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WILLIMANTIC. What Is Going On Tenight. The Girl from Sherry's at Loomer era House. 0"&vv&t‘letuuk Ledge, Ne. 16, I. 0. O. F. raival in the Town Hall, Catholie Home Club. Moving Pletures at the Gem, Bijou and Scenic Temple. < San Jose Council No. 14, Knights of Columbus. Trinitv Chapter, Ne. 9 R. A, M. FREIGHT HINDERED FIREMEN. Department and Apparatus Held Up at Milk Street Crossing. The Willimantic fire department was called out at 12.40 o'clock Wednesday morning when an alarm was pulled in from Box 53 at the corner of Val- ley and Jackson streets for a fire in the cellar of a four tenement house situated on Taylor's court, owned by the John Killourey estat The department, v h for mear- ly ten minutes at the Miik street rail- road crossing by a sfreight train on the New Haven system. Chief Thom- as P. Foley was unable to find any member of the train crew so that the train might be broken and permit the apparatus to proceed to the fire, but | finally managed to locate one man who was somewhat stuffy and even intimated that he did not care whether the train was broken or not. The train was broken at last and allowed the firemen and apparatus to get to the fire, that was caused by a defective chimney and did not cause much dam- To Reliete Rfeunafisn the body-waste producing uric acid must be gradually ar- rested and the blood purified. Correct diet is essential. Ab- stain from tea and anything con- taining alcohol; eat meat only once adayand take SCOTT'S EMULSION which makes new blood free from the poisonous products which irntate the joints and muscles. Its wonderful powers relieve the enlarged, stiffened joints; and replace body- weakness with sound body- strength by its concen- trated nourishing properties. Physicians everywhere prescribe SCOTT’S EMULSION for Rheamatism. Scott & Bowne, Bloomfleld, N. :56 12.1 Auto Truck Moving LONG DISTANCE WORK A SPECIALTY Addrees: P. A, WEEKS, or 'Phone ©50-2, 338-12 or 264-5. Willimantio Ct. HIRAM N, FENN ’ UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 62 Church St, Willlmantie, Ct. Telephone Lady Assista- E B. SPRING, Piang Tumer Fuone 1¥5-4. Willimantie. Conn. A nwe vartety oY Fresh Flsh wis, Scallops, Oysters and Clams, at STRONG'S FISH MARKET. ‘28 Norta St: DR. F. C. JACKSON, Deatist Fainless Extracting and Filling a Specialty 752 Main Street, - - Willimantis Telephone ROLLER SKATING Armory Hall, Valley Street TUESDAY and SATURDAY AFTER- NOONS and EVENINGS. Beginners given special attention. JAY M. SHEPARD succeeding ELMORE & SHEPARD funeral Divector and Emhalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistant Tel. Connection W [ an |age aside from that by smoke. When | the firemen reached the house several doeors end windews had to be broken to let the smeke out. Chief Foley had a conference with Agent A. Griswold of the New Haven system relative to the blockade at the Milk street crossing. The prac- | tice is a very dangerous one and Chief Foley - notiffed the railroad company that he did not want it to occur again. New Company Incorporated. On Monday the Ahern Construction” | company filed a certificate of incor- | poration With the secretary of staie and same was returned approved Wed- | nesday. The authorized capital stock {is $30,000 and business will be begun |on a capital of $16,000. The incorpor- { ators are David P. Ahern, Henry Ahern and W. C. Norris, all of this city. The first two named have for several years past engaged in construction and gen- eral teaming work in this city and previously carried on the same busi- ness in W ry and New Hamp- . Ahern is a member |of the bo: ing the first ward, Henry E. had the dast contract for the street paving on Main stree | Norris, the thirq incorporato | of the city’s best known business men and for twenty-six head of a tea compa land, res v | the dis: ast August first. The officers of the company are: | President, David P. Ahern; vice, pres- ident, Henry E. / ; secretary and treasurer, W. C. | Site for New Synagogue. | Wednesday afternoon deeds filed for record wher Clark of Meriden conv gregation Sons of Israel of this city property situated upon Temple street. The deeds for the society were signed by Harry Chasen, president and Hy- man Israel, treasurer, The society contemplates the erection of a syna- gogue upon the newly acquired site s soon as a sufficient fund can be rafsed for the purpose. al manager for were | Fence in Town Building Lobby. | Carpenters were busy Wednesday | putting up the fence in the main lob- | by in the town building leading from { the Main street entrance to the double | doors entering the inner hall that leads | to the town hall proper. The fence is | of the picket variety a stand ar- {1y six feet high and f passage- | way or lane about eight feet wide | through which people may walk to |enter the town hall. The fence is | equipped with three gates, one lead- ing to the right that wiil permit en- trance to the office of the town clerk and the rooms of the selectmen and | two gates to the left that will afford opportunity for persons desiring Compound Interest Has Earned Mora Than Speculation. If you don't belleve that compound Interest has earned more money than speculation call and Inquire or write to this bank, where money at interest is better than high-grade stocks or bonds. It earns as much as safe se- curities, and the value of the principal never fluctuates; your money is al- ways worth 100 cents on the dollar, and your funds are always avallable, - Open An Account By Mail The Willimantic Savings Institute accepts deposits from any person any- where. You can use the mails with perfect safety and nobody need know your banking business unless you choose to tell it. Send money in check or money order payable to The Willimantic Savings Institute, or cash in registered letter, and we will open your account and send your bank book and full instructions. Your money and interest can be drawn at any time, The Wiilimantic Savings Institute " (Established 1842.) H. C. MURRAY, President. N. D. WEBSTER, Treasurer. Murray's Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN, This Brilliant Gift-full Christmas Store Is In Its Holiday Exposition Shop Early in the Morning and Early in the Week When Counters Are Inviting and to the Fullest Advantage TOILET SETS FOR GIFTS Warranted Quadruple Silverplated Toilet Sets, Comb, Brush and Mirror of fine beveled glass, plain backs, beaded edge or embossed, $5.00 a set. ; French Ivory Toilet Sets of 3 pieces. This ivory is a celluloid product that closely resembles real ivory in- its fine grain and rich color. and long white bristles. Hair Brush has a solid back Mirror of large size and fine beveled glass, $2.25, $3.98, $4.50 and' $4.98 a set. French Ivory Toilet Sets of 2 ‘pieces—Comb and Brush, 50c to $1.25. MANICURE SETS French Ivory Manicure Sets of 4 and 5 pieces, $2.00, $2.89, $3.89 and $3.98 a set. a set. Genuine Ebony Sets, Sterling Silver mounted, $3.50 Cocobolo Manicure Sets of 8 pieces, neatly finished, $3.00. Warranted Quadruple Silverplated Manicure Sets of 4 and 5 pieces, $2.00 and $2.98 a set. \ Ebony and Mahogany Manicure Sets of 3 to 5 pieces, 50c, $1.89:and $2.39 a set THE H. G. MURRAY GO. George M.. T to enter the probate court room or the city eclerk’s office and the third gate to be used in cases of emergency so that an exit may be had down the stairs leading to the first floor through the corridor leading to the police court room. The fence is so constructed that it can be taken down and put up again within a shert time. OBITUARY. Mrs. Charles D. Way. Katherine Trumbull Chesbrough, wife of Charles Daniel Way, who died suddenly at her home in Gilead at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, had been in feeble health for several years, but her death was not expected. A few days ago she contracted a cold and it .was net believed she was suffering from anything worse than a slight at- tack of the grip. Mrs. Way was born in Bozrah, June 9, 1844, the daughter of P. H. L. and Emily (Burnham) Chesbrough. She marrfed Mr. Way September 12, 1866 and besides her hushand leaves two sons, Charles Daniel Jr., who lives at home in Gilead ang Cassius, of Har- vard, Ill. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. William H. Porter of Marshall, Mich,, and Miss L. Anna Chesbrough of Hartford. Mrs. Way was a member of Anne Wood Eiderkin chapter, Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, Wil- limantic, and took an active interest in the affairs of the society. She was a faithful member of Gllead Congre- gational church. Edward R. Hall. Edward R. Hall, aged 65, died Wed- nesday morning at his home in Chap- lin of acute Bright's disease. He was a native of Chaplin, a farmer by oc- cupation and was a member of the Chaplin Congregational church. There survive two sisters, Mrs. Maria Ste- vens of Middletown and Miss Nettie Hall of Chaplin. Another Hebrew Cemetery Purchased. The Hebrews of this city and vicin- ity now own two cémeteries. About two years ago Louis Feiner lodge, No. 150, Independent Order Astrech Israel, purchased a parcel of land west of Perkins’ corners in South Coventry fpr use as a cemetery, and at that time causeq to be erected an elaborate gate with an arch upon which was engraved the name of the lodge and cemetery. Willimantic City lodge, No. 632, In- dependent Order Brith Abraham, which is the other society of Hebrews in this city and vicinity, purchased on Wed- nesday a plot of land 150x240 from Helen Potter of South Coventry. The parcel is directly west and dajoins the land owneg by the Louis Feiner lodge cemetery. When asked what the land was purchased for a member of Willimantic City lodge replied that is was for cemetery purposes. He said that the society had endeavored to buy a part of the Louis Feiner lodge cemetery and drop the latter name. An agreement satisfactory to all in- terested could not be reached, so Wil- limantic City lodge was compelled to make arrangements for a cemetery of its own. - Eight Houses Quarantined. Another case of diphtheria was re- ported to City Health Officer Dr. W. P. 8. Keating Tuesday evening, that of a child in the family of Victer Dupont of Church street. At present there are eight houses under quardm- tine for the disease and nine patients. It is expected that the quarantine will be lifted from the house of Dr. Laura H. Hills today, also_from the home of ‘William W. Weeks, Hayden street, Dr, Keating says that the disease is slow- ly dying out. Four quarantines were removed last week. . Decision to Be Announced Saturday. Attorney S, B, Harvey and Col. John H. Morrison of this city and Archie H. Gallup of Scotland, commissioners on the estate of the late Franklin K. Hoyt of Windham, who held a hear- ing Monday on the claim of Mrs, Paul- ine D. Smith for services as nurse and housekeeper for the deceased, will render their decision Saturday after- noon at 2 o’'clock in the probate court. Critically Il Orlando D. Brown, 215 Valley strest, who has been ill at his home &since Thanksgiving day, is in a critical con- dition. He is unconscious most of the time. LeClair Will Filed. Attorney P. J. Danahey has filed with the probate court the last will and testament of Joseph LeClair. A hear- ing upon the acceptance of the same will be held Tuesday, December 17, at 10 a. m., before Judge James A, Shea. May Cail Special Meeting. Mayor Danie¢l P. Dunn may at any time call a_ special meeting of the board of aldermen to pass upon his appointments for heads at the var- fous departments of city work. His Honor would have made his appoint- ments at the regular meeting of the board last Monday evening except for a certain matter in connection with the nominations. Christmas Sale. The ladies of the Congregational church held a Christmas sale of var- jous articles of a fancy and useful nature in the parlors of the church Wednesday afternoon and evening. Food and candy were also sold and a chicken supper was served from 3.30 until 8 o'clock. The sale and supper were well patronized. - City Getting Better. There was no session of the local police court Wednesday morning. Personals. Mrs, Arthur Lewis spent Wednesday in Hartford. Herman Meyerhardt spent Wednes- day in Boston. Freq A. Sackett .of Andover was in the city on Wednesday. Winfield J. Phillips of Chaplin was in - the city Wednesday. Dr. M. S. Laughlin of Norwich was in Willimantic Wednesday. George M. Clark of Meriden was in the city on business Wednesday. James J. Johnson of Scotland was calling on friends here Wednesday. Judsen W. Hale of South Manches- .ter was a Willimantic visitor Wednes- day. Elmer K. Michaud of North street was in Springfield on business Wed- nesday. Frederick Dietzman, vice consul in Sonneberg, Germany, is a guest of A. N. Vaughn. Mrs. Vera A. McDonald returned Wednesday evening from a visit with friends in Springfield. Mrs. Ann Murphy of Maple avenue left Wednesday forenoon for a few days’ visit with relutives in Norwich. Edward Foran, formerly of this city, is now locatf in Omaha, Neb., being employed in One of Arthur T. Stearns’ restaurants. Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Max- well, with their nephews, T. Maxwell and Donald F. Connelly, were guests of friends in Hartford Wednesday. Attorneys P. J. Danahey, Samuel B. Harvey and George E. Hinman were in Rockville Wednesday attending a short calendar session of the superior court for Tolland county. Farmington.—The Farmington teach- ers have secured a yeung woman of ability te give dancing lessons in the assembly hall. One lesson a week is to be given during the winter. Pupils ranging from 9 to 12 are permitted to Teceive instructiops JEWETT CITY Annual Meetings of Various Organiza- tions—Charles H. Brown of Norwich to Address Congregational Men’s _ Club. A meeting of Golden Links circle of thé King's Daughters was held at the home of Mrs. W. H. Gane Tuesday evening for the reception of the new members who have recently joined the circle. There Was a brief entertain- ment programme consisting of a vocal solo by Mrs. F. D. Ballou, reading by Mrs. E. A. Faust and Mrs. F. E. Rob- inson and a plano solo by Miss Ada Davis. Refreshments were served by Miss Pearl Gane, assisted by Miss Mabel Kanahan and Miss Bernice Wolfe. < Supper and Annual Mseting, Dorcas circle of the King's Daugh- ters held 1ts annual meeting Tuesday in the vesiry of the Methodist church. The ladies tied a quilt in the afternoon. Their work was under the supervision of one of the honorary members, Rev. Samuel Thatcher. An oyster supper was served, the tables being very daintily arranged and at each plate was a boutonniere of white sweet peas and ferns, tied with purple ribbon. Pots of ivy and ferns tied with purple and white were on the table, and pur- ple bells and festoons weére suspended overhead. In the evening the busi- ness meeting was held. Mrs. W. R. Burdick was elected leader; Miss Ade- laide Burdick, vice leader; Miss Lucile Stetson, secretary, and Miss S. K. Ad- ams, treasurer. The supper was served by Mrs. A, J. Tinker, Mrs. 7. H. Tracy, Miss Mary A. Tinker, Rev. and Mrs. Samuel Thatcher, Mrs. John Stewart, Mrs. F. I. Ray, Mrs. George W. Rob- inson, Mrs. Fred Smith, Miss Mabel Wilcox and Miss Lucile Stetson. Officers of Gardiner Class, The Gardiner class of the Methodist church held its annual meetin~ at Mrs. Willlam C. Jeffers'’ Monday evening. Miss Mary A. Tinker was elected presiden Mrs, Samuel Thatcher, vice dent; "Mrs. Robert Robertson, secretary; Miss Esther Harris, treasurer. Games were played and refreshments served. Mrs. Louis Gagnon of Taftville and Mrs. Jonathan Smith, Jr., of Hartford spent Wednesday at Mrs., Sherman Waters'. Miss Jean Burleson has returned from a month's stay in New Canaan and New York. Charles H. Brown to Speak. The Men's club of the Congregation- al church meets at Dr. G. H. Jen- nings’ this evenin~ Charles H. Brown of Norwich is to speak on the Panama canal. The Woman's Mission circle of the Baptist church meets at Mrs. R. W. Dearnley’s this'afternoon. Whatsoever circle of the King’s Daughters is to meet at Mrs. Francis Campbell’s tonight. Went to Danielson. . The members of the A. F. class went to Danielson Tuesday evening and were guests of Mrs. George Robert- son. W. C. T. U. in Session. The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held at the Congregational parsonage Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. E. W. Potter presided. Mrs. F. E. Robinson was at the piano. Mrs. A. A, Gardiner read a very interesting paper on the history of the local W. C. T. U. Mrs. J. S. Jeffers read several newspaper clippings which had been preserved by the late Miss Mary Soule, glving accounts of meeptings held in 1874, and Mrs. L. A. Panton, Mrs. A. BE. Prior and Mrs. T. M. Crumb gave reminiscences of former meetings. It wag one of the most interesting meet- ings ever held by the members. Dr. R. R. Lieberthal spent Wednes- day in Boston. Officers of .ean D'Arc Council. Council Jean D’Arc of Union St. Jean de” Baptiste has elécted the following officers: Spiritual director, Rev. E. M. Hayes; physician, F. E. A Rainvillg; dean, Mrs. Honcre Barber: honorary president,” Mrs. Virginla Boisvert; president, Mrs. Laura Grenier; vice president, Miss Eva Boisvert; secre- tary, Mrs. Henriette Auclair; treas- urer, Mrs. Julle Casavant; collector, Mrs. Elizabeth Auclair; mistress of ceremony, Mrs. Joseph Cyr; first au- ditor of accounts, Miss Beatrice Bois- vert; second auditor of accounts, Mrs. Sara Labarre; commissaries, Mrs. Ma- rie Louise Desrosiers and Mrs. Louis Bachand. Sick committee, Mrs. Helen Rioux, Mrs. Lucie Anna Rousseau, Mrs. Rose Buissiere, Mrs. Bedard, Mrs. Bernier, Mrs. Lina Gagnon, Mrs. Dina Dugas, Miss Celina Michaud, Mrs. Cidulie Bouchard. STAFFORD SPRINGS lonic Lodge Elects Officers—Meeting of Ministerial Association — License Transferred. Ionic lodge has elected the follow- ing officers: M. W, W. H. Reed; S. W ,J. G. Martin; J. W. Ora Walker; secre- tary, H. E. Burwell; treasurer, Fred G. Sanford. The retiring master, David Robert- son, was presented a past master's jewel at the meeting Tuesday night. Ministerial Association Entertained. The Stafford Ministerial association was entertained at the home of Rev. John W. Ballentine in West Stafford Monday afternoon. Those who attend- ed were: Rev. and Mrs. L. G. Hor- ton, Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Gaskin, Rev. M. H. Jones, Revs. R. G. Clapp and W. D. Hamilton. The evangelistic committee of the federation of church- es presented a report and requested that the clergy take charge of two or three mass meetings during the winter. Assistant at Post Office. George H. Perry of Waterville, Me,, has been appointed assistant at the local post office. Borough Briefs. ‘William Gay of Philadelphia is vis- iting his brothers in the borough. Mr. ang Mrs. Fayette L. Bennett of Newtonville, Mass., are guests of Mr, and Mrs. Christopher Allen. H. E. Burwell is spending a few days in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Page of /Or- cuttville have moved to Philadelphia where they expect to make their home. The liquor license taken out by Michael H. McGarthy at the Stafford hotel has been transferred to Adolph Roberts and Domenico Torron. The purchasers received a bill of sale of the business Wednesday. How’s This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that (éunnol be cured - by Hall's Catarh ure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE, Toledo, 0. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken inter- nally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonlals sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for consti- pation. ALCOHOL 3 PER . 3 A\’gge{alfle PreparationforAs- similating the Food and Reguta ting (e Stomachs and Bowels of ‘| Promotes Digestion Cheei- Tness and Rest.Contains reitrer § Opium Morphine nor Mineral NOT NARCOTIC. Becjeaf L Ik SEUELPIOER Pimphir Seed = L Tkl e~ el + R s S~ Cr,m-m;n CoMPANY, NEW YORK. ‘Atbmanths.old 5 CENT the Fo 35D osEs. Exact Copy of Wrapper. The Kind You Have | Always Bought Bears the of Aperfect Remedy for Consl tio‘x)\ »Sour Si‘m?xgth.llhrrm Worrs Convulsions Feverisk nessandLOSS OF SLEER. TFacSinile Signaure of For Over Thirty Years GASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. What the Money-saving Shoppers of Willimantic have long heen waiting for. THE GRAND SALE REMNANT STORE 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 Store 628 Main Street, Willimantic, Conn. 261 Main Street, Norwich, Conn. rood for Babies (81CK OR WELL) should have careful attemtion. cow's milk which has not received special treatment. complicated BORDEN’'S n e el They canniot as a rule digest ordimary In even the most Malted Milk IN THE SQUARE PACKAGE. eonsisting of pure, rich, creamy milk and aslected cereals will be found a eaclly digestad food; finel immediate use by the Idg o1 8end for booklet on satisfying, non-irritating, dered, and ready for n of water. infant feeding and free trial package. Maited Milk Department BORDEN’S CONDENSED M ILK CO. Manufacturers of Borden's Evaporated Milk and Eagie Brand Condens Geo. Wm. Bentiey Co, N. E. Belling Agents, Mitk, 192 Btate St, Boston, Mass. Tel. Richmond 386, And there are 14 more kinds of None Such Soups in 10-cent cans Chicken Chicken Gumbo Mock Tartle Tomato Tomato Okra Tomwabo Bouillon Clam Chowder Clear Vegetable Consomme cef Mulligatawny MERRELL-SOULE NONE SUCH vegttables, spices and condiments, expertly proportioned. Not an casy soup to make, but one that is made casy for you toserve. 10 cents scan. NONE SUCH MINCE. MEAT is just the sort of mince meat you'd make yourself if yomhad our faeilities and experience. MERRELL-SOULE CO., SYRACUSE, NEW YORK Rfskers of feod products since 1808 MISS ELLA M. POTTER|JOSEPH BRADFORD Instructor of Piano and Harmony i TC]- 968 Telephone Room 6, Alice Bldg. BOOK BINDER Blank Books Made and Ruled to Order 108 BROADWAY 252 A PIANO Out of Tune Isn’t Worth a Picayune. Of the Tuners, Take Your Pick, J. H. GEORGE Will Tune It Slick TELEPHONP DEL-HOFF HOTEL o Grill Room open until 12 m. HAYES BROS, Props, or's Cregm Oatmeal 10c and 25c packages * at CARDWELL’S