Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 20, 1909, Page 10

W‘K up.rinhn jent at Methodist Episcopal Church—Footwalk Over ‘é«r * Railroad Bridgé—Recent Visitors. / District Supt. Rev. J, H, Newland of Norwich prgached inspiring ser- mon from the text given in Mark ix:2, ‘and he was transfigured before them, at the Methodist Episcopal church on y morning. Miss Grace Chap- aman sang at the offertory My Redeem- er and My Lord, by Dudley Buck. “ R. B. Taft of Newton Center, Ma: was & recent visitor at bis summ ‘home at Allyns Point. Mrs. Willlam Harris and children of Groton wert guests Sunday of Mrs. FHarris' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Perkins. Sears Cottage Closed. ‘The summer home in the village of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Sears was closed for the winter last week. Mrs, Sears with her. sister, Mrs. Delphine Fish, end llittle son, Alfred Dana, left Sat- urday for their home in Jamaica, L. I James Norman of Old Mystic visit- ed his sister, Mrs. Sarah Perkins, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Courtland E. Colver, who have been spending several : months in New London, returned last ‘week to their home at the Navy Yard. Railroad Bui Footwallk. The need of a footwalk for the ac- ‘commodation of pedestrians during the winter storms on the cdrriage bridge aver the track of the New Haven road was_supplied last week, a force of Dridge carpenters coming here Thurs. ay to do the work, The walk will .';uely appreciated by the residents village who have occasion to eross the bridge daily. C. Allyn Brown of Hartford has ‘been a recent guest of his grandmoth- er, Mrs. Lucy Brown. r. and Mrs. Byron Maynard, whoe have been spending a week with rel- atives in this vicinity, left Saturday morning to visit Mr. 's sis- ter, Mrs. Nicholas Church, in Uncas- Jille, betore their raturn to their home - in_Antheny, R. ~ . and Mrs. Charles Mrs. Myrta Mather and Mrs, Freder- fek Turner of Lonug Cove were guests ‘Thursday of their sister, Mrs. Lucre- tia Mason, in New London. Miss Emma Davis of Norwich spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. Bennett. Mr. ‘and Mrs. Harry Norman and son of New London have been spend- ing several days recently with Mr. Norman's mother, Mrs. P. L. Norman, &t Allyns Point, One Unclaimed Letter. One lette: ddressed to Miss Anna Matheson, R. F. D., remains unclaim- ed this month at the Gales Ferry of- Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Voorhees were visitors for several days last week Jithatz home gt Gravesend, L. L Harlan ' Plerce left Thursday M New York, where she will be join 83 later by Mr. Plerce and her’ sis- ter, Mrs. Harriet Crandall. A Foinl were guess Sursaey o s Polnt were gues lay rs. Maynards cousin, Mrs. sther Turner, and her daughter, Mrs. Frank Orchard, in New London. * PENDLETON HILL. Supper Given by Ladies’ Aid Society— Local Man Takes Hopkinton Con- tract. The supper given by the Ladies’ Al society h&tbe church last Friday even- success ln every way. Pr!lwn Wi last a guest at Mrs. Junea week. Miss 'Belle Miner of wmfly vl-ltea her 'Mer Mrs. B.' G, Palmer, day. i 'lulcom Thompson is to stay at the homestead during the winter. Russell Cook has taken a contract to {!! out about 2,000 ties near Hopkin- jon, His brother Morton and Herbert Miner will help him. Mrs, Jennie Thompson entertained the Ladies’ Ald society on Wednesday from 10 to 4. Charles P. Williams of Stonington turkeys of M, O. Chapman last He_came. for them in his 'bus sttomobile. Jobn Kenyon, who s driving one of Malcom Thompson's teams, is to live in thn tenement =t the Palmer home- stead for the winter. ‘Chauncey Richmond is on duty as mali carrier. Dr. A. A. Layrence of West Med- way, Mass, made his yearly ftrip t.hrouh this place on Tuesday. ery Dalgneau ‘and son of Volun- bwn m chopping for Malcom Thomp- son and lving.in the house of Bugene Cougdon, east of the home place. WATERFORD. Local Tourist Views Bull M ight in New Miss Alice Williams of Ocean View is on a trip through New Mexico. She attended a bull fight with her friends recently. Mrs. Monros Beckwith is home from 2 wisit with friends in Springfield, Henry H. Stoddard of the city was on a hunting trip in the wilds of Wa- terford tho past week. Mrs. Allen Young and Mrs. E B. Foung wore gileats ot {riends n' New London Thursday: Capt. Charles M. Edwards and son, Capt. Ira Fdwards, and son Charles M. Edwards are home from a crulse at Block Island, whfioédr!. ‘Edwards was the guest of Capt. M. Slate, who resides on the LISBON Many Atttend Dance .at Herman was in Greeneville Wednesday. Mr. and Mrn WHIllm Morton are wistting in Newark, N. ‘Misses Eunice chdenun and Anna Natgel of Greeneville spent Sunday ‘with Miss Bthel Kennedy. Miss Jane Gallup is slowly improv- in health. lerman Learned gave a dance at his home Jlast Friday evening., a large mumber being present from Versailles, Occum, Taftville, WHlimantic and Can- terdury. Greenmgn ‘s _orchestra fur- nllhod music and Mr. Tinkum prompt- HAMBURG. Temperance Service Arrangsd—New England Supper. There is to be a temperance service at the Congregational church Sunday meruing. _ Mre. 1da Harding and family are moving into their new home on Bil Ed King and son Clifton ol sitors in Old Ham. on Sunday. Lizzie Dean ::d a friend have Hiam L\llufll and Mrs. rt Clair attended the New England at the public hall Tuesday grange, No. 147, held a meet- g, Hi nd ters, o SRS T2 uppe Donatmn 'W for Rev. Mr. Ghlmhfi tain, . Henry Gauthier attended the. siiver wedding of Mr, Gllblu in Tlfivfllc« George Burton is teaming gravel for Dugas. Social hall Is open three nights a week as a room. Arghur er was* visiting In Voluntown Sunday. A donation home of Rev. garty was given at the Chamberlain Friday evening. Mr. Chamberlain received many useful presents. The young men presented the pastor with a barrel of flour. Refreshments were served and a good time provided. James McFalls has moved into Glas- £0 Tuesday. CLARK’S FALLS Items Chiefly Personal. s Harold Hartson of Pawcatuck and Miss Brown called on Horatio P. Palmer on Saturday last. Miss Mabel Bill has so far recovered as to attend the services of Laurel Glen chapel last Sunday afternoon. ‘Miss Vera Langworthy of Ashaway is '.hs guest of Miss Gladys Collins. Albes daught Miss Susie Rathbun is the guest of Mrs. G. A. Stoddard. WINDHAM COUNTY. WINDHAM Duplicate Whist Club Starts Season— Local People Leave for Florida— Willimantie C. E. Union. The first meeting of this season of the Duplicate Whist club was held on Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Maine. There were 23 present and 2¢ hands of whist were played, after which a dainty lunch was served. Will Winter in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hatch and L. Johnson Hammond left on Friday for ‘Winter Haven, Fla., where the; taken a cottage for four mon ersonals. Mrs. Horace Eaton returned Tues- day from a trip_to Washington. Mrs. Layrence Parsons of New York is registered at the Inn. Herbert Utley of New London was in_town over Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Webb closed their summer home here on Thursday and have gone to Florida for the winter, as Is their custom. nry Larrabee is entertaining his brother and family, ex-Gov. William Larrabee of Towa. ‘Windham relatives of the late Ches- ter Beckwith of Hamburg attended his funeral on Tuesday, the burial being in the family lot in the local cemetery. Mrs. John C. Fenton returned on Monday nmlgm’- visit with her son in throp, Mass. Annual Meeting of C. E. Union. The Willimantic C. E. union held Its annual meeting at the Congrega- tional church here Friday. One of the poLkorl at the evening service was B. MacDuffee of Three » & former pastor of the t " Shipped Two'. Carly of Cabb i— Dandelions / Picked—Notes of ' the Week. Dwight” Ph!ulpl was a cmpun"-.n- er cn edn 3 g and ll 'Phlflbl ed two lhutar part! rom here Wil- limantic -on llondu nig) Elmer and Orrin Phllupi are draw- ing poles from Warrenville for Charles Phillips of Plainville. ‘returned after a jort 4t his home at Port mm-mn Lok Wiiliam - Phillips is loading cord- wood at the station for Woonsocket parties. Amos Stone js shipping two carloads of cabbage to Providence on Tuesday. Mrs. Frank Stocking on Saturday picked a bunch of dandelions. Frank Phillips was the guest - of friends in Douglass recently. Frank Kenyon was the guest of his sister, Mrs, William Clapp, in Willi- mantic on Sun F. B, Stocking was caller in Abing- ton on Fridsy. omas tow: at which the following officers were #lected for ne nut six months: Pres ident, Be F. Dawson; vice idents, Lllll‘ Miller, Miss e Beludry, Miss Bertha Mathews and Miss Grace Brown; secretary, Lewis Main; treasurer, Lowell Salisbury. At the close of the session, Mrs. Arthur mn read a letter from Miss Clar: yer, formerly of Providence. but mo: mmtly connected with Ella Glover, the Standard Bearer missionary in Ghina. Miss Dyer told of some of the customs of China and of the good work which is being done by Miss Glover. The meeting was then turned over to the soclal department, which was in ebarge of Miss Flora A. Bake) The remainder of the evening was spent pleagantly in playing games and music. | Thursday Club’s Meeting. ‘The Thursday club met with Mrs. John Gallup Thursday afternoon. The readers were Mrs. Michael Connealy and Mrs. Charles Bragg. Floyd Cranska has had poles erected along Main street from the corner near Alfred Hydal relldenca to near the resides of D. W. W. Adams for the purpose of Ilahllng the street with electricity. le power fur- nished from Mr. Cranska’s plant in the thread mill The Alvah Davis property on Main street, consisting of four dwelling houses, has been purchased by Joseph Lavalley of this village. ous Injury. Joseph- Allard, 16 years old, while at work about one of the machines in the thread mill, had his right hand caught and the forefinger taken off at the lower joint. Taken to Jail. Peter Myers was arrested Sunday night for intoxication and making a disturbance at Joseph Oullette’s place, where he broke a pane of glass and tried to force his way into the build- ing. He was taken before Justice B. W. Danielson, pleaded guilty and was sent to Brooklyn jail for sixty days. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hill have mov- ed from East Brooklyn to the Hiram Harris place in the north part of the town. Mission Circle Meets. The annual meeting of the Baptist ‘Woman's Foreign Mission society was held with Miss Anna Hill last week. ‘The meeting was opened with prayer by Mrs. Anthony Paranzino and the Scriptures were read by Mrs. Henry Roberts. The subject considered was ‘Work Among the Negroes. The annual offerings for foreign missions amount- ed to nearly $50. A social hour follow- ed the programme. NORTH STERLING. Missionary Anniversary Celebrated— Persol Items. The ladies’ auxiliary met with Mr: F. O. Plummer last week Thursday, It being the 75th Indis missionary an- res Gilbert Graves has moved to the house with Amos O. Martin: Wild geese are flying south in large numbers. Mrs. Arthur Logee of Danielsoh vis. ited Mrs. George C. Spooner last Sat- urday. Mr. Sample of Packerville has mov- ed to the Julius Karyhenn place, hav- ing leased it for five years. Henry Anderson and family and ‘William Anderson of Danielson visited the old homestead here last Saturday. Winfield Griffith has sold his wood- lot to Oscar Jencis, Roy LaPlace is moving to the Wilcox Four Corners. Native beef peddiers are numerous this fall. Mrs. Sarah Wood has been visiting realtives in Pawtucket, R. L, the past two weeks. Thomas G. Stoddard met with an accident last week while boarding a moving locomotive in Providence, and was taken to the Rhode Island hos_ pital, where his left foot was ampu- tated. He is improving as fast as can be expected. Russell Hill has moved from Dan- felson to the Hiram Harris place. Wells are low here and good drink- ing water is scarce. bullding an addi- tion to his horse barn. NORTH WOODSTOCK Neighbors’ Night at Grange—Attended Hartford Dedication. ‘Miss Mary Potter attended the dedi- cation of the armory in Hartford last Friday as a guest of Mr, -and Mrs. Henry Potter. Neighbors’ night.was observed in the &range Tuesday evening with Thomp- son, Putnam, Wolf Den and Senexit granges represented and furnishing the programme. - An oyster supper was served in the dining hall. Mrs. Charles Lee of New York is visiting her’ sister, Mrs. Willlam Erown. The Misses Bishop have closed their summer home here for the winter months and_gone to Boston. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Healey are at- - Letter boxes along the rural routes are to be numbered. DAYVILLE New Janiter for School Buildings— Personal Mention. The ladfes’ ald society met Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. Benjamin Cogswell. The Christlan Endeavor meeting on Sunday evening was led by the pastor. James Joslin has gone to Bridgeport o reside. Jabez Brown takes his place as care taker of the school buildings. Charles Root is expected back from the Day-Kimball hospital today (Sat- urday). Mrs. Andrew Hackett was taken to the Day-Kimball hospital on Thurs- da; in 8. Russeil attended the Yale- Harvard football game at Boston to- tending the national grange at Des ay. F. B. Rollison spent the week end in Moines, Ia. Miss Flerence over Sunday. Hibbard avas home CHAPLIN. Selectmen Improving Highways—Deer Frequently Seen — Visitor from Switzerland. They returned home Sunday, going by way of Norwich, making the trip in the doctor’s automobil Dr. B. Avery Segur of Switzerland and Dr. Gideon C. Segur of Hartford were visitors over last Sluldly with their cousin, Mrs. Mr, and Mrs. A. M. Ll!chfl!ld are visiting this week in New York. The selectmen are making the high- ways better in many places and fixing culyerts before winter arrives. Fine specimens of the deer family | :..re frequently seen abeut and are quite me. .| the life of Chri: STERLING . - of the Week—Epworth League Meeting. » The Ladies’ Aid society of the Ster- ling, M. E. charch hel 35 e home ot Mra, T. 3, Belanger on ‘cdnesda; The 'fl ht el\lb plan theif first e Enworth league neld & social at jue home of the president, Miss Edna the ho e A S evening Various Af a business New York. James Blanchard was eatertaine by Providence friends on Sunday 'and Monday. On Saturday Mr, and Mrs. Omer Freeland went to Southbridge, Mass., to_visit relative Deacon Burnett and family spent Sunday at Canterbury. Mrs. Nicholas Erown has closed her house for the winter and is staying with Mrs. F. J. Burnett. ‘William Clemmons spent Sunday in Pomfret. Miss Deborah Russell returned from Brookiyn, n Thursday evening. Misa’ Mande snd Oswal Btreet spent Sunday in Providence. NORTH WINDHAM. llustrated Lecture—Birthday Party. Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Bowen of East- ford were guests of Mrs. E. P. Hall and D. E. Lyons last Sunday. Rev. W. E. Lanphear of Mansfleld s giving a series of stereopticon views of t in the Congregational church, commencing Wednesday even- ing, continuing Thursday and Friday avmin:s C. R. Harris and Miss Nettie Hall were the delegates who represent- ed this church on Friday at the Chris- tlan Endeavor conventoin at Win 4 their meeting | ham. Mrs. D. C. Hartson celebrated her srlldfiu'hlefl 7th birthday on Mon- lay, Nov.) 15. Miss Mildred was made very happy with a party of little folks. recelved as a souvenir a little years. When ously living In Sterling he was instru- mental in the national flag raised, over the public lchoolhfml- the town. He was a 'genial, kind neighbor, honorable in business deal- ings, and was hoq')ltlbl. to_the throng of sportsmen who came to Beach pond hunting and fishing. He had been in failing health for several years. Local Notes. Miss Lottle Stanton was a guest over Sunday of Miss Maud Chapman at her father's home in Nerwich. In the absence of both organists from the Line meeting house on Sunday, Miss Stanton in Norwich and Mrs. Kellogg in Boston, Miss Esther Gallup ably presided at the organ. Mr. Kel- logg preached from Ros. 1:16, on “The Greatest Power in the World” Mr. Kellogg announced an exchange mext Stncay with Rev. Mr. Stanton of the Bap church in Moosup. Blr and Mrs. Benjamin F. Colburn have visited their ' brother, Thomas Barber, who recently moved from Norwich to his new farm home in Canterbury. Mrs, J. J. Williamson of Woodstock ‘has been visiting her brntnon. Bzpa A, n.nd George H. Gallu] Melinda Glllup ‘has been visit- h\( her sister, Mrs. Peleg Peckham, in Moosup. WEST WO0O0DSTOCK New Flagstaff at Schoolhouse—Bap- tism—Thursday Dinners Begun. The new flagpole for District No. 1 was raised last week Thursday. Ashley Hibbard is grading thé yard around his house and adding other im- provements. E. L. Morse and family spent Sun- dny with Mrs. George Tibbetts in Put- nam. Mrs. Walter Bussey of N Mre. . O. Hawkins o were callers at Knelin Sunday. Mrs, Frank Corbin returned Monday from a_few days’ visit_in Norwich, where she gttended the Stough meet- It ich and ngs. James Wilcax, who is over 80 years old, walked to Putnam one day last ‘week, a distance of over eight miles. Mrs. Isabel Wilcox has made a num- ber of improvements on her property since she moved in last summer. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Perrin and son Earl spent Sunday in East Thompson. The new candidates at the Baptist church were baptized Sunday in the baptistry of the Baptist church jn Puriwam. Birthday Surprise Party. Miss Bernice Bates was given a s prise party by about twenty young friends last week Friday evening In henor of her 18th birthday. rs. George tteq ‘tionds” i Providence over Sun- % orge Hester ana C. H. Newton, while hunting last Saturdey, shot a white rabbit. They have m good success in getting game bxrfi-. gray squirrels and rabbits. Officers of Woman’s Department. The ladies of the Windham County - Agricultural society have elected the following officers for tho coming year for the woman's department: Presi- dent, Mrs. N. C. Cleveland of Hamp- ton; first vice president, Mrs. P. W. Bowen of Killingly; second vice presi dent, Mrs. C. A. Porter of -Brooklyn third vice president, Mrs. Alfred Ennis of ‘Chaplin; secretary, Miss Helen Palmer of Brooklyn; executive com- . Cummings of Jewett of Hampton, ham of Scotland, Mrs. J. D. Converse of Thompson, Mrs. Mary Gallup of Sterling, Mrs. H. S. Covell of Pom- fret; superintendent of building, Ed- ‘win Harris of Brooklyn; assistants Mrs. Scott Tripp of Killingly, Mrs. George A. Witter of Brooklyn; entry clerks, Mrs. C. S. Hyde and Mrs. H. C. Clevel Travis-Palmer Wedding. On Wsdn-dly, the 170!, lrt"li.ll)fi ‘West Gloucester | D, Thl couple otoofl ‘under vergreens and white cl themums, th. ‘bride !le“lf dun away by her father. iscopal service was used with the m The bride was dressed in Alice blue silk and carried a bcuquet of bride roses. The flower girl was Beatrice Dunn, who carried a basket of violets.. Mrs. James S. Palmer played the wedding march. The decorations in the parior were ever- greens and white chrysanthemums and in the sitting room evergreen and pink chrysanthemums. The hfld.’- trlvel- ing ‘dress was Mrs. Travis left on a w-ddh:‘ mp In an automobile. Friends were present from Brooklyn, Manchester, Attleboro, and Newton, Mass, East Greenwich, R. I, and Danielson. The bride's pres- thfl ‘been visiting relatives here for a few xuhrlbuqmmundrwu Mr, ha s, Wil Simmons and Edwin Kenne- ‘Willlam Loring dy have m Providence visitors re- Attended Yale-Princeton Game. has been in New | ‘ale-Prince- | emy. burn. bhas returned a bad iting her sister, Mrs. also her brcther, George Leavens, in Danielson. Recovering from Typheid. Clarence Reed, who has been very ill the past ten days, thratened with typhoid fever, is much better at this writipg, although not yet out of dan- er. € ‘Mrs. wmmn Simmons has been en- sister, Mrs. Albert has been ente ‘hia sister, Miss Stetson, who is a teacher in Norwich. Food Sale and Entertainmeht. The food sale and entertalnment at the c)mrch. given for the benefit of the ies” Ald moclety by the four B.s, zed. The a the The easing motion song by Miss Wi Eyers and Miss Mil- dred Whitehead was heartily encored, as were the solos, trio, quartette, ing and phonograph selections. Personal Notes. Mrs. Charles Lewis spent Friday n Jmmu. Hopton t Sunday with esse o nt Sus friends in Providence. 5 Miss Rachael Clarke has returned from Hartford, where she has been a for the season. Mies Emma Spaldin Bost in for the benefit of the home here. one day recen mantic were here hi ‘Wednesday. here last week. the week at the Outloo} Roseland cottage as George W. Holt's bnlly last g has entertain- ed her brother, George Spalding of Dr. P. I Cassidy and friende Norwich spent several days hunting tion—Stereopticon Lecturp at Acad- llluhl-h T, McClellan was in Nor- Mlu'«k. Clarence H. Child, judge of probate, attended the probate convention In Hartford. Judge onday closed on, Rev. M. L. Williston of Pomfret gave a most interesting stereopticon lecture, ine Lands, in Academy hall ¥Friday evening. The lecture was senlor class. ASHFORD Dr. Cassidy on Hunting Trip from Norwich—News Notes. ‘Willlam Poole spent Sunday at his Edward Hllll was in Willmantic Danlel mmy and party of Willi- unting a few days. Connor was in Willilmantic Bert Gardner with his engine is saw- wood for E. M. Grant. k Jenny of New London spent B Wmm of Mdfllel spent of visttor. Master Waldo Ti nt Sat- ur ll‘l'!‘::h his cous g:u:’;muu Bamuel Collina - spent Baturday Providence and Boston on business. Yase, visited e p:tnm‘:.h egioe] s T, RN Albert Clarke, Sunda: Hr. I.nd Mrs. Charles E. r were visitors with relatives in Exeter, R. L, Saturday. Ervin Whitehead took an auto par- ty to Hope Valley and Westerly, R. L, . ur-. Charles Bragg visited friends in_Plainville, R. I, Saturday. Miss Lena Stetson, a nur'se in Provi. dence, has been vhmn; at Dr. James L. Gudnn’l. Henry Trudeau of g“r:" with his aunt, H].ll Ell-bcth us Mrs. Thomas Carlan entertatned her | s sister, Miss Mary Shimmers, Sunday. Burial of Samuel Ladd. Undertaker Frank H. Tillinghast was in Baltic Saturday, where he took charge of the burial service of Samuel b, iy the State of close of business, Nov. RESOUR( Loans and Discounts. GVerdrafis, secured an secured (not rousrv Due Trom State cmp:-'fl P B Banics and cents. 319, Next Sunday will be observed as Dible day at the Baptist church. The first meeting of the Circle of Willing Workers for the season was }'mo with Miss Edna Clark last Salur- ternoon. The first of the Thursday dimners for the season was held last week at the Corigregational church. The ladies are planuing to pack a barrel of box of ing and reading matter for some hy object to be sent before Christ- w mas. WAUREGAN Sermon by Rev. Dr. Stough—Govern- ment Inspector in the Village. Rev. Dr. Stough, the evangelist, a classmate of Rev. E. F. Talmadge, oc- cupied the Congregational pulpit Sun- day, giving an_excellent sermon on ‘Whosoever, Whatsoever and In My Name. The Wauregan company is receiving large shipments of cotton. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Atwood, after at- tending the football game Saturday, returned by way of Farmington, visit- ing their daughter Derothy, who is there attending L. Their son, J. A. Atwood, Jr., is in Yale. Mrs. J. A, Atwood, Mrs. F. T. John- son, Mrs. John Westcott and Mrs. Ad- dison Tracy attended thé quarterly meeting of the Eastern Connecticut branch of the Woman's Board of Mis- sions held in Plainfleld Wednesday. The Wauregan company has recent- 1y purchased 700 cords of hard wood on the Green Hollow road of Messrs. Til- linghast of Plainfield. A government postoffice inspector of Boston was in this village Wednes- day. SOUTH CANTERBURY. Hunters Shoot Young Quail—Traps Are Too Near Houses and Catch the Cats. The hunters who put In the whole afternoon Morday shooting one flock of quail in this vicinity are.not true sportsmen. The quail were not full grown. Perhaps a hunter from Jewett City may know something about it. Acts of this kind cause the farmers ents were numerous, consisting of lin- en, oll paintings, gold, silver and cut glase. THOMPSON Grangers Visit South Woodstock— Summer Homes Closed. Mrs. A. E. Knight has been visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wood of Put- nam Heights. Miss Hazel Converse of Putnam vis- ited her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. James Converse, Sunday, Mrs, William Chase, with her daugh: ters, Helen and Alice, has been visit- ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Converse. About sixteen local grangers enjoyed a ride and visit to the grange neigh- bore night at South Woodstock Tues- ay- Miss Bergice Armstrong entertained Miss Stoddard of Pomfret over the week—end. Mrs. Henry Elliott closed her home here this week to spend the winter in New York. Mr, and Mrs. Warren Loges moved this week to School street, Putnam., Miss Dorris Card of Putnam has been_spending several days with MP. ang Mrs. G, A. Pettls, Miss Marcia Dunning has closed her house and gone to New York for the winter. Mrs. and Miss Beebe attended a din- ner party in Woodstock Saturday night. PHOENIXVILLE Wells Are Dry for the First Time in Eighty Years—November Plowing. Wilfred Latham s improving in health, but is still very weak. The’ question of water is becoming a serious one here. Wells are dry now that have not been so in eighty years. W. I Lawton is employed at John McNair’s. Mme. De Riva has decided that farm- ing doesn’t pay here and is selling out. She intends to remain in the place, however. Pomtret is continuing the state road from the Eastford line toward Abing- ton_station. Albert Green s employed in Hamp- to forbid hunting on their land, and |to®m may be the cause of several farms be- ing posted next fall. & Trappers should be careful about seiting traps rear any house, as they are sure to catch the cats. Cats are needed on the farm fully as much as a dog, and are of more value than most people are aware of. | Bertha Clark is spending a week in Norwich. Miss Nellie Carpenter and mother, of Lisbon, were guests at Maple Lax farm Sunday. HAMPTON Little Items of Local News: Miss Anna Burnham of the Prospect house, Hampton Hill, was in Putnam Saturday. Postmaster A. B. Roberts made a visit to Willimantic in his new au mobile this week. W. N. Jewett of Clark's Commers called on local friends recently, Messrs. Frank Phillips and Albert b s Mills were Thread City visitors Mon-— day. George E. Nicholls has = engaged George Wallawash, fomerly of New York, as herdsman for the winter. wnu-m Riley's condition is imprev- Mr Tillinghast is' soon to set up.a sawmill on the woodlot of Thomas Smith. Riley and daughters, Mgs, T. J. Katherine and Lillian, were visitors Saturday, WILSONVILLE . R. Childs has retur Mnrn-d home, after vllltln: friends in Brookfield, lar'. Charles Jennings and son of mnwn are visiting the {un'- sis- IRI.C.P.WII‘M Mtss Henry Aeapo is in the empl Charles Griggs, teaming in West l- lington. George R. Spalding is plowing Yor John Russ on the Warren place. Edmond Green is at his home here for a few days. Joseph Papineau is employed by the selectmen putting in a new bridge at the McGovern place. WESTMINSTER Attended Dedication of Stats Armory —Men of Church Cut the Winter's Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barstow of Nor- wich and little daughter, Irene, return- | qay atternoon. ed to their home Sunday, after a visit with Mr. Barstow's father, George Barstow. Rev. A. A. Smith spent a couple of days last week with friends in Sterling. Mrs. Sarah B. Hadley of South Can- terbury was a caller here the past Miss Elsa Hall spent Sunday at her Home in Coven Mrs. Charles wich the first of the week. Representatives Elmer Bennett and Edward Baker attended the dedication of the state armory in Hatrford last week. 2 Mrs, Fred Newton was a Norwich visitor on Friday. The men of the parish met at the church Saturday and cut the winter's supply of wood. HOWARD VALLEY Frank Hawkes of Foster, R. L, spent a lekv-v days with J. F. Hawkes this Mr. Wythe of Clinton, Mass., held ineetings in the valley Sunday. Eumer 18 '«Ilfln‘ for A J. ot Mecaughln of Grow Tl Thoiras R aawton was i Nocei well known and aged resident dl- Lo, '1’. ge Thatcher of Canterbury is uuylnc at the home of her a.lulh- ter, Mrs. George R. Torrey, at present. Mrs. Julia. Wilbur has returned from Providence, where she has been visit- Inglher twin sister. rs. Lydia Spicer has been in Wash- ington, where she visited her brother. Rev. J. W. Payne of Jewett City preachicd Sunday. He was not a can- didate. After the morning service a ‘business meeting of the church mem- bers was held. One member has r: ed by _contribution about $100 this week towards reducing the church Redemption t with ‘reasurer circulatiol Total ... Capital stock paid ta. !ll l\ll fund . Undy ue to - of national banks Due to Trust Compani nd debt. The collector was a woman and | _Savinge nk: 29, :;ch contributions was not less than Dl;'.l‘d;nd- un- Joseph _Levalley entertained his | 3biity subject nephew, Henry Provost of Woonsock-| {o checl 238, et, formerly a resident here. Certified chlckl Mrs. Everett Richmond visited Sat- urday and Sunday with her brother, Mr. Fiske, at Plum Island. Mrs. Emily Shelley has been in Greene, R. I, the past week on account of the serious iliness of her father, Joseph Hopkin: Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Richmond of Eilmville spent Sunday here with rela- tives. David Labon, who has recently gone into the shoe business in New Bedford, spent Sunday at his home. The King’s Daughters had a ten cent tea at their rooms Monday afternoon. Reserved for Tax Total emnly swear that the 1n t this 19th day of Noves Correct—Attest: Nal e agents Banks . . Fractionai paper “currency, LIABILITIES e to the best of my kn: CHARLES H. PHELPS, Cashier. Suisbcribed And_sworn 1o before me, BANK STATEMENTS. No. 1451 in|, REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF The Merchants National Bank, Nor- Connecticut, at the 16th, 190! CES. i 8 lona. to secure t—lrmr 749.30 106.00 U. S, r cent. of 722.04 27.00 460.41 59.97 abov mber, 1909. PERCIVAL W, cuAP)s N ublie. LIPPITT, $324,699.45 166.92 0.00 REPORT o THE COND 5730.00| The Uncas National Ban| ich, in the state o 446.82 of business, Nov. i .« $511477.07 +§ 100,000.00 26,000.00 19,780.38 97,200.00 268,996.69 500.00 $611,477.07 State of Connecticut, County of New A H Fhelps, Cash- 113412 L 20.480.00 o Redemption l?. with U, A per cent circulation Capital st 1 s‘l‘fllu-‘uknu n u a Banke 673, plunkers EXLET Companies and £ Savings banks 91,877.11 Due to' approv- FIWi ed reserve P 1,205.07 $2.00 Posits subject t to check 457,508.05 imand certifi- “w cates of de- W0 citited checka “TE08: . ‘ehee S, btk ” B Outstanding 765.22 United States Deposits Bonds borrowed Reserved for taxes’ the who swear th C. Subscribed and .—orn this 15th day of November, ALLYN r.'i. 12811 e "'.E-‘;:',, JAMES B SHANNON, L ‘Savings g TH, 1,002.31| Tnovied Directore Ne. 1157, emiums on nd: Bonds, securities, atc... . Banking house, furniture and fixtures Due from approved reserve "rlcuonll paper eurrency, nickels, and ocents. Lawful money reserve in nk, vis: Specis Legal notes Redemption fund with U, 8 Trensurer (6 per cent. of eirculation) 4.400.00 DOV s wviass ond L. 341690006 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in. 3 100, Surplus fund. .. Rl 1 <+ Undivided proit nses and taxes puid 5,00%07 National Bank “moles ot standing 07,9600 and Savin 281000 to ents . . 5,781 Dividends unpaid gu Ingividual deposits “subject Wi to check . = 18231000 Cashier's checks out- standing B osiinte Total 3416,038, State of Cannoctlcut. County of London, ss. X Willk he Mrs tus Fiske of Killingly is FRANK T Y visiting her daughter, Mrs. Richmond, C L R WEGRARD. for few days. novzod rectors. The Ladies’ Ald society held l oW~ ing bee at the church vestry Thurs- . 6T, day afternoon. The flock of wild geese attracted PORT OF THE The Thames. Nattonal ol ONDITION Bank, at No at Subscribed and sworn to before Overdrafts much attention here Sunday evening.| Wich, in the State of Connecticu s 1955 0 °fn';‘g";,~' ""; Although they were flying very low, it of business Nov. 16, 1909: otary N"L was so dark they could not be seen, RESOURCES. Correct—Atte: but were plainly heard. Loans and Discounts JOHN C. PERKINE, _ & .. James Farland of Whitinsville ratts, secured and un- ARTHTR D LATHROS, spent Sunday here with his parents. ded.e3 . ARTHUR J. DAW : Frederick sier won the prize of 100,000.00| 70304 D) $2 at the bowling alley Monday even- 3 b kT ing. | His score was 100 The Thames Loan & Trust Com; Scarlet Fever Fsared. securities, eto. <t ¥ ux ln no the close of bu m-.- on the .u’zfl 1t is feared there will be a spread R farmiture, . ¢ ie.00 | HOTIMBET 100 of (he much dreaded ase, scarlet R ASSETS. fever, here, 2s a little girl named (not reserve 21,266.99 | Loans nd Discounts. u:qm Barry attended school Monday and had been | Due from appro ill with scarlet fever. It had reached :(he p‘nu”m ld!lll. nOW] e dange The l?fonl ‘was dismissed early Tue: day morning for a week, and the health officer, Dr. Chase, has fumigated the room. The child had been comfort- ably il! with the disease and had not been under quarantine wntil this wee] lllder the health officer had been nof nickels, and $169, Nelson_Caplette was a visitor in Putnam_Wednesday. Mrs. Benjamin Northrup and &on, William, of Norwich, spent Tuesday at the home of Henry Northrup, on the Greene Hollow road. The ladies of the G. A. R. will hold their monthly meeting Friday, when they will entertain some of the high officers of the circle, The D. A. R. were entertained at the | p, home of Mrs. George Loring Wednes- Treadurer (5 per ce clrculation) +..v.s Total $11, CANTERBURY. Y. P. A. C. Rehearsing for Entertain- ment. Mrs. Charles E. Baker, who has been Due lfl T rust companies and Savings banks D1yidends u 165, 1 Iul posits -nbjocz Ban Fractional p.p.r uurnney. Lawtul lonoy‘ Hoserve in" Bank. 2,500.00 Redemption fund with U. ,218.10 244.00 nt. o! 266, 678.08 582.98 568.92 $1,006,000.00 600,000.00 .87 100,000.00 pnn L L EE] 1 and Fund set aside for Bavings Depositor: gAYy 84,7208 Total Assets ............ $953,1 3 LITIES. Capital Stogk 100.000.08 Surplus fu oaea Other Undivided ' ‘Profits, ses and $5,752.87 326,458.05 its . Deposity in Sav: ings Depart- ment . visiting her cousins at Crystal Spring farm, has returned to her home at River View farm, Mansfield Mrs, Charles Richmond has gon Brewsters Neck to the state hospitai It is hoped she will come back entirely cured. The Y. P. A. C’s are reflearsing for an enteruln jen L. Bennett and children will spend todsy (B with Bonnstrl Illltf, of Plainfleld, it being Mrs. Bennett's and Mrs. Ca.rponur‘l birthdays. tneock chec! cnhl-#. chec! outstanding nited Stu tes deposits 1,262, 1, emnly swear 065.59 19343 356.68 00.00 o WL 00 $3,450,471 Biate of Connesticii. Gounty of New Charles W. Gale, Cash- named bank do sol. Total Liabilities ‘State of Connecticut, c nty 2 g5 Norwich. Nov. 1 LY n. wt ek nuuur of (ho&l.n- emnv roar the To ..gr y n’ln- best of now) PERKINS. Treasurer. Subgeribed and wgen to befare this 19th day of NovEmber. 1909, pwiamy L UNDERWOOD, nov20d Notary Pubije tement that t {5 True %o the best of my Knowlsd There were forty out to the C. . |and bellef. nseun‘ at the Plains lnm meeting was led by Miss Doh CHAS. W. GALE, Cashier. bscribed and sworn to befors mme, thh 15th day of November, 19 WILLIAM T. Correct—Attest: ?uvwn L JOHN C. JOEN POR Ny it JOHNSON, ER] m‘l“ Diretows. Have You Noticed the Increased Travel? 1t's & sure sign of good weather fine roads. flu" Hll to rl out Kh.m::ln .0 r. e furnisi