Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 18, 1910, Page 12

LETTERS FR WINDHAM COUNTY. CENTRAL VILLAGE Welcome Moffeitt Recovering Slowly— Painting a Rooster Mal Trouble— ‘Children’s Concert. A f of gloom was cast over the vma.g:sn%nluday night when news came of the death of little Kenneth Sheldon.* His parents were residents here before they moved to Moosup. Welcome Moffeitt, & veteran, who suffered a shock which paralyzed his left side and arm about ten months ago, is able to be wheeled in an invi lid chair on the streets. Miss Mildred Lewls has been in Wil- limantic to visit her stepmother, Mrs. Samuel Lewis, who remains critically 1. Mrs. Frank C. Tillinghast of this vil- lage and Mrs. A. G. Denison of Moosup drove to P?m and Putnam Heights ‘Thursday, ere they visited relatives. Indignity to Chantecle Someone painted Edward McShane's roester & few nights ago. The affair was not pleasing to its owner and the matter is being Investigated. Mrs. Stephen Clarke has been en- tertaini her niece, Miss Sybil Rath- bun, of Canterbury. James Wilcox, the village tailor, who is 87 years old, was introduced to a Canadian tailor 83 years old a few days ago. One could not speak Eng- lish, while the other could not speak French, but an interesting conversa- tion was carried on by an interpreter. Joseph Barber of Moosup has enter- ed the employ of Urgele Lafrance at the bottling establishment. Mrs. Arthur Williams and little son Arthur have been visiting friends in Jewett City. Miss Grace Frost has been entertain- tng her brother Charles from Provi- dence. Many at Auction. The auction at the residence of the late Asher A. Herrick was well at- tended. The articles from the jewelry store met with ready sale. Little Ruth Ballou drank a quantity of camphor Saturday, but was discoy- ered befors she had drank much of it. Her mouth and lips were burned. Miss Josephine Armstrong spent Sunday at her home in Pawtucket, R. I " Rawson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Torrey, was baptized by Rev. George Benedict at the morning service Sunday. To Decorate Graves. The children’s concert Sunday morn- ing was much enjoyed by those who attended. The song The Rainy Day Brigade, by Misses Ruth Mathewson and Odna Seguin, was very appropri- ate. The decorating of members graves was postponed on account of the rain and will be held next Sunday at Evergreen cemetery at 4 o'clock. Miss Annie Jenkins of Middletown is wisiting her cousin, Miss Minnie New- rt. ”Emelt and Roby Peck of Rehobeth, Mass., are visiting their grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Alpheus Ryvder. Mrs, Fannie Card is spending sev— eral days with her daughter, Miss Nel- lie, in Providence. Running Race. Thomas Wakely was the winner of the running race a few evenings ago. Me and McFarland crossed the line about the same time. They ran from Willlams' news store down Bridge street, the length of River street, on to Main, back to Williams® store, in § 1-4 minutes. Another race took place Thursday evening. The members of thg W. C. T. U. cel- ebrated Flower Mission day by going to the town farm, where they carried flowers, and then to the cemetery, where flowers wers placed the graves of members. Albert C, Walker has returned from Brooklyn, N. Y., where he has been vieiting his daughter, Mrs. Robert Mc- Leod. Mrs. Fitch A. Carey has returned from a visit to Hartford, where she has been the guest of Mrs. Eliza Miller. At Family Reunion. Mrs. Emma Mitchell and Mrs. Jo- seph Lewis have been visiting rela- tives in Baltic and attended a family yathering at the home of James Tuck- on . Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Caplette were In Putnam Tuesday to attend the an- niversary maes for Mr. Caplette's mother, who died eighteen months ago. Mr. and Mrs. Charles/E. Barber and rs. Edward H. Lillibridge attended lhe exercises at the unveiling of the F:‘tu at the old cemetery in Putnam esday. Miss Lulu Robbins of Canterbury has n visiting her cousin, Mrs. Allen offeltt. The Infant son of Joseph Fanaro has Been 11l the past week. 7 Mre. Arthur Willams and little son Arthur are spending two weeks with the formers’ mother in Groton. Miss Lena Stetson of Providence has been visiting her sister, Mrs. James L. Gardner. Henry Hayden had another shock last Friday and is very ill The Fraternal Benefit league met in Barber’s hall Wednesday night. Sev- eral members ,from the Danielson league were present. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Observarice of Children’s Day—Plans for Academy Sunday. Children’s Day was observed in the Baptist church last Sunday morning, @& very interesting programme being rendered. After the exercises Rev. L. B. Curtis and Miss Maria Curtis went by automobile to East Brimfield, Mass., to assist Rev. Francis Child in baptismal services, twelve candidates being immersed. The Ladies’ Aid society met on Wed- nesday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Wells and Miss Wells, the work done ‘being in anticipation of the annual sale. Academy Sunday is to be observed June 19th on Woodstock Hill. Rev. Mr. Moore of Thompson is to preach the sermon. The commencement exer- cises take place during the week ‘W. H. Young is back from Michigan. A delay of a day and night was caused by 2 mis-shift at Niagara Falls. PHOENIXVILLE School Year Ends—Improvements “yon Place. at ‘School closed with an entertainment Friday, June 17. Miss McNamara has been very successful as a teacher, Lee Lyon is making improvements on his place here preparatory to occu- pying it, on the graduation of his nephew and niece from Putnam High school. Miss Grace Lawton, his niece, graduates at the head of her class. Mrs. 8. C. Dowley has returned after visiting relatives in North Windham and vicinity. Mrs. MoNair is entertaining relatives from Bridgeport at Highland Glen. The dance at F. C. Hennett's was well attended. Muske was furnished by the W. O. Smith orchestra. NORTH STERLING Pastor Moves to New Hampshire— Farmers Glad of Rain. Parker Thayer Barnes of Harris- burg, Pa, bas been at F. O. Plum- mer's the past week, taking photo- gh and writing an article on elec- i OM TWO STATES. |5 Rockdale, Mass., have been here visit- | ing at George Rainsford’s. + Mrs. Volney Reed is caring for the scarlet fever cases. Rev. F. M, Buker has moved to his new home in New Hampshire. James Salisbury has bought the Chauncey Wright farm. A. A. Stanton visited the school one day last week. School at Titus district closed last week until Sept. 1st. Farmers who feared a severe drouth in early spring have welcomed a good rain in June. WINDHAM Reception in Honor of Mré Charlotte G. Lathrop on 80th Birthday—Chil- dren’s Day Exercises. Rec. C. B. MacDuffee of Three Rivers; Mass., will preach at the Congregation- al church tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lat] and chil- dren, Rev. and Mrs. H C. 'mes and Mrs George Keeney spent Wednesday and Thursday at Watch Hill. ‘Mrs. J. W. Marghetic returned on ‘Monday from several weeks' absence. The Misses Anna and Mary Patton spent Sunday in Three Rivers, Mass., going from there to Northfield, where they have taken a cottage for the sum- mer. Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Linnell of Nor. wich were guests of Mrs. Edward John. son and Mrs. Isabella Thomas at the Inn over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Lathrop gave a reception on Tuesday for their mother, Mrs. Charlotte G. Lathrop, in honor of her 80th birthday. The house was beau- tifully decorated with roses and carna- tions. Lunch was served by Mrs. James Lathrop and Mrs. Charles Keeney, as- sisted by Miss Mary Frink and Miss Bessie Maynard. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Maine have returned from their wedding trip and are preparing to occupy their new home on South street, formerly the Jarius Smith cottage, given to them by Mr. Maine's father, W. F. Maine. Mrs. Horace Eaton returned Wednes- day from a visit in Millbury, Mass. The exercises on Sunday morning were appropriate to children’s day and were under the leadership of Sirs. H. C. Lathrop. There was singing by the Sunday school and recitations by Gladys Lewis, Juba and Harriet Guild, Everett Richmond, Margaret and Eden Cook, Mildred and Martha Hazard, Martha Pearl, Emma Richmond, Kee- ney and Charlotte Lathrop, Inez and Helen Hopkins, Margaret Thompson, Lucy Sherman, Mamian Potter. here was also a song by Julia and Hdrriet Guild, Gladys Lewis and Myra Petty, and a solo by Eden Cook. Mrs. John Woods sang O For the Wings of a Dove. Rev. H. C. Grimes gave an ad- dress to the children. The church was attractively decorated with laurel by Mrs. Julia Arnold. TMs. Ira Martin of Pawtucket is the guest of her.daughters, Mrs. J. C. Ta- tem and Mrs. A. E. Harvey THOMPSON Post Card Shower on Wedding Anni- versary—Rev. C. I. Ramsey’s Last Services. Mrs. Jessie Bowen was surprised by a postal card shower on her wedding anniversary Wednesday. Miss Mary J. Ross is visiting rela- tives in Brooklyn. Calvin Ballard of Derby was in town over Sunday. Rev. C. I. Ramsey gave an illustrat- e talk to the children Sunday morning on The Lesson if Living. Miss Annie Dunning has come home for the summer. The Scarborough residence opened recently for the summer. Miss Dorothy Ellfott is with her was grandmother, Mrs. Henry Elliott. Mrs. Jerome Ross of Brooklyn was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, L. N. Ross last week. 2 . Mrs. Tracy White and Miss Agnes White were guests at Dr. R. C. Paine’s last Sunday. Mrs. S. E. Truesdell has been gnter- taining her son, Harold Truesdell, of Somersville. Rev. C. I Ramsey holds his last service at the Brandy Hill church, Sunday afternoon, June 19, and at the Central Baptist church, Sunday, June = 6. The Children’s day exercises at the Congregational church at four o'clock Sunday afternoon and in the Baptist church at seven-thirty were especially well prepared and carried out. ~ PLAINFIELD Surprise for Mrs. William Babcock on 70th Birthday—Children’s Day Con- cert Enjoyed. Mrs. H. B. Lester has been visiting her daughter in Providence. Wednesday was the 70th birthday of Mrs. William Babcock, and her chil- dren and grandchildren gave her a sur- prise party. They carried beautiful gifts and refreshments of cake, ice crean: were carried by the guests. Master Edwin Babcock is ill with measles. Mrs. Ralph Bulkley is visiting Hartford. John Dodge and Mr. Pratt are work. ing in the railroad carpenter gang. Tilley E. Babcock and family of Nor- wich and Albert Exley and family of New London were in town Wednesday to attend the birthday celebration of their mother, Mrs. Babcock. Mrs. Hattie Johnson and daughter, Miss Lizzie, have been staying with Miss Ruth Hall and visiting their oth- er relatives. Mr. Travers is a guest of Judge Wal- do Tillinghast. The children’s day concert Sunday night drew a large audience. The chil- dren all did nicely and the singing by the young people was fine, indeed. ATTAWAUGAN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pray Lose Daugh- ter—Electric Lights for Mill—Per. sonals. in Miss Ruth E. Harrington's grammar school Toom enjoyed a trip to the Is- rael Putnam Wolf Den Thursday. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Pray, formerly of this. place, now in Ballouville, lost youngest child, aged 7 yvears, The child was sick only a few days with diphtheria. Their friends sympathize with them. Mrs. William Harvey is visiting here. Men have arrived here to put elec- tric lights in the mill. Mrs. John Watson spent several days in Worcester this week. Earl Gibney spent Saturday and Sun- day in Worcester. Miss Mildred Harries attended a wed- ding in Willimantic June 11th. Mrs. D. W. Adams entertained Miss Lydta Morrell of Danielson over Sun- day, and Mrs. Phillips. Mrs. Lillian Filer attended the grad- uatida of her daughter, Grace Filer, of Smith’s college, Hampton, this week. Miss Emme Rollinson visited Miss Lydia Morrell in Danielson Wednesday, School closed this week for the sum- mer vacation. WILSONVILLE Mill Addition to Be Built—Newsy Happenings. Mrs. Ada Jerolamon of Worcester was with his sister Saturday. Mrs. Joseph Baker spent Friday with her sisters. Ms. and Mrs, Charles Jennings of ay and son, Edmund, “Hattie Jennings and Miledge V. : Miss Kate Keegan attended the Sanders-Mullin wedding in Putnam on ‘Wednesday. School closes this week for the sum- mer n. L. Keegan is making preparations to build an addition to his mill. The addi- tion is to be of concrete. SOUTH WINDHAM. Graduation Exercises on June 24—The News of the Week. On account of the bad weathqr a | part of the programme for chil ’s Sunday was omitted. Rev. Harry Grimes gave an interesting talk to the children. —~ ‘Miss Annie Marshall of Holyoke spent the week end with Miss Rena Murdock. Miss Hattie Newell of South Willing- ton spent Sunday with Miss Edith Larkham, Mrs. Edna Hatch is visiting her niece, Mrs. Street of Suffield. _ Mrs. L. L. Howard, who has made her home for the past year with her son in Hattford, is spending the sum. mer with her daughter, Mrs. Maurice Golden. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tubbs and in- fant are the guests of Mr. Tubbs’ moth- er, Mrs. Nellie Tubbs. Miss Rene Murdock and Miss Nellie Dunlevey closed their school in Frank- lin on Tuesday and are home for the summer. Nine in Graduating Class. The South Windham school will hold its graduation exercises Friday morn- ing, June 24. There are nine in the graduating class, as follows: Eisie Erricson, Hattle Lewis, Grace Lewis, Mary Colbert, Pauline Backu: Ruth Keller, Carrie Anderson, Fannie Smith, Mabel Rice. Miss Lillian Chesebro was a Sunday wvisitor in town. Parlen Walker of Woodstock called on his sister, Mrs. Hulda Eatgn, on Tuesday. Miss Mary Hatch was at Niantle, Conn., on Wednesday. Election of Officers. The semi-annual business meeting and election of officers was held Tues- day evening. The following are the of- ficers for the next six months: Presi- dent, Cassius Barstow; vice president, Elmer Engctrom; secretary, Clifford Hoxey: treasurer, C. L. Clinton; chairman of lookout committee, Mrs. W. C. Card; praver meeting, Mrs. Charles Backus; social, Miss Mabel Clinton; music, Miss Edith Larkham; temperance, Stephen Childs; flower, Clyde Larkin: good literature, Miss Mary Maine. Mr. and Mrs. Guilford . Smith have taken up their residence in Windham for the summer. ss Maud Baker is spending the summer among the Berkshire Hills. ot e e 2 DAYVILLE Guests and Travelers During the Past Week. [ Mrs, Frank W. Bennett is entertain- ing Mrs. Murgaret Gaffney of East Killingly. Mr. and Mrs. Lucian W. Jenney and daughter of New York are at Mrs. David Shase’s for the summer. John Wood has moved his family in- to one of Frank Kennedy's houses on Railroad avenue. Mrs. Newton Phillips has gone to Greenfield, Mass., after spending three weeks at the Kennedy house. Raymond Burnett and L. N. Fugat of Providence spent the week end with Deacon F. J. Burnett amd family. Henry Brooks had as guests over Sunday Miss Mae Brooks of Webster and Ambrose Brooks of Hartford. Mrs. W. E. LaBelle spent Thursday in_Worcester. Philip Firiand spent Sunday with Omer Firland. Joseph Berthiaume, clerk at Alfred Mignault's, is on duty again after his illness of last week. Miss Edna Ayer spent Wednesday in_Providence. William Concklin is at his brother’s, Harry Concklin’s, for a few days. Mrs. E. G. Bidwell has returned to Lincoln avenue Norwich, after a short stay with her son. W. F. Bidwell. Flag Day Observance in the Schools— Death of Kenneth Sheldon. Flag day was observed by the village schools. The pupi’s of the primary and grammar school buildings assem- bled on the campus in front of the grammar school and rendered the fol- lowing programme: Song, America: reading, the Governor's Proclamation, Milton Anderson; compisition, Our Flag, Rose Maguire; song, There Are Many Flags of Many Lands, pupils of the primary building; reading, Noth- ing but Flags, Eldric Salesbury; reci- tation, My Native Land, pupils of room 7; song, When the Old Flag Waves, room 10; exercise, A Living Flag, pu- pils of rooom song, Columbia; rec- itation, The Jational Flag, pupils of room 10; song, Our Flag, rooom 9; rec- itation, Our Country’s Flag, boys of 5; song, Song of Liberty, Lodice ! The exercises closed with a salute to the flag and the singing of The Star Spangled Banner. The village school closed Friday for the summer vacation. Funeral of Kenneth Sheldon. Mr. and Mrs. W. Franklin Sheldon have the sympathy of many friends in the death of Kenneth, their 4 year old son, which occurred last week from complications following the measles. The funeral was held last Monday from the residence of his parents, on Highland street, Rev. J. L. Wheeler, a former opastor of the Methorist church, officiating. Burial was in Ev. ergreen cemetery in Central Village. I Personals. Thomas Douglass has moved to Cen- terville, R. I, where he is employed. Mr. and Mrs. Douglass have been resi- dents of Moosup for nearly thirty years. Mrs. P. M. Peckham has gone to Oneida, N. Y., to spend the greater part of the summer. RAWSON E. M. Fuller of Providence Sunday at his bungalow. Saturday’s visitors to the Thread City were L. L. Stocking, Austin Pearl, Frank Phillips, Walter Darrow and Mrs. James Fitzgerald. Frank Phillips was in Southbridge and Westford on Tuesday. Joseph Nelson of Lansing, Mich., has been the guest of Edward Buggren. Worthy Bourroughs of Hartford was calling on friends Saturday. spent SOUTH CANTERBURY Mrs. C. E. Duglass and son Willie were guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Barber last week Thursday, Mrs. Burr Smith was in Jewett City Monday. At a special meeting of Canterbury grange Wednesday evening. six candi- dates were initiated into the myster- ies of the third and fourth degrees of P. of H. After the dezree work a strawberry supper was served by the ladies, Rubber production in the Malay peninsula has increased remarkably in the last two years; from 100,000 acres planted with Para’ rubber in 1907 to 240.000 acres in 1969. The world's supply of rubber in 1909 was 70,000 tons, an increase of 5,000 Lene Qver 1908 / r g ‘went to Marlboro Saturday and | ‘Tuesda; Last Sunday was observed in the Line meeting house as Chidren's day with services at 11 o'clock. The pas- tor, Mr. Kellogsg, eached a 15-min- ute sermon to children on Children Playing in the Streets of Heaven, from Zech. viii:5. The Sunday school con- cert consisted of many songs, dialogues and recitations and flower drills, beau- tifully carried out. Mrs. George H. Gallup sang a solo. Mrs. Carl Gal- lup was organist, A large audlence was present. Heavy Hay Crop Assured. Recent rains have rendered sure a heavy hay crop, but have delayed the corn and hindered the farmers in fin- ishing their planting and hurrying the hoeing. Mr. Sweet of Boston has been the guest of Mrs. Ann Corey. The Ekonk schoo] closed on Friday. The teacher, Miss Maud Chapman, who has taught most acceptably for three years, has gone to her father's home in Norwich. The Bailey school closed three weeks ago. The successful teacher, Mrs. Su- san, Winslow, is fll. Sprague Farm Has New Owner. William Sweet has sold the Sprague farm, which he bought last year from Caleb Mathewson, who moved there- from to Rhode Island, to Walter B. Burt of Sutton, Mass., who has moved there with his family and household goods and stock. His son-in-law, George Dorr, comes with his family, and occupies the tenement on the farm formerly occupied by Azahel Young. Other Changes. Benjamin Hall has moved his fam- ily and household goods from his place on the Stone Hill road to the white house on the mail road formerly oc- gurl)led by his father-in-law, George ole: Benjamin Cole has moved his family and goods from that place to the Fen- ner place on the Oneco road recently occupied by Elijah Greene, who sold it to A Noone. Personal and General. George Cole is convalescent from a severe illness. Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Providence are guests of William Franklin. Horace Hathaway of the Bailey dis- trict is ill. His wife has come to take care of him from Brockton, Mass., where she has been living. Mrs. Williamson of Brooklyn is vis- iting her brother, Ezra Gallup. Rev. Edward P. Avers, pastor of the North Congregational church in Guil- ford, who was in the singular trolley disaster the other day in New Have: is well known around here, as he wa born in the parsonage of the Line meeting house, the son of kev. George Ayers, for many years pastor of this church. Two marble receiving vaults have been put into the Matteson burial lot in the church cemetery for George Matteson of Providence. George W. Gallup superintended the work. John, Gallup, Arthur Gallup and Frank Gallup, all of Danielson, with their families have been visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra A. Gallup. Earl Gallup of Brooklyn was at his father’s, George H. Gallup's, on Sun- day. STERLING Interesting Programme on Children’s Day—Epworth gue Social. The Children’s day concert was giv- en in the M. E. church on Sunday, June 12, at 7 o'clock. The church was well filled in spite of the rain and a good programme was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Vaughn enter- tained Mrs. Mary E. Kennedy of Cen- tral Falls, R. I, recently. Robert Thornley, an employe at the bleachery, jammed three fingers on his left hand and one on his right hand in a roller last week. Ernest Thompson recently friends in Worcester, Mass. The Epworth league social was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Shippee on Friday evening of last Games were enjoyed after the was over, and refreshments were served. Several from this village attended the Baptist convention Wednesday evening at the Moosup Baptist church. Mrs. James W. Baker entertained her sisters, Mrs. Elwood Lathrop and Miss Jennie Denison, of Mystic, this week. WEST WOODSTOCK Farewell Party for Dyson Family— Other News. visited Albert Smith of Lawrence, Mass., spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Morse. Miss Albani Rocheleau of Worcester is visiting her sister, Miss Elise Roch- eleau, at Knelm. Mrs. Caroline Simmons spent part of last week visiting her daughter, Mrs. Herbert Batty, in Thompson. Mrs. C. M. Jones returned Monday from a stay of several weeks in Bos- ton. J. M. Perrin has purchased a new automobile. Mrs. and Miss Dyson were given a furewell party MonGay night. Tha family left Thursday for Syracuse, | where Mr. Dyson is employed. | Miss Emily Ross received a June box | party Wednesday evening. School in No. 1 closed Friday. CHAPLI Three Alumnae of New York Musical School Enjoying Vacation—Birthday Meeting. Miss Gertrude Brunswick, N. . Schmidt of New and Miss Lisetie Kinkel of Brooklyn, N. Y., are visiting Miss Inez Litchfield. All are fine singers and were graduated from the Damrosch Musical school, New York, May 6. Miss Alice Hunt of Cleveland, O.,vis- ited her sister, Mrs. Frank W. Martin, this week. Birthday Cake the Feature. The Ladies’ Aid society held a birth- day meeting with Mrs. E. Jessie Hunt ‘Wednesday afternoon. Mrs, Hunt was presented a fine loaf of cake elaborate- ly decorated. Refreshments were served the large number present. The Ladles’ Aid wsoclety gave a strawberry supper and ice cream sale at the church vestry Tuesday evening. It was well patronized and a satisfac- tory sum was realized. WOO0DSTOCK VALLEY Clover circle met Wednesday after- noon with Mrs. O. A. Hiscox. Miss J. Louise Kenyon spent Mon- day in Putnam. Mrs. Alfred D. Briggs of Pomfret spent Tuesday in town, Samuel A. Cooper has from a visit in Westfield. Mrs. Julia B. Clapp has returned to her home in Pomfret Landing. Harold D. Briggs returned on Tues- day to his home in Pormfret. WARRENVILLE Mrs, IBarriet Lanphear, whe is visit- ing her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Durkee, Las been ill with a severe cold. Helen Winch is visiting her grand- mother, Mrs. O. Cushman. Albert Lanphear of Mansfield Center was a recent caller in this village. POMFRET CENTER Dr. "“"?,f‘"‘ H-pw and u?n- returned SR et AR SRS SRR, SRS S e s SRS S AR ST oot utach o SESIERA SHD .. T S S oS AT SR . LS, SR T SRS o R A S S ARV b SRR BT A T awardedrthe tized :’:.&ummm’uinnméém The usual large crowd a.t‘t ded the umn.lnuhhmtgnfi! om- new automobile. E, E. Brown visited his brother at Black Hill Sunday. "TOLLAND COUNTY. * WILLINGTON Children’s Day Exercises Postponed— Friends Surprised Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Johnson on Anniversary. ‘The rain prevented the Children’s day exercises at the Baptist church— the few who gathered golng over the Sunday school lesson with Mr. Cos- grove as teacher. ext Sunday at 3 P. m, the Children's day programme will be given. i Charles H. Ryder Is in a critical counitivn from a c.ot of bloos forming on the brain. His removal to a hos- pital in Norwich is contemplated. The surprise visit Friday evening, the 10th, to Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Johnson of sfield on their twenty-fifth wed- ding anniversary was a pleasant event to the seventy-five or eighty who par- ticipated! There was a house party already to help rezeive the guests— Mr. and Mrs, W, R. Frisbee from New Haven and friends from Hartford-—and the diversion also of 175 or 180 con- gratulatory postcards from all about the countryside and letters from friends at a distance, including one from John Merrick of Minneapolis, Minn. The gathering of friends from the doctor’s native town was planned and carried out by Col. W. H. Hall and his wife. There was a musical programme, the reading of a bit of reminiscent rhyme angd then the pres- entation which Colonel Hall made very effective, presenting a beautiful silver loving cup handsomely engraved, from appreciative Willington friends. The doctor made a feeling speech of thanks. ‘Mrs. Johnson received a mag- nificent bunch of roses. Colonel Hall next asked Dr. Johnson to hold a large salver, when again from behind his back came a canvas bag from which he poured upon the salver 200 1910 silver half dollarp—from Willington and South Covenlfi he latter to in- clude Dr. W. L. Higgins, who began his life in Connecticut and his profes- sional career in Willington and so with his wife and daughter, Miss Ruby, was invited. Ice cream and lemonade wers passed by the young ladies of South ‘Willington. SPRING HILL nd Mrs. A. D. Palmer Give Whist s Freeman Remembered by Pu- pils—Hawkins-Freeman Engagement Announced. Mr. and Mrs. John Nason of West- borough, Mass., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Weld. ‘Mrs. Gigier and daughter, who have been staying with her sister, Mrs. Achilling, since their return, left for their home in College Point Tuesday. Monday was an unlucky day for one of our neighbors, who started for Wil- limantic. The horse stumbled and broke the shafts. Getting started again, another mishap in the way of a tug broke. Not being far from home, the damage was soon mended. Mrs, Nat Mitchell returned to her home in New York Wednesday. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. A, D. Palmer entertained a number of local friends in honor of Mrs. Nat Mitchell. The evening was spent playing ring toss and other games. Mr. Cadwell of Hartford received the first prize, and Miss Ida Reynolds of Mansfield second prize. Cake and ice cream were serv- ‘Miss Vera Freeman closed school on Friday with exercises by the children. Gifts were exchanged. Miss Freeman received from the school a beautiful post card album, which showed the children’s appreciation of their teach- er, who taught in Gurleyville five years. Mrs, Sarah Freeman announces the engagement of her daughter, Vera Estelle, to Carrol Humphrey Hawkins of Mansfield. The wedding is to take place in the npear future, STAFFORDVILLE 8chool Entertainment—Gift and Sur- prise Collation for Mrs. W. 8. Clay- ton. Robert Giltrop, who had a shock a few months ago, ie steadily failing. Mrs. Barr of Monson visited her sis- ter, Mrs, G. Drummond, the first of this week. Mrs. C. W. Bennett and Miss Carrie Roper of Palmer, Mass., were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Cham- berlin. Mre, Carrie Goodwill, who has been spending several weeks with her cousin, Mrs. Abbie Fiske, returned to Springfield, Mass,, last Monday. Pupi Entertain. The vpupils. of the Staffordville school gave an exhibition consisting of speaking, singing and a two-acl comedy entitled Little Miss Van Win- kle at the Congregational veetry on Thursday evening. Surprise Collation and Gift for Teacher The pupils of the Rockwell Hill school gave their teacher, Mrs. William 8. Clayton, @ happy surprise last week Thursday noon by inviting her to the home of Mrs. Edmund Jonaes, where the pupils had provided a finely spread ta- ble, through the kindness of Mrs. Jones. It was a complete surprise to the teacher and the elaborate collation was enjoyed by all. The puplls pre- sented the teacher a beautiful large jardiniere and also read a pretty little verse complimentary to the teacher. SOUTH COVENTRY. Electric Lights—Lightning Strikes a Building—Spraying Elms. The two children of Mr. and Mrs, Des Rosler are with their grandmoth- er, Mrs. James Day. Mr. and 'Mrs. Des Rosler are removing from Three Riv. ers to Springfield, Mass. Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Wells of Jersey have returned to their home on South street. Van R. Bennett is building an addl- tion onto his resinence. E. A. Tracy has returned from Pine- hurst, N. C.,, where he spent the win- ter. Mrs. Tracy is with her sister, fln. T. D. Armstrong, in Cumberland, d. The cartridge shop, now wused by William ¥. Wood and Arthur Wood in lens grinding, wnf struck and slight- ly damaged by lightning during the thundrer shower early Sunday momn. Flm trees and other trees about the g‘l.hce are being sprayed by R, W. zen., ELLINGTON > Church Renovation—Observance Children’s Day. The audience room of the church is closed while the walls are being re- rured. Services will be held in the ecture room, Mrs. Albert Pinney has returned from Worcester, Mass, after & lengthy visit with her daughter. Mrs. Piper, Schools closed on Wednesday for M Seiss "Matte Niles, who iss Matle W hi been teaching in South Manchester, is home (ol;‘cl.rhe ummer. ers are busy plantin, Chils Y Su: of tobacco. ed last dap- ren nbse Exercises of Children's Day—Milk Profj ducers Not Getting Their Price— ‘Graduation Exercises. Postmasters have “been urged to “earnestly request rons of rural de. livery to paint their boxes and the posts to which they are attached a pure white color.” It is said if “this [ course is pursued it will not only re- sult in benefit to the patron In serv- ing to protect hig box and post from damage by the weather, but will give all boxes a uniform color and serve to fix their identity in all parts of the country as United Stat mail boxes. The cirgular also adds that “pat- rous be inducted to Imprint thelr names and box numbers on boxes I black block letters about two inchel high.” Postmasters are also desirad to endeavor to induce road ofcials to paint upon the posts of boxes which are located at cross roads( but not attach signs thereto) the names of the towns or villages to which the cross roads lead, with an indicater showing the direction. Children’s Day Exercises, Children’s day was observed last Sunday. The attendance was large. The exercises were held in Yeomans hall. An unusually interesting pro- gramme had been arranged by Supt. A. A. Latham and his assistants, con- sisting of songs and recitations by the younger members of the Sunday school. Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Little of East Hampton were guests of Mrs Emily A. Little over Sunday. Operation for Appendicitis, Herman Collins, formerly of this place, but for several years a druge gist in Attieboro, Mass.,, while visitin, relatives in this place last week, wa taken with appendicitis and & physie clan was called. As his condition &4 not improve he was taken to A pris vate hospital in Willimantie, where h was operated upon Thursday, althoug the case was a bad one ® s ever prospect of his regovery. The cottages and bungalows on the lake shore are nearly all occupled. Albert Carpenter, who recently sold his farm property, located near Leone ard’s Bridge, has moved into a par{ of the “Old Hotel” on Columbia grea Hverett Bosworth of Hartford w. the guest of the family of H. Wy Kneeland In Pine street over Bunday, The work of decorating the interios® of the church 18 ywell under way. Providence Contractor Still Obstinates A meeting of the milk producers w held recently at Chestnut Hill, and it was unanimously agreed to hold on un- til the terms asked for were secured, Many of the heaviest producers are making cream and taking it to the Andover creamery and are perfeotly willing to continue doing so unless ths Providence contractors see fit to pay the price asked for milk. A. O, U. W. Open Meeting. On Monday ‘evening the local order of A. O. U. W., held an open meeting at Yeomans hall, There were several speakers from different parts of tho state. Plano music and singing wero enjoyed. Friday evening all the schools unit- ed in a sort of graduation exercise st Yeonmans hall, under the direction of Supervisor Garrison, Wednesday evening the grange he.d an open meeting and children’'s night. Refreshments were served during the evening. COLUMBIA LODGE Enjoys Special Favor of Past Grand Master Trant. (Contributed.) The open meeting of Columbla lodge, Ancient Order United Workmen, at Yeomans' hall, Monday evening, June 13th, was the largest and best yet, Past Grand Master John C, Trant of Hart- ford, Grand Master Workman Frank Clark of Turnerville, and Grand He- corder George Stroh of New Iaven were the speakers. Miss Holmes and Miss Staly delighted the audience with several piano selections and songe. About a year ago Columbia lodge was Instituted, and Past Master Warkman Trant was In & measure instrumental in its formation. There must be some- thing about this body of members that means much to him, as he voluntarily proposed to furnish enough to do the interior work In the hall which the A. 0. U. W. occupy. All threa of the speakers spoke in the highest terms of Columbia lodge, and what it meant to the town. A number of young men are consid- ering hecoming members of one of the best fraternal organizations that need be, Master Workman George H. Chapmlin, looking over the audience, stated that the ladies also were en thuslastic as well as the men for the welfare and the betterment of condi- tions of Columbia lodge, O. U. A, M MASHAPAUG Depositors in Southbridge Bank to Get 871-2 Per Cent. by the Middle of July. About the middle of July the depos- ftors can draw their money from the Sauthbridge Savings bank. It 18 ex- pected that 87 1 ents on a dollar will be given, instead of 85 cents Victor Kaleto has moved his family to the farm which he recently bought from La Breck. Milton Kiny i1s at his home here for a short st Alvarade Howard is in New York Mrs, Willlam Curboy is visiting friends In Southbridge, Mass. John Corbin of New York is visiting feriends here, Mr. Paul and family of South bridge called at Alex Bourrier's last Sunday, making the trip in an automo- bile. Teaae Newell of Stafford Springs called on friends in town one day last week. he funeral of &fnton, the 16 months old son of Mr, and Mrs hn T. Law- lor was held Monday afternoon from the home of its parents. The bearers were Earl Jarret, Earl Doyle, Fenton Lawlor and Henry Quinn John Hebard was in New York last week. Harold Smith was in East Brimfield recently. BOLTON NOTCH Thief Reaches Through Broken Pane and Carries Off Box Containing $17. Spencer §. Meade, the local store- keeper, was robbed of about $17 Tues- day night between 8 and 9. The money was in a cigar box behind the counter and near a window. The thieves broke out a pane of glass and reaching in took cigar box and money while Mr, Meade, who Is deaf, was in the rear room. The White Lumber eompany has two teams at work carting the wood from the Malne lot and loading If upon cars at the station. A number of large perch and pickerel have been taken from Lake Holbreok the pust few we Miss Agnes Ha ited her mother at M, Baturday and Sunday. Benjamin Cross spent last week In Hartford, Mr. Syril and Henry ey of Hartford vis- W, Howard's a few days Brageg have been \llllln*‘ relatives In Springfeld the pust weelk. A number of master Musons from here attended the lawn party at Ma- sonfc hall, Manchester, Wednesday evening. ‘Wonderful suéeess has attended the cultivation of ugar cane in Tam- vlco.’ rmn‘ ;:’n;: s ,1‘:‘"": producsd