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Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Michael EIafey, district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Elks. will come to Putnam from Hartford this CTuesday evening to confer degree on class of 16 in Putnam lodge, which is in a flourishing condition, and has the finest quarters in the city. The initi- ation will be followed by a social ses sion.
 There lave been no developments to show who is responsible for the break at Geesen's market
 Christmas Tree at Adventist Church.
 A Christmas tree for members of the Adven ist church was arranged Monday evening at the parsonage on Florence street. nd those who attend = ed had an enjoyable evening.
 Train Delayed by Slight Accident.
 The 4.02 train got out of Putnam about three quarters uC an hour fate Christmas afternoon, an accident of a minor nature diSaD.iug the locomotive before it reached Putnam, where it was replaced by the one kept here for emergency calls.
 No Arrests During Two Days.
 There were no arrests in Putnam during the holiday period beginning Saturday and ending Monday night There was much quiet merryTnaking, but an absolute absence of disorder.
 I. o. o. F. installation.
 Officers of Israel Putnam lodge, l. O. O. F., will be elected for the en- suing term at the meeting to be held this CTuesoay) evening. A lunch will be served.
 Oxfcrd Wins, 1s-13.
 Oxford won a fast and somewhat IS to. IS, in Hammond hall Christmas afternoon. There was d large crowd representative of nearly all the towns along the trolley line.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
JubiIant Music at St. Mary's.
PEACE ON EARTH.
Quiet and Orderly Holiday Bore Out Message of the AnseI-SociaI Side of the Day.

Christmas day was an unusually quiet holiday in Willimantic, being ob- served chiefly with happy and pleas ant family reunions and gatherings. The Quietness of the central part of the usually busy city was like the Sabhath and no demonstration Oc- cured to mar the serene joy and con tentment that the holiday brought.
 The police authorities were not called upon to quell any of the bois- terous holiday Cele brations that gen erally mark this season of the year. Chief Richmond said: Tt was a pleas ant and quiet Christmas with nothing to sPoil the full enjoyment Of the holiday Both picture theaters play ed to crowded houses afternoon and evening The Mutt and Jeff hop in Washburn haI. Christmas afternoon proved a fine attraction for large number of the younger set. Music was Furnished by Helmold's orchestra
 In the evening the social and dance given in A. E. $. hall under the aus plces or tte society bearing this name, was also largely attended and greatly enjoyed. Royces orchestra played
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Try This Famous PinGx
 Pint of Cough Syrup"
A Family Supply for soc, Saving s2- The Surest, Quickest Remedy You
 Ever Used or Money Refunded.

4 cough remedy that saves you $2, and is guaranteed to give quicker, better re- suits than anything else. is surely worth trying. And one trial will show you why Pinex is used in more homes in the U- &. and Canada than any other cough remedy.
 You will be pleasantly surprised by the way 1t takes right hold of e cough, giving almost Instant relief. It will usually stop the most obstinate, deep-seated cough in 24 hours, and is unequalled for prompt results in whooping cough.
 A 50-cent bottle of Pinex, when mixed pint of the best cough remedy ever used tons in package.
 willingly. Stimulates the appetite and is Splendid for croup. hoarseness. asthma, bronchitis and other throat troubles. and q highly successful remedy for incipient lung troubles.
 Firsx Is a special and highly concen- trated compound of Norway White Pine extract, rich In gnaiacol and other natu- ral healing pine clements. Simply mix with sugar syrup or strained honey, in pint bottle, and 1t Is ready for use.
 Pfnex has often been initiated. but never successfully, for nothing else will produce the same results The genuine iH guaranteed ts give absolute satisfaction money refunded. Certificate of guar antee is wrapped in each package. Your druggist has Piner or win gladly get It for you. If not. send to Ths Finer Go, Fit Wayne. Ind
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
To Be Heard Thursday Evening at s.
 of V. Campfire.

Following is the list of speakers that will he heard at the important camp fire arranged to be held fin odd Eel lows hall Thursday evening under the auspices of Camp George w. Child, Sons of Veterans: Richard J. CutbiII, South Norwaik, department commander G. A. R.; Alvin O. Fair banks, Norwich, division commander, Sons of Veterans; John E. Gilman, Boston, past commander in chief Of the G. A. R.; Mrs. Harriet J. Bodge Hartford, past national president of the W. R. C.; Judge Ralph N. Grant Hartford, past division commander, Sons of Veterans; Mrs. Julia Newton, Central Village, department president of the Ladies of the q. A. R.: Judge Alfred B. Beers, Bridgeport, past ju- nior vice commander in chief of the G. A. R.
 Aside from the above, all prominent there will Ee several other nota blc members of these orders present, as well as a large gathering representa- tive of G. A. R. posts, w. R. c. corps, $. of V. camps, and Ladies of the G. A. R. circles in all the surrounding towns
 The programme arranged calls for ing the organizations interested here with the invited guests at the Putnam inn at 6.30, when supper will be served.
 At o'clock q class of twenty ore more candidates will be initiated in George ". Child camp in Odd Fellows hall, this being open to members of the c. A. R. and s. of V. only.
 At s o'clock in the parlors of the hall there is to be a reception to the guests. followed at S.30 by the camp fire. al which the speakers will be heard.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Christmas shows at the Bradley thea ter, which was crowded at all of the four performances given. This won derful girl born in Boston, April 16, 1895, is the girl who attracted such marked attention by making the ex- trenlely. difficult Boston light and New Hork-ccney Island swims
 Her theatrical act consists of sn interesting exhibition of aquatic capa- Dilities. A monster tank over which mirrors are set a. the hack is pro- yided for Miss Rose to operate in; at one end of the tank are positions. el. ; vated, from which she does her pret- tiiy executed diving stunts.
 This girl of the waves showed many hundreds of Putnam people some amazing samples of her ability and was thoroughly enjoyed by all of them, they making allowances for the linn itations placed by the tank. Mis& Rose
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
MILLENNIAL BOROUGH.
Not an Arrest in the Past Three Days
 Easy Holiday for Police.

No one in Danielson was so unfor- tCnate or so unWise as to conduct him self in way during the advent and passage of the great holiday as to cause his falling into the hands of the Police- Vacant cells were the rule at the police station during Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The police had absolutely no difficulties to contend with during the three day period, a fact that was wholly pleasing to them.
 Drank Christmas Toast at Noon.
 As is their annual custom. members of Columbian commandery, Knights TempIar of Norwich who are resident in Danielson and the nearby towns, No Is. F. and A. M, Christmas at noon to propose the time-honored toast giv- CT yearly at the hour mentioned.
 Ideal Holiday Weather.
 April-Iike weather was a contribut- ing factor in swelling to larger propor- tions Monday the attendance at the many and various church and public affairs arranged to mark the passage of the holiday. The Christmas tree exercises were conducted with no little weather; at the theaters there was large and happy audiences giving evil dence of thoroughly enjoying ''- spe- cial bills arranged.
 No Move by Commissioners.
 Up to noon Monday the county com missioners had arrived at no decision to what action they would take relative to the licenses granted the Central house and to Amadee Bernier. The commissioners granted the licenses in good faith, and the men who re- ceived them paid over their money in the same spirit; but these facts do not alter nor remove the legal technicali- ties that have developed in connection with the issuing of them.
 Holiday Home-Comers.
 Wallace Paine of Providence was with his parents. MT. and Mrs. John A Paine, Christmas
 Herbert Nef of Providence, formerly of Danfelsen. was at his home here Monday
 NIT. and Mrs. W. I. Bullard enter tained over the holiday MT Bullard's mother. Mrs. Mary E. Bullard, and his brother. George E. BuIIard both of Wa1tham-
 Miss Kathleen Burns. Hartford, John Burns, Webster. Robert Burns, Stam- fcrd, and Mark Burns, Webster, were with their parents, MT. and Mrs. John Burns, Mechanic street, for Christmas.
 William McDermott, New York, Hen ry McDermott, Woonsocket, Thomas McDermott, Putnam. were with their mother, Mrs. Michael McDermott, High street, for the holiday.
 Archie Ennis of Whitinsville, former ly of Danielson, was here to spend Christmas with relatives.
 Walter Hoyle of Worcester was with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Lafayette Hoyle for Christmas.
 Torrance Brennan of Pascoag spent the holiday at his home in town.
 Michael Sullivan of Providence spent Sunday and Monday at his home in DanielsoE.
 On Christmas Outing.
 Dr. and Mrs w H. Judson spent Christmas in Worcester, guests of MT and Mrs. Clarence D. Young.
 Mrs C. E.. Taynton, Miss Tayntor, Charles and Harold Tayntor are spend ing the holidays with Mrs Tayntor's mother, Mrs. Samuel Hutchins
 Mir. and Mrs. George Ingalls, of Nor wich spent Sunday with Mrs. William Ingalls,.
 MT. and Mrs. D. Fred Kenworthy were guests of New London relatives over the holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

flense evergreen star was in the center Of the ceiling and red and green paper streamers ran to the corners of the room. Wreaths and ropes of ever green were about the platform. The following programme was used; Sing ing, choir; prayer, Rev. G. D. Stanley; recita tions, Fornetta Robertson, Har- riet McCluggage, Jessie Hewittson; solo, Ruth Robertson; recitations, Ev- erett McCluggage; An old Carol, Dan iel Carpenter; dialogue, Edith Howe, Bertha Davis; recitation, My Gifts to Jesus. Mildred McCluggage; song choir; recitations, Christine Burdick, Robert Stanley; My New Mittens, Ev erett Thornton; dialogue, George Da- wis, Frank Stanley. George Robertson; Eurdick; singing. choir: recitations, Marion,s Dream. Martha Davis; Ed ward Thornton, Nellie Fields; duet, Annie Davis, Elizabeth McCluggage; recitation. Isabelle Robertson; exercise. Ruth Robertson, Thelma Wing, Mill ored McCluggage, Verna Robertson, Florence Mclaughlin; recitations, by Alice Smith, Anthony Fields, Verna Robertson, Daniel Carpenter. Irving Thornton
 After singing by the choir, Clarence Jeffers as Santa Claus appeared and helped dispose of the presents on the tree The committees at both churches were the same as appointed.
 Christmas Visit to Commandery.
 Arthur NJ. Brown. T. B. Keen, R. G. Guy, J. Ii. Lee and T. E. Lee attend ed the festivities at Columbian com mandery, No. l. at the Masonic temple at noon on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
HOLIDAY DANCE
Eni able Affair Given Under Auspices
 of the Grex Club.

The holiday dance given in town hall Christmas evening under the aus picas of the GreX club proved an en joNable event tor the clubs members and friends and was attended by about fifty couples.
 Prev ioGs to the dance programme of twenty numbers, HelmOId'S orchestra gave a. short but pleasing concert
 Among those present were a num- Der of young women and mon stu dents home from schools and colleges for the holidays and several out of town guests Refreshments were served at intermission py a local caterer. This committee arranged the affair: Guy E. Richmond, chairman, Robert Hig- gins and Maurice WalIen.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
JEWEu CITY
Santa Claus Fills Engagement at Con certs in Methodist and Baptist Churches - Borough Members at Christmas Observance of Columbia n Conmandery.

The Christmas concerts at the Bap- list and Methodist churches were well ettenGed. The choir loft rail in the Baptist church was completely covered In evergreen and red berries and the organ was decorated in the same with small red bells Ropes of evergreen and bells were trained over the choir loft. A fireplace surrounded by fir trees was OF one side of the platform and a large Christmas tree on the other. The fol- lowing programme was announced by Supt. Byron C. Willcox: Song by chor- us, Glory In the Highest; responsive scripture reading; prayer by pastor solo. The Angel Choirs, Miss Alice Me Broome; address of welcome. Earle Palmer: song by chorus, Ring, Ring. Ye Bells; exercise Merry Christmas, by five of infant class Vera Me cBroome. Verna Tarbox, Madd Kanahan. Morton Brown and Kirk Wilcox: exercise, The Song. the Star. the Name. by Mrs D. l. Phillips class; duet Shine Out, O Beautiful Star. by Misses Evelyn and Emma Gardner; recitation. They Fol- lowed the Star. by Alice Gilbert: read ing, Parable Of the Christmas Stock ing. by Rosa Wilcox; solo. Jesus Was tations. Making Merry Christmas. Helen Phillips; Some Christmas Ad- vice. Charles Irving Babcock; song by chorus, Long Ago: exercise Christmas Candles, by Doris Myott Tyler Gilbert Leonard McBroome, Francis Brown Charley Perkins, Walter Gray; solo, Rocking. Rocking. by Isabelle Button recitations, Good Will Band, by Royal Babcock; Christmas Gift, by Kath- leen Dearnley: song by chorus Three Wise Men: recitations Keeping Aunty's Secret. by Alice Armstrong: recitation and song. Holes in Our Stockings, by Richmond Gardner, Ty- Ter Gilbert. Leonard McBroome Fran els Brown and Charley Perkins: reef tations. A Substitute, by Ellen Will cox. A Telephone Message, by Eliza beth Armstrong: song Waiting for Santa, Isabelle Button, Doris Myott Ruth Davis and Jennie May Miner
 At the close of the song sleigh bells V ere heard and to the deiieht of the children Santa Claus appeared through the fireplace with many puffs and groans. having come directly down the chimney. Charles P. Gardner was the Santa Claus and he helped distribute the presents from the tree
 At the Methodist Church.
 The decorations at the Methodist chaIrnh ware vary sffacIivA- An ina-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
SHOOTING AFFRAY IN CHAPLIN.
Elected Italian Responds With Shots from Revoiver-EscaPes in Woods

Sunday afternoon George and Frank ContaIe. French Cana dian woodchop
 pers invited Alonzo Valentine to their shanty on Bear Hill. Chaplin. where whislxey and cider were freely dis
 pensed. An argument arose and as a result the visitor was ejected. He re-
 turned later and opened fire on the shanty, emptying nine shots from a re- volver therein. The Contale brothers had no firearms and barricaded them
 selves inside. After nightfall their sailant left Complaint was made to Grand Juror George W. Ide, who is sued a warrant charging assault with attempt to murder. This was placed fin tho hands of Constable Russ. who with deputies went to the scene on
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Personals.

 J. J. Johnson of New Britain, for merly Of this city, is visiting friends in town Thomas Moran of Maine is the guest of his brother, Maurice Moran of Val ley street.
 John P. Curry of Bridgeport was the guest of relatives in town for Christmas.
 Dr. Daniel DGnahue of Waterbury visited relatives in Brook street on Christmas
 James Goory of New York state spent Christmas with his mother on Park street
 William and Edward Vanderman of Hartford spent the holiday with rela- tives in town
 Miss Edith Piersen of Norwich is a guest of Miss Eleanor EiIlhouse of Church street.
 Dr. Frank OLoughIin of New Ha- ven visited relatives and friends in town Christmas.
 MT. and Mrs. John W. Riley and child of Jackson street spent Christ mas with relatives in Waterbury.
 pr. Daniel Sullivan of Brooklyn, N. his father, Michael Sullivan of Chap man street.
 Misses Minnie and Margaret Cava- naugL of Colchester spent Christmas with their sister. Mrs. NJ. E. Sullivan of Ash avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. George D. Snow and daughter. Miss Ruth EveIine, spent Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. s. C. Chapman of Chaplin.
 Miss Grace A Wood of Berkeley, Cal, and Miss Jessie NJ. Baldwin are spending the holidays at J. B. Bald wins on Prospect street.
 MT. and Mrs. William Twomey of Lynn, Mass. spent Christmas at the home of the formers mother, Mrs. Ellen Twopey of Jackson street.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
FOUR KRIS KRINeLEs
In Autos to Garry Christmas Gifts to Young and Old Wherever Needed.

The First Congregational church's up to date Santa Clauses riding in four different automobiles, carried presents To a large number of youngsters throughout the city Christmas nom ing and left bright rays of good cheer wherever they stopped. Creed was not a factor in the distribution of the ar ticles of clothing, eatables or toys, as Catholic, Protestant, Jew and Gentle fared alike. The innovation was an effort to carry joy to some who might perhaps not share so well in the pleas ures of the day had it not been at tempt ed The autos were conspicuous all over the city and town on their mission of good will
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
NATcHAue LODGE ELECTS.
Knights of Pythias Choose Staff ct
 Officers for Coming Year.

Natchaug lodge. No. 22. K of F., at it's annual meeting Monday evening elected these officers for the ensuing year: G. C., William H. Bowman; w. C., George w. Ide; prelate, John E Trickett: master at arms Charles E. Beebe; keeper of records and seal, L. Leo Thompson; master of finance, Charles H. Bass; master of the ex- chequer Frank P. F'enton; master of work, John N. Williams; I. G., Elmer E. Carpenter; O. G., Arthur Johnson; representative to grand lodge for two years. Carl Picknell; alternate, Henry F Meyerhardt; janitor, John N- Will liams; musician, Kirk Wallen; tr1s tee, John E. Trickett-
 The installation will be held next Monday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
HOW'S THISs

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarh that can not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
 F. J. CH ENEY X CO, Toledo. O.
 We, the undersign ed, have known F. ;. Cheney for the last 15 years. ana be- lieve him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligation made by his firm.
 WALDING. kINNAN & MARVIN
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
 Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter rally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system TeStim onia1s sent free Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Adept a
 Plan

A definite plan is the foundation Of success in saving.
 It doesn't make much differ ence what the plan of saving IS, so long as it's systematic. Some people never spend the d;--es they get-tiey TT con venle-+ ---a- bank.
 Some men shave themselves and drop into the bank the money they would have to pay the bar Der. Others walk to the office and save the carfare.
 You can select any plan which suits you. Regularity in your saving is the essential thing.
 One dollar opens an account and starts your savings earning interest. BEGIN NOW.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
"Rast on EarthN

This is the verdict of R. J. Howell, Tracy, O.. who bought Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his wife. Her case was tho worst 1 have ever seen and looked like a sure case of con- sumption. Her lungs were sore and she coughed almost necessarily and her voice was hoarse and weak FoIey's Honey and Tar Compound brought re lief at once, and less than three bot ties effected a complete cure" Lee & OsUOOd
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Made Good Scores

Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton, Will jam R. Harrington ard Dr. E. F. Tie sing, all members of the Willimantic sharpshooters' club. took a trip to the rifle Ianse on the Lake Wangumbaus reservation, near South Coventry on Monday afternoon, and tried out a couple of Few rifles Some fine scores at -ong and short range resulted, but as the clubs scorer, Robert O. Snow. was net present, the records could not be incorporated in the clubs official files, that only contain the authentic achieX Xemenrs of the members in ac- tual competition. A stated shoot will be scheduled before long and all mem bers, about fifteen in number. Will get an equal chance for the trophy
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Cured In His Own Home Town.

NORWICH, CONN. Louis Frazier. 4 Market St, tells the way for his fellow townsmen to be cured of kidney and bladder ailments, as he himself was cured. T have been subject to backaches, due to kidney trouble, for a long time Hearing of Foley Kidney Pills. I began taking them, and they gave me relief at once 1 can rece- mend them to auycne. both as great cure and a sure preventive of kidney trouble Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
WILLIMANTIc
What Is Goino On Tsn;,b+
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Willimantic Lodge, Ne, 12o. A B. S. w IT. V. o
 Thread City Tent, No g. K. of M s. M. Opera House. Scenic Temple
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Sudden Ending of Joy Ride.

Walter B. Watrous of 127 Pleasant street, While out pleasure riding in his automobile Christmas day. met with a slight mishap. As he was driving slowly through Lewiston ave- nue, and turning the corner into Oak street. the left forward wheel snapped or. letting the machine down to the ground. No injury was done the oc- cupants of the little car. MT Watrous secured a truckman and at 215 o'clock had the car lowed down into the city and to a garage for repairs
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Ends Winter,s rrouhI...

To many, winter is a season of trouble. The frost-bitten toes and fingers, chapped hands and lips chii- plains, cold-sores, red and rough skins prove this. But such troubles fly be- fore BuckIens Arnica Salve. \ trial cOnvinces. Greatest healer of Burns BoiIs. Piles, Cuts. Sores, Bruises Ec- zema and Sprains. Only 25c at Lee & OsgOod Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money If it fails to cure. k. w. GROVES sigma ture is on each box. 2sc.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
PUTNAM

Elks' Visitation from Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler-Oxford Wins Bas- ketbalI Game-Noted Speakers to Be Heard at s. of V. Campfire.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Holiday Guest.

Wallineford.-Th handsome sum oG S15f5.sS was realized from the rUr' H Mikado. given for the benefit of tha free bed fund at the Gaylord Farm sanatorlum
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

showed all the well known styles of swimming strokes and dives, including her own peculiar Pitonof kick, With which she can make surprising speed .p inc water
 Her glceful gIggle as she was about to make plunge from tho diving pc q sitious int, the cold water amu7ed the audience and she was given res peated curtain calls at the end of het act in each show,
 Holiday Guest. William Shechy of Spencer wns the guest of Mir. and Mrs. NJ. Nj, Dwycr over Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
Heavy Travel Monday.

The fate afternoon and evening trains Christmas day running out of W1llimantic to all points were well filled
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
AT COUNTY JAIL.
Rev. Victor Faure Celebrates Mass on Christmas Day - Special Hoiida, Dinner for 64 Unfortunates.

Penetrating even beyond the barre cd ways of their prison home, the spirit of Peace on Earth Good Will ta Man.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26

Christmas morning and caught sight in the woods. The search is still on-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
54-inCh Broadclcth

There is never a season but Broad c-oth occupies an honored place among fashionable Dress Fabrics, and these are from some of the best mak- ers- Tn black green. navy, bright and medium red Can also be used for clildren's coats. Price st.o0 and 's1.50 yard
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
SWIMMING STUNTS
Please Big Audiences at Every Per,
 formance in Bradley Theater.

Sturdy Rose Pitonof. the little .ner- maid who has gained country wide fame by her marvellous feats in swim ming. won a, distinct success at the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
New Corduroy Suiting

More popular than ever, and the demand for this fashionable fabric is increasing Colors are blue brown and green. 25 inches wide. s1.oo yard
Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-26
PATENTS

Protect your idea Handsome 6o-page
 Guide Book Free. HARRY E. BACK, Attorney at L. Law. Phoenix Block. Danielsen, Conn. oct1TuThS