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Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
tHUMOR OF THE DAY

'1s he fonest?"
 'T think he must be. I haven't heard him bragging about it"-De- troit Free Press.
 Wif-The paper says that nftrates are higher.
 Hub-What do we care? We never telegraph anywhere.-C Chicago He1ald. She-I can see you've made up your mind to stay in.
 He-And it's plain you've made up your face to go out.-CasseiTs Satur- day Journal.
 Waiter The customers are com- plyaining that the coffee tastes like mud.
 Chef-Thats ali right Tell them it was ground this morning.-Tid- Bits.
 'Edith says she would rather dance than eat"
 Well she'n ind plenty of men who would rather sign a dance programme than a dinner check."-Boston Tran script.
 Eaye you auy geniuses in this
 T don't recall but one just now" Poet, painter or musician ?' '.No. He's g chap who contrfves to stay illuminated week in and week out despite the fact that this town is dry.--Brmingham Age-Herald. Instructor in Elementary Naval Class, Boston, U. S. A.-Now, will one of you young gentlemen tell me what a pinnacle is? Freshwa4er Student From Chi- cage, U.i S. A--A pinnacle is little shell fish that attaches itself to a ship below the water 1ine-Christian Science Monitor.
 Have you been following this trial?' "Yes"
 "Is the defendant as beautiful as they say?"
 Well she is beautifui enough to be acquitted. If you mean to ask if she is beautiful enough for vaudeville, T dunno. o."-Kansas City Journal T suppose when you were a boy. grandpa, people weren't bothered so | much about the cost of living" 'No, my father could go out and shoot a wild turkey for Thanksgiv- | ing'' '"That was fine" | ~Sdu, remember he was always kicking about the cost of powder and l shotS-Louisville Courier Journal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Lebanon. within and for the District of Lebanon, on the 23d day of Janu- arv. 1918.
 Present - ALBERT G. KNEELAND, Judge.
 Estate of Edwin L. Danielson, late of Lebanon. in said District, deceased. David W. Pitcher of Lebanon, Admin istrator.'
 Ordered. That six months from the date hereof be. and the same are. um- ited and allowed flor the creditors to bring in their claims against said es- tate, and the Administrator is directed to give public notice to the creditors of said estate to bring in their claims within said time allowed. by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post nearest the place where the de- ceased last dwe1t. within the same ] Town, and by publishing the same once | in some newspaper having a circu1a- ton in said Probate District. and re- Pturn make to this Court of the notice given.
 Attest:
 N. ALBERT G. KNEELAND. 1an2Sd Judge. |
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
POETRY
A MOTHER.

l feel so lonely in my little rocm-
 NO sound but murmuring echoes
 from below;
 On towering heights the sunlit golden
 skies,
 And in the valley singing rfvuiez Now slowly rise before unseetng eyes
 D1m. floating visionS-dear beloved Fadn would I hold them to my yearn-
 But 10! they come and-taunt me
 and they go.
 Oh. hushed memories of bygure dxys4
 oT care-free laughter and of silent Of hessting pleasures. hoia n1usavs
 Long nights of anguish -broyanA Ye living shadows beckoning from
 Like hsby emhsems of forsotten Childhood and youth and strength and love and life Enshrouded in the sorrow of the years!
 The years! And then my sptrat calls What sulbstle presence makes my soul unbend? The shadows vanish. and from distant Come snS words oeds of trust that fort4fy My aching mother heart to life anew; Forsooth yet-who so quickly wou1d And xiii the fires of democraeyz give my au-tkat tyranny may l-Jacdues Back. in the Atlants Ccnsd- tuition.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Here is a dainty combination of La dies Waist Pattern 2321 and Ladies' skirt Pattern 2319. In dark blue serge with trimming of gray braid this will make pretty and also practical dress. With blue wool velours, black braid could be used. For a smart dressy gown. one could have satin or crepe, or gabardine with fur trimming.
 sizes: 34, 36. 38, 40. 42. A and 46 inches. bust measure. The skirt is cut in seven sizes: 22. "A. 26. 2S, 30. 32 and S4 inches, waist measure It will require entire dress for a S6-inch size. The skirt. measures about ? 5S yards at the foot.
 This illustration calls for TWO sep arSte patterns,) which will be mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents for EACH patterns, in silver or stamps
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept. Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

o1 Monday "Wednesday and Thurs day the Breed will present Viola Dana fir the seven act Metro special produc- ;iol 5e luxe. ''Riue JearG" This is a tremendous screen production: f iG far out ot the ordinary a-d eclipens tha best the stage has nvI' done Tr e Viola Dana crowns all Ter pretinus efforts and teecles tie zenith of her cs reer, and h>cornes -tha greatest r'o- linn picture actress er thc ecra1r. 'yhe pictu-e is not. onlv ap indiY;dual tri- umph for Inc star hut aG prodiIc- tin- it ranks at the ton of inc list "Eius Jeans" as a stage production. vas tremendous success. and was krtru as the 9reatest repeating nlaN of sts time. II is production that has .'s- sbsolute guarantee nf.tte mar- sveme1t to he even greater than it esiu-s an5 any promise riadn in its behalf vii more than be made good at the performances.
 cih"- pictures on the bill irc'ude trs Fesrst -PstI1e news and funny co-,edv entitled "plai1s ard Pajarass' coupietes the bill. Four shows Mon day at 1.S0. 3.15. e.S0 ard s.3n. The rriceS during this enga cement will he mattress 15 cents and evenings 2t cents. These pr:ccs include war tax
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Ladies' Waist Pattern 2s0S and Ladies Skirt Pattern 2291. The waist of linen satin or crepe and the skirt of serge duvetyn Jersey cloth, broadcloth shepherd check or plaid suiting.
 The waist pattern is cut in sever sizes: 34. S6, 3S. 40. AZ, A and 46 inches of 36-inch material for a medium size The skirt is cut in seven sizes: g, 24 26, 2S, 30, 32 and 34 inches. wais' measure. Size "A requires yards oi 44-inch material. It measures about 21z yards at the foot.
 This illustration calls for TWO sep. arate patterns, which will be mailed to any address on receipt fo 10 cents for EACH pattern in silver or stamps
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
FIVE U. S. INFANTRYMEN
 WOUNDED IN ACTION
Corporal Sebastian Milardo of Middle
 town Died of Meningitis.

Washington, Jan. 27.-General Per shing reported the wounding in action of five infantrymen of the expedition ary forces. No details of the fight were given.
 Private Bergard Gorski, Chicago, was severely wounded: First Sergeant Lee Hacker, Manchester, Ky, moderately wounded. and the following slightly wounded: Corporal Willie Carpenter Mangum, Okla, and Privates Earl Bal lard, Kannapolis, N. C.: Casper A Schwab, Harlan, Iowa. Carpenter was wounded January 9; the others Jan- uary 21.
 The following deaths from natural causes were reported: Sergeant Joseph M. Ellis, pneumo- mia, Nortonville, Kas. Corporal Sebastiano Milardo menin- gitis, Middletown, Conn. Cadet Richard W. Blair. pneumonia New York city. Privates William H. Crook, pneu ] monia, Ontario, Calf; Angelo Franco pneumonia, San Francisco; and Sam. 1 uel K. finders, scarlet fever, Norris 1 town, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
Notice To Personal Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given to all persons liable to pay the Personal Tax in the Town of Preston that I have war rant to levy and collect the Personal Taxes payable Feb. 1st, 1918. each of such persons being ssessed the sum of two dollars as his. Personal Tax, and for the purpose of collecting the same shall be at the store in Hallville Wednesday. Feb. 6, from II a. m. to 1 p. m.; and on same day at Mansfield S store, Poquetanuck, from 1.30 to 2.SO p. m; Feb. T, at Norwich State Hos pital, from Il a. m to 1 p. n., and at any other times at my home in Preston City on all week days during the month of February. 1918.
 All persons neglecting to pay this tax during the month of February 1918, will be proceeded against and prosecuted as the laws of the State direct
 Dated at Preston, Conn, this Jan 21st 1918.
 B. F. BENTLEY, Collector.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Tor today and Wednesday this week this popular theatre will offer photcpiay bill of unusual excellence. Inc feature attraction is Elsie Fergu sor. the delightful Aircraft star, in Pose Of the World a six-part pro- du~tion. Staged with infinite care and sr..stie skill hy that most artistic of directors, Nlaurlce Tourneur. Rose of ths Wor;dT promises to live in finn annals es .an exouisitelY developed and dainty production. breathing an at- 'mosphe-e- .ot sllspense and romance. vibrant v;.h thrills, and one of the best vehicles yet seIerted for the cx- pio.tation, of E sic rergnson's fine emotional talents. The other feature is Roy Stewart, the Triangle western star. h The Medicine Man" a five lpSrt drama of the western mining cs ulps. and one of the best thrills pro- ducsd by the company. Anim2t ed weekly. with the latest world n-ws completes, the hill. Four shows to- ds... ss i.30. SIS, s and s n. m. Cioe- eti ail day tomorrow Don't miss t''is great picture bin. No other in the city can compare with it.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
TRAIN AFIRE BETWEEN
 BERLIN AND MUNICH
Ten Persons Were Killed and Fifty
 Were Injured.

Amsterdam, Jan 27. - An express train while running between Berlin and Munich, Bavaria, caught fire at Schleissheim, six miles north of Mu- nich, as the result of an, explosion of Q bottle of benzine, says the Saturday edition of the Vossische Zeitun% if Berlin. Ten persons were killed g al fifty were injured
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
What l. Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Davis Thea Moving Pictures at the Auditorium Moving Pictures at the Breed Thea Ire. s.-
 Norwich Rife Club meets at the Arnory. in odd Fellows Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
BRETHREN.

'1nasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these My brethren, ye have done it unto Me-  Huddled in the leafiess trees,
 StoTm-swept and foriorn. Little Sparrows doze and freeze
 Till the cheerless morn. For what Of any food is there
 When the sheeted white Of the snows Is laid above
 All the earth at night? Yet know one window ledge
 Where. in dfrest need. Little winged souls may find
 Scattered crumbs and seed. And when breaks the cold white day,
 Comes a twittering sound Where the sparrows c11frp, ~Hooray,
 See what we have found!~ M. E. Buhler, in the New York Sun.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
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.>19th 1918.
 FRED c. PROTHERO.
 JAMES c. ,FITzP.ATRICK,
 JEREMIAH J. DONOVAN,
 Beard of Relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Anti-military propaganda on large scale in Sweden is reported by a Stockholm newspaper. Workmen's and soldiers councils on the Russian mod : el have been formed by civilians, who have tried to force soldiers to join their meetings by threats.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
AUDITORIUM.

reasy's Special Programme, "All For Husband" Fox Super Feature. "-he Fighting TraiI,' Great West ern Picture, and Dustin Farnum in "The spyp-Four Shows Today, 1.3o, 3, e.so, a.so.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Fl. Wales Lines Co, of Meri- den, has issued it's annual handbook far the year 1918 and as usual it is compendium of useful information as well as handy vest pocket memo randum.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
FEsTlviTY IN BERLIN AT -
 . BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
or Frederick the Great ard Emperor William.

Amsterdam. Jan. 27.-At festivity held today in Berlin in celebration Cf the birthdays of Frederick the Great E'orn January z4, 171a) and Emneror William (Born January 27. 1s59) Privy Councillor William Waldeyer, mem Ter of the Prussian Academy of Sci epces. said he regretted there is no academic expression strong, enough to s.ig1natize President Wilson's prs sumption and untruthfulness."
 hr. Wilson, he said, wanted Ger many to lose all she had won in fifty years -.-..-- ---L
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

k,Nednesday is one of the best this fWilliam Fox star has done.
 See The Spy, and after you have witnessed this greatest modern pie ture of the great war you will ask yourself, Do I ,kEow my neighbour
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
WILLIAM A. WILCOX
FARM SPECIALIST fl West Broad Street, Rooms and 2 WESTERLY. R. |.
 Telephone 2365

FOR SALE.
 Cottage Houses, Tenement and Busi- ness Blocks, Building Lots, all in oe- sira5le locations List your property if you care to sell or rene, as l have a number of people looking tor real es. tate investments. F~
 WILLIAM F. HILL. Real Estate and Insurance. itoOm A03. Thzyer Bldg.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
DAVIS THEATRE.

Four Shows Today at 1.2o. 3.15, and g ?. m.-TWo Extraordinary Fea- lures. Elsie Ferguson in "Rose of the World" ard Roy Stewart in -The Medicine Man'-The Best Show in Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

An exchange message from Am sterdam says that the kaiser is now reading the proofs of a book to be published shortly containing all the speeches he has delivered during the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

An Argentine transport, Pimento. which was bringing an economic mis- sion to the United States, ran ashore in storm Saturday evening. An on board were rescued by means of a brooches buoy.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE

The Board of Relief of the Town of Salem Conn.,, will meet at the Town Hall in said Town on Feb. 1st, 11th and goth, from 10 o'clock a. m. to 4 o'clock D. m.. 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 Salem, Conn, Jan. 24th, 1918.
 RAY A. ELEVEN,
 = HENRY P DEWOLF,
 -. CARL H. ROGERS,
 Board of Relief.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
SALE HORSES

nave 20 Horses that want to dispose ef right away. Nine of them are ;,h 1,g from Ws Sod to 200 lbs Come m1ti snd see them.
 ELMER R. PIERsoN. Te. s36-3. mayt4d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
FOR SALE

J. c. wITTER ............ Auctioneer
 Office and Salesrooms, No. 42 Main
 Street. Danielson. Connecticut
 PUBLIC SALE
 AT THE
 SUNSET HILL FARM
 have been engaged to conduct for MT. James Bacon, proprietor of the above mentioned farm. a complete clearance sale of his farming equip ment, partially described in the fol- lowing limited space, on
 MONDAY, FEB. {, 1918.
 at 10 o'clock a. m., as follows:
 15-HEAD OF CATTLE-15
 No 1, large pure blood Holstein COW <due this month) No. 2, Ayrshire COW (just freshened and big milker); No. ly freshened); No. 4, black heifer (new much and a good producer); No. 5, small black COW (the 1S-quart kind, and due Feb. 1st.);' No. 6. Dutch Belt brindle heifer (due this month); No. 8, fresh Holstein {with second calf) No g, black and white heifer (should have second calf by side by date, of sale)
 
 dropped her fourth calf; No. Ii. a handsome pure blood Ayrshire bull Duke of Sunset, by Lord Hamilton, dam Queen of Sunset Hill, from Way side Farm) No. 12, a nine months old Chine months old); these two heifers are by a pure blood Ayrshire bull; Nos. IA and 15 are Dutch Belt and Holstein yearlings. HORSES AND COLTS
 One pair of medium age gray horses la genuine farm team and the kind one black mare (the kind that every body likes. eight years old and will weigh 1900 or 1900 lbs); one white nose bay lilly Ga round turned mare she will be two years old on April 24th) one handsome chestnut colt (seven months old, by Wick's impc rted Percheron stallion Loriston). This colt exhibited over all competitors. WAGONS, IMPLEMENTS, HAY One Mccormick corn harvester (used two seasons), one Galloway spreader one tip cart, one heavy western gear (nearly new). several harrows and ! cultivators. one dandy one-horse bot sled one 45gallon caldron. one pair ot practically new ball names team har. nesses (the best money could buy1 ] and lot of odd collars, straps. etc. One lot Of bright corn fodder cu' for silage and one mow of first clas. stock hay.
 STATEMENT BY MIR. BACON i I wish to state at the close of th1. 1 bill that I have interests outside o. 1 the state which are obligatory to m, i being Absent greater part of the tim, and am holding this sale preparator, l to renting my farm. which was orig inal1y known as the Butts place, twt miles from Dayville, Ct.. on the roai leading to Ponrfret Landing. near Cot l tons Bridge.
 Terms of sale will be 10 per cent deposit of the purchase price on cattl l or articles left to be called for at ; later date. and cash on all good moved on the date of sale. l If stormy, the sale will occur tn | first fair day after A caterer will b. ] in attendance.
 i JAMES BACON. i R. F. D. 1, Kfllfngly. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Miss Virginia Pearson's latest pho topiay, All For a Husband. to be shown
 [ at the Auditorium theatre today and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

AT A. COURT OF PROBATE HELD
 at Norwich, within and flor the District
 of Norwich; on the 18th day of Janu-
 PresentLNELSON J. AYJTNG. Judge. Estate of Chester W. Barnes, late of
 Norwich. in said District deceased. Lena B. Barnes of Norwich, Conn, appeared in Court and filed a petition praying, for the reasons therein set forth, that administration be granted upon the. estate of said deceased. all
 Whereupon. It Is Ordered. That said
 petition, be heard and determined at Norwich. in said District. on the list day of February. A. D. 1918. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice of the pendency of said petition, and of said hearing thereon. be given by the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation iy said District, at least three days prior | to the date of said hearing, and that i return be made to this Court.
 | NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. The above and foregoing is true copy of record.
 Attest: HELEN M. DREscHER. jan2Sd Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Managers of Melbourne business es- iablishmelts describe the Christmas trade es. phenomenal.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Professor Waldeyer was a delegate to tine convention of the American As- Fociation for the Advancement of Science held in New York in Decem- her, 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
BREED THEATRE.

Viola Dana in The Special Prcdue- ton De Luxe. "5iue Jeans" Fea. tUre Today. Wednesday and Thurs dav-Four- Shows Today, at 1.3o s.15, e.5o and s.3o.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

WHEN YOU WANT 1o put your bus mess before Iie pupllc. there is no medium better than through the ad. Vertlsing coiunlns e Tse Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Les Nouvel1es of Maastricht reports that the Germans are dismantling the massive bronze doors which form the entrance to the Palais de Ia Bourse at Brussels. with the object of trans. porting them to Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

It is announced by the weser Zei- tung that Lei6tenant-General Groner, the former director of the war board has been appointed commander of an army corps.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

M Pashitch, Serbian prime minis ter, has returned to Corfu.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Proposals are to be submitted to inc lower chamber of the Saxon Diet for altering the composition of the UpDer Chamber by the creation of 12 new seats, 10 to be allotted to representa- tives of industry and comsnerce and two to the representatives of trades and professions.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
LEGAL NOTICES.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich on the 26th day of Janu- ary A. D. 1918.
 NELSON J. AYLING. Judge.
 Estate of Emily H. Barnes, late of
 Lena B. Barnes of Norwich. Conn, appeared in Court and filed petition praying. for the reasons therein set forth, that administration be granted upon the estate of said deceased, al- legged to be intestate.
 Whereupon, It Is Ordered, That said petition be heard and determined at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich in said District, on the 1st day of February, A. D. 1913. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and. that notice of the tendency of said petition, and of said hearing thereon. be given by the publication of this order one time in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, at least three days prior to the date of said hearing. and that return be made to this Court
 NELSON J, AYLING. Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: HELEN M. DRESCEIER.
 jan2Sd Clerk
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

A monster demonstration in honor of the success of the pourparies with Germany took place in Petrograd on Sunday. The demonstration began at 10 o'clock in the morning and lasted until in the afternoon. Several hun : dred thousand people took part.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
LOST AND FOUND

initials J. J. W. inscribed thereon. Re- ward. Return to Room ses. Thayer Building. jan2Sd
 LOST-SatuSday afternoon, in wcin- ity of Franklin Square, pocketbook containing sum of money. Finder please leave at Wel1er's Store, Taft vile. and receive reward. janzSd
 LOST-Srayed from home, white bird dog with tan spots. answers to name of Nose; license tag 55O60. Noti- by George Egli. Baltic. Ct. and receive reward. ian2Sd
 LOST-On Main St. or on Franklin Square, Saturday night, mans wrist watch. Leave at Otis Library and re- ceive reYard 'anasd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

According to the Osserva4ore Rnr- ano, there is no foundation for the lat. est statements published in Paris con corning M. Caillauxs alleged relations with the Vatican while in Rome and the American Embassy there formally denies knowledge oe the author of these statements.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

Search has been made at the offices of the Compton de Capitalization et Disponibilite Industrie1le ct Comrner- ciale, in the Rue Louvofs, Paris where, it was suspected a number. of persons were engaged in illegal traf fic of iron and steel. Some arrests were made.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
FOR SALE

Two and one-half c 1-2) story house, two CD tenements; lot 60x120: plenty room for a garage. Finely located at No. 47 Pearl Street, Norwich. WE'LL RENTED.
 A. M. AVERY, 52 Broadway
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

FOR SALE-Maxwel1 roadster, late 1916 model, overhauled and guaran- teed. This powerful and economical car is a bargain at $350. The Frisbie- Mccormick Co.,. 52 Shetucket St.
 nov12d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
FOR SALE

FOR9SALE-Bay horse. weighs 1O50 lbs, good age and fair driver, suitable ! Tor most any kind of light work, price $50. A. J. Bennett, Vergason ii.ll,
 NorWich Town. Ct jan2Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28
FREDERICK T. BUNCE Piano uner

Phone s3s-2 z cIairmount Ave.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

J. c. WITTER ............ AuctioneeT Office and Salesrooms, No. Az Main
 Street. Danielson, Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

WANTED-By man and wife two or three neatly furnished, rooms for light housekeeping. c. E. Phelps, 10 Church St. jan26d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

FOR SALE-Maxwell touring, 1916 model. in good condition, $225. The Frisbie- Mccormick O., 52 shetucket St. noY12d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-28

lroryton.-There is not great deal of fishing through the ice as it is some work to cut holes through twenty. eight inches of ice.