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Get the Genuine and Avoid Waste —are a pleasant corrective that keeps you in good physical condition. When the stomach is out of order, the liver not working properly, or the bowels are sluggish, a dose or two of Beecham’s Pills will have the desired effect. They restore natural and healthy action of the bodily functions, and very quickly help to MAKE GOOD digestion, pure blood and clear skin. Beecham’s Pills are not a cure-all, but a safe remédy that acts on the stomach, liver and bowels, and through these important organs, tones and strengthens the general health. These world-famous family pills prevent many common ailments, correct bilious conditions and quickly improve the DIGESTION At All Druggists, 10c., 25¢c. RED CROSS SEALS AT WESTERLY Distribution Committee Headed by Mrs. Edward B. (Ruth Lord,) Formerly Trespass on Hunting Grounds of Walter Taylor Get Warm Reception—Turnbull Summer Home at Watch Hill Entered—Sargent Manslaughter Case Assigned for Trial Thursday. Three millions of Red Cross seals! are being distributed to the variou- organizations and individuals through- out Rhode Isiand in expectation of.a record-breaking sale in the state} during the holiday season. The| sales in the state last year amounted to $15,098.54, and each year there has been increase in previous totals. The proceeds will be divided among the Red Cross, the Rhode Island Ant- Tuberculosis association and the vari- ous district nursing and anti-tubercn- losis associfitions in the state. Inf every city and town committees witl | carry this work to successful issue. In’ Westerly, Mrs. Edward Brown Coy, former s Ruth Lord, of Norwich, chairman of the committes on the prevention of tuberculosis, will be in charge of the sale and distribu- tion of seals for the town. Walter E. Chandler, secretary of the Rhode Isiand Anti-Tuberculosis asso- ctation, who has charge of the sale for the state. makes this statement: “The experience of France, E d, Canada and all of the warring nations is that tuberculosis is among the worst énemies of armies. Hundreds of thou- sands of soldiers have been invalided from the trenches by tuberculosis anl left without care, have spread infec- tion in their homes. Our associations are working to comserve the strength of tne nation by protecting not onls men of soldiers age but all wase earners, women and children. Cross seals supply nearly all the funds for this work.” Walter Taylor, who has been doiny substitute patrol duty in Pawcatuck, while Patrolman Whceler was on va- cation, evidentiy not only achieved the reputation’ of safeguarding the person and property of others, but has also dssumed the 1esponsibility of guard- ing his own property against.intrud- Directions of special value to women are with easry bon “The Largest Sale of Any Medicine in the World” COLUMBIA Miss Costello Gives Timely Food Dem- onstration—Over Twice the Allotted Number of Pledge Cards Signed— Candy Pull for Suffrage Benefit. The demonstration Costello of the given by Miss Tolland County Farm Bureau at Yeomans’ hall Friday af- ternoon of Igst week under the aus- pices of the locai committee -on home economics, was well attended: - more than 60 being present. Miss Costello was introduced by Mrs. Fannje Dixon Welch, chairman™ of the cdmmittee. Miss Costello gave practical demon- strations. how to save foodstuffs. She demonstrated how to prepare Rye muffins, oatmea] muffins and war cake. These foods were prepared, baked and sampled by all present. Leaflets and pamphlets containing many recipes for preparing war foods were distributed @ number from Willimantic dnd. other towns were present. The following comprise the local committec on home economics: Mrs. Wele chairman, Mrs. E. E. Lyman, & Mrs. L. E. W , Mrs. Mary Hutchins, Mrs. J. N. Clarke, Mrs. A. Holmes, Mrs. J. A. Isham. Patriotic Signing of Pledge Cards. The Hoover food drive made- in this place resulted in secur- ing more than double the number of pledges allotted to Columbia. The al- lottment was 100 and 230 were se- _Tucker, recently | cured. The canvass was made in three days by the chairman of the commit- tee Mrs. Welch, and her assistants. Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Little, Mr. and Mrs. Burdette W. Downes. and Mr. and Mrs. Porteous and child of Hart- ford were calling on friends in town Sunday. Big Squash Yield. . W. H. Kneeland planted six -hills of Hubbard squesh last spring and has harvested 10 squashes weighing 158 pounds, an average of nearly 16 pounds. The heaviest weighed 18 1-2 pounds and the smallest 10 1-2. Governor Holcomb's message re- garding the thirty-five million camr paign for Y. M. C. A. war work read from the pulpit Sunda: H. W. Porter was chosen delezate from the _Columbia Congregational church' to the State Conference of Congregational Churches, held at Mid- dletown Tuesday and Wednesday. Candy Pull. There was a candy pull at Yeo- mans’ hall last Saturday evening un- der the management of Mrs. Mary Hutchins for the benefit of the Go- lumbia Equal Franchise League. The mdmission was 10 cents and net pro- ceeds about $8. Willlam M. Wolff is making ' im- provements on his_barn enlarging it, cement stables, swing stanchions, etc. Through the courtesy of H. W. Por- ter, Rev. T. N. Owen, L. E. Winter and J. P. Little accompanied him to Middletown Wednesday and attended |imur wl your' ngnnde '—no re. .you go.- Enjoy , ere — whatever” you are dox i It is the w “She. Sriend of & :'.E.‘::‘.fi.":‘: lar man’s bamm:mbuu. Guaran- teed not to burn out or crack. 24 he State Conference of Congrega- tional Churches. The trip was made in Mr. Porter’s automobile. ; Votes $10.to Red Cross. The local grange has voted to give $10 for Red Cross Christmas work. The W. S. S. E. Ladies’ club gave a whist at Yeomans' hall Thursday eve- ning. The progeeds were for the Red Cross. Refresiments werc served. _ LIBERTY HILL Canvass for V M. c. A. War Fund— Ruby Wedding Anniversary—Visi from Rev. E. O. Mead. Mrs. J. Henry Clarke has made two weeks' visit with her brother, Herman and family in Ansonia. Getting Y. M. C. A. Contributions. G. B. Dimon and John Clarke are getting contributions for the Y. M. C. to be used to furnish the soldiers suitable and proper recreation ertainment. E. society h21d ‘a social at the hal Mrs. James Williams and six dren ‘of Hastford are gueeis of Williams® parents,” Mr. and Mra. F Davoil. Marvied Forty Years. Mr. and Mrs. J. George Clark passed their fcrtieth wedding anniversary Wednesday. g _Charles H. Learned of Mansfield Center was the guest of Mr. Learned's cousin, J. George Clark, Wednesday. isit. from Former Pastor. . Elwell O. Mead. a former pas- tor here, now of Cornwall, came and | stayed over Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. George Clark. Mr. Mead was on his way to the state Congregational conference in ‘Middle- town Tuesday and Wednesday. The Red Cross met with Mrs. O. W, Gurley Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Dayoll was i Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fuller of New London were week end zuests at’Cal- mere, the home of Mr. Fuller’s cousins. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Davoll. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller attended church here.. Mrs. Saul Wachtell leaves Saturday pext - for a two weeks. visit in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Goodrich Wem week end guests of the former's brother, Charles Goodrich. and his sis- ter. Mrs. Winthrop Davoll. » Sergeant. ‘J. Jdnfes was here ‘Sunday and attended .ehurch. He is located at Camp Devens. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warren of Boston were here the first of the week as guests of Mrs. Warren's cousin, Mrs. Elmer Caples: MOHEGAN Sunday morning at '11.30 there will be communion and baptizing-at the church. The ‘ladies are planning to sive a supper and entertainment _at . the church for the benefit of the ~Red Cross. . Miss Loretta Fielding. of Lme was a cn.uer in this place Sunday. WHY WOMEN ehil- ank Hartford n DREAD OLD AG‘E g in o $ ay when you are getting on In vears Keep vour body in g3od conditiol: and ¥Pah £an be as hale and meariy it your ol davs as sou 1w i evary one wl ‘e “Kidne: causes of senile atAl: clean and in workin Drive the poisonois was stem and avold gsie asi Sapauics porisaicaty. find_that the ng ‘order. Keep them 3 condition, e S s will be e "muscles Thads ‘strong hndlyag: .Mu-a Snee more the 166k Of. Youth - and There is only. one of Haarlem il Gavs Al. There are _my T"*"’l ket. Be surs ypu i ~1le by 7 W ers. Mr. Taylor has a farm of many acres in the Anquilla district and Sat- urday he convinced a trio of his ac- quaintances that they would not ve permitted to hunt on his lands with- out his permission, althoush the trio were not aware that they were tres- passers. Last Saturday Patrolman John T. Parker, Thomas Farrell and Charle: A. Freeman, ¢lassed as law-abiding citizens, went h-gunning after rabbits in_the Anquilla district. The . game led ‘them in the direction of the Tay- lor farm. They were enjoying the sport- when their joy was turned to fear when Mr. Tayor confronted them Red | Coy of Norwich—Friends Who Brown ascertained .that King rightly in possession of the di papers and that his discharge was given him on account of chronic alco- holism. When King was discharged he was given lhis civilian clothes and »posed to turn in his uniform. | This he did not do, and Chief Brown sked to secure this goverhment King wore the army shoés, which were cut and broken, and alsc wore an army shirt." These the chief did not disturb. King says he del ered the rest of the uniform to the office of the department of justice in Boston. was | “harge The bigesteam road roller engaged in the construction of the new roadbed in Broad street was heavier than one of the grapite slabs over the brook near the postoffice could withstand When the slab broke one of the rear rollers sank alm to the hub. With the aid of a hyvdraulic jack the big machine was lifted and went back on solid ground under its own power. This | work was accomplished street em- ployes of the town under the direction | o Supervisor Coy. But just to sos | to it that the job was done right a | crowd assembled and nearly every one had something to say as to the best way of getting the road roller out of its’ predicament. The assemblage in- cluded lawyers, doctors, policemen, bankers, paving cutters, janitors and merchants representing almost every line of business in West- erly. There was also a quo chauffeurs and gentlemen of lois The source. the direction and outle of that brook, almost from its disco: ery, were matters of discussion as side line. Local Laconics. Louis Rossi has enlisted in the en- | gineer corps and is now at Camp| Meade. Stove coa! sett Pier for 35. Mrs, Winthrop Ferguson in New- port with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville M. Randolph. Mr. and Mrs. John Frill of Westerly are on a visit to Mr. Friil's parents in Reading. Pa. Mr. Frill is the same Jack Frill of baseball fame. Charles Nathaniel Knight of Ston- ington and Miss Belle Cook of West- erly were married Nov. 14. The mar- riage was in Ashaway and Rev. E. P. Mathewson ofiiciated. ATbion Dion of the Nineteenth com- pany, stationed at Fort Getty, former- 1y the Fifth company of Westerly, and at Narragan- armed with his gun, which was aimed at the bunch of hunters. - He warned the hunters that he meant business and that he would fire upon them at the slightest show of resistance, and he Jooked as if he meant just what He eaid. He told Messrs. Parker, Far- rell and Freeman that they had tres- passed on his land and were under arrest. He then marched them to his House and they complied with his or- ders to lay down their firearms. They were then released, temporarily, Mr. Taylor retaining the guns as surety. +It is not known whether Mr. Taylor intends to prosecute the hunters for alleged trespass on his lands, but it is known that steps_are to be taken to regain possession of the suns. Messrs. Parker, Farrell and Sherman believe it would be economy to pay court fines rather than pay the penalzy with their guns. The summer home cf Mrs. Elizabeth Turnbull at Watch Hill was entered Sunday night and thoroughly ransack- ed. Indications are that the tools used wefe a hammer and hatchet stolen from the little workshop owned by Frank W. Coy and located near hy. The entrance was made through o window on the north side of the cot- tage by the removal of ‘a wooden shutter and the breaking out of the lower window sash. Wilbert Clark, caretaker .of the cottage said that en- Miss Olive Tattersall, daughter of M and Mrs. Albion Tattersall, of Chérry street, were married Saturday even- ing at the parsonage of Grace Meth- odist church by Rev. E. J. Cur MYSTIC Officials of Methodist Church Vote to Hold Evangelistic Campaign—Char- ity Chapter Sews For Red Cross. At 2 meeting of the official board of the Methodist church Sunday morn- ing it was voted to hold an evangelis- tic campaign for three weeks, begin- njng January 8, 1918. These meetings will be union. _ with the _ Methodist church at Old. Viystic and Noank, and the pastor will be assisted by the dis- trict superintendent, Rey. G. G. Scriv- ener of Norwich. and Rev. M. Moore, pastor of the Willimantic Methodist church and other! These meetings have been held with great.success in Manchester, and Portland, Conn.. when Rev. A. H. Withee assisted in the work. Preparations will be made soj that the church may hgve a great] awakening. Sewed For Red Cross Charity chapter, Order of FEastern Star. members met Monday afternoon trance 'was effected . after 8 o'clock Sunday night. when he visited the place. ‘Police’ Chief Borwn was notified and is' of opinion that' the burglars were affer solid. silverware, as he found a broken - plated spoon on _the fioor. Caretaker Clark eaid he did not be- lieve anything was taken except per- haps_ some plated ware. the amount of which he could not tell until examina- tion_of the inventory. There is not much valuable movaMle property in the cottage during the winter season. The case of Miss Alice Sargent of Watch Hill and Brookline, ey charged with mansiaughter by causing the death of Cowunelius Shea, acaddic. 2ged 14, by running him down with her automobile. near the entrance to the golf grounds. on the Watch Hill road. last summer, has heen assigned for. trial in the superior court at Kingston ' next Thursda The jury will be selected and before testimony is taken the jurors, with the judge and attornevs in the case. will come to Westerly and visit the Site of the fa- tality. Fred King, a discharged soldier from Camp Devens, who acted queerly and was .taken into custody by the West- erlv police, was discharged Monday and “his fare paid to New TLondon by Police Chief Brown. King said he wanted to et to Hartford apd was without funds, but if he could be. d to New London he would raise the ‘balance of the fare from a friend in ithat city. Tn: telephonic’ cammunication with the ‘commander at Camp, Devens Chief STONIN“ TON ilroad Laborers Who Demand More “Pay and Shorter Hours, Discharged —Jshn Post Injured. - A biz gang of railroad laborers, from Westerly reported. for work in the horough, but when the hourarrived for them to .pick up the :shoyel and:the hoe. ahd besin work they positively re- fused. .unless they were granted more pay and a deprease in. the hours of thel work ‘day’ The demand was riot ‘zrant- ea ‘and they were 'peremptorily -dis- .-h-md Y ~ Stonington Pointers. .~ .’ _John Post, employed.in the shipvard had his lef secerely crushed on Satorday. by the fall of a heavy tim- ‘Cbarlés 'T. Willard of Passaie, N. J., is Inth “borough - a .short stay. Miss Ada Comstock, of Newport, is at nflu; home of her parents. Mr. And ::"' es H. Comstock, for a few ys. < Tn mpronh hall, Sund-y -!umoon. the ‘1 M at Masonic temple and sewed for the| Red Cross. Towi few days’ visit in Mass. .. Visiting On Mason's Island. John Colgrove of Tllinofs, is the guest of his sister, Miss Tda Colgrove, at Mason’s Island, at the Mason home- stead. Miss Norma G. MarsKall has ed to Providenca after a vi White has returned froiy a East Weymouth, cturn- it with TroHe~- the foundation—the corsets. the natural lines of your figure, tha® wear. you regarding the next corsets which bring. Modart R&G Warner’s Redfern CB have the satisfaction which perfect comfort, Nemo Thomseon’s Glove Fitting Confiners and Brassieres. . ... .. D=9 n Center of Worwien ~ DO YQURSELF JUSTICE Wear the Corsets Best Adapted to Your Figure You cannot have a perfectly fitting cown unless you have started with Prop sr corsets are those which maintain all is, all that are correct, and bring the faulty lines and proportions into harmony. Among the many makes, and the very numercus models which are.to be found in our wonderfully complete stock, are the corsets which you should Visit our Corset Department, and ‘allow our expert to -advise with In this way you will can you purchase. and perfect fit alone WE CARRY THE FOLLOWING MAKES Rengo Belt Ivy Ferris Waists Prices from $1.00 o $7.50 50c to $3.00 viillage, as he made all bicycle riders after sundown purchase a light or keen off the streets, and has_ abplished punch boards for a while. ITad he not sone too far, he might have been able to have kept up the good work without being detected. At Jewett City Dance. Moosup people attending the dance h. eldin Jeweit ( aturday evenins were Rena Johnsgn, Gladys Il Gladys Moran. Rossie Jordan, Clara Moran and_ Everett Dawson s Mrs. J. C. Collonan spent the end with reiatives in Fitchbursg. Mr. and Mrs. W. Dana Potter of Jewett City spent Sunday at the homs of Mr.'and Mrs. O. W. Potter. Army Led in Contest. the contest between the Army and Navy force at the Methodist church Sunday the Army was victori- ous by a gain of 25 miles. The total milease, however, still shows the Navy in the-lead by 185 miles. Ruth Hatfield, who gecently went to the Day Kimball hospital. Putnam to undergo an operation for appendiciti has returned to her home in the Alm ville district. Miss Blanche Mathicus and Miss Eva Bertrand and Mr. and Mrs, Hen- lant .motored .to Putnam Satur- weelk At it Dex spent homes here il with Church renette, Arthur George. Berger of Camp a short furfough at their Ervin Brouillard is seriously pneumonia at his home on Mrs. George W. Wilcox Delegate at Boston. Miss Gladys Wilcox has returned from a few days’ visit in Boston where she was a.delegate to the World Wide zuild frem the Union Baptist church. Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Bergen I. Green returned from’ a visit with Mr, Mri. Frank-Gates in Providenc Frank Kuppers has gone Hartford after a few dava Mystic. -Mr. and Mrs. retarred to New haye. and] George Tavlor have Haven after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. James . F. Brown. Benjamin Gray and Mr. McKinne have Teturned to Providence after a visit with Mr, and Mrs. Dan E: Gray of North Stonington. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Nichols home after a visit i e| time as ‘Mr. ‘and Government Agent Proves to Be \Insane—Epworth League Members .%o Send Birthday Cards to Harold France. The man who has been 'so kind to the government in the line of watchinz will property, ‘ stopping vehicles - not properly lighted and fining store own ers for having punch boards in this vicinity has been reported to be in- sane and has taken refuge in some of the local woodlands. He has been workinz - during the summer on Mr. Martir’s ice team and So many of the local people really be- lieved, when he told them that he hea: Teceived a position from the govern- ment as deteitive, that it was a fact. It was also “- reported ‘that strange man visited several of th: stores ‘and.on finding punch- boards or _other gambling devices.would- fine the owner $5 or $10 and tell him to tak: the punch bpards out or. whatever the case might De.-. Once.: he caught a number of young meh gambling with dice and told them he was a detective but would consider on letting the case slide for $5. The $5 was quickly hand- -ed’him and he, instead of leaving, join- ed the game. The young men were t uneasy while p! “with what u.qx thousht a detective, but tie game - only a short while, as ‘the de- ive had won all and left 'saying h:nd the money over to tie I'mail to get to the boy this [ street. Arthur Zercier and Middie. Eudore, Adrian. Fabian Zercier motored o Putnam Saturday. Birthday Cards Going to France. The Epworth Jeague is making ar- rangements to send Harold Williams a. shower of bjrthday cards. Everyone interested is being asked to send Mr. Williams a card soon, as’his. birthday is ‘on the 21st of December, and con- siderable time must be . allowed for in France. IHis address is Private Harold G. Williams, Co. B. 101st M. G. B., 26th Di Forces, C. Gets His Cail. Felix Walely, who enlisted in the inaval reserves about six months ago, and was sent to his home here to be ready to answer call on a 43-hour no- tice, has just received his summons and leaves toddy (Tuesday) for the Charlestown mavy yard. - Other local young . men enlisted ~about the ‘same Wakely,, but were called within a-month after enlistment. - . Louis Deforge, who recently broke { of ‘the his arm while attempting to crank an automobile, is getting along well and will be able Lo bave bis arm taken oqut n2 ‘in"w. couple of' weeks. "PLAINFIELD Louis Krauss Enlists—Jesse Bitgood Made Chief Engineer and Manager of Electric Company. tationed .at Fort v, is.spdndine a short furlough at kis home' here. Mi Il'(‘l\(‘, training schoel, Sunday at her k Another Boy Enlists. Kranes, - whose home but employed in unday Smith B from' the nurses 1S’ hospital, spent e here. is in Brook- for New York ted in the naval re- yeomap. He.is the sec- ot of: tHe Yamily to- be in thé brother Christopher beinz Camp- Devens. : a ‘private stationed mp’ in spent five t “his“home here ‘Sunday. He ted a short leave of absence, time enough to come home, artiving @ at 10 o'clock a. m. and leaying“at.3, p, m." Sunday, so as to be present at revellie Monday morn- ing. TLouis thig village Jesse ‘Bitgood Advanced. sse Bitgood, for the past seven years - firdt sistant engineef’at the Plainfield ctric_company, has been appointed manager ‘apd chief engineer to fill the vacancy caused by the rcs- ignation of Prederick Blakely.: who fir- hed work ‘at the plant Saturday. BALTIC British. .American. War Relief Fund Reports for Last Month—Knitters Needed on Sets to Be Forwarded to Camps. The Baltic branch of the 'British American war relief fund annofnces that the proceeds of .the last month are as follows: $12 and seven pairs of socks for this month,,§22. The money is to. be spent for wool for knitting. The ,committee wauld . be.very glad to receive aid from any lady who is willing to ‘offer ‘her services in help- ing to knit sweat gearts or socks, which are .s0.nes od t the ‘boys who. are in training at the different camps. Wool will~be furnished *to-any lady who will apply_to Mrs. Matthew Bailey or Mrs, Jobn Himchliffe, secretary. Ank For and GET HORLICK'S THE ORIGINAL MALTED. MILK Made from: clean; rich ~tract of select malz: n::‘luh the ex- malted “grain, &ed in our ‘own Malt Houses under sanitary conditions. Infants and children ¢ “thg weakest stomach bty TN Ilaudxno cookirg nor adduu-a-fm.m B ild be kept at home or. whe: Sha food-dri tritiots A ‘hnhzl hot before retiring sleep. ink may be prepared,in a moment. induees. s A Bt mingend