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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
SOUTH GARDINER

Daniel Thurlow has finished filling his
icehouse with 1S-inch ice which was CUT
from his pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
Johnson-Porrier

Joseph Cyr johnson, a native of New
but for some time resi-
dent of Skowhegan, was married Mon
day morning to Miss Domitilda Porrier
of Skowhegan. The ceremony was per-
formed from ST. Marys Catholic
church, Rev. FIR. J. L. A. Renaud of
ficiating. The wedding was private ex-
cept for the witnesses, the couple be-
ing attended by Edward Daigle of
Canada and Miss Annie Porrier. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Porrier of this town. They
plan to locate here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09
((0I1'See$ss;E$$$5Es,
yEnULSION

Farnum, have Returned to their homo
at Dexter
Willard Andrews of Ashland, who
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. w
G. circuit, has gone to Hartland for
a short visit.
The Parent-Teacher Association
meeting will be held Tuesday after
noon at o'clock at Lawrence high
school assembly hall. The paper fol-
the afternoon will be on Robert Louis
Stevenson" which will be read by Mrs
F. l.. Tozier.
Theodore Thompson of Bangor is
visiting friends in town.
Letters advertised Mr.. and Mrs. w
A. Bibber, Ray Croxford (2), Mr.. Miles
F. Gallant, Mr. Percy E. Herlity, w
Holbrook (3). Mr. Malcolm Mcdonald
Mr.. Murdo Mcdonald, Mr.. John Nc
-Carthy, Mrs. H. w. Durgin, Miss Ag-
mes Mcclellan, Miss Eta Reed, Mrs
Hannah Rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-01-09

HOXlE-Joe Berry has purchased a
new horse for the school team.
Fred Chapman is enjoying several
Jobs comforters" on his neck.
Dell SaNoie has work at Fisher
mill with his team.
Harold Holmes is at work driving
team for Charles Priest.
The farmers are busy getting UP
their yearly supply of fire wood.
School at the Parker school re-open-
ed Tuesday, Jan. >, with Miss Emma
Wood Of Fairfield Center as teacher.
Harry Fisher sold a beef COW to
Ora Mitchell of Larone last week.
Lester Rrann is cutting lumber for
Ed Murray of Waterville.
Guy and George York are cutting
cord wood for Dell SaVoie.
Martin Perkins has so far recovered
from his recent illness as to he able to
be out around and do his chores.
Theodore Perkins still remains in
very poor health and is confined to the
| house.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
HLtMOR OF THE DAY

First assistant.-WOuld you marry a
 Second assiatant-Yes. if she's an artist and has had any experience fin painting barns.-Erie Railroad Mag azine.
 "Mush and milk makes a person
 Its all wrong, Pete"
 Whats the n1atter2"
 I'm fat enough That girl has to stop writing letters to me."-Penn State Broth.
 You might call 1t the language of
 "Huh?"
 One grunt means I love you. Two grunts mean don't bother me, I want to read my paper now."-Bansas City Journal.
 50 she has agreed to be yours?"
 That was not exactly the way she
 "she said she would be as much mine as I would be hers."-Birming ham Age-Herald.
 Do you call thirty miles an hour moving?" asked the first speed dend.
 Certainly not" answered the sec ond speed fiend. "Still. if chap kept it up long enough I dare say he would eventually get over some ground."- Birmingham Age Herald.
 Actor-I say, old man, wish you'd advance me s5 and take it out of my first weeks salary.
 Manager-But, my dear fellow, sup pose 1t happened that I couldn't pay your first weeks salary, where would l bet?ABoston Transcript.
 Don't you find your telephone a great conVenience?" bubbled Mrs Lightnit. You can sit at home and talk all over town"
 ''Yes," admitted Aunt Susanna dolefully, "it is handy, but it's only a two-party line. My sister Deborah, down in the country, is on six-party line and she can heard the gossip of the whole istrict."-Telephone News.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
FOR SALE $6OO Down Secures 146 Acres 5 Cows, Horse and

pig. hens m. machine. h. rake. wagons. etc.. rich 1oamy tiilage for corn, pota- toes and hay; spring -watered pasture estimated 600 cords wood selling s6 to Sf cords 56 apple trees, 150 sugar naples; new house with telephone. 40- it. barn, in good repair: mail delivered, near good neighbors and school; only 1 mile to village. GA man paid $3,1o0 for a farm in 1914. He sold his pota- business demands hIs whole attention. and his quick sale price for all is For traveHng Instructions. see page g..
 "Strout.s New Spring Catalogue" just out. copy mailed free E. A. Strotlt
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

ing up like a little white sponge. Then it loosens from your toe-and. glory halleiujah the corn comes off handi"
 Yes, s.Gets-It'' is the corn discovery Of the age. More "Gets-It' is sold by many times than any other corn rem edy in existence Try it and you'll know the reason why. It takes two seconds to apply it, and it dries at once. That's all Don't experiment. follow the experience of millions and use Gets It.
 bottle, or sent on receipt of price by E. Lawrence & Co. Chicago. Ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GREAT PURPOSE BEHIND "JoAN
 THE WOMAN"
Coming to the Davis Monday, Tuesday
 Wednesday,.

Of all the motion pictures ever made none has had a finer purpose than Joan the Woman in winch Geraldine Farrar, the famous opera star, appears at the Davis theatre for three days be- ginning next Monday. It is not merely awe-inspiring as spectacle and thrill ing in it's heroic moments, but there Is something bigger and more ennobIng back of it than stage craft.
 1t shows to what heights a. woman cen rise when it comes to a moment of sacrifice. No one can hold back the big Jumps that come to the throat when they see this wonderful peasant girl of France with one of England s greatest invading knights at her feet in the humble supplication of genuine love. hold back her humane emotions because her country needs her.
 Historical and wonderful in pageant ry It is, but the thing that will make 1t take rank with the greatest motion pictures of our inne is the way Joan. s great love story is woven through It all.
 Cecil B. DeMiIle. the producer of the pictures of our time Is the way loans s rodramatic history with this thrilling and artistic achievement Special mu- sic will be played by an enlarged or chestra of 10 pieces, and there will be two shows daily at 2:10 and S:1o.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
COURAGE.

Because [ hold it sinful to despoBd
 And will not let the bftterncsr c,f 1ifo Blind me with burning tears. but look Its tumuit and its strife: Because lift my head above the m,-t
 "here. besdzss sns SUI SIns shines and the broad By every ray and every raindroD That Gods love doth bestow; Thinls you I find no bitterness at all? No PsipTG!sn sia1!s rso,, to he borne. ike Chris Think ,yyf, yfnu there are no ready tears to Because keep them back? Why g1.oglG ss9g1d. hug life's ilis with cold To curse ,mys;eif and all who love A thogsand times more good than God gives me every day. And iH T..a. each one Of these rebollious Kept Pravely back. He makes a.
 rainbow shine:
 Grateful take His slightest gift, no Nor any doubts are mine. Dark sIa,ss s<lss must clear, and when the One golden day redeems a weary Patient I listen. sure that sweet at viii sound His voice of cheer. Then vex me not with ehiding. Let must be glad and grateful to the I erudge you not your cold and dark The powers of light befrIend.
 Celia Thn.Wter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
An,sriean Farniture for soush AmerieaI

American Furniture for South America ! A thorough investigation of South American markets for American furni- tura has been undertaken by the Bu- rean of Foreign and Domestic Com merce, of the Department of Com merce. Harold E. Eyerly of New York City, has been apointed Special Agent to go to South America and spend two years studying the situation at close range. MT. Everley has had a good technical training in furniture manufacturing and is familiar with tn merchandising methods Of the in- dusfry. For three years he was su- perintendent of a furniture factory in Bra gill
 The newly appointed agent is now visiting representative furniture man ufacturers and exporters in this coun- try in an effort to learn as definitely as possible just what information is wanted. So far as possible the par ttcu4ar. problems of individual manu- facturcrs and exporters will be given careful attention during the investi- gation. The information gathered in South. America will be brought to the attention of the industry by means of printed reports and also by means of interviews when the agent returns to this country.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
PoETRY
LIFEss MIRROR.

There are loyal hearts. there arc apirIts There are souls that are srtra ard
 true.
 Then give give tO the world the bsst you And the best will. come back to you. Give isexs; so; and love to your life wln And strength in your u4nost need. Have I@aitn, @ and score of hearts Wili Their faith in your word and deed Give truth; D.. and your gift will be paid And honor will honor meet; And smile that Is sweet win surely A smile that is just as sweet. For life Is the mirror Of king and sT1s what you are and do; Then give to the world the bert rou
 have, And the best will come tack to vou
 Madeline g. BrldEes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Agricultural Limestone Will be very difficult to get this sea son. So place your order early with
 The Peck-McW Williams Co.
LEGAL NOTICES

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich. on the 22d day of March, Present--NELsoN J. AYLING. Judge.
 Estate of Samuel Palmer. late of The Administrator appeared in Court and filed a written application alleging in said Court. and praying for an or der to sell certain real estate belonging to said estate, fully described in said
 Whereupon, It Is Ordered. That said application be heard and determined at Norwich in said District, on the Beth day of March. A. D. 1917, at 10 o'clock pendency of said application. and of said hearing thereon. be given by the newspaper having a circulation in said District at least three days prior to
 NELSON J. AYLING. Judge.
 The above and foregoing is true
 Attest: HELEN NJ DREscHER.
 AT \ COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich within and for the District of Norwich. on the 22d day of March. Prssent-NELsoN J. AYLING. Judge: Norwich. in said District. deceased
 Nelson Y. Porter. of Norwich Conn. praving. for the reasons therein set forth. that an instrument purporting to be the last will, and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate
 whereupon. It Is Ordered That said netlfion be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich in said District. the 26th day of March. 4. D 1917. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice of the pendency of said petition. and of said hearing thereon. he given hv the pllb- lication of this order one tirre in some newsneper having 2 circulation in said District. at least three days prior to the date of said hearipr. and that re- turn be pr=sSa +a this Court
 NELSON J. AyIJNG Judge
 The above and foregoing is a true conv ef rer0-5
 Atte~t. HELEN N. D7 FsSestIrP
 r,ar23d Assistant Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
What Is Golns On Tonight

vandeyiIIe end Moving Pictures al Inc Davis Thea tres Feature Moving Pictures at the Au- dttordum Theatre.
 Rowing Pictures at the Breed The Ire.
 Virginia Dare Council, No. 20. D. oi L-, meets in shannon Building.
 Norwich. Conn, Lodge, No. $50 L- D 10. M.. meets In Moose Home.
 Gardner Lodge No. 46, K or F. meets in Pythtan Hall.
 Norwich Cornmandery, No. 627. U. O. G. C., meets at 326 Main Street
 Lodge Oscar. No. 30. V. o. of A.. meets at Foresters' Hall HuEh H. Osgood Lodge, No 69zv, I. Q. O. F.. M. U.. meets in Germanla 1a1l
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

The Auditorium takes pleasure in an nouncfng the screen appearance of Miss Alice Brady today and tomorrow in HThe Hurry Heart" 2 +'ss-;iHngly in- teresting screen play made from tn famous play IT rUe. rfou.
 Again this week William Fox will present today and tomorrow his latest comedy, Bon Bon Riot" This film was released only last Monday and comes direct to this theatre but four days old. These comedies have met with great success here in Norwich and the management of the Auditori- um intends having them on the bill each Friday and Saturday.
 Saturday will also see the giving away of one of Armour's hams and it will pay those wishing to take ad- vantage of this opportunity to secure a ham absolutely free. This chance comes but once and will probably never come again.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
A SPLENDID FARM FOR SALE
OLD MYSTIC, CONN.

102 acres; 60 tiIlabie. level and smooth; soil exceptional, dark silt loam, dues not bake or dry out and is in a very high state of cultivation; 1t is watered by springs, large stream and pond. About 90 apple trees, pears, peaches, plurns, grapes, etc. 10 room house, good cellar and attics rurnp in kitchen to well of excellent water. Large basement barn with wagon house attached, wagon and i'm plement shed, garage. corn house and two poultry houses. All buildings in good condition Also full line of farm implements for sale. Less than h mile to trolley. Full particulars from
 ARCHA w. COT,
 TeIephone 1884 63 Broadway
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
TO RENT
NEW sIx-RooM APARTMENTS

The Norwich Housing Company have rented thirty-five of the forty apart ments recently built by them and have at this time five vacant apartments on Spring Garden Avenue. These vacant apartments will be open for inspection every day during the next two weeks, and any one desiring one of them is advised to apply at once. The apart ments are very desirable for small families and rent for $20.00 per month.
 Inquire of J. J. CORKERY
 Tel. 260 Room 120 Thayer Building
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
Not Bothered Any More.

So-called rheumatic pains, aches of grippe, lame back, sore muscles or stiff joints are the result of overwork- ed, weak or disordered kidneys E. L. Turner. Homer, Ky, writes: After being treated by doctors two years. | decided I would try Foley Kidney Pills. Since taking them I have not been bothered any more" Foley Kidney Pills streng ngthen weakened kidneys and help them rid the blood of acids and poisons. Why suffer from kidney or bladder trouble when relief costs so little effort and expense? Lee & Os- good.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
FOR SALE
DANIELsoN, CONN.

The Eugene S. Nash property on the westerly side of Mechanic street. Cot taqe house with 12 rooms, city wate- uas and electricity, on lot 72 feet in width with concrete walk.
 This very desirable centrally located property is offered at very reason able price, part mortgage if desired.
 Full particulars by communieating
 FRANK w. GOV, Ast. stiIInan 5uiIdina Westerly. R. [.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

coming production entitled Witch craft. by R. Ralston Reed. which is the feature at the Breed theatre today and Saturday.
 The story tells of a little New Eng land maid, who lived in a stern, super Etftious Puritan colony and contains a love story of intense interest. Other pictures on the bill for today and Saturday @nc1ude the famous Pathe Weekly and a very funny one reel Christie comedy
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

While there are many kinds of soaps. it is said that those commonly used may be divided into three class es. The first class comprises fine white soaps and scented soaps, the second class the coarse household soaps, and the third class the soft soapsI
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Soap has played a large part In medicine. Medicinal soap when pure ia said to be made of caustic soda, and either olive or almond oil It was much employed in the form of pills intended to have a gently aperisnt, anti-acid action.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

FOR SALE. Cottage Houses. Tenement and Busf- ness Blocks, Building Lots, all in de- sirable locations, List your property if you care to sell or rent as I have a number of people looking for real es- tate inyestm ents-
 WILLIAM +. HILL,
 Real Estate and Insurance. Room 104 Thayer Bldg.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

c wITTER ... Auctioneer Office and Auction Rooms. Evans
 Block Danielsor- Conn
 PUBLIC SALE NOTICE.
 A full adv will appear soon in this paper of very select lot of horses. cattle and farming tools to be sold on
 THURSDAY, MARCH 23. 1917. at the farm of James Jackson, two miles from Putnam, C-Snn-, near the Gary Schoolhouse on the Pomfret Landing road. marz1d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Madrid, Spain, offers an excellent market for motor trucks. Consul Ely E. Palmer suggests that American manufacturers send representatives into that district.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

New York shilling, or York shilling. is the old Spanish real" or one-eiEhth of a dollar. It is about equivalent fin value to sixpence, English. In the southern states it is called a bit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

The date of the introduction of the magnetic needle into Europe is un- known, but it came as many suppose from the Chinese through the Arab sailors and traders, and it probably was already a nautical instrument
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
situation In n Nutshell.

Two things are very much wanted by a majority of the people in this =puntry-they are peace and potatoes. Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

This model is good for serge. gabar- dine. brea delofh. corduroy. satin. velvet and taffeta The front is trimmed with jaunty pockets. Tine skirt is cut with graceful and becoming fulIness. The pattern is cut in seven sizes: p. z4. 26, 23, 90. 32 and 34 inches, waist measure. It requires , 3-S yards of 27-inch material for a 24-inch size. The skirt measures about IA yards at it's lower edge.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any Address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

The king of England and the Ger man emperor are grandsons of Queen Victoria; the queens of Greece. Nor way, Spain, Rumania and the czar- na of Russia are granddaughters.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Nimrtfe~-Captain Nelson J. Huntley and Mrs Huntley have returned to their home in Mantle arter spending thm winter in Hartforg
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
kie- Yie- Vie! Get Me
 'Gets-H Quick Y

Drops Make Corn "Faii" offl
 five Joined the Never Again Club Never again will use anything for corrls but Gets-It Put drops Of Gets-It on. and from that second the corn begins to shriyel instead of swell
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
FOR SALE

TO BE SOLD at public auction at 1 p. m- Saturday. March 24th. in the field, one Thor motorcy1e, twin cylfn- der, nearly new. marZ3d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

Washington was the only American whose birthday was publicly celebrat- ed while he still lived. February 22 was quite widely observed while he was president.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

If we had a river like the Amazon stretching inland from New York, the greatest ocean steamers adoat could sail through the heart of the United States as far as Omaha, Neb.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
BREED THEATRE
Fannie Ward in the Columbia Univers- ity Prize Photo play "Witehcraft"- Feature for Today and Saturday.

Fannie Ward, the brilliant star, who scored a sensation by her acting in The Cheat" will be seen in role Of tense dramatic quality in the forth
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
PUBLIC SALE

Having sold my farm. known as the Charles A Brown farm. located three miles from Baltic, the road leading to Scotland Center, I will sell on
 TUESDAY. MARCH 27. 1917,
 at 10.SO o'clock n. m.
 as follows: Is head of cattle. described as follows: fine young Holstein cows. May 18th and April 1s.. If fine young Guernsey due April 18th. l young fresh Holstein COW. Holstein heifers coming two years old, due in the fall. Guernseys due in the fall. bull nearly two years old,- and extra fine fine condition and right every ways 1 nair good all around farm horses worth looking after 1 pair double heavy har nesses, sets of single harness. new cuItivator. 1 two-horse Eddy reversible riding blow. two-horse Syracuse blow Buckeye mowers. Worcester Champion rake. 1 spring harrow. 50. tooth spike harrow; abo*e Is nearly all new and used but part of two seasons: two-horse sled. 1 express wagon. l Portland cutter sleigh. surrey. | grindstone. 1 ladder 2s :t. ext. reels barbed wire, l wheelbarrow. and 40 nice chickens and miscellaneous stuff.
 Household Goods (antique and mod boards l elegant o1d bookcase with glass doors a lot of dressers. wash stands, looking glasses, chairs, tables: carpets and bedsteads kitchen coal Tor coal stove, 1 washing machine, and any quantity of useful smaller articles
 A caterer will attend. Terms of sale cash. and if stormy sale will take place the n1s' ia'f @ JOHN COOPER
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
WANTED
FARM WANTED

We have customers for several good farms from $500 to ssooo in price If you want to sell. let us know
 TRYoN's AGENCY. WilIimantic, Ct.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
1annrtx,s choice.

Congressman J. Hampton Moore. of Pennsylvania. talks like a man who would rather be known as a galoot
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

THERE la no advertising medium In Eastern Connecticut soual to The Bull srftn for husiness results.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
FOR SALE

One of the choicest cottage houses located in the best part of East Broad St. at very modest price. For full particulars. inquire of
 JOHN A. MORAN,
 Real Estate Broker, Franklin Square. Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
THE AUDITORIUM

World Pictures Brady Made Presents Alice Brady in "he Hungry Heart'' and Fox's Latest Comedy, Bon Ron Riot" Bill for Today and Tomorrow "A Ham to be Given Away Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23
LOST AND FOUND

L0ST-A young black shepherd dog. without collar Finder leave at S5 !. LOST On Tuesday. on trolley from Square at 6.45 p m. lady's pocket book containing money and other val uables. Reward. No questions asked. Return to BOA Thayer Building.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

JIG. .WITTER ...... Auctioneer Office and Auction Rooms Evans
 Block. DanielSon. Conn.,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

in which the affirmative side gave it's rebuttal and summing up of facts left no doubt IS to the decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

WE SELL all the leading brands; if you prefer your own brand instead of mail; we'll appreciate it. When in town look us up; leave your packages while at the theatre. Fagan's Smoke Shop, 16z Main St., opp. Woolworth's 5 and 10.
 mar1ad
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

FOR s4LE-Hatching eggs, good lay ing strain S. C. R. l. Reds and w P. Rocks, 75c per setting. E. F. Stnson- Phone 116S-4. mar19d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-23

FOR SALE--Greatest real estate bar Washington St.; 12-room house. most suDsta ntiaIly built. which cost over S5o.ooO to build also 28 building lots and 40-foot street. Price for residenee and the zS Iotss S10,0O0. Address Real Estate Exchange, New London, Conn.
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