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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01
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--.asss sss off Last Night Near
City HaII---Many Panes Of
Glass Broken.


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gat at IL o'clock.
Some over-zealous persons,
whether with criminal intent or IN
ignorance of the power of the dyna-
mite they were handling, let off a
blast in front of the Home Furni-
ture Company's store. next to the
new City Hall. which shattered
glass windows promiscuously on
that side of the street and shook
buildings for several blocks with
the detonation where it exploded.
A hole about four inches deep and
Is inches wide was blown in the
ground a few feet from the brick
curbing Of the Railroad Park,
where the charge was set. Dirt
was thrown all over the top of the
curbing and grass, and several
small cracks made between the
brick.
At the time of the blast, the
streets were fairly we'll filled with
New Year revelers. many seeing
the big flash, feeling the shock and
hearing the deep rumbling ex-
pIosion characteristic of dynamite.
The numberless pistol shots,
rattle of bells and horns and the
toots of whistles. would have, on
ordinary occasion, aroused the
whole town.
The properties which received
damage from the concussion were
the Home Furniture Co.. where
nine windows were blown out two
fell at the City Hall. Mrs. j. T..
Gotten lost a couple, seven sue
cumbed at the Hartman Mercantile
Co., and four more are paneless in
DR.. Arrington's office.
The police and constables of
Brookhayen report the holiday sea-
son just ending as one without
precedent. as far as the absence of
crime, and especially drunk and
dlsorderly conduct are concerned.
There was not single arrest made
on Christmas Eve or on Christmas
Day and only a few persons were
noticed with little larger pack
age" to carry than their capacity
would warrant. There was, how
ever, more drinking than was nec-
essary and always will be as long
as anybody drinGs or gets drunk.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01
NEW SERVICE ON TODAY.
Revolution IN Postal Service BY Par
GELS Post Operation ,2SS.SO
Parcels Stamps Here.

Although the Brookhaven post
Office is keeRing Sunday hours to-
| day New Years Day Postmaster
E. F. Brennan has everything in
readiness to take care of the new
parcels post business. which went
into effect all over the United
States today.
The rural route carriers do not
particularly relish the innova-
ticn, which is expected to double
and treble their labors without
corresponding increase in paw.
There is hardly any doubt but that
after the system gets we'll under
way it will take vehicle at times
to accommodate the patrons of
some of the routes. The rules and
regulations relative to this new de-
lparture in postal matters have been.
in the hands of the postoffice people
for some time now. and the em-
Iployees have been familiarizing
themselves with such things as IL
pound shipments of vegetables,
clothing, fowls. etc., through the
United States mail. and the rates
as will apply to the eight parce Is
post zones.
With the inauguration of the
parcels post service. it is expected
that revolution will have been
created in postal affairs. Under
the rulings and regulations Of the
service as is known, parcels Of
eleven pounds in weight may be
shipped. and the dimensions of the
package may not exceed 27 inches
in length while the circumference
may be Sc inches. For this service.
special parcel post stamps have
been provided. the stamps for the
.Brookhaven Office having been re-
ceived here week ago. The first
shipment for Brookhaven totalled
81 ,28S. so.
There is no doubt but the parcels
post mail will be heavy as soon as
its usage becomes generally known.
Packages and other matter under
the system 60 as fourth-class mat
ter, and the rates for transporting
same are determined according to
the zone. to which the package is
delivered. Packages weighing four
ounces will be handled as hereto
fore at the rate Of l cent for each
ounce; heavier packages will 60 at
the pound rates.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01
TAKE ISSUE WITH THE LEADER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT or ERROR

The Leaders, recent article on
Where the Responsibility Rests"
was widely read and more widely
commented upon. Some parents
resented itespecialIy some moth
ers who have said that their
daughters were young and had to
snake hay while the sun shone-
they wouldn't be young but once
and it was natural that they should
want a good time even if it ended
in misery and they coupled up with
some one else to share it! In the
end married people had 10 bear one
another's burdens anyway and the
coming generations would early
learn that there is no happiness
here below and would not be dis
appointed as they. too, passed out
into the great arena of life; how
ever they be moved only by the
impulses of nature and Influenced
by the spectacular things alone that
float around on the surface, while
the eternal principles Of right liv-
ing exhaust themselves in the
depths below as far as shis type Of
humanity is concerned. at least.
One outspoken matron fred q
cannon ball into the web The Lead
Ter woye, which tore away every
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01
MRS. JOS. COANELLY AND SON
OLLIE DIE ON THE SAME DAY

On Sunday last. broken-hearted
at the word of her physician that
her son, the oldest and only, living
child of her heart and home must
die, and decrepit from age and
sorrow and trial. the spirit of Mrs.
Joseph Connolly sought release
from its suffering and left its tene-
ment of mortality. A few hours
later. in the same home where
both had lived since his birth, her
son, Ollie. a few years ago one of
the most splendid specimens of
physical manhood among US, breath
ed his last. his strong constitution
giving way after great struggle
with the malady known as Brieht's
Disease.
On Monday morning at 10 O'Clock
there was ushered into the chancel
Of st. Francis church. where for
years their allegiance had been de-
voutly paid. two cofiins that bore
the bodies of the devoted mother
and the loyal son, united in death
as in life.
The scene when the officiating
clergyman, Rev. Father Finley, ten
derly spoke above the inanimate
clay, was one before which the
strongest heart quailed: and eyes
unused to weeping, shed tears Of
sympathy and Of sorrow.
The widow with her three chill
dren. the eldest q noble lad of tif-
teen, were the members of the
family present. the aged father be-
ing too infirm of mind and body to
attend the funeral services. In
terment took place in the Catholic
Cemetery.
Remember. Man, that thou
must die were the words OF the
priest The Crown is not given
| for the good beginning but the
good ending. Both deaths were
said to be triumphant in the faith
| the dead had lived.
The name Of Connolly has been 4
synonym OF honor. fidelity and in
| teQrity since first known among d
and is left rich legacy for the
descendants Of q noble grandaire
end father.
Good name In man or woman
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01
Try il Here First.

There is a habit and delusion
among some Of our people to go to
some nearby city to shop, believ-
ing that they can purchase cheaper.
We think these good people may
be buncoed by their own thought.
Please reckon your carfare and
time. IL the latter is worth any
thing. If our town merchants try
to soak" you or have not what
you want, Of course. you are justi-
fed to 60 elsewhere. But first find
out by getting prices and see what
your home merchants have.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01
AGOOD XMt'
Irade Was as b. ! as
and in Many Instances
Was Better.

A Leader reporter has taLa~
pleasure at each encouraging
in the effort to get the sti y
business during the holidays 4
note how Brookhaven trade
parss with last year at this seaso4
il the first place. we would say
that the success that has come and
Of which we were assured by every
merchant approached. is in every
way merited by our alert business
men, There can be no more enter
|prising. energetic, go.ahead. up-to-
date merchants anywhere than we
have In Brookhaven. This is not
only the testimony of The Leader
that has lived and served the people
here for thirty years; but repre-
|sentatives of visiting conventions,
lodges and orders of various kinds
held here in the past several years
men who know whereof they
speak have commented on the
wonderful enterprise of our people
along with the remarkable hospi-
tality extended them on their Wis.,
its here by our city. which always
means our business men.
But we started out to say that on
|evesy hand the response. came !:
Trade was good-better than last
year" Nothing to complain Of
trade was never better"
The Leader congratulates the
people going and coming"-the
patrons and customers who did
their shopping heres where they
could get the most for their money
and the merchants who were pre-
pared to meet every demand.
Both the buyer and the seller de-
served the best and they got it.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01

representative Mott, Of -Yazoo,
stats he.has in preparation a bill
10 jt Introduces al the next seasipn
of the legislature. creating a
juvenile reformatory which will
cost about $4,000. There is no
doubt but that the bill will pass,
with public sentiment turning in
that direction.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01

A hint to the wise is sufficient
Put all your big apples (or pota-
toes or turnips) on top. and on the
bottom, and 10 the middle of one
barrel If you have small ap-
piles, dispose of them the same way
in another barrel.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01

Auditor Thompson lacks reports
from ten State banks, and cannot
make up his report Of the aggre-
gate condition until all have been
received. Banks are liable to
heavy fine for failure to get in
their reports within the ten days
allowed by law.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01
$zo. 90. REWARD UFFERRED
FOR GUILTY PARTIES.

A reward of $500 will be paid
for information leading to the ar
rest and conviction of the person or
persons who caused to be exploded
dynamite or other powerful ex-
plosive on West Whitworth Ave..
about IL o'clock Tuesday night.
wrecking the windows of Hartman
Mere. Co., Home Furniture Co.,
Mrs. Gotten and City Hall.
CHAS. HEUCK. Mayor.
Jan. l, 1912.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01

A livery. feed and sales stable
was burned at Aberdeen. AZ head of
horses ard mules were deatr0yet..
One pair Of mules was valued at
5000 and several fine horses valued
at 800 each were lost. The loss.
including hay and feed, was esti-
mated at $4,000, with $1,000 in.
surance.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1913-01-01

Generous r..

from our friends during fhe year of
1912, now numbered among the long
scroll of years that have passed, we de-
sire to express our thanks and good wish
eS to all.
May the New Year hold in its wake
for you and all those dear TO you Iife's
choicest bIessings---Good Health, Exceed
ing Happiness and Unqualified Prosperity.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-29
FRANKLIN
Numerous Home-Cemsrs For The New England HoIiday-Those Who Dined on Turkey Elsewhere.

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Aver entertained on Thanksgiving, MT. and Mrs. Albert Fryer aand children, Kenneth, Albert and Alberta and Mrs Annie Fryer of Wi1Iimantic.
 MT. and Mrs. Samuel Hartshorn spent Thanksgiving in New London.
 James Vallette, Miss Edna Vallette and Miss Grace Vallette were guests of MT and Mrs. George Miner on Thanksgiving day.
 Louis Ortman of Norwich was 8 guest of local friends Sunday.
 Mrs. Crabbe and Mrs. Erie Mitchell were in Norwich Wednesday.
 Mrs. Matilda Weaver of Attleboro is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Fred ;. Armstrong.
 MT. and Mrs. Arad R. Manning of Yantic were guests Sunday of Mir and Mrs. Lloyd P. Aver.
 Miss Mary Ryand is the Thanks giving guest of friends in Danbury
 Lloyd R. Robinson of Brattleboro, Vt, is the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson.
 Dinner Guests Thursday.
 Mr. and Mrs Louis Smith enter tained on Thanksgiving MT. and Mrs. Myron Smith and Miss Blanche Smith of Bozrah, MT and Mrs. Horace smith of Lyme, Miss Bertha Smith, Mrs. Sarah GreensIt, and Frank Greenslit and Everett Smith of New London
 Mrs M A. Bolande and Miss Anna Engstrom were in Norwich Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Curtis Hazen were guests of their daughter in Bloomfield.
 Mrs William Ladd who has been i'll with grip is improving.
 Ludwig Stott and Annie Stott Of New London were guests of MT. and Mrs. Owen Stewart for Thanksgiving.
 Henry Ellsworth of Hartford was a recent guest of $. N. Hyde.
 Miss Flora Achinson spent Thanks giving with her sister Miss Bertha Achinson at Mrs. William Ladds
 Mr. and Mrs S. N. Hyde entertain ed on Thanksgiving MT. and Mrs. Ev- erett Shepard of Providence and MT. and Mrs David Lillibridge of Plain Hill.
 Herbert Stewart of Willimantic is spending the Thanksgiving recess with MT. and Mrs. Owen Stewart.
 James Hazen is making improve ments in his house.
 Spent Holiday In Lebanon.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred s. Armstrong and family spent Thanksgiving in Leb- anon guests of Isaac Avery.
 MT. and Mrs. Theodore Smith and Miss Alice Leach were guests of friends in Norwich on Thanksgiving.
 Harry Clark of Scotland Road was the guest of Nelson Tucker on Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Clark were guests Sunday of Mir and Mrs. Theodore Smith.
 Samuel Hartshorns 83rd Birthday.
 Many friends called on Samuel Hartshorn on Monday offering con- gratulations, it being his eighty third birthday.
 Mir. and Mrs Earl Rogers of Nor wich spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Antoinette Hastings.
 Ralph Armstrong of Providence was a Thanksgiving guest of his father Fred s. Armstrong.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-29
UNCASVILLE
pr. Wilson Leases Property--Accidsnt to Walter Beckwfth-Entertainment by Epworth League.

Dr. Frank E. Wilson has moved this week from the house in Pequot owned by Miss GaIllpeau of New London to the house in this village owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Rurchard. pr. Wilson has leased the place for number of years with privilege of purchasing.
 The c. M. Robertson Co. has men at work shing1ing their tenements.
 Miss Florence Hart is the guest oI relatives in Worcester.
 Sent Thanksgiving Box.
 The Good Cheer Sunshine society members were entertained at the home of Mrs. Grant Thursday afternoon with an attendance of 21 members Reports were read from box of things sent for Thanksgiving to the Sunshine Rest home at Bensonhurst Mrs. Frank D. Luddington will entertain at the next meeting.
 MT. and Mrs. Morris Freeman are entertaining Mrs. FTeeman's mother, Mrs. Rosenthal, of Sag Harbor, l.. l.
 At the weekly prayer meeting at the Baptist church Friday evening Secre- tary Green of the Y. M. c. A. of New London addressed the meeting.
 Trap Rock for Roads. Four carloads of trap rock have been delivered at the Palmer yards and more at the siding in Pequot for the repair of the state road from the c. V. sta- ton to PaImertown. The laying down of extension from the Palmertown end to the Bank mill of the c. M. Robert son Co. will be delayed until spring. Miss Lucy Allyn is seriously i'll at her home.
 Miss Laura Woodworth has returned home after a weeks visit with friends in Westerly.
 Clothing Caught in Shaftins. Walter Beckwith, while at his work Saturday night in the c. NJ. Robertson Co.'S Red mill had his clothing caught in the shafting tearing it near ly off. Besides being badly frightened he received some bruises and scratch es: his ankle sustained spFaiTi. Miss Chase of West HarWich, Mass, is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Miner
 Miss Lizzie Whaley is with relatives in New Haven previous to going Dec. 1 i to the F. and A. M home in Walling- ford
 Epworth League Entertains. Wednesday evening the Epworth league gave an entertainment with sale of cake. coffee, ice cream and candy afterward. Tie entertainment con sisted of musical selections. The Bass | Clef orchestra and MT. Smith of Nor Wich assisted in the musical selections and the readings and recitations. [ tions.
 Thomas Tuckey left Monday morn ing for Sag Harbor. where he has ob- l tained employment. The Uncasville Mfg Co. are reroof- ing one of it's buildings in Pequot. The roof is of tin which during a recent heavy wind was blown off. Married at Harrisons.
 James Everetts, employed in Hart i ford who has been spending a few days the guest of his mother, Mrs Jennie Everetts, was united in mar ] riage with Miss Gladys Guiles at the home of the bride at Harrisons Land 1 ing Wednesday afternoon. Hymie Freiburg of Providence spent i the week end with relatives in town.
 The Reyes Product Co. is running l overtime to fill orders.
 Miss Emma Whaley is visiting l friends in Mantle.
 1 Mrs Roy Johnson and son are guests 1 of relatives in Providence, R. l.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-29
LEONARD BRIDGE
Busy Bee Society Meets-New Owners For Gilbert Williams Farm.

The Busy Bee society met with Mrs. There were ten present Refreshments were served.
 Mrs Ida E. Cummings and son Carl ton are visiting the formers daughter, Mrs. L. H. Corbit in Bridgeport
 Mrs. Amos LilIey of Lebanon has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Rexford E. Cummings.
 Thanksgiving Sermon.
 Rev. Elwell 0. Mead preached a Thanksgiving sermon Sunday taking for his text, Nehemiah VIII-10.
 Mrs Walter W. Paddock of Crom- well spent several days this week with her mother, Mrs. Leverett A. Man. waring.
 L. H. Corbit has returned to Bridge port
 NIT. and Mrs Joseph Jama1ow en- tertained a large party Tuesday in honor of their little son.
 About twenty from Goshen attended church service at Exeter Sunday after noon.
 Buy Williams Farm.
 The Jewish family from New York who have purchased the Gilbert Williams farm arrived Monday and took possession. The household goods arrived here Saturday.
 Judge and Mrs Albert c. KneeIand motored to Hartford Wednesday, and spent Thanksgiving with their sons William A. and Warren M. Kneeland.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-29
WESTMINSTER
Frank LinneII to Enlarge Cottage
 Happenings of the Week.

Lester Worthington has recovered from his recent illness and has re- turned to work
 Mrs A. posensweig is visiting friends in New York city.
 Frank LIn.lell IS having lumber haul ed for an addition to his cottage
 James Jones met with an accident to his eye while doing some carpenter work for Deacon Edmonds Saturday.
 No Thanksgiving service was held at the church on account of the union services at Canterbury Green in the evening on Thanksgiving day.
 Prayer meeting was held at 7S0 Fri day evening.
 Next Sunday morning the Rev. w Fl. Raymond will take for his subject, The Promise of Power. In the eve ming the Christian Endeavor society will have charge of the service.
 A party of six came over from Plainfield in an automobile to the Sun day night service. Mrs. W Harrison Raymond has re- turned from a visit to her daughter in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-29
WOODSTOCK
Lecture by pr. sanborn to Be Feature of Poultry Show-GraveI Walk at Common.

MT and Mrs. John E. Clark spent Thanksgiving in New York
 Mrs. Marvin F. Hyde and children are guests of Mrs. w. J. Lindeman. Mrs. R. B. Richardson has been in Boston for few days
 New Walk at Common
 E. A. Bowen has been having @ gravel walk built along one side of the Common.
 Dinner Guests Thursday. Miss Nellie Chandler and Mrs Marcus Wood entertained on Thanksgiving day MT. and Mrs. H. J. Potter of Hartford, Louis Chandler of Boston, MT. and Mrs. Chauncey Morse. Miss Alice Morse, Mir and Mrs. Ernest Morse and son, ,Chand- Ter of Putnam, and William H. Chand. Ter of Woodstock.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. H. Child and Miss Rilla Child spent the holiday in Con- cord, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs Fred W. Howard of Glastonbury have been guests of Will liam A. Howard.
 A social with Mrs Charles Taber and Mrs Clarence Taber as hostesses was held in the chapel Friday evening.
 Poultry Show.
 The Woodstock poultry show is to be held at the Fair Grounds Dec. g. The forenoon is to be devoted to the judg- ing of the birds. In the afternoon Dr, Sanborn of Holden will talk on A One
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-29
BROOKLYN
illuminated Cross Erected Above En- trance to Trinity Church--Sae of White Farm.

Henry W. Main is making still fur ther improvements 10 the home he is to occupy by adding a porch on the south door,
 Edward H. Dawson of New Bri- tain was in town with his dog for a few days to try his luck hunting in the woods of his boyhood days.
 Illuminated Cross.
 Trinity church has had a cross placed over it's entrance which Is il- 1umined with electric lamps, presenting a beautiful appearance and giving much needed light to the walk to the street.
 MT. and Mrs. D. B. Hatch and daugh- ter have closed their house and gone to New York for the winter.
 Farm Sold.
 Charles E. Young has sold his farm known as the White farm, situated one mile south of the village on the Cam terbury road, to Charles l.. Torrey of Putnam.
 Miss Emma Miller has returned home from caring for her sister, Mrs. Frank Hoxie, who is much improved. Dr. Warren A. Tanner visited in Providence of late.
 Charles H. Blake was in Burlington, R. I. Saturday to visit his son.
 Motored to North Adams.
 MT and Mrs Harry Copeland and Mrs Edwin Bennett visited friends in North Adams, Mass, the past week making the trip in an automobile.
 Miss Lizzie w. Baker has gone to Ponfret for the winter
 Rev. G. F. Genung. D. D.. and wife, were with their daughter and family in Greenfield Thanksgiving.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank A. Spaulding had Mir and Mrs. Clinton F'rink as guests Sunday.
 Mrs. c. M. Gallup was a recent guest of Mrs. Sidney W. Bard. Schools in town closed Wednesday, taking a recess till Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-29
GOSHEN
Household Goods of Rev. Marcus Burr Taken to Norwalk-Officers and Committees of c. E. Society.

The household goods of Rev. Mar GUS Burr were transported by auto truck to Norwalk, Thursday
 c. E. Officers and Committees.
 At the business meeting of the Christian Endeavor society Sunday evening the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: -Presi- dent, Miss Clara Gillette; vice. presi- dent, J. A. Randall; recording secre- secretary, E. W. Jones; treasurer, w. c. Thomas; organist. Bessie H. Ran dall; assistant organist, Mrs. w. c. Thomas; collector, Calvin Mccall; lookout committee, J. A. Randall; 7; E. W. Jones, Archie R. Curry; prayer Bennie R. York, w. l. Mott, w. c. Thomas; social committee Hattie M. York Archie R. Curry, Mrs. w C.. Thomas, Benuia NJ York; music; com mittee-Mrs. F. w. Jones. J. A. Ran dall. Bessie H. Randall, Ethel Randall, Mrs w c. Thomas; missionary com mittee-Annie Gillette. Mrs. w. H. Geer, Mrs J. A. Randall, Mrs. w. T. Curry; temperance coommittee- William G. Thomas, Edward w. Jones. William H. Geer: flower committee Bessie H. Randall. Royce F. Mccall, Alice N. Rodman, Eva G. Curry, Cal win Mccall; calling committee Mrs. l. J A. Randall, Mrs. w H. Geer
 Engaged In Lumbering.
 Charles Cole is in New York state, engaged in numbering for McLonglin Brothers.
 s. Paley has been shipping quanti- ties of baled bay to New Jersey.
 Fall crickets have been heard up to within few days
 There was a family reunion at the home of Deacon w w Gillette's Thursday. Thanksgiving day.
 c. E. Silver Anniversary.
 The Christian Endeavor society will hold it's twenty fifth anniversary meet ing, Sunday, December 7th at II o'clock in place of the regular church service.
 w. | Mott is building an addition to his house.
 Schools closed Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday.