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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

for Guests at Birthday Party-Mer Who Are Leaving for Aver Today Some time during Tuesday nign burglars entered the two Polish sa- looms, one on Mathewson street, in tht Bray building, and the other on Rail- road avenue. iE the old Robert Browr property. The haul made by the At Baknoskfs place only about $5 ir change was taken from the register On Railroad avenue the burglars fareG a little better and as near as can be determined got a little over $50- and all the bottled goods they could carry and a little more, too, as here and there along the trail of their escape an occasional bottle was found. It is believed that local people did the trick probably some persons who were on the spot at closing time and got a line on the condition of affairs.
 Birthday Party.
 Miss Jeanne Rousseau, daughter o1 MT. and Mrs, Edward Rousseau, cele- brated her fifth birthday Wednesday by entertaining four little friends at g. party. They enjoyed the afternoon with games and refreshments. They vors. The young lady received sev- eral gifts. The guests were Servill Menard, Rena Casavant, Marie Anna Masse and Yvonne Marcaurel.
 Girls Club Entertained.
 The T. c. F. Girls club met at the home of Miss Mary Heidelberg on Mathewson street Tuesday evening. Refreshments were served by Miss Catherine Heidelberg. Music and games were enjoyed both before and after refreshments. The next meeting will be at the home of Miss Dora
 Attended Conference.
 Rev. and Mrs. Albert Donnell Dea- con and Mrs. J. c. Hawkins, Mir. and Mrs. A. R. Young, Mrs. G. A. Haskell T. B. Lee. Miss NJ. A. Burdick, H. c. Webster, MT. and Mrs. A. c, Burdick, MT. and Mrs. w. H. Whiteman, Kew E. M. Anthony and A. H. Anthony at tended the conference of churches at Preston City Wednesday.
 Leavina Today.
 It seems to be an impossible thing to ascertain in town the exact number Devens. They are notified individually Among those who go are J. B. Wyatt, Daniel Sullivan, Earl D. Howe, w. F. Seymour, John E. Dwyer, Peter Car necl<i, Frank Karjol, John Zalewski Alliance Nafrfcuk. Delefo St. John of Jewett City, Charles J. Pechie of Glasgo, Frank. KazieI and Nelson
 MT. and Mrs. Augusta Beaudreau and daughter Loretta of Providence spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Reni Couture.
 :. War Library Collection $142. The amount of s142.10 for the war library fund has been raised in this town.
 Miss Marie R. casavant is spending her vacation in. Spencer. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
POETRY
.IIM-DOG.

He wasn't. well. a fancy kind O dog But. oh, sorter couldn't seem ter help A-l0vin' him.
 He always seemed ter understand, He'd rub his nose against my hand If was ifeelin' blue or sad. Or if my thoughts was pretty bad; When was gay! T wonder why my Jim-dog had ter He was friend ter folks; he didn't He never snapped at no one in tn He didn't hate a soul; an he was An yet .; a spark O light, Across tn dark. @ snealSy bit O lead. An he was dead! They say there ain't no heaven-1and Cause doEs Is dogs. an haven't any But let me tell yer this: without my Tn very shintn' streets would seem
 less brighti An som mehow I'm a .thinIzin' that if he Could come at that last stirrin' bugle Up to the gates O gold aside of me. Where God stands smilin' welcome Go Am said Father. here's my dog .-
 here's Jim." They'd find some corner. touched with
 love, for him! .MarEaret B. Sangster, in the Chris
 tian Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

The Red Cross will meet today (Thursday) in Palmer hall. Twenty five new chairs were recently placed crea sed attendance with the. advance of cool weather. Mrs. Frank Howe expects to leave town soon for an in definite stay and Mrs. Hattie Wood worth will assume charge of the wool A supply has recently come in and Is in Mrs Woodworth,s care. Workers, especially knitters, are being asked to assist, as the need is great.
 Woodmen to Meet.
 Noank camp M. w. of A., will meet in Mechanics hall this (Thursday) evening. s+'
 A large number of Silver Link mem bers met at the Methodist church yes- terday afternoon.
 News in General
 Mrs. F. N. Ashley has moved to her new cottage, Wildwood. Mary Singer Is convaIescent after an attack of typhoid fever.
 Mrs. John Lamb has been enter raining her sister, Miss Emma Gilroy, of Mystic. - Leslie Porter left today for Camp Devens, Aver, Mass. -.
 Miss Hope Burrows is expected home from Boston and Providence Friday.
 Miss Irma Doughty has returned from Boston.
 Walter Nelson has returned to New Haven after a visit home.
 Miss Grace Fitzpatrick, has returned from visiting in New York.
 Mrs. Charles T. Potter, Mrs. Johnson M-S' FAit '-Sve returned to their
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
What Is Going On Tonight

Neudsviile and PhotopIays at the Moving Pictures at the Auditorium. Moving Pictures at the Breed The atre.
 Eagles Hall Cigarmakers' Union meets in Car Norwich Lodge No 43O. B. P O. E.. meets at Elks' Home
 Iecumseh Tribe. No. 43. I. O. R. M., meets at Engineers Hall
 Canton Oneco, No. 3. I. O. O. F. meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Aoulders Union. No. 126. meets at Germania Lodge. No. II. O. D. H. S., meets at Germania Hall
 Irolleymen'S Union meets in Uni on Hall
 Court Sachem. No 94, F. of A., meets in. Foresters Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
HOW's THIss

w. offer One Hundred Dollars re- ward for any case of catarrb that can not be, cured by Halls Cararrh Medi- Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by catarrh sufferers for the past thirty-hve, years, and has become known as the most -eliable remedy for through the blood on the mucous sur faces, expelling the poison from the blood and healing the diseased portions
 After you+ have taken Halls Catarrh Medicine for short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking Halls Catarrh Medicine at :nce and get rid of ca
 FL. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by, all druggists. 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04


 Eight Bells with the Brothers Byrne will be the feature attraction for three days starting today at the Auditor ium- Eight Bells .is-a, rol1iclSing znau- tical comedy at which myriads have rocked with laughter It was writ ten and produced for the screen by John F.. Byrne. A number of we'll known Norwich people appeer in the schoolroom scenes. list of some will be publishe in Fridays papers The people of Norwich will remember the mischievous students, the collapsi- ble hack, the dfsjointed horse and the revolving ship They'll be with you cnce again Funnfer and brighter than ever If you laughed at the stage production you'11 scream at the pie ture. It is a side-splitter. just one hig laugh after another. Tie Bvrne Brothers are born pantomimfsts. They produced laughs without talking be- fore pictures were thought of. Their distinctive acrobatic- comedy con- vuIess- Eight Bells pleases the old and young. Positively nothing vulgar. nothing suggestive A great picture for the children.
 Shorty Hamilton fin Shorty Goes to College, a corking goor western com edy in two parts, completes the pro- gramme for tod%e-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

Order-Edward Beliavance Invents
 Useful Device.
 Following is a list of the boys from Moosup who were on the draft and left for Wfllimaltfc Wednesday after noon on the 3.10 train: Harry Bigon- ess, Dona Dupius, Ernest Deforge, Ar thur Messier, Lussean Couture, Louis Champagne, Henry Berger. Henry AL lard, Arthur Allard and Joseph Gag non.
 A large number of local people were at the station to see the boys eff, all wishing them the best of luck.
 Another Government Order.
 The American Woolen Mill has re- ceived another big order for army filed. The work of changing over Is taking place and 1t is expected to start on the new order the last of this week.
 Motored to Camp.
 William BelIavance. Joseph Coy pathy went on an al1-day motoring trip Wednesday,, visiting at Camp Devens Aver, also attending the Brocilton fair in the afternoon.
 Edgar V. Dupius and a party Of young men motored to Willimantic on Wednesday.
 Seniors to Give Play.
 The senior class of ,Plainf1eld High school is making preparations for the usual high school play, held every year by the senior class. This year the class have decided to present the dra- ma twice, once in P1afnfield and once in Moosup. The play chosen to be given is entitled Our Wives. and from ali indications will be very interest ing play. Benjamin Dawson of Gen. traI Village has been engaged as the coach and will commence work inn media tely. The class will endeavor to give the drama before Christmas this
 Ingenious Invention.
 A loom shuttle straightening device, invented by Edward Bellavance has proven to be a very useful device for work on shuttles on the weave sheds. The Nightingale & Morse mill plant at Putnam, has one of the devices and the Aidrich Bros. plant in Moosup al- so uses one. The device is simple yet it accompIishes much and saves much useless labor. = =
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
DOING THEIR DUTY
Scores of Norwich Readers arc Learn ing the Duty of the Kidneys.

To filter the blood is the Kidneys duty When they fail to do this tho kid neys are weak.
 Backache and other kidney ills may follow.
 Help the kidneys do their work. k Use Doan.s Kidney Pills-the tested kidney remedy.
 Norwich people endorse their worth. c. S. Bennett, motorman. 4S Palmer St., Norwich, says: !" know Doan's Kidney Pills are good for they helped me a lot wben I used them. I haven't needed kidney remedy in a long time.''
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that MT. Bennett had Foster Millburn Co., N1fgrs., Buffalo. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
BREED THEATRE.
Madame Petrova in. gro the Death,' q Metro WorderpIay of Love anc Vengeance Feature For Today.

The feature screen production at the Breed theatre today is ''To the Death,' a five act Metro wonderplay starring t7e peerless Madame rPetrova. CT ~sica ,, the little island in the Mediterranean which gave birth to the greatest mili- tary genius in the world. Napoleon PonaDarte is the historic background for this production Many beautiful gardens. shady. lanes in cool groves in their natural beauty ~are shown. Against this beautiful background is acted a rich, coIorful story of love ond vengeance with finely bala need cast. Nr1e. Petrcva pays the heroine of .sTo the Der tf,'' and with the stars beauty. her Individual style of acting added to brilliant story makes a production that will appeal to all.
 The Burton Holmes travelo"ue will also. be shown and Victor Moore in '-FJ-.eaiowfng,' one Of the funniest comedies yet completes the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
. DAVIS THEATRE
Three Big Keith Vaudeville Acts and
 Triangle PhotopIays Today.

An exceptionally fine bill of Keith vaudeville and Triangle photoplays is booked to appear at the Davis the last three days of this week The headline attraction is the Three Yos- carrys, a trio of clever athletes who present a comedy novelty entitled, Rendezvous at the Club. This act is considered to be one Of the best ath-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sale of Norwich Town Propert,

Sale of Norwich Town Property.
 James l.. Case has sold for John w. Buckley the handsome cottage house of seven rooms located on the Canterbury turnpike near Peck's Cor nsrs. to Theodore Marshall. The cot tage is thoroughly modern and was built by MT. Buckley about two years ago Mir Marshall will occupy the property.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
AFTER LAnOR.

Labors strong and merry children Comrades of the rising sun, Let us sing some songs together, Now our toll is done. No desponding, no repiningi Leisure must by toll be bought; Never yet was good accomplished Without hand and thought. Even Gods alI-holy labor Framed the air, the stars the sun Built our earth on deep foundations And-the World was wonl
 wall
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

Millions of horses are being destroy ed in the present war. Since the be- ginning of the war about 750,00O have been sent from the United States to Europe, and reports show a decrease of about 33,000 in the number of horses in this country for the year 1916 and 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

homes in Norwich after a visit. at Bethsaida bungalow. Mrs. Potter has leased her house here to people who will move in immediately.
 MT. and Mrs. Jacques have moved into the Palmer house near the ship yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

A revolving rack, suitable for hold ing rolls of oilcloth, is fitted with measuring and cutting devices. The
 rack holds IS rolls of oilcloth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Russia has determined to manufac- trIre brushes out of her supply of brts- ties instead of exporting the bristles as heretofore.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

A Californian has patented a ham mer to which nails are fed from paper straps enabling a man to nail laths at many times his usual speed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

Artificial silk, which has been on the market for about five years, is being used extensively not only in cloth mills, but in hosiery manufacture.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

The total consumption of ice cream in the United States for the year 1916 has been estimated at 200, ,OOO, 900 900, 900.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

Massachusetts is said to be the birtisplace of the tanning and boot and shoe industries of the United States, which are now nearly 300 years old.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

B-istol-At tl,cir cottage at Sa- chem's Head Tuesday afternoon MT. and Mrs. George Merrinan of this city celebrated :lle 50th anniversary of st5eir marriage
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

When the people of Denmark were deciding whether or not they would sell the Danish West Indies to the United States, the women of the country cast their first vote.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

Charles H. Clark of New York city has invented new roller skate with pneumatic tires which Is said to be cheap noiseless and efficient. These skates require only. about one-third of the exertion necessary for walking.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
NOANK

Mrs. : Hattie Woodworth to Have Charge of Red Cross Wool Supply Meeting of Woodmen-LesIie Porter Goes to Aver.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
AUDITORIUM.

The Brothers Byrne in Eight Bells, Feature Today, Friday and Saturday at. tiTe Auditorum-4Shorty Hamilton and Other Features Complete the Proqran1me.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
MYSTIC

Honor Roll to be Printed on Big 1uIls- tin Board on Liberty PoIe-Names of Eishty-two Men and One Young We- man, Miss Sarah Macdonald, on the Liat.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS
 MAY BE OVERCOME

If you have catarrhal deafness or head noises. go to your druggist and get 1 ounce of Parmtnt (double strength). and add to 1t IA pint of hot water and 4 ounces of grant, lated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times a day.
 This will often bring quick relief from the distressing head noises Clogged nostrtls should open breathing become easy and the mucous stop dropping into the throat. It Is easy to prepare, oosta little and Is pleasant to take Any one who has catarrhal deafness or head noises should give tfts pre- scription a trial Lee & Osgood can supply you.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
MOOSUP

Boys Who Left Wednesday to Answer Country's Ca!i-Seniors of p. H. s. to Give PIay-Another Government Order-Edward 6eilavance Invents Useful Device.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04
JEWETT CITY

Booze and Money Taken from Two Polish Saloons - Surprise Baskets
 for Guests at Birthday Party-Men
 Who Are Leaving for Aver Today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-04

WANTED-Second hand and antique furniture of al, kinds: get our prices hefore you sell. A. Bruckner. 55 Frank lin St. Tel. 17-3. may3d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

ton after a visit with his brother
 George c. Lane and family. The Misses Bruckman have re-
 turned to New York after severa
 weeks stay at Willow Point | spending a vacation in New Haven and vicinity.
 l Mrs. Henry B. Hallen and daughter
 Mrs. Grace Tefean and grandson. i Kingsley Hal1en, have returned tc
 Toledo, Ohio, after a visit with their uncle and aunt, MT. and Mss F. " | Whiting. 1 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin L. Holmes | have returned from a months stay | in New Hampshire. William McCausland and Henry | KHppell are spending a few days in Hartford.
 Mir and Mrs. Floyd Fuller are in New Haven for a few days. MT. and Mrs. Bergen of Greene, spent Sunday with Mir. Greene's par l cnts, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Greene, at Hope Valley, R. I. Louie E. White has returned to East Weymouth, after a visit win Harry B. Mackenzie. Miss Ollie Thomas of New York is spending several days with Mir and Mrs. Enos M. Gray In Ledyard. Claude Gillfllan Of Hartford is in the village for a brief stay. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doyle and two daughters Of Williamaptic are ghests of Mrs. Doyle's parents, MT. and Mrs. Amos Lampere.
 Mrs. Ida Runnolds of Springfield, Mass, is the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. Frank Mabbett Mrs. George W. Wilcox as returned from a weeks visit in Oneco. She was accompanied home by her son and daughter in law, MT. and Mrs. Harold Wilcox and their son, Alfred Wilcox.
 AfIss Amy Haas has returned from visit in New York.
 Returns to Florida.
 Mrs. William Bostwick and daugh- ter, Miss Violet Bostwick, who have been visiting Mr. an Mrs. Alonzo B. Collins, have returned to their home fir Tampa, Florida.
 Bcrtham D. Williams is driving nc waut6mobile
 Dr. Augustus Harris of Brooklyn is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Perry.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

change. I later took Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compound and soon felt change for the better. took it until I was in good healthy condition. I recommend the Pinkham remedies to all women as have used them with such good results. Mrs. MILFORD T. CUM MINGs, 322 Harmony St., Penn's Grove, N. J.
 Such testimony should be accepted by all women as convincing evidence of the excellence of Lydia E.. Pinkham' 8 Vegetable Compound as remedy for the distressing ills of women such as displacements,i inflammation, ulceration, backache, painful periods. nervousness and kindred ailments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
Local Laconics.

Theose Tillinghast Of Kingston, has l been commissioned first lieutenant in 1 the aviation section. -, The next convention of the Order ot United American Mechanics of the United States, will be held in Provi- dence. Mrs. Altana Davis. of Beach street in allShting from an automobile at Narra gansett Pier. a few days ago, stepped into a hole and her left ankle was broken.
 James E. Kennedy, janttor of the Memorial and Library building, is on vacation. With Mrs, Kennedy he will spend part of the time on a visit to relatives in Pawtucket and Provi- dence.
 Rev. Joseph L. Peacock will spend Labor Day in Northfeld, with his wife and family who are there for the summer. MT. Peacock will return on Wednesday and his family in two weeks.
 The new state law in Rhode Island extending the compulsory school age to sixteen years in the case of those who have not completed a grammar school course, and who are not legal ly employed. become operative Sat urday.
 Major Cyril L. D. Wells, who as civ ilian is 8 supervisor of construction, is in charge of the erection of canton ments at the Narragansett Bay forts. He is confident that suitable quarters will be completed before cold weather sets in. The construction work, wir- ing and heating. is being done by the members of the companies stationed at the forts.
 Second Lieutenant David Bedford, United States Marine corps, now in training at Quantico, Virginia, is on short leave and is visiting his broth CT, Charles Bedford. and other rela-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
MYSTIC
School Principal ReapPointed at West Mystic-Harry Packer to Be Elm pIoyed in Washinaton-FIorida Wis., itors Leave For Home.

Miss Bessie D. Fonansbes and Miss Leoni M Hallinan of Brooklyn, N: Y. are guests of Miss Nancy M. Will jams.
 Reappointed Principal.
 George N. Ingrain has been reap have charge of the lower grades.
 Miss Norma G. Marshall has re- turned to Providence after visit with Miss Gladys Wilcox.
 Leaves For Washington. : Harry Parker has left for Wash ington, D. C., where he will be em- ployed by the War department.
 Misses Irene and Annie Miller of Newark, N. J., are guests of MT. and Mrs. George Holly.
 Miss Ella King has returned to Providence after a visit to their par ents, Mir. and Mrs. Fred G. King of MiXtuxet avenue.
 Albert Wheeler has purchased from the heirs the Ray property on High street and with his family will move Mir. and Mrs. John N. Phillips have left for a trip to Bangor and other points in Maine.
 Will Teach in Rockville. Miss Ellen Borggemus has left for Rockville, Conn, where she will teach this year.
 Miss Sarah Adamsor has resumed her duties at the Rhode Island hos pital for nurses after . two weeks visit with her parents, MT. and Mira Robertscn Adamson.
 Gu.st I-o-- Georq:a.
 Henry Ti:7 or 11:eon, Ga. is zns guest of his sister, Mira Frank B. Buckley on High street
 sred T. Lane has returned 10 Bos-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

Danbury-DavidH Hartfell, year old son o. John Hartfell. a farmer living near New Milford, died in the hospital here las. week as the result of a pitch fork wound received when ne was ac- cidenta1ly struck in the heal by a fork in the hands of an employe of his fla theT. One or the tines of the fork penetrated the cEiId'S brain.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

ble Compound for inflammation and
 other weaknesses. I was very irregular and would have ter rible pains so that I could hardly take a step. Sometimes I would be SO misera- ble that I could not
 sweep 8 room. l doctored part of the tive h.s% f@1%
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

poisoned candy, causing the death of many children who ate It, according to d letter from BroWnlee BenZel Gauld. former Harvard university student, who is now driving an am bulance on the western battle front. The communication was made public today by his father. Rev. F. J. Gauld, of Toledo. Ohio. who is spending the summer here. The letter also states that the Germans are continually smelling hospitals.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

lives in Westerly. He is a resident of
 Pawtucket, and was captain of one of the military companies at Kingston college. Five of his college chums are now commissioned in the federal ser
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

Plymouth, Mass, Sept 2-German airmen, flying by night over a French town near Rheims recently. dropped
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
NOTICE TO
 SICK WOMEN
Positive Proof That Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Relieves
 Suffering.

Bridgeton, MI cannot speak too highly of Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegeta-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

Hartford.-William H. Sandland. for mer city clerk, was unan lmously in dorsed for the mayoralty nomination by the republican town ctTnmittee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

The state rifle range at Rur,ford was closed for the season Saturday,
 This range during the year has been
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03

Dr.. Michael Henry ScanIon of Wes- terIy, who offered his services to his country, and who was commissioned a first lieutenant in the Medical Reserve corps, and who reported for duty at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis. Indiana, failed to pass the army phy- sical examination. This is cheerful news to Mrs. Scanlon and their six children, especially as his failure to pass was not because Of any serious physical defect. He expects to be or Gs.-" home on inactive duty He. is the onTv vestf-l-- physician who of fered himself for acUi-- ae-vice any where. Dr. John Champlin has offered his service in base hospital work and is commissioned a first lieutenant fer that special service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-03
POISONED CANDY DROPPED
 ,,. BY GERMAN AfRMEN

Causing the Death of Many Children
 Who Ate lI