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Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
New London.
Marie,s Christmas Dream.

Marie had finished saying her prayer and was tucked up nice and snug in her little white bed She was very sleepy and hardly heard her mothers voice say,' Good night, Marie, pleasant dreams. Soon she fell asleep.
 Suddenly she heard a noise and looked around but she saw nothing. Then she heard the noise again and so she ran to the nursery from whence the noise came. Wat do you think she saw? Why, all her toys and dolls and teddy bear. and everything were moving, ana talking and playing. When they saw Marie they invited her in aud she ac- cepted the invit->n. With the touch of her fairy dolls wand she suddenly be- came small. "We are waiting for Santa Claus" they all said We invited him and he said he would cone," said the fairy doll.
 All of a sudden a knock was heard and Santa came in laden wit htoys. They all gave him a cherry welcome. Then they played games and all were happy. The fairy doll asked them to come into another room where the feast was to be held. After the feast Santa Claus gave them their presents. I will just tell you what Marie got for her Christmas pres ent It was a beautiful doll. and doll carriage. The doll had many beauti- ful clothes. Then Santa Claus said good bye and everybody said good bye, and went home
 Then Marie heard her mothers voice saying, Get up, Marie, and see what Santa Claus brought you" Marie woke up and knew it was only dream, but what did she see when she woke up? Why, doll. doll carriage, doll clothes. and many other things Then she told her mother about her dream and her mother said it was very nice dream, and I think so, too \.
 HILDA WALSH. Age F.
 PlainfieId
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LETTERS WRITTEN By WIDE AWAKES.
 Picnic

Dora and Helen did not have anything to do. since school had let out, so they thought they would make up club. They would get many of their girl friends to join it. Helen said that they would vote for a president and would initiate the members. So they did all this and the president was Dora. They had meeting and leased and leased her mother that they would go on a picnic So Dora went home that afternoon after the meeting ad leased and leased her mother to go with them because they did not want 10 go Tn the woods by themselves. So at last her mother decided that she would go with the girls. The picnic was going to be on Saturday and it
 was then Friday. All the time Dora and Helen were in their beds they were thinking what a fine time they would have on the day following. After a
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
Glasgo.
4 Surprise.

The first week of my vacation was spent with my sister who lives in Moosup. My sister and I would play with her children outside during the nice weather, but in the house when it rainoj:. Sunday evening at about 7.S0 we mo- tored home, where our mother and father awaited us with cheery welcome, my brothers and sisters having gore down street in the auto,
 After a while we withdrew to the par Tor, where I drummed on the piano. Sud- denly our telephone rang and father has tened to answer it. When he came back into the room he told us that my sister who moved to Ohio was coming home with her husband and children. We were delighted with the news and hurried to prepare for their homecoming. We also prepared a little lunch for them, think ing they would be tired and hungry after their long journey.
 The children are cute and we have fun with them We are glad they are going to stay with us couple of months more
 LILLIAN. ANDERSON, Age Il.
 Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
SISTERS ARE MARRIED
 AT DOUBLE WEDDING

Two sisters, Lillian A. Pace and Lucy Pace, N NIghters of Mrs. Gertrude Pace of 7oS Sank street, New London, were brides Wednesday morning at ' o'clock at a double wedding at St. Mary's Star of the Sea church in that city.
 Miss Lillian A. Pace became the bride of Henry F. Tetrault of New London and Miss Lucy Pace was married to Douglas Coffin of Groton. Rev. Alexand- CT C. Wollschlager officiated.
 Miss Lillian Pace and MT. Tetreault were attended by Frank Rossetta of Hartford and Miss Lena Longo of New London, the best man and bridesmaid of Miss Lucy Pace and MT. CofTiin were Thomas Crocker of Groton and Miss Elm ma Pace. sister of the bride.
 The brides were both attired in white georgette with veils to match and car ried white bridal shower roses. The bridesmaids gowns were of pink georgette. They carried pink roses The mother of the brides wore gown of taupe satin with white hat
 Following the ceremonies the newly weds and guests repaired to Mrs. Faces home where a reception was held in the afternoon and evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
Graduation Exercises.

7 The graduation exercises were held at Storrs' Conn.,, Friday evening, June 1s, at o'clock. There were thirteen chil- dren graduating, ten of whom were girls and three boys. There were three grad uating from the GurleyviIle school two from the Atwoodville school, three from the Wormwood Hill school, two from the Mansfield Depot school. two from the Mansfield City school and one from Storrs school.
 First the graduates marched up on the platform and sat down. Six essays and two poems were recited by some of the graduates. One piano solo was played.
 The essays were The School Nurse and Her Work, The History of Mansfield, What Good Citizenship Means, Why Go to High School? Manufacturing of Mans field and The Industries of Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
Plainheld.
A rrip to Hartford.

One day in July two summers ago our family went for ride to Hartford in an automobile It was a lovely day, be- ing very hot. When we came to Willi- mantle we saw large fields of tobacco covered over with canvas cloth, to Keep the sun from beating on it, and we also saw large apple trees full of apples. In Wiilimantic We had to stop for some gasoline and while we were waiting we had lunch; and then when we were ready again we started for Hartford. What attracted our attention most was the capitol It was quite a large building and looked very nice on the outside. We did not go inside because we were in a hurry We went into a hotel in Hart ford and had some dinner By the time we were all through it was almost six o'clock. We just had time to visit the five and ten cent store and the girls were getting ready to go home.
 We bought few articles which we liked the best and then started for home. When we arrived in Willimantic again we bought some more gasoline. When we got home it was 10 o'clock and we were all very tired. We went right to bed and did not get up very early the next morning
 NETTIE HAMMEL, Age F.
 New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
The Hewitt school Picnic.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to tell you about our school picnic.
 Yesterday (June I'D Hewitt school. the one I go to, was out. We had picnic. First we had some children speak and sing, Then we had our picnic. There is big, ash tree in back of our school. We had the picnic there. We had two kinds of ice cream. It was chocolate and strawberry I broueht wild strawberries for the strawberry ce cream. We had cake cookies. leno~- ade and sandwiches. We had cones for ice cream
 We were going to have running races. potato races. spikking races, three-legged races. and many, other races. We only had one running race. didn't race. Only one girl and two boys raced. Irene Maine was the girl. and she won.
 The whole school sang Greeting Song, Flag of Our Country and America
 spoke and sang both. spoke The Four-Leaf Clover and Dandelions and two ~irls beside myself and three boys sang Juanita.
 There were many people at the picnic. I wish you could have been there. too.
 BETTY BENSON, Age g.
 North Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
Glasgo.
Molly Pitcher.

Dear Uncle Jed: Do you know the story of Molly Pitcher? This is the way learned it:
 Molly Pitcher was the wife of a gum ner who fought in the revolution. She went with her husband to cook for the soldiers. She carried water in stone pitcher. This is the way she got the name of Moll O the Pitcher or Molly Pitcher
 One day while carrying water to the soldiers she saw her husband fall by the side of his gun. She helped him to a place of safety and returned to his gun She managed it so we'll that Washington called on her to thank her. And con- egress made her an officer and gave her half pay for the rest of her life. She took her husband home and nursed him but he died from his wounds before the war was over.
 I am in the fourth grade. I go to Boardman school My teachers name is Miss Miner.
 LILLIAN M. CULVER, Age Ii.
 Glasgo.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
Our PhotoEraph.

Dear Uncle Jed: One day I went to have my picture taken with my little pussy cat. My mother did not know how she was to keep me still long enough. l was very fond of pussy and the cat and I were taken to the photograph rooms. Pussy did not feel at home in the room. It was as hard to keep her still as 1t was me Pussy did not care about having her picture taken, but she liked to play with me. Mrs. Parrish placed pussy in my lap, and both of us were happy then.
 The artist was going to put me as he wanted me in the picture; ;; but I though the man meant to take pussy away from me I put my arms around pussy and held her as tight as could.
 You shan't have my pussy" said l. looking at the man. was just right then. The artist drew the slide and took my picture.
 THEODORE CoNATY, Age 8.
 GIasgo.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01

The poems were Columbus and In Elan ders Field.
 The songs which the children sang were The Star Spangled Banner, The Jolly Whistler and Flow Gently, Sweet Alton. Five of the graduates had no pieces. After the graduates had recited, the certificates were given to the graduates by Leonard Smith. the chairman of the school committee After that Principal George H. Shaffer of the Willimantic Nor nal school made an address to the people. Then America was sung by the people and the children.
 The graduation exercises lasted about two hours. I enjoyed the evening very much.
 FREDA SANGER, Age IF.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01

double significance to the large number of delegates present from Sunday schools throughout this district. for the meeting also served to celebrate the tooth anni
 versary of the Eastford Baptist Sunday school. The program opened at 9.30 with an organ prelude by Mrs. c. A. Proulx. organist at Eastford Baptist church, after which there was a song service, with scripture reading and prayer, conducted by MT. MacKay of Putnam. The address es of the convention were by Rev. A. G. Paw of Mansfield, Miss Anna J. Horton of the Gordon Training school. Boston, Rev. Henry K. Wye. pastor of Phillips Memorial Baptist church, Eden Park, R. L, and Rev. Loring A. Clevenger of the Broadway Baptist church, Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
wmE-AwAKE POETRY.
H NEIGHRoR.

I nE~e . new neighbor just over the way, She was moving in one the first>of May. When she took in her household goods They were nothing but rubbish and sticks
 and straws But when I made her a call just now, found she had furnished her house
 somehow
 An trim and tidy. and nice and neat The prettiest cottage in all the street Of ts1istledovn silk was her ca7pst fine, A thousand times softer and better than
 mine:
 Her curtains to shut out the heat and light
 Were woven of blossoms pink and white {; And the dainty roof of her tIny home Was a broad green leaf Ike an e1n-
 erzld dome
 -Tis the coziest nook you ever did see, Mrs YeIlovbird's nest in the apple tree
 Exchange.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
An Easy Way to Pay Debts.

At one time the famous author, Mir. Kipling. always paid his bills. no matter how small they happened to be, with checks. After a while he discovered to his amazement that his bank account showed much larger balance than the counterfoils of his check book warrant ed in fact, while he was drawing checks for small amounts almost daily, his mon ey in the bank did not seem to dwindle in the least.
 For long time he was at loss to ac- count for this astonishing fact until he happened one day to visit an office. the occupant of which was an enthusiastic autograph collector. There the author saw one of his own checks framed and hanging on the wall.
 Thus the mystery was solved. It ap- peared that the local shop keepers found
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department.

people, by the people and for the peo- pie.
 We of today and those of tomorrow can never forget eAe significance of the signing of the Declaration of Independ- ence and as we celebrate, taking due care that the observance should be as sane as the signing was deliberate. we should give due reflection to the meaning of the day.
 a racket but don't forget what the req son for it isl
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01

frightened us so we could hardly breathe It was the roaring of bull coming nearer and nearer. One of. the boys shouted Climb a tree" and we all ran for one. Even my mother, and she, too, was . on up in one.
 The bull soo.. came tearing under the tree and all of us were looking down on him. Of course when we ran for the tree we dropped our pails which were partly filled with nice red raspberries and while the bull was running around there was the dear little lamb, gently eating the berries out of the paiis..
 When we got home Grandpa said to us, Where are the berries?' Then we told him of our escape from the bull, He was very glad we all reached home safely.
 NO NAME. p1ain6ald
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
My Experience on a Farm.

My father. mother sister and I started to prepare for a trip to farm My un- cle and aunt also went with us. We never had any hardships on the way. When we arrived there it was about 10 o'clock. My sister and I went up to the barn where all the children were playing. They were surprised to see us. They mlked some of the cows by hand and the rest by milking machines. There were about 100 cows. They had cows, chick ems. pigs and many other animals. The night before we went home Edwin. my father sister and I went after the cows. We put them in the stalls and went down to the house. The next day we went home. We had a very good time
 DOROTHY CAMPBELL Age Il.
 Norwich R. D. 4
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
Grandfather's spectacles

One day Grandfather Shriff lost h.s spectacies. Where can shey be? Maybe they are on the mante." So he hunted and hunted but could not find them ol the mantle.
 Where can they be? Perhaps they are among the books. So he hunted and hunted but could not fnl them among the books
 Perhaps they are ill the diring room. " So he hunted and hunted and hunted. but could not find them in the dining room
 At last he asked Aunt Harrie, the cook
 Why marster, there they are right square on the top of your head.'
 And sure, enough there they were.
 Didn't we all laugh at grandfather.
 WILFRED HAMMEL, Age g.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
On the Beach.

Wilfred and I spent whole day at the beach. Wilfred used his shovel and carted the sand he dug up in his little wagon. It was a pleasant day and there was plenty of people on the shore.
 Among them was very old man. His clothes were all in rags. He said he had to take care of his sick daughter and his little grandson. He had been sick him. self and not able to work. He had come to the beach to dig clans, for they had nothing in the house to eat.
 Wilfred helped him with his shovel While he was at work I ran down to him with silver dollar in my hand q
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
Glasgo.
Sir PhiIip sidney

Sir Philip Sydney was brave man and fought valiantly for his country, but his tory remembers him best, not by bis gallant exploits on the field of battle, but but the gentle deed that crowned the last hour of his life.
 He was shot and mortally wounded. As he was borne fainting from the field. he asked for water. It was broughr to him, but as he was about to raise tt to his lipe he saw the eyes of a dying SOL dier fixed upon it with passionate long ing. Leaning forward Sir Philip handed the cup to. the dying soldier and said, Drink my friend. they need is greater than mine
 ELLA BoRoNfCKA West Wilmington.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
The Bird T Tried to Save.

One day while I was walking along a path in the woods, saw bird lying on the ground. I hurriedy picked it up and turning it over on it's back saw it had broken leg. At first felt tinid, didn't know just what to do.
 My friend who was with me told me to put it back in it's nest. but didn't want to, for I knew it would have suffered too much. So brought it home and show ed it to my father He said the best thing to do with it was to kill it for 1t was going to die. anyway He then took his gun and shot It. We both tried all we could to save but it was no use I was sorry to see the poor bird die that way. but I was glad to see that it4didn't suffer as much as it would if Ne had put it in its nest and had let it die alone.
 LEoNA DoYoNN Age 1s.
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long sleep the day nnally came. The children were to meet at Dora's house at 10 o'clock. They all were there and all had taken their lunches. They walked through the narrow paths in the woods and at last they came to nice shady pine tree. They spread big nap kias on. the green grass and sat down There was little brook running down beside them and there were different kinds of birds singing. It was a pleas ure to listen to all of these things. Well. the children surely enjoyed themselves that day and they still go on picnics and have meetings just like all other, children do.
 ALICE WHITE.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
At Grandpa,s Farm.

Dear Uncle Jed: One beautiful sum mers day I was at my grandpa's farm on a visit. I think all boys enjoy visit ing their Grandpa. especially if he lives on a farm among the pets that he had was little white lamb that we always let go with us wherever We went. One day we thought We would like to go raspberrying so my mother took five oth- CT boys and myself to place where we could pick and have a happy time
 Very soon we heard8 a noise that
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

1-Freda Lanzer, of .Gurleyville-Grace Harlowe Overseas
 2-Aliee White, of New London-Ruth Fielding Down East.
 3-LilIian Anderson, of Brooklyn-The Camp Fire Girls Amid the Shows.
 4-Joseph Githin, of New London The Boy Volunteers With the British Artillery.
 5-LiIIian M. Culver, of Glasgo-Miss Pats Holiday at Greycroft.
 7-Betty Benson, of North Stonington Uncle Wiggily at the Seashore.
 S-Hilda Walsh, of Plainfeld-Rip Van Wrinkle.
 Winners of prize books living in the city can obtain them by calling at the Bulletin business office after 10 a. m. Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT.

Una Belle Harbeck of Norwich Town I wish to thank you very much for the prize book entitled The Invasion of the United States. It is very interesting.
 Herbert W. Johnson of Mansfield Gen. ter-I received the book you sent me en- titled The Battle of New York and found it interesting, and thank you very much for it.
 Lena Fournier of G1asgo-Received the prize book entitled In the Battle for New York. I have not read it through but am sure it will be very interesting. I thank you very much
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had found it in the sand had in my wagon. Wilfred and I talked it over. Wilfred told me about the poor man and we agreed to give the dollar to him.
 We walked down to the water, where he was turning up the clans. He looked very sad, but when the dollar was put into his hand he smiled and looked hap pay. Wilfred and I were as happy as he was, for it is more blessed to give than to receive
 DELLA BARR, Age Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
LEGAL NOTICES
DISTRICT OF NORTH sToNINGTON

DISTRICT OF NORTH STONINGTON, ss., court of ProbdIe, ] une oVtn, 1920.
 Estate oI Famine c. wright, late of Nortn Stonington, ill said Dlslrict, de- ceased.
 The Administrator d b. n. having ex- hlDlted hls administration account with sad estate 10 this Court for allowance,
 Ordered, That the 7th day of July. 1920, at l cock Tn the afternoon, at the Pro- pate court in North StonIngton, be, and the same ls, assigned for a hearing on the allowance or sdIu administration account Mlth said estate, and thIs Court directs the Administrator l. b. h. to cite all per sons Interested therein to appear at said tune and place. by publishing this order once Tn some newspaper having a circuia- copy on the public signpost in the Town or North Stonington. where the deceaesd last dwelt
 Jy1d CHARL ES C. GRAY, Judge.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01

that they could often get more for Kip ling's checks by selling them to auto graph hunters than they could by cash ing them at the bank, and so, although. the author kept on drawing checks, his bank balance remained almost intact
 LENA, FOURNIER, Age 1s.
 Glasgo
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
Ai.s-es< 1sunx Writers

1-Krksr pe<;nay on one side of the R- enix. 4nd number the pages
 |UE pen and ink. not pencil
 9-Shc-e and pointed articles will be Efpsn preference Do not use over 250 svcrdx
 4.-origtnal stories or letters only will es ussd E%wr1ks your name. age and address pa<znzy at the bottom of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
NOTICE

FOR SALE: By order of the Honor. able Court of Probate for the District of Norwich. will sell the real estate belonging to the estate of Alfred A. Adam. late of Norwich. Conn, de- ty, known as the Gardner Lake House. consisting of about 35 acres of land bordering on Gardner Lake. Tn New London County. and being one of the Eastern Connecticut. Besides the ho- tel, standing en the Salem Turnpike. including horse barn. icehouse, shed pavilion, etc, there is an attractive summer cottage on the shore of the lake, known as Eden Lodge" com. pletely furnished and equipped for oc- cupancy. For further information. sec or address c. K. BAILEY. Adinr., Nor wich Conn. ie1Td
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01
Down in the Country.

Dear Uncle Jed am going to tell you about my vacation on the farm We visit the farm every year. We usually come in an auto but we came on the train this year.
 Today we went and get the mail When we came home my cousin went out in the field and got some wild straw berries.
 NEWTON CARLSON, Age 10. North Stonington.
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 Sympathy for Rhenmatics.

Our sympathy goes out. of course, fs the suffered from rheumatism who can no longer afford to carry a potato h his oorket -Eaasas City Ianrual
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DETECTIVES

CIVIL AND CRIMINAL CASES inyes- tiga,ed, Write Postofdce Box 4I2. Nor wich. Conn. octlld
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-01

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Overstoutness weakens, the liver be. comes sluggish. fat accumuiates, heart