Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 9, 1909, Page 10

1 Tax of 14 M & NEW LONDON COUNTY. SALEM Voted—Rogers Home- stead, 125 Years Old, to Be Replaced by Cottage. ‘The annual election of town official passed oft quietly Monday with the following result: Selectmen, First, John H. Purcell r, second, Winfleld VV. o third,” Charles S. Ray d; assessors, Edwin Harris, John Purcell and Bydney A. Dolbeare, all republi- town clerk and treasurer, Charies A. Williams hool board, thry A. Rogers, Gilbert J. Mufray, Rathbone, Eric E. Mitchell, cur s W Harris, Fred R. Bailey, ‘Willlam H. Maynard, Charles S. Ray- mond, Ray Bllven; tax collector, Eu- gene Darling; registrars, Horace W. Chapman and Robert A. Balley; audit- ors, Harry Rathbun and Fred R. Bai- ley. A 14-mill tax was Jaid and it was voted to repair the highways by the surveyor system. The surveyors were chosen at the meeting and will be re- quired to furnish bond. School Board Meet: The newly elected school board met fof organization and the transaction of busimess on Tuesday evening. The regular meeting of Salem grange Wl.l‘n held in thelr hall on Tuesday eve- ning. Rov. L. W. Frink of Norwich preach- ed in the Congregational church Su day morning. In the absence of the Sunday school superintendent, H. Rogers, Howard A. Rix conducted the seagion of the school. He also led the young people’s meeting In the eve- Rogers House Torn Down. The house on the farm owned by the late Mrs. Sarah J. Rogers has been torn down this week, and the site is Dbeing cleared preparatory to the bulld- ing of a new cottage. Work will be commenced on the new house at once. The house which was torn down w bullt more than one hundred and twenty-five years ago and has been the home of several generations of the family. Christopher A. and Daniel D. Rogers will occupy the new ho when completed. Charles 8. Johnson of Norwich and Richard Johnson of Montville were Buests of friends in town this week. Mrs. E. L. Latimer is visiting in Providence. Frank Gifford of New London was in town the first of the month, look- ing after the interests of the South- eru New England Telephone company. NORTH LYME Secial at the Chapel—Pastor and Fam- ily Leave November 1. Miss Emily Stark and Mrs. W. M. Sisson, Jr., were in Middletown Tues- day. Srs. A P. Gates and Clyde Gates of Millington and Miss Inez Porter of Bouth Cromwell visited at G. H. Strong’s Tuesday. Jared Daniels, John Hall and J. W. Stark are the new selectmen for the town of Lyme. The ladies’ mission circle met at the parsonage Wednesday afternoon. In the evening a social time was much enjoyed by the people of the church and congregation. Rev. C. H. Frederick and family leave the place November 1 for new pastorate in South Windsor.” Their many friends greatly regret their re moval Mr. and Mrs. N. §. Strong and son t L. M. Stark's in Bashan, Y. Mrs. Lura Tooker of Hartford vis- ited her brother, H. B. Maynard, on Bunday. Mrs. Fred Mlncr, Jr. ¥. O. Mine his we HANOVER. e Guild’s Gift to Peck—Mourners at Eugene H. Tinkham's Fune is visiting at Early last week the members of th. Ladles’ guild met at the parson- for a social hour and presented l(lll Edith Peck with a gold blr nln as a token of appreciation. Miss P has charge of the English depll‘lmsnt in the Cortland school for youns wo- men in Bridgeport. Her sister, Ellen Peck, is the present mistress of the manse. Burial of Eugene H. Tinkham. The burfal of Eugene H. Tinkbam of Springfleld was made in_the cem- at noon on Monday. Rev. C. H. k officiated. There were present two _brothers, Albert of Providence and Bdwin of Hanover; also three sis- ters, Mrs. Blakely and Mrs. Brown of Providence and Miss Susan Tinkham of_Reading, Mass. William Park of Amesbury, Mas has been visiting his son, Angus Park. Other visitors have been Mr. and Mrs. Frank Way and daughter. The famil yof James Tucker has moved into the house recently vacated by the James Souter family. LISBON Republican—Successful Barn Dance. Town Goes As a result .of Monday's vote the first selectman s J. H. Kennedy r, second, Charles Budeit, Sr. d, and third, M. J. Connell 4, the town going an a Kruck of Greeneville, Pauline Hribeck and Emma Grieshamer of Taftville. Mrs. Otto Hoelck and Mrs. George Bellman of Norwich was guest of Mrs. John Hoelck Sumday. Miss Isabel Duir of Occum was the guest of Misses Margaretha and Alma Hosick Sunday. ‘The barn dance which was given by. Harry Corbett and Charlite Budeit on Baturfay night wis e, gred} success. About seventy-five attended. Many Baltic, . Hanover, Greeneville, Jewett City. Versailles, Occum and Taftville were present. Thomas Hogge of Jewett City was in town Sunday. —_— MOHEGAN. iy Dry Wells Compel Much Drawing of Water—Damage by Deer Appraised. A great disadvantage to_people in this vicinity Is dry wells. Water has to be carried a long distance by some of the inhabitants. John Driscoll of Palmertown and L. . Brainard of Norwich were visitors at Cosey Corner on Sunday. Damage done by deer in this vicin- ity was appraised last Tuesday by Nichols Church and G. R. Sanlders. The sound of dog and shotgun is in the woods and game dimners aro in vogue. Among the congregation at the church = Sunday = were visitors from Norwich and Mystic, both services be- ing deeply interested, the pastor giv- h" two sloquent sercons, iss Lizzie Hunter is in Mystic. WINDHAM COUNTY. d C"APLIH. ' Tax of 16 Mills Voted—Town Remains D-M Society Moeets. ‘u-ulwnmdu'nt a small vote. There was no vote on license; the town no-license. nmvotedwl-ynmnxunnfi on the grand list to be completed, to defray the expenses of the t ‘the ensuing year. The following ot ficers were elected 'rown clerk and treasurer, Andrew M. Li lt I-ctmen. Hiram W. Twiss, clurl- Henry Eaton; assessors, " gk p e xyun,cunm.—omcfi (nr, 2 years, Merritt Welch, 1 board of ralief, Walter D. Sn Winslow B. Gallu tee, Charles N. Knight; ‘registrar of voters, Frank C. Lummis; grand ju- rors, Hiram W. Twiss, w. Hewlings, Lindsay A. Deming, A. McConnell, Ciiffon J. Churc| rectors of Public' Hbrary, Clnronu E. Chester, Charles M. Knigh bles, Charles B. Russ, Henry lhto% collector of town taxes, Frank Lummis; auditors, Frank C. Lummis, Winsiow B. Gallip; agent town de- posit fund, Andrew M. Litchbfield; tree warden, Miram W. Twiss. Local Interests. Rev. H. Martin Kellogg of Bkonk expecied to preach at the church next Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Noyes and Mrs. Harold Lawton of Plainfield were call- ers on Mr .and Mrs. W. B. Gallup on Tuesday afternoon while on an auto- mobil~ trip to the Connecticut agri- cultural ' colleg Mr. and Mrs. George T. Crane ai tended the funeral of Mrs. Crane father near Stafford on Wednesday afternoon. The ladies’ aid society met with Mrs, Ford on Wednesday afternoon. BROOKLYN. Result of Town Mesting—12-Mill Tax Voted. Miss THelen Palmer Is visiting friends in Jamestown, R. L Mrs. Anna B. Cummings has return- ed home after an absence of several weeks, John E. Brown was present on Sun- day at the Baptist church and called upon his sisters, Mrs. T. D. Pond and rs. J. R. Porter. Miss Florence Brown of Putnam vis- ited her aunt, Mrs. T. D. Pond. On Sunday evening a S cense rally was held in the Congre- gational church, at which the Re: Clarence H. Barber of Danielson and Rev. Bugene E. Colburn of Yarmouth, Mnss,, who occupied the puipit in that the ds church during speakers. Annual Town Mesting. At the annual town meeting the ex- citement was quite animated ,owing to the vote upon the license 'question. The democratic party was in the m: jority. The vote was: License, no, 180; iicense, yes, 112. At the business meeting It was vot- ed to accept the various reports as printed. An appropriation of $5,200 was vot- ed. An appropriation of $55 was vot- ed for Memorial day. An aprropria- tion of 350 was voted to transport certain pupils in the Ninth sehool dis- trict, so-called, to the Killingly high school. A tax of 12 mills was voted upon the next grand list made and completed, payable March 1, 1910, Burial of Mrs. M. C. The body of Mrs. Marion C. Mills was brought to this place from Bos- ton on Tuesday for burial in the South cemetery, where her parents were burfed. Arthur A. Milligan and Miss Flor- ence Baton were united in marriage in Wauregan on Wednesday. MOOSUP Busy at Overalls toe Have Alberta Pioneers Start. were the Patrick Coffes lost a valuable horse last Wednesday from colic. Counterfeit five-dollar _bills have made their sppearance in this vicinity bearing the date of 1897. Several new machines have been added recently to the overal !aclor}' on Church street, and it is d that the piant promises to run full time all winter, ~ The ‘Moosup Civic club played ball Saturday with the Invincibles of Al- myville on the Carpet grounds and won by a score of 9 to 6. To Hold Evangelistic Meetings. The Baptist church and society have voted to have a series of evangelical meetings held here during the winter, the date to be determined later and also what evangelist to_call. Mrs. L. H. Eaton of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. 8. A. Hicks and Mrs. A. H. Merrill of Hartford are spending several weeks at Mapie Crest farm. Miss Grace Hicks has been spend- ing a few days in the Berkshire hills. The total rajnfall of last week was a little over 6 inches, the greatest amount of water that has fallen in a similar length of time since last spring. Frank Owens !l at Norwich. Frank Owens, the youngest lml of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Owens, very sick in Norwich with typhoid fever. A sister and brother have gone to care for him. Mrs. J. M. Andrews and Mrs. Car- nchard have been visiting in Windham. To Take up Canadian Claims. Adelard Potvin and Joseph Gendron started the first of the week for the province of Alberta in the northwest part of Canada, where they will take up land offered free to settlers by the Canadian {uvurnmml‘ They pro~ose to_undertake the raising of wheat. Henry Owens is threaténed with typhold fever. THOMPSON Grange Confers 8econd and Third De- grees. ‘Mrs. Joseph Ml]ll and Miss Augu: ta Mills are vumn. ldu. Augusta Covington of Nova Scot Mrs. Giles is vhlfin‘ at the home of Mr. Whittles:; Miss Mildred Armstrong has gone te | Bay City on account of the death of her cousin, Blanche Munyan. Arnold Hulzinga was in New York and Hartford last week. Miss ‘Annle Dunning has resumed teaching. Mis: Ellen D. Larned and Grace Gmnnr were in Suffield last Satur- Mln Ha-riet R. Lewis was in' Bos- ton Tussday. The Thlmblt club met Friday after- ngon with Mrs. C. C, Pierce. r. and Mrs. Lowree and their daughter, Dora, have come to spend the “winter. The Missionary society met Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. Richard Bar- ton. The Grange conferred the second and third degrees on a clul vtcan- didates Tuesday evening. Victor Thompson, Edua Hlll smlu Fiynn and Carrié Lowe. " RAWSON Owing to an Increase in uubum traffic, Phillips Brothers have chased a 30 mr.wufln-urum 1810 model. Mr. and Mrs. L W. Hammond were week end visitors in_Ashford. Frank Phillips made a trip to Provi- dence on Tuesda; M R, s it e B s - C. Slocking. ' dence Mrs. Charles N. Potter l.p Leave for California—Broke Anna Callahan, who has been in the employ of Mrs. N. M. Gifford for the s, left last Tuesday for ass., where she expects to enter & business college. Y. White and family have been ;pendln. a week at Pleasant View, R. Mrs. Charles N. Potter left this week for a ten days’ trip to Norfolk, Va., ‘Washington, D. C., and other cities, Mrs. M. B. Morse and Mrs. E. E. May nt last Thursday in Spring- fleld, Mass., calling on Mrs. Mary San- ger, a former resident, who is now making home with her nephew, Fl'lnk ‘Warner, and family. Dr. Albert Paine and wife and Mrs. Mary Bixly left Wednesday of this week for Pasadena, Cal, going by way Dr. Robert E. Paine, wife and two children of Thompson are spending their annual vacation of two weeks with J. M. Paine and Mrs. G. W. Child. Everett Spencer has éntered the em- ploy of Miss Jessy McClellan at Wood- stock Hill. [ of Chicago. musical festival at Worcester last week. Harris 8. May, who broke one of the small bones in 'his t thumb, has been unable to attend the academy for two weeks. The Bast Woodstock branch of the woman's board of the Day-Kimball hospital met with Mrs. H. J. Potter on ‘Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 3 p. m. Seve Ilflle. wwe present from Putnam. ry A. Potter left last Thurs- dly fflr lflddlalo‘n to visit her broth- er, Rev. Frank Potter. She expects to be away most of the winter. Miss Mary F. Potter attended the weddmf of ‘her cousin, Harry Tatem, in Willimantic last Ftldly mcrnoon WINDHAM Interests About Town—Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Tatem Begin Housekeeping— Visitors of the Week. Mr, and Mrs. Henry Yergason of Cincinnati are at the inn. Mr. and Mrs. J. Alden Weir and the Misses Caroline and Dorothy Weir of New York are spending the week at their summer home here. Mrs. George Keeney, Mrs. H. C. La- throp, and Mrs. H. C. Grimes were in Norwich Wednesday. A supper for the benefit of the town library is being planned. Mr. and Mrs. Harry 1. Tatem have returned from their wedding trip and are housekeeping in the new house built by Alonzo Warren on Brick Top. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Webb are on a motor trip to New Haven. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Danielson of Danielson are guests of Miss E. J. Kenyon' at Maplecroft, DeWitt M. Lockman of New York is at his summer home on Church . Lewls Johnson and Mrs. Net- tis Boland of Franklin were guests of the Misses Johnson on Tuesday, Mrs. Helen L. Cleveland of. Hamp- visiting Mrs. Waldo Bingham. Miss Alice Thompson of Williman- tic is with her aunt, Mrs. Homer ‘Wood. Mre. Claasen, Miss Anna Claasen and Miss Maud Stokes, who have been spending the summer in the Maine cottage on South street, returned to Brooklyn. on Wednesday. Miss Ellen Huntington of Lebanon, Mrs. Brigham of Hartford called on friends in town_recently. Mrs. Walter G. Parsons of Boston is at Miss Mabel Warner's for a few day ‘There 1l be a rehearsal of the Congregational church choir this (Sat- urday) afternoon at 2.30 in the chapel. Charles and James Potter are build- ing a piazza for Mr. Sparrow. Mr. Blandrette has moved from the Marra house into the Neff house, late- ly vacated by Mr. Hazard, who has gone to Willimantic. ; DAYVILLE New Coat of Paint for Catholic Church —News Notes of the Week. Mrs. Joseph Gilleran has been spending a few days with Miss Eliza- beth Riley. John Cunningham is the guest of A. J. Cavanaugh. At the home of Frank Todd, Mrs. John Randall has been spending a few days. James Walker spent two days in ‘Worcester, attending the musical fes- tival, Joseph Lepre is seriously ill at his home on Loaf street. Mrs. Charles Vincent and son are at the home of Caleb Blanchard. The Catholic church is receiving a new coat of paint, which greatly im- proves its appearance. Miss Grace Deming has returned to New Haven r spending several weeks 'Wl(h Miss R 11 Mrs. W. F. Bidwell was the guest of Providence friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Potter were at W. F. Bidwell's on Sunday. The laides’ aid society met with Mrs. Jabez Brown on Wednesday aft- ernoon. ‘William Davis was home for Mon- day—election day; also Raymond Bar- rett, Daniel Meechan, were here In town on Monday. Rev. Mr. Barber exchanged with the Rev. Mr. Reynolds on Sunday. WEST WO0O0DSTOCK Local Notes—Personal Items. Mrs. C. M. Jones is able to be out once more. Tranklin Walker visited friends here Sunday. Capt. Clinton Winslow of Putnam spicE Biisay at Knelm and Long eadow. Mrs. E. L. Morse is spending a_week with her sister, Mrs. Wililam Smith of East Brimfield. Miss_Alice Johnson and mother went home this week after their summer's stav in town. Mrs. Henrv Covell and daughters Were at Knelm one day this week. Mrs. Henry Chamberlain s visiting relatives in Stafford. William Angell is visiting his sister, Mrs. Wendall Witter. * CANTERBURY. ; Honor Pupils at the School on the Green—Farmers Picking Apples. At the school at Canterbury Green, Miss Grace L. Dawiey, teacher, those present every day during September were Dwight and Giladys Bushnell, Edith Williams, Leslie Clark, Marion Cone, Milo Appley, Houston Lathrop, Lydia Lathrop, George Carr, Irene Trumper. Maude Graves, Paul Hoxsie, Milton - Smith: Rev. wa&e B. Smith of the M, P. church left Monday for conference at New . Yorl A. B. Hicks attends conference as | a delegate this week. The farmers are picking their ap- ples for winter. CLARK’S CORNERS P. J. Navin was in Williman- %l- from here took din- Prospect house, Hampton, Thursda) “Mrs. F. E. Melvin has been ‘sick. Miss Viola F. Jewett was in Provi- Mrs. tlc Tue! ner at | dence over Sunday, ‘Mrs. W, N. stntt has returned aft- er visit] the past week in Provi- ‘Washington, R. L. Mrs. J. G. Chandler attended the|Trom Mr. l.nerl.wll'lllllllmhl ‘been in valdmmt the dah- lia._exhibitiol My and Mre Edwin Cross and eon, Edwin, o(wfllmlflfle.mm at L. Howard Cross’ Perc; muummn.n-, a uate of class of ‘nul‘uln field High school. 'I.IIM his mates here Mo visited friends here Mrs. Esther Grover, who was seri- ouslv {ll Monday, is much better. George R. Fowler of Prnv!d!m came here to vote M lsndln' a !.W d.l,yl with -ldl. loward Cl: f Whitinsville, spent Sunday 'rllh his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clarke. Recovering from Blood Poisoning. Miss Phebe Burke, who has been suffering with blood polsoning in her hand, caused by cutting it with Albert Still will move his family to Moosup, where he has a position in the American Woolen company’s mill. Will Study Domestic Science. Miss Helen Mathewson left Tuesday for West Roxbury, ., where she will take & course in domestic science in & young ladies’ school. Mrs. Arthur Baton of Oneco is spend- ing a few days with Mrs Emma Ba- ton. Mrs. Horace Kennedy of Danielson visited relatives here ‘ednesday. Mrs. Warren Hopkins and Mrs. Al frea Hill spent Wednesday in Provi- dence. John Sulli/an e cn the sfck list. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hopkins spent is | keepsie htricic Coffes will work for A. E. another year. B’lll ung people went chest- numn‘ -rmI" ‘Walte: rmnmmnmmm with grip. Jason Martin presented the church a ‘watermelon for the roli call. = rius Anderson is home from Rhode Island for_the winter. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Blackman at- tended the annual reunfon. George Pember and family moved to P’lllnfl.l‘ Monday. ‘people’s C. E. sociable 'bk:h assumed the form of a jollifica- tion was held in the church Friday evening. Ice cream and cake were served. Church in Fine Condition. The many visitors in town Tuesday admired the newly painted church, which has been also papered and dec- orated inside. E. A. Warner of Danlelson has late ly dow:a the church a calendar tab- ‘he painted, showing the mutlnl‘l of the week. A beautiful buck was seen crossing the road below Everett Hall's Tuesday forenoon. He was not afraid of pass- ing teams. ANNUAL ROLL CALL. Interesting Exercises Follow Noonday Dinner—Elosuent' Addresses. The annual roll call was held Tues- Sunday with Mr. Hopkins' sister in Cranston, R. L 3 Mrs. Thomas Shannon is seriousiy ill_at her home on River street. day. A sumptuous dinner was served at noon which was enjoyed by near): Mrs. James L. Gardner is entertain- ing her sister, Miss Lena Stetson of Providence. Mrs. Jsrael Seguin is spending a& week visiting friends in Providence, Attleboro and Woonsocket. Mr. ~nd Mrs. Charles H. Walker of Southampton, L. I, are spending a few days here with relatives. Birthday Celebra Lyall, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steuhen Grogan, entertained fourteen 0® her little friends Saturday atter- noon in honr of her birthday. ceived many pretty gifts and refreshments were served. James Richmond of Elmville and Miss ithel Judson of D-.nl.han visited at_Everett Richmond's Sunday. Michael Dady is seriously fll at his home on Texas Heights. Henry Hazen of Medwa: the guest of friends Sunday. James McFarland of Wh{tlmflla Mass., spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McFarland. Mrs. George Baker of Putnam vis- ited her sister, Mrs. Mortimer Stetson, Monday. The Ladies’ Ald society met at the church for sewing Wednesday after- noon. The King’s Daughters met at their rooms Monday afternoon. Rev. E. M. Anthony of Jewett City preached here Sunday. ' Mrs. Felix Lambert spent Tuesday in_Westerly, R. I Elmer Ryder has returned from Bat- tle Creek, Mich., where he has been cook In @ sanatorfum. Mrs. George Loring has returned from Boston and Dorchester, where she has been spending several days. Mrs. Frank D. Thayer of Putnam spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerael Seguin. Miss Mary Ladd was a visitor in Hartford Tuesday. Mrs. Edward Lyon of Moosup visited Mrs. Willlam Simmons Wednesday. Bdward Mahew is moving his family to Putnam, where he has a wposition as window dresser In Bugbee's store. Andrew J. Ladd was a Hartford vis- iter Tussday. WARRENVILLE — Mrs. E. A. Durkee Entertains Ladie: Aid Society. 0. P. Durkee spent the week end in Providence. The Ladies’ Aid soclety was pleas- antly entertained at Mrs, E. A. Dur- kee's, at Corner Crest, on Wednesday of last week. There were twenty-four present. The funeral of Nellie Morey was held in the Baptist church of this village, Rev. B. C. Bugbee officiating. 0. P. Durkee, Mrs. E. A. Durkes and Mrs. Ellen Weeks enjoyed an_automo- bile ride to Willimantic last Friday. . Eennctt is at work on the mills in_Mt. Hope. Mrs. W. H. Brewer and Mrs. Lizzle Noel were Willimantic visitors Wed- nesday. ASHFORD 3 Body of Henrw Hicks Brought from Auburn for Burial. Mass., was Miss Grace Adams fs at home for a while with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Adams. Miss Bertha Giddings Is in Provi- dence for & week. Mr. and Mrs, L P. Richards are en- joying a drive through the central part of the state. The body of Henry Hicks, a resident of this place for nearly eighty years, was_broaght here from Auburn, R. I, Wednesday for burial. William Poule spent Sunday at his hame here. Dantel Hine, who has been at the Orchard House for the past yvear, has returned to his home in Hartford. The painting and papering of ~ the church is finished. | "~ ONECO. Democratic Sweep at Town Election Town meeting passed off ver- quiet- ly last Monday with a democratic sweep. O. W. Bates was elected town clerk by 96 majority, & complete swee- Nathan Sherman moved Tuesday to Peacedale, R, I Fred Whitford will occupy the ten- ement vacated by Nathah Sherman Mrs. Curnel Burdick and Mrs. S; ford Burdick weré in Moosup Wednes ay. Mrs. William Bitgood is visting her daughter, Mrs. Lee Remington. Arthur Baton is working for E. A. Card at_Groton, Conn. Miss Hazel Miller was in Boston .on Saturday. WESTMINSTER ‘Wilfred Sage returned to his home here Thursdey, having been {1l in Mid- dietown hospital for several weeks. He ie much improved in health. ‘There was a service at Gay Head schoolhouse Sunday afternoon. Deacon Charles Barstow conducted the Christian Endeavor meeting Sun- day evening. Mr. and Mrs, William Rollinson spent sundly in Taftville, o e Mrs. Fred N was in Norwich Friday. POMFRET CENTER Charles P. Is steadily im- proving, each and is 14 o to Mrs. John Pritchard is entertaining Mrs. and Miss Ollender of Providence. Millard Hildreth has returned. from a trip to Vermont, buying cattle. Mrs. Courtland Hoppin recently pur- a very fine autombile in Bos- hundred residents and visitors. o innovation of serving din: the church excited favorable comment. After the collation the three speak- ers of the day, Rev, William S. Beard of Willimantfc, Rev. Clarence H. Bar- ber of Danielson and the Rev. Bdward P. Ayer of North Guilford, Conn., were introduced to a large audience. Rev. William 8, Beard’s Address. Mr. Beard emphasizéd the need of a forward movement here in the direc- tion of occupying many delightful un- occupied sites for homes, and expressed his willingness to interest ex-Governor Gorton’s son, a prominent man in Boston, whose father was born in this village in the Dr. Hovey house. M Beard is greatly interested in t tion because his father, a Congreg: tional clergyman, moved here when he was three years old and remained here as pastor more than twenty years. Favored Co-operation. Rev. Mr. Barbers line of thought was in the direction of co-operation and in the course of appropriate re- marks showed how the town was car- ried for no-license Monday. He high- 1y commended the church people here for their oneness of effort and marked success. Tribute to Former Workers. Rev. Mr. Ayer spoke with special feeling of those who formerly resided here, whose beneficent influence and efficlent service forty years ago left a lt:mn‘ imprint on succeeding genera- ons. The eloquent words of spiritual up- lift and practical application of these learned gentlemen, all filling influential Dulpits, greatly cheered the loyal band ot church workers here. Those Present. The following visitors were present, many of them responding with remarks when their names were called: Lucian Danielson, Mrs. Addie Strait, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Day, Mrs. Nathan Short, Mrs. Laura S. Pike, Deacon William Pike, Mr, and Mrs, Emery Tubbs, Wil- liam McEwen, Mrs. Willlam Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hill, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bachman, Mrs. Clarence H. Barber and Mrs. Dr. Charles H. Kingsbury. Miss Sarah L. Ayer, who is connect- ed with the Moody institute of North- field, whose home was formeriy here, and sister of Mrs, Kingsbury, also spoke interestingly; also Mrs, Edward P. Ayer of North Guilford. Letters were received from Mrs. T. M. Hopkins and Miss Eugenje Hopkins of Pomfret and Joel S. Ives of Hart- ford and read at the meeting. Letters were afterwards received from Mrs. ‘William H. Beard, whose husband was pastor here so long, Mrs. Leander Bowen of Foster, R. I, and Mrs. Nellic L. Beckwith of Winanna, Fla., which wili be read next Sunday morning in <church. Osmer Young and other friends of the work here sent greetings and’ re- grets. The collection amounted to about $35. Bills All Pai Charles T. Preston gave a partial firancial report which showed bills all paid and an encouraging outloolk. Rev. Mr. Barber publicly invited the pastor, Rev. Virgil W. Blackman, to exchange with him at an early date. Beautiful weather largely contributed to the success of this annual gather- ing. HAMBURG. Pustor Absent on Vacation—Personal Item: Jesse Cappels is out in a new auto- mobile. Re Mr. Frederick has been substi- tuting at the Sterling City school for the Rev. Mr. Parch. Mrs. M. E. Huntley has frm a brief stay in Essex. Willlam Bennett has returned to New York to his dutes after a vaca- tion spent in town. Mrs. Chappell has returned from a visir in Boston. Mrs. J. W. Martin and Mrs. Kibby ware callers in Saybrook over Sun- cax. Rev. Mr. Bassett occupied the pulpit at the Congregational church Sunday morning. Rev. Mr. Parch s enjoying a vaca- tion: out of town. NORTH STERLING. Patrons R Utility of Rural De- livery. The people along the rural mail route realize the value of the mail car- rier, as seven new boxes have been added the past week to the route and more will be added soon. Mrs. Mary Potter of Hope, R. I, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph Hilliary. Lambert Allen and son and Mrs. Abi- jah Sweet visited Mrs. John Griffiths recently. WILSONVILLE Mrs. N. E. Converse and Mrs. Ada Jerolamen of Worcester visited local relatives Thursday. J. Beville of Willimantic visited rel- atives here on Wednesday. Mrs. Kate Moore was a Webster vis- itor Thursday. Mlsl Iva Adams of Worcester has been passing a few weeks with her parents. Mrs. Joseph Baker of New Boston spent Thursday with her father and sisters. STERLING e has_ moved his llmlly o Wanenan, R, I. Thomas Belanger and Miss Mildrea Tieath spent Wednesday with in Baltic, returned ‘l'lu Tecent rains that lmfi ™ iev. “Blllott Ford Taimadgs has o v. has re- turned Irom ‘his vacation and will oc- cupy his pulpit next Rev. Dr. L. L. West of Norwich gave ‘Wauregan people an excellent and helpful sermon last Sunday, on Faith. The delegates appointed to repre- sent the chnrch ‘with the pastor at the Windham county association of Con- gregational churches at Abington next Tuesday are H. Perkins Topliff and Joseph Morrey. Milligan-Baton Marriage. Arthur Milligan of Brooklyn and Florence Baton of Wauregan were married at the bride’s home Wednes- day, Rev. E. F. Talmadge performing the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leavens move this week to Willlameville. Many friends regret their removal from the village. The Wauregan Co. has recently pur- chased a fine pair of team horses from Wlllllm Spl‘l-lfle. Moosup. 3. W Atwood and daughters, l!ll.tl Helen and Beatrice, returned ‘Wednesday from their summer home at Ocean beach. ABINGTON Thirty-one Churches to Be Repre- ented at Congregational Confer- ence. On Tuesday, Oct, 12, the Windham county assgciation of Congregational ninigiers and churches will meet with the Congregational church in this place. Thirty-one churches are rep- rcsented in the association, each be- entitled to representation by the tor and two delegates. Addresses will be given by Rev. William Gane, LL.D., and Rev. Joel 1. Ives, secre- tary of the missionary society of Con- necticut; also by Mrs. E. M. Warner, Rev. W. E. Lamphear and others. A collation will be served at noon, Miss . Helen Kyte of South Brhin- tree, Mass, is visiting friends in town. Many Attend Auction. Thursday being such a pleasant day Merritt Gallup’s auction was well at- tended. Miss Mildred Sanderson of Putnam is keeping house for Mrs. George Hicks during her absence on a visit to_her son at Groton. Roger, Mrs, McGorter's pet dog, is suffering _from paralys! A. N. Vaughn of Willimantic spent Sunday at his home here. Mrs. N. A. Badger is visiting her sister at Westbrook. WOODSTOCK Field Meeting of Connecticut Forestry Association at The Larches—Rally Day Service. Miss Sylvia Holt has returned from a European trip. Mrs, Anna P. Kingsley, who has been llving in Hartford, is to spend the winter here. Hamilton Holt and family closed their summer home on Tuesday and left for New York. The Connecticut Forestry association held a fleld meeting Friday at The Larches owned by Dr. Arthur Mathew. son. Prof. H. S. Graves of the Forest school, Yale university, read a paper on The Handling of Woodlands. Af the afternoon session Samuel N. Spring, state forester, spoke on Forest Plantations. Dr. Mathewson sev- eral acres planted with larches which were inspected by those present. Mrs, George McClellan, who has been spending the summer with Mrs. John McClellan, has returned to New York. Miss Mary Flynn has visited friends in_Pomfret. Mr. and Mrs. George Frink and Mr. and Mrs. William M. Gallup made a trip to Ekonk Sunday in Mr. Frink's automobile and called on George H. Gallup. The Congregational church held Ral- ly day services last Sunday. NORTH WINDHAM. - Pastor to Use Candles for lllustrating Sermon to Children. Mrs. Dwight E. Lyon and daugh- ter, Miss Della E., are spending the week in Boston and Worcester. Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Hartson and little son, Lester, are in Hampton for a time. Miss Mildred Hartson spent last Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Mary J. Hartson is improving slowly from her illness. Miss Mattie Plumley has gone to Lebanon for a short time. Mrs, C. R. Harris, Mrs. E. H. Hall, Mrs. Charles Tucker, Mrs. Raymond Harris vere among the number who attended the W. C. T. U. convention in the Baptist church at Wiliman- tic. Rev. Walter Lanphear will preach at the Congregational church next Sunday afternoon, the 10th, to the children, using candles for illustra- tion. WOO0DSTOCK VALLEY. Accident to Mr: Carl Kenyon of Mansfield Center is_visiting friends in town. Frank Lawrence has returned to his home in West Hartford. Mrs. Asa Thayer was in Brimfield, Mas: Monday. Mrs. Allen Kenyon and Mrs. Fred Rogers were in Worcester on Mon- Stephen Kingsley. day. Mrs. Stephen Slingsby had the mis- fortune to break her wrist on Thurs- day. Miss Maud Leonard is spending a few days with Mrs. L P. Briggs. Mr. and Mrs, John Barber of Dan- ielson were in town this week. SOUTH WINDHAM. W. C. T. U. State Delegates Enter- tained in Local Homes. Mrs. W. C. Card is entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harris of Hartford. A number of delegates at the W. C. T. U. convention held in Willimantic were entertained in local families. Mrs. W. C. Fitch spent Sunday at the home of her father, E. Harlow Holmes. C. L. Clinton, who has been serious- 1y ill for several weeks, was taken to St. Joseph's hospital Monday. HAMPTON Mrs. Hall and children of North Windham were guests of Mr. and Mrs, Greenslit_recently. Mrs. W. H, Warden was in Brooklyn on_business this week. Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Spaulding were recent visitors to the Thread City. ‘Postmaster Roberts was the guest of friends in Willimantic last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Davis of Can- terbury visited friends In town last week. William Nicholls and Miss Spphia Nicholls spent Sunday as the guests of Mr, ang Mrs. Towne of Canter- bury. Noroton.—Gov. Frank B. Weeks first official vhu to Fitch's Sol e Friday. He presided at meeting of the state hospital board and the soldiers’ home committee. FA Town Meeting Declines State Aid for Roads—Votes to Spray Crop Sold to Rhode Island Buye TICUS reports were c2pted. The unlon of the various town criticized officlals and then ratifed. An riation of $950 was made for the r of high- year, and an amount four mills on the dol- poses. A defray the current expenses of the town. The selectmen were authorized to tcrrow money for the current ex- penses of the town. The clause in the warning “to see if the town will vote to apply for state aid for improvement of its public roads” was passed over. The last dose of state ald was lllfll:l.ut for the present. The town the state road constructed the Wt year was $990.25, and an additional amount of $972.43 was saddled on to the town for “extras” It was voted to bave the elm trees on Columbla green sprayed at the proper time at the SXpense of the town J. Lynde ‘was re-elected roadmaster. The rewblll:‘n ticket for town officers won by an average majority of about 36. Miss Kyle to Speak. Miss Alice Kyle of Boston is to lec- ture in the church in this place Satur- day afternoon, Oct, 16, in connection v:ith the local Woman's Misionary so- clety, which is to hold its ann tea and mite box opening at that time. Rev. Mr. Tenney of Scotland 13 to occupy the pulpit in this place next £vnday by exchange with the pastor, Rev. Mr. Harris. In the evening Mr. ‘Tenney will deliver an illustrated lec- ture at the church. ’flu place formerly owned and occu- pied by Thomas McGlaulan, located in North Pine street, has been sold to purchasers from Wethersfield. Deeds were made out Tuesday and possession taken at once. Mrs. Fred Wolff spent Friday of last wesk w!th friends in Norwich. Nearly or quite all of the, stios in this section have been filled. Al*hough the corn crop was later than usual, but very little damage bas been done by frost as yet. Injured by Fall. Fred Wolff met with an accident Monday evening which crippled him foc the rest of the week. In going dewr. cellar he slipped and feil from tep to bottom of the stairs. His arm was injured and his ankle badly sprained. Mrs. Mary G. Tucker and daughter Dora returned from New York last “'vesday after spending more than a week at the Hudson-Fulton ce.ebra- tion denry B. and Lester J. Hutchins lzve sold their emtire crop of winter apples to a Rhode Island buyer and are now engaged in picking and pre- rarng them for shipment. CQVENTRY Masy at Prach Suppsr—Grading, Etc., at New Baptist Church. A peach supper ln the Baptist church at Mansfield Depot Wednesday evening was well attended. Miss Mary Lewis of Branford is visitiog Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis. J. D. Thompson is working for Na~ than Potter in Flanders. Mrs. Fred Chase and daughter, Mary, visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, in Willington, last week Thursday. The young people of Mansfleld De- uot held a meeting in the church Fri- day evemng. A lunch was served. Fred Chase and daughter, Mary, vis- ited Mr. Chase's daughtcr, Mrs. James Wood, in Vernon one day last week. Mrs, Charles Allen and little son, of South Willington, have been spending a fow days with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. George Palmerton of Providence have ben spending a few days with Mrs, Estella Badger. Mr. and Mrs. George 1. Sanderson have had as their guests Mr. and Mrs, Whipple and their son of Holyoke, Mase. Mrs. Frank Austin of Hartford is visiting her cousins, Auguste and Mary Tilden. Mrs. A. J. Bowers visited last week with Mrs. Matt. Millard fn Norwich. Mr. ard Mrs. McDonald of Andover were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Bonney Sunday. A'large balloon passed over Mans- field Depot Sunday morning. The ladies of Mansfield met at the new Baptist church Saturday, Oct. 2, to clean the windows and do other work inside the church. The men were on hand with their teams to draw dirt and grade the lawn in front of the church. At noon the ladies fur- nished a fine dinner in the chapel. GILEAD of Teacher's 1li- ness—Temperance Address. Mrs. Lucy 8. Smith attended an in- teresting meeting of Wadsworth chap- D. A. R, at Middletown Satur- Many townspeople were in Williman- tic and Hartford Tuesday. J. F. Mott and family of East Glas- tonbury were in town Sunday. Miss Louise Wyeff, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Fogil, re- turned to New York last Frid Louis Miner and Henry Chandler of South Windsor were guests at C. Miner's on a hunting trip last week. J. H. Mansfleld is expected to speak at {he church here next Sunday after- noon. Miss Jennle Olin 4s 11l with diph- theria and school in that district is closed. r. and Mrs. M, W. Hills were guests Sunday of relatives in West- chester. Several from here attended the no- license rally at Hebron last Saturday evening. FHon. E. L. G. Hohenthal of Manchester made the address. MASHAPAUG Personal Items—215 Bushels of Pota- toes from One Acre of Land. rs. Lewis Durant of Putnam has been visiting Mrs. Fred Walker. Eugene Walker was In New York on business one day last week, Chaffes Bros. have recently moved their steam sawmill to a wood lot near this village. Alfred_Siswick left last week for a visit with friends in Stafford, Norwich and other towne. Rev. J. C. Hall has recently return- edo from a two weeks' vacation in Bangor, Me. John Hebard was in Worcester on business last week ¥riday. Albert Howlett, Jr. received a letter from his father, Albert Howlett of Warrenville, Conn., stating that he raised 215 bushels of saleable potatoes from one acre of land. MOUNT HOPE Mrs. D, C, Hatton and Miss Lina C. Bacon took & pleasure trip to Pomfret Friday, Oct. 1st. Now the silos are all fill, potato dig- ‘hl‘ is in order. Therg is a very good in (hll vicinity. abel Griggs fnd Miss Tda Dean m\-g moved to Willimantic to iive on the corner of Walnut and Pros- pact streets. Mrs, J, H. Bacon, Miss Lina Bacon M the | and Miss Eno attended the Ladies’ Ald society meeting at O. P. Durkee's in Warrenville. A\ulln iilise Fanny” Packer dcnnt{.‘@, Searle m.m ot Hackensack. w ipent the week end with his pare ' North Adams Balloon Lands in Pas- + fure The balloon Springfield, from North ents, Adams. Mass., passed over the vill fi.\ldl! Im(’lln‘ Ml nine n'w: Merriman’s hm_ - carried besldes K. lllh- an Sleet of Pitts- two passengers, Waldo Sehrison sBd_Ambrase. Glack of Coop- .mon & Y. The balloon and par= ja were carried to Willimas tle hy Wmlln Blizzard and shipped back orth Adams. Nn-l.hun. Rally. Rev. Nestor Light of the Congrega- tional church and Rev. Mr. Avery of the M, E. church were the speakers at the no-license meeting at the Gon- al church last Sunday eve The town_officers elected Monday Selectmen, John H. Reynolds, A. B. Porter and W, 8. Vinton; assessers, A. S. Hawkins: collector, Charles Rob- ertson; town clerk and treasurer, John 8. Ch: lin. Ton no-license by 88 FUNERAL. The town went 2 1 Mrs. John Curley. voted The funeral of Mrs. John P. Curley was held at St. Mary's church Tuoes- day morning at ten o'clock and was largely_attended, The bearers wers . L. Wellwood, Thomas P. Flaherts, Willlam Flaherty, John J. O'Brien Burial was in _the Plains cemetery, Mrs. Curley's death occurred Sature day evening after a lingering iliness, She was 40 years old. Besides hes husband ‘she leaves three brothers. Death of Infant Daughter. | The seven months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Houle died om Viednesday evening. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Hall of Dane jelson were guests of Mrs, Abble Law throp over Sunday. Miss Julla White is visiting friendq in_Hartford, Middletown and Meriden, Mr. and Mrs. Jobn Dignum and o of Hartford were in town Tuesday attend the funeral of Mrs. Curley. WILLINGTON House Party of Relatives at Burdickd Home—Goneral News. At the Endeavor meeting Sundayy, officers of the Willimantic union wers present and gave details to_the coming convention of the Y. P. 8. C. E. The heavy rain of last Tuesday morning kept most of the Baptiste who had planned attending the asso- ciation at Spring Hill at home. Rev, Mr. Durrow went and reports an -ex- celient . meeting. Rev. Mr. Gardner officlated at the burial in the old cemetery of Miss Caulkins, who died in Mansfield last week, a native -of this town. The avtumnal follage was never utiful than since ‘the rains. Miss Bell from Maseachusetts is vis- iting her niece, Mrs. Darrow Mr. and Mrs. James Bukdick, who live on /the old David Glddler piace, Moose Meadow, have for one week been entertaining a house girty con- sisting of their entire famillyof chil- dren and grandchildren: 57 Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gaines nsicEthel B, Gaines, John A. Gaines, Jfi of Law- rence, Mase, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Coopér, Miss Helen Coopor bf Win- sted, Mr, and Mrs. J. A. Dimock, Mr. and’ Mrs, George A. Brown' of Willi- mantic, James W. Burdick of Eagi Vilie and Johm A. Burdick, 'who I at home. On Saturday tifere was a lurge clambake to which neighbors and relatives were invited, among whom were A. H. Burdick and wite, and M= and Mrs. A. D. Dimock. Thers also motored out' from Hartford that day, returning by moonlight, Mr. Gaines's brother, C. M. Gaines, his wife, his daughter Miss Harriet, and a friend, Miss Entrice, daughter of the sculptor Entrice, and Roger Spen of Hartfor: A Geligherut of the day was to find that they were celebrating the forty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Addi- son D. Dimock and his wife, Mrs. Es- ther Brown Dimock. Oscar_Himmeler R F. D. route, while takes a vacation, Mrs. Tillitson is visiting her mother, Mrs, Diantha Essex, and her sister, Mrs. Clarence Essex. Dr. Tillitson and Mrs. Tillitson are moving from Manchester to Vermont. is driving_on the Mr. Devorak SPRING HILL ~~ . Republicans Won the Day—Tripls Surprise at Home of Mr. and Mrs. §. J. Storrs. Frost has kept away from the Hill farm- quite late this fall, giving ers ample_time te fill lhslr lllnl. Mrs. Wilmont of Providence has recently been the guest of Mrs. W, P._Wildes. Mrs. Smith of Brooklyn expects td spend the month of October at L. 3. Storrs'. Several friends from Sm’lnf Hill at. Mr. nnd tended the golden wedding of Mrs. Crane of Willimantic. Mrs. Bellows' summer vacation ndg‘ this week. She intends to be at home’ | today Election day has come and gone,. the republicans being tiie winners, There was & u’lpl- _surprise nt llr. and Mrs. L. J. that beinw their uuntloth umlvunry and also their dl\l'hler, Bernice's, 14th and Esther P 21st birthday, which happen t te; same day. Mrs: Storrs had pl‘ng.‘ a surprise on the young people. t she had the sur- prise when about flflJ friends w-ma in and conlél—llllllhnl cam m all sides. Mr. Storrs was nlebhunnd for. Their friends presented them with & beautiful fruit set. i BOLTON NOTCH e tr it \ Rivals for License Getting Applieas . tions Ready. Charles White has started clearing up the old Dr. Maine lot east of the r_bridge, C. Atkins and family were in New Yerk last week attending the Hudson- ¥ulten celebration, making the trip in Mr_Atking' automobile. Mrs. Minnle K. Howard was a New York visitor jast week. a guest of her daughter Sadie. Mrs. Howard also ats tended the celebration. W, E. Rice spent the latter part of lait ‘week in New York. Fust Selectman M. W. Howard was a Hartford visitor Wednesday, The Rev. M. C. Martin of Derby, Vi, preached his first sermon Sunday_ at the Quarryville M. E. church. " Mr, Martin is to finish the unexpired term of Rev, C. r' Parker and will reside a:_ e parsonage. Harry Doolittle has left town for parts unknowi. Fred Barnett and Mr. Tucker are ctting their applications in order for a icense. A8 only one can be in the town, it is a matter of lation as to which will be the o