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Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
HUMOR OF THE DAY

"As nation, we are learning about art every year That's right. Now [ used to think the pictures on the cigar box lids were fne-"-Pittsburg Post.
 Country Boarder (to farmers boy, digging worms)-Going to get some fish for dinner sonny? Boy (disgust- edly)-Naw; goin' to get some worms for the fishes dinner.-Boston Tran script
 Have cigar, old man?' NO, thanks" Why not?" T promised my wife l wouldn't smoke.' "1Then you don't mind if you do-"-Y onkers Statesman.
 Wasn't Jason the man who tried to land the Golden F1eece?'' asked the youthful student T shall not under take to say" replied Senator Sorghum. 'I positively refuse to discuss anything pertaining to the wool bushes outside of 8ffice hours" w ashington Star
 "Do you believe that money has germs on t?' 'It may have" What in the world shall we do?" Don't worry It would take a mighty active germ to hop from the money to you during the short time that you keep what I give you."-Houston Post
 "So your husband is beginning to neglect you?" Yes" replied young afraid Charley is getting to be very selfish. He is so deeply interested in the baseball pennant that he doesn't seem to care whether I win the prize at card party or not Star.
 Yes" exclaimed the young man with deep-drawn sigh. I've finished my legal education at 1ast!" And now" said the friend, you'll sit down and wait for clients" Not on your life I won't,' replied the new at torney. ''Pve got a job promised me in a dry goods place. '-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Isn't Bugsby the kind hearted chap who built the luxurious patent kennel for stray dogs?'' Yes" How did it work?'' After he had been bitten seven times while trying to coax the dogs to enter it the humane society locked him up for cruelty to animals" --Clevalnd Plain Dealer.
 Anything unusual about this sui eide easel" asked the city editor. seYes. There were bichloride of mer- cury tablets in the house" replied the reporter. Nothing unusual about that" snapped the city editor. Yes, there is," retorted the reporter The fellow was so old-fashioned he hanged himself. Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chester Family Reuninn


 A reunion of the Chester family is 10 be held at New London, Conn, Sep reinber 20. 1913. at New London county Historical Society's building.
 The descendants of Captain Samuel chester of New London (arrived 1663) have been invited to the 1915 Inter national Congress or GenealOgy at the Panama exposition grounds in San Francisco, Cal
 Ii is therefore important that the family should speedily organize and elect officers CD for the conduct of relations like the above described. CD Tor the publication of the family genealogy which is being carefully prepared at Boston, and (3). last but not least for the mutual acquaintance and social enjoyment of the Chester cescenGsnts-
 There is an old Chester homestead or two To visit, an old Chester Bible or cwo1 ft is hoped, 10 examine. All are invited to bring for exhibition old wills deeds letters, pictures, etc.-in what ever state they may now be-fOr illustration Of the family genealogy which we propose to publish.
 Those who cannot attend will please write to the genealogiSt undersigned, so that all may be heard from.
 The call for the reunion is signed ny Colby Mitchell Chester. U. S. N.. of Washington. D. C.: Alden Chester. Justice, New York Supreme Court, of Albany. N- T.; Frank Dyer Chester, Pm D. GenealOgist. Of Boston Mass, CaA1 BoylSton Strect-l
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

The quality of tine show here last night and today will make up for the shortage of one act on Monday. which %as due to a misunderstanding in bookings the act which was supposed to come to Norwich went to Newport h3- mistake and after much telephon- ing and teIeeraphinE by the local man a-ement the act was finally located and headed for Norwich. but did not arrive in time for the evening show Monday. However tha bill as it stands today is a very good one with lots Of comedy which plesses all The comedy English turn presented by Budd and Clare includes a little of everything and is all done in a. very pleasing man uer- kramerer & Rowland present a very neat refined singing speciality which wins for them much well deserv- ed applause
 On today's motion picture bill will be a very realistic 2 reel feature entitled The Harvest of F1ame," it is present cd by the Rex Co, ard the story is taken from the Binghanton fire which occurred few weeks ago. Others are: The Kidnapped Train an exciting r1eIoGrana and ''ldasQ sQuerading in Bear Canyon a frontier western comedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
LEGAL NOTICE. TOWN MEETING

The Legal Voters of the Town of Preston are hereby warned to meet at the Town House on Monday, Sept. 22, 1913, at 2 o'clock D. m., to take action upon the following, viz:
 1-To hear the reports of the Select men, Town Treasurer, Tax Collector, Town School Committee and Health Officer
 highways for the ensuing year.
 3-To vote upon the abatement of certain town taxes.
 4-To vote to lay tax for the ensu- ing year.
 5-To vote upon compensation of Town Officers for the ensuing year.
 6-To vote to authorize the Select men and Town Treasurer to borrow money to pay the current expenses of the Town for the ensuing fiscal year. To take action upon the building of a section of state road under an public roads, To vote also the amount of the appropriation and the amount which the Town will pay for it's share of building said road.
 To take action upon any other mat ters which may be proper to be brougIlC before said meeting.
 Dated at Preston, Conn, Sept. 15,
 WALTER MIG CLIMON,
 ROBEkf A. PECKHAM,
 ECKFORD G. PENDLETON,
 sep17WS Selectmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

Tuesday. They are clever people as have been seen at the theater recently.
 Won Awards for Cattle.
 E. M Wheaton, who has a fine farm pear Whites crossing, won g. number of premiums with his cattle entries at the Woodstock fair Tuesday. MT. Wheaton has one of the finest herds of any owner in this section and they at tract much attention at all of tho fairs where they are shown.
 Social and Personal.
 Mrs. L. B. Smith and Miss Jennie West were in Worcester Monday.
 Miss Lauretta Allard is in New York
 Mrs. Rogers was in Worcester Mon day.
 Wilton Green has been in Boston recently.
 Mrs. Anna King and little daughter Eleanor were in Worcester Monday. MT. and Mrs. Reynolds of Fremont street have been Worcester visitors recently
 Mrs. E. M Brunn is the guest of relatives in Winchester, Mass.
 Mrs Belle Perrin of Worcester is visiting Mrs. Medbury of the Pom fret street road.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

WANTED-A good serviceable young l horse weight about 1900 lbs. w. $.
 Vail Yantic Conn. Telephone Lebanon l Div 33-4 sep17d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
DAVIS THEATRE.
Hor7an Musical Stock Go. In an En-
 tireiy New Show Today.

Packed houses are the rule at both raatlnee and evening performances at the Davis. and the reason isn't hard 10 find The Homan Musical Stock Co. that opened here Monday struck the popular fancy right from the start and set the whole town talking. The show for today is entirely different from Monday and Tuesday. and contains many new specialties- The company will present The Man Next Door, a laughsbie farce with Mir Toohey in role that just suits him and every body is assured of lots of laughter be- sides this they will also present COun- Sel For The Defense" a stirring drama the playlet. eNw songs and dances will also be presented. The photo-plays for this change include, T Should WorrT, Rano Comedy The Fam ous Mutual Weekly with all the lat est news. The Lie That Failed" a beautiful ThanhoUser drama. and The New Baby" a screaming funny Key stone comedy. Owing to the length of the show the stock company will only give one performance in the evening, the phouo-plsys will begin at and the stock company will go on at s. Nati- nee each day at 2.30 all seats 10 cents evenings 70. 15 and 20 cents
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
AS ALWAYS.

She treated him as if he had
 Been some unworthy thing; It seemed indeed, to make her gla6 To see him worrying. She seemed to study how to make His moments doubly sad; She seemed to want his heart to breaK His sorrow made her glad. At last, believing her to be
 Unworthy and unkind; He ceased his pleading, senSibly
 Declining to be blind. The moment that he turned away And seemed to cease to care, She humbly called to him to stay, And wilted in despair. He tenderIy forgave her when
 Her tears began to flow; For so it is with maids and men It always will be so. -S. E. Riser, in the Chicago Record
 Herald
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
FULL ASSOCIATED '
 PRESS DISPATCHES
POETRY
THE WILL TO LIVE.

 The VIII to Live" (thy word, sad Schopenhauer) Builds by It's might the Universe we blind unknowing will! increasingly Climbing from dust to mans self- knowing power, And finding how distressed thy little hOffr Yet ciingest to thy torment. nay, set free, For life still yearnest; the Eternal She Draws onward, as did Eve in Eden's bower" l like thee not, great, grim philoso- pher! Those searching eyes have pierced to Natures heart; That keenest pen impales her cruek deeds Too justly, and my inmost being bleeds, Yet seeks a kindlier balm to soothe the smart 0 Hope sustain a wounded wanderer! William Addison Houghton, in the Transcript.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
S1O.OO REWARD

Strayed from my home on Septem- Der 4th small Setter Dog, age two years, color white, with orange color on head has very short tail, Had on no collar Answers to name Bee" AS ne has always been kept in kennel yard appears tinid. Above reward will be paid upon his return te
 E. F, ROBINSON. Packer, Conn,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
What Is Going On Tonight,

E@cdeyille and Motion Pictures at soags and PhotOpIays at the Davis meets tn Austin Buio3nx
 nope Hebekah Lodge. No. 21, l. o. o. meets h Odd Fellows Hall.
 somerset Lodge. No. S4, 2. and A. M meets h Masonic Temple
 Ee4isnerS and Buffers Union meets In Csrpenters' Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

l Clayton Seward Appointed Court Mes
 senger-D. A. R. Chapter to Visit
 Wolf Den-Towns Not to Vote on
 License-Corn Damaged by Frost. 1 Miss Lauretta Allard is spending a few days in New York.
 John A. Herrinden of Worcester l called on friends in Putnam Tuesday. Judge M. H. HoIcomb will preside l at session of the superior court to be held here tomorrow (Thursday).
 Superior Court Messenger. 1 Clayton Seward has been appointed messenger of the superior court in ] Putnam and will commence his duties l Thursday.
 was a visitor with friends in Put nam Tuesday
 Tarred rock was being placed Tues day on Elm street where the new road way is being built The first of the ! top dressings will be applied this week. Livery automobiles reaped a harvest | Tuesday carrying passengers from Putnam to the Woodstock fair. Ma chimes from Danielson and WiIliman- tic were also here, competing for bus mess.
 Frost Damaged Corn.
 L. H. Healey, secretary of the state board of agriculture and a resident of Woodstock, reported Tuesday that l a great percentage of the corn crop by the frost of Tuesday morning. when the mercury dropped close to the freezing point.
 Business was practically suspended in Putnam Tuesday on account of the fair, many of the stores closing dur ing the afternoon. Many hundreds of Putnam people attended the exhibition
 Hz;-. W.IE
 Elizabeth Porter Putnam chapter, D. A. R., is to make it's annual jour ney to Wolf Den Saturday. The pa p. m. The trip is to be made with automobiles. Those who are to make the trip are to so arrange by Thurs day. Mrs. Silas Wheelock is in charge of the arrangements.
 No Vote on License.
 There will be no vote on the license question in Putnam this fall, as was the case last year and in another re- cent year. No petition asking for vote on the question has been filed with the town clerk, as is required by law, and the legal time limit for filing the notice has now expired Put nam will remain license for another year.
 Did Not Realize Seriousness of Acci-
 dent.
 spectator who sat in the grand stand at Woodstock Tuesday when the fatal accident occurred said that there was very little commotion over the affair. as. apparently, only q few real ized that they were Witnesses of d tragedy many thinking that the lifting of the boy into the air was q part of the act It was only after the boy had taken the frightful drop to the ground and the word spread of the accident that the crowds became horror -strcl1= en.
 A Clever Tean.
 Manchester and Wcpesley, comedy singers and dancers pleased the au- diences at the Bradley theatre shows
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
AUCTION

Fifty brood sows and little pigs; go- ing out of business. No time to wait on the hired man. Will sell at public auction
 FRIDAY. SEPT. 19, 1913,
 10 a. m., to the highest bidder, black horse F years old 1 black horse 10 years old, good driver and worker, other good all round horses, 1 brown COW 5 years old, due to calve Nov. and all right, 1 Ayrshire COW , years old, giving 10 quarts of milk a day and all right; also , other good cows, l twO-horse team wagon i two-hOrse Mccormick moving machine, new last June, 1 Champion horse rake 1 all right sulky blow, 1 pair team harnesses, l single harness, 1 three-spring low-dOwn Wag- on. 1 toeboard wagon, l lot of house hold goods, 3 good feather beds, re- frigerators, 1 four doors. size 5x5 feet and other goods not space to mention. All goods as represented or no sale Positively all goods put on to be sold without reserve. as 1 have no further use for them; 1 four-cylinder Ford auto.
 \. P. ELLSWORTH,
 165 Main St., WilIimantic. sep16d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
SALE HORSES

have 35 Horses to pick from, some nice, gentle, well broken chunks and business horses as can be found any where, also some big workers. The prices are right Come and see them. Tel. 1139 ELMER R. PERSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

Alexandria is Egypts principal port and commercial center. According to statistics taken in 1908, Alexandria occupies third place in importance among Mediterranean ports. Twenty one ocean navigation companies main tain a regular scheduled service at Alexandria.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

The Manila municipal board is con sidering the purchase of a suburban area for subdivision and laying out a model district for 1,500 residences. Congestion of the Tondo district is the incentive.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
FOR SALE

A choice FRUIT FARM of 5S acres with fine buildings, near Norwich. It is worth investigating.
 E. A. PRENTICE, Phone 3oc 66 Cliff Street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

Egypt is solely a producer of raw material. ts entire needs of manu- factured goods and prepared material are met from abroad. Raw cotton represents four fifths of the total value of it's exports and cotton and seed four-scvcnths of the remainder. The public debt of Egypt amounts to $780, 12l.0li and is almost wholly of foreign hQldius.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

During two years 34,0O0 miles of i'm proved roads were constructed in thi' country, which is more than all the roads of France.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

The shoe product of the United States exceeds that of England, France Germany and Italy. with a few more countries thrown in.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

AT 4 COURT OF PROBATE HELD of Norwich, on the 18th day of Septem- Der, A. D. 1913.
 Present-NELsON. ), .AYLTNG, Judge
 Estate of Armindas Butler, late of Norwich, in said District, deceased,
 Russell F. Smith of Norwich, Conn appeared in Court and filed a petition praying for the reasons therein set forth that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament or said decea sed be admitted to probate
 Whereupon. it is Ordered, That said pet4uion De heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich. in said District, on the zoth tioe ef said psstitieon, and Of said hear ton of this order one time in some newspaper having circulation ill said District at least three days prior to the date of said hearing, and that re- turn be made te this Court,
 NELSON J: AXLIMG, Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true Attest, FANNIE 6. eEEuReH,
 seplfd Clerk,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

More than 200 American windmillA are in operation in Smyrna, Asfatic Turkey.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

Sing Ho, after 10 years in Spokane Wash, is returning to China with $1 100000 an1assed in railroad contract ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

A new lighthouse double the size of the present one will be built at the Morro castle of Santiago de Cuba. The new tower will he 40 feet higher and the lamp on top will serve as a beacon to vessels 50 miles away, an improve ment considered one of importance. due to the coming opening of the Pan- anna canal.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

Sewing machines valued at S10,000, GOO were exported from this country in 1912, more than $A,000,000 worth going to Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

MT. and Mrs. Jacob Leupp of St. Louis, Mo, have lived 4S of their 90 married years in one house.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

Glasgow corporation tramways car ried during the last financial year 270 000,0 ,0O0 passengers
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD

AT \ COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 18th day of SeptemS 1 Der, 4. D. 1913.
 Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. Estate of Thomas Shea late of Nor wich, in said District, deceased. The AdmtnistratoT de bonis non ex- hbited his administration account with said estate 10 the Court for allowance;
 Ordered, That the goth day of Sep tember A. D. 1Jl3, at o'clock in the afternoon 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 Admin istrator is directed to give notice there of by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least three days make return to the Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 sep17d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

St. Louis recently bought 29 auto mobiles for the use of municipal de- partmentS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

Almost one million tourists visit the Alps each year, of whom about "A meet with fatal accidents.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

The output of lead in Russia in 1910 was l. 436 short tons, as against 1l7 short tons in 1903,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

In the time of Hadrian. Rome had a population of not less than 1. 1.400,000. Today it is less than 100000.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
LOST AND FOUNn.

LOST-Tiger cat with white mark ings and double paws. Reward if re- turned 10 Esther Hall Turner, Is Broad Street. sepl7d
 LOsT-A roll of bills, on Friday or Saturday. For reward, return to George A. Davis, 25 Broadway. sep17d s,In9av a straV stray dos. Sbepberd and hound, spotted yellow and white 0. Rush, OccUm. sepl7d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at North StoniD ton, within and for the District of North Stonington. on the 15th day of September, A. D. 1913. Present-CHARLES c. GRAY. Judge Estate of Helen M. Clarke, late of North Stonington, in said District, de- ceased.
 Ordered, That the Adminfstratrix cits the creditors of said deceased to bring in their~claims against said estate with in six months from this date, by post ing up notice to that effect, together with a copy. of this order, on the sign, deceased last dweIt and in the same Town, and by publishing the same once in aI newspaper having a circulation in said District. and make return to this
 CHARLES c. GRAY. Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 NOTICE-Au creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at Westerly, R. l., with in the time limited in the above ana foregoing order.
 HARRIET 4. CRANDALIl
 Sep17d Administra trix.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
Suffragist Gathering.

SNifitot gust 1dtHefIn9.
 Mrs. Marinda C. Butler Robinson is in New York for 3. few days attend ing d gathering which has convened there to discuss womans suffrage
 Miss Methel Stanton left Monday to begin teaching at East Hampton
 RdweII Barber Wedding Invitations.
 Invitations have been received to the wedding of Miss Laura w. BidWeu of South Manchester and the Rev. Laur- ence l.. Barber of DanieIson, at the Congregational Church in South Man chester, "Wednesday. October 1st Mir Barber is the son of Rev. C. H. Barber, pastor of the local Congregational Church Al a meeting of the Elm manuel Church Springfield, Mass, held recently, call was extended the Rev L. '. Barber to become pastor of the church. MT. Barber has graduated rom Yale with hOnOrS and also from the Hartford Theological Seminary where he completed his studies last May
 Local physicians and friends of Dr.. o. C. smith of Hartford regret to learn of his serious illness at the Mayo Hospital. Dr. Smith was forced to re- turn this month from England be- cause of ill health, when attending the session of the International Medical Conference.
 Among those who will matriculate at Brown University next week are three graduates from Killingly High School Lorimer Dixon. of Danielson, John O'NeiI of Kiuingly, and Lester Shippee of East KilIingly. These three students will make a total of twelve graduates from the local school, who are enrolled for degree at the Univer- sity. Plans are being made whereby a Nilliucly High School Club may be formed in Providence this year in or der 10 bring the graduates together and 10 interest those. who are com plctiug their studies here in attending
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
TO INVESTORS.

I have for sale two cottages located on Smith avenue, East, Norwich, one street and one two-family house Iocat- ed at 17G Prospect street. All of the above houses are in good repair and 1 Will sell them at a price that will bring 10 per cent on investment. | have. also a cOuLage with all modern improvements to rent.
 CHARLES W. BURTON,
 74S North Main st.
 Phone 904-4. Sep17d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
Did Not Realize Seriousness of Acei
dent.
A Clever Team.

Manchester and WcpesIey, comedy singers and dapcers, pleased the all diences at the Bradley theatre shows
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
To Enter Mt. HoTyoke.

AEr. and Mrs John, A. Paine notored to South Hadley. Mass. yesterday, where their daughter. Dorothy, is to enter Mt, Holyol1e College.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ava Pierce Mrs. Ray mond Allen, and Miss Lucy Young drove to Woodstock Fair yesterday.
 The newly appointed game warden is to enforce rigidly all laws pertain ing Q hunting and fishing according to the beginning of his regime. The first offender was brought before the court, charged with hunting without license and ordered to pay $500 and costs, amounting to s26,26.
 Miss Mildred Bassett left Tuesday for South Hadley, Mass, where she enrolled as d member of the entering class at Mount Holyoke,
 NJ. c. o. Freeze of Providence is spending a few days in Danielson
 Mrs. l.. F.. Simpson and son of New York are guests of Mrs. Will Martin of Mechanics street.
 Elmer Gallup attended the fair at Woodstock Tuesday afternoon.
 Meddie Harold is confined to his home on North Street by Illness.
 Mrs A. r. Wood and Mrs tUcX Hopkins lnotored to Woodstock Fair Tuesday afternoon.
 DaH5els0n residents who own Siln Tner cottages at the various resorts down the Providence and Thames river report that some of the finest bathing this season has been during the present month.
 Raymond A Preston is the guest of A. TT. Rice, Brewa student who re- sides st Newton. Mass
 A half dezen Fae#aeeFs of tte Behe- iaR Club have purchased d SS-feot
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

Miss Lauretta Allard is spending a few days in New York
 John A. Herrinden of Worcester called on friends in Putnam Tuesday.
 Judge M. H. HOIcomb will preside at a session of the superior court to be held here tomorrow (ThursdaYl
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17
PUTNAM

Clayton sewarAAppointed Court Mes senger-D. A. R. Chapter to Visit Wolf Den-Towns Not to Vote on License-Corn Damaged by Frost.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-17

WANTED-A good man for all gen. eral farm work for the winter season. Everett D. Benjamin. R, F. D. No. 5, Norwich Sepl1d