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Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
HUMoR OF TIE DAY

Don't you think that getrichquich chap is probably crazyZ'
 Yes" replied Mir. Dustin Sax 'crzEy for money."-washington StSr-
 Mummy. don't call me q lamb whru people are here
 Why not, darllnsT'
 Tt makes me feel so shecp.sh. Tit Bits.
 He Gin motor car)-"This lever here controls the brake. l. is put on very quickly in case of emergency"
 She-'I see. something like a kimo- no. no.'-Auiomobile Journal He is always worrying about some thing"
 Yes; he is quite capable f nothing else turned up, to worry over what would happen if the clocks went On a strike for an eight-hour day" - Baltimore American.
 He-I was reading in a book where the ancients believed that kissing was sure cure for headache.
 She (sweetly)-Well. can say I never took a headache powder in my tife.-Boston Globe.
 Little Dorothy came home from spell ing lesson, very much excited. Mamma" she shrilled, you've been talking about the is in potatoes for ever so long. and LneTe lSn even one. The ieACIer Lold me so-"-Buffalo Commercial
 Little Jimmy. having been punished for naughtiness, started nrum5ling to himself. What are you doing now7- asked his mother. -Fse swearin'.T said the youngster. but Tse chewin' 1t up SC God won't hear me. "-EXchsnge.
 An American sugar planter in Hawaii entertaining a friend. took him to the edge of a historic volcano and said: That crater, Joe, is just 1o,004 years old"
 But why the four?" asked his guest 'Oh, I've been here four years" was the reply. Tt was 10000 when came" -BOston Transcript i A proud young father teierraphed the news of his happiness to his brother in these words:
 "A handsome boy has come to my house and claims 10 be your nephew" The brother. however. failed to see the point, and wired back: T have not got nephew. The young man Is an imposter and fraud."-Housion Post | The Telephone--Tm going to cost you more"
 Householdsr-'why?- | The Telcphone--oh the usual reason- | increasing ineniciency. cy."-Loneon Punch
 'Mother.r said the sweet girl. George told me soiemnly that that pTttty hair pin holder he gave me cost S: yet today ! I saw exactly the same kind on sale for ten centA."
 "You know my dear. that George is | very religious" replied mother. Most | likely he bought that at a charitable ba- zaar."-I(5uston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
What Navy Enlistment Offers.

The young man that enlists in the navy is offered in return for his services a chance to travel with pay-learn a trade with pay while learning-free clothing allowance-free medical atten- tion-athletics and sports of all kinds-> a chance to take the entrance examina- tion to the naval academy at Annapolis splendid opportunities of becoming an officer from the enlisted ranks-above all, a chance to make a man out of hmself- to be someone n this world. No other institution in the country offers young men the privilege of retirement after Is, 20 and 30 years active service with one third, one-half and three-fourths pay as the navy does. No other institution in the country will put in the bank the sum of s133 a month for their men as the navy does for every man in the service. Information about enlistment is given at the recruiting station at 50 State street, New London
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
MORTGAGE FORECLosED ON
 NINIGRET HOUSE CONTENTS

Foreclosure in the sum of $3,514.ls !, was granted in favor of the Savings Bank of New London against Frank W. | Burdick of East Lyme in the superior court short calendar session here Friday l morning before Judge Isaac Wolfe. The property was all the contents, except the piano. of the Ninigret house at Crescent Beach.
 The Savings Bank of New London also secured foreclosure against Maria E. Squire and Ray s. Atwood in the sum of $1,74664 on three plots of land in
 New London
 Foreclosure in the sum of $2,0S6o4 was granted to Ida Mintz of Colchester against the National Supply Co. of New Britain and others. The real estate coy-I cred is known as the Charles H. Bai- ley' place in Colchester. Michael Ca powsky who claims a $2,000 mortgage, and Fred Fedus who claims a S3,O00 at
 tachment, and the United Wholesale S100 attachment lien were party defend- ants named in the suit. The following matters on the motion
 list were disposed of:
 Hillhouse, ct al, vs. Groton Park Real Estate Co.,, ct al, order of removal from
 the superior court for New London coun- ty to the United States district court for the district of Connecticut, postponed; ; i Shea vs. Gavitt, hearing on application
 for temporary injunction, postponed i; ] Bertha c. Latham vs. Charles B. La
 than, application for alimony pendente 1 lite, granted at S3 per week to commence at once;. Sarah Nemirowsky vs Isaac ! Nemirowsky alias -( alimony pen dente lite, granted at S10 per week from Nov and $40 to be paid before Dec. 6 i;
 Browning, ct al, vs. Palmer Bros Co.,,
 argument of demurrer, judge took the papers; Allison vs. Sakonnet Fishing Co, 1, judgment; 2, hearing in damages, postponed; Edna Morgan Herrick vs.
 Earle c. Herrick, hearing on rule to show
 cause-re contempt postponed; Agar. ct al, vs. Ironsides Board Corporation, post ] poned Washington Trust Go. v9 i Thompson, assessment of damages and limitation of time on foreclosure judg- ment, postponed; Lillian c. Sparks vs. Henry I. Sparks permission to amend complaint, granted; Mrs. Alice Russel vs Fred D., Vergason, judgment in accord ance with advice of supreme court for
 $3,O00 verdict for the plaintiff; R. A ' Sherman's Sons Co. vs. Doyle, assess : 'nents of damages and limitation of time ], on foreclosure, postponed; Wight vs Lee individually and as trustee, appeal iron
 probate, that appellant file reasons o1 5 appeal, ordered in two weeks :; Watson vs l City of Norwich, bond of $75 to prose cate, to be furnished in one week. Victor Davis vs. Katherine W. Davis hearing on moton re custody of childrer pending trial of cause, postponed Vince Ter, ct al, vs. Hinckley, EXT, appea
 from probate, argument of demurrer anC
 motions, sustained; Parker vs. Mahan
 permission to file bill of particulars post p0ned City of Norwich vs Murphy, e
 al, argument of demurrer and motion tt 5 strike out and for more specific state {, nient postponed; Everett J. Winslow vs
 Esther L. Winslow. second order of no
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
NORWICH TOWN

It is sincerely regretted by many that Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marsh and family lre ie leave Norwich Town. They have purchased a home on Peck street, Nor gich. and exrect to move there soon. The Marsh family has resided on Town street for the past six years being most con- s,nial mCighbors and making friends among a large circle. The children are henuned with the First Congregational church and SCnday school and the Chris ilsn EndCavor society connected with this church. Mrs Marsh has been an active member of the First Congregational Home Missionary society, also Home chapter of ue Kings Daughters. NIT. Marsh, who is cmp'oyed hy the Falls Mill company, has of late been in charge of the power house there. Good wishes will follow Uem Co their new home, as lasting friendships have been cultivated with unately associated. This was demon stratod Friday evening when a large gathering visited their home to give theni a farewell party In behalf of the call CTS. Alr. and Mrs. Marsh were presented a large Crax rug. In the attendance were many from the Neghborhood Whist club cf which Mr. and Mrs. Marsh were menr hers during the past few winters. The evenings entertainment comprised games,
 
 and coffee were served
 Ever Ready circle of the Kings Daugh- tcTs held a meeting Wednesday evering to make plans for Christmas gifts. Under thc auspices of this circle by invitation the Norwich Town quintette will give a concert at the Baokus hospital Sunday afternoon. This will be the third time his year the quintette has brought cheer Go the patients by providing an hour of delightful music
 Rev. George IT. Welch, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd CUniversa l1tl. will have charge of the Sunday af teruoon pervice at the Sheltering Arms Members of the chI rch choir will provide the singing.
 Mr and Mrs Albert F. Greene have re- turned to their home on West Tow1 street after passing Thanksgiving and the week end at the home of Mrs. Greene's aunt Mrs. M. E. Hanlon. of Providence R. l.
 Mrs. Maurice wallen (Ruth L. Potter of Hartford was a caller in Norwich Town Thursday. having motored here i1 in attractive new roadster.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
POETRY
THE cHANGfNG cLn

HE CHANGtN0 tLOlDos Across the infinite azure sky
 The wlnd-bio~n white clouds llSAts
 rol. And taae the shapes of earth that lie Outstretched b.neath from pole 10 paie. They mock old continents that pass e In ever-changing forms of land. Like shadows in a rnsgic glass
 Held Tn some great Encns nsniers hand The Wheeler of the Winds of Time
 That ceaseless hiov the plastic mold Reshapes ID solitude sublime
 New vessels from the tilings Of old The Urn of Water, Yase Of Fire
 America and Africa-chanre. And Asia of tte worlds desire
 Is lighted with light more srznse I sec blown Enrope's altering coast , Her islands fading bold cNpanfe Of cape and headiand--ai are lost.
 Smoothed out by whirling winds oi And where her tidal seas had lain.
 Or wsnding rivtrs took their way, Lo mountains stretch. and wooded plain And s1nd -sirewn deser,s hold theif
 sway
 M E. Euhier. in Waterbury American
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
PinochIe Club.

The st. Jean de Baptiste Society held .ncr regular monthly meeting Thurs Iay evening with lie President, J. O. Teller Iu the chair. The usual routine li business was transacted. One new mem.er Was taken in and three names we're rre-ented. The report of the dele lat0s tIat attended the convention in lswef, City was read. It was decided at iae meeting to hold banquet on the -ath of January.
 Mss Violet Dion leaves today for the Notre Dame boarding school after hay rg spent the Thanksgiving holidays at Doe home Of her parents on Merchants L.-ll..
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
FULL ASSOCIATED ;
 PRESS 0EsPaTcHGs
HAD RIBS FRACTURED

AM l.EG IA III L1 IAR-hA lED
 Five workmen's compensation agree ments have been approved as follows by Commissioner J, J. Donoliue:
 Arthur Fontainc, Taftville. employer, and Louis Barinec. Taftville. employe. bruises and lacerations of body. at rate of s12.5O.
 Connecticut Silica Corp, New York. employer. and Arthur Martin. Gales Fer ". employe, fractured rib and bruised back. at rate of S16.20.
 Palmer Bros. Co, New London. en- ployer. and Korny Kolczak. Montvilie employe. crushed end of finger, at rate of $1L31
 A. c. Swan Co., Norwich, employer and Joseph A. DesJardins. Sherman street, employe, hernia. at rate of SIS.
 Pendleton Bros. Mystic. employer. and James Steele, Noark, employe fractured ribs on right side. lacnrated eyel.d anr temporary paralysis of right thigh ana hip and right leg, at rate of s7.sS.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
WIFE SEEKS p.vORCE ON
 GROUNDS OF DISSIPATION

Ada Belle Holmes of New London, whose maiden name was Gardner, has brought suit for divorce from William Henry Holmes of New Haven. They were married on July 23. 1915. and the plaintiff claims her husband was intolerably cruel to her from Aug. 15. 1915. 10 Jan. l. 1917, so that she was obliged to live apart from him after Jan. l, 1917. Thereby, she claims, her husband deserted her on that date and has continued this desertion ever since.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
CONFERENCE FOR BAPTIST
 PASTORS AT PRESTON CITY

On Monday there will be conference of Baptist Ministers in the Preston City Baptist church. The conference includes all the pastors in the New London and Stonington Union Associations
 Rev. J. w. Payne of Jewett City will speak on the subject Jesus Program of Perfect Happiness. There is sure to be an interesting discussion. The ladies of the Preston City Baptist church, under ,he inspiring leadership of their genial pastor, Rev, F. W. Tholen, will entertain the ministers and their wives royalty The conference begins at Il o'clock and dinner will be served at 1 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
GOING SOUTH.

GOING SOU TIL The robins packed his flennei vest The thrush his silver iiuls. The oriole his velvet tam And yellow satin suit heard the wild geese lsonking % At sunset yesterday, The wild ducks. too. have closed heh
 flats
 To aviate away. The sun is traveling toward Palm Beach in eager haste. Where oranges and tarpot grow Exactly to my taste Before the north winds nipDing breo'A Behold the ragged crew Of clouds are also saeeding south And I am going. too. -Minna Irving. in New York IIerah
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
REBEB AIS.

Hope Rebekah lodge, No. 21, I. o. O. F., held it's regular meeting on -Wednes day evening with Mrs. Lena R. Christman presiding. There [ as a large attendance at the meeting in spite of the indictment weather. Business of routine nature was transacted and class of four re- ceived the degree. After the meeting the supper committee served cake and coffee. At the next meeting the election of officers will take place. On next Wednesday it is planned to hold a whist in the hall
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
Caught Eag,e in Tran.

John Whittle of Mystic, who follows trapping as a fad, was surprised this week while making the rounds of his traps to find that one of them had made a prisoner of a young bald-headed eagle.
 The bird was not badly injured, and after considerable diffic llty was taken by MT. Whittle to his home, where it is confined in a coop until it's injuries are repaired, after which the eagle will be liberated. The bird is Q fine specimen having a wing spread of over 50 inches.
 American locomotives ordered by the government of Belgium are arriving reg. ularly at Antwerp.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
ODD FELLOWS.

Uncas lodge transacted routine business al the meeting on Monday evening, at which the attendance was very large and included several out of town visitors. Fol lowing the business session, a rabbit pie supper was served and there was short address by Rev. MT. Hetherington of itchville
 Shetucket lodge held their regular meeting on Tuesday evening with a large number in attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
ELKS.

Norwich lodge, No. 430, B. P. O. E., will hold their annual memorial for the members who have answered the call of the Supreme Ruler on Sunday evening at s o'clock. Rev w. A. Keefe is to deliver the memorial address.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04

New Britain.-That the city charter is in need of general revision is evidenced by the condition of the document as return ed to Mayor Orrin F. Curtis by Assistant Corporation Counsel M. H. Camp after the latter sI,ent considerable time going over the various sections.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
Going to Indiann Hnsnita1.

Miss Linda Edmundson, R. N, of New Haven has been spending a few days with MT. and Mrs. Frank T. Naples on West Main street, before leaving for Terre Haute, Indiana, where she is to take charge of a hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
Unclaimed Letters.

The list of unclaimed letters in Nor wich, Conn, postoffice for the week end ing December 4, 1920, is as follows: Miss Helen Brown CD, Mrs. Benjamin Brown, Mrs. Agnes Holmes, Angeline Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
CLOUDY AND WARMER TODAY
 RAIN TOMORROW
ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOMS
EAGLES.

Norwich aerie, No. S67, F. 0. E.. is making large preparations to entertain the state officers on Dec. 18th, at which date the aerie will have large class to initiate The state officers will perform the nitiationx<eremony
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04

Pantomime mas held sway at the Drury Lane theater in London for ths last forty years.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
Tte BtlIlgtftrs
Norwich, saturday. Dec. 4. 1920.
THE WEATHER.
Winds.


 North of Sandy Hook and Sandy Hook Co Hatteras: Fresh south and southwest winds, overcast weather Saturday.
 Conditions. The northeast storm has passed beyond the field of observation and pressure has risen decidedly over New England and the Canadian maritime province. The temperature was above normal over practically all sections east of the Rocky Mountains except north New En- gland.
 The outlook is for cloudy weather in the states east of the Mississippi river during Saturday and Sunday with rain Saturday.
 Tho temperature will rise in the At lantic states Saturday while somewhat colder weather will prevail Sunday nisht
 The Forecast. For South New England: Cloudy and warmer Saturday; Sunday rain.
 Observations in Norwich. Inc Bulletins observations show the following records reported from changes iu temperature and barometric readings Friday:
 Ther Bar. a. m ................... 26 5O.20 l- n- ................ ..... 90 5O.2V D. m- .......-........... S2 3O.1O Highest 3e, lowest 26.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday Fair. Fridays weather: Fair, followed by cloudy
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04
To Cure Q Cold In On. Day

Take Groves LAXATIVE PROMO QJiNISE tablets. The genuine beara the -usz ature of E. W. Grove. 30c.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04

Predictions for Friday: Fair. Fridays weather: Fair, followed by cloudy
Norwich bulletin., 1920-12-04

North of Sandy Hook and Sandy Hook Co Hatteras: Fresh south and southwest winds, overcast weather Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-24

and they have become public Characters.
Because we know about them and their
work we say "What noble things they
are DOING Because nobody knows
how hard we work AL day long mt our
petty tasks, we say. "Oh, wish could
be finer !" But noble as is the work Of
these public characters whom we adj
miro so much, many Of them work no
harder and no more steadily than we
do. Our ability. and therefore what II
expected Of us, is not so big, so notice 4
able. that's all.
We needn't banker after big, noble
things to do. because the little sordid
things that lie before us just waiting
around to be done can be made just ~
noble, and we can make ourselves Just
as fine. The only difference will be
that it's only our own little world that
will know about It. But why should
we care for that? Isn't IL even more
noble to go on steadily. firmly. strongly,
doing these detestable trivial duties
knowing that we get no credit from the
world because the world doesn't know q
Oh. I'm sure this girl with the farawsy
look had n chance to do noble things.
right in her own small life in her own
small way. IL she can put whole
hearted unselfishness, thought for
others first, desire to achieve for the
Joy of accomplishment. no matter how
small the result, she'll be doing noble
things instead Of poking about dream y
ing them all day long. And I'm sure
that If she does she'll find that life, nt
least, is "one grand, sweet song
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-24
Just GOSSIP ABOUT PEOPLE
Nancy lynne Talks Of Last Nights Opera-She Hears Miss
: Peggy Ferguson WM Go to England on Hockey Team

The other guests will be: DR.. and Mrs.
James Anders, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
Beitler and Miss Clara Woodward.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burrows Sloan, Of Or.
chard Hill, Ardmore, have recalled their
invitations for a dance which was TO
have been given on Friday evening. ow
ing to death in the family.
Miss Anne Thomson. Of Grccnway
Haverford will give a theatre partv
followed by supper at the Ritz Carl
ton, on Friday evening, in honor Of
Mr.. A. Morris Shober. son of Mrs,
John Il. Shobcr. The guests will in
clude Miss Agnes Yarnail, Miss Cintra
Ellis. Miss Ruth Packard. Miss Mary
IL. Rowland. Mr.. Edward s. W. Far
mum. Jr., Mr.. Frederick Dunn and
MIR. Sidney Keith. Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Chew, Of
Radnor. will give children's party
today in honor Of their little daughter.
Miss Anne Chew. ,..
Mrs. Howard Spencer Graham and
Miss Margaret Thayer Graham are
spending Lent at the Villa Marguerite,
Charleston, s. G..
Mrs. George Horace Lorimcr. Of Bel.
graeme, Wyncote. VIII be at home in =
formally this afternoon from until
u clock. No cards have been sent
out.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-03-24

(Laurcl Stone married Granvilfe
Burton because she t0pcd him. She
surrendered hen newspaper cork 10
become his pife and the mother of his
tro little girls, but she did not realise
until after the nedding that nc did
not care for her in an emotional icdy
AZ nH. A gear after their marriage
q babv Vds born. n w0S then that
GrdnrHic noticed q subtle change IN
LGurci. an mdcfnabIe something that
he cOud not dRdiy:e, buf chich IN
That he lored her and mat she trds
absolutely Indifferent to him. Thc
tables Uerc turncd.)
A LTHOUGH Harriet did not dare
"a offend Laurel openly there vas ar
undcrcurrcnt Of feeling between them
that made Laurel uncomfortable, al
though she did not show it. Harriet took
every chance she could to hurt Laurel.
She did it carefully, dropping little
remarks here and there that would be
sure TO be exaggerated in tho telling
in on Granville one morning ostfnsibly
to pay little call. but really to talk
about Laurel.
Granville was busy and hc knew that
Harriet never came to his Office for so
cial purposes.
What can do for you?" he asked
cyeing her narrowly.
why. nothing. Gran" she said
Ln, In. u
dropped in"
"Oh. no you didn't" he returned
You never just drop in. You have
something on your nina what is it,
Harriet. corncrcd. dropped her limo
cent attitude. "Wcll. | did come il
to say something. Gran. might a
well be frank with you; it's abou
Laurel.
about Laurel! What can you have
TO say about Laurcl?''
Simply this. that don't think Sh'
ought to 20 out to luncheon with tW'
newspaper man 80 often. People are
talking and it isn't fair to YOU.
Granville throw back his head anc
laughed. ''PCopIc are talking. II
warrant no one is talking who hasn 7
been started talking by Harrct.'
Harriet flushed scarlet Gran tha'
isn't fair.
Perhaps not but it's true. Yor
don't like Laurel. YOU never have pre-
tended to like her. Oh. know" hr
went on. Ss Harriet was about to inter
rupt. that YOU have disguised the fact
beautifully: il was worth your while tr
do. so. because Laurel was liked, sought
after. and it wouldn't have been polite
on your part to snub her. II Laurc'
had been timid. you would have patro
nizcd her: it would have pleased you
better to have initiated her into the set
of which YOU are Il member. But because
she has brains aS well us extraordinary
beauty. you're jealous. and now you
are taking every chance you can get
to make trouble for her "
Harriet sat back and looked Mt Gran
vile. She was specchlcss with rage.
"Wcll, must say, Granville. that
you rc not very particular about what
you say
Are you?" he asked evenly
"You'rc not the first man who has