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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Picture

VduQ9NinS anu UioIiOu TiCIuFSSp
 Another headliner, a comedy operetta staged by Blanche Parquette and her six California peaches drew capacity houses at both evening performances on Monday at the Auditorium and there was 8 large sized house in the afternoon. The act was full of spirit and the stage setting and electrical eff fects were unusually pretty. Blanche ParQuette carried the leading part and was ably supported by Ben Loring. a noted comedian There were several costume changes for the musical num- berS
 Walter J. Hayes, the musical r1fbe appeared in a novelty musical act and was rewarded with a big hand. Mir Hayes is a very clever xyIophone player and he was forced to encore al both performances. The third vaude- vile act on the programme was that of Fred Irwin, comedian, who was loudly applauded for his. efforts. Or the movies programme was the fifteenth and last episode of the Trey of Hearts. Other films were Dots Chaperone, Sterling comedy and a NeStor reel.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
Lived in Windhan and Scotland.

News has been received in Hart ford of the birth of daughter, Lois Barstow, to MT. and Mrs. LeRoy Leedy, of Salem, Ore. on Monday. Mrs. Leedy, who, before her marriage, was Miss Edna Barstow, is a daughter of the late pr. Casper Barstow of Wind ham and her home was for years in Windham and Scotland. She attended the East Hartford High school and later Windham High school and Wil1i- mantle Normal school. She taught for several terms and was connected with the Springfield Union on the editorial staff. She was for one term an in- structor at the Business college in Hartford
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24

Rev. J. Fl. Dennis, pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist church, conducted the service Sunday afternoon at the Shell tering Arms. He took for his text: Is He not thy Father. hath He not made thee and established thee?" If God is our Father, we must seem like His children, he said. God is our Gre ator, those who pray Our Father should be different, they should love peace and harmony. There should be . family resemblance between God and His children. We must keep the re- sembIance to God by keeping nearer His truth. If we d~n Him as our Father and keep the family resem- 'hlance and work for the upbui1ding of His kingdom then place in the many mansions will be reserved for us.
 The singing was especially enjoyed by those present. In the anthem. Praise Ye the Lord. and the beautiful rendering of Jesus My Cross Have Taken, The Way to Heaven, The En- during Hills. and In Loving Kindness Jesus Came, the musical part of the service was most impressive. Miss Idella Scott was at the piano. The members of the choir were Mrs. A. F. Drury, Misses Ada and F1ossy Si- nonds, Mrs. Frances Evans. Ambrose Wilson and George Johnson.
 Married 8 Years.
 Sunday being the thirty-third an- niversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. John German of the Canterbury turnpike, their eldest daughter, Miss Annie German. planned a surprise visit of friends. About twenty were entertained at dinner, others called during te afternoon. Pink carnations. 8 in number. were sent by one of the sons in New York. Vocal and instru- mental music was enjoyed, the new piano being used
 Big Fruit in Cuba.
 Tn a letter received this month from Miss Harriet EmmOns of the Ameri- can colony. Herradura, Cuba. she writes of a lemon that weighed six pounds and of an orange that weighed a pound and 'tit was just as nice as it was large" A sweet potato was re- ceiVed recently by a resident of Nor Wich from Augusta. Georgia, which weighed three and one-quarter pounds was eleven inches long, and twelve in circumference.
 Local Rrevities.
 Arthur Standish of Colchester is spending a day or two with his sis ter. Mrs. George s. Beebe of the Scot land road.
 J. H. Fox, with his grandson, AL bert Fox, of Montville, spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. E. A Allyn of Tanner street.
 Mir. and Mrs Michael Connen of New London visited MT. Councils mother and sisters at 100 West Town street over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Lathrop and family of Bozrah motored here Sun day to visit MT. and Mrs. George Le- Pan, at their home on Bellevue farm
 Miss Anna McNamara, a student al Smiths college, Northampton, Mass. comes today (Tuesday) to spend Thanksgiving at her home on Wight man avenue.
 Erie Mitchell of Franklin was ir town several days last week to visit his mother, Mrs. N. B. Mitchell, oi Peck's Corner, who has been i'll fol the past week or two.
 The school children are bringing do. nations to fill the barrels sent lasi week to the Town Street and west Town Street schools. The barrels will be called for today CTuesday).
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
Help the Stomach
 Digest Your Food

When the stomach fails to di- gest and distribute that which Is eaten, the bo W become cIogged with a mass of waste and refuse that ferments and generates poisons that are grad ually forced into the blood, causing distress and often serious illness.
 Most people naturally object to the drastic cathartic and pur- gative agents that shock the system. A mild, gentle laxative. positive in its effect and that will quickly relieve constipation is Dr. CaldwelPs Syrup PepsIn, sold by druggists at fifty cents and one dollar a bottle. It does not gripe or craInp, but acts easily and pleasantly, and is therefore the most satisfactory remedy for children, women and [ elderly persons. For a free trial bottle write to Dr. W. B. ICald- well. 451 Washington St., Mont icello, Ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
FIFTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Celebrated by Mir. and Mrs. Charles
 E. Swan of North Stonington.

MT. and Mrs. Charles Ebert Swan celebrated their twelfth wedding anni- versary at their home in North Ston- ington near Preston City on Friday evening. A large number of relatives and friends were present to assist them in making the occasion one to be long remembered. Vocal and in- strumental music was much enjoyed. There were many appropriate gifts, including gold and silver left as re- membranes of the day.
 A bountifuI collation. was served at the close of which the bride cut the wedding cake, distributing it among the guests, who wished the bride and groom of 1902 many more happy an- niverSaries.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
Shot Deer in Maine.

After an absence of two weeks fin the Maine woods on 8. deer hunt, Major H. A. Hull, Judge Charles W. Com stock, Kenneth Wynne, private secre- tary to Governor Baldwin, A A. Buz- zell and c. E. Thompson of Lyme, and Earl E. Mathewson, city clerk, have returned home. The party hunted in what is known as Square Town. Deer were plentiful but very wild and the party shot but two.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
RURAL CARRIER BENNETT
Resigns After Twelve Years Service
 on Route No. 5.

Charles H. Bennett. who has driven rural free delivery route No. 5, which extends through Preston, North Ston- ington and Griswold, has rendered his resignation, which will take effect about December 1st. For F years Mir. Bennett has been a genial and obliging friend to all patrons along the route and his resignation is the cause of deep regret.
 MT. Bennett is now one Of the lead ing dairymen of Preston. having an extensive milk route in Norwich which demands his entire attention.
 Charles Burdick of Preston will act as substitute for MT. Bennett until the vacancy is filled by the civil ser vice
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
REQUESTS IN WILL OF
 MRS. AMANDA M. sPALDING
Relatives, Friends and Charity Ren1eui-
 bered-F. J. Leavens Executor.

bered-F. J. Leavens Executor.
 The will of Amanda Malvina Spald- ing, widow of Charles Spalding, drawn ten years ago in October, was admit ted to probate by Judge Nelson J. AyIins in the Norwich probate court on Saturday. The will named Frank J. T1eaYenS as executor without bonds- The court appointed Frank L. Wood ward and John c. Averin as apprais- erS.-
 Money 15equests that are made in the will include $200O each to Mary Haviland Brocklesby, Helen Bigelow Levanseller. Kittie Gardner Haviland, and Mary Burn, all granddaughters of the late Thomas Haviland, the first husband of Mrs. Spalding.
 $2,OO0 each is also left to Sarah Frances, Mary Elizabeth and Jose phine Sears, all daughters of John T. and Sarah E. Bradlee.
 To Helen Campbell, daughter of George Albert Smith, is bequeathed $1, 1,00G: and to Anna, wife of George Albert Smith, $1,00O.
 The sum of $1 900 each is left to Rev. Dr. $. H. Howe. of Park Con- gregationaI church and to Miss liar riet Francis Lorfng, and $500 each to Maria Richmond, John Genier, and Jennie Miner, provided each of these three is in the employ of Mrs. Spald- ing at the time of her death.
 The sum of 1000 is left to the Rescue Work For Cats and Dogs whose headquarters are in Boston S5 900 to the United Workers and $1,- 900 to the Home For Worthy Protes- tant Women in Norwich.
 Various articles ef jewelry are left to some of the legatees already rSmed wardrobe is to be equally divided and all the solid silver ware and among the four granddaughters o1 Thomas Haviland. They are also to have all of the household furniture such as they may select and what they do not want is to be disposed ot to the United Workers and the Home For Worthy Protestant Women, but not to be disposed of by public auction. Sarah Elizabeth, wife of John lis dale Bradlee, is made the residuary legatee.
 To the Second Congregational church is bequeathed the portrait of her late husband, Charles SpaIding, painted by John D Crocker.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
Keen. o,,t of Reeoh ef pot,,..

Edward Staplins of New London, who the New London police are look ing for as 1t is claimed that he took a blue Cadillac touring car from Bank street Saturda-- night and after driv- ing 1t Co Hartford and back abandoned 1t on PeQuot avenue Sunday night, continues ot keep out of reach of the law
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
DUMMY TORPEDO STRUCK
 DESTROYER MAC DOUOUGH
In New London Harbor-Was Fired from Submarine in ManeuVers,

The United States torpedo destroyer MacDouough was hit by dummy torpedo fired from the submarine K-6 during maneuvers at the mouth of the New London harbor late Monday. The Marlborough was acting as tender for the submarine, which was running submerged. The tonpedo struck the Marlborough near the bow, just above the waterline and remained wedged in the hole that had been made.
 The MacDonough is now tied up at the dock of a local shipbuilding con- cern for repairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
Farmers Near wilIimantio Responded


 Postmaster Frank 4. Hagarty of Hartford is sending out to the post masters of the county and to the farm CTS in the vicinity another copy of the government bulletin on Farmer to Consumer plan of assailing the cost of living. MT. Hagarty cannot under stand why the farmers do not take advantage of the parcel post to send in their produce directly to the city people now what the opportunity off, fers.
 The first notices were sent out over a month ago and except from farmers in the neighborhood of Willimantic there were no responses. The scheme is to have the farmers tell what tEey have to sell and the prices. This list will be posted at the postoff1ce and l its purpose is to get the producer and consumer into trading relation without the intervention of a middleman. In many cities of this country the plan is working splendidly and prices | have been lowered but in Hartford if l does not seem to find favor with the ! farmers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24

I e m a le weakness,
 pain and irregulari- ties. The pains in my sides were in- creased by walking or standing on my feet and I had such awful bearing down feelings, " as de- pressed in spirits and became thin and pale with dull, heavy eyes. I had six doc
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
ALLEGES INTERFERENCE.
Mrs. May A. Fitzpatrick of Stonington
 Is Petitioner For Divorce.

On the grounds that he has been 1abituaIly intemperant for more than year past, May A. Fitzpatrick of Stonington has brought suit for di- vorce against Edward A. Fitzpatrick of Meriden. They were married on the 14th day of September, 1912, her maiden name being Sheburne.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
Overhaul Steamer cheIsea.

season sets in the steamer Chelsea of the Norwich and New York Propel- Tor company is to be hauled out in drydock at New London on Thursday. It is planned to have the necessary work all done so that she will resume
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
Increasing Groten Water and Light
 Board.

Groton borough voted to increase their board of water and light commits
 sioners from three to four members with the warden as a fifth member by
 a majority of r at the special borough election held at the second district hall in Groton Monday from 2 ?. m. fO n m
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24

The first Thanksgiving was in 1921, or 293 years ago, but the day was given special significance when in 1884, President Lincoln, by proctama- ton, appointed the fourth Thursday in November, Q custom which other presidents have since Anlln@sd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
NORWICH TOWN

Provide SheTtering Arms Service MT. and Mrs. John German Have Family Dinner Party on 33rd Wed ding Anniversary.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
MRS. WILLIAMS'
 LONG SICKNESS
Yields To Lydia E. Pink. hams Vegetable
 Compound.

Elkhart, Ind. :-"I suffered for four teen years from organic inflammation,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
Baby Days COME AND BRING ALL THE BABIES

We have prepared great treat for theme want every Baby in town-and the Mothers, too. We call it the Baby Days Festival and it will last
 All This Week Until Saturday, November 18th
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24
LOOKING FOR MAN
 NAMED BOTHERED RUTH

New Haven Probate Court Wants Him Escaped from Sanitarium Here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-24

On these days Baby will hold full sway. There will be fun for all the little and still greater treat for all the mothers who visit our Infants Department.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-18
GOING UP!

Little Johnny was in somewhat
uproarious condition, which was
brought about partly by a healthy
love of noise and partly by the near
approach of Christmas.
Johnny's father was in state Of
mind exactly opposite to that of his
son, and wanted, above all things, to
be quiet,
Look herer' he said. eff you sit
quiet for the rest of the evening I'll
give you a new nickel"
'I'l do it, father, if you'll give me
dime" answered young hopeful.
you ungrateful scamp!" said his
father. Didn't give you nickel on
Saturday to be quiet, and now am
offering you another?"
That's all right, father. Saturday
was cheap day; the price has gone
up since then. Make it a quarter!"
1920
He-You have made fool of me.
She-Well, if didn't, some other girl
would.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-18
A PROPOSITION

r FROFO0I ION
"How's the family" fond parent
was asked.
''Well, my children are at diff
cult age now"
Difficult? Why, they've all pass
ed the measles and teething stage,
have they not?"
: Long ago. But you don't know a
fathers troubles. My children are
at the age where if use slang my
wife says I'm setting a bad example,
and if 1 speak correctly the young
sters think Pm a back number.
Which would you do?"-N. Y. World.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-18
AND THEM

Gentlemen" said the chairman of
the Old ROIlickers' monthly dinner,
IF l break this bone in two, whom
would it representa-"
Not many guesses came. for the
majority of the guests were past rid
dies at that time of the evening.
''Wishbone," boisterOusly suggest
ed one merry gent.
"Bopaparte - bone-apart! See?"
corrected the chairman.
The merry gent in question was
particularly tickled at the answer,
and having reached his residence at
2 a. m, after various wanderings,
woke his good lady to impart to her
the excellence of his latest joke.
That dame, with Indignation in eV-
cry hair of her head, faced her recall
citrant spouse.
eff l had a bone, and broke it in
half, whom would it representa-" he
spluttered.
worm" she gasped.
mo, Napoleon my DEAR he said
triumphantly.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-02-18
Sins wa OUGHT 10 DO

! Listen" said the superintendent
to the class of boys and girls, which
one of you can tell me what sins of
omission are?"
81 can, SIR" said a very small girl
with very large eyes.
'Well, let's have it, Sadie"
"They are the sins what folks
ought to have did and didn't, SIR
Bisbee daily review., 1914-06-28

druggits have approved o fthis plan.
For scientisfc or mechanical purposes
alcohol viii be sold only after affidav-
It as to it's intended ses. and uniform
records Of AN such sales viii be kept.
10 be inspected periodically by those
IN charge Of the enforcement Of the
law. No druggist however. can sell
In any form whisky brandy alse of
any beverage Of an Intoxicating ma
iure
"The Yost law also undertakes to
do away with the drinking clubs,
which have been the sources OF so
much trouble I'm other states" he
said It provides that ny person di-
rectly OF indirectly associated in
keeping such a club house or other
place where liquor is kept for gift,
barter or ale. shall BIZ punishable
upon conviction by a fine Of from 800
to $500 and by imprisonment from one
to six months
The enactment Of the Webb-Ken-
yon law by Congress VIII be Of consid-
cradle assistance In enforcing the pro
hibition law in this state" he con-
tinued
cone Of the benefit fthe Federal
Act sthat records o Interstate ship
ments Of liquors may be required and
therefore every railroad express boats
and vessels carrying freight or ex
press, either from mother state into
ours. or from one part of our state
20 another part must obey the laws
OF this state respecting liquors
Every one of the transportation com
panies win be required 10 keep spe
cial recorss at the point of delivery
showing the receipt Of liquors 10,
kind and quantity. TO whom consigned
when delivered and the consignol
must sign ln person for the shipment
The Webb.Kenyon act vests the righ
DO enforce these provisions of the Law
and regulation hereunder agains
Interstate carriers None or these car
Bisbee daily review., 1914-06-28

rlers win be permitted to receive
consignments of liquor to any point
where there / snot a regularly em-
ployed agent 20 keep records, and
have them open Off inspection at II
times.
Here | inedTquiteetaoi nhrdl utao
"The man who sengaged in the
steamboat business upon our waters
Interstate or intrastate must keep
these reports. and win not be permit
ted to deliver any liquors or make
sale of any liquors upon board this
vessel whiles in our waters
"This brings us to the question Of
how far one may get liquors for an
other In the first place if one acts as
the agent Of the seller, he is guilty of
selling. II one acts as agent Of the
purchaser he is guilty of purchasing
I'm other words if one has occasion to
go to some point out of the state, and
friend hands him a dollar and re-
quests that he purchase for him a
quart of whisky. and he does It and de-
livers it to him, he is guilty of making
the sale. and by the act is guilty of
making il, not where he purchased &c
but where he delivered IL in the state.
Again the Representatives of those who
sell liquor cannot come into the state
10 solicit verbally, by letter circular or
otherwise. There Is only one of two
ways that citizen Of this state may
bring liquors into IL; be may upon
his own initiative order H. and have
it sent to himself by common carrier
for his personal use, and not for any il.
legal purpose, or he may go and get IT,
But in either event he cannot bring Il
here for unlawful purposes. II he or
ders it shipped by common carrier a
record is made open TO inspection; il
he goes after it and brings it with him
intending TO use for unlawful purposes
he may be arrested and the liquor
seized as soon as he comes into the
state"
Bisbee daily review., 1914-06-28
GOVERNM MENT INCOME
THIRTY MILLION IN
EXCESS OF ITS NEEDS

WASHINGTON. June Fortified
with figures from the Treasury De
partment Underwood told the House
there would be no deficit In govern
ment finances, that any such predic-
tion was a dream, based on wishes
springing from political antagonism.
I'm his analysis of the governments
financial situation. he announced that
total receipts by the government for
the fiscal year ending next Tuesday
would aggregate $733. 600 900, leaving
q surplus of S3O.OOO.OOO. and with only
talf a years income tax. For next
year" he predicted, eve can be as
sured OF collecting more than $780,
100000 from the income tax. even
if no more proportionately is collected
than collected this year. more proper
uonately viii be collected"
Bisbee daily review., 1914-06-28
Carranza's Private Secretary
Arrives in Washington With
Bitter Attack Upon Angeles
Villa; Nothing for Mediators.
Chief Plays at Monterey, While
Washington and Niagara Wax
Anxious; Villa SiIenCes News,
Is Supposedly on the March.

WASHINGTON June 27.-Alfredo
Breceda. private secretary to Car
rama, has issued a statement charg-
ing that General Fnipo Angeles stirred
up the recent contention between
Carranza and Villa and that Angeles
was i'm reality an agent of Huerta.
Breceda's statement. issued after a
with Luis Cebrera. admits
a breach in the rebel ranks that
probably win not De healed unless
mediation succeeds.
Breceda's statement says public
opinion in the United States has
been greatly misled as 60 the atu-
tude Of villa toward Carranza. Con.
sequently ] find it necessary to- issue
this statement
"The trouble between villa and Car
rama did not have the Importance
that has been supposed Il can be
composed when the real causes Of the
break become known villa who has
been the leader showing the most
spirit I'm the war against Huerta. has
appeared always IN an entirely sub
ordinate character TO Carranza and
entirely submissive to Carranza. I'm
spite Of the persistent attempts made
20 make him appear as holding per
sonaI ambitions and as disloyal 10
Carrauza
villa would always have been 10y
al to Carranza bad it not been for
Felipe Angeles, VINO IS tine cnlet au-
thor of happenings lately Whenever
the characterization of villa Is spoken
of it ought TO be as the insubordina
tion of Angeles. Angeles was q com
mander in the federal army He was
sent on mission TO Europe by Huer
ia. He stayed there until October
1913, and then asked 20 Join the
ranks of the Carranza army He waa
accepted He received money foI
his family and for his European trip
He was welcomed by Carranza. who
viewed Angeles as being a technical
military man and appointed him sub
secretary Of the war department His
nomination was wen accepted. as d,
was considered entirely educated IN
politics under federal ideas AS a mat
ter Of fact he always tried to keeI
apart from the Carranza leaders"