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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25
CONNECTICUT HAS
IT'S CELEBRATIONS

New Haven, CT, Dec. 24.-Many cities
and towns in Connecticut held municipal
Christmas celebrations tonight, followed
by illuminated trees on public greens and
the singing of carols by children. At the
state prison in Wethersfield tomorrow
the prisoners will be treated to moving
picture exhibition, for the first time in
the history of the institution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25
5000 SANTA CLAUSES
ACT IN KANSAS CITY

Kansas City. Dec. 24-Five thousand
persons, 1000 of whom were Boy Scouts,
played Santa Claus In Kansas City's
Christmas celebration tonight They
took the part of ST. Nichols for chill
dren. for grown persons, for European
war sufferers, for Colorado strikers and
for animals.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25
ITALY ORDERS HORSES
FROM AMIN STOCKMEN

Miles City. Mont, Dec. 24.-Stock grow
ers are in receipt of orders from agents
of the Italian government for 10000
horses for cavalry and artillery service,
it became known here today. Two hum
dred and fifty head of horses were ship
ped from here to Chicago today con-
signed to Italian agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25
GERMAN AEROPLANE
is BROUGHT DOWN

Paris, Dec. "a, $50 A. MA Ger
man aeropiane trying to reach Paris.
says the Journal, was pursued and
brought down by the French air pa
troll at Pontoise, 10 miles northwest
of Paris, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25
BOSTON'S RESPONSE
> TO CALL OF THE POOR

Boston, Dec. PA light snowfall, pre-
saying a white Christmas. greeted the
opening of holiday festivities tonight.
With the flakes floating about them. lit
tie bands Of men and women sang sarols
in the streets of the Beacon Hill and 9TH
er districts while householders3 kept
lighted candles in the windows. 4
Another old custom revived today was
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25
NO NATION ASKED
JAPANESE ARMY

Toxic. Dec. 24.-During the course
of an Interpolation today the Japan
ese minister of foreign affairs, Ia
kaaki Kato, declared that no country
had asked Japan to send an army
to Europe.
The war minister, Lieut.. Gen. Loka,
said that the Japanese had sent arms
to Europe to the value 70 1o,o0O,0 600
ven (S5, 00O, 00o)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25
REMAINS IN PRISON
TO SING TO PRISONERS

Boston, Dec. A-Rather than disap-
point the prisoners who expected him
to sing at their Christmas entertain
ment Winston d. Payne. a prisoner at
the house of correction on Deer island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25
BOCUE ON STAFF
! OF GO v.-ELECT
OAKLEY C. CURTIS

Portland, Me. Dec. 24-The selection
OF Frederick Bogue Of East Machias
as an aide-ds, camp on his staff with
the title of major was announced to-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25
PALACE ESSAD
PASHA ON FIRE

London, Dec. 24-(9.5o A MA dis
patch from Durazzo, Albania, to the
Central News says that the palace of Es-
sad Pasha at Tirana has been set on
fire.
Essad Pasha was named provisional
president following the recent retirement
of Prince William of Wied, who had
been selected by the powers to rule AL
bania. Essad Pasha was late reported
as advancing on Scutari. and it was said
that he had proclaimed holy war In
Albania
Tirana. where his palace is located. is
about 70 miles south of Scutari.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-12-25

lay by Governor elect Oakley C. Cur
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
Trev- o,Hearts at the Auditoriuna.

On Next Monday and Tuesday the first chapter of the Trey o'Hearts will be shown at all performances and promises to be a big drawing card The story of the first chapter can be read in the New York Evening Mail, The New Haven Register. The Water bury American, as well as in the New London Telegraph, which publishes a chapter every Monday morning, start ing with the first one on next Mon- day and. this paper can be bought at almost any news stand in town as well as at the box office of the Audi torium theatre where several hundred copies will be given away, starting on Monday afternoon at 2 p. m.
 The first chapter is in three reels, while those following are in two reels. The story is written by Joseph Vance and is depicted by the same same company as Lucille Love. but with diff ferent states in the leading roles. It runs for period of fifteen weeks and promises to be the best serial picture ever shown. Remember the dates, Mon day and Tuesday, August 17-1S, and get the written story at the theatre after p. m. Monday. Lucille Love is on the bill today and this interesting serial picture will come to a close on next Friday and Saturday.
 On Monday next there will be a strong vaudeville bill as well as the Try o'Healts and other Universal photo plays
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
HUMOR OF THE DAY

StayIate-I always pay as 20. Miss Weereigh (yawning)-Your cred tors have my sympathy.-Boston Transcript.
 He-Do you think that money is necessary to happiness. She-Not if one has unlimited credit--Nsw Or leans Times-Picayune-
 Photographer (talzing plain-Iooktne girl and her escort)-Now, try not to think Of yourselves at all-think of something pleasant-London Opinion. Dr. Pillem-My dear sir. 1t is a mir acle that you are alive today. Patient Yes, that's what my friends said when told them you were attending nellie.
 Why should married man be paid more than a single man?' "The mar ried man ain't so anxious to get home early" declared the boss.-Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
 Dyer-Rownder wishes now that he hadn't married widow. Ryer- Why? Dyer-He can't use any of the old excuses for coming home late.- Judge
 What a lot of shabby old school houses your town seems to have" Well, yes. But you ought to see our new jail-there ain't a hotel in the state that's half as comfortable.-- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 
 milk our man brings us is perfectly pure7 MT. Bacon-Oh. yes. Why, they say he never uses anything but dis titled water-Yonkers Statesman. Auto Demonstrator Cwho has been trying for three hours to sell the carl Now ] will throw in the clutch. Uncle Eben-Tll. take the machine. then I knew if held on long | enough ye'd give me something to boot.-Puck-
 Miss Ethel" he began. GOT Ethel. I mean-pve known you long enough to drop the miss haven't I 2" She hxed her lovely eyes upon him with a mean ing gaze. Yes, I think you have" she said What prefix do you wish to substitute ?--Catholic Citizen ''So you went in search of a sylvan spot close to Nature?" Yes" -Did you find one2" No. I went into the country-but I never heard so many pianos and phonographs and autorno- Ailes in my Hfe."-Washington Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
speaker at Pine Grove.

Announcement is made by Ladies' Aid society of Pine Grove, Mantle, Conn. that Mrs. Annie L. Jones of Lowell, Mass Spiritualists speaker and message bearer will serve the so- ciety. on Sunday. August 18th, at the three services conducted under the au- spices of the Ladies Aid society. The hours of service are Il a. m and 2.30 D. n.. with evening service at eight o'clock. All meetings to be held in the Laides' Aid building on the Connect- cut Spiritualist Campmeeting ground, and the public is cordially invited to attend.
 Mrs. Jones is to remain during the week to conduct mid-week meetings, with evening seances, announcement of which will be made latter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

class and merit wherever seen. It Is the stars aim to present each year an entirely new show and with that object in view he promises this season B complete new scenic. production, all new wardrobe, new songs, many new people and new sketch written by himself entitled Demon Rum or a Dry Town" As a writer of negro sketches no author hasa more envia- ble reputation than MT. O'Brien. He has furnished the stage in the past with some of it's funniest and best material along these lines and his latest one-act comedy is said to be a succession o1 screams Prominent in MT. O'Brien's support this season are such well known comedians and singers as Harry Van Fossen, Eddie Mazier Peter Detzel Casper Nowak, Nick Young. David Morris, James Barardi, Leslie Berry Charles R. Wright, Jonathan flaw Doran & Strong, George F. Peduzzi Billy Curran and a hundred others including an augmented orchestra, un- 7 Q direction of Frank Fuhrer.
 7rices for the matinee are lower
 5c and Soc. Balcony soc and
 Evening, 25c, 35c soc, 75c s1.0o
 Q. Seats on sale Tuesday at 10 a.
 Mail orders attended to.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
DAVIS THEATRE.
last Chance to Hear Bale and
 Today, Vaudeville N6st Week.

Today ends the summer season at EIlis popu'ar theatre and this will be he last chance the patrons will have 10 hear Boyle and Craig the clever iuettists, who have been so popular Ill season their concert programme to- lay is one of the best they have put on md no one will want to miss this last opportunity of hearing them; MT. Boyle is singing real novelty song, salied The Mocking Bird Rag, intro iucing some very clever whistling. MT. Craig is singing When Gathered The Myrtle With Mary, a beautiful tenor iolo and the pretty old Irish song Be- ieve Me If All These Endearing Young -harms, is their duet. By request they Ire also singing Loves Old Sweet Song, don't miss hearing it. The Water Rats, is the two reel feature photo play and is one. of the best dramatic pictures seen here in some time Ma oel's New Job, is a two reel Keystone somdy with popular Mabel Nornano, he remaindSr of the bill consists of Dur Mutual Girl and other Mutual Mo- ieS.
 For the first half of next week vau- tevf1le and photo plays will take the place of the concert programme, and ltarts the regular fall season, the acts Ire headed by the Ricci Trio. two nen and a woman who have singing Lnd musical speciality. They play several instruments and introduce good ringing. The next act is Roland and Farrell, two men who do a singing md comedy sldt, different from the tsual run Paul Jappra completes the raudeville with a novelty wire act.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
LEGAL NOTICE

AT A COURT OF PROBATE HEI D at Norwich, within. and for the District of Norwich. on the 14th day of August. A. D. 1914. Presont-NELsoN J. AYLING. Judge of Port Jefferson. N. r., deceased. ' ie
 The Executor exhibited its adminis- tration account with said estate to the Court for allowance; 1t is therefore
 Ordered. That the 18th day of Au- gust, A D. 1914, at II o'clock in the forenoon. at the Probate Court Room in the City of Norwich, in said District, be. and the same is, appointed for hearing the same. and the said Execu- tor is directed to give notice thereof by publishing this order once in some newspaper having circulation in said District. at least three days prior D turn to the Court.
 NELSON J. AYLING, Judge.
 The above and foregoing is a true copy Of record
 Atre.t: FANNIE C. CHURCH
 auglbd Clerk.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
Last Newport Exeursien.

The last opportunity of the season
 T people of Norwich and vicinity to enSoy an excursion trip to Newport will be given Thursday. August 20. On that date the regular train leaving Norwich at S.35 a. m will connect with the steamer City of Lowell, which will leave New London (Norwich Line wharf, at 10.30 a. m.
 A delightful sail upon the waters of Slock Island sound and through the entrance of picturesque Narragansett bay with two and a half hours for sight -sSeing ashore in the historic W tering pSace. Newport, with music . refreshments aboard the steamer aa, an opportunity for dancing on the re- turn trip, wNI be aoag the attrac- tions. Returnins rain will leave New London at IT.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

gy. harness, blankets, robes, etc.. very SnsaR movRng to euR the PSSsr Stg p au 2 Hanover, Ct. aug15d
 FOR sALE-New milch COW and calf D. coughiin, Baltic. Ct aug15d
 FOR sALE-At very rare oppor- tunity. by lady who has no further place whole turnout, consisting of my chestnut driving horse, Kid Murphy, i've years old. sound. well bred and an excellent driver, very clever and fea-- less; high grade rubber tired buggy in excellent condition, and practically new custom made driving harness; price for than half it's actual cost to anyone who can assure horse good home, if consider to let it out for it's keeping to responsible party only. Inquire at barn ciir asaf or residence 9s oak st; a1gi5d lgis Y
 s250.oo will make you the owner of a beautiful player-plano and 20 rolls of choice music Terms, S20 down. $S per month The Plaut-Cadden Co. Plaut- Cadden Building, Norwich, Conn.
 ss5.oO buys very good upright down. $1.50 per week. The Plaut-Cad- den Co. Plaut-Cadden Building. Nor wich. Conn.
 5000 for good solid black walnut organ in good condition. The Plaut- Cadden Co. PIaut-Cadden Building.
 s175.eo-A beautiful mahogany Meh- lin upright piano. in fine condition. ful- The Plaut-Cadden Ca, PLaut-Cadden Building. norwich. Conn.
 IxI s1zs.oo zse for very goodl IyeEs Pen1 doWn. oSsi Sq per % lnon9n. 1a M Ths p Plautcadda1 Co, Plaut-Cadden Building, Norwich, $1S0.OO buys a fine Steinway upright | TerPs so sfdsn aosa l peP ana The Plaut-Cadden CO. Plaut-Cadden Building. Norwich. Conn.
 s220.oe-A beautiful wm. Knabe & e. upright piano. as good as day it month. Tie Plaut-cadden Co, Plaut- Cadden Building, Norwich. Conn.
 s1sO.oO for a fine mahogany upright g..:io in fine order. fully guaranteed Piaut7csdden co. Piaut-Cadden Built tng, Norwich. Conn.
 s55.O0 for fine piano player with 12 rolls. Easy terms. The Plaut-Cadden Cona. aug4TuThS FOR sALE--In Danielson. East Brooklyn. Brooklyn Center. Real Estate of all kinds. Farms both large and small all prices.
 One two story house. barn. two acres of land. East Brooklyn. well In Brooklyn Center, 29 acre. gen. tlenans summer home. $7.S00.
 Four acre gentleman's summer home. S4.Soo.
 Both in Brooklyn. the home of sum- mer homes and are modern in every respect. It would be impossible to describe this property. They would have to be seen to be appreciated. Particulars furnished on application W. E. REACH, Danielsou, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
COLONIAL THEATRE.
aTrapped by Wireless" Two Rec
 George kleine Masterpiece.

This magnificent photo play from the studios of Kleine- Eclipse, is mar vel Of photographic beauty and tells of William Norwood and-daughter Bet ty, ho are cruising in the Mediter- ranean on his palatial steam yacht The girl begs the privilege of going ashore for a days shooting While there she is captured by pirates. and they board the yacht and make the guests prisoners One fellow g. reluc- tant figure in the pirate act, magages to crawl to the wireless booth and there coached by Betty sends a message Of distress. Betty and he swim ashore, and are traced by the pirates into cave. Later, they are rescued by a steam launch load of marines. Betty is saved and the pirates trapped by wireless are brought to justice
 eThe Squaw's Revenge, with Mona Darkfeather; Miss Rallies, w. tagraph; and the seasons comedy hit, This is the Life." complete the bill
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
FOR SALE

Two 2-teneuept houses on Mechanic Street in Danielson. Income $42o gross. net income on investment sA per cent Houses pleasantly situated. three minutes walk from railroad sta- ton, post office aud business section. five minutes from churches ana
 E. L. DARBIE,
 Real Estate Agent.
 Savings Bank Block. Danielson. Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

What this fellow cannot do on wire is not worth doing.
 The fourth installment of the Million Dollar Mystery Is the photo play fea- ture and 1t promises to beat the other three thrills The Mutual Weekly and Keystone comedies complete the bill.
 Matinee at 2.3o today, 5 and 10 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
What Is, Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Motion Pictures at the Auditorium.
 Concerts. Songs and Photoplays at Davis Theatre.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
THE BATTLE HYMNS
 of the WARRING NATIONS
ENeLAND-4eod

 God save our 6 Z Long live our
 God save the Send him victoria Happy and glorious, Long to reign over us,
 God save the Kingl O Lord our God. arise. Scatter his eneEzfes,
 And make the3f fall. Confound their .5olitics. Frustrate their Snavish tricks; On Thee our hearts we fix,
 God save us all! Thy choicest gifts in store, On him be pleased to pour.
 Long may he reign. May he defend our laws, And ever give us cause. To sing with heart and voice,
 God save the King!
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

Minstrsls Coming.
Neil

Neil q MinstreIs Coming.
 Mins CTS will rejoice at the amour of Neil O'Brien's en- gagenS the Davis treatre for a matirt evening performance on Thurs ugust 20th, on which oc- casion well known minstrel com edian VII bring his big new organiza- ton here for its third annual visit This is MT. O'Briens third season at the head of his own company which has been notably successful and has established an enyia ble reputation for
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

At Mt. Calvary Baptist church, preaching morning and evening by Rev. J. H. Dennis; 12.1o, Bible class and Sunday school; 3.30. Bible and Literary will have Bible day; 6 D. m. the Missionary society will have praise service.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Block Island bluefsh. 10c a pound 263 Main street, Church Bros.

Frank A. Bill offers Big Bargains in Summer Shoes He offers Ladies Canvass Oxfords and Pumps at 4sc, 69o, 9Sc and Sl.23. offers many lines at half price and less to close.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

At Mckinley Avenue A. M. E. Zion church, Rev. E. George Riddle, pas and m 7.45 ~ ?. m g Subject sae i,el The Last n paYs m of the RabyIonian Kingdom.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

At the Federated church, preaching at 1o30 Sunday school at 12, Young Peoples meeting at 6.30 preaching 8 at 7.30. Mrs. E. W. Wilber of the
 Salvation Army will speak morning
 and evening; morning subject, Repent Y ,.ee: evening. Deadly Member,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

At the Central Baptist church the pulpit will be occupied, morning and evening, by Rev. c, R. McNally ot New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

The international Bible Students as. sociation meets at II a. m. at their hall in Bill block, No. 35 Shetucket street Discourse by o. Magumson of Mid dletown, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

Anniversary of Ladies' Aid society of German Lutheran church, Sunday evening at 2 o'clock. Two mission aries will speak. All welcome.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

| 04Op. No@
 wANTED-High class man to ,.se sell bulbs, etc; good wages; permanenti exclusive territory. Brown Brothers Nurseries. Rochester, N. '. angl5d
 AGENTS wanted for article which 10 eSerw hdne can chemes1 sn iets Product co Cottage St.. Worcester, Mass. augl'd
 WANTED position. s2O weekly, men wanted everywhere in the U; s. sa5oYing s samples; dnf, iars fss Nationai Supply Co. Windsor, Ontario, Canada
 aug15d
 wANTED-An America eager TOT greatest selling book of generation; the Great War;" thrilling iIIustrations; low price; best terms; extraordinary money making opportunisy; sp5endii Philadelphia augl5d WANTED-Traveler, age 27 to o0; experience unnecessary; salary, com mission and expense allowance to right man. J. E. McBrady, Chicago auglOd
 WILL PAY reliable man or woman sl2.50 to distribute 100 free pkgs. Per fumed Borax Soap Powder among friends; no money required. Wa-d Borax Co, PIG Institute Place, Chicago dus1oo
 WANTED-A position to teach in an ungraded school by a graduate of Wll- Hams Memorial Institute, New London. Address Box SS5, Mystic. Conn. augl5d
 wANTED-Free. Liberty tobacco to- day, and silver teaspoon. J. A George.
 auS17o
 WRITERS wanted at once to send us poems or melodies for new songs. We can compose music and arrange for publication immediately. DugdaIe Co.,, Dept. 942, Washington. D. c. ly25S MARRY-Hunareds weaItny members wuI marry soon; descriptions tree. Grace Hyde. S-3V9. San FrancIsLo, Cal. neczId
 LOCAL representative wanted; 10 income assured. Address National Co., operative keaity Co, N-945, Mard sn Building. Washington, D. C. aug1s
 Iot EItN haN1 pvs4tiens are easy to write. today-now Earl Hopkins. asnington. D C. Jy1d SEWERS wANTED-Two or three experienced sewers on fine fancy weira g99d pa WSr C DaHnielii22Ri Hdg.i2MisI SGnn'
 WANTED-A reliable maid for gen eral housework; no washing. Apply at 269 Broadway. aug13ThSTu " M. Doyle, Box 66, Wauregan. Conn
 aug14d
 WANTED-A situation by an experi- enced man in groceries, meat and is ca- pable or taking charge and doing buy ing. Address K, this office. aug14d WANTED-Good pay light work. Do you want it? If so, be our representa- tive. Write us quick. C. R. Burr & CO. Nurserymen, Manchester, Conn.
 aug14d
 WANTED-At once, two first class plumbers and steamfitters at Moosup, Ct. by George Despathy. aug13d
 WANTED A three-spring wagon that will carry 1900 or 2t00 lbs. Pho le 222-14. Rural address, pr. Frank White, Norwich. Conn. R. F. D. No. 5. WANTED-Safety razor blades to l sharpen. E. Kirby, 227 Main St OVER I5,Oo0 government lie jobs open to men and women; $65 to Sl5O month; common education sufficient; Norwich examinations coming; de- | scription ana sample questions free. Franklin Institute, Dept $50, Roches- ter, N. Y. 1e27d WANTED-Piano tuning. A G. Cor 6~Mw.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

At Grace Memorial Baptist church Sunday services. preaching morning and evening by the pastor, Rev. R. B Harris.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

At Trinity Episcopal church there will be holy communion at 9.30 a. rn and morning prayer and sermon at i0.30 a. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

At Trinity Methodist Episcopa church, 10.30 a. m. Sermon by the Rev F. W. Coleman. No evening service.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

At Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, 10.30 a.. m. sermon by the pas tor Rev. F. w. Coleman; 12 m., Sun day school. No evening service.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

Services at the Shelterine Arms are discontinued until Sept. 18th.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

The Holiness Mission will hold ser vices at S7 Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

At the Gospel Mission, 265 Main street there will be services at 10.30 a. m-. and 7.30 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
LOST AND FOUND.

LDsT-Red and white bull, near Hall vile. Finder please call Phone 1S2-z aug13d
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15
s' a sPEGfh sEP5SAHhLhSf hlIs1fs ns IS 5. T.,

Chronic and Nervous Disease. Room g. shannon Bldg. Hour3: 10 a.
 m. to p. na. Monday. Wednesday and Friday. Tel 1177-3.