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Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
LENTEN PREACHERS.
Announced at St. AIban's Church
 Archdeaeon Brown on March 26.

Announced at St. AIban's Church.
 Archdeacon Brown on March 26.
 Following is the list of visiting Lenten preachers to be at St. Alban's church on. the dates indicated; Feb ruary 26, Rev. c. J. Hartman, pas ter of St. Philips church, Putnam; March ,, Rev. F. J. Bohanan, pastor of St. Andrews, Norwich; March 15, Rev. E. J. Hartman, D. D., Grace church, Windsor; March IS, Rev. J. Eldred Brown Trinity church, Nor wich; March 26, Rev. I. F. George, St. Johns church, Rockville; April g. Rev. F. S Irwin. Christ church. Pom fret; April 5. Rev. A. P KneH, Trim ity church Brooklyn.
 The first of the Lenten services at St. Alpan's church is to be on Ash "Wednesday morning at 7.ao o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Patriotic Prearamm..

The evening service at the local Methodist cRuruh was of 8. patriotic nature, the chorus choir leaS1Ing in the singing of nationa; songs during the service, Tke address of the pastor. Rev. Willard o. Nuxunl, was on the subject, Washington, the Christian Patriot" ard was exceedingly inter eStin2.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
ssatterins suolssteat Fer ouaiI.

Many of the local sportsmen have been worried because of the large amount of snow at present on the ground and the remark has been cur rent that there would be few birds next season. To remedy the trouble. members Of the Willimantic Fish and Game Protective association have se- cured a quantity of b4ackHheat which
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

High team total, Pirates 144s. High team string, Athletics 564. High single string, Mullen, 150. High three strings, Wood 370. High individual average, Pickett, 105 7-51.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
When a Mule Bites.

A North Mississippi man was bitten by a mule yesterday. When a mule begins to bite it is a sure sign that he has rheumatism in his hind legs and can't use them.-New Orleans Pic ayune.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
ExiGenss of Reform Wave

lRssihnanlio has now gone through sull week without session of the police count, there being none on Sat urday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23

cemetery. Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard was in charge.
 William Frost.
 MT. and Mrs. William P. Jordan, Thomas J. Little and Joseph Rollin- son of this city are in Fall River, Mass. today attending the funeral of William Frost of that city, who died Thursday of pneumonia at his home there The deceased was the husband of May (Rpllinson) Frost who was a resident of Willimantie for many years and well kRewn here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
w. Hopkins of Scotland Conn, and Otis w Hopkins of Foster.

w. Hopkins of Scotland, CoHn., and Otis w. Hopkins of Foster.
 Dissatisfied Taxpayers Heard
 number of taxpayers appeared be- fore the beard of relief Saturday, the meeting heinz the last advertised one of that body, to seek reductions from tho assessments as fixed by the cas- sessols A few more than 2 dozen persons have applied for reductions this year.
 Washington Honered.
 There Was an obserE ance of Wash inston's birthday in connection with the meeting of the Sunday scheol at the Baptist church Sunday. A feature was the playing of hymns upon a Grafanota. At the patriotic service in the evening one of the anthems sung was entitled Washington. At this ser vice there was 3. solo by Miss Ina An drews Frost soprano
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
WILLHMANTN
What Is ao;na On Ten;y,t

NateAaeg leage Ne as, K of F., in Jordan block.
 Patriotic exercises in Town hall. WIllimanIie Baekpia league. Aewifag.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
onIy o.e eRRomo auININE.. :.

To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE, ], Look for signature of F W. GROVE Cures Cold in One Day, z5c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
JEWETT CITY

Death of Deacon John D. Eecieston-- Epworth League Circuit Nesting undaunted Lodge Celebrates Golden Anniversary-D. A. R. Honor Wash inqton,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary cIemmons.

Mary Clemmons of Brooklyn died at the Day Kimball hospital Friday. The body has been placed in the tomb at the Grove street cemetery. She was 70 nld
Norwich bulletin., 1914-02-23
Attended Masked Ball.

Miss Maude Graves and Miss Ser tha Franklin were at Oakland beach Saturday evening, to attend a masque ball.
 Herbert Barnett of Worcester has been recent visitor with friends in town
 Miss Mary Whalen of Cottage street remains critically ill
 Rev. James H. George Jr, conducted services at St. Paul's mission in Plain field Sunday afternoon
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
Modern Greek.

A stranger came into our office and
graciously offered Us some fruit which
he said he purchased downstairs in
the Greek grocery store. We asked
him what Greek grocery. and he said
the one right under US. in Holpos
place. We have been here some time
and knew. nobody Of that name. and
to satisfy our. curiosity Wa went down
stairs 10 have = look.
Sure enough, there WA what did
look like "Holpos" on the end OF the
awning, at least there were the let
tiers III @ L p o s." standing. out In
bold relief. We have learned since
that 1t Is an abbreviation used by
the store which when translated
means Highest quality, lowest prices
our standard" To the average read
er it's all Greek and would easily
pass for Hellenic name.-Quincy
Ledger.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
AWOKE THE HUNTER INSTINCT
Alert Traveller Evidently Imagined
Providence Had Thrown "Game"
Within His Reach.

Gilbert Parker, the English author,
tells of an English gentleman who re-
Gently came to this country to visit
some friends In California. I'm conf
mon with most travellers he supposed
game was plentiful everywhere in that
state, 80 he carried with him the nee
essary guns and ammunition.
LAS his train neared San Bernardino
Just before making the mountain
climb-there was a delay. Several
hours passed, and still the train re-
NAMED stationary; and our traveller
friend grew FESTIVE, and sought the
porter Of the Pullman car to ascertain
the cause of the delay.
TT seems that In mounting the
grade freight train had broken apart,
the rear portion having descended the
grade and blockd the track. The por-
ter informed him of the accident TO
the freight train, and said: There is a
caboose on the track
Immediately the hunter instinct
was awakened; Fastening to his berth,
he procured his gun and started for
the door, saying:
"'Show II to mel Show It to mel !"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
ECZEMA ON HANDS AND ARMS

1921 Douglas St., Omaha, Neb.--"My
trouble began from a bad form of co
zema all over my hands, neck and
arms. I could get no sleep for the
itching and burning. The small PIN
pies looked red and watery and my
skin and scalp became dry and Itch
ing. The pimples irritated me so that
/ would scratch until they bled. ]
could not put my hands In water and
IL / once tried 1t they burned 80 that
I could not stand 1t. ! had to have
my hands tied up and gloves on all the
time for nearly two months. Some
times I would scratch the skin off Il
irritated SO and could do no work
at all.
II tried all kinds of remedies but
nothing did any good. Then I saw In
the newspaper about Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and got some. I was
completely healed in five or six
weeks. They have not troubled me
since (Signed) Joe Uhl. Jan. 81. IA
Cuticura Soap and Ointment cold
throughout the world Sample of each
free.with 32-p. Skin Book Address post.
card ~Cuticura, Dept L. Boston" ADV.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
Sporting Instinct Aroused.

The street-corner orator had gath
cred around him q group of urchins.
Why they listened SO attentively he
didn't understand; nor probably did
they know themselves. Simply moth
ing doing. But the orator took full
advantage Of his opportunity and de-
livered an improving lecture on the
value of kindness to dumb animals. At
the end he sought for some illustra-
ton to point the moral and adorn the
tale. It was there at hand. Across
the way walked lady, leading two
little dogs In leash. The one was black
and the other white. Now" exclaimed
the tub-thumper, after what / have
said, supposing those two dear little
dogs were to start fighting, what
would be the first thing you would
do?" No answer came at first; but
one little arab turned to look at the
dogs critically and thoughtfully. well,
guv-nor," he answered. at last, Il fink
I'd ave tuppence on the little black
uni"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
Real Tragedy Of the Stage.

A beautiful actress, Fraulein Oar
mer, was killed by accident recently,
while playing at the Theater Of Va
rieties at Berne, Switzerland. The last
act Of the comedy. THE Pride Of the
Third Company" was coming to an
end when Fraulein Darmer fell
through defective stage trap to q
distance of six feet and fractured her
skull The actress was carried uncon-
scious to her room and doctor was
In prompt attendance, but the case
was beyond his help. and as the cur
tain fell on the comedy on the stage
the girl died. Neither the members Of
the company who took the final call"
nor the public, who wondered why the
actress did not appear, had the slight
est idea Of the tragedy that had oc-
Cured behind the scenes.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31

90 poorly that my folks thought I was
going into consumption. One day !
found piece Of paper blowing around
the yard and picked 1t up and read it.
1t said Saved from the Crave and
told what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound has done for women. I
showed it to my husband and he said,
why don't you try it, Sol did, and
efter / had taken two bottles felt
better and / said to my husband, L don't
need any more and he said you had
better take it little longer anyway
So took it for three months and got
well and strong" Mrs. ALoNzo E.
BAKER, 9 Tecumseh St., Adrian, Mich.
Not Well Enough to Work.
In these words is hidden the tragedy
of many woman, housekeeper or wage
Garner who supports herself and Is often
helping to support family, on meagre
wages. Whether in house, Office, fac
tory, shop, store or kitchen, woman
should remember that there is one tried
and true remedy for the ills to which all
women are prone, and that is Lydia p.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 1t
promotes that vigor which makes work
easy. The Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31

easy under such conditions. II Mr..
H. v. Walters had stayed 20 hours
railroad distance from me we would
never have a word.
Algy Qate Of the .Alls)-I'll bet
you'd get lonesome and write, me
young Idly.
Margie Walters-Write my hus-
him dozen kilograms when we sep
arated. sent them charges collect, +"
and all said In them was, you mean
brute!" Mr.. H. v. Walters will rue
the day
Gene Baily-Dont think my case is
anything like that Cruel fate is what
separates US. If someone will tell
mo how to frame up an act we can
play together, something for a comedy
juggler and leading lady-which she
fell give 'em my chicken farm.
Algy-I'll try to think of wy. But
first give me description Of the
place. II it's more than a mile from
Broadway I don't want It.
Margie Walters-Here's how Win
MES case was. Winnie and George
were with US In "Oh, Oh, Clandine. :"
After we were out two weeks they
were married A week later Puton
& Takeoff cut down the company
to 81 people When the notice was
posted at Fl Wayne Winnie and
George went up to read It. What did
they see? Winnie was let out alto
gether and they let George do the
Juvenile and double as the count In
the last act.
Tom Ffnerty-That was an awful
responsibility to give to that ex-bell
hop.
Dad Wadell-In Midsummer Nights
Dream played Bottom and
Algy-rd ate to've been there wen
y did It
Edna May Sims-when George and
Winnie saw that notice did they carry
on something awful, Margie?
Margie Walters-Not a-tall! They
stood clasped In each others arms.
Winnie looked up into Georges face,
her big brown orbs filed with tears.
George looked at poor little Winnie.
and
Gene Baily--I got an idea for an
act out Of this mush. A leadin' lady
befriends poor juggler from strand
ed side-show. That night the hotel
burns and the jugyler carries her
down on one arm-my balancin' stunt.
The tuggler turns out to be her old
schoolmate-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
WRONG BREAKFAST.
Change Gave Rugged Health.


Many persons think that for
strength, they must begin the day
with a breakfast of meat and other
heavy foods. This is q mistake as
anyone can easily discover for him
self.
A w. Va carpenters experience
may benefit others. He writes:
Il used to be q very heavy break
fast eater but finally indigestion
caused me such distress, I became
afraid to eat anything.
my wife suggested trial Of Grape.
Nuts and as had to eat something
or starve, / concluded to take her
advice. She fixed me up a dish and
remarked at the time that the quail
ity was all right, but the quantity was
too SMALL wanted a saucerful.
"But she said small amount OF
Grape-Nuts went long way and that
I must eat It according to directions
So / started In with Grape-Nuts and
cream, two soft boiled eggs and some
crisp toast for breakfast.
II cut out meats and lot of other
stuff I had been used to eating al
my life and was gratifled to see that
I was getting better right along.
concluded had struck the right thing
and stuck to It. I had not only been
eating improper food, but too much.
Il was working at the carpenters
trade at that time and thought that
unless I had a hearty breakfast with
plenty of meat, l would play out be.
fore dinner. But after few days OF
my new breakfast" found I could
do more work, felt better in every
way, and now am not bothered with
Indigestion"
Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read THE Road to Well
ville," in pkgs. There's Reason"
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time e time. They
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest. r-----
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
WAS IT ACTING OR REAL LOVE7

Margie Walters-(dramatic woman)
Did you read where Winnie King
and her hubby
Tom Finerty "a single)-What-
trouble again?
Margie Walters-No, indeed, sir.
They were Just offered hundred q
week apiece in separate shows and
they refused to separate. Such devo-
ton In a young couple I never did
see.
Tom Finerty-Young couple? He's
young, but It's grandma" parts for
her after this. What you mean is, It
was fine Of them not to separate when
they couldn't deliver the goods. When
they played on a bill with me-oh!
II that manager wasn't kind-hearted
old gink they'd be sentenced for life
on the small time
Margie Walters-I meant from an
affectionate standpoint. Tom. 1t
showed what a loving couple you will
find in the show business every 30
often.
Alys DAILY (of the DAILY sisters)-l
knew a couple like that one time
for two weeks. Then he got an offer
Of one show a day less-Blooey |!
Them hams amt got no more affec-
ton than chink laundryman, take 1t
from me.
Edna May Sims (child impersona-
tor)-Didn't the man spurn the offer
to be with his loving wife, Alys?
Alys Daly-Lovin' wife? She's
playin' in the Bronx and he's billed
for San Diego the last half Of next.
Dad Wadell-Such family disruption
was not the rule in my day. re-
member
Gene Baily comedy 1uggler)-Look
at me, crowd, II you want to see a
sample Of connubialistic happiness.
Wife's playing Chicago and I'm here.
Margie Walters-Connubial bliss is
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31

I'd sly the same thing If 'ad wife's
uncle like i'm.
Tom F1nerty-But George said the
right thing at the right time.
Gene Baily-My words.
Dad Wadell-"Till death do us part"
meant something to them.
Tom Finerty-That George Is wise
one. He thought Of free board at
uncle's and knew he couldn't get by
next season without Winnie in his
act.
Edna May Sims-If thought that
was In his mind, I'd hate the villain.
Dad Wadell-None can fathom the
subtle workings of mans mind
Gene Baily-His spiel then at that
time did sound a little too "melo" to
be real heart stuff.
Algy-Ill bet q 'ad the part re-
hearsed.
Edna May Sims-IIow about VIM
ME?
Alys Daly-She's wise old actress,
that girl. She knows she can't get
booked next season without George.
Booking Agent (entering)-Who
wants Saturday night at Yonkers?
Copyright. 1914. by w. q. chapman.)
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
VIII Brad shaw

Algy-Keep your old chicken farm!
Margie WATERSHEDS, m dears, they
Just stood there looking at that call.
board.
Dad wadell-A pretty situation. I'd
call It. A dramatic moment
Algy-rd call It piffie scene, I
would.
Margie Walters-Winnie drew her
self up to her full height; she choked
her sobs. George" she said, at
seems that we must part"
Algy-It seemed, Ell?
Margie Walters-"Don't let me be
burden to you any longer" she cried.
Don't let me hold you back from the
career that is yours. Take the juve-
nile job, let me go my way, and,
when you are great, all ask is that
you think Of me-sometimes."
Edna May Sims-If ! witnessed that
scene I'd burst out weeping. I'm that
tender-hearted.
Dad Wadell-My dear young lady, II
you saw me in Henry Of Navarro
you'd weep.
Algy-By jove, you're candid Oh
top!
Gene Baily-That was Georges
chance to act as would under the
circumstances.
Margie Walters-He did, Gene.
George took her In his manly arms
and said right out loud, kid, you're
not a burden to me. You've always
played your half Of the sketch. Ned
Ward can have the Juvenile job-the
show will close soon, anyway. We're
both going to quit now and go back
East, back to your uncle's farm for
the summer" George King is made
Of manly material.
Edna May Sims-I don't know Win
ME or George. never saw their act, but
from those words I'd say he Is every
inch q man.
Algy-Back to uncle's farm for the
summer, Ell? 'Ood blame the rotter?
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
A Rouuh Road.

my dear sir said the philosopher,
when we look about us and see the
troubles that afflict other people, we
ought to rejoice that our own paths
through life are made smooth"
Your path may be smooth" sighed
the pessimist, "but a laundering big
steam roller would have to make a
great many trips over mine before
the bumps in it were pressed out"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
STAGE Fnoht.

Very few people are really free from
liability to stage fright, and the vet
eran In public life is just as likely TO
be affected as is the noyice. Attacks,
moreover, frequently come when they
are least expected. Hence no speak.
er or artist can face an audience and
feel sure that he will not have to suf-
fer from the tortures Of this particu.
larly painful form Of nervousness.
Musicians, of course, are the worst
sufferers. The performer on stringed
instrument is helpless IL his hand
trembles, while the clear enunciation
Of singer can be ruined by that
catch In the threat" or that witch
ing Of the lips which is perhaps the
simplest and most common manifesto,
ton Of stage fright.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
Marriage Causes False Fire Alarm

Marriage Causes False Fire Alarm
Seven minutes of blasts from the
whistle of the Passaic Metalware COM
pany, in honor of the marriage OF the
daughter of the superintendent re-
Gently turned out five. volunteer fire
departments. The fog made the whis-
tie audible In Rutherford, Nutley,
Belleville. Garfield and Clifton and the
firemen rushed to headquarters at the
alarm.
1t took half an hour to determine
where the whistling came from. The
wedding which caused the commotion
united Miss Sallie Karp, 217 Brook
avenue, Passaic, to Michael F. Ber-
nan.-New York Mail.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
a Fish Story.

1.-THE inns Of dear old England are
picturesque" said Richard LIE Cal
lienne. on his return from abroad, but
the food they serve is something ter
bible. !. :.
After a visit to Blenheim. palace 4
entered an inn IN tho quaint village on
Woodstock. AS lunched-or ff1odst to
lunch-my landlord said to me: ~ =
1.-The great dock Of Marlborough
once sat in that chair you're settin'
in, SIR
is that SOP said I.
"'And the dock once drunk Is beer
out o. that same mug you're a-drinkin'
out Of.
And bet.' said ], I bet he refused
to eat this fish, too. Well. take 1t away,
my man. don't want 1t, either"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
Greater Than Edison.

who Is that man who Is being
cheered by the crowds?" asked the
stranger.
That is Tohn Smith," replied the
bystander.
What did he ever DOR asked the
stranger.
He invented the noiseless phono-
graph" replied the bystander.--CiD
cinnati Enquirer 4
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
An Apostle Choice.

Bishop Evans Tyree at dinner IN
Nashville was asked If he had any
idea of preaching on the new fashions
the backless evening gown, slashed
skirt and so forth.
mo" said the bishop. such an idea
has not occurred to me. If, however, I
should preach on the new fashions I
would assuredly choose my text from
Revelation"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
White House Rose Garden.

The rose garden that Mrs. Wood
row Wilson had planted at the White
House Is said to be quite equal to
others that she planned at Princeton
and other places where she has lived.
She and her daughters have spent
much time. not only In experimenting
the work of the rose garden. but In
actually working In It,
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
Not Entlerly Gone.

Church-They say horses have all
been banished from the street rail.
roads In Berlin.
Gotham-Yes. but you'll still find 'em
on the menus.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
No Kick comIno From Mule.

us that your muller" asked the man
going nshing.
"Yassir," said the colored man, who
was sitting on log w the road.
Does he kick?"
Deed, mistuh, he amt got 10 cause
to kick. He's gittin' his own way
right along. I'm de one OATS havin'
de worry an difficulty"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
His Wish.

She during the quarreD-I only
married you to spite Fred Johnson.
He (ruefully)-I wish to heaven
you'd married Fred Johnson to spite
me.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
Oh. That Wayl

TITS such silly superstition to be
always picking up pins!"
"You may call it superstition II
you wish, but know a chap who
makes about SO a week by doing It.
How car q fellow gather that
many?"
He works in a bowling alley
Judge.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
Our Statesmen.

Ambrose Bierce, the brilliant satfr-
ist. gave, at a dinner in Washington. q
few political definitions.
"A conservative" said Mr.. Bierce,
ia statesman who Is enamored Of
existing evils, while radical would
replace them with Others"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
Not So Much 20 Blame.

Not 90 WUCH 90 0Iamos
II didn't know you were so accom-
plished linguist." he remarked as he
glanced at the paper she was reading.
II don't make any pretentions In
that. direction" she answered.
"But that is Russian newspaper
you have picked up"
why, so It u.s." she answered In sur
prise. II thought It was q dialect
story"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
No Relief.

did you send away that flltem-
pered. growing dog to the poundf'
Yes, but It doesn't help things
much can't send my husband theirs.
too"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31
COULD NOT
STAND ON FEET
Mrs. Baker So Weak-Could
Not Do Her Work-Found
Relief In Novel Way.
Adrian, Mich. =" / suffered terribly
with female weakness and backache and

got so weak IndL j
could hardly do my
work. VIII en- !
washed my dishes !
had to sit down and
when ! would sweep
the floor ! would get
80 weak thatI would
have to get q drink
every few minutes,
and before ! did my
busting Iwoud have
to lie down. / got
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-07-31

LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES
Ono size smaller after using Aliens Foot Baee tho
Antisepuc powder TO be shaken into the shoes. 10
makes tight or new shoes feel easy. Just the thing
for dancing. Refuse sIbstftutes For FREE trial
package, address Allen 8. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.