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Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05
Dean Walter Williams of the Mis-.

Dean Walter Williams Of the Mis-
souri, State University 1t is said has
declined an invitation to deliver a
series Of lectures in England on
America il the war. If this dis.
turbance across the ocean continues
much longer there will be Q million
or more young Americans deliv-
erine lectures somewhere in
France" that will be much more
effective than those OF even the
brilliant and versatile Dean.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

The word Stacker" falls most
easily from the lips of the skulkers
who know that their own hides are
perfectly safe from German bullets.
AS for US, we are perfectly willing
to let the men who are to do the
actual fighting decide the question
of Just who are the slackers.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

No nation on the globe ever plac-
ed as large a percent of its popula.
ton in its army as did the North
and South during the Civil War
An illustration. Indiana now has
S volunteer regiments in the field
and thinks she is in the war. From
1861 to 1865 Indiana sent $50 regi-
ments to the front, Other states
sent the same proportion.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Home Craft Week" will be OBJ.
served all over the United States
next week and at Kespohl-Mohren
stecher's in Quincy where you ma y
procure some wonderful bargains in
lace curtains and draperiesl Among
them some special bargains in
beautiful filet curtains at 1877,
$2,48 and $3.95 per pair, extra
strength cable met curtains at So IS
and S395 per pair; and some very
superior designs in madras curtains
at So so and So IS per pair.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

A pear tree near Hunnewell that
is still bearing was planted 80
years ago. The variety. it is said,
does not begin bearing until is
years after being planted, but it ev.
identity makes up for that delay by
continuing to do business for quite
a number Of years after it does get
good and ready for active work in
furnishing people with its juicy
fruit.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

St. Louis county enjoys the dis
tinction of being the naughtiest
county in the state of Missouri, and
all efforts to clean it up have been
failures. The trouble seems to be
that everything that the police con,
slider too tough for the city of St
Louis Immediately moves TO St
Louis county. and that is goint
some.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Boston is TO have an automobile
bank" intended primarily to cater
to the needs OF the motor car trade
and said to be the first bank Of this
kind anywhere in the United States
1t will be known as the Back Bay
National bank.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

The kaiser has suppressed three
Berlin newspapers, but so far the
United States has refrained from
suppressing any of that sort of
sheets, Notwithstanding the fact
that there are plenty that should be
put out of business.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Murphy re-
turned to this city Thursday after
a visit in st. Louis. They went to
Hannibal. Saturday where they
will make their future home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Coal bills are a large part of your
living expenses reduce both by
using Coles Hot Blast Heaters.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

An Enelishwomen says that
fashion has gone out Of fashion"
And it is about time, too. when
fashions have reached the point
where, in order to be fashionable, q
woman must be slouchy.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Miss Jessie Duer. Of Hunnewell
who is attending school at this
place spent the week end with the
home folks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

The Socialist is certainly queer
combination of inconsistency; in
times Of peace he is radical of the
radicals and firm believer in the
use of force as means Of remedy
ing what he considers evils Of Gov
eminent, but when war breaks out
he becomes a conservative and pre-
tends to look with horror upon any
thing that bears the least resemb-
lance to force.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Ely returned
to this city Friday from Mayo
Brothers where Mrs. Ely under.
went an operation.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Miss Edith White of ShelbiDa
who is attending school at this
place spent the week end with the
home folks.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Mrs. Gertrude Freshwater and
little daughter. Of Hunnewell were
shopping in this city Thursday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05
The employees of the state depart

The employees of the state depart
ment at Washington have made
such reputation for themselves in
translatine messages that have
passed between Argentina and Ber-
lin by the way Of Sweden that the
Argentina authorities are said to
have sent all the seized German cor
respondence, AIS messages in all, to
Washington to have them translat-
ed. 1t is expected that some adj
ditional interesting material will be
discovered when the kaiser's code
is applied to these cablegrams. Ar
gentina wants to have all the evil
dence before leaping into the war.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Rev. and Mrs. Nicholson have
eoue to Memphis for visit with
friends.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Miss Viola Lewellen was Quin-
cy visitor Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Mrs. E L. Turner returned to her
home near Emden after a visit at
Willow Springs.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-10-05

Mrs. Dick Spencer, Of Hunnewell
was shopping in this city Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
fJ1JMOR OE VIE DAY

"The rrice of everything has gone up." Transcript.
 He-Just to be forever with you would be meat and drink for me! She--Sorry, but am all dated up ro the food conservation.--Judge.
 Hes made millions out of litera- ture:"
 "A. best seller, eh?"
 No; he owns a paper niill."-Ldfe-
 Tried to charge little 'Erb thripence for a pint of wrinkles. sez yer nothln more than one O. these ere proflteers!" -CasseH's Saturday Journal.
 When your father and I were mar ried he was getting only sl5 a week.
 Was Ia trying to dodge Deing g dTatto o ed for military erviceT'-Detroit Free Press. -- Oficer-want new mess-tin, do your? Where's your old one?
 Private-I haven't got it sir. Of1cer--Why not? Private-Please, sir there's chateau on top of it, slr.-Punch.
 ''What's- an optimist?"
 An optimist is a person who'll go into a res staurdnt without cent In nls pocket and figure on paving for Ithe meal with the pearl he hopes to ind in the oyster."-Illinofs Siren.
 You gave me Christmas cigar, MT. Flubdub" said the man who occasion ally came around in quest of odd 1oos.
 "So did. Are you just getting out, old chap p?'-Louisville CourIer-Journal.
 I'm awfully sorry that my engage ment prevents my attending your charity concert, but l shall be with you in spirit"
 "Splendid! And where would you like your spirit to sit? I have tickets here for 50 cents, $1 and s2.-The Gargoyle,
 "Wher. are you going this summer"
 "Oh, to one of the liberal beaches
 What is a liberal beach ?"
 "A place where feminine pathers are not required to wear more clothes than they do on the street."-Birmingha Age He a Id.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
POETRY
:, OH PROMISE ME.

 (Adapted and Dedicated to Theodore
 Roosevelt.)
 Oh promise me that some day you Will go unto a market place and Of chicken. mutton. beef a goodly With prices ever sinking low and Oh promise nc! Om promise me that when the summer The prices melt, as meIts the waning That I may serve my table as I used. And never stop to think. or count the
 Oh promise me! om promise me that shall have On equal rights my mind is fully And if cannot pay. I'll give my note ITO be redeemed when you are Presi-
 Oh promise mo! Oh promise me that when advancing Shall ray his pallid hand upon my brow. You'll give a pension. larger every In faeTe i think you'd best begin it
 Oh promise me! Oh promise me I need no longer work, I ask with tears this thing you That not a bachelor his fate will shirle. But for example look alone to thee.
 Oh. promise me! Fulfillment of these promises, I feel, May come to pass If you do all you Tn any case you always can repeal; The changing mind bespeaks the Oh promise mel Oh promise me!
 ,T Elizabeth K Harlow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

and exacts a promise from Jess that she will always look out for the well fare of her younger sister Bess. When the girls grow to young wom- anhood Bess is wooed by Martin Drummond a cruel planter and rene gade whose estates border on that of the girls uncle. Bess spurns him hoping to win the love of John Niehl, a young Amerieap. Niehl pays little
 Jess learns of her sisters love for Nieh1 and recalling her VOW to her dy- ing mother she leaves home to over come her own heartbreak leaving Bess and Niehl to know each other better.
 Bess still spurning Drummond is captured by the latter who has started a revolution against the United States but is wounded and captured. With Jess he escapes and they make their way back to their home, only to find it in the hands of Drummond.
 Jess faces a crisis. Should she care for the wounded man she loves or go to her sister and rival? Duty to her oath wins. She rides to a distant fort States soldiers to the rescue. Niehl mantime has been captured again by Drummond and with the girls uncle ordered shot.
 Just as the firing squad is about to shoot, Jess returns with the American troopers. Drummond mad with hate fires into the charging soldiers. Jess falls and is taken to the house dying. She places Bess' hand /in NiehPs and tells him to look after her little sister. She dies smiling.
 Drummond is later slain by slave boy whose hate. he had earned by his cruelty.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
HURRY. FIsHING's MIGHTY FINE.

When you hear the hylas calling, where
 the grass-fringed waters shine And the doves begin a-cooing in the
 shadow of the pine: When the bluehird sounds his whistle
 up the vale and from the hill, And your ears begin to listen for tho
 sound of whip will" Then there comes a moving feeling
 from the brain cells and the That sets your feet a-marching for the
 bait and fishing line, And the whole earth seems 10 call you, Hurry. ishing's mighty fine. Then in. fancy you can see them in
 some deep. sky-mirrored pool. Floating sidewise blowing bubbles
 from their upstream swimming waiting for your bait and line; Then again the magic calling, Hurry. fishine's mighty fine, Sparkling water all a-quiver. Sky Is tlue violets. too. Hurry, hurry down the river, Raft your hook and cast your line; Failure! never! keep. on trying; Hurry, f1shing's mighty fine"
 '..,- Nellie G. Rice.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
IF YOUR EARS RING WITH HEAD
 NOISES

If you have catarrhal deafness or head noises. go to your druggist and strength). and add to 1t IA pint of hot water and ounces of granulated sugar. Take 1 tablespoonful four times
 This will often bring au1ck relief cIogged osi i' nostriis should open' breathing i become easy and the mucous stop drop ping into the throat. It is easy to pre- pare, costs little and is pleasant to take. Anyone who has catarrhal deaf ness or head noises shoulc give -th3s 'prescdpttpn trial,
 Ice. & 0ygood cafFssupply you.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
NEW LIVE STORE
For Women to Open on Franklin
 Square.

The Olevson Go. has leased the store in the Somers block through John A. Moran, real estate and insurance broker, who was instrumental in bring ing the i've store for woEien to Nor wfch. The new store w.I be con- pleted and ready for their opening Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and will be the most complete women's shop in eastern Connecticut
 For the past few weeks interior and exterior Improvements have been in process of Work, and now 2 most up- to-the-niinute store exists. The show windows are of plate glass mirror background and floor of gray velvet carpet
 The interior color scheme is of French gray both fixtures and car pets. The new Bre3co light system gives daylight cast seldom found in stores of this nature
 Carpenter work by c. M Williams, Norwich: metal ceiling by Rogler & ShaEley, Norwich; tile flooring by New London Decorative Tile Co New Lon don; electric work by Norwich Electri- cal Co.,: painting by H. r. Beausoleil, Norwich: window fixtures by Brager & Co. New York. Norwich Nickel and Brass Co.,: electric sign by Century Mfr. Co.,, Ei7abethtown, I'a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

The feature screen production at the Breed theatre today is The Man Who Was Afraid, thrilling patriotic pie turc adapted from Mary Rrecht Pull Ver's soul stirring story i-ablished in the Saturday Evening Post and fea- lures the popular screen star, Bryant Washburn. The story is based on President Wilson's cali to arms and portrays the wretchedness of a man who wa; afraid to go to war
 Other pictures On the bill include Pearl White in The Fatal Ping and the latest war news in the Hearst-Pathe weekly.
 This afternoon there will be two shows ct 2-32 and 4 o'clock. and the drafted men, the Home guard and the committee in charge of tonights ceIe- bration will attend the latter perform ance. The shows tonight will be as usual, ' and S.30.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
ARMY'S FIRST CASUALTY
 ANNOUNCEMENT OF WAR A Sergeant and Private Slightly
 Wounded in France.

Washington, Sept. 10.-The war de- pertinent announced late today that Sergeant M. G. Caiderwood and Pri- vate W. F. Brannigan. both of Com I,any r, Eleventh Railway Engineers, Lad been slightly wounded by shell fragments while on duty in France. This is the 2rmys first casualty an- nouncement of the war, except that concerning the members of the medi- cal corps killed when German aviators bombed hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Mrs. Arthur Shedd, Misses Mildred and Grace Zabriskie and Miss Elsie Brown, all of Preston City. also Mrs Helen Pearsalf of New York were the guests last week of MT. and Mrs. A. D. Zabriskie, of Vergason avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Theda Bara in Heart and Soul. special super de luxe William Fox photodrama will be the opening attrac- tion at the Auditorium Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. The pho toplay is founded on Sir Rider flag gard's book Jess" and is filled with thrilling action throughout.
 The story of Jess (Theda Bara) who when a child is taken by her mother to the Hawaiian sugar plantaatfon Of her uncle. Her little sister, Bess, goes with her. En route the mother dies
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
What 1. Going On Tonight

Feature Moving Pictures at the Davis Theatre.
 Moving Pictures at the Breed The atre.
 Moving Pictures and Dancing at the Majestic Roof Garden.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

There will be four long tunnels on the new railway deviation in Natal De- tween Maritzburg and Durban. Ine length. the Barrier tunnel 962 yards, the Eldorado tunnel 314 yards, ana the ManZine tunnel 400 wards. The new line will be 300 y4rds longer than the existing route. but great benenc will accrue as the result of improved gradients and curves.
 The commission appoi"ted by the Dutch minister of agriculture TOT thS settlement of trade questions between the United States and the Netherlands is proceeding to America, The com mission consists of Messrs. Van Vol Ienhoven, Van Cordt, Van Gelde, Held- ring and Van der WiNen.
 : The Vienna Arbeiter Z=':tung reports the prosecution of a number or young persons for high treason, resulting in six death sentences and penal servi- tude for large number of others. The accused apparently got hold or some written paper, which they copied and passed from one to another, evidently enjoying the sensation that they were doing something secret and romantic.
 All the leading Japanese newspapers which comment on China's declaration of war are apprehensive that internal disorders are likely to result in Chlna1 ewing to southern opposition to the Yuan Chi-jui cabinet. They do not expect direct tangible assistance from China, but the maintenance of inter nal order, they declare is the greatest help which China can render to the allies.
 A Budapest telegram to the Cologne Gazette says that the Hungarian gov ernment has prohibited the reopening of Rumanian schools. as numerous facts have occurred during the war which necessitate sharper state con- trol of these schools. The minister of public instruction declares that the partly unpatriotic attitude of the Ru- manian intel1ectuals during the war Is to be ascribed to the unpatriotio education of the young in Rumanian schools
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
FOR SALE

The very lucrative business of Wal ter P. Moran. consisting principally of electric machinery. tools and equipme ent compIete, together with the agency of money would buy this business only the owner is called to serve his country and is willing at this time to make the sacrifice, A great opportunity for the right man.
 For further particulars, inquire of JOHN A. MORAN.
 Real Estate Broker,
 Franklin Square. Norwfck
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Drill, linen. khaki. alpaca, lawn, cambr1c, gingham. seersucker and cnambray are nice for this style The pocket may be omitted.
 The pattern is cut in four sizes: 42; and extra large, 44-46 inches. bust measure Size medium requires IS yards of 36-inch material
 pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

William Ackley was the guest Sun. day of his niece, Mrs. Frank Way of Otrobando avenue: Miss Maud Quin- ley also visited Mrs. Way the last of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AUDITORIUM

Theda Bara in Heart and Soul, Feature for the Grand Opening of the Audi
 torium Wednesday and Thursday Last Night of the Majestic Root Garden Tonight.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

After passing the summer with her mother at Tufts College, Mass, Miss Catherine F. Crocker returned Mon day to her home on the Scotland road
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Miss Leola, Edgerton of Hartford re. tuUed Sunday after a weeks visi with her grandparents, Mir. and Mrs Orrin M. Price of Wightman avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
BREED THEATRE.

Bryant Washburn in The Man Who Was Afraid-PearI White in The Fatal Ring, and the Pathe Weekly Form Bill for Today and Tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
SALE HORSES

have 20 Horses that I want to dispose of right away. Nino of them are big work horses-the balance will see them.
 ELMER R. PERSON. Tel. 5a6-3. may14d
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Westhrook. The engagement of Miss Marian Bailey, of Collinsville, to Paul Fox Murdock. of this place, has been announced. Miss Bailey is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. G. F. Bailey and formerly resided here
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

MT. and Mrs. Pouch and family have returned to Newport, R. l., after few days visit with MT. and Mrs. George LePan of Bellevue farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
FOR. SALE
ATTENTION

ATTENTION Winchester WooIen Mill Employees Will sell at once. very reasonable, a new Bungalow, very modernly equip ped, less than minutes walk from above mill; for fuller particulars in quire of
 JOHN A. MORAN,
 Ttea- Estate Broker. Franklin Square, Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

MT. and Mrs. Fred Dodge from Springfield, Mass, are spending a week or two with Mrs. J. o. Dodge of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

NSw ACa00ny ue0CUeF 70 NcolOo or Scotland Road vaeationists Re- turning From Mountains, Farm and Shore. Miss Smith who will take Miss Bon- foey's place as teacher of French in the Academy, came Monday and will make her home on Scotland road. To Consider Kindergarten. At the Town street schoolhouse this (Tuesday) evening all those interested in the starting of a kindergarten will meet to discuss plans. Vacation Ends. Miss F. M. Terrill. "a member of the cademy faculty has returned to her home on Washington stheet, after vacation spent in Chester. Mass. Minor Mention. Farmers are busy cutting corn for their s1los.
 MT. and Mrs. Silas Chapman of Gales Ferry were uptown on business Monday.
 relatives on the Scotland road over Sunday.
 Mrs. Ellen Beetham from Montville l. family on Wauwecus Hill.
 Mrs John Dyrkman of New London was the week end guest of the Misses Brown of Wightman avenue.
 Mrs. Michael Curran and daughter of Lafayette street have been passing two weeks with friends in Hartford.
 Miss Sadie Bushnell of the Old i'm ia a nf the entering class at the Free Acad- emy.
 Donald Tirrell who has been spend ing the summer in Morrisvi1le, Vt, re- turns today (Tuesday) to Washington street.
 Mrs. John Shea and children of Hartford are visiting Mrs. Shea's sister, Miss Margaret Ktvlin of West Town street.
 After several weeks visit with rel atives fin Henne1ker, N. H., Mrs. James Momtt is returning to her home on East Town street.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Dodge from Springfield, Mass, are spending a week or two with Mrs. J. o. Dodge of West Town street.
 MT. and Mrs. Pouch and family have returned to Newport, R. l., after a few days visit with MT. and Mrs. George LePan of Bellevue farm.
 Miss Leola. Edgerton of Hartford re- tuUed Sunday after a weeks visit with her grandparents. Mir. and Mrs. Orrin M. Price of Wightman avenue.
 After passing the summer with her mother at Tufts College, Mass, Miss Catherine F. Crocker returned Mon day to her home on the Scotland road
 William Ackley was the guest Sun. day of his niece Mrs. Frank Way of Otrobando avenue; Miss Maud Quin- ley also visited Mrs. Way the last of the week.
 Mrs. Arthur Shedd, Misses Mildred and Grace Zabriskie and Miss Elsie Brown, all of Preston City. also Mrs. Helen Pearsa1f of New York were the guaStS last week of Mir and Mrs
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

After several weeks visit with rel atives in Henneker, N. H., Mrs. James Monitt is returning to her home on East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
NORWICH TOWN

New Academy Teacher to Reside on Scotland Road VacAtionists Re- turning From Mountains, Farm and Shore.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
WANTED

25 Toolmakers, 10 All-around Machine Hands (must be nrst-class), ' General 8 Spinners, 1 Farm Hands, 10 Boys.
 FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
 Central BIda. Geo. L. chesbro, Mgr.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Mrs. John Dyrkman of New London was the week end guest of the Misse Brown of Wightman avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Miss Smith who will take Miss Bon foey's place as teacher of French il the Academy, came Monday and vii make her home on Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Donald Tirrel1 who has been spend ing the summer in MorrfsviIle, Vt, re- turns today Tuesday, to Washington street
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Mrs. Ellen Beetham from Montvi1l Is visiting her son, T. B. Beetham an, family on Wauwecus Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Mrs. Michael Curran and daughter of Lafayette street have been passing two weeks with friends in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Samuel Gillette of Dayvil1e visited relatives on the Scotland road over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Mrs. John Shea and children of Hartford are visiting Mrs Shea's sister. Miss Margaret Ktvlin of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

Miss Sadie Bushnell of the O1t Canterbury turnpike is a member o the entering class at the Free Acad emy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

iness before the pubic. there II Ao medium better than through tho d. vef4&siMK co1Jlmud -o8 Inc Ru11Aftn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

MT. and Mrs. Silas Chapman o1 Gales Ferry were uptown on business Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11
STORE TO RENT

About 20 to 25 feet, at 63 Franklin Street. suitable for almost any kind of business. at reasonable price ln- qu;re at Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-11

To Consider Kindergarten.
 At the Town street schoolhouse thi Tuesday, evening all those interested in the starting of a kindergarten vii meet to discuss plans.