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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
cYcLERs WIN PLAUDITs
Annual Minstrel Show Attracts Big Houses and Pleases All in Attend ance.

Over 220o witnessed the Thread City Cyclers' annual Thanksgiving Min strels, afternoon and evening perform ances. every seat being taken and The whole stage end of the interior of the house was a mass of American flags. Each man was heartily ap- plauded and the show would have cores demanded. but for the fact that
 the orchestra. that no more than two encores were to be given.
 The first part opened with the or chestra alone on the stage. The cho- rus, all in white uniforms and com prising the following, then marched in: Gilbert Flynn, captain, officers: Maurice w. Walfen, James Shea. Jo- seph Clark. Harry Lester: sailors, Hewlett, Fred Backus, Frank McQuil- Ian, Cyril Blackmar, John Keirans, Robert Higgins. To the tune of Strike Up 'the Band. Here Comes the Sail some" sailors. and danced the sailors hornpipe before being seated.
 The first number was I've Got the Blues. Joseph Clark sang Send Me Away With @ Smile and had to re- spend to several encores. Frank Mo Quillan sang All Bound Around with the Mason-Dixon Line and some of his fancy steps evoked laughter, even II. has one of the best voices in the. city, sang Soldier Boy and the chorus made several military maneuvers. The hit of the evening was Roy Hewlett in Down South Everybody's Happy. He won several encores. Maurice Wal len, who sings Tn the Cyclers' Min strels each year. sang Somewhere a Voice Is Calling He was also en- cored several times. Robert Higgins won favor with It's Great Life IF You Don't Weaken and with the say ings of Roy Hewlett added. got a great hand. The finale of the first part was Harry Lester with That Red Cross Girl of Mine. After responding to an encore, the curtain was lowered and when raised again there were sev- eral Red Cross nurses on the stage. On the next raising of the curtain a pretty tableau was presented. Roy Downer, a past officer of the Cyclers, now in the U. s. regular army, and Arthur Murphy in the U. s. navy, were seen, standing in front of 8 Red Cross flag, clasping hands with a Red Cross nurse. After the final curtain, six nurses went among the audience sell ing songs. for the benefit of the Red Cross. 2ssr ,5zS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
SOUTH GRTSWOLD

Oliver M Young spent the week end with Westerly relatives.
 Mrs. Robert J. Burroughs of North Andover, Mass, is enjoying week 8 vacation with her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Thompson.
 A. G. Greene and l. O. Burdick were recent business callers in Plainheld, Jewett City and Almyville.
 The Ladies' society was pleasantly entertained by Mrs. P. J. Gustafson. The next meeting Dec. will be with Mrs. Walter G. Burdick, where final arrangements will be made for the Christmas sale.
 Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Greene have
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
CENTRE GROTON

Mrs. G. P. Colou is improving, but has not regained her full strength yet.
 Miss M. W. Bailey. who teaches in Northwest Corners, North Stonington, is at her home here over the holidays
 Mrs. William Gray who with her family were called to Golden Spur on account of her daughters illness, re- turned Sunday evening to her home here.
 Leon Colou has resigned at Noank shipyard-
 Ray Colver is improving after a sprain resulting from heavy work at the sawmill recently. .,.f Daniel Davis sold his turkeys to dealers in Groton and New London.
 Miss Marietta Lester from Spring field, Mass, where she is in the Public library is to spend the holidays here with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Home on Furiouo
USOUEPAUCH

Mrs. Melissa D. Palmer visited her niece. Mrs. Joel M. Kenyon, of Po- quonnoc, Sunday.
 Mrs. Arthur Cook entertained her sister from Providence over Sun day.
 William Palmer of Detroit, Mich, Is here for a short stay. When he re- turns home, his mother, Mrs. Caroline Palmer is to accompany him.
 Mrs. s. F. Tefft of Exeter, and daughters, were callers in the village Sunday.
 James Tougee of Gould, was in this village Monday.
 Fred O. Webster of Wakefield wis., day.
 DoroAaax, Mar Kauxeaa oS rr..& Kine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Inspectina Fire Hazards.

Three out of town men, under the authority of Governor Holcomb, with Frank B. Fenton of the National Coun- cil of Defense. Fire Chief Foley and Chief of Police Killourey are inspect ing the city for fire hazards. The To- cal inspection will take about three days.
 These three men will inspect prop erty all over the state, inspecting buildings and making reports to the local officials show to eliminate them if the reports and recommendations are not followed out, the people are classed as disloyaI citizens and are made to comply with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
RICHMOND

Everett Moore and son Ralph. made business trip to Cromptou and Au- burn, Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Smith, dentist at Hope Valley, were callers at the Moore homestead and spent Sunday.
 Edwin Smith made a trip to Wick ford Saturday.
 Florence Hi11es and daughter Ad- die of Auburn spent the weekend with relatives here.
 Mrs. Benjamin Hall, MT. and Mrs. Harold Hall and family of Summit were automobile guests here Friday on a birthday surprise visit to Mrs. B. Halls brother. R. Everett Moore.
 John Smith made a trip to Hope Valley Wednesday.
 is being carried on in this vicinity.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
FLAINFTELD

Raymond Holloway, a member of the naval reserves stationed at New Lon don, has returned after spending a few days at his home here.
 Prentice Phillips and Christopher Krauss have returned to Camp Devens after spending the holiday at their homes.
 The members in the cast of the sen for play held a rehearsal Friday even ing at the Lily theatre.
 David Herbert, member of the SSth company, C. D., T.. 1. s. has returned to Fort Tery after spending a few days at home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
HON. GUILFORD SMITH
 WEDS MISS ANNA M. PATTON
and Benevolent South Wind
 ham Resident Leaves With Bride
 for California.

Guilford Smith of South Windham and Miss Anna M. Patton of Windham were married at the home of the brides, sister, Mrs. Alfred Abbe in Windham, Thursday afternoon at 4 O o'clock, by Rev. M. R. Plumb of the Windham Congregational church. The wedding was witnessed by only near relatives. MT. and Mrs. Smith left for trip in California. where they will spend the winter.
 MT. Smith is active in many indust- rial enterprises. is president of the Windham National Bank of Williman- tic of St. Joseph's hospital corpora tions and is widely known for his lib erality and philanthropy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Soldiers Return to Devens.

About a hundred men from Camp Devens, who were home for Thanks giving, took the Soldiers Special in this city, Thursday at midnight. A special car brought about fifty from Norwich way. They left on an eight car special. consisting of steel coaches and drawn by a mogul locomotive.
 A special containing twelve cars with two engines passed through this city Friday at 10 o'clock in the morn ing and the noon express carried two special coaches, also for the men re- turning to Camp Devens.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Game With Alumni Today:

Windham will play the last football game of the season at Recreation Park this Saturday. afternoon with the Alumni. This game was to be played Thanksgiving morning but the snow fnterfered so it was postponed until Saturday afternoon. The Alumni's lineup will be John Riley of Worces- ter Tech. Fritz Enander and Harold Gager of Tufts. Earl Tucker, captain and half-back on the Windham team will not play because of an injured knee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Saw AeropIane at Midniqht.

Clinton A. Slater, superintendent Of the town farm, claims that Wednes- day evening, at midnight, an aero plane passed over this city. He says that he heard the motor and could plainly see the machine, a monoplane, with rear lights and proceeding at a high rate of speed. probably about 75 miles an hour
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WILLIMANTIC

Antonio, Texas, where they will con- tinue in their trade of plumbing. Roy Robarge and Clifford Lyon left for the navy on the same train and Joseph Girard also left on that tHain to- re- port for duty in sthe aviation corps.
 A half dozen other young men went to Hartford later in the day to try to enlist
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Five Tons of Sugar Quickly Sold.

The sugar famine was slightly abat- led, Friday, when five tons of sugar in 100 bags, weighing 100 pounds each, were received by local company. This amount was sold in a short time, al- though only small amounts were al- lowed to each customer.
 There is also another famine here in small change, but this famine af- fects the whole country
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
STONINGTON
Result of Thanksgiving Day Sheot- Whist Winners-Wrist Watches Presented Men in Service.

The contest at the Chesebro rife range between ten men tsams repre- senting B and A companies of the Connecticut Home guard. Stonington and Mystic, was won by B by a score of 206 to 192. In the B company coo- of 262 to PIP. The result carries with it an oyster supper to be furnished by the Second platoon. There was some very good shooting by the Home guarders. The scores in detail are as follows:
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Stonington Pointers.
 The Mistuxets won the third game of the series with the Wadawannucks al whist, and up to date the score of the former is 1,570 to 911 for Wada- wannuck.
 The officers of B company c. H. G., presented wrist watches to J. Edward Fairbrother, now in the army, and Ed ward Wood, called to the navy. Both were members of the company.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl A.. Richie and son Charles of Bristol are guests of Judge and Mrs. L. D. F'airbrother
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
WEDDING.
Mizra-House.

Paul Mizra of Norwich and Miss Gladys A. House of this city were married by Rev. Vernon W. Cooke at the home of the brides parents, Fri day morning at 9.3O. Only relatives were present 0ht the ceremony.
 MT. and Mrs. Mizra left for Provi- dence and Pawtucket on a honeymoon trip and will reside at Pawtucket for a short time on their return.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Judgment Suspended.

In the police court Friday morning Stanley Wirecki pleaded guilty to as saulting Wladyslaw. The plaintiff said that he accidently hit the accused and then the latter hit him in the forehead, making a gash. The accused said that the plaintiff hit him first and he thought that he had a right to hit him.
 Judge Fenton suspended judgment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
O'Brien-kestino.

Daniel O'Brien and Miss Catherine Heating were married at St. Josephs church Friday morning by Rev. T. IF. Bannon, who also sang the nuptial mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
To Address SpirisuaIists.

Rev. J. Herbert Yoeman will preach
 at both services at the Spiritualists church on Gank street, Sunday. The
 services will begin at o'clock and at o'clock. He will also preach at the services a week from Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Leave to Enter Service.

Five more local men left on the noon train for New Haven for service in
 the U. $. army or navy. They are
 Floyd Willet and John Began, who will enter the signal branch of the avia-
 tion department of the regular army
 and they will leave Monday for San
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
PatroImen Chance Beats.

Changes in the beats for the pa trolmen to take effect December first are as follows: Officer Enander, So- dom, Officer Hurley, Jackson Street heat; Officer Cartier, the up Street" beat; Officer Grady, center beat, and Officer Paulhus, day duty.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

eTUptiOnS and pI1nPIeS. I had him treated and tried many remedies but all failed to help. The skin was sore and inhamed, and the rash itehed badly caus- ing him to scratch the breaking out all the time.
 and he would carry his
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
BALTIC
Local BowIers to Play Team fror Providence This Evening. z


 This Saturday, evening well known Baltic bow1ers will clash with Provi- dence experts when the new alleys open. The local boys have been put ting in some pretty strenuous prac- tice and they expect to make the Rhode Island boys move some.
 Rood, a well known bowler in New London county, said Friday that the Baltic bowlers are in the best of con dition, and while victory for the Bal tic boys is uncertain. He places con- fidence in the men he has instructed. Eaton, Chase 6 Go. of Norwich have wired the alleys and installed a new arc light at the entrance.
 Home on Furiouah.
 William Mcclure, who is in train ing at Camp Dix, Trenton, N. J., spent a 48-hour leave of absence Friday with his father. Tax Collector James Mo Guire. Previous to his enlistment MT. Mcclure was clerk at the Baltic inn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

postponed until next Wednesday eve Eing because many of the workers are out of town for the holidays.
 The call for the rest of the men in the first draft is expected in a few
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
To Utilize Old chaneI.

The old chapel at Storrs college is being remodeled and will be used tenn porarily as a chemistry building, as the chemistry building was recently destroyed by fire. Experimenting will be decreased and the lecture hours will be increased.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Cuticura Healed Itching Eczema ea My Little Boy
 Writes Mir. jorgenson

''My little boy two years old was suf- fering with eczema for about a year,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

ColIinsviIIe.-Dr. and Mrs. George F. Lewis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in quiet manner at their home Tuesday,.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Junior Hop.

The annual junior hop was given at Hawley arrnory Friday evening with many students in attendance. Picketts orchestra of this city furnished music.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
For the Little Folks Comfort

Infants Knitted Sacques, dainty little wearing apparel in attractive color combinations, daintily trimmed with fancy ribbons, 59c to s1ss9.
 Children's Bath Robes, Indian de- signs and other patterns, suitable for little folks, $1-39 to $250. 4
 Infants Bonnets in silk, corduroy or. knitted with touches of colored ribbons, 6sc to $1.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

ston. visited over Sunday with her Dr. and Mrs. Kenyon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Brief Mention.

The membership campaign of the Y M. c. A., which was to have started Friday evening with . supper, was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

been entertaining their cousin, Mrs Iarkham.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

Children's Petticoats. fancy stripes or plain white, soc each.
 Women's Knitted Pettioats,s striped effect, or solid gray, 59c, 79c and $1-25.
 Children's Knitted Petticoats, gray or striped, 35c.
 Children's Dr.. Denton's Sleeping Garments, size months to years, 60c, and up according to sizes. of Sweater, Drawer Lessins, Cap and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01


 Women's Night Gowns, plain, white or striped. V or high neck. finished with piping and fancy stitching. both in regular and extra sizes-priced at s1.00, $1.25 and $1-50-
 Short F7annelette Petticoats, plain or scaIloped edges. fancy str1pes- priced at 2sc. soc, 69c and 75c-
 Bahy's Knitted Outfits Consisting Mitters, SPAS to $50.
 For the Little Baby Sweaters, olain or attractive color combinations. $1.s9 to S3.99. Baby Knitted Outfits, consisting of Sweater. Drawer Ieggins, Bonnet and hr1tteAs. several coloEs, SPAS to S5-5o- Baby Toques in white and blue. white and pink and other good color combinations, 29c to S1.55.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
FIanneIette Garments That Will Keep You Warm

cold J and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01

murray's Boston Store
 WiLLIMANTIC, CONN. Our Alter Thanksgiving Sale of Suits,
 Coats and Dresses Offers Exceptional Values in Good, Warm Winter
 Coats, Suits and Dresses If you have delayed purchasing your Winter Coat here below regular. Each garment is taken from regular stock and marked the following for quick clearance ! Stylish Winter Coats at Good Saving Stylish Coats in Velour, Pom Pom, Broadcloh and Wool Mixtures that values from $250 and 500 divided lots and marked at following prices: $250O and $27.5O Coats reduced to $195O $35cO and $45.OO Coats reduced to $275O These may be had in regular and extra sizes. Now is the Time to Buy Your Suits When Prices Are
 Way Below Regular collection of Suits this sale includes Broadcloth Wool Mixtures Serge and Wool Popin good range colors such burgundy blue, brown and black $1750 and $2O.OO Suits reduced to $11.98. $25OO Suits reduced. to $165O
 $290O and $35.OO Suits reduced $22.5O. You Will Need One of These Dresses
 Notice the Reduction Stylish Dresses in Taeta, Messane, Silk PopIin and Wool Serge bue green, brown Copenhagen and black marked for quick clearance < $12.5O Dresses reduced to $9:S9.
 $15.OO and $17.5O Dresses reduced to $1250. $2O.OO Dresses are reduced to $14.98.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Offers Exceptional Values in Good, Warm Vii
 Goats, Suits and Dresses

you have delayed purchasing Winter Coat, here is your opportunity buy the coat need at much below regular Each garment is taken from regular stock and marked the following for quick clearance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
Items of Interest in the Dress Goods s

Items of Interest in the Dress Goods Section severa od
 hwideS Storms andy a
 wideW a yard. wide in of
 
 Plush suitable a P4ushfo inch wide Cooedve yard fnchB BlackV
 Silks Suitable for Suitins or Trimming in 
 yard will make in hoice Of color are here for sec --s9 yard.  yard. - ~ '
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
CAMSOL.ES

Cauisoles in crepe-de-chine and pussy willows. lace trimmed and finish ed with fancy ribbons, $1.00 to $2.50.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-01
CORSET COVERS

Fancy Corset Covers, daintily trim med with -laces and ribbons, 59c to $1.9S.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-21
HAD PIMPLES
Town Talk Tablets only medicine
that cured

A beautiful skin, either in man OF
woman, skin free from pimples,
blotches, tlackheads, sores, patches,
red spots and the oily and greasy ap-
pearance common to some, is a treas
urable possession. About one person
in every five has an unsightly face,
purely on account Of the diseased con-
dition of the blood.
Mrs. Pauline Gibson of New Ro-
chelle, n Y, says:
"For years l suffered humiliation
from the condition of my face which
never seemed free from little boils and
pin1ples. 1t looked terrible and felt
worse. I tried all kinds of washes
and ointnIents with no relief. | took
every sO"t of medicine advertised as
cure, but my face remained I'M
slightly. Ny physician said it was my
blood but whatever they gave me only
seemed to make it worse. Really |
gave up in despair, didn't know what
to do with myself. One day friend
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-21

| could hardly keep anything down.
Trying - get relief, l had my stom-
ach pumped out. but even this did no.
help ME as continued just as bad.
~ kept hearing so much about Ar
-o-Phos phate that l thought maybe
It might help re and decided to try
I. / have taken two bottles and -
ny surg..:a / am already feeling fine.
l can ea5 anything ard l am no: t-oa-
bled at all.
y am completely rid of my ola stor1
ach tro'ir !e that had for three Years
l have not felt so we'll for yeas ana
ar certainly glad to endorsc Argo-
Phosphate because want Of c. %
be helpeI by this wonderful nncd.-
cine"
The spirit of wanting to HELM others
is what makes suffering men and
romen give these splendid public en-
dorsen!ents of Argo-Phosphate," sad
4 local druggist.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-21
RED CROSS DRIVE in
COUNTRY A SUCCESS
Enthusiasm Proved By Reports
From All Sections OF
u. S.
pecial Dispatch to The Tribune:

Special Dispatch to The Tribune:
ST. LOUIS, MO, Dec. lift:
thousand workers in the field on the
opening day of the American Red
Cross Christmas membership drive for
2 900 600 more members in the South
west, swelled the hopes of officials a.
headquarters fought that this division
viii go "over the top" by at least a
million.
Optimism was the key note of all re-
ports from the city as we'll as from the
rural districts. ST. Louis alone turn
ed in 1000 new members, while other
cities recorded additional Red Cross
recruits by the hundred.
On the basis Of reports received,
chairman John L. Johnston wired Mar
ional Headquarters that he believed
the Southwest Division would set re-
cord for the rest of the country on
basis Of population.
A former living near Morris Okla,
drove five miles this morning tn en-
LIST in the Red Cross Army, in addition
turning in memberships for his wife
and their ten children A texas COW
man reported enrolling 900 member
in mis- county with more to be turned
in.
The spirit of Oklahoma was reflect
Ell in the following message received
from Oklahoma State Headquarters.
Piedmont, Okla, with a population Of
$50, had 800 signed up members at Z
O'Clock this morning, will get the bal
ance before noon. This indicates how
things are going there.
Nothing short of l million will DO
now for Oklahoma. l just secured tho
applications of Governor Williams and
Senator Owens.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-21

tractor, attempted to convince thc
council that the street was not what
the property owners could and must
expect for their money. He was sup
ported by the city engineer, who ap
pea'e 10 the city council to protect
the rights Of the property owners.
Threats were made at the time to pro
coed against two councilmen on certain
charges, if the street were accepted.
Special tax bills amounting to near
~ $500 were issued by the city counc
to Sholb against the properly ownel
by Rabich, bat the latter announced
ut that time that he would have the
c0ults decide whether the contractor
could enforce payment CT these bills
He announced he would prove that TIL
street was not made in conformanca
with the plans and specifications AM
that under these conditions the city
council haG 70 authority to accept the
street in that condition.
The suit vii be tried in the Januar&
term Of the circuit court. City offic,
aiis contend that the action Of the city
council in approving and accepting
the work, was an implied admission
that the contractor had done his work
: set out in the contract with the city
and that the property owners could nc
successfully protest the payment Of
these special tax bills.
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-21
SHORB sues RABICH
FOR STREET TAKES
Dispute Over Improvement Of
Broadway To be Renewed
In Court.

The wrangle caused by the paving
OF Broadway between Lorimier an!
Middle street will be renewed next
January in the circuit court rs a &c
sui Of the filing of two suits by T. J,
:5aolb, who did the work, against Her
man Rabich and Mrs. Elizabeth Meyer,
two of the property owners on BrOaC-
way who refused to recognize the &C
ton Of The city council in accepting
the street in the condition in which It
was turned over to the city by the corr
tractor.
After many discussions, dispute
and wrangles on the street and in the
city council, Broadway was finally ac-
copied by the city council, but Rabich,
one of the cchief opponents of the con-
The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-12-21

told me about Town Talk Tablets AMI
| told hei' | would try them. l got a
bottle, ana the effect they had upon
me was wonderful Almost immedi-
ately the pimples commenced to dis
appear and my skin became clearer.
continued until / had taken six bottles
and l was thoroughly cured. My gen
eral health, too, improved from the be-
ginning ard today am healthy, hap
by woman, with clear skin, free from
sore or Disagreement, n proof of the
far-reachirg effects of Town Talk
Tablets"
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by Home Relief Laboratories, Boston,
Mass.