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Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
HUMoR OF HE DAY

.Edith-The man marry must os bold and fearless
 Ethel-Yes. dear. he must-Puck-
 Nen-what did she say that ticried the parson SO tmmeusely7
 Belie-Told him he didn't eeem bit like a clerEymans-LAfa
 shs-why did you wear that top coat on a warm night like this1 .He-I expected you would wear your fox furs and I didn't want to be odd |-St Louis Port Dispatch
 An" said the visitor. -this wii- lage boasts choral society. l under stand
 No. said the native. eve never boast of it"-christian Register
 The swen Guest-Your cook Is a very handsome girl.
 The Shrewd Host-She is. She mashes the potatoes by simply look ing at them--Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
 -Prosperity has ruined many . man" declared the moraiixer.
 We'll rs3olned the d0moralizer. If I was going to be ruined a. all I'd prefer posperity to do it- - Harpers Magazine
 Tired Business Man-Take dancing lessousi Well. I guess noti There are make fool Of myself. His Loving Wlfe-Yes. dear. but you have tried all of those.-Judge-
 T don't see why that fellow is so frosty with me now that he is rich I knew him when he didn't have a dol- lar.-
 Probably you never offered to help him with a dollar."-Pittsburgh Post
 What you must do, son. is to lay the foundation for a eoid business II success"
 That's my idea. dad Now. first of II all. I require sound financial backing" {"
 T get you. son Tn provide car fare until you land a Job-"-Birmingham Age-Herald.
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Rheumatism X Home Cure Given hy One Who Mad Il

Tn the spring of 1898 was at tackled by Muscular and Tnfiamma- tory Rtfeumatfsm. suffered as only those who have 1t know, for over three years. tried remedy after remedy. and doctor after doctor. but such relief as I received was only temporary. Finally. I found a rem edy that cured me completely, and it has never returned have given 1t to a number who were terribly afflicted and even bedridden with Rheumas sism, and 1t effected cure In every case.
 I want every sufferer from any form of rheumatic trouble to try this marvellous healing power. Don't send n cent: simply mall your name and address and | will send 1t free to try. After you have used 1t and 1t has proven itself to be that long. 1ooked-fo- means of curing your Rheumatism. you may send the price of 1t. one dollar. but. under stand. I do not want. your. money. unless you are perfectly satisfied to send It Isn't that fair? Why suf- fer any longer when positive relief IS thus offered you free2 Don't delay. Write today.
 Mark H. Jackson. No. 21 B.. Cur ney Bldg Syracuse. N. Y. Mir Jackson iB responsible. Above statement true.-Pub.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

the kingdom of Grahoffen. Meanwhile, Kitty, disgusted with the shallow praises showered on the puppet king, Michael wanders about the ruined palace. Through window in the pal ace she sees the capture of Roleaux, and while attempting to get in touch with him she is captured and brought before Sachio. Both Roleaux and Kitty are ironically invited by Sachio to
 spend few days at Grahoffen.
 In the meantime, Count Frederick, disgusted with the kings cowardice,
 thinks of Kitty and her bravery and decides to see her. Leaving the palace
 he goes to her hotel, and on learning that she has not arrived yet, becomes
 worried for her safety. Returning to his own apartments, he sends his sol- diers in a quiet search for her.
 Thinking she may have remained at the palace he returns there. In pass l ing near the spot where Kitty was cap | tured he notices on the ground a hat l belonging to Kitty. Suspecting
 treachery, he rushes into the palace to
 see if she is there. Learning that she he rushes back to the spot where he found the hairpins and after search ing for while he finds a cigarette
 case. Upon opening 1t he reads the inscription as follows: ITO Count 1 Sachio for deeds of valor. from Philip,
 King of Grahoffen, 1914"
 Sachio and King Philip decide to send Roleaux and Kitty back to Amer ica and arrange to have them put aboard ship as stowaways. Count Frederick. learning of this, secures the kings fastest torpedo boat and puts out after the steamer on which are Kitty and Roleaux- A thrilling race ensues in which many beautiful water
 scenes are depicted. Miss Cunard has just been released from the hospital where she has been for shore time due to the opening of an old wound The Universal company has arranged serial
 I DeDio's comedy circus, the Arling. tons. gymnasts and wire experts, ana
 Billy Bynes, the funny monoIoguist Il will appear on the vaudeville pro. ] gramne today for the last time.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
Davis Theatre Today and Tomorrov

Davis Theatre Today and Tomorrow Mutual Masterpicture, A Yankee from the West. powerful American drama of today. featuring the two popular scheen favorites, Signe Auen and Wal lace Reid. It is a story of a ne'er do well who goes wrong and later repents, makes good and wins the heart of the girl whose high ideals and untainted love turned him from the high road of destruction to the path that leads to happiness and success. This is a pie ture both young and old will enjoy, for 1t is full of western life and action, and there is not one dull moment from the start to the finish. Be sure and see it. Another feature on this bill is the 17th chapter of The Diamond from the Sky. two-reel installment of this great serial. The absorbing interest in this great prize photodrama is heightened by the thrilling action of the various leading characters in this chapter, which is called The King of Diamonds and The Queen of Hearts, Miss Lottie Pickford playing the role of Esther. the heroine, is afforded excellent oppor- kunity for the display of her remark able talents in this chapter. Other Mutual Movies will also be shown. Today will be the last chance to hear tho Wharry Lewis Four, the big mu- Bfcal vaudeville act now appearing
 here and this is a real treat for all
 lovers of good high class music, both
 vocal and instrumental. There will be
 2 change of vaudeville tomorrow, and
 The Four Charles will be the attrac-
 lion in a big novelty act.
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BRIEF STATE NEWS

E "a.
 MIddIetown.-rhe sMiddlesex Musical association has five concerts booked for this season.
 Danbury.-Jonathan outhouse. the oldest man in Danbury. died at his home Saturday at the age of ss years.
 RoekviIIe.-wfliam Crafty of the Rockville willimantic Lighting com pany is enjoying his vacation in May nard. Mass.
 Bridaeport.-Within two weeks, 20 enter trolley cars will be in operation on the Bridgeport lines of the Connecticut company.
 MiddIetown.-George A Hubbard. who died Sunday, was for two years a clerk in the pension office at Wash ington, following the war.
 Hartford.-Harry Shore applied this week for permit to build on lots S1- 33 Earl street two dwelling houses to cost $6,000 each. There will be 12 rooms in each house.
 Fairfield. -. The Audubon society. state of Connecticut. will hold the an- nual meeting Saturday at the Fairfield Memorial library at Il o'clock. A luncheon will be served at o'clock. to be followed at 2.15 o'clock by an illus trated lecture by Wilbur F. Smith on a Year in Birdcraft Sanctuary.
 Hartford.-Members of the First company, Governor Foot Guard, ob- served the 14tth anniversary of the founding of the organization by att tending service at Christ church Sun day evening. The sermon was preach ed by Rev Dr. James Goodwin, chap lain of the company. Fully 1,500 peo- pie were present.
 FairfeId.-The shaving off of his beard led to the arrest of Arthur E. Churchman, former cashier of the Fairfield Aluminium Castings company after he had successfully eluded justice for more than four years. Churchman stole SLIGO of the company's money 1 on April 2S,. 1911. and made good his escape. He was clean shaven at the | time, and circulars describing him were sent broadcast by the state po- lice. Two weeks ago. while working in a lumber camp at Oregon City, he shaved and was Immediately recog- nized. State Policeman Frank Vtrelll was notified and arrived in town with the prisoner on Saturday evening.
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FUNERAL.
Joseph s. Smith.

Many friends and relatives were present at tEe funeral of Joseph s. Smith which was held at half past two Tuesday afternoon at his home on Washington street. The Episcopal service was read by Rev. G. H. Ewing. Near. My God to Thee, was impress sively rendered by a male quartettes Eben Learned directing.
 Pink rosebuds covered the casket. there were large wreaths of galaxia with flowers, cross, standing wreath, and many clusters of chrys- anthemums and carnations. Burial was in Yantic cemetery where com initial service was read at the grave. The bearers were the four sons. Jo- seph Smith from Middletown. Fred, George and Frank Smith of Norwich, and Norwich Town. Relatives were present from other cities
 Funeral Director c. A. Gager, Jr.. was in charge of the arrangements.
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ear, fully equipped, In good condition. 0. F. Noyes. No lO4 Laurel Hill Ave.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

THINK IT OVER - 15o noteheads and 25o 6[ Irregular business size) envelopes, neatly printed. for 1i-so; 500 prices for any printing you are in need Of. The Bulletin Company. Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

One day happened to see an advertise ment in the paper and sent for Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Just one week after using the Cuticrra Soap and Ointment I found great relief. would wash my face and neck with the Soap then put little Ointment on and wash of In few minutes. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment several months was completely healed. (signeo Arthur Walburg. July 27, 1914. Sample Each Free by Mail
 With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad- dress postcard "Cuticura. Dept. T, Boe- tOn." Sold throughout the world.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
ADVERTISEMENT.
New Bridge Over Meosup River at
 Central Village for the Town Of Plainfeld, Connecticut ,r
STEEL WORK.

Sealed proposals endorsed with the above title will be received at the of- flee of the Town Clerk in Central VII lage not later than 4.30 D. m- on Mon day, Oct. 18th. 1915. at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read
 Plans and specifications and Tul1 in- formation may be obtained at the of flee of Ford Buck & Sheldon. Inc. Consulting Engineers, SO Prospect St, Hartford, Conn. [ Aacertffied check in the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS must accompany each proposal.
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AT THE AUDITORIUM.

Besides three really fine acts of var- leville, the 18th episode of The Broken -oin will be shown today in two reels. This number is entitled Kitty in Dan Ter. and the story continues in part as nllows:
 Roleaux is pulled down from the tree " Sachio's soldiers and taken of to
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
Party For Niece.

A children's party was given at four o'clock Saturday afternoon by ritsa Ellen McGarry at her home. 85 Town street, for her niece, Mary Elizabeth Burns of Boswell avenue. Merry out door games were played and refresh ments were served. Among those present were Mary Wagner, Evelyn and William Brosofski and Joseph Burns.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
soMERs BROS. BUY DEER.
Purchase Animal Killed by Lafayette Main on His North stoninston
 Farm.

A deer killed by Lafayette Maine son his farm in North Stonington has been purchased by Sorners Bros. who have received a permit to sell ven- ison and the dressed animal will be offered to the public on Saturday of 1this week. The laws have been such that no venison has been sold in Nor wich for some years, but through the efforts of w. A. Somers Norwich peo- sple will hereafter have chance to
 grace their tables with freshly killed venison. When dressed the deer
 weighed 151 pounds which is consid-
 cred exceptionally heavy. It is now
 In the beef house but will be brought
 out for display in time for the Satur-
 day trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
What Is Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Photopaays at the Auditorium.
 Moving Pictures at Colonial Theatre Theatre. z Somerset Lodge, No. 34, F. and A. M, meets in Masonic Temple. Pclishers and Buffers Union meets in Carpenters Hall
 Hope RebekaIi Lodge. No. 21. I. o. Q. eF. meets in Odd Fellows Hald. meets in Pythian Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
DAVIS THEATRE.
Complete Change of Photoplays Today "A Yankee from the West, Big Four Part Mutual Masterpicture.

That the big feature pictures are
 growing more popular every day at this theatre can easily be seen by the
 crowds that are attending every per-
 formance, and the one which marks the change of programme today will
 be no exception to the rule. as it is one of the finest pictures shown here during the season. The feature for today and tomorrow Is the four-part
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
Nnttinn pav outina.

Among fife many nutting parties on Monday was one in the woods off of Tanner street Academy girls se- cured quantity of walnuts then built a campfire and enjoyed lunch with hot cocoa and toasted marshmallows. Those in the party were Misses Rosi- na Allyn, Molly Powers, Margaret Ewing. Helen Vergason, Esther Heath and Olive Bishop
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
NOTICE

All, persons liable to pay taxes In the Tcwn Of Voluntown are hereby notined to return to the Assessors. on pr before Nov. 1st 1915. written or printed list of all taxable property owned by them on the f3rst day of October. 1915.
 charged a penalty of 10 per cent. ad- dltional according to law. Blanks can be obtained of the As- sessors and at the Town Clerks Offce, The Assessors will be in Union Hall on Saturday. Oct. 28d. and on Saturday, Oct 3oth. from, 10 o'clock a. m- until o'clock D. ID. Dated at Voluntown. Conn. Oct 18th
 CHARLES H. BARBER,
 CHARLES w. PRATT,
 E. BYRON GALLUP, oct1ed Assessors.
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Assessors Notice

prabs a Rsfi0n ss. asls 4H15 to ssss' hereby notiaed to. return to the As- sessors., on or before the. frst day of November, 1915. list of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of October 1915. properly signed and sworn, to. To those falling to re turn said above list, an additlon- of 10 per cent will be made to their lists according to law. Blanks can be ob- tained of Otis A. Browning. Albert ID. Ben3amin and Charles A Hardness. As- sessors, and C.. ". Shedd, Town Clerk
 OTIS A. BROWNING,
 ALBERT D. BENJAMIN.
 CHARLES A. HARKNESS.
 Assessors. |. Dated at Preston. Conn. Oct 1s. 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
Home From Gardner Lake.

After an enjoyable week at Gardner Lake, Charles Vergason, his sons, Ed win and Walter, and Albert Travor of Waterbury, have returned to Vergason avenue bringing wild ducks, squirrels and fish.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

MT. and Mrs. W. D. Thatcher and daughter, Miss Florence Thatcher ot Tanner street spent the week end with friends in Saybrook.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

head then on my neck. They would initiate and I would scratch them which would make them bleed and burn something awful. My face and neck were disfgured and I was ashamed to go out; I could not wear . collar. At night I could not sleep be- cause they would burn and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
Pet sauirral Killed

On Mediterranean lane near the Green, a gray squirrel had been tanned so that it came to the portico for food and was a household pet. One day this week it was killed by a boy and carried away.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Miss Euphemia Souter of Hanover was the guest during the week end of Miss Helen Corrigeux of Hunting avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Mrs. George LePan of Bellevue farm leaves today Wednesday, for a visit with friends in Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Pansies are blossoming as in early summer. nearly a hundred being gath cred at time in different parts of the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
LEGAL NOTICES
ASSESSORS NOTICE

All persona liable to pay. taxes fin fled to return to the Assessors on or before the first day of November. 1915. a written.- or printed list, properly property owned by them on the first day of October. 1s15- Those failing to make list will be charged n penalty of 10 per cent additional. according to law. el s Bianks cans,be obtained at the As- sent by mali upon applicatlon.r
 Office Hours: g. a. m to p. m.
 Lists yin be received beginning Election Day, y,sOct. .4th.
 Dated at Norwich. Conn. Sept, 18th.
 s BOARD OF ASSESSORS
 Norwichs Cor=- N sep2sd
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
Visited Soldiers, Home.

Mrs. E. U. Baker of Bliss place was at the Soldiers home in Noro- ton Tuesday and before returning will visit in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Mrs Edward W. Northrop of Ston ington was in town last week to visi her mother in Yantic and her brothe and sister-in-law on Pecks corner.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

The first European nation to adopt the metric system of weights and mesSDrcc was Erance- This wac in 17so. and was followed by Holland in iS1s. by Belgium in fe7o and by Sweden in 1888.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

At Sacred Heart church October de- votions are being held at the mass every morning this month.
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WHEN r0u WANT 10 put your bus- mess before The public. there is 10 m sdiuaz> better than through the ad- verusinK columns or Tns Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

The cottage prayer meeting of the First Methodist church will be held this week Thursday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Richard Lane on Otrobando avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Cassius Chase of Hartford was re- cent guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. Moves D. Chase on Otrobando avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
Mir and Mrs. Mckee Return.

MT. and Mrs. James Mckee of Bliss place have arrived after three weeks absence in Washington, D. C.. New York and New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Finger nails grow more quickly in summer than In winter. Those on the middle finger grow the fastest and the thumb the most slowly.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Popularity of whale flesh in Japan Is steadily increasing For several years this meat has been used. both fresh and canned. extensively in that country.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

SIX hosiery becomes increasingly popular American factories turned out 150. 900 pairs in 1898. 5.zl5,ooo pairs m 1909 and stiIl larger quantities now.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
ADvERTTsEN1ENT.
New Steel Bridge Over Moosup Rtvel at Central Village for the Town o PIainfieid. Connecticut.
MASON WORK.

above title win be received at the of ice Uf the Town Clerk in Central Vil- Iage not later than 4.30 p. m- on Mon day Oct. 25th 1915. at which time the bids will be publicly opened and. read.
 Plans and specifications and full in- forma ton may be obtained at the of flee of Ford, Buck & Sheldon. Inc. Consulting Engineers, 60 Prospect St., Hartford Conn.
 A. certified check in the amount Of FIFTY DOLLARS much accompany each proposals-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

The weight of personal oagsage d. lowed free of charge on Engiish rail- ways for each ordinary frst-class passenger is 16o poundE. and for each ordinary Sntrc-claas passenger 100 pounds
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Aluminium street cars have been adopted by a Swiss railway because of the metals lightness and rust-de- fying qualities
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

In California there are sso 900 acres on which grape vines are growing: lTo.Oc0 planted to wine grapes. 11.ooo to raisin grapes. and 5o.oO0 to table grapes
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
Local Jottinqs.

MT. and Mrs. A. G. Jenkins Pecks corner visited relatives l Hartford over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Fifteen million rats have been killed as part of the preventive measures by the metropolitan police board of the city of Tokio-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

Tn every 1000 marriages solemnized in Great Britain 2ii are between first cousins. Among the nobility the rate Is much higher. amounting to 45 In 1000.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

The two survivors of the Mexican War of 1s4s-1slT living in Maine are Audrey Baker. age ss, of L4mington. Boothbay Harbor.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20

family was out for the afternoon and evening. On their return. two quail and much shattered glass were found in the sitting room It was thought the birds flew against the window, breaking the glass, when frightened by hunters.
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TO RENT

QUONOCHoNTAUETen-room cot vegetable gardens: hardwood noorz plumbing and heat Rentn. s3so. Others S.oo to s4ooo. Send for booklet
 FRANK w. GOV. '.estsrIy. R. !.
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P|MP[ES DISFIGURED
 FACE AND NECK
Would lrritate and Burn. Ashamed IoGo0ut. Could NotWear Collar. Could Not Sleep at Night. Cuti- cura Soap and Ointment Healed.

4oos Third Ave, Brooklyn: N. Y.-"I was troubled very much with pimples and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-20
THE LAST 1rTNsTREI-

me lonely minstrel will mRnw when he rsaehes the rim cf his eaosing And touches the s-susaias StranEt wfn his harp vsb-ats to a trty1al theme. Lying low in the dust of Tina
 Nor fhriTisd by sts thouEst suDlinsf The sonK. the song. the ravishfng sonG.
 VIII ring with immortal loveI When the minstrel enters the earth
 His cong wih ss sTss.S9s. s.. ssss:
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FoR saJ-s. ,.
FOR SALE

A fine CottaSe ard % Acre of Land on trolley and CT 1oQcesAssys,l< cove. Just the 5l6cc e hTe znd enjoy ypur-
 E.A. PRENTICE Phone 300 ss ciiH Street
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 THE PLYafoUTH, 4s Laurel Hill Ave II The best place In Norwich for spring and summer boarding; situated high | oyerlookinE the water: also automooils parties accommodated- Phone 7s6. T may5d
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