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TALKED ABOUT IN WESTERLY Interest in th.Appomt of Judges—Campfire Girls . Aid Toward Hospital (him-—Commuhity Tree to be " Lighted This Evening—Funeral of Mrs. Samuel Bliven. ring the first menth of the kes-)tuck hotel property on West Broad of the Rhode Isiand general as= iy, which convenes ;January 2d, <t court judges and clerks will be sited for a term of three years, to 1 sbruery 1, 1014 'The general fnittee that ele;:‘:- these :?fi;n 8 - up of S1 republicams, lemo- members, endorsed by ives and democrats or repub- and democrats, which means a auntial_ republican majority, 'The judge of the Third district with the towns of Westerly, Hopkinton, Richmond and Charles- town, is Judge Oliver H. Williams of \esterly, whe has ded for past twelve His de business safegu So there is no opposl! £ county; city of Providence and town of North Seventh, town of FEast bers In Westerly, and several local eol~ ored men had hever heard of such a clut, There Is evidently no foundation for the rwmror that Fort Mansfleld was to be restored to its Tormer standing as an setive Ceast Artillery district, but will be retaihed as a government ree- ervation with a detail of coast artil- lerymen barely sufficient to properly care for the government property. The $3th company was transferred from Fort Mamsfield to Fort Terry about four years ago, and at intervals since then there have been reports that Mansfleld was to be restored, but there is nothing tangible to that end. It is said that a committee of the Westerly board of trade is to take the matter up with tY';s “;‘i‘oa‘hmudzdflm In congress In e ope of gettl: the war depertment Interested to ‘)‘z‘ivlng : {l‘l.l! complement of troops at Mans- o Master Gunner Arthur J. Pumpers is to be sent from Jackson barracks to coast defenses of Long Island Sound. Fireman Charles Unterberger from Port Munroe to Fort Terry, Master Electrician Paul L. Taft of Fort Wash- ington to Fort H. G. Wright. Local Laconics. Mrs, Julla C. Walton nas bought from Willlam A. Wilcox the Pawca- Street; . - ‘Rev, Willlam F. Williams, rector of Christ Episcopal church will officiate at the funeral of Horace Vose, | Whe-marriage has been announced of Captain Isaac P. Gavitt of the Mal- lory steamship line, formerly of Wes- terly, and Miss Anna Giles, of San An- tonlo, Texas, A slander suit In which the good name of a Westerly young lady is in- volved will soon reach the courts. The defendant in the case is alleged to have uttered in public slanderous statements that are absolutely unsub- tantiated. The Ninlgret Ctmpfire Girls, of which Miss Sally Coy is guardian, have as- sisted to make a merry Christmas for the little tots of a Providence orphans’ home. The girls have forwarded a bar- rel of dressed dolls and innumerable articles of home-make sure to please the children who receive them. The Westerly municipal Christmas trée in Wilcox park will be illuminated this (Tuesday) and Wednesday eve- nings, but the Christmas exercises will be held Wednesday evening. The Wes- terly band will render selections from 7.15 until 7.45 and then will follow the singing of Christmas carols led by trained voices. The funeral of Mrs, Ada B, wife of Samuel Bliven, who died in Backus hospital, Norwich, Friday, was held Monday afternoon from her residence in Morgan street. Service was con- ducted by Rev. F. C. A. Jones. Burial was at River Bend and the bearers were: Howard Bliven, Samuel B. Bliven, Walter Bliven, Raymond Bli- ven, Charles Rathbun and James Wills, NOANK Christmas Exercises and Tree at Meth- odist Sunday School—Stonington Team to Play Last Year's Nuggets. Monday evening the members of the Methodist Sunday school, their fam- ilies and friends gathered in the church to witness the unloading of two Christ- mas trees, one for the school and the other a missionary tree. There were songs, recitations, addresses and a specially interesting address from Mrs. Richard Stary of New Londen, who athen land, After the exercises ad- was taken to the church where a delightful hour was socially. Refreshments were served. Joint Meeting. A joint meeting of Nokomis com- O. G. C., and Riverside commandery, U. O. G, C., will be held January 14 in this villagelfor installa- tion, To Play Stonington. ¥riday evening there will be a bask- etball game between last year's Nug- gets and a Stonington team. The home will line up: MeQuarrie and Patterson f, Smith c, Chappel and Morrison g Launch and Smoker. For the Noank Fire company Wed- nesday night a spread and smoker will accompany the election. The affair will be managed by the entertainment com- mittee, James Campbell, Fred Fitzpat- rick and Walter McDonald. Mrs, Annie Graham has returned srnm a visit to relatives in New Lon- lon. The improvements on the house of Dr. W. M. Hill of Pearl street are nearly completed. The garage has also been repaired after the damage caused by fire. Amateurs, but Catch Fish, Seyeral of the young men of the vil- lage recently chartered the fishing boat That Jar of MUSTEROLE On the Bath-Room Shelf It's relieved pain for nearly every- one In the family, When little Susie ‘had the croup, when Johnny got his (feet wet and caught colgq, when father sprained his knee, when rheumatism bothered her— That jar of MUS- TERO. was right thers 1o give relief and comfort, MURTEROLE is a clean, white oimtment, made with oil of mustard. 3t will not biister like a mustard plaster, - Quick relief for Sore Throat, Bron- ehitts, Tonsilitis, Croup, Stff Neck, Asthma, Neuralgia, Headache, Conges- ton, Pleurisy, Rheumatism, Lumbage,| Palus and Aches of the Back or Joints, Bprains, Sore Muscles, Brulses, Chilblalns, Frosted Feet, Colds on the Chest (it prevents Pneumonia.) Noth- ing like MUSTEROLE for croupy children. In 25c and 50c jars, and a special large hospital size for $2.50. . Accept no substitute, I vour druggist can- not supply you, send 26¢ or b0c to the MUS- TERQLE Company, Cleveland, Ohio, and we you a jar, postage pre- (80) 8. J. Buchanan, Lowellville, Ohio, says: “We have been using Musterole for two or three years past” and find it very good. It is always in our medi- will paid. mail Diamonds We are Quality considered. can suit you on the price. of our mountings them. gold and plated. All the new novelties in We can suppl | prices so i Diamonds headquarters ‘for th: ith th Best Stock in Eastern Conne:lt?c::.l 5 . Set in Platinum and Gold of the most attractive de- signs. We know our prices are the most reasonable. We tell you exactly what you are buying and will guarantee everything we sell. WATCHES We carry all the best makes and styles and know we JEWELRY Our stock of jewelry comprises the best makes and styles of the leading factories of this country. We have more Scarf Pins and Rings than don County. We use the best quality Diamonds in all give our customers the very best value on BROOCHES, PENDANTS, CUFF LINKS, SCARF PINS, TIE CLIPS, Etc. We have an immense stock of BRACELETS in UMBRELLAS We carry the Hull Umbrella, and carry SHOE BUCKLES, TANGO SETS, TOILET WARE in Sterling, Plated and Parisian Ivory. your wants in Christmas Gifts at that it is a pleasure to quote them. JOHN & GEO. H. BLISS 'Mhfiy cine cupboard.” Diamonds largest and any Store in New Lon- Come and inspect a large stock. Sterling and Gold. spoke of the Christmas celebrations in | trip: -'sv?- ‘made u:‘réqflnxs and se- ’ Village Miscellany.. % thur onald has shipped on’the sfing boat Pearl, Captain William | santi, & Mrs. Melville Daboll and Miss Mar- garet Joyce have returped froma visit in_ New London. 3305 f r. and Mrs. Silas Weaver .and chil- dren are visiting Mrs. Jennie Kelgwin and family in New Haven. Miss. home ,of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ross of Main stireet, for her holiday vacation. | Mr, and Mrs. Roswell Sawyer of Main street are visiting in New York over Christmas. - Miss Maizelle Aiken of the Training School for Christian Workers in Phil- adelphia is spending the holiday sea- son with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. G. Alken of Main street. s Mr. and Mrs, John C. McDonald of ! Newport will spend Christmas with Mr, a.naf Mrs. M. B. McDonald of Spring street. MYSTIC Willlam 1. Spicer Addresses Men’s Club—Ceremonial Evening for Camp- fire Giris—Tierney Cadets Numbert Forty-two. There was a large attendance at the! Men's club meeting at the parish house of St. Mark’s Epicopal church Monday eveming. The meeting was called to order by the president, A. L.| business meeting a lecture was given| by William 1 Spicer of Noank. Re- freshments were served and a smoke talk was enjoyed. 5 Ceremonial Evening. The Campfire Girls were entertained Monday evening at the home of Miss | Edna Wheeler, on East Main stret. It was ceremonial evening, and the girls, were addressed by Mrs. C. H. Davis, ! after which refreshments were served and a soclal time enjoyed. Personal Mention. Miss Phebe Archambault of Woon- socket, R. L. is the guest of Misses Mary and Marguerite Folley, Subesitute Letter Carrier ergen G. Green is assisting at the postoffice dur- ing the holiday rush. Miss Jane B. Noyes is the guest of Mrs. Richmond of Denison avenue. Mr., and Mrs. Justin Denison have returned from their wedding trip and are keeping house at West Mystic. Herbert Wolfe of Providence spending a few days in town. Miss Louise Gray of Wellesley col- lege is the guest of her parents, Dr. and Mrs, William H. Gray. Mr. and Mrs. George Griswold have returned fromf a visit in Norwich, Mfs. W. E. Rates has returned from a visit in TIartford. Christmas - Sunday Observance. Special music was held at the churches Sunday. At both the services &t the Union Baptist ehurch Mrs. Geo. . Dunham, organist and chorister, had a very pleasing programme, and was assisted by Miss Katherine Price, soprano; Miss May Strange, contralto; Orvillo Lewis, tenor, and H. Somers Mitehell, basso. At the Congregational church special music was arranged for the morning service. Mrs. J. Elmer Newbury ren- dered a pleasing solo. In the afternoon a cantata was given by the choir, un der the direction of John Tanner of Westerly, and By the soloists, who were Mrs. J, Elmer Newbury, soprano; Alllan Rathbun, basso; Willara W. Keigwin, tenor, Mrs. Lillian Carson is the organist. At the Methodist Episoopal church there was speclal music by the choir, assisted by Miss Dorothy Purdy, so- rano; Thomas N. Ryley, tenor, and Norris Ryley, bass. Miss Nellle Brooks sang. Beautiful Field of the Angels. At the evening service the Sunday schoo concent was enjoved. # Taken to Backus Hospital. James McDonough, a well known resident of the East Side, was taken to | Backus hospital, Norwich, by Dr. C. F.| Congdan, suffering from a slight shock. It is expected he will be able to re- turn home in about & month. Officers of Tierney Cadets. St. Patrick’s Tierney Cadets held a | regular meeting in Columbus hall Fri- | day evening, when two members were admittedfi The appointment of the Mystic companies of Tierney Guards, First regiment, have been made. is members, are: Captain, Henry Inder- dohnem; first lleutenant, Hdward Flynn; secand ileutenant, James Hop- wood; first sergeant, Joseph Curren. After the meeting a drill was held un- der the direction of Lieut. Joseph Sil- va of the C. N. G, New London. Local Notes. Miss Dorothy Purdy of East Green- wich Academy is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs. A, M. Purdy. Miss Gladys MacGown of Cushing Academy is visiting her parents, Dr. and Mrs, P. T. MacGown. Phillp Raymond of New York is the guest of his aunt, Mrs. John F. Noyes. Samuel Stewart of Cushing Acad- emy is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stewart. Russell Sparks of Cushing Academy is visiting his father, Henry K. Sparks. Kenneth Bates of Worcester is_vis- iting his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Wel- come. E. Bates. Mrs. R. L. Webb has left to spend Eloise Ross of Meriden is at the Pitcher, and after the regular routine | The ! officers of Company D, which has 42| Fresh Killed Native CHICKEN, ;l‘,l:ittle Pig” PQRK LOINS HOLLY WREATHS, 2 for SEEDLESS NAVEL Pulverized. SUGAR SPECIAL COFFEE Sunbeam SQUASH PLUM PUDDING €an .......5... 210:39¢ CHRISTMAS SPECIAL We Ha,ve_ Every.thingr Needed for the Holiday Table ROUND SIRLOIN 15%¢ reamery BUTTER, 31bs.... $1.00 | 21bs. .............. 27c EGGS—Fine, Large—dozen MINCE MEAT 3 packages ......... 25¢c CLUSTER RAISINS MOHICAN COCOA CITRON 1577 o i e W [ Seeded and Seedless RAISINS, 3 pkgs. . ....25¢c Cooking COMPOUND .. .31c| CRISCO for Shortening, can T 25c| YELLOW TURNIPS, peck ..... 15c|FRESH RIBBON CANDY, bb. ... 1 SWEET - JUICY ORANGES - - YELLOW ONIONS, 3 Ibs. . .. ... 10c|FANCY APPLES, peck. ... HUBBARD SQUASH, Ib. . . ... 3%c|ROASTED PEANUTS, bag. . ..... 5¢ ORANGES, dozen 25¢ - 30c - 35 Home-made SAUSAGE MEAT 1 8 c Roquefort CHEESE 6c-7c 20 for 25¢ -- 40c|pINE FRUIT IN FANCY BASKETS All Sizes MEALY MEALY POTATOES, pk. 22| MADE IN OUR BAKERY ON THE PREMISES Extra Fancy FRUIT CAKES, Decorated. . . .25¢, 35¢, 45¢ MACAROON DROPS, dozen. . . covunan.. wd2c XMASKISSES ................... Ib. 80c, dozen 10c § FANCY WINE CAKES .............. 15¢, 20c, 30c PIES, COOKIES—Plenty of BREAD for Dressing lps, wife of Edgar L. Armstrong, was held at the Congregational church in Plainfleld Saturday at 3 p. m. Rev. S. B. Carter spoke comforting words to the friends present, especially to the husband to whom she has been a true helpmate for $2 years. Mrs, Liz- zle Smith, Mrs, Herbert Dawley and Henry Dorrance sang two hymns, with | Miss Ruth Hall at the organ. ’I:he floral pleces were very beautiful. The bearers were Mrs, Phillips' nephew, Herbert Phillips, and three cousins, Frank and Harry Greene and Charles 1 H. Barber, Burial was in Plainfleld cemetery where her grave was lined with white and bordered with evergreen twigs. Will Queer Him With Boston. President Wilson’s message com- prised a number of things, includiny a split infinitive—Detroit Free Press. | Auto Repairing and Painting We repair autos of all kinds in the proper manner. Latest Improved Facilities make our shop unexcelled in New England. We bake the paint on, which makes it wear better, keep its gloss longer, and will not crack. Why not have yours done right? costs no more. Bentley-Clarke Auto Co. 88 Main St. Westerly, R. I. 1t American House the winter in Florida. Clarence Williams it at the home of his father, B, F. Williams, for the holi- days. Mrs. A. W. George left Saturday for a visit to her parents in Albany, N. Y. Captain and Mrs. Elias F. Wilcox have returned from a visit in Wash- ington, D. C. FUNERALS. Rev. John Cooney. At the funeral Saturday of Rev. John_Cooney, formerly of Colchester and Fitchville, for thirteen years pas- tor of St. Rose’s Catholic church, Mer- iden, the Right Reverend Bishop John J. Nilan officlated. There were be- tween 150 and 175 priests in attend- ance who took part in chanting the office for the dead. The mass of re- quiem for the children was celebrated at eight o'clock, and at 10.30 matins and lauds was chanted by the priests. The solemn mass of requiem was at 11 o'clock, Bishop Nilan pontificating, assisted by the Rev. Patrick Toner, D. D. of St. Paul, Minn,, a nephew of the dead priest, as deacon; the Rev. John T. Lynch of Meriden, sub-deacon: Rev. Alphonse van Oppen of Meriden, and the Rev. John T. Winters of New Britain, deacons of honor. Rev. Ar- thur O'Keefe of Torrington was the preacher and the Rev. John G. Murray of Hartford, the Bishop's secretary, was master of ceremonies. The re- sponses were sung by the full choir of the church, John McCarthy of the cathedral, being organiat. In his _enlogy Father O'Keefe spoke of the characteristic traits which had greatly endeared Father Cooney to his people. The honorary bearers were the Rev, Fathers John Russell, Mighael McKeon, New Haven; Patrick Keat- ing, Nerfolk; John Creedon, Windsor Locks; Luke Fiizsimens, Waterbury; Henry T, Walsh, Plainville; I, H, Fits- maurice, Greeneville: Daniel I, Bailey, Shelton; Patrick O'Leary, New Ca- naan; Peter H. Me€lean, Milford; T. F. Murray, Branford; L. A. Guinan, g:ut Merjden. In _the t'r cession m the church to St, Patrlek's cem- etery the Holy Name uod.f cted as escort., Father Cooney heid &xe dis- tinction of having heen prdained longer than any other priest in this dioeese, his priesthood having extended through 6 vears, Mrs. Edgar L, Armstrong. FThe fumeral of Mrs. Harret Phil- FARREL & SANDERSON, Props. Special Rates to Theatrs Troupes, Traveling Men, Ete. Livery connected. Shetucket Street LEGAL NOTICES. AT A COURT OF 'PROBATE HBLD at Norwich, within and for the Distriot of _.orwich, on the 22d day of Decem- ber, A, D. 1913, LR ent—NELSON J, AYLING, Judge. Esta.e of Martha M. Leavens, late of Norwich, in said District, deceased. Amos A. Browning 'of Norwich, Conn,, appeared in Court and filed a petition praying, for the reasons there- In set forth, that an instrument pur- porting to be tho last will and testa- ment of said deceased be admitted to robate. ¥ Rereupon, it is Ordered, That said petitio: be neard and duermlr&ed at the Provate Court Room in the City of Norwicn, in sald District, on the 26th day of Docember, A. D. 1913, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that no- lice of the pendency of sald petition, and of »s1d hearing thereon, be given by the publication of this ‘order one time in {ome newspaper having o culation in said District, at least thres Cior to the date of sald hearing, at return be made to this Court, NBLSON J, AYLING, Judge. The mbove and foregoing 1s a trus copy -of vecord. days and t ~31: FANNIE C. CHURCH, Bacaty Cletk, AT A _COURT OF PROBATE HELD at Norwich, within and for the District of sorwich, on the 20th day of Decem- ber, A, D. 1913 5 Present—NHLSON J. AYLING. Judge, Estate of Progenia B. Benjamin, late of Preston, in saild District, GEHG‘MQQ. Charles B, Davis of Franklin, Conn., appeared in Court and flled a petition raying, for the reasons therein set orth, that an instrument purportini to be the last will and testament (an codleil therelb)be%f said deceased be admi..ed to probate. Wheseupon, it is Ordered, That ald petivon be heard and deteymined ai e Probafe Qourt Room in the Cily of mrm h, fn sald Distriet, on the 26th a7 of ‘Dacember, A, D 1913 at Il o ip the forenoon, and thai mo- tiee of the pendoney of said pstition, -.pfin B earlng thereen, % iven the pu! mfifs‘u‘a this '‘order one irae in vspaper having a cir- euiatia; 1?1 Bi?t et, at luiz three (a¥s 1;\9'1- o the date of said hearing, Sl Bat return be m, o this Court. AN esON NG, Judge. 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