Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 27, 1909, Page 5

W T o] A Carload of Fancy ‘Michigan POTATOES Free from rot and Irost. g Car set on Ferry Sireet frack. Will unload Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 27th and 28th. Best Potatoes in Norwich this year. Ask price on 5 bushel Tots. Somers Bros. Geo. Ehrets Extra Lager at the Wauregan House Cafe. B Wauregan House Cafe THE PARKER-DAVENPORT (0., Proprietors. HAILE CLUB 142 Main St. French Restauranis Ladles' Members, street. Restaurant for Open House Club Membars, Second Floor, looking on garden. Dinner—12 to < fixed price— 30 cents Ladies’ Restaurant: 35 cents Open House Club restaurant. Supper—6 to 7—a la carte, The Popular Wednesday Evering Dinners have been resumed —6 to 8 o'clock. Restaurant for Haile Club Second Floor, facing Main NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER YOUR Winter Suit and Overcoat. LET US MAKE YOU ONE. JOHN KUKLA, Merchant Tailor, oct26d Franklin Square. QUALITY in work should always be considered, espectally when it costs no more than the inferior kind. Skilled men are employed by us. Our prices tell the whole story. STETSON & YOUNG. may27d CHANGE OF LOCATION, I wish to inform the public that I have recently opened up a new store at No. 179 West Main_St, next to Fire Btation. Get your Xmas Presents in the Remnant Line from me. Woolen and Cotton Goods, Silk and Fancy ‘Waist Patterns, Good lengths, suitable for ladies' suits and skirts. JOHN BLOOM, decisa 170 West Main St. 171ST DIVIDEND. Office of The Norwich Savings Soclety. Norwich, Coni Dec. 11, 1909. ‘The Directors of this Society have declared out of the earnings of the rent six months a Semi-annual d dend at the rate of FOUR PER CE: per annum, payable to depositor: NT. enti- {led “therefo, on and after Jan. 1tn, e COSTELLO LIPPITT, deci7daw Treasurer. — THE ANNUAL MEETING of the Mutual Assurance Company of the City of Norwich will be held at the Norwich Savings Society, Monday, Jan. 10th, at 10 a. . o NOTICE TO POLICYHOLDERS. Policies will be renewed at the X wich Savings Soclety on pres: dec22daw Treasurer, BRASS and IRON ANDIRONS GAS LOGS PORTABLE GRATES WIRE SPARK GUARDS —aT— FRED C. CROWELL'S, 87 Water Street. Open Saturday Evening till declsdaw FHoral Designs and Cut Flowers For All Occasions. GEDULDIG’S, Telephone 868. 77 Cedar Street. Jy2ea 8 p m. DENTISTRY The dental business established by my brother, whose assistant I was for many years, will be continued by me, agsisted by Dr. V. D, Eldred 1t will be a pleasure (o see the former eustomers of my brother and as many new ones as will favor me with their patronage. Extracting 2ic and up. novidd DR. CHAS. B. ELDRED. ==LEON = - LADIES' TAILOR 218 Main Street. - The Bulleti Norwich, Monday, Dec. 27, 1909. VARIOUS MATTERS Sand your walks! Santa Claus got away just ahead of the storm. Neosha club whist tonight at For- esters’ hall—ad Sunday was the feast of St. Ste- phen, the protomartyr. There will be a rush today for the post-Christmas bargains. As usual, the hotels served a fine Christmas dinner to guests and family parties. The weatherwise say a storm on the full of the moon always lasts at least A48 hours. Today in the ecclesiastical calendar, is devoted to St John, apostle and evangelist. 4 Horace Johnson's prediction of a a Christmas “disturbance” was cer- tainly fulfilled. Many ornamental fir trees in pri- vate grounds were broken down by the weight of the snow. Visitors who came wishing for an old-fashioned New rqnd Christmas had their desire gréaiacd. December 25th was the anniversary of the Methodist Episcopal church in America, which, on December 23, 1784, was organized at Baltimore. The funeral of Annie C. Reynolds, 63, of Ledyard, who died in Provi- dence on Thursday, is to’be held in Providence this (Monday) afternoon. A picturesque sight Sunday evening was the Central Baptist church, com- pletely powdered with snow, while the lights shone through the beautiful stained glass windows at the evening service. Friday's Waterbury Democrat sald: Jame fton, instructor of Greek and mathematics at the high school, was presented a traveling bag by the pupils of his room yesterday at the close of school, On account of Sunday's storm, Rev. Hugh Treanor, recor of St. Patrick’s, had a low mass celebrated at 10.30 by R . L. FitzPatrick. At the offer- tory Roderick F. Sullivan and the male chorus sang Adeste, Fideles, Merchants are commenting on the fact that so much old and often dirty money has come to them during the rush of the holiday trade, indicating that it had been through many hands and hoarded at least for Christmas buying. However, It was not refused on that account! Connecticut’s crops during the sea- son were valued as follows: Tobac- €0 $3,468,000; Trish potatoes $3,586,000; corn $1,845,000; rye $168,000; oats $168,000; buckwheat $38,000. It fs es- timated that Connecticut corn aver- aged 41 bushels per acre, the highest yield reported for any state in the Junion. Ordered from Paris by an artist friend, Mrs, William Camp Lanman received a Christmas gift rare in Am- erica, although quite the vogue in France—a. silver plate to be placed on her automobile. The design in bas- relief is St. Christopher bearing the Infant Saviour, with the legend in French, “St. Christopher, protector of travelers” The elegant plate will soon be placed on Mrs. Lanman’s limousine. Deacon J. C. Leffingwell and wife of Lefiingwell entertained their children, grandchildren and friends on Christ- mas day at the annual dinner, Twen- ty-one sat at the table. Among those present were Mrs. Hannah Kingsley and Mrs, Grace Peckham of Franklin. After dinner, presents from a heavily loaded tree were distributed to ail. The evening passed pleasantly with songs and storles, the hospitality of host and hostess being greatly appre- ciated. FROELICHKEIT SOCIETY. Had a Musical Entertainment Christ- mas Night. The Christmas season was observed Saturday evening with a musical fes- tival by the Frohlichkeit singing so- ciety. Director Henry Muenzel was in charge of the music, and the pro- gramme was finely rendered, winning much applause from the good number present. The selections by the mixed chorus were features of the pro- gramme and Director Muenzel was warmly congratulated for the results of his training. The following was the programme: Orchestra; Abendfeler, mixed chorus Froehlichkeit singingsociety; Love Me and the World Is Mine, H. Muenzel, 1. Rogler; Eine Fidele Gerichssitzung, R. (Heinze), N. Heigl, J. Peringer, J. Rogler; Staendchen (Franz Abt), Frochlichkeit singing society: orches- tra; orchestra; Die Post im Walde (H. Shaeffer) Froehlichkeit singing soci- ety: Good Night, Little ¢ Good Night, H. Muenzel, J. Rogler; Marsch- lied (Franz Abt), mixed chorus Froeh- keit singing society; orchestra. The concert was followed by a beginning at 8.30 o'clock. chestra played. Su fternoon at 6 o'clock was the entertainment for the children with German Haserpfeffer, and brightly lighted Christmas tree, which was shown in the darkened hall. There were pretty presents for all the children and each one was given a good time. The committee of arrange- ments included . Muenzel, J. Pering- R. Gley, N. Heiel H. Opperman, and Theodore Schultz. GERMAN LODGES CELEBRATE. Jolly. Time Held in Germania Hall— Christmas Tree and Presents. all, Baker's or- a In the good old style of the Vater- land.Germania and Immergruen lodges, 0. D. H. § slebrated the Christmas season Sunday evening in Germania hall, all the members with their fam- ilies attending, and a jolly time was provided for both adults and children, Lunch was served by tte women of Immergruen lodge, whose committee was Mrs, Fred Roessler, Mrs. Philip Wilhelmi and Mrs, ¥Frank Zahn. The ‘Taftville ~Maennerchor was present and entertained with five well rendered selections. There were pres- nts for everybody from the handsoma tree, and the many surprises produced A merry time as the gifts were tributed. The Germania lodge com- mittee included Philip Wilhelmi, Carl Bredlaw and Herman Jackel. May Building We Warrant Entire Satisfaction. Telephone 71 octldd medjum in to The Bul- Long Society Sunday School. There was a pleasing entertalnment for the TLong Soclety Sunday school, at which a- well arranged programme was given with candy and frait Tor JONAL Thomas Ring of Portland, Me, was at his home over Christmas. M. J. Corkery of Brooklyn, N, Y., | spent Christinas in Norsyich. P. J. Sullivan of Torrington was a visitor here over Christmas. Mrs. Garfield Robertson visited re cently with friends in Stonington. Frank Sargent spent Friday with friends on College street, Middletown. Charles N. Jaames of the Yale Law school has been visiting at his home on Main street. Miss Dorothy Robertson is home in Tracy, Conn., from Norwich for the Christmas vacation. George F. Yeomans has left Lords Point to visit friends in Norwich and and Central Village. Physical Director Lessing Bandlow of the Y. M. C. A. was a Christmas visitor in Springfield. o Robert G. Pike Jr., has returned to Middletown from a two weeks' busi- pess trip in Norwich. William Birge of Black Hall s spending the Christmas vacation at his home on Huntington place. C. W. Kenerson of Huntington place spent Christmas with his daughter, Mrs. Richard Burke, in Meriden, Mrs, W. S. Allen and Miss Mauds Allen spent Christmas with Mrs. Al- len's sister at Chicopee Falls, Mass. Miss Eleanor Newell of the Acad- emy faculty is spending the Christ- mas recess at her home in Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron W. Wilson and son of Webster, Mass, are visiting Mr. Wilson's parents at 73 Elizabeth street. Mr. and Mrs. William H. McChesney and children of Hartford were holi- day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McChesney of School street. Friday's Stonington Mirror sald: v and son, Frank R. be Christmas guests of will Mrs. J. Austin Gager in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Myott of Ver- mont have returned to their home aft- er visiting two weeks with Mrs, My- ott's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. (Charles Geer of Geer avenue. HOLY NIGHT OBSERVED AT GERMAN CHURCH. Sunday School Festival with Gifts to the Church. Holy night was observed Saturday evening at the German Lutheran church, with the usual festival for the Sunday school, with the choir as- sisting in the programme with a num- ‘ber of finely rendered selections. There was a large attendance and a finely decorated Christmas tree. The open- ing address w by Frieda Burger and among those taking part in reci- tations were Ella Krause, Lizzie browsky, Tillie Seidel, Lydia Oberow- sky, Annie Thiel, Emma Wiedewald, Rose Bradlaw, Ida Bolz, lla Jatkow- ski, Henrietta Bradlaw and Maggie Thiel. A recitation, The Child of Bethlehem, was nicely given by the small children of Miss Paula Baucks' class. \All the children and teachers re- ceived presents and candy, and the Young People’s society gave the church $100, There was also a gift of money from the Sunday school to the church. Sunday morning, because of the small congregation on account of the snow storm, the pastor, Rev. Theodor Bauck, conducted only a short service of song and prayer, with a short Christmas address instead of the ser- mom, CHRISTMAS SERVICE OF KNIGHTS TEMPLAR Past Commander’s Jewel Presented to Charles B. Chapman—Toasts to Most Eminent Grand Commander and Others. As the hour of .twelve was stri Christmas noon the annual Chris day service of Columbian comman- dery, No. 4, K, T., in common with all commanderies in ‘the world, was held, Eminent Commander Charles Billings Chapman presiding. There was an attendance of 140 with eight to ten other commanderies represented. There was a toast to the Most Fmi- nent Grand Commander H. W. Rugg while h response was read. Other toasts were given to members of the grand encampment belonging to Co- lumbian_commandery, as follows: P: Grand_Commander Costello _Lippitt, t Grand Commander A. S. Com- stock, Grand Captain General Charle Hubbard, Grand Commander Wood- ford, the oldest past commander of Columbian commandery. Jacob B. Mer shon, and to the absent and depar knights, rinent Commander Chapman was presented with a past commander's jewel by Past Grand Commander Cos tello Lippitt, which was pleasingly responded to, ed Broke Her Hip. Mrs. Surry of 1 fell Saturday and broke her hip. was attended by Dr. J. J. Donohue. North Main street She A True Old Saying Says that when a man stands still he has started slowly on the disastrous road to decay — and the same holds good in business. Can when you recall SMITH'S PRESCRIPTION STORE a year hasn’t advanced one way or another ? Have you ever heard of us except in the front ranks of progressiveness ? We think not, and if you “fall in" If with this store you will find yours better served in the Drug Line than ever before. SWITHS T STORE each pupil. There were gifts for the puplls from the teachers and a social ntgulnmc_ng Franklin Square, Norwich, Ci. Mr. and Mrs. Ihoi.-;t.m-uc-i.mpa Their Golden . Wedding with a Family Gathering—Many Callers and Congratulations—Gifts of Gold and Checks. 3 . ‘With their family gathered about them at their pleasant home, No. 314 Franklin street, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Avery Holmes celebrated the 50th anniversary of their marriage in a quiet manner, because of the day. No invitations bad been issued, but friends and acquaintances had been informed of the coming observance, and there were about fifty who called during the afternoon from 4 to 10 to congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Holmes and extend their best wishes for many more delightful anniversaries. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes received their many callers with their vsual cordial and hospitable manner. They are both enjoying excellent / THOMAS A. HOLMES. health and entertained with the bright and active spirit of a couple much younger in years of married life. They received a number of presents, includ- ing a good sized sum in gold and a substantial check from J. C. Perkins. At noon there was a family dinner, at which four generations were pres- ent, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes, their daugh- ter’ and son, Mrs. Fish and A. C Holmes; granddaughter, ' Mrs. Arch bald MacDougall, and great-grandson, John MacDougall, making the four generations. Mr. and Mrs. Folmes were married December 26, 1859, in this city, the cer- emony being performed in the parlor of the Waugegan house, Rev. Dr. Alvin Bond, pastér of the Second Congrega- tional church, performing the cere- mony. None of those present are now living, but the number included Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Brewster, Mr, and Mrs. Jere- miah Halsey, Mr. and Mrs. Wolcott Huntington, Mr. and Mrs, Calvin Childs, George Norris and many other guests of the hotel at the iime.. Mr. Holmes was born in Norwich, N. Y. May 6, 1837, the son of Albert Holmes of North Stonington and Eu- nice Barnes Holmes, a native of Pres- ton, and who was a sister of Avery Barnes, who passed his 100th birthday last spring. They went to Norwich, N. Y., where Mr, Hotmes engaged in farm- ing, but_ they returned to Norwich, Conn., when Thomas A. Holmes was about 8 years old, and since that time he has always lived here, where he is one of Norwich’s best known citizens, and held in high esteems. He received his schooling here, and when a young man was in the hack and livery busi- ness, and was liberally patronized by many of the prominent families of the city. He afterwards served for six years on the police force, under Cap- tain Whaley, but for the last 26 years has been employed as a traveling sales- man for the candy firm of J. C. Per- kins. He started in with a two horse team going through the country for many miles in this vieinity, but five years ago he abandoned that for the railroads and electrics. He covers east- MRS. THOMAS A, HOLMES, | ern Connecticut and Washington coun- ty, R. I, and throughout the entire section he numbers his friends by the hundred. Mrs, Holmes, whose malden name | was Ellen Bonney Pike, was born in Waterford, Vt, January 30, 1835, the daughter of Miner and Eleanor Savage Pike. Three children were born to them, of whom only two_are living— Mrs. Edwin A. Fish of New London and’ Albert C. Holmes of Worcester. Their older davghter, Elizabeth, wife of Dwight S. Tweedy, died several | years ago. There are four grandchil- dren—Mrs. Archibald P. MacDougall of this_city, Miss Florence E. Fish, Har- old H, Fish of New London and Stan- ley A. Holmes of Worcester, and one great-grandchild, John MacDougall of | Norwich. Mr. Holmes is a member and past noble grand of Uncas lodge, No. 11, 1. 0. O. F.; past chief patriarch of Pal- myra encampment, No. 3, L 0, O. F. member of Hope Rebekah lodge, No. 21, I O. O. F., and past chancellor commander of Wauregan lodge, No. 6, K. of P. Mrs Holmes is a member of Hope Rebekah lodge, and also of the Broadway Congregational church, where Mr. Holmes also attend: The occasion was a particularly hap- py one, despite the storm, and during the afternoon refreshments were serv- ed. Many happy returns of the day was the one popular wish of the guests for the host and hostess. ATTORNEY THAYER AFTER MEN HIGHER UP. Startling Developments Promised by Counsel for Defendant in Suit Against P. E. Hendrick. Some startling developments are promised_by Attorney Charles F. Thayer of Norwich, who appeared be- fore Judge Milton A. Shumway in the superior court as counsel for Phil- ip B. Hendrick of Norwich, who claims that an attempt .was made to swindle him out of property valued at $20,000, says Saturday’s Waterbury Republi- can. When the case came up at the short calendar session of the court, Mr. /Thaver appeared as counsel for Mr. \Hendrick in support of a plea in abatement and Attorney T. E. Rogers was called to the stand by Mr. Thay- er. The local attorney was subject- ed to a long and grueling examination Dy Mr. Thayer. He was asked to sup- ply many papers and promised to pro- duce them in court when the case is called next Wednesday. He succeed- ed in getting the admission from Mr. Rogers on the witness stand that he fand Judge R. A. Lowe had a contract to buy a judgment against Mr. Hen- drick before that judgment was ren- dered. Several important papers in reference to that point were intro- duced and admitted by Judge Shum- way, exceptions being made by John O'Neill, counsel for Mr. Rogers. is contended in the complaint It that Mr. Hendrick bought a piece of property in Brooklyn, N. Y. from Samuel Lipschitz and ‘while he was negotiating with a title and guaran- tee company to take up the mortgage Attorneys Lowe and Rogers and Sam- uel Lipschitz entered the case and be- gan to manipulate affairs. - ndrick told of his visit ‘to where he was taken to the Judge Lowe and Mr. Hen- d Judge Lowe told him that it it wasn't for his wife and family he would put him in vrison. He told | of the efrort made by the lawyers to zet his property away from him and he also stated that Attorney Rogers used unprintable langauge in talking im. Fe would not repeat the lan- e but wrote it on a piece of paper ch’ was submitted to Judge Shum- Mr. Hendrick said that Attorney Rogers visited in Norwich last August and brought two legal actions against him, He said he had plenty of prop- erty but the complaint called for the taking of his Dbody. Attorney Thayer promises to go aft- “men higher up” and intimates that certain so-called investment com- pany” will figure in the case. _The hearing will be resumed next Wednes- day. School Boys’ Athletic Meet. Following up the plan which has been carried out of entertaining the Dboys of all the grammar schools at the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium in the past weeks, Secretary W. A. Morse and Physical Director Lessing Bandlow are to carry out an athletic meet this week, in which the boys of the schools will be contestants. There are to be standing broad jumps, running broad jumps, 20 yard dash, and potato race. Monday is the Taffville vs, Greene- ville day. Tuesday West Chelsea meets Broadway. Wednesdav the contests will be between the Falls, Broad street Norwich Town and Bean Hill Ou Thursday sil the winning teams come together for the champlonshp. Engagement Announced. Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Johnson and Mr. and Mrs, A, Everett Chandler announce the engagement of their niece, Miss Lillian Chandler, to Charles J, East— man of Hartford. Mrs. Chandler gave an informal lunch in honor of Miss Chandler and Mr. Bastman at her home Sunday afternoon. The wedding llnkvs piace some time in June, but no date has been set yeb AR o & ad e RAILROAD VICTIM WAS JEWET‘[ CITY MAN. Ring and Key Identified by Brother- in-Law of Fellow Known as “Peck.” On Saturday evening Captain Lin- ton received word from Jewett City to the effect that it was believed that the man who was killed by the south- bound freight at the gas house cross- ing Thursday night was a Polish re ident of that borough. Constable De- laney had been here in the afternoon and secured the ring and key and samples of the clothing, which he took back with him. A supposed brother- in-law of the dead man identified the key as one which he had fixed for his brother-in-law to get into his house ith and he also identified the cloth- g and ring as belonging to his brother-in-law, whose name is John or Andrew Koski, but who is known the nickname of Peck., The man's wife is in the old country, and it is known that he was in the city on ’.\_‘hurld-y, baving been seen in Frank- lin are. It is expected the brother- in-1 will come here today to make sure if he can that it is his brother- in-law. CAN PARADE COMMANDS AT MEMBERS' FUNERALS. Figures of Merit of the Ow-niu!ions‘ of the State Militia. The figures of merit of the organ- izations of the Cennecticut National Guard for the month of November, | based on the drill reports or the month, are as follows: Hospital corps 93.92 Signal corps 98.89. Cavaalry 96.85 Arl,l]h‘{ 8. Coast Artillery 3 First Infantry $3.50, Second Infantry 9518, Separate company 94.99, Naval militia 81.43. For the Coast Artillery are, by companies: First 79.90. Seécond | .11, Third 69.43, Fourth 93.34, Fifth 86.76, Sixth 81.85, Eighth 78.31, Tenth 70.87, Eleventh 10.41. Twelfth 78.43, Thirteenth $2.65, Foureenth 91.53. The Scventh company has been consolidat- er_withe the Sixth. Permission is granted company and division commanders, Connecticut No- tional Guard, to parade their com- mands, or a firing party, or both, at the funerals of deceased members of their commands. the figures Christmas found the hospital well provided for in good cheer and kindly remembrances. The wards, rooms and halls were nicely decorated with Christmas greens and bells. Each of the patlents received a Christma present from the ladies’ visitine com. mittee and the employes from the ex- ecutive board: the nurses were kind- ly remembered by Mrs. H. H. Osgood, Mrs, J. C. Averill and Mrs. Reid, while others generously contributed good things toward the enjoyment of all connected with the hospital. The following s the list of contrib- utors: Mrs. C. L. Hubbard. box or- anges, box appies: Mrs. J. C. Averill, basket frult for nurses: Mrs. Adam Reid, basket fruit for nurses: Mrs, H. H. Osgood, ' grab bag for nurses Mrs. Archibald _Mitchell, wine jelly Miss Emeline Norton, box oranges Mrs. John Eccles, box orange: Rose Trumbull, basket frul Mary P. Huntiigton, ice cream; Porteous, English plum pudding; Re: Father Ambot. flowers; Miss Kate ‘brief stay. Welles Lyman of Cornell universiiy, mm Y., is the guest of relative: Ronald Byrnes of New Yol-k1 at his home on Warren stree ity is tvr_ a Mr. and Mrs. John Marbury Rey- nolds and daughter Julia are guests of relatives in town, ‘Winship and Raymond Case of Yale Scientific school are at their home on Bast Broad street. Dr. and Mrs. William W. Leonard of Sachem street have been spending sev- eral days in Niantic. " Miss Marion Perkins of Hartford Is at her home on Huntington place for the Christmas vacation. George Loring and family spent Christmas day with Mr. and Mrs. Fer- nando Wheeler of Stonington. Miss Ruth H, McClenathan of East Orange, N, J., is spending the holldays at her home on Lincoln avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Hibberd Norman of Sachem street spent Christmas with Mrs. Norman's parents in Niantic. Arthur Bunnell of New York spent Christmas at the home of his mother, Mrs. Bdward H. Linnell, of Broudway Philip Johnson of the Hotchkiss school for boys, Lakeville, is at his home on Union street for the holi- days. Mr, and_Mrs. Maurice Nlckerson of Cohasset, Mass. were the guests over | Christmas of Mr. and Mrs. A. B, Nick- erson. and Ha university are at ¢ for the Christ- Traver Briscoe Thresher of Yale their Homes in this city mas recess. — Reginald Reynolds of New York was the guest over Chrjstmas of his moth- er, Mrs. Henry L. Reynolds, of Wash- ington street. Miss Marjorie Browning of Smith college and Carleton Browning of Co- lumbia are spending the holidays at their home, on Lincoln avenue. harles . Chapman of New York city have been spending Christmas with Mrs. Chapman’s par- Mr, and Mrs. It geems jon of the vaudeville lovers who at d the Broadway theatbr opening Saturday that the bHill was m It is qand nflypnnt that vaudeville will be better than aver this season, if Saturday's standard Is continued. - - ~ An act that pleased to the fullest ex- tent was “Ye Old Time Choir” who presented their act in the form of a sketch, “Congenial Friends.” ~ Their #olos were well selected and their har- mony was a rare treat to music lover. Acts of this kind do a lot towards up- lifting vaudeville. The Norwich boys, the three Char- bino Brothers, do u classy acrobatic act, and surprised their many friends by ‘their exceptionally clever work. While balancing on his head, one of the boys slides down a forty foot in- cline. Yackley and Bunnell, a team of com- edy musicians, played on numerous musical instruments to the entire sat- isfaction of the audience. The comedy man in black face was exceptionally clever, Daintiness Is to the fore with Gladys Van, as her humorous monologue and dainty songs won her a warm spot in the hearts of the patrons. Three shows will be given dally at the Broadway from now on. with a complete change of vaudeville every Monday and Thursday. The four acts presented Saturday will hold over the first three days of this week, but a| complete change of pictures will be | shown today. | At Broadway Dancing Academy. Christmas dance records were brok- en Saturday afternoon and evening in the Broadway dancing academy when a big crowd was present from 3 to 6, and in the evening the floor would not hold all who wanted to dane There were pretty decorations. consisting of a double canopy of streamers hanging from the ceiling a Christmas bell in the center. and the stage banked with evergreen trees. Four $2.50 gold pieces were awarded during the day. the lucky ones being James Leonard, Mr. Quinn and two young ladies. Music was by the Norwich concert orches- tra, ~The Congregational Sun neert on Saturday evening in the vestr —_— Banks Are Not All Alike ents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Armstrong. Miss_FEleanor Porter Rudd of the New York public library returns to New York today (Monday) after spending the holidays at her home on ‘Washington. | SUDDEN DEATH OF FRANK HOLLOWAY. Dropped Dead at South Coventry Car Barn—Old Railroad Man and Motor- mai Frank Holloway, for over a dozen years a motorman for the Connecticut company, and one of the best known in the service, dropped dead early Sur day morning at the trolley company car barn on the South Coventry lin The sad news of his sudden death reached this city by telephone later in the morning. Mr. Holloway had been on runs about Norwich since he entered the employ of the trolley road in July, 1897, but after the South Coventry opened, last August, he decided to tal the day run offered him there, and f severai months he has been a motor- man on the new road. He made his home in Willimantic, his room belng about fifteen minutes’ walk from the barn. The snowplow had been out on the South Coventry line since 1 o'clock Sunday morning, and when the crew got. back to the car barn they found Mr. Holloway lying dead ut the en- trance to the barn. Heart failure was given as the cause .of death. Mr. Holloway was about 53 vears of age and was born in _Plainfield, in which place he leaves a father and sis- ter. He was unmarriec r years he was a steam road firer nd eng neer, working on several roads, at one time being in New York state and at another running between Providence and Willimantic. He was one of the most- popular as well as one of the most rellable men in the employ of the trolley company. He was a man of the best of habits, large of heart and up- right of character. OBITUARY. Charles Hein. ock Saturday afternoon the death of Charles Hein occurred at his home in Beech street after an illness of some time with tubercular trouble. At 2 o He was born in Germany Jan. 20, 1869, but has lived in this country a num- ber of vears. He was a plumber by trade and was employed by Thomas Burns, being a faithful and skilful workman. He is survived by his wife and a stepson, who have the sympathy of the community in their los Academy Orchestra Played. On Christmas afternoon and evening there was & dance in Rioux hall, Je ett City, by the Academy orchestra of Norwich. ce was well patron- ized, bot n and evening. In the evening there was one of the larg- est crowds ever assembled in the hall The audience was well pleased with en. (Additiona! ix.) * CATARRH CURED OR MONEY BACK make of catarrh When get rid up your mind to you should buy a Hyomei outfit, which is sold at ail drug stores and consists of a bottle of Hyomei (liquid), a hard rubber in- haler, a medicine dropper, antiseptic gauze, and simple instructions for use. After you get the outfit. you pour a few drops into the inhaler, which is absorbed by the untiseptic gauze within and all Is ready for immediate use. Then all you have to do is to breathe in the vaporized air of Hyo- mei a few minutes each day. And when you breathe in this high- Iy antiseptic and healing air the first breath will give you confidence in Hy- omei; you will feel right away that here 'is surely a remedy that reaches the horribly inflamed and germ irri tated membrane from top to bottos and you will quickly feel that Hyo- mei is koing to eure you of catarrh. It kills the catarrh germs, that's what Hyomel does. Complete outfit, including inhaler, costs $1.00 at lead- ing deslers and st The Lee & Osgood Co., who guarantees It (o cure cutarh, coughs, brouchitls, sore threat, or you McKenzle, gifts to nurses: Miss Alice Fittz, giffs to nurses: ladles’ visiting committee, Christmas . presents to patlents: executive board, Christ- mas remembrances to employes The Christmas entertainment will be given by the Catholic churches of the city on New Year's dav at three o'clock and will be public. The Christmas dinner included the following: Tomato soup, roast native turkey, cranberry sauce, celery. hoiled potatoes, mashed turnips. boiled on- ions, English 3 o cromm, coffee,” chocolite ioasie srackers, ch fruit, v monuey back. ler Booths Famous People, ee on re\'ml. Booths Hyomel Co. uffalo, N the music and many encores were giv-| There is a vast difference be- tween a place merely to deposit your money, and check against every offi- it, and a place whes cer and every employe takes a - friendly tery t in your account. We try to make every depos- itor feel that this is a banking home. ™ All Departments of Banking. The Thames Loan & Trust o Shetucket Strext, Norwich, © declid COURT CITY OF NORWICH, 1 ance of our Holiday You canbuy two New presents for the price of GAMES, DOLLS, JEWEL CASES, CANDLESTICKS, ETC. Special Reduction ON MEN’S Bath Robes, House Coats, Furs, Ele. $3.95 Bath Robes, reduced to $2.95. $4.98 Bath Robes, reduced to $3.98. o ‘ o8 Bath Robes, reduced to $4.98. $5.00 House Coats, reduced to $3.98. : $6.98 House Coats, reduced to $5.00. " MEN’S WEAR Fur-lined Gloves, all grades, 25 per cent. reduction from origi nal prices. Fancy Arm Bands, Suspenders and Combination Sets at ones third off. Stationery The balance of Holiday Stat- jonery, Fancy Boxes, at half price. [ NO. 63, F. OF A | Specia this | evening at § o'clock to ma ments for the fune Brother, Carl Heine. dec2id 7 4'C NEW YEAR GIFTS (MONDAY) Ca'endars, Post Cards, Stationery, Toys, Dolls, Go-Carts, Books, Games, Etc. Women’s Neckwear a 4 Mussed Handkerchiels Odds and ends in Women's Neckwear, Mussed Mandkerchiefs of all kinds at reduced prices, - Art Department All Fancy Pin Cushions, Hat MES. EDWIN FAY, Franklin Squars dec27d | Preston Bros. SLEDS, SKATES AND : SNOW SHOVELS in great variety, Also the famous NEVER-SLIP Horse Shoe Calk " ICE CREEPERS, ETC. Preston Bros, FRANKLIN SQUARE. Pin Holders, Bags and Linens at one-third o Fancy The Reid & Hughes Co. We Recover Furniture and de Carpel Laying. dec — John & Geo, H. Bliss | JEWELERS. Complete stock of « = « = {‘D[AMONDS WATCHES CUT GLASS AND KINDRED MERCHANDISE Reliable Goods At Reliable Prices Everything as Reprasented il LOWNEY'S Chocolate Bon ” | | _Handsome Boxes 50 Main Street, Red Cross Stamps on dec23a