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Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
HUMOR OF. THE DAY

"She's a splendid cook.' well, she ought to be. She'B 9l- ready had three husbands to practice on.-Detroit Free Press. ] She-What kind of a. husband would you advise me to get? l He-Better get single man and let the husband alone.-New York World.
 This is the Stadium" l 'Fine. Now take us through the cur riculum. They say you have good one | here" Bulletin. | Mrs. Jiggs-So your daughter mar | ried a surgeon?
 Mrs. Noggress-Yes; I'm so glad At last can afford to have appendicitis. Philadelphia Ledger. Lieutenant Long-I captured 4T Ger mans during that one afternoon. | Miss Green (brightly)-Dear mel And are you allowed to keep all you l atch?-Sydney Bulletin
 Have you taken piano lessons long.
 Tt seems awful long to me and to l and the music teacher!"-Life.
 Waiter-What will you have, sir1 Diner-Oh, bring me an assortment of proteins. fats and carbohydrates leave 1t to you, Henry-say about 800 calories-Boston Transcript
 Master-Whati Forgotten your pen cil again? What would you think of a soldier who went to war without a gum?
 Tommy-Td think he was an officer, sir-Passing Show.
 Well, what sort of wedding presents did you get, girne-the usual assort- ment of berry spoons and pickle forks2"
 Not on your esteemed life. I got a sack of potatoes, four dozen fresh eggs, a peck of onions and a Liberty bond Louisville Cour1er-Journal.
 What do you hear from your boy. Josh2"
 sel. He's gettin' us used to not hear in from him. Josh isn't one of the chaps that imagine soldierin' consists mostly of travelin' around the map an sendin' home postcards" Washington Star
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
POETRY
THn KAIsER's PRAYER.

Volt! Don't know who ann am der German Kaiser, Der Kaiser VilH-yam. You lnow whipped dem BeIg1ana. Und init bullets filled Russia full Und yill whip France and Italy Und blow up Johnny Bu11s Now for all dem o1der nations
 don't gif a damn, If you will just be mine partner
 Und whip dot Uncle Sam. You know got dem srIbmar4ne8- All Europe knows dot veil, But dot Edison's got a patent now Vot blows dem all to hell Now. Gott. if you will do dtA.
 Den you and I will always 1o3Ns Und will be der Emperor
 Und you be der King above. Tomorrow night at leven l VIII call mine Zeppe1ins out
 Und declare war init heaven. wouldn't ask dis from you,
 But 1t can be plainly seen Dot ven Edison pushes dot button got no submarine.
 The National Contractor.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

Y, "who has been the guest of Mrs. James Edmund Norman went to Led yard to visit Miss Florence A. Geer at Geer Hill, Tuesday.
 Mrs. Lydia s. Maynard and daugh- ter, Mrs. Charles Hoyt of Wa shington D. C. were recent visitors at the home Of Mrs. Maynard's sister Mrs. Jane Williams of Lebanon.
 Donald Irwin who has been spend ing some time with his family at the summer home of Mrs. Irwin's parents MT. and Mrs. Frank Aplin following a critical illness returned to business at his home in Mt. Vernon, N. Y. last week.
 Mrs. Fletcher Wilson and daughters Misses Margaret and Esther Wilson left for Brooklyn. Tuesday, after spend ing the summer on the Bluff.
 Offering for Soldiers
 Offering at the morning service in the M. B. church tomorrow Sunday will be for the soldier boys to be used at their cantonments.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

The bill at the Breed theatre for to- day and tonight consists of Earle . Williams in The Hawk" a Vitagraph feature adapted from the celebrated play of the same name. Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle- in His Wedding Night, the funniest comedy he has yet appeared in and the Pathe Weekly. Usual time and prices for today's shows.
 On Monday. Tuesday. and Wednes- day the Breed will present the first of its Big Star series, when the feature Rex Beach's famous novel, "The Bar Tier From the first. showing of this wonderful picture, at the Broadway theatre, in New York. it has proved an amazing success. It captured the big audiences at the very start. It held them breathless through scene after scene of swift, stirring action. All because The Barrier" is a great picture greatly produced. It is the highest development of the photodra- ma The entire production was made under the direct supervision of MT. Beach himself, who organized the Rex Beach Pictures Co., to produce in movi/g. pictures his many popular novels
 Pearl White will be seen in the Fa- It completes the bill.
 The Breed orchestra will he aug mented and will render special n1u- sice1 programmes at every perwC.: ance- Matinees will be at 2.30 and prices will be 10 cents for adults and cents for children and the eves1ing performances will be at 6.45 and S-3G when the prices Will be 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
THEY ALSO SERVE.

Arise. arise. ye enterprisinG bards, Get out your harps, and call to alI
 your brothers, Stow. for z. while. the exploits of the Give us an ode to the little red-eyed
 motherSl We're just little tired of batt1e-lays We think we know how terrible the
 fights are; Tell how the little mothers spend their
 days,
 Tell, if you can, how long and. lone
 the nights arei Carrying on-wfth mono to guide or
 cheer,
 Heaven knows how brave the little
 smile that smothers, Day after day, that ever starting tear; Goal they are brave-the little red
 eyed mothers!
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
DAVIS THEATRE
Four Shows Today at 1.3o, SIS. and 8 ?. n1.-Three Bic Keith Acts and Triangle Feature Photopfays.

There will be four complete shows big attraction is Somewhere in France scenic vocal offering which comes direct from the larger Keith theatres In A Glimpse of Actual Life Over There This is an act that has caused lot Of favorable comment by the nevspe per critics and they have made good here the past two days. All four boys have been in the trenches and they show you life as- it really is over there The next act is Norwood and White a clever comedy team, who sing. dance and tell stories The third act is Charles DeCamo and his dogs, ttora- the mental marvel, assisted by Hand Stand Cora is a bright intel lizent looking fox terrier and the tricks 1t performs. without a falter, at It's masters command. are positive lv staggering. MT. DeCamo claims, in fact that the power of speech is the only function lacking" in his ca nine pet. There is nothing indeed, that the dog does not seem able to do--except speak It obeys it's mas ter's most care1essly uttered command with an astonishing prornptness and nxidity of purpose The Triangle fea- lure is Wi1fred Lucas and Elda Miller fn The Food Gamblers, fve-part story Of how a clever woman reporter upsets the schemes of a corrupt po- Etical ring to control the price of food. Ills Perfect Day Is the comedy to complete the show.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
LEGAL NOTICES,
AGNES PIETRAs vs. KAKoL PIET

AGNES PIETRAS VS. KAKOL PIET- RAS. Order of Notice.
 State of Connecticut, Windham Coun- ty.- ss., Putnam, Sept. 4th. 1917. Upon the complaint of the said Agnes Pietras. praying for reasons therein set forth for q divorce. now bending. returnable on the first Tuesday af Oc- tober. 1917, before the Superior Court in and for Windham County.
 It appearing to and being. found by the subscribing authority that the said Defendant is gone to parts unknown. therefore,
 Ordered, That notice of the pendency of said complaint be given said De- fendant by publishing this order in The Norwich Bulletin. daily newspaper published in Norwich, in New London County, in said State. three days suc- cessively, commencing on or before the 18th day of September. 19l7, by some proper officer or indifferent person.
 EDGAR M. WARNER, Clerk of the Superior Court for Wind
 ham CountH. s
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
LIGHTNING FLASHES,

An improved type of multi ti-speed alternating current electric motor has recently been invented.
 Vegetable gardens have been planted beneath high tension power lines of the Pennsylvania Water and Power company.
 Insulating rods, tongs, and similar appliances have been so perfectly de- ve1oped today that 1inemen often work on charged wires carrying as high as 10000 volts with comparative safety.
 A competent English authority says that English central station managers realize that lighting Is fast becoming the small end of the electric central stations income, and power and ap- pliances are to be the main sources of revenue in the future.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
HoW.s THIse

We offer One Hundred Dollars re- ward for any case of catalrh that ca an- not be cured by Halls Cauarrh Medi- cf-.e
 Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken by ca tarrh sufferers for the pa S t fhfrty-dye years. and has become known as the most -elia ble~I emedy for catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood on the mucous sur faces. expelliEg the poison from the blood and healing the disea sed portions
 After 5ou have taken Halls Ca tarrh Medicine for a short time you will see a great improvement in yCur general health Start taking Halls Catarrh Medicine at rnce and get. rid of ca tsrrh send 1oy tesI1monlSls , 1. IS; free-
 Sold hy all druggists, T5c-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

For delightful entertainment it will be hard 70 beat Patsy" All the membe rS of the cast are accomplished screen artists. The story is thoroughly in teresting. So it is evident that here is an exceptional offering. The latest Mutual Weekly and a very funny com- edy completes the programme
 Coming Monday and Tuesday, Ethel Clayton. in The Stolen Paradise, with Edward IangfOrd. a strong dramatic offering. one Of the best this sea son. There will he four shows today, 1.3O 3, and S3O
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Breed The 2tre. Majestic Roof Garden. Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at the Davis Theatre.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

According to the Christiania journal Aftenposten, a representative of the Russian government is expected to ar rive at Chr1stiania shortly with a view to placing part of the Russian liberty loan in Norway.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

A discovery of gold has been made in the township of Rickard. about ten miles east of Iroquots Falls. Northern Ontario. The discovery was made ao- cidentally by a man who was prospect ing for pulpwood in the district.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

Walter Long, colonial secretary has telegraphed to the governor Of Hong kong that the operation of the military service bill now before the local legis- lature should be limited to the dura.- tion of the war and for six months aft erWardS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

Three bombs exploded close to the Belgian frontier, but on Dutch terri tory, recently. having been dropped by airmen of unknown nattoa1ity. No one was hurt and very little material dam age was done. Bombs were also thrown on the Belgian side of the frontier, the objective probably being the Leopold canal.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ereenevilIe Cottage Sold.

James l.. Case has sold for the es- tate of Rebecca Jennings the six room cottage located orf North Main street John J. Carey The property is one of the three pieces belonging to the Jennings estate
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

Diamonds worth 4o,731 pounds were obtained from the alluvial diamond diggings of the southwestern Trans vaal in April a value not reached since 1913. On the recently discovered Italie field 1, ,250 persons are at work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

According to news from Switzer1Rnn the Hungarian minister of education Count Apponyi, has just issued an or der that in all Rumanian public schools in Pennsylvania the language of instruction must in future be Mag var.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

Captain Guynemer the French air man. has been elected an officer of the Legion of Honor in recognition of his services as a pilot.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
AUDITORIUM.

lure Caprice in Patsy" Feature For Today at the Auditoriun1-Mutuai Weekly and Comedy Complete the ProgrammeN Shows Today 1.3o, 3, and 6.30-No Advance in Prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

A coalition government has been formed in South Australia, the liberal members being MT. Peake, as premier, MT. Butler and MT. Bice, and the ma tionalists Messrs. Styles, Blundell and
 Jackson. The portfolios have not yet
 been allotted.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

M. Duprey 1e Mansois, stan paymas- ter, who has been placed at the dis posal of the French high commissioner in London, has been promoted to the rank of fleet paymaster for exceptional services rendered to the navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

Berlin newspapers state that tho commander-in-ch chief of Brandenburg has ordered the seizure of all the prop erty and banking accounts belonging to the Chinese government. All busl- ness houses and banking institutions have been ordered to send in accounts of Chinese property to the minister of finance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

June Caprice in Patsy 3 comedy is the feature photoplay today at the Auditorium Miss Caprice is the youngest star on the screen today. She is known as the sunshine maid.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
BREED THEATRE.

Earle Williams in "The Hawk"-Fat- ty ArbuekIe in "His Wedding Night" and Pathe Weekly Form Bill For Today-Coming Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday, "The Barrier"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

An OverworI<ed Theory. AS an overworked theory, Prussian efficiency is beginning to show signs of fatigue.-Washingto Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus inesSs before the public. there Is no medium better than through the ad-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
FOR SALE

Eight-room cottage. all latest i'm building lots. located in the best resi- dentia1 section of Jewett City. For par ticulaEs. inquire of
 .. SEIGEL.
 Real Eatate and Insurance.
 NOryvich. Conn. may19d Tel. 24a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
LOST AND FOUND

LOSToOne kit of automobile tools; reward. Return to l.. M. Young. Thayer Building. sep1Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15
FOR SALE

IT, FOR SALE-Safe: good condition, price reasonable; outside dimensions,
 45x33x29, Address Safe. care Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-15

FOR SALEIWIhtte Leghorn cocks
 and cockerels from hens with records over 200 eggs, $5 each now, $1O later.
 Maplewood Farm. Cheshire. Conn.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08
AMUSEMENT ON TROOP SHIPS
$4,000 Will Provide Music-AbbOtt-
Goodding Drug Co. Have Start
ed Subscription.

The toughest part of a soldiers
bit is the time spent aboard a trans
port on his way to the battlefields of
France. The sailing of Troop Ships
are unheralded. They slip out sill
emily in the night. There are no
tender partings at the pier. No one
to say to our Soldier Boy Good
Bye, Good Luck, and God Bless
You"
Amusements are sadly needed on
the Transports. The Abbott-Good-
ding Drug Co. announce that $4,000
will provide music on transport for
the duration of the war. The Edi-
son Army and Navy Photograph is
a model designed under Mr.. Edison's
directions expressly for Soldiers and
Sailors. 1t is manufactured by the
Edison Laboratories without profit
It's cost is $500. $500 will buy
a library of Edison Re-Crcations.
Abbott-Goodding Drug Co. be-
lieves there are eighty men in this
city who will give dollar a piece to
put one of these musical outfits on
board an American transport. Ac-
acknowledgement of the gift will be OBJ
tanned from the transport service
Delivery of the instrument and Re-
Creations will be made direct from
the Edison Laboratories in New
Jersey without expense to the donors
Every man who thinks it worth a
dollar to him to help make life lit
tie more enjoyable for our soldiers
while en- route to France, should call
at The AbbottGoodding Drug Co
and have his name enrolled.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08
THE DENVER MARKETS

Denver Union Stock Yards, Dec. B..
Receipts of cattle here last week
were heavy despite the fact that 1t
was Thanksgiving week. There was
a good demand and the good steers
sold at prices very little different
from the close of the week before
Good fat cows and heifers were l5c
to Csc higher at the close. Medium
and palmer steers are anywhere from
25c to 40c lower. Today, with $500
cattle on sale, good cattle were
steady and the palmer kinds 1Oc
lower The decline here is caused by
lower markets at all eastern points
and local demand is strong for every
thing Good fat steers are selling at
SO to S11.25 and choice heavy steers
from $l1.50 up. Cows are bringing
and choice light COWS sold up to
$3.50 last week. Fair cows are SELL
ing at $3.50 to s7.35 and Gamers and
cutters from $5 to $6.25. Bulls are
bringing Sc to 81 and veal calves
selling from IS to SO. Very few of
the latter on sale. Feeders of good
quality are bringing $3.50 to $1O.5O
and choice heavy steers are selling
from $10.65 to Sill SO and fair steers
at $3.50 to $3.50. Feeding cows are
bringing Sc to $3.50.
The hog demand is good and prices
higher here than at any of the east
ern markets. Prices today are
dime lower, with tops at S17.45 and
most sales from SIT to S173O. The
top here is 20 cents higher than ex-
treme top at Chicago today.
Sheep demand is good and prices
steady. Supply continues liberal.
Good fat and feeding lambs are sell
ing from $165O to $16.75 and good
fat ewes from SO to S11. Feeding
ewes are bringing $3.50 to 50, ac-
cording to quality. Denver received
more sheep in October and November
than any other market in the world,
and now stands third in number of
sheep received during 1917.
w N. FULTON.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08
THE WAR SPIRIT

A boy of tender years was caught
disturbing the peace Tuesday night
by resident of the East end. The
boy had revolver and was doing a
lot of shooting when captured. He
was given a good talking to" and
allowed to go home. The boy thought
he was repelling an invasion of the
Huns and was using his artillery
with deadly effect upon the foe who
were advancing up the railroad
track.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08
How to Prevent Group

In child that is subject to attacks
Al Al. Group, the first indication of the
tnseaSe Is hoarseness. Give Cham
GRAMS " Cough Remedy as soon as
,u ,ae enid becon es hoarse and the at
,aCA may be warded off and all dan
Ger and anxiety avoided.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08

Miss Ida Ashley who has been Wis
iting Miss Mary Breen and Mrs. Sar-
ah Hammond for the past few days,
returned to her home in Alamosa
Friday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08

If you're going to give old
goods to your friends why bay
them? we cont have any to
sell. Fuller Drug Co.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08

A. D. Matthias left Friday night for
Long Beach, California, to join his
wife and they will remain there the
rest of the winter.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08
WEYAND

The Farmers Union Local met last
week and initiated Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
son. The next meeting will be of
special Importance. Several more
will be initiated and a program and
refreshments will be the order of the
day. Members only are invited Dec.
IS
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08

Mrs. Robert Maynes, who was
quite sick for a few days is about
town again.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08

Mrs. John hewitt expects to arrive
soon from her trip in the east, her
son Victor having sailed Nov. 18th.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08

Joe Mackey was reported in the
hospital threatened with spinal men,
nights, but is out again.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08

refreshments will be the order of the
day. Members only are invited Dec.
IS.
Mrs. Robert Maynes, who was
quite sick for few days is about
town again.
Mrs. John hewitt expects to arrive
soon from her trip in the east, her
son Victor having sailed Nov. 18th.
Joe Mackey was reported in the
hospital threatened with spinal men
nights, but is out again.
Mrs. Hilton of Lane, Kansas, and
her son and his wife Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt Dunlavy, were dinner guests of
Mr., and Mrs. Chas. Zinser Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Riggenbach gave
dinner in honor of some relatives
who are going from California to
parts in the east, few days ago.
Remember the Red Cross work at
Mrs. Horizons Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Heilman served
Thanksgiving dinner to Mrs. Hol-
brook, Mrs. Wettingel and daughter
Lille of Alamosa, Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
Nevitt and Mr.. John hewitt.
thanksgiving day was a scene of
lestlvity 1T the home of J. F. Zinser
"hen his sons and daughters and
lamllics to the number of twelve
gathered around the board.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Horton enter
'aihed at dinner and supper on
thanksgiving day Rev. C. H. Berry,
and family, and F. II. Hamilton and
family.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-12-08

Mrs, Hilton of Lane, Kansas, and
her son and his wife Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt Dunlavy, were dinner guests of
Mr., and Mrs. Chas. Zinser Sunday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-28
CLAY PIGEON lNANIMATE?
Few Trapshontcrs al Tint BeiIcf Once
Flight l. Stnr:ctl-Prrsrnt sport
tOntrastcd W 18th old.

Iiaci. i'm tho early eighties when
America sportsnr.u began 70 demand
Il between season outlet FOR their gun
ming enthusiasm. some bright Yan;;c,,
genius conceived the idea or III. glass
bali as hitting target 10 Try the
proves OF IN marksfnaI,. when the
object was projected ut unknown
angle" from mechanical Contrivance
krOwJ rs trap.
The name OF Rogardus in connec-
ton with glass ball shooting. is not
only historical. out sui alive and
domirah, IN the "reminiscences Of old :
timers. q goodly percentage OF Nhom
still follow she sport Of trapshoo;inr.
The t'tEshoot'ng OF today. how :
ever. differ Ugtvriaily from that sport
OF long ago INC traps are more sci
"ntiiiCaliH constructed, III" target. In
stead uf hcin" Siubulir IN form. is
saucer SHARED ana nos ONLY covers it's
nfty-Nard night with tho specd Of an
arrow. but rOtatos aS VOL.
II has become customary for writers
10 r"icr 20 the clay pigeon az It'll" in.,n-
innate TARGET: so long AS they rcn.;in
packed III barrels or stacked in th..
traphous" this is quite PROPER. ON
on OF the 50C.0oo active trapsh oot.~s
in The country for his persona! opin-
H. would unh"sitatiHrly say thUt I'M
'n"'lia'ci" following the release Of The
trap, II becomes just about ami e.
mated as dcvilish ingenuity could
conceive
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-28
EXPECT FEW BIG CHANGES
IN 1917 FOOTBALL RULES
The Committee Meets Next Mouth. hut
@rIdirOn f;Np~rts Relieve Present
Code Is About Perfect.

NEW YORK. January .7.--rhe foot
hail rules committee VIII meet Ia Feb
ruarE ~ consider lamentations la the
Sridirpn code. II is not likely tina,
amy material changes will be made
'hr idea being that the Eame--now
lTcll on It's way TO Observation-Disclosures
had best be left alone.
Minor changes. based on experience
OF tho last season. viii. however be
made. and if suggestions arc follow
cd. stipulatlnns may result which
| while not touching tho body Of the
game, will none tho less involve
chansed conditions rtr players and
spectators. One authority would MS
sign certain number OF plays to
each quarter. thereby doing away with
time-kcepcr. This would, he "a radi-
cal step. and yet In some ways "A -ou,
one. since 1t would do away with the
tedious tmk'mG out OF time and play
ing to kill time.
1t is, however. matter that re-
uuires deep study. There ccrtainl;
should be something done about pal
pnble interference with the receiver
ct forward pass. The present pen
ATTY is inadequate. Harvard in the
Princeton game. found that by knock
inc down receiver who was clear
she could exchange thirty or forty
yard gain against her for fifteen
Nard penalty; rule that permits such
a thing makes Tor bad football The
multitude Kick and kicking the ball
from a head helmet will urobnblv no
acted on. The rules they stand at
present permitting field goals to he
mad" IN this way. There is no pros.
pect that the necessity OF kicking IL
goal after touchdown will be abro-
gated II is IA fool play, "A useless and
irritating cncumhrance. hut, on tn.
whole, the game Is coming down TO q
bedrock basis. and when various little
points are cleaned up ana the forward
/ pass system has been either eliminated
/ or adjusted with regard TO relative
details, there seems no reason WHY
the rules committee should have !,
great deal to do at It's annual meet
ins