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Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
STAFfORDYu.IE
George Moore Returns From pfAts-- buroh = Clay Follows Supper at Method vestry.

q. M Lyon Is i'll with pleufsy
 Frank Bnllou of West Stafford vis- ited his sister. Mrs Edith Mathews and other local relatives Sunday.
 Mrs. M. Moore of Stafford Springs has sold the house occupied by Mir. and Mrs. William Smith to T. M. Lyon. Georrs Potter of wxsliuantic is srn- ployed fn the Pearl Button shop. -s MT. and Mrs. Potter are boarding with Mir. and Mrs. Medbury.
 Homa From Pittsbarsh. George Mccre, who has been spend ing the winter with hin grandson, Merl Hughes. and family in Pitts burgh, Pa. returned home Saturday night. 5. Mrs. Sarah Smith moved Tuesday into the tenement vacated by Wm. Hanna.
 | Louis zaeiIansaxy visited his brother at Wilmington Hill over Sunday, mak- Ing the trip in his new automobile. Supper and Play.
 A bean supper was served in the Methodist vestry Thursaay svsnfr,x; play entitled Breaking tho Wneaee- i. Mrs. Lima Booth was the guest of her sister. Mrs. Asa Harris of Staf- ford Hollow, over Sunday.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. 6. Medbury and George Potter attended the funeral of, Henry. Arnold in W1iifmantfc, Sat- ufday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

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 You may be told that there are remedies just as good as Herpicide- ." You cannot afford to take chances with nor can you expect to obtain results from Ian off brand" article. Insist on having genuine Herpicides ' the Original erm-Remedy for Dand- ruff. sss e~ "a -'r.s...-..,..d
 You can get 8 sample of this de-. hghtful hair dressing and a booklet on the care of the hair by sending ten cents in. silver or postage to The HerPicide C., Dept s, Detroit Mich. Try Herpicfde once and you be without it.
 Sold everywhere in 50 cent and $1. % sizes and guaranteed to give satisfaction or money refunded
 Applications obtained at the botte4 barber shops and sbeautY parlora.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
USOUEPAUGH

This is moving week in Usquepaugh. David Perkins moved Monday to the Barber Moore farm. Tuesday, J. C. Cahoone moved to the house vacated by D. Perkins. Tuesday Edward Rey- holds moved to the Stetson farm fin Richmond to work for Charles Saund- CTS
 Mrs. c. c. Kenyon Is spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Mettie Perkins, at Peacedaie. who Is very iIl
 Richmond grange met in their hall near ,Usquepaugh. Thursday evening
 Arthur Cooke entertained hunters from Providence over Sunday.
 John Michael who works at R. I. S. C., was at his home Friday and Sat. urday of last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

Philip rsham. president of the local IY. P. s. c. E.. is making an earnest Eeffort to make the society what 1t and. community. During the early pe- riod of it's history it had a membership of so. nearly all active members. Many local young people have left town, and for the past few yaers the society has been at low ebb. Tn order la make the meetings more interesting. arrangements are being made to oc- casionaliy have speakers from abroad address the meetings. Last Sunday with several young people was pres ent and assisted in the service.
 Mrs. Emily A. Little is visiting the fanafly of her son. William E. Little.
 Colonial Concert.
 The Colonial concert by tn. Ladies, Afternoon club, to have been given al Yeoman's hall last Saturday evening was postponed to Monday evening on account of tho unfavorable weather. excelient programme. Refreshments were served. The affair netted $2o. Miss May Miller of Colchester spaut Ef1e week end with the family of her cousin, A. E. Lyman.
 Among the congregation at the Sun day srnorning service was Edward F. Eyrnan, Jr., of WilIinantic, who is employed at the post office in that city.
 Funeral of Warren S. Worth.
 Warren S. Worth. 7s. died sudden ly at*his home in the Hop River dis : trict early Saturday morning.. Dur Ing the night he was taken i'll. His son-in-la law went to his room and saw that his condition was serious; he then went to a neighbours to telephone for physician. but MT. Worth was survived by a daughter. Mrs, Lynde Porter, with whom he resided and a son, Edward Worth of Hartford. Flu neral services were held at the Column afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. T. W. Owen oficiated. Burial was in the Columbia cemetery.
 Willard B. ciarke's Funerak : The funeral of Willard B. Clarke, which was held at the church Friday afternoon of last week. was largely at tended. Services were conducted by Rev. T. N. Owen. Burial was in the family lot in Columbia cemetery Mrs Clarke accompanied her daughter. Mrs. Edith Little to Hartford and will re- main with her for the present.
 Shoulder Sprained.
 William Bertsch who carries the urnantic, when thrown from his wag- on Friday morning falling between the horses, struck on his shoulder which was badly sprained and bruised. Mark EdWardS IS carrying the milk while MT. BertSch is recovering.
 Mrs. Kate Wolff and son, William, entertained Mir. and Mrs Russell Wal do of Scotland Wednesday . and Thursday of this week.
 Silver Anniversary of Grange.
 The grange celebrated the 25th am niversary of the organization Wed nesday evening. There was a good at- tendance and interesting exercises. State Master Davis of Middletown was present arS addressed the meeting. A chicken pie supper was a feature of the evening. State Master Davis was entertained by William M Wolff. master of the local grange. and his mother, Mrs. Kate Wolff. and left town early Thursday morning. e..s-
 Bert Lewis of Manchester spent Wednesday and Thursday with his parents. MT. and Mrs. John A. Lewis on Columbia Green.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
ES1YOUREHA SLIPPING?

.
 B The; e;presence of. .dandr1f and fall Ing hair conveys a warning which it is best to heed At first the loss of hair may be so slight as to be hardly noticeable. But no matter how little may be the fall each day, it is work fng toward the same and inevitable result, and that is total badness.
 St You may have hair enough today, but how about tomorrow and the day after? r Dandruff and falling hair mean badness sooner or later and demand the immediate regular and energetic use of. Newbro's Herpicide. It keeps the scalp free from dirt and dandruf and allows the hair to grow abundantly ands naturally By this means total incurable baldness smay be prevented sEsYssSsssss ssssso ses. r Herpicide does not stain or dye and hne a a'most exquisite fragrance which makessitl especially pleasing te the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
MANCHESTER UNITY.

The regular meeting of Hugh Osgood lodge, No. 6920, I. O. O. F., M. IT,, was held Friday evening with N. c. Fred Ince in the chair. There was a good attendance of members. After the routine business of the lodge was transacted one candidate was re- ceived into the lodge and one other accepted for the next meeting. The election of delegates for the annual state convention to be held in Bridge port April 18th resulted in the fol- lowing being chosen to represent Hugh F P M. Edw. Crooks P G sh!0n, Jotn Hannah and P. c. John Wood. Two applications were received and re- ferred to the Investigating committee Bro. J. W. Woolley was duty installed who resigned. The meeting adjourned at 10 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
ROYAL ARoANuM.

The summary of the membership and finances of the Royal Arcanum follows:
 Mem'bership-Last report. 18s, ,sos; applications since received. 91: rein statements since received, T54;. total, 1s7, ,e51. Suspensions and permanent withdrawals. 1854: deaths, $50; sap- proximate membership, t9,647: total number councils, ,833.
 ". and o. B. F'und-Balance last re- port, $71e, 8s4.55: received during the moHt11, SsS1 .164lS7; total, q, 4o6. .0zs.e2; 1; death benefits paid. ts03. 3.St4.SS; bal ance on hand. SS01. .514.57, Total pay ments from organization to date, $lss, . s82, ,4Is.7g.
 Emergency FNnd-Amount per last report, 8, 0e5. 4sz.56: amount since added, $4.674s09: total Feb. e8. a, ,190,- I56.64. Excess of mortuary resources over all known liabilities, $s.Sse, ,z72.s6. Approximate amount standing against certificates under Sec. 4se {1s3. s. 3z6. .Ta4.s6.
 General Fund-BaIance last report, $103, ,115.84; |; received during the month, $7. 7.60o.1s; total, 3i1o.7t6.83; paid dur ing the month, $17, ,13S12; balance on hand, $e3sse7.Si.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
ROCKVILLE
St. Patrick's Social - Work Being
 Pushed on New Parish.

Mrs. William Taylor entertained about thirty at a St. Patrick's social. Saturday evening.
 Mrs. Ida l.. iCottrell and Mrs Lulu Palmer were callers in Westerly on Monday.
 Mrs. John F. Palmer who has been III is improving.
 J. Palmer Greene, who has been confined to his home by illness for thirteen weeks. has been outdoors a few times this week
 Edward Charnley has been laid up from work few days with a badly jamn1ed finger
 Ernest Boss who has been confined to his home for fe wdays with a bad cold Is some what better.
 Work is being pushed on the new parish house.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

sn1 5xrS NsSaSs ". xsxihS1s Tass. day, in honor Of the hostesss birthday. in Hartford for several days, returned Tuesday, accompanied by her sister. Miss Lucy Parker. Her condition seems somewhat improved.
 Miss Nellie F. Cha6ee and Mrs. Waiter M. Gillette delegates from the Cougre1atfonal Sunday school East Haddam. were in Middletown Thurs day and Friday, atfanding the Sunday ES{yfecopal church.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
SPRING HILL

Members of Echo grange under the direction of ID. C. F1aherfy ara re- hearsing the drama, Valley Farm.
 The members of H. C. Haw16ns' family are again suffering from the effects of grip and Mrs. Wiides is der assistance.
 Mrs. LaJess returned last Tuesday from hospital in Willinantfc, after four weeks stay, following an opera tiof1.
 Mrs. l.. J. Stor-s is visiting her daughter in Bridgeport l.. Tax Collector Weld starts next Wed nesday on his rounds to accommodate the tax payers living in the various parts of the town.
 With the price of grain going up and the price of eggs going down, it is rather discouraging for those who produce eggs for market, and some are working out nf the business.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
BOLTON
Grange Has Enjoyable St., Patrick's Day Program - Teacher Entertains Pupils.

Pupils.
 A St. Patrick's day program was enjoyed at the meeting of Bolton numbers consisted of a solo by Miss Mary Mathien, songs by Mrs. Myron Lee, Misses Mary Sheridan, Lima Bid we'll and Olive Hutchinson, roll call jokes, a paper about Irish history. by Mrs. Michael Sheridan and one by Miss Elizabeth Daly about St. Pat rick, reading, Home Rule in Ireland, by F. D. Finley. The room was dec- .orated with streamers of green crepe paper.
 Dance Given Up.
 A dance was advertised to be held at the Bolton hall Saturday evening, but owing to the unfavorah1e weather and travelling 1t was called off.
 Entertained Pupils. William B. Trowbridge, teacher in the Center school. entertained the pu- pills of his school in Grange. hall Sat- urday afternoon. The time was pass ed with music and games, after which refreshments were served.
 III at e1.
 Mrs. John w. Massey, who is s1 years of age. is i'll at the home of her sister, Mrs. Charles H. Loomis, with whom she has made her home for some time. Mrs. James F. Milburn is critically i'll at her home at the Center Her daughter. Mrs. John Ward, of Hart ford, has come to Bolton to assist in her care.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Braithwait of Groton are at MT. and Mfrs. Jesse Woods.
 Mrs. J. w. Phelps has returned from a stay of several months in Branfnrd. 2. Mrs. Frances E. Ruggles Is visiting at her sons. Carlos Ruggless, in Springfield, Mass
 Henry Fryer of WiIfimantic was with his wife at her mothers, Mrs E. Jane Fin1ey's, last Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Grimm and children have moved from Elmwood to the Gleason house in South BoIton
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

Friday morning the funeral of Miss Mary l.. Murphy took place from her home on Otrobando avenue. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends, many coming from the city There were beautiful forms and clusters of flowers. Rev. C. w. Bren- nan was celehrant of a requiem high mass at Sacred Heart church. Mss May Pounch gave as d waiting hymn Some Sweet Day. and at the Offcrtory Pie Jesu. As the casket was borne from the church the choir sang Near CT, My God, tosThee. Miss Elizabeth Melone was at the organ. Burial vas in the family lot at St. Narys come tery. The bearers were James StAl- van, Frank Murphy, John Murphy, Cornelius Sullivan and Jeremiah Fields.
 Cummings & Ring were in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

in Owls hall on Tuesday evening, President Herman Brucknet presided. Final arrangements have been made for the showing of the Owls moving picture in a local theatre in the near future. One application for member ship was received and it is expected that there will be a large class initia- ton in April. Immediately after Lent the social season will be reopened with whists and sociafs under the direction Of the social committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
EAST HADDAM
Meeting of Equality Leasue-Geod Will Club Entertained.

Mrs. Hattie Stark Hotchkiss closed her home at Riverview Wednesday and went to New Haven to visit her son, F. Ward HotehIxiss.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter M. Gillette were callers at W. L. Cones in Mil nngton and l.. M. Sparks in Bas1aan Wednesday.
 Death of James HaIIoek.
 Mrs. James Fallock received news Wednesday of the death of her hus- band Jan. 2S at Barbadoes, W. l., where he was buried. He left home July first and was on a return trip from Africa He leaves his wife and one son. Lester, who is employed by the New Britain Trust Co.,, also i've brothers and a sister.
 Marshall Gates and a friend from Hartford were weekend guests of ti1a formers family who are spending a week at A. s. Rugbee's. a Horse Kicked by Mats.
 A horse belonsang to John c. Church was so badly kicked by it's mate Tuesday that it was necessary to have the animal killed.
 Farmsrs' institute. |. The Farmers Institute recently held at the town hall was a. most inter esttng meeting and wen attended con- sidering the weather. A fine dinner and was served by the ladies of the Equality League Mests.
 A meeting of the Equality Leaxife of East HaddaIn and Moodus was held at the homo Of the president, 4 competitive contest between ,tIae leagues Of the county Is beiug ar- ranged by the county leader. Mrs. Samuel Russell. Jr., of Mfddfetown. county with great success. Co1ci.es1ar now having a total membership Of 1Ss and Nfanfic zs6.
 Mrs. Harry Pay Gates and infant son returned Sunday from the Mid dlesex hospital.
 John L,oucks has been spending e few days with relatives in town and will soon return to Phflzdeiphia, ac. companfed by his wife.
 Eptsrtains on Birthday.
 The Good VIII club were most hos
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
RICHMOND

Joseph Dunn spent a few days with his sister in Providence last week.
 MT. and Mrs. William Tyler of New London were recent callers at the Moore homestead.
 Philip E. Moore spent the week end with his sister, Mrs. Philip Ramsay, in Auburn.
 Fannie and Philip Moore returned to their home Wednesday, Fannie having spent a month with her sister, Mrs. Philip Ramsay, of Auburn.
 Eber J. Sherman Rairas slowly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
LADIES, AUXILIARY.

Division No. IS, Ladies' auxiliary, A. O. H., held a regular business meet ing in Foresters' hall on Monday evening with good sized attendance and with the president, Mrs. M. l.. Sliney, in the chair. The meeting opened with the singing of The Star Spangled Banner and closed with the singing of America. The members of the division will receive holy com munion in body at St. Mary's church on the first Sunday in April. A social is being planned and will be held soon after Easter.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
HEPTASOPHS.

At the last regular meeting Of Nor wfch conciave. held March 12th, Ar chon Degrenier presided and. all the officers and q goodly number Of mem bers were present. The entertainment committee outlined program of a series of social meetings for the spring and summer months whereby a mem Der may bring fin friend after the business meeting, when a social hour with music, light refreshments and a
 smoker will follow. Resolutions of respect to the memory of our late brother, M. c. McNaunara. were pass ed and the charter draped in mourn ing to his memory. The sum of 5000 will be paid the benefcfary within the time prescribed by the laws of the order for the payment of death bene-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

Charles w. Burton. cashier of the water department of this city was mo- tiled yesterday br the state civil ser- vice commission that he had success- fully passed the examinations taken by him before that commission in the capitol, at Hartford, February 2Gth, 1917, for the position of inspector Of st Jte contract works and that he was eligible to appointment to that posi- tion at any time.
 The test was q written test and four hours was allowed to coT/Dlete 1t in, and it included practical questions on knowledge of the duties of the posi- tion, measuration, figuring, on Worh. making reports. personal history, eX- perience and training. personality and general fitness.
 Mir BUrton's many friends win be pleased to learn of his continued suc- cess.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
Washington County, R. l.
 HoPKRJTON
Supper and Entsrtainmsnt-Fire at Sprague House Starts in Ash Bar raf.

The ladies of the First Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist church served g baked bean supper in the parrish house at Ashaway Tuesday evening which was followed by a short and interest ing programme.
 The community social was held on Wednesday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Alonxo F. Kenyon
 Wednesday morning MT. and Mrs. George H. Sprague noticed their house filled with smoke. They searched for some time for traces of fire and final ly located it in an ash barrel in the cellar. It was soon s,iabdued without damage.
 The rain of Saturday settled a con- siderable portion of the roads in this vicinity.
 Repirs are being commenced on the state road by the use of crushed stone in filling the ruts and holes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

goose is also sauce for the Eander, then why not pay them jest leetie more than agreed on wages? Not necessarily in more money, but in con sideration and favor and friendly help?
 Such 6 gospel as this may not bs for all. But even if 1t is only for the .sF,ortunate Few what's to hinder THE FARMER.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
Rare Lily BIooms.

A rare species of the lily agapanthus which blossoms cnce in three or four years is bearing it's true blossoms at the home of Mrs. James Kelley on Elm avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
LODGE NOTES

Ls~is A. Ardrsws eisetsd Dictator Of Moess-Manotss&sr Unity Selects Delegate to Bridssnsrt Meetins- pivisien fs Planning Social to Be Held After Eagker.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

Miss GIiIlabrand and dadEhter, 0Iiss Beulah JFilabraud, have returned to with Miss r. 0I Terrlll of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

On her way from Stoniugton to Mansfield, Mrs. S.. A.. Thompson was tho guest "wednesday of Miss Martha Johnson at her home on Elm avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
shelterinn Arma service.

At the Sheltering Arms Sunday af ternoon Rev. A. w. Burdon and choir of the Federated church. GreeneviIe, will have charge of the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

After spending a few weeks C his home on Huntingdon avenue, Henry Crocker, Jr., has returued Co Detroit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
The Way of the Gross.

Friday evening at Sacred Heart church there were stations of the cross, followed by benediction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
TerseIy Told News.

c. M. Welte of East Town street is in Poughkeepsie and New York on business.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
NORWICH TOWN

Funeral of Miss Mary L. Murphy Largely Attended-Rare Lily Blooms at Home of Mrs. James Kelley Lenten Service.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

and sister-irr- law, Gdr. and Mrs. Wil-
 liam Bottomiey, or East Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

Miss Mary Freeman Of Town street is visiting her sister, AIrs. TOpiin, of NauTegau.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

Lester Bottomley of Boston spent a day or two this week with his brother
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

Wincted.-The Litchheld Northeast conference of Congregational church. es representing 13 churches, was held at the First Congregational church Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
Holland County
.COL.JMBIA

Effort to Build Up Christian Endeav- = or Soeiety-coloniaI Concert Nets
 $2o-Loeal Hens Lead in Storrs Contest.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

Charles w. Burton Eligible to Ap- pointment as Inspector on State Road Work,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
A. Q. Q. w.

The onlcers of Thames lodge, No. iM. Of Croton. were installed last Tuesday evening by Supervisor Ze1ler. Tho astendalrce yxas large and a spirit Of enthusias9n prevailed which augurs well for the future of this lodge. Among thobe present was Grand Re- corder Sfro1. ~-s~
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
EAGLES.

A class Of candidates was initiated at the regular meeting of Norwich aer4e. No: Ss7, F. O. B.. held Monday evening sn Eagles hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24
OWLS.

tendance at the Norwich nest, NO '1ses. O. o. O.. meeting which was held
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

HAS sUccEssFULLY PASSED
 CIVIL SERVICE EXAM.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

In one sense, it's worse than the seternaI Cand ,infernal) triangle which ts the basis Tor 50 many French plays. That 'triangle" consists of the wife, the husband, and-the other man. Our triangle of sorrow has for it's corners the farmer, the consumer, and the hired man.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

Have you ever noticed here and there a farmer who seems to have less trouble getting and keeping help than most of his neighbors?. Admit ting the general shortness of labor possible that you and I, as Individuals and maybe exceptions might, if we knew the trick, be able to get help
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

}. Iots of us have got hung up, either Tn the barn or some wart in our minds the famous old saying that
 Those who never do any more than they get paid for never get paid for any more than they do."
 Which is probably quite true. Like many other haf-stories.s True as far as 1t goes. But there's the other half to think about, nevertheless.
 What about those who do more than they are paid for? If sauce for the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

That's a situation which you and can't control or modify. Nor, it seems, can the great state of New York. There isn't much use discuss ing 1t. for no amount of discussion will get us any forrarder. s
 But, leaving that wide aspect alone, and taking up the matter Individually, as one just between you and your hired man, me and my hired man. perhaps there Is room for
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

At the next corner of the triangle stands the consumer. Perhaps 1t would be more accurate to say, in stead Of stands there the consumer dances;-dances up and down. and kicks and squeals and shakes his fist and roars denunciations at the far mer for not getting him more pota- toes and cabbages and onions and milk. So that he can buy them cheaper.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-24

twritter spAclalgy for The Bulletin.C
 I was ssncersIS pleased and not a little amused by "uncles. Daniefs quaint cornpHments to this column and it's wrttax, the ather day.
 what especially made me smile was his assertion that deserved gold medal for bezn' able to run farm and keep a hired man at the same time.
 Doubtless he, like, others of us. has had his trials and has also heard the monotone of srumbling which rises incessantly from every rural district over the dificuftya of getting and keeping adequate and competent help on the farm. v