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Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
TOYLAND IS CALLING YOU

Toyland is busy place these days and the joYand of kiddies. How Santa ever got down through the chimney with so many toys is more than we can tell. There are toys for children of every age from year up Trains, engines, drums, mechanical toys, ami mals, dolls, doll bedS doll carriages pianos, games, puzzles, and hundred and one things that will interest the older ones and amuse the younger sets, n fact there is something for everybody, and make boys and girls joyous on Christmas day.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
STAFFORD SPRINGS

Horace L. Partilo, 7s, died at the home of Henry E. Gilmartin, on Somers av- enue, Friday, after a brief illness with pneumonia. He leaves two sons. Eugene H., of Groton, and Leon Partno. of Bos- ton Mir lPartilo was a veteran of the Civil war, having enlisted April 10. 1861 for two years and at the expiration he re-enlisted for the remainder of the war. He was born in North Stonington, but spent about 40 years in Stafford where he had been employed In various fac tories.
 Harold Neff is the winner of the SIC gold piece recently awarded by Strazzo post of the American Legion for the best essay on "Anericanism." Mss Ruth Mul- len won the second prize of S5. and Man. cy Fish the third of S2.5o. Doris Avery and Lillian TuIschmau were given honor ! able mention.
 Paul Ginholdt has almost completed the erection of a garage near his home on West Aain street. There will be a tenement on the second floor.
 Frank L. Roberts has leased of George L. Denis, :he ground on which his new ice house stands and the right to takt ice from the Dennis pond for a term oi ten years.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
PRACTICAL GIFTS THAT ARE SURE TO PLEASE

Beacon Bath Robe Blankets, complete with
 cords and taSSelS $5.98. Mems silk striped crepe Negligee Shirts, good
 patterns, $2.5O.
 Mems madras and rep striped and checked
 Negligee Shirts $1.S9. Baby Crib Blankets, figured, 79c up to $3.29. Hand made Table Mats, 4 in set, $1.39.a set. 68-inch to 72-inch wide Linen Table Damask
 $2.OO, $2.69, $500 and $3.50 a yard Fruit of the loom Pillow Cases, lace trimmed
 and henstitched in pink, blue or white,
 size 45x36, $2.O0 pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
ANDOVER

A surprise party was given Miss May Lindholm Saturday evening at her home it being her birthday. About 70 were present and enjoyed the evening.
 Royal Webster and family of Manches- ter were at the home of Mir. webster'a mother Sunday.
 There seems to be fewer cases of measles in town. No new ones have Sc far reported.
 Earle W. Stone and Miss Anna Chris jensen of Hartfort were recent visitors in town.
 Howard Greens family Of Versailles i have been visiting at the home Of MT. Greens mother, Mrs. CooEibs.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
NORTH STERLING

Mrs. William Fisher has gone ta Plainville to care for her sister. who is critically i'll.
 There is to be Christmas tree at tho church Saturday evening. Dec. 24, with fine public program. Santa Claus will be at the concert
 This place is still cut off from the out side world, as the telephone wires have not been repaired since the ice. storm.
 Mrs. Ida Owens has been visiting friends in Danielson-
 Ray Smith and~fanily have been wis., iting friends in Mansfield. c. tH. Rounds is making many barrelz of late cider; the apples are shipped from Maine.
 W. R. spooner and family have moved to Oneco. c. IL Corey ,s IL
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
Gifts of LINGERIE Are Practical

What could you give that would be more acceptable to any woman than a pretty piece of silk Lingerie. No woman ever has too many, especially
 if it is some pretty Philippine hand embroidered garment put up in neat Christmas boxes, is very acceptable.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
WILLIM ANTIC

1 1850 for Mayor Gates and f,648 for MT. Dion. In the petition, ballots disputed are two in the First Ward, three in the
 Second Ward, and one in the Fourth Ward Judge >Hinman has granted the petition of Mir. Dion and has set .Satur- day, December 17th, at p. m. at the
 superior court this city as the place of hearing on the petition for recount. A copy of the petition and certificate fs- sued by fudge Hinman were served on
 Mayor Charles A. Gates Wednesday
 morning by City Sheriff Thomas J. Kil- l lourey.
 In the petition Mr. Dion states that he firmly believes that he received suffi- cient votes in the election to elect him to the office of mayor of Willimantic. In the retition the following claims | were made regarding votes in the vari- | ous wards;
 In the first ward of said city. there was one lawful ballot cast for your pe- titioner for said office of mayor of said city which was rejected and not counted 1 for your petitioner for the reason that 1t | had an alleged identifying mark within | the. circle at the head of the party col umn containing the name of your peti- tioner as a candidate for mayor of said city Of WllllmanIlc Sald pallot ulu not have an identifying mark. The alleged ! identifying mark was in fact the cross
 mark 'ex'' provided by statute to be placed within the circle at the head of the party column containing the names pf candidates 5e be voted for, and should
 have been counted for your petitioner for l said office of mayor of the city of Willimantic.
 There was aso one ballot counted for
 said Charles A. Gates in said ward on
 said day at said election that was ille-
 gal and void, and which should not have
 been counted. Said ballot was unlawful
 and should not have been counted for said Charles A. Gates for the office of
 mayor of said city. because said ballot | in addition to having cross-mark within
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
BATH ROBES Are Warm Gifts

A Bath Robe fills more than one need. It is practical and q very useful gift, especially at this time of the year when one must have one to keep
 warm and cozy. A wide
 choice is offered here both in
 Blanket Bath Robes and Cord. |uroy, trimmed with satin fac ing, cords and frogs, $5.9s te S12.98.
 |Children's Bath Robes s2.5C to $4.98.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
GIVE HER AHOOVER
For Christmas

This Christmas give her Hoover as lasting reminder of your tfloughtfu1ness Give her joy of an immaculate home with rugs that are ever clean and attractive and> transform her hours of drudgery into hours of ease and leisure. The Hoover will do all that, for it beatS-aS it sweeps-as it cleans. Step~in for demonstration. Our easy term payments make it very easy to own one.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15

passenger received a fright when the little girl suddenly stepped from the wagon, falling to the street, both right l wheels passing over her legs. An exam ination disclosed that the girl suffered no serious injuries and she was able to att tend school in the afternoon. { The following officers of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Paul's Episcopal church have been elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Austin D. Boss; vice 1 president, Miss Elizabeth w Peterson secretary, Mrs. William E. Jackson treasurer, Hiss Elmira c. Sweet; parish l treasurer for the United Thank Offering, Mrs. William g. Brooks; librarian for the church periodical club. Mrs. William S. Johnson
 San Jose council, No. IA, at its last meeting, approved the action of the ath- | letic committee in charge of the basket ball team,. ili dropping out of the State Kacey League. The resignation of the local council from the league has been 1 forwarded to Frank Lynch, league sec retary. The reason advanced is that anna teur basketball does not meet with pop ular favor in this city.
 The EmsraIds, minus the strong play | ing NoPman1in, went to Waterbury on | Wednesday night for a game with the Waterbury Kaceys. Normandin is out of the game for few days because of boils that -.develooed on his arms.' He will be In shape for Fridays game in this city with the RectoTs of Bridgeport. The Springfield team, ewing to failure to se- cure players, cancelled the game for this week but will show here later in the sea. son. The American Thread Girls make | their debut Friday night in the prelimin. ary game with the New Departure Girls team of Bristol
 l Funeral services Cor Joseph L. Tru deau were held Wednesday afternoon a 2.30 o'clock from his home, No. s3t Valley street, with burial in St. Josephi cemetery.
 The funeral of William c. Bianchnr, was held Wednesday afternoon at l 0 clock from No. 62 North street. Rev Harry s. McCready pastor of the Firs Congregational church officiating. Tn bearers were L. P. Smith, F. P. Fowler David Pitcher and S. c. Goodwin. Buria was in the Center cemetery, Lebanon, i charge of Jay M. Shepard.
 Brief Notes.
 Skating is reported good on severa nearby ponds. It is expected Recreatio Park will afford skating soon if col weather continues.
 Mrs. Joseph A McKeown Is visftin relatives in Providence until after Christ mas
 Miss Rose McGuiIlan is visiting Hart ford friends for the remainder of tn week.
 MssA Edith Barrows, a senior 2 Wellesley. Is at the home of her mothe Mrs D. c. Barrows for over New Year Il George W. Hickey and Mrs. M ] Hickey have returned from Charlotti vile, Va, with Louis E. Hickey, who
 a student at the University of Virgini
 Gilbert c. Shepard and a family West Main street have moved to Ne
 York, where MT Shepard is employed.
 The winter issue of the telephone q rectories have arrived and will be distri1 utter this week by the Southern New En-
 land Telephone company
 Jitney drivers with big cars chargir
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
XMAS HANDKERCHIEFS

Dainty Handkerchiefs, an easy
 one to select-eSpecially when you have such a splendid
 assortment from which to choose. Always acceptable, land one never has too many. Boxed ?, }, 4 in a box, 25c. soc, 75c and SLIGO. Separate. l5c, 25c, Soc and up to SIPS each.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
XMAS UMBRELLAS

Everyone uses one and it seems as though you always had one too few. These have beautiful handles and in vari- ous qualities of silk from the cheapest good kinds to the very best at $4.O0 up to $12.98.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
GIFTS IN NECKWEAR

There is always a need for a dainty,piece of neckwear. All the newest and best styles are
 here. Also collar and cuff
 sets put up in neat-Christnas boxes, priced as low as soc [and up to $1.5O.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
HOSIERY For Gifte

There is not a woman among your friends who, if she should be asked to write out a list of things preferable to all others that would not include Hos iery, and here they are, botF in wool and silk at $1.0O up tc $3.98 pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15

Hartford.-Charles H. Holiday. wha was retired from his hin route recently after nearly 40 years, was clerk in tho postofflce when It was located on Main street. Gen. L. A Dickinson was post master at that time. and Hartford waz just beginning to show promise Of becon- ing fair sized city some>day. Holiday entered the service as a letter carriea April l, 1882.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15

Turkish Bath Sets SIPS, $1.39 and $2.0O. Turkish Bath Set with large Bath Mat SAYS. 54-inch wide all wool French Serge, sponged and shrunk. A Dress Pattern in alleat Christmas box is practical, 300 and $4.00 yd
 4o-inch vide black Satin Canton Crepe, bro- caded, and an ideal gift at $3.5O yard. A modish Scarf of brushed wool that has the sn1artness of shawl will please dear
 one SIPS to $4.98.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
Judge iseorge E. Hinman, of

Judge George E. Hinman, of the SUI per3or court, las been petitioned for a recount of the biennial city election by Hor1uisdas Dion, democratic candidate for office of mayor who was declared 8 loser to Mayor Charles A. Gates by two votes, the final vote being announced as
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
Rheumatism Dangerous

Anyone having the slightest taint of rheumatism should drive 1t out quickly. Rheuma has done 1t for thousands and should give you the same satisfying re- suits. Money back if it fails, says Lee & Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15

25 cents for city trips have competition in the shape of Henry" whose price per trip has heen set at Is cents.
 George F.. Taylor. son of Harold Fay Tor, is confined to his home on Lewiston avenue because of illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15

New Britain.-''F9fteen hundred mem bers by March 15" is the slogan of a drive that will open in New Britain, Plainfeld, Berlin and Remington, under
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15
NORWICH BULLETIN
 WILLiMANTic OFFICE resephone s5s~E ss Church St.
reasDhone s5s~s

what Is Going On Tonight. Obwebetuck lodge, No. Is. l. O. o. E., , meets at S07 Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-15

passenger received a fright when the little girl suddenly stepped from the wagon, falling to the street, both right wheels passing over her legs. An exam ination disclosed that the girl suffered no serious injuries and she was able to at- tend school in the afternoon.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-12-29
The New Year

We about to be presented with year. What shall
do with it, 1t gift clean and unspotted from the
natior that due the misuss Of Murder basphsmy
everything that brings disappointment and Sadness have
besmched its white pages II is the time of possibilities
of hope There is human being living the face Of the
earth who this year with high resolves and
looking toward the future This year will 365
days. each Of them round in the ladder that is ascending
toward heaven Each day will oppoun for noble
service Each day will bring all face to face with the Christ
lie be dressed and the eamarks of tramp
hobo but st tanning within his human wreckage
living soul with the spark Of the d vine unquenched.
What going to do with the opportunities of releasing
the spark of the Divine in human lives? The world all
wrong is the millennium sight, but the world just the
kind Of for soldier do II the mer
MUM sight would all lazy. We would be looking
for harps We would be dckrng with each other
strings they figuring
the circumference Of the halo that celestial
heads There such dreamy spectacle that ahead of
We have reached the place where the
apostles Of old in quarrcng to the position will hold in the
millennium. Blood and slime pathway We either
clean wade thru it, We yet place
where politics the ccanct social conditions sublime Are
make step forward in this year toward ghtng
the Of human beings? There bems that
engros the whole minds Of popua
the existence of the Nazarene Are make efforts
make the the lives Of the people?
There modern thought in religion that is that Chr anty has
only suit Of clothes and that Office, the
shop. the farm and Sunday school That Ia lored
the fashion Of the people, and
style fit the workmcn Of the world Are going
that children given better chance during this
That motherhood held sacod That the American home
be the cradle Of freedom
ness? Are going in tn year with
Of obligations fclowmcr-with realization the
duty perform society promotion Of the
Of Christ?
These the salient questions every
American citizen every seeker after truth every
God would mankind than
TO Heaven Let indv dually try keep pages
1922 free and undched when
that each is well filled with honorable and well written history
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-12-29
Henry Watterson Dead

"Marsc" Henry Waterson the greatest journalist editor
Mr. Watterson had notable He a oppor-
tunty for he from family Of wealth and education His
father Of who
in Congress from Tennessee. Henry born Washington
City, eghtyone From his early infancy
contact with statesmen and journalists.
He represents that type Of national who believe
strongly personal liberty individual rights
with Thomas jefferson that evil
fore the least governmental interference affairs of
dvidua the best for the development Of the individual lie
wrote with ready and his intellect closing
days Of his life During the war; the
Courier journal changed hands and Mr.
for the best editorial the Mr. in his
night about o'clock struck draft
Of his editorial then he criticized and ed
Several hundred editorials submitted name
Waesons received the 5000 not have to sign
his Anybody who had read editorial by Henry
Wacron knew whose that struck off tn declaration
OF principle II is fair TO Mr. Waerson
universal He opposed prohibition any FORM which
wife, who knew him better than anyone else
apoog TO make for him. that he always
beer wine, but took liquor
Mr. Wateson a game fighter and like President Roose-
with him as those who concurred in his opinions.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-12-29
COL. OLDHAM MAY CONTEST
ELECTION

VIM. L. Wallace, Republican can
didate for State Senator, defeated
Col. r. c. Oldham by about 500
majority in the goth district, which
includes Madison, Rockcastle, Owsley,
Jackson, and Estill counties.
II is reported that Col. Oldham Is
thinking Of contesting the election
on the grounds that Mr.. Wallace is
ineligible to represent this section of
the State as he has been living at
Frankfort practising law for over a
year. He points out that the Consti-
tuition of Kentucky requires a candi-
date TO reside in the district he is to
represent for a year previous to the
elect on.
IL is claimed that Mr.. Wallace has
always come back home to vote, and
If Col. Oldham decides to file con-
test, the construction Of the Consti-
tuition determining how a mans resi-
dence is to be determined may be
figured in the result,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-12-29
The Woolworth Scheme

The antics of the world
at Washington have been very interesting
The disarmament pact which is be known hencefor
the Little League started the excitement Now the news
from Europe that another league contemplated
OF England France Japan and Germany The suggestion
aboeme toned league has aroused Belgian
circles 1t will become known the big Bear the
constellation The thing for Belg do is create
sentiment for league of small nations Belgium Denmark
Holland and Switzerland This be called the
Bear Of the constellation
This chain of leagues around the world has unlimited
there something like seventy recognized
world and if there is to be fixed number Of in
each league the series of combinations that worked
indefinite The Wooworh Ten Cent Stores
ample of the Of the chain system Possibly working
these leagues Wooworh has been taken pat
tern.
All joking aside there before the world today
four combinations of leagues AT what is the aiming
is the serious question Is it trying evolve league Of nations
is il pokng fun at the idea? There consistent ag-
gresve vre schools of thought this country today
the Reed school that despss any
of league The other is the Wilson group that stands unaeaby
pledged the already established eaguethat
bone and teeth make itself felt have
united league with series of Woodwork leagues
tending around the worldf
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-12-29
GENTRY JACKSON

On Thursday, December %, at $500
o'clock, one of the prettiest weddings
Of the season was solemnized at the
home of the brides aunt, Mrs. James
Smith, on Prospect street, when Miss
Pearl Jackson and Mr.. Bailey Cen
try were united in marriage.
The groom is prosperous farmer
from near Paint Lick. The bride is
the oldest daughter Of Mrs. Kitty
Jackson, and one of the most beau
tiful young women Of Berea. She
has been a student in both the Acad-
envy and Vocational Departments.
The Rev. Carl f. Vogel, pastor of
the Berea Methodist Church, per.
formed the ceremony. A very beau.
t'ful ring service was used. Miss
Dora Gentry, sister Of the groom, and
William II. Elkin accompanied them
Little Miss Elizabeth Smith, cousin
Of the BRIDE. acted as ring bearer
Miss Nancy Lee Smith played the
wedding march.
The bride wore a beautiful white
silk messaline dress, VIII CHI was cut
round at the neck and finished al
neck and sleeves with hemstitched
puff rufila' Tho girdle was made Of
self material shirred, with strcamers
Of grossgrain ribbon and clusters OF
white forget-me-nots. The groom
was attired in a dark blue suit
The home was beautifully decorated
with holly, mistletoe and ported
plants in true Chr stmas style.
The nearest relatives of the bride
and groom and few of their closest
friends were present. After con
gratulations the guests were invited
out to the dining-room, where {
bounteous feast was served. The
happy couple will reside near Pain
/ Lick.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-12-29
Thouaht She Knew Him.

A woman stated In police court that
a man attacked her.
81 do not know his NAME" she said,
but he Is a drunken, blackguardly,
murderous, abusive beast, more like o
reptile than a man."
Another woman then came forward.
IL believe ! can help YOU" she said.
81 have never seen this woman be-
fore. but from what she says I think
the man must be my husband.
don Tit-Bits.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-12-29
AN APPRECIATION

Christmas morning we lighted for
the first time our silver wedding
candles. They looked very gay in
their silver candle sticks and brought
to mind beautiful memories Of the
nights when so many Of our friends
assembled TO assure us Of their low,
and friendship.
We used the beautiful silver spoons
at our Christmas breakfast, and =.
ing the day took turrs resting in the
elegant rocking chair. These silver
wedding gifts will be continual re-
minders Of our loving friends. As we
Advance in years our friendships
grow more and more precious TO us,
and we often pray that we may be
worthy of them.
At this blessed Christmas season
we feel like expressing our apprecia.
ton Of what was done for Us at the
time Of our silver wedding anniver-
sary.
LeVant and Mary II. Dodge
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-12-29
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Bible School topic: The Revolt Of
Jeroboam's Folly Ends in Failure.
Golden text: Thou shalt not make
unto thee craven image, nor any
likeness Of anything that is in heaven
above, or that is in the earth beneath,
or that is in the waters under the
earth. Thou shalt not bow down
thyself unto them, nor serve them.-
Elk. 20:4-5.
If you are not in Bible School, we
welcome you to come and enroll your
name with us. Begin the New Year
right. Come on next Lords Day,
January LIST, on time GAS.
HOO Song service.
11:15 Communion.
1880 Sermon.
We are pleased to cordially invite
all. Come.
If you are member of the Berea
Christian Church, you are urged to
be present. The official board re-
quests your presence just after morn
ing worship for a short business SEES
sion. Election of treasurer for
church, new enrolment of members.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1921-12-29
EMBREE SEES HEALTH WORK
~~L-ryN KENTUCKY

Edwin Rogers Embree, secretary
Of the Rockefeller Foundation Of
New York, and one Of the best known
men interested in philanthropic re-
search in the United States, has been
| in Kentucky this week investigating
three Of the activities of the Kentuc-
| XIV State Board of Health. While in
| Kentucky he visited his brother, How
ard Embree, manager of the Rich
mond-Welch Store in Richmond. The
departing" Is in which he u especial
ly interested were the School of Pub
lie Health, conducted jointly with the
State Board of Heath and the Uni
versity Of Louisville, the Bureau Of
County Health Work, with it's full
time county health departments and
the Bureau Of Trachoma.
After thoroly inspecting the activ-
tiles of the board at Louisville with
special attention TO the school Of pub
lie heath, Mr. Embree went TO
Georgetown where he observed at
close range the activities Of the Scott
county hea'th officer and nurse there.
He was accompanied on his various
trips in the State by DIR. A. T. Me
Cormack, state health officer.
From Georgetown Mr.. Embree
went t. Berea where he conferred
with w. J. Hutchins, president, about
the progress of Berea College. One
of his grandfathers was founder Of
the college and Mr. Embree himself
went TO school there.
After Berea he visited Corbin,
where he afforded a series of clinics
conducted by DR.. C. B. Robert, direc.
tor of the State Board Bureau OF
Trachoma. Mr.. Embree said that al
tho he had seen trachoma work
carr ed on in all parts Of the United
States, in Egypt and in China he
had never seen anything more simple
and more efficient than DIR. Roberts
work.-Richmond Register.