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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30

was Increased f.om $500 20 !ioo,-
ca, pes I.oon., =, Snon,s 70, for nraH,i
motion engine. the mysterious power
Of the engine is san u mystery 20 tn"
stockholders
nontb Halted Demonstration
In October ials they mobll.zed and
demanded that the cnc Inc bc run FOR
Eours weeks and months On the eve
OF the day set FOR the demonstrations
bomb was exploded In Bcskcrs
factory. which uot only shattered tho
engine hut the nerves Of ,hc stock
holders TO such an eNtcn, tina, they
did not 30 near the factory ror
several days. bci!eNins the explosion
TO be the work Of pro-Cermans
But the police At the time stated
their conviction that Becker had
placed tho homn himself,
Later in the same month the stock.
holders again gathered courage to de-
mand a thorough demonstration. This
Lime ii Was Ia he h.ld i'll the COM
pany's offices IN the Old Colony build
!ns bnt Just before the arrival opera
ires from til" Department Of Justir.
were called IN BY Bcckcr 10 imvest!-
cat" Ia" nndin;; BY HIM Of Il fire and
poison gas bomb IN the office.
such a panic thai the failure OF Becker
10 demonstrate wa utterly forgotten.
Acquitted on TcchnicaIi,y.
Jhcn on February. 1919. one Of the
stockholders, Albe"t Meyers. became
suspicious ana had Eerkei arrested
AttorneE Thomas H. Rilev obtained
Bcc@cr's acquitted on q ,echnicality.
Late Becker was arrested on a
charG" Of operating u confidence game.
tIc MAS indicted and released OH $500
bonds. When his case was called
hecker, 5 attorney, Thomas RILEY, was
there bu, Becker was not. His cail
WAS forfeited.
In The time in.crvn,ir- ,a,yonr 80.
Indictment and disappearance, Becker
inade Two desncrate efforts 20 hold
INC confidence of his stockholders.
Attorney Ri!"y told OF one, DEM
onstra,ion % tn" engine. when he
witnessed.
Stockholders Didnt Smile.
EecMer worked ucrvotsiy on The
ens'Ae IN his Office for more than an
fused 10 run and the stockholders be-
nervous. Finally he said he Would
have 70 ,ekc the engine into the vault
tolih from inc vault the engine ran
Tor a !aw minutes. Every one Sailed
Dut the stockholders
Attorney Riley said nc did no; know
now inucS slock waS Solu IN Ch.ca go
'Heckeg tod uc - had sold 10 "a
nurnbev or Greeks, 10 people in Pitts
nurgh and 20 members OF the New
York stock Exchange he said
one of the stockholders, Nick Theo-
iilOs. SAYS he sold restaurant for
$1,000 ana Invested !; in tho company.
The last and supreme effort 10 Inn
press tho stockholders came when
Becker made "a formal Offer as a gift
70 the i\ing Of England OF tho first
perpetual motion engine 10 be turned
out o. his factory"
King no, Caught Mapping.
Bu; the King evidently knew some
;ninG about biue-sky laws. Hecker
received an engraved letter from
Buckingham Palace bearing tho Bcit-
ish coat O: arms and dated May 3.
1917" written by the secretary 10 KING
Geo Cc, which read as follows:
The private secretary la commanded
20 thank Mr.. Louis Backcr for his let
-" Of the .iftccnth uitimo, but to IN
FORM him In reply that, as IL j. in
n.iSf.Nr NilN ine rIle for The l. IN,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.

'f!lCAGr Nov q t.gUliugion o. 'hS
s-- o; uH'r9u-ed holders ~ December c.n.
- 80 routed tn. hu..5 in ~" corn YnarlS-,
;day Tn" cin.c wts rs :. - . cents
- i"~S-. With Dscemhrr ~, - @Si. anI
lay 10, /" 81. oa,. Hu,sh-I : ~, To =:
own and provisions varying f-oln ., decline
, an tiNznce o! =? cents
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30

IN between grades advancing nos;; fat sheep. ,
yrHrlin2S ami fccdcgiug lambs mostly -
70 30 cents higher: feeders and breeding
sheen steady.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
MISCELLANEOUS n,RkUTs
NAVAI. STORES

.NN ! M STDRI.S
SNNANNAH. GA %oy =. .r,,-,.,,.;.,
sttsny. i"'M ~ -a.cs --5. receipts 20.
shipin.h;S. 80; -to"k. 1913,
H"r!H. Hni'ti st."-. 80. receipts. roo: shin
.n"nts. ..>p: .tori. il.G. QUOT. Il H. *
-. T. 100; +. lGTi: q 'Gt5: II 10. T.
WM. .. can - geo ~ 49,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30

not to accent presents fccn those with
whom he is not personally acquainted.
his Majesty cannot avail himself OF
Mr.. Becker kind ofIcr'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
PERPETUAL MOTION
INVENTOR DECAMP
From First pagcN

.lui!n. Company.
'eeS n the OLD
motor watch, by
would -lin for
"out being con
lamp sockets o.
AID 10 have sold
within ono Year
tho corporation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
IlEH>n,nG rENxrT N,ukrr

,-,,,,. COFFEE
RIO 'r. '' santos Is -.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30

Ho"hcr l.lCgtgo-tuunL
nad later opened OF
colony building here
Armed with a tl.y
magnetic attraction.
seVcva minutes MI
nccicf wItiI batteries.
dEnanlus Becker 81 :
50 MHch stools That
The capita! stock OF
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
Miller. An,isep,ic OIL. knowp =.
S n a k e Oil
Positively Relieves Pain TN Few
NIluyIrrs

Try Il right now for rheumatism
Neuralgia. lumbaGo, sore. s,irf and
swollen joints. pain in the head, back
and limbs. corns, bunions, etc. After
one application pain usually disa ppears
AS II by magic,
a new remedy used internally and
cNternally for coughs. colds. Group, in
hucnIa, sore throat diphtheria aud
tonSilitis
This oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known. Its prompt
and immcdi late effect In relieving pain
IS due TO the fact that IL generates to
the nHectcd parts at once. As an illus.
iration. pour ten drops on the thickcst
niece of sole leather and II will pene-
trate thls substance through aud
through in three minutes.
Accept no substitute, This grea. n is
gnthrh rtd c9i"r only. Manufactured by
Sntecd -Soc. 6oc pnd SlOO a bottle For
aaio b" all druggists .--Ady
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
Stockholders pidn't Smile.

One o; the StoCkno ldc:S, Nick Theo-
it!os. saws he sold q restaurant for
$4,000 and invested !; in tho company.
The last and supreme effort 10 Inn
press the stockholders came when
Eccl;c; made a formal Offer as Il citt
70 the iNing OF England OF tho first
pnrpctua! motion engine to be Jurncd
out o! his factory"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-11-30
PRICES or MEAT trTs.
{ BN swift ~ OmDsny.l
mon rnmnI "a w =
NEW YORK ,lKn MAnkrT

NEW 1JltE. NOV -H-In. market or
~ ~Gent.i"- cY"t.nu,d irregular. bur i
J"li'r tone wa$ d,-Dl1ScG IA InNuy Issues.
''"nrrs. Asphalt ImuruNrd about s roiur.
thd tHn"dium Ste. gained aa"u: all
.h"u=' ii. latter g.suiareG a reaylipu.t. ton
I"Hcy Iste. ia ine radiiss. Sil... TRANSFORMS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22
FOR SALE

$4,000 will buy 10 acres of fine land
with Groom house, just outside the
Guy limits Of Lakeland. Close to a..
pnait road, and near two lakes 4
acres in bearing orange and Crane.
lrult trees; 4 acres in young grove.
and one acre Of unusually good soil
lot vegetables. Carbide gas system for
lighting house. Excellent water from
deep well.
The fruit on this place will make
1t self-supporting in a few years. A
oetter opening to make money from
vegetables, poultry and eggs would he
bard to find.
The owner Of this place will be Glad
to show it to any one who wants to
locate in an excellent neighborhood
on piece Of property that will stead
liy increase in value. Please address
Owner, Postoffice Box 11S, Lakeland
RIA 1865
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

We nave for sale some OF The mast
desirable truck and farm lands IN
florida. This property il In Il mia
o.', Units and can BE- had It he
isn' Price and terms. Let ~ show
you some fine 10 and 3o-acre trset..
FOR particulars sse q. G. Roesn.
Rooms l and :. Deem and hry,pt
building Phone Il.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22
D " ?" q " o q q q q q a d . .
. . FOR SALE :
" " q q q q a q d a o q % . :
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
you want to own home in1,
aana' you can buy one Of tho ', mast
complete bungalows in the citv >. 4O ~
1 T4.remsly low price, by acting at ~ one ~
rssi a'su On one Of the Lakeland's hest
s residential !, streets, Is minutes, w D.u'
s,o om Inc center of the city. rooms,
s sleeping porch and bath. Annie ' s,oss.
l ,,~al . All improvements. Elsc trts
n hsus nStures, gas range and hot water
nea'er' This bungalow has manv
S unusual features that will appeal ~
sa 1t was built to order
w. .or real home and is one in everv
sense OF the word. There is a two.
.ai garage on the rear Of the plot
winch is 5ox14o feet. Plenty Of fruit '
for family use. - ifui'
10 effect immediate sale, owner o.
.ers this place direct to the buver tor
s''SoO' on favorable terms. Address
owner Postoffice Box 11s, Lakeland u,I
Fla. Aahelano'
$3.50
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22
LAND FOB SALE

Write me II You are looking for the
best located five, ten. twenty or forty
acres. highest grade grove land. also
good for general farming and melons,
some now in cotton and castor beans.
some virgin timber. Two and one
half miles from Lakeland; half mile
from freight station and packing
house, on county hard road: part on
beautiful lake. Can Be planted or
set In grove this winter. Price ysry
reasonable. o. G. LANPHNAR,
1893 Lakeland, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

foh sALE-6 room Bungalow, at.
'ractively located, all modern con.
Venlences. lot 1OOx145. Will be sold
ny owner at a bargain, IL taken
QUICK $1,000. Address, Box 57s.
Lakeland, Fla. Eooo
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

foA SALE QUICK-ssoO cash takes
TINS 20 acres, IA cleared, 6 timber,
ABOUT 2 acres Seeding grove; run.
nlns water good land. good local,
n.y. on rural route half mile from
paved road, 81 miles from Lake
land' D. G. BOSWELL, 3Os East
Bay st. ooee
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

FOR SALE CHEAP-3 large lots set
IN citrus fruit, 4-room house. chick
en- yard and all improvements, for
sale, $1,000 on easy terms. Phone
226-Black. eaeo
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

WANTED TO BUY-One 6-horse en-.
gine-International preferred-one
small engine for water pumping
and several hundred feet one-inch
pipe. Address E. w. Osborne or
call 273 Red.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

FOR sALE-coMPLETE FURNISH
iNGs of 5-room bungalow, new.
great sacrifice If sold in a lump.
Bargain for quick sale. Inquire 2os
Waterloo ave., first avenue west
of Lake ave. eo,e
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

FUR SALE-Stove wood 1925, fire.
place wood 50 strand, pine and
bay A postal brings 1t. ALBERT
A. COBB. Lakeland. Sa7s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

foR SALE-17 head of hogs, all ages.
Phone 1SO-Green. G. T. Bartlett
1884
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22
Of Interest To Prospective
Investors

Investors
.0o0.0o-s6,OOO'0O cash, will buy 80
acre young bearing grove, set
to Valencia and Tardiff oranges
and Silver Cluster grapefruit.
Location and condition the best
SS'S0C0O-$2,O00.00 cash, will buy one
OF the most attractive and best
located close-in bungalows in
the city. Fine bearing citrus
trees.
$4,000 OO-$3,000.00 cash, will buy ex-
cellent 40-acre farm, finely de.
veloped and in perfect state of
cultivation. Good barns, good
wells, good houses. Best quality
land.
3'OO0.O0-$1,50O.OO cash, will buy 80
acre tract Of excellent land,
fenced and cleared, one mile
from Lakeland and overlooking
beautiful lake. An ideal place
FOR q home, farm, and grove.
Fine fishing.
s7,5oo.Oo-ss,5Oo.Oo cash, will bu,
beautiful Groom suburban
home, completely furnished and |
delightfully."- located in best res, |
idence section. Large lot with
fine bearing orange and grape, :.
fruit trees
$4,000. oo-$2,o0o.oo cash, will buy TO-
acre combination farm and
grove, four miles from Lakeland
on asphalt, road. Four-acre
bearing grove in perfect condl-
ton. Good soil, good buildings.
s27, o.Oo-$12,ooo..oo cash, will buy
4o-acre bearing grove, 80 acres
In large Seeding trees, s acres
budded trees Just coming into
bearing. All in good condition.
and located on one Of the finest
lakes in Polk county.
Miss May Tomlinson
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
Room g Over Postofice
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

foh SALE-SO acre orange grove.
Apply Mrs. e. F. Seely, 4O4 West
Lemon street. saos
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

WANTED-Colored girl for nurse.
Apply in mornings 10 Ala South
Kentucky Ave. 1890
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

observation-disclosures with two tickets
from Tampa to Ridgeway. Ohio Re-
turn to Telegram office. Liberal re.
ward. 1887
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

WANTED-Settled woman for gener-
al homework. Good wages. Phone
163-Red. 8377
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22
C4ASSzt7ED ADVERTISING

soh sALE-Nice Bungalow ON lot 70
0y $780, covered with orange trees,
lrait Melted $500 this year. A bar.
gain. See W. D. Edwards. 1881
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

WE HAVE MANY INQUIRIES and a
number of prospects on the way for
grove and farm land, as well as city
property. II you have any city or
country property for sale, see Pick.
ard Brothers at once. 1864
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22

WHITE WYANDOTTE EGGS for
Matching, 121s cents each. Mrs. Al
best A. Cobb, Lakeland. Fla.
1879
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22
WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER

WILLIAMS BARGAIN COUNTER
THREE ROOM Plastered House, "a
by 1876 lot, overlooking fine lake,
price 5000.
FIVE ACRES, just over city limits,
part young grove, one room house
and good well.For quick buy $1,000.
/ acre in city, some orange and grape
fruit trees, peach trees, grape ar
Dor, very good 4-room cheap house,
poultry house, shady yard. A real
bargain for $500, cash.
10 acres on beautiful lake and hard
road, cleared and ready to plant, no
house, close to city. for $1,000. $500
cash, balance. terms.
is acres at city limits, acres In A.
year old trees, balance cleared and
cultivated. Three small houses,
barn, etc. For quick sale, $500.
@. J. WILLIAMS
TELEGRAM Office, or Phone 3s7's'aek
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-01-22
F 0 R R E N T

q q q q u q a q q u q q q q q
FOR RENT-Thrss nice once rooms
for rent over First National Bank.
Inquire at First National Balk.
TAD
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
FRANKLIN

Children's day was observed at the Franklin church June 18th. The church was beautifully decorated by Mrs. Ad- dison Redwood. Four children were baptized-Evelyn Lathrop daughter of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Smith. Barbara Antoinette Rogers. Philip Miner Rog- CTS and Elizabeth Chase Smith. Fol- lowing was the program: March, The F1owerland Above; scripture rtading;
 prayer; baptism of four children; song,
 school Our Fathers Praise: recita-
 tions, A Welcome, Nelson Robinson;
 The Coming of Summer, Jennie Rock
 wood; song. school, Sing Your Carols
 of Praise; recitations, Daisies, Elinor
 Armstrong; God in His World. Roger
 Miner; song. school. O the Joy of Liv-
 ing; recitations, Such Sunny Day,
 Ruth Starkweather; Lords Melody, Gladys Ladd; song, Roses. Blooming
 Roses, four young ladies; recitations, Our Friends. Anita Armstrong, Warren Rockwood, Grace Mitchell; Like the Brides, Ruth Robinson: song. school, Song of the Roses: recitation, If You Would Be Happy, Ernest Starkweath- CT; song. Ruth Robinson. Nelson Rob inson, Ernest Starkweather and Ruth i Starkweather: recitation. Sister, Julia Rodman; song, school. No Flower So Dear; address by pastor; recitations, Two Ways of Giving, William Rod man: Your Share. Stephen Armstrong; offering and announcements; song, by school, The Earth is the Lords; bene- ] diction.
 | The Home Missionary society met 1 with Mrs. Louis Smith recently, over | 40 being in attendance. A large amount 1 of work was accomplished for the Bel gians.
 i Miss Georgianna Ross of Norwich
 was recent guest of Mrs. May Ross.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
WHITE ROCK

NIr and Mrs w. E. Phillips of South Coventry are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. William Stillwell.
 Mrs Everett Codlin and son of Moosap are guests of Misses Sarah and Ruth Brock.
 Mrs Jennie Thompson of Pendleton Hill was the guest Wednesday of her mother, Mrs. Irving Babccck.
 Samuel Main is spending the week in Providence.
 Miss Idella Lancaster has been en- tertaining her niece. Mrs. Wheeler, and the latter's infant son from NeET Jersey. Mrs. Wheeler was Miss Helen Fuller, who often visited here.
 Miss Hazel Bennett has returned home from a visit of several days with relatives in Providence.
 Miss Annie Harwood of Pawtucket R. L, is spending the week with her father.
 Mrs. Wayne Whitman and children of Washington, R. l.. are guests of her parents, MT. and Mrs, Dwight M. Cor nell.
 Miss Annie Connors was among the number of those who were graduated from Westerly High school Wednes- day. Miss Connors was an honor pupil.
 Mrs. William Stillwell was in Stor- ington Wednsday to attend the grad uation.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
WESTERLY

ginia Tanner in training those who are to take part
 Local Laconics.
 John s. Newbury and family of De- troit have arrived to spend the sum- mer at Watch Hill.
 Cottage Cloverly at Watch Hill is occupied this season by MT. and Mrs. James A. Atwood of Providence.
 All the state roads on Block Island have been repaired during the past two months and are now in excellent condition. The beach road leading from the hotel section at the old har- Dor to the historic rock at Sandy Point, a distance of five miles, has been resurfaced and oiled.
 Miss Harriet Campbell, an annual member at the Watch Hill summer colony, has arrived and has opened her cottage for the season.
 Ashaway Grange is considering plans for a home coming celebration for the boys of Ashaway who have served in the military and naval forces during the war.
 The old homestead at King Tom Farm was open to visitors on We'd nesday. The first owner of the farm was Thomas Ninigret. better known as King. Tom. who. was born in 1736 and came to the throne in 1745. be- ing the last king of the Narragansett Indians.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
CLASGO

Glasgo school closed Saturday after noon for the summer vacation with a picnic for the children. Elizabeth Shaw was the only graduate this year, receiving her diploma at the close of school.
 he strawberry supper served by the Ladies Aid society at the home of John Potter was largely attended. The music by the Glasgo orchestra was enJCyed by all.
 Peter Selway. Jr.. is at the home of his parents on a 30 days furlough. MT. Selway has been away from home six years in the navy and is now just home from overseas service.
 Fred Jarvis returned recently from overseas. MT. Jarvis was exceedingly fortunate in not receiving a scra tch during the IS months of army service
 Invitations are out announcing the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Walter c. Tanner of Voluntown.
 The heavy shower of last Friday was a great help to garden produce and all crops, as they were badly in need of rain.
 MT. and Mrs. H. H. lift were in Bal tic Wednesday attending the gradu- ating exercises at the school where their daughter is student.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
STON!NCION

The status of the local postoffice has been raised from third to second class according to wurd received by Postmaster J. F. Leahy from Wash ington. The change will go into ef- feet on July l. Announcement is al so made that Charles B. Garity has been named as clerk.
 Commencement exercises of Stoning- ten High school were held Thursday evening in the borough hall. The graduates follow; College course, Gladys Morgan, Violet May Adam son, Gertrude Sarah Greer, David Gallup Scott, Frances Eleanor Ire vana, Lucy Stanton Whitford. Sci entific Course: Samuel Dick Brown Walter Sands Fish,
 Commercial course: Victor Stewart Johnson, William Frederick Tucker, Phebe Stoddard Denison Mary Ei- Ieen Farnan, Katherine Marie Gil- martin, Joseph Thomas Gilmartin Robert Harrison Gremley, Anna Drew Mcdowell, Bertha Mary Wink Ter.
 General Course: Doris Almyra Peckham, Eleanor Jane Robinson Beneziah Lorraine Davis, Ailene Eliz- abeth Dennison, Earle Henry Leon ard, Mary Rossiter Palmer, Ida Rosen, Anna Richardson Wilcox and
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27

turned home after visiting friends here.
 Mrs. Nathaniel Clark was in Nor wich Wednesday.
 Mrs. Ida Williams has returned to Norwich after visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Gardner.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hasselfelt of Philadel- phia, Pa, are spending some time at Hill Top.
 The advance parties have arrived at Camp Massapeak and Camp Cadaho.
 O. F. Boynton is a patient at Backus hospital, Norwich.
 Misses Althea Lewis and Lois Lati- mer of Norwich are visiting Mrs. Charles Gardner for a few days.
 MT, and Mrs. w. R. Saunders and son have returned to Norwich after visiting MT. and Mrs. Elijah Lathrop.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
BOLTON

MT. and Mrs. B, L. McGurk and fam fly Of Hartford have come a4o their Bolton honle for the summer.
 Mir. and Mrs, J ohn D. Curry of Hartford have rented c. N. Loomis' cottage for the summer.
 Miss Josephine La Plant of New York has been visiting Miss Sara Pin ney.
 Mrs, Charles N. Loomis is visiting her daug..ter, Mrs. W. E. Stetson, in Cromwell.
 A!r ai Mrs. c. S. Hutchinson and daughter of Hartford spent the week end in town.
 The Missionary club of Cromwell gave The Old Peabody Pew in the Congregational church last week Wed- nesday evening. It was greatly enjoy ed by all Refreshments were served in the hall. A dance was given in the hall Sat urday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. w H. Atkins and chill dren have returned to Hartford after a
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
GARDNER LAKE

Charles Rathbun of Providence. R. l., is visiting his brother, Clarence Rath- bun, at Lakeside.
 Mr Soule of Bridgeport is spending the season with his daughter, Mrs. L. Butterfield. at Oak. Tree farm.
 Miss Jessie Fullerton is spending two weeks in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The Y. M. c. A. Camp Massapeak has carpenters building an icehouse.
 Mrs. N Porter of Newport, R. l.. spent the week end with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Morgan.
 Frank Miner of North Plain has re-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
Emily Catherine Wood.

Emily Catherine Wood.
 The annual outing of the Stoning- ton High school vii lbe held today (Friday) at Atlantic beach. The boys and girls will make the trip by special car.
 Congregational church on Wednes- day afternoon at three o'clock, Lyle Norman, son of MT. and Mrs. E. W. Norman of Wequetequock and Miss Lillian May Scott of Pawcatucq were united in marriage. Rev. Dwight c. Stone performed the ceremony. Stonington Pointers.
 Judge Elias B. Hinckley was a visitor in Norwich Wednesday.
 William J. Gilmore has returned to Hartford after a short visit here. MT. Gilmore is a former Stonington resident
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
visit at Charles M. Lees,

visit at Charles M. Lees,
 John H. Massey was a recent Vest port visitor.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wright R. Baker from the west are guests of the formers sister, Miss Anita R. Baker. Miss Baker is also entertaining her nieces. the Misses Townsend. of Chicago. MT. and Mrs. Elmer J. Finley and children of New York are to come to town Saturday and open their Beltea home for the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
Hazardous Proposition,

Tearoonts, it is said, will replace barrooms but one fancies that the man who threatens to buy his friend another cup of tea will come in for little immediate malevoIence-Chi- cago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
A Bad Staat

Gustave Streseman, leader Of the National Lrberal party in Germany. says the Kaiser's aim was peace. He was a bad shot.-Detroit Free Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-06-27
Prize Contributors,

The main trouble with the read ing matter in the Congressional Re- cord nowadays is too much Lodge. Borah and Knox.-Des Motnes Reg iSter.