Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 13, 1918, Page 2

R . B noticed that he was ba trouble and tried ;fl md him. ling, she summoned a doc- SR tor, ul:.x‘(r Fmerous was dead befors Made Flights at Fair the doctor arrived. Medical Examiner Grounds. !C. E. Simonds was called and found | John McGee, the -aviator who jeath due to cerebral hemorrhage. . Therous was born In St. David, Canada; the son of Joseph and Mary Aral Theroux, and made his residence j e ity ot the age of 45. He was of St Mary’s church. ® He ls survived by his wife, two sons, Albert, now in the service !‘nnm and Alfred of this city, five -:m Mrs. Ludar Champagne of St. Zenon, Canada, Sister Anne of St. Alphonse’s convent, Philadelphia, Mrs. Alzear Shaenck and Misses Lucie and uun Theroux of Willimantic. was recently drowned, gave &n exhibition flight at the fair grounds here five years ago and many local people made hie acquaintanee. FUNERALS. Alexander 8. Hawkins. Thc {marll of Alexander S. Hawkin: eld from his home at 509 Jack- eon street ‘Wednesday aftermoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. C. Harley Smith of the Methodist churck bearers were Reynolds, Henry WENNG, k \ | Walker. Burial was in the Willimantie cemetery, in charge of Funeral Direc- l‘eslmpMdlde tor J. M. Shepard. Miss Jennie Elizabeth Meikle of this eity and John F. McShea of Mansfield were married at St. Joseph’s church Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock by Rev. J. A. Sullivan. The bride was attended by Miss Helen Kennedy of Woonsocket, R. I, and the best man was Terence J. McShea of Boston. The bride wore a gown of White taf- feta with pearl and georgette crepe trimmings, with hat of pink taffeta. She carried a bouguet of bride roses. The bridesmaid wore white satin, with ‘overdress of pink, and hat to mateh, and carried pink carnations. Specoal music was given at the mass. A breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents at No. 69 Turner street, following the ceremony. Mr, and Mrs.\McShea léft on the noon express for a honeymoon trip to Bos- ton. On their return they will reside in_Mansfield. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mre. John T. Meikle of 69 Turner street, while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. McShea of Mansfield. Mitton P. Clyde. The funeral of Milton P, Clyde was held at Shepard's mortuary chapel on North street Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. H. B, Goodsell of An- dover officiating. Burial was in An- dover cemetery, in charge of Funeral Director J. M. Shepard of this city. The bearers were friends. Farewell Party. A surprise farewell party was given {to Mrs, Loyal Plaisted at her home on South Park street, Wednesday even- ing by the Sorority of the Methodist church, There was a lare number of mem- bers present and a jolly time was en- joved. A mavonnaise set was present- ed to Mrs. Plaisted by one of the mem- bers as a token. Mr. and_Mrs. Plaisted are o move to New London next week. REPUBLICAN CAUCUS. Twenty-Four Men Are Appointed by Bhad Bt 1 Rus at Large Fwenty-Five Al'!epublic-n'. June 19 a new order pertaining to dogs will go into effect in this city. They are not to be allowed at large ;on public property and highways ex- cept when on a leash not less than five feet long, or hunting, or sheep or cat- Yo dogs engaged in their respective A republican caucus was held at the town hall, Wednesday evening. There was an attendance of about 25. The nominations were quickly made and none were voted down or de- clined. The caucuses for the senatorial and occupations. probate convention are to be held lat- e —— er. The following business was done Manchester Motorist Settles. at_the meeting: The meeting was _opened by Will- iam S. Congilon, and Frank H. Foss vas elected moderator and A. N. Vaughn, clerk. stage they were applauded. After the reading of the warning, the In the police court Wednesday morn- ing Pierrino Genovase of South Man- chester pleaded guilty to a violation of the automobile laws by not having his license signed. He was fined $2 jand costs, amounting to $15.25, which he paid. Fand war Anea 310 Coart, Jonda¥ | " Republican state_committee; S. Ar- Uhaving his auto lamps lighted, but|n0ld Peckham. Phillip Cheney, George ‘appeale. He changed his mind Wed- | 5 Hinman, William A. King. Imesday and settied for his remissness,| R fwhich-cost him $34.45. : result follows: ublichn congresaional convention arles A. Gates, Charles Fenton, . E. Guild, Joseph M. Beard. an county convention: Will- iam A. King, George M. Graves, George (Remington] Bartlett, Gustave O. Cartier. Republican town commitiee for two years, the following nominating com- mittee was appointed: Charles . A. Three Wandering Providence Boys in Custody. Three 17 year old boys who say that they are from Providence were arrested in this city Wednesday on a vagrancy charge. They asked a representative of the Gates, W. 8. Congdon, A. L. Weather- MURRAY’S BOSTON STORE Willimantic, Conn. OOLMOR = "{WIND-SAFE PORCH SHADES Beautifui. Effzcflw Durable [Pon'tiFlaplin the Wind MAKE YOUR PORCH COZY AND ATTRACTIVE Use Coolmor Shades Coolmor Porch Shades will help make your porch cool, attractive and comfortable. The porch is one of the im- portant corners of the house, and it should be properly arranged. Coolmor Porch Shades will solve the problem. 4 feet x 7 feet Ginches. ..... $2.75 6 feet x 7 feet 6 inches. .. ... $4.50 8 feet x 7 feet 6 inches. .. ... $6.00 10 feet x 7 feet 6 inches. . ... . $8.00 e et ] THE H. C. MURRAY CO. ‘When both went on the | election of delegates was taken up. The | - |to a climax at The | effect from last Menday. The per | the gational church Sunday evenis Gra The North and South Ends had their {Sraduating exercises y night in the town hall. There were nine from this end: Parker, Bsther rk, ‘William _ Flal Helen Wellwood, 1 Mrs. 8. = Eriras et ~ Mmty Affected by Storm. The rainy weather Wednesday came a mfll uhr 6 in the -w‘:;-ng in a severe rai ‘qurth of July Fund” The Liberty Cottage is the head- quarters for the campaign for $500 in this city for “Penhmg’. Fourth of g:lyeig‘nd. Mrs. l Carson will at the eottage evenings to receive subscriptions -and reports good pro- gress for Wednesday. Print Shep Grants In.ruu A general increase in the Hall and Bill Pmung Compeny o this city was announced at thé plant, ‘Wednesday. The “increase will affect all of the employes and will go into cent. has not been added on as yet. Silk Workers Get 10 Per Gent Raise. Notice was posted in the Windham Silk Company’s plant in this city, on Wednssday, that an increase in wages amounting to 10 per cent. was to go in- to effect next Monday, Jume 17. This is the second raise this year, the other one taking effect April first, and the in- crease is mush appreciated by the 150 employes in the plant. NO AGRICULTURAL COURSE AT WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL Local Scheol Board Has Been Netified to This Effect by State. The monthly sehool board meeting was held in the probate court in the town building on Wednesday, ev- ening with Mrs, Catherine Spaulding, F. E. Guiid, H. C. Lathrop, C. C. Case, H. Dion, George S. Elliott.and Superin- tendent E. A. Case present. Mrs. Spaulding reported that the state officials are trying to hire a man principal for the =~ Windham _ Stret| scheol. Principal Shattuck &f the school has resigned but the state au- thorities were going to have a woman prineipal, but the local school board made a protest with the foregoing re- sult. A communication from Assistant School Secretary H. C. Morrison at Hartford notifying the Willimantic school board that it would be impossi- ble to have the government agricul- tural course taught at the high school this yvear as only -three students have ;. entered. The appropriation allows for only three such courses in the state| and the registration in the local course does not warrant one here. H. B. Lathrop and W. A. Sweeney weer elected a committee to confer with the present school physician, Dr. Reardon about the amount of salary due the last school physician, Dr. Fred M. Smith, who enlisted. The meeting adjourned at S$.15 after a session: of fifteen minutes. COLCHESTER Wooster Ledge Confers Degree—Lib- erty Chorus Discontinues Rehearsals During Summer. Thomas P. Kinney returned Wed- nesday from a few days' visit in Bridgeport. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas 8. Clark and Sarah Chappell were friends in Norwich Tuesday. Degree Conferred. Wooster lodze, No, 10, F. and A. M., held a special communieation in Ma- sonic hall Tuesday evening. The third degree was conferred on one candi Gate. A junch was served after the work. A large number of out of town members were present. Prof. Earle F. Maloney was in New London Tuesday. Clayton D. Barton of Bast Hampton was a Colchester caller Tuésday. Mrs. Sarah J. Bingham was the guest Wednesday of relatives in Nor- wich. H William T. Curry and Bdward W. Jones of Lebanon were in town Tues- visiting . \ Prank Kunasheveky and sister were Norwich_visitors Wednesday. Miss Jennie Mintz has returned from a few daye visit in New London. Mrs. Leon Broder was a Willimantic visitor Tuesday. Miss Lottie Destin is visiting friends in Midaletown. Returns to South Carofina. Harold Porter returned to Camp Jackson, Columbia, 8. C., Monday af- ter a week's furlouch at his home on Pleasant street. ‘The Liberty chorus will discontinue rehearsals Burlng the summer. SOUTH COVENTRY Mrs. Mary Jameson Starts for Cafl- fornia—Town Sflunh' Graduation. Three zhfldnn were baptized in the Congregational church Sunday morn- , Walter Brooks and infamt sen returned home Friday from Williman- tic hospital. T Mrs, Mary QM aarted Friday to return to California after being in l‘own since January at the Morgan omestead. mc day was observed Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Traey returned home last week after spending the M ”:gma lecture in re was & ect Congre; Carpenter, Alice Kinney, four from the North End: 'B!uhyh Brown. Hans Annie Bohn, Camilla Nie! Republican Caucus Elects Convention Delegates—Capt. F, P. Todd Army Transport Surgeon—Captive Moose Dies—Lightning Shatters Tree — Teacher to Retire on Pension. The republican caucus held Wednes- day evening elected the following con- vention delegates: State—Harry E. Back, Alma For- cier, Ralph C. Young and M. L. Greig. Congressional--A. P. Woodward, L. ._{_.“ilkoflm Hector McConnell, James N. County—E. L. Darbie, C. E. Ayer, L. S. Barstow, H. S. Place. E. L. Darbie was chairman of the caucus, The.republican town committee as it has been made up for the past two years was reappointed. WELCOMED IN FRANCE Boys of Local Compa of Kindnes: Letters received here from Daniel- son boys who are members of D Bat- tery, 56th Artillery, formerly mem- bers of the Thirteenth campany, C. A. C.. tell of their being billeted in a quaint littie villagé in France. hun- dreds of vears old, the houses of stone and all about the place reminiscent of antiquity. The letters lay particular emphasis on two points—the kindness toward them of the long-suffering people of France and the naturai beauty of the country. All the boys seem particu- larly impressed by the welcome that has been extended to them by the neo- Fle of the villages in which they have been and of the efforts made by the population to make them feél at home in a strange iand. Members of the local organization zet along « particularly well ‘“over there” for many of them speak French fluently, it beins the language of their forebears. and others of them have a working knowledge of the language, so find their sphere of activities. linguis- tically, cansiderably extended, partic- ularly with the girls, as one of them writes. There is mention, too the letters of “vin rouge.” ac the boys call it, but this is forbidden them der the armv regulations (hou“h there are hints that regulations sometimes do not interfere with their indulging ever so slightly. The letters also mention the s health thst the b are enjoving, s Write Home Received. { upon to undergo very rigorous train- ing. Idlers Must Work For Government. Mills engaged on government work in the town of Killinzly are short of | help in some departments. fill these vacancies and thereby help toward the winninz of the war th some of Killingly's idlers who are res- istered men must seek places before uly 1 or be inducted immediately in- to military _service, no matter wh: their classification or order numbers. Army Transport Surgeon, Captain F. P. Todd, United Stat Medical Reserve Corps, Who wa @ practicing physician here at the time he entered the service, has been as- signed as an army transport sus and is now in that service, back and forth across the o on leaving here he Camp Devens and remained at that cantonment until recentiy. Rain Helped Gardens. A heayy rainstorm followed by showery weather and thunderstorms Zave all the surrounding territory a thorough wettinz down, Wednesday. Growers of zarden crops welcomed the rain, which has been badly needed. No Tidings of Adelard Barbesu. Relatives and friends here continued to scan the casualty lists for some mention of Private Adelard Barbeau, reported as missing in action April| 20, but he has not been reported as yet, through the International Red Cross, ag a prisoner in Germany. letter written by Private Healy, also of G company, 102nd In- izntry, makes mention of the fact tha Barbeau was missed after the now historic affair at Scheisprey in whi Private Healey also took part. CANADIAN MOOSE DEAD Animal Reared by Alexander Duha- mel Lived But Two Years in Cap- tivity, A Richard (i} The bull moose that was brought here from the wilds of northern Can- ada, about two years ago, by Alexan- der Duhamel, of Water street, is dead. This moose is believed to have been the only moose born in the northern wiles ever brought into this state and he proved a great curiosity at fairs i this part of the country .and at other events during tke time he was in_Mr. Duhamel's possession. The moose was caught by hunters while the animal was very young and grew up as a domesticated animal would. Mr. Duhame brought him here from Canada in a box car and has kept him in a stable off Water street. Long inactivity apparently had its effect upon him, thouch he was weil cared for by Mr, Duhamel, who made numerous efforts, but without suocess, to dispose of him. Graduated From Textile School. Wilfred Halle, son of Mr. and Mns. Joseph Halle of Cottage street, has been graduated from Bradford Tex- tile school, Fall River, where he has been studying for some time. now engaged in.governmert work at Fall River. Eugene Reed, student at Yale uni- versity, is at his home on High street for the summer vacation. . George A. Fiske of Lawrence was a visitor with friends in Danielson on ‘Wednesday. A number of Danielson people were at Providence Wednesday to attend the Barnum and Bailey circus The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church met with Mrs. G. O. Thom- as at her home on Maple strest Wed- resday afternoon. Recently a number of young men, not yet of draft age have enlisted in the Ninth Separate company, Daniel- JAY M. SHEPARD Suceseding Eimore & Shepara Funeral Director & Embalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Tel somnection DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST Removed to 715 Main St., W| imantie Homydamwipm Fhoos 4 DANIEL F. THOMAS H. KILLOUREY BROS. FUNERAL mmm AND EM- nu...n. Phone 200 {lady Assistant) son. ° Statute Revision Completed. The statute revision committee of Connecticut, of which Attorney Har- v B is a member, is nearing the end of the work upon which it hu mn earnestly engaged for many of the year for the pupils who are ‘(exz week brings the end school studving in the schools of Killingly. | vy, Lightning Strikes Tree. Lightning shattered a large tree on Orient Heights, during a storm of Wednesday afternoon. Teacher Will Be Pensioned. Miss Mary Smith, teacher of the geventh grade of the School street school, is retiring from service after teachin" for thirty-five years, all but three years in Killingly. She will be pensioned under the teachers’ pension law. Many Danielson members of Put- #am lodge of Elks will be at Friday evening to attend the Flag day ises arranged by the lodge. Signs stating that poisonous L terfal has been used in spraying shad It is to] as_assizned tol He is| in some of}; i i i | {rounding to: | Board Session of Medical Advisory Board ‘Wednesday—Rev, Anselam Mayotts} Chaplain of 103rd Infantry—North Grosvenordale Team to Play Man- hassets—Programme For Flag Day Exercises at Elks’ Ludg'u Mrs. W. J. Bnrthtt has been a visi- tor in Hartford. The medical advisory board was in session Tuesday in Elks' hall, passing upon a number of cases, There is to be a meeting of the Parent-Teachers' association at the high school this evening. Registrants May Enlist. % Under a ruling received here Tues- day, young men who registered June 5 for military service will be given permission to enlist in the naval or marine service. Oscar Rich has been confined to his home by illness. Gas to Cost More. The new advanced gas rates recent- ly announced for this city become ef- fective next week. Rev. Clarence F. Gifford, Fall River, has been visiting relatives in . this city. Rev. Walter B. Williams of Daniel- son will preach the sermon at the Sunday services at Wood- Academy stock next Sunday. A" number of Putnam students Who are in various eastern coilezes will return to their homes here this week or the early part of next week. Pomfret War Rally. A war rally is scheduled to be held in Pomfret June 24, at which time the | Liberty chorus will sing. At a meeting of superior court Judges in Hartford, Attorney Charles L Torrey of this city was appointed rublic defender for Windham county. Putnam men who have business en- gagements in Boston today will make it a point to get a look at the Blue Devils, wlo are in Bdston for two days, The Queen Quality baseball team of Boston that is to play here next Sunday is rated the fastes; semi-pro- fessional team in New England. Young ladies who have been attend- larot school at Thomp- the school havine elosed for the sea Chaplain of the 103rd. nembers of agreed to fo; a pericd of 40 Morster Ioer themain line <ome- time ago continue to prova wonderful {0 versons who observe tha dnormous- Iy Tonz t Liberty Eond 3 of Liberty ued last summer w! idend that is vday of this Presenta coupons at the Fink will brinz payment in cash. Another very heavy rain storm on Tuesday did something toward mfl. ng up the water shortaze th during May. ene wore pn benefited by the storm. No, Grosvencrdaic-Manhasset. The North Grosvenordale ba tesm will ba h ¢ to play a relurn game with the Manhassct team at Manhasset field. Large Third Degree Class. Carg." council, K. of C., has a large of candidates preparing to. re- *he third degree. The- Putnam eil is now the la; in this sec- tior. of eastern Connecticut cludes members from all Q FLAG DAY PROGRAMME Arranged by Putnam Lodge of Elks| For Friday Evening. The programme for the observance of Flag day by the members of Put- m Jodge of Tlks has been arranged | followows: ~ Evening: Singing of Siar Spangled Banner, audience: troductory exercises, exalted rul officers of the grange; praer, history of the flag, Lucusi n; 4 ’\Terriam altar service, exalted ruler and officers: singing of Auld Lang Syne; officers and members; Elks' tribute to the flag, Waiter J. Bart- lett; melodies, Southern Airs. Fay's crchestra, which will play during the evening: recitation, Miss Ruth Bai lett: address, Judge - Alexanaer W. Creadon, Hartford; singing, America. CLASS 1 WEEK to be Engaged Reviewing Questionnaires For Re-classification, Etc, The week of June 17 has been ap- pointed as Class I'week and the local board, as will the more than 1500 oth- er such noards throughout the coun- try, will be engaged in reviewing questionnaires of registered men, with 4 view to advancing the classification of as many men as possible who are now in Class 2B, Class 3, divisions A, B and C. and Class 4A. Deferred classifications that appeared unwar- ranted upon review and close scrutiny will be withdrawn and the men placed in Class 1. This work 1s being ordered by the provest marshal general and is in- tended to comb out men who have more deferred classifications than they were entitled to receive. Throughout the country thie review is expected to produce,mary thousands of additional men for Class 1. Of the total registrants throughout the country the average in Class 1 is .7 per cent. Only a slight increase ,n the members of Ciass I in this dis- rict will bring its Class 1 up to the country-wide average. Just how many advancements can be made this district members of the bhoard are un- able to say, amd the number canrot be accurately kmown until after the work assizned for next week has been accomplished. PLAINFIELD How the Town Stands in War Stamp Sales—Grammar School Graduation Wednesday—Bowlers to Roll For Friswell Cup. Harold Burke, Joseph Dayon and Fdgar Dupuis were in Providence on ednesday and attended Barnum & Bailey's ecircus. James Dey who resigned as fireman in the electric power plant, is now in the employ of Leon Frink. War Stamp Sales. The total war stamps sold in Plain- field is $12.175.96 instead of $11,000. Moosup sold $19,377.31 which is much more than Plainfleld’s amount. Cen- tral Village, much smaller- than Wau- regan, sold $7,375.95 which Wauregan was only able to sell 3584164 The total amount for the three villages is trees in Danielson haye been put about where needed, by workers n the state moth crews. : | Tee, 2 e | Dottor json_6, James MeNultv | 4. William Rooth | Examination For $44704.61. ‘The town of Plainfield’s quota is $150,000. Ri Provost and his father, W. C. Provost were callers in Providence Wednesday. Grammar Scheol Graduation. The Plainfield grammar school held graduatlon Wednesday motning. Cecil Dutler made a short address to the ciass before dismissal. The following rupils were graduated: Walter Dough- erty, Charles - Brelsford, Blanche Starkweather, Paul Peltier, Wiifred Lester, Curtis Phillips, Henry Jodoin, Ralph Hopkins. Lorella McAvoy and Loranda Hebert. Mr. Butler distrib- uted the diplomas to the,various pu- pils. Advised to Buy Coal. g Local people have been advised by the pastors of the churches and by the superintendent of the Lawton Mills, to put in a good supply of coal early. Superintendent A. Pimer of the Adams Express of New London was a caller in Plainfield Wednesday. Mr. A. Wood and family are mov- ing to Bishop's Crossing. Sharpshooters’ Scores. The Plainfield Rifie club held a con- test in Krauss' hall Tuesday even- i Georze Hutchinson was at the liead of the list. The scores follow: George Hutchinson. Sr., 137; Lawrence Krauss 235 Henry Enaling 280: John Wilfred Allard, 237; Frank o oar Howard' Upten 229; Isadore Mereier, 229: George Hutchin- son. Jr. Carl’ Mathewson, 220; Edward 210: William Cant- well, Frank Evans 218. A large number-of the local people attended Barnum & Bailey’s circus in Providence Wednesday. Paul _Southard was a Providemee caller Wednesday. Ensling was in Norwich en ng For Norwich Cup. The Plainfield Bowling club will hold a contest Saiurday for the cham- onshin cup. to be given by William % ell of Norwich. Seme very close will be played. The champlon- 7 {ship cup is held by John Jinks. The scores will be 21 up. The following scores were made last week. John Jenks 0, Sidney Paine 7; Thomas Wood 7, Frank Barne 3; Charles Hea- den 5, Sidney Walker 3; T. Tarkin- Tom Rhodes T, Bromiey 7, William Hurst 7, T. V. Geddon 3 2, D. Radcliffe Turcotte 7 Houle William seph Taylor 5 Leathers 2, John Hargraves Royle 2, Zeck Tetlow John Kaye : Frank Kershaw 4, Hargraves 4, Jo- A. Hilton ceph Bromle: Josep! 3. Undergo Miner Operation. Misses May and Irene Evans, who | were operated on for tonsilitis at the Backus hospital, Norwich, last Friday, expect to be up and around the last of the week. BALTIC For Local Postmaster- ship to Be Held at Norwich July 10 —Salary $1,300, At the request of the postmascer general the United States Civil Ser- vice Commission “as announced an examination 40 be held at Norwich July 10, 1918, for the pesition of post mastér ‘at Baltic. This office has an annual compensation of $1300. To be eligiblc for this examination n applicant must be a citizen of the Tnited States, must actually reside within the delivery of the offite and have so resided at the time the pres- ent vacancy cccurred. Applicants muset have reached their twenty-first but mot their sixty-fifth hirthday on the date of the examina- tion. Application Form 304 and full ip- fcrmation conecerning the requirements of the examination may be seéured from tge postmaster at the place of vacancy or from the Civil Service Commission, Washirgton, D. C. Ap- plications should be properly executed and filed with the ion at Washington, D. C., in time to arfange for the examination of the applicant. Visitors During the Week—Children's Concert at Line Church. David Brooks and family of Provi- dence visited friends here last week. Mrs. William Young of Baltic spent the week end with her sister, Minnie Allen. Frank O. Plummer was in Spring- field the past week. Mrs. Iola Brayton is slowly recover- ing from her accident, although not able to come home. G Arthur W. Logee and family of Dan- ielson were Sunday visitors at George C._Spooner’s. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henderickson of Packer spent Sunday at their farm here. Fred Cole and family spent the week end at Hopkins Mills. Miss May Labee of Providence was a Sunday visiter at, F. O. Plummers. H. H. Crowell and family and George €. Spoomer motored to Providenoce on ‘Wednesday. Moves to Farm. William R. Spooner has moved from | Hartford to the farm here. Children’s Concert. The childrens’ coneért Sunday at the Line church wes well attended and the program was excellent. Miss Annie Andm Spént the week her Mrs. Try D.D.D. for Eczema A Liquid %Vash for Skin Disease .} George Beard's JEWETT CITY Harry T. Sayles Writes to Aunt Pachaug of His Experiences Frange. "THE KEYSTONE STORE, Dasison,Con. in in Mrs, Andrew Cheseboro of P.c;illll has received the following letter from her nephew, Harry T. Sayles, fro somewhere in France: May 17, 1218, Dear Aunt Lena:— m Another day's duties are ended and I will write you a few lines before dark to let you know I am well 1 am in a small village where farming is the general occupation. The houses are not scattered on each and every farm over here, like, tance away. like to be near together. but are in villages with the farm lind eome dis- I guess'the ¥rench reople This has been a real warm day, but the climate isn't far_ahead of Con- necticut right he; g planted at not seen any signs, at birches, beech, pine the most cominon trees. almost altogether built of stone. Have twice been in but just now am nmot distance of the artillery. Barn swallows are numérous. Thé French language is just abo as mueh a mysigry Haven't received least. Potatoes are up, this n't grown. Have | White and popiar. are Houses aré the trenches, within hearing ut as ever to me. ch mail yet. Seven Jetters and wo packages is all 6o far. My regiment is Co. E, Ninth infantry, ‘America) E. F. France. 1 hazdly know just what to write about; what I suppose would interest would be to know that the war wi ended. But I know as little about as anyone. Sincerely, you mos® a8 it HARRY. STAFFORD Rocent Weddings—Mr, and Mrs, H. | M. P. Brooks te Reside in Flori da —Red Cross Members Instructions. Mrs. E. C. Pi returned *0 Bridgeuort with Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Oreutt. after several days. Miss Margaret Keefe is making go éntertaining them ~for od recovery from an operatian pérform- ed for J. | pital. Mr. appendicitis, at Johnson ana _Mrs. moved to Ha Chandier will George Cahill ford. Mr. 2nd Mrs. have the remt in house, vacated W, them. Recent Weddings. Campbell Park at_Waterbury, Angus Tussday, Elizaheth and Mrs. John C) Miss Helen Leonard, daughtér Myron Leonard, and Ensign Kibbe Somers, wera married May 25th, To Reside in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. , spent_several days and Mrs. F. J. Glover, Mr. and M Brooks have sold their home hos- have Ars. by marrted | Miss Mercia Clayton, daughter of Mr. vton of that city. of of by . H. Pufier at the home of the Springfield and expect to make thelr home at Null Springs, Florida, where they will go after visiting friends. Hatch—Andrews. Miss Ruth. Lee Andrews and Roval Bliss' Hatch were married at the home of the bride, only the two families being present. Rev. F. A. Manderson performed the ceremony. After a short wedding trip they. will make their home at Hydeville in the house recently purchased of Leon B. Chase. . Hatch is a progressive farmer. His bride has been at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Andrews, since attending Simmons coilege. Migs Helen Anderson has been the guest of her parents at Suncock, X. Much Werk By Red Cross. During May the work dome by the local branch of the Red Cross was as followe: Surgical dressings. 1324: hospital shirts, -26; pajama suits, 16; socks, 35 pairs: sweaters, 9. Whiton—Thompson. Mrs yra_Lillian Thompson and Charles ‘A. Whiton were married on May 29th, at No. 3 Green street, Mon- son. ~ The ceremony- was performed in the presence. of members- of the family, by Re \,eergn Penniman. USQUE PAJGH M , Rev. Mr. Kinney of preached at the church hm morning and at West Kingston in the aftérnoon. Mr. Mrs. Chanpeli of Westerly were visitors at Caroline Palmer Sua- day afternoon. Dr, Kenyon was a business caller in Providence Sunday. Rev.'C. H. Palmer supplied the pal- pit at Hope Valley Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kenyon and son Archie visited relatives in Providenes Sunday. Mrs. C. C. Kenyon_entertained_hee sisters from Peace Dazle over Sums day. Bradford Sutton was a visitor at Hillsdale Sundav_afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reynolds vis. jted relatives at Kingston Sunday. Ameng those from West Kingston who attended church here Sunday wére Mr. ahq Mrs. O. W. Sherman and Mrs. Richard Briston. Mrs, L, Suttons of Providence is vis- iting Mrs. €. D. Kenvon. Franklin Machine Company ovion 187 Founders Machinists ufacturers of HARRIS-COR- e ENGINES, Engine. Repaire Shafting, Hangers, Pulleys, Bear- ings, Couplings, Ciutches. Providence, R. I Tel phcnel: Brooks last week with Mir. rs. in Lerge stock always on hand. General Mill Repairs. 3 Special machinery of all kinds, $15.00 — $16.50 White Flannel Trousers $6.00 Shirts for work or play $1.00 — $1.50 CYR BUILDING DANIELSON CHURCH COMPANY