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Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14

these people my hard luck story.
 T think I've seen you somewhere" 1 said to tie man. You look like MT. Santa Claus
 Indeed, and I am, and this is Mrs. Santa Claus
 When I had come into the room in such remarkable way Mrs. Claus was knitting a sweater for the Red Cross, while Santa was reading the Evening Press and smoking a Havana Mrs. Claus put away her knitting and asked me if l was hungry. I told her that l would like something to eat After she rang a bell a reindeer dress ed as a maid appeared. Mrs. Claus told her something and the deer left the room. I was ushered into the din- ing room and was served supper by deer. All the food was cold; cold chicken, eggs, soup, iced canteloupe and iced tea. peeped into the kitchen and saw a deer cook. It seemed that all of the servants were deer. After l had finished eating. I went into the sitting room and sat down near MT. Claus.
 Where are you from?' he asked me.
 From d little God-forsaken town, Colchester in Connecticut, of New London county, in the United States Colchester, Colchester. he unused Why, yes; know where that is That's the town Billy Moore and Sally Brooks live in. To be sure. to be sure.''
 Its the town Billy used to live in Billy's dead.
 "Is that so? Yes, remember them l Sally works hard ! We talked about different people o1 l the town. Mrs. Claus interrupting very 1 seldom to ask question. MT. Claus invited me into his workshop. This room was very large and was full o1 1 toys manufa ctured by numerous little | men.
 I could not go home that night noy l the next for Santa said l could not SC 1 home until Christmas Eve when hf would pass through the town or Col chester. Mrs. Claus, the loveliest little 1 old woman you have ever seen, gave me a beautiful little room which was all white and reminded me of a snow l covered room.
 stayed there till Christmas. ant i have never regretted that 1 wa: 1 thrown on the iceberg.
 EfI1L EN R. KLINGON. Colchester
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE.
 AWAkES.
A Nutting Party.

Just after the first frost my two friends. Margaret and Alice, and I went nutting. We carried with us a bag, beside the ample space afforded by our sweater pockets, in which to put our nuts. We went on our bicy- cles, taking a back road over by the Falls, and out on to the main road be- low Yantic. There we saw several chestnut trees. After scrambling around for a. while on the bank. at imminent risk of falling into the river below, We discovered three sicily look ing chestnuts. Beyond Yantic we found a walnut tree with several love- ly green walnuts lying around under meath it These were slowed away in our pockets, and we proceeded a little further, coming suddenly upon another chestnut tree at the bend of the road. After feeling around in the numerous empty chestnut burrs for nearly an hour and a.half, we were richer by six more chestnuts than when we started out. These we speedily disposed of.
 My cousin lived up at Franklin, 50 we went there and asked permission to pick apples in the orchard. She gave us about two dozen, perhaps mere, with some pears and grapes, in a large paper bag, and you can believe | when one hand was occupied with holding that immense bag. Every few minutes I had to stop and adjust 1t. Once my foot slipped and ov< the handlebars l went apples and all, head over heels into the dirt A quar ter Of 6 mile farther on the top Of the paper bag tore of, which made It lots harder to carry.
 As we hove into sight Of Yantic sta 1 ton the grapes which had sifted around between the apples and pears, ] became very much squashed and the l juice made the bag so wet that it 1 parted company with it's contents. said | contents scattering all over the road l We put some apples in our pockets 1 and the pears in the bag we had ! brought for the nuts. Alice held two l apples in one hand. Margaret took one l apple in her left hand, I took the bag i of pears, and we started off again. i Everything went all right until we i came to the bridge at Bean HiII There was G large drain hole covered up witt 1 leaves, just the other side of the 1 bridge, in the ditch, and Margartt rar | her bicycle into the hole, and prompt 1 ly demonstrated how one should not dive from a bicycle into a pile o1 leaves. It took Us some time 10 ge' the apples and the remains of Mar earet picked up and dusted of, but w 1 finally arrived home with four nut.
 apiece as a result of our nutting party
 ELOISE C. SMITH, Age II. l Norwich.
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gationaI church next Sunday. The c. E. society will use the topic for Nov 24th, Count your mercies.'' in place of that given for the 17th. An historical pageant in connection with the Ten Centenary celebration is being plan ner for the 24th.
 The Loomis property on South street nearly opposite the school house has been purchased by Former Chief of Police E F Richmond Of Williman- tic.
 Mrs John M. Palmer entertained the members of Ihe Ladies' Bible class on her 83rd birthday last week.
 Mrs. Ada Larrabee mas returned from a visit with Groton relatives.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
POETRY.
Waitina.

 T am a dog My dumb lips cannot frame the questions That long to know: Where has he gone? When will he come again, My master, that my heart loves so?'' did not know that weeks, and months, could be so long. stand beside the garden gate t&fy eyes fixed on the distant road, by which he went away) And watch--and wait. Sometimes I doze, and always do l hear his voice say, Good bye, old pal. Wen meet again some day" , Tf-en men, and flags, and drums, came marching through the night, And he for whom I'd give my life, passed with them, out of sight. And Is it far, that place where he has gone?
 That place where he is, and I may not be- Shall go seek him? Or wait here, beside the garden gate For that some day" he promised me
 Ann Bernard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
A chiId's Plea.

At dusk, little child. quite tired of play. Now Eneels to pray beside her downy bed; Her tiny hands she joins and bows her head Then lisps in accents low, Dear God, today You watched your child with loving care. I pray You keep me from ali harm this night, now shed Upon my soul a light that I may tread In ways from which good children never stray. [, teach me to love Mama dear, and Dad; And never pain or vex or make them sad. Please God, my soldier Dad, bring him home to re, As now he is across the deep blue sea Somewhere in France" he bids me from afar. To pray that you will end this cruel war"
 LEoNA BERGERoN. TaffvilIe
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
A Story of Three Tame Elephants.

4 park in Boston, M, ss.. called Franklin park. contains many wild and tame animals of many different parts Of the earth.
 Among these animals are three ele- plants whose names are Molly. Wad- dy ;ond Tony. Tony is a baby elephant. AeAy is his mother, and Waddy is his father.
 The children of Bostcn gave many pennies to help buy the elephants. They were introduced on 6 broad open field a great grandstand packed with c ildren to see their living prizes. They all wished to own a part Each claimed a p:ece, one little piece of Tony's ear or one owned piece of Waddy's tail. This mus. have been a very exciting day
 ORMONY HOLLOWAY, Age 13. Plainfield
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
The Interisr of an lesbsra.

Our ship had been wFseised while sailing of the eeast of Labrador. When 1t had eaiiided ~ith an iceberg the impact thssW HRs aR tas deck oR to an en0FzaRus iesbeFg. 1t appeared that wRs deeHnsa ts dia there, I eEspt along tae sliBRsEy saFsaes aa "Rd feHrs." attsmpsad ts stand but
 ny seet eeagat h 3 ereEies and l
 Everything vas daEiE, but ssea is beeafas light I ee4liA 6istiaguisA q furnished reeza wita twe seeaPaats, sa elderly RaA aaa Egmaa, aaasd win great nsies ga the Aeee ee the gittsag Feela. Faa wess.a4 dropped her knitting ts tAA Heef aaA the qaa{ ieehsd NH fsasa hi1 paper a~lsh sa eu%- Bsed iAe&,
 HHeg bot" AN eyas9 'wltA JsRg geoe eaasE. Raat sSIFG vsn heEe tait tlERe ee tAe yeafsS
 { a;aaT alsWgEs: sfA5iy EtaFea eekERH sW3 S$AsHRAf% A4 Selk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
The Four-lesved Glover.

 They tell a legend of a man Who roafned the wide world over, And spent his whole life trying To fr4d four-leaved clover For this once found would bring him
 peace
 AHd happiness forever, And so he roamed and sOught-in van, He found the treasure never. Till. coming home. g. tired old man. Discouraged and downhearted He threw himself upon the ground, But quick again up-started. For there, before his own house door, And spread the whole field over, Were growing fragrant punches of The long sought fourleaved clover. Dear heart there comes the truest joy To those who seek it never, And happiness, in duty's field, Rewards the doer ever
 -YoUth's Companion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Helen NJ. Rist, of Lisbon: Ireceived the prize book. The Blue Grass Semi nary Girls Christmas Holidays, for which I thank you very much.
 Jane Fellows, of Washington, D. C.: I received the last two thrift stamps you sent me with much pleasure. Thank you very much.
 Rose DriscolI, of Norwich-I thank you very much for the two thrift stamps you gave me as prizes. The first one filled my eighth book and the second started my ninth. I wish to thank you again for them as with your help I am helping Uncle Sam 10 win the war.
 Gladys Peckham, of Norwich-I am writing to thank you for the lovely book you sent me. It is very inter esting, and hope to win more.
 Katherine Taylor, of Norwich Town - thank you very much for the prize book you sent me entitled The High School Rivals. I have read it and found it very interesting.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department
rHE WINNERS oE PRlzEs.

1-EIoise c. Smith of Norwich-A Thrift stamp.
 2-HeIen R. Klinqon of Colchester Aeroplane Scouts in Italy.
 3-Sophie Gaska of Jewett City The Brighton Boys With the Flying Corps.
 4-Doris Main of Ledyard-Red Cross Girls Under the Stars and Stripes.
 5-Beatriee Abieman of Norwich Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House.
 6-Leons 5ergeron of Taftville- Miss Pat and Her Sisters.
 7-EIsie Freeman of Hanoyer-Mar- jorie Dean.
 S-Katherine Taylor of Norwich Town-The Big Five Motorcycle Boys.
 Winners of prizes living in the city may call at The Bulletin business of fee for them any hour after 10 a. m- Thursday,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY REMEDY FOR COLDS, GRIP, PNEUMONIA
 AND BODY. ]. BUILDING
Father Johns Medicine Builds New Strength During the Getting-WeAl Stage After Any Illness-Heals Throat and Lungs.
A Doctors Prescription. Free From Alcohol and Dangerous Drugs = 60 Years In Use. 6s

The getting-wen stage or grip IS 7crr1- --nu4se dangerous of all because the body, weakened by the grip, is wide open to attacks of other lurking disease germs. ....~-=.+x -
 That is why all the organs of the body must be kept in their best working order not only to drive out the poison left by the grip germ, but possible to avoid further attacks resulting from the poisons in the system, s&s
 As means toward good. health after the grip Father Johns Medicine builds up the body because it is all pure wholesome nourshment and free from opium, morphine chloroform or other poisonous drugs alcohol Father Iohn'ss Med. :. icine has had sixty years success for colds and throat troubles, coughs and sore throats, and as a tonic and body builder
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14

Chapman were in New London Sat,ir- day.
 Austin Rix and Howard Whiting of Camp Devens were callers on friends here before leaving for overseas, which they will do soon. s MT. and Mrs. James Ritchie of Mont vile were Sunday callers on MT. and Mrs Charles Powers.
 The children in the Twelfth district celebrated the news of the wars end by marching through the Hartford turnpike with American flags and singing patriotic songs. l J. E. Powers and daughter Florence attended the funeral of Mrs. George 1 Maynard, held at her residence in East Lyme Monday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
CHESTERFIELD

Miss Florence Powers has returned home after visiting Mrs. Cora Williams of Salem.
 Mrs. Charles Crowley of New Jersey is visiting local relatives.
 The dance given in the Eureka So- cial club Thursday evening was well attended. Ashley's orchestra furnish ed music and George Chappell prompted. -5r..
 Mrs. John Kaplan has returned home after visiting New York relatives.
 Misses Florence Powers and Mabel
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
Thoughts Frorn Dora.

Dear Uncle Jed have three breth- CTS and three sisters, My youngest brother, net quite seven months old, has just begun to creep. lie is laugh ing nearly all the time.
 My next youngest brother began go- ing to school in September. Be is chock-fuH of mischief from his head to his toes. He likes to go 70 scheet and to sing. too.
 My youngest sister, Lillian, has light euriy hair, and big blue eyes.
 We go about half rRfls: te school in a little red seheoihause. We all go except my eldest sister and yuungest brother.
 Cur. teaehsr.z aarae Is Mrs. Avery There are fourteen scholars ia seheoi.
 We work for the Red Crnss every Friday afternoon, We are saving all the tfnfoH. postage stamps and nHs- shells that we can find.
 I had four o'clock p4nIS, wsroeaag esseEs, johnny -5urRp-ups, and dsahle px-eYe daisies an my fewer garden this sumnaer. raised some %egeta- baes. tea.
 BORA saGTS. Age IA.
 {Aedyard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
SOUTH CRISWOlD

Henry A. Guile of Norwich and Al bert G. Green of this. snlase enjoyed d hunting trip in North s4orington on Saturday. --,.-ane-r-.e-s'-
 Oliver M Young has resumed work at the Marlin Rockwell Corporal tion plant Norwich.
 The Ladies Aid society will be en- tertainea by it's .rresident,. Mrs Wal yer G. Burdick "wednesday.
 I. O. Burdiek is hailinS wood from North Stonington to tle~s village.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
Rules for Young Writers.

1. Write plainly on one side of the paper only, and number the pages.
 2. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
 8. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 50 words.
 ( Original stories or letters only win be used.
 5. Write your name, age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
Our Pressed Fiowsra.

One day in school our teacher ask c5 us if we wouldn't like to make collection of wild flowers and press them.
 Of course, We all wanted to. We gathered all the wild flowers we could
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE

TO WHOM If MAY CONCERN At 3, regular meeting of the Court of Common Council of the City of Nor wien, held in the Council Chamber Monday evening. Nov. 4th. A. D. 1918 the following Tas presented as an or dinance for the City Of Norwich. Norwich, Conn. Nov. 11th, 1913. AttestI.
 JERBAfTAT7 4. DESMOND, City Clerk and Clerk of the Court Of
 Common Council of the City of
 Nerwlsh.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14

FAs see#e aad fnFsgcins is true sspE of reesrG. Attsss;
 JMRMMfAH A. DBHMGND, 6i4y gieEE aRa Clerk ef the Court c1 gammen Council oz the City os
 ElsA. MDViIA '
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-14

Be it ordained by t4,a Court of Com mon Council of fife City of Norwich:
 SeesieR l, No person shall sell or give to another. or put tn the posses ssan of another for use. any garment, which has been exposed to the con- tasian of any e6Rmunieazle disease, untn the same shall have hsen diEtn- footed ta the satisfaction of the City Health OfHeeFs
 sectien a Any person violating any pre viaieR of Section shall bs lined net more than eRe huBdred dollaTN.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-22
Few Changes Today
In Wall Street Prices

New York, Aug. s2Tbe New York
Evening Sun financially comments as
follows:
Wall Street wa inclined 10 be more
or less mildly agitated over the dissus
sion which has arisen on the subject Of
stock market loans and the money out
look 10 general and this induced mo-
mentary wave of selling. shortly after
the opening aud depressed securities
prices fraction 10 a point or 80. The
recovery WIS substantiatcd, however,
and net changes were uncomfortable.
American Hide aud Leather Preferred
was again a feature OF strength, cross
ing ~ 10 new high level Steel gam
ed fraefioually, dropped nearly a point
aud then regained good part Of us
loss. This was typical ~ most Of the
list Rails we're largely neglected and
changes were slight
Liberty loan az agaia advanced %
a new top prize al iO2.50, representing
d gaiE II an even points this week
HeavinesS was central in the late
trading. Steel again reeeded below III
and Marine preferred went below l0i
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-22
New Beef Cattle
Record All Portland

Portland, Or, aug. 22.--The live stock
market at North Portland has made a
new record aud beef cattle are selling
higher than ever before al this time Of
the year. While the run Is comparatively
Light the quality is good and prices
have advanced rs cents over previous
quotations. The receipts today are 400
head, Monday l4gc. The demand is
strong at following quotations. Prime
steers $3.50 1880; good to choice
steers Sll "; medium 10 good steers
s975 II; fair 10 medium steeTs ss.75
9.7J; common to fair steers 1915 SIS,
choice cows and heifers ss.25 9.2j; me
dium to good COWS and heifcrs s5.25
L75; fair TO medium COWS and heifers
sJ.25 6.25; Gamers 50 5; bulls IS Z;
calves ~ i2; stoekers and feeders s6 3.
The receipts Of hogs today is 900 head
for the most part choice well finished
hogs. Trading is brisk and prices are
we'll finished hogs. Quotations are
Prime mixed $3.50 %; medium mixed
sl9 1880; rough heavies si750 1850;
pigs sl6-T5 Is; bulk 1926 1850.
Tie recsipis Of sheep today Is $50
head yesterday 1890. The market il
well sustained for al classes at follow
ing quotations. Prime lambs sl4 Is;
fair to medium lambs sIl.5e l5; year
hngs 90 IL75; wethsrs 90 1850; r-es
81 3.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-22
Prepare Armcry For
Billy Sunday---No Charge
And No Collection

AS Billy Sunday the famous evange-
list is recovering from an operation, il
is probable no special effort win be
made to entertain him during tie "a
hours he is in the city. The governor
will meet him upon his arrival in the
city Saturday afternoon and conduct
Billy and his family to the Marion no.
tel. The address to be made at the ar
mory Sunday afternoon at o'clock is
under the auspices of the Marion Com.
tv Council Of Defense in behalf of the
national war service fund of the Saliva.
ton army. No children or youngsters
are wanted or will be- admitted to the
armory as the address is for adults only.
There will be no admission charge nor
viii collection be taken. Every scat
in the armory will be free. Mayor Wal.
ter Keyes viii preside and there will be
singing by the Apollo male chorus. To-
day carpenters are working ON the plat.
form to be six feet from the floor and
about six by twelve feet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-22

thai part Of the business section Of tho
city west Of High street including Court
and State streets.
], II. Scott and the workers selected
by him win work south af State street
from Liberty to Trade, thence 10 ntgh
and then all that part Of the city south
east Of State street. Theodore Roth aud
licutcnants he may select will call on
the business men in that part OF tho
city soath Of State street running from
Liberty TO Trade, thence TO High and
all that section west Of High street.
Vim. Gahlsdorf viii take Court and
state streets cast Of High TO the city
limits and also that part Of the city
east of Fourteenth street 10 the city linn
Its.
A meeting win he called OF the work.
ers 70 more definitely lay out plans In
orier that all may be out at D o'clvsk
Monday morning. As but three hours Of
each Of the two mornings win be requir-
cd, II is thought the captains will ho
ahle to secure good workers.
Memberships viii be asked for ono
scar with the understanding that tho
membership continues automatically un-
less the club Is notified within 30 days
Of the beginning of the second year AS
the government Is now using the Com
mcreial club for its activities In sa-
lem aud county and as II is universally
agreed that club is necessary, II IL
thought that the committees will meet
with a favorable reception Monday morn
ing from the business and professional
interests Of the city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-22

THE rev StHdebaker six, owned BY Mr..
H Gordon Mccall Of silverton, and
which was stolen from in froHt Of the
Gray Belle, about 10 p. m. Tuesday,
was recovered about ? q. m. Wednes-
dav by Officers MaYiels and Wright.
The officers, being informed by Mr.
Mccall that his ear was insured by
BaFgharat 4 Roland, Of this city, at
once notified Mr. Barghardt Of the
loss. then securing machine at their
own expense. proceeded 70 search for
the stolen machine, with the hope, of
not only restoring Il 70 the owner.
but 10 get the reward guaranteed by
The IHsuFanea Co. After three hours ran
the stolen ear was found in a dark
seeladed spot On n. High street. Tie
Officers had the pleasure u Feturnir 2
the stolen ear TO the owner, but the
insurance agents refused 70 pay any
reward Wright and NarisIs, polise-
nea- e2Z
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-22
START DRIVE monday
TO secure MEMBERS
COMMERCIAL CLUB
Captains Select Teams For
Work; viii Put In Three
Hours Each Morning.

An active campaign to secure Nom.
bers for the Salem Commercial club, to
begin next Monday morning, was docid.
ed on last evening at meeting Of the
campaign committee held at the club
rooms. The campaign is to cover only
the mornings of Monday and Tuesday
as Il is thought that BY quick work, the
necessary members can be secured and
the territory covered by working from
Q until II O. clock each morning
The city was divided into five dis.
tricts and each Of the committee assign
ed 10 separate section. w. II. Haml'
ton and his assistants will canvass that
part Of the city north Of Court street
and east to Fourteenth. U. q. shipley
and his lieutenants have been assigned
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-22
CONGRESS TAKES UP
MANPOWER MEASURE
Younger Men WiA Be Subject
To Draft Within Year
Anyhow.
By L c. Martin

(United Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, Aug. ss.-A race was en-
today between the senate and house to
see who could pass the great man pow
er bill first. Both houses took up the
measure shartly after converting. The
house agreed that general debate shall
end At five P. m. today. After that dis
cussion viii be under the five minute
rule. This agreement makes practical.
ty certain the bill will not pass the
house today but il may be completed
tomorrow.
Senator Chamberlain, presenting the
measure in the senate, explained the
need for broadening the draft ages
from rs % 45. Indications are that the
senate win not pass the bill before
Saturday and perhaps net then.
Representative KahN California,
ranking republican member of the mill
tary committee speaking against Me.
Kenzie amendment, declared that "the
only way Germany can be whipped is
by America going into this thing with
her whole strength "
"I stand ON what General March
said. This is no time for sentiment but
for aeualities. he asserted.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-22
SAVED HER SON.

San Francisco, Aug. 90. Because she
sought to save her son from iHiury
at the hands Of her husband, Mrs. Mary
seelos is in hospital today with q
bullet wound Ia her shoulder and John
Seelos, aged CO. Is in jail
Seelos quarfeled with his son Frank,
aged 20. He drew revolver. Mrs
seelos lcapcd between the quarreliug
men. Three shots were fired. One bul.
let struck her shoulder. Her son was
uninjured.
Mrs seelos refused 10 tell the police
the cause Of the quarrel.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-08-22

GOVERNMENT WILL hold civil serv-
ice examinations in Salem in August.
10000 women clerks to be appointed
at Washington. Experience unneees-
sary. Woven desiring government
cleTkships write for free particulars
to r. Z. Terry, former civil service
examiner), 3l5 Columbian building,
Washington. s-23