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Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
INJURY FATAL.
John Gryer, Upon Whom BIeaoher,
 Roll FoIl, Dies at Hospital.

Undertaken John Hourigan's am bulance brought the remains of John Gryer from the Backus hospital in Norwich to Jewett City for burial on Saturday afternoon. Last Thursday Gryer with another man, was carry ing heavy roll at the Aspinook bleachery. Gryer slipped and fell, which caused both men to drop the roll. When it fell it's full weight came across Gryers abdomen. He was hur- ried to the hospital, where he died oh Saturday of inflammation of the bow els, caused by the hurt.
 Painters Fall Fifteen Feet.
 Three painters from New London, painting on a swing stage, at one of the Ashland Cotton companys houses on Hill street, were thrown to the ground, distance of 15 feet, Satur- day, caused by the breaking of one of the hooks. One of the men suffered an injury to his shoulder and was sent home. Another, Edward Littlefield of this place, was considerably shaken up, The men were thrown together in a pile. pots of paint. ladders and all.
 Sunday Outings.
 MT. and Mrs. T. B. Keen and Mrs. A. D. Chapman were guests of c. w, Murdock in South Windham Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. E. H. Hiscox were wis itors in Windham Center Sunday, the guests of Miss Gertrude Arnold.
 Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Logan of Provi- dence spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Paul Geist.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
M THE DAVIS.

! A gfanoe at the bill offered at this pUnune to stay and make good house" &fu almost convince the reader that ke fmpdngiJie has been accomplished, Ina tfznk they have a better show for &c nrsE tzrree days of the current week Man has before been offered to those Emo are becoming regulars" at this bapu1ax place Of amusement
 The nine 'krazy ldds' because of a kinnilerffy in names are thought by hany to have been seen here before; )hs, however, is an error.as this par hnxaRemenf of these wei known art icuIar act has never before played this kity.
 A Dresm of the Golden Past, by the Anna MAdigan company, to judge by fhe tftie. should be the sort of sketch fhat ccntnfna enough of real substance fo not only catch and hold the public fnucy. but send them away with some khing worth describing to the less for f,Iunte ones at home who are not able fo eet to the theatar during the short enezxemerrt of these well known ant sss& ', entertainer; let us hope he will prove of the right calfbre for this particular house and bfli-
 we are promised the usual number of phCtoplays selected in Boston by hfr. Davis, who believes 1t worth while to visit the city twice weekly for the purpose of looking at every picture re- leased by the Motion Picture Patents company and selecting what he be- 3isves to be the best
 The above makes up the usual two hours show which will be given three times dailyS L e.. at 2.S0. and g, al fhe Davis.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
JEWETT CITY.
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fere with the bounds of the church holdings where the lands abut.
 The blue prints and plans submit ted to the committee by Architect Gray of Boston. show the curb as be- ing laid out with four entrances to the monument. one from the front, one From the rear and one from both North and East Main streets.
 The main entrance in front to have the steps flanked with two granite columns, instead of the arch as first proposed, each column to bear a bronze tablet with the inscription, Daving Hale Tanning Park, and two ornamental lamps on top, flanked on either side by an exedra, providing seats for people to rest on. This will give symmetry to the shanp point, and will give an added interest to the ap- proach to the monument from the down town end of the triangle.
 The committee, not deeming it within their province to act relative to the removal of the trees in accord ance with MT. Earnings plan, voted to ask Warden Mccarthy to call bor- 'ough meeting of the freemen that a vote might be obtained. Chairman Haskell waited upon the warden Sat urday with this end in view, but, up- on investigation of the borough char ter, 1t was found that the board of borough government was invested with power to remove any tree at its discretion. MT. Tanning has been in- formed of these actions, and will again send his architect and surveyor here this week to confer with Warden Mo- Carthy and the committee relative to immediate procedure. The blue prints and plans of the monument park or new proposed entrance can be seen at the home of E. H. Hiscox on Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR A Simple Remedy Cures Dandrufi
 and Stops Falling Hair

What a pity it is to see so many people with thin, wispy hair, faded or streaked with gray and realize that most of these people might have soft, glossy abundant hair of beautiful color and lustre if they would but use the proper treatment. There is no neces- sity for gray hair under sixty five years of age, and there is no excuse for anyone, youg or old, having thin, struggling hair, either full of dand- ruff or heavy and rank smelling with excessive oil
 You can bring back the natural color of your hair in a few days and and foreer rid yourself of any dand- ruff and loose hairs, and make your hair grow strong and beautiful by using Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy. For generations common l garden Sage has been used for re- storing and preserving the color of the hair; and Sulphur is recognized
 by Scalp Specialists as being excel
 lent for treaunent Of hair and scalp
 troubles.
 If you are troubled with dandrufr 1 or itching scalp or If your halr is looslng it's color or coming out, get a fifty cent bottle of Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur From your druggist, and
 notice the improvement in the ap- pearance of your hair after fsw
 days treatment. Agent The Lee & Oegood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Look at this beautifui csrfl<r Don't bother mel How can I r<xf the guide book if you keep pe<fsr1rr me to look at rocks and castles = Washington Herald.
 Mrs. Boston--Did you brinx srv light fiction reading with you fffx sumnnerz Mrs. Manhnttsn-No. n wasn't necessary. You see. ret c letter from my husband every tay.-- Judge.
 Ninnycus-Dr. KiIlemkwik i. A con- scientious fellow. Cynfcus-Yes. sa soon as his bill reaches tt.s famlg>s limit he puts the patisnt out of lie miserys-Lffe.
 Shs-I am almost bakad. havn been shut up in a close. Etufrr ro1sn for two hours. He-Whaf vas fas o~- casion of that? she--A meeting ef our Fresh Air society. -Hssazlns.
 T didn't know she was left-hana- ed.v "Sne isn't" '.But she nssrns to do everything with her leff hnnd.~ "Yes. Haven't you noticed Inc ex- gagement ringr-Detroit Free press. Wealth has its penaItlss~ said ths ready-niade philosopher. Tss," re- piled Mrs. Cumrox, sTd rather b< barx at the dear old factory than IsarnInx to pronounce the names Of the oif masters in my picture gallery. - Washington Star.
 Mrs. Irons, if that informal cat of yours keeps me awake ss he di6 last blame blame you 'I a bit W if zou eid. Colonel Stormley. Only 1t wasn't the cat. on< of my boarders is learning Co play tts obos."-Chicago Tribune,
 What do you fink Of dis xsytmsxt fence makes me agin it.v Your er- perience?" Yes; de rov'msnt runs fs jails, don't dey7 Well, dc vay 6sT fo<s 1t don't make no hit wit fne~-Boston Transcript.
 Last winter the girls were coats made of blankets" T rem<r.1<rr Now they are wearing hats made of towels.' T suppose tabiecioffs f1r shirtwaists win be the next stsp."-- Louisville Courier Journal,
 Did you enjoy Miss Dodisssrs . singing last evening. Well, in e way did. But 1t seemed to me that s1> lacked sense of proportion" Tes. I noticed that, too. 4 person as stou' as she is ought to wear her striped running up and down, instead of thf other way."-chicago Record Herald
 q suppose you are proud of ycus wife's literary success" said the in1- mate friend. Yes" replied MT. stubbs. "Only I wish she wouldn't insist on making the hero of every novel tall. athletic young man. uith wavy hair and piercing blue sles. Anybody can see that I am short, fsi, Il bald and compelled to wear Speck"-- PnthAndeT
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
UNUSUALLY STRONG BILL fi AT THE AUpzKDRI HUM,

Despite the fact that Leigh DeLacey .sv unable to appear this week, the pro- rramme offered at the Auditorium the 6rgt fhree days Is one that has not been equalled by any house in this county for some time.
 An act that had been selected for its laugh producing qualities is the Har- rIg Trio in it's farce comedy scream eut1tlec A Matrimonial Wager. This <r n sketch that calls for some clever &hnracter work on the part of the per- f0rrners, who are without peer in this line.
 Charles Ledegard, The Flying Dutrhman, presents an act that is pontfveiy new to Norwich in every re- 9pect- Mir. Ledegard does what Is known as a bounding rope act, in wh1ch the performer executes somer- uauits and various other feats while Balanced on a rope.
 Another novelty act, but in the mu- deal line, is presented by the Conders a European team who have made good on both ddes of the water. They pre- peuk several novel instruments as vel ns the standard ones.
 Besides the programme of above acts hfi of them new to Norwich, a selec- Non of exclusive photoplays are or hand, headed by the famous 101 Bison &hfch is . regular Monday feature.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
A FEW sEAsHoRE LOTS

Situated in the Town of Charlestown, R. l., fronting the Atlantic Ocean, on one of the best bathing beaches in the state. These lots are fifty (50) feet frontage on ocean and one hundred fifty (150) feet deep. In the rear of these lots there is a salt water pond nine miles long, sandy bottom, excel lent boating and fishing. The price of these lots Is two hundred ($290) dol- lars. Remember the prices that were paid for lots. at Pleasant View four years ago and the prices that are be- ing paid now. Those cottage sites that am offering for only $20O arc on the same ocean, same beach, only a, few miles east Of Pleasant View. Here is chance to buy seashore cottage site at low figure and have 1t increase in value many fold in a year or two. Avail yourselves of this opportunity and don't be among those that will say (after they are all sold) I wish I had bought one. Come and look these lots over and remember If you pur- chase one l pay your expenses for any distance not over 100 miles Trans- portation from Westerly sn auto. In- vestigate.
 WILLIAM A. WILCOX, Real Estate Broker,
 No. il West Bread St.. Rooms and 2. aug3d Westerly, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
THE LAWSON TIMBER AT AUCTION

To settle the estate of E. N. Lawson, late of Union, Conn, the subscribers will sell at public auction at the Law son homestead in the eastern part of Union, Conn.,,
 THURSDAY, SEPT. 26, AT P. Ms L Some of the FINEST STANDING TIMBER IN
 EASTERN CONNECTICUT.
 116 acres, divided for convenience of sale into g lots and estimated to cut million feet of the finest lumber. MAGNIFICENT PINES, FINE OAK,
 CHESTNUT AND HEMLOCK ranging from 40 to 100 years growth.
 A reasonable time, not over 3 years, will be allowed for clearing the land. IL THE LAND ON WHICH THE
 TIMBER STANDS. III. THE HOME FARM, 54 acres with
 buildings, one of the best farms
 in town.
 ". FIVE OUTLYING TIMBER LOTS --154 acres Terms: 10 per cent. of purchase price at time and place of sale, bal ance 30 days.
 Maps of the lots may be seen at any time at the homestead and a guide will be there Sept. 20-26 Cor previously by arrangement with H. Nj. Lawson. Stafford Springs. Conn, R. F. D., Tel. Stafford, 31-5.)
 Geo. N. Lawson, Middle Haddam. Conn, Tel. Chatham 125-3. (Mrs.) Mary k. Carpenter. No, Ash ford, Conn, Tel. Putnam 375-3. Executors,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
SHORT CALENDAR AT PUTNAM. Dudue Gager to Preside in Superior Court on Tuesday-Three Divorce cnses

The WIndham county superior court eomes in Tuesday, September 10, at o'clock D. m-. for short calendar and assignment of cases, Hon. Edwin B. Gager, judge. The short calendar list:
 Prank Casey for receiver vs. the Danielson Worsted Co.,: application of Nsshawaug Electric Power company for change of name; Hattie D. Stone vs- Byron B. Stone; Philip None vs. Katherine NJ. None; John Gillian vs- Margaret Gabb Gillian; Starkweather k Williams Co. vs. Whitestone Go,
 Trial List.
 To Jury1Cnarfes A. Young, Jr-, ct bl vE Charles A. Young. To be. tried ht WHEfmanttc
 uncontssted Divorces.
 George Ferris vs. Mildred Ferris:. Florence Racine vs. Charles Racine: Minnie M. Hackett ys. John J. Hack ett-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
FULL ASSOCIATED -iTn '" PRESS pEsPLrcHse
POETRY
EATE,s rnox,Kx

Bill Bivvlns said he'd iiks ts b~ |. t~.
 In the fray, And lead the troops to r1Nrw ,~fu. s..
 people, said 'sTKooragry But fate is most pernfckqfv. nnS n~~~-
 VIII consent AV iet man pursue what he b<li<~<x 1,,, his natural bent blll never led a troop. Us,n t~.~a.~
 store at Punkinvfl1ss ne runs the. family crranda win eA<l-
 ity an skill. oin somehow never hit the pace h1s early fancy set. HIS home folks call him ssWl11ie~ ~ns
 his wife's surrasstfs. Jim spicer: on theyothsr hand. de~srsd a He said he had no taste fur sltsrcssisr
 or for strife. He wouldn't play the games Esf f<-rn, the youngsters to bs rsuxh. He simply learned the rules, anf iooEfns 1. on was fun enough But once again we see inc wnaA ~f
 fate's relentless hand. what you may think you wanf f< s<I 1.
 dom what you're roin' fs farf His Knowledge theoretical fheT er~r called Into plsy. FOOT Jim's an umpire now. ana has
 riot every day
 -washinrton star.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
BREED THEATER.
O. the Moonlight Trail, the seasons
 Western Sensation.

The offering at the Breed today IS fns of the seasons most powerIui Eeafern melodramas, vigorous and re- ntsfs with stirring situations It Is sne of the peerless Hssanay produc- fione and shows how the quick wit of < little child saves a fortune in cur raDcv and traps two cowardfy rufnans -rho menace her fathers life.
 There is a tremendously strong story nf fhe southern race track entitled Kentucky Girl It is strangely remi- riecent of the old story of The County Fair. and while the fair is not actually reuresented, the race track scenes are fhere in all their glory. Besides these two great attractions, the marvellous Paflie Weekly is on for today and VIII hewilder all by its brilliant array of nffWs pictures.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
FRANK WHiPPLE CAUGHT. Neluntown Horse Thief Finally Rounded up in Worcester-Taken to West Haven, Conn.

Chief of police David M. Loomis of West Haven, Conn, arrived in Wur- cester late Thursday afternoon, says The Gazette, and identified the man arrested Wednesday under the name of Prank J. Roberts as Frank Whipple of Voiunt0wn. Conn.
 Chief LoomiS was accompanied bv J, Clarence Tuthill of West Haven. who identified the horse and wagon which Whtpple tried to sell to Thomas o. Flynn of Green street as being his property.
 Whipple at first refused to admit his Identity and declined to waive his ex- tradition rights but later changed his mind and accompanied Chief Loomis back to West Haven
 According to Capt. Patrick ODay of the detective bureau, Whfppae is au eD-conytct who has served time in the Connecticut state prison for arson
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
Republican Caucus

The Republican Voters of the Town of Killingly who are enrolled upon the Republican Caucus List, according to the Statutes of Connecticut. are re- quested to meet in Town Hall, Daniel son, On Friday, Sept. IS, 1912. at 2.30 o'clock, for the following purposes: Ffrat-To place nominations for va- rious Town Officers for the ensuing year.
 Second-To do any business proper to be done at said meeting.
 WILLIAM H. PUTNAM,
 LUDGEIs J. MORIN.
 SABIN S. RUSSELL,
 ALMA FORCIER.
 FRANK L. BENNETT,
 SIDNEY BASTOW,
 ROBERT G. SMITH,
 Republican Town Committee Dated at Killingly. Sept. ', 1912.
 sep9d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
LEGAL NOTICES.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich: on the 7th day of septem- Der, A. D. 1912.
 Present-NELSON J AYLING, Judge.
 Estate of Frank H. Gordon, late of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, deceased.
 George W. Carroll of Norwich ap- peared in Court and filed petition praying, for the reasons therein set forth, that administration be granted upon the estate of said decesked, aI- legged to be intestate.
 Whereupon, 1t is Ordered. That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District. on the 18th day of September. A. D. 1912. at 3 o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice of the pendency of said petition, and of said hearing thereon, be given by the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least six days prior to the date of said hearing, and that re- turn be made to this Court. NELSON J. AYLING, Judge The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH. sep9d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
JUST ARRIVED.

Express car of 2s Horses. Some nice Chunks, big Horses and Drivers. Have on hand 4S head to pick from They must be sold or exchanged. Prices right.
 Tel. 1139. E. R. PERSON. ?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
NOTICE

The Republican Electors of the Town Of Lebanon are requested to meet in the Town Hall in said Town on Fri day, Sept. 13. 1912, at o'clocksp. m. to nominate Town Officers for the en, suing year.
 . Per request of the Republican Town Committee.
 c. J.. ABEIL. Chairman. Lebanon. Conn. Sept (. 1912. sepsd
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

A tramp was passing a marine store and seeing the man at the door, he asked in a joking way. Do you buy rags and bones ?" You've guessed it first time, old chap answered the man. Get on the ales."-London
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. o. P. meets tonight.

N. B. Q. P. meets tonight.
 Nigs M. c. Adles will be in Norwrcn sll this week. See adv
 ges the sofid and durable school hboes Frank A. Bill offers at S1. Sl-zs md 41.5o.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
What Is Going On Tonight.

Vaudeville and Moving Pictures al khe Auditorium.
 Vaudeville and Photoplays at Davis Lheafer. Motion Pictures and Songs at Breed Nheater- fn odd Tellows' Hall.
 Thames Union. No. 137, U.. B. of z. md J. of A., meets in Carpenters HalL Norwich Conclave, No. 424. l. Q. Ill., ,- N6rwfch I,odge. No. 248, N. E. O. P- meets in Bucldn gham Memorial. eebequonaah Council Mo-. Il. ID. or P- meets in Foresters' Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
Work tiss Relay sxstsm

T. R. shouts liar" more than au, pther loUd-vOaced politician, but Hi ram Johnson sure runs him a ver5 4good gecond--Los Angeles Times.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
NOTICE.

FOR SALE: By order of the Court of Probate for the District of Norwich, I will sell the interest of Emily Moffitt, late of Grtswold, in said District, de- ceased, in a certain piece or parcel of land. situated on Stone Hill, within the Town of Griswold, fully described in the application to sell on file in said Court.
 ORRIS S. R1X, sep9d S Administ strator
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

SACRIFICE SALE-Pleasantlv located 73 acre farm. 35 acres excellent blow land, balance pasture and wood. good fruit, 1A miles from R. R. station and village, near markets. 14 room colonial house with verandas. best condition outside and in. large barn. painted. new henhouse. cost s365. sheds. outbuildings. buildings worth s5,000; price s3;300-- S1.000 down. Includes household fur nishings, farming tools and poultry.
 jan91d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

If potatoes are not kept 10 dark compartment / after digging thsf quality will be impaired.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

1Uue1H v. ''s' . . . . Y t VI A'oV0IuON'vu Q State of Connecticut. County of New London, ss: I. c. L. Hopkins. Cashier of swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
 c. L. HOPKINS. Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before ms. this 9th day of September, 1912
 JOHN L. MITCHELL
 Notary Public. Correct-Attest:
 FRANCIS J. HEAVENS,
 J. c. WORTH,
 JAMES B. SHANNON, sep9d Directors
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Keep the late crops ven tnisd. Nothing will forward the growth r5ors than incessant tiflage.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Rub the suckers from ths srrirf set trees and shrubs, s7e rsnsvs tns weak, useless Ercwths.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Select clear, bright dsys for szf5ef- ing fruit and cool it before ssnf'Hf to market.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Total Liabilities ........ s1,443,189.Ss State of Connecticut, County of New London, ss., Norwich, Sept. 7th, 1912. I, R. w. Perkins. Treasurer of the afore- said Thames Loan & Trust Co.,, do SOL emnly swear that the foregoing state- ment is true to the best of my knowl- edge and belief.
 R. w. PERKINS, Treasurer. Subscribed and sworn tc before me, this 7th day of September, 1912.
 DWIGHT L. UNDERW OOD, sep9d Notary Public.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
INAsnUCH.

 I asked for almsi He flung coin at me Contemptuousl Not without a sense of shaus I stopped and picked it up. Does this fu1nil The Masters will To give a cup or water in His nane7 l asked for breadf He handed out f4 nc Indfherentfy A ticket for some fss4 lt answered to my need. Was this the way On that great day Christ stopped Co feed The hungry multitudsr When we shan wall. After this mortal strffs Eternal life,
 And to His prssencs xD As suppliants Indeed,
 Will 1t be thus
 He will on us
 In our great need His priceless gift btstowY The ouf1s,E
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Continue to plant early raturlns varieties of radisheE. The plants gre hardy and two or three plants can sifll be made.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

If the double petuniss gre cut beck heavily now they will produce neW
 wood from which cuttings can ss taken later.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

The Chinese tea crop of 1912 is pro- houncsd scarcely up to last years ktAn1efA - --.-.- L
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Oriental peoples. to bloom nsrt .se- son, must be planted in the fan Sep- tember is the best month to enect tns planting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Applications of fsrttiis~rs wfll rs< facilitate the maturity of bush beams It will drive them to wood
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Timothy and clover ssede1 ncne should be sown as early in seDtembsf as yeaHible.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Remember apples, pears eherri>e quinces. entrants and goossoerriss ars best planted in the fall
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Melons setting st tbis season "iD ,ot ,raturs befnre frost aud should b~ ninch.d ,,H, Inf, to give those well devei- oped a better opportunity to mature.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

If A COW does not retnrn Df1nt
 between her seventh and tweiftni years she never will. These gre the Dest years Of her life.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

In cultivating turnips and other Fcot crops do not cover the roots win ihs soil as it checks their development
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
WEAVERS WANTED

Special inducements for family help containing Knowles Weavers. Excel lent tenements. good work, best price list in New England. YANTIC WOOLEN CO. Yantic. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

On very fertile sofls the extra ssriy varieties of turnips have a kooe chance of maturing if planted at onc~
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

THE LITTLE GEM CASH STORE.
 Norwich Town. where you will find a choice line of Candies, Tobacco, Cigars and things too numerous to mention. Everything first class and up to date.
 MRS. TEFFT. sep2d H. ]. TEFFT. Manager,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

Keen the ripe tomatoes closely pick- ed and the vines will kfsr 7u seVel- opinE new fruit. All roticd tr1it should be Femqved from tHs aaA.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09
WANTED

General Housework Girls, Farm Help. Day Laborers, three Boys. one Wait reSS.
 FREE EMPGI)YMENT BUREAU. M. J. Coscoran, Supt. Central Bldg.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-09

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The Thames Loan & Trust Company, at the close of business on the 4th day of September, 1912: