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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
TAFTVILLE
St. Louis Society Has Annual Meet.
 ing-EIection of Officers and Install lation.

A meeting of the members of the St. Louis society was held in the so- ciety rooms in St. Louis hall Wednes- day evening. The meeting, which was largely attended, was called to order at 8 o'clock The treasurer's report was called for and when read showed the society to be in excellent financial condition The secretary's report was also read and accepted. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: General, Noise Lebrecque; adjutant, M. Paradais; treasurer. A. Tetreault; secretary, Napoleon Beau soleil, Jr. The newly elected officials were immediately installed and began their duties at once.
 Following the business of the meet ing a social hour was passed, during which there were vocal and instru- mental selections by members of the society. Refreshments were served following which adjournment was taken about 10 o'clock. The next meet ing will be held on the first Sunday in January.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
THE WEATHER.
Today's Weather Forecast.

Today's Weather Forecast. For New England: Fair and some what colder Friday; Saturday fair, brisk west winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Friday the weather will be mostly clear and colder, with brisk winds. Saturday prom ises to be clear and still colder.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Thursday:
 Ther. Bar. ' a. m. A 29.50 12 m. .......>........... 46 29.40 r. III. oo IJ.0O Highest 47, lowest 3S.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures,

A bill quite in accord with the usual high standard of vaudeville and mo- tion pictures presented at the Audi torium is scheduled for the last half of the week and opened before good sized houses on Thursday. Gilson 6 Tolon have a nice variety of entertain ing songs and display we'll tuned voices. Snowie Maybelle is an at tractive miss with some pleasing songs and new jokes. The Three Romans have novel number introducing Ro- man statuary and equilibristic work on the ladders. It is necessary to produce this act on the main floor of the thea ter, as there is not sufficient height on the stage to allow for the ladders. Ex- cellent motion pictures complete the bill
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
DIEn
 S = -e

HUNT-In Quakertown. Dec. IS, 1912, George A. Hunt. aged 6S years. BARROWS-In Ellington. Conn.,, Dec. r, 1912, Clark E. Barrows, aged 69 years, formerly of Norwich. FITCH-In Milford, Mass. Dec. IT,
 Henry Fitch.
 Funeral on the arrival of the 11.45
 o'clock train at the N. Y- N. H. and
 H. station Friday. Burial in St.
 Mary's cemetery.
 MAC INNESS-In Norwich, Dec. IS,
 Hugh MacInness of No. 72 Union
 street
 Funeral from his late home on Sat
 urday morning at S.30 o'clock. Ser
 vices in St. Patrick's church at
 o'clock. Kindly omit flowers. STODDARD-In Preston. Dec. IS
 Ichabod H. Stoddard, formerly oi Yantic.
 Services at Gager's funeral parlors 70 Franklin street. Saturday morn ing, Dec. 21, at II o'clock. Burial 1T
 the family lot in Salem. BROPHY-In Taftville, Dec. IS. Rich
 ard J. Brophy, aged "A years. 1 Funeral from the home of Dr. Louis l Pratte, Hunters avenue. Friday af' ternoon at o'clock. Kindly omi flowers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
MAR REED,

BRAUN UN-BLACK-In Groton. Dec. IS 1912 by Rev. James R, Danforth
 William Braun Of New Haven anc Miss Ethel Black of Groton.
 OW-ENGLISH-ln New London
 Dec. IS, 1912 by Rev. Joseph P "a. Brown, Thomas w. Hudlow of La
 fayette, Ind. and Miss Mary
 English of Hartford.
 ESTERHOOD = SPAULDING- = In New London. Dec. r, 1912, by Rev. James W. Bixler. Walter D. Esterhood O GGedarhurst, N; Y; o; and Miss Miss Mildred DAVIS-HoLLOWAY New London
 Dec. IS, 1912, by Rev. z. Harle;
 Smith, Isaac Davis and Caroline
 Holloway, both of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Accordingly at 2.3O the delegates were again called to order and the services as planned by the committed were in order. The program as ar ranged was as follows:
 Devotional services, led by Rev William Quayle of Voluntown.
 Ordination sermon-Rev. A. B. Coats, D. D., of Hartford.
 Ordaining prayer-Rev. J. w. Payne of Jewett City
 Charge to the church-Rev. E. w Potter of Jewett City.
 Charge to the candidate-Rev. G R. Atha of Groton. Hand of fellowship to the ministry Rev. B. L. Loomis of Moosup.
 Benediction-Rev. F. s. Robbins.
 Rev. MT. Robbins is well known tC the people of Preston City and Nor wich, having been a resident of this section for many years. He has served the church at Ledyard as lay preach CT
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Ladies, Benevolent Society.

The Ladies Benevolent society of the Taftville Congregational church held it's regular business meeting in the society rooms Wednesday after noon. The meeting was called to order at o'clock by the president, who pre- sided Reports of the secretary and treasurer were heard and accepted and several business matters were disposed of. Several residents in the village wre kindly remembered by the ladies of the society with Christmas gifts. The usual social hour followed the business of the meeting. Dainty re- treatments were served by this com mittee: Mrs. Christopher Lillibridge, Mrs. Frederick White, Mrs. George Thompson and Miss Annie Beardow. Adjournment was taken about 5.30 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Aliens Are Admitted.

A telegram was received here Thurs day morning by Judge John H. Barnes that his appeal to the secretary of commerce and labor for the admittance of the two aliens Debbe N. Assad and her cousin, Joseph David Anton, into this country, had been sustained. They arrived in New York week ago and were ordered to the hospital at Ellis Island, it being found that the girl was suffering from trachoma, an in- fectiods and contagious disease of the eye. They are expected to arrive here today. (Friday),
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
TWO NEW CASES.
Papers for Divorce Filed by Eurene Gbson-Norwich Men Sued for $3,OCO.

Two new cases were filed with the clerk of the superior court on Thurs day. Eugene Gibson applies for a di- vorce from Helen Park Gibson, former ly of Norwich and now of parts un- known. Her maiden name was Cam eron and they were married Nov. IS, 1892. On Feb. 1. 1893, she deserted him and has not returned.
 Patrick L. Shea, New London wholesale liquor dealer, brings a civil action for damages of $S.00O against James Cardi of Providence, Mike Fer aco of Norwich, members of the firm of Cardi 6 Feraco, and Donate Brac- cio of Norwich. On Nov. 23, 1912, Shea lent the defendants $2,00O
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our thanks to our neighbors and friends for the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy during the sickness and death of our beloved mother. MIR. AND MRS. MYRON R. ABELL, MIR. AND MRS. CHAUNCEY A.
 BROWN,
 MRS. IDA STAFFORD.
 Colchester Conn. Dec. 19. 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Fire in Sninninu Room,

A fire in the spinning room of the Shetucket company caused some ex- citment among the employees Thursday forenoon. The cotton on one of the frames took fire and in a few minutes the room was filled with a dense
 smoke. The mill fire department was
 called out and soon had the fire extin- guished The water caused some dam age to the cotton and belting on the frame
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
NORWICH TOWN
Good Man Gone When Clark E. Bar. rows Passed Away-Teachers and Students at Home for Vacation.

Clark E. Barrows, whose death was noted in Thursdays Bulletin, was for several years a resident of Norwich Town, occupying the Dr. Jewett house on the New London turnpike. With MT. Barrows, besides his own family, were his father and mother-and all the members of the household were held in high esteem. His father, moth CT and one daughter died during their residence here.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Device of an Enemy,

By direction of Secretary of the Sen ate Bennett red tape has been abolish ed and blue substituted. Rescind the order at once. Mean device of the enemy. Republicans may feel blue going out, but incoming Democrats | want the red badge of courage always with 'em. Blue tape indeedl-New l York Evening Telegram.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Kinderoartsn, Exercises.

The afternoon kindergarten class will go to school this (Friday) morning al S.45 o'clock instead of at the regular time. Christmas entertainment will be given the little ones during the morning and a Christmas tree will form one of the chief attractions.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
: Worth the Money.

Colonel Roosevelt says it costs him $5,O00 a year in postage and tele- graph tolls to be an ex-president. It has cost the country a great deal more than that to keep him one.-Houstoh Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
One rhinu Britain Approves.

William c. Gorgas, the army sur geon in charge of the sanitation of the isthmus, has been presented with a medal by the Royal Society of Eng land in recognition of his splendid work, It is pleasant to see that there is something about the canal which meets with British approvaL-Seattle Post-Intelligencer,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We earnestly desire to express to all neighbors and friends our appre- citation of the many manifestations of interest in, and sympathy for us in our late bereavement, and our gratitude to those who contributed flowers.
 J. ALFRED WARREN. Spring Hill. Conn.,, Dec. 19, 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Poultry Show Made Expenses.

The show committee of the South ern New England Poultry and Pet Stock association is at work settling the accounts of the show held in New London last week. It will be two weeks before the final accounting can be made, but it is certain that the association cleared expenses.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Stata Examiner Hare

George H. Bissman of the state board of examiners of barber shops, visited the shops in Taftville Thursday. Af- ter completing his inspection MT Biss- man left for JeWett City,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Mrs. Maynard of Richmond, Vt, who is visiting in New London. has been passing a few days here tLis week with her brother, Charles Barrows of Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
OBITUARY.
Georqe w. Hunt.


 George W. Hunt, a survivor of An at his home in Quakertown. He was 6S years old and had suffered for years from a disease of the heart, in duced by exposure and privations to which he was subjected in the Confed- crate prison. MT. Hunt was a mem Der of the Connecticut cavalry, which was brigaded under the famous Gen. eral Custer, and was captured by the rebels. During his imprisonment he was severely burned, and bore the scars until his death. Mir Hunt was cornetist in the old Third regiment band His wife, Mrs. Mary Hunt, three sons, Charles, who is a musician in Elmira, N. Y. Alando of Groton, and George Hunt, and one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Crouch of Groton. A sister of MT. Hunt is Mrs. H. Stennett Rogers of New London.
 Augustus Loomer.
 On Tuesday night Augustus Loomer passed away in the home of his daugh- ter Mrs. Fred Bush in Versailles. Mr. Loomer, whose home is in Andover, had been visiting his daughter, and was seized with an attack of pneu- monia, which resulted in his death 1uSoudy. ne was d udlING O4 110DIOu and was born on Feb. II, 1881 MT. Loomer is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Fred Bush and two sons, Charles Loomer of Andover and Andrew Loom- CT of Broad Brook. Funeral services will be held in AndOver today (Friday) and burial will be in that place. Henry Fitch. At 10 o'clock Thursday morning Henry Fitch died in the Milford hos pital, Milford, after an illness of two i months with Brights disease. He was a native of Norwich and was born here about 55 years ago. For 25 years | he had resided in Hopedale, where he was employed by the Draper com pany. He was member of Milford l lodge, o. o. o. He is survived by his wife. The funeral will be held this (Friday) morning and burial will be in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Miss Florence Bennett, principal of the graded school in South Wilmington, returns today (Friday) to her home on Vergason avenue for two weeks .vaca- tiOn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Miss Marion Randall,who is studying in Hartford this winter, arrives today (Friday) to spend the holidays at her home on West Town street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Miss Emily Wilcox, student at the State Normal school at Willimantic begins today (Friday) her vacation al her home on the Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Emil Tellier of Front street re- turned Thursday. after brief stay in Hartford,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Will Serve Her Riaht.

Also, if Germany persists in barring American wives from her diplomatic Corps, it will serve her right if she has to whistle for diplomats-Man- chester Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
ltle Bllllftirl,
Norwich, Friday, Dec. 20, 1912.

The Bulletin should be delivered everywhere in the city before a. m.
 Subscribers who fail to receive it by that time will confer favor by re-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
A considerate Band.

After hearing a California prison band play three hours a murderer went resignedly to the scaffold. There are bands that c9uld have done it in 30 nainutes.-Phnadelphia Record.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Mrs. Walter Heath of Elm avenue who has been i'll for several weeks, i
 able to be about the house.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Schools in this vicinity close this (F'riday) noon for the Christmas va
 cation of nearly two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Miss Mary Flynn of South B street is the guest of her brother in Provi- dence.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Nntas and Personals.

St. Mary's school will close this (Friday) noon for the Christmas vaca- Iion of two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Mrs Harry Stott of Plain Hill has 2 been the guest for part of the week
 of Mrs. Frank Fredenburg of Baltic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Charles E. Smith of North Main street is the guest of friends in Mid dletoWn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Miss. Anna McNamara, a student at Smith college, Northampton, Mass, arrived Wednesday at her home on Wightman avnue for a fortnights va cation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Mrs Rutherford H. Snow of Hunt ingtOn avenue has visited friends and reltives in Providence during the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Personals.

Miss Grace Bousquet is seriously i'll in her home on North B street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Sum. Moon and Tides.
GREL .<tt.k.t4.t. NEWS

Six hours after high wate- 1t Is low tide, which Is followed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

After spenuding few days with rel atives in Providence, Mrs. Annie Per-
 kins has returned to her home on South B street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Comparison

Comparison. Predictions for Thursday: Rain or snow and colder. Thursdays weather: Rain, clearing in afternoon, colder with southwest to west winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

And many man has kick coming that never reaches him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Michael Shea of West Town street is recovering, after two weeks illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

2 The Wall street "bulls' have tossed many 6 man over the wall
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Vacation Begins.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-12-24

finish, are our long suit
We are thinking about this one
thing all the time, and we naturally
become expert in furnishing and sug-
costing just the thing you most pre-
fer We make it easy for you to Sc
lect and guide you against the thing
you most dread: selecting trash.
The speciality of furnishing suita-
Bile Christmas gifts has been our
study for twenty-one years, and the
more you depend on our knowledge
of quality the better satisfied you
will be.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-12-24
REV. S. j. HARGROVE is DEAD.
Widely Known Baptist Minister An
swers the Final Summons.


Rev. S. ]. Hargrove died at his
home in Bronwood Saturday morn
ING at $50 O'Clock after an illness
of two weeks with lagrippe, which
developed into pneumonia, and caus-
ed the end to come quickly. he was
81. years of age.
Mr.. Hargrove was widely known
throughout Georgia and other states
as a Baptist minister, having served
a number of churches as pastor IN
this section. He was especially es-
teemed for his honesty in business
dealings. and owned considerable
property in Terrell and Lee counties.
He removed from the latter county
to Terrell about ten years ago.
The deceased is survived by wlfe
and seven children, Mrs. o. F. Elder
of Atlanta, Mr.. Newton HargroYe OF
Houston. Texas, Mr. Hardy Har-
grove of Cyrene, Mr.. S. J. Hargrove,
Jr.. of Savannah, Miss Sarah Har-
grove of Mobile, Ala, Mr.. w. NJ. 'Har-
grove of Macon, and Miss Emma
Hargrove of Bronwood. A brother,
Mr.. NJ. w. Hargrove Of MarshaIlVllle'
also survives him.
Funeral services were held at tne
home of the deceased at 10 O'Clock
Monday morning, DR.. J. A. Ivey OF
Dawson officiating, and the interment
occurred in Bronwood's new Gene
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-12-24
CAUGHT ON THE CURB.

In order that The News force,
who have been constant and faithful
at their work, may have a day or two
of recreation during the Christmas
holidays no paper will be issued on
Friday.
The guano dealers report that
their collections have been the worst
in years, and the indications are that
the odorous compound will not be
sold SO freely next year. Terrell
county is heavy user of fertilizers,
approximately 10000 tons at cost
of 100000 being put under the
crops here the past year.
The extremely low prices adver-
tised by the merchants of Dawson
drew thousands of people to the city
Saturday, and they carried away
goods by the buggy and wagon loads.
1t was the biggest harvest of dollars
this year by the retailers.
business will be practically sus-
pended in Dawson tomorrow, Christ
mas day. The banks and most of
the stores will be closed, and the
postoffice will be open only for a
short time after the arrival of each
mail.
Business in matrimony is dull,
too. Judge Cheatham has issued on
ly 10 marriage licenses the past
week, an unusually small number
for the Christmas holidays. Eight
of these were to negro couples.
Next week will be dividend
week in Dawson, and notwithstand-
ing there have been rather stringent
times this fall the corporations of the
city have prospered, and will declare
their usual dividends.
Prank Thompson and julie
Paschal have received Christmas
presents in the shape of little babes
the former charming girl and
the latter a bouncing boy.
Mr.. R. B. Clifton, one of the
well known citizens of the county
who has lived at Chickasawhatchee
several years, will move to Leslie.
The fire-cracker brigade is ex-
pected to turn out in full force to-
night, and Chief Brown and his men
will have plenty to interest them.
Mr.. John Cain Tedder, carrier
on rural route number six, has NOV
ed to the city, and is occupying a
residence on Lee street.
Mr.. Joe Heidi, the carrier on
rural route number 8, is assisting
the clerks in the Dawson postoffice
during the holiday rush.
Cotton quotations in Dawson at
noon Tuesday were as follows; Full
ly good middling, II u; good mid
ding, 12A; middling, IL.
For sandwiches, milk toast, etc,
use the unsurpassed Ethridge CO.
lumbus bread At Raines & Nc
Clung's.
old Santa Claus will make his
annual visit tonight. 1t will be a
calamity if he misses a single child in
Dawson.
The Dawson Sunday schools
will not have Christmas trees or any
other entertainment for the children.
Fresh oysters continually on
hand at T. o. Whitchard & Co.'S.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-12-24
THE MERRY SHOPPING RUSH
A STREAM OF UNASSORTED HUI
MANITY CROWDS STREETS.
Young Women Buying Red Neckties
and Bad Cigars, and Young Men
Hat Pins and Powder Puffs.

Young Women Buying Red Neckties
and Bad Cigars, and Young Men
Hat Pins and Powder Puffs.
The Christmas shopping mania in
Dawson is at its height. All day long,
and especially in the afternoon and
evening, the streets are a stream of
unassorted humanity. Persons who
seldom go downtown for any other
reason are now doing their gift buy
ing in person.
Young women are purchasing red
neckties and bad cigars; young men
are exercising their untutored tastes
in silk gloves and hatpins and pow
der puffs; everybody is trying to buy
something they don't know anything
about for somebody they specially
want to please, and hence the con-
fusion.
To predict what the people will
buy at Christmas time is worse than
forecasting the weather, retail deal
ers say. One year everybody may be
buying umbrellas, for instance. An
umbrella is something anyone can
use, and therefore apparently makes
an ideal gift. But the next year,
very likely, the shoppers won't look
at an umbrella. Instead everybody
will be demanding pen wipers or let
ter albums, or silver toothpicks, or
something else that nobody uses.
The most dependable Christmas
commodities are toys. Toys for the
kiddies must be had, and they must
be of all sorts and prices from a ten
cent tin whistle for the poor little
boy to the talking French doll for
the rich little girl, whose Christmas
costs many dollars.
1t is fortunate that toys are al
ways in demand, for they have to be
ordered from Europe nearly a year
in advance Very few toys are made
in this country, and American chill
dren pay high tariff on all their
playthings.
Two other kinds of merchandise
that never fail to sell at this time
of the year are tobaccos and alcohol
ic liquors People who stay on the
wagon" at all other times drink a
little on Christmas, and those who
are not so particular drink-well,
rather more. Cigars, of course. are
the best recourse of puzzled wives
and mothers and sweethearts.
The dealers say that people on the
whole are not buying as eXtrava-
gantly this year as last Neverthe-
less trade has not been slack by
any means, and it began trifle ear
lier than usual.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-12-24
GIFTS OF EVERLASTING REMEMBRANCE

There is no excuse for your buying
trash and your friends do not make
allowance for your ignorance of quail
ity, knowing that you can avoid it
by buying only where the good is
handled, and you need not be sur
prised when they show you that they
do not appreciate such gifts.
See that it has the Adams Jewelry
Store stamp of quality by looking for
our stamps and wrappers. We are
behind every article we put out.
1t Makes a Difference Where 1t
Comes From.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-12-24
l.FoOt
~ STYLE AND QUALITY.
THANKS.

- We thank you one and all
AsSI very purchase and each call.
FoI tbich-grade goods we've made a
hit he+
=. always buy the very best,
We We leave the goods to do the rest.
I pSs On we'll have they done their part
a apr business has grown from the
start.
40 start the new incoming year
Witbout a solitary fear
T .hont our goods; they've stood the
test ~.
No advertise no Slaughter Sale.
o w. goods are not shelf-worn and
stale,
W. We keep our same old steady run.
No trust that Santa Claus will bring
rocb person just the very thing
TSev want to fill up our sOX,
r 1bcI mt the balance in a box.
yow let each happy girl and boy
i Inst hubble Ger with Xmas joy.
pnt let's not act in such a way
ls TO profane the Christ's birthday
Each one can do just as they choose,
And some will get too full of booze;
Pnt if YOU do thus act the goose
You'll wake up in the calaboose.
Now think this over, use your brain,
protect your family from the rain
~ buying each a pair of shoes
Christmas gift which all can use.