Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 15, 1909, Page 10

‘ Omen, father, n Harlow Holmes, WINBIIA! CWNTY EKONK. Reorganization of Sunday School— Funeral of Mres. Albert G. Greene, Member of Norwich Baptist Church. The Sunday schoo] of the Line meet- 4g heuse ‘Reld its annual reorganiza. tion meeting last Bunday. The treas- urer's report showed all regular bills up te July 1 paid with a balance in hand, This included the paying off u dab& incurred during the previous T he following officers were elected by ballot: Superintendent, Rev, M. Martin Kellogg, for the fifth year; as. sistant superintendent, Deacon J. Cy rus. Turner, for the sixth year; secon. assistant, Mrs. H. M. Kellogg; secre- tary and treasurer, Miss Mabel Brown, re-elected; istant, Miss Lottie Stanton; llbrarians by acclmation, Ralph M. Kellogg and Robert Shahan; board of management, Mrs. H. M. Kel- Acgy, Mre. A. A. Stanton, Mrs. Ann Co- rey, Mrs. ® Byron Gallup, Miss Me- linde Gallup, Miss Margaret Tanner, organists, Miss Lottie Stanton, Mrs, H. M. Kellogg, Several committees were appointed to make arrangements for Chilgren’s Sunday in June Miss Sarah Marsh, a teacher in Moosip, was the guest over Saturday ‘and Sunday of Miss Ruby Kellogg at the parsonage of the line meeting house, 83d Birthday Celebration. Mprs. George Tanner has been visit. ing her father, Moses Esten, in Paw- tueket, R. I, whose 83d birthday was celebrated by a family reunion. Over twenty grandchildren were present, and many other relatives. Fis health and vigor are remarkable for his ye: Hung May Basket. The young people of the parish, on a recent ovening, hung a beautiful May basket at the door of the home of Misses Phoebe and Olive Tanner. A delightful evening was enfoyed. ' Attonded Wauregan Meeting. Mrs. Kellogg, Mrs, Stanton and Mrs George H. Gallup attended the “re- cent woman's misslonary meeting at ‘Waupegan. Miss_Melinda Gallup is visiting her sister, Mre, Peleg Peckham, in Moo- sup, the past week, Carl Gallup of Lyme spent Sunday at_his father's, Fairview farm. Mumps is epidemic among the youth. Mrs. Albert Hill and infant of Moo- sup have visited her grandmother, Mrs. Ann Corey. Death a Year After Marriage. The funeral of Mrs. Albert G. Greene was held on Saturday afternoon -at the house on the White Spring farm. tives and A large number of re friends and many of the ne miles around were present were beautiful flowe Smith, formerly pasto i) Eaptist church, now pastor of West- minster Congregational church, offici- ated. This clergyman had officiated at her marrlage with Mr. Greene only a little over & year ago. He sisted by Rev, H. 3. Kellogs Line meeting house. Both 1 el cemetery in Plainf . Greene was t A rt Greene. She was born Jul 1858, making her 50 maiden name was ! Card, | daughter of Cherl Mary | Card, ' Her aged mother lives in Plain- | field ‘and was present at the funeral | She merried first rge C. Youns. | Afterward was married to Nelson ‘Wheeler. She s four children viving, George Young ank \ pung, Flora Wheeler and M Conrad. | She had for man n a mem- | ber of the Central Baptist church of | ¢ Norwich, She brought genial fellow- | ship and radiant s s into the community which ever great-/ 1y appreclated and made her deserv- edly popular missed. and she will be gre THOMPSON, Town Vetes to Accept Public-Spirited | Offer of N. B. Ream Towards Build- | I ing Telford Road. Miss_Elizabeth ly entertained a | lzrge May basket party aturday | night. Mrs, Mary P. Arnold has been’ vis- iting Mrs. Joseph Perry of Merlden and {8 now with her son, Samuel Ar- nold of Wethersfield. N. B.Ream recently purchased | the " farm which adjoir which | has been owned and occupied by Dan- iel Arnold To Accept Mr. Ream’s Offer. The special town meeting Friday | voted to accept the offer of B. Ream to meet half tr of building & telford rond from the Doans place io the am town line. It at the town purchase & steam rdller. Miss Bernice Miss er Sunday. Miss Florence Drinker of New York | i at ‘the Vernon Sties hotel. The ladles’ aid soclety of the Con- gregational church is planning another soclal. | the | of | Armstrong was Bessie Carpenter Mrs. Willlam Babbitt, formerly of | Thompson, dled - in Gloucester last week. The funeral was held Sunday. WARHENHLLE. Happenings of the Week—Interest in School Progress. Mr. and Mrs. Harlon I Scott visited Mr, and Mrs, W. L. Durkee and family 'urday evening. Jonah's Mission” was Rev. Chappell's “subject at the church last Sunday forenoon. tandance was large and attentive. The Bible school was conducted by Supt: Z. B. Bicknell. The Christian Endeavor meeting was ~ helpfully conducted by Mrs. M. §. Louks. The music by the choir was excellent. " Arthur E. James made a business trlp to Willimantic Jast week Wednes- day. Mr, and Mrs, S. L. Case ‘West Willington Sunday. Many Visitors to School in District 3. Excellent work has been done by the puplls of district 3. The work books have been highly commended. Mrs. R. H. Wright visited the school Friday afternoon, Over 140 persons have vis- ited during the school year. Mrs, O. N Clark, a graduate nurse from Villi~antic, 1s caring for Mrs. Oscar D. Duker. George G Balch was ia Willimantic on businesw Saturday. Eugene Austin has moved to the L.ombard house. SOUTH WINDHAM. were in Local Participants in Willimantic Musicale—Dorcas Society Enter- taine B. W. Avery spent Tuesday in New Hayen attending a Masonic meeting. Masters John Erfeson, William the Misses +Henricson and Golden: all had selections to render at D. W. Abel's musicale given at Town hall, Willimantic, Twesday_evening. Mrs, W. C. Fiteh of New Haven spent Sunday at the home of her Henricson entertalned Thursday evening. . W, Backus have se- | Burm\ was In me,. turned lmu:e after spending the winter in_Willimantic. William. Sunday with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Norwich were weecent guests of . A. Card. Mrs, Josephine Backus and son Rus- sell were Norwich visitors Monday. - EASTFORD. Plans for Church Memorial Service— Drama Given by North Woodstock Amateurs. . Rev. J. P. King of the Congrega- tional church has a vacation of two weeks. He will visit his sister in Phil- adelphia. Mr, and Mrs. Charles D. Tatem spent Sunday with the former's par- nets in Willimantic. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Bradway of Putnam spend Sunday with jred Eradways s aged mother and 2180 Vie- od D. T, Clark's te faanily. hr':;yuz.&. Brcqmpflnhd’ by r daug! e of \Vorc.ltlarl and Mrs. Benjamin De- lano and little son. Mrs. Mora P. Lewis s slowly im- proving in heaith after a severe ill- ness. B E. Lyon of North Windham spent a few days in town st week as & guest of Mrs. E. P. Hall. Mr. Perry of Scotland made & busi- ness trip here last wi Charles Pratt of Willimantic, super- vieor of schools. was here recntly and by Mr. and Mrs. Ar- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cushman, with their two children, of Somers, spent several days with shin; parents, Mr. and Mri Memorial Service. There will be a union memorial ser- vice at the Congregational chureh on Sunday, May 30, and sermon by Rev. James P. King. Mrs. \Xatkflhm" of Chicago is stay- ing for a time with her mother, Mrs. James Morge. Mrs. . Keith and Mrs. Fred A. Bowen v\!re in Putnem on Tuesasy. Little Elsie Lewis accompanied them Charles S. Johnson, George and Mis: Carrie Bosworth, Benjamin and Eddie Bosworth, Keith, all of South- bridge, spent Sunday at thelr respect- ive home: Walter E. Dodge of Putnam spent & few days in town last week. Jerome Jones of Charlton, Mu- re- cently visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs, John I Jones. he voung people of the Congrega- tional church in North Woodstock gave a drama at the Coneregational chapel here Wednesday evening, en- titled “Better Than Gold." It was well received N L) WINDHAM, Y Communion.Services at Congregational Church—Norwich Young' Ladies Dine At Inn. Recent guests at E. P. Kenyon's are Miss a Burnham and Mrs. Whitta- ker of Hampton, Mrs. Amidon and M B, M. Sears of Springfield and Mrs. R P. Kenyon of Hartford. A. E. Harvey returned on Tuesday from a week's visit with her arents in Pawtucket. A party of young ladles from Nor- wich dined at The Inn on Sunday. Mrs. John C. Fenton and Miss Per- gins have returned from a three weeks' with relatives in New Jersey. Ida McLain and Mrs. Vera Jersey City were in town Lain of Saturday. . Thompsom of New York has arrived at his summer home on Town Hill. His family are expected he last of the month. Miss Susle Jerome of New London has been spending a week with Mrs. George Keeney. Mrs. Edward Billings_has returned rom a week's visit in Providence. Communion service will be held at the Congregational church tomorrow and the following new members will received: By letter, Mrs. Martha rt, from Hanover; Miss Clara John- son, from New Haven and Mrs. Bessie ynard, from New London. . and Mrs. Will Richmond. 7 Maine has purchased the roperty on Soutl street owned by the late Mrs. Adelaide B. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Frank F. Webb have returned from Florida and opened their house on Church street. Schutz of New Haven spent ith 1. H. Johnson. Kelsey was in Jewett City ‘Wednesda WOODSTOCK. Entertainment at Grange Hall Pleased —Mail Carrier Has New Horse—Au- tomobile Trip to Springfield. G. Perley has returned in Springfield. Miss M form a visi Golden w.«rn. of Deacon and Mrs. Edwin K. Chamberlain—Invitations Mr. J. Park of mmm‘ Mrs, G. Perry fn:. Tople: “The Nearer and East." Mrs. wmnm Morse entertained hm‘ mother,” Mrs, Roscoe and her aunt, Mrs. Nellie Riebie of Webster on Tuu&y Wedding Invitations lésued. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Foster have is- ‘sued I.I““«lllon for the 'Odhs of their daughter, Helen liver H. Lowe, May‘ 27, at 1 oelocx at the Con- Kfmf.«k‘mll church. Willlam chmhcrlm Murnd to ‘Woonsocket Tuesday after : a week with her humndu plnnu. o con and Mrs. Edwin K. CI ain. Florence Cobleigh is remodeling the tailor shop of her grandfather, the late ¥. X. Rurie, into dressmaking parivte. Mrs. Myron cnwtord is spendin; few weeks with her daughter, Everett Spencer. Mrs. Ella_ Skinner is the est of her cousin, Mrs. A. M. Gildersleeve. Mrs, C. H. Killam and son John spent Saturday and Sunday in Providemce with Ned Killam of Florida, who was enroute to Bethlehem, N. H., where he wil spend the summe: SHOWER OF RICE. For Deacon and Mrs. Edwin K. Cham- berlain on the Day of Their Golden Wedding. Deacon and Mrs. Edwin K. Cham- berlain celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary May 10 and were at home from 1 until 5 o'cyock. More than 70 relatives and friends called during that time and extended congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain are 77 and 76 years of age and are in comfortable health, able to attend church and call on their friends. Mr. Chahmberlain’ sight is very poor, but he is able to drive about. Mr. Chamberlain has al- ways lived in this village and success- fully managed a market garden for years. In early life he was n-plw-d at Ezra Dean’s tannery south of vilage. May 10, 1859, he married Miss Abi- gall Pratt of Shrewsbury, Mass., & sis- ter of the late Rev. E. H. Pratt, then pastor of the Congregational church in this place. Four children were born to them, Edwin and Wilbur, who are mi two daughters, who died at 3 Chnmberlun has two brothers ng, Rev. George Pratt of Paxtom, Mass., Alvin' Pratt of Shrewsbury, Mass.,, and one sister, Mrs. Addie.P. Bernan of Buena Vista, Col. Her brother Alvin was present, and read an original poem. Rev. T.' A, Turner read a fitting poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes and followed with remarks. He related an anecdote rasu.rdln; the hen that laid the golden and in behalf of friends presented thl aged couple fifty dollars in gold, and twen- ty-five dollars In gold from relatives. Other friends brought cut flowers, car- natfons, fifty in number, roses, daffo- dils, etc. A large fruit cake made by Mrs. Bertha Darling of Woonsocket bore the date 1859-' 1909 in letters of gold. Cake, ica cream and punch were served. George Frink then took the couple in his automobile for a spin around the town. Théy departed amid a shower of rice. The following rela- tives were present: Mr. and Mrs, Ed- win A. Chamberlaln ‘and daughter , Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Chamber- lain of Woonsocket, R. L, Mr. and Mr: Herbert Gifford, Paul Clifford Jordan, Mr. and May, Sylva May, Mrs. Ol Mass.,, and Miss Nellle A+ MOOSUP. Spirited Address by Rev. Remette C. Miller—Promotion for Local Boy— Children’s Dly Commnthu- Rev. Remette C Miller, district secretary of the International reform hureau, with headquarters at Wash- gave an interesting ad- 3 evening at a men's meet- ing in the Baptist. church. The pas- tor, Rev. John G. Stanton, presided, and prayer was offered b~ Rev. F. A Balcom, pastor of the Congregational church in Plainfield. Rev. Mr. Miller's Subject was “The Twentieth Cemtary ¥ Superintendent of Pecan Plantatie Clyde Miller, son of Mr. and Mr: Frank Miller, and a Moosun boy, who '(or two years has been located In Flor- ida, has Tecently been appointed super- intendent at a large of what is known as the Springdale pecan pianta- ton, located in the township of Mon- ticello. This plantation comprises suy acres of land; in his employ colored Arthur D, Chandler of New York spent Sunday with his father, Deacon Amasa Chandler. Mrs. Clarence Taber of Putnam is the guest of Mrs. Frederick W. How~, rge Frink and family and Mrs. es J. Willameon made an auto- mobile trip to Ekonk on Sunday, call- :m! on Mr. and Mrs. George H. Gal- up. E. H. Rollins has opened his home for the summer. B. R. Ritch is having the sidewalk relaid in front of the Carroll place. On Monday evening an entertain- ment was given at Grange hall by members of the grange. fi-n Upham played several plano solos with pleas- ing effect. Mrs. L. B. Curtls, who has 1r1d9 a speclalty of collecting “epi- taphs,” read selections from her large collection, and Dr. George A. Bowen also added a few which had come to his notice. A laughable farce was pre- sented bristling with local hits and alusions. Cake and ice ceram were on sale during the soclal hour which followea. George Spaulding of Boston spent a_féw days with relatives in town. W. H. Lester and Miss Mary Lester made a trip to Springfield in Mr, Les. ter's new automoblle last week. Miss Mary Lyon is now staying with Mrs, Lottie H. May. W. A. Howard, the mail carrier, drives a new span of horses. CHAPLIN. Attended Musicale at Storrs—Farmers Are Hustling With Planting, Rev. preached at the church Sunday. M. Willlam M. Brown of Windham Rev. H. M. Lawson is to preach next Sun- day. Miss Inez Litchfield of the Damrosch Music school, New York, was home for a few days the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew M. Litchfield and Miss Inez Litchfield attended a fine musicale entertainment at Storrs last Saturday. Miss Ingz Litchfield sang three solos and responded to an encore cach time. The party made the help are used dlmost exclusively. Teachers at Convention. All of the vi schools were closed Friday that the teachers might attend the convention in Putnam. Pupils Hang May kets. Friday evening '.he pupils of room eight In the Mooe: runmu school bulldln‘ hung a w' lled May bask- €t for their teacher, Miss Jeanette Gal- iup. After a long chase they were caught and paseed a merry evening at the home of their teacher. Committees for Children’s Day Concert The Methodist Sunday school board is making arrangements for a Chil- dren’s day concert the second Sunday in June and the following committees have been appointed: General commit. tee, Thomas E. Main, Mrs, J. C. Gal- lup, Miss Lilla E. Mellett, Mrs, J. L. Wheeler and Bertha Mathews; to ar- range pgogramme, Mrs. J. C. Gallup, Xlss Lilla Millett, Mrs, J. L. whnler. iss Bertha Mathews and Miss Hirsch. on music, Mrs. W. W. Adams, Mrs. M. D. Lewis, Mrs, Charles Bragg, Mrs. E. A. Whitehead, Everett Dawson and Howard Maln on decorations, Miss Lilla Millett, B. F. Dawson, Miss' Agnes Hirsch, Miss Florence Baker, Miss Ellen Fair and Lowell l'MIlry Fred Brooks of Dedham, Mass., was the guest last Sunday of relati in Moosup. PHOENIXVILLE. Charles Downing visited frllndl n South Manchester over Sunda; Ray E. Latham has gone to Ham- burg to work for Wiliam Ingalls at his steam mill. Mrs. George R. Spauldng is in Put- nam to attend the funeral of her moth- er, Mrs. May. F Latham was in Putnam Wed- ne O. H Latham is jmproving slowly; e gets around with the aid of his crutches. Farmers are corn.merndn‘ to plant, but it is pretty cold y F. R. Deckey is at Wmlml.ntlc at- tending court as a juror. Carle Simmons and Harry Harring- trip to Storrs in Mr, Litehfleld’s auto. Dr. C. M. Knight js out with a new forse and carriage.” Farmers are_hustling with planting, and a large acreage will be planted. SOUTH CANTERBURY. Wilber Baldwin and Mr. Steere of Taftville called on - Thomas Tuesday. Abe] ‘Burdick < of Hampton, Frank Linnell and Charles Coulter of West- minster called on Levi N. Clark Wed- nesday. ton are working for Mr: . DeRiva. Roads—Gara, Contractors T. Foley & Co. hl." begun grading for the new raflroad ‘bridge at the Blakley crossing; also commencing on the road under the rallroad at the 11th section. ‘William H. Phillips, Merton Phillips, Albert Mills, Roy Mwhnl and Frank Phillips were visitors in Plainfleld and, veranda. building a er sister, Mrs. Lucy lde, over Sunday. xnuu and Miss ml were guests of C u:wnmnnmons # Phillips was in W itic odnwdu nxrvwdgm “of Abington was in Mr: and Mre. Alfred Fuller of New Haven were recent visitors with the WIMEW-MMG.W. Mectmt.n John Fitts has begun ‘work on the roads, using the new road scraper lately purchased by the town. WOODSTOCK VALLEY. Mr. and Mrs. James Fiske Observe Fiftieth Anniversary of Marriage— Notes of the Wnlr. Mr. and Mrs. F‘l'l-n ‘Winter have re- sv.u:ld to their home in Stafford P ulu J. Leu!le mm |p.nt sev- Putnam lasf eral d.l P. Butler llll remmtd n New Haven. Mrs. Josephine Bartlett of Putnam is vialting her brother, Winfleld Kenyan. Frank the Leonard farm to g Mr. Hyde Pack, Mess, xnd So dus fgoved John H. Bacon moved to Worcester last w we e Darling is moving into his b.thlr’. use at Kenyonville Corners. Greene Mrs. has returned from South Woodstock. * Miss Rebecca Walker has returned from Eastford and is at Augustus Bartlet! Mrs. Thomas c-n has returned from htr visit in Moosup and Providence. Mrs. Wilbur of e Rock has been vlu".ln‘ Mrs. Mattocks.. Her son came th her. Abble Lycn hll moved to Auburn. Mr. and Mrs, Everett Fiske of Staf- ford Springs spent Saturday with hir brother, James Fiske. Mrs. ‘Allen Kznyon was in Pomfret on Tuesday. Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. James Fiske celebrated their golden wedding on Saturday, ay A number of relatives and friends iered at their home from 2 until They received -several resents, including money. Dainty re- freshments were Mrs. Emma Spencer, who has been spending weeks with her dlll(hur. Mrs. Allen Kenyon, returned to her home in Pomfret on Tuesday. Mll Florence Greene is visiting out of town friends. Mrs. Nichols, who has been visiting her brother, Stephen Slingsby, has re- turned to Willingto: Mrs. Abbie Davis has been on the sick list, Several from here attended the drama given at Eastford Wednesday evening by home talent from East Woodstock. WESTMINSTER. Religious Notes—Mothers’ Day Ob- served by W. C. T. U~—Newsy Items. The prayer meeting on last Friday evening was led by Charles Deming, as the pastor, Rev. A. A. Smith, was called to Sterling to officiate at a fu- neral there. Mr, Smith preached last Sunday morning from the text “Be Filled With the Spirit.” The theme for next Sun- day morning will be “The Relation of Faith to Works.” The local W. C, T. U. held a se vice in the church last Sunday after- noon in honor of Mothers' day. Mr. Spooner of Kensington and Rev. L. B. Tenney of Scotland were present and gave interesting remarks. There was a good attendance, many belng present from the neighboring parishes. There will be another church social at the parsonage on next Saturday af- ternoon. Miss Frances Wedge has sold her farm to New York partles. Dr. Samuel Bradford of Brooklyn was a caller at Merrill Button's one day the past week. - Master Andrew Colburn is able to attend school again after being con- fined to his home by illness for a couple of weeks. V(n Charles Robbins is still very The C. E. mi un‘ was omitted Sun- day evening 80 as to give all an op- portunity to_attend the service at Canterbury Plains. Mr. Spooner was present at this meeting also and spoke upon Temperance. Paul St. Jean was in Rhode Island this week attending the funeral of his sister. Frank Linnell is buflding an addi- tion to his house. Work has begun on the new barn also. CLARK’S CORNERS. Nine Year Old Trout Fishermsn—Va- rious Items. l«y{Y Palmer of Springfle!], Musa., @ Ulmer M. Jewett of Putiam, each seven years old, went trouting one day last week and brought in four *rout. Y7rs. 8. H. Jewett, who has been i] in Springfield, returned home Wed- nesgay, Mrs. E. 8. James and son Roy of ‘Warrenville called at Postmaster Jew- ett’s Wednesday. Miss M. Plumllv of Willimantic was a recent visitor in town. Miss Viola Jewett has heen in Wil. limentie this week, Mrs. E. C. Jewett and 50 not Pat. nam were week-end visitors at their cortage here. Mrs. Alfred Neff was in Whllman. tis Thursday. ABINGTON. Military Committee of Legislature Visits Wolf Den. The military committee of the C necticut state leglslature pas t.hrfin¥h here, stopping at the Wolr Den, last Thursday, en route to Dan- ielson to inspect the armory. The Ladies’ Benevolent soclety met with Mrs, N. A, Badger Thursday and elected officers for the ensuing year, . Goodridge and family have ar- 1ived at their summer home. A. N. Vaughn spent Saturday and Sunday in Providence. Miss Margaret Rxora-.n is vifiting Miss Helen Armington, George R. Sumner was in Boston Friday and Saturday. WILSONVILLE, Mention of Interest, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Upham of Web- ster called on relatives- Wednesday. Mrs. F. A. Read and daughter Ma- rion of Webster called on friends last Sunday, Miss Jack has been entertaining friends out of town"the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jennings of Woonsocket, R. L, were at Mr. Jen- nings’ home Sunday. Norman Town is doing his usual spring work looking after the roads in_this district. Miss Hattie Jennings was a Webscer visitor Tuesday. . S. Upham was In Webster on Thursday., Esther Upbam as been sick for the past few da: Mrs. Miles and daughter Marion vis lt'e.r: with Mrs. !'uuk Upbam in Web- st on Personal L mother, who died fi T S for ve mlflnc ville. B el ir. and Mrs. Frank n’uhnry of Nor- wich spent Thursdey ‘at Calvin Arn- Looking for Runaway Daughter. Chief of Police Roberts has been here trying to find his daughter, who lefl her home in Derry, N. a_short time ago. A few days afterwards she was found in Groton and was arrest- ed. Mrs, O. B. Mathewson and nuhtg Ruth- n.nd Pauline spent TI Norwicl Mrs. w-!do ’I‘llln{m and daugh- ter, Miss Annie Tillinghast of Plain- field, visited relatives here Friday. Lawrence Parker has been enter- taining his brother whom he had not seen for three years and who, has been on a cruise wi(hh:l’:ouunlled States warships during t! me, Earl Davis has returned from New Hampsire where he has been lpend-ln‘ a few months with relatives. Mrs, Lucy Edwards of Greeneville, {amarly l.h rell k:w‘;nr l;add here, as been the guest of friends Mr, and Mrs Fran kTillinghast and duwhter Helen spent Friday in Nor- Mlll Hilda Parent of Moosup has ‘been the guest of Miss Ruth and Pau- line Mathewson for a few days. Mrs, Horace Kennedy of Danielson visited her sister, Mrs. Emma ton, Saturday. The Pee-Wees of Wauregan defeat- ed the Juniors here Saturday. Clam Supper. The Adelphi club enjoyed a clam ‘luvner at their rooms Saturday even- ng. About 16 schoolmates of Elmer Dean hung a large May basket at his home Saturday evening. Games were play- ed and refreshments were served. The Centrals went w Plainfield Sat- urday and won, 11 to 1 Mr. and Mrs. Ch‘rlll Leine epent Friday in Norwich. Miss Antolnette Verrjer spent Sun- day at her_home in Danielson. Charles Brass has returned from New York where he has been spend- ing séveral days on business. Mr. and Mrs,_ Clarence Francis of V;lelterly spent Sunday at John Fran- cls’. M .Dolun fell down stairs and baa- ly sprained her ankle. ‘Mr. and rMs. John Westcott of Prov- idence are spending several days here with' relatives. Miss Louise Tillinghast spent Thurs- day in Norwich. Met with Commissioners. Chatles E. Barber wet with the com- missioners at the Children’s home in Putnam Wednesday. Samuel Collins? who has been seri- ously Il the E( ast week, {s much better, Henry Walker is spending a week in Southampton, L. I, with his son Charles. Mrs, Charles E. Barber is visiting her sister, Mrs. Waity Fillmore, in Worcester. Mrs. Mary Smith of Providnece spent Tue:day with her brother, George R. Fowler. Mlll Nellie Elliott 1éft Wednesday morning for New Haven to enter the nurses' training sevhool. Mrs. Florence Mitchell spent Tues- day with relatives in Providence. Mrs. Frank Davis has been enter- taining her mother, Mrs. Holland from Providence. Mrs. Samue] Collins spent Thursday in_Providence. Mrs. L, H. Cross was in Sterling on Monday. George Thatcher of Canterbury vis. ited his daughter, Mrs. George R. Tor- rey, Monday. Miss Inez Brewer and Master Mo- riarty of Putnam spent Sunday at Eu- gene Brewer's. Mrs. Fred Aston visited friends in Moosup Monday. Woman Preaches for Husband. Mrs, Ray Butterfield of Hartford occupied the pulpit Sunday in place of her husband, who is the pastor here sometimes, Mrs. Homer Barrows of Canterbury was in this village Wednesday. Charles Nuttall has returned to his duties at C. E. Barber & Co.’s store after being absent on account of the death of his mother in Putnam. Samuel Robitaille has been enter- taining his daughter and grandchild of Putnam. Thomas Holmes of Norwich called on_friends Monday. Miss Phebe Barber is visiting rela- tives in Putnam. Master Maurice Torrey is visiting his grandparents in Canterbury. Misses Elizabeth and Mary Burke visited their sisters in Moosup Sun- lay. W. S. Lee of New York is spending a few days here. Mrs, Edward Spicer, Harry Spleer, Miss Marjorie Spicer and Curtis Bush- nell are spending several days at Mrs. Lydia Spicer’s. Mrs. Edward Galagher is entertain- ing her father, Mr, Cooney. May Basket Frolics. Miss Agnes Guerin received a hand- some May basket Saturday from her Sunday school class in All-Hallows’ church, Moosup. There were 14 chil- dren, who were caught after a chase and were invited into Miss Guerine's home, where games were played and refreshments served. About 50 young people went to Shep- ard Hill last Saturday evening with a large market baskst of good things, which they ieft at Miss Nellie Elliott's door. After a lively chase all were captured. An orchestra accompanied the merry party and they went to the large barn on the Elliott farm, where they danced auntfl early morning, when they bade Miss Elliott good-by, as she left this week for New Haven, Ernest Scott of Providence spent Sunday at G. R. Fowler's, Mrs. L. Howard Cross, Miss Louise Tillinghast, Miss Ethel Collins and Miss Rose E. Seguin will spend today (Saturday) in North Uxbridge, Mass as_guests of Mrs. Moses H. Pallou, Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Caplette and little daughter Blanche will spend to- day (Saturday) in Putnam to attend a service in memory of Mr. Caplette's months ago. OBITUARY. . Asher Herrick. Asher Herrick died at his home here Monday afi~rnoon at 2.45 o'clock. He was in his 93d year, but his mind did not weaken as fast as his body, and he had remarkable memory. He has spent the greater part of his life here, where he was a watchmaker, He has held several town offices and was postmaster several years ago. Hig wifedied about 19 years ago. For the past 14 years he has had a faithful at- tendant who has cared for him. He leaves four nieces: Mrs, Frank David- son of Oxford, Misses Evelyn and Ella Allen and Hariet Stark of this village; also two nephews, Henry Allen of this place. Funeral services held at his home on Main street Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Asher H. Wilcox of Norwich and Rev., Jobn Wheeler of Moosup_officiated, Burial was in the family lot at Evergreen cemetery. Miss Ella Phillips was in Kilingly Sunday. Fred J. Baton of Providence visited at Henry Frink's “Monda: ASHFO2D. People from New York have moved to_the Whitaker place. Miss Grace Adams of Hartford is at home for a few days. C. H. Wright is repairing the roads In this vicinity. ¥ uwlnllyl“olml "o eunady oot B Mrs. cmb-nn-nn-‘mn o b % ¥ the temperance m on Frldl! The Ladies' Aid soclety’s food sale|married ot Mirs. Biwell's was & decided sue. | cess. George Eadie of Passaic, N. J., has been employed by the Assawauga com- pany. The body of James Kelley of Pomfret ‘was brought here for burial. Tu,z-" Arthur Topliff was in town on Mrs, . F. Bidwel Is suftering with a felon on her right hand. ! ONECO. Rev. ‘Thatcher udmlnhtarld the Lord's Snpp.f at the Oneco M. E. church last Sunday. All are glad to welcom Willlam ut- tlefleld l.lld family to the communi The !Adlel' All!n lncloty met !h 1. A gaod time moy ed by all. 7§ '" Mrs. E. L. Kenyon spent some time at_her home in Moosup this week. D. W. Bates was in Providence on Tuesday. Mrs. S. Burdick and Mrs. E, L. Ken- yon attended the funeral of John Paul at Valley Falls, R. I, Thursday. HOWARD VALLEY. Rev. Mr. Bailey of Danbury preach- ;G for the Christian church here Sun- ay. Frink Burnham of Groton was a business caller on Tracy .A. Burnham one day last week. O. Hawkes, who is work Foster, R. I, was at his home over Sunday. Miss Lura Hawkes is working Mrs. Susan Wade of Hank's H“L Miss Elinor Humes, daughter of C. H. Humes, {s improving after an at- tack of scarlet fever. TOLLAND COUNTY. | STORRS. Addresses in Hicks Prize Competition —United States Officer Inspects Ca- det Comp-ny—-dlh Club's Concert. The Hicks Dflle contest of public addresses were held Friday in Col- lege hall. The following orignal ad- dresses were well delivered: The Evo- lution of the Trust, E. E. Jennings; Professionalism in Intercolleglate Ath- letics, P. B. Whitehead; Agriculture and Some of Its Needs, J. A Immigration, R. A. ltnrrl. Patience Goodshaw, Ml-ry E. Merrick; The Ear- ly History lhhll. Wesley Th‘ Judges were Princi) Holluter pal H. T. Burr of the Normal mol. Judn Aruold of Willimantic, Henry Hall of South Willington. The decision will not be made public until commence- ment day, when the prizes of $30 and $20 will be awarded. Glee Club Concert. o The Glee club concert was held Sat- urday evening. The programme includ- ed choruses and solos by the students and members of the faculty. The out of town ipant was Miss Litch- fleld of Chaplin, a student of the Wal- ter Damrosch school of New York. Her singing was delighttul. Every number of the concert was enthusiastically re- celved. The programme is to be re- peated at Spring Hill. Cake hlo. The last monthly Ladies' Aid society was h.ld on Wd- nesday afternoon in the Sunday school room. An unusual variety of home- made edibles was disposed of, and & good sum netted. At the regular meeting of the La- dies’ Aid soclety Mrs, O. D. Fisher and Mrs. W. M. Esten gave an account of the meeting of the Woman's Con tional Home Missionary union of Con- necticut, which they attended as dele- gates. Captain Penn Inspects Cadet Company. The Cadet company was inspected on Monday by ‘Captain Penn of the major general's staff of the United States army. He also investigated the facllities of the coliege to see if it is entitled to the detail of an officer from the regular army. Captain Penn is on a tour of inspecction of the calleges and schools of New England and York which receive government sup- port. Start for Michigan. Mr, and Mrs. Brooks, who have been spending three weeks with Mr, and Mrs. L. A. Clinton started for their Michigan home on Tuesday. They will spend a couple of days in Boston and Buffalo. Miss Huntington is at home, after two months’ stay in Virginia and New Jersey. Mrs. C, M. Knaj daughter, Mrs. C. Mrs. H. D. Edmond spent lllt ‘week in Hampton. COLUMBIA. Bricktop Opened for Summer—Funer- al of George B. Fuller—Delegates to County Conference. r is vlllufl‘ her George A. Sawyer and sister have arrived In town and will spend the summer at Bricktop, their summer home at the lake. Mr, Sawyer, who has been an invalid for several months d spent several weeks in town last winter for his health, returns much tmproved. The funeral of George B. Fuller was held at his home on Columbia Green last Wednesday at 1.30. Rev. W, R. Harris officiated. A, Latbam, Willard B. Clarke and M Eliza A. Hutchins have been chosen as delegates from the churth in this place to the semi-annual con- ference of the Tolland county Congre- gational church to be held at Andover on Sunday of next week. H. W. Porter is making re the interior of the old inn. ing, papering, painting and laying new floors in some of the rooms, Henry Willl who recently sold his farm property, has hired the ten- ement over the old corner store. Arthur 'W. Little of Holyoke, Mass., was in town last Wednesday to at- tend the funeral of G. B. Fuller, Recataloguing Library. The work of recataleguing the Ji- brary is progressing, - but unless a stronger working force is put in it will take months to accomplish what g;x‘)xt to be done as guickly as possi- Miss Jonphlne Knul,md, who is en- gaged in teaching at bury, and her sister, Miss Julia Kn-eland .came home last night (Fridey) to spend the Sabbath with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kneeland ,in Pine street, STAFFORDVILLE. Supper in M. E. Vestry—Garland Woolen Company Purchases Prop- erty. George Gray hes accepted a posi- tion in Manchester. Mrs. Gray and dpughter, Miss Cora, will_reside with rs. Leon” 8. Cooley. Mrs, Henry O'Brien of lprln;l Mass., has returned to her home, aft ere | ot I had found the greatest They're a godsend to weak, llckly. run down or gld people, Try them. 50c at Lee & Osgood Co. s A Card. ‘This is to certify that all druggists are authorized to refund your money i I‘ol!’y‘l Honey and Tar fails to cure rur cough or cold. It ltop- the cough, - the lungs and prevents pneumo- consumption. Contains _no m genuine is in a yellow & Osgood Co. kitchen chairs, l-l. y mul old things to be made new is quickly done by painting them with & pound or two of our L. & M, "Home Finish Domestic Paint in all M. Home Finish C: Paint. Won't cost more than about a dollar and saves a hundred. We sup- in paint and save you 8old L. W. Carroll & Son, P money. i J. P. Kingsley & Son, Plain- Norwich, fleld. Ask your er for & 10¢ trial pack.- of “Sllugsc'l'w For quality and flavor it has no equal. Absolutely pure. . 15 Susae: foas. housewives prefer Gold Medal SALOME. two weeks with local rela- ves. The Garland woolen company has mnfl purchased the houses of J. H. by, oomrp!ed by Mary W‘hlte and Mrs. A supper w. vestry Frida; 5 hos! au.‘ E. Hughes -nfl un. Eliza Dug- ale. C. R. Kemp of Basthampton, Mass., was the guest of H. A. Bosworth. CHESTNUT HILL. Mrs. A. F. Thompson's Birthday Com- memorated—The Late Postmaster Fuller's Love for Plants and Flowers. Henry P. Frink of Manchester was at his home in this place Wednesday, making the trip in a fine touring car. llnhl.y Cake for Two, Mrs. A. F. Thompson reached her 70th birthdey on Monday of last week. A wumber of friends called on her at her pleasant home in Pine street and in recognition of the anniversary pre- sented her a fine dinner set. ‘There were other remembrances, not the least among which was a large birthasy cake bearing the dates May 3d and June Sth, the latter beipg the birth- day of Mr. Thompson, who will be 74 on that day. Postmaster Fuller's Love of Flowers. A number from this place attended the funeral of George B. Fuller on Wednesday. Mr, Fuller will be greatly missed in the community that has so | the| 1008 known him. A fow years aco, when his health began to fail Mr. Fuller took up the study of horticu ture and became an expert on matte relating to plants, flowers and orn mental shrubs. His cassia beds were the marvel and admiration of all who | saw them, and his unds abound in rare and beautiful shrubs of many va- rietles. His intense interest in the subject was remarkable, as previous (o | his illness he was indifferent to such things. No doubt the pleasure he d. rived from his intercourse with th phase of nature prolonged his life by several years, yrup Wrgs o ngg Senmtl_ W 020 |ve. M. E. JCLJ&- l name fl'le Com- P AL[FORNIA l D UGGISTS. lfi\";&:&cm‘. ec?s nuine which 'y m Mn Shaving Outfit Agents for the Gillette and Gem, Jr., Safety Razors. Also regular Razors at reas onable prices. Shaving Cups, Strops, Soaps, Sponges, Creams, Lather Brushes, Pomades, Toliet Cosmetiques, Toilet Waters, Face Lotions, Styptic Pencils, and all necessary articles to make shaving a comfort. 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