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Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
NORWICH BULLETIN
Wuinnnfie oHice si Church Street Telephone 1062

The.death Of Robert Barton Brown, s2, which occurred suddenly in the office of .ths spoolinr department of No. 4 mlli of the American Thread Company. came as "a surprise to his many friends. Mr. Brown had been suffering with heart Trouble for over a year. Since January Dis condition has been such that he rode 10 and from his work to his home on Meadow street. MT. Brown was the over seer of the spooling department Last Friday afternoon while engaged in con- verEation with Alonzo Hickey another official of the department. Mir. Brown, was seized with a bad spell and fell lover on his desk and expired. Medical Examiner pr. Louis l. Mason was noti- fled After viewing the body and learn IlnE tho circumstances stated that death was due to heart trouble The body was turned over Co a local undertaken and taken to his rooms to be prepared for burial
 Mfr Brown was born in County Sligo, Ireland. Ian IT. 1880. When about eight .een years Of age he came to this country, locating in New York city for a short time and then came to Willimantc where he resided for the past forty-two years. For about two years after coming Co WiIlimantic he worked at the bakery sbusiness being employed by the late John Mitchell Thirty-uine years ago he went Go work for the old Willimantic Linen company. now the American Thread company. He had been overseer lof tho spooling department for the past siz years.
 The deceased was a prominent mem Der of the local Methodist church and one of its trustees and church steward at the time of his death For a number of years he was class leader and treas urT He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen CBatteyl Brown. one brother Dr. George C. Brown Of Oakland. Cahfor- ria: four sisters. Mrs. Alonzo Rowland and tho Misses Jane F.. Margaret \, and Anna R Brown Of this city.
 Over five hundred people attended Bufs Last Night Single. taken from the musical comedy. Hello. Boys. given by the st. dary's choir boys under the di- rection of Joseph F. Gardreau at St Marys han last Friday night. The parts were well taken, the jokes and songs were rendered in manner which showed the boys ability. The musical program follows: Marseillaise, by the entire east ToniEht's My Last Night Single, Roder sck Rousseau: Caroline Rolling Stone Arthur Beciaire: Bald-headed Row, JO Eeph .Allaire; Angel Child, Rivard Twins Iunaby Song. Sylvestre and Ava Loi seue. Pouruoi dit-tu yue je t'aime, A Fontainc. Who Believes in You, Charle. Martin and Roland Chase; Stumbling Roderick Beauheu; America, the entir, cast
 The cast follows:
 Dirers--A. SylveEtre. Ava Loiselle Roland and George Gaudreau. Leone Chase. Omer Desrosier. Edmond Ber ard Evan Monast, Charles Martin, Ro land Chase. Adolph Fontana and Ed mond BerEeron.
 Waiters-Rodericlc Beaulieu, Hectol Rivard. Joseph Diouin. NJ. Themblay, B
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
At the Strand Toda-.

There is fine picture program A. ,t, @ olrahd starting today. An authentic r.. PIouuctlon Of that mad summer Iof Yass when a sensational rush for the Alsu,,.- soiu helus caused farmer and nnachari- business man and lsborer 10 dron ,b,i. actlNities Co participate in A hsasro,. rush Tor wealth and success in rh. vy-i,ss ot the Yukon. is visuaiized In Jane No- .aA greatest screen triumph. Ref,c os alasks' distributed by the American Fs. teasing Corporation. and openinv a. .bs strand theatre today.
 Miss Novak, in the role of ,h, ,-o.,.. and beautiful wife of Wade Hs-.., Kansas farmer. one of the rnanr -rs-. ticipants in the hunt for gold. Is Etrs-s- ca m Seattle. She obtains work in a cneap resiaurant where she r,aefs
 Lucky Wall. gambler. who hecorrss lne sef-appointed protector of the se- serted wife. Planning to win tbe vs-I for himself, Vail devises a fake sffa~r upon -her by degenerate named Durar When attacked the girl shoots Duzsn. rearing she will be prosecuted for --,,-. oer she loses her identity by aE-Iu1ins me name Of notorious dance han char acted whom she meets aboard shin --tf.t Is sunk in mid-ocean. Ruth renair,rs me sole survivor Her adventures fhsf follow form the basis for this rrea, hear, aii- @ciloh drama or the roaring Yukon
 second feature attraction on fhs @ @S-iI - DuStsr heaton m Cops" BuFfe- .s 4s comedy in Cops that is funnirr man aisappointed dry-raider,-suiff peeuy eoIneay with roar louder thar eiie coinhllssionerF when he disooverr someone has swiped his gift cirzrs Yor can come prepared for just one rnos I hearty laugh after another uhr- ro-, witness Keston's latest comedy riot 4 Selzniek News completes the biil Notice-All children. unde- r,. win bs admitted free. when accompanied bv rz-. ents to any performance except Sun. days.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
My First Trip to Crescent eeaeh.

Dear Uncle Jed: One Sunday some friends and I took a trip to Crescent Beach. When we arrived there it was about 8 clock The first thing we noticed when we arrived was the lit tie children that were out playing with nothing on but bloomers. Some of the children had tuberculosis of the spine, others had tuberculosis of oth- CT parts of the body. One little girl who couldn't walk at all, was cured so that she could walk nearly as well as other children. Some of the chil- dren that were not able to be on the beach were doing exercises with their arms and legs in bed, by the doctor s orders. It, was very pitiful sight to see the children, some walking with crutches, and others had humps on their backs. They seemed quite hap w as they were playing in the wa ter
 Then we walked along the sand looking back every few minutes to see the children playing.
 We walked to the end of the pier looking at the beautiful scenery as we went along the pier. At the end of the pier we looked off and saw many boats in the distance. We had a very pleasant trip arriving home at nine o'clock, tired, but happy.
 LEONA NJ COMSTOCK Age 12. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
William Herschen in Inndianapolis News
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDEA-
 WAKES

WAKES
 What would you do in case the man who has charge of the publiG grounds or to everyone to help save the parks. You might be inclined to say that the parks cannot be carried off and that it is go- 4g to be possible for any one to 60 them very serious damage.
 In all probability there is no thought of guarding the parks against their enemies but of protecting from their friends. It is possible for those who appreciate the ice times and fun in the park to entire ly forget that they are doing damage when they are enjoying their pleasures but that is what is happening and what such an appeal is intended to stop. And under those conditions it is evident that there is much which even the Wide awakes could do to save the parks.
 You might say that the broken down and shrubs do not suffer much from the broken branches, that the trampled and worn grass ground can be reseeded and that the paper boxes and rubbish scat tered hither and thither can be easily picked up. Such is all very true for those things can be done but it means needless work for a number of persons who can be better employed in other ways. Flow CTS cannot be replanted and made to bloom in minute and shrubs do not recover in week from the branches broken off, the reseeded grass plots can not be made attractive overnight and the discarded papers cannot be gathered up before they have made a bad impres- sion upon many.
 However, all this work can be avoided if those who use the parks are careful and show their enjoyment of the pretty things without destroying and defacing them. They do not put up signs asking you to keep off the grass or to leave the flowers alone because such privileges are being reserved for others but that al 1 may enjoy them, and that is where every. one can do something to help save the parks
 l Make it a point to avoid doing any thing harmful to such beauty spots. Do whatever you can to help keep them at tractive. It is by not causing otheri more work and by not making places un 1 slightly that you are really being of grea l heIn
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
Breed Theatre.

Will \. Harben's enchanting book The Cottage of Delight. which has hss thousands of readers reaches the scheer Dies. King Tidor Is responsible for fhs production which is being distributed bs Associated First National Pictures Inc and win be shown at the Breed thea.rs a sthe feature attraction today and Tuesday
 Lloyd Hughes and Madre Bella-ny are in the featured roles The leading man will be remembered for his work ir Thomas II. Ince productions including Beau Revel. Below the Surface and Homespun Folks. He has shown him self a gifted actor with a talent for get ting a part across In simple. convincing style that has won him countless film admirers
 Miss Rellamy belongs 10 the new re- gime of screen celebrities.
 Surrounding these two players is sr excellent cast that includes many play CTS familiar to film foliowers-amonr them Claire Mcdowell. Winifred Green wood. Joe Bennett. Fred Gamboai Frank Brownley and Julia Brown.
 Larry Senon will also be seen in a brand new comedy titled Befu-ren the Acts and the Pathe News will complete the picture program
 As a special added feature Mr. Edward I. Boyle. the celebrated blind entertain CT. will be heard in his latest rours. whistling solos and other mu-ical nov elites.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
My School Picnic.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to tell you about the picnic we had the last day of school
 Our school closed June :. We invited quite a few people to come. We were going to have the picnic in a pine grove right across from my house. We didn't have any set time to begin but came as early as we could. When there were five or six here we decided to go swimming. We went swimming and got back ten minutes to twelve. There were quite a few people there then. The people that were supposed to bring the ice cream had not come yet. In little while they came. Then we started to eat. We had potato salad, baked beans, sandwiches, cake. ice cream and lemonade. When we got through eating we played games. Some of the games we played were ball, three-legged race and bag racing. We had some other racing, too. After a while most of us went swimming When we came back we were ready for another meal. We ate a little and by the time we were through the team was ready tc take us home. The ones that didn't ride walked. After they all went home was lonesome.
 LEoNA P. WOODWARD, Age II. AmstOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS

Annie Lamb of North Franklin A Struggle for Fortune.
 2-Leona P. Woodward of Amston- The Camp Fire Girls in the Woods.
 3-Ida Winakor of Colchester-Res- cued by Prince.
 4-HOrace P. Coates of Ledyard-The Boy, Land Boomer.
 5-Leona NJ. Comstock of Norwich The Girl Scouts Rally
 6-MiIdred Cotter of South Coventry Little Prudy's Dotty Dimple.
 7-Elizabefh H. Rodgers of New Lon don-The Girl Scouts at Home.
 Winners of prize books living in Nor wich can obtain them by calling at The Bulletin business office after ten o'clock Monday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
A Walk in the Woods.


 Dear Uncle Jed: It was very hit day in July when my sister and 1 de- cided to take a walk into the woods. The sun was shining bright so we thought that it would be very hot walking But having made Up our minds to take a walk we did not change it.
 We started into the woods. While we were walking along slowly, l heard a loud noise. It started near at first, but after looking around I saw large bird fly out of bush. I didn't know it's name, but admired it very much. It had large wings, long bealS and pretty colored feathers. After watching it for quite a while, it few away.
 As we continued our journey on ward, we spied a pleasant place to sit down. We were very tired so we sat down and ate our lunch. The spot which we chose was very beautiful. It was surrounded by tall, oak trees, which made the place nice and shady. The sound of a brook was heard some distance away, as it was singing it's ever tiresome song. Not far away was seen many kinds of flowers. I picked to my mother. Oh. but didn't they smell fine.
 yne crows were owing aH they were flying along, and other birds were heard singing also. The call of the quail was heard some distance away.
 We were getting tired and hungry so we decided to return home. Ii was getting dark. When we reached home we were very tired. After eat ing our supper we had many inter- 1s, #1 N111 were worn out, we enjoyed the walk very much.
 IDA WINAPOR, Age fl. Chichester
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
My Adventure

Dear Uncle Jed; I live in China and my name is Milly vingo. One day as I was going to market I was knocked down by an elderly man. He took my wares and went away. Of course I was afraid to go home without the money for the wares.
 l walked around until dark and when I though the family was in bed I went home. Softly I opened the door took some clothes and went away That nigli; I did not sleep. I went far away from my house way into the woods
 Every boot of an owl made me jump and how sorry I was I wasn't home.
 Two days later while was lost in the wood I saw a light in the distance I ran toward it and 1t was my dear papa. How happy I was. I told him all about my adventure and he told me no. to worry that everything was all fight. But the next time l shall not go selling wares by myself.
 BEATRICE A. AcKooNEFF, Age Il. New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
A Little Girl.s Rebuke.

Dear Uncle Jed It is a very long time since 1 have written to The Bulletin. so today have decided to have a talk with all the Wide-Awakes.
 Alice was sitting by the window of the parlor looking out. It was raining very hard. She saw an old man with crutches. He walked as if in pain. Poor man." sighed little Alice. how pity you"
 Just then she heard a shout of laugh ter and two stones flew past the window One of them hit the old man on the foot. He gave cry of pain Then the two boys who had thrown the stones began to laugh and hurrah.
 The lame man turned and spoke to them, but they only laughed the more.
 You bad boys" said Alice to herself ''how I wish my father was here to give you whipping
 Suddenly Alice had a thought sh. slipped on her hat in a hurry and ran out the front door. The boys were just about to throw some more stones at the man when Alice spoke up.
 Boys. how would you like 1t If your papa was lame and some bad boys threw stones at him?"
 The boys started. They did not know what to, make Of this. Alice spoke very kindly 10 them and they were ashamed The lame man looked back and said God bless you. miss"
 During this time the two boys wers watching Alice from the corner.
 The next day Alice was sitting with her mother when the door bell rang Io,,d. l ly. Then they heard steps going away Tt must he those boys" said Alice.
 Her mother then went to the door and came back smiling.
 In her hand she held a little punpv T think you gave those boys A lesson ] daughter" she said Around the u.,-,v., neck hung card. It said on it; ..Fo- , nice little lady. From Tommy and Dick"
 LUCY DUGAs. Age 12. Versailles.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
SPRING HILL.

The men of the Hill served supper to about 135 at the Baptist church on Fri day evening. A good number were present fro Willimantic. The menu consisted of strawberries, salad, rolls, cake, coffee and ice cream The tick cts were 50 cents and about S75 was taken in. Music was furnished by MT and Mrs. Gillette and Miss Freeman.
 On the afternoon of June 18th twenty of the neighbors (women) of Mrs The odore LaJess surprised her with a short visit and slight token of good will in observance of her birthday
 A COW which was raised by W. A. Weld and now owned by Prof. J. N Fitts of the c. A. c. recently gave birth to twin calves while in the pasture of Carol Hawkins. The COW is a twin and
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
4 rrin tn Hartfnrd.


 Dear Uncle Jed On the 29th of last mcnth my sister and went to Hart ford to a speaking and spelling contest. IA,woke up early in the morning and looked out of the window. The sun hadn't come up and I thought it was going to rain so I gave up all hopes. I went back to bed again and I went to sleep. Finally I woke up again and to my surprise the sun was shining very brightly. I woke uD my sister and we dressed When we were dressed we ate our breakfast and started. We met our friend who was also going. When we got on the trolley we met our sister, who is a teacher. Then we got on the train and we had a wonderful time When we arrived at Hartford we had to go through a subway in order to get out of the station. Then we went into the capitol. We asked for a guide. He showed us all the historical things, in cluding the house of representatives. He also showed us the senate. The chair which was cut from the Charter oak is in the senate. The speaking and spelling contest was held in the house of representatives. We also saw the the Constitution which was framed from the Charter oak. We saw the statutes of Nathan Hale, William A Buckingham, Lafayette, and Putnam We started to go up to the dome, but there was such a crowd we didn't dare to go up. When we were ready to gC home we went down by the Soldiers arch. It was put up in memory of the sodfers who died in the Civil war This is one Of the most interesting times I ever had.
 ANNIE LAME, Age 14.
 North Franklin.
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this is the third time that it has given birth to twins.
 The eighty-fifth anniversary of the Ashford Baptist Sunday school conven- tion will be held at Spring Hill On Wed nesday. June 2S, 1922. and preparations are being made to entertain an unusual ly large number. w. P. Wildes is it's president and has secured good speak CTS for the occasion. With favorable weather the meeting promises to be very interesting and profitable
 Mrs Bellows returned Friday even ing after brief stay at her home in Brooklyn, N Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
A Box and His Books

 Now listen, sehoolbooks, listen
 The whole long winter through I've had to answer questions
 The teacher got frozl you. She's bounded me with quizzes
 From Plutarch to Poe, But now, it's my turn, Schoolboeks; Let's see how much you know. What stream is best for swimming?
 Who gets all sunburned first? What makes the burn stop hurting? What clothing itches worst? Who is it tells a mother
 Just how you hurt and where? How does she find so quickly
 The dampness in your hair? Who first found out green apples
 Give boys the stomach ache? Who makes the paregoric
 Their mothers make them take What gives your feet stone bruises? What makes you stub your toe The day before a picnic
 And it's too sore to go? Why is it circus weather
 Is fair when we're in school, When when it's vacation
 Rain spells it as rule? Whats that? Don't know the answers?
 Say, Schoolbooks, hunt your shelf Still, there's some thing I've asked yor That J don't know myself!
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26

cannot recall just now. Cookies and fruit punch were served. A girl sang some songs and told some very excit- ing ghost stories.
 When we went to go home we found that it was raining quite hard. Some of the children had a long way to go home. Although I live short dis tance from her hous-, got quite wet going home.
 MACY GREEN, Age IS. Fitchyille,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
What Is Going On Tonight

,u ulcss nss Lodge. No. II. L o. O. F., meets Thames Union. No. 137. U. B. of C. and J. 9l A, meets in Carpenters Hail
 Battery B. 1s2d F. A.. meets in stats
 Thames Lodge. No szs. \. E. O. P meets in Steiner Hall
 Norwich Lodge. No. PAS. N. F. O. p meets in Buckingham Memorial
 tHuoeviiie and Notion Pictures a- Strand Theatre.
 MotIon Pictures al Bred rt..t-r
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
The Teachers, May Basket.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to tell you about the night we hung the teachers May basket.
 It had been raining a little in the day and the children were afraid it was going to spoil our evening First of all four girls made it. It was 9 peach basket, trimmed with pink and blue. We met at Il girls house not far away from the teachers home. The basket was filled to overfiowing with presents and flowers. During the evening we played games, such as spin the pan, black magic, reading sentences at the back of the head and forfeits and many others which l
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
Broadway Theatre closed Tor Repair.

The Broadway theatre has been cicsef as formerly announced by the Stran6 management, for repairs. There Eiil bs a general hauling of everything. both inside and out. RepaintinE and rsfur. nishing will occupy the major portion of the work. The lobby as well as the in- side will be redecorated. The strans management intends to make the Broad way theatre appeal to all both in cieaa- Illness and amusement. When the thea Ire reopens in the very carly fall. there will be only the very best Of B. P keith's vaudeville and real cinema c=ea- tions
 The Norwich theatreEoers look for ward to this day and they viii not De disappointed in the amusement they vii see at the Broadway theatre hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Florence Holbrook of Leonard's Bridge -I wish to acknowledge the book you sent me quite while ago, entitled, "The First Capture"
 Ruth Robinson of North Franklin-I received my prize book entitled, The Campfire Girls at Long Lake" I have read and I found it very interesting wish to thank you very much for it.
 Carl Prater of Mansfield Center,- Many thanks for the book entitled The Auto Boys Mystery" I am reading it now and find it very interesting.
 Patsy GaruselIa of Eagleville-I have received your most welcome book and wish to thank you for it. I have read it all and liked it very much.
 Florence Date of North Franklin-I recieved my prize book entitled The Camp Fire Girls in the Woods" I am reading it and am finding it very interest
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
The Indians


 Dear Uncle Jed: There was once sn old Indian man and his family that lived in a wigwam in the woods His name was Hiawatha and his wifes nama was Laughing Water and his sons name was Marcus. One day Hiawatha said to his wife. l am gong out 10 hunt for some wild game. Hiawatha had very poor luck finding anything. He went home empty handed and acted very sad. Laugh ing Water asked him what vas the matter He told her that he could not find any wild game. He told his fam fly he guessed that they would starve. Suddenly there was an old Indian man standing in the door looking amazsd. He asked what was the matter. they told him that they hadn't had any thing io eat and they didn't know what they were going to do. The kind old Indian man went out and brought them some wild game and other provisions. And so Hi
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
LETTERS WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAKES

Dear Uncle Jed: We should always remember that our beloved flag was adopted June IA, TIT. The flag that stands for liberty and justice for all for which our American patriots fought and died.
 ABRAHAM GOLDBERG, Age g .i1h
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS

s,t,e,,.- e-iu attend the auction sale oi r,,-se'5 to the late Frank C week Tuesday and Wednesday. see s6r-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-06-26
Two Phea.ants

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going fo ten you about two pheasants that have thfir nest near my home. The female is set- ing on the eggs and the male brings food to her and stays around the nert 70 see that she is not disturbed. The male is quite tame and often comes up near my house and eats with the hens
 I never go too near the ness or they might get frightened and leave fnc nest Their colors are a browninah grey. The male Is the preitiest and has a fop-knof. l hope the young pheasants come out an right When the young pheasants come out 1 shall write and lef you know.
 MILDRED CoTTER. Age at. South Coventry.