Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 23, 1910, Page 12

WINDHAN COUNTY. CENTRAL VILLAGE Attended D. A. R. Picnic at Lord’s Point—Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith Spending Vacation Abroad—An Ac- tive Nonogenarian. et Roger Williams of South Britain spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ar- thur Williams, Mrs. Julia Newton, Mrs. Willis Rouse and Mrs. Hoxie Lillibridge went to Lords Point in Stonington Thurs- day to attend a picnic given Dy the . A. R. at the home of Mrs. John Gallup, who is spending- the summer there at her cottage. Mrs. Emma Owens, formerly a res- ident here. has been visiting friends the past week. Gate Tender O’Neil Rulgn-. Michael O’Neil, who has been the gate tender at the railroad crossing the past two years, has resigned and has returned to his home in Plainfield. John Sulivan has the position. Arthur Harrington has returned from Putnam, where he has been spending two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Hopton have returned from Marlboro, Mass., where they have been spending a few days. William Dean visited relatives in Greene. R. I, Saturday. Gypll.-l Make Short Visit. A band of gypsies were in the vil- lage Saturday, but moved on ,as few rared for the fortune telling tribe. Personal Mention. Mrs. Allan Moffitt is spending sever- al days with relatives in Canterbury. Miss Helen Benedict of Plainfield was the guest of Misses Ruth and Pauline Mathewson Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Byles and two hildren of New York are spending wo weeks at the home of Postmaster Charles A. Byles. Miss May Lambert has returned from a visit with relatives in West- erly, R. L William New lon‘ who has been spending two weeks at his mother's home here, has returned to Providence, where he has a position in R, L. Rose’s grocery store. Master Maurice and Miss Margaret Torrey a\s spending a week with their randparents, Mr. and Mrs. George hatcher, in Canterbury. Mr. and Mrs. William Joiett have geturned from Southbridge. Mass., where they have been spending a week Wwith relatives. Master Edmund Trudeau of Moosup ¥ visiting relatives here this week. Miss Myra Mahew of Putnam is ending the week with her grand- arents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Farland. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ramage of oosup have been guests of their son, lack Capwell. Mrs. Nathaniel Lester is on the sick Mst. Mr. and Mrs. L. Howard Cross have been visiting relatives in Putnam. Misses Edythe Eyers and Serena Reed visited friends in Wauregan on Bunday. Mrs. Celinda McStay and daughter, Miss Mildred, were guests of Mrs. Charles Morse in Wauregan Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ramsden visited friends in_ Dayville Sunday. Everett Richmond has been visiting #ie parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Richmond, in Elmville. Alpheus Ryder has been the guest of Danielson relatives. Raymond Ryder, who has been work- ing in a bakery in Attleboro, Mass., Bhas returned to his home. Sailed for England. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mitchell left Tuesday morning for Boston, where they sailed on Saxonia steamer for several weeks’ visit in England. Mrs. Dennis Donovan left Tuesday for a visit in Canada. Mrs. Cosmer Young of Danielson was -a Sunday visitor. Mrs. David Kennedy and cousin, Mrs. Jape Campbell, spent Monday at the Willimantic camp ground. where they will go later to spend two weeks |t a cottage there. Miss Myrtis Pellett of Elmville was the guest of Miss Elsie Ladd Sunday. Mrs, Arthur Williams and son Ar- thur spent Sunday at Willlam Will- fams’ in Moosup. Moses Ballou of Uxbridge spent Sunday with his family, who _are mpending the summer with Mrs. Bal- lou’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Collins. Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Thayer of Putnam visited realtives Sunday. Ninety Years Young. Mrs.- George Loring has been en- tertaining her uncle, Mr. Edmunds, from Washington. He is ninety years ol and a very active man. Mrs. Samuel Collins and daughter, Miss Ethel, attended the wedding of a relative in Sterling Monday afternoon. Nathaniel P. Thompson has been wisiting Norwich relatives. W. C. T. U. Members Picnic. Members of the W. C. T. U. enjoyed & basket picnic at the home of Mrs. Qeorge R. Bliven Tuesday afternoon. Sunday School Picnic Committee. Rev. George Benediet, I. Howard Cross and Howard Byles were appoint- ed a committee to make arrangements for a Sunday school picnic. Charles Nutall has returned to his duties at the C. E. Barber's hardware store after two weeks' vacation. Daniel Dutton. pilot on the Norwich and Central Viilage electric car has been spending a few da at his home here on acount of illne: Fitch A. Carey and Waldo Tillinghast, visitors Tuesday. Several of our people were in Nor- wrich Tuesday to attend the circus. Mrs. George R Torrey who has been seriously ill the past two weeks is bet- ter at this writing. Mr. and Mrs Greeley Brown and two children of Worcesfer are spending a few days at the Brown homestead on Black Hill. Mrs. Herman Chapman is entertain- ing her sister, Miss Ethel Tripp of Danielson. Mrs. John L Chapman and little daughter, Marian, leave Saturday for Block Island for a few davs. Mrs. George Loring w in Griswold ‘Wednesday to attend Mrs. John Pot- ter's funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Asher Stark and two little sons took an auto trip here from Providence Wednesday to visit Mr. Stark’s sister, Miss Harriett Stark. Henry Allen has been entertaining h.isyc’\usin, Mr. Jewett of Brooklyn, Miss Olive Dutton is entertaining Miss Hanson of New London. WAUREGAN, - Master Mechanic Henry N. Wood Offers Resigration—Has Been With ‘Wauregan Company Forty Years. Henry N. Wood has tender2d his resignation to take effect September first. He has been in the employ of the Wauregan company for forty years and ‘has been master mechanic for the past twenty-five years. Rev. E. F. Talmadge at Moosup. Rev. E. 1. Talmadge will conduct the evening service of the Methodist chirch in Moosup next Sunday. . Personals. Mrs. C. W. Perkins of Occum visited ttle grandson, were Norwich with friends in this place the past week. Conrade Russell was a visitor in Worcester the latter part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chartier and ttle son of Boston are visiting Mr. Mrs. Marcelle Jette. mur Millington of Spring- @eld, Mass., is spending a short time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Baton. Mrs. Charles Wood and Miss Bu.. sie Westcott were in worcuter on Thursday. o "HAMPTON Funeral of Hiram H. Botham—Bull Gores Horse in Shoulder, Necessitat- ing 18 Stitches. Mrs. John Cleveland was in Hartford this week, Mrs. Wallace Jewett wisited friends in Norwich Monday. Miss Lelia Fitts is visiting in Bris- tol. Conn., at the home of her brother, Claude Fitts. Mrs. John Fitts was a Willimantic visitor Monday. Howard Bennett made a trip to Wil- limantic on Monday. Miss Maud Fitts spent Sunday at the home of her parents. . Fred Nason spent Sunday in Hamp- on. Miss Fay Darrow returned to her home in New London Monday. Marius Jewett is visiting relatives in_Springfield, Mass. Mr. Cheney of South Manchester spent Wednesday at the Prospect house. Roston Pell of New York was at the Prospect over Sunday. Mrs. Hattie Whiting and daughter, Erdine, of Hope Valley, R. I, are vis- iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Phillips. Motoring Parties. Mr. and@ Mrs. Herman Allen, Mrs. F. J Moran and Mrs. H. F. Searles motored to Brooklyn, Danielson, Wild- wood park and Putnam on Saturday. Mrs. Roston Pell, Marion Pell and Miss Ella Baldwin went to Pomfret by automobile on Saturday to meet Mr. Pell. who arrived there on the New York express. Mrs. B. W. more and Miss M. F, automobile visitors Tuesday. Miss Delia Lynch, Miss Lillian Ri- ley, Miss Ethel Rile Joseph Braney and F. A. Phillips motored to South Coventry and back Wednesday eve- ning. Mr. Cheney, Miss Clara Deming, Miss May Anthony and Miss M. L. Bent attended an entertainment given by the Shetucket grange in Scotland recently, going by automobile. New arrivals #t the Pri\pect house are Miss Clara Deming of Hartford, Bok, Mrs. R. J. Whitte- Whittemore were to Pomfret last Mrs. W. L. Darby and little son, and Miss Elsie Vint of Astoria, N. Y.. Mrs. Robert W. Forrester, Miss Marion P. Forrester and Miss Margaret S. For- rester of Providence. Mrs. Edward Fuller of Providence, who’ is spending the summer in_ her bungalow in Hemlock Glen, called on friends at the Prospect house Satur- day. Horse Gored by Bull. A black horse owned by Grant Jes- sup was gored in the left shoulder by a -bull Wednesday afternoon. The horse was taken to W. S. Ford who sewed and dressed the wound, taking eighteen stitches to close it properly. Funeral of Hiram H, Botham. The funeral of Hiram Botham of Providence was held at the home of his sister, Mrs. Fred Litchfield. In- terment was in the Litchfield ceme- tery. Rev. Mr. Woodwell officiated. Mr. Botham was operated on for appendicitis three weeks ago and seemed to be well on the road to re- covery until last Saturday, when he had a relapse from which he did not Burnham has had all n by the 1908 ice storm and deadwood trimmed from the large oak in front of the Curtis place. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Three Men May Be Jurors—Eims on Public Grounds Sprayed—Attending Lake George Conference. Miss Gertrude Phillips, postmistress, has been in Providenceson'a short va- cation. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Barker and son returnad to Pittsburg, Pa., early in the week. Men of this place who are liable for jury duty in_the superior court are H. T. Wells, Frank Shippee and B. R. Ritch. Touis Southworth secured a goodly sum by subscription for spraying the elms on the public grounds recently and the fine trees near his home and those on the church park and school grounds were given careful treatment. It is a pity that some fine specimens on private grounds are not duly cared for, as their days seem numbered without it. Miss Mary Flynn racently went to Norwich to visit her father, Daniel Flynn, who has a good position at the state hospital. Mrs. Duncan Taylor of Lakeside left for New York on Thursday, from whence Mrs. Taylor went to Crystal Bay, Lake George, to attend the annual conference with other friends. Miss Hess of New York and Miss Julia is at Lakeside in charge of Mrs. Tay- lor's boys in her absence. CANTERBURY. Personal News of the Week—Local People Attended Circus. Mr. and Mrs. H. L. kham and children of Plain Hill > ich, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Levi N. Clark Sunday. Miss Bertha M. Clark was the guest of Miss Nellie Carpenter at Lisbon over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Georze Tillinghast called on their daughter,, rMs, George 1. Wheeler, Sunday. heodore Kendall of T.ishon has been ting his sister, Mr: Benjamin own. the past week. . Helen Baldwin of New York city is at the home of her brother. Henry Baldwin, on a vacation. Several from this vieci the circus at Norwich T|IP< WEST WDODSTOCK Frank Maule, William Maule of Pas- saic, N. J,. Leslie Harris of New Rochelle, N. Y., and Miss Chase of Rhode Island are the new arrivals at Knelm. C. P. Sheffield, an inmate Fitch home for soldiers at Heights, Ct., paid a few days’ his home here last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Morrarty and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Garfield, all of Southbridge, were Anderson’s Sunday. Samuel Thompson of New Jersey visited his sister, Miss Jennie Thomp- son, this week. of the Noroton visit at Mrs. Lydia Willlams and Miss Mary ! Williams of Hartford are @t the Wil liams home here. Captain A. C. Winslow of Putnam is visiting relatives and friends in town. ATTAWAUGAN Mrs. Lapearl was moved to Daniel- son last Sunday to her sister’s. Mrs. Albert Rollinsgn and her two children, Emma and Walter, are visit- ing in Pittsfleld. Mass. Misses Ruth and May Irs. Rollinson Tuesday to visit their Mrs. John Dunse, of feville. Leflash is having a two vacation. A number of people are complaining of colds. Mrs. Charles Weeks. Daisy, Charles, Jr. and Clarence Weeks, were in Brooklyn, Sunday. Emerson left guests ot G. | | Miss Alice Bofle..hmor la recent vhilor at Mrs, Union Picnic—Jail PMH&FW!&;DQ—- M"fi'h“wrm pc. Mr. and l(n.l‘.nmndhuch- ter, after spending a week with Mr. % "h _Pond, have returned to The DeBuys family of w-w Orleans hlw arrived in town and will er of the summer at their u-r the west shore of rthe lake. A lacge number of summer boarders and visitors are in town at present. Among late arrivals are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dix and Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Llnle of Hartford. ‘William H. Tharp and children ot Louhvule Ky., are occupying the summer residence of Mrs. Tharp’ parents, Mr., and Mrs. D. A. Lyman, near the lake where they expect to re- main until September. Prof. Tharp Il expecting to join his famfly early in August. Mr. Charles Hitchcock of Pittsburg, Penn., was visiting relatives in town recently. A ball game was played on thes Green last Saturday afternoon by the Lebanon nine and the locals. The rain rut a stop to the game at the seventh inning when the score stood 11 to 6 in favor of the Lebanon’ Cecil L. Gates and family of Kansas City, Mo., have arrived in town and will spend the remainder of the sum- mer at their pleasant cottage in the southwest district. Mr, Gates is a gen- eral sacretary of the Y. M. C. A, and for several years was located at: At- lanta, Ga. Rev. W. H. Harris who for the past week had been on the sick list was as- sisted at the morning service last Sun- day by Mr. Gates. Attorney Charles F. Clarks and daughter of Hamden were guests of Mr. Clarka's parents, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Willard B. Clarke over the Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Abramson are entertalning several friznds from New Rochelle at their pleasant home in. Pine street. Camping Parti A party of ycung ladies from-one of the Hariford churches, in charge of thzair pastor are campln. at Columbia Lake. They attended church in a body Suonds n Tuesday of this week, Rev. Mr. Roundey of i’hc Wethersfield Avenus church, Hartford, arrived at the lake with a party of “his boys” where they will camp out for several days. Rural Route in Satisfactory Condition. An inspector of rural routes was town last week and went over the route starting from the Columbia of- fice with the carrier, E. P. Lyman, The distance as measurad found to be 21% miles and the ins tor pro- nounced the route and boxes as en- ::rely satisfactory and in good condi- on. Handsome Sum Netted by Fair, The Ladies’ Afternoon club gave a falr and entertainment at Yeoman's hall st Saturday afternoon and evening. The hall was handsomely decorated and the large number of usefully and fancy articles ware pret- tily arranged for sale. Cake, ice cream, soft drinks, etc., were on sale and this as well as the other departments were well patronized during the afternoon. The early evening showers prevente the entertainment being given and th was postponed to jonday evening when thare was a large attendance and the programme consisting of music, recitations and tableaux was success- fully carried out. A handsome sum was netted by the ladies whic understood will be applied for improvement.” Rev. Jasper P. Harvey of Chester was the guest of the family of his son- in-law, William A. Collins, Jr. A few days recently while in town he om- ciated at the christening of tha in- fant son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hunt. sister, Miss J: Bolles, for two weeks, has returned to Danielson. Unlon ‘Pienic. Phillips’ grove, Alexander Lake, on a T vent of Cheistoies Escaped Prisoner Recaptured. nificance. On Monday forenoon a prisoner at| Mrs. A. A. Smith had mrle of the the j by the name of Reed. | C. B. meeting Sunday ev: while at work in the garden near the A number from this place attended jail in charge of a keeper, escaped and was captured in the evening at Moos- up and returned to prison. Visit Lengthened by Quarantine. Mrs. DeWitt C. Park has returned to her family, after a detained absence of several days, having been quaran- tined at the home of her daughter, as one of her grandchildren was taken with diphtheria soon after her arrival. Mrs. Elisha B. Mead of Greenwich, with her tweo children, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bradford. Miss Helen Sharpe is spending her summer vacation with her mother, Mrs. James Lowry. Mrs. Samuel T. Cooper is her children in New London. Martin A. Kraus, after spending a short vacation with his family, has returned to his labors in New York. Hon. Everett Lake, a candidate for the office of governor, was in town on Wednesday, looking the field over and laying wires to secyre if possible the nomination. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher M. Gallup, former residents, were callers upon friends during the week. William F. arner of Newtonville, Mass., spent Sunday with Mrs. George G. Gilbert. EAST WOODSTOCK Six Year Old Boy Falls from High Beam—127 Mile Automobile Tour. York city is vacation with Mrs. C. Smith. Dr. Samuel Bradford of Brooklyn was a caller here Thursday. The rain of Saturday evening was a great help to the vegetation in this vicinity. 'POMFRET CENTER Wolf Den Grange Planning for Picnic. Miss Kltherho Pfluher of New spending Mrs. Thomas A. Smatliers and chil- dren of Norfolk, Va., are visiting E. E. Brown. Miss Marjorie Brown has been vis- iting Mrs, Clara Case in Worcester, Miss E. J. Clark and Mrs. Courtland Hoppin have gone to York Harbor, Me.. for the heated season. Wolf Den grange are planning for their annual picnic. Carl Sharpe is the new dairyman at Dr. F. Goodridge’s Mashmoquet farm. NORTH STERLING Mrs. F. O. Plummer has been visiting friends in New London. Edgar A. Lewis is the new mail car- rier on the rural delivery route while the regular carrier, Arthur Loges2, is at camp for ten days. Henry H. Crowell of Wilmington, Del, spent Sunday at George C. Spooner’s. Miss Clara M. Spooner has been vititing friends in Danielson. Mr. and Mrs. Howard A. Cleaver, who have been visiting friends in New York, returned home rsday. HOWARD VALLEY Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hawkes of Scotland visited the home of Mr. Hawkes' parents, Mr. and Mrs. I F. Hawkes, Sunday, the 17th. David Copeland of Mansfield visited at F. A. Burnham's last Sunday. The quarterly conference began in the Valley church Friday, the 224, and will hold over Sunday. ‘William Davis and family visited in Scotland last Sunday. TOLLAND COUNTY. S0UTH COVENTRY. Sunday School Members and Friends Enjoy Outing to Ocean Beach—Fu- neral of Henry Albro. visiting Miss Fanny Upham of Webster is visiting her brother, G. L. Upham, and family. Mrs. Jane Warren of Danielson is keeping house for her brother, Wil- liam Hastings, who has been keeping bachelor’s hall for several months. Clayton Stread, six years of age, fell from the high beam of the barn last week, striking on his hecad. He had several hemorrhages from the ears and nose and is under the doctor’s care. Mrs. Harry Nickerson and child of Providence are guests of Mrs, Gran- ville Perry. Misses Zella and Rena Bunce ot South Manchester are visiting thei cousin, Mrs. E. E. May. Several from here are attending the Douglas camp meeting this week. Mrs. C. C. Gildersleeve and sons will return from their outing at Pleasant View, R. I, this week. J. D. Sanger, Fred Davidson, Mrs. M. B. Morse, Mrs. with William € feur, enjoy 27 mile ride Sunday through Mz husetts in Mr. San- ger's new tou Several hours were spent with Mrs. Mary Sanger at Springfield and a hurried call made on Mrs. Ernest Rice at Barre, both former residents and relatives of Mr. Sanger and Mrs. Morse. STERLING Epworth Loague Elects Delegates to Convention at Willimantic—With the Visitors. On Thursday 95 members of the Congregational Sundey school and their friends enjoyed an outing to Oczan Beach, New London, making the trip by special troiley. Henry Albro Will Be Missed. The funeral of Henry Albro was held at the home on Monday afternoon, Rev. Nestor Light conducting the ser- vice. Willlam C. Latimer, Wi Armstrong, F. S. White and . Curley acied as bearers. Interment was in the family lot In Nathan Hale cemetery. Though Mr. Albro had been a shut-in for eleven years, no one in active life could be more greatly missed, his bedside being almost con- stantly surrounded by visitors and friends who enjoyed his sociability and cheer. Hawing traveled much in his vounger days, and having an excellent memory, Mr. Albro had many interest- ing episodes to rzlate. His daughter, Miss Hattie Albro, who alone has been | his devoted companion and nurse dur- ing his iliness, has the sympathy of all her friends. New Electric Street Lights. The new elesctric street lights are now in use. Mrs. Briggs Returns from Hospital. Mrs. Mary Briggs, who has been at a private hospital in Willilmantic for several months, receiving treatment for burns resulting from her clothing taking fire her yard, has ret on Manning Hill. Miss Perkins of An- dover is caring for her. Mrs. Grace H. Rogers and Miess Ma- bel Rogers of iddletown have been the guests of their cousin, W. H. Arm- nd aunt, Mrs. J. C. Armstrong, William Johnson has returned home from two weeks’' vacation at Old Or- chard, Me. Mr. and Mrs. James Thornley are entertaining friends from out of town. The Epworth league social was held on Friday evening at the home of Mrs. A. F. Kenyon. A large number attend- ed and all enjoyved a pleasant evening. During the business session Miss Ed- na Chester, Mrs. Roy Thomas and Mrs. W. W. Vaughn were elected delegates to the Epworth league convention at Willynantic in August. Miss Augusta C. Millet of Boston has been the gugzt of her sister, Mrs. W. Vaughn. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wentworth vis- ited friends in Rhode Island recently. Miss Edna Ayers of Dayville was the guest of Miss Mary Douglas over Sunday. The Epworth league praver meeting was held in the vestry on Thursday evening at 7.30. Mrs. Edward J. Thompson of Boston is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Vaughn. GILEAD Interests—Attending Chau- tauqua Convention. Pe The L. A. S. met w.dnfllday after- noon with Mrs, E. W. Buell, Mrs. A. W. Hutchinson and grand- daughter, Eva, were in Willimantic Monday. R. D. Gilbert was home from Boston over Sunday. A. G. Way of New Britain was the guest of his mother Sunday, M H. Burrill, Sunday coming in a nwely purchasad’ auto. George Brown is at Niantic camp doing military duty in Company L of Willimantic Miss Edna Post is attending the summer school at Chautauqua, New York. C. W. Hutchinson was the guest of friends in Springfield over Sunday. Mrs. D. H. Hodge has been 'pend- iIng a few days in Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hoadley of West- chester, were guests at M. W. Hill's Sunday. C. S. Hutchinson and family of Hart- ford are spending a few days at his house h Harold Walker of Cambridg is visiting at J. R. Gilbert’ W. S. Bllds, Mre. Ellla of Gilead, ‘Wychoff Wilson of Hartford and Al- fred Hamner of Wethersfleld were the guests of R. E. Buell and family in ‘Wallingford Sunday. A. H. Post, Mrs. Post and Mrs. C, L, Perry will spend Sunday at Mansawkét ‘beach. WOODSTOCK Former Pastor E. Society— New York Clergyman, Here, Addresses C. Visitors of the Week. Mans., Rev. L. T. Lindholm of New York spoke at the Christian Endeavor meet- ing Sunday evening. Mr. Lindholm, a former pastor at the Swedish church, with his family, is spending the sum- mer in town. GURLEYVILLE Ox Cut by Mowmg Mnc Dunham Hold Lawn e—Misses Social—Per- F? R. Hall and Clarence R. Hall are sonals. ————n at Block Island. Miss Parke of Andover is the guest| While haying last week one of Ar- STAFFORDVILLE of Miss Mary G. Perley. thur Hobby’'s oxe: s cut badly with o S..T. Dution of New York spent| the mowing machine. oY Death of S. H. FI Civil War Vet- al — Baxter- eran, in Backus H Bradway Wedding. Rev. M. H. Jones is spending a few days at the seashere. Thz youngest daughter of Charles Bradway, Gladys Bradway, was united in marriage to Julius Baxter last Sat- urday, July 16, by Judge Heald of Stafford Spring Clarence Ormsby and Mrs. Minnie Rick were united in marriage Monday evening at the M. E. parsonage, Rev, Robert Williams performing the csre- mony. Mr. and Mrs. Ormby left town Tuesday to visit relatives in West Swanzey, N. H. S. H. Flagg passed away at the Backus hospital in Norwich Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. The deceased had been icted with heart trouble for many years. but for the last elght months he had heen a great sufferer from a diseased foot. Last Wednes- day in the hospital the foot was part- ly amputated and gangrene was dis- covered. Mr. Flagg was born in Bur- rillville, R. L. July 23, 1836. He has ‘been employed by Mrs. Sarah Benson of Staffordville for twenty-two years. He was of a cheerful disposition. a kind neighbor and a good citizen. He was a soldier in the Civil war and en- listed in the Twelfth Rhode Island regiment. He was wounded in the bat- tle of Gettysburg. The funeral was held Thursday at his late home at 1 o'clock, Rev. R. Williams officlating. Burial was in the Hiliside cematery, STAFFORD. m Bennett Returns Home— Church Closed July 24 and with his son-in-law, Rev. ck Lynech. Spencer H. Child of South Lancaster, Mass., was home over Sunday. R. K. Safford and family were at Lord’s Point, Stonington. last week, the guests of Justin S. Green. Miss Mabel Ritch arrived home for her vacation Sunday evening. Mrs. Andrew Avery of Norwich and Mrs. L. R. Southworth of New York are at the Southworth homestead. Judge Albert Mathewson of New Haven spvent Sunday with his mother, Mrs, W iam Mathewson. WOODSTOCK VALLEY The Misses Roach hava returned to Worcester. Miss Della Newell of Spencer, Mass,, spent Sunday at G. L. Keach’ Miss Hazel Keach spent Sunday at home. William N. Whiting and B. E. Jacobs of Providence spent last week at Alisn Kenyon' The Clover circle met last week with Miss J. Louise Kenyon. John C. Paine of Bridgeport recent- ly called on friends here. Walter Barrett entertained his prother and family on Sunday, coming from Springfield by automobile. Will E. Bacon of East Boston visited his cousin, Mrs. Allen W. Kenyon, last week. “ Mrs. Emma Spencer and Miss Em- ma Spencer returnad to their home in Pomfret on Wednesday. Mrs. Vroom and children and the Misses Newhall of East Orange, N. J., are at their summer home here. Misses Corinne and Louise Massicot of Providence are visifing Miss - J Louise Kenyon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Dan- ielson and Mrs. Deane were at Allen Kenyon's on Wednesday. - Mrs. Ernest Spencer of Pomfret and Mrs. Alex Brennen of Providenc: were at Allen Kenyon's on Wednes: RAWSON ——t—y Kent Bros. have just purchaszd an automobile. Frank Phillips was a Sunday even- ing visitor at Willimantic. Clarence Cunningham of Elliotts was Dwight Phil- | vada was the only state where the ition of the “fight pictures will Kansas City Times uflm‘wm“ hl.llwfl-— Mrs. Bentley is entertaining relatives from South Manchester. Miss Ethel Simonds was the guest of Mrs. John Dunham at Mansfield Center over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Wrana and son spent Sunday in South Willington. Mrs. G. A. Walker and Mrs. George Dimock were callers at Rev. Frank Chamberlain’s on the Willimantic camp groun Monday. $8 for Ladies Benevolent Society. A scocial was held Wednesday even- ing with the Misses Arlene and Mar- guerite Dunham -at their home. The lawn was attractive with Japanese lan- terns. Ice cream and cake were serv- ed by several young ladies. They were in charge of the whole affair. The sum of $8 was added to the treasury of the Ladies’ Benevolent society. Mrs. J. F. Robertson entertained a party of young ladies to tea last Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Langer are the parents of a boy, born last Sunday morning. LEONARD BRIDGE Fine Oat Fisld—Personal Mention. Mrs. Fred L. Brown has returned, after a visit with relatives at Cres- cent Beach. Miss Mary L. Park made a flying trip to Long Island and Brooklyn, N. Y, last week. Judge and Mrs. A. G. Kneeland were Sunday callers in Colchester. Mrs. F. O. Brown and daughter, Clarice, have been visiting Mrs. Frank Pease of Middletown. Mrs. Symms of Boston is making hjs home with his daughter, Mrs. Myron R. Abell. Spaulding brothers have 71-2 acres of oats which stand six feet tall ‘While mowing in the loat L. Spaulding found the remains of a dead fox. AMiss Amy Rogers, a sister of Mrs. William: Chamberlain, died at St. J¢ seph’s hospital, Willlmantic, Saturday. The funeral was held Tuesd. morning and burial was in Wllllmanlle. 31. Miss Ethel Rollinson has accepted a position wi jay Path Commercial school, Springtield, Mas nnd com- menced her duties July 11th Malcolm Sault is \l-l(lng frlendl in Willimantie. Miss Blanche ILe2 of Willlimantic was the guest of Miss Ethel Sault for a few davs. Mrs. Willlam Bennett, who was op- erated on for appendicitls in Hartford, returned to her home last Friday. Mise Nellie Hewlett of Springfield is visiting Mrs. Oscar Colburn. Mr. and Mrs. H. Harris. Misses An- and Phillips,- Helen W Anothor CIllm to Fame. It begins to look, too, as though Ne- lm residerce on Woodward Hill | Baptist ehutch will be closed 26 ank 31 during the pastor's va- lu. Charles Johnson of Southbridge is spending days with ~ M. Nella Wuw kS The Phoenix woolon company have ‘Amumm:x ed that their will will start Ug. Henry Pero and sén Richard spending a few da; ith . Pere in Mutdlt.l"lf N. H. ' s W "WILLINGTON Mail Carrier Has Runaway—Hores Runs Into Side of Freight Train— Rev. W. F. Newton Preache: A dry st. Swithan's 4 and a wet that next Sunday Endeavor society from South Wflllnftbn will pay the society on the friendly vikit, The meéting wlll be held in the Baptist conference room and a large attendance is hoped for. Miss Helen Nichols is to enter the State Normal school in Willimantic in the fall. She graduated from the Rockville high school in June. F. Wayland Preston and daughter, Helen of West Stafford, drove do and spent Sunday at Maple Cor Mr. Preston who prolonged his drive to the scenes of his birth and boyhood, Bast Willington, was thoroughl tenishad at the improved condlt%m flf the highway and feit as all old mesi- dents do in going over the road for the first time that the seemingly im- possible had been accomplished. Mrs. Darrow’s mother, M Greeme, returnad to ‘her home in aterford Monday morning. Rev. W. F. Newton the Baptist 8 Colpourter preacher at Baptist ch Bunday afternoon, his eermon from Exodus 4:2 was helpful and stimulat- ing In encouraging every one to do their own work in their own way but to do it and not shirk. He brought the “baby organ” that he carried in his gospel wagon Into the Sunday sohool and after a little talk to the chikiren u? for them. Newton expects to make a can- vas of the town during the remainder of the month. Oscar Himeler has completed his work as temporary mall carrier, Mr. Dvorch having returned from his va- cation. Oscar's term of service came near having a tragic ending as one of the hot afternoons as he was near F. W. Pratt’s on his homeward way. Thz bit broke, the bridle slipped back and !ha spirited horse he was driving be- me wncontrollable and ran for the -tl’b. not heeding an express freight train that was coming rapidly from the north. Oscar’'s ready wit prompted bim te climb over the back of the seat of the light buggy and drop to the ground, but the horse enveloped in a cloud of dust ran into the side of the moving train, but singularly enough was not seriously injured, although the bugsy was pretty thoroughly demol- ished. Oscar came off with a few brui and the numerous congratuls- tions he received upon his remarkable escape must convince him that he has “low of friends.” Hon. John H. Holcomb of Hartford, with Mrs. Holcomb and daughter and son, motored out for a call at Mapls Corner recently. The Storrs summar school pionicked t Cozycroft on Saturday and had a delightful time. John Starkweather ‘with the twe daughters of his brother, Henry by hi first marriage, in taking a motor ride through town last Friday celled at Maple Corner and on Mrs. Carpenter. The two young ledy grand-dawghters of the late Congressman Henry Stark- weather of Norwich are pupils at the Storrs summer schiool, are both teach ers and Ml Els is & pupil of the Willimantic Normal school. Mre. Mary Nichol ernon Law- rence now of Unionvi # in the Hart. ford hospital where she has recently sustained a successful operation for cataract, EAST WILLINGTON Couldn't Keep This Infant Still—Tears Out S8creen and Crawls Thmough Windew. One of the smartest babies In Fast Willington s Clark Whitehouse’s boy Claytop. His mother wanted to go to the garden, she shut him up on the veranda. When she returned there was no baby to be seen as the winfow was low, he tore out the screen and crawled Into the kitchen through the window. He will in the future if noth- ing happens to him be able to “paddle his own canoe.” George Bridges is sick and unable (o leave his room, Clark Whitehouse was Springe Tuesday. Charles Williams is having his bulld- ings shingled. The Cushman’s are making exten in Stafford repairs on the Miss Buckmine house, SPRING HILL Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Loomis of Danielson were callers at Mrs. D. W, Bingham’'s Monday, Mrs. Loomis being a nice of Mrs. Bingham, The steam shovel has been moved from the state road by L. J. Storrs’ to the road south of Joe King's place, where they will fill in and straighten the road. Mrs. Sibley of Danielson was the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. W, Bing- ham, Wednesday and Thursday. Joseph Schilling has just purchased a new horse, Sunday the Rev. Albert B. Todd ot Stafford will supply the pulpit in the Baptist church. Miss May Storrs is camping out with a company of teachers at Lake Chau- bunagungamaug in Webster, Mass., for two weeks. Clinton Bingham was his par!nu over Sunda; : BOLTON Mr. and Mrs. C, Hutchinson are ‘n Gilead at their summer home for a few weeks. Miss Elsie Foley and Mrs. Michael Mullin_of Boston are the guests of Mrs. Michael Sheridan. Miss Hannah Quish of Boston s spending some time with relatives at the Center. Jacob Van Der Clock of Paterson, N. J., is visiting ag Mrs. E. E. Daly The Misses Olfve and Eleanor Hutch- inson are in South Manchester with their grandmotber, Mrs Agnes N. Max. well, —— He Thint We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for nn case of Catarrh th t eun- not h- cur- wmmu- Catarrh Toledo. O “’a lhe undlrl(‘ned have keown ¥. (hlnlv for the last 15 years A.G him perfectly honora!l ln hu-lne transactions and A able to carry out any .nunmm. u‘c by his firm. 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