Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-20
VARIOUS MATTERS

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 The planet Neptune is east of Sa- turn in Cancer rising about s.15 p. m. Travel on the railroads is already increasing, due to early holiday busi- ness.
 Fifty printed calling cards for 35 cents at The Bulletin Oh1ce.-adv.
 Charcoal is another household sup ply which cold weather is making somewhat scarce.
 Some of the historical societies will note Forefathers' Day in their meet lngs about this time.
 An exceptionally attractive line of Christmas booklets and cards is be- ing offered by local dealers.
 There is to be a Christmas tree and concert held at the Second Baptist church at Shunoc, Sunday evening.
 Farmers about the county who raised buckwheat this season are grinding it now and find that it meets g ready sale.
 Is popular with school pupils for reel tatfons, etc. is R. H. Schauff1er's Our Flag in Verse and Prose.
 
 to welcome this (Friday) evening those who desire to unite with the church at the next communion.
 Christmas candy has arrived at Lee & Osgood's.-adv.
 The pastor at Liberty Hill, Rev. John H. Knott, delivered an interest Ing sermon at the Preston City Con- gregational church Sunday. .
 Gold coins will be quite scarce this season for Christmas gifts, as the gov ernment is not giving the coins out to the banks as in former years.
 Housewives who have to depend up- on gas stoves for cooking are confront ed by an entirely new domestic prob lem, since the gas became so poor.
 Although sugar cannot be obtained in the city markets, some of the rural grocers are able to supply customers with limited quantities from time to time.
 All notices of engagements, deaths. births, marriSyes and similar items sent The Bulletin must be signed by the sender. otherwise they will not be used.
 Maria L. Sanford, for nearly 30 years a member of the faculty of the Uni versity of Minnesota, was born at Old Saybrool1, Conn. s1 years ago We'd nesday.
 Tomorrow, St. Thomas day, there will be the celebration of holy com munion at 10 a. m. at Christ church. with the customary Friday afternoon service at 5.
 The fun of tying Christmas greens for decorating has been spoiled for hrh hCF since the ground pine is covered by. frozen snow.
 It is encouraging for local grocers and marketmen that the good old cus- tom of entertaining Christmas house parties during holiday week is to be continued in numerous instances.
 Local postal authorities are inter- ested in the stand Senator George F. Mclean has taken at Washington to secure for postal employees a salary in crsase ranging from fifteen to thirty per cent.
 The families Of the Second Congre- gational church would delight Mir. HooverS heart. Last week Il of them reporte6 on food saving total of 94 wheatless, 16S nleatless and 278 waste less meals.
 The Sunday school festival at Christ Episcopal church is to be held Christ mas eve, at 4.30. On Christmas night the church is to entertain the boys from the submarine base, as was done night.
 Carpenters employed by the New Haven road are erecting a portable house on land near Bakers bridge, No- ank, for the shelter of the iron work CTS and carpenters who are soon to make alterations on the bridge.
 About fourteen patients at the Nor- wich Tubercuiosis Sar1itariurn were conducted there as usual Wednesday morning at 1o.45, by Rev. Richard R. Graham, rector of Christ church.
 On account of the observance of Christmas and New Years the New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road, following its custom, will omit a number of trains into and out of Boston. Tuesday, Dec. 25. and Tuesday, Jan. 1.
 To sell or give a soldier or sailor iY- toxicants or to assist him in getting liquor is violation of law likely to provoke serious consequences as is indicated by two cases disposed of in the federal court in Hartford last week, yet it is being done occasionally.
 At the city barn. Street Commis- sioner George E. Fellows hung out a four-star service flag Wednesday for employees of the department, Dennis O'Nei1l. James Kane and James Thompson. at Fort Wright, and CIar- enee Briggs tchauffeur) at Fort Dev- ems.
 Probably the youngest member of Norwich Red Cross chapter is Bar bara. Lane Fellows, the ffep> months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. George R. Fellows. of Laurel Hill avenue. who was enrolled by her grandmother. Mrs. George E. Fellows, at the Thames Ma t:ona1 Bank Tuehday.
 Edson s. Bishop, formerly of Nor wich, now of Stonington, is devoting much time to work in connection with the office of the U. s. marshal at Hartford. He travels in all parts of the state i1s his capacity of an assist ant official His long term as mar shal makes him valuable officer WAR SAVINGS SOCIETIES
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