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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS What Eastern Connecticut Boys Are Doing In Various Branches of the Service 'i-
What a Volunteer Soldier Thinks of
 Drafted Men.

The following letter received by Mir. and Mrs. A. A. Robinson from their son, Winton, January S0th: Some Where in France, January 4. 1918. Dear Folks: I am going to start this tonight, do not know how long I will keep at it.
 Now want to ten you one thing, if you want to keep the good will of me, stop sending clippings about the draft army and the -dupes" that have got their commissions. Let them come over here and earn them the way real men do. If the people knew how the men here in France feel about the draft army there would not be so much in the papers. They fit with the men over here like you would in bees rest.
 Some of the boys here get Boston papers and all you can see is about our Dear Boys at Aver. Now let them think of the men that are doing the real work. I do not mean the l 104th Regiment alone, but the regular army that has already seen the real thing. It is not often you hear one complain about anything, but when they go putting the soft soap over the ones that are too tired to go with out being drafted I am going to tell you about it. I see by one of the papers that they had to put on their coats to eat dinner, because it was cool. Also they had frost on the windows; what would thee do if they | had to wear overcoatS to eat in, and
 also to sleep in heavy mar ching order
 to keep warm. If they had 10 do that
 they wouSl have something to kick
 about. Now that is enough of that
 kind of stuff this time. Your letters
 come in punches; keep them cor1'ry The more the merrier The ones mi H.
 ed December Eth and 18th and the cards came at the same time. 0ltl packages are still coming. must lave four more. on the way. Your box o1 cigars came New Years night and be- lieve me, Ben Hannis knows what like. Tell him his cigars have got 2 good name in the Machine Gun Com. pany of the 104th Regiment l wen
 to thank you for them.
 Tonigst went up to French fam fly that have small kid about Rob
 inson's age. He lost his father in th'
 war. do not see how they bring III
 kids here for there is no one for hin
 to play with. I have been there lot and have not seen any play things He is great kid. happy and smart l q
 language I have great time witt
 him.
 Things are going about the sam , here with us. All are well and hap py. The nights are cool, but warns up in good shape in the middl of the day. Some snow on tn
 ground.
 To not worry about me for I ar f well and have big feeling that ar ' coming home and want you to look a f you did when I left home. It is onl g a few days over year since I wen = to work in Springfield. I think by tn n time the censor gets over this it wi e be time for him to go to bed. It g time for me, anyway.
 s PRIVATE W. A. ROBINSON, 104th U. S. Infantry O American Expiditionary Forces.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31
DAVIS THEATRE.
Three Big Keith Vaudeville. Acts and Norma Talnadge in "The Secret of the Storm Country" Six Part Fea- turs Picture.

There will be a complete change of programme at this theatre today and the bill for the last half of this week consists of three big time Keith vaudeville acts and selected fea- ture pictures The feature attraction is Ida Mae Chadwick and Dad in the funniest comedy singing and dancing skit of the year, entitled ''Wiggin's s Post Ofice." Ernest Dupille presents a singing and talking novelty, ''Do You Know What I Mean.' The other act is The HaIl1ins, master shadow eraphists, featuring Hal King, the or iginator of Talking comedy silhouette. The feature picture is the dainty Sel- nic star, Norma Talmadge, in 'TThe Secret of the Storm Country a six part picturization of the story of the same name by Grace Miller White, the same author who wrote '"ress of the Storm Country" Everyone who saw the picture at its initial performance declared it to be the best production this popular screen actress has ever appeared in. There are six parts in the picture To complete the show Current Events with all the latest news from home and abroad will be shown
 Matinee at 2.15, evening 6.45 and S.45. Four shows Saturday.
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used.
 The torpedo station is about two miles from our camp, but can be seen distinctly. went down town about a half hour after the explosion and saw the ambulances rushing the wounded to the naval hospital, which is right beside our camp. There was Ia large crowd gathered around the dock where the torpedo station boat comes in. A bluejacket guard from the reserves was holding the crowd back.
 General muster is held every day here and all the companies gather out on the drill field and the officers of each have to report. had to report my company. When all the companies are lined up the bugle sounds atten- ton, then officers front and center. As I walked up in front of about 1000 men thought they could all hear my heart beat. There were nine of us to report and we had to march up in front of IA "gold braiders." I had to say this: Machine Gun, Co. C., sir. Total 30; A present, in mess hall, 1 in fire room, in brig, 3 in hospital. After that the officer we report to reads officers orders and we march back 10 our companies.
 EVERETT H. HISCOX, JR., Assistant Commander, Machine Gun Co. c. U. S. N. R. F., Newport, R. L
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31
The Explosion at Newport,

Everett H. Hiscox. IT,, M. G. Co. C., U. S. N. R. F., has written, the follow ina interesting letter to his mothe. who resides in Jewett City.
 Newport, R. l., Jan. 30. Dear Mother: >.
 The explosion at the torpedo station Saturday was not half as bad as the papers say. I was in camp at the time and didn't even hear it No one knew about it until it was reported directly after it occurred. Some of the fellows heard it but thought it was the report of a cannon. I was in full charge of the company over Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and when the ex- plosion was reported here the machine guns were all ordered out but were not
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Teacher-Now, Tommie, you re- member I spoke of the. word betide, Give me a sentence with the word. betide in it.
 Tomnie-The dog came into the house to be tied. - Yonkers States man. .-s
 What is your exact understanding of government ownership"
 q haven't an exact understandi5B- replied MT. Dustin Stax That's why like the idea. I'm always willing to try anything once. Star.
 Lively times, these lively times
 'tHuh?'' ta
 Many of us grown to maturity without seeing an opium den.'
 "Wen?"
 But the movies have changed all that"-Louisville Courier Journal.
 q wonder which of us will die frst!" said a little boy pensiyely to his sister.
 You will" said the little girl, briskly, eos you are the olNE
 No" answered her brotH Ekk anxious for the privilege, fladi i London Answers. -
 Things have changed years" ------ ",
 "Yes," replied Farmer It 1SnI SO long since IL WdS-A4ztI| |=. to keep theN boys on the farm. Nov I shouldn't be surprised to see a whole l lot Pof city boys coming to the .coun- try to make their fortunes" Wash 1 ington Star. When you were in musical com l edy you were known as Miss Tonsils, now you're. in grand opera you are Madame Tonsis How's that?" quizzed, :he neU interviewer.
 Its this way,'- was the explana- l tion. ''Now I'm welded to my. art. Then merely had a husband to sup port. rt."-Everybody's Magazine.
 What we advertised for was collentnr of e.Iperience" | -"Th;rt's me. I've. been collecting 1 experience all my life"
 FHa! Very brighti However, what we want is some one who is used to collecting in installments." l Well ST, that's how I collected all my experience, in stallments." Boston Transcript.
 "Charley dear" said young Mrs. l Torkins, that young man in the bu- reatf of information. wouldn't answer a single question -l&asked him this morning.
 'sWhaddi-,r ask him ?. l T aslsc-'ah him how long the govern ment vii onerate the railroads and whether trains will run any faster and fares he any cheaper All he would say was that he didn't know. believe that young man is, being cen sored." w ashington Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31
HEADACHE FROM
 A COLD? LISTEN!
aPAPE's COLD COMPOUND" ENDS SEVERE COLDS OR GRIPPE
 IN FEW HOURS.

Your cod will break and all grippe misery end after taking a dose of "Pape's Cold Compound" every two hours until three doses are taken.
 It promptly opens clogged up nostrils and air passages in the head, stops nasty discharge or nose running, re- lieves sick headache, dullness, fever ishness sore throat, sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
 Don't stay stuffed-up Quit blowing and snuffling! Ease your throbbing head-nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as 'tPape's Cold Compound" which costs only a few cents at any drug store. It acts with out assistance, tastes nice, and causes no inconvenience. Accept no substi- tute.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31
Christmas at Sea.


 Rev. c. H. Ricketts has just received the following letter from his son, Jay, who is somewhere in the Mediterra- mean waters:
 Dec. Pig 1917. Dear Folks. We are making port quite often now, and I will plan to write every time we reach one. I'm sure we will some of them.
 Christmas has passed and was quite unlike any that I ever spent before, In the first place I wasn't in Norwich; secondly, instead of six people at the table there were 112. We did not celebrate until the 18th, for the sim pie reason that we were at sea and some sea it was! You had to hang on to something to stay on your feet and we ate our meals with one hand While you had a fine turkey in Mon son we had hard tack, stuffed ii the top of our blouses, eating ;h one hand and hanging on with :he other But we made up for it the next day
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< s- sr
 POETRY
HE.

. tRepublished by Request) If you can keep your head when all Are losing theirs and blaming it on If you can trust yourself when sii men
 doubt you,
 But make allowance for their doubt If you Can wait and not be tired by
 Or, being lied about. don't deal in
 lies,
 Or being hated. don't give way to
 And yet d6n't look too good nor talk
 too wise; If you cam dream-and not make
 dreams your master:
 If you can Sthdnk-and not make
 thoughts your aim; If you. can meet with triumph and
 And treat these two imposters just
 the same: If you can bear to hear the truth
 Twisted by knaves to make a trap Or watch the things you gave your And stoop and build. 'em up with worn-out tools; I If you can make one heap of all your And risk # on one turn of pitch and-toss, s-.s | And lose and start gain at your be- gdnnings, And never breathe a word about l your loss; l If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew l To serve your turn long after they are gone,
 And so hold on when there is nothing Except the win which says5to them, | ~Hold onr' | If you can talk with crowds and keep /! your virtue, Or walk with kings-nor lose the 1 common touch: | If neither foes nor loving friends can | hurt you; -- l If all men count N iths you, but none
 too much; I If you can fill the unforgivlng minute II With sixty seconds worth of dis Il tance- run, Yours is the earth and everything that's in it
 And-which is more-you'11 be a | man. my son. \ -R1niyard Kipling
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

There is more catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and for years it was sun posed to be incurable. 7~ Doctors pre- scribed local remedies. and by con stantly failing to cure with local treat ment, pronounced it incurable Cata arrb is a local disease. greatly influenced by constitutional conditions. and therefore requires constitutional treatmenf Halls Catarrh Medicine, ranufactured by F. J. Cheney &, Co. Toledo. Ohio. is constitutional remedy. is taken inter the mucous surfaces of the system One Hundred Dollars reward is offered for any case that Halls Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials
 Fl. CHENEY & co. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by druggists, T5c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

Full Of quaintly humorous little side lights. A Son of Erin. the screen dra- ma of Irish life and American muni- cipal activities produced by Para mount, is the attraction at the Audi torium theatre. A delightful touch is where Katie O'Grady has a grand little pig" to sell and her business dealings with the village butcher and afterwards her battle of wits with the dsshing young landlord are deliciously humorous. Dustin Farnum in the star ring part of Dennis o,Hara plays the role with just enough of hulnor to make a fascinating character in an interesting photoplay. Charlie Chap lin in The Fireman will keep you roaring. Don't fail to see him. Dam- aSed-No Goods, another Sunshine comedy. completes a show that can't he bezt
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

Today will be the last opportunity 10 see Viola Dana in Blue Jeans, 8 picturlzation of Joseph Arthur's' fa- nous stage success, which is the fea- ture at the Breed theatre. It is a tre- mendous production and in it Miss Dana crowns all her previous efforts. II you havs not taken advantage of the opportunity of seeing this wonder ful production don't fail to do so to- day as you win find it even greater than we claim. Other pictures on the bin include the Burton Holmes Trav- elogue and a Black Diamond comedy.
 Coming. Friday and Saturday, Mar Suerite Clark in Dab's Matinee Idol, another of the famous Sub Deb stor- ies
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

EeePyourerowinss girls freefrom colds and weakening coughs and you are help- insthemtohealfhy vigorous womanhood,
 Thousands of mothers have written let. ters of thanks, telling what
 Foley's Honey and Tar has done for their daughters in riddins them of coughs thst ''huns on'' and weakened them just at the age when the young G- ls required all the physical strength they could command.
 Foley Honey and Tar is noted for its quick effect on coughs, colds and croup.
 Mrs- Ada Sanders, Cottentown, Tenn., wriseE- We use Foleys Honey and Tar as olr beat and only eoukh remedy. It never faila te cure bur two firis when they have colds" Lee & osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

The total propuIation of Paraguay is probably slightly under 1000, ,000. The country being backward and the peo- pie generally poor. the actual buy ing population, as compared with the United States, would probably be about 300,o00 or 100000, but as the climate of Paraguay is subtropical the use of cotton fabrics is relatively greater than in the United States.
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NOTICE

Notice IS hereby given to all persons liable to pay a Personal Tax in the Town of Lebanon that I have. a war rant to levy and collect the Personal Taxes payable Feb. l. 1918, each of such persons being assessed the sum of two dollars as his Personal Tax.
 For the purpose of collecting said taxes, I shall be at the Postoffice at Lebanon Center on Saturday, Feb. g. from until Il a. m.; on same day, of G. Byron Dimon in North Society. On Saturday, Feb. 16. at the residence of F. o. Brown. in Exeter, from until Il a. m; on same day, from 1.30 to 3.30 p. m, at the residence of William G. Thomas in Goshen.
 All per sons negiecting this notice must be proceeded against as the Statutes of this State direct.
 GEORGE E. BRIGGS, Collector.
 Dated at Lebanon. Jan. 5, 191S
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

The opportunity is ripe for the in troduction into Paraguay of praeti- cally every line of American made cotton textiles. In fact, importers are now anxious to establish connections with American manufacturers be- cause of the difficulty of procuring cotton textile from Europe, the chief source of supply previous to the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Davis Thea Ire.
 Moving Pictures at the Auditorium Theatre.
 Moving Pictures at the Breed Thea Ire
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AUDITORIUM

See Our Big Programme Today Charlie Chaplin in The Fireman; Dustin Farnum in A Son of Old Erin Will Hit the Heart of All True lrishnen, and Damaeed-No Goods, a Sunshine Comedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

NOTFCE.-Al1 creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at Montville, Conn. within the time limited in the above and fore going order.
 CORNELIUS E. FLAHERTY,
 5an31d Administrator.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31
NOTICE TO CREDTrORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS. AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Montville, within and for the Dis trict of Montville, on the 29th day of January, A. D. 1918. Present-DAN D. HOME, Judge. Estate of William c. Byrne, late of Montville in said District. deceased Ordered, That the Administrator cite the creditors of said deceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this date, by gether with a copy of this order, on the signpost nearest to the place where said deceased last dwelt. and in the same Town. and by publishing the newspaper having circulation in said District and make return to this Court
 DAN D. HOME, Judge. The above and foregoing is true copy of record.
 Attest: SUSAN F. HOME,
 Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

Testing tuning forks is a new line of work which the versatile United States Bureau of Standards has taken up. A tuning fork for. use in ordnance tests has recently been standardized for the War Department and equipment has been secured for carrying on such work regularly.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

Dance tonight, Grange Hall Cham her of Commerce Building, by S. B Club. Dixon's Singing Orchestra Ad- mission 35c.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
BREED THEATRE

Today is the Last Day to See Viola Dana in Blue Jeans, the Greatest of All Great Screen Dramas-Mareue- rite Clark Coming Friday and Sat- urdsy in Bab's Matinee Idol, Another of the Famous Sub-Deb Stories.
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NOTICE TO GRANT ADMINISTRA-
 TrON

TION.
 AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Ledyard, within and for the District of Ledyard, on the 18th day of Janu- ary, A. D. 1913.
 Present - SAMUEL E HOLDRIDGE, Judge.
 Estate of Justin Ball, late Of Led yard, in said District, deceased
 Thomas A. Ball of Ledyard made ap- phcation to said Court and moved tha t administration be granted upon the estate of said deceased. alleged to be intestate.
 Whereupon, It Is Ordered. That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in Ledyard. in said District, on the 9th day of Feb ruary, A. D. 1918, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, 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 time in The Norwich Bulletin, d newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least five days prior to the date of said hear ing. and that return be made to this Court.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest:
 SAMUEL E. HOLDRIDGE.
 jan31d ,Tudoe
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- Commercial, Attache Edwin W Thompson, at Copenhagen. reports that at a recent meeting of piano manufacturers at Gothenburg, a trust was formed of seven of the largest manufacturers. with capital stock of 900, under the name of the gelfabrik. +- -,.
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LOST AND FOUND

LOST "A wrist watch, between Thames Square and St. Mary's T. "A. and B. Building. Liberal reward if returned to g Pearl St. jan30d
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THE kALEilDOsCo .i.i ]:

The United States sold more mer- ehandfse to Martinique in 1916 than ever before, furnishing more than 45 per cent. of all goods imported.
 An effort is being made to induce the planters and the factories of Mar tinique to use more of the cane prod ucts for sugar instead of distilIing it into rum, which has been the most profitable in, the past three years.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

WANTED-In or near Danielson, place caring for children, or other such occupation. Tel. 244-4, Danielson.
 jan23d
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NOTICE

The Board of Relief of the Town of Norwich, Conn, will meet in the City Hall Building, in said Town. each day, Sundays excepted, from Feb. 1st to listen to appeals from the doings of the Assessors, and to transact any other business proper to be done at said meetings.
 Dated at Norwich. Conn.,, Jan. 18th, 1918.
 FRED G. PROTHERO.
 JAMES C. FITZPATRICK,
 JEREMIAH J. DONOVAN,
 Board of Relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

IN OUR LANDOWNERS for 25c; Webster clear Havana cigars, for 25c; special pouch for soldiers; holds pipe, tobacco and matches. for soc. at Fa- Saturday for Sunday and Monday
 jan26d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

Wnitestone Cigars will be s390 a 100 from Oct. 1st, 1917. s2 for a box of 50. same rate per thousand.
 J. K. CONANT.
 II Franklin st.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-31

FOR SALE-Yoke of oxen. good workers, 2500 lbs. F. B. Pierce. Greene, k. l., Box S2, R. F. D. jan23d
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FOR SALE-Ford touring car, good paint, good tires. good running order; price very reasonable. The Frisbie- Mccormick Co., 52 Shetucket St.
 dec27d'
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FOR SALE-10.O00 it. one-inch cedar boat lumber. Inquire of T. E. Babcock Norwich ian25d
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FOR SALE-A pair of Morgans, horse and mare, brother and sister. [ and $ years old. sound. good workers and drivers, will sell very cheap, separate ly or together. Might exchange at Murphy Brothers Stable, Willimantic
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METZ CARS AND TIRES FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Y oung grade Ayrshire heifer. almost due; no reasonable offer refused. J. W. Boucar, Danielson. F. D. Tel. 124-13. jan29d
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WANTED-1o,oO0 hens and chickens at once; highest prices paid by Joseph Hochberg, 1S1 Main St., Willimantic Tel 147-13. 1an2Sd
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TO RENT

TO RENT-Furnished rooms. Mrs; ". c. Bentley, 25 Rogers Ave-, Laurel Hill. jan2SMWF
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FOR SALE or exchange for horned cattle. one new Cloverleaf manure spreader, 1 Aspinwau potato planter and i potato digger. and l fertilizer sower. William Bowler, est Wiling ton Conn. R. F D. No 2 fan29d
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viii I sell for extra low prices shoes
 and second hand clothing. We buy mems second hand clothing and shoes. A. Marshak, 123 West Main St. dec19WS
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WANTED

WANTED-Girl typists Apply Mar tin s. Kelly, Navy Yard, Ct, New Lon don, Conn. 5anSld
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OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED Doesn't matter if broken; I pay $2 to $15 per set; also cash for old gold, sil- yer and broken jewelry; send by par eel post and receive check by return mail; will hold goods 10 days for send CTS approval of my offer. L. MaZer, 2O07 South Fifth St., Phila.. Pa.
 ianl6d
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FOR SALE-Milch COW with calf. G. R1ede. Canterbury, Conn., Box 69
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WANTED-Second hand and antique furniture of all kinds; get our prices before you sell. A. Bruckner, 55 Frank lin St. Tel 717-3. nov6d
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FOR sALE-Bureau, wash stand a. small trunk, two chairs. Mrs. E. Chap man. 102 Boswell Ave-, City. jan31d
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BIG REDUCTION SALE on shoes of all kinds. Starts Feb. 1st for two weeks. at A. Marshak's. 123 West Main St. Big bargains at this sale.
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WANTED-To buy raw furs; pay best prices. Thayer Bldg, Room 106 H. J. Yurman. Phone 1301-4. nov15d
 WANTED - Raw furs, at H. A. Heebners. Water St.. every Thursday A. c. Bennett. nov12d