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Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
REV. PETER H. M'CLEAFl
 ORDAINED 25 YEARS

A Milford correspondent writes, con- cerning a former Norwich and Col chester curate, and, member of the state mission board3
 Twenty five years ago Sunday Rev. Peter H. McClean was ordained a priest and his people have signalized the return of the day in many ways to show their affection for one who has served them so long and well as rector of St. Mary's parish. Friday evening he was surprised at his home on Broad street by a large number of his parishiopers. The Children of Mary and the Daughters of Castile presented him handsome bookcases, and the alumni of Lauralton hall gave him a beautiful clock with chimes. To the felicitations offered Father Mo Clean responded in a way to show his keen appreciation of the kindness manifested
 Sunday rsorning, in further celebra- ton of the anniversary. he sang high mass and the altar was decorated with red and white carnations and white lilies.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
EDWARD SHAW, aRD,
 HAS cRoix DE GUERRE

Edward P, Shaw, srd. of Boston, son of the late Edward P. Shaw, Jr, who was Superintendent of the Nor wich Street railway here over twenty years ago, has been giver the Croix de jGucSre in recognition of his service in the anbulance corps in France.
 Young Shaw enlisted as . volunteer ambulance driver and went to France where he f<t served with the French army and latef with that from the United States. His special service last spring and again in July, in re- moving wounded soldiers nt the front to places of safety and to hospitals was accomplished under conditions of great exposure and much danger to him self and to his charges, and it is in recognition of this work in part, that Shaw has been honored with the high ly prized cross. He was mustard -gass ed during his service, but as soon as possible thereafter was again at his post, driving his ambulaHre He has qualified for q special commission and has planned to remain abroad in ser vice for year and a half more, at least. His home is at 15S4 Beacon street, Proollline,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
PERSONALS

Attorney Arthur F, Libby is spend ing the holiday at his nome in Put nam.
 Mir and Mrs. Anson Grover of Nor wich were Groton visitors early in the week
 F. .W. Booth of Main street is sIending 3 few days with friends in Lakeville, Conn.
 Miss Susan Collins of Uncasville is at her home at Tomaquag, R. l., for the holiday vacation.
 Lawrence E. Canning of Dayton, Ohio, is spending the holidays with Mrs. Ida Underwood of Laurel Hill.
 Thomas M. o. Connor of go Frank lin street, will spend Christmas with his aunt, Mrs. B. Benson, at Terry vile.
 Mrs Charles Hillard or North Ston- ington has been spending a few days with Mrs. Dwight Thompson of Wequetequock.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Howard and daughter, Eleanor, are visiting Mrs. Towards parents, Capt. and NSTs. James Howard at Niantic.
 Miss Ruth E. Kind of Norwich and Ensign Leroy McCluskey of the Sub IldFlue DdSc arc paSSlHS tiaG IOllOdys with Mrs. T. jmas McCluskey of New Haven. Allan Sterry, a former teacher al Mashapaug, son of Mrs. Helen Hovey Sterry, left on the steamer Gulf o1 Mexico for Port Arthur, Tex. The young man is in the United States 1 merchant marine. He has been home for a short furlough following triE to South America.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
WEDDINGS.
Edwards-FarreII.

Miss FideIis CeceIia Farrell, daugh- ter of Mrs. Catherine Farrell, of No. 63 Seymour street, Hartford, and Cap tain Redwood Spur Edwards were married on Sunday, December 8, in Washington, D. c. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. Jerome Win ter at the reeory of the Sacred Heart church The bride was attended by Miss Madeline I. Murphy Of Hartford, and John ". Ford of Washington was best man.
 Miss Farrell was formerly employed by the Travellers Insurance company, and at the time of her marriage was engaged in war work in Washington. Captain Edwards home is tn Seuth- bridge, Mass. He is at present sta toned at Camp pevens. He Is a grad uate of Dartmouth, class of 1913, and is a member of the Delta Kappa Epsi- lon fraternity.
 The bride spent her childhood days
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Miss Mary A. Johnson has arrived from Madison, N. J., to spend Christ mas.
 Lieut.. Harwood Byrnes is spending the holidays ae his home on Warren street.
 Mrs, James Dana Colt has returned from a visit of several weeks in Bal tiInere.
 Invitations have been issued to a New Years eve dance at the Norwich Golf club.
 Judge and Mrs. Gardiner Greene have returned after weeks stay in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick A. Byrnes and son Rarweod will spend Christ mas in New York.
 Mrs. E. Allen Bidwell and daughter who left recently for California, have reached Los Angeles.
 Henry W. Kent of the Metropolitan museum, New York, is the guest of his sister, Miss Kate Kent Lieut. and Mrs. Charles Colt and sor are spending a few days with Mrs l Charles M. Colt of Broadway. Harwood Dolbeare, student al | Wesleyan university, is at his home or Warren street for the holiday recess. MT. and Mrs. zebulen R, Robbins are guests of their daughter Mrs Henry A. Kelley in Portland, Maine Mrs. Kelley of Pawtuellet, R. |, i: passing the winter with her daughter Mrs. Richard Lewis of Washington Place.
 MT and Mrs. Carl W. Brown vii entertain family party of fourteen at their home at Gales Ferry fo Christmas dinner. Mir. and Mrs. Thomas B. Trumbun who have been for the past two years l in South Africa, are guests of Mir l Trumbulfs fathar, Jonathan Trum- hull nf Psrlina avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
BIG WEATHER CONTRAST
 WITH DECEMBER, 1917

Some difference between now and this time last year" remarked Herbert W. Lucas, the local weather prophet, on Tuesday afternoon, as he took a look at the sky from in front of the Central building on Broadway
 "A year ago on Saturday it was 10 or 12 below zero and I had quarter of ton of coal in the cellar here and was pushing everything as hard as it would go to keep from freezing. Now, today it has been nearly up to 50 on this thermometer in the doorway of the Central building, I've got both fires banked and over 30 tons of coal in the cellar to carry me alorE."
 MT. Lucas, who is janitor at the Central building, predicts that there will be no winter to speak of this year. All the signs point to an exceedingly mild season. he says, and the people of this section can be cure that they will have to endure no such biting cold as in the winter of 1917-1918.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
SUED FOR s4,o03, GOT
 VERDICT FOR $500 DAMAGES

A verdict for Martha Wilcox, trus- tee. to recover $-H damages from Valentine Reich of 1eathewson's Mills was rendered by the jury in the su- rerior court here on Tuesday after noon shortly after 1 o'clock. The yer diet was accepted by Judge W. M. Maltbie and the jury was paid off and discharged.
 Attorneys A. NJ. Brown and A. B. Davies, counsel for Mir. Reich nave filed motion to have the. verdict set aside and this will be argued at a short calendar day on Jan. fl.
 Mrs. Wilcox sued for s4.o00 dam ages. Attorney H. A. Hull made the closing argument for the plaintiff when the court session openeS on Tuesday morning. Judge Maltbie uec1 about 40 minutes in his charge tc4&1e jury, which had the case for about 79 minutes before they were ready to announce their verdict through Fore man Frank K. Moves of Lebanon.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
SEE CHRISTMAS EVE
 ARRIVE INA CELL

Wanderers from nine different cit. ies and towns saw Christmas eve and Christmas morning arrive in the dark of their cells at Norwich police head quarters.
 Sixteen men there were in all, of whom three were local men and the others came from Newport. R. |. Nj antic, Hartford 2. Utica, N. Y, Ver- sailles, Woonsoclzet Fall River ?, Millbury, Mass. Waterbury ?. and Boston.
 The men from out of town were practically all of the type that nightly present themselves at the desk all the way from early evening till midnight.
 Say, Cap, can get a place to
 Gap, can I get out early in the morning I'm going to get a job and I got to get there early"
 These peripatetic lodgers are placed in a cell At Il o'clock the lights in the cell room are turned out, but long before this most of them are fast asleep.
 When they come out this morning most of them will miss their usual first haven of refuge, a saloon. for Christ day is 8 closed day for the thirst par. lors How. Tonight many of theSu' viii be back for another lodging with the same old plea that they are just CT the point of getting a job.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
JUDGE MALTBIE HEARD
 TWO MATTERS ARGUED

Long arguments were made in the superior court here on Tuesday af- ternoon by Attorneys Hull, Keefe and McGuire on motion to erase in the case of Cruver Manufacturing Co. vs. J. w. Stueck, Jr.. and by, Attorneys Belcher and McGuire on a motion to cite in new parties in the case of Martha T. Bishop vs. Groton Savings bank. Judge w. M. Ma1tbie took the papers in both cases.
 The divorce case of Asa B. Fish Of Ledyard against Mabel W. Fish of VoluntoWn was down for a hearing, but was not heard because of the ab- sence of witnesses. Court adjourned about 3 o'clock until Jan. 14th in this city
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
SAW HENRY PUKALLuS
 IN ARMY AT VERDUN

Mrs. Frank Hero of this city has re- ceived the following letter: Center Church,
 New Haven, Conn,
 December 21, 1918. My Drpr Mrs. Hero: I. am sure that you will be glad to hear that on No- vember 18th, just before leaving France, I saw your brother. Henry Pukallus, at Verdun. ETe is well and has been very fortunate. He is glad it is over and eager to get back. Hen ry sends his regards to MT. Riclletts of the GrenneUille Congregational church, and wishes all a Merry Christ mas.
 Our hrave Connecticut boys made a splendid record in France. and I con graduate you on the part which your brother had in it.
 Very sincerely yours,
 OSCAR E. WAURER,
 Y. M. c. 4. Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
Gs'A!|!F|E[;lEAsY '!|!| WAY
 ,. I0CURE ULCERS

No matter how bad a sore or ulcer afflicts Vou. it is believed that Hokara, the pure-ssin healer, will cure 1t, but Il it doesn't cure, the purchase price will be refunded.
 Eeef& f0sgood Co. the local agents for Hokara, Fwho have, sold hundreds of packages, say. they have yet to find any form of wound or disease af- fecting the skin that Hokara does not heal, and it's relief comes so quickly that those who try it are simply de- lighted with it.
 Pimples, eczema, blackheads, acne, barber's Itch, and all skin troubles are quickly relieved by applying this sim pis slsfn healer and tissue builder. IL contains no grease or acids, and is cleanly to use.
 Lee -OsSood Co. is selling a large package of Hokara for 3Sc.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
SUBMARINE BASE MEN
 WILL BE ENTERTAINER

Open house will be held at the Y. M. c. A. today (christmas) for all boys of the submarine base and an attrac- tive programme will include a Christ mas tree party and an entertainment has been arranged. It Is expected that there will be a large number of boys present from the base who are unable to go to their homes for the holiday, It is also planned to serve refreshments
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
BAcKUs HOSPITAL PATIENTS
 TO HAVE CHRISTMAS CHEER

The patients at the Backus hospital this year will have their usual ice cream treat, given by the visiting com mittee of ladies from the Broadway Congregational church. Each patient will also receive present, with ad- ditienal gifts of candy for the women and tobacco for the men, bought by the purchasing committee, Miss Jane Bill, Mrs. John D. Hall and Miss Caruthers. The fun for these gifts is donated by the visiting committees of all the town churches which take their turns of four weeks each during the yea ria bringing cheer and comfort to the shut-ins.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
ENLISTED FROM NORWICH
 GEORGE r. MEEcH NOW 75

Sunday, December 22. was the 18th bir6tday of George T. Meech, a prom inent citizen of Middletown, and a veteran of the Civil war. He formed a partnership with orrin E. Stoddard in Middletown in 1871. in the build ing where the great grain firm .5f Meech & Stoddard, Inc. is still 4o- cated. He enlisted in 1882. when as cnly IS years old, in Go. c. Twenty First Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, from Norwich and arrived at Antie- tam directly after the battle and fought at Fredericksburg. Drury' s Bluff, Cold Harbor and other battles, going to Middletown in 1866.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
S5.ooo Suit Withdrawr.

A suit for s5.o00 damages brought by Mrs. Charlotte M. Thorpe of New London against Louise E. and Wal lace R. Johnson of New London on account of injuries that Mrs. r',arpe received in an automobile accident has been withdrawn from the superior court without costs.
 Mrs. Thorpe was riding in the ma chine of James P. Clark on the Lyme turnpike on July G. 1915, when she claimed ff.e Clark machine was run into by Mrs. Johnson's machine which Mir. Johnson was driving. She was thrown out and badly injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
FLAGS OF FOUR NATIONS
 INsTHE PROC ESSIONAL

Christmas exercises for Christ Episcopal church Sunday school were held on Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock in Trinity Episcopal church with Rev. R. R, Graham, rector of Christ church, conducting the services and preaching the Christmas sermon.
 With Supt Walter B. Crooks and their teachers, the members of the school were seated by classes in the pews, and in the preeessionaI the flags of four nations were carried The flag bearers were Robert D. Byrnes. Amer ican; Philip HaIl British; Leslie Cor don, French, and Otto 3erberick, 1tal-
 Candy and gifts were distributed to the members of the school.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
EXPECTS VETERINARIAN POSITION IN SOUTH

Corporal William Donohue who has been attending an officers training school in the veterinary department at Camp Greenleaf, Ga, is spending some time here before returning south, where he expects to secure a position in his profession. Before he entered the officers school he had graduated as veterinary surgeon at a southern college. The officers school at Camp GreenIeaf came to an end about a month too soon for him to receive his commission.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
CHRISTMAS DAY PLANS '
 AT TUBERCULOSIS sANAToRIUM

At noon on Christmas day the S5 patients at the Norwich tuberculosis sanatorium will enjoy a Christmas dinner for which the menu will be consomme, celery, olives, roast stuffed turkey, giblet gravy jelly, mashed white potatoes, candied sweet pota- toes, creamed onions, mince pie, can dy, nuts and coffee.
 The generosity of friends will make it possible this year for there to be a more elaborate distribution of gifts than usual. The staff will sing Christ mas carols at o'clock in the morning, the gifts will be distributed and there will be Christmas trees in tn awards, shack and dining room. ~-9-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
CHINESE ExTRAVAGANzA
 BEGAN CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Patients at the Norwich state hos pftal were entertained in the hall there on Tuesday evening by a Chi nese extravaganza given by amateur talent which was the opening feature of the Christmas celebration. There was an audience of about 500.
 Under the direction of Supt. F. S.. Wilcox and his staff Christmas trees have been arranged in the wards with Yuletide decorations, and there will be the distribution of gifts on Christmas morning. At noon a chicken dinner will be served. The chickens and most of the material for the dinner will come from the hospital farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
Miss Lillian EIananan.

Miss Lillian Flanagan died Monday
 night at her home in West Thompson,
 this state from influenza She taught school this year in Putnam and the previous year in Mystic. She leaves her father and mother, three sisters, one of whom, Miss Nellie C., is an
 operator in a telegraph office in New London. There are also two brothers in the service, one ill France and the other just home for a furlough from
 a southern camp. One sister is i'll now
 and the mother has just been taken down by the disease.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
SEEKS FOR DIVORCE ON
 GROUNDS OF DISSIPATION

In November 1895, Mrs. Alberta Haight Bluett of Norwich asserts that she was deserted by her husband Richard Henry Bluett, and she brings suit in the superior court for divorce from him on those grounds,
 He is now. of parts unknown. They were, married on January S0 1894. She asks to be allowed to resume her maiden name of Alberta Haight.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
Miss chappelI Broke rhiah.

Harriet Chappell, daughter of Mir and Mrs. Robert B. Chappell of New London, is in Lawrence hospital un- der treatment for a broken thigh. The girl with others jumped from barn while playing hare and hounds and thus sustained the injury. As she is young. the injured limb will heal rap idly.
 She is the granddaughter of Mrs. H. B. Camp of this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
Passes Examination Fer Nurses.

Miss Anna A. Casey of 800 Boswell avenue. has returned fror. Providence after passing successfully the state board examination for registered nurses in Rhode Island, winning an honor seal Miss Casey is a graduate of St. tIoseph's Hospital Training School stw Nurses, Providence, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
OBITUARY.
Mrs. A. E. Chsmnlin.

The death of Harriet Smith, wife of Azel Fitch Champlin, occurred Mon- day at her home in Massapeag. fol- lowing 8 long illness. Mrs. Champlin was born in Montville v years ago, the daughter of Asa and Marinda Smith. Nearly all of her long life vas spent in Montville and vicinity She leaves her husband a- two daughferS
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
pasnik Makes christmas eif,s.

The enploye sof the Pasnik store on Main street were agreeably sur rrised on Tuesday afternoon when Mir. Fasnik, proprietor of the store, pre- sented each one with a substantial sum of money as a Christmas gift. The managers Cf tho denartments and clerks were highly pleased with their employers generosity and many were the thanks and words of appreciat ton extended to Mir. pasnik.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
z,s2s RESPOND ON
 CHRISTMAS ROLL GALL

Solicitation for membe, ship in the Red Cross Christmas roll call has brought in ,4.S23 subscriptions to date and s4,960.60 in money, according to the reports made on Tuesday by Mrs. Charles H. Preston. chairTaan of the solicitation committee.
 Following is the standing of the teams and tiaaii. "a nfairs.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
MARLIN ROCKWELL TO
 SHUT DOWN FOR INVENTORY

The plant of Marlin Rockwell will close down after Friday night until January 9th to allow the office work CTS and heads of departments to take an inventory of the stock on hand, The shop will not work on Christmas day but will work on Thursday and Friday,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25

Paris, Dec. 24.-(By The A. P.) An international organisation has been formed to secure uniformity of princi- pies respecting a league of nations, for presentation at the peace. congress.
 This action follows Premier Ciemen- ceau's recent suggestion to Le0n Bourgeois and Baron d'EstourneIles de Constant that the advocates of aL league OF nations should reconcile their differences and present com- mon front before the peace congress.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
in Occum and has many acquaintances in this city and vicinity.
 Lamb-MsYnard.

Roy Lamb of Center Groton and Miss Lillian Maynard. of Monument street, Groton, were married Satur- day evening at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. F. Goodenough of the Congregational church of Ledyard at his home in that town. Miss Della Clark of New Lon don and Enoch Montgomery were the attendants. Mir: Lamb is employed at the plant of the Groton Iron Works. He and his bride will make their home in Groton borough, =
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
ScHiLLINesFuERsT. FORMER
 PREMIER OF AUSTRIA, DEAD

Vienna, Dec, 24.--(By The A. P.). Prince Conrad won Hohen]ohe Schill- ingsfuerst, formerly premier Of Aus tria and at one time military govern or of Priest. died suddenly today while attending a hunt in Hiermar- ken.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
Not Out of inc Moods.

Garfield has resigned, but he will remain as an adviser ex-effieio to the Fuel Administration" so you'd better not be too eeeky about it, Cleveland Plain Dealer
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
Total ...............l8 :. .l82s s4.9sO.60

Treasurer Miss Louise B. Meech stated that at noon the total mem bership of the local chapter of the American Red Cross in Norwich had reached 1850, amounting in cash to S7S4735
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
Trinity Church ssn4ics.

United service for Christmas day at Trinity church, o'clock, holy com mupiop; 1Q30 mornine prayer, ser mon and holy communion.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-12-25
FUN ERALS.

The funeral Of Robert Watson was held on Tuesday afternoon from the parlors of Church & Allen. The flu neral services were conducted by Rev. (. H. Ricketts. Burial was in this city. The deceased was 88 years old and was born in Fngland, coming to this country and had worked as a weaver in many of the local mills and in other parts of the country. He leaves no known relatives.
 Miss Hannah L. Ripley.
 The funeral of Miss Hannah 74ath- rop Ripley was held from her home at TIT Broadway on Monday afternoon with many in attendance. There were rlany beautiful floral forms arranged 1 about the casl1et. The funeral services were conducted by Pev. Joseph H Selden. Burial took place in tne Oak street cemetery where a committa- service was read by ReY. MT Selden T. P. Sullivan.
 The funeral of Timothy P. Sullivan was held Tuesday morning in New l London with requiem high mass in St | Mary's Star of the Sea church at i o'clock, celebrated by Rev. John Since. 1 han. A quArtette composed of Mrs l Thomas Hickey, Miss Helen Clancy Daniel Donovan and Daniel Buckle, sang Lead, Kindly Light. Bearers wer, M. J. Corcoran, M. B. O'Neil, Anton, Joseph and Fred Devine. A specia trolley car brought the funeral part, 1 to St. Mary's cemetery in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-12-22
requested to attend if possible. as the
work is imperative.

Mrs. Harry S. New, wife Of Senator
New of Indiana, who has been in
Indiana for several months owing to
the illness and death Of her mother,
will return to Washington today.
An event Of the week for the debu-
tants in Boston as well as other
| friends of the young girl is the
reception and tea on Saturday
and Mrs. Louis Arthur Coolidge.
| in their home on Drury lane. Milton
Hill, Mass. to introduce their daugh-
ter, Miss Margaret Coolidge. a mem
| Der of the Sewing Circle. Those who
have been invited to assist at the tea
table are Mrs. Henry Minot. Miss Sara
Apthrop, Miss Frances Monroe, Miss
Miriam Ladd, Miss Miriam Shepard,
| Miss Frances johnson. Miss Margaret
Ward, Miss Lucia Wheatland. Miss
Miss Louise Tyler and Miss Helen
Coolidge. Miss Coolidge spent almost
| her entire little girl life in Washing
| ton.
The Texas Club entertained at a large
reception and dance Thursday evening
| at the Washington Club, which was
| gayly. decorated for the occasion with
Christmas greens, holly poinsettia
and American and Texas flags.
The guests, numbering more than
three hundred, were received by the
president of the Texas Club, Mr.. Cato
Sells, commissioner OF Indian affairs
and Mrs. Sells, the latter wearing a
handsome gown of pale blue velvet with
| bodice of tuile and sequinS.
| The board Of governors, including MIR
Thomas s. Love, assistant secretary OF
the Treasury: Mr.. Clarence Ousler, as
sistant secretary Of agriculture; Mrs
Morris Sheppard, Mrs. Joe Henry Eagle
i Mrs. Alvin B. Barber, Mrs. Frederick T.
harrington, Mrs. William c. Harllee,
Mr.. Chesley w. Jurney. Mr.. Ben l.
Prince, Mr. Frank T. Lockhart, Mr.
Chester Harrison. Mr.. Walter F. Care