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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15
GREAT RACES YESTERDAY were
WITNESSED BY MORE THAN 10000
= t+++++++++++++
Colorado Democrats Insurge.

r Denver, Colo, Sept. 10 =
r Minor places on the Democratic +
r state ticket will be filled today =
+ by the delegates to the state =
+ convention. +
+ Governor John Shafroth was =
r renominated on the first ballot +
r shortly after midnight, after +
I. bitter fight over the seating of =
r the Speer-Hughes delegation =
r from Denver. This delegation, r
r which opposed Shafroth, was =
r seated, but was unable to de- +
+ feat the governor for nomina- +
= ton. =
+ Robert e. Steel was renom- +
r mated for the state supreme +
+ bench. Congressman Edward =
+ T. Taylor, of the second district, =
+ was renominated. +
r A platform reaffirming the =
+ party's reform pledges was +
+ adopted. This was another =
r blow to the machine, which +
+ fought Shafroth's efforts to re- =
+ new this feature o fhis plat =
r form. The Denver delegation =
+ threatens a third party move =
r ment. =
+ =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15
TAFT Will NOT SEEK SECOND term
WILL Leave field To ROOSEVELT
Wyoming Is msurgent.

+ Rawlins, Wyo., Sept. 10 =
+ 1t is expected that the Wyom- :
I. ing Republican state convention =
+ today will develop a strong in =
r surgent movement throughout 4
+ the state. A bitetr fight over ,
+ platform measures has been =
r predicted. Insurgents claim =
+ they will control the convention :
r and that a progressive platform =
+ will be adopted. 1t is probable, =
r however, that the opposing fac =
r tions will compromise on plat +
+ form issues, with a result that =
r the platform, while practically 4
+ progressive, will tthe same :
r time partially endorse the ad 4
+ ministration. =
r The names of dozen men are I
+ proposed for the gubernatorial Z
+ nomination. 1t is believed that =
+ a dark horse will be put be- =
+ fore the convention sat the last =
+ moment. =
r Two-thirds of the delegates Z
r are uninstructed. =
= =
= T. 3 = = + 4. = 3 J. J. J. = + = 3
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15
is MAKING A
RED-HOT CAMPAIGN
LnNIrrp pnnas LnAsrp w1Rn. ]

Portland, Sept. 15.-Col. Hofer is
setting the pace here as a campaign
er. Besides the vigorous work done
today he will tonight, beginning at Z
o'clock, make four 10-inmute speech
es, and at 8:15 he will speak in the
Hawthorne Tabernacle. Every indi'
cation points to an immense crowd tc
hear him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15

election, something must be done
quickly.
The determination of the presi-
dent to deny patronage to progress
sive senators and representatives
which was reached early in his ad-
ministration has been one of the
causes for discomfort on the part of
the insurgents. According to the
insurgents, this move by the admin
istration was an effort to read them
out of the party, and after it be-
came known, the disputes between
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15
: + r +++##+#++++
Insurgents "stand Pat"

= Washington, Sept. 15.-The 1
r insurgents here are elated over /
4, the letter of President Taft re-
+ storing patronage to them. They 1
+ are frankly glad to get the pat 4
r ronage back. 1
+ 1t is predicted here that the I
p change on the part of the ad-
= ministration will not alter the /
= attitude of the insurgents. 1t I
y is believed that the over
4 whelming insurgent victories I
+ in Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, I
+ California and Washington 4
= have made it seem expedient to I
+ the administration political I
+ advisers to. drop the fight I
+ that they have waged on the I
+ progressives, and start get
+together" movement
+ I
+ + + + r + + 4 ++++ + + + + I
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15

the case this year. He carried camp
ers ticket No. n admitting him to
the grounds. In all probability the
remains will be shipped Immediately
to Medford for interment
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15
AUTO RACES MONDAY.

+ The automobile races adver-
= tised to take place at the Fair
+ Grounds Sunday have been
+ postponed until Monday. They
= will be run Monday afternoon,
+ and will be hOtly contested.
+
I. L = L 4 4 4 4 & d 4 b 8 3 4.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15
CHANGES HIS POS ION
ABOUT APPOINT ENTS TO
THE FEDERAL OFFICES

Writes to Standpat Congressman That He Will Follow the Old
Republican Custom of Appo ntng the Recommendation
of Senators and congressman, Regardless of insurgency
Thinks Roosevelt Is Planning to Run in 2-Regards
the CooneIS Activity SoTowfuIy, Not AngrIy
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15
Tomorrow Night

Tomorrow Night
Hon. Heny E MoGinn and Hon.
b. +. Mulkey will give the Assem-
blyites all they want. Be there.
(Paid advertisement }
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15
ALLEROAW WON Big PURSE
WITH SOLANO BOY SECOND
HAPPY DENTIST OUT or LUCK

The "JoIy Tooth Doctor Who Seemed to Have the Best of
the First Heat Got Streak of YeOW from Marshal
Getting in the Way---and Went Clean Out of tThe Other
Races Were Genuine Old ThrieTS, Where the Finishes
Brought the Grand Stand to Its Feet
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1910-09-15

fcontinued on Page 60
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
PENDLETON HILL
Holiday Visitors-Notes of Local n-
 terest.

Edward Maine was in Westerly re- gently.
 Harris Bordman of Lancaster. Pa is visiting at the Palmer homestead over the Christmas vacation
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer spent Sunday in Clarks Falls guests of Mir. and Mrs. Cassius Collins, De- cember 2j.
 Howard Amy of Westerly is at M O. ChaDman's for a. few days.
 Sarah T. Palmer, state supervisor of schools at Colchester, was a guest at the Palmer homestead over Christ mas.
 AIr. and Mrs. F. E. Coon and son Clark spent Monday in Ashaway as guests Of E--. and Mrs. Stephen Saun- ders
 George Palmer and family spent Sunday at Canonchet.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson has been entertaining Robert 5. Milner, Miss Elmira E. Thompson and Marion II. Whitaker of Boston.
 Mrs. NJ. Q. Chapman and daugptel RIllss spent December 27 is .Jewett City guests of Mrs. Hannah FLiscox.
 The Misses Elizabeth and Susan Cooke in Westerly spent their Christ mas vacation with their mother, Mrs. James M. Cook.
 Schools have closed in this section for the Christmas vacation.
 Joseph Hopkins and Russell Cooke were in Norwich last week.
 The Misses Winnifred and Christie Palmer of East Greenwich are at their home here for a short stay,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31

on Tuesday evening. The following programme was carried out, Superin- tendent Mrs. F. E. Bailey in charge. Mrs. Winfield Hanney presided at the organ: Opening chorus, The Merry Christmas Time, choir; scripture read ing and prayer by the pastor; song, Joy to the World, the young men's Bible~rlass: address of welcome. Miss Minnie Kingsley; recitatfons, A Christ mas Bell, Miss Alice Rix: At Christ mas Time, Miss RebeCca Siegel; When Christmas Comes. Miss Ida Schmuck- Ter: carol, Christmas Morning. choir; recitations, l Wish You a Merry Christmas. Arthur Kingsley: When l Awoke, Wellesley Hanney; A Little Secret, Miss Violet Rogers; Little Gretchen, Miss Susan Miner; dialogue, Just Like Papa, LeROy Bailey, Annie and Sarah Schmuckler; carol. With Songs of Hallelujah choir; recitations How to Keep Christmas. Clyde RiX; My Gift, Miss Ruth AuFray: class eN- ercise, Last Years Christmas Gifts, Buds of Promise; carol Peace, Sweet Peace choir; recitations Jolly old Santa Claus, Miss Catherine Hanney
 Christmas All the Year. Miss Dora SiegeI; dialogue. What Old Santa Brought. Miss Celia Rathbone Susan Miner Violet Rogers and Annie Schumacher: recitation, The Visit Of the Shepherds. Henry Few: song Shine On. choir: dialogue. Mother Goose and Her Children. Susan Miner. Violet Rogers Sarah Schumacher. Ie- Roy and Floyd Bailey, Charles Miner Lawrence Spencer and Alice Rix; reel tations, A Present for Mamma. Miss Annie Schumacher; The Christ is Born in You. Miss I<ittie Ray: solo and chorus. That Wonderful Night. Miss Ora SteTry and the chiir: recitation. Fanny Crosby's Christmas Letter to the Children, Miss Carrie Giles; read ing. The Grace of Giving. Mrs. Susie Rogers; song. Glory to God choir: recitation If I Should See Santa Claus, Floyd Bailey; dialogue Santa Claus Nap. MT Murray and school.
 Gifts were then distributed from large tree. Each one of the younger pupils received 9 book an orange and q box of candy while the teachers and members of the Bible class received pretty floral mottoeS with scripture texts. Candy and oranges were passed to everyone in the house Before and after the programme Albert Morgan entertained the company with pleasing selections on his phonograph
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
The Business and Social Life of Every Town and
 Settlement Reflected in These Columns.
MAN
Choir Boys Hold SociaI-Visitors and
 Visiting.

Forty-seven choir boys, members of St. Mary's church of New London, were entertained at the Knickerbocller hotel Tuesday evening by w. G. Phy- all. Games were played and dancing enjoyed. The party returned to their homes in New London by a special car, leaving here at II D. m.
 C. H. Cone has a force oe men at work on Dodge pond cutting ice and running it into the icehouses.
 w. l.. Driscoll of Waterford was a caller here Wednesday.
 Capt. Charles NJ. Raymond of Baby lon, L. l.. has been visiting friends in the village for a few days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Matthew ConlIlin of Stafford were visitors in the village this week.
 Edmund E. Smith of New Haven spent the holiday with his mother and sister in Main street
 Alr. and Mrs. H. (. Burdick retuned Tuesday afternoon from New London where they visited over the holidays.
 Mrs Norma Rockford and daughter Helen are spending the holidays in Boston.
 Joseph w. Hill has returned from visit to Hartford.
 Homer Dorman has returned to Hartford after spending the holidays here.
 Mrs John D. Avery of North Ston- ington has been visiting selatives here.
 Frank Dart has returned to New Haven.
 J. E. Becl1with, George Coulter and George Kirk are moving the grand stand from the camp ground
 Frank Aston of AIiddletown was recent visitor in Mantle and Pine Grove
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING FIELD
SALEM
Social Affairs of the Week-Congrega .
 tonaI Christmas Festival.

Rev. and Mrs. CogsWell entertained the singers of the church two evenings during the week.
 Miss Eva M. Standish is spend ing the. holidays at the home of her par ents in Westchester.
 MT. Baker has gone to his home in Pomtret Landing.
 Misses Ruth and Iveagh Sterry are spending the Christmas holidays at their home in town
 Mir. and Mrs. William Maynard spent Christmas at the home of Mr. May nard's parents Mir. and Mrs. Henry Maynard of North Plain.
 MT. and Mrs. James Lane spent Christmas at the home of Mrs. Lanes parents in New London.
 MT. and Mrs Gilbert Murray spent Monday at the home of Mrs. Murray's parents in Franklin.
 The Misses Sterry entertained a few friends Wednesday evening. The mak- ing of candy occupied the attentioA of the young people during the early evening, after which games were played.
 Miss Harriet Lane is spending a two weeks vacation with her parents in town.
 of Colchester and Mir. Rays family Of town.
 Mrs Edith Chadwick and son Fred erick have returned after a visit with Mrs. Chadwicks sister, Mrs. Gertrude Harris, of Norwich.
 Miss Kittie Ray spent the greater part of last week with her aunt, Ivy $. Bailey.
 Christmas Concert.
 The Christmas concert of the Con gregational Sunday school was given
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
LEDYARD
Surprise Visit and Gifts for, Mir. ard Mrs. Charles Babcock-SociaI Pleas ures of Holiday Season.

A party of about thirty five gathered at the residence of MT. and Mrs Charles Babcoc1 on Friday evening and gave them a surprise. Nearly all were members of the Baraca and Philathea clubs. MT. and Mrs. Bab- proved good entertainers and all en- joyed the evening. The young mems club gave them a, set of silver spoons. The young ladies' club presented a set of silver knives and forks, and the Grange gave two silver spoons. They received many individual presents De- sides.
 Personal Items.
 Mrs. Thomas P. Norman left TIlssaxs- day for a visit with her daughter Mrs. Harry Myers of Toledo. Ohio
 Theodore Taylor, who is an auto mobile maker of Springfield Mass, spent Christmas with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. D. D. Taylor of this place.
 Miss Nellie and Miss Florence Geer went to Hartford Thursday, where they will be over-Sunday guests of Selden Geer, ST.
 Alton of Gales Ferry are guests of Mrs. Chasie Geer.
 Auto Ran Into Wagon
 Mrs. Isaac Chapman, who was thrown out of her team on Sunday. while going to church, and severely cut about the head, is improving Both MT. and Mrs. Chapman were thrown out. An automobile, running into them wrecked the wagon
 Christmas Party.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles $. Hewitt had very pleasant Christmas on Mon day: besides the members of the fam fly present were MT. and Mrs. Chaun- cey B. Woodworth. Miss Abbie Wood worth and George Dolbeare of Nor wich, Mir. and Mrs. Walter Frazier of Westerly, Miss Bessie Gallup Of Hart ford, Mir. and Mrs. Calvin Hewitt, Mir. and Mrs. Alfred J. Clark, and Mir. and Mrs. Joseph A. Clark.
 MT. and Mrs. Shubael Holmes. Mrs. Nellie Main and Ernest Main of Pres ton City spent Christmas with MT. and Mrs. $. E. Holdridge
 MT. and Mrs. William Cromwell and son Louis of. DodgevilIe. N. Y, spent Christmas with Mrs. Cromwelrs moth CT Mrs. Sarah H. Main, at Lantern Hill. Mir. Cromwell has returned home but Mrs. Cromwell and son will re- main a few days
 Dogs lnjure Sheep.
 Dogs got into Judge Russell Gallup's sheep on Friday and injured a mum ber
 Mir. and Mrs. George spinl1s of Mys- tic spent Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. William I. Allyn.
 Everett Gallup. who has been in Williams Memorial hospital, New Lon don. for the past three weeks, re- turned home Thursday, much i'm proved
 F. Cutler Gray of Storrs college is spending Christmas vacation at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Daniel E. Gray.
 Miss Marion Gallup of West Ha- ven is spending her Christmas vaca- tinn with her 19PpntS Mir and Mrs Russel Gallup
 Mrs Adam Larrabee of Windhana spent Sunday with her father, Dwight Gallup.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES

 day with appropriate exercises and Christmas gifts from their teacher, Miss Myra Moffitt.
 Election of Officers.
 The c. K. society held their semi- annual business meeting Sunday even- ing. They elected the following off, cers: Everett Payson, president; Ray mond M9fitt. vice president; B. w. Gurley, secretary and treasurer; chair man of prayer meeting committee, O.. w. Gurley; lookout committee, Ever cit Payson; Sunday school committee, Raymond Mofitt: social committee, Mrs. w. w. Palmer; music committee, Mrs Wallace Palmer: floral commit tee. Mrs. Horace Foote.
 The annual church business meet ing will be held Saturday evening at John ClarlIes.
 The Christmas entertainment was held ill the church Monday evening" It consisted of recitations and choir mu- sic and a Christmas tree loaded with presents. There was a large attend ance. Mrs. Wallace Palmer presided at the organ.
 Harold Harvey of Burlington Vt, medical college is home for the holi- days.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31

place of the usual Epworth league ser vice.
 Rev. C. Wilson Harrison and Miss Daisy GottschalIl gave the readings of the cantata and the solo parts were rendered by Miss Kate B. COlVer, Miss Grace Chapman. Courtland E. Colver and Alfred NJ. Voorhees,. Duets were given by Messrs. Noorhees and ColVer and Miss Chapman and Mrs. Eugene LaFontaine. with a trio by the Messrs. Voorhees,, Colyer and Satterlee.
 Lieut.. SatterIee Goes to Boston.
 Lieut.. Charles Satterlee of the U. S- revenue cutter service, who arrived on Friday from. Alaska for a visit with his parents, MT and Mrs. Charles A. Satterlee. over the holiday, left on Tuesday morning to assume/his new duties in Boston as inspector of life saving stations on the coast of Maine and Massachusetts.
 Mrs. William Brooks of Hartford was q caller here last week
 Mir. and Mrs. Bennett of New York were guests for a few days over the holidays of Mrs. Bennetts mother, Mrs. Mary StillweI.
 Mrs. Frederick Richards returned to Norwich Thursday from few days visit with relatives in the village.
 Pleasure for Pupils.
 scho9ls closed Friday for the - MI 10 lii4do NSttdttOIl At the NilidSC C school, taught by Miss Maude A. Hauck Of Norwich and the Lester dis trict school, taught by Thomas Lath- am. the children enjoyed Christmas trees, and at the Stoddard district school taught by Miss Gpce Chap man, the distribution of Christmas gifts was made through a pOstoffice arranged for the exercises
 Rev. and Mrs. C. Wilson Harrison and Sister Emma Harrison were en- tertained by Mrs J. M. Sweet on Christmas day.
 Book Social.
 Many unique ideas were carried out in the representa- ton of the title of books and characters at the book so- cial given by the Epworth league on Tuesday evening al the NJ. F. church. Prizes were awarded for the best rep reseutations to Irving HlIrlbutt, Gro yer NorcrOSs. Miss Florence Hurlbutt and Mrs. Charles Unger.
 Moves Smith of New London was the guest of his parents Alr. and Mrs. Latham smith, over the holiday.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Satterlee re turned Monday evening to North Ha- ven, having been the guests of MT. and Mrs. C. A. Satterlee over the hoIi- day.
 Christmas Dinner Party.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry w. Hurlbutt en- tefta1neG a large party or relatives on Monday. Among the out of town guests. were Mrs. Hurlbutts brother, R. H. Perkins and family of New Lon don, and the Misses Hurlbutt of New York city
 Monett Lawson returned to his du- ties in Jersey City Monday evening. after spending the holidays with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. George F. Law Solt
 Mir and Mrs. Thomas Latham were guests on Monday of Afr. and Mrs. Charles Latham in Mantle
 Miss Alice Hurlbutt returned to New York Monday evening having been the guest Of her mother Mrs. Lu- cy durlbutt. over Sunday and Mon- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
GOSHEN
Family Reunion-Christmas Festival
 at Goshen Church.


 There was a family reunion at the home of w. T. Curry, December 25. Among the number was MT. Curry's eldest son, w. c. Curry, and Miss Re becca Curry of Springfield, also MT. Simpson and son. Raymond Simpson, from the same city.
 At the Church.
 There were interesting services at the Goshen church Sunday The Birth of Our Saviour, and O Little Town of Bethlehem were the two anthems ren- dered by the choir at the morning ser vice. Glory to God in the Highest and on earth peace. good will toward men. Luke 2-14, was the text used by the pastor.
 Christmas Concert.
 The Christmas concert by the Sun- day school in the afternoon was well rendered and all joined heartily in the singing Following was the pro gramme:
 Organ voluntary; pfayer by pastor singing, Through the Wide Earth Ringing by school: The Christmas Bells Gan original poem), read by !. A. Randall; song, The Herald Angels Song, by members of Miss Annie Gil lette's class; recitations, The Snow Shovelers, by Willie Geer and Ralph Hinckley; carol by school, Hail the Messiah: recitation by Alice Rodmap, The Wonderful Story; recita ton, Christmas Is Coming, by Arthur Ran dall; singing, Slumber Song, by George Mahoney and Arthur Randall; recita- ton, On Bethlehem Hills, by Herbert Granger: singing, No Room Was There at the Inn, by five girls; responsive Scripture reading; motion song, Christmas Bells. by Miss Annie Gil lette's class recitation, Hail. Christ mas Dawn, by Ethel Randall; duet, Sweet Bells of Christmas. by the Miss es York: recitation, Christmas Joy, by Bessie Randall; recitation, The Beautiful Story, by three girls; an them by choir, Glory to God; recitsL- ton. Christmas Carol, by Eva Letan- der: carol Day of Gladness, by school; reading, The Homeless Poor, by Mary E. Waterman; closing song, The An gels Song, by school; benediction.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
CLARK'S. FALLS
Public School and Sunday Schoc,
 Unite for Christmas Exercises.

The public school and the Sunday school of this village united in Christmas festivities. Miss Carrie Nj. Wheeler was musician and Rufus Nal lalieu. superintendent of the Sunday school, conducted the exercises First on the programme was singing the Doxolosy by all and repeating the Lords Prayer in concert. The reel tations were fine; the wreath drill was most beautiful: then the c hildren marched and sang to music by their teacher, Miss Carrie NJ. Wheeler. A quartette, Mrs. MallaIfeu, alto; MT. Mallalieu tenor; Charles Allen, basso, and Mrs. Allen, soprano. sang Christ mas hymns. Mrs. Mallalieu sang a solo that was much appreciated Su- peFintendent Mallalieu spoke briefly, saying that the gifts on the Christmas tree were symbols of the Sgreat gift of our Lord Jesus Christ.
 Miss Nora Maine and her sister, Myrdeu, were guests of their cousin. Myrdell Taylor in New London over Christmas.
 AIr. and Mrs. Horace F. Palmer and son Frank were guests of George w. BurdiclI and family Sunday.
 AIr. and Mrs. John Perry entertain ed Nlr. and Mrs. Mallory Maine on Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
LAUREL GLEN
Family Gathering at James Maine's-
 Foxes Shot by Local Hunters.

Rev. William Quayle preached in the Laurel Glen chapel last Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. James Maine enter tained their children and grandchild- ren over Christmas and had a tree for them.
 MT. and Mrs Nathan T. Maine spent the Christmas holiday with their sons, N Frank and Clifford Maine in Paw tllcket R. |.
 Somebody's dog killed a fine sheep for W L. Maine Wedz esday morning,
 Since the snow came . number If foxes have been killed by hunters in this section 0f tue town.
 MT and Mrs. Joseph C4irard began housekeeping last week in 2. tenement over the store and post office in Laurel Glen.
 Miss Maud Thomnson of pendleton Hill closed T successful term of school in this district last Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
HAMBURG
Harris Chapman Wedding-Mrs. Alice
 Daniels Death.


 Daniels Death.
 Among the pupils home from school are Mabel Walsh from New London, Reginald Lord from Sufield, Ada Harding from Kingston Mabel Martin from Saybrook. Violet Olson from Deep River. Tessie Harding from Norwich, Clayton BarrOws from Clinton, John Ely from Suf1eld.
 Harris Chapman Marriage. Frank Harris and Miss Elizabeth Chapman of old Lyme were married Christmas day. MT. Harris is en- plOyed on the Shore Line trolley. Mr. and Mrs. Apgar are visiting their daughter, Mrs Willard Ander- son.
 Death of Mrs. Daniels. News was received Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Alice Daniels in Niantjc at the home of her daughter Mrs. Benjamin Banning. She leaves a daughter. Mrs. Charles Tower in Hamburg, and a son, Daniel Daniels of Waterbury, also a sister, Mrs. An jenette Ely. of CenterbrOok. George Clark shot a fox last Tues day
 The Christmas ball at the public hall was not very largely attended, but all had q fine time.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-12-31
LIBERTY HILL
Christmas Exercises at SchooI-C. E.
 Society Elects OfFicers-Notes.

The school in district No. 1, at ViIl- age Hill, Mrs. Peckham. teacher, closed the fall term on Friday. December 23 with an entertainment consisting of Christmas songs ,recitations and dia = logues. About 2j visitors were pres ent to enjoy the programme The children were then delighted with a Christmas tree. with many gifts for both the teacher and inc 27 pupils
 Miss Bertha Goodrich of New York and Charles Goodrich or Hartford spent the holiday with their aunts the Misses Goodrich.
 Winthrop Dav1n Of Hartford was in town for tlf@ holiday.
 AIl and Mrs. James Stephens ant Miss Christine Watson of Springfield, Mass spent the week end with Mir. and Mrs. w. \. Watson.
 MT and Mrs. Legrand Chappell re- turned rom Waterford where dhcv enjoyed Christmas. accompanied by Mrs. Chappcll,s mother.
 Ths Liberty Hill school closed Fri