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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
HUMOR OF THE DAY

How is it you are getting sdch long shots these days?''
 Haven't you noticed I've got the Kaiser's picture on& every golf ball ?' Judge.
 .Rhubarb is versatile. It is both a good plant and a drug"
 Tt has nothing on cabbage. You can eat or smoke it. ,--Kansas City Journal. a
 Here. waiter, take this chicken
 What's the matter with it. sir?"
 Its all wings and machinery no meat!"-London Opinion.
 T see the Crown Prince denies that lie is a fire -eater. s4 He'd better deny it. 4 fine chance he'd have to do anything else with. his war record d.''-Detroit Free Press.
 Have you ever been under fre?"
 Lots of times"
 "In the front-line trenches 2.
 "No, but I spend all my summers hunting deer in the Maine woods. - Youngstown Telegram. Indignant Mother-What oil earth do you do to your clothes to keep me sewing on buttons this way? Apologetic Son-I don't know, mother. I merely touch the button. I can't imagine what does the rest | The American Boy. l Offfcer-So you captured a thous- and Germans by just calling across No Mans Land What did you do promise them square deal if they surrendered?
 Yankee PriNate-No; / promised them square meal.--Life.
 You say that neither of your stenographers wants a vacation this year. That's singular. .'.ss l Not at all You see, I recently hired a handsome young secretary. | and neither of the girls IS wiling to gc away and leave the field to the l other one. Boston Transcript. Brown (reading newspa per)-It says here that there are six Germans to the yard on the greater part of the Franco-Belgian front. II Green-It wouldn't have been pos sible to put 'em in that thick before the war It's proof. that the Germans 1 have shrunk considerably owing to our blockade-Pearson's Weekly.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
Davis Theatre.

One of the finest photoplay shows ever presented at the Davis closes to- day and the big attraction is Fred Stone the marvel of musical comedy who makes his debut in motion pie tures in Norwich in The Goat. six l. part Aircraft picture. and he made an instantaneous hit.
 Another big feature is Peggy Pierce in the five-part Triangle play, Golden Fleece. a delightful story of a pretty country girl and how she finally tri- umphs over those who tF to foil her iu her ambitions.
 The Official U. s. War Review shows the American soldiers and their al lies driving back the Huns on every front and the Burton Holmes Travel Picture completes the show If you miss this show you are missing one of the best bills of photoplays ever presented here. Every precaution has been taken 10 protect the patrons and Tho is thoroughly disinfected c.-- ng.
 ce Keith vaudeville and fen. sies tomorrow Every inn t.-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
Breed Theatre.

Today lone day only) the Breed will present the fve-part sensational pho tcdrama, My Husbands Friend This unusual photodrama derives it's strength from the fact that the sub jCct deals with a common occurrence In the lives or most married couples. The breaking up of happy household and the separation of brother and sis ter and husband and wife will pull at the heart strings of even the most hard hearted Mr. Prank Mills. the celebrated star of the speaking stage, plays the leading role supported by a strong cast Of players. including the popular ingenue, Bliss Milford. and the two popular childreu. Runa Hedges and Jack Curtis.
 Pearl White in the nineteenth chap ter of The House of Hate. the Burton Holmes travel series and a new Mack Sennett comedy will comprise the re- mainder Of the bill for today.
 Coming Thursday, Friday and Sat urday-To Hell With the Kaiser.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
GALES FERRY

An honor roll containing the names Of those who have bought bonds in the Fourth Liberty loan will be dis played at the post office at Gales Fer ry. Allyn's Point and Ledyard Cen ter after Oct. 19.
 Sunday morning in the NJ. E. church Rev. o. E. Newton introduced George H. Holmes. a layman, superintendent of the Federal Street M. E. Sunday school, New London, who spoke in the interest of the drive for the confer ecce claimants fund of the Methodist Episcopal church. At the offertory Miss Grace A. Chapman sang. Speak to Me Jesus. At the Sunday school session Rev. O. E. Newton's class was the banner class in attendance. also in offering.
 Mrs. Rufus W, Hurfbutt conducted the Epworth League evening service with this topic, The Church at the Center in Rural Life. 4 feature of the service was a solo, sung by Miss Vera Bartlett of Uncasville, Shadows of the Evening Hour, with Mrs. Hurl butt at the piano
 Chaplain Benjamin H. Clark and Mrs. Clark were due to arrive Oct 10 at Camp Wadsworth, Spartansburg, S. C. This is Chaplain Clark's first ap- pointment after receiving his com mission at Camp Zachary Taylor, Ky. Mir. and Mrs. Clark have been tray cling in the south during a brief leave Of absence They spent last summer at Gales Ferry while Mir Clark was welfare secretary of '. M. C. A. work at the submarine base.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence L. Newton and daughter. Dorothy. with MT. New tons brother, l.. H. Newton, all of Boston motored from that city on Columbus day and spent the week end with Mir. Newton's parents. Rev. c. F. Newton and Mrs. Newton at the parsonage.
 Misses Vera Bartlett and Ethel Cor net of Uncasville were guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. R. Irving Hurl- butt Sunday. Miss Bartlett remaining to spend several days with other rel atives.
 Local friends of William H. Burns received word last week of his pro- motion from first lieutenant to captain in the |. s. army. Captain Burns was a caller in the place in Septem- Der, on his return from France and is at present stationed at Camp Ira vis San Antonio, Texas. Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Satterlee and daughter Rebecca of North Haven. " VSh-tHu NlSilOIS at llie nome OI Mir. Satterlee's parents, Mir and Mrs | Charles A. Satterlee Of the village. Mir. and Mrs. Leslie Martin and two l children who have been at the Earle Phinney cottage. on the Bluff, for the l season. returned to their home in 1 Providence last week. Mrs. E. J. Banker of New London, former resident of the place was a caller here last week.
 Attorney John J. Lawless and Mrs Lawless with daughter Ernestine Tal- bot of New London, were recent guests of relatives at their former home here.
 Mrs. E. V. Mann of Providence who has been at the summer home of her sister. Mrs. Franklin H. Brown in the village. returned to that city Mon- | day.
 Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins and daugh l ter. Mrs. J. A. Birch attended the flu neral of Mrs. Perkins son-in-law. Cur tis F. Gates in New London Thurs day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
COLCHESTER

Al tho republican caucus Samuel Geliert and William K Raymond were nominated for representatives and H ?. Buell for judge of probate.
 Al the democratic caucus Saturday evening James F. Purcell and Fred B. Clark were nominated for representa- tives and II. ?. Buell. for judge of pro- bate
 Al the adjourned town election Mon- day for a first selectman, 26a votes were cast of which Edwin R. Gillette r- had 1f2 votes and Samuel McDon ald. d., had 121. At the election Oct 7th tho vote on first selectman was a tie and the moderator called for an other election.
 The funeral of Mrs. Hannah M Brown. wife of Erastus c. Brown. was held Thursday afternoon at o'clock at her home in Colchester, Rev. B. D Remington officiating. Burial was ir was a resident of the town of Col. chester. She is survived by two daughters. Mrs. Sarah l. Randall ano Mrs. Fairfield Gray, and a son. A. A Brown. She leaves also four grand. children and eight great grandchildren
 Lieut.. Edward L. Kelley, who ha. been the guest of his aunt, Miss Nors Kelley, for a few days. returned tC Camp Meade, Md. Sunday evening.
 Harry Levine of Camp Devens is al his home on a few days furiough.
 Mrs. Julia Burns of East Hampton was the guest of her mother. Mrs John F. Slater, over Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edgar A. Carrier lef town Monday for a few days tril through the south.
 John Sullivan and son of Bozraf were in town Monday.
 Ronald K. Brown returned to New York Monday after spending Sunda, at his summer home on Broadway.
 Francis W. Brown of Norwich wal in town Sunday. called here by tn, illness and death of his brother in law, Ray l.. Clark
 Loufs E. Baldwin Of Middletovn wa, a Colchester caller Monday
 P. Fl. Bartlett of New Haven wa calling on friends in town Monday.
 Michael S. Shea and John ?. OaCon. nell left Tuesday morning for Burfing. ton. Vt. where they win resume thef studies at the University of Vermont
 Clifford c. King was in Hartford or Tuesday attending the grand lodg, session of the Knights of Pythias as a delegate from Oliver Woodhoust lodge of this place.
 Clayton D. Barton of East Hampton was in town Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
NOTICE
MAKE ELECTORS

MAAE ELECIOhS. The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Lebanon hereby give notice that they will meet in the Town Hall in said Town on Friday Oct IS. 1918. from o'clock a. m. until o'clock p; m, to examine the qualifications of all those whose name are on the list under the title ,'ro Be Made" and admit be found qaulifed; also on Friday. oct 25,, 1918, from o'clock a. m. until , And if it shall appear that the qualifications of any on the first list 18th, and on or before election day then said Board will meet on Monday Nov. 4th. 1918. from o'clock a. m until 5 o'clock p. m, to admit those only whose qualifications mature after said 18th of October.
 KARL F. BISHOP,
 FRED O. BROWN
 WILLIAM F. CLARK.
 Selectmen
 c. J. ABELL,
 Town Clerk Lebanon. Conn. Oct. 15. 1918.
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FOR SALE ESTATE CLARENCEP. KNIGHT

One black horse, 2 years old, weight 1900, safe and good driver and worker. may be seen at Charles D. Geer's, Ledyard.
 Overland 1912 runabout, inquire &t Taftville Garage.
 Two Colonial breeders, 1 Prairie State incubator, wheelbarrow, roll paper rof1ng. 30 1t poultry wire, step ladder, axe, chest of carpenters tools, new wood carving set, screen door, iron wise and mitre box; to be sold October 18th and 17th, from to 3 o'clock, at Garage of W. S. Alhs, 5o5 Broadway.
 A. B. DAVIES, Administxator.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
What b Going On Tonight

Motion Pictures at Davis Theatre. Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre. Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Auditorium Theatre.
 Immergruen Lodge. No. F. O. D. H. B. meets in Germania Hall.
 Somerset Lodge. No. 34. F. and A. M. meets az Masonic Temple
 Hope Rcbekah Lodge. No. 21. l. O. O. F., meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
NOTICE

All persons that are liable to pay taxes in the Town of Voluntown are required by law to bring in written or printed list of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of October, 1918, signed and sworn to, as required by law.
 All persons failing to do so on or before Nov. 1st, 1918, a penalty of 10 per cent. will be added.
 The Assessors will meet in Union Hall Monday, Oct. 2S. 1918, to receive lists.
 Blanks may be obtained at the Town Clerks Office or of the Assessors.
 CHARLES W. PRATT
 CHARLES H. BARBER.
 Assessors. 1918. oct16d
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NOTICE

The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of Preston will be in session al the Town House on Friday, Oct IS 1918, from g o'clock a. m. until ; o'clock p. m.,. for the purpose of ad- hitting to the electors oath any whose names may appear on the lis ITO Be Made" and found qualified
 WILLIAM A. BENNETT,
 ROBERT A. PECKHAM
 CHARLES E. MAYNARD.
 r- Selectmen.
 c. V. SHEDD, Town Clerk Dated at Preston. Oct. IA, 1918.
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Electors Notice

The Seleetmen and Town Clerk of the
 Town of Lisbon will be in session at the Town Hall in said Town on Fri
 day Oct 18th. from a. m until 5 D.
 m., to examine the qualifications of ap- plicants and admit to the electors oath those found qualified. F. [. HAWAIIAN, F. H. JOHNSON, HARRY l. HULL Se{ec&men. A. A. RIST. Town Clerk. Lisbon, Conn, Oct. 14, 1918. oct16d
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FARM FAIRBANKS

200 acres. good buildings, only F. 400, and wood enough to pay for farm; S5 acre, 35 COW farm, smooth land, good buildings. s4,e0o; 46 acres. state road Colonial house. 90 rooms, Al condi- tion, only $3,2O0. We can make easy terms. on these three farms, and they are genuine bargains. For further information, write
 TRYONsS AGENCY,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
ohris.mas Presents For the A. E. F

Christmas Presents For the A. E. F.
 Have you registered at the Red Gross for a carton for your boys Christmas package If not, do so to- day or not later than Thursday. Go to the Red Cross or send on a postal, your boys name and your own name md address. Do not telephone. This is thr only way of sending a Christ mas package overseas to your boy as Inc shipping space is not sufficient to sCnd an you would like to give him. t1lv one packet 10 a man and that iU the Red Cross carton, so that ev- cry one will fare alike. Your boy will send you a label 10 stick on the par eel and when the cartons come the Red Cross will give you full directions as Co what may he sent. The cartons arc only for the men of the American EXpediuonary Force, not for those in camps In America or for the navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
Assessors Notice

All persons liable to pay taxes in the Town of North stonington are sessors on or before the first day of November, 1918, written or printed list. properly signed and sworn to. of all taxable property owned by them on the first day of October. 1918
 Those fafffng to make a list will be charged a penalty of 10 per cent. ad- ditional, according to law.
 Blanks can be obtained at the Town Hall. or from either Assessor.
 Lists will be received beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1st 1918.
 Dated at North Stonington. Oct. 14, 1918.
 GEORGE A. THOMPSON,
 H. FRANK BUTTON,
 oct1sd Assessors.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
NOTICE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:-
 For public, personal insult and per jury beginning May 26. 1917. the Town of Canterbury has been paying indef- nitely and without verification, correct amount unknown. numerous bills of my contraction, notwithstanding the laws of the United States. After this date creditors of mine in this vicinity will kindly await payment until authorized by attorney or by me.
 ESTELLE A. w. GILMAN. Brooklyn, Conn. Oct II. 1918. nc+1ed
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COWS FOR SALE

One carload arrived Friday, Oct. 11th. One carload extra choice Holsteins will arrive Wednesday, Oct. 18th. Another carload will arrive Thursday, Oct. 17th. at the same old place. JAMES H. HYDE, North Franklin
 Telephone 30 Lebanon
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HMD at Moutville. within and for the Dis crlct of MontvfIle, on the 14th day of October, A. D. 1Sfg
 Present-DAN D. HOME, Judge.
 Bstate of Michael E. Biacker late of Mcntvflle. in said D&sfrSct, deceased.
 Charles H Blarker of Moutviile ap- peaxed in Court and filed a petition praying, for the reasons therein set tord1, that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate.
 Whercupon, It Is Ordered, That said petition be 1DA&rd and determined at the PrUbate Court Room h Monfville m said District on the 18th day of October, A. D 1s1S, at II o'clock in the forenoon. and that notice Of the pen dency of said petition. and of said hearing thereon, be given by the pub lIcation of this order one tine in The Norwich Bu1etfn, a newspaper having a circulation in said District, at vleasf two days prior to the date of said nearing, and that return be made to this Court.
 DAN D. HOME, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of recurt
 Attest> SUSAN HOME
 91lSd Clerk.
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Upon Petition for Discharge.

< AT A COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN at Canterbury within and for the Dis trict of Canterbury. on, the 14th day Of Present-A HALE BENNETT. Judge
 On motion of Sarah E. Wiggins. Ad- ministratrix on the intestate estate of Caleb Phillips. late of Canterbury within said District deceased. this Court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the AdministratriS and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising, in a news paper having a circulation in said Dis trict, and by posting a copy thereof on the public signpost in said Town of Canterbury, nearest the place where the deceased last dwelt.
 Certified from Record.
 A. HALE BENNETT, Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
PRESTON BRIDGE Livery, Sale and Boarding Stable. Taxi Service and
 Garage Connected.

Horses to let for all kinds of bust ness. with or without rigs. by the day or week. Special attention to boaxders and transients; 20 to 30 horses always on hand, for sale. weighing 1os0 to 1900 each; several extra n1cs pairs, 24oo to $500 per pair. all good workers, and some extra nice drivers; every horse will be sold with written guarante: to be just as represented at time of sale. or money refunded in full. Trial allowed. If in need of anything in GU. line give us 2 trial and we will give you full value for your money.
 STABLE 3z1, 3T3. SIS MAIN ST.
 Phone 32s-2- o'BRIEN & CHASE.
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LOST AND FOUND

L0ST-Monday morning, between Lebanon and Norwich Town, a paper bag containing a green velvet hat. Finder please notify Bulletin Office
 oct16d
 LOST-Sunday, between Taftyille and Greeneville. a string of white prayer beads. with initials 4. A. D. Finder return to Miss Agnes Du- deck. 15 Norwich Ave. Taftville
 oct15d
 LoST-0n Saturday. Oct F, between Putnam and Dayville pocketbools containing a sum of money Suitable reward for return to F. w Bennett. llayvllle. Conn oct15d
 LOST-One black COW Finder nctifv Egon- BlaEkenfeld. Preston City, oetfqx
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REGISTERED BULL

To avoid too close inbreeding, we offer our. senior sire. Colantha Pie tertie Prince No. 844S3 for sale. He is sired by a 31 pound son of Colantha Johanna Lad cut of a 2959 pound daughter of 32 pound COW. Both of his granddams are the heads of three generation group of 30 pound cows He is seven years old. nicely and even ly marked, weighs 2200 pounds and is q sure, quick server. gentle and easy to handle. He is show bull backed by generations of producers and he is making good.
 Never before has such an oppor- tunity to buy a proven sire been of fered to Holstein breeders of Eastern Connecticut at such a reasonable price. We are pricing him so low that any beginner can well afford to own him. You are doing yourself an injustice If you do not come and see him at
 VALLEY FARMS,
 oct15d North Franklin. Conn.
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NoTTCE--An creditors of said de ceased are hereby notified to presen their claims against said estate to th' undersigned at Canterbury, Conn. within the time limited in the abovt and foregoing order.
 MRS SARAH E. WIGGINS, oct16d Administratrix.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16

In Great Britain plans are under way for vast central station power plants Co got more efficient use 0f coal. -r~, ~ .t V -
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16

More men would have indigestion if compelled to eat their own words.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED States, District of Connecticut.
 In the matter of John H. Brown Bankrupt.s In Bankruptcy. No. 4564.
 Upon Petition for Discharge.
 Notice is hereby given that John H Brown of Sprague, in the County of New London and State of Connecticut has filed his application, dated July 9th, A. D. 1918. for discharge from all his debts in bankruptcy, and that all his creditors and other persons inter ested objecting to such discharge may attend before Thomas M. Shields Special Master at his office in Nor wtch, Conn, on the 18th day of Octo. Der, 1918. at 3 o'clock p. m., then ano there to examine the bankrupt. and te show cause, if any they have. why such discharge should not be granted and to determine whether or not to au thorize the Trustee to interpose objec- tions to such discharge.
 THOMAS M SHIELDS,
 Special Master. Norwich. Conn, Sept. 18th, 1913,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16

THERE Is no advertising medium in Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bul- tettn for business resufks- ,-rq& exzak ss--sss Se~e ,ryszS rrw
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LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICr To CREnrrou,

NOTICE TO CREDITORS,
 AT A COUPT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District Der, A D. 1918. Present-NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. Estate of Pavel Waselevich, late of Norwich, in said District, deceased Ordered. Thai the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to their claims against said estate within six months from this date. by posting a notice to that effect, together with a copy Of this order. on the signpost ceased last dwelt and in the same Town. and by publishing the same once in newspaper having a circulation in said District, and make return to this Court
 NELSON J. ,AYLINEs. Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy of record
 Attest: HELEN M DRESCHER-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-16
POETRY
THE RUSSIAN pE4SANT.

 \ coat of skin, a home made shoe, Black bread to muncli. a bowl to brew, smoky hut the stars peedr thr ou gh-. We brood and breed and dare not de! ID field at dawntilne, cold and gray, Be the weather what it may But sunset ends stle masters day. :. And then we drink and sing and pray With winter comes the frost and
 snow,
 When we no longer, SOW. and nov; Where we 4carouse withs shame and
 woe.
 We stand as we have always sto,od, We till another's field for food. : And clean estates for winter wood Half wild beasts whom none dare free, warrior friend Sends word tat he Is fighting for our liberts A vision bright as shooting star Its magic wipes out Church and Czar. And in night we travel far Prince and peasant joined in war! Freedom flashed, a Northern. .sI1i gft- Our darkest corners were made bright, A traitors blow with awful might Our land went black as hell's own night. Pearl Hall Holland, in thefNew York Times. t THE LIGHT OF DAYS LONG PAST. | Our afternoon Of life has come. It's darkiing hours are here; l The evening shadows iengthen. 1 And the night is drawing near; | To some the sky is bright,9te3 some With clouds is overcastis.a j l But still upon our Present smiles 1 The Light of Days long past. | The Autumn of our life is shere, 1 Its summer flowers are5dead; 1 But still the Wine-cup charms us, | And young lips rosy-red. l What though the river to the sea 1 Runs steadily and fast2 & | Upon it's shifting waves still smiles The Light of Days long past. | We meet here as we met of old, l Kind words to say or sing; 1 Forgetting age, and all the cares
 That age and losses bring: The friendships sealed in younger days
 Still firm and faithful last. And newer friendships brighten in
 The Light of Days long past Albert Pike.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS. A C0IRT OE PRORATE

AT COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich. within and for the District of Norwich, on the 18th day of October, Present@NELsoN J. AYLING, Judge. Estate of Austin A. Main, late of Griswold in said District, deceased. Ordered That the Administratrix cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date by posting a notice to that effect together with copy of this order. on the sign post nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt, and in the same Town, and by publishing the same once In a newspaper having circulation in said District, and make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. The above and foregoing is 6 true copy of record
 Attest: HELEN M DREsCHER,
 CIarls
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WANTED

WANTED = To buy hard cordwood. from two to 800 cords. Anton Angie & Co.,, Greeneville Woodward, 195 North Main St Tel 706-S. oct15d
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NOTICE-All creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at Voluntown, Conn. with in the time limited in the above and foregoing order.
 ELSA A. MAIN. oct16d Administratrix
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NOTICE.-Al1 creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present tnelr claims against said estate to the undersigned at P. O. Box 91 MontviIle Conn, within the time limited in, the above and foregoing order
 WASh JASUCHNTA, ocu6d Administration.