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Wednesday, December 11 Notwich = ——— R A& IR | WILLIMANTIC. What Is Going On Tonight. Qatholic Home Club's Carnival Town Hall. B Windham Encampment, No. 10, I o F. : ; Moving Pictures at the Gem, Bijou and Scenic Temple. The Grayce Stock Company at the Leomer Opera House. DEACON JONES 8. Former Resident Will Celebrate Birth- day at Moosup Today with Family Gathering, in 0. Deacon Joseph S. Jones, formerl of this city, cele tes the eighty-thir anniversary of his birth today (Wed- nesday) at his home in Moosup. His wife, three of his daughtéhs and a son will be in the family party that will celebrate the anniversary. Mr. Jones, in speaking of the con- ottolene makes delicious pastry It’s the last word in pastry- making. It makes cakes so light and airy that every mor- sel tastes like “more.” Digestible too, because Cot- tolene food is never greasy. Cottolene is better than| lard; because it’s a vegetable ~not an animal—product. It ijs richer—use one-third less. Cottolene is cheaper than butter—costs no more than lard, and will give better re- sults than either. Use one- third less than butter also. ways in air-tight tin pails, which pro- tect it from dirt, dust and odors. It is always uniform and dependable. Auto Truck Moving LONG DISTANCE WORK A SPECIALTY Addresst P. A, WEEKS, or 'Phone 850-2, 338-12 or 264-6. Wiliimantic Ct. HIRAM N. FENN UNDER'TAKER and EMBALMER 63 Church St, Willimantie, Ct Telephone Lady Assistne E. B. SPRING, Piano Tuner | eo1Bo-4. Willimantle. Conn. A nWe varteey of Fresh Fish; e 0s. Oysters and Clams, at (K6'S FISH MARKET, 28 Norta St il LR, F. C. JACKSON, Dentist Fainless Extracting and Filling a Specialty Main Street, Willimantic Telephone ROLLER SKATING Armory Hall, Valley Street! TUESDAY and SATURDAY AFTER- NOONS and EVENINGS. Beginners given special attention. JAY M. SHEPARD succeeding ELMORE & SHEPARD [uneral Divector and Embalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistant Tel. Connection templated little home gathering, | stated a short time since that there | were several thi remarkable in his life. He was mar- ried on June 17, 1848, when he was not quite eighteen and one-half years old ang his bride was not quite sweet sixteen, but she attained that age on the first of the next month. The cou- ple were blessed with seven children, four daughters and three sons, six of whom are living, They are: Mrs. Emily J. Ross of Chaplin, Mrs. Ida M. Holdridge of Woburn, Mass, Mrs. Eva F. Holdridge of Chaplin, Mrs. George E. Snow of Chaplin, Charles S. Jones of Forestville and Arthur 8. Jones of Meriden. Mr. Jones has had eighteen grandchildren and seven | great grandchildren. The most re- ble thing in connection with e he considers to be the fact during his almost 65 years of married life there have been but five deaths son, who died almost in in- y, and three grandchildren. Mr. is now in better health than for vear or more and hopes to be able to celebrate a number of similar an- niversaries, : Big Attendance at Carnival. | Tuesday evening, the third night of ‘lh» Catholic Home club’s carnival, | saw a large crowd présent in the town | hall where the big entertainment is | being held. Wesley Norris, the col- {ored comedian, who so pleasingly en- | tertained the pa Saturday and | Monday evenings, W gain the fun { producer for the evening and read- {ily made a big hit with the crowd by | original comedy, et Dancing was the i chief attraction du | of { unusually 'ge number. | furnished by Hickey's full | R | Rehearsing Cantata. ral Director C. H. Caswell | the Congregational church | been busy conducting rehe ilho past month for the special to be held in the church, the Sunday before Christm: On that afternoon, |instead of the 1al er services, | there will be presented the pleasing | cantata, The Coming of the King, by Dudley Buck. Director Caswell will ng Mustc w orcnestra. | Mu of has for all local s I Appointment Confirmed. | Governor Baldwin has confirmed the | nomination of Chari H. Fenton of | Windham, named by the department | commander of the G. A. R, to be a i member of the soldi hospital board for the term of two years, dating from , December 9. | Emeralds in Fine New Quarters. The Emera the noted baseball nine, have ju completed furnishing a suite of rooms to be used for purely club purposes in what is known | the Melony building on Main street opposite the Hotel Hook The club | held its first meeting in new quar- | ters Tuesday evening outlined plans for the future management of the club. The popular | will first and foremost endeavor “to | maintain its supremacy upon the dia- mond, but also contemplates the or- ganization of a basketball team and possibly a roller polo team. A num- ber of the members are credited with being good skaters and feel that now You Often Want quick relief from biliousness—from its headaches, its sour stomach, hiccoughs, flatulence, unpleasant breath and the general feeling of good-for-nothingness it caases. Thousands—through three gener- ations and the wide world over— have found, as you will find, that and give the necessary relief quickly, safely, gently, naturally. This harmless family remedy is justly famous for its power to put the bowels, liver, kidneys and stomach in regular active working order. In every way—in feelings, looks, actions and in powers—you will find yourself altogether better after you have used Beecham’s Pills For Quick Relief You ought to be sure to read thedirections with every box. Sold everywhere, 10c., 25c. Murray's Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN, Men’s Furnishings for Gifts That Are Practical New Neckwear in pretty all neatly boxed. as Well as Suitable colorings, 25¢ and 50c.each, Cheney Silk Tie and Muffler to match, all cclors, $1.00 a box. 1 pair of Hose and Tie to match, neatly boxed, 50c. These come in several colors. 1 pair of Garters, pink, blue, lavender and white, 25¢ and 50c a pair boxed. Good Quality Suspenders, boxed, 50c a pair. Men’s Silk Hose, Onyx brand, 50c a pair. Men’s Fur-lined Gloves, Men’s Bacmeo Gloves, $ $1.50 a pair. 1.00 a pair. "UMBRELLAS FOR GIFTS Umbrellas make useful gifts and they are always ac- ceptable. We have a splendid assortment for the Holi- days, for men, women and children, goed covers and plain or fancy handles, prices start at 75c for children and up to $5.00 for men and women, THE H. G. MURRAY GO. a S —— Wash]ggtc‘ he considered quite | in his family, namely his first the latter part | the evening and was enjoyed by an | = ” | him have a chorus of twenty-five voices, | organization | { higher than it has been for some lit- | visiting iTuosday. | Depot attended a meeting of the di- | rectors of the Connecticut Colony for 1 a polo league is being talked of they | should be represented in its personnel. Manager August Johnson of the roller skating rink may confer with a com- mittee from the Emeralds with refer- ence to the organization of a team. Picks Up Stray Dog. Tuesday morning Dog Warden Thos. | J. Killourey had a stray dog hand-| ed over to him on the street. The faithful warden forthwith roped the dog and led him to the office of the town clerk. The dog is a black and tan breed of the rabbit hound v ty and rather slender. The dog was then taken to the Jackson street pound to be corralled for the legal period of 72 hours. Taken to Hoespital. The ambulance was sent to Scot- land Tuesday forenoon and carried | Mrs, Everett Kimball to St. Joseph's hospital to undergo treatment. The hospital has upwards of gixty patients |at presemt. Addressed Grex Club. The Grex club of the First Congre- gational church held its December meeting in the parlors of the church Tuesday evening. A fine supper was ved at 6.30 o’clock and then the lads enjoyed an exceedingly interest- ing talk on Panama, Hawaii and Ala ka, by George B. Thayer of Hartford, who recently made a trip -to those countries™ OBITUARY. Thomas F. Kelley. F. Kelley, aged from typhoid fever Tuesday at 5 o’clock at the home of his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kelley, 57 Brook street. Besides the parents there surv four brothers, Daniel, James, ‘ard and Willlam Kelley and five si , the Misses Annie, Jo- sephine, Margaret Kelley, Mrs. Joseph Guilford, all of this city and Mrs. Ashley Weldon of Randolph, Vt. Charles E. Parson. Word has been received by Mrs Dewey A. Griggs, 42 Mountain streat, |of the death of Charles E. Parson, at Ottawa, Canada. He had a num- ber of realtives in this city and vicin- ity. He leaves a widow, Lizzie J.| Avery, formerly of Lebanon, and two | sons, who have been associated with in large business interests in Canada. 23, died morning Thomas Ephrem Malenfant. Ephrem, the five months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ephrem Malenfant, 9 Lafayette street, died Tuesday morn- ing of pneumonia. Edwin Bowen. The body of Edwin Bowen, who died in Putnam, was brought to this city on the 407 express Tuesday afternoon and taken to the Willimantic ceme- tery for burial. Local Notes. "here was no session of the local police court Tuesday morning. John McCartney of Clark’s Corners | spent Tuesday visiting friends in this city. 3 ) Attorney Edward M. Yeomans of Andover was in the city for a brief stay Tuesday morning. Superintendent Peter Hardman of the American Thread company left Tuesday afternoon on a business trip to Fall River, Mass. A sum of money, that was found by a small boy at the corner of Main and Church streets Monday evening, is in the hands of the police, Capt. Elmer E. Carpenter, Lieuten- ant L. N. Dondero, Lieut, H. E. F. Tiesing and Lieut. U. A. Rivard will attend the Gen. E..S. Barber review in Hartford this evening. Willlam B, Sweeney has returned from a brief visit to- Boston, where, Monday evening, he ‘witnessed the performance of Julius Caesar, in which William Faversham stars. Dr. C. Morris Hatheway, son of A. M. Hatheway, came to this city from Hartford Tuesday and assisted Dr. Louis 1. Mason with a delicate sur- gical operation at Fairview. The water at the pumping station on the Natchaug river is considerably tle time, There has not been any oc- casfon to operate the steam pumps for the past six wee The Woman’s Missionary society of the First Congregational church held its meeting Tuesday afternoon with | Mrs. Robert B, Truscott of High street. There was a good attendanc and the meeting proved very pleas ant. Personals. Alderman~DPavid P. Waterbury Tuesday. Jay M. Shepard of North street Hartford visitor Tuesday. Charles A. Gates of Spring spent Tuesday in Hartford. E. Frank Bugbee of Bellevue spent Tuesday in Hartford. Mayor Daniel P. Dunn was in Hart- ford at the capitol on business Tues- day. Miss Emma C. Moison street was a Har#ford day. Mrs. Frank L. Ford and her mother, of Windham street, spent Tuesday in Hartford. Mrs. Fr: Ahern was in street Mrs. street of Main visitor Tues- nk P. Fenton, who has been | Telatives .n Stamford the past week, is expected home today. Mrs. O. W. Sweet of Scotland is a guest of friends in New Britain, Glas- tonbury and Hartforq for a week. frs. Mary Phillips, who has been ting friends in town for a few | has returned to Glastonbury. Arthur S. Jones of Meriden, former- ly of this city, is visiting his father, Deacon Joseph S. Jones of Moosup. Mrs. J. Ellen Lanphear and daugh-i ter,_ Mrs. S. Arnold Peckham of Spring street were Hartford visitors Col. John P, Murphy of Norwich was in town for a brief stay Tuesday, stopping off here en route to Stafford and Hartford. Mrs. E. J. Ross and her sisters, Mrs. Eva F. Holdridge and Mrs. George E. Snow of Chaplin were Wil- limantic visitors Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Phillips of Glastonbury and Mrs. O, W, Sweet of Scotland wera guests of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Barstow of High street Monday. Dr. Donald F. Ross of Mansfield Epileptics held in Hartford Tuesday. Dr. W. L, Higgins of South Ceven- try was in Hartford Tuesday attend- ing a meeting of the directors of the Connecticut Colony for Epilepties at Mansfield Depet of which he is sec- retary, D. B. Clark of Hartford, at one time a resident of this city, has en- tered the office of the Smith-Win- chester Manufacturing company at South Windham, Mr, Clark contem- plates moving his family te South Windham as soon as he can secure a desirable tenement, —_— o Flannels and Furs. Probably one of the hardest things in this werld to make a girl under- stand is that if she will wear plenty of red flanne] she wonr’t need amy furs. —Galveston News. Its Present Appearance. Fhe pregressive party appears at present to represeat mere tham amy: thing else Sprecess of elimination.— tar. n ! troubles. { ing hair, and for promoting the growth |is Wyeth's | Remedy, in which Sage and Sulphur are combined with other valuable rem- j edies for scalp | age Mondz | room of the free library at 4 p. m. on| SAGE AND SULPHUR. Gives Color Lustre to Faded and Gray | \ Hair. For generations Sage and Sulphur | have been used for hair and scalp| Almost everyone knows the | value of such a combination for keep- | ing the hair a good even color, for curing dandruff, itching scalp and fall- of the hair. Years ago the only way to get a Hair Tonic of this kind was to make it in the home, which was troublesome and not always satis- factory. Nowadays, almost any up-to- date druggist can supply his patrons with a ready-to-use product, skill- fully prepared in perfectly equipped laboratories. An ideal preparation of this sort Sage and Sulphur Hair troubles and thin, | weak hair that is losing its color or coming out. After using this remedy for a few days, you will notice the color gradually coming back, your scalp will feel better, the dandruff will soon be gone, and in less than a month’s time there will be a wonder- fu] difference in your hair. Don’t neglect your hair if it is full of dandruff, losing its color or com- ing out. QGet a fifty cent bottle of Wyeth’'s Sage and Sylphur from your druggist, and see what a few days’ treatment will do for you. ~All drug- | gists sell it, under guarantee that | the money will be refunded if the rem- | edy is not exaetly as represented. Agents The Lee & Osgood Co. ! T A A R R JEWETT CITY Methodist Men’s Class Entertained at Parsonage—Election of Officers— Groton Long Point Hospitality Ap- preciated. The men’s class of the Methodist church held its meeting at the parson- y evening, 20 being present. Rev. Mr. Thatcher was the toastmas- ter and the class enjoyed an unsuually good time. Miss Annie Robertson was at the piano, and there were solos by Miss Elizabeth Beardwood, Charles McKay, Robert Robertson and Clar- ence Jeffers. As it was the annual meeting the following officers were chosen: President, Alex McCluggage; vice president, P. McCluggage; secre- tary,Herbert Thompson; assistant sec- retary, Howard Howe; treasurer, Clar- ence Jeffers; John Davi librarian; Rev. Samuel Thatcher, teacher; James McCluggage, assistant teacher. Mrs. Thatcher served refreshments and was assisted by Miss Elizabeth Beardwood and Miss Florence Thatcher. Mirror and Bouquet for Hostess. Mrs. J. E. Phillips was very much | surprised Monday evening by a visit | from 21 of the members of the Ladies’ | Aid soclety of the Baptist church. who | were her guests last summer at her cottage at Groton Long Point. They brought refreshments and also pre-| sented her a handsome mirror and a bouquet of carnations. Mrs. Charles McKay was in chargs | of the reading room at Slater library S'\mday afternoon. STONINGTON Teachers’ Social Evening—Fellowship Meetig Today—Travel Club Hears Bulletin Instructive Papers. Monday evening the teachers of the borough schools held a social in the | school building on Orchard et. Games were enjoyed and a musical programme rendered. Mrs. W. H. Per- | ry of Westerly gave several delightful | recitations, Ice cream and cake were | served during the evening. The com- | mittee in charge was Miss Edith Mc- Coy, Miss Helen Wheeler, Miss Edith Durgin, Miss Pearl Davis and Miss | Anna Donohue. Fellowship Meeting. The second of the fellowship meet- ings of the Southeastern Connecticut Congregational chupches will be held | today (Wednesday) at the Road | church. The moderator will be Prof. Charles P. Kendall of North Stoning- ton and the preacher Rev. A. T. Barn- shaw of Mysti The subject for di cussion is What is the message whi this agze needs? Informing Papers at Travel Club. The Travel club met in the reading | Tuesday, the subjects being Five Fair Sisters, and Meliere and His Friends. | The former topic was excellently treat- ed by Miss Mary Chamberlain and the latter by Mrs. H, R. Palmer. A large| number e:nj; d the papers. | Christmas Concert. | The Sunday school of the Swur!ld‘ Congregational church will give a| Christmas concert in the church at 5| p. m. Sunday, Dec. 22. The meeting of the Sunday school officers and| teachers- is to be held this (Wednes- day) evening. Evening of Whist. Miss Prudence Fairbrother entertain- ed the A, D. Whist club Tuesday even- ing at her home .on Union street. Miss Anna Culbert is visiting in New York. Harold Eaton has returned to Provi- dence. | Miss Julia Bush of Providence is vis- iting Mrs. George Haley. | Thursday night will be the last re- heargal for the Old Folks' concert. Prof. W. O. Turner of Willimantic will be in tewn to direct the singers. 20 Degrees Tuesday Morninig. | The cold wave of the past two days | has been keenly felt here. Monday the thermometer registered 10 degrees above zero at 7.30 a. m. and on Tues- day 20 degrees the same hour, with high winds prevailing. COLCHEST Sale of WKramer Property—Warkmen at Lyman’s Viaduct Strike—Must Walk Two and a Half Miles to Work. George Kramer has sold his farm two miles east of the village to Polish purchasers. Work at_the gravel pit from which Lyman’'s Viaduct is being filled was | stopped Monday, a number of the workmen striking on account of their having to walk from the village where they board to their work, 'about two and a half miles. Those that live in Willimantic and Middletown have transportation to and from their work. Mrs. John O'Brien and Mrs. William Murphy have returned from a few days’ visit in Moodus. Concert by Blind Musicians. The Ideal Concert company of Hart- ford, composed of blind veocalists and musicians, gave an entertainment in Grange hall Monday evening. Auction at Millington. 3 A number from town were in Mil- lington Tuesday attending the auction at Clarence Beebe’s farm. Mr, Beebe having soid his farm, didposed of his stock, farming tools, etc. General News. Fred Palmer, who is werking with the bridge gang on the main line, was the guest of his family on Pleasant street ever Sunday. David Carver of Hebron was in town Tuesday. William Raymond of Salem was calling on friends in town Tuesaay. y of Meriden, contractor | state read, was in town ctifiz the work. n of East Hampton i | | Pages Nine, to Twelve i What the Maney-saving Shoppers of . Wiilimantic have long been waiting for. [HE GRAND SALE of Norwich, Conn., will open a Branch Store at 628 Main St. Friday Morning. ‘ DON'T FAIL TO ATTEND THE OPENING SALE. The Grand Sale REMNANT STOR t Remnant Store 628 Main Street, Willimantic, Conn. 261 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. How people here enjoy our drink “Dear Sirs,” he wrote, “From North to South, Our Rona is in every mouth! Through all this land, from East to West, The children vow it is the best! A great success, it’s proved to be, Half pound Yours truly, ‘Hans Across The Sea/ - - tins 25¢ Alsoin 10c tins was a caller here Monday. Mr. gnd Mrs. M. D. Wood were in Willimantic Monday. Colchester grange held a meeting Tuesday evening in Grange hall. Mrs. C. A. Wright returned Monday to her home in Springfield after a few days’ visit with her daughter, Mrs. M D. Wood, on South Main street. Enoch €randall and W. 1. Spencer of Salem were calling on friends in town Monday. Henry F. Schadee was here Monday. Frank Case was in Norwich Tuesday in his touring car. of Willimantic More Light to Them. | The men who are experimenting | for safe and sane airships may succeed | in prewventing the aviation news from merging so habitually into the obitu- ary columns.—V hington Star. A Noise Explained. | The loud an damused chuckle heard | VAN HOUTEN'S in the vicinity of Salouikt is that of Abdul Hamid ,who had sense enough to retire from the sultan business when the retiring was good.—Chicago Ex- aminer. te of Words. 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