Edward Dunn of the Providence office of the United internal revenue department, received callers subject to the pro- visions of the special war tax laws at the postmaster’s office in the Wes- terly post office building, Tuesday. oy New Patterns China Dinner Sets Dainty Decorations With and Without Gilt Glassware N. S. Gilbert & Sons DINING ROOM FURNITURE , Specimens of Cabinet Wor kand Finish Buffets China Closets Tables and Chairs Mahogany, Oak, Walnut The Better Grades at Most Favorable Prices FROSTING SUGAR SEEDLESS RAISINS il FANCY PEAS PLUM PUDDING Very Best PUMPKIN SODA-MILK-OYSTER Fat and MeaSALT PORK Ib. 12;¢ CRACKERS, 2 Ibs. ...15¢c lb 1520 Ib. 15¢ Ib. 12%¢ Dairy Department Best Mohican Creamery PURE LARD fiOOKlNG COMPOUND LARGE BROWN EGGS MILDCHFJ-LSE ROQUEFORTCH.EESE YOUNG AMERICAN CHEESE, bb. .........21c PROCESS TABLE BUTTER, b. ....... 28¢ _—_—mmm Cigar dealers, those engaged in the sale of wines and beers, in operating lpool and billiard tables, etc. called and settled, and received informa- tion regarding the operation of the law. Among the callers was a Wes- terly liquor dealer who was informed that he. must come across with a fine of '$25 for disregarding the cancel- Iation of stamps on beer kegs. Deputy Dunn_said that orders had been re- ceived from the department at Wash- ington to collect the penalty and the offender was advised to call at the office in Providence and settle. A Westerly branch of the Rhode Island British Relief Fund was or- ganized in the Memorial building Tuesday evening, but is not in conflict with the Belgian relief fund instituted several weeks ago by Phebe Greenc ‘Ward chapter, - Daughters American Revolution. The British relief fund was organized by the election of these officers and committees: Rev. Samuel M. Cathcart, president; Mrs. Wilfred Ward, vice president: Arthur Trotman, secretary; James M. Pendleton, treasurer. The officers of the sub-committees are: Mrs. C. By- ron Cottrell, president: Mrs. Wilfred ‘Ward, vice president; Mrs. Joseph L. Peacock, secretary; Mrs. William Clark, Mrs. David McG. Newall, Miss Hattie E. Cottrell, Mrs. James M. Pen- dleton, Mrs. Thomas Hope and Mrs. Frederick W. Willlams, work commit- tee: Miss Margaret Clark, Miss Janet Clark, Miss Helen Segar. Miss Mar- garet’ Pagan and Miss Kathryn Cot- trell, soliciting committee. Headquar- ters will be established in the Bar- ber Memorial building. William Johnsen, of Wi while motorcycling from his _home city to Westerly, suffered a. severe ac- cident and was brought to Westerly late Monday night, where he was at- tended by Dr. M. H. Scanlon. When about midway between Cassaducl Hill and Main'e Crossing, in North Ston- ington, the motorcycle struck an ob- struction and Johnson was thrown headforemost among bushes and rocks by the roadside. The motorcycle was observed by the crew of a car of the Norwich and Westerly Traction com- pany, who found Johnson in an uncon- scious condition and brought to Wes- terly. He suffered concussion of the brain, severe cuts and bruises in the he; his right elbow was severely strai ed. his right leg was cut and bruised lic session for the consideration of applications for liquor licenses and the doings will be duly recorded. Cyrus Henry Brown, hale and hearty at 85, observed his birthday at his home, 106 High street, Tuesday. He received the congratulations of many friends. Ex-Mayor B. L. Armstrong and Mrs. Armstrong and the ex-may- or's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Arm- strong, of New London, were among the callers. Twenty-four Hour Electric Service About Dec. 1st—Play by Hebrew Dramatic Club. Joseph O'Brien, who is attending Holy Cross college, Worcester, is at his home on School street for Thanksglving recess- Mr. and Mrs. Wiliam Brown Goshen were calling on friends town Monday. Poles Set. The poles for the high tension wires from Connecticut bridge to this village are set and the work of stringing_the wires will be finished this weeic. It is expected now that the day and night service of the electric lighting will be ready. about Dec. lst. Work on.the of in transformer station was commenced Monday. King Lear Given. There was a large attendance at the entertainment given by the Colchester Hebrew Dramatic club Monday even- ing in Grange hall. The play, King Lear, was finely presented in Hebrew and English. The leading members of the cast were Isidor Mintz, Louis Co- hen, Mrs. L. Cohen, Mrs. Brodsky and Philip Brown. R. E. Mitchell of Willimantic was a Colchester caller Tuesday. J. B. Caron of Norwich was in town Tuesday. Harry Friedman was the guest of friends in New London Monday. Samuel McDonald is loading cars at the railroad station with planks. S. H. Kellogg was a caller in Nor- wich Tuesday in hie touring car. Clayton D. Barton of East Hamp- ton was calling on friends in town Monday. Colchester grange held a meeting in Grange hall Tuesday evening. Irving Watkinson of Norwich was and he'received many minpr cuts and| & the guest of S. P. Willard over Sun- ‘ruises. After recelving medical treatment, Joianson was taken to the home of E}Wiuxmvmuc friends Monday relative at Cassaduck Hill. The mo- torcycle was removed to Hallville. The injured man is a brother of Seth Johnson of Westerly. Local Laconic: Contribution boxes have been placed in poblic places in aid of the Red Cross work in Westerly, Thomas Higgins left Westerly Tues- day for Houston, Texas, where he will spend the balance of the winter. A $10 to $5 bet was made Tues- @ay that all applications for renewal ifquor licenses will not be granted, which means that some new applica- tions will be granted, Parties interested in foreign relief work arc reminded by the manage- ment of the People’s Misslon that Thanksgiving is_near and that the deserving poor of Westerly and Paw- catuck ought net to be lost in the shufe. Steamship Rotterdam, from Rotter- dam for New York arrived Tuesday rning. Among the passengers wert Bir. ang Mva. Stmon 3. Reater and Miss Mary M. Reuter of Westerl who were in Germany before the dec- laration of war and remained there until taking departure for home. The members of the Westerly town council met in secret session. Mon- ay. B. Herschatter was the guest of Dental Infirmary for Children Dedi- cated at Boston, Boston, Nov. 24—The Forsyth Den- tal Infirmary for Children, an insti- tution presented to the city by four brothers who gave also an endowment of $2,000,000 was dedicated today. It is_situated near the Harvard Medi- cal school. Several hundred children of* the Comins public school, where the Forsyth brothers received their early education, assisted in the ded- icatory exercises. Why your car Apply and ride safety. BU'l'I'ER,Slb‘.....SIOO -9 the | WEED NON-SKID CHAINS skid device for muddy roads, snow, jce, wet puunenu,.nnd, etc. All sizes TEE C. S. MERSICK & co. 2 B NS - I 172 | B0 TURKEYS Fresh Baked Goods OUR BEST BREAD MACAROONS LADY FINGERS, doz. 10c FRUIT, NUT, POUND CAKE, b. .. .18¢ RYE BREAD Boaf . s, v e e COFFEE CAKE WHIPPED CREAM PUFFS, dozen........30c CHOCOLATE CREAM DOUGHNUTS, dozen 12¢ " Fresh Killed Native Have You Tried Our Pies They Are Home-made and Delicious Mince and Pumpkin - each 12¢-15¢-20¢ Fresh From Our Ovens At This Store Fancy Fruit CHICKENS - Ib. 25¢ ks DUCKS - PORK CHOPS NATIVE FOWL bb. 25¢ bb. 18¢ ' Ib. 23¢ Fresh Vegetables Highly Colored MALAGA | FRESH SPINACH GRAPES, b. . ... .. .12%c¢ | peck . S S RIPE BpIANA HEAD LETTUCE [ R R |~ . FINE GRAPE FRUIT A S 15¢ | CRISP CELERY . e head ....... Ib. . 10c | SWEET POTATOES NEW FIGS N . B b CONCORD GRAPES FANCY MIXED NUTS R e T MEALY COOKING POTATOES, peck.. YELLOW TURNIPS WEST sonable_ rates. be made with me for preferred ac- commodations. In the Babamas. offcrs many atractions - Chmate, charming social i ol bachi Tomting, tenmis. pole, motor: e Other attractioe short iripe and craises o low rates. Wit for bookl. NEW YORK & CUBA MALSS. CO. ©=veral Offices, Pier 14, E-R., NowYork On any Railroad Ticket Office or authorized tourist agency, sERMUDA INDIES, PANAMA CANAL, WINTER CRUISES. Large steamers, fine service, rea- Early bookings should Tickets to Georgia, Florida and all Southern Resorts and to Europe by all given prompt aftention. NOANK Mason’s Island Rock For New London Terminal—Blue Bird Society Meets. Work on the Baptist parsonage is going on rapidly. The interior is al- most ready for plastering. Mrs. Levi Johnson is visiting Richmond, R. I Arthur Woodworth has returned to his_auties on Fishers Island after a visit here. Miss_Bessle Fowler from Westerly ting. B. Searle is on a business trip to Lang Island C Jack Gardiner spent Tuesday in Nor- wich, in has where she returned has been Rock For New Terminal. Several large loads of rock have been taken from the quarry at Ma- son’s Island to the new terminal at New Lendon harbor. Charles Shirley, recently injured at his work in Bridgeport, is able to walk with the help of a cane Mrs, Harriet Wilbur has returned from a visit in New London and Wa- terford. Captain Arthur Rafuse has returned to his barge Easton, after a visit to his family. - Sewing Class Meeting. ‘The sewing “class will meet In the Baptist church parlor Thursday after- noo; The post office and stores of the vil- lage will cbserve regular holiday hours tomorrow. The Blue Bird soclety held a meet- ing yesterday at the home of Mrs. James Sistare. ‘Mrs. Peter Deveau and family are to move to Groton next week. ‘Willlam Palmer has returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs, -Percy Palmer in New London. POQUONNOC Mr, and Mrs. Wilfred Lathrop of Willimantic have returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Weeks. Mr, and Mrs. M George _have moved from Groton to the Petti- grew house, on the North road. A large number of Itallan labor- ers who have been emploved on the Fiehtown road, have finished work and gone to their homes in New Lon- on. Miss Virginia Morgan and Miss Pricilla. Baumes took part in the Camp Fire Girls’ entertainment in Groton on Monday evening. Eaward Hewlett is fll. Stephen Phelps and ' family have moved to the Buddington cottage on South Main street. Mr. and Mrs. E. E, Spicer go this week to Gomez, Fla., for the winter. The little son of Mr. and Mrs, Gil- Children Ory FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA feel nmmwhen wet WEED NONSRI> CHXms with full assurance of perfect An efficient traction and anti- bert Smith has been named Gilbert Douglass. A load of finishing lumber has ar- rived for the interior of the Charles Burrows’ ‘heuse, at the Bridge. Mrs. D. A. Robbins of North Wind- ham is visiting Mrs. A. C. Weeks. PLAINFIELD Thieves Take Chalice From St. John's Church—Death of Mrs. Lambert. Benj. F. Colburn of Ekonk was in the village Monday and called on his niece, Mrs. Ruth E. B. Devolve, St. John's Catholic church in this village was broken into sometime’ dur- ing Sunday night and the chalice stolen. The alter was also badly de- faced. Mrs, Lambert who returned from a hospital a few days ago died at her home here Monday. She leaves her husband and a large family of children, several who are young to be with- out a mother’s car lines. Mail orders John A. Dunn Steamship and Tourist Agent. 50 Main Street MOOSUP Last Friday evening while out hunt- ing, John J. Bennett's shepherd dog ran down and caught a fox which weighed nine pounds.. Another even- ing recently he caught eight skunks. James Sheldon and daughter, Mrs. Ella Brown of Westerly, were recent guests of Mr. Sheldon’s sister, Mrs. L. M. Butch Poorly P Women Candy Makers Boston, Nov. 24.—Nearly one-haif the women employed in the candy fac- tories in this state earn less than $5 a week on. the average, and a trifle more than 50 per cent. of the laundry employes, who work somewhat longer hours, average less than $6 a week, according to a report made public to- day by the minimum wage commis- sion. Most of the women candy work- ers are less than 21 vears of age. Japan has granted the right to vote to two women, The ]"amous fager ana Ale Brewerp Bottlmg Oracr quvm- % Painiess Dentistry 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Daily 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Sundays We Make No Charge Whatever For Thorough Examinations That means THOROUGH when you come to us to have your teeth examined as you should every six months at least, We Tell You Frankly If No Work Is Necessary Not only do we maintain the high- est standard ‘of efficiency in mod. ern dentistry that is painless and stands the test of time—but we be- lieve the reputation for honest vlu as well as honest work valuable business asset. DR. F. C. JACKSON DR. D. J. COYLE Sucoseding the King Dental Co. in Street, Next to Boston Store Lady Attendant. 'Phone 1282.3 Stands the Test of Time JUST ARRIVED Ferris Ham Ferris Bacon Newport Sausage Peopie’s Market 6 Franklin Street JUSTIN HOLDEN. Preprister McGrory Building, DR. C. R. CHAMBERLAIN Dental Surgeen Norwich, Conn, Auto Repairing and Painting We repair Autos of all kinds in the proper manner. Latest Improved Facilities make our shop unexceiied in New England. We bake the paint on, which makes it wear bettor, keep its gloss lengar, ‘and wll not crack. : Why not have yours right? it costs no more, Bentley-Clarke Auto Co. 88 Main St, Waesterly, R.