Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 4, 1910, Page 12

CENTRAL VILLAGE Pleasing Entertainment Given by High Schoal Pupils—Gay Place Sold at Auction—Various Items. % The entertainment given by mem- Dbers of the High school was well pre- sented and well attended. The charac? ters in Their First Meeting were Mal- colm Wibberly and Miss Edith Eyers, class 1910. The characters in A Ghost in a Boarding Hous&® were Miss Lou- ise Kennedy, Mildred Lathrop, Grace Sheldon, Odea Seguin and Rose Beau- dry. The piano solos by Miss Mae Kennedy received hearty encores. The proceeds were for the benefit of the =senior class. Cake and ice cream were =old at the close of the entertainment. Schools Close for Funeral. Schools were closed here Wednesday from 9 o’clock until 110 o’'clock, during the funeral services of Daniel Sullivan, a member of the school! comumittee. Several of the teachers attended. Mrs. Philip Mathewson has been in Boston. Mrs. Willis D. Rouse, Mrs. Julla Newton, Mrs. George Loring, Mrs. Charles Barber and Mrs. Edward H. Lillibridge attended a meeting of the D. A. R. at the home of Miss Harriett Cranska, in Moosup, Thursday. & Mrs. George Loring, Frederick Brewster and Miss Myrtis Maguira of Webster have been enjoying an auto trip to Pittsfield, Mass., where they were guests at George Schofield’s, for- merly superintendent of the American Woolen company’s miil in Moosup. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Rogers of Put- pam were visitors here Friday. Mr. Rogers was formerly a resident here, being the only son of the late Dr. Charles Rogers. Alpheus Ryder has been visiting rel- atives in Greene, R. I The foliowing letters are advertised at the postoffice: Mr. John Bell, Miss Nellie Marley, and Mrs| Rose Harley. Miss Eva Phillips of North Grosven- ordale spent Sunday with IQcal friends. Miss Dora Marcustre of Webster, Mass., is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burke. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Francis of Westerly spent Sunday at John Fran- ci he Gay estate was sold at auction Baturday afternoon. Charles Bragg is the administrator of the estate. Mrs. Peter Burke visited her daugh- ter, Mrs. Stephen Macustre in Web- ster, Mass., Saturday. Miss Bertha Matthews has been vis- fting her sister, Mrs. John Westcott in Providence. Miss Frances Najako of Middletown, formerly a teacher in the local High school, spent Sunday and Monday with Miss Josephine Armstrong. Mrs. Tawver and Mrs. Bradford Danielson of Moosup have been guests at John Fletcher's. Attended Danielson Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Richmond were in Danielson Saturday afternoon to at- tend the wedding of Miss Emma Dex- ter of Danielson and Henry Hazen of Davisville, R. I. The bride was Mrs. Richmond’'s cousin. Mr. Hazen was formerly a resident here, being an overseer in the Plainfield Woolen com- pany's mill. He is now superintendent of a mill in Davisville, R. I, where, after a short trip, they will make their home. Many local people went to Waure- ®an Sunday to attend the annual pro- cession on Corpus Christ! Sunday Mrs. George R. Bliven entertained her cousin, Miss Inez Whittemore of Providence, Sunday. An electric car load of local people attended a concert in Moosup Monday evening, glven by the McWattles quar- teete of Boston, young men studying for the ministry. Albert C. Walker fis daughter, Mrs. Robert Brooklyn, N, Y. Memorial day, as Dr. James L. Gard- ner was going with his auto over to Black HIll he turned out of the road on account of a horse which was loose and blind. The horse turned and kickeq the back of the auto, breaking the horse’s leg, so it had to be shot. The horse heiong to Frederick Graves. Mrs. Raussell Hill of Killingly has moved her household goods to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank C. Tilinghast, where she will make her home. Her husband died a few weeks mgo. visiting his Mecleod In WARRENVILLE Quinebaug and Ashford Granges Hold Joint Meeting—Personal Talks. Mrs. Ellen D. Matheson and Mrs. 8. L. Case each have a fine new Mec. Gee range. Rev. B. C. Bugbee was in Willlman- tic on Wednesday. . E. L. James and George O. Balch were in Willinantic on Thursday. Quinebaug Pomona _ grange met with Ashford grange, No. 90, on Sat- urday, May 28, and an excellent time was enjoyed by all Arthur E. James is spending several days In Burnside, Mr. and Mrs. J. Brunell and Mrs. Walter F. West were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Jacobs. Charles Willis made a trip to this village recently. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Durkee, Milton Durkee, Ethel Durkee, Thomas Beb- bington and Rev. B. C. Bugbee at- tended the 100th anniversary at Chap- lin on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Siddebottom, who have been visting their daughter, Mrs. M. S. TLouks, returned home on Wednesday. Edmund Lovejoy of Providence was a week-end visitor of M. S. Louks and family. WILSONVILLE Memorial Day Exercises — Holiday Guests. The usual exercises were held at the lacal cemetery Memorial day The decorating of the soldiers’ grav: with flags and flowers was followed by sing- ing by the sheoool children, and re- marks by the North Grosvenordale pastor. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. May of Worces- | ter were guests of their parents Sun- day and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jennings and | son of Franklin, Mass. Joseph Baker and children of New Boston were with the Misses Jen- nings Meworial day. Quite a ¢ended the poxing match in Webster ‘Wednesday night. Mrs. Agnes Claire and Mrs. Maud McRae and son of Boston were with Z;Ers. Claire’s mother Sunday and Mon- ay. Mr. and Mrs. NORTH WOODSTOCK Pastor Celebrates Silver Wedding— Grange’s Drama Much Enjoyed. C. S. Rawson entertained the family of Mrs. Baker of Putnam over Me- morial day. Misses Olive Paine and Mildred Brown, also Prof. Sldney Morse, were at home Memorial, Sunday. The drama presented by Woodstock grange Friday evening was well at- tended and much enjoved. The Misses Bishop have opened their summer home. James Perrin has been home a few LETTERS FROM TWO STATES, ——— WINDHAM COUNTY. | Trank Cushing of Providence, | ber from this place at- | days before starting for Vancouver, B. . C. Mrs. Walter Snow is entertaining relatives from Alexandria, Va. Quite a number from this place at- tended the 25th wedding anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. Tell Turner, pastor of North and East Woodstock churches, on Saturday evening. WINDHAM Library Tea—Mrs, Charles Page Re- turns from Hospital—Patriotic Ob- servance of Memorial Day. Miss Hall and nephew, Arlington Turner, who have been boarding at the inn for a week, returned to Nor- wich on Wednesday. The tea at the library on Memorial day was well patronized and the re- ceipts amounted to about $30. The hostesses were Mrs. H. C. Hatch, Mrs. BEverett Lefingweil and the Misses Sa- rah and Clara Johnson. Mrs, Charles Page, who has been in St. Joseph’s hospital suffering from a fractured hip and wrist as the re- sult of a fall, has recovered sufficiently to return home. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Parsons of Bos- ton were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Waterous over Sunday. Guests in town on Memorial day in- cluded E. H. Tibbits of Norwich, Mrs. Georgia Rich, New York; Mrs. Reid and party, Norwich; Mrs. Albert Foy Waterbury; Albert Brown of Hartford, Mies Abbie Bates of New York. «Mr, and Mrs. F. F. Webb and guests, Mrs. Phipps and Mrs. Brown of Prov- idence and Rev. Harry Grimes, at- tended the anniversary exercises in Chaplin Tuesday. Soprano Solos. The music at the Congregational church last Sunday included Come Unto Him, soprano solo, by Mrs. John Woods; To Thee, O Country,and Some Blessed Day, by the choir. Fayette Goss of Willimantic led the C. E. meeting last Sunday evening, and read an interesting paper on Is Ours a Christian Nation? Railroad Commissioner Andrew F. I Gates and family of Hartford were guests at Charles Larrabee, Jr.'s, on Sunday. Mrs. A, E. Harvey entertained her sister and husband of Pawtucket over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Hiscox of Jewett City were guests of Miss Gertrude Ar- nold on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Taintor have re- turned from a motor trip to Staten Is- land. Miss Emma J. Kenyon was in Nor- wich on Saturday and in Putnam on Tuesday. James L. Ford of New York is at the Inn. Mrs. Edward Johnson has returned to_the Inn from a visit at Dr. Lin- nell’s fn Norwich. | _Miss Maud Stokes of Brooklyn, N. Y., has joined her aunt, Mrs. Claas- sen, at the Inn. They are soon to oc- cupy their new summer home on Zion's Hill. The family of Dr. E. B. Thompson of New York are exvected at their summer home today (Saturday). Thomas Cameron of Yonkers spent Sunday wigh his family here. Mrs. William Little of Brooklyn, N. Y., who has been the guest of the Misses Little, has gone to Springfield, Mass. Richard E. Follett of Boston was in town Thursday. Memorial Day Exercises. ‘The usual exercises were held in the cemetery on Memorial day. Members of Francis S. Long post, G. A. R., of Willimantic, accompanied by the Wil- limantic band, arrived here about 8 a. m. Rev. Harry Grimes delivered the address. Much complaint has been ex- pressed in recent years because of the early hour at which the services are held, it being difficult for veople living at a distance to get to the cemetery so_early. Peter Schjoth of New Haven was the guest of Postmaster 1. H. Johnson over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson of Scot- land, Mrs. H. C. Hatch, the Misses Sarah and Clare Johnson and I. H. Johnson went te Franklin Sunday to extend congratulations to their aunt, Mrs. Antoinette Hastings, on her 92d ‘birthday. NORTH STERLING. Herd of Fine Deer Seen—Road Re- P: F. O. Plummer and Sunday in Worcester. Mrs, Arthur Logee of Danielson vis- ited Mrs. G. C. Spooner on Satur- day. Fred Brooks and family spent Sun- day at George Pierce’s. Local people enjoyed the best view of the Halley comet last week Thurs- family spent day evening, from 8 to 9 o'clock. Bert Hall of Hartford visited his mother and brother, Jared Hall, last Sunday. Miss Lucinda Knight has been vis- iting Mrs. F. O. Plummer the past schoolhouse Monday. The selectmen are putting the roads in conditiony The rural delivery ¢ missed very much Monday, b titled to all the holiday i STERLING How Memorial Day s Observed by United Societies. The Memorial day servi held at Oneco on Sunday, May | Samuel Thatcher preached an { esting sermon, after which t {ans, ©Odd Fellows and Foresters marched to the cemetery and decorat- cd the soldiers’ graves. Music was by the South Killingly band and was well rendered. After the graves were decorated refreshments were served in_the vestry of the Methodist church Miss Ida Carpenter is visiting rel- atives in South Attleboro. Mas Miss Abbie Witter recently visited her sister, Mrs. Elmer Moffitt of Wil- limantic. William _ Anderson | spent Sunday with | village. Herbert C. Kenuedy of Central Falls, R. L, called on W. W. Vaughn, Sunday. 1 WESTMINSTER Mr. and Mrs. John D. Roéd af Moos- up were visitors at Mrs. Sybel Baker's on Monday. Howard Clark and Miss Jennie Ward of Central Village spent TSaturday eve- ning with Misses Grace and Sybel Rathbun. g Daniel Whipple and daughter Jenui spent ‘Saturday nighty in town—th guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Linnell Mrs. Columbu§ Smith entertained friends from Norwich Sunday and Monday. Mrs. George Rathbun spent Satur- dav in Norwich. . Several from this place attended the union Memorial service at Canterbury Green on Sunday afternoon. The tax on tobacco netted $51,887,178 for the United States treasury during the year 1909, e e week. Heary H. Crowell of Wilmington, Del, spent Sunday at George C. Spooner’s, Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Cleaver spenf Srndav at Storrs | Fred Brooks saw a herd of five deer near the ruins of the Checkerberry 2 . Memorial Sunday Observance—Mon - day’s Exercises—Many Home Comers for the Holiday. n The memorial sermon was preached Sunday evening in the Congregational church by Rev. Charles A. Downs. On Memorial day at 9 o’clock the veterans and members of McGregor post, G, A. R, to the number of forty met at Grange hall, and proceeded to the cemetery, where potted geraniums were placed upon each soldier’s grave. Returning to the village, the line form- ed in front of the residence of H. S. Marlor and led by St. James’ band marched to the monument, where prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Downs and a song effectively rendered by a quartette. From here the march pro- ceeded to the Town hall, the veterans being in line in front of the building when the women’s club of Brooklyn presented a new flag to the town, they having placed upon the town building a suitable staff upon which to display it. Mrs. Genung, president of the club, made the presentation speech. A. B. Webb, the first selectman. responded, and called for three cheers for the women’s club of Brooklyn. When the flag was run up to the top of the staff, the band striking up The Star Span- gled Banner, Rev. Isaac Peck, rector of Trinity church, gsave the address, which held the closest attention of an audience filling the hall. It was pro- nounced one of the best addresses ev- er given in this place, Holiday Visitors, The following were among those who were in town Memorial day: John G. Potter of Norwich with Charles J. Reynold Charles Edwin Blake of Trinity with his parents; Miss Bertha M. Sharpe with her mother, Mrs. James Lowry: Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Palmer of Manchester, Mr. and Mrs. James S. Palmer of Attleboro, Mr. and Mrss Howard C. Travis of Newton, Mass., with Mr. and Mrs. James C. Palmer; Albert P. Day and a friend from Hartford, with Mr. Day’s mother, Mrs.” Albert Day, and daughter; H. M. Cleveland of Boston with Mrs. J. Frank Weaver; Mrs. George S. Gleason of Worcester, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Herrick, Mr. and Mrs. E. Remington, Mr. and Mrs. Remington, all of Attle- boro, Mrs. George Miller of Providence and Willlam Lathrope of California with Mr. and Mrs. S. L Frink. Mrs. Charles Minott and two sons of Medford, Mass., are at the Baptist parsonage. MOQSUP Observance of Memorial Day—Annual Meeting of Epworth League—Death of George Young, On Memorial day at 12 o'clock the procession led by the Moosup National band formed at Moosup cemetery and after prayer by Rev. J. G. Stanton the graves of the soldiers were decorated. Then the line formed and returned to Milner hall, where an able address was given by Rev. George Benedict of North Abington, Mass., his subject being What is Memorial Day? The McWat- ters quartette from Boston rendered several excellent selections. Sailed for Scotland. Mrs. Catherine Little on Tuesday sailed on the steamer Saxonia for Scot- land, her f - home. where she e: pects to with friends for sev- eral week: Hill has gone to a William sanitarium Stamford, Conn., for at treatment for a nervous trouble. Mrs. P. M. Peckbam, who has been spending several weeks with friends in Ekonk, has returned to Moosup for the summer. Mrs. J. C. Gallup, Mrs. W. W. Adams and Miss Annie Tillinghast were pres- ent at a D. A. R. reception last week in Hartford given by Mrs. Sara T. Kinney. Several of the Methodist people hung James M. Wilcox a well filled May basket Friday evening in recognition of his 88th birthday. Votes $25 Towards New Organ. The annual business meeting and so- cial of the Epworth league was held with Mrs. J. C. Gallup Tuesday even- ing. The league voted to give $2 towards the new pipe organ fund. Of- ficers for the ensuing year were elected as 1 vs: President, Miss Georgetta vice presidents, Miss Ellen Miss Serena Reid, Miss Bertha s and Miss Grace Brown: sec- retary, M Edith Eyers; treasurer, Lowell Salisbury. Burial of George Young. The body of George Young, who died in Dorchester, Mass., was brought to his village last Wednesday and buried Evergreen cemetery. Mr. Young s for many years a resident of this vicinity and a brother of the late James L. Young of Sterling Hill. He was 80 vears old and leaves a widow and one daughter who live in Dorches- ter. WEST WOODSTOCK May Basket Party—Picnic for Scheol Pupils. Miss Esther Davison was home from school in Worcester over, the holiday. and Mrs John Shepard have had as recent guests Mrs. Emma Miller of East’ Hartford, Mr. agd Mrs. Clarence Myers and James Youngs, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Litchfield of Putnam. Richard Hicks and family of Flush- ing, N. Y. arrived at their summer home last week. Mr. and M Thompson v mons Monday Mrs. Earl Bugbee of Worcester vis- ¢ E. T. Perrin’s over Sunday. Miss Elsie Rocheleau spent Satur- day, Sunday and Monday at her home in Worcester Albert Davis was given a Ma . Herbert Battey of ted Mrs. Carolyn Sim- it bas- ket party in honor of his birthday last Saturday evening. Barbara Morse gave the pupils 7 a very enjoyable picnic Sat- at Dyson's grove. About thirty nd friends were present and ted the abundant feast, fun and frolic Mis ie Rocheleau entertained Miss Tetreault of Southbridge Tuesday and Wednesd: PHOENIXVILLE | Flags for Soldiers’ Graves—Visitors During the Week. W. H. Clemens and L. Briggs of T G. Brown post have placed flags on all the veterans’ graves at this end of the town except that of General Lyons, which is supplied with a silk flag fur- n. F. R. Dickey and the Misses Hazel and Elsie Dickey of Providence spent the holiday at their old home here. Margaret Baker —of Rhode Island visited her father, E. R. Flitts, recent- Iy. Mr. and Mrs. J. McNair have occu- pied their house for the summer. Miss M. E. McNamara returned to her home in Norwich Town for the holiday. School reopened Wednesday morn- ing. Many from here attended the dance at Kastford Monday evening. SOUTH CANTERBURY. What 1Is Interesting Local Residents. Mrs. Ann E. Richmond, who has been spending the winter with. her daughter. Mrs. Benjamin Dickerman, at New Haven, came home last week for the summer. _ Mis. Dickerman { nished by the G Nathaniel Lyon | post, G. A. R., of Hartford. Al Sergt. O. H. lL.ath n of the Thir- teenth compan C. A. C, attended the Memorial exercises in Dayville and Dauie | day of Mrs. Connell's father, Theodore W. Yerrington, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lane and daugh- ter, Miss Vern Smith, and Alma Fen- ton of Norwich were guests at Whip- poor-will farm Monday. EAST WOODSTOCK. Surprise Gifts on Silver Wedding of Rev. and Mrs. Turner—Masonic Bearers at George M. Johnson's Funeral. Miss Edith Bemis of Worcester is spending a week with her mother, Mrs. Emma Bemls. N. T. White and family of Oxford were guests of his mother, Mrs. Eliza- beth White, over Sunday and Mon- day. ‘Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Chandler have been entertaining their son, Hermon Chandler, wife and daughter of Wor- ceater, and daughter, Helen Chandler, of Westboro. Mrs. H. E. Bannister and children of ‘Webster spent the week end with G. L. Upham and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Pike of Mount Vernon, N. Y., were with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Pike, Sun- day and Memorial day. Mrs. Agnes Child and son, John Child, of Putnam, Dr, R. C. Paine and family of Thompson, Earl Bemis of Farmington, Silas Allen, Clifford Jor- dan and wife of Webster were in town Monday to attend the exercises at the cemetery. Charles Aldrich and family of Pom- fret spent Memorial day with Mr. Ald- rich's sister, Mrs. E. E. May. Pastor and Wife Married Twenty-Five Years. Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Turner were invited by their friends to the Con- gregational church Saturday evening. when an informal reception was held from 8 to 10 o'clock in honor of their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Over 100 were present. It was a surprise to the pastor and his family. Follow. irg the reception Mrs. C. C. Gilder- sleeve read a poem composed by her mother, Mrs. Frances Corbin, of West Woodstock. Mrs. E. E. May Love's Old Sweet Song, Miss Upham accompanist. Dr, C. . Gildersleeve then presented the pastor and wife in a speech both eloquent and witty an envelope containing $60. Other gifts of money and silver were received during the evening. Mr. Turner responded most happily and accepted the substan- tial gift with cordial appreciation. Cake and ice cream were served in the chapel. George M. Johnson's Death. George M. Johnson died Sunday af- ternoon from acute Bright's disease. He was taken suddenly ill Saturday morning while working in his shop. Mr. Johnson was born in Dudley, Mass., Oct. 16, 1849, and married May 5, 1874, M. Evelyn, eonly child of Rennesslear and Marian Coombs, with whom they resided. Mrs. Johnson died March 17, 1907. He married Jan. 16, 1909, Mrs. Alice Dodge, they continuing to live with Mr. and Mrs. Coombs, who are both aged and feel the sudden death of their son deeply. Mr. Johnson's only sister, Mrs. Lizzie Baker, died in Norwich about two months ago. His two nephews, Eddy and Everett Baker, and wives were in town Tuesday to at- tend the funeral, which was held at his home at 1.30 p. m.,, Re T. A. Tur- ner conducting the service.. Mrs. . E. May and Mrs. Ezra May sang When the Mists Hace Rolled Away, and Abide With Me. The bearers were brother Masons, Mr. Johnson having joined the order in early life, and were Robert Harris, Dr. J. Spaulding, Charles Tabor, George Butts, George Wetherell and Harry Wells. Memorial Exercises. Rev. John Miller preached an elo- quent Memorial sermon at the Meth- odist church Sunday at 1 p. m. There was a large attendance. Five veterans and six sons of veterans were present. Monday morning exercises were held at the cemetery in charge of Comrade George O. Robbins: Singing by the school children, prayer, Rev, J. Miller; reading, Miss Pratt: address, Rev. T. A. Turner; decoration of soldiers’ graves; America, sung by audience. Present, four veterans, six sons of vet- erans. WOODSTOCK VALLEY. Death of Mrs. Mattocks—Personal Mention. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Davis of Hart- ford and Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Briggs of Pomfret visited Mrs. I. P. Briggs over Sunds i Mr. and Mrs. Harry Besrick end children of Dorchester visited Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kingsley over Sunday and Memorlial day. James Briggs of Norwich is visiting Mrs. I. P, Briggs this week. Mrs. Reed ourtellotte and Mrs. Stephen Staples of Providence were | at Allen W. Kenyon's last week. Carl Kenyon of Willimantic spent Sunday and Memorial day with his un- cle, Allen W. Kenyon. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Hiscox attended the Quinnebaug Pomona grange meet- ing at Warrenville. Miss J. Louise Kenyon spent Sunday in Putnam. Mrs. Josephine Bartlett has return- ed to her home in Putnam. Ferdinand Kenyon spent with friends in Willimantie. Postmaster Eldredge sjp~nt Sunday with friends in Willington. Mrs. Mattocks died Wednesday at the home of her son, Percy Mattocks. Mr. and Mrs. Will Esterbrooks re- turned from their wedding trip to New Jersey on Tuesday. Mrs. Arthur Eldredge returned Sun- day from a two weeks' visit with friends in Willington. Harold Bloom has been entertaining his brother and wife, ATTAWAUGAN Walked 33 Miles in 8.24—Various ltems Sunday Thomas Gay, William Matheau and Joseph Tatro, Jr., started from here Sunday with the intention of walking to Worcester, a distance of thirty three miles. Joseph Talro went as far as Webster. The other two reach- 4 Woreester in eight hours and twen- -four minutes. Mrs. Clarence Weeks is il The auto truck is in New ing repaired. The prayer meeting was held Tues- evening instead of Wednesday evening this week. The choir held a rehearsal at the parsonage last week. Miss Daisy Weeks spent the week | end in Webster. Fred and Howard Dunse of Taftville \]-isited relatives here over Memorial day. t York be- Mrs. Amelia Leflash visited in Oc- cum over Memorial day. Charles Adams. Thomas Emerson and Miss Dessie Emerson of North- bridge visited Albert Rollinson and family last week. Mrs. Mae Blackmar was home over Memorial day. WAUREGAN Corpus Christi services were held Sunday at Sacred Heart church. Thera was a large procession in the afternoon, following impressive ser- vices in the church. Mrs. Charles Hyde is in the Day- Kimbail hospital, and is comfortable, following a serious operation. Mrs. E. Farrell is recovering from a "EKON| # Philadelphia Visitor Searched Ancient Records—Barber-Frye Marriage. Mrs. Ashbel Welch of Philadelphia has been sta; for a few days in town, searching ancient records of the old First church, She attended public services on Sunday in the Line meeting house, and visited the old church cemeteries. - Mrs. Kellogg and son Ralph spent Memorial day in Worcester, Mass. Benjamin Stanton and family of Ni- ‘antic, R. 1, came in a large touring car on Sunday to visit Mr. Stanton’s father, Avery Stanton, on the Ekonk Hill farm. Last Saturday Mr. and Mrs. George Gallup went In their touring car to Eastford to attend the meeting of ‘Windham county Pomona glm Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gallup have been visiting their former Home in Palmer, and attended the grad- “i.t“?n exercises of the tralning hos- pital. Thomas Barber has moved his fam- ily and household goods and stock from Willimgntic to a farm in the Flat Rock distriet. Herbert Targox of the Highview farm recently cut his right hand in g power sawing machine. The circular saw cut into all four fingers and gash- ed into a palm. It was a narrow es- cape from losing the entire hand. Barber-Frye Wedding. Wednesday noon in the Line meeting house parsonage, Rev. Mr. Kellogg united in marriage Silgs C. Barber, son of Silas B. Barber of Campbell's Mills, and Miss Mary E. Frye. Both live in the Bitgood district. After a short wedding trip and visit in Rhode Island, they are to spend & few weeks at Quonochontaug beach, R. af erwards to be at home In town. groom’s brother, John Rarher, was married two years ago at the same place. DAYVILLE Home-Comers—Those Who Visited Elsewhere. ‘There were many home-comers for over Memorial day, among the number Mrs, Michael Bowen and Miss Sara Burdick, at the home of Deacon F. J. Burnett. Mrs. Irving Blanchard entertained her son, Raymond, and Mr. Blanchard with their children. At James Blanchard’'s were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blanchard and two chil- dren, from Providence. Captain Blanchard had with him his daughter, Mrs, Charles, Vincent, and son of Westerly. Julian Chase epent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. David Chase. Arthur King, from Fitchburg, Mass,, wag at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W, Bennett. John Jordan of Stafford Springs was at Mrs, Lewis Moffitt's. Henry Miller of Townsend, Mass,, was entertained by his brother,Chaun- cey Miller. Charles Franklin was home from Oakland Beach. Fred Burnett entertained on the 30th Mr. and Mrs. David Brooks of Elm- ville, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Greene of ‘Worcester, Mrs. George Pierce of Sterling and Miss Gertrude Brooks. Holiday George Hunt of North Tassalboro, | Me., came here and has moved family to that place. Maurice Reynolds of Boston was at the home of r. and Mrs. H. J. Rey- nolds. ¥ Mrs. F. B. Rollinson and Miss Rol- linson spent Thursday In Providence. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. LaBelle were call- ed to Groton to attend the funeral of George LaBelle’s wife. Sabin S, Russell spent the week end Hartforq and Granby. The Ladies’ Aid society met with the Misses Law on Wednesday. RAWSON Automobile Part: During the Week —Recent Visitors. his Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Phillips were guests of Mrs. Eugene Keene of East- ford on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. S. Howard Mead were guests of L. S, Stocking on Monday; also Christ Hower of East Hartford. Mrs. Martha Melvin is to occupy the Hillard farm. ‘Willlam Marcy of Abington and Miss Dora Keene of Eastford were guests of Mrs. Elmer Phillips Monday. Frank Phillips, Louis Fitts, Frank Palmer. Robert Colburn, Willlam Law- ton and L. C. Stocking attended a hop at Eastford on Monday evening, go- ing by automobile. Mrs. Laura Hough and Miss Ella Latham had as their guests on Mon- day Mr. and Mrs, Frank Yeomans and Pearl Yeomans of Hartford, Harold Reed and Harry Lacy of West Hart- ford, Elmer Griggs, Mrs. Jennie Snow and Mr, and Mrs. Harry Snow of Man- chester. Mr. and Mrs. Abel Burdick and Frank Phillips were in Packerville on Sunday, golng by automobile. Mr. and Mrs. James Fitzgerald were in Brooklyn on Sunday John Hammond of East Hartford spent Monday with his parents. Roy Rockland was in Hartford Sat- urday. Mrs. Jane Carrol, Miss Ruth Carrol, and Miss Lillian Lincoln were over- Sunday guests at Dwight Burdick’s. CANTERBURY. Successful Entertainment and Supper —Miss Agnes L. Magner Does Good Work in District No, 10. The entertainment and strawberry supper at the First Congregational church at Canterbury Green was at- tended largely. A good little sum was added to the treasury of the Ladies’ Aid society. All rticipating took their parts with at 3 Mr. and Mrs. F. Edgerton are at Mrs. Edgerton’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Green's, at present. Mrs. Edg- erton was before marriage Miss Leona Green, Some of the schools in town close | this week and some next week. The teacher ‘at No. 10, Westmins Miss Agnes T.. Magner of Norwich, has done extremely well and it _is Joped she will be re-engaged for the fa POMFRET CENTER of Hartford Is stayving with Mrs. T Brown. Misg Isabe] Rogers is having her elm trees sprayed. Interesting closing the Pomfret Landing = v exercises of hool were held Several from this vicinity att: the fair and strawberry su held Abington ladies on T THOMPSON Kindergarten Cepartment for Congres gational Sunday School—Funeral of Gilbert A. Thompson. Miss Myrtice Kingsbury and Mrs, Franklin were in town over Sunday. Bates of New York been visiting Mr. and Mrs, I.. N. Rose. r. and Mrs. Clarence Hascall o Bouor} were recent guests at Natham ‘There was a social dance in the town hall Thursday night. The Missionary society of the Con- gregational church met Tuesday af< ternoon with M M. H. Elliott. The Thimble club met Thursday with Mrs. B. E. Williams. There was a food sale in the Conw gregational church Friday afternoon. The funeral services of Gilbert A, Thompson were held in the Baptist church at noon Memorial day. Mrs, Warren Logee was leader of the B. Y. P. U, Sunday night. Mrs, John K. Moore, who is an ex= perienced kindergartner, started a new department in _the Congregational church Sunday for children from three to _eight years old. Mrs, Louis Blackmar of Everett was E. Blackmar over P. Arnold has been enter- taining her son and granddaughter of Wethersfield, Rev. C. I. Ramsey exchanges pulpits with Rev. Mr. Curtis of South Wood- stock next Sunday. " ABINGTON r Dead Remembered—Entertatne ment Follows Strawberry Supper. the After the memorial services at Congregational church Sunday people proceeded to the cemetery,where the graves of the soldlers were oratd with flags and flowers. The Ladies’ Benevolent society held their annual strawberry supper Thurs. day evening. After supper a short lit- erary and imusical programme was rendered, Owing tp the freight wreck at Pom« fert on Wednesday morning Mr. Paine as unable to reach here in time to ommence school at the usual time, The 8 o'clock train, on which he usu- ally arrives, was held up at Pomfret, E. W, MeGrath and James Shea wit- nessed an interesting ball game In Boston on Memorial day. Miss Mary Osgood of East Hartford has been visiting in town. Miss Beoche of Hartford spent Sun= day with her grandmother, Mrs. Jo= seph Gilbert, ASHFORD Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jenney of New London spent Sunday and Monday at the Orchard house. | Mrs. George Whittemore and Misw Alice Whittemore of Providence spent Sunday at The Oaks. Mr. and Mre. Joseph Brunelle of Burnside were in town over Sunday Mrs. Willlam Bates is visiting her father In East Killingly. TOLLAND COUNTY. STAFFORDVILLE Mrs. Mary Heck Entertained Birthday Party—Memorial Day Visitors—Fu- neral of Mrs. David E. Johnson. Frank Belcher, who has been 1], io improving. Mrs. Mary Heck entertained a num- ber of her relatives in honor of har birthday last week Wednesday and among those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs, . B. Corbin of Meriden. Many tokens of affection were left in honor of the occasion, Holiday Guests. The following were guests in towm over Memorial day: Mr. and Mrs, W, V. Odell, Thomas Odell and Miss Ma~ mie Hanner of Blackstone, Mass,, with Willlam Hanner and Grant Hanner; . and Mrs. Arthur Duncan and Miss na Dimock of Worcester, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. Frank 8. Bowden, Trving T. Bowden of Hartford, with Mrs. Lizzle Hanner; Mr. and Mrs. ank A. Brown, Maude and Ethel Brown of Momson, Mass., with M. Willis Belcher: A. D. Marchant of Gilbertville, with his mother, Mrs. 8. K, Marchant; Mr, and Mrs. Samuel J. Mellon and Odell of Agawam, Mass, with Mrs, Dello West, Mprs. Herbert A, Bosworth and little son, and Misses Vivian and Lucy Kemp were guests of Mrs, Bosworth's mother, Mre, Francis Ballou, of Unlon over Memorial day and attended the Memonrial services at the Congregation- al church at Unjon Center Monday af« ternoon. Funeral of Mrs, David E. Johnson. ‘The funeral of Mrs, David E. Johp= son, 75, who died last weeck Tuesda: was attended at the Baptist church, which she was a member, last Friday, Rev, A. B, Todd officiating. The many | beautiful flowers gave evidence of lova and esteem in which she was held, Interment was in the Staffordvilla cemetery. SOUTH COVENTRY. Attended Granddaughter's Funeral in | Hartford, H . —— | Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kok went te Hartford on Tuesday to attend the fu. neral of their granddaughter, Mrs, Bese sie White Bowers, who died at hew home In that city after a long illnese with & complication of diseases, Bhe was 27 years old and was well known |in South Coventry, where she spent vacations with her grandparents. Maxwell Bogue of Torrington speng Memorial day with Arthur ‘McFarland, Miss Ruth TTiggins spent the week end with her parents, accompanied by a friend from Mt llolyoke college. “Electricity 1sn't o modern Aiseovs ery. It 1% ux old as the ficod.” “How An you make that out?’ “Why, didn'y | Noah have to have Ark lights? Scraps. There are 270 known active voles« noes in the world, but most of them are too small to be dangerous. 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