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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

without blouse the letters are worn upon one side of the collar and the devices indicating rank Gin the case of officers) and branch Of service upon the other side of the collar.
 The collar devices indicating branch of service for both officers and enlisted men are crossed rifles for infantry, crossed sabers for cavalry, crossed cannon for artillery. for coast artillery crossed cannon with an oval in the center upon which is superimposed a she'll The insignia of the aviation section Is two narrow wings With shield between.
 The grade marks indicating the rank of non- commissioned officers are in the form of small chevrons of a color sim liar to the uniform, worn points up, three stripes with a diamond below indica ting first sergeant, three stripes a sergeant and two stripes a corporal, one stripe a lance corporal.
 The rank of officers is indicated upon their overcoats by clover leaves in black braid at the cuff end of the sleeve. The plain sleeve indicates second lieutenant one clover leaf first two a captain, three major, four a lieutenant colonel and five a colonel.
 All officers wear leather leggings excepting mounted officers: who are permitted to wear boots. Enlisted men as a rule wear canvas leggings. The spiral bandage puttee so much used in foreign armies Is authorized for use in the field only, and may be worn by either officers or enlisted men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
NATIONAL ARMY MEN.
Draft Soldiers Will Rank High Com
 pared With National Guard.

Some question has arisen as to the status as respects collar devices, etc. I of 5nen in the national army under. the l selectfve draft who are Transferred to This is a matter which will shortly adjust itself. The men will become 1 merged with their associates. will wear the same distinguishing marks upon whether they were recently in the
 national guard, enlisted in the na- tiona1 guard of were transferred from
 the national army will be quickly lost The soldiers of tho national army
 will certainly rank high as compared
 with the national guard in character,
 personnel and efficiency, in fact the
 quired to look to it's laureis and repu-
 tAtion in competition with the national
 army. before many months.
 A statement as to the distinguishing readers of The Bulletin. All troops,
 throughout the war, wear olive drab uniform. Dress and full dress uni- forms have been abolished for the time being.
 One of the principal distinguishing marks az to branch of service is the
 hat cord. Soldiers of the infantry wear a light blue cord, cavalry yellow, artillery red. Soldiers in the various staff corps such as quartermasters, ordnance. medical signal etc, wear cords in which the alternate strands are different color, the list being quite extensive and complicated, for example: Medical corps, maroon; en- gineers. scarlet and white; ordnance, black and scarlet; signal corps, or ange and white; quartermasters, buff, etc.
 All officers wear the same kind of het cord, black and gold, strands the cords ending in the case of both officers and enlisted men l with acorns. l
 Officers and enlisted men of the | United States army will wear. upon the | collars of coats and shirts letters U. | S.; of the national guard the letters | U. S. with N. G. superimposed there | on, and of the national army U. S. with | N. A. superimposed thereon. Officers of the reserve corps who have secured ,heir commissions by direct appoint nent or after attending a training amp wear the letters IT. s. R.
 In the case of enlisted men these etters are raised in the center Of a 'ound button which is attached to the collar. When the flannel shirt is worn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
EAST SIDE ITEMS
John R. Fowler Erecting Now House Two Young Men For Uncle esn's Army Furnished From Local Homes General News.

John R. Fowler of East Main street is finishing tho cellar for his new house.
 At present there are very few empty tenements on the East Side. This section is quick to indicate when something starts in the manufactur- ing line
 Miss Grace Rathbone was a recent visitor with her sister, Mrs. Louis De- grenier of Fox hill.
 Walter Perrin of Ashaway, R. l., who is taking treatment with a Nor wich physician. was here staying at his mothers recently
 Friends of Samuel Garden of Fox Hill are gratified to hear of an i'm provement in his health, although it may be slight. He underwent a pain ful operation recently at the Backus
 Guests From Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank whaley of Hartford were recent visitors with the formers mother, Mrs. H. H. wha ley of Carter avenue. Mir. whafey is dence and awaiting his call for the National Army.
 Two Men for Ceuntry's Service,
 On Thursday last two more of the young men of the East Side were call ed. Arthur F. Poole. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Poole of 4ss East Main street, and A. Corning of Corn ing road. MT. Corning was a well known electrician in this city. Word has been received from Mr. Poole that he Is in the Machine Gun Corps. MT. Poole has a brother in the service He is now training some of the draft ed men, this being his second enlist ment.
 Leroy Whitmarsh of Mulberry street was home on a forty eight hour fur tough from Fort Terry recently.
 Master Cleland Degrenier is spend ing a few days with his aunt and in 41ainfleld.
 MT. and Mrs. A. G. Portmore, Mrs. B. E. Mcintyre and E. F. Duro went to New London Sunday by automo- pile.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
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Nerwioh, ThSrsday:: Oct. ii, 1917.
THE WEATHER

The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be fresh north; middle At- ientfc moderate northwest
 Conditions. High bafometric pressure over New England and the lower lake region has dominated the weather in eastern districts. Light rains have fallen along the Atlantic coast from vir- ginfa northward.
 The weather in the east will be fair during the next 4S hours with slight temperature changes.
 Forecast. Southern New England: Fair Thurs day and Friday; somewhat warmer Friday.
 Eastern New York: Fair, continued cool Thursday: Friday partly cloudy, warmer in interior. Northern New England: Partly cloudy and continued cool Thursday; Friday fair ana somewhat warmer.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday,:
 Ther. Bar iS III. ........".... 4e 5ol3 Highest 52, lowest 49.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Rain Wednesdays weather: Cloudy and cool
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Ep.

CONANT@-1n Westerly, R. T., Oct. 6 i 1g17. Alice Bur1ingame. wife of John
 ". Conant, aged 57 years. a native DENT-In New York city, Oct 8, 1917 Martin F. Bent. aged 82 years. Funeral service at his late residence. conn. Thursday afternoon, Oct. II, at 2 o'clock.
 M'CORMICK-In this city, oct. 10. 1917 John P. Mccormick. Funeral from the home of his brother ID. J. Mccormick. Is Perkins avenue, quiem mass in St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock.
 MAYNARD-In Norwich Town, Oct, 10. 1s17 Marian Viola, Infant daughter of Earl and Anna L. Vergason May nard. aged IF days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
MISERABLE FROM STOMACH TROUBLE Felt WTetched UntN He Started
 To Take "Fruit-a-tiveS"
604 CHAMPLAIN ST., MONTREAL.

504 CHAMPLAIN ST., MONTREAL.
 seFor two years, I was a miserable sufferer from RAexmatism and .S1osuacA Trouble. I had frequent Dizzy Spells, and whom took food, felt wretched and sleepy. ] suffered from Rheu- matism dreadfully, with pains in my back and joints, and my hands swollen.
 A friend advised "Fruit-a-tives'' and from the outset, they did me good. -1ffs~ tA< js,ss 6o;r, L.teHI seas getting sOeH and I can truthfully say that "Fruit-a-tives" is the only medicine that helped me-. LOUIS LABRIE. - 5oc. box, 6 for $2.5O, trial size, 25c. Atail dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, NY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Latest From the Front Trenches.

The latest reports from the front trenches held by Rev. D. C. Thomas, formerly of this city. now pastor of the Shiloh Baptist church against 7h per cent. of the congregation, Is that forces from both sides will take a few days rest. Then at the end of the week. when the counsel for the congregation members, who is new at Plattsburg, returns, both sides will resume their drive.
 Pastor Thomas presided at the reg ular business meeting, held Monday evening. The members present at the. meeting expressed their confidence in hinn- The deacons and their follow CTS who are making the charges 2 against the pastor did not attend the meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
NORTH STONiNGTON SENDS
 $1o0 TO LIBRARY. FUND. Apportionment of the Town Was
 Sixty Dollars.

George H. Stone. treasurer of the library war service fund in North Stonington, has sent a check for $1O0 to George s. Goddard, state treasurer as North Stonington's contribution The apportionnent for the town was s60 Credit is due to the team work CTS in all parts of the town who as- sisted Royal A. Moore, local campaign director In securing subscriptions, and thanks are due to all who responded to their appeal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

sidered with their applications to church life: What Is a school and what does education mean? What are the functions of the school teacher :? In school is discipline and rule all i'm portant? Are the sudden and spectac- ular or the Slower and invisible pro- cesses most depended on and einpha- sized in the school? Does the school take account of parallel lines of pro- Gress and development? What lessons in faith from the pupils confidence in the teacher? What is the low of school promotions? What does 1t teach us
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
TAFTVlI,LE
New Fire Engine Tested Wednesday on Providence Street Ball Grounds Test Satisfactory-Persona

The new fire engine for the village was tested on the Providence street ball lot Wednesday, in the presence of good crowd. It is an Ajax engine and has fifty gallon tank for chem icals. A big fire was built in the lot and the stream quenched it in short crder. Although the apparatus arriv- ed about three days ago, it was not tested until Wednesday. The testing was in charge of Messrs. Sharples and Warrington of the mill staff.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
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DOHN. POuNCAA-fn Norwich, Sept. 1t, 1917, . son. Paul Edward. to MT. and Mrs. M. 8. Pounch.
 HOL11HS-1n Brockton, Mass, Sept. 1. 1Sl1 In the Goddard hospital q son to Owen T. and Alics ". WAShburn n Holmes. formerly of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
CARD OF THANKS.

We, the undersigned, wish to thank alk our friends and neighbors for tn e aid and sympathy shown during the ill., ness and death of our son and broth CT Frank. We also wish to thank all who sent flowers.
 MIR. AND MRS. FRANK ULRIcH AND FAMILY.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Betting on Series Now4Ever

The betting in the village on tho game Wednesday was heavy, although most of the fans favored Chicago. Wednesday night the odds were even while before the game some Sports" offered as much as to 1 on Chicago
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
MID-WEEk SERVICE AT
 THE METHODIST CHURCH
Lessons For the Church From the
 School and the School Teacher.

The topic for discussion at the mid week service at the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church this (Thursday) eve From the School and the School Teacher.
 The following questions will be con-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Danbury-Delegates from the Sun day schools of Fairfield county will meet in this city Friday, October 26, for one day convention at the Bap- list church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Joseph Benoit and Joseph Ducharme are in New York for the worlds series.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

New 'Britain-State Treasurer F. s. Chamberlain spoke on Thrift at the meeting of the Parents and Teachers Association of the Stanley School Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Frank Butler of Eighth street has severed lis connection with the U. s. Finishing Company, and left for Fair port. N. Y, where he has secured en- p1oyment.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Greeneville Congregational church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. c. E. Meech on Sixth street. During the afternoon the ladies sewed for the Red Cross. The society is planning to equip each of the boys of the church, who have entered the service, with a knitted set consisting of sweater, wristlets, and socks. There were a large number present.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Bernard Hasler has accepted . DO sition in the Ponemah mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

There were a good number from the village in the city Wednesday to get the returns of the world's series game in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Personals and Notes,

E. Mil1igan is spending . few days iE Worcester with relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Harold Pingree left Wednesday to spend his vacation in Maine
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

There were several from the village ir Norwich Wednesday evening at the performance of Daddy Long Legs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Henry J. Gartney of New York wa: 8 business visitor in the village Wed nesday. /
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Personals.

. Personals. l
 Ernest B. King of New Haven is visiting friends on Central avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Serve Your Country By Buying

Put every dollar you spare into Liberty Bonds. Never before could your dollar buy much. It will buy safety for your country, your homes and your children, now and for years to come. You may buy Liberty Bonds small as $5O.-and pay for them in instalments, and to subscribe to this loan to the tent will permit, is the plain dutyof every American citizen. =.- ts
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
CREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water it Is low tide. which Is followed by flood tide. tx
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Congregational Ladies' Aid Meets With Mrs. c. E. Meech-To Equit Boys of Church Who Have Enlisted With Knitted Sets-PersonaIs.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Sun. Moon md Tides.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Our victories in the War of the Revolution. the War of 1912, and the Civil War, by the sacrifice of ives of fortunes, of comforts Patriotic devotion overcame obstacles that at times seemed unsurmountable. Behind the the firing line were the people at home They gave freely that today might have the blessings of freedom and ity-blessings of institutions and laws of own choice, that might live in a land made safe for democracy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11
Coughs Worse at Night

Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

Comparisons. Predictions for Wednesday: Rain. Wednesdays weather: Cloudy and .oo1
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-11

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus iness bcfore sae Dublles tneFs "a no medium better ehan through the ad. SertisinE coiumns ci The Bulletin. . -a-- -
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
EARLIEST WRITING
 IN PHARAOH'E DAYS
Chicago Journal)

The actual period of the beginning of letter writing is like many other of the familiar things of today lost in the mists of time. Probably the earliest historical records of epistolary achievement are found in the days of the Egyptians under the Pharaohs and of the Greeks who wrote out their sO- cial or business communications on blocks of stone or wood. But for the first letter writer of distinction it is necessary to turn to the Book of Kings, where, in chapter xxi, verses to 10, we are told how Queen Jezebel, wife of Ahab, wishing to compass the death of Naboth, wrote letters in Ahab's name and sealed them with ms seal and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in the city and that dwelt with Naboth," these dignitaries suggesting a plot which ended in the death of Naboth by stoning.
 While letter writing in a somewhat crude and cumbrous form was prac- ticed among the ancient Greek writers, there are strangely enough, no existing examples of the epistolary correspond ence of Socrates and XenophOn, of Plato and Pythagoras. But of the cor respopdence between Cicero the great est and perhaps the most attractive or all letter writer's and his friend, At ticus, there are 800 examples, all of which, in the purity and beauty of their original form or in the many translation, may be read by anyone who visits the New York library. The only other extant letters of the Roman period are those of Pliny and Seneca, all proliX. heavy and unutterably te- dious.
 The earliest English letter of which there appears to be any historic evil dence is the charming note written by Matilda, wife of Henry l., to Arch bishop Anselm, in which she styles him her worthy reverend lord" her. self "the lowest of the handmaidens of l his holiness"
 Four centuries later another notable letter was written by an English queen, the tender appeal of Anne Boleyn from the doleful prison in the tower" to Henry VIII
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
TEMPE CHURCH ID
 PRESENT PROGRAM

TEMPE, Dec. S.-A musical program is to be given at the Congreg gational church next Sunday evening. The col lection for the evening is to be used by the Sunday school toward the piano fund which the school is raising. The program is to be as follows:
 Voluntary-Mrs.J J. l.. Johnston. Invocation--Rev. Hand.
 MuSic-Choir.
 Scripture Reading.
 Solo-Mrs. Edwin Jones.
 Violin and piano-The Misses Ar hold.
 Music-Choir.
 Solo-R. B. Beckwith.
 Duet-Mrs. E. Jones and Mrs. w. N Windes.
 Violin and piano-Misses Arnold. Solo-Miss Latimer
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Decoratinq Booths

The Guild hall is showing some very pretty booths, which have been ar ranged by the women for the bazaar which will be held today, beginning at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The booths will consist of one each for babies wear, fancy work, aprons, cooked food and candy. The tea which will be served during the after noon will be for a silver offering going to the Red Cross. The regular dinner will begin at o'clock and continue until [ o'clock.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Carpet Cleaning

NOW IS THE TIME to have your carpets cleaned. The Electric Carpet Cleaners; phone 73S. If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Coal Scarce and Hiah

Whether or not Mesa will undergo coal famine this winter depends on the railroads. Mesa coal dealers have great deal of trouble in getting shipments through, and there is no great quantity on hand. This is being sold in no more than 500-pound lots, and at price which totals s15 per ton. A wholesaler was through here yesterday and expressed the opinion that the government is very apt to take possession of a share of the coal being moved.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
UnseIfish Service

Mrs. G. w. Silverthorn will reopen the junior dancing school Thursday. December 13, at o'clock. the ages accepted being , to 12. Twelve les sons will be given for the s5. Tvo children in the same family, s7.6o. oe three children, S10. for the course of 12 lessons. Mrs. w. C. Denson has of fered the use of their hall. Every cent of the money obtained will bs given to the Red Cross fund fsr chill dren orphaned by the war.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
PASTURE AND HAY
 BRING HIGH PRICES

MESA. Dec. S.-The scarcity of feed for stock is shown forcibly in the prices prevailing in this section. Hay has sold recently at s2S per ton, which is a record price for the valley. Winter pasture, running from now until Feb
 ruary 15 has been bringing SIP per acre, and the demand is much greater than the supply. The productiveness of valley lands and the profitable prices for farm products is creating an enormous demand for land. A num- Der of ranches have changed hands, and the prices obtained are much in excess of what the most sanguine hoped for a year ago. Real estate agents say it is not question of find
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
DeIeqates to Meeting

In response to a letter from John D. Loper, chairman of tbe Phoenix chapter of the Red Cross, the follow ing committee has been appointed to attend the meeting to be held in that city Monday at 10 o'clock: R. E. Steele, Mrs. C. A. Baldwin. Mrs. William Menhennett, Miss Nell Price and Rev. Francis Bloy. The meeting is one at which number of officials of the Pacific division of the Red Cross will be present. Arizona is in this division.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Mir EartIett,s Addrass

George Bartlett, recently returned from the war front in France, where he was in the ambulance service and invalided home, spoke before the Women's club and number of wis itors, yesterday afternoon, and those present declare the address to have been. most interesting. The speaker adopting a calm conversational tone, took his hearers to the front and showed them the every day life of the soldier in the trenches. Through the toll and privation they carry the de termination to grin through 1t all. The talk was replete with information as to the needs of the men to make more comfortable their lot. Mir. Bartlett is yet showing the effects of his stay at the front. He had a severe attack of pleurisy which unfitted him for ac- tive duty
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Here From California

William Porter of Orange, Cal. is in Mesa looking over the valley with & view to purchasing a ranch. He is visiting with MT. and Mrs. Carl Gates. Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Porter are sisters The visitor has been a successful bean grower in Orange county and has profited by the high prices obtained this and last year. f
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
SEWING MACHINES

SEWING MACHINES-All makes of sewing machines. Only $2.50 per month. Agents for the New Home. Corner 4th Ave. & Jeff. St. Phone 1873. J. B. Guess, Mgr. If
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Wanted Situation, Male

RALPH HERMAN will prune your trees. Address Gen. Delivery.
 PAINTING-Smoke stock, steel and machinery a speciality. Contract or day work considered any place. Address Lee Crouch, 1130 East Pierce. bs
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Southside s i de: News
MESA OFFICE Chandler Court Phone 1-R-2

ing buyers but sellers of land. Those who have turned loose their holdings have done so at a nice profit over their original purchase price, while the steady increase in values, seems to assure the present purchaser that his investment will be an equally profitable one. Every department of business is feeling the stimulous of the times.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Rebecca Christmas Boxes

The Rebecca Lodge at it's regular meeting Thursday evening decided to remember the husbands and sons who are in the army, of their members with Christmas boxes. All Rebeccas who wish to help in this are requested to notify either Mrs. Bransford or Mrs. Sandoz at once, by those in charge.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Turner Hnme

Will Turner, a Tempe young man who went with the Gila county contin- gent to Camp Funston on October 8, returned home Thursday night dis charged from service on account of his physical condition. Turner tried in ev- cry way to keep up his work in the ar my and had the best of treatment, and speaks in praise of his experiences at Camp Funston.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Personals

ONE OF THE BEST KNOWN and most prosperous men of the valley, a leader in temperance and other re- forms, as hundreds of ladies who read this have frequently dealt with, and many have also worked with him in making Arizona dry, therefore needs no introduction; has been blessed abun- dantly, both spiritually and financially, is now retiring from so active bus mess life to his well provided country home. Being alone, cannot enjoy or ap- preciate the surrounding blessings
 therefore desires to become better ac- quainted with a Christian lady, aged 25 to 40, with similar blessings. Address Box 2233 Republican. bs
 INFORMATION WANTED where abouts of J. N. Sluss, a cook. Address Box 2205 Republican. bg
Arizona republican., 1917-12-08
Auto Laundry

PHOENIX AUTO LAUNDRY 24 East Van Buren street, F block east of Central avenue. Autos washed and polished by exper... Will call ftr and deliver. Prompt service. We aim to please; prices reasonable. Phone 1886. 2t CENTRAL AUTO LAUNDRY-427- 429 N General Ave. Modern wash ra ok; capacity g cars. Expert washers Phone 1417. c. Garfield. Prop. 12ds John Burton John Smith
 THE TWO JOHNS
 Autos Washed and Polished
 Wash $1.00 Polish S1.50
 Autos Called for and Delivered Phone 1867 229 East Adams St