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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
HUMOR OF HE DAY

You'll find my ancestors name on the Declaration of Independence"
 Well, you'll find my name on the registration lists of 1917-"-Kansas City Journal
 You always act like a fool" snap ped Mrs Kickley.
 Well, T always follow your ad- vice, don't I?~ replied MT. Kickley.- Illustrated Magazine.
 Mayme Gas two officers pass with out a g1ance)-Gee- Cert some army men are 'nire1y blind to the female
 Gert-sure. I guess they must be- long to that Reserve Corps.-Judge.
 q see my wife is in that picture
 You can't see her through the
 NO, but I recognize the baby car riage in the lobby. COur- ier-Journal
 Mrs. Hurryon-Why do you con tinue taking that medicine when you're entirely well again?
 Her HuSband-There' all of 70 cents' worth left in the bottle and Pm afraid it won't keep if I don't use it now--Phuadelphia Bulletin.
 What are you doing with that lady's slipper in your pocket? Look iEg for a Cinderena?''
 Nav, my wife wanted some stock ings to match. I couldn't cut sec tion out of the slipper, so I had 70 bring the pesky thing along."-Pitts burgh Post --
 'I don't know just what to think of that storekeeper.
 What's the hitch? ?"
 'He told me to come in and tell him what don't know, so he can tell me what he knows"
 That's a fair exchange. .'-Richmond Times Dispatch.
 Tired Tompkins-Won't you give a veteran something to eat, mam2
 Lady of the House-You a veteran! You were never soldier. I'll be bound.
 Tired Tompkins-Lady, you do me an injustice. have done nothing but soldier all me life.-St Louis Times.
 ''The fair defendant will be acquit ted, of course ?'
 q expect so,'' replied the prosecut- ing attorney. "As soon as she mount ed the witness-stand and smiled at the jury. nine out of the 12 began to tumble with their neckties and slick down their hair.'-Birmingham Age Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
LEGAL NorlcE~

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at North Stonington. within and for the District of North Stonington, on the 7th day of December. A D. 1917.
 Present-CEfARLiES c. GRAY. Judge.
 Estate of Amos B. Chapman, late of the Town. of North Stonington. in said District, deceased
 Clara M Chapman of North Stonfng ton filed in Court written applica- tdon praying that adminisHation be ceased, alleged to be 1ntestate.
 Therefore, Ordered, That said appli- cation be heard and determined at the Probate Office in North Stonington, in said District. on the 18th day of De- cember. at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, and that said Clara M. Chapman give public notice to all persons mterested The Norwich Bulletin. a Newspaper having a circulation in said District, to appear if they see cause at said time and place and be heard relative thereto and return make to this Court of the
 Attest: CHARLES c. GRAY.
 .dec1ed Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
AUDITORIUM
Death Faced Daily by Vitagraph Stars in Acting Out Of Thrilling Seenes-s5 Per Cent. of Pictures Taken Out of Doors.

The Fighting Trail, the Greater Vii Sagraph serial which will start at the Auditorium theatre today, is declared by Manager Connolly to be the most remarkable picture ever filmed. He saw the feature in its entirety before he booked it for his theatre and as sorts that it is one of the most ex- citing melodramas he ever viewed.
 Tt is the first all outdoors picture serial ever made" said Manager Con nelly, and contains more thrills to the foot than anything I have ever seen It is set in wild mountain and desert scenery and every thrill is pro- cuced naturally, there being no trick walls sinking ceilings or anything ot the sort in it In fact, there are very few interior scenes in the entire fif- teen episodes, those that are shown keing mere flashes I should say that there is at least ninety-five per cent Of outdoor photography, something that never was heard of before.
 How MT. Duncan and Miss Hollo- way. the leading players of The Fight ing Trail, survived the many hazard nus stunts they undertook in making this picture I do not know, because is seems to me that they must have talk en their lives in their hands every time they went out to take a scene.
 There Is action every minute in the picture. from the first episode to the last. and I feel certain that every person who sees 1t will be just as en- thusiastic about this big serial as I am Those who are not thrilled will be persons whose emotions do not re- spond to the startling things of life.
 There is plenty of fine riding, fine shooting and superb acting m The Fighting Trail and I think it will set new mark in motion picture serials"
 Light at Dusk, a big six-part Vita graph Super-picture, picturing Orrin Johnson and two fine acts of high class vaudeville completes a very good bill that will surely please
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEepLEwoRK GUILD
To Establish Branch in Norwich Work to Be Explained at Public Meeting Thursday.

One of the oldest and most useful ct the many organizations in the Unit cd States, the Needlework Guild Of America, whose work is the supplying or garments to. the needy under al most every circumstance. finds itself this its Sand year, much hampered by a greatly increased demand Tor what it supplies To meet this emer- -ency it has decided upon a Wake-up Needlework Guild Campaign, partic- ularfy in those states that have few branches where new ones are yet to he formed. Connecticut is one of these Norwich has generously re- sponded to this call for helpers It is planned to start a branch here, with sections in neighboring towns, if pos sible- To accomplish this a meet ing has been fixed for Dec 18th at D. rn-, in the Service League rooms in tEe Thayer building.
 It is hoped that many will be pres eYt at this gathering. from the sur rounding places, if only to hear of this large body of earnest workers throughout the United States and what it has done. is doing. and yet hopes to do. Miss Rosalie E. Zim- herman will speak regarding the work of the guild. which is working in CO., operation with the Red Cross and do- ing much war relief work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
BREED THEATRE.
Double Crossed" Paramount Pic lure, Starring Pauline Frederick, Feature For Today and Tuesday.

A theme that will have a universal appeal is found in Double Crossed'' a Paramount picture, starring Pauline Fredertsk at the Breed theatre today and Tuesday This is the fact that not one of us really knows all about the persons nearest to us in daily life For instance, ip Double Crossed a de- voted young wife learns for the first time of a youthful slip on the part of her husband whom she adEred and whom she had unconsciously placed upon pedestal too high for any man. What happened when she found out his crime and how a new and deep CT understanding was brought about between them. is pictured by Miss Frederick with all wondrous artistry of which she is capable.
 Other pictures on the bill include the Hearst-Pathe News and a Lone- some Luke comedy. Starting with this issue of the Pathe Weekly it will contain each week a section entitled
 spending a Day at Camp Devens." By following this series you will in all probability recognize some of your friends <
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
DAVIS THEATRE
Three Big Keith Vaudeville Acts and Madge Kennedy in Nearly Married, Six-Part Feature Picture Today.

The appearance of Madge Kennedy, who became a screen star almost over night. in Nearly Married, six-act picture version of the famous stage comedy by Edgar Selwyn, is a combi- nation that should prove a most suc- ceSsful attraction when shown at the D'avis theatre Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. Madge Kennedy is the same capable young comedienne whose work supplemented the laugh-provok- ing situations of Margaret Mayo's screen version of Baby Mine. and made that photoplay one of the really pro Qounced hits of the year. Nearly Married. as the second starring vehi- cie of Madge Ike anedy, is a worthy successor to Baby Mine There are also three good Keith vaudeville acts on this bill. headed by Angel, Ald- we'll and Fuller. who present a singing and talking skit entitled A Real Sol dier. Charles Bradley, the good nat ured comedian, comes next in a lively zaonniogue and Harty and Varady. Eu- Rupean sensational dancers, holding the worlds record for endurance cfnnc4ng i'm California in 1910, com riete the vaudeville. The animated weekly win ncws from all over the world will also be shown.
 Matinee at 2.15; evening pictures 7.15. vaudeville s-30. pictures 9.15.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
No Higher Price For This

While food and clothing have ad- vanced in cost. it is well for the sick that the prices of such reliable fam fly remedies as Foley Kidney Pills are not increased. Persons in mod crate circumstances find doctors bills hard to pay in the easiest of times. Don't neglect weak. tired or disorder ed kidneys Foley Kidney Pills cost little and relieve backache. pains in sides and loinss sore muscles, stin joints, rheumatic pains alhd annoying bladder trouble The Lee & OsgOod -Ga
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Auditorium. Moving Pictures at the Breed The atre-
 Vaudeville and Photop4ays at the Davis Theatre
 Norwich Rifle Club meets at the Armory.
 Uncas Lodge. No. T. l. O. O. F.. meets %ames Tnion- K. 1s7, U. B. of. C. and J. of A.. meets in Carpenters HaIL Norwich Conctave. No f24, L O. Ill., -. sets in Eagles Hall.
 Norwich Ledge. No. 24S. F. o: E. F.. meets in Buckingham Memorial
 Sebequonash Council. No II. D or F. -.eets in Foresters' Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
BOZRAH
Norwich Speakers Address Grange on
 Patriotic T hemes.

Bczrah grange held it's regular meeting in the Town Hall Wednes- day evening. During the lecturers hour two eloquent addresses were given by Jp ,e John H. Barnes and Lawyer Arthur F. Libby of Norwich urging each to do his best to help win the was.
 Harry Lathrop Motor Truck Co. No 2, Camp Devens, spent Thanksgivine with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Ed win Lathrop.
 Sherwood c. Avery is moving this week to his new home, recently pur- chased by Orin M. Price Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

At the Russian Army Headquarters the Special Committee has begun irs task of reducing on all fronts the ac- them the Red Cross, a:ld of cIininat- ing all men whose employment is not absolutely nee ssary. The reason Of this step is the difficulty of coping with the question of food supply
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

finished. The doc tors said I would have to be opera ted on and I simply brok e down. A friend advised me to try Lydia B.
 Pinkham's Vege- table Compound,
 and the result is I fee. like a new wom- an. I am we'll and strong, do all my own hor1se Uorlr and
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
FUN ERAL
Alfred E. Reed.

Alfred E. Reed, S6. of POE West 18th street, New York, died Tuesday at the Hartford hospital from intestinal obstruction. He was taken i'll while visiting friends in Willimantic. MT. Reed leaves two sons and one daugh- ter.
 Mir. Reed was former resident in town for a number of wears. His body was brought to the Center ceme tery Thursday afternoon and buried beside his wife and a daughter who died number of years ago
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

The time for holding the preaching service and Sunday school was chang ed last week Sunday. The Sunday school is now held at 1O.3O and the preaching service at 1130. This new arrangement was made to try and i'm crease the attendance in the Sunday school and awaken more interest in the church service. Rev. MT. Win gard, the pastor. has formed a class of boys and young men that is we'll attended.
 J. Wilbur Lanphear, who was seri- ously i'll with pneumonia is recovering Mrs. Lanphear who has an attack of grip, Is convalescent
 Mrs. Katherine Rice of Wfllfmantic was visiting the past week with MT, and Mre. Arthur Williams.
 Auction of Cattle.
 Winfield J. Phillips had a large auc- ton sale of 34 head of cattle We'd nesday. A good number attended from many miles around and good prices were obtained.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Roan horse, age T, 1900 old. 1250 pounds, sound; extra good workers and drivers; will sell for one half of what they are worth to settle a bill; would take some hay in ex- change. Murphy Brothers Stable, Will limantic. dec10d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
POETRY
ONLY A VOLUNTEER

(By Request) Why didn't I wait to be drafted And led to the train by a band, Or file a claim for exemption? Oh! Why did ! hold up my hand Why didn't I wait for the banquet, Why didn't I wait to be cheered For the drafted men get all the credit While I merely volunteered. And nobody gave me banquet Nobody said kind word. The pun of the engine, the grind Of
 the wheels,
 Was all the goodbye that I heard, Then off to the training camp hustled. To be drilled for the next half year. For I'm only volunteer. And perhaps some day in the future. When a little boy sits on my knee. And asks what I did in this great war. And his little eyes look at me. I will have to look back at those eyes That look up at me trustingiy, And-confess that ] wasn't drafted, That I was "only a volunteer"
 Author Unknown.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

The Russ an Provisional Govern ment has approvel q I:iH PT0Slamng March 12, tn. anniversary of the first day of he RaTl. .>i:iOn, as tie Russian NatiouaI F'ete pay
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

New HavenHDr. Adelaide Lambert, one of the first women physicians of this city, died Wednesday night, at her residence, S6 Broadway, after an illness of several days. Dr. Lambert had a large practice among the women pf the city She was born in Sharon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the United Kingdom states that there is no foundation for the report that negotiations have been carried on for the exportation from Germany to Sweden, under a commercial agree rnent, of about 100000 tons of coal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
A FRIENDS '''-'' ADVICE
Woman Saved From a Seri.
 ous Surgical Operation.

Louisville, Ky.-'For four years I suffered from female troubles, head aches, and nervousness. I could not sleep, had no appetite and it hurt me to walk. If tried to do any work, would have to lie down before it was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
YANTTC

Recent Accidents Principally to Mo- tor VehicIes-Suffragist Car Over turned-George Mahoney injured His Horse Has to be Shot-PupiIs Aid Food for France Fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

A further contribution of s51 16s Tod. from the colony of Trinidad has keen paid to the French Red Cross Additional contributions, amounting Ito 6 150 13s. Id, have been paid to the Prince of Wales National Relief Fund by the colony of Fiji.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

An ex.1-ess train anI a ni:.itary' train coIlid71 on the VladikaVkaz railway (Caucasus), 25 persons being killed and TO severely injure1 Most of the victims were SOL Hers
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

As a result of the fire at Salonilza out of a total civil population of 27S,749 no fewer than 73, AS were rendered homeless. At present 7,592 persons are in tents and 65.S56 in houses and public buildings all over crowded, and fully half are children under 12,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

"It was one of the best prepared and best-conducted actions of the war" IS how M Clemenceau, who re- gently visited the Aisne front, des- cribes the French success in this sec
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

Sir Berkeley, Moynihan, Professor of Clinical Surgery at Leeds Univer- sity, who has been assigned by the British government to advise the Uni ted States Army Medical Corps in its preparations, has arrived at an Allan tic port.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
THE SINGLE STAR.

Service flags are flying.
 from the home and mart Show where men replying Chose a soldiers part Telling of the muster
 Some by dozens thronE In the white field cluster
 COnsteIIa ation strong. But we hail as dearest
 Those that single are, Shining bright and nearest Some ones evening star. -McLanburgh Wilson, in the New York Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

In confirmation of the report that there is wireless communication be- tween Holland and foreign countries, via Berlin, the Amsterdam Telegrasf states that commercial telegrams are arriving in Holland by this route.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10

WHEN YOU WANT Io put your bus iness beEore c-1 public. there is no medium better chan through the ad- vertising cofYgns~ of Eas Bulatin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
CHAPLIN

Change in Hour of Sunday School and Preaching Service - Thirty -four Head of Cattle Auctioned-Deatf of Alfred E. Reed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-10
WANTED

A live correspondent in every town, village and hamlet in Windham and New London Counties, Conn.,, and Washington County, Rhode Island. Only live ones who can furnish de- pendable information need apply. We gay cash for news items., Address Box 344, Norwich.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-09-27
gETREATING fN BELGIUM

From various sources comes the hint that the Germans are prepar- ing to relinQuish at least R part of Belgium. The news that the civilian population Ut ostend and other Belgian coast cities had been sent inland and that Germany was planning to give back to the Bel gians the control of purely local government may be taken as an indication of the purpose of the Ger man high command to shorten its lines of defense and to withdraw fron a salient which is likely to prove dangerous.
 The announcement that the Ger mans were stripping Belgium of machinery and of everything likely to be useful to the starving popula- tion left behind is additional proof that the kaiser is preparing 10 withdraw. That course preceded the withdrawal from cities in Nor tnern France when Hindenburg made his famous strategic retreat. The part of France relinquished by the Germans was left a desert, and tha carefully-thoughI- I schemes of frightfulneSs in retreat added greatly to Germany's debt to hu- manity.
 If Germany hopes to attain bet ter position by restoring to the Belgians the purely local govern ment, or if it hopes to appear in 8 better light in the peace councils by relinquishing its iron grip on that desolated country, it has made a mistake. The United Statse will not give assent to any peace which leaves Belgium a desert and its people less, and in that idea de entente allies are in prfeect agree ment.
 The coast cities of Ostend and Zeebrugge have been valuable to the Germans as submarine bases, and any scheme which includes their abandonment is proof that the German U-boat program has failed. The British navy and the British air Feet have steadily bombarded both harbors, and it is likely that their usefulness has been impaired if Art destroyed. Stripping Bel gium as Northern France was strip ped will not add greatly to the force os the German peace plan, Of mo il demnities." The demand for reUaration in Belgium is likely to make stronger appeal thah eve- 10 the entente allies.-Seattle P-I
The daily Alaskan., 1917-09-27
The State of WostsyIvania,

The province and government of Westsylvaniu" was proposal made by the settlers in the southwest of Penn sylvania and the aGjarcnt territory for the creation of new stute. It origi- hated in connection with the troubles between Virginia and Pennsylvania, and the scheme was brought forward early in July. 1T76. A description or the proposed government defines tho bounds as "be-iuniIg nt the eastern branch of the Ohio opposite the mouth of inc Scioto and running thence in q direct line to the Owasioto pass, t&nncc to the top of the Allegheny mountains, thence with the top of the said noun. tains to the northern limits of the plr- chase made from the Indians in lIGS at the treaty of Fort StanwiN. thence with the said limits to the Allegheny or Ohio river and then down the said river as purchased from the said lh- dians at the aforesaid treaty Of Fort Stanwix at tEe beginning" A call for A convention to organize the govern ment was issued. bat memorial Of the Virginia committee of West Au. gusta county to th, lower house of as semblv led to the abandonment of the plan.-PhiadcjpAiu ? P,eSi. Q
The daily Alaskan., 1917-09-27
OLD PEOPLES
 KIDNEYS
Many Elderly Skagway Residents Suffer From Some Form of
 Kidney Trouble.

When past middle age, there frequently comes a noticeable weak ening of the organs of the body, and resulting danger of quick de cline. It is quite necessity to give prompt help to any part that first shows signs of wear. Healthy kidneys are necessary to a hale old age. Weak kidneys often bring constant backache, lame back, stitches and twinges Of pain, an moving urinary troubles, and the danger of dropsy or Bright's disease. Doan's Kidney Pills are gratefully recommended by very many aged people. Convincing proof of merit in the following testimony:
 J. NJ. Johnsen, carpenter, 2625 w Fifty-ninth St., Seattle, Wash, says: "A cold weakened my kid neys and after that I had a great deal of kidney trouble. My back was lame and it felt as though the muscles were all drawn up and stiff. My kidneys didn't act right at all and the secretions were highly colored. l had to get up often at night. Doan'S Kidney Pills gave me a complete and last ing cure. l am now free from kid ney trouble in spite of my age, which is past sixty years"
 Price COG, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan'S Kidney Pills-the same that MT. Johnsen had. FOster-Mil- butn G., Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
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The daily Alaskan., 1917-09-27
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR United States Land Office
 Juneau, Alaska.

August 23, 1917 Notice is hereby given that Joseph John Franklin Ward of Skagway, Alaska, has filed in this office notice of his intention to make final five year proof to es- tablish his homestead claim under the provision of thr. Act of May 14, 1898. as amended by the Act of March 8, 1903 (32 Stat. 1O2S) to the land embraced in U. S. Sur vey S65, situate in front of David son Glacier on Chilkat Inlet, Lat. 590 O5' N., Long. 1859 22' w., and more particularly described as fol- lows:
 Beginning at Cor. No. M. C., on line of ordinary high tide, ChilEat Inlet, whence U. s. l.. NJ. No. 7S3 bears x. 4 O5' E.. 1882 chs. md w. c. due w. $50 chs, thence meandering on line of ordinary high tide CD S. 2S0 15' E. 4.SO chs. (2) s. 34' 45' w. S.7O chs. (3) s. 20 3O' w. 10.S0 chs. (4) S. SS0 SO' E. 1.50 chs. (5) S. 12' 15' w. 12.S0 chs. (6) s. 46' SO' w. 3.6O chs. CD S. SS' 15' w. 2.SO chs. to Cor. No. 2, M. C., whence w. C. bears w. 800 chs, thence W. 37.6S chs. to Cor No. 8, thence N. S6.S2 chs, to Cor. No. 4. thence E. 44.5O chs. to Cor. No. l, NJ. C., the place of beginningn containing an area of 1896 acres, Mag. Var. S20 E
 said proof will be established by the testimony of said Joseph John Franklin Ward before the U. S. Commissioner, J. J. Kennedy, at his office at Haines, Alaska, on the 18th day of December 1917, at ten o'clock a. m., and by the testimony of two of the following witnesses, viz: c. A. LindhOlm, Mar tin Madsen, Joseph Curry and M. Moore, all of Haines, Alaska.
 c. 5. WALKER,
 Register. First Publication Sept. IA.
 Final Publication November 14.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-09-27
WHY DU FOOD PRICES CONTINUE
 TO ADVANCE IN SKAGWAN?

Owing to the high cost of feed local dairymeu have found it ab- solureIy necessary to advance the price O milk, beginning October 1. Living ls advancing in all parts of the United States and milk is no exception. Recent communications by telegraph indicate the govern meut may place the milk industry under license, and that the food administration will investigate the cost s.t milk production and distri- button. Although the cost of feed ing stutfs has advanced during the last ieg month large quantities of corn and roughage crops are promis ed auI the government has put an embargo upon the export of the cot ton seed cake. These things should help reduce the cot Of milk rather than 70 advance it.
 It Is rather singular that as soon as coal administrators and food ad- ministrators are appointed in the states for the express purpose of investigating the cost of goods with the view of lowering the price to t.f consumer those very goods should advance in price in Alaska. Many food prices have lowered ill the states, why should they continue to advance in Skagway?