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Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
Connecticut Patents

The following patents were issued oc- tober 4, 1921:
 William H. Smith, Bridgeport, spring wheel; Isaac Watrous, Bridgeport, cleo trically operated machine for scraping irregular wooden surfaces; Roland G. Williams Bridgeport, pole-mounting i; Bengt M. W. Hanson, Hartford, vertical surface grinding machine; Charles F. Smyth New Haven, infatable fabric boat and bed or cushion; Charles R. Underhill, New Haven, method and means of selec- tion; Samuel L. Whitright, New Haven, fuel-vSporizing heater; Gavin s. Fallow, Wethersfeld, screw-thread gauge; Paul J, Lemmer, Groton, envelop.
 Designs-Thomas Monk, lace; Samuel H. Page, Stratford, lace; Hans A. Philips, Stratford, lace.
 Trade Marks-The Comfort Powder Co.,, Hartford, powder for the toilet, nurs- cry, and similar purposes; Jacob N. Vol odarsky. New Haven, dental cream; Lan- ders, Frary & Clark, New Britain, meat juice presses and food-croppers Mur- phy-Gorman company Danbury, soft, stiff and velour hats; Norwalk Tire & Rubber O., Norwalk rubber vehicle tires Union Hardware Co.,, Torrington, ice racing skates and racing roller skates.
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NEW YORK SPEAKER FOR
q. OF c. ANNUAL MEETING

C. Ot U. ANN O<AA
 Members of the Chamber of Commerce and their friends will attend She annual meeting of the chamber this CTuesday) evening at o'clock in Odd Fellows hall, Main street F. D. Van Amburgh, edi- tor of The Silent Partner. will be the speaker of the evening. MT. Van Am burgh is a magnetic and vigorous speak CT and his previous speeches in Norwich have made for him many warm admirers. An orchestra and singing. followed by buffet lunch and cigars, will make this meeting enthusiastic and Interesting. This is the first of regular monthly meetings of the chamber for the coming year These meetings are for members and their friends. Topics of local inter- est will be discussed irony time to time. The committee having thesa meetings in charge will make every effort to conduct them for the entertainment and instruc- tion of the members as well as offering an opportunity to the members to discuss local problems, and promise some inter- est;ng sessions during the coming year, A. L. Peale is chairman of this commit- tee, and with him are Leo Olevson, Nell son Parker, John M SAafin, Joseph x. Weymouth and Ernest o. Rodeir.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
NOLLE IS ENTERED IN
 BICYCLE THEFT CASE

The case against Stanley Simcefsky, charged with receiving stolen property. was nolled in the city court Monday morning by Judge Arthur F. Libby. The charge against Simcofsky was receiving a bicycle stolen from Charles F. Hag berg, son of Major and Mrs. Charles A. Hagberg of Main street. The accused showed bill of saleand the case was nolled
 The bicycle was stolen from in front of the Y. NJ. c. A. building several nights ago and the police had been on the watch for it. Saturday the bicycle was found in the possession of Simcofsky and he was arrested.
 The accused testified that he purchased the wheel from a man by the name of John Burns who rave him bill of sale. He did not know where urns was.
 The case against a New London man charged with driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor and without an operators license was contin- ued until Monday. October 24 to allow more time to secure evidence.
 Two automobile drivers were present. ed in court for parking their machines on roadway longer than the law allows They settled their caes by payment of S3 each,
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ACCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. George D. Colt is visiting in New Haven.
 Addison Fighter. of Chicago was a -ecen. visitor in town.
 Mrs. Char,es II. Preston. of Lincoln avenue. gave a tea at the Norwich Go club Saturday.
 Nr. and Mrs. Fred N. Bidwell have returned 10 their home in Passaic, N. J., after visit in town.
 Miss Annie Ruggles is accompanying friends 10 Spain. having sailed from New York Saturday on the Olympic.
 Mrs. Adam Reid will be the guest of Mir and Mrs. Walter D. Fuller of Phila- delphia for several weeks motor trip through the south.
 MT and Mrs Robert Boisson. with their chi.dren Jeanne and Henri. have returned to their home at Norwich Town. having spent the summer months at their former home in Lyons. France.
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The POrteors & Mitchell Co.

Liberty HI. visiting the family of John Clarke.
 Erwin Collins and his sister. Bliss Eva Collins were in Bridgewater. Mass. last week. visiting relatives and friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hubert P. Collins with William Wolff and Mrs Ruth Jacobs as their guests attended Stafford fair Friday.
 Mrs. Ethel Blakeley. who has been suffering for some time with throat trouble. has undergone a minor surgi- cal operation.
 Twenty-nine members of Columbia grange visited Lebanon grange Thurs day evening. Neighbors' night. One hundred and twenty-five granrers were present. The lecturers programme was furnished by Columbia and Franklin Ersnges. the former presenting a tab< leau. The Reveries of a Bachelor.
 Miss Nellie Hunt of Pine street ceie- brated her birthday and that of wTi- liam Vanesse. living at her home We'd nesday evening. Each had a birthday cake with lighted candles. Fourteen guests were present and many gifts were received.
 At the meeting of the school conn nittee last week the board organized with the election of Charles ". Bailey chairman. and Dwight 4. Lyman sec rotary. Each member of the committee will have one district school under his especial supervision. The duties of the secretary. who Is now paid a salary of s5o per annum. will he increased as some of those heretofore attended 70 by the superviso- will devolve upon the secretary for the present. Rev. T. Newton Owen preached Sum day morning from Cor. IS: ss Therefore he ye steadfsst.~
 Mrs Mary B. Yeomans who has been spending the summer at her home on the green. leaves th,s week for a visit to her sister. Mrs. Prince in Coventry. going from there to Cleveland. and pan ming to spend the wTiter in the south. Saturday last Mrs. Yeomans completed a residence of fifty-eight years in Co., ,umbia.
 Fred C. Maier of Boston was charr- cd with reckless driving. before Justica Herbert ?. Collins Friday morning al the town hall. The car which he was ] driving collided with a car driven by Lucian Karfenia at Flanders railroad bridge one week ago Sunday night. Maur was going towards Hartford and Karpenia towards Norwich. Two wit nesses were examined when the case was continued to Oct. 2s. Ii was said that two or three persons were injured | in the Norwich car. one of whom eus. tained a broken rib
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NEW STEAMSHIP LINE FOR NORWICH

With two fast steel steamships to run a freight line between th1s city and New York, local interests have organized the Charter Oak Steamship Co.,. Inc, with home office at S11 Thayer building.
 The two sister ships which the com pany will operate will enable it to run daily service between the terminal cities, stopping at New London, New Haven and Bridgeport each way, and this ser vice will increase the Norwich shipping facilities and doubtless encourage new in- dustries to locate in the city. This com pany will furnish direct connections and through rates for forwarding to all parts of the world.
 Those interested in the organization of the new line of boats have found a great deal of interest shown in it by Eastern Connecticut shippers and their support and cooperation has been pledg- ed The manufacturers especially are de- lighted that Norwich is to have daily all-year-round service between Norwich
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and New York. ensuring prompt deliv- cry to destination, and bringing this city into closer contact with the cities along the sound. The establishment of the new line will mean also an additional means of employment for Norwich men, and as this company is composed of local i,rterests, supplies. etc. for the ships will be purchased here.
 Shippers have already promised ca- pacity shipments as soon as these ships are put into service, and they see advan- tages in having the home office in this city.
 Mayor H. NJ. Lerou. President c. F. Wells of the Chamber of Commerce, man. ufacturers, merchants, bankers and oth- CT leading citizens have pledged their support and cooperation to the new line A. Brewster Clark, financial secretary of this company, states that he is pleased with the local interest manifested in the company by the large number of sub scriptions for stock rceived.
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Wins Advancement at silk NH.

Having taken up beginners work at the West Side silk mill less than one year ago. Ralph Henry Marsh, of Peck street, has steadily advanced until recently he was promoted to inspector at this mill. Since graduating from the grammar school he has worked in the office of the Ironsides Beard Corporation, where he served faithfully for a number of months, during which he took the night course at school. Young Marsh is a First Class Scout, prominent member of both Land and Sea Scouts, and has won several Scout badges and medals.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
Colleges New Boat christened.

Miss Agnes Leahy and Miss Dorothy wu1f, both of this city, took important parts in the christening of the two col- lege boats which have been placed in the Thames river by the girls of Con- necticut college. The two boats were christened Saturday. The boats which are Adirondack skiffs were named Loy- atty '19 and Loyalty 20 in memory of the two boats bought by the late Dr. Fred erick H. Sykes while he was president of the college, and which were later stolen from the boathouse.
 Miss Leahy rowed one of the boats from Harrison's Landing to the college boathouse. Miss Wulf, member of the physical education department broke a blue and white ribboned bottle. contain ing water from a brook in Bolles wood, across the bow of each boat.
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Forum Programme

The Norwich Colored Dramatic and Musical association held an interesting forum programme Sunday which was of a volunteer character as the meeting progressed. The programme included the following: Opening hymn. Nearer My God to Thee: prayer, Fred Hazard: solo Mrs. Mary Wheeler; solo, Al Perrin. There were speeches by Mrs. Samuel Blair of Providence, Mrs. Dora Randall, Mrs Fred Hazard of Shamrock, R. l., Mrs Lizzie Geary of Cohasset, Mass, Fred Hazard and Prof w. E. Geary. The association is feeling very grtteful to all who assisted in the jubilee concert that was given last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
FRASER WAS TOLD
 HE COULDN'T LIVE
Had Fallen Of s Pounds - Gains 30 Pounds on Tanlac
 Feels Fine Still Gaining

Several times I was told I had but few weeks left on this earth. but here am hale and hearty and feeling fine, and Tanlac alone is responsible for it. was the truly remarkable statement made by Adelard Fraser, 45 Groton St. Provi- dence, machnist for the New England Butt Machine Go. for the past fifteen years
 T had been suffering from stomach trouble for twenty years and had become so thin that I was little more than skin and bones Why, l had fallen off from one hundred and forty-fiNe to only ninety pounds in. weight and just felt like I was dying by inches For the past several years l lived on nothing scarcely but gruels. and even this caused me almost unbearable pain and suffering. My nerves were shattered. and night after night I walked the floor too restless to sleep. l paid out more than fifteen hundred dol lars in an effort to get relief and became so discouraged that l just quit trying
 However. Tanlac finally came my way. and l think it deserves . gold medal for what it is doing for suffering Suman- ity Why. six bottles have me eating almost enough for two men. have built me up to one hundred and twenty pounds in weight and I am still gaining. I sleep like top a night. and am so full of new life and energy I feel like getting out and running foot race. Tanlac has simply been godsend to me in restor- ing my health
 Taniac is sold in Norwich by National Drug Stores Corp. and Taftville Pharm- acy and in Plainfield by F. l.. Mercier Charles R. Carey. Jewett City, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
For Thin Waists
 and Sleeveless Gowns
CToilet Tinsl

A safe, certain method for ridding the skin of ugly. hairy growths is as follows: Mix a paste with some DOW dered delatone and water, apply to hairy surface about minutes, then rub off, wash the skin and the hairs are gone. This is entirely harmless and seldom requires repeating, but to avoid disappointment it is advisable to see that you get genuine delatone. Mix fresh as wanted
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
DECISCO CLUB ENTERTAINED
 BACKUs HOSPITAL PATIENTS

The members of the Decisco club en- tertained the patients of the Backus hos pital on Sunday afternoon, with a delight ful musical programme.
 The soloists were the Misses Viola Grover, Charlotte Fowler, Melicent Mitchell, Marion Allen and Elinor Don- ovan and George Stanton, George Holl- ingsworth, Robert French and Fred Pow CTS in Scotch melodies. Prof. Hugh Kinder was in charge of the concert.
 Miss Harriet Williams, a member of the Decisco club, is a patient at the hospital, having undergone an operation for appendicitis. The members of the club male her a visit, and presented a bouquet of chrysanthemums to her.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
RarnesstnK the Wind.

Years ag& wind power was comner- ciaIy popuiar It simply had to be. since there were few other sources of power. Today we get more of our pow CT from coal and a great amount from wstes
 Palestine Is not favored with either coal or water power, and. Dr. L NJ Ma yersohn is now studying the problem of Wlnd power 10 determine whether or not lt would be possible to run the in- dustrles of Palestine with wind-motors. He has collected interesting data on wind motors in Europe.
 Examination of AT installations was made. Eighty-seven per cent of these had worked satisfactorily for periods UT To l,s00 years. Wind-power installa. lions are now made in Denmark for the generation of electric power in small Exchange
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PRESTON CITY PASTOR

I7I11o IN IHIS CII1 Following an illness with intestinal trouble, Rev. Thomas J. Lewis, for sev- eral years pastor ot the Preston City Congregational church. died in this city shortly after midnight Monday Three weeks ago when his illness became seri- ous he was brought to the hospital in this city for treatment.
 Rev. Mir. Lewis was 64 years old and was born in Wales, England coming to America when young man. He is sur vived by his wife, so1 and a daugh- ter.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
INGROWN TOE NAIL
 TURNS OUT ITSELF

A few drops of "Outgro" upon the sin surrounding the ingrowing nail re- duces inflammation and pain and 30 toughens the tender sensitive skin un- derneath the toe nail, that it can not penetrate the flesh, and the nail turns naturally outward almost over night.
 ''Outgro" is a harmless, antiseptic manufactured for chiropodists. How ever, anyone can buy from the drug store a tiny bottle containing direc-
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Assessors in Night sesion.

The board of assessors are giving Nor wich property owners increased opportun- lty to put in their lists by holding office hours on two nights in the week, We'd nesdays and Saturdays, but so far not many citizens are taking advantage of these hours.
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sebastian John Wieland.
FUNERALS.

Rev. MT. Richardson officiated at the funeral of Frank Nef in Montville on Sunday. The bearers were members of Thames lodge, I. o. o. F., and burial was in Jerome cemetery
 Mrs. Richard Fitzgerald
 Funeral services for Mrs. Richard Fitz- gerald were held at her late home at 129 Cliff street on Monday morning followed by a solemn high requiem mass in St Mary's church at o'clock. There was a very large attendance of relatives and friends and many beautiful floral tributes were arranged about the casket.
 At the services in St. Marys church, Rev W. A. Keefe was celebrant of the mass with Rev. Myles P Calvin as dea- con and Rev. William H. Kennedy as sub b-deaeon. As a waiting hymn Miss Eleanor Donovan sang Lead Kindly Light Henry J. La Fontaine was at the organ. The bearers were Fred Bundy, Timothy Sullivan, Michael Sullivan, Frank Wiley, John A. Holland and John Lynch. Burial was in St Mary's ceme- tery where a committal service was conducted by Fathers Keefe and Kenne- dy.
 Shea and Burke were the funeral di- rectorS.
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Got Two Coons

H. A. Lamphere of Groton and party opened their coon hunting season Satur- day night by taking trip to the north several miles where their faithful coon hound Red soon struck a scent, which after following for a short time resulted in the hunters hearing the sound of his 'barl<ing up" a tree as a signal for the hunters. Two coon averaging about 14 pounds apiece were shot.
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COUNTY DOCTORS TO MEET
 AT STATE HOSPITAL

New London County Medical society will hold it's semi-annual meeting at the Norwich state hospital at 4 o'clock this (Tuesday) afternoon. The meeting will be taken up with routine business. after which there will be a paper by F. H. Wheeler of New Haven on Medical De fense, followed by discussion and volun- tary papers. This win be followed by mental clinic
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
scAnnner Ka. rl....a

The auxiliary schooner W. H. Reed Out of Gloucester. which went ashore at Quonochontaug, R. l., when her engine broke down, was finally f1oated Sunday by the coast guard cutter Acushnet after many unsuccessful attempts The schooner's crew of six men spent the night at the coast guard station,
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Announces Engagement.

Mrs John Mckinley of New London has announced the engagement of her daughter, Evelyn. to Howard W. Van der voort of Glen Ridge, \. J.
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sisr Fo. R.siIr,ad statio,

The New ha.ea rsad had q sign point ing the way to the railroad station erect ed Monday at the head of the walk from hialra street to the station.
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Will Attend Social Here.

Fifteen members of the Young Peo- ple's Christian Union of All Souls church in New Londoa are to attend a basket social at the 0niversalist church here this (Tuesday1 evening
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OBITUARY.
Miss Maria T. Mather.


 Miss Maria T. Mather, SO, died satur- day at her home in Waterford after an illness of some duration. Miss Mather was the daughter of Charles and Maria Comstock Mather. Miss Mather was an only child. She is survived by several cousins in Waterford and Norwich. Burial will be in Flanders.
 Mrs. Moses J. Culver.
 Mrs. Ursula B. Culver, widow of Moses J. Colver, died at her home In Center Groton on Sunday. She was a native of Montyille, born March 25, 1S41, the daughter of Solomon and Sa- rah F. (Hazen) Chapman. She had resided in Center Groton many years and was highly esteemed by wide cir cle of friends. She is survived by tive sisters, Miss Alice Chapman, and Mrs Esther Chapman. She also leaves three grandchildren, John Colver of Poqlfonoc Raymond, of O,d Mystic, and Leon ot Ledyard
 Sebastian John WieIand.
 The death of Sebastian John Wieland 63, occurred Monday at his home in Lis bon He had been in poor health since he had his leg broken while at work ir the Martin Go. Velvet mill about a veal and a hals ago.
 He was born in Alsace-Lorraine anC came to this country about 40 years ago and had resided in this vicinity eve since. He is survived by his wife, tw, daughters in Lisbon, one in Willimanti and one in Plainfeld.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-10-18
Found Unconscious on Road.

Several Norwich people returning from New London Sunday evening reported that just outside New London a man who had been struck by an automobile had been picked up beside the road suf fering from severe bruises and cuts. It was said that the man had been struck by an automobile that had been passing. The man was in an unconscious condi tion when picked up and was taken to New London.
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Eugene Meyer. Jr.. managing di- rector of War Finance Corporation who plans to leave Washington in few days for a personal survey of the agricultural and live stock sec tions of the West and South. as basis for extending liberal farm credits under the new powers given the corporation by Congress. It is Mir Meyers wish to study condi- tions on the ground and learn the credit needs of the farmers at first hand before the actual distribution of the increased funds is begun. Mir. Meyer also will take up with bankers and fnanciers in the va rious sections the handling of loans quickly and efficiently.
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To enable man to walk on an in- clined roof, spiked frames. to be strap ped under the shoes. have been patented.
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To Stop Falling Hair

You can easily clean your head of dandruf, prevent the hair falling out and beautify it. if you use Parisian sage says Lee & osgood Co., who guar antees it.
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The world war caused 10000. 900 men to be mobilized, of whom 30.Oo0,ooo were wounded and s,0o0,O0O killed.
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DIED

LEWIS-In Norwich. Oct. IS, 1921, Rev. Thomas J. Lewis, pastor of the Pres ton City Congregational church.
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bride. a granddaughter of the late Giles w. Bailey of Center Groton, was former ly employed in New Haven as a tele- phone operator.
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MADAM STANLEY.

the seventh daughter of the third gen eration, she tells the past. present and future by the planet you were born under, puts you on the guard of your friends and enemies, and your future companions. She tells you about absent friends, she tells if companions are true or false, also what part of the country is iuckiest for you. Special readings Sunday. Thorough satisfaction given. Hours: g a. m. to 9 ?. m. 45 North Main St, Norwich, Conn. ===----==---- ------------=---.:=-..-.-
 TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
 WANTED-Piano player for dancing pa2s Phone 1896 or 401. oct1sd
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Honey produced in Czecho-Slovakia last year amounted to 7ss metric tons
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VARIOUS MATTERS

 Norwich, Tuesday. Oct. IS, 1891.
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TOO LATE FOB CLASSIFICATION

WANTED-Piano player for dancing paas- Phone 1896 or 401. octlSd
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Crandall-woIfe

Irving M. Crandall of Mystic and Miss Grace H. Wolfe of New Haven, were married Saturday evening at the parson- age of the Poquonnoc church by Rev, o. G. Buddington. Miss Pansy Crandall, a sister of the groom and Colt Chappell were the attendants. MT. Crandall Is in, the service of the U. s. army and h;s