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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
SOMETHING WRONG.

Wmnene CT a young man fails to win Ihe goal for which he seeks Ana comes 8 cropper, sure as gin Iris thus the old man speaks; mat young man thought success Am r But he Is brought full low; It IS not that he lacks a brain But he Is young. you know. .. For only old men are so wise That they no blunders rakes hxperience to age gives eyes And 1t avoids mistakes Ihe young may learn-ao give ghem And they'11 gain wisdom. too; Then they with confidence may cTru-T, To heights attained by few." If words. like these have store of
 truth, A Our lot Is surely hard For only aged folk, forsooth. Can hope to win reward Small comfort thoughts like these can
 give N To young folk-you and I: We live to learn and learn to live When we're about to diei
 Atlanta JojJxna1
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
NOTICE TO TAxPAYERs-

All persons liable to pay taxes In the Town of SpTague are hereby notified that that have 3 warrant to levy and col SoIIar S9d on the Town List of 1912, paya- pose of % collecting the same I shaIl be lage of Baltic. in said Town on Thurs day and Friday. March 20 and 21 19I3 rom 10 clock in the forenoon each day to 1 o'clock Tn the afternoon: at the store Of Webster Standish in Han oyer, on Saturday, March 22, 1918, from 10 a. In to p. m.: and at the store of John Quinn, in Versailles, on Monday March 24, 1915 from 10 a. m. to 1 D. m
 Persons negIecting this notice will be charged legal fees and additions
 Notice is also given that as Special Collector l have a warrant to collect the personal taxes coming due in March, 1913, from persons in said Town liable to pay personal tax; the same being two dollars for each of such per sons, and l shall collect personal taxes also at the above named places on the days and between the hours above specified. Personal taxes for said Town are payable March l, 1913
 Persons neg1ecting this notice nnus+ be reported to the Prosecuting Officer
 Dated at sprague. Conn, Feb 25,
 JAMES INQUIRE,
 Collector of Town Taxes, Special Col
 lector of Personal Taxes. feb26W
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
S1250

S125O will buy a 4C acre farm situated q flaw miles from Westerly and a short dis tance to a InriVing manufacturing yil- lage. Cottage house. barn, crib and hennery; plenty of fruit and wood for buy a good farm cheap. Enquire about it.
 will buy an 80 acre farm situated two miles from Westerly, K. l., and a lO- minute walk to trolley. Land pro duetiye and smooth. large house. barn and crib, wagon shed. some fruit, on your possession. 1nVeS tigate.
 &ooOO is all I ask for one of the finest farma in the state of CounecLIcut; 55 acres. 20 moving, 25 pasture, 10 wood and tim Der; keeps 10 cows, without silo; house ss. COW bern 30 by 50. 3 hog houses. IT by %6. crib 14 by 20, henneries 10 by SC each, wells, never failing springs; pasture borders a beautiful pond; 100 apple trees. 45 pear trees 25 plum sre@s. g peach, 2 apricot. one raspberries. all kinds of roses and vines. Will take a mortRare on the place if desired. Possession given in 30 days. Don't let this opnor tunity slip.
 WILLIAM A. WILCOX,
 Real Estate Broker. No. il West Broad St. Rooms 1 and 2
 Westerly. R. I. Phone conn ectio-4. Free transportation
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
Brief State News

New 5ritain.-During February +be New Britain police made ITS arrests
 hinston.-Because of the attrac- ll1n of moving pictures, the night schools in Southington have beer so poorly attended that sessions may h. discontinued.
 Waterbur~.-The apostolic rite of confirmation was administered S11ndov at two churches in this city bv Rt Rev. Chauncey B. Brewster, bishop of The Episcopal diocese of Connecticut,
 kensington.-Cathol of Kensfne- ton are using St. PauPs parish hall as & temporary place of worship until a new church is built to replace the one destroyed by fire last Wednesday morning.
 Meriden.-As there is some question as TO whether the United States dis trict court has Jurisdiction over a tax h iaia on property by a municipality, it has7 delayed the declaring of dividends on the H. E. Bushnell estate.
 Torrinston.-The Rev. E. H. Burt, pastor of the Congregational church the First Congregational church. West Torrington, and will become it's pas tor on the first Sunday in April.
 Bridgeport Anna Shaw. who held the attention of a capacity house at the Lyric. Bridgeport, Saturday af- ternoon for over an hour. was the guest while in the city of Mrs. W. T. Einclxs. president of the Connecticut Equal Franchise league.
 WaIiineford.-Govern Buckingham colony. Pilgrim Fathers. has received an invitation from Lafayette colony of New Haven to attend a class fnftia- ticn Of that colony Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of Voluntown are hereby notified and warned that I have a warrant to levy and collect a tax of twenty mills on the dollar on the town list of 1912, pose of collectin- the same I will be at the residence of E. Byron Gallup Thurs day, April Sd, from 10 a. m. to I2 m. and on Friday. April 4th. at the resi-, dence of Mrs. origen Gallup from It a. m. to 12 m., and on Saturday April 9th, at my residence in Voiuntown
 All persons neglecting this notice tions as the law directs.
 JOHN E. KINNE, Collector
 Dated at Vo1untown, Conn. this 5tta day of March. A. D. 1913. mr5w
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
What Is Going On Tonight.
! 'vicToR'S

Moving Pictures and Illustrated Songs at the Breed Theater.
 Vaudeville and Moving Pictures al the Auditorium.
 Vaudeville and Photoplays at Davis Theatre
 ,,,ss4 G4ethe he JLodge: Nc. 7s, I; O., o. F., NorW1ch Grange. No. TIP, P. of H.. meets in ,Pythian Hall
 Thames Council. No. 1851. R. A., Norwich Lodge. No. F, A. o. U. w.. meets in Germania Hall.
 Sachem Chapter. No. 57, O. P. S.. meets in Buckingham Memorial
 Painters and Decorators Union meets in Carpenters Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
AT A OOURT oF PROBATE HELD

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Sorwiesh. on the 11th day of March, Pres esent-NELsON J. AYLING. Judge. NdIstin6 Estate of Emily B. Wood. late Of The Administrator c. t. a.. apDeared l11 Court and filed a written applica ton alleging that said estate is now in set tlement in said Court. and praying for an order to sell certain real estate be- longing to said estate. fully described In said application.
 Whereupon. 1t is Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at Snz She Probate eS Court % Roc Room in the City of day of March. A. D. 1913, at g o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of tho tendency of said application, and of said hearing thereon. be given by the publication of this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said tb1stF1et, 4bs Gs at least three days, prior to turn be made to the Court
 NELSON J. AYLING. Judge The above and foregoing is a true copy of record
 Attest; FANNIE c. CHURCH,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

Before the meeting of Norwich grange tonight, by invitation, Charles H. Brown, one of its interested 1neTn- bers, is to give an account of his re- cent trip to the Panama canal zone. Mir Brown has been heard before on the entertainment programmes of the grange and always with pleasure. SD that large attendance of the m bershfp is expected to hear him
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
LEGAL NOTICES.
TAX NOTICE

All persons liable to pay taxes in tbe Town of Lebanon are hereby notified that l have q warrant to levy and col 6oIfa tecf tax 9f fifteen l15) mills on the and ao6a Payable April ! 1s13a also the per collecting the same I Will De at tba Town House. Lebanon, Monday, April [ from 10 a. m. to 3 p m; at J H. BufrILs store, Liberty Hill Tuesday April 3, from 10 a. m. to F m.; at W "; GIetts house. Goshen, Wednesday, APro 5, from 10 a. m. to 12 m
 All persons neglecting this notice Wll be charged legal fees and addi- Dated at Lebanon, Conn.,, March 6. 1913. h O'
 J. A. THOMAS
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT, COUNTY o1 New London, SS.. Montville, March
 At a Court of Probate held at Mont XiiiIe' within and for the Probate Dis. trlct Of Montville. on the 11rn day of March, A. D. 1913.
 Present - CHARLES N CHAPPELL Judge. \ -1-4-1' Upon the exhibition to this Court of the agreement whereby Casper E. Ken n!son and Olive Kennfson of the Town oI Montville, said County and state, of the First Part. give in adoption to Andrew A. kennison and Isabel Kennj- son of the Town of Plaindeld County of Wfndham and State of Conn ecticuf 9d the Second Part the male child un- weeks old. named Charlie Arthur Ken vile, to become theirs by adoption; it U Ordered, That a hearing be had at the Probate Offce in said MontvilIe on the 17th day of March, A. 5. 1915. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice be given to all persons interest ed to appear at said hearing and show cause, if any they have. why said agreement should not be approved by publishing copy of this order in The Norwich Bulletin. a. newspaper having clrcuiauon in said District and by posting copy on the public signpost III the Town of Montville, near.ssf to the place of residence of said child at least six days before the day assigned by this Court for hearing.
 CHARLES N. CAMPBELL
 Il1aGlZQ .JJ1dera
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

Supreme Governor Bradstreet of Bos- ton will be in attendance.
 Piymouth.-Michae1 Mulcahy. for q quarter of century in the United States navy and a hero of the Spanish American war under Captain Vain wright on the U. s. s. MarbIehead ar the battle off Santiago, is dead at the home of his sister, Mrs John Barry. at Plymouth y ,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
EOR SALE.
FOR SALE,
70 R SALE

A, few choice building lots on newly plotted estate on Salem road East Great Plain, the most desirable residential suburb of Norwich. Land elevated; fine views; macadam road: city water; good neighborhood and school. ten minutes by trolley to Franklin square. Each lou mas right Of way in one of the new avenues to be laid out this spring, thereby saving purchaser building of car riage drive.
 Also for sale. an attractive house on estate, now occupied by owner. Large, sunny rooms, 23 and 25 feet long every convenience.
 Address c. E. K. BURNHAM, Sa-
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
Peck's Real Estate Agency
 FARsIS A SPECIALLY I3Q Spring Sifa,i. GilIiniliIs. Conn
Seashore Land For Saia

Forty acres or nIgn lane situate on state macadam road overlooking the Atlantic ocean from Point Judith on the east to Montauk on the west Only 25 miDntes ride from Westerly station. N. l.. N. H. & H. R. R.
 FRANK w. COY.
 Long Distance Telephona High Street. Westerly. R. L dec11d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
1EO. A. PENDLETON .lAuc+io,,t
 AUCTION

TIT Will be sold at Public Auction in the Plains, on what Is known and called the old Charles Hewitt farm, five miles rom rom Norwich, on North stonington road. and ten minutes walk from Nor "1ch and Westerly trolley line. on
 TUESDAY, MARCH IS, 1913.
 at 10 o'clock a. III.
 tf stormy, first fair day following. a. same time and place), the following de- Scflbed personal property to wit: I9 head Of neat cattle, ' cows due to caIye n April and Nay 1 heifers, coming three years old. due in May in June ana one in August. 4 yearling heifers.
 calves 10 months old, two year old Ayrshire bull. yearIing bull. 2 horses. ooth good workers and perfectly fear less of all objects, one Is an extra good driver. IT sheep, some have lambs ana others with lambs due in March and April, 45 Plymouth Rock fowl. new fowboat, Wooster Buckeye two-horse moving machine, as good as new, horse rake, two-horse team wagon 2 bug sles, corn sheller, grindstone culti- vator, blows. pair double team har- ness. single harness, 2 light driving harness. 50 bushel corn on the ear IS oushel oats. incubator, 50 egg capaci- ty. American separator, hound dog. large parlor coal stove, iron bed- steads. chains, shoyels, hoes, and many articles too numerous to mention Plenty for all. Terms of sale cash,
 CHARLES F. MEYER
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
TIE KALEIDOSCOPE

The combined tonnage entered at island ports totaled 1,370,315. repre- senting 431 vessels, of which 327 were American registry. 52 British, AZ Jap anese. German, 3 Norwegian and 1 French.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

Ward 21. Chicago, probably exceeds any other area of the size in the num- Der of nigh officials who call 1t home" It boasts two members of Taft's cabi- net, Secretaries MacVeagh and Fisher. two foreign ministers, Calhoun, ac- credited to China, and Boutell, now in switzerland; one representative in congress, Lynden Evans, and four minor secretaries.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Schwartz Bros. 18th prize letter writ len by Mrs. G. Babcock appears in today's issue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

The importance of New York as a Jewish center is well fnstanced in the choice of Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Hertz of that city as chief rabbi of the United Hebrew congregation of the British empire by a vote of 298 to 56 repre- senting the orthodox Jews of the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zea- the empire.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
C' WITTER ............ Auctioneer
 AUCTION
 THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 1913,
 at o'clock a. 1n.. [ my farm, 1 mile southeast of Hamp- on StatiOn. 10 miles st O

at o'clock a. 1n. ac my farm, 1 mile southeast of Hamn- ton station. 10 miles east of Williman- tic, Conn.
 50 Cows.
 30 head of Registered Holstein Ere slans. comprising bulls. 25 young cows and heifers.
 20 head of cows. some fresh, a num- per coming in soon. and a few mike ed Q snort time, among which are line back Ho1derness, 4 Jerseys grade Holste1ns. and balance of mixed grades.
 Farming Tools. l su1ky blow. l corn harvester two- row corn planter, harrows ? moving machines, 1 horse rake. 1 covered milk wagon, Economy Chief separator, F quality, hoops for 3oo ton siIo, I san evaporator and 100 buckets
 Household Goods. Bedsteads, tables, chairs stoves washing machine. and a quantity of household utensils.
 The farm, comprising 47o acres, is also for sale be held the first fair day following Terms of sale will be cash on delivery of goods: A first class caterer will be 4n attendance.
 GEORGE H. KIMBALL
 Tel 223-4, Willimantic Div. mar5W
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

THERE Is no advertising medium in stern Connecticut equal to The BuI. setin lar business results
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

HERE Is no advertis:aS medium Tn -astern Connecticut equal ,s The Fsui- 1etin for business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
JUST ARRIVED

Twenty eight Horses from Illinois some of all kinds, draft horses chunks and drivers. Have 50 horses for sale Come and see them
 ELMER R. PERSON Tel 11oS maI12d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
AGRICULTURAL LIME,

We have Just put s carload Into our Etorehouse and can supply your de- mands for tpls sure crop producer. The experts Of the eeuhtFy say the ground lime, and this is what we have. Sold by the bag. ton Or carload,
 PECK, M'WItLtAMs < co.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

LOCAL representative wanted. No canFasstn~ or soliciting required. Good income assured. address National Co., Operative fealty Co.,, V-945 Warden Building, " ashington, D. c, n1ar1SW
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

WANTED-A position bv married man on a gentlemans place or to take charge of small farm; no children
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-One Overman outboard motor for boat. practically new. In quire at 5s- Franklin St. Call evenings. mar12d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

EOR SAL LE--Seasoned slabs in stove Tel. 646-5. fep12d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
GAS ORIA
 For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature esass sso of &HAzzsza<
LOST AND FOUND.

FOUND-A lady's folding pocketboolx off Franklin St. Call on q Osca : Tracy, r White Court, Norwich.
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
ADVERTISEMENTS under the heading of WANTED FOR SALE or TO RENT" INSERTED Sc per line, six words to the line
WANTED.

WANTED-A position bv married man man on a gentleman's place or to take charge or small farm; no chllGr en ;; good reference. D. M., Bulletin Office.
 WANTED-People to send for my etc. This book has the famous silver rng prSca mirrors ei , formula Usual selling resIlvering mirrors for others some ae S4 far day b3o Whg not S9u E. Send St. New London, Conn. mar12d
 WANTED-A competent girl for general housework. Apply Thursday aifternoen after CT from @ to s. Mrs. F. A. Rob ,WANTED-Two or three rooms. fur nished or unfurnished, for light house. Rets;pins. privilege of bath central To- cation: n. ", Address 4Aa@ Box 800. Bulletin.
 ,o FREE illustrated book tells of about Syyo.ooo , Protected positions in U. s. ser you, sure and generous pay, lifetime employment. Just ask for booklet Washington, D. c. marlSW
 LOCAL representative wanted No ncome sspe or soliciting reSuifed Geod operative sSqaa esity eo T-sfs Saona marden G Building, tashington, D. c, marlsW
 WANTED-A practical farmer Omar fted) on a small farm three miles from
  milk and vegetables furnished: good wages and a, permanent position. Ad- dress, stating references as to energy, ability and sobristy, John c, Gaary. l25 State St.. New London, Conn. mar11d
 WANTED teels cheap for cash. H. Matthews. 54s Manhattan Avenue, New ! erk City. mar11d
 WANTED Position by experienced stenographer and boekkeeper. Apply Fat Bulletin Office, mar1Od
 WANTED-Wiil the local arebug start fire at the end of a few good cigars from Fagan's Smoke Shon? They are cheaper than buildings in the end. Have a care. buggie, old boy.
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 WANTED-60,Goo tees or lumber for our patent work-butternut, poplar or white wood. Mansfield Organ Pipe Works. Mansfield Depot, Conn. feb22d
 WANTED-Hired man, single to | work on farm and board with family. | $2o-00 month salary. Inquire Of Glen | Rock Farm (Ledyard). Fred. Iyott ! Manager, Mystic. Conn. R. F. D. 4. WANTED-zRaw furs, at H. A. Heeb- | nerS. 80 Water St.. every Thursday. | A. C. Bennett nov9d WANTED-All kinds of raw frrs. | will meet at Joseph~Connor & Sons | every Saturday. A. E. Woodworth noV9d l WANTED-Piano tuning. A c. Cor don. 5ss Prospect St.. City, Tel 6s2-a |
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

Hawaii stands 18th in the list oe United States customs districts in coI- lections, the total being s1,643,197. Du- ties on imports received were S1,6O1,- 826; tonnage dues, $2S,711; customs fees, $166; customs fines penalties and forfeitures were $3,056; storage, labor and draying, $3,23O; misceIlane- ous collections and revenues from other sources, s3,560.
 On Jan 1, 1913, the rate for de- ferred telegrams from England so Canada, Newfoundland and the United States was reduced by 1 1-2d 6 centsl a word for messages sent via the Anglo American, Direct United States and Western Union companies cables. The rates for day and week end cable letters to the same countries were also reduced and the periods of delay de- creased.
 "Seg,' (Russian "motchaIo") is the inner bark of the lime or linden tree and is used for misunderstanding mats crude shoes worn by the peasants and various other articles. especially bas- kets used by butchers and srocers in carrying supplies The mats are made by the peasants on primitive looms and are also manufactured by factorfe5 found in nearly all the provinces where the lime tree grows and especially fin the city of Serpukhov.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FOR SALE-Gas range, nearly new, cheap for cash. 54 Washington St. nar12d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FOR SALL-SIab wood. stove lenst tns, S4.50 cora SZ.oU half cord. G. A. Bull lard. Phone 646-l2. dec25d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FOR SALE OR RENV-Farm of Pat TICK Shea. III town Vt CanterDuTy two miles north Of Canterbury, on BrookIyn road. coAprlsink about 440 acI es. h. Co0n 1Rn4d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FREE illustrated book tells of about o,0oO protected positions in U. s. ser vice. Thousands of vacancies every year. There is a big chance here for you, sure and generous pay, lifetime employment. Just ask for booklet T-63S. No obligation. Earl Hopkins, W Washington, D. c. marlSW
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

OR SALE OR TRADE1-Good 10-acre farm. well located near village and nelghbors, on teIephone and k. F. D.; on steady ream. with wei equipped grlst mill, cider mill and saw mill. do- Ing rood business; about 50 horse power over wheels; excellent elGnL- room house, new barn. poultry house and sheos; good land; good fruit; bar gam price for immediate sale, trade for cottage III or near town. Rartlcu- lars. 1ryon Agency. WiInmantlc, Ct.
 teDlod
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FOR SALE-I will sell my new car riage, run only 300 miles; best ubber tires, side lamps, up to date. W. H. CardwelI City. mar11d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

WANTED-A practical farmer (mar- ried) on small farm three miles from the city of New London; house fuel
 milk and vegetables furnished; pod wages and q permanent position. Ad- dress, stating references as to energy ability and sobriety, John c, Gaary, l25 State St.. New London Conn, mar11d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

EVERY CHICK DESERVES THE VIGOROUS start In life furnished Pratts Bahg Chick Food: 1t contains just the ingredients required for husky growth uncdualled; guaranteed J. P. Holloway, J. P Barstow S Co.,. Norwich Grain Co.,. C. W. Hill & Son. Jos < Greenesille Grain Co.,. A. R. Manning Yantlc naT9d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FOR sALE-One Ford. delivery auto mobile. two tea wagons one two-seat- ed surrey, one Concord buggy, one bus mess sleigh. one light sleigh, two double harnesses. Edith B. Wilson, Executrix, 36 Thirteenth St.. Norwich. Conn. marSd
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

WANTED-Two or three rooms, fur nished or unfurnished, for light house. Keeping, privilege of bath. central To- cation: Address Box 800. Bulletin.
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FOR SALE - Horse. weight 120C. grand good worker and driver, eight years old, price very reasonable. Call at 341 Main St., opposite postoffce
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FOR SALE-One incubator. Cyphers breeders, 1 bone cutter and 1 carriage. C. H. Wilson. Wtllimantic. Conn. K. 2. D. No, ?. Telephone 267-12. niarSd
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12
TO RENT.

ROOMS for light housekeeping. Priv- lleGe of bath. Mrs. Randall, 54 Wash- ing mar12d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

WANTED-A competent girl for general housework. Apply Thursday afternoon from 3 to 6. Mrs. F. A. Rob- 1nson, 59 Sachem St. mar12d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FOH sALE-Two carloads of horses. kota, right out of hard work Fancy matched pairs from 24oo to $500. Lot workers, from i1oo to 1soo Come and look. Champlin & Hewitt. Vose Barn, Rallroad Ave. Westerly. Phone 545.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

TO RENT-Tenement of four rooms 2C 40 Mckinley Ave. Inquire pr. N. B. Lewis mar11G
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

WANTED Farm tools cheap for cash, H. Matthews, 54s Manhattan Avenue. New ork City. mar11d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

WANTED - Position by experienced stenographef and boekkeepef Apply at Bulletin Office. mdr10d
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-12

FOR SALE-A saloon, Is Bath St. Apply P. |. Shea. New London. maria
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1913-01-17
One Sin of Housekeeping.

The ultimate sin Of the housekeeping
code is Strengthening things out In a
desk or on a table. When | depart
from my quarters in the morning my
sitting room table looks self possessed
and homelike. bearing three ash trays.
four or five books. matches. pipe. a
can of tobacco. papers, magazines. pen
ellis. pens, letter or two. bottle of
ink and maybe a necktie or so. A place
for everything and everything just
where it ought to be easy TO reach or
Whereabouts. But. alas, on return what
state that table is in The books
have been put back on the shelves. the
Dash trays modified. pen and pencils
arranged in orderly lines. neckties
stuck away in a dresser and the letters
planted in the most conspicuous place
with those containing bills uppermost
Toledo Blade.