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— MURRAY'S Boston Store| WILLIMANTIC, CONN. Unusual Opportunities for ~ Money-saving Are Possible During the Progress of Our January Sale An occasion which allows you to purchase good, [reliable merohandise at a price far below market and prominent all through the store! So value. Bargains many numerous are don't fail to plan wants for wearables and housekeep- liberally on your §ng goods, 'Women's Garments $10.60 Coats § 6.50. $15.00 Coats $10.00. $20.00 Coats $12.50. axu.oo Suits $10.00. $20.00 Buits $12.50. $ 5.00 Dress Skirts $2.95. $10.00 Dress Skirts §$7.95. $ 1.00 Waists 84c. $ 150 Waists $1.19, $ 2.50 Walsts $2.89. Sweaters $1.89. Flannelette Night Gowns $2.00 Petticoats $1.69. 44c Corsets AT A BARGAIN PRICE. Three offerings which are seldom equalled, even on an occasion of this Kkind. There are but few styles at each price, yet the values are big and tempting. Fifty-cent Corsets 25c. Eeventy-five cent Corsets 36c, Dollar Corsets 69c. PALMISTRY Mme, Corinne, « noted Palmlst, is located at this store for a few days. In the science of Palmistry she is well versed, her readings are interesting and pleasing. Housekeeping Goods 4 Yard-wide Brown Sheeting, a yard c. 81-inch Brown Sheeting, a yard 22c 26, S1-inch Bleached Sheeting, a yard 24c, 27c. Ped Blankets, a pair 42c, 58c. © Pillow Cases, each 1lc, 15c, Muslin Sheets, 39¢, 50c, 63c. Mercerized Table Damask, a yard 44 inch Half Bleached Damask, a ward 76, Full Bleached Linen Damask, a yard 4dc. Table Napkins, a dozen 85c, $1.35. Bleached Huck Towels, 9¢. Cotton Toweling, a yard 5e. Bleached Linen Toweling, a yard c. Wash Dress Fabrics Best quality Prints, light or dark eolorings, a yard 5c Elue or Brown Chambray, a yard (5 Best quality Apron Gingham, a ward Ge. Dress Ginghams, a yard 8 1-2c. Yard-wide Percales, a yard 10c. Other Bargain Offerings Women’s Fleecy Vests and Pants, each 21c. Women’s Unfon Suits, $2.00 quality, $1.19. Afisses’ Fleeced Vests and Pants, each 20c. Boys' Fleeced Shirts and Drawers, each 2le. Children’s Heavy Cotton Hose, 1fc. Boys' Heavy Woolen Hose, Iic. ‘Women's Woolen Hose, 20c. ‘Women's Black Cotton Hose, 20c. Three-inch wide Taffeta Ribbon, yard 10c. qo/omen's ‘SiIk. Lined Mocha Gloves, Women's Sk Lined Cashmere Gloves, 39c. | Men's Hose of cotton or wool, 1ic. Overshirts of cheviot or outing flan- mel, 42c. Pencil Tablets, three for 10c. Safety Pins, best quality, a dozen Ge. 25¢ Hose Supporters, 2 a Willi WILLIMANTIC. Ladies’ Aid Society of Congregational Church Holds Annual Meeting. The ladies' aid society of the First Congregatio.al church held its annual meeting ii the parlors of the church Thursday atternoon. The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and accepted, They showed that the oc.ety has enjoyed a successful year and it is Jooking forward to doing of much good in the year to come. These officers were elected: Presi- dent, Mrs. H. R. Chappell; vice pres- ident, Mrs. J. L. Harroun; secretary and ireasurer, Mrs. H. L. Hunt. The following board of éirectors was also elected: Mrs. T. R. Parker, Mrs. D. C. Barrows, Mis. C. E. Leonard, Mrs. G. ¥. "Paylor, Mrs, Bass, Mrs. Fred Jordan, Mrs, James W. Hill- house, M . E. Remington, Mr George S. Elliott, Mrs. C. H. Colgrove, Miss Kate Stiliman and Mrs, C. C.| Case. FUNERAL. Mrs. Mary G. Lambert. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Gelinas Lambert was held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock at St. Mary's church and was largely atténded by relatives, friends and acquaintances. Rev. Ar- thur DeBrucker, pastor of the church, was the celebrant of a solemn requiem high mass, with Rey. J. J. McGuane and Rev. C, Henri Paquette acting as | deacon and sub-deacon respectively. | There was special music by the choir, | th solos by David P. Comptois and | \er members. The floral tributes vere beautiful. The body was take St, Joseph's cemetery for burial, the wrers being John Lucy, Louis Belan- ger, Appoll ine. Adelard Mo- nast and Instructions in Postoffice Etiquette. es 'H. Dimmick, postmaster of city of Willimantic, has distribut- ed among the students attending the Windham ig school ecirculars con- tajning instructions concerning _the ation. ¢ of the \ditions and rates of U. S. postal service. 1: How to ad- er; in regard to special ; the registry and mon- Domestic posta also given and the abbrevia names of states and territo- »s, together with much other valua- Jie ‘information relative to the postal service in general that is essentfal for everyone to be thorou familiar. Lively Game Expected Tonight. Tonight's basketball game in the Y. M. C. A, gymnasium will be one of the fastest the season for Killingly high is leading in the race for the interscholastic pennant at the present writing, but is expected to be on an even footing with Windham after the ntest this evening. indham will be there and she is to win by a substantial score. local hoys have been putting in e good hard licks at practice since t meeting between the two and Captain Ke will send is guaranteed to v case of Itching, Blind, Bleed Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days v refunded. 50c. MF AFTER WASHING, while skin is dripping wet, rub In Sat- in Skin Cream. Quickly absorbed, feeds skin, prevents Wrinkles, renews day's waste. Use cold water in morning; ap- ply Satin Skin Powder. Makes a satin skin. 25c. All leading druggists. & 75 MONUMENTS, Headstones and Markers In our stock ready to be erected. Obtain our prices and inspect 1000 artistic designs. John Lennon & Son, corner Main and Watson Streets, ‘Wiilimantle, Con; L. M. REED has the agency for the Travelers Life nd Accldent Co. of Hartford, Ct., and the United States Health and Acel- gent Ins, Co. of Saginaw, Mich. Write for rates and full particulars. Box 231. Willimantic, Ct. JAMES C. SMALL, Blacksmith and Wagon Repairing AT SHORT NOTICE. Bank otrest. Willimantiz. HIRAM N. FENN, UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 62 Church St, Willimantle, Ct. Telephone. Lady Assistant. PATTISON’S the home of delicious confections. When you think of entertaining think of Pattison's Ice Cream and Ices, be- cause no entertainment is complete | unless you serve Pure Ice Cream. You ill always find Pattison’s the most delizious and wholesome, for all In- gredients are thoroughly tested—thus insuring absolute purity. We use only rich, fresh Cieam in our factors. Just 'phone us and we can furnish you with any quantity or flavor you wish—as well as brick Ice Cream or fancy moulds. PA1TISON’S, 736 Main St., sept22d Willimantic, Conn. ELMORE & SHEPARD, (Sucossors to Sessions & Elmore) tmbaimers and Funeral Directors, 60-62 North Street. Telephone connection. Winter Horse Goods. Full line just received. assortment” of Blankets, and street. The ‘place is A. R. BURNHAM'S, Valley Street. ‘Willimantie. A complete both stable this team on the floor to start the game at least: Burns rf, Kelley If, Richmond ¢, Leonard rb, Walden 1b, subs, Jordan and Bradbury, Children Welcomed the Snow. The light fall of snow was hailed with delight by hundreds of the young- er generatfon Thursday morning and as soon as school was out in the aft- ernoon, parties of children of all ages were enjoying themselves with the snow. On’the many hills of the town coast- ing parties who availed themselves of the first good opportunity of the sea- son for the exhilirating sport. A num- ber of double runners were seen upon High and Walnut streets, Capt. Jack Crawford at High School. Windham high school was visited by Capt. Jack Crawford, Thursday aft- ernoon, and the last school period was tendered. to the poet scout for use in talking to the assembled pupils and members of the facuity. The audience was kept in almost continuous laughter while the visitor ng. He said frankly that it ha been his privilege to “see such a_handsome bunch of girls or such a homely bunch of boys before.” In relating his experience as a guest a banquet of the Thirteen club on Wednesday evening that Mr. Corrigan of New York said ‘that poets were dead, but Mr. Crawford took excep- tion t0 the remark and stated that he himself, was one and that his poems were original and aboriginal. He said that he only four days of schooling in his life, and that he was whipped every day of the four, so left, believing that it was better to be a live ignoramus than a dead scholar, He counseled the boys to leave cigarettes alone. Mr, Crawford recited ing his audience number of his poems, keep- | itensely interested. Semi-Annual Installation of I. 0. 0. F. At the regular meeting of Obwebe- tuck lod No. 16, 1. O. O. F., Thurs- day e at 8§07 Main street, the semi-annual _installation of officers took place. D. D. G. M. Silas P. Clark of Stafford Springs was present and conducted the installation exer- cises, ‘These officers were installed: Noble grand, W vice ; recording secre- financial | ; treasur- M. Thompson; trustge for three years, Benjamin Jones. There was an exceptionally good attendance and the evening was pass- ed very pleasantly. A collation was served after the exercises, and a social | bour and smoker finished off the| light's enjoyment. Standing of the Teams, eat interest is being taken in the : he inter-association bas- > at the Willimantic Y. games scheduled for evening of this week were until Saturday evening be- of various engagements of dif- ferent players on the teams scheduled to play, The games Saturday night will be between the Excelsiors and the mper Parati club the Grex club nd the Outlaws. The official standing of the teams to date follows: Won. Lost. P.C. Urbans .. . 3 0 Grex club . 2 0 1 1 s 0 % a0 0 2 per Parati club 0 z BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION. Annual Meeting in Board of Trade Rooms—Balance of $220.54 on Hand —Officers Elected for Ensuing Year. pe Willimantic Business Men's as- sociation held its annual meeting in| the Board of Trade rooms Thursday evening. The resignations of M. E. and the corpora and L. B. Lincoln were accepted and jon Lincoln-Boss Lumber Coal compapy was admitted to ship. A communication from the Willimantic Automobile club relat- ing to the erection of signs for the various entrances to the city was laid able until the next meeting. from W. C. Norris, who is a of the legislative committee of tion, calling the atten- local association to the s bill and requesting the the Willimantic Business ation for its passage, was tter membe the stat tion of the public ! ciation voted to defray the expenses of its directors who at- tend the meeting of the board of di- clation. The report showed a balance of and. The president, John irick, delivered his annual addres wing in detail the work done by association the past year. This was appointed to bring in s for officers for the an, Frank se officers on rev the committee a list of nominati ensuing yea Iarrabee, G. O. Cartier. were elocted: President, John Brick; vice president, H. C. Murra; secretary, A. Colgrove; treasurer, Carl R. Alford; board of director: Bacon, Jr., J. C. Tracy, C. F. Risedorf, n. T. nptois, Philip Cohen, W. C. W. Gerrick, W. R. Harrin Fryer, Patricl Morlarty, 0. Cartier. Personals. tes has gone to New York on 2 Charles Bill has gone to Hartford for a short stay. i Arthur D. Chaffee has gone to New York on a brief business trip, leaving town Thursday afternoon Archibald 'Donald of Putnam was a Willimantic visitor Thursday and called upon various friend Miss Margaret Harris has returned from : s visit with her sister, Mrs A. Rood of Hartford, wavd J. Broderick returned to Bridgeport, after a short th his mother in this city, Mrs. Caliouette, who has been visit- ing at the home of her mother, Mrs. Moreau of Jackson street, has returned to Worcester. Ellen Welch of Chaplin has ned from a visit with her daugh- 1 Bogota, N. J., and is the guest { her daugh Mrs. Martha Potter, of Vall stre for a few days, COLCHESTER. Freight Train Crows Alone Handle Freight—Miss Avery Goes to New York Library, Commencing this week. the ragular freight train of the main ling runs from Turnerville to this place and handles all the freight for this tation Instead of the freights on the main line running through from New ¥ Willimantic and return, one trs leaves Willimantic for ~Micidletown, where it meets a train which runs from New Haven to Middlet .n, wh, they exchange cars and the »return t their home stations. The b ranch crew do not bandle any more freight and simply rum as passenger trains. In *his way passengers will not have to wait guests of relatives in Hartford Wed- nesday. The Thursday evening ograycr meet- ing in_the chapel was led by Deacon John R. Backus, @s the pastor, Rev. B. C. Ingalls, is wisiting fricnds in Boston for a few days. Miss Matilda Avery hes gone to New York, where she has joined the Staft of ons of the dlbraries. Miss Avery atiended the library school in Pittsburg. She will have charge of the children’s room in the New York li- in Hebron DANIELSON. Brooklyn Residents Want Rural Deliv- ery—H Star Route Now—Guard Florimond Coming for Installation— Frost-Andrews Wedding. * A petition with more than one hun- dred signatures of persons residing within one mile of ~the postoffice at Brooklyn, has been sent to the postof- fico department requesting that a rural free deiivery route be established from that office. The yearly amount of ex- pense attached to the establishing of such a route would amount to $825. About fifty families living within a mile of the postoffice call - there for their mail, which is brought and tak- en from BErooklyn to Danielson over a star route, the carrier making four trips a day. The yearly expense of the star route is $585.66. Only one other town in the state has a star route ser- vice Zour times a day. The question appears to be whether the postoffice department will be will- ing to establish a rural free delivery route from an office that is at the ter- minal of a star route also. Such an arrangement wousd entall a vearly to- tal cost for the star route, which must be continued, and the rural route of $1,410.60. GUARD FLORIMOND Coming from Willimantic to Local Officers. Install Guard Florimond, the ecrack semi- nuiitary organization of the state, will come to Danielson from Willimantic Sunday to assist in the ceremonies in- cident to the installation of the newly elected officers of Union St. Jean Bap- tiste. The company, which is finely uniformed and composed of nearly two score young men of the Thread City, was developec to its present high state of effiziency In military manoeuvres by the commanding officer, Captain Pal- haus. Guard Florimond has made a notable record in competitive and ex- hibition drills, and has won honors in various parts of New England and New York state. Its visit to Danielson is anticipated with great pleasure by the persons who will be privilged to wit- Ness the exhibition. WEDDING. Frost—Andrews. Miss Ina_Andrews, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Andrews, and Alton Frost of Sangersville, Me., were mar- ried at the home of the bride’s par- ents at Industrial place Wednesd Rev. A. Geisler of the groom's hom town performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Frost left en an afternoon train for Maine. Mr. Andrews, father of the bride, is in charge of the work of fitting the factory at Industrial place for the Compo: Boot and Shoe company. The family came to Danlelson recent- 1y. Three Inch Sncwfall. Three inches of snow was sufficient for the needs of the fox hunters’ track- ing purposes, and several parties were out all day Thursday following the wary game. Must Change Cars at East Killingly. Under a_new aigangement between the Providence and Danielson road and Connecticut company, the cars of the former company will not be run into Danielson while the winter sched- ule is in force. The familiar green cars are no longer seen in Danielson, nd are now operated only between Bast Killingly and Providence. The car used between Danielson and East Killingly is one owned by the Connec- tcut company. The new arrangement necessitates passengers changing cars at East Killingly. Game With New London Y. M. C. A. The Y. M. C. A. teams of Danielson and New London will struggle for su- premacy and the amateur champlon- ship of castern Connecticut in the arm- ory this (Friday) evening. The games previously played between these teams this season have been of the whirlwind type. To date t)e team to win has al- ways been the one playing on their home floor. FUNERAL. Mrs. Levina Lavender. The funerai of Mrs. Lavinia Laven- der was held ‘Thursday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. John Roux was_cele- brant of the ‘-equiem mass. Burial was In St. Jaries' cemetery. MRS. M. «RY AMESBURY Was a Great-C ~cat-Great-Grandmoth- er— Jead at 93. Mrs. Mary £ of Mowry Am Amesbury, 93, widow 3 abury, is dead at her home in Dayvi. irs. Amesbury liv- ed to be a great-great-great-grand- mother, and Wer descendants in the fifth generation are living. _She Is sur- vived by one daughter, Mrs. Hattle Barnes of Dayville, and a son, Henry Richmond of ' Providence. Personals. Mrs. H. M. Hovey Is 11l at her home, on_ Academy street. Goorge Al Stewart of Worcester vis- ited friendy in Danielson Thursday. C. D. Chariton of Holyoke, Mass., was the guest of Danlelson friends on Thursday. Firemen Open Social Quarters—Silvar Wedding of Mr, and Mrs. R. M. Illi— Brothers ‘Meet After 26 Years. Mrs. John A. Dady is visiting friends in_Harttord. Ralph X. Bugbee is making a busl- ness trip to New York. Henry D. Merrick of Worcester was the guest of friends in Putnam Thurs- A. Ferguson of the Advent conduct services at Me- Sunday. Smith Baker, D. D., of Lowell, will occupy the pulpit at the Congre- tional church Sunday. Announcement has been received of the death of Mrs. Timothy Thetreault in Los Angeles, Dec. 29. Mrs. The- treault was a former resident of Put- nam. { Mrs, Johin Healey of Danielson vis- ited with friends in Putnam Thursday noon. Wilson made a business Thursday. ectured at Dedham. trip to in Turnerville while the (zrew load and unicad freight. Borough No tes, Abraham Elgart was in New Haven and Middletown nesda Best Coffee in the city The H. mrmy Co. Agents Ladies' Home Journal Paper Patterns, guaranteed as well as everything in the Quick Lunch line at STEARNS & ROSEBROOKS, 7 Railroad St., i Never Closed. Mr. and Mrs. Fre.d A. Smith were casTomxaA. ihe Kind You Hae Always Bought it Tt Miss Bilen E. Osgood delivered a lec- ture at Dedham, Mass., Wednesday | Ruth Daxls Jennie ~Miner, Myrtice afternoon. “Womark; Johpson. an leanor Stetson. Then Sptri. Ieee & ks elub o | E e he” Yankee Local_members ¢ the orMeF of the Union St. Jean Baptiste will attend the installation of officers at Danielson on afternoon. Quarters for Fire Department, The new soclal quarters in the base= ment at fire department headquarters were formally opened Thursday even- ing, when the members of Mansficld marntic, Danielsonand Putnam ; ‘Hose com| held a smoker and oys- ter supper. new quarters are comfortably equipped and furnished ‘with cooking untensils and other pro- visions required to prepare & lunch. “The room is expected to prove very convenient gor the preparation of hot coffee and like after the men re- turn from a fire, as they often do, wet to the skin. DIRECTORS ELECTED At Annual Meeting of Foundry and Machine Company. The Putnam Foundry and Machine company has elacted the following di- rectors for the ensuing year: W. R. Barber, L. H. Fuller, Edward Mullen, J. C. Nichols, George B. Shaw, A. C. Stetson, W. J. Turner. The auditors elected are J. H. Cunningham and H. T, Child. Officers ware elected as fol- lows: President, Bdward Mullan; vice president, A. C. Stetson; secretary and treasurer, W. R. Barber; assistant sec- retary and treasurer, C. A. Hopkins; general manager, W. R. Barber; man- ager of the Providence office, W. J. ‘Turner. A 6 per cent. dividend was ;N_)ted to be paid on or before January 5. Pastor Enjoying Vacation. Rev, F. D. Sargent, pastor of the Congregational church, who is spend- ing the winter with Mrs. Sargent at Los Angeles, writes that he is much improved in health and that thelr stay in the delightful climate is greatly en- hanced by the thoughtfulness and con- fidence expressed by the members of the church in this city. MR. AND MRS, R. M ILLI in Switzerland Twenty-Five Years Ago. At their pleasant home, on Mechanic street, Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Illi observed the silver anniver- sary of their wedding, which took place in Zurich, Switzerland, 25 years ago last night. Friends from Putgam and a few from out of town gath&ed at the house in response to invitations from Mr. and Mrs. Illi, and were roy- ally entertained, the evening proving one of exceptional pleasure. Mr. and Mrs. Illi have no children, but lack nothing of the sunshine and cheerfulness that such blessings bring. Their guests wede served an excel- lent dinner, and.there was an abund- ance of good cheer and happy wishes for the future. After their marringe Mr. and Mrs. 11ii lived for a time in Italy, coming to this country in 1885. They llved -for 16 years at Rockville, Conn., going later to Waterville, Me,, where they remain- ed for about five vears. They came to Putnam three years ago, wWn Mr. 11t assumed the dutles of designer at the mill of the French River Textile company in~ Mechanicsville. The remembrances of their anniver- sary from thelr friends in Putnam and other citles where they lved were beautiful, and included silver, linen, damask, ané various other gifts, Nota- ble was a silver tea service presented Ly the following group of Putnam friends: Isaac Champeau, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Rafferty, Mr. and Mrs. James Rafferty, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keefe Mr. and Mre, Richard Gorman, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Dalley, John Dyrnes and sisters. City Notes. Mrs. A. M. Towne of this city is a sister of John G. Mitchell, assistant secretary of state, who recently dicd at_his home in Columbia. Eris Loilselle of St. Mark’s, Canada, is the guest of his brother, Octave Loi- selle of this city. The brothers have not seen each other for 25 vears. French-Canadien births in Putnam during the past year were In an ex- cess of those of an other nationality. Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Woodstock, well known bserved the ‘silver anniversary of thelr wedding at their home in tha place, Jan. 9.—Many friends atten from various surrounding towns. The funeral of Miss Antonette Aug: was held Thursday morning from Mary's church, Rev. J. Van den ) was celebrant of the requiem m: Burlal was in St. Mary's cemetery. JEWETY CITY. Penny Social at Baptist Vestry Fol- lowed by Varied Entertainment— Congregational Borough News in General. in this city The ladies’ aid soclety of the Baptist church held a penny social in the church vestry on Thursday evening. This is the culmination of the “mile of pennies' scheme which has been un- der way for several weeks, Strips of paper, a foot long, in which a certa number of pennies can be placed, b been distributed, and were brought at this social. The admission fee a cent a foot, according to the height The social was arranged as takine place in olden times when the penn was first made, The room was effe tively decorated with festoons of red and blue crepe paper and with wreaths and colored bells hung from the chan deliers. The posts were wound witi bunting and tissue streamers, At the door was the fancy table where Mr Charles Gardner presided. It was dc orated in red and white, with a larg flag draped upon the wall and bunt- ing falling from the ceiling to the table. The pennies were received at this table. Just beyond was a tabl in national colors, with a large bow the same upon the wall, where cocoa monkey-faces, ginger cookles and cu cakes were sold by Mr. and Mrs. Pe y, who were Erne Myott and Emma Gardner, Miss Mary Cheney superin- tending ‘the table. Salads, meats, sandwiches, pickles coffee and tea were served by A H. F. Cheney, Mrs. J. E. Phillips Mrs. ‘A. M. Brown, Mrs. A. W. Wil- ilams, Mrs. William Mrs, William Jackson. where Miss Ida The Foster and M orately decorated in red, white blue. Red crepe paper tled with white formed the sides, was a large photograph of President Roosevelt, and on this was suspended a picture of McKinley. Around these were flags gracefully grouped, with a liberty cap poised upon one. The candy booth was beautiful, with its lattice work of red and white, and canopy of crepe paper, the supports being entwined with the same. This was In charge of Mrs. Nelbert Mvott, assisted by R. W. Dearnley and G. H. Prior. The ice cream was in charge of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Babcock. All who served were dressed in colonal and old fashioned costumes and pic- tures of former presidents about the room lent an ancient air to the affair. All the articles of food were on sale for a penny apiece. The ladies who served in the kitchen were Miss Ruby Thornton, Mrs, Nathan Babcock. Mrs. C. H. Butts and Mrs, Edward Raney. At 8 o'clock there was an entertain- ment programme, opening with a read- ing, The Origin of the Penny, by Mrs. B. R. Gardner, who was dressed in Quaker gown ,of grey with and cap, song, Dropping Pennies, s Royal Babeock, Francis Brown, Xyler Gilbert, Doris Myott, Doodle Kitchan. This was an old- fashioned New England scene, the la- dy of the house being Miss Brown The other participants were engaged in some form of housework. Miss Nellie Franklin was mixi bread, Miss Lillie Jones was wash- ing, Miss Theresa Raney making pies, Miss Grace Bicknell sweeping, Bosworth of Church Meeting — Johnstone and table Charles Maynard sold cake was elab- nd In the background mm grocery llu'k.’ A. M. Brown the tune, Yan- of the m‘ kee Doodle, time as they worked, the music gradually ine until everyone was hnralu with all her might. Pop Goes the Weasel was the title of a motion song sung by the five little girls who sang In the previous song. They wore ite dresses with red, white and blue aprons made in shield form, and used knitting needles and Jarge spools tied with colors, Mrs, R. W. Dearnley playe dfor the son, and wore a genuine Indian costume A patriotic poem was read by Miss Y. is the of Miss Lillie Jones on North in street. Miss Beaure- ird will be remembered by many as ving lived ten E;lfl of her in_the Jones famlily. Rev, B. W, Potter delivered an ad- ‘at the First Baptist church in Norwich, Thursday avening. Mary Campbell, Mrs. G. H. Prior sang The Star-Spangled Banner, and Mrs. B. R, Gardner gave a reading entitled Uncle Sam, A costumed quartette, Mrs. George Sparks, Miss Ida Foster, Charles Gardner and G. H. Prior, sang My itry 'Tis of Thee, A tab- leau, Unif® States, Uncie Sam and the Goddess of Lib- erty, was exceedingly pretty. M May Potter and Byron Willcox tool the parts, with Earl and Lewis Gray as_sentinels. The last number Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean, sung by Miss Jo- sephine Miller, who was draped in Old Glory, the audience uniting in the cho- rus. Miss Alice Brown accompanied this number, It was a very attractive and successful affair, and the commit- tee, Mrs. F. Cheney, Mrs. R. R. wiilcox, Misa Ruby Thornton and Mrs. R. W. Dearnley, received many com. pliments for their work. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Holds Meeting—John Watt Succ Deacon E. M. Swift, The annual meeting of the Congre- gational church was held on Wednes- day evening. The reports of the va- rious organiations connected with the church were read, showing the affairs to be In a very good condition. Deacon J, C. Hawkins was re-elected deacon, and John Watt was elected as the deacon to fill the vacancy caused by Deacon E. M, Swift's death. George Haskel] was elected clerk and treasurer. The roll call was postponed until a future meeting OBITUARY. Mrs. Mary Brown. Relatives in town have peen notified of the death of Mrs. Mary Brown in Pawtucket, R. L. She dled at the home of Mrs. John Barber Wednesday eve- ning at 7 o'clock, after an illness with congestion of the lungs. Mrs, Brown was at one time a resident here, where her husband, Josiah Brown, conduct- ed a livery stable, For a number of yenrs she was matron of the county home in Preston and later with Mr. Brown carried on the Central house in Central Village, She visited fre- quently at the home of R. 3. Brown and had many friends here, who will miss her cordial, hearty friendliness. Various Interest Miss Nellie Dwyer of Elmville is the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Foley, of Tracy. Conn. The date set by the committee for Annual s the Late represented by |- & Jewett City Advertisers JRWETT CITY HOTBL, New and Up-to-date Hotel in every particular. IKA ¥. LEWIS, Proprietor. M. HOURIGAN, Jewets City, Furaitare Crawford mm. l-nh ralshing Undercaker — Funeral Tootor, Phones—8tore §1-3; House s MOOSUP HOUSE. 8. J. King, Prop. H. 8. King, Mgr. Special attention pald to Commerctal Moesup, Comm. Tel. 98-18 FOR THE BEST ALES and LAGER . Go To “The Plank,”s Frankiinst. O'CONNELL & SHEA, Telephone 564-4. sept1sd Understood Betier EachDay The most successful business man Is the one who knows every detall of his business and does not depend upon a ull for his success. Hach day this s etter understood. In no business is a detailed knowledge more essential than In the Bullding Trade. If you want an estimate on any work In my line, I'll be pleased to give you the benefit of my many years experience. C. M, WILLIAMS, General Contracting and Building, 218 Main Street. "Phone 370. auglsd Evening Schools at CITY HALL and TAFTVILLE Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs. day end Friday Nights. Special Teachers. F. T. MAPLES, novitd Acting School Visitor. Divorce yourself from high prices and other injustices to your pocket Year with a book. Commence the New resolve to sup- ply your grocery wants. The Danielson Cotton Co. Store, MAIN STREET, DANIELSON. 10 AND 10 SALE Next Monday, Jan. 18th, we will put on Sale at each of our Stores Coal Hods and Shovel DOUBLE ROASTERS § qt. size Covered Enamel Kettle This Keystone 10 Monday morning kerchief Alice Miss Fanny Park making cake and Miss 100 for the Coal Hod 100 for the Shovel. Not sold separate. 10¢ for the Roaster 10¢ for the Cover. 20c complete. 10 for the Kettle 10e for the Cover. Not sold separate, and 10 Sale begins and continues the week until all are sold, at THE 3 KEYSTONE STORES Danielson, Putnam, For Fine —smge- PIANOS ey JEWELER SHAW, Putnam, Conn. On. Bargains in Every Department. “Trad with US and Sava Monay™ ' ISAAC CHAMPEAU, Mgr. Putnam, - - - - - Conmn. Agents for Standard Patterns. Lewando's French Dyes and Cleanser. Telephone 19-2 jansa New Goods BOUGHT FOR THE January Sale AT THE Boston Dry Goods Store DANIELSON, - - - CONN. MEANS Big Bargains TO OUR CUSTOMERS. It is not goods marked down that you don’t need, but cut prices on goods that is new. The varisty and selec- tions is the best. Table Damask Napkins, Bed Spreads, Towels, and other housefurnishings, all new for the sale, and at 25 per cent. less than ordinary prices. Coats, Furs, Dress Goods, Wa Skirts and other goods in these departments are marked down to close the stocks. Nowhere can you find better valuss than we a.e pleased to offer. Special Sale on Dishes. It wils pay you to see these bargains. If you can use them at the price, do so. The Boston Dry Goods COMPANY, Danielson, Conn. JAMES E. KEECH, Manager. jansa Boilers, Tanks, Smoke Stacks All kinds of Plate Iron Work. ‘We make a speclalty of Repairing SPEIRS BROTHERS, Water Street. Neow Landon *Phons 340, naye WHEN ¥oU WART 16 DUT YOUr Dusw- Ness perore (he vuhe. 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