Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 27, 1912, Page 10

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES ot oo Windham County MOOSUP Quartsrly Conmlflllfld Pas- tor Invited to Returm—Hirsch-Hoit Wedding—Obituary Notes. The fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist church was held in the vestry Jan. 17 Rev, J. H. Newland presiding and 13 being present. Fol- lowing s & list of committees elected for the ensuing year: Stewards, T. H. Main, B. F. Dawson, J. M. Wilcox, H. . Maln, Frank Bennett, Earl Brags, Everett Dawson, Lester Salisbuty Lew!ts Mafn, Mrs. J. C. Gallv- M E. A. Whitehead, Mrs. Willlam Eyers, Mrs. Sarah Dawson, Miss Liszie Miller, Miss Bertha Matthews, Miss Ellle Falr, Miss Lilla Miilett, Mra. Charles Bragg, Mrs. W. ¥. Sheidon, Mrs. Ada Hill; recording steward, Miss Llll! Miilett; financial treasurer, H. BE. Mauin; district steward, Mrs. J. C, Gal- Jup; trier of appeals, T. BE. Main; shurch records, H. L. Wilson, Mrs. J. C. Gallup, Mrs. Serah Dawson; auditing committee, Everett Dawson, J, O. Mal Bar] Bragg; parsonage furniture, o ficers of Ladies’ Afd society and T. E. Main: church musie, Mrs, W, W. Ad- ams, Mrs. Charles Bragg, Mrs. H. A. Whitehead, Miss Grace L. Sheidon, H. . Main, W. . Sheldon, John Fietcher, A. K. Briggs and Everett Dawson; es- timating committee, T. B, Main, Mrs. J. C. Gallup, H. B. Main, Lilla Millett; Toreign missions, T. E. Main, Everett Dawson, Mrs. Alice Wilson, Mrs. Ada Hill, Mrs. J. C. Gallup; home missions, B. F. Dawson, Mrs, Nellle Sheldon, Miss Gertrude Preston, Miss Ella Mil- Jett; Sunday school, Mrs. Rose White- head, Mrs. Dudley Williams, H. L. Wilson, B. F. Dawson, Miss Hattie Matthe tracts, Amos Midgley; freedman's aid, Mrs. Charles Bragg, Lewis Main, Lester Salisbury; educa- tion, Mrs, Julla Sprague, Misses Jes- sie Babcock, Lizzie Miller and Edith Evers; temperance, T. B. Maln, H. L. Wilson, Rufus Daggett. It was voted unanimously to ask for the return of Rev. Dr. R. L. Roberts for another year. Mr. and Mrs. Rob- erts have done good faithful work the past year and all sincerely hope they may be hers for another year, T, E. Main, Sunday_school superin- tendent, reported the number enrolied 141, with average attendance of 80, and $30 in treasury after bills are pald. Miss Hilie Falr, president of the Ep- worth leagus, reported an increaged attendance, the average being 75 at Bunday evening services. Mrs. Rose Whitehead reported for the Ladies” Ald society, They have raised during the year $464.64. Frank Wood reported for the trustees. They have paid 3500 on church debt the past year. Village Notes. Miss Jean Barr and Mr. Ross of Providence were guests of the former's parents over Bunday. The Thursday club will meet with Mre, J. C. Gallup next week. Rev. John Oldham of New Bedford was a guest of his daughter, Mra. H. E. Main, on Sunday. Miss Qladys Codlin, who underwent an operation for appendicitis on Tues- day, is getting along favorably. The Epworth league held a track- meet social at_the home of the Misses Matthews in Central Village Friday evening. WEDDING. Hirsch—Holt. About 40 friends and relatives gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Holt on Plainfleld street Wed- nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock to wit- neas the marriage of Frederick Hirsch of Stafford Springs and their daughter, Miss Clara Holt, of this place. Rev. John L. Wheeler of Pawtucket, assist- ed by Rev. Dr. Roberts, pastor of the Methodist church, officiated, the Epis- copal ceremony with single ring being used. ‘The home was very prettily decorated with evergreen and hemlock, there being a large bell of hemlock under which the coupje stood during the ceremony. They entered the par- lor as the wedding march from Lohen- grin was played by Everett S, Dawson, and were attended bp Beniamin Daw- son as best man and Miss Mae Hirsch, sister of the groom, as bridesmald. The bride wore a white messaline and the bridesmaid was attired in blue messaline. Both carried roses. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs, Hirsch left for Providence for a short stay, after which they will make therr home in Stafford Springs. Aid Society Meets, The Ladies’ Ald society met with Mrs., John W. Tuckerman Wednesday afternoon, 17 being present. Christened by Grandfather. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Main 8unday afternoon their little ‘aughter, Marjorle Adeline, was christened hy Mrs. Main's father, Rev. John Oldham, assisted by Rev. Dr. Robderts. The relatives and a few friends of the family were present. OBITUARY. Theodore M. Varney. Theodore M. Varney died at his home on High street Tuesday after- noen at the age of 75. He had been employed in the wooleh mill office as beokkeeper 17 vears, but was ohliged 1o give uUp work over 2 year ago. The funeral was held from the house on Thursday evening, conducted by Rev. James H. George of St. Alban's Finls- copal church, Danfelson. On Friday the body was taken to Lewiston, Me., his native town, for burial. Patrick Kennedy. On 8onday evenine at the home of his sister, Mrs' Frank Stone, Patrick Kennedy dled.after an iliners of sev- weeks at the age of 43. He Is retded by his wife and the follawing others and sister: John of Phillips- 6, R. 1, Charles of Plainfield, Den- nis, William and Michael of Moosup, Lawrence of Hartford, Kate. Mrs, Kee- nan, of Willimantic, and Mary, Mrs. Frank Stone, of Moosup. The funeral was “held from All Hallows' church Wednesday morning, Rev, J, H. Brod- erick celebrating the requlem high mass. The floral offerings were beau- tiful Burial was at Baltie, SOUTH CANTERBURY Finishing Timber Cutting at Charlés Lyon Farm, Mra. George Tillinghast visited her daughter, Mra, George Wheeler, on Thursday, Charles Crane, who bought the tim- ber on the Charles Lyon farm, expects to finieh sawing Instde of two weeks, He has a number of teams drawing the lumber and ties to Canterbury station, Jehn H. Cone and Henry (. Kearnes it Thursday in Providence, s R > Cone spent T ay th Miss Lucy I Popp. WINDHAW Clara dohnson Enterteined Mis- ary Society—Annual Meeting of Congregational Church, The Woman's heid & Hill, over Sunday, is now at H. M. Danlelson’s in Danfelson. Mrs. Ada Larrabeee is entertaining ! Rer cousin, Miss Frances Perkins of Fond du Lace, Wis, Annual Rell Call. About €5 persons attended the an- nual roll call of the Congregational church. After a fine supper and so- ¢lal heur, the reports for the year were given and business transacted. There is a balance in the treasury of $14.71. The benevolences for the year amounted to $743.50, which is prac- tically the amount apportioned to this church, The membership is not quite as large as a year ago, owing to 13 removals. The different organizations of the church were reported to be in good condition. The ladies’ aid socie- ty has raised during the year $222.77, and has on hand $98.82. H. C. Lathrop was re-elgcted church clerk and treas- urer and Sunday school superintend- ent. George A, Cook was elected a member of the church committes to finish the unexpired term (1 year) of Rev. W, M. Brown, who has left town. . B. Spencer was chosen ‘a member of the committee for 3 years to suc- ceed himself. Absent members of the church who sent greetings were Mrs. Caroline F. Moulton of Beston, Mr. and Mrs. A, E, Harvey of Woodstock. Various Matters. Mrs, L. A. Panton and Mrs. J. 8. Grant of Jewett City are guests at W. F. Maine's, Mrs. Andrew Metzger hag been Vis- iting friends in Pawtucket this week. Mrs. Arthur Williams spent Mon- day and Tuesday in Groton. Miss BElizabeth Anderson and Miss Helen Larrabee have been guests of the Misseg Story of Hoosac Falls, N. Y. Miss Anderson will spend several weeks in Troy before returning to Windham. Mrs. C. H, Wilson, Sr.,, of the Center is 1ll as the result of a clot of blood forming on the brain Tuesday after- noon. Mrs. Wiison hag been in feeble health for some time, Mrs, Chauncey Wilson of the Je- rusalem district, who has been quite ili, {8 improving. Miss Mary Perkins has returned from a visit in Winthrop, Mass. The topic for the C. E. meeting to- morrow evenigg s The Foreign Mis- sionary Whose Life Has Most In- spired Me, 2 Cor. v:14-20, Leader, Rev. H. E, Grimes. ymmunion service was held at St. Paul's on Thursday morning, it being St. Paul's day. Bishop Brewster will vigit this parish on Sunday, February 4, with service at 3 p. m. SOUTH WINDHAM Pleasant Sund;vs_c;o:lv Social—Notes of the Week's Events. Mrs, Ira Peck of Norwich was the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Charles Maynard, on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cassius Barstow re- turned from BSouth Williamstown on Monday, They were accompanied by Mr, and Mrs, Frank Young, who are to remain for an extended visit. Frank Gifford has removed to his new home on the Willimantic road. Mrs. Richard Turner has returned from a visit In Brooklyn. Frank Beckwith was a visitor in Norwich on Sunday, Royal Slate and Howard Rice were two of the contestants in the silver medal contest given by the W. C. T. U. in the Baptist church in Williman- tic on Friday night. Miss Mabel Clinton assisted in the musical part of the programme. Dwight Peck and little daughter of New London -have been visiting his sister, Mrs. Charles Maynard. Mrs. Angusta Thomas, teacher in the primary grade, hag been absent from her accustomted place this week, owing to the death of her mother. Her place has been filled by Miss Rose. W. P . Barstow left Wednesday pight for a business trip to New York. Mrs. Walter spending a few days with her son in Norwich. The Sunday school held a pleasant ! soclal gathering for the members and friends Friday evening. Games occu- pled the evening and cake and coffee were served, Mrs, Date is ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Crandall. The Ladies’ Mission society expect to commence the sewing sessions the coming week, but it has not been de- gid;d where the first meeting will be el WAUREGAN New Spinning Frames for Mill—Vil- fage in Need of Resident Blacksmith. The Wauregan company is having installed by the Whitin Machine com- pany 27 new spinning frames. Mrs. Henry Wood was called here Tuesday on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Pattison, having fal- len on the ice and being injured se- verely. Arthur Lasinier of Bristol called on relatives here Wednesday. David Deingneau has.moved from ‘West Thompson to Wauregan. A. R, Grover of Norwich was in town on business one day this week. Visiting in Toledo. Elliott F. Talmadge, for about sev- en years pastor of the Congregational church here, is visiting his father in Toledo, Ohio. A large party {rom here attended a play in Danielson Tuesday evening, and another Friday evening. Willlam Valentine, who recently sold his farm on the Brooklyn road, celled on friends here Tuesday. Wauregan, having no public black- smith, has caused some hardship to hotse owners lately, they being o d to go out of town to have sharpening done. EAST WODDSTOCK L'Apres Midi Club Given Cooking Lesson—Death of Miss Mary O. Robinson, Roxy Wilbur of Abington spent the week end with Fiora Aifon. Mrs, C. C. Glldersieeve entertained menibars of L'Apreg Midi club Satur-| day afternoon, seventeen being pres- ént, A cooking lesson was given un- der the direction of Miss Stebblns of Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jordan of ‘Webster spent the week end with H, M, Gifford and wife. Funeral of Miss Mary A. Robinson Miss A. Robdinson, aged 79, died -from acute bronchitis at the | home of Mrs. J. C. Ames, where she was a boarder, coming from the old teople’s home in Danielson last spring. The funeral was held Saturday with burfal at Westfield cemetery, Daniel-| son. ‘TWwo nephews of the deceased came by automobile from New York Lo attend the funeral, Weda ) Mrs, Frank Haward was in Moosu Monday afiernoon, Mis, Fred Whilferd was visi her sister at Sterling Monday, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Baton and Be%nnln Baton attended the funeral of Mrs. Henry Baton Monday at Dan- Mrs. Lee Remington and son Otis spent last Sunday with the former’'s w:nu, Mr, and Mrs. Willlam Bit- good. As to wages in ltaly, the highest paid workmen are smiths, who get from 77 cents to $1.85 u day, ing Manning has been | WESTMINSTER Death of George C. Rathbun—Person- al ltems. Mr, and Mrs. Myron Allen of Scot- land were callers here Saturday. Mrs. Sybel Degrenier of Norwich was called here the past week on ac- f}olunL of the serious illuess of her fa- er, Rev. Mr. Baksett of Howard Valley was a guest at the parsonage . last week. Louis Degrenier of Norwich spent Sunday in this place. Charles Dewing was in Danielson Saturday. George C. Rathbun. The death of George C. Rathbun occurred at his home early last Sun- day morning after an illness of only a few days. Mr. Rathbun was born In the town of Bolton, Mass,, 74 years ago. For several years he was a res- ident of Rhode Island and enlMsted in ) at the time of the civil war. rart in the battle of Frederickshurg, where he was wounded. As a result of army life, his health has never been robust, and for the pist few years he has been almost a cripple from rheu: Ism. Mr. Rathbun later returned to his native state, but for the past twenty- seven years has resided in this place, where he has a large circle of friends. He was the last of a family of several children. Mr. Rathbun was a respected citizen of the town and a kind neighbor in the community, where he lived, being a member of the Congregational church, but for the past three years he had not been able to attend its ser- vices. The funeral was held from his late kome on Wednesday at 11 o'clock. Rev, S. B. Carter of Plainfield for many years his pastor, officiatc_. Rev. A. A. Smith offered prayer and Mrs. Em- {ly Bushnell and Mrs. Hart Goff sang three selections, Beautiful Valley of Tiden, Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break, and After the Toil. Burial was in Kvergreen cemetery at Central Vil- lage, where a committal service was read. daughters, Miss Grace Rathbun of Westminster and Mrs, Sybel Degre- nier of Norwich. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs, 8. A, Clark of Central Village, John MeDonald of Crescent beach, Mrs. Mary Button, Mrs. Justin Chase and Mrs, Mabel Kent of Brookiym, Mrs, Eva Kent of Woodstock. DAYVILLE Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Ayer Celebrate Silver Wedding—Out of Town Rela- tives at Funeral of Ida Coffey. John Purden has finished work for the Assawauga ¢ompany. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Shaw were in_ Worcester, Mass,, on Monday. Mrs. Annie McCann of Woonsocket, R. I, and Mrs. Mary McGraft spent Sunday with Robert Mullin’s family. Miss Annie M. Sullivan spent the week end with Mrs. Elmer Monroe. Mr. and Mrs. N. Lorne Greig spent the week end with Angus Park and family at Hanover. Mr. and Mrs, W. F. Bidwell were in Norwich on Sunday- Sabin S. Russell and Mrs, C. A. Rus- sell were with Providence friends over Sunday. Misses Cora and Bernice Cogswell were guests of their sister, Mrs. Frank Balley, of Worcester, during the past week. The Misses Law will spend the win- ter with Middletown friends. Earle and Harbld Shaw spent the week end with their parents. Silver Wedding Reception. Mr. and Mrs. C. B, Ayer celebrated their 25th anniversary on Friday, Jan. 26th. A number of their friends were present at the reception. They had a number of beautiful presents. Dainty refreshments were served. Albert Thompson spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Almira Thomp- son. Thomas Ray, Miss Bridget Coffey and Miss Annie Coffey were in town ion Monday to attend the funeral of their brother, John Coffey. Timothy Shea has left the Assawau- ga_company. ‘Willard Burnett of Providence spent the week end in town EKONK Grange Enjoys Social Session—Notes. C. H. Gallup spent part of last week Norwich. Carl Gallup, with his wife and li tle son, visited two days in Norwich | with Mrs. Louls Ingalls. | George Gréen moved his family and household goods into the house with Benjamin Wilcox on Wednesday. Mrs, Annie Tanner has been visit- ing Mrs. Wilcox. Mrs. Brackett is confined to her bed. Mrs. George Paine is caring for her. Howard Gallup js quite busy sawing wood with his gasoline engine, The Grange held an enjoyable meet- ing Friday evening, after which an oyster supper was served. Walter Congdon and Carl Gallup spent a day recently fishing through the ice. They caught some fine pick- erel. Clarke Gallup and family kere on Sunday. | Mrs, Byron Gallup visited in Plain- | field, Thursday in visited Arthur Notes. Death of Mrs. Williams— | Mrs. Esther Phillips, who has been il for a long time, died at her homa Jan. 20 and was burned Monday, lhal Mrs. Arthur Willlams, wh o has | been at the Day Kimball hospital for a number of weeks, died Jan. 23. The | funeral was held Frid: Jan. 26, at 12 o'clock m. at the church in South Woodstock of which she had been a member many yea Both families have the deepest mpathy of their | many friends. thur, of Providence, has been in Put- nam the past week, where he coull frequently visit his mother. The members of Senexct grange ex- pect to meet in their new rooms at | Agricultural hall, South Woodstock, =t | | the next meeting, as they are nearly complted. ~ woobsTock Junior Class Social—Personal Notes. Mrs, Clarence H, Child visited her scn in Lancaster, Mass., recently. Miss Ella Perley is the guest of | relatives In Brunswick, Me . H College Social. The senior class at Woodstock acad- emy held a cellege social in Academy hall Friday oven X 1 indoor track { meet was the Rev. R. R. Thursday. evening lect: present scr resuined es on the Bi- es deals with Rollins Mrs, 8, B 3 Bishop i et the Da Kimball h tal, | | CANTERBURY. Hard Winter for Young. Stock—Recent ! Deaths—Personals. H. P. Wiiliams, superintendent and manager of the Wilber estate, was in Norwich last week on business. The farmers here had to woerk very hard during the severe cold s to kesp young stook Tvom Ireezing. the Eighteenth Rhode Island rogiment | of He took | Mr, Rathbun leaves a wife and two | Mrs. Williams’ son, Ar-| his | and_ daughier | had to put blankets on them and car- Ty water to them, as it was too slip- pery to ge: them out of the barns. . M. who has for Mrs. Th ompson at L.b';ln al ¥ ter’s, has returned to her home. George Rathbone’s Death. There was a large gathering of sor- roev;lmx !nslu.lvaq %? ufi;lan ‘:d:“ d:“. n of George un esday- Mrs. m&gflh Yecently lost her ‘eldest brother, Raynsford, who died out wes\. Three weeks agc last Wednesday her mother was buried and last Wednes- day she buried her husband. Mr. Rathbun leaves his wife and two daughters, Miss Grace F. Rathbun, who lives at home, and Sybil, Mrs. Louls De Greiner, of Norwich:, - John McMurray’s Death. Friends In town learned last week of the death of ex-Deacon John Mc- urray, a former resident. His wife dled almost six years ago and he finally went to live with his only daughter, Jennie, Mrs. Moses Linnell, f Hop River. He leaves three grand- children and a stepson, William H. Thempson, of Heddam. Funeral of Mrs. Thompson. Mrs, Thompson, who died Saturday at L. N. Carpentet's, wos buried Tues- day back of the M. P. church. . C. Bennett was in Norwich Thurs- oy, Dr. B. B. Barrett was in Scotland Friday. ' BROOKLYN. Adjourned Town Mseting Votes $2,000 Toward Improved Highways—Meet- ing of Womén's Club. Riley B. Witter, who has been fil for three weeks, is so far recovered as to appear on the street. $2,000 for Good Roads. A special town meeting was called by the selectmen for Thursday, Janu- | ary 18, to see if the town would de- clare its intention to construct a piece of state road and if it so declared | to then vote an appropriation for the same. Theodore D. Pond was chosen moderator end the clerk read the warning. There being so few of the voters present the meeting was ad- | journed to Saturday, the 20th inst, at 2 o'clock p, m. At 230 the meeting was called to! | order by the moderator, and the warning and record of the former meeting were read. The town voted to declare its intention to construct | a piece of improved road and voted an appropriation of $2,000 toward the same. Recovers from Accident. Irving W, Chapman while at work | in the woods a few days since with a pair of horses hitched to a sled, was thrown from the sled, falling upon the | fiule between his horses, striking on is face, rendering him for a time unconscious. His oldest son being nearby came (o his rescue, No bones | were broken and after being confined | to his bed for a few days he was able to be around again as usual. Unclaimed Letters. The following &tters are unclaimed in the local postoffice. Theodoré De- cicco, Tommy Rogan, box 405, Anna Andersson. The Women's club of Brooklyn met Monday afternoon, the meeting having been adjourned for a week on account of the bad walking. Mrs, Cummings was the hostess. Miss Charlotte | Palmer read a paper on Salisbury Plain and Stonehenge. Mrs. Clewley | read a paper on Jane Austen and Miss Allen on George Meredith. James A. Danielson, wife and son, of Killingly, were guests Sunday of | George L. Sweet and wife. "~ THOMPSON Grange Holde Poverty Social—Sleigh- ride for School Pupils. Mr. and Mrs. Dexter Elliott are visiting relatives in New York. Miss Grace Cruff has been teach- ing as substitute In the New Boston grammar school for two weeks. Miss Gertrude Erickson has return- ed to her home here from a five years’ stay in New York city. Miss Mary J. Ross is visiting Mr. z\ydymra, Jerome Ross of Brooklyn, The grange had a poverty social and annual report of officers at the last meeting, Miss Jennis Johnson took the Bran- dy Hill school to Webster on a sleigh | ride one day last week. Mrs. C. E, Searles hag been enter- taining her sister, Mrs. Deerington, and three children. Mrs. M. L. Eddy has been spending the week in Southbridge, Mrs. G. O, Pratt of Hartford was a recent guest of her father, Andrew Mills. WEST WOODSTOCK Baptist Seciety’s Social and Supper Nets $20. Rev. and Mrs. Jones are ill with se- vere colds. There was no service at the Congre- gational church Sunday morning— consequently a good number was at the Baptist church, Mrs, Byron Bates spent the week with friends in Worcester. Mrs. Wayland Gager is improving, but is not able to get out. Skating parties are all the go. The farmers are getting a fine sup- ply of ice. A sociable and chicken pie supper held at the Baptist church was a suc- cess in every way. Twenty dollars| was cleared. About ninety were pres- ent. A delegation from Eastford was gladly welcomed. The musical pro- { gramme was much enjoyed, also rec- itations and reading, after which games were played. RAWSON { | X W. Hammond and daughter were | in_Brooklyn Sunday. Ralph Andre of Hartford was in town Tuesd cailing on friends. | Phillips Bros, have beéen putting in a large supply of ice during the past few days. Roy Rowland, who has worked In | | tho station here for several years, has | 0. resigned and is succeeded by I°. Cook, who has been hers for seve weeks, working on second trick. M | Manosh of North Grosvemotdale has takén Mr, Cook’s position here. Mrs. A. L. Mills and Misg Louise Kimball called on Mrs. D, T, Phillips Sunday, Miss Naun Harrington of Brooklyn has been spending a few days here with her brother, John Harrington, WARRENVILLE O. D. Baker of this village, James W. Baker of Westford and Lawyer King of Willimantic spent Tuesday fishing ! through' the ice on Mowry’'s reservoir, making a fair catch, of West Wil- Thesdaj 13 Mr. Kin, visited the| { ¥chool in this vil uesdny | The young people are enjoying ¢ | prhes’ pond , No. 90, held iis meet- evening WILSONVILLE B. S. Upham is filling his ice house with 13-inch ice. Miss Hattie Jennings was a Web- ster visitor Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper's young child was taken to Worcester hospital last ‘week for an operation on its spine. Mr. Brightman and Irving Adams were Webster visiters Thursday. Navigation en the 8t. Lawsencs ome " river closed Dec, §, 1911 { Charles Tewl EASTFORD North Dakota Preacher at Methodict gru;ch—Pupih Organize Dramatic ub, _Rev. Ocrin E. Tourtellotte of Hanah, N. D., a former pastor here, occupied the pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday morning.: Hi¢ subject was Prayer. He was entertained at Elisha Perry’s home. Miss Kate Perry, who is attending school in West Thompson, spent the week end with her parents. P Judge J. M, Tatem of Willimantic was the guest Sunday of his son, C. D. Tatem. The ladies of the Methodist church are arranging to give a social. Mrs, Mary 8. Hine is on a visit to Walter E. Dodge and his mother in Putnam. 3 Gilbert 8. Deans and Charles D. Tatem spent last Saturday in Put- nam. Mrs. Charles D. Tatem entertained at tea on the 20th. “harles S. Johnson of Southbridge, Mass., spent the week end and over Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Maranda Johnson. Augustine Bartlett of Putnam was the guest of his son, Elery Bartlett, and family over Sunday & Dramatic Club Formed. The pupils of the grammar school of which Miss Margaret Allen of Boston is the teacher have organized a dra- matic club. They are to meet every Friday evening in their school room. The following officers have been elect. ed: President, Miss Matgaret Alien: vice president, Ernest Buell; secretary, treasurer, Miss Mary Greene. The club is planning to give a minstrel show later. Miss Zida Youne of Worcester spent a week with her father, Chelsea Youns, who has been il Mrs. Frank Brodie of Pomfret was the guest of J. J. Young’s family over Sundav. Charles E. Pratt of Putnam held a teachers’ meeting here on Monday af- ternoon. The following teachers were nresent: Miss Alice J. Carpenter, Miss Marcaret Allen, Mrs, Alhert Hammond, Miss Shields and Miss Kennedy. The Tadies' Social soclety of the Coneraeational chnrch recently slected the followine officers: President, Mrs. Marv I. Warren: president, Mrs. Georee S. Rowen. The secretary and treasnrer, Mrs. Warren P. Keith, was re-elected. Miss A, M. Hutchins was In Beston this week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Flagg, Mrs. Sea- ver and Mr. Owen of Putnam were re- cent guests at Charles Peal's. The officers of the Congregational Sunday school have been re-elected. John Stromberg was in Providence Tuesday. Wolf Den grange held its meeting Wednesday night. Tolland County MASHAPAUG Grange Officers Installed—William F. Snowdell Hangs Himself. The newly elected officers of the grange were installed last week Wed- nesday evening. Refreshments were served and a general good time en- joyed. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Ferry have been at their inn the past week. William Ferry has been there some of the time assisting getting in ice. Mrs, Aleck Bouvier and Miss Fran- ces Walker enjoyed the fine sleighing last Sunday, going to Southbridge and calling on friends. Cards are being received from Mar- tin Brown, who is in Tampa, Fla., for the winter. B. G. Walker has harvested his ice, which is of good quality and nearly 14 inches thick or the average. Bugene Young's baby has been crit- feally ill. Hanged Himself. It was stated in the condensed tele- grams of The Norwich Bulletin that William F. Snowdell, arrested last No- vember for breaking and entering W. H. Hinman’s store at Fiskdale, hanged himself in the Worcester jail Monday morning, Jan. 15, just before his case was to come before the grand jury. Mr. Snowdell was born and lived in Mashapaug until 18 years old. After that he went to Fiskdale, where he married and lived unmtil he hanged himself. STAFFORD News from the Churches—S8everal Want to Be Supervisor of Music. The special meetings held each nignt this week at the Baptist church are well attended. Dr. Coats will speak Sunday morning and evening. Next Sunday at the Universalist church will be Young People’s day. A special sermon will be preached. The topic at the Young People’s meeting at 8 p- m. will be The Church and the Young People’s Christian Union. The town school committea has re- cefved geveral applications for the su- pervisorship of music in the public schools. A selection will not be made for several days. Migs Elizabeth Kipp was the guest of Mrs. L. M. Fisher over Sunday. Rev. William E. Gaskin attended ile meetings of the Men and Religion For- ward Movement held in Hartford last week. Rev. and Mrs. William E. Gaskin were present at the Unlversalist raily held in the Church of the Redeemer in Hartford last Thursday afterncon and evening. ~ WILLINGTON Grange Members Entertained by Wer- thy Master Smith and Mrs. Smith, Worthy Master Smith and Mrs, Smith entertained the grange delight- fully at their home last Friday evea- ing. Mrs. W. H. serfous illness. Colds are prevalent. The Hill is covered with a patch- work of glare ice and brown turi. Pedestrianism is attempted with many misglvings, and it is neither sale sleighing, wheeling nor motoring. he workmen from New Haven em- ployed on the Reed farm are board.ng with Miss Church. The services at the church Bunfay were well attended and interesting. Mrs. B. W. Darrow was summoned on Friday to relatives very ill in Man- chester. Marsh is out affer a HEBRON Library Whist a Success—Skiting a Popular Sport. library v evenin W % The ist was well attended evening were enjoved time vie eoble enjoy the skating. fes on/the pomd every > Frink gpent the af- ternoon 168 with Mrs. Flor- ence Raymnond. Colds. seem prevalent. Mrs. Ned Raymond won the lady's prize at the whist Monday evening, and Dana Jacquith the gentleman's prize, he making 44 points. Farmers are busy filling their ice- hovses. Centrolling apparatus of & new aere- plane is so arranged that it can be ep- erated by either of twe persons seated wide by side, ve Little has been quite | #AS1Ui s wire HAD SERIOUS GASE Pastor Himself Relieved.of All Other Efforts Failed. Rev. Geo. A. B. Trouf B R By J y wife are e an b strong I was cured of a baa case of catarrh when nothing else that I tried had any effect. My wife was cured from a severe case of la grippe, and we feel that the least we can do is to grate- fully acknowledge the merit of Peruna. “My wife joins me in sending best wishes for your success.” Throat Trouble, Rev, H. W. Tate, 628 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, writes: “For several years I have been troubled with a pecullar spasmodic af- fection of the throat. It would setze me suddenly and for a few minutes I would be unable to speak audibly, and my breath would be greatly Interfered with, I would be obliged to gasp for breath. I finally conciuded that it was some catarrhal affection which probably ex- cited the spasm. It interfered with my vocation as a preacher, attacking me occasionally in the pulpit. “I had heard so much about Peruna as a catarrh remedy that I determined to try it. After taking two bottles, my trouble has disappeared. I feel sure that Peruna has greatly benefited me.” Catarrh of Bowels. Rev, P. B. Swanstrom, Swedish Bap- tist Pastor, R R, 4, Grantsburg, Wis, writes: “I feel that it is my duty as well as pleasure to let you know that I am perfectly well, entirely cured of chronia dlarrhea and catarrh, “I thank you for your directions how to use Peruna, and for your kindness to me. 1 have used Peruna according to your personal directions, and I am very glad that I found a medicine which would cure me after three years' suffering.” e S ——————————— STORRS. Entertainment Given by Students in College Hall—Personal Mention. Two plays were given Friday even- ing in the College hall by the students under the direction of Mrs. Rogers, for the benefit of the Ladies’ Aid. Either or Eyther, and Mose were successful played and enjoyed by all BElectriclans have been at work in President Beach’s house and Professor Smith's house. ANl the college build- ings are to be wired and equipped for electric Iights. A branch from the electric line from ‘Willimantic to Stafford will supply the college with electricity for light and power. A large room is being made on the third floor of the main building for a music room. Attended Poultrymen’s Convention. Prof. Frederic Stonburn, Mr, Rolf and several students attended the meetings of the Poultry association in Hartford on Thursday and Friday. A special meeting of the Ladies’ cir- ¢le was held at the home of Mrs, True- man on Monday afternoon. Miss Susie Rice was in Worcester on Wednesday and Thursday. Miss C. Thom has been spending 2 fow days in New York. Mr, and_Mrs. Frederic Stoneburn were in New York last week. Mrs., Geer has returned from a visit in Lisbon. A number of young people from here had a sleighride to Hampton on Wednesds LN, ¥ 8. P. Hollister, and A, T. of Uriel lodge, No. E n: 24, attended the 124th annual meeting of the grand lodge, F. and A. M, in Hartford. The Ladies’ Book club gave a whist party Monday evening in Grove cot- tage. The Leap year dance given by the young ladies was a great succe The ice house is full again. Mrs. E. O. Smith was in Hattford Wednesday. Prof. and Mrs, W. M. Hsten, Mrs. B. B. Fitls, Prof, J. M. man, Mr. Ladd, Mr. Hoff, A. Clinton, H.L. Garrigus and several students attended the thirty-first an- nual convention of the Connecticut Dairymen’s association in Hartford. MANSFIELD DEPOT Whooping Cough Prevents Sunday School Sessions—Loss of Two Fin- gers. An epidemic of wh prevented holdi the past two we of Ernest ' the disease. stor Sherman has been i1l for two weells with a severe cold. Willle Richardson had the en: two fingers on his left hand cut off } an axe Tuesday afterncon. Mr. Ric ardson i# recovering slowly from th effects of h fa but ig unable use his/ right arm rv much, Many at Auction. sping cough has ay school for aughte wit h The auction at Jasper Harris' Wed- nesday, was weil attended Mrs, Robert Stevens and son iloward of Brookfym, N. Y, are guesis of Rev. R. H. Sherman Fred Snyder has filled his icc house with fine 12-inch ice. ANDOVER. Mrs. Whiton of Tolland is a guest for the winter at Deacon and Mis. | | ! COLUMBIA Ladies’ Aid Society Entertainmend Nets $26—Events of the Week. The Ladies’ Aid society gave an en< tertainment at Yeomans’ hall on Pri- day evening of last week, The young ladies of Chestnut Hill in the charao- ters of the Famous Peak Sisters fur- nished a delightful programme for the evening. At the close of the stage en- tertainment the seats were removed from the center of the hall and a strest parade entered. There was the man with a hand organ, a dancing tam- bourine girl, Jews, colored people,whits misses and washwomen, all of them with something to sell, needica and pins, fruit, cake, candy popcorm and coffee. The entertainment was uniqug in character and took well, net- ting tAe ladies about $26. Mr. and Mrs. Denison of Norwich and Mrs, Pratt and Mr. Brockett of Ledyard spent Sunday in town, gues's of Mr. and Mrs. Abbott Little. The acting pastor, Rev. E. O, Foster, preached in this place last Sunday and gave a most interesting account of the Men and Religion Forward Movement meetings which were recently held in Hartford. Mrs. Bdward P. Lymen, who has been ill for several weeks, is conva- lescing. Entertained at Whist. Mr, and Mrs. August Nordland en< ertalned about thirty at a whist party last Saturday evening at their home by the lake. Shot Two Foxes. Aubrey Winter was fortunate enough to shoot two foxes last Wednesdny morning. The foxes were Securing their breakfast from the carcass of a horse which had been killed . by & neighbor. The first shot brought drwn one of the animals; the other ran and jumpec over a well near by and an- other shot brought him down. ton Root is ill with pneumon.iz. Teams have resumed the work of tling witch hazel to e s quite a quantity in this vicin- ity that yet remaing to bé cut. The library colimittee met last Mon- day evening for the selection of hooks. Another meeting will be held next Monday evening to complete the work. SFRING HILL Girl of 15 Leaves Home Dissatisfied— Assessors’ Work Completed. Miss Bmma Kenyon of Windham Center is visiting at the home of B. M, Mrs. E. ¥, Storrs has been at the home of her daughter in Coventty a part of the week. C. C. Davis and D. C. Flaherty are out once more but unable to attend to heir regular duties. Representative Bdward L. Smith and nis brothar, Frank C. Smith, of Gurley- ville, were on the Hill Wednesday and of | called at the town clerk's office. Belectmen to Investigate. Maud Curgenven, 15, left her home last Sunday evening because of what she claims was ill treatment. The se- | lectmen were asked to investigate the matter. Echo grange at the Center, several members of which live on the Hill, 18 contemplating the presentation of a drama, Down in Maine, The bdoks hdve arrived and most of the parts have been assigned. The assessors have finished their work and the lists and the abstract have been turned in to the town cierk, where they can be seen by the taxpay- ers until the meeting of the board ot relief, Feb. 1st. Sterms 7 GURLEYVILLE etson of Moosup visited her ettt ere on Thursaay. | Mge Lila Simonds of Willimantie }:a being fhown | was the guest of her parenss, Mr, and righ schieol this | Mre, 1. F. Shunonds. over Sunday, yearly examinations | My, n Dusham of Mansfield 3 n & 2 | Center the guest of Mrs. George . ¥. society of the Congrega- | Walker, i s to hold & mid winter N Frank Chamberiain of Bethel > town hall. The pastor, | has gone home'after spending Several 5 Lockett, will preach af the Congregational church on Sunday morning, on The Search for Immor- tality, Everett Frink will speak at the C, E. meeting at 7 p. m. Man's Hard Lot. Gee, but it'’s tough to have to tell a bright, pretty, attractive, fascinating girl, the fervor of whose proposals shows how undying her affection is that you can only be & brother to her) ~=Boston Globe, weeks with Mrs. Walker. District Supt. Rev. J. H. Newland will hold the fourth quarterly eonfer- ence of the M. E. church Friday even- ing, Feb. 2. The weather has been faverable for those who are filling their leshouses. . George en of Willimantic E“mplnt station was & recent guest at “Mrs. Charles Hobby's. A healthy horse eats nine times it weight in food in & year; & sound sheep gix time