Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 27, 1909, Page 10

GALES FERRY. “h Blazing Leaf Carries Bad Fire ==Pastor Preaches on Education— ‘Bluff and Village Varieties. Considerable excitement was caused Wednesday morning by a grass fire, which swept through ‘the fields and yards on the north side of the street in the central part of lha village, and which extended from the ferry cove, 'htre it started, to the cemetery, & large part of which was burned over belor. u could be brought under con- blaze started from a bon- nn ol ves which Noyes B. Allyn wag clearing from his path to the cove, a single hu blowing over in a sud- den of wind the high wite fence incloses the lot, formerly used The fire w bury’s yard, the house and outbuild- jogs and the barn in the lot adjoin- ing, where Latham Smith stores his farming tools and which contained about two tons of hay, being saved from destruction only by the quick work of geveral of the neighbors, who hurried to Mr. Allyn's assistance, The fire burned over the fields owned by John Hazler and was finally subdued iu the village cemetery. 8ermon on Education. Rev. John Thompson spoke on Edu- cation at the Gales Ferry Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning, his address witn quotations on 0 make up the remainder of the usual benevolent collections of the church as pointed by the rules of the New southern conference To Return to Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Frank St have eccupled the Decatur at Allyns Polnt for the past three sea- sons, will retvrn this spring to wich, where they formerly resided. Miss Elizabeth Corwin of New Lon- don arrived Wednesday to visit Mrs, Luey Hurlbutt. Gales Ferry was well represented at the Willlams prize reading Monday evening at Slater Memorial hall, & party of nine of the village residents h‘ul!u- the students who attend the Norwieh Free Academy from here, be- present at the exercises. es Smith, who is emploved on the T. A. Scott Co’s new wrecking lighter Tasco, which is undergoing re- pairs at Noank, was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Latham Smith, Sunday. Mrs, Richard Latimer and Mrs. Har- mon Perking were guests Thursday of last week of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Brown of Norwich. gineer Harlan Newbury has re- turned to his duties at the naval sta- tlon after an enforced vacation of sev era] weeks, from illne: 13-MNI Tax This Year. Tax Collector Joseph A. Clark of Tadyard hag posted the usual notices hr tho collection of a 13-mill tax, assessed. for this year on_the hnblc property of the town. Miss Amy B. Satterles returned on ‘Wednesday from & visit with Miss An nle ‘rrm ‘st Ballouville. recent Myrta Mather was guest of her sister, Mrs. Curtis Wilcox of Jewett City, @ection men employed on the Groton division of the Nrw Haven rc;’ld v:ex". engaged in burning over the plain south of the station, between the tracks and cottages on the Bluff, last Home frem Stats Line. Courtland Colver, who has been ab- sent the past few weeks at State Line, returned for & few days the first of the week to h Miss Sarah Latimer spent Tuesday with her aunt, Mrs, Arabella Latimer, at Palmertown. Mr. and Mrs. Bdward Brown of Oresneville visited their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Roach, of Polnt, Sunday. Turner, who has been spend- ing several days with his mother, Mrs. Alonzo Turmer, returned last week to bis home in Hartford. BOZRAH. ‘Address on Temperance—Grange Meet- ing—Various Items, s home at the navy i A most excellent germon was preached by the Rev. Asher Wilcox in aa Congregational church last Sun- y. Ernest Smith of Waterbury was at the Christian Endeavor meeting Su day evening and gave a talk on te rance or prohibition. He was en- /tertained at the home of E. J. Miner. /' Mrs, Lucretia Lathrop spent Tues- day in Franklin, the guest of Mrs. 0. R Tracy. Supper Follows Degree Work. George Smith and James Caldwell were instructed in the third and fourth degrucs at the Bozrah grange Wednes- day evening, after which an oyster supper was served with ple, cake and coftee. ‘Winten Robinson of Norwich has been working for H. L. Lathrop dur- ing the past week. A number of Bozrah people are at- tending the Avery-White case In court this week in Norwich. D. W. Avery ls attending court In Norwich as WINDHAM COUNTY. EASTFORD. Geod Attendance at Farmers' Institute —Concert by Cornet Band. George Clark and son Herbert were yecent guests of Mr. Clark’s parents, Mrs. D. T. Clark. Mrs. Plerce O. Dodse and son Walter of Putnam were in town Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Carlton Tawm of ‘Willimantic were guests Sunday of and Mrs. Tatem Mr. and Mrs, James Hall of West ‘Woodstock visited at Mrs. E. P. Hell's Friday. ‘Farmers’ Institute. farmers' institute took place in un chapel ’th the 19th. Messrs. Fitts and Hamilton were the ers. W. H. Barron was also pres- ent. He would like very much to have the grange reorganized. Thers was a | tatr KILLINGLY. Fine Lambs at the Tennant Place— Local Farms Passing to French Own- ership—Good lknmry Prospects. Frank Pldridge owns One of the unusual things to walk up a 16 foot without help. Darius L. Anderson is soon to g0 Warwick, R. L, to remain seven mudu in the employ of Mrs. S, S. Stone, Mr. Anderscn is an expert wood worker with a jackknife. A knite and fork, perfect!~ whittled out, were lately seen which he made in & few minutes. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Smith of East Killingly visited last Sunday at the res- idence of Frank Eldridge. Other recent visitors there wers Adelbert Chase and Byron Bellington. Mrs. J. B. Tillinghast went to Moos- up on business Saturday. The many friends of Abijah Sweet were glad to see him out n after Weeks'of critlcal lliness. . His danghter Minnle, who is married and resides in Pennsylvania, was sent for when her father was very sick, and is still here, Will Lang Is visiting in_Danielson. Amos E. Hall was in Niantic, R. I, lately, where his mill s located and where he has a force of men at we Henry Tennant is raising some fine lambs this year. Dédcon Leonard Kles was at church Sunday. His wife has pot been able to be out much all winter. Deacon Kles s considered expert pickle raiser. Danfelson is his market. Deacon and Mrs. Willlam Vaughn, who are visiting relatives in Michigan, haye remembered friends, sendin ding pu. ture postals. They expect {§ a the east about April 1. Lester Wheeler, who went to Ormond Beach, Fla., about Christmas time, writes that the townspeople may look for him to sing in church again on Baster Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hall visited in Putnam recently at the home of Mrs. Holland. Miss Beatrice Thurberof Putnam was at Ed. Hall's for a few days last week. Armidas Tavenler, who bought the Batty farm. ja working at his trade as carpenter in Central Village. French Buying Up Farms. Victor Stringer, who lives on the old Xies place, is or:e of the good French farmers who have located in this sec- tion, They are a thrifty and obll‘lfll class. Eventually, as things go, the farms about here will be o'n-l by French people, Lucy Gendreau has been learning the dressmaker's trade in Danlelson. There have been four cases of whoop- ing cough in Charles Young’s family. Nathan Short of Danfelson was here looking over his farm Monday. Evan a trick dog. bcdulll and back Philips has been drawing wood for a him. Rev. Virgll W. Blackman, who was expecting to be in Massachusetts next Sunday, will defer his trip on account of a had cold. i reparations for Easter are under er and Mathewson Hopkins and daugmer Fugenle, a graduate of X. H. d now a successful teacher have taken up their resi- dence in Pomtret. Mr. Hopkins is to be an assistant on a fine farm owned by a mi'ionaire. Deacon Charles A. Fiske was home over Sunday. Mrs. Smith, Dr. Hovey's daughter, herited the old homestead. was in town recently. This is her rqive She now resides in Voluntown. ghast was in Danfelson oo tanfie Monday. . Mrs. George Philiips says her straw- berry plants are coming out beautiful- ly this spring, and is looking for a 1d of fifty crates, Thirty Mile Driving Trip—Grange Members Are Authors—Auction. Mr. and Mrs. Caleh ing a thirty mile drive into Rhode Is- land, to their recently purchased new they are planning to move in the spring from their farm here, near the Portertown mill ruins. Mrs. Albert Brown has returned home from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Fra . in Danfelson. The rict schools are hav- ing a two weeks’ vacation. The teach- er, Miss Maud Chapman, is at her , in Bozrah. Farmers are preparing tools and teams for spring work. Farmers' wives are already besin- ning to make the dust fly In house cleantng. Grange Writing Book. . The Grange bas begun to write a book in twelve chapters by as many different suthors. Mrs. E. Byron wrote the first chapter and read it at the last meeting. It had an enthusiastic recep- tlon. It starts with the title “A Story Without a Name.” Bargain Prices at Auction. The household effects of the late Mrs. Windsor of Sterling Hill were sold last Saturday at auction. A good coal stove was knocked down for a dime, A large cooking range went for $1, and other articles in proportion. Mr. Elijah Green has lost his only horse. STERLING. Half of Mangled Hand Amputated— lllustrated Leoture. Mr. Clark, the electrician employed at the Sterling Dye works, had his left hand badly mangled by the burst- ing of a roll upon which he was at work. It was necessary to amputats Dhalf of the hand, Dr. Adams perform- ing the operation. AMr. Kibbie has moved to Elmville, where h» has obtained work. Katharine Sims has been Il with the grip. Miss Mary Nichols is organist at the church during Miss Sims' absence. Mrs. J, Edward Stanley of South Coventry has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. W, W. Vaughn The Baster concert at the M. E. church promises to be very pleasing, Jjudging from the songs selected by the committes on music. Rehearsals are being held on Tuesday and Saturday evenings of each week In the church, William Gleason s criticaly il with pneumonia. Nelson Bennett's new house is occu- pled by Arthur Cooney. Mrs. Allison H. Kenyon and daugh- d attandance in the afternoon. The %u‘ Ald seved dinner. e Bastford Cornet band gave a in City hall Friday evening. was_furnished by Allen’s or- estra. was a good attend- ance. Rev. James B, King preached a fine #ermon Sunday morning from the text ‘The Master is come and calleth for thee. John 11:28. Mrs. Edward Kelth and Mrs. Fred Bowen were 'uuu of Mrs. James Ba- ker in Weatford Sunday. HOWARD VALLEY. Local Men to Go to Canada to Take Up Government Claim. B. H Wyeth of Clinton, Mass., ma here Sunday, X Blwil was the guest of in Chapin Sunda; u-t!.hevn and lha Burgess Yantic vae‘rn guests of Mrs. Henry i u_ Bmer Hawkes end Louls B. to Saskatcheman, B n up & government ter visited the former's sister, Mrp. Charles Northup, of Apponaug, R. I, on Monday. An Uustrated lecture o “D'ggers in Paname” was given under the auspices of the Men's Bible class on Friday evening in the 0ld schoolhoupe. EAST WOODSTOCK. T WINDHAM, Personals—Sunday in the Congrega- tional Church—8upper Followed by Enjoyable Programme~—Children’s . Mission, * Albert Brown of New Britain and Kingsley Brown of Hartford were at home over Sunday. HI Thusa G has been spend- the week in New Haven. tharine, Leon and ame and Walter and were baptized’at St. Paul's church on Sunday afternoon. race Eaton has returned from a week’s visit in Milbury, Mass. Mrs. Frank Eastman is unday School Session. At the Congregational church lva- Harry Grimes w! speak on Christ Upon th Sea of hll. During the Sunday school hour |children and all the children in town have been cordmly invited to be yrn at 7.30 will be Great Worl ¥. E. Guild, midweek prayer meeting on Thursday, March 25, will be The Need of Weork Dan Brown of Norwich has been the guest of hig grandfather, Heary Lar- Miss Florence Card of Lebanon has been at W, F. Maine's this week. The ladies aid soclety gave ope of its popular bean sup) ‘edn: present, who listened to an programme furnished by Mrs. several songs and recitations in a de- lightful manner. The gmm for the Mrs, Arthur Potter, Mrs. CWRK“. ney, Mrs. W. 8. Kelsey and Mrs. Ge« — 3. Johp Webster, Mrs. Homer Wi Joséphine Keeney and Miss Bessie rying by Profassor Trasman of Sheers is to be given tomorrow (Friday) eve- Mrs. Ho! of the grippe. day morning, Rev, Grimes will speak ntgumly to t)u ent, The topics for the 'C. E, meetin| ..r; Mrs, for Chyrist. rabee. Eighty Present at Bean-Supper. day evening. There wlr: about Ulhty Grant Scott of Wfllimn{flc ‘who gave evening were Mrs. Keeney, who were assisted - M ectir on The Egsentiate ot Dai- ning in the chapel. ion at 8t, Paul's. . Father H. B, Pulsifer, assisted v. D. Hatch, has been holding sful children's mission in St. Paul's church every afternoon this week. Mr. Pulsifer is instructing them in the doctrines and bellef of the Epis. copal church and in the twofold nature and fatherhood of God. The rectors hope to have a number ready for con- firmation by Blshop Brewster on East- er Monday. George Manley attended the funeral of a relative in Colchester on Mon- day. Notes. Col, W, 8. Chappell and Dr. Lind- say of New London'were in town on Tuesday. The men of the Congregational church are to meet this (Saturday) évening to muke plans for a supper to be held in the chapel soon. The annual m:elin‘ of the borough is to be held tonight and the question of spraying the elm trees again will be considered. PHOENIXVILLE. Road Work Resumed — Railroad De- tective Suffering from Mental Trou- ble. Oliver H, Latham went to Fishers Island last Saturday with a few others from the artillery company for Instrug- tion and drfll. He returned Monday morning. The road men commenced work again on the present contract Monday morning. Mr. Mitchel's men are making a survev of the road from the Eastford town line to Abington. The contract wil be let soon for the rest of the road between here and Abington. Oliver H. Latham caught and killed a fine fox Wednesday. It is rel!ll‘ll rather late for the hunters pers, as the fur is getting poorer evry day now. Mr. and Mrs. M F. Latham visited In_West Woodstock Wednesday. James G. Seaton is ai his father's home sick and it is feared he will never be any better. His physician thinks he has softening of the brain {and will become permanently insane. It is a sad case. He been em- ployed as a detective by the N. Y., N. H, & H. R. R, Co. and was an ef- flclenL man for the place 1. Lawton and W, O. Smith are nnlang the piazza on the east fromt of Mrs. De Riva's house. It will add much to the looks of the place. ‘The school here was closed Tuesday and the teacher visited the normal school at Willimantic. - The social dance at the home of D. A. Mason was enjoyed by several from this place. Mr. Iveson lives iIn the house formerly occupled by W. H. Corbin In disthict Neo, 4, Fastford. Th social was given to commemorate birthday of his grandson WOODSTOCK VALLEY. Pennsylvania . Visitor—Death of Ed- ward Jackson. Mr. and Mrs, Augustine Bartlett vis- {ted friends in Danleleon on Sunday. Mrs. J.ena Wheeler is working in Putnam. Mrs. Emma Spencer of Pomfret is the guest of her daughter, Mrs Allen Kenyon. Fdward Jackson, who has been Il with grip, died Friday and was buried Monday in North Ashford cemetery. ‘Mrs. Wiggins of Willimantic was the dguu: of Calvin Esterbrook over Sun- ay. Oscar Hiscox visited friends in Pom- fret on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ferdinand Kenyon of the C. A. C., at Storrs, is visiting his father, Wingeld Kenyon. Ht;nn Bennett of Pennsylvania re- cently sited hie father, Danlel Ben- nett. Oliver Hiscox has been in Hartford this week. Mrs. !olephlne Bartlett of Putnam is visiting her prother, Winfleld Ken~ yon. ONECO. Rev. Otis Greene Lectures on Africa. Rev. Otls Greene of Sterling gave a Oyster Suwcr at ‘Methodist Church— | lecture on Africa Wednesday night, St. Patrick’s Party—New Books for | Which was well attended. Library. Mrs. Belle Withey recently _spent three weeks In Boston with her daugh- ters, Olah and Jessle Withey. Clifford Farrons and family have moved to Mr. Farrons’ mothers in North Woodstock. Mrs, Ella Skinner and Nettie Phil- lips were guests of Mrs. A. M. Gilder- sieove over Sunday. On Saturda: evening Mrs. Gildersleeve entertained relatives numbering fifteen GP more. Allan Upham spent several days last week inDedhamy Mank with . his brother, Evereit Upham, and family. Ploasantly Entertained. George Lincoln has been ill. School is closed here for an indefi- nite period on account of scarlet fever, The teacher has gone to her home in Hartford. Mrs. John Rose was in Moosup Fri- day afternoon. _ Herbert Burdick was home over Sun- Gay. Mrs. C. Burdick and Mrs, R. B. Mar- riott were in Providence Tuesday. Mrs. James Turner was in Moosup Wednesday and visited her sister. Mrs, Taylor is staying at Joe Ful- Miss Florence Thatcher was home over Sunday, by Miss Gertrude Mbdberry of Puf Mrs, C. Allison Potter entertained Mrs. D. S.Kenyon lplfl! me twelve young lady friends st Bonnle | in Providence, g §isgd =§§ ing to his dutles as agent. | Student Preached. | A student at the Theological school of Hartford preached in the Congrega- | tional chunh Sunday, as the pastor, Rey. G. W. clnrh. wu away preaching in Newburyport, M: Pmla- Charles Edwin Bhn. after being home for a week with a grip cold, has returned to his It\lfllu at Trin! Miss Mary Palmer is home from & visit with friends in Massachusetts. WESTMINSTER. Vacation for the Schools—Summer Residents Arrlvln.. There were 'lnnn persons present al the gunr meeting Friday evening, which was in charge of Edwin St. John. Mr. St. John gave an interest- Ikn.l talk on “The Awakening in Tur- A. A. Smith hed last Sun. morning from text God is a rit and ti that wo hh’n must worship him in spirit and Miss Graee Rathbun led uu Chris- Endeavor meeting Sunday even- ngfln Sybel Rathbun resumed her au- ties as teacher this week in district No 6 after a vacation of one week, Mr. and Mrs. 8, A. Clarke and son vaud of Central Village and Mrs. .Yohn M of Moosup vun guests 1 Baker g Robbins, teacher tn the Frost district, is enjoying a vacation this week_ - ‘Button uku&nefl home ot week afier spending greater gn: of the winter wlth her sister in cotland. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Allen of Secot- land visited at Merrill Button's Fri- day. Jirs, Albert Pellett was in Danlelson Wednesday. Nnrwlah ‘Wednesday on offic ‘week | ness. flrpfln and bri the addition to the factory have assist- ance now: 's from numerous vllltorl iy i wg hi ,t.o wait Bsengers whio hive a connecting u;ln. 'l'h WDOI“. of the Nor"h:h rall l -At commencing to show up well, five in the front row being up and covered in. ers are fast assuming shape now that the weather has become a little more comfortable for out of door work. Bitten by Horse, Edward Hall was badly bitten a few d‘ s llnce by a vicious young horse he Geom hnnul a carpenter re- cently employed on the mill addition here, fell from a mill bullding in Dan- ielson last Saturday and received a fractured skull. His recovery is a mat. ter of doubt. He s 26 geary: of age and belongs In Centerville, R. Chimney Fire. A bad chimney fire occurred Monduy morning at the house of William Harvey on South Maln strest. The fire worked through the chimney into the attic, doing considerable damage to various articles of furniture and other things stored there. Edw. F, Himes of Providence was a business caller here Wednesday. John Wood was in Norwich Wed- nesday for surgical aid for poor sight. The north end of the factory is be- ing taken down in order to make the rooms continuous through. the main ‘bullding and into the addition, mow well commenced. The south end of the weave shed is already down for the same purpose. wnu-u(or Torrance has the face wall around the company’s premises between the two raflroads well begun. SCOTLAND. Pupils Perfect in Attendance—Chang in Farm Tenants—Personal Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Rider and lit- tle daughter, who have been guests of Mr, and Mrs. C. B. Rider, left this week to locate In Hartford, where Mr. Rider will be employed on a large dalry farm. Mrs, M. L. Barstow has returned from & visit with relatives in Bristol, It is .x'p'ethfl that Rev, A. A, Smith's | R. L wife and daughter will acco: y him here next Saturday to spend Sunday. School in this, the Tenth, district closed Friday for the spring vacation. Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Gladu, who have spent the winter in Holyoke, Mass., have returned to their home here, CLARK'S CORNERS. Returns After Several Months in Mas- sachusetts—Personal Items. Mr. Tryon of Willimantlc was in town Wednesday. Mrs. H. E. Colburn has returned home after spending several months with her daughter, Mrs. Fletcher, at Sharon, Mass. Mrs. F. W. Martin attended the fare. well social given to Mrs. Small at Chaplin Tuesday. Mrs. Etta Hyde of Hartford and George Ennis were week-end guests at the former's cottage. Mrs. E. C. Jewett and son Ulmer, also Mrs, S. E. Ennis, who is spendinx the winter in Putnam, were’in town Friday calling on friends. ‘Recent Nimantic visitors were Miss Bva Wilcox, Mrs. P. J. \t.vln!, ¥rs. Martin Navins and Mrs. ewett. Several from here attended the dru- md at Hampton Friday evening given by the North Windham Dramatic clul The friends of Miss Viola F. Jewett vflg be glad to know she is able to ride oul Mrs. Marvin Burnham and son have ;:tumed home after visiting relatives ere. Bart Carver and grandchildren were week-end cuests at W. H. Carver's. Miss DBridget Sullivan visited her sister, Mrs. John Navins, recently. ATVILLE. Spinners Strike Because of Boss’ Ob- jectionable Language—Itoms Chiofly Personal. Wednesday morning -the spinners of the Assawaga mill quit work as the boss of the room used language they could not_stand, Harry ‘Hardman of Providence was the guest of F. J. Sayles on Monday. Miss Deborah Russell attended a luncheon party given by Miss Orr to announce her engagement. Jullan Chase spent Sunday with his nts, Mrs. David Chase is 1ll with grip. Mr. and Mrs. John Shaw of Lowell, Mass.,_were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Shaw. Mrs, Robert Morrison spent Sunday with John Perry of Ballouvills, Conn: Robert K. Bennett of Brown uni- versity is spending his vacation with hh mothar Mra. lo Bernett. . George L, Hunt entertained the )ldlal aid society on Wednesday. Mrs. Lydia Gordon, widow of Ellas Gordon, was burled on Tuesday: rs. Pincheon of Putnam was the of Mrs. LaBelle on Wednesday. " ASHFOID. Mises Vera Bennett Wins in Spelling Contest. gl Mrs. C. C. Knowlton of New York has been visiting relatives in town this week. Miss Vera Bennett, nine years of age, at the Center achool, won first rize in a spelling eontest last Fri- 5-: evening. Thm were four pupils chosen from of six districts, which oompmea the full number of contestants, Vera Bennett being one of the youngest. W00DSTOCK. Rev. G. F. Waters Addresses C. E. Union—Burial of Mrs. Benjamin Ca- heon. Edward L, Child of Worcester spent Sunday at Valleyside. Mr. and Mrs, F. J. Williamson and little son Paul of Hartford were re- cent guests of Mra. J. J. Willlamson. Rev. G. F. Waters gave the third address in the Pligrim’s Progress se- rlu at the C. E. meeting Sunday eve- Jrl 8. A. Clark of Lakeslde has re. turned from a visit with friends in. New York. Large quantities of gravel are being George Perry has rented the land be- longing to the George Fuller estate and will engage in farming the coming season In addition to his regular team- ing. Punctual Pupils. School ¢losed Friday for a vacation of two weeks. Pupils in the grammar room not absent during the term were Beatrice Geer, Josie Durea and Harold Kenyon. The Ladies' Ald soclety held a pleas- ant social meeting in the chapel on Wednesday afternoon, sewing on arti- cles for the fair and tying a quilt. Tea was served at 5. Mrs. Ashcraft entertained friends from Canterbury on Sunday. Mrs. R. E. Geer is entertaining Miss G. U. Beardsley of South Britain, Conn. Miss Beardsley was a former teacher here. N, Ladd, who for several years has occupled a larze farm owned by J. C. Taber, has purchased a farm in Mans- fleld which he and his family will at once occupy. Mr. Ladd and family will be greatly missed in the community and his neighbors and friends wish him success in his new home. George Simpson and family will oc- cupy the Mary Fuller property, moving there the first of April. John Fuller, the present occupant, leaves soon for Providence, where he will assist an un- cle who Is engaged in the sale of horses. z An Impressive Discourse. Rev. L. B, Tenney gave an instrue- tive sermon Sunday, using Fx. 14-25, “and He took off thelr chariot wheels so that they drove them heavily,” as the text and showing that the conse- quence of sin in peneral results In dragging down or making to draw heavily, when God intended all to rTse to the highest heights of manhood. Mra. L. O, Haskins led the Christian Endeavor meeting {n_the evening. The subject was “The Wicket Gata.” NORTH WOODSTOCK. Grange ta Disouss 8anitation—Celsbra tion of Wedding Anniversary, Town Clerk F. E. Barrett s suffering from pleurisy. The subject of the next meeting of ‘Woodstock grange Is ‘“Sanitation in the Country.” ,The two local dactors, Gildersleove and Spaulding, are to be q‘uent and give talks on the questlon. 'he lecturer’s hour is to be open to the public., Mrs. Ella Skinner of Springfield 'hls ]},‘een visiting her brother, L. H. e: onflrd Healey was one of tne speakers at public rhetoricals Friday evening at Woodstock academy, he be- a student there. Schools closed this week for the Haster vacation. Wedding Anniversary. Mrs. Louls Lindeman cele- hfi!fld he . eleventh anniversary of their marriage Monday evening by en- tértaining a number of their rell!lvel and friends at their pleasant . home. Some very pretty gifts of china, glass and silver were rocelved by them, i dededd el B WEST WOI0DSTOCK. Report That Landlord Clark Will Re- tire. The telephone lines have been put in thorough repair this week. Frank Slye and family have finished moving to the Hayward farm in Pom- t. Charles Deans finishes work for E. T._Perrin next week. It is reported that W. G, Clark, the veteran hotel keeper at Clark house, wishes to retire this spring. Luke S, Morse has returned {rom a two weeks' visit In Massachusetts. Miss Adaline !umner is spending a few days at her home here. WILSONVILLE, plcerrin e The line storm got here jiist same, if it was a few days late! Irving Adams has returned from Hartford after a few weeks' visit with his son and family. Mrs. Irene Mflal ‘and daughter Mari- an were Webster visitors Tuesdav. Mr. and Mrx. C. ¥, May of Wor.ester :erra staying with Mr, Jack and daugh- Masons Laye been at work repairing the chimvey at the station. 7 the llrl. Gcom ‘Thatcher of wmuv -pent &mduy at George R. Torrn‘-. Sherift George i.'..uwnl John E. Vaughn of xm visited at fl.ll-n Simmons’ Si Urgle enter- ter from Tafts. - Miss Emma Dexter of Danlelson was z. guest of Mrs. Everett Richmond turday. ¥ 'd_Spicer was In Seltu: ate, R. 1., Saturday to attend the golden ‘wedding anniversary of friends. ‘Mre. er of Moosup was the lest of Mrs. William Grundy Tues- “" " Death of Young Son. The little 13 mmm' ol son of Paul Blanchard passed a after 8 short liness I:m: ‘Warren Hopkins spent Providence. Miss Alice Paton of Providence is visiting her gran ta. Mrs. Elizabeth Eill of inmeht. R, 1. and little granddaug! Ml Kyle, have been visiting at Wllttr Westcott's for a few days. Local Mention. Everett Richmond of Auburn, R. I, spent Sunday here. Mrs, Gaorge Loring spent Tuesday In Westerly, R. L Mrs. Willls Rouse entertained -the D. A. R. Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Fannle Tripp of Packerville has been spending a few days at A R. Herrick's. Thomas Shannon spent Sunday Boston. A pleasant surprise was held at Al- dert C. Walker’s a few evenings ago in honor of Mrs. Walker's birthday. Mrs. Mary Smith of Providence Is lvhlm-“ ber brother, George R. Fow er. Mrs. Warren Hopkins was in Moo- sup Saturday attending the funeral of her uncle, Alexander Mrs, her sister, Mrs. BEdward Stanley, Coventry Sunday. Mrs. Frank Thayer of Putnam, Mrs. William Barton of Dayville, Mrs. James Caswell of Narragansett Pler, R, I, have been guests at 1. H. Cross’ the past week. Mrs. Fred Fagan has recovered from her recent iliness and is able to be out Mrs. Lucy Cross has returned from Providence to the home of her son, L. H. Cross. of MOOSUP. Death of Alexander Hill, 87—Funeral Services — Much Sickness the Past Week—infant Dies of Croup. Alexander Hill, who suffered a se- vere shock last week, dled iast Thurs. day afternoon at the age of §7 years, Herman Chapman entertained | f He was rendered unconscious at the first and remained so to the end. Mr. Hill was the son of Daniel E. and Deborah Wood Hill and was bora in North Plainfield where he resided for over 70 years, at one time owing one of the best farms in the town. He was the Jast of seven children, nn ltv- ing to be over 70 years old. years ago, owing to Infirmities \7! old age, he sold his farm and moved to this villagn. His wife, to whum he was devotedly attached, died less thau 2 1 ear ago from the effects of a shock, and since that time he has been grad ually failing. He leaves three daugh- ters, Mrs. Joshua Hill and Mrs. Henry Kriight of Danfelson and Miss Annie, who is at home. The funeral was largely attended last Stcarday sfters noon from his late residence, Rev. J. G. Stanton of the Baptist church offi- ciating. He had been a member of the Baptist church for over 70 years and was one of its oldest members. The bearers were Alvah Plerce, F'rlnk Miller, Henry ~Roberts and Grecns. DUl whe i Mooeup cem- etery. Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria. A case of scarlet fever is reported in the family of Fred Gagnon on Proi- pect Hill and a case of diphtheria in the family of Antrin Andeb in Unlon village. Both families have been quar- antined. Deputy Sherift George R. Bliven ha. been off duty several days, owing to a severs attack of the grip and threat- ened pneumonia. Desth of Two-Year-Ofd Child, Alexander, the bright two-vear child of Mr. and Mre. Adolplu Andre, dled last Monday from tack 6f croup. The funeral was hel last Wedessday from the pareuts’ home on Church street. Matters of the Week. Miss Sadie Davis of Plainfield was the guest of Miss Orra Denison over Sunday. Rev. John Wheeler, pastor of the Methodist church, owing to illnes: was unable to preach last Sunday and his pu'pit supplied by an out- town clergyman. Mr. Wheeler's phy- sicle has ordered him to take a few days’ of entire rest and he has gcne to friends in Boston where it is hoped that he will get the much-needed,rest. Mrs. Luther Eaton of Plainfield was the guest Tuesday afternoon of Miss Jeannette Gallup. William Ross and Almond Colvin have bought of Amasa Mathewson his patent right in the Mathewson cu: tain supporter and are now engaged in the manufacture of the same. : THOMPSON. Congregational Audience Hears Lee- ture on Holland. Miss_Mada Phinney of Burnstable spent Supday with her mother at the Vernon_ Stiles hotel. Mrs. Emma Shaw Colcleugh has been in_town several days. Rev. Thomas H. Vincent of Webster exchanged pulpits with Rev. Arnold Hinzinga on Sunday morning. A musical programme and lecture on Holland by the pastor were given at the Gongregational church Monday evening. Mre. J. . Doane of Brookline was the guest of Mre. G. E. Dresser week. Rev. Samuel Thatcher of Oneco was in town last week. A recent meoting of the selectmen t was decided that Mr. and Mrs. Wil- Hatn ‘abeidon showld remain st the almshouse another year. RAWSON. E. B. Brown, whe has hn confined to the house under the doctor’s care, i improving. ‘Wolf Den ‘Those present had an Mrs. Willls cum has five n ‘boarders. A full house grested the Abin soclety minstrels Friday "“|lf new uniforms were nobby and the fun :lu fast and furious, with many local ts, TOLLAND COUNTY. Purchase Range for Parsonage. Chester B. Lyman met with a pain- ful accident last week while )n?ulh' corn fodder to his barn. In some man. ot wers fractured and the ligaments in- jured. A phyllchn was summoned and Mr. is doing as well as can be -mctod. but it will be some German ru:gut on- day afternoon after an iliness of about a week from ynwm He was 64 years of age an farmer by occu- pation. He l-v.l & wifs, who at this writing, is eritically ill with pneumo- nia; and three sons, Frank, Charles ing the best the world affords. known component parts, an Ithical One of the products of that class, of mentay e farbieied one year 3 Mrs. Louls H. Levey of Indianapolis left town Thursday after s short visit with her_mother, lrs Mary D. Car- penter. Mr, and Mrs. Levey are seon has returr - ‘weeks spent Pleasures— heoss Expert Visits New York. n-mn-ummmmm\. ed an auxillary to the Wo—'uoan. gregational Home Missionary unien Connecticut. voted at a & heating Saturday Miss Eawina Whitnes entertained a part of the ladies of tho college faculty. ‘The ladles’ ald EaYe o lln- cake soclal at the Iu- ‘f Mrs. Gulley on w.nuau «-In. A fine time was enjoyed b This week onds th. .dm ‘.l'bo -rlnl termgopens on -y. and William Mott, all residents of Co- erary socle lumbia, Funera] services on Wedneeday at 12.90, Dartal m Wile Hmlnue cemetery. Claude B, Hawkins and wife of Hart. ford spent Saturday nln Bunda; with relatives in this p! pro- gramme was enjoyed III the formal programme s ‘Sosiei (ime. was spent in songs by the soclety, the I(l-el Laubscher and Misses Deani- Mr. and Mrs. Bwufl Rice visited relatives In ‘New Haven recently. Have Purchased Range. The ladles' aid soclety with Mre. H. W. Porter on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies have purchased a handsome r-m thlch wfll be placed In the -? use of Pastor Har- Fla and bis ety Mr, Harris ex- pects to occupy the parsonage in about two weeks. A fine solo was remdered by Miss Josephine Kneeland at the morning church service last Sund S, B. West spent Wedne: day and Friday with friends in Hart- ford and Rockville, Miss Irene Dixon of New York spent a portion of this week at her summer home at the lak: Sold Property. George C. Fiske of Rockville has sold his property, known as the Columbia inn and Old Cormer Store, together with about 7 acres of land iocated on Columbia Green, to H. W. Porter of this place, who has taken pmaulun of the, property. Butcher Cut His Hand. I, Bernstein, who resid in Plne street, wag badly cut while dutcher- ing & cow recently. The animal was struggling and Mr. Bernsteln was en- deavoring to hold it so that his assist- ant could cut the cow’s throat and his hand received the stroke of the heavy knife across t! the . A physiclan was summoned who dressed the wound. Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Woodward of Melrose, Mase., have been spending several days with the family of their * | son, Madison d, of this place. James A. Utley of this place was burning bushes recently. ishing to know the time of day he felt for his watch and found was missing. Thinking he might have dropped it while bending over the drush heap, ex- amination revealed the watch in the midst of the fire and when recovered it wag prmy well cooked. G Champlin is busy with his woodll'ln‘ outfit, making up the va- of | rious woodplles about town. POSTMASTER RESIGNS, Joseph Hutchine Gives Up Pesition After Twelve Years’ Service. Postmaster Joseph Hutchins of this place has handed n his resignation to take effect as soon as hig successor is appointed and qualified. Mr, Huteh- ing has been postmaster for the past 12 years during tho McKinley and Roose- velt administrations, While Mr. Huch- ins has never wholly given his per- sonal attention to the duties of the m. has always had an efcient t to do the work. The present mmnnt is H. W. Porter, one of our local merchants at whose store the office is kept. It is understood that several in town will take the civil service sxamination at Willimtnie to- day (Saturday) as candidates for post. m aster. Mr. and Irl leofid Hunt of Fas- ton, Pa, a n Hunt, leuylunu. are lpenallg the East- er vacation at the home of their par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Fred A. Hunt, on Columhl. green, ind Mrs. W. H. Kneeland were in Hl.rtmfl on Tuesday and Wednes- last | day last. F. A. Hunt and Herbert Colline Lave recently joined the number of The regular -“fi-g the o.n..- Sclence club was_ad J‘rvll on lhc day evening by as yelated to ::b}lct :{h g o of Ed‘:srdmrm. has ntur-l from » business trip to Hampton, Dr. Hows, cheese expert, nnl b b. Grant weln in N:;vm Eorklm - business in conn w! - vestigation in the production ot heese, ? The many friends of Mrs. Charies W, Fenn, who has been seriously il with pneumonia, will be pleased to lears that she ls recovering. CURLEYVILLE. s for Easter Concert—Farewsll Gift for w- Wife. ‘The Sunday -ehml of the Methodist reh w‘!";‘ for » . ramme tommi!!@s appointed is m 50!’- Dimock and Mrs. Jda Potter Sewing Circle’s Gift to Mrs. Chamber- lain. There was & meeting of the sewin circle commected with the M. church on Wednesday sfternoon &t the conference room. This being the last meeting before the closing of the conference year, it was of special in- torest to those present. The presi- dent, in behalf of the jadles, present- ed Mrs, Chamberlain, the ‘s wite, & gift of & handsome sofa plllow, the handiwork of one of the members of the circle, mg & token of appreciation of her assistance and encouragement in_all efforts te hng‘ the cause. Mrs, Chamberlain has been treasurer of the carpet fund for the past year. New Organist. At the meeting of the musical com- mittes Tuesday evenin 1da Smith was chosen churc crn.nm for the coming year, In place of Mrs. Walker, resigned, Mrs, John Wrane is entertaining & cousin from @outh Willington. also of | those | Treadway A UNION. €. Phillips of Worcester visited Wil. s Scranton the first of the week. Miss Clara Myers of Woodstock at- tended the Congregational church here last Sunday. Mrs, Mary Dodge and daughter Tdith, who have been away several weeks, returned home last week, G0 TO THE RESCUE Don't Wait Till It's Tob Late—Follow the Example of a Norwich Citizen. Rescue the aching back. If it keeps on aching, trouble comes. Backache s kidney ache. If you neglect the kidneys' warning Look out for urinary trouble—dia- betes. This Norwich citizen will show you how to go to the rescue Mrs, Chas. H, Whaley, living at 8 Norwich Conn., says: connected by the telephone service In|.p o gince my first experience with this place, BOLTON. Death of Mrs. Dwight Burdick—State Veterin: in Town. Mrs. Dwight Burdick, who has been in poor health for two years, died at Home on Friday night, She is by her husband and Mys, B. W. Clapp of sonn Braintres | E. and Mrs. Green Huling of this place. Kent Bros.' steam mill has moved to the Abel Burdick lot. Green Huling, who is employed by gA L. Potter, was at home over Sun- ay. M. E, Weeks of Washington, R. L, spent Sunday at his home. r. Mrs, E. W. Clapp of South Braintres, Mags, retu home on State Mflul Society. The Pvmolo'ku woclety of Connec~ tiout held an al] day mut)n[ at the tional church Friday, March 13. Following wers xha s their & W. of Bolf grange, gave an address of S g ident of the Pomological society. mf. Ite, master | §on's drug store, Doan’s Kidney Pills some six years ago, T have valued this remedy very highly. It's use has saved me & great |Irofir-vtll. Programme at Meeting of | deal of suffering. My experience with variops remedies taught me that many of them being good in one way will cause distgess in another, but such Is not the case with Doan's Kidney Pills jors and | which I procured from N. D. Sevin & They act solely upon the kidneys, and do not affect the stomach, heart or other organs In any way. 1 consider it a pleasure to rec- B ‘-L""‘ oE Sheres: APple Ralsing | ommend Doan's Kidney Pflls to .,m anagement | Others.” il:a" - of Our l':‘uau. Mrs. For sale by al! Jealers. Price Boc. g‘” Whnl-raaf m“ -:l::lc: Mw !}- Foster-Milbura Co., Buffalo, New York, 6sas as Boased e ete | #0le agents for the United States. C“‘;’M"‘“"mj“’"{f"fl: Remember the name — Doan's — ang Mrs. Raiph C. Eaton furnished instru- ! take no other.