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Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Has Dobbs much weight in this cornr,unftv2" "Only so much weight as the scales show" Birmingham Age Herald
 "Yauuz sit cEessh must think that time ras more lives than cat How go9" "Ie kills # regularly every day.. Judge.
 Airs. snobb-We never think of go- ing to the RobinsOns' parties, though thcv always invite us. Mrs. heen-lNe nc..ro ttat that's the reason they give for n ting yOu.-Boston Transcript
 She must dres in all the latest sty-l.@7 What makes you think so? ..T iiIsr orcr. ard her telling a friend tha- she AssE'r thing 1t to wear Detroit Free I:ezs.
 ~I dfu't HLe Mrs Wombat Wants to talk all the time about her rldlcu-
 ,;s roodle" 'Is that so?" Yes; never seems to care to hear aDouI my capuIy' '-Pittsburg Post.
 Mrs Wise-Our rector preached such an excellent sermon Sunday against the danger and vulgarity of Haunting of wealth. Mrs. Worldiy-But, mercy whats wealth for ?-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 '.Wby do you refer to that speech of
 mine as ragtime oratory?. asked the Statesman. Because" replied the mu- sician it was written strictly with view to pleasing the popular taste - ! Washington Star
 Smythe-I dropped a penny in front of blind beggar today to see if he'd pick it up Tompkins- did he! Smythe-No; he said Make it six pence. mister. and I'll forget myself = Tit-Bits.
 Office Boy-There are two men out | there. sir. who want to see you; one 1 e them is a poet and the other deat | man. EditOr-Well, go out and tell tbe poet that the deaf man is the edl- l tor. and let them fight it out between ] them.-R Rochester Democrat and Chron- 1 icle.
 ! q understand that vaudeville per l formers get big pay Some of them i lo Are you thinking of going into l yaudevine?" q don't know that WILL ! go in exactly, but Pm thinking or com 1 hitting some heinous crime just to see what offers I'll get"-Houston Post ! Maria" sharply asked MT. Dorklns' i ''is that worthless young Whlpper- ! snapper of a Dick DOogood still com ] ing to see Bessie?' What do you o,, mean by talking that way, John! ] said Mrs. Dorkins. He hasn't oeen
 here in six weeks" Hasn't he? Is 1 inc scoundrel trihing with her aHec- l tions ?''-Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
c. E. MACFARLANE .Aucttoneer
 AUCTION

Will be sold to the highest bidder on the 17th day of 0cto5er. at 10 a. nl., lle farm known as the Vincent HOrkeY farm, containing 325 acres, located about four miles east of West Wiling ton station, on the road to WarrenVilIe. One of the best farms in Holland ccun- commodioUs buildings in Al condition.
 T1MBERG1EN TAKE NOTICE.
 Will be sold at the same time 200 acres of standing timber. Write Try Conn, for appointment to look farm or timber at any time before the auc- ton. Terms on farm and timber, 10 per cent. deposit on day of sale; bal ance To be paid in 30 days.
 SrOCk-2 horses, 7 cows 1 SOW with pig, 2 shoates, 75 fowls. ducks
 CRQPS-30 tons best hay, tons un- thrashed rye. several tons of oSt straw, 70 bushels oats, 90 bushels corn. 5U bushels potatoes. etc, etc.
 FARMING TOOLS-1 good two-horse Worcester Kemp manure spreader, l Concord buggy, business wagon, l two seated surrey, 3 sets bob sleds. ? sIeighs. 2 tWo-horse moving machines. ensilage cutter and carrier, nay and straw press, Il. p. gasoline engine, with truck, wood saw with saw table, U. s. cream separator, harnesses, robes, blankets, blows, culttva tors, weeder and a full line of all kinds of farm imple- ments used on a large and up-tC-uate farm. These tools are all in Al con-
 ALSO lot of household furniture and several thousand feet of native pine and chestnut lumber,
 shine. Plenty of room under cover
 CONVE I ANCEfS can be secured at station day of sale. Good caterer in
 HERBERT G. BENTLEY.
 c. w. TRYON.
 oct1sd
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
: iJxt5 SPRINGS
Total School Enumeration, 1,t12. Shows Gain of 44-MiIIs, Schools and Stores to Close for the Fair.

Prank H. Plumb has made return of the school enumeration to the town school committee. The total number of children between the ages of and 16 is 1.I12. gain of A over last year, when it was 1,068.
 Gary Brothers have been missing their brown mare since early last week. The animal got away from one of the men on the road and has not since been fuond.
 Mrs. Theresa Wolff and two children of Newark, N. T., are visiting her brother John Reigg.
 To Close for Fair.
 Because of the Stafford fair, the mills and schools will close all day today and tomorrow. The stores will close the three afternoons of the fair. Many of the race horses are already on the grounds, and the showmen and fakirs are beginning to come in.
 Cases Withdrawn.
 The cases of Lucille Foster Frying and Oliver Grant Foster against Fred NoVoeroski and E. l.. Burr were with fraWn by the attorney for the plaintiffs jG i as the cases were ready to be taken up in the borough court Friday morning. Both are summary process ections to oust the tenants from the sores in the Foster block. The result of the withdrawal Is to leave the cases just where they Wer a month ago. The tenants are still in possession, and expect to be for some time
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

Arthur .Chatterdon is without doubt the most firmly established of all the stars appearing at popular prices. He 1s an actor with a personality, a clear cut St1ie hat not alone makes him matinee idol but a faVorite with Last Eear Alr- ChatJerdon scored sue cess upon success. His name became hlCz1 hold word from the Atlantic to llic1ls14 and there is hardly any oou3- bu- his fine plays this season Will seTse To attract renewed atten- tlon 70 has tour. Then again for this year 1ir- Caatterdon has surrounded htrrseit TltL -le largest organization ever sen- out to appear at popular Dr-ces- There will be no less than eigE cen people on the stage. prac- fics.Iiy twice lEe number freduently used by organizations touring at SL55 prices All these players have been culled from the big stock organi- Ss1Iols al New York. Philadelphia Boston and Pittsburg- His support includes Miss May Melvin a most dainty and charming actress. Com znenciuE with The Nirginian this af- Terrcou the weeks engagement of Arthur ChatteTdOn will be made me- morabie by the perfect production of inc most remarkable Of famous suc- resses- Bobby Eurnit tonight will be found a real spectacular rendition of 1he most delightful of comedies. The matinee tomorrow will he devoted to Naughty Rebecca. Henry Blossoms rem arf1abie play Checkers will be the elaborate offering for Tuesday night IT will be recalled that it was fn this play that Thos Ross scored his great hit. The hotel lobby, with its matF characters and the exciting betting ring. with it's crowds will be staged exactly as given by the origi- nal company
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
YANTIC HAPPENINGS
Station Agent Gibbs on Vacation Rector Returns From Conference Tree Produced Twin WaInuts.

MT. and Mrs. Hermon J. Gibbs and children Marion and Ralph left Satur- day for a two weeks stay in Toronto, Canada, with MT. Gibbs parents. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Gibbs.
 Acting Station Agent.
 Miss Nichols of Wilmington is acting station agent during MT. Gibbs ab- scence.
 A Generous Friend.
 Yantic school has been equipped with sanitary drinking apparatus through the interest of one of the parents.
 Attended Conference.
 Rev. Robert Cochrane has return ed from New York where he has been attending the Episcopal conference. MT. and Mrs Mckenzie of Norwich have purchased the John Aver home stead instead of AIr and Mrs. He's sel, as previously stated. on. and while there picked many wal Miss Katherine Armstrong spent the week end with her aunt, Mrs. Fife Foster. on the Keiser farm in Leban- on. and whie therle picked many wal nuts from a tree that has two nuts in every shell
 Family Reunion.
 ALr. Keiser is spending two weeks in Ashland, Nebraska, attending a fam fly reunion of his twelve brothers and sisters and their families.
 Robert Pierce Of Worcester is spend ing some time here with MT. and Mrs Albert Faulkner.
 Miss Teresa stern assistant post mistress of Bozrahville left Yantic Tuesday for a visit with her parents in New York.
 Teachers Meeting.
 Superintendent George w. Emerson of the Franklin schools conducted 8 teachers meeting in the Sodom school Friday afternoon. His subject was Arithmetic
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
NEWS FROM BULLETIN CORRESPONDENTS

ship stopped here at his old home for a Sohre time.
 Butchered Cow and Took Hink Quarter
 Someone unknown visitoA Mason s Island recently and butche1ed one of the best cows owned by John Mason, part owner of the island. Only one hind quarter of the animal was re- killed.
 Bad Week for Fishing Trip.
 The past week has been bad for the fishing business, only q few barrels having been secured. Prices are low and it is considered unprofitable to ship dat1sh to the New York markets at the present prices
 Schooner Earl and Nettie has gone to Nantucket for cod.
 Scouts Hike.
 The Boy Scouts took their post poned hike Saturday. making a stop at Porter's Rocks. where an outdoor dinner was rehshed. Then the boys visited Deans mills.
 Frank Pecor of New London spent Sunday with his parents MT. and Mrs Tnaddeus Pecor. of Lighthouse Point Miss Flora Morrison of Poquonock was q visitor Sunday at the home of her parents, Mir and Mrs. Angus Nor riSon.
 James Campbell has returned from a vacation trip in New York.
 Condition Grave.
 Mrs B. D. Fowler, a patient in the Norwich hospital for the insane. is re- rcT.ed as failing.
 Rev. Richard AIaplesden of Sufheld ..s been visiting friends in the vil- lq2e.
 Mrs John Brewer of New York is visitin@ relatives here.
 ,"he Brotherhood class held Sun noon in the R3OfiS St church was well attended and is increasing in membership.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
GODS ANSWER.

frron, trrnosf depths ] prs yed to God. e thou who za yst tas bfSam, HeIp me ! do jHDlofs, taat
 Regigned may be to Ssatn' My soul reco)ls 5n swe-@trVck fear Q teach me how 70 be
 That dea shoUjo come 10 me In vain ! cried unto nY Ssp2
 To take my fear away In vain I prayed Unceasingly
 Til suddenly one o3s 4 radiant light burst tbrouEh my soul.
 A voice Within me Sa1tnt 1 cannot make thee feel EeSl SttH,
 My child, there is no oeatn- Mary Putnam Gilmore, ln the iisn- EcgjDt
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

Ginet. Mr and Mrs. Louis E. Ken nedy were the attending couple Tie bride wore a travelling suit of blue After the marriage there was a recep- ton at the home of the bride in Day vile for immediate relatives MT. and Mrs Davignon left on their wedding trip and they will visit Providence and New York. Mrs. Davignon has been stenographer for D anielson Electric Light company. MT. Davignon is en- ployed in a local store They will make their home here living on Rive view.
 There were 9,455 deaths and 17,S62 births last year in Pennsylvania.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
NOTICE

The Selectmen of the Town of Salem will meet in the Town Hall Oct. 15, 1913, at 7 p. m., for the purpose of re- ceiYing bids on 1@pafrs to be made on the Town Hall.
 Contracts and specifications are in the hands of the Selectmen.
 GILBERT J. MURRAY.
 CARL H. ROGERS,
 CHARLES s. RAY, oct13d SeIectmen.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
Auditorium Presents Musical Comedy Instead Of Vaudeville For Three Days.


 The Audilcridm has made a depart are from -he usual vaudeville schedule for three days only. in presenting n1u- Eical coEeoy. and there is no doubt hut w1el the change will prcVa ex- ceediBSiy popular The -eSEiar vaude- vile programme will be resumed on
 Tom Linton and his Jungle Girls ia inc musical comedy The Lp-tD- Date Missionary" have been SeLE~ed for a special thTee-oay engagement start ing today. and -his clever companv Of Ten people are rhe highest priced at traction or its kind ever offered Norwich audi -u-e.
 Tom Linton. is kaawn in the pro feSSi0u as th- comedian who most nearly approacles Richard Carle in his strle of work and in hia present role of r. Worries Hope an up- to- date missionary who is wrecked on a Can uibsi island he is seen at his best
 sfr Linton has Tor his leading iady. -esss Grace LindQuist, who 9 apDears as L-alia Psloose theQueen of the Cannibal Islands Miss Lindquist is a young lady of handsome appearance who is a fine singer and good dancer. George Townsend as Bodi the ferocious lion. and Frank Austin as Yakka. the Wild Man must also be counted among the laugh producers. Besides the above principals there are six hand l fcal oddity. A Zulu festival Of songs laughter and original dances is inter -olated in the action. 4 complete equipment of scenery and electrical ef- fects is carried and the settings are all elaborate and the light effects beautiful.
 Four Of the best photo plays seer this year will be shown. headed by The Diamond Makers. a two reel Rex Detective drama that is even more thrilling than the Evil Power. Edwin August. in The Actor and a good com cdy reel are also listed. There will be three performances daily at the usual time and the prices will remain un- changed matinee 10. evenings 10 and % cents. This show Is here three days only so come early and get your favorite seat
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

poultry and general purpose Iarm just outside city, on state road. Large spring fed lake, stocked with fish, near house. 50 acres smooth tilahle land rest pastures and woodland; plenty or fruit; nice cottage house. with yeranda, hot and cold water and bath; large barn, new si1o, icehouse and sheds; ac- comm odations for 2,Go0 hens. Only s4o0O, easy terms.
 Tryon's Agency. WiIlimsntfc. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
fXOANh
Season Ending at Groton Long Point -Vandai Butchers Cow and Makes Off With One Hind Quarter.

The last of the flags which have foated all summer at Groton Long Point have been taken down and few of the cottasers remain there. The cottaee of James J. Smith, Lands End, vii remain open until the first of No vemter. Wayside cottage has been closed, as well as the cottage owned by Mr. and Mrs. Porter of this village. hose cottage on Elm street has been clcAed for the winter, and the Lawler Tau-ily have returned to their home in Spring field.
 Gone to Hoboken.
 The steamer Black Rock has gone to Hoboken, where the boilers will be installed. Charles Ward, Harrison Ward end Edgar Ashbey secured posi- tions on her for the trip.
 Fishing schooner J. Talbot Dodge, Capt John Jenssen, has gone to Gro ton. where she is fitting out for cod fishing trip.
 Transferred to Cruiser.
 Ira Stark. formerly of the hattleship Georgia has been transferred to the cruiser Was hington, and on the way from Boston to New York to Join his
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
What Is Going On Tonight.

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at the Auditorium
 Moving Pictures at Colonial Thea tre. OncSs Lodge, No II, L O. o. F., meets tn Odd Fellows Hall.
 Thames Union, No. 1S7, U. E. of c. and J. of A. meets in Carpenters Hall. Norwich Conclave. No. 424. l. O. H.. meets 5n HlDernian Hall
 Taft Lodge No. 25 A. Q. U w., meets in Ponemah Hall, TaftvilIe.
 SebeguOnash Council, No. Il, D. of l-- meets sn Foresters' Hall.
 Norwich Lodge. No. 24S N. E. o. F., meets in Buckingham Memorial
 Arthur ChatteTdon and His Company al Davis Theatre.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

The international map of the world on a scale of one to one million, NllL when completed eight or ten wears hence. cover a total area Of about l7p by 75 feet. or the surface of globe 40 feet in diameter
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
AcRrcr1rrrRAI. LIME.

We have Just pI4t a carloau into our storehouse and can supply your de- -mands for this sure crop producer. ! Ae experts of the country say the ground limestone is better than the burnt lIme, and this is W.-ar we have. Sold by the bag ton or carload.
 PECK, MWILLIAMS & co.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

The provincial engineer reports that turing the rast year the railways or Nova Scotia carried nearly 'o'''oo naseengcrs and over 5.900oNh tons . freight. Revenue increased S8S 4a', ho;h net and gross recei Dis adNancluE
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

m. Address by Mrs, Maud Wheeler of Sto4ra, Com. Musia and reeitaticns furnished by n1eT11e-s of Colchestef grange. One hour cf the afternoon is rcrcrs rd ny the lecturer in which 60 presenl q suprise programme.
 BiliinEy F. Avery master and Mrs. Maud F.. Bliss, lecturer. of the Pomona are In charge of the programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
WEDDING.
Dsviuncn- Smith.

-Danielson, Oct. 12- At st. James church Sunday after the high mass, Miss Hazel Smith of Dayville and George Dayignon of Dan ielson were married by Rev. M. J.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
SALE HORSES

I have S5 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 113S. ELMER R. PERSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
COLONIAL THEATRE.
~Rish Treason" Two Reel Feature Showing Performance of Aida"

Showing Performance of Aida"
 This picture Is not one of those fa- uliliar multiple reel features so often presented at motion picture houses but a msgU iT5cent highly spectacular and sensational motion picture. show inS as one 5f its many superb scenes, 8 performance of a fully staged pro- ducrion of the operatic classic, Aida" The scenes include as well. battle scenes from the Balkan war; com rlete workings Of a wireless station; 1he streets of a great city swarming with a war-mad people and many oth- CT sterling attractions. "The Merrili Murder Mystery" is the big Western Patheplav. and Sunny. the Cattle Thief" is the big Western VitagraTh offering The Biograph story is "Thc Stolen Treaty with an all star cast, and the Edison comedy drama The Island of Perversity," is the completing nun Der.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

or Frances 2270oO recruits in 1912, 40 Der cent. were illiterate, and 22.2 per cent. had no education beyond the mere ability to read and write
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

Pins were in existence, no doubt, in prehistoric times. and have been un- earthed in British barrows. Brass pins were introduced into England from France about 1540, and were being made in that country three years later. They were manufactured by machinery in England in 1924.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

Italians. who are naturally supersu- lions wear as a mascot a piece of pink coral this being supposed to ward oh the evil eye.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

Tho largest settlement in 'Treenland is Sydproveu. which has population of -66. and the smallest is Skansen ln North Greenland, with i6 inhabitants
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
HOST AND EQUINE.

IOsT-A sitk umbrella st the state arD2eT5 G3uoEE afternoon. Finder ptease ret lrn to 16G :5te1soGs- street and receive reward from Mrs F. J. C.
 oCt13d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

Japan is buying a steadily increas,, ing amount of foreign machinery a an6 engines the total purchases Tor l9IS aegregatiug $14,lI5,6S9.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
COUNTY POMONA.
To Meet With Colchester Grange, This
 Week

The next regular meeting Of New London County Pomona grange. No
 6. P. of H.. will he held in Grange hail. Colchester. Conn, Thursday, october IS. 1913. at 10 o'clock e. n. Forenoon session will be devoted to the transaction of regular business
 All wishing to become members of Po- mona will be obligated Tn Efth degree
 Dinner Vill be served oy Colchester grange. Afternoon session at 1.SQ ?.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

One of the largest Of the great scienz tifc and Industrial congresses is to be held in london in the early part Of Iunc. 1915. in the shape of tho si,th iIltarn4tfonal congress of mining, metallurgy, applied mechanics and practical geology.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

THERE Is nc advertising medium ID Eastern Connecticut equal to The BulS~ etin for business results
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD a Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 11th day of Octo- Der, A. D, 1913.
 Present-NELs0N J. AYLING Judge.
 Estate of Joseph H. Hopkins, late of Voluntown, in said District deceased.
 Ordered, That the Executrix cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in tnelr claims against said estate within six months from this date. by posting notice to that effect, to- the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and in the same once in a newspaper having a circulation in satd District. and make return to this Court.
 NELSON l. AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE C. CHURCH,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

The population within radius ot oo oo miles of Bristol Eng, is 2,5OO00O' and within a radius of 100 miles, lo,- OCO OO0
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE

All persons in the Town of Norwich liable to pay taxes are hereby notified to return to the Assessors on or before the first day Of November, 1913, a written or printed list, properly signed and sworn 10. of all taxable property tober. 1913. Those failing to make q list will be charged a penalty of l0 per cent additional according to law Blanks can be obtained al the Asses sors' Office in City Hall or will be sent by mail upon. application.
 Office Hours: g a. m. to 5 p. Wed nesday and Saturday evenings, from to 9.
 Lists VIII be received beginni@s Wednesday, Oct. 1st, 1913.
 Dated at Norwich. Conn. Sept. 27, 1913.
 JOHN P. MURPHY.
 JEREMIAH J. DONOVAN,
 MICHAEL J. CURRAN.
 seps Assessors.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13

Miss Adles announces today that the modified pompadOur has come back 1n favor, and gives a hint to ladie1 with thin hair.-See adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Ledyard, within and for the District Of Ledyard, on the 10th day of Octo- Present = SAMUEL E. HoLDRIDG44 u, Judge.
 Estate of Harlan N Newbery. late of Ledyard in said District, deceased
 Ordered, That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring In their claims against said estate within six months from this date by posting a notice to that effect, to- slgnpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dweIt, and in the same town, and by publishing the same once in a newspaper having a circula- tion in said District, and make return to this Court.
 The above and foregoing is a true Attest: SAMUEL E. HoLDRIDGE,
 Judge. NOTICE.-1ne creditors of said de- ceased are hereby not!4ed to present their claims against said estate to the the time limited in the above and fore oet,sa FRANKLIN 2dmfB Hi RBoMS; i2tH5Sor AT 4 COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich within and for the District of Norwich, on the 11th day of Octo- Der. A. D; I2I$
 Estate of Annie Hunter, late of Nor wicn. in said District, deceased. Conn, appeared in Court and filed a petition praying. for the reasons tn ere in set forth. that administration be granted upon the estate of said de- ceased. alleged 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 October, A. D. 1913, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice of the hearing thereon, be given by the pub lica ton of this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least three 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 true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 oct13d Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOlICE

All persons liable to pay taxes on property in the Town of Preston are hereby notified to return to the Asses sors on or before the first day of No vember 1913, list of all taxable prop erty owned by them on the first day of October, 1913, properly signed and sworn to.
 To those failing to return said above lists an addition of 10 per cent will be made to sneir lists according to law. Blanks can be obtained of Thomas McCIimun, Clarence Sholes and Otis A. Browning. Assessors. and G. " Shedd, Town t14cIi<.
 Dated at 2r eston, Conn, Oct 13. 1913.
 THOMAS M'CLIMON
 CLARENCE SHOLES,
 U4IS A. BROWNING, oct1Sd Assessors.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-13
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Ball bearings have been used Tn ,aiIroad car in real service in Sweden