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NEW LONDON COUNTY. GALES FERRY. tagers Coming Early—Personal Men- tion, Several of the village residents took advantage of the closing of the local church for Conference Sunday to at- tend service at the Congregational church in Ledyard Center. Others at- tended services in Groton and New London. Neison Dewey,swho has occupled the Larrabee farm, which is owned by Dr. Charles B. Graves of New London, for the past season, left Monday for his former home in Noank. Dr. Graves has engaged Wallace Norcross of Led- yard, a former resident of Allyns Polnt, to care for the place the com- ing year. Mrs. Joab Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Benn and children of New Lon- don_arrived last Saturday for a two weeks® stay at their summer home in the village. Birthday Celebration. Mr, and Mrs. Cyrus Chapman of Allyns Point entertained friends in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mr. Chapman Saturday evening. Out of town_guests were Mr. and Mrs. alter Beckwith of Moodus, Mr. and Mrs, John 8. Noland of New London, Mr, and Mrs. Charles Beckwith of Niantic and Miss Alice Taylor of Westerly. Recitations were given by . and Mrs. Beckwith and reminis- of the war were recounted by Mr. Noland, Songs and games were other enjoyable features of the eve- ning's entertainment. Mrs, John Thompson and her daugh- ters, Misses Grace and Gladys, were ests for a few days last week of rs. Thompson's parents in Taftville. Alfred Palmer of Allyns Point is working on a farm In Taftville. Bimer Satterlee of North Haven ar. rived last week to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Charles A. Satterlee. Miss Mary Hurlbutt left Thursday to spend a few days with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Rowland H. Perkins, in New London. ““Philadelphia Artist Looking at Farms. Henry Bingleton Bisbing of Phila- delphia, the artist who was in the vil- lage about a month ago looking at | was a caller | farms in this locality, here Tuesday and Wednesday, A. M. Voorhees of Gravesend, L. L, was a recent guest of Mr, and Mrs, Charles Comstock, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beckwith, who were over Sunday guests of their sis- ter, Mrs, Cyrus Chapman, returned to their home in Moodus Monday after- noon. J. P. Satterlee, who has been spend- ing the winter in California and Wash- ington, arrived from Seattle Saturday evenin Miss Susan Mathewson left the vil- lll'e ‘Tuesday to spend a week in New She was accompanied by Miss M- Gibbs, who will spend the week as the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Oliver C. Morse at Port Washington, L. I Mrs, Harriet Crandall was an over- Sunday suest of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Belden of Ledyard. Mrs. Boynton and her daughter, Miss Helen Boynton who were guests over Sunday of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Roach of Allyn Point, returned to Norwich Monday evening. Mrs. Sarah Perkins returned Satur- day from a visit with relativeg in Mystle. She was accompanied home By her sister, Mrs' Noyes. Made Trip in Power Boat. Ollver Morse, Jr., a student at Yale university, who spends his summers at the Yale vareity quarters, stayed over night In the village last week, while on his way to spend his vaca- tion with his family at Port Washine- ton, L. I +Hls brother, Antone Morse, came on from Port Washington to make the trip with him in their pow. er boat Blsle, which has been hauled eut for the winter in the village. Mrs. Thomas Latham has been spending a few days with her eon, Bradford Latham, in Guilfbrd. Miss Florence Hurlbutt and Miss Katherine Kenelly returned to their studies at East Northfleld seminary Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pierce moved last ‘week from the Rogers place in Quakertown to Mrs. Lydia Maynard's | farm at Allyns Point. NORTH STONINGTON. Pillar of Fire Disciples In Town—8pe- cial Services qt Bln(ilt Church, A largely attended uction sale was held at the residence of George D. Thompsog, Monday. George A, Thompson, who has been seriously ill, 1s 80 much’ better as to o ba George E. Burdick has moved 'a the creamery bullding. Benjamin P. Wheeler of West Hart- tord has been in town. B. Williams of Northampton, Mass, iy spending a few days here. The Wheeler school has been. having a AR incressed pumber of pass n Iincrea: number of iengers s noted on the local trolley llnux?he inauguration of the summer schedule. Liquor prosecutions aer in order, and dealers in the ardent are getting heavy Two aposties of sanctification all the | way Prom Bound Brook, N.J.each be: ing upon the front of his hat the an- nouncement “Pillar of Fire,” have | worked the town this week. Rev. N. B, Prindle of Preston closed ' Tuesday evening a series of weekly meetings which, with the cooperation of the pastor ‘and members of the Third Baptist church, he has held here. Mr. Prindle has engaxed in the work h characteristic zeal, and the ser- | vlcu seemed helpful to al) attendants. GLASGO. High Prices at Burdick Auction—Nice Spring Lambs. Mrs, W. A, Littlefield and daughter Belle went to Norwich on Monday. There is vacation in the Tenth schoo! district for two weeke. Thinge sold very high at the Burdicl: auction. Oxen went as-high as $60. mill has been idle to take ac- count of stock Lyman Nye has 186 hens, most of them laying. Farmers are plowing for oats. Albert Burton has a fine lot of lamhs Mrs, Ziba Hunting is home from the ‘ospital, much improved in health. Peter Mitchell caught a fine string of trout on Saturday, hfl:r! fi-l.y Button is improved much LIBERTY HILL. Dpening of Spring Term of School— Briefs and Porsonals. Mrs. Walter Clearland, who has been In St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic, for two weeks, returned home Wed- nesday. J. George Clark {s about, after a month’s sickness with grip. Mrs. E. A. Noyes has returned home, efter spending the winter with her A.. Verplanck of who _teaches in is the guest of her mother, z A. Noyes, during vacation. W, H. Peckham is caring for ‘lln winmld Noyes at Wllllm?‘ntlc LEl‘TERS FROM TWO STATES. azd of New York, nas oeen keeping lbnule for him while hls wife was at ospital- 3 urs J. H. Burrii has peturned from New London, where she nas been stay- ing a short time with her son, Fred Loomis, and family, The spring term of school commenc- ed Monday. Van Verplanck is visiting his grand- mother, Mrs. E. A. Noyes. FRANKLIN. Surprise Party for Ernest E. Smith— Barn Dance—Many Arbutus Parties. Monday evening, April 5, Ernest E. Smith, son of Mr, and Mrs. Louis H. Smith, was pleasantly surprised when he al ered the call of the door bell and mitted twenty-five young friends, who came to honor his 18th birthday and present him a fine um- brella. Games and music were en- joyed by all. Cake, ice cream, bana- nag and candy were served. Those present were Miss Hattle York, Miss Marguerite York. Benjamin York of Lebanon, Miss Blanche Smith, Clifford Lathrop of Bozrah, Miss Maude Hitch- on of Norwich, Benjamin Smith of East Lyme. Those from Franklin were Milton Beckwith, Benjamin_ Davis, Miss Carrle Davis, Leslie Baldwin, Alice Maine, Elsle Maine, Mabel Brown, Felix ‘Garseau, Ray Beckwith, Clara Beckwith, Hart Lamb, Miss Grace Mosfer, Miss Edith Mosier, May ingsley, Walter Simpson, Huntington Lathrop, Fred Race and Ralph Arm- strong, also Arthur Smith, brother of Ernest Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Smith of Fast Lyme assisted Mrs, Louls Smith {n entertaining. Personals and Briefs, Miss Hitchon of Norwich wag the guest of Miss Elsie Maine one day in this week. Mrs. Frank A. Rockwood was In Hartford on Wednesday, Miss May Leahy of Norwich is spending a few days in town, the guest of Mrs. Brassil Miss Counihan of Norwich was a recent guest of Miss May Klnxslgg, Mrs, George L. Ladd was a Willl. mantic visitor Tuesday. Miss Turner has returned to New London after spending a few days with Mrs. Sarah Greenslit. Rev. H. A. Beadle was in Greene- ville Monday attending the ministers’ meeting. Miss Ella I Smith, who has been spending the winter at Daytona, Fla, has returned to her home in Franklin. A. J. Dawley and family of Norwich ;(lended church in Franklin last Sun- ay. Mrs, Barl Rogers, a teacher in Nor- wich, has been spending the Easter vaaction with her grandmother, Mrs, Hastings. Miss Annfe Park, who is teaching in | Yantic, spent the Easter vacation with | Mrs. C. H. Lathrope, Mrs. A. V. Seager of was a recent visitor at Hilitop, the guest of Mrs. Samue] N. Hyde. Has Purchased Peck Farm. James Clark has purehased the farm owned by Mrs. Peck on Lebanon road and is moving in this week. Mr. Clark formerly resided in Greenwich, Conn. Mrs, H. I Smith and son Benjamin of New London are guests of ~Mrs, imith's mother, Mra. Sarah Green- t. Constable Samuel N. Hyde was in Hartford Tuesday, attending the state | meeting of tax commissioners. |~ Mrs. Phebe Risley and son Fred of Hartford ha en spending several | days with Mrs. Joseph Hyde, Mrs, Leonard Geer of Jewett City was the guest recently of her aunt, Mrs. L. A. Robinson, at Mountain View. Miss Faith N. Gager was in Willl- mantic Wednesday, Mrs. Sarah Cheney of Jewett City | spent a few days last week with Mrs. | | Hermon A. Gager at Lake Side. | | Lioyd R. Robinson of this town and Norwich were at Lt!l Sundav. Willimantic | s(lfidm(-!‘ board of relief, town | clerk and tax collector met at the town | hall on Monday. Mr. and Mrs, Eugene Clark have! | moved from the Sherman farm to the W. J. Cox farm at Meadow brook. | Forest Fire. | A fire was discovered in the large tract of woodland on Pleasure Hill on \ Thursday, which required a large force of men to extinguish. Barn Dance. James Caldwell entertained a party | numbering thirty-two from Nerwich | one evening recently at an old fash- 'ned barn dance. Early in the ev g the party assembled in Mr. Cald- | well's new barn, dancing to the music of a violin and cornet. Cake, coffee | and ice cream were served. Large parties in search of trailing | arbutus have visited Scott orchard on | Pleasure Hill during the past two | ek, where it is found in large quan- tities. MOHECAN Brush Bum. Ov-r Thirty Acres— | Special Church Service on Easter. | Auto drivers seem to take the Mohe- gan flats for a race course. It Is very dangerous to travelers. At the evening service at the church a number of visitors from New Lon- don_were present Sunday. | _'Wiilam ‘Allen and son, Averlll, of Laurel Hill; C. A. Rudd of Waterford, ( J. P. Sanders of Norwich, F. and H.| Kent of Trading Cove were callers at Cosey Corner on Sunday. | Harold Germaln, who has been visit- ing at Noank, has returned. W. Jenks is very feeble. ncis Cook 1s about his farm | woric again, after a sick spell W. W. Pearce of Oxoboxo, who has a contract for sawing wood in this place, is staying with his uncle, G. R. San- ders. W. W. Quidgeon has moved to New London. W. D. Allen of Norwieh has moved into the Robertson cottage, va- | cated by Mr. Quidgeon. The throwing of a match or clgar stump by the side of the road caused a stubborn brush fire on Friday. Fire Warden G. R. Sanders had a gang fighting it for six hours, About thirty acres were burnt over, and by only hard work were the farm buildings of H. A. Opperman saved. There were good audiences out to' church both marning and evening on Sunday. There will be only one ser- vice on Eacter Sunday, and that is epertal In the evening. There {8 to be a missionary rally at! the church on the last Sunday of ‘April, the 25th. YAWBUX VALLEY. Mrs. C. E. Chapman and daughter visited recently with friends at Ston- ington. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur White of New London were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thompson over Sunday. Wayland Burdick has sold hig farm to Ernest Allen. Mr. and Mrs, Bur- dick will move to Westerly. Miss Mary Avery was in Mijlitown Wednesday. Mrs. C. E. Richmond entertained on Sunday Mr. and Mrs, John Ken- yon of Mystic, Mrs. Grant Ames and Mrs, Fred Coon of Westerly, Miss Julla Tranchel] was the guest last week of Miss Elsle Chapman at Westerly. Leon Richmond is entertaining his cou!ln, Philip Button of Mystic. Miss Gnce Snyder spent Monday with Mrs, G. D. Coates WINDIIAI SOUTH KILLINGLY. Nelson Wheeler Assaulted i the High= way—R. F. D, Illustrated Lecture Pleases Large Audience. Fall River. Mrs, Frank Leroy has gone to visit her mother in Washington, Conn. W»es m-ytmd Mrs, J. C. and Mrs. J. Frank Eldridge Is visiting in | ed t .M. Keieon | va Miss Bessie and Master of Sterling, were at the church Tues- day evening. lChu"ence Long is working for Harvey sold 1‘;:5 farm. g fire around hfu.:e called out many cmunl )(oum nig| Anos E. Hall's men are beginning extensive farming alterations. Assaulted by Three Men. Nelson Wheeler was accosted by three men Monday on his way from Danielson and was painfully injured. Mrs. Everett Hall's l!‘l—nflchlldl’lfl from Thompson are visiting her. Hens Doing Their Full Duty, J. J Martin gets 100 eggs a day from 150 her Joshua Rood is losing strensth day by day, and may never be out again. Opposing Rural Delivery. Jostah B. Tillinghast has written 2 letter to Washington at the instance of a considerable number of citizens in opposition to the proposed R. F. D. Interesting Lecture. Judge Arthur Bill's stereopticon lec- ture on Travels in Ireland was highly enjoyed h}' a large audience Tuesday evening. It was very Interesting. 'W. H. Barron of Danielson spoke in- terestingly to the Christian Endeavor- ers Sunday evening. He gave pleasure by a solo. A Bean supper and entertainment at the church Tuesday evening were both | a pecuniary and social success. Miss Gertrude Hall, a Putnam teach~ er, who resides at Rev, Mr. Sargent's, leaves A. E. Hall's Saturday. Easter Services. The Faster exercises at the church next Sunday morning b{e the wu'll people and children will Miss ¥va Spaulding, who pulud hel' Easter vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spaulding, returned to her school in Modus Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Gecrge Phillips visited the old home in Foster, Sunday. Miss Annfe Page of Wauregan re- a-umax her school work here next Mon- 98t ot witis Shipee of Mashentuck wlil speak to the C. E. soclety Sunday evening. To Raise a Mile of Pennies, Rev, Virgll W. Blackman, acting for the Willing Workers, begins a canvass of Danielson next week to raise a mile of pennies to insure the church, repalr it inside and paint it outside. Deacon Leonard Kies and Charles T. Preston came up Sunday. PLAINFIELD. Motorman Willlam Card of Norwich called on friends here recently, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Halyburton of Jewett City visited Mr, and Mrs. Irv- ing Palmer Friday week. They ex. pect to occupy Mr. Palmer’s new hou: on the Packerville road when it is completed. Nicholas Boizelle recently received a visit from his daughter, Mary, who is married and lives in New York. The social and dance at the opera house Friday of last week was & pleasant affair. There was a good at- tendance, some sixty couples being present. A handsome veranda has recently been placed on the front and west side of the Solomon Jordan house on leasant street by its new owner. Mr. Grenier of Greeneville, who will soon occupy the premises. Addison Potter of Willimantic was | here Sunday, Mr. Morrisette recently moved from one of the company’s houses into the | Robinson house on Main street. John R, Fuller of Scotland was here Sunday, H. W, Lanz of Norwich was a bus- iness caller here Monday. Welcome * . Browning was in Put- nam Wednesday on business. Dwight Armstrong of Woonsocket made a business trip here Monday. Lemuel W. Cleveland, who has been | winterir~ with relatives in Hartford, came home Monday. Profital Hens. The detalls of Welcome H., Brown- ing'’s hen business the past year are as follows: Fowls sold $50, eggs sold $340.42, making a total of $390.42; cost of grain for hens $145,32; net profit be~ ing $245.10, Leroy Crary of Hartford was a re- cent visitor at R, H. Buckley's. Welcome H. Browning visited friends in Uncasville Thursday. A. L. Joslyn Buys Lot. ‘The lot on the north side of Pleas- ant street, comprising about an aere, formerly owned by Curnel Austin and since by Judee Waldo Tillinghast, has recently been purchased by A. L. Jos- Iyn of Norwich, master bridge builder on the raflroad, who intends building | a_house here for his own residence. The price paid lnr the lol was $200. CANTERBURY. Young People Working to Get Bell for Church—Extra Big Flock of Wild Geese This Spring. The Entertainment club of the Cen- ter went to Scotland on Tuesday night of this week and made nearly as much | as they did last week at home, when they cleared $25. They had cake and ice cream ome sale, whl:h they did not have at Scotland. These young ple of the M. P. church Y. P. 8. C, Eo ziving entertainments to get mnn-y to buy a bell for the church. The church has never had a bell. Mrs. Charles Robbins, who has been | very sick. Is siightly improved. Schoo's in town ~have begun the spring term. The warm weather the first of the week started the farmers plowing. Mr. and Mrs, Truman Bennett and child have moved to the Patrick O'Nell place at Plainfield. There was an l\letlon at De Grain- er's on Tuesil:. C. H. T. Rainsford was auetioneer, Mr. Palmer has moved from the Ex- ley farm, as Mr. Exlcy has sold the farm. Mrs. Fred L. Benneit and daughi Miss Estella May, were In Hu:p'i:; Saturday last, The churches In town are plannini for eoncerts Easter Sunday. r a ‘There seems to be no -nd o the wild geese. The older people say they nev. er saw so many and such bl( flocks as this spring. WILSONVILLZ, Hiss Hattie Jennings visited in New | W. Boston one day last week. Mrs, Irving Adams is visiting her son and family in Hartford. Mrs. Agnes L. Clare of Boston is vis- umg her mother. e Ium;' of William Jack was held at his home Monday at 2 o'clock. Relatives from Boston, Woodstock, Springfield, Norwich and Thompson- ville attended. The bearers were four nephews. Rev. Mr. Filmer of Web- ster preached the sermon. fal was in local cemetery. Quite a number of fires were started by a freight tmn that went toward Norwlch Thursd: ter 1t is reported that Russell Hill has | during 8, lup_accompanied Repre- | gays en:tnnkfl.mumflmm the d “Wednesday. t, | her home In Cani Charles new | friends in ity to seventy-three on pleasant lnnanyl and mm:y h enthusiesm and interest is manifested by the entire school. Mrs. Pavey has returned from a stay in New York, vlun-havum- ruen of har da, ur. Gall L hs and ’fld“ g;o ‘!:%tma of ll B\u!l in mpton '™ Addressed nm..-, Wllumnuon. n’; ‘;NC. znwmgeal— er of Sto ange on g:eugyh‘ the lecturer's with in- formal talks of interest to grangers Cake and ice cream were served during the 1 hour, Mis: El"lu " Taper entertained a number of her little friends on Wed- day afternoon in celebration of her eleventh birthday. The nnu was hap- 1ily spent in games, with the birthda; tea as & cl nux.mnnnhllmennt zesisted in blevln on the eleven can- dles on the birtl (From Another Correspondent.) Mrs, Lillian McGregor and her sons, Allister and Jol have arrived in Scotlufl and are living at the Fuller )(n Ligzie Weaver was with her Norwich, on & week-end Simj M l- Perry vorklu near Bristo! on a April 1st L‘en uofl“ took charge of the creamery; he has had success- ful experience in this work. Miss Rose Beckwith of New Lon- don came April 1st to mn at the home of James B. Asheraft. J. Bliss Asheraft has returned to the Connecticut agricultural college after a short yacation. Miss Anna Cahill of Baltic was the guest of Miss Maysle Rider Friday evening. A social dance given at the town hall Friday evening was a decided suc~ cess; the music furnished by Mr. Ca- as lnd Miss Dfl!fih’ Atwood of l&lrmg:— ay's orchestra was highly appreciated. EAST WOODSTOCK. Early Morning Fire at the John M, |Ye2 Childs Place—Much Damage Done, Mrs. F. Witter is slowly improving from her recent {liness. Mrs. Myron Crawford is assisting her at present. Miss Maria Brown has returned from Willimantie. Mrs. G. L. Upham and Miss Bthel are spending a week with relatives in Boston, Mrs. T. A, Turner, Mrs. Charles Pot. ter, Mrs. John May. Mrs. Everett May and Mrs. G, A. Witherell attended the closing meeting of the Ehurah reading club at Lake Side Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. S. A. Clark was hostess, Miss Edith Hale gave an Interesting talk of her trip through Italy. Mr. and Mrs, John Aldrich and son James spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. E. May. Damaged by Fire. The John H. Childs property was dutroyed by fire early Monday mor e house and barn were con- nected hy a shed. the barn about 1 a. m., and is sup- posed to be incenidary, There were twenty or more tons of hay In the barn owned by C, E. May, who bought ths property ten or more years ago. H carried an ingurance. Roscoe Alton had hired the place and had partly moved and was expecting to finish Monday; he lost nearly half of his household goods, Including stoves, cham! set, china, silver, pictures, clothing and ric-a-brac. Neighbors were awakened bv the light and smoke and ned to the fire, after telephoning to severa] in the village, but the fire spread so rap- idly little was saved. Mr. Alton is looking for another rent. There are several vacant houses, but few with a barn. EKONK. Vacation in Many of the Schools— Plans for Easter Services, This week is the Easter recess in most of the schools the vicinity and in the nelghboring villages. Miss Net- tie Gallup and Miss Bsther Gallup, teachers In M”‘“’i are at _their | homes. Miss Ruby Kelloge, teacher in Certra] Village, is at the parsonaze. The Wylie school is closed for the weelk. The Baifley school keeps right #lor g without recess. The Ekonk school had two weeks' recess and opened the soring term on Monday with Miss Maud Chapman as teacher. Farmers are already plowing and working the flelds. Rev. Mr, Kelloge attended the New London county assocfation of Congre- gationa] ministers in Norwich an Tues- day and read a paper on “The Minis- ter” to them. Special Easter services will be ob- served tomorrow (Sunday) In the Line meeting house. Mrs, Edward Pratt is in poor heaith, Mrs. E. Byron Gallup is much bet- ter. The ladies of the Sterling Hill Bap- tist church held an interesting enter- tainment with refreshments on Wed- nesday evening. STERLING. Methodist Pastor Reappointed—Sum of Money Stolen from Home of W. W. Vaughn, Mrs. H. B. Mowry, who has been ill, 1s convalescing. Rev. Mr, Green has been re-appoint- ed to gupply the pulpit of the M. E. church for the coming year All are glaa to welcome him back. A bold robbery was committed an Friday, April 2, when the house of W. Vaughn wag broken into between three and four o'clock in the after- noon and quite 8 sum of money taken. Mrs. Albert Sims, who has been ill with grip, is much better. ‘The ter concert will be held on Sunday evening in the M. B. church. The church has been newly varnished and the walls painted, Miss Alle: ug:dfiy -Dul Sunday at her boro. home in A Miss Anne Plunkett visited here last Friday. Miss Helen Burke recently enter- ml‘t”" . mwdm ke Wednesday ‘ew more 1 will bring out the arbutus, The fire started in | gy Stnley Vaughn of Norwich spen! ludl"y éparents, M. And M mlam Fred T) inogs. has been thy of Ervest T #buz at Staten Ima. Mre. James Tips spent Sincey nuhubnnthnutnt ‘Hartford. J. Arthur Atwood of New Haven have the guests Ap-unu Mr. lnd Mrs. Philip M;:he' Pastor Butterfield did not arrive from Hartford in time for the Satur- service. H rrv Hil' of Norwich spent Satur- t ‘Warren mpun- of Norwich Edythe l'pent Sundly vuh I(lll Mildred Me- Alonzo Coon has moved to the Rich- mond pku on Texas Helghts. Mrs. Henry Moran is at the Backus hospital in Norwich, where she has had an operation performed. Two Fingers Hurt. * Helen. little daughter of George Street, had two fi ‘badly. hurt bY vutfln‘ them into of wringing machine. One nail was s completely off and her other finger was badly mashed. Mrs. Robcn McFarland is 11l at her home on Main street. Percy Schofield is lmm a week in_Rockville and Pittsfleld, Mies Josepl Armstrong is vl-u- ing at her_home in Pawtucket, R. I ncan McDonald has returned from Providence, where he has been spend- u‘{; few months, enry Newton of Plainfield has been the guest of his_cousin, Mrs. William Mjss Frances hu-bo is visiting at her home in Middietow Miss Edna Llllibfidl' “spent Friday in anaanu George Baker and daughter, Mlus Marjorie, of Putnam, have been spending several days with Mrs. Ba- ker's mother, M: len Torrey. . 'and Mrs, Harry Hill and son Floyd of Norwich spent Friday at ‘Warren Hopkins'. Henry Levellee’s infant daughter has beer qulte ill the past week. Homer Cross of New London spent Sunday with his brother, L. Howard Cross. Returned from California. Charles Perry has returned from Cnlllornlz, ‘where he has been the past Jflflb h Fernette's little daughter is recoverlng from the scarlet fever. Attondd Funeral. James L. Gardner was in Dan- lallnn Sunday to attend the funeral of Dr. LeClair. The Ladies’ Missionary soclety met afternoon. ‘The King's Dlu(hxon met at their rooms Monday afterno Mrs. Willlam Slrnmcm is suffering with throat trouble. Notes of the Week. Mrs, Edward Lillibridge is spending a few days in Providence, Edward Tillingbast has returned to his duties at Worcester academy. Mrs. Perry Joslin of North Gros- venordale was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Julia Wilbur, Tuesday. Lawrence Parker bas been assisting at Brewster's store during the ab- sence of Mr, Brewster. Miss Elizabeth Barber was the guesc of her sister, Mizs Phebe Barber, Mon- George Loring has returned to Wor- cester academy after a short vacation spent with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Loring. Churles Perry, who has returneg | from California, has rented the Ballou farm for the coming year. James Appley of Canterbury was a visitor here Tuesday. Liver{mu Frank Tillinghast hae moved into the upper tenement in the Herrick house on Main street, Miss Barbara Popple is epending a few days with her cousin In Worce: te e Inez Brower returns to Putnam Sunday after two weeks' vseation spent with her parents. Miss Peatrice Gardner and Miss Ruth Cooper are visiting relatlves in Rhode Island. Miss Alice Kendall and Miss Odna Seguin _are spending a few days at Henrv F, Newton's in Plainfield. Misses Ruth and Pauline Mathewson have been visiting their cousin, Miss with Mrs. William fllmmonl Meraday | . Glld) s and Lewis Ba.mbsrfln recel the rite ;“w St. Paul's church last Sunda; G-orn S. Manley lna son.. Clnr-eo. were in from Mon- orrow mi ham chofr will unite with chotr, and they will be assisted by Miss BEdith Larkham, soprano; curret, and Tiibert Card, violin, a under the direction of Rev W. h’u' sey. The programme nclude luurraeuv- solo _double .lll'!m Once the Lord of Glory Lay, solo, violin obligato and chorus; chorus, U fold Ye Pflru.lu (Redemption), chorus orchestra. Rev. mes wfll speak on the Easter Mes- . This service will be followed by || an carols and recita- Easter concert of tions by the Sunday school under the leadership of Mre. H. C. Lathrop. Miss Helen Larrabee returned to her studies at Simmons college, Boston, on Monday. Celebration of Holy Eucharist. At St. Paul's church tomorrow morn. ln‘ at §.30 there will bo the celebration the with ) ‘At 830 n the afternoon festival evensong. On Monday at 10.30 a. m. Bishop Brewster will be present and administer the sacrament of con- firmation. Men Planning Supper, The ;n-nlof n; Congregational church are plann: or a su next weey. | 1 There will ‘be music By thres from the Beernm and Hatch stra of Hartford. W. F. Maine has chary of the supper. H. C. programme. man of the table committee, and Do- Witt Lathrop is treasurer. This will be the best entertainment of the sea- son. Dr, P. T. Ingalls of Hartford was in town on Tuesday. Misses Harriet and Julia Guild are spending the Easter vacation with rel- atives in Putnam. Charles Keeney has accepted the sition of boss farmer for R. G. trous, Mrs. Lillian Potter Daley of Hartford is at Frank Tingley's Mrs. F. E. Guild and son, Alan, have been in New York this week. Thomes of Norwich, who hes been 4t the Inn, has returned t4 e Wauregan, and her daughter, Mrs. i amrd Johnson, is again at the Inn for a me. CLARK’S CORNERS. Visitors of the Week—Notes of Looal Interest. Martin Navins, Jr, of New Haven was in town Wednesday, and give his friends a_short call. A number attended E. F. Botham's auction Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Martin were in Willimantic Tuesday. Jewett has sold three fine cond b0 X e ot B Frank Botham of Providence, Albert Botham of Mansflela and Mrs. Ella Hall of Putnam were in town Wednes- ay. Mrs. S. H. Jewett s visiting her daughter In Springfie)d. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Whitford ar their cottags at the Maples for a f 5. Mrs. Louisa Weldon and grandson were at E, P. Colbnrn’s Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bakken are stopping at Captain Clark's. Mrs. Arthur Raclot and daughter of Willimantic were guests at P. J. Nav- in's Sunday. A small house about half & mile occupled by south of the station, woodchoppers, was gang of Ttalian burned to the ground Thursday after- noon. Nothing saved. PHOENIXVILLE. Death of Railroad Detective James L Seaton. James L. Seaton, who died Tuesday evening, had been employed by the N, N. H. and H. raliroad as a de- tedtive and had been quite successful. His physician stated that effusion of the brain caused his death. He was well known in Windham county as well as in Hartford Oliver H. Latham is confined to the house by rheumatism. George R. Spaulding has laid the sills Th. Ald society met with Krl. J.%n Wednesday after- Hm' E. LaBelle and Mrs. Barnes to- ) were in_Worcester on Friday. Miss Russell t u\d Wayland R. L, on Sun- u is visiting his famil; at Bn-u. ¥ T Silas Adams has moved to Killingly and | Center. i Thu-n- Moran Is occupyine one of houses °fi Otis lln‘f. h-.m\. mhbfl-rlnnm tawau- r.m«m‘ is visit- ESEE TR tv spent several W E. LaBelle's store windows are prettily decorated with Easter cards. WESTMINSTER. Notes of Interest for the Past Week. Mrs. William Medbery is gaining tlowly after t Mness. Deacon and Mrs. Charles Barstow '-u in Norwich Mc -u hu‘ht-r relatives in Gnco n—l Ok A Mot of Puwrtuchet I ppend- 2 ing a few with local frienas. uorru Go in of New York is ‘&* ‘weeks with his family here, ‘ fllch he will resume his PI jor of New York M eity is -p-.au ter rocess at Brookside farm. llev A. A. Emith, whe n work in last week, Is ng at Bltwn‘l Miss Grace thbun spent severa) days the past wnk with her aunt in mrll Vl Mr. rs. Myron Allen of Scot- land Vll‘ufl Krl. Al nts, Mr. and Mrs. M. Butten, Mim Jessie Bage s onjmn‘ the Easter home 1 Szhool in h Tenth, llnmt b«. n- April 5 vacation of on wm on Mr. Newton's new store Is ire Degrenier's or was quite well attended. Mr. -.M Mrs. Albert Clarke and son Howard of Central VI attended church here Sunday morning and later in the day weve guests of Mrs. Clarke's sister, Mrs. George Rathbun. There were ten people present at the prayer meeting Friday evening which was led by the new pastor. The president, Mr. Parkhurst, had cha! of the C. E. meeting on Sunday evening. Charles Ssunders of Oneco was in town Monday. WOODSTOCK. sR. C. Miller of Washington Addressed C. E. Society — Annual Meeting of First Eoclesiastical Society, At the Christian Endeavor meeting evening Rennetts C. Miller. ary of the International Reform bureau, of Washington, D. C.. spoke on “Moral Vietories Won and ‘Waiting.” This nization fights intemperance, impurity, gambling and Sabbath breaking. Mr, Millsy met 4, with ber par- ts, Ground has been broken in front of the new schoolhouse for a cottage by Joseph Tetreault. Play Netted $45. On Friday evening of last weelk thers was a filtulnl drama. ted at th b chureh, Postoffice, under, M mlm of t Epworth leagu the young Phlgn of t WEDDING. R . Last week at the ho of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brewer their daughter, Jessie Bennett Brewer, was united marriage with Paul Wilbert | ceremony was p-rfonmd b; John Stanton of the Baptlst The wedding march was played hy Mise ,eflh. BStone of Green Hollow. ’l'he hfldn m attended by Miss Ann by Charles Ro; R e e et many valuable and useful presents. After & '.u!'“]trlp to Boston and Providence begin on Rocky Rlll farm, near tmm'. Pastor Reappointed. Rev. John L. Wheeler will remain as pastor of the Moosup Methodist church for another year, but owing to i1l health brought on by overwork he will not be able to occupy his pulpit for a few weeks, )fl-u- mu su Ulh Mellett have been guests of rs. Albert MecBay in Providence for a f" days. Last Su John Gmo“ who lives on Plainfleld street, discovered three young dcer in his barnyard. They seemed at ’-'d.m and only ran Imot of New Bedford s vfilun‘ Ml’ parents, Mr. and Mra James Mra. J. C. Gdhu was in Clinton last ;‘uk to organize a lodge of the Eastern ar. RAWSON. Mail to Be Delivered by Automobile— Section Men Building Driveway. Dwight Burdick, who has been co fined to the house for some time, is able to be out. Hi G has returned, after an ew weoks in Hartford s gon. ‘The Bfll] school district has closed for two weeks' vacation. 1bert Gulle mall carrier from the station, h d a new automo. 22: m vrhlch !;: :vlu carry the mafl passengers to the Green Huug who has been in the .mpl:z of A. Potter of Norwich, has opened & new blacksmith shop In Big- alow. The N. Y., N. H, and H. railroad had a large number of the section men out Synday driving piles for the driveway under the at the road crossing. M, F. Weeks has moved his family (o ‘Washington, R. I, where he fs etation agent. u- rd Berggren was a Willimantio visitor Friday. Fred Baker of North Windham wpent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. L W, HammorA. WOODSTOCK_VALLEY. / personally nearly all the prominent ‘members of congress labored with them ln beluu of moral reform meas- ures. His address was Instructive and entertaining. Mr, Miller also sang “My Mother's Prayer.’ annual mesting of the First Pe. clestastical sacloty was held Tyesday afternoon in Reading eircle met with Mrs. S. A. Clark at Lakeside and lis- tened to an address by Miss Edith H. Hall. Miss Busan D. Gordon of Providence pending a few weeks l! her home . W. 7. Lindeman and son Walter ‘have returned from a visit in Worces- ter. Arthur Tuttle of New Britain s at the Elms for & few weeks. ‘This section of the town was well represented at the farmers’ Institute held at North Woodstock on Thurs- day. for a new house between his house and F. R. Dickey's. The new house will be owned and occupled by his cousin, Raselle Spaulding of Stamferd, Conn., during the summer monthi Miss Mabel Ritch is home for the g Roropriate t Fast/ b sermon ate v was preached my Rev. G. ¥. Waters t the services on Friday. Altred D. Briggs and Edward Enge 1sh of Pomfret visited at Allen Ken» yon's on Sunday, Rev, P, 8. Butler preached at the Advent chapel on Sunday. Alonzo _ Paterbrooks of Spencen, Mass., visited his father over Suns day. Winfleld Kenyon ant severa! davs in_Putnam last weel ‘Walter B. An‘!ll ‘fnished work in Mason, N. H., last week Several ere attended the min. strel show in Eastford Friday eve- of last week. E. Angefl has returned to 8 Mass, MHM has returned from Wor. cester. Stephen Sl 'll! from Briges xn. his aunt irs. O. A Hiscox. A. B. Atclinson is visiting in Wile is visitine hee Mrs. Willlam tic. Miss Mary Greens parents, Mr. and Greene. Spring Debility Dorothy Atwood, in Wi Mrs. Lawrence McGee and son, James T. McGee, of Attleboro Center, Mass., have been the guests of friends. Easter Concert. The Easter concert will be given at the Conmgregational church Sunday af- ternoon at 5 «’'clock. 'WARRENVILLE. Perry Farm Sold Aunn—FupnI' Read- ing Washington's Address Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Metsack and fam- fly are occupying the Byles place. ‘Mrs. A. Ormsby of Grosvenordale is go guest of her sister, Mrs. 8. se. ‘The Perry farm has been sold again. “Doubting Castle” was last Sunday’s subject at the Baptist church. “Home at Last” was Rev. G. C. Chappell's theme as Westford Congre- gatlonal church Sunday afternoon. The C. B. meeting was conducted by Miss Ethel M. Durkee. ‘Washington’s Farewell Address is ulnc read by grades 6 and 7 in dis- Dr R, ‘White of Willilmantic was in this vllluga recently in a new auto- !nobfla. D. Mathewson were In Wnllmlnfic l-u Saturday. SOUTH CANTERBURY. Canterbury Grange Inspected by Mas- tor Barron of Quinebaug Grange. Raymond Wheeler of Willimantic and Mrs. Samuel Lewls of Moosup visited their mother, Mrs. George 1. Wheeler, over Sunday. Charles Fiint and Henry Davis of Mr, and Norwich were the guests of Mrs, Thomas Conlon Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Burdick of Central avenue, Norwich, visited Mrs. Burdick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi N. Clark, over Sunday. Samuel A. Carpenter and Mrs. Lau- Is marked by loss of appetite, by weak, tired, languid feelings, and if the blood is very impure, by pimples, boils, eczema and other eruptions. It is a condition in which it is especially hard to overcome the germs of infeetious and contagious diseases, which invade the system, here, there and everywhere. The white blood corpuseles, sometimes called because they fight the germs of weak to do good service. poses you o danger. the world. Hood’s Sarsaparilla eures all builds up the whole system. small doses daily. Boils and That Tired Hood’s Sarsaparilla and write rs. ra Hicks were callers in this vicinity George H. Parkhurst of Lebanon nn.nega on Theodore W. Yerrington on ol Canterbury Grange was inspected on Wednesday evening by Will H. Barron, Jr., wur of Quingbaug omau Grange. He was wcommlod by . H. Pellett of Danielson. Little Soldiers in the Blood It is a condition, therefore, that not omly makes you feel sick and miserable, but also ex- The extraordinary eficacy of Hood’s Sarsa- | parilla in Spring Debility has the largest volume of voluntary testimony in restores appetite, gives strength and animation, cleanses the blood, clears the complexion, and And it is po trouble to take it—only three Tt is from a sense of duty that I recommend Every spring 1 would have boils break out on my body and as the season became warmer, would have that tired feeling. This weakness and ner- vonsness unfitted me for labor, so I began to take Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a spring medicine, weigh- pounds. I was many years, abl constable in my Httte town for e to handle the best of them, all owing to the benefit I derived from Hood’s Sar- saparilla.”” Robert H. Despreaux, Middletown, N. J., Jan. 23, 1909. disease, are too Pimples and Poor Agpetite. ‘I am well satisfied with my experience with Hood’s Sarsaparilla, and if ever I need a bleod medicine again, 1 shall certainly take it. In the spring I had pimples and boils all over my baek, with poor appetite, and general run down been proved by Juet right. ‘springy’ eondition. One course of treatment for my blood had done me no good, then I turned to Hood's Sarsaparills, ‘which did the business It gave me a good appetite, and drove all the impurities out of my blogd. Every oppor- tunity I have to ly do s0.”” H. Jan. 11, 1909. spring troubles, .but because it recommend this medieine, I glade P. Boyce, Battle Creek, u Bar-Hood’s !-ann—'_ll; cffects its wonderful cures, not simply because it contains sarsaparilla, combines the utmost remedial values of more than 20 different ingredients, each Foeling. you this letter. you may be sure ing only 132 pounds. T am glad to say it did me a wonderful amount of good, purified my blood, overcame that tired feeling, made and steady, and my weight has inereased to 196 my nerves quiet greatly sirengthened and enriched by this peeu- liar combination. These ingredients are the very remedies that suocessful physicians prescribe for the same diseases and ailments. There is no real substitute for Hood’s Sarsaparilla. If urged to buy any preparation said to be ‘‘just as good,’* it is inferior, costs less to make, and yields the dealer a larger profit. Get Hood’s Barsaparilla today, in the usual liquid form or in the chocolated tablets known as Sarsatabs, 100 Doses One Dollar, 3 i s

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