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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
TEMPORARY SUB STATION
 AT THAYER BUILDING
Ia to Be Opened Week of December ,17th to Take Care of Christmas
 MaiI

Postmaster J. P. Murphy desires to cali to the attention of the patrons of the local postof1ce and request them to take into consideration the present postal conditions, as owing to the war less trains are in operation, and many of the regular postal employees are leaving the service, to take up arms for their country and that the earlier mailing of Christmas parcels Is inn perative. if the senders desire them delivered by Christmas day. The hol- iday rush adds over 90 per cent. to the ordinary mails, and it requires ex- perienced men to handle and distrib- ute the same. It would be impossible to have all delivered promptly if they are not dispatched in time to allow for present conditions SendeFs may until Christmas" Parcel post packages should be securely packed and well wrapped with the name and address plainly written, with the name and address of the sender in the upper left hand corner. It is also advisable that the name and address of the sen- der be placed on card inside the parcel. so that in case the address on the wrapper becomes nlutfiated and unreadable, the sender can be notified. A large number of parcels are received tied with limited amount of cord. Use plenty ~of, good stout string in securing the parcels, also have your parcels insured, ask
 
 is small and as most parcels at this season are sent as gifts. the sender will be gratifed to know that same are received, as the addressee may be unusually busy and fail to acknovl- edge the receipt of parcels. Patrons should bear in mind that all letters except those for local delivery are three cents for each ounce or frac- tion,- and that all postal post or sou venir cards are two cents without re- gard to destination.
 During the week beginning Decen- Der 17th temporary station will be opened in the Thayer building on Franklin square. for receipt of domes- tic parcel post matter where the same will be stamped, and insured, and will be collected iE time to be dis pa tened, the same as if mailed at the main office. No foreign, C. O. D. or first class matter will be accepted at this station Patrons are cautioned against sending money in letters un- less they are registered. The most convenient and absolutely safe way to send money is by money order. The expense is small and it is much more satisfactory. But if you desire to send to a friend can be found than one or more War Savings Certificates
 When presenting parcels for mail ing, do not feel offended at the ques- tions the receiving clerk asks. It is uot because he is inquisitive as he is only obeying instructions from the department, as he must know the con- tents. in order to properly label the parcel, Fragile" "PerfshabIe' as par ceis so marked are given special treat u1ent by all who handle them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
TREMENDOUS DEMAND
 FOR cANTokEMENr NURSES
Requirement. of Affiliation With the
 American Nurses Association is
 Waived -: F

The following communication has been received by Miss Kate MacKen- zie, secretary of the local committee of the Red Cross Nursing Service, from Miss Jane. Delano, chairman of the National Committee on Red Cross Nursing Service:
 In view Of the tremendous demands now being made upon us for nurses in the national hospitals we are waivfng the requirement. of affiliation with the 4 merfcan Nurses associa- tion. feel that this requirement. can be far peter sacrificed than that of registration, or the character of the school from which the nurse 'graduat- edi Will you announce to the nurs- es in your community that the applf. cations of those meeting other re- quirements except utilization will be considered and forwarded to Wash inEton
 Miss Delano requested each member to secure as many enroHments at once as possible, reminding them that the organizations of nurses in this coun- try have assumed a definite responsi- bility for service in time of war. a far greater responsibility than rests up- on any other group of women. Should they fail in this. they will be re- spofstble for any breaking down Of nursing standards and do inestimabie harm to the schools and nurses of this country.
 The age limit is now twenty-one to forty five instead of twenty-five to forty-.iye as formerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
OBITUARY.
Mrs.. Robert Brooks.

The death of Mary Emma Brooks, wife of Robert Brooks, occurred on Thursday at her home at 52 Norwich avenue. after a long illness. She was born in Hyde. England, the daughter of Fred and Eliza Hodkinson. She was married to Robert Brooks in En- gland. They came to this country six years ago, coming immediately to Taftvflle, where they have lived ever since. MT. Brooks has been employed as a weaver in the Ponernah Mills She is survived by two brothers, Thomas of Patterson and Frank of TaftvfIle, a sister Bertha, who is in England. efIer mother is still living in England. There are also two children William and Elizabeth. Mrs. Brooks was a loyal member. of the Taftvifie Con = sregational church and a loving mother and wife. She will be sorely missed by her large circle of friends.
 The funeral was held Saturday af- ternoon at her home at o'clock. Rev. Arthur Variey- of the TaftviIIe Congregational church conducted tine service and the church choir render ed Nearer, My God, to Thee and Lead. Kindly Light. The bearers were Mar tin Weilheben, William Atwood John Andrew and Fred Knowles.
 Burial was in the Versailles cerne- tery. There was a profusion of beau- tifuf flowers and a large attendance. including relatives from New Bed ford, and a delegation from Hugh IT. Osgood Lodge, ,ta Manchester Unity I, o. O. F. Undertaken George G. Grant had charge of the. funeral arrange
 ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
LOCAL HALIFAX FUND
 IS STEADILY GROWING
Additional List of Subscribers An nouneed by Committee on Wednes- day Evening.


 The fund being raised in Norwich for the relief of. the stricken in FaIi- fax continues to grow and up to Wed : nesday evening amounted to $S1.15. Of this :. sum approximately S33 was raised Wednesday. An additional list of contributors was anncanced on Wednesday evening as follows: >
 Mary Lyons, B. Mafiit, J. Belhu- meur,. J. c. Worth. C. G. Swan, friend, r. J. Casey, Powers Brothers. c. G. Ambler.. A A. Fournier. D. J. McCor- mick, Murphy & McGarry, G. G. En- gler. W. B. Young. M. Butler, Helen E. Murphy, Genevieve. Murphy, A. Walton Pearson, Harvey RI. Briggs, James Looby. Richard Lewis, William H. Oat. Harry J. Bjurstron. Lester Greenrnany H. B. Moore, Joseph L.. Oat, G. M. Stone, Grant Troland, Per- " IT.. Corning, Robert D. Byrnes, George w. Carter. William NJ. Saw age. William sF. Metzger. F. B. Arm strong: Daniel Enright. Ella A Fan ming, John TranIlla. J. c. Broadhurst, Eugene F. Sullivan, Mrs. J. T. Broad hurst. William E. Mills. Miss Kelley. c Mailer. George A. Risley. Harry Jervis, Joseph Barrcesniwig. MyIes E. Standish. Marion C. Bartlett. Mrs. G. F,. Bartlett, Frank A. Wilson, Grace Parker. Charles H. Wheeler, Charles D. Moves, John NJ. Lee. L. J. MuIlaIy, H: McEwen. Corrine P. Johnson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
CHRISTMAS SALE HAD
 UNUSUALLY LARGE PATRONAGE
Successful Event Carried Out by Members of UniversaIist Ladies' Aid Society.

The annual Christmas sale of the Ladies Aid society of the Church of the Good Shepherd, held Wednesday evening in the church vestry was un- usually successful having a most lib- eral patrona ge.
 '. From five to seven o'clock there was la chicken pie supper and about 15o Were served. The menu consisted of chicken pie, celery, cranberry sauce, cake.
 rolls. mashed potatoes. coffee and
 The booths and tables were prettily arranged about the large room and the color scheme was green and red. In the hallway stood handsome Christmas tree loaded down with gifts of all kinds which were disposed of at five and ter cents each.
 The various committees were as follows:
 Supper committee: Mrs. R: E. S. Washburn, Mrs. Ada Reveil, Mrs. Mrs. Sohn Button, Mrs. Nellie Cham plin, Mrs. Sumner ". Armstrong, Mrs. A. E. Beers, Miss Ellen Marvin Dining room: Mrs Peter S. Wilson and members of the Alpha class. 'l- Fancy ard domestic table: Mrs. Fred s. Young, Miss Minnie Keppier, Mrs Walter Bussey. Mrs. Thomas w. Will son and members of the. Alpha class Gave table: Mrs. Marietta Wright Mrs. s. P. E<eppler and Mrs. Byron Mathieu. Candy table: Mrs. Ralph Kinder, Mrs. Joseph F. Cobb. Mrs. George Tubbs and Mrs. Nellie A. Bailey. Christmas tree: Miss Ruth Tender son and Ter Sunday school class. Decorations: Mrs. Thomas w. Will Mrs. George A. Boon acted as treas urer for the sale and supper. Mrs Ashley T. Boon is president of the so' ciety.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
WHERE THE DANGER LIES
How Best to Avoid It-Facts . Everybody Ought to Know

]: The great danger in colds at this season, of the year is that they often lead to pneumonia and other serious diseases.
 The moment you begin to take patent medicines and so-caIled cough cures,', the majority of which depend on nerve-deadenihg drugs for their effect, you weaken the body.
 That takes away the vital force the grip and pneumonia germs de- veiop, and because the body is weak ened is why, pneumonia~ is so often fatal.
 .Fatfser Johns Medicine is not a patent medicine, and is guaranteed not to contain alcohol or dangerous drugs It has had 80 years of success for colds. coughs, and as a strength and flesh builder.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
PoMFRET CENTER APPLES. Pretty Good in an OH Year and 500 Barrels of Them at That.

Everett '. Brown, of westIand Farms, Pomfret Centre, who is in Norwich attending the annual conyen- tion of the State. Board of Agriculture of which he is a member. was able to harvest about 500 barrels of apples from his 500 trees this season.
 Even the Apple King has to ad- fruit. although the samples of aKine of Tonnphins County" re1ished by the members of The Bulletin force would qualify for the blue ribbon in any competition.
 This year MT. Brown has tried an apple grader with sood success. the useful devise being able to handle on an average of 200 barrels sper day. When the Westland orchards are hay ing a normal year, the product from their boighs makes a visitor under stand why it was au apple in the Garden of Eden which proved too much of q temptation for Adam and Eve.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
LOCAL sUBscRIPTIoNs NOW TOTAL $1,04.75
Sailors and Soldiers Committee Makes Further Acknowledgement of Gifts.

The Soldiers and Sailors committee for the town of Norwich makes furth- CT acknowledgement of gifts that have been received for the work of the com mittee and for the benefit of the Nor wich boys at Camp Devens. A sub- scripfion las been received from the Marlin Rockwell Corporation amount- ing to S256.35; American Therrnos Bot $6.s0 and .ohn Hurley.
 The total subscriptions to date amount to S1,224.75. The conrnittee wishes further to acknowledge gener- ous gifts from George Bruce. phono- graph records: Miss Louise Meech, pi- no-piayer records: Mrs. George D. Colt, piano player records Enthusias- tic letters have been received frequent 1y from the boys at Camp Devens and the generosity of the people of Nor wich has been much appreciated and afforded much pleasure to the men in service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
DIED

LITTItEAIn New, London. Dec. 3. 1917. late Charles H. Little of Rockland. Me.
 SLOCOMB-At Zurich. Switzerland. Dec. $. 1917, Abby Day, widow of Cuthbert La, formerly of Groton, Conn. MEAD--In Norwich. Dec. F. 1917. S. Howard Mead, aged 69 years.y Notice of, funeral hereafter. STONE-In Moosup. Ct. Dec. IL, 1917, ByronEB. Stone. aged 50 years.
 day, Dec. 14, at 1 p. m. -,rs:- BULLARD-In Bridgeport Dec. 10. 1917, Mary E Griggs, wife of Olin7 B. Buliard formerly of this city. ,-. LARiVIERE--In Taftvilie. Dec F, 1917, Elina Lariviere, aged 5S years, Fl months, wife of Francois Iearivicre.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
THE WEATHE E.
Conditions.

The important feature of the wealth CT map Wednesday night is strong anti- cyclone that is central over the
 Dakotas and moving soutnward over
 the plains state. It is attended by
 below the seasonal average, with snow
 practically throughout the whole Mis-
 souri valley, Montana, northwest and Wyoming and East Colorado. In east districts there has been a general fall of snow in the south northward to the Cafo1fnas and; rain along the south Atlantic coasts and Florida. The tenn . peratdre will moderate in Atlantic coast districts Thursday, but cold weather will extend. into Atlantic coast by Saturday.
 Forecast. Southern New Engiandt Snow Thursday with rising temperature; Friday cloudy and colder. Observations in Norwich. The following records reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday: Ther. Bar. a. m- .............. Io 73v-o z l2 m. .--....... s.....'... So.oV D. m. ...s.... zl oV.4S Highest 25. lowest Is. Comparisons. Predictions. for Wednesday,: Fair. Wednesdays weather: Fair, continu- ed cold. ,.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
Local Principal Resigns.

Frank P. McNamara, principal of the. Greenevflle Grammar school for the past few years, has resigned to take aposition as instructor in nath-
 ematics at the Classical High school in Worcester, Mass His resignation win take effect at the end Of the pres ent term. Mr. McNamara has been principal of tine local school for the past six years and before coming here taught in North Wa1pole, N. H. He is a. graduate of Holy, Cross College and received a masters degree from Clark University of Worcester in 1908.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
HER PARENTS AHE
 SAFE IN HALIFAX
Mrs. William Fields Hears From Rel
 atives in Stricken City.

Mrs William FieIls of SacheYn
 street has received word from her par
 ents and other relatives who reside
 in Halifax, N. S., that they are all
 safe, havin gescaped harm ip the re- cent explosion and fire. sFhey are still living in their own home all though it suffered considerably from the shock of the explosion.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
Farewell Recsot;e,,.

A farewell reception in honor of William N.r Ortman- who left Wedneg- day for Fort Sam Houston, Texas, was held at the home, Of his sister, Mrs. Louis G. Waltz, Tuesday evening. MT. Crtman enlisted in the aviation corps. He was presented with many gifts from relatives and friends, all wishing him the best of luck and a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
CREENEVH.LE
Frozen Earth Makes Digging Difficult
 on Third Street--Personals.

Wednesday men from the street de- partment started to dig a ditch on Third street and met with unusual difficulties on account of the frigid weather. It was necessary to spread the center of the road with soft coal and burn this before the earth be- came sufficiently soft to work in. This delayed operations to a considerable extent 1T .
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
Gets Druggists License.

Friends are congratulating William Dcuglass for several years clerk at I-tley & Jones, on his success in pass ing the state examinations for a dr11ggist's license. Mir. Douglass took his examination before the state board Of pharmacy commissioners while in Hartford on November IS. and receiv- ed word of his success Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
NORWICH TOWN
Rev. George II. Ewing Spending a Weeks at Plun Island-c. w. Chap in to Lead Services in Church.

Rev. G.. H Ewing Of Elm avenue left Wednesday for a week at FsortTTerry: In his absence c. w, Chapin will be Tn charge of the mid-week service this tThursday) evening at tke First Con
 gregattonal church. The subject to be considered is The Revealing Omen.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

David Goldblatt of Central avenu has returned after spending the frs of the week in New Yorw. New Ha ven and Bridgeport on matters c husinesS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
MARRIED

CUMMINGS s-MARRA In Fftchvi11e, Dec. 10, 1917. by Rev. Otto s. Bau- meister of Colchester. Sergt. William L. Cummings of Norwich and Miss Rose A Nara of Fitchviile.
 PECKHAM-CABRAI New London, Dec: 10. 1917. by Rev. c, Harley Miss Mary Cabral. both of New Lon don.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Elmer Flynn and William War have returned after a few days New York where they were preser at the six day bicycle race.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

ment had direct charge of the con- stYuction which was one of the most important the department had this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Warren Sharples has recovered suf. ncientiy~ rom his operation to be able to be out around.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

There were a good number on tn, ponds of the village Wednesday il spite of the cold
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Richard Shea and Augustus Gurke who recently enlisted in the coast arr tiliery, left for their stations We'd nesday. D..
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
CARD OF THANKS

wish to thank all those who have been so kind during the illness and death of my wife; also those who sent flowers. These acts of kindness; will ever be e1nbered.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Red Cross Christmas seals are be- ing sold in the stores.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
Personals,

Thomas J. Harrington of the 34th Co, has been spending a few days at his home on Roosevelt avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Albert Porteiance, third class phar- n1acists mate. and Seaman Harold De- Ceiles, both local boys. reported at the. Naval Training Station. Neyynort Tuesday morning
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

The ri-annual. examinations in the Wequonnoc school started $Wednes- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Personals and Notes. Percy Krodel has resigned his po sition with the Ponemah Mills and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
Advertisad Iettar.

There is only one advertised letter at the Taftville postoffce this week and this is addressed to Madame God fois Fournier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Robert Brown was a visitor in the village Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

has accepted a position with the .John- son Sawmill company.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
TAFTvILLE
Thrift Stamps for Sale at Wequon. noe SchooI-Advertised Letter-Per. sonaIs.

Tuesday the pupils in the Wequon- noe school were given an opportunity to purchase the government thrift stamps through their teachers. A large number of the stamps were sold the first day and smaller number the second
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Both children and teachers are
 showing splendid interest in the cam = paign. -.>- ,. ..e ~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13
ADAMS TAVERN

WHEN x0U WANT to put your Bus Iness before the public. there Is no raedfrm better than through the ad. FerttstnE eCzuulns of The BrLetih-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Sun. Moon ana Tides,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

Children Who School. Have Purchased.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-13

If you suffer SO bad you can't wait for mid Pile Treatment at the nearest drug
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-17

his fingers %unclenched, a great sigh
whistled from his lungs. Before him,
booted, spurred, and fully dressed, lay
the dead body of Ed Austin.
Dave was still staring at the master
Of Las Palmas when the prosecuting
attorney spoke to him.
God! This is terrible, isn't it?" he
said. HE must have died instantly"
"Who-did itT
1--WE don't know yet. Benito found
him and brought him in. He hasn't
been dead an hour"
Law ran his eyes over the room, and
then asked, sharply, where is Mrs.
Austin"
He was answered by Benito Con
zales' who had edged closer. "She's
not here, senior"
Have YOU notified herr"
Benito shrugged, "rhere has been
no time, it all happened so quickly"
Someone interrupted, and Dave saw
that it was the local sheriN-eyidently
1t was he who had waved from the
speeding machine a few moments be-
fore.
I'm glad you're here, Dave. for you
can give me a hand. I'm going to round
up these MeXicans right away and find
out what they know. Whoever did it
hasn't gone far; so you act as my
deputy and see what you can learn"
When Dave had gained better con-
troll of himself he took Benito outdoors
and demanded full details of the trag-
edy, With many lamentations and in
c~oherencies the range boss told what
he knew.
Ed had met his death within a half
mile of Las PalmaS as he rode home
for dinner. Benito, himself ON his way
the house, had found the body. still
warm, near the edge of the pecan
He had retained enough sense
10 telephone at once " ~Jonesyille, and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-17

patches Of bare ground; insects a n
noisily from every side far ahead The
road ran Il wagering course through d
deeeitful mirage Of ripping ponds. Il
was all familiar, pleasant; it was
home. With every mile he covered his
strength and courage increased.
such changes had come into his life
since his last visit to Las Palmas that
1t gave him a feeling Of unreallty TO
discover no alteration in the ranch.
lie had somehow felt that the build
lhgs would look older, that the trees
would have grown taller, and 50 when
he finally came in sight Of his desti-
nation he refined in to look.
Behind him he heard the hum Of an
approaching motor, and he turned TO
behold a car racing along the road he
had just Travelled. The machine was
running fast, as q long streamer of
choking dust gave evidence, and Dave
soon recognized it as belonging 10
Jonesyille's prosecuting attorney. AS
1t tore past him its owner shouted
something, but the words were lost, In
the automobile with the driver were
several passengers, and one Of these
likewise called to Dave and seemed to
motion him to follow. When the ma
chine slowed down a half-mile ahead
and veered abruptly into the Las Pal
mas gateway, Dave lifted Montrosa TO
n run, wondering what pressing ncces-
sity could have induced the prosecut-
attorney to risk such q reckless
burst Of speed.
Dave told himself that he was I'M
duly ap~prehensive; that Strange's
warnings had worked upon his nerves.
Nevertheless, he continued to ride so
hard that almost before the dust had
he, too, turned into the shade
Of the palms.
Yes, there was excitement here;
something was evidently very much
liniss, judging from the groups of
'anch-hands assembled upon the porch.
They were clustered about the doors
windows, peering In. Briefly they
.urned their faces toward Law; then
hey crowded closer, and he perceived
hat they were not talking. Some of
hem had removed their hats and held
hem in their hands.
Dawes knees shook under him MS he
l~iSmounted; for one sick, giddy instant
he scene swan before his eyes. then
lie ran toward the house and up the
teps. He tried to frame a question,
'ut his lips were stiff with fright.
ieedleSS of those in his path, he forced
us way into the house, then down the
lall t0Ward an open door, through
Ihlch he saw n DON full of people.
rom somewhere came the shrill vail
lg OF Il woman the house was full of
ushed voices and ~whisperings. Dave
ad but one thought. From the depths
I his being a voice called Alaire's
anne until his brain rang with 1t.
A bed was in the room, and around
was gathered n group of white-faced
With rough hands Law cleared
way for himself, and then stopped.
rozen In his tracks. His arms relaxed, {
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-17
In DANGER.

Friend Ito professor, whose lecturs
"How to Stop the War;" has Just been
acknowledgements you, old
man-went splendidly. At one time
during the afternoon l was rather anx.
ious for you.
Professor-Thanks. But I don't
know why you should have been so
concerned OF my behalf.
Friend-Well, a rumor did 60 round
the room that the war would be over
before your Decentralization Punch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-17
CHAPTER XVIII,
A Surprise.

Law found 1t good to feel q horse
between his knees He had not realized
until now how long MontroSa's saddle
had been empty. The sun was hot and
friendly, the breeze vas sweet in his
nostrils us he swept past the smiling
fields and out into the mesquite coun.
Try. Heat waves daneed above Tue
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-08-17
House Plants Must breathe

Turn house plants half way about
at least once each week. to keep all
sides alike and exposed to the light.
Keep dust from them by frequent
spraying or sponging, so pores will not
become clogged. They must breathe
or they perish.