Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 4, 1911, Page 10

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES WINDHAN COUNIY. THOMPSON CENTRAL VILLAGE Badies’ Aid Seciety Gives Entertain ment—Funeral of Mrs. Loren Ben- nett—Notes. \ Gesrge R. Fowier of Providence has Lien spendimg a fow days Mere with friends. / James McFarand, son of Robert Moiurland, has returned to his home «ftler ypending a fow weeks in Malne. Alice Kendal!] has been in B to attend tha funeral of her uncle, Amos Kendall On of the storm a smal erowd the entertainment Fri- day aveming given by the Ladies’ Aid .n:"-sm bas returned to hie home ciet: Dexter Elluu—ylkn. A. Observes 75th thday. - Mrs. Fred Card and’ Miss Dorri: G._ A. Pettis Sunday day. Miss Katherine Carey has beel spending several days with relatives i Worcester. Miss Mary J. Ress was in Williman tI» last Saturday attending a meetin Bradley Rerrington has been visit. ing his aunt, Mrs. C. E. Searles. home here to spend the winter in Moo relatives Tuesday. Mrs. Dexter Eiliott returned Wed nesday from spending two days Pro¥idence. Missionary Meeting. There was a large attendance at th missionary meeting at Mrs. Dexter El liot's Wednesday afternoon. The pro gramme was the completion of th y Plainfield to live with relatives. Car Leaves Tracks. An electric car ran off the track Saturday afternoon near Corey’s bridge. The ear was in charge of Con- duotor Harrie Arnold and Motorman Percy Gree| Tt was about flve hours before it made the next trip to this Wimge. i Willlam Jowett spent Saturday with in_Bastern Lands. M. Meets With Mrs. E. Knight Card of Putnam visited Mr. and Mrs. Mr. ang Mrs. Olin' Nichols visited Mr. and Mrs. E, S. Backus over Sun- of grange officers in the Hooker house. The Misses Cranska are closing their Whittemore visited Worcester in united siudy course—Western Women and Mrs. Dyer Elliott entertain- n n g | o ornelia Gezr. irie Tadlos of the Churoh Aid had an entertainment in the chm‘eh Tuesday evening. Mrs. Carrie Davis and Annie Barton are ill. The church board held a meeting In the vestry Wednesday evening. MOOSUP Sudden Death of cess of Basket ocal. Jeweler—Suce ocial and Whist. George Bartlem, for nearly two years a jeweler and optician i this vi'laze, diad very suddenly last Friday night at his place of business on Railroad square. He had not been in the best of health for several days, but was not thought to be in a serious condition. Friday he was at his place of busines: all day and seemed to be feeling mucn better. Just before closing 'his store for the night he was taken worse and someone who chanced to be in called a physician, who soon saw that it was & hopeless case. He died about 10 o'clock from neuralgia around the heart. He was 65 years old and came to Moosup from Meriden about two then owned by Jobn O. leaves and Francis. He besides his wife, one brother s aged mother in O in Almyville Sunday afternoon at 4, relatives in Southbridge, Mass. ed Rev. Mr. Garst last Sunday. | | | Rev. J. K. Moore speaks to voung peoplec_in chudch this (Saturday) Habit. Mrs, | bire J. A. Enuff. She received a shower o over elghty cards from } {rien ' Mrs. William Leak vis 1 | Willlem Thompson visited relatives in Dayville Sunday Mr. and Mrs. lsrael Seguin spent Swnday with their davghter, Mrs. Franik D. Thayer, in_Putnam. Mrs n remalned for a few days. of New Hamp- with her eister, Chapinan. th BMiott of Williman- ne Sanday With her paremts. :3-“ Bead ent Sunday with rknfi in South ndham. Anne Ay £ Webster, Tuesday. i nd Victor Thomp- York by automo- Funeral of Mrs. Bennstt. BTy SRRE T The funeral of Mrs. Loren Benaett, who died Thursday of pneumonia, was | WOODS:[QCK e & Rty oatcienia. ‘;;',‘:,’i‘}: Putnam Choir Concert Enjoyed— was in Evergresn cemeiery. Driven Well at A. S. Mardy’s. Charies Spautding of Jewett City has | returned here. Mies Flsie Ladd of Willimantic spent Sunday at har home Dwight Armeirong of Previdence was hours Monday The concert Satur utnam Cengregational even enurch chot a Monday visitor here. was ihsroughiy enjoved by a large au- Charles E. Barber was in Hartford| dience, The chol under the direce Tuesday, whars he was re-elected as| tion of L. O. Williams county commisstoner. Wikes at 170 Evet: Cherles Bragg and B. Hexie Lin- | The d vy C. S. Spalding for the the Congregational afternoon on Knight spent her 75th | ay on Monday with her brother, | d her sister, They are to make | A, S. Hardy was in town for a few & by the! { * i r | T of the Methodist church. The bod: was taken to Meriden Monday morning | for burial. Social and Whist. The whist and party and basket cial held Wednesday evening under the| auspices of the Franco-American club | was largely attended and was a suc- cess in every way, due to the efforts of the committee, Dr. S. 4. Bouvin, Frank Larese, Urgele Lafrance, John reault, E. E, Dupuis sh Pleche and Arthur Wood. There were over persons prescnt, coming from Daniel son, Central Vilage, Wauregan and! Plainfield. The first lady’s prize was won by Miss Ida Maynard of Moosup, and the second by Miss Damase Bou: lais of Damielson. The first man prize was awarded Joseph Lavelly of | Moosup, and Oliver Jette of Dani elson | received the booby prize. Following whist was the basket social, the basi ets peing autioned by Urgele Lafranc and briging from one to four dollar Dancing was enjoyed, music being fur nished by the Arion orchestra. SOUTH WINDHAM. wridge has beem in New York this| , "G et S5 s & SUMeIDE bivs | W LT { Dly of water at a depth of 170 fe | Mrs, CRarles E. Barber and Mrs. L. | P 0T Waletat & Gepth ot Go0 e ain | Howard CGross spent Wednesday in| .4 (1« j.adies Benevol society on | '"'3[‘““" A 1 fmmday evening. 1 Mrs. Arthur Williams was in Groton : Tueslay ® attend the funeral ‘of her| Defeated by Southbridge H. S. yuein, Mise Sarah Perkins. who dled Souhbridge High school defeated in the New Lomdon hospital Satur-| Woodstock Academy at baskethall on lay. FV'ALn\ afternoon by a seore of 51 ta! Frank Wood tion as boss fimiaher for Miss Ella Perley is staying with he rosigned his posi- the Plainfield {2 Woolen company. brother, George P. Perley. Edward Cutler was in Providence| Mrs. Georse Frink recently visited ), Wednesday. her niece, Mrs. Louls Ingalls of Nor- o wicn Town. ; wo Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Taber and| E‘ST DDSYOCK | qaughter. Ly have returned from Qeerge Underwood Di Suddenty— | tWo months’ with relatives in Y=—| Maine. | G. P. Perley, G. H. Sumner and W.| Child attended the meeting of the! Pomological sociely in Hariford Wed- | Miss Mary ¥. Potter, teacher, accom- ed several young lady friemnds, sited sinter, Mise Winuifred Pnu at Holyoks « n-x.:num; s Gaorge W. J of Putnam hu\ been visiting her dsughter, Mrs, N, T. | " *rents Fined White, the pawst week Wisses Paarle and Flosste Alton | 5 - spent Saturday in Worcester. l Mrs. A. A. Smith is spending s The Ladies Ald woctety of the Meth- | d8Ys in Worcester, wh odist ehgweh seeved a hean supper,in | €eline is attending school. nesday and Thur: dren to School Regularly. eral for Not Sending Chil- | . Miss Bvan- | i v the vestry last Friday ovening, about | Violated Schoo! Law. i Afty belns present. j W. S. Simmons of Central Village, ! The quarterly conference was held | employed by the state board of edu- ¥-mdey atterncon at the home of MFs. | cation as truant officer, was in town | Susan Jenkins. Rev. J. H. Newland, | last weck and inves several | presiding eider, was present. fcases of iliegal absen, school. Mise Marla Brown of Willlmantic 18 | Ti.e resuit was that several of the par- isiting her sister, Mrs. J. F. and- nts were ler he law requ Harold and Donald fldersieeve spent | 7 and under the sehonl recess with their grandpar- {terd schocl iy enta, Deacon and Mrs. Corbin, in West | and terms it is in se Woedsteck ar; for viclation o shall at ring Death of George Underwood. | law | George Underwood while assisting in | S°¢voral persons from this parish at- the jce harvesting on the mill pond | tentied the union meeting at the M. P. last week Wednesday was seized with | Church, Canterbury Plains, on Sunday ! Convilalons amd fall into the channel, | Aternoon. i which fortunetely a this point was | Punctual Pupils. not very deep. He was immediately | The per cent. of attendance at tha! taken owt, but wes unconsoious and |Gay Fead school. for the month of| romeined so until hie death, which oc- | January was Mrs. Sybil R. De curred at ®he town farm Aonday | Grenier te The following pupils| lege mornimg. Mr. Underwood had ne homa | Were perfe o nd was years of 2ge. tfe is su uary: Ogarita . Charles Edward | vived by one sister, Mrs. Emily Sher- | Ciutts, Daisy Lad mer Ladd, Lola mend. The doctort pronounced his | Ladd, Arthur Merrifield, Rita Merri- death due to acute indigestion and the | field,” Richard Merrifield, Ellis_Sage sudden plunge into have ecaused paralyeis. WAUREGAN Company Orders New Boiler and Wa- | ter Wheel—Rummage Sale in Prog- the water may Sage. NORTH STERLING Government Pierce Kills His Sixth Fox. ress. % i i Farmers are receiving their supply | Fred Maynard is off duty, being il | Of frce government seeds, a sign of | “ith g wHns. : DI Pladker, formety of. Wik The zero weather of Monday was gan, underwent an operation at a Prov- | &bPreciated by those who have not fill- idence hospital recently for appendi- | ®d thelr ice hous, Lucinda Knight Spooner's last George Pierc ctis. Fred Gerber has retorned to his du- ties as engineer st the Wauregan mills afier a long illmess unday. ihe houts | jion. Fines wero impeosed for failure to comply with this| Fillmore Sage, Theodore Sage, Robert O. Plummer and family and Miss vigited at George C. mine pound fox 13 child over | ndance for Jan-{ With her aunts, the Misses Pattin. Seeds Race-vad—eoorgol at The Inn on Baturday. | red Austin i« il with grip. Hig| on Wednesday of Week, wihich giace is being filled by J. Jette in the | Inakes six foxes he has killed thi auregan marlet | season. The Wauregnn compsny has con-| Mrs. George H. Potter is confined to tracted for a lamge engine, boiler and ! the b2l from a shock, with little hopes water wheel, to be instailed shertly. |Of ner recovery. Fred Calvin, manager of the Waure- | Howard A. Cleaver has rented his| #an store, who has been ili with grip, | ferm to Mr. Hotchkiss i The Irving Hall p Darbie of Willimant WOODSTOCK VALLEY 97th Birthday Celebrated—Clover Cir- is not ce is sold to Mr. is improving, but out yet. able to be Rummage Sale. A _rummage sale is being conducted | in Wauregan hall by the Ladies’ Be- | nevolent soefsty A. Lawrence Johnson is to spend to- i i e T e ib o ep4sd to- cle Entertained. sarents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johneon. Mrs. Blecta Cooper celebrated her | AR ™ #ith birthday on Tuesday of last POMFRET CENTER Woek o BT Mrs. Alfred Briggs and daughter, Fur | of Miss Holmes—Visitors and | Miss Edith, u_f Pomfret, were at Mrs. | - | Allen Kenyon's on Thursday of last| Visiting About the Town. | wesk. 'Miss Hazel Linck Grosvener snd . and Miss Marjorie | Judge 1 ! books for three vears’ attendance. | the guest | bean supper in the chapel on Wednes Address by Rev. Mr. Tenney—Rewards for Faithful Attendance at Sunday | School. The Rev. Mr, Tenney oceupied the pulpit of “the Congreg:- | church Sunday. He gave a esting falk on the work of ndsey of Denver. Mis Julia Hill home at Middletown. of Scotland er home by iliness. Attended Sunday School Regularly. | Miss Grace Lewis and Royal Slate| have completed four years of perfect| | attendance at the Sunday school, and ! have Dbeen placed on the honor list. | | Miss Bertha Lewis, Miss Carrie Ander- | son, Freddie Lewis, Tillie Colbert, Ar- thur Slate and Gladys Lewis receiv: Agnes Swan’ got a Rible for two ves and Sarah Beckwith a siiver star for | % months. i Mrs. W. rd orwieh Wednesda: Group Meetings. The group meetings of the Ladies’| Missionary society were entertained this week by Mrs. Elmer Engstrom, Lois Larkin and Mrs. George| A number from here attended the| hakesperean leoture at the Williman- | ¢ Normal school Monday evening. Pdward Backus has been ill with &rip. i WINDHAM Ladies’ Aid Society Gives Supper— Personal Notes of Local Interest. Rev. L. B. Tenney of Scotland pres on Sunday in exchange with Rev. C. Gri Mr ied in the Congregational church | HL } i Tewis Johnson, who has beea of Miss Sarah Johnson for several weeks, returned to her home| in_Franklin on Sunday. Miss Elizabeth Abbe of Smith col- has been spending a few days Miss Charlotte Little, who has been ill for several months, is improving. Mrs James Johnson of Scotland is spending the week with Miss Sarah Johnson. . H. E. Parry, who has been with rel- atives in Brooklyn, N. Y., for several | weeks, has returned to The Inn. Miss Mabel Webb of Norwich was the guest of her father, Charles Webb, | The €. E. meeting on Sunday even- ing was omitted on account of the storm. The Ladies’ Ald soclety served a day evening. The hostesses were Mrs. H. C. Grimes, Mrs. F. E. Guild, Mrs. R. G. Waterous, Mrs. Albert Bates and Mrs. Ada Larrabee. Friends of ¥. F. Webb have received oranges and grape fruit from his grove in Winter Haven,, Fla. ABINGTON Big Cake for John Baker on 90th Birthday—Death of Rufus Warren. John Baker observed his 90th birth-| day on Saturday, Jan. He ws dly remembered by several of his neighbers and friends. Mrs. George 5 vears .1go and purchased the business | eriden. Funo- ral services were held from his home | o'clock, conducted by Rev. Otis Green | { Bou- | 00 | spent Sunday at her | Mrs. John Rose has ben confined ml perintenderit ot was & visiter an | Friday Kenyon Family Ruehn North Car- olina. The townspeople were nhockzc to learn of the death of Mrs. Herbert Fanning Williams, a woman beloved by evervbody. She was good to the poor snd needy and always ready to share with them. She leaves, besides he: mother, Mrs. li}lsie A. Bliven, her husband, Herbert “Williams, one d&ughter Miss Inez E ‘Williams, and a step-son, M. F. Williams, two step- grandchildren, Misses Edith M. and Vivian F. Williams. Her sisters are Mrs, F. A\ Bromley of Norwich and Miss Tdna ‘M. Bliven of this place, and her brothers, Ray L. Bliven of this town and Percy C. Bliven of Danielson. There was prayer at the house by Rev. George Clark of Canterbury green, and the funeral was at the M. P. church, with preaching by the Rev. George Clark of Canterbury green Congrega- tional church and prayer by the Rev. George Smith of the Plains M. P. church. Burial was in the M. P. ceme- tery. The honorary bearers were Walter Gager, Fred Hicks, Raymond Gascon and Raymond Gates. The flowers were beautiful Notes. Fverett Kenyon and family, who | sold out here and went to North Caro- lina for his wife’s health, have ar- rived there and like the place very | muon. The high winds did some damage | here by blowing in windows and | breaking Hmbs from trees, etc. WARRENVILLE | School Closes on Account of lilness of | Teacher. There is no school in this village this 2ek, owing to the illness of the teach- ., Miss Eva S]mullll'flg She has been vith pléuri he Glee club of Smns college gave a fine concert at Baker's hall on Fri day evening of last week. L. James made a business trip to rwich on Wednesdty of this week. The Ladies’ A society met with Mrs. D. Mathewson on Wednesday. i " DAYVILLE senings of the Week. r Miner Happe, Tadies’ Aid society met on Wed- ay afternoon at where plans were made hicken pie supper. Mrs. Robert - Morrison her som, Robert, on Sunday. Mre. F. B. Rollinson spent Monday in Providen Willard Benneit spent the week end with Mrs. Iannie Bennett. Th A. Russell, a for Clara B. StoKes Oswald Strect was called Monday to hten out the lines on the French ble William F. being in Shaw have irfield for ret several irned, week: Mies Fannie Shaw has returned home | after a few weeks' stay in Danielson. and Mrs. D. C. Downs are en- ning Harold Young of Long Is- L. Hammond has gone a for several week: has been appointed su- the town farm. Samue] Gilletlte was in Boston Mon- Frea Shlgpr se is &pend‘mz a few days ith Mr. and Mrs. Dr Mrs. BHlen W1 Mrs. William Sayles Miss Helen Fowler is spending some time in Providence. Daniel Meehan expects to return to his work in Hartford this week. RAWSON Week-end visitors to City were L. Stocking Linsoln and William Lee. Mrs. Elmer Phillips and Mrs. Fanny in were Norwich callers on Tues- the Thread and Henry C. L. W. in_Eastford on Sunday. William H. Phillips was in Norwich on Wednesday. William H. Hammond had a number of acres of mowing land burned over on Wednesday ssing train. s. Fred Baker has as her guest Miss Grace Pike of Wauregan, Frank Phillips is conflned to the bouse with the grip. from sparks from a " ASHFORD Mrs. Adams is being cared for by Miss Jessie Bennett. Charles Phillips was called home suddenly last week on account of the illness of his child. Several from here attended the enter- tainment given by the Grange at War- renville last Friday night. Mrs, William B. Morey has been ill several weeks TOLLAND COUNTY. HEBRON Literary Society Votes to Produce a Play—Pleasing Programme at Last Meeting. The Literary soci P'tx of the prepara tory school held its regular monthly meeting in the school building on The meeting was called to order at 2 o'clock, with. President Ethel Hills in the chair. It was de- cided that a play be presented by the members of the school as soon as pos- sible: that the ' next literary exer- cige be given the last Friday in March Ticks presented him a beautiful birth-} ay cake bearing the dates of 1821 and | 911. Mr. Baker is ndw the oldest res- | 1dent (n’ls vicinity. | A. N. Vaughn of Willimantic spent | B | E d. 1 Wednesday wih his sister, Mrs, MeGorty. Clinton Crane of Waterbury and Miss | G rtrude Medbury of Putnam were itors at the Hicks home this week. Death of Rufus Warner. Rufue Warner, aged 81, died at the ! i home of his brother, Edwin Warner, on Friday evening, Jan. 27th. He had A T. E. Brown ¢ it ey attended the aunual convention of the | e, OF (Westboro, Mase. Hign] Cenwmoticut Poultry association in | pare. ¥ e Hartford iast weesk. E° memna v » Yiogles whs T- Guomvenor was tu Boston on | ol i bu i by Mrs. osephin st Wikliars ornell Smith, a_native nr,;{m i it th county, wheat raneh, now owner of a hrre also an aifaifs and stock | o, 2%, William ranch, i the state of Washington, is entertained the Clover Circie on Wed- visiting his sister, Mrs. B. E. Brown, Bo0x was O Tias after &8 nee, of 17 years. Webhe ~%‘l““\ Higcox was in Hartford Fverett E. Brown attonded 1 of the Comnectiout Pomological society and Farm Buperintendents’ club at | Jiartford tiss weck. Pomfret sehool board held a meet- ing Monday. The funeral of Miss Holmes was held CLARK'S CORNERS Birthday P:fly for Miss Ruth Scott, Several from here attended tbe May « Pomfret ciwroh Sunday afterncon. | Pepper Vanderbill lecture st Wil Miss Foltes has been for a number | mantle Sunday 7! years a murse at the Pomfret Boys' | On Saturdsy Mr. and Mrs. John «heol and was very well known and | Scott gave a surprise party in honor | opular. There was a great profusion | of their daughter Ruth, it being her| of floral offerings. The ‘boys' choir | 11th birthday anniversary. After play- | from the sohool furnished music. m ing games the guests were invited Miss Massewson is visitine in New the dining room. where an excellent Mexieo. f birthday dinner was served. A hand- Mrs. B. E. Brown is vieiting with | some pirthday cake was cut. After din- er wether in Plainfield the past we mer selections from the phouegraph e were enjoyed. Miss Scott received geveral pretty gifts from her guests. ATTAWAUGAN | Edfth Weeks visited in Putnam over Saturday and Sunday. Mias, Annie Moffitt i iil. Mr. and Mrs, Albert Roilinson spent . Wlucux is wery skians have been in at- Rev, = Kellogg hus visited in Hart- ovd Shie waek, amd attendad the Dart- meulh Alwmer assecialion hanguct, mner and Miss Mary { { to Webster to liv the to { n feeble for a long time, but death | w the Ut of a chock occurring ihat morning. Burial was in Abington | meiery. Services at the grave were wucted by Mise Millen, the present | of Wie church here. | f== 1 WILSONVILLE Lumbermen Busy—Personal ~ Items. The sawmill that has been at wor at the north end of Mr. Upham's land has moved to another part of his land. Mr. Dike, who bought the land before ‘has this aiso, and will soon begin cuf- ting off the lumber and wocd. My, and Mys. C. ¥ H May have gone| Mrs. Joseph Baker and children spent | Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Bak- ! er's ors, Mr. Bowman and children called on Misses Jennings last Sunday. Iawrence Keegan of Uxbridge was at home over Sunday. NORTH_WOODSTOCK M. and Mrs. Leonard Houghton arc iting their niece, Mrs. Quimby, in Orange, N. J. The Misses Bishop, wiio spend the: summers here, are gone to Califernia for the rest of the winter. H. Haley is in Hartford this week attanding the meating of the Pomolog- feal socety, ooy instead of the last Friday in February, owing to the Washington birthday ex- ercises; that all pupils entering the school must belong fo the Literary society. A secretary was elected. The officers at present are: President, Miss | Kthel Hille: vice president, Miss Em- secretary, Miss Sarah tressurer. Denris Bue'l. Lit- s followed the business meeting and were finely rendered. { Following is the programme: Song, America; recitation, How Hezekfah | Stole the Spoons. Miss Maples; reci- tation, Tn 1492, James Noves: essay, The Minister's Cat, Miss Gilbert: tation. The Ne reh Or: ona Lord: comrosition. China e Jones=. e: The Indian: | Fille: recitation, ~ Advice to s, | Willie Geer: song, Tavern in the | Town, Elsie Jones, Florence Jones Natalie Blume: closing song, “'Way Down on the Suanee River,” school. Visited School. Pripcipal S. T. Mars schools in Willimantic 30: also the preparatory school on that STAFFORDVILLE Death of infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Allard—Local Topics and Personals. Bert Walker recently purchased the Cavanaugh place. Mrs. Philo West and Mrs. Bosworth are sick. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden were guests last Suiday of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hanner. Flias Bannister has resigned his po- sition in the Fabyan Woolep compa- ny’s mill and is employed by Henry vier. John MeCaliey resigned as hoss fin- isher last week for the Gartand Wooi- n company’s mill. Thomas Somer- ville has taken the position. Mrs. Platz of New York has ac- cepted a position as boarding mistress for thz Garlapa Womenwxnpxny to fill Funeral of Mrs. Herbert Williams— | the home of Mrs. | entertained | Hazel Woog spent Sunday with | Britton of Hartford was in| town Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Phillips were Arthur | days with friends in mvld L., the twelve days’ ol Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Alhr% week Thursday morning. was held at the home last week Ffl- day at 2 o'clock. Burial was in the local cemetery. COLUMBIA List of Books Selected—Hawk and Hen Battle—Lake Open Aiready. ‘Willlam Squier who recently pur- chased the property belonging to the estate of the late William B. Little has sold the timber on the property to Stanley and White, who will put a steam mill on the lot at an early date. The Library committee met Mon- day cvening and completed the selec- tlon of books for the current year’'s addition to the Library. Lake Open Early. The warm weather of last week caused a large area of open water in Columbia lake. It is seldom that any portion of the lake is open in January. George Pinckney and son of New Haven were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rice last week. Miss Vera Molmes, teacher of the school in Chestnut hill “district re- turned to her home in Rockville last Monday on account if iliness. Mrs. Lester J. Hutchins of this place is substituting during her absence. Mrs. George O. Fisher of Rockville is visiting the family of F. A. Hunt on Columbia Green. Hawk and Hen Fight. John W. Fuller recently saw what he supposed was a couple of his hens fighting in his hen yard. Investigation showed that instead,of two hens it was a large hawk and a hen that were fighting. Mr. Fuller toflk a stick and killed the hawk. Abbott Little who is ¥mployed as surveyor of lumber at Broekett’s steam mill in Ledyard was at his home in this place a part of last week suffer- ng from a lame wrist, he returned to his home this week. Colds are prevalent. Henry C. TIs- ham and A. A, Lathrop were both con- fined to their homes several days Te- cently. ‘The high winds on Saturday blew a chimney from one of the houses on Woodward hill. WILLINGTON Children’s Party for Sunday School Juniors—Auction—Personals. 1 | S As Rev. A. G. Gardner had a cold, Sunday, there was no preaching at the { Cungregational chureh. On account of the snow squall the Endeavor meeting was also omitted: Rflv. Mr, Darrow’s text was Mathew There was a good attend- . The secretary of the Sunday school reported 37 present. iss Alice W. Pratt and Miss Edna Bugbce, who have charge of the department of the Sunday are to give the children a party {at the conference room this (Setur- | day) afternoon, commencing at 2 o'clock. There will be singing and games and refreshments will be served. Rev. and Mrs. Darrow went °© Waterford Thursday. The former r | turned Saturday afternoon, Mrs. Dar- row remaining for a few days with her parents. Communion will be observed at the Baptist church Sunday. Former neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Preston, who live at Mansfield Center, are ill with grip. Mrs. Charles McFarlane, who has been in the Willimantic hospital for treatment, is doing well and expects to_return home next week. Louise, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Joslin is ill with bron- chitis. Charles Korner and family hava moved from George L. Lyons’, on the Edward Morrison farm, to the Carter place on the river road. This is more convenient for Mr. Korner, who is the R. F. D. carnier on Route No. 2. Dr. Converse has a new automobile. The Root auction was held last wes and the household effects sold. The farm is a good place to raise turkey and there are never turkeys enough supply the demand. The burial of Mrs. Farrer, mother- in-law of Samuel Pourtray, was at Stafford Springs on Saturday. STAFFORD Ice Fishing—Programme Printed. Excellent At the regular meeting of Wolcott lodge, F. and A. M. Thursday even- ing there was work in F. C. degree . The men of the Universalist church are planning to serve a supper and give an entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. H. Ramsden of Central Village are guests 'of Mrs. Sarah Squier. At the meeting of the Connecticut Poultry association, held in Hartford, January 24th, at Y. M. C. A. building, George H. Lord was elected one of the vice-presidents. Caught Big Fish Through the Ice. More_ interest has been manifested this winter fishing through the ice than for several seasons. Many fine strings have been caught, but the largest single fish shown were caught last Wednesday by H. F. Cady and W. H. King, of Willimantic. The largest fish weighed 3 1-2 pounds and another 3 pounds. In Stafford grange a lecturer’s pro- gramme has been prepared for the en- tire vear, and will be printed for dis- tribution among the members, SOUTH_COVENTRY. Local People Attend Willimantic Con- cert. A number from here attended the concert in Willimantic Wednesday evening. given by the Grex club, for the purpose of seeing Dorothy Me- Taggart Miller who took part. Mrs. Miller was a former resident of this town. § Local Gleanings. Mrs. Ida Smith is recovering from a few days’ illness. Mrs. Albert Harmon friends in New York. ! is visiting | Mrs. S. N. Hall is recovering from illness. Gone to Florida, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Kingsbury, left Thursday for Florida, where they are to spend the remainder of the win- ter. Mr. and Mrs. BEdward Stanley will occupy their house during their absence. Mrs. Maud Carpenter, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Willimanti UNION. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Howard of West Woodstock attended the Con- gregational church last Sunday. Elsie Horton spent Sunday with her teacher, Miss Grace Lawton, nixville. James Wilson was taken to a ho: in Hartiord Saturday for tr | { ment. t Mr t L. Miller is spending a few Hartford. Rev. Israel Booth of Stafford preach- ed at the Congregational church last Sunday. "MOUNT HOPE Mrs. Fred Covetand and son Philip have returned home ufter spending a few daysiat Manstield City with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Town. Miss Lina attended the skating party at_Warrenvilie one night this week. Everett Cushman was in Willington ou husiness one day last week, Off chlmwuom at Work on New Gh-nh. —— William B B‘t’tya for the year 1910 Sold from ten cows, milk, cream and veal to the amount of $1,206, md had a mhl bill of $404. That is going ‘some - Blnne Thursday both Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Denman have been il Thelr son is just recovering from an attack of acute indigestion. Mrs. H. | W. Marcy of Mansfleld is acting as in Phoe- | -1 | nurse. A Hefty Egg. Horace McKinney shows an egg from one of his Brahmas that meas- ures 7 1-8 by 6 1-4 inches and weighs one-quarter pound. The ice business was interrupted by the warm spell, but the present cold weather will soon make conditions fa- vorable for ice cutting again. Chimney Blown Off. ‘The chimney on the house on Pin- ney Hill was blown off in the gale of last Saturday. Progress on New Church. The stone masons are working on the tower of the new church. There is a chance of the stone work being completed this week. There is much to be done yet, however, and it will take some rather snug work to have the building ready for dedication services in_June. Word from Miss May Morlarty, who is at St. Joseph's Hospital in Willi- mantiec, is quite encouraging. Harry Hopkins left Saturday for Buffalo, N. ¥., where he is to spend a few weeks studying the mechanism of automobiles and otherwise fitting him- self for the duties of chauffeur. Both W. A. James and Adfer Potter are gaining and are so as to be out and around. MANSFIELD DEPOT Dunham Memorial Church Petition to Have Fund of $10,000 Transferred to Baptist State Convention Not Grant- ed. Friday, Jamiary 27, a_hearing was | was held before Hon. L. J. Storrs, pro- | bate judge of Mansfield district, npon | a petition of the Durham Memorial | church of Mansfield Depot, asking him | to transfer the trusteeship of the| Dunbam fund to the Baptist state conventlon. The convention is the re- cognized ' denominational custodian of all funds left to Baptist churches in Connecticut, and is in a position to administer at less cost than any indi- vidual. It has the care of a fund lefi by Mr. Dunham for the benefit of Spring Hill, Willivgton and Andover churches. For greater economy of ad ministration, perpetulty and safety the Memorial church asked that their supporting fund of $10,000 be trans- ferred to the convention. For lack of sufficient cduse the petition was not granted. GURLEYVILLE Charles Dodge Fractures Hip—Brief Local Items. Earl Bates and Miss Louise Bates of | Willimantic were guests of O. H. Co- mant recently. John Wood was taken to St. Joseph’ hospital for treatment I#st Saturday. Charles Dodge, who is confined to his home with a fractured hip, the re- suit of falling from a Jladder wh and gently reared, women will find in all the of their lives,-as maid- ens, wives and mothers, that the one simple, wlolem laxative remedy, which acts gently and pleasantly and naturally and which may be taken at any time, when the system needs a laxative, with perfect safety and real. ly beneficial effccts, 1s Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It ‘has that true delicacy of flavor which is so zefreshing to the taste, that warming and grateful toning to the stomach which responds so favor- ably to its action and the laxative ef- fect which is so beneficial to the sys- tem when, occasionally, its gentle cleansing is required. The genuine, always bearing the name of the California Fig Syrup Co., may be purchased from all leading druggists in original packages of one size only, price fifty cents per bottle. WASHINGTON COUNTY, R.L HOPKINTON "™ Wells Farm Leased—Local Guests at Westerly Reception. Deacon Roger W. Lewis has suffi- ciently recovered from his rece ness to resume work in his carriage shop. John E. Wells has let his farm in Touraquag valley to the family of the late Wiiliam H. Crandall. George A. Carpenter, Mrs. John I. Weils and daughter Deboran, were in Westerly Wednesday. Telephones were not working weli Monday morning as a pole was down near the town farm. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Allen attended the reception of Harry Per and bride on Margen street, Westerly, Thurs- day afternoon. ARCEADIA Baptist Colporteur Preaches at Local Church. Rev. Amos Chase. state colporteue of the Baptist .churche preached at { the church in this place Sunday. Mrs. lieander M. Barber returned home this week, after three weeks” isit with her son, Howard Barber of w Yor Fred Bliven is. improving from hig it attack of Dblood poisoning. Palmer Smith is very feeble. Rev. Amos Chase of Fast Greenyich, R. 1, was the guest of Charles Eratll wuf el ik atar st Sunday. " ROCKVILLE Rev. John at the S. D. B. ne occupied the pulpit church here last Sat+ t. Clair of Toronto, Canada, Ioenon 3 ol whalexichasah becoma Dpainting, is as comfortable as can be expeocted. Mrs. Warren Hobby and two sons from Worcester are visiting relatives here. H. E. Simonds has been Dbronchitis. Mrs. Charles Hobby., Wilbur Hobby :?‘d Mrs. Martha Dunham are ill with Mrs. H. ¥. Simonds attended the fu- neral of a relative in Pleasant Valley Sunday. There has been no school the past week owing to the illness of the teacher. BOLTON Bushnell - Bassett Marriage — Farm Purchased. i with James E. Connors has purchased a farm in Belknap from John Cairns, Mr. and Mrs. Connors wijl move there in a few weeks. The Ladies’ Aid society met at the church \basement Friday afternoon. Louis Boers of New York has been spending a few days at his parents’ home. Robert Bushnell and Miss Bertha | smail pastor of this church, has declined the call. Mrs. Mary Sunderland of Wickford is the guest of her brother, Abel B, Kenyon. G. F. Barber of Woody Hill was & caller in this place Sunday. n&ory Kenyon went to Voluntown Mo Stopping a Bank Run, Many years go, in consequence of a commercial panic there was a severs run on a bank in South Wales and the farmers jostied each other in crowds to draw out - their money. Things were rapidly going from bad to worse when the bank manager, in a fit of desperation, suddenly be- thought him of an expedient. By his direction a clerk, having heated soma sovereigns in a frying pan, paid them over the counter to an anxious applie cant. “Why, they'ro quite hot,” said the latter, as he took them up. “Of course,” was the repl “whak else could you expect? They are only just ont of the mold We are coining them by the hundreds as fast as we can.” “Coining them,” thought the simple agriculturist; “then there is no fear Barrett of Pomfret were married af the Congregational parsonage by Rev. Charles W. Burt last week Friday. Miss Sarah Clark is in Coventry visiting her brother, Charles Clark. STORRS. Glee Club Gives Entertainment—Local Notes. At the church meeting held Monday evening it was voted to extend a call to Rev. J. B. Robinson of East Bloom- field, N. J. ‘The college glee club gave an enter- tainment in Warrenville Friday even- ing, Jan. 27. The book elub mat at the Grove cot- tage Wednesday evening. Prof. and Mrs. C. A. Wheeler enter- tained the members of the faculty on Friday evening. Miss Helen 8. Hammond of Boston was a_ recent visitor with her sister, Mrs. H. D. Edmond. of the money running short.” With this their confidence revived, the panic abated and the bank was enabled to weather the storm.—London Globe. Not the Kind of a Cur. Several young men were standin before the desk in the Shirley hotel the other afternoon talking about dogs. One of them thought he'd bother the telephone girl by drawing her into the discussion. . Se is pretty and good na- tured, but that afternoon she was very ELLINGTON Mr. and Mrs. Miles H. Aborn and daughter Ruth have gone to Florida for a2 month. The funeral of Francis C. held Thursday afternoon. Rev. D. E. Jones officiated. Burial was in West- erly, R. I, on Friday. Mr. Blockman, who recently piace, will move this week. ‘Miss Mattie Niles is home with her parents for over Sunday. ‘Witbur Charter has purchased the Nicholson property on Sand Hill. William Kimball is visiting at his old home il! Haverhill WIAES York was 1d his family to Hartford Py W’lll:c~m< hfifi not been well for a few days. Rev, Mr. Gardner was unable to preach Sunday, having a hard cold. | His condition does not improve much. Lee Royce has been confined to the ‘house for a week with a hard cold. Edith Cushman is home from the Springs. M. Cushman filled his ice house on ‘Wednesday. A merry company cnj on Amidoen’s pond. A Boon, St. Valentine! St. Valentine, & boon T crave; A boon of your bestowing. 1t is a heart 1 would enslave Without the owner's knowing. Some men ave just a iiftle sl And he among the number: 1t_would not do for me to s the skating That would our friendship sunder, turn, For friendship oft to love may But love to friendship, never! Dear Patron Saint, help him di That I am good—and clover. I would not ask this, dear old Saint, But I—I think he love: And only has that heart That never won fa bruary me; o faint ppincot Never Free from It. 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