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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

could Rosie see the kind Sanity man OF
her street, who had told her such won
6erful tales of toys, fairies and of the
real country of deep hills and red sun
sets.
Suddenly she thought Of something,
q something so different that it made
her heart go thumpty-thump. She
would go to the wonderful toyshop.
lust around the corner and see for her
self, if her friend was there.
But not tired, hurried clerk of the
shop had time to answer Rosie's ques-
tions. Finally she approached a tall
gray-haired man standing in the center
Of the long aisle. She felt certain he
would know something about the San
~ of her street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

would have found you if the beautiful
lady hadn't"
But Rosie didn't finish the sentence,
for Sanity hadn't heard word she was
saying. He was staring with deep,
strange eyes at the lady, who had
drawn nearer the sick mans bed.
'Sis," he whispered.
"Bob," she answered.
There Rosie sat with shining eyes
and a little heart humping and lis
tened to the wonderful story of her
Sanity man and the lady. Sanity was
none other than the lady's brother,
whom she hadn't seen since the day.
years and years ago, he ran away to
sea. And the lady? She was the beau
tiful fairy of the toy-shop.
"And did you know all the time she
owned it?"
eyes"
why didn't you go and see herr"
Because l was too poor, sick and
proud"
Now, of course, like all stories where
fairies and Sanity hold forth, every
body was glad and lived happy ever
afterward. 1t was a wonderful day for
Rosie and Pietro.
And up and down Rosie's street, too,
there was gladness; for the good news
had spread to the children, Rosie and
the sparrows told, that the Sanity man
of their street had found sister.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
REFUSES TO LEAVE LEPER
Wife and Her Two Children Snare
Fate of Victim Of Terrible
Disease.

Wilkes-Barre, Pain one of the two
horaes which they own Joseph Nor
man, aged thirty-two, with his wife
and two children, are shut completely
off from the world. The wife and
children are prisoners because they
chose to risk leprosy to be with the af-
fiicted husband and father. For ex-
perts have declared Norman to be a
leper. Already the skin on his face
bears unmistakable evidence of the
dread malady.
When convincing proof had been OBJ
tanned that Norman was a leper the
door of his home was opened for the
escape of wife and children. Mrs.
Norman was instructed to cut away
from her husband forever. She left
the house because she believed she
must. Next day she took her little
sons and with them went to the city
officials and begged to be allowed to
return. They endeavored to dissuade
her
81 cannot live without my husband"
she cried, falling on her knees. Il was
happy as his sweetheart. | was happy
when he made me his wife. | have
been happy during the II years that
we have lived together and struggled
to lay aside little money for the
rainy day. My love has been famed
into flame by his goodness and his
care of me. / became his wife for bet
ter or for worse. l have tried to be
a kind, dutiful and loving wife. l
have borne him children, whom we
both love-"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
CASH TO FREE HUBBY STOLEN
Detroit Woman Saves $50 to Pay an
Attorney, But MispIaces Her
Trust.

Detroit.-All the money she had
saved in several weeks and which she
expected would pay an attorney to
get her husband out of Jail, was stolen
by George Patruck Of Windsor accord
ing to Mrs. Jennie Hatman of Ford
City, Ont, who caused Patruck's ar
rest.
Dennis Hatman, husband of the
plaintiff, was arrested in Detroit sew
eral weeks ago when he is alleged to
have assaulted a man. Mrs. Hatman
saved $50 with which to engage an
attorney to fight her husbands case.
Unable to speak English, she intrust-
ed the money to Patruck, she says,
and the latter was authorized to en-
gage a Detroit attorney. According
to Mrs. Hatman, he spent the money
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

P\Ag rene
Maybe he be sick" said the broth
CT, as he busted carefully the array
Of fruit arranged with such a holiday
air il the narrow window of his shop
HE come if he not sick. You wait,
Sanity man no forget"
But Rosie in spite Of her brothers
encouraging words became very impa-
tient Finally she started in search of
the kind friend. who was none other
than the Sanity of her street. Not the
real Sanity Of Christmas eve, but man
who Just pretended he was the same
5ovial friend Of holly and cheer and
wore q cloak and hat of red, faced with
fur, and carried instead of long whip
to urge tired reindeer, a sign which
told Of wonderful toyshop just
around the corner.
A week before Pietro had seen from
his little shop windows this same San
ty man stagger and fall. Then both he
and Rosie had helped the stranger into
the fruit shop, where food and sympa-
thy had been generously given. Now,
It was the day before Christmas and
the stranger who each day had stopped
at Pietro's little shop had failed to
appear.
"Maybe-he up the street some
where's" the brother had called to
Rosie. when you see heem, tell heem,
tomorrow we look for him to eat with
US. Yes?"
Rosie nodded and went on down the
long avenue. There was gentle snow
falling, just enough to add to the street
the touch Of Christmas. But nowhere
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16

Sure Way Out of Difficulty.
Gabe-The boss is looking for a
manager, but he can't get anyone
capable Of filling the position.
Steve-Why doesn't he get married?
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-12-16
RnHtp'H Santu @at1
By IRENE BEACH
BY IRENE BEACH

GESSTSSN9 NS&~M%
II DEAR! l wish he'd
~ ~ come" sighed Rosie Per.
N%zsSA rene.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
Davis Theatre.

The bill for the balance of this week is an excellent one and was en- thusiastfoaAly received and much en- joyed by hundreds of patrons at yes- teraayss performances. The patrons of this theatre seem te realize two great advantages offered by the manage a cool and comfortable refuge from the heat The phceopAay program in- ciudes another Famous Player class A prod0ction The Brute, in which Nal coip Williams assumes the title role in naarreaos4siy artistic manner. The Brgte Is a tense, modern drama of the clash of wills between a strong man and a weak woman the climax of which hangs In the balance until the man In righteous indignation ex- erts his full physical strength toward the subjugafion of the woman, and through sheer force brings his wilful and n1erUenaxy wife to see her folly and lovingly acknowledge him her master for all time The Intruder is a two ree1 Majestic society drama aboq1ndfng with fascinating compqica- ttons- Our Mutual Girl is unusually interesting this week The picture of fer4ngs conclude with an exceptionally funny Keystone comedy, The Eaves- dropper
 NIT Boyle cleEer1y sntertains his andiboIS with a pleasing vocal mum ber. The Irish Lullaby, and introduces several skilful limitations The entire performance is an excellent one and must be seen to be appreciated
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

afraid of him, of course, inasmuch as you'd have to go a long way before you found any one equal to me. But girls are so foolish! You can't trust their judgment at all. It needs a strong man with a sane brain to lead them in the right direction. That s what I'm trying to dc with you, Susan. and I hope yeu recognize and appreei- ate the fact! I-r
 eJinny,s interrupted Miss Jinkinson press agent has been lost in mere humdruYn lawyer I could burst into tears with almost ne effort at alll7
 T am pretty good admitted Sprankle. I'm glad you are begin September would suit me for the we'd ding. What do you think g'
 t.Ithink you are absolutely the most conceited person l ever met. said Miss Jinkinson tartly, Lou act as though you were the only man left on the remotest idea that you can per suade me to marry you by talking this way ?"
 "oh. I can do better" offered young Sprankle eagerly. This summer l am carrying a very fine brand or Fer suasive Gabble which l should ike to call to your attention. Don't look at me that way or I'll kiss you to make you mind your manners! Honest, Susan. it isn't bit of uSe-you might as well say yes and get it overi Why have you led me such dance and made me work so hard to get you 2
 Work. fllmed Miss Jinkinson. If any living soul could have worked harder in this affair than l have to escape you I'd like to know it! You're a perfect nuisance, Jimmyi'
 But are you
 'tOh of course I'm going to marry you!e said Miss Jinkinson :, grossly How can I help it? can't get rid of you any other way! I never saw anybody like you!'
 Thank you!" cried young Sprankle rapturously, And now you might tell me how much you love me-and all at!''--Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
Girls Drsss With Yoke and With sv
 Without Tanic.

Long waisted effects are very popu- lar for girls in their teens. The style here shown may be made with or with out the tunie. The right front is shaped over the left. and the yoke DOT uons. cut in outline, are trimrl ed with a pretty collar. The sleeve is finished with uptuTned cuff. Gala tea, percale, !gingham or ehambrey, pique, linen, linene. lawn, silk or ehal- lie are all good materials for this style The pattern is cut in four sizes-S 10, 12 and IA years. It requires # yards
 4 pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
HUMOR OF THE DAY

'Is that his wife? Hm-she's not very distinguished" 'TSo. but very easy to distinguish-"-Pele Mele.
 Employer-Not afraid of early hours, I suppose? Young Man-You can't close too early for me. sir-Answers.
 Government Investigator - What made you burn your books? Railroad President-The motto of our road is Safety First"-Life.
 The Sitter-But surely my eyebrow Is not blue? The F>uturist Portrait Painter-Thats not your eyebrowa that's your charaGter.-Sketch.
 Going to the theatre again? Why, you saw that piece only the other night" Yes but not in my new frock-"-F7iegende Blaetter.
 T am much honored by your pro% posal. count but l am already enI gagged Well. couldn't you be en- gagged to me next time ?"-Ulk-
 wife-Everything is getting higher Husband-Oh, I don't know. There "a your opinion of me and my opinion of you. and the neighbors' opinion of both of us.-Crescent-
 What could be more sad than q man without a country?" feelingly asked the high school literature teach% CT of her class. "A country without a man," responded a pretty girl just aS feelingly.-Topeka Journal.
 Man at Desk-Why do you claim q trombone player Is less of a bore than a pianist? Man in Chair-lt is be% cause he doesn't get the chance Ills don't find a trombone in every homs he visits.-New York Globe.
 Don't you suffer extremely from lassitude here?" asked the city visitor of villager back in the swamp coun< try. Never heerd O nobody havina sich disease. Tn wust we has hers is fever an agy-"-Livingston LanSe. Dentist-Have you been anywhere else before coming to me2 Patient I went to see the druggist in our v:l% lsge. Dentist-And what idtotic ada vice did he give you? Patient-He told me to come and see you. sir.-LondOb Opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
ooloN4AA Ts4EArRE.
A Romance of the Everglades, Nam, moth Two Reel Southern Drama.

This picture Is one of rare beauty and deais with characters in the wealthy set, and the action in the opening scene takes place in an inn n9eFse swimming pool where the hero saves from drowning the smart leader of the seetal set at 8 F9eTida hotel The pair become Ht7n friends and then the had finds the gifl Is engaged te a northern feltow, This northern fellow is out rowing at Palm beach and in attempting to change seats, the canoe is overturned and the girl disappears The fellow is accused and captured by the country folk and placed ia an old shack. The shack is aoctaeu<aaay set on fire and the inno- cent feslew is barely released in time. Other bsg features for today are The Txamp's Bear, comedy; The Idler. Vit- agT,apaa exclusive draInas Gertie Gets the Cash. and Hubby's Night Out
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
ENDING THE SIEGE
.You have a hard hnartr said rounx

'You have hard heart,r said young Spranicle with a large sigh
 Miss Jjnk1nson srdffed and smiled madden lngfy. That's your point of view,s she reminded him.
 Gan you figure it any other way ?'' demanded young Sprankle. Here you trail me along for one solid year and fill me with fond hopes and all that-an6 then you are actually nervy enough to get off that this is so sud- den' stuff and you never dreamed and remarks aboHt never marrying any oret Haven't you the least consid- eration for me ?''
 well why should I have?" returned Miss Jinkinson abruptly.
 SPrankae gasped and beat the air feehly with one hand. Why shouldn't you r he cried. Isn't woman sup sympathy and remorse for inspiring fond hopes, and doesn't she ordinarily possess appreciation of sterling worth and br9alance and Intense devotion ?"
 Good gracious Jinny!7 said Miss Jinkinson- I'm pleased to meet you. Since when have you been all that? And how can you stand it all at once ?''
 T could tell you lots more too,e de- clared young Sprankle. unabashed. The trouble is that you've never sat down and considered what gifttering chance you are letting slip through VOLT 09[e you ever thought how good looking am ? Or how grace fu1 in society? Or how well I look in evening clothes? Or that I am kind to the poor? I let a newsboy keep the change from a nickel yesterday. That argues well for your dress allowance 9
 There isn't any particular sense in being frivolous about it!'' said the young woman, frowndng. T always diG think you were sensible, Jimmy. so don't dispel that inusion!"
 T thank youi" said the young man gratefully Just what is your objec- tion to me, anyhow, Susan ?"
 The young woman looked puzzled How you do pin one downI" she murmured.
 You don't hate me. do youT T'
 "Oh, no, noi'' asserted Miss Jink- inson politely. I'm very proud of you Jimmy. really!"
 You're not in love with anybody .lse?-'
 How could be? You haven't given ne chance to catch a distant glimpse ,f any other man since you've been coming to see mel
 "Oh, I'm clever" said MT. Sprankle nodest1y, T attended to that little ietai1! Habit is a great thing, you 1now! Wou1dn't I have been stupid Q let some other chap measure up with me? Not 4hat I'd been especially
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

The body and sleeve in one idea has been carried out in garments of every sort, hence the busy sewer and home dressTRa ker will welcome this mode in practical iH that it covers most all of the dress worn underneath and is easy to make because of few seams. The design is suitable for pereale, alpaca, lawn, gingham. seersucker or cham brey. The free edges could be seal loped and embroidered. Blue and white checked gingham, with bandings of white. would be neat and would 1aun- der we'll The pattern is cut in three sizes-snall,' medium and large. It requires 33s yards of 36-inch material for medium size.
 to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept. Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
DAWN.

The baby day came creeping OCT ths
 hill
 A slimmest prince in silver, In his
 eyes All the hushed loveliness of ugnt which lies The hly's look within He came Sd The slumberins birds were not dis-
 turbed until He paused an instant in his wend1nE1 They woke in unison. as if aeen. AS yester, did his sifken footsteps
 thrill The tissue of their dreamy sleep. and
 so
 Were startled by the stiffness which
 befell, Now. one and now another note of
 bell, In leafy steeple swung, began to flow Adown the world-the throats of gold
 to sing The perfect bliss a little child will
 bringi -Mahlon Fisher, In July IkppIncott'x
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
BRIEF STATE NEWS


 Bristoi.-The young son of MT. ond Mrs. Phillip L'Hereux is confined to his home with an attackN of blood poisoning. which developed in cut. West Hartford.-There is a division of sentiment among members of Sa- rah Whitman Hooker chapter. D. A. R., as to the site for the proposed Noah Webster library.
 MiddIef7eld.-The .eMayfower," an early peach in this section, is the first of the native crop to appear. few baskets were brought in Tuesday by D. H. Wallace, a peach grower of this town.
 New Haven.-Plans have been com pleted by an organization committee consisting of prominent banking and businessmen in this city for the or ganization of the New Haven Fidel- ity company.
 Hartford.-Andrew Bisco, employed by the Trout Brook Ice and Feed com pany had his right arm fractured when a large cake of ice fell upon him Bisco was shifting the ice in a wagon when the accident occurred.
 Granby.-Announcem has been received here of the marriage of Rev. Bert F. Case and Miss Martha Mo
  was formerly of this place, but now is pastor of the Holland Congregation al church His parishioners gave him and his bride a reception
 Middfetown.-A light case of small pox was discovered Wednesday after noon in the family of Clifford C. Plumb, a milSman in the Westheld district. The patient is Miss Myrtle Plumb, daughter of Mir. Plumb. She was vaccinatej last spring when the disease was epidemic here and the present attack is light
 NauQatuck.-The appointment Of William H. Moody, Middietown, dfvi- sion engineer in the state highway de- partment. as superintendent of streets and sewers in the borough of Nauga- tuck, will not mean the closing of the Middletown office of the state highway department there. but new engineer will be sen there to take charge
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
sfans ofsMeaith.

Crawferd-'Is he really so rich?" There's no doubt of it. When he sued his wife for diforce the papers in the case were withheSi from public scrutiny. and when there was a suicide in the family the coroners s office decided it was an accident ''-- Puck.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
What Is Going On Tonight

snucextia% ana adotion Psstuxes as ,sse suditoraum.
 Mosirg fiesa-es at Coionf7 Thsetre. D;.vis Theatre
 Norwich Stationary, Hng4n eers Asse- ciatiefi, No. 6, meets In Bl4 BieeR. Court City Sf Norwich, No. 6a, F. of A., meets in F'eresterS Ha4t
 White Gross Council, Nc. 45. K. of C.. meets in Pythlan Haii
 Svea Swedish Sick Benefit Society meets In GefHaaia Hslk
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Frank A. Bill continues His clearing sale prices on OxfeT>de. Today he of fers Ladies' s3.5e and s4 Russet Rub- Der Sole oxferds at sa.4ss Ladies SS.50 and $4 Black and Rasset oxferds at SIPS to close.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

Using special breathing apparatus applying oxygen, three Frenchmen recently ascended nearly 8, 900 feet In a balloon without suffering any i'll cf- fects.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

A gift of s750,0OO has been made by the general education board toward s1.500.000 to be raised by the medical department of Washington university, St Louis.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
POETRY
THE HAUNTED SWING.

The little rope swing meath the maple Moves forward and back as of old; but The babe who swung when the days Lies quiet within where there is no She lies too still. in the perfumed With 2 smile too chanEeless on her And the wax-white rosebuds willing Than her motionlsss hands are far les. The wind keeps swayins the hempen And coaxing: ~Baby. come. romp and For the wind is stupid and cannot Babes must not sing and swing in the And the wind is blind. so he cannot The shlmmering. sheltering shroud; and Or the drip of tears from our parents The voice. of the wind has lost its As though his longing had found re- The little rope-swing more rhythmieal- Goes back and forth meath the mapls Do I hear-or merely believe do Mid the winds soft grooming the ba-
 by's coo?
 Who knows but her snow-white baby Is swinging out there by the maple
 -woman's WoxAA
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
on,y way to Keep a Secret.

In life, usually, the only absolute, incontestable insurance of a secret is to tell it to no one. If one does not want 8 fact known, if Is wise not to tell any part of it-WNhan George Jordan
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

New -York's first elevated railroad was built in Greenwich street in 1857 and was operated by cable which ran under ground and over the structure on spider wheels.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

A tank with capacity of neafry 1,0e0, ,060 gallons has been ordered from the United States for the Peruvian oil fields at zorritos. this being in ad- dition to another large tank recently installed there.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

Under the terms of the waterways treaty concerning the development of the water power of Niagara Falls, Canada was allotted 36.0oO and the United States 10000 cubic feet per second
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

Suez canal authorities announce that the maximum draft of water authur- ized has been increased by one foot, making it 29 feet Six years ago the depth was increased to 2s feet
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

Nearly 70 per cent. of the gasoline automobiles have adopted electric self starters.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

According to two English scientists. the sense of smell in man is small, when compared with animals, because of the practice of kissing, and gradu- ally is being destroyed for that req son.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

Germany supports nine-tenths of it's population by products of the soil.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

The military academy at West Point was established by an act of congress n 1902.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

North Dakota is determined to have better rural schools. Two county training schools have been establish- ed to give instruction in agriculture, domestic science. manual training and pedagogy.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
LOST AND FOUND.

LOSF-Thursday afternoon, on Baltic car or in Norwich gold brooch. Finder please leave at Bulletin, Office. jy1 I'd
 LOSF-A pair of pliers, in Baltic. Finder please leave at Burkes Stable, Baltic. jy16d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

Of the ITS aeroplanes owned by the British war department, 135 are of native make.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

Boston Is said to have had the f-st telephone exchange In the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17

red. '.w2z is of love a4 frss sight" ;"td sight The hrss time he ';c didR't know st@ was. an
Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-17
LEGAL NOTICES
Notice to Taxpayers

NOllCe tO taxpayers
 All persons liable to pay taxes in the that l have a warrant to levy and col lect a tax of eight mills on the dollar 1st, and also a tax of three mills on the First School District, payable Aug. ], A D. 1914, and for the purpose of col of busine ess Wednesday, Aug, 5th, and every Wednesday after In August 1914, from 1 to p.
 All persons neglecting this notice will be charged legal fees and addi- tiens.
 Colchester. Conn, July g, 1914
 jy10F E. c. SNOW, Collector.
 ESTATE OF CASPER CONRAD, late of North Stonington, in the Pro bate District of North Stonington, de- ceased.
 The Executor having exhibited ais tate to the Court of Probate for said
 Ordered, That the 52d day of July, the Probate Office in North stoningt ton be, and the same is. assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said ad min1stratton account with said estate
 CHARLES G. GRAY,
 jy17d Judge.
 AT 4 COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich within and for the District D. 1914.
 Present-NELsoN J. AYLING, Judge Estate of Albert M Force. late of Norwich, in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator exhibited his ad- ministraton account with said estate to the Court for allowance; 1t is there fore
 Ordered, That the goth day of July, A D. 1914. at o'clock in the fore noon, at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich. in said District. be. and the same is, appointed for hearing the same, and the said Admins trator is directed to give notice thereof by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least three days prior to the date of said hearing, and make re- l turn to the Court. NELSON J. AYLINGs Judge. The above and foregoing is a true 1 copy of record.
 | jy1Td Clerk.