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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
MRS. Tse. BLACKSTONE LOSES
 THROUGH CHICAGO WOMAN
Former Norwich Resident, Deceived, Endorses S47, 7,00o Notes For Miss An 1ie Sharpjey PouItcrer- r-Playwrioht

Howa good ,ap1 benevolent woman. Q native of Norwich, was victimized by a pioi1s English sharper, has been told by the Chicago papers in showing up"tlle smooth ways of Miss Annie E. SharpIe., whose worthless notes for over a47,G00 have been endorsed by Mrs. Timothy B. Blackstone, who was Miss Norton, of Norwich.
 The Chicago Tribune, in an illustrat- ed story of Miss Sharpley and her marvellous money borrowing powers says:
 Miss Annie E. Sharpley, poulterer in chief to- high society, failed when her interest @veefed from the: chicken busi- ness to the drama. Her poultry farm in Melrose Park reached it's apex of prosperity when 10000 chickens filled it's rlnways and the Lake Shore drive and DreXel boulevard bought at fan cy prices all the eggs and broilers she could supply. -.:i'f =
 Her career as a playwright touched it's highest pinnacle of glory when, with the manuscript of her drama, Lights Ahead" she went to New York and was assured by a man whom she believed to be no other than the great Belasco that her play would be produced "on Broadway within two weeks"
 We'll Staged, Anyhow.
 The "Bela sco'' she saw. 1t i snow believed. was a swindler, and the read CTS, playwrights. secretaries, and .un- dersecretaries by whom he was sur rounded were supernumeries in a confidence game which cost Miss Sharpley thousands of dollars.
 The two weeks" have heightened out into eight months, but still Lights Ahead" has never been added to the effulgence of the Great White Way of the metropolis. The lights ahead were described by thise who had read the play as red danger signals, but they did not enable the unfortunate. play wright to avoid the financial rocks upon which she now has crashed bows on.
 Miss SharpIey, through her attorney, Richard I. Gavin, filed a voluntary peti- ton in bankruptcy in the federal court
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
HOW TO GAIN FLESH
Remarkable Statement of Woman Who Was Nothing But
 Skin and Bones.

Laugh and grow fat,-is-l homely saying, but Mrs. Elizabeth L. Morris of Hammond, La, tells of a more re- liable method. She says:-
 T cannot say enough inl praise of Vinol, for it saved my life I was weak, nervous, run down, could not sleep, was unfit for work and was nothing but skin and bones. Three doctors had all failed to, help me- One day I saw Vinol advertised, took cour- age and bought 9 bottle, and it soon made me feel better. I continued its use and such a change! I have re- gained my strength, flesh and health, am perfectly we'll, and the doctor was surprised to see such a change in me in such a short time." Elizabeth Nor ris, Hammond, La.
 The reason Vinol proved such a wonderful strength creator in Mrs. Morris case was because of the beef and cod liver peptones, iron and man ganese peptonates and gIycerophos- phates combined in a pure native tonic wine, which makes Vinol a most wonderful tonic.
 Broadway Pharmacy, c. G. Engler. Proprietor, Norwich. Vinol is sold in Willimantic by the Wilson Drug Co. in Danielson by the A. w. Williams Pharmacy, and in Putnam by J. F, Donahue. Also at the leading drug stores in all Connecticut towns.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
THANKSGIVING SERMONS ON SUNDAY
Rev. Joel B. Slocum D. D. Delivered Strong Sermon tra Baptist Evening esteriy Musicians Hear
 in Duet-Approprate Sermon First Baptist ChurcI Congregations Hold Union Service at Second Congregational Church Thanksgiving night.

religious, is one great structure under the hand of God
 e:tBut we are called upon to remember that God is .gooi in providing for us Fall5 sorts of temporal sgood-the things that supply our physical need. But back of these are the great spiritual necessities which are infinitely more important than any considerations of our physical well being
 Attend to Our Souls,
 Let it be true of ;ls this week that we shall attend to our souls. We can pc happy in our reconciliation with God cnly when he have secured the Fathers forgiveness. His love is sui hctent for our deerest need, but we shall need to come to Him with hum Die, penitent spirits. If some of us are in the far country and away from. 'God we shall need to come back home Where there is breod enough and love enough and happiness enough to meet all our hunger and Sin and remorse
 Ihe most important of the three par ableS Of grace m that fifteenth Luke IS this story of the recovery of the lost ooy: It vas important for the woman to find her lost coin. It was more important for the shepherd to md his lost sheep. It was most i'm poftant that the father should find his lost boy So I come back to what I said at the outset, that the rejoicing eiiot t ody was nol over delicious veal stew, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce, but over a hoy .;:at had como back from the far country.
 That is the thing that more than anything else is on the mind and heart or God. The value of . human soul stands out above every other consid- eratiou.
 There shall be joy in heaven over one sinner that repents. So shall there De joy on earth when the boys and the girls that have been in the far country return.
 Let us naake this Thanksgiving sea son time not emcrely for gratitude oyer temporal things. but :l time for effort in securing the largest possible spiritual happiness for all our people and for all4 needy ones everywhere. Then will it be true of Us as the text tuggests: And they tegan to be merry"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27

tha. reward which he has merited by his life upon this earth. ........
 With this thought of r the final judgment in mind, Holy Church, on the closing day of the ecclesiastical year. directs attention to that end bound to follow all human and earth ly things. reminding man that he is but mortal, that his span or years is brief. If fnen remember the fate which awaits each. one of us, the preacher said, they would never sin. They would have ever in m1nd those warn ing words of the Saviour inspiring them to live holy lives. Heaven and earth will pass, but My words shall not pass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27

HID IOHIdI AdUI5, e-EIEdAIy5 dIIlIS6pIICs germicide is all that is ever ee s&al needed to quickly heal cuts, EES bruises or sores. h
 Don't neglect even little G//A cuts or scratches. Blood
 poisoning with dangerous AN E7 results may follow if GIh
 wounds are not properly pl-ef W and promptly given atten- N-lA- tion. Minard's Liniment is clean, stainless, and absolutely pure It is used in many homes as the dependable remedy for pain of all kinds-Always have 1t on hand ready for instant use. Any druggist will supply you.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
yesterday. She scheduled liabilities at 5S1.707.97 and assets of $4,10s.6s.
Mrs. 6lackstone a Loser.

yesterday. She scheduled liabilities at 5s1.7o7.97 and assets of s4,1os.ss.
 Mrs. Blaekstone Loser.
 Mrs. T. B. Blackstone, 1912 Prairie avenue, widow of the president of the Chicago and Alton railroad, is the principal sufferer by the failure Mrs. Blackstone was on two notes totaling S4I ,00O, which. 1t seems probable, she will have to pay, One. note war $40, 900. indorsed by Mrs. Blackstone. was dis counted by the Continental and ComI me-cial National bank. Another for 5000 was cashed by the Citizens State bank of Melrose park.
 :. Met Through a Pastor.
 Mrs. Blackstone said she had been Introduced to Miss Sharpiey as worthy of financial aid by Rev. John Balloon Shaw. former pastor of the Second Presbyterian church. Dr. Shaw was one of this distinguished ministers of the city. He is now resident of San Francisco.
 Miss Sharpley attended the church of which I have been a member for She seemed thoroughly, good wo- man. She wanted money to start a poultry farm in Melrose Park. and on the advice of my pastor I advanced her some She built up a prosperous place. She had fine trade among the very best people. She sold her |tSo ehliA NilAShCIS OIiS lO pItNdIc homes. She made personal deliveries and got fancy prices. -,
 She established her poultry farm four years ago. Since then she has needed more money from time to time and I have let her Ilavie it. have no idea how she got rid of the money. I lad thought she was using it in her chicken business. The truth of the matter isl I knew very little about her personally. s4,.-.= -es9 ts4
 "She has been a regular worshipper at church. coming all the way in from Melrose Park to attend Sunday school ard morning and evening services on Sunday and the weekday prayer meet ing. She organized a Sunday school class in Melroses park. She seemed very devout.
 q never heard that she had written for the stage. She seemed a very sim pie, plain woman. If she used hyp- notism I never suspected it. loaned her money because my minister had in- troduced her as worthy of any aid I could give her" -...
 Miss Sharpley came from England. She is said to have brother there in <le poultry business.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
CeIebrated Birthday.
Cuts Heal Quickly

Apply Minard's Eminent sto cuts. This remarkable, creamy, a11tiseptfc,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
Entertained InformaIly.

MT and Mrs. William S. Murray en- tertained informally at dinner and a musical Friday evening at tho home on Prospect street. Cover were laid for eight. The first of the evening was given to cards followed by pro- gramme of music which included solos and male quartet singing and selec- tions upon an Angelus player piano. An enjoyable evening closed with the singing of Aud Lang Syne.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
THEY WERE RUNDOWN

How often we hear it said of a man CT woman that "they were rundown in health" which ichaccountsfortheirpresent sickness. For that reason it is impor- tant that when you find you tire easily, when your nerves are troublesome or your work is irksome, you should strengthen your system immediately with the blood-enriching, tissue-build- ing food in Scott's Emulsion which contains pure Norwegian cod liver oil and is free from alcohol.
 ssstt Rswas. Hloemaaix. N. 2. 1e-1
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
Briefs and Personals.

Julia NJ. and Miss May Kflday of New London, Miss May Downing of Greeneville, Lida Carsnits of Potts town, Pa. and Edward Ney of Water bury, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Rol- 10 H. Harris, of Stonington road.
 Frank Raynsford, formerly living in the rent of Calvin lRoath has moved to q cottage owned by E. J. Duro of Fox Hill.
 Mrs. Charles Sweetser and Mrs. John Atchison of the East Side at tended missionary meeting on the West Side at the home of Mrs. Hew- cit. also D1ember.
 Miss Agnes PerFiTF-f4tts-#ettlrned to 'her home on Palmer street after a weeks visit in New York state.
 The concrste walk in front of the residence of Souncilman John Fow- Ter is finished. s.-
 William Disco of the East Side is repainting his house and store. Mrs. Alice McNeeiy who has been visiting her son, William McNeely is now visiting in New Jersey.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
EAST SIDE ITEMS
Sixteen Little Friends Entertained By Woodrow Homnell on Fourth Birth
 day-Couneilnan John Fowler Joins List of Those Providing Good Walks.

Mrs. J. D, Rood of Moosup, Miss Beatrice Dean of Central Village, MT and Mrs. Howard Clarke of Plainfield Bridge have been visiting, at the home of MT. and Mrs. M J. Rathbun this past week.
 Celebrated Birthday.
 Wednesday afternoon Woodrow Hommell entertained . sixteen little friends, in. honor Of ~hfs fourth birth, day. Games were@ played from four to six. Cake, candy, cookies and cocoa were served. In the center of large table was a cake with geIatine in the center in which were ducks as though in q pond. Master Hommell received many gifts. The house was prettily
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27

Hartford.-New flags have been placed on tie graves ;n Hartford of all veteran soldiers who hove died since the Civil wI.r.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27

on aeroans ex lDcreess xn pFse4 sf tss baceo. the Wh1testene CtG9 W1u ee Bold from new 0A at e96 DoR 1Joo4
 ., I, CONAMxs !,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-27
ThankSgi giving
llg em-

decorated with Thanksgiving em- blems. Pleasing selections were were given on the fVistrola.
 Those present included Marion Den nlson, Helen Dennlson. Robert and Prentice Storms, Richard and George Lemonte, Elizabeth Brown, Mertle Greiner, Howard -Dielsedman, Alice and William Dunn.. Frank Dodge and Richard Buckley F4'"S fas s=-z Fl
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-03-31
Baseball Popular in Japan.

The University OF Chicago baseball
team recently returned to Chicago aft
rr a trip through the orient of more
than 10000 miles. The athletes re-
ported that baseball is growing more
popular than ever in Japan. They said
the Japanese have developed the habit
of batting the umpires and that they
refuse to support Il losing team. much
after the manner of American follow
ers of the II The inability OF the
native teams to defeat the Americans
caused Il great decrease in the attend
alce. it was said. The Waseda uni
ve>ity team is expected to play in the
United States mex year.
In the Philippines there is much en-
thusiasm over baseball. though Amer
cans make up most of the better
teams. it was said. Best seats sell in
Manila for Sl.,u.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-03-31

Elephants in the local celebrations Will
be selected choruSeS and acting groups
for Il great community nia>Que to be
given in the month OF May.
Similar celebrations will he held in
other cities and towns in all sections
of the United States and Canada and
probably in some European and South
American cities. although at these lat
ter places on Il smaller scale. Some of
these celebrations will be formal. some
informal.
But this is Shakespeare yea and
students of his works will call to mind
their ~favorite passages. Hardly a
home of education and refinement but
has Il copy of ShakeSpeare'S works. for
the actor-poet'S works still are the
most read of all English books, aside
from the Bible.
1t is interesting to observe the selac-
tons of their favorite Shakespearean
quotations by men ir different walks
of life.
Favorite Quotations.
If a careful analysis is made a large
census of thought will show that the
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-03-31
ANCIENT FLOATING PALACE.
The Wonderful Ship Built For Hero,
KING Of Syracuse.

The antiquity of ships may not be
gauged. for in Genesis it is recorded
that S!!il!; We're even old ON the Mpli-
'crraEean in the days of Jacob. Fully
1870 years before Christ. .Ammun built
!nn@ and tail ships With sails on the
Red sel. Ninety years later the ship
.Ar-o was built. the first ';rcek YES
sci which vcnturc,i to pass through thn
sea without sight of land. being guided
only Ivy the stars"
The wonderful vessel built for Hero.
king of syracuse, excited curiosity and
wonder. The craft was constructed
under tho direction OF the celebrated
mathematician. AlrhimetoS. by Il ship
builder at Corinth. from wood cut on
Mount Itia. Her decks were paved
With small! and odd tiles. on which
We're Gcpirteil with wonderful art
scenes from lIoncr's ''Iliau."
On the upper de"k was Il gymnasium
containing gardens planted with MANY
kinds of shrubs. with walks bet wpcn
them ovcrshluoWcd by vines ana ivy,
the roo of which were nOurished in
moisten"d earth. Near this apartment
WAS a dining room dedicated to Venus,
paved with a"atcs ana precious stones.
The walls and cciiin" We're of cypress.
and Tie doors of ivory.-Argonant.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-03-31

lon@ to find this out. What necessities
Tor church. unity did Paul set before
the Christians of Ihi1ilpi: What -1ea.
example of humility did he point out
to them: Lesson NiI.) The church at
Jerusalem presented Il good example
or Il congregation living in harmony
ana accomplishing great things for the
Kingdom. How did they provide for
'he wants of The needy: Who tried to
deceive the church by 4 simulated gen
crosby: Uesson WILD When the
hrst signs OF lack Of harmony howe
themselves the apostles took effective
measures to combat the evil. What
method of relief fer The poor did they
advocate: Who We're chosen for in,
task: I.cSsun I'M
Among the seven elected to tI,es,
new posts was Stephen. who beca,un
h"'ed as Il defender Of Christian truth
i'll the synagogucs of .jcrlsu]cm Final.
~ lie was arrested and tried before tho
salaedflil. After a lengthy defense.
Wh"h he was not allowed to finish Io
was Illegally condemned. What WAS
his fate: What man VIII, later bgc3n,a
Il Christian leader had Il part in his
h'artyruom: ti-esson NJ Stephen
was ready to die because of his faith
III the ultimate triumph of Christ and
ie"arH oil his servants. IN What Other.
lives had this same faith been shown
How should the examples OF the mast
influence Christians in the prc,pnt1
NLeSson MI. After the death of
stephen there arose IL fierce pcrser,,-
ton. which scattered the Christians
out from Jerusalem. The enthusiastic
evangelist. Philip, was pvearhinw in
Samarla, but WAS told by God to 90
down into the desert. When did no
meet there: Why was his conversion
significant; Hesson Nib
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-03-31
KING OF URBAN TREES.
Qualities That Adapt the EIm to Ar
chitec*ural SURROUNDINGS.

CuSl't'eo That Adapt the Kim to Ar
chitecturai Surroundings.
The elm is essentially Il self sufficient
tree. 1t does not thrive in grove 1t
has Il standard type OF it's OWN. and it
either attains this type or is lost to
view. The elm which comes to ma.
t'iTlty is usually the one which, has
lodged in Il favored spot where there
is no competition. such as a river
meadow. where the spring fresbe.s
nave dropped the seed on fertile soil
ana the roots can get down to water.
We all know the type. the noble trunk
of massive girth tapcriny very grad
ually upward to the first spring of
branches and then diSSolving into those
branches as Il water Jet might dissolve
in many upward and out cnrvin~
streams till the whole is lost i'm fine
spray of the foliage. Like many other
trees that grow alone. it develops an
exquisite symmetry. But with the elm
this symmetry is o only one of gen
rral contour. but of individual limbs.
Not only is the Silhouette symmetrical.
but the skeleton also. branch balance
ing branch.
That is what gives it its remarkable
fitness To comport with architectural
lines. with EeometricalIy designed Wis
taS. 1t has Il formal structure and n
consequent dignity which make il the
logical shade for Il village street. y
rIapel, a library. the scholarly process
S!on in cap and gown. Add to that dig
nifty its arcleh and airy lightness and
IFS splendid size and You have the king
OF urban t:ees.-Walt"r Prirharu E.u-
ton in Century.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-03-31
The Sunday School Lessor,
SENIOR BEREAN.

The great multitude Neview>. Read
Rev. vii, 9-17. Golden Text. They
shall hunger no more. neither thirst
any more. and God shall wipe away
every tear from their eyes N,ev. Vii,
l6, 10.
Momentous Days. For forty days
Jesus lived upon earth after his res
direction, and then he Went to his
glory in the presence of the Father.
They We're days of final teaching and
left a deep impression upon the disci-
pies. Where did the ascension occur?
What was the final message of the,
Master? U.esson H. In their Own
power and wisdom the little group
could have accomplished nothing. So
back they went to Jerusalem to spend
ten days there in waiting, praying for
the blessing that had been promised.
At the end of that time what happen
ed to them: How did this affect the
rest of the city: I.esson H. Peter
became the spokesman of the little
band of enthusiasts and did not fear
TO press home the truths of the gospel
in the most direct manner possible. So
searching We're his words that many
were convinced of their sin and cried
for help. What means OF salvation did
Peter proclaim to them? What was
the result of this first public presen-
- .1,, .,,. n r....,, III \ vNI,.
great lhcologian of the church, Paul,
recognized the same necessity of the
possession of the Spirit chat the disri-
pies discovered through actual expert
cnce. 10 what high relationship to
God does the Spirit bear witness in
the Christian: How does the Spirit
help the Christian in prayer: lies
son W.
A power filled church. The power
which the ascending Lord had promised
affected the individual lives as well as
the community as Il whole. Whom did
Peter and John meet II day nea the
temple: How did they help him?
(L.csson ", The excitement OCCASION
cd by the miracle brought about the
first clash with the Jewish authorities.
Peter and John were haled before the
council of the sanhedrin and question:
ed about their act. How did the alos-
ties answer the council? What was
the result of the examination: nLesson
VII no church can accomplish the
work of the kingdom which is distract
ed by Internal quarrels and jealousies.
1t did not take the early Christians
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-03-31
Sword of DamocIes,

Did yea ever hear tho story of the
sword Of DanlocleS: Damocics was
eve tired of saying how happy the
rich and powerful should be. SO ONE
day, ia show him just how happy they
were. Dionysius, the t.yrunt of SYRIA.
cuSe invited him to Il wonderful BAN
quet. with all the delicHcicS Of the sea-
son spread before him in Tie most lux
uriOuS way. DamocieS was happy to
he thus treated like royalty and was
about to eat the good things set before
him when he happened to glance above
his head and there discovered Il sharu
edged sword suspended by Il single
horSchair. or course he became i'm
medialcly more Interested in the sword
than in the deIirlvieS of the season ana
so learned that ii is better to eat bread
and herbs in peace than to sit at Il
kings board with 4 sword over ones
head. But one does not have to he n
kin" TO have worries on account OF
riches. and it is not the worst thing in
the world to be poor il one is happy.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-03-31
Whole Country to Honor Shakespeare

Andrew Carnegie does moi limit him
self to Il single quotation. hut gives a
reason for selecting several.
y noble literary lord held that these
were the gems:
We are such stun .s dreams are made
OF. and our little life is rounded with a
Sleep.-Te,npest, Act !. Scene I.
II every cabin | famed atnazement,-
tempest. Act !, Scene .
Not 4 soul but felt sonc fever of the
unAu,-Ten1pest. Act l, Scene .
rs a rule OF life:
To thine own self he true 'ss thou
catst not then be false to any man
Hamlet. Act /, Scene g..
One might readily expect that a hu-
mori>t would choose the lines OF a
Jester. So did Irwin Cobb, the noted
humoriSt and lecturer
Invest ME in my motley: give me leave
To spea!: my mind, and I will through and
through
Cleanse the foul body of the infected world
II they will patiently receive my medicine.
As You Like 1t, Act . Scene =
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1916-03-31
SH0EBLhCKS IN GREECE.
They Shine as Artists In One of the
National Re~creations,


Boot cleaning. one OF the mildpr
rcrreationS that Sa!unihi offers, ranks
among the national industries OF
freeze. TO sit drinking little cups of
Turkish coffee and having his boots
cleaned at the am time is the Greeks
ideal OF Il pleasant afternoon. The lus-
tfuS. as Greek Slocl,larkS are music
ally called. though usually OF tender
age. is IL true artist and is by no mean,
content with the dull FURNISH that sat
istlr> tn" English boot boy.
He first ~metirulouSly scrapcs YOUR
boot clean OF the smallest fragment of
mud. then wipes it carefully SO AS to
have Il perfectly clean background to
work ON. After that he applies the
backing. not Ivy dHbbing the backing
brush into the tin. but with Il variety
OF little metal implements and spunycs.
When lie has brushed this to Il bright
polish You imagine that yonr shine is
over. but it has really only begun, for
the illstros now goes On to bring out
tic high lights by %Mrlring Your boot
over with y rolorIoSs cream which he
brushes again! to great brillianrp and
finishes off by two or three minutes
friction with {; velvet cloth. He conn
plrtrS his work by painting the edge of
sole and heel With IL sort If valniSh.-
&. Ward Price in London Times.