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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
ToRREY SUES CHAMPION.
Putnam Lawyer Asks $f.5oo Damages from Superintendent of State Game Commission.

A civil action In which he claims g, 800 damages from John M. Cramp- ton. superintendent of the state fish and game commissoon, was started Torrey of this city. This action is the result of the attempt of Game Warden Arthur l.. Day of Danielson to arrest Attorney Torrey at his home on Put nam Heights on the night of Novem- Der 21, after the lawyer had refused to give up the carcass of a deer that he had found in the highway that af- ternoon
 There was struggle in Mir Tor rey's home between the attorney and the county game warden in which MT. Torrey was considerably bruised and had his coat torn while strenuousIy opposing the game warden's declared intention to put handcuffs upon his wrists. The writ sets forth that Warden Day was acting at the time Superintendent Crampton. A repre- sentative of Attorney Torrey was in New Haven Wednesday in connection with serving the papers in the suit. The writ is returnable to the superior court for Windham county on the first Tuesday in March.
 In bringing suit against Superin- tendent Champion, Attorney TorFeg was very particular in explaining that. because he is lawyer, he does not expect to be exempted from. the oper- alton of any of the laws of the state; that in refusing to give up the deer he feels he was within his rights and within the law: that, as he has had set forth in the papers served We'd nesday. he was subjected to unwar- ranted treatment in the endeavor to take the deer from his possession, and that he is not guilty of any offense in connection with the incident. Counts in the Writ,
 The counts in the writ are as fol- lows:
 1. On November 21st, 1914, the de- fendant. John M. Crampton, ordered. directed and advised one Arthur L. Day at said Putnam to assault the plaintiff and by force to take into his possession the body of the plaintiff. 2. Said Day, on said daae, at said Putnam, acting under and by virtue of said order, direction and advice, did enter upon the premises of the plaintiff in said Putnam, and did then and there assault the plaintiff. and further then and there, in attempting to take the body of the plaintiff into his possession, under and by virtue of said order, direction and advice. did threaten beat and wound the plaintiff, tear the plaintiffs clothing. and otherwise ill-treat the plaintiff and did threaten to handcuff the plaintiff, and other wrongs and enor- mites then and there did and com mitted.
 8. In the prosecution of the acts set forth in porograph 2. said Day broke and entered the dwelling house of the plaintiff, in which the plaintiff was then residing, and did then and | there continue the acts set forth in paragraph 2.
 4. As a result of the acts set forth 1 in paragraphs and the plaintiff l was severely bruised in his body rem deFed lame, suffered great physical and mental pain and severe nervous shock.
 The plaintiff claims $500 damages
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
DANIEI.soN

2 r pr. F. A. TiIlinshast Seriously Ill., Four Tenement House at Waure- gan Auetioned For $270--NearIy 30 Christmas Baskets Packed-lm- nnerse Holiday Business at Post Of flee.
 MT. and Mrs. L. E. Kennedy will have Miss Nellie Sullivan of Worces- ter as a Christmas guest.
 John B. Guinois of New Bedf as a visitor with relatives in D. on Wednesday.
 W. W. Wheatley. as one of the e. cutors of the estate of c. B. Wheatley is arranging to dispose of real estate owned by his brother at Wauregan-
 Christmas at St. AIban's.
 Rev. James H. George, IT,, will off, ciate at a service at St. Alban's church at S3O Christmas morning.
 Leroy c. Cassavant of Lawrence, was visitor with friends here We'd nesday
 Dr. Tiilinghast III.
 Dr. F. A. Tillinghast, formerly of Danielson and Norwich. is seriously R R with pneumonia at Arctic Center A number of college students are expected at their homes here today for the holiday vacation.
 Blacksmiths in this vicinity are having an unusually busy. season on account of the icy covering of the
 Letters to Santa.
 A few letters addressed to Santa Claus have found their way into the local postoff1ce, some of them address ed to Washington, D. c.
 Five Degrees Above Zero.
 Wednesday was one fthe coldest mornings of the season with tenn perature of five degrees above zero.
 House Auctioned For. $27o.
 A four tenement house sold at auc- ton near Wauregan brought $270.
 Will Hear Carol Singing.
 A number of Danielson people will be at Mrs Lucy Waghorn's place on Allen hill this (Thursday) evening for the carol singing.
 Window dlSp.ays by Da~icison busi- ness men this year have been unusual ly attractive, electricity entering more than ever into the making of beautiful decorations.
 Maintaining custom that has come into vogue in recent years. a number of Danielson people will pay double fares to the conductors on the trolley cars on Christmas day. and fair conductors will divide with their mo- toFmen-
 K. H. S. to Play PIainfield.
 Manager Benjamin Brown of the Killingly High School Basketball team has arranged a game with the PIainfield High School team for Christmas.
 Carrier Arthur W. Logee will cover the R. F. D. route from the DarieI- son off1ee on Christmas day. so that patrons in territory east of here will get their holiday packag ges ard oth- CT mail matter promptly. All R. F. D. routes will also be covered
 Some increase in the grand list of the town of Killingly- may be looked for when the assessors list leaves their hands, with a few days.
 First to Receive Compensation. Jabez Adams of the East KillingIy section of the town is one of the first Killing'y men to receive compensa- ton as the result of injuries recefv- ed. MT Adams cut his foot badly with an axe while chopping. He was patient at the Day -Kimball hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
DRAMA oF THE NArIvITY.
Presented ~t Ponnfres Wednesday Eve / ming, Following Annual custorn.

At Pomfret Wednesday evening, following a custom which now seems firmly established. there was pre- sented by the people of the beautiful town the drama Holy Night, deaIing with the Nativity of Christ To many who saw the beautiful presentation last Christmas eve, the great Pas- sion play as presented at Oberam- mergau in the Bavarian Alps was re- called and at Pomfret the people have given to New England an entrancing conception of the great miracle
 The beautiful ard inspiring scenes of the Nativity. rather than those of the Passion, have been selected for the presentation at Pomfret each year. Congregationalists Episcopalians and Roman Catholics unite in perfect ac- cord in paying each year a reveren- tial tribute to the birth of the Saviour
 The parts are assigned to those seemingly best fitted to interpret them and those of wealth and othe~e of
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
PoQUoNNoc.
Injured Men ReeoVerins-Christ Tree and Dinner at Spieer Home.

Injured Men ReeoVerins-Christmas
 Tree and Dinner at Spieer Home.
 John Chapman is able to be about on crutches for the past few days. MT. Chapman was injured about a month ago by a train passing over his foot, breaking the bones.
 Christmas Cheer Assured.
 The Spicer home on Fort Hill will give a Christmas tree to the inmates Christmas night, this being made pos sibie by the kindness of the mana gers, Mir. and Mrs. Edwin Beckwith. Each member of the household will re- ceive a gift and a good dinner will be served.
 N. J. George of Poquonoc, who re- gently broke the bones in one foot, while at the same time suffering from a broken wrist, is able to be about on crutches.
 M L. Trail completed grading about the railroad bridges in this vicinity Wednesday.
 The Baptist Sunday school will have a tree Friday evening. A most inter esting programme has been arranged.
 Jack Gardiner was called to Hart ford Tuesday to meet his father. Hem ry Gardiner, of Worcester, on busi- ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
POST OFFICE BUSINESS.
Certain to Be of Immense Volume, If
 Not to Establish Record.

One group of local workers enter taining no doubt that this is busy Christmas time is made up of the post office force. From Postmaster c. A. Potter down through the lisS the men have been kept on the jump since Monday, the food of business rising higher and higher until it reached its highest Wednesday, unless today's business oveFtops the records for the nesday he was not then prepared to
 ay the business this year would be the largest ever, but he felt convinced it will be one of his biggest years Tuesday 75 sacks of mail matter were sent out and 50 sacks received. We'd nesday's business was larger still.
 The parcel post department is being rushed to the limit. All kinds of packages, large and small, and all kinds of articles are being sent. Turkeys and chickens in numbers are going forward under the care of Uncle the ordinary things. Bears are being shipped. also elephants, monkeys an1 sufficient variety of other anomaIs to make a circus man jealous. Incident ally these are Teddy bears and toy animals, remembrances from Santa Clause to his little friends the coun try over. protruding foot or nose from a poorly wrapped package re- yeas what the contents of some of these animal packages happens to be.
 The clerks are getting extra work this year on account of the necessity of sorting parcel post packages. keep ing the large packages and small packages in separate groups for ship ment. This also applies to the sort ing of letter and post card mail Let ters are sent separate, as are the cards, which are being received by thousands. The money order busi- ness at the local office has been ex- ceptionally large. Postmaster Potter and staff are giving excellent servire. notwithstanding the heavy demands upon them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
Keep It Handy for Rheunatism.

No use to squirm and wince and try to wear out your rheumatism. It will wear you out instead. Apply some Sloan's Liniment. Need not rub it in just let it penetrate all through the affected parts, relieve the soreness and draw the pain. You get ease at once and feel so much better you want to go right out and tell other sufferers about Sloan's. Get a bottle of Sloan'S Liniment for 25 cents of any druggist and have it in the house-against colds, sore and swollen joints, lumbago. sciatica and like ailments. Your money back if not satisfied, but 1t does give almost instant relief. Buy a bottle today
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
STONINCTON
sunken Coal Schooner Raised and Tow ed Away-Getting Ready For Com nunity Fair -HistorieaI Soeiety's Report.

The schooner Fred A. Tyler. which sank at the Pendleton wharf Fri day, has been lowed to New London by the tug Cassie of the T. A. Scott Co. for repairs. The large syphon pump of the Scott company was work ing on Saturday, but that was discon- nected, and the crew set to work with the hand pump after the cargo had been unloaded. The boat did not seem to leak after the cargo had been re- so that the leak was in the up- per part of the vessel, above the water line, and not in the bottom, as was the general opinion. It is thought that the seams must have sprung from so heavy load, as the boat was over loaded with her cargo of coal.
 RehearsaI for Tree.
 The rehearsal of Christmas carols for the community fair was held Mon day eyenino in the Second Congrega- tional church parlors,, 30 or 70 from the various choirs and townspeople be- ing present. The music, led by Mrs. J. H. Hammond, went off very well.
 4 new American flag has been fly
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
PUTNAM

Station at Pcmfret BurGiarized-Fu-
 neral of Charles A. Elty-Attorney
 Torrey Seeks $500 Damages from
 supt. John M, crampton as Result
 of Trouble Over Deer.
 John A. Morse, Jr.. of Worcester, is with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. John A. Morse, for the holidays.
 pr. and Mrs. J. B. Kent are to spend Christmas with Dr. and FMS. J. M. Kent in New York.
 . On Western Trip.
 Mrs. George H. Nichols of Thomp- son leaves this (Thursday) morning for Grand Rapids, Michigan, to spend the Christmas season with her sister. Later she will go to St. Louis, St. Jo- seph, Missouri, and Kansas City for visits with the Nichols sons.
 Attorney NJ. Fl. Geissler was in New Haven Wednesday on a business trip.
 John Wright of Amherst is spend ing the holidays at his home in Put nam.
 Mrs. E. M. Brunn and son Evart. of New York, are visiting Mrs. Charlotte Champlin for the holidays.
 Putting calks in horseshoes is giv- ing the blacksmiths of the city a very busy Christmas season.
 All rural carriers from the Putnam postoffice will cover their routes Christmas day.
 Central Fire Station Changes.
 B. M. Wheaton has been awarded by the common council the contract for making the changes necessary at the central fire station to accommo- date the automobile fire apparatus, which is expected to arrive here about January 12.
 SIowpays Settling Up.
 Persons who have been delinquent in paying their sidewalk assessments and sprinkling taxes are settling. The corporation counsel has taken some action that is intended to lead to the collection of all these back accounts.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
FuNERAL.
CharIes "A. EIty.

Rev. John J. Elty was celebrant at Holy Trinity church in Pomfret at 8 o'clock Wednesday morning of sol emn high mass of requiem at the funeral services for his father, Charles A. Elty, who died at Holy Trinity rectory Monday morning. Adrian Riedy of St. Thomas seminary, Hart ford, was deacon, Rev. Adrian Kyke- mans of Putnam sub-deacon and Rev. Bernard M. Donnelley of North Gros- venordaie, master of ceremonies. The body was taken to Winsted for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

in Putnam for 101 days He had been employed by James Burlingame, who was protected by compensation in- surance.
 Baptist Christmas Festival.
 Positive assurance has been given that Santa Claus will be at the Bap- tist church Christmas evening at o'clock, when all the little people of the church will gather for the distri- button of gifts from the tree and to enjoy the special programme that has been arranged. Plans have been made for making this gathering very pleasurable one for all who attend.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
FUNERAL.
. Mrs. Lucy A. Pope.

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 At the Congregational church in N.flliamSVille. Wednesday morning at II o'clock funeral services for Mrs. Lucy A. Pope, who died in that vil- lage. were conducted by Rev. Charles A. Downs of Dayville The serivce was attended by many relatives and friends. The body was taken to South Canterbury for burial Louis E. Kennedy was the funeral director
 Able to Leave Hospital.
 Mrs. Enc Roberts of Broad street who has been paatient in a Boston hospital, has returned to her home
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
STATION sUReLARIzED.
Mileage Books Stolen at Pomfret- Christmas Packages Opened and Rifled.

Burglars made a periodic visit to the railroad station at Pomfret during the early hours of Wednesday morn irg, at about o'clock, it Is thought. Entrance was gained by forcing catch on one of the windows. Four 500-mile mileage books. numbered 15644 to 15667. were taken and 1 ,000 mile mileage book. No. 06170.
 In the express office the visitors played havoc with the Christmas packages that happened to be there ripping them open and scattering the conter ts over the floor. taking what ever appealed to them. Among other things missing is a ladies' wrist watch. engraved "A. N. O."
 Police in the surrounding towns were notified of the break.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24

mas trip which it has been the custom of Miss Eldridge to give the children for many years.
 Mi6dIetown-Prof. William North Rice will be the Wesleyan represent tative in Philadelphia during Christ mas week at the annual convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
 New Britain.-The New Britain Gen. eral hospital is in receipt of ten cents from Mrs. Frank J. Porter and ten young married women, who have been sewing for the Red Cross and did some extra sewing for the hospi- tai.
 Barkhamsted-The governor an- nounced that he would not appoint @ successor to the late Hubert B. Case, of Barl1hamsted, as commissioner of Litchfield county, owing to the near approach of the sitting of the gen. eral assembly.
 15, one of the city's oldest physicians, at 193 Barnum avenue. He had been i'll for several days. Dr. Smith came to this city from New York state several years ago.
 Hartford.-The United States Rub Der company announced yesterday that beginning with the first of the year its entire automobile tire pro- duction will be concentrated in the De- troit and Hartford plants, which will specialize on automobile tires.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24

humble means unite in the inspiring production. Working girls, carpen- ters. ladies of wealth. artists and lit- tie country boys all join in perfect harmony of relationship in the giy- ing of the great play.
 This year. for special reasons, the giving of the miracle play was chargen from Christmas eve to We'd nesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
Prompt Action Will Stop Your Cough.

When you first catch a cold (often indicated by a sneeze or cough), break it up at once. The idea that Tt does not matter" often leads to serious complications The remedy which inn mediateIy and easily penetrates the lining of the throat is the kind de- manded. Dr. Kings New Discovery soothes the irritation, loosens the phlegm. You feel better at once. 'It seemed to reach the very spot of my cough is one of many honest testi- moniaIs. soc at your druggist
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24

ing from the flag pole of the school building in Lower Pawcatuck, a gift from the members of the Hancock Woman's Relief corps.
 Gift for Capt. Sheffield.
 The executive committee of the Stonington Historical society reports that S200 was cleared from the exhi- bition held last summer. The society now has $630 in it's treasury. There is a membership of 4s, including 19 life members.
 Captain Edward H. Sheffield, who was custodian of the exhibit, was presented a gold watch and chain by the society. He gave his services to the organization without charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
cHRIsTMAs aAskETs PAckED.
Upwards of Thirty to Be Distributed
 Today.

Christmas baskets-25 to 30 fn mum ber-for needy families in Danielson were packed Wednesday by members of the Danielson Venevolent associa- tion and will be distributed today. Each basket contains chicken, veg etables, candy, fruit and other things for substantial holiday dinner. Those who are ir touch with the col lection and distribution work know the great joy these baskets will bring into the homes where they are going. Those who gave or are to give to the basket fund never have given or never will give their money for better purpose. The coin boxes about town that were put out to receive con- tributions are not be be colleced un- til the first of next week. With the other gifts that go out today will be clothing for number of persons.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
A Test for Liver compIaint-Msntaliy
 Unhappy, Physically Dull.

The liver. sluggish and inactive, first shows itself in a mental state-un- happy and critical Never is there joy in living, as when the stomach and liver are doing their work. Keep your liver active and healthy by using pr. Kings New Life Pills; they empty the bowels freely, tone up your etom- ach, cure your constipation and purify the blood. 25c at druggist.
 Bucklen's Arnica Salve excellent for piles.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
BALTIC
Santa Claus Visits Parish School Christmas Tree at Academy of Holy FamiIy-Brief Items.

FamiIy-Brief Items.
 The parochial school closed Wednes- day for the holidays. Santa Claus visited each school room and distribut- ed cards and boxes of candy to each pupil as a gift from Rev. J. E. Be- langer. Rev. Mother Alphonse re- membered the pupils also with hand some holy pictures. The Rev. Mother gave the. pupils of the Academy of the Holy Family Christmas tree and Christmas token. A merry afternoon was enjoyed by the pupils.
 Christmas Musical Programme. Following is the Christmas program, at six o'clock mass in St. Mary's, Baltic:
 Mass Royale
 Adeste F'ideles
 Glory in Excelsis Dec
 Singing by the Male Choir
 10 O'CLOCK MASS
 Organ Prelude "Glorius Morn" Kyrie by Losch Gloria by Losch Credo by Losch Onertory Laetentur Codi. 'Rejoice
 O Heaven Sanctus by Losch Benedictus by Losch AgnuS Dei by LoSch
 Adeste Ffdeles
 Singing by the musical choir of twenty-five voices.
 M. V. AIilner. organist and chorister. BreVities.
 Mrs. M. H.. Donohoe is passing a few days in Danvers, Mass.
 Miss Rena Smith is visiting in New London.
 MT. Barnet of North Andover Mass, is the guest Of his son, Herbert Bar nett.
 The postofice will be open Christ mas from s to Il a. m; 5 to { p. m and to D. m
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24

New HaVen-Max Wasserman, a dry goods dealer at 75o Congress ave nue, filed a debtors petition in bank ruptcy Tuesday afternoon with Ref cree Carleton E. Hoadley, and request ed that meeting of creditors be call ed to consider a composition of 20 per cent,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
SIowpays Settling Up.
FENE PosroFFIcE BUSINESS.
Nearly One Third Greater, As Regards Receipts, Than That of Last Year.

Tn addition to the regular force of clerks all substitutes and auxiliaries are on duty and all are working over time. Postmaster Letters and his force have cleared up all their work each night during the Christmas rush and hope to continue to do so until it is over.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
Keen Secret Well Guarded

MT. Bryan is said to have held his prohibition views in reserve since 1905. but we know some men who have heroically suppressed theirs much longer than that.-Washington Post
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24
PATENTS

Protect your ideas. Handsome 6o-
 page Guide Book Free. HARRY E. BACK, Attorney-at-Law Wiudham County Savings Bank Bldg
 Danielson. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24

The Asiatic town of Maiwatchi. on the borders of Russia, is inhabited by men only. Women are forbidden to enter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-24

mas trip which it has been the custom of Miss Eldridge to give the children for many years.
The Springdale news., 1914-12-25
MAGUIRE
(Lilly.)

Meeting closed Sunday night after two weeks run There was one conversion.
 Mr Fleener is moving to Elkins We understand that his son-in- law
The Springdale news., 1914-12-25
OAK GROVE


W. NJ Parks and Johnney killed some large porkers Friday Isn't this fine weather on our meat They wer, over 300 pounders
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Holcomb are the happy parents of d baby boy
 Mrs Carrie Derreberry of Rogers visited her father kib Terry at this place last week.
 Grandma Aaron died December the 9th at the hone Of her son, C. w. near Oak Grove Grandma was a good Christian lady and respected by all who knew her She leaves five boys. Abe, Joe. George. Dave and John. besides many other relatives to mourn her loss.
 To add more grief U the Aaron family on December the 9th. there only sister. Mrs R J Norman dieC at her home one mile west of Oak Grove. Mrs Norman leaves d hus band, R ]. Norman and a daughter Mrs. Jeff Sharp and a stepson Ruben
The Springdale news., 1914-12-25
ZION.
Honolulu. ]

C. |. Gardwell and son, Otis, who have been in Kansas selling apples the past two months returned home last week
 Jess Shaw, son of sam Shaw is quite sick at this writing
 Gran Drain, son of MT and Mrs. Lee Drain, while climbing out Of the buggy the team started catching his leg in the wheel, which resulted ill q broken limo. Dr. Martin set the broken bone, and he is reported do ins nicely
 Geo. Plumbly and Miss Sarah Horn were united in marriage Dee. ,, Rev Cline officiating Both young people are well known and highly re speeted and have many friends Who join Honolulu in wishing them long and happy married life.
 j. Rairden and son. Lloyd, who haA C been in Oklahoma for several weeks working in cotton gins, return ed home last week. They report hard times in the cotton country.
 The five months term of school will close ut Zion next week Prof. Bag gett will teach another month. G A Watson, who has been Yisitins ill West Virginia for several months, returned nome recently and Was yis= ting ill the neighborhood.
 Mr and Mrs Festler are looking forward with pleasure to visit from 1 their daughter and grand daughter of Oklahoma