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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
EPWORTH LEAGUE.
Holds Sub- District Convention in Lo-
 cal Church on Thursday.

Thursday g. sub district convention of the Norwich district Epworth league opened in this city at the Methodist Episcopal church on Church street at 3 o'clock in the afternoon with large attendance of delegates present from the different churches constituting the district. Devotional exercises marked the opening of the convention. These were followed by an address on Spir- itual Work by Rev. Nj. $. Stocking of Portland. Miss Hannah l.. Davis Of Norwich delivered a fine address on Literary and Social Work
 The remainder of the programme for the afternoon session was as follows: 4.05, Junior League Work, address by Miss Beatrice M. Smith: 4.30, World Evangelism. address by Rev. Otis H. Green of Moosup; 4.65, Mercy and Help, address by Rev. F. w. Gray, East Hampton: 5.20, conference of the officers of the district league with the officers of the local chapters; 5.30, SUD- per. Evening session-7.15, devotional service; 7.3O, The Devotional Meet ing, address by Rev. NJ. s. Stocking, Portland; 7.50, The World for Christ, address by Rev. Otis H. Green, Moos- up: S.10, Junior League Methods, ad- dress by Miss Beatrice M. Smith: s30, Am I My Brothers Keeper? address by Rev. F. w. Gray, East Hampton; $50, How to Win Souls for Christ Through the Social Department, ad- dress by Miss Hannah L. Davis, Nor wich; 9.10, closing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
STANDARD MEASURES.
The Old Bucket and the HaIf Bushei
 Basket Wore Ati.ee-

The Old Bucket and the Haf Buskel
 Basket Were Asi.ee.
 Farmer Giles had heard runaoFs of the short weight scandal; but, as for himself, he was honest ia thought, word and deed He was naturally in censed when an apple bvyer frsn the city objected to his haf busAel meas ure.
 "Tve used that red bucket five yeGfs, he said and know it's oorreet."
 "A dozen years use wouldn't affect its correctness" was the reply. Have you any other reason for thinking is is correetr
 The farmer controlled his anger and after a moments thought leA his critic to the corHcrib and showed him a basket woven from hickory splits That measure twice full fills this" he said. And this holds exactly b4sshel''
 'sHow do yea know it doesT
 Because Bill Sullivan made it, az he makes baskets for everybody. and he said 1t was 8 hwshei."
 Still the man was not satisfied. They went to interview Bill.
 Why, of course" said the basket maker, .I weave eveZy one of them of ah exact size. I make cn1y enc pattern basket to hold bushel."
 "But how do you know the pattern holds q bushel7''
 How do I knowa I'm sure sf 1t. I made it originally to hold two of this half bushel baskets
 And this half bushel baskefr'
 Bill frowned and pulled his hair in an effort to remember. Then his face frightened.
 why, yes,' he said, I'm sure of it. I tried it one time, Gfies, hy that old red bucket measure of yoursr'- Youths Companion.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
GOLD FOR JEWELLERS.
Most of the Raw Material Is Bought
 From the Government.

Most of the Raw Material Is Bought
 From the Government.
 Jewellers derive their gold supply from various sources, such as old jew elry, banks and refneries, but the greater part of the raw gold used by the manufacturer comes from the gov ernment
 From the ref1ner the gold comes to the factory in the form of buttons or granules. The reineries employ the waste of the jewelry shops and by burning off the material portions and subjecting the result to certain proc esses recover much gold that other wise would be lost to the trade.
 For many years there was steady drain on the gold coin in circulation, caused by the use of the coin by jew elers in search of raw material. The fact that our government turned out a coin that after passing through the assay office was of twentytwo carat fineness, only two grains below the pure gold standard, and had also been worked over, the silver and copper forming the alloy having been mixed thoroughly in the gold before the coin was mfnted, made the gold coin par ticularly attractive to the jeweler. The manufa cturer experienced 10 trou- ble when the gold coin was used, i'm asmuch as the alloy always had been combined with the metal, and all that was necessary for the commercial utilization of the coin was to alloy 1t sufficiently to bring the gold down to the point required; also from the jew eler's viewpoint, lot of time and difn- culty was saved, inasmueh as this scheme did away with much bookkeep- ing and rendered unnecessary the ty- ing up of censidefa ble amounts of money in the purchase Of raw mate rial to be held as stock Later, how ever, the government made up the pure gold in brick or bar form, and it is in that shape the greater bulk of the supply is now derived.
 Thousands of dollars pass between the banks and the manufacturing jew elers every year in the forms of bars of gold. the banks handling these for the benefit of their clients. The bricks vary in value according to weight from s2OO to $5O0 and come with the gov ernment assay office sta mp as a guar antee of purity and fineness.-New York Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Success of French American Conven- tion-Rev. J. c. Matthieu Breaches on Unity-Officers EIected-SociaI Side of the Convention.

The 10th annual convention and pa triotic reunion of the French-Aner cans of Connecticut was held at St. Edwards hall Wednesday and Thurs day. About 200 delegates were pres ent, including several French Canadian clergymen.
 Attended Mass.
 The delegates assembled at St. Ed wards hall Wednesday morning at S3e and at g o'clock, escorted by the Citi- zenS' band. marched to St. Edward s church, where they attended solemn ford, chaplain of the convention, was celebrant; Rev. Felix J. O'Neill of Staff ford Springs. deacon; Rev. John c. Matthieu of MooSup, sub deacon, and Rev. J. J. Papillon of Willimantic, mas ter of ceremonies Miss Jane Clark of Collinsville presided at the organ. The singing was plain chant by a number of the delegates.
 Eloquent Sermon.
 The sermon, which was i'll French, was preached by Rev. J. c. Matthieu He referred to the necessity of unity in all organizations, and dwelt on the unity of faith which existed in the Catholic churches in the various na- tions of the world. He said that such unity should exist in all human or ganizati tions, and that it is best effect ed by preserving the mother tongue. The preacher urged all his hearers of French extraction to guard well the language of their fathers as a precious inheritance calculated to effect greate loyalty toward faith and patriotism.
 Beautiful Decorations.
 The church was beautifully decorat- cd with flowers and potted plants. The hall was adorned with red, white and blue bunting, the American flag being conspicuous. The flowers arranged on the, stage in front of the speaker were very effective.
 After the services at the church the delegates reassembled at the hall and the convention was formally opened by the president, Pierre Robert of Stafford Springs.
 WeIconed by Warden.
 A letter from J. Alan Mix, warden of the borough, was read. regrettfng his inability to be present, also giving the delegates a hearty welcome and grant ing them the freedom of the borough during their visit.
 Election of Officers. After 8 short recess for luncheon, tho afternoon session was called to order, when the election of officers took place as printed in yesterdays Bulletin.
 Marched to the Hall.
 The delegates went to dinner at the Springs house, and at 7.30, headed by the band, paraded up Main and Church streets to the hall. Redf1re was freely burned on the line of march, and there was evidence that the kindness of Warden Mix in turning the keys of the borough over to the visitors was ap- preciated.
 At the evening session, which was largely social, the hall was crowded, al most every person of French extrac- tion in town being present, as well as many who were not of that nationality There was vocal and instrumental music, Woods orchestra being engaged for the evening. Brief addresses were given by Attorney Eugene l.. Jolbert of Woonsocke. and MT. Boneau of Biddeford, Me.
 Closing Session.
 The delegates met at the hall Thurs day and concluded the routine work of the convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
The Way to Bake nsans.

To make baked beans soak one and one-half pints small white beans over night in soft water. In the morning drain and parbcil. bat not enough to crush the beans Place in the bottom of a bean pot several slices of bacon (saIs or fresh pork, then put in about half the beans, over which sprinkle salt, heaping spoonful of brown sug- ar or New Orleans molasses, then more slices of the bacon. Over this place the rest of the beans, with the salt, sugar or nolasses and bacon on top. Cover with soft water and bake at least eight hours. though they are bet ter if baked all day. Add soft water as needed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Returns After 2f Years.

Mrs. Everett Bronson and daughter, Mrs. Sherman Barton of Kent, have been visiting the formers brother, Deacon Joseph s. Jones' of Moosup, who is i'll, and relatives in Chaplin and this city. Mrs. Bronson is 76 years old and this is her first visit to this section of the state in twenty one years, when she visited her brother in this city when he resided at the head of Walnut street at the corner of what is now Washburn street. Mrs Bronson and daughter left on the 4.07 express Thursday afternoon for Hart ford, and will visit her son, Henry Bronson, in West Hartford, before re- turning home. Mrs. Barton, who is a teacher, will attend the teachers con- ventlon in Hartford today (Friday).
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
MARRIED AUGUST IA.
Miss lnez Litehfield of Chaplin the Bride of Roland E. Meyer of Brook iyn, N. Y,

It has been announced that Miss 1nez, daughter of MT. and Mrs. An drew M. Litchfield of Chaplin, is mar ried. The announcement came as a surprise to friends in this city, as well as her parents and friends in her home town, although her engagement to Ro- land K. Meyer of Brooklyn, N. Y, was announced 8 number of weeks ago The wedding took place in Brooklyn August 14. and was kept a secret by the young people until few days ago. Mrs. Meyer is a graduate of the Wind ham high school and singer of abil- ity. She has done concert work and at many of these MT. Meyer had &C., companied her. as he is an accom- plished violinist. Mr. and Mrs. Meyer are making their home in Brooklyn, N. Y., with the formers father.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
CLERKS SMOKER
With Whist, Refreshments, Speeches and Music on the Side.

The Willimantic Clerks Protective association gave an enjoyable whist and smoker in Knights of Pythias hall Thursday evening. There was an at tendance of about seventy five, includ- ing a number of guests.
 President Leo l.. Thompson acted as master of ceremonies and following the playing of whist called upon a number of those present for informal remarks that were well received. Dur ing tine evening music was furnished by Sweeney & Pici1ett's orchestra, whose selections were repeatedly ap- plauded
 At the close of the evenings pleas ure, refreshments were served. The committee in charge of the arrange ments for the affair comprised Leo L. Thompson, A. c. Scripture Wilfrid St. Martin and Robert Connaughton.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
FOR PLAINTIFF
Jury Returns Verdict in Lincoln Crane
 Case, Thursday Afternoon.

court was resumed, Judge Edwin B. Gager charged the jury in the case of NJ. Eugene Lincoln of this city vs. Charles T. Crane Of Mansfield. It re- quireG about thirty minutes in which to make the charge and at 10.45 o'clock the jury retired to weigh the evidence and render such judgment as might be agreed upon. The question for them to decide was the rightful ownership of g railroad switch ties valued at S26.SS. The case consumed the entire session of Wednesdays court At 3 o'clock in the afternoon, after being out more than four hours a verdict for the plaintiff was returned
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
The Hioh Hathox.

If you keep your hatbox on high shelf in closet you may find the fol lowing suggestion worth trying: Slit open the two upright edges of one side of the hathox, so that when the cover on hinges. This will allow you to re move or replace the hat without taking the box from the sheIf.-Harper's.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Tho Fault ef Ric!icuis.

There is Ro character. howsoever good and fine. but it can be destroyed by ridicule, howsoever poor and wit less. Observe the ass, for instance. His character is about perfect. he is the choicest spirit among all the hum bier animals, yet see what ridicule has brought him to. Instead of feel ing complimented when we are called an ass we are left in doubt. - Mark Twain.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Meeting of Die Besserune.

At a weekly meeting of Die Besse- rung at the Windham high school on Thursday the following programme was carried out: Piano duet, Alice Bugbee and Ru3oy Higgins; recitation. Irene Grant, piano solo, Lucy Buck an original story, Helen Parker; piano solo, Agnes Egbert.
 Principal Case made few an- nouncements. among which he men- toned the measures that the society had taken toward decorating the building He said he hoped that the town would also assist in the good work by kalsonining the walls of the assembly hall in order that the pie lures would show off to better advan- tage as they deserved.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
WILL I-IMANTIC

for an injury to a horse owned by the plaintiff that was run over by the de- fendants automobile May IA, 1910. The accident occurred in the road between South Windham and Williams Cross ing. It was necessary to kill the horse as result of his injuries. Triple dam ages were asked by the plaintiff as provided for by statute. It is not known what the terms of settlement were. Attorneys Hinman and King represented the plaintiff and Attorneys Waller and Walker of New London represented the defendant.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
pikinn Around

Messenger Boy-I hear yer boss done . little shoppin' yesterday. Wall Street Office Boy -Poohl Nethin' to speak of He only bought an insurance company, a couple of good, serviceable banks an a steel plant, m he had a railroad sent ID on apperbation E,uck
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
His Sineer;tx-

T was surprised when I heard that Grabrox had joined the church. when he and his business partner shook dice to see which member of the firm should join. indianapolis Jour- nal.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Jack O. Lanterns Decorated Hall for
 Seniors Social.

The senior class of Windham high school gave it's annual Halloween social and dance in town hall Thurs day evening The affair was largely attended by the students of the school and their friends The hall was elab- orately decorated with unique and striking effects, denoting the season. Pumpkin moonshines grinned all over the hall. Music was furnished by Hel- mol0's orchestra. Refreshments were served at internission The party was chaperoned by several mothers and a number of the members of the faculty
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
FUN ERAL.
Clifford H. Martin.

OFfIlCFO TT. NidTCFT5.
 The body of Clifford H. Martin, who died in a New York hospital of nerv- ous trouble Monday, arrived in this city on the noon express Thursday and was taken in charge by Funeral Di- rectors Elrnore & Shepard and taken to Mansfield, where burial was in the family lot in the cemetery there. The funeral was held from his home in New York Wednesday afternoon. MT. Martin at one time resided in Mans field, where his father, Eli Martin, was one of the towns prominent citizens.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
In His Linn,

He Is building an immense artif- cial mountain on his country estate
 Well, I guess it comes sort of natu- ral for him to put up bluff"-Puck.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Married in New Britain sept. 2s.

certificate of marriage has been returned to the office of the town clerk stating that Stephan Haldin and Aki- lima Hadlin. both of this city, were stantin Buketoff, rector of the Russian Orthodox church in New Britain. The couple are employed in the local thread mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
WHAT IS GOING ON TONIGHT.

Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at Loomer Opera House.
 Moving Pictures at the Bijou and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Div. No. 1.
 Radiant Chapter. No. II, o. E. s.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
NO OTICE Change In Bank Hours

On and after August 1st. 1911. the Jewett City Savings Bank of JeWetf City, Conn.,, will be open every business day except Satur- days) from 10 o'clock a. m. 10 o'clock D. m., closing Saturdays at 12 o'clock.
 FRANK E. ROBINSON, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Local Notes.

Today Friday) the public schools of the town, including the normal school, will close on account of the Connecticut state teachers association meetings in New Haven and Hartford.
 The young ladies of the local tele- phone exchange have appointed a com mittee to arrange for a social and dance to be held in town hall some time next month. This will be the first affair of this kind given by the telephone girls in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Personals.


 Mrs. Huber Clark of Oak street spent Thursday in Middletown.
 Mrs Mary Dube and Mrs. A. G. Cailouette are in New York.
 Benjamin W. Cross of Andover vis- tied friends in Willimantic Thursday. Capt. J. E. Paulhus had as his guest Thursday Attorney Wilfred Galbert of Woonsocket, R. I.
 Mrs. Mary Hickey and daughter, Miss Mary, of Jackson street, were Hartford visitors Thursday.
 Mrs. E. J. Ross and her sister, Mrs Eva F. Holdridge of Chaplin, were Willinantic visitors Thursday.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. J. Gardner of Can ada are visiting the latter's mother, Mrs. Conway of Meadow street.
 Miss Eliza Heating of South Man chester is visiting her nieces, Mrs John Doyle and Mrs. Henry Mathieu Frederick C. Wendell of Boston arr rived in town Thursday afternoon on the 4.07 express for visit with friends.
 President Thomas C. Warehouse of the American Thread company was in the city Thursday and was enter tained by Gen. Eugene S. Boss. agent of the local plant. The day was spent in conference with General Boss and an inspection of the plant
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Norwich Motorist Settles Horse Case.

At the conclusion of the Lincoln Crane, case, the case of Edward H.
 Brindamour of this city vs. Charles E. Meech of Norwich. was to have been tried, but settlement was effected out of court. It was a suit to recover $500
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Misses Goats
TO PURCH ASE

\ Eelton Cloth, Cheviot, Broadcloth and
 Scottish Tweeds, ages 6. 8. 10, 12,
 Prices s4.ss, s5.75, s7.5o, s1o.oo. WOMEN's COATS
 Broadcloth, Zebeline, Novelty Mix
 ture and Basket Weave Prices $1o., $12.50, $15., $17.5o, $2o. WOMEN'S OUT-SIZE SUIT Panama-bust measure Al, 4S, 45, fl. 49, 51- Prices $2o.oo s25.oo. 1 WOMEN'S ONE-PIECE DRESSES
 Silk Messaline. all the new evening I shades
 Prices s1o., s17.5o, s2o. and s25. WOATEN'S SEPARATE SKIRTS Navy Blue, Black and Mixtures
 Prices $5., $7.5o, $1o., st25o, $15. MISSES SKIRTS -$A.5o. TAILORED WAISTS ' Stiff collars and cuffs-$1.5o to Sa5o. SILK WAIST INAA II AOiAS M olSEA+ 1Cl1S OA tl1lCC-
 quarter sleeve, trimmed with lace tucking and braid-$3.5o to $5.95. WRAPPERS and $1.5o. LONG KMoNOs of Teazledown-
 s1.oo to s2.5o. LADY BETTY CORSET
 Exceptionally good value and latest type 1 Prices s1.oo, s1.5e and s2oo. FLANNELETTE SHORT PETIT COATS
 White and colors-5oc and 75c. 1 BLACK PETTICOATS- 1 Heatherbloom, Twill, Gloria and 1 Satteen-adjustable drawing string
 Prices $f00 to $3.5o. 1 LADIES, SWEATERS 1 All colors-$2.50 to $500. | CHILDREN'S DRESSES l Galatea, Gingham, Flannel and l Serge
 Prices s1.oo to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-27
Children's Coats

Bearskin and Opossum, ages 2, 3, 4. Prices s2.5o, $s.s5, $500. MISSES JUNIOR COATS Melton, Cheviot and Zebeline ages | A. Is, Is, IT. 1s- ] Prices $1o., $15., $f7.5o, $20. WOMEN's SUITS
 Serge, Cheviot, Novelty Mixture . Prices s15, $17.5o. $2o, s22.5o, s25 i. woMEzN's oNE-PIECE DRESSES | Black and Navy Blue Serge Prices $6.5o, $1o., $12.5o, SIS. MISSES JUNIOR SAILOR SUITS j. Serge and Plaid. ages 1s, Is, 17- Prices $5., $7.5o, S1o. NOMENs OUT- SIZE SKIRTS s5.75 $7.5o LAWN WAISTS
 Open front or back, long or | short sleeve, trimmed with lace, Han burg and tucks-
 $1.o0 to $3.5o. THE STUDENT WAIST So@t collar and cuffs with tie SIPS. HOUSE DRESSES of Percale- Prices $1.oo to S2.25. SHORT KIMoNOS-5oc and HOO. FAITH ROBES
 of blanketing material or cider down
 Price $500. IIAANNELETTE ROBES with or without collars, ex tra good vaIue-75e and $100. AVIATION CAPS-all color; s-SfOo. SILK PETTICOATS-
 black and colors-$3.95 to $500. CHHDREN'S SWEATERS --F Prices Soc to S2.5o. CHTTDREN'S BONNETS- Silk and bear skin
 Price 25c to $1.50.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-04-21

Wild pitch. Adams; struck out by Webster.
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The Holly chieftain., 1911-04-21
ADRIAN NJ. NEWENs
The Next Attraction on the Holly
Lecture Course

Mr.. Newens, while presented as
a monologist, is all that and more.
His entertaining purpose programs
are truly entertainments with
great purposes. He impersonates
and yet he does rot. He presents
his characters of real men and
women. without costumes or make
up accessories. He is in no way
mechanically offensive. Probably
the strongest point in his work
is the message that he brings to
his audience in every program.
His entertainment is the lecture
without the lecturer. the drama
enacted without the actors and
stage properties.
"A Message from Mars" is a
comedy, story, a great play
teeming with human conditions
and problems. Its theme is the
revolution of a selfish man. There
are fifteen different characters.
The marvel Of the artists work
is that these fifteen characters
come and go with no apparent
effort. One comment is that "Mars
=
is a golden golden message pre-
sented by a superb artist
Mr.. Newens will appear at the
Opera House on Friday evening,
April 2S. Reserved seat sale be-
gins at Ikelman's on Saturday,
April %.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-04-21
Granada Ii, Crooks 3.

The Holly Crooks. under the
leadership of Captain Archie Will
son. crossed bats with the Granada
aggregation of ball tossers last
Sunday. but owing to the butter"
fingers of some Of our boys, the
Crooks met their Waterloo about
the first shake, and the story was
lib.
Manager Zach Tayler, comment.
ing on the victory, says that his
team is 'champeen' of the county
and it is ready to meet all corners
for marbles. chalk or money.
The Holly chieftain., 1911-04-21
building,

Wild Pitch, Webster; two base hit. New
banks; hit batter G. McGraw. E. James. Hollis;
Struck out by Adams IL. Strong l.