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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Troop "A" First cavalry are hustling
for recruits as they want a full com
pany at their summer eneampment
The troop will be fully equipped with
rifles within a month and ex
pect TO be fully mounted by spring.
They are drilling hard in order to
make a creditable showing this year
as they get two weeks field work this
summer and a month at FIT. Riley, Kan,
sas, mex October.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Mrs. Chas. Kohn delighted the
teachers and pupils of the high school
his morning by a piano recital. includ'
ing the overture from Faust. selec-
lions from Lohengrin and Wallen'
haupt. The recital was given in con
nection with the vocal work of the
nigh school, conducted by Miss Rod
kpv
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Antonio Delgado of Los Alamos, has
entered into partnership with his
brother Martin. the west side mer-
chant, and moved his family to town
today. to take up his duties In his
new business.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Hose company No. / have pre-emp-
ted st. Patriek's day in the marnin'
for a grand ball. For the information
of Pat McElroy. who may not be
aware what day this viii be. The
Optic will further state that ii falls
on March 18th. this year as usual.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The East Las Vegas school board
held its regular monthly meeting last
night and transacted routine business,
besides discussing legislation and
ways and means for the betterment OF
the public schools. locally and gen
orally.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10
ENTERTAINED THE soLoNs.

Saturday afternoon in Santa Fee,
Miss Blanche Rothgeb of this city de-
lighted the members of the council
by an informal musical program at
the parlors of the Palace hotel. The
afternoon was SO disagreeble and
stormy that many members of the
council asked her to take pity on their
forlorn condition. While the enter
tainment was absolutely informal II
was most highly enjoyed by all SO
fortunate. as to be present. 9
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

S. b. Burton who recently return
ed to Missouri with an invalid wife,
writes acquaintances here hat the
lady had died and that he will prob
ably come back TO Las Vegas to re
side, as soon as business interests
will permit.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Walter l.. Gillian. who studied law
in the office of w. Is. Bunker. and
who was recently admitted to the
New Mexico bar. is now employed IN
Secretary Reynolds Office over in San
Ia Fe auditing legislative bills.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Now IS the time to secure bargains
from our dealers. They are now of
fering great Inducements to purchas-
ers at their annual clearance sales OF
winter goods.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Mrs. J. E. Moore will entertain a
number Of lady friends tomorrow at
ternoon at 2:3O o'clock in the par
lOrs of La Pension. Cards will be
the diversion and a splendid time is
anticipated.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Statements of the condition Of the
two big financial institutions of the
city will be found elsewhere in this
issue. At the rate they are growing,
both banks will soon be crowding
the million dollar mark, and as an in
dex of business doing in Las Vegas
they are very fiattering.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The testimony has all been submit
ed in the contest cases of Jose San
os Esquibel VS.. Frank Chavez, for as
essor and Pablo Jaramillo VS.. A. A.
Sena for probate clerk. The will
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The Las Vegas iron works has
completed the overhanling of the ma
chinery at the Crystal ice plant and
the plant will be started up Mon
day next for the manufacture of the
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

j. r. Downing was made a full
fedged member Of the /. o. O. +. local
lodge last night. He's Just thinking
today
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

In the district court today. Judge
Mills overruled the motion of L.. G.
Fort for a rehearing OF the case of
Wiegand VS.. Moies and Goldammer, in
volving the settlement of an account.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

A telegram received in the city to
day by X. J.. Taupert from w. F. Not
bohm, Mt Oconomowoc. Wis, states
that his brother. Charles. had died
two hours before his arrival there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The Fraternal Brotherhood are
planning an enjoyable entertainment
Friday evening for the friends and
members Of the order. 1t will be an
open meeting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10
:. T. Laidley, j. H. stearn's popular

L. T. Laidley, j. H. Stearn's popular
accountant, has gone to Colorado,
presumably Trinidad, and 1t is quietly
whispered that he will there meet q
Burlington. Iowa, young lady, in the
person of Miss Katherine Heimbek, to
whom he will be married. The couple
will occupy the Brown brick cottage
north of the Baptist church where
they will be at home to their friends,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

A few thicknesses of paper wrapped
around water pipes will prevent their
freezing.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Troop "a" postponed their regular
weekly drill last night on account OF
The Telephone Girl call, but all mem
hers are expected 10 be on hand to-
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10
PROBATE COURT DoINcs.

The probate court has received
and approved the reports of the fol-
lowing persons: Marcos Barela,
guardian Of Juana Maldonado, min
or; o. L. Gregory, guardian Of Geo.
Stein; and Gabriel Lopez, guardian
of Manuel Tafoya, minor. They are
all pensioners of Uncle Sam.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Fresh, pure apple cider, sold at the
place of manufacture. Fine; try it,
Pete Basleer's on Bridge street 75-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Mrs Murrell is quite sick at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Lehman on
Main street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Manuel s. Rael reports to the pro-
bate court that Silo Rodriguez an
adopted son had run away from
home, and asked to be released from
further responsibility over the lad.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

interest in the f. Romero hose ana
fire company's forthcoming masquer-
ade ball is increasing as the date, Feb.
10th. approaches.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Red blood Albumen will make YOU
hens lay, at any time of the year. Fol
sale by o. G. Schaefer. 4S-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Anyone acquainted with gardening
and who desires to undertake it as a
business will do we'll to call at this
ofice for further particulars regarding
a well watered farm that can be had
on good terms.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

NJ. Greenberger is taking stock
preparatory TO striking a balance
and finding out just how the past
years business left him financially.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Pittenger is closing out last years
wall paper and remnants at greatly
reduced prices. 79-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Go, look and see with your own eyes
the swell things in Knox's celebrated
hats. A. E. NettletOn's and Burt &
Packard and other mems fine shoes at
the Lewis Shoe & Clothing Co.'S. 82-3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The Haywood liquor house is max
ing needed internal improvements IN
the way of shelving and cupboards.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The regular monthly meeting Of the
local business mems protective as
ISOLATION was largely attended last
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

F. l.. Oswald pays cash and allows
good prices for second hand goods.
1910 National avenue. Colorado phone
176. 61-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

For painting. paper hanging and
granting call on D. F. Strong 81
Eighth street. U~pholstering and re
pairing furniture q speciality. S1-1w
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The remains OF Mrs. W.. f. Nelson.
who died here Friday. were shipped
today 10 the old home of the deceased
at Minneapolis. Mimi.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Benedetto Aliegretti Co. candies.
None genuine unless box is sealed
with our trade label. Bendetto Allie
gretti CO. Sold by O. G. Schaefer. 37-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Fresh eggs have been so high this
winter that many people have made
up their minds TO have a hen or two
OF their own in the spring.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Jose D. Crespin died at San Pablo
yesterday, aged fifty-eight years.
The burial occurred today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Wrappers and shirtwaists, plain
sewing, children's clothes a specially
at 923 Jackson Ave. 82-1mO*
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Arthur Whittier today transfer
red to 8. L. Fisher, of Mineral Hill,
by quit claim deed, mining property
In the San 0eronimo district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

S. L. Fisher has recorded the Far
60 mining claim in the San Geronim'
district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Gus Lehman has paid the fiddler and
got a license to continue the Badger
bakery for one year.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The Optics special legislative let
ter will be found on an Inside page
| this evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

VIM. Letcher's son, Adolph, is eight
years old today and celebrates the
event by getting out Of bed from a
siege of sickness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

An incipient piece of humanity ap-
peared at the residence of H. E.
Blake Saturday night, claiming ad-
mission to the household. This
makes the third son to perpetuate
The name. \
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock an
eighth day mass win be said v the
remains of the late Tomas G. de Baca
at the West side Catholic church.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The man who attends strictly to his
own business has a good steady job.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Those nobby midget string ties,
bows and latest in four-in-hands, tecks
are daisies just received by the Lewis
Shoe & Clothing Co, S2-3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Go and see Patty about new and
second hand heaters. Lots of bar
gains. 385-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

An u~nexcelled line Of pocket cut
lery, heaters and hardware at F. J.
Behring's. 39-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10
Boys and Youths Pants

One lot of 25c, 35c and 4Oc knee n
pants, odd pants. ........ lJG
Positive 81 grades Boys heavy drab
Corduroy Knee Pants. for -
lads of 4 to Is, in this sale at 43C
75c grades of Boys all wool pants,
3 to 16.-odd pants from suits and
accumulated otherwise blues and
blacks and fancy weaves mum
!. cradle, pick them out this ~
week at. 80. .........,.. HUI
Youths long trousers, stripes, checks
plaids,-Splendid $1.5O quail ~.
tiles :. ............ 80C
| Youths $3.50 and So grades Dress
Trousers, ~ to 33 inseam- q good
assortment OF plain and fancy
weaves, stylish dressy trou- q or
sers.... :. .........r 80. W4sVO
Boys Shirt Waists
and BlOuses
Boys 25c quality Outing Flannel
Shirt Waists-ages 1 to "a.
H-Sale Price,. SOD. lou
CSC Fancy Flannel Shirt Waists
assorted colors- ages 4 to m.
to l4-Sale Price........... 10I
soc F~auntleroy Waists. sailor Q
lar ages 3 to S-Sale M
Prlc0...... $50. $50 .s.... xVV
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

A number of cider mills have been
going around the county this winter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Perry Onion pays cash and GOOD
prices for household goods. Monte
Carlo Hall. Colo. Phone No. 271. 143-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The swell. up-to-date, well fitting
| suits you see worn around town are
made by the Lewis Shoe & Clothing
Co. 82-3t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Manuel C. de Baca has been ap-
pointed administrator of the estate
OF the late Tomas G.. de Baca.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

The ladies' Guild will give a "Mys-
terry bag social at the residence OF
| Mrs. A. H. Whitmore Friday evening.
Everybody invited. 82-4t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

No home in Las Vegas is compete
without a copy of The Optic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Thirty good chickens for sale ceap.
Inquire Of ]. G. Wagner. Ct.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Until Feb. 18th sealed bids will be
received at the Office Of the Crystal
Ice & Cold Storage Co., for the addi-
ton to be made to its plant. Plans.
and specifications can be obtained at
the ONCE. 81-3t
EDWARD w. RICH, Mgr.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

probably come up for hearing before
chief Justice Mills in chambers Satur-
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10
Boys and Girls Hosiery

Boys and Girls 16c quality elastic
Seamless Hose, spliced heel and
toe and full length-all sizes n.
and nov only. .... 49,. ~
Boys and Girls 2Oc quality double
ribbed Bicycle Hose, double heels
and toes-very elastic-sizes ~.
s to 10,-now. llV
Boys and Girls 25c and 35c heavy or
hne ribbed Bike Hose. Tor school
and for dress; triple heels and
knees full reEular-sizes from 5A
to 1Oh-now 3 pairs for 600 a..
Of ! pair for ...ss...... lev
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

We are the exclusive
agents for the famous
Custom Tailor,
"A. GARLAND,
Howell, Mich.
Their Spring Line of
samples is now on Display
i'm our store and it will
pay you to see them be-
fore you buy your spring
suit.
Carmien & Anderson,
Mems Shoes and Furnishings.
6IO Douglas Ave.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10
WEATHER FORECAST.
-
TOWN TALK.

The days are now an hour longer.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

j. NJ. Ireland has completed q
bridge over the Pecos arroyo near his
brick works for his own convenience.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Hon. M. c. de Baca suffers from an
attack of rheumatism which, ieAtses
much suffering in the lower. limbs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Pittenger has a me line of 1903 wall
paper. 79-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

For furniture packing, picture franz
ing, and upholstering, DO to M. Biehl's,
514 Douglas Colorado Phone
219. 65-tf
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10
Boys 85c and 81 Star and Mothers
Friend Shirt Waists-pIain white
and fancy percales, sizes IL, m
IL, IL and IA only, Sale Price f0C
Boys Shirts

The 65c qualities heavy black nj
white Twill Shirts, with double
yoke and shoulders-full re- m.
gular made. and sale price OSV
Boys S5c quality Work Shirts. well
made. fancy striped efects
sale Price......... -. TIC
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1903-02-10

Mothers should take advantage of this Sale
before sizes are broken,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-01-01

LOCAL NOTICES.

matter under this head 10 cents per line.>
Standard Diaries for 1908 at FItzpat-
rick's.
Robert B. Thomas Almanac for 1908
at Fitzpatriek's.
Your magazine subscription has ex-
pired. Renew at Fitzpatrick's, the news
dealer.
Paper Napkins at The Press office 12
cents a hundred.
For the present, store No. 2. Bakers
uptown block, will be occupied by the
auction business. Goods bought and sold
on commission. This will be quite con-
veniepee 10 persons not having goods
enough to call special auction. House
hold goods bought In Stafford, Tolland,
Somers, Union and Wilmington. Auction
sale will take place on Saturday evening,
January Sd, at z O'Clock, when we shall
offer one ash chamber set, woven wire
spring and mattress, dressing case with
beveled edge plate-glass mirror; also
other bedsteads, mattresses, woven wire
springs, quilts, eomfortables, sheets, pill
lows, bedspreads, table cloths, carpets,
rugs, mats, orockery, glass and tlnware,
ten pairs lace curtains. All Of the above
goods are clean and desirable. Store will
be open afternoons.
+. WAYLAND Passion, Auetioneer.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-01-01

The children of the Tolland county home
at Vernon Center had notable Christ
mas celebration this year. Superintend.
ent Talbot had the building nicely decor
ated inside and outside, and a large
Christmas tree was loaded with gifts.
The 43 inmates of the home were allowed
to invite in their school and village
friends to enjoy the festivities with them.
The children gave an entertainment and
had a merry gathering. Many of the
committees in the various towns sent
gifts, and the Union and the Methodist
churches of Rockville sent presents.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-01-01

II. A. Bosworth has been on the sick
list few days.
s. B. Amadon shipped ten new Stafford
looms this week.
Mass will be celebrated at st. Joseph's
chapel at 8 a. m. Sunday.
Mrs. M. FL West spent Tuesday with
her mother In Wales, Mass.
Mrs. John Booth has been spending a
few days with her daughter, Mrs. George
Webster, at Stafford Springs.
A Christmas tree and entertainment
was held In the M. E. church last week
Wednesday evening. A sum of money
was presented Rev. and Mrs. F. w. Gray
from their friends and parishioners.
A special business meeting of the Con-
gregational church and society was held
In the vestry last week Wednesday even
ing for the purpose of taking action upon
the resignation of Rev. II. T. Barnard,
which was handed In about three weeks
ago. Unusual interest was manifested,
far larger number being present than is
customary at such meetings. Frank A.
Brown was voted a member of the socie-
ty. 1t was the unanimous vote of those
present that the pastor be requested to
withdraw his resignation, and the clerk
was instructed to prepare written invi-
tation to that effect to be sent to him.
Mr.. Barnard has the matter under con-
sideration, and it Is earnestly hoped by
the friends of the church throughout the
community that he will decide to continue
his relations with the Staffordville church.
West Stafford.
q. M. Barlow has been the guest of his
uncle In Clinton, Mass, for few days.
The inmates of the town farm were very
kindly and generously remembered by
sympathizing friends of West Stafford and
Springs on Christmas day.
The young people gathered at the
church vestry to watch the old year out
Wednesday night. Numerous games were
played for amusement and general good
time was enjoyed by all.
Miss Theresa M, daughter of Albert
H. Firmin, formerly of West Stafford,
was married at New London last week
Wednesday to James L., son of the late
Rev. Latham Fitch.
The centre school closed a fifteen
weeks term on Dec. %. In the primary
department Eva Demers, Leslie FL. Low
EFT and Fred Ramsey were perfect in at
tendance. The winter term opens next
Tuesday.
The following officers were elected for
the Sunday school last Sunday: Super
intendent, H. G. Barlow; assistant su-
perintendent, S. H. Broadway; organist,
Miss Maybelle Buck; treasurer, Miss
Josephine Newell. The former teachers
were chosen for the ensuing year.
The Christmas services at the church
last Sunday were pleasing as we'll as i'm
pressive. Special mention ought to be
made of the singing. 1t was generous in
quantity and excellent in quality, and
where all did so we'll 1t would seem USE
less to specify. But special mention
ought to be made of the solo, Salvation
Comes To-day" by Miss Alice Graves,
which was sung with great purity of tone
and beauty of oxnrossiOn.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-01-01
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree
to refund the money on 50-cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee % cent bottle to prove
satisfactory, or money refunded.
W. d. HEALD, stafford Springs.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1903-01-01
Nj DOSE Meadow.

Moose Meadow.
Remember the social at Mrs. Z. A.
Bates this Thursday evening. Supper
will be served from Z to 3. If stormy
Friday evening.
Christmas exercises at the M. E. church
were we'll attended. The effort put
fourth to trim the church Ia tasty man.
ner was successful. Music, reading, reci
tations and a few appropriate remarks by
the pastor were in order. The tree bore
many Christmas tokens for both young
and old. The evening was passed pleas.
antly.
The Christmas tree and entertainment
which was held at Roaring Brook school
house last Friday evening, was largely at.
tended and very enjoyable affair. AS
Master Edwin Hewett was singing "Old
Santa Claus Is Coming" he made his ap.
pearance with basket and bundles to the
delight of all the children present. A
short but interesting program was car
ried out as follows: Welcome Christian
friends, by Daniel Bates reading Hang
up the children's STOCKINGS" by Miss
Emma Lohse; singing, Merry Christ
mas" by Miss lynda and Daniel Ba'es
recitation, "Tbe fir tree" by Miss Katie
Lyon; recitation, MY dolly" by Haze
Lohse; recitation, '"Santa Claus" by
Miss Hazel Ruby; recitation, "Christ.
mas" by Harry Bates; reading, Happy
Christmas" by E3tella Bartlett. Special
mention should be made of little Hazel
Lohse, who spoke with her dollies In q
very creditable manner. After the enter
tainment refreshments were served con.
sisting of coff@e, cake, pop corn bale
apples, candy and oranges.
East wilmington.
A son was born Tuesday morning to Mr.
and Mrs. W. F. Squires.
Miss Carrie Horky from normal schoo
was home over Christmas.
F L. w. Chism from Monson visited his
brother, F. E. Chism, last week.
Misses. Abbie and Julia Chism from
Willimantic spent Christmas with Mr.
and Mrs. F. E. Chism.
About 70 attended the Christmas tree
and concert Christmas eve. Among the
many presents we're one dozen bibles pre-
sented to the Sunday school by G. s
Downs of New York. Il
DaleVille.
VIM. McVeigh has had his house newly
shingled.
Miss Maud Potter of South Wilmington
spent Sunday with the Misses McVeigh.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Marsh have arrived
home after spending Christmas with rela
tives In Massachusetts,.