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Agents Ladies’ Home Journal Papes Patterns. apria 25¢ FOR THE ASKING WHEN YOU COME IN TO WPAY YOUR BILL THERE MAY BE A QUARTER COMING TO You. ASK Willimantic Gas & Eleetric Light Co. L. M. REED Bas the agency for the Travelers Life end Accldent Co. of Hartford, Ct., and the Unied States Health end A xi- @ent Ins. Co. of Saginaw. Mich. Write for rates and full particulars. Box 3L Willimantie. Ct. LOUIS PHANEUF Dealer 1n UADIES' AND MEN'S FURNISHINGS, DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. HAIR GOODS A SPECIALTY, 625 Matn Street. For Artistic Wall Papers come to E. MAFFITT & CO., 37 Church Street. We will be pleased to estimate on peinting or decorating, ena will guarantee both work and Brice. Telephons connection. nov2sa {Suscossors to Sessions & Elmozey Embalmers and Funeral Directors, £0-62 North Street, LADY ASSISTANT. Teiephons comnectiom repe Trade at the . .. Mechanics’ Dep’t. Store OUTFITTERS TO ALL 790-794 Maim St. Willimantic, Bectid Or. F. €. 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A nice vartety of Fresh Fish; also Scallops, Oysters and Clams, at STRONG’S FISH MARKET, 28 North St. oct29a HIRAM N, FENN, UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 62 Church St. Willimantie, Ct Telophone. Lady Assistant A, R. BURNHAM, Agent Manufacturer of different styles of Light Carriages and Wagons, Harness, Carrlages and Wagons for sale. Carriage and Wagon Repairing of all kinds. Repository and shops 189 Valley Street. Horse Shoeing. novid NEW PIANOS As Low as $185. Write for Catalogue. WATKINS BROS.,, 227 Asylum street, Hartford. Main and School Sts, So. Manchester. 852 Main Street, Willimantic, dec2sa Tel connection. Let me demonsirate fo youn the NEW OVERLAND ERNEST P. CHESBRO, Automobiles, 1029 Main Street AN EEEE R EEEEEEREERSEE SN EAESN SN AN AN NS AESEOANERSAESA AN EREAANNRRERRRRR: Himantic, Danielsona an excellent attendance for a first night. An invitation had been tendered Francis S. Long post, in honor of what the fair management styled Grand Army night, and a good num- ber of the older comrades were on hand to unite with those of the later war In the wholesome enjoyment of a pleasant evening's entertainment. Not only were members of the Grand Ar- my out in force but also a large crowd of the friends of the veterans of both wars. The carnival was formally opened by Mayor D. P. Dunn, who was pre- sénted by Past Commander Frans P. Fenton. The mayor talked in an en- tertaining way to the veterans and their friends. “His sentiments received hearty applause. A short entertainment followed that was greatly enjoyed. It included Cu; Melvin in his famous Dox mystery a and Houdini stunts. There was a pi- ano solo and a vocal selection that were well received. _The usual attractions of fairs were liberally patronized and the pretty girls who canvassed induced man: fo contribute something for the good ot the order in the various books off: fancy articles, china, eto. Dancing was a feature of the eve- ning, Music was furnished by Helm- ald’s orchestra. Past Commander Tim- othy McNamara was in charge of the floor, ably assisted by a uniformed de- tail from Company L, First infantry, C. N. G. Luncheon Complimentary to Miss Hatheway. ‘The one o'clock luncheon given by Mrs. Ashton C. Persons Wednesday at her home on Walnut street and Lin- coln avenue in honor of the approach- ing marriage of Miss E. Marion Hath- nov19d eway proved delightful. Those at- tending, beside the nonor guest, were C. A. Thayer of Central Falls, Mrs. L. B. Lincoin, Miss May Turner, Miss Bthel Risedorf, Mrs. C. C. Case, Miss Jes: M. Baldwin, Miss Fannie Bishop. Whist in Honor of College Girls. Miss Evelyn Asher entertained on Tuesday evening at her home on Pros- pect street in honor of Misses Lenore Little and Ruth Warner of Smith col- lege. A pleasant evening was spent with whist, The first prize was award- ed Malcolm Little and the consola- tion went to Lester Parker. Refresh- ments were served during the eve- ning. The players were Misses Lenors Little. Ruth Warner and Thena Grant of Smith college. Annie Bass of tho Windham high échool faculty and Hat- tie Bowen of Columbia; Malcolm Lit- tle of Clark college, Jay Grant, Clarke Burnham, Lester S. Parker of tha Windham high school facuity, Reuben H. Bowden and Russell Hunt. GOLDEN WEDDING To Be Observed Today by ex-Select- man and Mrs. Sanderson. Ex-Selectman and Mrs. Tsaac San- derson will observe the fiftieth anni- versary of their marriage today (Thursday) at their home, 75 Hizh street. The event will not be marked by any formal ceremony aside from the enjoyment of the happy anniver- sary with members of the family, fricnds, nelghtbors and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Sanderson were married in Lunenburg, Mass., by Rev. C. L. Jos- lyn, pastof ‘of the Unitarian church. ‘oday is a two-fold anniversary for Mr. Sanderson, as it is also the anni- versary of his Dirth, he being 70 vears old. Both are counted among the best known of tke city’s residents. M. Sanderson hes long been promirent in town affairs, being a staunch demo- crat. Fred A. Sapderson ex-city clerk and treasurer. is‘a son. OBITUARY. #% Mrs. H. Asa Bissell. (Contributed.) Mrs. Florence L. Bissell, widow o? H. Asa Bisséll, died suddenly at her country home 'in Hebron, March 28, of heart fallure, following an attack of pneumonia. She was a native of Hebron. a daughter of the late David and Elizabeth Whittlesey Phelps. Hez education was received in_the pubi schools of Hebron and at the Spring- fleld high school, and she completed her sfudies at Wellesley colleg Degen her work as a teacher in the bron schools, afterwards teaching in the Natchaug school in Willimantic. in Meriden and in Berlin__After her marriage, Mrs. Bissell lived for several years n' Hartford, returning to the country home of the Bissell family on account of the failing health of hec husband, who died a year ago. Sne leaves two children, a daughter Mary who is a student at Hartford hish school, and a son, Benjamin H., in He- bron, who is preparing for high school. She leaves two sisters, Miss Kate G Phelps and Mrs. Elizabeth Birdsey, wife of E. A. Birdsey of Meriden. Mrs. Bissell had been associated swith the First Congregational church of F bron since becoming a _member her girlhood. While in Hartford became a_member of the church. ~She was president of the W. C. T. G. In Hebron. of which ste was the organizer. in she Methodist Funeral seryices were held at thae Congregatienal _church in _Hebron, Thursday, March 31 Rev. J. G. W. Herald, pastor of the church, assisted by Rev. J. H, Fltzgerald of St. Peter's Episcopal church, officiating. Local Notes. R. D, Eastman of the soldiers’ home at Noroton was in town Wednesda: calling on comrades of the Grand Ar. my. He will spend several days with his daughter in South Coventry be- fore returning to the home. He has WILLIMANTIC SAVINGS INSTITUTE, Main and Bank Streets, Savings Accounts Invited. ONE DOLLAR STARTS AN ACCOUNT. H. C. MURRAY, President To Start a Savings Bank Account All that is necessary is to take One Doliar or more, and if unable to go yourself, send Secure a banK book and then you are numbered among the list of INTEREST will give you something for its use. WILLIMANTIG SAVINGS INSTITUTE. some one else. depositors. H. C. MURRAY, President Willimantic, Conn N. D. WEBSTER, Treasurer N. D. WEBSTER, Treasurer nd Putnam j taken on considerable flesh since last | determined at a session of the pro- seen in this city ticularly young and cheery. Jarvin chapter of Who Demstiry ot Chestnut street this aft- the is Hood at 113 ernoon, to meet with Mrs. J. Rev., Raymond Maplesden of Suffield was a recent visitor in the city, call- ing on friends among the Baptists. He was acting pastor of the First Dap- tist church here for a time, prior to the pastorate of Rev. Ralph G. Hart- ley. Personals. Mrs, A. S. Turner of South Wind- ham is entertaining Mrs. D. G. Baker of Winchester, Mass. Col, friends among the A. O. H. William G. Murphy of New York, formerly of this city, was a recent guest of John Murphy of High Street of her aunt, Mrs. F. H. LePard. DANIELSON Metty Baby Taken to Backus Hos pital—Oliver W. Bowen for High- way Repairer—Warden Ballard Pe- titioned to Run Again. Mrs. Robert Gwynne and daughter of Peacedale, R. L, are visiting Mrs. Gwynne's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben- jamin L _Bailey of the West Side. Charlotte Frances Bullard, young- est_daughter of Warden and Mrs. W. I Bullard, has just received a_ check from Harper's for her initial effort in the Jiterary line. Miss Bullard is two years old ‘and has already originated anecdotes for the press. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Richman of Manchester. N. H., were guests of friends in Danielson on Wednesday. H. C. Atwood of Williamsville is able to be out after an illness with the grip. Mrs. Eva Metty’s Baby Taken to Nor- wich Hospital Mrs. Eva Metty remains in about the same condition at the jail in Brooklyn. The baby that she desert- ed on the laivn at the Addie Stralght house a little more than a week ago has been taken to the Backus hospital in Norwich for treatment of an eye disease from which it is suffering. HIGHWAY REPAIRER. Oliver W. Bowen Appointed for the County. Oliver W. Bowen, who roturned from Hartford Wednesday, where he has been in conference with State High- way Commissioner J. H. MacDonald, has been appointed under the commis- sioner repairer of the highways in Windham county. Mr. Bowen's work will be done as a representative of the state’s highway department. His supervision will cover only highways built with state aid, the expense of maintenance of such .roads being borne by the state and the towns in which they are located, the state paying three-quarters and the town one- quarter. His duties will commence at once. Mr. Bowen is exceptionally well fit- ted to render efficient service in the place to which he has been appoint- ed. He has been one of Commission- er MacDonald’s highway inspectors for several years and previous to that time as selectman of the town of Killingly has had a long and valuable experi- ence in the buiiding and care of pub- lic highways. BETTER FIRE PROTECTION Water Tower, nch Main and Hy- drant at Jacobs Plant. To secura better protection against fire at the plant of the Jacobs Man- ufacturing company on School street, a six-inch main is to be substituted for the four-inch main that now runs past the plant, and a hydrant install- ed. A water tower is also to be erect- od in the factory vard. The work has already T#gun and Wednesday the trench had been excavated from the Junction of School and Cottage streets 1o the point where the hydrant is to be located opposite the Jacobs prop- erty. About 200 feet of hose is also to be purchased by the company and kept in a building on the grounds for use in emergency cases. FUNERAL. Joseph Boulias. The funeral of Joseph Boullas of Dy- er street was held from St. James’ church Wednesday morning at ten o'clock. Many relatives and frlends were present to attend the high mass of requiem of which Rev. Peter Roux was celebrant. The bearers were Elol Getty_ A. Lambert, P. Boulias. G. Blanchette, P. Gazeau. M. Gamache. Burial was In St. James' cemetery, Louis E. Kennedy had charge of the funeral arrangements. ASSOCIATE EDITOR. W. Irving Bullard on the Staff of “Cotton.” The Atlanta, Ga. Journal, on a re- cent date announced that W. Irving Bullard of Danielson has been elected associate editor of “Cotton.” the lead- ing monthly textile publication of the country, It also states that Mr. Bul- lard has been writing for the paper for several years on matters relative to the textile industry and that he will now write editorials on economic and industrial subjects. Found a Half Pint of Whiskey. A notice has been posted on the town sign post glving warning that on Monday next at 11 o'clock in the fore- noon there will be a hearing in the town court on the finding of a half pint of whiskey at the place conduct- ed by Bli Dagenias in the Evans dlock. This find was made by the state po- lice on Saturday night last, but those gentlemen did not make the fact known at that time. It was under- stood that they found omly non-in- toxicating drinks. Petition Warden Bullard to Run Again Many signatures had been appended Wednesday to a petition being circu- lated among the voters of the borough of Danielson, the petition being in brief a request to Warden W. L Bullard that he reconsider his decision not to be a candidate for re-election to his present office. This unusually com- plimentary effort to retain the present warden may be the means of bringing about the end at which it aims. The annial caucus is to be held to- morrow (Friday) evening, and un- doubtedly Mr. Bullard _ will make known his attitude toward reconsid- eration of his intent to retire before that time. There seems to be no par- ticular strife over any particular of- fice that the borough has to fill this year and the prospects are for & short and harmonious caucus. Daughter Administratrix. Miss Maude A. Phillips of Hartford has been named as administrartrix of the estate of her father, Newton Phii- iips, late of this town and six months allowed by Judge Getty of the pro- bate court as the time limit for filing clatms, The applieation of I llian E. Bili that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Catherine Plass he admitted to probate will be heisd aad and was looking par- John P. Murphy of Norwish was in town Wednesday calling on Miss Caroline M. Colgrove has re- turned from Hartford, where she has ‘een ill for over a week at the home bate court on Saturday of this weex. Group Meetings Planned. exyeclld that April 18 ada 20 T e atines ot tos, Con- o ‘EToup m o = B eationsl churenes of fnis part. of ‘Windham county in Danielson. Ar- rangements are being made to quicka the missionary spirit in all the Con- gregational churches in the county, and each church is to have a meet- ing during the month of April. Dan- ielson will get one of the three group meetings that are to follow. PUTNAM Mrs. E."A. Brunn to Furnish Hospital Room Husband’s Memorial—De- cision Reserved in Woodward-Tur- geon Case—Claim That Stafano’s Murderer Is in Webster. Dr. B, F. Perry was in Willimantic ‘Wednesday, attending a meeting of the board of pension examiners for ‘Windham county. Raymond Gilpatric 1s confined to his home, Il with grip. Mrs. C. L. Adams and children are visiting In Marlboro. Charles Seder is spending several days in New York on a business trip. Dr. Huntington Sandel has been confined to his home by illness. Miss Edith M. Kent is visiting in New York. Engineer on Road Construction. City Engineer F. Walden Wright will be appointed by State Highway Commissioner MacDonald engineer on road construction for Windham coun- ty, Mabel Green, who has been In Mid- dletown for the past five years and a half, is to return to her home in this city Saturday, to make her home with her mother, Mrs. Benjamin Green of School street. BRUNN MEMORIAL. Widow to Furnish Room in Day-Kim- ball Hospital. In memory of her husband, Dr. Brunn, Mrs. E. A. Brunn of Woodstock is to furnish one of the rooms in the new wing of the Day-Kimball ho pital. Dr. Brunn was actively inter- ested in the affalrs of the hospital. Progress on Peloquin Building. The brickwork on the Peloquin block on Elm street has been completed and only a few weeks more will be re- quired to make the structure readsy for occupancy. It is a fine building and the first to encroach on the res- idential section of Elm street south of Bridge street. DECISION RESERVED In Woodward-Turgeon Case in Super- ior Court on Wednesday. It 1s The hearing on fnjunction in tha Woodward-Turgeon case was complet- ed befofe Judge Gager in the superior court Wednesday. the judge reserving his decision. Attorney Searles was associated with Attorney Getty as counsel for Mr. Turgeon, not Attorney Danahey for Mr. Woodward, as stated Wednesday. Thompson Grangers Receive Degre Eleven members received the third and fourth degrees as members of the srange at Thompson Tuesday eve- ning under the auspices of Quinnitis- set grange. Members from Putnam wers in attendance. L. 0. O. F. Degres Team from Bridge- port. It is expected that a degres team from Bridgeport will come to Putnam on April 26 to_confer degrees on can- dlagtes of Israsl Putnam lodge, L MURDERER IN WEBSTER. Claim of Mill Operative in Williams- il Officials in this section pricked up their cars Wednesday when they heard an operative in the mill of the Will- iamsville Manufacturing company state that he had seen the murderer of Caesar Stafano in Webster as late as Monday night. The operative claims that he is not mistaken in the murder- er’s identity, as he worked beside bhim in the mill at the vilage where the crime was committeed. Sixteen Arrests During March, The police report for March sho: that there were 16 arrests. the causes of which were recorded as follows: Drunkenness 11, assault 2, non-sup- t 1. leading vicious lives 2. Of this number, two paid fines, two were sent to the house of correction, and sentence suspended in eight instances. STREET OILING Referred by Common Council to High- way Committee. The matter of sprinkling certain city streets with oil, as requested In a petition with 100 signatures, present- ed to the common council has been referred to the highway committee of that body. The council as a who'e seems to be In favor of the proposi- tion. The councHl has voted to hold » special meeting to hear the report of the committee to which the matter was referred when its members are rea:ly to present thetr findings. SPECIAL COMMITTEE Appointed by Mayor to Investigate City's Need of Sewerage System. Mayor Archibald Macdonald has named the following men as a com- mittee to investigate as to Putnam’s needs of a sewerage system. The committee is made up in part of mem- bers of the common council and in part of business men of the city: Alder- men Dady, Hawkins, Larue and Bou- thilette; and E. M. Arnold, W. S. John- son, W. F. Rafferty, Riehard Gorman, Dr. F. A. Morrell, Isaac Champeau, C. H. Brown and B M. Wheaton. The committee is regarded as a ca- pable one and the Teport will be awalt- ed with much interest. To Be Absent Until Memorial Day. Mayor A. D. McIntyre left Putnam ‘Wednesday evening for Washington, D. C., on the first leg_of e journey through Virginia, West Ohlo, Kentucky and into Penasylvania on his way back. He will be away until Memorial day. STAFFORD SPRINGS Realty Company Sued for Rent—Ser} vice Made on Secretary of State. J. Carl Conyerse, through his attor- ney, W. H. Reed, has brought suit against ‘the Tastern Connecticut Real- ty company for $110, alleged to be due for rent. As the lcfendant is non- resident corporation, serwice to be made on the secretary of state. The public schools will open the sum- mer term next Monday. Attorney W. A iling of Willlmantic was in town om business Wednesday. Harold Plerce of Clark college, Wor- ecster, is spemding a few days with relatives I town. Mrs. Bdward Tetreault and three children, of Putnam, have been guests of Mrs. Elgin Mahlon. John Sena is having his building on Main street. which was damaged by re six weeks ago, repaired, Yake Superfor is 390 miles lons, the longast af the great lakes. Poultry Raisers’ Risks. Charles Desmarais has a fine lot doesn’t step on chicks, neither handicapped for with & crop of henlice. Attended Masked Ball. In the list of those who attended the Thornlea club bal masque Tuesday evening two names were omitted: ‘Walter who went as a court jester, and Miss Jeanette McDuff, who ‘Wwas costumed as Folly. James N. Stetson of Providence is at e‘l:"brochnr'-, Frank Stetson's, for & Miss Blizabeth Nort and Miss Jennie_Hitchon of No; and Miss Susie Bliven of Westerly were at the masquerade, guests of the Misses Flor- oce ‘ana Mildred Willeox of Sylvan- e. Miss Florence Willoox has returned to Smith college after the Baster re— cess. STONINGTON ~ g® Rev. W. F. Newton Preaches at Bap- tist Church—Crabs Running in the Coves—Borough Enveloped in Den: Fog. F. L. Wells was in Kiugston this week and purchased two settings of prize winning Rhode Island reds. The eggs_were set at the Curtin hennery on_North Main street. Capt. Frank Wadsworth of Willi- mantic is the guest of friends in town this week. A flock of wild geese, numbering seen flying eastward ernoon. of Boston was in town ‘Wednesday. C. E. Grace of Montreal is in town today. Mrs. Frank Hitchcock of New York ‘was here Monday attending the funer- al of Mrs, Oliver Chesebro. Evangelistic Service. Rev. W. F. Newton of Boston, who 1s conducting evangelistic services this week, had charge of the meéting at the First Baptist church Wednesday evening. He spoke most appealingly and sang many fymns during the service. A large number attended the meeting. William G. Rooney 1s clerk at Louls E. Hammond's store. A special meeting of the Algonquin club was held Tuesday evening in the Potter block. Four large coal cars loaded with anthracite coal were recelved here on Tuesday and unloaded at the foot of Pearl street increased the amount stored consideradbly over 200 tons. Crabs Are Running. Crabs have started in from outside and can_be found around the mouth of the Wegquetequock cove and In Grandison’s cove. Mrs, Stewart, who s _seriously 1l at her home in the Bay View district. is more comfortable. M. C. Willis of Philadelphla spent and Tuesday in town. Ready for Fishing Season. Many pound nets have been set this season and heavy eatches are looked for Many fishermen have placed their lobster pots insfde and outside the out er breakwater, there being the largest number ever set this year at this time. Dense Fogs for Three Days. Fogs have been dense for the past three days, having shut in on Ston- ington like a rain storm, causing ev- erything te be damp. The sirens and bells have been heard constantly dur ing the time. Improvements are being made at Brookrate the summer home of Judge Gilbert Collins of Jersey City and 7,000 brick were received and are belng used for a walk from the homestead to the boat house and landing on Collins cove. Annual Meeting of Baptist Church. The annual meeting of the First Baptist church was held in the con- ference rpom Monday evenin, the election of officers resulting as fol- lows: Clerk and treasurer, Moses A. Pendleton; church committee, Horaoe Pendleton, N. P. Noves, Henry P. Lo advisory commiitee, Charles S. Brigh! man; music committes, Mrs. O. . Grifin, Mrs. E. Bailey, Mrs. H. N Paendleton; baptismal committee, Mrs. D. Smith, Mrs. J. H. Tillinghast; bhead usher, Charles Brightman; sex- ton, William J. Butterfleld. The re- port shows the church to be in a prosperous comdition. Ready for the Season. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wilkins have moved their household goods into the new Wilkins house at the corner of Main and Grand stre * Mrs. Wil- kins has many rooms ady engaged for the season. Mr. and Mrs, Charlés P. Willlams arrfved from New York and opened their cottage, Stomeridge, Tuesday eve- ning. M F. Willard of New York spent Tuesday in town, calling on friends. COLCHESTER Viltage Club to Close a Profitable S son—Boys Sentenced for Ticket Stealing Put on Probation. The Village club is to hold its meet- ing this (Wednesday) evening in the library, bullding. A set of stereopticon views has been received and will be shown by the aid of Rev. B. D. Rem- ington’s machine. The views are of Naples, Pompeii and_ southern Italy. The topic for study for next season will_be considered and decided upon. Next Wednesday the club is to meet for the last time this season, and is to be addressed by Miss Caroline M. Hew- ins of Hartford on_personal experi- ences in Sienna and Florence. The club members have spent many pleasant evenings during the past winter study- ing the Italian cities, and the many papers read showed careful research. Tohn Erown of Lake View farm, Bast Haddam, was here Tuesday. MERCIFUL PROBATION, Small Boys Given Chance to Escape Stigma of Reform School. . The caes of the N. ¥, N. H. ana H. R. R. vs. Stanley and John Capinos was brought before Justice Lucius C. Brown Tuesday morning for trial The charges were the stealing of rebate tickets to the amount of/35 eents from the ticket office at the station. The boys were Yound guilty and were sen- tenced to the State Reform school, dur- ing the balance of their minority. Aft- erwards the sentence was suspended and_they were placed under the cahrge of Probation Officer Shelft Wickwire and are to report to him weckly. Mr. and Mrs, Nelson B, Webster and son, Stanley, of Saybrook, were guests Tuesday of relatives in town. W, 8. Martin of Willlmantic was o caller in town Tuesday. Oliver Woodhouse lodge, K. of P., held a meeting in Pythian hall Tuesday evening. There were several out of town members present. The Academy baseball team are out on the park nightly putting In hard practice, They are to play the Min- ute Men of East Hampton Saturday on_the park. Charles T. Wilson of Worcester was in town Tuesday, calling on friends. MYSTIC Whist Club Entertained—Woman': Board of Missions to Mest — Librarian’s Annual Report—Meeting of D. A. R. The N. and M. whist club met on Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charles McLaughlin on Willow street Seven tables of whist were played dur- ing the evening. Guests were pres- ent from New London and Noank, The first_prizes were taken by Miss Bes- sie Paige and Frank Post, while the consolation prizes were awarded Miss Madeline Spink and Clarence Carring- ton, both of Noank. Refreshments were served during the evening and musical selections wera rendered To Hear Reports from Mission Fields ‘The quarterly meeting of the Wo- man's Board of Missions of eastern Connectieut will be held in the parish house of the Congregational church on Friday. The morning service will be- §in at 10.30 o'clock and the afternoon session at 1.30 o'clock. At noon din- ner will be served by the ladies of the church. The prineipal speaker will be Miss Mary Riggs, who has recently returned from Turkey, and Mrs. Mat- een from China. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kretzer and Claude Giifillan were in New London Wednesday evening, attending a ban- quet at the Crocker house. Library’s Circulation 3,986. Following 1s an abstract of Librarian G. E. Ricker's report of the Nonnk and Mystic ltbrary for the year end- ing March 31, 1910: Number of subscribers 34 3,986 volumes issued to book readers; 402 volumes for reference in library room; 109 volumes added during the year, 24 books were rebound; nmumber of vol- umes in the library 6,110. Many gifts of books, magazines, newspapers, have ‘been received from those interested in the library. Briefs and Personals. Miss Alice Kellogg of New is the guest of her aunt, Mrs, Packer. Mrs. Ann Heavy has purchased from W. Lathrop the Fish house and is baving it moved to her property on Church street. Miss Alida Stevens has returned to Montelair, N. J., after a_week's visit with her uncle and aunt, Mr, and Mrs, Frank Robinson. Charles Kelgwin of New Haven is the guest of his grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. George W, Kelgwin. London Halsey Mre. George Woodworth of New London s the guest of her grand- mother, Mrs. Elisha Douglas. John' F. Dougherty of New York is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Daniel Tatro. Mr. and Mre, Gustauys Davis of New York are visiting Mr. and Mrs Fred Watrous, B. B. Thorp moved Wednesday to New London. 8. 8. Brown MacKenzle is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Enos M. Gray, at Ledyard, Thomas W. Lawson of Boston has Deen sponding several days in town. E, H, Rowe of New Haven spent Wednesday with relatives In town Louls White was in Norwich Wed- nesday. William Dennis left Wednesday for New York. D. A. R. Meeting. The monthly meeting of Fanny Lod- yard chapter, Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution, was held with Mrs Christopher Morgan on Wednesday afternoon. The regent, Mrs. Ebenuzer Morgan, presided. Much business was transacted. At the closo of the meoet- ing refreshments were served by fhe hostes Miss Agnes McDonoguh is Mr, and M:s. B. B. Thorpe London. visiting in New MERIDEN ELKS Vote to Purchase $13,000 Property for New Home. Meriden Jodge of Klks declded at & meeting last week to purc Phoenix Theatre, Danielson THURSDA APRIL 7. BIG FEATURES TONIGHT— The Gi of the Ran The Miser's Child. b Jones and His Neighbors. (Diograph) CASTORIA ldren. Always Bought THE CENTAUR COMPARY, WEW YORK OITY. DIAMON ENGAGEMENT RINGS, Speoial Prices At 6. E. SHAW’S HARRY E. BACK, Attorney o0ct1TuThS Special Chocolate Cream 10 Cents a Pound Dantelson, Putnam, septsd ielson. Customers another week; Bargains on every counter tn th Buy these goods now. sept20d THE BOSTON DRY _GOODS Main Street, Danfelson. The Kind- You Have For Over Thirty Years property kmown as the J. L. Richmond rosidence at 120 Bast Main street, and the board of trustees was authorized to close the deal. The lodge has an option on [the property and the papers 11l be passed at once, and ., J. 3. rick, W. A . nd Thomas King wiil muke : esmary arrangements. The_lodge will not take possession until November, an the lease held hy Frederick Peass does mot expire until then. A hall will be built in the rearn of the home and the dedication will be held next year, when the twenty-Afth anniversary of ‘the founding of the ore ganization will be celebrated Tt i understood that the propertw will cost the lodge about §13,000. Putnam, Conn. at-Law PATENTS Protect your idea. Handsome 63« page Guide Book Fre Phoenix Block, Danielson, Conn. Drops at THE KEYSTONE STORES Moosum, THE CLEARANCE SALE - CONTINUED at The Boston Dry Goods Store, Dan< Some big discounts for Attractive oun o atore, STOR® tion and profiia. Jowaett City, ( assured sul THE BEST 108 CRIEAM You.will 74 in_sconneotion ImWETT OrTY MoTEL, Up-to-an onrtier INA ¥. LEWIS. 5 MOURIGAN, Jowett C FUNERAL DIRES Pursitare and Orawford “Phones—Store IS 18 no AAvertising me: ern Connecticut eaual to T) Un for Lusiness resulta MOOSUP HOUSK 8. . King, Prop H. 8 Kin Bample 'Itoom connected Bpecial attention pald to Com Men. Moosup, Conn Tel There is no cough medicine » 1ar as Foley’s Honey and Tar, It n falls 10 cure coughs and colds especially recommended for and bronchial coughs. Leo & Where to Trade in Jewell Eiti is what [ sell, wholesale and retad), s the Corner Store. Wm. Johnstone. BOTTOMLEY & SON, Geperal Repair Shop. Bicycle dnd Automobilo Repairing, Oil and Gasoline for wale. | MLLE. BEAURDGARD has the latest styles in millinery. Ate tend her opening on March 24, 35 and 26, Wi AT EADQUARTIONS for (he Columbia_indestructible records. We aiso carry fuil line of o and 10@ E00ds, achool ~ wuppiies, fancy " goods Sonfectionery, tinwnre, crockery. Geos Tapoint. Jewett City. novsd ASK TO SEE THE Bouvenir Chin plates thut we are Eiving With one ound of our special brandof ' teas E-n ars beauties. G. J. BLANCHARD, ¢ City. IEWETT OI'Y CANDY KITOHEN a firs elass restaurast. Home made pastr of all kinds, Meals served at all hour: and clams werved to order. Tr e cream, Jewstt City Cand Kitchen, near 8t. Mury's hall, Haske! ‘K, Jewett City, Conn FOR SALE. Second-hand canopy fop surrey, in first olass conaltion, Wor particulare address Box 1 Jewott City, Conng ol in every ropristor. _— & MEn ‘merciad 98-12 Ong Bl