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Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26

The section men of the New Haven railroad hereabouts have been noti- fled that they would work and re- ceive pay for only four days of nine hours each during the holidays, un- less in case of a severe snow storm when they would be called out. This will practically keep them awaiting the pleasure of the company seven days a week for $5.76. For a num- Der of years the men went over the section" on the morning of Labor day. Thanksgiving, Christmas and July 4tE and If everything was all right they had the remainder of the day, appear ing at their car house again at about 1 o'clock and received full pay. That method kept them practically unde. the fOreman's eye and most of them in a condition to work the next morn ing. By the new method the road is left to take care of itself from Thurs . day night to Monday morning unless there is an accident or a. snow storm and in case of accident it will take gether,
 Christmas Festival.
 The Congregational Sunday school held it's Christmas entertainment and tree in the vestry Christmas eve. The room was prettily decorated with green branches, Christmas bells, etc, and a large tree was laden with presents. Misses Edith Peterson and Dorothy Tillinghast presided at the piano. Rev. Mir. Lakin read of the none mems visit to the Babe in the Manager and offered prayer. Then followed intro ductfon, Herald Angels, by two boys: song, Younger Peoples choir; Santa Claus Knows, Louise Jerome; Christ mas Peace, (Holy Night), piano solo by Miss Helen Gallup; The Christ mas Child (Sweet and Low); What is Jesus to You? (1oly. Holy), six chill dren; The Star, song: The Christmas Holly; The Yale Log, by two boys; pi- ano solo, Miss Augusta KrousS Christmas Bells, What Say the Bellss song, Young Peoples choir; Santa Alfred Royal
 Rev. MT. Lakin, in behalf of the congregation, presented MT Royal q thanks offering as a token of appTe- citation of his services in the choIr in the form of a purse of gold. Mir
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26

Royal was surprised but gratefully acknowledged the gift. There was large attendance
 Village Briefs.
 Mir and Mrs. Charles Kennedy spent Christmas in Hartford with Mrs. Ken nedy's sisters family.
 Miss Margariette Chapman spent Christmas in Saybrook.
 The Episcopalians held their Christ man exercises and tree in Spinner's hall Christmas eve.
 Mrs. Walter c. Redwood of Nor folk, Mass. spent Christmas with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Jason Lathrop.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
A QUIET HOLIDAY.
Christmas Day of Family Reunions
 Following Church Services.

There was little dcing here Christ man day outside of the religious ser vices at the Roman Catholic and at the Episcopal churches and the fam ily reunions. The services at all tse churches during the early morning and during the forenoon were largely att tended. Church decorations were most attractive and the church music, as usual, most pleasing. During the fore noon men gathered around on Main street meeting former residents who were visiting here. Greetings of the day were interchanged and pleasant chats enjoyed. In the afternoon the streets were practically deserted. The same at night. Christmas was . nome day. in every sense of the word, in so far as Willimantic is con. cerned.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
PRESIDENT WILSON SPENDS A QUIET CHRISTMAS
Many Officials Called to Leave Pres.
 snts and Holiday Greetings.

Washington. Dec. 25-President Wilson. in common with most of his cabinet and other government officials spent Chrfstnlas day quietly at home leave the White House during the en- tire day. much Of his attention being given to his small grandnieca, Anne Cothran, for whom a splendid Christ mas tree had been arranged. Many cfhcials called to leave presents and holiday greetings.
 The White House Christmas dinner was served at o'clock tonight. It was quite national in nature, many Gishes being presents from admirers in all parts of the country. All of the presidents near relatives were present, for 1t was the first Christmas dinner which the Wilson family had eaten in the White House. Last year they spent the day at Pass Christian, Miss.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
christmas Dinner at AImshouse.

Thirty three men and women, thir- 7 ty-two Of whom were inmates and the Sother a guest, enjoyed a fine dinner at sthe almshouse Christmas noon. The sguest was John. Atwood, a well known Character about town, who earns a living by doing odd jobs such as he scan find Rather than let him spenI sChristmas day alone in his room with ssuch frugal meal as he might pre-
 spare for himself it was deemed best sto invite him to the a1mshouse and he accepted. The menu consisted of
 roast turkey. potatoes, turnips, squash
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
euests For the Week End,

Many of the visitors here yesterday will spend the week end, returning to their homes or places of occupation either Sunday night or Monday morn ing. Many of the young men an women whose parents live here and who work ott-of-t town have been granted a leave of absence for today so that they might make three days stay at their homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
A. B. s. christmas Tree.

The Wililnantic branch of the Amer ican Benefit society is going to have it's annual Christmas tree entertain ment to night in the Knights of Py- tlias hall, their meeting place The affair will be for the members and their families. There will be fine progfamrre of entertainment with plenty of good things to eat and then Santa Claus will distribute presents from the tree.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
At. St. Joseph,a HospitaI.

When inquiry was made at St. 10.
 seph's hospital yesterday what had been done for the sick it was found that special delicies were given to such of them who were able to eat. Aside from that every effort was made to make the day as pleasant for the patients as possible, Many called at the hospital during the day bringing delicacies and presents for the sick.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26

among the people of this and sur rounding towns. Mrs. Guinois' health
 began to fail soon after her marriage and for some time past her recovery has been despaired of She was the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Four nier of the West Side, old residents of Danielson. They survive her with one of her sisters, Mrs. Everett Maurice
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
Every Year

people come to us for certain Holiday Gifts in which they want to combine usefulness with quality-a combination which always pleases the re- cipient and reflects credit on the good taste and good sense of the giver.
 These features apply par ticularly to our stock of High grade Pocket, Table and other Cutlery.
 Our lines of Skates, Guns and Sporting Goods and to the many household novelties to be found in our Kitchen De- partment.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
OBITUARY.
Erancea II. Rurness.

Frances H. the eight-year-oId
 daughter of MT. and Mrs. John E. Burgess, of Lebanon, died at their home, Christmas forenoon. from Bright's disease, from which she had been suffering since last April. She was born in Lebanon, August 29, 1906, daughter of John F., and Charlotte E. CHewttt) Burgess. The burial is to be in the Windhan Center cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
To the.court of Common Council of the

To the Court of Common Council of the The co%mitteS El HfeSiSn on P1bhc Gbq Works. to the Court Of common Council held Dodd asking for the Establishment Of a grade for q sidewalk on the south westerly side of Roath street. from leave to report that it has given the matter its attention, and is of the opin- ron that the grade should be estab- lished, and recommends the passage Of Resolved: That the grade for tne sidewalk on the southwesterly side Of Roath street. in front of the properties owned by Harriet A. Rogers. Estate or Mary Burns, Wadlisiaw Misnewski, Waldislaw Likiewicz, John Donovan, Powell Steinwicz, John Donovan, Ig- E. Grafton and Thomas Brennan, be. and the same is. hereby established as Beginning at the southerIy corner of Roal. street and Division street. at an elevation of 126 7-lo feet above mean by the southwesterly line of Roath street on grades as follows:
 Running B feet falling root, thence Running 195 feet falling 3S-l0G Running ss feet falling s-4 foot. Humping 1so feet falling F 2-1o Running s4s feet falling 20 s-Io
 
 Running 2s7 feet falling Is feet. thence
 Running T feet falling 1-9 feet, to the northwesterly line of Clin street: Resolved: That the width Of said sidewalk be- and the same is, -estab- lished seven and one-llalf (7 1-2C feet wide its entire length. lying north essterly of the southwesterly line Of Roath street, between the points above
 M. II. HOI-PIGAN,
 J. F. WILL MS.
 JOHN J. CONNELLY,
 Committee on Public Works
 Dated at Norwich, Conn, Nov. 30th, 1914.
 Resolved: That consideration of the foregoing resolutions as recommended by the Committee on Public Works relative to the establishment of a grade and width for the sidewalk on the southwesterlv side of Roath street, be of Common Council of the City, of Nor vich to be he'd at the Council Cham her in said City on the 4th day ot January. 1915. at s o'clock p. nl., and that due notice Of the meeting be given. as required by law, to all par ties interested to appear, if they see cause and be heard in relation thereto. Norwich. Conn.,, Dee. Eth, 1914
 The above and foregoing Is a true Attest: sTEpHEN n. MOORE. City Clerk and Clerk of the Court of
 Common Council
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
At skatine Rink.

The American Thread Cornpany's artificial pond at what was formerly the fair grounds is proving a great at traction to the young men and wo- men of the city also the boys and girls. Friday morning and afternoon many enjoyed the skating there. The ice was in fine condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
AT THE COUNTY HOME,
Santa Claus Visited Children with Liberal Gifts-Fine Dinner Provided.

Santa Claus Visited Children wItn
 Liberal Gifts-Fine Dinner Provided.
 Happy land is hardly an adequate description of what the Windham County Temporary Home for Children was on Christmas dayh. More than three score little ones fairly reveled in the special pleasures made possible for them through the generosity of friends of the home in various towns in the county. Christmas eve a tree that was bending under it's load of gifts had been unburdened amid a chorus of exclamations of delight from the chill dren who know no home except the very excellent one that the county has provided and if there were ever hap pier children in this world, the story of them has not been written
 Gifts came by the score from many sources. Among the liberal donors was the Howe Marot private school for young ladies at Thompson, the Congregational churches of Thompson, Putnam and Danielson, the Baptist church of this city, Windham or- ganization and from various individu- als. These kind friends seemingly for got nothing to bring cheer for Christ mas. Their selection of toys was boundless. There were also useful gifts.
 Broadway did not have much on the home for excitement Christmas day Fire engines, automobiles, aeroplaneS, railroad trains were running on a cobweb schedule with no speed limit laws to interfere. Horns footed, drums rolled and buzzers buzzed' without limit or restriction. There truly was something doing every minute of the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
SieidnS Out.

Although it was apparently good sleighing in certain parts of the city at least. there were only few sleighs out Friday. Generally on White Christmas many sleighs are in use in the afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
EIka Remembered the Poor.

Many poor families were made hap py Christmas day by the generosity Of the members of Willinantic lodge, No. 1911, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks A committee appointed for that purpose caused to be distributed m many homes of needy ones baskets containing all sorts of good things to eat so that Christmas might have some element of brightness and joy for these people. The lodge has been instituted only since last March so that this is the first Christmas the lodge has had a chance to help the poor.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
PUTNAM

Death of Mrs. c. 6oudetts-christmas Lenieney Shown in City court-- Congregational Choir Sinss Carols About the Streets-JoYous Holiday at County Home.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 Notice is hereby given that at a ell ot Ine City of NorWIch. ned AIOn- day evening, Dec. Eth, 1914, the Iol- rowing proposition was submitted by the Fublc works Committee, and the last resoIution was adopted, and you are hereby notified to appear at the time and place appointed in said last resolution and be heard Tn relation 10 the matter contained in said report.
 Norwich, Conn., Dec. 26th. 1914.
 Attest: STEPHEN D. MOORE, City Clerk and Clerk of the Court Of
 Common Council
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26

Mark Wilson spent Christmas with friends in Worcester.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles T. Thayer were with relatives in Danielson for the holiday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
No Arrests Made

As all behaved themselves Christ mas eve there were no arrests, with the result that there was no police court Christmas day. Occasionally ly some men forgot themselves in cele- brating the night before and awoke Christmas morning in police head quarters As rule, because of the nature of the day, the court exercised unusual Ieniency but this year there was no cause for leniency.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
LEGAL NOTICE
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 Notice is hereby given that at meeting of the Court of Common Coun- day evening, Dec. Eth, 1914. the fol- lowing proposition was submitted by the Public Works Committee, and the are hereby notified to appear at the time, and place appointed in said last the matter contained in said report.
 Norwich, Conn. Dec. 26ths 1gl4
 Attest: STEPHEN P MOORE.
 Common Council.
 To the Court of Common Council or the
 City of Norwich, Conn:
 The Committee on Public Works, to which was referred: at 3 meeting or Nov. 10th, 1914. the petition of Patrick Clune. asking for the establishment oc iy sid side i of R Treadwat ~ % avenue' @ from from Broad street to the land oI James 2. has given the matter it's attention and is of the opinion that the grade should be established, and recommends the
 Resoived: That the. grade for the sidewalk on the esterly side Of Tresd- owi,ed by Patrick ClUne. wiiiiam II. Prothero. Bridget Cook, Estate Of ClaT- snee p. seXin; Essaf1e rn5dn or Eopert Sg ,nd the same is, hereby established as fol- lows:
 BeElnni1S al a point on NlS IOI IH- easterly line Of Broad street 63 feet rorthwesterIy from the easterly line of TreadEay avenue. at an elevation or 1o1.6 feet above meanCoe, and rum ninS thence northerly on line parallel with and 5 feet norrthweestsTly r5 from on grades as follows:
 Running 15s 1-2 feet falling 1 foot thence
 a point in Treadway avenue feet westerly from the northwesterIy COT ner Of land owned by James O. Ian
 Resolved: That the width Of said sidewalk be. and the same is. estab- lished five (S) feet wide its entire len0th, and the above described line is the line and erade of the curb of said sidewalk. between the points above
 M. IT. E0URIGAN, J. F wILTIAAES. JOHN J. CONNET LT. Committee on Public Works. Dated at Norwich, Conn, NOV. S9th'
 Pesoived: That consideration Of the fareSoinN resolutions as recn1annAnded bv the Corn-nittee on Puhiic Works ana width for the sidewalk nn tho enHterIv side of Trsadwav avFnuA. be onstponed to a rneetinz Of the Court of Common Council of the City Of Nnr- at s o'clock D. m, and that due notice of the meeting be given. as renuired bv law, tn all parties interested. to >aDpe3r. if they see cause. and be heard Norwich. Conn. n~c. 7th. 1914. 
 Th> shov~ end foreeoing Is a true Sttsst: sTEpuE.N D uoo7v City Clerk and Clerk of the Court of Common Council
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
LEGAL NOTICE
LEGAL NOTICE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
 NGtice 3; is .,,a hersSy, siTsn that Goi,n &s day evening. Dec. 7th. 1914, the follow ing proposition was submitted by the resolution was adopted. and you are hereby notified to appear at the time and place appointed in said last. rsso- matter contained in said report:
 Norwich, Conn, Dec. 2sth. 1914. eft Attest; esr snd TFFEEe sES IF 9 tSe eeart of
 Common Council
 To the Court of Common Council of the
 City of Norwich, Conn:
 The Committee on Public Works. to which was referred. at a meeting of MoNeeiy, Trustee, asking for the es- on the southwestsriy side of Eleventh street, between Central avenue and North Main street, beg leave to report ition and Is Of the opinion that the grade should be established. and rec ommends the passage Of the following E ResoiSed: That the grade fo-. the saSbs on the tonf ss side soS 0t erty owned by the North Main street Methodist Episcopal church, be. and the Beginning at the southerly corner Of Eleventh street and Central avenue, at an eleTaGlOn- or bO Z-lO feet -aOOVS easteriy by the southwesterly line Of Eleventh street on grades as follows: E, Running ie7 feet falling s-lo feet,
 Running s6 feet falling 1-s feet ! Running 100 feet failing e-i0 feet, to the no-thwesterly line of North Main
 Resolved: That the width Of said sidewalk be, and the same Is, estab- lished six (6) feet wide it's entire soutae u eixesteray inc of Eleventh street. between the points above mentioned.
 s-f.- NJ. IT. HOURIGAN,
 E JE WILLIAMS
 l JOHN J. coNNEILx, sf Conlmittce on Public Works.
 Dated at Norwich, Conn, Nov. Soth,
 Reso4ved; That consideration of the foregoing resolutions aS fecommended by the Committee on. Public Works relative to the establishment Of grade and width for the sidewalk on saSeef sas 5s, be g postsoaed ss to nesting ~ Of Of the Court Of Common Council of the City Of Norwich to be held at the Councn Chamber in said City on the kth day of January, 1915, at o'clock inS be Ssr as required by law, to all parties interested to appear, if they sec cause. and be heard in relation
 Norwich. Conn. Dec. 7th. 1914.
 The above and foregoing Is a true
 Attest: STEPHEN D. MOORE. City Clerk and Clerk of the Court of
 Common Council,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
WIL1IIMANTIC

and ninee pies, oranges and candy. Then Superintendent Chamherhn passed the cigars around to the men as his own personal treat, while his
 wife, Matron Chamberlin, gave each woman a fine handkerchief as a pres ent. The old people spent the after noon in a most enjoyable manner.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
PLANFIELD

Railroad Section Men Under New System-christmas Eve Tree and Entertainment at Congregational Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
PATENTS

Protect your ideas. Handsome 6e-
 page Guide Book Free. HARRY E. BACK, Attorney -at- Law Windham County Savings Bank BidS
 Danielson. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
DANIELsoN

Search for Missing Driver of Provi- dence Poultry Dealers Wagon Death of Mrs. J. B. Guinois-christ- mas Day incidents.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
]. F, WILLIAMS.
 JOHN J. CoNNEILY,

The above and foregoing Is a true Attest: STEPHEN D. MOORE. City Clerk and Clerk of the Court of
 Common Council,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-12-26
M. IT. E0TPIGAN, | F WILL MS.

Tn% shov~ erH f"reRoing Is true CODY oT recr-S City Clerk and Clerk of the Court of
 Common Council
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1914-08-15

SPEClAE TRAIN will be run on the fol-
lowing schedule and Excursion Tickets
will be sold from the stations named at the low
fares cllotad
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GERMANS TO BESIEGE
NAMUR TO FACE ALLIES

main movement against France This
Hcccrdiug 20 many experts. is THE al
vance through Metz and through tn,
grand duray 81 luscmhurr Sharl
nshting is reported Ia that dire ton
and battle az ONE magnitude may
soon be fought
such messages rs have CON,
through from Herlu show that in tn
kaisers capital satisfaction is ieii
with reearl TO the army's movements
Il is declared there that the French
had 55.ooo men al Muelhausen and
that they were driven from the town
and completely defeated
Further news OF German victory
comes by way OF Rome. where a dis
patch quoted General Won Stein. OF
the German general stan. a. declaring
that belgian force which had attack
I'd the Germans around l.icge hac
been nearly annihilated Only smal
German force was engaged AZ l.ieg"
according to Non Stein. so ~ To mask
the movements OF the main arm, Til.
version admits that the l.iegc fort
were Siill intact.
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PARIS Reports Victories.

Accor ing to the war office in Pari,
the French have been victorious IL
every engagement. German invaders
on tile departments Of Meuse and
Mucrthc.ot Mossellc all were driven
back. according 20 the French version
At Naneieunes. northeast OF Yer
dun. where the main German attach
seems to be developing Paris reports
that the Germans attacked th" French
on Monday evening The French. rein
forced BY reserves. then took the OF
fensive and rcpulscd the Germans
with considerable losses A Germau
battery was destroyed by me French
artillery FIRE and another was cap
tured. with three gatling guns and am
muuition.
Near Moncel. according TO the Paris
war Office. German battalion with
artillery was repulsed The German
losses are said to nave been heavy