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Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
Fourth of July.

Do all boys and girls stop and think how boys and girls of long ago celebrated Fourth of July?
 This is the story that was told by my sister.
 Long, long ago boys and girls didn't have fireworks like boys and girls have today. The only way they celebrated was to put some candles that were light ed in their windows at night During the day they might have sung some songs about our holiday, for they went to church in the morning and listened to a sermon that lasted from three to four hours, then they went home very quietly with their fathers and mothers.
 After many years had passed this way the candles cost so much that the poor people could not afford them for their children. Fourth of July didn't pass very many years before the poor children be- gan celebrating it in a different way, for a discovery had been made so that they could use fireworks similar to those of today.
 Since then we always have celebrated Fourth of July or Independence day.
 I hope the Wide-Awakes have enjoyed their Fourth of July.
 LUCY M. CULVER, Age 8.
 GrisTold,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
The First Strawberries.

Dear Uncle Jed rast week mother. daddy and I went for a walk. Sister stayed at home alone. We did not intend to stay long, but mother said we should go to see granny. So we went. While sitting on the piazza we chanced to see sister crossing the road in haste. At the end of about one-half hour we saw her come back, hiding something behind her. We stayed while longer at granny's. then went home, having forgotten all about seeing sister. But when we got home. oh boyi such surprise. A huge strawberry shortcake stood in the center of the table. They, were t,A1 first straw berries that had been picke4 this spring. We all enjoyed the shortcake together but sister said: T wish I was in Bel gium where I could surprise some of the children there by giving them food" and agree with her. Don't you? .s
 e. ARCEL1A DoYoN, Age 10. :,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
LETTERS OF AoKNowLEDGMENSTll.


 Dorothy Richardson. of NorwichZI thank you very much for the prize book you sent me. I have just started to read it and I find it very interesting. Stella Kurtz of Yantic-I thank you ever so much for the prize book you sent me, I read it all through and it was very interesting.
 Fannie Hartman of Uncasville-I re- ceived my book and have read it and found it very interesting wish to thank you very much for it.
 Arlene Fries of Amston-I received the prize book, The Meadow Brook Girls on the Tennis Courts and thank yon very much. I am going to try and w-lte against some time.
 Edna Weaver of Providenee-I .ara very much delighted with the book enti- tied Ruth Fielding Down East. It is a very interesting book. thank you ve y much.
 Freda Longer of Gurleyville-I wish. to thank you very much for the prize book entitled Grace Harlowe Overseas. have read some of it and find it very interest ing.
 Hilda Walsh of ,Norwich-I thank you very much for the prize book you sent me entitled Rip Van Wrinkle. I have read it and thinksit is a good book.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08

ford it- Yonr complexion must quick ly show decided improvement or your dealer is authorized to return your money without question should you be dissatisfied.
 No matter whether you are troubled with wrinkles, hard little lines around the mouth and eyes, coarse, salloW' faded looking skin, or simply rough ness and redness caused by wind and sun, you will find that all these trials quickly disappear with the use of ttis fashioned beauty recipe brought up 10 date.
 Towards Puttermflk Cream is only sold on a positive guarantee of satis- faction or money back. Howard Bros. Chemical Co.. Buffalo, N- r.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
Glasgo
Independence Hall,

Independence hall is the best Aknown building in the United States. Mies main building was commenced in 1732 Andrew Hamilton, speaker of the assembly was architect. Three years after, it was oc- scupied, although it was not finished till 1741. In 175o the tower and steeple were commenced.
 The best known pictures show the Chestnut street view, which is the rear of the hall The front, which has the tower and steeple, faces towards Walnut street, and has fine park in front
 From an observatory in this park the
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE-
 AWAEES

As all boys and girls like picnics there is good reason to believe that every mem ber of the Wide-Awake Circle enjoys such occasions. It is possible that all or most of them have before this been numbered among this seasons picnickers. If not they will be before the snow flies again.
 Pienics mean happy times, lots of good healthy exercise and plenty of fun. But a picnic is never complete unless there is g well filled lunch basket containing all the good things that appeal to the appe- tite of a hungry youngster, for boys and girls develop empty stomachs rapidly during picnics. And yet how delightful and satisfying most any kind of lunch is on such an occasion when all are hav- ing a good time taking in all the sights
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
Feebleness of Old People
Caused by Impoverished Blood And Poor Circulation. How To Over
 come It.

As we grow old the blood becomes thin, circulation sluggish, digestion weak, the organs act more slowly and less effectually, and the waste of the system becomes more rapid than the repair, 50 that the result is a feeble, weakened condition.
 So many people in this city have found Vinol to be the ideal strength ener and body builder for the aged, we want every reader of this, paper to know about it. One old lady recent ly wrote, T am IS years of age and my husband is 79, and we owe our good health to Vinol and would not be alive today without it."
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
CAMPBELLS MILLS

Mrs. Alsaide Dillon is entertaining her sister from Boston.
 Palmer Phillips was at Pachaug last Thursday to attend the committaI service of his sister, Mrs. Jane Lewis of Nor wich, who was buried in Pachaug ceme- tery.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Pratt and son and Mrs. Edward Pratt of Plainf1eld were visitors Sunday at the home of H. M Wilcox.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Brown and farn@ fly spent Sunday with Mrs. Browns par< ents at Merrev@
 Miss Margaret Tanner is at New Ha- ven attending the summer. session of nor- nal school at Yale.
 Mir and Mrs. Mason Gray recently spent day ineNorwich.
 James Watson spent the Fourth az Mason Gray's.
 bfiddletown.-JohnH H. Fay, county farm bureau agent, spent week recently at the Rhode Island State college at Kings- ton attending course of special lectures and instruction in soil fertility.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
My Birthday Party.

Dear Uncle Jed am going to write and tell you anout my birthday party. We sent out invitations to all my girl and boy friends to come to ou, house about half past one. Theer were five boys and five girls. We ate our lunch, which. con- sisted of lemonade, birthday cake with ten candles on it. candy, cookies and fruit After that Miss Gillett took our picture standing in front of our house.
 This year we are going to have an- other picnic and I am going to be Il years old.
 GLADYS M. FARGO, Age 10.
 Yantic,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
LETTERS WRITTEN BY WIDE AWAkES. se 
LETTERS

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to tell you about my trip ito Mohegan park. There were seven children and about eight or nine grown-ups who were sup posed to meet there. We started away from our house about half past eighth a two-seated wagon.
 When we arrived at the park some of our cousins and aunts had come and my cousins and sisters and brother went to play in the swings and on the see-saw. In little while all were there so we sat down to eat our lunch. We. had sandwiches, cookies, candies, bananas and oranges.
 After we ate our lunch we went to see
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
The Elephant.

The elephant is the largest animal that lives upon the land. His home is in Africa. The natives sometimes tame ele- plants and ride on their backs. Ele- phants are sometimes taught to work, for they are strong and can drag heavy burdens with ease. Tusks are ivory. With his trunk the elephant can root up a tree by a single blow.
 Elephants are grateful if they are treated kindly, and they sometimes be- come strongly. attached to those who care for them.
 ARMAND DoYoN, Age s. t
 CIlasrn ..
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
Rules For Young Writers.

Write plainly on one side of the paper only. and number the pages.
 2-Use pen and ink, not pencil.
 3-Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 25o words.
 4-originaI stories or. letters only will be used.
 5-Write your name, age and address plainly at the bottom of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
Lisbon.
Two Patriots.

T
 On the Fourth of July had q ttnv SIX American flag I carried it. with me everywhere, for I loved the little flag. One day, while playing, I lost it.
 Tn the spring, when I was climbing one of the, t;N trees, what do vol thinf saw? Interviewer in. the partly made nest of a pair of robins was my f,ar
 l watched the robins finish. their nes+. and rear their family. They sang siI spring ard part of the sumnoer hut wnen August came. they ceased singing and l then knew they were getting on tnelr new suits for their long journey
 The little flag looked very beautiful ana as 1 lo0Aed up at it through tbe tree-tops. l would think ots the two litfie plrds that loved their country. I alvavs called them my two patriots" for # seemed as though they knew our flag ought to be honred, so they wore if in tnelr nest I think our flag couldn't stand TOT anything better for us to love. nd protect than our American song birds who add so much to the charm of. tha nelds and woods in summer,
 But the autumn is here, and fine reh- ms. old and young, have flown away ia warmer lands, and the nest is deserted But the little flag reminds nis that they Will be back again, in the spring, with their cheerful songs of love anl free dom
 PATRICIA REILLY, Ags Is.
 Norwich N
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
rIarinr hx a Brook.

Dear Uncle Jed have friend named Stella. She and I have lots of fun We play by a brook We take sticks and go out on stones in the brook, and play We are in boats. We can hardly make the sticks go It is fun indeed.
 FLORENCE CONGDoN, Age '.
 Yantic. .
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
Ralny Day Amuseln,ent l,

Can you guess wilattI do on rainy days? In the corner of the piayroon1 stands a large doll house which contains several large rooms. Rainy days are the days the paint and boxes are scattered about the floor.
 About 10 o'clock many children are busy making furniture for this house.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08

games, also outdoor sports. A number of neighbors and friends, also Mir Wilson, the supervisor, attended Tine foot races Were much enjoyed by the older specta- tors as well as the pupils. Cake, lemon ade and candy were served
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department.

of country or shore and finding new and interesting forms of entertainment.
 There is something however which those who go on picnics should reneh1- Der aside from having a good time and that is to see that the place they go is left in such condition that others will not be prevented from going there also. It is possible to have all the fun possi- ble and yet leave the picnic grounds clean and attractive by not leaving the lunch boxes and papers scattered about, by not throwing away or breaking bot ties and glasses and by taking care to leave hillside, shore or grove tidy and wholesome. If picnic grounds are good enough to enjoy they are worth keeping clean.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
My Garden.

Dear Uncle Jed: I have garden. l have radishes. zinnias, forget-ne -nots and bluebeIls planted in 1t have sticks around the radishes and zinnias so they won't get stepped on. My garden is un- der the plum tree. My father found a little peach tree in his garden and plant ed it in my garden.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

 1-Catherine Mcyeigh of Norwich Lefty and Miss Gray. . 2-RusseH G. Beckwith of South Wind ham-Secretl of Coffin Island.
 3-Helen Connen of Norwich-The Red Cross Girls With the U. S. Marines. 4-stella Gaska of Lisbon-A Dog&o Flanders. #
 5-Patricia Reilly of Norwich-Miss Pat and Company, Ltd.
 s-Ruth Fargo of Yantic-Hans Brin- ker.
 7-AEcs1ia Doyon of Glasso-our Pilots in the Air. }s Alice in Wonderland. 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., 1920-07-08
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 containina True ButtermiIk Is
 Guaranteed 10 Make You Look
 Younger or Money Back.

Get a g m a l ] quantity at any pharmacy by sim ply asking [ o ! Towards Butter milk Cream and massage it daily i n { O the face, neck. arms and lznds- The direc- tions are simple and 1t costs so ht- lie that any girl n- =onar ran af
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
Glasgo.
 \ Picnic.

We had planned a picnic for the mex, pleasant Tuesday and as it dawn bright and fair we met at the place appointed and started.
 We had mile walk and reached the
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08

Two children work at one set. of ifurni- lure. The boys cut and nail while the girls paint
 When o'clock comes all the children put aside their work until the next rainy day.
 EDNA WEAVER, Age F. Harnuton
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
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Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08

the many animals. We all had a good time and arrived home at o'clock.
 RUTH FARGO, Age F.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
Griswold.
The Ehtertainneut.

day party. There were thirteen people there We played twist the bottle, pin the tail on the donkey, postofice, London bridge and drop the handkerchief and had spelling matches Then we had refresh ments which consis> ed of potato and sal mon salad. rolls, cookies, lemonade, cake, oranges and apples. The hostess received a number of presents We played witcl, and went home after having delightful time. sk
 MARJORIE WILLIAMS, Age {.
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08
Elizabeth Park.

Dear Uncle Jed: went for ride one Sunday to Hartford and saw Elizabeth park. It was very pretty.
 There are flowers there, so many kinds that I cannot think of all the names. But there are tulips and the colors are yellow and red.
 Then I saw them playing baseball, and I saw some ducks in pond. When I was going to Hartford an airplane went right over my head. ' I saw lot of nice things on this trip.
 BERTHA aPENHARLow. Norwich,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08

Anne fitzpatrick Fain in the Presby
 terian Advance.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-07-08

Glasgo.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
BUSINESS NOTICE.

This is to notify the public gen.
orally and the patrons of the Burlason
Barber Shop that have purchased
the interest of Mr.. j. d. Burlason in
the same and will operate the shop in
the future under the name of the
Central Barber Shop. Mr.. j. Z.
Bryan will have charge of the shop.
Thanking the public for the liberal
patronage of the past and soliciting a
continuance of the same.
Respectfully,
MRS. FRANK BURLASON.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
Woodmen Of the World.

Queen City Camp Woodmen of the
World, had a well attended meeting
Thursday night. All the officers, ex-
cept one were present. One new APP
plication was received and the APP
plicant elected to membership, J. L.
Mashburn and w. c. Belsher. 1t was
decided to hold only one meeting each
during the months of July and Aug
ust. 1t was also decided that at the
July netting, which will be on Thurs
day the Sth, abundance of delicious
ice cream would be served. 1t will be
sort of 4th of July celebration.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27

Missionary Society Of Central Meth
odist Church upon the occasion Of its
program meeting. Mrs. r. X And
erson presided, giving the Scripture
lesson from Matthew. A full and
varied program under the general
subject The New Kingdom, was
given. Correlating topics were dis
cussed by Mrs. W. G. Davis, Mrs. E.
D. Erwin, Mrs. Geo. Sims and Mrs.
w W. Milligan. A solo was con
tributed by Miss Davis, appropriate
songs We're sung. Mrs. w. G. Vaughn
gave the first devotional and Mrs. T.
f, Gregory offered the closing prayer,
ihtercoding for the continued success
of the Central Church revival
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
Rebekas Hold Meeting.

Much interest is being manifested
in the newly organized lodge of Re-
bekas and a nice attendance was on
hand at the regular semi-monthly
meeting held last Thursday night. A
drive will be made for new members
and all ladies who are eligible for
membership in the Chapter are urged
to join. Meetings are held each
second and fourth Thursday night of
each month.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27

and trailers, and carried out to Lake
Park. "a bountifuI repast, spread On
the lawn 10 true picnic style, was
partaken, in the afternoon the child
ren indulged in games, some Of the
older ones finding amusement swim
ming in the lake. Towards evening
the participants, tired and happy, re-
turned home, voting the picnic a
great success, and heartily thanking
the committees in charge for their
pleasure.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
PERSONAL NOTES

Miss Ruth Clements, of Meridian
is visiting her aunt, Mrs. w. R
Smith.
! Miss Helen Caine will be the hous,
guest Of friends in Hollandale for tn,
summer.
Miss Ella Mosby is spending fort
night with her aunt, Mrs. Hulsey, il
Birmingham.
I Misses Aline and yirgie McKeougl
will spend the summer in Mobil,
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Leech anc
children are spending their vacation
on the Gulf coast.
I
| Master Thomas Praytor of Biming.
ham, is visiting his aunt, Mrs. H. j
Brewster in this city.
X X
Mrs. j. w. Bowen has returned tn
her home in Tupelo after pleasant
visit with Mrs. w. L. Durem
r Miss Elizabeth Perkins of Indianola,
has been the guest of Mrs. J. A.
Cheatham for the past week.
X X
Mrs. Tom DeZonia returned last
week from pleasant sojourn with
friends in Missouri City, Mo.
X X
Miss Jocelyn Orr, the attractive
guest of Miss Katherine Mckinley,
has returned to her home in Birming-
ham.
Mrs. Saunders, of Florida, is the
guest Of her daughter, Mrs. J. A.
Richey at her home on Third avenue,
North.
X X
Miss Nancy Patty and her mother,
Mrs, Patty, of Macon, motored to Col
umbus last Friday for a shopping ex-
petition.
X X
Miss Elizabeth Perkins, of Ittabena,
Miss, has been in the city for the
past week on visit to Mrs. A. ].
Cheatham.
Mrs. V. II. Austin leaves Tuesday
for Greenwood, where she will join
Mr.. Austin, who is engaged in bust
ness in that city.
X X
Mrs. r. f. L. Wharton and children,
ana MISS SADIE mason, OF Selma, Ala,
left last week for Beaumont, Texas,
to visit relatives.
X X
Mrs. Donald Fraser and two daugh-
tiers, Eva Byrd and Virginia, have
returned from a pleasant visit with
friends at Memphis.
X X
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Hardy, Mr.. and
Mrs T. c. Billups, and little son, and
Miss Sarah Hardy have joined Mrs
Orman Lanier Kimbrough for fort
nights stay at ashland Hail." the
lovely Kimbrough home on the coast.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
DAVIS HOME SOLD.

: Mr.. Ira L. CASTOR yesterday, clos
ed deal for the sale of the D. p.
Davis home on South Third street, to
Mr.. Robert 0'Brien. The residence
has been occupied by Mr.. CASTOR and
his family as home, and they will
move to the Frierson place on Fourth
avenue, South,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27

The First Presbyterian Sunday
School enjoyed its annual picnic last
Thursday. The members Of the Sun
day School and many adult members
Of the church with invited guests
from other denominations assembled
at the First Presbyterian Church at
1880 in the morning where they were
gathered into autos of all sorts, sed-
ans, touring cars, roadsters, trucks.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27

this morning and at seven-thirty this
evening which The Reverend Price
Christian 81 Corbin, KY viii con-
duct Rev. Christian is a young min.
ister looking over the field here with
probable view Of accepting the
charge A large attendance Of the
congregation is requested.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
REV. TIMMoNs TO PREACH.

Rev. R. X. Tlmmons, of Tuscaloosa
supply pastor of the First Presby-
terrain Church, viii preach this morn
ing and tonight at the Presbyterian
Church. The public is cordially in
vited to hear him.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
X. Of ?. Notice.

Tombigbee Lodge No. IL, X. of P,
will hold their regular weekly bust
ness meeting Tuesday night, June 20,
1920, at 8 p. m. 1t is the desire Of the
Chancellor Commander that all mem
bers who can possibly do SO, be pres
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
First Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting

First Presbyterian Auxiliary Meeting
The Womans Auxiliary Of the First
Presbyterian Church met in the Lee
Memorial room last Tuesday after
noon with Circle No. -Four as hostess.
Much routine business was transacted
after which a social hour was enjoyed
during which delicious ice cream was
served.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
.|#I NeNJ5 bot Ihel IH.0#.
|. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS s..s'Ig#
I'D
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Christian Missionary Society Election.
The Missionary Society Of the First
Christian Church win meet next Fri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
D. H. Pomeroy, Sixth street, North,
when an election Of officers will be
held, July marking the beginning Of
the Missionary year.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
Modern Woodmen.

There will be regular meeting of
Columbus Camp No. 1916, Modern
Woodmen of America, Thursday
night in the month and the regular
meeting night. All members are
urged to be on hand.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
WOman's Benefit.

WOman's Benefit.
The WOman's Association of the
Maccabees will convene in the B. Of
L. f. hall on Friday afternoon, July
End, at three o'clock. Business Of i'm
portance is to be transacted and all
members are urged to be present.
MRS. R. c. CROCKER, Com.
MRS. w. G. VAUGHN, R.K.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
The First Methodist Church.

At $3.50 o'clock this morning a live
Sunday School The pastor will teach
the Baraca Glass this morning.
Sermon at eleven; subject, Hunger
Driven message Of incentive.
AT eight o'clock tonight, sermon;
subject, put it over the plate, son,
study in base ball. Every player
and fan in the city most cordially in
vited to be present at this service in
the basement-th the coolest place in
town. There will be a song service
that all can enjoy.
JAMES II. FELTS, Pastor.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27
LODGES


OuU tIIOWs TO LIttI.
: Officers for the ensuing term will
be elected at the regular meeting of
Union Lodge No. 35, Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows Monday night.
The meeting is an important one and
all brothers are urged to be present.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27

emit as business of Importance win
come before Che lodge.
The officers for the coming term
win be elected. The lodge will work
in one or more ranks as there ara .
number Of brothers who have not re-
eeiyed the rank Of Knight. An re-
member the date and plan to be
there.
FRANK D. ELLIS, c. c.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27

Services at Christian Church.
There will be services at the First
Christian Church at eleven O'Clock
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-06-27

Central Methodist Missionary Meet
ing.
Last Tuesday afternoon, Mrs.
Henry Cox entertained the Woman's