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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
PoaUETANuck GUILDS
 BIG ENTERTAINMENT EVENING

Ye Old Folke's Concert. Christmas sale and supper given by the Woman's Guild of St James church, Peque- tanuck, Thursday evening, was unus- were the largest for some years.
 The supper tables were well patron t1ed and added materially to the eve ning's receipts. The supper commit tee was Mrs. Charles Hardness. Mrs. John Taylor, Mrs. Bert Williams and Mrs. Alanson Fuller.
 The candy table and grab basket were in charge of Miss Gladys Hart, David Geer. assisted by Mrs. Lawrence Bogue. Mrs. Henry Sauer. The wait resses were Mrs. Fred Nicolai. Mrs. Henry Hart. Mrs. Christian Baer. Mrs. Doollstle, Miss Josie Nicolai, Mrs. Henry Sauer and the Misses Ockford.
 The fancy table was filled with many beautiful and useful fancy atti- eles and was in charge of Mrs. Will li3m Mitchell. Mrs. George Murphy and Mrs. Charles Weeks
 Charles Hardness 5ssistEd by Law renee Eogue and John Barrett, sold supper tickets. 'tYe Fuid Foike's Concert was a de- e5ded success and the is numbers on the programme were enthusiastically rfceived and there were many en-
 
 Eian lnanod- by IRterested friends in N9fkich and Letiyard were very quaint and pretty. some dating 100 years hack. The Old Folks entered the hall. preceded by Charles Hardness as town crier. ringing an immense bell and announcing the approach of the . concert singers who came down the aisle two abreast preceded by Mrs. C.. , D. Geer. accornpanist. Those who took part in the concert were c. D.. Geer. choirmaster; Mrs. C. D. Geer. accompanist; Mrs Arthur Smith, Mrs Donald Nhaley. Mrs. William Nickel yey. Mrs. Arthur Barrett. Mrs. George Mansfield. Miss Eva Rist. Miss Ruth I Main. Miss Marian Geer, Mrs. c. B. lsncas. and Mrs. Willard Lucas, Rev. Thomas Ockford. Frank Brewster Charles Lucas. William Mitchell, Wal ter 0. Tarbox. William McKeivey Troy Main and David Geer.
 C. D. Geer by his. spirited leading and droll manner in announcing the RaHabeEf was pleasing.
 The brogramme follows:
 Cousin Jedediah, chorus; solo. In the Gloanfi1ie Rev Ockfofd. duet Sister Ruth, Mir. and Mrs. c. B. Lucas; Sy- bil and I. Marian Geer. violin, accom- panifhent by David Geer; Flow Gentle Sweet Alton. singers; Odd Dan Tuck CT. men; violin solo. David Geer; Oh. Sun1nna, Walter Tarbox. recitation Inc Volunteer Organist, Mrs. Willard I.pcas; Round, .Scotland's Burning, bv ah: A Dittte More Cider, Too, e. D. Geer; Garry M Back to Old Virginny. choir: Whispering Hope. Miss Olive Nckelvey and Mrs. c. B. Lucas: 1randnas Advice. Mrs. Barrett; Pol ty-Woiiy Doodle choir; Miss Lucv Long. C. B. Lacas; Rigajig. choir: Auld Lang Syne, all.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
FOUR WIVES AND ONE
 HUSBAND GET DIVORCE

Five petitioners, four of them wives and one the husband. were given the divorce they asked for in the superior court here Friday morning by Judge Donald. T. Warner. All were uncon- tested.
 On the grounds of desertion since March 1. 1915. Phoebe M. Skinner or New London secured divorce from Nelson W. Skinner of Renssalaer. N. n. tp-whom she was married on Feb. 1s. 1911. The wife was given the cus- tody of an eight year old daughter, The. marriage took place at Pitts field, Mass, the maiden name Of the wife being Rogers.
 Mabel Loomis Cone of New London secured divorce from Philip L. Cone of New London on the grounds of in tolerable cruelty since April 1. 1914. They were married on the tenth of March of the same year. The court gave the custody of two children to the mother.
 Emanuel Migiiacco of Groton who charged his wife with a statutory of fense with one Joseph Rosse at New London, Providence and other plac- es since July 1, 1917. was given a divorce from her. The wife's maiden name was Christiana Cairo. She is now of parts unknown. They were married on St Patrick's day, 1912. The husband was given the custody of three children, aged 6. 5 and 8.
 Marguerite De Wall Fitzhugh of New London, who sued for divorce from Clark S. Fitzhugh of Washing ton, D. C.. on the grounds of intolera- ble cruelty was given the decree she sought and was allowed to change her name to Marguerite De Wall. They were married July 5. 1s16. She claim cd the cruelty began about Feb. 2 1917.
 Dessertion since July 1s. 1915. was the grounds upon which Adelaide Brett Liebert of New London secur- cd divorce from John A. Liebert. now of parts unknown, to whom she was married March 29, 1914. She is to resume her maiden name of Adelaide Brett.
 The assigned case of Mary A. Nor gan Perkins against Newton NJ. Per lSins went of the list and Laura c. Torrance vs. Russell H. Torrance which has been partly heard, is con tinred to December 1s.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

the supper. comprised Mrs, oliver L. Johnson chairman;. Mrs. Frank H. Pullen, Mrs. Henry T. Arnold, Mrs. Charles Burdick, Mrs. C.. S., Garner, Miss Laura Subert. Mrs. George Bruce, Miss Alice CoggsWell, Mrs. Robert Smith, Mrs. Charles R. Butts and Mrs Blicq.
 k Miss Nellie Loring had charge of the waitresses and Mrs. F. T. Sayles had charge of the deeoratiops.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
200 AT SUPPER AT
 THE oaGoon MEMORIAL.

There was an attendance of 200 at the supper served Friday evening from s to 7:3o o'clock at the Hugh Henry Osgood Memorial Parish House under the auspices of the Parish House Association of which Mrs Allan Latham is president.
 The menu consisted : Of escaIloped oysters, cold meats, r,potate chips Waldorf salad, rolls, jelly. squash pie cheese and coffee.
 The dining room was very attract lively decorated as were also the tables. The committee in charge oi
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
NORWICH TOWN

Owing 10 the hour being changed Tor the Uniop Evangelistic service which is Is to be held at the Central Baptist church Sunday, the First congres1tional church and the First Methodist church, will hold service as usual Shnday morning, at 1o:s0.
 et the meeting of the First Con gregational Home Missionary society held Friday afternoon in the chanel lt whs decided to pack the 6oxes next Tuesday which are to be sent to the three motherless girls whom the so-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13


 A Black Leather Shopping Bag should be part of every wontan's equipment. -e We can guarantee these Bags, the quality being of the best, and we know the styles will please. Leather lined and made with riveted frames, In 8 to 1o-ihch sizes. Here is a gift which is always satis- factory, and which offers you considerable range of price. We have them as low as S4.98 and up to $e.es.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

Every School Girl Likes a Smart Rainy Day Outfit. s~, ', We have assembled spIen- did variety of rainy day gar rnehts in sizes from 6 to IA years. Give them for Christ nas-erowinq girls love lem. $3.48 is all we ask for Rain proof Capes with attached, plaid lined hoods, while Storm Goats in plain and helted models may be had for $500, and from that up to $8.98. This is a mighty sem sihle aft.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13


 A Good, Silk or Heather bloom Petticoat is a Very Useful Gift.
 Even in these days of long cIinging lines they still use lem, and the woman who wears one would appreciate ! this gift. There are genuine Heatherbloom. Skirts in black and coIors, with silk flounee at $s.s8, There are genuine Heatherbioom Petti- coats, in both regular and ex- tra sizes at $2.es and $3.48. And then come the Silk Taf- feta and Jersey Skirts from $5.9s up. Why not buy the lady one?
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

approached Sunday. Dec. 14. The amount of money secured has gone beyond all expectations, although the final figures will not be given out till near the end of the year. Members of the team without pastorates have been invited to do a similar work on the Pacific Coast during January and February. Rev. Mr. Ricketts will return to his parish duties, Sunday, Dec. 21:
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
Wonderful Perfumes, Toilet

Wonderful Perfumes, Toilet Waters, Etc.
 Some Of the very finest im- ported Toilet Waters and Perfumes as well as the very best domestic products will be found in our Toilet Goods Department, near Main street entrance. The variety in both odor, and price is remarkabIe,i and the very attractive way in which they are put up suggests their use as Christ mas gifts. For the woman who :s fastidious about her perfumes we offer those which will satisfy.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
Attended New London Banquet.

Mr.. arld Mrs w. Russell Baird, MT
 and Mrs. George H. Young, MT and Mrs, Thomas R. Conner, and MT, and Mrs. Henry H. Vignot, attended the annual banquet of the Rotary club of New London sat1--tffe Mohican hotel Thursday; evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
Unclaimed Letters.

z List of unclaimed letters in Nor wieh, Conn.,, postoffice for the week ending December 18th, 1919 is as fol- lows Hazel Baker Mrs. Ida Beran, Rufus Conan, George M. Gardner,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
CHRISTMAS KETTLES FOR
 SALVATION ARMY FUND

The Christmas kettles, of the Salva- tion Army are to appear upon the streets of the city today in the annual collection of funds for the Christmas and winter relief work. This year all the collection will be made through the kettles and there will be no ap- peal by letter as in other years.
 The Army will follow the usual cus- tom of giving baskets to the needy poor at Christmas, and those who wish to help them can contribute through the kettles or through the mail.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
PILGRIM MEMORIAL FUND
 BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS

The Pilgrim Memorial Fund Com
 mission, of which Rev. Charles H. Ricketts of this city is a. member, will conclude the canvass of the state early next week. The churches of New Haven and vicinity are to be
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

 The Very Finest Hard Candy for Christmas.
 This Mirror Candy, put up most attractNely in glass jars is. just the thing tor Christmas. It is absolutely pure, and a safe candy for the little ones. There's a sugar shortage, you know, and we advise an early purchase of whatever quantity you will require. There are jars at 2oc. 4oc, 65c, $i,1o.
 Assorted Chocolates and Bonbons, 4oc, soc. 8oc, $1.oo.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

Philip Harbour, Nora Riley. street had several poems accepted by The Springfield Republican of recent date.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

r : Recruiting Station For Navy.
 A new recruiting station for the United States navy will be opened in
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13


 How About a Sweater for the Young Lady or Her Mother?
 There are so many new ideas in these adaptable gar tnents, and they are so com fortabIe, and usable, that another one cannot come an1iss. We have them in all the various wooIs and silks, in both coat and slip-on de- signs. The price begin at $5.e8, and from that, upward, we show a very pleasing as- sortment.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

Books for Youngsters and oldsters.
 if moderate prices and good, clean stories interest you as possible gifts we know that you will appreciate our book tables. We have Grosset and Dunlap's popular copyrights at 75c fer the grownups-all good stories. For the small children there are many pie ture books in paper or linen, with all of the delightful friends of childhood within the covers Mother Goose, Billy Whiskers, Peter Rabbit, and all the rest of the animal family. For the older boys and girls there are many splendid stories in various series. The Campfire Girls, Boy Scouts, Red Cross, Air plane, Submarine, School and College Stories, Etc. They are all clean and well written and full of interest.
 We Advise Early Selection.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

Norwich next Monday, Dec. IS. It ia expected to get a good number of sn: Elistments.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

Possibly Velvet Bag would suit her better.
 None but the latest styles will be found in our big stock, and the eoiorinss are almost as varied as the styles and prices. You will find black, brown, tan, green, blue and purple in various shades, as you may choose. Our selee- ton is unsurpassed. There are Bags as low in price as st.75. There are a dozen different prices between that and 5000, and we have Velvet Bags as high as s19.5o. We can suit your pocket book.
 Let Us Show You.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
.Workmen's confpensation.

The following worlzmen's compen: satfon agreement has been approve1 by Commission J.. J. Donoi1ue:
 !. Norwich Woolen Mills O., em. ployer, and! Irene Suheckey sl Thames Street, ernploye, infected thumb. .aNoy. [, at rate of sT.55.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

Give her a handsome Bead ed Bag.
 Have you seen them? I'll wager that she has, and that she is hoping that she will find one on the Christmas tree, with her name on it. There are many designs, some elaborate, and all of them beautiful. The various. color combinations are particularly attractive and varied, and the prices very reasonable.
 From s13.5o to s54.5e.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13

Probably the easiest ways to nakl trouble is to look for lt
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-13
ToyIand Is a Lively Place

IUyIdIu IS q LIVCLy EEdCG . It seems too bad that this delightful land should vanish soon, but is inevitably approaching its end The games, the toys, the doIs the sleds, the drums, the rocking horses of the Chidrens delightful friends moving out daily in great numbers. We urge you to make early selections so that there may be no last minutes disappointment.
 THESE ARE AMERICAN-MADE. TOYS
The Washington herald., 1919-01-05
EXTRA SESSION
BLAME ON cop,
Democratic Leaders Can
Gus to Lay Responsibility
at Door Of Republicans.

Democratic leaders of the House
yesterday laid plans to Illustrate the
expected attempt of the Republicans
to force an extra session of Congress.
A caucus was held in the office of
speaker Clark. Those present includ-
ed the chairmen of the important
committees and other leaders, except
Representative kitchin. who is in
North Carolina.
The plan agreed upon was to con-
vene the House at II a. IN. instead of
noon. as is customary, and to hold
night sessions. This will not be done.
however, until the Republicans start
dilatory tactics.
Eleven supply bills and the war rev.
enue bill must be passed in order TO
prevent an extra session, it is be-
lieved. OF these, the rivers and har-
bors measure now is before the
House. The legislative, executive and
judiciary bill will be reported proba-
bly, by Tuesday. and the diplomatic
and consular bill will follow later in
the week. The remaining appropria-
tion measures, including the army
and navy bills, will be reported as
quickly as possible. 1t is hoped to
have all these bills on the calendar
within the next two weeks.
An important feature of the Demo
cratic plan, it is understood, is to
clear away all of the supply bills by
February 10, when it is expected the
revenue bill will be returned by the
conference.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-05
YANKS
To SEE EUROPE
poughboys Ordered Home
May Visit Other Coun-
tries Abroad.

The adoption OF a liberal furIough
policy to allow the men in Gen.
Pershing's army to make Sightseeing
tours in Europe was announced by
Secretary Baker yesterday in n
letter to Representative Young of
North Dakota.
Secretary Bakers letter said:
Il have your letter in further refer
ence to the question OF permitting
our soldiers now in Europe TO have
furloughs for the purpose Of visiting
other countries. which suggestion
was made by your constituent, p. o.
Thorson, of Grand Forks, ". D.
PcrshIng to Grant Permission.
"Since the time that you heard
from the Adjutant General to the ef.
feet that this subject was within the
Jurisdiction OF Gen. Pershing cables
have been exchanged with him and
he has stated that as far as prac-
ticable leaves will be given to officer.
and enlisted men of organizations
ordered home so that they may see
something Of Europe"
The Washington herald., 1919-01-05
China DEMANDS
K|A0CH0W AGAIN
Will Look to America to
Defend Her Against
Japanese Aggression.

Paris, Jan. 4.-China at the coming
peace conference will look TO Amer
lea for support of China's aspiratio
to safeguard her integrity and pre-
serve her territory.
After many conversations with ex-
perts on far eastern affairs already
on the ground it, can be stated that
China's chief fight at the conference
will be opposing the unofficially an
nounced Japanese claims for per-
manent occupation of Kiaochow by
arrangement" with China.
Deny Jnpan's Claim.
q The Oriental republics commission
ers will insist that Germany origin
ally acquired Kiaochow in 1897 under
duress when China was helpless, as
a totally unproportionate compensa-
tion for the murder of two mission
aries and that Japan's capture of
this territory from the Germans in
November 1911, did not carry a claim
for it's permanent occupation nor
even title to the ninety-nine-year
lea Sc. E
Two clever Chinese diplomats al
ready are in Paris, II. Wellington
recently Chinese minister to the
United States, and Alfred TIC. a
Cornell graduate. Chinese minister to
Great Britain. Both were educated
under the Boxer indemnity funo The
names of china's other commission
crs have not yet been announced.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-05
American Mission
To Study Conditions
In Austria-Hungary

Paris. Jan. 4-The American Armis-
tice Commission is sending an expedi-
ton to Austria Hungary for the pur-
pose of studying political. social and
economic conditions, it was officially
announced today.
The mission, which will arrive in
Vienna on Monday. will establish
headquarters there, with subagencics
in Budapest, Prague. Agram and other
cities.
The party is headed by Prof A. ].
Coolidge, of Harvard University. who
recently returned from Archangel. The
other members are Prof r. ]. Kerer,
OF Missouri University; C. T. Storey,
of Boston: Lieut. Col. Sherman Miles.
Lieut.. L. A. King. of New York; Maj.
Lawrence Martin. Capt. Nicholas
Roosevelt, Lieut.. r. c. Foster, captain
of the Dellschaft; Capt Weller, Capt.
John Karmazin. Capt. w. A. Pash-
kowski. Lieut.. Philip Goodwin and
Lieut. II. c. Campagnolli.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-05
BERGER INSISTS
ON INNOCENCE
Declares Wall Street Got
America in War by
Buying Newspapers.

Chicago, Jan. 4.-with the gov
eminent charging Victor Berger
with pro-Germanism and the de-
fense contending that he opposed
the war purely as a Socialist the
conspiracy case against Berger and
his four Chicago colleagues came
to a close today. Taking of testi-
mony was ended and Monday law
yers for both sides will make their
final arguments to the jury.
Berger quit the witness-stand
after three days of continuous ex-
animation. He refused to withdraw
any statement in the closing hours
of his testimony. He still main
tanned the sinking of the Lusitania
did not constitute an International
crime and dwelt on the theory that
Wall Street got the nation in the
war by purchasing leading news
papers throughout the country.
Carl Marx kept England out Of
the American civil war at the criti-
cal time when her entrance would
have meant victory for the SOUTH
Berger said.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-05
Offensive
Continued
BySoUiets
Allies Appear to Be De-
creasing Opposition; Ja-
pan Will With draw
Troops in Siberia.

London, Jan. 4-The Russian soviet
armies are continuing their successes
on all fronts. it was indicated in dis
patches today At the same time the
allies appeared to be decreasing their
opposition.
The japanese war Office, according
to a Toxic dispatch, has announced
that 900 Japanese troops will be
withdrawn from Siberia and that
hereafter only a small force would be
maintained there. The Express stated
today that the British light cruiser
squadron would be withdrawn from
the Esthonian coast and would pa
troll the Baltic only as far east as
Danzig.
German troops, Berlin reported.
have retired to new positions some
distance from Riga, abandoning the
Riga garrison Of more than 1000 Ger
mans.
The central council OF soviets held
long consultation regarding the sit
uation on the eastern frontier. The
Nossische Zeitung hints at a union
of German and British forces to op-
pose the Bolshevik advance toward
the Baltic.
The Bolshevik official coDmunique,
received by wireless from Moscow,
stated that the soviet armies continue
their offensive on all fronts. Cap
ture of Novo-Svenchany. Osipov, Cly.
anOvka and a series of villages along
the Ufa-Sterlitamak highway was re-
ported. In the Perm region the Boil
sheviki retired from RyzU.
From German sources it was report
ed that Bolshevik troops had captured
Walk and Wenden. and that the Ger
man army in the Baltic provinces is
in a serious situation through food
shortage. Desertions are increasing
The Washington herald., 1919-01-05
WILSON DEMANDS $lOO,OoO,OOO BY CABLE
TO BUY FOOD FOR STARVING EUROPEANS;
HOOVER ADDS PLEA; FEARS ANARCHY SPREAD
Presidents Visit to Rome
Marked by Private Au-
dience with Pope, Dinner
with King and Pledge Of
Support.

Rome, Jan. Am audience with
Pope Benedict in the famous throne
room of the Vatican was the chief
event of President Wilson's second
day in Rome.
With outstretched arms the Holy
Father draped in a white robe came
to meet the President at the door Of
the throne room and the two shook
hands heartily. The audience was en-
tirely private and no third person
was. present. 1t is understood social
problems formed the main topic of
discussion.
The President also discussed with
the pontiff the question of the future
of Palestine. The Pope communicat-
ed to Wilson the contents of tele-
grams he has Rceived concerning the
plight of the Armenians.
Souvenir for Mrs. Wilson.
The Pope afterward talked with Mrs.
Wilson. who. with a small party, had
remained in the magnificent hall of
arms until the bell announced that
the audience was finished. The pontiff
presented the Presidents wife with
beautiful souvenir.
The Pope shook hands with each of
the Presidents party. He was asked
to bestow his blessing. Very well, :"
he said.
One member of the party asked
how many of those present were Cath
oliCs. The Pope evidently understood
CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR.
The Washington herald., 1919-01-05
AVOID TROUBLE
BY ARBITRATION
British Troops Settle Diff
ferences at Conference
with Commander.

London. Jan. 4-The trouble result
ing from the protest of troops in the
Folkstone rest camps at delay in the2T
rehabilitation was officially reported
tonight TO have been settled at a con-
ference between the general Office and
representatives of the men.
War office authorities and officials
of the demobilization department are
investigating the case of each individ-
uaL Meanwhile the port of embarka-
tion at Folkstone has been closed.
Several thousands of the soldiers,
most of whom were said to be des-
tined for return to France, paraded to
the Folkstone town hall in a body yes
terday to make a public protest. They
were addressed by the mayor, who
promised their case would be inNesti-
gated If they would return to camp.
This is the first time in the history
of the British army. so far as records
show, that troubles among the troops
have been arbitrated between repre-
sentatives of the men ;Ald a COM
mandinE general