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the tull? CHRISTMAS RIBBONS Wide Ones and Narrow Ones For WAll Purposes There are wideones for the hair bows of the little girls in plain colors, in Dresden effects, Moire and others. HANDKERCHIEFS THOUSANDS OF THEM—HANDKERCHIEFS FOR EVERYBODY You are going to give Handkerchiefs to someone for a Christmas Get them at the Handkerchief Store — The Boston Store. We bought thousands of them in' preparation for the : Christmas rush. We have them for every member of the famxly, from the baby up to grandpa, and we have the kind which is suitable for each. Do you want a simple little Cotton Handlkerchief, with pict- ures on it—the kind of a Handkerchief that the little girl covets? We have it. Do you want a big man’s Handkerchief —ample in size and one which will stand repeated washings? We have it Are you looking for a dainty Lace Handkerchief cr one with deli- cate Embroidery—the one which the favored lady wants to carry to We have it. » There are rick Silk Ribbons for bags and other fancy work. There are narrower Ribbons for tying the - Christmas parcels—not alone the plain red ones but the novel NENETTE AND RINTINTIN RIBBONS This Ribbon tells the story of.the two little Belgian kiddies who were ’, their parents. It is new and it is Christmas spirit. They make dandy gifts. befriended by the soldiers afier the APRONS FOR GIFTS Always Useful and Always Needed By Every Woman There are great, big, roomy Bungalow Aprops of extra good quality— N the kind you can put on over the frock and protect it complately. These are the Aprons grandma used to wear when she made the pies and the ginger snaps which smelled so good. plain or fussed up according to the use they are intended for. there are long Aprons with bibs, and short Aprons with bibs—almost as many kinds of Aprons as there are of people, and almost as interesting. 59¢ to $2.50 Boches had driven away or killed pretty, and it carries with it the There are the round tea Aprons, Then FROM 5¢ TO $5.98 Some Very Sensible Christmas Gifts Gifts which are of lasting value, and which a woman will surely ap- preciate. A fine Shirtwaist Pat- tern of pretty silk, material for a skirt or dress—these arc sensible and valuable gifts. SIK SHRTNGS : $1.25 to $2.00 a Yard~ These are pure silk and fast col- ors, and tie designs ara such that they are suited to either Men’s or Women's Wear. PLAID SILKS $2.00 to $2.50 2 Yard These were speciaily designed for blouses, but may ~be used for skirts and dresses as wall. They are real Scotch plaide, representing nine clans. STRIPE TAFFETAS $2.00 o $2.50 a Yard For Drecses and,6 Separate Skirts a taffeta is hard to beat. Give the wife enough to make a dress or skirt. We will be glad to heip you select it. REMNANTS OF SILKS AND VELVETS FOR FANCY WCRK —We will place ail patiern in pretty holiday boxes i KLEVER KRAFT SILVERWARE DAINTY TABLE NOVELTIES AT LCW PRICES This Klever Kraft Silver will not tarnish, and much skill and artis- try is exhibited in the pretty picces which we are showing in our Base- ment Department. Horseradish Jars. Marmaiade Jars. Dessert Saucers Sherbet Saucers. Flower Vase.... Indivi Indivi al Casserole. . COLCHESTER Dennis Kiley and John O'Brien of Moodus were ‘visitors in town Tues- day. Miss Jennie Mintz left Tuesday for a ‘bw days' visit with her siaters Tn New York. : Mrs. Willlam Teed of Hartford is the guest of her husband, rEnginee Teed, of the branch railroad. Roy Allen of Wallingford, formerly of Colchester, is visiting in town this week. James Purcell and Walter and Leo ;tha motored to Norwich Wednes- ay. The Liberty chorus met in Academy hall Wednesday for rehearsal and also to see if the chorus would be con- tinued, as interest has been lagging lately. Earle Holmes was a caller in Nor- wich Wednesday. Miss Rose Smith was in New Britain Wednesday. She went to accompany home Miss Mabel Hikox, who had been il geveral days with influenza in that eity. Clayton D: Barton and brother of East Hampton were callers here Wed- nesday, Mr. and Mrs. Bdwin R. Sherman 'I'llo DIET .ml After “v—. A for and get INFLUENZA The ou Roliabh Horllck, Malted Milk g Nutritious, Digestible Mld. by the ORIGINAL Ho: carefully sclected materials. Used ccessfully over cen Endot::d by phsy' icians’ %etywhme‘z. Horlick”s the origina were calling on friends in !‘:orvvichl Thursday. David B. Murray was the guest ot friends in Norwich Wednesday. Sheriff George H. Stanton was a business caller in town Thursday. Harold Clark and James White of North Westchester were Colchester visitors ‘Thursday. The local company of State guard held their drill Thursday evening. An elimination @rill was held, also a drill of the different squads by their cor- porals was held, getting in readiness for the competitive drill which will be held at the coming ball of the com- pany. The suit of Asher Berman, of Col- chester, against James H, Hyfle, of North Franklin, was tried out before Justice of the Peace Myron R. Abell, Monday afternoon. Berman sued to recover dameages of $100 for the sale of a cow alleged to be diseased. He said that he paid $165 for the animal last month, and that Mr. Hyde told him it would give from 2 to 30 quarts of milk a day. He told Mr. Hyde he wanted a guaranteed cow and Mr. Hyde said that he would guarantee this cow. When, he was leaving, Mr. liyde went Into_the house and wrote out a receipt. He gave it to Berman Food-Drink, t.l pnpu«l. | When it came' time to milk the animal, at the gate. Berman cannot read. The Ccow was due to freshen 4n a day, and he found that the rear quarters of the udder were dried up and would give no milk, Dr. B, K, Dow, of Williman- tic, said that the cow had been in that condition for some time flnd probably could never be cured. Berman said that he had showed his receipt to his neighbor o read to him, and: the neighbor Faid the receipt said ‘“not guaranteed.” Mr. Hyde denied that he had guar- anteed the cow. He admitted th®: ave the receipt to Berman just a was leaving, and that he did not rc"d to him, but said that he told him at the time that the cow went without a | guarantee.. He said that he did not know that anything was the matter with the cow gt the time he sold it to Berman. Justice Abell reserved his decision. Arthur M. Browh of Norwich ap- peared. for Mr. Hyde and I, O. Ryan of Middietown, for Mr. Berman, MOOSUP E. E. Dupuis has received a Ietter frém his son Lionel, the first one since ! . the armistice was signed, in {,ich ke says: Somewhere in France, Nov. 17, 1918. Dearest Folks:— Just’a few lines to let you Rhow ! am alive, but sick with a bad cold. suppese an YyOou people are vig; glad that this terrible war is over? Well maybe you don't think we are, as ail the boys are alive and well, and i won't be long before I'll be home, by Easter at the latest, I think. At least | I hope so! How. i8 dear mother, and how is Edgar? ‘Please tefl Bdgar to hdve hir Buick in good running order, for whet 1 get home I want to use it for : month. There is no need of sending anj ‘more money from now onm, as by th: time it will get here T may be on m; | way home. Gee! I can't believe it is* over, and am sure happy it is! I 'wish you all a Metty Christma: and a Happy New Year. Thin| ct m When the dinrer js on the tal Ha! Best regards to ail. P)msn mother for me New Year's. Your true soldier sof, Waterbury.—A local organ has already subscribed $500 to ti §| the Rhode Island hotel 8| the principal an §! Gition and declared they must call the f| ment of the orchestra and the’ assem- 81 dance in spite of the objection of the f| hizh school i Providence diocese, urging that Amor- #(the White house, as it was expres B! American peace delagates to | they can to secure for tho Irish §| diplomatic and foreign relations bill. | Rz resentative Samuel H. Davis of wmer,ly has a chance of being select- ed as majority leader of the housx at the incoming session of the legislature by reason of the appointment of Rich- ard W. Jennings to be state !reaturcr to fill the vacancy caused by the of Treasurer WA\W A, Read. Jennings, representative from Cra.n- ston, was leader at the last session and if he failed in his ambition to be speaker would have retained the fi leadership. Harry T. ell of Cran- ston, recently elected a member of the republican state central committee and manager of the Coit senatorial cam- axgn, can have the leadership if he ts it, but # is said he will not ac- ce] In that event the honor wiil probably come to Mr. Davis, who is second choice of the republican lpad- ership. He might have an oppo- nent Harold Andrews of Providence. “Upon assurance that the general as- sembly in grand committee will elect him for the two-year term, Mr. Jen- nings, will resign as representative, as secretary of the state returning board and the armory. commission. Rev. Frank H. Decker, a former pastor of Pawcatuck Congregational church, now pastor at Chepachet, offi- clated at the funeral services of Gen- eral Treasurer Walter A. Read, Fac- teries and stores in the village were closed and the governor and other state officers, judges of the courts, and public men Zenerally were among the attendants at the funeral, Private George Klnne, Jr., 20 Rocket | i street, Westerly, was reported as se- verely woundd, in Thursday’s casual- ty list. He is son of Mr. and Mrs. || George Kinney and registered in New Jersey where he was empioyed as a baker at the time of rezgfration. Ho subsequently returned to Westerly and| was at work for the Mohican com-| rany, when he was called to military duty under the selective service law. He entered the army in September, 1617. He went to Camp Dix. then to Camp Lee and sailed overseas in July Joseph A. Ozanne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ozamne, 207 Mechanic street, Pawczsa~t, who before being called into military service was em- ploved as plumber by the Drysdale concern, died of pneumonia in a hos- pital in France. He was among the first to go from Westerly under the selective service law, leaving in Nov- ember, 1817, was in severe act e vice om the battle front and escaped injury. ' He leaves a wife, und a stn born since he entered the army: also by his parents, a brother and a sister. He wasg born Octcher %3, 1879, The notice received in i states that Private Ozanne dled on Nev. 30, 1918, MHe was assign Cempany F, ¢th regiment, 24 qdivi nd sailed from Hoboken fer Framnce t February. [ As a matter of discipline iwo b: tudents of the Weste y High schoo! Y pended, it is slieged, for to riving arranged the nei | to help itending to e football tea: he expenses. - They asked per- jon to use the High School hall | 1.this was refused oa the ground | N Lat it was no dance hall. Then the beys arranged to have the dance in | last Monday In the merning of unced that night. would not ta orchestra had been engag the assembly hail of the Rhode Island hotel.- The two boys we: ager of the hotel, explaiy dance off. It was here where the hotel mannge?| @ epped in and relieved the re bly hall. He asreed io take aover tha whole affair and give t. self and, the boys had n to do with the affair, So o superintesndent and the hoys are discinlined. It is said tha net proceeds of the dance was just on dollar. Senator Peter C. Gerry has recsived the petitions, signed by Bishop Har kins and two hundred priests of the n officials uge their jnflucnce. s ob- tain for Ireland the right of self-de- terminaticn. Senator Gerery presented the petition to Secretary Tumuliy at d H in the petitfon that the matter b Lrought to the attention of the presi- dent. Representative Kennedy say: the committee on foreign affal not yet considered the resolu* troduced urging the preside: th in péo- ple the oppertunity to determina for themselves tfeir Zorm of government. The committee is engaged with the Local Laconics. Collegians have commenced to come home for the Christmas vacation, Rhode Island tdrkeys are still roosting high. None have reached the Westerly ‘market. It is estimated that.theve are ,as manv selective service soldiers back in Westerly, as there ars original members of the Fifth company that were drafted into the federal service. A Third district court session 1s scheduled for Westerly this morning. The Red Cross membership cam- raign is being cendueted auietly and very effectively in Westarly, A Westerly storeman says the tight- wads seem to be looséning up as Christmas approaches. There will be spaeial Christmas music in some of the churches next Sunday. ]Farly shopping is the rule in Wesi- erly. All' the granite at River Bend was not quarried in Westerly. One of the latest granite monum rected there came from another :tate. There is no class distinctione on Westerly’s Roll of Hotfor. IL ig the rurpose to hava the name of every man who served ‘n the army or navy anywhere during the war :ccorded. More than 2,000 names have been added to Westerlv Chapter, Red Cruss, thus far this wel 1’rlvate JerSinh Shéa sf (arden reet writes fr hospitai in France M scl at E. la: m in Instantly! " Stomach Feels Fine! No Indigestio sourness vanish. that he has been wounded and gassed. begins today and sessions will be re- sumed Dec. 30. college cadets is homg for the Christ- mas vacation. week Thursday. ‘Britain, per consisted potato , coffee, cake and ice cream. Over $16; was realized. Sunday. A Sunday school concert will be held at 7 o'¢clock. ed a turkey supper at Pendleton Hill welghed 330 pounds. church is to give a Christmas concert New York purchasers. P. U. last Bunday evening at the Bap- tist church. Stomach upset? Belching acids, gases and sour food? Instant relief awaits yoil. The mément Pape's Diapepsin teaches the stomach all the indiges- tion, dyspepsia, gases, heartburn and Mngicl ‘Don't sufi‘er! Costs lmle at any drug store. Eat flvome foods without fear. Your ohanoe to maké your dollar go. a long: way. Bogmmog Saturday ‘Morning, December let, we will offer for a few: days only, big values in Men’s and Boys Clothing. Look at these prices we. hiave quoted, and you will find the sweeping reductions we have made, forjfilose few days. A Few of Our Offermgs One lot of Boys’ Suits in Corduroys, Mixtures and Blue - SRS SRR RS G el oach One lot Boys’ Assorted Suits (extra fine quality) -_--._-$3.98 each - NOTE—These two lots of Boys’ Smuueuhghflymperfeet,butmll not effect the wear and afe not noticeable. These are two emptwnblegoodvl}nel. Do not overlook them. One lot of Boys’ Pants (all sizes 6 to 17 years)----.-----85o a pair 50 Boys’ Corduroy Suits, sizes b, 6, 7, extra pants with : each suit --__--_---_-_-____-._---__------_3350 each A real bargain * 200 Men’s Blue Odd Coats--_-__----_--------____$2.25_each Boys’ Mackinaws, extra good quality, in dark colors, all : S S LN A One lot Extra Heavy Blue Overalls .. __________________$1.50 each 500 pairs Men’s Working Pants______________.....__$1.85 each 500 pairs Men’s Pants (extra heavy) _______._______$4.00 a pair Men’s Overcoats___________ Doiees b LHGERES BN up Men’s Suits, Blize and Fancy Mixtures ___________________$10.00 These Holiday Values will be placed on Sale Saturday Morning, Dec. 21st, and continue until Tuesday, December 24th, the prices for these few days only. Your chance to save money. No high prices here. THE NORWICH BARGAIN HOUSE 3-5-7 Water Street, Norwich, Conn. “MORE FOR LESS” Corner Washington Square ielson were Sunday guestsd at the home| Southington—~Word has been re- of Mr. and Mrs. Alert Brown.. ceived from Sergt. William H. Moore, Many local residents have visited|now in France, that he and Sergt. Paul Norwich recently to do thelr Chfist-|Plummer, who has also been overseas mas shopping. over a year, spent three or four daye The Red Cross Christmas roll call|as guests of Vice Consul William I, is being met with a hearty response|Callahan in Grehoble, France. Al throughout the town. lhree boys are “Southington’s Own.” N.S. Gilbert _& _Sons PRESENTS OF FURNITURE Are ornamental, useful and enduring gifts, and we have many articles of merit. Worthy of special mention are TWO JAPANESE SCREENS- 'Border Panels finely lacquered and underlaid with floral design. The center panels ornamented with flowers,” bn\ilmdhmboein&rve‘lvmyandl’ml. Mahogany Fi Fire Side Chairs Our own upholstering Erench Period Chairs in Cane = - Mahogany Card Tablé, Reproduction Antique Mahogany Seriing Trays Cedar Chests We réceived this day a shipment of vefy Asmieiabel Reed Chairs - These are far superior to ‘the conution willw chun, e expected to be Lome by Citisimas. STONINGTON There is soon to be a launching at e Stonington shipyard. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wilkinson awv New York. The Christmas evacation of schools Franci§ Sylvia of the Holy Cross LEFINGWELL Mr. and Mrs. Jesse E. Rogers and iss Myra Ellis attended the Sunday hool conventiont in New Londen last Pearl W. Ross has returned to, New The Ladies’ Aid society held a social the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chatles Ellis Tuesday eveéning, The sup- of beans, escalloped | brown bread, rolls, pickles, A, D. Matheson speaks at 11 a. m. VOLUNTOWN A number of local residents attend- st Saturday evening. Lotrell Kinne recentiy had an eight onths' old pig butchered which The Surtlay school of the Baptist the church at' 7.30, C. C. Bliven has sold his farm to Miss Bertha E. Lewis led the B. Y. Daniel B. Gallup and family of Dati- n, Gases or Acidity ? No waiting!