Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 15, 1911, Page 14

Personal Items of Local Interest. . Merritt called on friends. in this place Sus - Mrs. ufid of Palmertown calléd =n local friends the first of the week. George Cooke of 1 is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. E, wler. There were no uhrxlce- at the church Sun owing to the snow storm. ° Fhoman Bolbeare of - Quaker Eill spent Friday with his er, Mrs. Ambrose Sullivan. Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Dolbeare were: in Uncasville the first of the week. Anson Dolbeare has returned to Bos- ton after spending several days with his mother, Mrs. A. Dolbeare. Julian Harris of Norwich called on friends in this place Sunday. Woedding Anniversary Celebrated. On Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Fowler celebrated the sev- enth anniversary of their marriage at their home in Mohegan. Their guests numbered _about eighty, including nany fom Norwich and New London. Music for dancing in the basement as furnished by J. D. Quidgeon, Bur- rill Flelding and Frank Burrows, of New London, Thomas Wilbur prompt- ing. Sandwiches, cocoa, cake, ice eream and yokeas, this last the cele- brated Indian dish of pulverized dried sweet corn, were served by Mra Fow- lor, assisted by Mrs. Nettie Fowler and Miss Cynthia Fowler. The guests brought many handsome @ifts of china, glass, linen, ornaments, etz. A delightful evening Wwas spent by the company “Mrs. Fowle: was Miss Lizzie Nordthdorft of Mohegan. Mr. and Mrs. yowler have three childirem, a son smd two daughters. WINDHAM COUNTY. EASTFORD ated Snowstorm—Funeral of Lucien P. Carpenter. aries S. Deans purchased from A. M., Bowen on April 10th the store building recently owned and occupied by J. J. Young. Judge and Mrs. J. M. Tatem of Wil- Wmantic spent Sunday here. The for- mer visited in Putnem on Monday Mrs. Alhert Hammond of Woodstock Valley commenced the spring term of #chool on Monds the 3d. She has charge of the primary department here. Mr. and Mrs. Pdward S. Keith vi ited in Putnam last week, staying over night there. There was a Sunday, April 91, four to six inches dep. disappeared by Monday. Lewis visited relatives recently, She was her son, M. Darwin, snowstorm here on The snow was from It mearly all in Charlton, aceompanied by who returned from there to Monson Academy, where he is attending school. al church delivered a memorial ser. men to Lucien P. Carpenter at the Sorth_Ashford Baptist church on the 4th. Both were veterans of the war. The bearers were veterans also. Bur- jal was in the North Ashford ceme- At the Castle, MolHe Trowbridge, accompan- a friend from Brooklyn, N. Y. is spending & week at the Ofd Csetls. Her brother Grant, of New Jersey, is here for the same length of time. Elizabeth Hayward of Putnam guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert here yet. Social and Supper. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Meth- odist society had a social and gave a vestry on NORTH_STERLING Pupils Maving Vacation for Ten Days —Heavy Teams Cut Up Roads. ‘jeorge 1. Strong thinks of return- ing to Noank to his old business as a fisherman. Mrs. John Potter has been enter- taintmg guests from Shrewsbury, Mass. 1ee Loomis of Providence cailed on F._O. Plummer recently. Miss Nettie Jencks visited in Prov- idence last week. The school is having a vacation of ten days. Sunday morning, with a northeast snew storm, looked more like Christ- mas than April. F. O. Plummer has just purchased a valiable registered Holstein foull calf. The heavy teaming from the steam saw mills is leaving the roads in bad condition. Miss May Baker and her twin brothers Richard and Ramond of Con- teocook, N. Il are visiting friends here. Henry J. Hill is gradvally failing. Mrs. George F. Pie . Jr., remains aobut the same in health. ~ W0O0DSTOCK Owners Locking After Property—Fast Day Service. Mre. William Mathewson returned to town on Tuesday. Mise Eunice M. Williamson of Hart- ford has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. William Gallup. The Sunday morning service at the Clongregational church was omitted on | account of the snowstorm. Mrs. Clar- ence H. Ohild led the Endeavor meet- ing. service was held in the chapel Friday F. W. Hinri Sunday. He 0 i'is house Judge Albert Mathewson of New Ha- s in town over anning an addition . ven spent Tuesday here. Mrs. B. R. Ritch was in Worcester, Mond. Miss Nusan D. Gordon was here a part of last week to look after her real estate. EAST WOODSTOCK - Children to Give Easter CQIlcart. Mra. T. A, Tugner, Misses Bernice and Lyle Turner spent "Mohday In ‘Worcester. - An Easter concert will be given by the children Sunday at 10.45 a. m, in charge of Misses Upham and Alton Mrs. L. H. Lindeman is entertain; ing her cousin, Mrs. Alice Hayward of Putnam. : - Gladys Foster is visiting G. G. Thresher at North Scituate, R. 1. ~ Miss Maria Chandler of New York is at her home for the Easter recess. Missionary Meeting. The missionary “meeting was heid Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A, G. Morse. Topic, The New Wowan in the Orient, Leader, Mrs, C. €. Gilder- sleeve. Miss Alice Steers of Worcester is spending several weeks with her si ter, Mrs. A, G, Witherell. CLARK’S CORNERS Visitors Come and Go—Delay in Open- ing Schi Mise A. Fave don spent Menday at E, K. CI Mrs. Frank Malvin has fram visteng her aunt at Bridzeport, Mes Rebass K Clask is visiting her Mrs. 3.7 Baker, at Orient, L. H. Jewett visited friend ‘Wednesday. ‘Wér was in Ablmnn on "W./Blaine Oliver of Man¢hes- ter was in fown Monday. "Mrs. Andrew Darling visited rela- tives in Willimantic this weeks Owing to illness of the -teacher, school did not open here on Monday. Mr. Coltery and family have moved to the Carver place. CENTRAL VILLAGE ———— The King’s Daughters Hold Easter Sale —Visitors and Travelers. Mrs. Mortimer Stetson has been en- tertaining her niece, Marjorie Baker, of Putnam. Mrs. Emma Ecclestone, a resident of Texas Heights, is a patient in a hospi- tal in Providence. ~ Miss Ruth Howe of Pomfret Center spent Sunday with Miss Mary Byles. Rev. and Mrs. George Benedict have been entettaining their daughter, Miss Miriam, of North Abington, Mass. Mrs. Frederick Fagan has been the guest of Woonsocket friends. Harold Stone and Miss Ruth Kendall of Brooklyn were guests of Miss Alice Kendall Saturday. Miss Josephine Armstrong has re- turned from Providence, where she has spent the vacation at her home. Master Elmer Vassar has been at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Amasa Mathewson, in Moosup. Fay Mathewson of Clayville, R. I, has been visiting his uncle, Alva Vas- e in Miss Danielson visiting her Vivian Levalley. Miss Emma Frazier has returned to Moosup after spending a few days here on account of the illness of her aunt, Miss Elizabeth Burke. Miss Mary J. Lee is visiting Putnam friend. Miss Grace Rathbun of Willimantic has been the guest of her aunt, Mrs. S. Alber: Clarke. = Miss Helen Mathewson entertainad Marlor of Brooklyn, Mrs. . Miss Harriett Loring, A es llelen and Beatrice Atwood of Wauregan Thursday afternoon. Miss Ine: Srower has returned to Pptnam, where she attznds school. Miss Rose Seguin has been the on relatives. rland is improving at Kimball $hospital, Putnam. Mrs. Warren Hopkins and little son Alfred have been visiting ralatives in Cranston. R. 1. Mrs. Walter Wright, who has spending ‘a few days at her parents’ home, has returned to her home in ster. Fitch A. Carey is spending this Brooklyn, N. Y. with rela- Beatrice Seguin has beén in cousin, Miss John Mi. been Easter Sale. The King’s Daughters held an Easter sale at the church Thursday evening. An entertainment was given at eight o'cloek. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Medbury Canterbury were visitors Monday. hofleld of Pittsfield has bfen a visitor here this week. Mrs. George lLoring was in Norwich Saturday to attend the Greenman- Lathrop wedding. Mr. and Mre. Charles E. Barber were in_Norwich Wednesday. Miss Harrfett Kendall of Eastford is visiting her sister, Miss Alice Ken- dall. Mrs. taining Moosup. Mrs. Narcisse Caplette has been en- tertaining relatives from Southbridge, Mass. of Jack Capwell has been’ enter- Mrs. William Hayward of CANTERBURY. Sudden Death of Miss Alice Wilcox— Granges Hospitably Entertained at Plainfield. L. Bennett received word recent- 1v of the death of a cousin. Miss Alice | Wilcox, a beautiful girl of 18, daugh- ter of Henry and Kate Wilcox of Nat- ick, R, T, Miss Wilcox died very sud- denly pf convulsions. She was taken ill Saturday noon and died Sunday noon. Mr. Bennett.and family did not receive the word in time to attend the funeral. Lent will be over with today. Mrs. H. M. Barrows has some fine littie chicks. Hospitality of Plainfield Grange. A large delegation from here went to Plainfleld Tuecsday to attend the grange lecture, It proved an inte esting meeting and the dinner was extremely fine. William N. Medbury and son Frank, who have been caring for their friend, Lewis Shaw of Central Village, have returned home. > Some thrifty and industrious local people have started farming as soon as the song of the peep frogs was heard. I'red Cone and William Willoughby attended Poli's Saturday night. Misses Elizabeth and TRuth Cone ave gone to Boston to visit their sis- Miss Annie Cone, The Canterbury baseball club will be under a new manager this season, Raymond V. Gascon. mong the fi “t cabin passengers of S. Carona, bound for Liverpool, ngland, was Mrs. Annie Dawson of Brooklyn, N, Y. Her son, Sergt. James Dawson -and his family, with many other friends of Mrs. Dawson, were at the pier to bid her bon voyag Mrs. Dawson was presented a lovely bou- quet of carnations and roses and a lovely horseshoe of flowers. Mrs. Dawson w peli. Naples, visit Florence and Pom- Rome. Venice, Milan, Turin, Genoa, Lucerne Switzerland, Paris and return to London in time for the coronation. Mrs, Dawson is known in Brooklyn as a liperal en- tertainer and a charming hostess. She will return to her Coventry summer home about the middle of July. DAYVILLE Personal Items of Local Interest—Re- cent Visitors. The lLadies” Aid society met with Mrs. Frank W. Bennett Wednesday af- ternoon Mr. and tertained nesday cvening. Robert K. Bennett of Windsor Locks is cpending his Easter vacation with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Bennett. Mrs. Gustave Bergston and daughter, Louige Bakor, are spendinga few days in_town Miss Vigla Downer is spending the day in Worcester Miss Alice P. C. W. Atwood. Miss Myrtice Blanchard spant the week end in Providence. Fred E. Miller and Tarold Field silled on friends in Jewett City Sun- y. Mrs. Thomas Walsh had with her on Sunday John Costello and daughter Helen. . Lewis Downer en- friends on Wed- h is visiting Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Rollison are spending Sunday in New York. q James Hall of Wrentham, spent the weel end with Mr. Alvah Hall LaBelle is out after a weeks, ard s Miss Mary Westeriy. & Mr. and Mrs, David Chase hava re- turned .from New York. Bridgeport.—The comptroller has approved (he seleetion of David F. Read #s vice president, and R. Al Reers as assistant cashier, of the City National bank of Bridzcport visiting in fl”fin’ of the of Voluntown n the Line ‘was re-elected clerk. S. was elected treasurer, = The report of Mrs. Kellogg, treasur- er of benevolences, w’:l heard and ac- cepted, and Miss Melinda Gallup was ‘elected her successor for the ensulng year. -~ The following - were elected church committee: J. Cyrus Tanner, Mrs. George H. Gallup and Miss Me- linda Gallup. The resignation of the pastor, Rev. H. M. Xellogg, which was read from the pulpit several weeks ago, was ac- cepted. The following were elected a committee of pulpit supply to act con- cerning candidates and obtain preach- ers after Mr. Kellogg's pastorate ends: Miss Melinda Gallup, Mrs. George H. Gallup, Ezra A. Gallup. Mrs, Ezra A. Gallup was appointed to take charge of the church valua- bles now in possession of the pastor, after he leaves. Deacon J. Cyrus Tanner was re- elected deacon. Herbert Tarbox was elected deacon in place of John R. Gallup, deceased. Letters of dismissal and recommen- dation to the church in Coventry were voted to the pastor’s family, his wife, daughters ‘and son. Upon adjournment of the church, the annual meeting of the society was immediately called to order by the clerk, Alfred Gallup. Rev. Mr. Kel- logg was appointed moderator. Al- fred Gallup read his report as clerk for the past yvear, which was accepted and he was re-elected for the ensuing year. Alfred Gallup read his report as treasurer, showing:all bills paid up to Apri! first and a balance of interest on funds available. His accounts were audited. The report of the auditors was read and accepted; then the treasurer’s report was accepted. The legal documents and correspon- dence concerning the new Dow fund of $5.000, which hag recently come to the society, were read, explained and discussed. The disposition of the fund was reported. Alfred Gallup was re- elected treasurer, Miss Melinda Gallup and Mrs. Ezra P were: elected auditors. The fol- g were elected business commit- Ezra A. Gallup, Herbert Tar- box, Silag D. Barber. ‘It was voted to hold the annual meeting hereafter on the second Wednesday of April, after which the meeting was adjourn- ed. Officiated at Third Funeral. Rev. Mr. Kellogg was summoned by telephone to Coventry Tuesday to of- ficiate at the funeral of Charles ILoo- mis, who died suddenly from pneu- monia. This is the third funeral al- ready which he has had in his new parish, Various ltems. The local school has a week vaca- tion; the teacher, Miss Maud Chap- man, is at her father's in Norwich. Miss Gladys Gallup has been visit- ing in Brooklyn. John Gallup of Danieison recently visited his father, Ezra Gallup. Percy Merritt of Westerly has mov- ed his family and gouds to the house of Benjamin F. Willcox and is to work his farm the coining season. = Box Social. ‘Wednesday evening the Christian Endeavor society held an entertain- ment and box social in Grange hall. Two dialogues, which were humorous and pointed, were well received. Over a score of mystery boxes were auc- tioned off amidst much merriment and spirited bidding. Refreshments were served. There was a large crowd pres- ent. Heavy Snow Fall. The snow storm of last Sunday was very severe and something like eight inches of snow fell. Earl Gallup has closed his engage- ment as boss farmer in Brooklyn and come home to his father’'s, George H. Gallup, and will work the Franklin farm the coming season. Mrs. Nettie Jerome and childr Stafford Springs have been visiting Mrs. Jerome's father, Avery A. Stan- ton. of THOMPSON ‘Hotel Ready for Many Attend Play. Getting Season Miss Lucy Ingraham and a friend from Providence visited Mr. and Mrs. H, B, Ingraham on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hutchins of Hav- erhill, Mass., came last week, and are at .the Vernon Stiles hotel, preparing for the coming season. Mrs. E. E. Rhodes entertained Rev. Mr. Garst last Sunday; The Bap:ist young people are re- hearsing special Easter music. The Misses Andem called on Miss Elizabeth Eddy one day last week. The summer residence of C. E. Ol- ney of Hartford is being opened. Schools were closed on Fast day. Union_Fast day services were held in the Congregational church Friday morning. Valley Farm, given by the people in the town hall on Saturday night, was exceptionally well staged and presented and was enjoyed by a good audience. The Misses Cranska were in town last week, Repairs_are being made on the ex- terior of J. S, Lewis’ house. In spite of the unusual weather Palm Sunday was observed in the morning services. There was no meeting at the Baptist church in the evening. Interest in Young Mule. Myron Eliott is raising a young mule that has attracted many visitors in the few weeks of its existence. Patients Remembered. E. E. Rhodes, who is still at the Day-Kimbail hospital, has been re- membered by a shower of post cards the past week. The Congregational Sunday school sent a gift of flowers as a token of appreciation and sym- pathy to their superintendent, R. A. Dunning, who is in serious condition there. Mr. Larabee is clerk -in Backus' store, succeeding Willlam Leak, who has begun work on the Ream estate. POMFRET CENTER Several from this vicinity attended the farmers' institute at North Wood- stock last week. Miss, Fanny Brown and Ralph Brown 'visited E. E. Brown: over the week end. E .E. Brown attended the institute at_Plainfield Tuesday. Philo Kingsbury 1was .buried Wed- nesday. Rev. Mr. Burt preached the funeral sermon. E. 1. Brown attended the State Bee- keepers' convention at Hartford Fri- e . The Ladies’ Aid society met Thurs- day with Mrs. James Botham. . ATTAWAUGAN. . Emma Weaver and Mr: 1 spent = day in Worceste iss Mildred Harries is spending the idays at Westfield with her sister. Albert Rollinson visited his sister, . Emma Bennett, at Worcester one day Jast weelk. i 3 The mill stenped at 2.30 Thursday afternoon for the vest of ithe week. Alrs. Mary Caffery and family have Birthday Celebration and:~ Gifts— Lecture on India. - ‘Thursday evening the Suunday school and friends met in the church parlor and presented Walter Kingsley theéir thanks for his kind and loving inter- est in their welfare for nearly twenty years, while acting as their superin- tendent. Three little girls and three little boys marched by Mr. Kingsley, and presented him a large bouguet of d?flod“ after :‘zch J‘Ionoflhflfl'otl’ pleasingly gave' ‘2 large paint- ing of the church. It was a magnifi- cent picture, executed by the pastor, Rev. F. S. Bamford, and sold by him to\ the Sunday school. After Mr, La- throp, Rev. F. S. Bamford” made a few remarks, followed by Mr. Kings- ley, who heartily thanked the ‘people. A ghort programme was then enjoyed, as follows: Piano solo, Helen Gallup; vocal so- lo, Mildred Lathrop, Safe in the Har- bor of Home, Sweet Home; -violin so- lo, Francis ~ Sullivan; vocal ° duet, Gladys and Tracy Wilbur; ‘vocal solo, Dorothy Tillinghest; reading, Elsie Briggs; vocal solo, Rev. F. S. Bamford, Silver Threads Among the Gold. > Two large cakes, one ornamented with the dates, 1853-1911, and W. K, the other lighted with 58 candles, gave a clue to why April 13 was selected as the time for such an ovation. Cake and cocoa were sgerved, after which Mr. Kingsley rapped for silence, and congratulated the ladies on being able to keep a secret, as the whole thing was a genuine surprise. Town Topics. Miss Annie L. Tillinghast started Friday morning for Washington, D. C. Frank Halyburton spent Sunday with his son, Harry, in Bridgeport. Miss Grace Dodge visited relatives in Providence Sunday. At the meeting of the auxiliary missionary reading circle, held with Mrs, H. B, Lester, Rev. F. S. Bam- ford delivered a fine lecture on India. Its people portrayed as they really are and not as we are apt to think of them, was clearly and forcibly drawn to the attention of all present. The next meeting is to be held with Mrs. Robert Dawle; Tuesday the schools in town ob- served Arbor day, planting catalpa trees given by Perteous & Mitchell Co. of Norwich. SOUTH WINDHAM. W. P. 8. C. E. Held Temperance M ing—Notes and Personals. The temperance meeting of the W. P. S. C. E. was led by Willlam Curry of Goshen on Sunday evening. Two selections were well rendered by .a choir of young ginls from the society. Miss Rene Murdock and Miss Nel lie Dunleavy are enjoying a week's vacation, and will return to their school on Monday. Mrs. Hazel Back- us and Miss Lenore Dunleavy are having two weeks’ vacation, before returning to their schools at Volun- town. Charles Palmer and Edith Beckwith were visiters in Norwich on Tuesday. Mrs. Timothy Colbert has been con- fined to her house by iliness. Mre. C. L. Clinton has been spend- ing a few days with Prof. and Mrs. Cilinton of Storrs. . Fire at Lynch Place. A number of the men from Smith, ‘Winchester Manufacturing company were called to Windham with the chemical carriages to assist in subduing the fire at the Lynch place on Wednesday. Mrs. C. W. Murdock and Miss Rene g{urdock were in Norwich on Wednes- 2y = Harry Rude of Hartford was calling on friends here Tuesday. The Ladies’ Missionary society met with Mrs, Hulda Katon on Thurs- day. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gifford were recent visitors in Norwich. Frank Woodard 'of Westerly has been calling on friends in town. A number from here attended the funeral of Henry L. M.Ladd of New London, who was buried from Willi- mantic on Wednesday. About 25 o1 30 yvears ago, he taught the school in this town. The Fast day service was held this year on Friday evening. The Y. P. 8. C. K. are planning a poverty social to be held in the mear future. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Supper Given by La Aid Society —Various Items. the The pastor was at his former parish in Clinton several days last week, and was away over last Sunday, the Rev. F. H. Cooper of Andover occupying the pulpit acceptably.- On Sunday morning the pastor will preach an Easter sermon, ' and an Easter concert 'will be held by the Sun- day school in the evening. Miss Mildred Wells will not attend Dean Aecademy this. term, but has en- tered Woodstock Academy. The Ladies’ Aid society gave a clam chowder and bean supper at the ves- try on Thursday evening, the mid- week service being held on Friday evening. Harry E. Wells was in Providence on Saturday last. . ‘Miss Blanche L. Shippee returned this week i0 resume her teaching at Stafford. Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Wells and Judson Sanger went to Providence last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. Louise Swan. She died last Thursday after a ‘brief illness,. WINDHAM C. Arthur Keeney was the guest of AMr. and Mrs. A. E, Harvey of Wood- stock over Sunday. Nelson Weymouth of New London spent Sunday at Charles Keeney's. Mrs. M. S. Boardman of Hartford has been spending a few days with Miss Sarah Johnsou. . The Woman's Foreign Missionary society met in the chapel Thursday afternoon to study the fourth chapter of Western Women in BEastern Lands. The services at the Congregational church on Easter Sunday will include the regular service at 10.45, with ser- mon by the pastor and an Easter an- them, Why Seek Ye the Living Among the Dead, by the choir. There will be a children’s service with short talk by the pastor at 11.45. In the evening there will be a praise service led by Mrs, H. C. Grimes, the topic being The Spirit of the Resurrcction. WESTMINSTER "Miss Carrie Button, who has spent part of the winter with friends in Danielson, visited her parents Monday of this week. Miss Lila Ogden of Rockville re- sumed her duties 'as teacher here on Tuesday morning. Mr. Dupree is erecting a cottage on the Hampton road, near Mr. Linnell's place. Charles Dewing was in Danielson on Tuesday. ; Mrs. Charles Barstow. has returned from a visit in Worcester. Miss Katherine Pfluiger of New York city is spending the Easter recess with Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith. No services were held af the church Sunday on account of thestorm. Miss Carrie Button is spending a few weeks in Scotland with her sister. Moses Linnell af Moosup spent. sey- aril days last week with His brother, Frank Linnell ¥ B Copeland—Prisoner at Jail Under- | Lowell, bert Field ‘and bride have re- turned from their wedding trip. Warren A. Tanner hag returned to school at Burlington, : Vt, - Mrs. Wallace L. Pond of Providence was the guest on Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. N. Wolcott Witter. Many Birthday Remembrances. Miss Grace ' Copeland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs, James Copeland, passed her 37th birthday April 5, and received a shower of ‘cards, upwards of one hundred in all, a birthday cake, flow- ers ‘and fruit.” She is totally blind. Snow Lessens Church Attendance. Sunday morning many were sur- prised to find the ground white with snow, which proved to be not far from six inches deep. As a consequence at- tendance at the various churches was very small, the Unitarians not having any service. % DeWitt C. Park was in Putnam on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his er. Farm Sold. Alexander Esty has sold his place to a man from Greenfleld, Mass.,, who is to_take immediate possession. Mrs. R. P. Bennett and daughter have returned to their home in Provi- dence. 5 D, B. Hatch has had a large elm that stood near his residence taken down, as it had become. decayed and Wwas dangerous. Prisoner Has Appendicitis. A prisoner at the jail named Miller was operated upon Wednesday after- noon for appendicitis. ABINGTON Rev, Sherrod Soule of Hartford te Officiate at Easter Services—Notes. Miss Liliian Peal of New York is at Edward Peal's. A. N. Vaughn of Willimantic was in town Sunday. Miss Virginia Sharpe of North Sjtefllng is home for the spring vaca- tion. . Mrs. A, J. McGorty, who has been spending several weeks in Providence, has returned to her home here. Henry LeForte has moved into the Dennis house, recently purchased by Arthur Rich. Rev, C. W, Burt and wife of Bolton, formerly of this place, visited with friends Wednesday. Joseph Elliott is moving to the Os- good farm thisg week. T3 The funeral services of Philo Kings- bury were held at his late home on ‘Wednesday at. 1 o'clock. Rev. C. W. Burt of Bolton officiated. ‘The Ladies’ Benevolent society mef with Mrs. James Botham Thursday. Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hartford will have charge of the Easter service at the Congregational church. "WARRENVILLE sion Circle Pleasantly Entertained —Temperance Lectur Mrs. B. C. Bugbee is spending a few days in Providence. Miss Eva Spaulding spending Baster with her parents. Ashford grange, No. 90, held its meeting in Baker's hall Wednesday evening. The Mission circle was pleasantly entertained at-the home of its presi- dent, Mrs. M. S. Louks, Wednesday afternoon. First Selectman R. D. W. Knowlton, with a gang of men, has begun the spring work on the roads in town. Mrs. Caroline Buell gave a temper- ance lecturz under the auspices of the local W. C. T. U. on Monday evening at Baker’s hall. WESTFORD. Industrious Needlewoman Completes Quilt of 2,520 Pieces. Mrs. - Agnes Irene from New who bought the James Baker has moved there with her fam Mr. Thompson, who formerly lived on the Davis Baker place, near War- renville, has moved back there from Mansfield, where he has heen living. Maro Lewis has finished the saw- ing on the Ernest Lawrence farm, re- cently bought by J. M. Burrill. Jacob Hawkins bas been repairing his house, Mrs. S. Hawkins has just completed a quilt which contains 2,520 pieces. RAWSON The Week’s Visitors—Sale of Farm. is York, farm, Edwin Latham was an over Sunday visitor in Baltic. Everett Chase of FEagleville was a caller in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Phillips spent Sunday in Elliott’s. Joseuh Birchnell has been enter- taining his brother from Jamaica, L. W. W. Jewett was caller Saturday. iMr. and Mrs. Frank Yeomans of Hartford are guests of Ella Latham. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Fuller of Provi- dence were over Sunday guests of My- ron and Laura Fuller. Farm Sold. John Daubeneck ‘has sold his farm and is moving to New York. Harold Cunningham of Elliott's was a caller here Saturday. WILSONVILLE Mrs, Alvira Lemon of Putnam was a recent visitor with her sister, Mrs. Babbit. James Welch has been entertaining a Willimantic his mother from Chaseville the past week. Mrs. Samuel Adams visited with reiatives in Webster one day last weel. . "The drama, Valley Farm, which was presented here in the schooliouse re- cently, was repeated at the Town hall in Thompson last Saturday night. HOWARD VALLEY Mr. and Mrs, I F. Hawkes the funeral of the former's M. S. Hawkes of Danielson, the 10th inat. ; Mrs. Kivlin_is moving to Wright farm in Canterbury. A family of Italians from Brooklyn, N. Y., have moved to the Shanly farm. Mrs. Thomas Smith and son Frank | were in_ Danielson this week. Mrs, George Brown and Mrs. Hor- ace Main of Scotland visited Mrs. L. H, Hanks Tuesday. ASHFORD Mrs. William-Holdredge and children. of Mystic are visiting her parents here | for a few days. g 1. P. Richmond and family of Prov- idence are at their summer home, The Outlook. 3 William Bates has moved into the James Seaton house. Samuel Bates altended the funeral of his brother, George Bates, in Scot- landd, Tuesday. attended brother, Monday, the Joe WOCDSTOCK VALLEY George Arnold has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Arnold. Harold Bloom spent Sunday in South Coventry. el e 3 Miss Maria Hiscox is enjoying a trip ‘(fl Norfolk and Old Point Comfort, Va. N Miss Edith Carpenter entertained a ” Joseph L. Kenyon of Willimantic at_Allen Kenyon'’s, Stewart Sickles is ill A SOUTH CANTERBURY M d Mrs. Harry H—qfi £ Lis r. an . al 2 o bon called on Mr. Mrs. Suhd.y.q( r. and Wp‘m- Smith Dr. Bradford of Brooklyn was in this vicinity Tuesday. Theodore W. Yerrington was in Nor- wich Thursday. Miss Lizzie Whitford called on her sister, Mrs. C. O. Whitford, in Nor- wich, Thursday. TOLLAND COUNTY HEBRON Death of Alice Griffin—Improvement in Dr. C. E. Pendleton’s Condition— School Notes. Alice Griffin, daughter of Mr. &and Mrs. William Grifin, died Saturday and was burizd Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Den)1 was caused by measles. Mr. and Mrs. Flavel Gillette and grandson were in town Wednesday. _Joseph Griffing moved into the Ad- dison Frink house this week. Joel P. Brown, who\is at St. Jo- s:fih!’ hospital, is reportsed comfort- able, Miss Sarah T. Palmer, superinten- dent of schools, was in town last week Friday. Dr. C. E. Pendleton Recovering. Dr. Cyrus B. Pendleton of New Ha- ven, who has been very ill with pneu- monia, is much better. Mrs. Everett G. Lord is in New Haven for a few days at the home of her brother. f Arbor Day Observance. Tuesday, April 11, Arbor day, the governor’s proclamation was read in the schools. Each school planted its tres and each pupil was given a tree to take home and plant. April 14, Good Friday, the schools in Hebron were closed. The pupils in the prep. school are vary busy after school hours rehears- ing a play. SOUTH COVENTRY Easter Concerts Arranged—Henry F. mock’s Burial—State Road Work ‘Begins. There will be an Easter concert at the Methodist church Sunday morning at 11.45, the usual hour for servica. At the Congregational church there will be a concert in the evening at seven o’clock. Charles Kolb attended the G. A. R. encampment at Hartford this waek. Mrs. William C. Latimer entertained the Ladies’ Missionary association at her home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. F. E. Hull of Baltic and Miss Ethel Hull of Norwalk are at Mrs. L. A. Mason’s. The W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. Ida Smith Thursday afternoon. . Miss Moore of Scranton, Pa., is the guest of Miss Fanny White. N. Searle Light of Sufeld has been at the parsonage this- week. Burial of Henry F. Dimock. The body of Henry F. Dimock was ‘brought here for burial in the family lot in Nathan Hale cemetery Thursday afternoon. Work on State Road. Work has been started on the con- tinuation of the state road. beginning at DeWitt Kingsbury's store and ex- tending through the viliage. . H. Armstrong was called to Buckhannon, W. Va.. Tuesday by the sarious illn at that place of his brother, Thomas D. Armstrong. STORRS. Rev. C, J. Rogers of Buffalo, N. Y. Accepts Call te Second Cengrega- tional Church—Notes. The college reopened last weel aft- er its spring recess. The new sched- ules have been made out and Work is in full swing for the last term. Mrs. A, G. Gulley entertained the young ladies of Grove cottage at her home on Wednesday afternoon. John Fitts and Mr. Walker spent Monday night in Ware, Mass., at the home of the latter’s parents. Mrs, Charles Thom and her little daughter, Beatrice, went to Port Jef- . on Frifay for a two it: The visiting baseball team who de- feated the local team on the home grounds on Tuesday afternoon, spent the night here and attended an in- formal dance held in College hall on Tuesday evening. New Pastor for Church. Rev, L. J. Rogers of Buffalo, N. Y., has accepted the call of the Second Congregational church of Mansfleld, situated in Storrs, and will begin his duties on the first of May. Book Club Meeting. The Book club held a pleasant meet- ing at Grove cottage on Wednesday night. Light refreshments were se: ed after a reading by Miss Mary Rog- ers from The Servant in the House. WILLINGTON Bohemian Preacher at Congregational Church—Personal Interests. Congregational Miss Alice Preston went Saturday to New York for a few days. A few were kept away from the church services by the snow fall Sun- day. 1t was pelasant Sunday morning to hear the bell of the Congregational chusch ringing at the usual hour. Rev. Mr. Lawson and Rev. Mr. Bastel spoke | interestingly. one in_English, the oth- | er in Bohemian. There will be ser- | vices next Sunday morning at the | same hour and with the same able spealsers. Friday evening at 7.30 at town hall a grange meeting was held. Mrs. S. P. Morrison came Saturday for a visit with her friends and former neighbors. g Mrs. Brown goes today (Saturday) to_Boston for a visit. . ! Mrs. Sleight as usual is passing the Easter season at Cozycroft. Rev. E. W. Darrow preached Sun- day frem John 12:24. Mr. Bastel preached to the Bohem- jan residents in Westford Sunday aft- ernoon. Mr, and Mrs. Lewis Morse were summoned hastily to Stafford Sunday afternoon on account of the illness of the latter's father, Mr. McKinnie. BOLTON Teachers on Vacation Outing—Farm Maniger ‘Resigns. | A party of young lady teachers from South Manchester are spending their vacation at the Eldridge cottasge. Mrs. . W. Burt is visiting relatives in Wauterbury. Arthur M. Bidwell has movsd. his family te South Manchester. Prof. Samuel M. Alvord and family of Ashley street, Hartford, are spend- ing two weeks' vacation with Mr. Al- vord’s sister, Miss Annie M. Alvord. ‘Aleck White has resigned as mana- ger of Mrs. M. C. Sewey’s farm and raturned to his home in liam Dietz of Gilead has White. ) By 5 ing id Seciety. At the annust of dies’ Aid soclety on We aft ernoon, -the following officers were re- elected to serve for another year: President, Miss 1da E. Reynolds; president, Mrs. E. F. Storrs; secre- tary and “Mrs. W. A. Weld. In the evening .a 'baked-bean supper was served, followed by a social hour. After the regular weekly prayer meeting on Thursday evening the Bap- tist Church society held its annuai business nleetlns.: . Havens and Miss Amidows ot midown of Mansfleld Center, whe have latély returned from a trip ',Z the Sandwich Islands and other points of 'interest, rece: spent the day with Mrs. B, M. . Mr. and Mrs. Carfoll H. Hawkins spent a part of the week in Coventry, where Mr. Hawkins has been doing A wl;;k. d ev. Leonard Smith and D. C. = herty attended a meeting of l‘,"?(‘:l lodge, No. 24, F. and A, M. at Mer- row, last Sati 4 The house of A. D. Palmer has been leased from quarantine this week. COLUMBIA Belated Snowstorm—State Road Badly Cut Up. People were surprised to find six inches of snow on the ground Sunday morning, and more falling. menced snowing sbowt midnight ana continued for nearly twelve hours. It Was' one ‘of the heaviest falls of the season. Sayles of Fast Killingly was rel Mi; the guést of her sister at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Kneeland over Eu"ndn,y, 8 ewett S. Collins, in the smploy of the Southern New England Telephone company, spent Sunday at the home of his father, Deacon Willlam A. Collins. Misses Ruby and Minnie Bigelow. teachers, spent their week's vacation with' their mother, Mrs. Chester B. Lyman, at Mr. Lyman's home in this place. A, O. U. W. held their ‘The local meeting at Yeoman's hall on Monday evening. Miss Kingsbury of Rockvills, who formerly tawght school in this place, has been visiting friends in town re- cently, To Reside in Columbia. D. A. Lyman, former editir of tie ‘Wilimantic Journal, has moved to hix place in Columbia, and will reside here dividing. his time between Columbia and Willimantic, where he conducts ‘business. The roads are in bad shape in many places. The section of state road be- tween this place and Willimantic is anything but smooth; cobble stones seem to be the predominating feature. STAFFORDVILLE Special Services During Holy W, William Tobin Home frem Werces- ter Hospital. Special services are being held in the Congregational church this week. Reyv. Robert Williams preached o Tuesday evening, Rev. A. Arnold Ro: on Wednesday eveming, Rev. R. ( Clapp. on Thursday evening, Rev. A hert B. Todd on Geed Friday evening. ‘Thesa meetings are interesting and in- spiring. Home from Hospital. William Tobin -returned last week from St. Vincent’'s hospital in Werces- ter, where he had been for seventeen days, and underwent a successful op- eration. General News. Mr. and Mrs. Alien 8. West, Jr. have moved from Bennington, Vt. to Springfield, where Mrs. Lina Booth is spending a few weeks, as her grandson is ill with scatlet faver. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dorsey family moved Monday from H: into one of John Rackwell's ments. Mr. and Mrs. J. Rabideau and fam-._ ily moved to the H. Butterfield house last week. Alvin Cavanaugh eof Palmer, Mass., the guest eof local friends Ias " MASHAPAUG Cold Reception for Fishermen—Auger and Bit Shep on Sixty-Hour Schedule. A party of fishermen was in town looking for trout the first of the week but as they did net think to bring their ice picks probably returmed home with out any, as April has struck in not as a lamb, but as something more fierce. School first part of the week on account o the illness of the teacher, Miss Aman da._ Thompson. Dental trouble, aggravated by cold kept Bert Howlett confmed to the house last week. Auger Shop Running Sixty Hours Per Week. For the past two months the auger and bit shop of the Snell Manufactur- ing company has been running i3 1-2 hours per we but since Apr#l 1st it has run only hours per Weel. Howard Lee of Stusbridgs spernt last ‘Wednesday with Bert Howlett. EAST WILLINGTON Cordial Reception and Many Gifts fer Mr. and Mrs. Grosvenor Davis. in District 4 was ciosed the School closes this wesk for ene wesk vacation. Mrs. ¥red Chase of Coventry is vis- iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, J, Os- suffering with severe cold. Mrs. James Tayior is much better. Mr. and Mrs. Grosvenor Davis, of reaching home, were given a cordial reception. Many ussful and ornamen tal presents were given, including geold and silvey, glassware and linen, etc., ons present coming from Washing- ton. “TURNERVILLE. Miss Helen Wightman of Staford Hollow spent a few days at her un- cle’s, Albert Rathbone’s. A, E. Jaquith of South Ceventry spent Sunday with his parents. Mrs. D. F. Jaquith entertained her sister. Mrs. ‘Frank Belcher, and twe childrén of Stafferdville the week. Mrs. T. R. Prentice entertained the Jolly Twelve Whist eclub Tuesday night. BOLTON NOTCH irs. Mary E. Brownell has gone te Springlield to visit'her sister. : Mrs. Anne Gerry was u Recleville tor jast Thureday. L “Clarence Coon. who has been .suf- ng frem blood poisoning at St rancis’ hospital, is getting better. sMary €oon was in Hartford Tues- k Annie Von Lack is I