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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

taken in different sectors by different photographers assigned from the sig nal corps. These photog .aphers, who are all experienced men, know exactly what is expected of them, and, being given carte blanche oy Gen John J. Pershing to go anywhere, either baSlI of the lines or in the front trenches, in pursuit of their work, they are in- defatigable in securing striking and effective scenes. Often they are under fire; several have already lost their lives or been incapacitated by wounds, but the work goes on. The photo graphers are taking their chances with the soldiers who go lover the top or who lead the charge and they do rot know the meaning of the white fea- ther' The usual war drama Is staged. America'S Answer visualiZes the greatest of all war dramas, and no in cident is staged. It is all real.
 The work of the Signal Corps pho tographers is not confined to the talk ing of pictures for exhibition Thou sands of feet of film recording the events of the war are photographed for the archives of the United States and will be preserved in iireproof vaults for the benefit of posteri'y. But apart from this the army photn- graphers serve a tremendously useful purpose by taking pictures of the enc mys lines from airplanes and thus aiding the batteries to locate the enc my guns.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Of the 40 houses in the village of Jaffrey Center, N. H., only 10 will be occupied this winter.
 Four industrial states, Pennsylvania. New York, Massachusetts and Illinois, will have to pay three -fourths of the
 taxes levied in the new war revenue bill.
 The city marshal of Plainview, Tex.
 is pleased to predict mild winter,
 because, he says, the hair on the north side of dogs is thinner this fall than usual.
 The Altoona (Pa) council has voted to substitute a motor for three horses which have been kept, to haul big steam fire engine which, according to
 the records of the fire department, has
 not been in service for six years. Furniture is made in Sac Paula at the industrial school known as the
 Lyceu de Artes Ofhcios- The school
 accepts orders from the public, and some beautiful work is turned out. Including apprentices, the Lyceu em- ] blows about 300 workmen in the furnl- | ture department.
 The largest book in the world13- | feet high, s feet wide and feet thick stands in the public square in Ot- l tawa. Canada. It was made and bound ] by the Canadian government printing 1 bureau at Ottawa, and contains the names of all the contributors to the l Victory loan.
 i Congressman Moore of Pennsylvania 1 has a pet tree at his country home
 at Island Heights, an oak which grew 1 up alongside of a rail fence and grad l ually' absorbed the rails within it's trunk. He sawed off the rails and keeps the projecting ends painted. The | tree is an object of interest to all vis-
 itors.
 The total Canadian export of mer- chandise for the year ending Sept 30. 1918, amounted to s1.S6S,74s,5SO. as against s1,3S1. .517, ,s76 for the preceding 1 F months and $1,o31,940,0o4 for the
 year ending Sept. 30, 1916. Imports entered for consumption for the 1918 period were placed at sSs712S,49s,
 compared with $1,004 42s0.SS4 for 1917,
 and s6s5, ,24s;7o5 for 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS JEwETT BUSINESS SCHOOL
 BOUGHT BY BROOkI VN MAN

Next Monday, Dec. 18th, the Jewett Business school, Norwich, passes to the control of Ernest E. Conkey of Brooklyn. N. r.. who takes over the school SO successfully run by Miss Hattie L. Jewett Mir. Conkey intends to run the school under the same name and will carry the same assist ant teachers. Miss Jewett is to take a rest and within a short time will leave for California. where she ex- pects to spend the winter.
 Mir. Conkey was formerly at Pratt Institute and at the time of taking over his new school here was with the Heffiey Institute. He not only intends to carry on the practical courses of stenography and such work but will mgtitute a full course of bookkeeping.
 Miss Jewett commenced teaching in Norwich some 12 years ago and has built up large prosperous school and has now some 96 pupils. She began her school work upstairs at e1 Main street. at that time the old chamber of commerce office. Later she moved to her own building at 2S3 Mair street and upon outgrowing these ,quarters again moved to her present location in the Thayer building. Her methods have been the latest, her reaching has teen thorough and her work always painStaking and satisfactory, so that her pupils have reflected the fine character of the school.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Hartford.-Hartford lodge, No. SS A. F. and A. M, has elected Samuel s. Gray worshipful master. ..
 MiddIetown.-Monday was the 95th anniversary of the institution of Sarah Riggs Humphrey chapter, D. A. R.
 Portland.-The Ancient Order of Hi bernians, Thomas c. Flood president has voted to buy $500 worth of wal savings stamps.
 Plainville. - The Plainville Trust company will put about s10,000 in cir culation within the next week through it's Christmas club.
 Hartford.-The Greeks of Hartford held a large and enthusiastic meeting Sunday afternoon which resulted in the formation of patriotic union.
 New. Haven-The New Haven coun- ty farm bureau is arranging a corn show today (Thursday), Friday and Saturday at the New Haven public library.
 Thompsonvilc.-T vestry of St Andrews Episcopal church has voted owing to the fuel situation, to discon- tinue until further notice the Sunday evening service.
 New Haven.-Miss Elizabeth Hooker of this city is listed as giving $1.0o6 to the national woman's party, which filed it's election expenses recently with the government at Washington.
 Portland.-Word has been received from overseas of the marriage of Miss Anne Stancliffe Foster of Portland and Lieut.. Alfred Greenough at the Episcopal church, Brest, France, or Oct 22. 1918.
 Manehester.-Manchester's new fri alarm system, installed at a cost o1 S12,000, which will give to the resi- dents of the South Manchester fire district one of the best fire alarm systems known.
 Bristol.-This city is lacking more than $100,000 on sales of war anC thrift stamps, to reach her quota oi $450,000. The sales up to Dec. 1 were $2I4,5 800 and of this amount nine letter carriers had sold $100,000 worth.
 Hartford.-Liu Jie Ming, Liu Shul Woo and Liu Soo Jee, engineers, wht have been engaged at the factory O the Pratt & Whitney company sine September, 1914, made application a the United States district attorney office the other day for passports t permit them to return to China The, plan to go by way of San Francisco They have been in this country at tn, Pratt & Whitney factory as repre- sentatives of the Chinese government the Pratt & Whitney company havins the contract of designing and buildin, manufacturing plant for the Chimes, arsenal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
pavis Theatre.

Another Class IA feature show of Keith vaudeville and Triangle pie lures is announced for the last half of the week at the Davis. The big att traction is Sampsel and LeonEard and company, the musical comedy favor ites. in a delightful singing and piano offering that is a real treat that ev- eryone will enjoy. The next act is Fucker and Winifred. two blackface comedians who put over a singing and talking skit that will bring the laughs. The third act is The Ozavas, two com edy jugglers. who are clever as well as being funny. The feature picture Ia Jack Abbe in Mystic Faces. Jack Abbe, the juvenile Japanese star, por- trays the Japanese delivery boy who worships his Oriental sweetheart, Ia ma. -The Previous Jewel" and longs for the opportunity to elevate himself above the humble sphere of life which he occupies in order that he may win her. Thrills and adventures material ike for the Japanese lad in story which involves a Red Cross girl and Hun intrigue. Some Romeo is the comedy that completes the show.
 Neil o'Brien's Minstrels.
 With a production that is entirely new the Neil O'Brien Great American Ninstrels will be the attraction at the
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Hobbs is always reminiscing. He seems to be living in the past"
 Well, considering how everything has gone up, I don't blame him Boston Evening Transcript.
 The Wha1e-Did I ever tell you of the time.I busted in the plates of a whaling ship and sank her in forty fathoms?
 The Porpoise- tell it to the sub marines.-Buffalo Express.
 Hes very enthusiastic about any project he thinks of going into'
 Counts his chickens before they are matched, eh?"
 Yes, and figures two in a shell."- Louisville Courier Journal.
 Are you aware my dear, that the telephone company has asked us to cut out all unnecessary calls?"
 t.Am aware of it? Well, they must have told me that today at least thirty times. Life.
 That was a great shot you just made" said the soldier. '1 wish I knew how you did it." 5
 ''So do l." replied the player, who was at least honest, and knew that 1t was an accident.-Detroit Free Press
 Do you think early rising is good for your health?" asked the languid city visitor.
 T don't know about my health" replied Father Cobbles, "but next to sun, rain and fertilizer, it's the best thing there is for crops. Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Neighbor-They tell me your son is on the college football team.
 Proud Mother-It is quite true.
 Neighbor-Do you know what posi- tion he plays?
 Proud Mother-rm not sure, but I think he's one of the drawbacks Truth Seeker.
 The maid was vexed.
 T know" said she. that I am not the first girl you loved-you make love so beautifully"
 "Oh, I learned that from watching motion pictures" said the quick think ing young man.
 Whereupon the maiden was satisfied. Film Fun.
 Oficer-The ground was simply shocking after the rain; we thought the battle would have to be post poned.
 Lady-Well, do you know, we wes~ in the same predicament the day of our Red Cross festival, but we had the foresight to cover the ground witl straw.-London Opinion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
Breed Theatre.

For the feature attraction at the Rreed theatre today beautiful Olive Tell will be seen in a thrilling pic- turization of Kate Jordans famous novel and stage success, Secret Strings. This picture IS ! rapid fire combination of romance, mystery, thrills and laughter. The entire pro- duction Is admirably acted and the notable cast includes such names as William J. Kelly, Hugh Thompson, John Daily Murphy, Marie Wainwright, Bert Tuehy, Barbara Winthrop, Huan Jeffrey, John A. Smiley and Edward Lawrence.
 Violet Mersereau will also be seen in. O. A. c. Jund's production. To- eether. a five part Bluebir} offering, and the Burton Holmes travel series will complete the bill for today.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
LEGAL NOTICE

AT 4 COURT OF ROTATE HELD at Norwich within and for the District of Norwich on the 11th day of Decem- Der, A. D. 1918.
 Present-NEDSON J. AYLING, Judge. Estate of Kamma R. Larsen, late of Norwich. in said District, deceased.
 The Executor exhibited his admins tration account with said estate to the Court for allowance it is there fore
 Ordered. That the 18th day of De- cember, A. D. 1918 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Probate Court Room be, and the same is. appointed for bearing the same, and the said Execue by publishing this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least five days prior to the date of said hearing. and make return to the Court.
 NELSON J. AYIINGs Judge.
 The above and foregoing is true copy of record.
 Attest HELEN M. DREsCHER,
 dec12d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
Ensisn James L. Hubbard Purchases
 Bungalow. .-.I

Through the agency of Archu ", Colt Ensign James L. Hubbard has purchased the fine residence of Her bert R. Branche at 2ss Washington street. The house has an ideal situa- ton: it is of the bungalow type and Is thoroughly modern, having been built 5y Stetson &. Young for Mir. Branche about five years ago. After making some alterations, the pur- chaser plans to occupy the property carly in the new year,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
The Aud;4oriun.

Jt Is probable that very few of the hundreds of people who crowd into the Auditorium theatre today, Criqay and Saturday to see AmertcI's -An- sWer. the second ofTi cial government war picture. will reg lize the time. ef- fort and risk involved ih'tlIe taking of the neFatives from which this tkrill- ing and Instructive picture was made
 The taking of pictures for the Unit cd States official war films is thor oughly organized. The pictures are
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
 POETRY
C0MoIIERING FAYFH

 6oldier, soldier. you nave returned! what have you Seen2
 Brave blood running red
 Shrapnei shrieking oveehead And the spirit of the dead That 1ndonl1tably burned Where. I've been. where I've beeH have heard the victorss cries w Leading the advance: I have seen Her shinina eyes-. UnconQuerHb1e France: And the Faith that nations know When they Join to strike the bIcN Courage afding.3g gainst the foe Courage and Romance. These I've heard and these Tvn eAer-. = Gods blessing on the deadD 6ome-a Womansr brave clear eyes Sometimes swistful, to the skies Gazing. overhead Brave heart and brave soul Hiding from the world All the sorrow in her heart. In her. slowly breaking heart, That his death has hurled He who loved her and who died In his young and lusty pride On the fields of France. These I've heard. and these I've seen Where I've been. where I've been!
 Edmund Lamy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
,0GoOD MORNING. !.

Good morning" said the baker; Good morning" replied: "A nasty day." he ventured;
 "Oh. not at all." cried; He gazed upon the Landscape. And said T think it's wet" But very fresh,'' I told him.
 His puzzled frown met. Its really beastly windy,'
 He challenged me again; But really very bracing."
 I answered him. And then The argument was finished.
 He handed back my book, And once more said Good morning"
 With quite. an absent. look. Good morning." said brightly,
 And plodded through he rain. .. From "Ripples from he Ranks of the
 Q. M. A. A. C." by 56i7 I. Grind
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
What Is Going On Tonish.

Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at Davis Theatre.
 Motion Pictures at Auditorium The atre Women of Mooseheart Legion, No. 1e4. meets at Moose Home.
 Second Division, A. o. H.. meets in Foresters' Hall. M tt.l. -.
 Palmyra Encampment. No. 8, I. O.. O. F.. meets in Odd Fellows Hall.
 Lafayette Council, No. 207s Du. St. Marines Dance at Pulaski Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
WANTED,
LEONARD BRIDGE

The pupils in District No. B have collected $4.54 for the Junior Red Cross stocking fund. As there are only 10 pupils and only two above the fourth grade, it makes an average of 45 cents collected by each, which is considered especially good, as each child's allotment was only 9 cents.
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Kneeland of Columbia spent Wednesday at E. P. kneeland's.
 George Wheaton is staying at Mrs. Nancy Browns for this winter Miss Ruby E. Williams spent Friday in Willimantic
 Miss Ruth Lombard has been can vassing this society for members to the Red Cross. She reports good sue ] cess in enrolling new members.
 Torrington.-The monthly report of the borough milk inspector follows Inspected. dairy, barns and sheds, IA; barn yards, IA; milk coolers, 12: cans, | 30; stores, II; dairy COWS examined 206; milk sold per day from these cows, 300 quarts. Ordered cleaned stables, ?.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

Nell o'Brien. with his big minstrel
 Company, at the Davis theatre, Fri
 day, December 18th. ..-, Davis theatre Friday evening. Among the features this season is a new sketch by Mir. O'Brien, called Meatless Day. which is said to be full of bright witticisms and laughter compelling situations. dealing in humorous fash ion with an up-to-date condition which is taken so good naturedly. by the American public.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
srATp oF OHIO, CITY or TOLEDO,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO. Lucas County, ss.:
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senieF partner of the firm of E, J. Cheney & Ca, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State afare- said, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of eatarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CAFARRH MEDICINE
 ss FRANK J, CHENEY, Sworn t6 before nae, and subscribed iR my Presenees this 9th day of Daoem- Der, A, %, 1Ssa, tksa1 4, W, GLEASON.
 Notary Public. Halls Catzrrh Medicine Is taken tn-. formally and acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO Tn1ednss0 Solids by all druggists. E6c.
 Halls F4mi1yPifis forscnnsE
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
FOR SAT,E-Hick

FOR SALE-Hickory wood; only 57 cords left for November; after Dec. all my hickory wood is to be shipped houses: anyone desiring hickory should place their order with me before Dec. 1; the wood is sawed and may be pro cured in the following lengths: 12, l6 1 Conn. noY25d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

FOR SALE-1o0 cords of hickory, 100 cords white birch and 100 cords of black birch:s also some maple and oak: will sell one cord just Is Sheap as 100 and will deliver anywhere iii Norwich Yantic Hickory Wood Yar,l F. X. Nawrocki. Tel 17oA novl2d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
DAIRY FARM

daily farm 1g of 1o5 eGe' acres wei 1iT divided m into tilIable, pasture and woodland; l; fruits of all descriptions, a good new house of nine rooms, barn facilities for 20 head and horses. plenty of other buildings. such as wood shed carriage house. corn crib. hen house
 all of these buildings are in first class condition; horses. Il milking cows, l and corn fodder. enough to winter all of these cattle, about 300 bushels corn, 100 bushels potatoes and other vegeta- lions. a. fAi line of farming tools and i'm pIements This place is located five miles from Plainfield station. good To- cation, fine outlook best of elevation ested write for price and terms. Will give immediate possession. Racine's Farm Agency Danielson. Conn. Phone 19S. nov27d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
LOST AND FOUND

LoSTlTuesday, a fountain pen, gold mounted, on Main St. Finder return to this office. Reward. dec12d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

Brigadier-General Charles c. Wal eutt, Jr., who has been selected for appointment as chief of the Insular Bureau of the War Department. He has been serving as assistant of the bureau for several years and is familiar with its administration. He succeeds Major-General Frank Mo Intyre, who has been transferred to the general staff of the Army as chief assistant to the chief of staff.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
WANTED

Two Nurse Girls, Chamber Maids Back Tenders, Cooks (women) 800 Laborers, Waitress, 2 Farmers 1 Teamster.
 FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
 Geo. L. Chesbro, Manager
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

LOST-In Lisbon, hound, black white and tan; answers to name of Smoke" Stephen Shea. SSS Central Ave. dec1od
 LOST-In Pautipaug Hil1 neighbor- hood, spotted light tan and white fox hound. Finder notify M F. Pounch, 30 Fountain St. Phone 1266-2. nov2Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
WANTED

WANTED-16 year old boys good second hand suit, short or long trous- CTS; also wool sweater; state price. Address B. S, care Bulletin Co. dec12d
 WANTED-sx12 good second hand rug, wood tones or artistic blended cofors. Write Rug, care Bulletin Co.
 dec12d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

FOR SALE-One Prairie State incu- bator. two Colonial breeders. wood carving set. A. B. Davies. adm. est c. F.. Knight. oct2ld
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

FOR SALE-Whole rig. been used by a peddler, bay horse age 10, weight HOO. sound. true to work, good driver, express harness and three-spring wag- s45; must be sold at once. as I am going away for the winter Ask to see Harry's rig, at OBrien & Chases Stable. 371 Main St., Norwich dec11d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

FOR SALE-One pair of working
 oxen at g cents pound. weight about 27eo pounds; also one pair of working would exchange for young stock or springers. W. J Bowler, West Willing ton. Conn, R. F. D. No. 2. dec11d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Seasoned hard wood. all sizes, delivered to all parts of the city. Harry. B. Ford. Phone 792. nov2ld
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

FOR SAIE%s1O will buy one pure bred breeding buck; this buck is 4 mos. old and won the second prize at the Sounth County Poultry and Pet bred Belgian hares by the pair for breeding, 3 mos old. s5 Write F. A. Congdon 147 High St, Westerly. R. l., or Phone 2513. dec11d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-12

FARMS for sale Write for catalogue E. l. Racine. Danielson. Conn. sep19d
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24
BAXTER MEN IN
NEW INDUSTRY

The Mineral Flotation plant, at the
Blue Mounds, seven miles southwest
of Baxter Springs, is now ready, but
it cannot be operated on account Of
lack of electricity for power. The in
dications are that the company, which
is composed of Baxter men, will not
be able to operate the plant for "a
month. Most all the electric lines,
southwest of here, are down and it is
said it will at least take that long to
to make the necessary repairs.
The plant represents an investment
Of $4,000. The building is 146 by 30
and contains two jigs, two rolls, eight
tables and one ball mill and one flota-
ton machine besides other equipment.
The plant is owned by George and Ed.
Goodwin, the Goodwin twins. It will
be superintended by Fred DeMeir,
who is superintendent of the Picher
Flotation plant Of the Eagle-Picher
company.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24
DEVELOPMENTS ON THE
SPRING RIVER PROPERTY

Several thousands Of dollars will be
spent by the Spring River Mining
company to develop its twenty acre
tract Of land two miles southeast Of
Baxter Springs in section 21. The
land is owned in fee by the Walters.
The first hole was started recently
and it is now down to the 42-foot
level. One of the best drill rigs that
can be had has been obtained with
the purpose of pushing on the devel-
opment work as fast as possible. Just
as soon as the tract is proven further
developments will be carried on and
q modern concentrating plant will be
erected.
In view Of several good strikes
made on the adjoining tracts the
prospect for satisfactory strikes on
this tract il bright. The company is
at $4,000 under the laws
of Oklahoma. The firm is composed
of ArdmOre, Okla, people.
Baxter Springs news., 1918-01-24

Government in the matter of the food
conservation and the coal conserva-
ton. We will 60 further than that
further than we are asked, and here
by declare in favor of name conser-
walton in the matter of the publicity
matter which the country editor is
asked to publish.
Yesterday the Daily Light publish
ed an article of this kind which start
ed off with the announcement that
"Miss Mary VanKleeck of the Russell
Sage Foundation and member of the
Committee on Women in Industry Of
the Advisory Committee of National
Defense, has, etc."
A little further down it tells that
under the aupices of the Storage
Committee of the War industries
Board of the Council of National De-
fense-"
And after the linotype man has
mastered all the names strung out in
advertisement of Miss VanK., there is
not any room to tell what she did, or
why she did it.
We are heartily in favor of conser-
vation, and we are as strong as mus
tard for condensation.-Aurora Ad-
vertiser.