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Murray's Boston Stors WILLIMANTIC, CONN. FLOOR COVERINGS OF ALL KINDS FOR THE SUMMER HOME The true home-maker is now against the coming of Summer, and she will need cool Rugs to put down, thin Draperies to replace the heavy winter ones, new Curtains, Etc., so by a touch here and there will trans- _form the year around home into a pleasant inviting Summer | abode. There are plenty of hdusehold articles here to help make the home pleasant and comfortable and each one moderately priced. CURTAINS, CURTAIN MATERIALS, UPHOLSTERIES AND DRAPERIES getting her house in order Start now to buy your Sum- mer Curtains and Draperies, it’s better to be prepared and have the home in readiness for the change from winter to summer furnishings rather than wait until the last min- ute and find that you can’t get just. what you want, or find the colorings and patterns you thought of. This week we have on display an excep- tionally attractive line of New Cretonnes, Draperies and Cur- tains we are sure will interest you. New Cretonnes, 30, 34 and 36 inches wide, 10c, 15¢, 25¢ and up to 75¢c a yard. Chintz, 36 inches 3% a yard. Silkeline, plain or fancy, 36 inches wide, 15c a yard. Denims, 36 inches wide, 45c a yard. Quaker Craft Lace for curt s, 33c and 3% a yard. Quaker Craft Curtains, $1.50 and up to $5.98 a pair. / SWEATERS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER WEAR The Sweater is one of the important garments at this time of the son for outdoor wear. When it is just cool enough for a light wrap they give you enough warmth to keep out the chill, and what is more they are greatly in style and every woman 8ilk Sweaters, $8.50. want to wear one. Wool Sweaters, $5.89, $6.50, $7.50, $8.50 and $10.00. Mercerized Sweaters, $3.98. WOMEN'’S SPRING SUITS AND COATS AT A BIG REDUCTION An opportunity to buy a fashionable, desirable Spring Suit or Coat at less than regu- jlar cost is presented during | the very time you are in need of sach a garment. The i Coats are the very latest mod- "els, smartly designed, and come in wool serge,-wool pop- lin and wool velour. Coats. Coats that were formerly sold for $15.00 and up to $32.50 are now priced 2t $9.98, $14.98 and $20.00. Suits Women's Spring Suits that were $17.50 to $38.50 are new reduced to $14.98 and $17.50. NEW SPRING WAISTS THAT WILL INTEREST YOU sts that will ts. The New Spring W. Khakicool Shantung W: interest women the most are the new They add a new note of dressiness to any and every woman who buys one will be delighted with the mew cool designs. They come in natural color grounds, fancy figure designs with tie front, $2.75. Mummy Jap Silk Hiouses, lace trimmed and embroidered, white, pink, maise and mustard, $275, $3.50 and$3.85. Georgette and Crepe-de-C e Blous $2.75 to $7.50. Voile Waists, plain cor lace trimmed, $1.00 and up to $3.50. ART NEEDLE WORK SECTION Reyal Society and American Thread Company’s Star Packages, complets with. materials and full instructions for working. Mede-up Night Gowns, 85¢, $1.00 and e Made-up Combinations, $1.00. Made-up Shirt Waists, 50c and Made-up Dressing Sacques, 65c, $5c and $1.00. Made-up Corset Covers, 25c and Children’s Made-up Dresses, 65c, £6c and $1.00. 75c. 75e, 50c. 5e, Children’s Made-up Coats, 75c. Boys' Rompers, $1.00. Made-up Shirt Case, 7sc. Made-up Card Table Covers, $1.00. Made-up Bunch Sets, $1.25. 18x54 Bureau Scarf and Cushion, 69¢ and $1.00. 2 Oblong Pillow Tops and Back, 50c. 14x22 Guest Towels, 35c each. The H. C. Murray Co. No 'Vasions at All. It is announced from Washington that the government has no fear of invasion of the United States. That's mbout right—no tear of Invasion of nor evasion by.—Houston Post. < It is reported from Lausanne that a ¢ proposal to tax bachelors heavily, or miternatively to compel them to adopt one war orphan or more, will shortly be discussed in the reichstag. A Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA One Horror of War. One of the horrors of war is the foolish talk it inspires. We have no great endowment of physical cour- age, but we'd rather face shrapnel from German guns than listen to the average citizen’s ideas of what should be done in the premises.—Topeka Capital. ‘No Mercy for Him. The ex-czar is also charged with being the author of a poetical drama. Thus, when a man’s down, they bring everything they can against him.— Atlanta Constitution. The moment meat, fish, milk and eggs are allowed to et warm they be- SHQRT CALENDAR SESSION. Cases Allowed to Stand—Jury Cases Assigned—Town Charge Makes Sen- sational Statements. A short calendar session was held in the superior court Friday and many cases wer eassigned The following cases which had been assigned were allowed to stand: First for Friday, May 25," Washington Cedar & Fir Products Co. vs. Joseph H. Elliott; first for Tuesday, May 29, Peter J. Chabot vs. the Shore LineAflectric Railway Ca.: second for Thursday, Eli_Chabot. vs. the Shore Line Electric Railway Co. The following jury cases were as- signed by Judge Willlam H. Bennett of New Haven, who occupied the Bench: Special for Tuesday, May 22, William H. Speare vs. Frederick Schultz; sec- ond for Tuesday, Yvonne Therrien vs. Andrew M. Grant: third for Tuesday, Bthel Emeline Coffey vs. Arthur J. Lathrop; first for Wednesday, Esther Latham vs. the city of Willimantic. Two Diverces Granted. Mrs. Ethel A. Smith was given a divorce from William E. Smith on the grounds of adultery, and she was given custody of the children. Victor Morra of -Chaplin was granted a divorce from his wife, now of parts unknown. The grounds were aduitery and the father was given the custody of the children. ¥ Pauper’s Sensational Charge. The case of the town of Chaplin vs. the town of Bloomfie’d was then taken up. This case was tried in this city in Nowember, 19i5, but the case was dropped, as an error was made in the name of the pauper about whom the case came about. Eidward A. Copeland, the pauper about ‘whom the trial is over, was the first to take the stand and his testimony was of a startling nature. Copeland testified that he was hired by the town of Chaplin to go back to the other town to live after the other case had been dropped. For ; nis service, which would be cause tu bring in anof r case, he was paid $3 a week and $15 for furniture. The witness stated that the town of Ash- ford was mixed up in the affair and he thought that some of his support was contributed by the authorities of that town. Witness expressed a desire that the fown of Chaplin get the worst of the verdict of the court, as they had not treated him fairly. Copeland stat- ed that Seltctman B. E. Welch had stated upon leaving the court at the time-of the previous case that he would sive $100 to win the case. _ Many other witnesses were examined by the counsel for the plaintiff during the afternoon. Shortly after 3 o'clock court adjourned until next Tuesday morning. Sunday Services. The subject of the-lecture to be given at the Y. M. C. A. hall Sunday evening is Where Are the Dead? Hell, Purgatory, Grave— The 'usual song service will the lecture, beginning at 7.30 o'clock. A vocal solo will be rendered during the evening. Sunday morning Christian Science service at 10.45 in the Y. M. C. A. building_on Main street. ~Subject of lesson, Sermon, Mortals and Tmmortals. Wednesday 'evening, meeting con- sisting of experiences, testimonies and remarks on Christian’ Science, at 7.45. Auxiliary to Give $50. The regular monthly- meeting of the Ladies’ auxlliary to the Y. M. C. A. was held in the Y. M. C. A. building Friday afternoon. The reports of the past month were read and accepted and the routine business transacted. After this business had been finished it was voted that the auxiliary should give $50 to the fund that is to be raised by the local Y. M. C. A. to help in the work in the army camps. MEETING ADJOURNED. Nothing Done About Establishing Farm Loan System. About 50 farmers and others inter- ested in the establishing of a farm loan system in Windham county were pres- ent at the meeting held in the iocal Chamber of Commerce -rooms Friday afternoon. Owing to the smail num- ber present the meeting was adjourned until May 25th, when it is hoped that enough will attend to furnish the necessary amount to start with, and if this is the case the permanent officers of the organization will be elecx. Friday'’s meeting was the result of a call issued by County Agent B. H. Ellis. OBITUARY. John A, Lewis. The death of John A. Lewis occurred at his home in Columbia Friday morn- ing. Mr. Lewis, who had been sexton of the Columbia eemetery for the past NEW UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT 32 P.C. BONDS To be Known as, the LIBERTY LOAN These bonds will be issued in denominations as low as $50. We will gladly receive sub- scriptions free of charge. JEWEIT CITY SAVINGS BANK F. E. ROBINSON, Trea: JAY M. SHEPARD Succeéding Elmore & Shepard FuneralDirectorand Embalmer 60-62 North_St., Willimantic Lady Assistant Tel._connection HIRAM N. FENN UNDERTAKER a nd EMBALMER 62 Church St, Willimantic, Ct. Telephone Lady Assistant DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST Removed to 715 Main St, Willimantie Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. - Phone 44 25 years, was born in 1849, the son of Charles and Sarah Fox Lewis. He leaves one daughter, Viola J., of Co- lumbla, two sons, Clinton M. of Co- lumbia and Burton E. of Manchester, one sister, Mrs. Abbie Bushnell, of this clty, and ‘one brother, Charles’ of En- eld. Hanna Sullivam. The death of Hannah Sullivan oc: curred at the home of her niece, Miss Mary O'Neil, at 86 Chapman street, Friday morning after a long illness. She leaves several nieces and nephew: Body Sent to Virgini: The body of W. R. Thomas, who was fatally injured in the train wreck at Vernon Wednesday evening, was sent to Antlech, Va. for burial FEriday morning. L. W. Sexton accompanied the bod: Grand Jury Summoned for Dzenzel Trial. Sheriff Charles A. Gates of this city has summoned a grand jury to sit in this city May 22 to pass judgment on the case of Mytio Dzenzel, now in the Brooklyn jail, for killing his brother- in-law, Wyotek Russek. Dr. A. R. Diefendorf of New Haven, a noted alienist, kas been retained by the coun- sel for the defense. Insanity will probably be the defense put forward by Attorney Danahey for his client. CAMP MEETING COMMITTEE Holds Meeting it Home of M. C. Wal. ter in Norwich. The executive committee of the Camp Meeting association will ho'd an inter- esting meeting at the home of M. C. Walter in Norwich Thursday. The committee is made up as follows Rev. G. G. Scrivener, Norwich: Rev E. M. Anthony, Jewett City; Rev. F. Baker, Fall River: Jason L. Randall, Groton: 'Henry_Randall, Brooklyn, N. Y.: Van R. Wheeler and Willlam Grout, Provideice; Robert Stanley, South' Manchester: M. C. Walter and Costello Lippitt, Norwich; and F. H. Bushnell, Norwich Town. Worked Picture Game. Samuel Maysles was before the city court Friday morning for working the old picture game on a number of local people. The accused had not returned a picture to on of the customers, and this caused a complaint. Tt was learn- ed that atter the warrant haé bean issued the man returned the picture, consequently he was let off with the payment of the costs of the court. Brief Mention. Daniel Shea of Boston, head en- gineer of the New Haven system, was in Willimantic Friday. Z. J. Bergeron of. this dity Ras pur- chased from J. A. Martin the property of the latter, ted at 85 street. In the police court Frigay morning Judge Frank H. Foss.announced that he had appointed Attorney Patrick J. Danahey aesistant prosecuting attor- ney for the city of Willimantic. . The main highway between this city and Hartford by way of Andover has been closed by the authorities, as the highway department has a force of men at work on the road at Bolton Notch. At this place the road is ail torn up and impassable. The road through Coventry is the only way ont of the difficulty, unless autolsts go over the hill through Bolion Center: PLAINFIELD Opera of Pinafore Given Most Suc- cesefully Before Two Large Audi- snces—Rev. William A. Keefe Advo- cates Work for Red. Cross — Alb Ready for Sunday’s Flag Rai An ex-President May Attend. Turner Crowds from Norwich, Jewett City, Danielson and Moosup attended H. M. S. Pinafore, given by the combined chorus of the three vilage churches, assisted by the Plainfield military band, in Lily theatre, Thursday and Friday evenings. The opera was given in a very pleasing manner, and the audience “applauded generously. Following was_the cast: Sir Joseph Porter, XK. C. B, Albert Hilton Captaln Corcoran, James_Rdyle TRalph Rackstraw,” Christopher Krauss Dick Deadeye, Rev. Arthur Barwick Bill Bobstay, Cecil_Bradford Jdosephine, Miss Dorothy Tillinghast Hebe, Miss Teresa Sullivan Little Buttercup, Miss Edith Peterson The chorus included Misses Eve- lyn Hudson, Annie Alexander. Jane Walker, Agnes Peltier, Amy Walker, Lily Marshall, Agnes Nolan, Mfs. Ger- trude Tracy, Florence Butterworth, Lena Mitchell, Selina Mitchel, Mrs. Herbert Smith, Mrs. John Newton, BULLETIN’S PATTERN SERVICE A NEW AND PLEASING APRON MODEL. This model is comfortable. with_its semi-fitting lines and trim shapes. The skirt is cut in pointed outline at its upper edge, where It joins a gathered waist froni. At the back, walst and skirt are cut in one. The pattern is nice for lawn, per- cale. aimity. brilliantine, alpaca and arill. Tt is cut In four 'sizes: 34, 38, 42 and 46 inches, bust measure. Size 38 requires 5 1-4 yards of 36-inch ma- terial. A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps. Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept.. Norwich. Conn. MEDICINE “Fruit-a-tives” Is Made From The Juices Of Apples, Oranges, Figs And Prunes; With Tonics. WONDERFUL RECORD OF A WONDERFUL REMEDY Fruit-a-tives”” TUnited States. This will be welcome news to thousands of people who have beensendingtoCanadafor their supply of these famous tablets, which are made from the juices of apples, oranges, figs and prunes. So great_has been the demand for * Fruit-a-tives ” from all parts of the United States, that the proprietors deemed it wise to establish a branch right in this country. Offices and fruit tablet works are in active operation at Ogdensburg, New York from which point druggists and general stores are being supplied. “FRUIT-A-TIVES’ is the only medicine in the world made from fruit juicss. An English physicien in tawa discover rocess whereby fruit juices may ' nbined in such a way that the nai®:al medicinal pro- jes of fruits are many ti et times “Fruit-a-tives” has many times oved its value in cases of Stomack, iver and Kidney Trouble—in Rheu- matism, Headaches, and Newralgia— in Dyspepsia and Constipation — in Nervousness, general weakness and Skin Discases. Fruit-a-tives” is sold by dealers st soc. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 25¢. or sent postpaid on’ receipt of rice by Fruit-a-tives Limited, gdensbiirg, New Vork, Mrs. W. H. Hutchins, Annie Stubbs, Florence AMerrian, Ruth Maddock, Ruth Moore, M Rhoda Kingsley, Mrs. Helen Leclaire, Bianche Lefleu also John Bradford, John Grabb, Al bert Moreland, Philip Peterson, Albert Refiixerators Are Here OUR LEADERS The Modern and The Ariing Frost King The three best on the market and three lines hard to beat. During Eastern Connecticut Week we will make special prices on thes ators, enabling you to save from 10 to 25 per cent. as well as on many other our store during Eastern Connecticut Week. SCHWARTZ BROS fom I THE BIG STORE WITH THE LITTLE PRICES Telephone 965 Whitely, George Krauss, W, H. Hut chinson, Joshua Peterson. Frederick Lever, George Kay: Benjamin Bert- whistie was promptér and Mrs. Henry Leach, pianist. Between the acts Rev. Willlam A. Keefe thanked all who participated | and helped to make the affair such © success. He gave a short patriotic lecture about preparedness and was heartily applauded. He spoke about the forming of Red Cross societies and urged every woman and girl to help the country in some way, stating that the Red Cross society was a good society to join. Women distributed Red Cross pam- phiets, which explaincd the manner of forming a club and the expense of a member. Tonight, orchestra,” Bijou, Hartford Hawaian string Jewett City.—adv. FLAG RAISING CEREMONIES All in Readiness for Big Patriotic Demonstration Sunday. The exercises at Plainfield tomorrow (Sunday) will begin with the regular May services at 1.45 in St. John's church. There will be a_procession of the Children of Mary, Immaculate Conception and St. Anne’s societles, hich societies will g0 to holy com- munion in a body Sunday morning at § o'clock mass. Following the dsvo- tions the flag will be blessed by Rev. William A. Keefe, with Miss Isabells Flynn and Theodore Dayon as spon- sors. After the devotions at St. John's church the following regulations at the flag raising ceremony will be fol- lowed: Automobiles will park at the Plain- needed for the village, back to work for the railroad com- pany. Theatre Benefit for Guardsmen Robert D. so he went His sterling integrity and upright- ness of character won the respect and confidence of all who knew him. His word was as was_ever ready hand to anyone needing it. kind and faithful tionate and indulgent father and very neighborly. z00d as a bond and he to extend a helping He was a husband, an affec- The news of his sudden death brought sorrow into many homes, for he had the respect of all him and he will long be remembered as one the Golden Rule. who knew as ever ready to follow who MYSTYC Fund—Town Patrolmen Appointed— Lodge Anniversary—Personals. Carl Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley, has left for Gov- or Island, where he will train in the . S. aviation corps. Benefit for Guardsmen. Both companies of Homse guard, Company A and Company D, turned out in large numbers and attended the patriotic picture at the Mystic theatre Thursday evening given for the benefit of the companies to purchase shoes to be worn by tlhem. will also give the use of the theatre for a sacrea concert. Manager Duhaime Patrolmen Appointed. At 2 meeting of the Groton selectmen field Grammar school; children will | peld in the town hall, Charles Palmer, assemble at 2 o'clock im the rear of | percy Stone and Conrad Kretzer being the post office; men will assemble op- [ present, the following patrolmen were posite the post office, and the wom-|appointed: For Groton borough, Frank :gurcflhflcmb’e opposite St. John’s | wilbur: for Mystic, William Packer; L 3 e plan goes The ranks will be formed at 2.30 and | {0 Neank. JIra Baker. “he plan 503 the flag unfurled at 2.45. During the unfurling of the flag the Plainfield Military band will play the Star Span- gled Banner and all will stand at at- men get their suits. They are to patrol the streets from 7 p. m. until daylight. Celebrated Third Anniversary. tention. ! N T " " P My h idge, No. 56, 1. O. Under the direction of Captain Tie- | o, ¥ Rebekah todge, No. 6 % 3ing the line will march to Lawton|,f the founding of the lodge Frida: Heights and back, past St. John's rec- | 0Contee ‘T2 0dd Fellows' hall. They tory to St. Paul's church, then uD|p.q as guests Home lodge, No. 50, of FPlainfield street to Grange hall, where | 516, 5% &A™ 000 e O™ Of it will countermarch and will dis-|vyesterly. District Deputy Mrs. Lena perse at St. John's rectory. H. Wilbur_of New London was also After the parade patriotic exercises will be held in Lily theatre. _The mayor of Hartford, Hon. Frank Hag- erty, and Rev. U. O. Bellerose of Taft- ville will be the orators of the day. The meeting will be probably hon- ored by a visit and an address by an ex-president of the United States. An attractive feature of the parade will be the ladies’ division. Red Cross socleties all over the eastern section of Connecticut have consent- ed to march. All other ladies are in- vited to participate. On account of the cold weather it has been suggested by the committee that the women near their usual heavy clothing and instead of wear- ing the regular uniform, just wear an armlet on the sleeve and carry a flag. = Rev. William A. Keefe, as general chalrman of the committee, has re- ceived acceptances to participate from all sections of the state. He has given invitations to all societies, towns and individuals to take an active part in the affair. With the central location of the village, and by good trolley service, many_persons_should come to Plain- fleld Sunday. May 20, and help make the affair the greatest success in the history of the town. With such prom. inent men asHon. Frank Haggerty of Hartford, mayors of different cities and by the presence of an ex-president the people of eastern Connecticut should turn out and honor Old Glory. Boom the Mohegan Trail, the pro- moters say. Come to Plainfield, and help to make the affair worthy of its kind! The Late John Dodge. . (Contributed.) A tribute of respect and apprecia- tion of a worthy citize 1 _think the sudden *death of John Dodge of Piainfleld is deserving of more than a passing notice. He was born in Slaterville, R. I, but came to live in Plainfield when 8 years old and that has been his home ever since. As a child he attended the White Hall school near his home, later the Plain- field academy, and afterwards Yale Business college. He learned the ma- chinist trade in Putnam but detided to follow raiiroading. At the time of his marriage with Miss Lotta Lester he was a conductor. His health not being very good, he bought a farm on Plainfleld street. When the Lawton company built their | large mill there the Dodge farm was o'clock to over 150. Supper was served at 6.30 At the meeting a fine program was carried out and the present. I never tasted a Flakier Pie Crust | Here is my first ex- perience with Cotto- lene pie crust: One night, early this month, our Lancaster County cook, Alice, an- nounced: “You all are oing tohavearealblack- rry pie tonight. [ used a jar of berries from Mr. David’s box, and Cot- * tolene.” I was glad she had used Cottolene. I want- ed to see how it worked. But I was sorry later that Alice liked 3;-: pie. Yes! Cottolene is also for frying and for all cake-making {n1a son, _C prosperity of the lodge has been won- derful during the three years. M Bertha Thompson, the first past gr of the lodge, gave an interesting dress. Miss Thompson was recen elected Inslde guardian of the Hebekah assembly. Mrs. George Griswold, the mecond past grand, also gave some good advice to the jodge. Spacial Sermons. At the Methodist church morning the pastor, Rev. Arthur H Withee, will have for: his subject The Affection of Our Lord. In the evening he will preach the first in a se sermons on The Marks of a Christlan The first one will be Newness of L. Brief Personal [tems. nd Sunday Mzoand MEA William T, irand and Miss Edith Brand of Brookly: N. Y have arrived at Willew Point for the summer, Mrs. James Crandall of Ashaway is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Eim cent. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Greene Ashaway are the guests of thei Bergen 1. Green, and Mrs, Gre Broadway. Ralph Bailey of Groton Frank Bailey, and fam Gremley has moved h. m fly from Church street to the Rathbu place on New London road William Noble has returned to Wor- cester after a visit to his sister, Mra J. Fugene Wilcox. Mrs. Tueinda Waterhouse turned from a six weeks' vl Mrs. Emil Weyer of Wi visiting relatives in the village Mrs. Blizabeth Mallory has ret from a visit in New York Albert Gley, who has been o 111 with pneumonia, was somew? ter Friday. “~Char! Mrs. Francis Aiken and Miss Phebe Wilcox have returned from a ‘visit in Hartford. Mrs. Emeline Allyn has returned from a six weeks' stay in Holy Mase. Mr. and Mrs. John W. McDonalé have returned from a visit in Killir ly. LET NOTHING SPOIL. Bacteria and germs multiply rapidls in slightly warm food and aquickly make it dangerous or unfit to eat Keep perishable foods in the coolest | cleanest place you can provide. pre- ferably in a mood rafrigerator of ice house, but, at any rate, In covered (Report No. 9) By the manager We four bachelors left nothing for her but the big blue pie plate. Lynn,whe comes from Lexington, Ky., said it reminded him of the blackberry pies his old mammy used to make. And Dave, who is in the telephone business, got rid of his before we had achance to say “Hello”. I never ate a Thanks- giving pie at home that beat that one. 1 noticed the lower crust especially. It was ; ' “The Natural Shortening 2 SR light and flaky. 1 ate every bit of it, which is athing I seldom do with lower crusts. After it was all over, we cast an unanimous vote for Cottolene. We have used wholesome Cottolene ever since. Only last night Alice made a Cotto apple pic that was a wonder FREE! Cook Book containing 239 recipes by famous cooks ses free. Write to Th B bank Company, 111 W 3 ington Street, Chicago, 1 ottolene At grocers in tirs of convenient size S