Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 25, 1912, Page 2

Willim antic, Windham with their friends enjoved a fine oyster supper in the villagé hall Saturday evening. After supper danc- ing was the attraction until midnight. WILLIMANTIC “hat 1§ Going On Tonight. ug -Todge, No. 22, Knights of Bijou Lighting Business. Alittle after 4.30 o'clock Sunday the sky became overcast, the heayens grew black as real night, the wind rose quickly, and a severe rainstorm that, assumeg the” form of a genuine thunderstorm, broke. By 5 o'clock #t‘was lightening fre§uently and thun. dering considerably. To make matters worse, the lighting m of the city werit bad and the city was plunged - ; le |into abselute darkness for upwards of with a relative in this city }hair ‘an- hour.- The Willmantic gas his ago and was at that-time | anq electric. light company endeavored the hospital for treatmelt. ¢, yransfer their street and commer- iEvivg, two. Bratheps, Jpenadl, | ting circuits to another ma- Otiver, of city; a sis- | but- as) fast as the juice was Jennie Roy, of Albion, R. L e itid Hiowe Tertiutd was taken {o the home of g o B Bertrand, 238 Main 'stfeet, 10 | ;parge of the plant could get thi funeral” services thatwill® be |in working order again ang furnish in St. Mary's church, }I]g"u_ Storm Put Plant out of Plctures at the Gem, Temple. KEN WHILE VISITING. y of Albion, R. I, Died Sat- at St. Joseph's Hospital. aged 76, of Albion, R. s Saturday morning at St. spital of Brigh ricken with an¥atta body \ifred awaft held Unemployed Strikers Going to East- hampton to Work. Relief is said to be in sight for those operatives of No. 2 and No. 4 ! mills of the local plant of the Ameri- | died ¢ § can Thread company who are out of | Im'}’\“'%fl";;:“’g‘:;‘-"h ;‘rfl‘:‘""k'i‘v““‘”‘f T e o aiias, Setion | bark of dieonard Bridge was the of- in the company’s manufacturing plant | ciating élergyman. The bearers were and partly because of alleged depres- | Jonn Clarke, Clifford King, sion in the cotton business. | Palmer ‘I“.‘] Horac Sweet. One of the men who was laid off | Was in Willimantic cemetery. a week' before last has been out look= ing up Aikely places for the operatives | out of work at the local mills. He himself secured employment at his line of work a speeder tender at the Weet Boylston Mfg. Co., East- hampton, Mass. At this plant, which | is 4 large one, work is brisk and help | is wanted. The man was deputize return to Willimantic and hands to work as lappe spinners for the same pur A meeting was held in lower street 'hall Saturday evening of the | unempioyed and more than a sufficient | number were signed up to go to work | S in Easthampton, Mass. The man who came here to hire the hands claims that the work is paid for by the piece and as a result larger wages earned. 'FUNERAL. Ernest H. Willis. The funeral of Ernest H. Willis, who i Thursday night at Liberty Hill, ork at 8ervices of Spiritualist Society. 'he services held in ther Woman's club rooms Sunday under.the auspices of the First- Spirituaiist fety were well attended. Wellman C. of Springfieid, Mass, was the speaker 1ge bearer. C. Howard Mil~ ang two solos, accompanied by Maybelle Taf Mayor Dunn Marches in Rain. New Haven, Nov. 24.—Nearly seven nd members of the Holy Name from New Haven county pa- 1 in a pouring rain this afternoon, by Governor Rt. Rev. J hop of Hart- attended ere Bishop Band Has Supper. preached a al sermon, Con atchaug brass band of North |ler-elect Daniel P. Duna of Williman- { was among the marchers. COLCHESTER FATHE® ARRESTED Toward Children’s Support or Go to Jail. fam ted Brown of Colchester was there Friday afternoon by Allen McArthur of this city on rant charging him with the non- support of three children, William, rs old, Kenneth R., 4, and Charle 1 year old. He wa ought to th nd Saturday morning appeared | before Deputy JudgeJames A. Shea. | He pleaded guilt Prosecuting Attorney E. Frank Bug- ated to the court that Brown's wife had secured a divorce from him but the children were unable to care for themselves and were living with their mother who was unable to give them what they needed. He said that Brown was ested last July under I;n»- me charge and ordered to pa - 2 a week for the support of the chil- VALLEY STR| |dren for three mont Bvery Tuesday and Saturday Afternoon| The last ment and Evening ter part of Septemb: attention paid Brown had contributed nothing to- wards the support of the children. They had been sick and had to have the services of p ician; The chil- dren were in neeq of shoes and other things. Brown said that he was do the best he children, He was three months in the county Auto Truck Moving execution of judgment was su ix months and he wa: LONG DISTANCE WORK 2 a week towards the A SPECIALTY hildren during that Addresst P. A, WEEKS, or 'Phone 850-2, 338-12 or 254-6. Willimantic Ct. DR. F. C. JACKSON Dentist, Painless Extracting and Filling a Specialty 752 Main Street, - - Telephone 7 yea city WITH CLO: WINTON 25 N 2 for 25c. and since the Bpecial to beginners. novisd E. B. SPRING, Piano Tuner 159-4 Willimantie. 17"'1'(1;‘(';13' could for sentenced il, but pended ordered to pay support of his time. Conn Engineer on New Haven Road. Everett Williams of 2 Windham street is now a full fledged engineer on the New York, New Haven & Hart d railroad. . On d he took his examinations and pa s orily. For a number of years Mr. Williams had been a fireman for the New Ha- ven system. He had been running for some time between E and Poughygeepsie, N. Y. a regular enginee a son of W, L. Will- ] At ¢ time the man was employed by City Ep- Robert Mitchell, work to take up railroading. liams will continue to make in this city. Willimantic JAY MI.SHEPARD succeeding ELMORE & SHEPARD funeral Diector and Embalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistant HIRAM N. FENN UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 8¢ Church St, Willimantie, Ct. Telephone Lady Assicrs his hom Whist and Comedy. The Willimantic Woman's club at the first of thei ries whists plans a soc! ymedy in one act entitled The maniac, with the following cast: M Jo! Bur- ton. (Peggy), Mr Helen Boss Cum- mings; Mrs. Valerie Cha: rmsb; young wid Mrs. George d |.\Irs. Charles Tel. Connection Dover, Mabel, a bride, A 8000 Gasiore-or Presh Phen: « i\flss\t‘;‘ynhnel M. Colgrove; Mrs, Pres- A on Ashley (Bertha), Mrs, Edward L. s. Oysters and Clams. at Tryon; Miss Freda Dixon, Mrs. CTEONB'S FISH MARKET, 79 Mrty (f; | Charles W. Tryon; Miss fivelyn Evans: Murray's Boston Store WILLIMATIC. CONN. Sweeping Reductions In Trimmed Millinery THAT INCLUDE DRESS HATS, STREET HATS AND CHILDREN'S HATS This mark down of all our Hats means a_saving of just half dheir regular prices. This is somewhat earlier than usual for such a reduction, but it represents a remarkable oppor- tunity for saving. Perhaps the very hat you have been | admiring is among the collection at just half its former price. Dress Hafs that were $2.89, $3.89, $4.89 and $55.89 are now' reduced to $2.89 and $1.89. Street Hats that were $1.39, $1.89 and $2.89 are now re- duced to 69¢, 98¢ and $1.39. Children’s Hats that were 98¢, $1.39 and $1.89 are now ‘ reduced to 48¢, 69¢ and 98c. THE H. C. MURRRY CO. Whitney | made the lat- | to | Hartford | He will now | but gave | of matinee | NORWICH BULLETIN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1912 a journalist, Miss Margery Erick; Katle, Mrs, Burton's maid, Mrs. Geovge E. Hinman, O-.—lTUiRV. George D. Payten. George D. Payton, 79, died at his ‘home, 286 Summit street, Frld:g’ eve- ning, of heart disease. He h ill but a short time. Mr, Payton had been a resident of Willimantic many years and at one time was employed at the local thread plant. There sur- vive a widow, Mary A. Payton, and seven children, Jane A. Elizabeth C., Agnes E., all of this city, James of Middletown, John of Pawtucket, R. L, George ang Joseph C. Payton of this city. Contract for Grading and Walks. The properties and repairs commit- tee of the town school committee, com~ prising C. C. Case, Thomas J. Kelley and George S. Elliott, have awarded i thé cofitradt™for the grading and the laying of concrete walks about the Windham high school building to Con- tractor Charles Larrabee, Jr. The contract price is $925. Mr. Larrabee already has a force of men at work jon the job and will push it forward i with all’ possible despatch, | Attended Saturday's Game. Among those to attend the Har- vard-Yale football game from this city were Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hill- house, James Hillhouse, John L. Leon- ard, Jr, Miss Marion Jordan, Harold Taylor and Miss ‘Ruth Taylor, Ray- mond A. Parker, Kenneth Hillhouse, Miss Elson Barnes, Miss Katrina Ing- ham ang Miss Dorothy Upjohn, the last three being guests of Miss Tay- lor, Judge William' A, Arnold and Rob- ert 0. Snow. Local Notes. A. L. French of Church street was a Hartford visitor Sunday. C. C. Helmold of North street left Saturday on a short business trip to Boston. John Haran of Bank street left Sat- urday afternoon for a visit with Put- nam friends. Conductor R. B. Myers of the Judd Brook work train attended the wed- ding of a friend in Turnerville, Satur- day. Town Clerk Frank P. Fenton, Aus- tin D. Boss, Mitchel Laramie and Sen- ator-elect Merritt Welch enjoyed the day hunting about Chaplin Saturday. Thomas Ashton of Fairview street left -Saturday afternoon for Newbury- port, Mas to attend the funeral of Martin Wilkison, a G. A. R., comrade, | today (Monday). John R. McCarthy, representing the Plumbers and- Steamfitters’ local and Myron S. Herendeen of the Painters’ local were the Willimantic delegates to the State Structural Trades alliance held in Waterbury Sunday. Personals. | Ernest P. Chesbro was in Hartford | on business Saturday. Judge Fred A. Sackett of Andover | was a Willimantic visitor Saturday. | Mrs. William A. Taylor of Church | street was a Hartford visitor Sunday. State Policeman Theodore F. Down- | ing of Hartford was in Willimantic for | a brief stay Saturday. | Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ladd of Lewis- | ton avenue spent Saturday with | friends in Glastonbury. Bert Olin was among this city to go to New Haven Saturday | to witness Yale's defeat. Clifford H. Brown, James J. Daley | and Thomas Joyce were guests of New London friends Saturday. Harold S. Williams those from thi¥ mity | Harvard-Yale foftball Haven Saturday. Miss Grace [. Powell of Prospect et entertained her cousin, ace Robertson of South Manckester, was among to attend the game at New v | for the week end. ; Miss Florence and Master Theodore lllkllxn' of Bellevue street were guests ‘nf their brother, J. Fred Baker, at the Harvard-Yale football game Saturday, | STAFFORD SPRINGS | Funerals, Miss Bliss, Mrs. Maria H. Lull—Clerks Maintain Lead Can- dlepin League. The funeral of Miss Kate Grant i 63, took place at the home of sister, Mrs. E. R. Brown, on East Main street, Sunday afternoon, at 1.30. Rev. P. V. Norwood officlated at the | funeral. Burial was in Ellington. Mrs. Maria H. Lull. The body of Mrs. Maria H. Lull was Montpelier, neral services gregational for burial. The /fu- ere held in the Con- church at 10.30. Burial was -in West Stafford cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Stevenson of lanchester were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Pero on Saturday. Clerks Still Lead. The Clerks still lead the Candlepin league at the end of the sixth week, with the Crescents and Merchants tied for second. position. Bolieau of the Warrens, who bowled his first game last week, leads the list of individual averages, with an aver- age of 94. The Standing. Stafford Lost. P.C. 667 611 811 5656 444 .389 .389 .333 Clerks .. Merchants .. Crescents Independents Manufacturers Johnsens .. Warrens Rhode Islands Total Merchants 7 02 Pinfall. 5; Manufacturers Clerks 7670; Independents 7659; mts 7603; Johngons 7601; War- 7414; Rhode Islands 7381. High Team . Total. Manufacturers 1357, High Team Mullins 308, High Single H. Pinney 122. Average of Leaders. Bolieau 94, Snow 92, Melbourne 92, Pinney 92, Mullins 91, M. Turchman 90, Yare 89, Tufts 89, C. Pinney 89, A. Lee 89, Games This Week. Monday—Manufacturers . Rhode Islands. Tuesday—Warrens vs. Clerks. ‘Wednesday—Mechanics vs. Indepen- dents. Friday—Johnsons vs. Crescents, String. String. Somewhat Deficient. Joseph M. Dixon proved his energy during the campaign, but he does not qualify as a prophet—Louisville Courier-Journal. Not a Sob, Brothe: Incidentally, Colonel Roosevelt is not the sort of a man who sobs himself to sleep over temporary reverse—Kansas | City Star. Nitrogenous matter will grow bone {and muscle, keep the blood in a healthy condition -and produce both feathers and eggs. | Children Cry | FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA those from | Miss | | If this school is kept in brought here Saturday morning from | Danielson and Putnam DANIELSON Union Thanksgiving Service to Be Held at Congregational - Church— Talk of New Freight Station— Connesticut Mills Plant “Running Day and Night. * Mrs, Frederick E. Colvin, who has been at 4 private hospital near Wiili- mantic for the past three weeks, has returned to her home in Danielson, much improved in health. Willis J. Bartlett, formerly in busi- ness at East \ Killingly, is. visiting friends in_town. George Foote of Southbridge visited relatives in Danielson Saturday. Mrs. John Winslow has returned from a stay at Jefferson, Mass. Miss Fiske of the Rhode Isiand dea- conesses's home gave an address at the Methodist church Sunday evening. Seriously Il Mrs. Bertha Shippee i seriously ill at the home of her mother on Mechan- ie street. Miss Minnie Farron of Boston is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jo- seph Farron, Rev. W. D. Swaffield to Preach. Rev. W. D, Swaffield will give the sermon at the union Thanksgiving ser- vice to be beld under the auspices of the Congregational, Baptist and Meth- odist churches at the Congregational church Thutsday morning, Hunters made the most of Saturday, the last day of the open season for | hunting game birds. Fairly good shooting has been enjoyed this fall. Burton E. Leavitt, who died in Put- nam last week, was well known to the people ‘of this place, where nearly all of his oper: n presented. Thanksgiving quotations en at the meeting of the Ladies’ Read- ing Circle to he held with Mrs. P. H. Sprague this (Monday) afternoom. The Danielson members of the ganization are working hard for the success of Putnam lodge of Elks' char. ity ball, the entire proceeds from which are to be devoted to Christfan chari- ties. Danielson men who have not miss many Yale-Harvard football games were seen about town Saturd: at home on account of the great difficulty in getting tickets this year. Social and Dance. There was a pleasant party in Phoe- nix hall Saturday evening for the cial and dance given by Hiram D ton. The Phoenix orchestra played for the dancing. $600 From State Fund. Six hundred dollars iven from the republic und for use in the 28th sen trict during the campaign recently closed. This includes towns. Basketball Five. Sidney Marland, William Herbert Barnett, Charles ) Richard Healey wi etball team that will, play a game with a New London te: in the town hall Thanksgiving nig?s New Trolley Freight Station. It is said that a new freight s is to be erected near the freight station, the proposed struc being intended for the handling of t trolley freight busines ing will relieve some congest occurs at the present trolley freigh station. Good Pictures at Orpheum . Fans of the winter lea the world's series that were st Orpheum the- in connection ne programme. Some of the teachers who: are out of town will leave hel nesday eveéning to spend the T giving recess with relatives, but account of the schools opening Monda others will not go away. Running Day and Night. The plant of the Connecticut Mil company at Industrial place continu to run day and night, keeping two sets of employes busily engaged in turn- ing out automobile tire duck, for which there is a big demand and one that is constantly increasing. Special Meeting to Dacide Night School | Matter. The selectmen of Killingly have been petitioned and have made arrange- ments for a special town meeting to be held Saturday of this week for the purpose of seeing if the town will vote an appropriation to meet the maintaining night school for s nights, as is intended, stati rate of $2,25 per pupil can More than thirty applications from Killingly péople who wish to attend the school have been received. not chil- e obtained. dren, but thosee who reaily are anxious for an opportunity to study. Return from Wedding Journey. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Brennan, who were married at West Thompson | Danielson, | last week, have come to where they are to make their home, living in a newly fupnished cottage on High street. The bride received-many beautiful gifts from their relatives and friends in various places in eastern Connecticut. His Memory Kept Green. Souvenir W. H. Taylor, formerly of Putnam, has not found much time to visit his friends in these parts of late, but he is not foregetful of them. Sat- urday be mafled guantities of Thanks- giving cards to this section, where he will always retain a host of friends. Rev. Father Preston Recovering. Rev. Thomas J. Preston, pastor at Thompsonville and formerly of Dan- jelson, is recovering from a serious illness in his native city of New Ha- ven. MISS CHOLLAR'S TEA In Honor of Guests from Roxbury and Hartford. At her home on‘Broad street Satur- day afternoon Miss Marion D. Chollar gave a tea in honor of Mrs. Elizabeth Matthews Richardson of Roxbury, Mass., formerly of Danielson, and Mae Stevens of Hartford. There were about 30 guests, Mrs. Timothy E. Hopkins poured, assisted by Mrs. W. I. Bullard, Mrs. Nathan D. Prince and Miss Louise Danielson. Addressed D. A. R. Chapter. At the recent meeting of Sarah Williams Danielson chapter, D. A. R., the members were entertained by a talk on the subject, Rambles Around Boston, given by Mrs. Elizabeth Mat- thews Richardson. The hostesses’ of the afternoon were Mrs. Frank T. Preston, Mrs. Henry J. Thayer, Put- nam, Mrs. Frank- Bennett, Mrs. Earl Young, Charissa Pike, FAREWELL GIFTS For Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Bailey, Soon to Leave for Wallingford. About thirty friends were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Bailey, who are soon to leave here, at their home on the West Side Saturday evening. The nrtL was entertained at supper, after which various entertaining fea- tures were introduced, rounding out a pleasant evening. During the course of the evening, Mrs. H. J. Burbank, on behalf of those present, presenteq Mr. Bailey a ten- dollar gold piece and Mrs. Bailey a or- | ai Miss .Grace Bacon and Mrs. | dozen solid silver teaspoons of beal { tiful design, | The following were present: Mr, 'ana Mrs. Henry J. Burbank, Mr., and | Mrs. Charles D. Stone, Mr. and Mrs. George O. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. An- drew Crumley, Mr. and Mrs. Charles 8. Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Thomp- |son, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Barnett, Mrs. Helen Dowe, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. | Bullock, Centervillg, R. L, Miss Emma | Burbank and Miss Marie Barrett. Mr. Bailey will conclude his labors Saturday night of this week as out- side superintendent for the Quinebaug company. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey will |leave about the first of the month for Wallingford, where the former is to engage In business with his son. PUTNAM New Evidences of Firebug—Attempt Made to Burn Stables of A. H. Rey- nolds—Odd Fellows Return Bridge- port Lodge Visit—Theatrical Benefit for Burned-Out Families. About thirty members of Israel Putnam lodge of Odd Fellows return- ed here Sunday afternoon from a trip to Bridgeport, where they had been guests of a lodge of the order in that | place. The local party left Saturday afternoon on the New York express to which a special car was attached for their convenience. The visit was made in return for one that the | Bridgeport Odd Fellows made here a few months ago. Candidates werd aken along to receive the degree in Jridgeport lodge, which has probably the finest degree team in Connecticut. FUNERAL. Miss Julia Blake. Funeral services for Miss Julia ake were held at St. Mary's chureh | Saturday morning, Rev. Charles F. | Bedard being mass of requiem | tended by The funeral was at- many relatives and friends, » members of the order of 20 years of age, and Mrs. James Miss Blake also leaves one rgaret. The young woman, ployed in the Hammond silk fill, had beem ill out three months. |Site of Hampten Fire Inspected by Court. t Willimantic today (Monday) there {18 to be a wmesslon of the superior | court, but tomorrow the session will be held in this e and the case of Hammond a st the New Haven ad resumed. The jury sitting on se, with Judge William L. Ben- presiding, and court officlals, g rty of sixteen, have been mpton for purpose of mak- an inspection of the site of the which the destroyed and out of which the e grows al ATTEMPT TO BURN STABLES. Paper Smeared With Automobile Grease Discovered Under Barn of Albert H. Reynolds. it became known _that firebug had attempted to the big stabies of Albert H. eynolds ng Friday night. Only utnam’ stroy prevented a of the night before. ds w not anxious to nown that an attempt ade to burn him out, but public he did not about the matter. d he was tired out sult of having night work- repetition of at he was to be sure heel, a fea- at he was uncertain about. at time evervthing was in nor- Mr. Reynolds then went and soon after was in | bed. At about 7.30 his son Mark went out to the chicken coops, taking along his lantern. way back Mark Reynolds no- piece of white paper um- 1, and, going there, found in readiness for setting the The t had been done At th mal order. house a lit box in which been ht to smear ver the inflammable materials used in for burning the sort of peach or bean used by the firebug stuff. The young aroused his father e notified. solutely certain s set during the inger marks on that had been h e showed what firebug had gone to to that his work would be trouble the make certain successful The grease used automobile is supposed to be variety and probably ssion of the criminal ilroad wreck of last Several tubs of this grease in one of the cars wrecked. The s to have been set in a place was almost certain to cause great damage. In talking about the case Mr. Rey- nolds made it perfectly clear what |will happen to any firebug that he catch operating about his prem- |ises. “I have a good breech loading shotgun,” he said, “and a revolver and ther tools that I can use in defending v property, and I shall not hesitate one instant about using them.” Murphy to Open Athletic Club’s Season Teddy Murphy of Boston, 105 pound | champion of America, arrived here | Saturday for the feature bout in which |he is to be opposed to Tommy Flan- |nigan of Boston at the opening ses- | sion of the Putnam Social and Athletic {club. Murphy is one of the classlest ‘boxprs of his weight in the country |and both here. and in’ England has | made a reputation that insures the club members of a scientific treat to- night. He is a clean living little fellow who does not drink liquors, smoke or chew. The membership of the club before whom Murphy is to entertain has grown rapidly within the last few days and he will probably work before a large audience FOR BURNED-OUT FAMILIES. Manager George M. Fine Generously Gives Performance at Bradley The- ater. At the Bradley theater Sunday even- ing Manager George M. Fine con- ducted a benefit concert for the fami- lies made homeless in the big fire, No admission was charged, but all who entered were expected to make a con- | tribution, which all did, many being | very liberal. Manager Fine’s | thoughtfulness was fully appreciated |py the public, as shown by the re- ults obtained. Clearing Up After Big Fire. Hundreds of visitors came to view the ruins of the big fire during Sat- urday and Sunday. Many were from surrounding towns. Firemen remainod on duty, watching spots where the flames kept breaking out and threat- ening new danger. Most of the ruins had cooled, however. In the yard of the Putnam Coal and Wood company business had been re- sumed as far as was possible under the conditions. Teams were taking out orders of coal and other teams were bringing in purchases of cord- wood to replace the about $800 worth that was destroyed. Much of the coal in the fife zone remains in condition ' for sale, a pleasing feature, for coal is celebrant of the high | plaintiff’s buildings | The Business Genter of Korwich That Comfortahle Feeling To shiver or not to shiver, that is the question: whether ’tis wiser in the bed to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous winter, or to take up arms against this trou. ble and by buying a good Boston Store comfortable end them. In other words we have a wonderfully complete collection of these fine winter bed coverings. Even in the cheaper grades the patterns and colorings are most artistic, while all of them are made and filled in the most approved sanitary manner. give sound rest and health. Fresh air and warmth will BOSTON STORE COMFORTABLES WILL GIVE YOU WARMTH WITHOUT WEIGHT— COMFORT WITHOUT EXCESSIVE COST. COTTON FILLED COMFORTABLES — Nicely made and filled with clean, fleecy cotton.' The covers are made of silkoline in dainty designs and colors with plain colored border. $1.00, $1.50, $1.75, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 WOOL FILLED COMFORTABLES—Wool is the ideal filling for winter bed cover clean, and the hygienic pro known to need comment. ings. It is light, absolutely perties of wool are too well A good wool filled comfort- able will prove a lasting delight. WOOL FILLED with figured silkoline cover and plain border $3.50, $4.50 WOOL FILLED with beautiful silk cover in charming designs. $6.50, $10.50 mighty scarce in this city at the pres- ent time. Fine Group Picture Burned. As 1s always the case in big fires, some things are lost that can mnever be replaced. This is the case with the great group picture of nearly 150 Civil war veterans that hung jn G. A. R. hail. This picture was of real histor- ical value, as in it were lfkenesses of many men who have dled since the photograph from which the picture was made was taken in 1890. The big picture was the gift of Major Wil- liam S. Beebe, late of Thompson, and was valuable in more ways than one. Local Small Notes. Miss Phoebe Beard was leader of the Y. P. S. C. E, meeting at the Congre- gational church Sunday evening. Mrs. Elizabeth Kone of Central Vil- lage visited friends in Putnam Satur- day. A union Thanksgiving service is to be held at the Congregational church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The big water tank on Oak Hill (drawn upon during the fire) has a capacity of 240,000 gallons. OBITUARY. F. E. Burnette. F. E. Burnette, about 75, died in Boston, Sunday morning. Mr. Bur- nette suffered a shock about two weeks ago and had since been in a critical condition, Mr. Burnette was twice, principal of Putnam high school, being the second head of that institution, and remain- ing as such for a period of about sev- en or eight years. His early home was in Dudley, Mass. and he studied at Nichols academy and Ambherst college. Nearly all his life was given to teaching. He had been at the head of schools in Woodstock and in this city, leaving Putnam to become superintendent of schools in a Texas city. He also taught at Lew- iston, Me., and at Reeds Ferry, N. H, in the McGaw normal institute. About 1893 he returned to Putnam to again become principal of the high school, remaining about four years. For a number of years past Mr. Bug- nette had been connected with a boo publishing firm in Boston, but main- taineq his home here. He leaves a widow, two sons, Dr. John E. Burnette of Brockton, and Clarence Arthur of Beverly, and one daughter, Mrs, F. E. Whitney of Ger- mantown, Pa. COLCHESTER Hunters Return to New Haven—Yetta Wolf's Stock Appraised—Dance Fol- lows Moving Pictures. Clarence Hooker and party, who have been on a hunting trip in this vicinity, returned to New Haven Fri- g. H. Miner of East Haddam was calling on friends in town Friday. Mr. ang Mrs. M. D. Wood left Fri- day evening for a few days' visit in Springfleld, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Wood attended the football game between the Carlisie and Springfield Training school teams. Stock Appraised. The appraisers on the stock of goods in Yetta Wolf's store on Main street met Friday to appraise the goods. The store has been closed several weeks as Wolf went into bankruptcy. Joseph Johnson has resigned at the Fitchville mill and returned to his home_here. H. P. Buell was in New Haven Fri- day, attending the State Druggists’ as- sociation meeting. Thomas P. Kinney was calling on friends in Hartford Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boig and fam- ily left town Friday for theif heme in Providence. For the past few years Mr. Bolg has been here during the summer, taking photos at the summer resorts and_scenery. ‘Willlam Saunders of Long Island City is visiting his sister, Mrs. John Higgins, on Myrtle avenue. Many 8se Motion Pictures. A crowd attended the moving pictures and illustrated songs In hall Saturday evening. A so- cial dance was held after the show. Mrs, F, J. Smith of Bridgepert is visiting her mother, Mrs. C. Shea, en Lebanon avenue, Eugene Blau has moved his family to Haddam, where he has a contract hauling wood to the station there, to be used in brickyards. The annual rubber output of the world is 90,000 toms, valued at $200,- 000,000, [EGEER'S JEWETT CITY, CONN. Special ale of ‘Women'’s Coats And Suits More than 100 garments of Winter Coats and Suits for Ladies and Misses will be on isale at ONE-HALF the price of their actual values. We advise all the women of Jewett City and vicinity to call at our store during this sale and take advantage of the | great bargains we are offering. New Yerk Dry Goods House A. ZEGEER, Propristor Soule St.; Jewett City, Conn. Wa are agents for McCall Patterns ; I and Publications. _._?;_JA-———_——-—. Pt oy T Baste letin for ness