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Agents L.Jhs; Home b.lour‘n‘.l Paper Trade at the . .. Mechanics’ Dep’t. Store omrn‘rm TO ALL. declld E. L. PRINCE, CONFECTIONER and Ice Cream Caterer 734 Main Street, Willimantie, Conn. Telephone 53-3. jansd If It's Wall Papers in all the latest designs that you de- sire, come here. Our large assortment and moderate price will interest you. Onur stock of ready mixed Paints and painters’ supplies are complete. A. B. HOLMES, 72 Church Street, + Willimantio, Lel me demonsirate to ) ‘u the NEW OVERLAND ERNEST P. CHESBRO, lstwehle, 1029 Main Street novisd HIRAM N. FENN, UNDERTAKER ard BMBALMER 63 Chureh St. Wilitmantie, Ct. Tebrphoan Lady Assistant BRTAIN QUALITIES influence results. There's -othln' | about any article, or deal, in Trade here and be watisfied. JAD!ES HARRIES, Opera Heuse Biock, Wllllmnnfln. Conn. decidd 'A.l.mum Manufacterer of different styies of . Light Carriages .nd Wagons, 'Carriages and Wagons for Repairing novid J NEW PIANOS As Low as = - $185. Write for Qfilqm WATKINS BROS., 227 Asylum strest, Hartford. Main and School Sts, So. Manchester. 852 Main Street, Willimantia, Is Going On Tonight. ]} m: Infantry, C. N. G, Hik of Anafles. Court Wind- No. 16, I. O. O. ving Pictures’ :t _ OLD PEOPLE'S HOME. City : Union ‘of The King's Daughters and Sons to Work for One. The ’Wmimmtn: City union of The Ki hters ha.- issued the fol- ‘The King’s and Bunl are to work for people’s home. Our agitatien and work for seven years for a hos- %&l in our midst was not in vain, as illimantic is now blessed with two fine hospitals. We now in the same ln!flt start the ball rolling for an old people’s home, krtowing that there is n erying need for such an institution and has been for years. It may take years and we ourselves may never build it, but we shall endeavor to do our part, Any one desiring to aid in this good work can notify any of the followlnx officers: Mrs. Austin D. Boss, chairman: Mrs. B. Brown, vice chairman; Mrs, Luicus S, Bigelow, recording secretary; Mrs. Julia A. Reynolds, corresponding sec- retary; Mrs. Fred L. Swift, treasur- er. General News. William Bernard, who has owned and conducted a lunch stand for a number of months has sold out the business to Dominick ‘Menditto, who conducted a ‘bn.rber shop just above the Junch room. Bernard has not dectded what he wm do, The management of the Windham high school basketball team has an- other fine game scheduled for this city. The contest will be played in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium Saturday after- noon. ‘The opponents will be the Wes- leyan university second team of Mid- dleton. Earlier in the season the high school ‘five defeated the Wesleyan freshmen handily, but a much harder game is anticipated Saturday, as the second is a strong aggregation of players. Rev. Herbert Hennon, pastor of St. Mary’s church, Westfield, Mass, and Rev. F. J. Kuster of Jewett City were Colds Cause Headache. LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine, the world Wlflo cold and grip remedy, removes Call tor otull mame. Look for Siemature, B W. GROVE. 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, ‘Willimantic. Conn. DELICACIES <. _come fo us. A fine general line ot selected govds for the Holiday Trade. Give us a trial H. E. READE, 717 Main Street, Willimantic. dec4d Br. F. C. JACKSON-—Dentist Painless Extracting and Filling a Specialty Lowest prices. All work guaran- teed. Associated Dental Parlors, 752 Main Street, - - Willimantic Office hours—week days 9 a. m. to 8 p. m., Sundays 10 a. m. to 3. p. m. janld ELMORE & SHEPARD, (Suecssors to Sessions & Eimore) Embalmers and Funeral Directors, “60-62 North Strest, s LADY ASSISTANT. Teiephone comnecizom. > : L. M. REED bas the agency for the Travelers Life .and Accident Co. of Hartford, Ct. =ad ‘the United States Health and A «cl- .dent Ins. Co. of Saginaw, Mich. W rite for. rates and full particulars. Bex Willimantic. Ct. &tures at the Bijou and, They were on their way from Hartford to J‘e’wett City. BIRTHS NOT RECORDED. mnményror-w Wed-- Middleto ests Wednesday wn were: Zu -of their hter x A, L. S ‘Am-o; e \' JEWETT CITY are not few. His econduct compeled his withdrawal as a chief figurs in the armn;‘ T n]fl fennie _Storrs, -vrvtre mar- P smepeapbny"vE - L County Health Officer Aftel Polish o ity at 550 Midwives. An unlawful state of affairs as it is against fense of a serious nature. The matter was brought to the at- tention of the county health officer, George E, Hinman, some time ago, by the Willimantic City Medical society. Midwifery bhas been unlawfully prac- tised more particularly by some Polish women of the city for a number of years, doubtless through ignorance of the law. Many births have occurred of Polish children of which no record was returned to the proper authorities. was _ investigated by <County Health Officer Hinman, who, after con- This sulting the baptismal records, found considerable number of births that had not been returned to the registrar of vital statistics and consequently do not appear .upon the town records. Health Officer Hinman made a cerisus of all such births that he could find and twenty-five returns were madg ?n n ;fll pr%&bmty as mww;:.::;dw 1 fol- ow. ose recorded ay were | i 4 of children born in 'this city GUring | wokneg oulivan was ‘Wednesday to the town clerk 1908, 1909 and 1910. This matter will be carefully follow- ed up and all births of children among that particular nationality will be as- certained as accurately as possible. NORMAL SCHOOL.CLOSED As Precautionary Measure to Prevent Spread of Typhoid Fever. At the close of the morning session at the Willimantic normal school on Wednesday noon the school was de- clared closed and during the afternoon the trains and trolleys carried the great majority of the students to their Since one of the students,. Miss Holt, and the librarian, Miss Rawson, became ill with scarlet fever, the attendance at the school has fallen off noticeably and while no new as far as is known, in view of the fact that a num- ber of the teachers and students have was deemed best to close the school Wed- for the balance of the week respective homes. cases have developed been exposed to the digease it nesday at least, birthday, February 22. City ham_ street schools are closed. in Columbia and two in Lebanon. Jonkins and Bill Col The Windham Athletic club has match that will doubtless be as good as the contestants are about evenly matched as to weight and science, it is thought. Young Jenkins of Worcester, and Bill Collins of Central Village are the star grapplers to.fight it .out for mat hon- as any ever seen in the city, ors and they will be preceded by couple of fast preliminaries. To Go ‘to Golden State, M# and Mrs. Oscar T. Skid formerly superintendent and matron town are contemplating a trip to Mr. Skidgell left for New York Wednesday ‘afternoon and reppecuvals' at the Windham farm, Pasadena, Cal has | | been brought to light by the Williman- | o1g tic City Medical society, one that re- sult in the punishment of a number of persons if the matter was pressed the statutes and con- sidered in the light of a criminal of- In all probability the school will not be repoened until after Washington's Health Officer Dr. W. P. S. Keating, said on Wednesday that no new cases had been reported to him. The Windham high school still continues in session, none of the Willimantic pupils having contracted the disease, but the Wind- Four pupils of the high school have the dis- ease, but all live in other towns, two s to Wrestle. ional parsonage by Rev. Walter hear. The groom is 30 years the bride 27.. They wfll make their home in Storrs. - OBITUARY. Mrs. Ellen Nash. Mrs. Ellen, widow of Jeremiah l\nh one of the oldest and most higl spected T residents of the city, dled late Wednesday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Burke, widow of Thomas Burke, 215 Jackson street, of disease incident to age. Be- sides” her daughter there are three grandchildren, Wife Appdinted Conservator. Mercy R. Bass was appointed con- servator of her husband, Lucian Bass a | of Windham,- in the probate court on Wednesday afternoon before Judge Shea. James H. Johnson and Gerald Waldo of Scotlgnd were appointed ap- praisers. Attorneys T. J. Kelley and Willlam A. King appeared for Mrs. Bass. There was no opposition to the appointment. 'ersonals. in Stafford on Wednesday. Clarles Anderson was a Plainfield visitor Wednesday. Horace Thorpe, of Temple street spent Wednesday in New Haven, William Schildge of South: Manches- tder ‘was a Willimantic visitor Wednes- lay. Rev. Leonard Smith of Spring Hill, Mansfield, is in New York on busi- ness. . Willlam H. Smith is in New Lon- don visiting his sister, Mrs. Royden V. Sweet. County Commissioner B, H. Hall o¥ North Windham was in town on bus- iness Wednesday. Nelson Gilman, Jr. is confined to his home on Main street with an at- tack of pneumonia. ville is the rd, of 25 Miss Anna Hogan of Roc guest of Miss Mary Sew Milk street, for a few days. Rev. James Broderick of Waterbury is visiting his mother, Mrs. Johannah Broderick of North street. Mrs. E. B. Bailey of Mount Vernon, N. Y., is visiting her sister, Mrs. Rob- ert Tarrlng of 41 West Park street. . Constable William J. Hastings went to Providence for a brief business trip a Weg?esday He expects to return to- night. Miss Anna M. Quinn of this city is an applicant for a teacher’s appoint- ment in the public schools of New London. 2| _ Mrs. Bradley M. Sears and Mrs. Pitt Barrows of Spring Hill, Mansfield, spent Wednesday- with E. P. Ken- yon and family of Windham. Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Fenn, for- merly of Storrs, have been guests of their son, H. N. Fenn and family of ‘Windham street, the past week. Miss Elizabeth Keating, organist at YOUR MONEY'S WORTH is what you want. We guarantee to give it to you in our PIANO DE- PARTMENT. febl15d For Artistic Wail Papers come to E. MAFFITT & CO, price. Telephéne connection. A nice variety of Fresh Fish; also Bcallops, Oysters and Clams, at STRONG'S FISH MARKET, 28 North St. oct29d A Good Habit is the making of us all, We help you to form a good habit by PAYING YOU for Cooking with GAS in WINTER. Willimantic Gas & Electric Light Co. The A. C. Andrew Music Co. 804-806 Main Street, Willimantic, Ct. nov2sd St. James’ church, South Manchester, was the guest Wednesday of her ne- phew and niece, Dr, Keating, and Miss Emma J. Keating of 733 Main street. : COLCHESTER Gift of Gold for Mr. and Mrs. Alden A. Baker on Golden Anniversary— Village Club Meets. One of the pleasantest social events of the season was the ceiebration of 37 | the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Church Street. We will be pleased to estimate on. painting or decorating, and will guaraniee both work and Alden A. Baker at their home on South Main street Tuesday afternoon. The reception was from 4 until 6. A num- ber of relatives and friends from out of town arrived earlier in the day. The rooms wera prettily decorated with potted plants and cut flowers The house was also lighted by electric lights, The electric light company’'s plant not being in readiness to supply the lights a small dynamo was pro- cured and with a gaseline engine a power plant was installed for the an- niversary. A lunch was served by a caterer from Middletown. At six o’cloék Mr. and Mrs. Baker and friends gathered in the parlor where Rev. C. Ingalls, in behalf of their many friends presented the couple a hand- some box which contained $50 in gold. Mrs. Ingalls also presented them a bouquet of 50 carnations from friends. Alden A. Baker, son of Abisha Alden Baker of Montville, and Mary Gorton Keeney of Colchester. married Marga- ret Eliza Worthington, daughter . of Elias Worthington and Emily Pierce. Both were residents of Colchester and members of the First Comgregational church, receiving their early education in the schools of Bacon academy. Mr. Baker was graduated from the state normal schoo! in New Britain in 1854. After two vears’ teaching he was for a time associated with his brother, to financial success. tunities. — There Is No Royal Road It depends upon the individual how he improves his oppor- Cultivate the saving habit and you will be happy and prospsrous. Your account is cordially invited. 312 per cent. interest paid, compounded -semi-annually, on accounts of $1 and up. Willlam, in the publishing business. Arterwards he was for ten years prin- cipal of the schools in the district de- | partment of Bacon academy. Mr. Baker is the senior deacon in the First Congregational church, and for twenty-five was superintendent of the Sunday school. For several years he was a director and one of the audi- tors of the Uncas National bank of Norwich. He was one of the first trus- tees of the Colchester Savings bank, and for several years its president. Since 1869 he has been one of the honored trustees of Bacon academy. serving for many years as one of i superintending committee, and since the death of A. B. Pierce in 1880 has held the office of treasurer. Mr, and AMrs. Baker have®two chil- dren, Arthur P. of Boston and Mrs. Edward T. Duonyan of this place. Over one hundred guests attended the golden wedding celebration. Meeting of Village Club. The Village club held its meeting in the library building Wednesday eve- ning, The subject was Music in Italy. Mrs. Hamilton Wallis had charge of the meeting. The subject was illus- trated by pictures of the great com- posers and singers of the country. Charles T. Williams gave several se- lections from the operas with his large king machines, and there were sev- el voeal selections by a quartette. returned after a few days’ er on ard 0 1 in North West- jorning on court Farewell Reception to Gnr'v H. Knox "—Socials of Sunday Schoal Classes —Baptist Mission Circle Meets. A pflrt}) of fifty enjoyed the pleas- antest evening possible at the home of Pearl Morgan in Hopeville Tues- day, tendering a farewell reception to George H. Knox of Groton, Vt., as he is about to close his labors at Hope- ville, where he has been superintend- ent for Contractor L. B. Dow. During the evening, William P. Holmes, in behalf of the company, pre- sented Mr. Knox, in a little speech tha fitted the conditions exactly, a hand- some gold watch chain and charm. Mr. Knox responded in his character- istic hearty manner, The evening was more like an old-fashioned house- warming. There was music for the dance, stories oid and new were tald, and best of all, a rousing farm supper was served. Social Evening for Men’s Club. The Men’s club of the M. E. churcl was entertained Tuesday evening a the home of Alec McCluggage on Soule street. The class has a large membership and is accomplishing much good work in the borough. During the evening the. members contributed to an inter- esting informal programme, There were readings by Alec McCluggage, R. W. Robertson and William Hunter and songs b- W. J. Robertson, Jr., and George H. Thornton. There were refreshments at the close. Cuba the Theme. The mission circle of the Baptist church held a most interesting and instructive meeting in the vestry on Wednesday afternoon, the subject be- ing Cuba. After the meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. E. W. Potter, the following interesting papers were Mre. Harry F. Willcox, Mrs. W. H. Whitman, Miss Ida I. read: k on Cuba; mpse of Dr. Mosley; Foster, , Our School in Cuba; Mrs. B. R. Gardner, The Retrospect; Mrs, H. F. Cheney, Some Improvements in Cu- ban Schools; Miss Alice McBroome, A Personal Sketch of Mrs. Howell; Miss Florence.Jackson, Mr. Howell in Cuba. A nominating committee, Mrs, J. S. Jeffers and Mrs. H, F. Cheney, were appointed ‘to pring in a list of names for officers to serve next year, Several school children have brought in from the fields and country road- sides pussy willows well opened. Valentine Social. The Golden Rule class of the Bap- tist Sunday school was entertained by Miss Mary Campbell, one of its mem- bers, at her home Tuesday -evening. There were fourteen present, all of whom were much pleased with the af- fair, which took the form of a valen- tine social. The pretty decorations about the rooms of red crepe paper with hearts and bells were in accord- ance with the season and were most tastefully arranged. Various games were played and there were merry songs and jokes. Cake, fruit, fancy cookies and -fruit punch were served by the hostess, assisted Dy her sister Georgine and Miss Florence Jacksom. News Personal and General. Mt. Vernon lodge, No, 75, F. and A. M., Raymond F. Cheney, master, work- ed in the master Masonic degree on Tuesday evening. Mrs. E. M. Bwift and Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Church on the Heights enjoyed @ visit Tuesday from Mr., and Mrs. Shepard B. Palmer of Greeneville. Miss Catharine Richardson of Nor- wich was ® recent guest at the Bifk- nell home, at Meadow Brook. Mrs. E. M, Gray sprained her ankile severely on Tuesday evening. G. H. Prior was In Worcester on Wednesday, The Tornlea club were entertained by Mrs. Walter Marshall on Mathew- son street Wednesday afternoon, The ladies’ .soclety of the Congre- gational church meets in the church vestry this afternoon. Mrs. J. Edw. Newton, son and daugmnr are guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Robinson on the Heights. STAFFORD SPRINGS State Policemen Investigating Anthony Fire—No Insurance Paid. The insurance company has not yet aid the loss on the stock of goods of ohn Anthony, which have recently been damaged by three successive fires. When the fire last Thursday was reported to State Fire Marshal Eagn, he detailed State Policeman Robert T. Hurley to make an investi- gation. Mr. Hurley was here Friday and Saturday, and again Tuesday. No loss will be paid until the investigation is completed. Elmer Blair has applied for a trans- fer of his liquor license from the Kane building on Willington avenue to the Rockwell block on East Main street. The application will be considered at a meeting of the county commission- ers to be held in Tolland on Monday. Herman Rawlitser of New York was in town on business the first of the week. Miss Ethel Moore i= ill at her home on Westford avenue, The Pioneers of Moose Jaw. Moose Jaw, inp far-awa: Saskat- chewan, has asserted Itself. It is no longer content to be a more or less indistinct dot on the map of Canada, but aspires to become a rival of As- siniboine, Medicine Hat and Attah- wahpiscat. Its horny-handed tillers of the great grain ranches purpose to get into the swim and indulge in some of life’s innocent, even if comparative- 1y costly, hilarity. The people of Moose Jaw do not do things fractionally. Most of them im- migrated to the Saskatchewan coun- try from the States. They have come to realize that, while thle new farming region affords fagilities for the rapid accmulation of bank rolls, many of the little conveniences of life are lacking; and, like the game for which their 2 good man, and a powerful factor in the land. No doubt he in the opin- don of his friends. The wish is not unnatural, however, that one so’ high in the counsels of his party should be ‘more fortunate in avoiding entangle- ments that bring hém in unpleasant contact with the courts of the country, ‘Were he a private in the ranks, one of the people, a mere numerical abstrac- tion, hig course and complications need excite no comment because in- terest -in him would be small. As a democratic leader of mational stature, his actions are solicitous concern of every member of his party.—Nash- wille American. Of the world’s stock of money eewven billion dollars is gold three and one- half billions silver and four and one- third billions uncovered paper. “Frauds Upon the Publfic” is what some physicians huve caited patent medicines, and it ls undeniably true that some are frauds and some are even worse, because they are njuriows, On the other hand, there are man patent medicines such as Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, and others, which are of real worth, and are recommended by physiclans of rec- ognized standing. 6 A Safeguard to Children. “Our two children of six and eight years have been since infancy subject to colds and croup. About three years ago I started to use Foley’s Honey and Tar, and it has never failed to prevent and cure these troubles. It is the only medicine I can get the children to take without a row.” The above from W. C. Ornstein, Green Bay, Wis, dupli- cates the experience of thousands of other users of Foley's Honey and Tar. It cures coughs, colds and croup, and prevents bronchitis and pneumonia. Lee & Osgood. Where to Trade in Jewett City SELLING AT ONE-HALF PRICE. I am closing out everything In my storé at ome-half price. Come and take vantage Of these bargains in miii- nery. aflle. Beauregard. FOR SALE. Automobile and boat. Both in first class condition. Price each, $85. 8. J. Bottomly. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS for the Columbia indestructible record w also carry a full line of 5e goods, school supplies, fancy ‘u fll. confectionery, tinware, crockery. 00 Lapoint, Jewett City. novad HALF PRIOE. During the dull season miy prices on all Hats will be just one-half. Store open only on Wednesday, P‘rld.ly and Saturday for the present. Roy, M\llln‘&y Store, Mechanic st., J.w.tt TO SEE THE Souvenir China es that we are P F‘" one ound of our ial hrlnd of ey are btlufl:.e m‘r& Jewett City. m OFTY CANDY m You - fina in class t. Hom of, all kinds. eals servi Oy- .uul ams -;rv ew Kl( hen, block. Jewett Clt7 Com\ QUICK LUNOH AT ALL FHOURS. Served in first class shape. Prices low. Tebaceo and Cigars. W. J. Brick- ley. sepea VALENTINES. of all the lateme Price 1 cent te 15 Large assortment styles and ideas cents. Wm. Johnstone, Jewett City. WHEN READY TO our material fro Lumber, Paints, We 'carry of masons and buliders suppl Church, Jewett City. IJRWETT CITY HOTEL, New and Up-te-date Hotel In particulnr. IKA W. LEWIS Propristor. M. HOURIGAN. Jewett Ofty. FUNERAL DIRECTOR. Farniture .“nlo wiord Coeking . house. 3 ‘Phones—Store 61- MOOSUF HOUSE. S J. King, Prop. = King, Mgr mple Room commected. Spesial attention paid te Commercish Mossus. Conm. Tl 08-18 Did You See That Nice Carload of Business Wagons Just Received? Open and Top. Let us quote you prices. THE L. L. CHAPMAN (0., 18 to 20 Bath Street, Nerwich, Conn. febl2daw metropolis was named, they march as a unit. ‘When the gentle rays of the June -sun shall have broken the fetters of the long Canadian winter, there will be excitement galore along the wind- ing stretchey of the Saskatchewan. A few days ago one of the plutocratic dwellers in the principal town in the valley penetrated civilization as far as Detroit, and startled the makers of petrol buggies by ordering a $4,600 au- tomobile, with high-powered engine, super-speed lever and all of the latest vgimeracks. He not only ordered the faney road locomotive, but he paid spot cash for the outfit. Then he nearly paralyzed the dealers in liquid hydro- carbon vehicles by announcing that he was not an auto dealer, but he had been commissioned to purchase for 29 other downtrodden husbandmen auto cars ranging in value from $4,000 to $5,000-each, and lald down the cash or its equivalént in drafts. All honor to the hardy pioneers of Jaw. No will their fam- runabou touring ear in her Mllm—!behuhr (N. Y.) Democrat.and Chronicle. SPECIAL! PURE ORANGE WINE 50c bottle. JACOB STEIN, 93 West Main St. ob10d Telephone 26 Have Your Walches and Clocks Pat in First-class W by FRIS! ¥ The Jeweler, 25-27 Fr.llull m Janiidav 3