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: . SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1917 White Cross ComclltoUnf\lflLlrgeSu'nce FlagmHonor Dr. Humphreys® “Seventy-seven” at By s;;e&ken of Prommenee, 1 White Cross council, No. 13, Knigbts of Columbus, is arranging for a Ppa- triotic - celebration- to -~ be ~ held on Thanksgiving eve, 'Wednesday, No- vember 28th. Thé purpose of the cel- ebration will be the unfurling of a lar, ice flag in honer of¢ the 4% mw of thescoundfl #hojare now in the: sérvice ofs the: for the ‘proséeution of-the wa - Son 3 Corkery, chairman of ths committee of arTamgements stated. that while the défails not been completed—the eommittee - had _made constaErable progTess L%n« p:xxlpecled to e able, tp apmounce the, program in o W0l The meeting, will_be held in the council |chambér, Sunlight building, and will. be an epen meeting for the members_and their friends, both men and ‘women, s .well as for:the public . The. exercises will-include besides the ceremony, of gnfurling the service flag patriotic ‘dddresses by speakers g1 prominence and-musical selectionsii; | - Invitations 'bava been formdud to TRIC HERD FOR. e THE-CRIMINAL. COURT Are Boun. 2 - of In the case ol thq state against George Clark, Thomas Clarkson and L. W, Rounds, all of whom live in New . London, probable cause was found by Judge Coit in the police court in New London Friday morning, where -the {rio- were-arraigned on a foint _charge of the theft of wearing “from the room of Jack Vellos i the Tremont house in State street Wednesday, and they were bound over to the mexi-term of the superior court, under bonds of $750 in each case. In default of surety;the men were com- mitted to meibountj jafl 30 %wadt their trial. The three men were arrested by Patrolmen James Fitzgerald and Wal- ter Rehn Wednesday night, and on Thursday were presented before Judge Coit_in the police eourt. . On account of the absence of their attorney, G. Curtis Morgan, the case was contin- wed until Friday. Attorney Morgan entered a demur- Ter to the complaint and asked that in case of binding over, the bond be reduced from. $1,000 -to a smaller amouny, as thé goods stolen were se ond hand, and were not worth.more than $100. Hio-Fopts -~ - Gashed- While {Werkipg 2t hm ‘Grotor ‘Iron Works Friday jmornipy Wiliam L. Bassett was injured; - a_deep cut in RIETOBE" by an axe which Slipped from hiS. han@é. Dr. F. W. sHewes of, Groton was summoned and ‘the Injured man was taken to his home in New London. THE WAUREGAN HOTEL Thanksgwmg Dinner 12 to 8 o’Clock. rival in the south.: To get the very best results take the first sneeze or shiver. “Seventy-seven” breiks up Colds that hang on—Grip. .All Drug Stores. all the members of the council in the service, to be present and ; as the meeting will be held on the eve of a national holiday, when . a lafge num-' ber of the boys will' be hofne - for Thanksgiving, it iy eMpected. that a SUED FOR $50,000 great many of them -will be oa hand . to take part in the exercises.” As the|New Yorker Charges Deutschiand council has Agent With Alienation af Wife's Af- branch of the servi 2 fections. ing with the ex] France, it can be 2 > will bhe impossible B iU macchout meatine but every member Will receive an iIn-|paytschland during’ her transatlantic vitation and if he is too far away to trips to this country, is the defendant permit his yisiting home-on Thanks- in a $50,000 suit brought by Guy A. giving he will at least know, ‘when | > $30.079 Sule Droushit by S A he receives his invitation, that he has [ SYNOlds of Trew Torle for - ation of his wife's effections and appli- cation was made to Supreme Court not been forgotten by his fraternal as- are | Justice Goff in New York Thursday scciates. The Wembers of the council @relior an order for Hilken's arrest to sure his, presence in court in the PAUL G. HILKEN IN 5 looking forward to . this Thanskivin eve meeting Wwith a great deal o pleasure as it will afford them an op- portunity to bear testimony to 'the respect which they jhave for their fellow members who are numbered amongst the defenders of the nation. Hilken was well known in New -Lon- don in connection with the trip of the Deutschland there. Hilken was man- ager of the Eastern Forwarding Co., which handled the shipments brought to this country by the Deutschland WER and' when the merchant submarine FOVR. BIVEOE € made New London its port on the - GRANTE® ON FRIDAY [second trip across thé Atlantic, Hilken - spent much of his time ir New Lon- Norwich Man iFreed ‘From Wife onldon. al Tn a letter which- was submitte GN""“_"' Adultery, to the court in:. connection with the At the short calendar.session. of the |Buit,” Hiiken declared himself, ‘hst be- superior co:{: e oty b i riday, | fore the United States became‘a belliz- four divorces were granted by Judse|erent, to be a friend of Germany. Mr. Donald T Warner. Thomas Budnick | Hilken is now, of this city was given a divorce from|United States. He is in Milwaukee Adelia Pudnick aleo of this. city on|On government business, it was stated, Erounds of adultery. The couple wers|ard the order of arrest will not D married. In 1918 and there are mo ohil- | come effective until he returns to the dren. jurisdiction of the court A ¢ivarce was granted Grace ‘Huo(} Bagoed Coon-in-Mantvilly: Plouffe of Voluntown on und; eni Fred Hawthorne, with New Lon- desertion. SHe was seve old wher married fo Plouffe and has|don and Montville friends enjoved a coon unt in the got seen herihushand, I three yearsi|very successful he is now twerlty-one vears of age,|Montville wilds on Tuesday evening Ier ausband, who is a soldier, has|and succeeded in capturi been stationed at Fort H. G. Wrighti| weighing a little over 16 pounds. An- Fishers Island, N. Y. The plaintiff{drew Johnson and Victor Johnson of was allowed to resume her maiden,Oakdale also bagged a nice ring. tal name. -Jon Monday evening. Mr. Johnson re- On grounds of desertion Lucy A.|cently purchased a new dog and Maynard was granted a divorce from!has turned out to be a fast and ac Hugh E. Maynard, of parts unknown. e traile The plaintiff resides in Montville. The couple were married in 1898 and there are four children. _ E Dorothy M. Vinal of Mystic was granted a divorce from Charles H. Chickens Stolen in Waterford. Mrs. Charles Wassmer of Nortk Waterford reports the loss of 11 of her best chickens which. were - stolen Vinal of Middletown on grounds of in-|from the henhouse Wednesday night temperance. She was also-allowed to|and while there is. not enough evidence. change her name to Dorothy M. Dick-|to bstantiate charges azai: if Prtaln enson. The couple were married in|individuals whom Mrs, Wassmér has 1911. ‘There are no children. . .. |under suspicion, she Has m#de cer sae preparations which, §f thesculprits at- tempt to repeat the :pe ce,: Jwill suvely lead to their mffl%n L Suffrage Question Barr Barred. Migs Caroline Ruutz-Rees, chairman of the committee on Woman's Activi- ties of the Connecticut State Council of Defense, announced in a statement made this week that tha question of woman suffrage or anti-suffrage is not allowed to come up in any matters af: fecting the activities of the commiit- tee. = AREENJOYING THEIR 7 STAY IN THE'SOUTH Louis Mabrey Writes Norwich Friend From St. Petersburg, Florida. Louis Mabrey who with his wife left this city a few days ago for St. Pe- tersburg, Florida, has written a Nor- wich friend telling of their safe ar- Mrs. Mabrey and myself are enjoving it immenselv | down here he writes. The weather is fine and warm.. Fruit and earlyzvese- | tables are sbupfage T sceftainly a_wide-awsi ns;‘ ‘in ‘every 'respect ai clet % in. e b LR o R streets, or. refuse of any kind and onefof the practically lives out of doors. struct Iron Works Starts Buildings. The_Groton Tron Works has atready stawted the construction of three small this being just the beginningz 0" which they intend to con- in time. D ‘esses AT » b aca ¢ chant apsvdgiy 1 izdmonics 2 e Sk in the employ of the|] = a coon|f | at ... SPECIAL OF! FERING OF SMALL WARES A clearance sale of Notions, some of which is in broken assortments, in order to make needed room for a display of Holiday Goods. Note These Offerings ‘Willimantic Machine Thread, in numbers 50 and 60 white. and ‘in 50 black, regular 5c value at Hooks and Eyes, all sizes in black and white, 2 dozen on a card. regular 5c value at... Mercerized Corset vards iin piece, Lace: 5 regular 5c Mercerized Corset Laces, 8- ard pieces, regular,10c value 16c “Snappy”'Dress Fasteners, in three sizes black and white—Special price Shoe Laces, tubular, black or tan. in 4-4. 5-4 and 6-4 lengths—Special price, 3 pairs Bias Seam Tape, in all widths 3 to 6, in white only, regular 10c to I5c values at. Rick Rack Braid. in two widths. 6-vard pieces, value 15c—Special price a piece. ... Frilled Flastic Hose Support- . ers,in misses’ sizes, all colors, regular 15c value at. Inside Skirt Belting. silk “Wwarp, two inches wide. black and white. regular price 19c— Special price a yard Muff Beds, regular 50c price . Muff Beds, down filled, regu- lar $1.00 kind at are the d 4 Special Muff Beds. down filled and satin lined xeguld.r sx 50 value 1w 38U Specials: Bob White Toilet Paper, in . rolls or packages, regular 5c value at . - Bob White Toilet Paper, in rolls or packages, regular 10c value at Cabinet Hair Pans, assorted, regular 10c value at Talcum -Powder, violet, size. 12-ounce cans, 10c value at. 40c> Sylphe- Nathol at 10c Cosmo Buttermilk Soap.. large regular 10¢, Jergens’ Violet Glycerine Soab 15c Spanish Castile Soap... * Nail Brushes, assorted styles, regular 19¢ value at Hair Brushes. value 15c— lmesrance price while they ast z = 5 Hair Brushes, genuine bristles, regular 50c value at Tooth Brushes, bone handles, regular 20c value at i Tooth Brushes, bone handles, regular 25c value at = Tooth Brushes. celluloid handles, regular 25¢ value at Tooth Brushes, celluloid handles, regular 39c value at Stationery Specials News Pads, size 3x5 inches, containing 66 sheets—Special price .... = Schodl Pads, containing 45 sheets, with red marginal line —Special price 6 for 45c or each ST Congress Playing Cards, with gold edges, regular 50c value $8.00 LEATHER y FRAVELING BAas 2t $5.95 Leather Traveling Bags, made of crepe or cross-grain leather, plaid ‘lined, heavy brass lock and catches, g00d, heavy weight bag in sizes 17 and 18-inch. - We offer a choice of both. sizes at 35.95, regular price .$8.00. 37¢ Cut Glass Today will be the last day of our Annual Sale of Cut Glass and Silverware—the last oppor- ‘| tunity to take advantage of the. greatly reduced prices on first- class .Cut Glass and dependable Silverware. If you are looking for a-wedding gift, a Christmas present or something for your . _use—then by all means at- tend’ this Anmual Sale today ‘be- fore it closes.. 4 Special Values In Men’s Winter Suits and Overcoats Men’s Suits at $16.50 Young Men’s Winter Suits in the stylish belted models, some with patch pockets, others with slash pockets, in a wide range of Special price $16.50. fancy mixtures— Men’s Overcoats, $16.50 Young Men’s Overcoats, in a broad showing of plain colors and fancy mix- tures—they come in form-fitting, loose back .and belted models—Special price $16.50. Trench Overcoats, $19.50 Young Trench Knitted Overcoats in blue, gray, brown Men’s and Men's and faney mixtures, single and double- breasted models—Special price $19.50. Men’s Winter Overcoats Our showing of Men’s Winter Over- coats includes staple, three-button, fly front Oversoats from $20.00 to $35.00. The “Blanquette” Overcoats from $20.00 to $28.00. Stein-Bloch, in all the newest models from $2250 to $35.00. Men’s_ Union, Suits—the well-known “Kenosha Klosed Krotch” and “Chdimers” Suits, in ecru and gray ribbed, a splendid garment for the man who prefers a light weight wool or cotton Union Suit, made with long sleeves and ankle length-—these are very special value at. $2.00 Men’s Shirts in a splendid showing of new designs and guaranteed col- orings. These Shirts are made of the finest quality percale, in sizes 14 to 16Y2 and are very special value at $1.50 each. (See Window Display) HUNDREDS OF SMART NEW MODELS IN WOMEN’'S COATS WILL BE SHOWN HERE TODAY AT SPECIAL PRICES WOMEN’S $25.00 COATS at This is unusual Coat value: $19.50 It in- cludes Women’s and Misses’ Coats of American Wool with Kitt Coney Collars, half lined—also a num- Velour Colors are s 16 to 42. ber of tailored models. taupe, brown and green, si: OR REGULAR 2t $19.50 ;25-00 COATS WOMEN’S COATS VALUE UP TO?$32.50 AT $24.50 In this offering are a number of very pr‘fiy models with large fur collars and cuffs—also several smart models in Cloth Coats, some half tined others full lined—also two models in Women’s Plush Coats—all at $24:50, regular value up to $3250. ; TODAY v oo, Sooie Prkes oty i IN OUR CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT Everything that children need in nice, warm, wooly garments, including Knit_Sweater Sets,. Leggins, Caps, Mittens, Afghane, Sacques, Etc. in a full range of styles and. colorings. CHILDREN’S WINTER COATS AT $4.98 This is a very .pel:ul ef'eflng of Children’s Coats and includes Coats of Corduroy and Zibeline, in sizes 2 to 6 years—Special price $4.98, regular prices $5.50 and $6.50. _All Oar Fine Dress Hats Reduced Hats at $9.85 Hats at $6.85 All our Women's ‘Fine ‘Dress Hats | All our' Women's Fine. Dress Hats that sold up to $18.50, reduced now | that sold up to $11.00, reduced now to $9.85.° to $6.85. <. More than 200 Womeri's Fine Dress Hats, each one an ex- . .- m model, including every Dress Hat'in our stock that nld s‘ 85 up to $7.00, rediiced now o o N . nd Hat Trimmings, including Untrimmed Hats' BOYS’ V Hats, resula. Boys' \ 8 ve lour Cloth Hats 9 to 14 ar $1.95 value at Boys sizes vears, regul Boys' ats, Gray Chinchilla Over sizes 3 6.00 value Boys’ M 16. regular Boys’ Winter 12 to 17 at <o WORMEN'S $8.00 SWEATERS at and Misse worsted $u.l.0 Women's s' Co ers, pure these a aid quality iters th ually at $8.00—Special price WOMEN’S wirEkS Gloves Cashmere brown, all Wome; Gloves, good sizes Chamo in white with' self-em 75¢ a pair. Women's Gloves, broid EXTRA SPECIAL! Dress Kid -price Women'’s black with white Gloves, in white embroidery with black embroidery—Special pri $1.48 a pair, value $1 Women's Washable serviceable FOR ALL PURPOSES Ribbons Women who have make for ( terested in our Ribbons. Be se Novelty Ribbons—at 19¢, 25¢, 29¢ and up to 50c a y rticles to will be showing and in- Women’s Hosiery ‘Women's fast black seamless Hosiery, sizes 8% to 10—price a pair .. 1220 Women's fast black seamless 0od weight—price a seamless Hoiser: black with spitt feet—price a yard . Women's “Ipswich fast black and winter weight —price a pair Hosiery, Special Sale of the Celebrat- ed Martex Wash Cloths, Turkish Towels, Bath Rugs, Etc. These are manufacturer’s seconds but the imperfections are so s ht as ‘not to be noticeable. Note these extraordinary *offerings— ‘Martex Wash Cloths, in plain white and coloted border ef fects, including some with ini- tials, regular 123%c and ‘15c values at . Martex Turkish Towel size, assorted, colorings, ular 25¢ and 30c values at... Martex Turkish Towels, dividual size, ment, regular good a 39c value at. Martex Turkish *Towels dividual size, a big regular 50c in- range of and High-grade Martex Turkish Towels, in white and colored border effects—also a full line with initials—just the thing for Comfy -Jackets, regular 75¢ and $1:00 values at 49¢ Martex Bath Rugs, in three sizes and a splendid assortment of grades and colorings at these prices: At 63c—regular price 1.00. At 98c—value $1.50 and $2.00. At $1.49—value $2.50 and $2.98. | Women's House | Dresses We are showing a new con- signment of Women’s Adjustable House Dress These Dresses are adapted for all figures, and can be adjusted to fit any one. They are made of fine quality percale and gingham 'in Iin}y and dark colors, sizes 36 to 56. We show an especially good assort- ment of the ‘éxtra sizes for large women—price range $1.50 to $2.50.