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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
C(ErIC(JRA HEALS ITCHING

"When got up one morning my face felt terribly itchy so started to scratch, and the next morning my face was covered with pimples. The pirn- pies were hard and large, and dwerevery sore and red. They itched and burned so that 1 could not sleep at all. My face was altogether disfgured and the pimples lasted three months.
 "f tried everything I could think of and the eruption was so bad I had to stay at home from work. A friend told me to write for free sample of Caiti- cura Soap and Ointment. did, and my face started to improve. Ibought more, and used two boxes of Cuti- cura Ointment and four cakes of Cuti- cura Soapwhen Twas healed" (Signed) Samuel Rollins, 16s Lippitt St., Prov- idence, R. l., June IS, 1917.
 Why not use these fragrant. super creamy emollients for everyday toilet and nursery purposes, and prevent these distressing skin troublesl
 Sample Each Free by Mail. Address post. card: "Cnticura. Dept. R. Boston," Sold everywhere Soap 25c. Ointment 5 and s0c.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
WEDDING.
sperry--Ross.

Saturday evening at St. James, church, Westville, at o'clock, Miss Margaret Lillian Ross, daughter of MT. and Mrs. C. ". Ross of Forest street. and Ensign Sereno Clark Sper- ry, IT,. son of Mr. and Mrs. g. (. Sperry of Fountain street, were mar ried by Rev. J. Frederick Sexton. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father. had for her only attendant Miss Mary Alice Pratt of Brooklyn, formerly of New Haven. Ensign Sper- ry hsd for his best man Ensign How ard of California, who is at present stationed at New London with the groom. The ushcrs were Renaora Ross. brother of the bride, Paul Sper- " and Armstrong Sperry, brothers of the groom. and Lawrence Ertz of New York. Over three hundred invitations were issued and reception followed at the home of the groom's parents after which the young folks danced The reception was changed from the
 brides home to the g..horn's on ac- count of the sudden illness of the brides mother, from which she had recovered Sunday evening
 MT. Sperry spent sosne time in Nor wich when at the plant of the United States Finishing company, and has a | number of friends in local society.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE Mary Piekford in Stella Maris.

Late arrivals at the Davis theatre on Monday evening found standing room only for the theatre was packed. as it always is when Mary Pickford appears on the screen. Mary appeared in the title role of Stella Maris. film version of the celebrated novel by William J. Locke. She also carried the part of Unity. an uncouth ci1arac- ter introduced as an inmate of an or phanage. The story as told in pie ture is one of the prettiest and one of the most dramatic of the Mary Pickford films.
 The Regenerates, featuring Alma Reubens and Walt whitman, was the other feature picture on the program. It was story of New York society life.
 The current events film proved one of the big attractions of the evening.
 Complying with the fuel admins trator's orders the theatre will be closed this afternoon and evening but the programme was to be repeated on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
APPEALS TO KNiTTERs.
Women Are Asked to Make WooIen Garments fer Soldiers and Sailors Only.


 Women who knit wooien sweaters for themselves and their civilian friends are rohbing the soldiers and sailors of wool which they need in the trenches and on the wind-swept seas, according to an announcement made by the cou- mittee on womam's activities of the Connecticut state council of defense At the request of the American Red Cross, the committee has sent Mtter. to sub committees throughout the state urging that steps be taken to stop this waste of wool and prevent a wool shortage
 The letter explains that many worn- en, after knitting an article or two for the Red Cross or soldier relative, knit sweaters, nuEie%i and similar articles for themselves or for friends other than soldiers ard sailors. Each knitteF who does this is helping to exhaust the existing supply of wool and the amount available for military clothing. Women who wish to knit sweaters and similar garments for | themselves are told in the letter that I they can knit them of silk, cotton or some other wool substitute without depriring the soldiers. The suggestion in regard to conserving the wool sup ] ply apply also to other knitted gar ments made of wool, and the public is urged to substitute cotton, silk, cordu- roy of some other material for woo 1 wherever possible.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
SIX NIGHTS A
 WEEK NOW LIcHTLEss
New Order Relating to Electric Signs
 Received Here,


 The following notice has been re- ceived by Supt. s. J. Kehoe of the Norwich Gas 6 Electric Co. from Fuel Administration T. ". Russeii:
 In visw of the critical coal shortage in the state of Connecticut and of the necessity for conserving fuel for the absolutely necessary requirements of the public utility companies of Con- necticut, it is
 Hereby ordered, that the order amending an order relating to the use signs, etc, issued by H. A. Garfield, United States fuel administrator. on Dec 14, decreeing se-called light less" nights on Thursday and Sunday nights, be extended 50 as to apply in the state of Connecticut to every night in the week except Saturday. until further notice
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
 FOR THE KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched with much interest the re- markabie record maintained by pr. Kilmer's Swamp-Reot, the great ks4- ney, liver and bladder medicine.
 It is physicians prescription. |.
 Swamp Root is strengthening medicine. It helps the kidneys, liver and bladder do the work nature in- tended they should do.
 Swamp Root has stood the test of years. It is sold by all druggists on its merit and it should help you. No other kidney medicine has so many friends.
 Be sure to get Swamp Root and start treatment at once.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten centA to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghanton, N. Y- for sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention the Norwich Daily Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
MORE COAL ARRIVES
 FOR SHORE LINE.
Reduced Schedules Will Be Maintained
 for the Present.

After an enforced shutdown because of the lack of coal at the Saybrook power station, the Saybrook division of the Shore Line Electric company will resume service today fTuesday).
 The arrival of several days supply of coal Monday has greatly relieved the situation over the entire system. However, the reduced schedules will be maintained for the present If coal shipments continue to be received on a fairly large scale, the company will soon be able to run full schedule or all divisions
 On Monday it is estimated that a. least three days supply arrived and if is. hoped that before this is exhausted the barge that is on the way will arr rive at New London,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
N. F. A. NOTES.
Academy Closed All This Week Tn Compliance With Fuel Administra- tors Request.

To comply with the state fuel reg ulator's request that the schools be closed for the present week the Aca- denny will be closed. The week lost will be made up probably either by shortening the Easter vacation or by adding one week at the end of the spring term. Low fires will be kept in the buildings to keep the pipes from freezing.
 On Monday afternoon there was rehearsal for the boys prize speaking contest in the Academy building. The contest will be held next Friday eve ming in the Town Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
PLAlNFiELD RECTOR SPEAKER
 AT NEW HAVEN
Rev. w. A. keefe Addressed K. of C.
 Campaign Meeting.

Rev William A. Keefe of Plafnfleld was one of the speakers at a monster public meeting. held in Woolsey hall, New Haven, Sunday evening to sig nalize the opening of Knights of Co., lHmbus campaign for war funds which is to take place this week. Judge James H. Webb of the superior court opened the meeting. Mayor Fitzgerald presided and other speakers were Judge Jerry B. Sullivan of New York and Lieut.. E. M. Roberts; young British hier. In an account of the meeting, the New Haven Journal Courier of Monday said:
 The audience applauded for several minutes when the Rev. William A. Keefe of Plainfield. in wonderful out burst of oratory, visualized victory and the soldiers of the United States going over the top and across the Rhine to plant the stars and stripes on the fagstaffs Of Berlin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
EXTENSION SCHOOL TO
 OPEN THIS MORNING
pairyins and Farm Crops Will Be Dis-
 cussed by Prominent Speakers.

The Norwich Town extension school opens this tTuesdayl morning at the little red schooihouse. Norwich Town Green, and large attendance is an- ticipated
 The programme for today will be as follows: 10 a. m.. The Care of the Cows Udder and Yeats. Karl B. Mus ser; Il a. n., What Crops Should the p. m, How a Connecticut Dairyman With Fifteen Cows Increased His h. come s4e0, MT. Mussel; p n.. Better Hay for the Dairy War Ration. MT. Soutitwick; 3 p. m. White Diarrhoea in Poultry, Roy E. Jones'
 The school will continue Wednes- day, Thursday and Friday with a nev 4urDgramme each day .-.-.z-....
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12

although he was ordained to the min istry over thirty years ago. His last pastorate was the U. A. M. E. church on Levina street in Providence. He was united in marriage with Lydia NJ. Brown of Edgarstown. Mass, over a quarter of a century ago. Mrs. Greene died in 1905. He came to Norwich eight years ago and has made his home with his daughter, Lucy T. Brown. He is survived by two daugh- ters, Mrs. Angie E. Smith of Newark, N. J.. and Mrs. Mathew Nj. Brown of this city; three sons, Lewis A., How ard E. and Edwin B. Greene, all of Providence, and two granddanghters, Mabel V. Brown of this city and Made lIne E. Greene of Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
OBITUARY
Rev. Lewis A. Greene.

Rev. Lewis A. Greene.
 Rev. Lewis Allen Greene died at the home of his son-in-law, Mathew M. Brown, at 1o4 School street, Monday afternoon, at 3 o'clock after long illness. He was born in Warwick, R. l.. S5 years ago. the son of Lewis A. and Angelina E. Greene. He spent hts early youth On a farm and en- listed in the U. s. navy when a young man. He was stone cutter by trade
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
Should Notify Exemption Board

All registrants who have been granted deferred classification by the local exemption board on industrial grounds should upon their discharge from their employment notify the To- cal board. Many plants are doing this when an employe of draft age is dis charged but it is up to the registrant to notify them also. When a man is discharged from an industrial plont and notifies the board he is put in the class where he belongs,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
Subscription Dance.

Monday evening a subscription dance was given. in Grange Hall by Thomas Shahan and Berthoid Co., meau. Dancing was enjoyed from 8 until n. The music was furnished by Bishops orchestra. Refreshments, consisting of orangeade, cookies and cakes were served. There were about twenty couples present.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
In the City Court.

At the session of the city court on Monday eight men were before the judge for intoxication. Seven of the men paid their fines but the eighth was financially embarrassed and went to jail. A small boy charged with being truant from school was given sound advice and put on probation.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
New London Appropriations Unani. r1cusly Voted.

The special city meeting called in Ned London for the purpose Of asking for wto appropriations, one of $So ,000 for ferry purposes and one of $2,000 for the war bureau, was held at 10 clock Monday forenoon and was at tended by about 90 citizens Mayor Ernest E. Rogers presided and City Clerk Harry H. Adams read the call for the meeting. Both appropriations were unanimously voted.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
Dance at Pulaski Hall.

A largely attended dance was given at Pulaski hall Monday evening by Picitett's orchestra of Wiiifmantic, There were nearly 200 couples present and they enjoyed a programnie of hf- teen numbers. Music was furnished by an orchestra of eight pieces under the direction of. Prof. .EfEkett- "A
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
THE CHELSEA SAVINGS BANK

Norwich, Conn, Feb. 4, 1918. The Board of Directors of this Bank have this day declared dividend for )he current six months at the rate of four per cent. per annum, payable on Ind after the 18th of March.
 FRANK HEMPSTEAD, , feb12TuThS Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
PERSONALS

Mrs. Lucia T. Gager of Stonington has been spending a few days in Nor wieh.
 Capt Charles T. Potter of Norwich is to speak Thursday evening at the meeting of the B. P. Learned Mission, New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
C. V. Trains psiayed,

Owing to the large amount of snow along the Central Vermont railroad in Massachusetts and Vermont the trains have been greatly delayed. The train men say that this winter is the worst in several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
RAILWAY STRIKE IN
 ARGENTINE IS FAILING
Through Refusal of Italians and
 Britons to Quit Work.

Buenos Aires, Feb. 1.-The rati- way strike apparently is failing through the refusal Of Italians and Britons to quit work. These men have declared to leave their jobs, not withstanding the threats of Spanish agitators to destroy property.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that. my wife. Melvina Belval, having left my bed and board. shall not be responsible for any bills contracted by her after this date.
 Dated at Baltic, Conn.,, this 11th day of February 1918.
 feb12d AUGUST BELvAIA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12

Only 53.26 per cent. of the electors voted at the recent state elections in Victoria: 5s.s2 per cent. of the women and 5s.fs per cent. of the men vpt- ed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Rollin c. Jones of Broad street is the guest of Mrs. Frederick J. Hough in ColIinsville.
 Miss Elizabeth Chase, a student at Columbia university, has been at her home on Otis street for several days.
 Charles H. Palmer of Milwaukee, was the guest for a brief time last week of Gen. and Mrs. William A. Aiken.
 Miss Marion L. Bishop entertained a few friends informally at knitting bee Saturday afternoon at her home on Broadway.
 Ensign Robert Briggs of the naval reserve has been the guest for sev- eral days of MT. and Mrs. Luctus Briggs, of Broadway. Ensign Traver Frisco, U. s. N., who has been at his home on Broad street has received orders for sea duty, is leaving today (Tuesday>. Prof. Henry Eldredge Bourne, N. F. A. '79, of Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio. a former teacher at the Free Academy, was recent guest ] of MT. and Mrs. Wallace S Allis. of Broadway. Miss Anna L. Ely, who left in De- cember to visit relatives in Newport, R. l., and for a stay with her brother. 1 William G. Ely and his family, in
 Schenectady, N. Y, returned to her | home on Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
Grange to Hold Valentine Social.

Grange to Hold Valentine Social.
 At the regular meeting of Norwich Grange, No. P. of H.. which is to be held on Wednesday evening valen- tine social will be enjoyed. Each member of the grange is expected to bring valentine and an enjoyable evening is expected
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
Don't
 Suffer From Piles
Send For Free Trial Treatment,

No matter how long or how bad -g go to your druggist today and get 8 50 cent box of Pyramid Pile Treatment. 1t
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12
WHAT'S BEHIND THE
 LOAF?

Behind every loaf of our bread is (f) INTELLIGENCE, @ SYSTEM, (s) HONESTY, (4} SKILL, (s) PuR- ITY, (6) CLEANLINESS, O CARE, (s) REPUTATION, (s) EXPERT. iENcE, and (1o) constant sffert e keep up to the STANDARD OF FIX. CELLENCE.
 These. TEN THINGS back up every leaf of our bread that is sold.
 ANDREWS BAKERY
 SUMMIT STREET
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12

This weeks mid week service of Park church is to be. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace s. AIlis, Ses Broadway.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12

Supt- F. A. yefplanclz. Norwich Free Academy 's4. has the assigning of the four minute speakers at South Man. chester.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12

Ensign Traver Frisco, U. S N., who has been at his home on Broad street has received orders for sea duty, is leaving today (Tuesday>.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-12

Members of the Monday Afternoon Sewing club of the Catholic Woman's club worked at the Red Cross room, Monday afternoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-17
MACHINE At CAMP
LEWIS CRINDS SICK MEN
INTO WELL ONES IN HURRY

tina, they may spend tho day In the
barracks and not at drill
Once In . while We ret q faker."
said . r~ximontsl mcsiico the other
day. Sometimes the hookwcrrn
bitc~ . man and he gets larry and
wants 10 loaf. Tho stunts they pull
to avoid work are isuEhshl~. Ono
man put RID pepper under his
tongue To boost his temperature.
Tho resulting burn sent him 10 the
hospital for sure.
Occasionally "A man fakes an In.
Jury or makes n small hurt worse.
but these cases are very rare. and
for the most part the men who re-
spond 90 sick call arc really ailinE"
For the accident cases there is an.
other method OF rendering relief.
Suppose a man be hurt on the driil
field. Another soldier PUSHES TO a
telephone. and within n few minutes
a base hospital motor ambulance Is
rushed TO the scene OF the accident.
First Aid Given
In tho meantime first aid has been
given. II the man IL 40 ~ that to
move him TO the base hospital
would endanger his life. he IL taken
to the nearest rcgimental infirmary.
Each rcgimental hospital has
eight physicians and about so enlist.
Cd men on duty. There are also
dentists kept busy all OF the time
caring for the teeth OF the men I'm
tho companies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-17
corrc,ponaenf

Staff Correspondent
CAMP LEWIS. Tacoma. Jan. II.
"A sick soldier isn't a good soldier.
In tho opinion OF Uncic Sam. 10
when a fighter turns up At ssck call
In tho morning. IL amounts to his
pouring himself Into the hopper OF
the health machine Of tho army.
When tn. burier blows at a. IN.
the lame and the halt report TO their
top rerEeants and a non.cornniv.
stoned officer takes them TO tho reg.
mental infirmary. where skilled
physicians give them the once
over"
Ono man has a sore tooth. The
dental chair for him. Another has
n wnrt. Sergeant. the nitrate OF
silver and wen take the dunm.d
thing off. Next" Private Smith
has pains In HIS 'tummy.- and 10
on down tho line.
Tho minor hurts and ailments are
attended to Mt the inflrmary. The
men who arc really IN are cared for
temporarily at the lnfirrnary and
then taken To the base hospital In
ambulances that make regular calls
at all infirmaries during the day and
night.
Get Good Carr
At the base hospital the finest OF
care In given the soldier and he
doesn't leave until he is well.
Sometimes men slightly III ar.
confined to quarters and this means
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-17
C0mST0CK AND Faulkner TO
FACE FEDERAL GRAND JURY

lack OF subStantia,ing testimony.
were denied BY Commissioner Nc
Cleiland.
Nine witnesses testified. r. d
Young. Queen Anne grocer. who -
Gently moved next door to Faux.
ner. refutcd comstocks statement
that he had never called on Fauik.
ner. He said he saw coms,ock 50
to Fauikncr's house shortly before
or after Thanksgiving day.
A special agent OF the department
OF justice testified that Faulkner.
after his arrest. teicphoned police
headquarters and asked for Com
stock. This Is o. X. h. said
Faulkner. and hung up. according
TO the federal agent
Other witnesses wer- n. r. BaIiiv
druggist: Tom HeadinRton and w
A. Booth. transfer men: w. r Neck.
stroth. Northern Pacific assistant
freight agent: J. W. Allen. Northern
Pacific freight agent: r. r. Elmore
and Deputy Sheriff Won Gerste.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-17

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Indicate body literally rocking
with catarrh. causing rimples.
biotchcs and other sktn cruptiona,
The blood. swarming with millions
of catarrh germs. entails upon the
kidneys n labor that may break
them down; the lungs and bron-
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tarrh, can lead TO nnemia and the
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-17

themselves for all kinds of ills. when
the real and true cause underlying
their condition Is simply a lack OF
sufficient iron in the red blood cor
puscies to enable nature to trans
form the food they eat into Drawn.
muscle. tissue and brain. But be-
ware OF the old forms OF metallic
iron. which frequently do more harm
than good.
notwithstanding all that has
been said and written on this sub
iect by well-known physicians.
thousands OF people still insist on
dosing themselves with metallic
iron. simply. | suppose. because "
costs few cents less. | strongly
advise readers in all cases to get
physicians prescription for organic
iron-NuNsted lron--or II you don't
want to go to this trouble. then pur-
chase only Nuxatec Iron in its or
iginal packages and see that this
particular name (NuNated lron) APP
pears on the package. ff you have
taken preparations such as Nux and
Iron and other similar Iron products
and failed to get results. remember
that such products are an entirely
different thing from Nuxated Iron"
NOTE-NuSatcd Iron, which II pre-
scrihed and recommended above hv ply
sicians In such great variety of cases. 10
not q patent medicine nor secret remedy,
but one Wnlch Is wei known TO uruE-
gists. and whose iron constituents are
widely prescribed by eminent physicians
both In Europe and America. Unlike the
older inorganic iron products. II Is easily
assimllated. does not iniure the teeth.
make them black. nor upset the stomach:
on the contrary. Il Is most potent REM
edy In nearly all forms OF Indigestion. a.
well as for nervous, rundown conditions.
The manufacturers have such great COM
fidenee in Nuxated iron that they offer
to forfeit 500 TO any charitable institute
ton II they cannot take any man or
woman under 60 who lacks iron and n
crease their strength 100 per cent or ovUr.
In four weeks time. provided thcy have
no serious organic trouble. They also
offer 70 refund your money II II does rot
at least double your strength and co..
durancs In 10 days time. 1t IL dispensodA
In this city by Owl Drug Co.. Bartoil
DRUG Co. swift's Pharmacy and IL osea
druggisth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-01-17
FOOD DEALERS AGREE
TO CUT OFF CREDITS

One delivery daily. 30-day credit.
and the boosting Of sales OF necessi.
ties rather than luxuries-this IL the
program presented to Seattle food
dealers Thursday. and accepted by Is
of the city's largest stores. Accord
ing to the economy board Of the state
council of defense. this plan will be
placed in operation Monday. Janu.
airy 81. The food shops viii confIne
their business hours TO opening at 0
a. m. and closing at 6 p. m. IL Is an
nounced