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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
LOOK AT CHILD'S
 TONCUElF SICK CROSS,FEVERISH
WHEN coNsTlPATED OR BILIOUS GIVE CALIFORNIA
 SYRUP OF FIGS"

Look at the tongue mother, If coated it is a sure sign that your little ones stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
 When peevish, cross, hSt4ess, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu- rally, or is feverish, stomach sour. breath bad; has stornach-aclle, sore throat. diarrhoea, full of cold, give 4 teaspoonfu1 Of California Syrup of Figs and in few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested food arUt sour bile gently moves out of its little bowels without gripdns, and you have 6 well, playful child again.
 You needn't coax sick children tO take this harmless fruit laxative; ' they love it's delicious taste, and it al ways makes them feel splendid.
 Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bUt- tie of California Syrup of Figs which has directions for babies, children Of all ages and for gTown-Ups plainly on tiic bottle. Beware of commercials sold here. To be sure you get the genuine. ask to see that it is made by "Cal:for- mia Fig Syrup Company" Refuse arg other kind with contempt.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
FINE FOR RHEUMATISM
musteroIe Loosens Up Those Stiff
 Joints-Drives Out Pain

You'll know why thousands use MUSTEROLE once you experience the glad relief it gives.
 Get q jar at once from the nearest drug store. IL is a clean, wA-te U-.-t- ment made with the oil of mustard. Better than a mustard plaster and does not blister. Brings ease and comfort while it is being rubbed on!
 NUSTEROLE is recommended by doctors and nurses. Millions of jars are used annually for Bronchitis, Group, Stiff Neck, Asthma, Neural gia, Congestion. Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lumbago. Pains and Aches of the Back or Joints, Sprains. Sore Muscles, Bruises, Chilblains, Frosted Feet, Colds of the Chest Git often prevents Pneumonia).
 At your druggists, in 25c and 50c jars, and a special large hospital size for S2.50.
 Be sure you get the genuine MUS TEROLE. Refuse limitations get what you ask for. The AusteroIe ComDaDv- CfcI-aIar6 Ohio
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
BOARD OF TRADE
 IN NEW QUARTERS. Located ia the Thayer Building in At tractiYe Corner Room.

One of the earliest tenants to set located in the Thayer building is the Norwich Board of Trade, which is now in it's new quarters, a, room on the second floor at the southwest corner of he building on the Franklin street front.
 The room has been fitted out with new furniture, making a most attrac- tive appearance. and will be kept open and Board Of Trade members will be urged to make use of 1t. to the fullest extent. 4 young man stenographer, who is to be furnished from the Nor wich Commercial school, is to be To- cated at the room so as to be avail able for the members. It is the desire to advance the usefulness of the new rooms to the public in general in every way.
 The men identified with the Board of Trade are receiving no pay, but are giving their time freely for the good of the city, and they would welcome any suggestions as to other ways that the Board of Trade could be of ser vice, if those having such suggestions would put them on paper. rather than indulge in sCreet-corner knocking.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED
Member of Old Lyme Artist Colony to
 Perisian Young Lady.

The engagement has just been an- nounced at Old Lyme of lime. Regina Onillon Of Paris, France, to Lucian Abrams. a member of the Old Lyme art colony. Mime. Onillon and Mir Abrams met last September while on shipboard on the way from Paris to New York The young lady, who is a member of a leading family of Paris, found 1t necessary, owing to til stringency of war times, to take up some regular occupation and was on her way to New York city where she was about to become q mem Der of the faculty of the Neltin school in West Seventy Fourth street MT Abrams had lived in Paris for a number of years and studied art and had later wen fame as apainter. After the war broke out he decided to return to America. and spend a few months at Old Lyme. The TO- nance began on shipboard and the marriage is to take place in the early summer. MT. Abrams has leased the picturesque cottage on Lyme street known as the Brick Store, which has been occupied by several we'll know artists among them Henry C.
 White of Hartford.
 MT. Abrams is a native of Texas and was graduated from Princeton in 1899.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
FUNERALS.
Mrs. Jahn H. vallstt.

The funeral of Minnie E. Crocker, wife cf John II. VaEett, took place from her late home in Uncasville Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Mum bored in the large attendance were rel atIVeS and friends from New London, Groton and Norwich and a large dele gation from Osprey Rebekah lodge. I. O. o. F., of New London of which she was a member. Rev. G. ". Adams ofhciated and two hymns were ren- 0ered by BuITill Fielding of New Lon don. Burial took place in the family plot in the Comstoclz cemetery. The officers of Osprey lodge conducted the conmittal service and Rev. MT. Adams pronounced the benediction
 Mrs. Vallett died at UncasvilIe Mon day. She was born in Croton, Oct. 15, 1880, in the building which is now Fairview, Odd Fellows home, and was q daughter of Capt. John and Lydia Crocker of Montville. She married John IT. Val1ett on Dec. A, 1879, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Warren Luce, and marking the begin ming Of an extremely happy married life. Mrs. Val1ett is survived by her husband. one brother, Charles Crock er of Pleasure Beach; two sons, John II. Nallett Of Groton and William C.. NaHett of UncasVille.
 Cndertalers Henry Allen &5 Son had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 John T. Ladd.
 At , o'clock Thursday afternoon the funeral of John T. Ladd. late Of Franklin, was held from the parlors of Undertaken Gager cn Franklin street, with Rev. M. Mclean Croldie Of Yantic officiating. The bearers were James Nj. Huntington of Franklin William F'rinS, John Corcoran and Michael Shea and burial took place in the Comstock cemetery at Franklin. 4 conmittal service was conducted at the grave. The attendance was large and there werc a number of floral of feringS.
 Edward Pendreck.
 The funeral Of Edward Pendreck was held from the home of his parents No. f6 Central avenue on Thursday afternoon with a service at St. Jo- sephS church at , o'clock. Burial took place in St. Mary's cemetery. Un- dertallers Shea SJ Burke had charge of the funeral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
WHERE PUMERANTz FIRE STARTED
State Policeman Downing Concluded Was in Cellar Around Light Shaft-Pumerantz Belief Is That it Came From the HeaterFourteen Witnesses Put On by the State in Trial on Thursday.

admitted that he had not worked at Phartland testified that ti.o boilers in the building were ail right.
 Clarence R. Knox, in the insurance business, an ajuster, said Puuer- antz was in inc Turkish bath when the fire started.
 Troileynnen Testify.
 \. l.. Swarin. confIcto- on t,le car leaving the parade at midnight aud Charles W. Linicus tes& &idej they did not see Punlerantz on the car, jllONgil Pumerantz said that he went home when the trolley car on which they are employed came oast the house. car from the parade testified that Ma than Pumerantz was not on his car, and William Donovan, conductor on the I2.17 trolley said he passed Nathan PumerantZ standing at the corner of Bank and State street
 Albert Richards, who has a saloon in the Shea building, testified as to the fire and said he closed his place at Il o'clock and went to the Turkish bath at 11.3o. He was at the bath until after 12 and Benjamin Pun1er- antz was there when the telephone alarm about the fire came in. The witness got out at the sound of the fire alarm and hung around the fire till Sunday afternoon. He said the store was filled with smoke He de- clared that there had been three fires in the Puunerantz store in four and q half years though they were trl1ing erantz to keep the elevator near the top of the chute. There has been no heat in the building since the fire occurred.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
GASOLINE FUMES THE
 CAUSE OF GARAGE FIRE
Chief Stanton's conciusion-Garage
 Should Be Ventilated,

Chief II. L. Stanton has concluded that the fire in the Bacon Arms build ing was caused by the explosion of gasoline probably started from gas fumes as 8 result of running and ex- perlmenting with automobiles with the doors closed. Chief Stanton says that almost all fires in garages during win ter are a result of having gasoline around where there is no ventilation Garage owners should endeavcr |, keep windows and doors open as much as possible and to refrain from sInok- ing where machines are being tested
 Tho fire department was called out at 11.52 o'clock Wednesday morning for fire at the home of George Spot ten, No IS Washington street. The fire, which was in bed clothing in a room where children had been playing is thought to have started from match es. The firemen took the cIothing out on the rear porch, where they stamp ed the fire out.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
DID ITS WORK ON
 RECEIPTS OF $t,i5s. .ss Report of Salvation Army Here for
 the Past Year.


 An annual report of the work done by the Salvation Army here from Jan. to Dec. 2S. 1914, shows that it's total collections and donations amounted to $1,10S.&9.
 This amount was expended as fol lows:
 Rent of hall and quarters, $25S.5o; light for hall. $1S.3S: headquarters ac- count, $99.32: national funeral fund, $44f: stationery, postage. telegrams, telephone, $42.16; self deniel effort, s70; salary, s299.51; furniture, S20; $291-62: trucking, 75 cents; total
 Details of the work are shown as follows:
 Transportation given, 4; families visited, 2SS; families prayed with 271; hours spent visiting, 4G5: meet 'ngs held: outdoors 57, inside 2e; at tendance: inside S9S, outside z,2o5; soldiers present 1856; meals given, SIS; lodging, 22; garments. ITO; shoes, II pairs
 During the year 4,3sO copies of the War Cry, which cost 1-2 cents have been distributed. They are sold at , cents each and would represent profit of $65.95. but this has not been realized because of the number given away to those who were unable to pay for the same
 The visitation includes the sick, the needy and the dying. Mrs Wilbur has had night calls during the past year as well as the demands of the day tinns. IL has been her privilege to watch by the bedside of the dying, to console the grief stricken children, to give cheer to the fathers, to help it things for the emergency and go with the '0eTeaved to the last resting place of their dead.
 Captain Wilbur has. with his wife, ! hungry, wood where it was needed, provided shelter for a mother with her four small children and given them plenty to eat until circumstances made it possible for the family to re- turn to their own home town. The captain and wife. either one or the other, visit the saloons of Norwich every Saturday night with the War Crys where it is without doubt great c cal of good is accomplished. They are received with great courtesy iov one and all and this part of the work is not as disagreeable as most people believe it to be.
 Captain Wilbur and wife are always in demand by the people who are In trouble and the work that is being done behind the scene of everyday life by the officers of the Salvation Army in Norwich. can never be properly estimated till the great day of balaac- ing accounts takes place at the throne before which all that have lived in the past, all of the present and those of the future must appear to give ac- count of the life that has been lived.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
OBITUARY.
Joseph costicki.

Joseph Kosticli, aged 5 years, died at his home at No 236 YaHtic street on Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, one son and q daughter. Ephrairn L. Brown. After an illness of some duration due to old age, Ephrain l.. Grown died Thursday evening at $ o'clock at the home of his sister iii Jaw, Mrs. Sarah Corning, No. 9 Oak street He form erly resided ill New London but had lived here for over d year. Mir. Brown was &7 years of ago and was born in New Hampshire. When & boy he came here from Vermont and hired out on the old Norwich and Worcester railroad as fireman. After serving his apprenticeship he became an engineer and held that position for years. AIr. Brown later entered the employ Of the New London Northern railroad as engineer. At one time he was employed as a watchman at the Brainerd and Arnstrong plant and was later placed in charge of the boilers at the plant at New London. 4 few years ago he sustained an in jury which prevented him from con tinuing in active service and he had lived sL more or less retired life since. He leaves his siSter-in- law, Mrs. Corn ing, with whom he last made his home.
 Mrs. Ellen Murphy.
 -aDOOL midnight lnI[SQi2y E<lteu O'Connell, widow of John Murphy, died at her home, No. 2 Peck street Her husband, John Murphy, died in this city on Oct. 31 last.
 Mrs. Murphy leaves four sonss and four daughters, Mrs. Patrick O'NeiI, Mrs. Philip Willet, Mrs. John Sulli- van, Miss Rose Murphy, Michael AIur- phy, John Murphy, Thomas Murphy and Timothy Murphy, all of this city, with the exception of Mrs. John SuIh- van, who lives in New London.
 Sylvester J. Conkiin,
 The death of Sylvester J. ConllIin, 39, occurred on February 1st in Bel mont hospital at Worcester after a short illness. He was a plumber by trade and was born in Norwich, where his parents, James Conklin and the late Johanna Conl1lin lived in Greene vile. He attended the Greeneville schools until the family moved to iloyersville, N. Y., where he learned his trade.
 He was unmarried. He is survived by his father, James Conk1in of Glow ersville, who was registrar of voters here over 26 years ago, and byas broth CT, John P. Conklin in Peabody, Mass. and 8 sister, Mrs. Mary Lush of Brooklyn.
 The body is to arrive here from Wor- cester this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
RAILWAY CLERKS DANCED.
Nutmeg Lodge Had It's Fourth Annual
 at Miler's Academy.

Nutmeg state lodge of the Brother hood of Railway Clerks, which has members both in this city and in New London, successfully carried out it's fourth annual dance which was given Thursday evening at 0filler's academy. The programme of eighteen numbers, including the most popular of the modern dances. began at o'clock and was over at 1 o'clock, with refresh nents served at the intermission
 The efficient committee of arrange nents included c. B. Messinger of this city, chair1nan; II. P. Adams. New London; L. Brown and ?. P. Leeney, Norwich, with the following as aides: c. Y. CoiweIl, T. S O'Leary and c. K. Stahler of New London and James J. Kilkenny of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
VeaesabIs Growers Officers,

The officers elected by the Connecti- cut Vegetable Growers association at the state convention at Hartford on Thursday were the following: Presi- den. ". H. Burr, Wesport:- vice presi- dent, ". c. Griswold WetheTsheld; ven; treasurer, Charles R. Risley, Sii- yer Lane. Among the county vice pres idcnts were: New London, Frank E. Peckhana. Norwich; WiRdhann, Fred C., Rockwell, Putnam; Holland, William G. Chipman, TaicottVille.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
Fooke4boOi< Lost with Money and Jew

Wednesday afternoon Norwich woman lost her pocketbook containing s110 in cash and several articles of Jewelry besides g. bank book, in the neighborhood of Franklin square She had just withdrawn the money from 3 local bank and was taking it honra Shortly after tho loss was reported a woman was seen to pick up some thing from the snow on the square by one of the city departments men who was working there and it Is sup posed that 1t was the lost money.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
PERSONALS

Rev. A. Fl. Harrington has returned to Mystic from Norwich.
 Miss Alice Lousf1lin Of Hartford is visiting her aunt, Mrs. James l.. Smith, of Boswell avenue.
 Airs. Theodore Johnson who has been visiting her mother, Mrs John Dawson of Charter avenue, has re- turned to her home in Worcester.
 A bright and successful Norwich hoy, Capt. Isaac Bromley Smith, of the U. s. $. Saturn, writes to friends here of his interesting experiences while his ship is statoned in Pichilinque Bay, Mex.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
ARMoRY RENT RAISED.
SIS to Be the Price After March 1st
 --Aad Been $50.

Word was received at the state ar master generals office that the mini mum price for the rental of the ar raory at Norwich for all applications received on and after March ist would be ST5 instead of $50 as it has been hitherto.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

that removes any and every corn or cai1Us without fail, without 9ussing with thick bandages, toe harnesses, corn-swelling salves, irritating oint- ''lents. It's applied in 2 seconds b3ns, bfng-2 drops, the work is done, tne corn shriveis up your corn agony ends and the corn leaves forever. All tEe Enapins, the pains that dart to your hearts core, the crucihxion of having to wear shoes over screaming corflS, the danger of blood poison from making them bleed by using knives, r1Z6Eu and scissors-are gone at last. "GEyTS-Ir' is the new way. the sure, simple, painless way. Try it for Dsef1s, calluseg, warts and burions
 'GETS-IT' Is solG by druggists everywhere, 25c g bottle. or sent direct by E. Lawrence & c.. Chicago.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
NO ONE TO TAKE
 SCOTLAND PoSTMASTERsHiP.
Inspectors Recommend That This Of-
 fee Be Abolished.

Representative 3ahan has presented in the house at Washington the peti- ton Of the German American alliance of MiddIetown favoring the passage at this session of- congress of house reso- luton No. BIT, prohibiting the export Of arms and ammunition from the United States.
 Postoffice inspectors report that no person can be found who will accept the office of pcstna ster at Scotland, Windham county, and recommend that the office be abolished. This is a fourth class office with a salary Of less than $iS0 per annlr7
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
stnninnton Girl tn Mad

Local friends have received notice of the approaching marriage of Miss Charlotte Madeline Cowan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Cowan, of Stoniugton. to George c. Judkins, manager Of g Westerly store The wedding will be at the home of the brides par1nts En Tuesday sve12inx, Feb, 16
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
ohserve Moodx sunday.

Moody day is to be observed on Sunday by a number of the Young Mems Christian associations in the country in honor Of the great Dwight L. Moody, and the Norwich association is to have an address upon Moody at it's sunday afternoon meeting which will be illustrated with the steraopti- con. and the meeting will be open to women as well as nlen.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

Frank Niterette were arrested. They were charged with breach of the peace and also with carrying concealed weapons when il was found that Bets had a loaded revolver on him and Wit erette had q well sharpened and dan gerous looking knife.
 The trouble was over a card game, it was claimed. It had quieted down by the time the police arrived. Ser geanC Kane with Policemen Carroll, Delaney. r. Murphy and Royston, were the officers sent to the place. Joe Jankerell was the complainant.
 Stony Brook Reservoir Full.
 Stony Brook reservoir is now at full pond and water was running over the waste way on Thursday. It will be a day or two yet before Fair view is full.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

President Taft Speaks at Hartford.
 Hartford. Conn, Feb. 4.-Ex-Presi- dent Taft who spoke here tonight, ex- pressed his satisfaction when inform e4 that the house had failed to pass the immigration bill over President Wilson's veto.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
GrisweId RankrurtcY.

Voluntary petition in bankruptcy was flied in the United States court Thursday by Sarah Friedman, who conducts .. dry goods and notions store in Griswcld. ana whose liabilities are S1,122.21 and assets $564.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
Canton oneeo Men in Uniform.

By special invitation of Capt. Tar box number of the members of Can ton Oneco. No. 3. I. o. O. F. attended the military ball at the asnory on Tuesday evening and were in their full dress Qni2crm.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
Delegate to Elks' Grand Ledse.

At it's regular meeting on Thursday evening at the E1ils' home. Norwich lodge, No. Ao1. elected Exalted Ruier W. ". BeclZWitil as it's delegate to the grand lodge meeting in Los Angeles in July and Past Exalted Ruler John II. Carney as alternate.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
Swish! CornS Gone!
 We Use "GETS-IT!"

2 Seconds, 2 Drops - Cerns Vanish!
 For everybody with corns, there is n every drug store in the land one of ths real wonders Of the world, and that's "GETS-IT'' for corns! It's the Grst and only corn cure ever known
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
Normand F. Allyn Elected by K T,s

NoFmand r. Alien of Hartford was elected president at the annual meet ing of tile Past Grand Commanders
 association of Connecticut, Knights
 Tenlplar. at New Haven. Thursday George N. Long of New London was chosen vice president, and Eli c. Birdseye of Meriden, secretary and treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
Stony Brook Reservoir Full.
DIED

MURPHY-In this city, Feb. 1, Ellen O'Connen, widow of John Murphy,
 of No. 2 Peck street
 Notice of funeral hereafter. New London papers please copy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
Ten Aheve at Tradine Cove,

At 1.15 o'clock this (Friday) morn ing It was just 10 degrees above zero at Trading Cove
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
South Manehest

South Manchester.-Manche has been very progressive in the past year or more IIa establishing permanent sidewalks ln various sections of the tsTDa
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
Hubbard Squash White Rose SQUASH (cans) Spiced PUMPKIN (cans) Peoples Market
 6 Franklin Street
 JUSTIN HOLDEN. Prop9istor
NOTICE

All creditors of the firm of Kinney and Wyman will please send a state nent to date. to that firms address. box 125, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05
TWO MEN HAD GUN >AND KNIFE.
Joseph Bets and Frank Vitereste Ar rested at North Main Street House.

Upon a complaint made that there was a fight at No. 63 North Main street, policemen were sent there early Thursday evening and Joseph Eets and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

THERE is ne sdTertiSAzax medium in Fass@rn CSrnecticGt equal Io The Bs1I- kGtn SS E0HtaeSs results,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

Over 3S,GG0 letters to operators of motor vehicles, being notifications for them to take out their drivers licenses before March 1, have been prepared in the automobile department at the capitol and will be mailed within a few days
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

Food sale oe Parish Aid of Trinity church in George A. Davis store to- day at 3 a. m.-Adv,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

Reserved seats for the Charity bail On sale at Dunn's pharmacy, Main street, soc each.-Adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

Tn the Evans addition to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, opened Wednes- day, Gallery VIII is devoted to the works of famous Americans, repre- scEting all the schools Of painting oi this country, including Charles H Davis of Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

At the sale of the collection of paint
 ings of the late Icaabod Williams of New York. sold Wednesday, The Muse of Music, by J. Alden Weir. the Wind
 ham artist, was bought by the Lotus club for s1.00o and will adorl it's club house.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

Between 7:t5 and SIS Thursday evening four sleighing parties left Union square, One was a company ol Hopkins and Allen employees girls anC young men, bound for Fitchville anC another was Academy students WhC went to the golf club.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

Joseph Kosticl<i, aged 5 years, died at his home at No. 236 Yantic street on Wednesday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, one son and 2. daughter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-05

State Barber Commissioner John ( EIealey Of Naugatuck is rounding IT the knights of the shears and razo who have not taken out licenses fo, 1915. In Waterbury Wednesday fou alleged offenders were fined in the cit, court.