Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 17, 1912, Page 9

NEWS FROM HUNDRED LIVE CORRES EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Goiné and Coming—lncidenxb. AccideptalT e and Building in New London County NOTICE. Twenty-six letters from correspond- ents were destroyed by an accident af- ter the} were in type Friday, which will account for the non-appearfance of all missing.—~Correspondence Editor. LEBANON Srange Discusses Town Betterment— ! Social Affairs of the Week—Air Piant frem California. Thursday evening of last week Leb- @non grange held its meeting in Grange hall. The subject of the evening, The Buildtng Up and Improving of Leb- anon Grange During the Ensuing Year, was ably handled by several Patrons. Readings on pertinent subjects by Fred Abell, Miss Virginia Loomis and Karl Bishop were heard with appreciation. Leap Year Dance. Another successful Leap year dance was held in Grange hall Friday even- ing of last week. The dance was pre- ceded by a grand march. The ladies Three Counties. York this week to attend the funeral of a relative. Miss Nellie Lynch; of Bozrahville has returned home aftisr spending a few days with her sister,; Miss Mary Lynch. her mother, In Lebz mon. ‘Miss Rosie Burke ley were recent gu Norwich. \ Mrs. Mary Marra | and grandsons, Masters Eddie and H mprold Marra, spen Thursday with Mrs. . Marra’s aunt, Mrs. Lasthaus of Norwich Town. Charles Thompson and son, Master Herbert Thompson, s pent Sunday with the former's parents,{ Mr, and Mrs, Frank H. Thompson. Eugene Thompson, ' who for a few vears past has been f lreman at the lo- cal mills, has.left for Pawtucket, R. L, where he has secured . a place as fire- man. : James Beswick, wh p has been con- fined to his home by iglness, is able to be out. 1 Bessie V.'s Lati st Stunt. Bessie V., the colt <¥wned by Polish people living on a farna just above the village, was frightened tby a trolley car at the Hospital cornelt in Norwich a || few weeks ago and rarn | againgt a pole, i| throwing out the won pan who was driving, necessitating her removal to the hospital. Saturday 'the colt met an auto and attempted to jump a wall to wore white dresses trimmed with red hearts, the effect belng very pretty vith the softly shaded lights. During ion refreshments were serve bout fifty persons were present. le First Congregational church | r morning servvices were con- | d by Rev. Mr. Lawson of New | n. The Christian Endeavor ser- vice was led by Miss Geneva Stark, C. E. Social. The Christian Endeavor society of the First Congregational church held a successful social in the Sunday school room Tuesday evening. The room was prettily decorated, suggestive of St Valentine's da The mystery table was a great attraction. Home made candy sold. The proceeds amount- | ed to $16:63. The following programme | was rendered, after which cake and coffee sfere served: Plano solo, Miss} Geneva Stark; reading, Mrs. E. L. lo, Mrs.gF. N. Taylor; rec i ayton Williams drill, The ¢ Versus Sisters, Mrs. Katherine Miss Geneva Stark, Miss Nellie n, Miss Virginia Loomis, Miss Eva Miss Gladys Hewitt, Miss Rutn Pultz, Mrs. E. L. Tucker. $7.69 Missionary Donation, ] The Christian Endeavor society has £ent 37.69 to the Congregational Home Misgionary society, to be used in mis- sionary work among the immigrants. The lookout committes of the Chris- tian Endeavor socfety, Miss Hattie Robinson chairman, met with E. L. Tucker Wednesday évening. Mre, Arthur Robinson has been. en- tertafning her daughter, Mrd, * Edna Stark Backus, and her granddaughter, Miss Harriet Backus, of Waterbury. Mr. Holman of Hartford was a re- cent. guest of Miss Vera Willis. Rodney Hewitt of Brown university i= spending a few days with his par- ents. \Miss Mildred Larson of Stafford Springs is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Katherine Sweet. Japanese Air Plant. Mrs, Clarissa Standish has received a Japanese air plant from Callfornia. Although it arrived during the cold veather it was ftmharmed. This plant ie greatly admired by Mre. Standish's friends. Mrs. George Foster went to New london Saturday to’visit her pareats, who on Sunday reached thelr 58th wedding apnlversary. Local Notes. The Mission Circle met on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs, N. C. Barker. A #0od number. was in attendance. William Sherman of Middletown, R. 1., has been spending a few days with his aunt, Mrs, Phebie Irish, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson have moved their household goods to Kast Hampton, where they are to live fn the house with Mrs. Robinson's @anghter, Mrs. George Hovey. The Home Missionary society met Thursday with Miss Dutton, SOUTH LYME Desth of Mrs. William Stanton—Poer- senal Mention. Laskie Mathews of Lyme was visit- ing here Tuesday. Mrs, William Stanton whe has-been in poor health for some time passed go across lots, but was| stopped before she could get the vragon over the wall. Although the hor Be succeeded in getting over,there was “yery little dam- age done, NORTH STON! NGTON Rev. Joel S, Ives at Congregational Church—Tyron Farm . Bold to the Lo- cal Grange. Rev. Joel S. Ives of M lartford, secre- tary of the Congregatio tial Home Mis- ston society for Conneciticut, was the guest Saturday night (of Rev. F. M. Hollister. Sunday moiltning #poke in the Congregatilonal church. Miss Ethel L. Hull, /who has been attending boarding schiool in Norton, Mass,, is at home. Attended Norwich Meeting. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Y Vhite, Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Brown, J. 1i. York, George H. Stone and Mrs. B. [R, Park were among local attendance at the Pomona Grange meeting in Norw|ich Thursday. Dr. W. H. Knowles of , Baltimore, who has been in town a few: days, left for home Thursday afternaon, accompan- ied by his mother, Mrs., E. H. Knowles. Miss Elizabeth W. W hitman, a stu- dent In Brown universlty, spent Sun- day here with her auntj, Miss Dora T. , Maine, Sells Farm to {Grange. Postmaster George W, Pryon has sold his farm, at the north lend of the vil- lage, to the'local ‘grange.. Mr. and Mrs, Tryon will reside witly the mother of Mre. Tryon, Mrs. C. K. Hewitt. The Ladies’ society of ' the Third Bap- tist church met Tuesday with Mrs. George A, Thompson. NORTH FRA.NKLIN. Oliver Johnson Buys Wlowse in Colches- ter. Miss Fiorence Hoffinan has returned to Easthampton, Mag/s., after spending several weeks with Jier mother, Mrs. Jeanette Hoffman. ¥, H. Race has so {/ar recovered from the grip as to be ahlle to return to his work. Frank Murdock a/f South Windham was vigiting friendg in town recently. Mr. and Mrs, Fre(l Clark of Lebanon were callers at W, J. Cox's Wedhes- day. Mrs, Theodore Cyandall was a Willi- mantic visitor We(inesday. Oliver Johnnson has bought a house in Colchester and "will move there this spring. \ Frank Rockwool was in Boston en Tuesday. Mrs, Maud Manming and son, Arnold, are visiting the fgrmer’s mother, Mrs, Holden Arnold, of] Willimantic. Mr. and Mrs. (Dlney Chappell have returned, after syjending some time in Scotland. Miss Augusta JPember is in Lebanon at N. B. Royal's this week. GOSHEN Social at Home of B. F. York—Notes and Personals. There was a Christian Endeavor so- cial Friday evening at the home of B, away last Monday at her home. in this place. She leaves two sons, two daughters, three sisters and two broth- ers and several grandchildren to mourn her loss. Mrs. W, C. Slate and daughter Elizabeth aftended the funeral of Mrs. Slate’'s stepmother in Westerly recent- Iy James Slate was a New London vis- itor this week. Mrs. W. Sharp and daughter visited with Mrs, W. (., Slate one day this weelk, AMr. and Mrs. David Champion at- ended the funeral of their aunt, Mrs, Kllen Brewster of New London, re- cently. The singing class of Little Boston mel at the home Harry IHunt. Samuel Littfleld is at present stop- ping «ith his brother, Plerce Little- field. Farl Morthrup is vistting hie grand- father, N. L. Northrup of Hatchetts farm. rs. Bmma Watrous ie recovering | a mevere illness. CLARK’S FALLS of Wesley Chase Kimball— Body Placed in Vault, Funeral Wesley Chase Kimball was laid to rest in the Hopkinton vault Sunday morning. and Rev. B, P, Mathewson of- fered praver at.the house at 190 o'clock. Much sympathy has been expressed for the bereaved parents. The child was nearly four vears of age, and was a sturdy and beautiful boy. Casslus Collins has hired the farm where he lives for another vear. Mr, Collins and famlily are enterprising residents and thelir nelghdors are glad they are to remain here, E. P. Lewis {8 making improvements to the house R. D. Main has bought ot his father.” FITCHVILLE Eugene Thompson to | Werk in Paw- tucket—Colt’s Attempt to Cress Wall Hindered. Mise Anma O'Connell of Norwich Town, was a recent guest of the Missgs Julia A, Kipgberges is in New . York, Elm |Lawn farm, Mrs. Fannie Banks of Brooklyn, N. Y., was a_ gueist at.the home of Rey. and Mrs.\Marg is Burr Monday. Amongst the will game noted, par- tridges and ribbits are quite numer- ous, also sevela) flocks of quail were recently seen one flock numbering 16. Miss Susan Perkins of Massachu- setls led the C'hristian Endeavor meet- ing Sunday eyening. Mr. and Mrg. Nathaniel Manning of T.ebanon spent! Tuesday and Wednes- day with friengds here. W. T. Curry and daughter, Miss B G. Curry, weres In Norwich Wednesday evening. | Robert Sherman and brother, Wil- liam Sherman,lof Colchesten, were with friends here Thesday. TERFORD Death of Augustus Chappell—Andrew Somers Suffering from Effects of Fall. i Rolagd Barftett of the city was a caller in town, last Monda Mrs. Martha; Getchell is visiting with friends in Walterford. Augustus C]<£appe|l, who went to live with George 12esbe at the Logger Hill farm 40 years| ago, was buried at Jor- dan cemetery| Monday. Andrew Soimers of Graniteville s suffering frorh a dislocated shoulder and side, taufied by the overturning of a ladder on vrhich he was at work trimming an :dipple tree. Mr, and Mig. Allen Young of Mul- len Hill enterfained at dinner Mr. and Mrs, BEdward nslow of New IL.ondon and Mr, and Mre. Edward B. Young Spithead distfflot, last Wednesday. William ™ liams of Jordan wus a Buena Vista aller Wednesday. ET L SE et LAUREL GLEN it Henry Henyon visited over Sunday with ‘ris family in Canterbury. Everett ‘%‘ dsor spent Sunday at his home in "Plainfield. Clark Coom bezan school here Mon- day, taking the place of Maud Thomp- son. whose resignation took effect last Friday. + Bugene Chirgdon was a caller at H. P. Brown's, on Pendleton Hill, Tues- \ Mr. Ives | | Yoke. OLD MYSTIC College Men to Contest in W. C. T. U. Competition — Trolley Spur Proves Big Earner for Company and Con- venience to Patroné—Accessions to .Lihr-ry. A men’s oratorical contest is to be Miss Ethel Hillom ppent Sunday with | held this (Saturday) evening in the Methodist church, Mystic, under the d Miss May Fo- | auspices of the Old Mystic Woman' ts of friends in g Christian . Temperance unien. Six young men from four different colleges will deliver original orations for a prize of $10 in gold, in addition to the silver medal, which will be mounted on & handsome black silk watch fob, Fol- lowing is the programme: Organ vol- untary, Archibald Lambert; unison chorus, God is My Refuge, adapted from Rubinstein, mixed choir; invoca- tlon, Rev. Charles Thatcher Hatch; vocal solo, Miss Eldredge; oration, A Tribute to Frances Willard; oration, What Next? A Programme for Con- certed Prohibition Advance; vocal solo, Miss Purdy; oration, The Liquor Traf- fic; oration, Our Greatest Need; vocal duet, Miss Marchand,’ Miss Emma A. Willlams; oration, Some Economic As- pects of the Saloon; oration, The Sa- loon and the Slum; unison chorus, The Sword of the Lord and Gideon, mixed choir; recitation, William J. Andrews, winner of diamond medal at state W. C. T: U. in 1911; collection; vocal solo, ‘William Sutton; announcement of Wudges’ decision; postlude, Archibald Lambert. Trolley Spur a Big Success. The trolley to Old Mystic jis doing a g00d business and confirming the judg- ment of those who were willing to nelp build :t. Horace O. Williams has sold over a thousand dollars’ worth of ticket books and besides his sales are those of the Mystic stores that sell the books and all the local fares paid direct to the conductor. In its half- hourly secvice the management has given Old Mystic more than it prom- | ised, and in its patronage Old Mystic as Mven the management more than t ever expected. Honored Lincoln’s Memory. That Charles Q. Fldredge is home again was evidenced Lincoln's birth- | day by the show of flags at Riverview. His iaterest in and love for Lincoln has nsver grown cold since he march- ed with many other boys during Lin- coln’s campaign for presidency. Albert F. Crumb, now of Groton Bank, was at the head of the drum corps and his music made lively marehing. New Books for Library. The following books were added to the Baptist library Feb. 1st: England and the English, Price Collier; Literary Taste and How to Form It, Arnold Bennett; Fingerposts to Children’s | Reading, Walter Taylor Field; Down North in Labrador, Dr. Grenfell: The Lonely Lady of Grosvenor Square, Mrs. De La Pasture; Autoblography of Gipsey Smith. y News in General. The annual meeting of the Baptist Ladies' Ald society was held Wednes- day evening at the residence of Mrs. William D. Beckwith. The Baptist library committee ap- pointed for the ensuing year includes Chairm#n Mrs. Charles Q. Eldredge, Miss Lillie P. Chipman, Miss Clara Burnett, Miss Amy Eldredge, Oscar F. Crumb. Rev. Henry E. Andersom, pastor of the Baptist church, preached Sunday morning from the subject The Easy The subject of sermoa was Prepacing the Way. chapel at Center Groton at 6 p. m. and sSpoke from the subject The Source of Rest. Danas Taylor Gallup returned Sun- day to Harvard Law school after a brief visit to hLis mother, Mrs. Simeon Gallup. Miss G. Agalice Brown and brother, Carleton W. Brown, of Brookside, are visiting relatives at Princeton, N. J., having been summaned there by the critical illness of their cousin, Dr. Ar- thur MacDonald. J. Alpheus Schoonover returned on Lincoln day to New York after a visit to his paremts, Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover. Master Wilbur Smith, younger son of Mr. ani Mrs. Albany R. Smith, is very ill with pneumonia at e Methodist parsonage. Mrs. Herbert PRacon Hutehins of Lewiston, Me., who has been 11l with grip for the past ,week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace O. Williams, in ‘West Main street, is slowly recovering. Harold William Schoonover returned Lincoln day to Worcester, Mass,, acad- emy after a short recess spent at Elm- hurst. Mrs. William P. Spicer and children have returned to the home of Mrs. Spicer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert House, of Brooklyn, Conn. Harry Keeney, who has been con- fined to his home by an attack of grip, is able to assume “his' duties at the store of Albert A. Haley. MOHEGAN Friends Help Mrs. Annie Mathews Celebrate 90th Birthday — Supper Nets $15, Twenty-five fri g and neighbors called on Mrs. Anne Mathews Tuesday eveniog, it being her 90th birthday. There was vocal and instrumental mu- sic :-u‘l a magic lantern. Refreshments were Werved. Mrs, Mathews received many good wishes and presents. Mrs. Hattie Baker of Norwich called on friends in this place Sunday. Suppe: and Entertainment. ‘There was a large attendance at the supper and entertainment Tuesday evening. The affair netted the ladies $15, which will be added to their fund for the improvement of the new build- ing. Hildred Hamilton is ill with the grip. Dwight Cooke of Syracuse, N, Y., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cooke. Herbert Rush of Norwich was the guest of E. E. Fowler Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Myott called on. friends in,_this place Sunday, Anson Dolbeare of Boston is home for a few days. Emil Bausch of - Norwich ‘called on Mohegan friends Friday. UNCASVILLE Grange Entertainment —No’c. About $30 —S8urprise Party for Miss Craig— anltt City Pastor Accepts Call to Center Church. There was a large atiendance at the entertainment given by.Montville grange. About $30 was the financial result. Those taking part in the dra- ma Back to the Country Store were taken to Montville Center Friday night in Clyde M. Beebe's team and the play given in the hall there in connection with a supper given by the Congre- gational church. This was also Jarge- Iy attended. The proceeds were dftvids ed between the church and grange. Surprise Whist on Birthday. Tuesday evening Misses May Walsh, the evening | He | also held a preaching service In the ' Anna, Walsh, Eva St. Germain, Addie Moran, Ida Cushman, Helen Lenahan, Mary Lenahan, -Bridget Kelley, Addie Miller, Ruth Criag and Mrs. Morris Man met at the home of aliss Ma- bel Craig as a surprise on her birth- day. Three tables of which were play- ed, Miss Ida Cushman holding the highest score. A fancy apron was the award. Refreshments were served. “ The members of the Methodist church® are making preparations for a cantata for Easter Sunday evening. Mrs.” Albert,Fpx, although very ill, is slowly improving. Miss Josephine Hart, teacher in the ‘White Birch district, Salem, spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Hart. Mrs. Olin T. Boynton and daughter, Miss Robie Boynton, were week end guests at the home of Deacon and Mrs. Edwin 8. Henry. Mrs. Frank Miner ang daughter, Misg Henrietta Gridley, aMe spending this week with relatives in Boston. Harry Diamond has returned from New London after a few days’ visit with friends. Mrs. William Noble entertained the members of the Ladies’ Aid society of the Methodist church at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Dwight Kelsey of Montville Center is negotiating to purchase the. property of E. I. Browning in Palmertown. The Ladies Als society of the Bap- tist church was entertained at the par- sorags Wednesday afternoon. Lester and Norman Shaffer of Baltic were week end visitors at the home of their brother, Ralph Shaffer. Mr, and Mrs. Victor Johnson of Sa- lem nave beéen guests of relatives in town. Miss Winnie Bartlett, who has been absent from school, caused by illness, resumed her studies at the Free Acad- emy Monday. Unclaimed Letters. Unclaimed letters in the Montville postoffice are addressed to Miss Annie Cronegberry, Jerry Decanteans, Mrs. Mary Newton, Willlam Newton and 8. A. Reod has two. [} Accepts Call. Ths Montville Center Ccngregutionzl church has extended a call to Rev. C J. French of Jewett City, which has been accepted. Mr. French will soon move his family and household goods to the parsonage. Mrs. Albert Avery of Hilltop has been 2 recent gues: of her daughter, Mprs. Clarence Avery, of New: Londomn. Animal Fell Exhausted. A New London butcher purchased about 40 head of cattle at an auction in Willlmantic. In driving them to New London ope of the herd became exhausted while near Dr. Fox's resi- dence and fell in the road. The driver was unable to get the animal on its fect and finally secu the services of Edward Carter with his big wagon to carry the animal the rest of the way to New London. Nearby residents cov- ered the animal with blankets and made it ag comfortable as possible. Mrs. A. A, Kennerson is entertain- ing her daughter, Miss Minnie Stock- ley, of New York. / Charles Forsyth, while employed at the Thames Dye and Bleachipg compa- ny’s mill, hed ‘his foot badly scalded and has been laid up for several days. Mrs, Fregerick E. Comstock enter- tained the Good Cheer Sunshine socie- ty at her heme Thursday afternoon. . Leroy Crocker, who was taken some weeks ago to the Backus hospital for treatment, iz much improved. VOLUNTOWN. Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and. Mrs. Charles *Anderson—Burial of Samuel Cole—Mills Running Eve- nings {0 Fiill Orders. On Saturday, Feb. 10, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Anderson received the congrat- ulations . of a largecircle of relatives and friends, it being the 15th anniver- sary of their marriage| In celebration of the event a party of about 25 friends gathered at their home, where an en- joyable evening was passed, with mus- ic, etc, as entertainment. Refresh- ments were served during the evening. |, Many gifts of cutglass, china and oth- er articles were received by Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. Among those present from out of town were Miss Nina An- derson of North Grosvenordale, Miss Ethel Whitman of Willimantic, Elmer Hall of Glasgo, Miss Marion Briggs of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gardner of Griswold, Many friends and relatives ! were prevented from being present on account of the severe cold, but sent gifts and congratulations. — - « High Scores at Whist. The Home Whist club met Monday | evening with A, L. Briggs. Following were the winners: First lady's, Mrs. Annie B, Andrews; second, Miss Ber- tha Lewis; first gentleman’s, Ovela Russi; second, J. N. Lewis. Richards’ orchestra of:this place fur- nished music for the entertainment and dance at Glasgo last Saturday eve- ning, Mr. Richards rendering cornet and - violin solos which were weil re- ceived. Miss Ethel Popple filled an_engage- ment as pianist at Pachaug Saturday everning. Albert Dawley scld out his black- smith shop last week to men from Sterling, who took charge Monday morning. Mr. Garret, who has worked for Mr. Dawley since he took the shop, is to Jeave town. Burial of Samuel Cole. The body of Samue] Cole, for many vears resident of this town, was brought here from Canada on Thurs- day afternoon and laid to rest in the family lot at Robbins cemetery. On arrival of the body here funeral ser- vices were held at the Baptist church, the Rev. Mr, Quayle officiating. Former acquaintanges acted as bearers. Miss Marion Briggs of Boston was a recent guest at the home of her par. ents, Mr. and. Mrs. George 7. Briggs. Miss Nina Anderson of North Gros- venordale spent several days this week at the home of her brother, Charles Anderson. Mills Running Evenings. Nos. 2, 3 and 4 mills of the Briggs Manufacturing company are running evenings to keep up with orders. The severe cold wave that has hung over this section for the past forty days, seems to have been broken at| last, as there was a snow storm Friday morning. ~ Mrs. John Herbert of Webster, Mass., is visiting relatives in town. FRANKLIN Church Services Held in Town Hall— Lebanon Man Buys Oliver Johnson Place.. -~ - t ; Miss Hazel B. Swifi ofy Willimantic was calling on local relatives Tuesday. ~Rev. J..C. Young was a2 Willimantic yisttor Saturday. = . Edward Bates is at the Backus hos- rital, where he recently underwent an operation and is resting comfortably. Mrs. Hermon A. Gager was in Willi- mantic Wednesday. * Prank I. Date was in Norwich Sun- day, calling on Edward Bates, who is in the Backus hospital. . ‘Services in Town Hall. severe cold on Sunday ' to hold services im 7 b Owi g the church, they were held in the town’ Miss Gertrude Manning and Miss Mary Manning of South Windham were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Manning. . £ . Mrs, Frank I Date was in Williman- tic Wednesday. Address on Missions. . The Home Missionary society met with Mrs. William Smith on Thursday afternoon, with a large attendance. In the afternoon the devotional ex were led by the president, Mrs. George Averyha.nd Rev, J. C. Young gave a| talk oh Home Mission Work. Mrs, L. A. Robinson sang a solo, which was highly appreclated. Mrs. Clifford H. Robinson and som, Arad, were in Willimantic Fridey. S. N. Hyde was a recent Norwich visitor. Albert Ward of Lebanon has pur- chased the Oliver Johnson place, Where he expects t6 move his family soon, NORTH LYME Valentine Social at Home of Mrs. Wil- liam 8isson—Notes. Harry Rawson of the U. S. N., who has been stationed at Newport, R. I, the past few months, is home on a fur- lough and has been visiting friends here the past week. Valentine Social. The valentine social held - at the home of Mrs. William Sisson'last T'ri- day evening was a great success. Af- ter a short programme, lunch was served, after which there was much merriment over a postoffice which held valentine cards for all present. The rooms were very prettily dedorated with hearts and caplds. M. ji Stark was in Moodus last Sat- urday to attend the meeting of the beerd of relief. Miss Emily Stark visited Mrs. Wal- ter Gillette in East Haddam Satur- day PENDLETON HILL Miss Rilla Chapmen has been speud- ing a few days in Ashaway, the guest of Mrs. Stephen Saunders. Rrussell Ahern is spending this week with hig grandmother, Mrs. Amos Palmer s Maicolm Thempson and sister Maud were business callers in Westerly on Monday. 3 Miner spent Sunday with ter, Mrs. Birdsey G. Palmer. jeorge F. Gilmore is having scme improvements made at his summer home. Biwood Miner is doing the work. 3 Mrs. Sheffield Dovglass: is convalesc- ing. Her mother, Mrs. Brown, who has been caring for her, has returned home. e HANOVER Mr. and Mrs. Dell Adams are.vlsn- ing friends here. G The cottage meeting this week ‘was held, with Mr. and Mrs. Tanner. The Ladieg’ Guild plan a Washington birthday social. = g Bhe young folks of’ the village were engentained at the parsonage Friday evening. Windham County SOUTH V\fl_NPHAM. 'V:I,ntine Party for Sunday School . . Class. Miss Julia Hill of Middletown spent Sunday with Mrs. Mabel Clinton. Mrs. Richatd Lewis is recovering from an attack of appendicitis. Charles Huntington was in Hartford Morday. Valentine Party. Mrs, F.'E. Peckham entertained the members of her Sunday school class at a Valentine party, Wednesday eve- ning. Hearts were the predominat- ing feature of the evening. The fol- lowing voung ladies were present: Miss Euretta Hoxey, Miss Rena Mur- dock, Miss Ina Adams, Miss Lena Holt, Miss Mary Manning, Miss Fran- ces Kiess, Miss Mabel Clinton, Miss Freda Kirchner. A number from here attended the concert of the choral union in Willl- mantic Tuesday evening. Miss Hattie Philllps of Packerville spent Wednesday with Mrs. W. C. Card. Mrs. Napoleon LeClare served a %hicken supper to a party made up of the clerks from Fullerton's of Wil- limantic, Mrs, Frank Gifford was a visiter In Norwich on Wednesday. Water Pipes Frozen, Cortinued cold is causing incon- venlenée to householders, as many of | the water pipes are frozen and must ren:ain so until the ground thaws in tne spring. ‘ CANTERBURY. Martin Bushnell, Former Norwich- Harover Stage Driver, Does Not Mind the Cold. The 8. N. E. Telephone Co. has men in town putting up a new farmers’ line, The men are living in F. L. Bennett's tenement house while work- ing here. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Davis and Iit- tle child of Jewett Cily werse visitors Thursday at Mrs. Davis' uncle's, Gli- bert Palmer's. Mrs, Davis is a former Canterbury girl, Last Saturd. was the coldest day here in many years. i Drove Norwich-Hanover Stage. Martin Bushnell can stand the cold weather betier than any ome in town. | He went all the way to Moosup last Saturday. He is an old soldier and has seen many hardships and much cold and stormy weather, as he drove the stage and mail team from Hano- ver to Norwich for many years, He can stand more now than many a young man. The entertainment by the Ladies of the G. A. R, st Central Village, held in the Town hall here Mopday night was well attended and was & success in every way. M. L. Robbing was on hand with his entertaining phono- aph. The rural drivers have had a tough winter. WOODSTOCK VALLEY Surprise Party for Mr. and Mrs. Alien W. Kenyon on Crystal Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Kenyon were sgreeably surprised Saturday evening by a party of young people, on the date of their crystal wedding. Mr, and Mrs. Kenyon were presented a beautiful cut glass bonbon dish. Cof- fee, cake and olives were served. Miss Hazel Keach, employed in Ox- ford, Mass., spent Sunday at her home. The ,funeral of Mrs. Lyon was held from her home on. Mm.y at 1 p. m. Rev. A, H, Withey of Eastferd - officiated. Mr, and Mrs, George Darling have been spending several days in Phoe- nixville. Harold Barrett spent Sunday with his mather. SOUTH CANTERBURY Charles H. Newton of Naw London was the guest of Levi N. Clark last Sunday. > N\ g Charles Crane moved his steam saw. mill"to Windham this week. ‘Miss Nellie Carpenter of Lisbon called on Bertha Clark last wesk. s Practical Addresses at Farme tute—Methodist Sooiety B sonage Mortgage. A farmers’ institute was chapel Wednesday, thie auspices of the Men's Congregational church, - Th was well filled. The the club was Leander Snow, D. Tatem, Willlam 8, Warr 3 programme: Ay Address of welcome, . Rev. . King; response, by Leonard FL. of the advisory hoard, Nor stock. Mr. Healy was man. Address- by J. H. Wl Litchfield. His subjoct was B & inrme dairy cow; ummw with ;nllk records.” He ls not a . e ice, but an expert. ‘An appetisi dinner wes furnished to afl presént by the ladies, In the afternoon:a’p solo was given by Mrs. Fred” of West Woodstock, d. address by Prof. L. A. caf- Connecticut agricultural bfl:fi @ production of corn from a standpoint.”” Address by E. H.' of Pomfret Center, “Pruning and ing the old apple.orchard to. profitable crops.” Rev. J. 8. of the Baptist church, North A& recited a poem, entitied My Y Cow, Remarks were made by S B. Buell. He distributed a . qusftity of luscious apples, which were grow on his place. A number wéfe. pre from Woodstock and Ashford,’ o Burned the Mortg P The Methodist society hak ‘remeved the mortgage from the .parsonage. The society gave a freé Supper.” on Friday eyvening at the rooms in. the ‘Methodist -church and burned / the mortgage. g PR LAY General News. ' i Miss Florence S. Warren is-visiting friends in New' York. . She will visit In_Newstiaven before returning Mrs, Leon Walker of New pent the week end and ovér dry vith Dr. and Mrs. H, H. Convérme. Dr. Converse accompanied -Her; “to Willimantic on Monday and | staved over night there to attend his ‘club. Charles 'W. Kenyon of ~Scotland :;nad-,- A business trip here on Tues- ay. Y Zero weather has prevailed here for the past week. s Deacon Newton Lawsen of .Unfon died the first of the week after hay- ing two shocks. He was' over 30 vears of age, WESTMINSTER Patriotic Enttr(linmor;!—flgw Yeork Man Inspects Property with a View to Purchase. The enteriainment, held in.the tewn nall Monday evening under ths aus- pices of the women of tha'G. A."R. and Luev Webb Hayves Reobgkah elrele of Central Village, assisted Dy comrades of Canterbury ! families was well aitended.’ €omrade Miner Robbins furnished muwie on the sraphophone, which waw': much enjoyed. TR Rev. A. A, Smith spent Thwrséay evening of last week in Scotiand and assisted in the prayer meeting The attendance church’ The pastor held a meeti 3 Head schoolhouse Wednesdey eove ning. The prayer mepting Friffay eve- ning was, omitted thig week. ' . Misg. Tulu Bb'?blnx‘ spent: the. week t in Moosup. jrbnr S rles Dewing was —im, Danielson Surfday. PR i i Tdward Baker speht Friday in Danielson. Y B i " A gentleman from fiw York siate has been in this plack recently with a. Vi to purchasing " real estate im the victnity. i W " WAUREGAN | Hose Cumpany‘at for ehlnfifi.'iy.- Woodstock Clergyman té Pressh at Congregational Churéh. - The Atwood Hose company was call- ed out Thursday morning for a fire at 16 North Chestnut street. The damage was slight; cause, defective flua Another bean supper was' givem on Wednesday evening in Wauregan .hall by the Ladies' Benevolent soclety, It is said to have been sucoessful’. n- clally, At Valentine Secial A number of young people attended a valentine social given by the - fleld High school at Central Wednesday evening. ; Rev. Mr. Waters of Woodstoek will occupy the pulpit at the '‘Com - tional church tomorrow (Sunday). Mrs. Samuel Tralnor of Boston was a guest of rélatives here this week. ' About a dozen from Wauregan were in attendance at & devetional held by the 8. of V. at Central V1 Lincoln’s birthday. Jay M. Shepard of Willimantic call- ed on friends here Wednesddy. 5 Arthur Mott continues in about the same condition, being as yet unable to leave hig bed. 4 Mrs. Walter Dudley of Woo ot was a guest of Teiatives hers “thiw week. e A EAST WOODSTOCK Sunday School Class Enjeys Sechwi— Reading Club Meets. Migs Neilie Pratt left Fridey to visit friends in H Mr, and Mrs. B. L. Spencer amd daughter Marion were gussts of Wor- cester relatives severas daym lest week. Social for Sunday Scheo| Clasess. The Sunday school claases of Mirs. T. A, Turner, Mrs. C. C. Giiderwicers and Miss Carrie Lewis held a ‘mociel in the chapel Sature aftern: The mothers accompanie the' ¢l ‘K‘.fl,- About 35 braved the cold and ell en- joyed a =ocial time 4 by Mims Pratt, assistant superinter t, Dwin- ty refreshments were . ' Missienary Mosting. The missionary meeting w the home of Mrs. A. M. Glldsreiee: Wednesday afternoom, Mra. Hammon: having the programme in charge. Sk was assisted by Mrs J. M.~ 1 About twenty-five ladien were '3 Bandwiches, cake and tea were serv- ed by the hostess. - The Reading club met M aft ernoon with Mrs. N. T. e ) A. G. Morse and family have beam entertaining Mr, Reed of Boston. ~ ONECO By Unanimous Vote Methodist Socisty Invites Paster to Return. i Mre, 8. A. Waite visited in Prowi- dence this week. Miss Jennie Greene spent Thursday with her father, Albert Greene. ~ ° ‘The fourth quarterly - conference was held in the Methodist church en Wi evening. The vole was unanimous for Rev. Mr, Thatcher to return for another year, Mrs. Warren Fenner has been. il with grip. Lo Mrs. Frank Hasard was in Moosup !Momhr over last Sunday. Sev e £ & William Burdick and son Frank were in Providence Prussia is 2 very it hag a forest wiich acres. 4