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The Press., 1916-12-28

II Miss Lord has resigned her position
 as teacher of the Center school becans
 of the small number of pupils-five
 Miss Nellie T. Burleson, who ha
 been a guest of Mrs. l.. M. Reed
 returned to her home in Putnam las Tuesday.
 l The schools, except Miss Amidon's s,
 are having vacation of one week.
 The latter school had an enforced
 vacation because of the teachers ill. ness.
 George Bradway has given up selling cream and is making. butter. MT. Brad way has been one of the largest cream producers on the Somers creamery route.
 At the grange meeting, last week, the first and second degrees were conferred upon class of five At the regular meeting next Wednesday even- ing there will be degree work, followed by refreshments.
 The Christmas tree and exercises were held at the town hall last Satur. day evening. The pupils from Mashapaug. No. 3 and Rock Meadow schools took part in the exercises, giving recitations and songs which were much enjoyed
 It is reported that sun dog" was observed short time before the storm and severe wind of last week. Let us hope that no more bow VOWS will appear in this vicinity. The roads and fields were strewn with dead branches and twigs after the heavy wind of last Fri lay night L. M Reeds house was partially uuroofed, portion of the west roof being torn away Leon Boo h has been helping to repair damages Just below MT. Reeds hou an apple tree, which had been cherished as land mark for many years. was uprooted
 The Oh istmas tree was given at the East school Fri.lay afternoon. The p ogram which was much enjoyed by parents and friends was as follows: Hark the Herald Angels Sing, song by sch pol; A Visit from St. Nicholas, Dn DeCarlo; Old Santa, Mary Scranton; Christmas Aorostio, nine chillren; Oh istams Coming, Stanley Jankowksa; O. Christmas Tree, Frances Mrakoveoh; Jesus Loves Me, song by school; A Xmas Party, Jessie Jankowska: Dolly's Present, Helen Wells; Sly Santa, Arthur Proulx; The Wiser, Don DeCarlo. Stanley Jankowska; Santa. Ena Wells. Enter Santa Claus and distribution of presents. The school is closed for a week s vacation.
 Miss Lillian Amidon held a Christi mas tree and exercises at her school last Friday afternoon. The following program was carried out Song, Christ mas Time Again is Here, school; recitation, A Song of Christmas, Stephen Veis aska; recitation, Christ. mas Bells, Ella Pntek; recitation, Peace on Earth. Annie Sedlack song, Merry, Merry Christmas. school; recitation, The Naughty Balsam Tree, Edward Roberts; recitation, Sing 6 Song of Christmas, Michael Sedlak; recitation, Christmas Tide, John Seillak song, Christmas Time is Come Again, school; recitation, A Christ. mas Song, Violet Vegaska; recitation, Hymn for Christmas Morning, Mary Sedlak; recitation, Christmas Morn. ing, Helen Veigaska; recitation, The Bells of Christmas, Mary Putek; A Christmas Carol, Linnie Horsman; song, Holly Branches,
The Press., 1916-12-28
TOLLAND.

Mrs. John s Usher has been spend ing week in Hartford, the guest of her daughter, Miss Ethel Usher.
 Mrs. Alfred Graham, Miss Hazel and Harold Graham and MT. Lewis of Hartford were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Chas. H. Sterry over Sunday and Monday.
 The Christmas supper of the Congre- gational church was held in the church parlors Saturday evening after which Christmas tree was given for the children of the Sunday school. The schools closed all oyer town Friday with Christmas exercises and trees. In the Hicks memorial school a very pleasing program was given and bountifully laden tree was en- joyed by the little ones
 Rev. Wm Barber was called to Bridgeton, Me Wednesday on account of the serious illness of his father, Rev. Geo. Barber. He has been in the Maine conference since 1860, and on account of his advanced age his recovery is doubtful.
 The Christmas exercises of the Sun. day school of the Lee Methodist church was held Saturday evening. The pro. gram consisted of reoitations, songs and a cantata by the children, and following the exercises a Christmas tree for young and old A very en- joyable time was had by the many present.
 Sunday evening at the Congre- gational church Christmas pageant was presented, representing the birth of Christ, the visit of the shepherds and angels and also the wise men The Christmas carols were sung and it made beautiful Christmas enter tainment. At the close collection was taken for the war sufferers, the children putting their gifts in the manager in their little silk bags made a pretty sight Much credit is due all those who helped to make the pageant great success.
 A number of families had family gatherings on Christmas, or were entertained out of town. MT. and Mrs. Donald J. Grant and son of Mapping were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Frank T. Newcomb, O. Edward Meacham aud family were the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Henry Young, MT. and Mrs. Robert E. Miller and Mrs. Margaret Meeker of Rockville were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Case, MT. and Mrs. l.. Ernest Hall and family were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Chas. R. Hall of Coventry, MT. and Mrs. l.. R. Sparrow were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Myron c. Sparrow and family, and many other pleasant gatherings.
 When your telephone bell rings answer nromptly and courteously
The Press., 1916-12-28
WELLINGTON.

Many are i'll from a prevailing grippy cold that causes much .disoom. fort while it lasts.
 Nellie Carpenter has returned to Willimantio and is making a rapid re. oovery from her recent very serious operation at the Massachusetts Home opathic hospital, Boston, as could be expected.
 West Wilmington.
 pleasant gathering of children and grandchildren to the number of twenty from North Windham, Mans. field Depot, Norwioh Town and West Wilmington enjoyed Christmas dinner and social time at the home of MT. and Mrs. H. M. Hansen, ST., their children presenting them with a re- clining chair and kitchen cabinet.
The Press., 1916-12-28
STAFFORD SPRINGS.

ID. Robertson Co. are conducting { special week end sale.
 Regular meeting of the L. A. O. H. Thursday evening.
 On Dec. 26 there was son born tC MT. and Mrs. Joseph Oldrini.
 There will be dancing after ths basketball game Friday night.
 Miss Alice Garden spent Christmas in Indian Orchard visiting relatives.
 There was son born to MT. and Mrs Valentine Foutanella on Dec. 22.
 wilfred Eaton is home from Worcester tech school for the Christ. mas vacation.
 There has been new telephone installed in Grace church reotory. The number is S4.
 The postponed meeting of the Wm. Horton camp, s. of v., will be held next week Wednesday evening.
 The annual meeting with roll-oall and supper will take place at the N&OBAkGAusAO1A4 OhaRcA8 evening, Jan. 4.
 Smith & Cooley started a night shift Tuesday of this week. They have a number of hands on the night work, but gre looking tor more.
 The service last Sunday evening at Grace church was we'll attended and the singing was good. The candle service was very effective and many people rena ked on the fine beauty of the candle light. This service will probably be used every Christmas.
 Grace Church Notes: There will be early communion Sunday morning, anti-communion and morning prayer at 10. 80. Monday there will be co,n- munion at 0 a. m. On Sunday morn ing there will be the same anthems as last Sunday and the Christmas hymns will be sung. In the evening there will be few carols sung.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred wildey have as guests Mir. aud Mrs. Phillip Barton and daughter, Mary Wilcox, of Wills. - boro, N. r., and Miss Norma Barton of Plattsburg, N. Y. MT. and Mrs Barton accompanied her sister, Miss Harriet Louise Wildey, to New; York to-day, where she will spend her vacation. they returning the last of the week
 The annual meeting nf the Chorsl Union will be held at the rooms of the Business Mems association in the Eaton block, on Tuesday evening, at 8 o'clock. Officers will be elected fur the eoming season. It is hoped that every member will make an effort to be present in order that the officers may gain clear idea regarding the possibilities for another seasons work.
 The high wind Friday night did considerable damage around town. Limbs were blown of of trees and part of the barn on East street known | as the Mark Smith place was blown down. a limb of the tree in front of Baldraoohi's saloon broke off and crushed the oornioe on the top of the building. Several windows were blown in and the glaziers had a busy day of it Saturday. They were the only ones who thought the wind was a blessing.
 Last Sunday. Christmas music made up large part of the services at the Congregational church. The morn- ing theme was "The message of the bells as interpreted by Tennyson. " In the evening the quartet and chol us were assisted by F. M. Green, tenor, of Hartford; Percy Cooley. baritone, and Russell Keeney, violinist, of Rockville. The oantata, Santa Claus and his toys" was given Saturday evening by members of the Sunday school and was enjoyed by the large audience. Gifts were distributed by Santa Claus.
The Press., 1916-12-28
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

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 Hart Schaffner < Marx Clothes, Mod ern Clothing Go.
 -Dutchess Trousers 10c a button, Sl a rip. Modern Clothing Co, opp. post office.
The Press., 1916-12-28

Treat the telephone operator with the same consideration you would show were you talking face to face.
The Press., 1916-12-28

When your telephone bell rings answer promptly and oourteously
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
rHIjRCH SEXTON HELD
FOR THEFT OF CHECK
nverbrook Man Accused of Forg-
ing Name of Rector to
Collect $500

,,.-ped with obtaining money under
-. nrstense from st. Faul's Episcopal
rs..~ob. overbrook, William H. scrain, 1912
|a1.wood street, its sexton, was arrested
-, night by Seville, an empioye Of a de-
..,t,vs agency. scraln is said to have
sstsn and cashed check for $500 belonging
! 3 ths Rev. william r. Turner, rector Of
shs church.
According TO the police, on April 2e Ac-
.,,nttnr warden Davis, of st. Paul's, placed
srree checks in the sacristry, intending to
-, them later on. Mrs Scrain was in the
shuroh at the time II was said. According
- netectiye Seville, she took two of the
s,.Eks one for S65, which was her hus-
hat,d,s pay and the other, which was the
salary OF the church laundress Mrs. Scrain
a was learned, gave the checks to her
husband and the laundress
ON April "a, II was revealed, Scrain
csshed his personal check in a downtown
hank. on the day following the police
say, he took the check for $500, made out
IN the name of the Rev. Mr. Turner, and
eashed this also. 1t is alleged that Scrain
indorsed the check with the rectors name
and underneath 1t wrote, FOR painting
ehurch," together with the painters name,
W. ], Ray
scrain was questioned by the agency's
operative and denied the charges Last
night Seville was sitting on his porch at
b7th and Master streets when he noticed
scrain enter saloon nearby. The de-
tectIve arrested the sexton and took him
TO City Hall Although Scrain denies 1t,
the police say the handwriting on the rec.
tors check corresponds to that of several
letters found in the sections possession
6crain will have n hearing this morning
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
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TRENTON. N. j.. May 31,-J. W. Rawle,
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]. G. Brill Company. of that city, has been
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
OARSMAN DROWNED
AS PARENTS LOOK ON
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Back From Regatta, Tell
of Accident

Members of the University Barge Club
returned to Philadelphia from New York
today, but they did not tell of their prowess
In winning some of the races in the annual
regatta of the New York Rowing Associa-
ton on the Harlem River yesterday.
, True, the local club made a good showing
and won easily in the race with clubs from
Boston and Flushing. n. Y But the
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dent.
Tho story they tell is one of how a
mother and father saw their son swept to
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how cheers along the water front changed
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Melvin McKenna, Is years old, of Flushing,
stroke oar of the Wahneta Boat Clubs
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The University Barge Club won, but Nc
Kenna made n valiant effort to overtake
his rivals. AT the finish his boat was swept
by the tide under a revenue cutter, was
overturned and the four men were thrown
into the river. McKenna's parents and
relatives were only n short distance away.
MoKenna sank almost Immediately and
every effort was made to rescue him. Men
dived into the river time and again. His
companions were saved.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31

the country one Of the girls Of the party
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penetrated his shoe and cut an artery in
his right foot.
Sadie Goodchild, 21 years old, Of 41os
Orchard street. member Of a social circle
which also spent the day in the woods. had
her right wrist broken when she fell over
a stump. This happened early in the day,
but she refused to return to the city until
her companions did so last night At .
O'Clock she applied for treatment at the
Frankford Hospital.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31

and she headed out into the Mediterra~
mean with every light out At night and
her crew on watch to see that not port
was uncovered or that any one even lit
a cigarette on deck. No wireless calls
were sent, but her wireless ears were kept
open constantly,
Captain Luigi zannoni decided to use
bis vessels speed and race for Gibraltar.
She was soon reeling off 10 knots. Mean
time her gunners stood by the pair Of
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nothing to shoot at
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
THREE. ON PICNIC, INJURED
Would-be Rescuer Cuts Artery in Foot
Girl Falls Over Stump and
Sprains Wrist

Anthony sabolo, 21 years old, OF 2eSt
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OF blood sabolo is member OF the
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bers celebrated Memorial Day by a trip to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31

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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31

WASHINGTON, May S1.-Drowning of
three seamen OF the collier Hector In Ocoa
Bay, santo Domingo, by the capsizing of
q whaleboat, has been reported to the Navy
Department by Rear Admiral Caperton.
Nine other men who were in the boat were
rescued by the destroyer Reid after being
in the water II hours. The dead men are
Edward Brenan and William Mariner, quar-
termasters and George Sancunls, fireman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
BREAKS WIFEs TOMBSTONE
AS MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
MiIlersburg Man Says She Should
Have Given Him Money

HARRISBURG. May sf.--James Cole
man. Of Milersburg, was arrested last
night and brought TO the Dauphin County
jaii at Harrisburg on a charge Of celebrat-
ing Memorial Day by breaking his wife's
tombstone, preferred by the Millersburg
Cemetery Association.
Coleman's wife saved money out OF her
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31

earnings a. = washeruofnafs for fhs efzeIEIs
81 fhe etoae on her grave She Ht4 -
money to friend who CARRIED e4z ~
Wishes
Coleman told the police his wife Shouts
have given him the money.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31
U.BoAT SCARE COSTS ssooo
italian Liner Rushes Through Med;-
terranean-Burns Extra Coal

NEW YORK, May s1-Aftar ,oov,..
Palermo, the italian liner cinso,,r iSsvlns wl,
Whlcn arrived yesterday. heard tbot .,,h
marines ma were busy in the western end 80
,ne mediterranean and she speeded IN Sa
II was figured that It cost her ssdooo IN IN
extra extra coal before she reached GIbrai,ar
Naples. "'e" she lett
The italian liner had 1890 psssaroor,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-31

500,OUU Rabbits % Be F00d T0F #77'77
NORFOLK va. May s1.--Ffte hundred
thousand rabbits, which VIII furnish food
for the Allies armies. Comprised part e.
the cargo Of the British steamship Cunabsf4
land, which arrived here yesterday ffpu
wellington, New Zealand. The ship =
bound for Liverpool
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1916-04-14
PARAGRAPHS.

A few years ago the newspa'
pers and magazines of the coun-
try were full of the blessings and
advantages of the presidential
primaries. Now when they hap
pen occasionally we do not hear
as much favorable comment. The
big trouble with them is that they
don't do what they were supposed
to. 1t was expected that a presi-
Dental primary would show the
preference of the party voters OF a
State for one of several likely can
didates of that party for the
presidency. Nothing of the kind
happens. Almost without fail a
State chooses in its primaries a
local son and sometimes political
boss who has no chance of secur-
ing the nomination and never will
have. Such a vote is really case
of State pride versus national well
fare, and too often compliment
tended to the local powers that be
in hope of services to be rendered.