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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
VIEWS AND VARIETIES
Clever eaylnns

Bridget-Don't they kick when you smash the china2 Delia--Naw, ] tell 'em. it's me way of working for Huf- frage.--New York Sun.
 Man curses sanitary Iawa. and tears
 the pamphlets ID
 When twenty men ask him to loan his
 private drinking cup.
 et-Spolsen Customer-You keep everything for the piano, don't youf Spoken customer-Give mo on axei-- Puck
 'I want to surprise you this Christ mas,' said he. We'll replied she, you cani by buying me exactly what tell you l want."r-~WabhinBton Star.
 Whats tho meaning of this elab- crate collection of charlotte russe fudge and sweet picltlesT "Oh, J am advertising a business womans lunch Kansas City Journal.
 Butler-I ear that tho boss 'ns been an bought another o' them old mas ters. chef--Bahl lIe geave me ze pain. He knows nossinE of art He cannot tell 70 Meissonier from ze may onnaise.-Life.
 Theirs was fashionable divoroo. gave her her decree sho gave her for- mer husband splendid referencea." "- Detroit Free Press.
 The average man." says one of the philosophers, lis generally busy making a living" It is a curious fact that practice hardly ever seems t0 make it any easier.-Chicago Record Herald.
 Say" said tho thirsty stranger who never had been Co DrcaryhurHt be- fore, "are there any blind pigs in this suburb Y You might take look iu that blind alley over there, mister" said Uncle Welby Gosh, passing on.- Chicago Tribune.
 You have n favorable report on those samples of beer you sent to the chemist 2" "Yes." What test did ha use7" He drank them."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 You look so warm" "I have been chasing a hatT' "Did your hat blow offY' Tt was not my hat; it belonged to somebody else and it had n pretty girl under it." "Did you catch itgF "Yes. My wife saw mo chasing it." Houston Post.
 Guide Gin Atlantic Clty)-Do you sec that little olc man just going across the street? Nisitor-'rhe one with the cane2 Gulde-Yes, that's the one. Take a good look at him, sir. He's rec markable character. He's the only man fin town who isn't under iudlct- mgnI.- Newark MeVa
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
NOVEMBER MORTALITY. Only Ton Deaths During Month-Two
 in Public Institutions.

The bulletin of the state board of health shows that there were ten death in Putnam during November, repre- sentjns an annual death rate per thou sand Of I3.1. The percentage of deaths pf persons under five years to the total mortality was 10 per cent. Diphtheria and croup, pneumonia, bronchitis, heart disease, diseases of the nervous system and all other diseases not classified caused one death each: con- sumption and accidents two deaths each.
 or the deaths in public institutions of the state Putnam had two.
 Ashford and Canterbury were TWO Windham county towns that report no deaths during Nov Vember.
 Christmas Sunday Services
 Next Sunday being Christmas Sum day. rne services al the Congregation al church will be suitable 10 the day. In the morning the choir will render the cantata by Nevin. "Adorationn The usual organ prelude is to be omitted on account of the choral work. the seI-x ice opening at 10-30 with the choir process sional- In the evening there will be ;l gathering of the Bible schodH one ot
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

spills some coffee on one of the boys, who pulls gun and fires at the Celes- tlaPs feet. and in his fl tight he runs to the barn, where Pete and Dan are for initiating their plans. He is discovered and the fustlers tie him to a tree. Dick dces not notice the approach of the
 men until it is too late and when he tries to draw his gun is shot in the arm, while the rustlers drive his herd away The next day Kate finds the Cnlnaman, who explains the situation. Colonel Hardy orders the boys to go after the Tustlers and Kate follows. Tn the meantime Dick, being faint and weak loses consciousness. He is dis covered and they leave Kate with him. Pete and Dan, still encamped from the right before, are forced to leave, at tempt to escape. are captured and giv- en their-just deserts. Kate succeeds in getting Dick home and while con- valescing his betrothal to Kate is an rounced.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
AUDITORIUM PRESENTS
 $25,coo PRIZE PICTURE.
Extra Big Show at the Auditorium for
 Monday and Tuesday.

It Is well known fact to persons engaged in the moving picture trade that every year there is held in the city of Turin, Italy, one of Europe's art centers, an open competition to all moving picture manufacturers This is called the International Cinemota- graphic exposition, and the first prize amounts to about $25 1000. Last year this prize was won by the Itala Co, with their wonderful production The Fall of Troy. which many people will remember seeing at the Auditorium The first place this year was won by the Ambrosio CO. with the film The Golden Wedding The Golden. We'd din~ is essentially d military picture and there are thousands of real Italian zouaves, carabieniri and cavalry in the fIm- The present war in Tripoli should make this film of added inter- est, as it gives a chance to see the Itallan soldiers in action. and they are fgnters from the word go. This mar vesous film will be on exhibition for Monday and Tuesday onlv
 The vaudeville numbers for the first half or the week are all comedy acts. White and Lamont head the list with tl1eir acroba5ic pantoninic novelty in trpducing their comedy tricl house. which is the source of much laughter special scenery is carried for this act.
 J. D. Henderson. the oldest ventrilo- ouist in the business. will amuse and mvstify with his voice throwing stunts art in which fe excels.
 Boulden & Quinn, those merry men Of music, are q pair of instrumentalists with unique ideas. ard the combination cf good music. good comedy and orig tnality is an ideal one
 Besides the b1g fen ture lictufe. The Golden Ne edding there are two other feature reels. making this the best set of pictures ev~r seen iii this city \ big fight picture is The Cowboy Pugilist. which fhtroduces four round bout, also 2 battle royal Tie prfnei pals in the four round bout are the same as appeared in The Parson and the Bully. A comedy scream k The. Honeymo ooners. ThanhoHser The new expensive picture screen adds -sn per cent. more. bril'ianey and is the sos11-ee e of much interest and favorable com ment
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
POLFS THIS WEEK.
TrIby.


 Polls Stock company will certainly distinguish themselves this week in the presentation Cf Paul M Potter's adaptation of Gerald Du Mauriers s great play of hypnotic suggestion TriIby- IL is one from the old school and like many other good plays, will live forever
 Nothing in past years has been writ fen to supersede in fiction as this tale cf the Parisian Latin quarter It is a beautiful story concerning the life of a pure Irish -iaSsie'' who drifted into Paris only to find herself posing for the students T. will be presented by the stock company in a very elaborate manner. nothing being spared to make q the equal of the original production which was presented by Wilton Lack re and Virginia Harmed Many extra 1.eorle were required to offer it in s11aptuous manner, which introduces several songs and dances identified with the gay life of Paris Illustrated songs and moving pictures will be pre- Etuted between the acts.
 Briefly the story of --Trilby'' cor cerns and chiefly eenters around a oung ard DeautifuI Irish girl who t-rffts intr Paris and into the Latin Quarter a5ounded by art students of all nations Innocsntly Trilby poses in the nude and she Is severely chas- fissd ty Little Billie who falls decp- Ir ia love with her On the eve of the proposal and when accepted by Trllby. SFengah makes his appearance, y, h-ea king pocr Bfllie's heart Svengali uses his power of hypnotisTn and transforms Trilby into the worlds greatest singer and as Madame Sven gal she becou1es famous On the night of the grand opera, with Tribly about 10 siEg. SvenSali suddenly drops dead and with his demise Trilby loses her power of song the audience is hissing her and amid catcalls sire is forced off the stage
 Just at this moment Billie happened t8s be at the opera and at once rec rEnizes his Iriity: he approaches her and Ehe comes out of aer trance and bewii6erment and readily looks for his protection As she is weak and de- frious he takes her to the hotel and zs s1e -azes at picture of SxengaIi the photo takes such effect that it fSDnotizes her and unfortunately kills her
 The Illustrated songs and fzatire moving pictures are proving very at tractiEe between the acts as they do way with tedious waits and give ac- tion every minute. This week they will be better than ever
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
OBITUARY.
William InqaIIs.

After an illness of only four days, William Ingalls, died at his home, on Spring street. early Sunday morning. Mir. Ingalls, was member of the legis- lature of 1907 representing the town of Brooklyn. He was born in Pom fret, Sept. 30. 1840, and was the son of Lewis G. and Elizabeth (Osgood) Ingalls, He received his education in the public schools of Pomfret- On Oct 4, 1864, he married Miss Emma W. Ses- sions of Ponfret, and they have two children living, both residents of Nor wich, George Lemuel and Lewis Ses- sicns Ingalls,. A short time after his marriage MT. Ingalls, went to Van Vert, Ia., where he was engaged in farming and numbering for eight years. He then returned to Pomfret, living there until April 1900, when he moved to Brooklyn, where he engaged in the lumber business. MT. Ingalls, served the towns of Brooklyn and Pomfret at different times in various offices, in- cluding selectInan, auditor, road com missioner and as member of the school boards He was one of the oldest and best known lumber men in Eastern Connecticut Of late years he voted with the prohibition party, but was elected to the legislature by the dem ocratS of Brooklyn. MT. Ingalls, has been resident of Danielson about two years. He was a veteran of the civil war, having served one year in the 26th Conn. Vol. While in the general assembly of 1907 he was a member of the committee on execise and woman's suffrage. Mrs. Ingalls, survives her husband.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
Lectures by Charles H. CaffIn, the Famous Art Critic. at Slater Hall Feb 29th and March 6th.

All lovers of art and art literature gre to have rare treat on the even irss of Feb 2Sth and March 9th. 1912, when Charles H. CaEin, B. A., Oxon-, is 10 give two of his famous lectures cn Dutch Art
 To those who have heard Mr Caffin lecture or who have read his delight ful books on art subjects. no word of lntrod uction is necessary. but to those who are not familiar with his work some knowledge Of him and his repu- tzrion is needed
 MT. Cafin Is an Oxford graduate who has, for the greater part of his life, studied extensively painting in all countries and of all ages. For many wears art critic for Harper's Weekly and then on the New York Sun. his work brought him into touch with all the prominent art exhibitions in the country, and IL is safe to say that he knows his subject from A to z.
 He is undoubtedly the foremost art critic and lecturer now living His style is most delightful Leeturipg g without ncteS- aided by coplous Stere- oprtcon illustrations. q manner inti- mate and brimming with enthusiasm, not talking over the heads of his au- dience. but making his subject so clear and non-technIcal that all may under stand. an evening spent with him and his illustrations is joy and de- light
 The subject. Dutch Art, is one of his best. for Dutch painting was perhaps mere closely related to the life of the people than that of any other na rionalit<- Honely often vet sincere and lovable. no art appeals to ones sense Of the reality and truth of na- Ture quite as much as the art of Rem brandt Has, Van Dyek, Van der HeIzt and others of that school
 Mir Caff1n as a writer has put out many interesting books, lucid in style and full Of 6iterary charm His pub Fshed works comprise The Study of Dutch Painting. American Masters of Painting American Masters of ScuIp- rure- How to Study Pictures. etc Re cent magazine articles are The Art of Fttore Tito. The Art of Frank ". Ben <zc-n- the Art of Harold Speed and Some New American Painters in Paris
 About four years ago Mir Caffin was secured to give the Trowbridge course Of five lectures on art at Yale Univer- EirT. a course usually divided among different lecturers He filed the large saIlery during every lecture so that many had to stand He is featuring this winter in Philadelphia and other large cities, and Norwich is to be con Eratulated upon iIs coming splendid opportunity
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
WANTED
WANTED A GOOD FAMILY COOK, ALSO CON- PETENT GENERAL HOUSE GIRLS. Room 32, Central Building.
LEGAL NOTICES.
ELLA c. RILEY ys. CHARLIE

ELLA c. RILEY ys. CHARLES J.
 state of ConneSticut. New Haven County. Ss. New Haven. Nov 3. A. D.
 Upon the complaint of the said Ella C. Riley praying. for the reasons there before the Superior Court in and for New Haven County. to be held on the as1i as1i, it asg sppsarins " to and being found by the subscribing authority that the said defendant has gone to parts un-
 Ordered, That additional notice of the tendency of said complaint be given by publishing this order In The The Noryich wich, Conn.,. once a week. two weeks successively. commencing on or before the 1lth day of December, A D. 1911.
 ALFRED N. WHEELER.
 Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court
 for New Haven County. dec11M
 Estate of Justin Holbrook. late of Columbia, in said District, deceased.
 H Champiin. prayine that an instr1- last will and testament of said de lowed lowed and lsI admitted to probate. .s a: per per application on file more fully appears.
 Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Andover, in said District. on at o'clock in the Afternoon. and that public notice be given of the pendency copy of this order once in a newspaper having a ejaculation in said District. pn6ic pnb s signpoat in tS the roWR of coium ne hia in said District, at least four days before said day of hearing:
 decisd Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

This is the week of the Christmas rush. Ths. stores in town are to be
 Mrs. Peneul Sprague will have the members of the Ladies' Reading clrcie at her home for a meeting this eMon- day) afternoon
 Special rehearsals are to be held this week for the concerts and festival mu- sic of Christmas day. The Killingly Theft Detecting soci- ety is to hold it's meeting Wednesday afternoon.
 Holiday Sale Nets s81.a9. The Christmas sale by the ladies of St. Alban's parish resulted in receipts amounting to $S1.3S.
 St. James parochial school will close this week for the holiday recess. A Ton of Dynamite. It is said that about a ton of dyna- mite has been used in kllingly in putting through the underground tele- phone line.
 Looking After Border Saloons. Strict supervision of the licensed places in Rhode Island along the line of the Providence & Danielson road is now the rule and better conditions are
 It is understood that there is no ground for the rumor that an electric road is to be built from Dayville to Wiliiamsville, at least not at present.
 Fine Collection of Minerals. Ex-Warden W. I. Bullard has a fine collection of minerals recently ac- quired during a trip to Missouri and public schools of killingly.
 Foreign money order business at some of the postofhces in this vicinity has not been as large as it has been just before Christmas time in other re- cent years. hut much money has been sent across the water.
 There was 9 strike the past week among the employees in the big cotton mill at North Situate, on the line of the Providence & Danielson road, the difficulty heing d1e to dissatisfaction over wages.
 Kettle Ready for Mites.
 The familiar kettle into which gen ercus persons of Danielson may drop dinners for the needy. made it's ap- pearance at the corner of the Ex- change building Saturday.
 Veterans in Danfelson, where there massage of the Sherwood dollar a day pensi9n bill that has the approval of the house. are interested in what the senate will do with the bill.
 There will be large number of Danielsor people out of town for Christmas, this being due to the fact that there will be double holiday this year.
 MiEder Weather Than in 1910
 The unusually mild weather of the past week was in striking contrast to the temperatures prevailing during the corresponding week of last year. when, beginning with the 9th, the minimums were as fellows: 9th, below zero; 10th. II below zero; 11th, 3 below zero; 12th. below zero; 13th above zero; 14th, 16 above zero; 18th, 25 above; 1eth, l below zero; 17th, be- low zero. 18th. above zero. This represented one Of the coldest periods of the past winter
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
MiEder Weather Than in 1910.
DR. H. L. HAMMoND's ESTATE.
Probate Court Asked to Extend Time
 for Settlement.

Attorney F. F. Russell has made ap- plication to the probate court Of Kill 1ngly to extend the time for. the set tlement of the estate of the late Dr. Henry L. Hammond of Dayville and also for an extension of time for the Payment of the succession tax on this estate The time fixed by Judge OIi- yer F. Getty for the hearing of the application is on Friday Of this week
 Old Engine al WiIIiamsvilIe.
 The Minnetexit hand fire engine that
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
BREED THEATER.
The Night Herder. Thrilling Western
 Picture.

AIUaxs ahead in motion pictures of t7,e best class. and alTays first To pre- sent them. the Breed offers today the marvellous story Of the plains entitled The Night Herder- The story tells a ar much trouble with horse thieves causes Colonel Hardy to install a night harder. which position is ably filled ny Dick Turner. friend of Hardy, and <weefhearr of his daughter Kate. Dick dep2<<s for his nights vigil and the ether cowboys gather in sfhe mess for <1pper Pete comes in And persuades scnn< Ban. reckless fellow, to steal Inc hor.eA Toy, the Chinese cook,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
the festivities being an old fashioned Christmas tree.

the festivities being an old fashioned Christmas tree.
 Eagles Entertain Webster Visitors.
 Sunday afternoon was time of spe- aerie of Eagles in this city, a degree team and visiting members fom Web ster 1ming here U join with local men and conferring a degree on candf- dates. The meeting was held in Odd Fellows hall. After the work there was a social hour, during which speeches were made and refreshments served The committee in charge of the arrangements was Alfred Sower- butss, M. M- Dwyer. H. Brodeur. Fe-- dinand Caisse and E. Berthiaume.
 Wrestling Tournament.
 After having worried along for about two years without the entertainment that the sport affords, Putnam is to have a wrestling tournament Thursday evening. in which the contestants will by representative of this town and Moosup. The matches are to be as follows. Frank Gfllo, Moosup, vs Kid Bardier, Putnam, the men being near the lightweight class; Young LaJoie vs. David Breault, respectively 122 and 125 pounds
 A feature of the meet is to be a sparring exhibition between Kid John son, no pounds, of Moosup. and Bin Boisoneau, no pounds, of Putnam
 The Town in Review.
 Miss Marjorie Burgess was leader of the \. P. s. C. E. meeting at the Con- gregational church Sunday evening, the subject being Missions in West In dies
 Clifford L. Adams of New London spent Sunday with his family in Put nam.
 The schools in Putnam will close at end end of this week for the holiday vacation
 Henry P Murray of Providence was fcyff xx-Sf fy-fn 6o Sunday.
 l.. M. Jerome of New London called on Putnam friends Saturday.
 The committee in charge of the big event of December 2S, under the aus pices of the Sons of Veterans, held a meeting Saturday evening.
 Notre Dame Academy will close for the holiday recess on Wednesday. Many of the students will return to their homes in Connecticut cities and New York until after New Years
 Boston eats more spaghetti than any
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
GOODS STOLEN.
Break at. Denbo's Shoe Store Early
 Saturday Morning.

Henry Denbo's shoe store in the Keystone block was broken into early Saturday morning and Q. quantity of goods taken. Entrance was gained by forcing the rear door. Isaac Tetreault, who lives over the store, heard some one moving about in Denbos place about 6 o'clock in the morning, but paid no special attention to it, believ- ing MT. Denby had come down early.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT

Moving Pictures at the Breed The cler-
 Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at iitD-luu1-
 tsGrrall Against woman at Polis -tGr-
 1ssrated Lecture on Wonders of .ls-e World by Rev F. w. Coleman
 Trinity Brotherhood.
 4[ al Polls Theater.
 Ledge. No H. l. o. O. F., meets Nt4-aAS' Hall
 ss tai0p, No 1s7. U. B. of c.
 .- d. meets in Carpenters Hall. f-.-sas m Lodge No 20. l. O. G. -e~~s m Third Baptist Church Yes -sr,riAh Aerie, <o 3s7, F. O. E., in Eagles Hall -.cryrlch Camp. No go, Woodmen of tlie World meets in Foresters' Hall. Plumbers Union meets in C. l. U- 11r.l
 ladies Auxiliary. A. Q. H.. meets in 11ibsFninn Hall. Sedg~fck Camp, No {. s. of E., r.eets Ln Buckingham Memorial
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FOR SALE

Farm of 100 acres. 70 meadow, bal ance pasture and woodland. 800 cords dance of water, good s-room house with hot and cold Turning water. good barns and other buildings. will keep has cider mill. 50 barrel daily capaci- ty, portable steam boiler and engine, shingle mill. blacksmith shop. ThIs farm is located 2 miles above Fitch vile, in the Town of Lebanon, on a state road to Norwich. Price right.
 FRANCIS ID. D0rOHUE, Central Building, Norwich, Conn.
 decI6d
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Working for Salvation Army Christ
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FUNERAL.
Mrs. Harriett warren

Funs-al services for Mrs. Harriett Warren, widow of Luther Warren, were held from her home in the eastern part of the town at o'clock Eunday aft ernoon, Rev. F. D. Sargent of the Con- gregatfonal church off1c1ating. Burial was in Putnam Heights cemetery. rela- tives acting as bearers.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18
POETRY
THlc commoNPLAcIs.

1 thank God for the commonplace The joys that garment every day The nnremembered unseen LhiuRh That keep the common way. Tho routine sun that all Che years Has kept his one unchangtnE place. unmurmuring through cloud and mist A smile upon his Face. Mans lifo is like a little road
 Tint runs beside cabin door, Feeling it's way among the Flowers That bloom foreVermoro. And sdged about by common thinEa That change not as the yearh run by. The ancient landmarks lead him on Toward the hominK sky. The heavenly glory does not hide Far off in some aequeStcrad place The mornings opening door rOVeain God in the daisy'H face.
 St. Paul Dispatch
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ooNsTANoY.

] gathered the vine, The gold love vine, To send 10 an eh0 Sweetheart Of mine. I went over tho fields, All wet with dew. To the meadow green. Where the love-vino grew, There came a memory Of olden time To me, as ! gathered The golden vine. or the daEa far gone, Those days or Joy When we were care free Girl and boy. And gathered the vine. The gold love-vina, When he was a new Sweetheart of mine.
 Richmond VirRiniuu.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

Every inhabitant of Great Britain and Ireland consumed last year im- ported foods to the value of f2IOs- capita.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

The Chinese are tho only people in the world who fish with an unbaitai hook. The fish become impaied on % line of these hooks drawn through tho water.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

It is stated at Rotterdam that tho Holland American line will inaugurate n regular service from Rotterdam Go the west coast of America immediate " after the opening of the Panama canal
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

The grapevine was brought from the Island of Crete and introduced into the source of the famous wino named for these islands.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-18

There were in Argentina at the close Of 1910 approximately 10, 87b miles Of railways, as compared with I4,480 miles in 1909. It is estimated that tho length Of the Argentina railways in 1911 will be 16.500 miles.