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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
BOROUGH TO SPARKLE.
Holiday lighting Up Decided Upon by Business Mems Association-Direc- tors and Committees.

Danie1son'S business section will glitter again this Christmas season under the oril1iance of hundreds of specially installed electric lights This decision was arrived at at a meeting of the Danielson Business Mems asso- citation. Following a practice estab- lished a few years ago, it has been deemed advisable to repeat what un- doubtedly has been a big attraction for many out of town people, and therefore a busfneSS-getter Then it adds to the Eplendor and brightness of the Christ mas season and marks Darielson as the alert and active community for which it is becoming known through out this section of the state
 The arrangements for the installing of the lights will be made by the di- rectors and advertising committee.
 F. B. Cunneen, J. r. Gardner, Jr., A. V. Woorworht and George F. DaV;gnon have been elected directors for period of two years, succeeding K A. Darbie, A. B. Meech. Harry W. Clarke and D. E. Jette.
 The board of directors ss now con- stituted Is made up of 4. W. Williams. Roland H. Gray, Clifford H. Stark : weather. F. E. Cunneen, J. F. Gardner. Jr.. A. V. Woodwork, and George F. Davignon.
 The organization voted tfe secretary $50 for the ensuing year. if he will con- sent to give a certain amount of time to the associations work.
 It has been decided that the associa- tfon will hold. as usual, an annual banquet this year on date in January and that the entertainment committee shall have charge of the ara gements
 It Is expected that the directors will have a meeting Friday evening to consider some business of importance
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

the intoxication charge McRan was fined s2, ard on each of two charges of procuring liquor for men on the blacklist he was fined $10, 8 total of s22, and costs. He went to jaii.
 James Tales, charged with vagrancy, was sentenced to serve so days in jail. where he was taken in company with McRan.
 Coroner Continues investigation.
 Coroner Arthur 3. Bill is continuing his investigation relative to the death that occurred in Wiilimantic as one of the results of the use of dynamite to rage a wall of the Jordan building. MT Bill said Wednesday that he has had an interview with an expert In the handling of dynamite relative to the effects likely to be secured from the detonation of certain quantities of the explosive. He has arranged to have other similar interviews before his fn- vestigation of the case is completed
 J. Arthur Atwood Director.
 At a meeting in Providence Wednes- day, J. Arthur Atwood was elected director of -i1e Rhode Island Hospfta Trrst company. MT Atwood is presi dent of the Brooklyn Savings ban. and also of the Danielson Trust com pany.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
Mail Unclaimed.
illumination for Golden Jubilee.
OBITUARY.
Andrew w. Barber.

Andrew W. Barber. A. died We'd nesday morning at the Norwich State hospital. MT. Barber had been i'll for nearly two years. He was engaged in business for years in this city up to the time that ill health forced him to retire.
 MT. Barber was born in Arctic, R. l., in 1872. the son of Wilcox and Ly- dia (Benjamin) Barber. At an early age he came with his parents to Kill lingly, where he attended school and later was employed at mill work.
 Nineteen years ago MT. Barber came to Putnam and was engaged here in the tea business, later as the proprie- tor of an ice cream parlor and then was successfully conducted bakery business.
 September 2s, 1895, MT. Barber married, in Killingly, Miss Bertha Buck.
 Suffrage Meetings at North Ashford
 Thursday of next week will witness the gathering at the chapel In North Ashford of representatives of num- Der of suffrage organizations in the county at a meeting that has been arranged by Mrs. Harvey M. Law son, president Of the Union Ashford suffrage organization.
 A number of addresses are to be made by speakers representing diff ferent equal suffrage societies in this section, including this city, which will be represented by delegation.
 There is to be an afternoon meeting, supper and an evening meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANIELS SON

Miss Georgette Jettc With Stock com-
 pany at Haverhifl-State Conrtis-
 sioner Decides on Concrete Highway
 for Main Street-Business Men Pre-
 pare for Holiday Lishtina--J. Arthur
 Atwood Director of R. |. Trust Co.
 Mrs. Joseph N. Lavalle is at her home on Maple street after returning from a Worcester hospital, where she underwent g surgical operation.
 County Commissioners E. H. 4Corttis were at the county jail in Brooklyn Wednesday.
 Judge E. M. Warner of Putnam was visitor here Wednesday,
 MT. and Mrs. c. c. YouEg and Mrs. Rose Warren are en route to Florida to remain for the winter.
 Notice-By vote of Local No. 623, Union Carpenters. this district their wages will not be less than forty five cents and hour after March 1, 1917. Joseph Halle, president--adv.
 Shoots Eisht-Pound Fox.
 Eli J. Dagenias shot an eight-pound fox while on a hunting trip with Gurdon Withey.
 John B. Marion of Pawtucket visited friends in Danielson "Wednesday. Buys House from Railroad.
  N. Y, N. H. & H. R. R. company the small dwelling on Railroad street once known as the Morris place. This house was recently moved back from its To- cation to make way for the new side track. MT. Myers will remove the dwelling to his property at the north ern extremity of Railroad street. Sale a Success. | The Christmas sale conducted We'd naSHaU aftQrnnnn the home nf Mrs | J. w. Gallup, Main street. under the auspices of the Ladies society of the Baptist church, was well patronized. The selectmen oe Killingly held g regular monthly meeting at theil | rooms in the town hall building We'd I neaday, transacting routine bushes. l and passing upon the regular bills. Miss Jette With Theatrical Company Miss Georgette JeIte, daughter O. Mr and Mrs. D. E. Jette is making | very much of a success a. a member l of a stock company that is playing a | a Haverhill theatre Miss Jette's en. | gagement extends until June of nex 1 year.
 Opening League Game. | Killingly High schools first game l in the Quinebaug league is scheduled l for Friday evening of this week Plainf1eld High schools team will b' l the visitors. This game will Es-ss thu l local team its first real. tryout of thu
 season and possibly line on it chances of holding close to the top O
 the league, as It did last year. + Acquire Another Theatre. l John F. Lewis and Stephen $. Browl of Providence, lesseee of the Orpheun l theatre here, announced Wednesda, i the addition of another theatre to thei circuit-the Majestic, at CenIerville R. I. The other houses controlled ant 1 operated by this firm are in Rockvi1l, 1 and Bristol, this state. MT. Lewi i states that the mana cement Of tn Majestic will be by a Providence ma1 | of experience in the motion Pictur field. MT. Lewis will remain in charg | of the Danielson house.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
CORRUPT PRACTICE BILL
 IS BEFORE THE SENATE
Senator Owens Announces Promise of
 Republican Support.

Washington, Dec. s.-With Senator Owen announcing promises of SUD- port from republicans, the, senate to- day settled down to consideration of the Owen corrupt practice bill to linn It expenditure of money in congres- sional and presidential elections and leaders nboth sides predicted that the measure in amended form would be passed before the March adjourn ment
 Senator Owen said informally he would withhold for the present at least his resolution to direct a. special investigation into campaign expendi- lures of all political parties in the re- cent national election, because of as- surances from republican senators that they would aid in good faith to effect the passage of a measure that would prevent lavish expenditures of money and remove; opportunity for corruption in future campaigns.
 Several amendments were offered
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
Cured His RUPTURE

was badly ruptured while lifting a trunk several years ago. Doctors said my only hope of cure was an operation. hold of som ething that quickly and completely cured me. Years have passed and the rupture has never re- turned, although I am doing hard work as carpenter. There was no opera ton, no lost time. no trouble. I have nothing to sell, but, will give full in- formation about how you may find Q complete cure without operation, if you write to me. Eugene M. Pu1len, Car penter, 564C MarcelluS Ave, Manas- quan; N. J. Better cut, out this notice and show it to any others who are ruptured--you may save a life or at least stop the misery of rupture and
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Prefessionafeands Business Men to Address High School-Stereoptico Slides Secured.

It has been planned to have se- ries of talks to the high school to be given mornings in High School hall. Professional and business men of Put nam are to be the speakers. The purpose is to describe particular lines of work. the requirements and oppor- tunities they offer. Judge F. M. War her spoke Wednesday upon the pro- fession of law.
 It has also been arranged to have each week a series of stereopticon slides. These are obtained from the state board of education. The first will be views of Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. These will be given some time this week, probably on Thursday or Friday morning. Alumni Defeated. Last Friday the Alumni basketball team defeated the High school, 40 to 5. It was the first game of the sea- son and large number attended and saw the high school defeated. The lineup was as follows: Alumni High School Lowe ............. LuSter l Left forward
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
PROMINENT. MExicANs WERE KILLED IN CHIHUAHUA CITY
By Villa Bandits During Their oc-
 @eupation of That City.

Juarez, Mexico, Dec. s.-A number of prominent Mexicans were killed in Chihuahua City by Villa bandits, ac- cording to private messages received here today. These advices stated that Jesus Molinar, Raoul Garcia, Lauriano .Holquin, acting mayor, Emiliano En- riquez and M Orgiana were among those killed. The death of Holauin and Enriquez only have been confirm ranzas.
 A message was received by friends of Jose Bovio, denying that his daughter. Francisco Bovio, had been carried away by Villas bandits.
 German Consul Max Weber received a message from Carlos Ketelsen, act ing German consul at Chihuahua City, saying he was safe and we'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
THREATENED WIFE
Prisoner Will Have 60 Days in Jail
 to Wish He Hadn't.

At a session of the city court on Wednesday morning a Polish defend ant was sent to jail for 60 lays, on a breach Of the peace charge. When the man was brought into court he was to answer to a charge that he had stolen his wife's coat. The court ruled that, under the law. man cannot steal from his wife While this was being discussed the defendant was heard to remark to his wife that he would
 "sgow her. after he got outside. This remark led to the filing of a charge of breach of the peace against him and under it he was sentenced to serve 50 days in Jail. 5
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

New Britair.-A movement is on foot among prominent residents for the purchase. by the city or other respon- sible party, of the old building on Main street that was once the residence of Elihu Burritt. the learned blacksmith and world famed exponent of peace among nations, and is now used for tenement purposes
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
PUTNAM

First League Game Dec. 15--AndreW
 w. Barber Dies at Norwich North
 Ashford to Have Suffrage Nesting
 County Farmers, Association to
 Consider Farm Bureau Work at Ses-
 sions Dec. IS.
 Rev. Charles F. Bedard will go to Boston today to welcome Archbishop Roy of Quebec. who comes here to-
 morrow to participate in the golden anniversary of St. Mary's parish.
 Principal John J. Lane of the Israel Putnam school is to address the mem bers of the Parent Teachers associa- ton at their meeting at the high school next Tuesday evening.
 Ransom H. Bradley, who has been critically i'll for the past few days, was reported Wednesday as being in an unchanged condition. First League Game the 18th. Putnam High schools first league game with Killingly High school is scheduled for December 15, to be played at Danielson.
 Francis Tetreault, who left for Hay Ii few days ago. has written to friends here from Santiago. where he was, at the date of writing. awaiting a steamer to take him to his desti- nation, the centre now of much un- l rest and rioting.
 Mail Unclaimed. | Letters addressed as follows are un- l claimed this week at the Putnam post l office: Charles Collin, Emery Deprey, | Fred Lapoint, Dr. J. O'Connor. Abdre
 Potvin, Ralph Rogers. D. L. Vanasse, 1 Charles H. Weeks, Edgar Wood. Miss | M. W. Andrews, Mrs. Ernest Brown, l Mrs. Ella Heinbuch.
 | illumination for Golden Jubilee. l Scores of dwellings in the streets in | the vicinity of the St. Mary's parish | property are to be illuminated tomor- | row evening as a feature of the gol- l den anniversary observance at St | Mary's parish. Electric lights and | Japanese lanterns are to be used in the lighting scheme.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
MILLION DOLLARS INSURANCE s
 GIVEN TO, ITS EMPLoYEs
By Aluminium Mfg. Go. of Manitowoc
 Wis.,, as Christmas Gift.

Nanitowoc, Wis. Dec. s-One mfi- lion dollars in life insurance Is the Christmas gift which the Aluminium Goods Manufacturing company of this city announced today would be given to it's employees. Policies ranging from $500 to $1.000, on which the company will pay and maintain the premium, will be provided. %
 The plan takes in plants in this city, Two Rivers and Newark. N. J. More than 1900 employees are affected
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

during the day. among them one by
 Senator Kenyon to pena1ize election
 betting by fine of $500 for each of
 fense. Senator Works proposed a similar amendment and another which would limit Individual contributions to ia campaign fund to S100 to be paid only 10 recognized political commit tees. LIZ
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
DENIED BROTHER WAS
 INVOLVED TN THEFT
Arthur P. Dassett Assumes Whole Blame in Hartman JeweIry Theft

New York, Dec. 6.-Orville Daggett, who was arrested with his brother, Ar thur F.. in connection with the theft of jewelry owned by Mrs. E. H. Har- riman, was discharged today when the grand jury failed to find an in dictment against him. Arthur Dag gett appeared before the Jury yes- terday and declared his brother had been an innocent party in the trans action.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
EMBARGO ON EXPORTS
 OF NEWS PRINT PAPER
Asked For in Bill Introduced By Rel
 resentatiye Campbelj,

Washington, Dec. 6.-A bill design ed to place a two year embargo on exports of news print paper was in-
 troduced today by RepresentatiYe
 Campbell of Kansas and referred to I; the commerce committee. enalties- ranging from fines of s1,000 to S20, ,0G9;. and Imprisonment of not more than 11, years would be provided by the min-T ister. ~,sd
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
scoutp Have priII Work.

ASsthe meeting held Tuesday even l.5sSf Troop No. 4. Boy Scouts. there ra Grill work. flag signalling, march lnS. spd test work in first aid to the lG.tEIred- Scoutmaster G. H. Ewing arin charge. t ftrr
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
-awatmer Than Last December.

or SDecember 4 and 6 in 1915 there were light snows, and snow all day pecember 8. The warm days of. early December this year which have been thought So unusual had their dupli- sates two years ago, as in 1914 De- bomber first and third the mercury reRdstered 64 degrees and 60' degrees
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Miss M. E. Watt1es of the New Lon. don turnpike returned Tuesday aftel a weeks visit with relatives in Can. ton, Mass, and Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
TOO oRLleiNe.
William McRan Furnished Liauor to
 Rlacklisted Men-Coes to Jail.

William McRan of Wauregan was before Judge W. F. Woodward in the town court Wednesday morning to. an : sver to charges of having been ias xii cated and procuring liquor for men whose names are on the blacklist. ssn
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Local members Of Club No. of The Bulletins Social Corner will meet today (Thursday) at the home of Mrs. Charles Lamb of Twelfth street, Greeneville.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Mrs. John McNamara and daughter Miss Jennie McNamara, have returned
 to their nome on Wightman avenue from several days stay in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Merton, of Savannah. Georgia, who
 are spending the fall with relatives here. and Mrs Elmer Caskel1 of West l Town street, motored to Voluntown on Tuesday to visit friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Mrs. Belle Worthington of West Town street left Tuesday to visit friends in Colchester
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
Rev. E. h. Smith Returns.

Rev. Edward H. Smith of Hunting ton road returned Wednesday from Brookline, Mass. where he has been for the past few weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

southbury.-Rev. Elmer Dent dis-s- trict superintendent, will hold quarters ly conference at the Methodist church,
 Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10. "a:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Reginald Ward of Huntington av- enue, who has been i'll with pneuno- mia, is making good recovery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Farmers are drawing logs to the awmil on the Taftville road to be made tpto blanks; others are getting buildings inorder to house the stock Euriag. the winter; and, the days are 70 ..misd, they are able to finish the last hristSn1 in the fields.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

An all-day meeting of Dorcas socie- ty of the First Methodist church is to be held in the vestry today (Thurs- day). The members will bring lunch {; quilts will be tied during the way.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
NORWICH TOWN

Rev. Edward H. Smith Returns From bvoobdine-Dorcas Society to Hold EH- Day Me~tino = Reports From Ritly Sunday = Revival to Be Given st Firsf Church.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Rev. and Mrs. M. Mclean Goldie and daughter of Mantle. were guests this week of friends uptown.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Mrs. Alfred S. Childs of Brooklyn, N. r., is in town and visiting rela- lives uptown.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

where they were guests Of MT. and Mrs. William McNanara.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Shaw .................. ....... Baker Right forward = IOrreyE ...5.. H-f.-- -.s... Gordon
 Center "A Maynard ...... ........ Maher
 Left guard D.
 Right guard
 The high school second team was defeated by the trade school by the score of A to 6. The next game is on Friday with Tourtellotte at Put nam.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07
THE A. c. SWAN CO. Norwich New Lor1dOr
Will Report From Sunday Meetings

respectively; on December 7 there was an ice storm.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

At the mid-week service of the First Congregational church this (Thurs- day) evening there will be reports from those who have been at Billy Sundays revival meetings being held in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-07

Miss Georsette Jettc With Stock Com
 pany at Haverhiil-State Connrnis-
 sioner Decides on Concrete Highway for Main Street-Business Men Pre- pare for Holiday Lightins-J. Arthur Atwood Director of R. 1. Trust Go.
Oxford eagle., 1916-09-28
~0xFoRD HIG

The Senior Class organised last
Monday and elected the following
officers: President. Miss Joeephins
Bogard; Vice-President. Miss JOnnis
Slough; Secretary, John Dunn; Treas
urer, Dewitt Horn.
Rev. +. s. Lewis conducted the de-
vosional exercises in Big Chapel"
Friday morning. Everyone enjoyed
his talk very much and hope he will
come again soon.
The Seniors. escorted by Professor
Donaldson attended the opening ex-
ercises at the University last wednes-
day and join with the rest Of the
school in wishing the University q
long and prosperous growth
Charlie MeCharen, one Of the
Seniors. spent Sunday and Monday
in Memphis visiting his sister.
Miss Kattye Bogard. who was form
erly member Of the School faculty
paid Us a most welcome visit Friday
morning.
Prof. Donaldson, Ito first year
PupiD what makes your dogs
tongue hang outT
Bright first grader: ITO balance hrs
tail Of course
Considerable interest has been
taken in athletics by outsiders as well
as by members Of the high school.
The treasurer Of the Athletic Associ-
atom reports a donation of around
thirty dollars made by the men of
the town towards the upbuilding Of
the association
There has been an addition made
TO the faculty Of the High school. DIR
Hathorn. one Of the physicians Of our
city. has taken charge Of the human
mechanism class
The boys Of the High School have
had n shower bath installed. This
will aid the players greatly when they
come in from an afternoons hard
practice.
Sanitary drinking fountains have
been installed on the public school
grounds. This is one Of the numer-
Gus improvements that are constantly
being made for the benefit Of ths
school children
Eneery Morgan II. spent Satur
day and Sunday at his home in AItus
There is a foot ball game sehesiuies
for Friday between the o. II. s. team
and the Water Valley High sehoo
team TO be played on the baseball
grounds Al the High school Every
ore is invited 70 cone and bring |
quarter with them
CLASS 1t.
Oxford eagle., 1916-09-28
j. NJ. SLOAN.

Many of the older citizens of Ok
ford and Lafayette county viii re-
member J. NJ Sloan, once a prominent
business man of this city, but for
more than a quarter of n eentuary
connected with the Hamilton Brown
Shoe Company Of St. Louis. and viii
regret to learn of his death which oe-
cured in that city last Monday.
Eugene E. Sloan, his son, wired the
sad intelligence to Mr.. ]. f. Pegues
a friend Of the family, and stateC
that his father passed away at II
o'clock Monday night.
Mr.. Sloan married a Miss Molei.
Carter, sister R. c. Carter. q pro
minent merchant and planter Of neal
Oxford eagle., 1916-09-28
TOOLS THEATRE

Thursday: Helen Ware and an All
Star Cast in Gross Currents" Tn
angle (fine arts) drama in reels
Friday: Comedy Night-Webes
and Fields in Worst Of Friends
Chester Conkiin and a Triangle Cast
in Dizzy Heights and Brave Hearts
and Mysteries of Myra," 6 reels
Saturday: Blanche Sweet in 'sThs
Sowers," Paramount reels.
Coupon books 10 shows for s1-0o
Every night big feature with bis
star. Our pictures are clean and
wholesome, no better program shown
in any Theatre than ours
Oxford eagle., 1916-09-28

joints. For sore. stiff. exhausted
muscles that ache and throb from
overwork, Sloan's Liniment affords
quick relief. Bruises, sprains, strains
and other minor injuries 70 children
are quickly soothed by Sloan's Lini-
ment- Get a bottle to-day at your
Druggists, 25c. Adv.
Oxford eagle., 1916-09-28
OUR JrrNEY OFFER-THIs AND 5.

Don't nziss this Cut out this slip
enclose with Eve cents 70 Foley q Co.
Chicago. IL. writing year narne and
address clearly. Yea viii receive IN
return 4 trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. for
eoughts, colds and Group. Foley Md
ney Pills. and Foley Cathartie Tablets
Sold everywhere Adv
Oxford eagle., 1916-09-28
RHEUMATISM FOLLOWS
EXPOSURE.

In the rain all day is generally fol-
lowed by painful twinges of rheuma-
tism or neuralgia Sloan's Liniment
viii give you quick relief and prevent
the twinges from becoming torture.
It quickly penetrates without rubbing
and soothes the sore and aching
Oxford eagle., 1916-09-28

Whenever you hear town spoken
well of you may know that its cit
izens are on the same plane a. It's re-
putation.
Oxford eagle., 1916-09-28
A Letter to His Wife
Dear Wife:


- we ever intend to have anything is the time to
save 'he pennies; because the boil weev has made money
- scarce and everything high But listen: Here are
some prices for you to consider:
Oxford eagle., 1916-09-28

Oxford
Mr.. Slean was q member Of this
well known shoe firm. and he has
many friends in this community whs
viii regret to learn of his death