Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 7, 1910, Page 12

WINDHAN COUNTY. CENTRAL VILLAGE irthday Party—Purchaser From lda- ho to Occupy Ballou Farm-——Person- al Mention. Miss Beatrice Gandner entertained at her home Wednesday evening in hon- or_of her fifteenth birthday. Mrs. Philip Mathewson assisted at fhe mystery booth at the May dinner for the Day-Kimbail hospital in Put- nam Saturday. Mrs. Jack Capwelll has been enter- taining Mrs. Alec Mott of Plainfield. State Policeman Frederick Mitchell visited his family here Wednesday. Coming From Idaho. Mr. LaFavre, who has recently pur- chased the Ballou farm in Kennedy City, will return to his home in Idaho, where he has been engaged in farm- ing and mining. In about a year he will return here ito lice, after settling his business in Idaho. Mrs. Warren Hopkins and baby Al- fred spent Sunday in Providence, where Mr. Hopkins is employed in the Hepe Rubber store. Miss Geer’s Death People were sui‘prised to hear of the ldeath of Miss Flattle Geer in New l.onden Thursda)y, Miss Geer for- merly lived here with Henry Frink's family, where she attended school. Mr. and Mrs. Frink attended the funeral in New London Friday afternoon. Fred Kies of Wauregan has been taking the censws enumeration in this village the past week. Mrs. Henry Williams, a nurse from Canterbury, is caring for Fred W. Tillinghast, who, is seriously ill with pneumonia. Fred Brewstershas been entertaining Percy Schofield of Pittsfield, Mass. Miss Helen NMathewson entertained & party of frfemds Saturday evening in honor of her guests, Misses Shirley and Lila Schotield of Pittsfield, Mass. Mrs. John Stone of Norwich vis- fted her father, Nathaniel P. Thomp- son, Thursday. Mrs. John E. Vaughn, Miss Marlan and Master Stanley Vaughn, returned to Norwich Sumday evening after spending several days at William Sim- mons’. Mr, an@ Mrs. Frank Olds of Provi- dence have been visiting at Charles E. Barber’s. Miss Josephine Armstirong spent Sunday at.her home in Pawtucket, R. I Mrs. Nellie Larkins of Oxford, Mass., has been the guest of Mrs. Kate Easton. Barn Burned. Thomas Kennedy received word on Saturday morming that his barn on his farm in Plainfield had burned during the night. Tt was insured, Mrs. Perkine has 'been collecting dimes in this village for the benefit of the hospital' in Putmam. T high school baseball team was Gefeated at Wauregan Saturday aft- ernoon. Mrs. Narcisse Caplette and little daughter Blanche returned from Putnam Sunday, after spending sev- eral days at Mr. Caplette’s father’s. Jackson Willomghby, who has been wvery 1l at his home in Canterbury, ‘was able to drivevhers Saturday for a short visit. Badward Carey Tillinghast, a stu- dent at Worcester academy, was call- ed home Saturday on account of the fliness 8§ his father, Fred W. Tilllng- hast. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barber have been visiting Mrs. Barber's cousin, Mrs. Frank Olds, In Providence. George Carey of Norwich was the guest Sunday of his brother, Fitch A. Carey. ‘The King’s Daughters met at thelr vooms Monday afternoon. Delegates to Convention. Mrs. George R. Bliven and Mrs. Charles A. Eyles were chosen dele- gates to attemd the Sunday school convention in Danlelsok Priday after- noon and everting. Miss Stetson of Norwich has been visiting her Wrother, Station Agent Mortimer Stetson. A Dband of gypsies passed through here Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Mattie Main spent Sunday with her parents ‘in Mansfield, Mrs. Julia Newton, who has been apending the winter in New London, Bas returned to her home here. Coming Back from Florida. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Willis D. Rouse, who have spent thei winter In St. Cloud, Fla., will soon reQurn to their home hers. James Noble was arrested Sunday evening for intaxication. Monday morning Deputy Sheriff George R. Bliven took him to Brooklyn. He has recently returned from Putnam hos- | pital, where he had his leg amputat- Miss Ruth Kendall of Brooklyn has been the guest of her sister, Miss Al- fece Kendall Schools were closed Friday, as the teachers attended the convention In Willimantic. Arthur Williams has moved his family from Jewett City to Barber’s tenement over the new store, which he recently purchased from Warren L. Hopkins. Nathaniel P. Thompson spent Mon- day in Norwich. Miss Bertha Stone was in Norwich Tuesday. Sanford Holloway had a shock on Monday afternoon while walking near the home of Charles Dearborn. was taken to his home in a carriage by friends. several months. Miss Louise Tillinghast attended a birthday party at the home of Mrs. John Phillips in Wauregan Monday afternoon. Mrs. Samuel Mitchell has returned from Philadeiphia, where she has been spending the winter with her daughter. lliam Medberry of Canterbury has been a visitor at Thomas Shan- non’s. Mrs, Augusta Ray and Mrs. Samuel Barber of Jewett City have been vis- iting local friends. Nathaniel P. Thompson gave a din- ner Wednesday in honor of his grand- children, daughters of Daniel Shippee. Mrs. Mattie Main has gone to Wil- limantic to reside. Mrs. Kate Easton, who moved to Oxford. Mass., Wednesday entertained Mrs. Bray, Miss Annie Hood, Mrs. Emma Jencks and Mrs. Chamberlain of Central Falls, R. I, Monday. WESTMINSTER Funeral of Little Girl Who Feil Into Well While at Play. A number of people from this place attended the funeral of Ellen, the Iit- tle daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jabusch, held from their home on the Brodklyn road last Sunday afternoon. The lit- tle girl was drowned on Friday by faling Into a well while out at play. Much sympathy is expressed by the geop‘le of this community, as the child ad attended church and Sunday school here. Rev. A. A. Smith officiated at the funmeral. The C. E. meeting Sunday evening :rn.s led by the president, Mrs. Bars- ow. ‘The Tocal Sunday school is making plans to ebserve Children’s day, with & concert. Notice was given Sunday of a meet- fng of the Danielson Sunday school auxiliary, to e held in Danielson Fri- day Some from this place attended. Mrs. Morris Goldstein and children, who haye spent the winter in Now : LETTERS FROM TWO STATES. ‘ WARRENVILLE | home of Mrs., W. L. Durkee Wednes- York, have returfew {_ -feir home here. MOOJSUP Fred Barber's Condition Serious— Tuesday Club’s Nets $41. Fred Barber, who was so severely injured Tuesday afternoon by the breaking of one of the treads of a flight of stairs in the Moosup mills, throwing him to the bottom, remains in a critical condition, though the chances seem to be in his favor. Described California Scenes. The Thursday club met with Mrs. T. M. Varney. The usual readings were omitted. The president, Mrs J. H. Milner, gave an interesting account of her recent trip to California, and of the places visited. Colored views of the various localities and people were shown. She was presented a bouquet of Killarney roses. Ice cream and cake werg served. The next meet- ing will be held with Mrs. Charles Bragg in Central Village. The readers will be Mrs. C. F. Wilbur, history, and Mrs. E. A. Whitehead, fiction. Benefit of Epworth League Nets $41. A farce comedy in two acts, A Hole in the Fence, was given Wednesday evening in the Joy theater for the ben- efit of the Epworth league of the Methodist church. The drama was largely attended and the parts were well taken. Following is the cast of characters: Harold Bruce, on one side of the fence, W. Franklin Sheldon; Bobbie Hunt, over the fence and out, Lowell Salisbury; Mike, an Irish hu- morist, A, W. Potter; Uncle Nat, a colored gardener, Willlam Burnett; Katharine Erskine, on the other side of the fence, Miss Florence Baker; Madge Trent, on the fence, Miss Edith Evers; Zina Olson, a Swedish maid, Miss Angelina Littlefield. Miss Ethel Parkhurst presided at the piano. Fol- lowing the entertainment ice eream, cake and home-made candy were on sale. The net proceeds were $41, which are to be used for church pur- poses. Meeting—Comedy Notes. C. R. Johnson lost a valuable dog last Monday by being run over by the cars. The fair Saturday evening by the Hill hose company was largely attend- ed and the proceeds were very satis- factory. DAYVILLE Meeting of Church Organizations— Hospitality for Motor Parties. The Tadies’ Aid society met with Mrs. W. J. Reynolds on Wednesday afternoon. The Brotherhood club of young men met with Harold Field Wednesday evening, Miss Deborah Russell has been con- fined to the house with quinzy sore throat the past week. George Michie has moved his family from Norwich to the Mrs. Fannie Ben- nett house on High street. Mrs. John Wcod spent the week end in Sterling. Mrs. C. C. Birgeton of Crompton, R. 1., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gus- tavus Bergsten. Miss Sara Burnett spent Sunday with her parents, Deacon and Mrs. Burnett, Mrs. Ellen Williams has been spend- ing several days with Moosup friends. Entertained Motorists. Mrs. L. N. Grieg entertained the following auto party on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Angus Park, William Park, Miss Standish and Mrs. F. G. Way. Mr. and Mrs. Bidwell entertained the following auto party: Mr, and Mrs. F. L. Woodward of Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. David Corey of Denver, Col., Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dexter, and Mrs. Maude Chase, all of Provi- dence, Leon Blanchard spent the week end with Franklin friends. ‘Miss Mary Curran has left Dayville to_reside in Putnam. Mrs. Bernnan and daughter, Kate, with Miss Helen Fowler, spent Sunday in Norwich. Miss Anna Thompson is confined to the house with the grip. Meeting of Ladies’ Aid Society—Grange Holds Pleasant Session. The Ladies’ Aid society met at the day afternoon. | bee, Everett Cushman and Mr. and Mrs. | Pomona at North Woodstock last Sat- He | He has been feeble for | | ! Jecturer’s hour a lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. D. Mathewson and Miss Ida IL.ouks enjoyed an automobile ride to Hartforg one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Bassett, E. F.| Bassett, Clarence Lee, Rev. B. C. Bug- F. H. Bennette attended Quinebaug urday. Mrs. Ehil Wright has returned home, after spending several weeks with her parents. Eva Darling has been visiting W. J. Brackley. liam Whitehouse spent last week in Willimantic. Ashford Grange, No. 90 held an in- | teresting meeting in Baker’s hall last | week Wednesday evening. After the A Fary pleasant evening was enjoved by all. several SR It S e TS | WOODSTOCK VALLEY. | Local Grangers®Attend Pomona Meet- ing. G. M. Randall has entered the em- ploy of A D. Briggs, at Pomfret. Walter E. Angell of Spencer, Mass., spent Sunday with friends in town. Several from here attended the Quinebaug Pomona grange meeting at North Woodstock on Saturday. George Johnson of Abington was in The Gallup homestead is opened for the season and will be kept the com- summer by Miss Nettie Gallup and Cynthia Phillips, spent the winter with relatives in ‘Weserly, R. I, has returned to her summer cottage on Elm corner. The large family ,of Albert Dawley has had a hard siege with scarlet fe- ver. The mother and all the children have been seriously sick with it, but are convalescent; and the quarantine is removed. Mrs. Ann Corey and her daughter- in-law, Mrs. Alvin Corey, and_ two chiidren, have driven to Eastern Point for a visit of several days. A strawberry supper is being plan- ned by the Christian Endeavor soci- ety. The sacrament of the Lord’s Sup- per was administered in the Liue meeting house last Sunday. Census Completed. Mr. Kellogg is through the task of taking the census for the town and village of Voluntown. A. W. Noone of Peterboro, N. H, gas recently taken an auto ride down ere. Mrs. Peleg M. Peckham of Moosup is visiting her brother, Alfred Gallup. Stake Pierced Throat. As Alonzo Button, who is working for George H. Gallup, was working about a heavy team wagon, his foot slipped so that the sharp end of a stake pierced his throat, making an ugly gash between the windpipe and jugular vein, requiring the services of a surgeon. NORTH STERLING- Census Taker at Work — Partridge’s Nest Found Containing Twelve Eggs. Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Cleaver were in Norwich Wednesday. Miss Clara M. Spooner was at home Sunday. Mrs. J. Leroy Frink of New Lon- don has been visiting Mrs. F. O. Plummer. Mrs. Walter Vaughn has been here the past week taking the census. H. V. Stackpole and family of Dan- ijelson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Cleaver. Melvin Wood’'s daughter, Florence, of Danielson, formerly of this place, has scarlet fever. Miss Clara M. Spooner, while pick- ing wild flowers last week, found a partridge nest with twelve eggs. John Chapman and Mrs. Hattie Carpenter of Rockland, Mass., have been vigiting at George Rainsford’s. Bert Hall and family of Hartford spent Sunday wi*h Jared Hall. They made the trip w..h their auto. E. A. Hall has moved his steam sawmill to the Irving Hall place. Eugene Fraser has bought the black- smith shop at Sterling. Frank O. Plummer and family and Miss Clara M. Spooner visited friends in Worcester recently. Mr. Plummer made the trip with his new 1910 model auto. WO0O0DSTOCK Senior Class Held Social at Academy— News Notes of the Week. Miss Florence Wilcox of Uncasville has been spending a few days in town with friends. Mrs. Elizabeth Bingham of Spring- field is visiting her mother, Mrs. F. ‘W. Flynn. Mrs. John Addison Porter was last Friday a guest of Miss Mary L. Flynn. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kingsbury have been to Hartford on an automo- bile trip. Miss Inza Heinrichs and a friend came Monday and opened Cloverlea for the summer. F. W, Heinrichs is putting an addi- tion on_ his barn. The Ladies’ Home Missionary soci- ety met at Overlook manse Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Clarence H. Child as_leader. Mrs. Erastus Gallup of Hartford has been a guest of Mrs. J. J. Williamson. ‘William A. Howard the mail driver, is confined to the house with a lame back. The senior class at the academy held a social at the academy Friday eve- ning. The winding of thé May pole was one of the features. PLAINFIELD Mrs. Annie Briggs Sprained Wrist— Personal Notes. Mrs. Irving Hubbard of Providence is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. B. Les- ter. Several from here attended the fu- neral of Walter Place of Oneco. Mrs. Annie Briggs sprained her wrist while away attendine the funeral of her brother-in-law, Walter Place. Misses Alice Bradford, Grace Dodge and Louise Webberly were guests of Miss Edith Exley Friday night. ’ Master John Gallup is having the measles, Levi Clark and Frank Lyon were visitors on Hartford Saturday. Robert Dawley has moved into Mrs. Hattie Kingsley’s tenement. Mrs. Potter and son Fred of South Scituate, R. 1., have been visiting Mrs, Elizabetl* Smith. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bushnell of Canterbury spent Thursday with Mrs. John Dodge. SOUTH CANTERBURY. Personal Items of Lo(rl Interest. Miss Esther Morse has been visit- ing her cousin, Mrs Lizie Rose, at Moosup. Miss Hannah Baldwin was in Nor- wich last week Thursday. Frank V. Lyon was the guest of Levi N. Clark several dayvs recently. Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Ladd of Nor- wich were guests of their aunt, Mrs. T. J. Barber, last week Friday. town Sunday, #@lso Augustine Bartlett of Putnam. Rev. P. S. Butler, pastor of the Ad- vent church, in this place. is ill at his home in West Woodstock. Miss Maude Briggs is ill. i Judson Lyon has moved his family to Oxford, Mass. CLARK’S CORNERS Visitors from Los Angeles. ‘W. Blaine Oliver returned to Phila- | @elphia Thursday to resume his stud- ies at the dental college. Miss Mary E. G. Kelly left Monday for New Haven, Mrs. M. F. Palmer and son have been at the Maples. Navin of New Haven was a visitor. ce Burnham of Los Ange- is visiting her aunt, Mrs. L. H. Jewett. The young people are busy hanging May baskets. ASHFORD Local People Buy Old Hotel Property. Several from here attended the auc- tion at the hotel in Eastford Monday. John T. Greene, who has been seri- ously ill, is able to be out. Mrs. Samuel Bates is visiting friends in_Dayville, Mrs. D. B. Packer is still confined to her bed by illness. The old hotel property purchasers in town. is sold to Mrs. C. E. Douglass and son Willie of Norwich were guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Barber, recently. Miss June I.. Barber of Norwich spent Sunday with her father, Thom- as J. Barber. ATTAWAUGAN John Dunse of Taftville spent Sun- day with James Dunse, Mrs. Gertrude Baker and family are staying with her mother, Mrs. Benja- min, Taft, until they settle gheir home elsewhere. Mrs. Timothy Sweeney Is visiting in Manchester, N. H. Miss Edith Fressell with her parents here. Miss Susie Pray is home for a few weeks’ vacation. . Miss Gertrude Waterhouse was tak- en into the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday as a member of the church. Miss Mildred Harris is on the sick list with a cold. Mrs. Paul Lavallee has returned home from the hospital, where she re- ceived treatment. Philip Rivers of Plainfield has moved his family hers, where he will re- side. spent Sunday HOWARD VALLEY Mrs, ¥. A. Burnham and Mrs. 1. F. Hawkes visited rfiends in Danielson Tuesday. . Bro. F. Bassett of Worcester, Mass., preached in the Valley April 24. Rev. John Roberts of Clinton, Mass., preached May 1. David Copeland visited friends in Groton last Sunday. o "~ COLUMBIA No Milk Shipped This Week—Describ« ed Rev. W. A, Shelton’s Work In Okluhoma—Church Improvements. The milic strike is now on. The producers in this section made the last shipment last Saturday mrnl:f. and, Y | acting with other producers all over ‘New England no further shipment will be made until prices are made satls- faetory. The producers demand last winter prices, which is is not at all unreasonable under t_conditions regarding milkk production, If the pro- ducers are all united they will got what they demand. Producers have become tired of producing milk a loss for the purpose of puttl money in the contractors’ pockets, he re- sult of the strike will be carefully m:%hsd for by all the parties inter- Colum D ted Willimantic, A Dall game was played on Colum- bia freen lagt Saturday afternoon by the local nine and a nine from Willi- mantic. The game was won by the lo- cals, score 8 to 3. William A. Coliins, Jr, and family spent last Sunday with relatives in Hamden Defore returning home, Mrs. Collins and children visited her par- ents,” Rev, and Mrs. J. P. Harvey, at Chester, Mass, New Books in Circulation. The new books recently purchased for_this year’s addition to the Saxton B, Little free library have been recely- ed and are now In circulation. Former Pastor Pleasantly Located. Mrs. Mary B. Yeomans, who spent a portion the past winter in ( - homa, where Rev. W, A, Shelton, for- mer pastor of the Columbia Congrega- tional church, is located, gave a most interesting talk at the noon session ef the Sunday school last Sunday regard- —— . Inspection of Cadet Battalion—Recep- tion to Rev. and Mrs. Fisher—Local Man Saw Weston Finish. Mansfield about his trip to Missouri and the uni-. vereity at Columbus. Prof. Trueman gave a talk on trusts and combinations of farmers especially in connection with the present milk strike. L Capt. P. C, Lockridge of the general staff visited Storrs Wednesday and in- spected cadet battalion. The In- spection consisted of battalion review and inspection, followed by battalion and company drill, escort to the colors and ended with guard mounting. The Ladles’ circle met with Mr: H. Lamson on A reception will be given to Rev. and Mrs, O. D. Fisher in the church par- y afternoon at 4 o'dlock. lors. Saturda; Mr. Fisher will leave Storrs for South ‘Windsor the 18th of May. ‘Work has been started on the new house of Joe King. The house will oc- cupy the site of the old house recently destroyed by fire. Miss Ella’ Tucker has returned to her home in Lebanon. Dr. Charles Thorn is epending the week in New York. He reports eee- ing Weston, the pedestrian, when he entered New York. . . Delos James spent a few days In Storrs. He has secured a position near Harrisburg, Pa. Miss Dawley of Colchester spent = few days with Miss Abbie Hicks. Circulars for the combined summer school of the college and the state normal school of Willlmantic are be- ing issued. Brooklyn, N. Y., are at Dr. F. E. Guild's. Mrs. John Lynch was taken to St. Joseph's hospital Monday suffering from pneumonia. Mrs. H. H. Gallup and Miss Susan Gallup of Norwich were guests of e e e en a week in Boston. Mr, and Mrs. Delazon Wood and grandson, Ernest Machia, have moved back to their old home in Fairfax, Vt. J. Alden Weir of New York was in town over Sunday. Miss Mary Frink returned Monday from an eight weeks’' visit' in New York. Guests at Charles Keeney’s on Sun- day were Mrs. Goss, Miss Alberta Maynarg and Harry Dawson of New London. Mrs. Forest Luffler of New London spent Sunday with her parents, Col. and Mrs. W. S. Chappell, John Bates and family have returned from New York and are at Benoni Bates’, Mrs. Edward Billings is in Provi- dence, taking care of her son, who is ill with pneumonia. Miss Lucy Gelston, who has been the guest of Mrs. Waldo Bingham, has S;turned to her home jn East Had- m. Rev. John Townsend, the new rec- tor of St. Paul's, officiated for the first g‘g:‘e 3;; mnmrrnnlx;nsmnservice on Ascen- S———-TAFFORDVILL—E ing Mr, Shelton and his werk in this Andréw Metzger was in Norwich weatern fleld, During his stay in Co- Sunday. Busitise Poind Purty Tor Mk lumbia, Mr. Shelton won many friends ara y for Miss Jones, | who are glad to learn that he s pleas b JoRugun < Baw: retarned the Local antly located in his new field, that the from an extended visit in New Haven, Norwich and Franklin. SOUTH WINDHAM. New House for Guilford Smith—Bar- stow-Saunders Engagement nounced—Re Guilford Smith has broken ground for a new house on a part of the Mary Hewitt property. Mrs. Lydia PBishop !s visiting her niece, Mrs. William Cada Fitch, of New Haven. The Sunday school service was omit- ted Sunday while the school listened to an address by the Rev. Rennetts Miller on_ Deciding for Christ. Mrs. Fred Hull of Guilford spent Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. George Chamberlain. Mrs. Elizabeth Gifford of Hardwick, Vt., Is visiting her son, Frank Gifford. Miss Alberta Eno spent Sunday at her home at Mansfield Center. ‘Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Murdock called on friends at Lantern Hill Sunday. W. P. Barstow left town Tuesday for a short business trip. The engagement of Miss Ella Saun- ders Young of South Williamstown, Mass., to Cassius A. Barstow of South Windham was announced this week. Wednesday evening closed a series of meetings conducte@ by the Rev. Rennetts Miller which have been of unusual interest. Mr. and Mrs. Leslls BalMdwin and Miss Elsie Maine of Franklin were vis— itors at the home of Mrs. Frank Gif- ford on Sunday. Mrs. E. Hummerstein has been en- tertaining her son, George Swan, and wife of Preston City. ‘The house formerly oceupied by Miss May Hewitt, now owned by Guilford Smith, is being thoroughly repaired and is to have all the modern Improve- ments. TOLLAND COUNTY. SOUTH COVENTRY. New Men in Silk Business—Birthday Party—Personals. people are erecting a w church for him, that he is enthusiastic bis work and dearly loved by the large congregation to whom he preaches. The recent wet weather has delayed work somewhat on the repair of high ways, although Road Master Porter s gllubl.nx the work as rapidly as possi- e. Vaill s Il Phoebe Winter of Willimmantie has been the guest of Miss J. Eliza Chaffee. Mrs. F. S. Miller and Lura ¥, Mill- er of Worcester spent several days at 8, Colburn’s recently. & Webster and family of Springfield are visiting Mrs. Web- ster’s mother, Mrs. J. Booth. M: Elias Bannister of have recently moved into Mr. Giltrop's. Miss Jones, the local minister, en- tertained her father, I. K. Janes of Hartford, recently. Mr. and Mrs, Andrew Goodwill at- tended the funeral of Mr. Goodwill's sister, Mrs. Sarah Butler of Palmer, Mass., last week Thursday. ‘The members of the Bible class and girls’ auxiliary and a few other friends gave a surprise pound party last Sat- urday evening te Rev. M, H. Jones, in honor of her birthday. Refreshments were served, and the evening was en- joyed by all. MANSFIELD DEPOT Funeral of E. A. Dimock—Visiters of the Week. The funeral of E. A. Dimock took place at his home Tuesday afternoon, Rev, R. H. Sherman officiating. A very pleasant social was held Wed- nesday evening at the Baptist churoh. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Stev tle son of Brooklyn, N. Y. novum? Mrs, Stevens' father, Improvements at Church, Metal roo. has been ordered for the chureh 1ding «nd when this is put in place the dies’ Aid society will redecorate the interior. New car pets will also take the place of thoss now.in use. The varlous committces have been chosen and when the work begins it will be shed to completion as rapldly as possible, WILLINGTON Matters of Local Interest — Religious and Personal Items. Mr, and Mrs, Lewis W, Kingsiey of Rome, N. Y., are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. James B. Taylor, George V. Smith and family of New Haven expect to be settled In their newly purchased home here about June 1st. Louis Morse hoe not yet decided where he will go when he va cates his present home for Mr. Smith The En vor meeting Sunday even was led by Mise Lillian Matthews, . Mr. Darrow returned from W terford Friday afternoon, leaving his father much improved. There were 48 in attendance at Suy - day school. Next Sunday the wubject of an oun:g comes up for Mscussion Many sts discover Willingto end are surprised at its beauty of lo cation. ‘The parsonage porch will be & great improvement. Absent friends have been very erous and there are soms who are still to hear from. “Medieval Christlanity” was the topic of Rev. Mr. Gardner's sermon Su; morning. At the PBaptist church Sunday after. noon the Rev, E, 8. Darrow's uplifung sermon ‘was from Ooll. 23:1. Ther was n large attendance. Mre. Jennie Sharp Brama been a guest of her relativ Willtngton, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Hol- man and Mrs. W. H. Hall, called on friends on the hill and vielnity with them and was gladly welocomed. Charles Dvorak, local maill carrier, hes sold his pretty home in Glass fec tory village and iz moving to the hoyse with Mrs, Agnes Heck for the prose The eeason is earller than for sev eral years. Time to plant corn—and very gardens plowed. Mrs. Darrow went Tuesday for a few days to Waterford, to be with Mr, Darrow’s feeble parents until they are fully recovered. Mre. Elmer Darrow returned from her trip on Saturday, David Ruse and family eame from Mount Hope in Mr, Russ’ new motor Saturday and called on his relatives the Matth . wary, has home much improved in health. Miss Rose Topliff of South Hadley, 1s visiting her brother, ¥, ‘Topli John Chandler of Vermont is pass- ing some time with his sister, Mrs. F._B. Toplifr. Miss Augusta Tilden, who has been somewhat out of health for some is reported improving. farmers in this vicinity are taking advantage of the fine weather and rushing their spring work. SOUTH WILLINGTON Only 83 Dogs Registered—Recent Farm Sales. Only 83 dogs had been registered in town up to the evening of May 2. «Carl Goodman has left the winding room to work in the bleach house for the company. Edw. McKinney found a purse last Saturday near the store oontaining a little more than $15. He turned it over to Mr. Service and the owner was foung later. Everett Richardson of Hartford has sold his farm in town to Vincent Ad- ams. It 1s reported that Andrew Whitman has sold his place at the Glass factory village. Clarence Essex of the United States mavy is home from southern waters on a two weeks’ furlough. ELLINGTON sful I‘ewl Notes John Martin, Charles Martin, L, F. Townsend and Mr. Miller, all of Rock- ville, are moving to South Coventry and will be associated in the sllk bus- iness here with T. H. Wood. Miss Nellie Albertin, who has been in New York since January 1, taking a course of vocal training, is at her home. Next Sunday morning she will sing a solo at the morning service at the Congregational church. Miss Lottie M. Albertin, a gradu- ate nurse of the Norwich district, is at her home here. The meetings of the Reading circle have been discontinued for the pres- ent, few Surprise on Birthday. Fred Potter was greatly surprised last Friday evening at his home in Flanders, by about twenty neighbors and friends, Friday being his twenty- ninth birthday. An oyster supper was served, followed by ice c¢ream and cake. Addison Kingsbury and L. A. Kings- bury have purchased a new touring car each, Two chauffeurs are employed to run the cars. James Preston Comes East. James Preston of Denver, Col, made Ransom Tifft of Westford called nn friends in_town the first of the w Clifton Newell will stack up lumb for ¥. J. Aldrich in_Staffordville, Misses Grace and Bertha Myers and Miss Surplusa of West Woodstock visited Mrs. Graham at the parsonage the first of the week, Mrs, Tyler is visiting o May Breakfast-Succ: Mrs, Martha Dickenson of Spring- fleld is visiting at Francis Pinney’s. Mrs. Elaine Charter is in South Man- chester as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. friends in a Drief visit to_friends here on Wed- | S aw a8 ! Lyrin. nesday. Mr. Preston came east to| ¥ : Mra, James Barrett of Sturbridge ) Mrs. Eliza | ., 21188 Hattle Burr has roturned from |, ecentiy visited her mother, Mrs, Ha accompany his mother, Preston, who will remain in Connec- ticut for some time. She is now with the Hartford hospital, where she un- derwent an operation for appendici- Horton. £ tis. 2 her niece, Mrs. Pollard, at East Ber- | “Grios Stensom spent Sunday in WASflINfiTON COUN[Y R- l. Mrs. J. E. Stanley was a recent vis- | SPEREASld o o sit up, s0 ’ | itor in Central Viilage. = - Do M ST e Mrs, Mary Ledoyt moved to the ::‘?es are entertained for his recov- WEEKAPAUG houne: kuown Jas the Jomn. Wilson| ‘irke May breakfast which was held — e, o oIy Ta mith Wil con- | last Saturday, was a great suctess. Tho | Young People’s Mesting—Hartford Mt and Miw: Yeauvt. MriMertin andl ",’,"‘"‘%"' Sxe: to; w5 tor IePMIRIGE the Vacationists. family of Rockville are occupying the | PYTeh 1\ 0 o sl A ] ght got hurt last A number of young people froms Hitie; vhcp g Me sl Wrs: Lodays Friday by horse which hio had Te- | Hartford have been enjoying « vaca. cently purchased. tion at Red Top cottage for the past STAFFORD. —e—— two weeks. 3 — ; SPRING HILL Mrs, Howard Butcher of Ardmore Cyril Johnson’s Benevolent Gift to the ——— Pa., who I8 a summer visitor here, haw Town. It was Mrs. John Bowls who was|bad a small bungalow bullt for her own use. ‘Walter James har hired the Taylor farm for the pasture and mowlng land. Miss Annie Chapman is having | house newly painted, which adds buried & week ago last Thursday in Hiliside cemetery, not Mrs. Henry Bowls. There is a great deal of sickness on the Hill this spring. Sarah Freeman has recovered Cyril Johnson, the woolen manufac- turer, has decided to remember the town in a substantial manner. He pro- poses to build and endow a handsome to spital, and has the plans partiall Mrs. gg:rfxile‘t'ed? " » » ¥ | from an attack of grip. its appearance, Leona P. Muriel Palmer is better and The meeting at the young <pnn*’)|fi'l church at Dunn's evening, was well attended. Rev 3 B. Saunders of Ashaway preached a very interesting sermon. Mrs. G. T. Collins 15 the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Tristam Babceck of Av= ondale, ARCADIA Term Begins—New Bridg Built. The schook in Pine Hill district com. menced Monday with Miss Annie Ken« Miss Carrie Remmert has been called to Warren, Mass., by the serious {ll- ness of her sister, Mrs. Charles Davis. Miss Ethel Rollinson, who is teach- ing In Montpelier, Vt., is ill with diph- theria, Mrs. Matthew Keefe was called to Boston last week to attend the funeral of her sister. Miss Blanche Depeau was taken to New Tondon on Monday for an opera- tion for appendicitis. ‘William Potter of Grafton, Mass., re- cently visited his cousins. Mrs. Torrey and Mrs. Childs, at the home of Mrs. L. 8. Goodell. will be out in a few days when the Corners Sunda weather permits. Mrs. D. W. Bingham has been unable for the past week to take her custom - ary walk, as her strength is failing. Little Amy Hawkins is sick with a bard cold and teething. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Wildes are away, to be absent a few daye. Mrs. Joseph Schilling and her daugh- ers are expected heme Monday or Tuesday of next week. BOLTON s School At _the Y. P. C. U. meeting at § p. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Ruggles and n teasher, m., Sunday, the subject was Praver.| Mrs. Mary H. Anthony of Springfield, . H, Cook, telegraph operator at Leaders, Rev. A. A. Ross and Richard | Mass., have been guests of Mrs. Fran- | piye Hill, is 1il, ,.,,?:‘1,,’,',“ the services ces E. Ruggles. The Ladies’ Aid society met with Mrs. Herbert W, Howell Thursday aft- Pinney. of a physician. Thomas Tefft, commissioner of hic’:‘ ways, has placed two new bridges MASHAPAUG er“!\/lnrnn"'Wllllzl.m K. Clark was in Nor- g el 1 d thel. ¥ % b 5. d Barber & Reynolds move alr saw. Last Sunday forenoon Bert E. How wich last week Friday. mill from Witliam B Ther's lett was admitted to membership in the Sturbridge, Mass., Congregational church, the pastor of which is Rev. J. C. Hall John Brayton, assistant superintend- ent of the Snell shops, is ill at his ‘home with a severe cold, Mrs. Mary Wight and Miss Emeline Hutchings were in Worcester on busi- ness one day last week. A chimney fire in the Octagon house @t Snellville last Thursday morming caused considerable excitement, though no damage was done. H. Norton of South Man- Siniting et Wik O | i R e Farm, Weel Gigen- wich, Monday. Willard Kenyon is 111 with malaria, Harold Barber has enguged as aute driver to a family in Providence. Mry, June Hadfeld, who has Leew il some tlnie, continues to knprove. Has n Educated. The doctor that charged a $100,008 fee knows how Lo interpret the serips toral dnjunction, “Physician, heal thg. self, e hington Post, is Bmil Clement, formerly of Bolton, has moved from South Manchester to a farm which he has purchased near Vernon railroad station. Then He Would R because he Depew will ick, “never felt better” in his life. Now if he wiH only be as good as he feels, — Beston Advertiscr,