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The Cordova daily times., 1921-06-27
HAPPENINGS OF LOCAL INTEREST
 AROUND TOWN

The Pioneers of Alaska meet to. night.
 Wm. Fels and E. B. Conner, of Juneau, are Cordova visitors.
 Julius Sahlen has returned from Anacortes to look after his interests here.
 D. J. Moynhan and family were among the Watson passengers for Cordova last night.
 Miss Dora Williams, of Fairbanks, is spending a few days in town.
 Carl Motter and Nels c. Nelson, of Chehalis, were arrivals in town on last nights boat.
 Mrs. Paul Denhart, wife of the mining operator at Hope, is on the Watson on her way west to join her husband
 J. c. Smith returned last night from Winona, Ind, where he at tended the annual meeting of the Presbytery
 Capt. James V. Davis is a passen- ger aboard the Watson for the west ward, seeking a new run for his boat, the Estebeth.
 General Manager B. B. Yielding came down from Kennecott on yes- terday's train and left on the Ad- miral Watson for Latouche
 Paddy Cummings and Tom Dono- hoe, two former Nome mining men who are now dabbling in oil, are passengers on the Watson for the Cold bay district.
 Mrs. James Hayden of Seattle, was the guest of local friends last evening. She is on her way to Seward to visit her parents, MT. and Mrs. Sam Graef.
 The Athletic Association Is plan ming to have one of the most original and artistic floats in the Fourth of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-16
Vaudeville

KEITH 'S--Dorothy Jardon. noted ope-
ratio diva Harry Tighe and Eunn
Leedom. clever skit Tameo Kajiyama.
mind concentratonist Marguerite
padula. song studies: Val and Ernie
Stanton. comedians: Ona Munson and
company In "a Manly Revue; Clinton
Sisters, Lucas and Inez and the Leigh.
tDnq
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-16

for It's adroit blending OF merry story
and alluring melody.
comedians returning 10 the playhouse
OF the premiere with Philadelphia 9
biggest musical comedy success OF
seasons. This will be the third en-
gagement here of piece In which ro.
nance vies with melody.
WALNUT---"The Passion Flower" an
intense play of Spanish life, passion
ately portraying love and hate, wrong
and revenge. Nance O'Neil notable
emotional actress, makes a wronged
mother and wife the outstanding role.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-16

"THE TEMPEST" the valcdictory
ho oL the playwright of all time 70
nu,, Tmr stage, will be prcsontrJ hW tbo
,i,n ,i.,momaIhcan Society of the I'niycr.
Gi H OF PENNSYLVANIA in the RotnnicoI
TopHenS ,ro ct the University for one
""Gk' beginning May .. " o"'
gir o Mlll again be given in the opon
nIo,,aSt amidst natural settings. as the
''"' wright is said to have intended.
FLORENCE REED, star Of "rbo
rorirnitgr, iM,fiagr,' has in her gallery of stage
tcriyoti,nH,S 30 many remarkable charac
rr%;o,ohS that her description of their
saoa oa'i%9 ,,l Is q matter of interest Hayin ..
ton, Mss Reed in her vivid impcrsonas
Bcttino ahnn Brown in Seven DAYS" :,
liam IN The Master of the House"
"Th"a w IN The Typhoon"; nsha in
NV andcrcr" Zaharat al Kuiub in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-16

Beginning Monday-sEATS NOW SELLING
WILLIAM FAVERSHAM in
The PRINCE and the PAUPER
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
PUTNAM
(Continued From Page Six)

from Oak Hill. turned onto Grove streets, and then was turning on to Fzrrows when he changed his mind. and swung the machine around quickly so as to con- tinue further along Grove. In doing this he did not see the car driven by Frasier, and the two crashed. Frasier was driv- ing Buick. which had it's left mud guard torn. The Aldricf maehine was more badly damaged for after the col lision with Frasier, it swerved t3 one side and crashed into tree. The front mud guards were ripped, the running board broken, and the steering apparatus damaged.
 Battery A, Field artillery of Branfcrd, under command of Captain Ernest Aver i'll passed through Putnam Wednesday on it's way home after spending eight days In training at Camp Devens. There were 107 man in the outt, and the return trip is being made by way of Williman- tic. On the way to Devens the battery passed through Norwich and Danielson. The battery left Devens Tuesday morr- ing, and spent the night at Oxford, Mass. Wednesday night, Capt. ASerilI said he expected to camp near Wiilimantic On the trip to Devens the company averAred 50 miles & day, which is remarkable for a motorized battery of this nature. The Branford battery is the only motorized unit in the New England guard They have four large guns of 155 NM twelve caissons, IS five-ton ton trucks and four cargo trucks. While at Devens the men of the battery had opportunity to fire their large guns and were able to show some good marksmanship. Capt. Averin was overseas with Battery k of the 103d Y. D. He Is related to the Averills who | live in Pomfret.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
Opening of Northern Irish Parliament

oerfast. June z2.-(By The A P.)-l The opening of the northern parliament today by the king, who was accompanied by Queen Mary. was carried out with all Inc pagenantry and ceremony with which formal actions of British sovereigns are surrounded. The king himself wore the uniform os an admiral, with the blue lash of the Order of the Garter across hs breast while tho queen, who looked extremely pale and nervous. was in white satin, without any insignia of her rank. But a string of pearls was about her neck and large clusters of diamonds and emeralds shone from her collar ana brooch.
 The members of the parliament were ln somber morning dress, even the peevs leaving aside their robes for the occa- sion. Tho women, who were .n a m9- iority in the senate chamber, where the ceremony occurred. seemed t9 take ID wen keener interest in tho proceedings han the men
 4 real modern note was struck bv tha kings speech which he read in a Ftroug. clear voice, emphasizing :he points which he wished to impress on the audience. His plea for peace and concluation between tho two branches of the Irish race fell on welcome ears, for m no part Of Ireland is peace more de- sired than in Ulstcr. whero business has r1ffcred greatly by tho strife throughout Che country and by Nto Sinn Fein boy eott of Ulster goods.
 Pointing Co tho fact that the tyeS Of the whole empire were on Ireland today and making m earnest plea for m end to strife among tho Irish people, the kinr uAid. "t appeal Co an trishmen to nause Co stretch out thc' hand Of iorheara1e' and conenlaron, to forgive and forget
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Wmk. III. Rankin Co. Opens Akron
 Bzash. n c. Hbbhts. Resident
 Manager.
 The annual meeting of the Wm- H Rankin Co. was held June 18th and the same officers and directors were elected The executive and plan board for the coming year will be as follows: Chair man. Wm. H. Rankin: vice chairman, Wilbur D. Nesbit; research and trade surveys Herman A. Groth art, typogrz- phy and layout, Myron C. Perley; plans, W. S. Nordburg: sales management. ]. D. DriScoll; production. R. C. Nelson Robert k. Rinehart- Edw. C. Conover, K c. Ts5bitts. Charles F. Highom, Thomaa R. Shipp.
 On July 1st the company win open an Akron. Ohio brznch in the First Second National Bank building. with Mir E. c. Tibbitts as resident manager in charge Of the affairs of the company ip Ohio. Western Pennsylvania, New Yora and West Virginia
 Reports for present and future 6uzt ness were encouraging to say the leas and the whole management Of the Wn H. Rankin Co is optimistic for the fu- rure of advertising. Everyone expressed pleasure in Che addition 10 the Rankin executive forces Of suca a sterling ad- vertisinE man as Mir E. C. Tibbitts- who for s5 years was advertising man zEer Of the B. P. Goodrich Rubber Co. The Wm H. Rankin C0 now have complete organization in New York and Chicago and branch offices in Washing ton. D. C.. San Francisco Calf, and London. England and not only handle advertising in United States but are also completely equipped to handle interna-
 tional advertising of every description
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
Davis Theatre

While men folks no doubt will vtsit the Marcus Show Of 1920. during is engage ment at the Davis theatre. today, tomor- row and Saturday 10 see what the myri- ad of costumes have in them their fe- male companions will with equally as lis- It question go into ecstzsies over the superb sartorisl creations themselves. Miss Bee Winsome. Ruth Elmore. Char lotte Allen. Florence Lawrence, Edna Quirk, LHiu Swan Mile. Loletta and the famous Marcus Peaches promise to dis play srnewhat over thousand stunning habiliments. ranging from the ultra gor- geous and enveioping effect Of gold and silver worn by Miss Winsome in the prologue to the scanty rippies of light which protect the votaries of the god dess in Firth of Venus" from the min. Istrations of the constabulary.
 Over Sf00.O6o has been expended in making the Marcus Show an exafbition of supreme opuience. transcending any previous effort at stage investIture. Full three quarters of this vast sum found its way to the master modistes of New York and Paris
 Miss Winsome alone wears nine dff- ferent creations. Her onchid dress Is Partisan importation Of hand painted design. Brides past and to be will de- light in Miss Winsome's delicate trous- sean reVe@led m GooNoc, baEneAON Days" Miss winsomes rival for stun ming display is Miss Famore. whose gowns make one wonder little at the Marcus outlay for reninine decoration.
 In the twenty-seven musical numbers the Marcus Peaches will be seen 10 ad- vantage in wardrobe as beautiful as h is daring In Bathing CPeaches'' and ~Hirsh of Venus" th4 comedy malEs bring down the sartorlai expenditure by gracfously allowing their own fair cu- tieie to replace the product of the fn- dustrious silk worm. The poor dears danee with such avidtty that elimination of supeThouous garments is a necessity.
 As an added attraction there will bo shown a Paramount super special pic ture entitled Paying the Piper.- Owing to the exreme length Of the show it can only be shown twice daily beginning at and 7.3o. This Is the largest and best show of It's kind ever seen fin tf1is city.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
STAFFORD SPRINGS

The $125,0 900 issue of town of Stafford school bonds win be purchased by K. L. Day X Co. and Merrill Oldham Co.,, both of Boston. The contract was awarded at a meeting of the selectmen Wednes- day The successful biders put in a joint bid at $945.90 per thousand. The bonds are serial and will mature in the amount of S5.o0o each five years. They will be dated July 1, 1921, The money will be used to pay for building the new grammar school now in process of cree tion. The building will be two-etory. brick, with basement. gymnasium, assem- ply hall and eleven class rooms
 The funeral of Dr. Cyrus B. Newton was held at his home on East Main street Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock Rev. Levi Reese ofiiciated and burial was in the Stafford Springs cemetery.
 The icehouse of Medos LaBonte located near Stafford street, was destroyed bv fire about noon Wednesday, The cause of the fire IS unknown The ice was about all lost and there was no insur- ance.
 Michael Savor IA year old son of Mfr. and Mrs. Paul Savor of Wilmington was committed to the Connecticut School for Boys at Meriden by Judge Heald in the borought court Tuesday morning. Savor has committed numerous offences in the neigEborhood including an assault on an eight year old girl Vera Spak, and his parents have been unable to make him mend his ways. Judge Held considered him an incorrigable boy and sentenced him to the reform school until he is 21
 Guarantors of the Stafford Chautauqua at their meeting Monday evening found there was deficit and each of the guar antcrs was obliged to pay $2.5o. The first days programme opened with parade by the school children Tuesday morning at IF o'clock
 The Columbia artists gave concer afternoon and evening and in the evening there was alecture by Harry MeKeen.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
Sent Free to Prove This

Anyone ruptured. man, woman or child should white at once to w. s. Rice 1O32 Main St.. Adams, N. r., for a free trial of his wonderful stimulat- ing application. Just put 1t on the rupture and tho muscles begin to tighten they begin Co bind together SO that the opening closes naturally and the need of a support or truss or appliance Is then done away with. Don't neglect 10 send for this free trial Even if your rupture doesn't bother you what is the use of wear ing supports all your life Why suffer this nuisance? Why run the risk of gangrene and such dangers from n small and innocent little rup- ture the kind that has thrown thou sands on the operating table ? A host of men and women are daily running such risk because their ruptures do not burt nor prevent them from getting around. Write at once for this free trial, as it is certainly a wonderful thing and has aided in the cure of ruptures that were as big as a mans two fists Try and write at once, using the coupon below
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
Strand Theafre

The Tiddley winls Musical Comssy Co. will present an entire change of biE for the last half of this week. A change in song. dance. costume and comedy. Al all laugh bill 1t is sure to be.
 Clever. attractive titles form one of the most entertaining features of "Hearts in Exile" which will be seen at tho Strand theatre today. Friday and Sstur- day.
 In the character of Hope Ivznovuz. Mss CaIara Kinbar Young in ''Heartf in Exile" has a role that calls for trus histrionic ability. The part is a higriy dramatic one. telling as it does. of the love. trials and tribulations ola young Russian girl who is loved by three men One of the men. the chief of police. ex- Hes the other two men to Siberia and Hope follows Serge Palma. the man she has married. to that hopeless locality. There. strange things occur. Thrills. ex- citement and intense interest mark this feature as being in class by itslf Niss Young. of course, is seen to exceptional advantage.
 Prices for children this matinee 15e; adults 25e: evening 2Sc and 4oc. ex- fcept Saturday.
 Show starts at 2.15 and TOO. Door open half hour earlier.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
Breed Theatre

~The Blazing Trail" starring Frank Mayo, whBch is the feature at the Breed theatre today approaches the ideal in photodrzmatic entertainment is the story of a brilliant young physician whose mind drifts over he border of arnnesia under he lash of overwork He goes to the Blue Ridge Mountains to mingle with the illiterate mountaineer, and to forget, f0T a time. his identity and the eternal quest for specific for blood poisoning that has injured his men taltty. How he summons his scientific knowledge to save the fife of girl and how he fights the battle of hi slife for her honor, give the story a kiclSy punch that will delight tiloas for whom life has not lost it's thrill
 Lillian Rich. who is ane of the beau ties of the screen and as capable as she is pretty. plays the leading feminine role. Beautiful photography. a romantic background and above all the magnetic personality of the star. make The Blaz- ing Trair' one of the best screen offerings of the year. For the second feature Buck Jones will be seen m his latest of- fering Just Pals" a story packed with action, laughs and just a few tears
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
JEWETT CITY

Mrs. P. B. Driscon was a guest at the Murphy wedding in Norwich Tues day.
 The graduating exercises of the River side Grammar school are to be held this (Thursday) evening at o'clock, stand ard time.
 Richmond P. Gardner arrived on We'd nesday afternoon from Ann Arbor. Mi- chigan, to spend the summer vacation.
 Miss Mary Havey invited the seventh and eighth grades of St. Mary's paroeh- ial school to hold their picnic at Crystal Spring Grove a beautiful spot on her farm The party of thirty-two enjoyed an auto ride Co the grove, played games and enjoyed tho refreshments provided. The sisters from the school and the cler- gy accompanied tho children, who vera ioath to return in the evening. Before they left rousing vote of thanks was given Miss Havey.
 Mrs. c, Fl. Prior entertalns the Baptist Ladies Aid Society this (rhursday) af- ternoon.
 The conference of churches will be held at Newent next Wednesday, the 92th. Mrs. Charles Armstrong, superintend- ent of tho cradle roll, and Mrs. M. D. Fuller, superintendent of the primary department of the Baptist church, enter tained the cradle roll babies and their mothers, and the primary children at the parsonage, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs A, M. Clarke, who was superintendent of tho cradle roll for eleven years, was i the guest of honor. and in behalf of that department. with an appropriate speecb, lIttie Miss Marion Wilbur of Glasgo presented her handsome cut glass vase and olive dish Mrs Clarke was greatly surprised, but expressed her pleasure and appreciation
 The children enjoyed games and Mrs. Earl Gilbert rendered few piano se- i lections. Cake ice cream and candy were served. all enjoying a good time, There were 3s present.
 | All Of the farm bureau demonstrations in Griswold were posted this past weel, by the county agent on the farms of | Charles Palmer, Harold Geer, C. TN Armstrong, M. IT. Bartlett and Simon Brewster. The top dressing demonstra. i tion on the farm of M IT. Bartlett is showing some very interesting results l just now. The plot on which no fertili zer was applied is far behind the other i four plots. The certified seed potatoe: which are being used in the potato dem onstration run by Charles Palmer art ahead of the other selected seed. One lo in particular of Vermont certified seed is showing up at the present time to fint advantage. while the home grown seet is hardly through the ground as yet Th' clover seeding is coming in in fine shap'
 on two of the plots in Harold Geer
 clover demonstration. on the plot wher manure and acid phsphate was used tn oats are beginning to head out and tn clover seeding is growing fast. On tn
 next plot where only acid phosphate wa
 used the oats are not quite so far ou and the clover seeding is not as high a
 it is in the other plot, while on the plo
 where no fertilizer was used the oats an, the seeding both are quite little behin
 the other two plots, Clover seeding
 showing up some better on the Timed plo
 than on the unlimed.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
NORTH STONINGTON

The Center school, Miss Mabel flag berg, of Norwich, teacher, closed Fri day with appropriate exercises and a picnic lunch, about 70 of the pupils and their guests attending. The children took part in songs and recitations and there were Victrola selections.
 After the speaking several were award ed prizes, those for improvement in pen manship going to Violet Swain and Ber- tha Edwards. Mildred Main brought the greatest number of wild flowers, entitling her to first prize. John Thorpe brought the next greatest number. receiving sec ond prize.
 Archie Brown deserves special men ton as he was the only child neither ab- sent tarly nor dismissed during the en- tire school year, At noon sandwiches. cookies, cake, and lemonade were furnished by parents and friends
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23

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 No woman can realize the joy and happiness this healthy babe brought into the home of Mrs. Benz, unless they have had 8 like experience.
 Every woman who suffers from any ailments peculiar to her sex, as indi- cated by backaches, headaches, bear ing-down pains, irregularities, ner- vousness and ''the blues" should not rest until they have given Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23

and to join in milking for the :and which they love new era of peace, contens- ment and good will"
 His hope that the rest of Ireland would follow the north and establish It's own parliament, or that The two parlia- ments would decide to have one parlia- ment for the whole country. in fact the whole speech. was we'll received, al.hcngh in accordance with custom there was no applause in the senate chamber.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
Changing the Color of Gems.

It is possible to change the color of precious and .semiprecious stones by exposing them to the action of radium. A Frenchman who has devoted him. self to this study has obtained re- markable results. He bought sap phires of different kinds and put them in box with small quantity of radium. At the end of month the transformations were as follows: White sapphires had become yellow {; blue, green; violet, blue; wfne-colored stone, red; dark blue, violet.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
SOUTH GRISWOLD

MT. and Mrs. Byron P. Young and three sons of Sterling were guests Sun- day at Ransom H. Young's.
 Edward Hollowell and son of Preston were business callers at I. 0. Burdick's s June 18th.
 The strawberry supper which was served by the ladies of the Methodist church Friday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ramson H. Young was at
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
LessenIng the Trouprs.

'These are the smallest sandwiches I ever saw for the money" complained q tourist in a seaside restaurant. "Yes," replied the waitress. There was so much complaint of the quality of them that thought I would make them smaller, so that there would not be so much to grumble about"
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
nMetbodiatU cburb

The word "Methodist' Is derived from a Greek word, meaning method or rule. It was applied in derision to those following the methods of John Wesley, but he accepted the term and made it feature that the rules and methods of the Savior were fol- loweG-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
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Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23

tended by nearly a hundred people. The evening was spent in playing games and singing. The supper netted the society $21.
 Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Greene were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs William Miner
 Theron Kinnie has returned to Meriden after spending his vacation at S H. Kin nie's.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23

NorwaIk-william Knapp. an ice man. lost a large part of his nose when dog jumped at him and seized him by the nasal organ on Maple street The dog escaped, though a crowd sought to despatch him A
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23

New Britain-seven teachers in the local schools have notified Superintend- ent S. H. Holmes that they will not re- new their contracts for next term.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
NORTH STERLING

Mir and Mrs. Henry Lewis and Mfr. and Mrs. J.. A. Lafantain and son. Ed mund, motored to Hishbank, R. l.. and ether places Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
CANTERBURY

With the close of school at the Ray mond district some of the children's marks were worthy of notice. Among them are the following:
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23

The Chinese tael now used for rec koning financial transactions is not a coin, but a measured slab of silver.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
A Bulletin Want
 Advertisement Will Get h
What Is Going On Tonight

Clan Graham, No. 25o. Order of Scottish Clans. meets in Steiner's Hall
 Ladies Auxiliary, No 54. A O. H., meets in Buckingham Memorial
 Palmyra Euczmpment, No. 8, L O. O. F., meets in Odd Fellows Hall
 Lafayette Council. No. POT, L'U. St ]. B. of A.. meets at 25 Shetucket Street
 Women of Mooseheart Legion, Nc. isl, meet at Moose Home.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23
If Ruptured
 Try This Free

Auply rt to Any Rupture, Old or Recent, Large or Small and You arc on tho Road That Has
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Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-23

The averages are for the entire school year.