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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
WHY CHRISTMAS CAN NEVER DIE
Rev. Charles H. Ricketts, Shop Talk at
 Richmond Foundry.

Christmas can never die because 1t immortalizes the child, said Rev. Charles H. Ricketts, pastor of the Greeneville Congregational church, at the Y. NJ. c. A. shop talk at the Rich mond Radiator plant on Wednesday at noon. However great the snarl among the states of Europe today, above them all is the Prince of Peace.
 The civilized world is fixing it's gaze on the most important event in human history, the birth hour of the Lord. Nothing but the influence of a great world fact would make Europe pause for while in the use of arms, or America in the manufacture of them. There is grim irony in the fact that one continent which is shedding the worlds blood and another continent which is working night and day to help it along are, both of them, bow ing in allegiance to the Prince of Peace. It would be interesting to know just how the Prince of Peace Himself looks at it. It may be that He will one day call upon His professed fol- lowers to reconcile glad tidings" and good will' with the most insane and utterly unreasonable butchery that ever disgraCed humanity. Inexcusable madness is making the Prince of Peace mingle his tears with bloOd.red Danube!
 That these two great forces are clashing as never before is striking evidence of the permanence of the Christmas ideal A fact less mighty and universal than that announced to the Judean shepherds would long since have been siIenCed by the awful god of war! And monarchs whose feet are red with innocent blood will one day cast their guilty crowns before Him whom we are now worshipping as a child in the city of David!
 The most valuable gift the world ever received is a child; it is the one permanent gift. From the gold frank insence and myrrh" offered to the Christ child to the various merchan- disc sent as gifts today, Christmas presents have embraced about every thing conceivable. A certain line of things are run for a while as a fad, and then as interest in them ceases
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

It isn't certain whether the lobby of the Norwich post office these days looks like a full-f1edged British re- cruiting station or not. There is prob ably too much feminfnity around women take to getting stuff and wrap ping it up and sending it off via par cels post or any other way more read fly than men debut at least there is considerable of a warfare going on over there on Main street this week and all day long Wednesday the tides of battle rolled, while the augmented force of clerks found themselves be- tween the crossf1res of two formidable Hnes-one of the people bringing in hundreds more of Christmas gifts to be sent away to other cities and states and the other, even greater, of the carriers, on foot and in wagon, bring ing in the volumes of Christmas mat ter that every train brought in.
 This simile of warfare seems to go pretty well, for the post office forces had a colonel to lead them on in their gallant fight. Postmaster John P. Murphy was there in the very thick of things and he was as active in dumping out the mail sacks bulging with incoming mail and then loading them up again with the matter being dispatched as any of the boys. He was there at 5.30 in the morning and he was there at 10 o'clock at night, and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Articles of Utility ACCEPTABLE GIFTS FOR
 HOUSEWIVES

Hemmed and Hemstitched Pillow Cases, 20c to $500 a pair.
 Hemmed and Hemstitched Sheets, 9Sc. S1.SS and up to S12.5O a pair. Tapestry Table Covers, 4gc, 59c and UD to SG.5O.
 Table Sets-Cloths and Napkins to match at s3.OO, s4oO and up to S5T.5O a set.
 Tray Cloths, 121ac, 25c and up to S1.OO.
 Bureau and Sideboard Scarfs at 25C and up to S45O.
 Real AIaderia and Cluny Lace SCarfs at S1.9S to S95O.
 Real Cluny Lace Centers, S1.O0 to S12.5O.
 Afternoon Tea Squares at soc, 75c and up to S7.5O.
 Fine Damask and Huck Towels at 25C, 29C. soc and up to S15O. Beacon Bath Robe Blankets. with cord and trimmings to match, at S25O.
 Steamer and Travelling Rugs. principally Scotch plaid effects, at S5-1O to 5000.
 Uinen Departmen)
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
FLOOD OF MAIL STILL RISING
461 Sacks of Mail Came Into Norwich Post Office Wednesday and 25s Sacks Started Out Toward Their Christmas Destinations Postmaster Murphy and All His Force Up to Their Ears in Worl-Three More Heavy Days Ahead

figuring out the number of hours, and roughly estimating just about how strenuous these hours were, it can all most, be guaranteed that Postmaster Murphy worked about as hard as any man in the city yesterday, unless the men right under him went him a bit better. Everybody worked valiantly. Among the others with militaristic ti- ties was Maj. William A Wells, and Lieut.. William R. Denison, but Super intendent of Mails William L. Fletcher and Assistant Postmaster Joseph Burns and a lot of others are earning titles of honor and crosses of glory in their work these days.
 Coming down to figures, the post of flee handled 749 sacks of mail on We'd nesday. Of these, 286 came in and 461 were sent out, showing that Nor wich people are following the oft-re- peated advice of shipping early. It was the biggest days mail of the week but when the volume of incoming mail rises, as it will in the next three days, new records will be hung up.
 Judging from the volume of mail that is being sent out of the city, from the number of shoppers found in the stores, and from the opinions of the merchants, the Christmas business so far has been exceptionally good. The Wednesday night shopping crowds seemed to be the largest of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
CLOVER LEAF CLUB.
Enjoyable Meeting Held With Mrs
 Shay of Benjamin Street.

The Clover Leaf club of Preston met with Mrs. Albert J. Shay of 16 Benjamin street, last Thursday aft ernoon. The afternoon was pleasant ly spent with sewing and fancy work after which a hountiful collation. was served by Mrs. SinaS.
 The following club members were present: Mrs. Shay, Mrs. Lynwood Crary. Mrs. Beriah Burdick and the Misses Abbie Stanton, Alice Wingate, Margery Willis and Myrtle Fitch. There were two visitors, Mrs. Crary and Mrs. Maxwell.
 The members stayed in the even ing when they were joined by Miss Phebe Sheffield, Linwood Crary, Douglas Fellows, MT. Shay and Cliff ton Dawley. The evening was spent pleasantly with cards and music.
 The club is a new one, but neverthe- less is growing steadily and it looks forward to it's meetings with profit and pleasure. The next meeting will be December 30 with Mrs. Burdick. of Preston.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
APPOINTED TO ANNAPOLIS.
Rowland D. Hill, Jr., of This City Named by Congressman Freeman.

Congressman Richard P. Freeman announced in Washington Wednesday his appointment of Rowland D. Hill, JF.. of Norwich. as midshipman at the United States Naval academy at An rapolis, Md, Raymoiid E. Smith of East Killingly as first alternate, and Arald Watkins of Middletown as sec ond alternate.
 MT Hill is the son of Dr. R. D. Hill of the Harland road, Norwich Town, and has recently been connected with d business house at No. Wall street New York city. He is a bright and ambitious young man.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Gloves for Gifts

Children's Lined Gloves at soc and S1.OO a pair.
 Misses Dress Kid Gloves at SIOO. Boys Dress Kid Gloves at S1CO. NOmen's Lined Kid Gloves at S1GO. Sl.5O and S1.75.
 Women's E'ur-lined Gloves at S3.5O. S4O0 and $500.
 WOmen's Dress Kid Gloves, our dependable kind at S1.OO. S15O and $2OO.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Useful Christmas Gifts for Women

Women's Aprons. a big variety price range 25C to S1.O0.
 Women's Muslin Underwear in Holiday boxes, a complete assort- ment.
 Women's Wrappers and One-piece House Dresses at $l.00 to Sl.5O.
 Women's Satteen Petticoats, plain tailored and shirred effects, at Sl.00 to S2.5O.
 Women's AIessaline Taffeta and Jersey Silk Petticoats at S1.9S to $500.
 Women's Knit Skirts at soc, 75c, $1.OO and S1.5O.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Christmas Candy

Buy your Christmas Candy here. Absolutely Pure Christmas Candy, every kind of Candy that the youngster or grown-up may desire.
 Delicious Quality Chocolates in twelve fIavors, equal to chocolates sold elsewhere at 3Oc-Our price 200 a pound.
 ''LOwney's' and Defiance" Brand Chocolates, in 30 fiavors. sold eslse- where at 40c-Our price 29c pound.
 Reputation" and Apollo" Cho- cOlates in q fiavOrs, both are standard soc brands-Our price 45c a pound
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
In the City Court.

Edward Ensling of Sachem street faced Judge John H. Barnes in the city court on Wednesday morning on the charge of taking $50 worth of household goods belonging to Adam Ensling. The matter went over to February l.
 A 70 year old man was fined g and costs for intOXication and went to jail to work out his fine. One other man was fined $1 and costs for intox- ication and he also went to jail.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

Women's Flannelette Night Gowns at I5c. $1.00 and SIPS.
 Women's FIannelette Pajamas, newest designs, S1.OO and S1.50.
 Women's Blanket Bath Robes, all colOrs. S3.5O to S6.5O.
 Women's Flannelette Short Xii monos and Dressing Sacques. soc.
 Women's Long Flanneiette Xii monCs at S1.OO to S2.25.
 Women's Long Crepe Kimonos at S1.0O, S1.5O and S2.OO.
 Women's Cardigan Jackets in black. at S1.0O to S2.25.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Records ei9.. eGs Christmas

Records make ideal Christmas gifts for those who already own a Monograph. We carry a complete stock Of Edison and Columbia Rec Crds. You may select one or more Re-Orus and we will pack them in attractive Holiday boxes made es- pecially for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Blue sox and Athletics Won.

The Blue Sox and the Athletics were the viCtors in the group games at the meeting of the Ladies' Health and Recreation club on Wednesday eve ming on Wednesday evening. The games were as follows:
 Indian club relay: Giants vs. Ath- letics; won by Athletics
 Basketball hustle: Blue Sox vs. Red SOX: won by Blue Sox.
 The club is arranging to hold a so- Cial on the first Wednesday evening in January, which will be the fifth and Miss Ethel Carpenter has been ap- pointed chairman of the committee in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Women's Hand Bags

We show hundreds of Women's Hand Bags Of every description Leather Bags and Bead Bags. We show Leather Hand Bags from soc to S1O.OO-Bead Bags from $1.O0 to $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Cfof1n1onxr All the
 SLoL1SAASI Best Kinds

We carry large line of the best kinds of Stationery for Children, for Adults. Eaton Crane and Pike's Stationery, 25c to S2.50 a box.
 Rose Point Initial Cards at 25c.
 White and WyckOffs Stationery in forty different styles of boxes at 10C to S1.S0 a box.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Pyralin Ivory 82tisfe, I2iist

A complete showing of Pyralin Ivory Toilet Articles at lowest pos sible prices. Sets made up of in dividual pieces in white boxes. white cloth-lined, s4.OO to s1O.50-indivi- dual pieces, 25c to Ss.JO.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Presents for Baby

When you have presents for baby m mind, come right up to our sPlendidly equipped department of Infants Goods on second floor. A regular little store in itself, where we specialize in Baby Furnishings and Baby Playthings.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Waist Patterns

At our silk and Dress Goods De pertment, main floor. at Wash Goods Department in basement, we show a wide range of Waist Pat terms, each pattern in a neat HoI- day box.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Umbrellas g;ft. gG+ Holiday

Mems Women's and Children's Cmbrellas-very necessary articles and very acceptable gifts.
 Children's at soc and 9SC-Wom- ems at 9Sc to S5.OO-Men's at gSc to S5.OJ.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
WEDDING.
Cross-Barton.

David E. Cross of CS%tral Falls, R. L. and Miss Margaret Barton of Paw tucIlet, R. l., were united in marriage on Tuesday by Attorney Albert J. Bailey at his office on Broadway.
 MT. Cross is the son of William and Olive Laramie Cross and was born in Laconia, N. H. He is a sign painter. The bride is a native of Walpole, Mass. and is the daughter of James and Elizabeth Parkinson Barton.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

Germany possessed about 1000 aeroplanes at the beginning of the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Women's Initials

WOmen's Linen Initial Handlxer- chiefs at 1212c each, or 75c a box of six
 Women's Linen Initial Handker- chiefs at 25c each, or S1.5J a box of six.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
HANDKERCHIEFS 4SlB and Buy Es,.

At 3/sc-Children' White and Col ored Border HandkerChiefs at sac each, for 1Oc. At 5c-Men's and Women's Hand kerchiefs, all styles. At 1oc-Men's and Women's Hand kerchiefs, all styles, at 10c each, 8 for 25C.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

THERE 1s mo advertising medium IH Eastern Connecrlcut equal 10 The But- Iet:n Tor business results.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Children's Handkerchiefs

At 15c-Children's Handkerchiefs, 3
 in a fancy box, white, colored
 border and initialed. At 25c-Novelty Boxes of Children's
 Handkerchiefs, 3 in box at
 25c a box.
 So our Children's Linen Initial Handkerchiefs at 25c a box.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-06
HEAVY STORM IN FLORIDA.
Railway Tracks Washed Away, Crops
Are Inundated and Houses
Undermined.

Tampa, Fla, Aug. 2.-Railway tracks
were washed away, growing crops in
undated and great portion of the pc
ninsular across tie Hillsboro bay
from Tampa flooded early this morning
following unprecedented rains, which
fell for thirteen hours. Fifteen inches
of rainfall was recorded.
In st. Petersburg two houses in the
fashionable section were undermined
and toppled over into small lake.
The Carnegie library is upon an island
and many houses have been under
mined.
Tracks of the Tampa and Gulf Coast
and tie Atlantic Coast Line railways
were washed away in a half-dozen
places, and all traffic to the peninsular
has been held up, except by boat. A
train on the Haines City branch Of
the Atlantic Coast Line ran into a
washout and several passengers were
badly injured The downpour was ac-
companied by terrific thunder storm.
Property damage in st. Petersburg
is estimated at fully $4,000, vita dam
age in other sections of the country
running the loss up over 100000.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-06
Gale SWeeps Savannah,

Savannah, Ca, Aug. "A thirty
eight-mile gale is sweeping over this
city tonight, accompanied by an in
termittent but heavy downpour of rain.
Many residents on Tybee Island,a sum-
mer resort near here, fearful of a
heavier gale and the increasing swell,
later tonight deserted their cottages
and came to the city. The local wealth
er bureau does not expect the winds
velocity to increase and announced
that the storm is centered in South
west Georgia, near Thomasville. So
far no serious damage has been re-
ported.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-06

Mexican leaders themselves. This
statement declared in forceful Ian
guage that the patience Of the United
States, as Mexico's next friend and
neighbor, would be constrained to de-
eide what means should be employed
to restore peace.
When President Wilson went to the
summer vi ite house" at Cornish, n.
H., it was expected that nothing would
be done until his return. The recent
almost kaleidoscope Developments in
Mexico City, -owever, are believed to
have Influenced the announcement Of
action at this time.
Villa Causes Anxiety.
The state department was disturbed
today by reports that Gen. Villa mad
driven American and other foreign
merchants from Chihuahua, confscet-
ed their property and executed six of
their Mexican colleagues. American
consular agents were called on for
immediate reports. Protests came from
diplomatic representatives of several
foreign powers. Colville Barclay, in
charge of the British embassy in the
absence of the ambassador, called at
the state department to protest against
the reported seizure by Villa of prop
erty of British subjects and their ex-
pulsion from the country. Following
his visit Secretary Lansing conferred
with Assistant Secretary Brecken-
ridge at tie war department and Leon
c. Canovo, chief of the division of
Mexican affairs. Dispatches to Amer
lean consular officials wede the direct
result.
Enrique C. Llorente, Villas Wash
ington representative, also conferred
with Mr.. Breckenridge. He said he
would endeavor to learn the facts
from his chief.
Carranza advisers here are Eopeful
that the United States soon will rec
ognize de facto government to be set
up in Mexico City by Carranza's forces
and they have urged MIN to decisive
and immediate action toward reopening
rail and wire communication with the
capital, execute prompt and effective
relief of the food shortage, establish
a stable government in Mexico City
and effect a settlement of the money
question so that business may be re
stored. In substance, the foregoing
is the message of advice sent by Car
ranza's Washington agents. If Car
rama can carry out this program they
believe he will be extended the moral
support of the United tSates and OF
Latin-America, but Secretary Lansing
fatty denied to day that plans for the
recognition of any govel nment had
been considered.
In personal message to his agency
today Gen. Carranza said train loads
Of provisions were forwarded to Mex
leo City Sunday and today and that
trains held up along the route sew
eraI weeks ago had been ordered into
the city.
Charles ]. O'Connor, Red Cross
agent in Mexico City, reported food
conditions there as alarming, stating
that some people were eating weeds,
grass, leaves and horses and mules.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-06

trustees of special school districts
meet in the Auditors Office at differ
ent times between now and the 18th Of
August, 1915, and check over the re-
turns and place the amount Of real
and personal property due to be taxed
in their respective districts.
Eugene S. Werts,
7-27,td County Auditor.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-06
BOY PAINFULLY WOUNDED.
Pleads in Vain For Older Lad Not to
Shoot Him.
News and Courier.

News and Courier.
Columbia, August 2.-Refusing, it is
said, to listen to I2is victims plea not
to injure him, Keith Wallace, a white
youth, aged IS, tlis morning at Z
o'clock is alleged to have fired load
of small shot from shotgun into the
right shoulder of Raymond Cooper, a
white lad, aged II, as they and crowd
of otter boys were assembled at the
corner of Ashley avenue and 9th street
in Olympia village. Cooper was taken
to a local hospital. The boys attend
ing physician, DR.. W. A. Boyd, stated
this afternoon that while Cooper was
painfully hurt, he did not think that
he was seriously injured, although this
could not be correctly ascertained un-
til the youth was operated on. Wal
lace and Earle Coon, from whom Wal
lace got the shotgun, were placed un-
der arrest by Officer Lewis Knox.
Success begets greater succeSs-and
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-06
NOTICE TO TRUSTEES.

It is utterly impossible for the
County Auditor to know the location
and amount of real and personal prop
erty in districts having a special tax,
unless he has the assistance Of the
trustees of the special districts. 1
therefore request and urge tnat all
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-06
Only One ''BRoMO QUINFNg'0

70 get the genuine, cali for fail name, LAxA.
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Lookfor signature Of
e. ". GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. Stops
sough and headache. and works of cold. 25c
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-06

The only people whom the truth
fails to hurt are those wso are dead.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-08-06

Success begets greater success-and
likewise enmity.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02

the single unit type combining
both generator and motor in one
instrument. A noticeable feature
of this starter is that it contains
only one halt of the wire previ.
ously found necessary to sue.
cessfully operate a starting sys
TEN,
The new instrument board
carries all instruments set flush
and neatly framed. All switches
are so placed as to be within
easy reach of the driver. High
tension magnetic ignition, one
man mohair top and demounta-
BILE rims are all included for the
price.
The low price of $685. is only
made possible by the enormous
production of the Maxwell fact.
cries at Detroit, Mich, Dayton,
Ohio, and Newcastle, Indiana
Improved factory equipment has
been installed in all three plants
and it has been estimated that
g 5000 new MaxwelIs will be the
output for the coming season.
Besides the touring car, four
other body designs are listed for
the same chassis. These include
a 2 passenger Roadster, selling
at $685.; a 3 passenger Cabriolet,
selling at 1865; a 6 passenger
Town Car, selling at S915; and a
5-passenger Permanent Top Con.
vertible Body, for all.season use,
selling at $685.. In each instance
the price includes everything.
No extras have to be purchased
TO make the car complete.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
MAXWELL NOW 500
NO RADICAL CHANGES
Few improvements Found Necessary in Power
Plant-Better Body Design and Roomier
Tonneau Among New Refinements

The latest of the 1916 models
in automobiles has just reached
Mansfield. 1t is the Maxwell
advertised as the Wonder Car"
because of the unusual good rec
ords for durability and low cost
to maintain.
The tendency to reduce price
among automobile manufacturers
generally the coming season is
emphasized by the new Maxwell.
With complete equipment, inclu.
ding electric starter and electric
lights, the 5 passenger touring
model is priced at 1855, +. O. %.
Detroit.
There seems to be no radical
change mechanically. Maxwell
engineers claim that the success
of their product would not be so
marked if each new model repre-.
sented a new idea.iu construction
A proven product, they contend,
should not be changed unless
some new feature is perfected
that will prove beneficial beyond
any doubt.
To the ordinary eye, the new
Maxwell is more handsome and
has the appearance equal to that
of many higher priced automo.
biles. From the new.shaped ra-
diator to the back of the rear
seat, it is a true stream line de.
sign. There is more room both
in the driving compartment and
in the tonneau, three people be
able to sit in the rear seat
with comfort. The upholstery
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1915-09-02
Best Granulated Sugar

l5lbs, Best GRADUATED Sugar. 81
2 &c Boxes Matches 5o
= lbs. Soda e.
l 10. Package A. & Fl. Soda So
}. d p. Coats Thread ...... &c
z lbs. Good Coffee. 26o
l ID. Choice Alaska Salmon 100
4 loc Packages Corn Flakes 25c
BEST SOC Work Shirts go. 39c
BEST Dollar Overalls ..... $40
BEST Work Socks ........7%e
25c Shirts and Drawers 49,. 90
Other Prices in Proportion
Call in and see our new line of
Fancy Dress Ginghams aud Per.
cales-just received
We also have in some Fresh
Candies and Cakes, right prices.
McCanse Store Company
The W. T.. Norcross Store
MANSFIELD, MISSOURI.