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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Naugatuek. y Naugatuck winsted
and Torrington were selected to fur
Dish Christmas delicacies for the SOL
Hers doing guard duty and fire patrols
Along the New York waterfront.
Essex.-It is reported that the
Guilford-Chester Water company is
soon to raise its rates to the patrons
in this locality. The project is meet
ing with considerable opposition.
Deep River.-Turkeys at rs cents a
pound are quite luxury, but one of
the farmers in town made a number
Of sales at that. With a decline of Ia
per cent. from THANKSGIVING in the
markets, it was some war price.
MiddIetown.-The usual New Years
entertainment of the B. P. o. Elks will
not be held owing to the prevalence Of
illness and in compliance with the re-
quest of Health Officer DR.. T. P
Walsh that public GATHERINGS be dis.
Outraged at this time.
Hartford.@Cornelius Quirk. 81 g
member of the Hartford fire depart.
ment stationed with Engine company
No. for the past two years, died al
his home, No. 377 Franklin avenue
last week. He was taken i'll with in.
hnenza about 10 days before.
East Hartford. - Two of the loca'
mills made Christmas gifts to theil
employees in the form of money. The
Taylor-Atkins Paper company, which
employs about 225, including men an6
women, gave each married empAcye $1(
and the others IS each. The tu4a
amount given was s1,s75. All WHIT
have been in the employ of the com.
pany three months received the gifts
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

FOR SALE-Medium sized safe. In
quire Louis D. Ward, 80 Water st.
dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

FOR SALE-A few oak sled runners,
6xS Y, price So per set. 1046-12. dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
HUMoR OF THE DAY

pat here's the dollar I borrowed
Of We last wake"
"Bedad. Mike. I'd forgot all about
it." . s.
och, why the divil didn't 70 say
so?"-Boston Transcript.
Better cut out that first song Of
yours. Two acts have used it al
ready"
Bah, I'll show EN- how it ought
to be sung" said the vaudeville artist.
Louisville Courier-J ournaL
Mrs. Nicker-Mrs. Gabbalot's con-
versation is very diverting. under
stand.
Mrs. Nocker-oh, indeed, Il is; she
gets switched off her subject every
minute or so.-Indianapolis Star.
Crawford-Your wife must be sentt-
mental to have kept the old love let
tiers you wrote her before marriage.
Crawshaw-That isn't the reason.
She reads them to me whenever she
gets angry.-People's Homo Journal.
do you think could see Mr.. Wom-
bat any time soonT'
81 don't know. He's pretty busy"
81 know he is. I can hear him tell
ing funny stories to an appreciative
audience. But why not let me join
the crowd ?"-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal
Judge-You say this man was at the
performance last night AMI that he
took aim and fired an egg at you?
Actor--Yes, Your Honor.
Judge-And was it bad?
| Actor-The egs was, Your Honor,
but the aim was ilot.-Yonkers States
man.
| Cactus Cal-That there new minis
ter of our'n. amt no tenderfoot. See
he's usin his left hand Ter shake
hands with tn members of his con-
gregation.
Englishman-What does that action
signify?
Cactus Gait don't signify nothin'
| stranger, but it leaves his gun hand
f. ee.--HillsDoro Gazette,
There had been an accident The
motor car had run over mans toes
and now the injured party was claim
ing damages.
What! You, want 500 for a crush
ed foot?" cried the chauffeur, aghast
Look here. I've only my pay-rm not
a millionaire"
Perhaps you amt" replied thu
victim. firmly, "and l amt no cent?
pede! "-Boston Post.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
FOR SALE
.HotelFOrSaIe

The General Putnam Inn property.
located at Brooklyn. Conn. consist
ing of three or four acres of land
and the following buildings:
A large building, three stories
and attic. with twog parlors, office,
pool room. large dining room, small
dining rooms. kitchen and pantry on
the first floor; IL bedrooms, two
flush toilets and two bathrooms on
the second floor. and five bedrooms
on the third floor; nearly all of the
bedrooms are supplied with large
clothes closets, and nearly all of the
above described rooms are fairly
well furnished. There is running
water on the first and second floors,
supplied from a large tank in the
attic, and several fireplaces on both
of these floors.
A building just north of the above
with a store on the first floor and a
4 small tenement on the second floor
A small building a few feet south
of the hotel. suitable for an office
and clubroom.
A large barn in the rear of the
above described store building.
This property is well located on
one of the best streets in the beau
tiful and historic village of Brook
Ign and has on the norther1y corner
Of the frontage the fine equestrian
statue of General Putnam. erected
by the State of Connecticut. and on
the southerly corner the large Sol
diers' and Sailors Monument. erect
ed by the Town.
This will be sold at a sacrifice
price in order to settle the estate
RACINB'S FARM AGENCY, Daniel
son, Conn. Tel. 1913 Danie1son.
dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
LEBANON

Edwin Abel received a certificate Of
honor for being the only pupil from
the Center school perfect in attend
ance the past term.
Miss Sarah Robinson picked a per-
feet bluett on Christmas day.
A community Christmas entertain
ment was held in Grange hall We'd
nesday night with a tree, recitations
and singing by the children, singing
Ivy the Liberty chorus and remarks by
Rev. Hollis Campbell. Each one
brought gift and received one.
Candy and oranges were given to all.
Mrs Pendleton of Windham has
been spending a few days with Miss
Sarah Abel
Miss Winnie Robinson has raturned
after a weeks visit with Hartford
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Hoxie spent
Sunday, the 22d, in. Moosup.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. P. Abel, Mrs Ida
Abel, Mrs. Anna Abel and Mrs. Mary
Williams spent Friday in Hartford.
Several from Lebanon attended Po-
mona grange in Norwich Thursday
A. A. Boothby has bought the Man
ley farm.
A missionary meeting was held in
the chapel of the Baptist church or
Thursday afternoon Charles Lille
gave a very interesting talk Lbout ris
work in China, also sang in Chinese
He brought home several curios, in
Guiding idols and carved pieces, also
a pair Of shoes such as are worn BY
the Chinese women.
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Bishop were in
Hartford Tuesday. Their son Richard
returned with them to spend Christ.
mas.
z. P. Abel and family spent MondaS
in South Windham with Mrs. .4tel':
parents.
Mrs. Hattie S. Robinson entertain.
cd on the holiday Mr.. and Mrs. Char le:
Backus and two daughters and Lesli,
Robinson of Mystic, A. Leroy Robin.
son Of Camp Devens and Miss Aim,
Manning of Hartford.
Misses Marion and Alice Blakesle,
have been spending the vacation will
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B
Blakeslee.
Charles Troland is spending a few
days at the home of his mother in New
London.
There are. several cases of infiuenz;
in town, mostly among the young peo
pie who attend the high school il
Willimantic
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Abel D
New Britain and Mr. and Mrs. job,
Abel of New York spent Christina
ate. J. Abell's. :
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred F. Manning an
son Of Willimantic spent the holids,
with Mrs. Manning's parents, Mr.. an
Mrs. L. A. Hoxie.
Charles Perkins shot a large 70
last week
The Liberty Choral club has bee
reorganized with Karl Bishop presi
dent
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

Preston City. miles from Norwich,
has large house, big barns, chicken
coops. 5 head cattle, l horse, big or
chard, apple and pear trees. inquire
Hugh Kinder, 80 Park ST. dec28d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
LEGAL NOTICES

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HELD
at Norwich. within and for the District
Of Norwich, on the goth day of Deem
Der, A, D. 1918.
Present-NELSON ]. AYLING. Judge.
Estate of Laura ]. Curtiss. late of
Norwich, in said District, deceased
Alfred s. Curtiss 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. al
legged to be intestate.
Whereupon, 1t Is Ordered, That said
petition be heard and determined at
the Probate Court Room in the City of
Norwich, in said District, on the I'd
day of January. A. D. 1919, 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 pub
LEGATION of this order one time in some
newspaper having a circulation in said
District, at least two days prior to the
date of said hearing. and that return
be made to this Court
NELSON ]. AYLING. Judge.
The above and foregoing is a true
copy of record.
Attest: HELEN M. DRBSCHER,
0eC3ld Clerk
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
FOR SALE-A GOOD farm :

OUR NEW LINE of spring millinery
now in and you know our low prices
The Fasnik Co. sell for less. dec14d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

That it has coal enough 20 last eight
centuries is the claim Of Newcastle,
England. 49,
Helgoland, the present German ma
val base in the North Sea, was Ave
times its present size two centuries
ago. The erosion of the sea claimed
the greater part of the land. but this
has now been stopped by the use of
concrete.
Leon Smith, of New Haven, saw
fish struggling in shoal water III High
land Lake near Bridgton, Me-. and
Naded in and caught a zfve;pound red
spot trout with his hands. At least
that is what Leon said when he
brought the fish home
Until after the war no evening
clothes will be worn by TIE men and
women at the Spokane (Wash.)' Coun-
try Club. Decision to bar formal dress
was made recently by the entertain
ment committee. and it is declared to
he in keeping with other war econo-
mics. y
Shoes wanted on hire is the latest
advertisement to appear in tie Ger
man papers. Some of these advertise
lnents are inserted by 6"gentlemen
wishing to hire shoes for certain
! per1OQ, owing 10 iHe HeCeSSilJ VI Gums
cut of town on business. trips They
offer from 81 to SO a week. according
70 the age of the shoes
The great increase in the USE Of
the cocoanut in the United States is
apparently due, in some degree at
least, to the decrease in the supply
OF meats, fats and dairy products
available for the use of Our own peo-
pie. The number of food animals in
the country in 1918 is about the same
in proportion to the population as in
1914, but as We are compelled, under
the exigencies OF the war, 70 greatly
| increase our exports of meats and
dairy products. the. supply remaining
for our own people has necessarily de-
creased. 2-1
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

FOR SALE-One three year old heif
Hensler, Plain Hill. dec2Sd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
NOTICE TO CREDIToRs.

At A COURT OF PROBATE Held
at Ledyard. within and for the District
of Ledyard. on the 2sth day of Decem
Der, A. D. 1918.
Present = SAMUEL E. HOLDRIDGE.
Judge.
Estate of Matilda Jane Morgan, late
of Ledyard, in said District, deceased.
the creditors of said deceased to brin ?
in their claims against said estate
within six months from this date BY
posting a notice to that effect together
post nearest to the place where said
deceased last dwelt, and in the same
Town, and by publishing the same once
in a newspaper having a circulation in
said District. and make return to this
Court.
The above and foregoing is a true
copy of record.
Attest:
SAMUEL E. HoLDRIDGE.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

Checked gingham. with drill or repp
in a plain color for collar and belt,
could be used for this model. Striped
seersucker galatea, fanelette, poplin,
khaki and drill is serviceable also. The
boomers portion is made with a drop
back The sleeve may be in wrist OF
elbow length
The pattern is cut in four sizes: 2
4. 6 and s years. Size 4 will require
~ yards of 36-inch material
A pattern of this Illustration mailed
to any address on receipt OF 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Order through The Bulletin Company
Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
1 HAVE SOLD MY FARM

and have come to the city to sell my
harnesses, and one mule. harness and
lumber rig. Pair of horses and mules
have worked up to this week Pair of
horses weigh $500 lbs, and yrs. old,
in good condition. and work together
just like one horse. Will sell pair of
horses, double set of harnesses and
collars, and double tip-cart, to some
body who will give them a good home !;
price $3.50. The mule weighs 1900 lbs.
just yrs. old, sound, and clever for
anyone to use and take care Of All
right in every way. Will sell the mule.
lumber rig and express harnesses to
somebody who will give him a good
could be made into a good farm wagon
Horses and mule bought green one
year ago. Trial given. Call at house,
81 .Battey St. Providence Telephone
Union 2686-R dec3i1
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Don't forget the dance at Pulaski
hall New Years afternoon and even
ing. DAM Jazz band
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
SAMUEL E. HoLDRIDGE,

N0TICE.-All creditors of said de-
ceased are hereby notified to present
their claims against said estate to the
undersigned at Sc Summer St, Nor
wich, Conn, within the time limited in
the above and foregoing order.
JULIA A CRANSTON,
oecsld Administrators,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED couple to take
charge of a 20-room, newly furnished
house. steam heated. right off Frank
lin square. Write Furniture, care Bull
letin Co. dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED-Girl to assist with care
of children and housework. Apply 81
Lincoln Ave. decS1d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WHEN YOU WANT TO put your bus
mess before the public, there is no
medium better than through the ad-
VertisinE columns of The Bulletin,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
What Is Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at
Davis Theatre
Motion Pictures at Auditorium the
alter.
Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

STOP. LOOK! and loosen your purse
strings at Fagan's Smoke Shop. Cigar
cites, 100 in box, 75c; special holiday
offering, Nebo cigarettes, 13c a pack
age, two for 25c. Fagan's Smoke Shop.
dec21d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED-A position as electrician;
familiar with all kinds of wiring. Her
bert Campbell. 1855 New Village. Box
511, Plainfield, Conn. dec31d
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WANTED-At

WANTED-At once, colored girl
for general houseworK, small FAMILY,
rs Pleasant ST.. or Tel. 275-2, Putnam,
Conn. dec28d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED--A girl to assist in kitch-
en- and dining room. Mrs Mccall, Is
Laurel Hill Ave. dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED-Girl or woman for gen
eral homework; good wages. Inquire
at Bulletin Office. dec27d
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ST0ps LOOK

WANTED-A competent second maid
in family Of two; good wages. Apply
Mrs. L. r. Porteous, 3 Sachem Terrace
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED Day work by young
woman. Address c. N, care Bulletin.
dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED-Pupils for private modern
dancing lessons given daily Call So
Shetuck Sc ST. Room 10; 9 to P; m
dec1Sd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED-Local and long distance
moving jobs; prices reasonable, Call
$3.50. Fox Bros. 20 North High st.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
THE EAsTBoUND FLYER.

crossed the orchard walking home.
The rising moon was atsmy back.
The apples and the moonlight fell
Together on the railroad track.
Then, speeding through the evening
dews,
A dozen lighted windows glide
The Eastbound flyer for New York
Soft as magic lantern slide.
New York! on through the sleeping
flowers,
Through echoing midnight unto
noon;
How strange that Eonder is New York,
And here such silence and the moon.
Richard LIE Gallienne,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
PRESTON BRIDGE
Livery, Sale and Boarding
Stable. Taxi Service and
Garage Connected.

Horses to let for all kinds of bust.
ness. with or without rigs. by the day
or week Special attention to boarders
and transients; 20 to 50 horses always
on hand for sale. weighing 1850 TO
1000 each; several extra nice pairs, 24OO
to $500 per pair. all good workers, ana
some extra nice drivers; every horss
Will be sold with written guarante,
to be just as represented a. time Of
sale. or money refunded in full Trial
allowed. If in need of anything in ou-
line. give US trial and we will give
you full value for your money.
STABLE 81. s73. SO MAIN ST.
Phone 326-2. Q'BRIEN & CHASE
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
POETRY.

THE OPEN DOOR.
Why should 1 fio5usees IN grim Reality
W Whf3 a 3, OH glsse 9 eyes to be
f'0R things 81 e g5at si all dull
Here beelen alfstbssoldsn tales I love,
With t AZ III wqadsr and Ethe thrill
Here tarrNe still sthes an9septs mysteries
OF treasure laden land beyond the
seas.sG a stsAySg'
Here Isawaken at the fhsiritssna MS horn
Stirring the echoes of the early morn.
And strain to See the splumed horse
men 2pranceSEagess Ss3s
Adown The The dim lsss dlem11esne. Of gay TO-
And here. when twilight skies brood
low and gray, as a
sometimes hear a wandering piper
play Ess z<zsss8ae
4 lost Arcadian n1elod VI So sweet
None other dare It's cadehces repeat.
There is no WEAKNESS, nor solitude.
Since | may have, companioning each,
Shadows more real than any burdens
seem.
When T! pass through the open door
of Dream. 80
Charlotte Becker. in the New York
Sun. -2 AlGU-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED-The public to know that
I have purchased the wood of the
Crescent Fire Arms Co.; first class,
good dry hard wood am ready to sell
the same anywhere in the city limits
of Norwich. Call 1915 Tel, or call
to p. m. ]. c. Hafner. decd
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

This attractive little model has sim
pie lines and is easy to develop The
overblouse may be omitted It is ar
ranged on plain gathered waist and
skirt which could be of contrasting
material. The waist portions covered
by the blouse may be of lining. if one
wishes to economic on the material
Serge, suitings, velvet, corduroy and
all wash fabrics are good for this style
The pattern is cut in four sizes: 6. s
10 and 2 years. SiXe u will require
81 yards of 44-inch material.
A pattern of this illustration mailed
to any address on receipt of 10 cents
in silver or stamps.
Order through The Bulletin Company
Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
WANTED

wANTED-A small cash register at
a reasonable price. Address Box II,
care Bulletin. dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WANTED-Anto repair man. Inquir,
at NJ B Ring Est. decS0d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

sides native honey, both comb and bot
tied, l have a limited quantity of rasp-
berry blossom honey which 1 recon-
mend for use during holidays, and on
favored honey. Address George R.
Lumsden, So Oakridge St, Norwich.
dec24d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31
FOR SALE


FOR SALE - One brood SOW. two
pigs, two heifers, 8 year olds. due to
freshen in couple of weeks, and one
moose. H. c. HensleT, Plain Hill,
dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

FOR SALE-A 1912 Cadillac lim6u-
sine; can be seen at home of R. H.
Melcer, UncasYille Conn dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

FOR SALE-Ford touring car. 1917
motrr, new paint, good tires; for sale
cheap if taken at once. 7. Campbell,
Box 81, New 1875 Village. Plainfield. Ct.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

FOR SALE-Five young pigs a week
old. two three months old and two
breeding sows. John Eyberse, Harland
Road. Phone 446-2. dec31d
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

WOOD is cheaper than coal at pres
emit prices; delivered in sawed lengths.
]. P. Huntington, Broadway. Tel. $40.
dec24TWS
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1918-12-31

A NEW LOT Of tams just in, &c and
$S.97, The Pasnik Co. sell for less.
dec14d
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-03-16
City and Vicinity
News

Miss Alice Graham OF Ottawa ay-
enue went to Chicago yesterday on
short visit.
Fred Claus went 10 Chicago yester-
day TO attend an implement mems
convention.
Attorney James Conway heard the
closing arguments in the Munday
trial at Morris yesterday.
The Misses Margaret Lucey and
Harriet Bradish are in Chicago today.
Mrs. Wilson Carmichael went 10
Chicago this morning for a visit with
relatives.
Mrs. Charles Ciaudon was among
the Ottawans going to Chicago this
morning.
Master Everett Buttertieli is spend.
ing the day in Chicago.
.s-s. A. J. O'Connor is in Chicago
spending The week end with rela-
tives.
MIS-. huS NAY WENT "
morning for few days visit with
friends
Mrs. Isabel Duncan was morning
passenger for Chicago
Mrs. Willis Ham and mother went
10 Chicago this morning for visit
of few days with relatives.
]. L. Bane was a business visitor in
Morris this morning.
Representative William Scanlon OF
Peru was an Ottawa visitor today
Mr., and Mr.. Henry Kelly and chill
dren went to Chicago this morning
to spend the day.
| Cerus Serby OF Marseiles was in
Ottawa last evening to attend the A
o. II. ball
Mrs r. NJ. Halltgan and daughter
Hazel OF Superior street, went TO Chi
caao this afternoon for short visit
! Miss Margaret Merrick. "a student
nurse at Rybum memorial hospital
went to La Sale today 10 spend tbs
week end
Miss Katherine Connolly left thi,
afternoon for Chicago TO send severa
days