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Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-14

W. resesyea ssveral neN
subscribers 10 the Mcl,alis
magazine iast week hle We
want several naore. After the
first Of The year Tho paper goes
10 T5c per year, while now you
get tho paper fer one year ard
d free pattern fer Soc. j.
Our store ii where your
dollars will 80 the fartilest for
holiday and Christmas goods.
We want yon To see our lines
and get prices before you
make your final purchases.
When 1t comes to candies.
nuts, and apples We will be
pleased to figure with you as
we have a big variety. Apples.
per barrel, Ben Davis. specials
A.75. Bananas, the yellow
kind. per dozen 25c. Oranges
per dozen 40c. Cookies, crack
ers, raisins, citron peel, etc.
We want you to try package
Of the Royal Lemon Washing
powder. This powder contains
the essence Of lemon keeps the
hands nice and soft and white.
Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1916-12-14

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six o'clock dinner together In
the basement of the M. e.
Church last Tuesday evening.
Oysters, crackers, sandwiches,
cake and cocoa being the menu.
They enjoyed a good time to.
gether. One new member was
sworn in and Initiated. The next
meeting will be in January when
the boysSVill reregister for the
new year The Scout Master
will be glad to welcom1 any new
men bers st that time. z
Work on the Williams building
just east of the I. @. @ r. Hall
has been finished, and the new
plate glass froEt completely
changes its appearance. The
interior has also been remodled
and frightened UP with fresh
paint. e. ". Christensen now
occupies the building With his
big stock Of holiday goods and
Is doing . rushirg business. hay-
ing : chance to display tbs goods
there 70 much better advantage.
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
UNION LYcEuM
Met Sunday Afternoon at Grace Me-
 rnoriai Church.

The Union Lyceum met on Sunday afternoon at the Grace Memorial Bap- tist church when the following pro- gramme was carried out: Singing by the choir. Hark, the Herald Angels Sing; solo, by Miss Eva Laus, Heralds of Glory; readings. by Miss Margaret Epps, Christmas Poem; by Mrs. Fan nie Thompson and Mrs. Augustus Vera, The Bethlehen, Babe: Call to tre Saviour, original poem by MT. Ja- cob W. Powell. superintendent of the A. M E. Zion Sunday schools of New England, read by Miss Bessie c. Bid dle; singing by Mrs. Maud Bpps. O, Little Town of Bethlehem: solo by Miss Charlotte Jackson, Raekety Coo, from Katinka; selection by the choir, There Shall be Showers of Blessing.
 Rev. G. c. Thompson who recently returned from the south, gave cheery address.
 The president of the Lyceum, Mrs. Lydia King, presided and the devo- tional exercises were led by H. Payne, chaplain. The afternoons program was in charge of Miss Bessie c. Bid dle
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Y. M. c. A. CHRISTMAS MEETING. General Secretary Hill Delivered .
 Forcible Address.

Most of the chairs were occupied at the special Christmas service under Y. M e. A. auspices in the Thayer building store Sunday afternoon when both men and women attended. The music by Swahn's orchestra was appropriate for the occasion, and among the selections was The Per- feet Day, and this as we'll as the others was rendered with read ability and was greatly enjoyed.
 Miss Almira G. Ffrink delighted the audience with her readings, three in number, consisting of the scripture story of the birth of Christ from the gospel of Luke, the fascinating story entitled The Angel and a beautiful poem by Phillips Brooks.
 All three were listened to with much interest on the part of all present
 Secretary Hill gave ten-minuts address on What the Birth of Christ Meant to the World. He mentioned the names of a number of the great characters of history whom God had used nightly for the clessing of the race, and said that while these had left us a goodly heritage, Jesus Christ meant more than them all, and we do we'll to follow closely in the footsteps of the Man of Nazareth.
 R. T. Crosby and B. M. Bruce acted as ushers of the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
RALESTjiN E,
Six Reel Moving Picture Shown at the Breed Theatre Under Auspices ef Norwich Zlenists.

Under the auspices of Norwich Zion ists' camp, No. 75, a moving picture of six reels was shown at the Breed the atre Sunday evening to @ large audi ence. The performance was for the benefit of the Norwich Hebrew insti- tute. The picture showed the customs, solonies, and how the children in Pal estine are educated.
 Following the picture, Herman Alof- sin, 2d, spoke @ few words on the purpose of the Norwich Hebrew school and the methods used in the school and the educating of the children. He introduced the speaker of the evening, Isaac Allen, of New York, a Hebrew journalist and lawyer. MT. Allen spoke Of the feast of Chanukkah, which is being celebrated by the Jewish peo- pie. He dwelt upon the fact of the religious significance rather than the historical side of the celebration. MT. Allen was warmly applauded at the end of his address.
 Over $50 was raised for the mainte- nance of the Norwich Hebrew insti- tute. The committee in charge were Herman Alofsin, 2d, chairman, Abner Schwartz, treasurer, David Gordon and Morris Sussman.
 On Jan. IA the postponed lecture by Rabbi Meyer Berlin will be held in the Breed theatre Rabbi Berlin was un- able to address the meeting Dec. 1T owing to illness in his family.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
WEDDING.
Pike--EiIer.

A quiet wedding took place on Sat urday noon at the home of Rev. Her bert J. Wyckoff, pastor of the Second Congregational church. when Miss An nie Shannon Filler of this city was united in marriage with Henry Lyman Pike of Worcester, Mass.
 The couple were attended by Miss Mary Mack as bridesmaid and An drew Steen, who was best man. The double ring ceremony. was performed.
 The groom's gift to the bride was a gold 1avalierre set with rubies and pearls. The brides gift to the groom was a signet ring and she gave the bridesmaid a brooch. The groom gave the best man a stickpin.
 The bride was becoming in ve- Jour suit with seal trimmings, with hat to match. and carried @ bouquet Of roses. The bridesmaid was charm ing in blue princess gown with gold trimmings and carried pink roses. Af- ter the wedding ceremony 8 supper was served to the bridal party at the Wauregan house.
 The happy couple left for Providence where they will spsnd their wedding trip and on their return they will re- side in Worcester, where the groom is employed by the E. J. Cross Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
CHANUkkAH EVE
Jewish Play Given at the Auditorium
 Sunday Evening.

The Auditorium theatre was pack ed Sunday evening when Chanukkah Eve, or Jacob Mendoza's Dream, was given for the benefit of the Hebrew School of the Sons of Israel, under the direction of Rabbi Joseph Silver. The performance, was under the aus pices of YcungSJudea. The plot of the play is thatg of a business man who comes to this country from the Holy Land and he becomes so en- grossed in business that he forgets his religious obligations. On Chunakkah eve he comes home from business and sits down to read the paper when he learns that 1t is the ChanuI<kah eve. He falls asleep and dreams of the his tory of his people. On his awaking he sees where he has neglected his re- ligfon and goes to celebrate the holi- gay with his reunited family.
 The characters were well taken by the young people and the acting was very clever for children so young. The following is the programme and cast of characters:
 Jacob Mendoza, a business man,
 Rachel Marshak Mrs. Mendoza, his wife,
 Dora Safenovitz Eva Mendoza, Sarah Mendoza, their daughters,
 Rebecca KarvinSky, Eva LibchanSky Judas Mendoza. their son,
 Eva Blinderman Little Eleazar, Judas boy,
 Max Marshak Pharaoh, king of Egypt,
 Hanna Hertz Moses, the prophet and lfberator,
 Annie Heckt Judas Maccabaets, the conqueror, r Eva Blinderman Mattathias, his father, Annie Heckt King Antiochus, of Syria,
 Hanna Hertz Hanna, the martyred mother,
 Bessie Yalen Tyranny, Persecution, Bessie Ya1en ~ Annie coi, Mercy, Charitable, Sadie Philips Truth, Truthful, Goldie Bruckne1 Wisdom, Understanding,
 Dorothy Pasnik Liberty, America, Edith Jennis All Loving Kindness,
 Beatrice Abelmar The Law, its Teaching,
 Rebecca Karvinsky Attendant, Annie Blrchmar Assemblies. Rabbi Silver was presented with 8 token of appreciation by the pupils o1 the school. Miss Esther Krammei made the presentation speech. Rabb Silver responded with few appra- priate words. Those in charge of the entertainment and school are as fol. lows: Board of directors, Alex Pasnik president, B. Katz, vice president, A R. Alexander. M. l.. Nell1in, S. Heclst A. Marshak, M. Botwick, s. Eth, l. It. kin, secretary. H. Rangovin, treasurer
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
PERSONALS

Mrs. Arthur Royal of Plain1eld is a patient at Bacl<us hospital. Norwich. Isaac Cook and daughter. Miss Lila, are visiting in Springfield over Christ mas. Mrs. B1inn, wife Of Rev. "A. P. Blinn. of Broad street. continues seriously Gurdon Miller and Henry Ford are spending Christmas with friends in Boston.
 Edward Rice of New York is spend ing Christmas with his parents in this city.
 Miss Grace Huber who lias been working in Norwich is visiting rela- lives in Moosup.
 Mrs. Abbie A. Swan and Miss Marian Swan are spending Christmas with relatives in Scranton, Pa.
 Mr, and Mrs. George Mcgowan and children of Norwich have been the guests 6f Mrs. Jennie Mcgowan of Neanlk.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles G. Hunt of 6uilferd arc spending the holidays with Mir. and Mrs. John G. Clark of Clark lane, Waterford.
 Mfrs, George Howard and daughter HleaneF of Norwich arc visiting Mrs Rewards parents, Capt. and Mrs. James P. Clark. of Mantle.
 Edwin H, streeter of Bean Hiil, will spend Christmas day at Poquetanucls, in celebration of the 7srd birthday of his mother, Mra William streeter.
 Ffeward N, Ferter, who ss employed by 8 large Boston advertising firm, Is tIe guest of his parents. Mir. and Mrs. Nelson Y. Porter of Williams street.
 Alice B, bupent, the little daughter ef Afas, and Mrs, Dupont Of e1un- town, Wiaa has been a patient for aev- eral weeks in the Raelsus hospital ir Norwich, has returned hena.
 Mfr, and Mrs. Edwin l.. Burnen iinvo as thsir guests oyer the holidays Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Warner and daughter Peggy of Waterbury and Mias Ethol Warner of Miiiersten, H, Y,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

rious anticipations of the OId Tests ment prophets, MT. Cobb spoke of the astrologers following the star that ap- peared in the East.
 His subject was The Star in the East. He spoke of 1t as five point star.
 A Star of Hope. A symbol of the undying hope of mankind.
 2 A Guiding Star. Jesus as the star which guides men along the pathway of life to find the heavenly life and peace will daily lead all who will fol- low so that heaven may, be begun here and this earth become a place of joy and peace and love, rather than con. tinue as scene of poverty. suffering, strife, crime and toll.
 3 A Helpful Star. Think how this season of Christmas helps the child in the way of vision, joy and happiness: how it helps the young people in deep1 ening home ties and home loves, in en1arging visions of life; how it helps parents in the new stirrings of parent al love-. in joy in serving, planning, in giving joy and happiness to those whom God hath given them: how it has helped the race in the expansion of human knowledge, in the practice
 of the humanities in noble type of every day living in the loftiest ideals of thought and conduct. A Star of Love and Light. The star of love helps men realize the resl standard of life.
 5 A Star of Promise. In Jesus we have the promise that no good thing will be withheld from them that walk uprightly," and many other promises
 among them promise of fu1flment of Christ's commission to save mankind
 and the world
 Shall we not then follow the star SO that we shall find the King of kfngs and honor and worship Him Mir Cobb closed by reading Richard Watson Gilder's, "A Christmas Hymn" At the close of this service preceding the session of the Sunday school Miss Carrie D. Champlin gave an oragn re- | cital.
 Central Baptist. Memories Of Bethlehem was the sub | ject of an Illustrated sermon delv- | cred by Rev. Joel B. Slocum. D. b, | at the Central Baptist church Sunday | evening. There was special musical program preceding the sermon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Incidents In Society

Miss Helen R. Buckingham of New York is passing the holiday with NOT Wich relatives.
 A family Christmas party is. to he held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Walter M Buckingham.
 Louis R. Porteous is spending Christmas with his brother, John B. Porteous, in Portland, Me.
 Mrs. Bella Peck Learned is spending Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. Henry R. Bond, of New London.
 Mrs. Alfred J. Mcclure, Jr., of Con- cord. N H., and Miss Lois Perkins of New York were recent visitors in Nor wien.
 MT. and Mrs. Clifford M. Story 4of Eackensack, N. 3., are guests of Mrs. Story's parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Pullen.
 Mrs. Charles A. Burnham has left Norwich to spend Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. S. c. Peck, in Newark, N. J. and from there will go to Cali fornia for the winter. Arthur H. Brewer of Broad street has as his guests of the holiday Mir and Mrs. Frank c. Brewer of Hing. ham, Mass, and MT. and Mrs. Robert De Bois of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mrs. Albert Lewis of Jamaica Plains. Mass. Mir. and Mrs. Charles Earring. ton Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. William c Reynolds and Miss Georgianna Rey- holds of Brookline, Mass, are spend. ing Christmas with Norwich relatives
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
AMERICAN THERMOS co.
 REMEMBERS EMPLoYEs,
Five Dollar Gold Pieces Given to 175
 for Christmas Gift.

Another pleasant surprise for the employees of the American Thermos Bottle company was received when the weekly pay envelopes were dis tributed Saturday noon The following notice appeared in them:
 Tn appreciation of your loyal ser- vices we herewith hand you $5 f3r your Christmas turkey dinner. With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
 American Thermos Bottle Co.,,
 WILLIAM B. WALKER,
 President.
 All of the 175 local employees shared in this distribution, which was the same as a year ago.
 The American Thermos Bottle con- pany also distributed a 10 per cent. bonus to their employees in August and the force is now working on a bonus system, distribution being made at the end of six months periods, the next payment being due in February. The amount is determined by the efficien- cy of the employees and the profits of the business The past year has been a successful one, sales having amount ed to over one and a quarter million dollars.
 The Thermos company is one of the leading industries of the city and is a national advertiser of great renown UndT the leadership of President William B. Walker the company mas made a remarkable growth since re- moving to Norwich. The local plant is under the cal pab1e management ot Charles R. H. Visscher and Joseph w Baldwin is the superintendent
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
LIGHTS OUT AMID CHRISTMAS RUSH
City Power Gave Out Late Saturday Aernoon-Later in the Evening Stores Franklin Square Were Without Light -Transforrner Burned Out.

Right amidst the greatest Christmas rush which the city of Norwich iles occasioned to have in recent years, the city electric light power gave out. leaving the stores in complete dark ness, for almost five minutes late Sat- urday afternoon. This sudden turn from light to darkness is attributed to the quadrant on the governor which regulates the speed of the power wheel at the Uncas Power plant gave out. The switches, were thrown in on the New England Transmission company the repairs were made at the Uncns plant.
 Later in the evening, when the Christmas trade was in full swing, and apparently increasing, the transform
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
STANDARD OIL EMPLoYES
 TO GET 10 PER CENT. BONUS.
Notification Received by E. M. New bury, in Charge of Norwich Station
 Hive Local Men Benefit,

Newbury, in charge of the Norwich station of the Standard Oil company Of New York, announcing a 10 per cent. bonus on the yearly salary of the Norwich employees of the company. This pleasing news affects five men in Norwich.
 Two weeks ago the corporation raised the pay of 10000 1aborers at four refneries from 25 to 30 cents a day, making the average day wage $2.50 for eight hours.
 The new bonus order affects all em- ployes of the company in the United States, exclusive of the common labor department, who receive less than $3,000 a year. A statement issued from the offices at 26 Broadway, New York, said that the directors had decided to make extra distributions ito meet the unusual conditions that now exist"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

er at the corner of Franklin and Will low streets blew out, leaving the fol- lowing places in darkness: Thayer building, Holden's market, Ring & Sisk, Capitol Lunch, store formerly occupied by the Progress company and tho upper portion of the Columbian house. Wires were strung from tie Wauregan house lighting transformer to the Thayer building and from there to Ho1den's.
 The Taylor, store, which is located in the Thayer building, was the most affected by the sudden disappearance of light, as at the time the store was crowded with shoppers, and the man. age1nent te1ephoned to the police sta- ton for protection Captain Twomey sent Officer Keenan and others to the place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. Benjamin r. cranston.

Cranston was held from the Central Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Rev. Joel B. Slocum Of ficiated. A large number of friends and relatives attended, many coming from out of town. Roderick F. Sulii- were c. R. Gallup, J. P. Holloway, Chester G. Anlbler and Shepard l. Palmer. Burial was in Yantic cerna- tery. where a committal service was read at the grave.
 Undertakers Church & Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
cannasticut Patants.

The list of patents issued to Con- necticut inventors, reported by Frank H, Allen, follows: Charles E. Adarn- son, Shelton, addressing attachment for duplicating machines; Clarence <. Arnold, Hartford, tire builders tool: William M. Butler, Hartford, anto- matic metal turning machine; William c. Fisher, Middletown, cartridge TO- ceptacle or belt; William H. Gates, New Haven, collapsible tap; William H. Gates, New Haven, die head attach ment; Alfred c. driscom, Bridgeport, sreed changing mechanism for motor vehicles: Andrew H. King, Clinton, axle truing device; George H. Parsons, Stamford, accenting device for player pianos: Margaret A. Perkins, Bristol, cutting and shaping aprons: Carl r. Schnuck, Ansonia, clutch; Jon1 J. Scully, Bridgeport, holder for talking machine records.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO
 STORE EMPLoYEs
CIarke at Pasnik Co., Receive $25o Gold Pieces Besides increase in Wages.

Employees of the Pasnik Go. were pleasantly surprised when the man ager, Alex Pasnik on Saturday pre- scented every one with a s2.50 gold piece and 8 10 per cent. increase in wages, besides a dollars worth of mer- chandise. The gifts were much ,ap- preo!ated by the clerks as the co1npany has been here only short time, Man ager Pasnik also announced that the employees will receive vacations this summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
JlTNEY, THE FIRE DOG, KILLED
Run Over by Auto bumper While Go'
 ina to First Alarm.

Jitney, the fire dog at the Central fire station, while making his first call to fire with the firemen on Fri day afternoon. when they were sum. money to a chimney fire on Broad street, was run over and killed by the auto-pumper. As the apparatus was rounding the corner of Willow and Franklin streets, Jitney ran in front of the machine.
 The dog, which had been st the station only about two weeks, was donated by Edward Breed and was a French bull.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
MUSIC AT SHELTERlNG ARMS. Beautiful Programme Arranged by
 Mrs. Charles S. Fiske.

A programme of Christmas music was arranged by Mrs. Charles s. F'iske and was finely given at the Sheltering Arms Sunday afternoon when A. Craig Taylor sang several so- los in fine voice, with Miss Olive Riley at the piano. Miss Elizabeth Lane con- tributed violin numbers delightfully."- played, with Miss Riley acconpanfst, and Miss Helen c. Otis gave 8 brace of Christmas songs which were very much enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
YULETIDE GREETINGS,
Rector of St. James Episcopal Parish Expresses Christmas Wishes to Peo- pie and Charges.

In the current issue of The Parish Visitor, the publication of St. James Episcopal church, Poquetanuck, the rector has the following seasonab!e greetings: To the Members of St. James Parish: Your rector desires to extend to you his hearty good wishes for a merry and joyful Christmas.
 Sincerely your friend.
 LEAVITT~C, STIERBURNE To My Brothers at the State Farm: God bless you all this Christmas day.
 Sincerely your friend
 LEAVITT c. SHERBURNE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
l85th DIVIDEND

Office of The Norwich Savings Society
 Norwich, Conn, Dee. 9, 1916.
 The Directors of this Society have declared out of the earnings of the current six months 2 semi annual div. idend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annum, payable to depcsi- tors entitled thereto on ard after January IS, 1917.
 COSTELLO LipPITT, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
pistributed Fruit Baskets.

An Sunday afternoon members c,f the Soda1itas of the Broadway Congrega- tional church distributed very pretty baskets trimmed with red and laure1s
 containing jellies, fruits, nuts, etc, to the shut-ins of the parish. The bask- cts were made by the club members.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
DIED cHAPMAN-Tn this city, Dec. 25, 1916. Arthur Willis Chapman aged 39 years. Funeral notice hereafter.
Our Ji.ney offer-ThIs ard 50.

Our Jitney offer.-This ard 50.
 Don't miss this. Cut oui this slip, enclose with 5c and mail it to Foley G Co.,. 2S35 Sheffield Ave-, Chicago, H., writing your name and address early. You will receive in return trial pa<A- age containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs, colds and croup; Foley Kidney Pills. for pain in sides and back, rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder ailments. and Foley Cathartic Tablets, a wholesome and oroughly cleansing cathartic, for con- stipation, biliousness, headache and sluggish bowers. Lee & Osgood Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
GOVERNMENT APPOINTMENT
 FOR DIR. JOSEPH A. AMBLER
To Be Assistant Petroleum Chemist in Department of Agriculture.

The many friends of Dr. Joseph 4. Amber of Poughkeepsie, N. F., will be pleased to learn he has recovered from his recent illness and soon moves his family to Washington, D. C., where he has position as assistant petro- leum chemist in the bureau If chem istry, department of agriculture. Mrs. Ambler was Miss F1ossie B. Holloway of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
Coal SmouIderind.

Sunday afternoon shortly before four o'clock the autopumper and auto chem ica1 responded to telephone call for a smouldering fire in the coal pocket owned by Hall Brothers. near the Chelsea dock. The fire started from spontaneous combustion and had been smouldering for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
The 123rd Annual Meeting

of the. Mutual Assurance Co: of the City of Norwich will be held at the Norwich Savings Society Monday, Jan. 9th, 1917, at 10 a. m.
 NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS. Policies will be renewed at the Nor wich Savings Society on presentation.
 C. R. BUTTS, Treasurer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25

Russell Kinney. formerly of this city, but now of Boston, is spending a few days with his mother on Hunt ington place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-25
GEORGE G. GRANT Undertaken and Embalmer 32 Providence St., Taftville Prompt attention to day or night calls. Telephone 6s0. epr14MWFaw1
The Thames National Bank

Norwich, Conn.,. Dec. 23, 1916. The annual meeting of the Stock holders of this Bank. for the election of Directors and the transaction of such other Business as may legally come before them, is hereby called to be held at their Banking House on Tuesday. Jan. 9, 1917, at II o'clock a. m.
 CHARLES w. GALE. Cashier.