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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
BRONCHIAL COUGHS

When the bronchial tubes are af- fected with that weakening, tickling cough, they need innmediahe and sen- sible treatment. The breath seems shorter because of mrcUus obsruc. tons; usually fever Is present and your head jars with every ooegA. Your chest aches and the inhaznzsaar ton often spreads to the lungs.
 The food-tonic that has proven aas worth fDr forty yezrs-1 Scott'S ExH@ sion. It drives out the nnA6 vRAirA is the root of the t1orhle, and cEus-ans the cough by aiding the healise process of the enfeeb5ed membranes
 If you arc troubled vSEh bronchitis or know an afflicted friend, always r member that Scott's Erulsaor buii6s sEsngth whi1e relieving the trouhfe.
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Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
MYSTIC
Citizens of West Mystic Oppose Car rier Service, Which Would Do Away with Post offiee-CIub and Personal Notes,

The petition for the extension of the letter carrier service to include a number of the residences Of West Mus tic and vicinity which has been in circulation here for several weeks. has been sent to the post office department and will probably be acted upon short ly Prior to this by several weeks, a petition was sent in signed by the patrons of the West Mystic post c5- flee asking that no change be made in the service which would be detrimental to their interests. If the petition for letter carrier service from Mystic Of fee were only out for the purpose of
 benefiting a few of the residents near New London road and West Mystic avenue and would not result in any interference with the present mail ser vice at West Mystic post office. no one
 in West Mystic locality would have any complaint to make. The oppoSi-
 ton arose from the fact that an at carrier service for West Mystic and thus do away with tfre. West Mystic
 post office. This is a. matter which the ratronS Of the West Mystic office expressed themselves in the petition sent to Washington . few weeks ago.
 Mems Club Entertained.
 There was q. large attendance at the
 meeting of the Mems club held in Gil
 bert hall Monday evening. It was an open meeting and the members had
 the privilege of bringing their friends. The speaker was Herbert 4. Clark of Boston, humCrist, musician and sing CT. 4 fine high class entertainment was furnished
 Monday Club Meets. Miss Harriett Fish entertained the members of the Monday club at her home or Burrows street Monday aft ernoon. A fna program was carried out. Surprise Party. Miss Alice Smith was given a pleas ant surprise at her home on Denison avenue Saturday. evening. Music and games were enjoyed and refreshments were served. Tn $. B. \. quartette renderd sevraI slections. Among those Edwards, R. Lewis, E. Walsh A. Walsh, E. Gill. E. Gill, NJ. Hirst. F. MacQUarie, Alive Smith. and Messrs. ". Walsh. J. Tedford. E: McClare, J. Hirst, J. Smith, W. Mack, F. Bran i i1isan, J Crosby. E. Tire. F. Bur dick. Fl. Main, D. r. Wilson, J. Mac Quarrfe.
 Local Jottinas. Mrs. Henry E. Moves has, returned from 9 visit in NestfteId. Mass MT. and Mrs. Carl Schofeld have re- l turned to. Guilford after a few days stay in town. The Misses Adams have returned to Boston after q, visit. with Rev and
 Mrs c. T Hatch.
 Haven after few days visit with his family here.
 Miss Emily North Murphy has re- turned to Providence after a visit to her parents. Mfr. and Mrs. William Murphy.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
EWET CITY
Republicans Carry Ticket in Annual
 Borough .EEeetior-Klps's Daughters Invited te Norwich Meeting.

The annual Borough election was held Monday. afternoon; the polls open ing at 7. and closing at s with the fol- lowing result:
 puoiican-Bursess Horace Myott. 30S; clerk, William IT. CruT1h, 2Ss; treasurer, William T. Crun1b, 2SS: aS- Sessor, John H. Tracy, 20o; tax col lector. Louis Gingras. 2o9; bai1ift, Louis W. Michaux,' 200: auditor, George H. Prior, 20S.
 Democratic-Burgess AIbertus c. Burdfck, 1SS; clerk, Edwin NJ. Gray, IF; treasurer. Edwin M. Gray, 121; assessor. Marcus H. Driscoll. f42; tax collector, Shepherd Brown, 1S9; bailiff, Arthur LeClaire,' 149; auditor, John A.
 The borough officials for the year now stand:
 Warden Arthur NJ. Brown: bur gesses. Horace Myott. zAlbertus:C. Bur dick, Frank E. Robinson and Joseph Bryant; clerks and treasurer, William T. Crumb; assessors, John Fl. Tracy and Marcus Driscoll: collector. Louis G1ngraS;. 1paiiift, Louis ". ,Aicnaux; auditors, c. H. Prior and J. A. Hour igan.
 Mrs. E. W. Potter of New Haven is the guest of Mrs Charles F. Gardner for a week
 Wretehed Walking.
 Pedestrians on Monday would have been glad to see the former butter crossing boards in place once more. It was almost impossible to find d suitable spot to cross the street and when the plunge was made it was a case of sink or survive.
 Invited to Norwich.
 Fhe Kings Daughters circles of Jewett City have been invited to att tend the open meeting of Norwich City union at Trinity Methodist church, Norwich, tonight.
 Borough Briefs.
 The Won1an's Missionary society of the Congregational church meets at Mrs. J. C. Hawkins this afternoon.
 Miss Belle Hogg, William and Rob ert Hogg, Helena and Robert Marrow, were in Lisbon on Sunday to attend the funeral Of their cousin. the son of NIT. and Mrs. Augustus Hoelck.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
NO COMPLETE INDEPENDENCE
 FOR THE PHIL iFP1NE ES
Until United States Deems the People
 Are Fitted TherefoP.

Washington, Jan. 26>-A promise of complete independence for the Phil ippines when. fin the judgment of the United States the people of the is- lands shall be fitted therefor is con- tained in a revision of the preamble to the pending bill to enlarge the self government of tfe FiEpiuos, adopted today by the senate committee.
 The text of the preamble as now drafted, follows:
 ''Whersas, it is desirable to place in o1e hands of the people of the Philip pines such an increasing control of their domestice affairs as can be given them without in the meantime, impair- Ing the sovereignty of the United States, in order that, by the use and exercise of popular franchise and gov ernlnental powers. they may be the better prepared fully to assume the re- responsibilities and enjoy all the priv ileses of complete independence, which it is the purpose of the United States to grant. when. in the judgment of the United States, the people of the Phil ippine islands shall he fitted there foRT'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
GIRLS! CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR
 NO DANDRUFF--25 CENT DANDERINE

Besides beautifying the hair, one aD- pEcation of Danderine dissolves every particle of dandrlff; invigorates the scalp, stopping itching and falling hair.
 Danderine is to the hair what fresh showers of rain and sunshine are to vegetation. It goes right to the roots, invigorates and strengthens them Its exhilarating, stimulating and life-pro- ducing properties cause the hair to grow long, strong and beautiful.
 You can surely have pretty, soft, Iustrous hair. and lots of it, if you will just get a 25 cent bottle of Knowlton's Danderine from any drug store or toilet counter and try it as directed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
PL.ANFIELD
Earnest Workers Preparing Box to Send Seuth-EndeaVorers Visit Cam SerburV

The Earnest Workers met with Miss Helen Gallup Saturday afternoon. Ow- ing to the severe storm, the attendance was small, but considerable work was accomplished. A social hour followed the regular meeting. The girls are pre- pairing box to send to a school for colored girls in the south.
 Mrs. s. B. Carter, who has been seri- ously III the past week, is improving.
 SeiectTnan CofHey was out Sunday after being confined to the house for three weeks by an injury to his leg.
 At Canterbury Meeting,
 Twenty one from here went to Can listen to an address by MT. Nicholas of New Haven, state president of the Christian Endeavor society. The meet ing opened with singing. The leader of the Christian Endeavor society at Canterbury Plains read a psalm: Mrs field Christian Endeavor society, offer ed prayer; there was a. solo by Mrs. Herbert Graves; the leader of the Can terbury Green society introduced the state president, MT. Nicholas, who gave a talk on the work of the Christian End eavor society. This was followed by a solo by Miss Edith Williams: song by The Junior Endeavor society. recently formed in the Canterbury church; address by. Rev. MT. Lakin, pastor of the Plainf1eld church, and by Rev. MT. Sperli, pastor of the church at Canterbury Plains; closing song and benediction, followed by introductions and handshaking. The church was well filled and the local people felt glad to be among the number present
 The Christian Endeavor meeting at the Congregational church was omitted Sunday evening because of the visit to Canterbury. in the: afternoon There was preaching at z o'clock as usual
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Local Laeanies.

Thomas E. Brown, chief of police, has sent out descriptive cards to the police of Rhode Island and Connecticut of the Cecco boy who has been miss ing from his home in Westerly for nine days.
 The Pawcatuck fire department offl- cials wart if known that the NoTo- Sroski-Lahn fire was fought without the assistance of the Westerly fire de- partment. It was not deemed nec- essary to call for aid.
 Miss GIenua Ennis and Miss Bessie Fenelon have been engaged to teach in Bradford and Miss Bessie West will teach in North Stonington. All are recent graduates of The Rhode Island State Normal school
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
STOP WASHING HAIR! TRY THIS! MAKES HAIR GLOSSY, SOFT
 AN6 ABUNDANT.

Surely try "Danderine Hair Cleanse" if you wish to immediately double the beauty of your hair. Just moisten a cloth with Danderine and draw it carefully through your hair, taking one small strand at a time, this will cleanse the hair of dust, dirt or any excessive oil-in a few min- utes you will be amazed. Your hair will be waYy, fluffy and abundant and possess an incomparable softness, lus- tre and luxurisnce.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
AusTRo- o-HUNGARIAN
 SUCCESSES IN BUKoWiNA.
Have Given Hard Blow to Russian
 Prestige There.

Berlin, Jan 25, by Wireless to Say ville L. I.---NeWspaper despatches from Vienna say that the AustrO- Hungarian successes in -BulkoHina have had a strong political effect in Rumania- they having given q hard blow to Russian prestige there. The reported victory is regarded in Vienna, according to the despatches, as ending for a. long time Russian offensive movements in Bukowina~ and preventing all further attempts to invade Pennsylvania The russian losses at Kirlibaba are report cd to have been very heavy
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
ANOTHER VICTIM OF BLOWOUT
 ON CRUISER SAN DIEGO
Casualty List Now Stands Six Dead
 and Seven Injured.

On Board U. $. $. San Diego. Jan. 25, La Paz. Mexico, by wireless to San Diego, Calif.-Darrel L. VaTnardo of Port Arthur, Texas, a fireman, died today of burns received last week in q freroon blowout or the cruiser San Diego. The casualty list now stands six dead and seven injured. A board of inquiry is Investigating the accident. Varnardo's body will be sent north to the Mare Island navy yard by the first ship.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
VESSELS IN DISTRESS
 OFF VIRGINIA COAST
Unidentified Schooner Yacht Breaking
 Up on Diamond Shoals.

Norfolk. Va, Jan 25.-Reports to- day from Diamond Shoals said that an unidentified schooner yacht stranded there, was breaking up. High seas have prevented life savers from going to the vessels aid.
 A wireless message from the revenue cutter 1tasca said the cutter was still standing by the Italian steamer An selo Parodi, helpless because of coal shortage, fS4 miles east of Cape Hen ". The vessel will be lowed here when the weather n1oderates.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
COLCHESTER

William H. Button was a visitor in harlboro, Saturday.
 William EurgenYen has left town for a few days visit with friends in New York.
 The c. Y. P. $. gave an entertain ment in the chapel Friday evening. The program consisted of vocal and instrumental music. and sketches.
 4 number of the young people went by teams to Gardner Lake Friday eve ming to attend q. social dance in Dol beare's hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

Parties Tnpersenatina firemen did considerable thievine at the Woro- suski Lahn fire, Saturday night and it is probable that arrests will follow if the stolen goods are located. Cloth ing, dry goods, rubber boots. and many other articles were taken from the stores and carried away, not to places where they were stored for the benefit
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
TO FURNISH WORK FOR
 UNEMPLOYED IN BOSTON
Two Resolutions Providing for Total
 Appropriation Of S1ooooo.

Boston, Jan. 25.-Two resolves car rying a total appropriation of s100,- 900 to be expended in furnishing work for the unemployed in the construction of boulevards and parks in the metro politan district were voted today by the legislative committee on metro politan affairs.
 The measures will be sent to the committee on ways and means for concurrent action.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Gasolene Fumes Caused Death,

Dracut Mass, Jan. 25.-Gasoline fumes escaping from a nautomobile caused the death of AdeIbert B. Bryant q carriage manufacturer, today. MT. Bryant's body was found on the floor of his garage.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
To Solve Problem of Higher Ocean
 Ereiaht Rates.

Galveston, Texas, Jan. 25.-To solve the problem of higher ocean freight rates for itself, a local cotton firm to- day announced 1t has purchased the American steamers Leelana.w and Fv- elyn. Both will be loaded with cotton for Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
RUSSIAN MOVEMENT
 TO THE NORTH OF WARSAW
Of Considerable Size in the Neigh.
 horhood of PrzssnYsz.

Berlin, Jan. 25 Cby wireless to Lon don, / D. m.)-Offlcial reports from the German army headquarters indi- cate that there is in progress a Rus sian movement of considerable size to the north of Warsaw, in the neighbor- hood of Przasnysz. German military critics are at a loss to predict whether this movement means that the Rus sia1s are proceeding on a new plan of campaign. It is pointed out that all Russian attempts to advance in this region hitherto have been re- pulsed. The Russian forces now in Prussia, according to the general opinion, will find it impossible to ad- vance further.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Life Sentence for Civil War Veteran

Augusta, Maine, Jan 25-Francis A Nannah, a Civil war veteran, was given . life sentence in state prison today. for the murder of Edward P. Hardy. at Togus, in March, 1913 Van nah was convicted year ago, after his sanity had been determined. The delay in imposing sentence was caused by legal techn:caIities over the Su- perior courts Jurisdiction.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Won1an's Body Found Floating or
 LakA

Orange. N. J., Jan. 26.-The body of Mrs. Walter Breck, who left her home in West Orange December 4th and for whom a country wide search was conducted, was found floating on the surface of 8 lake in Orange Park. She had been dead for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

hotel which has been run by NJ. and Mrs. E. N. Grfanger has been closed. Mrs. Granger has gone to Springfield to be a guest in the home oP her broth sr MT XlnlrF.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
The City of Norwich
 Gas and Electrical Dept. 321 Main St., Alice Building

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus mess before the public, there Is no medium better than through the zdA ve-Ess9nR colu1sns cE ThA Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26
Russian puna to Resume sit4fnqs

Petrograd, Jan. 25.--ImperiaI ukases issued today fixed January 30 as the date for the reopening of the session Of the council of state, and February 9 as the day when the sittings of the Dunla shall be resumed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-01-26

Switzerland is a heavy importer of American apples.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24

a'who PaysG Gem Theatre Friday
night,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Asleep at the Switch.

Hiram Topp, the man Friday" at
the Woodson & Jackson Pharmacy
says he's not goin' to sleep no more
when that man Carson am round
Monday Morning Hiram finished
his odd jobs and found a nice quiet
place to rest, going to sleep. Mgr
Carson borrowed a shot gun from
Mr.. Jaeger and proceeded to wake
Hi-he awoke. 1t is said that he
came out of his slumber ringing
wet When asked if he was scared
said: Boss, what you talkin bout,
course Use was scared. Done thot
dem dere dutchmens was raidin' dis
here town." Hiram came awful
close to being scared into white
man and anothrr experience like
this will just about do the trick.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Farmers Wearing Smile

The gloomy, blue look noticed on
the farmers faces the past week has
almost entirely disappeared and
they are feeling fine. old Sol" has
made his appearance good and
proper this week. allowing MIR.
Farmer to get in the corn fields and
commence blowing, while others
have hitched their teams to the
clickety-clicks and are cutting the
wheat at a great rate. The yield
in this community will not be as
great as at first anticipated but it
will not be very far off. Ten days
more sunshine and prosperity will
be here in full blast.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Paris Has Cyclone.

Leave to these small size cities
to keep in the limelight at any
cost. Paris, County seat of Mon
roe County, was visited by an un-
welcome visitor (cyclone) Thurs
day night and have since been
suffering from free advertising.
Along about seven o'clock Mr.. Cy-
clone knocked at the door of Paris
and entered without bid, doing
considerable damage and making
the citizens hunt their cellars. Sew
eral buildings were unroofed, name
ly. the |. o. 0. F. hall. a livery
stable and several barns and small
er buildings. A corner of the Doc
ley hotel was lifted away and de-
molished while the two large amphi-
thetres at the fair grounds were COM
pletely destroyed. Several persons
were struck by falling timbers, etc..
although, we are glad to ay, none
suffered any serious injury. The
property loss is estimated to be in
the neishborhood of $4,000. partly
covered by insurance.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Takes Grant Agency.

The Mouroe City Auto company
this week accepted the agency for
the Grant auto company and now
have one of these fine cars on dis
play. The Grant e" is the latest in
automobiles having all the up-to-
date contrivances and is a dandy to
look at. Mr. George of the Monroe
City Auto company. went to Han
nibal last Thursday and drove the
car home and says it is a fine run
ner and one that anybody would be
proud of. Monroe City garages
have the agencies for several good
cars and there is no use of going
out of town to buy car.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Going Out Of Business

Anderson & Fields, who have
been in the dry goods business here
for the past few months have de-
cided to 90 out of business and are
putting on a gigantic price reducing
sale. selling their entire stock at
wholesale prices. These gentlemen
are both good business men and the
people hereabouts are sorry to see
them retire. Mr.. Anderson wants
to give more time to other work
which will be more renumerative
and for this reason the dissolution
of partnership and the abandoning
of the store has been agreed on.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Ice Plant on Short Shift.

The Monroe City Artificial Ice
Plant. owned and managed by Nc
Farland Brothers, is running on
short shift these days. Last year
at this time the plant was running
night and day and they were unable
to supply the demand. many whole
sale orders from other towns being
turned down. They are manufac-
turing from S five to 7 tons per
day now, and last year the output
was in the neighborhood of 14to 16
tons. The cool weather Missouri
is experiencing may be making it
hard on the ice man. but it is help
ing the consumer.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Voluntary Bankrupt.

Reed X. holland who for several
years has been in the harness bust
ness here last Friday filed pap ers
through his attorneys Meriwether &
Meriwether, in the U. S. Court at
Hannibal. entering voluntary bank
ruptcy. and was adjudged bank
rupt by the court MIR. holland is
an upright and industrious young
man and well liked by everyone
hereabout and it is hoped that he
will soon be able to recover from
the financial embarrassment and
again enter the field of business
within the gates of Monroe City.
Get your share of the bargains at
the closing out sale. Anderson &
Fields.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
WatermeIons in Town.

Mark C. Hawkins received a
shipment of watermelons Wednes-
day morning. the first of the sea-
son. The entire lot was sold before
the colored population knew they
were in town and now keen disap-
pointment is felt by the African de-
pendants. Mr.. Hawkins promises
to have another shipment in a few
DAYS.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Has Not DAMAGED Potatoes

The recent hard rains evidently
did no damage to the potatoe crop
if the one presented to the Demo-
crat Tuesday is fair sample. T.
T. Ellington investigated the pota-
toe outlook in his patch Tuesday
morning and dug one hill, taking
therefrom several potatoes of good
size and one large one which when
placed on the postoffice scales, tip
ped the beam at seventeen ounces.
MIR. Elliston says he believes this to
be only a fair sample and that it is
the largest potatoe ever raised in
this section. considering that the
date of digging was June %.
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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
The Broken Coin.

Opening night Tuesday July 9th
The last install ment Of Elaine with
the first Of Broken Coin. 4 reels.
with beautiful souvenirs given on
opening night. These souvenirs
alone are worth the admission price.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Card of Thanks.

l wish to thank my friends for
their kind assistance in the Auto
mobile contest and also the kind
words some have spoken.
\ Sincerely,
Susie Corcoran.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
The Broken Coin.

Opening night Tuesday July 9Th
The last instaIlment Of Elaine with
the first Of Broken Coin. a reels.
with beautiful souvenirs given, on
opening night. These souvenirs
alone are worth the admissionprice.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24

Worlds RIrths and Deaths.
The average death rate through,
out the world IL 81 a minute, and ths
average number Of births In the same
period IL 20.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-06-24
Dog Tax.

Now due and must be paid at
once to Geo. W. Tompklns. City
Clerk. 7. B. Hayden,
6-24 Marshal.