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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
An Easy Way to Get
 Fat and Be Strong

The trouble with most thin folks who wish to gain weight is that they insist on dragging their stomach or stuffing 1t with greasy foods; rubbing on use less flesh creams" or following some foolish physical culture stunt, while the real cause of thinness goes untouched You cannot get fat until your digestive tract assimilates the food you eat.
 Thanks to a remarkable new ecien- dhc discovery, 1t is now possible to combine into simple form the very ele- !nents needed by the digestive organs to help them convert food into rich modern chemistry is called Sargol and has been termed the greatest of flesh builders. Sargol aims through it's re- generative, reconstructive powers to coax the stoma3 3h and intestines to lit- erally soak up the fattening clements of your food and pass them into the blood, Where they are carried to every starved, broken-dOwn cell and tissue of your body You can readily picture the result when this amazing trans- formation has taken place and you mo- tice how your cheeks fill out, hCll JvS about your neck, shoulders and bust 20 pounds of solid. healthy flesh Sar- sol IS absolutely harmless, inexpensive efficient Lee & Osgood and other lead ing druggists Of Norwich and vicinity have it and will refund your money if you are not satisfied. IS per the guar antee found in every package.
 Cautf0ns-While Sargol has given ex- ceilent results In overcoming nervous dySpepsta and general stomach troubles it should not be taken by those who do not wish to gain ten pounds or more
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Want to leave me, Mary? thought you were quite comfortable. What Is it for-something private?"
 ''No. mann, it's sergeant Lon don Mail.
 Lawyer chercely)- Are you telling the truth2
 Badgered Witness Cwearily)-As much of it as you will let me.-De- troit Free Press.
 Prospective LodgerI don't think much of the outlook
 'T thought you wanted a bedroom, I didn't know you was looking for an bservatory."-1ife.
 Weary wiIneI wus just thinlxins,
 Tired Teddy-Bout what?
 Weary Willie-How nice dis world would be if all doFgs wus vegete- rians.-Philadelphia Ledger.
 Do yer-love me, 'Erb?''
 "Love yer, Liza, should jest think I does. Why, if yer ever gives me up I'll murder yer. I can't say more'n that, can IT'-Punch.
 What do you think of man with rip in his coat and only three but tons on his vest? ?'
 'He should either gel. married or get divorce."-Chicago News.
 Let's drop into this restaurant"
 'I don't believe care to eat any. thing"
 WSAA SOI1C III anu 6SL 1 11CW nut for your old one, anyway -Boston Transcript. ~ Mrs. Gaily-That horrid Mrs. weA- thereby even hinted that I am in- debted to the druggist for my com plexion.
 Mrs. Fairly-The mean thing! know positively that you always pay cash.-Judge.
 European golf courses; on ac. count of the war. are being planted ta potatoes.n
 "A game approximating golf might be evolved. Twosomes and foursornee could go around the course with hoes" Kansas City Journal
 The visiting lady had kept her hos tess at the open door fully half an hour saying goodby. Finally an irate masculine voice indoors called out:
 Say, Maria, if you're going out go; if you're staying. stay; but fog heavens sake. don't ooze out-@ - Harper's Magazine.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
LEGAL NOTICE

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, Wftn4n and for the District of Norwich, on the 7th day of Decem- Present-INi1LsoN J. AYLING, Judge.
 E4state of Mary Kaspel Yusrerak, alias Yuszczcrk, late of Franklin in said District, deceased.
 John T. Ring of Norwich, Conn, ap- peared in Court and filed a petition praying. for the reasons therein set forth. that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament Of saId deceased be admitted to probate:
 Whereupon, it is Ordered, That said petition be heard and determined at the ProDate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District, on the 11tn day of December, A. D. 1914, at 10 o clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency Of said petition, and of said hearing thereon. be given by the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having a circuIa- tion in said District, at least three days prior to the date of said hearing, and that return be made to this Court
 NELSON J. AYLINC4 Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE c. CHURCH.
 deced Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
A SIMPLE WAY TO BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR
Easily Done at Home and At a
 TrifIins Expense.

The hair is like a nower-it must have care and proper nourishment. Just as plant without air and water withers and dies, so will the hair go if not given proper nutriment. The scalp must be perfectly healthy and free from dandruff. as the scalp is to the hair what good soil is to plants and flowers.
 If your hair is not pretty; if 1t is losing it's color, too dry, matted, fall ing out. or if the scalp itchee, you can quickly overcome all of these condi- ti0ns by using Parisian Sage, which supplies every hair need. It soaks right in to the hair roots, stimu- lating them and furnishing the nour- ishment that Is needed for the hair to grow not only long and heavy, but fluffy, soft. lustrous and gloriously radiant.
 You can get a bottle of this mex pensive yet delightful and helpful hair tonic from Lee & Osgood Go. or at any drug or toilet counter. Improve rnent begins with the very first app1i- cation-besides stopping the scalp ir- ritatioD it removes. every bit of dan druff. The use of this unequaled hair tonic will surely give your hair new life and beauty.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08

THINK IT OVER - 250 noteheads and 25G 6& Irregular business size) each $3.O0. Send for samples and prices for any printing you are in need of. The Bulletin Company, Norwich Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
COLONIAL THEATRE.
.Ths Ticket of Leave Man, 5iograph
 Two- Reel London Story.

This wonderful story tells of Bob BrierIy, who visits London and meets Dalton, a crook, who is in league with counterfeiter named Moss. Bob peffends May Edwards. a tea garden singer, and is caught in the meshes of the law by the cunning Dalton, who tricks him into passing a twenty pound counterfeit note Bob is sem xenced to serve four. years in prison Three years later, discharged on a ticket of leave, he secures a position in Gibson's biIl-broking office. Dalton and Moss discover where Bob is work ing and plan to get him into their clutches: but with the aid of a famous Ietectiye the crooks are rounded up after many thrilling developments. This is a special two-part Biograph feature and abounds in situations that are as thrilling as they are novel. Other splendid films for today are Fine Feathers Make Fine Birds, Vita graph; The Man in the Dark, Edison, and the screaming Essanay Western comedy entitled The Snakeville EtG1Ifh
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
NORWICH TOWN
Death of John Ryan-sundny solieolaI Appoint Christmas Committees catechism 15o Years Old Shown.

John Ryan, of 1s0 West Town street whose death occurred Sunday. was born in ThameSville. the son Of Mi- chaeI and Bridget Ryan. He has all ways lived in Norwich and vicinity. In 1880 he married Miss Margaret Mo- Gibney of Norwich Town. For many years he was overseer in Clinton Woolen mill, giving up his work three years ago as his health failed.
 He was a faithful member of Sacred Heart parish In the death of John Ryan there passed away a man who had won the respect of the community for his sterling qualities of character, goodness, neighborly hn6ness, con- scIentiousness in his work, pleasant man in his home life, of Q quiet even temperament. All these characteris- tics now dWelt upon, and will remain in the memory of those who knew him best.
 Besides his wife he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Luke Riley of 544 Main street. and four sons, Michael J.. John T, and Charles F., and William J. Ryan. all of Norwich. and three grandchildren. There are three sisters and one brother. Mrs. Jeremiah Cor coran of Clairemont avenue, Norwich; :; Miss Della Ryan of New London; Mrs Nellie Weston of Chicago, and Joseph Ryan of Poughkeepsie, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
WEDDING.
Fiske-s+irIino


 Miss Constance Isabel Stirling. daughter of Mrs. CarOlus Stirling, of Vernon, and Dr. Isaac Parsons Fiske of Coventry were married at Christ church. Hartford, Wednesday after noon by Rev. Dr. James Goodwin, rec tor of the church. The organist, Ar Thur Priest. played the march from Athalie by Mendelssohn The bride was given away by her uncle, William R. Stirling, of Chicago. She was dressed in white faille, trimmed with chantilly lace. She wore the wedding veil and wreath worn by her mother at her wedding in England in 1882 She carried white roses and wore a diamond pin, the gift of the bride groom. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Dorothy Stirling and Miss Jean Stirling. her cousins. They wore soft gray faiIle, with gold net. with hats of the same materials. trimmed with yellow roses, and car ried bronze chrysanthemurns. Mrs. Stirling, the mother of the bride, wore Copenhagen blue poplin with Irish lace End the pearls which were her be- trothaI gift. There was reception pfter the ceremony at the HiehIand Court hotel, at which intimate friends md relatives of the family were pres ent. Dr. FfsEe and Mrs. Fiske left for h few days in New York, after which they will live in Coventry.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
For Sale or Rent
Auctionee1
;. E. MAcFAR1ANE
AUCTION

I will sell at public auction at my place, known as the Bradford Larkin farm, one mile south of Windham Gen. ter. on the road leading from Wfndham to Scotland Dam, one mile from trolley at South Windham,
 THURSDAY, DEC. 10,
 at 10 o'clock a. m,
 RAIN OR SHINE, l bay horse, years old, good worker and good driver. weight 1900 pounds; good young cows. some new miicn and some springers; 15 tons hay. 25 hens; wagons and harness-2 pairs team harness, l single harness, set light driving harness, good team wagon, two-horse dump cart, l dem ocrat wagon, carriage, l Concord buggy, two-horse sled; farming tools II moving machine, nearly new, 2 one-llorse raAes. l Syracuse blow. l cultivators,. clipping machine. small tools of all kinds, barrels cider. household goods-1 good kitchen range, beds and bedding, tahleS, stands chairs. crockery, glassware, i. and a thousand other articles not mentioned
 GEORGE w. BINGHAM,
 R..F. D. Mo- 2. Willimantic. Conn. dec.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08

35-ACRE Suburban farm on trolley and state road, mile out Of city. good S-room house, large barn, poultry house and other oOtbuifdings, excellent land, ard, 300 feet road frontage; can be sold Tor building purposes for price asked Tor entire Sarm. WI4l be sold with or without three cows, team, farming tools, etc. An opportunity to obtain a fine place at a low price. Partic liars of TRYON'S AGENCY. WiIifmantic Ct
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
Try This for NeuraIoIa,

Thousands of people keep on suffer. ing with neuralgia because they do nos know what to do for 1t. Neuralgia is a pain in the nerves What you want to do is to soothe the nerve itself. Ap- ply Sloan's Lintment to the surface over the painful part-do not rub it in- Sloan's Liniment penetrates very quickly to the sore. lrritated nerve and allays the inf amnation. Gel a hs tt.e of Sloansr h-sment for 2S cents of any druggist and have lt in the house- against colds. sore and swollen toirta, lumbago, sctatica and like ailments, Your money back if not satisfied, but ,It does give almost instant relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
MYSTIC
Ladies' Aid Society of Methodis 2 Church Holds Annual Meeting
 Harry MaoNutt Injured-Officers O
 Tierney Cadets.

The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church took place at the home of Mrs. R. H. Nichols of Washington street. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. George W. Keigwin; vice president, Mrs. R. H. Nichols; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Ella M. Gary: directresses, first. Mrs. Herbert Lamphere; second, Mrs. Otis AbeIl; third, Mrs. Ingram Gledhill; solicitors, Mrs. William Lamb. Mrs. Samuel Ted ford; sick committee, Mrs. Amos Han cock, Mrs. Otis Abell. The society has done considerable work in the church during the past year and has lively membership.
 Struck by Automobile.
 Harry MacNutt met with a painful accident Sunday morning-on East Main street and at the corner of Holmes street. MacNutt was coming across the bridge on his bicycle and was run into by Archibald Lambert's automo- bile from Old Mystic. MacNutt was on the wrong side of the road. and in stead of turning out for the automo- bile continued on directly in it's path MacNutt was thrown to the side of the road and at first it was thought he was seriously injured. He was taken into the office of pr. A. H. Meyers, but he being Ill Dr. l.. M. Allyn was called and found the rider had a severe shaking up, but was not seriously hurt Later he was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Clifford. It is hcned he will be about again in a few days. asRxEI#
 Tierney League Officers.
 Miss Margaret Calvin was elected president of St. Agnes Tierney league at the annual meeting held Sunday afternoon in Columbus hall Rev. Michael P. Hart, the new pastor of St Patrick's parish, formerly of New Britain, gave the members an inspiring talk. The full list of officers includes: Chaplain, Rev. Michael P. Hart: pres ident, Miss Margaret Calvin; first vice president, Miss Della LeBonte; second vice president, Miss Elizabeth Foley; recording secretary, Miss Cora, Morey; financial secretary, Miss Marguerite '1nderdohnen; corresponding secretary, Miss Christina Donath; treasurer, Miss Katherine Inderdohnen; mistress at arms. Miss Winifred Calvin: enter tainment committee, Misses Elizabeth M. Foley, Christina Domain. Sarah smith, Marguerite Inderdohnen and Constance McDonald; executive com- mittee, Misses Cora Mercy, Della Le- Bonte and Sarah Smith. County Di- rector William H. McGuinness of Nor wich will install the officers Sunday afternoon, Dec 20. Three new mem berS were elected.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08

WANTED-To buy cows and calves of all kinds: pay good price. E. Glau- binger. Tel. 14-6, Colchester, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
What Is Going On Tonight

vaudeville and Motion Pictures at ma Auditorium.
 Moving Pictures at Colonial ThSerre
 Taude7il1e and PhotopIays at Davis
 phrsstmss Azcade at aeoond Oonere- rsI bTal of Tdffh co, c A O. c N e.
 ss1efucket Lodge. No. 97. [ o. Q. Fa qneefn in odd Fellows Hall.
 Norwich Nest No. 1896. O. Q. O., kRnmets in Owls Hall.
 WGuregan 4odge, No G. K ox F. meets in Pythian Hall.
 Et Anne's T. A. Society meets in T. A B. Building.
 a1agIes' Ha11
 Court Quinebaug, No 122. B. of A.. Ianeats in ForesterS Hail. Norwich Council, No. 72Cs R. A.s A8ee6s in Buckin gham Memorial.
 Monthly Meeting of Board of Trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
BALTIC
Mrs. Henry J. Reeves Breaks Leg by Falt-Rosary Society and Chaplain Visit Sanatorium,

Mrs. Henry J. Reeves of Main street suffered a very painful accident early Monday morning. She was leaving the house to empty a pan of ashes, when she slipped on the doorstep and her right leg was broken above the ankle She was carried into the house and Dr. Sweet of Jewett City was called and rendered all assistance possible.
 Miss Anna NJ. Cahill of New York is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. McNulty, of High street.
 Fund for Christmas Tree.
 The proceeds of an entertainment held in Sprague hall Friday night will be used to furnish Christmas tree for the pupils of the primary grade of the public school.
 Visited Sanatorium.
 A number of the members of the Rosary society of St. Mary's church visited the tuberculosis sanatorfum at Norwich Sunday afternoon. They dis tributed flowers and books among the patients. Vocal and, instrumental solos given by the company were highly ap- preciated by the 30 patients now at the sanatorium. The Rosary society was accompanied by its chaplain, Rev. John Landry.
 Holy Day Services.
 This Tuesday, morning the feast of the Immaculate Conception, masses will be celebrated at 5.15 and o'clock at St. Maryis church. Devotions will be held in the evening and there will be a reception of new members into the Rosary society during the services.
 Mrs. D. Mccormick and daughter GenevieVe. of Norwich, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. W. c. Smith.
 Lost-A small black and tan dog, about week ago. Finder please no- tify Paul Etter, Baltic. Conn, and re- ceiye reward.--Adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
POETRY
NEUTRALITY.

When Lucifer's rapscallions
 Uusheathed their flaming swords And Heavens bright battalions
 Opposed the rebel hordes. The Seraphs Of the eeasons- c Of Water, Air and land For sound, prudential reasons
 Declined to take hand IamentinR that the night was
 A dreadful stroke of Fate And doubling where the Right wa1,
 They guessed they watch and w1ft. But after MichaePs Iegions
 Had hurled the dends accuf9ea To Sheofs hottest regions
 (See Milton, Book the Ffrgte, A The seraphs who had fsiterA iA
 So neutral and so nice, - Their glory sadly altered.
 Were shut from Paradise. And now as fairies. pixies,
 Pigwidgeons leprichauns. As kobodls, pinns and ntxies,
 As satyrss nymphs and fauns. Controlled by spirits seven
 On Middle Earth they dwell, Not good enough for Heaven
 Nor bad enough for He'll
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08

completed and the road opened to traffic.
 Red Cross seals are to be found at the Poquonnoc postoface.
 Contractor George Mcdonald has the waiting room at Groton Long Point very pretty one, built partly of beach stones and cement.
 Jack Gardiner has returned from a visit in Norwich.
 New ties are being laid for a long distance on the Groton and Stonington line, near Morgan's Corner.
 Practice by the degree team of Home lodge was held yesterday for the initiation Dec. 10.
 To Play at Groton.
 Frank Moves will play violin selec- tions between the acts at the enter tainment given in Groton this evening by the w. W. $. circle.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
SAMUEL E. HOLDRIDGE. deCSd Judge.
Ar A coIJRT OF pRoRArJ

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HolD- en at Canterbury. within and for the District of Canterbury. on the 9th day of December. A. D. 1914
 Present-A. HALE BENNETT, Judge
 On motion of Anna c. Kammerer Executrix, on the testate estate of George W. Kammerer, late of Canter- bury, within said District, deceased
 This Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Execu- trix, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in a newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting copy thereof on the public signpost in said Town of Canterbury, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt
 Certified from Record.
 A. HALE BENNETT, Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08

DISTRICT OF LEDYARD, SS.,
 Estate of Thomas P. Norman, late of Ledyard, in said District, deceased.
 The Administratrix having exhibited her administration account with said estate to this Court for allowance, 1t is
 Ordered. That the 18th day of De- cember, 1914. at 3 o'clock in the after noon, at the Probate Court in LIedyard, be. and the same is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said ad- ininistratfon account with said estate, and this Court directs the Administra- triX- to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and time on or before Dec. 9th, 1914 in some newspaper having a circulation on the public siEnpost in the Town VpT of Ledyard. where the deceased last
 SAMUEL E. HoIDRDGE.
 decSd Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
Ancient Catechisne and Rocke.

The subject discussed in Rev. O. Barrows' Bible class, First Congrega- tional church, was the early educa- ton of children in the Sunday School It was made most intesestlng by the number of books and catechisms yell low with age, exhibited by MT Bar rows, which children used to study one 150 years oId-owned by his grandmother a descendant of John Robinson of Seyden.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
NOANK
Wcodmen's Officers = New Collector for American Benefit Society," Meeting of Gannet Club.

Meeting of Gannet Club. The new officers of Noank camp, N. NV. A. are: Consul, c. $. Smith; ad- A. Zuccardy; banker, William Hola- day; escort, Charles Specht; watch man, George W. Porter; sentry. Will liam J. Ellis; trustee for three years, M Daboll These officers will be in- stalled at the January meeting
 A meeting of the Mizpah class was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. A. V. Morgan with a good at> tendance.
 New Collector.
 H. E. Babcock has turned oyer the books of the American Benefit society to the new collector, Mrs. William Miss Emma Wilbur of Grotor is visiting relatives here.
 Charles Fitch has gone for a, visit at the home of his son, pr. Fred Fitch, in East Hampton.
 4 meeting of the Blue Birds will be held this afternoon at the home of Miss Viola Sistare.
 Mrs. Howard Durfee shows consider able improvement, but is not able to go out.
 Miss Eva Fish is reported as i'm proving and will be home from the hospital soon
 Miss Evelyn Luce has returned to Fishers Island after a visit here
 Miss Eloise Davis of Hartford and Lester Peck of Plainville have been guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. H. E. Babcock.
 Mrs. Mary Latham has been visiting Friends at Oswegatchie.
 J. P. Brown has returned from a visit in Rhode Island
 Gannet Clubs Meeting.
 A meeting of the Gannet club is to na h1Y fe- %I1. ". l. Spfcer.~
 William Patterson, who spent Sun day at home, has returned to his work an East Hampton.
 Hiram Latham of East Hampton spent Sunday here
 J. Franklin Pfneo has returned to Old Lyme after a visit to Rev. and Mrs. Fl. S. Foster
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
CATARRH- -CANNo1r RE CURND

with local applicaIons, as they cannot reach the seat Of Lac disease. Caearrh in order to cure 1t you must take inter nal remedies. Halls Ca6aFrh Cure tG on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls -Catsrrh Cure Is not a Quack medicine. It was prescribed by one oG the best physicians in this country fer years and is q regular prescription. le is composed of the best tonics knowns combined with the best blood purtfierHs The perfect com bination Of the two ingredients is what produces such wonderful results in curing catarrh. Send for testimonials, free
 r. J. CHENEY G CO.,. Props, tToledo. o
 Sold by Druggists, price f6c-
 Take Halls Family Pills for coustl. pation.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
chrietmas committees.

Members of the First Methodist church in charge of the Christmas en- tertainment of the Sunday school, are Mrs. Albert Miner and Mrs. stanton Brown, purchasing committee; on decorations Miss Theodora Brown: soliciting and programme. Miss Gladys Miner and Miss Martha Brown.
 The Christmas entertainment of the First Congregational Sunday school is in charge of committed of five. George F. Hyde, Rev. G. H. Ewing, Miss Ruth L. Potter. Miss Bernice Underwood and Miss Helen Corrfgeux
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
PoQUONNOC
Reeiaimins Ancient Burial Ground Prqsress on Long Point Station.

The old Avery burial ground at Po- quonoc has been put in order so far as relettering and cleaning the stones is concerned This was done by John Salter 6 Son of Groton for Anna War ner Bailey chapter, D. A. R. One of the stones dated back to 1889. Many were very hard to make out. but flis- tories of the old families helped somewhat.
 James Ward has returned to Hart ford after a visit at Eastern Point,
 Mrs. Albert Thurber Is improving after a serious illness.
 A c. Weeks Is able tc resume his business after a period Of illness.
 The Walker Kill bridge has becm
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
L1ospitzI Patient Gain;ne-

Charles Howard of Town street was taken to Baclxus hospital suffering from injuries the result of fall He was reported Monday as comfortable having passed a good night.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
LOST AND FOUND.

L0ST-On Sunday. Dec. 6. prooably on Lafayette St. or upper Washington St.. small gold hlagree brooch with topaz. Finder please leave at this of- flee and receive reward. dec7d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-08
Cottage Meetinqs.

Cottage prayer meetings will be held thIs (Tpesday) evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Richard Lane on Otrobando avenue, and on Wednesday, evening with Mir. and Mrs. Otis Carey of West Town street