Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 18, 1920, Page 7

WILLIMANTIC Norwich Bulletin, Willimantie Offes, Friday: Senders of first class mail are 23 Church strest. Telophone 105, cautioned to place thelr firm name or & personal address on the upper left hand In preparation Tor the Ohristmas rash of mail at the lecal post office, Post master John O'Rourge has secured plen< ty of substitutes to ald the regular car: riers for the days betweean now and Christmas. Five of the applicants for these positions passed ‘their examinations and thero are now three substitute care rlers and three substitute clerks ready for work. The men appointed are: Clerks, James E. Aspinwall, of No. 17 Jackson street: Frank Morrison, No, 7¢ k_street and Arthur Haggerty of Ne. $ Main street. Carriers, Ralph Burch- Il, No. 171 High strest; William Greer, No. 139 Crescent street and Eugene K. Morfarty, No. 141 Windham road. Two “ubstitutes are ex-service mem. Al personnel at the local office is ven corner of the envelopes so that these may be returned if the address is not given correctly, and thus avoid being sent to the dead letter office. Christmas post cards should be mailed early if the send- er expects them to reach their destina tion by Christmas day, as in the rush during the days just before Christmas first class mail is given preference. Christmas packages should be addressed plainly and fastened securely to avoid danger of breakage. The amount of incoming mail showed an increase Friday and will continue to grow greater until after Christmas. Last year the local post office handled the greatest amonut of Christmas mail in its history and practically every bit of mall was delivered to local citizens if receiv- ed by the local post office in time for Christmas delivery. This prompt deliv- ery of mail which was received with ap- preciation by Willimantic people last Christmas will be kept at the same high standard this season, if possible. James Doyle played the part of the an- O'Rourke, who s on his hat office, issued the fol- ions to local people on That Does Not Affect the Head of the tonie and laxative effect, gion of Stome Row and neighbors e deavored to capture the animal. Th pig after being captured, was taken back | to its home, and the neighborhood quiet- ! ea down. Notices were posted Friday morning in the several departments of the Quidnick Windham plant to the effect that during the next two weeks the number of work- ing days would be cut down to two days a week. 'The plant will operate on Wed- nesday and Thursday of mext week, ana on the same days for the week following. The notice was signed by W. B. Knight, agent. Farmers take mnotlee, and next year: for two crops of potatoes! Samuel Chesebro, & we!l known business man of Willimantic while doinz & little raking In his garden this week came acrois sev. eval hills he had overlooked when gain ering his summer cropk of spuds. Want ing to find out what was in the illls he did a little digging and as the result about a peck of choice potatoes, fresh from his garden in December, ar: being served on his table. Mr. Cheshro stat- ed that the potatoes were of _exc:ilamt quality and there was not a varticle of frost in the ground. 2 Several local residents have fomnd in bloom in the gardens o rabout the fields flowers that normally fade early in the fall, but Willimantic_claims o be cne of the few cities in New England where winter harvests of potatoes hava Leen made successfully. (Laxative | nua| county fair greased pig catcher, on Friday morning, when he captured a black pig that had escaped from its pen ringing in e head. B Y #5 & |in the rear of Stone Row. Mr. Pig was fablets. Look for E. W. GROVE'S wandering about Main street in the re- ture on box. 30 Your Answer To What Shall 1 Give Is Answered In This Store Make up your gift list early. Bring it to this Do your shop) store where ample provision has been made for an unusually large Christmas, Confine your selection to the more practical things, making your choice from an assortment which is broad and diversified in its scope. ATTRACTIVE NECKWEAR i ts, either o they | Separate Pieces and Sets, § m'hu 4 which make attractive and very ac ceptable gifts. The collection affords most diversified choice, at reason- prices too—50c to $2.50. SILK HOSIERY For Gifts Hosiery makes fin s i nd inexpensivi plain colors and blacks — so to make choosing easy. Ky i box 35 up to $500 a pa FOR HER CHRISTMAS GIFT Jhe HOOVER i AND THAT MEAN SA LIFELONG REMINDER O! YOUR 'I'I“lQUGHl'FU‘LNFSS Silk are durab Plenty of plain ce A Dainty BLOUSE OR WAIST For Gift would give what you would e o receive, a dainty’ Blouse or Waist would head your list of gifts. - Bl , in Satin, 8ilk "Taffetl, O alette” of Creps de Chine are priced at $5.50 to $3.98. New, Lovely UNDER GARMENTS Of Silk and Wash Satins ifully made garments of lovely employed in their trimming—ea attractively boxed for gifts. Envelope Chemices—$2.98, $3.98 $5.98. Night Gewns, including Philippine| Waists, in Satin and Crepe de Chine hand made, at $4.98 to 50. are $5.98 to $9.98. 3 5 Fancy Wash Satin Camisoles, daintily | Tailored Waists, a new shipment just trimmed with lace and fancy ribbons —$1.00 wp to $2. 4 ——————————————————— CHRISTMAS received for Christmas are $2.98. KID GLOVES For Gifts—The Practical Kind Gloves takes an important part in Christmas gift giving, and our assort- ment, all wanted shades and sizes, neatly boxed, at $2.00, $3.98 and $5.50 a pair. A DRESS PATTERN . Of Fine Silk is an Ideal Present’ A special sale of silk will enable gift seekers to select a good practical pre- sent, and one that will be appreciated by anyone—all colors, including black and navy—Special $1.49 a yard. Rain or Sun UMBRELLAS For Christmas Very few gifts give the donor better evidence of its thoughtfulness than an Umbrella, novelty handles and short handies ars two interesting ifeatures. There is no better time to make your selection than the present, for the fact that stocks are at their best. Silk Umbrellas are $7.85, $10.60 and $11.70. RIBBONS There are Ribbons here for every pur- pase, Sash Ribbens, Hairbew Ribbons, Decorative Ribbens, and Ribbons fer tying up Christmas packages, rang- ing in prices from 34c up to $1.89 a yard. BOUDOIR CAPS For Gifts Boudeir Caps present so many fetch- ing ideas each gift giving season that the interect as gifts continues unabated, some have tiny ribbon rosettes hiding under rows of fine_ lace, others are trimmed with net frills—50c to $1.39 each. What i a More Useful Gift Than a HAND BAG A Leather Hand Bag, or a Velvet Hand Bag makes a gift that nething sise could take its place for useful- ness. Our stock is well fortified to withstand any demand you may make upon it—select now — no advantages are to be gained by waiting until the last day—Prices range frem $1.00 up to $12.50. Murray’s Boston Store Willimantic, Conn. only before th early in the morning when the store is not crowded. Stocks are at their best; prices are lower than last season; service is better and there is an answer here to every gift problem you have. The stores of this city are to be kept open Wednesday, Thursgay and Friday nights of next week to gIve sioppors an opportunity to buy Christmas presents. This action to keep the storss open om ing as early as possible, not Z Christmas rush begins, but Gifts From the DOMESTIC SECTION able Cloths, 22 yards long each. Linen Sideboard Scarfs, 12x45 inches—$226 each. Embroidered Pin Cushion Sets—$1.50. uot Bed Sheet and 2 Pil- es—84.25. All Linen T —$11.00 All Japanese Table Covers, blue bird.g- terns, 50x50—$1.50 each—62x62 — each. Waist _Patterns, boxed, X and Turkish Guest Towel Sets, pink, blue, yellow and lavender borders—$1.69 a set. Embroidered Turkish Towel Set—$2.50 a set. Beacon Jacquard Blankets—$10,00. 24 yards lo %G caoh. TQYLAND Is a Busy Place These Days Toys of so many kinds, make up our showing this year—a larger and more varied assortment than has ever been presented before. There are Toys for Children of every age, from 1 year up, Trains, Engines, Drums, Mechanical Toys, Animals, Dolis, Doll Wagons, Doll Beds, Games, Puzzles, that will interest the older ones and amuse the younger sets, in fact, there is something for everybody, and make every boy and girl joyous on} Christmas day. Fancy Hand-Painted NIPPON CHINA For Gifts There is is a wide choice of selection in the Chinaware Section, for it includes most every kind of fancy dishes ene needs for gift giving. There's lce Cream Sets, Cake Sets, Berry Dishes, Cake Plates, Fruit Dishes, Bon-Bon Dishes, Water Sets, and a lot of other fancy dishes for different purposes— all suitable for gifts, including Cut Glass. A WOOL SWEATER Is a Practical Gift and a Useful One Soft, cozy and comfortable Sweaters, all knitted from the finest weel—A thrown from. ing wiio is eighty escaping with slight Hutchins was cut badly above the left eye and suffered other briises. She will be a patient at the hespital for several days. She was brought to this lcity by Mr. Griggs and the affair was reported to the police. Mr. Griggs was not held responsible for the accident as the carriage in which Mr. Hutchins and his_sister were riding had no light at- tacheéd. The Red Sox team iu the Smith-Win. chester plant league continues to lead With seven games rolled, having won six of the seven games rolled. Their latest addition in the manner pf games came when_ they trimmed the Tigers by a ff- ty-one point margin. The Yanks by de- feating the Indians by a 38 point mar- gin continued in second place. Howartk of ‘the Yanks captured high single in the Thursday evening match With 125, but Underwood of the Indlans nosed him out of high three by eight points getting a total pinfall of 298. The standing to, date is as follows: 2 W. L. those three nights was taken Friday|Both morning at a meeting of the Business|Mr. Hu Mer’s association. In past years it has been the custom to open the stores even- ings about ten days before Christmas, but this was not deemed necessary this year. years Pupils of ti:e sixth, seventh and eighth grades of Natchaug Grammar school gave a delightful programme at the school Friday afternoon in commnciora- tion of the three hundredth anmive:sary of the Landing of the Pilgrims. The ex? ereises included a composition, The Story of the Pilgrims as Told by a Pilerim Man, Gertrude Dondero; composition, A Pilgrim- Girl's Diary, Jessica Fenton; reading, A Public Letter from Gov. Hol- comb to Connecticut Schools, John Lew- is; concert recitation, The Landing of the Pilgrims, Grades Six and _Seven; Composition, The Pilgrims, Barbara Dziomba ; representation of characters mentioned in the peceding composition, Priscilla Mullen, Elizabeth McKinley Jobn Alden, Philip Park;__.Massasoit, Bennie Singer; Spuanto, Louis Sullivan address, Rev. Harry S. McCready, pas- tor of the First Congregational church; ong, America, Grades Six, Seven and Red Sox Eight. Yanks Tigers Sunday at the Flrst Daptist church, | Indians s 143 Rev. Arthur D, Carpenter, the pastor, will preach at 10.45. Church school for study of the Bible meets at noon. Chris- tian Eendeaver Society meets at 6 p. m. Community service at 7 p. m., ser- mon by W. G. Pavy of Spring Hill. At the First Congregational church, Rev. Charles A. Dinsmore of Yale Di- vinity school will preach at-10.45. The church schol for study of the Bible meets at 9.45 2. m.; men's forim mects at 12.15 o'clock, leader, C. N. Burdick, subject, The Christian as Employe. The Sunday evening institute at 7 p. m., fol- lowed by soclal hour at 8 p. m. Christian Science Sunday The sirls’ department of the local Y. M. C. A. enjoyed a treat Friday after- noon during the regular gymnasium hour. Under the direction of their in- structress Mrs. H. C. Little, and Mres. Charles H. Webster, a Christmas tree had been provided and a program of games arranged. Following the usual grand march around the Christmas tree the girls enjoyed a swim in the pool and took part in various athletic .contests At the end of the gym hour, cake, cook- les, cocoa and candy kisses.provided s collation which all appreclated. The Windham Girls' Clab gave a dance Friday evening at the Town hall for members and their friends. Some fifty couples attended. Music was fur- nished by the Poorless orchestra. Dur- ing intermission ice cream and soda were the refreshments. The dance marked the end of the season for the Girls' club dancing class. Miss Jane Ashton Was chairman of the dance com< mittee. The club expects to move into new quarters within a short time.” For several months the club has held its meetings in various halls in the city, many of the classes having been held at the Y. M. C. A bullding on Main street. Eight games have been played in the Y. M. C. A. senior poo] tournament and . C. Davis leads with four games won and, no losses. The standing follow: Club rooms, No. 803 Main street. Sub- ject of lesson-sermon, Is the Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Force? Miss Elisa Hutchins of Columbis, is a patient in St Joseph's hospital, Wil- limantic, suffering from injuries receiy- ed Thursday night when the carriage in Which she and her brother, Joseph Hut- chins, were riding, was struck by an automobile owned and driven by Claude Griggs of Hop River. Miss Hutchins and her brother Wwere on their way home and had reached a point near Loomer Rock Hill when the accident occurred W Lk i F. Davis ..... i 0 1000 H. Sanderson 2 0 1000 P. Pitignon BB e SHAVES ————| |1 Picho 52 o & .00 Ths High Schol and Employed Beys' pool tournament at the Y. M. C. A. is now well underway and A. Thiffault is in the lead with five games won and one lost. F. Davis with twelve games played has won 9 Bnd lost three and is closely followed by H. Sanderson who with fourteen games. played has won 10 and lost 4. The standing to date fol- Without Mug Caticara Sospis thefavorite forsafetyrazor shaving. Killourey Bros. Ask Cincinnatus. Any one wishing to start a revolu- tion in Mexico is urged to communi- cate with Farmer Villa, the placidity of whose life is now a marvel to his friends.—Birmingham Age-Herald. 60-62 MORTH ST, Lazy Assislaat V OLLIMANTIC Tel. connection Dr. F. C. Jackson DENTIST 715 Main Street, Willimantic Hours—9 a, m. to 8 p. m. Phone 44 Looks Like Serious Case. Will the makers of the blue laws permit a man to kiss his wife on Sun- day—or his best girl>—Detroit Free Press. USEFUL GIFTS Attractive and Appropriate for : Xmas Giving Felt Slippers, Comfy Slippers, Leather Slippers, Rubbers, Overshoes, House- shoes, Polishing Outfits, Gaiters, Foot- holds, Weol Soles, Rubber Boots. Shoes for all members of the family. An extensive line of the useful gifts are here, at prices that mean wonderful savings to you. Our policy of marking all our merchandise at prices close to cost enables us to give you unusual values at all times. Make it your business to take advantage of the savings that are here. We've made it our business to offer them to "ol | bruises. Mies | Miss for four months, by Deputy Judg: of the borough ing, on a charge of assault on George R._Billings of Willlam H. business Thursday. opposite the gipsy camping ground on the Hollow road. & pageant at Memorial hall in Stafford Hollew Thursday evening and at St ening in observance of the three hun- dredth ‘apniversary of the landing of the, Pllgrims commi junier prom to be held on the evening of Dec. 23th are: Hall, Ralph Baldwin, Katherine Reed; program, Mary O'Halloran, Mar- . | Jorle ‘Stevens and Marion Mora: rations, Margaret Parizeau, Fletcher, Vera Fagan, Gertrude Mullins and Raymond Pease. down to the basement of St. Edward's church, on the Church street side, has just been put in, replacing jwooden stairs. dows are being repaired and the organ is ha Mrs. daughter, Mrs. Holliste in Kent, Ohio. tage on Westfo: . . Willism: 8mith of Staffordville is vis- iting frien the site of the one recently burned. gn military enroliment in the town of Cummings are at Orlando, Florida, for the winter. its plant at Staffordville, aiso the shoddy mill at the Springs, Wednesday, further notice. day attending the banquet of the Farm Bureau association, Mrs. Clarence Alexander. last from diphtheria aft-r fiiness. The bdurial Franklin Countryman officiating night and Thurs: tended the annuai logical soclety. of Hartford and William Palmer, whom she lived. William J. Crawfard of (he Norw T 2 “STAFFORD SPRINGS Annie Hayostek and William tic Thursday to attend U their brother, Charles Garrett: F. L. Kanahan, B. R Gardner, Norman Parke hurst, G. H. Prior, Frank Wilcox, K. B. Cheney, Charles H. Ray, G. D. Adams, William Johnston, L. G. A R. Young, Ro Adelbert Samuel Catheart, G. Meyers and Edwin M. Gray. The Jewett City delegation were joined {n Baitic by the Mt. Vernon membership that reside the Mr. Garrnett was held in esteem in Jewett City where his pleasant and génial manner hade made for him many friends. He was to have taken a mu-|. sleal part in today's Masonic programme. At a meeting of Franklin chapter. 14, R A. M., held at the Masonic Tem- ple in Norwich Thursday évening, the following local members were present: 1. P. Gorman, E. A. Faust, James Dair. ofman Parkhurst, Frank Durpes, Cart Munn, L. M. Carpenter, R, T. Guy. Mt. Vernon lodge, No, 75, ¥. and A. AL, I8 to celebrate & day of exception: significance today (Saturday). There Wwill be a Master Mason lodge in the aft- €rmoon at which the Master Mason's de- gree will be conterred on a class of five candidates. The Eastern Star is servé a supper and in the evening other class of five will be raised to ublime degree of Master Mason, work being done by past masters of Vernon. Porterhouse, short, sirloin steaks, per 1b. Round, 40c; other meats duced S to 15c per Ib. Dearnley Clarke—ady. Dentists in this section are beginning tn be alarmed as to the outlook for fu- tare business. A man witl, a little fringe )t hair growing around the edgs of his fome. went into a Irug store in lown the other day and Inquired for a comb for a bald-headed man with rubber teeth Christmas cherries, begonias, prime roses, cyclamen, ferns, wreaths. Whit ing’s Greenhouse—ady. Joseph Nugebunner was sent ‘o jail Tafu court, Thursday morn West Stafford. Heald was in Hartford cn Jerry Armstrong is bullding a house The public and parochial schools gave ‘s hall at the Springs Friday ev- tees for the high school Fleteher, and Joel Henry deco- Katherine A mew flight of stone steps leading the old The stained glass win. its pedals improved. Mix is visiting her re George R. Towne Is building a cot- & ew-born Christ. avenu Rev. M. D. Fullers Sunday mersing topic_for thé seniors at the Baptist chureh 18 The Lite of John Baptist. Thers will be Christmas greetings to the Ju- niors. Miss Helen Phillips leads the Young People’s meeting st 6.15. The subject for the evening is The Martyrdom of John Baptist. Rev. Clinton H. Andrews will speak at the Congregational chureh. Mrs. Earl S. Hiscox leads the C. E. weeting Monday evening. Rev. David Coombs of Plainfleld win sonduct an_ Episcopal communion servies in Slater Library hall at 3. in Ne York city. L. D. Gary is bul ding & new barn on Frank H. Plumb recently completed He found 73 lof military age. Mrs. Eugenia F. Leach and Mrs. L. F. The Fubdyasn Woolen Company closed ttees at the Meth- church comprise: Programme com- Mrs, Soule, Miss Vi Irving Thornton, Frank until e e e el and Albert Saunders. Decorating eon S EAST HADDAM tee. Mrs. Robert Robertson and, Mre. W Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gilston, Mr. = Tree commitles I. D, Howe BRIEF STATE NEWS and Mrs. Joseph Lee and Rev. Frankim B gifts, 2 e cClug. mouth.—Miss Tnic Aldrich of Way- Countryman were in Middictuwn Thurs. | S36¢s class. Candy and {ruit, the Gard.| Siventh —hiss Tnic A in slipplig e Ines class. The committee hour for the soctas is the fourth department of th League, Miss Fornetta Rob: . chairman. Santa Claus will ar at nine o'clock Christmas night ¢ tributing committee will be Mrs. Ani Soule’s class. annual meeting and snow us the went out of the desr at her home. Weodbary.~Mre. E. S Boy! has pre- sented the state library 149 original man- uscripts relating to Woodbury in the Revolutionary war, the War of 1812 and Civil war, Northfleld—The Waterville Rod and Gun elub. which has rented the clubbeuse on the Wilson farm, is pl 0 have & Christmas party for members and their the " Clarence, 3 year old sou of Mr. and e Satvrday few days' lay, Rev. nie was S ‘Willtlam H. Thompson .pant V! The bowline match between the Baltie team and J-wett City in the borough, re- d as follows: Baltle. Vednesday n Hartforl and at- tng of the Pomo- Mrs. Margaret Palmer, 94, widow of Authier 0 p Frank Palmer, died at her home on Town | e.aser 1% friends this (Saturday) afircoon and street Tuesday night at the age of 4 5 F [ evening. years and 11 months. She was the mother | 168 Southingten.—Among several of the of 15 hildren, three of whom survive : iy ) rs & drop In the price of bread with | Totals are now selling at 16 e while smaller sines Al also bHein old two cents Jower. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND |lows: A FITCHVILLE LeCutt .. sty v seogthon EMBALMERS 2 it M1 Aty i r Hill garagy at 626 Watertown ave- 36 Union 81 Willimantic, Conn | ¥ Davis .. s 3 .qs0| Last week the Lad: \ nue Tuesday night or early Wednesday Phone &€ 4Lacy Assistant) | H. Sanderson 9. .4z qiz|esY ohilie Bt morning and carried oft & 70-pound safe one: e St T 3 5si|the annual sale and supper. They cleared containing—just 33 peanies. Approximste- @i ustabee 71 gop|more than $63. {ly 25 Automobile shoes were also takem J. Lynch 5 & .500|, The Fitchville Baptist Sunday school The intruders used an aut-mublle track JAY M. SHEPARD aTen s 15 9 .33¢|is making preparations for the Christmas to carry out their plans and carry off ther el © 5 3 333|entertainment. It s exvected that Santa booty. 3 Succeeding Filmore & Shepard |1 ‘tonro D0 3 ony|Claus will remember ail the members of | 3 ; 5 e Foreign Mar Funeral Director & Embalmer |- Attardo 0 4 000 Sunday, Dec. Our Need of gn Mar' ste. e: | T tac Toa m Bev Ao independent of the tes were entively world then the hospital ambulance was Methodist ehurch will exchange ¢ borough Friday to take William | 008 s o of Gl local pastor, Rev. W. D. Hetherigton. tal. The boy has {’,;‘;1:,,',:";',‘.,'_‘1).] FLTT TR Rev. 3r. Crawtord is ‘wel thoushi . 1< time but the cause | hlt our productive capacity is prace ;r::::hl:rh:l! h'l:m” SN0 by will e fl:::l”z";‘i"';"ln. tically ten per cent. it excess of our possible consumption, it s evident that our goods must be profuced at & price which will enable us to dispose .| of ten per cent. of them Advantage of Buivg & wountaln, Mount Popocatepeti, in Mexico, is smoking again, but it doesn’t have to . ets in order that all the produe- put up-with five-cent cigars.—Minne- |21 Mrs. George Sparks. tive machinery of the na xhall be apolis Morning Tribune. Sunday mormng at the Methodist | continuously employed.— \liuing Con- gress Journal, Wife Of French President Your Christmias lists require to look for a trunk, a traveling bag, automobile robe, whips, harness or other horse goods. DON’T overlook this store. We make the low- est prices in Windham county on stan- dard goods. BUY your horses and carriages and wagons of us. We have ten splendid working and driving horses on hand, at surpris- ingly low prices. H. H. STARKWEATHER Danielson, Conn. Mme. Millerand, wife of President I Millerand of France, you. We carry the Nationally Known lines of Daniel Green’s “Comfys,” at prices from $1.65 to $2.75. A big assortment of Ladies’ Spats, at $1.95. A look at our window will convince you we carry the best line of Slippers in town. ; complete range of styles and colors, in- cluding Tuxedo style, make a selection easy—Prices range from $4.98, $550, $6.98, $7.50, $10.98 and up to $12.50, A FAMILY GIFT—A GRAPHOPHONE OUR CLUB PLAN MAKES IT VERY EASY TO HAVE ONE IN YOUR HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. $1.00 MAKES YOU A MEMBER. SELECT THE MACHINE AND WE DELIVER IT FOR CHRISTMAS. THE H. C. MURRAY CO. Do not fail to visit us. We can be of as- -;ilsftence to you in selecting your Xmas ifts. MARROTTE’S “The Store of Careful Service” ’ 72 Main Street Danielson, Conn. Below Railroad Crossing, WE ARE READY Our Christmas Stocks Are Awaiting Your Attention. SHOES — SLIPPERS — RUBBERS — HOSIERY Early Selections Assure the Best Choice. Every article in our store represents a suggestion for a practical gift. ' Full Lines — Quality Goods — Moderate Prices. Ralston Shoes, for Men — Queen Quality Shoes, for Women Comfy Slippers for Every Member of the Family. Famous “J. P. S.” Shoes, for Children. The People’s Shoe Store 116 MAIN STREET DANIELSON, CONN. GEORGE F. DAVIGNON, Prop.