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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
MESSRS. DAWLEY SHOW
 THEIR APPRECIATION
Send chek of $50 to Chief Stanton and Gave Money to State Hospital Em- pIoyes Who Did Volunteer Duty.

In recognition of the very efficient work rendered by Chief Stanton and the men of the Norwich fire depart ment when they went to the fire at H. F. & A. J. Dawley's lumber mill at Fort Point, the firm sent Chief Stanton a check on Saturday for $50, Which will be added to the firemen's fund, as is usual with such gifts.
 This gift is in addition to the pay ment by the company of all the ex- penses for auto hire, extra men, etc, in connection with the fire.
 A liberal amount of money was loft at the State hospital on Saturday by H. F. & A. J. Oakley to be distributed among such employees of the hospital as assisted voluntarily at the fire in their lumber yard at Fort Point on Tuesday night. The employees were very much surprised to receive it and feel grateful to H. F. & A. J. Dawley and should in the future a like emer- gency arise they stand ready to again assist as best they can. voluntarily and without thought of compensation.
 A separate sum was donated by H. F. & A. J. Dawley to be used in the purchase of books for the patients library at the hospital and the same was gratefully received.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
sheIterino Arms Service.

At the Sheltering Arms on Sunday afternoon the service was in charge of Rev. F. Johns Bohanan of St. An- drew's Episcopal church. Rev. MT. Bo- hanan took for his subject John in Prison. John shut up in prison was still doing his life work He was now sending the last few of his disciples to the Christ. Christ sent back word to John that the blind receive sight, the dead are raised, the poor have the gosv pei. Work, not words, are the greatest testimony to Christ's work in the world. Assisting in the service were these members of St. Andrews choir: Miss Gertrude Kendall, Miss Emma Baker, Miss Louise Miner, Miss Annie Stevenson and Miss Elizabeth Smith, Charles Erwin, William Andrews and Albert Andrews. The hymns sung were: Thou Art the Way Rock of Ages. and Saviour Again to Thy Dear Name. Miss Selina Fitzpatrick was pianist
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
DR. VESTS FAREWELL SERVICE
Touching Words in His Addresses Sunday Morning and Evening-His Worth and Esteem in this Community Shown in the Addresses by Other Pastors at Second Congregational Church Twenty-Five New Members Taken Into Church.

apt to take Christianity too lightly. and pleading for more devotion to Jesus Christ.
 Rev. p. c. Wright.
 Following a beautiful rendition of If Were Voice by Mrs. Charles Ty- Ter Bard. by request of Dr. West, Rev. P. c. Wright, who suggested the ser vice, spoke upon fellowship, saying it is the lesson that the Christian church of this century must learn. Each de- nomination is all right, but there is something bigger. The time of denom- national feeling is long past When the love of God gets hold of the human heart there will be fellowship. You can't keep them apart
 The world needs common purpose and this has brought the churches of Norwich into a fellowship never had before and that pastor who has most forgotten his church has exalted his church and denomination most. The best of the evangelistic campaign is now and coming. We are better fit to prosecute the cause of Christianity be- cause we can put our shoulders to- gether and go out and say, You need Jesus Christ, with a united front for the cause of Christ. We have talked and conferred together in this great work.
 NOC NlIn the funeral Sp1r1C do Did him Godspeed. I am glad of it. It is the best thing he ever did, and going to that young west which is to be the power of the country, with his sweet prophetic message. his soul will live in large spheres and while we sorrow and will miss him we ought not to be selfish but think of the kingdom of God. To pr. West he said, You go with our love and our prayers and may you perform the duties of the Christian ministry in the large spirit of Jesus Christ.
 In conclusion, Dr. West said he wished he could measure up to these testimonials and while at times he had felt himself swayed by the expressions of love, yet he felt he was doing the right thing by going: He told of his fathers desire for the west and going step by step from the Berkshires to New York, Ohio, Wisconsin and Iowa. There is something out there that calls me; I fear 1t all the time, said Dr. West: the voice of the new land, that endless opportunity to help lay the foundation of the church of God. He words and thanked the church for such love, fellowship and the willingness to allow him to go, despite their love.
 Following the singing of a hymn, he shook hands with all the large con gregation as they left. He leaves this morning for Cambridge, where he joins his wife and daughter for their west ern trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
TAFTVILLE FIVE LOST
Roughhouse Game at stonington Sat
 urday Night.

Rouqhhouse Game at Stonlngton Sat urday Night.
 The Taftville basketball five was de- feated for the first time of the season at Stonington. Saturday night. by the score of B to 5, in a game that was fast and lively, but marred by rough housing and unfair decisions for the home team by the referee.
 The match was played under anna teur rules, and as the visiting players have used only the professional, they were handicapped considerably at the outset, as when they tried dribbling, which is permissible under profession al but not under amateur rules. fouls were called on them. The court was also much smaller than that to which they had been accustomed.
 They were rather roughly handled by the Stonington men. the players said when they returned to TaftVille Sun day morning, Captain Vic Fontaine with a black eye leading the bunch. They have set their opponents down as a fast team, however, and when Stonington= comes here Tuesday even ing and plays in Parish hall with pro- fessional rulings, Manager Benoit's men are planning to show the visitors what they can do. The lineups and sum- mary:
 Taftville-Desjardins If. Caron If. Ensling C. J. Fontaine rg and c, E. Fon- taine lg. " Fontaine rg.
 Stonington-Graham 1t, Staplin If, Shackley c, Reed lg. Gilmore rg.
 Field goals, Staplin ,. Shackley ,, Reed, Graham 2. Caron, J. Fontaine. k. Fontaine; free tries, Shackley 7; fouls. on Taftville 10. on Stonington f: time. 20 minute halves; referee. William Ed gar; score and timekeepers, J. B. Be- noit and G. w. Haley.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
ANNUAL ELECTIONS.
Knights of Columbus.

Ponemah council, Knights of Colum- bus. met for it's annual election of off, ficers in Parish hall Sunday noon. and the following were chosen: Grand knight, Daniel McSheffery; deputy grand knight, John Donovan; record ing secretary, Bryan Hanlon; financial secretary, J. J. Donovan; treasurer. M. M. Curran; chancellor, Bryan Hanlon; chaplain, Rev. Arthur O'Keefe: advo- cate. Nazier Lafieur; warden. Hormis- das Gladue: inside guard, Louis Para dis; outside guard, Thomas Lambert; trustee for three years, H. A. Paquette; physician, Dr. L. I. Pratte.
 The reports show the council to be prospering in membership and finances, over $500 having been paid out in sick benefits during the year.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
SUDDEN DEATH OF
 MRS. H. A. BALLoU.
Passed Away Sunday Morning from Heart Disease After Hours Illness.

Mrs. Ellen NJ. Ballou, widow of Hor- ace A. Ballou, passed away suddenly Sunday morning shortly after seven o'clock at her home in North Ston- ington, near Cooktown, between Pres ton City and Preston Plains.
 Mrs. Ballou had been in her usual good health, but had slight cold when she arose from bed Sunday morning. Heart trouble caused her death in less than an hours illness She had been a. sufferer from heart and kidney trouble before, but her un- expected end came as shock.
 Mrs. Ballou was a former resident of Norwich living in Greeneville for ten years or more. She moved to North Stonington three years ago. She was a member of the Third Baptist church of Greeneville and her Chris tian character and lovable manner gained her many friends.
 She is survived by eight children: four sons. George D. BalIoH of Nor wich Frank b. Charles A. and Fred c. Ballou of Preston, Miss Hattie J. Ballou of Norwich, Mrs, Harvey |. Gore of Norwich Town Mrs. Alice Wallace of Worcester, and Mrs. Ruth Whitford of Westerly. R. I. There are five grandchildren, Daniel and Charles Gore of Norwich Town, and three m Westerly. One sister. Mrs. William Esten of Glendale, R. L. and one broth or. Smith Taft, survive She married
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Opening of Forty Hours Devotion Rev. c. H. Rieketts Preaehes-Ex Foreman Receives Wateh-Notes.

Rev. c. H. Ricketts spoke on Faith fitness the Crown of Life at the Congregational church Sunday morn ing, and his text was Rev. ?, 10. He said:
 To receive the crown the one great thing we must do is to be faithful. This means life of strenuous activity. We must do Gods work if we expect to have Gods reward. Faith is another stepping stone to mans crown. The one thing this world needs more than all else is greater faith. A sublime faith in Gods scheme of world ruler ship, a larger faith in ourselves and in the divinity of our mission, larger faith in the brotherhood of man and what 1t is to accomplish in the re- demption of the world.
 Be thou faithful unto death. We are not here on a limited holiday excur- sion. It is a life job and the longer 1t lasts and the more we put into it com- mensurate will be the crown. The ma- 1ority of Christians labor because they have a mission to fulfill and their re- ward will come when they shall see their Lord face to face.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Forty Hours Devotion.

The forty hours devotion was open ed in St. Mary's church on Sunday morning at the the 1030 o'clock mass. which was celebrated by Rev. William A. Keefe. Father Keefe also delivered the sermon on the Beautiful Devotion of the Forty Hours. At the 7.3O o'clock mass several hundred of the congre- gation, including the members of the Young Ladies' sodality, Immaculate Conception and the Maidens of the Sacred Heart received holy communion. The altar has been attractively deco rated with palms. flowers, ferns and lighted tapers. Numbers visited the church on Sunday afternoon and even ing. Rev. J. J. Smith and Father Keefe were assisted on Sunday by Revs. J. H. Hoey of Baltic, B. M. Donnelly of Oc- cum. Philip Msssicotte of Taftville. F. l.. Fitzpatrick, William A. Gildea of St. Patrick's church and J. J. Ambot of St. JOseph's church. Confessions are heard in the English, Irish. German. French, Italian and Syrian languages.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
OBITUARY.
Miss Jane o'NeiI.

The death of Miss Jane O'Nen. whose residence in Taftville extended over a period of forty years. occurred Saturday morning at : o'clock at the home of her nephew. Michael Day. on Hunters avenue. She had been ailing for year, but only seriously ill two weeks
 Miss O'Neil was born in County Kerry. Ireland. She was formerly em- ployed as housekeeper by Rev. Father McGowan of Montville and for several years by Rev. Thomas Joynt of New London. She was well known and esteemed in Taftville. One brother. John O'Neil of Taftville. and two sis ters. Mrs. Anne Sullivan and Mrs. Katherine Donohue of Worcester, sur- yiye
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Ladies' Auxiliary, LUnion St. Jean.

The Ladies' Auxiliary, L'Union St. Jean Baptiste D'Amerique, held their annual meeting and elected these off, cers Sunday afternoon in St. Louis hall: Honorary president, Mrs. Joseph c. Marson; Doyenne, Mrs. Philias Dion; president, Mrs, Eva Labrecque; vice president, Mrs. J, O. Tellier; secretary, Miss Florida Marsan; assistant seere- tary ,Alexina Bousquet; preceptress, ,Malvina Beaudoin; mistress of cere- monies, Mrs. Frank Mathieu; door keeper, Miss Rose Dion; auditors, Mrs. Napoleon Parent, Miss ErTninie Morin; sick visiting committee, Miss Emma Gage, Mrs. Ducharme.
 These officers will be installed the second Sunday in January, and it is hoped to have J. A. Caron of Woon- socket and F. K Gatineau of Worces- ter present to assist in the ceremony. The auxiliary, which was instituted earlier in the year, Is in a hourishing condition. The names of two new can- didates. Mrs. Eva Carourette and Miss Alma Bousquet, were presented. at the meeting and they will be taken in at the next meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
The Dyspepsia
 Of Old Age
Strong Digestion and An Adequate Nutrition Invariably Mean a Long
 and Healthy Life.

There is a process known as meta . bolism going on constantly m the body. and by which the tissues are built up, and after having served thelr purpose in the physical economy are torn down and cast or.
 So long as the due relation between waste and supply is maintained, nu- triton and the various functions ol the body are continued. But aiNI middle life and in old age there comes a time when waste exceeds suppN' and when the various elements which constitute the different fluids, tissues and organs no longer bold their que proportion, and the principle ot ne itself becomes enfeebled. the body no longer having power to assimilae new material as it once did.
 As old age cresps on. all the func- ticns gradually fail. especially those of digestion. absorption and assimila- ton, and the system being deprived oi its ull cuota of nutriment. slowly wears out. If the nutritive and d. gestlve processes of old people could be maintained unimDaired life coelo te prolonged almost indefinitely.
 There are many old persons in whose stomachs the gastric function is almost entirely suspended. When this trouble occurs. the problem is. how to digest the food and get along without the natural stomach juices.
 There is but one way to overcome the effects of this condition, and that is to supply artidcially to the stomach a powerful digestive substance to take the place of the juices which 1t fails to secrete naturally.
 For this purpose there is nothing superior to STCART'S DYSPEPSIA TABLETS known to medical science. as they supply the deficiency, and are such reliable and thoroughly efficient substitute for the natural gastric juices, that if two or three are taken after each meal the food win be di- gested in so complete manner that the natural digestive fluids will never be missed.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets should be used by all old and middle aged persons. in order to prevent or cure the dyspepsia of old age. Through their use complete digestion of the food is assured with a consequent in- creased nutrition of the body. and 3 staving off of the sensibility and de- creptitude of old age.
 This remedy is. however, not only good for the indigestion incidental to advanced life. but it is also applicable to the dyspepsia and stomach troubles of any age. from youth up.
 Secure 8 package of this famous dyspepsia remedy from your druggist for soc, and if you find that as you get older your digestion and assimilation becomes weaker this remedy will as- sist the stomach in the performance of it's functions. so that the general system will not suffer from the delin- quency of the digestive organs.
 A sample package will be sent you If you will forward your name and address to the r. A. Stuart Company, 150 Stuart Building. Marshall Mich igan.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
TAFTvlLLE
Hugh H. osgood Lodge Nominstes or ficers-Stonington Wins at Basket ball-Societies Elect Officers-Death of Miss Jane O'Neii.

Loyal Hugh H. Osgood lodge of Odd Fellows, Manchester Unity, had a most enjoyable and encouraging meeting at their regular lodge night Friday even- ing. 75 brothers being present. About 25 of them were from Loyal Samaritan lodge of Baltic. whose degree team was present and impressively initiated one candidate. The chief business of the session was the nomination of officers, and unanimous selections were made for noble grand of Ralph Andrew and for permanent secretary James Moss, who has filled that office with credit for the past six years. Good-natured rivalry was shown in the other nomin- ations, which were: Vice grand, Arthur Candlish and John w. Stanton; treas urer, Robert MeNeely and Levi Cor don; recording secretary, John w. Stanton, Alex Morrison and Arthur Newton. The election comes on Dec. 23. being held a night early because of Christmas eve.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Loom Fixers' Union.

Loom Fixers' union, No. 63, held it's annual meeting Saturday evening, fol- lowed by an enjoyable smoker. Re- ports were read showing a member ship of 37 a gain of two during the year. and a good financial standing. These officers were chosen for the year: President, Elmer Audette; vice president. Carl K1oss; secretary, Jo- seph Caron; treasurer, John Seidel; guard, Thomas Brodeur; auditors, El- mer Audette. Chris Caron, Jr., and An drew Hedler; trustees. Joseph Jarry, Archie Molleur and George Kinder.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Officers Nominated.

Norwich City lodge, No. 62. O. B. A., had one candidate for initiation at its regular meeting Sunday morning in Swatzburg hall, and the second nomi- nation of officers was made. The cleo tion is held at the next meeting. The loan and relief committee organized by re-electing Herman Alofsin chair man, and Rev Max Stamm was chosen secretary and treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Ex-Foreman MusseII Receives Watch

zine company No. 2 has been presented by the members of that company of which he was the popular head for two years, the customary gift to re- tiring foreman. MT. Mussell received Saturday a handsome gold watch with hunting case, the inside of the lid bearing the inscription: John H. Mus sell-F'rom Engine Co. No. 7 1909 The watch is valuable one and is highly prized by it's owner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
CAR LEFT TRACK.
Electric on MontviIIe Line Had Trou-
 ble on First Trip.

The first electric car from Norwich to New London Saturday morning left the rails at the crossing over the Gen. tral Vermont railway tracks few yards north of the Uncasville bridge. The passengers were delayed about 30 minutes in getting to New London, hay = ing to wait until the first car from New London came along, when they were transferred.
 The car, No. 154 slid along on the frozen ground about 30 yards, being brought to a stop dangerously near the steep enlbankment of the bridge. The front truck stayed on the rails. the rear truck slowing off into the roadway. An attempt on the part of the car crew to replace the car was fruitless and further attempts were stopped until the wrecking crew was able to reach the scene.
 This crossing is regarded as rather dangerous by the roads employees, as the rails at the crossing are much worn away. The regular schedule was interrupted for several hours, but pas sengers were transferred around the car until the track was cleared.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
NORWICH TOWN
Ever Ready Circle Visits Hospital M. E. Church Prepares for Christmas FestivaI-Briefs and Personals.

Ever Ready circle of the Kings Daughters had charge of the Sunday afternoon service at the Backus hos pital. A chorus choir from the First Congregational church sang, using the Miss Bullard and Ernest Bullard. vio- lins Mr. Clayton. cello with Miss Olive Carpenter at the piano.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Mrs. Elizabeth Bauer. IT.

The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Bauer was held from the home of her daugh- ter. Mrs. Martini Krauss. in Lisbon, Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock. Rev. Theodor Bauck spoke in commenda- ton of, the life of the deceased and there was selection by the Maenner- chor, who also sang at the grave. There were many flowers. The bear CTS were Nicholas Krauss John Hoe fer John Sticht and Oscar Kampf. Burial was in the family lot in the Ames cemetery in Lisbon where Rev. Mir. Bauck read a committal service. Undertaken Grant had charge of the arrangements.
 Mrs. Bauer was the widow of John Bauer. who died about three years ago and who was one of the founders of the Maennerchor
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Helping Hand Clubs Meeting.

Sixteen were present at the meeting of the Helping Hand club at Mrs Ol- sens on Thursday afternoon. The meeting this week will be at the home of Mrs. William Wilcox of the Scot land road on Friday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Plans for Christmas.

The choir of the Methodist Episcopal church is rehearsng for Christmas Sunday. Preparations are being made for the Sunday school Christmas tree with a special programme of exercises given by the children. This will be held on the evening of Dec. 9.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Proceada Mere Saa. .25.

The mock trial recently given by the societies of St. Andrews parish at Union hall netted $SS.25, it Is stated. It made so favorable an impression that it may be repeated elsewhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
DIED

DIED MONIER-In Norwich. Dec 12, 1909 Henry Monier. BALLOU-In North StoninRton. Dec. 2 1909. Ellen M, widow of Horace A. Ballou. aged 63 years. Notice of funeral hereafter CURRAN--In Plainfeld. Dec. II. Pat rick Currau. Funeral services at Plainfield Tuesday morning at o'clock. Burial in Prov idence. O'NEll-In Taftville. Dec. II, Jane O'Neil, aged 57 years. HULL-In Jewett City. Dec. 12. sud- denly, Susan NJ. Hyde, wife of John Hull, aged 37 years and months. Funeral from her late home in Main street. Jewett City. Wednesday. Dec. Is, at ? o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Mir. and Mrs. William Murphy and their son, William Murphy. Jr., of New London recently visited Mir Murphy s sister, Mrs. Daniel Shields. of West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Olae 1B11lletilr,
Norwich, Monday, Dec. 13. 1909.

The Bulletin should be delivered everywhere in the city before a. m. Subscribers who fail to receive it by
 that time will confer a favor by rs-
 porting the fact to The Bulletin Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Many enjoyed the first skating of the year at the various ponds in the yicin. ity Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

J. W. Moore of Valley Falls. R. I. spent Saturday and Sunday at his home on Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Miss Elizabeth Kingsley of Hunting ton avenue returned on Saturday from q two weeks visit with friends in South Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Miss Josephine Hartie and Miss An nie Purdon are visiting relatives in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
News in General.

Miss Maud Chapman of Ekonk spent the week end at her home on West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Miss Rose D. ArsenauIt.

The funeral of Miss Rose Delema Arsenault was held from her late home. l4 South A skreet. Sunday aft ernoon, and at the Sacred Heart church at o'clock services were con ducted by Rev. Arthur O'Keefe. The French choir sang. The bearers were four brothers, Andrew of Taftville, Louis of Fort Edward. N. Y. Fred erick of Jewett City and Henry Arse nault of Plainheld Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery. Greeneville. There was large attendance people being present from Wauregan and AttleborO, Mass. Undertaken Grant was in charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

MT. and Mrs James B. Chapman Of West Town street visited friends in Preston during the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
ALL HORSES DIE

No other form of property Insur. snee is sure of being a loss.
 GET YOUR HORSE INSURED be. fore it dies from a SUNSTROkE. <. E. G. HANSON, Gen. Ast.
 22z Main St., Norwich, Conn. 'Phones-- ofice 55s; house s54-2. 1un2gd t
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Miss Amelia Pansky, who has been spending the past month as the guest of relatives on Hickory street, has re- turned to Meriden.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13
Personals.

Charles Bradley of Central avenu, is spending few days in Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Mrs. Julia Talbot has returned tc her home on Otrobando avenue after visiting relatives in Plainfeld
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

THExE 7s no snvertssing medium iE Xanfsrn Conn ecticut equal to The Bul- iatin tor bu&iness rssugtA
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

John McKenna and Joseph Barry of Willimantic spent Sunday at their homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-13

Somers.-Mrs. c. W. Pease had charge of the library last week dur ing the absence of the librarian, Miss A. l.. Lombard.