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Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
NORWICH TOWN
Christmas Day and Christmas Sunday Services-Good Cheer in the Homes Effects of the Storm-Personals.

The Christmas decorations of the Sacred Heart church were palms, be- gonias, boughs of pine and cedar, and roses, carnations and narcissus. A hundred yards of laurel was used in the decorating. The wreaths and crosses were presented by Mrs. M. W. Golf. Festoons of laurel caught with wreaths extended around the church, under the galleries and back to the altar. About the altar were cut flow CTS and palms. In the sanctus y were The crib formed of pine and cedar boughs and laurel represented the scene of the birth of Christ.
 The Altar society, Miss Mary Hanri- han, Miss Elizabeth Kingsley, Miss Bessie Callahan and Miss Elizabeth Lynch, under the direction of Rev. C.. T. McCann, arranged the effective dec orations.
 The children sang at the and 2 o'clock masses Christmas day the fol- lowing hymns: Holy God We Praise Thy Name. Adeste Fideles, Dear Little One, Mother Dear O Pray for Me, and The Babe of Bethlehem. The soloists were Miss Catherine Butler, Miss Helen Bulkley and Arthur Mullen.
 The senior choir sang at the g o'clock Feeber; Gloria, Battmann; Credo, Battmann: Sanctus, Cremee; Adeste Fideles, Novello, and The Babe of Bethlehem.
 The children were presented by Rev. G T. McCann postcards showing diff ferent scenes at the birth of Christ; the choir and Sunday school teachers each received a copy of one of Chris tine Faber's works.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
SOCCER FOOTBALL.
TaftVille Wins by 3 Goals to from
 Westerly Players.

Taftville's association football play CTS won from the Westerly soccer team that came up Saturday from the Clark thread mills, by goals to l.. The visitors showed themselves a speedy team and in the first 3O-minute half, after 20 minutes of play. aided by the wind. they made their only tally. The home team equa1ized be- fore the half was out and in the last half. with the wind at their back, scored two more goals Brown at center distinguished himself for Taft vile, and the work of Corners, An drew and Buckley was also good. The game started at II o'clock on the Providence street grounds and there was a pleasing attendance of between 300 and 400 present. so that all ex- penses were met and a small balance remains. The attendance was so large and well pleased that it is possible the soccer games may hereafter be played here instead of at Sachem park. where the attendance has averaged less than 100. A game with Westerly is arranged for Good Friday when the spring season opens.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Thrown Out in Runaway.

Louis Pratte, son of Dr. L. l. Pratte. was thrown out when his horse ran away Saturday afternoon about 2.30 o'clock and narrowly escaped serious injury Mir. Pratte was the only oc- cupant of the buggy and the horse started down Providence street from Parents drug store. where it became frightened and took the bit. MT. Pratte's efforts to stop the horse were unavailing and when the team round ed Front street corner he was thrown out and up against the boarding house.. MT. Pratte escaped with a few bruises but the wagon was badly smashed a number of spokes being broken, the rear axle sprung and the springs bent. The horse, which was not hurt, was caught near the Taftville pharmacy after it had freed itself.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
WESTERLY SUFFERS FROM STORM
Effect of Big Snowfall During Saturday Night and Sum- day-Death of Rev. Vim. M. Grant-Judgment for F. w. Coy in Trespass Case.

The severe storm of Saturday night and Sunday morning did much damage to the telephone and electric light ser vice in Westerly, poles being blown down in all sections of the town, thus darkening the town and cEtseing it off from all wire communication The trolley service on the Norwich Wester- ly and Ashaway and Westerly roads was not seriously impaired, but the Pawcatuck Valley road was completely tied up. The Groton- -Stonington road was able to do business only between Groton and Mystic.
 All along the line of the New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad tele- graph poles and wires were down, and by Sunday afternoon trains were run ming about two hours late. and with out the aid of telegraph and telephone service. This primeval condition ne- cessitated unusual care and delays as a precaution to safety.
 Betwen New London and Westerly considerable damage was done to the wire service, the wires being entangled for the grater part of the distance. Between Midway and Poquonnoc ten poles were blown completely down, while others are on slant and on the verge of falling. Just east of Mystic eight poles were down. and for long distance beyond the wires are a tnn- gfed mass. Between Stonington and Westerly the wire damage was slight. For the greater part of the distance the wire lines will have to be com pletely rebuilt, and it will probably be weeks before this work can be accome- plished.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

WHEN you want to put your busi- ness before the public, there is no me- dium better than through the advertis- ing columns Of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
TAFTVlLLE
St. Jean 5aptiste Society Holds An nuaI Meeting-Local Teams Win at Football, Lose at 5asketbaII-Other Mention About the Village.


 A full attendance of members was present at the annual meeting of the St. Jean Baptiste society in St. Louis hall Sunday afternoon and the cleo tion of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: Honorary chan plain. Rev. Philip Massicotte; chap lain, Rev. U. O. Bellerose of Waure- gan; president. Isidore Boucher; first vice president. Henry Dufresne; sec ond vice president, Amede Belanger; recording secretary, Anatole Desma- rais; assistant. Narcisse Raynfond; financial secretary. J. B. Boucher; as sistant, George Couture; corresponding secretary and treasurer. R. c. Dion; marshals, Louis Paradis Xavier Ma rion; auditors, Narcisse Raymond, Hector Belisle and Leon Mercier; sick visiting committee, Phiiias Le- mieux, Napoleon Arpin, Joseph Roy, Azarie Dugas and Philip Phaneuf; physician. Dr. l.. l. Pratte.
 The reports show that under the able administration of President Boucher, reelected for his third term, the so- ciety has prospered. Among the other officers reelected was Vice President Dufresne.
 Financial Report.
 The excellent financial condition is shown by the report of Financial Sec retary J. B. Boucher. who was re- elected for his fifteenth term, but who says that this year is to be his last in charge of the society's finances. The society's balance on hand Jan uary 1, 1909. was S3.S37.06. total re- ceipts for 1909. $261S33, interest on money $149.S0. paid out during year $2,319.15. balance on hand January 1, 1910. $4,2S1.04. During the year four members have died, four resigned. and AZ new members have been received, making the present membership 235.
 In regard to buying a site for a club house. the committee reported that several places had been seen but noth- ing yet decided upon.
 After the business session, refresh ments were served by this commit tee, Lionel Martin, chairman, Joseph
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
carde Brebeuf at panieIson.

Twenty of the members of Garde Brebeuf left Taftville at HOS Satur- day morning for Danielson. in re- sponse to an invitation from St. James band of that place to participate in special Christmas exercises. Led by Captain Henry Tetreault, sixteen members of the garde took part in an exhibition drill in the town hall for B minutes. and at the close they re- ceived many compliments on their fine work. Twenty three members of the New Bedford Shapshooters drilled 20 minutes and the appearance of the Taftville men, who have not yet been drilling year, compared very favor ably with the exhibition of the much older organization. Garde Brebeuf is in thriving condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
MiIkman Found Plenty of Snow.

Adelbert Geer. the milkman, whose farm is on the Scotland road, faced a hard proposition when he started out for his route in Taftville Sunday morning at ' o'clock, as may be judg- ed from the fact that he did not ar rive in the village until after noon. For much of the way from the Scot land road to the Canterbury turnpike he had to dig his way through and at one point the road was so drifted with snow that he tore down a wall and came through a lot. The country roads in many places are reported drifted. The heavy wind and the weight of the clinging snow were the cause of crippled telephone service, and many wires were down. At the bridge beyond the velvet mill all but five wires were reported down. and three poles were down on Hunters avenue, besides many single wires about the village
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
AGONIzING ITCHING
Eczema for a Year Got No Relief
 Evenat SkinHospital In Despair UNTIL CUTICURA CURED HIM

"I was troubled by a severe itching and dry, scurfy skin on my ankles, feet, arms and scalp. Scratching made it worse. Thousands of small red pimT ples formed and these caused intense itching. I was advised to go to the hospital for diseases of the skin. did so, the chief surgeon saying: I never saw such a bad case of eczema But I got little or no relief. Then tried many so-called remedies. but I became so bad that I almost gave up in despair. After suffering agonies for twelve months, I was relieved of the almost unbearable itching after two or three applications of Cuticura Ointment. I continued it's use. combined with Cuti- cura Soap and Pills, and I N ls completely cured. Henry Searle, Little Rock, Ark, Oct. 8 and 10, 1907"
 Potter Drug < Chem. CcrD- Sole Props. Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
WILLIMANTIc FIRMS

sTIMPsON's STABLES, rear Young'e hotel Main street. Thor Oughly up to date service guaranteed. and heavy teaming a spe- cialtY.
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the children Rev MT. Ewing spoke of the wonder ball which the German mothers wind full of gifts for their children. The life of a child was com pared to wonder ball-God unfolding surprises at many points.
 The text for the sermon which fol- lowed was from Col. 3-11, But Christ is all in all. After Christ ascended His influence was still felt in the world and Wesley. In the things that we are doing are we showing that Christ is all in all?
 The Sunday school of the First Con gregational church will have an enter tainment and Christmas tree for the children at 6.30 o'clock on Wednesday evening.
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of the system, has been concluded for the winter. and the several surveying parties attached to the United States engineers office at Newport have re- turned from these special >labors. The work of making borings along the pro- posed route will not be stopped by the cold weather, and the boring parties will continue their work.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Chicken Supper at Wheel Club.

Members of the Ponemah Wheel club to the number of forty gathered at their club house on Norwich avenue Christmas eve for delightful social session. Good fellowship abounded and entertainment was provided in the songs by Thomas Parsons. John Hurd. John w. Plant of New Bedford and Albert Poyerd. whose stories were also well received. Garphophone selections were played by John Whitaker. At II o'clock an oyster stew was brought on, leading up to a most appetizing chicken supper.
 The committee in charge of the af- fair was Wilfrid Pollard. chairman, Christopher Hoefer, Andrew F'roh- nader George Meyer, John Dunse and John Neyins
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
pamaae pone bx Storm.

first car from the city following snow blow reached the Norwich Town green between and 3 o'clock Sunday after noon. A large tree at Fitch's corner fell from the force of the storm, the trunk being split to the base. Many telephones are out of order.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Officers for the ensuing year have been elected as follows by the Chris tian Endeavor society of the First Baptist church: Elizabeth Sheffield, president. Jeannie GaIaher. vice presi dent; Daisy Peabody. corresponding secretary; Ruth Chapman, recording secretary; Helen Tabor, treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Rev William M. Grant a Presbyte- rian clergyman, aand who spent his boyhood days in Westerly, died Friday at his home in Baltimore. He is sur vived by his wife and three children, his mother, Mrs. Charles Grant; two sisters, Miss Jeanie Grant and Mrs. William I. Sanford of Westerly, and a brother, Charles s. Grant of Mt. Airy, N. c.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

this valuable medi- cine, Lydia E. Pink hams We geta ble Compound. I suf- fered from terrible headaches, pain in my back and right side, was tired and nervous, and so weakIcould hardly s ta nd. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound re- stored me to health
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Holiday Cheer at sheIterina Arms.

Christmas cheer was everywhere evil dent. at the Sheltering Arms home on Saturday morning. The attractive way in which gifts were presented greatly pleased the members of the house. hold.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Look here" said the head of the firm, 'I want to give you a pointer" "Yes sir" the office boy respectfully replied 'If I hear you humming any more popular songs around here I'll discharge you" "All right. I won't do it no more. I wouldn't have done it this time, only me lips is sore and l can't whistle."-Chicago Record-H Her aid.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
At the Johnson Home.

At the Johnson home on Christmas day the members of the family were made happy by gifts from different cir cles; almost every one received besides potted plant. A turkey dinner was served and all the good things which go with it.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
LOST BY CLOSE MARGIN.
Blue Ribbons Defeat TaftviIle-Vis-
 itors Delayed by 6reakdowns.

The Blue Ribbons, that star basket ball five from Bridgeport, came here Saturday afternoon, and by their fine playing, augmented by their size and weight. defeated Taftville by score of Il to 1-2. It was fast all the way
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
Where to Buy in Ne. cry
Monumental Works

win guarantee to make a monu- ment at the lowest possible cost con- sistent with good work. My expert- ence of years ic at your service.
 ALEXANDER ROBERTSON.
 Oak St., near High, Westerly, R. |.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Established 1901.
 Harold l. Wells. O. D.. Optometrist Defsutivs vision corrected by the prop er adjustment of lenses. Room 9. Pos- fcr-Langworthy Block. Westerly. R. L
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having purchased the photograph studio of A. A. Scholheld, 80 Main street we are ready to prove to the people of Westerly and vicinity our ability to do the very best work. A beautiful 16xc0 water colored portrait of yourself given free with every .doz- en Sl00 cabinets. E. Rouleau & CO. Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
ASIHMATICS HAzE SEsnH S1

to complain and continue to mrer until they have slvsn REsPIRo REMEDIES thorough trial using the three Remedies as directed. The cost is but lltte the benefits and comforts received are large Send for tfreel sample and testimonials
 FRANK EMERSON tApothecary). Lawrence Mas.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Judge Stearns of the superior court has rendered judgment favorable to Frank w. Voy in the trespass and eiectment case. and MT. Coy is given possession of the property.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Charles McSheffery of Providence has been visiting his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Daniel McSheffery of South A street.
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John Schwenk and Joseph Schwenl of New York are at their home on the New London turnpike for the Christ mas recess.
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Lucian Beebe of Poughkeepsie. N. r., is at his home on the Scotland road over the holidays.
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Alonzo Luther of Hartford and John Luther of Springfield spent the Christi mas holidays at their home on Town street.
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Henry T. Frazier came from Bland ford. Mass, on Saturday to his home
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MT. and Mrs. Jonathan Smith of Hartford came on for the holidays to MT Smiths home, on Town street. Mrs. Smith will remain a week longer.
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MT. and Mrs. Lewis A. Tillinghast of Slater avenue were holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs Roy Taylor in New Haven.
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MORE PINKHAM
 CURES
Added to the Long List due to This Famous Remedy.

Camden, N.J.- '1t is with pleasure that I add my testimonial to your already long ist-hoping that it may induce others to avail themselves of
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First Congregational Church.

At the First Congregational church Sunday morning, because of the storm. only part of the choir were present and it was impossible to carry out the musical programme. In the sermon to
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George H. Young and family of Sla- ter avenue spent Christmas with rela- tives in Meriden.
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MT. and Mrs. Fred Roy, ST., of North B street have been entertaining MT. and Mrs. John Reeves of Eagle vile
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Albert Sterry of the Scotland road spent the day recently with his sister, Mrs. A. F. Davis, of Jewett City.
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Rev. and Mrs. Jerome Greer and their children of West Town street go today (Monday) to spend the week with Mrs. Greer's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Sears, of Brighton, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27
A Doubtful Expedient.

According to Shades Vermont Pa pers. which form the chief official rec ord of the early history of Vermont, it was customary when Vermont first set up government for herself to en- act laws for one year only-sort of try them on the dog as it were. Tn those days the legislature met every year. and sometimes held brief sessions in different parts. of the state twice in a year. Unless a law proved satisfac- tory enough so that it were re-enacted the second year it passed out of ex- istence. The plan had many advant- ages along with some apparent faults It would often be impossible to judge of the merits of any far reaching meas ure in one or two years. but were the period made long enough for fair test it might help in keeping the state law book down to a reasonable size.-Ben- nington Banner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-27

Miss Laura Kellogg of Ivoryton was the guest over Christmas of her aunt Mrs. George s. Beebe. Mrs. Beebe also entertained her brother and sister, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Gillette. of Dayville
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Mir. and Mrs. Richard Taylor of South Manchester spent Christmas with MT. and Mrs. George G. Grant.
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Mrs. Charles W. Grant of the Can terbury turnpike is improving after a weeks serious illness.
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The first sleigh seen In the village this year was that of A. E. Ravenelle of Baltic, who. with Mrs. Ravenelle. drove down Sunday morning.
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Fred Roy, Jr., returned Saturday from Providence. where he attended the funeral of relative.
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MT. and Mrs. Charles AbelI of Bozrah and their guest, MT. Summerer. of At tleboro, Mass, spent Christmas day with relatives in town.
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Michael Hanley of Fall River is vis- iting his sister, Mrs. Dennis c. Mur- phy of South A street.
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Plain Hill School Closes.

The Plain Hill school, Miss Natalie F. Allen of Town street teacher, closed on Friday morning for two weeks va cation.
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Mir and Mrs. Charles Durand of Plainfield have been visiting MT. and Mrs. Joseph Fontaine of Providence street.
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John w. Plant of New Bedford was the guest of Wilfrid Pollard of Prov idence street over Christmas.
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MT. and Mrs./James Morrow and son George of Union Hill, N. J., are holiday guests of MT. and Mrs. Walter s. Grant
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Harry E. Prentice of the Massachu- setts Institute of Technology is the guest of his mother Mrs. Charles w. Prentice of Slater avenue.
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MT. and Mrs. Peter Reeves of Willi- mantle have been visiting MT. and Mrs. Archie Molleur of. South A street.
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Local Laconics.

in Westerly Sunday night, by reason of sorm damage to outside equipment.
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HOTTIER

H. Jackel, cor. Market and Water Sta A complete line of the best Ales. Lager and Wines. specially bottled for fam- Fly use Delivery. Tel 1865.
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Personals.

MT. and Mrs. Clarence Frazier of New Haven are visiting their parents here.
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MT. and Mrs. Archibald H. Kyle of South A street entertained over Christmas MT. and Mrs. Archibald H. Kyle Jr., of East Putnam. and Mir. and Mrs. William E. Potter and daughter Helen of North Attleboro,
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Personals.

Miss Ida Segrist has been a visitor in Hartford for several days.
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Richard Dunse of Middletown and MT. and Mrs. James Dunse of Alta waugan were guests of relatives in Front street over Christmas.
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Fregeau, Xavier Marion. A1phonse Ma rion, Arsene Bessette, Azarias Bes- sette and Cleophas Martin.
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George Bruette of New Bedford has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Frank Lague.
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Victor Davis of Providence street has been a visitor in Providence.
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William and John Pickering of New Bedford have been visitors in town.
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
 Of Eastern Connecticut.
NORWICH FIRMS
AuTnMnnILE srATI

AUTOMOBILE STATION. s. J. Colt. Otis Street. Automobile and Bicycle Repairing. General Ma chine work. Jobbing. Phone
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Entertained Friends at House Warm.

Half a hundred guests adhered at an enjoyable house warming given Saturday evening by MT. and Mrs. Peter Field at the opening of their new home on the Lisbon road beyond the velvet mill. Members of the Ger mania Schuetzen Verein, Ladies' Rifle club and Maennerchor were present by especial invitation and they found MT and Mrs. Field a charming host and hostess. The evening was passed in pleasant social manner, Christi mas tree being an attractive feature.
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sons. Alfred and Leslie, and Mrs. H. Holt spent Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. N. S. Brown of Norwich/
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Tucker and daughter Dorothea of Brooklyn, N. r., were the guests Christmas of Mir. and Mrs. William Tucker.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stephen O'Hearn and daughters, Mary Rose and Ellen, and sons. Michael, Stephen and Christo- pher of Franklin, spent Christmas with Mrs. William McHale.
 Patrick J. McHale of Asbury Park, N. J.. is spending a few days at his home here.
 MT. and Mrs. William Brink, daugh- ter Grace and sons, Charles. and John, and Mrs. Charles Barber of Pleasant View farm. t
 MT. and Mrs. William Herrick en- tertained at dinner Christmas day Mir and Mrs. William Long. MT. and Mrs. Judson Miner and daughter Bertha, and MT. and Mrs. Orrin Naples of Boz rah.
 Martin Burns and daughter Mary and sons, William and Martin, Jr., were entertained Christmas by Mir and Mrs. John Burns of Bozrah.
 William F. McHale of Shelton is spending a few days at his home here.
 MT. and Mrs John Kilroy and Sybil kllroy speat Christmas with MT. ana Mrs. Skinner of Norwich Town.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Hamilton spent Christmas with their son. Warren Hamilton, of Wauwecus hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl D. Sevin spent Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. Irwin Hamilton of Norwich.
 Mrs. Sarah Schlough and daughter. Bertha Schlough, and son, George Schlough, of Waltham, Mass. Mir. and Mrs. William Jones, MT. and Mrs John Jones and MT. and Mrs. Evan Jones and son Edward of Waterbury were entertained Christmas by Ed ward Jones.
 Miss Alice M. Howe of Abingdon is spending the Christmas recess at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Herbert H. Howe.
 Miss Maud Lamoine and Charles Lamoine have returned from few days stay in Plainfield with their brother. Dominic Lamoine.
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BUILDING MATERIAL Peck. McWilliams & Co.,. 47-s5 West
 Main Street. Lime. Portland Gem ent. Pariod Roofing