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The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
CHRISTMAS AT THE CAPITAL
President and His Family Set an
Example i'm Remembering
the Poor

Washington, Dec. 25.-tPeace on
Earth. Good Will to Men
This sentence blazing from bril-
liantly lighted electric placard, rails
ed almost to the dome of the capi-
tol. reflected the sentiment of thou
sands who assem- bled on the capitol
plaza last night, to celebrate Wash
ington's first community Christ
mas"
A giant illuminated spruce, the
marine band; huge electric Star of
the East. and chorus OF 900 sing
ers, with the capitol itself the back
ground against the dark curtain of
the sky, made scene Of impressive
beauty. Tableaux representing the
story Of the nativity, were presented
in the improvised amphitheater.
Christmas cheer went out from
the White House Yesterday to hum
dreds of the needy in Washington
by direction of the President and
Mrs. Wilson ana their daughters.
Margaret ana Eleanor. before the
presidents family left for MISSISSIPPI
pi, deserving families in the capital
had been listed for practical Christ
mas gifts. Many OF those had been
discovered by Mrs. Wilson ami her
daughters by personal Investigations.
Accordingly TWO large automobile
trucks left the White House early
yesterday loaded with turkeys, hams.
vegetables, cooked foodJ of many
kinds, fruits and nuts End glitter
ing array Of toys and knick-knacks
for children of the poor.
The entire day was taken up by
White House attaches in making The
deliveries
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
OUT OF THE ARCTIC
S. o. S. Call for Help Sent by a
Stranded Steamer

London, Dec. 25.-The first wire
less call for help ever received from
the Arctic circle was told about in
the Yorkshire Observer Yesterday.
"Bergin is working S. o. S. Wait
and listen," the paper states was the
message which went the> rounds of
Europe's wireless stations at /
o'clock Tuesday morning. All did
as requested and the fact was then
established that the Norwegian
steamship Sagnivard Jarl had gone
ashore on the Lofoden Islands. 600
miles north of Bergen, Norway.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26

Wilson and his family on board
their private car en- route to Pass
Christian, Miss. An all day journey
the Carolinas and Georgia
brought recollections of the Wilson's
early residence in these parts. years
ago. One member of the family was
missing for the first time, Mrs.
Francis Bowes Sayre, the president s
second daughter. who is on a honey
moon trip to Europe.
The train stopped at Gainesville
Ga, where Miss Margaret Wilson
and Miss Eleanor Wilson were born.
The president pointed out the house
to them
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
NO. 1873

men own unimproved land north OF
Palatka and were going there to be-
gin clearing in preparations for
trucking.
Mr.. J. C. johnson and family and
nephew of Newburg, Ala, relatives
of Mr.. R. c. McNatt, arrived last
week to make Florida their home.
They are occupying the Leavengood
property at Stanton. We are glad
TO welcome more families to our
community.
Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Albertson and
daughter, Miss Minnie, We're Ocala
shoppers Wednesday.
The Sabbath School Institute held
in the church Saturday evening and
Sunday morning by Mr. Green of
Birmingham and Rev. G. V. Albert
son of DeLand, was we'll attended
and very much appreciated by all
One of the visible results is the or
ganization of a teachers training
class. which will be heard from dur
ing the months and years to come
Mrs. Frank Henderly and children
toured and traded in the city of
Ocala Tuesday.
Prof. and Mrs. Barnwell and
daughter of Tuscaloosa, Ala, arriv-
ed Sunday afternoon and are over
Mrs. VI. c. Wilson,
Mr.. o. T. Whiting and grand
daughter, Miss Whiting of Massa-
chusetts, arrived last Wednesday for
an over Christmas visit with Mrs. S.
A. Buckley, to whom they are relat-
! ed.
Mrs. A. CattaroZa, who is slowly
mending from recent sickness, was
consulting an Ocala physician Mon
day
Mrs. Ward of North Marion arriv-
ed Monday for an over Christmas
visit with her granddaughter, Mrs.
H. c. Rast.
Mr. and Mrs Franklin and charm
ing daughter of near Rock Island.
H., arrived last Thursday for an
over Christmas visit with relatives
Mr. E. c. Albertson and family
Mr.. William Alsopp. who exercis-
es his right TO change his mind about
as often as woman. arrived home
Sunday night from his Jacksonville
trip. He thinks Weirsdale will offer
him very pleasant Christmas time
Rev. c. V Albertson, who was
with Us Saturday night and Sunday
morning, and who went to Gambler
for Sunday evening services, return
ed here Monday afternoon and spent
that night pleasantly with Mr. w B.
sCoggins and family He intends to
be with his family at DeLand Christ
mas day.
Our hotel is gradually getting iH
guests. Mr.. Rowe tells us that he is
expecting several in the next few
days.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
WEIRSDALE

Weirsdale. Dec. 26-Messrs. Sam
uel> Elder and Arthur Adams were
traders in Ocala Saturday.
Mr.. j. II. Harp and barother, who
have been trucking for the past few
years at Montverde, Fla, and who
recently sold their interests there,
we're here Saturday and Sunday,
stopping at the Black House These
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
DAUGHTERS
SAW THEIR BIRTH PLACE

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 25.-Christmas
eve was spent quietly by President
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
LUMBER COMPANIES
MUST OBEY THE LAW

jefferson City, Mo-. Dec. 26.-The
Missouri supreme court has issued
the decree of custer against several
wholesale lumber companies. The
fines aggregate $436,000. In addi-
ton to the suspended custer DEGREES
issued the licenses OF five other
companies not incorporated in Mis-
souri, were revoked and fines were
imposed.
The supremE court, however, sus-
pended execution Of the order for
revocation of the licenses OF foreign
companies on condition that they
pay fines assessed and in future they
comply with the state laws.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
TAKING THEIR TINE
Experts in Thaw Case May Yet Re.
lease Him Because of
Old Age

Concord, y. H., Dec 25.-The
commission appointed by the federal
court to determine the present men
tai condition of Harry K. Thaw in
connection with the fugitive's appli
cation to be released on bail held a
brief session yesterday and adjourn
ed until next week.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
AN XMAS ACCIDENT
Crawford Badly Burned While Play
ing Santa Claus

Valdosta, Ga, Dec. 25.-Tom
Crawford, Jr., had his face and hands
badly burned last evening while act
ing as Santa Claus at Christmas
tree celebration at the First Baptist
church. His beard and hair was
made Of cotton and it caught on fire
from the candles on the tree.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
OPEN ALL NIGHT

The Merchants Cafe is a first class
place TO take your meals. Open night,
and day. J. R. Dewey, proprie-
tor 2-2S-tf
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
PROUD OF HER PAyENlENTS
And New Sewer System. DunneIIon
Marched Onward i'm I'M
DrOVPmPnt
prOVenent

Dunnellon Advocate: Dunnellon's
Christmas present is one any city
could be proud of. The paving with
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1913-12-26
ourt. however, sus-

The largest shipment of Nunnal-
, ly's Candles that ever came 10 Ocala,
Just in at Gerio's Drugstore 12-15tf
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

square feet has been laid this year. pe extended as rapidly as possible, ana property owners be enlisted to push the work along.
 In, connection with the city water system, he recommends the lnstalAar ton of a filtration plant 'at the pump- ing station for uSe-on- occasions when warm weather or heaz'y storms may have caused deterioration. He antlcl- pateS good results from the appropf1a- tion ot SS,0G0 for an ice plaanI, and ue- clares himself to be i'll full sympathy with the proposition to supply Ice5 10 the people at the lowest possible COS |.
 Credit is given Supt. Sullivan Tor IEe excellent showing or the street depart ment, which shows a balance OI $l, = 40S.94 for use iii November. May or Dunn recommends macadamlzlng of Pleasant street and permanent pave menI on Church street between Main ana Valley streets, and on Main street rom Jachson to Union streets.
 lie expresses himself III sympathy with the petition oi the memoers of the fire companies for more pay, and comments tne eniciency or the police force, recommending the installation or d signal box on the corner ot Railroad anu union streets, ana also at the low CT end oI the oeaI oH Main street.
 The mayors report concludes with an expression O. thanks to the citizens oI NlIlimanuic and to all who have been connected WIth the admlniStra- ton of the city's affairs, tof the way Iney nave perIUrmed IneIr uutleS, and nave upnelu nIm during the year just ended
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
CAINIELSON
Attorney Frank E. Howarth Taken to His Office to Get Important Papers Mrs. Bennett Battles Photoera phers-Dayville Guest Scared.

That he might secure some papers in desk in his office in Putnam At torney Frank E. Howarth, who is be- ing tried on arson charges in the Su- perior court at. Willimantic, was taken to Putnam Saturday morning and was in charge of Sheriff Preston B. Sibley and Deputy Sheriff John H. F1tts dur ing the trip, which was made in an automobile
 Arrived at his office Attorney How arth found that he could not open the desk, as the key was at the home of his friend Miss Sheldon, in Wood stock It was necessary, therefore, to wait, while a messenger was sent to bring the Key The return trip to the jail was made without incident
 Sheriff Sibley had authority from Judge William H. Williams, presid- ing at the trial, to take Attorney How arth to Putnam, as the latteris counsel Attorneys S B. Harvey and w. A. King of Willimantic, were too busy to attend to the detail The papers se- cured are wanted in connection with the defence for Attorney Howarth which will commence next week, but not before Thursday or Friday, it is now thought, for the state has not finished it's side of the case
 Sheriff Sibley said Saturday that in the matter of fare every considera- tion is being shown Attorney Howarth
 
 sion to have whatever he cares to eat but partakes of food only sparingly the strain of the trial having taken away his appetite Attorney Howarth is reported to have lost, flesh last week at the rate of about a pound day and his weight as announced by him self to local attorney, is 112 pounds HoWarth is of slender build but 112 is considerably below his normal weight
 Mrs. Zola A. Bennett, whose testi- mony has contributed to make the Howarth trial the most sensational in Windham county in years, has wearied of the efforts of the newspaper men to snapshot her while she is in Willi- mantle. Mrs Bennett has had no photograph taken in years. The last one taken shows her dressed in a nurses training gown As this picture was not just what would seem most desirable for use in newspapers and for other very good reasons Mrs. Ben nett had politely begged to be excused from allowing the use of it, but after her experiences of the past, few days with the newspaper photographers she has offered to release the picture if the news papers will assure her of protection from the camera squad. Mrs Bennett has been wearing heavy veil in WilIimantic, solely as protection against the picture men, but the photographers have continued to watch closely for try for a pie ture the minute the veil was raised
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10

that will keep the water officials post ed on how much water the big, con- tainer is holding at all times. The de- vice installed works electrically, so that knowledge of how much the tank contains will be known at all times in the office of the city water department in the municipal building and at the pumping station. The arrangement will insure that a sufficient supply is al- ways kept in the, tank to meet emer- gencies
 Secretary Raymond to Speak.
 Secretary Raymond of the Connecti- cut Bible society is to address the mid week meeting at the Congregational church Thursday evening.
 Webster High schools basketball team is scheduled to play a game here with Putnam High school Friday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. George F. Holbrook entertained Mrs. White of Elliott over Sunday.
 Miss Beatrice M. Dwyer. Miss Iva gene Fuller, Miss Dorothy Kennedy, Miss Helen Rich, Miss Jessie MacdOn- aId Camp Fire girls, with Miss Es- merelda Macdonald of WiAimantic, en- joyed a long walk on Pomfret road Saturday.
 Putnam is enthusiastic over grand opera The opera stars were also very well pleased with their reception here
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10

The annual report of Mayor Daniel ?. Dunn for the fiscal year ending Oct. ST. 1918. was made public Saturday. It shows the financial condition of the city to be better than it was a year aEo. s62, Te9.14 was expended in the pasT year, as entrusted with SS5. .70S. 72 for the previous year, while the net lia- hihtfes of the city have been reduced from S1S2, ,T64-0T to SIS, ,9S2.22 The sinking fund of the city at present amounts to $37, 800. and next October when water bonds for S50,OO0 will be- come due and payable, this fund will practically furnish enough for their re- JireEent-
 The member of arc lights have been reduced from 119 to 100. and the num- ber of fDcaRdesceni lights increased from % 10 Ie9, lowering the expense from s10.0DS.60 10 $S. S95.15. The mayor therefore recommends the installation of fnczndescent lights in the future, and iR this connection the enforcement Of the provisions of the city's contract with the WilliTnantic Gas and Electric Light company in regard to the elimin scson Of unsightly poles
 There has been constructed or is in process Of construction. S.943 feet of hmwers. and no large outlay in that di- ezaEsnB will be needed immedia teIy.
 Nsayor Dunn recommends that side walk construction, of which 24,S21
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
FIRE LOSS S1,ooo.
Two Story Building, Used by Hormidas Dion in Connection With His Bakery Burned.

Three alarms sent in from box B abCu1 3.30 Saturday morning brought out all the ire companies and large crowd inc first was in Q small UWo- story building at the rear or the prop erty owned by Hormisdas Dion on AsR street and was used by hiIa as d bak- cry. Little was lett ot the pulAdlng put d shell, with the root entirely gone. The damage was aoout $1,0U0, ana the place Is sad to have been insured for S70Q.
 The fire was discovered by ME. Dion s baker, who goes to worK about $50 in the morning. When he arIlEed the oven door mad been blown oH and flames were licking the woodwork. He gaA e warning by loud shouts, and the alarm was turned in. Evidently some one dld the ringing who was unfamiliar with the systen, which was Ihs cause oI the triple alarm.
 The HIitops had a hard pull from Summit street nearly to the fair grounds, and were all in when they ar rived. The fire was soon under con trol, and the adjacent buildings We're never in danger.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
Personals.

Miss Mae Davis was a week end wis., ftor in Boston,
 Miss Jennie Higgins is spending a week in Boston
 Mrs. William Vanderman is in Put nam for a short stay,
 Miss May Clifford spent Sunday at her home in Colchester.
 Thomas Ashton and c. 0ttenheimef were in Hartford Saturday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young are vis- iting relatives in Providence.
 Miss Mollie Murphy of Hartford is visiting relatives in Willimantic
 Mir William Cress of West Main street is in Providence for short stay Frank White of Hartford was a Will iimnatic yihsitor Saturday and Sun day
 Homer Neil was in South Willingto1 over Sunday, at the home .of his par ents.
 Miss Ethel AFosleE of Rockville. for merly of this city, spent Sunday ir town.
 A.. N. Potter was a week end visitor at the home of her father, A. N Potter of Church street.
 Mrs NJ Connor of Hartford, former ly of this city. was the guest of local friends Saturday.
 M. F. Congdon, roadmaster for the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10

New Haven road, spent Saturday here in the interest of the railroad. Miss Charlotte Smith of Hartford is spending two weeks here with her par ents, MI. and Mrs. John Smith.
 MT and Mrs Frank Strahlan of New Haven spent Sunday with MT. Strah- lan's parents, MT. and Mrs. Timothy Reagan.
 Miss Jennie Foley has returned to her home in Hartford, after spending week at the, home or her aunt, Mrs. l.. C1une
 Carl Richards of Holyoke is making visit at the home or c. E. Lovett on Union street, MT. Richards formerly lived here.
 Miss Nellie Burke, who teaches in Sterling, spent the week end at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Burke of this city.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. Knight returned to East Hartford Saturday, after a visit at Mt Hope with Mrs. Knights pair ents, MT. and Mrs. A. M. Grant.
 Miss Ruth E. Taylor of the Ameri- can Thread companys office force re- turned Sunday evening from her home at Middle Haddam, where she spent the week end. Local people in Hartford Saturday included Miss Fannie Bishop, Miss Mary Fitzgerald, Mrs. James Brown, Mrs. James McQuillan and daughter, Miss Rose MeQuillan.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
GUEST SAW BURGLAR.
Screamed and Painted, But Hosts Supposed She Had Seen a Mouse.

From Dayville has come a story that a young woman guest at one of the homes there last week went up stairs from the dinner table early in the evening and found burglar ram sacking her room- Her cry of fear is said to have been interpreted by the other members of the household, all on the lower floor as having been due to seeing a mouse and it is re- lated that they paid no further atten- tion to the matter until, some time later, on going upstairs they found the young woman lying in a swoon on the floor. The story is that when she was revived she related finding the man in the room and that she was able to give some description of him. He had made good his escape by that time, however. leaving, in his hurry and dropped son the lawn.
 Dayville has had too many burgla- Iies for a village of it's size lately and there is anxiety among many of the residents there to get the persons re- sponsible for them.
 Left for Ohio.
 Rev. c. H, Barber left Sunday evening for Columbus, O., where he is to attend the Anti Saloon league con- vention. Rev, Mir Barber goes in com pany with H. H. Spooner of the Con- necticut Temr e7c~ce union, of which he is the president.
 Borough Briefs.
 William McDermott of New York is spending a few days at his home in Danielson- Henry McDernaott of Woon- socket was a visitor at his home here over Sunday
 Health Officer E. c. Babson was, in Wauregan Sunday on work connected with the duties of his office. Rev. J. C.. Mathieu, pastor of the Sacred Heart church at Wauregan, is i'll.
 Rev. Ignatius Kost administered first communion to a class at St. Joseph s church in Dayville Sunday morning. Mrs. George H. Call is to have the members of the Ladies' Benevolent so- ciety of the Congregational church al her home for a meeting Wednesday afternoon.
 The Ladies' Reading circle is to meet with Mrs T. E. Hopkins this (Monday] l afternoon.
 Will Lay Cornerstone. Rt Rev, J. J. Milan will be at MoosuT next Sunday for the laying of the cor l nerstone of the new All Hallows' schoo | building.
 A Speedy Trip. c. H, PelIett recently drove his cal | te Stamford and return in one day making within a fraction of a mile O l 800 miles and was back In DanielsoI l at 10.36 D. m.
 Stage and Aute Collide. l At Brooklyn at about 715 Saturday l evening there was q collision between I an automobile driven by Edwin Ben ] nett and the Danieison stage, driven b. 1 Clinton Cleveland. The stage had tW' l passengers. No one was injured Th' stage was slightly damaged and tn horse attached to it scratched bit The accident occurred near the jail
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
Brief Mention.

Recent hunting licenses have been is- sued to Fred Kies, Uriah Undertook, Oscar Olsen and Ray Rhoades of this city
 Miss Doris French returns to Wel1es- ley today. after spending the week end with her parents in this city. A col lege friend Miss Elizabeth Stacey of Minneapolis, was her guest during her stay.
 The Avery Strong company finished their week of repertoire and vaudeville at the Loomer Opera house with For Mothers Sake at the matinee and The Girl of Eagle Ranch at the evening performance Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10

dage of Storrs, supervisor of agricul- ture in the schools of Mansfield
 Miss Elizabeth Sherman of the local Model school gave talk en A Primary Language Lesson.
 Miss Annie W. Buchanan of Mans field, teacher at the Model school, had for her subject, A A'-Language Lesson for Upper Grades
 The morning session closed with a description of A Writing Lesson for Upper Grades, by Miss Jennie E. Den ehy of the Wfllimantic Normal Train ing school
 Adjournment was taken at noon for luncheon.
 At 1.30 Miss Bertha c. Gallup of this city, teacher at Coventry, spoke on A Reading Lesson for First Grade Pupils.
 The closing subject was History in the Elementary Schools. treated by w. & Dakin, supervisor of schools of Canton and Chester
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
Averages of Leader
STOMACH PuMP sAvED HIM.
James Gill Took Laudanum by Mistake
 for Medicine.

Saturday morning James Gill, a pa per mill operative Hop River, feel ing rather poorly, went to get bottle of medicine. and accidentally took a dose of laudanum. The ambulance was called and took Gill to St Josephs hospital, where the stomach pump saw ed him.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
Talks on Hvoiene

A series of health talks will be giv- en during the winter to members of the Y. M. c. A. over 16. years of age. Local physicians will be the speakers and the schedule is as follows:
 Nov. 11-Dr. O'Neilb subject Health in General
 Dec. 9-Dr. Whites subject, Digestion. Jan. 13-Dr, Simonds, subject. Feet. Feb 10-Dr Wilcox, subject Habits. March 10-Dr. Parker, subject, Social Hygiene
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
OBITUARY.
Mrs. AdeIard Rerard

cnnabeth Gray, 2S, wife of Adelard Berard, died Friday evening of pull monary hemorrhage while at work in her home, 30 Willowbrook street Her death came as a great shock to her family and friends.
 The deceased was the daughter of MT. ald Mrs Glover E. Gray. There survive here, besides her husband and two small children, a sister, Mrs. Thomas J: Owens, and three brothers, Harold, John and William Gray of this city.
 The funeral services were held at St. Mary's church Sunday at p. m. Bur i1l was in the Windham Center ceme- tery.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
TEACHERS MEETING.
Attended by About 40 at the Normal School.

About forty teachers attended the teachers institute held at the Normal school one Saturday, in charge of Su- pervisor Levi l. Garrison of this city Several local people interested in school work were present, and the. pro- eramme which consisted chiefly of language, writing and reading lessons, proved very interesting
 Agriculture in the Schools was the subject of an address by A. J. Bum
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
FUN ERALS.
Ernest E. Weeks

Funeral services for Ernest E. Weeks were held at the Warrenville church Saturday at 1 D. m-,% following g prayers at the house. Rev. G. c. Chap peI of MontviIle of1ciated, assisted by Rev. B. c. Bugbee. The bearers were B. H Gardner, William Mercy. Charles Gallup and D. Kenyon Burial was in the South cemetery in Ashford. Under taker Hiram N Fenn was in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
STArr ORQ SPRINGS
Clerks and Manufacturers Tied for First Place in the Candlepin League Tournament

The Clerks are now tied for first place with the Manufacturers in the Stafford Candlepin league. The Inde pendents captured the record for high team point and the Clerks for high team total. H. Pinney is now tied with Snow for high single string, each hav- ing record of 112.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-11-10
Passina of The Cali.

The Willimanttc Call weekly news paper which c. D. Stone of this city started several weeks ago. did not come out last week and from all re- pirts publication of the newspaper has been indefnitefs suspended by MT. Stone.