Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 18, 1915, Page 9

DANIELSO Berough People Have a Day of Slides —The Bachelor’s Rsmance Present- ed By High Schocl Se ty-Seven Foet Picture Shown at Congregaf mas Service. Mrs. Grace S. Wheatley of Haw- king street is entertaining Mrs. W. J. Hill of Boston. ‘Mrs. . D. Horton is slowly, but steadily recevering from the effects of serious injuries received in Worces- ter last summer. Robert A. Stanzell of Meriden was a h friends in Danielson on Public Movies Arranged. A. L. Reeves is to have charge of the public motion picture display that hase been arranged for the Christmas season by the Business Men's asso- ciation. Henry C. Berrington of Concord was a visitor with friends in Danielson on Friday. : Sold Expensive Stallion. A horse breeders’ publication is au- thority for. the statement that M. B. Smith, who died in Main recently and who was formerly a resident of Dan- ielson, sold some time before his death, to a foreign government, a stal- lion for which he received $10,000. Danielson’s two ketball teame have taken trimmings this week end the defeat for the K. H. S. tearn be- ing the first of the season. The public schools throughout the town close nex y for the an- nual Christmas vac: . There has beer: @ let-up in the bus- iness of the town court this week aft- a quite lengthy period of activi- Some talk has heen heard this week of a proposal to alter one of the Main street business blocks into a theater. Much New Machinery Arrives. More than a score of carloads of machinery have been received here re- cently for installation in the Quine- baug mills, where it is being set up as rapidly as possible. An effort is being made to interest scme anufacturer in buying or leas- ing the now vacant plant of the Dan- ielson Worsted company at the head of Water street. It is said the de- mand for factories is good and such a good one as the loc mect someone’s wants. Overturned Automobile Righted. A delivery automobile of the Nass company of Providence that sward down the ice-covered Rest Thursday after- furned turtle was finall and found not to be badly ar was en route from Danielson to Providence and was not equipped with tire chains. Chance to Brighten Holiday. Those in charge of public institu- tions in this part of Windham coun- righted damaged. The ty are preparing tq give the inmates holiday dinners on Christmas and to otherwise invest them with the spirit o fthe day. It has been suggested that little hemembrances from country pecple to the fnmates of the Children's home, near Putnam, would not be amiss A DAY OF SLIDES. Dignity Did Not Count and Every- body Appeared to Be in the Tangle- foot Class, 8 derellas ! over this town day v happened to the people would be a shame to tell! T any ordinary town of about this s on a dr ember day when Etreets ar coated e and add a drizzling, freezing rain. Add nlso any reasonable number of per- sons willing to take a chance on thel ability to outguess what their feet are going to do. 1 them loose on any street that may happen to strike your fancy and let them do their own “shake well before taking” and you've got a possibi es cocktail that’s war- its ranted to bring results. Here in numb Danielson Friday there was of attempts at break- vements—and other upon them a la Everfbody was doing it. ch a carnival of grotesque acrobatics Las not been seen here since the davs when the Cave men used to chase the Indians out of their C: aret shows. troubles descended up- ind the unjust in equal was little to to their thoughts = slipy the ju on neasure—and there *hoose between as for a fine complexion you must do something more than use cosmetics. You must keep the blood pure, the liver and kidneys active and the Dbowels regular. You must also correct the digestive ills that cause muddy skin and dulleyes. | Beechams Pils offer you the needed help. They are mild in action, but quickly strengthen the stomach, gen- tly stimulate the liver and regu- late the bowels. They put the body in good condition _so the organs work as nature intend- ed. Backed by sixty years of usefulness, Beecham’s Pills are worth considering Directions of Special Value to W, with every box. So.l;wuywhlra. In h.::: 10c., 25c. 1 plant ought to | | Act 1, overture, Woodward; act Death of Thomas 8. Collins—Commu- nity Christmas Tree to Be Lighted ! Wednesday—Death of Mrs. J. Clara Morgan—Christmas Concert at Cen- gregational Church. Thomas S. Collins, who has been ill for about a week, died at his home on Church street early Friday mornins. Mr. Collins’ illness, which was not re garded as serious at first, developed into pneumonia. He is survived by his wife. Mr. Collins had been a resi- deny of this city for years and had been employed in various capacities. Relief Corps’ Officers. The following are the newly elected officers of the W. R. C.: President, Mrs, Mary J. Wright; senior vice pre: ident, Ella W. Wood; junior vice pre: ident, Mrs. Mary Pray; treasurer, Mrs. Mabel Carpenter; chaplain, Mrs. Mary Kenyon; conductor, Mrs. Sadie Wil- liams; guard, Mrs. Anna T. Albee; delegate to state department conven- tion, Mrs. Mabel J. Carpenter; alter- nate, Mrs. Mina Perry. Leases Middletown, N. Y. Hotel. Landlord Teddy Cassent is going to Middletown, N. Y., where he has leased hotel. Middletown is a city of about 000 people. It is anticipated that r. Cassent will give Middletown a star baseball team next season, as he did in Putnam last summer. The hunt for the burglars who sot into Smith Brothers' store at Pomfret and the railroad station in the same place a week ago this morning, cou tinues, but without definite success, it is stated. Officers have been wor ing out some clews, but as yet noth- ing decisive has come of them. Risky Coasting. began to reach the po- iday that youngsters are again endangering their lives by tak- ing reckless chances in coasting on certain_hills in the city. Friday aft- ernoon one boy who was sliding on the steep hill on School and Front streets, came within an ace of being lice on F or expressions on the matter, though the just are entitled to the benefit of the doubt. Nothing is conceded them in the way of points more impressive while humped for a dump, nor were they more impre e when stretched in the highw or by-ways. e local Chesterfields had a field ay In assisting fallen beauties to their feet, at wiah appealing service |they were quite artistic—unless they | happened to slip. | befell humanity was shared | Y by s, Fords and automo- | :also s and motorcycles. i horse: were not properly spurred slid all over the Streets—and flattened themselves again them. did some of the dizziest slides one can imagine and one rider of bicycle had the machine complete revolution of a circle for him when he tried to turn out for a per- son crcssing the eet. A dozen persons fell in Main street hin ten minutes at noon. This pro~ el amusement for the onlookers, ut it was anything but a joke for some of those who fell, though no one reported as badly hurt. Scores bles in town during the day. »se who did not fall were duly <ful and said “Blessed be the Man. w cars went sputtering along routes making headway not- withstanding the ice coating on the overhead work. Jur local Cloud Sticker who is al- s sober when he makes predic- or discusses the weather, sobrie- ing a _great asset in a predictor kind, very sald that the rain was heavy; in fact he didn't ghed much of anything in S0 was quite possitive it very wet, because people’s s didn't appear to give that im- sion. He admitted without r ation, however, that the rain very slippery. was BACHELOR’'S ROMANCE, Given By Seniors at Orpheum Thea- ter Friday Evening. A Bachelor's Romance, given as the *nnual senior play by the class of 1916 was_presented in the Orpheum thea- ter Friday evening. The play was at- tended by a large audience, though many were kept away on account of the bad walking. The cast and the music played dur- ing the evening was as follows: The cast, arranged in the order of their appearance: Martin, Beggs, Edward W. Cundall; Mr. Mulberry, Rene C; Mr. Sav- Silvio ~ B. Maynard David Holmes, Hemry C. Aylsworth; Florence M. Potter; Gerald Fugene M. Reed; Helen na Tetreault; Miss Clemantine, Ada Mae Dawson; Harold Reynolds Homer W. Dixon; Harriet Leicester, Helen Dowe: Jame: The coach was Mr. V The musical was March, Stars and Raymond Smith. H. Barron the following: Stripes Forever. e- 3, selection, march, The lection, Tone Poem: A Perfect Day; act Slippery Slide. Motion Pictures as Business Attrac- tions. Motion pictures are to be shown on the exchange block this evening at 8 o'clock as a part of the Business Men’s programme plans. A reel will be shown at 8 o'clock and then there be an intermission until 9 o’clock, when another reel will be shown. act 4, PICTURE OF BETHLEHEM. To Be Shown at Congregational Sun- day School Service, Dec. 26. . The Congregational Sunday school is to present to the public the great and beautiful picture of Bethlehem. Never has a picture of such size been seen in any church or other public ibuilding in" this town. One must sure off 27 feet to realize how big . The picture will be the back- ground for a short and impressive Christmas service Sunday evening, As the time of the service will five o'clock it will be convenient for most people to attend, The main purpose of all the effort put forth is to receive gifts of money and clothing for whalkever object, at home or abroad, that appeals to the giver. It is being susgested that the gifts of money be made in sealed envelopes with the object marked on them. THE BROOKLYN SAVINGS BANK (Incorporated, A. D. 1872) PHOENIX BLOCK, DANIELSON, CONN. STATEMENT OCTOBER 2, 1915 Baselst o St S TR e RTHUR 4TWOOD and ‘Treasurer, Pres'dout, J. A ecratiy You can deposit here by mail. ceeeee.....$2,400,922.57 eiaieleisialnis ote o 12,374, 458.54 90,000.00 Vice-Pres, WILLIAM A. BURNHAM CLARENCE A. POTTER Accounts solicited and up. Give a present that is lasting. the reputation of the largest furniture houses in the country. Christmas Gift Suggestions Dining Room Sets in oak or mahogany, $35.00 and up. Bedroom Sets in oak, mahogany, Circassian walnut and birdseye maple, $25.00 The Gift Worth While | Fine Furniture Our Furniture has that staying quality and is built upon Children’s Rocking Horses, Go-Carts, Carriages, High Chairs and in fact many pleasing articles for the children. A full line of Men’s and Ladies’ Desks, Music Cabinets, Pictures, Rugs, Looking Glasses, Medicine Chests, Fancy Rock- ers, the Famous Crawford Cooking Range, Electric Lamps, Smoking Sets and in fact articles that will surely please. M. HOURIGAN COMPLETE HOME FURNISHERS 62-66 Main Street....... run over by an automobile. The boy couldn’t control his sled on the icy going. Complaints from drivers about the danger of running over children who were coasting also came from other parts of the city. It is very probable that notices wiil be posted today forbidding coasting on certain steep and dangerous iills in the city, all of these hills favorites with the young pcople. In most cas arises from sleds dashing {out from side streets onto much trav "led routes and at points where driv- ers cannot see wheth leds are com- ling out of the side Other s will be made “free’ where ing will be comparatively safo. Public Christmas Tree. Vext week the children of Putnam are all expectant of joyous times und their visions of the public Christma tree that i3 to be erected on what i known as the postoffice lot on Sout Main street are something wonderful to hear about. The tree as planned for will be something of a novelty for this city. The tree that has been ected is big one. It is to be strung with electric lights and will be illuminated for the first time next Wednesday evening. Townspeople Walked Places. It seemed almost a anyone to slip up in and almo: slide into If the curvature of sufficiently decided, been in danger of space. The fi i ing in this city at. There were nlls galore. horses fell, but no serious damage W done. Sand, ashes and sawdust wer used in many places to make guod walks nd across streets. the da in Slippery possibility for Putnam Friday the next town. the earth were one shooting might have off into the tracking on OBITUARY. J. Clara Morgan. ., N. Y., paper has the fol- al interest: turday, December 4, occurred the h of Mrs. J. « Morgan of Worcest Deceased was born in Naples vears ago and was a half ister of John C. Morsan of this place. Her husband, Joseph W. Morgan, died a number of years ago. Besides her half,brother, deceased is survived L one stepson, Frank Morgan of Worces ter, who was present at the funeral which was held on Monday.” Mrs. Morgsan was a cousin of the late Mrs. Andrew K. Leavens of this place, and was with her at her death, and remained with Mr. Leavens and cared for him until his death. Since then she has passed most of her time at West River. She had visited here but a few weeks ago and was rema. ably active. She arrived in New Yor December 1st, and was apparently in her usual health. City Briefs. Passenger trains from the Shore lin were run through this city Friday aft- ernoon, some of them expresses of Pullman cars. The trustees of the Putnam Savings bank are to have their last regular monthly meeting of the year Mon- day. P. J. O'Brien sit with relatives returned from in Providence. a = CHRISTMAS CONCERT. To Be Given by Bible School of Con- gregational Church. The_following is the program for the Christmas concert in the Bible school of the Congregational church tomorrow (Sunday Professional, number 134; prayer, pastor; anthem, Hark, Hark, My Soul, choir; responsive scripture, number 67; hymn, A Little Town of Bethle- hem, number 128; A Legend of Cathay, Ruth Child; song, primary depart- ment; presentation of gifts of primary department; scripture reading, junior department; presentation of gifts of Jjunior departmen: presentation of gifts of junior C. E.; hymn, The First Noel, number 132; They Gave Him Their Treasures, Helen Phillips; pres- entation of gifts of intermediate de- partment; solo, Now the Day Is Over, Speaks, Miss Josephine M. Gifford; presentation of gifts of senior depart- ment; presentation of gifts of adult department; hymn, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, number 126; presentation of gifts of Home department; The Story of the Other Wise Men, Miss Florence Sargent; hymn, As With Gladness Men of OIld, number 116; benediction. Submarines utilize storage batteries and electricity for power when sub- merged. RHEUMATISM CAN BE CURED Sufferers with Rheumatism, Neural- ®ia, Neuritis, Lumbago, Sciatica, Rheu- matoid Arthritis or Gout, no matter how severe your cawe is, write for my book. " Frederick Dugdale, M. D., 372 Boylston Street, Boston, Mass., Dent. 823, PLAINFIELD Funeral of Mrs. Samusl Peterson— Seniors’ Play Draws Big House— Water From Station Tank Wasted. The funeral of Mrs. Samuel Peter- son was held Thursday morning at nine o’clock from her home on Plain- fielq street. The services were con- ducted by Rev. Mr. Harrington of the Episcopal church of Pontiac, R L James Royle sang a hymn in a very impressive manner. There was a large number of beautiful floral trib- utes. The bearers were the three brothers, Gust, Henry nd Frank Lund- gren, and her son, Rudolph. Burial was in Pontiac, R. I. Seniors Give Play. The Senior class of the Plainfield High school played The Time of His Life, last cvening in the People's theatre before a crowded house in a very pleasing ard satisfactory man- ner. The cast follow. Bob Grey ... Mrs. Bob Grey Tome Carter, Mr: Mrs. Peter V Clarence Winsor .. Doris Potter Grey's moth- Clark Denison combe. .. Ruth Mathewson Mr. Peter Wycombe..Howard Kenyon Dorothy Landon Margaret Tootill James Landon, Sr. ..Francis Colloman Uncle Tom .. Dewey Seguin Officer Hogan Floyd Main The members of the cast were coached by Benjamin Dawson. | Water Waster. A special. known as the ping pong, which does switching here every noon took on water at the tnk on the Providence and Willimantic line Fri- day. In filling the tank on the en- gine the fireman forgot to push the rod away and when the engine started the cab struck it and tore it down. For a while water was gushing in a large stream around the section where the tank is located but the break was repaired before any resious trouble resulted. G. F. 8. Initiation. The Girls' Friendly society of St. Paul's Episcopal church are to have Initiation ceremony Sunday after the morning services in the church. Rev. James George will officiate, Heard and Seen. Miss Helen Moran is spending the Christmas vacation with her parents, in_Willimantic. Mis: rave Dodge will leave today for Philadelphia, where she will spend some time at the home of relatives. Miss Meta Springer left Friday for Maine, where she will spend the va- cation with her parents. The ground in this sectlon was covered with a thin coat of ice. As soon as the light rain which was fall- ing touched the ground Friday it would freeze, making very bad and very dangerous walking, but no se- rious accidents were heard of yester- day. Jesse Alexander had his hand cut while at work in the No. 1 Mule room Friday. JEWETT CITY Special Chrictmas Music Arranged For Tomorrow in Baptist, Congre- gational and Methodist Churches— Boy Able to Skate to School—F. C. Whiting Injured. Christmas music will be given at the Baptist and Congregational churches Sunday. At the Baptist church the programme includes: Prelude, Gloria in_Excelsis, Henry Smith; Anthem, The Herald Angels Sing, Fearis; Anthem, Brightest and Best, with violin obligato by Miss Tla M. Brown, Lorenz; Postlude, The Marvelous Work, Hayden. Organist, Miss Katherine Babcock. Chorister, Miss Alice A. Brown. In the evening there will be a mu. sical service in the main audience room by the young people of the church. Rev. J. A. Spidell's morning subject is Bethlehem. In the even- ing it is, How a Young Christian May Succeed in the World. Congregational ‘Church. The musical programme in the morning at the Congregational church includes: Prelude; Anthem, Lift Up Your Hears, Hopkins, arr. by G. M. Evans; solo from The Star of Bethlehem, F. F. Flaxington, Mrs. John LaFontaine; Anthem, Peace On Earth, Gabriel; Postlude, selected. In the evening, in the audience room of the church, a Story and Song Ser- vice In Quest of the King, will be given. The story will be read by Mrs. R. F. Chepey, and the music will be sung by a chorus choir. There will be solos by Mrs. L. G. Bucking- ham, Mrs. John LaFontaine and Theo- dore A. Robinson. The choir includes: Sopranos: _Mrs. John LaFontaine, Mrs. L. G. Buckingham, Mrs. Edw. Hurlock, Misses Ruth Stewart, Mary McNicol, Elizabeth and Katherine Eiehelberg. Altos: Mrs, E. Mirs. H. Hiscox, John Stwart, Misses Harian Robinson and Ethe! Thompson. Tenors: E. T. Burleson, W. E. Mar- = e shall, Frank Wilcox, Alex McNicol. Members of Grace Church Sunday Basses: T. A. Robinson, S. F. Brown | School Give Christmas Entertain- and E. S. Hiscox ment—Woman’s Guild Meets—Gen- Organist, F. S. Leonard. Chorister, Mrs. E. H. Hiscox. Ren Charles A. Northrup of Nor- wich, will preach in the morning. dications of Discipleship. Episcopal Service. Rev. I. C. Sherbourne of Poque: tanock will conduct an Episcopal s ernoon. Injured By Fall. several days on account of a fail his barn Wednesday. injured, and on Friday Dr. J Sweet was called and found placed bone and torn ligament Skated to School. The streects and sidewalks were glare a mi Frida " BALTIC the Methodist Episcopal church day. a. m. there will be special music sermon; subject, Items in mas Message. At 7 p. m. the Peac In the evening it will be Present In-| vice in Slater Liblary hall, Sunday aft- | p F. C. Whiting is unable to walk for | in | One foot was Byron ice, and navigation had to ! F There will be Christmas services at Sun- | At the morning worship at 10.30 | and | the Christ- | choir | will render the cantata The Prince of | eral News. The members of the Sunday school of Grace church gave Christmas en- Methodist Church. tertainment in rire kngine hau Fri- Rev. Samuel Thatchers morning ! day evening. The programme follows subject at the Methodist church 1s|Address of Wel Ralpih Gibbs The Measure of a Measureless Love. | S0ns, Christmas , by a composed of M Florence Carpenter, Miss Deulah Carpenter, Paul and George _ Leonard; _rec { Grandfather's S Civa pen Celia Broming % Isle, solo aken by Chivers and Leonard, assisted by i Carpenter ! Carpente recitati Questions, Miss Mar { When Santa Claus Brown: One Smith: T n L. Come er, and A jardner, mo | worth, Miss Irene ina Mo: Wood- Miss Bishop oodworth, Olive be conducted with circumspection. Al- |0s the girls; rec , He bert G. Brewster, who lives a mile | Wants from Santa Brom- from the village, skated from his duet, Exc feacher, Mis home to the Riverside Grammar | Clarlotte tle | Paul Chive hool at noon. recitation, When Grandma Goes A Henry Hamilton; _recitation, Personals. While Shepherds Watched Their Floc Willlam C. Bliven has been confin- | by nht, Claude Robinson: Just Be- ed to his bed for a week with a se- | fore Christmas, Percy Robinson: farce, vere cold. The Sewing Circle Meets Wit Mrs. O. F. Miller and Miss Josephine | Higgins, and the parts were ably sus Miller are in New York. tained by Miss Edna Bentl Mi il Kilroy, Miss Venie Bogue, M s Manning, Miss Irene Woodworth, Inez Woodworth, Miss Lucy . Miss Olive Bishop, Miss Edna . Ellie Bentley, S Frederick F. Manning and Roscoe There wasn't a_dull moment ended w ginia_reel, It and then the room was red for general dancing. The was e e of the sup lent, Mrs. Ellen Beswick, {and C. E. Carpenter, who had as as- | sistants Miss Sybil Kilroy, Miss Venie | Bogue, Miss Edna Bentley and Mrs. | C. D. Sevin. Mrs. Howard Bishop was accompanist for the singers. Met With West Side Member. Local membiers of the Woman's gutld met with Mrs. Charies Carpenter of the | West Side, Norwich, Wednesday after- {noon. ~ Afier the business session, a i soclal hour was enjoyed, during which | the hostess served dainty refreshments. The members were able to add $55 to their treasury as a result of the food and fancy work sale held in the Yantic hall last week. There was a meeting of the vestry- men of Grace church Monday evening. F. W. Clapp of Willimantic was & itor here Friday. acksmiths have been unusually during the past week, the ice of Friday making it unsafe to > | busy storm drive. John Curry has had electric. lights installed in his shop. To Be Bridesmaid. s Sybil leaves town today rday) for Spencer, Mass., where to be bridesmaid for Miss Helen slasser, whosc m: iage with Julian loot takes place Christmas day. Miss ser was a former resident here, { when her father was overseer at Yan- tic West Farms. |\ Fsotect Yowsself! AT FOUNTAINS, HOTELS, OR ELSEWHERS HORLICK’S MALTED MILK The Food-Drink for All Ages RICH MILK, MALT GRAIN EXTRACT, IN mmr [ you say “HORLIOK'. ;’onu’n::y got a Substitute. naturally get left. there arc Victors from $10 to MARSH BUILDING, Street, NEW LONDON, CONN. 230-232 State Don’t you get left. we'll put it aside for delivery on Christmas eve. ‘The instrument shown above is the Victrola X, $75. Come in today and pick o $100. Easy terms if desired. j (D. S. MARSH) SUNLIGHT BUILDING, I 46 Franklin Street, NORWICH, CONN. Every home can have a Victrola for Christmas No one need be without a Victrola so far asexpense is concerned. But you may not get one if you don’t order in time! There’s always a big demand at the Christmas season—and some late-comers ut the style you wish and And besides the various styles of Victrolas, THE HOUSE OF MARSH