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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
Saint Valentine.

St. Valentine was a good priest who lived in Rome many years ago. He was a martyr who suffered death be- cause he would not give up his re- ligion and worship the gods that the Romans worshipped
 His whole life was given to making other people happy. He used TO go about from house to house and. see his friends. Wherever there was sor- rev among his friends he would try to comfort them He fed the poor and conlforted the sick.
 This good man loved the children and they docked about him wherever he went.
 At last the good Valentine became too feeble to visit his friends. He de- cided to write letters, thinking they might do some good instead of his visits.
 Whenever he heard a friend was in need or sorrow he would send a letter full of love and good cheer.
 After the good priest died the peo- pie decided to keep in memory the dear good saint by sending letters on his day, the 14th day of February, to the ones they loved. These letters were called Valentine letters, and are HOW called valentines.
 WILLIE PELIkAN Age 10.
 West Williugton
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11

Three to six months, working four or five hours each day, are required in Ecuador to complete the best Pan anna" hats; but children will make two of the cheapest grade hats from undreSsed straw in a day. QuaIifica- tions such as patience, good eyesight, a q the skill acquired by years of ex- perience are necessary to produce the very bet grade of hats.
 British Honduras presents the in congruous picture of a natural green house, capable Of growing almost ev- cry ordinary edible people can de- sire, importing nearly all of it's food from oversea- It's natives know noth- ing whatever about agriculture.
 In 1918. the last year for which the official record is in, more than 1000 changes in name were allowed and de- creed by the probate judges of Maasa,- cilusettS.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
The Towee and the Cardinal.

One afternoon MT. Towee flew up in a. tree, where he met MT. Cardinal.
 MT. Towee greeted him with Q To wee! Towee!" or .. 'Chewink, Che
 Mr. Cardinal likewise answered 'Cheo -eLeo -chehoo -cheo-qr-qr- .qrr-r-r."
 MT. Towee put his head on one side, began to flap his wings and f1irt his tail and pert.
 How do you do? I am MT. Towee. have been scratching worms for my little ones I hope we can have a pleasant chat
 Indeed" said MT. Cardinal. 1T have had a long journey, and I really want 9 pleasant talk with you. MT. Towee, for am MT. Cardinal
 What a splendid red robe you have.' began the ToWee, although you really are like q. sparrow
 We cardinals do belong to the spar
 You are splendid fellow" con- tinued the Towee, but may ask where you are going?"
 T am going to the nortll-''
 What q wanderer you are. am certainly glad am not you. You may boast all you want, for there is a prize lad on your head for your beauty. You never go to safe places, for as l heard that the trees are bare and leafless in the north. Those things that are called people can discern you quickly enough and shoot you"
 Nonsense" said the Cardinal. T am in no danger, any more than your nest is. It is not built nicely enough to suit me. and is within reach of a snake any time. do not take any advice"
 Neither do T." said the Towee, haughtily, but I take no insults, so good evening"
 EVA ALPERIN, Age 1S.
 Mansfield Four Corners
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
FIaag uaed by WareI1ips-

In a large room called the flag life,' at Brooklyn navy yard, half q hundred skilled needle women and quite a few men are kept constantly at work. It is known as the naval flag making establishment
 Thousands of flags are required to supply the hundreds of vessels. Rolls of bright bunting are 1eaped every where and long lines of electrically driven sewing machines with women operators are busy putting the finish ing touches to American and foreign ensigns of many different sizes. The navy in addition to our flag has to keep a supply for every nation that has a coast line.
 Each battleship. cruiser. Sunboat or escort in the navy requires about 500 flags to fill it's flag lockers properly. Heaped up they make a. pile shoulder high twenty to twenty five feet long. The foreign flags are put in canvas bags bearing the name of the coun- try Stenciled on the end. Each flag has it's separate place i'll the flag locker. 4 quartermaster would be severely reprirnanded if one became misplaced.
 Uncle Sam pays about S3 500 to out- 1t each ship in the. service. The 1or- eign ensi g1s are all made 25 feet long and 13 fest wide. They are used
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Joseph Mirtl of West Wilmington: I have received the book Tom Swift and His Electric RuraboUt and thank you very much for 1T. I have read it and lt was very nice. 1 have two other Tom Swift books, Tom Swift and His Wizard Camera and Tom Swift in the Caves Of Ice. I think the Tom Swift books aIc fine.
 Grace BurriIi of Stafford Springs: Thank YOU very much for the prize book Camp Fire Girls Across the Sea This is the first book I have won Thank you, again.
 Mildred Weaver of Mansfield Depot: I thank YOU for tine nice prize book en- titled Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp.
 Winifred Briggs of Jewett City: Many thanks for my prize book eTlti- tied The Camp Fire Girls in the Out side Word, have read 1t almost through and ind 1t very interesting.
 Paul Maurice of Versailles: thank you very much for the prize beck you
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
Manhood of Abraham Lincoln.

A Abratanl Lincoln was a tall and awkward looking man at the age of 2l. He had little or no money and one of the first things he did was to split rails to pay for enough brown jean to make him q pair of trousers.
 He took whatever employment was offered him. He worked as a, farm - hand, as g, rall-splitter and as a clerk in q country store, Once. late in the evening, a. woman came to buy half q bound of tea. Lincoln weighed 1t out correctly, as he thought, and gave it to the woman, who paid him and went off. Next morning he found that he had put q four ounce weight on the scales He closed the shop and went 10 deliver the amount of tea which was que the woman: Such conduct soon won for him tho name of Honest Abe
 In the meantime he had begun the study Of law. All who knew him and really waited justice were glad to employ him, because they were sure he was honest. He never would say
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
The Boulder.

Dear Uncle Jed: 4 large, gray gran ite boulder is on our play ground in front of our schoolhouse It is seam ed and covered with moss and lichens The Hchens on the face of the boulder are nearly worn off by the children running up and sliding down. On the smooth side some one has carved their initials which are H. E.
 The boulder is faVorite hiding place for many school children.
 The children sometimes go up on the rock to eat their dinners in a little place that looks as if some one had chisled 1t out to sit in
 It is nearly covered with snow HOW and looks very pretty.
 AGNES AUSTIN, 4 Age F.
 Gales Ferry.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
A Snow Inaqe.

Two children asked their mamma. if she would let them out to play lit tie while in the snow.
 The mother said, "Yes, my dears. you may go out and play in the snow Tn children were much pleased and ran out to play.
 They at first made suowbaIIs, and they decided they would make a snow image. They worked very hard and in 3, very short while they had made 3 very nice snow image.
 When they had finished their work they would call their mamma to see what they had done.
 Their mamma, said it was very nice. Irene and Elizabeth were their names. Irene was nine years old and Eliza beth was seven. When they had fin ished their work they went into the house. They were very tired and hungry. It was very good exercise for them.
 MAY DANAHY, Age 12.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11

Abraham Lincoln WAS born in liar den county (low LaIne county) F'e''. F, 1909 When he was seven years old the family moved to the backwoods of Indiana He spent most of his boy hood life in hard labor. Until he reach ed manhood he continued this life and during this entire period he attended school for only one year.
 At nineteen he worked on 6. flat boat that went to New Orleans.
 At the age of twenty -one he moved to Illinois For a number of years he was variously. engaged as flat-boat- man, clerk, surveyor, postmaster and river pilot. He studied law ard served as a captain in the Black Hawk war.
 He was too poor to buy the books to study with so he borrowed them from g neighboring lawyer, reading them in the night and returning them in the morning.
 He was elected to the Illinois leg islature in 1894 and elected to con gress in 1648 and elected president of the United States in 1861.
 Lincoln was one Of the great men of modern times He possessed q rare vein of wit, was kind-hearted, wise, patient and honest No ruler of peo- ple performed his duty with more wisdom, or q loftier sense of respou- sibiiity than Abraham Lincoln.
 Amid the general reioicings over the end of the Civil war, the country was shocked on the evening of April II, 1865, by the news that President Lin coin had been assa ssinated.
 He was seated with his wife and friends in q box at Tord's theatre. when John Wilkes Booth entered the box from the rear and fred a pistol ball into the presidents head The unconscious president was carried to 8 house across the street where he died the following morning
 Booth was run down in Virginia and shot April 26. 1865, while resisting arrest.
 FRANK PARDY, Age 13.
 A9l.lz-i if11
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
Versailles,
Tho Story of My Life.

Dear Uncle Jed: I was born on Ezonk Hill, in 1905. 1 afterwards moved to Putnam. lived there about two years and then moved back to El1oAk where now live.
 l have a brother and sister. My brothers name Is Arthur and my sis- Cer's name is Laura.
 I am nine years old. I go to school and am in the fourth grade. My broth,r goes too. He is in the sec ond grade. I have about Q. mile to so to school It is a pleasant way and enjoy the walk.
 I had a happy Christmas getting quite a few presents.
 FLORENCE E. GALLUP.
 MooSup,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
A Snomv Dsv-

Dear Uncle Jed: We sat by the win dow and watched the snow failing.
 Soon some little birds flew down and began picking up the crumbs we threw out to them. After q while we went out coasting on the bis hill over be- youd the house.
 Johnny had a fine new sled for Christmas and he wanted to slide with it. All the boys liked Johnny's sled best and they wanted to slide first Johnny started but when he got abou half way down the hill he fell off He didn't hurt himself and he looked lik q. snowman when he got up, because he was all covered with snow.
 Soon after the sun came out and made the snow sparkle like diamonds
 GRACE BUREHLI4, Age 10.
 Stafford Springs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE
 ANAkEs.


 A popular American rhymer recently writing of Cheerfuiness said: Go down among the croaking boys and shame them with your cheerful noise!''
 It makes all the difference in the world to you and those about you what kind of . noise you make in this world
 T. IS not mentioned that Abraham Lincoln or George Washington ever sparled and grumbled, or said I cant | or I won't. Abraham Lincoln once walked several miles to correct d little mistake, and George Washington when compelled to keep a diary began so many of the days Bright and fair that it looked as if the sun was shining every day.
 The fact was every day seemed so good to George Washington when he was q boy that he didn't think it was necessary to watch the sky every day to see whether the sky was clear or overcast, since every day to his mind seemed bright and fair
 Since God makes every day, and all ne does IS perfect. every day ne makes $ full Of energy and promise, so it ought to be bright and fair in the minds or his children.
 IF we all. like Washington felt that every day was bright and fair we should nor be grulnbIirg quite So much about the weather.
 The careers of Washington and Lin coin shine with honesty, and as boys and men they were true and that Is what produces greatness in men and in women.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
The German Family in the Middle
 Ages

Ages.
 Many years ago all the German men were hunters. \ German hut stood in d little clearing in the woods. It was circular in shape with 2. matched roof and in the middle of the roof was a hole through which the smoke came out.
 The men were tall, strong looking, with long Iaxen hair and blue eyes. They wore mantIes of wool or fur. The women wore purple mantles Qr cloaks just like the men, but made CT linen. The mantles did not have any sleeves. The children were thinly clad for that cold climate
 The dinner consisted of NenisOn, milk thickened with acid ard fruit.
 The men sat at tables by themselves. They drank beer made by themselves from grain raised on their own lands Each family had to produce all it's own food.
 When the men did not hunt or were not called to battle they would get up late, take a. warm bath and sleep and eat the rest of the day.
 Sometimes they drank too much home made beer. Often they played games with their neighbors because they did not know what else to do. They couldn't read books because they did not have any; and # they had they couldn't read them because they did not know how to read
 \ Germans wife was far from idle. She took care of the house, the cIlil- dren, and had to till the land.
 Tn men honored their women and sought their advice in all important matters. In this they were far in ad- vance Of the Greeks and Romans.
 From these German tribes came the English, Dutch, Germans, Belgians and parts Of other nations.
 JOSEPH T. AITRTI,, Age r. Wset Wilmington.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11

whenever an American warship enters port of another nation.
 The most showy and expensive flags are those of foreign nations, although the United States has two flags that are close rivals namely the flags of the president and vice president.
 It takes q woman a month to make one of these flags.
 The presidents flag is blue ground with the coat of arms of the United States. The silk that is used costs $9 2 pound.
 The vice presidents flag is the coat of arms on a field of white. Both flags are made in two sizes, 10x14 feet and Sx4 feet.
 The largest flag is the United States ensign. No. l, which is S6x19 feet and costs S4c.
 JOHN EDWARD O'NEIL, Age Is.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
The indian TeIearapI1.

Dear Uncle Jed: The Indians did not use q. telegraph as We do. If tho Indians wanted to send 9 message the, sent it in this way: They would Tnak a, fire and when it blazed up they would throw an arrnful of green grass on it. They threw a blanket over t TOT minute Then quickly pulled it off. 4 great puff of smoke floateo in the air like balloon or ball,
 The other Indian who was watching for this knew what it meant. This could be seen for many miles.
 DELLA SHEA, Age 2. Versailles.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAkES.
Tine Chiekadee.

I am a little bird and my name is Chicka dee. am about five inches in length My back is asfy gray, head; back of neck and throat shining black, cheek pure white. The middle of my breast is white; sides and belly buIfy. I am a citizen of the eastern United States.
 I build my home in rotten tree or stump. I catch flies and dig with my bill to get the worms from the bark Of trees.
 When the winter comes and the trees are covered with snow and ice. kind people throw out food for me, for which I am very thankful. And when I come around your. house perhaps you may know me by my "Chickadee, Chickadee!"
 MARY RYBTC.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
POETRY.
The seaIe,s Valentine.

H6 bC9Ie BaIsFIGII5s There's a valentine dream for you to-
 night,
 ' brought from the Bogie- man; He's the kindest fellow you ever did
 see,
 And he carries Q. little white fan. He threw q valentine into the air. It was edged with fringe and lace; Guoth he: That's for the little fat boy Who screamed at sight of my face P The Bogie- man was erwerathed in
 smiles,
 As he waved that little white fan; Now take this valentine home" said
 he.
 And run as fast as you can."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
Rules for Young Writers.

l. Write plainly on one side or tle paper only. and number the pages. Use pen and ink. not pencil .,, g. Short and pointed articles Will be given preference. Do not use over 250 words.
 {. Original stories or letters only will be used.
 ,. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at tho bottom Of the story.
 Address all communications to Uncle Jed, Bulletin Office.
 'Wtatever you are-Be tfati
 Whatever you say-Be true!
 Straightforwardly act,
 Be honest--iu fact,
 Be nobody else but you.'
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
The Story Book.

The story book that mother reads, The one we love the best, Tells all about the baby birds, That have q cunning nest, h tells about-the chickens, too, And how they go to sleep; They fly SO high upon a perch, And there they dare not peep, If tells about tho butterflies, How everything must rest; And so God made g. night, you sec, Because he knew twas best!
 Wee Wisdom.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COUKT OF PROBA.'a IIE3i.p at Norwic4t. within and for the District Of Norwich, on the 10th day of Febru- Present2NELSoN J. AYLING. judge. Estate Of Grace NJ. Gallup. late of Norwich, in said District, deceased. Ordered That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring In their claims against said estate within six months from this date. by posting a notice to that effect, to- gether with q copy of this order, on the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and in the same Town, and by publishing Lne same once in a newspaper having circulation in said District ana make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy Of record.
 Astett: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
Cnasfinc.

Dear Uncle Jed: like to go coast ing. We have been coasting d lot. live on farm, so there are a lot of places to coast. Sometimes we coast on the big bill not far from our house. We go awful fast there. hope some of the other Wide-Awakes have as much fun as we do coasting.
 JOHN II. BURRILL, Age '.
 Stafford Springs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

1-Freida RstkeveI<e of Norwich. Three Little Women at Work.
 2-Wiliie PcIikan of West Wiling ton, Dearie Dot and the Dog.
 s-JosepF1 T. Mirti of West Willing ton. Rockers and His Chum.
 4-John o'NeiI of Norwich, \ Reg1- lar Tourboy.
 5-Msrsare4 Mc0ratf1 of Bo2ral1ville, Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch.
 6-Ra!pn Taylor of Lebanon, Ruth Fielding at Snow Camp.
 7-Frank Pardy of Norwich, Jack, the Runaway.
 S-AIice German of Versailles, Camp Fire Girls at Sunrise Hill.
 Winners of books living in the city may call at The Bulletin business of- ice for them at any hour after 10 a. m on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11

NoTICE-AIl creditors Of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersi gned at 23 Grove Street Nor wich Conn, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order.
 HERBERT W. GALLUP,
 febf1d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
STORIES OF PLACES.

police stepped in. Manchester Guardian
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
E WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
BOYS AND GIRLS DEPARTMENT

sent me I have read it through and found it very interesting.
 Frank E. Crooks of Norwich: I thank you very much for the prize book, From Office Boy to Reporter. It is very interesting, and I hope to write again soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
Captain Lawrence.

Captain Lawrence was Q brave sea aptain. He was commander of the ship Chesapeake. He fought brayeIv with the ship Shannon. In the midst of the fight the men saw him stagger and fall. He was shot and must soon die. They carried him tenderly from the deck to the cabin.
 Don't give up the ship," he said to his men.
 They took these brave words as the oattlecry.
 Don't give up the ship!" This has been a watchword for brave men and women ever since.
 When you have something hard to do struggle with 1t bray ely Do moi let it conquer you. Say to yourself. Don't give up the ship i"-Unsigned
 A Visit to the Capitol at Albany.
 4 visit to the capitol at Albany would certainly be of deep interest to everybody.
 Leaving New. York Central dspot,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
Abraham Lincoln.
MARY RYBTC.

Mansfield Four Corners.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
LETTERs ro uNcEE JEp.

Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-11
EnrTrT

Astett: FANNIE c. CHURCH,
 Clerk
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1915-05-11

Almost at the summit of this COM
handing point there are three springs
within a short distance of each other,
and each spring the fountain head of
a well know stream. The waters of
all wind their devious ways through
romantic scenery and aid in forming
the Green. Kentucky and Cumberland
rivers. These waters blend in
the Ohio, thence to the Father of
Waters" thence to their Eternity
the Sea.
From this Gap the road leads to the
Mills Springs battlefield some forty
miles distant. Designs for the CON
struction of a modern Road Side
lnn," especially equipped for the con
venience and accommodation of
tourists are being prepared.
The far-famed Crab Orchard
Springs. that bark back to the ante
bellum days, are still popular and
maintain their well deserved reputa-
ton. II is here that the well known
and wholesome Crab Orchard Salts
are manufactured.
Traces of the old Buffalo trail
leading to the Buffalo Spring"
which derived its name from them are
still extant.
Stanford and Lincoln county have
and always will maintain an open
Door Welcome" for all their far wan
dering sons and daughters.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1915-05-11
Sinking of the Lusitsnis

The sinking of the gigantic ocean
liner Lusitania by the German sub
marine is too horrible to contemplate
and shows TO what extremes countries
engaged in war will go. Some twelve
hundred persons. over 100 Of whom
were Americans, were giver a watery
grave. Many think that President
Wilson and congress should call Ger
many to account for the insult.
Roosevelt labels it piracy on the
broadcast scale. To involve nation
in war is a gravely serious thing and
il is well that this country has the
safe and sane head it has. or we might
have long ago heard cannon roar.
Due notice was given by lie German
embassy to Americans to stay off the
British steamship, advertisements ap-
pearing in various papers stating that
in the belief of the German represen-
tative that passage on it might prove
hazardous, owing 10 war conditions.
but many Americans needed il not
and have paid the penalty. While
the United States can rot stand ev-
erything and "go {, mill. to" as the
old saying goes, il is foolish, seems
to us, to take chance on losing
thousands VI Americans IN uIder to
obtain reparation Cor those hard.
headed ones sent to the lotion of the
sea.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1915-05-11
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has removed quite a number OF gall
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