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LETTERS FROM TWO STATES. WINDHAM COUNTY. WINDHAM Musicale Was Enjoyed—New Members for Congregational Church—Attrac- tions on Fourth. Mrs. Pdward Johnson and Mrs. Isa- | bella Thomas, who have been at The Inn for several weeks, left on Wednes- day for Gloucester, Mass, for the summer. Ameong the attractions in town for the Fourth will be a tea at the library and athletics on the green. Ned Thompson went to New Hamp- shire on Wednesday to spend nine ~ecks camping with a party of New York school friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. Alden Weir are en- tertaining a home party of seven for the races. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Webb returned on Tuesday from a week's motor trip 1o Boston, Providence, Narragansei, ete. ‘The Misses Cole and Wardwell and Mr. Greeff of New York are guests of the Misses Welr. Miss Josephine Keeney is visiting Miss Phyllis Dunfred in New London. A number of Windbham people at tended the Yale-Harvard race Thurs- day. Miss Ada Larrabee is in MacGregor, Ia., the guest of her uncle, Frank Lar- rabee. Mr. Dougilass has bought the An- drew Buckley farm on Smith street. Recent arrivals at The Inn Include the Misses l.ane of Brooklym, N. Y, and Mrs. Spear of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. E. W. Loomis entertained the Benevolent society of St. Paul's church on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Christine Bingham and son of AMontclair are at the Misses John- sons’. A most enjoyable musicale was given by Mrs. John Woods of New York and Miss Dorothy Brown last Tuesday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. W, W. Brown. Mrs. Woods was in fine voice, and Miss Brown's plaving was much enjoyed. They were assisted by Mrs. F. E. Guild, violinist. The following members of the Knights of King Arthur will join the Congregational church on Sunday: Alfred, Lester and Ralph Eaton, Clar- ence Whaley, Clarence Fisher, Paul Hopkins, Russell Potter, Eden Cook. There will be special music by the choir, and Mrs. John F. Woods wiil sing. The communion service will follow the morning service. MOOJSUP Jehn Gallup Won Kinne Prize—Wood- Smith-Fanning-Moguin Weddings. John Wood and Miss Rose Smith were married Tuesday morning at All Hallows' church by Rev. J. H. Brod- erick. Mr. and Mrs. Wood went im- mediately to their furnished house on Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Caswell and 1tttle daughter of Norwich have heen guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Park- hurst. Won Kinne Prize. A few years ago William Kinne of Plainfleld dled and by will left a cer- taln sum of money, the interest every year to be used towards the purchase of an unabridged dictionary and hold- er to be given to the boy or girl in the eighth grade of our public schools who should pass the best examination on the constitution of the United States and the amendments ard who should spell and define one hundred words. This year thirty or more pu- pils took the examination and the prize was won by John Gallup of Plainfield. Fanning-Mogquin Wedding. Tuesday morning at All Hallows’ church, John Fanning and Miss Blanche Moquin were married by Rev. J. H. Broderick. The bride was pret- tily attired in white crepe de chine over white silk. She wore a veil with a wreath of lilies of the valley. Miss Catherine Fanning, who attended the bride. was dressed in cream color silk and carried pinks. Raoul Moquin, a brother of the bride, was best man. A breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moguin, and after a short wed- ding trip Mr. and Mrs. Fanning will in keeping house in their own new- Iy furnished home on High street. STERLING Tlosing Exercises of Graded School— New Principal Engaged. Closing exercises of the Sterling ded school were held in Lincoln’s on Friday evening, June 24th. ie following programme was giv- Piano duet, selected, Dora Blanchard d Frances Brunsden; song, “Cheer p”: recitation, “The Knight's Toast,” Alice Thornley; Overall Boys’ Drill; riolin solo, en; recitation, “The Exile cadlans”, Llovd Miller; elected, Annle Chamberlan ‘““The Acadians Sentenced (seleeted from Evangeline) arl Belknap: plano solo, selected, argaret Tootill: recitation, “Evange- ne's Search for Gabriel (selected om Evangeline) E selected, Frances Bruns- of the * drill recitation, fow the obins Build Their Nests,” Kamila Novak; ittle recitation, “My Bed is Like a PBoat,” Walter Nichols Fan 11; recitation, “Speech of an Indian fef,” Benjamin Pickell: song, by's Boat”: recitation, “The Rock- bve Lady,” Mildired Babcock; Wand 11: recitation, “A Good Play,” orence Vere: violin duet. selected rances Brunsden and Exio Bell Yance; presentation of diplomas; yong, “Lullaby.” Six pupils were graduated. At the plose of the exercises the diplomas vere presented by Supervisor of chools, A. N. Potter of Willimantic. Miss Alice Eddy who has been prin- plpal of the Graded school has re- )igned. Miss Coughlin, of Waterbury, 3} graduate of Willimantic Normal ¥chool will be the new princigal. The supper given by the pworth league was held Wednesday evening at the parsonage. It was well attended. An excellent supper was enjoved. Mr. amd Mrs. Charles D. Chester are entertalning Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith end daughter of New York. Mrs. James Baker entertained rela- tives from M)'!Hr. last week. W00DSTOCK Resignationf of Rev. J. F. Waters Ac- cepted—Returns to Nebraska—At- tend Boat Race. Mr. and Mre. E. B. Chandler, Miss Nelde D. Chandler and Miss Mary L. Flyn made a trip to Boston and Newport early in the week in Mr. Chandler’s automobile. The church meeting Thursday even- ing voted to accept the resignation of Rev. G. F. Waters and a pastoral sup- ply committee was appointed. Mrs. Fred A. Gallup and W. Avery Gallup of orwich were guests on Thursday of William M. Gallup. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Haskell and fam- ily, who have been visiting Mrs. Wil- liam Mathewson, have returned to their home in Wakefleld, Neb. P. B. Foster and family Haven attended the' of New Yale-Harvard boat race on Thursday ardv are on an parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Richard- son. Miss Ella Perley left on Tuesday for cester on Wednesda: BROCKLYN Teachers and Students Return for Va. ' cation—Special Sermon to Masons. Philip White of Cleveland, Ohio, is speeding his vacation with his mother and sister at the old home. Charles Edwin Blake of Trinity home for the summer vacation. ‘Warren A. Tanner, who is attending the ‘Medical scheol at Burlington, Vt., arrived Friday for the summer vaca- tion. The family of Rev. E. B. Schmitt of Ansonia are at their summer home in this place. Miss Nellie Palmer has been spend- ing several weeks in Jamestown, Pa. Her sister, Charlotte, joined her the first of the week, remaining a few da; both returning home the last of the week. J. Williams Hunt, who has taught in California the past year, a few miles | outside of San Francisco, is spend\ng his vacation in town with his aunt. Harry S. Marlor of Trinity is home with ‘his parents during the vacation. Rev. G. F. Genung, D. D, pastor of the Baptist church, exchanged pulpits Sunday with Rev. Charles A. Downs, pastor of the Congregational church. | Masons at Trinity Church. TUpon special invitation of Rev. Isaac Peck, rector of Trinity church,26 mem- bers of Moriah lodge of F. and A. M. of Danielson attended the morning ser- vice Sunday in Trinity church, the rec- tor preaching a sermon especially for them. Howard Walker of Hartford jo)npd his wife and son at the home of Mrs. Walker’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. | Spaulding over Sunday. Sunday evening the B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist church held a conquest nieeting, led by the pastor's wife. The subject was Missionary Work in Our Own Country. B. Y. P. U. Officers. The officers of the B. Y. P. U. for the ensuing six months are: President, Roy Chayman; vice president, William B. Potter; secretary and treasurer,Mrs. Mrs. George A, Witter. Mrs. Celinda Nye and granddaugh- ter, Hope Gardiner, have visited rela- tives in Hampton and Pomfret the past fortnight. S. Irving Frink visited his parents in Canterbury the last of the week. Lewis S. Palmer is spending se vs with his parents, Mr. and James C. Palmer. wmnaflumuw mlmm Sunday, The Baptist Sunday school was well represented at the Sunday school con- vention of the Ashford association, which met at South Woodstock, R. B. ‘Witter taking up a 'bus load and Ed- win Bennett as many as could ride in his auto. CANTERBURY. Poaching Deer Turned Into Venison— Medbury House Damaged by Firs. F. L. Bennett, his neighbors and a number of others in town are eating venison this aveek, as Mr. Bennett killed a large buck close to his housa eating his garden truck, beans, etc. Deer are doing great damage to crops. Mr. Levi Baker has sold his place in North Society to New York pur- chasers, who have moved in Mr. and Mrs. Baker’'s home, moved to the house with Mre: Baker’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Bradford. A number in town received an- nouncements last week of the Barlow- Miller wedding. Mre. Barlow when a child lved in Canterbury where she has many friends. House Insured With Norwich Agents. W. N. Medbury came near losing his hom2 one day last week. The ell got afire and if help had not been close by and Mr. Medbury and eldest son, Frank, the house would have gone up in smoke. There was partly cov— ered by insurance. Tha agents from Norwich came up and allowed them insurance to repair with but they lost some clothing. Louis Shaw of Central Viliage has been a visitor with friends in town recently. A. H. Pellett has a yoke of new oxen. Miss Edith M. Williams has been spending several davs with Clarisa, Luzlla and Grace Medbury. Mrs, Fred Green does not improva in health. EAST WOODSTOCK Local Guests at Rawson Tin Wedding— Stephen Morse’s 90th Birthday. Mrs. Sarah Morse of Providence is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Perry. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. and Mrs. A. H. Hibbard attendad the tin wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Rawson at the Quail Trap Monday af- ternoon. Miss Bernice Turner has been at— tending commencement at Radcliffe. Lyle Turner spent last wesk in Wor- cester taking examinations for Welles- ley college. Mrs. A. G. Morse, Misses Pearl Alton and Mabel Eddy attended a birthday Lindeman, Mr. party arence Hill, Southbridge, | Mass., afternoon. Mrs. Eliot Clemence in whose honor the party was given is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Potter of this place. At 90 Visits Brother of 92. Stephen Morse passed his 90th birth- day Tuesday quistly at his home the afternoon he called on h Nelson of North Woodstock Both men are remarkably served and would pas: well for men of m», WEST WOODSTOCK June Box Party—Summer Guests. Misses Ellen and Laura Williams ar- rived at their summer home here on Tuesday. Miss Jennie Thompson of Corona, N. Y., opened her summer home here this week. Mr. and@ Mrs. Herbert Battey of Thompson visited Mrs. Carolyn Sim- mons Sunday. Miss Maud Perrin entertained a large | June box party Saturday Miss Mollie Hicks. who evening. has been serfously ill the past two weeks, is im- proving. Mrs. Mary MecIntire has returned | from a long visit in New Haven. Miss Edith Wheaton of Manchester has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. J. WILSONVILLE Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman and Miss Hattie Carpenter of Greenville, Mass., were with Herbert Chapman and family over Sunday. _ Miss Xlinnije Plouff and Miss Dora Stead of Webcter called on relatives and frineds Wednesday. Mrs. Harrlet Lynch of North Gros- venordale visited with Miss Jennings Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. James Fagan of Ux- bridge, Mass.. visited with Mr. Kee- gan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Haggerty and two children of Webster visited with summer | Accident — Odd Fellows Remember Their Dead—Graduating Exercises at High School. Mrs. Charles E. Barber, (njured in Danielson a week ago by falling while boarding dn electric car, is able to get j@bout the house with the aid of crutch- a meonth's visit with relatives in Maine. Mrs. Williaan Gallup was in Wor- - es. Edward Elliott Providence. Mrs. Istacl Segwin spent Friday with friends in Norwich, Miss Myrtis Maguire of Webster, Mass., formerly an assistant in the loca) high school, sailed on the steamer Rotterdam from New York Tuesday, and will spend the summer in Holland and England. She is accompanied by Mrs. Harold Dean of East Providence. I. O. O. F. Memorial. The Odd Fellows went to Evergreen cemetery Sunday and decorated the graves of members, after which an ad- dress was glven by Rev. George Bene- {dict. A quartette—John Westcott, Ar- thur Mott, Misses Olive Johnson and Mildred McStay—sang two selections. Fred Wilcox of New York is spend- ing a week with his father, James Wil- cox, and sister, Miss Anna Wilcox. The Civic club team of Moosup de- feated the Central team Saturday, 7-1. Mrs. Mortimer Stetson and little | daughter, Lois, have been visiting rela- | tives in Norw ich. Rev. George Benedict and daughter of North Abingto! Mass., have been spent Saturday in iguests at Frederick Tillinghast's. Miss Frances Najako of Middletown has been the guest of Miss Josephine Armstrong, and attended the gradua- tion of the High school pupils. She was formerly one of the teachers. Mrs. George Loring is entertaining Mrs. Bishop of Voluntown. Miss Edna Lillibridge, who has been | speding several weeks in Wyoming, has | returned home. Mrs. William Dean and Mrs. Everett ean spent Sunday with friends in anterbury. Miss Louise Tillinghast is entertain- ing a school friend, Miss Gladys Rob- inson, of Waban, Mass. John Rathbun, who has been ill at the home of his sister, Mrs. Allen Lew- |is, much better. Betram Ballou of Providence spent Saturday -vith his nieces, Ruth and Phyllis Ballou. Misses Mary Byles and Beatrice Dean attended a musicale Saturday evening in Wauregan, given by their teacher, Miss Emma Gardner. Two Weeks’ Shut Down. The Plainfield Woolen company clos- ed its mill Thursday, giving the help two weeks' vacation. iss Nellie Elliott, a nurse in an hos- pital in New Haven, has been here to attend the graduation exercises. Her sister, Miss Elizabeth, was one of the graduate v. Frank Fuller of Norwich Town spent Monday with his nephew, Thom- Byles. Samael Collins New York. :s Ethel Collins has been in New wn this weelk, the guest of friends, attended the Yale-Harvard races. is visiting frie nds i Lonc and Punctual for Seven Years. Miss Alice Kendall has attended | Evers; school seven years without being ab- sent or tard She is now a pupil at the local high scohol. Bitten by a Dog. Wendall Hiorns was bitten on the leg Tuesday by a dog belofiging to Henry Frink, on River street. Mrs. Celinda McStay has been en- tertaining Mrs. Lewis Bassett of Oc- cum. Mr. and Mrs, Jack Capwell have re- turned from! Poquetanuck. Mr. Cap- well's health is much improved and he has returned to Daggett’'s market, where he is manager. Miss Myra Farland is visiting rela- tives in Manchester, N. F. Mrs. Levins Edwards of Greeneville visited friends here Wednesday. She was formerly a resident he; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shannon spent Wednesday in Providence and at Fields | Point. Miss Hazel Smith of G £ her grandparents, Esec Smith. High School Graduation. The High school graduation exercises were held in the.Town hall Monday afternoon. The class colors were green and gold. The class numbered ten. The following programme was given: March, Theresa Sullivan; adddress | of welcome, Ahmond Cleveland Colvin Groton is visit- Mr. and M chorus, Soldier’s Dream, High school chorus; class history, Howard Torreyv B class statistics, Annie Elizabeth Fraser piano solo, Mildred Louise Mc- Stay; class prophecy, Mae Agnes Ken- nedy: class will, Margaret Frances Smith; chorus, selected, ~ High school chorus: farewell address, Alice Nella Bradford: class ode, class of 1910; march, Theresa Sullivan. The graduation exercises In the evening were well attended and were as follows: Overture and march, or- chestra; invocation, Rev. George Ben- edict; chorus, Soldiers’ Chorus from Faust, High school chorus: essay, The purpose and Value of Trade School, Malcolm Biddell Wibberly; chorus, Schubbert’s Serenade, High _school chorus: essay, Irrigation and the De- velopment of the West, Edith Emily music, orchestra; solo. A May Morning, Mildred Louise McStay; es- say, Heroism of Woman, Elizabeth An- ne Elliott; chorus, The Forge, Migh school chorus; presentation of diplo- mas, H. P. Topliff; march, orchestra. The class gift was a statue of Shakes- peare, and was presented by Almond Colvin. Class motto, Esse Quam Vi- deli. Class members: Almond Cleve- land Colvin, president; Alice ella Bradford, vice president: Howard Tor- | rey Byles secretar, Maicolm Biddell | Wibberley, treasurer; Edith Emily Ey- ers, Elizabeth Anne Elliott, Mae Agnes Kennedy, Annie Elizabeth Fraser, Mil- ared Louise McStay, Margaret Frances Smith. THOMPSON $52 Cleared at Strawberry Festival—! Musicale for Ladies’ Aid Society. The strawberr. festival at the Con- | gregational v Frid evening | ' was very successful, clearing $ Mrs. C. E. Searles gave a 'mllau‘n!Pl at her home Wedne: night for the benefit of the Ladie; The B ¥. B X meeting Sunday evening was led by Edith Cruff. O, E. Mills conducted the singing and sang! the solos, My Lord and I, and A Clean | Heart. Mr. terta Aid society.. and Mrs. H. B. Ingraham en ined their daughters, Mrs. Tow- ! er and Miss Lucy H. Ingraham, of Providence, last week. : Frank Herrick of Boston has re-| mother, Mrs. E. cently been with his M. Herrick. frs. Emogene Williams has been ting Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wil- liams. Miss Ethel Andem was recently graduated from Wellesley college with high honors. She intends to return for a post-graduate course. Miss Rachel Andem has just deturned from her third year in the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, and Miss Marian Andem from Wellesley college. ASHFORD A. S. Clark Place Sold—Personal Items. Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Richards are in Southington a few days this week. The A. S. Clark place is sold to New York pu hasa . Mrs. P, J. of Norwich was 11t S el nf ‘the Mrs. Wm, Sp ok Mass., for a few weel ¥ W. D. Grant of Willimantic called on friends here Sunday. Miss Flora Bates was in Willimantic Thursday. Misses Susiz and Mary Bastors are spending their vacation with their parents here. WARRENVILLE Corner Crest Opened—Corley-Lee Mar- riag Arthur E. James after an absence of four weeks, returned on Friday of last week. Corner Crest is opened once more. Mrs. E. A. Durkee and family arrived Wednesday. Mrs. Earl R. Wright is visiting her parents in Windsor. Alice M. Lee of this village and Joseph Corley of Scotland were mar- ried June 18th by Rev, B. C. Bugbee. W. L. Durkee and family are busy picking strawberries. Mrs. E. L. James and sons, Allen and Ray, were in Willimantic Wednesday. HOWARD VALLEY Arm Broken—Baptismal Service on Sunday. Mrs. C. C. Fitts of Bristol, Conn., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. I F. Hawkes. Raymond and Clayton Hawkes spent a few days in Bristol recently. Clayton Hawkes broke his arm Mon- Thorning. Raymond Hawkes has returned to ‘Worcester, M after spending a week with relatives here. Rev. John Roberts of Clinton, Mass. will preach next Sunday. There wl be a baptismal service. Miss Myrtle Stone has returned to Hartford after spending two weeks with Mr! Frank Congdon. TOLLAND COUNTY. COLUMBIA Elms on the Green Sprayed—Dr. F. J. duToyt to Return te South Afri- ca. About forty of the handsome elms on Columbia Green were sprayed last week by a Hartford contractor, un- der a vote passed by the last annuoal town meeting. First Selectman S. B. West attend- ed the annual reunion of the Army and Navy club, of which he is a member, at Eastern Point last week. A game of baseball was played on Columbia Green last Saturday after- noon by a Willimantic nine and the local players. The latter were defeat- ed, 10 to S. Deacon William A. Collins was with in Hamden on Sunday. Mrs. Jasper Abramson days in New Rochelle relatives Mr. and spent several last wee! The work of redecorating the church was completed last week. Consider- able work in the way of cleaning up remaind to be done before the new car- pet could be laid. It is hoped the church may be ready to occupy a week from Sunday. To Return to South Africa. Dr. F. J. duToyt, who has been tak- ing a short medical course in New York, is with his family in this place. He expects to remain here about three weeks ‘before leaving with his family for South Africa, where he will re- sume his medical practice and where he was a resident for many years. Passed High School Examinations. Several of the pupils from the schools in town went to Willimantic on Friday of last week and took the High school entrance examination. Gertrude Loveland and Vera Collins of this place were among the twenty who were successful. Deacon William A. Collins, who re- cently sold his farm property, has purchased the land, buildings, stock, tools, etc., belonging to his son, W. A. Collins, Jr., near Chestnut Hill roolhouse and will take immediate possession. Horace Fox of Hartford was the guest of the family of A. A. Latham over Sunday, coming from Hartford in_his automobile. Sears Harvey of Hartford guest of the family of William Collins, Jr., over Sunday. SPRING HILL Pastor and His Sister Going Abroad— Miss Mildred Cummings Undergoes Surgical Operation. was the A, Mrs. Eunice Freeman is boarding with Mrs. Dan Flaherty. Mr. and Mrs. William Rodgers of Noank are here for the summer. They are living in Mrs. Rodgers’ mother's house. Miss Lizzie Smith is visiting her ‘brother, Rev, Leonard Smith. They are preparing to go on a trip abroad. Seriously Il Word was recelved here Tuesday that Mise Mildred Cummings was in a critical condition. An operation for appendicitis was performed. She was more comfortable the last report. Thirty-five at Ashford Sunday School Convention. About thirty-five from Mansfleld First Baptist Sunday school attended the seventv-third anniversary Ash- ford Baptist Sunday school comven- tion Wednesday. All enjoyed a most delightful and interesting service. Mrs. E. Bellows of Brooklyn, N. Y., is the guest of Mrs. Emma Gardner. Miss Bertha Smith was the recent guest of Mrs. C. C. Davis. WILLINGTON Interests—Picture and Write- up of Major Preston. - Church The topic of Rev. Mr. Gardner at the Congregational church Sunday morning was Elisha and Elijah; Farewell Meeting. At the Baptist church in the after- noon Rev. . W. Darrow preaches from John 7-17. , There was a good attendance at both churches. Rev. Mr. Gardncr led the Endeavor meeting, which was in the Baptist church. The Insurance Press, New York, of June 15th issue, had a fine picture of Major Edward V. Preston, general manager of agencies of a big insur- ance company, who celebrated on June 9th his 45th anniversary in the | service of the company. Major Pres- {ton was born in Willington 73 years ago. His ancestors first settlers. There are guests from Providence at Pleasant View, Merrick J. Pratt and a lady who is cousin of Mrs. Pratt. A party from here went down to attend the graduating exercises of the Wiilimantic Normal school, Friday, Miss Alice Walker Pratt being among those who received diplomas. EAST WILLINGTON Merrill Cushman has bought Miss Buckminister’s house and is repairing it in nice shape. Anna Snow was in Hartford a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson were in Willimantic this week. Grass is still growing. Mrs. Whitehouse and Lelia Snow were in Willimantic a few days ago. Miss Marian Sparks is home from the hospital. Charlie ‘:zndon and bmuy arel were among the STAI_’EB;E!ILLE | Largess-Chamberiin _ Marriage—Sud- den Death of Mrs. Sarah A. West. Mrs. Elizabeth Shepard, who has been visiting in Fiskdale, Mass., and ;nmdfl returned home last Satur- ay. Mrs. Norah Chamberlin has been spending the past week with her son, Frank - Chamberiin, and family in Manchester. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Goodwill at tended the funeral of the former’ brother-intlaw, Mahlan Cushman of Monson, Mass., last Monday. Mrs. Lina M. Booth is spending a few weeks ~with Mrs. Hubbard of ‘Wales, Mass. Largess-Chamberlain. Miss Maude Chamberlin and Henry Largess were united In marriage at St. Edward’s rectory, Stafford Springs, last Saturday evening. Mr, and Mrs. Largess left immediately for their wedding trip and on their return will reside with the bride’s mother, Mrs. Norah Chamberlin. Mrs. Sarah A. West's Death. Mrs. Sarah A, West, 89, died sud- denly last Tuesday morning about 7 o’clock at the home of her son, Philo A. West. She had been in poor health for some time. The cause of death was a general breaking down inci- dental to age. She is survived by flve sons and two daughter: The funeral was held Thursday afternoon at two 1 Burial was in the West cem- " BOLTON Indianapolis Summer Residents Ar- rive—General News. Mrs, J. J. Sweeney of South Man- chester, who spent the summer in Bol- ton, has a little daughter ill with the measles. Mrs. Louis H. Levey, her daughter, Miss Baker, and-chauffeur, George Finnegan, have come to Mrs. Levey's Ln.]rm from Indienapolis, in her automo- ile. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesson Phelps are in New Haven for a month’s stay. Mr. and Mrs. T. O'Hanlon of New Jersey and daughters from different states have rented Miss Emma Eld- redge's cottage for two months. Mras. Robert C. Loomis of Westfield, Mass., is with her mother-in-law, who has been ill. C. S. Hutchinson and famlily of Hartford are spending a week with Mrs. Jane B. Sumner. At the end of that time they are going to Gilead to spend a month at Mr. Hutchinson's cottage. Mre. Barnard Miss Lucy Whiton of East Hartford and Miss Moore of South Manchester were guests of Miss Eldridge at the Center Sunday. Miss Anna Alvord's brother, Prof. S. M. Alvord, and family of Hart- ford are spending their vacation with her. Mrs. A. E. Sperry of South Glaston- ‘bury was a recent guest of her aunt, Mrs, F. E. Ruggles. Miss Sarah Clark of Mansfield. housekeeper at Calvin Hutchinson’'s. Thomas Quish, who has been very ill and his sister, Miss Nonie Quish of South Manchester are in town for a stay of several week Hlll Rose Franceschina has return- after two months’ visit in New YM with relatives. STAFFORD. Pupils’ Outing to Hartford—Automo- bile itors. Mr. and Mrs. James Sibiley have gone to Norwich. N. Y., where they will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Watts. Mre. May Keefe, who broke her an- kle last week, was taken to the Backus hespital at Norwich last Friday. The pupils In Miss Mary, Smith's room at the Pinney grammar school enjoyed a trip to Hartford last Thurs- day Miss Smith accompanylug them. Mrs. Eva M. Bugbee was in South Coventry on Friday of last week to attend the annual outing of Anne Wood Elderkin chapter, D. A. R., of Willimantic, held at the home of Mrs. A. Kingsbury. Miss Mary Lord, Mrs. Clara Beard and George H. Beard of Lewiston were callers on friends here Monday. They made the trip from Lewiston in their automobile and went from here to Acworth, N. H., where they have rent- er the Bonny View farm with a view te taking summer boarders. The Phoenix mill closed July 1 for two weeks. Miss Ruth Dimock of Somers is the zuest of her aunt, Miss Delia St. Ma- Marie. Miss Jennie Lilly of Willimantic was recently the guest of Mrs. F. J. Glover. Henry Pew has gone to Meredith, N. H., where a boss carder's place has been offered him. STORRS. Weddings—Fitts-Walker and Fisher- Seage—Small Note: is Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Capen are eccupyln the rooms of Prof. Mon- teith in the Main building. Miss Win- ifred Crane was their guest over Sun- day. Miss Susy D. Rice has returned from a week’s stay in Boston. Miss Maria B. Hopkins is at’ Grove cottage again, after a few days stay in Suffield. Mrs. Gulley and Mrs. Fugate have ‘been visitors in Waterville, Miss Ednn Butter left on Monday for Ware, Mass., to attend the wedding on June 28th, of Miss Ethel Walker and Mr. John N. Fitts, head of the Mechanical Department at the college. A suite of rooms has been fitted up for Mr. and Mrs. Fitts where they will reside after their return. from an ocean voyege. Another wedding from College cir- cles was held on June 29th, in Battle Creek_Mich., when Mr. Wilson Fisher son of the college chaplain, married Miss Grace Seage, who has been as- sistant to the bacteriologist this year. Dr. Charles Thorn is entertaining his ‘brother from Menonk, 111 Mr, H. L. Garrigus with his family went to Block Island on Saturday. CHESTNUT HILL. Milk War Ends in Victory for Pro- ducers—Forty Cents for 10 Quarts to be Average Pric William A. Collins, Jr., has sold his farm together with entire stock and tools to his father, Deacon William A. Collins. At a meeting of the milk producers, held at the station on ‘ednesday, June 29. it was voted to accept the of- fer of the Providence Dairy Co. of an average price of 40 cents a can of ten quarts, for the next ten month This ends the strike that has been go- ing on for some time and is looked up- on as a distinet victory for the producers of milk in this section. Sears Harvey and® Miss Ruth Lewis, of Hartford, are spending the week in town, the guests of the family of Wm. A. Collins, Jr. Henry D, Frink of Manchester was at his home in this place over Sunday. Miss Carrie Palmer of Rockville visited her mother, Mrs. Alice Palmer, reently. Many from this place attended the closing exercises at the different schools last week. BOLTON NOTCH Station Agent A. 8haw has as his guest his mof from Mineola, 1. I Mr-. Chlrl Hale of Springfield, lrndln‘ a few days with her lhur E. A. Brownsil. Miss Hattie Warner of South chester is vluuu her M ard. M iond z-tns' 8. are recel ends postals from l\orfolk, a., Vl? staying for a while, First Seieciman s, W, H the latter part of la; tives at Providence, R. Dr. M.'M. Maine was ln ‘Williman~ tle Wednesday, for the Summer—8t Momarlnl Decorations. A few frbm ‘hero utendad the mock trial at Andover Tuesday evening. Mise Helen Hodge, has been teaching in Rooky HIilN the past year, is at her home here for the summer vacation, Masons have finished plastering C. ‘W. Hutchinson’s house. Mins Carrie Hutchinson returncd om Wednesday from visiting in Princeton, Mass, H. P. Buell and@ Mrs, Buel! ¢f Col« chester were guests of relatives i town Sunday. Mi le Hutchinson was in Wi~ limantic Wednesday. Miss Edna Post, who has been teach- ing in Orenge, N. J., the past year, has arrived at her home here. Wychoff Wilson, Mrs. Wilson off Hartford and A. W. Manmer and Mrs. Hanmer of Wethersfleld were guests at W, 8. Ellis’ Sunday. Decorated Graves. Fred Prentice was -ppo!nu(l a com- mittee by Daskam e, No. 86, of Glastohbury to deocorma the graves of their deceaséd members last Sunda, for St. John's day. He was assist by Major E. V. Preston of Hartford J. L, Way of St. John's No. 4, and C. Daniel Way of Wooster lodge, No. 10. Among the beautiful flowers special mention was mmde of a basket given by Clara Filis. red Prentice recently enter- u!ned her sister, Mr Helen Wolcott of Rochester, her brother, Charles Chandler, nnd his son, Benja- min, of East Hartford; Mrs. Bemtor of Hartford and Mrs. Jamem Bailey of New Badford, Mass. WEEKAPAUG. Notes and Jottings of the Week—New Summer Arrivale. Mrs. G. T. Collins, who has been visiting at Clark’s Falls has returned to_her home here. Mr. and Mrs. George Marshall of Hartford arrived at the Robinson cot- tage ¥riday for the summer. Miss Alice J. Ogden, Mise Merritt and Master Billle Sanford, of New Haven arrived at Rocky Crest Wed- nesday, coming in Dr. Sanford's tour- ing car from New Haven. Mrs. Howard Butcher was a caller in Clarks Falls one day this week. The Club of Ten met Thursday the home of Mrs, Oliver Gavit TLeon W. Bliven has begun his hay- ing. W. H. Barnes is assisting him Miss C. B, Morris is having a tent erected at the rear of her cottage East Cote. Mrs. Scott and family of Philadel- phia, arrived Thursday morning and will be guests at East Cote during the summer, MOUNT HOPE Summer Revidents Arriving for the Season, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Packer and daughters;y Rachel and Mary, spent Saturday in town. They were prs- paring their house for occupancy dur- ing July and August. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Copeland have moved to the house, formerly occupied by William Griggs. Dr, F. A. Young and family of New York are at the Young's homestead for the summer. Miss Helen Winch of Putnam left town Thursday morning to attend the graduation exercises and reception of the Southbridge High school. ELLINGTON Mrs. . Henry Beebe spent last with Mrs. Eloise Charter. Miss Rose Diebman of New York has come home for the summer. Ellsworth Niles of New York is vis< iting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Niles. Mr. and Mrs. Bugene Gliddings and son of Hartford were at the parsonage weekd over Sunday with Mrs. Gliddings’ par- ents, Rev. and Mrs. D, E. Jones, Some of the farmers here have beers haying. Richard Belden of Hartford is spend< ing his vacation with his aunt, Mrs, Geary. Hartford visited of the week. lland called on Frank Wesrton Mr. Harry Vinton of H friends in town recent W. Richards and family attended the graduntion at Brimfield, Mass, Academy, last Friday, Clarence Vinton of friends In town, of Leland the first Holland is with Stamford’'s New Post Office. Gongressman Hill had the satis=- faction of telegraphing to. Stamford, this week that the appropriation of $150,000 for a ¥ederal building in this had passed the house, and, with other ifems, was now to go to the where practically ne opposi- nticipa . Hi)l has given »m in the bill his special at- for months. He was greatly, decisively, aided in his fight liber- tention perhaps for the retention of the original al sum proposed, by being able to point with nride to what corporate Stamford had already done to provide the finest of sites for the pruposed building. There 1s little doubt that that fact, backed by Mr. Hill's alert attentlom to the matter carried the thing through as it~ was originally proposed. whila most of the other items in the bill suffered reduction, and some were cut out altogether. Well served was Star ford by its Congressman in this mai- ter, mor will that service be soon for« gotton,—Btamfard "Advocate you keep it in that “But wh case for?” adam, that's o scabbard. ANl swords are kept In scabbards.” A sword! Why, L thought it was a hat- pin!"—Houston Pos e —— 'l‘ll—‘.} ward——9100 pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded digease tha! science hase been able to cure in all its stages and that is catarrh: Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires & constitutional treatment Hall's Ca- tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the svstem, thareby stroying the foundation of the diseass, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and as sisting nature in doing its work. proprietors have so much faith in It curative powers that 'hey ne Hundred llars for any that It falls to cure. Send for llll of testi- monials. Address F. J. CHENEY, & CO., Toledo, O, Sold by l')rll"lll! 45 Take Hall's Family Pllll for consti« pation. “Foley Kidney Pilis H-v. Cv"od M The nboye is a guotation from a let< tre written by H. M. Winkler, Evans« ville, Tnd. "I contracted 4 severe cose of kidney trouble. My back gave out and pained me. I seemed to have lost all strength and ambition; w; ered with dizey spells, my head -wld swim and specks float before my eyes. 1 took Foley's Widney Pills regularly and am now perfectly well and fesl like. a new m-n. wloy Kuuy“nlh