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y RADIO PROGRAMS Saturday, Dec. $. WIZ Newark (360 Motors). 7 p m~—Uncle Wigglly Stories, by Howard R. Garls. 330 . m—Amy Lowell, postess, will read Purple Grackles, Apolayy, A Tuly Garden, To Sinky, T‘ l;m Paper Windmill, Four Sides to a House. 3.46 D m.—ll;nua&n. by Dmily Pest m-"i ‘m—Dance music by the orighal Black and White Melody Boys, 930 p. m—Songs by Vaughn De Leath. EDEA Pittsburgh (300 Meters). Male Q Price, first tenor; James A. Ferguson, second tenor; Bvan . Lloyd, baritone; Charles Loomis, bass; Lewis E. Mason, accompanist; Miss Nellis Powell Lioyd, solo accomparist. WBZ Speingfield (400 meters) 730 p, m~—Bedtime story. 745 f m—~Crop Report by V. B. San- ders; taly by F. 'W. Frans, 8 p. m—Concert by Richard Ludden, tenor; Frafik May, Hawallan guitar so- Iotst; Miss Clara J. McVeigh, reader, WOR (Newark, 400 Meters) ~—Plano recital by the Rev 246 p. m—Group of songs by Mre. James A. Richardson, IyTic soprano. 2 p. m.—Leather as an Ancient In- fustry, by Arthur John May. 316 p. m.—Plano numbers by Mr. Hain. 3.30 p. m—Songs by Mrs James A. Richardson. 340 p. m—Sporting mews by Fred J, Rendell 6.30 to 7 p. 'm.—Musical program by the St. Joseph's Parochial School Band wnd Fife and Drum Corps. WGI Medford Hillside (360 Meters). 7 a. m—Beforo Breakfast Set-ups. 9.30 a. m.—Musical program. 10.30 a. m.—Officlal New Emgland and ocean forecast, U. S. weather bureau (435 meters). 1130 ‘8. m.—Musical program. 3 p. m—Masical program, § p. m—Weekly crop raport compiled by Mr. V. A. Sanders, crop statistiolan for the New England States (485 me- ters). 630 p. m—Boston police reports, Boston police_headquarters. 8 p. m~The Vacuum Tube Versus the Crystal Detector, Congert. Science Up to Date. i Sunday, Dec. 10. ’ WGY Scheuectady (403 meters) 10.30 a. m.—Morning service with ser- mo? 0 “p. mF—Vesper service, with ad- dress. - o WIZ Newsrk (360 meters) 1080 a. m.—Musical program, | L1l a m—Morning prayer and ser- { %.&vm t St l&m‘n.rd church, and y-third street, on’d«i Rev. Ernest M. Stire: D. D fectpr, land Rev. Floyd 8. Leach, Ph. D, assistant, officiating. mi crophomes are used to broadcast this service Sunday morhing. 3 p. m—City Symphony Concert at the Manhattan Opera House. $.30 p. m—Readings and Records From the Butble Books That Sing, bY Balph Mayhew, Harper & Bros. 7 p. m—A Talk on Books of Adven- ture as Gifts. How to Plan Your Christmas Book List, by the Juvenile Editor the Macmillan Company. 7.30 p. m~Child Welfare, by Judge George V. Appell of the court of epe- cial sessions, Mt. Vetnon. 746 p. m~Book Review, “All In a Henry Morgenthau, Double- day Page & Co. 8. p.. m—~Concert. by the well known Sittig Trio compisting of Frederick V. Sittlg, pianist. his deughter Margaret Sittig, violinist, and his son, Edgar H. Sittig, cellist 9.40 p, m—Recital by Gertrude Ren- ayson, the famous American sopram®. 9.56 to 10 p.. m—Arlington Time Sig- vals, weather forecast, 10.01 . m—Recital by Clare Brook- huret, contralto of Brookiyn. 10.15 p. m~Concert by Fellan Gar sla, pianist. KDKA Pittsburgh (360 Moters.) 11 &, m—Services of Bmory Metho- list Episcopal church, North Highlend ivenue at Rippey street, Pittsburgh, Pa. Rev. W. Wofford T. Duncan, min- inter, 2.45_p. m.—Children's Bible Story, by Rev. W. A. Logan, pastor, Alpha Luth- *fan chutch, Turtle Creek, Pa. 3 p. m~8pecial musical concert, burgh, Pa. Dr. Hugh Thomipson Kerr, pastor. 7.30 p. m.—~Services of Point Breese Penn. Pittsburgh, ", 3 Barker, pastor. Carnewle Tech Gleo Club of Bfty vofces will furnish the music. WGL, Modford Hillalde (360 Meters) 4 D m~Twilight program: I The Family Circle. II. Concert, sanctyary puoieewtiidaosiiy Wagorbury—Five thousand school-ehil Aren. of the ety WIIl sell Christmas seals Sedgwick Post No. 1, G. A. R. ask- ed that the soldiers monument be erected on Franklin Square, follow- ing of meeting held 50 years ago, and the decision wals left to the select- men. Other news of the week as told in the Bulletin of 1872 is as follow: 'Monday, December 2, 1872—The Rev. J. M. Paine preached his farewell ser- mon at the Universalist church, Sun. day. Mr. Paine 1s'to spend the win- ter in Muine. Nahum Fay, an old resident of the clty, is making his first visit here af- | ter an absence of twenty-ons years. The first snow he had seen during thoee years was on Sunday. ‘There was a thin coating of ice on the river yesterday morning, near the wharves. Last year at this time_the river wds frosen over nearly to New London. . New Haven Boy beat Honest Abe, 6f Norwich; Butcher Boy, of New. London: and Little Dan of Hartford, at a foot race of two hundred yards at the Bradley trotting park, Meri- den on Thanksgiving Day. The time was 28 3-4 seconds. Owing to a collision between a pas- senger and freight train on the Ver- mont Central rallroad Friday forenoon the steamboat train did not arrive in Norwich untfl 4 o'clock Saturday morning. About twenty-five passen- gers waiting in Willimantic dreamed of baked beans and other good things growing cold at home, while they wait- ed in vain for the arrival of the.train. It 3s now said that the Air Line will be completed to Willimantic by next spring. NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, IN NORWICH FIr[Y YEARS AGD 1, G. A, R, held last evening it was unanimously voted that the select- men of Norwich be petitioned to call a town meeting for the purpose of instructing the soldier's monument committee to place .the monument on Franklin Square. John Shugrue employed in the Braid MIll broke one" of his legs yekterday while adjust a belting. The large paintings of “Terusalem, which have caused unusual interest among art admirers in New York and Boston are to be exhibited in Breed Hall later in December. The exhibition is accompanied by a descriptive lec- ture, touching upon the many points of interest in and around the cit; Word is received here that § Grant of Rockville hais succeeded in ralsing a Chester hog to a weight of 922 pounds, the heaviest hog in Tol- land county. All local churches, temperance or- ganizations, and Sanday schools have been invited to send delegates to the annual meeting of Middlesex County Temperance Union to be held in the Gothic (Congregational) church of Portland on December 12th. Local stores are beginning to show Christmals goods in their windows. ADD LODGES SUNDAY SUBJECTS At Park Congregational preaching at_morning service by pastor, Rev. Dr, S. H. Howe. At Christ Episcopal church, holy com- munion, 8; service and sermon, 10.30; churel, the Tuesday, December 3, 1872—At the |7 30 meeting of the court of common coun- ol held last evening it was reported by the committee on the fire depart- ment that the petition of Norwich Fire Engine Company No. 4, for a house should be granted, and recommended for a location on the lot of F. W. Treadway on the north side of East Broad street, the cost of the building and lot not to exceed $1500. A side track at Montville capable of holding thirty cars is what is golng to discourage profanity on the late trairls on the Northern railroad A union Sunday school institute for New London county will be held in the Broadway church later this month. Rev. H. Clay Trumbull of Hartford will conduct the institute. Special rail- road tickets have been provided for use of those attending the institute. ‘Wednesday, December 4, 1372— James Trolan, a tinsmith whose shop is on the cofner of Main and Water streets, met with a fatal accident on Tuesday morning. He with three of his men were engaged in putting a tin roof on one of the Falls company buildings. Having occasion to go to the roof he tried to swing up onto the eaves which projected out about five feet over the staging, and lost his hold falling forty feet, striking head first on a plank and bounding into a pit some ten feet deep. Medical ald was Bummoned but he had been instantly killed. His death cast a gloom over his large circle of friends. board of rallroad commissioners heard the project for a gate or flag- man at the Yantle rallroad crossing esterday and reserved their decision e chance of the project going through seems wlight at this time, The Norwich Soldier's Memorial volume promises to be widely sold when completed and will be one priz- ed greatly by all who are fortunate to possess a copy. A hen hawk that has worried Frank- lin chicken raisers was Bhot yester- day by Henry Bellows. It measured nearly five feet across its wings. ‘The Blackstone Hose company at a recent meeting decided to perfect plans of organization. It is one of the best in the department. Thuisday, December 5, 1872—A new fad is the engagement bracelet which is locked upon the arm-of the fiance and the key kept by the gentleman until called for. This custom works fine in some cases, still there are several complaints by young men who are carrying around too heavy a bunch of these keys. The Detroit Tribune speaking of Vo- gel & Hughds organs, states that these organs manufactured in Norwich are being widely sold in the west, and compliments the makers on the beau- ty_and tune of the instruments. Friday, December 6, 1872—Thomas Murray of New London, in attempting to leave a car near Willimantic yes- terday slipped and fell beneath the car and was instantly killed. His body :nl: ®ent to his home in New Lon- All the church bells in Stenington were ruhg in honor of Mr. Greeley yesterday. Matthew Hale Smith delivered one of his famous lectures in Breed Hall last evening. The lecture was entitled, “Our New Minister at Hardscrabble”. It was the third number on the course and the first lecture and the large au- dience the treat, . The first Baptit church of Wester- ly has called the Rev. Thomas G. ‘Wright of Philadelphia. Saturday, r 7, 1872—At a regular meeting of ick Post, No. Florida Hevam E‘l:u. Flerids (Efect. Jan. 1) m!’: e Meet Santa Claus - At Tanmey’s 5-10-25 Cent: Store FRANKLIN SQUARE | | church school, 12 m; evening prayer, At the Holiness Mission, 35 Shetucket street, praise and prayer service at 10 a. m., Bible class and\Sunday school at 2 p. m. Preaching at 3 and 7.30 P. m. At the McKinley Ave. A. M. E. Zi church, Rev. D. A. Brawn, pastor, 10.43, The Great Law of Love. Church school at 12.30. Evening service at 7.45; sub- ject, The Kindest Word Ever Spoken. At_Christian Science reading room, 215 Thayer building, Sunday service, 1045 a. m. Subject, God, the Pre- server of Man. Sunday school at 1145 open to upils up to the age of twenty. At the Greeneville Congregational church, 143 Prospect street. Flev. Charles H. Ricketts, pastor. Mormng worship at 10.30. Sunday school meets at 12 o'clock. Other services at the usual hour. At Trinity Episcopal church there will be holy communion at 9.30 a. m., morning prayer and sermon at 10.30; church school at noon, and evening prayer and sermon at 7.30 p. m. The every-member canvass at 3 p. m. At the Spiritual Academy, Park street, Rev. Alvert P. Blinn, pastor, will speak upon Strength, Cunning and Wisdom, followed by psychic messages by Mrs. Leah King, at 2.30 in the afternoon. Special message service at 7.30 p. m. At the First Baptist church, Rev. E. C. Dunbar, pastor, sermon at morning ! service by Rev. Francls Rose of Iloiio, Philippine Islands. Sunday school at noon. Young People's service at.6. Il- lustrated sermon at 7, Children of =a Later Exodu At the Central Baptist church, Rev. David Alexander Pitt, pastor. 10.30 a, m., The New Testament Method of Pro- pogatien; 10.30, service in Italian, lead- er, Mr. Bolognese: 12 m,, Sunday school and City Bible Class for Men; 6.30 p. m., meeting of the Young People’s So- oieties; 7.30 p. m., subject, The Nor- wich Human Product, Professor Weld will sing. At the United Congregational church, Alexander H. Abbott, minister. Morn- ing worship at 10.30. Mr. Abbott will preach. Children’s talk, The Champion; sermon, Ged's Disclosures and Man's. Church school at noon. Home-time at the Community House, at 6.30, at which Miss Edith Moran, in charge of family welfare work in Norwich, will speak to the young people. At the Third Baptist chureh, R. Dan- fel Trick, pastor. 10.30, morning w ship. The speaker will be Rev. E, H. Ayres. 1145, Bible school; 6.30, Y. P. 8. C. E, topic, Some Things I Believe and Why, leader, Miss R. D. Trick; 7.30, evening worship. The pastor will Present the first sermon in the series of the Soclal Tdeals of Jesus, The theme, Christ’s Ideal of Soctalism. The vestry of the Versailles M. E. church was taxed to its capacity Wednes- day evening when the members of the Ladies’ Aid society of the church held their annual supper amd Christmas sale. ‘The evening’s program was under the direction of its president. Mrs. C. W. Per- kins. The supper was served with credit. It consisted of baked beans, cold meats and salads. An able committee in charge of the supper consisted of Mrs, G. W. Cole, Mrs. F. G. Mains and Mrs. H. Nel- sor. The supper committee was assisted in serving by Mrs. A. R. Boutilier, Mrs. T. M. Robinson. Mrs. F. Laycock, Misses Cora L. Tarbox, Marion Allen, Annie Hedler, Astrid Benson, Mary Nelson, Alma Boutilier and Helen Towers. ‘The vestry and booths were extensively decorated, green and white being the prevailing colors. charge of the following: Fancy booth, Mrs, Charles H. Boyens, Mrs. Frank B. Bushnell ; cake, pie’and Tee cream booth, Mrs. Frederick H. Topliff, Mrs. John Har- greaves, Mrs. Luther G. Andrews; candy booth, Mrs. Herman E. Learned ‘William G. Frohmander. H. R. Bushnell was in charge of a sy ings, music and tableaux. The ladies realized nearly $240 as the proceeds of the evening. Miss Carrie Noble and Miss Siby! Wey- mouth of Bristol spent the Thanksgiving vagation with Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Noble. Miss Helen Pierson has returned to Southbridge, Mass,, after a few days’ visit with Miss Fannie Barber of Maple street. ; Misses Mabel and Rachel Barry spent | a few days last week in Manchester, N. H. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Sikes entertained a dinner party of 20 on Thanksgiving, their guests being their children and grandchil- dren. Miss Grace Naylor of Milistons enter- tained a party of young peoplé at Tier home on' Saturday evening. Dancing was enjoyed, after which dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. The guarantors of the recent Chautau- qua program were much pleased to find they “went over the top” in finances, and also to learn of the appreciation of the fine programs given. Fifty-nine guarin- tors were secured for the coming season. C. B. Sikes has bought out the grocery store which has been conducted for many years by M. H. Aborn. Howard McKnight has bought the resi- dence now occupied by L. C. Leach and will move there Jan. lst. There was a large attendance in the Congregational church on Sunday even- ing, when the pastor, Rev. John S. Nich- The booths were in |, Mrs. entertainment consisting of read-; ols, gave a lecturs with stereopticon views of the life of Marcus Whitman. The Woman's club held their meeting on Monday afterncon with Miss Alics Pinney at her home on Berr avenue. The Friendship class.met for their business meeting and social with Mr. and Tdgar Pease on Tuesday evening. The social consisted of a Mother Goose vacty, which caused much merriment. ¥ the follow- ing committee: Mr, and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs, Harold Davis ahd Mr. and Mrs, Arthur Hale. i Stamferd.—In order to prevent the »ming to Stamford of beggars and others seeking alms, who are belng driven out of New York city, Capt. John B. Bren- nan, acting chief, has issued orders to the local police department to the effect that no begging or panhandling will be allowed in the city. New Method Of Reducing Fat A news item from adroad informs us that the American method of producing a slim_ trim figure is meeting with aston- ishing success. This system, which made such a wonderful impression there, must be the Marmola Prescript on‘ Tablct method of reducing fat. It is safe to say that we have nothing better for | this purpose in this country. Anything! that will reduce the excess flesh steadily and easily without injury to the stomach, the causing of wrinkies, the help of exer- ciming or _dieting. or interference with one’s meals, is a mighty important and useful addition to civilization's necessi- ties. Just such a sults follow the use of ese harmless. and economical i ducers. We say economical because Marmola Prescription Tablets (made in, accordance with the famous Marmola Prescription) can be obtained of any druggist the world over or from the Mar- mola. .Company, 4612 Woodward Av Detroft, Mich,, for one dollar a cass, which i8 a decldedly economical vrice, considering the number of tablets each case contains. aro harmle: Saturday Specials AT FAR BELOW OUR REGULAR PRICES Every item here is an unusual value—and there are more than double this number that are not advertised but on sale today at special prices. No phone or mail orders accepted for these specials. Men’s Dollar Felt Slippers, Padded Sples i 78c Women’s Dollar Felt Moc- casins, in three popular colors .. .. 59c Boys’ $2.00 School Shoes, Sizes 10 ... 9125 Big Lot of Women’s " Oxfords and Pumps At About Half Price Christmas Slippers Are Ready Warm Slippers for Children — Easy, restful Slippers for BARROWS 90 MAIN STREET ® Men’s $4.00 Work Shoes, solid leather, for hard wear. . $1 '95 Boys’ $3.00 to $4.00 School Shoes Sizes 10 to 13....... 85¢c Sizes 1 t0 5....... $1.25 Girls’ $3.50 to $5.00 High Storm Shoes, of tan leather — strap and buckle top — Sizes 875 to 11..... $2.15 Sizési12t02:. ... $235 Sizes 274 t0 6. . $2.65 K Reduction of Prices ON PETERSON QU Delicious Luncheon ~Y The Same Standard of Excellence Will Be Rigidly Maintained at the Reduced Prices Our $1.25 Chocolates, at... $1.00 Ib. (except fruits and nut centers) All our 70c Chocolates, at. : . .. 60cIb. | Molasses Kisses, at . | mm— ALITY CANDIES 'l‘flztl)omous & Santa Claus In Our Large Window Santa Claus will be in our large show window every day from now until Christmas. Morning hours: 10.30 to 12.00—Afternoon: 2.30 to 5.00 o’clock. Bring the children to see him. TOYS IN BASEMENT BOOKS IN MILLINERY SECTION Begin Christmas Shopping at once—no need of waiting another minute, in fact the earlier the better, while every line is new and bright and all lines complete. COME HERE for Holiday Novelties—Joy-giving Gifts COME HERE for Staple Merchandise—Practical Gifts READY FOR BUSINESS AT 8.30 EVERY MORNING FOR COMFORTABLE SHOPPING WE RECOMMEND THE MORNING HOURS If you want to see the finest and most comglete line of Toys in eastern Connecticut, visit our Base- ment. There are Iron Toys, Wooden Toys, and ail the latest novelties in Mechanical Toys. In fact every kind of Toy imaginable is included in our holiday showing. THE TOY Big Dolls, Little Dolls, Dressed Dolls, Undressed Dolls—a great assortment including all the best makes. We feel sure that no more comprehensive or more carefully selected line of Dolls will be seen this season, anywhere. All the best makes of Dolls are here to greet you, in a full line of sizes and prices. Our Jewelry Department has been removed to the Dress Goods room for the holidays, where, in the en- larged space, we are showing a very complete line of Jewelry for gift purposes. There are hundreds of articles of personal adornment for men, women and children, all at popular prices. Make it a point to visit our Jewelry Department and see the splendid showing we make. The Book Store is now located in the Millinery Sec- tion. There are hundreds of Books for gift purposes, including Books for boys, for girls, for adults. Every noted Book of recent publication is now in stock, as well as a dainty assortment of Gift Books, in appro- priate and tasteful bindings. Hundreds of Games, in scores of different kinds. Games for the children, of course, but amongst them are many games that will afford fun and pastime for the staid and conservative older folks in every home. This year there are many brand new games, shown thi ason, and at this store for the first time. For Gift purposes, Leather Goods are unexceiled. We show an immense stock of Leather Goods s able for gifts—a great number of articles and a w diversity of styles. Included in our showing a of all kinds, Pocketbooks, Music Rolls, Card Cases, Needle Cases, Work Baskets, Suit Cases, Traveling Bags, Etc. Goods of Leather A Universal Gift Gift Station- ery The universal gift is Handkerchiefs. Our stock is now complete—in kinds and prices. We are partic- ularly strong in our showing of Men's and Women's Plain Linen Handkerchiefs. Handkerchiefs make very popular presents and you cannot find anywhere a more comprehensive assortment of fine qualities and low prices than we are offering. Stationery makes a useful and acceptable holiday gift.for a grown person or for children. We carry a large line of the best kinds of Stationery, including Eaton, Crane & Pike’s Stationery, at prices that are 15 to 33 1-3 per cent. less than today’s values. | holiday showing of Women’s Silk Hosiery—exclusive styles to be found nowhere els We sell the well known Phoenix, McCallum, Gold Stripe and other good makes in Silk Hosiery, for women—black, white and all the fashionable colors. Women’s Silk Hosiery Gifts of Gloves are sure to give satisfaction and doubly sure to do 30 if selected here. Our unequalled Gloves For stock of Gloves for men, women and children in- cludes every wanted kind and quality of Gloves— all at fair prices. 1f you have in mind a present for a baby, come right up to our splendidly equipped department of Infants’ Goods, on the Second Floor. A regular little stofe in itself, where we specialize in Baby Playthings and Baby Furnishings—including Knit Leggins, Sacques, Bootees, Sweater Coats, Trinkets, Etc. In our Wash Goods Department, in Basement, you will find a number of useful gifts, including Waist and Dress Patterns of Percale, in special holiday /oxes. Also a very complete showing of Dress Ging- hams and Bath Robe Flannel in_newest designs and colorings. Ail Waist and Dress Patterns will be put up in holiday boxes if desired. Bitter Sweet Peppermints, at. . 40c Ib. All Caramels and other 70c { vevess 40c Ib. SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY Assorted Chocolates 39c Ib. Neatly Packed in Pound Boxes, Actual 70c Value. S. F. PETERSON, Inc. 130 MAIN STREET Toilet Goods in Christmas packages—a complete line of the best known brands, including Mary Garden, \Djer-Kiss, Melba, Vantine’s, Hudnut's Mavis, Col- gate’s, Etc—all in attractive holiday packages. The assortm. cludes Perfumes, Toilet Waters and Sachet—in a wide range of styles and prices to suit every purse. Gift Toilet Goods Give Religious Religious articles are gifts that are very much appre- ciated and the assortment includes Crucifixes, gold or silver-plated; Candlesticks, gold or silver-plated: Rosary Beads in all colors, 5 to 20-year guarantee; Prayer Books for men, women and children. Tlgm Bottles make useful and acceptable holiday g'fts. We show a complete range of Thermos, arti- cla; including Bottles, Lunch Kits, Jars and Carafes. If you are considering anything in the Thermos products, you'll find our stock complete. Norwich’s Greatest Gift Stor[F, |- still flowing a The bureau efficiency of d graphite for of scale in bo The jury = case which sted answer 12,000 quest 73,800 documents. An attempt to tion of Virginia t reported to success. Forty billion cub, is used annually the manufactur material used ex of automobile t Dolish and numerc Attention is belrg istence of an isla Broup which is lit sulphur, 1.600 much as 100 sq material of the m pure sulphur and the The London Li Lather exhibition 2 €0 be Martin Luther The ring. forms which a figure of whose head a large iE