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Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
PERSONALS S

D. B. Wheeler of the Chesterfield road has returned from trip to. Ohio.
 Miss Olive Riley of West Thames street, who has been i'll for several days, is improving.
 Miss Marguerite Clemence is having vacation at East Woodstock from her hospital work in Norwich.
 Mrs. Charles H. Peckham has left town to spend the winter in Bidde- ford, Maine, with her husband
 Miss Louise Long has returned to Norwich after spending the summer with Mrs. Elmer Russell at Mantle.
 Miss Alice L. Rindge of Union re- gently entertained Mrs Frank Corbin and Mrs. C. c. Gildersleeve of Nor wieh.
 Miss Rose Levin of Colchester, principal of the Flanders school, will live at Comstock lodge, East Lyme, for the school year.
 Mrs. Mabel Ingram returned this week to her home on West Thames street after week spent at the Man haitian hotel. New York city. Miss Marian c. Bartlett of Whitaker avenue has returned from Baltimore, where for two weeks she has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. D. Thompson.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lynch and little daughter Evelyn have returned home to New Haven after passing the
 week with their uncle, Michael Lynch, of Lebanon.
 Moses T. Sherwood, a popular fore
 man of the s. N. E. Telephone com
 pany, has returned from a vacation of l two weeks spent in New York city and Washington, D. c.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Scholfeld and son Raymond and Miss Susan Collins of -uncasville were recent guests of Miss Collins mother, Mrs. J. R. Col 1 lins, at Tomaquag, R. l.
 Master Lloyd Jarvis has returned to his home in New London. after spend | ing his summer vacation with his un- | Gle and aunt. MT. and Mrs.DArthur E.
 Andrews of Summit street Mrs. Olive N. Randall of the Nor wich state hospital force has been transferred to the Connecticut state | farm for women at Bride lake, East i Lyme, and is matron in cottage No. 1 1 at that institution.
 | Rev. J F. Plumb of New Milford 1 motored to Storrs, Thursday morning | with his son. Edward F. Plumb, and l Charles A. Ferriss, son of s. B. Ferriss
 the two young men. who are gradua tes
 of the New Milford High school this
 year having enrolled for entrance tC
 the State Agricultural college. Miss Helen Polenski of Rockville, 2
 graduate nurse of St. Joseph's hospita in Wiilimantic, has been called to ac- tive service. She enlisted as a Rec Cross nurse some tune. ago and lef i for Camp Meade, Md, Wednesday
 Some time ego her sister enlisted ir
 the United States navy as a yeoman
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
DAVIS THEArER.

Crowded houses greeted the change of bill at the Davis theatre Thursday when three acts of vaudeville and a feature motion picture were presented The vaudeville was of the same high order that Manager Craig has been booking this season. The headline act is that presented by Janis Chaplain Co, but, although a very pretty offer ing, was not as well received as the other two acts. Brown, Campbell and Lester, with a comedy singing sketch that has the life to it. made d decided hit. Stewart Nand Crumbley in Their Family Affairs were well received and kept the audience in laughter during their turn on the boards.
 The motion picture is The Cruise of The Make Believes, featuring Lila Lee. A comedy picture completes the bill
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
OrioinaIIY Latin Phrase.

The origin of the phrase: "An my eye, Betty Martin" comes of mispro- nunciation of the Latin 70 mini, beate Maritime" which is literally, % blessed Martin (help) me" and is found in several litanies of the middle ages. Now it is slang for a lie. There are several such Latin phrases which have been degraded or transmitted. Heeus pocus is derived from the solemn "hoc est corpus" and siserary is a corrup- tion of certiorari.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
HELP FOR REGIsTRANTs IN
 "SHOESTRiNG" TOWNS

Registrants in the towns of Frank lin, Bozrah and Lisbon, all in draft division No. Il, which covers the "Shoestring" district, are to be helped in filling out their questionnaires at the town hall in Norwich, just the same as if they belonged in the Nor wieh division.
 For the town of Spragua which in cludes the villages of Baltic and Yer sailles, the registrants may have help on their questionnaires on any even- ing of the week from 6s0 to 10 o. clock at the town hall at Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20

number in Norwich is 2a1.. These men will be called before the limited ser vice snien of the second draft will be summoned
 On Thursday 169. more question naires were mailed to registrants to be filled out and returned to the board. The physical examinations will probably be started within the next ten days to provide for a call for men during the last part of October On Sept, 27th two colored men Leroy Lacy and John Harris. will en- train for Camp Devens. where they will enter the federal service. This call completes the waiting list of col ored men in the Norwich district The call also includes the follow ing from other divisions:
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
LIEUT.. THEODORE STORY
 TO HARVARD MEDIC. SCHOOL

First Lieutenant Theodore L. R. Story of Battalion No. 4 Company IA, United States Medical Corps, who has been at Camp Greenleaf, Georgia, for three months. has been transferred to the Harvard Medical School for addi- tienal instruction in military ortho- pedic surgery. preparatory to being assigned elsewhere for duty. He is youngest son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur L. Story of No. PA Washing ton street, Hartford, who formerly lived in Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
WEDDING.
Brisqs-Brown.

Elsie J. Brown, daughter of William ]. Brown Of Portsmouth, R. l. and Chief Machi1list Mate Percy c. Briggs of New London. were married at the parsonage of the First Baptist churcs in Newport, Wednesday evening by Rev. Albert H. Adams Jr., in the presence of a number of friends and relatives. The couple was attended by Miss Marion c. Hall and Herbert F. Hall of Portsmouth and they left for New York state immediately after the ceremony.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
ROBERT LoNSDALE ON
 TANKER THAT GOT SUE

Lieut.. Robert Lonsdale, who former ly was employed on the steamer Block Island, has been visiting John J. Shu. grue of 2S River avenue on a furlough before returning to his ship for an- other trip across the Atlantic with supplies for the American forces over seas.
 Lieut.. Lonsda1e was sailing~son the tanker Francis Buck, when she put to her credit the sinking of subma- rine on a recent trip across.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
FUN ERAL. William Dewire.

The funeral of William 'Dewire took place from his late home at 59 new ton street at o'clock Thursday morn ing with a large number of relatives and friends attending. There were many beautiful floral forms arranged about the casket. At the services in St. Patrick's church at 10 o'clock, Rev. Myles P Calvin celebrated the re- quiem mass and Mrs. Frank L. Farrell sang as a waiting hym Abide with Me. The bearers were Gerald Carty, Michael Hickey, Thomas Carberry and Jeremiah Healey. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. Undertakers Cummings and Ring had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
APPOINTED ACTING AGENT
 OF SHETUCKET CO

Charles J. Twist, Jr., of Prospect street, who has for many years been foreman of the Shetucket Co, has been appointed to the position of act ing agent of the company in place of the late Robert A. Smith. Mr Twist is well qualified for his new position as he has for many years been con rected with the company in various ca apaCities
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
cynic's Mean Remark.

You've heard the old saying that q woEhan's work is never done?" "Oh. yesy" replied the cynical man, land the curious thing about it is that it orig hated before women got the notion that they were called upon to run the earth. ."-Bir1ningham Age-Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
AMERICAN DEFENSE SOCIETY
 HAS THE PROPER SLOGAN

New York Sept ls. = ''Uncondi- tional surrender by Germany and her allies was unanimously adopted as the slogan of the American Defense Society. at a meeting of the executive cers of the organization here to- day. fH addition. the officers and membern were directed to devote all their power and energy to it's accom- plishmenL
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
MAY MAKE GAS OF
 LESS HEATING POWER

Under an order issued Thursday by the. public utilities commission gas companies in this state may manu- facture gas having an average month- ly heating power of 528 British ther- nal units per cubic foot instead of 575 units. This order is a modif1ca- ton of the order issued by the cem- mission June 30, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
oId Nswspapers For Red croas.

Save your old newspapers is the re- quest of the Red Cross as the depart ment of surgical dressings is in need of them. The papers should be 23x17 1r2 inches and are of no. use unless cut accurately The papers can be left at the Red Cross rooms at the EIks club.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
MAKE TRANSFER OF
 SECOND CHURCH PRoPERrV

The ecclesiastical society of the Second Congregational church, through the society committee and the board of deacons, has deeded the church. iu- terior fixtures, furnishings. etc., to, the United Church of Norwich
 The deeds were passed on Thurs day.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
Police Court suspends Judgment.

Thomas McCusker. home in Jewett City, temporary resident in Montville, was in the New London police court Thursday morning on charge of. in toxication. Judgment was suspended for "A hours upon the promise of Nc Cusker that he would return to his work and not visit New London in the near future
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20

oanbuv-Tbat the girls of the Da1bury Normal school are alive to the issues of the day and keeping in close touch with all the important war measures Is eviDced by the keen in- terest which Is being shown by them in the courses in four minute speaking which are being given by the English E1inaceth Hanly. head of that depart meut
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
PITTSBURGH HOUSEWIFE
Tells How Hard WorIin Womel
 May Keep Well and Stfose


 May Keep Well and stfens Pittsburgh, Pa.-sI keep house fo my husband and myself and 1 got int a weak, run down nervous condition and no appetite. I heard how Vino helped others and tried it and 1t bull me up so I am strong. have a goo, appetite and feel better in every way. Mrs. James Croker.
 The reason VinoI was so success fNl in Mrs. Croker's case is because i contains the very clements needed t. build up weakened rundown sys. tenn, make rich red blood and ereau strength.
 Broadway Pharmacy, G. G. Engler Prop, Norwich. Vinoi is sold il Willimantic by the Wilson Drug Co; in Danielson by the A. W. Williams Pharmacy. and in Putnam by J. R Donahue, and druggists everywhere. P. S.-For any skin trouble try ou Saxo Salve. Money back if it fails.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
chairmen For women's committes

Chairmen for women's Liberty Loan committees have been appointed as follows: Noank, Mrs. William I. Spi- cer; Lisbon, Mrs. Herman Leonards Woodstock, Mrs William C. Child; Wauregan, Mrs. F. c. Steaverns: Som CTS, Mrs. R. Leland Keney.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
Day School Gifts to Red Cross.

The Norwich private day school has presented to the Junior Red Cross a complete Enfants' outfit, beautifully made and has begun to work upon a second outfit.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20

It sometimes happens that a, married man has a great deal to say, but his wife won't let him say it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20

he shoulders and is crossed at the back, brought round the waist and tied n front in a bow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20

Nothing pleases man more than steering his wife up against an echo that is bound to have the last word.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20

We .ndfertlxe exactly
 ns 1t is
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20

Egotists are men who are unable to disguise the fact that they are pleased with themselves.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-09-20
Murphy & McCarry
 207 Main Street

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-30
GIRLS BIKE CLUB
ENJOYS An OUT|N c

Yesterday morning at $50 o'clock, the
Girls Bicycle club met at the club
room and proceeded to Bayview park
to spend the day.
A boat was rented and the girls en-
joyed bathing and boating to the full
lest during the noon hour. The picnic
esr roWed down the beach quite a
distance where they enjoyed lunch.
All returned home feeling much re-
freshed for the days outing, and await
the opportunity of again taking part
in another outing somewhat similar.
Those composing the party are as
follows: Misses Carrie Louise and Ade-
laide Yniestra, Julia Anderson and
niece, Katherine Rowland, Mary Went
worth, Fannie Berson, Leona Louns-
berry, and Alpha Anderson.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-30
CHARMING ENTERTAINMENT
FOR BRIDE

One of the loveliest social occasions
of the season was that of last Thurs
day evening. when Misses Julia and
Annie. Mertins entertained in honor
of Miss Helen Bond, whose wedding
to Mr.. Girls Mertins was an event of
Sunday Afternoon, the entertainment
taking place at the home of the Misses
Merlin. 412 East Moreno street.
The home was decorated with
handsome flags and banners represent
ing the co1ors of the Uniter States.
Old Glory hung at the entrance of the
hail. surrounded by a group of young
children, dressed as Daughters of the
Red Cross and in the uniform Of the
Navy.
The hall was decorated with long
banners, carried from one end to the
other, through the whole house the
same patriotic atmosphere pervading
inspiring the hearts of all with the
spirit of the occasion.
The honor guest was seated in a
large arm chair. decorated with flags,
with a small airship which seemed to
be sailing overhead. Here she await
ed the arrival of the guests
On the front porch a stretcher had
been placed filled with many hand
some presents. 1t was later carried
Red Cross uniforms and the boys of
the navy, the Red Cross girls being
Nellie Gonzalez. Emma, Edith and
Beatrice Licata, Kathryn and Eliza
beth Lidsay. Lucille Licata represent
ed Columbia The navy boys were
Warren Bond, Fernando Gonzalez,
Herbert Lindsay, and ]. C. English.
very handsome in their white suits.
Throughout the evening many games
were played.
About eleven o'clock delicious re-
freshments were served. The evening
proved a most charming complaint
to lovely young bride, those present
being Miss Helen Bond, Carolina Mer-
tins, Julia, Martha and Annie Mer-
tins, Emma Licata, Ella p. Bond,
Edna Gonzalez. Eve Cherberg, Eliza
beth Klnmpker, Annie Krone, Rut-
ledge Lindsay, Mrs. VIM. A Band,
Sr, Mrs. Chas. Mertins, Mrs. F. r.
Mertins, Mrs. John English. Mrs. J. c.
Villar, Mrs. Herman Mertins, Mrs.
Manual Gonzalez, Mrs. C. E. Bond,
Mrs. George Villar, Mrs. F. r. Lind
say, Mrs. Floyd E. Durham, Mrs.
Chas. McNabb. Mrs. Chas. Licata.
Mrs. George Mertins, Mrs. r. ]. Ad-
kinson and Mrs George Villar
Prizes of the evening were won by
Mrs. Geo. Villar. first prize. and sec
ond prize by Miss Emma Licata.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-30

Mrs. Chas. Mertins, were quietly
married Sunday afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock at Christ Episcopal church, the
Rev. Melville Johnson performing the
ceremony. The bride was very be-
comingly gowned in flesh georgette
crepe and accessories to match, car
rying a large bouquet of shasta daisies
and fern.
Miss Julia NJ. Merlin, as brides
maid,' was very pretty in white crepe
de chine, hat and schoes to match,
carrying a bouquet Of pink hydrangea
and ferns.
Mr.. c. 2. Pholman acted as best
man..
Mr.. and Mrs. Mertins left on a two
weeks trip TO Jacksonville, Daytona,
Vast Palm Beach and Miami. They
will return by way of ST. Augustine
and Tallahassee.
The brides travelling suit was dark
blue taffeta with hat and shoes to
match. Bride and groom both have
a large number of friends in the city
who wish them much happiness.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-30
ALABAMA PARTY
TO GO FISHING

Registered at the San Carlos hotel
last night was a party from Troy, Ala
bama. the members of which are here
to enjoy the sea breeZes and the fish
ing They are Mr.. and Mrs John
Gamble, Mr.. and Mrs w w Haral-
son, Miss Nellie Murphree and Miss
Helen Sanders.
Messrs Gamble and HARRISON are
both prominent in public life in Ala
bama. the former serving in the state
senate, a manager in the sampafgn OF
Governor Henderson. and is now
candidate for associate member of the
Alabama public service commission.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY
BY Theodosia Garrison
or The Niqilates.


A handful of old men walking down
the village street
In worn, brushed uniforms. their
grey heads high
A faded flag above them, one drum to
lift their feet.
see what passes by.
There's vast crowd swaying, there's
a wild band playing
The streets are full OF marching
men, of tramping cavalry,
Alive and young and straight again,
they ride to greet mate again
The gallant souls, the great souls
that lives eternally.
A handful of old men walking down
the highways?
Nay. we look on heroes that march
among their peers,
The great, glad Companies have
sung from Heavens byways
And come 70 join their own again
across the dusty years.
There are strong hands meeting, there
are staunch hearts greeting
A crying OF remembered names, OF
deeds that shall not die.
A handful of old men?-Nay. my
hear. look well again:
The spirit of America today is
; marching by,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-30
STATE COUNCIL Of.
DEFENSE ISSUES A.
PUBLIC STATEMENT

We desire to call attention to the inn
portance of procuring photographs OF
all war activities in the state. If we
are to have our State represented in
the pictorial history of the war that is
now being compiled by the War Plans
Division of the General Staff, we must
not fail to get pictures of everything
that pertains to the war so far as
Florida is concerned. We appeal to all
public spirited citizens who love their
state. and have pride in it to assist IN
this most worthy undertaking. Photo
graphs with a brief descriptive cap
ton should be sent TO Mr.. II. s. How
ard, executive secretary, state council
OF defense, Gainesville, Fla.
The chairman of the state council,
Prof. p. II. Rolls, has just returned
FROM a very important conference at
Memphis, Tenn.
DR.. Lincoln HUXLEY of Deland. chair
man of the executive committee, has
called a meeting of the committee, Tor
June list at Gainesville, Fla. The ses-
sion will be held in Epworth Hall.
Some fine reports are coming in from
over the state Twenty-four counties
have sent in reports for the last week
and each of them indicate great inter
est in the Red Cross drive for funds.
We want to see Florida go over the
top in this as in other campaigns
When the drive is over we will be glad
to hear from all our county councils
about the work.
The Gadsden county council conduct
ed community sing last Sunday af-
ternoon on the lawn of the court
house and a fine program was rem
dered. The fireman's band assisted in
the music and Judge E. C. Love deliv-
cred a splendid patriotic address. Three
high school pupils delivered four min
ute speeches and altogether this was a
great occasion. Much credit is due the
chairman of the committee. Mrs. Ross
Harris, for this splendid program.
Provost Marshall General Crowder
called upon the state council recently
through the national council. Washing
ton, D. c., to assist in getting to him,
occupatioual cards from this state and
the state council Immediately called
upon all county councils to assist the
local boards in this work. Reports show
that the work is almost complete, only
a few counties delinquent. We have
here to serve and to help win the war
at any price.
The state council of defense desire to
thank the newspaper men throughout
the state for handling our news letters
each week. We appreciate very muchI
their valued assistance.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-30
When Itching Stops

There is one safe, dependable treatment
that relieves itching torture and skin irri.
eation almost instantly and that cleanses
and sootheS the skin.
Ask any druggist for Csc or 81 bottle
of zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you win find that irritations, pimples,
blackheads, eczema, blotches, ringworm
and similar skin troubles will disappear.
A little zemo, the penetrating, satisfy
ing liquid, is all that is needed, for i'll
banishes most skin eruptions and makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy.
The E. w. Rose Co., Cleveland. O.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-30
ESCAMBIA COUNTY WAR WORK
COMMITTEE FORMS CANNING
CENTRE IN PENSACOLA

More than one hundred women at
County Women's Committee on War
Work, at the San Carlos, yesterday
afternoon, and definite plans We're
made for a canning center in Pensacola.
and it was decided also to cooperate
with the war savings committee in
the drive that they are making to raise
one million dollars in Escambia
county.
Miss Helen Carter presided at the
meeting in the absence of Mrs. j. Wal
ter Kehoe.
Miss Carter, who is emergency home
demonstration agent for Escambia
county, said that she was especially
gratified that the first work to be
taken up by the women should be that
of forming a canning center, for snc
felt that there was no other work OF
greater Importance at this time when
the government is in need Of all the
aid the women can give in conserving
the products of the country.
Meetings will be held in the domestic
science room of the Pensacola high
school each Tuesday and Thursday,
LuEOuRH July anu %A15aoNs 49,
first meeting to take place on next
Tuesday morning at 8 80 o'clock, at
which time the work will be launched
which is to mean so much for this
county and for the aid of the govern
ment in the conduct of the war. Miss
Carter, Miss Lonny Landrum, Mrs.
Wilmer Hall, Mrs. Stephen Lee, Mrs.
A. r.. McAllister, Mrs. E. C. Strickland,
Mrs. Walker Willis, Mrs. Sly, Mrs.
Joe Stokes, Mrs. John Borras, head
the canning committee, and Miss Car
ter and Miss Landrum will be assisted
by Miss Grace Address, of Nix, Fla,
one of the splendid girls of Miss
Landrum's class who will assist them
in the canning lessons. Miss Address
will receive a small salary as compen-
sation for her services. Each woman
who attends the meeting of Tuesday,
and it is expected that the attendance
will be very large, is asked to bring
soap, dish towel, dish cloth, one yard
of cheese cloth and an apron.
Each person will pay four cents per
canned, three cents will be charged for
water and solder used in sealing the
vegetables. If vegetables are left to be
canned, three cents viii be charged for
the work. Women may bring their own
vegetables.
When vegetables are donated for any
special cause, 1T is requested that Miss
CSrter be notified i'm time so that She
may call upon Mrs. Kehoe for volun-j
tary- workers from the war work conf
mittee.
Miss Carter state that Miss Landrum,
who is now in the country, would be
present Tuesday to take charge of the
canning The hours for Tuesday and
Thursdays will be s 80 a. m. and 81
p. m.
Following the discussion and explana-I
tions In regard to the canning, Miss
Carter went at some length into the!
plans for the organization as a whole
pointing out the great necessity for
team work, illustrating this with thej
words of Kipling:
1t amt guns, nor armament,
Nor funds that they can pay,
But the close cooperation
That makes them win the day.
1t amt the individuals,
Nor the army as a whole,
But the everlastin' teamwork
OF every bloomin' soul
Miss Carter pointed out the wonder
full results that could be achieved by
this organization of women If thew
would all work together. How. If they
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-30
FOR TIE RED
cRcSs.

May Quina AID Lucille Roberts are
two PATRIOTS young girls who are
deeply interested in Red Cross Work,
and determined to do their part for
their country, they gave very
bright entertainment on Tuesday af-
tcrnoon, netting the sum of two doll
lars FOR the cause.
The entertainment was most origi-
raj rnd pleasing and their audience
thoron ~ enjoyed it. They were as
sisted q number of little girls in
their en.Shborhood.