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B What Shall | Give?. A GIFT of JEWELRY will not disappoint, for it is something everybody likes mofiaingnhuewiflmnhdpywbmlvethtpmflmof‘%ntofive?” be surprised at the lowness of price, too. You Can Buy a Gift of Real Individuality and Distinctiveness for as low as 50c—$1.00 and up _ Excellent values are offered in the following articles, and upon inspection you'll readily recognize their worth and dependability. GIFTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - 1] ‘Buttons, Jq:;?lls,()-!“, BEar Screws and Pend. Tie Clasps, Col ‘:,r'l‘oll.t ns'fl!-l, Thimbles, Puff Boxes, Vases, Ftc. Hair and Clothes Brushes, % Spoons, Mugs, Cups, Fmblem Rings, Pins, Buttons, * Tollet Sets, Combs, Brushes. Cigar and Cligarette Cases, Eto. Bib Holders, Beauty Pins, Etc., Silverware and Cut Glass in sets or Tobs, Charms, individual pieces—artistic designs. Scarf Pins and Cuff Links, Mantel Clocks; Alarm Clocks, t Pins, Barrettes, Veil Pins, Fountain Pens, Pocket Knives, Carving Sets, Nut Crackers, ?xe-‘t Pins, Stick Pins Silver Pencils, Match Safes, Sideboard Accessories, Etc. These articles are rich in quality and refined in character. There can be no ques- tion about their being highly appreciated by the recipient. Come in and see the WHOLE line of gifts. We offer both economy and satisfaction, because personal in- spection is the only satisfactory way to buy. We can give equal or better values for the money than can be had anywhere. Gifts of Jewelry bought here have a permanent value and a lasting interest that go far toward making your Xmas ideal—BUT BUY EARLY. Danielson McEWEN & CHAPIN, Jewelers, conn. Successors to F. T. Preston THE STORE OF A THOUSAND GIFTS You'll Diamond Rings, Plain Set Rings, Silver Novelties, Umbrellas, Diamond Set Jewelry, Bar Pins, Handy Pins, Collar Pir Lavallieres, ‘Brooches, Wrist Watches and Bra Manicure Sets, Vanity C, Neck Chains, Lockets, Wats The Gift List Complete IVORY PARALIN FOUNTAIN PENS CIGARS PIPES COMBS BRUSHES MANICURE SETS BABY SETS DESK SETS CANDY MIRRORS SAFETY RAZORS THERMOS BOTTLES THERMOS LUNCH KITS RUBBER GOODS WOODWARD’S DRUG STORE, Danielson, Ct. The list really tells the story. We do not need o de- scribe these goods, but will ask that you come and see them, and trust to your own intelligence to tell you, through the best ¢ exidean in all creation—the eyesight —that they are the best goods in the market today, and that therefore they must be the goods that you want. Watch qu Windows County Commissioners. to Consider Dagenias’ License—Local Carpenters Getting 45c—Harry A. Chippendale’s Exploits - Recalled—Recruits - Needed —Officers of Moriah Lodge. Mrs. Louis Lague is ill at her home on the West Side. George C. Shotwel of Providence was 8 visitor with fricnde here Thure~ lay Bohemian Club Supper. Secretary Ira A. Warren went out inyitations for a supper at the Bohe- mivn club on the evening of Dec, 21, this gathering being for members. Masses on Holy Day. At St. James’ church today thers will be special services in observance of the Feast of the Immaculate Con- ception. A number of Danielson people will be in Putnam teday for the golden anniversary serviees at St. Mary’s church. To Consider Dagenias’ License. The county commissioners will sit here next Tuesday for consideration of the license application of Eli Dagenias Another Turbine Ordered. The Plainfieid and Danielson Gas and Electric company bas placed an order for anather big turhine to be installcd at the Plainfield plant, that the conStantly growing demard for power for commercial purposes may be met. Borough Carpenters Getting 450. Iaterest was created here Thursday by the union carpenters’ rotice that they are to have a wage schedule of not less than 45 cents an hour after March 1. That rat: is already being charged, and_eagerly given. in some instances in Danielson. Dirt Dressing Spoils Road. In the eastern section of the town, east of South llingly, mot s find that an attempt to improve the road by adding a covering of soft dirt has defeated the end aimed nat. Heavy traffic' has cut such deep ruts that it is barely possible for a touring car to get through. Christmas Savings Release. Next weel: will mark the release by Danielson banks of several thousand dollars of ristmas club and Tbrift club funds that have been saved by scores of depositors during the past year. It has been the experience in other vears that the greater part of this money goyes into holiday trade channels. Judicious Appointment. General John W. 4twnod, Waurcgan. new Windham county meicher of the stete fish and ame cominission, is re- gacded here as a splendid selection for the place. He is interesteC¢ in mat- ters pe ng to fish~and game and for years has had a p®eserve south of Danielson, Greeks Depressed. Greeks here are frank to admit that they are geniuinely discouraged over the situation in their old homeland | nnd fearful for the fate of Greece. This feeling has been accentuated as the GREAT ALASKAN EARTHQUAKE. |below sea level were elecied above it. The Yakutat B c was fortun- Barnacles which had lived in ocean |ately free from fatalities because tie Asccount of One of Ten Greatest Earth- |water were found 47 fect above the |region in which it occurred is sparsely quakes at Yakutat Bay, Alaska. sea. settled. 1 5 ol adaition to ustive | This report—"The Eathquakes Unele S8am has for sale coples of a|study of ik he luna |Yakutat Bay, Alas in_September, —is illustrai showing t earthquake, and w gion and seismograms of the d naifto with effects by the United States Geological Burvey, of the Department of the Ir terfor, on one of the ten greatcs which took p! ikutat Bay on and of 4 the h maps of the re- vesult of the fall of Bucharest and conditions of ~haos at Athcns. ks Him a Fake Propket. an interview given s there is : investization will er's claims, ad Digger at| ne 2% | viert ground for Hughesizing nim. oo =3 recorded at places as far ! - Y"'h. tyflly)';;mg;‘ :fl‘.:f:q:wks oc- Batavia, va; Cape Town, { Harry A. Chipperdale Remembered. o ageantes, 3, 1598, and v dica, and Cantania, Italy Harry A. Chippendale, who was ar- fi;om during the next three wieeks | b n be obtained from the superin-|rested in Providence to answer to an by many less violent shocks. The |many w nts, Washington, D. |alleged effori to defrauc ir connection area of greatest intensity lay along |at dista in paper and arranging of jitney drivers’ the flanks of the St. Blias Runge, in |OPDosite directions from Yakut employed here, as and the arex of egion over which o & region of high mountains and superh Ansiles TRoUR. clerk is_rememiered by T ESnclar aud the movement was ace |the trembling is more than i local people. last publicity companied by enormous avalanches | 1,500,000 square mil ‘This gives the| The Mexican protocol was “tied with | he received here 2 fow vears ago was and rock es. This wae 2 vivid kutat Bay earthquaie a red and green ribbon and sealed;” and | When he was sent to the state prison demonstration that the growth of |@mong the very eatest earthquakes [now we shall see what Villas tieup is | to serve a term after he had been pro- mountains is still in prog At |of histor times. Previous creat | like—Phi lelphia Ledger duced in the supe or court at Putnam withont _exception, resulted in ss of ife, the aumber of per- d reaching in one of them enormous total of over 60,000, pome places in the region pubsided and forests were subme t most places, however, tl:e land rose, ind many points which before Lad lain One Pa duc films sons K the an_average of 3,000,000 feet weekly. i If You Remember Last Year We had the best assortment of gifts ever shown in this vicinity. For your Christmas selections this year we have the best display of WHITE IVORY ARTICLES and IVORY SETS we ever had. Our STATIONERY is beautiful, while our selections of LADIES’ HAND BAGS and POCKET BOOKS is in a class by itself. APOLLO or HUYLER’S CHOCOLATES make very pleasing gifts. them in different size packages. For men we have at your disposal SMOKING SETS, TRAVELING SETS, SHAV- 'I.FG Sflgs;r l\gf;EORS, CIGARS in Christmas packages and the celebrated “J. D.” § Do not forget a WATERMAN IDEAL FOUNTAIN PEN in your selection of hnvel:vl}::r ya;‘el l‘;noo’l;lmg for useful gifts for young or old people, visit this store. FOR SERVICE—TRADE AT BURROUGH’S DRUG STORE “The Prescription Store of Quality” DANIELSON We have We motion picture plant pro- in connection with. a charge of a seri- nature. Other Reéruits’ Needed. This weei’'s dril! of the Thirteenth company was devoted to artillery arill by the plotting squad and the service of ~he piece game by the gun section. The final half shour of the drill was given up to instructions of the zun rew relative 1o cordage, riz and shears, etc. The worl spected by Captain Wilso; of VS AT and Major M. B. Pavne, New London. One recruit week. More are d: sevoral al tive vacancies among the ranks of the non-commissioned officers that may be had by those wno are wilting _to qualify. Officers of Moriah Lodge. Following are the newly elected of- has been enlisted this ed, and there are ficers of Moriah lodge, No. 15. A. F- and A. M.: W. M., Charles E. Francis; s. harles E. Franklin; J. W., Harold F. Glendining; _ treasurer, Charles S. Bill: secretary, . O. Arm- ington; S. D, William M. Franklin; J. D, Roland H. Gray; S. S, F. BE. Cunneen; J. S. Howard . Wood; marshal, A. P. Woodwardfii tyler, Ed- ward S. Carpenter. Getting Busy at Postoffice. Postmaster George M. Pilling eaid Thursday that the money order busi- ness at the postoffice is beginning to grow to holiday proportions. On two G.O0. THOMAS DRY GOODS The Store of Values WHAT CAN I BUY FOR HE, SHE AND THEY Listen! Santa Claus’ Main Exhibit for 1916 .Style. Colors and Latest Editions in Novelties or Staples Will Be Shown Here, Both Exclusive and Common Sense CHRISTMAS FURS “NABOBIA”—No one else in town has this Fur. Superior to Lynx or Fox, at ONE-HALF THE PRICE. Christmas China, Christmas Baskets, Christmas Handkerchiefs, Christmas Neck- mhfimm Towels and Linens, Christmas Aprons, Christmas Umbrellas, Christ- .mas Gloves. i Our Staple Lines of Hosiery and Underwear, Corsets, Etc., will Stand Comparison. WE ARE NOT THE BIGGEST OR THE BEST, BUT FULLY EQUAL TO THE REST. - This is the Oldest Dry Goods Establishment in Windham County. ‘tion to others’ exhibits. We've ways of our own and valu 'NO COLD STORAGE HERE. GOODS EXCHANGED MONEY REFUNDED Look up, the records. We pay no atten- for comparison. That's all. AGENT PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS. TH OMAS DANIELSON CORNER STORE, PHONE HYDE BLOCK 10c, 18¢ and 38 The ited! fa Bating Book 1 e St comimicto Here is a simple way to make really good dump- lings —light and whole- THE_PERFECT_BAKING POWDER RYZON Boiled Dumplings level toaspoonfuls RYZON; 2 level Ci Peopl. floars 1 level oalts 1 eople could not -a‘i‘:.:’ ooty T2 coptl (ooant 3 pinty il exist without phos- Mix . 1 s O fins sk ettt B orrub it in with the tips of the fingers. uid Fort e Sutti- | baking knowledge of 10,000 women * and famous. i S AR R g At Bowditch Dye Works, Inc., to Operate East Putnam Mill—Common Council Will Investigate Fire Department's Needs—Willimantic Speakers Ad- dress Men of Congregational Church —Golden Jubilee of St. Mary’s Par- ish Begine. Papers incorpor: mvtv:m Inc., ~ ® secretar of the state at Hartford. The iew company is to Operate the Houghton mill at Bast Putnam. The capital stock of the Bowditch company is $50,000 and the incorporators are Dexter FEiliott of Thompson, George A. Vaughn of Thompson; Benjamin Linesey, Jr., of Wauregan’ and Fred Ashton, Gloces- ter. R. L , The new concern is authorized to en- gage in tho dyeing of cotton, waste, Wool, rags, raw stock and yarns, in carbonizing wool, noils, rags and waste end to deal in dye stuffs. The plant that is to be taken over by the new corporation has been used for many years for mill purposes, woolen and cotton manufacturing op- erations having gone on there for years. The real estate has not as yet been conveyed, gut it will be soon. The members of the corporation are experienced as concerns textile work ©nd dyeing and are in a position to es- tablished going industry in the eastern section of the town. The plant was_operated by the Chaffee Brothers of Mass. ing the Bowditch -8 filed. Thursday for years Oxford, NewYorkJacksonville One $ Wed. 33 4“ Round Way 19 Sat. Trip Beach, Tampa, etersburg and all East and West Coast Resorts Werite for information and attractive free booklets ager, "Cryda” waliony® Liness Eion 56, North River. New Vork, or eall upon G. W. Adams, Deflot Tkl."Ant. NWT* NEW CHICKERING HOTEL J. H. Lucey, Prop., Putnam, Comn. Special Dinners WEDNESDAYS Soup, Frled Chicken, Maryla g Boilea or Mashed Botatocs: Fresh Ap: paragus on Toast: Tea, Coffes choice of Ple: Rt FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS. To Be Investinated Before Action Taken on Fire Truck Appropriation. An investigation as to the needs of the fire department and its ~ability, with its present apparatus, to give ad- equate protection to the property of the city and a revie. of the city’s fi- nances to determine whether such an expense is warranted at this time will precede action on the pefition of 160 izens to the common council for ace tion leading to exceed $3,500 for the purchase of an- other automobile fire truck. Action for the purchase of another automobile truck was taken a few days ago fol- lowing a discussion io the city's need of one by offi of the cham- her of commerce. When the petition came before the common council, Alderman Georze L. Padgeti said that he was In favor of adequate fire protection, but he be- lieved that the needs of the depart- ment should first be investizated and also information secured ns to the city being in a financial condition at this time to warrant such an expenditure. TUpon his motion the matter was re- ferred to the fire committee of the common council commit- tee. these to invy ugzested. This joint committee is to have the power to call the citizens t er for a discussion of the matter, if it deems such action advisable, and a report on the investigat to be made at the Tanuary meeting of the council. if pos- sible. Mayor McGarry named Alder- men Palbe, Padgott and Marcy mem- bers of the finance committee. in ac- rordance with the resolution. 2 Reappointed Water Commissioner. At the same session of the common founcil Mayoer J. J. McGarry named G. Harold Gilpatrick to su: self as a member of the bo: ter commissioners. Mr. Gilpatricts erm_expires next month. restraining order forbidding the paving any money (o the re- ceiver of the Pierson Engineering com- This concern, which ent work here, is about $100. vine street lights, the peti- rred to committee. Highway Department Has Balance. hairman Davis complimented th v department for its good wor much pleased. department has a balance of $500 t, it is blieved, to carry it i1 the yéar and meet the prob- able cost of snow removal. , The de- present A ana declared he wa mh number of or- ie the nor- is looked days of this week the ders issued was nea mal, and a further i for as the hcliday apg The usual zdmonit! ping parcels stoutly to wrap- marking them carefully is being given this year by the postoffice department. Feeding of the advice to be eful relative to shipping packages will almost insure arrival in good condition at the point of destination. Notice—By vote of Local TUnion Carpenters, this distric wages will not be less than forty-five cents an_hour after March 1, 1917. Joseph Halle, president.—ad Hurrying Miii Additien. Contractors who are doing wWork at the Connecticut mills are exercising every effort to finish the biz new ad- dition that has been built to connect the mills. The addition has been roof- © dand numbers of craftsmen are now engaged with the interior finisi. The new machinery that is to he placed ir position at the mill as quick ceived will equip the plant fo siderable increase in its we duction. madethe n appropriatiZn not t&| 50¢. THURSDAYS Old-rashioned New Engla: i Dinner, Faney Erisket, Botied Pata: toes, Green Peas Spinach or Cabb Tea,’ Coffce or Milk: choice of Ble—4ge, FRIDAYS Chowder, Plain Lobster, fresh boiled: Frenon Fried Potatoss, Deas Aspags: Bus Tips, Tea or Coffeé; choice of Ple =toe. —_— partment is considered condition. Alderman Alullan reported that the fire departmént has a balance of about $1,000. The in excellent derman discussed the matter of revising the city charter and ordin- Ances, then voting to authorize the clerk to have 50 to 100 copies printed. The matter of revision was referred to the committee on ordinances . At Savings Bank Association Meeting. Daniel J. Byrne and Chester E. Child attended the annual meeting and ban- quet of the Savings Bank Association of Connecticut, held Thursday at the Hartford club, in Hartford. Heard Willimantic Speakers. About 35 men gathered Wednesday evening in the banquet room of the Congregational church and after sup- per had been served, listened with in- terest to Rev. V. W. Cooke and the Messrs. Shepard and Efiott of Willi- who told of the success of the ystem and the FEvery Member s in the Congregational church limanti »The Congregational church of this city a few weeks ago voted to adopt the free pew system commencing January 1st and to make an Every Member Canvass in Decem- ber. Arrangements are being made to make the canvass next Sunday after- noon between two and six o'clock. Al- ready 15 men have signified their in- tention to help make the convass and others are expected to volunteer be- fore the close of the week. PARISH GOLDEN JUBILEE. To Begin at St. Mary's Church With Five o'Clock Mass Toda of the golden anni- vergary nce of the estabiish- ment of fary's parish was cele- brated at 5 o'clock this morning, Rev. Adrian Dykeman being the celebrant. |'At nine o'clock comes the pontifical high ma. There is no doubt that the church will he crowded at this service. e Arrests in November. The police report for November shows that there were only 9 arrests. Og this number two were sent to jail. Electr's: lights were reported out a total of 117 hours. Two stores were found open. The Bulietin’s Dispatch Brought News. There was spegal interest in this ignation of Rear Ad- miral Casper F. Goodrich, U. S. N, re- tired, as a member of the state fish and game commission and in the an- nouncement that he is to go to Cali- fornia. Arranged Church Decorations. Johi B. Daigle, James Caffery, Al- exander Gilman, Fred Gilman, Joseph Dupre arranged the fine decoration t adorn the interior and exterior of . Mary’'s church teday. YANTIC Crowded Hall and Well Pleased Audi- ence at Annual Christmas Sale and Entertainment for Benefit of Grace | Episcopal Church. Wednesda the Yantic decorated and w afternoon and evening re hall was gavly thronged with vil- zers and friends of Grace church he aided in making iie annual Christmas sale and entertainment a success. 3 There were artistically fashioned booths of spruce and evergreen trees, where ice cream was sold. The cake and tea table was _decorated with Christmas gariands. The candy table held a miniature Christmas trce; apron table was decorated with beau- tifu: yellow chrysanthemums, while the fancy work table had potted planrts to attract buyers. The following of the tables: Ice cream—Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Car- penter, Mr. and Mys. E. Allen PBid- well, Mrs, William Counterman ané Miss Olive Bishop. Apron—Mrs. Walter Hitcheon, Mrs. W. Kempton. Mrs. H. Holt and Mrs, Charles Brown. ancy work—Mrs. H. H. Farnum, Mrs. Howard Bishop, Mrs. Myron Ladd and Miss Louise_Gardner. Candy—Miss H. Huatington, Miss Jessie Hitcheon, Miss Jennie Hitcheon wnd Miss Lucy Bishop. Cake—Mrs. C. P. Vanderwaart, Mrs. C. D. Sevin, Mrs. J. C- Ayer and Mrs H. J. Gibbs. - e = Grab bag—Mrs. John iroy, Mrs. Mary Ladd and Miss Venie Eogue. At § o'clock an entertainment began under the direction of Mrs. Albert J. Bai‘ey and much amusement was af- forded. The program follows: Address of welcome, George Browning; solo, My Little Gray Home in the West, encore, The Sunshine of -Your Smile, Miss Elaine Hitcheon, accompanied by Mrs. Ernest Bullard; playlet, The Amateur Dressemaker, a breezy farce, with the following cast: Mr. Davelton .... Frederick Kingsley Mrs. Davelton.......Miss Venie Bogue Mr. Ploble. Charles Bentley had charge Each part was well taken and caused much mirth. , Solo, A Perfect Day, Walter Hitch- eon, uccompanied by Mra. Albert J. Bailey: plano selections, Mre. Ernest R Builard: solo.'T Hear You Calling Stones, Silverware, Cut Glass, Gold and Silver Jewelry, Etc., . “the” articles she or he is looking for. A few sugges- tions: . WATCHES FOBS BROOCHES _RINGS MATCH CASES CHAINS LOCKETS PENDANTS, ETC. Our prices are not “Xmas” ones—they all represent the maximum value for the money. A.E.BEAUREGARD 8 Woodward Building, Danielson . Holiday Goods e are ready now to show you our complete and care- fully selected lines of Christmas Geods. = Care has been taken to get the choicest things in TOILET GOODS, PERFUMES, PIPES, CIGARS. We mention specially ANSCO CAMERAS. Hundreds of Gift Articles L. J. MORIN'S WHITE CROSS PHARMACY CYR BUILDING,DANIELSON STICK PINS Me. encore, Sing Me to Sleep, Miss Elaine Hitcheon; duet, On the Wings of Night, Mrs_Ernest Bullard and Mrs. Alvert J. Tailey several weeks at the Garceau on Biue' Hill, his home here. farm of Felig has retursied to Miss Elaine Hitcheon charmed the| Cheshire—as result: of & vots Audience by her singing, a the | passed at the meeting of the numbers were favorably received. | board of dire s of the Connecticuf After the entertainment the cakes | State Reform Chesnire the in< and various other- articles were auc-|mates from now on will have to do tioned by Clarence (. Carpenter. J.ater [ Without the tob: which for somé there was dancing. music for which |time they had allowed the usq was furnished by ¥ A. Bolande. | of at specified times. It was dectded Raymond V. Congdon was in charge of | by the directors that the use of to- bacco, as it worked out, for the bo; the ticket cffice. All who were con- nected with the affair were grati with the results. was not good Their next attempt to please ‘he = st 0 b ¥ W"Siim| Qhildren Ory Personal Items. | FOR FLETCHER'S Louis Wilber is cpending some time | fn Norwich with his mother. CASTORIA Dr. H. H. Howe was called o Springfield, Vt. Wednesday night by LOUIS E. KENNEDY DANIELSON the iliness of his mother. Supervisors . W. Clapp and Potter of Willimantic were local visitors Thursday. Undertaker and Embalmer Tyler Ladd. who has been spending Atte~tion to Every Det: Special DIAMONDS OUR LINE INCLUDES MANY EXQUISITE GEMS And we also offer for Christmas selections the most varied Jewelry line in the country at prices that are right. WE SELL VICTROLAS SHAW Putnam Jeweler DO IT RIGHT NOW Start Your Account At The Danielson Trust Co. and Pay Your Bills By Check =} 1917 Christmas Club 4 PER CENT INTEREST ALLOWED If Payments Are Made Promptly. Starts week of December 27th. Anyone may join now. “The Home of the Christmas Club” THE WINDHAM COUNTY NATIONAL BANK DANIELSON, CONN.