Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 16, 1909, Page 10

LIVE NEWS FROM THREE COUNTIES. —_— NEW LONDON COUNTY. VOLUNTOWN. Teamster Injured—Benefit Whist— Court Liberty’s Installation. Miss Eulalle Duval was called to Canada on Friday last by the death of her uncle, Rev. F. X. Bertrand, which occurred at_$t. Antion home, Ste. nth ., on Jan. 7. The fu neral took at St. Libvire on Tues- day, Jan, 2th. Mr. and Mrs. ‘Bouirer of Jewett City were guests at the home of their duughter, Mrs. Agarie Grenler, on Sun- day. On Saturday morning George A. ley, Jr., met with an accident while at his work as teamster. Short. 1y after leaving the village part of his load became disarranged. While Mr. Dawley was it secure the serses started, the wheels of the wazon ol over Mr. Dawley’'s left foot, mxfi his toes severely. He was earried home, where his injury was at- tended to. Thomas Curtls and Mrs. Alice Pari- of (lasgo were married at St. gflmfl' rectory on Saturday evening last. Whist and Social. An evening of soclal enjoyment was nt fbgdl. good sized assemblage at ion | Saturdey evening at the wimst and social for the benefit of St. Thomas's church. Whist was played until 10 o'clock, the rest of the even- ing being spent in dancing, for which the following orchestra furnished high grade music: Mrs. Lillias Adams piano; William Richards, violin; A. Richards, cornet. Charles Chartier prompted. The prize winners at whist were: Lady’s, first, Mrs, Maurice Stew- art; second, Mrs. Palmer; consolation, Miss Mary Dupont; gentlemen’s, first, Louis Boucher; second, George Ma- comber; booby, Gerald Welch. A party from this place is planning to attend the chicken pie supper at Glasgo for the benefit of the Volun- town M. E. church. At a recent meeting of Court Liber- ty, F. of A., the following officers were {nstalled for the ensuing term: Chiet renger, A. L. Briggs; S. C. R, Ferdi- nand Dupont; treasurer, George W. Macomber; recording secretary, Aime Bergeron; financial secretary, Thomas MeDonald; 8. Moses Guilmette; J. W, F. A. Shh S. Martial Rus- sefl; 3. B., Nols Dupont; lecturer, H. A. Rice; trustes, Edmond St. John. The degree team of this court has started practicing and expects to have work at an early date. NORTH STONINGTON. .upfllnhndcnt—for Baptist Sunday 8chool — Enlarging Postoffice — Leg Fractured. Rev. Mr. Holden of Shelton oecupied the pulpit of the Consregational church last Sunday. Deacon and Mrs. John D. Avery, Mr. and Mrs. John L, York, Col. and Mrs. James F. Brown and Mrs. Latham Hull, from the Congregational church, and Rev. Lucian Drury, pastor of the Baptist church, attended the fellow- ship meeting at Stonington Wednes- any. The Third Baptist Sunday school has chosen Charles C. Gray superin- terdent to succeed Rev. Lucian Drury, who has temporarily fillea the office since_the resignation of the late Dea- con W. H. Hillard, in May, 1907. Mrs. Frank A. Thompson has been chosen assistant superintendent. The reom in which the postoffice is n;! being enlarged. ‘he grange installed officers for the r to come last week. Following the lation, refreshments were served. F. Mason Partelo fractured his left leg lZrhl)- at work m the woods last wee BOUZRAH. Qrange Committees Appointed—Fox Shot—Plans for Church Rell Call. The regular Grange meeting was held in the Town hall Wednesday evening. Committees were appointed for the en- suing year and a gocial hour was spent. In the absence of the lecturer her chair ‘was filled by Brother Lawis Phillips. ‘The annual church meeting and roll call of the Bozrah Center church will be held in connection with the morn- ing service Jan. 17. . Austin Gager of Lafayette street, Norwich, has been spending a few days with his parents in Bozrah. Dr. and Mrs. BEdward G. Fox ot Wethersfield returned home Tuesday, after attending the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Gager. Harry L. Lathrop shot fox one day this week. David Avery Is moving his steam saw mill from the lot of Edin C. La- throp to the lot of Charles J. Abell. Edward Bishop and Miss Alice Bish- op have been in Hartford this week attending the Connecticut state grange. FRANKLIN. Matters Chiefly Personal. "a large red Lioyd R. Robinson is spending a few days In Brattleboro, Vt. the guest of his_aunt, Mrs. C. D. Smith. (", M. Bowers was a recent Wi tie visitor. & Mrs. Josie Parker of Plain Hills was liman- the guest of her niece, Mre. Hermon Gager, on Wednesday. L. A. Robinson was a Willimantic visitor on Monday Enoch Cheney and Miss Chapman of Jewett City were guests of Mrs. Her- mon Gager on Thurs ) Robert Mitchell of Brattleboro called on Lloyd Robinson Tuesday. PRESTON. Congregational Rell Call—Grange Rep- resented at Hartford Meeting. The annual roll call of the Congrega- tional church will be held next Tues- day evening. Several from Preston City grange at- tended the state grange in Hartford this week. Mrs. William Bagley and Miss Anna Bagley visited in Norwich this week An oyster supper and dance was held at Elmer Miller's Jan, 8. There was a large attendance and the affair was enjoyed by all. Mrs, Busan A, Terry of Griswold is visiting relatives in this plac LEBANON. Miesion Circle Meots—Baptist Social Nets §19. Fred Taylor is a messenger in the house of representatives. Mrs. Mary A. Williams is spending a few days in New York. Miss Blla Tucker is visiting friends in_Torrington. The Mission Circle met Thursday afternoon in the chapel. The recent soclal at the Baptist church netted over $19. GLASGO. School in the 10th district eommenc- ed on Monday. Cournal Guile is the teacher. ‘W. A. Littlefleld, who has been ill with pneumonia, is around the house. ‘While he was sick his horse got his leg hurt and had to be killed. Cournal Guile has hired the farm where he lives and the Drake farm, to- gether 100 . wood from City. acres. Rany Coache 13 cartin Albert Burton's to .hw.t{ | | days at J. P, Chandler LEDYARD. Fire Warden Holdridge Reappointed ~—Baraca Club Deb: Timely Top- ics—Four Yoke of Oxen for Straw Ride. Mts. Thomas P. Norman, who has been visiting her son, Albert, in New York, has returned home. Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Mullen of Norwich, who taught school in Dis- trict No. 9 so successfully the past two years, is now teaching in the Green- ville school. Handsome Stallion. Enos M. Gray has purchased a very handsome 3 year old blooded stallion, weighing 1175 pounds, from Connecti- cut rivaer parties. It has a good pedi- gree and is named Minton. Mr. Gray has also purchased another large stal- lion. ! Mrs. Sarah H. Main has erected a new ice house, a needed improvement on her farm. Reappointed Fire Warden. Samuel E. Holdridge has been reap- pointed town fire warden for the fourth time, and has appointed Luther C. Gray and Latham E. Smith as district fire wardens. Surprise Party. A party of young people numbering 27 went to the residence of Thomas Baudro on Thursday evening and gave a surprise to Miss Bertha Whipple, who was visiting there. Games ‘were played and refreshments were served. A Spirited Debate. The Baraca club met on Friday, Jan. Sth. The meeting was a very interest- ing one, the most important feature of the programme being the debate on the subject, “Resolved, That corn more profitable for the farmer than potatoes.” For the affirmative the de- baters were Theo Avery, Emmons White, Leslie Gray, George Geer and William Rogers. For the negative Samuel Lester, Joseph Clark, Delano Sheldon, Barl Geersand Harold White. Although both sides presented strong arguments, the judges decided in favor of the negative. At the close of the meeting the members of the club re- ceived a pleasant surprise from the Philathean club, a soclety composed of a dozen or more young ladies. Re- freshments of cake and popcorn were served. The subject for debate at the next meeting, to be held on Friday evening, Jan. 22, is, “Resolved, That hens are more profitable than turkeys.” Interesting Notes. A prayer meeting was held at the home of Chester Miller on Tuesday evening. A party of young people enjoyed a straw ride to the home of Edward Lester on Monday evening. The party was con d by four yoke of oxen. Mrs. Charles S. Hewitt has been vis- iting friends in Hartford. Mrs. James H. Belden of Locust Grove, who has been sick, is better. Mrs. en Stoddard and son, Alton, who have been staying several days with Mrs. Isaac G. Geer, have returned to their home at Gales Ferry. Briefs and Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Baldwin of Taftyille were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mr: V. L Allyn. Mrs. Enos M. Gray is confined to the house with grip. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Gray were in Norwich Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Chapman,Mrs. Maria Roach, Charles Hewitt, Mrs, Thomas P. Nor- man, Miss Ella Norman and the Rev. W. F. White attended the fellowship meeting at Stonington Wednesday. WINDHAM COUNTY. EAST WOODSTOCK. Funeral of Annie Carlin—Birthday Celebrated. Mr. and Mrs. J. C, Ames of Daniel- son are in _town this week, M C. E. Pike is ill M Helen Aldrich, who has been in. West Woodstock for two weeks, has returned and i pending a few The monghly missionary meeting was held® Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. C. C. Gildersleeve. Topic, The Nearer and Farther East. Leader, Mrs. White. A party attended Bradley theater, Putnam, Thursday eve to witness The Man of the Hour. Mr. and Mrs, Charles H, Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Olin Chaffee, Rev. S, Turner, Charles Killam, J. D. Sanger are attending the state grange meet- ing in Hartford this week. Annie Carlson, a former resident, died in Worcester last week from pneumonfa. She was twenty-four years of age and is survived by two brothers, John of this place, and An- drew of Pomtfret, a sister in the w and relatives in Sweden, The funeral was held from the Swedish church Thursday, with burial in the new cem- etery. Delightful Treat for Children. _Ruth Witter celebyated her twelfth birthday on Wednesday last, Mr, Wit- ter taking the school children and their teacher, Miss Potter, to West Wood- stock, to see the collection of stuffed birds owned by Rev. C. M. Jones. On their A,E;umxthey were entertained at supper by Mrs. Witter, The; d 8 delightful time, e _Miss Fanny Upham, sister of G. L. Upham, lef; Webster Wednesday for Richmond, where she will spend the winter with a sister and family. EASTFORD. Rev. C. B. Bromley Acting Librarian— Personal Items. A baked bean supper was held Wed- nesday evening, Jan. 6, in the chapel. Miss Ruth Kendall of Unfon is the guest of Mlss Alice J. Carpefier. Rev. C. B. Bromley is_aeting as li- brarian as the former librarian, Mrs. Clemens, could not attend the library with her school duties. & The excellent shating on the mnew dam pond was greatly enjoyed by the young people Friday and Saturday evenings. Mrs, Susen Dawley is away on a vis Mrs. Henry with ery: ering. Rev. Jaffes B. King gave an excel- lent sermon Sunday morning from the text “On either side one; and Jesus in the midst.” St. John 19: 1 Mrs, George T. French conducted the C. E. service in the chapel Sun@lay evening. Topic, “Living for the day or for eternity? A social was given by the Methodist soclety Friday evening at the home of Mrs. E. R. Badger. WARRENVILLE. Vi e Bosworth has been ill sipelas but is steadily recov- Grange tation—Pupils Perfect in Attendance. The local grange held an open meet- ing at Baker's hall last week Friday evening, the entertainment being given by six from Storrs coljege. Mr, Brewer of Willimantie is work- ing for Bert H. Gardner, The fine skating on James' pond last week Friday and urday evenings was much enjoved by tae young people. Bertha and <George Bassett and Grace Rider have had perfect attend- ance at district No. 3 school during the past eighteen weeks. Miss Rose Snow, who was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaylor for two weeks, has returned bowe. is | WINDHAM. % ——— Receive Certificates of Perfect Attend- ance from Staate Board—Annual Business Meeting of Congregational Church. The names of the following pupils have been enrolled on the certificate of perfect attendance issued by the state board of education for the quar- ter ending Dec. 24,at the Center school: Primary grade, Julia Guild, Ella Chap- pell, Lewellyn Chapell, Goodwin Wat- rous; intermediate grade, Fred Adams, Louise Adams, Russell Mone, Harriet Guild, Philip Hopkins, David Wood; grammar grade, Allan Guild. Personals. Miss Dorothy Brown returned last week from a visit with friends in Troy. Miss Sarah Johnson left on Wednes- dey for several weeks' visit in New Haven and New York. Mrs. Julla Arnold entertained the Pupllcate Whist club on Friday even- ng. Mr. and Mrs, H. C. Lathrop been in Hartford this week. Miss Dorothy Brown attended the Boston symphony concert in Hartford Monéay night. Former Resident Married. Miss Lila Clark, formerly of Wind- ham, and Alfred John Watt of Hart- ford were married at the home of the bride’s parents in New Britain on Sat- urday. Mrs. Shumway of Conanville has re- turned home, after a visit with Mrs.| Alonzo Warren, | Mr. and Mrs, Charles Lewis and lit- | have tle daughter, Gertrude, were recent | guests of relatives in Greeneville. Miss D. Frances Campbell is Y% at the home of her sister, Mrs, R. . Watrous. New Officers of C. E. Society. | The newly elected officers of the Christian Endeavor society are J. “arleton Tatem, president; Re Harry r Kee- cre- rimes, vi-e president; C. Arth treasurer; Ernest Emmon tary. Annual Roll Call and Business Meeting The annual roll call and business meeting of the Congregational church were held Thursday evening. Supper was served at 6.30, followed by reports of the various organizations connected with the church. $10.56 for Missionary Ship. At the Sunday school session last Sunday, it was voted to glve the con- tents of the birthday banks, which amount to $10.56, toward building the new ship to be used in missionary work on the Gilbert islands. CANTERBURY. Few Pupils in Several of the School tricts. Dr. J. O. Smith was a caller Monday at the school in Raymond district and at Mullen Hill Wednesday. Aaron Morse has resigned as acting school visitor. The many friends in this town of Mrs. Welcome Browning of Packer- ville were pained to learn of her death recently. Mrs. A. R. Farnham of Rose cottage has been severely sick, but is gaining strength. Mrs. G. R. Thatcher of Bingo farm was called to Central Village last week to care for her daughter, Mrs. G. R. Torry, who is ill. The school at Willoughby district opened January 4th with Miss Grace L. Darnley teacher. Miss Darnley has taught a number of years in this town at the Frost and Willoughby districts. At present there are only eight puplls, gix who belong in this district and two from the Rathbun district, which is closed. There are a number of schools closed Ir. town and others that ought to be. There are only six pupils at the Fros: district, and there are several children in town not going to school | who ought to go instead of roaming the road. Freemont Smith was on the old Dr. Tim pond with a party skating when | the ice broke with him and it took several to pull him out. E. E. Baker is in Hartford this week in the interest of the town o W. C. T. U. Notes. The W. C. T. U. had a good attend- ance at Brookside farm Tuesday. The devotional exercises were led by M R. Smith. A reading, “The Progr of Temperance in 1908,” was given by the president, Miss Olney, “Wearing | the White Ribbon,” by Mrs. Julian Price of New York, and other interest- ing selections were read and plans | talked up for observing Lincoln's birth- | day. The W. C. T. U. holds a pray and praise meeting every Sunday af- ternoon at the town far PHOENIXVILLE. Thaw Intarferes With lce Harvesting— Suspension of Road Work Till Spring. W. G. Holman is the only one who | has cut any ice yet. He cut one day and got some 8 1-2 inch ice, but it thawed the next day and he quit till it freezes solid again. The ice varies in thickness when it thasws, while the we is being gathered, so that it does not pack closely. The contractors will discontinue working on the state road in a few days and walit till spring opens before finishing their contract. It will be a short job to complete it in the spring. Caught Three Pound Pickerel. Nathaniel Sherman went fishing through the ice on Crystal pond Mon- day. This was his first e2xperience of this kind of sport. He caught one pickerel that weighed three pcunds and ten ounces. John Feine killed a day. O. H. Latham Tuesday evenin, Mr. and Mrs, ed home from Pro evening. fine fox Tues- was in A. Demming return i i | Danielson | | i n ence, R. D_A_YVILLE. Miss Amesbury’s Death in Her 94th Year, Hammond ¢ ting her s leb Blanchard. Mrs, Mowry A night after an ill New ter, Bedford, Mrs. Ca- s of two da she lived til] Mar he would have | been ninety-four rs of age. Caleb Blanchard is visiting in West- | erly, R. 1, Harry Hardmean of Providence was in_town on Tuesday night i Mrs. C. A. Russell is spending a| few days in Hartford. At the ladies’ aid society's annual Jneeting, Wednesday afternoon, the following officers for the coming vear were elected: President. Mrs. W. F. Bidwel] was re-elected, also Miss Ber- nice Cogswell for vice president; Mrs. F. J. Burnett, secretary, and Mrs. Frank W. Bennett, treasurer. Miss Deborah Russell is visiting Miss Grace Dunning of New Haven. Mr, and Mrs. David Chase have re- turned from New York. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Topliff spent Sunday with Mrs, A. A. Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richmond were in town this week, attending the fu- neral of Mrs. Amesbury. PLAINFIELD. Recent Funerals — Callers During the Week. in Town Mr. Jennison and family, who have been away for several weeks, returned last week, Byron Bennett, a former resident of Plainfield, visited last week at John Pellett’s, The funeral of Mrs. Denison Rich- mond was held Wednesday at eleven o'clock, Rev. S. B. Carter officiating. bearers were John and Charles ‘Dodge, Henry . Dofrance Newton. Burial was in Had | £ and_John the Gallup cemetery, about two miles south of this village. ° Rev. H, T. Arnold of Norwich was here Friday week to attend the fu- neral of Mrs, Welcome H. Browning. The officiating clergyman, Rev. J. R. Stubbert of Putnam, was assisted by Rev. H. T. Aronld and by Rev. J. Higgins of Packerville, Fred Thompson of Providence made a business trip here Wednesday. James Hadley of Worcester was here ‘Wednesday. > Henry H. Saunders of Norwich was a recent caller here. MOOSUP. Recent Deaths and Funerals—Farewe!l Reception for Superintendent Scho- field and Family. Mrs. Abbie Vaughn died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs, George Gibson, at the age of 82. The funeral was held Thursday at 12 o'clock, Rev. J. L. Wheeler officiating. Burial was at South Xillingly beside her husband, who dicd about Two year: ago. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Josiah Tillinghast of South Killingly and Mrs. George Gibson of this village. Burial of Mrs, William Bulkley. The body of . William Bulkley, who died in Hartford last Sunday, was brought here last Wednesday and ser- s were conducted at the home of | Mrs. Alfred Hyde by her pastor from | Hartford. Bulkley formerly re- sided in this vicinity and had a large circle of friends. Her age was 53 years. Besides her husbard she leaves two sons and a daughter. Burial was in the family lot in Moosup cemetery Supt. Schofield and Family Given Re- ception. George Schofield, who has heen su- perintendent of the American Woclen | corapany’s milis here for nearly three | years, ha. hold goods to Pitt: Sunday evening Mr. S ily were given a farewell rec the members and congregation of the Moosup Methodist church. About six- ty persons were present and were re- ceived bv Rev. J. L. Wheeler and wife A short musical programme was ren- dered, including solos by Mrs. W. W. Adams and Mrs, Charles Bragg. Dur- ing the evening Mrs. Hattle Adams in behalf of the choir presented Edgar Schofield, who had been choir leader, a pair of solid gold cuff buttons, and Miss Lila Schofield was presented a silk umbrella from the members of her Sunday school class. Boys’ Mission Band. A boys' mission band has been or- ganized from Mrs. Harriet White's Sunday school class of boys connected with the Baptist church. ~The officers are: President, Clark Denison; vice president, Harold Burgess; secretary. Eldric Salisbury; treasurer, Charlie Sweet. The objoct of the society is to raise funds for foreign missicns. Club's Election. Last Monday evening the M. Y. O. B. club elested the following officers to serve for the next six months: Presi- dent, Miss May Hirach; vice president Miss Ethel Chipman; secretary, Miss Edith Elliott; treasurer Miss Grace Brown. Skated on Thin lce. On Wednesday afternoon as Charles Frank Cote, the 11 year ol son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cote, was skating on the Union pond, the ice gave way, letting him into the water. He man- aged to cling to the sides of the ice ti'l help came, whicn was some twenty minutes, By that time he was so be- numped that if help had not arrived he must have been drowned. He was taken to the rearest house, where he was cared for. It was several hours Dbefore he could be taxen to his home. EKONK. Dramatic Club Gives Sucoessful Enter- tainment—Other Local Notes. The event of the past week was the entertainment given in Grange hall on Saturday ‘evening by the recently or- ganized Dramatic club under the au- spices of the Christian Endeavor so- clety. - A large audience was present. There were two plays, “The Broken Burglar Alarm,” with four characters, two acts and tableau. The other, “The 0Old Maid's Proposal,” with five cnar- acters, three acts@nd tableau. A beau- tiful motion song by five little girl this week moved his house- Last | when encored, three of them returned | | and sang “The Red, White and Blue,” appropriately draped in the national colors. There were several other songs, recitations, charades and tab- shoc CENTRAL VILLAGE. Sudden Death of Edson Besse—Ladies of G. A. R. Hold Installation—Mills Working Overtime. Mrs. George Rouse was In Provi- dence Wednesday, Mrs. Julia Pinkney Wiibur of Cen- terville, R. L. is spending a few days at the home of Henry F. Walker. Charles Still of Moosup, ‘who is ill here at the home of his parents, is scmewhat better. Percy Schofleld, whose parents re- cently moved to Pittsfield, Mass., will remain here at the home of Mrs. Geo. Loring, and finish his year at the high school. Walter Richmond has moved his family from Railroad square to Texas Heights to the house recently pur- chased by him, Henry Lewis spent Wednesday in Providénce. Mrs. Kate Easton has returned to | the home of her brother, Nathaniel P. Thompson, after spending a week at | her home in Auburn, R. L Miss Rose B, Seguin spent Sunday with relatives on Union street in Nor- wich. | Mrs. Theodore Hammett of Daniel- | son was the guest Monday of Miss | Phebe Barber. | elson Caplette, who has been vere throat trouble, has re- | Fournler of Danlelson at the home of her Seguin. | John B. Vaughn with | ferriam and son Stan- | avenu or the home of Mr; and Mrs. b!v},‘n[ Sunday brother, Israel t ughn’s parents liam Simmons, Sudden Death. Friends of Edson 1 to learn of in Boston. His Walker and Miss for Boston Sunday to attend neral. He lived here with Mr. er's family a few years 4go, Mrs. Henry Willlams of Canterbury is visiting at S. A. Lewis’, Mrs. John Stone of Norwich was the highest lady bowler at the Thomp- son street alley last week. Her score was 96 in a single string which was a fine record. | Mrs, Charles Lewis has been in Providence Mrs, her Grover has gone to | Providence to spend the remainder of | the winter at the home of her sister, | Mrs. Henry Card, Lowell Horton, who suffered a shock scvera] months ago, is able to Miss Mildred Lathrop, & | the high school, is recovering her illness and surgical operation at South Framingham, Hovey Allen n assisting at Brewster’s stor: uring .the absence of Mr. Brewster. | Curtis Bushnell of Scituate, R. [.‘ kas returned home after epending a | few days with his uncle, Edward F.| Spicer Earl Davis, assistant at the town | clerk’s office, is spending a few weeks | out of téwn. s. R, E. Butterfleld led the Chris- | deavor meeting Sunday eve- | ning and also took charge of the ev ning service. Pdward Collins is spending a few | weeks In Cranston, R. I Annual Installation. | The Ladies of the G. A. R, held their annual installation of officers Friday evening. Members of James P. Kil- bourn post were present. Cake, cof- fee and fruit were served. The d partment president, who was expect- ed, could not come from New Haven on of illness. | Ci >opple has returned to Providence after a visit at his home | here. | iss Bridget Sullivaf s been in Waurcgan on account of the death of Mrs. Julia McBride Cronin. Miss Inez Brower has returned to her schoo] duties In Putnam. 3 woolen mille are aning full and evenings until 9 ¢’clock. WEST WOODSTOCK. | Personal Mention—Silver Wedding of | Mr. and Mrs. Lorin Bosworth. Rev. C. W. Jones is confined @ home with pneumonia leaux, with the interludes filled up by new records from Alvin Corey's fine graphophone. Afterward cake and cofree were served to all. Still Alive. Mrs. Kate Windsor, the cctogenari of Sterling Hill, who fell and brok hip several weeks ago, end has very low in consequence, 50 as to be reported dead, is yet alive and much more comfortable. Various Items, s Hopkins of Plainfield s awing on Ezra Gallup and moved his sawmill to another woodland back of Avery A. Stantor where he has begun another sawin contract. Mr. and Mrs. Gedrge H. Gallup have been to Hartford the past tending tr ¢ annual Mi anner w2 e. ilup 1s In Providen Mrs. W visiting her sister, ton. Her daught kins, of Plainfield, her during her absenct companied by her three childrer of whom attending the KX school whil M visiting he s Jenjamin Willec Mrs. Maude Flagg of New Salem is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. | Lorin Bosworth | Mrs. Albert O. Davis has been suf- tering with severe co Mrs. P. P. Hammond is ill with the | | grip. |~ Marjorle Brett has heen very sick | at the home of her grandy and Mrs. P. P. Ha ported better. L. W. Flagg of New ted at L schools this week. Misses Sumner Grace and Entertain. | Adeline b 4 Sumne: | SILVER EDDING. | Mr. and Mrs. Lerin Bosworth Have Been Married Years — Many | Gifts Received. Lorin from a severe attack of tonsilitis Eyron Gallup has severe s cough, but was able to week to the le Hartforg Mrs. Ann Corey Is sick with a cough and cold. Edward Gallup, who has resi in Atwwaugan, has moved household goods to his fa- . Gallup's, and has begun < there s farm the coming season. . Sa occupied the tenement in the house of Albert Green- man on the White Spring farm, recent- ly moved his family and household goods to Plainfield * WOODSTOCK. Divinity Student from Hartford Gave Intelligent Talk on Alaska—Notes. Mrs. F. W. Heinrichs and Heirichs of Brooxiyn, N. Y. ing a weck with Miss Jessie Clellan. Miss Mary P. Perley gave an after- noon tea last Friday in honor of her guest, Mrs. Barnard of Naples, Me. Rev. Mr. Allen, a divinity student from Hartford seminary, preached on are spend- T. Me- Sunday morning for Rev. G. F. Waters | at the Christian Endeavor meeting. In the evening he gave a talk on| Mr. Allen: spent three sum- | Aalska. mers there in connection with the United States coast and geological survey service, which gave him an excellent chance to become familiar with life there. A% an {llustration of the restlessness of the people, caused by the gold fever, he related that a certain railroad under construction had in its employ 2,000 men. At 12 o'clock news caMe of a “gold strike” 150 miles distant. At 6 o'clock at night but 600 men were left, the rest having started for the new gold field. George Spalding of Boston visited relatives here early in the week. ‘William C. Child is confined to the house with grip. ept indoors | § He will work his Miss Inza | elp them 3 of their marriage tulations. enjoye 25 Million ing last year. Because — and Miss Morse. Cake, coffee fruit, and candy were served by the two daughters of the family. Lorin Bosworth and Miss Juliette Dudley were married Jan. 9, 1884, by Rev. Henry A. Rogers of Main street Baptist church. Four daughters were born to them, two of whom are living: Julia, who is the wife of Levi W. Flagg of New Salem, Mass, and Ruth Olive, who is a school teacher in Un- jon. A beautiful collection of gifts of gliver, china and glass, were presented by friends from Worcester, New Sa- lem, the Ashfords, Woodstocks, Nor- wich and Bastford. ‘WILSONVILLE. Miss Hattie Jennings has returned home after a week's visit with her s ter in New Boston. Fred Child attended the funeral of his stepmother, Mrs. Otis Child, on Tues She died at her son's home in Bast Brookfiled. Her body was brought to Dudley Hill Tuesday. Quite a_number of deer have been seen in different places around here this winter. Miss Rosie Mo friends Thursday. Mr. O'Neil called on friends one day last week. POMFRET CENTER. in t hn of Perrys called The losing sid: lecturer’s con- { test of Wolf Den grange gave the grange a supper Wednesday evening. Miss Emily Estabrooks was elected | master in place of Arthur T. Grosve- account of being lation and other nor, who res so busy with duties. Onlook has returned from a Arthur T, Vaughn at- Connecticut tford this week. Mrs. Jane Eno Broke Hip and Almond Butter Has Leg Broken—Real Estate Changes—Salesmen Enjoy a Dinners The Ladies’ Ald of the Baptist churoh gave an oyster supper at the parsons age on Friday evening which was well patronized. A few days since Mrs. Jane Eno fell and broke her hip. She has been taken to the Day-Kimball hospital. Mrs. Ene 18 about 70 years of age and quite fleshy; she is also a pensloner; her husband, now dead, having served in the civil war. Sunday afternoon Almond But had his left leg broken by a kick fri his horse, both bones being broken. Mrs. Effie A. Colburn has sold her place in the west village, known as the John M. Backus place, to Solomon Baker of Pomfret, who expects to 0c~ cupy it about March 1. Riley B. Witter has sold the Luther place recently purchased W him to Phllo S. Barstow of Pomfret, who ex- pects to occupy it very soon. Wallace L. Pond Entertains $alesmen ‘Wallace L. Popd, a former Brookl; | boy, now manager of the sales e partment of the Michigan File come pany, Providence, gave the salesmen | of the company a @=mer at the Waest ’Sldo club, Providence. After the din- ner, much to his surprise, he was pre- sented by them a mahogany chest con- | taining six dozen pleces of silver ware, | The Mission Study class met om | Monday with Mrs. Genung. ’ " STERLING. Mr. and Mrs, Baker of M ic are visiting at the home of their son, J. W. ker. W. Vaughn attended the funera! of his aunt, Mrs. Abby Vaughn, at Moosup on Thursday. | The entertainment given by the Wright club on Wednesday evening of last week was well patroniz A little fresh air will do Mrs. Hardway—*‘No. and get at the washing, to-night.” Anty Drudge—*‘Of all silly creatures! have been thinking about your washing all day. Now just go and put your wonder you are blue. Anty Drudge’s Cure for the Blues. Anty Drudge—‘‘Won’t you come home to tea with me, children?”’ John—*‘Come on, Sally, you have had the blues all day. you good.”’ I have to get up early to-morrow so I want to get to bed early I suppose you No things on right away. When you get down to my house I will give you a few cakes of Fels-Naptha and your blues and blue Mondays will vanish forever, and John’s only day home will be more pleasant in the future.” Isn’t a short, smooth road better than a roundabout, rocky one? Isn’t that the road you would take by preference? Well, the shorter, easier, smoother road in washing clothes is the Fels-Naptha way. No rocks in your path; no boiling, hot fires, steaming suds, or hard rubbing. Fels-N ptha banishes the disagreeable part of washing, takes out the backache, cuts the time to half, and makes the clothes cleaner and whiter than it is possible by the old-fashioned way. Follow the simple directions on the red and green wrapper. 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