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on Vatley «Street and Took $5. ' Some time between 9.30 and 11 o'- clock Saturday. night the store of Ja- cob Heller on Valley street was en- tered and five dollars was taken from the cash drawer. The matter was re- ported to the police who have notified two young bovs to appear in court this morning. The proprietor of the store, upon going to his place of business on Sunday morning discovered his loss and, remembering seeing some Doy playing near the store Saturday night, iold the police of the circumstances. questioning the boys it was learned that they had gained entrance o the store through the ceilar. The money was returnea to the owner by the boys. WEDDING. Shattuck—Colgrove. Miss Carrie Colgrove and F. A. Bhatruck were united in marriage at & o'clock Saturday night by Rev. Ver- pon W. Cooke, pastor of the Congre- #ational church of this city. The céremony was performed at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Lelia Col @ove. at 227 Church strest. A N, ‘olgrove of Waterbury, a_brother of the bride, gave the bride in marriage #nd Mrs. A. N. Colgrove was matron of homor. C. C. Case was best man. 4. Boss and T. T. LePard of Hart- Were the ushers and Eliabeth Case and Marv Case Colgrove acted as ribbon bearers. After the ceremony a reception was held after which Mr. and Mrs. Shat- tuck left for a month's wedding trip. On their return they will reside at 227 Church atreet. The bride has been a teacher in the Natchaug schooi_while the groom is principat of the Wind- Bam street school Patrolmen on New Beats. The beats of the patrolmen wers changed Sunday for the first time in three months. Officer Hurley has Officer Grant, taken the Sodum beat, Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA The AEOLIAN VOCALION Our statistics show that nine out of ten like the Vocalion far better than any other h they have ever Hear it yourself. You, by the rich elegance of the cabinets and the fine new privilege of play- ing each record as you wish by means of the Graduola ex- | pression device. I - | FOR SALE BY THE d. C. LINCOLN CO. WILLIMANTIC JAY M. SHEPARD Suceeeding Elmore & Shepard FuneralDirectorandEmbalmer 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. Willimantic Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Phone 44 | nephews. Jackson street; Officer Enander, day duty; Officer Palhus, upper Main street; Officer Gartier, Main street. As there had been no real head of the department from the resignation of E. H. Richmond as chief until the ap- pointment of Chief Killourdy the beats were not changed everv month as has been the case in the future. Arrangements for Campmeeting Week The executive committee of the Wil- limantic «Camp Ground Association has made plans for a camp meeting to be heid August 20 to 26. Instead of making the week a big week for the camp ground the committee has de- cided that the week will be given over to devotional exercises wholly. Rev. R. S. Moore of this city will give Bi- ble readings each day of the week and various ministers will preach at the afternoon and evening services. They Wil be as follows: Rev. Messrs. C. C. Tibbitts, C. H. Smith, A. H. Withee, Samuel Thatcher. G.' D. Stanley, E. A. Legz. W. C. Darby, O. J. Aldrich and J. H. Newland. The meeting of the association will be held Aug. 22. Jitneurs Warned Not to Speed. Chief of Police Daniel J. Killourey has notified the jitney drivers of the city that he will not any longer stand for the speeding of their machines through the city streets. The men were spoken to Sunday and all have agreed to keep the speed of their cars within the law. Out of Jail, Again Arrested. Thomas- Mitchel, who was released from the Brooklyn jail Saturday, will be before the court this morning on the charge of intoxication. He was arrested Saturday night under the in- fluence of liquor. John Boylin and Joseph Thibeau will also appear be- fore the court. South Coventry Flag Raising. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barber of South Coventry will have a flag raismg on July Fourth and will entertain the fol- lowing relatives: Mr. and Mrs. George W. Bill of Brooklyn. N. Y. Messrs James and C. H. Cocks and Miss Em- ily Cocks of Webster, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Austin ‘and Miss Ruth Austin of Rockville, Dr. and Mrs. W Ti. Dow of Bristol. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Leonard and daughter of Tolland and AMr. and Mrs. Hurbert Annear of New Eritain. - FUNERALS Christine R. The funeral of Ch Loomis. stine R. Loomis vas held ‘rom the undertaking par- lors of Jay M. Shepard on North <treet at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Robert S. Moore officiated at the services. Burial was In Willimantic emetery. Mrs. Achsah G. Clark. At 2 o'clock Saturday afternocon the funeral of Mrs. Achsah Gory Clark was held from the home of her sister, \rs. Phoebe Hanks, in Mansfield Cen t Rev. B. P. Ayer of that place officiated at the services. Rev. A. D. rpenter of this city read the com- inittal service at the grave In the Wil- limantic cemetery. Friends of the de- | ceased acted as bearers. The arrange- | ments were in charge of Undertaker | Hiram X. Fenn. OBITUARY John J. Ph The death of John J. Phiilips, 60, oc- rred at, his home in Lebanon late “riday night. Mr. Phillips is survived )y two brothers, George of Voluntown and William of this city, five sisters, Ella_Maynard of Mystic, Mrs. Anna Smith, a patient at the Norwich State Hospital, Mrs. Amanda Willis of Perryville. R. I, Mrs. Fannie Smith »{ Vallev Falls, R I, Mrs. Eva Brown ¢ Pawtucet, and several nieces and | | Omer Racicot. The death of Omer Racicot of this city occurred at the Norwich State Hospital Saturday morning. He was born in this city in 1594, the son of Isazc and Mary Bonin Racicot. Be- sides his parents he is survived by three brothers, Charles and Joseph of this city and Henri of Pennsylcania. Enlist in Navy. During the past week Daniel Sul- livan and Roval A. Hawkes applied to the officials of the local post office for enlistment in the navy. Both men were sent to the reeruiting office in New London where they passed the examinations for enlistment, On New Route. Selomon Rappoport, who has the contract for carrying the mail to and from the railroad station to the post office, will take up delivering the mai] between this city and Mansfield Cen- ter this morning. He will take the place of F. B. Eaton who took over the contract entered by Joseph Bul- ac Robertson—Winship. The engazement of Miss Hazel Rob. ertson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Robertson of Hartford, and Rev. Harold Winship has been announced. The news was given out at a party held at the summer home o’ Mr. and Mrs. Robertson in Coventry, Saturday afternoon. Six Enlist, Only One Accepted. As a result of the patriotic rallies styles attractively trimmed ornaments. Hats that were $1 Hats that were $1 Murray's Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN. CHILDREN'S HATS MARKED DOWN Mothers who are interested in headwear for their little daughters will do well to step in and see the reduction on our entire lot of Children’s Hats. Evedy one of them becoming and made in juvenile The following price reduction will give you a good Hats that were 79c are now 49c Hats that were $2.50 are now $1.29 Hats that were $3.98 are now $1.98 SPECIAL SALE AND DEMONSTRATION OF GENUINE HAIR GOODS NOW GOING ON with pretty ribbons and .50 are now 75c .89 are now 98c THE H. C. MURRAY CO0. held in this city six recruits walked into the armory In this city since Sat urday. Of the number there was found only one to flil the physical re- quirements set down by the govern- ment. GETTING FIREMEN SLOWLY Question of Money Said to Keep Some Men From Joining Paid Department Willimantic has had the services of a paid fire department since mid- night Saturday night for the first time in the history of the city. The men, Captain James Tighe, Lieutenant Ed- ward Grady, Hosemen Roger English, Harry Kelloy and Amos Barber, slept in the firehouse on Bank streef Sat- urday night. The new truck was backed into the building by Hoseman Kelley while the others stood around looking at the floor which sagged ure der_the heavy load. Michael Sullivan, appointed captain of the Montes, has not accepted vet but John Williams has as captain of the hook and ladder company. Up to Sunday the officials had procured no men to act as call men of the depart- ment. It is understood that the ques- tion of money is standing in the way of several joining the department. Few of the men approached have stated that the $25 designated by the common council will Qot be enough to get many men into the department. It is rumored that the .number of men will be cut down to 35 and the pay raised $100 a year. Tor the latter amount some of those approached would gladly join the department and give their time to the protection of the city. STOLEN CAR FOUND Automobile Belonging to A. E. Peter- son Standing by Roadside Near Bricktop. The automobile belonging to A. E. Peterson of South Coventry, formerly of this city, which was stolen from in front of the armory Friday night, has been located by the police. The car was left standing in front of the ar- mory by Mr. Peterson's family while they attended the high school recep- tion. When the affair was over a search was made for the car but with- out success, consequently the police were notified. Saturday afterncon the police received a telephone call from people living in the vicinity of Brick- top that a car was standing on the side of the road there and had been for some time. Upon investizating the car was found to be the one t had been taken. It was run this city under its own power and turned.over to its owner. It was not damazed in any way. Brief Mention. Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy, T. J. Kelley and Arthur T. Kelley are, tour- ing the White Mount Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Harroun of Nor street are enterfaining Mr. and Mrs John Riley and son of Corfu, N. Y. The petition of the local liquor deal- ers' association was presented to the senate by Senator McLean Saturday. Cecil Prentiss of this city is in the Hartford hospital. wh he has un- dergone an operation for appendicitis. Many people wera disturbed by the sound of shots about 2 o'clock Sun- day morning. Inquiries were made but nothing could be learned of the cir- cumstances. The Boy Scouts of this city decided to hold their cam Lake during ihe present m ing July 15. The camp, w situated as it was last year, held for two weeks, JEWETT CITY Guarantors of Chautauqua Meet and Elect Officers and Committee Chair- man—Phikip Dudek and Son Struck by Automobile From Rhode Island. A meeting of the Chautauqua guar- antors was held in the town hall Fri- day evening with the orzanizer, Miss Hamilton, in charge. The officers and chairmen’ of committee eiccted were, president Dr. G. H. Jenning: vice president, F. Robinson; secretar and treasurer, H. C. Webster; chair man of ticket selling committee, H. T. Wilcox: advertising commitiee, Alex McNicol; junior Chautaqua commit- tee, Mrs. E. M. Swift; hospitality committee, A. M. Brown: ground: committee, F. H. Gilbert, parade com- mittee, L. M. Carpenter. Struck by Automobile. Philip Dudek and his son John, were injured by an automol from Rhode isiand at ten-thirty Sunday morning. The automobile was irav eling about-eight miles an hour when near Fanning park ,the man and boy stepped off the walk. The child went under the car and the man was struck. The child was bruised on the fore- head and knee and cut on the hand. The man’s ankle was wrenched. The heel of one shoe coming off. He cut his hand by putting it through one of the, lights. The injured pair were taken to a doctor's office to receive treatment. Although the driver did not consider himeslf at all to blame, he offered to pay the doctor’s bill and give Mr. Dudek five dollars. Called to Bridgeport. E. G. Lague has been called to Bridgeport today in connection with his duties on the state barber com- mission. Social and Personal Ernest Brangs and Miss Jessie Brangs of Wellesley Hills, were guests at Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Whitney's Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Spicer and daughter of Hudson, Mass., are visit- ing in town. Miss Margaret Young is at Camp Aloha, Falirlee, Vermont, to spend sev- eral weeks. J. Gorman of Jewett City and Prof. White of Norwich were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tift in Glas- 2o, Miss Jackson of New Haven is the guest of Miss Marion Robinson. Miss Bessie Leonard of Northampton is visiting her brother, F. S. Leonard Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tracy enter- tained for the week-end Mr. and M J. R. Johnston of Hartford and Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Chandler and daugh- ter Helen of East Hartford. BRITISH SEA-GOING TUG FLORIDA CAPSIZED. Captain and Five Sailors Were browned—Four of Crew Saved. Pernambuco, Brazil, July 1.—The British_sea-going tug Fiorida capsized June 28 at a point off Pernambuco, while bound from Rio de Janeiro for London. The captain and five sailors, including E. J. Heckroth of New York and W. H. Suptren, an Indian from Kentucky, were drowned. Four other members of the crew were saved. Mrs. H. C. Cornwall to Instruct Red Créss Workers—Snyder-Waeiner Mar- riage—Village Proud of Nine Young Patriots Who Enlist. i _Mrs. H. C. Cornwall of Short Hills, N.J, has opened her Mystic residence on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer for Red Cross work in surgical dressings. Mrs. Cornwall graduatea from a ccyrse in surgical dressingss and is qualified to give in- struction. Mr. 2nd Mrs. Matthias Stieger have purchased the house belofging to the estate of the late Mrs. Daniel Pack- ér, in High street, and will occupy it in’a few days. Christopher Morgan Bas returned from severa] weeks' western trip. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Cornwall _and family of Short Hills, N. J. arrived Saturday for the summer. Arrived at Camp. Miss Mary L. Jobe's poor little rich girls arrived Saturday In a .special Pullman to spend their summer at Camp Mystic. The trolley company is to refnforce the bridge beneath fts tracks at Quiambaug Cove by the installaation of_piles topped with cement. The state militiamen who have been acting as guards at the raflroad bridge returned Saturdsy to Bridge- port. School Meeting. At the annual meeting of the West Mystic school district Friday even- ing, Theodore Anderson presiding, Amos R. Chapman was clected com- mitteeman, treasurer and collector; Judge Albert Stanton and William Davey, auditors; and Herbert Wolfe, clerk. Russell Sparks of the Heavy Artil- lery. regular army, stationed at Bridgeport, has been making a short visit home. The town of Stonington has been putting oil on several of the streets on the east side. Snyder-Weimer. Miss Matilda Weimer, daughter of John Weimer, and Zenas Snvder, both of this place. were unfted in ma riage Thursday evening br Rev. A. H. Parrington at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J, Moll. George Weimer, broth- ber of the bride was best man and the bridesmaid was Miss Madeline Weim- er, the bride's A reception followed the ceremony. _ After a wed- ng_ trip to Buffal and Mrs Snyder will make their home in Greenmanville avenue. Children’s Day. Childre~'s Day exerctses were held Sunday evening at the Methodist church in charge of a rommirtee, con- sisting of Miss M. Ellen Brook, Miss Ruth Abei and Miss Haze! Bandy. Nine Young Patriots. Mystic has contributed nine to the resular army during enlistment week as follows: E. B. Maine, C. rehte Park. James Nay. John R. Wheeler. James P. Richards. C. N. Melnnis, H. R. Main, C. Iarold Gilbert ana Stan- ton Kinz. At the meeting of Modern Woodmen of America, held on Friday evening three candidates were initiated. The local Red Cross quarters have been changzed from G. A. R. hall to the Fpiscopal Parish house and the rooms will be open every day except tirday and Sunday from 3 to 5 D, Pequot camn. Home Guards Parade. The Hor-e Guards’ parade Friday ev- ening, in which all four companies here ‘participated, was witnessed by a big crowd that gathered along the line of march. The Mystic band and Major Chzries P. Willlams parade. The spéaking fo: for the regular army was interfered with by the rain. NOANK Supposed—!mprovements on Morse P-operty—Episcopal Rector Pension- ed. Eddie Dowsett, the water box in Palmer shipyard who fell from the bow of one of the schooners building there, . distance of °5 feet, is not vet able to leave his bed and will not he about for a’long time. Besida injnries to other parts of his body his head and face were cut badiv were forced throush h nose was also broken Dining Ha!l For Workers. The house heing erected on the Pal- mer lot is to be used, it is said, a dining room for the nesro workmer who will have other shacks erected for fheir use on the same lot There was a foundation on the lot but it has all heen pushed fn and the house sets on the ground Negotiations are under way by w other tracts of land are expected become the Morse property, and m buildings will he erected. Going to Vermont. Miss S. J. Allen is preparing to zo to Townsend, Yt., to make her home Her health is greatly improved. A cousi Las arrived here to assist in the work of dismantling her home. Rector on Pension List. Rev. C. S. M. Stewart who has been placed ou the penision list of Episco- pal ministers will preach here for a few weeks until a regular rector is ap- pointed. Mrs. Nat Vincent of ing here. Mrs. Harry Dutcher has returned to Sag Harbor. Howara Hunter of Bridgeport was here for the week end. and his teeth tongue. 1Tis hich New York Is vi GERMAN PRESS DEFENDS AIR ATTACKS ON LONDON. Warns England to Geep Civilians Away from Store Places of War Equip- ment. —A semi-official here today from Amsterdam, July telegram received Berlin says: “The German press, referring to the British indignation at the alr attacks on the fortress of London, says that if England wishes to spare her c ians she can remove them from the neighborhood of store places of war equipment. Folkestone, Dover, Sheer- ness and London are such store places. “The German people, under the pressure of English starvation and the war, has become a hard race with an iron fist. England has felt that and will experlence it again tomorrow. xland may-Mle and deceive or rage and threaten. The hammer is in our hands and it will fall mercFessly and shatter the places where England is forging weapons against us.” HOLLAND-AMERICAN LINER SAILS FROM ROTTERDAM. The Nieuw Amsterdam Had Been Tied Up There for e Months. Rotterdam. July 1—After five months of idleness, the Hol'and-Amer- ican liner Nieuw = Amsterdam _sailed from this port on Saturday without cargo or mail. There were only one or which contained the names of 240 in the first cabin, mostly en route from the East Indies, and 330 in the second There were, 30 perions in the cabin. steerage. : Water Bov's Fall More Serious Than | the | two Americans on the passenger list, | DANIELSON AND DANIELSON Funeral of Nancy J. Tewgood—Over 80 Arrests in Two Months—Thir- teenth Company's Home Drill To- night May be Last One Till War Is Over—John F. Lusk to Teach and Supervise .Graded School—Funeral of Palmer Hill. Funeral services for Nancy J. Tew- at the church £00d_were held Sunda: in_ North Foster, Rev. Searls Young officiating. Burial was in the Tew- good family cemetery. A. F. Wood Was the funeral director. Over 80 Arrests. ' More than 50 arrests during May and June make a record that is caus- ing many citizens to seriously co; sider just what is the matter with Killingly and_whether it may not be necessary to look into the real cause of o much court business. Scores of local automobile owners were complying with the law Sunday evening in driving their cars with the proper kinds of shaded headlights, but there were some who evidently are in no great hurry about complying with the law. Many at Park Dance. A largze number visited Wildwood rark Saturday evening for the usual week-end dance. Miss Etta Ross of Boston is the guest of Mrs. W. W. Woodward of Broad street. Practice at Range. members of the Thirteenth were at the.rifle range for Sund s Marie (. Herlain of Pawtucket visited friends here over Sunday. Milis and banks will be ciosed here Some company practice Wednesday, the Fourth. The plants will close Tuesday evening. Prayers for Victery. At St. James' church Sunday it was announced that, in accordance with a circular letter from Rt. Rev. J. J. Ni- lan, bishop of Hartford, prayers are to be offered at every mass for the triumph of the United States in the war in which it is engaged. May be Last Home Drill. h te The teenth company wHi meet he state armory for a regular arill evening, one of the last the com- will hold here until after the if the government's plans to call e Coast Artillery corps July adhered to, Property Owners Dilatory. Along some streets in the borough here sewers recently have been laid there seems no hurry on the part of owners to make use of the B e. doing away with outbuild- i > a nuisance and an cye- kiy populated sections: f century hehind the times. New Schoolhouse Necessary. Attention is again being cailed to the fact t the fd growth of Goodvear will necessitate the erec- tion of another schoolhouse in that village by the town of Killingly. This is one of the important questions that i agine the attention of members ? the town school committee. Ready for Bass Fishing. The bass black fishinz season at Al- nder’s lake opens tomorrow (Tues- day) morninz. Several parties from n have made plans to be at lake for a first try for the big fel- . feeling assurance that the fish- mav be as exei as s on the openinz dav of I year, when indreds of bass were taken out, making the biggest hauls of the whole it { JOHN F. LUSK SECURED | Will Teach Eighth Grade and Super- | vise Danieison Graded School—Miss McKenzie for South Killingly. Tohn Lusk, Arlinaton, Mass., has been engaged by the town sehool committee to teach during the next | sehool vear in the eighth grade of the | in eraded school. Mr. Lusk will also act as supervisor of the work in the bu n Superyvicor of Turner. Mr. Lu i and teacl expe: s of a family of suc- | cessfu na is hizhly recom- mended to the local o He is | marriea ana will com make | s home. It is also announced that the com- |mittee has_engaged Violet Mc- enzie of Townsend, Mass. to teach at the South Killingly school, succeed- ling_Stephen Douglas, resigned. Miss | McKenzie is to receive $436. Mr. Lusk's salary is to be $850. FUNERAL Palmer Hall. | Funerai services for Palmer Hall, {10, were conducted Saturday at Day- | ville by William Swainson, Bur- lial was he Puinam Heights ceme- e Kennedy was In charge | of the ral arrangement: Would-be Celebrators Might Enlist. An appeal is beinz made for an ob- servance of the Fourth by patriotism and common sense this year. As against the wasteful use of noise-mak- inz devices on the holiday, to no pur- pose of any value, it was urged in a | public way Sunday that such energy as may require outlet be turned in Some direction that will prove of value to_the nation. Let those who would shoot revel- vers or guns, it is suzgested, enlist to defend the liberty for which the fore- fathers fought. If there is any sig- nificance in the use of firearms on this Any of celebration it can best be given Gearil effect when employed in the m- terest of the nation. not in the mere making of meaningless noise. This is 4 time of real war. The best expres- Sion of patriotism will be in that form providing some tangible benefit to the |United States. now enzaged in a war that erest of al free men. TWO MEN DROWNED WHEN ROWBOAT CAPSIZED. Three Youn~ Women Rescue Third 1 Man at New Fairfield. New TFairfield, Conn, July 1—The capsizing of a rowboat on Squantz lake this afternoon resulted in the drowning of two men and & nariww escape for a companied who was res- cued by threc young women cotiagers, Miss Freda Abramson, Miss Marion Cohn and Alice Moneral, all of New York city, in the nick of time. John Dahlbers and Joseph Rywoit, farmers, about middle age, both known to have been good swimmers, sank immediately. Joseph Warwick, the third man, was picked up by the young women in an eshausted condition who put out from shore in a rowboat. Cottagers who witnessed the doubie drowning from the shore say that the three were rocking the boat in a reck- less mann They had been rowing about the lake for an hour prior to the accident. The Portugnese chamber of depu- ties and the senate have passed reso- lutions expressinz their satisfaction PUTNAM NEWS PUTNAM Fine Appointment for Son of Judge and Mrs. E. M. Warner—Quiet Moli- day Predicted—Farewell _Reception for Agent and Mrs. John F. Rearden —Double Header Witk Wiilimartic Wednesday—Liberty Golf Tourna- ment—Town Has Fully Thirty Boys Enlisted. Mrs. Ewart Brunn and son, Ewart, Jr., and Miss Bessie Champlin were in Worcester Saturday. Takes Examiration Today. Kenneth . Sharpe of School street left Putnam Saturday morning for Stamford, where he visited his brother William. returning home Sunday night. This (Monday) morning Mr. Sharpe, who has applied for eniistment in the medical corps of the army, goes to New London to take his physical ex- amination. To Supervise Playgrounds. ‘Merrill P. Paine, Northampton, Mass., came to Putnam Friday night and will pass a few days with his mother. * Mr. Paine will then return to Northampton, where he is to su- pervise community playerounds and gardens during the summer months. Sunday School Picnic. The Sunday school of Putnam Bap- tist church is to hoid its picnic July 4 at Roseland park. The Sunday school of the Methodist church is to go on its picnic July 14, but as vet the place of holding the picnic has not been de- cided. Will Be Married in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Desrosiers left Putnam Sunday in their automobile for Victoriaville, Canada With them were Miss Yvonne Pepin and Hen Joly, who are to be married upon their arrival in Canada. All four will be gone about a month. Appointment for John A. C. Warner. John A. C. Warner son of Judge and Mrs. Edgar M. Warner, South Main street, jeft Putnam Saturday morning for Washington, where he has re- ceived an appointment in the bureau of standards. Mr. Warner was grad- uated from Worcester Tech June and then the school was asked to a_man for the position in s Mr. Warner's name was suggested. The bureau of standards has to do with the manufacture of munitions, improving methods, increas- ing output and developing new meth- ods. Mr. Warner reports for his new work tomorrow (Tuesday) H Fourth to Be a Day of Gravity. Asfde from a zolf tournament at the Country club and a ball game in the forenoon on the old fair arounds. there will be no special ohservance of the holiday in Putnam Wednesday. All business in the city will be suspended for the day. The most quiet Fourth of July in the history of the city is being predicted, and it is not thought that many noise-producers wili be in use. No permits for the sale of fireworks have been issued this vear, and while| this does not mean t it is pro- hibited to go out of town and bring fireworks into Putnam for use, it is not believed that many citizens have gone to the bother or the expense of doing this. Nothing in the line of a| civie celebration has been planned for. As far as known there are to be no band concerts or public displavs of | fireworks at night Random Notes. Donald Johnson, son of Prosecuting Attorney and Mrs. Evic H. Joh left Putnam rday for the mountains, where he has employmen for the summer at Dixville Notch Officer Eugene Laparle of Putnam police did traffic duty at Tughee cor ner Saturday afternoon and eveningz Because of the beautiful Saturday, a ‘arge number of were atiracted to the links at Country club At the sacramenta] service at Con- gregational church Sunc \fternoon Hazel Geeson and James Gifford united with the church New Lighting System. Employes of P Power company are en stalling a new lighting system business eection. The mone: work was appropriated at nual city meeting. nam i FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR | AGENT AND MRS. REARDON. | Members of Grosvenordale Girls' Club Manifest Appreciation of Club's Organizer. Friday evening ir Union hall, Grosvenorda'e, under the direction of srosvenordale Girls' ¢l a farewell | of Agent and 3.0 Reardon. Mr. | Reardon recently reslgned as agent of Grosvenordale company and is oon to Jeave for Fall River, where ha is to be | ‘ment of the Borden mills, one of the | largest textile plants in the United Stajes. During the eveninz. in behaif of the Gi which he was in- Strumental in orzanizing, Miss ¥ vonne Bion: ‘president. presented Mr. Rear- don 'a "beautiful cut lass sef. Mr Reardon was presented a bouquet of roses. Dancing was enjoyed and re- freshments were served Double Header With Willimantic. Manager Thomas McDermott of t Putnam baseball team announced Sat- urday afternoon that his team will play a double header with Willimantic on Fourth of “July. In the morning the game will be played on the old fair grounds at Putnam and in_the afternoon the teams will meet at Wil- limantic. Manager Quillan of the Thread City nine promises a_strong lineup. The Putnam team will use the same lineup as it has been playing this season, and Jim Hanly will pitch for Putnam at the morning game. Knights and Pages to Camp. Members of the Knights and Pages of Arthur societies of the Congrezation al church will go into camp at Letters’ rove, Quadic, a week from today fonday) undes the leadership of Rev Frank D, Sargent of Putnam and Rev Arthur_PBarwick of Painfield. Miss Josie Grosvenor will assist. Besides the Putmam boys, a group of young men from tie Plainfield church will spend the woeek at the camp. A coneecration meeting of the Y. P. S.'C. E. of the Congregational church was held Sunday evening. Mrs. Dar- win Lewis was leader. LIBERTY TOURNAMENT. Golf Club to Joi for Red Cross Benefit on the day. National Movement Holi At the request of the United States Golf association, which is asking that all golf ciubs in the country hold tournaments Fourth of July, and do- nate the money obtained through en- trance fees to the Red Cross, a Liberty tournament is to be played Wednesday morning on_the links of the Putnam Country club, medal play at handicap, starting at 9 o' An American Red Cross souvenir medal and an en- graved certificate will be presented the at the action taken by United States, Brazil and.(wha, in rezard to Ger- many. . e e =2 | I3 | for - | pleasures. pi be played during m bhe Taved members eig] Sept. 20 will Army have ma fine aurin continu night, and t that lof the 1 came the | but rushed to reer their services is not possible t ny nam's quo; v of London th n where Helika Aug were in Wor entistment in About seven enlistment in urday will Mr. and Mrs. and fami Wheelock, day in Mr Juniper F patric ow ilpa Wheeloch littie Ford autome it registra a woma July entertainment committee of the club, Mrs. Arthur D. Lown. Miss the afterno: owing t pr Putnam when the this ing i o than met left Putnam Saturday morning fc low today (Monday) and cester the armsy young ar Aiferie Ige o more Arth Motor to Maine. accompanied will leave Me. D has many attractions fcr all, but the keenest enjoyment awaits the owner of a Kodak. These are the days when Nature is at her best and a “hike” out into the open armed with a Kodak, will result in real and lasting We sell KODAKS, BROWNIES, PREMOS, and a full line of PHOTO SUPPLIES. Our Developing and Printing is prompt, permanent and pleasing. Leave your Films here and we hand you the finis tures in TWENTY-FOUR HOURS. THE CRANSTON CO. o'clock on A 23 a tournament be heid in which entrants may ¢ the best acore for any 12 out of holes. Handiaps will be reduced or for this contest bor d 9 a. m. there will be a medal f handicap and those havirz - lowest scores will qualifs o - championship. On Colimbus A the forenoon there will ba a ent, meda and on Nov. 23 Thanksgiving handicap, med v 1 be held. From t LOCAL BOYS PATRIOTIC Town's Quota of Fourteen for Regular More Than Met — Thirty in All Branches of Service At ting office phys Rens N\\ASSUSEERRAY, You Are Sure i hed (R o RS 13 SA— Josie Grosvenor and Mrs. H. ¥ tice, are to serve supper at the house Wednesday evening, after which there wili probably be dancing for [znd M members and their friends. |a The club secretary Saturday morn- | tiona ing announced the schedule of events for the summer. During July, at . date not yet decided, Norwich Goif club members will be guests of the | ABOUT 2,700 PLEDGE CAPR Putnar ciub and a tournament it e vt A played. Thursday, July 26, at > a graveyard contest. in wh handicaps wili_ be reduced 25 per ce Women sunty will be played. The annua - Them in contest is scheduled for Aug. 4. &a palgh ay, Aug. 18, the Winnesuket (0 club of Woonsocket will be guesta at| o ¢ the ciubhouse and a tournament Least —~ 777z of COOLING SATISFACTION witt POsST provides hot-d: right sort UM A popular home d y comf Directions: Postum made the usual way, chilled wi and served with sugaz, and cither a dash of lemon o cream w taste.

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