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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28

Saturday morning could only run fot al few hours on account ef the low wa ter ir. tho riS CT.
 Miss Rita Champeau anf s1iss Mar-i guerite Noonan. from a HaFtferd com vent. are the guests of their parents in this city.
 Customary Annual Offerings.
 Large congregations hEed St. Mary's church on Christmas day. The of- ferings were for the pastor, Rev. Charles F., Bedard-
 Ice Twelve Inches Thick.
 According to the reports Of the iss men there will be no ice famine mex; year. Already ice 12 inches thick is reported and the work of harvesting the crop will soon begin. Low water in the ponds has been the greatest cause for alarm this season. but most ponds have been sufficiently nIie'l te permit plenty of ice being cut
 Officers of R. A, Council.
 Putnam council, No. $40, Royal Ar eanum, has elected the following oF- ficers for the ensuing year: Regent, William E. Davison, vice regent. Hem past regent, Charles Arnold; secretary, George W. Baker collector. F. W. Ss- ward; treasurer, Henry J. Thayfr chaplin, Ernest M. Arnold; guide, Ir- nest C.. Morse; warden. Henry .. Thayer; sentry, George B. Shaw. Tna officers win be installed on the t1ird Monday in January by the grant Sice regent of the state, Horace G. Wi l. jams, of East Hartford.
 Gifts to upt. Child.
 Chester F. Child, superintendent ot eeived as a Christmas gift from the members and officers an autenebi' ( luncheon set. He also received a gift from the Alpha Delta class.
 Church Day at Congregational Church
 The annual Church Day exercises oi the Congregational church will Ee held at 5.S0 o'clock Thursday evening, EtC programme being as follows: DeVo- ticns, reports and election of officers supper, social hour, report of histO- riau. closing exercises. The treasurer has announced that the s2,1o0 planne5 to be raised during the year for ben evidences and home expenses has teeI given. A part of the money cone through the Sunday school, whose contributions have been liberal
 Spseulasins as to New Fostmaste-.
 The Putnam postmastership contcst continues to be topic of lively tIs- eusion. The letter, said to have beer sent by Congressman Bryan F. BiabaT to one of the contestants, stating ina he had promised to recommend 9 ceT- tian candidate for the plaes without divulging the name of that c2rdidatC left room for considerable speculation and has put dampener on the "ffoFs' on some of the candidates who hat, not been pushing forward in the race Although it is admitted that the con gressman has made he promise O recommendation there are those wfC are by no. means sure that this mear l that Sis candidate will not FnceS G'tl s9p opy, Sition when it 'omas z , ;c.I ting confirmation, so that some Of th. candidates do not look upon Ire Tact as yet entirely hopeless
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
ttAp RRAss kNucKLEs.
Man Claiming St0rrs as His Home De-
 tafned--Comnanior Freed.

Acting on the report that there were two fellows trying to purchase a, pair of brass knuckles and some cartridges. the police Saturday night arrested the couple as they were leax- ing a restaurant in town, and took them to the police station. where they were searched.
 On one nothing was found but some blank cartridges for a .S2 Smith < Wesson and he was let go. He claim ed to live in Wiliimantic.
 The other, who said he was Peter Sorota and lived at Storrs. had 2. pair of knuczles. in his pocket. and vas detained by the police on the charge of carrying concealed weapons. He is 8 Pole about twenty-two years of age
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
GENEROUS ro HOSPITAL.
Citizens of County and Liberal Indi-
 VfduaIs Aid Worth Institution.

The patients at the Day-KimbaIi hospital enjoyed Q fine turkey dinner Christmas owing to the generosity of a Ponlfret citizen who did not wish his name divulged. The hospital is nearly full and each Christmas some one has come forward to see that the patients enjoyed such Christmas cheer as their afflictions warrant The in stitution is for the most part main tained by the generosity of the people of Eastern Windham county who as- sist the Wcman's Board and other or ganizations interested. in the work in raising funds and procuring provi- sions Of various kinds. Edward A. Bowen of Woodstock, a son of the late Henry c Bowen of the New York Independent, made the institution a Christmas gift of S20.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
FUNERAL.
Mrs. cIarlasa J. l1olloman.

At the home of her daughter, Mrs Stanton A. Windsor, at South Foster, Saturday at noon. funeral services were held for Mrs. Clarissa J Hol- loWay. Rev. c. H. Cutler of North Scituate officiating. Burial was in the Windsor family cemetery in Poster. Elmer Hopkins, Fred Simmons and Byren Angell.
 Watch Night Service. The New Year will be welcomed in Danielson by watchers who will gath CT for a service arranged to be held in the Methodist church Wednesday evening in connection with the fourth quarterly conference. The coming of the first morning of the year is to be observed with 0 sunrise prayer meet ing at the Congregational church. Spe- cia1 services are arranged to be held fA other churches here next Friday.
 Ice Fishing Good.
 Fishermen who do not get cold feet (actually) have been enjoying some good sport on the ice the past two or three days. Fine strings of pickerel have been brought in. The big fish taken es far--a pickereI weighing four pounds-was removed from a pond at Packer. The rivers and sniall- CT ponds hereabouts have also pro vided some good fishing. Incidentally, some fishermen who are prone to over look the fact that the two lakes here- abouts are closed to fishing may get themselves into serious difficulty by violations of the law.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
CIV coURT GASES.
After Christmas Offenders Attribute
 Troubles to Drink.

Petty offenders continue to come be- fore the Putnam police court. John Hoinolzek was charged with stealing a push cart frgyn the hallway in front of the office of the Windham' County Observer. According to the testimony of Police Sergeant Hays, defendant took the cart and proceeded up Pom fret street to Mansfield Store and there loaded in some empty baskets went down Elm street and was about to take a sidewalk bill board from in front of the Empire theatre when he was arrested. The officer stated that the man said he was gathering kind ling. Noinezek told the court that he did not remember what he did. His case was continued for thirty days and he was placed on. probation. Joseph Feet, Steniek KubatatOwslte, and Stanley Lysuk, were charged with breach of the peace and with assault ing two other Poles. They pleaded not guilty. One of the mpiainants in the case testified that the men as- saulted him on Elm street and he then ran, leaving his companion be- hind. His companion had a black eye but could not identify the men as those who assaulted him and ad- mitted that he and his companion had had a few drinks Defendants all de- nied that they were the ones who had made the assault and they were found not guilty. A orunk was fined five dol lars and costs and judgment in the case was suspended for 80 days.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
Af +he V M. e. A.

At the Y. NJ. C. A. Sunday afternoon the last of the series of illustrated lee- lures on the general subject of mis- sioms was held. The Social Aspect of Foreign Missions was the subject o1 the interesting address.
 There was social lunch and Bible class meeting at the institution be- tween the hours of 6.15 and 7sS0 Sun- day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
POOUONNOC
Sunday School of Bridge Church Via tied by Santa ciaus--Fenee at DriV- ing Park Blown Down.


 The Christmas tree at the Poqucn- noe Bridge Baptist Sunday school was a delight to the members. Those who participated in the programme were Merritt Dexter, Blanche SToddard, Mol lie Kenyon, Marguerite Hart, Ruth ChampIin, Ellen Anderson. Eleanor Lundberg. Lee Strickland. AIabeIl8 ExIey, Annie Dexter. Muriel Irving, John Morgan, Martha Exley, George Lundgren. Myrtlea Watt, Donald Fish, Lota Wilcox. Ethel Trail. Francis tense Fish, Cora Champlin, Bertha Weeks. Elsie Knowles. Constance Try ing. Each child received a gift from Santa Claus.
 Mrs. Helen Wells entertained last week her son-in-law and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Burrows. and tllelr so1 Maurice of Brooklyn.
 Names on Honor Roll.
 The names on the honor roll of Sa- cred Heart school at Groton are imore numerous than usual this month The children enjoyed a pretty pr0Srdsnrne at the closing exercises Thursday.
 The track of the Groton and Ston- ington line is being repaired at East ern Point road.
 Christmas exercises held at SplceF home were much enjoyed
 Jack Gardiner has returned from visit in Hartford.
 Molly Kenyon is visiting in Wake field, F. ].
 Fence Blown Down.
 The recent storm blew down quite a little strip of fence at Poquonoc DriE- ing park. This will be repaired im- mediately.
 M.-L Trail and men are bUiIding 3 road at the machine shop of the ship and engine company
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28

churches--Miss Beatrice HenrIesl
 Annoaness Engagement to Reginald
 Smith of Norwioh--Death of James
 w. Rhodes-iee 12 Inches Thick.
 
 A house 10 house canvass was made by the committee of the various churches, sunday, in furtherance of the United Missionary Campaign. Many subscriptions were obtained the subscfibef being allowed to state for what purpose ne wishes his of her an-i nuai donation to be used. The united effort was promulgated by. a, series of meetings on Sunday and Monday two, weeks ago when considerable enthtz- siasm was aroused by out-of-towp' speakers
 Fourteen degrees below zero was re- ported Saturday from Boss Brothers grain store. a place where the mer- cury falls the lowest in this city, The has brought sleigls down from the barn loft and wheels and runners find about an even nttmber of users.
 Engaged to Norwich Man.
 At a party given efl Walnut street, Miss Beatrice Heuries announced her engagement to Reginald Smith of Norwich. Mir. Smith has been in Put trap drummer in the Empire theatre orchestra. Guests were present from Norwich, Worcester WisiHsantic Danielson and other places. There was a literary and musical programme dur ing the evening and refreshments were served. Dancing followed. Miss s. Elizabeth Clark returned Saturday from q visit with her sister Mrs. IT. E. Guild, in North Windham. William Wright, an instructor in a school Ia New Jersey, is the guest of his parents. Judge E. c. Wright ana wife, on Chapman street. Jerome N. Mann and Miss Smith of New York are week end guests of | Judge J. Harry Mann and family, on Church street.
 Gave Christmas Party. Mir. and Mrs. Silas AE. wheelock, | Church street, entertained Christmas l night. During the evening there was ! dancing and fruit punch was served. Among those present were: Miss Bessie Champlin of Putnam and her ! sister, Mrs. Ewart BTunf1 of New York, Jerome N. Mann and Miss Smith of New York, Herbert J. Smith and l wife, Cahill Meean and wife, Mir and Mrs. G. Harold GiIpatric. Misses Ellen and Mary Wheeloek. Miss Win- | fred Kelley. Miss Marjorie Mann Miss Gertrude Jones. John Mac ] donald. Henry A. Wheeloek, John B Byrne. Raymond Wheaton, MT. Chal- loher, A. s. Macdonald, and Howard Knight.
 l Mrs. William Pray and her grand daughter, Miss Gladys Farmer, are spending the week end with MT. and | Mrs. Wffiam Pray, in Hartferf.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
OWNED ABANDONED TEAM.
Nothing Heard from Missing Provi-
 dsnee Driver.

As yet the whereabouts of the driver Of the Providence poultry Waz- on, who disappeared here last Tues day after coming from Providence, re- mains unsolved. A letter giving a IleA Scrsption of the man has been sent out by the Providence police. Nathan Berlkovitz. employer of the missing man. still clings to the theory that his driver has met with foul play, al% though this is secuted by local officers who have been Investigating the case It develops that the missing man was himself the owner of the horse and rig with which he came to Elmviile and left in Keegan's barn in that place.
 Short Paragraphs.
 Miss Margaret Sullivan of Hartford has been spending a few days with ATr. and Mrs. Louis D. Kennedy.
 Miss Meta Healey has returned to Hartford after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. John Healey.
 Local friends are at New Bedford today (Aonday) attending the funeral of Mrs. J. B. Guonois-
 Scores were on the rivers and ponds here enjoying the good skating Sum day afternoon.
 Holiday Guests.
 Miss Annie Conner of New York city, Miss Dollie Connor Of Providence R. l., Michael Connor and family of Putnam. Conn, and Mrs. Catherine Lacomb of Woonsoeket, R. l., were guests Of Mrs. John Greeley over Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reach of Wa terbury were visitors hero Sunday.
 Henry McDermott of Woonsoclzet was recently a visitor at his home
 Mrs. euinois Funeral
 Funeral services for Mrs. J. E. Gull nois. formerly of Danielson. are to be held in New Bedford this (MondayJ Mir. and Mrs. E. II. Reach were with relatives in Providence for the Henry B. Benton of Hartford was the guest of friends in Danielson Sun- Mrs. J. E.. Bassett has been the guest of relatives in Providence.
 Preacher from DayviIle.
 Rev. John wesley Wright Of Day vile preached at the Congregational church here Sunday morning in ex- change with Rev. c. H. Barber.
 Rev. Father Potvin Critically Il. Rev. Armand Potvin remains se- rioiisly ill at St. James rectory.
 Rev. E. A. Blake of Brooklyn com dueted ti1e services at the Baptist Miss Lillian Mason of Colorado Springs is visiting with relatives in Brooklyn.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Brophy of Elm- vile have been guests of relatives in Pascoag.
 Plumbers will have a busy first of the week thawing out frozen water pipes in many homes in the borough.
 Working on Samples.
 At the Chase mill in East Killingly samples for the coming heavyweight season are being made. The mill has been closed for some time.
 Masons at Woodstock Ten members of Moriah lodge, No Is. A. F. and A. AI.. were at wood stock Saturday attending the all day annual meeting of Putnam lodge and witnessing the comforting of a degree
 New Years Day Services.
 At St. James church Sunday an- nourleement was made of the masses for New Years day, at 5.30, 7.90 and o'clock Although the holiday fails on Friday this year, it will net be a day of abstaininS from flesh foods.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
FoR HE PooR.
Guests at Christmas Party Raise Sum
 of $7.50.

At a Christmas party held at the home of AIr. and Mrs Andrew W. Ogo- zaIek of Ash street the sum Of $7.50 was raised and handed over to Town Clerk Frank F. Fenton, to be given to First SeieEtnlan Mitchell for use fn the work of the charftabie organiza ton now in process of formation, to aid the poor of the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
End of city's White Way.

The lights and wires which were strung across Main street from Lin coIn's corner to the City grocery store and also on Railroad street. and which added materially to the brillianee of the street during Christmas week, were removed by workrnen in the employ of the WilIii11antic Gas and Electric com pany Saturday. The lights were put up as the result of voluntary subsclip- tions on the part of the Main street business men in a progressive spirit of Christn1as cheer.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
Weather What the Icemen Ordered.

The weather in Wfllimantic was very severe Saturday. The only peo- pie who seemed especially pleased were the ice men and the plumbers If the weather keeps on like this for . few days, it is likely that the cfty's ice plant will be partly stocked up this week.
 This will mark the beginning of the third year since the city started the idea of municipal ice. The first year only a smal lamount was harvested, but last year new houses were built, and ten thousand tons of ice were put in them. Two of the five ice houses of the plant are now partly filled with ice, so that all that will be necessary this year is to fill the other three and put enough into the two to make up for the shrinkase in them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
wRAPPEn IM BLANKET.
Painter Who Assaulted Wife Taken to
 Station Minus Clothing.

Peter Hoffman, a painter. who lives on Valley street. was arrested Sete- urday night on complaint of his wife, who said he assaulted her. Hoffman proved a hard customer to handle. and was brought to the station house by Lieutenant Ki1lourey and Officer Grady without any clothes en, but with Q blanket wrapped around him. He fought all the way, and will be presented on charges Of drunkenness, assault and resistance to officers.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
WiLaon superintendent of capitol.

The appointment of John Wilson as superintendent of the capitol at Hart ford, to replace Robert o. Snow, Is the subject of considerable talk in Wind ham, where the belief was current that MT. Snow came under the rules of the civil service. MT. Snow received his appointment from Comptroller Daniel P. Dunn of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
Chimney Fire

There was a stubborn chimney fire in one of the houses owned by the cent to the new high school, Saturday evening. 4 telephone to the police department was relayed on to the Alert Hose company, and Chief Foley and Wade U. Webster went up to the fire with chemicals and extinguished it. No great damage was done to the property
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
lSlst Dividend

Office Of The Norwich Savings Society
 Norwich, Conn. Dec. f2, 19i4.
 The Directors of this Society have declared out of the earnings of ths current six months a semi-annuai dividend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annunn. payable to deposi- tors entitled thereto on and after January is. 1915.
 COSTELLO LIPPlTT, Treasurer. dec1sdaw
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
TruIock. Beaci1 Enaauemef1t.

The engagement has been announced of David S Beach of this city and Miss Clara Edith daughter of Mrs c. D. TraIoek of Bridseport. Mr. Beach Is now manager of correspondent school branch in WIHimantic, but for nerfy resided in Bridgeport.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28

Portland. Me. are visiting relatives here.
 Mrs. walter Porter has been visiting in Westerly.
 MT. and Mrs. John Kelly entertain- ed the other day MT. and Mrs. Frank Iamphere and children of New Lon don and Harry Kelly of Boston.
 Nelson Brown has been visiting in Essex.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
OBITUARY.
Everett Thompson.

Everett Thompson of Hebron, who had been patient at St. Josepli's hos pitai since some time in June last, with the exception of three weeks in August, died.st 2 o'clock Sunday morn ing.
 The deceased, who is survived by his wife and two children, had been suffering from complication of dis eases, and had recently undergone an operation for intestinal trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28

Hartfordf-Frederiel< J. Trinder, su- perintendent of the State Trade scnoel in New Britain. will be the sesalssr at the Interohureh Mems luncheon at the Allyn house at 1a.s0 D. m. we'd nesday. He will speak on ''State Trade Schools and the Need of Trade Teaeh- ing in Cornecticutn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
WEBBING.
CuIpin--kenyon.

. Leslie Culpin of 40 West Park street and Miss Cora A. Kenyon of West Park street were married on Christi mas day by Rev. w. F. RowIey at the Baptist parsonage on Prospect street. They were attended by Joseph Bernet and Miss Alice P Anderson.
 They will reside at No. 50 South street
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
WII<L4IIM1AN'TIC

terested themselves in the case Sum day afternoon and appointed a com ,rnittee to visit the flospital to see what could be done for the young man.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
Holiday Guests.

cfoten.--Lefticus b. Halikas, who has conducted fflit and eenfsasi6a- el:y store at the corner of Thames and School streets many years has dis CTS and will return to Greece where he. win be married
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
oslTuARY.
James M. Rhodes.

James ". Rhodes, Sl, for the past ten years a resident of Danielson, died at the Day.Klmball hospital Friday night. He had been gradually falling in health for some time but it was not until recently that his condition be- cano serious. Mr. Rhodes was porn .n Foster, R. l. He is survived by two sons, George B; of Melrose High- lands; Mass, and James W. of Dor chester, and three daughters, Mrs Helen R. COyne Of Northboro. Mass, and Miss Gertrude Rhodes whose res- idence is unknown.
 - Local lettings.
 Arthur DuFert, son of Alderman Duvert, has returned from a visit with his sister, who is a nun in 0 New Britain convent.
 MT. and Mrs. Philip Benoit, of Paw tqclSst. formerly of Putnam. have beer visiting relatives in this city and Dze
 aYlr, Harold s. cofhin of cambei,lre Mass, is the guest of his parents Mir. ard Airs. p. M. Corbin,. Center street
 Howard Knight, a student in Cor school, has been Visiting relatives in the city.
 Wili Sharpe of Stamford has been the guest of his parents. MT. and Mrs c. DSieht Sharpe, School street
 Altt ssltQ 1AA g. <1k Aa. odftsf dtl0 sOta E. Fl Burt and Mrs. Ellen Johnson and daughter, Mary. have been guests e a1r. and Mrs. George Newell. fEashl iiIgtrn, K. I.
 Miss fowler, teacher Of latin in ths HIgd school, is visiting retatives in V ateFS i,:e, Maine.
 Mrs. J. J. Raesell and daughters, -tile Eisses Elizabeth and Catherine, are gicSts os relatiyes in rohaxt0r a,s N
 Low Water Delays Mills.
 Most of the mills in the cl.v shut down Thursday night until Monday mcEpinx. Several that started up on
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
D. of A. Officers.


 D. of A. Officers.
 The Daughters of America elected officers at the meeting last week as follows: Councillor. Mrs. Arthur Wood worth: associate councillor, Mrs. Miran- da Baker; vice councillor. Miss II1na Doughty: associate vice councillor, Mrs. Cynthia Smith; junior past coun cilor. Miss Abbie Fish: associate jun for past councillor, Mrs. Anna Smith: secretary, Mrs. Minnie T. Vallette; assistant secretary. Mrs. Mary La than1s; treasurer, Mrs Mary Luce; warden. Mrs. Augusta Potter; con- ductor, Mrs. Adelaide Rathbun; inside sentinel, Mrs. Mary Beebe; outside sentinel. Mrs. Harriet Chester; trus- tee. Mrs. Carrie Darlington. The council will install these officers the first Wednesday evening in January. The Christmas tree will be on Wednes- day evening of this week.
 Washington Councils Election.
 The election of officers for Wash ington council. JGaior-Order Of United lows; Councillor, Alden Wilcox; vice councillor Raymond Sistares recording secretary, Robert Rathbun; assistant recording secretary, J. k. Ashley; financial secretary. A. E. Rathhun; treasurer, c. T. Fitch: conductor Law renee Ashcraft, Jr.; warden, Fred Bud- dfngteni inside sentinel, Ivan Cross- man; outside sentinel. R. A. Lamb; trustees, George Epicer, Walter Vol yerten junior past councillor, Walter Wolverton.
 Blue Bird Honor Winners. The girls of the Blue Bird society who won honors during the past week for order were Abbie smith, Charlotte Smith. Viola Sistare, Gladys Tucker and Merle Thompson. William Banks of Perth AInboy is visiting here. IeSe is here.
 Miss MaizelIe Chappeii has been vis- iting in Norwich.
 Albert Patterson has been visiting in Essex.
 Frank Banning has returned from Hartford.
 aIr. and Mrs. A. V. Morgan are wis., iting Rev. and Mrs. l.. F. Gates in An- sonia.
 Mrs. A. |. woodworsh has been vis- ting in Westerly. Angus MaeI cod of New Haven was home for Christmas,
 Lawrence Ashcfaft has returned to Fishers Island MT. and AIrA Bank Eraaoaal~ ~-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS.
pANIELsoN

Critical lIlness of Rev. Father PcsvIn-- masons Visit woodstooI<-Eisht De- srees Below aturday--Nothine Heard of Missing Driver from Prov. ldenee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28

GEORGE G. GRANT IJndertaker and Embalmsr g Providence St. laltvills Promo. attention to day or nIsht calls. T~lNzh~na e-@- ~nT1tAkWb'--
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-28
GIFTS TO HOSPITAL.
Generous Donors Of Delieaeies, etc., for
 Christmas.

Among those who remembered the sick and injured at St. Josepf1's hos pital Christmas day were George E. Challenger of Windham. Mrs. H. c.