Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 25, 1918, Page 2

WILLIMANTIC ey V. An autopsy performed on the body.of Uriah Linderbeck, who was found _dead in the drum of the beiler at the house of the Quidnick-Wind- :;‘rlt. Co., Monday norning, con- firmed gc fiudl&nf Medieal Examin- er Dr. Fred E. Wilcox, that Mr. Lind- orbeck’s leath was cgused by asphyxi- ation. The autopsy was performed at the suggestion of the American Lia- billty Insurance Company, which car- ries the blanket/insurance on the em- ployes of the Quidnick-Winbdham Co.; and was mnade Monday afternoon, by April 15, with Battery D, 198th Field Artillery, © Twe other names in Tuesday's cas- ualty lst those of Private Michael Piazza of 22 Scheoll lane, who is reported as scverely wouhded, October 15; and Private Louis A. Mignéault of this city, reported us wounded in a degrec undetermined. Privte Piazza has ‘written to his sister, Mary Piazza, gut he was wounded, but is recover- . ; The Liberty Chorlis heid its rehears- al of Christmas carols at the armory, Monday night and pleasantly surpris- ed its director, Charles H. Caswell, by a gift of money. The presention was made by John . Moirison, presi- Drs. F. E. Wilcox and Dr. Charles A.idext of the choris. Jenkins. Mrs. David Mathewssor of Warren- ville has reported that snc hae secured 69 memberships in the Red Cross for the Warrenville circle. A note received Tuesday bty Mrs. D. E. Abel. from Louisville, Kentucky en- eviosed a check from Mrs. @mily Col- lins for a membership in the Willi- mantic chapter of the Red Cross. Brenard J. Kelley of Boston, whe wag arrested in Hampton. December 15, charged with a knowledge of the burning of the barn owned by Sophia Vinograd, in Howard Valley, was giv- en a hearing before Judge Frank H. Toss in Hampton, Tuesday. The case was brought by Grand JSuror Will- jam Jewett, and the hearivg was held in the office of Town Chrk W. H. Burnham of -Jampton. Captain Rob- ert T. Hurley of the state police rep- resented the state and Attorney John Burke of Boston appeared for the de- fendant. Kelley claimed that he knew nothing about the fire, but probab? cause was fonnd by Judre Foss, and Kefley was bound over to the next term of the superior court. The bonds were fixed at $500, which Xelley was unable to secure so he whas- taken back to e jail in Brooklyn, where, he has been since srrested. . Private Frad Foster who was severe- ly wounded ir action October 7, ig re- pérted to be recovering and is ot~ ing to reach home in a few months. I;.:Iva'.e Foster is one of the selective who went to Camp Devens on 30, 1918, and he went to France Murray’s | Boston Store WILLIMANTIC, CONN, A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU On this day business is, for- gotten and it is as your towns- men that we extend our best wishes to you for a Merry Christmas. Today our store but tomorrow we ready to serve you. is closed, shall ‘be The ,H. C. Murray Co. —H;ting Stoves Ceo! weather is here! How will you heat the house this Winter? We can show you WOOD AND COAL ‘HEATERS in great variety. We have the Glenwood, Quaker and Rich- mond makes in wood and coal burning stoves. Prices range from $3.50 to $35.00. We also show the ELEC- TRIC OIL HEATERS in three sizes. Come in and let us show you. THE J.C.Lincoln Co. WILLIMANTIC, CONN. Furniture 705-3 Undertaking 705-2 DANIEL P, THOMAS H, KILLOUREY BROS. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EM-. BALMERS 86 Union 8t, Willimantic, Conn. Phone 206 fhady Assistant) DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST . Removed to.715.Main 8t, Willimantio, HEgra-t a &t 8 a Phone 44 c bert The bearers were J. H. r of Springfield, XMass., H. P. £ of Ma-iford, Dr. T. R. Parker Tohn AL Carpenter, G. A, Fartlett and G. Harold Bartiett of Witlimentic. The funeral angements were in charge of Jay M. Shepard STONINCTON The fune ervice for iirs. 2 A. Geer, was conducied by meés ' R o D ‘ol p Devens. m H. Vaughn vitn influ- returned spent a . C. B. Rice. Long, of the Canadidn homo frém Montraal on fur- lough for faurteen davs. He will re turn January charged from active servicc soon aft and family Boys seiline Christmas sfeens Iave been using the hame of th. Med Cross among the wounded, degree undeterm- The drug stores in town will close for the amrno&m $ Miss B, race Ottenheimer of - Wilkesbarre, Penn., is spending two Weeks' vagation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Josaph Ottenheimor of Lew- iston avenus. Miss-Myrtle Jordan of Wellesley College is at her home on North street for the holidays. Miss Stoutenburg of Waodstock was a lecal visitor yesterday. . Miss Myra A. Smith, seeretary of the Windham Cirls’ club has gone to her heme in Wallingford for a, week va- cation. Miss Mary Quinn of the Windham Street schoel is spending Christmas at her home in Hartford. Robert E. Kelley has received his discharge frem the United States army and has réturned to skend Christmas with his father, Attorney Thornas J. Kelley. ‘Woodbury funt of Concord, N. H., arrived in_town Tuesfny to visit Dr. and Mrs. D, E. Taylor. Louis W. Hickey of tha Usiversity of Virginia is at home for a short stay. S Wilson and Anthony, row located in the Leonard building, have hought the brick building owned by E. P. Ches- bro on Bridge street and Wwill carry on their business there. The section of the building they now occupy will be used by thie Leonard Brothers. Pachal A. Weeks died at his home, 45 Walnut street, Tussdsy, aftéer a long illness. Mr. Weeks was born in Ashford, Decembetr 9, 1845, and had made his horé in this cily for many vears, being engaged in the trucking business. He is survived by his wil twossons, Bilery and Bugene Wéeks and four daughters, Mrs. Louis & Avyer, Mrs. Bert Bigelow. «Mrs. Myron Herendeen, all of Willimaaitic. Miss Florence V. Kerwin, the six- teen vear old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. . Kerwin, died a: her home in of pneurwonia. In ad- rents, snz is survived John, and a sister, Wini- Three members of the ] B a il at predent. Funeral secvices for Frank W, Spencer wern Feld at his home on Bab- day - after- f Windham - Clarence roon 1 Charles J. s mortu- noon at one McCready of officiated. Will'rednt ¢ wr pet T the Learors t Jordan, Harley nd Funéral services for Mrs. Vera A. McDonald, which were rrivate, were hold 2t _her home, No. Church . McCready of the hurch condueted the 1 was in the Williman- New of Losdon, of the Tirst gton. Ruriz nily plot in Stonington ceme rs wete August 0. Muller, nk R. T:acy, Ralph Wheeler and Eugene A. Porkins, Steningkon Pointers. itie and expects 1o be & er hig return . and Mrs, Bugens . Herman Atwood and Hvde ara in Brooklyn, Y. gusste of Fred A. Pendleton uthority in comnection with . rs. Walter Q. Rittenhouse purek froms Elias W. Tan- f Ca; na, R. 1, henee and lot in Tanner court, near Railroad avenue, b sle Griham has pur d from M. E. Shalling, a houss avd lot 1 Im s gt Chafles 1. Newton. of Stenington, is ned in° Monday's casualty Jist. SOUTH KILLINGLY I'red Gonnn spent several days Pitnam recantly. ¥red Shippee and men have been cutting brush along the highway. Mrs. A Hall and Gertrude Hall ¢pend Thursday in Daniels6n. Merrill Jecques has been mustéred out of service and has rcturned to his home. ki Mrss Mdrtie finished work in this parish Sunday. School closed Friday for the Christ- mas vacation. In the evening there was a tree and exercises in thg school house. The programme ircluded rec- itations, singing and remarks by some of the visiters. , Many compliments were paid the teacher, Miss Kelley, and the pupiis for the interesting pro- gramme, which were much enjoyed by all. A. F. WOOD “The Local Undertaker” iad DANIELSON, CONN. The exercisus at the Buptist church Tuesday ¢ form of a|recen Around The parts were he Clock Tairy, ¢ a. wialogue, entitled The on Chx-‘i _s; “Day. uslg'ne as follo H loek m. ristmas Morning; seng, °That F\u?lcnmmm Motning, Mrs. B. R. rdner's elass; 7 » Christmas 0 . Willie Franklin: recitation, Too Small, Mildréd Gilbert; Tob Short, Bessie Wilbur; 3 a. m. Christ- mas Arthur Milliard; recitations, The Christmas Tree, Gertrudé Wilbur; Why %oé Christmas Tree i# Green. Mildred ‘Swoet; 8 a. m. Christmas ng; ssong, A Littls w%.h' ‘Mrs. A. M. Clarke's and Mrs, B. R. Gard- ner’s classes; ' recitation, Welcome, Ellsworth_Bloke; recitation, the Bells Say, Minnie ‘Tyndoll Minnie Mager; song, Ring Ye exercise, Revding the Story of th: Shepherds, Brown; song, A Christmas Kathleen Dearnley; 12 m., Christn Wreathes anidl Flags; recitation, Christmas Service ster; retitation, Flags and Wreaths, Kathleen Dearnley; 1 p. m. Christ- mas Puddinz; récitation, Over Top at Cheistmas, Albert Frankling recitation, The Gift of the shei,herat-‘a,\ Theresa Rogers; song, Going Grandma’s on Christmas, Ruth Cat- heart; exercize, The Chtistmas Cross- es, Scripture reading by Mrws. A, Brewster; 3 p. m, Christrus:Goodies, Ruby Gray; 4 p. m, Th: Christmas Songs; recitation, _The Children’s Christmas Songs, Faure Ralnville; exercise, Christmas Songs, Vera Mec- Bromme, Verna Tarbox, Rertha Bur- dick, Doris Burr and Flofa Littlefield; 5 p. m., Christmas Log, Allen Sweet and David Clarke; 6 p. m., ChriStmas Night, Beatrice Cathcart. Santa Claus was impersonated by Lemnel Gréén. The Christmas tree delighted the children. Mrs. C. F. Gardnér, Mrs. G. H. Prior and Mrs. M. D. Fuller were in chargelof the programme. The Christmas concert at the Con- gregational church included the fol- lowing programme: Song by school, Hail to the King; responsive reading; prayer by the pastor; hvin by the congrégation: greetings, Roger Alling: welcome, Frederick Eichelberg: soag, Primary class, Dear Little Star; song, Silently the Night, school; reécitation, Merry Christmas, Flizabeth Hurst: exercise, Christmas, nine girls; recitation, No Room at the Inn, Rebecca Hewitt: song, Blessed Christmas Wozds, hy the school: recitation, Why the Christ- mas Tree is (ireen, Estelle Parkhurst: recitation, ’s Picce, Myrtle . Karline Al ~ on Earth, schoo}: The Band, four boys: Christmas five girls: ciosing sorg, Christ- , Jr., acted as Santa H. Hiscox and Mrs, ere in charge of the fford. the youna son of Mr. d . Joseph Stafford is very ill With prevmonia. Mrs. W. 1i. Johnsten ig spending Christmas day with relatives in Willi- mantic. AMr. and Mrs. W. C. Joffers and son. Harold, and Mrs, Edmond Wood, will 26 guests of Mr. and Mrs, Cla ce Jeffers in Plainfeld, today (Wednes- day). Charles 1. Babcock has reeeived his honorable discharge and will return to :dw, biCAiSc is at home {rom Pal- a fewd aya Lonis B, Kénnedy At a mecting of the board of war- i and bur, S Mo even- ing. John T wwas appainted pa- trolman far the borough. Be: Botliwell of Arlington N. J., is viditing at the home of her brother, David Bothwell. The Red Cross Christmas Roll Call ive closed dfonday, and 15 date $1,- Two or threé 3 to ‘réport. < 110 quota set for this drive, 11 children under fifteea years of age wére not solicited. COLCHESTER Harry Davenport was calling friends in Middletown Tuesday. irs. H. A, Wallis was a Hartford visitor Monday. r. Arthur M. Connors of Housaton- ; as who has been stationed at Fort Ogiethorpe, Ga.. and Jeremiah J. Connors of the aviation corps, are 2t l‘hf‘ home @f their parents, Mr. a » _Jeremiah Connors on Norwich avente. on Leon Broder ahd child were in Willimantic Monday. . Baldwin of Middletown was here Monday. Miss Elizabeth Cronin was calling on friends in Middletown Monday. A. T. Van Cleve left Tuesday for a few days’ visit with relatives in New York. Mrs. Van Cleve and_Albert Van Cleve, Jr., left for New York on !\‘Ig{\dny. William Johnson and A. Alvert were i orwich Monday. E. A. Carrier, who at the branch r: irg at the Amston s line. [ Joseph Soltz of New London was lr-’alhng on friends in town on Mon- The body of Ferdinand Button, a former resident of this place, was brought here Tuesday from Worce: ter, Mass.,, for 'burigl in the family plot in Linwood cemetery, Mrs. E. A, Carrier was a visitor in Middletown Morftiay. Charles A. 'Williams of Hartford is at his home on Broadway for a few days' vacation. Bigart left Monday for a few vigit in Bridgeport and Provi- in station ageny, is now worl ation on the main dence, NORTH STERLING Wood schaol has a fine Yictrola and a mumber of records. Mrs. Luther Cole and Mrs. Fred Cole spent the'week end Frovidence, Mrs. Tola Brayton and son. Maurice, spent the wesk in Lonsdale, Mass, Dortance school has joine@ thé Red Cress in a body; every pupii being a member. George Triday Rev. (Miss) Hartig of South Kin- ingly ted H. H. Crowell and family the past week. Moosup Valley school visitéd with Dorrance school in their Chrisamts programme. A fine entestainment was rov:;led and Santa Claus made gifts o_all. Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Plummer, Mrs. ,C. Spodner was in Sterling, were in Providence the part week. tertainment Iriday afternon. Wood school had a Christmas en- tertainment. A Domestic Probiem. As a general thing, when mother house ready for company they can agree :n o and the girls are getting the nearly everything except what to with. father.—Dallas’ News. Drafted, William Brewster; 10 a- m. Christtnas Bels, Dorothy Cornell; exeréise, What and the Bells of Christmas; Mrs. G. H. Prior's class; 11 a. m. The Christmas Story, Christmas Story, Bmma Dearnley, Vérng Tar- box, Margaret Jordan; reecitation, The s sh, ag, Albert Brew- the Rose Crumb and Hilen Frior, with John Griffith and Miss Maude Griffith At Ballouville, Folydor Messier, who ecently was imiistered out of the ser- ‘wice at Camp Devens, was Serenaded by the Attawaugan band, of Which he Wwas a member before going into the afmy. . At Tnd@ustzial place children are an- ticipating with delight the Christmas tree exercises that are tv Be held this afterneon at the Connecticut Mills, theyaffair arranged by the company. A number 6f Danielson- ‘kiends and relatives will be at- Wavregan this morning to attend the solemn high inass at Sacred Heart church of which Rev. M. Donat Jette will be celebrant. Father Jette was ofdained'in Hart- ford last Saturday. Letters addressed to G. E. Hop- kineston and {o Tomi Corbet! gre un- claified at the Danielson post office. Irving W. Davis, U. #. Marine corps, having obtained an extensiun of leave from his'station at Paris [&land. S..C, is spending the holiday with friends in Danielson . % Fourteen opérators ot tnc central telephone officée wert mad: happy on Tuesday by Aifts of Boxes of. candy from the Cunnecticut Mills company and from Young Brothers company. Bach of the emploves of the Geod- yea.P\M‘.llfl Cempany, Inc.. found an extra' dollar in their weekly pay en- velopes, a Christmas remembrance tro)rcp the eoncern. r. and Mrs. John McGowan of Westerly and Michael. Sullivan of Providence, are spending the holiday with relatives in Danielson. Mr: and Mrs. Leander Gardner of Willimantic are spending the holiday with relatives here. Barl F. Wood Is vistting ! Academy street.: Mr. Wood is doing post—Fraduate work at Harvard uni- versity. Crowded trains and trol cars on Tuesday afternoon were the indication of how manv were moving about on shopping trips or for o the holi- day. Lieutenant Chester Yahn, flying ser- vice, is herc from Texas tc spend Christmas with Mrs. Yahn, who has been making her home with Mr. and Mis. Louis E. Kepnedy, wrile her hus- band has besn in the ¢ Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy 2also are entertain- inz Mrs. Nelile Sullivan of Hartford. It was stated on Tuesday that it will c63t approximately $300 to replace the big plate glzss that was blown out of a show windiw, by a maselire explo- sion, at the Cry Millinery store last Thursday morning. A funeral service for Jekn S. Me- Gregor, who died of inflienza in Wyoming, was conducted at the Meth- odist church in Attawaugan. Tues- day at 11 o’clock, by Re . D. Wood- ward. The body was iaken to Rice City for burial. Louis E. was in charge of the funer: ments. The post office will be open today from 6.30 a. m. to12 m. closing then for the day. The rural carrior will cov- er his route znd the city carriers will make a morning trip, delivering, as far as possible, all parcel post pack- ages received up to 10 a. it The office was Kkept ‘open late ¥ cvening, the fofce endcavoring ive the pub- lic the best pessible s stated that 3 3 zest in hisory of acks of sent ou i the incoming sa numbered The largest number of eacks pre- viously sent out in one day was 102. Treasuret Clifford H. Starkweather, i Trust eompany, ernoon that it was meeting of ew issue of tock of the ccmpany had subscribed by 100 shares. s was authorized r v dayve dgo, so has been quickiy taken up. The direciors voted the usual semi- annual dividend of 3 3 cont. from tha earninzs of the past six months and also carried a & vial amount to_surplus Treasvrér Starkweather said Tues- ¥ afternoon that the bauk is eom- ing to the close of its mos! prosperous Year The business fhas bheen very heavy all through 1918, anil in addition td the regulir work the hanking force i had a great deal of additional la- in kandiing ILiperty bonds, war d stamps and do- ent to handling ing to do.with the win- ning of the war. Generous Danielson people have con- tributed to raake Christr a jovous day for 121 little people in.the Wind- ham County Temporary Ilome for Children, in the Sawyer district of the town of Putnam. From ihis town numerous gif*s have beey acknowled ed by Superinténdent and VMatron M rs. D. C. Pari. who are alw highly appreciative of all that is done for their lifla charges, who ap> more numerous this holiday than ever be- fore. Putnam lod which has many members ioined, on its own aeceocunt and following an an- nual custom, in dispensi Christmas cheer amonz families in need in Dan- ielson, thereby living up to its rep- utation for dcing good. Though woolen and worsted mills have already struck in in this section on what appears to be their period of readjustment. the cotton dustry is not as vet facing the same situation in such a wide-spread desree. The cotton manufaciurers have had con- tracts with the government cancelled; but a number of ihe m 1 thi: town find that thev will Rave pleniy of work for eperatives even without any war orders. A workman in a local manufactur- ing plant had $100 stolen from his cast, which ke left hanging in o of the rooms while he Was at work it was reported to tha police, Th matter lias béen investigated, but the r of thd money not found. Naugaguck. — Naugatuck lodge of Eiks voted to enroll the 32 members of the 967 who are in the service in the Christmas roll call fof the Red Cro: istmas dcnation of . §50 The usual Ch eath to ihe St. Ffancis guild and the King’s Daughters was made and it was voted to send hoxes of oranges and eigars to the wounded American sol- diérs at the Allentown hospital in New Haven. 3 Members of the operators at the central office of the S. N, E. T. éomn- pany exchanged gifts at a Christmas party. # A i 2 ‘There were many -evidences “Ties- day that Putnam was serviig as a base of. supply for practically all 6f the “dry” territory in this part of the county. Mrs. Delphis Landry and daugh- ter of Franklin, Mass, ars Chfistmag glests of Mr. Mrs. ¥, A P. G&%ne. _ The rush at thé pest offiée-Tuesday was up to the usual Christmas ten- sion_and mountains of mail wera We- ing handled, > Secratary Charles L. Terrey, of the utnam -town school commitiee, an- nounced Tuesday morhing that the schoéols will .not open next week. No definite time for their feopening has been set, Much will be done at the Day Kim- ball hospital today to make Christ- mas as happy a holiday as possible fer all the patients; separated from liome and loved ones, The homeward-flowing tide of Camiv Devens soldiers on Chrisimas leave was one of the features of Tuesday's héavy railway travel through Putnam. Francis Hy#n, who is in_the naval service and stationed at- Key West, Fla., is at his home hefe en an 1% days’ leave of absénce. Irving W. Davis, U. §. Marine corps, stationed at Paris Islard, S. C., has visited {riendS in Putnam. He was formerly in charge of the state's en- tomological work here. Christmas candy at 10 cents a pound was one of the navelties of the season. And it was scarce and a fast seller, at that. This class of candy formerly retailed for 15 cents a peund. The Salvation Army if previding Christmas @i rs today for a num- Ler of need milies in Putnam. The tunds were obtained by using the fa- miliar red kettle, which has heen sét in Main street for the past ten days. Charles Ryan, who Ras-two wound stripes, has written to' his relatives here felling them he is in a replace- ment camp in France, near St. Ar- E. L. Simpson is spending the holiday with relatives in New Lon- don. Pomfret school is closed for the hol- idap\ recess and the. stiidents have gone to their homes. A pledge of $100 has been received toward the founding of a K. of C home here, it was announced by Frank H. Cordier, who is an active worker fof the organization. Targe numbers of the parishioners received communion at the early masses at St. Mary’s church today (Wed day). Legislators-elect are interested in the opening of the legislative session of 1919, fived for a week from Tues- day v 1is le gold was given fof Chris présents this year. Tnstead there were gifts of war savings cer- tificates and, in some cases, Liberty honds. With rain falling at stnset Tues- day evening the promise was for a “green” Christmas thfughout - this section of Connecticit, where spring- like davs have heeén experienced for the past week. Miss Lillian Flannagan, danghter of Mr. and Mrs. William Flannagan, died during Monday night at their home in West Thompson, after an illness with influenza. Miss Flannagan was one of the teachers at the Israel Put- nam school and one of the most effi- cient instructors in Putnam’s public schools. The announcement- of her death was a decided shock to al of Ler friends in this city.” Members of the town school committee wers grieved over the young woman's death and were high in’ their praise of the teaching service that she had ren- dered here. All hope for her récovery wa% prac- tically abandoned during Monday af- ternoon, when her temperatuie had reached 107. Cowing at the Christ- mas season Miss Flannagan's death is e - ' - = doubly sad. Both her mother dnd her cister are ill, though th condition was not regarded as critical Tuesday. Philip Ducharme, citizen of the s spending the Christmas hol- the county jail in Brookly: where Judse Geisslér sent him from court, to serve a sentence of six rhonths on a charge of theft, and one month additional for naving been intoxicdted. Alsse Heneault, who says he is 18 years of age, but who dod= r.ot appéar to b2 much over 13, was the plainant against Ducharme. The youth told a strange story, a part of which 1£lated to the theft of his money b: Ducharme, whem he claims he never saw until Saturday of last week, when he met him in the rgjlroad station at ‘Wocnsocket. Young Hene: 1t says he has been ylobe mills in Woon- but the work became slack there and he decided to coma to Put- pam. At the station in Woonsocket he met Ducharme and foun@ that he, too, was bound for Putnam. Du- charme, a man well along in years, fl- joimed by awgther rou some talk the three decide in in Woonsocket over night. d so, going to the same board- ing hou: for a room. Sunday Du- charme i Heneault came to Pui- nam and spent the night at the same room in a local hotel, Heneault paying 11, n Hensault awakened HMonday morninz he found that both his mon- Ducharme wss missing. He- aid his loss amounted to $48. arted a search f6r Ducharme, A not succeed in finding him, so complained to the rpolice. Ser- geant Cordier a%% Henéanit thenw started out and finaily loeated Dr- charme in a saloon. Ducharme when searched at the police station had $23 on his person and this was restored te_young Heneault. When queationed by Serzéant Cor- dier as to why he took the vouna pockethook. Thicharme sdid he did not_take it, “dmitted havihg removed from ail but 15 eénts in . thinking that the roil was his d. 1d have 8o clotely ith a man of Du- charme’s e officials heré are unabla to comprehend but he did even to hiring a roém at a hotel and oc- cupying it with the man that rebbed him. The Windham County Farmers’ As- sociation report of the pig clubs that a few of the members obtained associated For Biliousness Biliousness is a common form of indigestion. It is brought on by food-waste which the stomach, intes- * tines and bowels fiil to expel. If you will tike a few doses of Beecham’s Pills, when bilious, you will soon wid yourself of the impurities, relieve sick headache, stimulate the liver and bile and tone the stomach. Sold by Healthy conditions are quickly re-established by using BEECHAMS PILLS Directions of Special Value to Wom, with Ever druggists t the wield. To buzes, I e ed the méney to buy their pigs thfough |In his the cooperation of the First National Bank.of Putnam, from whom they bor= rowed the purchase-price on their per- sonal notés. THese notes have all beéen taken up promptly by their mak- ers. R 3 fThe work of organizmz vising the rinre 7 - e o ‘armers’ Association, extepting im those towns w.ii.. . o PV available,® in which ses the super- vision of the work was -turned ovef to this leader, who worked in coopera- tion with! the associath Original plans called for the assistant county agent being in general eharge of the work throughout the county. Two assistant agents, however,_left the as- | sociation to enter nr: ¥ service, and it proved impo fo secure a suitable successor. Coasequently, County Agent B. W. Eilis was obliged to handle this department as well as attending ‘to other activities of the association. The home economies, caniing, and rg % 3 death a great 1o; feit among his friends hete. gep Tridag was givetic lecturer, Mrs. Bells cY. ., con- sisted bf music and _1£fiu£nl&fresh. ments were served toward the close and each ore presént veceived a gift, in _exchange-for one given. J. M. Saundefs’ was'a visitor'at New London ‘last weel MOHEGAN The Mohegan church will have its Christinas tree and entertainment on New Year's night. A special offering will be takeq for ‘the homeless chil- dren of stricken Armenia. \4ivs Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Fielding of New iTondon were guests of relatives here Sunday. . W. A. Campes, U. S, N, of Detroit, Mich., was the guest Sunday of Miss Loretta Fi g: - and ‘super- sewing clubs were in charge of Miss Reversing the English. Charlottée Embleton, home demonstra-| While a distinguished company of tion agent, and a large shate of the credit for the splendid showing, made by these clubs is due to her efforts. statesmen sit down to make the weorld safe for democracy, it might-be ad- visable tn have a lot of able men on Boys and girls who have received ;thejr feet and at the bu of certificates signed by Govermor Hol- making democracy" &afo * the comb are: v world.—Rochester Pos For canning: Fertha Child, Edna —_—— Taylor, Beatrice Gardner, Helen Essex.—The x _ Flow Thompson, Rose Chabot, Geneyieve |will send the annual Chr Vaidnais, Ellsworth ~ Sabin, Tdith |to the very poor and sics Pease, Irene Harquoil, Genevieve Let- térs and Chandler Morse, all of Put- { ram. Pig Club: Arthur Proulx, Charles Noten, Stewart Collins, Ena Wells, Helen Wells and Walter Rabinson’ Gardner, all of North Ashford. Home Economics: Ruth Morse, Pearl Morse, Grace Buell, Eilen Dedge, Fna Wells, Mildred Bates, Viola TFrench and Helen Frensh, all of North Ash- Tord. ment houses of New York ot amount of STUFF- decrease the £oé o SCOTLAND - | ASK GROCERS There are séveral new cases of in- flueniza in town, so the school is closed this week. s Representative Everett E. Kimball gave an oyster supper last Wednesday evening at Grange hall. Theére was a good attendance and the affair was a success, The funeral of Dwight E. Cary was held from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George.Cary, last week Tuesday afternoon. He was a native of this place and attended school.here. Later he was a student at Windham High school and from there went to an eleetrical &chool in the west. For the past 14 morths he has lived in Hartford, where he was employed by the Hartford Blectric Light company. TheWilliam Friswell Co. 25-27 Franklin Street XMAS OF 1918 IS FAST APPROACHING. - MAKE A GIFT FROM OUR LARGE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELRY AND TOILET WARE - Following are some of the popular makes of Watches: We carry Hamilton, South Bend, Walthal.nA and Elgin, Military and Ladies’ Bracelet Watches in great variety. We carry a finé line of Frendi. Ivory, Toiiet, M;%me or Shaving Sets. i : : Diamonds, Ruby and Pink Sa'pphiretRixvnzs for ladies and gentlemen. p Brooches, Cuff Buttons and Jewelry in great abund- ance. OPEN EVENINGS ENGRAVING FREE The William Friswell Co. forich, G - BUCK SAWS, AXES, WEDGES, ETC. The Household Bulletin Building, 74 Franklin Street Telephone 531.4