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Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
Examination For Butter Maker.

Connecticut Agricultural college an- nounces vacancy in the position of butter-maker in their dairy depart ment, paying $65 per month, for which the state civil service commission has arranged for nen-assembled test for this position, for May IS, 1914; com paratiye ratings for eligible list to be made on papers submitted, and refer enees consulted.
 Following is the list of subjects of the test, with relative weights as in- dicated:
 History and practical experience, 65 i; education and scientific training, with personality 36; total 100.
 Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and unmarried. Preference will be given those who have had a good general education, and have had some scientific training, at least in a Dairy school or Agricultural. Applications should be filed not later than noon of May 1s, with the State Civil Service commission. Room 55, State Capitol, Hartford, Conn.
 Following is the list of subjects of the test, with relative weights as in dieated Spelling. write 25 words from dictation, 10; pennanship on written papers handed in, 10; arithmetic, in- cluding percentage and discount, 20 written paper on duties of the posi- tion. 20; history, experience, training and personality, 40: total 100.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04

eompletely eliminated from the sreed-
 fhe storr. statiea is npw ia . post. ten to carry on q WeeeM or eloo9 testing whereby Aocks of mature hens that are to be kept over es breeders in 1915 may be thoroughly tested, pro- vfded the measure meets with a ready response from poultryfnen throughout the state. In order 10 conduct such a cempatgn it may be necessary to eacs S.n sssmined ss H1 p0a ss # i've sin H rsauiss the assistance of trained men and will involve other expsnse which ahould ee borne. at least in part. by owners whose stock is tested.
 The station win give cerincate of testing in all cases whore . thor ough examination has been made, and will offer such additional aid and in formation sa may appear to be neces- sary in the Illumination of infected hens stock against infection. No publicity will be given to conditions. as found, in any of the nocks tested. The as- giutination method of determinipG ova- rtan infection involves the drawing of very small amount of blood from the wing vein and in such q manner as not to inture the fowls or to re. tard or otherwise affect the egg yield The object of this undertaking is the ultimate eradication of hactllary white diarrhea which ia the cause of such great financial loss to poultrymen, and which indirectly affects the welfare of all persons For the accomplishment Of this aim the full cooperation of the poultrymen of the state is not only desirable, but necessary. Those who wish to avail themselves of this op, portunity to have their fowls tested should communicate promptly with the Storrs Experiment Station, Storrs. Conn. E. H. Jenkins, director.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
CLEAN UP WEEK FOR NORWICH
City Beautiful Organization Appons Last Week in May Officers EectedAnd Standing Committees Chosen-con- sidering Plans Carried Out In Other Places.

Saturday evening at the home of O, |. Johnson on Union street, an organ ization. meeting for the City Beauti- ful association for the work of the coming year was held.
 As Walter l.. Lester had been ap- pointed by the Board of Trade as chairman of Its City Beautiful com president of the City Beautiful asso- citation. resigned that office so that MT. Lester might be made president and have entire charge of the work. The following officers were reelected: Treasurer. Grosvenor Ely: secretary, chosen as follows:
 Trees and parks-Miss Amy c. Cogsweil, Mrs. E. D. Fuller, Mrs. John 2. Morgan. Miss Ella Norton, Gen. Ds M A. w,1Ism, Ajksn, Eank ,fmaL H. AIsn ;I,am 5ohn Hill and Frank l. Woodland.
 sehools-Mrs. William B. Birge, chairman; Miss Mary Aiken, Mrs. James L. Case. Miss Ella A. Planning. Mrs. Edson F. Gallaudet. Mrs. Chan Johnshon. Mrs. W. A. Norton. Mrs. w. Tyler Olcott, Mrs. H. M. Pol- lock, Mrs. F. A. Roath, Mrs. D. Rog- CTS.
 RilIboards. Signs, Awnings and Ad- vertising Matter-L Q. smith. chair
  l.. Johnson. Mrs. G. w. Lane, c. R. Butts, Grosvepor Ely and c. H. Has, kell.
 Streets-Shepard B. Palmer, chair man; O. L. Johnson, Mrs. John D. Hall, Mrs. George A. Keppler, Mrs. William H. Oat, Mrs. William H. Shields, Will liam B. Birge. John McWilliams and Walter F. Lester,
 Membership-James L. Case, chair man; Mrs. Willis Austin. Miss Mabel s. Webb and John M. Lee.
 Publicity-Henry W. Tibhitts, chair man; Arthur G. Crowell and Charles F. Whitney.
 There were two changes in the chair men, Gen. William A. Aiken having resigned as chairman of the commit tee on trees and parks, and Allyn l.. Brown as chairman of the committee on biilboards.
 It was voted to have Cleanup week, which should be the last week in May, coming to an end on the 30th, which is Memorial day, and thus bringing the city into it's best possible appearance generally for that holiday.
 Further meetings will be held at which more definite details of the work of that week will be decided upon and
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announced but it will probably follow much along the lines of Cleanup week of last year, with tsuch further addi- tions as may be decided upon. AL ready President Lester has been in communication with we'll informed men in number of cities about the state having written for suggestions as to what has been done in their towns in the Cleanup week cam paigns.
 Hartferd Plan.
 One of the interesting matters pre- sented before the committee in the way of suggestions was the plan that
 The Hartford plan follows that sug- gested by the committee, It is in- stitutsd by the New England Cleanup which has its headquarters in Bos- ton. Hartford Is to have a Cleanup and Paipt-up Week and the announce ment is made by citizens who have avciyie pride in the beauty and clean nness of their home city.
 To facilitate the work, a programme has been suggested by the campaign committee and 1t has named the week of May to g. inclusive. A pamphlet issued tells all about it. The week Is to be started right by attending church. Monday is fire prevention day. when cltix6tlA bHoulu tlcdH up iiiuoof1r ntuA V ing in the attic and finishing up in the cellar. being careful to see that all rubbish is put in barrels and cart ed away. Tuesday is backyard day. On this day everybody will be asked to dispose of all the rubbish after cleaning the yard and whitewash the cellar, repair walks SOW grass Beds. etc. On Wednesday they should pat the front yard in order by trimming up the lawn. removing the weeds and planting the flower beds.
 Thursday is paint day. Property owners will be expected to call their painter to look their property over and see what painting is necessary to make things look spick and span. Porch chairs and small pobs can be done by the head of the house, Fri day is fly and dandelion day. Screen the garbage cans, put oil on stagnant water, and get rid of flies and mos quitoes and remove dandelions from the lawn. Saturday is the children s day, They should be asked to pick up papers in vacant lots and around parks and playgrounds and rewarded with prizes and parties in the afternoon with lemonade and cookies to make them happy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
A MESSAGE TO WOMEN
Who Are "Ju.t Ready to Drop"

Wno fNFS SdoI hs6by " SFSPs
 When you are just ready to drop." when you feel so weak that you can hardly drag yourself about-and be- cause you have not slept well, you get up as tired-out next morning as when you went to bed. you need help.
 Miss Lea Dumas writes from Ma lone, N. Y., saying: T was in . badly rundown condition for several weeks but two bottles of Vinol put me on my feet again and made me strong and well. Vinol has done me more good than all the other medicines I ever took"
 If tho cars-worn, run-down women, the pale, sickly children and feeble old folks around here would follow Miss Dumas example, they, too, would soon be able to say that Vinoi, our delicious cod liver and iron remedy, had built them up and made them strong,
 It is a wonderful, strength creator and body y-buildsr, and we sell it un- der a guarantee of satisfaction. You get your money back if Vinei dees not help ysu. Broadway Pharmacy, c. G. Bngief. Norwich, CsHn. Vinel is sold in Baltic by J. W. Larallis & Co.,, and in Taftyiiie by the Taftville Pharmacy.
 P. s, Fer any skin trouble try eur saka SalvAL We GusssHtae it.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
NOW WRENCH PEOPLE
 CURE STOMACH TRounEE-

A household remedy of the Frsnclr peasantry, consisting of pure veaetah1a oil, and said to possess wonderful merit in the treatment of stomach. liver and intestinal troubles. has been intreduced in this country by GeofGe H. Aayr. whe for twenty years has been oRe ef the leading down tewn trufGists of Chicago 30 quick and effective is it's action that single dose is usually enough to bring pronounced relief in the most stubborn cases. and many people who have tried it declare they never heard of anything to produce such remarkable results in so shoFt a time. 1t is known as MayF's Won derful Stomach Remedy and can be now had at almost any drug store It is now sold here by Epsler's Drug Store
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04

noon came in the gift from Division No. 54, of a beautiful emerald and gold rosary to Mrs. Jolly, the national president. Division No. IS, which is the other Ladies' auxiliary in this city, showed it's sisterly spirit by sending gifts of beautiful baskets of flowers tp Mrs. Jolly. Mrs. Foley and Mrs Henley. Following her usual custom Mrs. Jolly donated her flowers to the Sisters of Mercy,
 The meeting closed with the sing ing of God Save Ireland.
 The gathering then adjourned to the small hall down stairs, where a nice supper was served with potato salad cole-slaw, sliced ham, rolls, coffee and ice cream.
 Division No. 54 Officers.
 The officers of Division No. 54 are the followingl President Miss Kath- crime Brennan; vice president. Mrs. Mary Curiey; secretary, Miss Mary Coleman; financial secretary, Miss Julia Mccarthy; treasurer, Miss Ella Higgins; sergeant-at-arms. Mrs. T. Tra0y1r senfiaak, dfias Ann1a bssAeg
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
N. E. o. P. DEPUTIES. Appointments Made by Grand Warden For Lodges in This Vicinity.

Grand Warden Coxeter has made the following assignment of deputy grand wardens to the various lodges of the New England Order of Protection in this vicinity for the present fiscal year; J. l.. Wheeler of New London to Norwich lodge, No. PAS; Julia A. Archer of New London, to Thames lodge. No. 32s, of Norwich; Emily R. Jewett lodge, No. s36, of Jewett City; Henrietta Finch of Groton, to Slater lodge, No. 60s, Norwich; John c. White of New London, to Jordan lodge, No. 266, of Waterford; M. J. Foley of Norwich, to Beulah lodge, No. 2SS, New London; W. B. Morgan of Groton. to Huguenot lodge, No 4s9, of New London; H. w. Manwar- ing Of Waterford, to Niantic lodge, No. 2A;, c, J. Manwaring of Niantci to Lieutenant lodge, No. 274, of Black Hall. Other appointments in this vii cipity will be announced later.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
CLAIMS WIFE TRIED
 TO CUT HIS THROAT.
New London Woman Held For su- perier covrt-PeIies Doubt She Did If.


 Frank Kurpsaki. of New London. 27 years old, called the police to his tene- ment there at 1.30 Saturday morning and showed them a gapping cut in his cheek and told them that his wife tried to murder him while he slept. Mrs Mary Kurpsalxi, the wife. 25 years old, was bound over to the superior court on a charge of assault with intent to kill when she was ar- raigned before Justice Hoilandersky sitting in police court Saturday morn ing. Friends, who believe that Kurp- salIi attempted to carry out an oft threat to commit suicide and failing in courage blamed his wife for the cut, gave suerety in $500 and Mrs. Kurpsaki was released.
 Lieutenant Jeifers and Patrolman Rankin. who went to the Kurpsaki home in response to a call, said they arrested Mrs. Kurpsaki on her hus- bands complaint as it was plainly their duty. They do not believe though, tht she cut him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
MAR Ri ED

MONOGHAN-GREEN Pawca- tuck, AprI. 30, 1914, by Rev. F. J. OLeary. Joseph Monaghan and Miss Dorothy Greenman- M'DONALD - HOLLIDAY In Noank, May l. 1914, by Rev. A. J. Potter, Douglas Lithgow Mcdonald of Noank and Miss Wealthy Holiday of Ston- tngton
 WINCHESTER MILLION In the Bozrah Center Congregational church, May 7, by Rev. J. C. Young, Harold w. Winchester of Fftchyille and Miss Ethel M. Hilliom of Goshen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
Bean Supper and Dance.

There was a successful bean supper in Parish hall Saturday night under the auspices of the Taftyille division of the Ladies auxiliary. A. O. H.
 A special table was reserved for the guests of the evening, including Rev. U. O. Belierose, Rev. Philippe Aassi- cot, County Secrtary, A. O. H. Ter renee Hanlon. William Malone and Dennis Murphy of the Taftville Df- vision, A. O. H., Mrs. Annie Hanley county president of the Ladies, Aux diaries, A. O. H., and Mrs. M. l.. Sii- ney, president of Div. IS, Ladies Aux Hilary. The tables of which there were I2 were handsomely decorated with choice cut flowers. Following the sup per there was a musical programme which was opened by Miss Newman, who repdere a piano solo. Mrs. Sliney rendered a vocal selection and and re- sponse to an encore was made with a duet Mrs. Sliney and Miss Catherine Sliney. Mrs. Thomas Donovan aiso sang accompanied by Miss Sliney and an Irish reel and jig followed.
 Dancing followed. the pro-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
FUN ERAL
John Monahan,

The funeral of John Monahan of sb oakridge street, who died in Preston April 30, was held from the funeral Saturday morning at s.15 o'clock, with requiem mass in St. Mary's church at o'clock. Rev. J. H. F5tzmaurice, the rector of the church, officiated at the mass. The bearers were John Gleason, James counihan, Edward and Richard Monahan, and burial took place in St. Mary's cemetery. The at tendance was large and there were a number of handsome floral offerings
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
New Village Team Defeated.

The Great Atlantics defeated the New Village team Saturday morning on the Maennerchor diamond by the score of "A to T. Only 8 1-2 innings were played. The lineups:
 The Great Atlantics- Troe- ger D, Robert Krauss civilian Krauss Ib. O. St Germain 2b. A. Chennette 3b, Francis Farrie ss, Joe L'Heureux If, Theodore Paradis of, Raymond Pfngree If.
 c, John Jubert p, Arthur Gladue 1b, Patrick Donahue 2b, Jacob Broderick 3b, William Day ss, John Meyer If, Morris Thuriow If and c, Kloss cf.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our most sincere thanks to all our friends and relatives for the sympathy rendered us at the death of our beloved husband and ia ther. We mention in particular his shopmates and friends for the beauti- full floral remembrances.
 MRS. J. COUTURE AND FAMILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
Altar Baxa Want Games.

The Altar Boys would Ike to play the Eagles, and they would also like to get games with any other local Brcault c. Pe.tier p. MarcAurele 1b, Paradis 20, A, Murphy SD. Maynard ss. Dion If. F. Murphy If. Doudon cf.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
CARD OF THANKS.

Relatives and friends showed us every possible kindness during the ill., ness, death and burial of Mrs. LeandeT Brown. We feel especially grateful to those who sent flowers, and each kind ly act will forever be treasured in the confines of our memories.
 (Signed)
 LEANDER BROWN,
 MRS. MARSHALL JEWETT,
 MRS. BURDET KELLY.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
Amateur Baseball.

The Twomeytown All Stars defeated the Roath Avenue Clippers Sunday af- ternoon by the score of 21 to g. The feature of the game was a home run made by Francis DrisoolL They chal- 1enge any team under 15 years of age M. Kane, 1e7 North Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
AutoehsrfieaI Called Out for Brush Fire on Boswell Avenue-Funera of John Menahan.

At 12.30 o'clock Sunday afternoon the autochenieal was called to the city line for brush fire in the lot on Bos- well avenue owned by Mrs. P. Null holland. The firemen used brooms and six gallons of chemical to extinguish the flames.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
Lisbens Lose to psers.

The Young Deers defeated the Iis-
 bons Saturday by the score of to 6. The batteries: Young Deers, Landry and Coleman: IAsbons. KTause and Lesthers Next Saturday the Young Deers are to play the Fancy Corners.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
BORN

NICHOLs-In Norwich, May 2, . daughter, Nereide Brewster, to Mir. and Mrs. Charles R. Nichols. WHITL0CK-In Poquonock Bridge. April 2e, l9l4, daughter to Mir and Mrs. Oscar M Whitlock.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
Knocked Arm Out of Joint.

While wrestling with a companion Saturday morning about 10 o'clock Henry Gladue fell and dislocated the bones in his right arm pr. Sweet at tended the injured boy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
At the Fedsrated Church.,

Instructive and interesting sermons were heard at both morning end even ing services at tha Federated church. In the morning Rev. A. l.. Tedford the pastor, spoke on The Masters Touch and in the evening he took for his sub ject The Danger of Supposftion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
CARD OF THANKS.

We take this means of expressing our appreciation of the sympathy shown us during our bereavement in the death of our beloved son and brother, Louis Laljberte, and we are deeply grateful to those who sent flowers.
 (Signed) MIR AND MRS. LALEBERTE AND
 FAMILY.
 Jewett Ctyt, Conn, May 4.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
NURSE TELLS HOW TO
 COMFORT SICK FOLKS

Mrs. 8, J. Kelsey, Trained Nurse of Barre, Vt, says: Comfort Powder cannot be equalled for cooling and comforting the skin of fevered pa ttents and for warding off bed sores" The genuine has the signature of D. S. Sykes on the box.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
TAFTVILLE AFFAIRS
Brush Fire Threatens Lisbon Resi- denee-Henry GIadue Injured Arm While Wrestlina-Loeai Notes and Personals.

In spite of the continued wet weather that has prevailed for the past few weeks, there were several brush fires of good proportions in this vicin- ity. Sunday afternoon about 2.30 o'clock a large brush fire was seen on the wooded slope near the sandbank. The fire started at the foot of the bank and rapidly crept up the side of the hill, charring everything before it. A gang of volunteer fire fighters was gathered together and the flames were put out after considerable trouble. Saturday a good sized brush fire on the Lisbon side of the river threatened the house belonging 10 John Helm for time. Several smaller brush fires were also reported Sunday in the woods near the Canterbury turnpike.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
Sacred Heart Team Wins.

Friday afternoon after school the Sacred Heart team defeated the Greeneville team on the Cranberry by the score of II to 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
chaIIenoe from EIks.

The EAs issue challenge to St Patrick's Altar Boys and other loca teams.
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Highest 80, lowest A.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Saturday: Fair and moderate temperature. Saturdays weather: As predicted Predictions for Sunday: Fair and moderate.
 Sundays weather: Fair, warmer; northwest. changing to easteriy. winds.
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gra,nme being furnished by Living stones orchestra About 400 attended the supper and dance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
Violin Recital at Congregational
 Church.

Sunday evening there was a violin recital in the Taftville Congregational church by Edward Heinrich. Mir. Heinrich was assisted by Oscar Hein- rich, tenor. Mrs. E.. Danihy was the accompanist Rev. c. A. Northrop de- livered the sermon at the morning ser vice in the church. The sermon next Sunday will be delivered by Rev. Arr thur Narley.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04

The Ever Ready Glee club are plan ming for their first annual concert which will include 8 minstrel show and dance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04

Mrs. Charles H. Ricketts returned Saturday from several days stay in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04

Miss Mary Goven and Miss Edna Ward of Wauregan attended the sup Der and dance given by the Ladies auxiliary, 4. O. H., in Parish hall Sat- urday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04

Sunday was monthly communion day for the Maidens of the Sacred Heart at St. Mary's church.
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Silk Crepe Sl. 50

4e-inch ALL SILK Crepe iH black, white and twenty of the most fashien- able shades of the season. This Crepe is excellent value, drapes beautifully and is suitable for street or evening wear-pr1ce s1.50 a yard
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
License for The orisyoId.

At their meeting Friday the county commi ssioners granted a summer license to the Griswold hotel. No op- position to the action of the board was manifested.
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Baseball News.
Personals and Notes.

The W. K. are to play Occum in DC cum next Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
sun, Moon and rider.
GREENEVILLE NEWS

Six hours after high water it is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04

The minstrel troupe of the Pinochl club are getting ready for their a1 pearance in Voluntown this month.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
Embroidered Crepe 85c

SS-inch Embroidered Crepe, washa- ble. white ground with dainty silk fG- ured designs, appropriate for ysists or dresses-price sle a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
THE WEATHER.
 --- Ferseast fer today.

Tor Southern New England, Partly cloudy Monday; Tuesday faisi modsr- ate south winds.s
 Predictions from the New York Her. ald: On Monday it will be generally clear to partly overcast and warmer, with fresh variable winds, followed by tpcreaSing cloudiness and by rain in the northern districts.
 The outlook for Tuesday is unset tied. preceded by rain, with moderate temperature changes,
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Sunday:
 Ther. Bar. I a. m..., 56 300S 12 m .....,i. IT 30.10 p. Ius eS oV,&V HigheSt 30 loweat A
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Embroidered Crepe $l.OO

4G-inch Embroidered Crepe, good, heavy quality and washable, white ground with silk figuI ed desisas-prtcs s1-00 a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-04
TnR Porteous,M Mitchell .O0mFAMv. NEW SILKS

In the new wesvss In silk, light weight fairies are high est in favor bseause they drape more artistically and are more readily adapted to the styles now in vogue.
 Amonsst the Spring Sliu we would call attention to . few new weaves such as plain and novelty, printed and sm- broidered Crepes and Crepe dc Chine-in silk and cettea. silk and wool. and all siIk. These few hints of styles and prices:
 Fancy Crepe 4ec
 Ss-inch Silk and Cotton Dsbutants Fancy Dot Crepe, washable, in Baadts only. very Desirable for waists, dresses, lingerie. etc.-price 4sc a yard. Crepe-de-Chine 59c
 Plain Crepe de- Chine as inshss wiae, in ten of the most fashionaale shades of the season, including black and white-price 5sc a yard. Crepe-de-C Chine 75c
 Fancy Printed rrsnasa rx,;- q. inches wide, in dainty floral desiEns, coiors are Copenhagen and navy price 75c a yard.
 44-inch Charmeuse 7Sc
 44-inch Printed Charmsuse in tan. navy and tango, a very desirable fab TIC Tor street or evening wea-prics 15c yard.
 Embroidered Crepe 85c
 Ss-inch Embroidered Crepe, washa- bie. white ground with dainty silk fG- ured designs, appropriate fer vsists or dresses-price sle a yard. Embroidered Crepe $1.O0
 40tinch Embroidered Crepe, sooA, ground with silk fgur ed desisas-prics s1-00 a yard
 Silk Crepe $l.50
 4o-inch ALL SILK Crepe iH black, white and twenty of the most fashien- able shades of the season. This Crepe is excellent value, dFapes beautifully and is suitable for street or evening wear-pr1ce sl.so yard. Crepe Meteor $2.00
 
 4o-ineh Crepe Meteor in black, white and ten leading Spring shades, a heavy quality Crepe with a satin luster-pr1cs $2.O0 a yard.
 IHE P0RTE0US { MITCHELL @.
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Crepe Meteor $2.OO

4o-inch Crepe Meteor in black, whits and ten leading Spring shades, a heavy quality Crepe with satin luster-pr1cs S2.00 a yard.