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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Brief Mention.

R. o. Branch is in New Haven for a few days.
 Harold Mott of Hartford was a local visitor Sunday.
 Miss Alhina BIanchette spent Sat- urday in New London.
 Miss Adeline Little spent Saturday and Sunday in Putnam. Charles Snow of Hartford was a local visitor Saturday.
 pr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins spent Saturday in Norwich.
 Lawyer A. J. Bowen is spending a few days in New Haven.
 Guy Richmond of Hartford was in this city to spend Sunday.
 Miss Florence Tittie of Hartford was a local visitor over Sunday. William Van Horn spent Sunday with relatives in Colchester.
 Mrs. Joseph Brish and son Felix are in Middletown for a few days. A. B. Richards of Hartford was the guest of WiIlimantic friends Sunday. B. T. Savary of East Hartford spent Sunday with friends on Quercus ave nue.
 Mrs John G. Boss is in Chelsea, ents.
 Attorney 1Tyer Efras of New York is the guest of friends in Valley street,
 Asa Allen of Providence was the guest of Mfr. and Mrs. Frank Herrich Sunday.
 Miss R. E. Taylor was in Middle Haddam to spend Sunday with heI parents.
 H. c. Hoxie of Stafford was the guest of friends here Saturday and Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. E, Bass and chil, dren spent Sunday with relatives ir ] Andoyer. Timothy Leary of Hartford return ed Monday after a visit of severa days in this city. James Courtney, Sr of Boston, ii in this city, the gest of his daughter Mrs. James Hurley. Miss Martha Curry of East Hamp. 1 ton spent Sunday at the home of hel father, John Curry. l Mrs. A. H. Johnson and daughter. are guests of Mrs. Iohnson'S relative: in Stafford Springs. T. J. and W, F. Cotter of Bostor visited their parents. Mir. and Mrs Joseph Cotter, Sunday. Miss Alice B. Carey has resumed her duties at the Natchaug school af. ter a fortnight's illness. J. B. Love. who spent Sunday witt friends in this city. returned to Web. ster this (Monday) morning.
 In Hartford Saturday were: Miss Rose Healey. Mrs. M. J. Dennelley Miss Annie Murphy, Miss Annie Shea $. T. Hollister, Miss Hazel Swift, Mrs H. c. Branch, Mrs ]. c. Healey. Mrs M. A. Sullivan. Mrs. T. E. Sullivan Miss Bessie Sullivan, Mir. and Mrs. W, HiHhouse, MT. and Mrs. E, c Sharpe, Miss Minnie Voetche, Rev. D c. Darrow, Miss Harriet Windsor Miss Adelaide Cole, Mrs. Elizabett Litchfeld. Miss Lucy Buck, Miss Lil. 1 Han Lincoln, Mrs F. Shepaum, At torney c. E. Hinman, J. F. Ahearn 1 Miss Grace Ottenheimer, Mrs. P. c Case, Miss Mary Quinn, Miss J. E Denehey, Mrs. J. H. Johnson, c. A Gates.
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conference started Sunday. There were large congregations at all the churches. Addresses were made from all puipits on the missionary problem. Out of town speakers occupied some of the pulpits. In the afternoon there was a church officers council conduct ed by Dr. Merrill of Boston. In the evening there was a large union meeting at the Baptist church at 2 o'clock, at which all of the congrega- tions of the Protestant churches united, Dr. Sheldon and pr. Merrill spoke on What the Present European Crisis Teaches With Regard to Missions.
 The programme for today will be: Pastors round table, when every pas- tor in Putnam and vicinity has been invited to spend the morning in pray erful and resolute facing of some oi the acute questions of present. day Christian leadership. In the after noon: The fervent, effectual prayer that availeth much. What it is. Let us practice it. Messrs. Merrill and Sheldon. 4 missionary committee al work. Exercise in charge of Mir. Mer- Till, The, whole church a missionary society. Two essentials. a competent leadership and an adequate pro- gramme. Dr. Lerrigo. Evening: Mems supper, with speaking at the ta. bles. The real business of the church speaker to be announced. Is this busi' ness yours? Dr. Lerrigo,
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son. R. H. Chandler; Ashford. Frank IT. Bennett
 oficers of the ladies department were also elected as follows at the annual meeting: President, Mrs. A. H. Tanner, Brooklyn; first vice president, Mrs. O. w. Bowen, Danielson: second vice president. Mrs. Charles $. Hyde, Canterbury; third vice president, Mrs. H. D. Crosby, Danielson; secretary, Mrs. A. P. Cummings. Brooklyn; ex- ecutiYe committee. Mrs. A. Williams, Brooklyn. Miss Josie Shea, Canter- bury, Mrs. Frank Martin, Chaplin, Mrs. John c. Gallup, Plain6eld, Mrs. Kate Sibley. Killingly, Mrs. Winnie Jewett, Hampton, Scotland Mrs. W. N. Burnham. Putnam, Mrs. David F1agg, Sterling, Mrs. Mary Gallup, Pomfret, Mrs. H. D. Coyell; superin- tendents of buildings, Mrs. Scott Fripp, Killingly, Mrs. George Witter, Brooklyn; entry clerks. Mrs. c. S. Hyde, Canterbury, Mrs. N. c. Cleve- land, Hampton.
 No changes in the constitution were made at the meeting nor were any of the rules changed. The next gath ering of fair society interest comes on the second Saturday in January,
 when the new executive committed will be in session.
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ing cough among the school chil- dren in the village lowering the average school attendance.
 MT. and Mrs. Isdael Brown. yha have had charge of the stone board ing house here for the past four years vacated the place Saturday and moved to Danielson, most of their goods sp- ing by autotruck. James Reid who has conducted 8 boarding house on Main street for the Admore Wooleu company ever since February has moved to the stone boarding house
 Building Sun ParIor.
 Mrs A. R. Manning is having sun parlor built on her house.
 Mir and Mrs. W. w. Bentley enter tained at their home Friday evening In honor of their son, Harold Three tables of which were played The prizes were awarded Miss Vernle Bogue and Frederick Kingsley. Mu- sic was enjoyed later and refresh ments were served.
 Mrs Edward Healey has returned to Allentown, R. l., after brief visit with Ms Thomas Lillihridge.
 Harold Odgers of East Great Plain was a recent guest of Harold Bent. ley.
 Miss Marion Wfckwire spent the week end at the West Side, Norwich, the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Woods.
 William McRale has returned from trip to Providence. Mrs. Hazard Tucker of Scotland was a recent visitor here.
 As Representative Nelson Stark ot F1tchville was driving a load of hay through here Friday. the entire lead fell off, when in front of John Pillars store. It took three men some time to reload it.
 Mrs. Charles Barber has returned from a trip to Voluntown- Wiley Whipple has left town for Danleison.
 Miss Ethel Odgers spent the week end with Miss Edna Bentley.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
PUTNAM
Health Officer to Enforce Sewer Law Aged Father Testifies Against Dissi. pated Son-JaiI for Peter Auger Who Sold to 5IaekIisted Men-Safs Robhed-Missionary Campaign.

Health Officer Dr. l.. O. Morasse is working on the list of delinquents who have not yet connected with the sewer and more connections are being made. In a communication to the common council he stated that notice had been served on abutters who had not made connections and those who had con nected but still maintained outhouses that if the situation was not renedied action would be taken to have the work done and charged to the abutter. The sewer has been installed for over a year and all property owners have had ample time to make connections.
 To Sim Christmas Carols.
 Next Sunday is to be observed as Christmas Sunday at most of the churches, and special music is in prep aration. The choir of the Congrega- tional church is to repeat the custom established last year of making a. trip throughout the city singing Christmas carols on Christmas eve. They will leave the church at II p. m., covering ing at every house where candles are burning in the window. The affair a year ago met with general approba- tion.
 Maurice Mcintyre. son of Major Me Intyre. has gone to Florida for the winter.
 Will Suspend During Holidays.
 The Union Teacher Training class for Sunday school teachers, which has been meeting every Monday evening is to be discontinued until after ths holidays.
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L4IMAN'TIC

gowns. hospital slippers. stockingz. in- fants' wearing apparel and bags Of
 sewing material South Coventry,
 Mansfield Center and Windham aid-
 ed in the work, and contributed to
 the boxes.
 The movement to celleet a small sum from each of the school children
 in the town netted e5e.41. The whist
 at Washhurn hall. half of the proceeds
 of which went to the town and the other half to tflis fund, added S116. The women of the city, who contrib uted independently of the men. gave sI16.35 and the Sodalifas of the Con-
 gregational church $3o, making & to-
 tai of s32L76. The disbursements
 aInnpnte6 to but SsE.I2. leaving bal ance of S30s.s4 in cash, which was sent with the money collected by other committees. working among the men. to the eentr@l committee fin New York.
 All of these gifts were for the use of the n-confoatants in Belgium. and 1t is certain that. due to the efforts of those who interested themselves in the work. Wdliimantic did it's part in tightening the suffering in that un- fortunate country.
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BALANCE OF $500
Reported Saturday at Annual Meeting of Windham County Agricultural Soeiety-officer Selected,

r The annual meeting of the Windharn County Agricultural society. oldest in the United States, was held Satur- day in Unitarian hall, Brooklyn, with a good representation present from va rlous~ county towns. OfficerS were elected for the ensuing year, reports heard and plans for the next fair dis cussed. The reports of Secretary J. B. Stetson and Treasurer ". R. Thur Der, two long-faithful officers were very pleasing. for they showed a bal ance in the treasury amounting to about $1,S00, an increase in the re- serve over the amount of the same last year. Many expressions of satis- faction were heard over the grand fair of last fall and the splendid results achieved and appreciation of this was reflected in the reelection of Pres ident Marshall J. Brink of Canterbury by exclamation and unanimously
 The reports showed that between $1,20o and $1,300 was paid out for premiums exclusive of the money in the speed classes at the last fair.
 There was general discussion of last years fair and of the enc to come next September, the keynote being a live and attractive fair. yet a clean one, free from every objectionable feature, as has always been the rule at Brook 1yn.
 Those attending the meeting were served an excellent chicken pie din- ner by the ladies of Brooklyn grange.
 The list of officers. for 1915 follows:
 President. Marshall J. Frink, Canter- bury: first, vice president, Nathaniel c. Williams, Brooklyn: second vice president. Henry DoTrarce. Plainheld: 1: third vicel~ president, Charles O. Thompson, Ponafret Center; treasurer, W. R. Thurher: secretary, J, B. Stet- son; auditors. S. D. Wicls, Pemfret, o. F. Atwood, Brooklyn, F. B. Witter Brooklyn; executive committed; Brook lIyn, Oliver A, Downs: Scotland, Will liam M. Blrnhan1; Hampton. Charles B. BurnIlam; Pomfret. Stanton D. Wicks; Canterbury, Charles $. Hyde Chaplin, Frank W. Martin; Eastford O. B. Carpenter: Windhan. George A. Cook: P1ainfeld, H. B. Chapmau; Kill l lingiy, Waiter F. Day; Putnam. E. M Wheaton: Sterling, George H. Gallup;
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
UNWORTHY SON.
Charles 5eaudreauIt Grieves Parents
 Is Sent to Jail.

Two cases were disposed of in the city court Saturday morning. Charles Beaudreault pleaded guilty to intoxica- tion and was sentenced to 30 days in jail and costs of $S. Beaudreault was before the court in July, 1912, and fined $10 and costs on the same charge and judgment was suspended upon his promise to pay. He had never paid, so the execution was putt into effect. Beaudreault's father appeared against him and told the court he could do nothing with him. He said he was an old man and his wife was an old wom- an and the son drank up all of the money he got and didn't pay any board. He had given him SIP to buy some clothes with so he could go to Fall River, but he drank this up. He said they didn't want their son at home any more.
 Sold to BIackIisted Men.
 Beaudreault is on the blacklist and Peter Auger was before the court, charged with delivering liquor to him and also to George Briceault, another blacklisted man. He went to jail in default of fine and costs amounting to $19.o9.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
STONINGTON
A. O. U. w. Lodge Initiated Officers Community Christmas Tree Plant

Stonington lodge, No. 50. A. O.. U, w, has nominated the following of- dcers: P. M. w., c. H. Cushman; M. w, Henry Rahlnan; foreman, A. O. Muller; oyersser; ", A. Armstrong; A. Muller; financier, F. c. Lee; guide. Fred Buck; inside watchman, William Shackley; outside watchman, Joseph Fuller; representative to grand lodge, c. H. Cushman; alternate, Fred Buck; trustees for three years. E. c. Cush- man, John Robinson and John Shack ley. The election will be held at the next meeting with installation the first Thursday in January.
 Christmas Tree Ready.
 The silver fir tree purchased by the committee in charge of the public Christmas tree was planted in Libra ry park Friday. The tree will be i1- will be held Christmas evening.
 Go to Isle of Pines.
 Charles Swallow has returned from ing with friends. He accompanied his two sons, Roger and Oscar, to that city from whence they sailed on the steamship Havana to the Isle of Pines. The young men will join r. LaFerne Burdick there and expect to be employed by him in the carpentry trade. They plan to remain there all winter.
 Sale a Success.
 The Christmas sale and supper held in the Second Congregational church parlors by the ladies of the church was a great success.
 The tables were in charge of the following ladies: Fancy table. Miss Lizzie Trumbull, Miss Lulu Trumb1ll Mrs. HenryNoyes and Miss Lucy Woodbridge. Novelty table, Miss Ma ria B. Trumbull, Mrs. F. E. Kutscher Table of plants. Mrs. Nellie Trumbull Candy table, Miss Charlotte Joseph Cake table, Mrs. James H. Weeks Miss Caroline Smith.
 The supper was in charge of Mrs J. B. Brown, Miss Jennie Trumbull and Miss Babara Muller. After the supper a social time was enjoyed.
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Herbert Blaney spent Saturday in Boston.
 W. [. Moran visited friends in Nor wich Sunday.
 Charles E. Franklin of Providence was at his home here Sunday.
 Mrs. Henry Bergin was reported Sunday as seriously i'll in Worcester hospital.
 Richard A. PeIietier of Pawtuclzet day.
 Assistant Secretary D. W. Potter of the Connecticut Temperance union spoke at the Baptist church Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold F. Giendining were in Boston Saturday. dence visited friends in Danielson over Sunday
 MT and Mrs. William Reach of the West Side were visitors in Providence Sunday
 choirs will be busy with their re- hearsals of Christmas music this week,
 Box Forwarded for Belgium Relief. A 475 pound case of articles col- lected for the Belgians was recently forwarded from Danielson. Christmas Club Checks. Christmas club checks amounting to about $3,000 will be released this week Dy SAAS " 4pAAAatA NpNAly -NdtioildI bank
 Schools to Close Friday.
 Public schools in town close Friday for the Christmas vacation. A line record for a low number of arrests is being made in Killingly dur ing this month.
 The .Danielson Trust company, as agent for J. P. Morgan and company of New York, is receiving contrIbu- tions for the Belgian relief fund.
 Stalled Truck Delays Cars. An autotruck stalled on the rails between Danielson and ElmviIIe de- layed early evening cars Saturday.
 Choir boys" now add to the ir1- terest of Saturday night trolley rides from Putnam to Danfelson, In great CT truth these singers should be rated as queer boys.
 Defeated Peterbero. KHIingly High schools basketball team was victorious in the game play ed with the high school team at Pe- l terooro. N. H., and returned here Sat- urday night much pleased with their 1 trip Peterboro will come here later 1 for a game.
 Auto PIunses Through Fence. A Brooklyn owned automobile plunged through a fence bordering the state road not far from the cream cry In Brooklyn and battered a hole l in the wall beyond without improving 1 the condition, of the machine. which went wrong, it is said. when a knuckle broke.
 Fund for Christmas Dinners. 1 A special appeal is being made this week for contributions to the Daniel son Benevolent society's fund for fur 1 nishing Christmas cheer to the needy of Danie@son, as has been done dur- ing holiday seasons for several years
 s. of V. Officers. Colonel Edward Anderson camp, No go, Sons of Veterans, has electad these 1 o6icers: Commander, Frank q. Stih- son; senior vice commander, Herbert Lynans junior vice commander. sWSl- liam Cook; camp council, George H Call; A. F. Wood and william Reach The other offices are to be filled by l appointment of the commando
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Sunaay serviees.

The second of the series of illus- trated lectures on Our Mission F9slds was given at o'clock Sunday after noon ia the auditorium Of the '. M. C. A., and was open to the public. The American Indian was the subject discussed.
 Rtchmaon L. Bishop of Boston was the speaker and message bearer at the services of the First $piritualiSt society Sunday. As usual. c. Howard Millerd sang, accompanied by Miss Maybeile Taft.
 E At the Methodist church, on account of the absence of the pastor, Rev. W. O. Nuzum who is assisting in evan phine Fisk of Providence delivered the address at the morning worship.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
COLCHESTER
Arnold 6aumheraer Fined for Reckless Driving-L. B. s. Meets to Sew Funeral of Willis Clark.

The case of Elias Glaubinger vs. Arnold Baumberger was brought be- fore Justice J. R. Backus Friday. Baumberger was charged with reckless driving of his team and striking and in- turing Glaubinger's boy by the team. Charles r. Brown appeared for the state. Baumberger was found guilty and fined s1 and costs, amounting to over SS, which he paid. He also set tied with Glaubinger for the injuries to the boy.
 Earl Holmes and party were auto mobile visitors in Norwich Saturday
 Abraham Elgart of New York is the guest of his family on Linwood avenue for a few days.
 Dwight W. Latham of Pennington was the guest of his family on Lin- wood avenue the past week.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society met in the chapel Friday afternoon and evening to sew. The members of the c. Y. P. S. gave /an entertainment in the audience room at 7.45 under the di- rections of Mrs. J. M. Klein.
 Funeral of Willis Clark.
 The funeral of Willis Clark, 57, who died at the home of his brother, Mar tin Clark, Tuesday, was held Thursday at the home of his brother. Rev. B. ID. Remington officiating. Burial was in the Clark family plot in Linwood cem- etery.
 Miss L. Rohrbacher graduate nurse, who has been taking care of Miss Isabella Hayward, has returned to her home in Philadelphia.
 Fred Lavfne of Lebanon was in town Saturday, working on the tele- phone line.
 Mrs. James Murphy of New Haven was the guest Of Mir. and Mrs. P. F. Cavanaugh on Norwich avenue the past week. Mrs. Murphy was former ly of this place and was called here to attend the funeral of her brother in-law. William F. Murphy. William H. Button was calling on friends in Marlboro Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

AEs1 Cssrze A- Capen, escTetaTy and Ra1saozrer of the Belgian Relief Fund w$euWntttes fOTr1sd by the women Of yg3linaEt1e following a meeting ct enc FOeTns of the WilIimantic Womanss 01sab some weeks ago, has formulated le@ nepcTt oe the work done by the cena- MpfeGee. which shows that eight cases g&nE garments Were sent by the women end Knerue1auts of Willimantic and one kn Che name Of the residents of South wilmington. The report shows the ap- kaNeciet4on of the committee of the GHaarcsity Of the American Thread 6ompariy, for the banding put upon the boxes and of Hyde's Express and the New Haven road for trausporta- atfnn la this city and to New York
 Th0 boxes were filled with nenss &sHd boys overcoats. mems suits. un- M@TwnaFs w6anen's and children's
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RonaI Arcanunn of6oers.

Willimantie council. No. 72S, R. A., the ensuing wear: Resents F. N. FIaes: vice regent. Charles Larkins: orator, Charles T. Newton; past regent, O. B. Robinson; secretary. W. s. Martin; collector, w. B. Elliott; treasurer. N. D. Webster; chaplain, c. c. Palmer: guide, w, P. Dinneen; warden, War ren Nichols: sentry, E. s. Cyr; trus- tees, Marshall Frost, William P. AL len and William I. Crane.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
Radiant chapter's Election.

Radiant chapter, No. Il, o. E. S., has elected the following officers: Worthy matFon. Mrs. Car R. Hatch; associate Inatron. Mrs. B. R. Phillips; worthy patron, Arthur Taintor; secre- tary, Miss Maud OldershaH; treas- urer, Mrs. John P. Carlson: chaplain, Mrs O. D. Brown; members to com pass of star, Mrs. George HaIl Miss Belle Greene. Miss M. Baker and Miss Hattie HoNe.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
GIANTS ToPLlNERs.
Still Leading in Eleventh Week of
 puckpin Tourney.

At the beginning of the eleventh week of the etourney of the Wilu- mantle Duel1pin league, the Giants, who have been going like wildfire for the past week, are in first place, al- though they have three games to play of. a total of nine points. So far in their series the team has averaged one strings. The past week saw some very classy bowling. but no records were broken, save those of general average.
 The standing, records and high ten individual averages follow.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
StaffordviIie Man and Wife Sent tc
 T-s

An uncommon incident happened in the Willimantic police court Saturday morning. A couple who said they came from Staffordv1lie, and were man and wife. pleaded guilty to the charge of intoxication and received thirty days apiece in the county jail. They creating disturbance in boarding house across Main street from the po- lice station. The man wept at the sentence, but his wife did not seem much perturbed.
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old Sayhrook.-Mr. and Mrs. Edward MaIoney have moved into the Shore Line Electric house near the car barn from the II. E. Stokes place near the postoffice William Bates, general foreman of the railroad bridge, Mrs. Maloney's father. from Old Lyme, will reside with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14

Notice has been given in papers published in the towns interested, that T. J. Spellacy Of Hartford and others will petition the incoming general as- sembly for the incorporation of the Willimantic and Manchester Street Railway company, their intention be- ing to secure a, franchise for a street railway through the towns of Wind ham, Columbia, Andover, Coventry, Bolton and Manchester. thus linking Norwich and New London, as well as this city. with Hartford, by way of Manchester.
 Such a trolley line has been talked about for many years. and there are many herea:bouts who be glad to see the petition accepted. with the hope chise.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-14
North Windham Grange Officers.

MeadowbroolS grange in North Windham has elected the following of- ficers for the ensuing year: Master. O.
 E. Colburn; overseer, Charles LaFrow; steward. Fred Potter; assistant stew ard, Wilbur c. Stevens; lecturer, An- Aie F. Tucker: lecturers committee, Flora Stevens; chaplain, Sarah E. Downing: treasurer. Harry c. Smith;
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High team Manufacturers 4Ss.
 High three stringsAPinney Sz6. High single string-Pinney 14S. Averages of leaders-Pinney 101, T.. Mullins 96, Fisk s4, Cote 92. Yare 92. Buckley e1, Brown 90, T. DaDalt S9, Hansen s9, Connors S6,
 Schedule this week:
 Tuesday-Crescents vs. Manufacture CTS.
 ednesday-Warrens ys. Merchants. Thursday-Clerks vs. Independents.
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Watch Your Baby Smile

Tuck him into one of those WILLOW CARRIAGES and zee his eyes take in the fine covering and the wheels and
 araaol, or put him on one of 9hose TRICYCLES, he can rum it the first time he tries. We have lots of other items for him like Chairs, Doll Car Eiages, Rocking Horses, Etc. Come in and let him or her Rirk it out.