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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
PERSONAL.


 Russell Welles of Cornell is at his home on Town street.
 Walter Peck of Colgate is visiting at his home on Laurel Hill.
 John F Mccormick of Colgate eol- lege is at his home in this city for the holidays.
 Mir and Mrs. U Edwin Olcott of Nelson place are spending the winter in Waterbury
 Edward Kirby of Georgetown uni yersity is at his home for the Christ mas vacation.
 William Coughlin of the Catholic uni versity at Washington is visiting at his home in Greeneville.
 Miss Helen Murphy of Trinity coll lege, Washington, is at her home on Williams street over the holidays. Deaceness Sanford and Miss Maud Musgrave of Plainfield have been ill Norwich on Sunday school business Charles Wiley of Sheffield Scientific school is spending the Christmas va cation at his home on Asylum street. Raymond c. Higgins of Yale univer- sity is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs M C. Higgins, during the holi- days.
 Joseph Campbell, overseer of the beaming department at the Falls mill, is spending this week in West Warren, Mass.
 Miss Leora Mitchell of Wellesley college is spending the Christmas va cation at her home on Falrmount street
 Misses Matilda and Lille Devine of Briar Cliff Maner, N. Y, are spend ing the holidays in town with rela- tives.
 Mrs. John Bamferd and son Ronald of Grosvenor place left Saturday Tor Lowell. Mass, where they will pass this week.
 Mrs. James Olcott of West Thames street is spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Judd in Trenton, N. J.
 Edward Kj1py student at George town, is spending two weeks with his parents, MT and Mrs. Edward Kirby, on Lincoln avenue.
 MT. and Mrs Albert J. Shirlty, Miss Florence Shirley and Miss Olive Bliv-
  Miss Emma Patton.
 MT. and Mrs. John B. Oat of Pearl street have returned from a week. s stay in New York, guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Hurlbut.
 Dr. E. J. Lynch of the Norwich san- atorium, who has been visiting at the home of Thomas Walsh of Middletown for two or three days. has returned to Norwich
 Elford Rogers. a teacher at the Con- necticut Agricultural college at Storrs, Is spending his vacation with his parents MT. and Mrs. Samuel Rogers, at Mantle.
 Wentworth B. Prentice and Richard K Prentice of Harvard college are passing the Christmas vacation at their home on Lincoln avenue. They have as their guest over the holidays William B. Phillips of Florida, also q Harvard student.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.
Germania Lodge, No. il, s. of H., Had
 an Enjoyable Programme.

Germania lodge, No. II, Sons of Hermann conducted it's annual Christ mas festival Sunday evning in Ger mania hall with a large umber of members with many of their children present. The programme proved en- joyable to little ones and grown folks aloke and the committee received many congratulations on the excellent en- tertainment provided. The Christmas tree was the feature and a delightful one too. With the lights on the tree as the only illumination eight little girls entered bearing a candle and dressed as angels, all in white. They sang a number of appropriate Christ mas songs and the white gowns, bright faces and brilliantly decorated tree presented a pretty spectacle in the candlelight. There were intresting re- marks by various members present and a pleasant social time followed until a late hour. Refreshments. were served.
 The committee in charge of the affair was composed of Fred Mitterer, Felix Charnetski, Frank Diehl, August Jat- kowsl<i, Otto Schultz, Mrs. Lottie Grochowski Mrs. Mary Neebner and Mrs. Bausch.
 The society is to hold a rehearsal this evening in preparation for the municipal Christmas celebration when about 50 members are expected to sing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22

iel Webb of WindhaFn eryea under those titles Tn the reNs tptAcsa. q \ ere msn of prominence in It, 4.e ue s ers was son of pr aNilisssm N.ia u da Wo cOst AeGb ts.sd u S.Gs,s Si.sss-.sl 8 ,.le seventh generation of hr5sttaher Webb, inlmIa rant ance lor se aIti- fly who came to this country a1out
 Mir. Webb received his education in the town of Windham and entere1 the banking business at an early agef He continued in it for a long term of years, retiring few years previous . hss death He was for number of ysare cashier in the old Shetucket bank on Commerce street. He was a mem cer of the city council and for four years was city treasurer being noni ated on both republican and democratic tick cts. He enlisted during the civil war i5l Go. ID. 26th c. V.,under Col. Thomas D. Kingsley, Captain Samuel T. Hunt son, and served in the commissary de- partment during his term of nine months.
 As young man Mr Webb was prominent in Free Masonry being a 33rd degree mason at the age of 25 years. He was member of Columbi- an Commandery No. A. Knights Temp- lar and was one of the oldest masons in the state. He was a member ot Sedgwfck post. No. IG A. R.
 On Feb. 12, 1855 Mr. Webb married in Norwich, Jane F, Bacl1us, daughter Mrs. Webb was also a descendant of the oldest families in eastern Conecti- cut. She died May 30. 1898. Of four children born to Mir. and Mrs. Webb, two survive, Arthur Backus Webb and Miss Mabel Webb both of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22

For over q years he was in the employ of the Hopkins & Allel firearms com pany, entering the shipping department of that plant on Ju'y 27, 1891. On lan uary 1st, 1893, he went into the office of the company, resi9ning as head bookkeeper there on January 23, 1912, when the plant was taken over by the present owners.
 Mfr. Naples is member of the Area mum club and is a young man of gen. ial disposition and has many friends. He resides at 400 West Main street.
 The commissioners said that at no meeting held by the board had the name of MT. Colt been brought up for discussion, to say nothing of his resig- nation and that of Mrs. Smith, the boolxkeeper The first intin1ation that came to one member of the board in regard to MT. Colts resignation Friday was on inquiry from a newspaper man, and other commissioners knew nothing of the matter until they saw NIT. Colts letter in print.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
FUN
Thomas RerkIey Leahy.

The funeral of Thomas Berklev Leahy was held from his late home, No. 33 Otis street, Saturday morning with a large attendance of relatives and friends, including persons from Brooklyn, New York, Westerly, New London and Brockton. Services were held in St. Patrick's church at 10 o'clock with Rev. J. H. Frederick cell ebrating the solemn high mass and Rev. T. A. Grumbly as deacon and Rev. Myles P. Calvin as sub-deacon. Pie Jesu was rendered by William Goodfellow and at the close of the mass he sang Nearer My God to Thee Mrs. Frank l.. Farrell rendered That Beautiful Land on High. The ushers at the church were Joseph c. Bland William H, Shields and Richard L. Tarrant, Burial was in St. Marys cemetery,
 The bearers were Luther $. Eaton of Plainfeld, Amos c. Swan, Royal c. Holmes, William H. Shields, M c. Higgins and John M, Lee. There was a profusion of beautiful floral tributes During the services the stores of the Eaton Chase company and Preston Bros. were closed, in respect for the deceased, Shea & Burke were in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
POLISH PRISONER
 BROKE UP THINGS
Tore Contents eff Cell to Pieces-ItaI- Ian Fight on Franklin Street. Whiskey Stealing Alleged.

Sunday evening was busy for a while at police station. The first touch of life around headquarters was con- tributed by a Polish mill hand from Versailles whom Officer McFadden ar rested for intoxication on Central wharf about 7sO With the assistance of James Beswick of Norwich Town the officer brought his man over to the station, where the prisoner refuses obstinately to give his name. When he was locked up in a cell the Pole be- came wild with rage He tore his bench loose from it's fastenings, broke the seat in the cell and wrenched out the iron fasteningS in the wall. He smashed up everything that was break able, at the same time uttering un- couth noises. They he lay down en the floor and went to sleep
 About half an hour later Peter Vieh, 25, with one eye closed and dripping blood, was brought in by Officer Vet ter, who had found him unconscious lying in Franklin street in front of the old Harvey block When he was searched the officers found vegetable knife in the mans hip pocket. 1t was well sharpened, had an excellent point and really nadine a formidable weap- on. Vieh claimed that he had the knife with him to fix shoe His story was that he wanted to get in the house, but boarder, Aquello Vasarp, 35, whJ Wds dITesleu 6 lew lIluuieS 4dlGE, wouldn't let him in. The latter claim ed that Frank Petrello was there in the house waiting for Vieh with an axe. Petrello was brought in and he naively told Captain Twomey that he had gone to bed to sleep off the effects of indulgenence in liquors and was still there. when the trouble oc- cured. Vieh was knocked into the gutter with one mighty wallop from Aauello and his lift eye was so swol len from the blow that Dr. Callahan was called to police station to attend it. Vieh was held for being drunk and Vasaro for breach of the peace.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
OBITUARY.
Fred H. Butter6eId.


 The Lewiston, Me, Journal of Sat- urday, Dec. Is, contained the obituary of Fred H. Butterfeld, who was the first teacher of music in the Norwich public schools, coming here in Septem- Der, 1872. MT. Butter1eld gave excel lent service in the local schools for eight years. During that time he made his home with the Misses Geer of Park street. The families have con tinued their friendship and have visit ed each other at various times. Mr. Butterfield married while in Norwich and ehe and his wife continued to make their home with the Geer family.
 They attended the Universalist church, of which his sister. Miss Clara B, Butterfeld, was organist while she was attending Norwich Free Academy.
 Prof. Fred Hamblet Butterfeld wat supervisor of music in the New Bed ford schools and died in that city Nov. East Dixfeld. Me, the son of the late Frederick P. and Clarinda s. Butter field. He belonged to a musical fam fly and after he was graduated from Lewiston Falls academy, received spe- cial instruction in Boston and New York, and at the age of 22 was chosen director of music in the Norwich schools. From here he went to East Orange and Plainheld N, J., then to Washington, D. C., where he was in- struotor in music for eight years,
 He was in his 24th year as direeto Of music in New Bedford schools at the time of his death, He Is survived by his wife and two sons Walter H., musical director in the Manchester, N H., schools, and George of Fitohburg Mass, head of the Fitchburg division of the Bell telephone system The fu- neral service was held in East Dix field, Me, at the home of his sisters, Misses Edith A. and Clare E. Butter field.
 Professor Butterfield was succeeded here by J. A, Butterield, who died several years after in Chicago. Then Prof. J, Herbert George of Norwich be- came instructor, until the consolidation of districts, when Miss Mary Rogers was appointed.
 Miss Elsie simonds.
 At the home of her uncle, Joseph simonds, on Sunday, Miss Elsie Simonds passed away at the age ef IA years and II months. She was born in Plainfieid on Jan, 3. 1899. the daughter of Hattie Frost and Horace l.. Simonds. She is survived by ner father three sisters and a brother
 Lawrence Riley.
 Lawrence Riley, for number of years proprietor of a pool Room at various points about the city, died at his home in the Marguerite building sunday following shock with which he was afflicted last week. He had not been in good health for some time. He is survived by a wife and two 5 4ns, all of Norwich.
 Charles Webb.
 Charles Webb, a prominent resident of this city for 66 years, died at 715 o'clock Sunday forenoon in his S1st year He had been in poor health for about year. and death was due to a general breakdown of the constitution. He was at one time a prominent bank CT, and was city treasurer for four years. U
 Charles Webb was born in Windham. March h 1893. coming from early and prominent families of tlat town Two of his ancestors-M Major Waterman Olift of PlaiRfield- and Captain Nathan
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
FRED s. NAPLES FOR GAS OFFICE
Chosen Meeting of Board of Gas and Electrical Comms- sioners Saturday Evening Has Had 211a Years of Experience With Hopkins and Allen and is Exception ally We'll Fitted For the Position.


 The beard of gas and electrical com missioners met on Saturday evening, and as manager of the municipal office to succeed Archa ". Colt. who unex- pectedly resigied as clerk and cashier last week. they selected Fred s. Naples. In their choice, the commissioners stat. ed that they were governed by the de- sire to provide for the department the best man who could be obtained, irre- spective of political considerations In the fact that they have secured the services of Mr. Naples, to whom the offer, made Friday night, was wholly unex pected, there is q high degree of satisfaction to the commissioners and to those who are interested in the wei fare of the gas and electrical depart ment. MT. Naples will have entire charge of the management of the of flee, and begins his duties there this morning.
 He is highly endorsed for the posi- ton by reason of natural qualifications and of long experience in similar work.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
Advertisino Men in TroubIe

Saturday six men were brought in during the evening and night The first of them were a couple of advtr- Using men for chemical company who were charged with having stolen whiskey from the saloon of Joseph Wilson on Boswell avenue They are Herbert Morrison, 30, of Boston and Archille Lepan, 23, of Boston and while they admit that they visited the place, they deny having taken away any, thing as alleged. They passed two nights in the cells. The other four were in for intoxication and breach of the peace, making nine cases for city court this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
AT BROADWAY CHURCH.
Special Christmas Service Sunday
 Afternoon by Sunday School.


 There was a special Christmas ser vice at o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Broadway Congregational church in place of the usual Sunday school service, and there was a large attend ance. The platform was appropriate ly decorated for the occasion.
 The programme follows: Procession al hymn, organisti prayer, pastor, Rev. E.. s. Worcester; carol, choir; 111th Psalm; scripture reading; exer- cises by primary department; presen- tation of Bibles and baskets of flowers to eight children years of age, hymn, Tn. the Fields With the F1ocks Abiding; report of Secretary Osten T. Ferguson, showing 43 students present every Sunday in the year; recitation. What Means This Glory? six girls; offering for Congregational Sunday School Publishing society; hymn, Calm on the Listening Ear of Night; short Christmas story. Rec. Edward S. Worcester; prayer, Rev. MT. Worces- ter; hymn, Oh, Come All Ye Faithful; DOStlude
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAMME
 HAS BEEN ARRANGED.
All Is Going Along FavorabIy for the Observance Wednesday Evening 43-Feot Tree Gut.

Children from the various schools of the city gathered in the town hall al
 o'clock Saturday afternoon to re- hearse under the direction of Prof. J. H. George the following hymns and carols which they are to sing abou1 the municipal Christmas tree next Sat urday afternoon: It Came Upon a Mid night Clear; o. Little Town of Bethle- hem; Holy Night; While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks: Away in a Manager; Hark! the Herald Angels Sing: Shout the Glad Tfdings; o, Come All Ye Faithful.
 With customary enthusiasm and spirit, Professor George led with his cornet. Others who gave their time 10 aid in the rehearsal were John M. Swahn. LaRue Bliven and Reginald Ashbey, the fine cornet music being an important addition in making the hymns go with a swing. These gener- ous players are to aid on Saturday next, and it is also hoped to nave Frank J. King, cernet, and Fred N. Cash. baritone.
 Christmas Eve Programme.
 At o'clock Saturday the members of the programme committee met at the studio of Charles D. Geer, who IS to direct the singing on Christmas eve Christmas night and New Years eve. The following programme for Wednes- : desy5 tAiO OPOf1A14S <1A1SAb, Weao cOS1OOO upon.
 Bugle call, assembly. led by J. H. George.
 Music by Tubbs' band, John M. Swahn director.
 Chorus of united choirs, two hymns, Charles D. Geer conducting
 Mems chorus, members of Bass Clef and Academy Glee club.
 Tubbs' band.
 United choirs, two hymns
 Colored singers, led by Ambrose Wilson.
 Vested girls choir of Trinity M K. church, Waldo Newbury organist, Miss Pearl Jackson director.
 America, chorus and assemblage.
 To Enter from Union Street.
 Singers are to enter the courthouse by the Union street door and to report to the director at 7.20 D. m.
 Four brass horns, led by Director John M. Swahn, will accompany the chorus
 All arrangements are going along favorably for the following nights, the programmes for which will be an .nounced soon.
 Some of the most enthusiastic sing CTS to report as those from Grace Epis- copal church, Yantic.
 The tree is at the home of Tree Warden Henry Davis. It is 43 feet tail as cut on Hemlock Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
VISITED ALMsHousE.
Christmas Remembrances for the 7F
 Inmates from Norwich Ladies.

Mrs. James B. Shannon, with the following ladies Mrs. Frances Dona- hue, Mrs, M. V. Murphy, Mrs. A. J. Wholey, Mrs. F. H, Hartman, Mrs M. Brown, Mrs. M. V. Murphy and Mrs. cakes and other delicacies to the 75 inmates-5o men and 25 women The committee desires to express their ap- preciation te the Norwich lady who made it possible again this year and trust they have seconded her efforts in making the Yuletide pass pleasantly for the deserving inmates of the aims house.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
WEDDING.
Dennis-simon.

Cornelius Dennis and Miss Mesel1e simon were united in marriage at the home oi2 Rev. J. H. Dennis Friday eVen- ing at S.S0 o'clock. Mir. and Mrs Den his left Saturday for a wedding trip to Black River Road, Hampton, Va where they will spend few days with MT, Dennis mother. On their return thev will make their home in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
COMMON PLEAS COURT.
Judge Waller Denied Motion to Set Aside Hurley Verdct-Took Papers in Manwaring Case.

Tn the court of common pleas in this city Saturday Judge Waller denied the motion to set aside the verdict in the case of John Hurley vs the Adams Express company.
 two weeks in the case of Oliver R. Buddington vs. Dwight E. Smith, exc.
 In the case of Frank w. Barber Es. town of Sprague. leave to amend an swer was allowed upon the payment of costs.
 In the case of John Manwaring, Jr., of Norwich vs. Carrie F. Thompson of New London, MT. Manwaring sues to recover the amount of q note of $500 dated Sept. 13. 1912, which is signed by Mrs c. E. Thompson. Judge Wal Ter took the papers.
 The court will come in at New Lon- don this morning
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
HOME FORM ACADIA.
Prof. Joseph A. Ambler Spending Va-
 cation at His Home in Norwich.

Prof. Joseph A. Ambler arrived Sat urday from Wolfville, Nova Scotia, to spend his vacation with his father ant mother, MT. and Mrs Chester c. Am bier, of Church street. Professor Am bier has finished his first term at Acadia university, Wolfville, where he is Ivan Curry professor of chemistry, teaching in Carnegie science hall.
 Between 700 and 800 students are en- rolled in the university, including 250 in the college proper, and the remain der in the ladies' seminary and the collegiate and business academy.
 The holiday vacation at the univer- sity began Dec. 20 and will end Jan ',
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
chauffeur,s Club in Festive Attire.

In anticipation of the Christmas sea- son the Chauffeur's club rooms have been attractively decorated with red and green crepe paper, festooned about the walls and ceilings. The drop lights are covered with red paper. A green wreath is hung in each window. The decorations were arranged by President James Cranev, Howard Harper, George Cross and A12ert GAsSbman.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
Mrs. Reniamin Leavens.

The funeral of Mrs. Benjamin Leav- ems was held from the home Of Mrs William H, CardweH on Main street at 3 o'clock Saturday a fternoon, Re9. J. Eldred Brown officiating Burial was in Yanfic cemetery, where a commit tai service was read by Rev MT. Brown at the grave. Church & Al len had charge of the arrang ements.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
Past Masters, Association.

Past Master Walter E. Canheld has charge of the arrangements for the meeting of the Past Masters associa- tion which will confer the degree Of past master upon half a dozen past masters in Masonic temple this after noon. After the work there will be a business meeting and at 636 ban- quet will be served by the Wauregan and following it a musical and literary programme conducted at the Waure- gan house,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
Opinion in Allen vs. Amy.

Among the opinions handed down by the Connecticut supreme court of errors is this from New London coun- ty: New London County-William H. Allen, ct al. trustees, against John T. Amy, executor, ct als. This was an action 10 determine validation of a will and the opinion answers nega- lively series of questions presented to the court and largely of a technical nature
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
The Birds of Connecticut.

The Otis library has received from the state of Connecticut Bulletin No. 20 of the state geological and natural history entitled The Birds of Connecti- cut. The Bulletin of recent date had an article describing the work, which was prepared by John H. Sage, NJ A, and contains over 300 pages of inter- esting and instructive reading upon our Connecticut songsters.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
Sent ta Rafarnn sehnol.

The 15 year old Italian youngster who was found carrying off a couple of air rifles. a pair of skates and a jack knife from Preston Brothers last week was sent to the state reform school by Judge Kelly in the city court. Tine parents had not exercised proper over sight over the boy and the conditions formation of an upright character.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
COSY CAMP AT MAsHAPAue.
George w. DoIbeare's Photograph In.
 terested Many People.

A finely executed photograph of George W. Dolbeare's cosy camp at Lake Mashapaug, which was on exhi- bitten iR-the window of a Main street store, attracted considerable interest and won many compliments last week Mir Dolbeare took the snapshot and Den Heughton, the photographer. put on the finishing touches.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
TO INSPECT LOCAL COMPANIES. Wednesday. March 18th, is the date
 Announced by Adj. Gen. Cole.

The inspections of the Third and Fifth companies, Coast artillery corps, will be made in Norwich, Wednesday, March 18th, at 7.30 D. m.. Adjutant General George M. Cole states in Gen eral Orders No. 46. Company l., First infantry Willimantic. will be visited on February g. the First and Tenth companies, Coast Artillery corps at New London. on March IT: and the Thirteenth company, Coast Artillery corps, at Danielson on March 19
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
Won His RetaE

Adelbert Maynard attracted consid- erable attention and wolf a novel bet Saturday by walking through Main street Wearing an ancient silk hat sev- eral sizes too large for him and carry ing cruteky
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
HERALDS OF
 SANTA CLAUS ]!

Glorious days these and busy ones.
 All eyes are looking ahead to the holidays. The children are thinking, dreaming, talking of nothing else.
 Did you ever see such inter- esting advertisements as are in the newspapers these days?
 Really they are the cheeriest, happiest news in the whole publication. It makes you an optimist to read them-it gives you a new insight into the busy world.
 And never were advertise ments of more practical use than in these days of prepara- tion.
 You can save many weary steps if you make up your shopping list from the adver- tisements in today's Bulletin before you start out.
 Make the advertisements serve you.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-22
In Their New Home.

MT. and Mrs. Charles w. Burton have moved into their new ten-room house at No. "A North Main street