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Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
FUNERAL,
Mrs. Vincent stArinr

Funeral services for Matilda Kun. chick, wife of Vincent Storing of South coventry were held from the chapel roa5nG Of Henry Allen & Son Company at $50 o'clock on Saturday morning There was an attendance of relatives and friends. At the services in St. Pat rick's church Rev. Daniel F. Sullivan was ceiebrant of the requiem mass Rel lives acted as bearers and burial was T St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Hrs Storing, who was 34 years of age ed in this city following a lingering :lness. She leaves her husband her mother and two brothers. There are other relatives
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
DIED.

HERTEL-In ~ Baltic. Aug 22, 1920, late Christopher Hertel, aged 7S Funeral at the home of her daughter, Mrs Bernard Schmidt, Baltic, Tues day, Aug. 24, at o'clock. YoUNG-Entered into rest. Aug. 22, 1920. at the home of her nephew, George H. Young. Taftville, Miss Eliza beth Young, aged S7 years, months, 19 days,
 Services at her late home, Slater avenue, o'clock. Burial in Newton. Mass. pANIELsoN-In Danielson. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1920, Catherine Ely Daniel son, at her home on Maple street. Funeral services Wednesday, Aug. 25, at her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23

ney played off astie with F. J. Williams of Willimantic. She got the balls on her first shot down the sideline and made few arches before she lost them. MT. Williams made few arches but then left Mrs. Williams an open shot the length of the court on which she got the balls again and advanced her prospects before Williams once more got control of the spheres. It was nip and tuck to. the finish before Mrs Whitney finally won out and took first place in the second division, the first time that woman player has achieved this honr
 n the third division, Levi Talbot of this city took first place with a clean string of thTee games.
 The Standing
 The following was the final standine in the two divisions
 First Division
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23

Sales nager-Well. Jobbie, how lid that last prospect turn out?
 Vacuum Cleaner Canvasser-The original Mrs. Gaspard, the well-known misers worst halfl That dame let me demonstrate the machine till I made her best rug look like new and then all l got was a demand for a quarter Of dollar to pay for the electricity she estimated I'd used.-Buffalo Ex- press.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
Coroner Browns Condition sArions-

Coroner Franklin H. Brown, who suf- fered a shock at his cottage at Gales Ferry over a week ago, continues in a serious condition there. Saturday it was reported that he was unconscious for q large part of the day
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
Appointment For J. c. Keerap.

Joseph c. Keegan, for many years connected with the Metropolitan Life In- surance Company, has been made su- perintendent of the Willimantic district with offices in Danielson. MT. Keegan, who has been a resident of the West Side. will continue to make his residence in this city
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
Announce Daughters Engagement

MT. and Mrs. A. L. Bellefeur of 21O Hickory street announce the engagement of their daughter Louise to Willard Bedell of Flint, Michigan. The marri- age will take place about the last of August.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
EASTERN CONNECTICUT GAINS
 II PER CENT IN POPULATION

Eastern Conecticuts population is 1S4,642, according to figures announced by the census bureau at Washington. of 1910, which was ,166,07S for the three counties, New London. Windham and Holland. The gain was a little over II per cent.
 The census figures for the three coun-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
RAILROAD BRAKEMAN KILLED
 IN YARDS AT MIDWAY

Louis Deauiion, 26 railroad brake man. was killed in the Midway yards of the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad early Sunday morning The body was found by railroad men. His home was in St Albans. Vt
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
Father Broderick's Brother Injured.

Rev. Jeremiah J. Broderick, assistant pastor of St. Peters church. Hartford, was one of those who received minor in iuries Saturday in railroad accident at Meriden. where a locomotive engineer Tas killed and half dozen or more persons injured. Father Broderick is a brother of Rev. J. H. Broderick, pastor 5f St Patrick's church, this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
Slight Rainfall Sunday.

The early Sunday morning rainfall as masured by Charles W. Bua.on, su- pervisor of the water department, amounted to IS of an inch This makes the total for this month to date s.o7 in- ches.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
For Future Reference.

Landlords should approve the taking of fingerprints of all babies at birth. It will enable them to tell who made the marks on the wallpaper and the paint.-Boston Globe.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
taken of the supplv.

taken of the supply
 The Ignite deposits alone in Mon tana and North Dakota, as yet hardly touched, amount to trillions of tons. That coal and it's products will be found useful for countless generations when the accessible veins of anthra- cite and bituminous have run out.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
Condition of IA
 Years Standing Removed By Cinot

Mrs. Bertha Weiss of e8 Park Street, Hartford, Tells How CiNOT Re- stored Her After IA Years Acute Suffering.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
Charge It to the Weather.

In this weather many a person does- n't like to start anything he can't quit t-ArkanseD &azkD Gazette
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
Armory Garage

The Garage operated by Fred Pointkowski, at 319 Franklin Street, Norwich, has been sold 0 the undersigned and will be conducted under the name of he Armory Garage.
 We are capable of repairing my make of cars or trucks. The confidence of the people sf Norwich and vicinity is re- 'pectfulIy solicited.
 F. G. PEPPER
 B. I. MULVANEY
Norwich bulletin., 1920-08-23
Ul1sligti1.
VARIOUS MATTERS

Norwich, Monday. Aug. ss, 1920.
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CHAPTER VII.

When ! saw Mr.. Sidney that eve
ming he made a remark in Joke that
Jed was iii and needed my attention.
Il have not had the usual SatiSfac-
ton Of my vine" he said, "and | know
it is because Jed is not in condition"
I'm not well, Mr.. Sidney" said Jed.
II didn't wan to say anything about
it, because | didn't want to interfere
with your evening, but since YOU men
ton It. I'll admit it,"
go on along then, Jed" said Mr..
Sidney. "Go and have the doctor look
YOU over
I'm not sick" said Jed almost an
grily, hut | know I'm bad company.
I'll 90 10 bed.'
'Therc's something wrong With the
man" | said as Jed left, but it isn't
physical.'
80 ! imagined" said Mr.. Sidney.
Hes rs strong as an OK. He's got
the constitution Of an onion. How
ever, he's noe himself tonight. and
that's al there is to that. VIII you
read to me-
It was eleven o'clock when ! went
to MY room. l was glad OF my re-
lease, although It had been a pleasant
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CHAPTER ViI.-Continued.

led may have suspected I carried a
pistol. | had no more than caught a
glimpse OF his white, alarmed face
when hc sprang at me ana grabbed at
nay Zip rocker. ! had II pistol in The
pocket at which he reached, but | in
%fcIcepttd his movement before he got
the Wea pom.
"Lct me have it, he begged. Just
a minute"
! aot IL hold OF his wrist, which
stopped him. and he whimpered. Then
ir broke away and showed himself at
thC window. AT this the man on the
lawn smiled with a j%oyousness that
was 4 triumph. He Indicated in n flash
that he had found what he had sought.
He smiled so that I could see the white
OF his teeth. He had been uncertain
and puzzled when | first saw him look
In up ~ the windows of the house.
With Jed framed i'm one of the win
fOWs. lie vas triumphant and rejoic-
Ing. Whatever he wanted he had
found something which pleased him.
Jed WAS furious, the more furious
because lie was helpless. He would
have murdered the man on the lawn
II he had had any means of doing so.
He was 50 furious that he did not
care how he revealed himself TO me.
Tie man on the lawn stood laughing
for Il moment and then walked slowly
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.cachers and pupils understand each
other and really like each other.
For example they hear Il story OF
little boy who didn't want to wash
is hands or face and who became so
~irty that he found himself without
my companion except Il pig.
after they have heard such n story
hey all act II out, one taking the part
e the dirty little boy, and the others
" the people he met who wouldn't
rIay with him or have anything to do
With him, or invite him into their
lomcs, or anything nice like that.
and they take turns with having
;he story about a boy and about a girl.
"THcy hear a story Of a very rude
boy or Girl and Of how lie grew up in+
- II cross man or woman, and they
, ear OF his adventures and what hor-
ible times he had making others mis-
,rabIc rs well as himself.
Then they act out these stories IN
heir classes where they have q. -
'mtics and different ones take the
Part of the bad child or the unman-
crly child or he u~nmanner1y grown
up, and Of all the people whom these
met With in their adventures.
"In this way, by story telling and
acting. they learn how To be man
rerly, neat. nice, true to themselves
ma good and courteous 10 others.
They are shown by story telling
and acting so many things which they
hadn't stopped TO think about whether
they might be rude or mean or dis
agreeable.
"And they love to practice what
they act, and they like To take The
parts of the nice characters, and they
find themselves actually living these
parts and enjoying themselves, too.
'They find that by being neat and
CHEEKY and manncrly they don't be
come little good-goodies, but simply
sensible boys and girls. getting the
most out Of life and school, teachers
and each other.
For manners is to chem n nice
game where all want 10 be the win
ners.
"And oh, what laughter there is
when Il boy makes Il mistake i'm acting
his part of the teacher and in being
very unlike the teacher and more like
himself which Of course is quite nat
nraI. Yes, the game Of good manners
IS IL great ara successful game in this
school where there are three thousand
ana six hundred boys and girls
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OADDIJ EVENING
>FA!Rl IALE !
w @hlAJY @hHAMJNV,
Nina bonner gG%Q,
A@a-L4 - AMOR 0-~-~H
GAME OF

u must tell YOU n story about the
game Of good tanner which they play
In Il large public school in Il big city"
said Daddy.
1T doesn't sound like q very pleas,
ant story, for when we have story
telling time we don't want To he
preached { . or scolded or anything
like that.
But | thought this was such 4 good
idea that YOU might. Nick and Nancy,
tell Your teachers about ii and also
tell the other boys and girls and then
You might see how YOU liked the game.
"And this isn't my own idea" Daddy
said, "but it is the idea of the princi-
pal of the big school I'm telling YOU
about and the teachers follow out the
idea with a great deal OF success.
in the first place everyone learns
tie lesson in the form Of n story and
NJ one is fooled into hearing q story
with a moral without first knowing
it. They're all let into the secret
that there is TO be Il good lesson
learned hy it.
"And | think most boys and girls
like 10 know that, don't youF'
Both children nodded their heads,
II do twice as well when put on
my honor" said Nancy, land when |
know I'm being trusted and when I'm
ted some of the reasons were sup
ptscd to do this and that"
and ! agree said Nick.
"Wcll" said Daddy, "thcy thorough
IS enjoy this lesson as | said before.
"Thcy are let into the secret that
lis a lesson, though Il is Il play-time
lesson and they have it in connection
With their gymnasium and play-timc
work, though il doesn't take the place
g. recess.
and they grow to understand their
teachers better, who are teaching
llcm The game OF manners and they
get ou SO much better when both
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evening. For a dead or Il dying man
for a living and live man. for that
matter-Mr. sidney had eXtraordinary
manners and great charm. He gave
a dignity and worth to life by his
very manner OF leaving ii. In going
from II, he proved il 10 be worth while
which. | suspect, is the highest ac-
cOmpliSlment Of the real gentleman.
After | had gone to my room, !
found myself restless and thought |
might find. rest in Il walk. | expected
to be joined by my friends the mastiffS
and Airedales as soon as | IL out
side, but not a. doG appeared. This
was enough TO be noticed. but not
enough. at the time, 10 be given sig
niticance. | walked about for Il while
and re-entered the house with Q%uietcr
nerves.
| found that | was tired. Ordi-
narily | liked at least an hours read
ing just before bed, hut this night /
wanted sleep.
| was grateful for the mood ana the
opportunity, and | yawnod once or
twice rs l got into my paiamas.
| do not know when | went 10 sleep
or how o o thereafter | awakened.
1t was possibly only two hours later.
| did not look at my watch. for the
very good reason that other things
at h time were more important. \
bright moonlight was shining, and
whatever had awakened me, the moon
light showed me good cause to be
awake. In a window which the moon
light touched with full, Illuminating
force, was a face recognizable as that
of the Spanish sailor.
Again only his head was visible, but
this time he was i'm my bedroom win
dow and seemingly trying for entrance
into my room. This may seem q more
CHASTITY proceeding than his appear
ance above the wall early in the eve
ming, but really it was not. | had the
l felt, to my satisfaction, the ability
to handle the situation. l was not
frightened by the appearance Of the
head in my window. l suppose it is
because the appearance suggested
burglars, and burglars are cOnven-
tiOnal.
l lay quietly in bed and wondered
how much more than the head |
should see. Just then / was blinded
by the light Of an electric fiashlight
hitting me full in the eyes.
A second later the flash was gone.
the face in the window was gone and
a slight movement on the gravel below
showed me that my visitor was gone.
l got up and looked out. Although
the lawn was bright In the moonlight,
no n was to be seen. The Spaniard
had disappeared into the woods.
To come to IN understanding Of the
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explained and now could no longer
sec Then. with cause, may the hairs
browning even Il head with'a thinking
brain arise in sheer fright. The per-
sons plight is that of black igno-
rance, In which superstition and child
ish fears ascend and dominate.
Jed took a step forward as If in
pursuit, but stopped with that one
movement. 1t broke the situation
down and made it possible for me TO
return TO animation. Seemingly my
powers of movement and speech had
been suspended. locked at Jed, who
was as pitifully frightened as Il child
in the dark. lie made every demon
stratiOn Of fright except wailing. Then
he braced himself, recovered his cour-
age and without saying anything went
into the house to join Mr.. Sidney.
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A SAILOR

Synopsis. - DR.. John Nicholson,
just beginning his career, becomes
resident physician and companion
OF Homer Sidney at Hartley house.
Mr.. Sidney Is an American, a semi
invalid. old and rich and very de-
sirous TO live. Mrs. Sidney is a
Spanish woman, dignihed and reti-
cent. Jed, the butler, acts like a
privileged member OF the family.
The family has come from Monte
video, South America. Hartley
house Is a fine old Isolated country
place, with a murder story, q
haunted pool" ana many watch
dog. and an atmosphere Of mys-
tory. The haunted pool" IS where
Richard Dobson. son Of Il former
owner Of Hartley house, had killed
his brother, Arthur Dobson. Jed
begins operations by locking the
doctor in his oom the very first
night. Doctor John fixes his door
so he can't be locked In. He meets
lsobel, daughter Of the house, and
falls in love at first sight. In the
night he finds the butler drunk and
holding Mrs. Sidney by the wrist.
lie intcrferes. Mrs. Sidney makes
Hight Of 1t. John buys q revolver.
John o~verhears Jed telling Mrs.
Sidney lie will have his way. In
reply she says she will not hesitate
70 kill him. Mrs. Sidney asks John
80 consent to the announcement Of
his engagement TO lsobel. The
young people consent TO the make
believe engagement. Later they
find 1t Is TO head off Jed. who
would marry Isobel. Jed tries to
XII John. but the matter IS
smooth ed over John, though "en-
gagged to IsObel, conceals his love.
Mr.. Sidney visits a nearby prison
and las DobsOr. the murderer,
pointed out. Jed tells the story OF
the Dobson murder. The family go
20 South America for the winter.
John is left at home, but the EN-
eagoment" IS not broken. John
hears the story Of a tragedy that
might have happened in Monte
y:dco.' The family returns. A
mysterious Spanish sailor appears.
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No wonder Jed il worried.
GRO BE

The more money you save the more
respect your heirs will have for you.
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away toward the brush, into which
he disappeared. Jed hung out of the
window watching him.
well, sir" l said, II think we have
YOU under a real restraint at last"
IL was mad that the fellow should
have come up to the house that way.
Some tramp!'
And YOU dropped the %cOffee-tray
and tried to get my pistol. A perfect
~ natural proceeding Oh seeing an I'M
known tramp
1--WE don't want strangers about
here" he said.
"You don't want that man. ! said.
And he is not a stranger. When he
saw you he smiled as if he had found
.~hat he was looking for"
Jed was unhappy and showed II.
- wish you we're q friend. doctor"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-22
RUNNING SORES

Of thanks for your wonderful Peterson's
Ointment. / had a running sore on my
left leg for one yea / began to use
Petcrson's Ointment three weeks ago n
now it is healed."-A. G. Gilbrath, 7O3
Reed St., Erie, Pa.
For years l have been selling through
druggists a large box OF PETERSON'S
power in this ointment Is marvellous.
Eczema goes in q few days. Old sores
heal up like magic; piles that other reme-
dies do not seem to even relieve are
speedily conquered. Pimples and nasty
blackheads disappear in a week and the
distress of chafng goes in O few minutes.
Mail orders fillS.s- Peterson Ointment Co.,
Inc., Buffalo, N. Y.
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MiQht Interfere.

Walter and Harry, the twins. We're
saying their prayers. After they had
finished Walter exclaimed: Mamma,
I don't want Harry to say his prayers
when I do"
"Why not, Walter?" asked his
mother.
"Because,' he replied, show do you
'Spec' God car hear us both at the
same timc:"
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-22
"Pape's Diapepsin" for Indigestion

"Pape's D~iapepsin'' is the quickest.
surest relief for Indigestion, Gases, Flatu-
lence. Heartburn, Sourness, Fermentation
or stomach Distress caused by acidity.
a few tablets give almost immediate
stomach relief IND shortly the stomach
is corrected SO you can eat favorite foods
without fear. Large case costs only GO
cents at drug store. Absolutely harmless
and pleasant. Millions helped annually.
Best stomach corrective known-Adv.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1920-10-22
Mica INDISPENSABLE.

The main Importance of mica in
modern industry lies in the fact that
it is one of he best nOncondIctorS
of electricity and is, therefore, indis-
pensable in electrical engineering. On
this account the British government
took owe part Of the mica field in
India and worked it as q state in
dustry in order TO make sure Of hav-
ing Il constant supply.
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\. mans credit may be good, but his
cash is always better.
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It's easy enough TO forget your
other troubles when you have the
toothache.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-04
CALL CONF FERENCE
 IF TAX OFFICIALS

For the purpose of Investigating the valuations as shown by the assessment rolls of the several counties on all classes of property so that a proper valuation can be made, a conference of members of the state tax commission, county assessors. boards of supervisors and their clerks will be held in Doug las, beginning July 26.
 Invitations 10 the tax conference were issued by the tax commission yesterday to the different bodies talk ing part in the conference and eff ficiency experts of the different cor porations who will furnish informa = ton desired by the tax commission. The information placed before the conference will be used by the state hoard of equalization when it meets he week beginning the first Monday Tn August.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-04
DENY EXTRAD|TION
 PAPERS FUR POWELL

According to information received at the sheriffs office, extradition papers Tor Jack Powell, wanted in Phoenix on a charge of embezzlement, were denied Dn Thursday by the governor of Wyo- ming. No reason has been given for the refusal of the papers. Powell was arrested at Casper, Wyo., and was held for the local authorities Officer Dun- can of the police department left on June 25 to bring Powell back, but will return without him.
 The charge of embezzlement, accord ing to the complaint made against Powell, arises from an alleged trans action between Powell and J. N. Lavin, who svore to the complaint. It is said that Lavin gave Powell $S50 to place in bets for him on the Rufus Williams SpeedbalI Hayden boxing match last November Powell, however it is al- legged, failed to make the bets and left town with the money.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-04
Wardrobe Trunks

Trunks of individuality, built for service, you can almost live in these wardrobe trunks, we'll lined, conven- iently arranged, with 4, 5 and 6 draw CTS, hat drawer, laundry bag and shoe pockets, special shaped hangers. strong locks, self locking, heavy draw bolts.
 Four -sizes-Steamer, half, three quarter and full size, priced at $37.50 up to S115.00.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-04
Travelling Bags

A high grade line of bags made of cowhide, hog skin, football leather, walrus and fibre, in black, tan and mahogany, we'll lined with cretonne, leather and fabricoid, strong steel frames, good strong locks and draw catches, hand made handle, inside pockets. Extra values at $500 up to S34.00.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-04
Ledfher Suit Cases

A splendid showing of leather suit cases in "A and 26-inch sizes, heavy leather corners, linen lined, good locks and catches, strong leather straps and handmade handles. Priced at S2O.5O to $34.OO.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-04
Steamer Trunks

Strong, well made trunks, built for service, strong fibre cover, rein forced corners, extra good locks, sizes 34, 36, 38 and 40 inches. Priced at S17 .50. to S29.00.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-04
DrSeS Trunks

Box dress trunks made of three ply bass wood covered with strong fibre reinforced corners, extra we'll braced,
 equipped with one, two or three trays, sizes of trunks 34, 36, 38, and 40 inches. Priced at S20.00 up to $42.00.
Arizona republican., 1920-07-04
ONE DIVORCE SUIT
 PER DAY KEEPS UP

With the filing of 8 divorce suits m the superior court during the month of June the record of one divorce suit a day for Phoenix remains unbroken since the first of the year. The total for the six months from Jan. 1 to July i is 19S or an average of more than one action for every day that the clerks office has been open. The aV- craze. according to months. is 8 suits each month.
 Taking a resume of the suits filed, the records show 4 brought in Jan uary. g in February, 28 in March, 41 in April. 29 in May and B in June.