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Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Mrs. Arthur Spicer of South Will l1ngton is visiting Miss Harriett Slingsley
 Frank Flynn. Charles Silvia and Richard Flaherty, moth scouts, visited in town over Sunday.
 Miss Ethel Wood has returned to her home in Hartford
 Rev. A. c. Johnson and family, of Westheld, Mass, are at their summer home.
 Mrs. Florence Hayter is visiting Thompson friends
 Elmer Goss and Chester Hatstat were in Webster Monday.
 Mrs. Louis Luverich has returned to her home in New York.
 Earle Hyde. who is staying at A. N. Hammond's, had an attack of heart trouble Tuesday.
 Mrs. Reed of Thompson visited at Asa Thayer's. Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
c PACKER
New York Boarders Returning to tF City-Aid Society Meets.

Mrs. Hattie Howe and Miss Edna Briggs were in Norwich Monday.
 Miss Lila Howe and Miss Winnifred Briggs left Monday for two weeks stay in WiIlimantic.
 The Ladies Aid society met We'd nesday with Miss Hattie Phillips. Mrs. o. E. Hicks is visiting at the Old Homestead.
 Byron Hicks is visiting in Mont vile.
 at Miss Hattie Phillips
 Miss M Hopkins has been visiting at Mrs. Charles Gsmble'S.
 Frank Johnson and family of Lis bon have been callers here recently Charles Gamble is visiting in Bos- ton.
 Guests from Norwich.
 Mrs. F. Peneault and four children of Norwich, are visiting Mrs. Philip Semino.
 Edward Semino has returned after spending a few days in Norwich.
 Mrs. Fred Lyon of Plaiafield came to her mothers, Mrs. H. Parkhurst's Thursday.
 Miss Villa Parkhurst has returned home after spending a few days al Lords Point.
 Mrs. F. E. Hicks and children, ot Hartford are ct the Old Homestead MT. Laundry and Philip Semino were in Norwich and attended the Forest CTS clambake.
 All of the boarders at the Blum Rosenberg hotel have gone back to New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
ATTAWAUGAN

The M. E. Sunday school had it's annual picnic at Roseland park Sat urday
 Miss Ethel Barlow of Quaker Hill is visiting Albert Robinson and fam fly.
 Mrs. T. H. Sweeney entertained Mrs Archie Heminway and child of Gen. terville last week.
 Miss Mae Warehouse of Chester Pa. is visiting her mother, Mrs. Ed ward Waterhouse
 Joseph Hazelton and family are en- tertaining his mother and sister, of Manchester. N. H.
 John Handel is having his annual vacation.
 Mitchell Grimshaw has purchased a new touring car.
 o. Dubuil's two sisters. of New Bed ford are visiting him this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
Windham Coun..
CANTERBURY. CT
Chiidren's Sunday Tomorro 5nterest En Brooklyn Tablet ing.

Tomorrow will be midsummer Chil- dten's day at the Green. A number ot babies will be baptized. There will be Children's day songs and a chil- dFen's sermon by the pastor.
 sThe visit of Rev. T. B. Davies was greatly enjoyed last Sunday. He preached from Ps. 4-6.
 Rev. and Mrs. Charles o. Parker return today to their home in Skaters vflle Mir. Parker has promised to re- of. the District Christian Endeavor Their coming has been an inspiration to all with whom they have come in contact
 Social Committee to Lead.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. meeting this Sunday night Is under the leadership of the social committee. chairman. James Towne; subject; Our Social
 The Thursday night prayer meeting atithe parsonage at 8 D. mi will have for. its subjects The Church and Its Cities. 1 Pet. 8: SLY.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Hoxsie have re- turned from Quonochontaug.
 MT and Mrs. F. E. Miller have re- tuned from a two days trip to New York
 Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Judd and fam ilY. of Southington, have been guests for a week or more at the Trueman Hnrt's.
 SNr and Mrs Walter Apply spent tfis. week with Mr Apply's parents MT. and Mrs. James Apply.
 Milo Apply has been home from Burridge. Mass.
 Harry Flint, who is also working in Burridge, returned from a visit at his mothers, Mrs. Lewis Lyons.
 Parker and Honston Lath-op spent the week in Norwich.
 Won Eonors at N, F. A.
 At his graduation from Norwich Academy in June, Parker Lathrop was not only one of those appointed to write the essays for the closing exer- cises. but his essay won first prize.
 Mrs. George c. Potoin and two lit tie daughters are spending August and and September in Canterbury at Mrs Potoin's n-other's Mrs Keen's.
 Mrs. Beecher Brown has as a guest her aunt. Mrs. Mary Smith, from Brooklyn. Mrs. Browns mother, Mrs Button, has returned from Providence where she spent the latter part O. the wir ter.
 Attended Brooklyn Meeting.
 Miss Jones was a guest of the Cap tain Deliverance Browne association in Brooklyn. Wednesday,, and of the Church St. Friends auxiliary at the unyeiling of a tablet in Old Trinity church, when President Luther of
 
 Captain Deliverance Browne was a resident of Canterbury in the early days and was one of the first dea- cons of the church on the Green. A delightful paper on his life was read at the morning session by Rev. George Browne of Lancaster, Pa
 Dorothy Tracy of Wauregan visited Miss Florence Exley over the week end.
 Cecile Hale has returned to Nor wich
 Cavalrymen on the Green.
 There was a little stir of excitement on Canterbury Green Wednesday when a small company of mounted troopers appeared and for time held possession of the center. The resi- dents were disappointed when they withdrew. as they had hoped to have witnessed an encounter between the troopers and the ''enemy'' The troop CTS were very gentlemanly and easily made friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Apply were in town over the week end.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

the veteran Sunday school worker who was on a driving trip with friend to the home of his an.estorsx tn, WhitonS of Ashford, called at Mari Corner, one day recently.
 Mrs. Brown has returned from Yer mont and visit among fri-Gss Il Sax-Cn's River. the pa1torate RSece he hur )and Rev. Charles H. Brown, dici Eiv yea ; ago.
 In automobile party cons'sring Q MT. and Mrs. Robert Glc zler or Hart lord Mir. and Mrs. Ci.ar'es Chapin ) Greenwich. ard Frank GlazIer of Gas ton ury, were at Mafle Corner earl. n he wee
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
NORTH STERLING

Frank O. Hummer has been enter taining his father and sister, Estella, of Worcester.
 Edgar A. Lewis and family of Hart ford are visiting relatives here.
 Miss Alice Moves, who has been visiting Mrs. George c. Spooner, re- turned to Providence Sunday.
 Oscar Jencks is entertaining his niece, Mrs. McElroy, and daughter, of Providence.
 Mir and Mrs. John Griffith attended the field day of the Grange at King ston, R. l., Saturday.
 Volney Reed spent Sunday with his parents at Moosup Valley.
 Leslie Young of Moosup called on friends here Sunday. Mrs Dudley of New Haven is vis- iting her brother, H. R. Hoadley.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
WILSONVILLE

Dr. Miller and Miss Edith Woodland were Putnam visitors Wednesday.
 Mrs. B. S. Upham returned Satur- day after weeks visit with friends at Lake Pleasant, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Wilson have been entertaining a friend from Hart ford the past week
 Mrs. Agnes Clare of Boston has been visiting the past two weeks with his mother
 Miss Hazel Frink has returned from New Haven. where she has been stay ing for several months. Mrs William
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
HOWARD VALLEY

Mrs. H. flames is in windham
 Clayon Hawkes. is visiting his sister, Mrs. c. c. Fitts, of Brisol. Conn.
 Joseph Simpson lost a valuable horse Tuesday from collie.
 Sunday visitors at the Hawkes. home were Elmer Hawkes. of Willimantic, MT. and Mrs. Lear of Willimantic, Miss Black of Valley Falls, R. l.
 The cavalry has been much in evil dence this week in the valley.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
HOW,s THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re ward for any case or Catarrh that. can nos be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
 We, the undersigned, have known q J. Cheney the lSstS5 years, and belieV' him perfectly honorable in all busines transactions and financially able l. carry out any obligations made by hi NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
 Toledo-G
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken infer nally. acting directly upon the bfoot and mucous surfaces of the sy5Sc ID Testimonials sent free. Price a ccpt per bottle. Sold by all druggiEr.
 Take Halls Family Pills for Sonsti nation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
SOUTH WOODSTOCK
Contest Programme at Grange-DeatLi
 of Mrs. Frank Johnson.

Miss Gladys Sheldon has returned from Boston.
 At the meeting of Senexet grange last Wednesday evening the Aiphas and Omegas presented rival contest programme, the Alphas being victo- rious.
 Miss Mcdonald of Providence is spending few days in town.
 Mrs. Frank Johnson. who has been III for number of weeks died Wed nesday night at the hospital in Put nam. The funeral is to be held today (Saturday) at South Woodstock.
 Miss Nellie Lowe is quite Ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
- NE sN

Miss Inez Milton of Hartford is wis itinS relatives in town.
 William F. Brehaut and family wer guests of friends in Beckley the firs of the week.
 G. P. Randall and family of Rock: Ford, Col, have been spending a feE days at AIaplelawn
 C. w. Comstock, Pref. F. L. Farrct and W. w. Lang of f-orE.ch. we:. recent guests at J. Banks Je1lE'.
 Rev. J. G. w. Hero.d iss attending the conference at Northfield, Mass this week. g-
 Hebron Grange held it's meeting a the Hall, Friday evening.
 Miss Clara Parks Of Colchester visiting her aunt, Mrs. C. J. Fogil.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
CLARK'S CORNERS

MT and Mrs. William E. Ennis of Cohasset, are at Rest Cottage owned by Allen Jewett.
 Mrs. Reardon and children, and Miss Reardon of Willimantic, are at F. J. NaVinS'
 MT. and Mrs. M. F. Palmer, of Springfield. and P. J. Palmer of Woon- socket are at L. H. Jewett's.
 Eugene Fairbanks was in Pomfret Tuesday
 Miss Viola F. Jewett has returned from a vacation at Watch Hill, Wes- terly and Norwich.
 People have been interested in view ing the cavalry on their way to mimic war
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

 Dr. and Mrs. Hollingshead of Penn berton. N, J.. have been guests of Mrs. S. A Woodward
 The annual reunion of the Child family was held at Roseland park Wednesday.
 Address by pr. Sykes. President F. H. Sykes of the Con- necticut College for Women. spoke at the Congregational chapel Wednesday afternoon. Contributions for the erec- tion of Windham hall were sought. Mrs. James J. Williamson is visit ing relatives in Danielson. Mrs. Marcus Wood and Miss Nellie Chandler were in Boston Tuesday
 Preacher from the Hub. Rev. J. w. Dees of Boston preached at. the Congrega church Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Susan K. Morse of Minneap polls was in town over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
RAWSON

Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald was in willi- mantle Wednesday.
 The Larkin, club met with Mrs. Joe Dietchie Tuesday
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald of Brooklyn were at J. J. Fitzgera1d's Thursday.
 There are about $50 soldiers and cavalry in camp at Bigelow three miles south of here. They come from
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
Summer couqhs Are papaorods,

Summer colds are dangerous. The. indicate low vitality and often leat to serious Throat and Lung Troubles including Consumption Dr. King New Discovery will relieve the cougI or cold promptly and ventfcompli cations. It is soothing and antisep- tic and makes you feel better "a once To delay is dangerous-get { bottle of pr. Kings New Discover. at once. Money back if not satisfied soc and s1.00 bottles at your Drug. gist-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
YAWBUX VALLEY

Frank Tranchell was in Westerly Monday on business.
 MT. and Mrs. Cressie Gray of Dover, NJ H., were visitors at the home of C.. D, Coates last week.
 Mrs. Charles Maine of Wintechuck H1ll has been entertaining out of town friends the past week
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
DAYVILLE
Miss Blanchard on Yachting Trip Rev. Ienatius kost Home from Ger many

Miss Myrtice Blanchard is taking a yachting trip with her sister, Mrs. Frederick Rogers. of Providence, R. I. Miss Carrie Franklin has returned from two weeks visit with friends in and around Foster. R I.
 Mrh, and Mrs. Frank w. Bennett spentSSunday at Ocean Beach.
 Scotch Day at Rocky Point.
 Mrs: Andrew Turner went to Rocky Point. Thursday as that was the Scotchnnen's day at the Point,
 Mrs, Frank J. Burnett is spending
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

Prince and two children returned with her for weeks visit with relatives.
 Mrs Charles Kelly entertained Mrs Merton chiIds and daughter, of Web ster. Wednesday.
 MT. Miller and a lady friend. of Boston came by automobile and are visiting Truman Robbins and family.
 Mrs Haggerty and son of Webster have moved to the lower tenement at the Sherlock place.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
Nsw london County I.ARK'S FALLS
.ssarm q Runaway Bees Found in Attic.

The road machine IS at work on the s.roets here-
 Henry F. Babcock has found a esear1n of runaway honeybees located in. the attic of his house.
 Orville Chesebrough took part in the Stonington celebration.
 Miss Elizabeth Stumpf, who has been with her sister, Mrs. S. F. Palmer, sew eral weeks. returned to New York city Monday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
More WatehfuJ Waitino

New Mexican president has saii nothing about saluting the flag.-Wal Street Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont. Massa- chusetts. Rhode Island and Connecti- cut
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
SHEA & BURKE.
 STAY Main Street
STAY Main Street

,=etssrday) from a short stay in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
Holland County WELLINGTON

Auto Parties Ride Through On Sum nner Trips-Prof. Peehles Now a Minister.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
WOODSTOCK

Child Family Reunion-Dr. Sykes Speaks in the Interests of Woman's College,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

Mir. Wage-earner:-
 Our greatest pride is in the fact that we do an honest business. Our furniture Is Of good quality, correct in pattern, and priced at a fair figure. We claim nothing for our goods that we cannot PROVE. We want you to come in and ex- anime our stock thoroughly, and you will be glad to deal with us.
 We will give you FAIR, SQUARE PRICES.
The Lamar register., 1914-11-25

gagged with Mr. Thompson In per
fpctly private conversation
MIR Wallingford cnldly dignihed.
paid no attention to MIR DAVIS obJec-
ttOn
II wish to buy this farm. Mr.. Thomp-
son." he persisted. IF | can obtain II
for a reasona Die price. What Will you
take for III"
II couldn't give you figure. this be
ing Sunday" announced Mr.. Thomp-
son, "but I've Just been offered $10,O00"
"I'n give you $4,000" quickly re-
turned Wallingford.
Il might offer you $4,000 II was
handling nothing but other peoples
money" snapped Mr.. Daw. hui since
half Of the funds Of my company Is
my own I must consult with my part
ners."
"Give him Sa5.OO0." directed Mr.
Crompers. NJ Rlarkie's elbow and
The Lamar register., 1914-11-25

VINO looked ABOUT as well from one
angle as another. was panied that such
. man az Lybarger should give any
portion Of amusement to the public
and he set down his name for $4,000
worth Of stock.
I'm only digging up 1--we ones.'
links conhded to Blackie In q conven-
lent moment Il won't let q man up
here who hasn't 80 much money his
relatives hate him"
Blackis opened the little black grip
and tore OF the corner Of another bill
for his aid and ally
Thanks" accepted links. with NO
trace Of a grin. "I'll keep these till
get enough to make a whole one"
And he hurried out to drag in those
other members Of the Business Mems
club whom he knew to be the most
profoundly bitter toward the CONNER
cial club.
The Lamar register., 1914-11-25
ISSsSS!eensEE s's s'S tNene

OOR Win Que iOp eur ne OcpOsiteu uis
newest treasure Now put the rest
of It away" he pleaded. II have q
penknife with me. and I'm afraid VI
myself why did the government LET
you move the mint here anyhow
"Just this" said Blackie briskiy.
dropping his banter Immediately. 81
heard Of this man Wallingford's $75.
600 bank deposit. and ! came prepared
to call his blur He hasn't invested
cent Of his $4,000 He's letting the
members Of the Commercial club put
ap the money and he's taking 20 per
cent I'll invest every dollar Of this
In a bona fide amusement park project
II the real business men Of this town
will put M an equal amount There's
only room here for one enterprise Of
the sort and only one possible location
a. I understand II I'm after that en-
terprise and that location Lead me TO
some live members let them appoint
treasurer. md III pass him this pile Of
documents rird NJ in pink rorsag@
bouquet ribbon Money talks. Do you
hear it?'
ears Put IL away 50 ! can think" he
directed 1T seems to me. Mr.. Daw.
that you and that pile Of noise say.
won't you please put II away!-shOuld
be very Interesting to the Business
Mems club
"Jinks Woods. declared Blackie.
with deep emotion. Il shall have you
as my sole companion on the tirst
roller coaster ride.
That's II gospel promise" claimed
links and shook hands most cordially
on 1t HI. was glad he had lived long
enough TO meet Blnckir DHw They
were tickled with each other
Later links Woods interrupted Black.
ties peacefuI practice
II bought the business Mems club
for you with thu corner Of a &1WO
bill you gave me aud got some change
back" links teiephoii-d Hurry right
IN over
Fine" said Biackie. Wait Just q
minute Listen to this And lifting
his saxaphone to the telephone. he
played quite perfectly the gem upon
which be had been practicing all morn
ing
II thought l asked you to put that
money away" protested links Now
it's getting hoarse."
That's my saxOphone." Indignantly
returned Blackie Il was playing you
strain from Home. Sweet Home.
links Woods met Biackie at the top
Of the clubs stairs.
Just make yourself at home" he In
yited I'll have half dozen local
PATRIOTS up here IN ten minutes. and
he hustled out.
Blackie took Instant advantage OF his
opportunities He opened his portfolio
and took from 1t an amazing collection
OF water color sketches. colored htho
graphs. half tones and zinc etchings
Of amusement parks and amusement
devices from everywhere. Birdseye
views Of Luna and lost Dreamland
Wed for attention with crude news
paper sketches of the latest switch
back" erected at Thanks Grove. These
pictures he placed upon mantelshelves
window lodges. chairs and tables until
roller coasters ambled all over the
room Every neck breaking. nerve
racking. heart stopping device known
to the world of pleasure was repre-
scented and In place. and Blackie was
playing wheezy ragtime on the antique
melodion, when his drm friend links
ushered In near sighted Mr.. Crompers'
who was the city's leading statiOner
and bookseller. He said 20 himself.
"Mr Crompers is the drst man
saixa uunn ANY imnortapt public prof
The Lamar register., 1914-11-25

IL president Of the Business Mems
club, which he founded. and was pres
ident OF the Commercial club before
this organization split or from that
body"
You are very lucky you did not
fall into their clutches" avowed MI
Crompers. who was given habitually
to incompetence Of the tongue. They'll
start anything over there. and In two
weeks you never hear Of the scheme
again. There's no question that We do
need a big amusement park here. but
it's q pity that the project should have
been taken up by men OF the caliber
II has I understand that Mr.. Walling
ford In 4 very solid man. too. which
makes 1t all the greater shame"
Hes no more solid than my friend.
Daw.' declared links Woods. "Ar
WalIingford IL not investing . penny
in his amusement park scheme. where
as Mr. Daw has $lOO.OO0 In cold cash.
right in that little black grip I've got
piece Of it. This large fortune he
will turn over to any treasurer you Eel
lows appoint until the members OF the
BUSINESS Mems cub raise an equal
amount That sounds like ON the level
talk to me-
Blackie Daw nourished bis hand In
the direction Of Mr. WoOda Il have
nothing more to say he observed
Here are some Of the amusement
features I propose to build. to keep
Prize City's money at home Here u
my cash share In the proposed invest
ment. and ! don't ask to handle either
my money or yours I guess you don't
need any arguments as to the need Of
| such an institution. The arguments
are all In this mornings papers. and
they're good Its only u question OF
financing It now and OF who shall build
your I'ark
ITS n question OF the sort Of men
We get Il represent such an enter
prise ~orrpcted Mr. CrOmpers
RIarki.. Iaw adrOitly showed before
Mr. troiiprrs eyes small clipping
rom the Clarion Here are the gen
| tlelIrii VII" are financing the other
| 'OmIany." liz advised
Mr. Crn,np-rS read that list with
w 'IhlktiutiO' So pe.@'ssAo ..S
which liz. nad yet emitted Ham
| ipurni Sa,,isnr He pausrd for an
extra snurt over the nam Of the other
Iradin. >ratunpr and BOOKSELLER
| 'Dnnia Isi,.-s,iS xIa.,sh': Walt Hub
| bnrd Sl:,.,nn. i.ybargef. <lU.OOO. anc
| here follows n whole shoaI of little
fellows. running down to sums IA small
as x1tb Why u tOOk nearly thirty
members al the COniiner,'iai club to
| raise x12D.bN cash notice ynur
brothers name down for $laHn. links
u didn't know he had that much!
complained links Hes been holding
ont IN the fanii. Anyhow III bet
he hasn't paid 1t In yet
"That'll bp the trouble with the
| whole Commercial club. eagerly sec
onded Crounpprs We'll. IN guarantee
10 raise $lW.un among NOT over ten
subscribers III take $25.OOO myself.
and he again looked To make sure that
Hammond had subscribed only SO.Om
"You will find fh- Subscription list
Oh the little desk tn the right NJ yOrl
enter the dnr stated Biarkie polite
~ and waved his hand In that dIrec
ton
Mr. Go"dali brisk man with n wal
eye. came In lust then. fiiii Of tndiRna
ton that Prize (Irys ttR amusement
park was to be built BY Incompetent
from the Commercial club and he sub
scrfbed $1.OOU more stock than Dar
Blessus. whO also ran u furniture fac
tory.
The Lamar register., 1914-11-25

He Did Not Stop Until He Had Count
cd Each Of the Hundred $1,000 Bills.
did not stop until he had counted each
of the hundred Sl.UW bills In his pos
session "Hows that for iegerdemain?"
he deinn nded.
Its the finest parlOr trick ! ever
saw. gulI~d links Woods. If you
don't clamp one OF those down and let
me feel II III never go away from here
happy
TN give you piece of one as .
souvenir. offered Blackie promptly.
and he sOlemnly tore Oh IA generous a
corner as banking caution would allow
links accepted It gratefully and. with
his eyes cast up to the ceiling. slipped
II through and through his fingers
ut doesn't feel much more silky than
u dollar BILL" he stated. with graveIy
assumed disappointment: then he open
ed his watch charm. In which reposed
q wisp of red hair. wisp Of black
hair. wIsp Of yellow hair. wisp OF
brown hair and the silken end N his
first and only mustache. With these
ronhies and the miniature nhotn Of =