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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
WEDDING.
HiIis-kreger.

At )Wecst Point, Wednesday. the marriage of Lieutenant J. Huntington Hills, U. S. A.. son of Captain Her man Glade, U. s. A, and Mrs Glade, Gillian HuntingtoA. formerly of Nor wich), and Miss Vera Mae Kreger, the daughter of Colonel B. A. Kreser. IT. S. A., and Mrs. Kreger of the West Point Academy, took place in the West Point chapel Chaplain Silver. officiating.
 The bride wore white embroidered satin and the bridesmaids were dress ed to carry out the rainbow coIors. Miss Dorothy M. GouinIock of War saw, N. r., was the maid of honor. and the bridesmaids were the Misses Almira Troy of Poughkeepsie, Doro- thy M. Andrews of Chicago, Charlotte F.. Jadwin and Julia Fieberger.
 J. Foster White of Belle Haven was the best man and the ushers were cadets of the military academy. includ- ing Frank A. Markoe, Willis R. Slaughter, Robert B. Ransom, War field Lewis, Henry A. Parker, and Llyod V. Durfee.
 The bride was graduated three years ago from the Cathedral school. Wash ington. D. c. Mrs. Herman Glade. the bridegroom's mother, came from Pan- anna to attend the marriage, Lieut.. Hills being her son by her first mar riage. He is the grandson of the late Jedediah Huntington, who in the 7Vs resided at 49 Washington street,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Julian LaPierre.

The death of Eveline M. Browne. widow of Dr. Julian LaPierre, occur red in the Hartford hospital Thursday morning, following an operation. Mrs. LaPierre has been in poor health for a number of years but was only in the hospital little over a week.
 Mrs. LaPierre was born in Delaven, Wis.,, Sept 26. 1S4s, the. daughter of James l.. and Eliza Emerson Browne. She was united in marriage with Dr. Julian LaPierre June 22. 1875. Shortly after their marriage Mir. and Mrs. La Pierre came east and settled in Co., lumbia, later moving to Norwich, where they resided in Greeneville Dr. LaP1erre was practcing physician in this city for some time. He was a surgeon in the Spanish war;
 The deceased is survived by one son, Julien, and a sister. Mrs. Isaac Jones of this city. and one brother. James c. Browne of Pacific Grove, Cal. The body of Mrs. LaPierre will be brought to this city for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
CARROLL WILL CASE
Started in. superiors court-Jud:.e Aylins Testified on Probatins the Will,

A jury was selected for the trial of the case of Gilbert S. Raymond, ad- ministrator of the estate of Mrs Bridget Carroll, vs. Mrs. Annie T. Drew on Thursday in the sup srIor court.
 The first witness in the case. was Judge Nelson J. Ayling, who pro5.,ted the will, and after Judge Ayling's tes- timony Lawyer Douglass asked For time to consult his witnesses, and the case went over until next week We'd neSday.
 The papers alleged that Mrs. Bridget Carroll, the wife of Daniel Carroll. made a will in August 1905, stating that it was her desire that at her death Timothy Kelly would be male trustee of her estate and the income should be used for the care of Daniel Carroll her husband, and her son, Daniel Joseph Carroll, and at their deaths the money should go to the heirs of Mrs. Carroll. The son has been in an institution for some time ID Mansfield.
 It is alleged that in 1914 a daughter Mrs. Annie T. Drew, indueed Mrs Carroll to make over to the dauyhter two pieces of real estate on Roosevelt | avenue, opposite Greeneville, a not, for 1900 due from the daughter and mon : | ey in three banks of more than S4 900. Mrs. Carroll died on May 5, 1914, dliO ilST VIII WdS pIODdltO Dy ilsT SOIl, William F. Carroll, of Pittsburgh, on Dec. 10, 1915.
 A piece of property belonging to | the estate has been sold, and 1t IS
 asked that it be deeded back to the
 estate. 1 Three of the children of Mrs. Car roll are living, Mrs. Drew, Daniel Jo-
 seph Carroll and William F. Carroll oi | Pittsburgh, Pa
 MT. Carroll died a few months be- | fore his wife.
 A motion to set aside the verdict 1T | the Craney-Donovan case was ae
 cepted and arguments will be hearf | today. | Louis H. Jerome of Providence ha.
 brought suit against Alfred Colt ane | Albert W. Crosby, trustees of the es
 tate of Benjamin W. Jerome, of New
 London, claiming $3,000 dana ges
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
AT THE DAVIS
Vaudeville and Movies.

The star moving picture film, Doug
 lass Fairbanks in American Aristo-
 cracy, got lost in the Christmas rush and did not arrive in town early enough for the afternoon performance at the Davis but it was shown at both performances in the evening. The picture came up to the standard and IS tlnged with local color owing to the fact that some of the scenes were taken at Watch Hill. The Nathano Brothers. novelty roller skaters, be- sides displaying their wonderful abil- ity on wheels did some clever aero batic stunts and proved handy in dancing. The Melody Four, a quar- tette of sweet singers, deserve their full title and were heard in many pleasing songs. Bernard, Finnerty and Carmontello in a variety act of sing ing and dancing did their share in en- tertaining the large audiences. The well balanced bill winds up with a movie with Charles Murray featuring.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
. PERSONALS

Henry Armstrong of Norwich has been in Mantle during the week.
 Mir. and Mrs. George E. Hodge of Norwich have been visitors in Vest erly this week.
 f Seymour Jackson. a student at Trin- ity lcollege, is spending the Christmas recess at his home here.
 Miss Helen FarneIl, who attends school in Norwich was at her home In Old Lyme early in the week.
 c. H. Roy of Haughton farm, Mont vile, was taken seriously i'll last Sum- day. He is reported as some better.
 Ripple Morgan who has been spend ing few weeks with his parents here, left Wednesday for Hartford where he will be employed.
 Miss Ida Knight, who has been re- ceiving treatment at; thek Norwich sanatorium, has returned to her home in Quiambaug, Mystic.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kenyon of Eastern Point, formerly of Norwich have taken apartments at the Crock CT house for the winter.
 Miss Helen Murphy, student at Trinity college. Washington, D. C., is spendi6g the Christmas vacation at her home on Williams street.
 George H. Spicer Of Ashaway, R. l.. is confined to his bed. seriously ill MT. Spicer has frequently visited in Norwich with his son n-in-law. Fred c. Crowell
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
sToNINGToN CLUBHOUSE
 IS RANsAckED.
Four Burslaries in That Vicinity
 Within Two Weeks.

The fourth burglary in the ia.st two or three weeks was discovered at Ston- ington early Thursday to have taken plac eat the Ram Island Gun clubs house, where over $100 worth of plur- der was taken at some time since Sunday, which was the time the club house was last visited
 The robbers got away with three shotguns, two revolvers and 2 quantity of ammunition, besides two hunting coats and some sweaters. The stolen property belonged to President Augus. o. Mueller, Charles and Joseph Cush. man.
 \As soon as the robbery was discov- cred report was made to Constable OConnel1 and he is now seeking clues The clubhouse is close to the Hamme.l cottage, recently robbed, The other two burglaries were in the unoc;upi ei homes of Dr. Streeter and Charles ". Simmons
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
MAIL RECORD ESTABLISHED
 AT POST OFFICE.
Over 75o Sacks Handled by clerks- Several Hundred Cards Held For Postage.

, The Christmas mail rush certainly hit the local post office hard Thurs day and in all there were over 750 sacks of snail handled which is a rec ord for the office. Both incoming and outgoing mails were extremely heavy and at 10 o'clock last night all the out going mail was sent out and Postmaster Murphy has things in ship shape order ready for deliveries to- day. All the, regular clerks worked overtime yesterday and the subs were In the rush.
 The postmaster wishes that the senders Of cards would be more care ful and see that stamps are on their cards as there are several hundred cards held at the office without stamps. It means time wasted ir hav- ing to send notices to the senders to call and have the cards stamped.
 Many letters have also been brought in from boxes which are minus stamps but have red cross seals, but this is not sufficient to carry the postage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.
Organizing a Basketball Team-ckrist.
 mas Tree For Juniors.

The Y. M c. A. basketball squad will hold their first practice in the gym this evening. A good husky bunch of basketball tossers will report and some fast work is expected as the material is very promising. The men are manifesting good interest and some good games will be secured The first game is to be played on New Years night.
 In connection with the junior class on Saturday morning a special fea- ture will be a Christmas tree cele- bration on the part of the members. Each boy is expected to bring some small and inexpensive gift. The gifts will be put in Santa Claus bag and shaken up. Santa will distribute the gifts to the boys To accommodate the feature the class will meet at g o'clock. instead of 9.30 as usual
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
MYSTIC MILL DESTROYED.
Fire Broke Out in Factory of w. P.
 WelIes-Loss Estimated at S3y000.

The sawmill of William P. w slles of Old Mystic caught fire Thursdav morning and in an hour was in ruins. engine, dynamoes and contents being an entire loss, estimated at about S3,- 900, totally uninsured.
 Mrs. WelleS saw flames coming from the roof of the building and sent in an alarm. Old Mystic is without fire protection, but the neighbors re- sponded promptly and the fire engine at Mystic was sent for. Howevec. # was being overhauled and could not ing would have been destroyed before it could have reached the scene.
 The origin of the fire is a mystery, but 1t appears to have started on the roof. The mills is near the house, out the workers saved that from damage.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
New Dressing Steri|izer at Hospital
Gift of Local Gentleman and LadyApparatus the Most
 Modern-Will Do Twice as Much Work as the Old One.

received is 40 inches long and 20 inches in diameter and will do all the work required of it for. many years to come. It cost about S400.
 The old sterilizer was about com plete1y worn out and has been rernov. cd and it is hoped that pan sterilizer can be secured to take it's place.
 The new sterilizer is manufactured by the Hospital Supply Co.,, of New York, and is considered by the officials at the institution a great asset.
 On Sunday night the nurses will have a Christmas tree in the nurses home and they are making prepara- tions for the event in the line of dec
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
WEST SIDE SILK MILL
 EMPLoYES SURPRISED.
Company Gave $10 Gold Pieces te
 Single Help and $20 to Married.

One hundred and fifty employees of the West Side silk mill, the Schwarz- enbach Huber Co., were very agreeably surprised Thursday night just before closing time when they were all sum- moned to the office by Manager Nor ris L. Bergstresser and handed an en- velope bearing the following inscrip- ton:
 The Schwarzenbach Huber Co ex- tends Christmas greetings, and in this time of high record cost of living the company presents a $10 gold piece to all single employees and $20 gold piece to all married help.
 These gifts are very generous n view of the fact that since Marcn lst the company has granted a 10 per cent. bonus on the amount earned, which is being paid every four weeks. It is understood that the company ex- tended like Christmas greetings to the employees of the ten mills which they control and affecting some 10000 per sons.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
WILL SEND RESOLUTIONS
 TO PRESIDENT WILSON
Machinists Endorse Bill Providing For Government Ownership of Public Utilities,

Eight applications were received for membership at the regular meeting of Machinists' union, No. TIA. held in Eagles hall. Thursday evening. The regular routine of business was trans- acted. State Organizer John Egan of Bridgeport addressed the meeting.
 Resolutions were adopted by the meeting regarding the high cost of living and the secretary was instruct ed to send the resolution to the Pres ident> of the United States and to con- gross.
 Another resolution was adopted en- aorsing Senator Newland's bill for government ownership of public utili- ties. This resolution will be sent to SenFor NewIany
 place at the first meeting in Janu- nry.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

There has been installed at the Will liam Backus hospital. a new dressing sterilizer of the most modern type, the gift of a local gentleman and his wife who are very much interested in the work at the hospital and the train ing school.
 The new dressing sterilizer takes the place of the old one which was too small to handle the work it was called upon to do. The new sterilizer Is a combination steam and gas dress Ing sterilizer and it will do more than double the amount of work which the old one would do. It is made of cop per and brass with nickle outside. The
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
ELKs WILL DISTRIBUTE
 CHRISTMAS CHEER
Over 100 Poor Families Will be Sup
 piled With Dinners-ResuIar Meet ing Held Thursday Night.

A gl
 Over hundred poor families of this city will receive Christmas baskets containing a dinner from the Nor
 wich lodge of EIks in accordance of
 their annual custom.
 At the regular meeting Of the lodge
 held on Thursday night at the home
 on Main street with Exalted Ruler
 John J. Connolly in the chair. five ap-
 pIications for membership were re- ceived and other business transacted. At the first meeting in January Dis trict Deputy A. c. Twombley of South Norwa1k will visit the lodge and fol- lowing the business session an enter tainment will be given. followed by a grand social hour which is already in the works in charge of the entertain ment and social committee. The Christmas baskets will be dis tributed on Christmas morning and the committee in charge of the chari- table work comprises Exalted Ruler John J. Connolly, Stephen J. Kehoe, James J. Casey, Joseph P. Cummings. John P. Flynn. Thomas r. Craney, William R. Ba1com and Thomas F. Crawford.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Incidents In Society

Mrs. Rollin c. Jones apd Miss Dor othy Jones'. who is a student at the National Park Seminary in Washing ton, return from New York today.
 Messrs. Philip and Russell Welles and Miss Winnifred Welles have sent out invitations for a masquerade, to take place at the Norwich Club House on the evening of December 30th.
 Mrs. Eben Learned. her son, Eben, and daughter, Constance, of Hunting ton place. left Thursday to spend the next ten days in Washington, D. C., where they will visit Mrs. LeaTnsds S mother. Mrs. George H. Howard.
 Miss Helen R. Buckingham, of Nor
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
FUNERAL.
John Carroll.

mings and Ring Thursday morning. Many relatives and friends attended At the services in St. Patrick's church Rev.. J. H. Broderick off1cia4ed. Prof F. L, Farrell presided at the organ and Mrs. F. L. Farrell sang Some Sweet Day and Nearer, My God to Thee at the close of the mass. The bearers were Thomas Carroll, James Sullivan, James Kane and Michael Mccarthy. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery.
 Undertakers Cummings and Ring had charge of the funeral arrange
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Schools to Have Exercises.

There will be Christmas exercises in most of the Grammar schools of the city today. Christmas trees will be in all the Kindergarten rooms and Iit- tie gifts will be given the children. A programme of songs, marches and games will be carried out by the scholars. The schools where the e1- ercises will be held are Broadway, Greeneville, Taftville, Hobart Avenue, Boswell Avenue. Falls, High Street and Laurel Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
nonation Partx.

A pleasant evening was spent at the ! parsonage of the Mckinley Avenue A. M. B. Zion church Thursday evening when the annual donation party was held. Many attended bringing with them some little gift for the. pastor. A social was enjoyed and singing and musical selections formed a very
 pleasing programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
FIVE DOLLAR GOLD PIECES FOR cHAPPELL co. EMPLoYEs
Forty Will be Benefited by Company.
 Generosity.

A Christmas present of s5 will be given by the Edward Cha2pell Go. to its regular employees instead Of the customary turkeys. For years past it has been the custom to give both single and married men turkeys at Christmas time but this season the company decided that money would be more appropriate. The generous gifts of the company will be greatly appreciated by the 40 employees of the company.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Former Residenta.

merly of this city. who have been in Minneapolis for the past year. are the guests of Warren, Curtis of Stetson street for over the holidays. Shortly after the holidays MT. and Mrs. Curtis will leave for Florida where they will spend the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
SPALDiNG co. EMPLoYEs
 TO RECEIVE GOLD PIECES
Twenty One Will Be Remembered
 With Christmas Gifts.

On Saturday when the employees of the Spalding Co, dealers in coal and wood, draw their weekly pay they will receive in addition Christmas gift of two dollar and half gold pieces. There are 21 employees who will re- ceive the Christmas Temembrance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
GEORGE THgRoUx WON PRIZE
Captured Bottle of Wine for First Che
 in Sleigh to Stop at Adams Tavern

For the past thirty years, Alfred Adams, proprietor of Adams Tavern. Norwich Town. has given away bot tie of wine to the first person who with a sleigh drives to the tavern. This year the prize was won by George Theroux, the Franklin street barber, who on Wednesday night while out exercising his horse dropped in at the tavern and he was awarded the wine.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
Attention, Sidewalks!

The Ordinances of the City of Nor- wich impose a penalty of $500 upon any owner, occupant or person having the care of any land or building abut- ting the public highways of the City where there is sidewalk, either grad ed or paved. who fails to have re- moved therefrom all snow, sleet and ice within three hours after 1t shall have been deposited. or within three hours after sunrise when the same has fallen in the night season. 1l,, and also the snow on such sidewalk removed or properly sanded within two hours of it's becoming so dep osited during the day time. fo, each succe ssive period If four hours thereafter that it SO re- mans after proper notice giveE.
 This will give notice to all affected by the fort going Ordinances that the same will be strictly enforced and any one falling to comply herewith prose- cuted from this time forward.
 GEORGE 2. FELLOWS,
 Street Commissioner.
 Dec 7th. 1916.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
lS5th DIVIDEND

sofscc of The Norwich Savings Society Norwich, Conn, Dec. g, 1916. ' The Directors of this Society have Sdcciased. aut of the earnings of the curre,.st six months semi annual div 'idcrA at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per anpum. payable to depcsi- Aars entitled thereto on ard after January 15,. 1917. .
 COSTELLO LIPPiTT, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

of the Mutual Assurance Co. of the City of Norwich will be held at the Norwich. Savings Society Monday, Jan. Sth, 1917, at 10 a. m.
 NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS. Policies will be renewed at the Nor wich Savings Society on presentatio
 c. R. BUTTS, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

WHEN yousWANTst sto pSit>your bus mess before the public, there is no medium better than. through the ad- t1 :ssing columns of The Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

wich, was among the guests Wednes- day afternoon in the chapel at West Point, when Miss Vera Mae Kreger daughter of Col. E. A. Kreger of the Military Academy, became the bride of Lieut.. J. Huntington Hills, U. s. A. son of Mrs. Herman Glade. wife o1 Capt. Glade.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

Thursday, the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle there was the celebration of the holy communion at Christ church, Rev. Richard R. Graham of dcating.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22
The 123rd Annual Meeting

Miss Helen R. Buckingham. of Nor
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

Passengers on the Shore Line divi- sion of the New Haven road note the efforts of several tugs to keep the | Connecticut River ice broken up, above SayhroOk
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-03-09
Hicks-Gates

The following, which is taken
from a Memphis, Texas paper,
will be of interest to Mrs. Hicks
many friends and relatives in
this city:
At the Methodist parsonage
Wednesday night at seven
O'Clock, in the presence of a few
relatives, occurred the marriage
of Mr.. R. A. Hicks and Miss
Agnes Gates, Rev. A. L. Bow
man performed the ceremony in
the beautiful service of the
Methodist church. Immediately
after the ceremony they pro-
ceeded to the station and took
the train for Roswell. N. NJ,
where they viii spend a couple
of weeks. The groom is a
popular young man who has been
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-03-09
Ugh! A Dose of
Nasty CalOmel
1t salivates! 1t makes you sick
and you may lose a
days work

You're bilious, sluggish, constipaIed
and believe you need vile. dangerous
calomel to start your liver and clean
your bowels.
Here's my guaranteed Ask your
druggist for so cent bottle of bod.
sons Liver Tone and take a spoonful
tonight. II it doesn't start your liver
and straiOhten you right up better
than calomel and without gripping or
making you sick want you to 90 back
to the store and get your money.
Take calomel today and tomorrow
you will feel weak and sick and nau.
sesIed. Don't sslose a days work.
Take a spoonful Of harmless. vegetable
Dodson's Liver Tone tonight and
wake up feeling great. lis perfectly
harmless. SO give It to your children
any time. 1t cant saIivate. so let
them eat anything afterwards. adv
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-03-09
oKoLoNA. MISSISSIPPI. THURSDAY. MARCH 9. 1915
United Daughters of C Confederacy
Hold Meeting.

The first Friday brought the
monthly meeting of the U. D.
C.'s, which took place at Mrs.
George Coles, Sr.
Elegance was the slogan of the
occasion. An elegant home in
which we were elegantly enter
tanned; an elegant corps of la
dies, both old and young, with
our hostess in the lead; an ele-
giant repast.
Last but not least, in our esti-
nation, which also seemingly
contradicted the statement that
Southern hospitality was vanish
ing.
Jeff Davis seemed uppermost
in thought, Judging from little
interesting incidents related Of
him by Mrs. Fannie Clark and
others that some on the program
were not present. And insist
that we resolve ourselves into a
committee of "the all" to bring
up any little item of worth or
interest that we possibly can up
to may, to make our chain of
topics assigned, complete,
However, the missing links on
the program were very graceful
ly filed in by good music and a
recitation from Mrs. Col. Cor
don.
Dues were collected and some
little business done. A chorus
of thanks was proffered the
hostess. Adjourned. Adieus
were said.
Meet again first Friday in
April, at Mrs. M. B. Dottery's.
Mrs. M. B. Dottery.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-03-09
JOE L. DAVIS,
Sheriff and Tax Collector

holding a position with the COM
press here for some time. The
bride is the daughter of J. R.
Gates and wife, residing on
South Sixth street. She is a
very popular and attractive
young lady, who has grown to
womanhood in Memphis. The
many friends in this city will be
pleased to know that they will
make their home in Memphis.
We join with the hosts of these
in the best Of well wishes for
the future of the happy couple.
May their pathway always be
strewn with roses, and these
t h e accompanying