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New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

what did the old hound have to will except a mine? Next day he wrote another letter somewhere too-but didn't find out who it was to-"
 "I should say it was worth trip, Ray agreed. And a fast one, too Ezra Melville will be showin' up one of these days. We want to be settin pretty when he comes." You've got the idea. It ought to be the easiest job we ever did"
 Ray was lost in thought. There's an old cabin up that way somewhere -on the river. If his brother does come up, he'll find us in possession- and nothing to do but go back. Sc tomorrow we'll load up and pack horses and light out" Spruce Pass"
 Sure. Then over to the Yuga l Old Hiram was hunting down some i kind of scent in the vicinity of tha old cabin you speak of, last heard O. him.
 "All easy enough" Ray agreed. He paused, and queer, speculative looR came into his wild beasts eyes
 But what I don't see-how you can figure all this is going to help me out with Beatrice"
 Jeffrey Nelson turned in his chair You can't, eh? You need spectacles
 Well need someone to cook and look after us, when we get up there Who should it be but Beatrice? She wouldn't want to stay here; yol know how she loves the woods There wouldn't be any of the other boys up there to trouble you. fou'o have a clear field.'
 At a little town at the end of stee Ben and Ezram ended the first lay ol their journey.
 A canoe was bought for a reason able sum-they were told they had good chance of selling it again wher they left the river near Snowy Cullen for a ridicuousy small sum which he mysteriously produced from the
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16


 Good heavens, I'll capsize you in q minute" Ben said, How do you dare risk It."
 Push of and stop botherin' me- iazram answered. '"There's a paddle -go ahead and shoot 'er,"
 The waters caught the canoe. speeding it stream; and in ap- prehension of immediate disaster Ben seized the paddle, Swiftly he thrust 1t into the streaming water at his side.
 "Do you remember when you shot the othabaska Rapids?" Ezram had asked. It was all clear enough. In that life that was forgotten he had evidently lived much in a canoe, knowing every detail of river life.
 Late afternoon, and they worked closer to the shore. And now. in the gray of twilight, Ezram saw the place to land.
 IL was small lagoon into which a creek emptied. and beyond was in open meadow, found so often and so unexpectedly In the North woods. Swiftly Ben turned the canoe into shore.
 All at once great clarity seemed 10 take possession of Ben's mind Here, in these forests. were the stimuli of which Forest. the aienist, had spoken; and his brain seemed to leap, as in one impulse, to the truth. Sud denly he knew the answer to all the questions and problems that had troubled him so long.
 He sprang up, his eyes blazing. T remember everything" an inaudible voice spoke within him. Then he whispered, fervently, to his familiar wllds. And have come home."
 CHAPTER ".
 A Bolt From the Blue.
 Everything was as it should be, as he and Ezram made the camp.
 Its all come clear again." he told Ezram. He remembered now that Ezram had always been the most in- mate friend of his own family; a pry old godfather to himself and oung sister, a boon companion to his successful rival, Bens father. Ben id not wonder, now at his own per Dlexity when Forest had spoken of "olf" Darby. That was his own name known throughout hundreds of square miles of forest and in dozens of little river hamlets in an Eastern province.
 The journey ended at last. They saw the white peak they had been told to watch for, and soon after they came to green bank from Which the forest had been cut away. They pushed up and made landing on the banks of small stream.
 This stream, Ezram knew, was Poor Mans Creek, the stream of which his brother had written and which they must ascend to reach Spruce Pass. Only five miles distant, in quartering direction from the river, was Snowy Gulch, the village where they were to secure supplies and, from Steve Morris, the late Hiram's gun and his pet, Ferris.
 Before they were fully unpacked they made out the figure of middle aged frontiersman, his back loaded, advancing up the road toward them.
 "Howdy," Ezram began pleasantly.
 "Howdy.' the stranger replied.
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
PRUDENCE AND CASH.

(From the Washington Star) "A prudent man always pays cash and avoids credit"
 Perhaps" said Senator Sorghum; except when he's in political cam paign,"
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

How was goin'?"
 "Oh, good enough" Come yll the way from Salts yille?"
 (Continued in Our Next Issue)
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16

Christmas Is near--a word to the wise. take look at the Christmas Gift Suggestion page in tonights Herald
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
THE Boy . THAT
 FAILED

LATTER had planned a brilliant T. future for him. Mothers high hopes for his success were sup ported ably by her everlasting faith in him.
 But the boy was bitter disap- pointment. He was being outdis- tanced steadily by his schoolmates, was dull, listless all the time, "felt sick" most of the time, never had "pep" for play nor ambition for his future.
 Father had about given him up. Poor mothers heartstrings were nearing the breaking point Evi. dently. it was not to be. Then an old friend of the family "a man successful in every sense -came to the boys rescue. Today, the father is proud of the boy who is indeed a joy to his mother.
 It was simply case of poor oi- gestion, sluggish liver and consti patton gradually dulling the eenses and poisoning the system
 Knowing from experience that Bcecham's Pills were harmless as well as efficient, the old friend suggested them. They made the boy well = as they have hosts of other. children. and grown ups. too, who suffered from like dis orders.
 At All Druggists -25c and soc
New Britain herald., 1922-12-16
PARALYzED IN
 AN ACCIDENT Depends Upon "FTult-a-tlVes' to Keep the Bowels Regular
 and Digestion Sound
 The Dependable Fruit Medicine
The Dependable Fruit Medicine

DE Nova, CoLoRADo
 ''I have just come here from Van couver, B.C., and l have been taking "Fruit-a.tives" for two years, and have never found any medicine that answered my requirementslike yours.
 Nine years ago, was in an accident and the lower portion of my bowels are paralyzcd; therefore, need q medicine that does not lose its effect, and l have been absolutely satisfied with "Fruit-a-tives" since I began taking. them"
 Mrs. c. c. REMINGTON.
 Now, you might think that any medicine which is strong enoughto move the bowels when they are para lyzed, would be too powerful to be used by a person suffering with ordinary Constipation. Yet "Fruit-a- tives" is regularly taken by children, young boys and girls, men and women of all ages, without pain, griping or other ill-effects. Because "Fruit.a. tives" is genuine fruit medicine, that always corrects Constipation and Biliousness gently, mildly and effectively.
 soc box, 6 for $2. 50, trial size 25c. At dealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited, OGDENSBURG, NY. pocket of his faded jeans Ezran bought a second hand rifie--an an cient gun of large caliber but of en during quality-and a box of shells tt match.
 "Old Hiram left me gun, but vel each need one," Ezram explained. They would have need of goot canoe-craft before the journeys end the villagers told them. Ezram hat not boasted of any such ability, ant at first Ben regarded the plan witt considerable misgivings. And it wa' with the most profound amazemen that, when they pushed off, he saw Ezram deliberately seat himself in the bow, leaving the more important place to his young companion.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
Every Smoker Needs an Eye Bath

If you smoke. or frequent places where the air is filled with smoke. your eyes gather quantities of nicotine. a deadly poison, very injurious to the eyes. The man wslo smokes knows how bad his eyes feel when smoke gets into them. In the morning they feel heavy and dry, and only by brisk rubbing are they able to function properly.
 Any doctor win tell you that nicotine poisoning is a frequent cause of optic nerve trouble. a dangerous condition which often results in blindness. Eye baths cleanse the eyes and If every smoker could realize just how good his eyes feel after a daily bah he would rather get along without a tooth brush and tooth paste than without his eye bath.
 If you want good. hea,thy eyes. free from inflammation. aches, itching. or burning sensations. and something which will destroy the evil effect Of smoke or nicotine on the surface of the eye, go to any drug store and get a package of Bon-Opto tablets. Dissolve one tablet ifl a quarter glass of water and with this solution bathe the eyes twice daily.
 A Bon-ODto bath is good for healthy eyes n sharDens vision, strengthens eye sight. anu makes old eyes feel young Get Bon-Opto at once a trial wtil con. vince you that every smoker needs an eye bath and that Bou-Opto is a wonder fui remedy.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
PEPPY POINTERS FOR
 POSTAL IMPROVEMENT WEEK

This is designated as postal improve ment by the post office department. which sends weekly bulletins to ev- cry post office, containing many timely suggestions which would be of mutual benefit to the postal service and it's patrons.
 One bulletin received this week at the Norwich post office contains the following 'Peppy Pointers to the Pub lic":
 Give your mail the attention that you expect it to receive from us. Demand the promptness of hand i ling from your own employees that you demand of the postal employees after your letter is mailed. | Let us have your complaints. We are as anxious to give service as you 1 are to receive it. | Address clearly. Pack carefully. Mail | early. Criticize constructively.
 The cooperation of the patrons is l earnestly requested by the postmas-
 ters who invite suggestions as to i'm proving the service. Unsatisfactory service cannot be corrected unless the postmaster is informed of such con- ditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
PERSONALS

Iier5eTt ". Lucas is able 10 be up and a9out the house after being sick in bed fer two days.
 Mss Louise NJ. Durr of occum is con lined to ller bed with g serious illness wtth grip.
 Among those home in East Hampton for the Easter vacation was J. Wyman Worthington of Norwich.
 Mir and Mrs. Richard 0. Libbey of Norwich motored to their Pine Grove cot tage during the past week. K
 MF9. John Pechkam and Miss Margaret Tanner. both teachers in Voiuntown, spent Monday with friends in Norwich
 Arthur Noren of Columbia university has been spending the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Albert F. Noren oi Mckinley avenue.
 Miss Polly Brewer Mitchell has return ed to her home on Fairmount street af- ter spending the academy vacation 1T East Orange and New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION
 HOLDS MONTHLY MEETING

President E. 0. Rodier presided Tues day evening at the monthly meeting of the Norwich Building and Loan association at the Chamber of Commerce rooms, at which several applications for loans were received and action on them taken. The association now has large waiting list for loans.
 Alex Sharp has been elected secretary to succeed Charles l. Smith who has been secretary for the last six years but found it necessary to resign because of pres. sure of other duties. Mir. Smith has been elected second vice president. The association has sold 400 shares in Series No. 14. which opened the first of this year and is now prebaring a cam paign for series No. 15 which will open in July.
 President Rodier Is to appoint three del- | egates to attend the state convention at Meriden. Saturday, May IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
HOME HAS RESPONSIBILITY
TO HELP THE TEACHER'
SOMERs BLOCK, ON THE SQUARE
 TELEPHONE TIA


 Principal H. A. Tirrell of the Norwich Free Academy addressed an evening meeting Of the Laurel Hill Parent-Teaca- ers' association Tuesday in the kinder Earten room at the Laurel Hill school house where there was a gathering of 60. including tho fathers as well as mothers of the district.
 Principal Tirreu spoke upon School and Home and spoke strongly upon the coo'peration which must be received from the parents if the best results arc to be obtained from the attendance of children it school Poor results at school are not always to be blamed on the school but ,an often be traced very directly to the lack of interest shown by parents in the lttertion that their children give to the instruction they receive in school. An in- different home means a big handicap aEains, which the teacher has to work In her contact with the pupil.
 Mrs Frank Case. president of the as- socistiou. introduced the speaker and pre- sided lt the shcru business meeting
 Several solos were rendered by James J. Moore to the great pleasure of his audi ence He was accompanied by Miss Annie L. Taft. Ice crean and cake were served hy the hoetesses. Mrs. George Adams Mrs Wright and Mrs Clarence Barber.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
Morl,men,s Comnensntion

Three workmens compensation agree ments as follows have been approved by Commissioner J. J. Donohue:
 John H. Ford, Norwich. employer, and Harry Foster, 93 West Main street. en- ploye. hemorrhage in biceps muscle of right arm at rate of S10.J0.
 L.. M. Hartson, Norwich, employer. and Leonard Staubley, IT Russell street. em- ploye. cut forefinger, left hand, at rate of $1073
 The J. E. Fitzgerald Company, New London, employer and Louis Betalley New London, employe, cut on right thumb, at rate of S16.s7
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
TWO MEN PRESENTED ON
 LIQUOR LAW VIOLATION

Thomas Mish, at whose place on the O6sum road two gallons of moonshine whiskey and a cooper coil were found by Federal Officers Briggs and Cong don was presented before U. s. Commis- sioner Earl NIathewson here Tuesday morning on the charge of violation of the prohibition law. Probable cause was found and he was bound over to the dis trict court under bonds of $500 which were furnished.
 Charles Morrissey of Jewett City was before the commissioner on {, continued case on charge of violation of the pro- hibitlon law at the Jewett City hotel The evidence against him presented by the officers was quart bottle of gin and part of bottle of what is alleged to be colored moonshine whiskey. He was also bound over to the district court.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
MethodI,t Ror srout. lre-.

Boy scos1. Troop. No 1s. nst Tues day evening at Trinity Nethodtst Episc1- pal church with an attendance of l7 boys and four officials There was a short drili and tests were passed in aernaph0re signalling baDdaging and points of the conl5ass In the bird and flower eonfes1 20 varieties of wild flowers have been brought in and f2 different kinds of birds have been reported. J. B. Stanton esrs the boys a talk on Scouting
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
WHIST IS PLAYED ON
 OWLS LADIES' NIGHT

Norwich Nest. No. 1898, o. O. O.. held a most enjoyable ladies night Tuesday evening at their rooms in the Stead building. The evenings program included music by the Owls orches- tra and selections by the Owls quar- tette.
 Whist was played during the eve ming and the prizes were awarded as follows: Blue counters, first, William Hesden: second, Stanley Rakowsh; {; third, W. Harry Frisbie. White coun- ters, first, Mrs. John McInnis; sec ond, Mrs. r. c. Jarvis; third. Mrs Joseph A. George. Mrs. George and Ashley T. Boon were tied for third ] place, Mrs. George winning on the Sht.
 Refreshments of ice cream and punch were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19

Her other activities include membersniD in the athletic association and the Con- necticut Colleeg Outing club. She has al- so had the position of chairman of the en- tertainment committee and is house prsi- dn of Plan House.
 Miss Peale as aken an active part in the undergraduate campaign for an en- dowment of S2.0JO GOO for Connecticut college. Some $25. .OoO has already been raised by the students and it will not bt long before the outside public will be ask ed to he1o. The college, altl7ough 1t grad Utated it's first class in 1919. already has af enrolment of almost 400 students. and it's rapid expansion has created extreme need of new dormitories, buildings and equip- ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
THE aMoTHER OF MED1c1NE"

Isis, the Queen and afterwards the Goddess, was called the Mother of Medicine" In ancient Egypt, centuries before Christi women were skilled in medicine. They knew the great value of medicinal plants
 Hippocrates. the "Fs.her of Medicine" |" many centuries later, knew less of the merit of vegetable drugs than did the women of ancient times
 Lydia F., P.nkham, nearly fifty years ago. gave to women her Vegetable Com pound. now known everywhere as Lydia D. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. This is woman's medicine for womaf's aiI-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
RELIEF CORPS PRESENTS
 sSSO TO STATE O. A. n.

Veterans of the Civil war, members of the Grand Army of the Reyu5iic. gathered at NOrwalk Tuesdsy for the first session of the state encampuent The place of the first meeting was the South Norwafk Congregational churcA and Department Coulmandcr Christian Swartz extended a welcome to his com rades. There were responses and later the veterans were taken for automobiis tripts about the city.
 At the campfire In the evening the speakers were ConimaBder-in-chief Lsr- Is s. Pitcher of Brooklyn. x. Y. Mayer Calvin L. Barton of Norwaik. Jsoge John IL Light. and Dr. Cari A liar strom, former mayor. 4 gift Of $s51 to the department from the WomaH's Re lief corps was announced.
 The financial report of Assistant Quartermaster General Albert s.a-k showed receipts for the year to lave been S1.243.76 and disbursements st.- o30.70 leaving a balance of sz10.es The membership report showed ;aat the e. partment had 1900 as compared with f 1855 9 year ago.
 ! The loss in posts during the year was 1 two, leaving 54. Three pask department commanders died during the year Tho number of comrades who died in ihe year was 15O, but reinstatements. and transfers made the net loss only i42.
 In the session Wednesday it is ex. pected that the senior vice department commander, Orrin M. Price. of Sedgwici post, No 1. of Norwich, will be choser comma nder.
 Chief Mastering Officer Charles A Breekinridge and Judge Advocate Gsner al Samuel B. Horne. made their re ports. The latter said that tine rc-pes of the South Norwalk post to distribdt s1,000 of its funds among needy veter ans could not be granted. It was -prc vided that when the post Is reduced q
 ten member it's funds may be distrrbu.
 ed among ps fnemo4's T4rvided th. post charter was surrendered.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
EASTERN CONN. BRANCH
 MEETS AT GROTON

With sessions morning and afternoon, there was meeting of the Eastern Con necticut branch of the Womans Board of Missions at the Groton Congregational church on Tuesday.
 Following devotional exercises. the morning session, which opened at 11.30, and was presided over by Miss Abby Willard of Colchester. the president, was devoted chiefly to reports of officials and letters from missionaries of the board. There was a luncheon served at noon.
 At the afternoon session the speaker was Mrs. Frank R. Bunker of South Africa, who gave an illustrated talk on that continent showing the work accom- p1ished by the mission stations there
 Considering the unfavorable weather conditions, there was good attendance, eight being present from this city. The annual meeting of the branch is to be held in this city in June.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
Willinns-Briggs. .
Retnrnina From .ca1lsornia

From a letter received in Norwich the past week, it is learned that MT. and Mrs. Albert s. Comstocks of 2S3 Main street. have left California where they have been spending several months. and on their way east, visited the Grand Cah- yon. They have now arrived in New Or leans, where Mir Comstoek, 33d degree Mason, is to attend the convention ot the Knights Templar which is being held this year in that city,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19

Tonic and Nervine. It's strange that vear should be my salvation. Have taken Goldine only a short time and am whole lot better" This great Yong Gona. Remedy of Fijiian fame takes r-lht hold of most obstinate cases. It's a body builder. Write GoIdine Mfg. Co.,. Inc. Albany, N. Y., for helpful circular.
 Gold.ne Remedies are sold in Nor vi,h hv Geo. c. ERFler and Lee & Os- good Co.,: Baltic by Geo. Thompson; Dorchester by A. T. Van Cleve; Groton by c. S. Davis. Jewett City by J. P. German: Noank by w II. Hill, Taft vile by Geo. Thompson.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
WEDDINGS.
Murphr-nIcCarthr.

At 9 o'clock Tuesday morning John Tyler Murphy and Miss Anna Mccarthy, both of this city, were united in marriage at St. Patrick's church by Rev. M. H. May, rector of the church. Miss Helen Guinan was the bridesmaid and William Murphy, 8 brother of the groom, was the best man.
 The bride was charmingly gowned. Her veil was caught with orange blos- soms and she carried shower bouquet of roses. Her bridesmaid was also charming1y gowned. She wore a black picture hat and carried tea roses.
 Following the ceremony, there was a reception at the home of the bride E mother-. Mrs. Michael Mccarthy, No "A Orchard street. Present were guests from New York, Philadelphia, Taunton Boston and other cities Mrs. Berkoff catered for the 100 guests at the break. fast
 The bride received many beautiful gifts. During the day MT and Mrs. Mur- phy left for a wedding tour On their return they will reside with the brides mother.
 MT. Murphy was born in Bozrah and is the son of Michael and Hannah Muffin He is employed as 8 teamster and has lived at the Y. NJ. C. A. His bride Is q native of this city and :s the daughter oi Michael and Anna Dwyer Mccarthy. She has been employed as bookkeeper Williams-Briggs. William Williams. the Moosup village blacksmith, was united in marriage witt l Miss Minnie Briggs of Almyviile Satur | day, the Sth. The ceremony was per formed at the groom's home by Rev. c 1 s. Nightingale of Moosup.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
Sentenced by Judre Brown

Norman West. aged 1s, of Middletown Lrrested some weeks ago charged with breaking into summer cottages at West brook and stealing from them many ar- acies. was sent to the Middlesex county all for one year by Judge Allyn L. Brown. In superior court at Bfiddletown Tuesday. He pleaded guilty. The stolen irticles embraced clothing and silverware Ind most of them were recovered.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
MOOSEHEART WHIST AT
 HOME OF MRS, HAsTEDT

The Ladies of Mooseheart held a successful benefit whist Tuesday eve ming at the home of one of their mem bers, Mrs. William Hastedt, No. 1 Linden Parkway. There were six ta : bles and the prizes were awarded as follows:
 Ladies, first, Mrs. H. Retkowslxi; second. Mrs. Charles Lasch. Gentle men, First, J. T. F. Burns; second Mrs. A. Letendre.
 A buffet luncheon was served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
EramInatlon Tor Taftvine Postmaster.

Taftviue is Tn the list of places for winch there win be held on May 13, 1922 open competitive examination to fill the position of presidential postmaster. The announcement by the civil service com mission states that the salary is s1s00 and the date of vacancy Jan. 24, 1922.
 This is not an examination under civil service act and rules but is held under an executive order of May 10, 1921, pro viding for such procedure.
 Application Form 2241. and Form 2223, containing full information as tc The Tequrements to be met and the char. actsr of the examination to be, given may be obtained from any one of tht -acancy offices listed or from the United States Civil Service Commission, Wash .ngton. D. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-04-19
G. S. SMITH ELECTED BY | STATE CAVALR RY ASSOCIATION

The Connecticut Cavalry associa- tion held it's 55th annual meeting at
 N'orwalk Tuesday and elected off
 cers as follows: President, William c. Renfree, Plainfield; first vice presi- dent PhiIipe Koempsel, Brooklyn, N. '; second vice president, Rev. Will liam B. Carey, Hartford; secretary and treasurer, George s. Smith, Norwich.