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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
EWET CITY

The Ladies' society of the Congrega- tional church held a Christmas 1air in the vestry Wednesday afternoon and evening, under the direction of Mrs. Charles D. Wolfe. The Yestry was gay with Christmas decorations or red and white Streamer curtain drap- cries. and hemlock boughs, red stars and a huge Christmas stocking, sus- pended in the folding doorway Miss Gladys Jeffers was in charge ot the decorations and was assisted by the Misses Sadie, Ethel and Bessie Thompson, Alice Blair. and Isabel MarslaIl The Cafeteria lunch and food sale counter was conducted by Mrs. E. A. Faust. Mrs, Edw. Gallup, Mrs. Walter Marshall. Mrs. S. R. Wa ters and Miss F. H. P Clement. The goodies on sale were displayed amid the fancy decorations back of the counter. The menu included baked beans. salad, .escalloped potato, sand wiches, pie. cake, coffee, tea and ice cream. The apron table was in charge of Mrs Norman Parkhurst and Mrs. Alex McNicol. At the White Elephant table Miss M. A. Burdick, Miss S. K. Adams and Miss Helen Hull presided Mrs. H. T. Jeffers was in charge of the mystery bag. The candy
  Wolf and Miss Mabel Wilcox. In the evening a fine programme was given, which had been arranged by Mrs F. D. Ballon and Mrs. Parkhurst. Miss Ethelle Parkhurst sang a solo, Mrs. F. S. Leonard played piano solo. Mrs. L. G. Buckingham contributed a SO prano solo and Mrs. Faust gave a reading. SpIendidly rendered numbers were given by two Norwich artists, James Justin Moore singing a group of baritone solos, and David Geer giv- ing selections on the violin. The accompanists were Miss Annie Taft of Norwich and Mrs. Leonard. The clos ing number was a fascinating heop drill, most gracefully done by Misses Christine Marshall, Ruth Ballon. FL len Faust and Ethelle Parkhurst. They were dressed in white, wearing colored sashes and ribbons to match the flow CT decked hoops which they carried They were trained by Mrs Parkhurst and Mrs. Ballon was the accompanist This closed q very successful, enter i tainment.
 This afternoon and evening. Enid Barrett, in Fuss and Feathers, a Par 1 amount picture at the Ashland thea ! tre.-ady. | Funeral services for Peter j. Coon
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
DANIELSON AND PUTNAM NEWS

eobs and their children plan to make their home in Newport, where Com mander Jacobs is to attend the Naval War college. He recently returned from overseas duty with the U. $. Finesweeping fleet.
 Rev Frank H. Bigeloy of Christ Memorial church, Pomfret, is to spenk at get-together meeting in the ves- try room of St. Albans church this evening.
 A copy has been received here of the public utilities commissions let ter relative. to conserving fuel. The letter orders and directs all utility companies in the state, generating and distributing electricity. to request their patrons to refrain from the use of electricity for the purpose of ight-
 ing signs and all out door decorative lighting, during the pendency of the
 present coal crisis.
 Attention is also being called to the national fuel administrators orders relative to pool and billiard rooms,
 bowling alleys and danee halls closing
 promptly at il m.
 The little utilized trolley service be- tween Danielson and Providence may come into more general use by Dan ieison people on account of the loss of trains affording, on parts of the New Haven system, connections from Danielson for that city ltAhough the trolley line aords the most direct
 route to Providence it has never been generally popular with Danielson peo- ple-tl1is for various reasons The run between this place and the Rhode Is
 land capital can be made in a little more than two hours and the fare is | lower than bV steam ro11tes
 There continues to be a labor short ! age in Danielson and other parts of
 the town of Kidingly. An open season has permitted the continuance of out of door operations. creating a steady demand for unskilled labor and there | also is a scarcity of workers in oth-
 CT lines. particularly weavers. Indications are that there will be many money re-uembrances from
 local people this Christmas season to l relatives overseas Much of this money | is already ell route and it is destined l for many countries including those
 that have been ravaged bv war. revo- ] lution ard lcstilenee during the past | five years and where the populations are suffering for many things
 | As showing the waees that some
 classes of highly skilled labor are ea-
 pable of earning in this town at the
 present time, it is mentioned that some
 skilled girl workers are earning as | high as BIO a day doing a certain class of cloth-hapdling work:
 Warnings of the danger of losses through the operation of shap-Iifters are being issued in the interest of local business men. Losses ca or i Christmas season throuGh the ope~a | to1 of this class are very consider | able, but much of it can he prevented
 by careful observance by store fore
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
HAVE COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better Looking-Take
 Olive Tablets

If your skin is yellow complexion palid- -tongle coated appetite poor you have a bad taste in your mouth 3 lazy, nosgnod feeling g--you should take Olive Tablets.
 pr. Edwards Olive Tablets-a sub stitute for calomel-were prepared by Dr. Edwards after IT years of study.
 Dr.EdWards Oliver abletsarea purely vegetable pound mixed thohveoiL. You will know them by their olive color.
 Tohaye a clear. pink skin, bright eyes. no pinples, a feeling of hloFancy like childhood daysyoll must get at theeaus
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the liver and bowels like ealonlel--yet have no dangerous after effects.
 Theystart the bile and overcome con. stipatiol. Millions of boxes are sold annually at l0c and 25c. Take one or twonightly and note the pleasing results.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
COLUMBIA

An open meeting of Columbia lodge
 A. o. U. w., was held at the ledge room in Yeomans nall Monday evening. The meeting was to have been ad- dressed by Brother Cherles Embree, superintendent of tile. extension work in this division. and By Clarence Bis weather these gentlemen were unable to be present. However, five brothers from the lodge in Willinantic attended and helped to give the local lodge some enthusiasm and impetus in ob- taining new members and in disseIn- minating information regarding the
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
DANIELSON

Frederic A. Jacobs was elected pres ident of the Old Peoples Library asso- citation; w. Irving Bullard, first vice president: Ernest R. Warren, second vice president and Clifford H. Stark weather, secretary treasurer.
 E. w Scott is to equip the Phce- nix Hall building, on Center street. with fire-escapes.
 Charles A. Simmons, who died at his home in Goodyear. was employed for a number of years in Danielson.
 A number of theatre parties of Danielson people were in Providence Wednesday 70 attend the production of Sinbad.
 Danielson's supply of Christmas candy is going to be very short this season.
 Mrs. Henry ". Chapin will have the members of the Mothers club at her home for a meeting this (Thursday) afternoon.
 Afr. and Mrs. Henry Kelley have re- turned from their wedding trip, during which they visited in Canada.
 There are 5s candidates in the class upon which Rose of Lima council, K. of C.. will confer degrees this even ing.
 Mrs. AI. Y. Woodwork had the mem
 
 Methodist church at her home on Hawkins street for meeting on We'd nesday.
 Notwithstanding all of the urging to shop early and to mail Christmas packages early. Co help out during what promises 10 be a difficult season for transportation companies, there has been little response from the To- cal public
 The Danielson W. c. T. U. had this weeks meeting to he held with Mir. and Mrs. X. C. Greene.
 Alr and Mrs Everett Tillinghast left Wednesday for a visit with MT Til- lnshIsts father. formerly of Brook lyn. now a resident of Columbia. s. c. John C. lianverS of Lowell, was a visitor with friends in Danielson on Wednesday
 An sccident in which 2 woman was knocked down at night by an automo- hiie at Dayville is attributed to the fact that car coming from the oppo- site direction had giaring headlights and blirded the driver of the machine that slightly injured the woman.
 Tr- ss one leaves Danielson now ai : a. '.. there is no steam road con nec;ior for Providence until evening either via Putnam 70 Plainfeld, due to Inc removal of trains on Wednes- day.
 The usual effort will be made to sa- cure contributions that will be used in providing Christmas dinners for thc poor Of Dar.e'son. This has been ihe custom here for a number of years
 Po'ice dcCs bred and trained at East KfllinEly are becoming famous throughout the country. It is now stated that the development of. Are dRies along inc sane lines of train ing will he tried in this town.
 A fleet of nearly 40 monster motor trucks is now engaged in freight ser vice between Fall River, New Bed ford Providence, Taunton and points in this vicinity. making daily runs.
 Commander and Mrs. Walter F. Ja
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11

An innovation this year will be the presenting of the pantomime in the Congregational church in Putnam by the same characters as from year to year have presented it in Pomfret.
 District Deputy Edward ". Mullan and staff are planning to go to Wau- regan Sunday next, to confer the third degree on a class of candidates in the k. of c.
 Mrs. P. Cain has bought the house On Bradley street, occupied by MT. and Mrs. Max Levine. from [. NJ, Whea- ton.
 The purple and gold of the National Woman's party has been displayed at some of the members homes in this city as they are elated at three more states ratifying the suffrage amend ment,,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
EAST WOODSTOCK

MT. and Mrs. W. R. Witter, Mrs C. II. hillain and J. D. Sanger spent Mon day in Worcester.
 Mrs, A. M. Gildersleeve and Mrs. l. 5. May spent the week end fin Norwich with Dr. c. c. Gildersleeve and fam fly.
 Miss Harriet Hubbard celebrated her S'th birthday Monday at the home of her niece. Mrs. l.. H. Lindeman.
 At the meeting of fine Comnlrnitv club Wednesday evening an address was given on the sugar beet industry by gentleman well informed on the subject
 Fred Davidson is working at the cotton mill in SprueeAale.
 An informal reception and house warming was given John Carlson and his bride at Elm Tree farm last Tues day evening. 60 or more being present. A social time was enjoyed with speeches and singing. Sandwiches cake and coffee were served.
 Haddan. - John C. Russell. while feeding corn huSkinr machine bod his hand caught and badly crushed. He was taken to Middlesex hospital where it was found necessary to amputate the four fingers of his right hand
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
NORTH LYME

The Sewing circle met with Mrs. Strong Thursday afternoon with IS present. A comfortable was tackled, several aprons made and the Deeem- Der meeting of the Mission circle was held.
 Edward Laplace is recovering from a serious illness covering six weeks hav-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
ns had pneumonia and p1aurisy

ing had pneumonia and pIeurisy.
 Miss Gladys Cone was. a week end visitor at Miss Florence Reebe's in Hadlyme.
 Miss Lois Rogers went Sunday to New London. where she has found em- pleyment for the winter.
 Mrs. J. L. Raymond and Mrs. Erwin Rogers attended the suffrage conven- ton held in New London last week Thursday
 Mr. and Mrs. ". N. Sisson and Mrs Eva Tucker were guests of Mrs. G. H
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
WE CAN MEET YOUR WANTS
APPROPRIATE PRESENTS

Whatever your needs and let show you variety of beautiful that will appeal you ust the Thing" We have genuine New Attractions Christmas want YOU to know l. Come and the latest his privilege show our beau t holiday goods and you will ge by considering person anvaon to call and inspect and upodate line of Chstmas Novelties Merit Quality and Fair Prices waiting for you here connection with great variety of the Best Holiday Seec items of the and word of seaonabe greeting to buyers of gift. is "A SQUARE DEAL and Merry Christmas all Best of everythns for Christmas.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11

Strong at dinner Sunday to celebrate Mrs. Strong's 18th birthday.
 Mrs. Henry Fox of Kansas has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Sweet
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11

It is gnerally safe to judge a mans brain by the action of his tongue.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
LADIES' WAISTS

Beautiful Waists in Xmas boxes.
 Japanese Silk Waists in Maize, Flesh and White, A.95.
 Silk Waists in Plaids and Stripes, $4.95 and $5.95.
 Georgette Waists in Flesh, White, Gray, Navy, Taupe = $3.95, $4.95, $5.95, $6.95, $7.95, $S.95, up to $12.95.
 Voile Waists - $l.39, $1.69, $1.95, SPAS, $2.95 and S3.95.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
WHERE YOU COME IN

Is in simply getting busy and making Christmas selections from wonderfully complete assortment of REALLY DESIRABLE GIFTS the and reasonable prices You ideas you look through holiday stock practical demensrasion of POSSIBLE TIES gathering IN ONE STORE nearly everything to make people happy at Christmas te Plenty the best is here
 waiting your inspection To find suitable selection paste price pleasure privilege visit to osf store is GUARANTEE of Popular Presents at Popular Prices
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11

FANCY GOODS French Ivory Novelties Picture Frames
 Hand Mirror
 Brush and Comb Crunnb Tray and Scraper Hair Receivers Puff Boxes and Baby Sets and other Novelties at 59c, 75c, $1.25 and $1.5e Fancy Comb and Brush Sets Manicure Sets Military Brush Sets
 Jewel Boxes Candle Sticks
 Work Baskets.
 Fern Baskets
 Perfumes Talcum Powder
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
STATIONERY

The Best Line ever shown in town. White & Wyckof and other well known makes at prices from 25c, Soc, $1.OO up to $3.50 box.
 SPECIALS
 A good box of Chadwick Lawn. y 3 colors. in box, pink, blue and buff, envel- opes and paper, only 59c.
 THE GIFT" BOX
 Solid colors, envelopes and paper, gray, pink, blue, buff and white. A dandy box for only $1.00.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11

Handkerchief Mems and Ladies' Hand kerchiefs in Xmas Boxes. LADIES' 3 in box embroidered cor ners at 29c, 39c, Soc, 59c, 75c, $1.OO.
 4 in box 59c. 3 in box, extra fine quality, $1.00 and $1.50. MEN'S-
 in hoxes and packages, 3 for 3Sc-3 for 75e. 3 in box 65e.
 Ladies Single Handerker- chiefs, plain and fancy, Sc, l0c, l5c, 25c, Soc. Mems single Handkerchiefs, 10c, 15c, 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-11
SUGGESTIONS
 FOR MEN

INecktleS at DUG, I5c, $1.25, $1.50, $1.75.
 Gloves at 69c, 75c, $1.00, SIPS, $1.50 to $3.5O
 Suspenders, Armlets, Gar ters, Handkerchiefss Muf- flers, Slippers, Sweaters, Silk and Lisle Stockings in fancy boxes.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-21
Rain Goats

3 Days Specials
In Dry Goods Dept.
Table of Dress voes and plain both dark and light
SOC, 69c and 75c; 3sc yard
Pieces of 80 in Renfre Zephyr Cghams fast coos SOC
number; 39c yard.
Pieces of Venetian Pops, Alice
blue, lavender, gray, 75c values for 49c yard
Lot of Venetian Lace for trimming Oc, 2c, l5c values
white and cream; special price TIC yard
Lot of Venetian Laces wider widths Csc and 3c yard
19c yard.
Pieces of All Silk Ribbons pads and stripes SOC
yard; 39c yard
~ Pieces of All Ribbons 35c SOC Values Csc
yard
20 doz Nets elastic blonde light brown and auburn
colors, Sc and lOc each; 1c each.
All Wool Pennants- is the time buy Zion remnants,
$l.OO, $l25 and $3.50 values a HALF PRICE.
Fle Lace Collars designs SOC values Csc each for
$1.Oo.
All of our 6oc Perfumes offered Bottle
free).
Our Cleveland Dorothy Perfumes 81 100 Spe
cial offer Csc per Bottle free)
Pebeco Pepsoden Paste regular SOC tube 39c tube
10 dozen Dxeland Ladies' Isle Hose, all slight
impeecons sold 45c Special Csc pair 6 pair
lmit).
Darnng Cotton African brown white and black regular
Sc goods; &c spool, for 1Oc.
Crown Snaps, black and white ioc seller SC card
Mohawk Brass Pins, Away Sc; &c paper 3 for 10c.
Ladies' Swiss sleeveless Vests good Csc value 15c EACH
3 dozen bottles of Witch Hazel Sc SELLER 1Oc EACH
Sewing Needles assorted numbers Oc card value card
for &c.
~
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-21

Cash and Carry Grocery
Hundreds of dollars are being saved
by the customers, over what they
would have had to spend the old way.
The Cash and Garry System saves so
much expense, enabling us to sell so
much cheaper that very few care to
pay for the delivery.
Note This Price List
BUY YOUR FLOUR NOW Others asking high 1919
for flour Remember you good
wheat -four.
Lord Best; ~ Id Sack $500
Lords Best; "a ID. Sack 1.55
40c h. Baking Chocolate, bulk pounds ......... 80
fy Je, stock any flavor; packages ........ 21
Roasted Peanuts in SHE'LL pounds Observation-Disclosures.
Shredded Wheat packages ..................... "a
Grape Nuts packages "a
Csc Bottle Monarch Catsup ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. FL
Holland Rusk full package, goods two boxes "a
Keloggs Toasted Corn Flakes stock boxes.
15c best standard Peas brands; two 20
zoe mixed Vegetables; each Observation-Disclosures.
Good old potatoes; while they last per peck
4Oc pint Douglas Corn Oil ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. SO
75c quart Douglas Corn Oil Observation-Disclosures. ~
ST. half gallon Douglas Corn Oil .............$125
Best Brand Bordens Evaporated Milk;
BUY NOW AND SAVE
lc package Jar Rubber; the cold pack Uco be packages rs
Csc Mason Jar Caps; bright goods per dozen "a
IL bars Cream Oil 81
To close small lot of good booms; worth 6Oc
Stores Close Every Thursday
At LOO p. vi.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-21
Special Opportunities in Ladies' Cloak Depar

Spring Suits
33H and SOY Off
We have arranged balance of our stock Of Suits
in two lots
These lots exceptional values at regular
prices, but for this Sale we offer them to close at
80 | 3 and 500 discounts.
House Dresses, $l.25
Special rack House Dresses in chambrays and
percales choice of about 100 Dresses SIPS :
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-08
IT PUTS THE "PEP"
Int" Prptiron-'rhc Combination Of
Pcpnin, NuN. Iron. Celery

This is what makes Pcptiron OF won
derful therapeutic value. and SO sue
cessfu! after influenza, the grip and in
blood and nerve troubles. anaemia
paI"ncss. nervous weakness and the eS-
hausting worry and anxiety over the
world war
1t is real iron blood and nerve
tonic. especially beneficial in the weak
ness following the influenza and grin.
TO worn-out. brain-faEEed men, deli
cate women. school-tired girls and to
fast growing boys, invalids and conva-
icscents. the aged and inflrm. II actu-
any puts iron. natural strengthened.
into tho blood. and restores the wasted
red corpusclcs. Your druggist knows
Its great mcrit.--Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-08
DEMAND TO KNOW HOW
100 MILLION WILL BE SPENT
Opposition Develops In both branches
of Congress when Presidents
tcuucst Ia Presented.

WASHINGTON. January T.-Dcter-
mined opposition to the bill carrying
cut President Wilson's cabled request
for S100.0G0.000 to feed the starving
peoples OF Europe is certain in both
houses of Congress.
This was plainly revealed In the
House to-day. when unanimous con !.
sent for its immediate consideration
was refused. and in the Senate by a
speech of Senator Borah and ass,r-
ancc from Senator Smoot member or
the Appropriations Committee. that the
committee would not favorably rcport
such bill unless II was given more
definite Information as to how Tho
money is going to be expended
In the House Chairman SherIey. of
the Appropriations Committee. report
ed the bill from the committee ana
asked unanimous consent for its con-
Sideration. His proposal would have
limited debate to two and Il half hours
ana prevented the Offering OF amend
mcnts
When Representative j. Hamilton
Moore. Republican. OF Pennsylvania
forced the matter over by withholding
ms consent; Mr.. Shcrley served no.
Tee he would secure Il special rule to
bring up the bill Thursday.
Mr.; Shcr!ey appealed to Mr.. Moore
TO withhold his objection II moment
VIII not hold my objection to
unanimous consent 10 take 500. 900 :
90" ana give II to people in unknown
Iahds Tor unknown purposes" said Mr..
Moore The time has come to nut q,
STOP TO this universal OPTIMISM"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-08
What France Has
Done for Democracy

rance mas poured out blood and
treasure to the breaking point IN
make the world safe for democracy
america owes her an enormous don't
Oh gratitude for this and also for .
perfect remedy for stomach. liver
ana intestinal trouble found by hor
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Heo. II. Aayr. for many years a nrom.
inenl .hlcago chemist. imports the
ingredients and sells this remedy m.
ucr inc name Of Mayr's Wonderful
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preparation that removes the ca
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winch causes practically all stomach
iiVer ana intestinal ailments, includ.
ing appendicitis. One dose will con
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by Grant Drug Co., and druggists
everywhere
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-08
dltalomatic and military measures
AGninst tho BolsheNik EoNcrnmeMt for

ydlAlomatic and military measures
aGnfnst tho Bolshevik government for
1; h6r stown protection.
THE Spartocus faction has maintained
otpse relations with Russian Bolshe-
ysk Interests. and apparently II was
I've presence in Berlin OF NJ. Radck, a
1Spishevik emissary from Russia. who
liks been propagating Bolshevik ideas
la cooperation with the Liebknecht
: group. that preclpitatcd the Ebert gov
crnfnents declaration of Il virtual state
OK war between Germany and Russia.
sBOLSlIENIf< LEADERS ARE
AIDING IN DISTURBANCE
s ..ssAdolph Joffc. we'll as NJ. Radek.
leaders of the Bolshevik mission to
SCermony. are in Berlin assisting Or.
13sebknecht and Rosa Luxembourg in
fd3nenting a Bolshcvik revolution. Ac-
c0rdinG to adrices received here, they
afe believed to ne at tho police head
6qMarters which is the stronghold OF
the Spartacans.
s,The Independent Socialists. whose
leaders were recently dismissed from
the government are reported TO have
gqne over entirely to the Spartacans
These two groups have issued joint
proclamation declaring that The final
fight to preserve the revolution must
nGw be fought.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-08
WooLLEY POINTS OUT NEED
FOR EXTENSION OF TIME

Among the reasons presented by Mr.
Wool!cy in support OF the proposed cX-
tension OF government control were
these: railroads would have difficulty
in financing themselves privately with
IN the next few years: the So-called
wcaK sisters" among railroads would
be thrown into r"ccivcrships on return
20 private control; other public utiIi-
ties would he forced into financial diff
nculties If many railroads were 10 col
lapse financially; q IcW system of rate
making. based on terminal charges
Plus straight mileage, should be put
INTO effect. and this could BE done only
under government mana cement.
The proposal Of the railroad cxccu-
iivcs. 10 he presented TO the commit
tee probably tomorrow, is. similar in
general scope TO the Interstate Com
mevC2 Commissions recommendations,
II was stated to-day. The executives,
however arc said 10 advocate even
more regulatory power for the govern
ment lhan the commission suggests.
Director General MrAdoo's ideas for
extension of government management
until January !. 1874. were embodied
in bills introduced in the House to-
day by Chairman Sims. OF the Inter
state commerce Committee. These
propose! increase OF the railroad adj
ninistraNon $ revolving fund by an
other half billion dollars