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Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
FUNERALS. Mrs. Michael j. Mccarthy.

On Saturday morning at 815 o'clock funeral services for Catherine Agfles Mccarthy, wife Of Michael J. McCar- thy, were held from the home of her father, James P. Nagie, of IS Peck street followed by a requiem mass at St. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock at which Rev. Myles P Calvin was cele-
 brant Prof. F. L. Farrell was in charge of the musical part of the mass.
 The bearers were John Mccarthy, Richard Mccarthy William Hafring-
 ton, Michael O'Mara, Joseph MeMahon and Samuel Cameron. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery
 Relatives and friends were present
 from Thorndike, New Londen, New
 York and other places
 The floral offerings were many and
 beautiful, including pillow marked Sister from the family, standing wreath marked Daughter from the father spray, MT and Mrs Burke and family; spray, Isabelle F'innegan; wreath from the warpers, winders and , aoilfers Of the West Side silk mill; basket bouquet, Mary Sullivan; wreath, Carpenter Manufacturing company spray, M. J. Coscoran; wreath, William H. Yeomans; spray, Mrs. Doyle and ! family bouquet, Mrs. James Williams; spray, Mir. and Mrs. Albert Harris and son; wreath, MT. and Mrs. Charles Copeland and family; wreath, Mrs 1 Mortimer Murphy; wreath. D. NJ. Gar vey; bouquet, Miss Tessie Doyle 1 Arrangements were in charge o1
 Shea & RuriIe&
 Mrs. Thomas conneiI. 1 The funeral Of Mrs. Thomas Con
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
EXTENDS TIME ON FIRE
 PREVENTION ESSAYS

Owing to the epidemic of influenza which has necessitated the closing ot the schools in the city, Fire Chief Howard L. Stanton who has offered a prize Of a $ gold piece for the best essay on Fire Prevention has extend ed the time of the contest from Oct 20 to Oct 30. The essays were to be ifl by Oct. 20 for judging but it has been thought advisable to give the children longer time, It was announced that Chief Stanton would piece and although war savings stamps would make admirable pur- chases he says the winner may spend it for candy or ice cream if he or she desires.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

John Porteoas is in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gardner D. Pond of Winchester MaSsf are visiting Kin coin avenue friends a'
 Miss MarS Amy of New York is the guest Of AIr. and Mrs. John T, Amy. -r r, -+ .4
 Mss Sarah Young and Miss Fran ees D, Young are at the Windharn inn Tor several days.
 Miss Emily Blackstone Camp has. entered upon her third year of study at Miss Marots school. Tnomp. son. -.-=
 Mrs. Archibald Mitchell Of Norwich and her daughter, Mrs. Edward Aller Olds, Jr., of Englewood, N. J., are al Lake Placid for several weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. c. Wyfnan Carroll, Jr have closed their cottage at Basterf Point and are guests of MT. and Mrs Cafrolls parents, MT. and Mrs. GeoFg' w, Carroll.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

s. Young. Mrs. Walter A. Bussey, Mrs. Thomas W. Wilson. Mrs. Peter S. Wilson. Mrs. Frank Hyde, Mrs. Will L. Stearns, Mrs. Samuel c. Wilson and Mrs. Fred G. Prothefo. Received $500.
 Team No. Mrs. E. Allan BidWeli, captain, Mrs. Charles s. Stewart, Miss Maude c. Buckingham, Mrs. Rollin c; Jones, Mrs. 4. c. Freeman; Miss Mary Paddock, Miss Mary Rogers. Miss Pierce, Mrs Arthur Peale, Mrs. Stephen Kehoe. Miss Anna Brown, Miss Eliza kath Gilbert. Miss. H. R. Trumbull Mrs. George. R. Ashbey, Mrs. William Collins and Mrs. P. Sweeney. Received $s,500. Team No. S-Mrs. Archibald Tor. rance, captain, Mrs Fred Fox, Mrs Harry .StebbiI1s, Mrs. David Gilmour
 Mrs. Harry Rushworth, Mrs. Herber' Kind, Miss Hazel Banfield, Miss Ger. trude Murray, Miss Elizabeth Lang Miss Margaret Monaher and Nils. Katherine Monaher Received s6,4eo.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
FOUR MINUTE SPEAKERS
 AGAIN AT THEATRES

Fix Mayor Allyn L. BSown spoke at the Breed theatre on Monday night, Herman Alofsin, end at the Auditof4- urn, and Rev. William H. Kennedy at the Davis iii the programme for Four Minute. speakers on the Liberty loan.
 On "wednesday evening under the direction of C. D. Geer, a new de- paftufe will be tfied in Four Min ute singing Slides with the verses of popular songs nave been purchased by Cl1airn1an Brown for use in this way.
 The following schedules has been arranged:
 at Audit0fiurfi W. NJ. MeGuinnes> at Breed, A Morin at Davis
 Thursday, October r, E. W Perkins at Auditorium: (. Y. James, at Breed H A. Tirrell at Davis.
 Friday. October 1s-A. F. Libby al Auditorium: J. L. Case. at Breed Rey. A. F. Pirkiss, at Davis. Saturday, October 49C. l. Stewart at Auditorium James P. Sheridan a! Breed, and Rev. c. H. Ricketts at Da- wis
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

was disclosed that he was the only man in the room who had boy on the fighting front and there was 8 quick resp6nss When some One sug- gested that the campaign could be- gin right in the committee. James l.. Case who had been drafted by Gen eral Chairman William II. Allen to take hold of the drive to send Nor wieh over the top, led off, at this Suggestion. With a subscription of s1,- 600 and was at once matched by May or Desmond Chairman Allen followed with s2.OO0 and So 1t went all down the line several of. the men dodbling or trebling their previous subscrip- tions until Attorney Arthur r. Libby who was acting as clerk, aiinounced ba total Of $20.ooe.
 Mayor Desmond also Announced that he would call on all citizens td fly tfk flag for the rest of this week as i patriotic incentive for every one to remember that Norwich is commit ted to meeting it's quota
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
PERSONALS

Miss Iiarriet Sampson of Wood stock, Wellesley 1920, has been if1i- tiated in Phi Sigma
 Mr. and Mrs. Waiter KehansKi have returned from short tour through the state afid will reside on Durfey street. The condition Of James T. Ring, who is i'll with pneumonia on Monday evening was reported as very critical.
 Rev. Thomas A. Grumley, a former citrate at St. Patrick's church, Nor wieh., now of Waterbury, who is ill at St, Mary's hospital in the latter city is considered somewhat improved by the hospital physicians.
 Mrs. A. Myers. and s6n spent the week end with Mrs F King of oak ridge street before leaving fof a week. stay with her sister in Wooster. Mass After her return she will visit her hus- band, who is a patient at the Dr. J. H Evans private hospital at Guilford.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
DROVE AUTO INTO REAR
 OF HOSPITAL AMBULANCE

On Monday afternoon James Ian ming, a butcher of Norwich Town in driving along Washington street ear the Mohegan park entrance drove his car into the rear end of the will jam ". Backus Hospital ambulance and badly damages the ambulance. Berthoid Conlean was driving the anl- bulance at the time Banning it is alleged was intexicated at the time and no control over his machine The door in the rear of the ambu lance was broken as was the step and mud uard of the machine Ban hing was arrested and held at thu police station.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
WEDDING
GalIoway-Mahan.

The marriage of George W. Gallo way, who is in the United States army. and Miss Ivan Y. Mahan of this city took place here on Satur- day, tha- ceremony being performed by John H, Barnes. ], P. al his of- Zee in the ;Chapnan building on Broadway. Tie groom, v-ho is 2s, is 8 native of Anita, Louisiana. and still makes his home there. The bride was born in Clinton. Mass, 2S wears ago. She is the daughter of Charles Mahan and Martha O'Neil and resides at the rear of III Franklin street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
BOY SCOUTS cor IN
 POTATOES FOR HOSPITAL

Owing to the shortage of labor and the epidemic of influenza the crops at the Backrs hospital were in grave danger of being neglected until too late for harvesting but the Boy Scouts of the city saved the day by volun- teering to harvest the crops which they did last week much to the satis- faction of the hospital authorities. Superintendent r. Leon Hutchins sends the following communication to the scouts:
 To. The Boy Scouts Of Norwich:
 Boys: I want to express to you all my keen appreciation for your as sistanee in helping us to harvest our crops, especially the 200 bushels Of tatoes. Owing to the shortage of labor your assistance was the means of saving the crops for. the hospital and I want everyone of you to feel that it wa very much Appreciated.
 F. l.. HUTCHINs,
 Supt of the W. W. Backus Hospital,
 When you miss the limited express by only three seconds it might just as we'll be local freight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
REb CROSS MELTING
 POT AT BOSTON STORE

The Melting Pot window has kindly been arranged at the Boston Store in one of the big windows on the Main street Side where articles of jewelry for wbich the owners have no further use vii, be received for the Red Cross melting pot
 will be devoted to the treasury of the Norwich Red Cross chapter. Any articles left With Mir Cruick shank at the Boston store will be but into the melting pot.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

A list of all those who subscribed $500 pr over in the third Liberty loan will furnish a basis for the teams to work Oh and tonight at 7.45 they are t5 meet iii the poiice court room at the city. hall to make their first reports
 Those, present. included W. H. Alien, James |, Case, A. F. Libby. Mayor Desmond, R. c, Holmes, s: B. Palmer, ]. ]; Corkery, Q. E. Wuif; E. L. Root, E. ". Perkins. H. R, Branehe. c. A. Saxtpf, J. NJ. Lee. C. R. Butts, J H. Perkins, Will L. Stea1.ns, J. O. Armstrong. E, J. Graham. Rev. A. F Plirkiss. H. B. Cary, Eben Learned willis Austin, Elk Mayor Allyn L Brown c, I. Smith and George Hig- gins
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
INFLUENZA HIT MEN
 IN FIRE DEPARTMENT

The local fire department during
 the epidemic Of infuenza has had it's share of trouble as at one time there were eight men laid up with the dis ease and many Of the other men were forced to work overtime to make ab.
 The situation is slightly better as
 there are only three men at home Es . 3AA nsnR nsne.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
APPLETON MAIN ELECTED
 SCHOOL COMMITTEE EEAi

The school committee Of the town Of Preston met on Monday evening end discussed the school affaIrs Of the town. Appleton Main was chosen chairman of the committee and R. l r. Willet was elected secretary.
 It was also voted to open the school at Poquetanuck and at Brew
 ster's Neck on Wednesday morning
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
sians to Show Travel Ruutks.

Eight signs are to be prepared to be placed at various points in the city ito make the general lines of travel to the most important adjoining cities and towns. The police commissioners are having them prepared in accord ance with a suggestion made at the last common council meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

By a new rule for hotels and rest aurants, beginning October Fist, ba- con is also barred as a garniture and only one meat may be served to a patron at meal. Included in the definition of meat are beef, mutton, pork and poultry Not more than a half ounce of butter is to be served to one person at one meal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
Exhibits British Trench Knife.

On exhibition in the window et Frank J. Fagan's store is British trench knife which was sent to 4. Craig Taylor from enc Of the first 20,000 Canadians to go across Tie knife has one blade four inches long a can opener and siift digger.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
MoMAN's COMMITTEE HAS
 SuBSCRIPTieNs FOR S4po sS

The Wofnan's committee received on Monday A subscriptions for s25,55o, making s5Se subscriptions for ${02,- $50 iii all.
 Reports ti1aSe by several of rhe teams include the following: Teat1 No. S-Mrs. William Back Beftram Ralph, Mrs. Eiida 4. Worth Mrs C, A. Gager Jr, Miss Rena Bur dick. Miss F6ftia Branche, Mrs. Fred
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
New London Senatorial Noninatior
a4th District Chooses Kelsey.

The democratic convention of the 34th senatorial district at Old Say brook on Monday night named Horace E. Kelsey of Westbrook as candidate for state senator.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
Trolley Aeariha Postponed.

The continued hearing to have been held at Hartford on Monday before the public utilities commission over the protest by the towns of Norwich and Sprague over the raise in trolley fares was postponed for two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
Want Uncon5itionsI svfrendef

The people of Packerviile sent tele- grams to Senators Brandegee and Mo Lean and Con gressr11an Freeman in regard to the peace talk in which it was stated We demand unconditional surrender; no talk whatever with the 4hea$t "
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
MotorI.A,, TemststIsn

After a man has learned to run a motor car, he is tempted to put in the test of Als life studying the trafie reg alatons all over the country.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
Dr. eadle Taking Examinations.

Dr. Paul r. Gadle, who has been house physician at the William W Backus hospital, was in Newport, B. L, on Monday to take his medical ex- animation for a physician in the u. $. Navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
eanterburp Man Nominated.

A. Hale Bennett Of Canterbury was nominated for the state senate by the 18th district democratic convention at Willimantic on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
Knrts in Willow Plume.

There are more than 5000 knctH ip a average willow plume.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
panqsf.

what danger is there 1T you don't think of any lCThotea1,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
OntimiKtie Thnilhhf

Not all innovation is progress; bu, all progress is innovation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
 PROCLAMATION

T6 the loal citizens Of Norweh you upon 10 devotion country this Uncle Sam every blessed American dollar possibly your hetP needed. Make subscription but make it immediately
 Yours for Liberty and Victory
 J. DESMOND, Mayor.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
hrt,s poor Reward

It is remarkable how few men who follow guitar playing for living get tich.-Little Rock Gazette.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

Optimistic Thought. Men were at first upright; then came an efa Of insiheeffty.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
State Guards Postpons Drill.

The driil of Company K. State Guards which was to have been held tonight lTuesday), has again been postponed until next Tuesday night owing to the influenza. a
 New London Senatorial Nomination,
 William C. Fox was nominated by the 18th senatorial district democratic convention at New London on Monday to represent the democrats in that dis uict on the state ticket as senator. :.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
naiIv Thouoht,

There is a chastity of honor that teeis a stain like wound.--Barke.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
Hoist by tlis ooo, psA aprd

Some men would never rise In the world if their wivts didnt blow them up.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15
Worth While Quotation

Everyone is the seh Of his eWn SAsek. raAshAasaAzzh. J .-- ...s=-s.a-.-- -.s z5 aNe5sJ95tir' ,- -'''as-s,
 Hs-sEs szzaa.ss..s4s- .. Fssssfl.: {g.i-tsi {g.ti :
Norwich bulletin., 1918-10-15

IFS a mean automobiIist that will L1ah oyer 3 little child. unless he is in
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-17
CHAPTER XII.
A Surprise For Pearson.

CTEPHEN, the man of the family"
was the only member of the
household, servants excepted,
who slept soundly that night. Con-
scious of having done his duty in the
affair with Pearson and his guardian
and somewhat fatigued by the dis.
agreeable task of soothing his hyster-
zeal sister, be was slumbering peace
fully at the next morning when
awakened by series of raps on his
bedroom door.
"Ahl What? Well, what Is it?" he
demanded, testify opening his eyes.
Edwards, is that you? What the devil
do you mean by making such rowT
The voice which answered was not
the buffers, but Caroline's.
Steve! oh, Stever' she cried. "Do
get up and come outl Come. quick!
Something has happened"
''Happenedt What is it,"
II can't tell you here. Please dress
and come to me as quick as you can"
Stephen found his sister standing by
the library window, a letter in her
hand. She looked troubled and anx-
kous
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THE CAPTAIN REFUSES TO GIVE UP THE TRUST THAT HAS
CAUSED HIM so MUCH TROUBLE

synopssAtwood Graves New Dens
boro Cape Cod Captain Elisha Caught terrific
storm while the he Capn Warren by accident
with the latter his home The lawyer informs Cpn Warren
that his brother whom he had eighteen
him Of his children
and Stephen aged nineteen The tells Graves will
New York and look the situation before deciding whether he will
the The captains arrival New
ton his wards their arocac friends
makes friends with James Pearson then he conu with
Sylvester head of Graves firm The captain decided
brothers trust Sylvester pleased but Graves
dmay Pearson calls and surprised he
Warrens and their father Caroline
whose father hurt by The
Malcolm Dunn had caused the injury makes him
the sufferers until his death
difference he had with Rogers Warren because
latter shady transaction The captain
Caroline but the latter who with spending
the day with the Dunns fails dinner
young
father They upbraid both their uncle and Pearson.
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1it wasn't your fault" he said.
ty' I was so easy and fresh about tax.
in on my shoulders. It's there yet,
and I'll see you squared with Caroline
afore this wage is over If i've"
His friend frowned.
You needn't mind" he said. 81 pre-.
fer that you drop the whole miserable
business"
well, maybe. But, Jim, you've TAX
en- hold of these electric batteries that
doctors have sometimes? It's awful
easy to grab the handles Of one of
sSnose contraptions, but when you want
to drop 'em you can't. They don't
drop easy. took hold of the handles
Of Bites affairs, and though it might ba
pleasanter to drop 'em I cantor
won't"
'Then you're leaving your nephew
and niece doesn't mean that you've
given up the guardianship"
Captain Elisha's jaw set squarely.
II don't remember sayin' that it did,"
good nature returning, he added: "Wen,
Jim, there's just one thing more. Have
| disgraced you good deal bein'
around with you and chummin' I'm with
you the way have? That is, do you
think I've disgraced you? Are you
ashamed of me?'
II? Ashamed Of you? You're jok.
ingw
mo, I'm serious. Understand now,
I'm not apologizin'. My ways are my
ways, and think they're just as good
as the next fellcr's, whether he's from
South Denboro Orwell, Broad street.
I've got habit of thinkin' for myself
and actin for myself, and when I take
Off my hat it's to bigger man than
l am and not to more stylish hat.
But since I've lived here in New York
I've learned that, with whole LOT of
folks, hats themselves count more than
what's underneath 'em. I haven't
changed mine, and amt goin' to.
Now, with that plain and understood
do you want me to live here In the
same house with you? I amt fishin'
for compliments. l want an hoaest
answer"
He got it. Pearson looked him square
ly in the eye.
Il do" he said. II like you, and
don't care blank about your hat. Ia
that plain?"
Captain Elisha's reply was delivered
over the balusters in the hall.
Clip he called. Hi, Mrs. Hepton."
The landlady had been anxiously
waiting. She ran from the dining
room to the foot Of the stairs.
"Yes" she cried. "What is it,"
"It's bargain" said the captain
''Pm ready to engage passage"
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CHAPTER xl-Continued.

"Oh, oh. Steve" she cried and, turn
ing to her brother, sobbed Historically
On his shoulder. "Oh, Steve, what shall
we doT'
Stephen put his arm about her waist.
Its all right, sis he said soothingly.
Don't cry before him! / guess" with
d glance at his uncle, you've said
enough to make even him understand
at last"
Captain Elisha looked gravely at the
pair. II guess you have" he said
slowly. Il guess you have, Caroline.
Anyhow, can't think offhand of any
thing you've left out. I could explain
some things, but what's the use? And"
with sigh, "you may be right in a
way. Perhaps l shouldn't have come
here to live If you'd only told me
plain afore just how you felt I'd
maybe I'd-but there! / didn't know
i didn't know. You see, l thought
However, I guess that part Of
your troubles is over. But" he added
firmly, wherever l am or wherever
go you most understand that I'm your
guardian, just the same. / considered
a long spell afore I took the place, and
I never abandoned ship yet once
took command Of her. And I'll stick
to this one! Yes, sir. III stick to it in
spite Of the devil-or the Dunns, either.
TIL you and your brother are of age
I'm goin' to look out for you and your
interests and your money, and nothin'
nor nobody shall stop me. AS for fore
In my company on you, though, that
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-17

Wen enough. Seems like a decent
moorin's for an old salt water derelict
like me. The price is reasonable, and
I guess likely I'll take it. l guess
will"
"Why do you guess? By George,
hope you willw
"Do you? I'm much obliged.
didn't know but after last night, after
the scrape got you into. you might
feel-well, sort Of as IL you'd seen
enough of me-"
The young man smiled bitterly. "It
wasn't your fault" he said. "It was
mine entirely. I'm quite old enough
to decide matters for myself, and
should have decided as my reason and
not my inclinations told me. You
weren't to blame"
"Yes. I was. II you're old enough
I'm too old. cal'late. But did think
however, sthere's no use goin' over
that / don't want you to think that
I've hove overheard that Responsible.
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The captain gets hint that
there are more roeks ahead.
Read about this development
In the next installment.
(To BE CONTINUED,
AmerIcan Girls VINO MARRY Younn

IL
The census bureau finds that hun.
dreds Of American girls in every twelve
months are married at fifteen. Thou-
sands annually are married at sixteen.
Out of every 100 women in this coun,
try eleven have married before pass-
ing nineteen. In New England (ac-
cording to the census data) only one
woman in fifteen gets an acceptable
proposal before she is twenty. In the
south, the desirable man offers himself
to one out Of five or one out of sig
girls Of nineteen or under. 1t is.shown
by the census that young woman's
chance Of offers is decidedly better in
rural community than snywhsrs
else.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-17
Goina to DID for One.

In Alabama they tell of one "Doc''
Marsh, a queer old "yarb" doctor Of
decidedly limited education.
One day someone said to him. "See
here, doc, haven't you any diplomaY
swell, no." said the doctor, II amt
got none on hand just now, but I'm
goin' to dig some as soon as the
ground is right in the spring. "-Har-
per's Magazine.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-17
Coal Flows Like Water.

In great steel works at Pittsburgh
powdered coal flows like water through
1900 feet of four-inch pipe under a
pressure of 40 pounds to the square
inch, and flows so rapidly that four
tons have been put through 550-foot
line In five minutes.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-17

A mans best things are nearest to
him; lie close about his feet-Richard
Moncton Mines.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-17

There are 1870 colleges in China de-
voted to the study Of scientific agri-
culture.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-17

II your eyes smart or feel scalded, Ro-
man Eye Balsam applied upon going to bed
Ia just the thing to relieve them. Adv
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-08-17

what does press censor have to
do, anyway"
"Oh, just incense everybody"