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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Christmas at Backus HospitaI.

Christmas found the hospital well provided for in good cheer and kindly remembrances. The wards, rooms and halls were nicely decorated with Christmas greens and bells. Each of the patients received a Christmas present from the ladies' visiting com mittee and the employees from the ex- ecutive board; the nurses were kind ly remembered by Mrs. H. H. Osgood. Mrs. J. c. Averill and Mrs. Reid. while others generously contributed good things toward the enjoyment of all connected with the hospital.
 The following is the list of contrib tutors: Mrs. c. L.. Hubbard. box or anges. box apples: Mrs. J. c. AveriIl. basket fruit for nurses; Mrs. Adam Reid. basket fruit for nurses: Mrs. H. H. Osgood. grab bag for nurses: Mrs. Archibald Mitchell. wine jelly: Miss Emeline Norton, box oranges; Mrs. John Eccles. box oranges; Miss Rose Trumbull. basket fruit: Miss Mary F. Huntington. ice cream; Miss Porteous, English plum pudding; Rev. Father Amb0t. flowers; Miss Kate Mckenzie. gifts to nurses Miss Alice Fittz. gifts to nurses: ladies' visiting committee. Christmas greens. presents to patients: executive board. Christ mas remembrances to employees.
 The Christmas entertainment will be given by the Catholic churches of the city on New Years day at three o'clock and will be public.
 The Christmas dinner included the following: Tomato soup, roast native turkey. cranberry sauce. celery. boiled potatoes. mashed turnips. boiled on- ions, English plum pudding. mince pie. ice cream. coffee chocolate toasted crackers. cheese. fruit
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ern Connecticut and Washington coun- ty, R. l., and throughout the entire section he numbers his friends by the hundred.
 Mrs. Holmes, whose maiden name was Ellen Bonney Pike, was born in Waterford, Vt, January 30. 1885. the daughter of Miner and Eleanor Savage Pike. Three children were born to them, of whom only two are living Mrs. Edwin A. Fish of New London and Albert c. Holmes of Worcester. Their older daughter, Elizabeth, wife of Dwight S. Tweedy, died several years ago. There are four grandchil- dren-NIrs. Archibald P. MacDougall of this city, Miss Florence F. Fish, Har- old H. Fish of New London and Stan ley A. Holmes of Worcester. and one great -grandchild, John MacDougall of Norwich.
 MT. Holmes is a member and past noble grand of Uncas lodge, No. Il. I. o. O. F.. past chief patriarch of Pal myra encampment No. 3. I. O. O. F.: member of Hope Rebekah lodge, No. commander of Wauregap lodge, No. 6, K of P. Mrs Holmes is member of Hope Rebekah lodge, and also of the Broadway Congregational church, where MT. Holmes also attends.
 The occasion was a particularly hap py one, despite the storm. and during the afternoon refreshments were serv- ed. Many happy returns of the day was the one popular wish of the guests for the host and hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 FRANK HOLLOWAY.
Dropped Dead at South Coventry Car Barn-old Railroad Man and Motor man.

Frank Holloway, for over a dozen years a motorman for the Connecticut company. and one of the best known in the service. dropped dead early Sun day morning at the trolley company's car barn on the South Coventry line. The sad news of his sudden death reached this city by telephone later in the morning.
 MT. Holloway had been on runs about Norwich since he entered the employ of the trolley road in July, 1897, but after the South Coventry line was opened. last August he decided to take the day run offered him there. and for several months he has been motor man on the new road. He made his home in Willimantic, his room being about fifteen minutes walk from the barn.
 The snowplow had been out on the South Coventry line since l o'clock Sunday morning, and when the crew got back to the car barn they found trance to the barn. Heart failure was given as the cause of death.
 MT. Holloway was about B years of age and was born in Plainfield, Tn which place he leaves a father and sis ter. He was unmarried. For years he was a steam road fireman and engi- neer. working on several roads. at one time being in New York state and at another running between Providence and Willimantic He was one of the most popular as well as one of the most reliable men in the employ Of the trolley company. He was a man Of the best of habits. large of heart and up- right of character
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health and entertained with the bright and active spirit of couple much younger in years of married life. They received a number of presents, includ- ing a good sized sum in gold and a substantial check from J. c. Perkins
 At noon there was family dinner at which four generations were pres ent, Mir. and Mrs. Holmes, their daugh- ter and son, Mrs. Fish and A. c. Holmes; granddaughter, Mrs. Archi- bald MacDougall. and great grandson. John MacDougall, making the four generations.
 Mir. and Mrs. Holmes were married December 26, 1859, in this city, the cer- emony being performed in the parlor of the WauEegan house, Rev. Dr. Alvin Bond, pastor of the Second Congrega- tional church, performing the cere- mony. None of those present are now living. but the number included Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Norris, Mir and Mrs. Augustus Brewster, MT. and Mrs. Jere- miah Halsey, Mir. and Mrs. Wolcott Huntington, MT. and Mrs. Calvin Childs. George Norris and many other guests of the hotel at the time.
 MT Holmes was born in Norwich, N. Y. May 6, 1887. the son of Albert Holmes of North Stonington and Eu- nice Barnes Holmes, a native of Pres ton. and who was a sister of Avery Barnes. who passed his tooth birthday last spring. They went to Norwich, N. Y., where Mir. Homes engaged in farm ing. but they returned to Norwich, Conn, when Thomas A. Holmes was
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
ATTORNEY THAYER AFTER
 MEN HIGHER UP.
Startling Developments Promised by Counsel for Defendant in Suit Against P. E. Hendrick.

Some startling developments are promised by Attorney Charles F. Thayer of Norwich, who appeared be- fore Judge Milton A. Shumway in the superior court as counsel for Phil ip E. Hendrick of Norwich, who claims that an attempt was made to swindle him out of property valued at $20.000, says Saturdays Waterbury Republi- can.
 When the case came up at the short calendar session of the court, MT. ,Thayer appeared as counsel for MT. ,Hendrick in support of plea in abatement and Attorney T. F. Rogers was called to the stand by MT. Thay- CT. The local attorney was subject ed to a long and grueling examination by MT. Thayer He was asked to sup ,ply many papers and promised to pro- duce them in court when the case is called next Wednesday, He succeed ed in getting the admission from Mir. Rogers on the witness stand that he and Judge R. A. Lowe had a contract to buy judgment against Mir. Hen dricb before that judgment was rem dered Several important papers in reference to that point were intro- duced and admitted by Judge Shum- way, exceptions being made by John O'Neill, counsel for MT. Rogers.
 It is contended in the complaint that MT. Hendrick bought a piece of property in Brooklyn. N. Y. from Samuel Lipschitz and while he was negotiating with a title and guaran- tee company to take up the mortgage Attorneys Lowe and Rogers and Sam uel Lipschitz entered the case and be- gan to manipulate affairs
 Mir Hendrick told of his visit to Waterbury where he was taken to the office of Judge Lowe and MT. Hem drick said Judge Lowe told him that if it wasn't for his wife and family he would put him in prison. He told of the effort made by the lawyers to get his property away from him and he also stated that Attorney Rogers used unprintable language in talking to him. He would not repeat the lan- .guage but wrote it on piece of paper which was submitted to Judge Shum- way.
 Mir Hendrick said that Attorney Rogers visited in Norwich last August and brought two legal actions against him. He said he had plenty of prop erty but the complaint called for the taking of his body.
 Attorney Thayer promises to go aft CT linen higher up" and intimates that "a certain so-called investment com pany' will figure in the case. The hearing will be resumed next Wednes- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
School Boys Athletic Meet.

Following up the plan which has been carried out of entertaining the boys of all the grammar schools at the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium in the past weeks. Secretary w. A. Morse and Physical Director Leasing Bandlow are to carry out an athletic meet this week. in which the boys of the schools will be contestants. There are to be standing broad jumps, running broad jumps, 20 yard dash. and potato race Monday is the Taftville vs. Greene vile day. Tuesday West Chelsea meets Broadway. Wednesday the contests will be between the Falls. Broad street. Norwich Town and Bean Hill On Thursday all the winning teams come together for the championship.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
RAILROAD VICTIM WAS
 JEWETT CITY MAN.
Ring and Key Identified by Brother in-Law of Fellow Known as Peek"

On Saturday evening Captain Lin ton received word from Jewett City to the effect that it was believed that the man who was killed by the south bound freight at the gas house cross ing Thursday night was a Polish res- ident of that borough. Constable De- fancy had been here in the afternoon and secured the ring and key and samples of the clothing, which he took back with him. A supposed brother in-law of the dead man identified the key as one which he had fixed for his brother-in-laW to get into his house with and he also identified the cloth ing and ring as belonging to his brother in-law, whose name is John or Andrew Koski, but who is known by the nickname of Peck. The mans wife is in the old country. and it is known that he was in the city on Thursday. having been seen in Frank lin souare. It is expected the brother in-law will come here today to make sure if he can that it is his brother in-law.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
CAN PARADE COMMANDS
 AT MEMBERS FUNERALS.
Figures of Merit of the Organizations
 of the State Militia.

The figures of merit of the organ izations of the Connecticut National Guard for the month of November. based on the drill reports or the month are as follows: Hospital corps 93.92. Signal corps 9S.S9 Cavalry s6SS. Field Artilley S2.56, Coast Artillery 75.66. First Infantry 93.5O. Second Infantry s5.1S. Separate company 94s9, Naval militia S1.43.
 For the Coast Artillery the figures are. by companies: First 1890. Second 1911, Third 69.43. Fourth S334, Fifth 86.76, Sixth S1S5, Eighth 1881. Tenth 70.S1. Eleventh 19.41. Twelfth 7g.43. Thirteenth S2.s5, Fourteenth 9153 The Seventh company has been consolidat- CT withe the Sixth.
 Permission is granted company and division commanders. Connecticut No- tional Guard, to parade their com nands, or firing party. Or both at the funerals of deceased members of their commands.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
CHRISTMAS SERVICE
 OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Past Commanders Jewel Presented to Charles B. Chapman-Toasts to Most Eminent Grand Commander and Others.

As the hour of twelve was striking Christmas noon the annual Christmas day service of Columbian comman- dery, No. 4. K. T., in common with all communicates in the world, was held, Eminent Commander Charles Billings Chapman presiding. There was an attendance of 140 with eight to ten other communicates represented.
 There was a toast to the Most Fmi- nent Grand Commander H. w. Rugg while his response was read. Other toasts were given to members of the grand encampment belonging to Co., lumbian commandery, as follows: Past Grand Commander Costello Lippitt, Past Grand Commander A. s. Com stock, Grand Captain General Charles l.. Hubbard. Grand Commander Wood ford the oldest past commander of Columbian commandery. Jacob B. Mer- shon, and to the absent and departed knights.
 Eminent Commander Chapman was presented with a past commanders s jewel by Past Grand Commander Cos tello Lippitt, which was pleasingly responded to.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
GERMAN LODGES CELEBRATE.
Jolly Time Held in Germania Hall
 Christmas Tree and Presents.

Tn the good old style of the Vater- land Germania and Immergruen lodges, O. D. H. S.. celebrated the Christmas season Sunday evening in Germania hall, all the members with their fam provided for both adults and children. Lunch was served by tte women of Immergruen lodge. whose committee was Mrs. Fred Roessler. Mrs. Philip Wilhelmi and Mrs. Frank Zahn.
 The Taftville Maennerchor was present and entertained with five well rendered selections There were pres nts for everybody from the handsome tree and the many surprises produced made a merry time as the gifts were distributed The Germania lodge com mittee included Philip Wilhelmi, Carl Bredlaw and Herman Jackel
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
At Broadway Dancing Academy.

Christmas dance records were brok- en Saturday afternoon and evening in the Broadway dancing academy when a big crowd was present from 2 to 6, and in the evening the floor would not hold all who wanted to dance. There were pretty decorations. consisting of a double canopy Of streamers hanging from the ceiling @ Christmas bell in the center. and the stage banked with evergreen trees. Four $2.50 gold pieces were awarded during the day. the lucky ones being James Leonard, MT. Quinn and two young ladies. Music was by the Norwich concert orches- tra
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS AGO
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Holmes Celebrated heir Golden Wedding with Family Gatherins-Many Callers and Congratulatons-Gifts of Gold and Checks.

With their family gathered about them at their pleasant home, No. 214 Franklin street. Sunday, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Avery Holmes celebrated the 5Oth anniversary of their marriage in a quiet manner, because of the day. No invitations had been issued. but friends and acquaintances had been informed of the coming observance, and there were about fifty who called during the afternoon from 4 to 10 to congratulate MT. and Mrs. Holmes and extend their best wishes for many more delightful anniversaries. MT. and Mrs. Holmes received their many callers with their usual cordial and hospitable manner. They are both enjoying excellent
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

about 8 years old, and since that time he has always lived here, where he is one of Norwichs best known citizens, and held in high esteem. He received his schooling here. and when a young man was in the hack and livery busi- ness, and was liberally patronized by many of the prominent families of the city. He afterwards served for six years on the police force. under Cap tain Whaley, but for the last 26 years has been employed as travelling sales man for the candy firm of J. c. Per kins. He started in with a two horse team going through the country for many miles in this vicinity, but five years ago he abandoned that for the railroads and electrics. He covers east
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Enaasemen, Announesd.

MT and Mrs. Orrin Johnson and Mir and Mrs. A. Everett Chandler announce the engagement of their niece, Miss Lillian Chandler, to Charles J. East man of Hartford. Mrs. Chandler gave an informal lunch in honor of Miss Chandler and Mir. Eastman at her home Sunday afternoon. The wedding takes place some time in June, but no date has been set yet
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
OBITUARY.
Charles Hein.

At 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon the death of Charles Hein occurred at his home in Beech street after an illness of some time with tubercular trouble. He was born in Germany Jan. 30, 1869, but has lived in this country num- Der of years. He was d plumber by trade and was employed by Thomas Burns. being a faithful and skilful workman.
 He is survived by his wife and a stepson, who have the sympathy of the community in their loss.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
HOLY NIGHT OBSERVED
 AT GERMAN CHURCH.
Sunday School Festival with Gifts to
 the Church.

Holy night was observed Saturday evening at the German Lutheran church. with the usual festival for the Sunday school. with the choir as- sisting in the programme with a num- ber of finely rendered selections. There was a large attendance and a finely decorated Christmas tree. The open ing address was by Frieda Burger and among those taking part in reel tations were Ella Krause, Lizzie Za- browsky. Tillie Seidel. Lydia Oberow- sky, Annie Thiel, Emma Wiedewald, Rose Bradlaw, Ida Bolz. Ella Jatkow- ski. Henrietta Bradlaw and Maggie Thiel. A recitation, The Child of Bethlehem. was nicely given by the small children of Miss Paula Baucks' class.
 All the children and teachers re- ceived presents and candy, and the Young Peoples society gave the church $100 There was also a gift of money from the Sunday school to the church.
 Sunday morning, because of the small congregation on account of the snow storm. the pastor. Rev. Theodor Bauck, conducted only a short service of song and prayer with a short Christmas address instead of the ser mNn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
VARIOUS MATTERS

VARIOUS MATTERS Sand your walks! Santa Claus got away just ahead of the storm. ].
 Neosha club whist tonight at For esters' hall.-adv.
 Sunday was the feast of St. Ste phen, the protomartyr. There will be a rush today for the post Christmas bargains.
 As usual, the hotels served fine Christmas dinner to guests and family parties.
 The weatherwise say storm on the full of the moon always lasts at least AS hours.
 Today in the ecclesiastical calendar, is devoted to St. John, apostle and evangelist.
 Horace Johnson's prediction of a Christmas disturbance" was cer- tainly fulfilled.
 Many ornamental fir trees in pri- vate grounds were broken down by the weight of the snow.
 Visitors who came wishing for an old-fashioned New EC<Snd Christmas had their desire grZtifed.
 December 18th was the anniversary of the Methodist Episcopal church in America which, on December 25, 17S4. was organized at Baltimore.
 The funeral of Annie c. Reynolds, 63, of Ledyard, who died in Provi- dence on Thursday. is to be held in Providence this (Monday) afternoon.
 A picturesque sight Sunday evening was the Central Baptist church, com pletely powdered with snow, while the lights shone through the beautiful stained glass windows at the evening service.
 Fridays Waterbury Democrat said: James E. Grafton, instructor of Greek and mathematics at the high school, was presented a travelling bag by the pupils Of his room yesterday at the close of school.
 On account of Sundays storm, Rev. Hugh Treanor, recor of St. Patrick's, had a low mass celebrated at 1O30 by Rev. F. L. FitzPatrick. At the offer tory Roderick F. Sullivan and the male obcr,1s conc AdaSta T-fdaJac
 Merchants are commenting on the fact that so much old and often dirty money has come to them during the rush of the holiday trade, indicating that it had been through many hands and hoarded at least for Christmas buying. However, 1t was not refused on that account!
 Connecticut's crops during the sea- son were valued as follows: Tobac- co $S,46S,OOO; Irish potatoes $S.5S6,OOO; corn s1,S45,OOO; rye $16s,OOO; oats $16S,O00; buclwheat $5s,0 It is es- timated that Connecticut corn aver aged fl bushels per acre, the highest yield reported for any state in the union.
 Ordered from Paris by an artist friend, Mrs. William Camp Lanman received a Christmas gift rare in Am erica, although quite the vogue in France-a silver plate to be placed on her automobile. The design in bas- relief is St. Christopher bearing the Infant Saviour. with the legend in French, "St. Christopher. protector of travellers" The elegant plate will soon be placed on Mrs. Lanmans limousine.
 Deacon J. c. Leffingwe1l and wife of Lefingwell entertained their children, grandchildren and friends on Christi mas day at the annual dinner. Twen- ty-one sat at the table. Among those present were Mrs. Hannah Kingsley and Mrs. Grace Peckham of Franklin. After dinner presents from a heavily loaded tree were distributed to all. The evening passed pleasantly with songs and stories, the hospitality of host and hostess being greatly appre- ciated.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Lono Society Sunday School.

There was a pleasing entertainment for the Long Society Sunday school, at which a- well arranged programme was given with candy and fruit Tor each pupil. There were gifts for the pupils from tho teachers and q social hour followed the entertainment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Academx orehestra PIayed.

On Christmas afternoon and evening there was a dance in RiouX hall. Jew cit City. by the Academy orchestra of Norwich. The dance was well patron ized, both afternoon and evening. In the evening there was one of the larg- est crowds ever assembled in the hall. The audience was well pleased with the music and many encores were giv- en.
 (Additiona. Local on page six.)
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
HIST DIVIDEND.

office of The Norwich Savings Society.
 Norwich, Conn.,. Dec. Il. 1909 The Directors of this Society have declared out of the earnings of the cur rent six months a semi-annual dfvi- dend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT per annum. payable to depositors enti- tied thereto, on and after Jan 18th 1910.
 COSTELLO LIPPITT dec17daw Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Mrs. Garfield Robertson visited re- gently with friends in Stonington.
 Frank Sargent spent Friday with friends on College street, Middletown.
 Charles N. Jaames of the Yale Law school has been visiting at his home on Main street.
 Miss Dorothy Robertson is home in Tracy, Conn, from Norwich for the Christmas vacation.
 George F. Yeomans has left Lords Point to visit friends in Norwich and and Central Village.
 Physical Director Leasing Bandlow of the Y. M. c. A. was Christmas visitor in Springfield.
 Robert G. Pike IT,, has returned to Middletown from a two weeks busi- ness trip in Norwich.
 William Birge of Black Hall is spending the Christmas vacation at his home on Huntington place.
 c. W. Kenerson of Huntington place spent Christmas with his daughter, Mrs. Richard Burke, in Meriden.
 Mrs. W. s. Allen and Miss Maude Allen spent Christmas with Mrs. AL lens sister at Chicopee Falls, Mass.
 Miss Eleanor Newell of the Acad- emy faculty is spending the Christ mas recess at her home in Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. Aaron W. Wilson and son of Webster, Mass, are visiting Mir. Wilson's parents at 73 Elizabeth street.
 Mir. and Mrs. William H. McChesney and children of Hartford were holi- day guests of Mir and Mrs. Charles sMcChesney of School street.
 Fridays Stonington Mirror said: Mrs. B. F. Tracy and son, Frank R. Tracy will be Christmas guests of Mrs. J. Austin Gager in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Myott of Yer mont have returned to their home aft CT visiting two weeks with Mrs. My ott's grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Geer of Geer avenue.
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Stationery

The balance of Holiday Stat ionery, Fancy Boxes, at half price.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Mir. and Mrs. Charles r. Chapman of New York city have been spending Christmas with Mrs. Chapman's par ents, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Armstrong.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
THE ANNUAL MEETING

of the Mutual Assurance Company of the City of Norwich will be held at the Norwich Savings Society, Monday Jan. 10th. at 10 a. m. NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERs. Policies will be renewed at the Nor wich Savings Society on presentation.
 c. R. BUTTS
 dec2zoaw Treasurer.
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P. J. Sullivan of Torrington was a visitor here over Christmas.
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Thompson.-The Congregational Sun day schol had a Christmas concert on Saturday evening in the vestry.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Mrs. Garfield Robertson visited re- gently with friends in Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Miss Marjorie Browning of Smith college and Carleton Browning of Co., lumbia are spending the holidays at their home, on Lincoln avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

M. J. Corkery of Brooklyn, N. r., spent Christmas in Norwich.
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Broke Her Hip. Mrs. Surry of 165 North Main street fell Saturday and broke her hip. She was attended by Dr. J. J. Donohue.
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Miss Eleanor Porter Rudd of the New York public library returns to New York today (Monday) after spending the holidays at her home on Washington.