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Today is Clerk’s Day In this city, “practically all the local stores will be closed. As usual the stores have 'been closed Thursday afternoons this and when it came time foi ¢ Day, it was decided to mak 2 permanent affair. The merchants fat a meeting decided to have Clerks’ on the Thursday ' nearest August 20, which is today this year. There will ihe no'excursion as.there has been i *the past, but many of the clerks art for small/automobile parties w\-fla of ceremonies. Seated in the sanctu- ary were priests from surrounding places. As the body was removed from the Academy chapel it was, followed by the reverend mother and Sisters from the four houses of the Sisters of Char- ity. At the church the Gregorian requiem mass was sung by St Mary's choir. At the grave, prayers were said by Father Roland and Fath- er Dessureault. The . bearers _were Charles Charron, Eugene Diox, Frank Nolan and Thomas Sullivan, all ~ of Baltic, Burial was in the Sisters' lot in St. Mary’s cemetery, Baltic. r e n e dent; vice president, Costcllo Lippitt; secretary, F.'C. Baker; treasurer, Van R. Wheeler of Providence; executive committee for three years, Henry M. Randall of Brooklyn, M. C. Walter of Willimantic, William = H. Grout of Providence and A. H. Anthony of Jew- ett City. R. M. Stanley read a Forestry Leaf- let, printed by order of the executive committee, and signed by the tree committee’ of their appointing: W. W. Gordon, Hazardville, president; C. E. Colver, Gales Ferry, secretary; A. H. Anthony, Jewett City; W. H. Grout, Providence. This tree committee, after receiving suggestions from A. E. Moss, Company C of the Seventy-Fourth Regiment, Camp Devens, which con- tains many Willimantic men, will run ia bemefit dance in this city soon for Willimantic Camp Ground ithe purpose of raising money for th “established there is no camp fund an {the boys wish to establish ome before {leaving for France. The date has not been set. It will probably be held 1 !the state armory. The local exemption board has re- ceived no further orders about the con- ‘tingerit of men who are to leave for is not known ‘whether this district will have to fur- nish any men for the September calls, which are for Connecticut, 150 color- ia, July 27. It ed men and 600 ywhite men for Cam Devens, and 500 limited service me for Camp Upton. the training camps, but there are large number of limited service men. . ‘There are less than ten colored quali fled men in the district, also. William Samepski pleaded guilty t intoxication and breach of the peacs in the police court, Wednesday morn ing. His wife who made the complaint said that she gave him some mone: to buy wood with, but instead h bought liquor, and when he came hom threatened ta kill her. He was sentenc ed to forty-five days in jail. George H. Foster, 62, of died at the Hartford hospit in Hopkinton, R. T, September 1885. the son of Nathan and Abbie (Harris) Foster. He had lived in Leb. anon for some time, where he was farmer. He is survived by his wife, Sarah E. (Gardner) Foster, and three daughters and a son, Mrs. Myron C. Foster, Edith Phelps Foster and Edwin Dan- Peckiam, Christie Haskins felson _Foster of Lebanon, and Joh Rush Foster.of South Manchester. The funeral of Daniel S. Clark wa: held at his late home on Foad Wednesday afternoon at 2 o' clock. Rev. C. Harley Smith of thi city officiated §. Moore, formerly of this city. Th jeamp fund. As the company was just At the present time, there are about enough 1A men to re- place those who have been rejected at Lebanen, Wednes - day morning. The deceased was born 19, Windham ted by Rev. Robert ‘Willimantic Camp Ground, Aug. 22— The morning half hour of worship yesterday was held in the tabernacle at 815 and was conducted by Rev. R. E. Bigbee of Portland, whose theme was the Subject of Prayer. He read the prayer of Solomon at the dedica- tion of tte foimple at Jerusalem. He then called on Rev. E. F. Studley of Manchester to read Paul's prayer for the Ephesians, andRev. C .C. Tib- betts of Uncasville to réad the prayer of James. Mr. Bisbee commented on‘ them and quoted from a modern book on prayer, concluding with remarks on whom fo pray for. It was thought we should pray that the kaiser should see the error of his way. The forencon lessons of the Epworth league institute went on as usual W. H. Easton continued his talk on Bible Study, dwelling especially upon the poetry to be found in the scriptures. Rev. J. H. Newland, pastor of Trinity M. E. church, Norwich, and the previ- ous district superintendent, had the | period from 9.40 to 10.30. His many friends were pleased to greet him and to hear his excellent instruction on Personal Evangelism. He maintained that Christ was a personal evangelist, seeking men and women one by ome, and that it was our duty and privilege to look up sick, needy and unsaved persons with loving personal appeal. A lively discussion followed his, lec- ture, participated in both by preachers and laymen. During the next period Rev. G. E. Mpssman of Brockton was instructor in Foreign Missions. At 1 p. m. at the New London house Miss Thatcher led the children's meet- ing. At the same hour Rev. O. E. Newton of Gales Ferry condueted the meeting at the Stafford Springs cot- tage. The annual meeting of the cottage holders was held in the New London house prior to that of the camp meet- ing association, the president, Jason Randall, in the chair. A. R. Newell of Rockville, the secretary, being absent, Mfss Helen Dyson of East Orange, N. o d n D n a o e v e e a n s assistant state forester, has set out on the camp ground and in an estab- lished nursery more than 1,300 trees, ranging from five inches to twenty feet in height. to take the place of the chestnuts and other trees now rapidly dying. The varieties are beech, black birch, Norway pine and spruce, red oak and pine, Douglas fir and white pine. Ore dollar is levied upon each cottage on the grounds to cover the necessary expense incurred. The report of the treasurer, Van R. Wheeler of Providence, which follows, shows the association to be in fair} condition, although there is a net in- debtedness of some $250, most of which is in the form of a loan from the Merchants’ National bank: Receipts—Balance from last year, $23.83; ground rents and taxes, $1,- 24273} collections, $202.82: contribu tions, '$2; rent of White cottage, $15; electricity, $74.34; receipts of barn, $33.80; transfer of baggage, $34.20; receipts of bakery, $350.39; sale of wood, $97.25: two electric meters, $6; saje of lamps, $1.60; privileges, $5; interest on deposits, $7.. loan from Merchants' bank, §225; total, $2,321.52. Expenditures—Ministerial -supplies, board, etc., $89: music, $15; supplies for bakery, $383.17; superintendent’s salary, $525; police, $16; insurance, $98.13; taxes, $224.85; sawing wood, $18; sanitary labor, $48; electrici $142.07; supplies for barn, $109: sundry’ bills for supplies, $16.90; jrint- ing, $7.30; two electric meters, $6; labor on roads, $24.60; Hurley & Grant sundry bills, $12.10; shoeing and wason repairs, $34.15; order of committee, general labor, $40.50; three fire ext guishers, $34.50; harness repairing, $4.75; plymbing, $16.93; electric bulbs, $3.85; interest on loan, $3.75: expense of committee, $7.18; trees, labor and freight, $138.¢ B. Willard, allow- ance on closets, $35; Willimantic fire department, §: donation to recrea- tion ground, $22.14; loan Merchants' National bank, $200; expense of treas- urer, $.147; balance on hand in bank, $2.86; total, $2,321.52. Accounts pavable Four months | note at Merchants’ National bank, due Oct. 1, $2: sundry u u d t t t u worst, ¢ 3 id bills ne e|)., was chosen secretary Dro tem.|'sss’sa ‘jois e e bearers were Georze E. Hinman, | President Randall ofened the meeting | $oc: B0l NG Charies Bradley, William P. Allen. | with prayer. The report of the last|gozigs’ inaebalicss. | Eusyis Hanna, Samuel Chesbro and | meeting s read. ‘ S NGenunte ERSERIALY D P . Frank Alpaugh. Interment was in the | There were fifteen delegates chosen | * e PR MWillimantic cemetery. Arrangement ) €s paid for cottagers, $203; cottagers'|various leagues on the district now |yard of any railroad or be upon the 3 Enepara ¢ Of Funeral Director 1.\ Mre, T, B Colver, Manchester: Mt | tax for new trees, approsimately, $170; |in_service here or overseas. track or right of way of any railroad O s o i o T aras CoTb | corar s, Rev. W. H. Easton of Providence,|or ride, drive, or lead any beast on of the Accdemy of the Holy Family,|Mr. Jacob Beits, Mre. James Purdy, |, Jason L. Randall called attention|Was (he prescher last svemipe, 1S Sack Shel be fhel, ot more ey o e oty FamilY | Mra. W. . Rurlingham, Mics Aadic|to the fact that {his was the sixih | Dméirict Superitendent Scrivener | than ftty dollars, or imprisoned no Joseph's hospital, were held Wednes- | Webber. Miss Flora Smith and Frank |[and last vear of the presidency of |especially emphasized the coming of|more than 30 days, or both. Every sta- @y morninz in Baltic. Funeral ser. |Allen, all of Willimantic; Miss Alice|the district superintendent, Rev.|the resident bishop of New England,) Lo agent of any such company, who iy, morning in altic. Funeral ser.| A rons, Rocton: Mre Tulis Hute Souch | Georse G. Serivener, and moved 4 |Ddwin. Holt Hughes D. D. Bishoo|shall have information of a violation e e 8 e Mol | N anehestor.. Mre. &, Or ‘Bonton, New | CClmittee on resolutions. Rov, T. C, | Hughes is a remarkable preacher, and | of any provision of this section shall $mn high mass in the church of the|London: Mrs. E. 8. Bronell, Manches. | Eaker, R. N. Btanley and Mrs. Cos-|ie to speak Friday aMerncon and| forthwith nolify & erand juror or oth- Immaculate Conception. Rev. Roland | {eF, antl Miss Helen Dyson of East Or- | tello Lippitt were ‘appointed. = The|evening. I Nl | oo SEns Uil e el By csntion, Hev. Rownd| S members present by a. unanimous ris-| Miss Mabel McKinley, of Norwich, | which offence shall have been com- golebrant. Rev. 1. Mathews of Waures| The annual meeting of the camp|INE Vote expressed thelr apprecia-|is in shars of the ice cream and|mitied. i i i B R O T | itng"oial /gsting of the CAMP Ition of brother Scrivener's services, |Confectionery department at thewest| Chicf of Police Grimshaw said Tuss- this city sub-deacon, snd Rev. Fred-{o'clock yesterday morning In the Ni. |, The meeting then adjourned, subject | e7d of the boarding house this season. | day afternocn that he wished to im- erick Dessurcanlt of Occum the master | antic house on Wesley. circle. The |, the call of the District Superinten- | Mrs. Clarence Boynian, of Merwich, | pross Mpon e BullC of Dgnielson ! aster | o e on, Wesley circle. The | i 15, spending a few days at camp. that this law must be enforced. BISURAT MAGN For Dyspepsia, Indigestion Heartburn, Belching, Sour Aci Stomach, Gas in Stomach, etc., tak a teaspoonfu! of Bisurated Magnesi in a haif glass of hot water after eat. ing. Is safe, pleasant and harmles: 1o use and gives almost instant relief It neutralizes stomach acidity ED Eweetens the food contents so that di gestion is easy and painless. JAruggists everywhere. DANIEL F. THOMAS H, KILLOUREY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EM BALMERS 88 Union St, Williman Conn. Phone 29C iLady Assistant) " DR F. C. JACKSON DENTIST lemaved te 715 Main 8t, Willimanti Hours—4 o m t 8 3 m, JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmore & Shepard Funeral Director & Embalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistan: ESIA and Sold by Phone 44 Tel. connection s [ to represent the cottage holders, v and opened the meeting Jason 1. Randall, presi- of the co e h ers” meeting, called reports s secretary, Miss Helen Dyson, to read the Goings of the cottage holders’ meeting. members of the meetinz of the asso- ciations It was carried. Certain matters of the cottage hold- ) ers were referred to the ground com- e . T. C. Baker, secretary of the tion, then read .the reports of the various meetings of the executive committee held at'different times dur- s f. C|ing the past year. The report was|Simpson avenue. accepted. . Mrs. E. R. Smith, of Brooklyn, with | R. M. Stanlev and Rev. E. F. Stud- | her three children, Earl, Roberf, and | ley of Manchester and J. L. Randall | Elinor, oceupy the cottaze of Arthur =|of Groton were appointed nominating | Root, Boston, 18 Haven street. , | committee by the chair and retired. Mrs. D, G. Ashley, widow of Rev. Van R. Wheeler brought in the re- |D. G. Ashley, has been at the Uncas- port of the treasurer in the form of | ville house, since .fune, and will Te- printed slips which were passed |main until after camp meeting. around among those present. The re- port was accepted, The matter of combining the Bp- worth league institute and camp meet- ing for another vear, upon motion of F. C. Baker, was unanimously car- ried. The nominating committee brought in the eame list of officers for the en- suing year as last, and the secretary was instructed to cast a ballot for those named, viz.: President, the district superinten-|latter is played this season by Miss | Bast Hampton. o Laura M. Flage of Abbot's Run, R.| At the same hour the first meeting L Mies' Capile Baicefiaro en [in “the Stafford Sprinss cottage _on Gm Ib organist several seasons, and is the | eslev Circle was held, led by Rev. ,y I | ciighier of Secrctary Baker, is study- |John Miller, of West Thompson. Ano: use ing at the Chicago University this | ther was held there at 6 o'clock, led M summer. She teaches in Pennsvi- |y Rev. F. Chamberlain, of Berkeley, 4 venia. = o : e ang Mrs H. Gordon, Nor-| Miss Ruth Olive Halford, of Bos- mfi‘-’f'flwia![flfl:-_ wich, are occupying their pleasant | ton, held the Quiet Hour at the same fadod b, fox v Lnfl..u.gn cotiage on Prospect avenue. Oid |time at the Recreation Ground 5 dre. Generone Xgay et S hetard e preacher of Tuesday evening oy to . PRl Wit Nepmr ), | ooory, floots 1h frontas 1t does before | o hs H oS ron' B, Genter of . New Murray’s Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN. STORE CLOSED TODAY—CLERKS' DAY Specials In Palmolive Requisites For perfect cleanliness Palmolive is an essential aid to every- one’s toilet. No other requisite is like it—no other is so nat- ural in its cleaning process, long been famous as cleansers. This week, through the are able to offer you the following combinations at worth- for Palm.and Olive Oils have co-operation of the makers, we 1 tube Palm Olive Cold Cream— Value cake Value 1 Palm Otive 1 box Palm Olive Talcum Powd bes wder ................ veaeea. 258 1 _cake Palm Olive Soap— Value ....... . 15¢ Total ceesireieeasaaineas. 408 SPECIAL 24c groung rents and taxe: [ 1917, $42; tax- Grove Gratings. O. H. Stanton, of Preston, is here for the week. Mrs, R, B. Purinton, East Hartford, and her daughter, Katherine and Mar- ion are at the cottage of Mrs. M. H. Rev. F. C. Baker moved the report|Adams, New London, 16 Haven ave- |{Onul at Mexico C“"SJ""" to:1917 be accepted, and the members”who |nue. he Bell_fub Gme, position . In.ithe were_elected delegates made vott John Hawkins, Jewett City. came|Danish West indies. Last fall he » his cottage on Simpsen avenue, esterday. Mrs, Frank Chamberlain has return- ed from a trip of two days to Gur- le;vil!e, her husband’s former par- ish, Rev, W, D. Woodward, Attawaugan, occupies a room the week at the cottage of Rev. Chamberlain, 3 At the Tuesday evening service ap- Rose has been down in southern New from an illness. He has sold procured another Prescott, which has a heavier volume of tone than the| former, and it makes a fine pipe or- gan pedal to the reed instrument The Mrs, Jacob Betts' has heen at: her commodious cottage, 13 Mystic ave- nue, since the sixth of Mav and is to stay till Jate in the autumn. The M Eaton of Monson, are occupying their cottagy avenue, for the se: son. At Rest-A-While, Arthur R. New- ell's cottage, Rockville, are Mrs. Julius H. Newell, Rockville; Mrs. James P Collison, Woonsockef, her dauhter, Ruth and sons, Waldo and George; also Mrs. M, A. Colburn, of the same city. Mrs. R. W. Brewster, of Williman- tic, is at her cottage, 3 Mystic ave- nue, for the season. Rev. R. §. Moore. of New Bedford, and formerly of Willimantic. attended the funeraly of Daniel S. Clark, near the Camp Ground entrance, yesterday afternoon, previous to £oing his Bible reading in the grove. At the Uncasville cottaze on Church Circle are Mrs. A. J. Phillips, Uncas- ille, ‘the care taker, Mre. Mary Wood- Mrs_Mary J. Wright, Mi Builard, of Montville, of Waterfor Mrs. W. C. Stephens and daughter Marjorie, and Mrs. Allen and daugh- ter. Flouse, of Nervon, and Mrs. D. J. Ashiey, The Bible reading of Moore, as usual, sized avdience. The weather was per- fect. The cool breeze swept through the tabernacle. Praver was offered by | Rev. J. A. Wood, of North Grosvenor- dale The district suverinten: made the announcements. A ma Doris Ada C.. Williamson, Rev, R. S:. drew cut a good change is made in the programme of preaching, Rev. W. H. aston was to preach last evening the place of Rev. G. E. Mossman, who preaches tonight. Dr. Moore gave his address on “The Heroism that Persists ality and be just not conform to type. subscribe to wrong though it cost them who had promoted them to high offi- ce. Compromise is the badge of cowardice, truth; Jesus has suffered His Passion again. aftitude toward hinder an Soldier of the Cross was sung as the nounced the benediction. address at the raising of the serviee flag of the Epworth ~League taurant, and who town of Preston in the state legisla- ture a few years ago, has Luther K. Zabriskie who for the past year has been United States vice- history of thse “Virgin Islands of the United Zabrickie was vice-consul at Moscow, Russia, and the previous four years ho held a simiar offics at eru. ren, R. I, Rev. C. C. Tibbetts, of un- casville, Rey. W. H, Bath, of South Manchester, Rev. J. R. Miller, of West Thompson, Rev. W. H. Dunnads, of Burnside, ‘Willimantic, holders was held at the New London peared for the first time this season |0USe after the afternoon services the veteran bass-viol player, John | Luesday. The president Jason L. W. Rose, of Somth Windham. - air | Randall occupied the chair, and Arthur Newell, of Rockville, was sec- Jersey for three Woeks recuperating [Tolafy. Delegates were chosen 4s us: S [na famous Prescott double bass, but has | Camp Meeting association to be held season was held at | P. M. Tuesday, led by Miss Florence ~ fresh ~ milk, cook in 10 te /. —toasted “just right.” =80 Sweet they require little or no sugar. - =—equally good with or_condensed ARMOURS CORN FLAKES ‘Trade supplied by the Armour Grain- Company Chicago Remember, Armour’s Qats 5 winules After the offering was taken based on the hird chapter of Daniel. Most men are in hondage because willing to pay the price of free- dom. The hardest thing for a man 0 do is to preserve his own individu- himsel?. Daniei liree, shows us three smen who would They would not heir life. heir best They had to friend, g0 agaivst Nebuchadnezzar, Sometimes men think they are actful when they are not truthful. ‘Wherever men have suffered for King Nebuchadnezzar did_his but God did His best Your truth may help or immortal soul. And I a 3t Dr. Serivener sing hymn, pro- Dr. Moore also made 2 patriotic at 6 vclock. The stars indicated the num- Jer of young men belonging to the A. D. Zabris! whe runs the res- represented the a son,| published an interesting descriptive States.” In 1315-1916 Mr. Callao, The late arrivals among the min- isters are Rev. F. H. Spear, of War- Rev. C. Harley Smith, of Rey. R. E. Bisbee, of Portland, Rev. E. F. Studley, of Man- | chester. The annual meeting of the cottage to_the annual meeting of the | at 9 a. m. Wednesday. The first children’s meeting of the Thatcher, of London. At 6:15 the “Quiet Hour” was ob- served with a meeting held near the recreation groundg and led by Miss Ruth Halford, of Boston Monday even- ing. At 7 o'clock the audience gathered in the Auditorium where Bro. Scriv- ener led a fifteen minute praise serv- ice. Praver was then offered by Hev. C. Harley Smith, of Willimantic, Rev. F. C. Baker preached upon I will now turn aside and see this great sight. Moses was human in his in- terest in the unusual. Let us, too, turn aside, and set why the bush is not burned. Curiosity is not neces- sarily meddlesome. 1t lies at the ba- sis of all investigation and progress. Had Moses gone on his beaten paths, the world wonld have been the loser. God encouraged Moses' curiosity, and the burning bush became a voice. It pays to inguire into the deep thinzs of God. God directed Moses' curios- ity, and taught him to distinguish between the natural and supernatural. God revealed himself to Moses. The latter was afraid with reverent awe. God then gave him a great com- mission. Ged does not do great things for us to comceal them, to sel- fishly enjoy them, but to use for His glory and the good ef man, The organist this season is Miss Laura M. Flagg, of Abbott's Run, R. I,-who filled the same place a few years ago when Ernest Naftzger was chorister. Miss Carrie Baker, who has been organist here for several seasons, is at the summer schpol of Chicago University. She has been teaching in Edinboro, Pa., the past year. Tuesday evening a meeting of the executive committee was held in the Bethel and F. H. Bushness of Norwich Town, was inted police- man for the week, and sworn in by R. M. Stanley, of Highland Park. Wilfred and Rath Baker were ap. pointed ‘to look after the daily mail _THE H. C. MURRAY CO. at the. store. LYME The community was shocked Monday morning to hear that Mrs. George Tif- fany Wood, who had been suffering from mental trouble for the past year, Leend Wood, who is in the service, an aged mother and a brother, Charles Tiffany. nesday and was private, was calling on old friends first of the week. L. Ingalls sympathize with them in the loss of their little one. a guest at the Belfry. vi New Jersey, Mrs. were callers at a former pastor and Miss May Neble The funeral was held Wed- ‘William Warren, a former resident, here the The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Zenkie of Philadelphia is ss May Noble of New York is ing Miss Marjorie Lord. Dr. and Mrs. Percival Morrell of Mrs. Jennie Martin and Fannie Lyman of _Westbrook C. M. Tiffany’s last Monday. Rev. E. B. Haines of East Windsor, of the Hamburg church, will preach there next Sunday, 1l sing. DANIELSON The following notices have been posted around the station: Every per- son who shall, without right. be upon or attach hin f to any engine or car upon the track of any railroad, or oc- cupy or be upon any part of the plat- form or grounds of any station or Harry Coffey heard ‘from Private Wellington Bifgood, who is stationed at Paris Island, South Carolina. He has been transferred to different bar- racks. He had to walk about twenty miles to his new barracks with a fif! pound pack on his back One of his companions was killed just before he rote by a bayonet, while &t prac- ce. Various Matters. The High School building on Broad street is getting a new coat of paint which it badly needed. Miss Beatrice Maynard has just re- turned from a ten days’ vacation at Oakland Beach. She.will resume her duties at the Orpheum theatre. The officers of the Ninth Separate Company, Conaecticut State Guard, had an officers’ school at the state ar- mory Tuesduy evening. Instruction in | interior guard duty was given the non- icommissioned officers. A great ta on camping was a featare of the ev- ening. William Panta; to Providence Tt trip. Alfred Reed and wife went to Willi- mantic on Wednesd: Charles Hale had and wife motored day, on a business card from Ly- man Cross saving that he had just leit Virginia. He said he was in the best of heaith and expected to leave New York soon for over there. John Marland now in the Merchant Marine. is here from South America. He brought with him a small monkey. He had many exciting incidents on his trip. William Robbins and L. R. Good- w rce men for the 20-Mule Team Borax were in town Wednes- day. The mule team is dme in Dan- ielson this (Thursday) afternoon at ugene Require was s church in Dayville. officiated. He was buried in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Louis B. Kennedy was funeral director. The funeral of Robert L. Ingalls was held at his home on Riverview, Tues- held at St. Rev. Arthur day afternoon. Rev. Mr. Edwards of- ficiated. ~ The burial took place in Westfield cemetery. Louis E. Kennedy was funeral director. Salesladies wanted at omee. Good wages. F. W. Woolworth Co., 5 and 10 Cent Store, Dhnielson, Conn.—adyv. PUTNAM The Putnam Country Club nounce the following events: August 24th—Team match with Woonsocket at Putnam at ¢ p. m, August 31st— Team match with Stafford Springs at Pomfret at 1:30 p. m.; September 2nd an- foresomes 2 p. m. Entrance fees and prizes in all contests: September 7th —Team match with Franklin at Put- nam at 2 p, m. The local draft board has_received a notice from Camp Upton, Yaphank, for 800 men for limited service from the state of Connecticut; also from Camp Devens, a call for 606 men for seneral Jervice, both to be called retween Sept. 3 and Sept The quota from this district will be an- nounced later. Another call for color- ed men for general service will not affect Putnam, as-there are none re- sistered in this district. _On account of the growth of the cify, there is no room in the Israel Putnam school which can be used for the kindergarten, the first floor being needed for the first and second grades which are required by law. If the kindergarten is maintained,— and there is a genera] desire that it should be,—it must be housed some- where outside the present building. Supt, Macdonald is looking for a suit- able place which is properiy heated and ventilated, to accommodate the 20 or more children who would at- tend. _John Hoadley of Schooi street was picked up at 3.30, Wednesday morning in an intoxicated condition and re- moved to jail. When he was brought before the city court it was found impossible 1o rouse him from a pecul- r stupor into which he had fallen, her the man was ill, or insane, or ified by liquor. The case was —Labor Day Handicap 9 a. m. Mixed; Channell Che ' CHICACO * TORONTO * LONDON CPo]ish - ~Saves Time -Work-Money , 'Gpm% For All Woodwork mical Co.'" § Aoiggo» day afternoon near the Government lot, when an auto driven by an ama- teur, who was out with an inspector to obtain a driver's license backed into Henry L. Converse. Mr. Con- verse was riding a wheel and was thrown off and his foot run over. The icycle was not injured and Mr. Con- rse declared he was not hurt. The Congregational Choir reports cool nights at Crescent bed¢ch. They sang last Sunday at the > Con- gregational church, Miss Gladys Rob- bins singing Jordan’s “Ave Maria. v regation informed Miss Robbins that the solo had been composed by her brother, Jules Jordan of Providence. Superintendent Macdonald _has secured a Latin teacher for the Put- ram High school, Miss Lucy Rice of Berlin, Mass, at a salary of $1,000. Miss Rice is 4 graduate of Smith col- lege, and has t. ht for the past four years in the Westerly High school in Rhode Island The inventory of John M. Dean was filed Tuesday in the probate court. It totals $160,104.24, showing him to be the weaithiest man who has died in Putnam for a number of ¥ He came to Putnam about fourteen years ago with v tle capital. Personal Items. Mrs. Ella Clarke and Miss Mabel Clarke returned yesterday .to their home in Hartford, after a two weeks' visit with friends and relatives. Geraldine and Dorothy Beard, lefi vesterday for a week in Shelton, af- ter which they will leave for Ober- lin_ College where they are students. Mrs. Deiphy Tibbetts and daughter Mae are visiting Mr. A, C. Stetson. Mrs. ff. C. Meinken has returned from Pleasant View where she. has been visiting Mrs. George S. Bradley Mrs, Frank Thorburn is entertain- ing Mrs. Nescbitt of Portland, Maine, who was a school-mate at the school ot Domestic Science in Boston. Miss Katherine Seward started for the east yesterday from Los Angeles, where she has been staying for three of four weeks with her brother, Dr. Lee S. Seward. Word has_been received from Mar- jorie and Kathleey Beard in China, that they are caring for 1000 sil worms. Telephone subscribers are asked not to inquire for the correct time, or the location of .a fire. Harry E. Morse and {amily are spending a week at Kenyon's cottage at_Crystal Lake. Herman Johnson, letter carrier, In Providence this week, where his little son is_ill with tonsilitis. Mayor A, W, Marcy and family are spending_their vacation in Maine J. W. Whipple has purchased a new car from Joy's sarage. Roderick Miller has bought a seven Passenger car Miss Lulu Bennett from the James B. Congdon school in New Bedford is visiting L. E. Smith for a few days. Ex-Mayor McGarry is able to be out, after several weeks of illness caused by an infected finger. Mrs, Florence Gilbert Shaw has been engaged to teach in the school at_West Thompson Sheriff Holbrook ' is observing his eightieth birthday today. Mrs. H. L. Pease is a Worcester visi- tor today. WHITE ROCK ill, is mueh improved. Miss Meiva Moran. home by illness. had taken her life by shooting. She ""is survived by her husband, a son; continued until today. A slight accident occwrred’ yester- enjoydd Tuesday at Atlantic Beach. Mr. and Mrs. C. tained Mr. and After the service a lady from the con- | Mrs. William Gill, who has been very Miss_Pearl Jones and guest, Miss Péarl Woodmancy, spent Sunday with Mrs. Fred Kenyon is confined to her The members of the Pansy circle M. Robinson enter- Mrs. Richardson and children of Sunda; Miss Cora Tache and Miss Hughes of Fall River were guests on Saturday yat George Brooks'. | Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cook and Mr. \and Mrs. John Greenwood motored to ent Park on Sunday. Miss Idella Lancaster has returned to her home in Bath, Me., after a visit of several weeks with her aunt here. Mr. and Mrs. William Stillwell spent Sunday in Hopkinten, A number of the villagers had a picnic at the Cook farm north of the village on Sunday under the super- vision of Lester Bennett and his as- sistants. A splendid dinner consisting of clams served in various ways, | baked fish, lobster, coffee, soda water and ice cream were served. Mr. and Mrs, David Nason were re- cent visitors at Lord’s Point, Stoning- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lebonte have returned home after a few days spent out of town. s. Willard Bennett is spending & few days at Buttonwoods. Albert Bennett and Master Walter Robinson have been on the sick list the past few days. JEWETT CITY There were two marriages during the month of July, and five deaths and eight births. W. H. Brown is at home after a few days' visit with his daughter, Mrs, R. R. Barber, Jr, of Westminster, Vt. Mr, Brown also enjoyed a side trip to Sprinzfield. Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Jodoin are entertaining at their home on Hast Main strett highlands Mrs. BE. J. Daven and Mrs. J. Fangemann of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs, James Collins and daughter El- len of Bridgeport are visiting Miss Agnes Shea. Mrs. Collins was for- merly Miss May Connell of Lisbon. Victor Grenier, the infant son of Bert and Marie Grenier, died at the Backus hospital in Norwich Wednes- day. Mrs, Myra Matthews and daughter of Willimantic are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Carpenter of Wilson street. James H. Shea, chairman of the Griswold board of the state couneil of defense, has received notices which were posted Tuesday relative to the registration of Aug. 24. The Death Valley Twenty Mule Bo- rax outfit camped here Tuesday night. A pair of gold finches were seen Wednesday in the midst of their acro- batic feeding oft a sunflower head. The gold finch is in the class of the taniger and oriole, three of the most hand- some birds to visit the borough. "PLAINFIELD The Plainfield Junior Feod Army is to have a field day all day Saturday, Aug. 24, on the Carpet grounds, Moo- sup. The place is an ideal one, having a good playground, a grandstand that will accommodate 500 children, and good shade. This is open to all mem- bers of the Junior Food Army, their parents and their friends. There will be- races, sports and contests in which all of the children can taxe part. All e asked tg come prepared to do sp. Stands will be there for the selling of ice cream and soft drinks. Attendants furnish their own transportation. The trolleys go cloge to the grounds. Take our lunches and stay all day. Russell Starkweather anq sister Blanche are spending a few days' va- cation at the home af relatives in Boston. Byron Haskell was a caller in Ster- ling on Wednesday. Dorothy Gardiner of Central Village now in the employ of the Lawton Mills company. Mrs. Ciayton tom, Jr. Dodgedille, Mass., over Perry and son of Canterbury, spent Wed- nesday in Plainfield Mrs, Daniel Connell and son Thomas spent Wednesday in Norwich. Mrs. Barl Gilbert and daughter Helen arc spending a few days’ vaca- tion with relatives in Plainfield, Joseph Dayon was a caller in Paek- erville Wednesday. George Phillips spent’ Wednesday evening and Thursday at his home in Lisbon. Charles Dodge, a fireman on the N. Y. N. H. & H, R. R., has returned to Hartford after spending a few daye' vacation at his home in Plainfield, Joseph Radcliffe, George Bulsford and Harold Becketi have resigmed as linemen for the Western Union Tele- graph company. Springshed park has been closed for the duration of the war. Paul Southard was a business ealler in Danielson on Wednesday. Patrick Downing, while going 8t & rate of 25 miles per hour, overturned in his automobile. Mr. Downing held tight to the steering gear and was not hurt. The hood and top were com- pletely smashed. The damage Is estis mated at about $50. William Ryan was a caller in Nor- wich on Wednesday. The Plainfield Rifle club held a meste ing in Krauss’' hall Tuesday evening. The following shots were made: Law- rence Krauss 232, John Leahy .288, George Hutchinson. Jr. 226, Gearge Hutchinson, Sr. 28%, Wiiliam Cantwell 223, Howard Upton 231, Wilfred Al- lard 225, Isidere Mercier 232, James Burby 245, Frank Evans 218, John Lees 212, Edward Lyons 284, Arthur Chase 241 George Babcock 239, Ed Mercier 1. “] have a great respect for -thai woman's judgment.” “Why so, Flubdub?" ‘She refused to marry me ence.” —Detroit Free Press. WHY SUEFER SKIN TORTURES 2y water and follow with a 7" gentle appli- cation of Cuticura Ointment. is relieves itehing, burning eezemas, rashes, etc., and . points to speedy healment in most ‘cases. of severe skin troubles when it seemed noth- ing would do any good. 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