Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 30, 1909, Page 10

S8 gty NEW LONDON COUNTY. "LIVE NEWS FRON THREE COUNTIES. i . Brewster's Neck in to, Rt gt her health, which of somewhat was in Plainflield on A. R. Saturday to see GLASGO. his wife. Barre-Gauthier Marriage —Opening of WINDHAM. Parish Fair. Mondey morning Rev. J. V. E. Stnger united 12 ‘Urbaln Gauthier In St. Anne’s R. C. - he groom, d Hlmire G:llthllr of t an g -uurat‘:: t.h.:fl hr‘l‘d:... ‘were tg:"uu:n't ants. r. Barre ;:Yuonwthdrmwmuhm&uu e parih .t't:rm::r the b-a}-lt of St. prie tod to the & mal o ot by friends in Glasgo, Jewett City and Parish fair tonight. Fine music by chorus—adv. male chorus—edv. FRANKLIN. Twenty Subscribers on Independent Telephone Line. A Robinson was a Norwich vis- itor on ‘Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Louls L. Sarkweather of Norwich were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Ladd on Sunday. One new subscriber was added to the local independent telephone line this week, making a total of 20. The new lIlIflfl;:.r xl;m‘fl‘red Kingsley, on Meeting se 8. Worth of M!Mlsu?u:dn spent a few days this wek with friends. YAWBUX VALLEY. Migses Nell and Evangeline Sted- oy tors Satur- man were Westerly V! AMiss Anna L. Chapman visited over Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. George 1 Perry, at Uncasville. Many are suffering with hard colds and the grip. Irving Maine of Westerly was a re- cent business caller at G. D. Coate: John Kenyon of Mystic was eall- ing on friends here Sunday. The many friends of Miss . Ida Chapman of Uncasville, who was a former resident here, will be sorry to hear of her serious illnes: Mr, and Mrs, C. E. Richmond spent Saturday at Norwich. GARDNER LAKE. Mrs, Roy Johnson of Palmertown ;vnu a recent guest of her uncle, D, ynard. Miss Bthel Champlin has returned after visiting in Chester and Norwich. A number are making preparations to_harvest ice. H. G. Gardner has put up an ice- house mear his store. Mrs. Hannah Pierce died Monday sfternoon. She leaves three sons and two daughters, all residing in this vi- eini ity. LISBON. Alice E. Kennedy has returned home after a few days' visit with her brother, Zrnest Kenned}. in Prestou. Fred Kanahan and J. H. Kennedy spent Wednesday and Thursday at the poultry show. in Hartford. and L George Garlington went to one of the ?rt.!ord hospitals for treatment Fri- y. WINDHAM COUNTY. EASTFORD. @eocial and Oyster Supper—Pastors Exchange Pulpits. Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Tatem were ests of J. M., Tatem’s family at illimantic Sunday. Mrs. C. B. Bromley of Providence ie with her husband, Rev. Charles Bromley, at present. Charles W. Clark was in Putnam &t A. W,_Marcy's Sunday. ‘Mr. and Mrs. M. E, Lewis were the guests of George D. Clark in Put- nam Monday. Several filled théir ice houses last week. Edward 8. Kelth had a social dance In City hall Friday evening. An oys- ter supper was served at the hotel Miss Nellie Twiss, who has been employed in Mr. Lewls’ family recent- }l’fi,h" returned to her home in Chap- “The union services held in the chap- ol last week were well attended. They were continued several evenings this week, Rev. Charles Bromley spoke very interestingly from the Sunday school subject, *The lame man healed,” at the M. E. church Sunday evening. Rev. James B. King exchanged pul- pits with Rev. Mr. dsell of North Bunday. The latter preached a spiritual sermon from the text, “For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but my kindness shall not depart from thee.” Isatah 54:10. THOMPSON. Deer and Foxes Numerous—Picnic Supper and Social. Hillsworth Chandler was with his ts, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Chand- er, last week. Mrs. J. J. Bernklow has been en- tertaining her mother, Mrs. Park. Miss Alice Covell of Providence vis- fted her sister, Mrs. F. M, Knight, mst week. ‘Mr. and Mrs, George Elllott of Brooklyn were guests of Mr. and Mrs. ™. D. E. Elllott last week. Deer and foxes are growing more mumerous on the farms surrounding the Hill ag the winter advances. The Thimble club held an interest- ing meeting on Thursday afternoon, January 21, with Mrs. Asa M. Ross. The prize in the guessing contest on early photographs of the members was ‘won by Mrs, G. A. Pettls, Grace Cruff entered the state nor- %L d.l;l.!nlu school at Willimantic The ladies of the Coneregational church held a social in t‘nos:hmm !’lflor on Wednesday “even:n; A ple- lc_supper was served and entertain- ment provided. CANTERBURY. Mrs. A. B. Farnham is very I at der daughter’s, Mrs. Henry J. Carpen- ler’s, at South Main street, Plainfleld. Mrs. Farnham was taken to Plainfield hopes that a change would be bene- J. H. Pellett and daughter, Mrs. Ly- Ma Bennett of Plainfleld were gnests ::: day last week of relatives in this V. Mrs. A. H. Pellett was a Plainfleld visitor last week. . The Rcv.h nlnd Mrs, George S. Smith ave as their guests their daughter and husband and little damghter, Mrs. F. L. Bennett received word recently of the death of a cousin in New York, Miss Clementine A. Bass- ett. Miss Bassett was a guest three years ago of her cousin here. She was ’n.n -oem;gllfunhedhvlollrgn and h-;:!lysd n some e large churches In New York and In an orchestra. . Mzs. F. T Bennett was a visitor last week with her sister, Mrs. H, J. Car- penter of Plainfield. A number in town are sick with mwmhm gone to lowed by Musical Other Interests. The course of lectures Congregational church year, and Rev. Harry Grimes, Rev. W. M. Brown and Isaac H. Johnson were appointed a committee to secure the lecturers. : Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lathrop have been in New York this week. Mrs. George Keeney and Mrs. Chas. Keeney attended the funeral of their gousin, Mrs. Peter Hunt, in Norwich on Tuesday. A Miss Mary Sullivan, teacher in the primary grade, is ill with pink eye at her home in Willimantic. At the Congregational Sunday school last Sunday Miss Emily Lyman was appointed superintendent of the home department. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lathr tained the Duplicate Whist club this week. ( Bean Supper Well Patrogized. The Ladles' Aid soclety ~ave one of its popular bean suppers in the chapel on Wednesday evening. A number of ladies met in the afternoon and sewed for a missionary’s family in Oklaho- ma. After the supper a short musical programme vas given, which includ- ed solos by Miss Gidman, piano selec- tions by Miss Lillian Hibbard of Wil- Tlimantic and Miss Derothy Brown, and a number of college songs by Messrs. Phelps and Manchester of the high school faculty. The hostesses were F. E. Gulld, Mrs. Albert Bates, . R. Watrous and Mrs. Ada Larrabee. Another social will be held in two weeks. Special Musical Service. W. S. Kels leader of the Con- gregational choir, is planning for a special musical service on Sunday morning during which the following anthems will rendered: “The King in His Beauty,” with contraito solo by Mrs, J. C. Tatem; “The Shepherd’s Good Care,” with sopranc solo by Miss Abigail Bates, ard “The Radiant Morn Has Passed Away.” Notes. W. H. Brown has been suffering from an attack of the grip. The February meeting of the Wom- n's Missionary society will be held Xt week. The social and business meeting of the C. E. society, which was to have been held this week was postponed unt!{l next week. An orchestra from Willimantic will furnish music. Pres- ident C. A. Barstow of the Willimantiz union will give a short talk, and re- freshments will be served. Miss Marian Larrabee has been ill with the grip this week. WESTMINSTER. Death of Exemplary Man, J. Harlan Wedge—Rev. J. K. Arnot in Chi- cago. enter- There were thirteen persons pres- ent at the prayer meeting on Friday evening. Mr. Kemp of Howard Valley led the meeting and gave an Interest- Ing talk. Rev, Mr. Smith of Sterling occupied the pulpit Sunday morning and preach- ed a helpful sermon. It is expected that he will preach again next Sun- day. ‘The Christian Endeavor meeting was omitted last Sunday evening on ac- count of the storm. The funera: of J. Harlan Wedge was held from his late home on Saturday at 12.30 o'clock. Rev. S. B. Carter of Plainfield officlated, assisted by Rev. George Smith of the M. P. church. The Methodist choir rendered very effect- “Jesus’ Lover of My Soul,” “Rock and “I Shall Know Him.” Carter, in his eulogy, spoke of Mr. Mr. Wedge as a man of exemplary Christian character, one who never shirked respoasitility but was always ready to hely in the prayer meeting or elsewhere until failing health prevent- ed him from attending. A large num- ber of friends and neighbors testified to the esteem in which he was held. Burial was in the Bradford cemetery. Mr. Wedge leaves one sister, Miss Fanny Wedge, who has the sympathy of all"during this affliction. Personals. Miss Martha Bradford of Danielson is spending a few days with her cous- in, Miss E. F. Wedge. A. C. Greene of Danielson was in town Saturday to attend the funeral of J. H. Wedge. Mr, and Mrs. Charles Barstow en- tertained Rev. Mr. Smith of Sterling Saturday and Sunday. The school in the Gay Head district beganethe wicter term last week with a Miss Cary from Massachusetts as teacher. Accepted Chicago Call. The many friends in this place of Rev, John K. Arnot, who labored so, successfuly with the Congregational church last summer, will be pleased to learn that he has accepted a call from a church in the city of Chicago and began his duites as pastor January 3. Mr. Arnot will still pursue his studies in the theological seminary of that city. Representative Edward Baker spent Wednesday night with his sister, Mrs. S. A. Clarke In Central Village, after belng present at the weekly session in the” capitol. Rev. S. B. Carter of Plainfleld and Edward Palmer were callers at Merrill Button’s on Saturday. Miss Ruth Carson is spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Allan Moody, DAYVILLE. Local Patient in Backus Hospital— Mrs, Eliza Brennan Injured by Fall. William Davis was Christian Endeavor leader of the society Sunday evening. The ladies’ aid society met with Mrs, Benjamin Cogswell Wed@lesday afternoon, Thomas Fahy was taken to the gnckus hospital in Norwich on Tues- ay. Thomas Walsh was in Norwich on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Bunday in Putnam, Ellen Bugbee. Miss Annie Sullivan of Putnam call- ed on local friends Sunday. Mrs. Charles Ayer and Miss Edna Aver have been confined to the house with the grip. Attending Mrs. Anne Armington’s bridge party on Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. W. F. Bidwell and Mrs. C. A. Russell from Dayville, Miss Ellen Williams is spending a few days in Danielson, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George Brown. Miss Mary Curran is in Putnam for a few days. ‘Mrs. Eliza Brennan Is recovering slowly from her accldent of Monday night, when she fell dewn a flight of stone steps, . George Alvord has moved his fam- fly to Elmville, where he and his son are at work. Edward Billings entertained Miss A. Remfillard of Webster on Sunday. Taylor spent guests of Mrs. No Proof. Just because a man lives like & lord is no sign that he isn't as mean as the gqgfl.—l)nllu News Another Gourese of Lectures—Ladie#’ | {ne Aid Society Give Bean Supper, Fol- Programme.— ven at the st winter were £0 much enjoyed that it has been decided to have another course this|chine for milking EKONK. ' eraanean — Machine for .Milking Cows. ’ Mrs. Julia Wetmore of Illinois, who- ‘has been a guest at her cousin's, Geo. H.G-.Ilu; for several weeks, Is to sail next week on the steamship Ara- bic from New York for a lengthy trip Sonttcted party. of the Deagniets ot con party of the TS O Revolution. She goes directly to Mediterranean, touching at botn African o and ports, proc through the earthquake region of Sicily to Constantinople, Egypt and the Holy Land. The steamer 15 scheduled to return to New Ycrk about May 1. _ Has Patented Invention, Jared O. Gallup has invented a ma- ws, on whch he has obtained a patent. He was in New York city the past week on business concerning it. Mrs, Ezra O. Gallup is visiting her sons in Danielson, accompanying her son John home who has been visitng his parents rere. Supper at Baptist Church. A chicken ple supper was eaten in the vestry of the Baptist church on Sterling Hill, Friday evening. The Wylle school has opened the winter team, after four weeks' vaca- tion, with the same teacher, Miss Mar- garet Tanner, who proved very effi- clent and popular last term. Mrs, Albert Brown has been to Paw- tucket, R. I, to attend the funeral of a sister-in-law. ‘William Tanner is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. He shows great strength and vitality con- sidering his age, #8. He is at the home of his son, George A. Tanner. Charles Hopkins has moved his saw mill from the land of Ezra Gallup to the forest of Alfred Gallup. SOUTH WINDHAM. Birthday Surprise—Junior Endeavor- ers Entertained. Miss Wetmore to Sail for the Medit- | Thirty-two-Inch About 25 young people gave Carl ! Omen a surprise Saturday evening in | honor of his birthday. A handsome | Morris chair was presented him, after | which a dainty lunch was served. | Mrs. Stephen Childs was operated | upon at St. Joseph's hospital Tues-| day, and 1s resting comfortably. | Miss Bertha Binns is spending sev-| eral weeks with her brother, Eugene | Binns, at Stamford. | Mrs. E. W. Avery and Mrs. C. E. Avery were Norwich visitors Tuesday. | Mrs. Leon Walker is suffering from a severe attack of tonsilitis. | Pleasant Evening for Juniors. The Junior Endeavor society was en- | tertained Friday evening in the church parlors by Rev. and Mrs. Harry Grimes. Games were enjoyed by all, after which cocoa, sandwiches and cake were served. | Mrs. A, Clifford Kinne of Hartford is spending the week at A. C. Kinne's. Representative and Mrs. Guilford Smith, who are spending the winter in Hartford, are at their home here for a few days. EAST WOODSTOCK. Congregational Collection for Italian Sufferers $13—Band Social. | Miss Ethe] Upham spent the week | end with Lottie Howard of Woodstock Hill The collection taken at the Congre- gational churech two wecks ago for| the Italian earthquake sufferers | amounted to $13. The band gave a social dance in A. O. U. W. hall last Fri evening. The following members compose the orchestra and furnished music for the dancing, Professor Ross, George A. Wetherell, J, S. May, Ezra M- and Harry Trask. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Spencer and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Spencer attend- ed the funeral of a cousin in Spring- fleld, Mass., Sunday, going by trol- |ley from Southbridge. | George W. Child is confined to the| house by grip and nervous trouble. | His nephew, Henry Child of Ames- bury, Mass., arrived Saturday to as- sist in caring for him. MrsChild is a veteran and almost totally deaf from injuries received during the war. He is 72 years of age, ONECO. Birthday Celebration—Local Icehouses Filled. Mrs. R. B. Marriott celebrated her | them to partake of a collation of sand- wiches, cake, coffer and kisses, which | all enjoyed. The guests left many use- | ful and ornamental gifts for Mr. and | Mrs, Marriott. Edgar Kenyon is better. Rev, Samuel Thatcher and wife spent Wedngsday _with Rev. Otis Green and wife at Sterling. Erfe Mitchell of Gardner Lake was in_town Monday. 1 Mrs. Ida Crabb of Gardner Lake is caring for Mrs. George Lincoln. Miss A. A. Battey is visiting at| Moosup Valley. R L Miss Mira Pirie returned om Apponave. R. I Gallup, Whitford and Dousherty have filled their ice houses the past week, Mrs. Charles Putnam hospital, Monday Duclos has gone to NORTH WOODSTOCK. Mrs, L. H. Healey Piesented with | Spoons by State Grange—Notes. | Mr. Phelps, master of Andover| grange, was a guest of L. H. Healey Tuesday, acting as ins ng officer 1:; ‘Woodstock grange Wednesday eve- ning. Mrs. L. H. Healey was presented last week with a dozen very handsome spoons, engraved with coat of arms of the state grange, by the members of Connecticut state grange; also Miss Sarah Healey. four months old, young- est daughter of L. H. Healey, received a spoon and bank book with a little sum of money from the same source. Ozias Mulligan was called to Boston Saturday to attend the funeral of his brother. CHAPLIN. New York Men Buy Jacob Farm— Congregational Sunday School Re- organized. Laudeck brothers of New York have bought a large part of the farm own- ed by Charles Jacob of Bedlam, includ- Ing a herd of cows. They have taken «possession and are shipping milk to Boston. The Congregational Sunday school as reorganized last Sunday. Officers elected are: Superintendent, Frank W. Martin; assistant superintendent, An- drew M. Grant; librarian, Miss Jane Clark; secretary, Frank C. Lummis; teacher primary department, Miss Florence 1. Hunt. RBINGTON. ‘W. McGrath was the guest of Ruth White of Putnam Sun- M day. Installation of officers took place at Wolf Den grange on Wednesday eve- ning. After the exercises an oyster supper was served, all having a pleas- ant evening. George Hicks has purchased a par- cel of land from Mrs. Sarah Griggs and intends to erect a barn, Building seems to be booming | 34th birthday last Monday night by | | inviting about fifty friends ‘- en*--| a pleasant evening with her. During | the evening Mrs, Marriott invited |, L Latham's Company to Attend In- e Hampton, Oliver H. a mink in a steel trap last Bu‘ldu % pelt, when properly stretched, meas- s from tip to tip. Latham was in Danielson Tuesday at a drill of the artillery company of which he'is a member. The company is expecting to go to ‘Washington March 4 to take part in gl:fi‘ Inauguration of President-elect Mrs. Bert Fish, who has been work- ing at F. R. Dickey’s, has gone home to Woodstock. F. R. Dickey has gone to Boston for a few days. Held for Theft of Team. Robert Miller was brought before Justice Hiram E, Lincoln - Consta- ble C. P. Latham last week, charged with the theft of a team from John Prince of Eastford. He pleaded guilt- and was bound over under $200 bonds to the superior \court. Chelsea Young Rev. of Norwich visited his uncle, James Wilcox, Sun~ day. Mrs. Alvah Vassar and son Elmer have been visiting Mrs, Vassar's par- ents in Moosup. Mrs. Robert Loring and her little daughter Ruth are in Providence, where Rut‘: )A:‘ nieoxvinc treatment for paralysis r legs. The Central Social club held an en- joyable dance in Barber's hall Satur- day evening. Miss Myrtis Medberry of Moosup was the guest Tuesday of her aunt, Mrs. Eunice Pike. Frank C. Tillinghast, who has been ill the past two weeks, Is recovering. John Whitman has moved from the TV Wnl-w"' been a visitor at the home of her aunt, Miss Nettle Watson. L. A. S. Busy With Charitable Work. The L. A. S. met at the home of Mrs. Sarah Smith on Wednesday rnoon. ‘Work for the soclety and for a needy child occupled the afternoon. Twenty E8E o -..-_;'54;‘:’,«. - NOD CK | LR LR A e Birthday. Hiscox was in Hartford on Oliver “ia W, l1ast w s, y Wilson of Putnam vis- ited her mother, Mrs. Mary P. Phil- lips, recently. Walter E. Angell of Svencer, Mass., spent Sunday at All Mrs. O. A. Hiscox spent a few days in Pomfret this week. Several from herc attended the tin shower given Mr, and Mrs, George Phillips at West Woodstock Satur- day evening. Mrss Electa Cooper celebrated her 95th birthday on Sunday, recelving many callers and presents. Anthony Kenyon and Victor Chap- delaine of Putnam went fishing on Crystal lake last week and made & fine catch of pickerel. Supervisor of Schools Pratt visited the Valley school on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Kenyon spent Wednesday night in Putnam. gave bonds for his appearance. Weighty Pickerel. Albert Spaulding from Worcester went fishing on Crystal pond last Sat- urday and got a fine string of -~'~k- erel. The largest one weighed four pounds two ounces. The three larg- est weighed over ten pounds, Bert Green is working in the woods with his team since the road work is suspended. He is drawing lumber for Charles H. Thayer. S. A, Wheaton has bought the logs that were cut in the Lyon cemetery and expects to get them sawed by M. E. Lewis' steam mill on the E. H. ‘Warren place. " BROOKLYN. Promotion for Charles F. Pond—Child Rolls Out of Bed and Breaks Arm. Philo S. Bartow of Elliott has mov- ed to the Luther house, recently pur- chased by him from R. B. Witter. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sprague Bard visit- ed relatives New York the past week. The Baptist church has appointed | as delegates to attend the conference in Norwich, Feb. 9th, their pastor and wife, Willlam J. Barstow, R. B. Witter and Jane L. Bolles. Promoted to Captain. Charles Fremont Pond, the youngest brother of Judge T. D. Pond, has just received his promotion to be a captain | A in the navy. His present duty is_in the lighthouse service, he having charge of the lighthouses and buoys on the Pacific_coast. The B. Y. P. U. was led by Rev. Dr. | Genung. The attendance was small on account of the threatening weather. ‘The subject was “Life Lessons for Me from the Work of Genesis.” Child’s Arm Broken. Leon Kilpatrick, aged 31-2 years, fell out of bed and broke his right arm between the wrist and elbow. Mrs. Anna B. Cummings and Mrs, C. A. Potter are visiting friends in Provi- dence. Nearly all who are in the habit of putting up ice have their houses filed with first-class ice, fully ten inches thick. C. G. Lawton, who peddles ice, has not filled his ice house, as the ice upon his pond is only a little more than eight inches thick. PLAINFIELD. Rumored Transfer of Jordan Place Through Norwich Man—Arm Scald- ed. Walter Rogers of Norwich made a business trip here Thursday week. Welcome H. Browning visited Wood- stock on business last week Satur- day. Telley Babcock of this village contemplates building a house in Norwich. Rumor says the Solomon Jordan place on Pleasant street has recently changed hands, Mr. Cote from Bal- tic having negotiated for it and trans- ferred it to the father of Roger Gre- nier of this village. It Is also re- ported that the place formerly owned by Mrs. Bridget Shea, adjoining the Jordan place, has been transferred to the same parties. Mrs, Irving F, Palmer was ill last week, threatened with pneumonia, Mrs. - Mary E. Phillips of Rallroad avenue, had her arm severely scalded lagt week. While moving a kettle of hot water on a stove, the steam gush- ed out upon her arm. The president of the Fall River tex- tile union was a visitor here last Tues- day. » Henry Anderson of Boston visited former friends here Tuesday. Thomas Hanley of Worcester was here Wednesday on business. Large quantities of lumber are ar- riving for the new houses and also for the addition to the factory. WOODSTOCK. Congregational Church Being Put in Good Repair—New Music Instructor at Academy. Miss Sunday. Willilam C. Child has_ visited rela- tives in New York and New Jersey. Iestruction in vocal music at the my is being given by Burton E. eavitt of Putnam. The ceiling and walls of the Con- gregational chapel are being redecorat- ed. H. B. Comings is doing the work. The Womar's auxiliary met aut Overlook manse, Wednesday afternoon with Mrs, H. T. Child as leader. Miss Constance Holt of New York spent a few days early in the week with her aunt, Mrs. R. B. Richardson. F. D. Bowen is spending vacation in New York and Atlantic City. H. sun_\rlw:‘ has filled his icehouse id ice. WILSONVILLE. Death of Mrs. Albert Converse—Notes of Interest. Mrs, Norman Town and her daughter Nellie are both sick with tke grip. Dr. Generoux of Webster is In zttendance. Mrs. Irving Adamsisin Holden for a Mabe! Ritch was home over few weeks. with her daughter, Mrs, Harry Creamer. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Baker and children of New Boston spent Sacur- day and Sunday with T. A. Jennings. Mrs. Ada Jerolaman left Thursray for a visit with her brother in Wor- cester. James Brogan left Wednesday night for Trenton, J. s Mrs, Ruth A, widow of Albert Con- ve! died last Friday, aged 97. Bur- ial s in the village cemetery. Maricn Miles entertained friends from Fall River a few days last week. Mr, Kies and son Frank of Quadic called on frierds Wednesday. Mrs. B. 8. Upham was in Worcester one day last ek. WARRENVILLE, Addresses on “Methods of Teaching.” D. Mathewson was in Washington, D. C, this week. i Judge O. D. Baker made a business :‘:p to Willimantic and Hartford Tues- y. Policeman M. S. Louks was at home ‘Tuesday. Principal H. T. Burr and Miss Miri- am Skidmore of Willimantic spoke on “Methods in Teaching” at the school- house Saturday last. “Christ Amid the Common Things of Life” was the subject of the ser- mon last Sunday morning here and at Westford Congregational church in the afternoon. Cutler house to Moosup. ‘Willard, littie son of Walter Rich- mond, who has been seriously iil, is much better. Mrs. Julius Kohen is very fll at the home of her father, Michael Dady, on Texas Heights. Mrs, John Stone has returned to Norwich affer spending several weeks here on account of the sickness or her brother, Frank E. Thompson, who died Thursday noon after five weeks’ illness with typhoid fever and stomach trou- ble. Mrs. Ernest Scott, Miss Hannah Sly, Miss Hattie Stone and Mrs. Stone of Providence spent Sunday at George R. Fowler's. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thayer of Put- nam spent Sunday with Mrs. Thayer's ents, Mr. and Mrs, Israel Seguim. Charles Bragg hae returned from a business trip to New York. Mr. and Mrs, Everett Richmond were guests at Thomas Richmond’s in Elmville over Sunday. Miss Eva Phillips spent Sunday with ! friends in North Grosvenordale. | Mrs. Thomnas Shannon remains il at | her home on River street. | Earl Davis is spending several weeks | with relatives in New Hampshire. | Mrs. Arthur Davis has returned from a week’s visit with relatives in New Hampshire. Arthur Harrington, who froze his ! foot badly last wesk while skating, has been under the doctor's care, but is ble to be oyt. Luther Egton of Plainfleld was the guest of ommissipner Charles E. Barber Tuesday. Judge Edgar M. Warner of Putnam was here Sundty to attend the funeral of Frank E. Thompson. The Ladies' Ald society met with thelr president, Mrs. Edward H. Lilli- bridge, Wednesday afternoon. Miss Elizabeth Burke spent Sunday with her sisters in Moosup. Mr and Mrs. Addison Tourtelotte of Fast Thompson were guests at L. How- ard Cross™ Saturda; Napoleon Beaudry, Frank H. Tilling- hast, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Northrup were in Canterbury Saturday to at- tend the funeral of Harlan Wedge. Secretary and Treasurer Resigns. Howard Byles resigned as secretary and treasurer of the Congregational Sunday school. Miss Helen Mathew- son has been chosen to flll the vacan- cy for thie remainder of the year. Will Collins, the wrestler, was Willimantic Monday to witness wrestling match. . Henry Hayden, who has charge of Evergreen cemetery, remains very il at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Pa:- rick Loughren. Miss Helen Whittemcre of Provi- dence, formerly a teacher in the high school here, spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. George R. Bliven. Charles Still of Mocsup, who has been ill at the home of his father, James Still, has gone to Sterling Hill for the benefit of his health. Mrs., Philip Mathewson entertained Miss Frances Danlelson of Danielson Saturday. Mrs. Joseph Levalley of Moasup was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred Burke, Tuesday. The meeti] of the Eccleslastical soclety was held at the church parlors Monday evening, when the following officers were elected for the ensuing vear: Society committee, Frank H. Tillinghast, Charles Bragg, Frederick Lendewig; secretary, Bdwin H. Ken- nedy; treasurer, L. Howard Cross; collector, Willis H. Torrey. One new membar was admitted. Mrs. R. E. Butterflell of Hartford spent Sunday here. John Stone of Norwich was here Sunday to attend the funeral of his brether-inslaw, Frank E. Thompson, The Late Frank E. Thompson. Many friends and relatives attended the funeral services of Frank E. Thompson, held at the church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Asher H. Wilcox of Norwich, who knew Mr. Thompson fifty years ago, and Rev. R. E. Butterfield, pastor of this church, in a officiated. Mrs. Charles Bragg sang “Face to Face” The bearers were members of Adelphi lodge, Willlam Loring, Sessions L. Adams, Andrew J. Ladd and Everett . Dean. The loage attended in a body. The flowers were | beautiful. Mr. Thompson was in his 55th year and leaves an aged father, Nathaniel P. Thompson, of this village, one sister, Mrs. John Stone, of Nor- wich, and many friends to mourn the loss of a faithful son, loving brother and true friend. Burial was in the family lot at Evergreen cemetery. The Ladies' Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Simmons Monday ai- ternoon. Actors in Demand. The ladies who _presented two laughable plays at the annual falr went to Moosup Friday evening and gave the farce “How the Story Grew” for the benefit of the Methodists, Next week they go to Wauregan and play “Hcw the Story Grew” and “The Sweet Family” at the hall by invitation of the ladles of the church there, who will serve tea for the cast of characters soon after the arrival of the 5 o'clock electric car, on which they leave here. Unclaimed Letters. The following letters are unclaimed at the local postoffice: Miss Rena Do- lan, Mr, J. Briggs, Miss Hattie Palmer. The Horse Thief Detective associa- tion met at Barbers hall Tuesday evening. RAWSON. “Country Minister” Presented by Little River Grange—Milk Inspector Was Around. Little River grange presented “The Country Minister” to a large audlence Wednesday n:cht. Raymond Baker has taken a large wood contract to cut for Henry Ken- yon. gene Darrow has started out with a new outfit in the peddler line. Dwight Phillins was a Willimantic visitor on Monday. John Whipple has moved his steam *| mill to Bigals, on the John Sherman lot. W. B. Weeks was a recent visitor in ‘Washington, R. I The Massachusetss milk inspector has been making his tour of Inspection among those who ship thelr milk to Boston. Tred Bakes, formerly of this place, has returned and is assisting L W, Hampton this winter Ought to Win Marse Henri. Mr, Taft will make his first great stroke in breaking the solid south when he dines on “possum and taters” at Atlanta, January 15.—New York World dollars was voted toward current church expenses. Ex-Representative W. M. Burnham was a visitor in the house at Tues- day’s legislative session in Hartford. Among others in Hartford from town this week were G. C. Thomas, Geral ‘Waldo and J. H. Johnson. Annual Meeting Woman's Missionary Society. The annual meeting of the woman's missionary society was held at the Congregational parsonage with the president, ‘Mrs, L. B. Tenney, January 14. Dinner was served, after which a programme consisting of devotional exercises and the reading of several articles on tithing was carrled out, followed by the annual reports. The society held four meetings dur- ing 1908. The first was held at the parsonage in February; toplc, Home Missions, The second was held in Apri] at the home of Mrs, C. B. Rider. Easter offering envelopes were opened. The work of two devoted missionary wives in Prange, Mrs. Ruth E. Clark and Mrs. Lizzie L. Porter, was spoken of by Mrs. Moore, their names being on the prayer calendar for that day. Mrs. Tenney gave an account of the work and workers in the Gedik Pasha Missionaries in Indla and Africa were also spoken of, and work accomplished by them. The third meeting was held at the parsonage June 16, Mrs. O. F. Wis- ner, wife of the former president of the Presbyterian college in Canto and who has been a missionary twen- ty years, gave an interesting account of her work, read selections from a Chinese testament, and exhibited gar- ments and other articles showing the proficiency in needlework in that country. At the close of the meeting cake and ice cream were served and a social hour enjoyed. The fourth meeting wad held with Mrs. Moore. Both foreign and home work were reported, The officers elected were: dent, Mrs. L. B, Tenney; and tyeasurer, Mrs. W. D. W corresponding secretary, Mrs. Brown, Pres MOOSUP. Mill Office Safe Looted—Club and So- ciety Notes. Some time during Tuesday night the mill -office of the Aldrich Manufac- turing company was broken into and a sum of money taken. Tuesday be- ing payday the greater part of the money had been paid out. Entrance was made by one of the windows and was done while the watchman was go- ing the rounds of the mill. The safe, which was an old one, was a total wreck. The teachers in the Moosup schools are busily planning for the Lincoln centenary, February 12. All the rooms will have interesting programmes to present, Officers of Rosary Society. Sunday afternoon the Rosary soci- ety connected with All Hailows’ church, held their annual meeting and elected the following officers: Presi- dent, Miss Marcella Riley; vice pres- ident, Miss Cecelia Daly; secretary, Miss Sadle Wilkinson? treasurer, Rev. J. H. Broderick.. The society has dur- ing the past year lost three members by death—Mrs. Annie Quinn Moore, Mrs. Mary Coughlin and Mrs. Julla McBride Cronin. During the past year the society has paid into the treasury nearly $75. Initiated Six Candidates, The M. Y. O. B. club initiated six candidates lJast Monday evening—Miss Gertrude Anderson, iss Ruby Kel- 108g. Miss Esther Gallup, Miss Amy Tillinghast, Miss Sarah Marsh and Miss Annie Sullivan. Papers on Early Methodists. At the Epworth league meeting Sun- day evening Miss Mildred MecStay of Central Village sang a solo, Beyond the Gates(of Paradise. Several inter- esting papers on Early Methodists were read; on John Wesley by Lowell Salisbury, on Jesse Lee by Miss Mary Hirsch, on Daniel Boardman by Willie Barr, and on Peter Cartwright by Earl Brage. D. A. R. Chapter Entertained. Deborah Avery Putnam chapter, D. A. R, was pleasantly entertained on Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs, John C. Gallup on Maln street. Miss Annie Tillinghast, regent, presid- ed. Mrs. George Loring of Central Village read an Interesting paper on Earlv American Poets, prior to 1800. Selections were read by Mrs. J. H. Milner, Mrs, Henry Cray, Mrs. Hattle Adams and by the regent, Miss Annie Tillinghast is delegate to the Conti- netal congress to be held in Wash- ington, D. C. next Anril. Mrs. Ber- tha Gallup, Mrs. Hattie Adams, Mrs. Charles Barber and Miss Harrlet Cranska were appointed alternates. WEST WO0DSTOCK. Phillips-Hammond Marriage and Re- ception—~Missionary Meeting. Mrs. E, L. Morse is recovering from an attack of grip, The Congregational closed Sunday on Jones' health. Miss Esther Hammond and George Phillips were married at his home by Rev. Mr. Baker, Wednesday afternoon, January 20. Mrs. Jarvis T. Hall left Saturday for Willimantic to visit her son. The ladles’ missionary meeting was held Thursday with Mrs. E. L. Morse. Miss Barbara Morse has returned home on account of her mother's iil- ness, Mr. and Mrs. George Phillips were given a reception in the Congregation- al churoh Saturday evening. A large number was present. Jesse Sumner is boarding at F. N. Harris' for the present. Miss Nettie Phillips s at home for the present. Miss May Frost, who has been vis- iting at Longmeadow farm for the past month, has returned to her home in_Brooklyn N. Roy Litchfield Shepard’s. SOUTH CANTERBURY. Mrs. Greyson Young and Miss Young were in Norwich Saturday. Charles Waldo was a short visit last week with his sister, Mrs. Byron Peck of Laurel Hill, John Cone made a trip to Narwich on Saturday. Levl Clark arrived home Thursday after spending several days with rel- atives in Norwich and New London. church was account of Mr. T is visiting at John POMFRET CENTER. Over fifty enthuslastic patrons gath- ered at the hall of Wolf Den grange Wednesday evening to install the new officers for 1909, ‘Wort! Deputy Phelps of Andover acted very accept- ably as installing officer, assisted by Miss Lena Averlll. After the exercises an oyster supper was served and was followed by dancing. The new officers had their ritual work well committed and prospects are good for a prosper- ous year, Arthur F. Grosvenor and A. Newton Vaughn attended the convention and tanquet of the Connecticut Poultry assoclation at Hartford this week. S, B. Alger is visiting in Westerly and Hope Valley, R, . L TOLLAND COUNTY. ELLINGTON. Substitute Organist From Rockville— Pleasant Evening for East Side Cir- cle. Mr, and: Mrs. ‘Walter Church of Mt. Hope visited at Mrs. Fred Hall's on Sunday. § Miss Smith of Rockville has been cngaged to act as organist, during the absence of Mrs. H. C. Aborn. Mrs, Arthur Pease will be choir director. ‘Miss Stenson was absent from town the greater part of last week, Raymond Pinney was at A. H Peck’s on Sunday. . Miss ,Sarah Morris was in town on Saturday to attend Mrs. E. B. Kibbe's physical culture class. Mrs. M. H. Mandell is spending the winter in Paterson, N, J.. with her daughter. The officers of the grange were in- stallel on Wednesday evening. Re- freshments were served, The members of the East Side cir- cle and their husbands were enter- tained at the home of Mr. and Mra. Cordstein on Friday evening. An oys- ter supper was served, Several attended the installation of officers of Tolland grange, Tyesday evening. A number from he-e went tq Rock- ville Friday evening to listen to a lecture on Snakes in Paradi<e. Mr. and Mrs. Sellew of East Lone- meadow, Mass. have come to spend the winter with Mr. Sellew's sister Mrs. Albert Pinney, A few of the young people had a sleighride on Friday to Scantfe. ; Nicholson Property Sold. The property of I. P. Nicholson on Main street has been sold to a re- tired minister. Mrs. Hattle Pease, who now occuples the house, will move to the one across the street, which is owned by C. Pitkin Pease. The hearing which was to have been held on Monday in regard to not granting a license to Edward O'Neil, has been postponed. Notes. Mr. and Mrs. John Sykes and Mrs. C. B. Sykes spent Saturday In Hart- ford. Mr. and Mrs. H, A. Hall spent last week In Chaplin. C. B, Sykes and Charles Hatheway spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ha of this place. Lrin SOUTH COVENTRY. Parties—Horse Frightened by Grav- Second of Neighborhood Su el Train. Miss Helen E. Clark has returned from a month's visit in Winchedon and Fitchburg, Mass., and Kenne, New Hampshire. Surprise Party. ‘The second of a serles of neighbor- hood surprise parties was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Green on Ripley Hill, Friday evening, January 22. About forty people werc present. The evening was spent in glaylng oldtime games, the elder mem- ers of the party enjoying the forfeits as much as the younger ones. Music was enjoyed and refreshments were served. The first of these partles was held at J. Clifford Ayer's, a short time ago, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Avery of South street have moved into the village to the tenement lately occupied bv Mr. and Mrs. Frank Avery, who are now living in Waterbury. Jesse H. Gardiner of Ripley HIll and an Italian, were thrown from their wagon last Monday afternoon near H. Albor's, the horse being frightened at the gravel train employed on the new trolley line. The men received cuts and brulses which were dressed by Dr. Higgins. BOLTON. Grange Officers Installed—Death of Gecrge W. Damon. Andrew Kingsbury of Coventry In- stalled the officers of Bolton grange last week Friday evening in an able manner. Twenty visitors were pres- ent from neighboring granges. Ice cream and cake were served at the close of the meeting. Mr, and Mrs. Calvin Hutchinson's young son is ill with walking typhold fever. 2 George W, Darrow, Whose wife was Miss Mary Williams of this place, died at the home of his brother-in-law, Willlam B. Willlams, in Manchester, January 23. Mr. Darrow has been !n feeble health for some time. He has made his home with Mr. Willlams since his wife's death In Waterford a few years ago. Mre. Frances E. Ruggles is in Springfleld with her son, Carlos Rug- gles, where she plans to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Orville' Burr of Ches- ter were recent guests of Mrs. Burr's sister Mrs Mary A. Warner, Mrs. Andrew E. Maneggia has re- turned from a few weeks' visit in New York. Miss Edith Howell is in Hartford for two weeks' stay, Miss Ida E. Holbrook of Columbia has been spending a few days with her cousin, Mrs, W. C. White, EAST WILLINGTON. Lucien Holt 1s under the doctor's care. Dr. Wilbur Holt, from New Jersey, caring for his father. Charles Amadon is confined to the house. Mrs. James Taylor has had a very pad cold. ‘Weather 8o changeable Is the cause of much sickness and colds.