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& membershi; 382555 inl the Edward Donovan, IWednesday after a short illness at his Bome in Cottage street. He is survived by his mother, four brothers and three. Bisters. To fill the vacancy in the superior court judgship, caused by the election of Judge John W. Sweeney, of West- €1y, to the supreme court, the Rhede ISand_ general assembly elected Ar- thur P. Sumner, sueaker of the house, B. agreed upon his successor. The candi- | Lincoln, May Leary; song, Dixie 3 dates for the position are Represen Land, Tenting Tonight, girls of the day Sunday. fives Samuel H. Davis, of Westerly, | school; reading, The Boy, Abraham e Fred L. Owen of Providence and Will- | Lincoln, Owen Triling; songs, Old | s D 3 iam Fortin of Pawtucket. e e " 1 R | | M. Cottrell, vice president; Bdgar P. Maxson, o 14 H. S, F R Fred fohm Champlin, Harvey C. Perry, exec- gitive committee. The orgamization has Another bond issue To Wash Away Those years is actively interested in of the town, has been el aog the of i secretary; Harol . Living- ; Albert G. Martin, Mar- lerick C. Buffum, 2 p of 179 and_there are] treasury. * aged 22, died the pro; schot Vest, democrat, by a . Mr. Sumner will not until the last week in Feb- He will probably retain the the republicans have is provided for | Ground Tramp, Red, [ ing, Wrinkles and Crowsfeet DARDANELLA THE BIGGEST HIT IN YEARS. ON THE VICTOR, EMERSON OR BRUNSWICK RECORD ONLY came to Wester- in a resolution upresented in the houser which will mean the raising of $2,000,- 000 for the construction of court hous- t- | es In Providence and Newport coun- ties. ‘The resolution provides the proposition go to the people for approval or rejection at the next reg- ular election in November. Of this sum $250,000 is for Newport. WAUREGAN The following interesting. program was given by the pupils of Mr. Car- ter's room at 0 Thursday afternoon to comfnemorate bifth of Abraham Lincoln. The America, schoal; coln's Life, Part 1, Barbara Leavens; Part II, Barl Mott; Lincoln’s_Gettys- burg Speech, seventh grade; T Boy and the Soldier, Elizabeth Gif- ford; :Songs, My Old Battle Hymn of the | Songs Oh, Captain, William Snow; song, Just Before the Battle, Mother, May Leary and Re- gina Fisher; story, Lincoln's Love for Little Ones, Leo Bousquet; Black Jjoe, Massa's in the Cold, Cold boys Birthday, sixth grade; Cambell; Trials AT . THE TALKING MACHINE SHOP 46 FRANKLIN STREET song, the Boys Are Marching; The White Dorothy of Freedom, d mith; mother, Mrs. Owens. in. Bropkline, Mass., last week. recently. orable weather. t the evenin Rev. an Ideal. school at 12. the. schoolhouse on Lin- The entucky Home, public, by the Illineis, Florence My ' Captain! snowed in, with dri of high. Some of the them out. Abraham school! Lincoin's reading, Rob- Tramp, Tramp, &L Mre. Gardner this wi | 00ls were not 8 wee | day. There are a numbe let fever in town. Miss Catherine Blue, school; read- song, Battle Cry reacng, Mildred hool Teacher, ames Burns; angleq Banner. The Mrs, Arthur Mott has been at the home of Dan. Bitgood in Moosup_the past week, caring for M Bitgood, who have been il ! Mrsl _Gertrude Tracy visited her sister, Mrs, A. Spencer in Worcester The attendance at church Sul}d‘:y was very good considering the unfav- A Rev. William Fry- ling gave an excellent n the morning. There was no service in Wauregan Congregational William Fryling, pa sermon ' at morning worship will be on Hungering and Thirsting After So far the snow has mot Qiminished the attendance. The school money for new hymn books. ning_service continuation of course of sermons on the Old Testament. Mrs. Fryling will lead the Christian Endeavor meeting Thursday - evening. | WILLINGTON . The residents have been practically s six feet or more ack roads are im- assable, though the selectman, Bert Ruby, with help, and Clinton Eldredge with teams have been -busy breaking A large gang of help has been shov- eling on the state road and worked all The mail carrier came to the Hill each day and as far beyond Up-to Thursday he had not been able to cover his route. / Ben Robbins is doing pastor—The George Brown tew days! visit in Philadeiphia. Mrs,| “The Pal, 280 M | rrarota Ashbey, ‘gaw's Point, Thursday. After stalled by Nelson Rathbun. Ashbey in drag-net_fishing, . Frank Ball is in Beston on business trip. sermon in chureh | , Visit with friends in Boston, home in Pearl street, Wednesday Frank McDonald, of Hohoken, N. J. Church ; is raising At eve- |10 the A Dbirthd: held Friday evening in the parlors: that particular month. Miss Mabel Elis is visiting rela tives in New York city. Doctor was a caller in town Thursday. er_in Stonington, Thursday. was hauled up at the Rathbun boa yeard Thursday. rheumatism. 3 Chief Engineer Boone Spink ha: chores for mu/ned to his duties on the steames neet Mohegan, after spending a few -day! in session this and did not keep last week Fri- r Ricketts her ankle badly Monday morning. Miss Florence Wilson Miss Mersereau during the illness of frem Manefleld and Mr. White from of cases of scar- with his family in the village. 'PLAINFIELD A surprise .party was given Rose Duchampe at her home Mon day evening. Those attending:were Misses Ferdie Jafreniere, Corinne La sprained is assisting | instrumental mus | Harmony Ttio of this village, Lucin. room this week. or Tonsilitis, with warm “YOUR BODYGUARD —BIG— ORE THROAT gargle salt water, then apply — 'VICKS’ VAPO] " ="305.601 1120 SHEA & BURKE’S RI The American Vetrans of tinue the canva: until every one ha been visited. Possibly the bill much respect for collector ou_as he has has 5,10 and 15 Sale BEGINS DOLLAR DAY That’s what we call this big event. What it means is that you save five, ten or fifteen cents in each dollar you spend here before the first of March. Here is your chance to save real money on Furnishings for your .home. are marked in plain §; pocket. SPRINGS PILLOWS LEATHER CHAIRS AND ROCKERS OFFICE FURNITURE HALL RACKS READING LAMPS FLOOR LAMPS DINNER SETS WALL PAPER e e e ————— LIVING ROOM SETS LIBRARY TABLES _THESI. ARE REAL SAVINGS OF REAL MONEY Goods Stored Until Wanted SHEA & BURKE ; " SALE STARTS SATURDAY—DOLLAR DAY Figure the discount ! DINING ROOM TABLES BUFFETS CHINA CLOSETS BED ROOM SETS (A few 5%) BRASS BEDS IRON BEDS WOOD BEDS IRON CRIBS DRESSERS ! CHIFFONIERS DRESSING TABLES SLIDING COUCHES PORCELAIN TOP TABLES KITCHEN TABLES LINOLEUM (Some 5%), PARLOR STOVES OIL HEATERS WRITING DESKS All goods That’s money in your COUCHES DINING ROOM SETS LEATHER SEAT CHAIRS WOOD SEAT CHAIRS CANE SEAT CHAIRS SUITE CHAIRS STAIR CARPET PORTIERES LACE CURTAINS WINDOW SHADES QUILTS AND BLANKETS BABY CARRIAGES STROLLERS WARDROBES is spendings few days with his tamily has returned, after a 'uohwlni‘t:fithl condition of the roads as a new fishing boat for was launched from the Frank Bracci ‘boat shop at Mo}:- the launching the boat was towed to Rog- ers’ dock where the engine will be iri- ‘When completed the craft will be used by 4 Duncan McDonald has returned from Mrs. J. W. Potter entertained the members of the Reading club at her party for the members of the Methodist Sunday school was church A large number of children and their parents were present. These parties, which are held each month, are in honor of any of thé-nchool members whose birthday happens in Sullivan “of New London, Mrs. Webster Eldridge was a call- The boat owned by P. F. Morton t Miss Annie Robertson is confined to her home in Pearl street because of s r s Miss e W=nsutesR wiih whin. | principal,’ Me.” Carter, ‘was CONBrall- | Mise Ricketts. . freniere, Parmelia J Alice Du- . evers 1ns, even he | mied o8 the excellent progfam ~s0| william Henty Holt Has besn oni-|chamne Cella Tacvia, Lily DushAtS. well castied out by the DUpHE and| .. o5t hsi Hionset tho HonthE wikh | Tils > Kelly, Kelly, Margaret enijoyed by’ a”numbef of Syisitors, erysipelas. Marriott, Lily Hargraves, Belle Har- ion of ice and snow fisherman from Stafford Springs|graves, Annie Grab, Alice Sykes, Al- ot Sf:“;':nu»h:':»rm‘.’ on the roof of | showed considerable ambition Thure: herta Sevine, Evelyn Campbell, Mary , slid off and broke through|day when he motored to the Hill and, | Bernier, Antionette Bernier, Laura and glass onto | unabie to finicsh hix Foute with the ear, ier, Delarosa Bernier, Camilla te floor of the turbine| hired a horse and,sled, transferring ier. Annie Bernler, Benidet Aug- s considerable damage.| his fish and ovsters. that his custom- Iso Theodore Bouly, William Li- No one was IAju s might not be disappointed. | bertie, Thtodore Barry, Peter Barr: e Dnly. SHON that there There was no service at church on|Oscar Laphave, Hebert Laphave, rolley | village is a|Sunday. although five children came | Philip French, Leo Bernier, Albert Ta- car stalled in front of the mill | Some distance. re. Lucine Mauarete, William Thurs Tb: 6. srs. Quinn, Frank Tynch, Georze | Hazel, Charles Grab, Edsar a C Tohnson - feturded home and St. Onge. who have been|Baron Prost, Edward Rouly. Reg- | Mondpy from the sanatorium in | POArding at the Rvder house, have|inald Burton, Arthur Jarvis Fred Mam. * | Willima where she has been for| 500" to Ando to work. riott. Walter Clark,-Henry Beasplege, - 0 | wa 2 Genevieve, Gardner celebrated | Fred Burton. Thomas Parkinson, Giéo, s e e e s hday this month and received | Gosselin. Refreshments were served ful appearance. rs. Willian site of gifts. and games were played and there was 1} appearance Mrs. Willlam F visited her nll Tt Boba] Diayencan, there was o Coventry., with feams moved the|Mauarele, Baron Provost and Fred hoiler of Mr. White's sawmill to An- | Burton. dover 1ast week. William Quinn and| The High Rollers of this vilage Frank Lynch hdve taken the logging | bowled against the Plainfield Bowling job. and Alex $t. Onge will continue|Green cluh and were defeated thres as fireman. straight games. The Boy Sconts are to give an en-| The Plainfield Riflle club had tar- tertainment at the chureh. get practi the Holy Name club forelgn wars have started the'r drive for the| flag funds and the hoys are receiv- ed very cordially by the people whom they have d.” They will eon as for | CAPSHAW_In Portsmon thought best to ‘hawe no preaching service Sunday morning. The church will be opened for, th evening sservice. The valentine social whi¢h was to have been held by the C. B. society on Saturday evening has been postponed for a week. B illiam Day returned Monday to ‘WeSleyan university after several days spent at his home here, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Spencer have one to live in the house with Mrs, pencer's mother, Mrs. Abble Her- rick. N A. R. Collier of Norwich, who has charge of the engineering work of this section of the new state highway, has leased the Spencer house. E. J. Standish has purchased the house of Mrs. Alice Williams, now oc- cupied by Herbert Houston, “ Supervisor Gove conducted a teach- ers' meeting in the Center school on Wednesday afternoon. Edward Mitchell and William -Dar- ling were in Colchester Wednesday. QU3 30 1ivd WINSOM oy ‘Mou synoa oUW 3O JITY IN04T 49400 Afuo uwa ep ‘ATpSRUDaML SOUIS SPROS DParziap-mous sul U3NOIU1 108 o) dge Suteq j0u SISLLI®) (T ‘Y W ‘Avpuow Aof Y DIAISOSI SRA [[PW 5U) JO [PAMIE SYJ, town still_being without servies. Ernest Soencer was a recent - isitor in Hartford. —_— THOMPSON Mrs. Grace Noyes, Miss Caroline Cranska and Miss Hannah Tracy have been in Maosup and attended the fu- neral of Floyd Cranska. Saturday. Church services have been held in the vestry the past two Sundays. Sex- ton and Mrs. St. Martin have bhoth been ill. Their iliness with the bad weather left the milk route not chy- ered one day Jast week. Dr. R. C. Paine. when beyond Quadic. Thursday. at the ar- rival of a daughter at the Jensen home, had to change from one to two horses on the way o reach there and was de- ipined at Ira Munyan's until Satur. Lawrence Ryan is working Florist O. R. Hermanson. Louis Converse was detained at Sharles Whiting's on Muck Hill, on his cream route. by the storm. ed a mile for Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Knight and Mr. and M Joslin and son, Clarence, have Baen James Ryan is repairing his new cottage and barn. EASTFORD Willlam Warren and two children Visited Mr. Warren's mother at the | tal in Putnam, Sunday, and found ! her somewhat improved. Eastford was shut off from the ad- joining towns for a few days by the terrible starm, but the reads are be- ing made passable so that they can be used before long. What were all the people in the vil- lage doing Monday night? Answer: Reading their papers, let- ters and other mail. Owing to the DIED LATHAM—In Willimantic Feb. 13, 1920, Albert A. Latham, a native of | Ledyard, aged 95 years. CLARK—In Norwich, Feh. 12, 1380 George L. Clark, in the 80th year of his age. Funeral services T'nion streat, 14, at his late residence, . Saturday afternoom. 230 o'clock In Manchester, Conn., Feh. 11. Mrs. Lyman ‘Allyn,” aged $9 - at I NX. Rurdick's, Manchester, ay. 10.30°a. m. Funeral servicas tehburg, Mass, Saturday at 1.30 city, Feh 13, Sara] aged 17 years, —Tn this clty, Feb. 13, Higgins. N—In Jawett Citv. Feb. 12. 1920, Benjamin Perry Franklin, aged vears. 7 1920, | 1920, late home on -39 p. m. Burial Iv. Tt, Rev. t Franklin, R. P. Capshaw, formerly of Conn. BOVLE—Tn New London, Feb. 11, 1820, Edward Bovle, aged 31 years. KANE_In New Londen Feb. 11, Diamond Kune, aged 32 years. WEWEN-— ew Haven, Feb, Catherine, widow of Denn RANDALL—In “Groton Feb, Isabella Watson, wi Randall, fn her 71st 1920 2. 1820, McHwen. 12, 1929, of Samuei A0 year. CARDV OoF THAN*! We, the undersigned, wish tn axpress| our sincere thanks to Mrs. Catherine Ockery and Mrs. Cora son for the dness and sympathy sad bereavement; especialiy ceiving friends and relatives at. their home during our recent hereavement. ALIAM H. SISSON, CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sinesrs thanks £ our friends and neighbors. and especially the teachers apd class- | mates of the Hobart Avenue sohool, for their sympathy and acts of kindness at thestime 0f our recent sorrow and for their beautiful floral offering: AND MRS. GEORGE A. ) ND FAMILY, Church & Allen 15 Main Street Funeral Directors 5. ITRDOCK —AND— " Embalmers Lady Assistant Telephone 328-3 HENRY E. CHURCH WM. SMITH ALLEN Shea & Burke Funeral Directors Nickel Plating KINDRED FINISHES at UNITED METAL MFG. CO,, Inc. Thamesville Nerwich, Conn. Prompt and Satisfactory Work jrier from Broton borough could get AnhfimwyinWflimnfic. : Saturday Night, February 14, commencing at 8:15. Nine-piece Majestic Orchestra; Lew Shenty, Champion Frisco Dancer of New England, will give an exhibition | dance; also Flo Chappolie and Ben Kasin will give a few of the latest dnlw..—Admi\m n 50c—~War Tax 54c.” WANTED A Man to Take Care of Fur- IN HER NEWEST PHOTOPLAY _ “POLLYANNA’ See This Picture That Has Made Millions: in ity. PATHE NEWS [ Tears and Makes' the o:mandsWhol_'llv-Seenlt Snub Pollard Comedy naces and to Work Around Place. Two Girls for Chamber Work and Table Work. Good Wages, Board and Room. Telephone 1785 Valentine Dance Given By the PONEMAH WHEEL CLUB In Maennerchoy Hall, Taftville Saturday Eve., Feb. 14, 1920 Music by Livingstone’s Orchestra . Dancing, 8:30 to 11:30 Valentine Social T. A, B. Hall Tonight Rowland’s Jazz Kings VALENTINE BRrREED THEATRE William Fox Presents His Spectacular Muterpie‘c Special Bargain Prices for This Engagement MAT. 25c, Plus War Tax—EVE. 30c, Plus War Tax '?,L jredatest: racini stavy.of the world. With Thoroughbreds and Hjgh Life Intermingled With a Basic Drama of the Human Emotions A Production That Cost Over a Half Million of Dollars to Produce; With Real Racing Scenes at the Famous Belmont Park, and a Cast of Stars Headed by Tom Carrigan and Jean Acker. SUNDAY EVENING Monday and Tuesday Social and Dance Will Be Given By the A. D. A. ‘ ST. JEAN HALL, BALTIC | Saturday, February 14 KYLE’S FULL ORCHESTRA | Cars to Norwich After the Dance bad roads the mail did not get through | until Monday. No mail had heen r ceived since Wednesday of last weey Mrs. Harriet Carpenter is ill with a cold. Mrs. Carlton Tatem attended the funeral of her sister in Philadelphia, Tuesday. The Community Club meeting was held Friday evenin; Rev. F. F. Meacham received word | Saturday that his mother is ill in Boston, where she went to care for his d influenza. sister, who h; LEDYARD Triends were shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Miss Helen G. Hall, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kellogg Hall at the home of her | parents, on Preston Plal Miss Hall, was a lovable girl, was skilled STRAND Today—4 Shows—1:30, 3, 6:30, 8 FADEN TRIO A Fast Comedy Offering. B L — HONEY HURST Tha Singer Subiime e e VAN AND YORKE A Littie of This and That ALMA HANLON AND JACK SHERRILL | In a Six Part Special Attraction, In “THE PROFITEER"—A Picture of Great Interest Which Will You to Your Seat, From Start to Finish—A Tale of Love's Dominion Over Greed—There Are Billions of Dollars In the Ocean's Bottom, Is It Possible to Raise the Wrecks Caus- ed By Submarines. Rivet High Class Vaudeville and Motion Pictures—First Run—Nothing But the Best In Norwich, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday GOLDINI MUSICAL NOVELTY __All_the Latest In_ Music e e BOB AND PEGGY VALENTINE A_Classy_Novelty WATSON™ DOGS ‘The Dogs With Human Brains. FRANK MAYO, In “THE BRUTE BREAKER” A Six Part Special—The Story of a Man Who Broke the Spirit of Bull- ies, Defended the Weak, and Won the Love of a Girl Who First Re- sented His Fierce Conquest of Her Heart. CARRY SEMON, In “THE SIMPLE, LIFE"—A Comedy That Is Sure a Laugh Getter—Forget the Blua: GA 0 EEKLY SPECIAL—SUNDAY—SPECIAL MARY BOLAND With An All Star Cast, In “A WOMAN'S EXPERIENCE” ARBUCKLE COMEDY OUTING CHESTER TRAVELOGUE‘ SCREEN SMILES and cultured in music and had a bright future. Her death has cast a gloom over those who were acquainted with her and her parents and only brother have the sympathy of the community, Never in the memory of some of the oldest residents has there been as much sickness as in the past two weeks. Very few families have es- caped the malady, some members of nearly every family being ill. has been 8xpressed tmarsh and his son, Arthur Whitmarsh in the loss of the wife of each. By their generous acts and deeds and charity they, will be long remembered. Archie Holdridge has been substi- tuting for the teacher ir the Lantern Hill District, who has been ill for the past two weeks. Ledyard grange meeti~z was pest- poned on Friday evening of last week owing to the stornf and there was not the regular meeting of the board of Relief on Saturday for the same reason. There were services in the Congregational church Sunday as usual. For three days the rural car- viers from Norwich did not get around. CENTRE GROTON The village has been snowjand ice- bound for the past week, %ut snow plows pulled through the village and epeited the turnpike so the rural car- through to deliver the mail Wednes- day, but the upper part of the town is still snow-bound and the rural ear- rier, who starts at Gales Ferry, has NT FASHION PLATE IRENE, CASTLE In a Soph Six Part Picturization of ie Kerr’s Celebrated Novel. “The Invisible Bond” A Powerful Real Human Drama of Life, With a Real Punch. GLADYS BROCKWELL “THIEVES” A Six Part Fox Special Pi of Love Romance and Intrigue. INTERNATIONAL NEWS MUTT AND JEFF COMEDY SUNDAY NIGHT AT 7 and 8:30 SPECIAL ATTRACTION ZUSA PITTS AND FLORENCE VIDOR —IN— “POOR RELATIONS” A Six Part Comedy Drama of Home Folks—That You Will Enjoy. ADDED ATTRACTION -GHOST OF A CHANCE A Powerful, Gripping .Drama Taken From 2 O'HENRY’S POPULAR STORY _ Played By a Brilliant Cast of Vitagraph Picked Artists. POST TRAVEL PICTURES ,TOPIC.S OF THE DAY HANK MANN COMEDY still been urable to get through. There have been only four deliveries of mail from Galeg Ferry office through this village in oVer two weeks. . A social and dance was held at John R. Haly’s, on the usual date, but as the traveling was bad and it was bit- ter cold, thereé were not as many in attendance. Those who attended had an_enjovable evening. Mrs. William A. Gray was a caller in Groton borough and New London this| week. Arthur Daboll of Old Mystic was a caller on his father, David A. Daboll, Wednesday. SPRING HILL The baked bean eupper last week | Wednesday evening served by the La- | dies' Aid society at the chureh called out ahout half of the usual number | only, on account of the bad weatlfer, | traveling, and sickness. There was no attempt made to hold | service at the church Sunday. No mail was delivered here from last week Wednesday until onday after- noon of this week. Not a wheeled vehicle of any kind has or can move here until some of HE vast hody of snow has bben taken out of the roads. The assessors were called in con- sultation with the board of relief on the days they met. Joseph Wohilebe has heen in Hart- ford with the exhibit from the C. A. c. Mrs. L. J. Storrs has been visiti her dauehter in Bridgeport. Tax Collector W. A. Weld 13, re- celvine the $2 personal tax. PRESENTING STANDARD NEW VfHK SUCCESSES AT POPULAR PRICES / (HEATRY Matinee at 2:18 Evening at 8:15 OPENING PLAY MONDAY MATINEE AND NIGHT . “BROKEN THREADS” A Play That Ran Six Months at the Fulton Theatre, New York. OTHER PLAYS TO BE OFFERED “EYES OF YOUTH” Ran T “HE One of Wm. A. 'wo Years In New York R UNBORN CHILD” the Best Plays of Today “THE NET” Brady’s Powerful Drama “BROADWAY JONES” Geo.” M. Cohan's Comedy Success| + “A STITCH IN TIME” Last Season’s Hit, at Liberty, N. Y. s .~ e = | “HIS BROTHER'S KEEPER” Robert Eddson’s Latest Triumph ettt bl ALMA, WHERE DO YOU LIVE 7—A Taneful Musical Comedy 5 PRICES—Matinee, 18c and 27c—Evening 25¢c, 35¢ and 50c—A Fow at 75¢| . PLUS WAR TAX - beforn de WHEN YOU WANT Lo put your bus. I "8 | iness mediu, the public. tnere {s no ulletin, l ness before the publig, medium baiter o vertising columns WHEN Y6T 7. NT o puz your bus. there s PR

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