Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 31, 1919, Page 2

T LADY ASSISTANT Al c-n- An-mni Promptly Day and Night 88 Main Street | Owing to the oontmnn\l high cost of labor and mal the Commissioners have it necessary to make a increase in the electric power rates as follows: First 300 kw. hours per month 8c per kw. hour. Next 300 kw. hours per month 5c per kw. hour. Next 2400 kw. hours per month 3.75¢ per kw. hour. All over 3000 kw. hours per month 2.7¢ per kw. hour. Monthly minimum charge to remain as at presenmt, i. e., $2.00 for the first HP. or frac- tion thereof installed. $1.00 for each succeeding HP. or|. fraction thereof installed. The above rates will be ef- : fective commencing Jan. 1st, 1920, and for bills rendered commencing Feb. 1st, 1920, The City of Norwich Gas and Electrical Department OVERHAULING AND REPAIR WORK Autor.nobiles, Carriages, Wagons, Trucks and Carts Mechanical Repairs, Painting, Trim. ming, Upholstering and Wood Work, Blacksmithing in all its branches Scott & Clark Corp. 507 TO 515 NORTH MAIN STREET John & Geo. H. Bliss Largest Assortment of DIAMOND JEWELRY BROOCHES SCARF PINS RINGS : PENDANTS BRACELET WATCHES RADIOLITE STRAP WATCHES, ETC. John & Geo. H. Bliss Nickel Plating and KINDRED FINISHES at UNITED METAL MFG. CO., Inc. Thamesville Norwich, Conn. Prompt and Satisfactory Work Flowers and Trees FOR ALL OCCASIONS Orders Deliversd MAPLEwuuD NURSERY CO. T. H. PEABODY Phone 986 Your Old SOFT AND STIFF HATS Made to look as good as new at the BROADWAY SHOE SHINE AND SHOE REPAIR SHOP 62 BROADWAY A. G. THOMPSON, F. S. Chiropodist, Foot Specialist (PROTECT YOUR FEET) Mfr. Cumrmings’ Spring Arch Support. Suite 7-8 Alice Building, 321 Main St. Norwich, Conn. Phone 1366-4 WhyThmeourOHHfl_: We also dye all kinds of Shess; in black or brown. F- 33 BROADWAY ks WHEN Y8U WANT fo put yeur bus. iness before the public, thers medium Detter thun thre Vertising cofumns of The Bulletin. 1 Lakes Monddy night | eastw: , Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1919 THE WEATHER. The storm that was over the Great assed rapidly afd and Tuesday it its center was off the New England coast. It been atténded by snows in the dle Atlantic and New England states the region of the Great Lakes, winds and moder- ate galeés along the middle Atlantic and south New England coasts. In the middle Atlantic and New England states thé weather will be generally falr ‘edn , followed by cloud and warmer weather and probably snow.on Thursday. ‘Winds off Atlantic coast: Nofth of Sandy Hook—Fresh north- west winds, generally fair weather. Sandy Hook to Hatteras—Moderate west winds, diminishing and becoming south by Wednesday night; generally | fair ‘weather. Forecast. For Southern New BEngland: Fair Wednesday; Thursday cloudy and warmer, with probably snow. Obsrevations in Norwich. The following records, reported from The Bulletin. 'sobservations, show the changes in temperature and the baro metric changes Tuesday: Ear. 29.95 29.88 29.80 Ther. <k 32 20 Comparisons. Predictions for Tuesday: Snow and warmer, Tuesday's weather: ued - cold; _ clearing northwest wind Snow; in contin- afternoon: Sun, Moon and. lides. Sun % High || Moon || mises: 1" sets. || water. | Seis- Day. {| & m. | p. m. i am. 714 | 428 || 71 436 | T 426 | | 42 | | 429 1 429 | 430 | Snx hours after high water it is low water, which is followed by flood tide GREENEVILLE The Christmas entertainment of teh Greeneville Congregational church was held Monday evening in the Sun- day school room with about 500 in at- tendance. The following program was well carried out: Singing, by the school, The Shepherds; prayer by Rev. C, H. Ricketts; recitation, Wel- come Address, Miss Ruth Metzger; exercise, Christmas Children, by nine children from the primary depart- ment: recitation, The Orioles' Nest, by Natalie Service; _recitation, A Boy's Plan, by Archie Buchanan; rec- itation, Santa Claus by Edna Wal- lace; exercise, Dolls drill, by girls from the primary department; song, The Tree That Blooms at Christmas, by eight jnior boys: recitation, I Crept Upstairs, by Lois Zahn; recitation, The Stockings’ Christmas, by, Theo- dore McMillan; recitatio: Christmas We Like, by Mar; Jabez West; exercise, Christmias Dolls by seven junior girls: recita Santa Clas, by Russell Wilson; tation, Santa Clas, by May Adams; récitation; Writing to Santa Claus, “reci- lin A batch of new cases was filed in the superior eourt office in this city on Tuesday. There were ten in alk Rudolph Bohun, 14 of East Lyme, brings suit through his father against William _ Pachkoski, .alias William ‘William Pazhoski, of East Lyme, for damages of $2,500 for agsault. .The alleged assault was ecommitted Oct. 20th last. Lena R. Fisher of New London has filed a divorce action against oJhn W. Fisher of Elizabeth, N. J. The couple were married Feb. 21, 1904, and there are two children. The plaintiff claims|badly hurt by an automobile, Assac ’desertion since ‘Oct. 30, 1914. She asks| Sigany of New London is suing the lswnm:ton. a. divorce and custody of the chflrlren\!wner of the automobile, Frederick Possession of goods and chattels is asked and damages of $7,- 500 are also asked. Michael Swartz of New London is suing Antonio Arra et al. of New Lon- don for damages of $,4500 as the re- sult of a tangle over a house which the plaintiff claims the defendant agreed to buy. A second suit for damages of $3,000 has been brought against Mr. Arra by the Oliver Woodworth Co, of New London, who seek foreclosurg of a lien. Claiming he was knocked down and Fantina Pearl Lewis of New London | Benvenutti, of New London, for dam- is suing Barnet Gordon of New Lon-|ages of §$5,000. Plaintiff claims thé ac- don for $5,000 as the result of an as-|cident happened at the jntersection of sault which she alleges he attempted|Main and Church streets, New Lon- to commit Nov. 12th in New London.|don, Oct. 30th. She is a married woman. Jason Thomas of New Lon¢ on has Philip McCormick of New York city | brought a divorce action s st his sues Sarah S. McCormick of Stoning-| wife, Alma Thomas, of New London, ton for divorce on grounds of cruelty.|on grounds of a statitory offense, The The couple were married May 1, 1893.| couple wére married March 30, 1912 There are five children and the father| AS the result of a contkover!y aver asks their custody. goods and chattels damages of $8,500 Pendleton Bros., Inc., have brought|are sought by Louis FE. White of a replevin action against the Ship | Stonington“in an action against Fn.mz Construction and Trading Co. J. Fulton et al. of New York. of NORWICH BOYS DEFEAT NEW LONDON Y. M. C. A. Tywenty-six boys from the local Y. M. C. A. went to New London Tues- day morning to participate in the an- nual game and athletic tournament between the two associations. The game tournament was held in the morning from 10 to 12 and was won by e local boys by the score of 81 HOW POPULATION IN COUNTY HAS GROWN (Special to The Bulletin.) Hartford, Dec. 30.—Owing to great interest being shown in taking of the census of 1920, “Souve- nir” William H. Taylor has compiled, from the official returns, for The Bul- letin, the population of ..ew London county by fowns from 1756 to 1910, as by Harold Wallace; singing, Old San- ta Claus, by eight junior boys; poem, Bells Across the Snow, by Constance McLedarn, Mabel Fleming and Evelyn astland; recitation by Ruth Ander- son; recitation. Christmas * Days, by €harles J. Williams; exercise, Christ- mas Memories by Nathan Sears, Rus- sell Metzger and Chauncey Geer; Christmas bell drill by eight junior girls: singing, Message of Christmas Time, by the school; recitation, San- ta Claids, by Harry Larkin. Then Santa Claus came in much to the merriment of the children. He was impersonated by Paul Zahn in a very effective manner. The hall was decorated with Christmas trimmings ; and three Christmas trees decorated with noveltiesand electric lights. Boxes of candy were presented to all the scholars of the Sunday school. The following members were per- feet in attendance: TFlorence Tilley, 17 years; Benjamin Tilley, vears; idsther Anderson, 9 years: Suthill, 4 years; Dwight Thompson, 4 years; Marguerite Suthill, 1 year; Helen Suthill, 1 year; Mrs. Lyman Whiting, 1 year; ohn MacDougall, 2 years, The arrangements were in charge of the King’s Daughters and consisted of Mrs. F. A. Fox_ Mrs. Reid MelIntyre, Mrs. W. A. Pitcher, Mrs. Harry Stebins and Miss L. Kearns presided over by the superintendent. Mrs. D. Sullivan and daughter An- na have returned to Boston after at- tending the funeral of Patrick Sulli- van. B. Leonarq Cress of Providence wag a business caller in the village on Tuesday. . Miss Mary and Katherine and Ag- nes Brennan have returned to Bridze- port after attending the funeral of their uncle, Patrick Sullivan. NORWICH TOWN Miss C. C. Bacheler, a member of the faculty of Miss Masters’ school at Dobbs Ferry, is passing the vacation at_her home on East Town street. Henry A. Kent, secretary of Metro- politan museum, New York, spent Christmas with his sister, Miss Kath- arine A. Kent, at her home on Wash- ington street. Miss Helen MacGregor Clarke of New York was the guest last week of Miss Katharine A. Kent of Washing- ton street. Miss Calla R. White, who teaches in Bloomfield, is at her home on Peck's Corner for the Christmas vaca- tion. Mrs. Halsey W. Kelley is visiting IT'S UNWISE hp‘tofh-dny'l daty until te- Wilifred } to 73. For the athletic program which | follows: comprised fifteen yard dash, running| Bozrah—1800—934; 1810—960; 1820 high ump, standing broad jump, relay | —1083; 1830—1079; 1840—1007; 1850— and potato races, the boys were di-[867; 1860—1216; 1870—984; 1880— vided into twe groups; group A, |1155; 1890—1005; 1900—799; 1910—861. those under ninety pounds and group| Colchester—1756—2312; 1774—3268; B, those over ninety. New London |1800—3163; 1810—2697; 1820—2152; won this contest, 45 to 37, Norwich be- | 1830—2073; 1840—2101; 1850—2468; gdisqualified in the relay race|l860—2862; 1870—3383; 1880—2974; through the failure of one of the|1890—2988: 1900—1991; 1810—2140. runners to understand the rules. In! East Tyme—1840—1412; 1850—1382; the aquatic meet, New London had |1860—15056; 1870—1506; 1880—1731; things all their own way, but the local | (890—2043; 1900—1836; 1910—1916. hoys made a £00d showing consider-| Franklin — 1800—1210; 1810—1161; ing the fact that they had no oppor-|1820—1161; 1830—1194; 1840—1000; tunity to practice. Lunch was served 1850—895; 1860—2358; 1870—731; 1880 at noon, the New London association| —686; 1890—585; 1900—546; 1910—527. furnishing cocaa. Griswold — 1820—1869; 1830—3112; —_— 1840—21 1850—2065; 1860—2217; CENSUS ENUMERATORS 137)?.:25“ 1880—2745; 1890—3113; NS | 1900—3490; 1910—4233. AUE SIS NS EIUGHION Groton — 1756—2869; 1774—3848; Thomas J. Smith of New. Britain,| ;ep g893. 1300 4302; 1810—4451: census supervisor for this state ad-| oon eyl 1830—4805; 1840—2963: dressed a meegtng of the enumerators| 'exo a4’ 1eg0 4ano- 18705124 for Norwich In the cify court room| eeq 5y: 18905539 19005539 Tuesday he\éening. ‘nflf.e}z gave in detail | (o0 200 % % the method whicl e enumerators % 5 3 aro to follow and answered numerous |, Lebanon — 1786—321¢; 17743960 : —3931; ; 1300—3562; questions raised by the enumeraotrs. 1810—2580+ 1920—2719: 1830— .555: He also announced that enumerators | 08I0 14— -0 would be required fo submit their |!80—2104; 78301901, —1860 2174; enumerations of the first ten houses| '8 2211' .1880—184 1890—1670; visited for inspection before proceed- | '900—~1521; "1910—1528. 18¢. with ‘thielr Work. . Ledyard — 1840—1871; 1850—1558; Fd 1860—1615; 1870—1'92; 1880—1373; CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT 1890—1183; 1900—1236; 1910—1079. AT STATE HOSPITAL |, Lisbon — 1800115 1810—1128; 2 -1 1820—1159; 1830—116 1840—1052; The annual Christmas entertain- | 1350—938; 1860—1252; 1870—502; ment was held at the Norwich State|(380—§30; 1890—548; 1300—679; 1910 hospital Tuesda.h}; ;vening. Theed e_y;- —824, tertainment, which war arrang Y| Lyme—1756—2 7 3 Dr. O. E. Smith of the hospital staff, ‘ 3793 TR0 4380; 1910 d0nts 1ame was held in the hospital theatre with 469, 5 o 1830—3092; 1840—2856; 1850— about nine Qundred patients and at-| »66g; "1560—1246; 1870—1181; 1180— tendants present. The entertainment|1og5; 1890—977; 1900—750; 1910746, Included a cabaret scfne, a trench| wontyille — 1800—32233; 1810—2187: Scene, a blackfice act by Messrs NoO- | 1330 1972; 1840-—199i 18501848 lan, Fielding and Brooks and singing 2141+ & 1860—2141; 1870—249 1880—2664; darcing and jokes. 1890—2344; 1900—2395; 1910—2804. New New London—1T56 — 3171; 1774—5888; 1782—5688; 1800515 her sister, Mrs. M. A. Bolande, of $3|1810—3238; 1820—3330; . 13304756 Washington street. 1840—5519; 1350—8991; 1860—10,115; In Sacred Heart church Monday | 1870—2576;; 1880—10337; 1890—1%\- morning at 7 o'clock Rev. Charles W. 637: 1900—17,548; 1910—19.669. Brennan married Miss Josephine| XNorth Stenington—1810—2534; 1820— Burns and William J. Denker. The|2624; 1830—. -2840; 1840—2269; 1350— attendants were Joseph Furlong and!93: 1860-—1913; 1870—1759; 1380— Miss Nellie Matthews. Relatives and|(769° 1390—1463: 1000—1240: 1910— friends witnessed the ceremony. The|1qg. groom is the son of William and Jo-| Norwich — 1756—5540; 1774—7327; sephine Sikorski and is employed at|j7go ; - 1800—3476; 1810—3528: Norwich Town. The hride is thel (350 _ge34: 1830517 18407239+ deughter of John and Helen McDon-| 1350 _10,265; 1860—14,048; 137016, aid. O : 653; 1880—21,143; 1S90—23,048; 1900— On New Year's day. a holy day offng637: 1910—28,219. obligation, masses wili be celebrated|” 0]q’ Lyme—1860--1304: 1870—1362: at Sacred Heart church at 5 and 7 inlygg0—1387; 1890—~1319; 900—1180- the morning. Friday evening at this| g1 1151’ 4 church there will be devotions in hon- — 2018; 1774—2333: or of the Sacred Heart 18003440 ;1810—3258¢- Miss Martha Thurston has returned 1830—1935: © 83401727 to Springfield, Mass., after \'1s§\tinsg 185018420 1360—2092: 18702161 her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. 909555 2307. Thurston, of Town s'lrvet.f 9 IEnha,, 1 20 ‘While in the employ of the Victory —1820— E Woolen Mills Co,, at Yantic, Louis S. _;“,’e";s,},ifisfi"i’{so“?;’o ’33.,;§;° Vergason of 6 Tanner avenue, was se- | {geq 574, 1390—481; 1900 '468; 1910 riously injured L day recently, and as! s a consequence will be confined to the| g, it 2207: house for several weeks. The accident 13?&?&2. 190108101?339@191]:103;51 2 happened a week ago today (Wednes- | Stonington-.- $; 1774—5412: day) as Mr, Vergason was walking by 5 7. 18103043 the roadside nead the mill, with a 18403893 ladder over his shoulder, preparatory L 1870—631%: i to setting a window glass. Mr. Ver- 55, 13"071”:', 1900—8540: gason stated that without any warn- [ 19109134, 2 ing of an approaching automobile, he| Voluntown—1756—1048; 1774—1511; was knocked down and dragged sev-|1782—1630; 1790—1872; 1800—1119: eral feet In the mud, and when pick- [ 1810—1016: 1820—1116: 1830—1304: ed up was in a dazed condition. The 1850—1054; 1860—1055: automobile struck with such force that 1880—1186; 1890—1060; the ladder smashed through the wind- ; 1910779, shield. The ambulance was called| Waterford—1810—2185; 1820—2239: and Mr. Vergzason was removed to the | 1830—24 1840—2329; 1850—2259; Backus hospital, where upon exam- 1870—2482; 1880—2701; ination it was found he had received | 1890—2661: 1900—2904: 1910—3097. a broken colar bone, lacerations on one hand, and several minor cuts and bruises about the face. After receiv- ing the necessary attention at the hos- pital, Mr. Vergason returned to his home. Though not confined to his bed, he suffered considerable pain and is still under the doctor's care. Tt was reported on Tuesday that much of Lhn surface of his body is black and lue. Owing to the New Year’s social and annual Roll Call of the First Congre- gational church the Thursday evening prayer service will be omitted. Mr, and Mrs. Harold Bailey returned to Hartford Tuesday morning, after passing several days at the home of Mr. Bailey’s parents, Rev. and Mrs. The census of 1790 was somewhat imperfect. Of New London county it stated: “The return from this county i so blended that the number in each town cannot be ascertained. The ag- gregate is 33.000.” The -establishment of later towns explain many apparent losses in population of the older ones. The decennial population census will begin Jan. 2, 1920, with 87,000 enu- merators. The clerical end of the job will be performed by 4,000 Washing- ton women. Two weeks will . be al- lowed the enumerators to finish their work in the cities and a month in the rural districts. Some population fig- ures will be announced April 1, Here's hoping there will be no “mixup” in zood old New London county this time Gurdon Franklin Bailey of Elm av-|and that the increase in population e in the coming censns will plainly show There is to be a prayer meeting on | that many thousands of people In the Friday morning from ten to ten-thirty | COunty consider it the “finest place in morrow. If your stemach is Knmms sew aid to digestion comfort m.!flm MADE BY SCOTT & BOWNE maawmammm GAGER Prompt Service Day or Niaht at the home of Mrs. William H. Geer, { the World” to live and prosper. 334 Washington street, near Harland POST OFFICE HOURS road. FOR NEW YEAR'S DAY On New Year's day the local post office will be open from 7 a. m. to 12 m. The money order, postal savings and carriers’ windows will be closed all day, one full delivery will be made by the city carriérs and will in- clude a collection from the street let- ter boxes, a collection from the same boxes as made on Sundays, will be made at 4 p. m. Outgéing mails will close as usual, the last mall for New York and Boston will close at 9 p. m. Rural carriers will omit their reg- ular trips, but patrons receiving’ mail from the main office, may call between 9 and 10 a. m. Greeneville, Norwich Town and Preston stations the hours will Be the same as at the main office. Stations 1, 8,3, 4, €. 7 and § no men- ey order Business Wwill _bé" transacted. One full delivery will be made by the parcel post carriers. TAFTVILLE ‘With the approach of the New Year residents of the village who make much of the New Year are making plans to celebrate this occasion. The old time parties which in years past were not complete without alcoholic refreshments, will be fame affairs this season. However, there will be many parties, dances and watch meetings throughout the village, Post office hours at the local post office will be the same as on other hol- iGays when there will be certain hours for the distribution of mail to the pub- lie. The local ice men will sfart the har- vest of their yearly crop within the niext'few d4ys and on omie of thé ponds the work has already been started. The ite measires from sévén to nine in- ches on most of the ponds. Mr. and Mrs. Leo A. Rudolph of ‘Washington, D. C., and Vincent De. P. Rudolph of Baltifiore, Md., have re- turned to their homes l!ter spending ‘Christmas with- Mrs. Rudolph’s pat- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McSheffrey of South A street. Celebrate Silver Jub“ X & Six priests of the Roman Catholic :hocae ml:l Hartford have been o serv- ng the silver anniye o - dination to the per the nations having taken place. All that man wants here below is & {22 and 23, 18%4. The six are Rev. little more than he has. rl ver T. Magnell of St. Joseph's church . ] Relieved in Two Is_your throat sore? Breathe Hyomei. Have you catarrh? Breathe Hyomei. Have you ajcough? Breathe Hyomel. Have you a cold? Breathe Hyomel. Hyomei is the one. treatment for nose, throat and lung troubles. It does| not contain cocaine, morphine or other dlngerous drugn, and does away with dosing. Just breathe it| thmui'h the little pocket inhaler that comes with each outfit. A complete outfit costs but littie at The Le g00d Co.'s or any reliahla druf stu and Hynmei is guaranteed to ban! catarrh, “croup, coughs, colds, sore. throat.and .bronchitis or money bdck. A Hyomel inhaler lasts a life- time and extra bottles of Hyomei can be_obtained from druggists for a few cents. Bristol; ' Rev. Bdward J. Brennan of St. Margaret’s . church, Waterbury; Rev, William: C.. Fitzsimmons of St. Joseph's church, New London; Rev. Joseph J. McGuire of St. John's ¢ | church, Noroton; Rev. William Kier- nan of St. Johns church, Highwood, and Rev. George T. Sinnott of St. Rose's church, Newtown. CORONER BROWN INVESTIGATES NEW LONDON FATALITY Coroner Franklin H. Brown of Nor- wich was in New London Monday af- ternoon conducting an jnquest into the death of Mrs. Helen M. G. Wheel- er, who was struck by a Post Hill trolley car in Broad street, New Lon- don, Saturday = afternoon. Coroner Brown' examined Motorman John Con- nelly, Conductor: John Kram, who were in charge of the wrotley, and sev- eral passengers, Motorman Connelly said that he was running the car down Broad street when at the corner of Broad ana Hempstead streets Mrs. Wheeler start- ed to cross the street from the Sec- ond Congregational church to the park. He sounded his foot gong, slowed down the car and Mrs. Wheeler stopped a few feet from the car track. Suapposing that she would stand. there, he started his car again it and was struck. Conductor Kram sald that the first he knew of the accident was when the car was suddenly stopped with the application of the emergency brakes. He Inquired what the matter was and Motorman Connelly told him that he had struck a woman. XMAS PLAY AT TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH was held at Trinity Episcopal church Tuesday evening with a large number present. The program was opened by of Woodruff - T. Sullivan, ‘Wright and Faith Curtis, violins, Walter E. Gilbert flute; C. A. Parker cornet and Miss Jennie Mitchell, The remaincer of the program was as follows: Seolo, Mrs. Reuben Potter; selection, orchestra; recitations, Es- ther Gilbert, Deborah Parker, Madeline Wright, Edna Hastedt, Bthel Curran, Frances Baker; solo, J. J. Moore, ac- compnaied by Miss Annie Taft. A Christmas play, Mr. St. Nicholas, was given with the following cast: Mr, St Nicholas, Léonard Partridge; Santa Claus, Thomas Brown; chorus, Ethel Curran, Rosamund Chapman, Debora Parker, Esther Gilbert, Don- ald Gilbert, Louis Allen, Frank Hill, Leon Lewis. direction of Mrs. and Misses Rosalie Bennett and Viola Walz. Following the play the -chil- dren gathered around the Christmas tree’ an@ sang: -the carol “Gather Around: the Christmas Tree.” Gifts and candy were then distributed. The entertainment closed: with the sing- ing of the carol “Once in Royal David’s City. Mrs. C. V. Pendleton decoration of the committee and Miss Edith Campbell was chairman of the candy committee, In China it is the wines hot. The thrifty Chinese be- lieve that heated wine intoxicates more expeditiously than cold wine. —_— BORN DURR—In Bellefourche, 8. D, Dec. 24, 1918, a son, John Frenber[:, to Mr. and Mrs. John H. Durr, MADISON—In Westerly, R. I, Dec. 28, 1919, 4 soh to Mr. and Mrs. George L. Madison, om to drink MARRIED CHAMPLIN — ACKERMAN —In _ New York city, Dec. 29, 1919, John F. Champlin of Watch Hill, R. L, and Miss Cynthia M. Ackerman CRAVINK — PRIMITEL — In _ Stoning- tor, Dec. 21, 1919, by Rev. James B. 0'3rien, Miss Mary Primitel of Ston- ington and Ernest Cravink of Bos- ton, Mass. DIED GARDNER—In this city, Dec. 30, 1919, Sarah A. Gardner, wife of the late Henry R. Gardner. Funeral at her latc home, 58 McKinle; avenue, Thursday afternoon, Jan. at 1.30. Burial in the family plot in Yantic cemetery. MONAHAN—In Norwich, Dec. 30, 1919, Mary Hourigan, widow of John Mon- ahan of 2 Hickory street. Notice of funeral hereafter. GALLUP—In Norwich, Dec. 20. 1919, Jared Gallup of anun!own Conn. Funeral at the Ekonk church Friday, Jan. 2, 1920, at 1 o'clock. KEATING—In New London, Dec. 29, 1919, Katherine, wife of James J. Keating, in her 52d year. WERIDE—In New London, Dec. 29, 1919, Joseph McBride, aged 52 years. CUSHMAN—In this city, Dec. 28, 1919, Mary A. Cushman, wife of the late David F. Cushman, aged 67 years. Funeral at the home of her grand- daughter, Mrs, Edward Brodeur, 494 Main street. East Side, Weanesaay afternoon, Dec, 31, at 2.30. Burial in the family lot 1n Fatis cemetery. Church & Allen 15 Main Street Funeral Directors Embalmers Lady Assistant. Telephone 328-3 HENRY E. CHURCH 5 WM. SMITH ALLEN and Mrs. Wheeler stepped in front of | The annual Christas entertainment | a selection by the orchestra composed | The play was under the ! J. Eldred Brown: was chairman of the committee on the| $45.00 to $65.00. $25.00. prices up to $27.50. Women’s Corset Covers Corset Covers in a complete as- sortment of styles, with lace and hamburg trimming, at these special prices: At 44c—regular price 53¢ At 69c—regular price T75¢ At 89c—from $1.00 and $1.25 . Long Skirts ‘Wonlen’s Long Skirts of Cam- bric_and Muslin, tailor-made, with tucks—also trimmed with edgings and insertings of lace and Ham- burg, at these prices: At 89c—regular price $1.00 At $1.29—regular price $1.50 At $1.98—regular price $2.50 Better grades in Long Skirts, also reduced in price. . , Muslin Drawers Drawers of Muslin and Cambric, trimmed with lace and hamburg, a great variety of styles, at these prices: At 65c—reglilar price T5c At 89c—regular price $1.00 At $129—regular price $1.50 . Envelope Chemise Présenting a big variety of new styles—all dependable qualities: At 65c—regular price 75c At 89c—reguiar price $1.00 At 98c—regular price $1.25 At $1.29—regular price $1.50 At 1.79—regular price $2.25 1.98—regular price $2.50 Short Skirts At 89c—regular price $1.00 . Muslin Gowns | Muslin Gowns of fine materials, in high, low and V neck styles, trim- med with lace and hamburg em- broideries at these prices: Low Neck Styles At 8%c——regular price $1.00 At $129—regular price $1.50 At $1.98—regular price $2.25 At $2.19—regular price '$2.50 High and V Neck At $1.29—regular price $1.56 At $1.70—regular price $2.50 At $2.19—regular price $2.75 ‘Women's ORGAN RECITAL AT NORW! ICH TOWN CHURCH | It The' tfilrty-nm%: a.finual organ re- cital L Yei The Weather Today Will WOMEN’S LINGERIE WAISTS REDUCED Women'’s Lawn and Voile Waists, in a splendid assortment —at $1.42, regular price $2.00. Women’s Waists, in odd lots, only one or two of a kind —at $1.85, regular price $2.50. CONTINUED TODAY Our December Sale of The Portecus & Mitchell Co. il be had Thi ‘ll’s LT d’fimmq. Probably Be Fair A Clearance Sale of Women’s Coats, Suits and Dresses and Children’s Coats All lines reduced to the lowest prices that will prevul this season. Every garment offered is of this season’s make, material and style. Note the reductions: WOMEN’S AND MISSES’ COATS ' At $18.95—former prices up to $38.50. At $27.50—former prices'up to $45.00 At $37.50—former prices up to $50.00 At $50.00—former prices up to $75.00 WOMEN'’S SUITS AT $35.00 Our entire stock of Women’s Smart Suits is offered in this sale at one uniform price—at an actual saving of $10.00 to $35.00 on a Suit—Sale price $35.00—former prices CHILDREN’S COATS AT $14.50 During this sale we offer a choice of our Children’s Winter Coats, sizes 8 to 14 years—at $14.50, regular prices up to FABRIC FUR CAPES AND STOLES | They come in black and taupe, Karaime and black plush— At $8.50—reduced from $13.50 At $10.95—reduced from $18.50 At $13.50—reduced from $22.50 FUR SETS AT SALE PRICES All our Fur Sets, in Scarfs and Muffs, in many of the most fashionable Furs—all at reduced prices. WOMEN’S DRESSES ‘AT $19.50 Women’s Dresses of Serge, variety of fashionable models—a choice at $19.50—former Jersey and Velveteen, in a Muslin Underwear Combination Suits Women’s Muslin Combination Suits, consisting of Corset Covers and Skirts—Corset Cover and Draw= ers: At $1.98—regular price $2.50 Brassieres - Brassieres trimmed with lace and embroideries, in a big variety of styles;, at these prices: ; At 50c—regular price 65¢ At 89c—regular price $1.00 At $1.20—regular price $1.50 At $1.79—regular price $2.00 Extra Size Garments ‘We specialize in extra size gar- ments for short women We show these extra full garments in many grades and qualities to insure an.as- sortment. At these special prices: Extra Size Drawers At 89c—regular price $1.00 At $1.28—regular price $1.5¢ Extra Size Gowns At $1.49+—regular price $1.75 At $1.88regular price $2.25 Extra Size Short Skirts At 98c—regular price $1.25 Extra Size Long Skirts At $1.29—regular price $1.50 At $1.69—regular price $2.00 At $1.98—regular price $2.50 Philippine Underwear All our dainty Philippine Under- wear, in Envelope Chemises and Gowns, a splendid assortment of newest styles—at greatly reduced prices, Crepe-de-Chine and Wash Satin Underwear All our lines of Crepe-de-Chine and Wash Satin Underwear, in flesh color, assortment includes Envelope Chemises, Camisoles and Gowns— at greatly reduced prices. an old lady on a poreb. urclml whistl- - in. the -street,, the bling rzan “mllls; evening; The Gdti N Piccolomini, Df. Lamb; Berccuse, Frances McCollin; Grand CRorts] Sa- lome: “There will be a Watch Night se at the M. E. church in BNUC We day evening. 10 o’clock. Hodmhmulmnfl-h . wranwer ia