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Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20

s The meetings being held in the church under the leadership of Evan = gelist W. F. Newton are well attend ed Mir. Newton Is the guest of M. O. Chapman and family this week. E. Turkeys Scarce. r
 7 Turkeys are scarce in this section, with the exception of Thomas Wheeler, who raised over forty. Fifty cents per pound appears to be the prevail ing price to be paid for Thanksgiving birds.
 Henry Johnson of Norwich has been visiting M. O. Chapman and family,
 Miss Cecile Palmer spent Sunday at her home here.
 Mrs. Harris Boardman Harris and Juliet Boardman were guests at George Wheeler's in Stonington over the weekend.
 Supervisor Swift was at the Hill school Wednesday.
 Mrs. Prentice Miner visited Thurs day at B. G. Palmer's.
 Arthur Cody has moved his family to Mrs. Harlan Browns house which was recently vacated by Sheffield Douglass. Carey E. Maine IT,. who was badly injured by a falling tree last week is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
OLD MYSTIC
Funeral of Amos B. Taylor Held Friday -R. Y. P. U. Supper Clears $2s- Boys Reach Cuba.

Amos B. Taylor died Tuesday in his 91st year. Death was due to the gen. eral breaking down due to age. He is survived by four children, Mrs. Arthur Parton of New York city, Mrs. Simeon Gallup of Old Mystic, Mrs. Frederick E. Dewhursr of Chicago and Henry Tay- Tor of Providence. His brother. John A. Taylor, of Old Mystic, also survives him. The funeral was held Friday at Il o'clock in the Baptist church, of which MT. Taylor was senior deacon, and for long time member The services were conducted by Rev. Fred E. Coburn, pastor of the church, who was assisted by Rev. William Craw- ford, pastor of the Old Mystic Meth odtst church, and by Rev. Osmer G. was in the family plot in Elm Grove cemetery.
 B. Y. P. U. Meeting.
 The Baptist Young Peoples union held the regular monthly business meeting and social Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Maurice B. Caswell. After the business session, music and were served.
 The United Workers of the Meth odist Episcopal church met Wednes- day at 2 p. m. in the parish house.
 Led Revival Service.
 Rev. William Crawford, pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal church, led the revival service held Monday even- ing in the Methodist Episcopal church Mystic.
 Chicken Pie Super.
 The Baptist Young Peoples Union served a chicken pie supper Wednes- day evening in the church parlors from 6 to 8 o'clock. The attendance was large. The proceeds amounted to over $26.
 J. B. Newhard of New York city was here a few days since, at the witch hazel distillery.
 Dr. and Mrs. Wyette Simpson. who are spending their honeymoon in New York city are guests of Mrs. simpson'e brother and sister, MT. and Mrs. Ju- Han H. Hanks of that city.
 Arrives at Cuba.
 Mir and Mrs. Albert Burrows have received word of the safe arrival al Leeds Burrows and his friend, Harold Ferguson, who will be employed on one of the large sugar plantations. ,- . Brief Local Notes.
 Mrs. Arthur. Partin of New York and Mrs. Frederick Dewhurst of Chicago arrived at the Taylor homestead last by the serious illness of their father, Amos B. Taylor, who died Tuesday
 Miss Florence Phillips has returned to Fitchville, after visit to Mrs, Maurice B. Caswell.
 Shepard K Haines of Long Island is spending his vacation at the home of MT. and Mrs. Prentice A. Williams of Quoquetaug Hill farm.
 Mrs. Emerla Walbridge, who has
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

Frank Flames has moved from White Oak farm to the Hazard farm in West Greenwich, R. I.
 Mrs. James DiXon's health continues to improve. She expects to be able to go out soon.
 Luther Tanner is caring for Miss Grace Lamphear's cattle and poultry at White Oak farm, at present
 Mrs. Harrison Brown, who has been visiting at the home of her brother, H. M. Wilcox, returned to her home in Exeter, R. l., Sunday.
 Miss Marion E. Blakeslee spent the week end with Miss Bertha Lewis at Voluntown.
 William H. Dawley killed coon re- gently.
 Earl Davis has moved his sawmill to the Andrew Douglas farm to saw the timber recently purchased by Clark Congdon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
GARDNER LAKE

Ars. Everett Willis, who has been i'll, is much improved.
 Miss Alice Avery of Lebanon Is the guest of Mir and Mrs. Everett Willis.
 Henry Harris was a New London visitor Thursday.
 Elmer Abel is helping Harry Rey- holds with the carpenter work lon the Bland Tavern.
 Miss Lois V. Latimer was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Merton A. Latimere, November 13.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. W. Hanney and family were weekend guests of MT. Eanncy's brother, T. H. Hanney of Waterford. 1.-The trip was made in T. H. Hanney's new automobile.
 Mrs Charles Gardner was a caller a. Point Comfort Lodge one day the past week
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
HAMBURG

Mrs. Ellen Palmer returned last Monday from a visit with her daugh- ter in Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Robert Jewett, Roscoe Jewett and Mrs. James Lord attended the funeral of Charles Lester in Norwich Wednesday.
 Harold Reynolds came home from Hartford last Wednesday. Mrs. Rey- holds Is at the Hartford hospital, as- sisting in the care of their daughter, Eleanor. who Is still i'll.
 The teachers of the town attended the teachers meeting at Deep River last week Friday.
 Miss Carrie Bill is out in a new au- tomobile with Miss Marjorie Lord as operator.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
FTTCHVnLE

Jeremiah Lynch of Bridgeport spent the weekend at lis home here
 Mrs. Charles Thompson of Willi- mantle spent Tuesday with relatives in this village.
 Joseph Marra is passing a few days with his uncle. William Glassbrenner at Gardner Lake.
 MT. and Mrs. Chapman and children Bernice and Heen, of Franklin are visiting Mrs. >Chapman's parents, Mir. and Mrs F. H. Thompson
 Mrs. A. D. Winchester has returned after spending several days with rel atives in New London.
 Mrs. William Hopkins of Norwich was recent visitor with friends in this village.
 Mrs. Eleanor Donovan of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
LEONARD BRIDGE

The Busy Bee society met with Mrs. Fred O. Brown Saturday afternoon and worked on aprons for a sale. s Rev. George Marsh of the Hartford E Theological seminary preached at the Exeter church Sunday in the absence of Rev. E. o. Mead
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Spencer spent Wednesday in Norwich.
 Mrs. Mary Sweet and Mrs. Wealthy Reed of Lebanon spent Sunday after noon at Mrs. Albert G. Kueeland,s.
 c. J. Holmes was Colchester visitor recently. .
 Miss Ruth Lombard spent the week end with friends at WilIimantie.
 MT. and Mrs. Brunette w. Cummings
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
LIBERTY HILL

MT. and Mrs. Gilnac and son Ray mond, and daughter, Mrs. Edith Saun- Ilers, of Hartford, were visitors at Calmere, Sunday.
 There was a Harvest supper and entertainment at the hall Friday eve ming.
 Miss May F. Bass is visiting her aunt Mrs. I. George Clark.
 Mrs. Winthrop Davoll is in New York for a few days.
 Mrs. William H. Peckham and Mrs. William Watson were callers here Thursday.
 Mrs Charles Goodrich and son Charles are visiting her parents in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20

and children of South Manchester were at Mrs. Ida s. Cummings recently.
 F.. J. Brown was a recent caller in Norwich.
 Rev. and Mrs. Elwell o. Mead, Louis Peckham, MT. and Mrs. Otto A. Nettle- ton and daughter, Miss Grace E. Net tleton, Miss Lavinia P. Kneeland, David Walsh and Miss Annie Clifford were in Willim&htic Friday. 2 Mrs. Rexford E. Cummings and daughters, Shirley and Hazel, spent the week end with Mrs. Cummings sister, Mrs. Amos Lillie, of Lebanon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
LEDYARD
Grange Holds Annual Supper ane Sale Turkey Raisers' Eyes on the Bulletin Prizes.

Ledyard Grange held it's annual supper and sale in the vestry of the Congregational church Friday eve ninG A veriety supper was served Joseph A Clark auctioned of the va rious fancy articles, which brought good sum from supper aud sale. god sum from supper and sale.
 D. D. Taylor, who has been i'll k able to be out.
 Appraisers of Standish Estate.
 Charles A. Gray of Ledyard and Charles B. Chapman of Norwich have been appointed appraisers on the es- tate of the late Moses K Standish.
 Mir. and Mrs. James D. Miner d North Stonington were Sunday call- CTS in town
 After Bulletin Prizes.
 There are several fiocks of nice turkeys in Ledyard. The Bulletin prize has been awarded to some of the Ledyard farmers in the past This year Billings T. Avery. Isaac G. Geer, Charles A. Gray and Miss Catherine Lee have their eyes on the prize. Some nice turkeys will be carried into the Norwich market from Ledyard the coming week.
 MT. and Mrs. Isaac c. Geer were v eek-end visitors with Mir. and Mrs. Charles Starr of New London Home from Stamford. Mrs. Russell Gallup, who has been absent for a long while with her daughter in Stamford. has returned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
ROAD SOCIETY

Mir. and Ms. N. Stanton Gates of New York have been visitong Mrs Phel,e Ford the past week.,
 Mrs. Juliet Bcardman of Pendleton Hill, Mrs. Charles Hilliard of North Stonington. and Mrs. Frank Lathror ef Norwich, who recently returned from San Francisco. were recent vis- itorS at George yaheeIer's.. ..... 2 4 number from here attended the missionary meeting held at Mystic Congregational Parish house Thurs day.
 Mrs. Marcia Stanton entertained ali dinner Friday. Miss Hannah Miner and Miss Grace Miner \
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
NORTH LYME

Mir. and Mrs. A. F. Hewitt and Mrs Frances Merritt of Groton vis- ited friends here Sunday
 c. R. Tiffany. MT. and Mrs. Lucius Maltbie of Wahingford were callers here Sunday. Mrs. William Sisson returned home with them for a few days visit with her brother
 John Chapman has moved his saw mill to M. J. Stark's timber lot, which was burned over last spring.
 Mrs. George Hubbell of westvilIe was a weekend visitor with Miss Emily Stark.
 Miss Emily Stark, Mrs. Minnie Durkin, Mrs. Erwin Rogers, Mrs W. NJ. Sisson Jr., and children, visited at G. H. Strong's Monday.
 Mrs J. W. Stark entertained the members of the sewing circle We'd nesday afternon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
LEFFNGWELL.

Mir. and Mrs. S. c. Beebe and daught- CT, Gladys, and MT. Card of Norwich visited MT. and Mrs. E. E. Reynolds Sunday. s
 Andrew Johnson and family o1 Norwich hss'e moved into the Deitz house, now owned by MT. Johnson.
 William Wilson who is repairing the Deity house spent Sunday at his home in Norwich.
 Miss Emma Johnson of Oxoboxo was a recent visitor at Mrs. E. E. Rey- noldss'.
 Walter Mahoney of Colchester spent few days this week with Rarry Pal. mer.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20

At the Congregational church Sun day the pastor, Rev. c. L. French preached from Rev. S.15-16.
 Jordan Pastor Speaks.
 At a meeting held under the aus pices of the C. B. society in the church Wednesday evening of last week, Rev. w. F. wolfenden, pastor of the Baptist church at Jordon, and president of the New London c. D. union, was present and gave an ad- dress. Some twelve members of the choir of the Uncasville M. E. church were present and furnished music.
 The attendance was about forty.
 Harry W. Atwood and family were in New London Sunday visiting MT. Auwood's sister and husband, Mir. and Mrs. Walter Dolbeare.
 Met at Parsonage.
 The Ladies Social union met We'd nesday with Mrs. c. l.. French at the parsonage.
 Mrs. H. w. Atwood entertained her
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
MOHEGAN

Fred. Sagan and Mss Florence Shot of Wallingford spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. William Church.
 Mrs. Dolbeare and Mrs. Avery were in Norwich Town, Thursday.
 Mrs. Denison Davis of Mystic was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Hunter. Sunday.
 Lemuel Fielding of Norwich was in this place Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Mason of New Lou- don called on friends here Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20


 leEts & Miss Ella Rosenlur1d and Sunday ychooi pupils gave an entertainment D the chapel of the Baptist church on Friday evening. A play entitled Aunt Hatildas birthday Party was given. pandy was on sale. The affair was yell attended and ths proceeds grati- ying. They ,iwilI be devoted to the Christmas tree fund which was start ld some weeks ago by Mrs. Land ll1ere and her class. The sum now saised is nearly fifty dollars.
 Teachers, Meeting.
 The monthly teachers meeting was leld on Friday afternoon in the Pal E. Wheeler conducted the meeting. Miss Carrie Comstock has been the suest of relatives Ein Providence. JameA Karans has returned to his rome in SprinEaeId. 5, I James P plsSsa gss sapsTntenssns w Sss of pending a week at his home in New fork states has returned.
 A new VictTola has been purchased " the pupils of the 10th district Uncasvillej and on Wednesday after loon a sale sof cake, ice cream and oward paying for tue victrola.
 Men have been at work on the ridge across the Oxoboxo stream near he Palmer Bros. Go. mill making re-
 AnnuaI Sale.
 The Ladies Aid society, of the Bap- tst church held their annual sale of ancy articles. quilts. vegetables, fruit md jellies with chicken pie supper in .alrner Memorial hall. Wednesday fternoon and evening Mrs. Ray Voodmansee the society's president, .as in charge of the supper. Miss ,:a sss- s-z-e--Ss
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS

day after several days stay at Palm ertown.
 Arthur Botham of New York, who has been visiting here for two weeks returned home Saturday.
 Mrs. Edwin Gay, who has been suI- fering recently from a shock, is slowly improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20

daughter, Alice, of Raymond Hill, and Mrs. Ambrose Sullivan of Trading cove. Mir. Sullivan was a guest at dinner.
 Mir and Mrs E. L. Thompson and little son. Clinton, left Wednesday morning for a few days visit at the home of Mrs. Thompson's parents, MT. and Mrs. H. B. Turner of Lake Ko- nomOc.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20

was the guest of Miss Teresa Mo Manus, Sunday.
 Thomas Foley Jr. has left town fol lengthy stay in Boston.
 Miss Della Collins of Norwich has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Thomas Haley.
 Mrs. Tyler Winchester of Williams vile spent Tuesday with friends ir tue village.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
ASHWHLETT
Local Man Again Feels Effect of Liz-
 ard Bite.

Owing to the illness and death of his wife, MT. Ravens did not move until this week.
 The family of L. Weltin moved this week to Norwich, where MT. Weltin is employed.
 The family of MT. Cobleigh is ex- pecting to move to New London this week
 Effect of Lizard Bite.
 G. Weltin. has another breaking out on his arm, where he was bitten by a lizard a while ago.
 Denison Caswell of Preston was q caller on friends in Yawbux Sunday. Nathan N. Main was in Norwich on business last week.
 Miss Beatrix Chesbrough of Ston- ington and Mir. and Mrs. Charles Horton of Wequetequock were recent guests of Mrs. Sarah Barnes and daus hter, Hattie.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
MANSFIELD

], Rev. W. E. Lanpheare of Hartford gave lecture on temperance here Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Della Champlin is visiting rel- atives in Clinton for a. few weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. George Gay of Had lyme are visiting the formers parents. MT. and Mrs. Edwin Gay, of Massa- peag.
 Mrs. RabeEt Chapel returnedsrsun-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
FRANKLIN

Mrs. Eliza Johnson and family have returned to their home in Norwich
 The Home Missionary society met with Mrs. George Avery, Thursay of last week, with a large attendance. The society worked for the Ladies' so- ciety for the coming sale
 Herbert Wheeler, who has been a patient at the Backus hospital for sev- eral weeks, has returned home.
 There will be a Thanksgiving ser- vice at the Franklin church Sunday morning
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
CLARK's FALLS
Funeral of Mrs. candaee Marion Maine
 Long an InvaIid-Personal Items.

Mrs Frances Maine has returned home after long visit with her aunt Mrs. Abbie Lewis, at Glasgo.
 Maurice Perry was in Canoncnet Wednesday. He was accompanied home by MT. and Mrs Mallory Maine.
 Edwin P. Chapman was in Westerly Wednesday.
 Richard Maine and Mrs, Arthur Maine were in town Wednesday.
 Robert E. Burdick of Provldence was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Palmer on Sunday. He came on his motorcycle.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
PENDLETON HILL

Evanselistie Meetings Turkeys Searee-Failins Tree. Injures Carey
 E. Maine,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
OAKDALE

Jordan Pastor Speaks Under Auspices of C. E. soeiety-SoeiaI Union Meets.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20
UNckSv1lLE

Christmas Tree Fund Nearly $50 Ladies Aid Society HeIds sale- St. Johns Pastor Preaching Ser. mons in Polish. si
Norwich bulletin., 1915-11-20

Mrs. Della Gallup was a recent calI- CT at Mrs. N. B. Lewis's.
 MT. and Mrs. Oscar Dugas visited in AttleborO Mass last week
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-02-18
How TO Live Long

Shun pastries and pies, get married.
work, walk plenty. live uprightly,
avoid excesses, don't worry, raise
plants, sleep plenty. get up when you
want, drink toddy every day, except
ing pastries, eat what you want.
With this formula you may be
healthy, wealthy and nonagena-
ian. So says Isaac Baer of st. Louis.
9O-year-old Ponce de Leon, the es-
sence of whose fount is contained i'm
the foregoing.
Never argue politics, style or re-
ligion. Sleep lots. Don't worry. Eat
what you like, except pastries. Get
up when you like. Be careful in
choosing your friends and work.
work, work"
with these additional planks in his
longevity platform, Baer expects to
see at least another pageant and mas
que in token of ST. Louis increasing
age and another style for women's
gowns with the coming of a saner
generation
With the keeping of these self-im-
posed rules and with the continued
interest that Baer displays in his
business ventures, 1t is safe to pre-
dict that his ambitions will be. partly.
at least, realized.
Pastries are menaces, poison of
the worst kind-that is, most heavy.
rich, indigestible pastries" SAYS Mr..
Baer yet we see the smartest of
EN- partaking of the richest of 'em.
When they learn to keep out of the
bake shops and into the air they will
have copied the old age beater him
self"
Baer' who is the father of four
sons and has several grandchildren.
enjoys thed istinction of being one of
the pioneer st. Louis settlers.
Hism ind Is clear; he reads without
the aid OF glasses, and he can hear
across the room almostp erfectly.
Further, Bear emphatically adds that
he Is firmly convinced that the regu-
lar habits Of man Of family are con-
ductiye to longevity.
With vehemence well worthy his
years he adds: ut isn't anything
young folks do that gets them started
in the race wrong 1T is what they
don't do"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-02-18
500 Reward. S1OO

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there il at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able TO cure
I'm all its stages, and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity.
Catarrh being II constitutional disease,
requires constitutional treatment. HaPs
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature i'm doing
Its work: The proprietors have 40 much
faith in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails 20 cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, f. j CHENEY IL CO.. Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists, zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-02-18


1t might be good scheme for every
couple to get married on the 18th of
the month. Then they would have
something to blame 1t on In later years.
When a man goes shopping with his
wife he Is either henpecked OF I'm love
with her.
Every clerk knows that If the boss
made the Office force undergo an eff
cheney examination the clerk would
run first and the manager last.
If we had to unbutton our overcoats
and get down into our pants pockets
to extend sympathy we would be as
stingy with sympathy as we are with
some other things.
The big difference between the pa-
rade put OF by n woman when she
starts downtown and the parade put
on by circus when it starts down
town Is that the circus paints the whole
wagon and keeps some of its mys-
terious attractions under cover.
Lots Of people who wouldn't work
for you for 81 per day are perfectly
willing to attend to your business for
nothing.
Father sometimes believes that the
reason why the baby doesn't yell any
longer than 1t does is because father
Isn't home any oftener than he Is.
What has become of the old fashion
ed bride. who was ashamed of her
store hair and hid 1t from her hus-
band?
Most women know that gambling is
wicked. But II eases her conscience n
whole lot IL her husband happens TO
win.
A man who has patience enough to
sit down for n year and a half and
color meerschaum pipe hasn't pa
thence enough to devote a minute and
a half to undressing one OF the chill
dren at night.
Some men are too thin blooded to
work In winter and too thick blooded
20 work I'm summer.
You never hear n winner boiler that
the cards were stacked
Common ordinary diseases like small.
pox will snuggle up TO you without
even asking your name. But a high
brow disease like kleptomania must
know your social status and see your
bank account before II will condescend
10 make your acquaintance.
Cheer up, The cost OF everything
else has gone mp. but happiness and
smiles and kind words are as cheap
ne ever
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-02-18
Pure Food In f4ef.

Drastic and novel measures against
food ALTERATIONS were taken By
Jacques DO Tourzel, seigneur Of
Ambert- In a decree issued in 1881
he directed that "a funnel shall bs
placed In the mouth Of any man or
woman convicted OF having sold wa
tered milk and the said watered milk
shall be poured down the funnel un.
I'll such time as doctor shall declare
mat tho culprit cannot DO made TO
swallow any more without danger Of
death" The seller OF impure butter
was TO be put in the pillory. when
the butter shall be crushed down
upon his head and shall remain there
until tho sun shall have melted e."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-02-18
Deus Elk MachIna."

The term deus ex machina," as
now used. is applied to the arbitrary
Introduction OF an incident or q per.
son In tragedy or comedy to remedy
some inartistic negligence in Its con.
struction. The term originated in an.
Client times, when the Greek poets, in
conformity with the NEUROLOGICAL be-
iiefs OF their age. brought about the
announcement OF their plots by the
intervention OF n god, who descended
upon the stage by a mechanical con-
trivance and abruptly settled what
ever difficulty barred the proper ter
mination OF a piece. The words are
Latin, and mean, literally, "a god from
the machinery"