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Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26
His Losinus.

What did you lose on that wrest.
ling match?"
About nine-tenths of my respect for
the human race"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26
Not Il He Knew Il.

That's a nice little game you
played on that girl in not showing up
at the church when you were to be
married to her."
well, it wasn't a tie game"
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

Judge-You should have known bet
ter than drive fast while crossing that
bridge; didn't you see the sign Walk
your horses?"
Prisoner-Dat's right, ledge; but
dem was mules what were driving.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

and in few weeks was about the
house, well and strong again"
when Your Back Is Lame, Re-
member the Name-DOAN'S." soc a
box at all stores. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

Sometimes girl gets confidential
and tells man that lot of other
men have tried to Kiss her, but he is
the only one who succeeded
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

Experience may be the best teacher,
but some people prefer more fash
ionable school.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favor
lite family laxative.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

You may have noticed how differ.
ent men are from hogs. The latter
never want to do things that are not
good to them.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

A neat, natty and practical head
wear for women automobilists is this
cap, which is modelled after the soft
material college hats of dressy youths
and retains all the jauntiness of the
latter.
1t is made of soft white felt, hav-
ing a colored band the veil being at
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

tached by an elastic silk weave; the
color of both to match that of the
machine
The coat shown in the picture is Of
light weight Vienna, pliable and
warm. 1t is cut pretty and has spa
cious pockets. The whole get-up in
as workmanlike as it is fetching.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26
BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE

Send &c stamp for five samples Of my very cholc-
est Gold Embossed Birthday, Flower and Motto
Post Cards. beautiful colors and loveliest designs
Art Post Card Club. I'll Jackson st.. Topeka Kansas
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

Some of us are apt to take advice
that doesn't belong to us.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26


kidne y secretions
were troublesome. l
was fast in bed four
months. Three doc
tors said there was
no cure for me and 1
was given up to die.
Being urged, l used
Doan's Kidney Pills.
Soon l was better
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

All the worlds stage, and all the
men and women are merely kickers.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

Smokers find Lewis Single Binder Sc
cigar better quality than most l0c cigars.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26

AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old standard GROVES TASTEL ESS
CHILL TONIC You know what You are taking
Tho formula Is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing II Is smpl Qunine and Iron In a tasteless
FORM and the most efiectual form For grown
people and children. 81 cents.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26
sometlmes Mot at Home.

Charity Worker-You poor soul!
Does your husband always hang
around the house all day?
Mrs. Tenement (cheerfully) In
dade, no. Half the tonne he's in the
Observation-Disclosures
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26
sED-BouND FOR MONTHS.
Hope Abandoned After Physicians
Consultation.

Mrs. Enos Shearer, Yew and Wash
ington Sts., Centralia, Wash, says:
For years l was weak and run down,
could not sleep, my limbs swelled and
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1911-10-26
A cross.Referenne

Mistress-Have you reference?
Bridges-Foine; OF held the poker
over her till / got it.-Harper's Bazaar.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
MASS MEETING HELD
BY WoRKINGMEN's CIRCLE
State Organizer A. Cohn of New York
Spoke in Carpenters Hall.

A mass meeting under the auspices
OF Werkingmens circle, No. 12S, was
held on Sunday evening in Carpenters
hall. which was well filed with the
audience present to hear A. Gohn of
New York, state organizer, who was
the speaker of the evening.
Benjamin I.azeroff was chairman and
as the expected speaker was some what
late in arriving. Morris Taft of this
city and Conlrade Reiner of New Lon
don filled in the time with addresses
Until Mr. Cohn came. Mr.. Reiner spoke
upon the question of womans suffrage,
advocating it heartily, and Mr.. Taft
made a strong speech in which he told
the workingmen that the conditions
under which they labored were all of
their own making and urged co-opera-
ton to achieve better conditions
State Organizer Coin spoke at length
upon the salient points in the organ
ization touching upon its benefit fea-
lures, and also upon it's sanitarium
work, on which he dis chairman of the
committee. but he especially .empha-
sized the point that the Worlingmen s
circle was a. radical organization to
further the cause of socialism.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
obituary.
William Fields. Sr.

William Fields. ST., a resident of this
city Tor the past eight years. passed
peacefully away on Monday morning
at $50 o'clock at his home. No. 80
Sherman street. For wear his health
had been poor, but he was able to
be about up to the night before his
death.
Mr.. Fields was born in county Ker-
~, Ireland, and came to this country
about so years ago. He was 4 sue
cessful farmer and for number of
years followed that occupation in Leb-
anon. He moved here about eight
years ago, since which time he has not
been actively employ ed. In Rockville,
So years ago Mr.. Fields was united
in marriage with Hannah Lynch She
survives her husband with three sons
and daughter, William of this city,
jeremiah of Orange. n. j., Timothy of
New Haven, and Mary, whoNlives at
home. Mr.. Fields also leaves a grand
child, Elizabeth Fields, in Orange. An
other daughter, Elizabeth, passed away
two years agc.
MIR. Fields was the last of his im-
mediate family. Throughout his long
life his prominent characteristics were
industry, honesty and thrift, in which
he set a worthy example to those that
were to come after him. He was a
loyal husband and father, kindly and
charitable towards all. and holding the
respect Of all with whom he was as
sociated
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10

The board of assessors held their
hrst meeting on Monday, when they
met in their rooms on the main floor
CT the city hall for organization. This
was perfected by the selection of Col.
John p Murphy as president and Jer-
em1an j. Donovan as the clerk The
third member of the board is Michael
j. Curran.
During the day they received many
lists so that there are now assorted
alphabetically over 200 lists. There
We're some kicks received during the
Gay regarding assessments, and the
value of property relative to other
valuations. These We're only what
might be expected, said one of the
members, and none was strenuous but
gave the board an inkling of what mag
be expected in that office.
The board will be in session during
the entire month from ten in the
morning until four in the afternoon,
Sunday excepted. 1t is obligatory that
all ron-residents should send in their
lists the same as residents, or ten per
cent. will have to be added. The board
intends to do what is fair by the town
and the taxpayers. The describing of
the property is necessary and those
who failed to do it last year must come
prepared this year.
No plans have been made by the
board to reNalue any particular sec
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
w EDDiNGS.
Simpson-Rrown.

There was a pretty but quiet we'd
ding Monday evening a the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Douglas on Cliff
street when their niece, Miss Mabel e.
Brown, became the wife of Arthur B.
Simpson, son OF James d. Simpson, of
Franklin The marriage ceremony was
performed by Rev. G. C. sPollock of
Norwich. The wedding march from
Lohengrin was played by Mr.. Douglas.
The bride and groom were attended
by Isabelle Douglas, cousin of the
bride, and Clinton Simpson, brother of
the groom. The bride wore a dainty
gown of white silk messaline with pearl
trimmings and she carried a shower
bouquet of bridal roses. The brides
maid was becomingly gowned in white
bride is the daughter of-Mr. and Mrs.
Robert P. Brown of Lebanon
The house was attractively decorated
with ferns, autumn leaves and flowers.
Following a reception. q. buffet lunch
was served. The brides travelling suit
was blue serge, with picture hat to
match. They received many pretty and
useful presents, including silver and
cut glass.
Both the bride and groom are we'll
known in Norwich and have the best
wishes of many friends. After a tour
through the New England states they
will reside in this city.
Perkins Dewey.
Miss Ethel Elizabeth Dewey, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Dewey
Of Torrington, was married Saturday
noon to Elmer NJ. Perkins of Boston,
son of lIr and Mrs. Charles w. Per-
1lins of Thames terrace, this city. The
ceremony was performed at the home
of the brides parents by Rev. Charles
NJ Bryant of West Torrington. Only
immediate relatives witnessed the GER
emory. Miss E,lmira E Mahl of Hart
ford played the wedding marsh. The
bride is a graduate of the Hartford
public high school, class of 1908, and
the bridegroom is Boston manager of
the United States Tire company. In
the afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Perkins
left on wedding trip to New York
and on their return will live at No. 46
University road, Berkshire, Mass,
where they will be at home to their
friends after November l.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10

HALE CLUB MEETING.
Reports Heard and Question of Ad =
hitting "a Years Old Girls Discussed.

The Halle club held its first fall bus
mess meeting Moneay evening in the
club hall the president, Miss Mary
Sheridan, calling the meeting to order
about s o'clock The reports of the
sfr-r;art and troasurere were read and
acsrrtei Among the matters discuss
e. but without action being taken
MAS the question OF admitting girls to
clnr membership at the age of IA
years.
The programme of classes and enter
tslinmenfS was also taken up. and it
was cidcd T. start The dressmakine
and miliner classes as soon as suffi
Gent names are secured. The first So
ci'L Win dancing. was settled upon
Tor Oct. goth. the first card social for
Nov 10 and "a recital unedr the club
auspices by Raymond Eldred late in
october y club dance at MiIler's was
also decided upon FOR late in Novem-
her
The singing class instructed by Miss
Mary Rogers started on Monday ev,h,-
ing.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10

ton of the town this year but they will
adjust any situations when called to
their attention and will go over the
town for the purpose of seeing that no
property is skipped. How the list will
show up on completion is impossi-
BILE to state, but there are some good
sized additions this year which may
be expected, though there will be some
losses.
The present board includes two
members who have served in like ca
pacity before. President Murphy was
secretary of the board last year, hay
ing been appointed by the selectmen
to fill out for the year the place of the
late A. w. Dickey, so that this is his
second Year on the board. and gives it
the value of his second consecutive
years.
Mr. Donovan has also had experience
of a similar period on the board, hav-
ing served as a minority member in
1899 with Messrs. Bill and Fillmore.
There have been numerous changes in
the administration of the work of the
board, but he shows the benefit OF his
previous experience
Mr.. Curran of the Third district is
serving for the first time on the board,
having been elected to fill out the re-
naming two years of the term of the
late A. w. Dickey, and will be found
an efficient member.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
RECEPTION TO OFFICERS
GIVEN AT Y. M, c. A.
Many Were Present and Delightful
Time Was Enjoyed.

For an informal reception to the new
officers of the Young Mems Christian
association over 200 of the Association
members, members of the Women s
Auxiliary and their friends We're at
the Association building on Monday
evening from to 1890 o'clock, ex-
tending a welcome to those. who have
recently taken up the direction of the
Association work here, and enjoying a
fine programme Of entertainment that
was provided. The parlors and office
floor were attratively decorated with
potted plants and autumn flowers.
In the etrly part of the evening in
the parlor President and Mrs. James
l.. Case received with General Secre-
tary and Mrs. Frank r. Starkey, Gen
eral Secretary and Mrs. A. G. Peace,
and Assistant Secretary J. Fl. Ely. The
ushers were under the direction of
Chairman A. E. Cherry of the recep-
ton committee and Chairman Noah
Lucas of the social department, com
mittee, and included Carl Smith, Har-
old Carpentr, Walter Crooks, George
S. Powes and Allyn L. Brown.
During the reception hours a fine
programme was rendered by an orches-
ira, consisting of Raymond Eldred, vi
dim; Everett F. Goodwin, piano; John
P. Swain, cornet, and David Living
stone, clarinet.
About 8 o'clock those present were
invited upstairs TO the Association hall,
where after an opening selection by
the orchestra the programme opened.
Mrs. Frank A. Mitchell president of
the Woman's Auxiliary, was called up
on and responded with the greetings of
that organiza ton to the new officers,
and President Case brought the greet
ings of the board of directors. General
Secretary Starkey responded for him
self and his associates.
This was followed by a part of the
evening which was greatly appreciated
IT. the recitations given by Jerome w.
Schaeffer of New York, who appeared
first in a group of humorous readings,
which were notable for their freshness
and departure from the beaten ira elk
50 frequently followed by entertainers.
He followed this with an Italian dialect
story in pathetic strain. which was
finely done, and concluded With two
Rotations IN costume which won pro-
bounced applause The first was an
original discourse on matrimony by the
relict of seven husbands, among which
the funniest was the food crank. Be
cause of the lateness to which tn ~ro-
gramme had run, baritone solo num-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Motions Heard and Cases Assigned for
Trial in Two Cities.


There was a session of the court of
common pleas in this city on Monday
afternoon when bonds of s75 were or
dered in two weeks in the case of
DAtri VS.. Dapoldo and an answer was
ordered in two weeks in the case OF
J G. Shelly VS.. Alice P. Shelly.
These cases were assigned:
Oct. II. at acknowledgements Col
Inns VS.. Richard S. Magner; Connecti-
cut Pants and Knee Pants Co. VS.. A.
3. Nirnlan.
Oct. 16, at New London-New Lon
don VS.. Perkins; Feinstein vs. Seidner
Oct. 81. at Norwich-A. P1etnik VS.
Antony Calisha; F. A. Taylor VS.. Isa-
dore Raboy; Swift & So. VS.. J. B.
Gladue.
Oct. %, at New London, in the morn
irg-Levinson VS.. Peck: motion list at
2 p. M, followed by A. c. Wood VS.. H
II Gaffey.
Oct. "a, at New London, Judge Burn
HAND L. Murray VS.. C. M. Shay;
G. w Horton VS.. Frederick Carlson.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10

bers by Mr.. Schaeffer were necessarily
omitted.
Light refreshments. consisting of ice
cream and waters, were served when
the audience had adjourned to the Of
flee floor. Ladies of the auxiliary were
in charge of the refreshments and
were assisted by the following as wait
resses. Misses Natalie Allen, Marjorie
Browning, Elizabeth Lane, Hazel Rob
inson, Hazel Anderson, Alice Jackson
Alice Greenwood, Christine Graham
Elsie Brand, Ruth Potter, Marion
Bishop, Pauline Chase.
1t is probable that Mr.. Schaeffer will
be seen again. on some of the associa-
ton programmes as arrangements are
talked OF to that end bringing also his
sister, with whom he usually works
Norwich is the first Connecticut city
in which he has appeared and this also
is the first time in which~he has ever
been in the state. He expresses him
self as charmed with the picturesque
ness of the Rose of New England
which seems to him to deserve all that
can be said of her in praise of hel
beauty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
MoNTvILLE TOWN MEETING.
Tax of Is Mills Laid and Trust Fun
for Free Library Accepted. Il


Many were present in the town hall
at Mocltville Monday afternoon at two
o'clock for the adjourned annual meet
ing First Selectman G. r. Bradford
presided and Town Slerk C. \. Chap
pell looked after the records.
1t was voted to accept the trust fund
of $1,000 eft for a library by Miss
Cranflall, who stipulated that it should
be devoted to library purposes as soon
as a like amount was raised. The
Palmer Bros. company contributed the
sum of $1,000. so that the trust fund
consists of $4,000, and it will be used
for the benefit of the library in the
Palmer Memorial school, which will
be made public.
A tax of 16 mills was laid, and it
was also voted to pay $25 to w. w.
Perkins post, G.. A. r., of New Lon
DON as a reimbursement for the ex-
pense of placing markers and FLAGS on
veterans graves in the western part
of the town.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
MAKE THE ACADEMY FREE.

The towns paying of the. tuition OF
Norwich pupils makes the Norwich
Academy free in name as well as in
reality. The Academy improvements
of late have necessitated the doubling
of the fees. There is room now for a
greater number of students. 1t means
half-mil' tax; and Norwich can afford
*. All citizens who believe in an
academic education for every Norwich
child who can qualify to enter this
school, should be present and support
this measure. 1t opens the door of
higher education to those who can in
no other way enter it.
The adjourned meeting will be held
in Town hall at 8 o'clock tonight.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
IN THE CITY COURT.
Angels Failed to Show Up-Carpenter
Had FIT in Court

In the city court on Monday morn
ing Alfredo Angels failed to appear
and ii was held by Judge Brown that
the bond of $500 in the case must be
pald by Mrs. D'Atri. 1t is said that
she may not have sufficient property ia
satisfy the bond, as it is understood
she does not own the house which she
offered as security. The collection OF
the amount will be placed in the cor
poraton counsei's hands
Charles Carpenter, charged with
theft was taken with fit nj the city
courtroom and his case was continued
Cntii "Wednesday
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
FUN ERALS.
Caleb Bishop.

The funeral of Caleb Bishop was
held from his late home in Plainfield
at O'Clock Monday afternoon and
the large attendance included relatives
and Trends from out OF town Rev.
u higgins. pastor of the Packer
Baptst church. conducted the services,
assisted by Rev. w. Fl. Game of the
congregational church of Iewett CITY
Gathering Home and Beulah Land were
rendered by Mrs William Tilley and
Mrs. Adelaide Sanford with Miss
Gamble at the organ. The solo The
Christians Good Night WAS sung by
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
CENTRAL DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
Meeting for Organization When Some
Officers Were Elected at Short Session

At the office in the Broadway school
building on Monday evening theRe was
the monthly meeting of the board of
education for the purpose of organiza-
re-election of Amos A. Browning as
president and DIR. J. FL Allen as clerk
A committee on janitor for the
Broad street. Boswell and Hobart ave-
nue. schoolhouses reported and upon
its recommendation, Charles Hall was
named and his salary was slightly in
creased and additional help will be Sc
cured by him when needed. There
was The approval of bills, but no other
matters We're considered.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
PERSONAL.

i Jonathan Irumbull is confined to hi!
home in Perkins avenue by illness.
George BIiven OF Franklin spent Sat.
urday with his parents in UncasviIle
4 Alderman w G. Mclaughlin. who
has been sick, is able to be about
| again.
Herman Alofsin is in New York fol
a week, visiting his son, Dr. La NJ
| Alofsin.
tered the employ of w. E. Baldwin in
Taftville.
Mrs. benjamin e. Mallory of East
err Point is the guest of relatives
in Mantle.
Mrs. Herbert White of Groton is the
guest of Maj. and Mrs. George DIM
mock of Wihimantie.
Misses Amelia and Susan Mathew
son Of Gales Ferry sailed Saturday
for tour through Europe.
Mrs. Charles H. Barnes has returned
to her home here after brief visit
with friends in New London
Mrs. J. P. Jones has returned to her
home in Waterford after visiting Mrs.
A. III. Williams OIL Poquetanuck.
Mrs. Charles Fish of Groton has re-
turned from Norwich, where she was
the guest of her parents several days.
Edward Morgan returned to Meri-
den on Monday after a short stay in
town. He will return here to resume
his former employment next week.
Engineer and Mrs. e. n. Coleman
have To THAR. N RI
street, after spending the summer at
1dlehour, their cottage at Gales Ferry.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter H. Goodell,
who were married recently in Am
n time of Mrs Goodells aunt. Miss
Lessie Goodeil of High street, are now
established in their new home in Mont
VILE. where Mr.. Goodell is station
agent for the Central Vermont road.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
FOUND IN BACK YARD
WITH WINDOW BROKEN
Joseph Donsovitch Ran When Police
man McFadden Appeared Early This
Morning.


About two O'Clock this morning Po-
liceman MeFadden heard noise in
back of the Leach block in West
Main street. corner of High and North
Main. and upcn investigating found
Joseph Donsovitch. aged IS, there. He
ran when the officer appeared, but
was soon caught. He offered quite d
little resistance and two We're REQUIRED
to get him to police headquarters.
Tt was found that a pane of glass
had been pushed in and broken in the
back part of the store of Mshdell
Bros. The accused said that he was
trying to find his house and said he
made mistake. He lives in Forest
street
1t was later learned from the Man
dell brothers, who We're aroused, that
the window was broken when they shut
up their store so that the accused had
nothing to do with that He will be
charged with intoxication only.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
Us the World GROWING Better ?

Many things 20 TO prove that it is.
The way thousands are trying to help
others is proof. Among them is Mrs
". w. Gould. OF Pittsfield. y. III. Find
Bitters she now advises other suffer
ers everywhere. to take them. For
years I suffered with stomach and
kidne, trouble, she writes: Every
uedicin, used failed till took Elec-
tric Hitters. f;ut this great remedy
helped me wonderfully" They'll help
any woman. They're fhe hest tonic
sLd finest liver and kidney remedy
that's made. Try them. Your see.
So II Th. Lee A lscnnd Co
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-10-10
Averts Awful Trsaedy.

Timely advice given Mrs. e.. Will
uuEhpy. OF Marenso. Wis. or. No. -
prevented a dreadful tragedy and
saved Two lives. Doctors had said her
fr-ghfful cough was a Consumption
cough and could do little To help her
After many remedies failed her aunt
urged her to take DR.. Kings New Dis
covery. Il have been using il for
some time. she wrote and The awful
eoEsh has almost gone. Ii also saved
my little boy when taken with a severe
bronchial trouble This matchless
medicine has no equal for throat and
lung troubles. Price soc and $I.9O.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by The
Lee x OSEood 90