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Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
A Geld wins.r Msrni.r.

Dear Uncle Jed: This is the first time have written to you. scf thought I would write and tell you about a cold winter morning. It was one cold morn ing in January. the snow vas very deep and had to get up al six ocpck. IL wss very cold and had to go down "a the barn to milk the cows and feed inc horses and pigs. I had 10 put the hay down for the cows and hor7es Ny fingers were nearly frnzen because it vas so cold that morning. After I dio my work I ate my breakfast After break fast called my friend 10 go sliding down hill with me We had a great deal Of fun. We went home at twelve e'eiock and had dinner We did not 90 sliding in the Afternoon because we had found fhs morning SO cold
 KATHERINE YuscMEIK. Age 1L
 North Franklln.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
Battle
4 Pair Of RIn.hlrd.

Dear Uncle Jed: thought I would write and tell you about a pair of blue birds, which built their nest tn q hollow apple tree last spring. I saw them Ko- ing in and out of the tree, carrying straw, sticks, strings and SO forth The nest was soon finished. and I hear the mate singing in the tree while the mother bird sat on her four eggs. One day I saw the two birds carrying food 10 the young.
 I ventured to go near and saw four little mouths wide open ready for some thing to eat I did not stay long be- cause the father and mother bird were making terrible noise
 The little birds soon tried to hy ard learned In little while The family of birds stayed till September and then flew away. l saw them no more.
 LAURA B. HoLBRooR, Age ff. Leonard's Bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05

news of Lexington, this coat wore when I planted the stars and stripes at Ticon- deroga
 Look ," he cried, there over the wat CTS sits George Washington, telling com rades the story of the eight yeara war. And here am IT who was the , first to raise the flag of freedom Herr am 1 dying! O, dying like dogi" And there in the rude hut death watch cd Benedict Arnold take his last breath. ! In the next moment there lay the corpse of the patriot and traitor, Benedict Ar hold.
 He was born in Norwich. Conn, Jan. i 14 174l, and died in London, June II.
 1901.
 l ELIZABETH SWEENEY, Age 12. ! Versailles
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
THE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
 Boys and Girls Department

away from school, unless it is necessary for special reasons, ought not to be en- tertained. School days are all too short. we do not necessarily complete our edu- cation in school but 1t should not he forgotten that they are certain to be some of the happiest and most valuable days of your life, and you should there fore make the most of them.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
The Country Roy.

Ere Jack went up to London
 He held his head full high His step was firm. his shoulders square
 And bright and bold his eye. And ere he went to London
 Our maidens pleased him well, As little Rose from YeYovil,
 And dozens more, can tell. But now the London ladies
 Have stolen all his thoughts, And wonderful rich presents
 He gives to those he courts But oh, the smile has left his lips,
 His eyes are tired and dim, He's forgotten lads at home
 Who've. not forgotten him. From Streets" by Douglas Goldring.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
wIDE-AwAKE POETRY.
 Mr Shadov

WIDE-AWAkE POETRY.
 My Shadow. I have a little shadow that goes in and out with me. And what can be the use of him is moic than I can see. He's very, very like me, from the heels up to the head. And I see him jump before me when I jump into the bed. The funniest thing about him IS the way he likes to grow Not at all like proper children. which is always very slow; But he sometimes shoots up taller like an InG4an rubber ball. And he sometimes gets so little that there's none of him IL all. One morning, very early. before the sun was up. I rose and found the shining dew on every buttercup And my lazy little shadow, like an ar rant sleepy head Had stayed at home behind me, and was fast asleep in bed
 Robert Louis Stevenson. !
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
My Classroom.

Dear Uncle Jed: I will tell you about my classroom. My classroom is on the second floor of the Sacred Heart school. The length of this room 8 about 30 feet The width may be 25 feet The height must be nearly Is feet. It is well lighted and heated. The furniture consists of desks and chairs. The walls are deco rated with pictures and specimens of the pupils best work
 HELEN HURD, Age Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
mxa us Sone.

Dear Uncle Jed On a fine day in June Johnny came into the house and told his mamma that he was tired
 T do not wonder that you are tired" said his mamma Come and sit down in this little chair by my side and tell me what you have been doing all the fore- noon.''
 Well, mamma" said Johnny. when you gave me my bread and butter I went
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
In the Winter

Dear Uncle Jed: In the winter we have lots of fun sliding. One day I went down to my cousins house to slide. l went up a hill and when I got in the middle of the hill, I went over a stone. Then I went flying off my sled. tore the bottom of of my coat, and I got a bloody nose.
 I did not slide down that hill again.
 l carried my dinner in the winter time and aftetr dinner, I had lot of fun slid ing on the ice. I guess that is all for new.
 FROM CHARLES WILLIAMS.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05

played for about an hour The Willi- mantle team won. Their score was II runs while South Coventry made runs
 FRANK SLEDJESKT, Age Il.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
Rulea For Young wrIter-

Write plainly on one side of the paper only, and number the pages.
 2-Use pen and ink, not pencil
 3-Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 25o words
 4-original stories or letters only will be used.
 5-Write your name, age and address plainly at the bottom of the story.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05

Winsted.-Practically all roads lead- ing out of Winsted are either undergo ing repairs or are badly in need of re- pairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-05
My Farm

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to tell you about my farm. have eight ban
The Press., 1922-12-28

Mrs. J. A. Mix went to Naugatuck for Christmas.
 G. s. Baker of Middletown was home for the holiday.
 MT and Mrs. D. H Mccormick spent the Christmas holidays in Rockville. There will be meeting of the Anerican Legion tomorrow evening at their club rooms.
 MT. and Mrs Rowland Simpson were at their old home in Pawtucket, R. l., over Sunday and Christmas.
 Miss Hazel Comins of Hartford and Harold Comins of New York City spent the holidays at their home on High street,
 Miss Charlotte Beckwith entertain ed a few of her former high school friends, Saturday evening at her home on Crown street.
 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clark of New ark, N J., have returned home after spending several days with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. J. Carl Converse. '' Mrs. George H. Lord of Prospect street has returned home after a five months treatment with Dr. Per. Nell son, of Hartford very much improved in health.
 The Piedmont College quartet will render a concert of Southern dialect, Southern folk and college songs, in terspersed with readings, at the Con gregational church Sunday evening, January 7th.
 All wishing to join home nursing class are requested to notify Miss Mead, the public health nurse. The headquarters will be open Friday eve for registration or call by telephone between eight and nine o'clock
 MT. and Mrs. William E. Whitaker of Crown street entertained the fol- lowing guests over the Christmas hol- idays: Mr. and Mrs. B. w. Shaw of Brooklyn, N. Y, Miss Maude E. Weeks of Providence, R. l., F. Warren Bliss of Providence, R. l., MT and Mrs. Charles C. Chapin and children of Enfield, Miss Aurelia Campbell of Will limantic, and Miss Hildreth Whitaker of Hartford.
 The local high school quintet will engage, in their annual clash with the Alumni Tuesday night at the high school gym. The high school will put it's regular team on the floor which will be chosen from the following men: Murray, Quinn, Sullivan, Ricci, Adams, Angely, Denniston, Piccin and Davis The Alumni will also present a strong lineup as many of it's posi- tions will be filled by former high school stars, who are now playing on various college teams
The Press., 1922-12-28
ONE THAT HE DIDN'T SHOW
Autograph FaI<er Probably Carefully Put Away That Particular Copy
 of MarIowe's Works.

Senator Lodge at a Boston dinner party said, apropos of an autograph collector who had bought a fake auto graph of Marlowe, the Blizabethan dramatlst:
 That reminds me. There was once New York man who collected books with autograph dedications, Most of these dedications were to himself, Open his Longfellows, his Ktpltngs, his Bernard Shaws. or his MaupassantS, and there would be his name in flattering autograph deduction from Buddy or Guy, from Henry or George.
 "Now, this mans friends had nor ticed, or thought they had noticed a certain similarity about the handwrit' ing of all these dedications. Probably they were wrong, but anyhow, after he had shown a fine folio volume of Mar lowe to festive gathering one even- ing, he found inscribed in the ancient book the next morning the following words:
 gro Btlr-his name was William From his faithful old friend and schoolmate, Kit MarlOwe.'
The Press., 1922-12-28
sKYscRAPER BUILT ON STILTs
New York Architects Are Putting Up Big Structure With Seemingly
 Slender Supports.

A great, complicated skyscraper is being built in New York under unusual conditions, directly above the railroad tracks of busy terminal. The tracks running beneath its walls in some places are double-decked, so that trains pass on two levels through the base ment of the building. The entire struc- ture rests upon slender stilts, extending between the tracks down to bedrock. A unique method has been found for isolating these uprights so that the constant rumbling of heavy trains on both levels causes not the slightest vibration in the building above.
 This construction, including the dig ging for the foundation and the erec- tion of the building, is being carried on without affecting the movement of trains beneath. The entire weight of the skyscraper rests upon the sup ports rising between the tracks, which are spacel in the usual way. Although capable of supporting 20 or more stories, these stilts seem surprisingly slender. Both track levels beneath the building are remarkably free from Instructions, so that engineers have a clear view of other tracks to either side.
 It was at first believed that only structures of six or eight stories could be safely supported on such founda- tions. A series of tests, including the measurements of vibration caused by the passing of trains, proved that buildings could safely be raised to 20 stories on these supports. Excava- tions for foundations have been car ried down until the beams rest upon solid rock. The whole operation has been carried on without upsetting train schedules.
 Each column supporting the building is completely isolated. It is not enough to keep 1t from touching the founda- tions on which the tracks lie. It also must be protected by vibration mats from the rock on which it rests, so that vibrations from passing trains will not affect 1t.
The Press., 1922-12-28
WELLINGTON

MT. and Mrs. G, B. Robbins passed the weekend with her daughter and family, MT. and Mrs, Mundor, in Willi- mantle. Miss Gardner was at her brother Samuel's home in New Haven, and Mrs. Treat at her own home in Glastonbury. Both ladies expect to returns to Three Gables later in the Week. Miss Emma Dodge came from New York to ReIcroft as nsnal
 Wilmington is not behind in the gen eral Christmas statement; The lar gest and heaviest mail, ever! On Christmas morning E. c. Carpenter, with the Hansen delivery truck, very considerably went over the west end of the route relieving the over-bur- dened carrier and making the patrons happy hy the receipts of their gifts on Christmas day.
 The church services on the Sabbath and on Monday evening were all ap- propriate and very beautiful. The newly decorated church was artisti- cally trimmed by Mrs, Smith and MT. Woodwork, and with the Christmas tree and the electric lights, never looked more in harmony with the spirit of the celebration. The music by the Sunday school, Mrs, Hansen at the organ, was appropriate and in spiring. The Feeitations by the chil- dren and young people perfectly rem dered. The recital by Miss Hazel Amidon merits special mention for \ rN1n hn dience. Pastor Allen made an admir- able Santa Claus, Everyone knew he would, and best of all was the pre- vailing atmosphere of peace and good will that looked atove depressing cir cumstances to the joy to the world for which the day stands everywhere South Wilmington
 Miss Bertha Novotny, who had been quite seriously i'll this past week, is now much improved.
 There will be a regular meeting o1 Climax chapter, Order Eastern Star on Wednesday of next week at 7.3( o'clock.
 Master Lean Woodwork, who has been patient at the Hartford hospit al for some time, returned home las Saturday.
 Miss Carrie Nedweid and Josept Porkorski were united in marriage by the Rev. William V. Allen on Christ mas morning.
 Nicholas zempello, a former resi- dent in Fall River, has accepted ; position in the bleaching departmen of the c. Hall, Jr. Cot
 \ There will be a regNlar eommunica htion of Uriel lodge, A, F. and A. M., ol ESaturday evening at 7.S0 o'clock Work on the E. A. degree.
 MT, and Mrs. John R. Edwards mo tored to Gloucester, Mass, last Sat urday, where they visited with rela tives, returning home Monday eve ming,
 The work of grading around the ne7 school was begun last week. A larg steam shovel ia at work on the bi
 bank by the pond loading the dirt fe the grading.
The Press., 1922-12-28

 I, and have no doubt, many others in Staford. have recently received from the Salvation Army. letter ex- pressing appreciation of your past services and contrib utions. l have seen fit tt various times. to devote this space to furthering the efforts of the local auxiliary in raising money for the Army, and it seems most fit ting now, rather than dwell upon my Seasons Greetings to my customers, that you should have this opportunity of knowing how sincerely the officers of the Salvation Army have appreciat- cd your services and gifts.
 c. H. Moore.
 The Salvation Army
 New England Headquarters
 December 18th, 1922. MT. Charles Moore. Secretary, Stafford Conn.
 My Dear MT. Moore:
 It is coming near Christmas, our money raising efforts are practically over for 1922, and we are having a Ireathing spell from that particular line of work We are giving more strenuous effort to other lines that are in keeping with the season, which are additional to our regular work. We are thinking of the friends who have helped us during 1922, some early in the year, some late in the spring, some during the summer, some in the early fall and some have just finished their la1 ors for us. We are thinking kindly of them, and what their personal efforts have meant to us in the actual pushing forward of the work of the Salvation Army among the unfortunate of all kinds. We are thinking how could we have gotten on without our friends. how very much reduced our efforts and re- suits would have teen without the support of our friends. and we are thinking also of the many ways that a kind Heavenly Father has of re- warding those who interest them selves in His work and in His less fortunate creatures. We are praying that the kind Heavenly Father will remember, will bless and reward suit ally those who have given of their time, their influence. of their efforts, of their earthly store, to help The Salvation Army relieve the sufferings of fallen humanity.
 This is one time we are not asking for money We are not asking for service. We are just asking you to think of how the Salvation Army ap- preciates your help, and how sincere ly we thank you for what you have done. God bless you,
 Wishing you the seasons greetings, I am,
 Most sincerely yours,
 W. A. Mcintyre
 COLONEL
 Provincial Officer for the
 New England States.
The Press., 1922-12-28
ELLINGTON Crystal Lake

MT. and Mrs c. P, Wheeler were with MT. and Mrs, D, H. Curtis for Christmas day,
 Mr. and Mrs, William Sullivan spent Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. Leslie Randall in Orcuttville.
 MT: and Mrs. Perlin Dimeek spent Christmas in Stafford Springs with their son, Wilton, and wife.
 Mrs. Ellen Willis and son, Clifford, spent Christmas with MT. and Mra G. M, Barlow in West Stafford,
 Mir. and Mrs. E. B. NeR and daugh- ter, Mrs. Bessie RfeAardson, spent Christmas in RaakvflIe with MT, and Mrs. Frank Busher,.
 There were several family gather ings on Christmas day in the place Among them were large gatherings lat MT. and Mrs. J. R. Downs and MT and Mrs. A. U Charters.
 B. A. Ludwig and family ef Eas Hartford, MT. and Mrs. H F. Darcey and son, Owen, of Rockville and Mis! Mary Gerard 0f Stafford Springa spen Cbristmas with MT. and Mrs. A.. U WGharteF,
The Press., 1922-12-28
Necessities of Life.

Schnapps and cOgnac were Ofa- cially ruled to be necessities of life by a German court when two buxom barmaids, Maria Rhodes and Lyda Book, with their employer, were fined recently for prof1teering in brandy.
 According to the German law, . necessities of life must be marked in plain figures and sold for no more. Luxurles need not be marked and the marked prices may be raised at will When it was proved that price high CT than that marked had been collect ed for brandy the barmaids were fined 5000 and 1.5OO marks respec- lively, and the proprietor, Herman Loewer, 1000 marks.
The Press., 1922-12-28
New Year Greetings
 TO ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS

Calendars, Diaries and Old Farmers Almauacs for 1928.
 New Year Cards and Booklets, Thank You Cards in many styles, just the thing to acknowledge your Christmas Gifts and Cards.
The Press., 1922-12-28
Cost of AmerieaIa Warn.

The Revolutionary war cost the gov ernment $135,OOO,OO0 and 395, ,OOO troops were engaged. The War of 1872 cost $10T, 100000 with 471,OOO sol dters engaged. The Mexican war cost the United States $1OO,OOO,OOO and en. gagged 1O1, ,282 troops. The Civil wal cost the North $6.1s9.a29,9 900 and the northern troops numbered 2,S59,1S2 The World war cost Uncle Sam thG huge sum of $24,OOO,OOOOOO and there we've over 100000 men in the service of the country.
The Press., 1922-12-28
1urn Erom RusIness so Amy.

Some idea of the wide differences in business connections of those ap' pIying for commissions as second lieu tenants in the regular army Is shown by the fact that 19 salesmen, II en- eIneers, 5 each of newspaper men, chemists. accountants and managers 4 each of civil service employees and machinfsts, 8 teachers, 2 each of auditors, examiners and students applied. There is also 1 applica- tion on file by a news photographer bookkeeper, translator, secretary, con ductor, automobile mechanic bnyeI and a wrestling instructor.
The Press., 1922-12-28
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTTOms.

Matter under this head 12 cents line.
 We are showing the newest ideas in Party Dresses. We would be pleas ed to have you see them. J. Wasser- man.
 At s. Katzowitz & Co.'S Store you will find complete line of Light and Heavy Ball Band Arctics for men, women and children.
 Goats! Style, Quality, Value, For Ladies, Misses, and Children. at J. Wasserman'S
The Press., 1922-12-28
He will Appreciate Your Thoughtfulness

all the more if you remember him with g box of Tel. < Tells, Peter Schuyler's, Blackstone's or F-2O-4. More than 300 lbs. packed either in tins or glaaa jars. We carry a complete line in the best of Tobacco and Pipes,
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-17
FINAL SETTLEMENT

rake notice that on the 26th day of
May, 1922, 1 will render a final ac-
count Of my acts and doings as Ad-
ministrator Of the estate Of DeArcy
d. Swygert, deceased, in the office of
the Judge Of Probate Of Laurens coun-
ty, at ii o'clock a. m. and on the same
day will apply for final discharge
from my trust as Administrator.
Any person indebted to said estate
Is notified and required to make pay
ment on that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date,
duly proven or be forever barred.
BROOKS SWYGERT,
Administrator.
April 10, VIZ 41-5t-A
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-17

Margaret, spent Saturday night with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Rhodes.
Mr.. N. D. Garrett and daughter, Ida
Dee, spent Friday night at the Watts
Mills with NIr. and Mrs. L. %. Riddle.
Mrs. Nv. p. Langston, Of Greenville
visited her sister, Mrs. Dixon Putnam,
recently.
Miss Blanche Cox was the guest of
Miss Irene Owens Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Garrett y1s-
tied Mr.. CARROTS father recently.
Mrs. Il. H. CARROTS mother, Mrs.
Mary Donnan is visiting her this week.
Miss Mae and Mr.. John ELLIS Riddle
were guests Of their brother, Mr.. Will
lie Riddle, Saturday night.
Master Charlie Garrett has returned
home after spending week with rel
atfves at Watts Mills.
MIR. and Mrs. p. E. Cooper were the
spend-the-day guests Of Mr.. Cooper's
father Sunday.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-17
Notice Of Sale In Bankruptcy

pursuant to order of Hon. Il. M.
blythe, Referee in Bankruptcy in the
matter OF Rasor & Co., Banirupts, |
VIII sell at public auction to the high
est bidder for cash, at Cross Hill, Lau-
rens County, S. c., at the store occu-
pied by the said Rasor 6; Co., on the
10th day of May, 1922, commencing at
the hour of ten o'clock in the forenoon,
the merchandise, furniture and fixtures
ana accounts, mortgages, bills receiv-
able and other evidences of indebten-
ness Of the said Rasor & Co. The mer
chandise will be sold in lots, and then
as whole. The following is the in
yentory value OF the store:
Shoes, $1,603.35; dry goods, $722.56;
lotions, $S20.05; hats and caps, $1O7.76;
Jewelry and Victrola and jewelry show
case $l69.12; groceries, $S14.55; haro-
ware, $6215; total amount, $4,299.54.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-17

The Trustee reserves the right to re-
)ect bids, bids accepted will be subject
to confirmation by the Referee or
court. The successful bidder will be
required to pay to the Trustee 10 per
cent OF the amount Of his bid, to be re-
turned in the event the sale is not con
tirmed, and to be applied to the pur-
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-17
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sent in with
answer.
IF one
years sub
scription is
sent in with
the answer.
$500
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800
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100
IF two
years sub
scription is
sent in with
the answer.
$25.OO
1900
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so
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The first prize vii! be awarded the contestant whose
picture which begin with the letter w second the
correct Neatness penmanshp
into consideration but should
the spelling that mistake will be
Only prize will be awarded
hold outside the family
ed In the answering Of this puzzle.
TO- The judges will be three well known citizens
ected for their fitness for such task The
ermned judges will final
to abide by their decision.
H. arriving at this decision the
for each correct word margin Of Is
contestant
opinion; incorrect
against
12 If two contestants tie
es VIII be divided between the according their
The next highest Will receive the third three
rs the first second and third prizes will be divided between
the three in
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-17

chase price in the event the sale is
confirmed, and to be forfeited in the
event the purchaser fails to comply
with his bid. On failure of the pur-
chaser to comply with his bid the pro
pertv will be rc-sold at his risk.
j. II. NANCE,
ff-zt Trustee.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1922-05-17
RIDDLES OLD FIELD NEWS

t*'"
/, Riddles Old Field, May 15.-The peo-
pie of this community were saddened
when they heard Of Mrs. Willie Fow-
ler's sudden death. Mrs. Fowler mas
never lived In this immediate vicinity
hut she was we'll known by all the
people and we sincerely sympathize
with her loved ones in their sad be-
|reayement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Cooper, also
Mrs. Minnie Rhodes and DAUGHTER