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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12


 There was a large attendance at St. Mary's church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock when twelve aspirantS were taken into three different societies. Five became members of the Rosary society, four joined St. Anne's society and three became Children of Mary.
 Preceding the special ceremonies Rev. J. V. B. Bellanger delivered an eloquent sermon in French. speaking on the requirements and duties of the new members. In an English sermon, Rev. Thomas Lynch explained the nleanf1g of the Rosary society and re- lated how the Catholic women of this country are assisting in war work. He complimented the members of the Rosary society for the faithful effort in procuring new members. Acts of consecration were read in French and in English. 2, ~ Following the exercises benediction was given by Father Lynch.
 Owing to the slippery walking the procession which was to- have been formed at Sodality hall was cancelled This. procession took place in the church. A cross-bearer followed by banner carriers of different societies formed in the main aisles and march, ed through the different aisles. During the procession special music arranged by the ofganist. Miss N. V. Milner,
 Motortruck skidded.
 Monday afternoon the driver of an autotruck belonging to the Taftville Wet Wash company met with an ac- cident while travelling Through the lower section of Main street Owing to the icy road the driver could not control his machine which skidded and crashed into a fence and the rear truck struck pole, smashing the rear portion of the car.
 Personal Mention.
 Mrs. Thomas Bamford, who has been spending several days with friends in New York, has returned to her home on Fifth avenue
 James .Royle of White Rock spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Thomas Bamford.
 Mr. and Mrs. St. Jean. of South bridge, Mir. and Mrs. William Brouel- iette of Worcester and Miss Hazel Brouellette of the Academy, spent Sunday at the home of Miss V. Dupuis Of Main street.
 Harry Daniels and Emile Routher have returned to their home in Frank lin after spending several days with friends in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12

nesday the machine sSidded and went crosswise of the road and into the bank and turned over with Rr. Watehel under it. He was not in jured, as when it went over he was thrown away from the steering wheel The automobile was not seriously dam aged but had to be taken to Wllii- mantle to be repaired. Through the kindness of Clifford Kings son, Mr. Wachtel was taken home, where he took his horse and carriage and finish ed the route.
 On account Of bad traveltng vna the cold, there was no C. E. meeting on Sunday evening.
 In the absence of Mrs. Wallace Pal mer, church organist, Mrs. J. George Clark played the organ Sunday morn ing.
 j. H. Barrill Is in poor health and some days not able t9 be out.
 MT. and Mrs. Wallace Palmer return ed to their home Friday after a week spent in Maiden and during their stay visited Boston ana Wereestef.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12

Birthday Party-Start on k. of C.. War Fund campaign-Baptist Sum day School to Have Christmas Trees -Mrs. charIes T. Ramaos lli.

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Doyle enter tained on Sunday afternoon a party of children in honor of the fifth birthday of their grandson, Thomas Doyle, 2d. Tie little folks were entertained at Q dainty lunch prepared by Mrs. Doyle. a patient in Memorial hospital, New London, for several months for typhoid, has recovered and has returned to her home in Paimertown.
 x. of C. Canvass.
 Pequot council, K. of C.. held a bus mess meeting Sunday and commit tee was chosen to appoint members to canvass in town for subscriptions to the councils s16,800 war fund.
 Cornelius F1ahsrty has been on a business trip in New York: for Jacksonville, where he has been transferred from camp at Fort Wright Fishers Island. with relatives in New York.
 .Te Have Christmas Tree. The Baptist Sunday school has be- gun preparations to celebrate Christ mas. Solicitors are out for subscrip- tfons towards the tree. .ms s To Drill at Norwich. <
 Wednesday evening the local Home guard will go to Norwich for their drill at the armory.
 Special music will be sung by the choir at St. John's Roman Catholic church at Christmas.
 Mrs. Herman Johnson and son Ron- aid of Norwich speht a few days at the home of MT. and Mrs. Robert Pa ton.
 Mrs George W. Dart and son. Ros- COG c. Dart, were in Ne wHaven on
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
Brief Mentinn-

Large crowds of people are availing themselves of the fine skating at Rec- reation park everS day. 7:
 The seniors at the high school will hold social evening Friday evening in the school gym. Games will be played and afterwards they will dance.
 Amos Barber of Engine company No. is visiting with his mother at Ware, Mass. During his visit William Mar. tin, call man of the company, is taking his place on the force
 The local exemption board held a meeting Tuesday afternoon in the se- lectmen's office at the town hall Lit tie of any importance was done with the exception Of certifying one man for service.
 The tickets for the Red Cross min- strels which is to be given at Loomer opera house Thursday evening are selling rapidly. The Thread City Cys clers. who will put the show on, carf certainly do it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
BROOKLYN.
Meeting of Women's club-SaIe and Supper-Annuai Meeting of County
 Agricultural Society.

The woinen's club mot Monday aft ernoon, Mrs. William H. Danielsun be- ing the hostess. Tho roll call was current events. Miss Frances Palmer bers were voted in.
 Rev. George F. Geuung, D. D. was in Hartford Monday afternoon and ev- ening- attending the Connecticut Bap- tist Workers institute held at the. First Baptist church. coming home Tues day noon, bringing his wife who had remained with her daughter, Mrs. Charles Minott, after Thanksgiving.
 A Patient at Hospital
 Tuesday evening Miss Alice Hare, housekeeper for D. D. Snow, was taken to the Day Kirnball hospital for treat ment.
 Tuesday the body of John Bolhkolb- sky, who died at the Day Kimball hos pital was brought here for burial in the South Cemetery; Harwick, Mass, formerly pastor of the Congregational church, brought the body of their son, Leslie, here for burfals in the South Cemetery.
 Sale and Supper.
 Friday the Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church in the afternoon held a sale. of aprons and Christmas per in the vestry.
 Held Annual Meeting.
 Saturday afternoon the annual meet ing of the Windham County Agricul- tural society was held in the Unitari- an hall The report of the treasurer showed cash in the treasury of $42S.82. The officers chosen for the coming year were as follows:
 President, Herman B. Chapman, of Plainfield; first vice president N. G. Williams, Brooklyn; second vice pres ident, Henry Dorrance, Plainfield; third vice president. Frank W. Martin. Chaplin; secretary, Marshall J. Frfnk, Canterbury. treasurer, William R. Thurber, Brooklyn; auditors, Oscar F. Atwood. Brooklyn; Riley E. wftter. Brooklyn; Frederick E. Miller, Brook lyn; executive committee, E.. M. M.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
EAST KILLNCLY
Snow Covered Roof an Advantape During Chimney F,re--christmas Sale

Miss Annie Brown and Mildred Carr of Versailles, spent the week end with friends here.
 Merrill Jacques of Camp Devens call- ed on friends here Sunday.
 Claude Chase of DanieIson is work ing for. the International Cotton com pany.
 Chimney Fire.
 There was a chimney fire at S. ID. Sheldon's Saturday evening. His house was saved from burning by the roof being covered with snow and ice. W. E. Whitt1e of Versailles visited friends here Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs, M. E. Chase who have been visiting at MT. and Mrs. Henry Oatley's, haze gone to South Killing ly to visit MT. and Mrs. George Phil lips.
 Christmas Sale. There was a Christmas sale at Mrs. Lizzie Whites Saturday evening. Mrs. John Flood is ill.
 Albert Gordon visited relatives in North Grosvenordale, Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
USQUEPAUGH

William Potter of Providence spent over Sunday with B. c. Locke.
 Gideon Palmer was a caller at West Kingston Monday
 Mrs. J. L. Briggs visited Sunday and Monday with Wakefield friends.
 Mrs. I. M. Kenyon and Mrs Eva Webster attended the funeral of Mrs. Cassie C.. Barber at Hope Valley on Sunday.
 F. K Crandall and J. c. Cahoone were callers at Carolina Friday even ing
 Mrs. C. C. Kenyon was a visitor in Providence one day recently.
 Mrs. Annie E.. Webster with her daughter, has returned to North Eas- tor. after weeks visit with her par ents.' pr. and Mrs. Kenyon.
 Ed. Reynolds has moved back into the Little Jake. He has been work ing for MT. Saunders of Richmond during the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
BALLOUVILLE
Social Club Dispiays Service Flag Children of Catholic Parish Give Entertainment-Revi Of 1875 Re- called.

Roy McGregor has returned to Prov idence, where he is working with his former employers, the Brown & Sharpe Go.
 The cottage meeting was held last Thursday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. George Cook. Thursday evening of this week 1t is to be at the residence of Supt. H. MacConnell.
 New Service Flao.
 A beautiful. new service flag re- ceived last week is floating from the flagstaff of the Ballouvflle Social club.
 Mir. and Mrs. John McGregor enter 'tained Rex. and Mrs. W. D. woodward ar dinner Friday. z-sS A barn is being built by Peter Young on the property in Pinevflle recently bought by him. ,.~
 .Delor Duso has returned from a re-. cent trip to the navy yard at Brook lyn, N. Y. He expects to enlist soon.
 Among others present in the village on the recent holiday were Miss Helen Kelly of Dayville. a teacher in Nor wfch, who was entertained by her aunt. Mrs Helen Tucker; Miss Bea- trice Simmons. with her parents, MT.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12

: day, to Be Collected by Santa Claus
 Mrs. Hector SiebIeau Hears From
 Haiifax.
 The ways and means committee of the Red Cross chapter is to distribute the Christmas stockings today. They will be collected by Santa Claus the day before Christmas. The committee numbers Mrs. Fred Condie, Mrs. G. H. Prior, Miss Bertha Lewis. Mss Mabel McBroome Mrs M. E. Shea, Mss Jean Burleson Mrs. Earl Montgomery, Mrs. T. A. Rioux. Theodore A. Robinson, Louis Mercy. James Dolan and Robert Olson.
 Halifax Relatives Heard From. Mrs. Hector Siebleau, whose rela-, tives live in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has received word that they are safe. Mir and Mrs. Pace of Mathewson street are still waiting for news of The woman's Missionary Society of the Congregational church meets at Mrs: Albert Donnell's this afternoon.
 The ladies who are interested in Undaunted Lodge, No. 94, K of F., are to meet in the Town hall Satur- day afternoon.
 c. E.. Official Board. The officers and committees elected to serve the Christian Endeavor so- ciety of the Congressional church vice president, Sadie E. Thompson; treasurer, Rev. Albert Donnen: secre- tary, Mena M. Mabel; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Carol McNicol; prayer meeting, Mrs. E. H. Hiscox. Rev. All bert Donnell. Elizabeth Heidelberg; lookout, Harry Paul, Mena M. Magel, Ethel Thompson; social, Sadie E.. Thompson, NJ. Adelaide Burdick, Alex McNicol, Mabel Wilcox, Marie H. whitecross. Leslie Hyde. G. A. Has kell, Alice Blair, Earl Hiscox: mis- sionary, Mrs. F. B. Robinson. Margue- rite B. Young, Elizabeth Thompson; flower, Alice Blair, Stanley Wheelock Ethel Fiske. Isabel Marshall.
 Pork Cheaper in Former Times.
 In the prices of pork comparisons the figures for three hundred pound hog thirty years ago should have been 22 dollars and fifty cents-not seven ty-two, fifty, as was stated in Tues days Bulletin.
 Personals.
 Mrs. William McNicol is i'll with tOnsilitis and measles.
 Miss Frances Colesworthy of Wor- cester and Brme Myott of Boston were weekend guests at MT. and Mrs. Nel- bert Myott's.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12

cause of his size.
 It was reported Tuesday morning that it was doubtful as to whether he could be able to stand the sudden shock.
 Word from the Backus hospital on his condition was very serious.
 Village Notes. Ss
 The PIainfield High school basket ball squad held practice Tuesday af- ternoon in Mi1ner hall. Moesup.
 MT. and Mrs. E. Douglas. Mrs. O. W. Potter and Miss Florence Douglas rrotored to Danielson Tuesday.
 The Moosup basketball club is to play the Plainf1eid High school squad Thursday evenng at Miner hall.
 Edwn- Freeman of Sterling Hill was a Moosup caller Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12

Fred Perkins was painfully injured Monday afternoon while working in tho washing room at Braggs mill. in Central Village. He attempted to put on a belt when he was pulled over the shafting number of tines and then fell to the floor. hs arm and all his clothing hanging to the shafting. The speed was quickly stopped and after the boy. was taken care of the clothes were taken from the shafting in which was his arm which had been pulled off at the elbow. The auto ambulance was sent up from Norwich and the boy was rushed to the Backus hospi- tai.
 Besides losing his arm he was quite badly cut on his side and his leg was broken.
 The boy is about fifteen years of age although he appears much older be-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
LIBERTY HILL.
Pastor prsashes Tn Preston on Vaca- tion Sunday-suppsr Proves Sue

Rev. John H. Knott pastor of Liber- ty HIM and Exeter churches. preached in Preston Sunday This was one Of his vacation Sundays. In his absence. Deacon John Clarke and Deacon O. W. Gur1ey conducted service. MT. Gurley read @ sermon. The day was very cold and the travelling quite slippery, not many being out.
 The Sunday school voted to have Christmas tree Christmas eve.
 Supper Clears About $26.
 A wool supper was held at the hall Friday evening. Ther. was h delega- tion from Willimantic which includ- ed some of the musical people and they gave pleasure with patriotic and other songs. The party was chaper- oned by Mrs. Charles Edwards, who formerly lived here and has local iTl- terests at heart. About $26 was real ized.
 carrier who delivers mail by automo- bile was coming down Kick Hill We'd
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12

ready Oversea.
 The High School service flag which has been ordered is to contain twenty one stars. Four of the twenty-one young men already are "over there" John Prior, Harold Williams, Edwin Main and William Dodge. The list of the young men from PlaInheld High. School are: Ralph Denhison, Peroy Schofield, Adona Duplus, Foster Bur gess, Edwin Main, Harold Williams John Prior, Matthew Burr Clifford N. Hill, Fay Mathewson, Earl DaViB. Howard Byles, Lester Gardner George Mcfarland, Arthur Reynolds, Norman Harvey, Saul .DaVignon, Franci9 sal- livan, Clarence Kingsley William Dodge, George Carr, Lloyd Miller and Ellis Sage. E
 simon Sullivan is able to be about, after being confined to his bed with A severe cold and slight attack of the grip.
 E'latnfeid High School basketball squad held it's first practice before it plays the Moosup basketball club on Thursday evering.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
STERLING

Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Babcock and little son have returned to their home fin Hartford.
 Mrs. John Knox and Mrs. William Kenyon were Providence visitors on Saturday.
 Mrs. Walter Lobtieli has returned fo her home in New Britain.
 Mrs. William N. Hawes entertained a number of relatives and friends on Monday, her birthday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
Taken Back to Bay State.

Mary Rose Degray of Boston, who has been in this city recently and was liable to become a town charge, was taken back to Boston, Tuesday morn ing by Chief Kiliourey. She had been confined to an institution at Spring field, but escaped. and was wanted by the authorities.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
Ten Dearees Above Zero.

Tuesday the thermometer stayed around ten above zero and the day was one of the coldest. Very little Of the large amount of ice and snow melted. only that on roofs of heated houses
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
November Mortality.

There were fourteen deaths in the town of Wfndham during November, only one of them less than one year old and half of them over fifty years of age
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
MOOSUP

Fred Perkins, IS, Has Arm Pulled Off When Caught iA shaftins-is at the Baetus Hospital in Dangerous Con- citioo-BasketbaII Team to Play PIainfieId.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
BALTIC

Twelve Members Admitted to Socie- ties Attached to St. Mary's Church ---Autotruck St<ids on ley Street. Personal Items.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
K. of c. War camp Fund crcwr.. :

The K. of c. campaign for the war work will probably close by next Sat- urday. Only about two hundred 1oi- lars remains to be subscribed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
WLLIMANTIC'

ago. John Tracy was a locomotive engineer for 25 or 30 years with. the Grand Trunk railroad. The doctor leaves a nephew. Dr. Edward Tracy, of Keene, N. H.. and several nieces in St Louis, all children of his brother John.
 Mrs. Mary L. Higgins.
 The death of Mrs. Mary Luton Higgins occurred at her home at 19 Turner street, Tuesday morning from an attack of heart disease. a trouble with which she had been suffering for over a month.
 Mrs Higgins was born in Ireland, of Scottish descent. She had resided in this city for several years and was we'll liked by all who knew her. She is survived by a daughter. Miss May Higgins, a son. Robert Higgins, three sisters, Mrs. William Nichols aud Mrs. Thomas Kelleher of this city and Mrs. John Laske of Rockville; and three brothers, William, John and Samuel, all of Willimantic.
 Charity Nurse No Longer Employed.
 A meeting of the United Charities was held at their rooms Monday af- ternoon. Routine business. including the reading of the secretary's report occupied most of the time. The Unit ed Charities is each day having more and more important work to do among the people of Willimantic. Unfortu- Eately, the work of the nurse has been dsscoh htfisued, because of lack of funds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
Charity Nurse No Lonaer Employed.
A. E, Brown to Enlist.

H. E. Brown. a former phy41ical in structor at the local Y: NJ. c. A.. now engaged in Y. M. c. A. war work at Camp Lee, Petersburg, Birginia, was visitor at the Y. M. c. A. Monday ard Tuesday. He left Tuesday eve ming for Hartford where he will en- 1eavor to join the aviation corps.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
EWETT CITY

Christmas Stockings, Distributed To- day, to Be Collected by Santa Claus
 Mrs. Hector SiebIeau Hears From A.4S@.x
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-12
PLAINFTELD

Twenty One Stars on High School : Service FIag-Four Young Men AL
 ready Oversea,
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