Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 9, 1918, Page 7

nal. . Suit immeditely—if son’s end you cannot 1 fio ALL OUR HIGHER COST $34.50 Were f_onnerly $45 to $75 It is well to bear in mind that these Suits are all from our regular stock “and not the class of merchandise one ordinarily finds in sales—but high class suits—perfectly tailored and fashioned in materials that are now in Hu'e thenmlmflonn.lSmtnmoflheseuon —Qrgnmdoul )Mom, emlncing virtually our do&,nfii&ifingumgsflnlnephmome- | Your: oppeetnity is here NOW—select your * the assortment will be greatly depleted. SPLENDID SELECTION OF CHOICE SUIT -~ $24.50 Were formerly $30 to $40 Enhre Remammg Stock you wait until the sea- secure better values and demand and styles'that are up to the minute. These prices would ordinarily prevail in July. However, we are already receiving our Sum- mer stocks and need the room. - “THE FASHION STORE OF NORWICH” 121-125 MAIN STREET. SOLDIERS AND SAILORS What Eastern Connecticut Boy: Are Dcing In Various Branches the Service. Central Viliager in Italy. Mrs. Chariey Willlams of Central Village has received the following let- ter from her husband, who is in Italy in active serv with the British ex- peditionary force: British Expeditionary Force. Italy, April 4, 1918. ‘Well, here we -are again in ‘“rest camp” in sunny Italy, but, believe me, it is not always,Sunny; “some of the days and swift>changes would be a credit to oufs New and for. pute cuseedness: Baty 1:_,&: 4 greai gountry and interesting)as seen froni. tralng and boats. They call flem . “rest camps” because veu parade, drill or work 16 hours a day, and if you are lucky you sleep the rest. We used to speak of getting into bed, but there is no such thing as getting into hed here. It is getting onto bed, for the beds are sacks abgut six feet lohg and two feet wide, filied with threshed vegetables and ieal.heru and at first they have .the 'general contour and subsistenc¥~of a drain pipe. You have to be an expert. equilibrist to stay on them at first, bt next day you jump in the case of the fleas and’ children Jon them, especially on the place where the broadest part of your pants fit, and then you can get a hold on the blamed thing and catch a nap or two between contortions. The best way is to get another fellow to put hi close by you and then roll down be- tween them, unless the other fellow beats you to it. Then vou cuss and juggle. The best part of the rest camps are the huts. They are made of corrugated iron in a semi-circular shape and remind you of a section of the New York subway cut in half, very comfortable, especiaily in rainy weather, but rather drafty in cold, windy weather, as there is a door at. both ends, and a lot of profanity every.{ time one leaves them open a minute. We get lots of fresh air in large doses. One day it blew so hard that several roofs ‘“went west” and one killed a young fellow just going home on léave. It was one wild day and night. A ‘bald-headed man was in luck for once ‘he couldn’t lose any hair! This is a great country for hills, olives, figs, fleas and children, and they all go to work as soon as weaned, and the weaning is somewhat curtailed. The children carry earth in baskets as in the time of Nero and the fleas in bills as they did then, no doubt. I used to wonder why Nero fiddled when he is alleged to have arsoned Rome. 1 know now. He committed both crimes after beinz bitten by an Italian flea. 1 felt like arson, murder or any other even fiddling, crime in the calmdar, Rub Youngsters' Colds Away - With “Outside” Vapor Treatment Local Dmggnh Have lmportcd the Invention of a Nort‘h Carolina Druggist That Relieves Croup and Cold Troubles by External Application. You can Try a 25¢ Jar on.30 Days’ Trial and Your Drug- gist Will Refund the Pur- chueleYouAreNot Deligl:tedmththe Test. _...._.—_— Every mother, btesthes ‘a_ sigh of relief when she first_tries the North Carolina v.re&tment Vick’s VapoRub, cation direct to the air passages and lungs. At the same time VapoRub s absorbed through and stimulates the skin taking out that tightness and soreness in the chest. VapoRub has a hundred uses in lhe home—for deep -chest colds, sore throat, bronchitis or incipient pneu- monia just apply well over the throat and chest and cover Wwith a warm, flannel cloth. For head colds, hay fever, asthma or catarrhal troubles VapoRub can either be applied up the nostrils or a little melted in a spaon| and the vapors inhaled. . Croup is usu- ally ‘relieved in fifteen . minutes and an application at bedtime pre- vents a night attack, - All mothers are urged to take ad- vantage "of the 30-day trial offer now ‘belng made by the local druggist and ”E f:r themselves just what VapoRub ‘will do. z—aenm..n.@’ the first and every time I met one at close guarters, very close, up under my shirt, and I know e\ar‘tly how Nero felt when he thought that he could singe the nippers anq jumpers of ‘em. They have a common Irish flea tied to the mast for making a fellow strug- gle ang they are if anything a trifle more agile than the famous one of Paddy. They must have acquired all the energy and swiftness of Italy, for the human kind are pretty slow on the jump, but great on physical cul- ture as applied to the arms .and shoulders ‘and jaws. If ever an Italian should lose both arms, he would be tongue-tied. I am learning to talk Italian, and will, too, if my breath, patience and supply of vowels . hold out. Great language. You say it in 'English first, then add a mess of vow- els, put on the fina Italian finish and a few folderols sandwiched in ,and there you are. It may interest you to know that the boat, we crossed over into France on was torpedoed next trip. That makes the second time they have missed yours truly. French Children Eager for Nickels. Mrs. Willlam L. Cummings of Fitchville has received the following letter from her husband, Sergt. liam Cummings, of the 36th Art, American expeditionary force: ) Battery F, 56th ‘Art, A. E. ance, Apm 11, 1518 My Dear Wife: 1 am over here and still safe and sound, and hope to be when it is all over. Rose, this is a pretty country over here. It is just like summer; the grass is nice and green and the trees are all blossomed. I am in a place now where very few people have ever been in from the states. They use us well wherever we go, and I guess they need us all right enough. You don't want to worry about anything because everything will be all right and Tl come hack to you after the war is over. The little children along the street were wearing wooden shoes. They knew enough to ask for a nickel, thouzh, and, bLelieve me, they got a lot of them from the soldiers. There were lots of places out through the country that made me think of Fitch- ville. I wish you wouid send me The Bul- letin, also a box of Madden’s cigars, as I sture do like Madden's cigars, as it is hard to get smokes over here. ‘We are quartered pretty good, espe- cially five or six others and myself. Now, Rose, don’t worry; by what I hear, T'll be home by Christmas. \ With love to all the folks, hoping to hear from you soon. Your loving husband, BILL. Saw Acres of Vineyards, Mrs, Fred Duerr of Bozrah has re- ceived the following letter from her son Henry in France: Somewhere in France. March 23, 1018, Dear Mother: Robert McNeeley at the Head Martin Rozycki, Frank Frisbie For 'Councilmen In a cancus in the Town hall on Wednesday evening, lasting about 2’0 of about lowing ticket for the city elecfioh in June, every nomination being unani- mously endorsed and applauded: JOHN . E. VAUGHN. ARTHUR C. BROWN. For Coumciimen. EDWARD CROOKS. MARTIN ROZYCKI. FRANK R, DENISON. WILLIAM R. FRISBIE. For City Treasurer FRANK I. ROYCE. For City Sheriffs. GEORGE W. ROUSE, JAMES ATRI Attorney Henry H. Pettis, chariman cf the republican town co ttee, called the caucus to order and Judge John H. Barnes was chosen taacus chairman with Arthur G. Crowell clerk, Judge Barnes introduced the subject of the meeting in the following words: I thank you for the honor of being selected to preside over your doings this evening. Some. little while ago the Boston Globe in response to the request of one of its readers, gave the origin of the word “Caucus.” Accord- ing to the paper in question, one of the pre-Revolutionary organizations of Boston was called the Caulkers —_— oftener. I haven't received a letter from you direct as yet; that is, one that wasn’t sent to the last camp we were in over therc. The last one was dated Feb. 14th, if I remember right. ‘We just landeq from a little ride on the train. We saw some .fine country, too, believe me. You know this coun- try is noted for its vineyards, and they have some vineyards, too; acres and acres. Everything is green now and the whole country is beautiful where we are. This is a great experi- ence Zor us all, I think. ‘We are in a fine camp now. Every- thing here looks as it did in the states. The farmers are plowing here now and it looks just you see the pic- tures in_the movies, They use oxen \d sometimes they have one hitched to a wagon Just ik you hitch a horse to a wagon. They don’t have wagons like you do, either. They are two- wheeled carts only. The railroads would make you smile. They are only about half as large as yours over there. Of course, vou know the French are great people for wines. Tt is good wine, too, much like grape juice that you buy the stores at home. 1 guess you could tell me more about the war than I can tell you, so will close, hoping I'll receive a letter from you in the next mail. Don't be afraid to write as often as you can as 2 let- ter is precious as gold over here. Goodbye till the. next. Your ever loving son, HENRY. Private Henry Lewis Duerr, Co. 9, 1st Reg, M. M. S. C, A. E. F, via New York P. O. 705. Bob Fletcher’s Watch Broken. Somewhere in France April 22, 1918. My Dear Folks: I hope you have received my previ- ous letters, and this one also. T have not as yet received any mail from home, and I wonder if the mail has been lost. I broke my wrist watch yesterday and I do not think it can be fixed in this country. I have been wondering whether it would be ad- visable-to mail it home. It is the one the boys at The Bulletin office gave me, and I think the world of it. I wrote a line to ‘Capt. William R. Deni- son at Fort Wright, as he wished me to write to him, and T must write to Miss Elizabeth Pullen thanking her for those socks. The weather has cleared up -here a bit yesterday, and today the sun has been shining and has dried up the mud considerably. T visited an old cathedral which is twelve hundred years old and another which is six hundred years old. That is the nearest T have been able to go to church since I have been here. The other night I met a girl from Wash- ington, D. C., who was a school teacher before the war in a high school at Washington, D. C. She speaks very good English and speaks better in French. Where is brother Leslie? He sure has the pluck after being turned from the army; but I can see where, and am afraid that he would not be able to stand it. Did he join the tank service finally? Pa, send me some tobacco, if you've got any loose change. There is none here to buy, if T had the money. Well, T must close and get to work, and Pa realizes how much I like to work. Has Pa planted his gar- den yet? I will be home to weed it! Wish I could. Send some papers to read. I wrote to the boys at The Bulletin office and they are going to send The Bulletin. You can send the Record and New York World. Your loving son, ROBERT 0. FLETCHER. Reglmental Supply Sergeant, Supplv 56th Artillery. Regiment, C. A. C, Amencan PBxpeditionary [Forces, via New York, N. Y. Must Beat the Boches. Mrs. Henry J. Kendall of Lisbon has received a letter from her son in France, one of the first to go over. The letter reached here Wednesday, May 1. Somewhere at the Front. April 10th, 1918. My Very Dear Mother: Mother, T have received several let- ters from you, and you wonder why I don’t write. It is because I am-in the trenches and get very little chance to write. I am always thinking and praying for you all There is many things of great inter- est going on here, and some day I hope to be able to tell you all about it. I am sure in good health and hope 1 come back to the dear old U. the same, and all the boys. This is not much like Mexico, mother; no such a picnic. I rather serve ten years at the border than wo months in the trenches,: but those Boches must be beat, and Uncle Sam and his boys can do it with the allies, T am sure. 1t may take a long while yet, but sooner or later they 'must give up. We are having pretty good weather and not at all “cold, so that makes it much nicer. I suppose you hear from Lou now and then and received my telegram 0. K. 1 sure wish you all the luck in the world and hope I see you in the near future. Received Ed's cigarettes 0. K. and thank him, and hope you are all in very good health. Remember me to all the people of the church and Lucy Baldwin. As it is Sunday, thought I would write another letter. I hope you are writing. as nmn as I do, or whapl Your ever \winl I am, and Arthur-C. Brown For R Denison and William R. g For' Mlym-—Jehn E: Vaughn Crooks, —Frank L Royce For City Union, and was composed of the ship carpenters of that town. It was their custom to hold meetings befote the Boston town meetings and at which all matters of concern to be acted upon at the public gatherings, and tl‘;? mer;tili otdva,r‘ous ca.ndadntes were discussed, and action taken. The approval of the “Caulkers” was anx- iously songht by many candidates and projectors ©of various ~plans. From this finally came the word, “caucus,” as_we Now use it. ‘That is the story as’told by the Boston Grobe. The true meaning of the word, “caucus,” however, is this, “it is a place where the republicans meet to select the winning ticket (just 2s you are doing tonight) It is a “truism,” that the world cares not for the past, the wherefore, or how. It simply inquires of you, what are you doing now? Now and at the present time, every man of us must acknowl- edge that the republican party for the past two years, has given to the zt:xty an honest and clean administra- 101, All may not have been satisfied; but if an angel came down from heaven, to this or any other town, some folks would think one of the wings was a trifle lower than the other, or that the feathers on the edges of the wings were a little fray- ed; but that is the way of poor, old, frail human nature. You know, and I know, that it is the duty of citizens to exercise their voting franchise in lecal- elections, as well as in state and national elections. In my opinion, it is more important that they exercise their voting franchise in local elec- tions, as well as in state and national elections. In my opinion, it is more important that they exercise that right especially in local matters, as they are the more interested in “hat| is happening at home, and directly under their eye I make n6 doubt but what you will, as iff the past, nominate” a_clean, wholesome ticket, tonight, and if the republicans will only do_their duty on the first Mon- day in June, there can be but one re- sult—the election of the entire re- rublican ticket. Bews e Rwl\etts made the firwt nomination, naming Robert Mc: for mayor. The gentleman who is re. etts, has left.a record of city may well be proud. Tt will be the wisest pol to continue in office | a man who will foliow along lines so well laid down. In naming Mr. Neeley; be felt certain he was putting in nomination a man the city a strong, clean and progres- sive administration. For first alderman, Tyler D. Guy nominated John E. Vmughn, speaking of the very. creditable record Mr. Vaughn has made as_councilman, Attorney Charles L. Stewart pre- sented the name of Arthur C. Brown for second alderman. In these days, said Mr. Stewart, capable and efficient men are demanded for public office. He had such a man in mind, one who 2 years ago. entered the Falls mill as a.n office boy and was now general su- perintendent at that plant. Mr. Stew- art predicted st equally successful political experience for the nominee, Edward Crooks, who is now in the common council, was nominated for councilman by Hugh B e, who referred to the two years that the nominee had already served in that capacity. Martin Rozycki was nominated for councilman by Attorney A. F. Libby, who said that the nominee had been successful in his own business affairs and would be successful in the con- duct of public business. He ig thor- oughly American and highly thought n; among people of his own nation- ali First Selectman Casper K. Bail nominated Frank R. Denison for coun- cilman and Eben Learned brought forward the name of William R. Fri bie, each with commendatory words for the nominees, Frank I. Royce was nominate city treasurer by Alderman W Allen, Allyn L. named Geo! which the 5 a " James D'Atri for city , and Charles W. Burtop_named the present incumbent, Hugh Blackledge, for water commis- sioner. The usual motion to empower the town committee to fill any vacancies occurring was made and the caucus adjourned. THRIFT STAMP SALES TOTAL $6272148 HERE At Post Office Up to May 1—Amount is Below Expectation. The total sales of war savings cer- tificates and thrift stamps in the Nor- wich post office since the December 6, 1917, amounted to $62,721.49. This includes a credit of 2983 v.hrxft cards with the 16 stamps—on each, &mounting to $11,- 932. The third assistant postmaster general who has charge of this branch of the business informed the postmast- er that the sales were not as large as should be. as it is expected it would average for the year $16 for each in- habitznt of the town. That would require Norwich with a population of 30.000 to purchase during the wear $480,000. “While Taftville and Yantic are not included in this office, the num- ber served by the R. F. D. carriers would offset these places as to pop- ulation so that the expected quota should be raised here. Postmaster John P. Murphy stated on Wednesday that at the beginning the impression rprevailed that this many will say their $4.16 for a certifi- cate or their 25 cents for a Stamp will not purchase much for the year. That is true if confined to one individual and as‘an illustration of what the many could do the following is sub- mitted as what could be expected of a population of 30,000 by lending their savings to the government: If 1,000 purchase a war each week at $4.16, $4160. if 5,000 pur- chase 4 thrift stamps éach. week at 25 cents, $5,000; if 10,000 purchase 1 thrift stamp each week at 25 cents, $2.500: total $11,660. If all who desire to be honest with themselves and the government will select one of these grades according to their circumstances the amount realized will aid materially in ‘win- ning the war. The government is cau- tioning banks as to loaning money for purposes other than that connected with war work, It is of diregt interest to business men of all branches and the working people to lend at least their savings to the government and avoid the necessity of being obliged to call on banks and other financial institutions tor subscribe largely for bonds, as their funds are necéssary to loan to the indusiial and businesg concerns which are engaged in the filling of war orders. certificate The less a man knows the easier it is to convince him. that he knows it all tiring from that office, said Mr. Rick- | Me- | ho would give | heginning, | _to May 1, 1918 have | gr: plan was only for children, and a great! A THCITY TICKET THE PURTEOUS ] Thrift Thrift Stamps. ANYTHING AWAY WHEN STAMPS. THE GOVERNMENT, AND Lend a hand today and turn into a shambles a watery graves innocent food for sharks, i OF FOUR DOLLAR'S ARE (BURING THE MONTH OF CARD SHCULD BE EXCHA BE PAID ON JANUARY 1st, Campaign TODAYi;Thrift Stamp Day in Norwich. Today the reteil merchants of the city will urge their customers to take part of the change which is due them on purchases in This is one of the things which this organiza- tion is doing, at the request of the Govern- ment, to help win the war. DON'T MAKE ANY MISTAK E—YOU ARE NOT GIVING YOU ARE LOANING YOUR MONEY TO RULES OF THE SAVING GAME YOU WILL GET FOUR PER CENT. FOR YOUR PATRIOTISM. believe in him. Show the frightful Hun that he can never more visit his horrors upon peace-loving people; that he can never again Serbia, an Armenia; that he cannot segregate families, outrage women and butcher infants; that his perfidious nature cannot send to When you shop in this store today buy at least one Thrift Stamp in each department you visit and do likewise in all the other stores your shopping takes you to. THE 25-CENT THRIFT STAMPS ARE HELP YOU SAVE AND EXCHANGE FOR A $5.00 WAR SAVINGS CERTIFICATE STAMP. WHEN SIXTEEN | 25-CENT THRIFT STAMPS, REPRESENTING A TOTAL CARD, AND A CASH PAYMENT OF SIXTEEN CENTS NGED FOR A WAR SAV- INGS CERTIFICATE STAMP FOR WHICH YOU WILL THE PORTEQUS & MITCHELL CO. L e — Stamp You BUY THRIFT IF YOU FOLLOW THE show Uncle Sam you Belgium, a Poland, a women and habes as ISSUED TO AFFIXED TO! A THRIFT MAY) IS MADE, THIS 1923—FIVE DOLLARS. PATRIOTIC PRCGRAM AT NORTH STONINGTON. Parents-Teachers Meeting Held at the West Ashwillett School. The Parents-Teachers association of the West Ashwillett school held its regular monthly meeting on the even- ing of May 4. This is?the fifth and last meeting of the association until the reopening of the school in Septem- ber, at which meeting officers will be chosen for the new year. There was a fine attendance of mem- bers and many visitors, the total at-l tendance being 51. | The following program wds arranged by the teacher, Miss Mary Bailey, and members of the association and was| greatly enjoyed by all present: Song, school, Star Spangled Banner; } itation, America in Arms, Sherwood | The Quest, the | Perry Fred l¢ t Way, Fred Zavattoni, John Foley, Wi Swan; Zavattoni; recitation, dialogue, Clear fred Linderson; song, We Thank Thee; | essay, four-minute speaker, A Liberty:a Bond, Sherwood Swan; recitation, Too | Much for a Whistle, or Benny ang\k- jlin’s Folly, John TFoley; recitatio Herbie Hoover, Wilfred Linderson; ; “| dialogue, In Want of a Place, Sherwood | Swan, Silvey Zavattoni, Fred Zavat- toni; musie, Victrola, Death of Custer; recitation, Once I Saw a Little Bird Roberta Vergason; hist drill, Facts; recitation, Woodman, Spare That Tree, Fred Zavattoni; recitation, My Shad- ow; song, Home, Sweet Home; recita- tion, Sheridan’s Ride, Sherwood Swan; essays, Thrift Stamps, fourth grade; recitation, Incident of a French Camp; recitation, Little Birdie, Perry Swan; recitation, A Quotation, Jeremiah Fo- ley; music, Victrola, Forest Whispers; recitation, A Boy’s Song, Jeremiah Foley; recitation. Jim Bloodso, Mr. Bccleston; play, Who's the Head of the Family? Mrs. Irving Ecclestone, Frank Button, Oliver Young; reading, | Mrs. Irving Ecclestone; duet, song, *Mid the Clover Blooms of Hampshire, Miss Bailey, Irviny Ecclestone. A pay followed the above program entitled Betsey, the Horse, and Betty. The characters were as follows: Mr. Stone, Irving Ecclestone; Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Frank Button; Betty Stone, Mi: Mary Bailey; Mr. Brooks, Oliver Young. A song and marching flag drill, O Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean, completed the enjoyable pro- i short business meeting was held and it was voted to hold a community picnic on the closing day of school. A basket lunch was decided upon. A committee was appointed to take charge of the arrangemnts for the picnic. Light refreshments were served and recitation, The American I-lag,i( an enjoyable social hour spent in the playing of games. NORWICH TOWN Meeting of Home sionary Society —Tennis Court on the Green in Use —Wood Thrash and Orioles Arrive. The clear sweet song of the brown thrasher is now heard on the New London turnpike and in other locali- tie: Cat birds are about in numbers. reshly plowed land and swampy places attracting them. White crown- ed snarrox migrants, were seen last week among leaves for seeds. This wesk the rich motes of Wwood thru: are” heard for the on the Harland road and more orioles are about a ere. These birds use a great string in building their nests of \arn md string thrown Met at Chapel. A dev"tirm'fl me“?mf’ of the First onary So- afternoon ent, Miss arge and read paper concerning Then followed a condi e conquest campaign, t _inaugurated by the Con- Woman’s Home Mission- n The topics of prayer, nce, filuence and money were considered. * Will Sew For Belgians. The Fome Missionary Society, of the Corsregational church meets Frid ith Mrs. John Browning 7 n street to sew for the ater in the af- ternoon tke Church Improvement So- ciety wiii hold a short meeting at the same place. Tennis Court in Use. The tennis court on the Norwich Town green has been put in order for the season, the first game being play- |ed Tuesday afternoon. Miss Alice Larkham of Plain Hill is taking a course in stenography in the ci Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson and son Charles of East Hartford, Mr. and Mrs, George Thompson of Williman- tic, William Bell of West Main street and Mr. and Mys. Reuben Ladd and daughter Dorothy of Central avenus spent a day recently with Mr, and Mrs. Charles Bushnell, of Old Can- terbury turnpike. Found Old Cannonball. Lawrence B. Jerome of Jeroms on the Norwich road, while p'o“lng Saturday afternoon, fo\md an old cannonball of the type commonly called 12 pounders. The ball was per- fectly smooth, An unhealthy body, and the unhap- piness and misery which follow, may be prevented by ordinary judgment and care. Keep your stomach and kidneys in shape and you will have, good health. The kidneys’ work is to throw off the poisonous matters which enter the body. If they perform this work regularly and automatically the other organs will take care of them- selves. Diseased conditions of the bladder or kidneys are indicated by nervous- ness, sleeplessness, that tired, worn- out feeling, dizziness, nausea, back- ache, lumbago, rheumatism, pain in the lower abdomen, many so-called “female troubles,” severe pain and OH! THAT AWFUL BACKACHE IT’S YOUR KIDNEYS diScomfort when urinating, bloody, cloudy and stringy urine, too frequent or suppressed passages. All thesé are nature's signals to warn you of dis- eased kidneys or bladder, which may lead to fatal Bright's disease . Don’t wait until the danger is upon you. Go to your druggist at once. Get a trial box of GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. They are made of the pure, original, imported Haar- lem Oil, the kind your great-grand- father used. About two capsules each day will keep you toned up and feel- ing fine. Money refunded if they da not help you. But remember to 2sk for the imported GOLD MEDAL brand, In sealed packages. .