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George F. Greene, druggist of Hope Valley who has been in the business mmoymmhflmflsm- ununmpaflodncovyos"rho Medical Advertiser, or Famlly Visitor, from the Repository of W. and H. Stillman, Westerly, R.°L, at the West End of the Bridge, Willlam H. Still- man, Botanic Physiclan, and Henry © W. Stillman* the foregolng . ception comes the following: “Where may be found all the various simple nnd mmpmmd medicines mentioned, others not mentioned, in t.hh Mvcrum which may Le ob- at_any time of the day or Then follows a list n& mefldl- curative qualities de- of: o ‘egetable composition spice bitters, wine bitters or tonic powders, femals restorative, or ; anti-dyspeptic pow- compound "‘munl o baisam, cough drops, anti-spas: TRodic mixture, dysentery - cordial, mother’s cordial. or soothing syrup for children, concentrated conserve of ‘hollyhock, or bread of life, jaundice + bitters, also electro-magnetic ma- chines, recommended for the cure of nervous headache, tledoloreny, —neu- "/ 1/, ralgia, convulsions, apoplexy, St. Vi- ey i and tus dance, palsy, = general ~debility, . rheumatism, sweilings, and many oth- er diseases’ that arise for a want of mervous action. ‘Then follows four pages of the com- mon and Dotanical names of roots, herbs and barks, and two pages nam- ing apothecary = articles. On the . twelfth and last page of the Adverstis- er is this announcement, which is be- lieved to be the only instance whers @ Stillman sold intoxicating drink in he following dy, St. Cioix. e Tew Rum, Holland and American " Gin, Port, Lisbon, Currant, Madeita, < Cielly and Malaga Wines.” The Ad- vertiser was printed in 1845 by A. W. Smith and Co, 134 Chatham street, . New Yoric. 'mni-m....aw.m_m: fl’- o5y sz& health. In J849 or 1“0, man subsequently took Joseph H.- ter into partnership. - Mr. S subsequently sold “out to Mr. Potter who, in company with Ely cnuplln. built a new store in Main street, east perience In a & W. Stillman. on bridge, Continuin; there 1 went to Thurston, & practicing physician Westerly, and probably the best edu- cated and gost experienced physiclan at that time in Washington county. He had been for several years In ome of the largest hosptials in New York city. After the Civil war I think he. was a surgeon in the ®hode Island hospital. “I guess I'm among the oldest drug clerks in the country. I served for about nine months-in a drug store on Sixth avenue in New York city, in addition to my experience in Wester~ ly. The other early drug clerks in Westerly were John_W. Kenneth, Bd- ward S. Burdick, George E. Greeme, Edwin C. Campbell, Solomon C, Bur- dick and Jonn Pric This little sm eompoud in' the main of bool is the work of o oy Indlae; sietant: Nisrians of tie esterly Public library. sublect 13 “How It Happened: ous Bronts ventured . ~To o mot an “Originel Belle,” £had. Opening of the 1 producad “The Good- <hip” bstween “4 Lady. in and ‘The ken of the Hour.” ined” g el Plenty;’ itve on the “Fat of the Land.” Kpbwing that he was tho “Great Miogul” of “Old Unjversity Days,” and besitating to tell him that he came on a “Fool's Errand,” she ' replied: _iPillow of Light,” “Ilustrious Prince, “It Is Never Too Late to Alend,” and an tho Eyes. of the Wide, "Wide d,” I promise to be your “Wee : “Thou‘h Life Us Do P “On. Ch the who reside e Comer in Gay Street.” cfl.gr&nm.n Peter G Gum Gerry, the Second Rho etend. _ dreition, i which includes Westerly, is a member of the maval appropriations commit- tee, while not in accord with Repre- Bentative Gardner and others who, ap- | parently believe that more or. less radical action is necessary for “prop- preparedness, will Insist in treating e matter literally. Mr. says: “Rmxnfl orrs- often| G Use For Over Thirty Years B CASTORIA e oewTaun 7. wew vomw crr. the family consisting of the- father and five ‘children were destitute, with no food-or fuel in the house. The im-~ mediate wants of the family were sup-¢ plied by the physician and the sick man wos attended as faithfully as if money was to be paid for the service. In another instance a physician was present at the birth of a child and 800 after found there was no. cloths ing for. the newiy-born. - In- this case the, mecessaries were promptly sup- by “the physician. Westerly also hes its full-quota of 1 i charitable organizations and charita- nlrthn TNineteenth 'Cen- | bly ‘dfspcsed versons, but who are withoot knowiedge of the now-at- home sufferings of the poor, whose pride ‘prevents them from making their wants krown. Those who. de- sire to share a small part of their| worldly possessions with the Jess for- tunate poor, and who are unable to Tocate tho really poor families, might consult - the practicing physicians of their Trome. togn. Local ‘The - Pawcatuck working- overtime contract. Alfhough a lame duck, Congressman. plans to worlk for an appropria- tion for Point Juddith harbor or ref- uge and for surveys of Wakefield and Wickford harbors. ‘After spending several months at Hot Springs, Va, Mrs. Mary B Schvieder bas returned to the home of her mother, Mrs. Ellen Brown, = in Granite street, She will leave for ‘Paim Beach, Fla., early in the new year. Fifteen . young ladles attended the aconics. Woolen mills are on a government dea given by Miss Helen Segar, at her lome in Elm street, Wednesday after- noon, to meet Miss Mary L. Buffum, Gerry. “There always has been a liberal navy man 'during my service in congress, iand T expect to remain such the pres- of Westerly, and Miss Vera 1. Bradle: of Stonington, whose marriage engage- ments’ have been announced. ent winter, I have been a -two-batiie- ship’ member, which means consistent improvement of our naval -uennh Continiing Mr. Gerry sald: ‘I not care to state what stand I m take on the various questions involv- ed, just et this time. The navail.af- fairs committee is already holding meetings and I am in constant tendance to get what information I can. While the hearings are in pro- gress, 1 do not propose to take a hard-and-fast stand on the naval equipment gquestion, but will leave my mind open to the testimony to be fur- nished Dby the naval authorities and others before the committee. After that I shall be able to form a definite. opinion,” Westerly physicians not enly. rend- er professional lmb’ h'. to_the de- EVERYTHING ELECTRICAL A NEW IDEA And a Good One What Would Make a Good Present For the Wife? ; ONE THAT WOULD DO AWA&WITH DRUDGERY - CONNECTED WITH KEROSENE LAMPS AND THE DANGERS OF GAS é ONE THAT WOULD SAVE HER EYFSAND LIGHTEN HER WORK FROM 15 TO 50 DOLLARS WORTH OF Electric Lights at- | Samuel Qranite City camp, Modern Wood- men of America, elected these officers in annual session: Willard P. Hall, pest consul; Dr. Samuel C. Webster, ; Charles T. McSparrow, bank- E. Martin, clerk; William E. Burke, escort; E, E. Ciark, man; Charles, Freeman, sent: C. Webster, camp physician; Edward ' J. Fenelon, trustee for three years. In annual competition for the Class of 1888 prizes, eight students discuss- ed the question. Wednesday in Wanning ball, Shall the Honor System - of - Conducting Examinations be Adopted at Brown Umiversity? Is- mar Barnch, ‘15, of New London, was one of the speakers. Barnch had pre- viously spoken in class debates and speaking contests at Brown, and was the winner of the second DFize in the eseay. competition last vear. also an alternate in the against Dartmouth, last month. He is a nephew of Bertha Mirsch Barnch of Norwich, EMPEROR WILLIAM IS CONFINED TO HIS BED. But Able.to ‘Listen to Reports From German_Headquarters. London, ‘Dec. 9, §.50 p. m.—A Berlin telogram ' forwdrded from = Amsterday by the correspondent of = Reuter's ‘elegram -company says that Emper- o S ilians St 1 " He remataed in bed today but was able to listen to reports: from the German headquarters in the field regarding the war situation. HERE’S QUICK RELIEF FIIOM GONSTIPATION forming, heart-depressing cathariic Dll’l and -“laxative” tablets. Rhasinasalta acts” quekdy_ snd” suily: liver'and Kidneys, without sriving or ‘nausea. Can be used for in- fants as well as adats. 1t s 2 uric acia sclvent as well as 2 ealive lazat Lighted. Lantern As Bait fo! Ling— Bridge Builders Arrive to Work on Long Point Road. A Dig tree on Front street falling during the storm put’ several tele- pohnes out of commission by break- ing the wires, The strip of street from Anderson’s corner to the top of Fort Hill is be- ing greatly improved. Mrs. Anna Wagner entertained the Silver Links' meeting Wednesday af- ternoon. The sewing class will meet at the vestry this afternoon. Misses Annie and Sarah Spicer will entertain the officers and teachers of the Baptist Sunday school Friday eve- ning. Light Attracts Fish, Fishéermen are catching plenty of ling on Groton Long Point by setting a lighted lantern on the beach and scooping up the fish with a net, they being attracted by the light. The lighter Seabury, which has been at Mason’s Island joading at the Bel- den quarry, is stormbound there, Bridge Bui Men from the here to put the b: road track for the Groton Long Point road. This work will be commenced as soon as the weather will permit and will take zbout a month. The fi Cay = schooners Elmore Hill, W. Latham, and Berel J. pt. Charles Jenssen, are in port with catches of cod. Miss Mae Clark has returned to-her home in Westerly after a visit here. Mrs. Lawrence Ashcraft has return- ed from a visit on Fishers Island. Mrs, Otis Douglass and Mrs. Wil liam Henderson have been visiting Mrs. Walter Capwell in New London. Firemen’s Dance. The dance given Wednesday night by the Noank Firecompany, proved delightful. A large number of out of town people attended. A big tree in the yard of B, F. Latham blew down Tuesday. Stonington Lodge as Guests. Rebekah lodge served a chicken pie supper to Stonington lodge, 1. O. O. F., at _the roll call Wednesday evening. Liberty council, D. of A.. meeting ‘Wednesday night was well attended. POQUONNOC Cemetery Associ on Asks to Have Bodies Removed—Roll Call of Home Lodge. The Smith Lake Cemetery associa- tion has sent a_petition to the borough of Groton asking that the bodies in the old cemetery which have not been removed may Dbe taken away. Some of them have been in' this cemetery for 200 vears. A committee of Warden C. T. Land- phere, Charles P. Fitch and Frank Johnson: has been appointed to act upon. the matter. Rebekah Roll Call. This evening Home lodge of Re- Dbekahs will have its roll call with Mis Fannie Chapman, chairmen of ar- rangements. A New England supper will be served. = Osprey and Orient lodges of New London have been in- vited. Mrs. Bertha Burrows and Mrs. Ber- tha L. Crane will go with Thames Past Grands’” association today to meet with Ruthie lodge in Jewett City. Mrs. Percy Morgan of Greerimanville was the guest Tuesday of Mrs, Charles Cavanaugh, In the gleet.storm of Tuesday three bluebirds were seen at Poquonoc driy- ing parl Fairview lodge, 1. O. O. F., went to Mystic Wednesday evening 'in_force, to attend the annual roll call of Ston- ington, lodge. The hosts served a chick- en ple supper. Miss Frances Nye of Mystic was a caller at the school here Vesterday. Fred Hamilton has been visit- mx o Mystic. The trolley station at Groton Long Point is- being_shingled. Webster G. Eldredge has hauled out a2 number of boats at Story Point, TURKISH TROCPS HAVE SURRENDERED TO INDIANS, { British Are Now in Complete Control { Between Tigres _and Euphrates Rivers. ondon, Dec. P, m—1t is of- | London, Dec. 5, 9.22 p. m—ut is of- ficially_announced that S“bhl Bey, late governor of Bazra, Asiatic Turkey, commander’ of the Turkish forces at Kurna, yesterday surrend uncon- ditionally with his troops o the In- dian expeditiorary force which is op- erating at the head of the Persian Kmhuhm-fl“&bwfiflhmuflm the most pleasure provided that it possesses the elements of usefulniess- If you haven’t &Wmmmmwmmw—m-dum ywn*owilldfiwywymtwh!youi.b*-(fw e b o o 4 Beautiful Ribbons “FOR BAGS AND FANCY ARTICLES Anemephon-nybunhful-mrtment of Ribbons has " been assembled in anticipation of this gift season—Rib- bons which are particularly adapted for fancy work and those which will be needed for hair ribbons, sashes and ' Ribbons from 5 to 9 inches wide, in Plaids, Floral Designs, Roman Stripes, Persians, Etc., 39c¢ to $2.50 a yard Ribbons for hair bows and sashes, 19¢c to 79c a yard CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES FOR EVERYONE LEATHER GLOVE OR TIEIDOXES.........‘.. 98c LEATHER JEWEL BOXES in Tan, Red, Green and Blue, with chamois or velvet lining, 25¢ to $3.50 - LIBRARV SETS with Scissors and Letter Opener SCISSOR OUTFITS of three pai handies, in black leather case... POCKET VANITIES in folding leather case— SEWING ROLLS in leather or equipped for the traveler. FANCY ACCESSORIES FOR THE SEWING BAG 25¢ to 75 skin, fully 25 and 80c . B0c to $125 +v210c to 190 . Be to 150 with gilt & I Melon Pin Cushions . . 2% Spring Tape Msasures contain Mirror, Nail Cleaner and Tooth Pick, SHOPPING LISTS with extra.pad, 19, 250 and 3% TRAVELING FOLDING COAT HANGERS, thres in a set, in leather case. - SEWING BAGS WITH LEATHER SEWING TOYLAND IN THE BASEMENT-Don't Forget | po BASKET BOTTOMS, containing pair of Scissors, three. spéole ' of Thread and two balls of Cotton, two.sizes, BOXES with ‘14. smai\ spools of Colored Sitks, 'seven balls of Embroid- ery Cotton, thimbles, two packages of Needies, Scissors, - and place in bottom for work . A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF STERLING SILVER SEWING AND TOILET NOVELTIES 18 OFFERED AT VERY LOW PRICES TRAVELING CASES AND PULLMAN APRONS for the traveler, with rubber lining.... 25c to $298 SWEET GRASS BASKETRY Mads by the Indians Fragrant and dainty thess baskets for all purposes, make beautiful gifts. In the-varioys shapes you will~ find Sewing Baskets, those for handkerchiefs, thim- bles, scissors, sheaths, knitting baskets, bag -bottoms, * pin cushions, button baskets, glove boxes, etc. 15c to $1.65 % 26c' and 50c . 850 and 88c $1.75 and $138 $150 MYSTIC Roll Call of Stonington Lodge—Wil- liams Post and Sons 'of Veterans Hold Annual Elections. Stonington lodge, No. 26, L. 0. O. held its annual roll call Wudue-d-y gvening in the rooms in the Gilbert block. . There were. visitors from Fair- view lodge of Groton, Pequot and Mo- legan lodges of New London, Narra- gansett lodge of Westerly and Thames lodge of Montville, besides Wallace R. Johnson, secretary of Fairview lodge, Past Grand Master Frederick Burrows of New London, Past Grand Patriarch Samuel Prince of New London, District Deputy Grand-Master- Herbert. White of Groton. _After the roll call speeches were made by the visiting brothers. Then all adjourned to the banquet hall of the G. A. R. rooms on Pearl street, where a chicken pie supper was served by the ladies of Mystic Rebekah. lodge. A smoke talk was enjoyed and a social evening was spent by all. Newlyweds Return. Mr. and Mrs.- George C. Stott, who were married in Danielson Thanksgiv- ing day, bave returned from their ‘wedding trip and are to reside at No. 14 Jackson avenue. Mr. Stott will re. turn to his duties as clerk in the Mys- tic postoffice Friday morning. Annual Election of Williams Post. The annual election of Wilfiams post, 3. A. R. took: place Tuesday. after- noon, the following officers being elect- ed: 'Commander, . Cornelius Fowler; senior vice commander, John Smith; Sunior vice commander,’ John. H. God- frey; quartermaster: John G. Packer; chaplain, Alvin Cutle t, ‘Hor~ officer of the dny. s-.nm.l cmnmu, patriotic instructor, Flavius Cheney; sergeant major., Joseph New.- bury; . quartermaster sergeant, Benja- min Latham. §.'of V. Election. ° The_election of A. C, Latham camp, 8. of V., took place on'\Tuesday e ing in G. A. R. hall, the roflovlu offi. cers .bel elected: Commander, J. Al- den Sanders; senjor vice commander, George Richmond; jynior vice com- mander, Car| Bradley: secretary, J. E. Phillp Harris; . treasurer, Willard Kelgwin. .Hoth the post and the camp. officers will be installed into office the second Tuesday in January. _War News From Paris. Paris, Dec. 9, 10.35 p.. m.—The fol- lowing ‘official communication was. sued tonight: subseguently was ; occupied | impos Kurna by the British who are now in. gontrol of the country from the o tion of the Tigrés and - Euphrates the sen mnd of the richest fertile delta. rivers to. of Mrs, Ch-rhl W Nl“ Chulu ‘W. Hill, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Theodore in Death wae due to a general breakdown incident to age. days. HuL, of ‘Willimantic, and one dl\!l%:lr. Mrs. Theodore ville. She is also survived by a sister, Mrs, H. A. Race, of North Franklin. There are also Charles and John Hill of Willimantic and Allison Lha past four years and was an mable woman. she was an active member of the Bap- | 1 tist church. the guest of Mr, and are guests of friends in the borough. They were formerly residents of Staf- ford Springs and are now living in Philadelphia. Burr. eral days, is in a Hartford hospital for ing hl Mlnl. Mrs, Lucy. Wadsworth, in Stafford Holl | . Gray ‘were married at St. Edward's Umhmsie'dwimbykev F.J. gone to Florida, where they will spend the winter. her. home in: South, &d visit with her sister, Mrs. James got stuck -under the railroad W. | Forestville Wednesday bridge was not high load to' clear it and when the got about half way under it and could =o neither forward nor “ o ward untll part of moved: STAFFORD SPRINGS BALTIC Gray- Marriage — -Bridge Holds up Loaded Autetruck. Anna_ Rockwell, _widow of erick A. Revenue Appointment. M. Lyon, Staffordville, Tuesday morning. '8 o'clock, the latter a high mass. © was 1l only a fow | the evening-at 7.15 there was Ben She lea one son, Wallace M. Lyon, of feast was also celebrated at the co: three grandchildren, Lyon of Staffordville. She had made her home in Staffordville for In her younger years D oF e Yo ‘Borough Briefs. Joseph Josephs of Stonington is Mrs. Mena Adams. ‘Michael MoGillicuddy it 7.1, ¥ Christmas Sale. ‘The Ladies’ Aid soclety of the M, church heid their annual Mrs. As usual a fine line. of Excellent brought hom in a substantial sum. mu.s.umofspmu-um o =75 L been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. . John Perry, who has'been ill-for sev- | appointment in the internal reven: of Saybrook is visft- ow. Gray—Depeau. - Miss Blanche Depeau and Mahlon Time from injuri- ous ingredi- ents make Mr. and Mrs. J6hn A. Stannis have iss Alice Holden has returned to Windham -after a ‘Adelbert. Needham, Jr., has ntumad several w to Boston after spending town. Autotruck Got Stuck. An_ autotruck loaded with furniture bridge in for the truck uulncdmn» Death at 86— | Feast Day Services—Annual Christ- mas Sale of Methodist Soclety—Rod- Jodoin Receives Internal Tuesday, the feast of the Immacu- late Conception, was celebrated at St Mary's church' with mass at 5.15 and diction of the Blessed Sacrament and of the Rosary society, two new members being admitted. The vent chapel at 4.3) with very Impres-, sive ceremonles, during which a num. ber of the young ladies of the Acad. emy of the Holy Family were admit- |’ ted .to the Children of Mary soclety. A number of the younger puplls will communion i (Thursday) morning In the chapel Christmas sale in Sprague hall Tu.d-y -vunnx Paret by’ the Iedins were Hapmel ot emade aiso | H Roderick A. Jodoin has received an urvlce and will be stationed in Hart- ford. EERMUDA WEST INDIES, PANAMA CANAL, * WINTER CRUISES. Large steamers, fine service, sonable rates - Early bookings anowad be made with me for preferred ac- Tickets to Europe by all lines. Mail orders given prompt attentiong John A. Dunn Steamship and Tourist Agent. 50 Main Street Aute Repairing and Painting We repair Autos 6f all kinds in the oroper manher: Latest Improved Facilities make our shop unexceiied in New England. We bake the paint on, which makes it- wear better, keep its gloss lenger, ana wil not ocrack. Why ‘not have yours right? I costs no nore. Bentley-Clarke Auto Co. UHAIQS!.MV.I.L Dr. J. M. KING "DENTIST Building - JaniToWF NT WORRY m‘: rldhur thi- w‘l'::'ar We Spoel.l rlh. b the mm mhinfi and storage. 4 Your ocar l.d for and dohvond to and from ‘house. will have the ad- v-m.u of a huhd garage and Day and Night Service Kinney & Wyman Call 1231 Stop Talking War P Buy a NEW OAKLAND and have a safe investment. POWER, STYLE, ECONOMY “{CHANNING P. HUNTINGTON, Agent Tel. 783 Room 15, Shannon Bldg. DR.R. J. COLLINS DENTIST 143 Main Street, Norwich, Cona Phone 4244 TuThS In - First-class ‘Hanger, G-n-r-l Jobbing (hmim private), reasonable. " KUDLIK, 261 Central Ave., City THE BEAUTY SHOP McGrory Building, Rooms 19-36, NORWICH, CONN. v rdressing, lhlnnn-no. Scalp Facial nicus fih’l,% ai ’ ring and Evening intments taken. Hand or R bric Tel Conections HARRIETT E. BREED DENTIST DR. E. |. JONE3 . Suite 46 Shrnnon Building elevator Shetucket Street en- trance. Phone. B. ue Moi-ioan House