Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 9, 1912, Page 10

19 s L ‘ RCH 9, O 7 LETTERS FROM TWO STATES CENTRAL VILLAGE SOUTH WINDHAM, Farewell Gift for Overseer McCarthy— Mrs. Arthur Sweet Entertained Mis- Socisty—Personals. 1, Was a guest of Moosup friends over Sunday. r > Vo ¥ gational Ministers’ 3 2‘. ?hovwm church in Putnam onday. Dr. H. H. Converse and John Eth- ridge went to Boston Wednesday to attend the automoblile show. Miss Allen gave her pu- vils a treat to show her appreciation of the excellent work they had accom- plis] # Surprised on Birthday. Local Student in Contest for Nor- ik wich Academy Prize—Miss Arm- strong Goes to Bermuda. P Miss Beatrice Seguin, who teaches at Bradford Hill, has been ill the past week at the home of her parents, Mr. New London County NORTH FRANKLIN. Recent Guests in Local Homes—Vari- _ Robert Goodwin of Northfield, Conn., has been spending a few days with Mrs. Maurice Golden. E. W. Avery and Harry Avery at- tended the funeral of James Graham of Springfleld on Tuesday, ; lllam Backus has returned Misses Jean and Margaret Barr of Providence spent Sunday with their parents. Miss Marion Tuckerman was a re- cent guest of her aunt, Miss Laura wishes to give WARNING TO THE LADIES OF NOR- seen, gayly demonstrating their beautiful plumage and announcing the coming of fair weather. . sl | Miss, and Mrs. Isrmel Seguin. School has , Pansy Neff was given a sur-| " ap.g ous_ltems. Bakit, i WiEaeui, been tlosed ducing per ilness . | prise party on Saturday cvening, March prbtiotoig Lowell Salisbury of Providence spent M‘r,(‘u.;sdfi Mr:,rlzl’src;ae-(!laplette have| 24, at her home with Dr. and Mrs. H. from a short visit in Hartford. Miss Hazel Backus and Miss Dunleavy of Voluntown spent in_town. Bdward Fox Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Salisbury, Mrs. Alice Wilson spent days in Boston this week. Willlam P. Lillle was in Hartford for several days the past week. Miss Heemel Loomis of Greeneville was the gest Sunday of Mrs. Lucius H. Converse, it being the 26th anniver- sary of her birth. There were 26 of her young friends invited. Music and games were enjoyed. - She was presenis returned from Woonsocket, where tiiey attended the funeral of a relative. Mrs. Oliver Miller is entertaining her sister, from Cambridge, Mass. Sindes severa is critically ill with pneumonia. . Browning. : To Exchange Pulpi Joseph Jodotn, firemen at the Centraj | ©¢d a handsome silk umbrella. Sand-§ "a Tor g yrg Cling o e > Mrs. Estella Lathrop entertained on | gunday morning Rev. Mr. Bamford | Worsted company’s mill, has been ofr| Wiches, cake, ice cream and cocoa Were | .oni Gigitors with m.“’%,‘i‘:'él" / We ha n this welcome an- T“Mdl‘;u;‘l‘::"wul:‘d ;l{r;: :‘lfles.};T{Q of Plainfield will preach at the Meth- |duty on account of illness, served. Mrs. Arthur Sweet entertained the € Dave mfl’ '“Pon“ to this sons of v a . Lo of Lebanon road. b Mr. and Mrs. Brennan of Baltic spent Sunday with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, C. Mahoney Mrs. Heath of Three Rivers, Mass., has been the guest during o past week of her sou, Station Agent Clifford Heath. Mrs. J. D. Simpson is spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Simpson of Norwich, Miss Florence lLoomis of Lebanon spont Saturday with her grandivother, Mrs. Emma Warner. Holden E. Arnold of Willimantic was a recent guest of hig sister, Mrs. Reu- ben Manning. Charles White of Andover was a call- er at F. A. Rockwood's Sunday. ikt ASHWILLETT School Closed as Precaution Against Scarlet Fever. The homes of D. & Guile and A. A Morgan are placarded with scarlet fever cards, and the school is closed for two weeks owing to the children breaking out with a rash. The doc- tor frem North Stonington village is attending them, : Charles Culver, who has been seri- ously ill, is much better. The local young people attended the Linn dog show in Social hall at Glas- g0, Monday night. William Mvrgan, who was 11l at the bome of his parents, returned to his work near Westerly this week. Noves Bggleston of Rixtown was a here Tuesday afternoon. and Charles Ahlberg were HANOVER Guild Marks 85th Birthday of Mrs. Ab- bie Bennett and 89th of James Vick- ridge. Members of the Ladies’ Guild on Wednesday visited the homes of Mrs. Abble inett and James Vickridge to celebrate their birthday anniversaries. The former has attained 85 and the lat- ter §9 years. Fred Ladd is visiting his brother, George, at Enfield, N, H, who is in declining health. _ The cottage meeting this week was held with Mre. Dressing. LEFFINGWELL Mrs. Ella Beebe entertained the Sun shine band at a quilting bee Saturday. At noop all sat down to an appetizing uncheon o sandwiches, salads, pie, ake and cocoa Miss Ruth Palmer is spending sev- eral days at Mrs. John Brittian's on Dunham street M. O. Swan is drawing lumber for C. M. Geistharat A few of the ladies met with Mrs. Carrle Gardner Wednesday at a quilt- ing bee. PENDLETON HILL Miss ud Thempson spent Friday and Saturday with her sister, Mrs. James Brooks, at Jewett City. Mrs. Robert Milne of Boston is spending this week with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson. Clifford and Carl Eccleston are the euests of their aunt, Mrs. Homer Kin- ney. Miss Sadie school at dlstri Kinney 1is attending No, 6. CAMPBELL'S MILLS William J. Tanner is seriously Mre. m. Oscar Tanner and fanflly are visit- ine William J. Tanner. Mabel Phillips is confined to house by illness. James H. Dixon is moving his saw- mill from Rhode Island to the Jarvis lot. He will saw the lumber for the Barber brothers. Windham County BROOKLYN the Annual Roll Call at Baptist Church— Officers Chosen. Mr. and Mrs. James S. Palmer and Mrs. Howard C. Travis were the guests of Mr. and Mrs, James C, Palmer re- cently Harold Stone has leased the farm lately occupied by Samuel Bradford. Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Hatch returned home Monday, having spent the win- ter at Stratford. Sunday morning the mercury stood at 8 degrees above zero and Monday at 9 above. The Women’s club of Brcoklyn met Monday afternoon. Hostesses, the Misses Palmer. Papers were read as follows: On the Shores of Severn Sea, Mrs. Cummings; Richard Blackmore, written by Mrs, Marlor and read by \Mrs. I'rink; Amelia Bdwards, by Miss Hyde. Annual Roll Call. The Baptist church held its annual roll call Wednesday and about forty responded to their names. At noon all cat down to dinner and enjoved a so- cial time. At 2 o'clock the business meeting wa ed. Irving W, Chap- man was chosen trustee for three vears, Willlam B. Potter for one year, “T. D, Pond clerk, Irving W. Chapman treasurer, and William B. Potter col- lactor. The meeting was very har- monious and at its close the pastor gave a short talk on the words of Christ, “Where two or three are gath- ered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” W00DSTOCK odlst church in exchange with the pas- tor, Rev. Dr. Roberts. Mrs. Frank Deggett was in Oxford, Mass., Tuesday to visit Miss Jennie Williams. Mrs. Bradford W. Danielson and lit- tle daughter Rosamond are visiting relatives in Lawrence, Mass. Thursday Club Meets. The Thursd: club met this week with Mrs. Howard E. Main. Mrs. Henry Cray and Mrs. Olin Potter were the readers. Miss Lizzie Miller spent Sunday Rhode Island. Concert by Singing Class. A concert ig to be given by the mem- bers of the singing class conducted by Charles D. Geer of Norwich in the au- { ditorium of the Baptist church. After the concert the young people of the church will serve a salad supper in the vestry, followed by a short enter- talnment programme. Two Join Church, At the communion service Sunday morning of the M. E. church two per- sons united with the church, one on probation and one by letter, WEDDING. King—Thayer. Miss Florence Frances, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thayer, of Dor- chester, Mass., was united in marriage with Henry Sanderson King of Moosup at the home of the bride on Tuesday, March ith, in the presence of relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. King went to New York for a day or two and sailed from there Thursday on steamer Oceanic for two weeks' stay at Ber- muda. On their return they will make their home in Moosup. Withsthe Church Societies. The Woman's Home Missionary so- cjety held its annual meeting at the | home of Mrs. A. G. Denison Wednes- | dav. There was a very interesting programme. Refreshments were served and a socm)l time enjoyed. Tise meeting of the Junior league of the M. E. church is to be held in the vestry this (Saturday) afternoon. The Ladies' Aid soclety met in the M. E. church vestry Wednesday after- noon and tied two quilti in "STERLING. Party for Miss Gladys Baker on 13th hday. Miss Gladys Baker celebtated her 13th birthday March 5th by entertain- ing 18 {riends.. Games were played and during evening sandwiches, ice cream and:lemonade were . Miss Baker received many A delightful evening was enjoyed by all. Mrs. James W. Baker wus the guest of Mrs. Willlam Anthony recently. Mrs. Benjamin Douglas was called to Hope Valley on uccount of the il ness of her son’s wife, Mrs, Eli Bitgood. C. D. Chester, who has beer ill wi the grip, is able to get out and soon attend to his duties as engine the U. S. Finishing Co. Miss Alice Belknap is recovering from an attack of grip which hag kept her confined to the Louse for &ome time. Mrs. D. §. Kenyon of Oneco and Mrs, Charles Sandland of North Attle- boro, Mass., called on friends in this place last week. Miss Fdna Chester, who has bern employed at Iagleville, has returned to her home in this village. | PLAINFIELD M. M. Club Girls to Sing—Grange May Enlarge Hall. Mrs. Albert ley of Midway has been visiting Mrs. William Bradford. George Wright of Lawrénce, Mas: hag finished work for B. F. Smith returned to his home. Girls' Club to Sing. The M. M. club girls who sang at Central Village for the D, A. R. enter- tainment will ging at the English tea party in the church parlors. Mrs. John Dodge hag 150 Rhode Isi- and Red chicks purchased at Moosup Pond. Irving Hubbard of Providence spent Sunday with his family at H. B. Les- ter's, Miss Mary Tracy of Wauregan was a recent guest of her sister, Miss Eva Tracy. Several from here attended the play in Danielson Saturday and Tuesday. A good number was present at the grange meeting Tuesday evening. Blans for enlarging the hall are being discussed. Mr. and Mrs. Hart Goff of Canter- bury have been visiting Mrs. Warren Smith. " WILSONVILLE Death of Miss Sophia Stone at the Age of 76, Miss Sophia Stone, 76, died Tues- day at B, 8. Upham's, where she had made her home, She has lived with Mr, Upham all his life, as his moth- er (Miss Stone's sister) died when he was very voung. She will be missed not only by her nephews but by all the neighbore, as she was kind and generous and had a glad word for { everyone. The funeral was held Iri- at 11 o'ciock, with burial in the family lot. Rey. Harry St. John F1 mer of Webster, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated. Local Small Notes. rs. Thomas Paine, who has been able to be about the house. Lawrence Keegan has been moving his mill supplies from Uxbridge the past two weeks to this place, Albert Cooke and William Darling of Dudley, Mass, were local visitors Tuesday Gift for Overseer. Mr. McCarty of Elmville, overseer of the finishing room of the Central Wor- sted company’s mill, has resigned to The help in go to the Elmville mill. the room gave him a handsome watch- chain Friday evening. made the presentation. Edmund Trudeau of been spending a week with his aunt, Miss Mary Burke. He has just recov- ered from an iliness with pleurisy. At Norwich Prize Speaking. Charles* A. Byles was. in Norwich Friday evening to attend the Newton Perkins prize speaking contest. the contestants. Judge James Shea of Willimantic was a Friday visitor. The King’s Daughters met at their rooms Monday afternoon. William Garrett, formerly, a resident here, has returned from Voluntown, and is employed in James Garrett's blacksmith shop. A party of young people gave Homer Dean a real evening. Amos Peck of Rehobeth, Mass. has been visiting his brother-in-law, El- mer Ryder. . Walker is confined to his ¢ iliness. Rev. Frank Fuller of Norwich Town Xi“wd Postmaster C, A, Byles Mon- ay. Gone to Bermuda. Miss Josephine Armstrong, assistant at the High school, who has been ill at her home in Pawtucket several weeks, has gone to Bermuda for the benefit of her health. Mrs. Moses Ballou and daughter, Phyllis, of Uxbridge, Mass., spent Sun- day at Samuel Colline. Her little daughter, Ruth, who has been here since November, at the home of her grandparents, returned home with her. Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Tillinghast spent Monday in Boston. Station Agent Mortimer spent Sunday in Boston. Conductor and Mrs, Allan spent Sunday in Canterbury with Mrs. Moffitt's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams. John Merriss of Hamilton, R, 1., visited his cousins, Charles Barber and Mrs. Willlam Dean, Tuesday. Miss Lucy Broadhead was in Provi- dence Saturday Miss Alice Kendall has been visiting her cousin, Miss Helen Blake, Brooklyn. Misses Ruth and Pauline Mathewson entertained their Sunday school class- mates Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs, Chester Stafford 8 Stetson Burdick of ings are visiting local rela~ tives. They will move their goods here to make their home. Miss Rose Beaudry of East Green- wich Academy spent Sunday at her home. Frank Wood of Pittsfield, Mass., spent Sunday at his home. Frank H. inghast was in Nor- wich Sunday Mrs. Warren Hopkins has been as- sisting in the Central telephone office in Moosup. WINDHAM Miss Grace Bates Entertained Mission- ary Society—Personal Items. Miss Elizabeth Anderson returned on Wednesday from a visit; with Miss Dorothy Brown in Hampton. Miss Mary Baker and Miss Abbie Curran of New London are visiting Henry Bingham. ' Mr. and Mrs, Charles Larrabee were in_Hartford on Tuesday. H. C. Lathrop was a Hartford visi- tor on Wednesda; Miss Helen Knight of Willimantic spent Sunday with Miss Josephine Keeney, Miss Maud Stokes of Brooklyn, N. Y., is spending a week with her cous- in, Miss Anna Claassen at the Inn. Deacon George Potter is confined to the house, suffering from the effects of wound he recelved during the Mrs. Henry Harvey were itors in Windsor Locks and Hartford. The Women's Missionary society held a pleasant meeting ith Miss Grace Bates on Wednegday afternoon. Interesting letters were read from 1 braska and Tennessee while the ladies served. Tea and cake were served. Miss Julia Swift i{s recovering from a four weeks' {llness with the grip. H. S. Eaton has returned from Boston trip. There was a bad chimney fire at Charles Keeny's on Wednesday, but no serious results followed. , The mission study class of St. Paul's church met with Miss Josephine Bing- ham Wednesday evening. ~ CHAPLIN. Local Ladies’ Aid Society Mests With Warrenville Society. a Frederick Hansen has sold his two large farms. The Ladies' Aid society met Wed- nesday afternoon with Mrs. George W. Ide. It was one of the largest meet- ings of the soclety during the winter, Invited to Warrenville. e Chaplin Ladies’ Ald society was invited by the Warrenville soclety to meet with them Tuesday afternoon and evening at the home of Mrs. Orin Russ in Mount Hope. It was a large gath- ering. and all enjoyed the fine oyster supper and the good entertainment given in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Litchfleld have been visiting their daughter, Mrs. Lemuel Stoughton, and . family this week at Windsor. Mrs, E: Jessie Hunt is visiting at Dr. Orin R. Witter's in Hartford. 'WARRENVILLE Frank Martin Moosup has His son, Howarl Torrey Byles, was one of surprise visit Saturday Mofftt | in | Death of Andrew Jackson Trowbridge. The news of the death of Andrew Jackson Trowbridge on Friday, March 1st, surprised and grieved the peopie in this community. He resided just over the line on a farm in Pomfret, but was a frequent visitor to this village and was much respected. The funeral was held at his residence Wednesday af- ternoon, March 6th. Rev. J. B. King assisted by Rev. A H. He was buried in Abington cemetery. He leaves his wife, who has been an invalid for many years, two daughters, Mrs. Ina Nunn and Mrs. Altred West, three grandsons and a granddaughter. At West Woodstock Social. Mrs. Elisha Perry and two daughters, Bianche and Kate, Dana Keith, Clifford Bowen, Charles W. Clark, Bert and ‘Wendell Bosworth, Caro P. Latham, Miss Margaret Allen attended the so- cial given at ‘the Baptist church in West Woodstock Friday evening, March 1st. DAYVILLE Recent Visitors—People Who Have Been in Other Towns. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shippes of Put- | nam spent the week end with Mr. and | Mrs, F: J. Burnett. Miss Linsley Bates is spending the spring weeks with Mrs, A. E. Darling. Mr, and Mrs. William F. Shaw are socn to lccate in Worcester. | Willard Bennett spent the week end | with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Ben- neit. John Ryan spent Monday in Prov- idence. in Central Village this week. | end in Woonsocket, R. I ; Mr. and Mrs, J. B. Carver entertain- ed_their gon, Charles, on Sunday. James Blanchard has returned from Franklin and East ¢Greenwich. er having been confined to the house | for three weeks. | Leon Rlanchard has entered the em- ploy of the Assawauga company. To Entertain Aid Society. Mrs. Harry Brearley will entertain the Ladies' Aid society on Wednesday. Mrs. Harris was called to Westerly on Thursday owing to the death of her mother, Mrs. Bliven. Miss Annie Sullivan spent the week end with Mrs, George Monroe. i Miss Jennie Reddy is employed in | of Danielson. WESTMINSTER Rev. A. A, Smith Resigns, to Take Ef- fect This Month. New slate blackboards were placed in the schoolhouse last Saturday. Frank Linnell was reappointed sex- ton of the church at the annual meet- ing of the ecclesiastical society held March 1. : Rev. A. A. Smith read his resignation at the church service last Sunday ! morning, desiring that his present pas- torate may terminate the last Sunday in March. g A meeting of the church is called for Monday. Miss Lulu Robbins spent the week end with Mrs. Sybel Degrenier in Nor- wich, Miss Carrie Button has returned af- ter a visit of several days in Scotland. Temperance Addresses. 0. Ryther of Hartford, associate secret; of the Conmecticut Temper- ance union, is expected to speak at the church next Sunday morning in the absence of the pastor. Mr. Ryther will also deliver an address Sunday after- noon at 2.80 o'clock in the M. P. church at Canterbury Plains. Mrs. M. J. Rathbun and Miss Grace Rathbun were guests of friends in Nor- wich this week. Mrs. Gilbert Palmer and Mrs. Minnie Davis of the Kast parish were callers at Mre. Button’s Tuesday. Myron Al- len and Master Raymond were visitors the same da CANTERBURY. . | The Newlyweds have vacated the | house known as the Henry Smith place and have moved into the house known as the Alvin Loomis or William Carew house until they can find another ten- ement. | A, R. Parnham on Monday visited Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Thatcher at Central Village. There is to be a meeting of Canter- bury juvenile grange this (Saturday) afternoon at 3 o'clock. ‘Willis L. Bennett, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Bennett, has a yery sore hand from sticking a rusty mail in it when at play. Ray L. Moffitt and Jennie Lamphere were married Saturday, Feb. 18th, 1912, by the Rev. Frederick Bamford at Plainfield. Mr. and Mrs. Moffitt were in Mystic Tuesday on business. Whole flocks of robins, bluebirds and phoebes have been seen here by a number of people. Successful Play and Supper. The drama and chicken pie supper given in the Congregational church last Week Was a sucoess in every way. Mr. Keene, Mrs. Frink and James Town were especially g0od in their parts and all three had difficult parts to. play. KTTAWAUGAN ¢ Blackmar entertained over Miss Josephine Danielson of Danielson. Miss Clara Geer is visiting at Prov- idence. Charles Blackmar went to Boston on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pray went to Providence. this week to sse their Mrs, Edward Brennan was a visitor | takt recaution | "Miss Mary Malone spent the week| gprend of Mrs. William E. LaBelle is out, aft-| the office of a manufacturing concern | Ladies' Misslon society Wednesday afternoon, and a large number were present in spite of the stormy weather. Mrs. Hilda Groves of Voluntown spent Sunday with Miss Hazel Backus. BEdward Palmer and Mrs. Joseph Smith have been confined to the house the past week by illness. Harry Avery was a visitor in West- erly on Wednesday. 0 is suffering )fl'l. C. H. Russel, oy S with lead poisoning, 1 to St. Joseph's hospital on ;anud:y Willlam Webb has made a good start with his chickens this year, having 120 hatched and four incubators Mr. and Mrs, Alfred Card were vis- itors at the automobile show at Bos- ton, Friday. Emery Bishop, who was taken to St. .lroseph's hospital Jast week, is improv- ng. AMPTON Scotland C. E. Society Unites With Local Unien for Service. The C. E. society of Scotland met with Hampton society last Sunday evening. The local society was in- spired by the large number that came and the general participation by the visiting soclety. Marius Jewett is visiting friends in town. There ig another case of scarlet fev- er in town, little Josephine Congdon having the disease. A. E. Guild of Putnam visited'in town Thursday. Scheol Closed. Howard Valley school has been clos- ed, owing to the cases of scarlet fever in that section. The healtn officer is to prevent the spread of the disease. Greene Huling is in Westerly for a few days. His shop at Hyde Corner is closed during his absence. Miss Flizabeth Simpson is critically ill at the home of her father, J. F. Simpson. Dwight Phillips made a business trip to_Willimantic one day recently. Miss 8. Alice Sweet is spending a few days at the home of her parents in Scotland. THOMPSON Paul Auger Buyu-tho _Knun House— Old Folks’ Concert. The Misses Cranska are visiting their brother, Floyd Cranska of Moosup. Paul Auger has purchased the Kee- zan house, which he plans to occupy April 1st. He has also purchased an automobile. Miss Elizabeth Reiley of Central Vil- lage came last week to keep house for D. W. Burgess. Mrs, Grace Noves of the Manchaug Grammar school is enjoying . three weeks' vacation. Louis Converse and Claude Munyan were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Converse of Putnam Sunday. Miss Carrie King has been helping Mrs. C. L. Knight, who has been suf- fering from the grip. The Woman's Missionary society of the Congregational church met Wed- nesday afternoon with Mrs. F. E. Reed. Miss H. R. Lewls was leader and her topic was China. The Old Folks’' concert in the town hall by the Putnam Baptist Young People, under the direction of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Thurber, was well at- tended and very successful. A good many came {rom a dstance. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Senexet Grange Enjoys Social Session —Items of Local Interest. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Scranton have re- turned from New York, where they re- cently have been spending a. few days. The Ladies’ Aid soclety met last week Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. H. F. Wells. Supper and Entertainment. The ladies served a bean supper in the vestry of the church Friday even- ing, March 1st. An entertaining pro- gramme consisting of music, readings and recitations was given. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wright have re- turned from Los Angeles, where they have been spendin, e winter. The members of Senexet grange held a very Interesting meeting the evening of March 6th. The lecturer’s hour was open to a large number of friends. C, E. Pratt, supervisor of schools, and George Sampson, member of school board, gave interesting talks on the subject of education. "~ ONECO Egg 8xC3-2 Inches—Mrs. E. L. Kenyon Receives Commission. Mrs. Josiah Case found an egg $x §1-2 inches in her coop recently. Mrs. E. L. Kenyon received her commission as postmaster at Oneco Jast Monday, and it is signed by Post- master General Frank Hitcheoek. O. E. Kenyon was in Norwich Sat- urday. Miss Ada Nisbet improves very slow- 1y. Jennie Johnson of Thompson spent over last Sunday at the parsonage. She sang a solo in the Oneco church in the morning and sang a duet in the evening, which all enjoyed very much. Mrs. Thatcher and son, Raymond, were in Providence Monday. The baked bean supper was well pat- ronized, for all it was such a stormy night. The supper, which was all that could be atked for, cleared $21.58. WAUREGAN Twenty-seven New Spinning Frames nouncement, and we are making a fine display of LADIES’, MISSES’ and JUNIOR SPRING SUITS, SPRING COATS and CHIC DRESSES, in all the news est materials and exclusive models. Carr * We solicit an inspection of our beautiful Spring Gar- ments. Royal Gold Trading Stamps will be distributed free- ly Saturday to every person who makes a purchase in our store. The Ladies’ Specialty Co. 248 Main Street Fraoklin Square, Norwich, Cona. Tolland County ANDOVER. Fire Damages the McMurray House— Boy Breaks Right Wrist. Everett Frink has been engaged as traveling salesman with a Norwich firm. He commenced his dutles a week ago. A number attended the flag drill ex- ercises at the North Coventry school, the other evening. Mrs. Justin Holt was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs. Randall L. Jones. They, with Mr. Jones, spent Thursday in Hartford. 8aved McMurray House. Prompt and vigorous action on the part of Deacon Winthrop White, Mr. Cleaveland and others prevented the ‘McMurray home from being destroyed by fire Thursday. The fire, which had burned through the chimney, had a good hold of the laths when help ar- rived, and it was quickly subdued. Hyman Smith was the guest recent- ly of his brother, Willard Smith, and ™Mrs, Smith. Miss Post of Bolton made an en- joyable week end visit with her sister, Mrs. Talbot. Miss Myrtice Mathewson passed the week end at South Manchester at her cousin’s. Tidings from Florida. Ex-Senator and Mrs. Sprague and Mr, and Mrs. Charles S. Willlams, who are in St. Petersburg, Fla., for the winter, report excellent weather, with the thermometer from 65 to 80 de- grees, making one long for the “good old summer time” around here. Broke His Wrist. John Yeoman had {wo hones in his right wrist broken Wednesday even- ing. He slipped fom a hox in the Valley store. At the Congregational church the pastor, Rev. John J. Lockett, will preach at 10.45 a. m. Sunday on An Ingidlous Enemy, and at 7.30 p. m. on Swifter Than Light. Edward Mer- ritt leads the C. K. at 7 p. m. HEBRON Columhia Amateurs Please with Play —Death of Ephraim Wilcox Follows That of Wife. There was an _entertainment at the town hall, Friday, March 1, Columbia amateurs. The play, O Farm, was well presented. The ac- tors were Homer Isham, Paul Isham,’ Robert Cobb, Charles Marshall, Row- land Cobb, Mrs, Charles Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Squiers, Mrs. Au- gust Norland, Miss Hattie Bailey. N. . Lord is renovating and dec- orating the interior of his house. Mrs. J. N. Hewitt is out, after a long iliness. The auxiliary whist was held at Mary F, Frink's Monday evening. Dairymen’s Institute. The Connecticut Deirymen's asso- ciation met at Hebron Tuesday. There was a good attendance, mostly farm- ers and their families. A dinner was furnished !n the church dining hall for all who wished. Miss Sara T. Palmer was visiting schocls on the green. recently. Miss Bessie Porter was in Exeter over Sunday. 3 John Hewitt was im Norwich Fri- day. The C, E. service Sunday evening was led by Miss Christine Frink. C. J. Strand sang a sacred song and_the male quartette sang a selection. Both pisces were greatly enjoyed by the audience. Death Follows That of Wife. Ephraim Wileox died at his home on ‘Wednesday morning, March 6, from pneumonia. Mrs. Wilcox died four weeks ago from the same disease Services are held at the Episcopil church every Wednesday through Lent STAFFORDVILLE Reception and Welcoming Supper for the Mew Pastor and His Wife— Fifth Birtnday Celebrated. The new pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs, W. D. Hamilton of Bristol, ar- rived at the Methodist parsonage last afternoon | tended. The meeting was under the direction of Supervieor Garrison, the object was to show some of the work accomplished by the pupils in the school and to show by practical dem onstration some of the present meth. ods of teaching, and also to get par- ents ‘more interested in the school work of their children. The walls of the hall were hung with specimens of the puplls’ worth in arithmetic, map drawing, penmanship, etc, The work from each school occupled a sep- arate space. The work was excellent. The exercises commenced at 7.30, with pilano and cornet selection by Master Hubert Woodward and sis- ter; opening address by Mr. Garrison, fellowed by practical demonstrations in different branches by a class and teacher from each school. The sub- jects were geography, history, read- ing, anthmetic and penmanship, These exercises were interesting and held the close attention of the andience. After these exercises an address was made by Herbert O. Clough, su- pervisor of schools in the southern His address was and part of the state, practical, full of commonsense, was heartily appianded. ‘Willlam H. Bliss of this place, pervigor of schools in the northwe ern portion of the state, was present, and made a brief address. The audi- ence standing, closed the exercises by singing America. Thirty-eight Tons of Witch Hazel Cut. Thirty-eight toms of witch hazel have been cut on land of 8. B. West in the western part of the town, The Ladies’ Aid soclety held its an« nual meeting at the home of Mrs Mary B. Yecmans Th afternoon, Miss Ksther Owen of Hartford at- tended the Sunday morfing church service in this plaee. 8. B. West has been visiting rela- tives and friends in Providence re- cently. A number of townspeople attended the dairymen's institute et Hebron last Tuesday. Several fine catches of perch have been taken from the lake through the ice recently. The. ice ‘s mow about 20 inches thick. BOLTON i -<bolstan Mrs. Charles F, Sumner Entertains— Sudden Death of Charles Coleman— Grange Drama. Mre, Charles J. Sumner entertained at her home last week Thursday aft- ernoon: Mrs. Frank S. Loomls, Mrs. Cary D. Carpenter, Mrs. Walter E. Howe, Mrs, J. Wesson Phelps, Mrs, (. W. Burt, Mrs. J. Alton Loomis, Miss Adelia N. Loomis, RBertha Loomis, Maude White and BElizabeth H. White, At the close of the afternoon a col- lation was served. Sudden Death. Charies Celeman died suddenly at his home last week Friday. Mr. Cole- man was born in Bolton 66 years ago. He is survived by a wife, and one son, Frederick, The funeral was held on MHorcay afternoon with burlal in South Manchester. The grange programme for March 1 was furnished by the unmarried members in charge of the following cummittes, Miss Anne Post, Klizabeti Wkite, Julius Strong and Myron Lee, A ‘drama in two acts, Our = Awful Aunt, was presented. Those who took part were Misses Josephine Mathein, Maude White, Mary Sheridan, Julivs Strong, Walter Dewey, Myron Lee, Michael Daly, Joseph Hebenstreit and Keeney Hutchinson, 4 Anna B. Post was a recent tor ir New Britain. Mre, James Connors and Miss Ka- therine Doane have returned from New Jersey, where they have been visitiug their sigier. Mrse. Conmors wmade a short visit, but Miss Doane ‘fl:lT been in New Jersey since last Aleck White of Hebron h visiting at William C. White's, WILLINGTON — Miss Nellis Towns Burleson of Put- nam called on friends Saturday, on her ‘way home from Unien, where she is & successful tewcher, Her school closed the winter term ¥riday. Miss Nellie Tharall of Hartford has been at the Gardner home for a week been or_more, Oyster Supper at Congregational| Mrs. Samuel Adams was a Webster ey . | daughters, who are playing in Provi- i i i week Thursday. In the evening the | The imprcvements on o " Church—Notes. | | visitor one day the past week. Adams-Bennette Marriage at Baptist| dence this week. Being In'ttll_.d_‘m the Mill. men served a supper in the vestry and | residence are pi ihe m - 2y Parsonage. Mrs. Albert Reeves is entertaining| Miss Laura Maynard, cashier at the | an informal reception was held for the Geor!' V. 8mith lectured < Rilla Chiid was in Pomfret over Sun- EKON® bier niece, ‘Wauregan store, is 1l with grip. new-comers. dence Monday night. Mre, Smith ac- day, the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Her- Mrs. Poter Platt is very sick. Albrt Rollingon visited his sister,| Mrs Eugene Shoales, who has been Birthday Party. companied him on his trip there. bert Sharpe. Dayville Pastor ta Preach 3 O. Pearl Adams and Mies Bernice| Mrs. Emma Bennett, in Worcester,| i with tonsilitis, is somewhat im-| Twenty-seven little friends of Mas- | Miss Preston has returned from & Misg Genevieve Waters of the Hart- r to Preach at Line|p mennette, both of _Ashford, were| OveriSunday. proved. ter Herbert R. Bosworth celebrated | week In New York. ford High school was home over Sun- Meeting House. married at the local Baptist parson-| Grace E. Brown got badly scalded| * Mrs, 'Walter Hogan i in a Worcester | his fifth birthday March 2, Refresh- | Ii was Mre, Annie A, Preston, not day. %, S e age by Rev. B. C. Bugbee on Friday | on the arm and head with hot water| hospital for treatment. ments were served and a general good whose paper was read The Ladies' Missionary society met| Verett Gallup of Auburn, R. I, |evening, March 1. They are well| recently. A large number attended the theater | rime v Mis Rose O. Hall at the T A. ! with Miss Mary Perley Wednesday "’;‘"‘ Sunday at his home here. known young people and many friends at Danielson Tuesday evening, The Old | Mahlon H, West and A. Arthur West | meeling in Willimantic last week, afternoon. The subject of the meeting r. and Mrs. Charles Hopkins of | wish them a happy and prosperous fu- EAST WOODSTOCK Hornestead being the attraction. ‘The third and fourth have been spending a week with their $ Plainfield and Albert Gallup. of Hart- % was Alaska. e gl dg“dayar ture. Arthur Lasmar of Vermont is visit: conferred upon a large ‘brother, Frederick West, in Willlams- at Mrs. James J. Williamson s visiti: Mrs, Ellen Mathewson is very il | ing at Theodore Morisett's. Grerge evening. 'flu relatives In Hartford, "€| Mr. and Mrs. Frank Craine of Ster- | The Ladies' Aid society was pleas- | John E. Aldrich and Arthur G. Morse |~ he 27 new spinning frames for the | "srse lsgbelle Haton of Boston has | Carpenter nad ehu.lnu of the banquet Supt. Pratt held a teachers' meeting | Ln§ Were. callers at Hdgar Wilcox's | antly entertained at the home of Mrs. | Are serving as jurors in Putnam this| wauregan company are mearly all in- \siting her aunt, Mrs. H, M, [(hat followed. at the schoolhouse in District 1 Frigay | Sunday. Oren Russ in Mt. Hope, Tuesday aft-| Week. stalled, Saen vimting 4 o] afternoon. novie W sinestey after tupee oiurned | ernoon and evening. o o e o gt e Ve ries R Andrews of New London UNT = i me Wednesday after three months' y S, Bugbee W he Th ives at Kng] B orhoo “harle A uo ™ The men of the Congregational| y\>: E Those who attended the dance given | Ster last weelk. ¢ . ‘hcr i Paulkners bl ot fi:af- church gave thelr anmual oyster sup- |, M. &0d Mra. Oscar Tanner of Bos- |in Baker's hall Friday evening of last| . Several of the Academy pupils, also| Airs. Kverett Whitehouse is spending | So%/%% *4 Mr. snd Mrx, Gilbert Mathewson of on Friday evening. ton gpent Monday night with their | week report a fine tim | five from the local school, are home|a few days in Hartford. foxd Springs. SIIk of \ Plymoutn, | Rochester, N_ Y., wers called to the BerTon . " s mother, who 1 fli. i G {with the prevailing distemper. | Frank ‘Philiips spent BSunday in | Mi#8 Catherine k. »"“0" | home of J. M. Chureh o to the gy A D Miss ‘Abigel! Witter spent Sunday at i, | Wendell Witter and J. D. Sanger at- | Webster. : Mas, (8 home for a week's vacation. | J0ai " Cl SRR Gm- MOOSUP her home in Brooklyn. EASTFORD {tended the auto show in Boston on| 1. W. Hammond was at Manstfield et Mr. and Mrs. Btewart of el Ll B LB S iaricn and ¢ ¢ | Dapot Manday. COLUMBIA 5, Chrch ‘of Herttord, sincs Masoh s X sisters in Danielson. Surprise for Pansy Neff on Her . C. Aldrich and family of Pemfret . J. Pitzgerald and daughter Sadie ul since Meeting of Thursday Club—Singing| Rev, Mr. Revnolds of Dayville will | = g Center calied on local relatives Sun-|spent Sunday with relati when D. C. Hattin moved to Clark's Class Plans Congert—King.Thayer | preach fn fhe Line mesting house next | Dirthday—Death of Andrew J. Trow- | gay, o ves In Brook- | gyibit of Pupile’ Work at Education- unday. bridge. < Willam Thurber and. Riley Witter| " Mrs. R. E. Baker was In Abingten| &l Mesting—Much Witch Hazel Cut| “J M, Chureh was moved to BL Jos - To-sheramnent of the Tare s | e o IR vy : “Lake lce Still 2 Inches Thick. |sepive hospltal jast Bunday - \I:it‘o:‘l"tl:l,:; dl-dt;l:xl:v:: ‘s':;::l' l;n.ru ‘bakers have zerm’d A syndicats [ was commemorated at the Congrega- All of Berlin's sewage is pumped out \nndlyl T e LT e A meeting in Mmm of edu; mwu.: m&h hh“ unele, & Miss: Annie Brown of Oskiswm i y’.i.?‘r‘"g'f,':.f"n.‘.[fil’fih‘n‘f{i‘n,-"{.fl.‘{" all tln;;i }h\gc;lfl ::‘ul‘ lf::::g nrsa{pmx.. ;iv““ llalgl 10 d;”afiu farms which Joseph Dietehis was in Putnam re- ' tion, held at Yeoman's hall, Pri Albee of this place, and with his a 1 ; ongre- have u area 40,000 aeres. \ S ovowing of last Wosk, WAR el at-' Mre. Albert B, Clark of Aghimd, i I v { { 4 S