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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
What Is Going On Tonight

Moving Pictures at the Breed Thea ' ii Rowing Pictures st the Davis Thea Ire. ..di+or,yro Theatre. r I,Aets 'n rRames han Union. No. l37. U; B; q HaSj I' '-'s rsrhsrs' Union meets at ll7 Main Street nY .oAT O H, messs melic,, lh iSd deSge, No. PAS. N. F. o. F. -,eefa in Buckingham MemoT ia6.
 ''' ' sebsauonash Council. No. H. U. or r
 -nesfe Tn Foresters' Hall t-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
THE AUDITORIUM.

Manager Ed Connolly has engag- cd another first class musical comedy entitled The U. s. A. Girls to appear at the Auditorium all next week start ing Monday, Feb. 25, matinee daily. The company will present three com plete shows. changing on Wednesday and Friday. The well known come dians, Mackie and Walker in support of bevy of pretty girls in songs and dances.
 Monday the company will present the, military revue Over the Top" During the action of the comedy, high class vaudeville will be given This company comes highly recom- rsended by the press of Flynn, Mass, as refined and moral. Matinees daily at 215 for ladiea and children. Our excellent feature picture programme win run each day in addition to the musical comedy, including George Walsh in The Pride of New York, a stirring patriotic drama and The Fighting Trail. Each evening pic tures from 6.45 to p. m.: then the musical show and pictures again from 9.15 to 10 ?. m. Matinee, pic lures 2.1s. Mrs1cal show at 31s. Pop lilar prices. -+.-.'
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Buddy Cheeks Sparkling Eyes
 Most Women Can Have
Says Dr. Edwards a ell.Known
 Ohio Physician

Dr. F. M Edwards for IT years treated scores of women for liver and bowel ailments. During these years he gave to his patients prescription made of few well.known vegetable ingredients mixed with olive oil, naming them Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets. You will know them by their olive color.
 These tablets are wonder.workerson the liver and bowels which cause normal action, carrying of the waste and poison ous matter in one's system.
 If you have pale face, sallow look, dull eyes, pimples, coated tongue headaches, a listless, no-good feeling, all out of sorts, inactive bowels, you take one of Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly for q time and note the pleasing results. | Thousands of women as well as men take Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets-the sue. cessful substitute for calomel-now and then just to keep in the pink of condition. 1Oc and 25c per box All druggists
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
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AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich. on the 23d day of Febru- Present-NEIsoN J. AYLLNG. Judge. tween Mary Agnes Grant of Worces- mother of Lucy Grant, a minor. child Town of Griswold. party of the First Amanda L. Langiais, husband and wife; both of Griswold, Conn.,. parties of the Second Part for the adoption of Lacy Grant, minor, by said parties of the Second Part.
 The said agreement having been ex- hibited to said Court for approval, in writing, it is
 Ordered, That the hearing upon the approval of said agreement be. had at the Probate Court Room. in the City of Norwich, in said District, on the 18th day of February. A. D. 1918. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and. that mo- tice of the pendency of said agree ment, and of said hearing for the ap- proval thereof. be given by the pubh- cation 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 re- turn be made to this Court.
 NELSON J. sAYLTNG. Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy of record.
 Attest: HELEN M. DRECHER, feb25d Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
s.eond in Y. M. c. A. Course.

The public of Norwich and vicinity are offered a genuine treat by the io- cal '. Al. c. A on Thursday night February 2sth, when the second con cert in the course of entertainments will be given. .,v
 The Floyd Featherston company viii furnish a musical programme oi high merit.
 Nr. Featherston and his efncient as- sirtauts. the Sipher Sisters, VII glve a nerformance that is not duplicated bv any other combination. It IS dls- tincflv a musical novelty entertain ment of the highest order.
 Al one moment you are listening 10 10 a beautiful mandolin solo, banjo duet. then may follow the marin haphoue. the sleigh bells, the SWISS bells. four hand bells, xylophone' inc mellow and sweet marimba. the Ia , sniiia piano, interspersed here anc there with solos. duets and tr:os or other instruments ranging all the way from boards fresh from the ilmnef nile to the magnificent and de'ighffu orrsn chimes and the melodious mu- eieal classes. Tickets for this course are bn cents and they can be secur- ed at '. M. C. A
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

TO RENT-In Norwich we'll estab- ished grocery business; 30 years in same location. Inquire Bulletin Office.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of Norwich, on the 22d day of Febru- ary, A. D. 1918. Estate of Dennis H, DriscolI, late of Norwich. in said District, deceased.
 Ordered, That the Administratrix cite the creditors of said de- ceased to bring in their claims against said estate within six months from this. date by posting a no. tice to that effect, together 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 same once in a news paper having. a circulation in said Dis trict and make return to this Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge. The above and foregoing is a true copy of record. Attest: HELEN M. DREScHER,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

ed on Jewett City road, Preston. three
 miles from Norwich; good orchard of 80 apple. 20 pear and 20 peach trees,
 1 F story dwelling with 10 rooms, 7 barns, shed. crib, henhouses former ly. known as the Jacob Merklein place.
 Inquire of Abby stanton, R. D. 3.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
WANTED

PETERS HUT--Broad leaf wrap per, Havana filler cigar, introduction price, s~.for 25c.; La Julian shade grown wrapper cigar, 5 for 25c, at Fagans Smoke Shop. feb25d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
WORST WINTER IN YEARS

Snow, wind and extreme cold caused more colds this winter than in past years. Foley's Honey and Tar proved its worth in thousands of homes Men, women and children checked colds and coughs and prevented serious conse- quences from exposure. It clears the passage. heals raw in1amed mem hranes, banishes irritation and tickling throat Mrs. Edward Strevy, R. 37, Clinton, O., says: T think Foley's Honey and Tar the only medicine for coughs and colds and recommend it highly" The Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
An urnent Problem.

Ships for the transportation of food to American soldiers and the nation S Allies constitute an urgent problem for this government, according to the opin- ion voiced by United States Food Ad- ceived by the Connecticut State Coun- ministrator Hoover in a telegram re- cil of Defense, urging rapid enroll ment of shipyard volunteers.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
Celebrated Two Birthdays.

The spirit of Washington's birthday pervaded the household at the She1- tering Arms. Flags, crepe paper and other decorations of red, white and blue were used about the house. An additional feature was the observance of the birthday of Miss Katherine Brennan, one Of the members of the household. She was especially re- mernbered by greetings, gifts, calls, a birthday cake, candy and ice cream.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Winsted.-Winster W. c. T. IT.. has voted to invite the county concention to meet here next June.
 Danbury.-There are now sixty-fve places besides the post office where thrift and war savings stamps may be purchased.
 Bridgeport. With Bridgepsrt's coal famine practically over, delivery of coal in half-ton lots probably win be resumed in a few days.
 Stanford.-Creditors have attackee Stamford's Colonial theatre, a moving picture house, which has been in op- eration for the last five years.
 AnSon;a. County Commissioner Fred Gaylord of Ansonia spent Sat urday and Sunday as the guest of Con- gressman and Mrs. Glynn in Wash ington, D. c.
 Stanford W. c. T '. devotes one afternoon of each week tn Red Cross work and has finished and sent in one hundred and ty-six garments so far.
 Southinston.--The Italian American society of this place is to hold bene- ficial entertainment in Coleman's thea.- tre this week for the Italian soldiers who have been wounded in battle. Waterbury.-William Donnelly, chief Of the special agents or tie New Ha- ven road who has been laid up with injuries sustained by a fall on the ice ir Danbury six weeks ago reported | for work last week.
 Deep River.-Mr. and Mrs. Edward i Randall have announced the enga ge- men1 of their daughter. Miss Mary F. Randall, to John T. Adams. Of New 1 Haven. KIT. Adams is a sergeant in 1 at Camp Stuart, Newport News, Va. | Waterbury. The young men who constitute the Paulist Choir, whicl, sang at, Buckingham nall last even ing, are practically all residents of Chicago, many of them belonging to prominent families of that city. Dur 1 ing their stay in Waterbury they wer= guests in a number of Waterbury homes.
 Hartford.-Miss Ida F. Butler, who as chairman of the local Red Cross work has been achieving a complete success, bade goodby to nurses and other friends at Q meeting held in the chapel of the Old Peoples Home last week Nurses from the Hartford hos pital and St. Francis hospial an( others were present to the number oi nearly 175.
 Danbury. - Local billiardists are looking forward with eagerness to the match games to be held at the Dan.
 bury club tonight (Monday) wheI
 Robert Stone, of Waterbury, pocke
 billiard champion of the state, vii
 meet pr. H. W. Hawley, of this city 1T
 two Hotpoint games, one of pocke
 billiards and the other of 14.s balk.
 line billiards. The events will b,
 held for the benefit of the local funt
 for the American Billiard Players am
 bulance fund. Following the game! Mir. Stone will give an exhibition O
 fancy shots.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT
 IN WEST HARTFORD
Arstur Upton. s7, of Greenfield, Mass,
 the Victim.

NcE Britain. Conn, Feb. e4-Ar- thur Upton, 37. of Greenfield, Mass, was killed early today near Corbin's Corner in West Hartford when an au- tpmobfle in which he and c. H. Nor wayfi of Plainville, were driving. slddded down an embaniz1nent and ov- erturTied Upton's skull was fractured and lie died soon afterwards at the hospital Norway escaped serious Injury. Both men were chauffeurs hndwere using a car belonging to Mrs
 Charles S. flanders of this city, by whom Norway was employed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

A bad break in the water main at the corner of Mediterranean lane and East Town street has wasted much water, dug dangerous hole in the road and worn a gully along the side walk. Another break is near the mar ket on Town street,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
s.Is By Broker Moran.

7.hrourh the agency of John A Mo ~.r real estate broker. John Q. Peck ham has sold to Ralph Divito the two snsrtrnent house located N lzS NC, KinIey avenue at the corner or broau ztnset. MT. Divito makes the purcnase a.I uurely investment basis.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
Patriotic Exercises.
Letters to Soldiers and Sailors.

Games and a good time were enjoy ed Friday evening by members of the Endeavor society at the First Congre- gational chapel. During the evening letters were written to the nine sol- dier and sailor boys, members of the society, each one present having a share in the letters. Peanuts wrapped in paper napkins of red, white and blue and apples were served as refresh mentS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

Word comes from Quonochontaug, R. l.. that huge cakes of ice drifting down have injured property along the beach. Two boats have been destroyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
TAFFY vs. EP1TAFFY.5

For 2. little honest taffy confess I have weakness: But wouldn't give 9 solitary red For whole reams of epitaffy. Writ in penetentia1 meekness, on a monumental tombstone, when I'm
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

NpTICE.-All creditors of said de- ceased are hereby notified to present their claims against said estate to the undersigned at IS Arnold St., Norwich, Conn, within the time limited in the above and foregoing order.
 BRIDGET E. -DRISCOIL
 fnSr4 A5r ie4r o%-i
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

At Scotland Road hall there was a session of the Sunday school and a Christian Endeavor service Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

Miss Jane Davies of Tufts college, Mass, cameSSaturday to spend few few weeks with her aunt, Miss Cath erine r. Crocker, of Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

On her way from Hartford to New York Mrs. E. M. Holmes spent few days with friends uptown.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
Heard and Seen.

c. A. Burnham of West Town street spent last week at his home in Wor- cester, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

A Masonic lodge is said to have been formed on a transport within the last few weeks, under dispensation issued
 by the Grand Lodge of New York. and the lodge was opened, officers elected and installed when the transuort reached the danger zone of the German U-boats.
 Only in Japan has the value of wrestling been universally recoenized. and the result is that the average Japanese physique is unrivaled for power, agility and the internal health that so largely depends on the vital ity and balanced development of the inner muscles of the lower parts of the body.
 A sample of starch made from the Indian sweet potato Qpomoea batatas) has been favorably reported on by a firm in Hull. England, which states: At the present time such a product would sell very readily in Great Brit ain for industrial purposes, provided the food controller would allow it to be used.''
 A very successful oyster season has closed in New Zealand, there having been about 10000 sacks of oysters taken from the different beds about the island, of which 1O,S45 sacks were from the beds under the control of the New Zealand government, the re- mainder being taken from the For veaux Strait oyster beds, which are not under the supervision of the New Zealand government.
 MT. Serre suggests that the esy3fj vation; of Palma. Christi for castor oil would not only prove of great ad- vantage to growers in Trinidad, but would also be of great help to the Allies along the various battle fronts, and that the Palma Christi could, in cidentally, be planted where it would form useful temporary shade for young cocoa and cocoanut trees. He mentions that one of the chief fer tilizers used in Bermuda consists of
 castor-oil cake imported from the l United States at "a rather high cost,
 while throughout those islands Palma Christi grows wild.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

MT. and Mrs. Fred Webb of Worces- ter, Mass, were guests the last of the week of Mrs. Mary Webb of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
A MOTHERS DAY.

Little gleams of sunshine, running
 through the gray, Little bits of happiness in busy day, Here a thought of kindness-theres a
 deed of love- Over all.the Joy and Peace of the
 God above. Don't say life is gloomy" but look
 up and smile. For the Joy of Loving makes it all
 worth while. Susie J. Moon, in March Nautilus.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
LosT ANp HOUND

LOST-Between Preston City and Franklin Square, Thursday, auto top cover Finder notify N. H. Howe. Pres ton City. Tel feb25d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

Today and Tuesday the Breed will present another banner double bill headed by William Duncan and Carroll Holloway in "The Tenderfoot-" This Is a picturization of Alfred Henry Lewis famous Wolfville stories and is rated as the best story by that widely read writer The picture was produced by Albert F. Smith and he has endeavored to give the photoplay every element which went to make the Lewis stories the masterpieces they are. All the humor has been re- tained, the titles being the works of the author himself Consequently, none of the philosophy and quaint hurnor that made the characters of sWolfville" such welcome companions will be lost in the screen adoption of the story.
 Flankiyn Farnum and Brownie Vernon will also be shown In "A Story1ny Knight" a five part Ameri- can drama of mystery and romance. and the latest war news in the Hearst -Pathe Weekly completes the bill for today. and Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

Skz8ord>-Hhe RDcsmeadow Help fui circle has presented Stafford Red .croEs tan dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
FOR SALE
FOR SALE

Two and one half (21-2) 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., 1918-02-25
BREED THEATRE.

Biu Banner Double Bill Today ard Tuesday-Willian Duncan and Carol Holloway in "The Tender foot" and Franklvn Farnun and Brownie Vernon in "A Stormy Knight" Features.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
FOR SALE

The Homestead of the late Hiram Cook, Al Park street, junction of Cliff street. A very choice proposition. All Furniture in House included in sale. For full particulars inquire of
 JOHN A. MORAN
 Real Estate Broker Frankiina Square Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE CONCERNING THE EXAM NATION FOR TESTERS OF
 MILK AND- CREAM

. VT HHzAA zA4NO NINEAAMs
 In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 221 of the Public Acts of 1917, notice is hereby given that examina- : tlons of persons who may engage in testing any milk or cream to be sold to the public on the basis of butter fat content, will be held Tuesday, March 5. 1918: at II a. m.. at the Connecticut Haven, and at the Division of Dairy Hus'bandry, Connecticut Agricultural College, Storrs. Detailed information will be supplied by. addressing the Dairy and Food Commissioner, State Capitol, Hartford.
 THOMAS HOLT,
 Dairy and Food Commissioner.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

WANTED-At once, good general blacksmith; steady work and good wages. Apply Scott & Clark Corpora tion. nov25l
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
Rooms To Rent

On or about March list, the rooming house at s4 Franklin Street will be open for business, thoroughly reno- vated and newly furnished. All mod ern improvements.
 Arrangements for rooms can be made at either Columbian or Lenox House.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
NORWICH TOWN
Guests Bring Garments to Social at Sterry Home-c. E. Society Sends Letters to Soldier and Sailor Mem bers-city Water Wasted Because of Burst Mains. ~

One of the pleasantest gatherings of tho winter was that of Friday after noon at the home of lIr. and Mrs. F.. E. Sterry on Lee avenue. Members of the First Congregational parish to the number of 35 came at 8 o'clock, each bringing one or more garments. until one room was well filled with coats, suits, dresses, underwear, shoes, hats and gloves. More than a full barrel will be sent to F. J. Workings school in Lexington, Ky.
 Martha Washington in rose silk, lace kerchief, mob cap and apron. and George Washington in wig, lowered waistcoat, knee brooches and low shoes received their full share of attention. Guesses were made and prizes won on the number of cherries in a jar; fratchets were pinned to the tree trunk and at the close of the afternoon Mrs. Stery was assisted by George and
 Martha Washington, Misses Phoebe Lathrop, Esther Heath, Helen Avery
 Ruth Eccleston and Florence Sterry in l the serving of tea, cocoa and delicious
 cakes and waters.
 l Patriotic Exercises.
 | Pupils of the four rooms of West | Town street school gathered in the
 senior room Friday afternoon fol Washington's birthday exercises There were songs by the differen'
 grades, poems, recitations and quota, tions of a patriotic nature. A salute to the flag preceded the closing mum. | Der, The Star Spangled Banner4
 Miss Shugrue substituted in Mis-
 Reardon's room during Friday after noon. The pupils in the upper grade! | x,itb their tea chers are planninE t( see the war films at Davis theatre
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

TO RENT-Tenement of six rooms, IS Washington St; tenement of seven rooms, 30S Central Aye. Phone 1S6T-5. r feb25d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-A brown mare, age 8, 1200 pounds; bay horse, age g, i200; a Morgan horse, age s, 110u; a buck skin pony, age T. SU0, has all the gaits to a saddle, is broken to harness, safe for anyone to ride or drive; will sell for half what they are worth. Mur- phy Brothers Stable, Willimantic.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
TO RENT

TO RENT-Basement tenement of four rooms, with gas and electricity, at 47 Eighth St. Inquire on premises.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

WANTED-In or near Danielson, place caring for children, or other such. occupation. Tel. 244-4, Danielson.
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Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25
WANTED
WANTED

Ten n,achinists, 2 waitresses, 2 farm hands, 10 wood choppers, 6 tooImakers, IS general nousework girls, 34 labor. CTS.
 FREE EMPLOYMENT BUREAU
 Central Blda. Geo. L. chesbro. Mgr.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

WANTED-To buy raw furs; pay best prices. Thayer Bldg. Rocrl lO6. H. J. Y urman. Phone 130l-4. noP15d
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

WANTED-1o,oo 900 hens and chickens, at once; highest prices paid by Joseph Hochherg. 1S1 Main st., Willimantic. Tel 147-13. jan2Sd
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

TO RENT-Small tenement on West IoWn St. Inquire at 163 West Town St.. of Telephone S1S-e feb1SMWS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-25

WANTED = Raw furs, at H. A. Heebner's, Water St.. every. Thursday. A C. Bennett noV12d
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-27
IN MISERY
FOR YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She
Was Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Oskaloosa, Iowa. For years I was
simply in misery from q weakness and
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-02-27
SAYS ACID STOMACH
CAUSES INDIGESTION
Excess of hydrochloric acid
sours the food and forms
gases

Lndigested food DELAYED i'm the xtom-
ach decays, or rather. ferments tho
same as food left in the open air. saws
a noted authority. He also tells Us that
Indigestion IS caused BY H-yper-acidity.
meaning. there IS an excess of hyro-
chloric acid in the stomach which pre-
vents complete digestion and starts
food fermentation. Thus everything
eaten sours in the stomach much like
garbage sours i'm 2 can, forming acrid
fluids and gases which initiate the stom-
ach like a toy balloon. Then We feel a
heavy, lumpy misery in the chest, We
belch UP gas. we eructate sour food or
have heartburn. fatulence. w~ster-brash
or nausea.
He tells US to lay aside all digestive
aids sud instead. get from sny psar-
macy four ounces Of Jad Salts and take
a tablespoonful in a glass of water be-
fore breakfast and drink while 1t is
enervesclng, and furthermore. to con-
tinue this for a week. While relief FOL
lows the first dose. It IS important to
neutralize the acidity, remove the gas
making mass. start the liver. stimulate
the kidneys and thus m a free
flow of pure digestive juices.
Jad Salts is inexpensive and is made
from the acid Of grapes and lemon
juice. combined with lithia and sodium
phosphate. This harmless salts - used
by thousands Of people for stomach
trouble with excellent results.-Adv.