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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
SEEMS EVERYONE
 HEARD ABOUT II
ALL WANT TO TRY NEW DRUG THAT DRIES UP cORNS so
 THEY LIFT OUT.

Good news spreads rapidly and druggists here are kept busy dispens- ing freezone, the recent discovery of a Cincinnati man, which is said to loosen any corn so it lifts out with the fingers.
 A quarter of an ounce costs very lit tie at any pharmacy, but is said to be sufficient to rid ones feet of every hard or soft corn or callus.
 You apply just 8 few drops on the tender, aching corn and instantly the soreness is relieved, and soon the corn is so shriveled that it lifts out with out pain. It is a sticky substance which dries when applied and never infiames or even irritates the adjoin- ing tissue.
 This discovery will prevent thou sands of deaths annually from lockjaw and infection heretofQre resulting from the suicidal haiit asess sessassttipg eQgaa
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Piana For Dollar Day,

A meeting of the Retail Merchants Bureau has been called for this (Fri- dayl morning at 10 o'clock by Chair man W. L. tearns. The meeting is to be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms and the matter of fixing a date for spring openings will be discussed. A report of the committee on Dollar Day will be presented.
 A committee on the standardization of deliveries will meet at Il o'clock to discuss plans,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
DAMAGE ACTION IS TAKEN FROM COURT
Three Others Go Of List and Su- Perior Court Adjourns Till Friday.

The case of Elizabeth A. Anderson against Edith and Frederick Ander- son. sof New London which was down for trial before Judge Gardiner Greene in the superior court in New London Wednesday morning, was set tied out of court The suit was for $3,5o0 damages and reconyeyance of property.
 The plaintiff alleged that some time ago the defendants took advantage of her weakness mental condition to gain possession of some property at the corner of Montank and Bayden- burg avenues, New London, and she brought suit to regain possession of the property charging fraud.
 Three other cases which were as- signed for trial Wednesday and Thurs day went off and court adjourned until Friday for short calendar and as- signment of jury cases.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
FOUR- MINUTE MEN.
WiII Now Talk to Norwich Theater- soers on Shipbuilding Enrolment.

At the request of President Wilson the Four-Minute men of the state, including those of Norwich will in- terest themselves in the shipbuilding enrolment. There VII be speakers at the various local theaters to speak on this subject tonight. Attorney Charles L. Stewart will speak at the Davis theater, and Attorney Herman Alof- sin. 2d, will appear at the Breed thea ter. Saturday evening all three thea ters will be visited, Attorney Arthur F. Libby being at the Davis, Attorney Andrew B. Davies at the Breed and Attorney Lee Roy Robbins at the Au- ditorium.
 Two new members have been added to the list of Four Minute men. The new members are Principal Henry A. Tirrell of the Norwich Free Academy and Rev Charles 8. Ricketts of the Greeneville Congregational church. These speakers are well known to the Norwich public.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
REPRESENTED HIMSELF
 A GOVERNMENT AGENT,
Thomas Burns Charged With Collect ing Money Without Authority.

Thomas Burns of Rochester, N. r., 19 years of age was arrested by the local police Thursday afternoon on complaint of East Side people that he had represented himself as a govern ment agent and was collecting for the aviation corps. In one house it is said Burns collected a dollar, and various sums are said to have been collected in other houses His case will come up before the city court this (Friday) morning,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
CANDIDATES ARE READY
 FOR INiTIAToRY DEGREE
Twenty Will Become Moose at
 Special Meeting Sunday.

The organization committee of the Norwich Lodge of Moose held meet ing in Moose Home Thursday evening. The committee reported that 25 eand- idates are ready for initiation. The lodge has been working for the past month under an Open charter which closes on Sunday. At a special meet ing of the lodge on that day the in itiation of the class of candidates will take place.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Did Nat Take Aesisn.

The prohibition state committee, re- ported in some of the newspapers of the state as having asked the governor to include clause asking that action be taken on ratifying the federal pro- hibition amendment at the special ses- sion of the general assembly, states that the state prohibitionists did not take that action but that the letter te Governor Holcemb came to him from Hohenthal of the prohibition commit tee agrees with the reply made by the governor that such action at the spe- cial session would be unwise.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
WINTER DOUBLES WORK

In summer the work of eliminating poisons and acids from the blood is helped by precipitation. In cold weath- CT, with little outdoor work or exercise to do double work. Foley Kidney Pills help overworked. weak and diseased kidneys to filter and cast out of the blood the waste matter that causes pains in sides or back, rheumatism, lumbago, stiffness of joints, sore mus cles and other ills resulting from im- proper elimination. The Lee & Qsgood Co. .N
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Stolen Tableware in His Pockets.

Policeman Brown received a call from the depot restaurant about 2 o'clock Wednesday morning to the ef- feet that a man was in the lower par; of the building. The policeman inves- tigated and found Duff Harper hidine in a storerecm. Harper had on two overcoats and two Jackets, in adda, tion to his other clothing, and his pockets were bulging in a suspicious manner.
 At the station house a search o1 Harper's clothing disclosed enough ta. bleWare to outfit small restaurant = New London Day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Taxicab Tires Were Stolen.

An automobile tire, rim and inner tuef, found on the taxi car owned by Antonio c. Longo, who is now in the New London jail waiting for presen- tation before the criminal superior court with Joseph Mandonia of New London for a series of burglaries. have been identified by James F. OLeary of 107 Montauk avenue as the tire, rim and tube stolen from his garage last fall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Skilled Workmen Needed

The work of your Connecticut State Council of Defense as the ageni of the Public Service Reserve in en- rolling your ssate's share of 250,00G skilled worl1men for the United States shipyard volunteers is a paramount importance in the early winning oa this war, for an earnest labor de- bends the early construction Of oul merchant feet" Tiais statement was contained in a telegram received from
 Charles Piex, general manager of the federal Emergency Fleet Corporation
 by the Connecticut State Council o1 Defense.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Is in Aviation Service.

MT. and Mrs. A. B. Allen of Ade- laide street. New London, are in re- ceipt of a letter from their son, Car Allen, who is in the aviation service at Camp Allen, near Memphis, Tenn.
 in which he writes of a visit to Mem phis recently and gives a glowing re- port of the hospitality accorded therN
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Married Fifteen Years,

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard B. Marshal
 celebrated the fifteenth anniversary o1 their wedding at their home on Bank street, New London. Monday evening About 35 of their friends assisted ir making merry. Games were played and prizes given to winners. There were many beautiful presents in cut
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
MoNTvILLE GRAND LIST.
Assessors Valuation For Property Tas
 For 1917 is $2o14,248.

The Montville assessors valuation for the property tax for 1917 is s2,- 014,24s. this being an increase of $125,372 Of the 1916 taxable property. Exemptions for 1917 being $21 ,469, this being an increase of $233 from 1916 ex- emptions, and the tax will amount to $31,sS4.39 this year, an increase of S2O02 62 of the 1916 tax
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Shower for Miss Edith Blackburn.

Thursday evening at the Porteous & Mitchell store on Main street Miss Edith Blackburn was given a shower by her associates in the store in honor of her approaching marriage with William J. Honeyman. Miss Blackburn was the recipient of many handsome and useful gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
WANTS SCHOOLS TO CLOSE NEXT WEEK
Fuel Adnjnistrator Thnmas w. Rus sell Issues Request to Authorities.

State Fuel Administration Thomas W. Russell has issued a request to the schools in Connecticut cities and towns of 5,096 population and more to sus- pend the school sessions during the week of Feb. 11-16 in the interest of fuel conservation. He intimates that if the request is not complied with willingly he will be compeIieu TO issue an order to close.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Would Be Safer.

How many more chancellors is Will helm going to throw to the wolves? And wouldn't the German sleigh be all the safer if the Kaiser himself were thrown out? - San Francisco Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
PERSONALS


 Rev. Frank Fuller and Mrs. Fuller of Abingdon were recent Norwich wis., itors.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. Caswell of Nor- wieh and Mrs. Annie Kidd and daugh- ter of East Lyme recently visited Mr. and Mrs. James Parkhurst in Moosup.
 Howard Gallup of Ekonk. who re- ceiyed a bad wound in his right hand whiie saving wood with his gasoline engine, has been patient at Backus hospital. Norwich. Miss Edith L. Boynton of Freeman avenue is the guest of MT. and Mrs Harry M. Shalett of 27 Linden ave- nue. New London. Op Thursday even- ing Mir and Mrs. Shalett gave a fare well dinner party of 20 covers in hon. or of Sergt. John A. MacArthur oi Field hospital No. S25. Camp Gordon Atlanta, Ga. Sergeant Macarthur will leave for Atlanta on Saturday morn ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
Worked lnitiatorv D.<...,.,

Thames iodget No. 22. l. 0. o. F..
 held its weekly meeting in Palmer Memorial hall. Mpntyilie, on Tuesday evening. A good attendance srps pres ent and the initiatory degree was worked on three capdidats
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08
It Was Joseph Beetham.

Through an error the name of John Beetham was published in connection with the withdrawal of the damage suit brought by a Montville woman. The correct name is Joseph Beetham, and his addrssS is Trading En1a. ;
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08

sristoi.-The coal situation is more serious at present than at any time
 this winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08

glass silver and linen. A buffet lunch was served and music was furnished by an orchestra. There were guests from Providence, Mystic and Noank
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08

The postal employees of Connecticut including clerks and carriers, are anx. iously waiting for the passage of ths Madden bill now before congress whici provides for an increase of 10 per cent in salary, to last during the war an( 90 days after peace has been declared by the president.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08

The Thursday afternoon meeting of the Catholic Woman's club, for Red Cross sewing, was held at the home of Mrs. Nelson Disco, on Broadway. 14 attending. and the president. Mrs Frank T. Sylvia, presiding. In the evening the club held business meet ing at the Halle club rooms.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08

The line of applicants for hard coal that formed in the courthouse corridor ehortly after o'clock Thursday morn l. ing was headed by two wideawake housewives. who took camp stools along, and after o'clock were re- ;warded by getting orders good for a quarter of ton each.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-08

In the dusty attic of New London building Jonathan Starr of Terryvilie and New York, seventh Jonathan in direct line in the Starr family. has stumbled upon the old order desk used by his great-great- grandfather when the Stars were in the East India and lumber trade.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
InPORTANT NOTICES

there must be greater SAVING
Of sugar me amount iof All
gust has been reduced from
'nfee POUNDS per person per
'nonth 20 Two POUNDS Inc a u
gust aio{ment q sugar TO the
IaeFoh"'l'S D"S oeen reduced nj
" per cent
sugar may be had on ceftth-
cate IRON merchant Tor canning
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
Democratic Executive Committee

The Pearl River County Demo
cratic Executive Committee Is
hereby called TO meet at the
court house, Popiarviiie, on Tues
day morning, August 6, at 1926
O'Clock. to arrange for the Demo-
cratic primary election to be
held on Tuesday, August 20tb,
and such other business as may
properly demand attention.
The following constitute the
mem bership of the Committee:
BEAT ONE II. J. A-ledge,
W. NJ, Hyde. J. A. Howard.
BEAT TWO G.. l. Rouse, J.
0. Batson, E. I. Byrd.
BEAT THREE /. S. Kirk
land, John j. Amacker, a B.
Keeton.
BEAT FOUR-E. F. Tate, E.
G.. Woodward, Horatio Stewart.
BEAT FIV e Russell Il.
Smith, M. B. Pitt, S. Spiers.
All the mem bers are urgently
requested to attend.
M. b. PITT, Chairman.
II. j. ARLEDGE, Secretary.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
COPE RICHARDSON

Mr. Duncan II, Cope and Miss
Floy Richardson were married
on Saturday, July 9th, at the
Methodist parsonage, Vicksburg,
Miss, in the presence of the
bride 5 father and mother and a
few friends, Rev. I B. HoIloman
officiating.
Nj. Cope is a son Of Mrs. Clara
Harmon Cope, of Meridian, and
a nephew of Rev. G. S. Harmon,
Of Poplaryiile. He is a most
estimab!e a II d praise-worthy
young man, for a nun Der of
years prominently identified
with the business life of Meri-
dian. For some months past he
has occupied the position of AS
slstant Cashier at the Bank of
Commerce, Poplarville.
Mrs. Cope is the lovely and
accomplished daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. W. D. Richardson, of
Catcbings, Sharkey County, and
will be a decided acquisition to
the social life Of the town,
Their marriage IS the culml-
nation of a romance begun while
the beautiful bride was attend
ing school at Meridian.
We join host of friends in
wishing them every JOY and all
prosperity in their new life.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
Wounded in France

Mr.. a. L. Liyings, of Mcneil,
recently received a card from
his son, Wyatt Liyings, dated
May 4, 1913 from a base hospital
in France announcing that he
had been wounded
Later he received the follow
ing letter.
American Expeditlonary Force,
France, June "a, 1918.
My Dear Father:
As | haven't heard from you
in some time, will let YOU know
how I'm faring. Am doing fine
at present.
I'm still in Base No. s. Guess
III be out soon though and get
over 1t some time in the future.
My chest hurts very near all the
time. My lungs are sore and l
haven t any wind much. l was
wounded on May IS. l can't go
but a short distance before I'm
all in. Am some better than /
was two weeks ago though. /
don't think it will hurt me much
in the long run.
Guess you are farlng fine; /
hope so. How are the kids? l
haven't seen Holly since the
middle Of May, don't know how
he is.
I am treated fine at the hos
pital. Could not be any better
hardly, and we have such good
nurses.
Well III close for this time,
awaiting a long letter.
Give everybody my best re-
CARDS. Tell Albert I'll answer
his letter soon and to be good
! remain, your son,
YATT LIVINGS,
T. S, Base Hospital No. s,
Ward 3 2.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
Fourth Class Postmaster
Examination

The United States Civil Ser
vice Com mission has announced
an examination to be held at
OrVisburg, Miss, on Aug. oath
1918, as a result OF which it is
expected to make certihcation to
fill a contemplated vacancy in
the position of fourth-clas5 post
master at Orvisburg and other
vacancies as they may occur at
that Office, unless it shall be de-
c1ded in the interests of the SER
vice to fill the vacancy by re-
instatement. The compensation
OF the postmaster at this Office
was $l99 for the last fiscal year.
Applicants must have reached
their tWenty-hrSt birthday on
the date of the examination, with
the exception that in a State
where women are declared by
statute TO he of full age for all
purposes at eighteen years, Wo-
men eighteen years OF age on the
date of the examination will be
admitted.
Applicants must reside within
the territory supplied by the post
Office for which the examination
i announced.
The examination is open to all
citizens of the United States who
can comply with the require
ments
/ Application blanks, Forml753,
and fail Information concerning
the requirements Of the exami-
nation can be secured from the
postmaster at the place of va
cancy or from the United States
CWil Service Commission, Wash
iugton, DC.
Applications should be properly
executed and flied with the Com
mission at Washington, d, G., at
the earliest practicable date,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
Pref. c. E. Thomas Leaves


Prof. c. r. Thomas has re-
signed his position IN the facu-
ty Of the a. Il. S. here, and has
accepted the position Of Super
intendent of Manual Training
with the Industrial and Training
School at Columbia.
Prof. Thomas has rendered
very efficient service here and
his departu is regretted by all,
more particularly at this time
when he was doing such excel
lent work IN advancing the inter-
ests of the County Fair.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
Town Executive Committee ArrangeS
For Election.

The Executive Committee of
the Town of PopIarvule met on
this the 20,h day Of July, 1918,
the following members being
present. w. NJ. Hyde. II. II.
Parker, T. A, Rawls for the pur-
pose of calling a Municipal Pri-
mary Election FOR electing mu-
nicipal nominees to Office in said
town, and for the purpose Of
electing members Of the munich
pal executive committee,
The municipal primary election
for the purpose of electtng mu-
niclpal officers and members OF
the municipal executive commit
tee for the town OF PopIarville is
by this committee hereby set for
the 3lst day Of August 1913, and
the second primary, should such
be necessary, IS hereby fixed for
September 18th. 191S. J. Ii. Cayer.
y, b. Moody and Il. e Tate are
hereby appointed managers and
B. f. Simpson, clerk.
1t IS further provided that each
candidate for Offices OF mayor
ana town marshal ne ana are
hereby required 10 pay cash fee
lot $500 to deiray the expenses
.oL having the tIcNets printed ana
such cther incidental expenses
as may be necessary IN connec-
ton with sad election, such ices
TO be paid unto I A. RaWl~,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Letters testemcntarY having been
granted on the 2nd day of August 1913,
by The Chancery Court Of Pearl River
County, Mississippi, to the undersigned
upon the estate OF Mrs. M, ]. Stevenson,
deceased, notice is hereby given to all
persons having claims against said estate
to present the same to the clerk OF said
Court Tor probate and registration ac-
cordin@ to law within one year from
this date, or they shall be forever barred.
This End day Of August, 1918.
r. L. STEVENSON,
S.l-4t Executor,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
An Enjoyable Party

The hospitable home of Dr..
and Mrs, W. l. Arledge was
thrown open tuesday evening to
a merry crowd Of boys aud girls,
when their attractive young
daughter, Miss Wilma, certain
ed her friends with games and
other amusements. Delicious
fruit punch was served during
the evening, and the hours pass.
ed all too quickly.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
A Bilious Attack

When you have bilious attack your
liver fails to perform its functions. You
become constipated. The food you eat
ferments in Your stomach instead OF di-
costing, This inhames The stomach and
causes nausea, vomiting and a terrible
headache. Take three OF Chamberlain S
Tablets. They will tone mp your liver,
clean out Your stomach and you wi.l
soon be as we'll as ever. They only cost
a quarter For sale at smiths Pharmacy.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
BAPTIST CHURCH

The pastor of the Baptis
church Will be engaged IN a
meeting several days next week,
beginning Aug. 4th. Sunday
morning services will be con-
Quoted by Prof. j A. Huff at IL
O'Clock.
Rev. N. f. Clark will preach
at the evening hour, $3.50 o'clock
1t is hoped that both services
will be largely attended.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
A Delightful Evening

A number of young people
planned picnic at Wolf Greek
for last Thursday evening but
the heavy rain prevented the
trip. Later they gathered at the
pltable home of Mr.. and
Mrs. +. f. Smith. and spent a
most delightful evening.
Besides music and games a
most enjoyable feature was the
delicious box luncheon which
was spread.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
THE FIRST MONDAY

Several matters Of importance
are scheduled for next Monday,
the 5th, at Poplarville,
The Board ol Supervisors viii
meet il regular monthly session,
Chancerv court viii be conve-
ned by Judge D. NJ. Russell.
An important meeting OF the
Pearl River County Fair Associ-
ton will be held.
Let ali who are interested take
notice Of these things.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
Red Cross Payments

fhe attention OF ali monthly
,scri5ers is called to the sec
payment now due on Red
IS pledges. Payment may
made at the Bank OF CONNER
or to either Of the undcrslgn-
q. S. HARMON, Chairman,
II C. GREDELL, Treasurer.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
Methodist Church Services

lev. G. S. Harmon has re-
he'd from Corpus Christi,
JAS, where he was in revl-
meeting for two weeks, and
preach at the Methodist
,rch on Sunday, the 4th, at
O'Clock forenoon and $50 in
evening.
/ cordial invitation IS extend
severyone to attend these ser
es.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
To Improve Your Digestion

For years my digestion was SO poor
that could only eat the ii9htest foods.
] tried everything that heard OF to get
relief but not until about year ago
when | saw Chamberlain Tablets adj
vertised and got bottle OF them did |
ind the righr treatment. Since taking
them my digestion is 6ne Mrs. Blanche
Bowers, Indiana Pa.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01
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Miss Esther Jarvis. of Boga-
lusa, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. M
c. Roster.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Judge E. A, Weathersby was
in Poplarville this week III the
interest Of his candidacy for
circuit judge.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Miss Sadie Levy, Of Baltimore,
Maryland, Is the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. Sam SeDdler. at the
Caver Hotel.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Mr.. C. E. Bass has returned
from Mussel Shoals, Ala, where
he spent some time in Govern
ment employ.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Miss Nellie Selph has as her
guest this week her friend, Miss
LIZZIE Crawford, OF Hattiesburg.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Misses Eula and Terra Byrd
are down from Lumbertoh visit
ing Miss Susie Roster.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Mr.. j. B. Newto lett last
week for his old home, Rose Hell,
North Carolina, to be present at
| he golden wedding Of bis eldest
brother, Mr., s. 3 Newton.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Miss Mary Davis has been
Ter from Colum bia for the past
eek visiting the family of her
ster. Mrs. h. B. Boyett.
ISIS DAVIS, who was for two
Ears stenographer at the A. H,
has a large circle of friends
Poplarville who always give
kr warm welcome.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Mr.. r. c. Johnson has re
urned from Bogalusa where he
pent the past ten days. A por-
Jon of the time he was IN the
Ianitarium COR a slight operation
nd treatment on a badly dis
|ased foot. He is able to be
round with the aid Of crutches,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Miss Ethel Over5treet, of Boz
galusa, was the guest couple Of
days recently Of her friend,
Miss Ina Mae Newton.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1918-08-01

Miss Lois WEIGH of Collins,
Miss, is visiting in PopiarriIle
ln the interest Of the Mississippi
Woman S College, Hattiesburg.