Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 16, 1911, Page 5

CHRISTMAS TREE STANDS WREATHS o HOLLY ROPING MISTLETOE Special price on quantity to church- es and clubs. MONGREL GEESE NATIVE TURKEYS GUINEA BROILERS ROASTING CHICKENS AND FOWLS| SOMERS MR. H. T. MILLER School for Dancing 28 OAK STREET. Classes Saturday: Beginners, 2 p. m.; Advanced. 3.45 p. m. Special arrange- be made for private classes. ments may At Academy dally from 4 to 8. Tele- Phone 1040. novea Florida CUBA—AUGUSTA “new FORRAND FLORIDASEECIAL” (25ch Scason) will be in operation. Forillastrated literatare and all informetion Adéress, 3. H. JOHNSON, N. E. Agent, 248 Washington SL. Bosten 175TH DIVIDEND. Office of The Norwich Savings Society. Norwich, Conn., Dec. 9, 1911. The Directors of this Soclet; declared out of the earnings of the cur- rent six months a semi-annual divi- dend at the rate of FOUR PER CENT. per annum, payable to depositors enti- tiea thereto on and after Jan. 15, 1812 COST! LIPPITT, Treasurer. deciSdaw AT— . * TheHaileGlu A sale of lovely dolls exquisitely dressed by Haile Club girls. Most beautiful dolls ever seen in Norwich. Prices exceedingly low, Every variety of Dell. have | meetings at the | Friday was St Florence's day; ‘Merchants are looking for big today. ok In spite of Friday's rain crowds sur- zounded the saily decorated lows. ~ % Fifty printed calling cards for 25 cents at Bulletin office—ady. There was one session in the schools of the city Friday, on account of the Storm. Under the law, back yards must be kept clean: but all are not living up to the law. For the past twd days there has been no business in the police circles for recording on the blotter. A Norwich man who came Friday from Palmer, Mass., stated that there were six inches of snow there Thurs- day, evening. . At the annual election of Seaside council, K. of C., of New London, Dr. . M. Dunn, formerly of Ncrwich, was elected council physician. It is reported from Noank that there has been no improvement in the men- | tal health of Mrs. F. N. Ashbey, who is in the Norwich state hospital. The district Superintendent, Rev. J. H. Newland, was in Mystic Friday night for the fourth quarterly cori- ference of tne Methodist church. Great reduction in man ricles for Xmas gifts &t Woman's Ex- change. Order cake and plum pudding here.—aav., The Knights of King Arthur of Trin- ity Episcopa: church initiated several members at its meeting Friday evening in the vestry. At the Haile club on Friday evening an enjiyable dance Yor the club mem- bers and their friends was given from 5.30 to 10 o'clock. George C. Stone and Miss Laura J. King, both of Niantic, were married by Hev. B. M. Chapman at the par- sonage at Old Lyme Thursday. It was found on Friday that the choice ar- winner of the Richmond heater offered | by the Molders® union was Albert Zeig- | lemayer of No. 30 Platt avenue. The Baptist evangelist, Rev. Clifton K. Flanders, Is conducting evangelistic Rockville Baptist charch this week. He will also preach Sunday. Heman O. Averill, commissioner on diseases of domestic animals, states ihat during the present month about fourteen cases of suspected glanders have been reported. Thames Towboat company on Fri- day completed a contract for spiling around the city dumping ground here, having put in the additional spiles for the New Haven road also. Papers coming to the exchange table in hciiday dress include the Stam- ford Advocate, Putnam Patriot, Rock- ville Journal, Windham County Ob- server and Moosup Journal. Schooner Bravo (Br.) arrived Friday morning from Port Clyde, N. S., with wood pulp for Thames River Special- ties Co., at Uncasville, and reported heavy fog throughout the trip. At the December meeting of the New London board of education Thursday night, among applications received for appointments as teachers was one from Miss Lucy £, Murphy of Norwich. At the fourth quarterly conferende Sale opcn every day till Christmasf of the Lee Methodist church in Tol- from 9 a. m. to 10 p. m, WHITE COCKER SPANIELS FOR SALE. CHAS. G- PIERCE, Norwich, Conn.|ing and practical expression in Christ- GEO. A. DAVIS Good Books Make Acceptable Gifts One of the most beautiful Books of the vear is “The Mansions of England i Clden Time” lllustrated in showing interiors and exteriors, eld halls, abbeys, courts, etc. valuable book for one Architecture. Many other Books of Art and Travel. Children’s Books for ail ages. Handsome Books in White Vellum. liluminated Covers. Just the thing for Sunday School Classes. Books for Boys and Girls, from ten to sixteer, 25¢ per copy. All the New Fiction. Any Book not in stock promptly ordered. Bibles, Prayer Books and Hymnals. A very interested in Christmas and New Year Cards. GEO. A. DAVIS 25 Broadway LEATHER BAGS, SUIT CASES, TRAVELING BAGS, land, the pastor, Rev. J. N. Geisler, formerly of Uncasvills, was unani- mously asked to return for another year, Joseph Sullivan, Danlel O'Nelll, Guy Bruce and John Sullivan, members of the Central Athletic club of New Lon- don, were here Thursday night calling on friends . The trip was made by au- tomobile. Remember the People’s Service at the Central Baptist church tomorrow evening. The pastor will bring a virile message. The special music will be by the baritone of the Barleban quartette of Boston.—adv. In the lower grades of the schools, the manual training which pupiis have recelved during the year finds pleas- mas gifts which they make for their parents and friends. The Rev. George D. Gould, pastor of the Rockville Baptist church, has ac- cepted a call to the pastorate of the First Baptist church of St. Albaas, Vt., and will leave to take up his new pas- torate on the first of January. A Worcester exchange states that Presideny Altred L. Aiken of the Wor- cester county Institution for savings and Mrs. Aliken have gone to Atlantic city for 10 days’ vacation and are reg- istered at the Marlborougi-Bleinheim. Charles Bailey, a_car Inspector in the employ of the New Haven road, received a painful injury Friday morn- ing. Bailey was inspecting the air Dpipes on a car when the pipe parted, a coupling hitting him over the eye, in- flicting a deep gash. Gately & Brennan's store in New London is pretty “easy” for burglars, for Thursday night it was burglarized for the third time in about a year. It was the most_profitable for the crooks, as they obtained about $200 worth of men’s and women's wearing apparel. The president and Mrs. Taft enter- tained at the first state dinner of the year Thursday evening, the Occasioh being complimentary to the members of the cabinet. The company includ- ed Senator Brandegee of Connecticut and Charles Hopkins Clark of Hart- ord. There is such a demand east and south for 1911 quarters and half-dol- iars for the holiday season that bank- ers have been notified that for the presept they need make no more ap- plicatior for new quarters and half- dollars coined at the _Philadelphia mint, as that institution has more or- ders ‘than it can care for. The county commissioners Friday granted these licenses: Liquor—Pas- quale Pace, (VNeill Brothers, W. A. Murray and Jeremiah J. Lyon of New London, Charles E. Brayton and Starr Brothers, druggists, of Stonington, H. N. Wheller, Charles B. Gaskill and Starr Brothers, Mystic, and C. S. ‘Woodhull Davis of Groton. OBITUARY. Mrs. Patrick Brennan. Mrs. Ann Brennan, wife of Patrick Brennan, died Thursday at her home, 653 Lafayette street, Bridgeport. She was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and was well known and respected. In addition to her husband with or without Fittings. LEATHER SUIT CASES Prices. elso at “Rock Bottom™ she is survived by three children,Mary, Catherine and Agnes. Patrick Sulli- van of this city is a brother. The funeral will be held this morning, with burial in that city. Relatives from this city are attending. Waliingforé.—Rev. Willaim T. Thay- er of the Bapiist church gave an ad- dress at the First Baptist church ‘R. Denison is the | 2, Remeon o e st Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ingraham of East Hampton were recent visitors of and Mrs. C. H. Giddings at Frank- \ Miss Ethel Potter will spend two weeks' vaaction from her school in East Willington at her home in New London. Mrs. Ray West and son of New Lon- don are to spend the holidays with friends and relatives in Moosup and Plainteld. Robert C. Burchard left Montville Wednesday for Oxford, N. C., where he plans to spend two weeks hunting Caroiina quail and other game, Charles Hewitt of Dakota, formerly of Norwich, was in Stonington Thurs- day. He came east with a load \of cattle and turkeys for the holiday sea- son. Mr. in, John Maher of New Haven is spend- ing a few days with local friends. Mr. Maher was for some time employed by the Jocal telephone company in laving conduits about the city, a few years ago. ONE DIVORCE HEARD BY JUDGE WHEELER Granted, on the Grounds of Habitual Intemperance to Myrtle V. Voltz of This City, Judge Wheeler on Friday granted the divorce of Myrtle V. Voltz of Nor- wich vs. John W. Voltz of Toledo on the grounds of habitual intemperance. They were married December 6, 1906, She is given the custody of one child, aged 4. Mrs. Voliz's maiden namé was Myr- tle V. Baker. Mr. Voltz kept a res- taurant in Toledo and later worked for the Adams Express company, He Decame dissipated and failed to provide for his family. She was obliged to leave him three years ago. A sister of the plaintiff and Mrs. Eliza King, for- merly of Toledo, testified in behalf of the plaintiff and told of the dissipa- tion of the defendant. ‘There were two vorce cases, which uncontested dil were not_heard, v being those of Louisa J. Boss of New London and G. G. Weiner vs. Jo- seph Weiner. They were postponed. RAINFALL AMOUNTED TO OVER THREE-FOURTHS INCH. Gained Steadily During Week and Was at 152 Inche: The rainfall of Friday. morning amounted to .79 of an inch, which with a .03 of an inch precipitation earlier in the month makes but .82 for the month so far. The rain of Friday will, however, do much good at the reser- voir. The measurement at Fairview Fri- day showed the pond to be 152 inches below high water mark, or a gain of four inches during the week. despite the fact that it is alone supplying the city at the present time. There was a full pipe coming in from Bog meadow, which will mean a gain for some time to come. This is the time of year when a gain is looked for there and the con- ditions are quite different from what they were a year ago. Gifts to Universalist Church. The Universalist society has just re- celved the gift of 100 towels, 100 glass- ©s and 50 salts and peppers from the Porteous &' Mitchell Co. These are a greatly appreciated gift and will be found useful in connection with the church’s kitchen and suppers. $1,000 REWARD FOR MORNER MURDERER. Italian Farmhand Seen in a Hudson Saloon. Albany, N. Y. Dec. 1 ‘The board of supervisors of Rensselaer county offered a reward today of $1,00 for in- formation that would lead to the ar- rest of the “murderer or murderers” of Mrs. Conrad Morner, her two daughters, Blanche and Edith, and her son, Arthur, on the Morner farm at De Freestville, Tuesday. Detectives who are endeavoring to find Edward Donato, the Italian farmhand who has heen missing since the murder, learned tonight that he was in Hudson Wed- nesday night. Charles Carosio, a saloonkeeper, who knows Donato, says he saw him in the back room of his saloon about mid- nightt. He was excited and nervous, Carosio says, and apparently was en- deavoring to keep out of sight. It was learned that Donato was at one time employed in & quarry near Hudson. Sheriff Cottrell of Troy and deputies went to Pittsfield, Mass. today, hav- ing heard that the suspect and another man were seen boarding a train for that place. But the Pittsfield police say they had no reason to believe that Donato was in that city and the sher- it and his deputies returned tonight after a fruitless day's search. UNDER ARREST. n Caught Who Has Letter Ad- dressed to Ed Donato. Albany, N. Y., Dec. 15.—An Italian with bloodshot éves and with a letter in his pocket addressed to Ed Donato was arrested tonight by the police of Coxsackie, about 20 miles south of Al- bany, as being the Ed Donato wanted Iy the police of Rensselaer county on the charge of murdering Mrs. Conrad Morner, her two daughters and one son at the Morner farm near De Freestville last Tuesday. The man will be brought to Albany at 3.45 o'clock in the morn- ing. Missing WOMEN EVANGELISTS CAUSE WOMAN’S SUICIDE. Teachings Also Drive a Wealthy Farmer Insane. Thei Marietta, O., Dec. 15.—One hearer & suicide and another a raving maniac, is the outcome of evangelistic services held for the last month in_the little village of Whipple, 16 miles from here. Wednesday Mrs. Cora Smith commit- ted sulcide by cutting her throat with « ragor. Yesterday Frank H. Hohouse, a wealthy farmer, went wildly insane ‘9nd was sent to the asylum at Athens. Last Thanksgiving day two young women began evangelistic services in the Union church at Whipple. They were s s, but obtained lodging at the Smith home. Soon Mrs. Smith and others were much exercised over the religious teachings of the two. The girls refused aid of money, taken by collection, but when Mrs. Smith ended her life they disappeared. A further evidence of the possibili- ties of ‘@aviation is noted by Consul General Griffiths of London, who calls attention to the proposed inauguration of an aerial parcels post, to deliver boots and. shoes from Northampton (65 miles from London) to Hendon (sev from London), where thev wil miles S -l be taken-charge of by the postoffice for __ distridution A call to the rectorship of Christ Episcopal church was extended to Rev. Richard Graham of Wickford, R. I, by a unanimous vote Friday evening at a | parish meeting adjourned from a week 2go- ‘There was an attendance of 20 men of the parish when the meeting was called to order by Senior Warden H. H. Gallup in the Sunday school room at § oclock he minutes were ke by ‘the parish clerk, J. Frank Corey. Judge Gardiner Greene presented the report of the committee on choice of a rector, the gther two members being Frank W. Hurlburt and W. Tyler Ol- cott, and when their report had been presented the meeting voted in favor of inviting Rev. Mr. Grabam. ‘When the invitation is communicated to Rev. Mr. Graham he will be given to understand that Christ church is FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF EDWIN H. CHAPMAN. Friends at Jewett City Hotel—Gift of Knights Templar Charm. In observance of the 50th birthday anniversary of Edwin H. Chapman of Jewett City, whose home is in this city, he was given a banquet by his friends al the Jewett City hotel on Friday cvening, at which there were present 20 from this city and a number from Jewett City. The following choice menu was served by Landlord Lewis: Martinez, . Oysters on Half Shell. Celery. ‘Horseradish. . Chickén Piemontiase. Boiled Salmon, Hollandaise Saucee. Parisian Potatoes. Tomato Catsup. Mixed <Pickles. ‘Worcestershire Sauce. PBaked Chicken Ple. Stuffed Native Turkey, Oyster Dressing Cranberry Sauce. Shrimp Salad en Mayonnalse. Potato Salad, Punch a la_Lewl Mashed Potatoes. ~Mashed Turnips. French Peas. Boiled Onions. Glazed Sweet Potatoes. Neapolitan Ice Cream. Oranges. Assorted Cake. Bananas. Roquefort. Saltines. Cafe Noir. Arthur M. Brown acted as toastmas- ter and in a neat speech presented Mr. Chapman in behalf of his friends with a Knights Templar charm. This was recelved by Mr. Chapman with appro- priate remarks. The occasion was one which will _be long remembered by those attending. v Mr. Chapman is a son of Mr. and Mrs, Austin Chapman of the East Side ana is boss mecbanic at the Aspinook Lleachery in Jewett City. NATIONAL OFFICER AT 2 YOUNG PEOPLE’'S UNION. Roger F. Etz of Boston Spoke at the Church of Good Shepherd. Friday evening at the Church of the Good_Shepherd a_special meeting of the Young People's Christian union was held to receive a visit from Roger F. Btz, Boston, natlonal secretary. President J, Oliver Armsirong was in charge of the meeting. The visiting national officer empha- sized the importance of tre devoiion- al services and then of missionary work, giving an Interesting descrip- tion of the missionary churches which ar. sustained by the two cents per week voluntary cohtributions. Thers are three of these .churches at the present time, located in St. Paul, Minn., Atlanta, Ga, and Chattanooga, Tenn. Another point in which a church is ilikely .to be placed soon is Pensacola, Fla. He spoke of the great opportuni- ties and flelds without any churches of any denomination in the south and west, and gave a highly instructi view of the work that is being lone and of what more might be done. POMONA GRANGE MEETING. Fifth Degree Will Be Conferred at the Meeting Here Next Week. When Pomona grange meets here next week Thursday morning it will be to confer the fifth degree in full upon as many candidates as present them- selves, provided there are a sufficient number. It is doubtful if thefe will be any fifth degree obligation at the state grange session, it is pointed out, so that those fourth degree members’ de- siring to secure the sixth degree then Will have to get the fifth degree at this, the last meeting of Pomona for the In the afternoon the following pro- gramle for patrons and friends has Leen arranged, to open at 1.30 oclocl Music by Norwich grange; Question 1ox, 30 minutes for discussion; address, The Growing and Marketing of Vege- tables, Prof. A. T. Stevens, Connecti- cut Agriculiural college; Mrs. W. E. Manning, elocutionist, Yantic, will re. cite; address, What a City Farmer Can Do, Bro. B. H. Berry, Norwich grange; didlect songs, Bro. George A. Mont- gomery, Ledyard grange. CIGARMAKERS’ DANCE. in Cadillac Hall a Big Success. Annual Aff: Cigarmakers’ union, Local No. 407, scored a big success on Friday even- ing at their annual dance, given in Cadillac hall, with an attendance of over 125 couples. A fine programme of 18 numbers was rendered by the Cad- illac orchestra from 9 to 12 o'clock, and the floor was crowded for every number. The following were the officials whose efficient work contributed to the success of the evening: Master of cere- monies, William H, Harrington: floor director, Thomas Hynds; aids, Rudolph Krohn, Louis Ebhardt, Michael Barry, John Madden, John Shugrue; arrange- ment _committee, Willlam H. Harring- ton, Thomas Hynds, Michael Barry. COURT CITY OF NORWICH. orge Dolan Elected Chief Ranger for Year 1912. At the semi-monthly meeting of Court City of Norwich, No. 63, Forest- ers of America, held on Friday evening in Foresters’ hall, the last meeting of 1911, eéncouraging reports of the year were presented, and the election of officers was held with all the old time rivalry for places. After a spirited contest the following were elected: Chief ranger, Ge H. Dolan: sub- chief ranger, Fred Nowatzy: financial secretary, Timothy A_ Carey: treasurer, ‘William H. Callahan; recording secre- tary, John F. Mal senior wond- ward, Carl Hero; junlor woodward, Joseph Quinn: senior beadle, Ransom Hansom; junior beadls, Willlam Carey: lecturer, F. J. Murtha; trustee ‘or three years, Richard M. Powers: rhysician, Dr. P. H. Harriman: drug- gist, Wiliem £ Nicholaon_Jshn A. ‘Dunn, Pitel & ; organ! - to Brosofski. Plainville—Because the town appro- priated only $200 for patrolling the streets, the town will have police pro- tection only on Saturday and Monday sists of himself and a native of Ireland and attended Trin- ity college, Dublin. ‘Christ church has been without a rector since May lst, this vear, Rev. Neflson Poe Carey resigning ai that time in order to take up work in New York as assistant to Bishop Courtney at St. James' parish.. DEATHS IN NORWICH DURING PAST MONTH. Averaged Slightly Higher Than the State Figure—Total Deaths Number- od 39. By mortality reports received by the state board of health there were 1,186 deaths during the month of November. This was 159 Jess than in October and 66 less than in November o flast year, and 254 than the average number of deaths November for the five ears prec Y€ he “denth rate was 127 for the large towns, for the small towns 110, and for the whole state 12.5. The deaths reported from infectious ai were 158, being 13.3 per cent. of the total mortality. There were 39 deaths in Norwich during November, representing an an- nual death rate of 16.5 per thousand, of which one-fifth were under 5 years of age. The causes were heart disease 8, diseases of nervous system 5, pneu- monia, accidents or violence 2 each, malarial fever, puerperal all other causes 19. There were two deaths in public in- stitutions. During October there were 40 mar- riages and 50 births. The deaths in New London in October numbered 23. Groton had 4, Killingly 11, Plainfield 4, Putnam 10, Stafford 10, Stonington 1 Windham 11 The contaglous diseases were confin- ed to scarlet fever and diphtheria and croup last month, there being two cases of scarlet fever and seven of diphtheria or croup reported to the health officer of the city. LADIES’ NIGHT ENJOYED AT COLONIAL CLUB. Eleven Tabl of Players Passed a Pleasant Evening—Those Who Took Prizes. ‘With the same succes which has at- tended all the ladies' nights conducted by the Colonial club, that of Friday evening was greatly enjoved by the 11 tables of players. At the conciusion of piay at 10 o'clock it was found that the prizes had been taken as follows: Tirsts, Mrs. Minnle Amburn, imported cake plate; Mrs. Willard, who played as a gentleman, smoking set; seconds, Mrs, Charles McMillan, writing tablet; Harry Ward, goid lined drinking cup with case. | Refreshments consisting of sandwiches and coffee were served. The committee in charge of the even icg’s entertainment included R. B. S. ‘Washburn, Will J. Koonz and John B. Oat. . NORWICH MAY HAVE PIECE % OF BATTLESHIP MAINE. But Cost of Getting Relics Must Be Borne by Cities Receiving Them. ‘Washington, Dec. 15.—Portions of the wreck’of the battleship Maine, now be- ing cleared of mud and debris in Hi vana harbor, are to be donated to cif fes, patriotic societies and the surviv- ors or heirs of survivors of the Maine, under gn arrangement presented to the house today in the urgent deficlency bill. The entire bill carri $2,270,000. It authorizes an additional appropria- tion of $250,000 for raising the Maine, making a total appropriation of $900,- 000 for that purpose. The bill would authorize the secretary of war to give “some portion of the wreck” to the re- public of Cuba, for Incorporation in & public monument to those evected in Havana. It would also authorize the secreta- Ties of war and navy to donate pieces of the battleship or of its equipment or the property found iInt it to ‘any municipality of the United States, or to any military or naval association or soclety in the United States, or to the former officers and crew of the Maine, or_their heirs or representatives.” ‘The chief condition upon which these grants would be made is that the labor and cost of obtaining the pieces of the werck be paid by the eity or soclety getting the relic. The urgent deficiency bill will be rushed through the house tomorrow, it | is expected, and passed by the senate early next ‘week. The money now on hand will be used up by the war de- partment Dec. 20 at the present rate of work, and department officials have ad- vised the appropriations committea that §f the wreck is to be towed to the United States, an additional expense of $100 a day will be necessary. * MONEY COMING IN DAILY. Personal Tax Payers Gradually Find- ing Their Way to the Tax Collector’s Office. Tax Collector Thomas A. Robinson reporis that about 115 have paid their personal tax since the last notification was issued the first of this month. Payments are bemg made daily and the delinquents are gradually finding their way to the office, preferring to The complexion may acquire girlish flush, the real essence of phy- that sical beauty, only by means of the capillary circulation. In advancing age, anemia, lowered vitality, etc., the circulation s poor; the complexion ap- pears pale, sallow or faded. If, how- ever, the lifeless scarf skin is removed, the 'skin benemth. being that much nearer the capiilaries, exhibits a Lealthier, rosier bloom: the new com- plexion is youthful in fact as weil as in Grpearance? It will be gladsome news to many that such a complexion may be easily cbtained—the offensive cuticle safely, painlessly removed by the use of o dinary mercolized wax. The wax. pro- curable at any drug store, Is used at night like cold cream and washed off ir the morning. It completely absorbs the sallow, muddy or blotchy surface minute, invisible particies coming off day by day. until all of it is gone. Then the exquisitely beauti- ful lexion is in evidence— a _result which astonishes every one nights for the remainder of the fiscal | who tries this simple treatment.—So- Ay cial Mirrer. Foar, . L e In beautiful gift boxes put up in com- binations to giadden the heart of any | friend and the quadity of the paper o e dizziness, ~ Leadachos, ' nervos night:aweats and bad dreams forever: a 50-cent box of MI-O-NA tab- lets at The Lee’& Osgood -Co. today they guarantee for any of the dlseaces named above or for any stom- ach distress. 3 No better preseription for indigestion was ever written. MILO.NA makes the stomach vigor- ous and strong enough to digest fond ‘without aid. “or sale by The lee & Osgo0d Co. and drugglsts everywhere. settle Tather than have to be called Lefore the city court and be required to pay several times the amount. In cther cities the prosecution of (hose who fafled to pay has resulted in a general stampede and Thursday night at New Haven several hundreg,walted in line to hand in their monef, sey 1 clerks Le'ng kept busy. Chelsea Not Badly Damaced. Steamer Chelsea, which Is in dry Gosk, s having a new wheel put on and slight repairs made as the result of going on Sunker Meadows Monday vight, One of the tugs which hauled off the Chelsea got & hawser tangled in her wheel and that was yanked off when the slack of the “ne was taken up. The underbody of the steamer, which was believed to have been dam- aged severely, showed no serious dam- age when she was taken on the ways and it fs possible the steamer will be tack on the line again in a week. A e —— Incidents in Society | Mrs. Henry M. Pollock entertained at bridge Friday afternoon in honor of her guest, Mrs. Mann, of Brookline, Mass. There were eight tables, the prizes being awarded as follows: Mrs. A. D. Smith, cheese knife: Miss Mazie Caruthers, silk stockings: handbook on bridge, Mrs. Mann. The house was prettily decorated in Christmas greens 2nd refreshments were served. In th evening many of the party attended the theater. ldle Mofley That is to say any money that is earning you nothing should be placed where it will be pro- ducing something. Every spare dollar should be working for you. Deposited in our Savings De- partment it will draw Interest. Interest bearing Certificates of Deposit for large sums awaiting investment. Let us tell you about them. The Thames Loan & Trust Co, Norwich, Conn. SHOE SPECIALS Today, Saturday " $250 Dongola Bluchers, nd Blucher, $2.50. Ladies’ Fur Top Juliets, $1.00 nd $1.25. Ladies’ Fine Slippers, $1.25, $1.50 nd $1.75. ool and Silk Soles for Slippers, 25¢, Men’s Box Calf Bluchers, Men’s Fine Velour Calf Bluchers, Button and Bluchers, $3. Men’s Fine Slippers—SPECIAL 50c, 95¢, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50 FRANK A. BILL 104 Main St. The Satisfied- Expressions pwded our our of the many who have cr store Is a positive proof t lections of holiday merchandise have | met the popular fancy, and while we se- have disposed of quantities of our stock, our provision was so ample that we have enough on hand to supply the heavy demand which we fully expect during the balance of the season. WE HAVE | BOOKS ' for all ages and fancles. Cloth Books for the babies, Plcture Books for the children: fine omes, too. Story Books for the boys and girls, Books of Ficticn, Travel, Art, ete, for the grown ups, Gift Hooks at ali prices. CALENDAR3 utiful Art - Calendars, Church Calendars, Home Calendars, Business Man's Caleudars, and everyday Cal endars, and the exceedingiy low prices a surprise to'all BOXED STATIONERY are is mogt satisfactory. HOLIDAY LETTERS, CARDS, SEALS, TAGS, BOXES, WRAPPINGS, TWINE, ETC. Nowhere in the city will you find so much satisfartory = merchanddse for cour holiday gifts at prices to suit the present-Gay pocketbook. Have you considered that nearly all our wares can be delivered to any pa of the Uniteu States for only one c an ounce, and quite a large part of it An Immense Showing CUTLERY For Christmas Gifts HUNDREDS OF STYLES GF Pocket Knives Your list surely includes one or more Pocket Knives. With hundreds of patterns to sclect from, vou certainly can find the Knjves you want, at the pride you want to pay, In our stock As for quality, you can rest assured that we have only the very best, as our line consists of goods made by the hest known and most reliable makers. PEARL HANDLE POCKET KNIVES AT 25C EACH. We show 4 line suitable for school children for sharpeningt pencils, AT 30C EACH. A botter grade. of steel and better cuality handles. _ Special prices to Sunday School teachers in lots of six or mox AT 75C TO $3.50 EACH. We liave a great assortment of ele- ; & CHARBONN: " 239 Main St., Frank i Special Values | Watches Diamonds and fine Jewelry A complete line of Strictl New and Factory Adjuste Waltham, Elgin and Hamil ton Watches. Waltham and Elgir Watches “in 20 year Gold Filled Cases, for $9.00 a $10.00. Waltham “Colonial’ Model, the Thinnest Watck made in America Strictly New Goods. Lowest Prices. A specially Mounted D mond ‘Ring for $16.00, s elsewhere for $18.00 Fine Jewelry, Toilet Articles and Silver Novelties PREMIRE and QUALITY CHOCOLATES JUST RECEIVED ac Rallion’s *Choose a man’s at a man’s store’ gant_selected pearl handles and highly polished, warranted stecl blades. A knife_selected from these grades in & neal chamols case makes a very hand- some present, We advertise oxmotly as It s A GREAT LINE OF CARVING SETS Nowhere else will you find the as- sortment of Carvegs that we show in our windows and cases. All the best makes are represented in all kinds of handles and finishes. Prices $1.00 to SCISSORS THZ LUADIES' GIFT. All grades of Scissors for Embrold- ery, Manicuring, Dressmaking, etc. Each Scissor in . neat leather sheath without extre. charge. Prices for Embroidery Scissors range from 25c to 76c With an extra good grade at 38c. SCISSORS IN SETS, $1.88 UP. Manicuring Sets Acceptable to both sexes, these sets make very useful gifts. Consisting of Selesors Buffers, etc., In a neat leather case, they present & very neat appearance, PRICES $2.25 to $5.00. Razors for Men Many men have already learned by experience that a Safety Razor saves time, cuts on the face and barbers’ bills, By presenting a man who doesn’t use a safety, with any one of the following razors, you give him the op- portunity to save all these things. Burham Safety Razors, 25¢ to $1.00. ..Ever Ready Safety Razors, $7.00. Star Safety Razors, $1.50. ..Auto Strop Razors, $5.00. Gillstte Safety Rawsrs, $5.00. Along this same line we have num- berless articles suitable As gifts, in- cluding Razor Stroppers, Razor Strops, having Mirrors, Brushes, Soaps, etc., ete, MURPHY & MeGARRY 207 Main Sirost You 6on buy s Christmas preseut fo yourwelf sore. Better not depend on momeons generosity, the chances are e have to get It yourself and you nes 3 now. We'll show you some nice suit overcoats, some of them made HAR SHAFFNER & MAR They're all wool, perfectly tallore Sults as low as 310 and uv to § Overcoats at the sume priges, But we'll show you lots of o tyings that are not %0 espeasiwe (hings that you will no doubt . Come in and look around The Home of Hart Schi fine clothes. o & Marx WE SBLL SILVER PLATED KNIVES, FO@KS, AND SPOONS at the LOWEST PRICES obtainable in the City. THE STORE OF USEFUL GIFTS. half the cost, and this with perfect safety ? COME EARLY————COME OFTEN, And do your Buying at CRANSTON'S, 158 Main Street. Preslq_ll Bros. NOTICE Having purchased the interest of R. Shanks in the firm of YOUNC SHANKS, the undersigned will tinue the INSURANCE and RE EBTAE business in his own name formerly. A share of your patromage will be greatly afyreclated by WILLIAM B, YOUNG, JR. Shanrion Building, Nerwlieh, Cenn. WEN you want to put yews Wesi- ness before the punilc, thers is w6 wme dlum better than throumh the adwarii. 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