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The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
FLOWERS FOR THE SPRING TABLE

may be replaced when broken for an in
considerable part of the cost of the
whole. So these vases and baskets,
though of exceeding daintiness Of work.
manship. can be used for every day
service without the least danger Of ex-
travagance, for only the inexpensive
part can be broken.
Fern dishes, with a porcelain center
dish to hold the ferns and an outer
metal frame in silver or gold finish are
also shown in the same line Of work
manship. In silver the fern dishes cost
about 50.
For a more elaborate centerpiece the
new round reproduction Dutch center
pieces are the newest thing. They meas
ure about 20 inches in diameter and stand
on small legs and have an deliberately
figured rim In which Il porcelain dish
to hold the flowers fits.
Over the dish is fastened wire
framework which braces the flowers and
makes them stand up so that each one
shows to advantage. These centerpieces
are made in silver or gold finish. The
silver ones cost anywhere from IS to
twice that amount. according to the
size.
A table decoration Of beauty could be
arranged with one of these centerpieces
and four candlesticks, which come to
match them. The flowers i'll the center
might be tulips in two contrasting
shades or colors. pink or white roses. or
pansies. SmilaN in garlands could be
draped from the centerpiece. between the
plates. one strand Of smilax terminating
at each plate
b.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20
IRON RINGS FOR GOLD.

Baltimore. Feb. 1a.-The German-b horn
wives Of Baltimore have been cheerfully
giving their gold rings in exchange for
iron bands for the sake of aiding the
relief work in the war zone. The con-
tributions are made at the headquarters
of the Frauenbund of the independent
Citizens Union. Not only are contribu-
tions made of weddings rings. but pa
trlotic German women bring their
watches and other trinkets that may be
exchanged into ready money for the war
relief work.
The Washington herald., 1915-02-20

Denver women are asking that they be
drawn as grand jurors.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Brief Mention,

H. A. Andrews spent Wednesday in Norwich.
 Mrs G. Graves spent Wednesday in Providence.
 Miss NJ. E. Hayes is in New York for the holidays.
 Mrs. Arthur Hills spent Wednes- day in Norwich.
 Mrs. CaBton White of Amston was in WilliInantic Wednesday.
 Mir. and sTrs. H. A. Phillips of An dover werein Willimantic Wednes- day.
 Mrs. c. A. Faulkner of Andover was the guest of friends here Wednes- day
 Mrs. Robert Snow of Waterbury is spending a few days here with his family.
 Miss Florence Dixon of South Will friends.
 Peter Hardman and daughter, Eliz- abeth Hardman are in Providence for q few days.
 Miss Margaret Pagan left Wednes- day for her home in Waterbury where she will spend the holida recess.
 Mrs. Thomas Mullen and son. Thom- as, Jr., are in New London to spend Chrif mas at the home of MT. and Mrs. HeEsy Lasch.
 About thirty young ladies from the Convent of the Holy Family in Baltic were escorted to this city by some of the Sisters at the Academy and placed on trains at the local station for their respective homes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
WANT ExEcuToR REMOVED.
Legatees of Estate of the Late Mrs J. H. Ross AIIeee Edward A. Winter Is ompetent-Deeision Reserved.

The hearing op the petition of sew eral of the legatAes of thG estate Of the late Mrs. J. H. Ross, for the re- moval of Edward A. Winter as eXe- cutor of the estate was held before Judge James A. Shea in the probate court Wednesday morning. The hear ing lasted until noon, and Judge Shea reserved his decision until Tuesday next at ten o'clock. Attorney r. J. Danahey represented the petitioners and Attorney William A. King repre- sented Mr. Winter. George Clark of Worcester, Mass, and Attorney F. H. F'oss were present at the hearing in the interests Of the residuary }egatees, but took no part in the conduct Of the case.
 MT. Winter was first put upon the stand by Attorney Danahey, and was questioned as to his dOings since his appointed, in the course of which he admitted he had not put in a tax list for the property.
 He said in reply to questions that he had tried to sell the mill property at Eagleville, but had asked forty-five and fifty thousand dollars for it (the inventory price was between eighteen and nineteen thousand). Mrs. Ross automobile he now had, having bought it for S750. and had a receipt for it, but he could not remember who drew the receipt. He had no money to pay the taxes when due, and later had to pay an extra nine per cent. on them. The maintenance charges at the mill included two watchmen and Milton Ross, totalling for their services about fourteen hundred per year. This was necessary because of the insurance provisions. With insurance and other charges the cost was about eighteen or nineteen hundred dollars per year.
 Attorney King then brought out the fact that MT. Winter had advertised 1n for sale iT1 several textile papers, and in other ways, had made trips to Boston, New York and Prov tdence, and interviewed prospective customers. and that he had consulted with a number of men who told him not to sell during the period of de- pression which had prevailed but was now showing signs of betterment.
 Attorney Danahey questioned MT. Winter in regard to the deposits in banks which were withdrawn, and the executor said that the money was used to pay bills, admitting that over twen- ey-six hundred went to himself as proprietor of the Hotel Hooker for board and room. He also admitted that he had not attempted to dis pose Of any of the articles of jewelry, etc. which were not bequeathed by the will.
 W. F. Ross, one of the petitioners, took the stand to say that the betting and machinery in the mills deteriorat- ed considerably by standing idle He also said that coal for the mill cost about ten dollars a day in the winter
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
TREE AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Over Two Hundred Children Receive Gifts at Rooms Of United Charities.

Over two hundred children were made happy Wednesday night at the rooms of tbe United Charities asso- citation by a Christmas tree and the distribution of gifts. An entertaining programme was rendered beginning at seven thirty. and the rooms were crowded. Much of the work for the entertainment was done by a club of young girls under fourteen called the Builders assisted by the members of the sewing and cooking classes con- ducted by the organization. numbering about seventy children. The parents and other members of the families of these young people were invited for the evening, and tn children of all peO- pie helped by the town. A delightful evening for the young people result ed.
 The programme follows:
 Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem, all classes; Manager Lullaby. uartette. Le- ora Legare, Lillian LaChappeIle. Kath- erine Conity, Alice Sweet: recitation, Lillian LaChappelle; An Olden Time Christmas, Katherine ShawteIl, Jennie Pitcher, Lena Faucher; The Night Be- fore Christmas, Irene Curran; Holy Night, all.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
WILI1IMANTTC11

time. MT. Winter had told him there would be little residue left to the es- tate.
 Arthur B. Small of Mansfield anoth- CT beneficiary, stated that he had an option on the automobile owned by Mrs. Ross, and it was then in a Nor wich garage. Since that time it had been removed to Eagleville and stored. He had talked with MT. Winter sever al times, and the latter told him noth- ing could be done about settling the estate until the mills were sold.
 Gen. E. s. Boss of the American Thread company was called by Attor- ney King, and stated he had advised MT. Winter not to sell the mill prop erty in view of the condition of the made an offer for it for ten thousand dollars, but the mills were worth more, and should bring considerable more, but not fifty thousand.
 w. E. Knight, of the Quidnick-Wind- ham company, was called for the pe- titioners to say that the cotton mar ket was better now, and there had been a time for the past three or four months, when the mills in his opinion, could have been sold for a fair price.
 MT. King made no argument, but Mir. Danahey gave a, short but fOrcible exposition of the case from the side of his clients, stating that the plain pur- pose of the eXecutOr was to hold on to the property as long as possible, to increase his pay, until there was no residue left for the Iegatees other than himself. He laid stress on the fact that the eXeCutOr paid a bill due him. self but could not find money enough 10 pay the small tax bill so that he had to pay nine per cent. additional. lie said MT. Winter had not done a thing since his appointment except pay a few bills. including the sum of fOur thousand to himself and had not even applied for an order to sell the mill property. He asked for his dis missaI and the appointment of some one else in his place.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
JEWETT CITY
Antoine Maynard Breaks Shoulder Installation of Mt. Vernon Lodqe.

Miss Ray Wechsler, a nurse in Leb- anon hospital, New York, and Miss Estelle Lieberman of New oYrk are guests at Solomon Wechsler's.
 Mrs. H. c. Webster is recovering from a severe attack of tonsilitis. Mrs. H. T. Wilcox and two daugh- ters are in Plainville, Conn.,, at Rev. J. J. Wards, for over Christmas. MT. Wilcox will join them Friday.
 Five of the Shamrock children are i'll with scarlet fever.
 Broke His Shoulder.
 Antoine Maynard had his shoulder broken while at work in AspinoOk bleachery Wednesday.
 At Mayflower Luncheon.
 Mrs. G. A. Haskell attended the luncheon given by the Mayffower so- ciety at the Mohican hotel in New London Tuesday.
 Mt. Vernon Lodge Installation. The officers of Mt. Vernon lodge No I5, F. and A. M., with the exception of the treasurer who is away on extra
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Borough to Have a Fine New Manu- featuring Plant-Worsted Company With $16o,ooo capitaI-Masonie Flu. neral for Harvey s. Abel.

Whiton store during the holiday rush Miss Mae Chandler. a teacher in New Bedford, Is home for the holf- days.
 Alexander Papp of Dartmouth is in town for the Christmas vacation.
 Appointed Foreman.
 Frank Mason has been appointed to succeed Thomas Hayes as foreman of the local fire department.
 David Shephard is employed in the Warren store and Attilio Tonon at the Ellis store during vacation
 Miss Margaret Black of Bath Me. and Miss Annie Brown of Presque Isle, Me, are at their former homes in Stafford Hollow for the holidays.
 Frank Webber has returned to his duties at the Central Vermont station after several weeks absence on ac- count of illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

ins of No. 96 Walnut street, following a short illness. Death resulted from the infirmities of age.
 She was a native of Litchfield, born September 24, 1924, the daughter of John and Betsy Cross. She moved to Franklin when a young woman, and married MT. Carey in 1S44. The couple made their home in Scotland for a number of years, but since the death of MT. Carey some thirty three years ago, Mrs. Carey has resided in this city With her daughter, her nearest surviving relative. A grandson, Ray mond C.. Comins, and two great grand children, Barbara Wilhelmina and Sanford Austin COmins, also survive her.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
NEW $16o,ooo COMPANY.
Borough to Have a Fine New Mill for
 Making Worsted Yarns.

Stafford Springs is rejoicing over the fact that it is soon to have a new man. ufacturing plant. The new concern will be known as the Stafford Worsted company, will be capitalized at $160,00O and will manufacture wOrSted yarns. It has been known for sOmt time that plans were being perfected for the new organization, but it was not until yes terday that definite information was given out. The company will erect a mill on the Faulkner site near the Central Vermont tracks. The princi- pal building will be 200 feet iong ana 115 feet wide. It will be of brick and stone and will be of modern mill con- structiOn. two stories high. The power house and office buildings will be sep arate. Work will begin just as soon as the weather will permit in the spring. The directors of the new company are Walter Scott. William Park, w. H. Hall, A. l. Mitchell, F. G. Sanford and Charles B. Pinney. The officers are: President, William Park: vice presi- dent, w. H. Hall; treasurer, A I. Mitchell; assistant treasurer and gen. eral manager, Walter Scott: secretary, C. E. Pinney. Mir. Scott, who will act as manager of the new concern. for merly had charge of the old Stafford WOrsted company. He now returns from WOOnsocket, R. l., where he has been in charge of a large plant.
 Injured Boy Recovering.
 Pulvio Cassagrande. the year old boy who was injured by coming in contact with a meat cart a few days ago, is making a good recovery at the Johnson hospital.
 Miss Frances Alden of New York and Miss Ruth Alden of Northfield are in town for the holidays.
 Going to Somersworth.
 Ernest D. Royce will go to Somers- oh Ta, let I, is to be superintendent of a large wOOlen mill.
 Rev. E. F. Tunnicliffe of Staffordville Is visiting his daughter in Ware, Mass
 Mir. and Mrs. c. F. Kellogg of West Stafford have gone to New York for the holidays.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward J. Roberts of StaffOrdville have gone to ChicOpee Falls, Mass, to live, where MT. Roberts is employed.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
What Office Seekers Expended.

The following returns have been made to the town clerk of expenses in cured in the recent city election: AL exis Caisse, s5. A. D. Chaffee, $6.2O. Frank Larrabee 8, George F. Taylor S25. mo promises of any kind to any body" John Pickett $5. A. B. Holmes $10, George M. Graves $10, c. c. Case S5, Frank Teevans, nothing, Alphonse Chagnon s, Daniel P. Dunn $25. A. c Scripture $25. c. M. HolbroolI S10, A. L. GeIIinas $5, Frank L. Powell noth- ing. William l.. Jenkins $1O. William B. Mcintosh $2, T. F. Berth $1O. F. w. Jacobs. c. C. Smith, A. N. Vaughn and L. l.. Thompson, nothing.
 Treasurer Nelson A. Daniels of the republican committee received $55, spent $66.S0. deficit S1130
 Treasurer J. F. TwOney of the dem- OCratic committee received S10S, spent S1OT.50, balance On hand 50 cents.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Woedmen Elect Officers.

Willtmantic camp, No. S5, Woodmen of the World, have elected the follow ing officers for the ensuing year: P. c. C.. Fay Osterhoudt: c. C., Frank Burt; A. L., Albert Osterhoudt: bank CT, P. Dennehy; clerk F. W. King; es- cort, 4. O. Johnson; watchman, L. Davis; sentry, c. A. Terry; manager, years, John Healey, ? years William Costello, 1 year, Ernest Emery: Cap- tain of degree team, Ernest SoIIis.
 City Librarian Belle B. Riggleman is confined to her home with a severe attack of grip and laryngitis.
 Mrs Arthur c. Hill of Willimantic is spending a few days with Mrs. J. J Cousins of Westerly, R. L
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Personals.

John Reilly spent Wednesday in Putnam.
 Hugh sherman is in Providence on business.
 A. I. Bill was a Boston visitor on Wednesday.
 Mrs. c. E. Newton is the guest of relatives in Boston.
 Miss NIarior Thompson is in Bos- ton for the Christmas holidays.
 Miss Mary Adams spent Wednesday with her parents in East Hartford.
 Ass Grace Campbell of Boston will not visit friends here for the coming week.
 Hartford visitors Wednesday in- cluded, C. A. Gates, Mrs. w. F. Nor ris. Mrs. Henry Bugbee, Mrs. Seth Billings, Mrs. Annie Vanderman. Mrs. Lizzie Litchfield, Mrs. NJ. A. Sullivan, Mrs. Mary Shea, w. A. Buck, Mrs. w. r. Norris. Rev. w. s. Beard, Otho SuI- ivan, Clarence Larkin
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
SeIm Faras Fined For Breach Of the
 Peace,

SeIim Faras was before the police court Wednesday morning on a charge of breach of the peace ahl assault, the latter upon the person of AdmG. Had dad. The evidence was conflicting, the complainant testifying that Faras pulled her hair and called her names, shortly after six o'clock Tuesday night, when she was on her way home from work. She also said her eye glasses were broken in the encounter. The accused said there was trouble be- tween the BaGGad girl and his sister, and he stepped up to see what the matter was, when the complainant slapped him in the face. He was found guilty of breach of the peace and paid Q fine and costs amounting to SS.2O.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
FUNERAL.
Joseph Moison.

The funeral of Joseph F. Moison was held from the home of his sister, Mrs. Paul Dubreuil of No. 50 Meadon street at eight thirty Wednesday morning. A requiem high mass in St. Mary's church at nine o'clock was sung by the pastor Rev. J. J. Papillon. The bearers were Archie DubreuiI, William RObarge, Jr., Albert Piche, John Kill lOurey, Hector DupreZ and Antonio Cote. Burial was in St. Joseph's cem- eterv
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Defendant to Recover Costs.

Justice Curtis Dean rendered judg- ment for the defendant to recover his costs Wednesday in the case tried be- fore him last Saturday, that of H. Chasen against Philip Norman of Hartford and Windkam. This was a suit for the value of meat sold, and the defense was that the wrong party was sued, the daughter of the de- fendant owing the bill. it was claimed.
 Attorney A. J, Bowen. representing the plaintiff. took an appeal to the su- perior court, and Harry Chasen was accepted as bondsman in the usual sum of $75 for the costs of the appeal.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
skatinq at Recreation Park.

The pond of the American Thread company at Recreation park has been closed for @ time to permit the ice to form sufficiently for skating, but was thrown open to the public Wednesday. The use of the pend is greatly appre- Ciated by the youn gpeople.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

Mrs. James Gindrod, of Surf avenue, was burned to death today as the re- suit of playing with a box of matches. The child's mother had been to Bridge
 port on a Christmas shopping trip and
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Break ir Engine at Silk Mill.

A break in the engine at the plant of the Windham Silk company, which was discovered early Wednesday morning. was the cause of a days va cation for the employees of the com pany. It is expected that the mill will start as usual this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

duty, and the marshal, who has not been appointed, were installed Tues day evening. The appointive officers are: Senior deacon. Fred L. Kanahan: junior deacon, B. R. Gardner; senior steward, R. J. Guy; junior steward, w. J. Robertson, Jr.; chaplain, A. D. Trim
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

broken Wednesday morning by a fall from a pole near Lymans Viaduct. Phillips was on the pole, when it gave way. and took him with 1t to the ground. He was brought to this city where the fracture was reduced.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Notice of Business Sale.

Notice of intention to sell the busi- ness conducted for the past several years by George P. Walker at No. S2O Main street has been filed at the office of the town clerk. The purchaser is John Began, who for a number of years was engaged in the same busi- ness ill the lower village,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

returned home to find the child a mass of flames. The girl was rushed to the hospital but the burns proved fla tai. The mother is in a critical con dition from the shock.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
What Is Goina On Tonight

W1llimantic Lodge, No. l2O A. B. S., 6S7 Main Street. World. 751 Main Street
 Trinity Chapter, No. g. R. A. M., Masonic Hall. sO7 Main St. G., State Armory.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
LITTLE GIRL FATALLY
 BURNED AT STAMFORD

Played with Box of Matches While
 Mother Was Shopping.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
FUN ERAL.
Harvey s, Abel,

The funeral of Harvey S. Abel took place at his home Wednesday after noon at 1.3O. Rev. l.. Rees of the Congregational church officiated and burial was in the Stafford Springs cemetery. Masonic services were con- ducted and a delegation from St. Johns commandery, K. T., of Willi- mantle, with several local members of the commandery, acted as escort The bearers were Robert H. Fisk, Charles E. Pinney, George w. Eaton, Charles F. Butterfield, David Bissett and Will liam IT
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
Holiday Week Notes.

The postoffice will be open until S3C each evening until Christmas. The stores will be open eveninsc this week and the national bank will be open Friday evening from s o'clock until g to accommodate the public.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
The Weather Year Ago Today.

Fair. Temperature, high 25 degrees low IT degrees - rem Der Laxative Promo Quinine cures a cold in one day. There is only one "Bromo Quinine" Look for signature of E. W. GROVE 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Alfred w. Carey,

Sarah E., widow of Alfred w. Carey, died Wednesday morning at the home If hCr dau~h+nr Mrs Sn~nh T. Com
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-23

StratfOrd, Conn.,, Dec 22.-AIildred, three year old daughter of Mir. and
The Monroe journal., 1915-07-13

Everything in Hats, Ribbons, Flowers and Fancy
Goods will be reduced in Proportion the entire Stock
Don't forget the time and place to get your Bargains
Thursday July 18th, at AM. Sharp
The Monroe journal., 1915-07-13

Thursday morning from to 10 o'clock, one hour, we
will sell l0c 6-inch Beached Domestic at Co. loyardS TO
customer. ,,
Yardwide Cannon Cloth ~------------ DC the YARD
PaSt ndioo Rlne Apron Cinghams shorts - q &C. yard
Zoe Solid Blue Chambray, short lengths, &C. the yard
10 Nj Eancr Dress Ginohams Guaranteed coors lac
The Monroe journal., 1915-07-13
LADIES' HAND BAGS.

81 90 Ladies' More and Leather Bags ~---------- -
Coats Spool Cotton 4
Richardson's Best Sewing Spool Silk ------------.-.
ADIES AND MEMS HANDkER( HIEtS
The Detroit times., 1915-07-28
etrNst Opsnlnns.

To the Honorable the Common Councii,
0entlemsn--Your committee on
Street Openings to whom was re-
ferree the petition Of John Campbell
land, respectfully report we have had
the Same under consideration and
seeing no objection thereto. recon-
s1d s10,,sh the following resolution be
Respectfully submitted.
GODFREY FREiWALD.
JAMES VERNON,
HERMAN r, link.
JOHN A. kRONK,
JOHN n. THOMPSON,
Accepted. and on leave, the follow
Ing resolution was offered.
BY Aid. FreiwaId:
Received. That "the south 44s feet
or MtIford avenue, a. opened, lying
between the west line OF Hsslett ave
nus and the east line Of the public
alley west Of Haxlett avenue" be and
the same 70 hereby vacated to become
. part and parcel Of 81 adjoining said
Provided. Petitioner pays into the
City Treasury the sum OF $4,000
toward whatever expsnss the City
may have been put 10 In the matter
OF constructinG sidswaIks. cross.
YAK paving etc. within thirty
thic THE resolution. otherwise the same
snsn sna,. ee BE- null End void and Of no
Adopted as follovsr
YeAs--Ald. Allah, Ashe, Barnett.
Blsil, Burton, Case, Cranshaw' Dill
HlliS TreiwaId, dIinnan, 0uthar6
1ind,s, KsatinS, Koohsr, Krimmsi,