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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27


william NJ. Dannsr. secretary OF the
United States Of America Mission to
the Lepers gave an interesting address
at the morning service OF the PARK
Congregational church Sunday.
Among some Of the things he said
were. Lcprosy "a found scattered
throughout the world, sven in our own
country. though Il prevails mostly In
the oriental lands- Colonies FOR the
lepers have been estaDilshed where
this disease exists and efforts are be-
ing made TO stamp out the infection.
disease 10 found Is situated a. colony
that Is doing much work towards the
stamping out OF leprosy. Right In oar
own country there are two colonies
Louisiana. wheS there are no.
Mr. Danner told q striking fnstance
Of how q church was built At the
Louisiana colony and their plea fol
the gospel Of Jesus Christ On ths
Hawaiian and Philippine Islands thers
are colonies with the Stars and
Stripes floating over them
The first work towards aiding ths
leperB I'm this line was practically
started by Or. Bates IN 1874 and Mr.
Danner suggested that n bill b
brought up before he congress Of th'
United States for an appropriation fcl
m 1ne se II iss, oss e ia the colonies
besides the spiritual. interest. - bind
ing the diseased pakts OF the bod,
where leproey has taken hold The1
make the victims as comfortable a
possible and teach them how to band
lege.
lures that showed, phases OF the dis
ease and one picture revealed IN
home and life OF q leper before
colony was formed.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
2H new VOTERS WERE MADE
About so Per Cent of Egbles Came Before the Registrars
Republicans and Democrats About Equally Divided
Ii Is cIaimed-4O Of the New Ones Said to be in the
Doubtful List-31 Old Voters We're Restored


In their session on Saturday at the
tewn hall. the one time this fall when
~ sers were to be made in time for
the town election, the registrars, Tyler
D. Guy, and Cornelius J. Downes made
I'll new voters from the list OF to-De-
naadeS. This was 81 more than were
made two years ago and was about 5p
per cent Of the fwo-be-made applica-
tions, which also was a better proper
ton than two years ago, when only
about 30 per cent. Of those eligible 70
be made put In an appearance before
the registrars.
Thirty-one old voters were restored,
which was or . more than two years
ago. Two women who had put in their
applications to be made did not take
the next step to make them eligible
to vote.
As estimated by the two registrars
after eliminating about 40 names OF
whose political affiliations they did not
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
colLEeE Clue MUSICAL.
Given at Hsms Of Mrs. a. ". ".
Vaughn Saturday Evening.

The College club gave an enjoyable
musical Saturday evening at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs A. N. II. Vaughn, in
Rockwell Terrace. A. varied program
of choice selections on the victroia
was given by the hostess. after which
light refreshments were served.
The club is much interested in the
opening Of the new Women's college
at New London today, to which II Is
sending a Norwich girl as a student.
Other members of the club are plan
ming TO take special courses at the col
lege and all are working to raise the
necessary amount for the scholarship
fund s..s r.-.s .-e..l--
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
EVENING GOWNS CHARMING.
Designers Have Evolved Some EIe-
giant Froeks-smart Hats Shown
Brisk Buying Saturday.

Saturdays weather favored the mil
liners, and there was brisk buying
of autumn hats.
A handsome model shown was of
the popular Bordeaux velvet, close and
natty, with shirTed brim, double
feather ornament
Noticeably elegant was a coral panne
velvet large hat, richly shirred, and
o-namented with two pompons Of fur.
Corpeau blue ribbon sailor was
new and smart. This had brim and
facing of black velvet and a spider
bow of blue ribbon poised on the brim
Effective was a trieorne shape IN
black velvet, with burnt ostrich tip
at one side and steel tinsel bow at the
opposite side.
A boat-shaped turban in navy velvet
had its crown of the new corded blue
ribbon and for finish a fancy ornament
in blue s-~s - 80 =
Dressy was "a black velvet large hat
with transparent brinn, applique vel
vet points and cut taigrets. A chin
strap of black velvet. ribbon gave a
Frenehy touch.
Elegant Evening Dresses.
This season the designers have out
done themselves in turning out beau
| tiful evening dresses.
A charming frock displayed Satur-
day was of white silk net over white
| satin, the overdress being cut in seal
lops. The wide girdle was of Dres-
den silk and as a finishing touch there
was a belt knot of rosebuds in sew
eral shades.
Charming was a rainbow evening
frock of silk net, its dainty bodice OF
shirred Bepgaline silk. The sleeves
were of the white net, with shoulder
strap of the rainbow combination
Rose color taffeta formed lovely
gown, its gracefully -draped silk net
| bodice being finished with. a wide irri-
| descent band. The overdress was
draped. Knots and a simulated girdle
OF, apple blossoms added to the charm
| ing effect.
Another evening gown in green satin
| striped chiffon with taffeta waist was
greatly admired. 1t was trimmed witt
| silver lace and had q Knot Of shaded
| chrysanthemums.
Daintily elegant, too was a dancins
| frock in pink silk net with accordion
plated triple oyerdress on a founda-
ton of pink silk. The bodice was Of
| the combined silk and net and the
| girdle of turquoise blue ribbon formed
an effective contrasting finish.
| A Smart Suit Model.
An example Of the seasons best suit.
admired Saturday was an African
brown, with rich beaver shawl collar
The s2-inch coat was gathered at tn.
back and had a four-inch buttoned- CO
| belt. The graceful skirt was on tn,
plain flare order.
| See and admire these beautiful of
ferings which the merchants are show.
ing.
The Bulletins advertisers tell toda,
where they may be foundl
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
HeId for sunerior Court.

John Tinker. the youth who robbed
the store Of Lubchanslxy & Shapiro
in New London, Thursday night, was
on Saturdmay held for trial in the
superior court fer burglary. He is but
II years old. Saturday morning in
the New London police court. through
his guardian ad ltem, Richard w.
Mansfield. Tinker pleaded guilty. His
case will probably come before the SUI
perior court this week that It. may
be disposed of.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH
oReANIsT RESIGNS
Waldo s. Newbury IL to Go to New
York for Study.

There was brief organ recital at
the preaching service at Trinity Meth
odist church Sunday evening by Wal
do s. Newbury, who has resigned as
organist of the church Yesterday was
his last Sunday before leaving for New
York for further study in his chosen
profession. For four years he has
served the church with faithfu1ness
and ability. Always obliging and -ac-
commodating, he has willingly given
himself to the work of the church,
With his remarkable musical gifts and
his capacity for hard work, he IL
bound 20 make a success.
Mr.. Newbury has been heard in a
number of public recitals and concerts
where his exceptional talent as organ
list and pianist has made q marked
impression on his audiences.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

feel sure. the republicans and demo-
Gratis viii profit about equally from the
additions TO their ranks which viii be
made by the new voters.
This year there were 416 who filed
applications to be made. and Of these
I'll were made voters. Two years ago.
when there was q town election IN
prospect, there were 36g applications
to be made out OF which 183 were
made voters.
(, How the applications and those made
voters compared in the two years are
shown as follows by districts;
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
PRIZE PfNocHLE.
Social Programme Conducted BY In
nersruen Lodge, o. o. n. ..

Immersruen lodge. No. Il. o. d. II.
s.. held a social evening for its mem
bers and their friends on Sunday eve
ming in Germania hall. Pinochle was
the attractive feature and the prizes
were awarded as follows:
Ladies-F1rst. Mrs. Lena Leopold
second, Mrs. Johanna Opitz; third,
Mrs. Lottie Grokofsky.
Gentiemen-First. w. Gresser: Sec
ond, n. Heigei: third, Carl Brown
Music was enjoyed and refreshments
were served. The committee in charge
of the evening comprised Mrs. Jo-
hanna Geib, Mira. Anna Bausch and
Mrs. Augusta Zelz.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
CHARLES J. HEWITT
DEAD IN HENNERY
Former New London Street Commits
sioner7 Had Heart Disease Attack.

Charles ]. Hewitt, one of the best
known citizens of. New London was
found dead Saturday afternoon about
2 O'Clock. Mr.. Hewitt had gone to
his hennery at 2SS Williams street to
feed chickens and while there was
overcome by an attack of the heart,
and fell. He was later found dead by
Bert Brown.
Mr.. Hewitt was more than 70 years
old. He is survived by his wife and
by adult children.
Mr.. Hewitt had been street COM
missioner Of New London and had
served the city in other official capa-
cities. He was years ago engaged in
the grocery business.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

The Lightweights opened their sea-
son Saturday afternoon by defeating
a team from Greenevilie by the score
OF "a to IL. The locals put up q good
though fair for early In the season,
needs much practice. J. Gauthier play
ed a star game AT right half. making
several brilliant runs. The Light
weights lined up as follows; Right end
II. Dubriel; right tackle, Chance;
left tackle, Legarry; left end, O'Brien;
quarterback, De Celles: right halfback
]. Gauthier; left halfback. Conner;
fullback, Joubert.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
cornerstone Club orsanires.

The Cornerstone club has been or
ganixed and at a recent meeting the
following officers were elected: Pres
ident, Samuel Armitage; treasurer.
Arthur Schofield: secretary, Robert
Briefly. executive committee, Rev.
Arthur Marley. Oscar Heinrich John
Briefly, Samuel Armitage, Arthur
Schofield. Robert Briefly. They will
hold meetings every Monday evening
and the idea OF the club In TO promote
fellowship and sociability.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
GARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our neighbors and
during the illness OF our mother. Mrs.
Christina 6lasbrenner. and for the
beautiful expressions of sympathy In
the flowers sent for her funeral
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF MRS.
0LA6BRENNER-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
ODD FELLOWS. M. u ATTEND
CHURCH IN A BODY
Rev. Arthur Marley Delivered Excel.
lent Sermon at Special Service.

The Taftville Congregational church
was filed TO it's seating capacity at
the special service held for the. Hugh
H. Osgood, I. o. o. F.. NJ. u, Sunday
morning, The Odd Fellows. so strong.
marched from the Ponemah Wheel
club to the church
Rev. Arthur varley, pastor OF the
church. extended hearty welcome to
the fraternal organization and deliv-
cred a very interesting sermon on The
Kingdom WfthinA taken from Luke
II: 81, The Kingdom Of God cofneth
not. with observations: neither shall
they say. Lo, herel or, Therel for 10.
the KINGDOM OF GOD IN within you.
Christ's philosophy of the Kingdom OF
God was a spiritual energy working
from within outward, said the speaker.
The Sunday school held very well
attended rally day. many former men,
bers being in attendance and a special
service was carried out directed by Mr.
Pickering, superintendent. There were
about 400 In attendance. The average
attendance Of the school is 49,,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Spencer King, students at Windham
high school attended the Academy and
Windham football game here Saturday
making the trip on bicycles. They left
Willimantic about u O'Clock and ar
rived at the N. F. A. campus at 2.4b
o'clock
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
Rev. DR.. p. j. Mccormick Celebrates
9 O'Clock Mass at st. Mary's Church
Personals and Notes.

At the o'clock mass in st. Mary's
church Sunday morning, Rev. DR.. P.
J Mccormick, professor OF education
at the. Catholic University, Washing
ton, was celebrant and gave Rosary
Instructions, -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Born between Eureka. Calf. and
Pike County, Mo- is the way a man
described his birthplace IN q Govern
naent Homestead application. He was
born when his parents were crossing
the plains.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

A months mind mass for the repose
of the soul OF Daniel Counihan, viii
take place thisf week.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs Roswell Butler Of Pros
peet street have returned from a visit
in, Fair Haven. $50
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

/ The Holy Name senior and Junior
societies OF St. Mary's church viii re-
iceive communion in body next SUM-
day.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Highest IS, lowest so.
Comparisons.
Predictions for Saturday: Fair.
Saturdays weather: AS predicted.
Predictions for Sunday: Probably
fair.
Sundays weather., Cloudy; with
showers, high southwest winds
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
MARRIED

wooD-KNNEr--In Norwich, Sept rs,
by Rev. II. J. Wyekon. Burton sam
Eiixasets HYnt,nrton K,nne nno Of ais
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

The last clambake Of the season was
given by the Taftville Clambake assoL
citation in the grove on Merchants
avenue. Sunday. with large number
present. During the day various sports
were enjoyed followed by the bake.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs Elmer Mulkins and son
Willard have returned to their, home
ION North Main street after passing a
few days in Providence.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
WoIcott.-A

Woicott.-A parish house has been
completed recently for the Cohgrega-
tional church through the generosity Of
John Henry Beecher Of Bristol.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
Coed Win Ribis class Mssta.

The Good Will Bible class of the
GreeneviHe Congregational church. has
resumed Its sessions and on Sunday
there were 2s in. attendance.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Fred Fitzpatrick has resigned his po-
sition with the Ponemah mills.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

George Weller. Jr.. q student AZ Yale.
spent the week end here with his par
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
Has Returned from the West.

o. K George. Jr, proprietor Of the
Seventh street laundry, has returned
from q years absence. part OF which
time was passed at San Francisco.
While In San Francisco Mr.. George
attended the exposition.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Mrs. M. L. sliney and family have
returned to their home after passing
the summer at Pleasant View. -
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Daniel Keegan OF Pittsfieid. Mass.
il the guest OF William Coughlin Of
Prospect street
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Daniel Ford returns to work IN the
Ponemah mills after enjoying- q weeks
vacation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

George johnson has accepted a DO
sition with the J. B. Martin Co.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Frank Mcintyre Of North Main street
has returned from VISIT in Lowell,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Coidweli or
South Swansea, Mass. spent the week
end here.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Miss Dora Richards OF Montvine
spent Sunday here with friends.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

Samuel Kinder OF Boston. and VII
liam Kinder of Pawtncket were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs George Weller
end
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
Personals and Notes.

Levi Gorton has moved from Fifth
street TO Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
TAFTVnLE

Odd Fellows N. U. Attend censrsoa-
tionaT Church in Body--Lisht-
weights Win First oa1s--corner-
stone Club orsanizssAPersonais.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

&S0400Ef3fH8s -
During SUNDAY the tropical storm
over the Caribbean sea moved west
northwest and fts center IS now Ap-
preaching the Yuc&tan channel Wlre-
less reports indicate this disturbance
Ito b@ or consfdeFnbfB intensity and
advfces have been issued to the effect
that it is dangerous for shipping fn
western Cuban waters ana the Yucca
tan channel Storm warnings are dis
played on the south florida coast
The lake storm has passed rapidly
eastward and Sunday night its CEN
ter was over Maine. This disturbance
has been attended by shifting gales
and rains IN the middle Atlantic and
New England states.
Snow fell Saturday night In Wyo-
ming.
The indications are that the wealth
er will be overcast and much cooler
Monday and partly cloudy Tuesday in
the middle Atlantic and New England
states.
storm warnings are displayed on the
Atlantic coast from Eastport, Maine
southwark to Cape Henry, Va, and on
the Florida coast.
Winds: The winds along the NORTH
Atlantic coast will be westerly gales;
middle Atlantic coast strong north.
west to north winds.
Forecast.
| Northern New England: Fair and
much colder Monday: Tuesday fair.
Southern New England: Fair and
Emuch colder Monday; Tuesday parti.
cloudy.
Eastern New York: Fair and coldel
Monday: Tuesday partly cloudy.
Observations In NerwIefs.
The following records. reported from
1 Sevin's pharmacy, show the change:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27

CREENEVH.LE

Six hours after high water Il Is Iov
tide witch is followed by food tide. s
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-09-27
QIlle Bllllgtial.
TiE WEATHER.

! Nerwloh. Menaay. sess. a. 1876.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
HAD REAL IDEA OF ECONOMY
Jap Explains How Family Was En-
abied to Use One Fan Two or
Three Generations.

Among the Japanese economy is
held 10 be high virtue. Two old mi
sers of Tokyo were one day discussing
ways and means of saving.
Il manage to make fan last about
twenty years." said one, "and this is
my system: ! don't wastefully open
the whole fan and wave it carelessly.
open only one section at a time.
That is good for about year. Then
open the next. and so on until the
ian is eventually used up"
Twenty years for good FAM" ex-
claimed the other. What sinful ex-
travagance! In my family we use n
fan for two or three generations, and
this is how we do it: We open the
whole fan, but we don't wear it out
by waving it. Oh, no! We hold it
still, like this, under our nose, and
wave our face!"-Everybody's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Enterprising White.

4 writer gives a little sketch of
black and white in Natal. He tells
how he came across a white boy, some
fourteen years old. and group of raw
natives playing a game. They were
Shooting with an old muzzle-loadins
shotgun at a bottle on the top of a
case. When the youngster smashed
bottle he received ''ticker' Ia
threepenny biD from the natives.
When native hit it he received three
pence from the boy.
That seems funny sort of game
remarked the witness to the boy.
oh, the games all right. sir" re
Piled the lad. You see, | load the
gum"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Too Much for Them.

1t was minstrel performance, and
in the intervals between the songs the
usual jokes were being perpetrated.
What am de difference between an
old maid and a married woman?
asked Sambo.
Il done give it up replied Bones.
Why exclaimed Sambo, de old
maid am lookin' for a husband ebery
day. an de married woman am lookin'
for i'm cherry night"
There was pause. and several eld'
erly gentlemen got up and stole softly
into the night.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15

fault, SO I took Dodd's Kidney Pills.
They were the means of saving my
life"
Dodd's Kidney Pills, SOC per box at
your dealer. or Dodd's Medicine Co,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodd's Dyspepsia Tab.
lets for Indigestion have been proved.
SOC per box. Write for Household
Hints, also music of National Anthem
English and German words) and
recipes for dainty dishes. All sent
free.-Adv.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
TEUTONS CAPTURE BELGRADE
serbs Hurled Back to Mountain
Stronghold Which They So Stub
bornIy Defended Against the
Austrians.

London Oct. l2.-The Austro-Ger
mans now are in full possession OF
Belgrade and the heights surrounding
the city, and have begun an advance
eastward toward the mountains which
the Serbians last year so stubbornly
defended against the Austrials. For
some time to come the invaders, it
is expected. will have to fight only
rear guards, whose duty it is to delay
their progress. for the Serbians will
doubtless do as they have done on
previous occasions-fall back until
they reach positions in which they
will have the best opportunity of hold
ing their ground. In fact, military
writer's here do not expect a pitched
battle on this front for ten days or a
fortnight. by which time the allies
forces landed at Saloniki should have
Joined hands with the Serbians.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Period Of Romance Ended.

"No more shall hear his footsteps
ON yonder walk just as the clock
strikes eight"
Gracious Jeannette!'
And the old parlor light will never
burn low for him again.
You don't mean it?"
Il do; and. furthermore. he will new
er sit on this sofa three nights a week
and call me pet names. as he has been
doing for two years"
Il am astonished,"
And tonight | am going to burn all
the old love letters in my chest of
drawers"
''B-but why? Are you going to dis
card him.
Discard him, Why, you goose, |
am going to marry him!"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
What He Used Them For.

Customer want another fire ex-
tinguisher. Used the last one all up
last night.
Clerk-Glad to sell them to you, sir.
but aren't you rather careless at your
place That is the third one I've sold
you in a week.
Customer-Oh. / don't use them for
fire They are the greatest thing on
earth for chasing out your daughters
late callcrs.-Judge.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1915-10-15
Boy Bandit confesses.

Denver.-George Asmussen, l7-year-
old youth of Globeville, who posed
with George Lord as one of the twin
bandits" and was implicated in hold
Ang up six persons on Capitol Hill and
East Denver, confessed his guilt be-
fore Judge Harry Glass in West Side
Court and was sentenced to serve
from five TO seven years in the peni-
tentiary. Young Lord already is sery-
ing a term of from seven to ten years
At Canon City, having been found
guilty by a jury In the Criminal
Court several weeks ago.