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Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Meheaan Festival.

The annual Mohegan festival occurs this afternoon and evening. The wig Wam is erected In front of the church.
 Lieut.. Joseph Nickerson has re- ceived a captains commission. His numerous friends in this city will feel gratified at his promotion.
 Sept B. t86S.-The steamer DaShing Wave, from Stonington, advertises daily excursions between Norwich and Watch Hill.
 man by the name of James O'NeaIe was arrested in Stonington on Monday night by officer B. P. Perry for the murder of James Simmons of Newport a drummer of the Twelfth regiment, on the 14th of October last. The accused confessed his guilt. The man has been given over to the pro- per authorities.
 New 500 Ton Steamer.
 Sept 4. 1S63.-A fine sidewheel steamer of 500 tons burthen for Capt. ". W. Colt of this city and the build CTS will be launced from the yard of George Greenman & Co, of Mystic this afternoon. She will be taken to New York for her machinery, and be finished as a freight and passenger boat. She will be called the Inde pendent.
 A dividend of three per cent. free of government and state tax. has been declared by the Chelsea. Savings Bank
 Woodstock te Pay Drafted Men.
 At town meeting held on Monday August 31, in Woodstock a vote was passed to pay accepted drafted men $l50 to go into the army or send a substitute; also to pay families of such the same amount pald to those of volunteers,
 Hoop Skirts Then.
 HamIin & Co. of 14 Shetucket Street advertise hoop skirts made to our order in the best materials and in the most substantial manner,
 Frank NJ. Chapman opens a new hoop skirt and corset depot today at No, II Union Street, Wauregan build ing.
 After Twelve Years Pastorate.
 Rev. H. B. Smith of Abingdon after a pastorate of twelve years. closed his connection with his church there, August 26th.
 Sept. ,, 1S63.-A dispatch was re- ceived at the Boston Merchants eX- change, stating that it has been re- ported by private advices from Charleston that the New Ironsides had passed all the obstructions and was approaching the city.
 Bloc; Island Conscripts Stay Home
 The Providence Journal says the conscripts of Block Island have been detailed by the war department to re- main at home on the island. This is in accordance with ancient precedent and sound policy The island is mere than three leagues from the main far beyond the reach of assistance should a confederate pirate make q landing there for fresh provisions and stores, Nevertheless Block Island has been well represented in the army during the war and several of her sons have fallen in the strife.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Unclaimed Letters.

for the week ending Sept. 6, 1915 are a follows: Otis Beebe, Frederick J. Bedard, Louise F. Beard. Mrs. >. F. Clarke, Morris Goldstein, Annie Grady William Hermitage, Mrs o. M. Holmes, Louisa F. Howard, Josephine Keeney, Albini Laberge, Mrs. N. Fl. Lathrop. Annie McGuire, Mrs. P. Moran, Sam Meyer. Nellie O'Reilly, Dorothy Phil brook. 4. F. Purdon. Mrs. o, Rosen- hon- Mrs. E. Richter, Mrs. Edna M. Rogers, T. Rysham, Moses Rysham, Antonia Scibellie, George Whittemore, Miss F. B, Woodman.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Subject, Chaucer and the Canterbury Tales, Miss Mary A. C.. Avery. Inter- mission. Cur ent Events, Mrs, $. s. Ihresher; John tiuss and tie Hustle H ar, Miss Eleanor M. Rose.
 May 2e-tiostesses: Mrs. J. r, Cobb, Mrs. $ Howard Mead. Church of the Good Shepherd Rollcall; Quotation from Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor; Education and Universities, Fred l.. Newton. Intermission. Cur rent Events. Miss Carrie A. Stevens; i; Beginnings of Modern History, Miss Florence E. Fellows.
 Picnic in June with MT. and Mrs. John D. Tanning at their home in Ledyard.
 The officers of the Round Table are: President. Edwin A. Tracy; vice pres ident, Frank H. Allen secretary and treasurer Mrs. Mary G. Webster; membership committee the officers, $. Howard Mead and Mrs. Frederick Symington
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
LOCAL NEWS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO
Strengthening Lafayette StreetNorwich Banks Declared Semiannual Dvidends-Sixty Men of The Eighteenth Left For Camp Parole at Annapolis -Wndham Man Takes the Place of His Drafted Brother

This week fifty years age a party of sixty men of the Eighteenth fegi- ment, who had been home for a time after the battle of Winchester, left again for the front going to rejoin the regiment at Camp Parole, Annape- lis.
 The following are extracts from the Bulletin ef September, 1863:- Aug. 31, 1863-Alterations on Lafa- yette street have been progressing for several days and promise to greatly inn prove the street. The survey provides for the strengthening of the street be- yond the city line taking several feet of the new addition te the city cem- eteFy and throwing out the bend in the street The entire new layout pass es through land belonging to the city,
 The Sabine will leave the port of New London Tuesday for Province town, Mass
 Will Cruise to the Pacific.
 Schooner Active of New London has Iavens and will be fitted up by them for trading voyage in the Pacific ocean under the command of Capt, Wm. G. Bush of New London to sail in about three weeks.
 At a town meeting held in Windham on Saturday, August 22nd. vote was passed to pay the communication of drafted men from that town. A com mittee was appoined to carry the vote into effect hut they were unable to raise the money
 Bank Dividends,
 The Windham Bank has declared a diVident of four per centY free from government tax.
 Sept. 1, 1s63.-The Thames Bank has declared semi annual dividend of four per cent, free of government tax.
 Ci, of Or meat left Norwich Monday night by special train for New London en route for Camp Parole, Annapolis The boys appeared in the best of spirits and as the train moved off gave three hearty cheers.
 Patriotic and Generous. Among the drafted men from Wind ham was E. R. ChappeH who has a family dependent upon him. He was unable to pay his communication fee or to hire a substitute. At this juncture, his brother, an unmarried man. came forward and volunteered to go in his place. MT. Chappell at present has brother in the Eighteenth regiment and he himself will probably be sent to that regiment
 Sixty two horses arrived at Fort Trumbul, New London last week. They are intended for Go G. Third artillery. which is now being re- organized at the fort
 Sept. ?. 1S65-The Merchants Bank has declared a semi-annuaI dividend of four per cent, free of government tax
 An effort is being made to raise one or more companies of negro vol unteers in this state who will probably be united with the Rhode Island reg iment of Heavy Artillery. Gov. Buck ingham gives his approval to tie el- fort,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Eva Roy and Miss Eglantine Roy of North E street have returned after spending a week in Pawtucket R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Church We'll Attended - Parish School Opens Monday,

The September devotfons held on Friday in St. Mary's church were well attended. The masses were held at and : o'clock and the evening ser vice took place at 7,30 o'clock
 On Sunday the Maidens of the oa cred Heart will approach the altar for holy communion. A meeting of the Holy Name society. senior and junior branches, will be held Sunday to make further preparations for the Hoy Name county parade to be held in tlls city on October 15 Monday mornns the parish school will open after the simmer vacation and about the middle of the month the clergy will com mence the annual census of the parish
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

After spending a week af Old Or ciaard. Me. Miss Margaret Filling las returned to her home on Providence street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

After spending two weeks in New Bedford Roderick Moelleur has re- turned to his home on South 4 street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Brown of North Fifth avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
NC RWICH TOWN
Sunday School Class Entertained hy Mrs. Albert Sterry-Trap Set fo. Poultry Thieves.

Mrs Albert Sterry entertained her Sunday school class from two to five o'clock Thursday afternoon at her pleasant home on the Scotland road A peanut hunt was first engaged in after which an hour was enjoyed in the summer house Later a supper of sandwiches. peaches, cookies and cake was served. Those present were Misses Helen Avery. Elizabeth Luther, Gladys Beebe, Esther Heath and Mar p-a ref Ewing
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Conparisons

k0n. Alo.sa AnG sI6ea.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Weddino Sept. 24N

The wedding of Miss Mabel Billings, daughter of Charles K Billings, of Whitney avenue, New Haven, and Cal vert B, Cottrell. 3d4 of Westerly, R. l., will take place Wednesday, Sept "A. at St Johns r, F. church, New Haven, Dr. Oscar Maurer officiating Owing to the recent death of the groom s mother the wedding will be very quiet and the invitations have been limited to relatives and a few friends Miss Elizabeth Billings. youngest sister of
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
DIED.
ARMSIRONG

ARMSTRONG-In Franklin, Sept. {. Fife Lillian. daughter. of Lewellyn and the late Elizabeth Armstrong, aged l year. months and Y days. Funeral from the home of her grand parents MT and Mrs. Cassius Arm strong in Franklin. Saturday after noon. Sept. 6. at o'clock REyEII.-In Norwich, Sept > 1913, Howard j. Reven. aged 54 years. Funeral services will be held at his late home 5S Baltic street Monday, Sept & at 2.3O p. m. Burial in Yan- tic cem meteTy.
 FOSTER-In New London. Sept 3, 1913, Annie E.. daughter of Antone and the late Mariana Foster.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

has returned after visiting in Paw tucket-
 Miss Hi1degard Grove of Front street is spending d week in Springfield,
 After a weeks stay at Watch Hill Francis Fftzmaurfce of South A street has returned.
 Henry Roy of South B street aas returned after passing two weeks at Ocean Beach.
 Miss Edna Ward of Warregan is spending a few days with relatives at Il South A street
 Everett Pfngree of Front street left Wednesday for Providence where he will spend two weeks.
 Florence Scott of Providence street has returned after spending two weeks at Long Branch, N> J.
 Anna Morse of Providence street mas returned after passing a few weeks at Rhode Island beaches, B street have returned after spending two weeks in New Bedford
 After spending two weeks in New Bedford Roderick Moelleur has re- turned to his home on South A street
 Miss Eva Roy and Miss Eglantine Roy of North E street have returned after spending a week in PaWtuohet'
 After spending a week af Old Or ciaard. Me. Miss Margaret Filling las returned to her home on Providence street.
 Frank Howard of Lisbon has return ed after passing month in the west during which time he visited New Mexico
 William MuFdoek has given up his work with the American Thermos com- pany and has accepted position with the POnemah company.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Poultry Thieves Active.

During the past two weeks four '}if- ferent poultry owners in this vicinity have suffered loss from thieves, at one time 9 chickens were stolen. One yard is well protected with an aDpar- entIy simple device which yet would prove disastrous to one who attempt ed thieVery
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Birthday Pa rtv.

Miss Kathleen Bowen of Centrli avenue pleasantly surprised her little cousin Miss Julia DOnegan this we, "A with a party in honor of her eleventh birthday. Games and music were eI- joyed during the afternoon and Miss Elizabeth Riley served light refresn- ments- The party broke up about 6 o'clock, all wishing the little hostess many bright. and happy birthdays.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Mothers! Have Your Children Worms

Are they feVerish, restless, nervous, irritable, dizzy or constipated? Do they continually pick their nose or grind their teeth? Have they cramp- ing pains. irregular and ravenous ap- petite? These are all signs of worms. Worms not only cause your children suffering, bgt stunt it's mind and growth Give "kickapoo Worm Killer at cnce Il kills and removes the worms improves your child's appetite, regulates stomach, liver and bowels. The symptoms disappear and your child is made happy and healthy, as nature intended. All druggists or by mail, 25c The Lee & Osg00d Co
 KICkAP0O INDIAN MEDICINE
 COMPANY.
 Philadelphia. Pa. St. Louis, Mo.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
STARTING NEW BUILDING
 FOE KEYE5 COMPANY.
Brick Will Replace Frame Structure
 Burned at MontvlIe.

Work has been started on the sec tion of the Reyes Products companys plant at Montville that was recently damaged by fire. A brick building Is feet longer than the old one will be erected in place of the wooden struc- ture. Concreae I1ilns will replace the galvanized iron onea formerly in use. It is estimated about 50 days will be required to complete the work.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Suffered Eczema FiftJ Years-Now

Suffered Eczema Fifty Years-Now
 We'll
 Seems a long time to endure the awful burning. itching. smarting, skin disease known as tetter-another name for Eczema. Seems good to realize, also, that pr. Hobson's Ecze- ma Ointment has progea a perfect cure,
 Mrs D. L. kenney writes: s:-'T can not sufficiently express my thanks to you for your DT. 0obsons Eczema Ointment It has cured my letter which has troubled me for over fifty years" All druggists or by mail. soc. The Lee & Osgood Co.
 PFEIFFER CHEMICAL co. St. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
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Norwich. Saturday, Sept. 6, 1918.

The Bulletin should be delivered everywhere in the city before a. III.
 Subscribers who fail to receive 1t by that time will confer 8 favor by re- porting the fact to The Bulletin Co
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
AnnIes Drop from Bouohs

Because of the summers dry wealth CT winter apple trees are almost sn- tireIy bare, the apples having faLen prematurely. Those who can do so prospect is of few harvested for Win ter
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Closed Cars Used.

Riding in the open cars Thurs69l- was so cold and uncomfortable that q number of closed cars were brought into service during the afternoon, the change being made at the GreeneViHe car barn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Because of the fair, the Septem5el business meeting of inc Scotland Road Social club usually held the first week of the month was omitted.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Potter have returned after spending a week in Meriden
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Julia H. Hoffman. after pass ing her vacation of five weeks at her home in Norwich Town. and in Mad ison. Conn, will leave this (Saturdav) morning for Washington, D. C.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

MT. and Mrs. Frederick BurdicN and sons Reginald and Carlisle of New London, were in town the first of the week to attend the fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss F. NJ. Terriil and her nephew Donald Terrill. after spending tlc'r vacation in different places in Yer mont, will be at their home on Wash - ington street the coming week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Ynunu Eau1es Wnn

The Young Cadets and the Young Eagles met on the Providence street diamond Thursday afternoon with the score resulting in a victory for me Young Eagles. 10 to 4 Charlie Adams was right there with the iron arm for the Eagles. striking out 10 men The odOre Morin for the Cadets also bitch
 ed in good form. striking out ; men.
 Miss Brown of North Ffftb aveO,,e
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Esther Jones of Vergason ave nue has left town 10 spend the c'>S~- ing winter with her grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. C. II. Jones of Grcenport, Long Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Mr. and Mrs William FalloweIl and son, of Waterbury, have returned af- ter spending q few days with Mrs. C. O Potter of Central avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
GREENEVIL.LE NEWS

Six hours after high water It IS low Ide. -Nhich IS followed by Hood tlde.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Erma Very, formerly bookkeep- CT for A. B. Maine. has accepted 9 po- sitiom as bOol6keeper and stenographer for the Sheldon market in Spring field, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Eliza beth Bowen has returned to her home on Central aKenue altel a weeks visit with friends on FGsher. Island and in Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Communion Sunday Sept. 14th.

4 communion service will be held at the First Congregational church Sunday morning, Sept. 14th and nos Sept 4th as previously understood.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Ethel Chapman has returned tl her home in Groton after a weeks visit with her cousin, Miss Mabel DcX- ter of the Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Charles Lynch of Fourth street has returned from M erideR where he pass ed a week
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

The rains are very acceptable to those still carrying water because wells are dry. It would seem that almanac day for September, which was rainy prophesied surely for this month
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

 For Southern New England Cloudy and somewhat warmer Saturday; Sun day fair; light east winds. Predictions from the New I ork Her aid: On Saturday it will be generally clear With moderate temperatures and light variable winds The outlook for Sunday is partly overcast te fairs with slight temperature changes.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records. reported from SeVin's pharmacy, show the changes ln temperature and the barometrie changes Friday;
 Ther. Bar. d. III ....s ss D. .s.....s.-sH eI oo'Ae F m. 6l 30.18 6 p. m.....,.,. so 301S highest TO- lowest so.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday; Cloudy. Fridays weather; Rain in early morning, cloudy and cooler; north easterly winds.
 S0R. AaOsss AHG EIsea.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Bessie Bushnell Of the ScoL!an l road left Friday to visit relatives in Danielson and also to meet her aunt Mrs. F. L. Warren. Before coming home she will go with her aunt to Fall River. Mass. for a stay of q week or two.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Mrs. Thomas Heaps and daughter Anna have moved from Lowell Mass. to the Marguerite building on North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Mary Barry of 46 Central ave nue has returned after spending two weeks with her uncle in Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Mir and Mrs. Charles Wheeler and children are moving from the Scot land road to Lisbon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Josephine Portelance of 35 Fourth street is spending week in Baltic with friends
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
MAR RIED

M'GILL-LYNCH-In Norwich, Sept. 8 by Rev J. Fl. Frederick. Patrick k McGill and Miss Nora Lyncu. ERICSSON BURTON In UncasvilIe Aug. 80, al the NJ F. parsonage. by Rev. T. E. AIdrich Harry l.. rriCsOn MOntVille.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

James Gordon is spending a week s vacation with friends iR Springfield, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
NEW MARKET HOT FL,
 715 Boswell Ave.

First class Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Meals and Welch Rarebit serTed to order. Iohp Tuckie. Prop. Tel. 42-s
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
Perso on ats.

C. J. McGarry has returned after a short stay in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

has returned after visiting in Paw tucket-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Misses Margaret and Annie Hanra- han of Huntington avenue are in
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

John Quin1an and sister Miss Mae Ceainlan, of Brooklyn. N. Y. were guests of the Misses Elizabeth and Kathleen Bowen of Central avenue over Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Mrs. Cora Vincent of Hope Valley R. l., has been the guest thrOugl this week of Mrs. Charles Sterry of Otfo- bando avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

After a weeks stay at Watch Hill Francis Fftzmaur1ce of South A stI eet has returned.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
silo FiIiino Goinq On.
Heard and Seen.

Robert Stott of Plain Hill is Iilin: ;iios for Franklin farmers.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

William Mufdoek has given up his work with the American Thermos com- pany and has accepted d position with the POnemah company.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Henry Roy of South B street 1as returned after passing two weeks at Ocean Beach
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06
The Chelsea Savings Bank

Norwich, Conn, August 4, 1913. The Board of Directors of this Bank
 have this day declared dividend for the six months ending August 31. 1913, at the rate of four per cent. per
 annum, payable on and after the fifteenth of September.
 CHARLES B. CHAPMAN. Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Hildegard Grove of Front street is spending week in Springfield,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Miss Edna Ward of WaEregan is spending a few days with relatives al Il South A street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Everett Pingree of Front street left Wednesday for Providence where he will spend two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Hartford visiting their sister, Mrs Smith
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

MT and Mrs William C Campion and daughter Eleaner- of Meriden Conn., and. Mr, and Mrs David T. Campion and daughter Mary Madeline of New Rochelle, N Y, have returned to their respective homes after visit with Mr. and Mrs. William Camp!els of Golden street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Florence Scott of Providence street has returned after spending two weeks at Long Branch, N> ],
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Anna Morse of Providence street mas returned after passing a few weeks at Rhode Island beaches
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

Frank Howard of Lisbon has return ed after passing a month in the west during which time he visited New Mexico
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-06

MT and Mrs Joseph Dupont of North B street have returned after spending two weeks in New Bedford
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-02-28
HANDS ITCHED AND BURNED

Warrenton, Va.-"My little girl was
troubled with eczema for three years.
Her hands burned and itched and look
ed as IL they were scalded. She could
not sleep at night; l had to be up all
night to keep her hands in warm wa
ter. She rubbed her hands and large
white blisters came full of yellow wa
ter. Then sores came. and yellow cor
ruption formed. She could not take
hold of anything with her hands.
used an ointment and tried a treat
ment, but nothing did her any good,
so | got some Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment After bathing her hands with
the Cuticura Soap and applying the
Cuticura Ointment I was astonisheo
to see the great relief, and Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured her
hands in three weeks" (Signed)
Mrs. John w Wines, Mar. 8, 1917
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF eacn
free, with 32-p Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston.
| Adv
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-02-28
AMERICANS EASY TO IDENTIFY
Marks Caused by Collisions With the
Deadly Rocker Put Nationality
Beyond Dispute.

Scars on the ankles identify as
American those found dead abroad
said a coroner's physician. Yes, our
ankle scars identify us over there as
infallibly as our gold teeth.
You see, we are the only people
whose ankles get SCARED by hanging
into the sharp points of rockers ID
the dark.
"Four-legged chairs don't hurt IN
the dark in this way. Bang into them
a dozen times night and they mere
ly impart a slight bruise to the knee
But bedroom rocker, when you
go prowling in your bare feet about a
coal black bedroom, is more danger
Gus than a man-trap How many times
in the dead blackness Of the nlght
have you been impaled by the ankles
Or nearly impaled by the ankles
on the sharp, outstanding points OF
bedroom rocker? Just look at YOU
ankles when you undress this evening
You may not be aware of it, but IL
guarantee you'll find on each ankle
five or six scars, the marks OF ter
rible midnight collisions with tn
deadly rocker.
And that's how it is that they lder
tify Americans abroad by the rockln
chair scars which criss-cross the bone!
stiff ankles of the male and the roun
and supple ankles of the female Ame]
lean"