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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
STONINCTON
Interest in License Question-Tiekets Named for October Eieetion-New Flag for Station-BuriaI of Former Engineer w. H. Niles.

There seems to be more interest in the vote on the liquor license ques- tion than in the officers to be elected in the town of Stonington next Mon day There is lots of talk for and against license, but very little is said in regard to the candidates for town officers. Here are the tickets to be bdlloted on:
 Republican-For assessor, Albert P. Kenyon: board of relief, Lorenzo D. Fairbrother: selectmen, Frederick Boulter, Courtland c. Potte; town clerk, Elias B. Hinckley: town treas urer, Elias B. Iinckley: agent town deposit fund. Frederick Bouiter; audi tor. Jerome s.. Anderson. Jr.: Con- stables, Thomas O'Connell. Fred N. Wheeler, Thomas Fox, George R. Swain: registrars of voters. James Fl. Weeks. George T. Lord. Seth N Williams, John J. Jeffery, Franklin A.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

1-Annie Evak, of Mansfield Center: Blue Grass Girls Vacation Adventures.
 2-Isadore AIperin, Of Mansfield Four Corners: Camp Fire Girls in Maine Woods.
 3-Mary Steinmeyer, of Eagleville: The Boy Chums in Florida Waters.
 4-Louis ZeigeImeysr, of Norwich: The Boy Scouts on Sturgeon Island.
 5-Christine Burdick of Jewett City: Ruth Fielding on Cliff Island,
 6-FIorida ReiI of Versailles: The Blue Grass Girls Christmas Holidays.
 7-Annie McGrath of Yantic: Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates.
 s-Jessie L. Brehaut of Huntington, L. l.: The Boy Chumst Perilous Cruise.
 The winners of prize books may call at The Bulletin business office for them at any hour after 10 a. m. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Back to Work.

turned this old world around. The good old vacation days are over, and now we look back on them they seem so short
 Did you ever notice when you are looking forward to any pleasure, how long the time seems; and then how soon 1t is over?
 Well this vacation has been different in a way from any other. We had a very large garden, and 1t was up to lis boys to keep it in condition, which was no small job; but now that the harvesting time is here, I think 1t was we'll worth the work
 And after all it is good to get back to school and meet again all the boys and girls of last year.
 LOUIS ZEHGELMAYER.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
How Poi is Made.

In Hawaii people raise q great deal of taro of which poi is made. We can see men and women knee deep in water working around it. One acre of taro will support one family for one year.
 Taro is the chief food of Hawaii and it is tuber and looks like 8 beet in size and form. It has a bluish tfnze. The plant has no stalks, but is large heart shaped leaves make it look like a water lily without blossoms.
 Taro is a water plant grown in beds of mud. When cooked the leaves taste like spinach and when raw it has a nutty flavor. The natives bake or boil it, and serve it as we do our pota- toes.
 Poi is made of taro It is baked, pounded into a pulp and strained through d coarse cloth. It tastes like buttermilk. After it is made 1t is put into a cool place and then after it fer ments it is ready to eat. The family is gathered around bushel basket and help themselves with their fingers.
 The preparation of poi Is hard. Poi is sold in on the streets. American people who live there like it and find 1t digesttble.
 ANNIE EVAN, Age 13.
 Mansfield Center
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Ansonia.-The train started all too soon for Konstanti Akatski one of the nine draft linen that were scheduled for Aver. Mass, Tuesday morning, and accordingly the eight others had to make the journey without Akatski. The latter is married man, and 1t was while surrounded by his wife and a number of friends who were wish ing him good luck that the Boston express train pulled out. Expressing sorrow that he was left behind, Akat- ski sought out Judge Robert l.. Nun ger. of the exemption board, and the latter made arrangements for the man to make a lone Journey to the military training grounds Wednes- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
WIDE-AWAKE RHYMES

| me we'll,
 I'm A little Patriot.
 When 1oe rapa' Brother uecis Tom and Sail far across tho sea, 1 To show that they are patriots, To fight for the land of the free, I'm going to take my spade and hoe /. To show what can do, | I'll be in the garden from morning till Fighting the weeds with my hoe. Now I've tried to explain what I'm going to do,
 In the briefest way I can: I'm only 9n % prepared for the battle in I hope you all understand And I want to know what you will do, When your daddy and brother go Will you do your part as I intend to Or viii you loaf aroun' all day; hope you'll do your share. as it should be done, nndt never ease sboa what other psSpe say I'm sure he'll do his share: Just fight your battle in the time of need, And be a little patriot. RACHEL MARsHAK. Our Codntry's Flag. Our flag has but three colors,
 The red, the white, the blue; Each has for us a meaning,
 Which I will tell to you. The red bars teach Us bravery, s 10 fear naught but the wrong; To be oppression's enemy,
 In Freedoms battle strong. The white bars teach us purity.
 In word and thought and deed; To hear. to think. or speak no ill.,
 The Golden Rule to heed. The blue field blossoming with stars,
 Teaches us to be true; Unto ourselves and others,
 In everything we do. This trinity of colors.
 Should teach us all to be, Good citizens of our great land,
 America, the free.
 FLOssIE RIDER, Age Is.
 North Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

 black strand of hair lay across hia forehead. At his feet lay rubber doll. The baby paid no attention to him. sbut to the tiny silver bell tied to pinR string that I waved in the air. He rolled over and eagerly put out his small hands to catch the toy. But in vain. No sooner did he lay his hands on the bell than it was jingling in the air again.
 When finally he did catch the toy, rthe little atom of humanity put the bell into his mouth. I hastily took 1t away and in his astonishmeEt at being deprived of his trophy his face puck cred up in many wrinkles. his oyes dis appeared behind a wall of wrinkles, from which place issued a rain Of tears, and his open mouth let out a howl which was very expressive of surprise and grief
 returned the bell, but this time tied it around his neck and I brought his attention to his rubber doll which satisfied him. for he soon fell fast asleep. clasping in one arm the doll, and in his hand the bell.
 ISADORE ALPERIN, Age Il. Mansfield Four Corners.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Cultivate the Evervdav Smile.

Dear Uncle Jed:-If you have some thing that is causing you sorrow; if you have pain that is physical, that Is part of you, asleep or awake, you may think you can't, but in spite of it all you can smile.
 If there was ever a time when fath- CTS and mothers should be strong and courageous, it is now. You may have a son who may be called to fight; why tell him and his friends that he has this and that weakness? How can you expect him to go stronN- hearted and mentally right, if You are weak?
 The sympathetic nature that greets you with, Are you feeling better;
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
She Won Two Prizes,

Dear Uncle Jed: The New London County Agricultural Society offered a special opportunity for school garden CTS to exhibit their best product and win prizes.
 I brought three ears of sweet corn, five golden Ponderosa tomatoes and tl,ree blue mouse potatoes. They gave tickets free for Wednesday. Sept. 5. As soon as we got to the boys and girls tents on Wednesday all the chil- dren who had vegetables. rushed in the tents to see If they had won any prizes. I soon learned that had won second prize on corn and second prize on po- tatoes. My tomatoes burst on the way.
 The first prizes were blue ribbons and money; second prizes red rib bons. I have not received my prize vet, though they were going to send I hope many more Wide-Awakes have won prizes, too.
 FLORIDA RETL BersafI1es
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
THE eUTTERFLTs TONGUE.
By Helen NJ. Richardsol

By Helen NJ. Richardson. Don't you think it very queer
 That a butterfly Coils its tongue close to its head When 1t starts to fly This tongue is just like the spring Of a watch, and when On a flower the insect lights,
 ft uncoils, and then. Deep down in the flowers heart This tongue swiftly goes; Maybe it's a honeysuck1e,
 Sometimes it's a rose: Thps the juices are sncked up. How would you orSI Like to have the rowing tongue Of a butterfly
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

West Hartford.-A house house canvass will be made by the Red Cross soliciting small amounts in order to buy wotsted for knitted arti- cles for the West Hartford drafted soldiers in the camps. There will also be boxes for contributions in the local stores.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
The Little Patriot,

The Little Patriot, I'm a little fellow for my age, My appearance may be rough; My Farmers hat may be a mile too
 big, And my shoes fit Old Man Buff. The neighbors laugh and scorn- But let them laugh as laugh they
 will
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

A missionary exchange writes the loyal support of Misses Masters' School at Dobbs Ferry on the Hudson, given to the work in India under the Woman's Union Missionary Society. A gift of $1675 from the alumnae of the school will be invested in a perma- nent fund, the interest to be applied towards the support of a missionary at Jhansi, India. Miss c. c. Bacheler of East Town street Is ono of the faculty of Misses Masters' school.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Misaionarx MAatlnn.

The ladies of the First Methodist church unite this (Thursday) after noon with the ladies of Trinity Meth odist church where a missionary meeting will be held
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Gueata at WeddIna.

the Foster -Howland wedding in New London were Mrs. Allen Latham, her daughter, Miss Barbara and son Paul Latham, Mrs. Frank s. Wheeler, Mrs Charles C. Pierce and John Hili.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

WaIiingford-The town authorities have arranged for the rental of an ad- ditional machine for use at the com ing town election. The voting list has been materially increased by the names of several hundred women vot- CTS which necessitates having another voting machine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Writes From Fora Meyer.

George L. Randall, Jr., writes home from Fort Meyer, Va. of a nine-mile hike of the troops to Edsall for firing practice. The government Is stand ardizing the singing among the I40O men, this with the fine physical drill makes the life of the camp far from being monotonous.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
RuIes for Yeuna Writers.

| Write plainly on one side of the sarer only. and numb Der the pages. Use pen and ink, not pencil. Q Short and pointed articles VII De given preferences. Do not use over 2Se words.
 [. Original stories or letters only will be used. :, s. Write your name. age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom Of the story.
 Address all communications tC Uncle Jed, Bulletin On1ce.
 -'Whatever ycu a-e-Be that!
 Whatever you Eay-Be true!
 Straightforwardly act,
 Be honest--in fact,
 Be nobody else buS you"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Fall Road RepaIrs.

Selectman Charles Bushnell and q force of men are repairing the road on East Town street near the Rock Nook Home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Yantic.
She Likes to Play With seo,

Dear Uncle Jed: l am as little girl grade. I have q pet dog named Scot tie, II years old. He will get the cows and when he sees any stranger coming toward the house he will bark like to play with Scottie.
 SARAH M'GRATH, Age g. Yanffc
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Mrs S. A. Heath and daughter, 6EiSs Addie Heath of Elm avenue are spend
 ing a few days at Groton Long Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Annie Found a Suuirred

Dear Uncle Jed: One day in Sep- tember my brother and I went to get some apples. and all at once I saw a little squirrel in the grass and picked it up and carried it home and showed it to my brothers and sisters and af- ter a while. let it go and have never seen anything of 1t since
 ANNIE M'GRATH. Age IA -.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Mrs Dwight Stone and Bevarly Ussher of Stonington were recent guests of Mrs. D. W. Avery of West
 Town street,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Mir and Mrs. L. V. Whitford of Jewett City were guests Monday of Mrs. Whitford's sister. Mrs. Frank g.. Avery of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Miss Chambers has returned to her home in Brooklyn. N. Y.. after pass
 ing two weeks with Mrs. c. F, Lang
 haar of Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Mir. and Mrs Peter Hansen of Hart ford motored down to spend the week end with MT. and Mrs. Anthony Ja- cobson of SturteVant street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Miss Augusta Learned of Lisbon plans to move the last of the week to an apartment on East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

Mrs. David R. Kinney of Tanner street is in Hartford to visit her sis ter, Mrs. Jacob Renner.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

He sat in his cradle laughing and sucking his fists Now and then a gleeful- gurgle in his throat showed in what a happy frame of mind he was in that day. His large, innocent, blue eyes gazed trustfully at me and a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
NORWICH TOWN

George L. Randall Happy at Fort Mey-
 er-Road Repairs-Women of LeoaI Methodist Church to Attend Mis-
 sionary Meeting at Trinity Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

New Havsn.-The Connecticut Stat,
 Luther league will hold a rally in Trinity Lutheran church, New Haven k Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

The Lily. The lily is a pretty flower, ' The prettiest have seen, Around her hair, is crown so fair That I think she is the queen. She has a pretty way with her, Which nobody can resist, Her pretty stem Is green and she is the queen, And she is the fairest flower queen that fairy ever kissed.
 DOROTHY PASNIK. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Would Be Popular.

Would Be Popular. Loyal Americans will not ask for a referendum to decide whether traitors are to stretch hemp or be backed up against a wall and shot at sunrise Any method that pleases the government will be popular-Toledo Blade.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27

6lueta. Hurrah! for the daring young Bluets, Who stay out in the cold, With their faces turned upward, As if thanking God, That their life they live all season. While others live but one. Daisies bloom in summe. And gentians in the fall; But the little bright-eyed bluets, Stay and see it all And when at last they wither, It's not the fear of frost, They lived their Hfe-and made earth
 bright.
 And made tame spirits bold. EDWARD STARK CHURCHILL. Rock Hill. Age 10.
 VioIets. Oh violets white and blue, Nothing as sweet is, as you Shining like a summer star Like a fiery, chariot car. You make everything seem dearer, Even Heaven seems a little nearer, I will plant you under my garden
 bower, And water you every day. little
 flower.
 MADELINE THUNE, Age g.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
A Test of Faith.

l been given us as an ally just to test our faith in free institutions.-Ohi State Joufnal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
Duty to Russla.

The plain duty of the United States is to help Russia toa get upon her feet, to organize her railroads and trans portation systems, to lend her money. to supply her with what materials she may require. She will do the fighting for herself.-Philadelphi Inquirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-27
The Baby.

Mansfield Center.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
CHRISTMAS TREE.

On Christmas night Mrs. Sylves-
ter, Miss Marion Gregg anu other
teachers who are in charge of the
Union Chapel on Hansell street,
gave a Christmas tree on which
there were between 80 and 80 bags
of candy and the same number of
presents.
Mr.. Jim Looney waa an ideal
Santa Claus and Mrs. Nils Bergen
son played accompaniment on the
organ for the songs. A good pro-
gram was rendered by the Sunday
school children and MRS. Watkins
sang silent Night, Holy Night,
and also a duet with Mrs. Bergen
sen: 81 Surrender All"
A very happy evening was spent
by both the children and the teach
ers.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
ST JAMES CHURCH NEWS.

Service on Friday at O'Clock
in the afternoon
On Saturday, the Feast of the
Epiphany, there will be the Holy
Communion Service at 10 A. M.
On Sunday at II o'clock Holy
Communion sermon. At night the
regular service will give way to
the annual union service.
The Woman's Auxiliary will meet
On Friday in the Church at 3
o'clock. For good reasons the day
is changed from Monday to Friday
for this meeting.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
PROGRAM BAPTIST SUNDAY
SCHOOL NEXT SUNDAY

$3.50: Song-School standing.
Prayer-by Supt.
Song.
Scripture Reading-by three
young men.
23d Psalm-by a young lady.
Song.
Roll call of teachers
$50 to 10:20-Lesson study.
Reassemble-So
A one minute talk from each
class
10: 50-Song-B enediction.
We hope you can be with us
the first Sunday in the year.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
LOVING CUP FOR MR.. DANIEL.

Mr.. James j. Daniel, superinten-
dent of the Methodist Sunday
School, was presented with a nand-
some silver loving cup last Sunday
morning by the school in a very
charming way
The Sunday School committee, in
GLIDING Mr.. Granting, DR.. Smith,
Mr. Griffin, Mr. Daniel and Mr..
Baldwin, made addresses: Mr..
Granting on the duty of parents
to the Sunday School, Mr. Griffin
who is treasurer, on finances, DR..
Smith on the spiritual side of the
Sunday School mentioning there
had been IS accessions to the
church from the Sunday School
within the year.
Mr.. Baldwin talked about at
tendance and the duty of the Sun
day School to the superintendent
After these informal talks four lit
tie girls all in white came within
the chancel reciting each verse
as she came.
Frances Hardeman:
Little children must do as they
are told,
And so l hope you will not think
us bold
But listen to all that we nave to
say
AS the dear old year is passing
away.
Mary Hodges:
Leap years are best for there's
longer to live
And old maids and all have more
time to give,
While we must be sure never to
forget
That to give ourselves is the best
gift yet,
Martha Granting:
To our Father above we give our
praise
Fol-, the three hundred and sixty
five days
And We are glad for the extra
day fine
Which was dated February TWEEN
ty-nine.
Ruth Smith:
And now, brother Daniel, ac-
cept this cup
Though it's not big enough when
its filled up
For the whole years deep love
without splitting,
Just the one days part makes it
quite brimming.
Banks DuPre handed the cup to
Ruth as she began to recite ner
verse and it was from ner tinv
hands that Mr.. Daniel received the
beautiful cup which will continue
" NC pTIIlllllnS with love and graft
tude to him from the hearts of all
who abide with HIM in that church.
The Inscription on the cup reads:
In token of appreciation from
the First. Methodist Sunday
School. Marietta, Ga, to Su-
perintendent James J. Daniel
1916.
Mr.. Daniel was completely sur
prised but as soon as words came
to him assured the Sunday School
mat 1t had proven its love and APP
probation of his efforts long ago
put the cup would always be
reminder of that pleasant lact. Mrs.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
Tuesday, January 9th
GODS HALF ACRE"

Presenting the ever dainy MABEL
TELLIAFERRO.
This is a wonderfully of supreme
heart interest. 1t gives intimate de-
tail of two classes of institutions
homes for the aged and hospitals
for the crippled children. The OPP
ening performance of great play is
brilliantly depicted. You'll like it.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
Thursday, January 18th
big TREMAINE"
Starring HAROLD LOCKWOOD

Starring HAROLD LOCKWOOD
and MAY ALLISON
1t tells the love of John Termaine
for pretty Julia Cameron. He be-
lieves his affection is reciprocated
until he sees Julia in the arms of
his brother David. Broken hearted,
he goes away and remains seven
years when he returns and does the
grand thing" by his poor relations.
See it.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
Sem Ubeatre
PROGRAM FOR WEEK
OF JAN. 8th---13th
Monday, January 9Th
HOME"

Featuring BESSIE BARRISCALE,
ably supported
This is one of the finest pictures
tnat ever thrilled an audience with
genuine enthusiasm. 1t is a clever
satire on the get-rich- quick Ameri-
can, and if you are snob you won't
like it. 1t delves deep into the mys-
teries of human nature.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
METHODIST CHURCH MUSIC

Organ Prelude.
Duke St.-by Whiting.
Duet-Miss Rambo and Mr.. Scott
Otfertory-Meodie in f by Rock
we'll
Organ-Reve Angelique by Ru-
bernstein.
POstlude.
Petite Marche, by Dubois.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05

Daniel was present also and was
delighted at this evidence or the
esteem and affection in which her
husband is hela
Col. d. w. blair made a few re-
marks about the Baraca Glass,
which he teaches, and which is such
an exemplary class in every way
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
Friday, January 18th
THE PL0W GIRL"
Presenting MAE MURRAY, the
ever nOnuIar

ever popular
It's play which carries you from
South Africa to the drawing rooms
ot London. The story has to do
with Margot, a little girl VINO is the
family drudge of a drunken South
African farmer, who sells her to
saloon keeper. OF course she is
finally rescued.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1917-01-05
Wednesday, January 10th
"a SON OF ERIN"
Starring the great and only"
DUSTIN FARMIJM

oldil ing IHC SiSdI anu OHlS
DUSTIN FARMUM
It's smoothly told story of Old
Ireland and of a fine young Irisn-
man who comes to America to seek
his fortune. Scenes of great beauty
are staged and the story glows with
quaint humor. delightful touch
is where Katie O'Grady SELLS a
grand little pig" It's a picture!
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-11-21
LARGER CHRISTMAS BOXES
PROVIDED FOR SOLDIERS

New Ulm people and the Red Cross
workers who wish to send Christmas
boxes to the United States soldiers in
France may send larger parcels than
was at first announced. Boxes intended
for soldiers in that country may be up to
twenty pounds, if relatives or frien6s,
or the Red Cross wish to send them
The French government recently gave
notice that, because OF its inadequate
rail facilities, it could not transport any
parcel-post package weighing over seven
pounds.
Now the United States War Depart
ment announces that it will handle all
Christmas packages for the American
Expeditionary forces now in France,
on the lines there which have been built
and are being operated by our nine
railway regiments.
Accordingly, the Postoffice Depart
ment has issued new order under which
a Christmas package weighing up to
twenty pounds may be sent to soldier
in France, but these regulations must
be strictly observed:
"In addressing, give the name of the
soldier, the name of the unit to which
he is attached, and send it in care of the
Commanding General, Port of Embarka-
ton, Pier 'J'', Hoboken, N. J. The
package must comply with the regular
postal regulations, and, in addition, the
articles sent must be packed in wooden
box not more than two cubic feet in ex-
tent. It must be well strapped and
should have either a hinged or screwed
top. No perishable foodstuffs may be
sent. The box should be marked to
indicate that it is Christmas package
and should reach Hoboken not later than
December 9Th. The rate of postage is
IL cents pound