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Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Johnny-"Cuba's an island. isn't It. Tommy-"Pop says it's an oasia-- Boston Transcript
 ''Well. daughter. Robert has asked yoI, hand in marriage"
 But papa. don't want to leave moth. err
 "oh. don't worry about. that Take he, along with you."-Boston Transcript. Why do people speak of horse sense with such enthusiasm7-
 Automobiles haven't -ay of u-- Louisville Courler-Journsl.
 She-rve conhded the secret of our engagement to just three of my dearest friends.
 He-Thres all toldf
 She-Yes-ail told.-London Mall
 The next one in this room that spean- above whisper will be put out" ex- claimed the angry judge
 "Hip. hip hoorsyiT shouted the pris- oner as he ran for the door--Boys Life.
 ''The moving picture drsmaS ought u be clean, at any rate"
 Why. so. psrticularlyT' ~r-
 Look at the baths the screen beau. ties take."-Film Fun
 He-I can not offer you wealth. dearest my brains are all the fortune I possess -Ohs SaIns IT gDA are de DdQAN OH as that I'm afraid papa will never Eiys his consent-Boston Transcript
 What is Mr. Dernings status al homey'
 He isn't permitted to smoke hss pip. in the house" How would you classify himy"
 As a two-iegged chipmunk." ham AgeHerald.
 Are you going to entertain any mo-. | this seasonw
 I'm in doubt" replied Mir. Cunrox 1 The caterers and the musicians and the ] decorators haven't cost SO very much, but prize fighters cost so much don't know whether we'll be- able to sVord them Washington Star.
 Redd-He's what can brave man.
 Greene-What do you mean by brave manTT
 He's not afraid to dis.-
 How do you know he's net afraid ,s die?" | Cause he lets his wife drive his CT when he's in. !t"-Tonkers statesmsn.
 Brannigan met o'Flaherty on the street There was blood In the Brznniesn 3D. | tic:
 .'o'F7agherty I'm hearin' yer told Nc. Grosrty was liar, Did yez do it7'
 Indad I did notr' indignantly denied o'Flaherty. T thought he knoved t-- Exchange. .
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
pIsrRici cHAIRMEN NAMED
 FOR AMERICAN LEGION

.Chairmen of. the seven districts of the Connecticut department of the American Legion, have been named as follows. according to announcement at state headquzrters, Hartford:
 First idistrict--Hartford county, plus Rockville and Ellington posts of Tol- land county. Chairman, George F. Hanrahan, lunienxilie. ..T
 Second district-NeW Haven county, plus Clinton post of Middlesex county. Chairman, John S raorhees, Derby.
 Third ,-. district z Fairfield county. Chairman, Justice F. rennell. Stam- ford.
 Fourth District-Toiiand and Wind ham counties, minus Rockville and El- lington postss Chairman, F. T.. Edgef- ton, South Coventry.
 a Fifth district-New London county. Chairman, Dr. Joseph M. Clancy, New London.
 Sixth district = Litchfield county Chairman. John J. Savage, Thomaston. Seventh district-Middlesex county. Chairman, Oliver B. Ellsworth, Port land.o- .s
 The duties of district chairmen, &C., ecrding to a bulletin issued from state headquarters, are to keep in close touch with all posts in their territor- ies; to attend post meetings as often A6 PossADles 10 lnVeSIlRaLe any cases of internal friction in posts and to re- port them to department Headquarters to investigate, in conjunction with lo- cal posts, seditious or unpatriotic pub lie utterances and report findings tC department headquarters. through To- cal posts; to act in conjunction with tho department for greater expansion of the Legion in Connecticut; to pro mote better. service to the posts anC better service by posts to their mem bers.
 Holding of district conferences is re- commented in the bulletin, with tn, following program objects suggested Collection of national dues and de partmept assessments; establishing i service division in every post; a wo mems auxiliAfy unit in every post: home for every post; civic activitie to be promoted; joint welfare work t prevent overlapping; special work | neip weaker posts; disqualification visits to disabled veterans; member ship campaign; athletic contestsy en Entertainments. 1 T. J. Bannigan, department adjutan in response to a request from the Le
 g.on's national legislative committe,
 wrote Congressman Lonergan Monda,
 urging him to support the Kenyon bil
 providing for training of men who en
 nsSed in allied armies prior to the en
 try or the United States into the wa
 TOT training of widows of men kille
 Tn action, for vocational training (
 children from 14 to. 1S years of az
 who are survivors of men killed in tf war, for medical treatment durin
 period of training andsfor s1e0 a mont
 70 De paid to, trainees.+
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24

The weekly monday luncheon of the Norwich Rotary club was largely de- voted to song and informal discussion of the White Way that has been pro- posed by the Chamber of Commerce. There were about 70 present at the meeting at which President Joseph C. Worth presided. The song leader was P. w. Wheeler who with his lyric ten or led in the spirited singing through : out the luncheon.
 Lewis M. Young and Judge Nelson J. Ayling were heard in K-K-K-Katy, a duet pleasingly rendered. Casper K Bailey. John A. Ferguson and James J. Madden, the three most recent mem bers of the club sang Old Black Joe. p. Howard Baker and Joseph c. Worth rendered a duet, Golden Gate. Let the Rest of the World Roll By was sung by MT. Wheeler, Eben Learned Campbell sang Dear Old Pal Why Don't You Answer Me? and c. A. Gager IT,, rendefed The Love Nest F. Rus sell Smith and Lucius Briggs render ed Smiles.
 Casper K. Bailey was given the right hand of fellowship in the club by Pres ident Worth. Richard L. Tarrant pre- sented an enthusiastic report of the ladies night of the New London Ro- 1 tary club which several of the mem bers of the local club attended Tues day evening.
 John J. McAuliffe. manager of the Wauregan hotel and who is confined to his bed with illness was visited by
 a committee, Dr. John S. Blackmar; C. A. Gager. Jr., and Otto F. Ernst, who i, conveyed the sympathy of the club to 1 Mir. McAuliffe. MT. McAuliffe return
 ed his appreciation of the thoughtful l ness of the club but said that he did not as yet need the services of doc | tor, an undertaken or a florist.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
NORWICH WHITE WAY YUNDERDSCUSSlON

| E. Howard Baker whose birthday was Tuesday, was presented beauti- fui scarf pin by the club in honor of the occasion. Mir. Baker who is sec retary of the club, responded with a short speech of acceptance.
 As there was no scheduled speaker for the after. luncheon hour the time was given over to the discussion of the proposed White Way for Norwich. Several of the members of the club
 spoke of the proposed plan saying that it was an improvement that Norwich has long ben. in need. Joseph N.
 Weymouth who is on the Chamber of Commerce committee on lighting spoke and explained that the plan would cost about $s5,9 to $40,000. He stated
 that while it would be desirable to
 have the high tension wires and troll
 ley feed wires that are strung along
 Main street placed underground the expense would be too great to be feas- ibie. The proposed White Way is from Thames square to Burnham square, from Laurel Hill bridge to Union square and from Franklin square along Franklin street to Bos-
 well avenue.
 As to the method of financing this undertaking several advocated bond | ing the city so that everyone would
 share in the expense rather than few
 as would be the case if the property | frontage along the White Way wal i taxed. The. concensus of opinion al
 the meeting was that a white way was
 needed in, Norwich and that as indi-
 vidusls rather than as an organiza-
 tion the members of the Rotary cluf l should support the chamber of com i fierce.
 About Is members of the club wen l to Willimantic on Wednesday evening 1 to participate in the instituting of tn, Willimantic Rotary club.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
CREENEvLLE

Mary Stearns. pupil in the sixth grade in the Greeneville school has won the first prize offered by the Norwich Art association. Last fall the sixth grades of the local schools visited Slater Memo rial and were shown through the build ing and the various pictures and stat uary pointed out and discussed
 To the pupil writing the best essay about the visit. tol the Memorial oeau- tiful framed picture was offered. This is the prize won by the above mar ed pu- nil In addition to winning a picture for her school she received small, ur- mounted. picture for herself, prize given to the winning essay in all the sizth grades in the system.
 Beatrice Carter. daughter of MT. and Mrs Fred Carter of Brockton. Mass, was buried Tuesday in that city. She was 12 years old.
 Miss Mary McCathy, Twelfth street. was taken with acute indigestion while at work at the United States Finishing Cn, Monday morning. She is improy- ing
 Monday being a holiday. the exercises In celebration of Washington's birthday were held Wednesday, afternoon in the assembly hall of the Greeneville school All grades took part in the exercises. The programme follows: s4 ss.e5.. .,,
 Song, Ring Out Sweet Bells of Peace school; Recitation. Our Noble WasF ina ton, Bertha Wallace; recitation The Flag Goes By, Nellie GronskeI recitation Washington's Life, Frank Chiaperini; i; F. Johnson. Ed. Moran. c. Williams, An thony Gombiski; recitation. Washington Birthday, Chester Moran; ret lta tion Washington Day Exercises, Joi.n Ba- mas. R. Geer. W. Przekop. Emil Dempski Walter Lenwiewicz; reading, Washing ton as a Civilian. Viola Hill; song, Sol, diers Chorus. school; recitation, Like Washington. Thomas Baker rec,ta:ion Real Hero Henry Chernis etitatio i We Cannot All Be- Washington, Archi Buchanan recitation, Washing, Robert Trick recitation. The Father of Hi Country. Minnie Quinley recitation. Gu First President, Alick Rodsay; recita tion What Should We Do. Alton Bernard
 salute to the flag, school; h, mn, Tn Star Spangled Banner, sch sol. -s
 The funeral of Mary McKAnna, wit of Matthew Geary, was held We inesdA. morning at S.3o c'ciocb from n home @ her father, John McKenna, -.2 Roose welt avenue At o'clock there was:
 requiem mass at St Mary's church, Rev W. A. Keefe officiating. Pie Jesu an Beautiful Land On High, were rendere by Henry La Fontaine The bearers wer Albert Evans, William Carroll, Edwar Geary, Michael Kirby, P. J.. Cieartr aN
 P. F. Kane of New london Burial WI in St. Mary's cemetery. comrnitra service was conducted by Rev. Farthc Keefe. There were many horal ren1enn brances. In the attenda nee were relative and acuuaintances from New Londor stonington, Jewett City, Plainfeld,' Mont vile. ...-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Powerful electric-magnets are frequent ing teeth some 500 years before the Chris- eyes of workmen.
 Brazilians keep pet anacondas. tea n twenty feet long. in their ceilars 70 destroy rats and mice.
 One ot the best grades of Italian cheese is sold only after it has been seasoned for at least four years
 The sessions of the United States sen. ate for several years after the form ation of the government were all se- cret
 Fifty years ago 1T 70 one rast ofice fn Alaska yielded the United States govern ment an annual revenue Of less than S1oo.
 The experiment of using oii for tuei in running locomotive was first tried en a Russian railway about fifty years age
 At yfcksburg. Mss. jt was once ihs practice to fire cannon every morning and evening. with view to purifying the atmosphere.
 T. Fenimore Cooper wrote thirty.nfns volumes. thirty-tWc of which were nove.. and most of them were written before breakfast
 After growing for ten years. ihe Ianar-. csc cypress, one of the smai.est spe..i- HANt" VI AHN A9l hlEAus AfArfsN1 the size Of golf ball
 A Chicago woman destroyei her hus- bands clothes In ht Of anger. He hisd a complaint she was arrested and nntd, and he had to pay the fine.
 The ban5oo sometimes gr5vs tive inches in twenty four hours. Thefe gre thirty varieties of this tree inc srnsi- est is only six inches in heisht and inc | largest l5o feet
 Last year the Unitef states lmnor,. ed more than ioo.oAo D71nds f hunar 1 hair from. Hong-Kong. It Is cheap stun in { China. being valued at less thaa .. a i pound. whoiesae.
 | One of the early coins In Ireiini was the eagle. made of base metal ani eur- rent about 1272. hut au- earlier coin was the farthing. made of silver. during the reign of King John. and now ve-v rars and of great value.
 The map of lhe United States !sa vsry irregular checkerboard. Thoa=h you iek all over it. you will nnl on.y one plaoe where four states meet at one point these states are Colorado, New Mexico Arizona and Utah.
 Albert Kempt. of croyden. England hammered the piano for 11o hours with. out any rest. pause or intermission ex. cept what was called for by the munic and he claims that this is the recurd per. formAnee of this character.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
Social :. r. M. c. 4.

The seniors and employed boys enjoyed another delightful social at the Y. M C. A. building Wednesday evening. This was the second, of a series of socials which the seniors and employed boys are holding this winter
 The program opened in the lobby with the singing of popular songs, Dan. Glea- Boynton gave a reading and vocal selec- tions were rendered by. Messrss TemHesta and Quintinlian. after which, the boys adjourned to the gymna sium, where there was an exhibition of mat work by some of the employed boys. The final 'nufnber of the evening was fast basketball game between the Norwich Shone I.ins team and the New London Shore Lin. team, the Norwich boys winning by. Il score of IS to B. !isEt {.
 Cocoa and cookies. were served in .ths lobby. g. =Ss ss Y.ss :.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24

a
 with the trial of the case of the: Abilef- skys against Mrs. Sawyer before Judge Banks recently. In their suit the plain tiffs allege that Mrs. Sawyer represented that they would have the use Of uide- walk between her own house ana the house she sold the plainuffs, which WAS refused after the. deed had been passed.
 Judge Banks finds that when Mrs. Saw: yer sold the property to the plaintiffs she represented to the plaintiffs that they would have the right of way over the sidewalk between the 'houses, which was the only practical means of access. to the rear of the building. The plaintiffs re- lied upon the representation and supposed that the deed conveyed that privilege and that in not conveying the right of way. the defendant practieed fraud. Judge Banks orders that the, deed, from the de- Ifendant to the plaintiffs be reformed so as to grant right cf way to the plaintiffs
 for all purposes, over the walk between the two houses. .a
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
MELVILLE

fS successful Colonial Silver Social vas held on behalf Off the. Congregational church, under the auspices of the Ladies senegslent eSeciety, Tuesday evening, in ene church parlors, with large attend 1Rce. t.'ti
 :. An interesting program was rendered end was as follows: Readings by Mrs. W .E Manning; piano solo, Miss Annie krarss; vocal solo, Mrs. Jennie Kendall Geedrun; duet. Mr.. Jennie K. Goodrlm and Miss Allen songs by James Jack Eon. =
 Foiiowing this refreshments were serv- cd and q social hour was enjoyed. A goodly suhi was realized from voluntary contributions. that was dropped in the box. which Mrs. A. D. Pingree was in cnarEe of and who was dressed as Mar tha Washington.
 sfThe committee in charge of the affair was as follows: Mrs Floyd Ardway, r 70 , '
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
Cured His RUPTURE

I was badly ruptured while lifting . trunk several years ago. Doctors said my only hope of cure was an operation
 Trusses did me no good. Finally I got hold of something that quickly and completely cured me. Years have pase- ed and the rupture has never erreturned, carpenter. There was no operation ne lost time. no trouble. I have nothinT to sell. but will give full infornaatioH cure without operation, If you vtrite tc me. Eugene NJ. Pullen, Carpenter. 45SG Marcellus Avenue, Manasauan. N. J. Better cut out this notice and show 1t to any others who are ruputred- you may save a life or at least stop the misery of rupture and the worry and danger ef an operation.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
JUDGE RESERVES DECISION
 IN AUTOMOBILE SUIT

Judge George E. Hinman took the pa pers and reserved decision in the automo- bile accident suit of Albert Denker vs. Frederick s. Armstrong of Franklin af- ter hearing the arguments in the super for court here Wednesday morning
 Attorney Edwin w. Higgins continued the argument for the plaintiff which he had begun Tuesday. He used 32 minutes and was followed by Major H. A. Hull for the defendant for an hour and a quarter. Attorney John D. Hall closed the case for the plaintiff, speaking fo1 forty-tive minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
R. REPRESENTATIVES GIVE
 TESTIMONY BY DISPOSITIONS

Dispositions of severll rapres antatives of the Toledo, St. Louis and Western railroad at Tn.edo were read at the rria. of the case of the Humpkre ey -Ca-n"ll 70. against the New ie-Ven roaj which was resumed before Judge Jem ". Hanks in the superior cNuft at New London Wednesday morning The plaintiff seeks to recover payment fer 3.' cases of catsup, shippec oy the Harlaua- c., at Toledo which V gre lost ih translt. Dispositions were ;'ls3 req of thc vice president and maa* ser of the us:+ bauer Co, who 4o!d of the shipping of goods and employees of the Michigan Gen. tral railroad who told of the loading of the cases and sealing of the car at To ledo. ..---4-
 Henry W. Wicketrom, secretary of the Humphrey-Cornell Go, who was on the stand when court adjourned last Thurs day. resumed his testimony and testified to the value of the shipment and to the loss. te' the company which amounts to about $1,10o including cost of goods, in. terest and freight charges. ;
 E. [. Doll, freight agent for the NeS Haven road, who was called to the stand by the plaintiff, testified to issuing the freight bill for tn egoods on the basis of way bill, which was received at his office shortly after the date of the ship. ment of the goods in November. 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24

chairman. Mrs. James Graham. Mrs. John Folkman. Mrs Charles Webster. Mrs. Allen Bogle. Miss Gertrude Young.
 The committee and the young wait resses that served the refreshments were dressed in costume and had their hair powdered. as in the colonial time.
 In match games rolled on the local al- leys. the Army-Nayy team won from the Pinochle bowlers but lost to the Olympic Five In the Navy match Manen rolled high single. 13s. and high three went to White with 3s6 pinfall. Armitage held the high single score. l26. in the match with the Olympic Five and high three went 10 Dugas with a pinfall of 34s Scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
HICKMAN PASSES PETTTs
 IN PINOcHLE PLAY

Peckham's high score of 1925 .wednes- day night gave him first place in the standing in the West Side Pinoehle club tournament. Peckham displaces Pettis, who is now in second place: Underwood retained his position as third man.
 The individual scores made Wednesday night follow:
 Peckham. 1925; Hahn, 7,s75 J. Jor- Ian, 7,47O; Bailey, 1885 Hallisey, 1880 ; Lewis, 7.33o; Pettis 7.24o; Underwood, 7,1o0; A. Jordan. 7,o45; Pendleton, s,s35 Parker, 6.9So; Haskell, 5,so5.
 The standing to date:
 Peckham. 1s,o55; Pettis, 15,5s5; Un- derwood. 15.2so; Hahn, 14.7eo; A. Jor- dan. 14,555o; Hallisey, 14,s35 Lewis 14,170; Parker. 14,105; J. Jordan. 1S,- 7s5; Railey. 1S,44o; Pendleton, 12,ss5 Haskell, 1o.s5o.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
MRS. J. ". BURKE HAS COPY
 .OFULsTER GAZETTE OF 1900

A dispatch from Joplin, Wednesday, that a newspaper account of the funeral of George Washington was uncovered by Mrs. E. H. Coats, reminded Mrs. John W. Burke, of Elmwood avenue, Norwich, that she, too, has a copy of the Ulster Coun- ty Gazette of Jan. 4, 1900, giving this same account. The paper belonged to Mrs: Bdrke's mother. Mrs. Michael Mur- phy, who received it fully forty years ago from the late Dr. Jedediah Gay, of Mont vile. 1- ~-
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
1nyited t. Norwich Lecture.

Norwich Teachers league has extend- ed an invitation to the teachers of New London. to attend lecture to be given under its auspices by J. Mace Address of Boston on Child Health and Education, Friday. The lecture will be held in the Community house in Church street and there is no admission
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24

Who is the young man over wonder. 50 well dressed whom all the girfs seem to be admiring?"
 Why, he's the pink of perfection"
 And vino is the ordinary looking man nEar him with a baby in his aruas?''
 Oh he's just plain poppy "-BAl. timore American.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
ToDAY'S BEAUTY TALK

Beautiful hair, thick and lustrous. is easy to have if you use Parisian Sage. It's positive remedy for dandruff, ex- cess oil and itching scalp. The Lee & Osgood Co. sells it with money back guarantee.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
MUST CORRECT DEED TO | GIVE RIGHT OF WAY

In not conveying a right of way to the plaintiffs in the deed for the sale of the property, Mrs. Julia. Sawyer of New London practiced fraud upon Isaac and Fannie Abilefsky of the same place when she sold the Abilefskys the house and lot in Brewer street, New London, according to decision handed down by Judge John W. Banks in the superior court there Wednesday morning.
 The decision is given in connection
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
Rheuma fer Rheumatics

Rheuma has relieved the agonizing pains of thousands of sufferers who thought nothing would give relief. It should do as much for you-it seldom fails. The Lee & Osgood Go. will SUD- ply you on the no-cure, no-pay plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24

Everybody knows some things and some people that they would like to know less.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
United I,e.t.. ,s.rv,...

Trinity Episcopal church. this, (Thursdayl ! evening, the preacher will De the Rev. A
 c. Coburn, rector. of. St. James' church ] Danbury. al' ii.tF''
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
REMNANT

We have a number of remnants Of serim, Msrquisstts and crstennss- Also odd lots of Curtains, one and tN~o-pair lots-alI at vsry special prices.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
SUNFAST DRAPERY

so-ineh sunfast Drapery, in green and roSe-this is very special value at s1.se a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
CRETONNES
COLORED MADRAS

26-ineh colored Madras for Over drapes, in ross, blue, brown and green, all neat designs - excellent value at $1.oo a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
POETRY
IY PRIscTILA UApN'T Pop

IF PRISCILLA HADN'T PoPPEA When young was a shy lad.
 And yet 1 liked the 7rls; I couldn't keep from dangling round
 Therr dimples and their cur.A But the putting of the question:
 My pulses Tipped and hopped,s And l never would have married
 If Priscilla hadn't popped. That the girls are tImid creatures
 Is well enorst for rhyme. And that men do all the courting-
 But they don't ST. every tlnst Many man quite unsusroctinE
 By h female has been coppcd, Sure l never would have mar jed
 If Priscilla hadn't popp L : Belief. know, is common
 When a fellows hesit is ronA The girl. she goes no further Than to lead the fellow on | With on her cheeks some biushel
 And her modest eyelids droppsst But: gosh. I'd never married If Priscilla hadn't popped don't mean wasn't willing, Nor wishing for her hand dreamed of her at nightitins, loved her-oh my land But when I tried 10 tell her l staminered and I stopped And ] never would have married If Priscilla hadn't popped. i y
 Priss saw the situation | And she said to me one day: If tfe right girl leved and tbld yS.-
 Would you give that girl away?f Said 1 You pet i wouldn'tr'
 And on my breast she hoppcd: So you see I'd never. married IT Pris lila hadn't nopped l-Samuel Minturn Peck. in Boston Tn
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
CHENILLE PoRTrERES

A special lot of Chenille Portieres, in brown, blue and sreen-thsse are exceptional value st $1o.oo . pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24

Never put of until tomorrow th, meanness you oan cut out today. ' Ss
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-24
SUN. MOON AND TIDES.

Six hours after high water it k low water, which is followed by flood tide.
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Comparisons.
 Predictions for Wednesday: Rain and warmer. Wednesdays weather: Cloudy and moderate temperature, southwest wind.