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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

years ago and later added daily
edition, has been sold for $25,000 to
two -postmasters. Indications are
Huston, u practical newspaper man,
knew when he was making good
sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

This settles it. The News has en-
dorsed Helen Ring Robinson. Those
who did have confidence In her have
cut loose.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

The United States is going to take
bird census, and should not over
look the large crop of chickens seen
in the passing show.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Pueblo is one of the best towns in
the state. Why? Because it sup
ports two papers, morning and even
ing, that stand for decency and the
upbuilding of the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Secretary Wilson plans to visit
Alaska next winter if public business
will pemit, which is going some dis
tance in search of chilly reception.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Hail five inches deep at Colorado
Springs and near there is going some.
This is the report of storm last
Sunday night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Wives shouldn't dance if their hus-
bands object, according to the ruling
of New York court, and it's poor
rule that doesn't work both ways.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Colorado Springs is waging war on
dogs, also cats and all CANNES and fe-
lines parading the streets and back
alleys will be killed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mellcn is exposing high finance
methods. And then we wonder why
the country kicks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Why the objection to state militia
in place of federal troops if it is the
intention to obey the law?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Even the Denver Post cannot stand
Ben Lindsey and says he is four
flusher. The Post may be regaining
sanity. HEts
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Wonder when Decoration Day will
be properly observed-as was orig
inally intended. faT
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Wonder If the next Democratic
state convention is going to point
with PRIDE" etc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Johnny Bull has his suffragettes
and we have our Ben Lindseys.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Denver .sssms to have enjoyed a
small freshet. Rains have been fierce
over most parts Of the stats-some-
thing unusual for May.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

The Costigan boom seems to hav
fallen into the Fountain river.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Ben Lindsey would shine as side
show attraction with Barnum's cir.
Gus. ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Vincent is trying to get in the lime
light again. e37
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

The Manhattan Nationalist, which
~. n. Hutton paid ss.eOo for seven
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

sssiksrs RAansa fer Fight.
"whsrsas. tAsrsaftsr, n addition u
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
LITTLE LIGHT BEARERS
 HAD DOLLS FROM JAPAN, Annual Meeting at Trinity Methodist Church-About $1o from Mite Boxes,

The annual meeting of the Little Light Bearers of Trinity Methodist Episcopal church was held Saturday afternoon from to 5 o'clock at the church. The Little Light Bearers are a branch of the Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary society and chfldrensup to the age of years are taken into member ship. There was an attendance of about 40
 Mrs. George Elmer, formerly a mis- sionary to Japan, gave the little ones a talk relative to her work in Japan and showed them many curios with which they were must interested. Six of the Little Light Bearers were graduated with diplomas, as they have reached the age limit and they were then en- rolled in the Kings Heralds, which organization received children from s to IS years as members Two mem- bers, Augusta Hahn and Florence Cliff ford, were made life members of the Little Light Bearers and the Kings Heralds. The mite boxes were opened and the collection. amounted to about S10.
 Ice cream cones were served the little ones and each was given a May basket containing candy and cookies and a little doll made by the Chinese girls in the missionary school in China which the Little Light Bearers aid The money collected goes toward the support of the children's missionary, Clara Pearl Dyer, of China
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS 4
COLONIAL THEATRE.
Lest in 1idocean, vftagraph Three
 Reel Story of Titanic.

Today the Colonial theatre offers one of the most, sensational film dramas of the. year under the title of Lost in Mid
 ocean, or The Story of the Lost Ti- tanic. This mammoth production is in three reels and tells of Leona Bryce, who meets Tagisha, a wealthy Japan
 esel at the embassy ball. Tagisha makes advances to Leona, but she re- pulses him. She is in love with an American artist and later marries him. Tagisha watches his chance and as Leona and her husband are about to sail for America on the big steamer he kidnaps her. but the husband, missing her, thinks~she is in her stateroom. She manages to get word to. outsiders ot her predicament and they send a wireless to her husband. She leaves on the next steamer, but the .unfortu- nate boat co1fides with an iceberg and nearly all are lost. Leona c1ings to wreckage and is eventually saved, but her husband. thinking her dead, be- comes recluse. Years later he reads in a paper of a strange woman risk ing her life to save 8. painting by him and, visiting the hospital where she is, dnds to his joy that it is his long lost wife. This marvellous story is a com pfets and detailed story of the Titanic disaster, and no one can afford to miss it. It is for today only. Other big films complete the bill
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
PoQUETANUCK RECTOR
Breaches Farewell Sermon-Rev. w.. E. Hooker Going to Saybrook-Other News,

Mrs. Fred Greiner and nephews, Herman and Willie Steinbough, of DayVille, have been visiting Poquetan- uck relatives.
 Fred Friese and family have moved from Dayville to the tenement over the store. MT. F'riese is employed in Hall Bros mill as loom fixer.
 Farewell Sermon.
 Rev. William E. Hooker preached his farewell sermon at the church Sunday to a good sized congregation. MT and Mrs. Hooker intend Q leave Friday for Sangerfield, N. Y, where they will make their home, for a time with Mrs. Rockers father, who is over 80 years old. Mrs. Rockers mother died during the past winter. The Rev. l.. c. Sherbourne of Southington, Ct, will ofheiate at the services in the church next Sunday.
 George Lucy Injured.
 George Lucy, assistant engineer at the power house, met with a painful accident recently which made it neces- sary to put one finger in splints.
 Gordon Spicer has completed his new bungalow and will move into it soon.
 Lester Smith is improving his house by adding a veranda-
 Many at Social.
 The social given at the parish house by the Young Peoples society We'd nesday evening was very successful. Dancing was enjoyed from to 12. Cake, sandwiches and coffee were served during the intermission. Music was furnished by Miss Olive Nickel vey, pianist, Fred Ray, -violinist, and C. B. sBaer, prompter. A number of out of town people attended.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Madge-I wrote a letter to Jack, breaking our engagement; now I must tear it up. Marjorie-PshawI Just add postscript.-Judge.
 Jake (timidlly)-I wish I knowed what you'd do if I should steal a Kiss. Miss Linda? Miss Linda (coyly)- "Twouldn't take no great while t find out Jack.-Punch.
 Gabe-This fellow Black is a hard ened sinner, isn't he? Steve-ShouId say he was. Why, he could look a man square in the eye and sell him mining stock.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
 An Irishman walked into a hotel and noticed two men fighting at the Tar end Of the room-- Leaning over the bar, he earnestly inquired of the bartender, "Is that private fight or can anyone get into it?''-Life.
 Lady (timorously)-who was that screaming just now? Dentist-Don't be alarmed. madam: it was my ex- boarding mistress and was fixing her teeth to pay off an old bill.-Boston Transcript.
 How did your wife take your so- ing home drunk last night?' She was beside herself Yes I know you must have seen two of her; I mean, what did she say ay?"-Philadelph phia Led ger.
 Little Willie-Pa, what's a redun- udCY or expression Pa-OS1ng more words than are necessary to express ones meaning. such as wealthy plumber" poor poet idle rich,' etc Tit-Bits.
 ''PopI" 'Yes. my son. DO you believe everything comes to him who waits?'' No; some times you must 'go to it, my son.'-Yonkers States man.
 Jones-Cheer upi There's a silver lining in every cloud. Broker@Yes, but the time has gone by when one could mortgage a cloud. capitalize the water grab the lining and stand from underi-Chicago News.
 Jay-Fm not in favor of these hign baseball salaries. Joy-Why? Jay It's getting so nowadays that a player will soon call a taxi when he gets a pass to frst.-Stanford Chaparral.
 Did ye take yer husbands tenn perature. as I telt ye. Mrs. Purdie?' T did that doctor. I borrowed a ba- rometer from a neighbor and put it on his chest, and as it said vera dry" gied him a pint O beer and he's gone off tae work.'-London Tattler.
 The bored youth turned to his din- ner partner with a yawn. Who is that strange-looking man over there who stares at me so much '" he drawl- ed. -Oh, that's Professor Jenkins," she replied, the famous expert on in- sanity.V-Columbus Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Old Lyme.-Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Wiggins of New York have been here for a several days stay.
 Stamford.-A list of guarantors for the Chautauqua has been secured and week in July has been fixed upon tentatively.
 PortIand.-The work of painting the Middletown-Portland bridge, which has been in progress for month, has been completed.
 RockviIle-George NJ. Bolton, 56, who died suddenly at his home in West Springfield last week, formerly had a photographic studio here.
 Hartford.-Both the Hartford hos pital and St. Francis hospital were reported yesterday to be crowded to the doors with patients.
 Stsamford-The Stamford hospital receives 2,500, the Associated Char ities of Stamford $1,000, and the Stam- ford Day Nursery $500 under the will of Sarah H. Nye.
 New Haven.-At a meeting of the newly formed Cooks and Pastry Cooks Culinary association Sunday night S. P Holman. chef at the Old HeideE berg, was elected president.
 MiddIetewn.-Saturda was the 51st anniversary of the marriage of Capt. and Mrs. Thomas Francis of Hotch- kiss street. The golden wedding of the venerable couple. celebrated last year, was big affair."
 ForestvilIe-Judge William '. Ma lone, who has a fine camp and lake off Pine street has enlarged the pond by raising the dam so that he now has upwards of fifteen acres flooded. It makes a fine looking lake.
 Winstsd Arrangements have not been completed yet for the 150 anni- versary celebration of the Litchfield County Medical association. but the date June 12, has been decided upon. The meeting will be held at the Win sted club in Winsted.
 Hartfcrd-The new police rosters which were prepared a few weeks ago were issued in book form today and were distributed among the officers in the various districts about the city went into effect May 1st.
 :. New Haven-Arrangemen are be- ing made by a committee of the New Haven County Public Health associa- tion for a testimonial dinner to At torney Carleton k. Hoadley now referee in bankruptcy and former health officer for this county.
 South Manehester-"The Oaks," owned by the late Miss Mary Hayes, was sold at auction the other day to Franklin V. Phelan of Vernon This includes the whole property which is known by the above name The price paid was g 7,000. MT. Phelan, the new owner, has taken possession.
 ThompsonviIle-Rev Walter Casey of Waterbury has been assigned to the curacy of St. Patrick's parish, Thompsonville, to succeed the late Rev. T. J. Dunn, who died February ZS, after a continuous service of 12 years as assistant to the Rev. Thomas J. Preston. pastor of the church.
 Waterbury-Prof Michael c. Don- ovan of the Crosby High school fac ulty in Waterbury, expects to come before the public soon as a dramatist He has completed three act Amer ican romantic drama entitled Tine Light of Other Days" the scene of ac- ton of which is principally laid in his home town in Massachusetts
 Nerfoli<-The soloists engaged for
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Montville, within and for the Dis tr1ct of Montville, on the 4th day of May. A D. 1914
 Present - CHARLES N CHAPPELL Judge.
 Estate of Ardella G. Walden, late of Montville, in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator exhibited his ad- minis tra tion account with said estate to the Court for allowance; it is there fore
 ordered.. That the 7th day of May, A. D. 1914, at o'clock in the after noon, at the Probate Court in the Town of Montville, in said District, be, and the same is, appointed for hearing the same, and the said Administrator is directed to give notice thereof by pub fishing this order once in some news paper having a circulation in said Dis trict at least two days prior to the date of said hearing, and make return to the Court.
 CHARLES N. CHAPPEIL, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: CHARLES N. CHAPPEI1L,
 may5d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
FULL ASSOCIATED ssr- -~p~, ] ,~a-t PRESS pEsPArcHEs
POETRY
VANISHED EARTH eopa

 There are no gods to hear us; He hath taken our gods away. TheePrince of Air who hearkened euo And we have forgotten to pray. The children scofr in the highways And use His name for a jest And the high priests laugh and chattee And rule their lives like the rest. He is notelike us-He hears not, Nor heedeth our uttered plea: But the gods of the earth as mortals
 had birth,
 And they were fashioned as we. The god of the rains and tfne rivers was to1g' strong and we served him And we hushed our breath with the
 fear of death
 When the lord of the night wind Messengers they. not judgea Nor measured the right and wrong; But they heard our pleas in the winds
 md the seas.
 And were swift to answer and strong. Or that our prayers were rfghte0oo. Or that our prayers were amiss, Little they'd care, the spirits of air. They answered, and judgment was
 Hisi Still is He far beyond us Master and spirit of light: And they who were near and fashioned l.
 to hear
 Are gone. and now it is nighti M E. Buhler, in the New York Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05

the, June concerts of the Litchfield County Choral union at Norfolk are Mime. Gluck. soprano, and a universal favorite with music lovers in north western Connecticut; Miss Sophie Brasfau, contralto; Paul Althouse, tencr, Earl R, Cartwright, baritone, and Herbert Witherspoon. bass.
 1orrington.-An examination for as- sistant in gypsy moth work will be held in Torrington June B. From those eligibles resulting from the examina- tion certif1cation will be made to fill vacancies in the bureau of entomology. department of agriculture for service in the New England states. The sa4- aries range from s900 to $1.200 per annufn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05

ITO Corn freedom is wours at last not next week or next month, but right now "GETS-IT' goes after corns as crow does corn. There are no more thick plasters and greasy salves that don't remove, no more files, -sazors and jabbers that make corns grow. Put a few drops of GETS -IT'' on and. see every corn and callus shriveli and vanish. That's the new way, painless. sure, safe, quick way. Only .tGETS-IT. can do it. Apply it in 3 seconds.
 Every druggist in the land sells "GETS-IT." 25 cents bottle, or sent direct by B. Lawrence & Co.,, Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
NOTICE TO CnEplreRs

AT A COURT OF PROBATR HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich. on the 1st day of May, A D. 1914.
 Present-NELSON J. AYLNa, Judge Estate of George W. Kies. late or Norwich in said District, deceasea Ordered, That the Executor cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date by posting notice to that effect te- gether with a copy os this order. on the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt and in the same Town, and by publishing the same once in a newspaper having a circula tion in said Distract. ana make return to this Court
 NELSON J. AYLINi, Judge The above and foregoing is a trus copy Of record
 Attest- FANNIE c CHURCH,
 ClerK. NOTICE.-Al1 creditors Of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate 10 ths undersigned at Masonic Temple Hart ford, Conn, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order
 GEORGE A kIES mayed Executor
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
Examinations at Norwich.

Tests for the position of storekeep- CTS in the civil service have been called by the commission for May 21 at Hart ford, and also at Norwich and New Haven, should the number of appli- cants warrant. The salaries of store keeper range from s367to $4e month, with board and lodging or equivalent allowances. Duties vary at the differ ent institutions. Storekeepers are needed at the Norwich state hospital and the tuberculosis sanatorium at Shelton. The duties of a, storekeeper are Checking of supplies. care of stock and keeping of stock books.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
HoW,s THIS.

We efter One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that canllot be cured by Halls Catarrh
 rF. J. CHENEY & co. Toledo, O.
 We tie Ae<tadersigne ed ave known. F J. GHeneysfor the a&ast.4 5 years, sand be. Hsve him sPsrfectly, honorable' zfn all business tbAIfS4ctfonS ~saIiN financially aele-te scaffY. cut any obQfg at ionssmade NEIaoNAL BARK OF COMMERCE.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken fatea: nNi3y.. ac8fns dlreetiy upon the blood aa4. .msaeous surfaces of theLsystem. per Beetae! Soldi bye all druggists
 Fake Halls saFami1y@Pjlls for -censtf-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
FOR SALE.

1919 Maxwell Special, 4s h. E., five passenger touring car, with electric horn. speedometer, Prestolite tank, top shock absorbers, four new Ajax over sized, non-skid tires, also one extra tire and rim, three extra tubes, full set tools two new robes. This car is in first class condition. Guaranteed for six months. If interested address
 M c. ARMSTRONG. GA Peck St, Nor wich, Conn.,. or care of Interstate Machine Co.,. N. L. apr2yd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
!. ii d. Cs6ihx- On Tonight.

EssNanaaS lasSs | eud gMotion P.strr.. ss fse4a1onfruB1nun-zz.s,- .s,- ss- s - @F MAG9uG G41ezcu1resFktce e5eioftaal .Hh Aaares AlAsviEe and Photoplays at. Davis fs fslxhA11re1r Sfs ilA syssss sas s n snsiii sufs Fifth Co, kC,sA. C.. c. IN. G., kttGu uAnnHa4U. ya t r lss SE1tetnnl1stfI e7xaAAso fET.y l. 70. o. F. 'zzAee40vtn-iO OddgEallo ows, Hau MoyB7fne0wlsT Hall
 W<AuneeaaAssIp IpdEe,fs No, 6, k.Sof F..
 ureehzein Ryeh4an fHaiI ., SatW LonEnp11o. s5os. N E.@ o. F., meetB-4n SBii Is16b0Ck
 NuEWfch sCentraI Labor Union meets dnSEarpAnters' Hall
 -StszJomes Ned&AS NR -r2 3,e F. and A. M.S meets in y1fasonic Temple. , s4kAzDesx h0dftev-No.z .326, N. E. o. P, meets >in sEO xR8terss Hall. Rose of New England Lodge No. saSA,-S. U. o. of 0. F, meets at yS Main
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
WOULD BREAK WILL. Hartford Man Opposes Probating of Danielson Instrument

Oliver S. Pillard of Hartford, act ing through his attorney, Mortimer H. Camp, has taken an appeal from the admission of the will of the late Ellen B. PilIard, who died recently in Danielson. By the terms of the will Mrs. Pflfard left the greater part of the estate to her daughter, Bertha Pillard Glendenning, with whom she lived ..s
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
RAIsIN DAY.

Raisins in the frosted cake. raisins in
 the pie, Raisins in the pudding baked for sup
 per by-and-by Raisins sir in the apple sauce, juicy. plump Raisins in a paper bag, raisins on the
 ground Raisins sweet in every mouth. raIsins
 in the, stores. Raisins every place you go, in and out
 of doors, Raisins in our pockets stuffed. raisins
 on the spray. Raisins. raisins everywhere. this is
 Raisin Day, Look upon the acres broad, where the
 raisins-grUw Heavy clusters. rich and ripe, bend the
 vineyards low. Amethystine jewels set in the tendriIs
 curled. California can supply raisins to the
 world. Raisins are a magic fruit. turning into
 gold, Houses, yachts and motor cars gor-
 Seous to behold. Raising raisins is a thing always sure
 to pay. Let us buy raisin ranch, this is Raisin
 Day.
 -Minna Irving. in Leslie's.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
FURNITURE SALE

Buffet and China Closet. Round D1n- ing Table and Chairs, ] Hall Settle and Hall Mirror, 1 Library Table and ParIoF Table, 1 Kitchen Table, Ingrain Carpets and Bureaus. As Church St., City. 10 a. m. to 12 m.. and to 4 p. m. mayed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
Child crossf Esverish? sieks

A cross, peevis]l, listless child. with coated tongae, pale, doesn't sleep eats semstiInessvery little, Then again rav- enuusly; 2 *stuRnAch .i26ur;; breath afetid; pains in. stomach with sdfArrhea; .grtnds teeth while asleep, and tstarts up -ISsniAthinR sths1, se,Srelss yyoS.nas aiand st1n6sttSvefy e4ald AAsEtAems4c1cka'roo
 qpn. Killer is-.Heesded tr6et aAbexste- 4&y81 Staftrai; once ecY You eW1n nt,zhave fo,coax. .s'as Kicltapoo Worm lxillerfis . 2 Iffe &a,tse Of your childs stfulfble. ; 2Sc. Eea4s4Et6fgt!efE< 4asss-,x,xs- s-@s 7 .sss
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 4th day of May, A. D. 1914. Present-NELSON J. AYLING. Judge Estate of William T. Ward. late of Ordered, That the Executrix cite the creditors of said deceasea 10 bring In their claims against said estate posting a notice to that effect, togethef with a copy of this order. on the siSn- post nearest to the place where said town, and by publishing the same ones in newspaper having a cirsaaAtien in said District. and make return to th.a Court.
 NELSON J. AY1NG, Judge The above and foregoing Is a rrss copy of record.
 Attest: FANNIE C. CHURCH,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05

penhagen the words were counted and it was found that the speed was only sixty-seven words minute. To ac- count for the low record it was ex- plained that the words were Danish.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05

China has been hit hard by the in- creased cost of living. The price of rice has jumped 50 per cent. since 1911-due partly to the famine and- more to the destruction of crops dur- ing the fighting on the YanStze-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05

At a recent election in Sweden the fact was revealed that only S.6 per cent of the women voters were dis qualified for failing to pay taxes, as compared with 24.6 per cent. of the men.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05

Oysters cannot live in the Baltic sea. The reason is that it is not salt enough. They can only live in water that contains at least 37 parts of salt in every 1000 parts of water.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05

The largest doubie-runner sled in the United States carries loads of eighty eight adults or one hundred children down the hills of Pennington, N. H.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

The first industry of Canada is to be nurtured by new government bureau at Ottawa
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05

A Virginia inventor has brought out a motor driven blow from which the motor can be removed for other work about a farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
A Deduction.

A suffrasette smashed a s5Q saucer in the British Museum the other day. The London suffs must be gaining re- cruits from the kitchens-Chica
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05
FOR SALE

tCuthbert), soc per hundred; toe board, side spring express wagon. SIG; good road cart, seat for two. with back, ss. e M Avery. Ledyard Center. P. o. address, R. F. D. 6, Norwich, Ct.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-05

NOTICE.-AH creditors Of said de- leased are hereby notified 10 present Gneir claims against said. estat0 to the undersigned at 191 West Thames St. Norwich. Conn.,, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order.
 LORETTO E. WARD.
 may5d Executrix