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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
PERSONALS

Miss Beatrice Rogers of Atlantic Mass, is visiting relatives here. Miss Agnes Rogers of New London is visiting relatives on Laurel Hill. Carl Eesse of Providence was the guest of local relatives over the holi- day.
 Private Charming Huntington of | Plum Island is spending few days in town.
 Dr. Thomas F.. Plunkett of Derby spent Wednesday at his former home in this city.
 William vetter from Mansfield, O., is visiting at his home on Sixth street, Greeneville.
 Miss Louise Avery of Groton is spending a few days with Miss Bea- trice Eastwood
 Herbert G. Staplin and family of Montville. were holiday guests of Ston- ington relatives.
 Miss Matilda Allyn of Connecticut colEes<e was in hte city for the Rho Alpha Mu dance.
 Mfr and Mrs Thomas H. Peabody of Westerly have been guests of rel atives in Norwich.
  r., attended the Rho Alpha Mu dance Thursday evening. George Lasdd has returned to Hart ford after spending the holidays at his home on Boswell avenue.
 Leroy Whitmarsh, a member of the c. A. c. band at Fort Wright. was at his home on the East Side this week
 MT. and Mrs. George Howard and daughter, Eleanor, of Norwich, spent the holiday with relatives in Mantle.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Sherman enter tained family party of eleven Christ mas Day. at their home on the West Side.
 John c. Moves of the Brown Ambu- lance unit at Allentown. Penn, is spending the holidays at his home on Laurel Hill.
 Miss Katherine L. Ray, a teacher in Colchester, is spending a part of her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Ivy Bai- ley on Laurel Hill.
 Corporal Frederick R. Sourbier of Camp Upton spent Christmas with his parents. MT. and Mrs. Edward Sour bier, of Mt. Pleasant street.
 Miss Josephine Canty and Miss Madeline Hourigan of Church street are VlSII1Ag the ldII0ES SfSCer, R1TS. Waruen c. Perrigo, of Hartford.
 Mir and Mrs. John vetter, from DanieIson. and Eugene Vetter, of Bridgeport, spent the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Margaret Vetter.
 c. Harold Gildersleeve of Brown university and Donald c. Gildersleeve of Mouson Academy, are spending the holiday recess with their parents, Dr. and Mrs. c. c. Gildersleeve of Lincoln avenue.
 Rev. Albert P. Blinn of Broad street is spending two weeks in Newton and will be in attendance in Boston next week at the annual convention of the Massa chusetts State Spiritualists' As sociation, to which he is delegate.
 Herbert Ferguson of the Naval Re- serves. son of MT. and Mrs. John Fer guson of Laurel Hill. has returned to the Brooklyn navy yard, after having spent the holidays with his parents. MT. Ferguson has just been discharged from the navy hospital where he has been confined for a month with pleu- risy.
 MT and Mrs Herman A. Johnson of Cliff street, entertained over the Christmas holiday the following: MT. and. Mrs Moses Hart and Henry M. Hart of Natick, Mass, Mrs. William Simpson, Miss Eleanor Simpson and Frank Hart of Hadlyme, Conn, Miss Josephine Hart, South Coventry, and Roy w Hart, U. s. N. R.F., of Brook lyf N. Y,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
187th Dividend

offIee Of The Norwich Savings Society
 Norwich, Conn, Dee. IS, 1917.
 The Directors of this Society have declared out of the earnings of the current six months a semi annual dividend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annurn, payable to deposi- tors entitled therto on and after January 15, 1918.
 COSTELLO LiPPITT, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
LIVES 200 YEARS!

For more than 200 years, HaarIem Oil, the famous national remedy Of Holland, has been recognized as an infaIlible relief from all forms of kid ney and bladder disorders. Its very age is proof that it must have unusual merit
 If you are troubled with pains or aches in the back, feel tired in the morning, headache, indigestion. in somnia. painful or too frequent pas sage of urine, irrigation or stone in the bladder, you will almost certainly find quick relief in GOLD MEDAL Haarlen @ m, oi! Capsules This is the test for hundreds of years. prepared in the proper, quantity and convenient form to take, It is imported direct get it at any drug store. Your money promptly refunded if it does not re- lieve you. But be sure to get the gen uine GOLD MEDAL brand. In boxes, three sizes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
WAR SAVINGS COMMITTEE
 HAS BEEN APPOINTED
E. o. Rodier is Named as Chairman
 of Local Body.

has appointed the following as it's War Savings Committee: E. 0. Ro- dier, chairman. E. J. Graham and John F. Murphy. Afr Rodier has been recommended for an appointment to the State Council of Defense repre- senting the war savings committee Of the Norwich chamber. The chamber has received letter from Edward P. Jones' president of the State Cham Der asking them to aid in every way possible the sale of the stamps.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
NORWICH GIRLS, CLUB
 HAS SINISTER PARTY.
Fifteen Members Were Entertained at
 the Home of the President.

About Is members of the Norwich Girls club were enjoyably entertained at the home of the Misses Voech at a spinsters party Thursday evening. The guests were all dressed in cos- tunes appropriatek to the occasion. The evening was spent with games and music. Dainty refreshments were served by the hoStesses-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Battalion Drill.

The two local companies of Home guard held a battalion drill at the ar. mory Thursday evening. The com panies were under the command of Major John A. Hagberg. There was 9 large number of spectators in the gal lery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
LARGE GAIN IN
 SCHOOL CHILDREN Norwich Has 195 More Children Reg istered in 1917 Than in 1916.

Following is a table of the Septem- Der enumeration of children of school age (between 4 and 16 years of age), ill each town in New London and Windham counties. The increase in the state is more than 12,000 and Wa terbury is the leader, with 2,41S; Hartford being next, with 1,7O6 New Haven's gain is 646, and Bridgeport shows a falling off. The list follows,
 NewN London County.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
The Thames National Bank

Norwich, Conn, Dec 22. 1917. The annual meeting of the Stock holders of this Bank. for the election of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may legally come before them, is hereby called to be held at their Banking House on Tuesday, Jan s, 1918, at II o'clock a. m.
 CHARLES w. GALE, Cashier.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

local exemption boards may be had by writing to the enrolling officer, State Pier, New London, Conn. These blanks must be filled out by the ex- elnption boards before applicants can take the physical examination.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

WaIlingford.-The Wa11ingford club rendered a reception to Dr. James D. McGaughey of the officers medical re- serve corps at the club rooms. Dr. McGaughey, who has attained the rapk of captain, is stationed at Battle Creek, Mich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
SHARE VALUATION OF
 EASTERN CONN. BANKS.
Statement Issued by State Tax Com. missioner Also Shows Par Value.

William H. Corbin. tax commissioner for the state of Connecticut, makes the following statement of the values for purpose of taxation, as of Oct 1, 1917. of the shares of the capital stock of banks, national banking associations, trust, insurance and investment com panies, fixed by the board of equaliza- ton, in accordance with Sections 2331 and 2S32 of the general statutes, as amended:
 National Banking Associations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

MT. and Mrs. Horace D. Tracy. of New Tor9< were guests of MT. Tracy's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Tracy. over the holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

tertained Wednesday, evening at their home on Broadway in honor of their son and daughter-in-law, MT. and Mrs c. Wyman Carroll, of Eikins Park Tenn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Master Grosveror Ely, Jr., and Miss Larned Ely are spending several weeks with their mother. Mrs Gresvenor Ely, in Salem, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

MT. and Mrs. Albert H. Chase have received word that their son, A. Prem tice Chase, has arrived in New York from France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
GIVES NORWICH OVER
 2e,oo0 POPULATION.
Table Based on 1910 Ratio of School Children to- Population Shows hi crease for 1917.

The following table gives the popu- lation of each town in New London and Windham counties in September, 1917, as estimated by calculations town:
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Miss Marion Gailaudet of Rrovf- dence will arrive today. to visit Miss Constance T. Learned of Huntington place.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Mrs. William H. Fitch of East Town street spent Christmas with her son. w. D. Fitch and family. in New Ha-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Assisted .. Red Cross Booths

Inadvertently omitted from the list published of efficient workers for the Red Cross campaign at the Boston Store were AxIpa Nettfs Holmes, 8ffes Rose Beckiey, Miss Mae Ring and Miss IsabeI Leonard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Miss Flora A. Hall of New York was in town to pass Christmas with her sister. Mrs. Frank c. Turner
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Near Tultcha, on the Danube, ene- my atteWfgts to fratsruzzs were re- pulsed by rifle flras-RumaniAn ccmmuntQue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Mir. Hughes states that he intends to organize the e~women of Australia, with a view to freeing the men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
OLD LINEN WANTED AT THE BACKUS HOSPITAL

Old Linen and Cotton such as Sheets, Pillow Cases, Napkins, Table cloths, etc. Also two new pieces of toweling. Same will be called for by notifying the hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Raymond B. Case of the Hartford High school. is at his home on Broad street for the holiday vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

WhItestone Cigars will be SS.9o a 100 from Oct. 1st, 1917. S2 for a box of 50. Same rate per thousand.
 J. F. CONANT.
 Il Franklin st.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Lucy Pray of Portsmouth, N. H., has been the guest of Mrs. John L. Mitchell.
 Lieut. and Mrs. Frederic B. Craven left town Thursday for New York and will sail today for Panama.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

This weeks meeting of the Camp Fire Girls of Broadway church is to be held with Miss Evelyn Hill, of Church street, the guardian, Mrs. A. c. Free man, presiding.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

The state. 314,614 s02,10s 12,5,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Sixty-nine gathered at the home of C.. Fred Austin, Zion's Hill, Suffield, in sight of the old Austin homestead. to enjoy the Christmas reunion of the descendants of Thomas H Austin
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

announces that the following fund.- have been received: Dues-Wilton s2.5O: Shelton, $1; Thompson unio1 t30 cents per n1ember). $s.9o. Steven Fund-Eiiington $2
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Increase, 235, 5,137.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Residents on the outskirts of the city, desiring rural free delivery mail service, must install mail boxes con- forming strictly with regulations prescribed Wednesday by the post master general
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Windham County.

21 Towns. 21,S9S 21, ,34s 62: Gain in county, $50.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Connecticut exemption boards have received copies of Provost General Csrowder's statement to Governor Holcon1b, concerning the immediate need of 1000 bricklayers by General Pershing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

The Murray Warner property at Trading Cove, known as the DeWoIf place, and recently purchased by the Eastern Connecticut Power company. was originally the Joseph Lucas home stead farm. ''
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28
Summary.

15 Towns II, ,427 11,23 Gain in county, 190.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

Yesterday, the feast of St. Johr the Evangelist, Archdeacon J. E1dre6 Brown oficiated at the celebration o1 pal church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

tending the annual convention of the American Guild of Organists being bald In the College of the City of New York The convention opened Wednesday and closes today, (Ffiday).
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

At the post office, there is still con siderable mailing of Christmas pack ages, although the real rush of holida. business has ended.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

+ In hands of receive
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

New London had its third light1ess night Thursday night -whehi the State street White Way had only half its lights lighted and all display signs were not lighted at all. according tc the war savings plan of the fuel ad- ministration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-28

WHEN YOU yE.ANT se apus your oaas- tnes1 bekors eee public. ffIsFs Is he nre4fum betfe~ chan through the ad- gss11zznE e1zzzzrz ae Ina Hualatdn-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
and two from the democratic.

ganization and two from the democratic.
This failure has retarded the cam
paign but ground is being recovered
rapidly and as usual it is the women
that are coming to the front, notwith-
standing the fact that many are having
TO make great sacrifices on account Of
rho approaching Christmas, expected
company, etc
A meeting of women was held at the
city han last evening and those who
responded are in the thick Of the work
today. There is stiu however a lack of
workers and if this city continues 70
stand III the front with other cities OF
the state and raise the assigned quta of
200 new members, strenuous work win
have to be done and many more viii
have to volunteer their services.
Headquarters are open all the time
"a the Calumet building and Director
Leo Mccormick and his secretary. Mrs.
George Nv Lewis Will he pleased TO
make assignments TO all who VIII re-
port for service.
The theatres are beng covered by
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
~" SERVICE FLAG
HAS 271 STARS

Like a floating piece of poetry, /"
waving where Broadway's life pulses
its most vivacious beat. is the Service
Flag of the Universal Film Manufac-
turing Co., proudly displaying a
galaxy of 271 stars, each star repre-
senting a man from Universal who
has taken his place in the ranks of
the country's defenders. The industry
has contributed thousands of men to
the various branches of the service,
and men from Paramount, Triangle,
Metro and other big organizations
have gone into the ranks by the score.
But it is doubtful if any single com
pany can approach the record of
Universal. which has contributed
actors from its studios on the Pacific
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
Turks and caicos islands.

Turks and Caicos Islands form 4
dependency under the government of
Jamaica. but geographically they arr
portion Of the Bahamas. of wliiea
they form The two southeastern crourS.
There are upwards Of so small islands
with an area of 1G5 square miles. hut
only eight are Inhabited The populn-
ton is about 5000. of whom only soc
are whites. The most important in
dustry is the salt raking.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
WILL DEDICATE
SERVICE FLAG

A service nag dedication service VIII
be held tomorrow afternoon at 1.1S
o'clock at the Washington h On school
building. Indiana Harbor. with Prin-
cipal II H. Clark supervising high
school principal, IN charge.
The flag 10 be dedicated contains
siXty-two stars. that number Of men
from the faculty. alumni and present
high school enrolment having enlisted
in the service IF this country
The address viii be delivered BY Rev.
T +. Williams 81 Valparaiso. who i
said to be an eloquent ana forceful
speaker.
The faculty and students deeply re-
Eret that they have no room such that
the general public may be invited TO
tl.is dedication. This building stands
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
T. CHICAGO
CAMPAIGN
EMERGE

The hopes that were placed in the
East Chicago political party organiza-
tions as campaign workers In the big
CHRISTMAS Red Cross membership drive
wore apparently not well founded. Two
meetings Of all precinct committee men
and captains Of both parties have been
called but out Of possible number OF
thirty or forty men, only seven have
responded. nve from the republican orr
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20

the Wisconsin steel Company are idle.
one new South Chicago stack Of the
Mark Manufacturing Company WI go
IN blast early in 1918.
THE government IS ABOUT 10 buy
more cars for France and from $1,000
10 5000 four wheel cars are wanted for
italy work has stopped on Russian
locomotives and many OF those not
shipped may be concerted FOR use at
home.
Central western steel companies End
it hard To get iron in the market to
make tn their shortage but it il
known that one 81 them recently closed
for e20Oo tons Of basic iron"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
HIS CURIOSITY
COSTS HIM $500

Giovanni Annuzio just i'm from Mus
ca-ine. la. with an $500 bankroll. was
strolling Up Adams street in Gary last
evening and as he neared an alley not
far from 18th street colorcd woman
called TO him. Giovanni stepped into the
ed his wallet from his pocket. She
then ran into poolroom. he said. and
when he followed negro ran him out
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
SIZE REFUSES 10 KNIT

Ann Murdoch is loyal little patriot
who is doing her bit in a dozen diff
ferent ways, such as donating her
time. money and services on any and
every occasion she is asked. but
there's one thing she can't and won't
wont because she csn't-do. and
that is knit. AT the word Knit" she
shudders. not in disgust. but because
the mere suggestion of handling wool
sets her teeth on edge, and the click
Of needles nearly drives her wild.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
fT0H8HFl9

full Justice to #. The record also con-
tains Give Me the Right TO Love ! on
All the While sung by the Sterling
Trio.
Brahms Lullaby and Andres al
pine Violets' are played for Columbia
January group by a violin. flute and
harp trio There IL a rare sweetness
and charm u the music produced by
this combination of instruments. and
these two selections lend themselves
particularly well TO ITS influence.
Two meloiious songs Of old ireland
are contributed to the newest list OF
Columbia records BY the Stellar Quar-
tette One Of them IS O'Hara's tender
love lament, All Erin IS Calling Ma
vourneen.f and the other Trotsres
Ashore Both are characterized by
artistic modulations. rich harmonies
and fine full-toned olimaxes.
Chopin's thrilling Polonaise Mil
taire" is effectively PLAYED b. the Co
lumhia symphony Orchestra for the
January records Coupled with this
number IS Cannes Russian mazurka.
Ia Czsrine, PLAYED by Princes Or
cheStra. The high standard set bv Co
lumbia in orchestral music - fully
maintained in both Of thess favorte
selections
The days popuisr songs arr well rep
I resented IN the Columbia dance record
I which appears among the January Of
] ferings. bear Dg on one side SO Long,
( Mother and on the other The BRAY
as. Heart of All z The former. p one
step, includes Down South Eve-y-
I body's Happy" My Rose Of Waikiki
and SO Long. Sammy" In the latter
I a medley ox-trot. are interpolated
Nv Mothers Eyes. Throw Ne a
Kiss and Our Little Mountain Home
IN Switzerland
Girl tenors are rare. One Of the few
I who have attained prominence through
real musical ability Is Ruby Helder
( her voice. IS a true tenor of excellent
qaalitv aud imhrc and she uses 1t arr
astically IN her latest selections for Co
iumbia, the Berceuse4 from ~JocelVn
nd Rnnerieids charming when
\ ou and We're Young. Maggie"
peiros newest Columbia record com
priSes Rossinl's ~Tancredi' overture
and the "Scilians from "Cavallera
+ Rustlcana. The wonder Of Dero 5
/ records alwavs is that an accordion and
+ ten. fingers can 50 closely simulate An
7 orchestra. both n harmony and vol
ume. These two numhers are remark
able for their POKER and intensity.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20

alone among the high schools OF the
state n not having an auditorium. thus
compelling the exercises to be held in
the student assembling room. This
condition results because the board Of
education has been handicapped for
years BY lack Of funds
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20

Coast, cameramen. men from the
home offices in New York and from
its branches in all sections OF the
Union. directors, statesmen and en-
ployees of its exchanges in all i'm
portant centers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
BANK DROPS
WORD GERMAN"

ST JOSEPH. $40. Dec. e-The d.
rectors Of the Gernian-A ulerican Ma
tonal Bank. ono Of -. Joscpl4'S oldess
Institutions. today voted to drop rhe
word German from the BANKS
name.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
La Vallieres

inches long pendant 1t, inches long.
set " 18th diamond and baroque pea.l.
Price .......... s6.eo
Diamond Set Layalliere solid gold
chain inches long. pendant = inches
long Set in black onyx. Very classy
and popular
Price " s7.25
Gold Filled I.aNailieres. 14-inch
chains. Amethyst sapphire, Color set
rings.
special price S2.00
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
SHE SURE MADE HIT

Jane and Katherine Lee. the tinv
Baby Grand" Fox stars, can do their
turn on the speaking stage quite as
well as they can do it on the screen.
Recently, while at the art studio of a
famous photographer, waiting to pose
for pictures. they danced a little and
sang a few verses for a noted English
actress. who waxed enthusiastic over
their talent "My dear children" she
said, ''if you were in London YOU Ger
tainly would make a big hit" Kath-
crime. with a little twinkle in her blue
eyes, replied: II did make q big hit
IN London. / was born there"
Mary Pickford has taken IN boxing
for fun, not as a profession.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
r. cen Can d fss q
c6ys Ogden LaWrer{lSfgA
KNoCKABoUT comedienne IN

tAC hiVNANSf BCNldllN one WIN
Il = works in single or two-reel
comedies which feature the
same players as often as twice a
month or oftener, as many of them
do, has abundant opportunities to
learn the full meaning of the term
strenuous life" This fact was re-
Gently vividly impressed upon Gladys
Tennyson, who plays opposite Dave
Morris in L-Ko comedies directed by
AL Santeli. 1t may sound paradox
cal, but this usually wide-awake
young lady fell asleep during the
making of a very lively scene. This
Is no knock on L-Ko comedies. either.
You see, Gladys was having a scuffle
with Morris at the open window when
she was thrown to the gently.
as they always are in screen comedies
striking the back of her head in the
fall. She came to in a hospital some
time later. The very next day she
was back ct the studio, picking up
the action right where she had left it.
in front Of the open window.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20

Private Percy Granger, 18th Coast
Artillery, u. S. A., Is not compelled TO
spend ali his time playing the oboe as
an army bandsman Private Granger
has been giving concerts for the Amer
icsn Red Cross, and he has played
Liszt's Second Hungarian Rhapsody as
. new Columbia record The forceful
Granger personality gives the famous
number even more FIRE and dash than
are ordinarily found in it, and there
must be something much out Of the or
binary ID the young planist's touch, for
the reproduction Of the tones Of the
piano is the sound of the instrument
Itself-somethng long attempted IN
piano records, and seldom fully at
tanned
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20

four-minute men the newspapers are
doing their part and last night the fol-
lowing Boy Scouts were out posting lit
erature. Carlton Tfimble. Warren Krill,
Vernon Jacobson, James Matthews. VIII
liam Swenki. Edwin Jacobs and William
Meade.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20
LIGHTLESS NIGHTS
NO. TOWNSHIP

Lfghtiess nights. wartime econ
omy start in cities Of North town
ship tonight and viii occur each
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-12-20

Rubber Goods

\ real household gift
Hot Water Bottles. Foun-
tain Syringcs, Combina-
ton Water Bottle and
Syringe, lee Bags, Air
Cushions, etc.