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Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15

Martha church beating eggs. James Bicknell was the grocery clerk. Mrs. A. M. Brown played the tune. Yam kee Doodle, all of the girls keeping time as they worked. The speed of the music gradually increased, until everyone was hurrying with all her might. Pop Goes the Weasel was the title of a motion song sung by the five little girls who sang in the previous song. They wore white dresses with red, white and blue aprons made in shield form. and used knitting needles and large spools tied with colors. Mrs. R. w. Dearnley playe dior the songs and wore a genuine Indian costume.
 A patriotic poem was read by Miss Mary Campbell, Mrs. c. H. Prior sang The Star Spangled Banner. and Mrs. B. R. Gardner gave reading entitled Uncle Sam A costumed quartette, Mrs. George Sparks. Miss Ida Foster, Charles Gardner and G. H. Prior, sang My QNpntry Iris of Thee. A tab leau. United States, represented by TTncie Sam and the Goddess of Lib ertVi was exceedingly pretty. Miss May Potter and Byron Wilcox took the parts. with Earl and Lewis Gray as sentipels.
 The last number was Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean. sung by Miss Jo- sephine Miller, who was draped in Old Glory. the audience uniting in the cho- rus. Miss Alice Brown accompanied this number. It was very attractive and successful affair, and the commit tee. Mrs. H. F. Cheney, Mrs. R. R. wilcox, Miss Ruby Thornton and Mrs w. Dearnley. received many com pliments for their work.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
MIR. AND MRS. R. Nj. rLu
Married in Switzerland Twenty-Five
 Years Ago.


 At their pleasant home, on Mechanic street, Thursday evening MT. and Mrs. R. M. Hi observed the silver anniver- sary of their wedding, which took place in Zurich, Switzerland, 25 years ago last night. Friends from Putnam and few from out of town gathered at the house in response to invitations from MT. and Mrs. Hi, and were roy ally entertained, the evening proving one of exceptional pleasure.
 MT. and Mrs. Hi have no children, but lack nothing of the sunshine and cheerfUlness that such blessings bring.
 Their guests wede served an excel lent dinner, and. there was an abund- ance of good cheer and happy wishes for the future.
 After their marriage MT and Mrs. Hi lived for a time in Italy coming to this country in 1885. They lived for 16 years at Rockville, Conn.,, going later to Waterville, Me, where they remain ed for about five years. They came to Putnam three years ago. wf6n MT. Hi assumed the duties of designer at the mill of the French River Textile company in Mechanicsville.
 The remembrances of their anniver- sary from their friends in Putnam and other cities where they lived were beautiful, and included silver, linen, damask, and various other gifts. Nota- ble was a silver tea service presented ty the following group of Putnam friends: Isaac Champeau, MT. and Mrs. William Rafferty, Mir. and Mrs. James Rafferty MT. and Mrs. Michael Keefe MT and Mrs. Richard German. Mir. and Mrs. M. M. Dwyer, MT. and Mrs Will liam Daley, John Byrnes and sisters. City Notes.
 Mrs. A. M. Towne of this city is a sister of John C.. Mitchell, assistant secretary of state, who recently died at his home in Columbia.
 Eris Loilselle of St. Marks, Canada | is the guest of his brother. Octave Loi- l selle of this city. The brothers have not seen each other for 25 years. l French Canadian births in Putnam | during the past year were in an eX- l cess of those of an other nationality. MT. and Mrs. Lorin Bosworth oi | woodstock, well known in this city | observed the silver anniversary oi | their wedding at their home in thai | place, Jan. 9.-Many friends attended | from various surrounding towns. The funeral of Miss AntOnette Augel i was held Thursday morning from St | Mary's church. Rev. J. Van den Moor
 was celebrant of the requiem mass Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Capt. Jack Crawford at Hiah School

Windham high school was visited by Capt. Jack Crawford. Thursday aft ernoon, and the last school period was rendered to the poet scout for use in talking to the assembled pupils and members of the faculty.
 The audience was kept in almost continuous laughter while the visitor was speaking He said frankly that it had never been his privilege to see such a handsome bunch of girls or such homely bunch of boys before" Tn relating his experience as a guest at a banquet of the Thirteen club on Wednesday evening that Mir. Corrigan of New York said that poets were dead, but MT. Crawford took excep- ton to the remark and stated that he himself was one and that his poems were original and aboriginal
 He said that he had only four days of schooling in his life. and that he was whipped every day of the four, so left, believing that it was better to be live ignoramus than dead scholar. He counseled the boys to leave cigarettes alone. MT. Crawford recited a number of his poems, keep ing his audience intensely interested.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Personals.

George Sites has gone to New York on business.
 Charles Bill has gone to Hartford for a short stay.
 Arthur D. Chaffee has gone to New York on a brief business trip, leaving town Thursday afternoon.
 Archibald Mcdonald of Putnam was Willimantic visitor Thursday and called upon various friends.
 Miss Margaret Harris has returned from a weeks visit with her sister Mrs. Harry A. Rood of Hartford.
 Rev Edward J. Frederick returned Thursday to Bridgeport, after a short visit with his mother in this city.
 Mrs. Caliouette, who has been visit ing at the home of her mother, Mrs Moreau of Jackson street has returned to Worcester.
 Mrs. Ellen Welch of Chaplin has returned from visit with her daugh- ter in BOgOta, \. J., and is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Martha Potter of Valley street, for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Instructions in PostOffioe Etiquette.

Charles H. Dimmick, postmaster of the city of Willimantic, has distribut- ed anlong the students attending the Windham high school circulars con- taining instructions concerning the classification. conditions and rates of postage of the U. s. postal service.
 Instructions are given: How to ad- dress mail matter: in regard to special delivery service; the registry and mon- ey-order system. Domestic postage rates are also given and the abbrevia- tions of names of states and territo- ries. together with much other valua- ble information relative to the postal service in general that is essential for everyone to be thoroughly familiar.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
WILLlMANTIC.
Ladies' Aid Soc,ety of Congregational
 Church Holds Annual Meeting.

The ladies aid society of the First Congregational church held it's annual meeting il. the parlors of the church Thursday afternoon. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and accepted. They showed that the society has enjoyed a successful year and it is looking forward to doing of much good in the year to come.
 These officers were elected: Presi- dent, Mrs. H. R. Chappell; vice pres ident. Mrs. J. L. HarrOun; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. H. L. Hunt. The following board of directors was also elected: Mrs. T. R. Parker, Mrs. D. c. Barrows. Ms. C. E. Leonard, Mrs. G. F. Taylor. Mrs. E. E. Bass, Mrs. Fred Jordan, Mrs. James w. Hill house, Ms. H. E. Remington Mrs. George s. Elliott. Mrs. c. H. Colgrove, Miss Kate Stillman and Mrs. c. C.. Case.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15

annual banquet of Mt. Vernon lodge. No. 75, F. and A. M.. Is Friday, March 9th. The committee fin charge, Messrs. Miller, Robertson and Buckingham, are bending every energy that the banuuet of Mt. Vernon shall maintain It's high standard in the social events of the season.
 Miss Lila Beauregard ot Fulton, N. v is the guest of Miss Lillie Jones on North Main street. Miss Beaure- gard will be remembered by many as having lived ten years of her girlhood in the Jones family.
 Rev. E. W. Potter delivered an ad- dress at the First Baptist church in Norwich, Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
semi-Annual Installation of |. o. O. F.

At the regular meeting of Obwebe- tuck lodge. No. Is, I. o. O. F.. Thurs day evening at S07 Main street. the semi annual installation of officers took place. D. D. c. NJ. Silas P. Clark of Stafford Springs was present and conducted the installation eXer- cises These officers were installed: Noble grand William E. Tinker; vice grand. w. Fl. Merrill; recording secre- tary: Walter E. Thompson; financial secretary. Edwin $. .Barrows; treasur- er Charles NJ. Thompson; trustee for three years Benjamin Jones.
 There was an exceptionally good attendance and the evening was pass ed very pleasantly A collation. was served after the exercises, and a social hour and smoker finished off the nights enjoyment.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Standing Of the Teams.

Great interest is being taken in the games of the inter association bas- ketball league at the Willimantic Y. M. C. A The games scheduled for Wednesday evening of this week were set ahead until Saturday evening be- cause of various engagements of diff ferent players on the teams scheduled to play. The games Saturday night will be between the EXcelsiors and the Semper Parati club and the Grex club and the Outlaws.
 The official standing of the teams to lntn fnllnta.e.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Personals.
PUTNAM.
Bremen Open Social Quarters-SilVar Wedding of Mir. and Mrs. R. M. IlIi- Brothers Meet After 26 Years.

Mrs. John A. Dady is visiting friends in Hartford.
 Ralph x. Bugbee is making a busi- ness trip to New York.
 Henry D. Merrick of Worcester was the guest of friends in Putnam Thurs day
 Rev. c. A. Ferguson of the Advent church will conduct services at Me chanicsville Sunday.
 Rev. Smith Baker, D. D.. of Lowell, will occupy the pulpit at the Congre- gational church Sunday.
 Announcement has been received of the death of Mrs. Timothy Thetreault in Los Angeles. Dec. 29. Mrs. The treault was a former resident of Put nam.
 Mrs. John Healey of Danielson vis- ited with friends in Putnam Thursday afternoon. l.. TA Wilson made a business trip to Hartff Thursday. i-ectured at Dedhan. Miss Ellen E. Osgood delivered a lec- ture at Dedham, Mass, Wednesday l afternoon, before the WomaRS club of that city. Local members sof the order of the Union St. Jean Baptiste will attend the | installation of officers at Danielson on ] Sunday afternoon.
 Sooia! Quarters for Fire Department.
 The new social quarters in the base ment at fire department headquarters l were formally opened Thursday even- ing, when the members of Mansfield
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FUN NERAL.
Mrs. Mary G. Lambert.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Gelinas Lambert was held Thursday morning at o'clock at St. Mary's church and was largely attended by relatives, friends and acquaintances. Rev. Arr thur DeBrucker, pastor of the church. was the celebrant of a solemn requiem high mass. with Rev. J. J. McGuane and Rev. C. Henri Paquette acting as deacon and sub deacon respectively. There was special music by the choir with solos by David P. Comptois and other members. The floral tributes were beautiful. The body was taken to St. Joseph's cemetery for burial, the bearers being John Lucy, Louis Belan- ger, Appolinaire Fontaine. Adelard Mo- mast and Alfred Leclaire,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Mary Brown.

Relatives in town have been notified of the death of Mrs. Mary Brown in Pawtucket, R. L She died at the home of Mrs. John Barber Wednesday eve ming at 2 o'clock, after an illness with congestion of the lungs. Mrs Brown was at one time a resident here, where her husband, Josiah Brown, conduct ed a livery stable. For a number of years she was matron of the county home in Preston and later with MT. Brown carried on the Central house in Central Village. She visited fre- uuently at the home of R. l1. Brown and had many friends here, who will miss her cordial, hearty friendliness.
 Various Interests.
 Miss Nellie Dwyer of Elmvile is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Foley, of Tracy. Conn.
 The date set by the committee for
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
DANlELS0N.
Brooklyn Residents Want Rural DeIIv- ery-Have Star Route Now-Guard Flormond Coming for Installation Frost-Andrews Wedding.

A petition with more than one hun dred signatures of persons residing within one mile of the postoft1ce at Brooklyn has been sent to the postot- flee department requesting that rural free delivery route be established from that office. The yearly amount of ex- pense attached to the establishing or such a route would amount to $S25. About fifty families living within a mile of the postoffice call~ there for their mail, which is brought and talk en from Brooklyn to Danielson over star route, the carrier making four trips a day. The yearly expense of the star route is s5S5.66. Only one other town in the state has star route ser vice four times a day.
 The question appears to be whether the postofice department will be will ing to establish a rural free delivery route from an office that is at the ter minal of a star route also. Such an arrangement would entail a yearly to- tai cost for the star route, which must be continued, and the rural route of SI4106O
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
GUARD FLoRIMoND
Coming from WiIlimantic to Install
 Local Officers.

Guard Florimond, the crack semi military organization of the state, will come to Danielson from Willimantic Sunday to assist in the ceremonies in cident to the installation of the newly elected officers of Union St. Jean Bap- tiste. The company, which is finely uniformed and composed of nearly two score young men of the Thread City, was developed to its present high state of efficiency in military manoeuvres by the commanding officer, Captain Pal haus. Guard Florimond has made a notable record in competitive and ex- hibition drills, and has won honors in various Larts of New England and New York state. Its visit to Danielson is anticipated with great pleasure by the persons who will be privilged to wit ness the exhibition.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15

guests of relatives in Hartford We'd nesday.
 The Thursday evening prayer meet ing in the chapel was led by Deacon John R. Backus, as the pastor, Rev. E. c. Ingalls,, is visiting friends Tn Boston for a few days.
 Miss Matilda Avery has gone to New York, where she has joined the staff of one of the libraries. Miss Avery attended the library school in Pittsburg. She will have charge of the childrens room in the New York H. brary.
 Barry Wickwire was in Hebron
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Children Welcomed the Snow.

The light fall of snow was hailed with delight by hundreds of the young CT generation Thursday morning and as soon as school was out in the aft ernoon, parties of children of all ages were enjoying themselves with the snow.
 On the many hills of the town coast ing parties who availed themselves of the first good opportunity of the sea- son for the exhilirating sport. A num- Der of double runners were seen upon High and Walnut streets.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
lively Game Expected roniaht.

Tonights basketball game in the Y. NJ. C. A. gymnasium will be one of the fastest of the season for Killingly high is leading in the race for the interschOlastic pennant at the present writing, but is expected to be on an even footing with Windhan after the contest this evening.
 Windham will be there and she is out to win by a substantial score. The local boys have been putting in some good hard licks at practice since the last meeting between the two teams and Captain Kelley will send
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
WEDDING.
Frost-Andrews,

Miss Ina Andrews. daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. E. Andrews, and Alton Frost of Sangersvllle, Me- were mar ried at the home of the brides par ents at Industrial place Wednesday. Rev. A. Geisler of the groom's home town performed the ceremony. MT. and Mrs. Frost left on an afternoon train for Maine.
 MT Andrews, father of the bride, is in charge of the work of fitting the factory at Industrial place for the Composite Boot and Shoe company. The family came to Danielson recent
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Holds Annual Meeting-John Watt Succeeds the Late Deacon E. M. Swift.

The annual meeting of the Congre- gational church was held on Wednes- day evening. The reports of the va rious organizations connected with the church were read, showing the affairs to be in a very good condition. Deacon J c. Hawkins was reelected deacon. and John Watt was elected as inc deacon to fill the vacancy caused by Deacon F. M. Swift's death. George A. Haskell was elected clerk and treasurer. The roll call was postponed until a. future meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
BUSINESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting in Board of Trade
 Rooms-Balanee of S220.54 on Hand
 Officers Elected for Ensuing Year.

The Willimantic Business Mems as- sOciatfOn held it's annual meeting in the Board of Trade rooms Thursday evening The resignations of M. F. and L. B. Lincoln were accepted and the corporation Lincoln Boss Lumber and Coal company was admitted to membership. A communication from the Willimautic Automobile club relat- ing to the erection of signs for the various entrances to the city was laid upon the table until the next meeting. A letter from w. C. Norris who is a member of the legislative committee of the state association, calling the atten- tion of the local association to the public utilities bill and requesting the support of the Willimantic Business Mems association for its passage, was read. The association voted to defray the expenses of it's directors who at tend the meeting of the board of di- rectOrs of the state association. The treasurer's report showed a balance of S22O.54 on hand. The president, John F. Brick. delivered his annual address, reviewing in detail the work done by the association the past year. This committee was appointed to bring in a list of nominations for officers for the ensuing year: F. D. Jordan, Frank Iarrabee. c. o. Cartier. These officers were elected: President, John E. Brick; vice president. H. c. Murray; secretary, A. N. Colgrove treasurer, Carl R. Afford; board of directors N. Bacon. Jr.. J. C. Tracy. C. F. Risedorf, D. T. Comptois. Philip Cohen, W. c. Norris, F. w. Gerrick, W. R. Harring- ton, Henry Fryer Patrick Moriartv, C. O. Cartier
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15

Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

Hose company held a smoker and oys- ter supper. The new quarters are comfortably equipped and furnished with cooking untensils and other pro visions required to prepare a lunch. The room is expected to prove very convenient flor the preparation of hot coffee and Fhe like after the men re- turn from fire, as they often do, wet to the skin.
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Other Bargain Offerings

Women's Fleecy Vests and Pants, each 21c.
 women's Union Suits S2.OO quality, &1.19.
 Misses Fleeced Vests and Pants, each 20c.
 Boys F1eeced Shirts and Drawers, each 21c.
 Children's Heavy Cotton Hose, 1Oc. Boys Heavy Woolen Hose. I7c. Women's Wooden Hose, 20c. Women's Black Cotton Hose, 200. Three-inch wide Taffeta Ribbon, a yard 10c
 Women's silk Lined Mocha Glover, s5c.
 womens Silk Lined Cashmere Gloves. 39c.
 Mems Hose of cotton or wool, lie. Overshirts of cheviot or outing fan nel 42c.
 Pencil Tablets, three for 10c. Safety Pins, best quality. a dozen sc 25c Hose Supporters, 2ec.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
MRS. M. .RY AMEsRURY
Was Great-C -eat- Great -Grandmoth-
 err Dead at 93.

of Mowry Am sbury, is dead at her home in Dayvii .e. Mrs. Amesbury liv- ed to be a great great t-great- grand mother and her descendants in the fifth generation are living. She is sur vived by one daughter, Mrs. Hattie Barnes of Dayville, and a son, Henry Richmond of Providence.
 Personals.
 Mrs. H. NE. Hovey is i'll at her hogne, on Academy street.
 George A. Stewart of Worcester vis- tied friends in Danielson Thursday. c. D. Charlton of Holyoke, Mass, was the guest of Danielson friends on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
AFTER WASHING,

in Skin Cream. Quickly absorbed, feeds skin, prevents wrinkles renews days waste. Use cold water in morning; ap- ply Satin Skin Powder. Makes a satin skin. 25c. All leading druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Game With New London '. M. C. A.
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Levina Lavender

The funeral of Mrs. Lavinia Laven- der was held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. John Roux was cele- brant of the -equiem mass Burial was in St. JaI les' cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15

this team on the floor to start the game at least: Burns If, Kelley If, Richmond c, Leonard rb, Walden lb, subs. Jordan and Bradbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
DIRECTORS ELECTED
At Annual Meeting of Foundry and
 Machine Company.

The Putnam Foundry and Machine company has elected the following di- rectors for the ensuing year: w: R.. Barber, L. H. Fuller, Edward Mullen, J. c. Nichols, George E. Shaw, A. c. Stetson, w. J. Turner. The auditors elected are J. H. Cunningham and H. T. Child. Officers Nere elected as fol- lows: President, Edward Mullan; vice president, A. c. Stetson; secretary and treasurer, W. R. Barber; assistant sec retary and treasurer, c. A. Hopkins;
 general manager, W. R. Barber; man ager of the Providence office, w. J. Turner. A per cent. dividend was voted to be paid on or before January
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Three Inch Snowfall.

Three inches of snow was sufficient for the needs of the fox hunters track ing purposes, and several parties were out all day Thursday following the wary game.
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PILES CURED IN TO IA DAYS.
 PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleed ing or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. soc. MF
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Must chanqe cars at East KiIIinaIy.

Under a new arrangement between the Providence and Danielson road and the Connecticut company, the cars of the former company will not be run into Danielson while the winter sched- ule is in force The familiar green cars are no longer seen in Danielson, and are now operated only between East Killingly and Providence. The car used between Danielson and East Killingly is one owned by the Connec- ticut company. The new arrangement necessitates passengers changing cars at East Killingly.
 Game With New London Y. M. C. A.
 The Y. M. c. A. teams of Danielson and New London will struggle for su- premacy and the amateur champion ship of eastern Connecticut in the arm ory this (Friday) evening. The games previously played between these teams this season have been of the whirlwind type To date the team to win has all ways been the one playing on their home floor.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Pastor Enioyine Vaeation.

Rev. F. D. Sargent, pastor of the Congregational church, who is spend ing the winter with Mrs. Sargent at Los Angeles writes that he is much improved in health and that their stay in the delightful climate is greatly en- hanced by the thoughtfulness and con ffdence expressed by the members of the church in this city
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
COLCHESTER.
Freight Train Crews Alone Handle Freisht-Mss Avery Goes to New York Library.

freight train of the main line runs from Turnervi1e to this place and handles all the freight for this tation Instead of the freights on the m ain line running through from New FIaven to Willimantic and return, on train leaves Willimantic for MiCidletown. where it meets a train WI 1ch runs from New Haven to Middlet gn. where they exchange cars and the preturn to their home stations. The ,anch crew do not handle any more freight and simply run as passenger tr. aims. In .hi.s way passengers will not have to wait in Turnerville while the Grew lead and unload freight
Norwich bulletin., 1909-01-15
Borouah No tes.

Abraham Elgart was in New Haven and MiddletOwn Wed nesday.
 Mir and Mrs. Ere A. Smith were