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Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
DAVIS THEATRE.

Said to be one of the mos; renarkabI, picture productions of the current sea. son, The Inside of the Cup. Paramount. Cosmopolitan picturization. or winston Churchilrs famous novel, will be shown at the Davis theatre for three dayH be. ginning Sunday next
 When this book was publshed in 1913, Its exposure of hypocrisy among weal. thy churchgoers. provoked bitter criti. cism by the clergy of England and this country. The hero of the story. as ir the picture, Is the rector of a fashion. able church. who becomes disgusted with certain elements of his flock and severe. ly arraigns them for their shame and hy. pocrisies.
 Director Albert CapeilsnI. however hs, paid more attention to the dramatic fea. lures of the story than 10 the phiionoph, which makes the book almost unforret. table The scenes are thrilling and fh, heart appeal eliminating in the fruitsor of a love romance. Is irresistible. n, east headed by William P. Carleton anS Edith Hallor. is unusually large and ar tistIc
 A two-reel Mack Sennett comedy ensi tied Pickle Rancy. and a Paranour' Magazine will also be shown.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11

UK the successor to Rev. NJ. Fl. May as pastor of St Bernard's church, New town correspondent writes:
 Rev. George T. Sinnott. for the past II years the able pastor of St Roses church, Newtown. with the Sacred Heart church, Southbury. St. Thomas church. Oxford, and St. Stephens church. Trum- bull, as outside missions, has been trans- ferred to the Iastorate of St. Bernard's church, Rockville, Conn., Father Slnnott during his stay here, has nearly wiped out the debt on the church by his unceasing efforts. besides making improvements around the church properties. At present he is having new concrete walks laid around the church, which will add not a little to its appearance. Father Slnnoti for several years served on the board of education, In which work he was deeply interested. As token of the esteem in which he was held by his parishloners he was rendered a reception in November 1919, when he celebrated the 18th year of his ordination to the priesthood. and was presented a handsome purse. His new congregation is composed of 3.o0C people, who enjoy the advantages of ar up-to-date church, school buildings and convent. Father Snnott is making prep arations for his departure he will leav, behind him a host Uf friends who wisf | him the best O. luck in his new field oi labor.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
LEBANON

social was held in the chapel of the Baptist church Friday evening. A vari- ety supper was served The fine pro- gram included a piano duet by Mrs. Fred Burgess and daughter. Mss Elean- or Burgess, vocal solos by Miss Miriam Bliss of Norwich; reading by Miss Dor othy Mccall and Edward Mccall. of joy of Boston. The social was in charge of Mrs. J. E. Burgess and Mrs. A. B. Hewitt. S3S was cleared. A large number from this place, mem bers of Social Corner Club No. ., at tended the Social Corner picnic at Mrs Lillian Browning's Wednesday. A children's day concert will be held at the Baptist church Sunday morning in place of the regular preaching service. A special town meeting was held In the 1 town hall Monday at p. m. to see If the town would vote to appropriate s20,- GOO more toward building the George w. Lyman High school. The vote stood IT against appropriating the money and ee ! in favor of 1t
 ] Mrs E. M. Comedy has returned home after spending several months In New York
 Mrs. Ida M Abel entertained from Sunday until Wednesday Mir. and Mrs 1 NeYlnS, MT. anu 40TS. W. v. NeRlnS an sons, Verick and Douglas. of Brooklyn N Y. Mrs. Abel returned with them for a few weeks visit. The trip was made i by automobile.
 Mrs. Charles Troland spent Wednesday | in New London.
 Miss Hattie King is visiting relatives fin New Haven.
 i Miss Ella P. Peck of Hartford was a week end guest of her mother, Mrs. H M. Peck
 Mrs. Carrie Abeil spent Sunday witf her son in Norwich.
 i Mrs. George standish and dauehte, May. of Westchester, are spending 1
 few days with MT. and Mrs. Clark Stand tsh.
 MT. and Mrs. O. L. Puttz and son La
 verne spent Sunday in Hartford gusts o eMr and Mrs. l. B. Church.
 Mrs. H. M Peck Miss Ella Peck, MT II and Mrs. c. M. Geer and daughter, My "a spent Sunday in South Kihingly wltl Mir and Mrs. M. D. Whitaker.
 Clark Standish. Jr., spent day las
 week in Hartford.
 Mrs Sarah Gager, Mrs. Phebie Irish an,
 Mrs Mercie Gillette were Norwich isit ors Tuesday.
 | Mir Buckley of Providence, R. l., wis
 tied his son Howard Buckley at Rev. Ed
 ward Nieid's this wek.
 Callers at c. s. Goodwin's Sunda.
 wre MT. and Mrs. Dwight Underwood an,
 daughter Miss Bernice Underwood o
 Norwich Town; Mrs. Chester Mannin,
 and son, Wm-, and two granddaughter
 pf Hllstown. MI. and MsR 1asid- ,Clarl
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
STRAND.

Place yourself in this woman's posi. ton brilliant young woman lawyer. you have just been elected governor of western state-the first woman in the country to hold this office. Your sisters the world over look 10 you for guidance. Upon your courage and ability in per forming the duties of governor depend. tne success ol womanhood's cause-its political freedom Then picture the brutal killing Jf man-your own hus- band guilty Of the crime and convicted to pay the penalty. Only you can save him. A word sfrom your lips and he is Tree. But that word would cost you your honor-and more. betrayal Of the peo- ple's faith in you and the humiliation of all your sex What would you dos Would you free eur husband and face the scorn and hE . Spf the people you betrayed? Can yos &ngine the anguish and tortures of W, D actually facing this problem7 See hos< she solves 1t tu Every Woman's Problem. a vibrant dra- ma of self-sacritice, which is coming 70 the Strand theatre. on Monday with Mrs. Wallace Reid in the leading role.
 Also fine O. Henry story, A Philis- tine in Bohemia, Is of a comedy-drama nature and promises much in the way of amusement. Jimmy Aubrey's iztesi comedy scream. The Nuisance, will com. plete the program
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
STAFFORD SPRINGS

The local gun clubs rifle range is proving very attractive. At the meet Thursday afternoon Max Cox was high man, having scored 66 out of possible 75. Bert Cox broke 59 and Harold Pin ney, Angus Park and Tex Cox 56 each of the clay pigeons. It is expected that similar meetings will be held about once a week.
 New ties have been laid on the Gen. tral Vermont railroad at the River stree1 crossing. This is where freight cars have been jumping the tracks recently and ar improvement is now anticipated.
 The headquarters fer the local distFic nurse are being painted and 1t is expect ed they will be ready for occupancy witi in a few days.
 The Stafford baseball club will pla, Rockville Sunday afternoon.
 The graduating exercises of all tn granmer school in town will be held al a union exercise in Memorial hall il Stafford Hollow Wednesday evening next
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11

making . total in the two highest r-zaes of eleven The total list is nftT-four names.
 Mrs. Carl A. Johnson attended ,h. commencement day exercises of Baclrus Hospital Nurses Training school of thss week
 Miss Alice Vernon of Bnlerioa, Mass-. Is visiting relatives in Paimertown.
 For the annual Memorial day of Thames lodge. No. 22. L O. O. P. the members will meet Sunday morning af 9.so, daylight saving time. and march in a body 10 Comxtocx cemetery where the graves of deceased brothers win be decorated. The members will form al tha Palmer Memorial school grounds where each member will be furnished the of- ficial mourning badge. The decorating committee comprises Henry Allen. chair man: Chester Comstock and V. A. Rou- enlund.
 Friends of Thomas D. Watt learn vfth regret of his illness
 Fred D. Crandall was in Hartford Sat- urday last where one fthe high degrees of the Masonic order was conferred on him.
 Nazaire AianvfIle Is visiting relatives In Canada
 Miss Hope Comstock, daurhter of MT. anu AEc- Ertu Oolu1NoCk o1 AlOllFaile Center. has been appointed millinery in- structor at the New London Vocational High school during l92i-2z. Miss Com stock will be graduated from the school ! this month.
 The ball teams of the Jordan and Pal mertown schools win play this (Satur- day) afternoon.
 The Montvilie chautauqua committee W. Wells Lyman. chairman, EhaTies | D. White. Mrs. William P. Mitchell Frank H. Rogers, Harry E. Hasty. Hugh Canavan. C. E. Fiaherty. Gov. Hogart Roy D. Gardner. G. A. Chaxnon and Frank Mousley. held an enthusiastic meeting at the Palmer Bros. Go. ofhe' Wednesday evening. The dates of th, Chautauqua were fixed for June. hi Is the first attempt to have Chautauoul In Montvilie.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
PLANFIELD

Not to be outdone by the grownups the youngsters in each village have organized a sceries of three games for the junior championship of the town between the Old Village and the New Village In the opening game Thursday the New Village put over 14-S victory. The line ups:
 R. Beausoliel D.. Cotonoir, G, Bromley 1b Hutchinson 2b.. Jolicoer, ss.. Tender son 3b.. E. Cotonoir, f., Verranauk cf, Crepeau, If.
 Old vdilage-Marcuelle, D., Aubrey C., Cauchon h.. Johnson 2b., Barry ss.. Jo- doin 3b.. mith f., La Course, cf., War hurst If.
 Score. New Village 1I, Old Village :. Umpire Marriott. Plainfeld opens up her season Sunday wKh Ashland at Jewett City. Many of the local fans are planning on making the trip. Ashland will play a return game in Plainfield June 18th. The swimming pool at the Community house has had boom in business this Rast gsek zTa sEarm EeatheR with th'
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11

Labor Union hall. but still stand by their. plan to remain out until matters are adjusted satisfactorily. A meeting of the carpenters was held Friday morn ing at the hall, any action taken being withheld from the public. The outside carpenters were still out Friday after noon.
 Christian Science Sunday morning ser- vice at 10.45 in the Woman's club room, SG3 Main street. Subject of the lesson sermon God, the Preserver of Man. Sun- day school is held immediately after the morning service. The semi-annual meet ing of the society is to be held Wednes- day evening, June 18th.
 At the First Baptist church, Rev, A. D Carpenter the pastor, will preach at 10,45 o'clock. Subject, Are Our Young People in Peril? Church school at noon. Chris tian Endeavor meeting at D. m. Even ing worship, at o'clock. Concert by th< church choir.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11

change in hours has attracted many. Ar engagements have been made whereby each sex goes in each day now, while they formerly akernated on days. The women have the first hour and the second hour the men enjoy themselves. It Is estimat- ed that the attendance has increased 200 per cent. in the past week and as the weather gets warmer. more and more people are expected to take advantage of cool swim.
 Mains orchestra of Narrasznsett Pier has been secured for the dance at the Community house. This orchestra has had quite a success at the pier and ought to be a tcp notcher.
 Arrangements have been completed by the Girls Loyal club for a strawberry supper.
 The Plainfeld bowling club has been the center of excitement these warm ev- enings. Bowling on the green is a pop- ular sport in Plainfeld and every even- ing one or two match games are contest. ed. The grounds are in excellent condf- tion. Most of the members Of the club are on hand 2sery evening either to bowl or to cheer some of their members in the match games.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
CANTERBURY PLAINS

MT and Mrs. James Pope are entertain ing their son-in-law and daughter from Worcester,
 Mrs. Levi Baker entertained Mrs. Will liam Johnson over Sunday.
 Mrs. Fred Kinne and family were at the shore Sunday last.
 Clifford Williams is riding in a new car.
 Miss Grace Dawley. Fred Hicks and Mir and Mrs. John Perkins and son Earl visited friends at Washington, R. l., Sun day last.
 Several from the Plains attended the W. C. T. U. meeting with Mrs. Sarah Hadley Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Had ley served dinner to the guests.
 Miss Flora Miller, county demonstra. tor, will be at the Green church Tuesday afternoon at o'clock to give demon stration on dress forms to all interested in this work.
 Mrs. Bernice Bliven entertained Sunda, evening MT. Potter of Hartford. wht spoke at the Nj. P. church.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
BREED THEATRE.

One of the interesting features in con nection with the Hodkinson release of Hugo Ballin's latest production. East Lynne, which Is the feature at the Breed theatre today Is in the modernized ver- sion of this classic story that is offered to the screen public The original nov el by Mrs. Henry Wood. first published In 1861, clothed it's characters in the costumes of that day: so has every one of the numerous dramatizations of this beloved tale. In the BaIlin- Hodklnspn picture. however, the story is entirely mode-nized, from the clothes worn by the playerx~to the railroad trains. auto mobiles and other modern inventions which are revealed in the screening.
 The cast. headed by Mabel Bailin and Edward Earle. Is unusually brilliant and capable and Hugo Ballin has directed his players So that they have created a veritable masterpiece which is even greater than the book and greater than the play.
 Al. St. John will also be seen in Ths Simp. a Sunshine comedy and the Paths News will complete the picture part ol the programme.
 Al Benson will be heard in new song Illustrated by films.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
NORWICH BULLETIN
 .ILLlMANTic OFFICE T-I-- rala ll5 23 Church St.

A laa-t calendar session Of the Wind El county superior court was held in t c-T ty morning with Judge L. l h-l1 -rsn on the bench. Judge l--n arra-a-ti that he would be oc- c-n1laI eases before Q
 t He. for tho next two Wotld make no assign
 here during the week. He
 however, 10 try short cases l- lle short calendar ses-
 -a ease Of Araeen Fairhet, plain-
 Herbert y. Clark ct aL, tr .s c-r, was claimed by Attor- hey and was set for Fri l- A further hearing in
 Thomas E. Rhodes vs. Mary for Friday. June 2lth. U. c.- cl-slar docket, the case 1 -ll- Company vs Fern .al 4 Inc, was removed
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
Al the Breed sunday. Monday. Tue.aa,

Al the Breed Sunday. Monday. Tuesday
 The most powerful and gripping story that has appeared in photopiay form 10 recent months is without doubt The Branding Iron which will be shown at the Breed theatre Sunday. Monday and Tuesday. It is story as broad in its sweep as the great outdoors itself: h portrays a clash of the most intense emotions of which human beings are capable. It will hold you breathless as you watch the unfolding Of a theme az powerful and direct as a thunderboit The Branding Iron is a photoplay you Will long remember, not only as a grip ping, soul stirring story. but as a mas terpiece of photography and of the di- rector's art You should make it a point to see tsis picture.
 On this same bill Buster Keaton viii be seen in his latest comedy, The Goat This is the funniest he has yet made and don't miss it.
 Topics of the Day will eomplete thi, big banner bill for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
HAMPTON

The Harmony club met at Mrs Schen- feldt's. with twelve members present Carpet rags. aprons and quilts were sswed. Ice cream and cake were served.
 The grange meeting will be held thik (Friday) evening.
 The Three Links give a dsnco and en- tertainment al Grange hall tonight
 Childrents Sunday will fe obrerved June l2. Rev. Frank A FuEe. Is ex- pec.ed to preach.
 The schools of the town are to have their graduating exercises in the terracs at the lnrarz June -1z at -S o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sale on Grove Street.

Mrs. .Agnes A. Leahy has sold to Jcseph E. Burns the seven-room cottage at 4z Grove street The sale was made for Mrs. Leahy by John A. Moran. the real estate broker. Mir. Burns will reside In his newly purchased house.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11

When a married man has to use a nail to connect his trousers with his suspenders it's a sure sign he drew a blank in the matrimonial lottery.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
ROCKVILLE

of Mansfield and Misses Alice and Sarah DSnch of WiIlimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-06-11
TI2LCTIVE SPORT SKIRTS

Sport in S., Jersey, Dew Mist white and colored
 and WmP-o- o-wiIl-Priced at $393 up to $195O.
, 1921-12-10

were on n very generous scale. These
ranged in many cases from rs to so
per cent or even more OF yearly sal
aries. In the year now ending many
banks abandoned the distribution of
these bonuses evidently on the theory
that living conditions in many essen
tinls had become less onetous
The offerings of tho New York stock
exchange and similar institutions take
the form of Christmas boxes, to which
members make hxed contributions. In
addition. there are impromptu cele-
brGtions on their exchanges when
personal gifts are distributed. usual
~ by a psuedo Santa Claus.
The produce exchange Of recent
years has held celebrations OF this
sort, mainly for the children OF the
poor.
In the aggregate. Wall Streets
benefactions even in these transitory
times. are likely to run into hundreds
of thousands of dollars.
, 1921-12-10
Interest and Discount Returns
for Few Days Amounts
to S1,821.

True 10 prediction made the Fl
ano Corporation OF Wyoming has
demonstrated that IL has wonderful
earning possibilities. The statement
published yesterday covering a finan.
cial statement OF the company's FIRST
week IN business shows that its earn
inEs from interest and discounts was
sI.s21IO5.
Such an earning from the frsi
weeks business before the Is
functionlng IN h purpose for which
II was organized indicates It's posi-.
hilities under full earning power.
In the statement the resources OF
the oompan2 T listed at S142,4os.ei.
Charged against this is liability arts
ing from financing amounting TO
$40. 356.31. Tho liabilities include &C
counts payable OF s21.25.
The purpose OF the company f. al
ready pretty well known n business
and industrial circles here. BY its
charter Il may make loans on auto
mobile contracts and notes. purchase
commercial accounts receivable. trade
acceptances. drafts, notes receivable
and certificates Of deposit.
Tho concern is incorporated under
the laws Of Colorado and has an au-
thorized capital stock OF 100000. in
Guiding 10000 shares of . per cent
cumulative preferred stock, par value
$50 and 5000 shares OF common stock
OF no par value. Gratiot & Co. IN
vestment brokers. are fiscal agents
for the corporation in its financing
cndeavor.
The officers and directors, includ-
ing p. J. o'Connor. II S. Ellison. ].
7. Gratiot. r. C. Gather. q. r. Ha-
gems. H.. b. Durham. II. H. Brooks.
Thos. S. Cooke. r. II. Nichols. z. ].
Sullivan and II. o, Barber. include
some OF the best known business and
professional men in Casper and In the
Rocky Mountain district.
, 1921-12-10
WINTER
IS STILL MILD
IN THIS STATE
Temperature of Last Week
Three Degrees Above Nor
NAL, Snowfall Averages
About Six Inches.
BY GEORGE w. PITMAN
90. s. Weather Bureau, CHEYENNE

The week was moderate,s and aver
aged about 3 degrees warmer than
normal; day temperatures averaged 40
night, "a; with extremes Of Go above
zero and 6 below. An average snow
fall of about G inches occurred ovei
the southern and western parts of the
state. but IN northeastern counties sov
oral observers reported no additional
snowfall fo- h week. At the close OF
the week ranges, as a rule. We're only
partly covered. averaging from 2 to 4
Inches of snow in the plains. an.
about 8 TO c inches 1000 feet higher
except there still remains from 4 t.
s inches OF old snow in Crook coun
ty.
Notwithstanding these conditions,
livestock continued generally in gooL
to excellent condition, as only 8 10
calities out of IS reported them as
shrinking. and several in northern
counties reported then US re~cuperating
from the cold stormy spell of two
weeks ago. Wheat and rye are report
ed as greatly benefited by the recent
SHOWS. for fall grains especially late
sown has made poor development and
some even on fallowed ground has not
yet sprouted.
The snow cover Monday night aver
aged from 2 to 4 inches over eastern
Colorado, western Kansas, Wyoming.
Montana. North Dakota, northern
Minnesota, northern Wisconsin, anu
parts Of Pennsylvania.
, 1921-12-10
WHEAT IS FIRM
IN EARLY SALES
Prices Open Higher, Take
. Slump and Then Recover
During First Hour.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1o.-wheat opened
&c lower to Nc higher on the Chi
cago board OF rad today with an easy
undertone. First prices were s1.11A
for December; s1.14S u for May md
sI.o3iz TO sI.02a for July.
Tho first half hour saw a setback
of from q to 1c: the larger decline
developing in July. Some buying or
ders came out on this break and nj
the end of the hour there had been a
substantial recovery.
Trade continued light throughout
the session. Only n decided upturn
was recorded and that failed TO offset
the generally lower average. The
close was: December s1.1o%, May
s1.14x to s114h and July sl.o2A to
s1.o2A.
Improved cash demand helped the
corn pit after a heavy opening in
which prices were 40 to hc lower,
First figures were $50 for December.
81 to 54Xc for may N 55hc for
July.
The close was fairly steady with
prices only slightly below yesterdays
close. December finished 4s@4sAc.
May 6sRo to $40 and July $3.50
b6hc.
Oats were dun and moved sluggishly
IN the wake Of corn December open
ed at 32%c and May at 5s%c.
Provisions were unusually dull and
only O few transactions were record
ell early. May lard started unchanged
Mt 1925 then lost "a points.
, 1921-12-10

NEW YORK. Dec. 10.-The week
end session OF the stock market open
ed today with mixed gains and losses
among leaders. Chandler Motor raj
lied IA points from its recent de-
preston. while Corn Products. yes
terday's strongest feature. reacted 1
point Foreign oils. notably General
Asphalt and Royal Dutch. were Arm
and Pittsburgh Coal continued to
strengthen on further accommodations.
St Paul preferred. Pere Marquette.
Midvale Steel and Columbia GRAPHIC
phone preferred eased moderately I'M
der pressure. Foreign exchange de
veioped further strength. tho British
rates mounting to highest quotations
in the last two years.
, 1921-12-10
STOCK TRADING
IS IRREGULAR
Gains and Losses in Leading
Issues Recorded at Open
ing Today.

NEW YORK. Dec. io-stocks were
hesitant at the outset OF today's bries
trading, but soon strengthened on a
broadening demand for coppers. equip.
ments and oils Among the favorable
factors OF the session was the buoy
ant o OF foreign exchanges. reflect.
ing more hopeful European condi-
lions
Gains in leading shares were ex-
tended from L TO 3 points. Motors.
shippings and numerous u~nciassihed
stocks as well as rubbers. tobaccos
and food specialtics rose j to . points.
Rails were the only representative Is
sues to lag. recording only nominal
changes The closing vas strong.
Sales appropriated 450. 900 shares.
Bonds wero fairly active hut changes
In leading issues were moderate.
, 1921-12-10
EARLE D. HOLMES WILL
REVIEW IRRIGATION At
TUESDAY FORUM HERE
Brazil-Demand 1871.
Montreal 81 1915

Earle D. Holmes. chairman OF the
Chamber OF Commerce Irrigation com
mittee, "a delegate OF tho local or
gnnfzauon TO the meeting OF the
Western States Reclamation ~associa-
ton at Salt Lake City. will be the
principal speaker at tho Tuesday 70
rum meeting. Nh. Holmes viii report
tho progress which was made at the
Salt Lake meeting and tell In detail
the steps taken to line up Legislation
furthering irrigation in several west.
crn states. Important reports from
committees will also be included on
the Tuesday PROGRAM