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Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

New London Tuesday to visit Mrs. Leo Keeney a patient there.
 A meeting of the Ladies' Aid so- the vestry Thursday afternoon. This being the first meeting held in six weeks, owing to weather conditions, and so much illness of the members. The work was the tying of a quilt, a special order.
 Mrs. c. E. Berger who has been a patient in Lawrence Memorial hos pital, New London, for the past three weeks was discharged Thurs day and was brought to her home in the village.
 Miss Doris Main of Norwich spent the week end with her uncle and aunt MT. and Mrs. Avery Main, of the Allyn's Point section.
 Mrs. Henry p. Collins of OlIyn's Point returned Monday from visit to her son. James Collins, Y. M. c. A county secretary of New Haven.
 Pupils of the village school perfect I in attendance for February were Ern 1 Beth Bennett, Dorothy Birch, Editt Fable, Ruth Fable Mildred Keene Gordon Maniere Ruth Miller.
 Rev. Oliver E. Newton will have fol 1 the theme of his sermon in the M. E | chuech Sunday morning, Ch-ist's Care for His Disciples
 Mrs. Carl W. Brown is to be leader of ahe Epworth League. Evening ser ! vice, with the topic Life Lessons froH the Book of Proverbs.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
GALES FERRY

Coasting has been the popular di- version of the young people of the village of the past week. The moon light evenings have been greatly en- joyed by the adults who have coasted on the hin east of the Military High way on the property of Charles a Satterlee, the run taking them down to the, meadows there. The younger coasters have enjoyed the north side of the hiu from the Bluff. leading down to Perkins place where turning they made a run to the river.
 The snow crust has been thick enough to hold up. a span of horses and sled loaded with wood and is very slippery.
 George F. Dean has been in i'll health for some time at his home on the New London road. Mrs. Charles F. Bartlett of Uncas- vile was a recent visitor with rela- tives in this place.
 Master Stanley Faford, son of Sta ton Agent Arthur Q. Faford and Mrs. Faford, celebrated his thirteenth l birthday Monday. Guests were en- | tertained at the home in honor of the 1 event.
 Mrs. Latham E. Smith visited her cousin, Mrs. George Smith if New London recently.
 Dudley c. Perkins who plans an- nually to walk over the river on the | ice during the winter when the ice warrants it did so Saturday last. He was accompanied by Miss Amelia Mathewson this being her initial trip.
 Mrs. J. ". Carter was a caller al the Lawrence Memorial hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
IN NORWICH FIFTY YEARS AGO

Prentice of North Stonington i. As there was declared to be no choice, a second informal ballot was taken, MT. Hsrland getting II votes and MT. Brown 7.: Mr. Hariand's nomination was made unanimous. .
 At the probate convention Yon a pre- vious evening Judge, Albert s., Bolies was unanimously reuominated. sss
 There isa unusual activity s in the shop of the Norwich and Worcester Railroad company as they are now building 100 dump cars and are turn ing them out at the rate of two a day, This, work is being done aside from the general repairs of engines and cars and other improvements to roll Ing stock of the road. sL4
 March 12, s1sT0-Prentice O. Smith of Franklin while walking from his home Tuesday evening to meet the steamboat train at Yantic was met by a man on horseback near the bridge just above that place. who fired at him twice. Air. Smith jumped the fence and ran when the. fellow fired the third time and continued into Frank lin. The horse was found near South Windl1arn. We are informed that the robber was a colored man from Hartford who cut 7 the horse loose from the wagon and harness at Bean Hill. '3A-" ~
 The valuable manufacturing prop- erty known ais the Union Machine Works was sold yesterday to J. Hunt Smith for about $6o,o00. The sale in cIt5ded the buildings, engine and shafting. The upper stories of the building will be used by the pur- chaker for the manufacture of worsted braid.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
CANTERBURY GREEN

Attendance at the church services was increased Sunday last, the weather conditions having improved somewhat.
 Rev. MT. Humphrey went to Putnam Thursday to attend the conference O. ministers held there.
 At the Grange meeting Wednesday evening, the third and fourth degree were given and supper was served. 4 party of young people from Plain field grange tiok advantage of the sleighing and moonlight, and attend ed the session.
 Aea Hale Bennett is out, after being confined to the house with lame back caused by a fall from a horse while travelling through snowdrifts.
 Mrs. Exley has been confined to the house with a severe cold.
 Mrs. Jennie Kenyon and children
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
CLARK'S FAILS

Arthur Babcock of Westerly was the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs, Henry F3abcock, sons Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Horace F. Palmer were guests, Sunday of Albert Palm CT and daughter, Miss Sarah Palmer in this village Albert Palmer is ill with kidney trouble. eSs
 The village merchant s-is out of a number of supplies on account of the heavy snow in the roads. Sleighs and light wagons can get along all right however, only a few automobiles are running. -e
 John B. Perry and Horace Palmer were in North Stonington Monday.
 Fife Maine has been the guest of her brotlSr, Arthur Main, in Westerly.
 Richard Maine was in Westerly Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

horse seen for climbing snow banks and going over the top of stone walls and deep drifts. That is 8 valuable animal! Worth a thousand dollars!" were the exclamations of a number who saw it perform the feat.
 There was large attendance at the auction of Charles Soldstein at the farm known as the Stark homestead, situated at the four corners. on he pike. Horsehold goods, farming tools and stock were sold. The Holstein cows weat as high as $150 each.
 Miss Rose Sullivan. teacher in the 18th school district, spent the, week end at her home in Bozrah. The roads not being broken out. the zeal of Miss Sullivan was shown by the fact that she, walked two of the miles over the fro8e1 drifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
london and Norwich last week.

London and Norwich last week.
 Friends of Frederick Bill of Groton. received word of his death the first of the week. MT. Bill was spending the winter. at Winter Park, Florida
 Leon Tiffany who is attending school in Worcester. Mass, is home i'll with chicken pox
 Mrs. Louisa Jewett has returned from a visit with friends in Deep River.
 Miss Inez Peck and Miss Helen Barbusky visited friends at Storrs college last week. The schools in Sterling City and Bill Hill have opened this week.
 Mrs. Sarah Hall has returned home after spending the winter with her daughters up the river. and is caring for Mrs. D. G. Reynolds.
 Miss Marjorie Lord tack a horse back ride. to Saybrook Tuesday,. Mrs. Hasford, Mrs. Ray Harding and Miss Carrie Bill were New London visitors Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause Take ]
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

That's what thousands of stomach sufferers are doing now. Insteadofs taking tonics, or trying to patch up poor digestion, they are attacking the zeaI cause of the ailment-ciogged liver and disordered bowels. &
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse the liver in soothing, healing way When the liver and bowels are per forming their natural functions, away gees indigestion and stomach troubles.
 Have you a bad taste, coated tongue, poor appetite. a lazy, don't , care feeling, no ambition or energy.. trouble with undigested foods? Take Olive Tablets, the substitute for calomel-
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. You will know them by their olive color. They do the work without gTiping, cramps or pain.
 Take one or two at bedtime for quick relief. Eat what you like. l0c and 25e.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
GOSHEN

At the town meeting Tuesday at two o'clock D. m. it was voteG to raise a tax of 16 mills to defray the ex- penses of the town for the ensuing year.
 Charles Cole reports the capture of six foxes thus far, which brought about $114
 Not in many years has there been such deep snow when even the walls and. fences are hidden from view. Vinuedfit peyea.r .ao tn
 Raphael Miller has a remarkable horse that cannot be duplicated here about. It was bred in Canada and is used to the deep snow, for it beats any
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06

who have been i'll again are improv- ing.
 Ralph Brown has returned to his work at Storrs after several weeks at home.
 Mrs. Abbies Burr returned Tuesday from Mansfield where she has been spending the winter an dis now at Nathan Exley's. Mrs. Clinton F'rink was called to Brooklyn Thursday by the illness of her father, Frank Spaulding. Mrs. Albert Stafford is very feeble at the home of her daughter Mrs Frfnk. E F
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
An Important Distinction.

Professor Hart, of Harvard, says there'n be another European war .in.r five years. Counting from now, or the end of the present one2-Kausas City Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
LYME

Miss Florence Power of New York visited her parents the first Of the week.
 E. E. Dickinson, of Essex, was a caller at James Miller's Monday
 Mrs. May Daniels went to New
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-06
To Be Expected.

We knew tive felt positive of it. They're now talking about a league Of planets. Now for the reservations Kansas City Star.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-24

Rev. J. E. Klingberg is superintend- ent, and the Polish Orphanage of which Rev. l.. Bojnowski is superin- tendent were invited. Candies and novelties were provided, all of which was gratis to the theater's guests. Mary Pickford in "Rebecca of Sunny brook Farm" picture that has de- lighted millions of children through out the country was the feature att traction.
 To make the occasion a more en- joyable one for the orphans, the the- ater orchestra offered its services to MT. Salvini for the morning free of charge. Several hundred children were in attendance.
 1T. R. Association Xmas Gifts.
 The annual Christmas party of the Tuberculosis Relief, association was held at Masonic hall this afternoon with so children in attendance. Those present represented the children of people under observation by the so- ciety. Bags of candy, nuts and fruit were provided and gifts were distrib- buted from a Christmas tree by Santa Claus. Each child received a toy or article of clothing. Cakes and ice
New Britain herald., 1920-12-24

.S o'clock they will hold special Christ mas exercises at the rooms on Arch street as well as o'clock tomorrow night.
 At City Mission.. @
 The city Mission has been doing its usual work among the poorer children of the city this year as in years past. Christmas exercises were held for the Italian Sunday school children in the South Church last Wednesday evening. The Mission also took small remem- brances to several needy families this morning, although it is not planning any large dinners this year.
 On Monday evening of next week the Mission will join in with several other charity organizations and will eter- tain the children of the Fresh Air camp at the South church with a Christmas tree and appropriate ex- ercises. There will be a Christmas party at the Burritt Mission on Cherry street on Wednesday afternoon of next week at o'clock. This will be for the children of that mission. The sew ing classes of the City Mission had Christmas party on last Friday even ing at which time several gifts were exchanged.
 Advent Church.
 L. B. Giles, pastor. Subject at 10:45 a. m., Christ the Lord" Bible School 12:15 D. m Special services 7:15 p. m. when new organ will be dedicated. Largely augmented choir, including singers from Hartford and Manches- ter, including solo singers. also the Manchester male quartette. See special notice this paper.
 Stanley Memorial Church.
 At the morning worship on Sunday at 1O:45, Rev. G. M. Missirian, the pastor, will speak on The Truth About the Near East Situation" Spec ial offering for Near East Relief will be received.
 Sunday school meets at 12 noon. Y. P. S. C. E. at 6:45 Topic, 'Opportuni- ties in the Near East" Leader, Miss Louise Williams. Community service and organ recital at 7:30. All well come.
 The Ladies' Aid society will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. All mem bers and their friends are cordially in vited.
 At the Park.
 A band concert on the green at Gen. tral park this evening will open the civic celebration of the holiday. The Philharmonic band will furnish a two hour concert. The chimes in the South church will peal forth Christ mas carols through the evening. The park has been decorated as usual with the huge Christmas tree the big fea- ture. There will be no band stand this year, however. since it has been found inadvisable to expose the chil- dren to the danger of contracting colds while mass singing is in pro- gress. The tree will be illuminated each evenne for a week. .15ss rGHE for Orphans.
 nfrty for the orphans
 nroXiand this morn
New Britain herald., 1920-12-24
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cream were given the children. at tI party. ~-.sa
 St. Johns Church. Christmas. services will be held St. Johns Lutheran oh Jrch tomorro| at 10 a. m.,rs10:45 a. m., for the Sui day school at 3:30 p. m.. and for tA seniors at z p. m. Rev. M. N.. Gaudis| win preach. On Sunday the usuI services will take place, although Il evening service will be omitted. I'll social program for tomorrow foHowj Christmas Joy .-.... ....... Lerm4 : : Organ o Night of Holy Memory .... Wils{ Church Choir Holy Night ..............F F.. Grub ., Violin and Organ Night of Nights .......... w. Wat
 Soprano Solo
 The Star. in the Christmas S} Malo. Quartete and Baritone Solo The Child4of Bethlehem ..
 Junior Choir
 What Mean Those Holy Voices ..
 c. B. AdaI
 Church Choir
 --s. Organ E
New Britain herald., 1920-12-24

Subject "Christ's First Advent; 10:45, Bible school; p. m., Young Peoples service;- p. m., preaching by Rev. MT. Landis. subject "Christ,s Second Advent R Tuesday 7:45 D. m., Bible study at 43s South Stanley street: wednes- day, D. m-, Women's meeting for prayer, Mrs. Ward, 94 South Main street; Wednesday. 7:46 p. m., cot tage meeting; Thursday. 7:45, mid week prayer service South church chapel Arch street entrance; Friday, 'S p. m., watch night service at South church chapel. Rev. E. w. Kenyon of Massachusetts will present Christ mas service for church and Sunday school and friends will be held at the South church chapel Christmas day at o'clock. Strangers are cordially welcomed to all these services.
 First Baptist Church.
 1o:45 a. m., morning worship. ser mon by the Rev. William Ross, sub- ject, ''The Christmas Spirit" Special music. 12:15 D. m, Bible school and brotherhood class. D. m.. Russian service. p. m., the Young Peoples meeting in the chapel: Thursday 7:45 p. m. mid-week service. subject. 'The Sermon on the Mount"
 Baptist Mission.
 Welcome Baptist Mission will hold services Sunday night and B. Y. P. U. will meet at 6 p. m.. G. A. Bouman, president in charge of B. Y. P. U., After the services Rev. J. M. Patter- son will open the evening services at D. m.
 First Church of Christ.
 Church School 1o:oo a. m.. Morning worship II a. m., sermon Good Will Among Men," by the pastor, Rev. H. w. Maier.
 Music:
 Prelude-Christmas Fantasy Con a theme by J. s. Bach) .... Rebling Anthem-wh'Ie Shepherds Watched Their FlockS ......... Neidlinger Carol-In a Manager ...
 .......... Margaret Ruthven Lang Postlude-Fanfare in D .. Bridge The Beginners and Primary depart ments will sing a carol at this service
 Adult Bible classes 12:15 D. m Vesper Christmas service, 4:30 p. m.
 Wednesday, 4:30 D. m., Girl Scouts.
 Salvation Army.
 Lieutenant Sigrid Anderson of the Salvation army when seen this morn ing, stated that the kettles had been placed on the street by his organiza- tion and the public have been more than willing to drop a few coins into them. In her own words Miss Ander- son said, The kettties are coming along better tran we expected they would. Although I have been in this city but for short time I notice that the New Britain people are more than willing to help us in our work and the children arc helping greatly in dropping their pennies and nickles into the kettles
 The Salvation army will distribute fifty baskets to the poor and needy this evening. The baskets will contain all that is required to make up a good Ch11r@1nna l11nnnr. On next we ~
New Britain herald., 1920-12-24
bORATE HOLIDAY ARE HELD
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n need of aid.
 trinity Methodist Church.
 bc Trinity Methodist church the
 Rev. John l.. Davis. has pre-
 u cantata. "The Christ Child" csentation at t0:45 a. m. A
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 of Jesus Christ upon Civiliza- will preeede tho cantata. The tn follows:
 Part i.
 Solo, ''Thc voice of Him that crieth in tho wilderness" Eccitativc. Tho people that walked in darkness"
 Arise. shine, for Thy light has come"
 olo "Beholdi A king shall reign in righteousness.
 voices. 1.-The shall feed his flock iiko n shepherd" |oio. ''The Angel Gabriel was sent from God"
 solo. Hail! Thou that art hiRhly favored among women." s. "How beautiful upon the mountains."
 no solo. My soul doth magnify tho Lord" Is. "Sing, O heavens" Part If. |no solo. "Oh little town of Bethlehem" bolo. And, loi the angel of the Lord came upon them" bne solo, Fear not. for behold I bring you good tidings." Bpo recitative and chorus. "Glory l to God in tho highest" |olo, And it came to pass" quartet. Let us now go even unto Bethlehem" |solo. And they came with haste"
 and chorus. Holy Night" Inc rccitative. And the shep-
 herdr."
 is. Praise the Lord. yo heavens
 adore him"
 Visiting Nurse station. D memb bara of tho Visiting E station will bring happness in- my homes by delivering Christ baskets filled with fruit. These Us and contents were purchased rH. A. J. Sloper. There arc more 90 In all. Tho Station plans to them to their patients who have unable Go leave their homes on int of Illness. The baskets con- several varieties of candy and ca which will fili the hearts of nvnllds with joy. They were dis ted today. Mrs. .. 7. Landers contributed q box of oranges will be divided among the pa !. A huge box of toys was Npt unknown person. These wn. -, to the youngsters of parents are unable to provide for n tmas celebration. The nasocia-
New Britain herald., 1920-12-24

tion has purchased 60 pairs of stock ings from money donated by persons interested in the welfare of the in- stitution.,
 Y. M. c. A.
 No special events will be held at the YI N. C. A. in observance of Christmas. The parlors will Dc open as usual on Christmas Day, both in tho morning and the evening. The social committee will probably ar- range for an entertainment on New Years even. however. as Is the usual custom.
 Boys Club.
 The Boys Club will hold appropri- ate Christmas exercises at the gym nasium tonight. A huge Christmas tree will be trimmed and illuminated. The Boys Club Band will furnish music. "A. c. Brunnell will render vo- cal selections. Rev. J. Leo Sullivan will deliver an address. The exercises will commence at 1880 o'clock, and tho public has been invited to at- tend. Gifts will be distributed among the members of the club.
 Elks Spread Xmas Cheer.
 In accordance with it's annual GUS tom New Britain lodge. B.sP. O. EIks remembered tho poor and needy about tho city this afternoon. At the five different branches of the Children's Home, Christmas trees were set up, and to the inmates under 10 years of age, toys were distributed as well as wearing apparel. Inmates over 10 years were remembered, the boys re- ceiving caps and the girls stockings. The committee arranged to have local inmates at the State Reform school at Meriden. at the Industrial School at Middletown. and the House of Good Shepherd, at Hartford, remembered. Underwear was supplied by the lodge to tho New Britain Charity Organiza- ton for distribution. Other remem- hranees donated by the lodge were dinners which were supplied to a num- her of needy families. The committee had automobiles at work this after noon taking care Of the work. This committee consisted of Judge Benja- min w filling, chairman: Ernest N. Humphrey J. Harold Johnson and Ed ward l.. Stebbtns.
 Catholic Church Masses.
 Masses and vespers in the various Catholic churches in the city tomorrow win be as follows: St. Mary's church, a. m, solemn high mass, a. m. s a. m. 9 a. m. two masses. one for children's mass: 1O:3O a. m, high mass. vespers will be sung at D. m.
 St. Josephs church, 5:30 a. m.. high mass; n. m., n. m, children's mass: a. m. 10:50 a. m., high mass At the close of the 10:30 a. m. mass. benediction will be sung. There will he no afternoon or evening vesper service.
 S; Andrews church. 5:30 a. m.. drcn: and 10:30 n. m.. solemn high mass. At { D. m., solemn vespers will bg sung.
 st. Peter's church. a. m. high mass: a m, g q. m.. mass for French practitioners; 10:30 a. m.. high There will bo no vespers at St. church.
 organist Joseph c.
New Britain herald., 1920-12-24

side at the South church chimes and throughout the day wll play Christ mas carols. There will be no special observance. at the South church Sun- day morning since that congregation, held its holiday service last Sunday. There will be a short service at 10:45 tomorrow morning, however.
 9:30-Italian school 10:45-Morning worship. Sermon by the pastor.
 12:l0-Church school.
 4:3o-Italian worship.
 5:00-Assyrian-P Persian Endeavor:
 s:oo-Assyrian-P worship.
 6:30-Christian Endeavor society. Christmas service around the fire place. led by the Devotional Com mittee. - 7:3o-organ recital. Interesting popular program by MT. Beebe.
 Sunday morning music: } Prelude: Largo Handel Anthem: Festival Te Deum. Buck offertory: Dear Lord and Father of
 Mankind ................. .Targott Postlude: Allegro (sixth Symphony Widor
 Recital Music (Popular Program) {: overture to Tannhauser (Request-
 eu' '''...-....... Wagner Minuet tJupiter Symphony) .Moza Tt Soeur Monique Comperin symphony (Storm King). Dickinson Aiiesro MaestoSe Canon Scherzo In
 termezzo Finale
 Foliowing the Star" is the subject of playlet and cantata to he given by the church school of inc South Congregational church Sunday at 12:10 m. The playlet will be rendered. in three parts. as follows: Part The First Christmas. Part 2, Christmas and the Pilgrim Spirit. Part Christ mas and the Nation. The entire mem bership of the church school will take part.
 St. Marks Church.
 An opportunity for service h. $ been seized by the congregation or Marks Episcopai cnurch and at it's special prayer meeting Sunday the offerings will be placed in a fund for the destitute children of Central Europe and Asia Minor. A Christmas carol service will be held at II o'clock on that day. and at 7:45 in the even ing the choir will render a cantata. On Christmas Day, at and 10:30 o'clock in the morning. services of the Holy Communion will be held. A Holy Communion sermon will be giv- en.
 At the Hospital. Arrangements have been made to bring cheer to the patients at the hos pital on Christmas Day. In the wards Christmas trees. prettily decorated have been put in position and the corridors have been appropriately decorated.
 In the morning at : o'clock the nurses will visit the wards and sing Christmas carols. They will be assisted a Ry the Center church double quartet,
 rn1 R aeeompanying on