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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
cHRIsTMAs SUNDAY
To Be Observed at Congregational
 Church with Special Program.

ShuFcn with special Program.
 Sunday will be observed as Christ mas Sunday at the Cor gregational church. The sermon and music at the morning service will be appro- priate for the day and in the evening a Bible school concert will be given. At the morning service the choir will sing a recently published cantata, The Star Divine, by Lansing. The can tata includes solos, duets and chor- uses
 The programmes for the day follow: introduction, organ; recitative, 1 Shall See Him. Frank Lowe: chorus. Hymn of the Prophets; bass solo, Out of Jacob, Wallace Smith; soprano solo, The Watching of the Magi for the Star, Gladys A. Farmer; chorus of Prophets; alto solo. The Journey of the Magi, Marion ": Amden: chorus. In the Old World Splendor; soprano solo. None Could Tell. Josephine M Clifford; alto solo, Der the Place Where Sleeping, Marion W. Amden; chorus. Glory to God in the Highest; duet, The Alteration of the Magi, Gladys A. Farmer, Wallace Smith; f1rale. Star of the East.
 The program of the Christmas con- cert Sunday evening at 6 o'clock will be as follows:
 Song, Joy to the World, school; prayer, Superintendent Child; The Christ Child. Helen Raves; Gifts for Jesus. Harold Arnold; song, Away in a Manager, primary class; recitation, Perry Barber. Kathleen Beard. Ed win Fisher; song, The Lowly Child, juniors; The Star and the Kiss, Helen Wheaton: solo, Ruth Bartlett; The Proof. Sarah Barber: O Little Town of Bethlehem. We Sisters class; Rock a-bye. Dear Little Baby, Genevieve Letters: song. Silent Night, juniors; Our Christmas, Alfred Barber; Others, Elnora Fisher: solo, Blest Be Thou, O Christ Eternal, Mrs. c. M. Letters, with accompaniment by Miss Sar- gent. Mrs. Torrey and Miss Gertrude Warner: remarks, The Joy of Civ ing. pastor: song, It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, school: benedictton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19

is at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. l.. A. KingburY fer the hol- iday vacation.
 T. F. Mullen was in Norwich Fri day on business.
 Hartford visitors Friday were: Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Winter. Miss Beatrice Bill, Mrs. James Bennett, A. I. Bill, MT. and Mrs. R. W. E. Carpenter, and Mrs. l. A. Kinbury.
 Laecnics.
 ". A. Buck spent Friday in Bos- ton.
 E. c. Sharpe was in Norwich Fri day.
 J. H. Reed of Stafford was a local visitor Friday.
 F. W. Clapp was in Norwich Fri day on business.
 Mrs. W. c. Brown is in New Haven for a few days.
 M. P. Donahue of Putnam spent Friday in Willimantic.
 B. T. Savory of East Hartford spent Friday with his family in this City. The train for Boston due in this city at s.45 a. m- was 30 minutes late Friday.
 Miss Grace Davon is in Boston, the guest Of her cousin, Miss Florence Dayo1, who attends school in that city.
 The students from the Connecticut Agricultural college left the local sta tion today for their respective homes. The winter term opens Jan. 4. 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
WILL L-IMANTIC

in abatement was decided. Permission was granted. in the discretion of the court, to save expense in the matter.
 Attorney Barnett appeared to argue dict of $4, 900 received by Frank St. Martin from the New Haven road. Att toruey Capen opposed the setting aside of the verdict, and the court re- served decision
 Just previous to adjournment, Attor- neys Perkins and Bill argued the mat ter of costs in the church squabble in the other end Of the counyt, the in- function in which was withdrawn a short time ago. Judge Reed allowed actual court costs, but refused to tax She witness fees against the plaintiffs, who withdrew voluntarily to save trou- ble and expense, although Judge Bill stated to the court that they had all been actually paid with money raised by friends of the defendant.
 Two Divorce Cases.
 Two divorce matters were head. Tn the first William s. Congdon received a decree of divorce from Dorothy Jo- sephine Congdon on the ground of de- sertion. They were married July 26, 1902, in Rhode Island, and lived to- gether until March 24. 1908. when Mrs. Congdon left, presumably for a visit with her sister in Indiana, but in reality for New York, and she never rOlQEne0. S16 dL one llIIlo WIObc lAl6t she would like to come back, but later wrote again that she would never dc so.
 Mrs. Katherine Congdon. mother of the complainant, Mrs. Jennie Hubbard Frost. a neighbor, and ex-Alderman William E. Webber, also a neighbor to the Congdons, were witnesses.
 The other divorce matter was that of Alonzo D. Ireson Ys. Josephine M Ireson, also claimed on the ground o1 desertion. It soon appeared that three m6nths had not elapsed since the be- ginning of the action, in October, and as the statute says explicitly that the divorce cannot be granted before the expiration of that time. unless there is an appearance to defend against the complaint, the case had to go over.
 It transpired that appearance had been made by out of state attorneys but from letters written to them bySAt- torney Harvey in relation to the matter it was apparent that they were only interested in the custody of the chill dren, and Judge Reed held that this was not an appearance to defend" in the meaning of the statute. At this time a recess was taken to 1.S0, when
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
PRISONERS ExrlNeuIsH FIRE.
Brigade From County JaII Puts Out
 Chimney Blaze.

Ten prisoners from the jail at Brooklyn, under the direction of Dep uty Jailer Wallace, responded promptly as a fire brigade Friday at noon to extinguish a chimney blaze at the home of Katherine Luther, whose West village. Two fire extinguishers were brought along by the prisoners, who did rapid and effective work in subduing the fire, which caused only a small amount of damage.
 Moth Scouts at Work.
 Moth scouts continue their work in Windham county towns The searchers after the damaging pests browntaii and gypsy mothS-have but not iu such numbers as two or three years ago. Farmers in many cases are now able to identify the pests and lend their aid in destroying them as fast as found
 Christmas Concerts.
 Christmas concerts are planned to be held at the Baptist, Methodist and Congregational churches. Sunday. At the Congregational church the con for 6 p. m. and for the Baptist at D. m. A number plan, under this ar- engagement of hours to be present al at least two concerts, all of which promise to be very interesting and en- tertaining.
 Theft Detecting soeiety's Officers.
 The following are the newly elected officers of Kllingly Theft Detecting society: President, A. B. Simmons. vice president. Hiram s. Franklin; clerk and treasurer, Walter F. Day: auditors, Hiram s. Franklin, Simeon Danielson, F. A. Whipple; executive conn1ittee, John IL Perry, John Chase, Frank A. Whipple, W. F. Day, Louis | Barstow, Charles Chase; pursuers, John Perry, A. B. Sirnons, John Chase, Frank l.. KeLredy, F. A. Whipple, George l.. Case, Louis Barstow, w ID. CoRswell. Charles Young, H. $. Frank lin. C. D. Aver, George Bellows; col- lectors, A. B. Simmons, Simeon Dan- ieIson, Louis Barstow.
 Alleged Illegal Llqusr Selling.
 Along with the suggestions for ChsisfnaaS gifts comes one Of a knock out blow for the people who are al- legged t6 be selling liquor illegally within the limits of the town of Kill insiy. There Is a fine little crop of runors circulating about town, but as yet no ono has come forward with definite evidence that the old game of selling without a license is again in full swing. It is understood that the temperance committee is anxious for evidence against any of the yvio- lators of the law. All of this doesn't refer to Danielson, either. There are other Darts to the town of Killing T.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19

Earl F. Wood of Brown university his parents, MT. and Mrs. A. F. Wood. MT. and Mrs. Louis E. Kennedy have been visiting relatives in Hartford.
 Miss Leah Burns, teacher at Alta waugan, is to spend her vacation at her home in Webster.
 John A. Butler of Fall River was a visitor with friends in Danielson on Friday.
 Mrs. M. V. Wordsworth will have the members of the Ladies' Reading circle at her home for meeting on Monday.
 Ready to Tour.
 Pierre Petac says he will attend the Panama-P Pacific exposition if 1t comes to Putnam.
 Rev. James H. George, Jr., will con- duct services at St. PauPs church, P1ainfeld. Sunday afternoon.
 A number of local Masons were at Norwich Friday ~. ending a session of Columbia Con1mandery, K T.
 Nearly to Zero Mark. of the season with a temperature of one degree above zero.
 To permit making repairs to a main shaft the mill of the Danielson Cot ton company will be closed today (Saturdayt.
 A(C dL NE0AAACOdu6 4dAG anu dL LllS Hygeia reservoir was reported Friday as being from to inches in thick ness.
 All money in excess of $70 received for Christmas dinners for the poor of Danielson will be forwarded by the Morgan and company of New York for the Belgian Relief fund.
 Successful Sale.
 A Cttistmas sale was successfully conducted by the Ladies' Benevolent society in the Congregational vestry Friday afternoon.
 Postal officials are again urging that special care should be taken to wrap Christmas parcels securely and to ad- dress them plainly. These iQStruc- tions are not being closely followed by all who use the malls.
 Eighty Prisoners at Brooklyn, There were 80 prisoners at the coun- ty jail in Brooklyn Friday, this num- Der being considerably below the high record made during the summer months. Ice cutting will be the next general exercise on the programme for the prisoners.
 Mrs. Frank T. Preston was leader at a meeting of the Woman;s Mis- sionery societies of the Baptist church with Mrs. Daniel Spalding Friday aft ernoon.
 Punetual in Attendance.
 Elsie Chase. John Nash and Waldo Wood made a record of perfect at tendance in the fifth grade, Miss Eliz- abeth Woodworta, teacher, during the fall term at the School Street school being neither absent nor tardy. Miss Viola Long, present every day, was tardy but once and Miss Janet Paine was excused once.
 .. Christmas Exercises.
 Children of all the grades fin the School Street school participated on Friday morning in Christmas exer- cises in the Assembly hall, the pro-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
A WARM BLANKET OR COMFORTER

Large size Blankets in gray and tan. with fancy borders, s2.5o pair.
 Full size Blankets in white and gray colored borders. s2.25 a. pair.
 Large size Blankets, white and gray colored borders, $S.95 a pair.
 Other good Blankets in white, gray and tan with colored borders, are 69c, $1.0o and $1.95 pair.
 Wool Blankets in plaid, white or gray, with satin binding to match, $500, $500. $7.5o and $500 pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19

Jacquard Comforters, ss.75. $4.5O and $6.0O each.
 Good Quality Con1forters. down filled and fancy eilkoline covers. $500 and ss.5o.
 Other good Comforters with fancy covers as low as s1.oO. s2.Oo. ss.5o and $500.
 Baby Blankets. figured in pink and blue, plain or bound. soc. 75c and s1oO.
 Baby Puff Fancy Covers, $2.5O.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19

Mrs. Belle Gee) Snow, formerly of this city, died recently in Mer- iden.
 A Pertinent Question win be the subject of Rev. George Stones ser mon at the Advent church Sunday morning. don was a visitor with friends here Friday.
 The fund for the Salvation Army day, but Is not large enough yet to meet all needs.
 Harold s. Corbin is employed in Cambridge as proof reader in a print ing. establishment.
 Henry B. Myers of Worcester Is visiting friends here for a few days.
 Drink the Cause, as Usual.
 At a session of the city court Fri day morning a Danielson man charged with intoxication was fined $2.
 Two Degrees Above Zero.
 The lowest temperature reported here Friday morning was two degrees above zero.
 The electric railway company will be running extra service this after noon to accommodate the expected rush of holiday shoppers.
 basketball game Friday was be- tween the K IL $. team and the local Speed Boys.
 To Remain with Braves.
 Notwithstanding rumors to the contrary, Joe Connelley will be with the Boston Braves next season. He will not jump to the Federal league.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
PorsonsIs.

Mrs. John Mccarthy was in Bos- ton Friday.
 Miss Ruth Cough spent Friday in North Windham.
 H. c. Kelley was in Danielson Fri day for the day.
 Mrs. Fred Bishop of Andover was a visitor here Friday.
 A. R. Sharpe left Friday for To- ledo, Ohio, where he will spend Christmas.
 Mrs. William Weeks and son, of Hayden street are spending a few days in Hartford with relatives.
 Miss Cora Sharpe. who teaches in Pennington, arrived Friday to remain until Jan. 4, 1915 at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. E. c. Sharpe.
 The Misses Doris and Clara Hall, students at Wellesley college, are at the home of their parents, MT. and Mrs. W. H. Han. for the holiday va cation.
 Miss Eleanor Kingsbury, who at tends a private school in Hartford,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
coMPLlcATED HORSE CASE.
Lewis White Trying to Find Someone
 Responsible for $500 Debt.

The case tried Friday afternoon be- fore Judge Joel 1T. Reed in the superior court room, that of Lewis White of Ashford vs. Peter K. Pederson, Fannie closed rather complicated state of affairs as the result of a horse deal in the fall of 1912.
 At that time Pederson and Foote were partners in running a farm in Ashford while Mrs. Pederson was the record owner of another farm in the same town. White sold a pair of horses, a team and the harness to some or all of the three, to just whom was one of the points in dispute, and took in return a demand note signed by Foote and Mrs. Pederson.
 White claimed that Foote and Peder- son bought the horses and other things, but that he baked at a note in payment unless Mrs. Pedersen, who owned the other farm, signed 1t.
 Pedersen's defense was that while he talked over the purchase, and was willing to buy the horses in partner ship, Foote and his wife, who with his daughter, lived on the farm while he was working in South Windham, bought them over his head and he was frozen out of the deal by Foote.
 Mrs. Pedersen claimed that she was told the signing of the note was a mere matter of form, and that she had nothing to do with the purchase.
 EuS nOCSeS ana team, the laJLer De- ing paid for with another note, which had since been paid, were used on the farm and also in drawing provisions for Oscar D. Baker, the Warrenville storekeeper. Some time in January, 1913, the partnership was dissolved, and according to the testimony Foote kept all the stock and agreed to pay all bills. The note was not met, how ever, and the Pedersens at various times tried to get the name of Mrs. Pedersen off of it. Failing in this, the property was transferred over by Mrs. Pedersen to her husband, so that now, unless he can be connected with the original purchase, there is no one who has any property which will satisfy the note for $500.
 There was considerable divergent and contradictory evidence in the case, which occupied the time from 1.S0 to 5.S0, when court adjourned, Attorneys King and Hinman agreeing to file brief statements in place of arguments.
 In addition to the parties interested, testimony was given by Joseph White, a brother of the plaintiff, Mrs. Mary Sparrow, who manages farm for the plaintiff, Oscar B. Baker. Morgan H. Brewer, a blacksmith of Warrenville.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
WEARING APPAREL FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS

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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

gramme including songs, recitations and stories The exercises reflected much credit upon the children and their teachers. After the exercises the children of the first five grades at tended a Christmas tree party in the kindergarten where a tree bountifully laden with gifts had been set up. The children we're excused after the first session for their two weeks vacation. Working on Trust company's Bank
 ing Rooms.
 Metal workers have arrived and commenced work on the interior of the quarters to be occupied by tme Danielson Trust company in the Brad ley building. Several weeks win be required to complete the work of equipping the bank for occupancy, the institution meanwhile continuing to do business in their quarters in the Phoenix building
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
MEMS FURNISHINGS BOXED AND SUITABLE
 FOR GIFTS

Combination Boxes of Tie and Hose, all colors, soc a box.
 Combination Boxes of Handker- chief and Hose, all colors, Soc a box.
 Combination Boxes of Suspender and Garter. 50c,
 Combination Boxes of Silk Hose and Tie, all colors, $1.00.
 Combination Boxes of Silk Hose and Handkerchiefs. all colors. $1.00 a box
 Coordination Boxes of Silk Hand kerchief. Tie and Hose, all colors, S1.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
WHERE THE CANDLE SHINES.
There the Congregational Choir Will
 Sing Carols Christmas Eve.

The choir of the Congregational church. as was done last year, will go about the city Christmas eve sing ing carols The singing last year was greatly appreciated by the many that heard it. As the choir will not start out until about Il D. m- midnight and the birth of another Christmas will probably find the singers bringing a joyous announcement of the holiday The choir will sing at houses where candles are displayed in the win dows.
 Officers of Missionary Society.
 Following are the newly elected of- hcers of the Woman's Missionary so- clety of the Congregatiora church: President, Mrs. F. D. Sargent: vice president. Mrs. C.. H. Brown; secre- tary, Mrs. W. R. Barber: treasuret, Mrs S. K. Spalding: program com mittee. Mrs. Alice Carpenter, Mrs. Fl. J. Thayer. Miss Bertha l.. Sargent: barrel committee. Mrs. A. L. Mans field, Mrs. W. H. Longden, Mrs IT. L. Pease. Miss Annie Randall: cradle roll. Mrs. J. R. Carpenter: solicitor for Life and Light, Miss Alice Morse.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
CHRISTMAS RIBBONS

Even a small gift daintily tied with Christmas Ribbon-how it multiplies in value. Hundreds of people who like to get all the happiness they can are with pretty Ribbons.
 Holly and Poinsettia Ribbons. 10- yard roll for 10c.
 Baby Ribbon, 1O-yard roll for 10c.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
SUGGESTIONS IN
 NECKWEAR

Christmas Neckwear, a welcome gift to any woman at any time but es- peciaily during Christmas, every new idea Is here-ColIars. Collar and Cuffs Sets, dainty little Rosettes. almost an endless choice at 25c to $1.5O.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
GIFTS IN THE .JEWELRY SECTION

Enanaled Pin Sets, 3 in set, DOC. Bracelets, soc and $1.00 each. Pendants with Neck Chain, soc and s1.00.
 Beauty Pins, in a set, soc and S1.00 a set.
 Baby Pins, 9 in a set, soc a set. Brooches. 25c and soc each. Enameled Bar Pins. 25c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
USEFUL AND APPROPRIATE GIFTS IN THE
 DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT

Hemmed or Hemstitched Tray Cloths. 3 in a box for $1.00.
 All Linen Towels, good size. soc each. All Linen Tray Cloths. 29c each
 Embroidered Guest Towels with space for monogram 50c each.
 Waist Patterns in lnercerized waist ing and white poplin, 3A yards in each pattern, boxed LOO each.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19

Hennstitched Sets, consisting of 12 Napkins and l Table Cloth, $500 and $1000 set.
 1S-piece Lunch Sets, SITS set. 1s-piece Lunch Sets, s2.O0 a set.
 Embroidered Sheet and Pillow Case Set, consisting of 1 Sheet and 2 Pil- low Cases, $500 set.
 Embroidered Guest Towels in fancy Colored designs. soc and CSC each.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
FUNERALS.
Albert F. Fisher.

Albert 2. Fisher.
 Funeral. services for Albert F. Fish CT were held at his late home in Hampton at o'clock Friday after noon. Rev. George I. Brown of11ciated. The services were in charge of Fu- neral Director Jay M. Shepard. The remains will be taken to Dedham, Mass, this morning. for burial.
 Jehn T. 1rsashaw.
 The funeral of the late John T. Bradshaw was held at 3 o'clock Fri day afternoon at St. Paufg P. B. church. with a very large attendance of relatives and friends. and mem bers of the fire department and other organizations to which the deceased belonged. Rev. c. l.. Adams 0ffi- ciated. The bearers were Thomas P. Foley, R. E. Mitchell, Homer Harring- ton, Henry Searies, Charles Perkins and George K. Allen. Burial was in the WilIimantic cemetery in charge of Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard. The store of George M. Harrington, with which the deceased had been connect ed for over 75 years, was closed during the time of the services.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
THE MANAGER SCENE.
To Be Reproduced at Home of Mrs
 Lucy Jarvis Waehorn.

Local people have been invited to the home of Mrs. Lucy Waghorn on Allen hill Christmas eve. The singing of Christmas carols will be one of the features and the manager scene will be reproduced in the big barn on the Waghorn estate. Last year in this same barn Christmas carols were sung by the light of candies but this year electric lights will glow as the glad some anthems ring out. It is expected that a considerable number will go over from Danielson.
 Carol singing on Christmas eve has also been proposed for Brooklyn vil- lage and much interest Is being shown there in the plan. which was suggest ed by Miss Mabelle Blake.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
FUNERAL.
William c. Mansen.


 Members of Israel Putnam lodge, l. o. O. F., attended tho funeral of William G. Mahsen. Friday afternoon at o'clock. The deceased was a past grand. Burial was in Grove street cemetery.
 at Grove street cemetery. Rev. F. D. Sargent officiating. The bearers were past grands of the lodge. The service at the grave was conducted by Chap lain C. D. Sharpe and Nobie Grand Walter Turner. The music at the service was by a quartet composed of Mir. and Mrs. c. D. Sharpe, Gray ters-
 Schedule for Holiday.
 Postmaster F. c. Letters has made the following announcement relative to Christmas hours and service by the postal force: Ofnce open from 630 a. m. to 12 m-, and 5.3o to p. m The money order and postal saw ings divisions will be closed The city carriers will make morning de- livery and collections. Auxiliary and substitute carriers will begin mak- ing deliveries of parcel post at a. m. and continue during the day until all parcels are delivered. Rural carriers will serve their routes and will in- clude for delivery all mail matter re- ceived at the postoffice up to a. m.
 To Confer Third Degree.
 Next Tuesday evening Israel Put nam lodge of odd Fellows is to con- fer the third degree on a class. The work to be done by the degree team of the lodge The degree will be fol- lowed by an oyster supper. The de- gree team of the local lodge Is to go to Webster soon to confer a degree on candidates of the lodge in that place.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
SILK PETTICOATS

Nothing will please her better than one of these pretty Silk Petticoats, made of fine grade silk. some made of messaline and silk Jersey. others in silk Jersey top and messaline founce, s1.SS to $6.5o.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
HAND BAGS FOR GIFTs

4 Hand Bag would make an ideal gift and we have some very good sug- gestions here that can be chosen at the last minute.
 Leather Hand Bags, we'll made and neatly finished, $1.00 to $7.5O.'
 Pocket Books, 25c to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
SHORT CALENDAR SESSION.
Attorneys Made Arguments on Motions
 Before Judge Reed.

BeTOFE Juuge rtceuI
 At the short calendar session of the superior court in this city Friday morning. with Judge Joel H. Reed on the bench, number of cases came up for assignment. The hearing on the request for permission to withdraw and terminate the temporary receiver ship of the Quidnick -Windham com pany went over until Wednesday, Dec. 30th.
 counsel from Norwich were present Attorneys Edmund Perkins, Herman Alofsin, 2d, and Charles L. Stewart ap- bearing before the court.
 In the case of Dona Coderre vs. George c. Potvin a demurrer had been filed to @ plea in abatement, and At torney Perkins asked for permission to amend his complaint before the plea
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-19
CHRISTMAS GLOVES

A pair of Gloves neatly boxed make a very fine gift. We have them for everybody and every occasion.
 Women's Gloves in black. tan and white, also black and white stitching and white with black stitching, s1.oO, El.25 and $1.50 a pair.