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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-07-21
= Birthday Party.

Eugene Fetnar, Jl., Of ColumGi.
gave party saturday afternoon, ,Jniv
the third in celebration of his cieb,l
birthday. The party was given at tn.
homo Of his grandparents, 5Ir. ara
Mrs. w. l.. stone at Princeton. whore
he is spending his vacation. The cbil-
dren were delightfully."- entertained nv
Misses Jennie Lee Stone and Onyc
killingSworth, and after PLAYING quite
number OF interesting games. the
children were invited into the dining
room which was Beautifully dccorat.
cd in red, white and blue colors. lee,
cream and cake wcrc served by
Misses Mamie Lou Reeves, Claudi,
and Kate stone.
When all the children had becn
served, they were invited into The
parlor where Rev. Strickland made q
very interesting address to them.
Among the children that were pros
cnt were June and Helen Strickland.
Harold Reeves, Annie Katherine and
Joseph Stone, Charles and Marg!e
Henley, Grace, Eva. Vivian and Clar-
enco Killingswcrth, Mary, Murray and
Willard Davis. Julia Stewart, Martha
and Arthur Hughes, and Marion Stone.
Miss Robecca Lake entertained al
number of friends at her homo on
West Main street Monday evening in
honor of her house guests, Misses
Louise Gimmell, OF Richmond. Va
Edith Bonds, Of Roanoke, Va, and
Rachael Mills, OF Springfield. Ohio
Progressive conversation and dancing
we're enjoyed during the evening,
fruit punch being served by Misses
Margaret Lake and Caroline Franks.
During the evening tempting salad
course was served. The hostess was
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-07-21

assisted in entertaining by Nj. ana
Mrs. Joe Phinney.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-07-21
sssE;rTO LODGE. No. 10, i. F. Nj.

tssgEpTO LODGE, NO. 10, i. F. Nj.
A. regular communication
OF Palmetto. Lodge, No. 10.
SsA y. f. NJ, will be held on
v 49, FfRIDAY~ night. Quly 23rd,
at 8 o'clock.<<Wolk in r, G..
AZ Members are urg4 to at
GNnd Visiting brethren Welcome.
v Order OF
RI. HENDERSON, T. G. ROFF,
Secretary. W. M.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-07-21
tcnnS-Bc Benjamin.,

The many friends Of Mr.. Guy For
reSter BENJAMIN and Miss Winnie
Jeans will be interested TO learn oi
their marriage which took place We'd
nesday, July llth at tcn-thirty o'cIoci;
ai the home of Mr.. and Mrs. HAMPTON
Hunter The marriage was very uuict
and only few close friends and rel
ativcs were present
The house was beautifully dccorat-
ed for the occasion in cut nowcrs.
terms and ivy The color scheme Os
green and white vas carried out in
every detail
At the sound Of Mcndelssohn's we'd
dins march, beautifully played by
Mrs. NJ. H. Roper, the bridesmaid. Miss
Ida Mac Hunter. entered the from
Warlor and took her place before thc
improvised altar. Then followed Miss
Lcora Hunter, the mad-of- honor
Both of these young ladies, nicceg OF
the bride, were lovely in their dress
cs Of sheer white organdic, tiic;r
flowers, shower bouquets of pink car
nations and ferns, giving bcautiful
touch Of color.
The bride entering with the .roo,y,
and never has she looked prettier than
in her handsome travcJing suit Of
dark blue tricotinc with which was
worn a blue tricolcttc blouse and.
black hat. Her flowers wcrn !, sh,u,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
POETRY :

THE LIGHT OF NEW YORK FR0M
 THE CONNECTICUT SHORE The lamps of one gray steamer, outward Press through the misty curtains of the And leave the gloom yet deeper on the
 Far inland throbs the echo of a train That beats the wtn-s Of its resOunding Fierce on its rock cut walls. Then all is But on the western haze what mysjc creeps pale from the black knife ridge of
 the hiliZ
 From ihis have hurryinC train and vessel The m,raee-liks some Vengeance An
 gels lace
 That marks a place for. .GOd-whsre
 The lights Of that vast city at the ThrOEed On her many waters, Tstno Retains that wrath Eleam of the fs7id
 or iur.ug, lights. 1T. rarish mim.ary Of rainbo~ splehdors in the streets below. But as with hectic briiliance paIed 10 And ali its f.vered glory changed 10 fear.
 IL meets the liv.d clouds. so in that Day
 When sll the cities of the earth are Beneath the judgment darkened sky. 10 --.- hear --.----.- ----- Gods cumming up-perchsnce AgAtnst | that nall WI Ehow as wan the gorgeous sin they wrought. BlancHcd in the wskening of the awful | Call
 -Ei.ot White. in New York Sun and
 Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
DUST.

 When l was a child l made mud piea. The loveliest pies in the world They seemed 10 rise like butterflies. Each with its edge uncurled. So. full 10 the ton with childish drenr.s l stuffed the :oo;hsorne crust And some were filled with chocelate
 creams.
 And some with hope and trust
 Yet l toiled and foiied
 To find them spoilNd
 When they dried and turned to dust- And SO it is with my dreams today. The loveliest dreams in the worldt From Ntreiay to for Czfhay. The silver sails unfurled They skim the waters of Romance Through storms Of hate and lust. To dock al last in the Port of ChancA. Half wrecked and red with rust
 With the fairy gold
 That lay in the hold
 Crumbled and turned 10 dust So I sometimes. think that in. Sons . Men
 Are only the dreams of Cod. Within His ken Of the babe again Is molded out Of the ciod. Among his fellows. lit with fire The living dream is thrust Yet be he thrilled with high desire. Or he he meek or just ! The light or grace Forsakes his face When tho dying dream turns dust Seattle Post-Intelligenceg.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
BIDS MADE FOR WORK
 AT THE SUBMARINE BASE

The bureau of yards and docks. navy department, Washington, D. C., has re- celved bids for the construction of walks, storm sewers and railroad tracks at the submarine base. The bids were as fol- lows:
 Fox-Reynolds Co., Inc, s1 East 18th street, New York, for entire work, except grading for roads, walks and tracks and installation of tracks south of section A. and concrete road south of section B, S5S4s2 Excavation, s4 per cubic yard, and s6.64s for installing railroad track south of section A. Time, 125 days.
 N Benvenuti & Sons, New London, $sS.971.35; excavations, from SIPS to s525; extra for railroad track, $500. Time, 120 days
 Fred D. Miller & Co.,, 43 Broadway Norwich, $4S.15LS2; excavations, from $1.G0 to s4; extra for railroad track, S3,- | is0.75.
 Hyde & Baxter, 1911 street. N. W.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

For every I5o places for domestic ger. wants the employment agencies ir France say there are only ten servahit available.
 The government of csyien is consld. ering ihe establishment Of a gem indus try ln crown-o~ned territory close is a rich gem district
 A tour of the West Indies by a Frour of Canadian business men is nOw beinf organized. This follows on ihe conclu- sion of the new trade agreement b. tween those colonies and the Dominion.
 The first woman fo occupy a leading post in connection with the adTninistra- ton of home affairs in Germany is Frau lein Gertrude. Baumer. appointed head of the department of public schools.
 As an evidence of the extent ts which inc automobii. truck and auiobut are entering into the transportation probien Of this country. the statement is made that a train Of forty automobile trucks left New England mill not ions ago loaded with fabric for tire factory in the west
 Overall manufacturers at Scranton. Pa. have made 10 order a pair of over alis containing twenty-five yards Of material for a negro al Memphis. rhc IS nine feet four incnef tall ana weiEht $40 pounds. The girth measurement if los inches. and each of the hip pocket, is big enough 10 hold a watermelon. The Mormans of Canada and unany from the United States Niii gather al cardston. Alberta, next May to attend the dedication of the great temple tha- has been in process of erection sine, 1914. The building will cost ,i.5ot,tos when completed and will be unlike an, other structure in the dominion. n, paintings for the rooms and the dec6ra tons for the other interiors are now be ing finished. IL is one of the show pano>, A--e-----..A----- A1h~-@--
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
GENERALS JITNEYs BOOST
 FARES AFTER TRoLLEYs GO
Especial to The Bulletin.

Danielson, Sept. T.-The one-man troll ley car that has been in use for several months on the Moosup-Central Village line of the Connecticut company was hauled across the N. Y., N. H. and H. R. R. tracks st Central Village Tuesday morning. put on the rails of the Danielson line and run UT, to the carhouse at Day vile, where it will remain for the pres ent The removal of the car marks the end of trolley service between Moosup and Central Village. where the patronage of the line for months past has not been sufficient to warrant further operation.
 As an incident of the suspension of trolley service and the removal of the one car that has been in use on the line. peo- pie in that section of the town of Plain- field were treated Tuesday to a boost in jitney fares from a nickel to a dime by operators on a line owned in that town On the through line to Danielson the jitney charge remains unchanged.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
EMERSON B. JONES WRITES
 nE PARVG GIcHE SREr


 During Tuesday, the following inter esting letter was received by Isaac & Jones, of Washington street Norwich. from his son. Emerson Brownie Jones who sailed early in July on Cruiser Fred erick for Antwerp. for the Olympic games The young man was graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1915. took a year Of st-graduate work and then en- tered Yale. enlisting in the navy at Now port from Yale university at the begin ming of the war His rating is Eunnsr's mate.
 After the signing of the armistiee. continuing in the naval reserves. he en- tered the Gleason works al Rochester \. Y.. big plant where gears ot all | descriptions are made and t0 which plant he will return. when his cruise ends the latter part of September. He writes as follows: Dear Father: Tonight Is inc last night in Paris and I have had a very won | derful week. V The first day we went to the biz Fife | Tower from which the view is magnif. | cent. Then We saw the Rastille Notrs Dame and the Louvre. That night v, went to the FolliSs- -Berieres, a musica | play.
 Sunday we visited the Hotel des Invale das. the home for soldiers. also a regi l iifHb oi dNtiNt NTooDs IS StatloneG tnFre and saw countless interesting war relic and trophies captured from the Ger mans Also saw Nspoleon's tomb.
 Last night we had excellent seats a the opera. They gave Thais last nigh and it was very good. The building it self was impressive and the audienc | interesting.
 Today has been quite a day. We wen out to Versailles, where the peace treat was signed. Saw the hall and the tabl where it was actually signed the foun tains which rave the signal to the wal, ing crowds that the Germans had sign ed. The gardens and palace were beau tifuL
 Tonight we are resting up for the re turn trip to Antwerp. We start in th morning and will seemany battle field on the way back
 I certainly will never forget this tri and l hope that I can come again som time. I have learned a lot and it ha done me a world of good, but I sur will be glad to get back. Loads Of love.
 EMERSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
HUMOR OF THE DAY

servan;-A poor man is here who hai lost leg. sir.
 Absent-minded Professor-Teu him ws haven't got it, James.-st Paul PioneeI Press.
 ~codeer is an old fashioned cuss. lsn'i he7" remarked Biinks.
 He sure is" agreed Binks. -why. he still refers 10 woman as the weaker sex."-cincinnau Enquirer - This stick of yours is very heavy.- "Yes. mum
 An wrong. They ought to lei th. DO lice carry lightweight sticks in sum ner. r.'-Kansss City Journal
 Mrs. NeWgiit-we need some nes dining-room chairs badly. ha
 Her Husband-I know it. But wal til we can run over 10 Europe Ant mebhe we can pick up a set Of second. hand thrones chesp-Boston Globe.
 50 you are having your house rs-sse orsted."
 Yes"
 How, are you getting aiong-
 Fine. The painters and paperhznr- CTS worked full day last week--De- troit Free Press.
 Hat;ie-Do you think he loves her. Matiie-My dear ! know t. I aa~ them come out Of fhe study after ihs las, dance and her hair was q siEht Williams Purple Cow.
 A man entered the shop of a dealer tn antiques carrying cabinet which be offered for sale.
 "oh. that is much too new said fhs dealer. can again in. say fifty or sl1. ty yearS.''-Bosion Transcript.
 Teacher-n shakeSpeare wen. aliv, today. would he be looked upon As A re. markable mzng
 Bright Lsd-He sure would He'd b, 300 years old.-Ameriehp Legion Week. ly.
 You wor,en have no sense of burner "Bah.- said the woman. there's nc sense 10 humor--Louitville Courier. Journal
 -You ar. dissatisfied ria things al they arey' T am"
 And. therefore. you claim to bs sr 1 ideslist
 Yes"
 well. you're not. You're sinrfy [ aew-dealist"-san Francisoo Chronicle
 Freddy. do you know what becarn of that piece of czks that was left oi the tray" asked mother.
 Yes mother" replied Freddy Id th sweetest Of tones T gave it to a litsl bow who was so arfuiiy hungry
 That was good of you Whe va it?'. -s.t---
 "It was me. mother" - Pittsbnrr Chronicle Telegraph.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
Most of these men are entered for the 220 yard dash also

Most of these men are entered for the 220 yard dash also.
 In the 440 yard dash the entries in- clude J. F. Lynch of Norwich, quarter miller of Yale University Murphy of Plainfeld former intercollegiate cham pion Biegan of Brown, Sharkey of Jew ett City BeIair of Taftville, Bass of Vo- cational school.
 The relay race, the star event of the afternoon, will be contested by three teams representing Jewett City. Taft vile and Norwich. Manager Hal Chase, athletic director of the Ashland Athletic club of Jewett City, has been training his men for this event and is bringing down some fast and capable runners Both Taftville and Norwich present g fine array of runners and the race will be hotly contested.
 l Jewett City's challenge for tug oi war has been accepted by a Norwich | team under the direction of Neal Crow l lay. Neal is considered one of the bes captains of a tug of war team in thi section, and will be supported by r; l competent team.
 The prizes for the amateur events ar,
 medals for the first three places: for tn professional events, money prizes vii
 be given consisting of $10, s5, s3, $1 The prize for the relay will be a cur and the tug of war prize will be a cur The medals and cups are on exhibition
 in the window of Ferguson's jewelr store.
 Neal Crowley will be the starter an Hal Chase, Harold Robinson Myles E
 Standish, E. Mckay will act as fel judges.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08

Tn the Sacred Heart church, Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. U. O. Belle rose united in marriage, Noe Isadore caron of Baltic and Miss Josephine Ma rie Molleur of 49 Providence street They were attended by Louise Moleur a sister of the bride, as her maid, and William Czron. a brother of the groom was the best man The bride was gown cd in white. satin and carried bouquet of white roses. Her maid wore peach coiored gown with hat 10 match and carried a bouquet of pink roses.
 After the ceremony a wedding break raSt vas served at the home of the brides parents after which the welded couple left on tour taking in New York state and city. The presents were many and beautiful
 The groom is the son of Noe and Rose A. BourEet Caron and was born ir Battle He is connected with the Con nectieut Popcorn Mfg. Co.,. located ir Norwich The bride is the daughter oi Joseph and Alexina Molleur. She wa: born in this village
 Dance tonight Casino, Jewett City Morey's Ja1z band.-sdv.
 Daniel McSheffery has returned from New Bedford after few days stay.
 Jack Chance has returned after spend Ing the holidays at Artic. R. I.
 Joofnn Eliiot mas Icturneu lIoul visit in Providence.
 Edward Sigrist and Louis Wohlleber who were camping up the river near thu Scotland dam have returned home.
 Meeting of Taftville Athletic associa ton Thursday at ?. m-adv.
 The schools In the village will star .hcir fall session today.
 Samuel Marcil has resigned his posi- ton with the National Drug Store il Norwich.
 The Misses Rose Murphy and Rober ta Grove are entered as students a Inc Wnlimantic Normal School for thi rear.
 pr. and Mrs. NJ. E. Mullen spent tn holidays at Willimantic.
 Followers of the baseball team jour neyed with the team to Plainfeld o Labor Day to see their team play Plain aeld.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
D. A. R. Celebration at Gr.,on.

Member sof the Norwich. Mystic and New London chapters of inc n. A. E. at tended the celebration Monday afternoon held in Fort Griswold at Groton in honor of the 1s3d anniversary of inc birth of Lafayette and Of the i3sth anniversary Of the battle of Groton Heights. At ( o'clock Rev. J. Romeyn Danforth of the First Congregational church Of New Lon don gave short address on the life of Lafayette and on the battle of Groion Heights.
 Mrs. Robert Bitgood of New London recited a poem written by Miss Frances Caulkins on the condition of New London after the battle.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
Leaders Finish Clos,

The first event on the card was a :18 pace, purse $400. The race went three heats, the leaders finishing close in al three heats. There were only three starters in the race, four horses having been withdrawn. The horses withdrawn were Normandie s, blk. g., Mir. Smith, Plainfeld; Suzella, CT. m. M. w. Johnson, Stepney ,Conn., Bodine, gr g. Williams Bros., Hartford and Lillian L. Chatham, br m. Thomas Luton, ockville. The horses finished in one, two three order, first money going to Patsy Chat ham. g., Nelson Fontaine, Taftville; ; second money to Bacaldire, blk g., o. A. | Stedmn, Lafayette, R. l., and third to Wheeler Gentry, oh. g., c. H, Michael; Danielson. The summary: Patsy Chatham, b. g, Nelson
 nooIt.,. Fontain' 'I,a Taftville n l I i man, Lafayette, R. l. ...... 2 Wheeler Gentry, oh g, c. H. Mi l chael, DanielSon ......... 3 | Time: 2:22 1-4, 2:24 If; 2:23 If. 2:1s Trot Goes Four Heats | The 2:1S trot, like the special event, went four heats. Ella Scott, oh m, C. H. Michael, Danielson, winning fiist money. There were five starters, six horses being withdrawn as follows Sanihat, F. I. Shares. New Haven At lantic Pilot. br S. Richard Williams, i Hartford; Silver Springs. b g. Richard | Williams. Hartford The Tank, g, John A. Pilgard, Hartford; Tracery, br g, John Dennihey. Hartford Lois Orto.on 1 oh m. T. E. Murphy, Southbridge, NJ 1ss l The race went off in good order. although the drivers had some trouble in getting away. Berkshire Hall F. I. Shares. New Haven, was ruled out after the third heat, having finished in fifth place in all three heats. The horses fin ;saed as fol lows:
 Ello Scott, ch m, c. H. Mi
 chael Danielson ... Bell-at-Lay, blk m. c. II.
 Michael Danielson . Liberty Maid, T. F. Murphy,
 Southbrdge, Mass. ...
 Nora Setser. John Denni-
 hey, Hartford ......
 Bersh;re HsIl. F. I. Shares New Haven ..
 Time: 2:21 IA; 2:21 IA; 2:2O IA 2:22 1-4.
 Special Trot and Pace
 The special trot or pace was the las event on the card Torment carried t1, first heat. but in the second heat Sill Leader who had been running in secon place through the heat suddenly spurte, and pulled ahead of Torment during tn last few feet of the heat coming il ahead of Torment. The horses finishe> as follows in the four heats
 Torment, Peter Agan. Mir.
 Mitchell, Montvile ... 2 1 Silk Leader, Maurice, o. A.
 Steadman, Lafayette. R. I. 2 1 2
 Reward NJ by Reward J.
 Geo Hodge, Norwich =. 5 5 King Bee by Sabel s. Geo.
 J. Brown, Willimantic .. Time: 2:32 If; 2:27 A; 2:41 IA 2:S1 1-2.
 The free vaudeville events, as on La i, bor Day, wera carried out without hitch. much to the delight of the bi
 crowd. The six big vaudeville attrar 2 tions were presented between the race 7 and heats. Bliss and HameI again pre- sented their acrobatic act which wo
 them hearty applause from the bi
 crowds.
 | The Man Bros. as on Labor Day. mad a hit with their tight rope act ThAil is unique act seldom seen in NorwtCt 2 | They have a number of thrilling stunt v l including tumblins and somersaSllts C : the rope that never fail to please. TT ,. younger of the Man brothers is an adel
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
MICHAEL KENNEDY FOUND
 DEAD IN HIS ROOM

Michael Kennedy, 62. was found dead Tuesday morning on the floor of his bed- room at his home, Al Shapley street. New London. Medical Examiner H. H. Heyer. who examined the body, stated that death was due to heart trouble.
 MT. Kennedy had been in feeble health for several months and it is supposed that he dropped dead soon after getting out of bed early in the morning. His | body was found by A sister.
 Many years ago Mir. Kennedy was a coachnian and hack driver, but for several years his health did not permit of his working. He leaves three sisters. with whom he made his home.
 | Mir. Kennedy drove for year for F L. Palmer and before that time for sev eral of the old families in the city. II, retired about 15 years ago from active work and stayed in the house nearly al of the time. He grew feeble about -fiv, years ago and since then had not left hi | room except on rare occasions.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
FULL ASSOCIATED
 PRESS DISPATCHES

girls are neatly clad in white caps and aprons and the kitchen looks to be a model one, but there is nothing to indicate just what kind of fruit is being canned or what jelly is being made. If the picture was taken recently, the chances are that the girls are making apple or crab apple jelly, owing to the abundant apple crop.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
WEBSTER COUPLE MARRIED
 IN THIS CITY SATURDAY

Herbert Butler and Miss Marian Fon- taine, both of Webster. Mass. were mar ried in this city last Saturday by Rev. J. Eldred Brown, rector of Trinity Epis- copal church. The groom is 29 and was born in Magog. Conn, the son Of Edward Butler and Charlotte Allis. He is em- ployed as a textile finisher in Worcester. The bride is a native of Worcester. is 2l years old, and the daughter of Michael Fontaine and Anna Jacob.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
JEwETT CITY MoToRMAN MARRIEs WILLIMANTIC GIRL

Charles H. Barber 27, of Jewett City, who is employed as a mptorman. and
 Miss Florence Choles, 21, of willimantic were married in this city on Monday. Aug. 30, by Rev. R. Daniel Trick. pastor of the Federated church in Greeneville. The bride is the daughter of Herbert Choles and has been employed in a mill in Willimantic. The groom is the son of Henry L. Barber and Josephine Morancy.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
VISITED ANCESTORS GRAVE
 IN BOLTON CENTER CEMETERY

Mrs Calvin Wilcox of Norwich has re- turned from attending the bi-centen niai at Bolton Center, and from a visit with her son, Calvin Jr and his wife and daughter Helen. at Groton.
 When at Bolton Center she visited the graves of her Hammond ancestors one being Elijah Hammond, who built a church on Bolton Hill, on a site se- iectcd by himself. and in the row of graves IS his wife, Mary (Kingsbury) who was a granddaughter to Deacon Jo- seph and Love (Ayers) Kingsbury who came from Haverhill. Mass, to West Farms, Norwich (now Franklin). Ma thaniel. sen of Elijah and Mary, sleeps by his father, and was a soldier in the Revolution. and had charge of supplies for soldiers families. His second wife, Mr1 Eleanor (Olmsted) Burr Ham uond Is ancestress to Mrs. Wilcox. Her grave stone is of the same pattern as her husbands. and all are on the front row of the old cemetery. Mrs. Wilcox plueked a yarrow leaf from Nathaners grave having in mind Nthe palm of vic tory. selecting a flower from each of the other three graves as fancy suggested
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08
Norwich Red Cross Girls.

The Red Cross Bulletin, the weekly of the American Red Cross, published at the headquarters in Washington, prints pie ture of Junior Red Cross girls learning to can fruit and make jellies in a school at Norwich. said Tuesdays Hartford Cou-
 rant. According to the picture. the little
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-08

Washington, D. C., ss7,soo; excavations, s2.50 to s6; extra for railroad track. S4,760.
 The contract has not yet been award