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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
SEVEN EcLIPsEs TAKE
 PLACE THIS YEAR
Combination That Has Not Occurred
 For Over . Century.

There will be seven eclipses in 1917. the largest number possible in 12 months and a combination that has not occurred for more than a cen- tury.
 Four are due for the sun and three are credited to the moon. The last year in which there were seven ec1ipses, four in solar and three lu- mar. was 1905.
 The calculations of oppolza which account for the disappearances of sun and moon occurring between 1000 B. c. and 2160 A. D., show that from the coming of the Christian era untr the year 2160 there should be B of these unusual eclipse seasons. which means that about one year in TO has seven such manifestations, therebp showing that there is power in the magic numeral seven. The recur- rences are not at regular intervals as between two of the seyenfold years, there san interval of more than two centuries. There will be two more of these years in the next century and a half.
 The first eclipse of the moon in 1sft took place at 11.3O o'clock on the night of Jan. T.
 The eclipse was fully visible in Washington and over a large area in the western hemisphere. The begin ming was visible in central and west ern Europe. northwestern Africa and central and eastern portions of the Pacific ocean.
 4 partial eclipse of the sun occur red on Jan. 2. invisible in this coun- try.
 The other disappearances of the luninaries for 1917 are arranged on the following schedule:
 A partial eclipse of the sun June 1s-19; invisible at Washington.
 A total eclipse of the moon on July 4; invisible at Washington. The be- ginning will be visible generally in Asia, except the northeastern portion; Australia, Africa. Europe except the northwestern portion. and the south Atlantic ocean. The ending will be visible generally. in western Australia, Southwestern Asia, Europe, Africa and South America
 July Is will see the sun partly eclipsed, but the phenomenon cannot be observed in this part of the world.
 On Dec. 13 there will be an annular eclipse of the sun; invisible at Wash ington.
 A total eclipse Of the moon will take place on Dec. 27. It will be visible at Washington. and the beginning will generally be visible in North and South America, throughout the Pa cif1c ocean and in the extreme north ca stern part of Asia, while the ending may be seen generally in North Amer ica, throughout the Pacific ocean and in eastern Asia and Australia.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
TROOP SIX IS
 PLANNING A RALLY Members of the Local Scout Council Will Make Brief Remarks.
TROOP SIX

The weekly meeting of Troop 6, Boy Scouts of America was held in the vestry of Trinity M. E. church Monday evening at seven thirty. The meeting was called to order with a salute to the flag. There were ten scouts pres ent. Patrol leader Charles Haddad was made secretary protem on ac- count of the absence of Secretary CarpentSr. rally is planned for for other scouts after the Boy Scout lecture. Refreshments will be served to these present. Members of the Norwich Scout Council will say a few words Scout Smith passed his sec ond class first aid. Merton Palmer was candidate for membership. The meeting adjoourned at s15.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
CORONER BROWN AT
 TRESTLE ACCIDENT SCENE
Will Not Announce His Finding for
 Two or Three Days.

Coroner Franklin H. Brown of Nor wich was in Sound View Wednesday morning to view the scene of the &C., cident where Edward Rabizzini of Lyme recently fell from a trestle of the New Haven road while alighting from a train, receiving a fracture of the skull, from which he died at the iM Memorial hospital Monday. The coro- ner found that the trestle was not boarded between and beside the track on which the train that Rabizzini was passenger on came in and that there was no railing between the tracks Rabizzini evidently fell between the ties to the highway. Coroner Brown will not give his finding for two or three days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
How Thin People Obtain A Plump Strong
 Robust Body

Before I took tonoIine people used to call me skinny, but now my name Is changed. My whole body is stout Have gained IS lbs. and am gaining yet. I look like a new man." declared F. P. Smith, PaftsburE, Pa. who had just finished the fonoline treatment
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 Don't say it can't be done. Try it. Let us send you free a soc package of tono1ine and prove what it can do
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 More than half a million thin men and women have gladly made this test and that tonoline does succeed, does make thin folks fat even where all else has failed, is. best proved by the tre- mendous business we have done. No drastic diet flesh creams, massage oils or emuisfons, but simple harm less home treatment. Cut out the coupon and send for this free package today.
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
Cured His RUPTURE

I was badly ruptured while lifting a my only hope Of cure was an operation. Trusses did me no good. Finally I got hold of something that quickly and passed and the rupture has never re- turned. although I am doing hard work carpenter. There was no opera tion.. no lost time, no trouble. I have nothing to sell. but will give full in complete cure without operation. if you write to me; Eugene M. .PuIlen. Car psarer stag Marceeins l,a Al Avs s;,,s Manss-
 and show it to any others who are ruptured--you may save a life or at least stop the misery of rupture and the worry and danger of an operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
Sun. Moon and 1ides.
CREENEVH.L.E
Fourth. Quarterly Meeting of the Nj. E. church-Membership Campaign at Consregationai Church-Basket- ball Team Organized.

The fourth quarterly conference of the North Main street NJ. E. church was held in the vestry of the Feeder ated church Tuesday evening. Rev. George E. Scrivener. district superin- tendent, was in the chair. A large number of members of the Methodist church were present to hear reports of the treasurer and the recording stew ard. These reports covered the hold ings of the NJ. F. church, both in money, and real estate. A large bal ance was shown in the treasury after a year of extra expense on repairs to the property The reports of the treasurer were read and accepted and the stewards for the coming year elected. The federation plan was adopted as provided for by the. two churches five years ago The board of trustees was elected as follows: William H. Gordon. Andrew K. Le- wander and Robert McNee1y. Robera McNeely was also elected recording. steward of the conference. Rev. A. w. Burdon was appointed auditor of all the accounts which were audited and found to be correct.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
TAFTVLLE
British American Relief Fund Organ ized-Robert Walker, President St. Louis Grand FestivaE-Notes.

A mass meeting was held in the rooms of the Taftville Social club on Monday evening for the purpose of organizing a branch of the British American Relief fund. The meeting was called to order by secretary of the club, Thomas Addison. Robert the meeting. Mir. Walker gave short talk on the work of the British American order and expressed his hope that those interested in the work would give it their attention. It was the unanimous vote of the club to or ganize a branch to be known as the Taftviiie branch of the British Amer ican Relief Fund. The following off, cers were elected: President, Robert Walker; treasurer. Albert Hulne: sec retary, Thomas Addison; committee,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
Basketball. Team oraanized.

The Mighty Five, . fast local bas- kethaI1 team under the direction of Benjamin Tflley has been organized recently. The new team has a strong lineup among which are some well known basket tossers. The team will play a preliminary game at Taftyille Friday evening against the Tigers of that place. Capt Grebe, has in his aggregation the following fast men: Fin1ayson, Tilley, Ableman, Poole and Charnetski and E. Pierce. The local boys would like game with the Jew cit City second team and also one with the Y M. H. 4. team Arrange ments can be made by communicating with 3. Til1ey of Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
MISS CHARGE EAGER.
Daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George Eager Pictured in Washington Paper as Fluent Young Musician.

The Washington Post of Sunday contained a two-coIumn likeness of Miss CIarice Eager, daughter of MT. and Mrs George Eager, the latter be- ing formerly of this city. The picture was headed Fluent young musician is now attracting attention in social cir cles," and of her it said: Miss Eager, the daughter of the American consul at Barmen, Germany, who has just re- turned to America, has attracted much attention in this city because of her accomplishments as a musician and linguist. Although only 15 years old, she has a fluent command of English, French and German.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
NEARLY 2,o0o DEER
 AYE REPORTED KILLED
This Represents Only About One third
 of Deer Slain.

According to Supt. John M. Crarnp- ton of the fish and game commission, 1860 deer have been reported killed in this state since the law permitting the killing of deer by property owners who find the animals destroying their property became effective August, 1915. This number. according to the superintendent. represents only about one-third of the total number of deer killed
 The greatest number were killed in LitchfleId county, 42f having been shot in that section. Hartford county ranks second with 3f0 and the num- Der killed in other counties follow: New London, 2S5: Windhan1, 223: New Haven, 206: Middlesex, 1s1: Holland, 164: Fairfield, LAO.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
cre.cents va Westerly.

. Manager Benoit of the Crescent basketball team has secured the fast Westerly team for their opponents here Friday evening. The Crawford team of WoonSoclxet was scheduled to play Saturday evening but their game will take place Feb. 10. A feature to follow Friday nights game will be the dance given by the team. Manager Benoit says that in reference to Mon day nights game it was stated that Jewett City had beaten the locals twice this season. The first game was simply an accommodation game and the local boys did not have their reg ular team. The series with Jewett City team stands one and one with the next game on the home floor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
MiIkmen Raise Prices.

New Londoners whose n1ilkmen have been charging cents a quart of late, while their neighbors have been paying 10, will cease to have any ad- vantage in the problem of meeting the high cost of living aftar today.
 The mifkmen who have been selling at g cents have decide.l that they can continue to do so no longer and will advance the price on Fef. l. They claim that the increased cost of grain and labor leaves na other course open to them, if they want to make any profit.-New London Day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
NoRWIcH's POPULATION 1e,s5s
 FORTY YEARS AGO
New London Had e.576 and Putnam
 Only 4,1e2.

The population of Connecticut cit ies and towns 40 years ago follows: Hartford had 37,743; New Haven 50, $40; Bridgeport, 1s.ss5: Norwich, 1,6- s5s: New London 9.S7s: Waterbury ford S,5S6; New Britain. s,4s0; Stam- ford, 9,714; Norwalk. 12,11s; Green wich, 7.s44: Danbury. s,75s; Fairfield 5,645; Enfield. 6.322: Manchester, A. 223: Southington. 4,314; Plymouth, A. 119; Winchester, 4,0SG: Groton, 5I24: Meriden. 10, 495: Portland, 4,6as: Ston- fnston, 6,312: Vernon, 5,446: KilHngiy, 5,712; Plainf1eld. 4,521: Putnam, 4,1es, and Windham, 5.41c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
ELECTROCUTED 1T LAYTON MILLS
Frank Lavoie Brushed Asainst Machines charaed With Elechicity- Horribly Burned Body Pulled From Ma chimes by Fellow Workers

against 1t. The shock threw him to the floor with part of his body remain ing on tho machine.
 Mortified fellow workers pulled him from the machine. He was uncon- scious and his body was badly burned. Mir. Lavoie died almost immediately, without reEaining consciousness. Med teal Examiner Adams who was nofi- fled, hurried to the mill and viewed the body, giving permission for its re- movaf.
 MT. Lavoie leaves his parents, sev- eral brothers and one sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
Ulae Efa1llf1fn
THE MEATHER.

| Conditions. The most pronounced cold wave of the winter thus far has overspread the plains states and the northwest and 1t Is rapidly extending it's influence east ward and southward. | The indications are that a storm now over the upper Ohio valley will ad- vance eastward and be- attended by England and rain in southern New England and the middle Atlantic states. It will be followed by a pro- nounced change to colder weather with cold wave in virtually all districts east of the Mississippi river within the storm warnings are displayed on the Atlantic coast from Jacksonville to Eastport. Me.
 The winds along the north Atlantic northwest gales; middle Atlantic coast, fresh shifting. becoming northwest gales.
 Forecast.
 Northern New England: Snow Thursday; Friday clearing and much Southern New England: Rain or snow Thursday; much colder Thurs day night; Friday fair. with cold -wave.
 Eastern New York: Rain on coast and snow or rain in interior Thurs . day: much colder by Thursday night; Friday fair, with a cold wave.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's. pharmacy. show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday:
 Ther Bar
 a. n...... ..........s...... 32 SO.OS F m ................... 4O SV.o5 p. ................... 40 so.o5
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Wednesday: Over cast probably followed by rain or snow.
 Wednesdays weather: Cloudy; light snow in evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
BOYS HOUR.
Two Hundred See Moving Pictures and Hear Talk by President Case.

Nearly 200 boys attended the week lyF boys hour which was held on We'd nesday afternoon at the Y. M. c. A. Two reels of interesting moving pie lures were shown and President James L. Case of the Y. M. c. A. gave an inspiring talk In the attendance con- test the Mohegans had and the. Pe- quots 7s.
 The boys who will participate in the gym exhibition which will be held Saturday evening will have their final practice Thursday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
ASTOUNDING REPORT
 FOR NORWICH

The wife of merchant had stoIn- ach trouble so bad she could eat noth- ing but toast, fruit and hot water. Everything else would sour and fer ment. ONE SPOONFUL buckthorn bark, gfycerfne, etc., as mixed in Adler ka benefited he'd INSTANTLY Be- cause Adler-i-ka f1ushes the ENTIRE ahn1entary tract it relieves ANY CASE constipation, sour stomach or gas and prevents appendicitis It has QUICKEST action of anything we ever sold Benoitss Pharmacy at Taft vile.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
DIED

GALLUP-In LeffingweIl, Jan. 80, 1917, William A Gallup, in the 91St year of his age. Funeral service at the home of his son. Frederick H. Gallup. East Great Plain. Saturday afternoon. Feb. 3, at o'clock. NAiSMITH-In Taftvilie, Jan. 31, 1917, Isabella Naismith. widow of Thomas Naisrnith, aged 72 years, months. Notice of funeral hereafter. HARPER-In this city, Jan. 31, 1917, Isabel S. Harper of North Main street. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
Membership Campaign On.

A membership campaign is in prog gress at the Greenevilfe Congrega- tfonad church Bible school. Each class in the school is out after new members and the class obtaining the largest number of members at the close will be awarded a banner. Much interest is being shown among the classes and many new names have already been enrolled.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
Paperhanqers.
Mechanics.
Mechanics outeiass Paperhansers.

Capt. F1ynn's Paperhangers were hopelessIy outclassed in the bowling mattel, with Brierly's Mechanics on Tuesday evening. The Mechanics took three straight from the decorators. Brown of the Mechanics had high to- tai. Hoefer was in very poor form and it is doubtful if Capt. Flynn will keep him on the payroll after Tues day nights showing. The scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
To Start Pool Leaaue.

pool league comprising four teams will soon be started in the village. A meeting to arrange a schedule will be held this evening and the schedule will be announced later. Following the meeting there will be pool match between Samuel ArnitaEe and Bis sotte The match is 125 balls.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
tsEcoND CHURCH TREAsuRER,s
 REPORT IS ACCEPTED
Was Presented at Adjourned Meetins | of Ecclesiastical Society.

The Ecclesiastical society of the Second Congregational church held an adjourned meeting on Wednesday eve- hing in the Sunday school rooms for the purpose of hearing the treasurer's report. The treasurer of the society N. A. Gibbs was unable to give his report at the annual meeting owing to illness The report was accepted and proved to be very satisfactory.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
MARRIED.

BUsHEE-BRILLER New London Jan. 29. 1917, by Rev: c. Harley Ida Brilfer. GIRARD-GARCEAU Willimantic Jan SV; ISI'. py Rev. J: J: F4PIIion Girard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
St. Louis Dance and Entertainment.

The fourth entertainment and dance given by the St. Louis society in St. Louis hall was we'll attended Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served. The Sacred Heart orchestra furnished music during the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
Attending National Chamber Annv.,

F. c. Jewett, secretary of the Brock ton Chamber of Commerce and for mer1y of this city, and John Humph- rey, secretary of the New London Chamber of Commerce, are attending the annual meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
snoke .t shon Meetino.

Rev. A. w. Burdon of the Federated church addressed a we'll attended shop meeting at the Thermos works We'd nesday noon. Rev MT. Burdon spoke on the Wrong and the Right Way and took his text from Prov 14-12 Hugh Kinder rendered two vocal solos.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
fspecial to The Bulletin,

Plainf1eld. Jan. 31.--HorribIy burned and unconscious, Frank Layoie was pulled off an electrically charged ma chine in the plant of the Iawton Mills and died almost immediately after ward. Mr.. Lavoie was employed by the Lawton mills. While at work in the picker room he came in contact with the machine. He was passing be- tween two machines, one of which was charged with electricity. and brushed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
With New Haven Concern.

Frank Stanley. formerly of this city has accepted a responsible position with a big New Haven firm Mr. Stanley has been employed in Bridge port.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01

Miss Rose Davis has resigned her position with the Ponen1ah Mills and has accepted position with the J. E. Martin Co.,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
Notes.

Burpee Thurlow has accepted a po- sition with the Ponemah mills and started work the first of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01

George Adams. John Seddon and George sMoors. Thomas Addison has charge of the subscriptions.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01

The United States government buys 1.250.ooo electric lamps each year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus- ineks before the public, there is no medium better than through the ad- vertisinE columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01
FREE rorcIarr Couroy

This coupon, with 10c in siIyer to help pay postage, packing, etc., and to show good faith, entities holder to one soc package of Tonoline free. Address the American Proprietory Co, Boston, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01

WHEN YOU WANT n uuf ycur bur- ineeg before tho public. eh@re ia ro medium berk9w tnMM NhNou@n EnM l.- vertipin@ eolumns af TAS Bniiatiu-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-01

Predictions for Wednesday: Over cast. probably followed by rain or snow.
 Wednesdays weather: Cloudy; light snow in evening.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-28
.DAwsoN,s CHRISTMAS VISITORS

Mr.. julius Fields Of Sanford is visit
ing here.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Summons and
children, and Miss Ethel Barhill OF
Hampton Va. are visiting their paretns
Mr.. and Mrs j. A. Barnhill
Miss Lillian Partin is spending the
holidays with her uncle Mr.. T. n. Par
tin at Whitakers.
Miss Ludie Wilkerson of Suffork and
Vervian Wilkerson Of Richmond is
visiting their sister Mrs. M. W. Perry.
Messrs. Eugen White and Marvin
Partin went to Washington Tuesday to
spend the holidays wit h especial
friends
Miss Irene White Of Williamson
and Miss Thelma White Of Greenville
Training School are spending fheir
vacation with Mrs. A. B. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman DeBerry and
Miss Lillian Weeks of Richmond is
spending Christmas here.
Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Kirkland Of Ham
iton is spending several days here Wis
iting Mrs. Kirkland s parents, Mr.. and
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-28
SOCIETY.
X X X X X X * * X
IN HONOR OF MISS LOUISE JosEY

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. R.
George Shackell and Miss Will An
drews gave one Of the most attrac-
tive reception Of the season, when they
entertained at Mrs. Shackell' g home
! in honor Of the bride elect, Miss Louise
Josey, whose marriage to Mr.. Newsom
A. Riddick on January 2 is the social
event of the mid-winter season.
Cordially greeting the guests at the
! door was Mrs. r. H. Gray.
| Mrs. Jarl E. Bowers received in the
hall and invited the guests to the
punch table, where delicious punch was
served by Misses Gertrude Whitehead
and Lillian Harrel
Mrs. A. Paul Kitchin invited the
guest into the par1or and introduced
them to the receiving line, composed Of
the hostesses, Miss Josey, Mrs. W. H.
Josey, Mrs. Mamie Cotton, Miss Mary
Josephine Josey, Miss Janet White,
Miss Mamie Dupree Shields, Mrs. A.
NJ Riddick, Mrs. G.. w. Andrews, Mrs.
Earnest Hodges Leggett and Mr.. J. w.
Cotton.
Mrs. Clarence B. Riddick greeted the
guests as they left the parlor, and Mrs.
G.. S. White received them IN the rear
:, hail.
Mrs. Sam A. Dunn received in the
dining room, and Misses Matte Josey
and Pearl Jones served dainty salad
course.
Miss Bessie Gray at the Victrola
furnished most delightful music that
was m uch enjoyed.
Miss Josev was Very attractive in a
dress Of Pekin blue satin with silver
trimmings, and carried an armful of
pink carnations.
The interior Of the house was a YER
liable Christmas picture, the halls, par
lor and dining room were a mass Of
holly and leaf pine, all arranged with
the most artistic touch, "just enough
and not too much.''
The lights were shaded with red
giving out warm rosy glow.
The centrepiece in the dining room
was lovely Christmas cactus, tied
with pink tulle, while bowls Of white
tnarcissus were banked on the buffet and
mantle.
On the table were bon-b dishes OF
mints and stuffed dates.
Nearly one hundred ladies called
during the afternoon to meet Mrs
Shackell and Miss Andrews and many
were the wishes showed upon the fan
bride elect.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-12-28
POLICE CHIEF
WAS HELPLESS

Il can understand now why every
body is praising this Tanlac, for it
has filled me with new life and ener
gy and I feel better than for months
past, said Ex-Chief Of Police George
5. Riley, Of Macon, Georgia, in an in
teresting interview sometime ago.
4 was always healthy man until
June, 1851 he continued, "when I
had a serious attack which confined
me to bed for three months, and left
me with troubles that developed pleuri-
sy and other complications. 1 under
went Several operations an dtried MANY
different medicines, but couldn t get
rid Of the catching pains in my hips
and the small Of my back and a hurt
ing all the through my feet and legs,
and for long time I was entirely help
less. My kidneys were also affected
and my system seemed to be poisoned
with uric acid
From the very time I began taking
this Tanlac [ improved until 1 am now
feeling like new man in every way.
The pains in my side have left me en-
,tirely [ haven t sign Of trouble with
my kidneys, the pains have left my
lower limbs and I am in better shape
than [ have been for many months. I
sure am glad to say good word for
Tanlac, for it has put me on my feet
again.
Tanlac is sold by E. T. Whitehead Co.
Scotland Neck, n. c.