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Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01
NOTICE

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Norwich will be at the Town Hall in said Norwich on Friday, Oct. 18th, 1912, Saturday, Oct. 18th, 1912, and Friday, Oct. 25th, 1912, from , a. III. to s ?. III. on each day, except between the hours of l and D. m, to examine the qualifications of electors and admit to the electors oath all those persons who shall be found qualified whose names appear on the list prepared by the Registrars of Voters of said Town in October, 1912, under the title "To Be Made"
 And if 1t shall appear that the rights of any persdn on said list under the title ITO Be. Made will mature after said Friday. Oct. '25th, and on or be- fore Tuesday, Nov. 5th. 1912, they will meet at the Town Clerks office in sad Norwich on Monday, Nov. 4th, 1912, from o'clock in the forenoon until 5 o'clock in the afternoon, to admit those ONLY whose qualifications mature af- ter Oct 18th and down to Nov. 5th 1912.
 Norwich, Oct 14th. 1912.
 ALBERT ". LILLIBRIDGE,
 WILLIAM B. WILCOX,
 CHARLES P. BUSHNELL. Selectmen.
 oct15d Town Clerk.
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.jEWEl CITY
Thirty Members of Preston City Aid Society and Guests Entertained by Miss Burdiek.

Miss Adelaide Burdick entertained
 the members of the Preston City La
 dies Aid society and their husbands
 at her home on Palmer street, Thurs
 day afternoon. The house was charm
 ingly decorated with plants which Miss
 Burdick has cultivated, twenty in
 number, being especially lovely. They
 are all of the large varieties, which
 are seldom seen outside greenhouses.
 An ivy covered one side of the room, and ferns, callas and begonias were grouped effectively with the Chrysan-
 themums. In the hall was a large witch
 unueT an arch of black and yellow, from which were suspended black cats and witches This witch presided over
 a table of fancy articles arranged on an ld-fashioned swift. These arti- cles were made by Miss Burdick and
 Miss Mabelle Scott and were sold for
 he benefit of the Preston City church. The ladies served a dinner of baked beans, cold meats. salads, rolls, jelly, a 1ple and pumpkin pies and coffee, The centerpiece on the table was a large pumpkin filled with apples and grapes. The place cards were autumn leaves and black owls. A pumpkin moonshine grinned on the sideboard. There were thirty present. A Hunting Trip. Messrs. Broadwell, Ericson and Fall l ly and Brown and Hartford were in town Wednesday on a hunting trip. Mrs. Sadie + rink and child and Mrs. Nose of Norwich spent Wednesday with T. A Crumb.
 | Mrs. Champion Mathewson of New ! Haven is at the home of her parents MT. and Mrs. A. R. Young, for the week end.
 ! The Misses Hutchins of Danielson were guests of Mrs. l.. G. Buckingham on Thursday.
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MYSTIC
Halloween Social Affairs-Demoerat Hold RalIy-Captain Holmes and James Sutton lll.

Thursday evening, Halloween. Char ity chapter, Order of Eastern Star, en- tertained at the home of the matron and her husband, Mir. and Mrs. Ever ett L. Crane, in Poquonoc, over fifty attending.
 The Methodist Epworth league enter tained the young people of their church in the vestry. The Young Peoples so- ciety of St. Marks Episcopal church was entertained at the rectory.
 Many at Supper.
 The regular monthly supper given by the Ladies' Aid society of the Union Baptist church was held hn Thursday evening in the Yestry. There was a good attendance and a good sum was realized for the benefit of the church. Thursday afternoon was ladies day at the Mystic club. Bowling, whist and a musical programme was the entertainment enjoyed by those pres ent. Refreshments were served.
 Captain Holmes III.
 Cap-ain J. Warren Holmes, one of the oldest residents of the village, who was taken suddenly i'll on Wednesday, morning, was little better oa Thurs day afternoon.
 
 James Sutton. the venerable spar maker, was taken suddenly i'll at his yard on Wednesday, and had to be better Thursday.
 Democratic Rally,
 The first democratic rally was held in the Lycepm theater under the aus pices of the Wilson and Marshall club. The Hon. Thomas M Waller of Ne V London and Hon. Stockton Axton of Princeton university were the speakers of the evening, and they kept the au- dience deeply interested. A large au- dience was present.
 Pleasantly Entertained
 Mrs Henry Meyers and Mrs. Benja min CottreA entertained a party of friends at their home on High street. Dancing, games and a good time was enjoyed. Cromwell's orche 5tra fur nished the music.
 Will 6aptize Twins.
 Rev. and Mrs. C. T. Hatch leave to- day (Friday) for MedfoId, Mass, for a visit with daughter and husband, MT. and Mrs. Charles MoretOn. On Sun day Mr. Hatch will baptize the twins of Nr. and Mrs. Moreton.
 Sunday morning Rev. George H. Min CT will occupy the pulpit of the Meth odisl church in the absence of Rev. MT. Hatch.
 Personals.
 Mir. and Mrs. Enos NJ. Gray spent Thursday with her mother, Mrs. Isa- bella Mackenzie.
 Huus Shelinck is visiting in town. Mrs. William Lamb has returned from a visit in New London.
 Mrs. Alice Shuhmee is visiting in Fall River, Mass.
 Mr and Mrs. Frank Buckley are in Hartford this week.
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HUMOR OF THE DAY

Sillicus-The way of the transgressor is hard. Cynicus-Oh, well. he car generally afford pneumatic tires Judge.
 'Parson, where is Armageddon ." Had to come to your preacher at last. did you? Eve answered 'hst question 5000 times already during this campaign. ."-Louisville Courier Journal
 Why didn't you arrest that man when I denounced him AS 4 pickpock- et?" demanded the irate citizen. 'i thought it was just a little politics discussion" explained the policeman. Kansas City Journal.
 Dorothy-How are you going Co vote in the coming presidential election. dear? Hortense-In my new brown tailor suit with the fur trimmings. How are you?-Stanford ChapparrsL
 Good gracious! you don't dare to send out all that abuse Of the canoi- date. do you?" Sure. 1 do. It's all understood between us. give the abuse and he gets the advertising."- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 How did you become an actor? suppose you studied Shakespeare ana other masters for many weary hourE7' Not exactly" responded the promi- Dent star. T became an actor by making three base hit in a pinch. '-. Pittsburg Post.
 That girl has rejected me three times" confided the disconsolate youth. Well" replied Miss Cayenne. you should feel encouraged. A girl who will listen to three proposals from tho same man must think something of him. Washington Star. What conceited little bump Bin gleton is," said Hawkes.. T wonder f he ever gets a glimpse of himself in he glass?" q guess that's the tror~ magnifying glass. .'-Harper's Weekly. "Still at Billson's lodging house. are you not?' No; at the Cholmondeley apartments" When did you mover Didn't move. They just changed the name and put up the rent"-Boston Transcript.
 And your husband gave s1.0O0 for that old book?" Yes ITO show how much you care for literature. I sup | pose?" No. To show how little we care for s100O 0O"-Philadclph Tele- | graph,
 Father-Mabel, you might give that young man who comes to see you in | the evenings a message Mabel (olush- | ing)-Yes. father. Father-Tell him that we've got no objection to him running up the gas bills but wed rather he didn't carry away the morn ! ing paper with him when he leaves.- 1 London opinion.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Must Eat Democratic Crow.

1dr. Editor: think the five best jokes of the election season are as fol- lows:
 c. E. Montgomery's letters. o dear, f Mir. Woodrow Wilson only had C. B's brains. But, then, MT. Mont, somery can coach him now and then.
 Another was Miss Republicans poor little letter with the old disaster chest nut attached That used 10 work but C doesn't go now.
 Then just think of George Pitcher throwing our new voting machines out he ciry hall window. 0 George! Can you see him doing it?
 aRd wouldn't it crack your lips to Aas7R Ct how much John Eccles loves and cares for the poor la50rer. Now. Jchh. you know Is more bait.
 The last joke will be uncorkeI next Tuesday. I hope c, B. NJ. and the other letter writers will save the copies cf The Bulletin as I have and read over what they have written as well the nice. complimentary little jabs he editor puts in in his column. But. uF dear friends. it cant be helped DOW. he WhCl country is Wilson mad and don't be alarmed. He won't do all those terrible things, and we'll all be much happier during the next four years-
 Ane. ln closing l will say to all lase scared 70 l-.-h sDualican men s.ld progrsss Fe Ul.. 4=s You have got to eat democratic crow for be next four years " he.her you like I oF not and th4,s as sure as win -er and a safer prediction than Horace n Johnson ever made
 A TRAVELLER.
 Norwich. Oct 31, 1912.
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six months in jail. He gave bond and appealed to the court of common pleas.
 A demurrer was argued in the case of state vs. James E. Dunne over q violation of the automobile laws. The judge took the papers and later in the day Overruled the demurrer, which was on the groInd that there is no such offense as operating a motor vehicle upon the public highways within the limits of any city or borough of this state with its muffler or cutout open; also that the offense created by the statute is the operation of motor vehicle upon the public highways within the limits of any city or bor ough of this state at any time, and that the operation of a motor vehicle without the engine muffied between , ?. m. and $ d. m. is the only offense created by the statute prohibiting such operation of a motor vehicle with its murfier open.
 4 motion to erase from docket is to be argued at New London rather than here ill the ease of state vs Leon Sam uels. This W1ll conclude the court.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01
FULL ASSOCIATED
 REss DISPATCHES
POETRY
OUR LITTLE SINNER.

OUR LITTLE SINNER. Pink cheeks and blue eyes, As blue as the skies. That "Can't-rub-o smile" He wears all the while, And long golden curls. Teeth whiter than pearis And however clad, This frolicking lad, Or dirty or clean There never has been A kid on the earth Could equal his worth. Angelic one hour, The next he's as sour AS pickles or lines, Contrary ofttimes; But whatever mood, Or naughty or good. We 1es wouldn't take The coin in the till Of any big mill, Or any old bank. For this little Yank. When he is not nigh Sometimes we both sigh. And wonder how could We live if he should Go back to the Isle He left for while To brighten the earth With mischief and mirth? desolate home Our cot would become. Lord. leave US our toy; Please spare us our boy
 -Rev. D. H. Kenney.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01
FOR SALE
A FEW sEAsHoRE Lora

Situated III the Town oL Cnar,estown K. l., fronting the Atlantic Ocean, on one of the best bathing beaches in the state. These lots are nifty (60) feet frontage on ocean and one hundred fifty Q50) feet deep. In the rear uL these lots there is d salt water pond nine miles long, sandy bottom, excel lent boating and fishing. The price It these lots is two hundred (S2OU) 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. These cottage sites thai I am"'offering for only $2QO are on the same ocean same beach, only a few miles east of Pleasant View. Here is a chance to buy seashore cottage site at low figure and have it increase in value many fold In d year or two. Avail yourselves of this opportunity and don't be among those that will say (efter they are all soldl ] wish ] 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 in auto In vestigate.
 WILLIAM 4. WILCOX,
 Real Estate Broker,
 No. Il west Broad St.. Rooms I and 2,
 auE5d Westerly, R. I.
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Assessors Notice

All persons m the Town of Norwich liable to pay taxes are hereby notified to return to the Assessors on or before the first day of November, 1912, writ ten or printed list, properly signed and sworn to, of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of October 1912. Those failing to make a list will be charged d penalty of 10 per cent additional, according to law. Blanks can be obtained at the Assessors or ice in City Hall, or will be sent by mail upon application.
 Office Hours 9 a. m. 10 D. Iii. We'd nesday and Saturday evenings. from [ to 9.
 Lists will be received beginning Wednesday, Oct. 2d, 1912. Date1 at Norwich. Conn, Sept. 26 1912.
 JOHN P. MURPHY,
 JEREMIAH J. DONOVAN, MICHAEL J. CURRAN,
 sep26d Assessors
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01
TAKE HOME A SMILE.

Tn the street you wear 6 smile
 At the club your speech is gay; Do you still look cheerful while
 You are on your homcward way2 For the pretty waitress who Q. Thanks you for your gracious tipA You've cheerful word or two,
 And a smile upon your lips. When the fair stenographer
 treats vou 10 2 passing glance Bravely you smile back at her.
 Happy to have had the chance. And the pretty little clerk.
 When your purchase has been made Finds a gladness In her work.
 For the smile that you displayed. With your cheerful smile you make
 Other peoples moments bright; Don't forget sometimes, 70 take
 Home a smile or two at night $. F. Riser, in the Chicago Record
 Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01
HUNTER SHOT
snry 5osquet of Putnam Dies from
 Wound When Companion's Rifle is Accidentally Discharged.
Especial to The Bulletin }

Especial 10 The Bulletln)
 Putnam. Oct 31.-Heury Bosquet, & years of age, was accidentally shot
 killed Thursday afternoon while
 ting rabbits near Harrisville with
 rtv of three friends from Putnam.
 Jet Is the proprietor of a liquor
 ( 163 Elm street. The men were
 g in the woods off the old road
 sads from the old schoolhOuse in
 diTection Of Wheelock's mill They
 e engaged in getting a rabbit from 3er @ stump when the accident hap Ylned. John Beaugette. about 35, had leen given a rifle 10 hold. The weap- ln was st full cock instead of at half { o-.k as supposed and during the ex- Atement the rifle was discharged, the outlet ent,ring Bosquets body and rfnetrating the liver. Instant action vas taken to hurry medical attendance in he wounded man. who lived only louf IS minutes after the physician stsched his side.
 Dr. Ofner Larue who was summoned tund that Bosquet had bled terribly 1ough the bleeding had stopped at hat time. His pulse was very weak, ma he was showing signs of passing away.
 Am I going 10 die?" asked Bosquet ! 5f the physician You had better think of it" replied the doctor. and in a few minutes Bosquet was gone "A hurry call had been sent for the am balance but Bosquet was dead when it arrived. Medical Examiner Dr. j. B. Eent viewed the body and gave per mElon for its removal to this city SThe dead mans three friends were ter rihiy shocked by the accident.
 BOsquet leaves his wife and one child his mother. who lives on Bridge street. three sisters and four brothers an residents Of Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01
MT. CALVARY FAIR.
Tenth Annual at the Church Had Bis
 Crowd on Opening Night.

Tenth Annual at the Church Had biS Crowd on Opening Night.
 The tenth annual fair of the Mt Calvary Baptist church began in the vestry Wednesday evening with an at tendance which packed the hall to it's capacity. The prettily decorated booths where were on sale variety of pretty and useful articles. cream and ice cream, were well patronized. An ap-
 petiZing supper was served in the early evening by the Pastors Relief society. Mrs. Jane Simons president The affair was under the general su pervision of the following: President, John Williams; vice president, H. D. Mcknight; secretary, Mrs. A. F. Dru- ry; treasurer, George Johnson; cash iers, William Mallison, William Spiv- cry; Deacon H. H. Moreland. floor walker; doorkeepers, Henry and Sam
 uel Lacy.
 The booths were in charge of the following: Candy, Mrs. Amy Lacy, Mrs. Rosie Gilbert, Mrs. Jane Browr, Miss Ethel Lacy; ice cream, Mrs | Rosie Madison chairman. Mrs. Ander- | son, Miss Claribel Robinson, James l Lewis, Mrs. Carrie Epps; lemonade Mrs. Francis Evans chairman, Mrs. Mary Compton. Miss Edith Green, Miss
 Ada Simons; fruit and preserves, Mrs. i Mamie Jackson chairman, Mrs. Mary Lacy, Mrs, H. D. Mcknight, Mrs. Janu | Charles, Mrs. Lizzie Hampleton; do- mestic, Mrs. Jane Simons chairman 1 Mrs. Eliza Scott. Mrs. Martha Jack
 son. Mrs. Bertha Lewis, Mrs. Jane | Williams, Miss Ella Silvia; cake Mrs. l Ambrose Wilson chairman. Mrs. Ma:
 tha Dennis, Mrs. J. ". Williams, Miss | Hattie Johnson; fancy and china, Miss | Idella Scott chairman, Mrs. William
 Spivery, Miss Lottie Jackson, Mrs | Pearl Lane; grab bag Mrs. Fannie Greenleaf chairman; groceries, David
 Green chairman. Louis Epps, Nicholas
 Jackson, Deacon Andrew Jackson, Jo-
 seph Simons, Joseph Charles; chi
 drens doll table, Miss Lottie Silvia Eva Lacy, Gretta Strong.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01
Indigestion Gas and. Misery
 VANISH
A Fifty Cent Box of MONA Stomach Tablets will Keep Your Stomach Feeling Fine All the Time.

Probably your stomach is upset and needs attention; that's about all that ails most people.
 You ought to have MONA Stom- ach Tablets with you all the time at home or away from home. Not only do they banish Gas, Sourness and Mis- cry in a few minutes but they aid your stomach to digest what you eat, and if taken regularly for a couple of weeks your stomach will be in first class shape.
 For indigestion, Catarrh of the Stomach. Gastritis or Dyspepsia, NIL DINA Stomach Tablets are offered on money back if dissatisfied plan.
 Thousands use them with splendid success for Headache, Dizziness, Bil- iousness, Sallow Skin, Pimples, Vomit- ing of Pregnancy, Sea or Car Sickness.
 Trial treatment and booklet free from Booths Mi-o-na. Buffalo, N. Y. Sold by The Lee X Osgood Co. and druggists everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01
What Is Going On Tonight.

Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at the Auditorium
 Vaudeville and Photoplays at Davis THeafer
 Sedgwick Post. No. 1. c. A R., meets at Buckingham Memorial
 Scandinavian Syea meets in Carpen- lers Hall
 Norwich Stationary Engineers, Asso- cl1tlon. No. 6. meets in Bill Block. Court City of Norwich. No. ca, F. of A.. meets in Foresters' Hall.
 Miantonomo Council No 30 O. U. A, M, meets at No. 2li Laurel Hill Ave- nue.
 Republican Outdoor Rally at Greene
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There Are Others

r Editor. If the state highway 1alss.crer IS misusing hundreds of 1nds of dollars on the roads of trale he is not so much to blame night be supposed. Lanphere, nccrat, Is side swiping all the state rey that he can get to handle in erford and Mahan is coming in his share, and they can put up as roads as the rest of them.
 OWEN C. WILLIAMS, ateyford, Oct. 90, 1912.
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BREED THEATER.
The Adventure of the Smelling Salts Stirring Detective Story.


 This thrilling and all-absorbing de- tecfive story by the Vitagraph com rany Is the feature at the Breed to- day and shows the ever-popusar Maurice Costello as Lambert Chase, the detective. This Is No. ln this rrest series, and tells of the detec dyes great ability in bringing to jus u1e a woman who is engaged in suluggiing diamonds into this coun trl He thoroughly exposes the deep .iaG plot 70 swindle the government, kfd does SO In his characteristic man
 er. winning the approval and admi- ation of the house.
 Another smuggling story is entitled The Judgment of the Sea. and tells an equally thrilling story, but dealing with an entirely different episode. There is matrimonial difficulty vhlch has to be straightened out. and is the whole story deals with life on he sea. the scenery is especially beau ilful and interesting. November 14 and l5 Manager McNulty shows the Worlds Championship Baseball Series. Fith no advance in prices, and at the tame popular hours.
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\ CHURCH PRAISE SERVICE.
Musical Programme Arranged for Sunday Afternoon at Park Church.

Musical Programme Arranged tor Sunday Afternoon at Park Church. There will be a praise service at Park Congregational church on Sun daly. Nov. Sd. at 4.30 D. m. The mu- kioal programme In charge of ChOrister -ben Learned will be as follows: n.hem. Ye Shall Dwell in the Land,
 Stainer nthem. Just 10 Trust Him.
 Jules Jordan Tenor solo and unaccOmpanied quartette. -rio. Thy Way. Not Mine, 0 Lord.
 4. FoOte Alto, tenor and bass. he Sun Is Sinking Fast,
 Arr. from Nevin by B. P. Learned Unaccompanied quartctte. with vio- lin obligatO by Miss Helen
 Royce.
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Danger in Suspension,

Zeppelin's airship naturally caused n9land some anxiety owing to the eneral impression that it Is always l- able to explode at any minute.--Wash- inKton Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01

The winters sun is not strong euough to injure the shade loving h5Iias plants If they are given full. ex- Kesrs so $ in the Etndo~ garden
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01

Instead of raincoats. the Nicaraguan wears a fcapote." which is a piece of impervious material almost sdusrs. with a hole in the center large enough for the wearer to put his head through. It is made hy pouring rubber over unbleached muslin.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-01

X remarkable series of explorations was carried ont in Iceland during the years 1910 and 1911 by Swiss travel CT. Herm. Stoll. who covered dis tance of over five thousand kilomctors upward Of three thousand one hun dred miles) in the course Of tho two wears.
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NOTICE

The Electors of the Town of Preston are hereby warned to meet at the Town House on Tuesday Nov. ,, 1912, from } o'clock a. III. until ) o'clock D. m., for the purpose of casting their ballots for Electors of President and Vice Presi- dent, Governor, Lieutenant Governor Secretary. Treasurer, Comptroller. Rep resentative in Congress, Senator, Judge of Probate. Representative and Jus tices of the Peace.
 G. V. SHEDD. Town Clerk. Dated at Preston, Conn, Oct. 30, 1912
 oct30d
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ANUS A. DItOW NI-NUI
 Referee in Bankruptcy. Norwich, Conn, Oct. 31, 1912.

AT 4 COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 2Sth day of Octo- Der, A. D. 1912.
 Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge:
 Estate of Margaret Stott. late of Norwich, in said District, deceased.
 The Executor exhibited his admins tration account with said estate to the Court for allowance; it is therefore
 Ordered, That the Eth day of No verlber. A. D. 1912, at II o'clock In the forAoon, at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District, be, and the same is, appointed for hearing the same. and the said Execu tor is directed to give notice thereof by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least six days prior to the date of said hearing, and make return to the Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 nov1d Clerk
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A large number of fruit trees arc now being imported by the Mexican agricultural bureau from the United States. France and Japan. and win be sold to planters at one-half the actual cost. It is hoped that this movement will give fresh simpetus to fruit cul-