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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS.
MT. and Mrs. Santa Claus Visit Ore
 Sunday Acknowledgements Given.

The Christmas exercises and trees at the Congregational and Baptist churches were held Saturday night. At the Baptist church Lemuel Green ap- peared as Santa Claus. Mir. and Mrs. Santa Claus visited the Congregational church, to the great delight of the children. The program at the Baptist church follows: Professional hymns, Away in a Manager, primary depart ment; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear, juniors; Hark! the Herald An gels Sing, intermediates; scripture reading and prayer, pastor; Merry Christmas to All, David Clarke; We Al Can, Ruby Gray; Holly and MistIetoe, Dorothy Cornell The Little Lights. Nora Haddad, Beatrice Cathcart, l-rn- ma Dearnley; The Child of Light, H. bert Brewster; song, Husn -a-Rve, Shepherd Boy, James Haddad; Holly Berries, Minnie Mager; Melodies of Christmas John Harris, Albert Frank lin, Morton Brown, Willie Franklin: Advice, Margaret Jordan: Christmas Happiness, Ruth Cathcart, Mildred Sweet; The Star of Bethlehem, Hattie Jenkins; The Sweet Refrain, Kathleen Dearnley, Marguerite spiden, Ellen Prior; drill, Christmas Stars, Char lctte Noble, Ruth Rathbun, Nettie Haddad, Rose Crumb. Verna Tarbox, Doris Burr. Flora Littlefield, Marg.eI- ite Spidell, Enid Spidell, Kathleen Dearnley, Violet Harris, Vera Mo- Broome; Keeping Christmas, Sadie Haddad, Ethel Morgan, Doris Myott, Ellen Wilcox, Ruth Davis.
 At Congregational Church.
 The music at the Congregational church was led by a chorus ,,hoir. The recitations and children's songs in- ciuded: Recitation, Once on a Silly Night, Annie Heidelberg and song by Doris Bliss; recitation, A Christmas Dilemma, Marian Jeffers; live boys read or told stories to the children: they were Wayland Stetson, Albert Heidelberg, Harold Faust, William Marshall and David Ballou. DaI1d Hewitt and Frank Williams recited Christmas Happiness. Barbara and Grant Whitford gave recitation. karlene filling sang Jack Frost. Ruth Ballou and Ellen Faust sang \ Little Christmas Pessimist. Three girls gave an exercise. The junior choir sang Sleep, Sweetly Sleep, with solcs by Helen MageI, Beatrice Alley and Ed ward Faust Rebecca Hewitt and Gwendolyn filling sang The Sweet Re- frain. Ruth Ballou told about the Kit tens Christmas while she held her real live kitty, which viewed the pre- ceedings with most solemn expression Merry Christmas was given by AL win Eichelberg. Myrtle Stetson recited, also Loretta Alley. Irene Stewart ir a white robe sang a motion song, Hush a-Bye, Baby, the church being dark ened during the singing. Ths last recitation was by Karlene Aliing and Edith Williams
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
COAST GuAsD CUTTER SENECA
 REcoVERS A DERELICT Brazilian Bark Nepthis is Being Tow
 ed to New York.

New York, Dec. 24.-The Brazilian bark Nepthis, a derelict at sea for the past week, has. been recovered by the United States coast guard cutter Seneca and is being lowed to New York, according to a wireless message received here from the Seneca at noon today by Captain Dunwoody. division commander of the coast guard ser vice. At that hour the cutter and the bark were about 150 miles eff Sandy Hook Captain Dunwoody said that because the condition of the Nepthis was not known here it was impossi- b1e to say when the vessels would reach port.
 The Nepthis went adrift from tow ing tug during a storm off the New Jersey coast about ten days ago. She was being brought here from Brazil to be converted into a steamship. Her crew of twelve were for time be- lieved to have perished. but a passen- ger liner in the Transatlantic service picked them up and brought them to New York
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
PRESIDENT AND MRS. WILSON
 SING CHRISTMAS CAROL S
With Several Thousand Men, Women
 and Children.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The president and Mrs. Wilson attended a commit nifty Christmas eve celebration here today and for more than an hour stood on the steps of the treasury de- partment singing Christmas carols with several thousand men. women and children. With them were Fran cis B. Sayre and Mrs. Sayre, who was Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson. Miss Margaret Wilson was one of the lead CTS of the singing and Secretary and Mrs. McAdeo stood with her.
 The celebration, held under the aus pices of the Washington Fairgrounds association, was participated in by Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. After wards, groups of the boys and girls went to their own neighberhcods and sang Christmas carols.
 The president had not planned to attend, but just before the singing be- gan he walked over from the White House with members of his family. He was handed a sheet of music and joined in singing. At intervals he and Mrs. Wilson talked with the children and wished them a merry Christmas.
 This morning the president and his wife went to church and in the even ing they visited relatives. A large Christmas tree has been put up on the second floor of the White House for tomorrow's celebration in which grandniece and Ellen McAdoo. his granddaughter, will be the principal figures.
 All government departments will be closed tomorrow and with congress in recess there will be little official &C., tivity. Practically all members of the cabinet will be in the city. The pres ident has no engagements during the day and does not plan to go to his of- flee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
AVIATORS OF WARMING
 NATIONS HAVE BUSY DAY.
Present a Spectacle That Cannot Be
 Imagined.

With the British Armies in France, Dec. 24, via London-(From Staff Correspondent of The Associated Press).-A day of sunshine-a rarity in December on the British front-recent- ly caused temporary revival of ac- spectacle which a few years ago could l have lived only in the imagination. Out of the distance there came early in the day a series of black specks which gradually grew until they took the form of German aeroplanes. From points of telescopic observation their approach had been signalled long be- fore even the first tiny dots were visible to the naked eye. British guns were ready and British aeroplanes were already climbing above the ruins of the shell-torn Flemish town to challenge the invaders.
 While the German machines were still over their own lines, the British anti i-aircraft cannon, known as "Archies," began to speak. There was sharp, angry crack A moment later a shrapnel shell burst into a white puffball just in the path of the on- coming airplanes. At first the white f1eck of powder smoke seemed no larger than a pinhead, but it soon spread until it appeared as an exag- ly against the sky. Then there was another puff, and then another, until it seemed that half a hundred "Archies' must be going, and the sky became a fretwork of white smoke ballsc, each one marking a spot where a breaking shell had showe-ed it's 1eaden bullets upon the fast travel ing Germans.
 P1unging in and out among the ex- ploding shrapnel, the approaching air. planes left trail of these fecks and powder puffs in their wake. Up and up, through the danger zone of their own guns, the British aviators climb- CT eagerly to the flight. The distant hum of the hostile motors could now be heard, mingled with the louder, bee-liffe drone of the English ma chine and between the scarcely per- ceptible intervals Of the "Archies' fire came the staccato notes of the machine guns. The British airmen had opened fire before reaching the level of their adversaries.
 Now the British machines began to close in from various directions and the invaders turned suddenly and started for their own lines. Their somewhat precipitate retreat was marked by the same trail of sfellfire as had been their approach. The British aviators pursued, but having in this instance the distinct advantage ot height and a diving start for home, the Germans temporarily got away.
 This was the first phase of the days battles in the air-a prelude to the later fighting, when two German ma chimes came crashing to earth in spin ming nose-dives.
 Airplanes are never so much like birds as when they meet in an aerial combat. They dart, dash, circle, turn and swoop like so many feathered warriors, and often the battles rage
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

Peter Pedro, who was brought to tfjs city Friday afternoon by State Policeman William E. Jackson, ap- peared before Justice of the Peace George H. Andrews of South Coven- try Saturday morning and entered a plea of guilty to the charge of -seduc- ton. Pedro left South Coventry on Thanksgiving day with Pansy Kenner- son with whom he had been living as man and wife in New York. As the accused is but twenty years of age, his father John Pedro, was ap- pointed guardian ad litern.
 The girl also appeared in court and stated that she had left the state with Pedro with the understanding that they were to be married as soon As. they reached .New York. She ad- whose arrest was made upon com plalnt of the girls father, when he learned of the circumstances.
 Justice Andrews found probable cause and the accused was bound over to the March term of the superior court under $1,000 bonds which were furnished by his father.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
JEWETT CITY
Arrangements for Singing at Com runity Christmas Tree-SuncIay School FestivaIs-Death of Francois Nadeau-Homecomer for the Hoii- day.

The borough will be full Of music tonight at quarter of live, when .eaeh h of the groups of singers leaves it's starting poitn to march to the Tree If Light at Tanning park They will start at some distance from the park, all singing as they go, so that the sick and shutins and those who car1nc t go to the park to hear the music may hear some of the songs.@ One group leaves the Riverside grammar sciC ol, another starts from Lisbon bridge, others from the Methodist charcn, the corner of North Main and street and Green avenue, and from B. A. Eau: [ s residence on East Main street. All will march to certain points an1 wit to be summoned by a trumpet call. The waving of a red light starts tho tl,f- ferent groups, who then marcn, one group at a time, to the park. There the instrumental quartette of fo IT pieces will accompany most of the songs. The group of 25 little singers with wee trees and candies starts from J. H. Tracy's residence anu sings unaccompanied at the park.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25


 The first home game of the P1ainfield High School basketball squad was played in Miners hall, Friday evening between the High School and a strong team representing Tourtellotte Memo rial school. The first half of the game the visitors fought hard and managed to keep within a few points of the Plainfield score, but at no time during the game was Tourtellotte in the lead. The first half ended in a score of IT to 12.
 The second half was more speedy and for twenty lively minutes the P1ainfield boys proved to be much too fast for the visitors, only allowing them to make 5 points in the last half.
 Daggett, Burby and Smith played well together while Burke proved to be a good back guard.
 Johnson and Morrey starred for Tourtellotte. The game ended in a srnashing victory for ~Plain1eld. the score being B to Is.
 Many compliments were paid Coach Collins, who has spent many after moons in coaching the team. The next game will be played with Putnam at Miners hall.
 Baptist Sunday School Officers.
 The officers elected for the Baptist are: William c. c. Hill, superirtend- ent; Frank Smith, assistant su7erin- tendent; Mrs. Elmer Johnson, secre- tary and treasurer; Harold B. Burgess, assistant secretary and treasurer: Miss Gertrude Sweet, second assistant sec- retary and treasurer; Mrs. John Ben- nett, librarian; Miss Ruth Sum, as- sistant librarian.
 Heard About the Streets.
 John Stone is i'll. with pIeurisy.
 Miss Rose Foster left Saturday for New York, where she will spend her weeks vacation with friends.
 Autaur Anderson of Worcester is spending Christmas with John Ben nett.
 Edgar Dupius of Providence is spending short recess at his home here
 The Jolly Four are expecting to hold a dance. Music will be furnished by the Ideal Singing orchestra of Web ster.
 Clark and Ralph Dennison, both stu- dents at Brown university, are spend ing a shcrt recess at the home of their parents hero.
 Miss Gladys Codlin of Pembrose college is spending few days at her home here.
 Many of the Plainffeld High School Post graduates were able to greet each other Friday evening at the basket ball game. All were very glad of an opportunity to talk over old times at F. H. s.
 Dana Potter is spending a few days in Jewett City.
 Unclaimed letters at post office are addressed to the following: Mrs. Ed ison Fitzpatrick, Miss Catherine Coun- nor, Mir. P. Ramon. Monster Francois Beaudo.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Christmas Tree at the Films.

A large Christmas tree which had been placed on the lawn of The Films on Main street, by the American Thread company. was prettily deco rated with electric lights. which were lighted Sunday evening. A number of young people formed a chorus and Christmas carols were sung during the evening. A Columbia machine placed on the veranda of the home also fur nished music to the number of people who had gathered to witness the ex- ercises. As most Of the girls staying at the house have gone home for the holidays, another tree will be held on Wednesday evening for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Broken Wire Caused Fire Alarm te
 Rinq.

Early Saturday morning many were startled by the ringing of the fire alarm several times, not ringing any special number. Fire Chief Thomas Foley immediately started an investi- gation which lasted well into the morning before it was determined that the cause of the ringing of the bell was caused by a broken wire. This was caused by the high wind which prevailed throughout the night.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
WILLIMANT7IC,
OBITUARY.
Mason D. Sauirer.

cured at his home in Columbia Sat urday morning. Death was due to heart disease. MT. Sduief was born in Windham in 1S41. the son of Ma thaniel and Lydia Fuller Squier. He is survived by nine children, Mrs. "A. w. Nortland, Mrs William Macht, Mrs. Edward LaBonte, Mrs. Charles Marshall, Warren D.. Frank A., Ray mond c. Squier of Columbia. William M. of Andover and Ned w. of Man chester
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

mates of the poor farm in order that the fine dinner that was furnished the inmates Sunday the American band was on hand to give concert during the afternoon. The concert which started at o'clock was thoroughly appreciated by the inmates.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Total Of s25oo Christmas Gift

The employees of the Hall and Bill company were pleasantly surprised when they opened their pay envelopes Saturday noon to find that they had been made a present of a sum of money equivalent to ten peh cent of their yearly wages. The checks reach this company is about $25.000 for the year for the fifty employees and this would show that $2.500 was given by the company to their employees as a Christmas gift.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Sunday Labor Stopned.

An Italian contractor who is erect ing building on Union street had a few men and a wagon at worlaSun- day carting away dirt from the eXea- vation. Chief Richmond heard of the work being done Sunday afternoon and at once went to the place and had the man call off his men. He was told of the law regarding working on Sundays and was allowed to go.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Santa Claus Visits Columbia orans,

Herbert Lyman of Baltic is spend ing the holiday season with rela tives in Columbia
 ColumbiI grange held a meeting on Wednesday evening. A very interest ing Christmas programme had been arranged and was successfully carried out. There was a Christmas tree and every member of the grange shared in the fruit thereof. Santa Claus was there in person and made everybody happy. Obligations were expressed to Mrs. Bertha Lyman, the lecturer, for arranging such an enjoyable pro- eramme
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Bonus of One Months Salary,

c. H. Wilson, local agent for the American Express company, has re- ceived notice that all the local en- ployes who have beer in the employ not receive a salary of over S2,009 will receive, as a bonus one months salary, The payment of this bonus will be in four inStallmentS
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Check of s15o for Clerk.

One of the merchants doing busi- ness on Main street presented one of his clerks a S150 check as a Christ mas present. Saturday night. It is understood that this same clerk re- ceived a $100 check from his employer last Christmas
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
COLCHESTER
Fine For Intoxication-Trap Rock For Lebanon Avenue Improvement Ar rtuae

William HoTn, arrested Friday ev- ening for intoxication and breach of the peace was tried before Judge Cav anaugh Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. He was found guilty and was fined five dollars and costs, amounting to $16.25, which was paid.
 Wesley Brown of Salem was week end caller in town.
 Edward Kelley. who is attending Yale Law school is ct his aunt's, Miss No-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Basketball Game With Manchester
 Tesn1

The fans of the city will have a chance to see the famous G basket
 ball team of Manchester in action this evening when they will face the En- eralds of this city for the second time l this season. The previous meeting of
 these two teams resulted in a victory for the Manchester team, and the lo- cal boys intend to even up things this evening"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
FUNERAL
Hanrss R. orn1shN.

Tie funeral of Henry Brown Orms= by was held from the undertaking parlors of Hiram N Fenn on Church street Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Robert S. Moore ofhciated at the services. Burial was in Wfndham Center cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

Bridgeport-Mrs. J. Percy Bartram of Bridgeport will give a large bridge party Friday. Dec. 29, at her residence. The Anchorage. Black Rock, for Miss Alice Pierce, whose marriage with Jo- nathan Grout of Brooklyn, takes place Jan. 2,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Watchman for silk company

New Haven road and is night watch man for the Windhma Silk company MT. James had been employed by the railroad in the local yards for a num- Der of years.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

Westbrook-The Essex Light & Pow CT Co. sent several men down to towl to wire the community Christmas tree The location is central, near the post office and drug store, and will be il lumined each night during the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Club Gives Minstrels at Hebron.

In spite of the bad going and tn. high wind which prevailed Friday ev. ening some members of the K Y. z club of this city went to Hebron ant staged minstrel show which proved a great success. After the show dane ing was enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Probably the Reason.

There is a sanatorium in Mas5a- chusetts where patients are curar ny absolute silence. Most of them are sad Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Bankruptcy Hearing Postponed

On account of the illness of Referee A. J. Bowen, the meeting of the credi- and Lambert, scheduled for Saturday morning was postponed one week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Christmas Sunday Services.

| The Christmas services were held in the churches about the city Sun
 day and for the most part special mu-
 sic was heard. The choirs in some
 of the churches were enlarged for the
 singing of the Christmas music.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

Holiday Cheer at Town Farm.
 As is the custom of the town off, cials such has been done for the in-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
MOOsUP

p. H. S. Basketball Team Wins From TourteIetta, 3-15-offieers of Sap. tist Sunday Schooi--JoIIy Four Plan. ming Dance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
BALTIC

Damage Done by the Gaie-Fanily Reunion to Welcome Home Alphonss Arsenauit After 2s Years--HoIiday Visitors and Weekend Guests.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
WtLLtMANTIo OFFICE. G. Church St. Telephone 210-2.
PEDRO BOUND OVER
 ON CHARGE OF SEDUCTION

Left South Coventry for New York on Thanksgiving Day, With Pansy Ken nerson, Whose Father Entered Com piaint.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

The 8. o'clock mass in St. Mary's church Sunday was read by Rev. J. V. E. Belanger, who also sang the 10 O. clock nigh mass. which was followed by a sermon in French. Solos were sung by Misses M. J. Miner, Irene Roy. Madeline Gallagher and Mrs. R. J. JotfUin
 At 7.15 in the evening vespers were sung by. Rev. Thomas Lynch. Music was by the regular choir. Miss N. v. Miner was organfst.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Post Office Hours Today.

Postmaster Thomas J. Sullivan has posted the following hours for today (Christmas) to II, to 4 and to 2.
 George Reeves of Chicopee is visit ing his parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Reeves of Main street.
 The different students of the Acad- emy of the Holy Family are spending the Academy recess at their homes.
 Miss Anna Bibeau of Wi11imantic is the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. Louis Bibeau.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

The heavy wind Friday night caused considerable damage in different parts of the town. Limbs were blown from trees and fell against fences. causing them to fall.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-08
An Appreciation.

Desiring to extend ouf sincere
thanks and appreciation to every
one who has been so kind to us,
while the number is too large to
mention each individual. yet we
would feel our thanks inadequately
expressed without special mention of
the hospital staff" with its pleas
ant and efficient service, nurses and
the doctors The town of Waxaha-
chic is exceedingly fortunate in hav-
ing a sanitarium so well equipped
as few towns Of its size can boast
of this. Judging from my past ex-
periences | find that it measures up
in every way to the requirements OF
a first class sanitarium.
MRS. X. w. SNEED AND SON.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-05-08
DRINK WATER TO AVOID
SICKNESS SAYS AUTHORITY
Glass of Hot Water Before Break
fast Daily Keeps the Doe
tor Away

tor Away.
Sanitary science has of late made
lrapid strides with results that are
of untold blessing to humanity. The
latest application of its untiring re-
search is the recommendation that
lit is as necessary to attend TO inter-
nal sanitation OF the drainage system
of the human body as it is TO the
drains OF the house.
Those of us who are accustomed
to feel duh and heavy when we rise,
splitting headache, stuffy from a
cold. foul tongue, nasty breath, acid
stomach. can instead. feel as fresh
as daisy by opening the slices Of
the system each morning and flush
ing out the whole of the internal
poisonous stagnant matter.
Everyone. whether aiiing, sick or
we'll. should. each morning before
breakfast. drink a glass OF real hot
water with a teaspoonful of lime
stone phosphate in il to wash from
the stomach. liver and bowels the
preyious DAYS indigestible waste.
sour bile and poisonous toxins thus
cleansing. sweetening and purifying
the entire alimentary canal before
nnffing more food into the stomach.
THE action of hot water and lime
stone phosphate on an empty stom-
seh is wonderfully inyigortaing- u
cleans out all the sour fermenta-
tions gases. waste and aeidity and
gives one a splendid appetite for
breakfast. While you are enjoying
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