Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 10, 1912, Page 10

Windham County " MOOSUP : Obituary Notus—Minstrsl Show of All ‘Hallows’ - Courivil—Double Funeral “at Kenyon Home. The funeral of Augustus Shepard- son, who died last Thursday, was hela from the Methodist church on Bunday ‘clock, Rev R. L. Roberts offici- A quartette composed of Ben- Jjamin Broadhead, Mrs. Charles Bragg, Afrs. Evise Whisthead and Howara \fain sang two selections, There were many beautiful floral pieces. The hearers were Howard Main, . D. Salisbury, William Hyers and Orville Main. The body was taken to the tomb at Evergreen cemetery. William |. Potter’s Death. 1. Potter dled Tuesday égm about 11 o'clock at the age of S8, Mr. Potter was born in Ekonk, but "fs spent the larger part of his life n Moosup, being for nearly 40 years superintendent of . cotton: mills for Charles Almy. He was a member of the Methodist church. His wife died about a year ago. two children, Olin W. of Moosup and Helen, wife of William Thoene of Providence, and several grandchildren. | The funeral was held from the Meth- odist church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock. " Many at Minstrel Show. A grand minstrel show was the at- ction in People's theater Thursday eyvening. It was under the auspices ot All Hallows' councll, K. of C.,, Neo. 270, ! Double Funeral. ‘Mrs. Abbie T. Kenyon, who for a time ran the Sprague house in Moos- up, died Tuesday at her home on the Green Hollow road, from pneumonia, afed 69 years. She leaves one son, Bucius of this place, and a daughter, M Charles Brown of Norwich. She was a woman full‘pf kindly deeds. Samue] Cs bbie Kenyon, who had been living ith her for a while, died of pneumo- on the same day about two hours rlier, at the age of 88. “There was a double funeral at the hbuse on. Friday at 11 & Bentdi of Central Village ana ev. Mr. Clark of Canterbury con- ducted the services. Local Briefs. Lester Salisbury was in New Ha- ven a few days the past week. -Mrs. Caswell and daughter Wwere guests of Mr. and Mrs, James Park- herst over SBunday. The Ladies' Ald society of the M. E. hurch’ met with Mrs. Charles Salis- bury Wednesday. Mre, J. C. Gallup was in Hartford the first of the week. Mre. Lydia Butcher was the guest her nephew, W. F. Sheldon, Tues- Roberts spent Wednes- Miss Hattie Codding_of Danielson visited her sister, Mrs. W. F. Sheldon, Wriday. .The Thursday club meets next week with Mrs, A. T. Hill, Readers, Mrs, Willlam Kenyon and Mrs. Edw. Lyon. | Lincoln day will be observed in the s¢hools by patriotic exercises. Miss Thayer Resigns. Miss Marie Henry, a graduate of Wilimantic Normal school, is to take the place of Miss Florence Thayer, who resigned as teacher of the primary grade in - the library bulld- ) s, Augustus Bhepardson has tak- en peoms in the house with Miss Eva Franklin, on Prospect street. CANTERBURY. Sudden Death of Samuel Carpenter— ‘A Record January for Cold. The townspeople were shocked on I'uesday when they heard of the death | of Samuel Carpenter, who recently ent to board with his niece, Mrs. Ab- sie Kenyon on the Green Hollow road. Mrs. Kenyon died a few minutes be- fore he did, with pneumonia. Mr. Carpenter leaves one son by his first | ife, Samuel Carpenter, Jr, of Can-| terbury Green, and four grandchildren, ; Lemuel N. and Lena M., C. Maude and{ Amella M, Carpenter, and two great- | grandchildren, Nelson L. and Baby | penter, sons of Lemuel N, Carpen- | Mr. Carpenter's second wife,Ada- | led two years ago. Mr. Carpenter | se greatly missed, especially by | the members of the M. P. church of | vhich he was a member, where he! was always in his place when abble to{ attend. He was nearly 90 years old. | ‘le was an old soldier and drew a «rge pension, having lost the sight of one eye. Sawmill at Work. | C. H. Phillips’ steam sawmill is in K#it wood now, and Raymond Gascon is boarding some of the help. The oldest inhabitants say they never saw such a January as that of 1912, ‘with no thaw. All will be glad | 1o weleome spring. LETTERS FROM TWO STATES He is survived by, penter, an’ uncle of Mrs. ! . ing two years at the heme of Rob- ert Loring. Henry Levalley has been ill. He fell through the ice while fishing on Snake Meadew broek and teok cold Postmaster James T. Caswell of Narragansett Pier, R. 1, spent Sunday at William Dean’s. Mrs. {laswell, whe has been spending a week with friends returned home with him Monday. Tugene Collins of Previdence spent Sunday with relatives, Miss Armstrong lil. Miss Josephine Armstrong, assist- ant at the high: schoel, has been at | her home in Pawtucket, R. I, on ac- eount of a severe throat trouble. Miss Flower of Putnam has been substitu- ins during her absence. loseph Levalley of Baltic visited relatives Saturday. Mrs. John Shelley has been called to Greene, R, I, on account of the death of her father, Joseph Hopkins. Merton Shepardson of Springfield, was here Thursday, having been cailed here on account of the death of his | father, Augustus Shepardson, in Moos- up. Miss Ethel Collins was in Norwich Sunday. Thomas Ladd of Kast Greenwich academy spent Sunday at his home. The King’s Daughters met Menday afternoon. has been the guest of her grandpar- ents, Mr, and Mrs. Philip Mathewson. Pleasing Programme. gave a pleasing concert at the town hall Friday evening which was much | enjoyed, especially the double | tette of Norwich, The programme fol- lows: Chorus by class; Winter's Song, double quartette; songs, Queen of All, Requiem, Mr. Green; chorus by class; songs, Song of Thanksgiving, Two lit- tle Irish songs, Mr. Green; piano solo, { Faust waltz, Miss Pearl Smith; | Echoes, Kitty Magee, double quartette; chorus by class; Give a Rouse, Bird | Song, double quartette; chorus by class, with soprano obbligato by Rose | Seguin, | 'The double quartette was taken from | the Bass-Clef club of Norwich and | consisted of Raymond Sherman, Rus- | sell Hunt, first tenors; Willlam Buck- | ingham, James Moore, second tenors; Archibald Mitchell 4th, C. D. Geer, first basses; T. B. Linton, John E. Vaughn, second basses. Taft, organist of Park church, ac-| companied the quartette, Miss Broad- head, the chorus, and Mrs. C. D. Geer the song numbers. Lincoln Service. A public Lincoln birthday service will be held in the town hall Sun- day evening . It is under the manage- | ment of the James B. Kilbourne Sons | of Veterans camp. The following pro- | gramme will be given: Voluntary; anthem, Teach Me, O! Lerd, choir; invocation, Rev. George | Beredict; solo, Let Not Your Heart | Be Troubled, Benjamin Broadhead; Scripture reading, Rev. Ernest Loom- is; duet, God, That Madest Karth, Mortimer Stetson and Miss Rose H.| Seguin; prayer, Rev. Mr. Roberts; solo, The Angelic Salutation, Miss Rose Edythe Seguin; hymn, Corona- | tion, choir; address, Lincoln, Rev. Frederick Bamford: anthem, The Lord Is My Light, choir; remarks, Freder- ick Flower Lendewig; song America; benediction. THOMPSON Chapel to Be Reopened for Services— Grange Entertainment. Miss Mary J. Ross returned last Saturday from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Ross of Brooklyn, N. Y. The two farces given by the Grange in the Town hall Tuesday night were well attended and enjoyed. Harry Whittemore has been with his mother the past week. The Mechanicsville school children enjoyed a sleigh ride Friday afternoon, golng through the Grosvenordales. Chapel Social. A socia] was held in the chapel of New Boston and Quinnebaug Thurs- | day evening. Basket lunches ere sold Plans n7¢ under way for reopen- afternoons, when Rev. Harry St. John | Filmer of Webster will preach. The following committees have been ap- pointed for this work: President La- | dies’ Auxiliary, Mrs. Fred Myers; so-| cial committee, Miss Ursula Putney, Mrs, Ira Bates, Mrs. Parker and Mrs. | Willlam Mills; musical director, Mrs. Mills. HAMPTON Chimney Fire at Home of George Fitts—Items of Local Interest. There was a serious chimney fire at | George Fitts, last Monday afternoon, which for a short time created much excitement. the chimney into the dining room, and | but for the prompt assistance of neighbors, the house would have been burned to the ground. Howeves. they | SOUTH WOODSTOCK Lecturer of Grange Provides a Dickens Programme—Ice Stops, Sawmill. The funeral of Mrs. Arthur Williams | was held in the church Friday, Jam.| ] 2 m. Rev: L. B:-@ortis of Staf- former pastor, conducted the . The floral offerings were, many and handsome. Raymond Sheldon has resigned in| Southbridge and has gone to Kast | Hampton to take a course at Willis-'| ton Seminary. Mrs. Henry Wells has returned from | Southbridge, where she has - been | spending a week with her son. Grange Has Dickens Programme. The mentbers of Senexet grange en- joyed an Interesting programme at thelr last meeting, presented by Wor- thy Lecturer George Butts on the Hfe of Charles Dickens, interdpersed with songs from Grange song book. Light refreshments were served. The Ladfes' Ald society of the Bap- tist church gave a chicken ple supper ¥riday evening in the vestry of the chureh. A large number were pres- ent. H, T. Wells" sawmill is again in op- eration, after two weeks' idleness causetl by ice forming around the wheel. CENTRAL VILLAGE Mrs. Samuel Collins Able to Leave Backus Hospital—Norwich Doubls Quartette Made a Hit—Lincoln Ser. vice. ! Mrs, Alfred T. Hill is entertaining her aunt. Mrs. Harriett Barnes of Providence. George t'arey of Norwich was the cuest of his brother, Fitch A. Carey, esday. Eilizaveth. Mathewson has been ~pending a few days with friends in loston. Mr. gnd Mrs, Allan Moffitt spent sunday at Percy Bliven's home in South Killingly: Leaves Backus Hospital. Mre. Samuel Collins, who has been at the Backus hospital in Norwich’ several weeks, where she bad an op- eration perfor returned home on Tuesday afte: much improved in iss Jane Millett, attended a whist at elson Tuesday evening. Miss Fdna Bickford has returned to . her home in Abington after spend-' ! in_Provldence. succeeded in of damage done by the water which was used. Merton Phillips spent Sunday his mother, | Several from here attended the dance in Bcotland last Friday mnight. W. A. Pearle made a business trip to Willimantic last Thursday | Albert Hoffman employed in Brooklyn. The literary committee of L. R. G.| met with Mrs, Mills last Monday eve- ning. WAUREGAN Injured by Fall on lce—Coasting Acci- | dent. Mrs, Ida Burgess is a guest sister, Mrs, Coventry. Mrs. John Phillips has returned from | a visit to her parents at Dover, N, H, Arthur Mott is confined to his home ! by {illness, the result of a fall on the ice about two weeks since. A large party attended the firemen's ball in Danfelson Thursday evening. Bva Maynard and Jennie Raymond | attended a leap year soclal at Webster one night last week John Murphy of Riverpoint, R, I, called on relatives and friends here on Saturday. Arthur Plankey was badly while coasting Monday. { v(ilhj £ her | Henry Wood, at South| | { | injured | STERLING | Mrs. John Baker of Myatic i& the guest of her son, James W. Baker. Mre.. A, H. Kenyon spent Tuesday | | The Epworth leagus prayer mesting was held in the vestry of the M. F. church Thursday evening. ‘The Bpworth league social and obus- | iness mesting was held on Iriday eve- | ning at the home of Misgs Alice Thorn ley. The Ladtes -Aid society met Wed- nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Mrs. W, W. Vaughn, ONECO I ¢, D, Whitferd was in Providence We Geerge Burdiek and Miss Flerence Hines of Slocum ent Wsdnu&y with Mr, and Mrs, .Eulferd Burdi Leea] friends recelved news of Mrs, %‘ofl. Kenyon's death in on ednesday, of pneumenia, An uncle of Mrs, Kenyon, who had recently come to live with her, died about an hour later, with pneumonia Miss Dorothy Atwood of Wauregan | The pupils of the singing school | quar- | Miss Annie | year. ing the chapel for services on Sunday | i i | Fire broke out tarough | putting out the fire in| short order, but there was a good deal | I N, ! morning caused a tie-up in traMlc and WOODSTOCK Plans for Farmers' Institute—Winter Tourists—Academy Team Loses to Pomfret. K . The Ladies’ Missienary soclety mel with Mrs: George P: Perley Wednes- | day afternoon. Mrs. Herbert W. Bowen is enter- taining her aunt, Miss*Sarah Mix ef New Jersey. Mr, and Mrs, Marvin . Hyde and son Frederick of New London have been visiting relatives in town. Pomfret. Team Won. The basketball game between Wood- stock academy and a Pomfret team resulted in a victery fer the latter Farmers’ Institute. A farmers’ institute under the di- rection of the advisory board on farm- ers' institutes and Woodstock agri- cultural society is to be held at North Woodstock Tuesday, February 13. An interesting programme has been pre- pared with addresses by well known speakers. At 11.30 J. H. Putnam of Litchfield speaks on “Reading the dairy cow; or ten yvears’ work with milk records.” 12.30, intermission for dinner, 1.30, address by Miss M. T. Hayes of Connecticut Agricultural college on “Fireless cooking and paper bag cook- ery.” 215, address by Prof. L. A. Clinton “Production of corn from a farmer's standpoint—selection of seed, etc.” The exercises are to. be interspersed with music in charge of J. S. May, A Trip to Bermuda. i Gardner Richardson and Miss Dor- othy Richardson sailed Wednesday for Bermuda, where they are to remain several weeks. Sailing for Spain. Edward A. Bowen and Miss Con- stance Holt sail today (Saturday) for a tour in Spain and adjoining toun- | tries. Miss Jlorence Chase has' returned {home from the Day-Kimball hospital. POMFRET. Town Loses Prominent Man by Death of Charles P. Gresvenor—Everett E. Brown Wins First Prize Against One Hundred, ? { Charles P, Grosvenor, who has been gradually failing for some months, died Saturday merning in his 6Sth Mr. Grosvenor has lived all of his life in this town and enjoyed the highest esteem and respect of his neighbors. He has represented the town at different times in the state legislature and has held various im- portant town and church offices. He | has been for a number of years one of the directors of the Putnam sav- ings bank. He was one of the best farmers and owned one of the most valuable farms in town and until re- cently was actively engaged in the dairy business. For three generations the family has held the office of clerk for the Eccles- iastical society and for three genera- tions the family has represented the town in the Connecticut legislature. He has been a kind and generous neighbor, and a model citizen, both in his family and in public affairs, and has always exerted a helpful in- fluence. He leaves his wife, one daughter and two sons. The funeral services were held Tuesday at one o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mr, Read. Fine Prize for Supt. E. E. Brown. Everett E. Brown, superintendent of Westland farm, received the past week a check for $15 from the Prac- tical Farmer, ag first prize for an article in their “Spraying Special” number. Over 100 articles were sub- mitted in the competition. | Notes. Arthur T. Grosvenor attended the Hartford poultry convention Thurs- day. George Botham and E. E, Brown at- tended Friday. State Lecturer Frank E. Blakeman | installed the officers of Wolf Den j erange Friday evening, January 23. NORTH STERLING Death of Ira Hopkins—Case of Pois- oning from Stocking Dye. | Ira Hopkins died January 27 in the Rhode Island hospital, having been there two weeks. When he was first taken to the hospital it was thought both feet would have to be amputated but such was not the case. The cause of his death was blood poisoning. He was 62 years old. E, Jordan of Providence has been visiting at C. H. Rounds'. Poisoned by Dye from Stockings. William H. Williams was troubled last October when all of the skin came off his feet. They are again peeling. The cause of it is thought wearing black stockings, the color poisoning the feet. Three Dead at One Time. Harris O. Whitman died at his home in South Scituate, R. 1, February 2, aged about 90, Many years ago he owned a farm just south of Chukubay schoolhouse, where he lived for some time. During a severe blizzard many years ago, Mr. Whitman's wife, a daughter, aged 23, and another daugh- diphtheria. he new telephone line will be in- | stalled this week to the homes of George F. Plerce, Jr., and Henry H. | H. Crowell CHAPLIN. Burned-Out Families Given a Variety Shower by Neighbors. Ralph L. Chureh, a new house, Given Variety Shower. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Church and Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Church were | glven a varlety shower at the home of Selectman Charles B. Russ on Tow- er Hill, Thursday evening, February 1. A large number of their friends from Chaplin and Mansfield attended and brought a variety of useful ar- ticles, including over $50 in money, to help them in furnishing their house when completed. Mrs. Ralph Church and Mrs. Walter Church ex- pressed heartfelt thanks to all pres- ent for the many useful gifts they re- ceived, Cottage Mesting. A meeting was prayer 4 Tues- day cvening at the home of J. Wil- | bur Lanphear. The Ladles’ Atd soclety ymet Wed- | nesday noon with Mrs. A. M, Litchfield SOUTH WINDHAM. Collisen on New Haven Road—Various 1 Items of Interest. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Hahn nantville spent Sunday with M da Paton, The rear-end cellisien at the N, Y., H. & H, station early Monday required the services of the wreck- ing crew, but no one was seriousiy in- fured. - Belair-Holden Wedding. Arthur Belalr of Willimantic and Miss Beatrice Holden of Seuth Wind- ham were united in_marriege al St, Jn.l.?h'l mc.hurch, WWl.uh-m.nf ua,fl this « Miss May Watts, fermerly of Eooli Whaanat sotod b bridesmaid, Mrs. George Styles, Jr., and niece, Miss Sarah Appel, have returned from a week's visit in Bridgepert. Mrs. Simmons of Waterfown, N, Y, of Connecticut agricultural college, on | ter, age 15, all lay dead at one time| | o lost his house by fire several wecks ago, is bulilding ! new | Douhbleday received a bad her left hand Tuesday mern- ing. A doctor was called and was obliged to take a number of stitches. ¥red Peckham was a visiter in Norwich on Wednesday. Howard and Roy Larkin ef Greene- ville spent Sunday with Mrs. Leis Larkin. Mrs. Henry Seribner, who has been very Hl with grip; is sloewly impiev- ing, 2 %’he young people of the village sur- esday evening, helping him to ob- serve his birthday with music and sames, after which refreshments were served. The Christian Endeavor class met Thorsday evening with® Miss Mabel Clinton. Plans are being made for a parish supper to be held the 21st of Februas rs, Alfred Card entertained number of young peeple at a valen- ine whist Thursday evening. Muriel, the youngest child of Wash- ington Smith, is eritically pueumonia. Mis, Harvey Gurgler of Merrow is spending a few days with Mrs. Hulda E.ton. 2 Miss Manning of Norwich spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Alfred Manning. 'BROOKLYN. Old Seoldier Still Good for a Hike— Joseph K. Porter’s Sudden Attack— Meeting of Weman's Club. A short time since William Gould walked from his house to' the resi dence of James Copeland, a distance four minutes. civil war, having served in the Eight- eenth Conn. volunters, Company D. Attack of Indigestion. The past week, Joseph K. Porter, while at his barn, suddenly fell un- conscious just back of one of his horses. Luckily his son was near at hand and with the help of a neighbor took Mr. Porter to his house. This was the third attack of the kind Mr. Porter has had within a few months. They are caused by indigestion which affects the heart. Enrollment Completed. The enroliment as made by the se- lectmen shows liable to military duty 386 and to pay personal tax 355. Charles Edwin Blake was th his parents the week end and over Sun- day. New York Man Buys Farm, Mrs. Martha Nuttall has sold her farm to a man from New York city by bargain, who is expected to oc- cupy the premises in the spring, mak- ingdit a_summer home. rs. Emma Talbot has gone to Flor- ida for the rest of the winter. Women’s Club Meets. The Women’s club of Brooklyn met Monday afternoon, Mrs. Clewley being the hostess. Mrs. Clarence A. Potter read a paper on Bath and Bristol— the English Athens and English Rome. Sketches of the lives of Fanny Burney and Hannah More and selections from their writings were read by other members. The honorary members at the close of the meeting gave' the old-fashioned furnished room and later served refreshments. Mrs, Charles A. Downs has as her guests her sister and daughter of Honolulu. SCOTLAND. Flock of 27 Robins Seen—Birthday Surprise Party. O. H. Sweet left Wednesday for Florida, where he will spend several weeks, Mrs. Egbert Bass returned Thursday from Willimantic, where she has been for several months, first in St. Joseph's hospital, receiving treatment for a broken hip, and later as she conva- lesced at the home of her son, E. E. Bass, and family. She still requires 'the aid of a crutch in moving from room to room. Mrs. Georgla Perry, who was taken suddenly ill last week while visiting her brother, Frank Pendleton, and family in Willimantic, has so far re- covered that she will be able to soon return home. Twenty-seven Robins. Four high school pupils on their way to the station recently saw a flock of 27 robins that had alighted near a cedar swamp, but with the snow and zero weather they seemed too cold to sirfi. rs. G. L. Putnam of Houlton, Me., is at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Egbert Bass. Birthday Party. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kimball gave a v on Tuesday evening for Mrs. brother, Henry Clark, in honor of his 15th birthday. Over 30 of his schoolmates and friends were present and a very delightful evening was spent in playing games, followed by ice cream and cake. Master Clark réceived numerous birthday gifts. WEST WOODSTOCK Pleasing Programme at Social Held at Baptist Church. The social at the Baptist chur on Friday evening was much enjoyed. An old fashioned supper was served. The musical programme was excelient, Irs. George Phillips played the violin, Messrs. Ross and Miller the cormet and piano, a quartette consisting of Mr, { moonlight and fine sleighing called out a good number, Mrs. Danlel Davis is ill EAST WOODSTOCK Miss Mary Pike of West Woodstock is with her brother, C. E. Pike, and wife, the latter being ill, Mrs. Ezra May has been ill the past week. Rev. and Mrs, T. A. Turner enter- tained Miss Allen, assistant teacher at Woodstock academy, over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cobleigh are spending some time with their daugh- ter, Mrs. Harold Hibbard, at the Neighborhood. Mrs. Roscoe Alton visited her sister, Mrs, Josephine Steere in East Douglas las. Wednesday and Thursday. "WARRENVILLE The Aadlen Al setloty ‘Was very pleasantly antertained by Mrs. B. C. Bugbee Wednesday .of last week. Six teen sat down to the bountiful suppe provided by tha hostess. Mrs. E. L. Jammes and her brother spent Wednesday in Windham, guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Jecobs. The Gleaners gave a. fine entertain SOUTH CANTERBURY T. J, Barber was in Norwich Wed- nesday. | Miss ©arf Brown of New Lendon | | has been visiting her mether for u i few de + 1My, Mrs, Fred Lewis of Willi- mantie were guests over Sunday- of F. L. H¥de. Dr, J, O, Smith and Levi Clark were guests Thursday ef Samuel Cooper in Eroekiyn. A meter pleugh fer threwing up trenches on a battlefield to afferd pro- tection to seldiers is a recent inyi g’l"‘hsd James Adams at -his home on | i with | of six miles, in one hour and forty- | He is a veteran of the | ladies a surprise of the sight of an | Mr. Foster is confined to the house. | i and Mrs, Davidson, Mrs. Perrin | and Byron Bates sang, Miss Stell Gage gave a reading The btright ment in Baker's hall Tuesday evening of last weak. | Charles Faitner is in St Joseph's hospital, Willimantic EASTFORD Social Affairs of the Week—$21 Clear- " ed on Supper and Entertainment— Pleasures for Schoel Children. Mrs. Fred A. Bowen is s Willimantic for a short time. Read at North Weodsteck. ©O. B. Carpenter and his sister, Miss Alice J. Carpenter, attended the so- eial and entertainment at the Congre- gatlonal church in North Woeedstock Friday evening, Feb. 2d. Miss Car- penter gave readings there, which were well received. Dana Keith and Miss Florence 8. Warren attended a social at West Woodstock, held the same evening. George Besworth of Mass, and sister, Miss Carrie Bosworth, recently spent Sunday with their parents. He had his new auto- mobile. M. Darwin Lewis of Mensen Acad- emy stayed over Saturday and Sun- Maro E. Lewis !spent the week end | Clark’s family. { Charles W. Clark was Thompson over Sunday. | had passed seven weeks. She visited {Mrs. Melita Taylor of this place, then | returned to her home, Charles Buell's. Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Converse have in the | Hampton, 12, who is High school at Willimantic. District Superintendent Presides. Presiding Elder J. H. Newland Norwich held a business meeting at | the Methodist church Wednesdlay | evening, Feb. 7. Rev. J. R. Miller of West Thompson accompanied him here. Supper and Enntertainment. The oyster supper given by the | They cleared $31. gramme was given: Recitation, Miss | Margaret Allen, entitled Didn’'t Have | the Nerve: Miss Allen and school re- cited in concert Barbara Frietchie; | recitation by = Quinton Howe, The Milk Inspector;.solo, Miss Grace Law- ton; reading, The Schoolmaster’s Guests, Miss Allen; recitation, The Wasps, Quinton Howe; solo, Rev. A. H. Withey; violin solo, Quinton Howe, also recitation, Farmer Grey's Kitten; singing, by quartette,Dr. Con- verse, Rev. H. Withee, Miss Kate Perry, Mrs. John Ethridge; recitation, Quinton Howe; reading, Mrs. H. H. Converse; composed by Miss Elizabeth J. Brown of Pomfret. Mrs. Arthur M. Keith and Mrs. Geo. S. Bowen entertained the Congrega- tional Ladies’ Aid society at the chap- el Wednesday afternoon and evening. There was a large attendance. The en- tertainment referred to Valentines. Miss Margaret Allen and Master Mer- rill Keith won prizes. Miss Margaret Allen and her school had a pleasant strawride to North shford. Apples, candy and cookies e devoured. Mr, and Mrs. Albert Hammond gave her pupils a sleighride. Charles E. Pratt of Putnam ,super- visor of schools, visited the local schools on Monday, the bth. WINDHAM Funeral Services of Mrs. C. H. Wilson ~-Various ltems of Local Interest. Funeral services for the late Mrs. V/ilson were held at her home at p. m, Rev. H. C. officlating. Mr. Portelance of h sang two solos, Face to Face, en the Mists Have Rolled he latter being favorite hymns . Wilson. The body was placed cceiving vault in the Center 9 ¥rances Perkins of Fond du ., who has been the guest of Ada Llarrabee, left for Boston day. es Rood of Boston has been in s week to attend the funeral ter, Mrs. C. H. Wilson. IcCollum of San Juan, P, R, the guest of his cousin, Miss Jo- sephine Eingham, on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Brown of Hamp- ton have been spending the week in town, from a five weeks' visit with is in Hoosac Falls, N. Y. Miss izabeth Anderson has turned frcm a visit in Troy and Hoo- sac Fails, N. Y. Potter Brown of New London was the grest of Miss Amy Wilsun of Wednesdey. Sup.er at Congregcational Church. A good number atiended the baked- bean supper at the Congregational church on Wednesday evening, Sev- eral selections were wcll rendered by the Grex club quarteite of Williman- tic. Mrs. H. C, Lathrop was to nave had charge of the supper, but on ac- count of iliness was unable to do so ind hor place was taken by Mrs. .. Dingham, assisted by Mrs. Guild, Mrs. George Keeney, Mr Charles Keeney and Mrs. Ada Larra- bee. Mrs. Horace Eaton and Boston for a week. Mrs. Annie Rood De Mastro of Now E re- Istialr, attended the funeral of her |aunt, Mrs. Emma Roca Wilson, on | Tharsday. A Washington firm: has just publish- |ed a new song, “Is ine Old Home | Stanang Yet?” The :n by Mrs, M, L. Josiyn of Windham, n:orrow - evening the regular | monthly consecrat:ou meeting of the 1 C. F. society Christian Virtues. Cor. 9:6-15. Leader, | Billings. y will oe held. Topic, The II, Generosily, 2 Mrs. Edward DAYVILLE. | Rev. Mr. Reynolds Recovering—Many Attend Food Sale. | Miss Annle Learned is working in | Danielson. Mrs. W. E. LaBelle spent Wednes- day the guest of Putnam friends. Mrs. Ann Conway is ill. The Rev. Mr. Reynolds is able to be out after an illness of several days. end in Providence. Successful Food Sai | | ’ The food sale was well attended in | the vestry of the church. Those hav- iing it in charge were Miss Bernice | Cogswell, Mrs, Samuel Gillette and | Miss Mary Blanchard. | Fred Ormsble ha moved from the ssawauga tenement to one of Frank houses. of his parents. Berriman was home for she is attending a busines college. A number of persons from here at- tended the funeral of Edward Farr- man at Bast Killingiy. rsonal Items. | lce Cutting Goes On: Mrs, Hilen M. G @ returned’ on ireday from several weeks' visit IR T ghter in Clinton, Mass, iisa Kenyon returned { Providencs. Carpenter is harvesting |l t week., Severa! from here o East | entine so | day evening. Mrs. Alfred Briggs returned to her heme in Pomfret SBunday. Miss Haze] Lucks has given up her ::]udxes at Wutboric'ah !ilch school, as she is to wove wi er ents Brooklyn, )’«P X i g » Mr. and Mrs, A. N. Hammeond spent Sunday in Westboro, Mass. rd on Wednes- Southbridge, j L. Miss Helen Larrabee returned Wed- | is in Millbury | words-are writ- | Mrs, W. F. Bidwell spent the week | e week end from Providence, where! ended the Val- | taying inylle‘l‘ivthe Rud dny with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, | Position of visiting housekeeper for Miss Amy Miller of West Thompsen | Were Dleased to hear from her the with Darwin Past week. in West Of the church here about twelve years Mrs. Abbie Buell returned last Fri-| Clinton Avenue Congregational church | day from West Thompson, where she | in Brooklyn, N entertained recently Quinton Howe of | town Tuesday. I ot | Baker house, which he recently pur- | i { { { | 1 | by Mrs { town: The state master, Mr. Peck, of %fistflrlmxeuylan-.whehn}y Mrs. Upham of inton, Mass,; spent Sunday with ‘Brether; Hen- ry Lyen. Mrs, A. N. Hammend and Miss Alice Carpenter, tea?ms in Bastford, vis te schoel Friday. . W. Bosworth, who has been ill, is much improved. Miss Alice Alderman was in Seuth- bridge Thursday. WESTMINSTER i sl Small Notes of Local Importance. The extreme cold on Sunday caused a small attendance at church services. Charles Dewing was in Norwich on Sunday. Charles Hopkins of Plainfield was a caller in the place Thursday. Charles Parker of Brooklyn visited relatives here Kriday. Friends of Mrs. A. making & three me: Smith, who is s trial of the the Associated Charities of Worcester, Rev, Frelon Eugene Bolster, pastor ago, is now one of the pastors of the ABINGTON" Walter Dodge of Putnam was in G. W. Fuller is working for Louis Ingalls on the Wood Hill farm. Willlam Cheney has moved to the chased. A. N. Vaughn of Willimantic was in town this week. Frank Chism Norwich. Joseph attended the fruit sho Mr. and Mrs. G recently visited in Stoddard and Willis Covell v in Hartford. rge Sharpe of Methodist society ~proved a Success.| proyigence spent a few days with los The following pro-| .4 relatives this week. Mrs. Walter Brown is teaching the primary grade during the absence of Miss Ingram. PLAINFIELD Mrs. F. L. Hyde of Canterbury was in town Wednesday. The Ladies’ Aid society gave an oyster supper in the church parlors Wednesday evening. A goodly num- ber attended. Miss Abbie L. Medbery of Moosup celled on friends in Plianfield Wed- nesday. Mrs. Annie Jxley and daughter, Florence, were in Danielson the past week. The M. M. club met with Miss Alice Bradford last Saturday. A very en- joyable time it had, too. Miss Brad- ford is gaining, though unable to walk as vet. RAWSON Mr. and Mrs. Will Clapp of South Braintree, Mass., are visiting Mrs. Clapp's sister, Mrs., Everett White- house. Mrs. Everett Whitehouse, who has been ill, is able to be out. Misses Sadie and Anna Fitzgerald spent Sunday with their grandmoth- er, Mrs. Patrick Malley in Pomfret. 1. W. Hammond was in Abington on Monday. Tolland County - BOLTON Teachers’ Institute—Local Grangers at Andover Installation. A lecture was given by the state board of education in the interest of education at the basement of the Con- gregational church last week Saturday. evening. Tne speakers were Mrs. C. W. Burt of this place, A. N. Potter of ‘Willilmantic and Bolton's school su- pervisor, R. C. Deming, of New Haven. At Grange Installation. A number of Bolton grange members attended the installation of the officers of Andover grange last Monday even- ing. The officers were installed by Will H. Barron of Danielson, assisted W. E. Stetson and Mrs. Lewis E. Beebe, both of Andover. At the close of the meeting a collation was served. Married in Hartford. Miss Dorothy Coolbroth, who has been teaching in the South school un- til recently, and Carlos Wilkinson of Middle Haddam were married in Christ church, Hartford, last Satur- day. Miss Anita R. Baker of Indianapolis, who spends her summers in _town, is taking a month’s trip to the West In- dies and Panama. J. W. Green, who came from Roches- ter, N. Y., a few weeks ago and has been settling in the house which he has rented, was followed the first of the week by his family, which consists of his wife, two sons and a daughter. Miss A. M. Eaton of Rockville was a Bolton visitor the first of the week. The Knapp place has been purchased by Rev. Harold Patterson of New York, STAFFORD Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Stafford Grange—Notes. Mrs. Clara E. Beard of Acworth, N. H., is a guest of friends. Stafford grange celebrated the th affhiversary ~Tuesday evenl in Grange hall. The grange has been growing steadily, now having 74 mem- bers. The history was given by G. D. 1de, and Rev. 1. F There were ¢ ding the following from out 60 present, in- out of Bristol, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley of Ve non, Mr. Brown and daughter and Mr. and Mrs, Pierson of Tolland, L. M Reed of Union and Miss Miner of East Haddam. N Martin Hunt is ill with pneumonia. Rev. 1. P: Booth was called to Mor- risville, Vt.,, last Monday to attend the funeral of a former parishioner. The Masonic social held last Friday evening was an-enjoyable affair and it was voted to hold another in the near future. MOUNT HOPE Neighbors Give Shower to Church Families—James Whitehouse Dislo- cates Shoulder. Charles S. Jacobsun of Cromwell was visiting friends in town last week while maxing a trip through the coun- Moore o weeks' vacation at scarlet fever in Several from shower gl ‘Walter Ch Both familles gifts. James Whiteh shoulder whlle house last sche usgeful lisioeated Mis | A an ice- | week GILEAD tt of Bridgeport is . Hitchcock i Wilson has returned | te Hartford . from spendiug: three | weeks witli her narenis. g | J. B. Lyman is employed in a garage in H soon. Mpys, Mary O, Gilbert spent Monday night in Taleottville with Mrs. -Anna Miss Emma B Visiting Mrs, O Mrs. Wychoff re; C, Parker Stearns of Andover is spending a few days at J. L..Way’s. Interesting tests in Germany have shewn that pens made of tantalum out- entien, Mrs, Jehn Jones of Bastford is car- wear these made of steel or gold. 8 8. and Play and Ou,prt L 3 Nets $50—Hoot Robins Feretell Spring. The W, B, 8, E. club gave an - tainment at *an hall evening of last week m attended. The W. music for the ovening. tertainment — The dramatic club has been in- vited to present the drame at Andover and Gnud\.’ ous Interests. Mrs. Theodore ‘A. Lyman and son Stewart of Plainville have been spend- ing a4 few days with Mrs. Lyman's parents, Mr. and Mrs, James A. Utley, on Columbia Green. ' Y Last Sunday the pulpit in this place was occupled by Mr. Beardsley of the Hartford Theologizal séminary. Miss Catherine Morgar. of Colches- ter was the guest of Miss Annie Palmer over Sunday. Bothare students at the Willimantic Normal school. The Woman's Missionary society met with Miss Amelia J. Fuller last Thurs- day afternoon. Library Books Sefected. The Saxton B. Littls froe Nhwaey committee met last Monday evening and completed their selection of books for the current year. The steady cold weather of the pagt six weeks has made heavy inroads in coalbing, woodpiles and haymows, be- sides freezing up pumps end water- pipes in Some instances. Several towns report h—v:: seen numbers of robins last week, on Wednesday of this week hoot owls were sounding their famillar call in the woods. ANDOVER. Surprise Parties Provide Pleasure for Young People—Grange Officers In- stalled. A surprise party was given Miss Eliza Banning by her high school classmates on her 16th birthday. Games were played, refreshments served, and Miss Banning recelved many good wishes and presents. A surprise party was given Miss Ruby Beebe Wednesday evening. An exceedingly enjoyable time is reported. Grange Instaliation. Officers of Andover grange, No. 76, were installed by Bro. Barron, assisted oy Mrs. Stetson and Mra. Beebe. Those installed were: Master, W. A. Smow; overseer, . J. Jewett; lecturer, Mrs. Clara Haffner; steward, L. E. Beebe; assistant, Percy Beebe; chaplain, Mrs. Marion Backus; treasurer, Mrs. Jane P. Stearns; secretary, Mra. A. M. Snow; gatekeeper, George W. Merritt; Ceres, Mrs. Sadie Mtller; Pomona, Miss Gray; Flora, Miss Stetson; lady assistant, Miss Frink. The programme consisted of solos by Mrs. Miller, Miss Jewett and Mr. Beebe; resses by Mr. Barron and Rev, Johi J. Lockett; recitatior. by Mrs. Hoffner; remar by Mr. Finley, Mr, Clark, Mr. Hutch- inson, Mr. Curtls and Mr. Yeomans: plano solo by Mias Jewett. Visitors were present from Wethersfield, Kil- lingly, Hebron, Columbia and Boiton. Supper was served in excellent style, after which dancing was enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. W, B. Sprague expect to start next week for a trip south for tho balance of the winter. The pastor, Rev. John J. Lockett, will preach at the Congregational church Sunday morning on The Faith of the Times; also at 7.30 p. m. HEBRON Telepnone Served as Fire Alarm— Library Whist Well Attended. Louis Phelps came near having a serfous fire recently when the family discovered the chimmey on fire. The fire was blazing into the room. By the use of the telephone they soon had help and the fire was under control. If they had not used the telephone they would probably have lost their house, as they are far from mnelghbors. The W. C. T. U. met at Mrs, Mary F. Frink's Thursday, the 8th. The Ladies’ Ald soclety gave a ten- cent supper in the church parlors on Wednesday evening. ‘Wilbur Hills and Mrs. Jared Tennant were the prize winners at the whist Monday evening. Owner Keeps Dark. One of the school children found & set of false testh on the sidewalk Tuesday morning. No one has claimed them vet. Mrs. Klsie Jones and Miss E. Cronin visited school on Monday, the 5th. Loren Lord has sclatica so that he Is not able to work. Mrs, L. M. Lord is gaining slowly, being able to get around the room on crutches. The library whist was well attended, there being 32 present. The Simmons brothers were callers in town Tuesday. GURLEYVILLE Sunday School’s Official Board— Fourth Quarterly Conference. At the annual meeting of the Sunday school board held at the parsonage last week Tuesday evening the following officers were elected: Superintendent, 0. H. Conant; assistant, F. C. Dun- ham: secretary and treasurer, Arthur Wood; assistant, Arlene Dunham; Ii- prarian, Mrs. Edith Wood; assistant. Miss Ethel Simonds; organist, Mrs. Jda Parker; assistant, Miss Ida Smith. Awards for Punctual Attendance. At the Sunday school last Sunday it was voted_to offer two awards, one for perfect aftendance and one for the nearest to perfect attendance. Quarterly Conference. District Superintendent Rev. J. H. Newland presided at the fourth quar- terly conference last Friday evening, the usual business being transacted. Personals. Mrs. E. L. Tucker of Lebanon was the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Diock, Tucsday and Wednes- day. Mrs. Dwight Beebe and son Leslie went to Georgetown Wednesday, Miss Teone Clarke of Willimantic accompa- nying them. STORRS. Annual Dinner of Alumni Asseciation —indoor Rifie Range for Military Department The Connecticut Agricultural Sociaty Alumni association held its annual midwinter dinner at Bond's in Haft- ford Tuesday evening. A large &nd enthusiastic crowd were present to enjoy the good thinge. . B. Barnard, |'08, was toastmaster Among the speakers were Senator J. W.' Alsop, President ¢'. L. Beach. 1. W. Butter- field of the Rural New Yorker, Prof. A. G. Gulley and Mr. Forbush, with music, singing and speaking. The df- ner Wig & AUCCESS, At Pomological Meetings. . Profa, G. Gulley, C. D. Jarvis, A, A, tford and experls 10 move there | T. Stevens, 8. P. Hollister, L. A, Clin- ton and a large nu: of students at- tended the meetings of the Pomological society Tuesday and ‘Wednesday: Indoor Rifle Range. An indoor rifie range for the mili- tary department has been constructed on the top floor of the main 3 The college gleg club gave an enter- tainment in the college hall Friday evening \