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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
BANK BOARD COMPLETED.
Senate Confirmed Appointments Of War
burg and Delano.

Washington, D. G., Aug. s.-Nomina-
tions Of Paul Nj. Warburg of New York
and Frederic A. Dcano Of Chicago az
members Of the federal reserve board
were confirmed by the Senate last night.
With the confirmation of Mr.. Warburg
and Mr.. Delano, the new banking board
is now complete and can proceed at once
to the organization OF the reserve sys-
tenn under the new currency law,
Other members Of the board are w. p.
"a. Harding OF Birmingham, Adolph G,
Miller Of San Francisco, Charles s, Ham
lin of Boston and Secretary Of the Treas
ury McAdoo and Comptroller Of Cur
rency Williams as ex-officio members.
The confirmation of the New York
and Chicago members came at the close
of fve-h hour debate most of the time
having been consumed by Senator Bris.
tow of Kansas, who devoted his speech
to an attack upon Mr., Wsrburg, whose
nomination he opposed from the begin
ming. In the course of the debate Sem
ator Bristow and Senator Stone OF Mis-
souri, became involved in a heated per-
sonal argument which for a time looked
threatening. The senators finally sub
sided at the urgent request o! their re-
spective colleagues.
Eleven senators voted against MI E.
Warburg, only one of them, Lane of Ore
gon. being a Democrat. Senator Bris-
tow was the only senator to vote against
Mr.. Delano.
Senator Bristow sought in vain TO
have the Senate make public testimony
taken in the hearing of Mr.. Warburg
before the banking and currency commit
tee,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
FARMER WAS KILLED
BY LIGHTNING
Warren S. Stilphen Was Riding on Load
of Hay from Field to Barn-Electricity
Made Marks on Face-Hired Man, Er-
nest Bird, on Ground Nearby, Unhurt.

St Albans, Aug. Warren S. Still
home was in the Tullar district, was
struck by lightning and almost instant
| ly killed yesterday afternoon about 4
o'clock while driving from the field to
the barn on a load of hay.
The hired man, Ernest Bird, was on
the ground going to open a gate for the
load of hay to pass through when he
saw Mr.. Stilphen fall backward. Neigh
bors, George Shcltus and another man,
working IN a nearby field, saw Mr.. Still
phen as he was struck, his hat going
up into the air and they ran to his as
sistanee. When they reached him his
pulse was barely beating. Or. A. A,
Skeels was summoned from this city but
the man had expired before he reached
him. There was cut ON the left tenn
pie and livid marks on that side Of the
face and on the neck and chest.
The horses ran away but 1t is not
known whether they felt the shock OF
the lightning or not. They ran about
the field until they freed themselves
from the hayra 1, when they ran to the
barn. Young Bird did not feel the
shock
People living in the Tullar district
say they did not consider the storm very
severe.
Mr.. Stilphen was unmarried and is
survived by two sisters, Miss T. Minnie
Stilphen, who had lived with him on
the farm for about thirty-eight years,
and Miss Elizabeth Stilphen of st. Paul,
Minn.
The arrangements for the funeral are
not completed
Several barns along the Missisquoi
river are reported struck by lightning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08

BrIssells Via London, Aug. s.-De-
tails of the latest fighting at Liege are
still lacking but the newspapers report
brilliant feats by the Belgian defense
m to Thursday night. According TO the
press. the German invaders, expecting a
weak defense were greatly surprised at
the splndid fight made by the Belgians,
who themselves suffered severely in re-
sisting the German assaults.
Though Liege is defended by forts 80
years old, many modern devices were EN-
ploved by the skillful Belgian com
mander. Barbed wire and mines, to-
rether with artillery. strengthened the
field between the forts. The Germans,
failing 90 dtermine accurately the posi-
tion OF these field works. were cut down
bv the wholesale when they attempted
20 pass between the forts.
on Wednesday night the German sew
enth army CORPS made a tremed0us az
sauit. with the aid Of sesrchlights, but
the Belgians by a daring couEtsr at
tackled from the heights Of Wandre, a
village four miles northeast Of Liege,
compelling the attacking forces 70 re-
treat in disorder toward Maistricht on
the left bank n the Meuse, about -
miles north Of Liege
Another ssssult BY the Germans upon
TIE Chstesu Langres under cover ~ =
heavy artillery fire vas defeated BY the
Belrisns Who blew up the Chateau.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
TALK OF THE TOWN

Mrs. Charles PloufT Of lSs South Main
street went this morning q Burlington,
where her husband is TO undergo an op-
Grafton for the removal of growth on
his neck. Mr. "louf preceded her 20
Burlington several DAYS ago and entered
the Fanny Allen hospital
a number % voung men 81 the city
came together Thursday evening for a
farewell party in honor Of AZ Y. Ger
hardt. who leaves tonight for Mansfield
o.. after having been In charge oi the
local Office 81 townsend Townsend
for several years The affair took the
form Of q dinner and 10 WAS during A
short program oi Post -Trandisl exercises
that James y. Call speaking fc- thf
company. presented TIE retiring manager
handsome travelling bag NJ. Ter
hsrdt made a feeling response.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
TALK OF THE TOWN

| John s. Burns returned to-day TO
Northfield, after short visit in the city
| Mrs William Kelley left yesterday
| for a few weeks visit with relatives and
friends at Boston and Salem, Mass.
Mrs Albert Taey, who has been en-
gagged at the Boyea tailor shops for the
past few months, will complete her
duties there to-day.
Miss Coralie NJ Batchelder of this city
has been engaged to act as teacher in
the public schools of Brandon. She has
been assigned to the third grade.
Edward L. House of West street, who
has beer absent on an automobile trip
to Quechee and other points in Windsor
county, resumed his duties at the Miers'
barber shop this morning.
Noble S. Love of fremont street re-
turned this morning from Boston, where
he has been making a few days stay with
Mrs. Love and little son, Kendall who
are at the beach for the sumiSr
John Sector, who has been employed
at the Drown pharmacy for the past few
months. will complete his duties to-
night. He leaves tonight for Boston to
make an extended visit with relatives
and later viii 60 to Hartford, Conn,
to visit his brother, George Sector.
Work on the excavation .2br the new
hotel on Washington street is well under
way, a gang OF men and several teams
have been employed to get the site ready
for the foundation The Swallow Con-
struction Co. of Burlington and New
York. which was awarded the building
contract, erected a temporary office on
the grounds yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rutland Of New
York, who are making an extended visit
in the city as the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
r. Q. Mcdonnell of Richardson street,
returned to the city yesterday from an
automobile trip through the White
mountains. They stopped at Pike. y.
H.. where they were joined by their
daughter, who has been passing the sum
mer at a camp conducted on the shores
OF Lake Catherine Mr.. and Mrs. Rub
land and daughter plan to return TO New
York in about two weeks.
Claude Druge, the tailor, who was the
first in Barrcs cosmopolitan population
to receive call 10 arms, swung aboard
a Central Vermont train last night for
New York. where he was due to pre-
sent himself at the French consulate on
Bridge street this morning for registra
tion. A handful of Mr. Druge's country
men as well a. those Of his compatriots
whose Canadian birth does not hinder
them from expressing fealtv to the
French flag. gathered at the station to
bid the reservist god speed. A few mo
ments before the train rolled away from
the platform Mr. Druge was presented
4 silken flag. the French tri-oolor in
miniature. Patriotism ran high as the
time for departure drew near. bat there
was no demonstration. Druge plans 20
all with the first group Of French citi-
zens 70 leave this country.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
NOT FULLY CONSCIOUS YET.
Mrs. James Beckett Whose Head Struck
Pole in Autos Swerve.

Burlington. Aug. s.-Mrs. James
Beckett, the Vergennes woman, who was
injured at Charlotte Thursday by her
head striking a telegraph pole when the
automobile in which she was riding came
in contact with a mail box on the pole,
is reported from the Mary Fletcher hos
pital as being in about the same con-
dition. but with show of some improve
ment. The force of the blow in the ac-
cident made her unconscious and she has
not vet fully regained her senses. IL is
not known yet whether she is injured in
ternallv or not. She bled profusely
from the mouth and nose when she was
carried to the hospital, and it was also
thought that she might have concus-
sion Of the brain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
SERIOUS FIRE DAMAGE.
Morrisville Farmer Lost House and Barn
Yesterday.

Morrisville, Aug. Sire late yester-
day afternoon DESTROYED the house. shed
and horsebsrn on the farm of Reuben
Cheney in the south part OF the town.
The insurance is 81 100, but the loss viii
be much greater. as nothing was saved
from the house except few chairs. a
table and some clothing. Also lost with
the barn was quantity Of farm ma
chinery, including a new moving ma
chine which had not been set up. The
cowbarn and horses were saved. The
fire started from an oil stove on the
rear porch.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
St. Adams Farmer Met
Death While on Load
of Hay
MUCH LIVE STOCK
ALSO SACRIFICED
Two Large Barns In Frank
lin County Destroyed
Last Night u

St Adams, Aug s.--The large barn of
L. L. Marsh of Enosburg Falls, situated
near lake Carmi in Franklin, was struck
by lightning last evening and was de-
stroyed by fire. The barn was full of
hay which was lost with the building,
also COW, a bull, seven calves and
many hens.
Seven cows belonging to P. C. Ham
mond were killed by lightning They
were lying near wire fence.
A large barn on a farm at Sheldon
Junction, owned by DR.. Z. NJ Brown OF
Sheldon, was struck and was destroyed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
JOHN C. BAsSETT DEAD.
Had Lived in Vicinity of Barre All His
Life.

John c. Bassett, lifelong resident
of Barre, died at his home on the east
hill in the town yesterday afternoon at
AIS following illness with heart trouble,
with which he had been i'll since last
February. The funeral is TO be held
from his late home Monday afternoon
at 2 o'clock, Rev Z. F. Newell officiating,
It is requested that no flowers be sent.
Mr.. Bassett was born on June q,
1872, and early in life learned the stone
cutters trade, being employed in va
rious plants in Barre for about ten
years, when he left that work and be-
gan farming, an occupation which he
had followed for nearly fifteen years.
He was a member OF Cobble Hill grange.
He leaves his wife. who was Anna Beck
lev. and daughter by a former mar
riage; also his mother, Mrs. John jamie
son and three brothers, Clinton and Bert
Of Barre Town. and Hayes Of Cabot.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08

Italy TO abandon neutrality and come
against the common enemy.
English military critics criticize the
tactics Of the German infantry exhibited
at Liege. They contend that Germany
learned nothing from her recent wars
and still adheres to methods adopted in
the Franco Prussian war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
DEFENDING CANADIAN BRIDGES.
All Austrian and German Reservists
Placed Under Arrest.

Ottawa, Ont, Aug. s.-Canada has
taken steps to prevent information as
to preparations leaking out Of the coun-
try. Following the establishment OF
press censorship an order was issued
yesterday giving German and Austrian
consuls and aliens Of their nationality p
hours to leave Il . Dominion.
All Austrian and German reservists in
Canada are being placed under arrest.
II is understood that they win be as
sembled under guard in camp until the
close Of the war.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
LIBAN FORTRESSES
STILL HOLDING OUT
Although Badly Damaged by German
Fleets Bombardment, Says a
Stockholm Report.

Stockholm, Aug. s.--The captain Of
schooner arriving from Libau reports
heavy bombardment by the German feet
and the fortresses badly damaged, but
still holding out.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
GIVEN HIS PASSPORTS.
German consul-seneral at Winnipeg
Asked to Leave Canada.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. s.-Rudet Won
Collenberg, the German oonsul-general
here. was handed his passports BY the
Canadian authorities here yesterday
with the request that he leave Canada
within - hours.
Consul General Dillingham; Of the
United States has been asked to take
charge Of the German consulate.
Consul General Dillingham; is a Yer
monter and q brother Of Senator Dill
lingham.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
GERMAN CRUISER
REPORTED SUNK
The Augsburg, Which Bombarded Port
of Libau, Said to Have Been De-
feated by Russian Tor
pedo Boat.

Paris, Aug. s.-A despatch to local
paper says the German cruiser Augs.
burg, which bombarded the Russian port
Of Libau, has bcen sunk by a Russian
torpedo boat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
Free tuition and Teachers Examination

Examinations q applicants for free
tuition and teachers certificates for resi-
dents OF Barre CITY and Barre Town
riu - held IN Spsulding high scho3f.
Barre. Aug. Is an3 j. beginning st $50
u. G. J. Sesgsr. SuPt. -.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
RAINS HAMPER GERMANS
BY Swelling the River Msuse and Its
Tributaries.

London. Aug. s.-A despatch from
Brussels saws heavy rains are swelling
the river Meuse and its tributaries and
retsrdinr tbe German advance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
BRINGING TEN WOUNDED sEAMEN
German Cruiser Is Proceeding TO Pori
With Them.

Amsterdam, Aug. s.--A wireless mes
sage reports that German cruiser en-
route for Ymuidcn is bringing ten men
who we're wounded in a naval engage
ment
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
LINER CINCINNATI
IN AMERICAN WATERS
Big Hamburg American Ship Reached
Cape Cod Safely at O'clock This
Morning.

Boston, Aug. s-The Hamburg Amer
lean liner Cincinnati arrived in American
waters off Cape Cod at 5 o'clock this
morning.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
GERMAN DIVISION
NEARLY ANNIHILATED
BY THE BELGIANS
BODIES OF GERMANS
HEAPED IN TRENCHES
In Some Places They Lie About
Liege in Piles -Four and Five
Deep, According to Belgian
Soldiers.

Brussels, Aug. s.--Soldiers re-
turning here report that the
trenches around Liege are literally
filed with bodies of Germans. In
some places the bodies are piled
four and five deep.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
MADE APPEAL TO ITALY.

English Papers Asks That Nation to
Rally Against common Ensmy.
Loado1. Aug. she papers sfPsal to
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08
on SECRET MISSION.

Cruiser North Carolina Left Boston Last
Night
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08

Boston, Aug. She sTn0rea orassr
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-08-08

Lisbon Aug 8Portugas decision support feat
in European announced to-day after Germany
had demanded information of her intentions
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-25
.ner. Kenneth rhompson. Leonard

Hesbner. Kenneth Thompson, Leonard
 Third grade, \. F. Perry, teacher Entire number of pupils s5; neither Coughlin. Harold Johnson. Joseph Lewis, 5verard Lester. Ernest Ran kin, John Sautfer. Earl Vera, Christine Lacey, Charlotte Staubiy, Veronica Wyanf.
 er-Entire number X of pupils. sS6; neither absent tardy nor dismissed, 6: Roy Carpenter Walter Judge. Waiter Sautter. Mary Foley, Sophie Grzmkow- ski. Agnes Woodmansee.
 First grade, Julia Imeida Good, teacher-Entire number of pupils, 29. neither absent, tardy nor dismissed. 6: Joseph Bruso Beatrice Lewis. Ar thur Parker. Evelyn Rankin. Alice Sandbers, Blanche Wilber.
 First grade, Anna N Currarl, teach er-Entire number Of pupils. 31: neither absent. tardyt nors dismissed 4: Dorothy Burton. Vincent Gryzm- kcwslti Vincent Scott. Ralph Barg-
 Nest Thames Street School.
 Fifth and sixth grades, Emma M. Ward. teacher--EIltire number of pu- pils. Ss: neither absent taI7dy nor dis missed, 9: Ralph Bartoiucei. Horace Bill, Joseph Cook. Francis Difney. l Henry EIiIde ebrandt, Charles Muencf, Peter NOVak, Lloyd HaIlDun, huSSell Rathbone. Walter Shuied, Frank Sun theimer, Rose Bartolucci. Gertrude Dierman, Helen F11nlx Luciie Guile, Edna Geer. Madeline Grodotzki. Nat allie Macpherson. Nellie Mccarthy, Laura Peckhana. Mary Peringer, Ade- ! line Rossoll, Anna ulrichs Helen Weis- ! graber, Victoria Wenze1.
 Third and Fourth grades, Nellie F. Ahern, teacher-Entire number of pu- pills. 4s; neither absent. tardy, nor dismissed. 21: William Clabby. Con- stance Everett, May Guile. Helen Gu l Iomb,. Gorden Grant, Fr7eda Johnson Joseph Ramos, Lorain Macpherson Ralph Parker, Alfred Muench, Donalc Rathbone, Joseph Schaffhauser, Yfr- ginia Woodworth, Mary Wenzel. Anna ! Voetch. Nelson Lelrich, Ruby Fanlk- | ner, Clifford Moody, Isabelle Muicahy Hulda Rossoll, Marjorie McC0nb. Second grade, Mary T. Good, teach er-Entire number of pupils. 25i neither absent. tardy nor dismissed ,: Frieda Dferman, Rowland Manning | Gustave Sierkosl1i, Michael Wenzel Julia Ulrich.
 Sub- b-Primary and first grades, May I. Graham, teacher-Entire number oi
 pupils, 30; neither absent. tardy mol
 dismissed. 10: Mary Baldini, George I Guile, Anna Johnson, Innogene Man
 ming. Robert Moody. Frederick Rossoll | pupils. 3s; neither absent. tardy mol Seraphino Tombari, Joseph Ulrick
 Edna Wiesgraber. Flora Williams.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-25
TATvnLE
raftYille Conyrekational

At the Taftville Congregational church Wednesday evening the annual Christmas festival was held with a very large number present. Christ mas carols and songs were sung in a pleasing manner by members of the Sunday school. Also we'll spoken rec itations were given. The feature of the evening was the giving out of presents and candy to the children by Santa Claus, who had something to say to all the little ones William c. Kendall acted as Santa Claus. The event ended with refreshments to ail followed by a social hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-25
LEGAL NOTICES
PrOpOsalFOr State Road Work

SEALED PROPOSALS will be re- cefved by the State Highway Commits sioIer. Room 27. Capitol. Hartford. Conn. untsl ?. r, Thursday, Decern- Der q, 1914, for the following sections of State Road Work in accordance with plans and specifications on file in the office of the State Highway Commits sloner and at the following places: linear feet Of earth fill together with an extension of cuIyert. and wood guard railing. Specifications at office GGareeenSWici. TOWN Or NORWICH GIT. =. !. About aI77 linear feet of Trap Rock lLacadam resurfacing. Specifications at the Selectmen's office, Norwich. TOWN OF EAST LYHE:-About 48T7 linear feet Of Special 6 Gravel, Gravel, or Native Stone construction. Plans and specifications at thes office of Fred A. Beckw1th. Mantle. All bids must be accompanied by a surety company bond or a certified check not less than one-third of the cost of the work. The State FIighway Commits sioner reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Dated at Hartford Conn, December 19, 1914
 c. J. BENNETT,
 State Highway CommlSstoner.
 HpoTa 2T, Capitol Hartford. Conn
 deez2d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-25
GREENEVILLE NEWS
Exercises in GreenevilIe Grammar School-Thenss Sears Stopped Rum away Horse-t4oliday Visitors.

The Greenevi1le Grammar school closed for the Christmas vacation on Thursday and the following program was well rendered by the pupils. The programme follows:
 First grade; teachers, Isabelle w. Leonard, Agnes l.. Looby. Song, Adeste FIdeles, school A Letter to Santa Claus. Hurry With the Stockings, Santa Claus Brought Me Dolly,
 Charlotte {icer Busy Fingers Mary Brennan Song, Merry. Merry Xmas Bells. A Proclamation, Marcie Rozynlxi All Our Stockings,
 Maynard Sullivan Jack in the Box. Viola Levitsly A Letter to Santa Claus,
 Ruth F,iske A Christmas Telegram.
 William Pearson Why? School Poor Santa, Jeanette Snigiel Santa Claus is Coming, Maude Wiley Confidence in St. Nick,
 Adn1und Ffdrych At Christmas Time, Harry Hooker Santa's Fright, Myrtle BarweIl First Christmas, School A Gift to Santa Claus, Suppose, John MaeLearn 4 Christmas Stocking,
 Nellie Ksiazclz Song. Tinl1le, Tinl<le,
 Maynard Sullivan and Charlotte Geerswith school.
 4 Letter From Santa Claus What Shall Dolly Have for Christi mass. Gladys Cruthers Cause for Worry, Dorothy Hasla1n Song. If You're Good, School My Dolly's Stocking,
 Victoria Haleski Dolly, Dear, Ida Barrett Song. Tell Me, Santa Claus, School Santa's Reindeer, Jennie zawaclxi Query, Louise Zanacf1lSi Hang Up Baby's Stocking. School Christmas Stars. Mabel Fleming Clap, Clap the Hands,
 Katherine Mccure santa Claus, Wanda Barron Orioles Nest, School o, Santa Claus,
 zigamund Lislziewicx Jingle Bells, School Merry Christmas Bells. song, grade Christmas Everywhere,
 Evelyn Caron Christmas Dilemma, Vioia HIlI Jack-in-the-Box, Andrew LeYander Little Santa Claus, Milford SutthilI Christmas Spirit, Setffa Bernaclsi 4 Busy Season, John MacDoueaI The Orioles Nest, Helen Ferguson Old King Cole, Grade ? Christmas Bells, Ida Shaw Santa'S Workshop, Albert ProdeIl Santa's Coming, Annie Delaney To Santa, Henry Warakamsly Peace on Earth, Ruth Metzer Getting Ready,
 Christmas Bells, Grsde ~ , Santa.s Fright, Olive McCune The Kittens Christmas,
 Constance MacL.ea.n Poor Santa, Hazel Cruthers Santa's Note, Walter Krohn What Can I Give?
 AposteI Caregeorges soaring santa, George Medicl Santa's Ride, Elmer Myers Christmas is Coming, Peter RokoWsJxi What Mother Goose Children Want, Alex ChInielewski, Joseph Wajelewicz, William Redhead. Three Kittens, Helen Kozloski Tell Me What You Have For Me,
 Grade GnTlstnas Wishes, Ruth Krofa SOAiy A'dtlld NLetuSS
 Wallace -Atterbury Santa Claus Is Coming. Grade Dance of Stockings, Satia Labensai A Song, William Wilson A Proclamation, Walter Woicziewic Help, Julia Bernsrki On Christmas Eve, Charles NarvostISi Si If You're Good. song, 2 Grade A Jolly Old Fellow, song, Grade ? Bethlehem, Grade 2 Once, Edward SirIxo Oh. Come, All Ye Faithful. Grade , Address, Mir. McNau:ara
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-25
Youno Rouah and Reardies.

The Young Rough and Readiss have organized for the season aad w5u,1 like to challenge any basketball team in Eastern Connecticut under sixteen years of age. Answer through the columns of the Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-25
p. W. c, Have Chicken supper.

At the Ponernah Wheel club the aa- nnal Christmas eve chicken supper was served Thursday evening tv a large number of the membecs who make a point of it to be present at these annual events. The supper was served shortly after ten o'clock and was greatly enjoyed There was about fifty pounds of chicken in all
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-25
Trinity Episcopal Church Music.
surnrise Party.

There was a surprise party given Mrs. Harry Marshall Clayton of Laurel Hill on Wednesday night. Games were played and other enjoy ment indulged in. Refreshments were served. Those present were Mir. and Mrs. F. Marshall, Miss Marguerite Epps. Miss Julia Epps. Miss Nellie Perry, MT. Bastibill and Harrison Grayson.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-25

Many boys traversed the woods on ] nuI sday in search of evergreen and Christmas trees to ornament their fior:le for the day of cheer. l. was familiar sight to see soms one on Thursday plougning down the streets lugging a small sized tree on his shoulders
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-25
Played Chimes on the Streets.

The annual event practiced by the choir of St. Andrews church of sing ing at different houses in the vicinity on Christmas eve was dropped this year. For a good many years this custom had been practiced and many residents looked forward to it. The Christmas spirit of the village was upheld though by F. A. Dolbeare, who