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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
BALLOUVILLE
Attawaugan Company Donates Steam Heater to Methodist Church-PIans for Christmas Festival Offering For Armenians.

Church attendants from this village who walk the mile to Ettawaugan to attend the Methodist Episcopal ,churcr are greatly pleased with the Christmas present the Attawaugan company has made the church in the shape of a fine, large steam heater from a foun- dry in Norwich. It was set up and the piping done last week by Dan man gilded the radiators. Sunday 1t was used for the first time, and prov ed great success in providing suffi- cient heat with a very small pressure or steam: There are four large radia- tors of g sections each. two being placed on either side of the audience room. There is a smaller radiator of 16 sections back of the pulpit The heater is five feet and eight inches Tn height.
 Christmas Tree.
 There is to be a Christmas tree and special exercises at the Methodist church tomorrow evening. All have the privilege of bringing gifts to the tree for friends. The children will take a free-wiil offering for the thousands Of suffering Armenian children and adults.
 Prohibition Address.
 Last Sunday Rev. E. T. Potter of the Connecticut Temperance Union spoke at the M. B. church, and his showing of the increase of prohibition senti-
  pledged and portion of it paid in to- ward temperance work in the state.
 George Labelle and Julius Massey, of Fort Terry. were special guests at the social given Dy the ladies. at a re- cent meeting in the club house.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. L. Pray entertained their son James from Beacon Falls a part of last week.
 A few days since two fine deer were roticed near the village.
 Both in this village and at Alta waugan the new U. $. thrift stamps are on sale at the post offices.
 The Late George Bousquet. An aged resident, highly esteemed throughout the village, George Bous- quet, died last week. He had been aiI- ing for some tirne.- He was 76 years of age. Beside his widow, he is sur vived by two sons. Henry and Elzear and four daughters. Mrs. Napoleon Sawyer of Holyoke, Mass. Mrs. Arthur Chopdeiain, of Southbridge, Mass, Mrs. Etienne Favsereau and Miss lena Bousquet, of this village. The oldest grandson George is at Camp Gordon, Atlanta, Ga.
 After a number of weeks in Wor- cester. Mrs. James Smith has return ed to her home here.
 George Berbue's horse got cast in it's stall last week and had to be soht.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
COLCHESTER
Funeral of Henry English - Judge Buell. Busy With Questionnaires - Daniel Webster, Jr., EnIists.

The funeral Of Henry English, who died in Lebanon Thursday, was held at St. Andrews church Saturday morn ing at o'clock. Burial was in St. Andrews cemetery. Mir. English was a native of this place.
 Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was weekend caller in town.
 Busy With Questiennaires.
 Judge Buell. has been busy for the past two days instrueting the young men how to fill out their question wiser for Colchester, Salem and Leb- anon
 Home for Holidays.
 Misses Nellie Gerhardt and Eileen Sullivan, who are attending the Nor- mai school at Willimantic. are at their homes in town for the holidays
 Leslie Beebe of Wesleyan is at his home on Linwood avenue for the Christmas recess.
 Miss Annie Elgart, who is attending college in New York city, is the guest of her parents, Mir and Mrs. Harry Elgart for the holidays.
 T. P Kinney has been confined to his home on Hayward avenue the past week with a severe cold
 Eniists in Cavalry.
 Daniel Webster, Jr., oldest son of Daniel J. Webster of South Main street tae-S CiiiSlCd HI lHS OIltIeQ SLdIeS ar my, cavalry branch. and is at Fort Slocum, N. Y
 Louis Baldwin of Middletown was calling on friends in town Friday.
 Alden Bunyan of Yale and Leon Bunyan of Wesleyan are at their home on South Main street for the Christ mas recess.
 Miss Alma odin left Friday for her home in New Britain to spend the nol- idays.
 Miss Mary Condren, who is attend ing college at Convint, N. J., Is at her home on South Main street for the holidays. f
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
RICHMOND

Herbert Knight did not make his regular trip through this vicinity We'd nesday on account of the snow.
 Mr. and Mrs. Everett Moore and son Ralph are in Providence with their Christmas business.
 John Smith and daughter Ethel were in Hope Valley Wednesday,.
 Teddy De Coppet and Howard Hitch cock filled their icehouse Tuesday. some of the cakes measuring 10 to 12 inches. ..-
 A party of four same from Newport to hunt here and they made their stopping place at George Matterson's.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
OBITUARY
TheophiIe Racine,


 Theophile Racine 79, for many years 8 resident of Dayville. died Friday night at his home in that place. He was a native of Canada. Mir. Racine leaves his wife, four sons and two daughters.
 Arman Hebert.
 Arman Hebert, 4, son of Mir. and Mrs. David Hebert, died Sunday morn ing at their home in Plainfield.
 Holiday Guests.
 Misses Nellie and Margaret Sulli- van. Thomas Hoy, all of Hartford Miss Dorothy St. Onge, Providence, and John Whalen, Boston, will be Christmas guests of Mir. and Mrs. Louis E. Kennedy.
 Liberty Bonds as Gifts. The directors of the Windham Coun- ty National bank at their meeting on Saturday voted the customary divi- dend to stockholders at the rate Of six per cent. per annum,e added a sub- stantiaf amount to the surplus account of tine bank, and, in view of the addi- t;ona1 work the. clerks have been do- ing during the past year. because of changes in the clerical force and ac- tivities in handling the two Liberty loans, presented the clerks Liberty bonds as gifts.
 The past year, as reported by the bank, has been one of the most suc- cessful in it's history. which dates back to 1922.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
LEBANON
Weekend Guests and Traveiers-Red Cross Room Open Tuesday Evening for Young Folks Meeting.

Mrs. Willis Fuller of RidgefieId Is visiting relatives in town.
 Mrs. H. M. Peck spent Wednesday with her granada ughter. Mrs. Freder- ick F. Manning of Yantic
 Mrs. Adell W. Spaulding of this place and Mrs. c. B. Cobb of Norwich spent the weekend with relatives in Hartford
 Mrs. H. M. Peck. Mir. and Mrs. c. M. Geer and Mrs. M. J. Hoxie were in Norwich Monday.
 Miss Alice Lillie of Willimantic spent Monday with her gra ndmother. Mrs. E. c. Lillie.
 James Wells and Earle Hoxie were in Moosup Thursday
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Manning and son Edward of Yantic spent Sunday at c. NJ. Gser's.
 Motored to South KiIIinsiy.
 MT. and Mrs. c. M. Geer and son Leroy rnotored to South KiIlingly on Thursday. spending the day with the latter's sister, Mrs. M. D. Whitaker.
 Mrs. H. M. Peck is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. M. D.. Whitaker of South Killingly.
 E. A. Hoxie and NJ. J. Hoxie were in Willimantic Saturday.
 Mrs. William A. Pieltz was in Nor
 Mrs: A w Spaulding with Mrs. Robert Lillie and daughters .Arlena and Phyllis spent Friday in Norwich guests of Mrs. Spaulding's brother,
 Winthrop Abell of Greeneville spent Thursday with his mother. Mrs. Car rie Abel1.
 Meet at Red Cross Room.
 The Red Cross rooms at the home of Miss Hattie E. Hewitt are open every Tuesday evening for the benefit of the young folks meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
crossing to lengthen the siding.

crossing, to lengthen the siding.
 Mrs. E. M. Yeomans has returned home, after a short stay with her sis- ter in East Hartford.
 c. A. Faulkner is in receipt of a let ter from John Linnel. formerly of this place, now with the 102nd Regiment, Co. G, somewhere in France"
 Andover has a young knitter in Miss Alice Yeomans, eight years old, who is knitting for the Red Cross.
 Writes From France.
 Mrs. Thomas Lewis has received news from John Goodman. one or the local boys now in France. He reports lots of mud there, and that they have received no pay for two months. Mrs. Verno Spero was a Williman- tic visitor Wednesday of last week.
 Miss. Julia Perkins, who has been nursing in Hartford, has returned home.
 Fred A. Sackett is i'll with a hard cold.
 The public school had Christmas ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
George B. Sweet.

The death of George B. Sweet 81, the home of his niece, Mrs. Lydia Place, where he had been making his home since he left Danieison about seven years ago.
 MT. Sweet was born in Foster, near the site of the much exploited gold mine, and lived in that town until he had grown to manhood. Then he came to what is now known as Goodyear and was employed there for period of years afterwards coming to Danielson He lived here for many years at the corner of Hutchins and Mechanic streets, on the property now owned by Arndt Bretschneider.
 Mir Sweet leaves one sister, Mrs Luciux Northrup, of Foster. Mrs. Sweet died in November. 1914.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
- OBITUARY.

and there is to be concert in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
GIFTS FOR 4so
Employees at Goodyear Could Choose
 casf, or Magazine Subscription.

At Goodyear 45e employees of the Goodyear Cotton company. Inc, were remembered with gifts. The employees were given their choice between the gift of dollar and a subscription to one of a. list of high grade magazines. About half chose the money gift.
 Two special events arranged for the near future are holding the interest of the people of the village. The first is the war rally scheduled for Friday evening of this week. At this time the Goodyear band will play and there will be a chorus of 65 voices.
 On New Years afternoon the annual Old English tea party. the special fete each year at Goodyear. will take place
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24

Norfolk--Following a custom of sev- eral years. Mrs. H. H. Bridgman will provide Christmas tree for the chiI- dren of the Gilbert Home in Winsted and Miss Isabella Eldridge has pre- sented goodly sum for the use of the Sunday school of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Instead of the usual tree this amount will be turned over to a charitable organiza- ton of the church this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
ANDOVER
Red Cross Elects New Chairman Steam Shovel Arrives for Railroad Work.

The Red Cross held the weekly meeting Wednesday and elected Mrs. GiIchrist chairman in the place of Miss Gertrude White, who expects to leave soon to take a Short course, at Amherst Agricultural College.
 food demonstration On meatless recipes was given in the Town hall on Tuesday of last week by Miss Costello of Storrs.
 Cleared Over $40.
 The Ladies' Benevolent Society took in over $40 at their supper and sale given Dec. Is.
 The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company has ship ped a steam shovel here for use in cutting away the banking at Cases
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24

Southinston-Fire Cbief Cronin has issued order to She Plantsyi1Ie Milldale and Marion fire companies to respond to all alarms, on the first call, in their section of the town. The order is imperative because of the con- dition of the streets of the town at the present time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
COUNT SARGENT BURIED
Exiled French NobIeman Sleeps in a
 Local Cemetery.

The funeral of Count Edouard Aime Sargent d'Hendecourt was held Sat- urday morning from the home of Mir. and Mrs. Nazaire Pepin Main street. with funeral services at St. James church, Rev. M. J. Ginet. M. s., being celebrant of the mass of requiem. Bur ial was in Holy Cross cemetery. Louis F. Kennedy was in charge of the fu- neral arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
The Church Co.
 Danielson, Conn.
they have followed for a number O. years.
 Siona Beta Class Officers,

The following are the newly elected officers of Sigma Beta class: Presi-
 dent, Helen Phillips; vice president, Lillian MaertenS; secretary, Helen Carver; treasurer, Anna Arnold; cor responding secretary. Mary Carpenter; committees. lookout. Hazel Geeson, Lillian Maertens. Helen Carver; social Anna Arnold, Mary Carpenter Hazel Clifford
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24

ercises Friday evening without a Christmas tree this year. However, the children received a token in the shape of a bag containing an orange, popcorn, nuts and raisins.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-24
DANIEISON AND PUTNAM NEWS
DANIELSCN

Four Generations Enrolled ln Red cross-Banks Open Tonisht-Wau- reean Young Man Ordained Sunday lover 1000 Enrolled in Red Gross Burial of Count Saresnt-Liherty Bonds as Gifts for. National Bank Employees.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
) Up to the Minute "a /
SPORTINGNEw5A gA
From Everywhere.
SET NEW PAR FIGURES
Western Golf Officials Announce Re
vision of Distance Table.

Chicago, April 20.-A new table for
computing par has been adopted by
the United States Golf association
which is IN accordance with the views
advanced early in the year by menu
bers of the Western Golf association.
A frightening of the par distance was
advocated, and in keeping with this
suggestion, the United States associa-
tor announced today that its meas
urements will be as follows:
Up to $50 yards and inclusive par
is to be 8; from PSI to $50 yards, A.;
from 451 to 500 yards, 5; from Sol
yards upwards, s. The previous dis
tances were: Up to 225 yards, 3; 226
to 425. 4; 426 to 500, 5; Sol yards and
upward, s.
The western association had plan
ned to make the change and today an
nounced the figures of the national
body will be adopted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
He Gives Richie Mitchell ThOro
Threshing at Milwaukee,.

Milwaukee, Wis, April 2O.-Ritchie
Mitchells hopes for fame and claim
as a title contender went glimmering
away when Benny Leonard, New York
Hebrew, settled decisively the argu-
ment as 10 which was the better man.
The eastern fighter took the Mil
waukee idol to as complete a trimming
as the most rabid partisan could de-
sire scoring two clean cut knock
downs before administering the fin
ishing touches in the seventh.
Mitchell, game to the last. realized
he was beaten, but strove valiantly
to last the ten rounds. 1t was due only
to Leonards easy going tactics that he
stayed as long as he did.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
STECHER COMING BACK
Nebraska Throws Giant Russian in
Straight Falls at X. c.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 20.-Joe
Stecher, Dodge. Neb., mat marvel, had
started on his way back today in his
campaign to regain recognition as the
nations wrestling champion Stecher.
by use of his famous body scissors
hold here Thursday night threw Ivan
Linow, giant Russian, in two straight
falls. The first fall was gained in is
minutes and the second in thirteen.
Frank Gotch, the 'old master" as
referee, was the chief attraction. Be-
fore the match Gotch made a speech
and told funny story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
BASEBALL TODAY.


National League.
Boston at New York. cloudy, $50 p. IN.
Brooklyn at Philadelphia. cloudy, 3 p. m
Chicago at Pittsburg. cloudy, 3 p. IN.
Cincinnati at st. Louis, part cloudy, ) p. m
American League.
ST Louis at Chicago, cloudy, ; p. IN.
Detroit at Cleveland. cloudy. :; p. IN.
Philadelphia at Washington. clear. 3 p. m
New York at Boston, rain, ) p. IN.
American Association.
Louisville at Toledo. cloudy. > p IN.
indianapolis at Columbus. cloudy. :; p. IN
Kansas City. at St Paul cloudy. ) p m.
Milwaukee at Minneapolis. cloudy, p. m
Western League.
Lincoln at Joplin, cloudy, p. m.
Des Moines at st. Joe, cloudy. p
Sioux City at Wichita, cloudy. 3 p. m.
Omaha at Denver, clear, 3 p. III.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

Cleveland, o., April 20.-Johnny
KiIbane, champion featherweight, out
pointed Matt Brock, of Cleveland, in
their 10 round no decision bout here.
Kilbane floored Brock six times in
the first round but was unable to put
over the decisive punch. Brock re-
cuperated and fought back hard in
the last few rounds, but was out
boxed and out-fought by Kilbane.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
Men s Neckwear

A fresh shipment of mems all
silk, flow-end four-in-hand ties.
Fine assortment of patterns and
colors at-50c.
Bat-Wing Bow Ties-new colors
and patterns at-5Oc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
New Jewelry

Oriental Girdles-very stylish at
500, S1.25 and up to $500.
Neck Girdles-black velvet with
semi-precious stones at $1.OO, $3.50
and $3.50.
Hawaiian Beads at 59c strand.
German Silver Mesh Bag with
drawstring al $1.19.
Links for Soft Cuffs at soc, SIC
and $1.0O.
Cameo Brooches, special at sec.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
Edgings at 80 c

Imitation Irish and Filet Edges,
just such laces as are being used
for edging jabots, waist trimmings,
etc. Special at yard-S15c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

III innings)
At TOedo-Score: II. H. f.
Indianapolis
Toledo ......................1 0
Batteries and Gossett; heat-
ing and Sweeney.
At st. Paul-Score: Il. H. z.
Milwaukee, ................. e 10 l
St Paul Observation-Disclosures. 5
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Murphy; Up
ham and Glenn.
At Columbus-Score: r. H L.
Louisville .................. ...3 j
Columbus 0
Batteries-Co Stroud and Glenn
ons James, George and Coleman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
Ribbon Special

Fancy Ribbons in floral. stripes
and plaids as well as plain moires
and taffetas. Values to 39c, H.
Saturday at yard. .,.. A0C
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

St Marys, Kan, April 2O.-In a
slugfest which was all cne-sided, st.
Mary's baseball team defeated Beth
any, IA to 0. st. Marys captured
twelve hits, ranging from singles to d
home run. Crimmons, the local pitch
er easily kept the visitors to three
hits, scattered. and at no time did they
threaten to score.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
WESTERN LEAGUE.

At st. Joe-Score: Il. H. L.
Des Moines q
St. Joseph -....-.............4
Batteries-Berger and Spahr, Breen (;
Wright and Moore.
At Wichita-Score: II. II. L.
Sioux City NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. o
wichita u L" -
observation-disclosures. Kelley and Crosby; G.
Davis, Lyons and Yaryan.
Lincoln at Joplin-game postponed; rain
Omaha at Denver-game postponed; rain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
LEONARD WINS BOUT.

Kansas City at Minneapolis, game post
poned wet grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

Pa Rourke is no snow bird. He re-
fused to allow his OmahOgs to play
on white Denver blanket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

ADDITIONAL SPORT WILL BE
FOUND ON OTHER PAGES
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
SCOREBOARD FLASHES

Thursdays martyr-Bugs Grover.
The former Topekan had to be knock
ed out of the box before Sioux City
could win from Wichita. Pepper
Clark saved the day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

The rain jinx continued to rule az
Joplin Thursday and the Miners had
to remain in their shafts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

| Pink Bodie delivered in the twelfth
| inning and the Red SoX fell before
the athletics. The delivery was a
clout into the left field bleachers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

The Giants held themselves to nine
RUS in taking the final game of the
series from the Robins. Today the
National league terrors meet the
Braves for the second time this sea-
son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20

Oeschger didn't have a chance when
the Phillies starting batting the ball
and the Braves made u clean sweep
aga inst the Quakers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-04-20
Save Money On
LaUn Mowers, Garden Tools, Etc.

Mowers practically
friction. adjust
All $12O0.
Garden Csc Garden Rakes
Spades
Trowes for Garden
Garden Seeds-In by 5000 packages
flower seeds. the
garden a package, Zoe dozen.
Hose-Our ed rubb
5-ply hose, couplings. $3.50 value-S4.9s.
Moulded Rubber nd guar
anteed, sells at 15c IT. Special at-12c.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07

clubs to increase the food supply cul- tivation. At Brookfield the Garden club has been formed with a farm bu- reau director in charge. Much in- terest is being shown in the "Mother and Daughter" canning clubs.
 The Garden Association of Green wich has engaged one paid supervisor and with a corps of able volunteer leaders is undertaking the cultivation of 16O acres.
 As a result of their conference with the Connecticut committee of food supply yesterday at the Hartford club. the executive committees of the three leading banking organizations of the state, the Connecticut Bankers asso- citation. The Savings Banks associa- tion and the Association of State Banks and Trust companies, will rec ommend to Connecticut bankers that special consideration be given this year to loans which will be used for increasing food. production in the state. Application for such loans will be made to county agents, who will submit to banks those which>they can recommend.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-07
STATE WAKING UP
 TO NEED Of FOOD.
Activity All Over Connecticut
 Among Amateur Gardeners
Especial to the Herald).


 Hartford, May More than 5000 boys and girls in Fairfield county are engaged in gardening work under the direction of L. M. Johnson, the county club leader, who is working with the Fairfield County Farm Bureau. These boys and girls will cultivate more than 45O acres of land. Additions to the ranks are being made daily so there is every probability that the de- tail of workers and acreage will be increased greatly within the next two weeks. This does not include the work being done in Danbury. where there is a Father and Son" garden movement which will result in the cultivation of 125 acres of potatoes The farm bureau is endeavoring to CO., operate in every way possible 50 that Fairfield County may show not only a great increase in the production of food. but in the conservation as we'll.
 The city of Bridgeport has been divided into thirteen sections with a chairman and committee in charge of each. There will be approximately 1,500 club workers in this city. Three paid supervisors are employed.
 In Fairfield. the Fairfield Garden club has been the means of securing supervisor to take charge of 300 or more club workers. The boys in this community are, among other things, caring for six-acre potato patch.
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