Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 23, 1912, Page 10

NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, MARC LETTERS FROM TWO STATES New London County FRANKLIN nary Meeting Wi Mrs. Fred Race—Various Items. Mr. and Mrs. Albion Rowe of Put- nam were weelk end guests ¢f Mr. and Mrs. George 1. Ladd. Mrs. Abbie Speeler, Miss Liilie John- con and Miss Lucy Hyde of Norwich were recent callers at Mrs. Antoinette Hastings' and Miss Lydia Johmson's. Miss Anna Pearce has returned to her home in Worcester, after being the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Young. Mr. and Mrs. Hermon A. Gager en- tertained @ Sunday Mr. and Mrs, Ar- thur R. Kegthles of Noriwich. Mrs. Al Babeock of Providence and Mrs. ver Johnson of Norwich were guests of Mrs, Antoinette Hast- ings on Tuesday. . Harry A. Beadle of Pomfret was calling on friende hero Tuesday. Mrs. Samuel N, Hyde has returned affer vieiting friends Middleboro and Oneco. Miss Ella Smith is spending a few days in Pomfret, the guest of Miss Tillen Leonard and Rev. Harry A. Bea- dle. Deacon William Smith was in South Windham on Tuesday. Miss E. J. Ayres has been the guest of her daughter in Washington, D, C. Mrs. Josie Parker of Plain Hill was the guest of local relatives on Wed. ‘words in Providence, Mr. and Mre. Louls Smith are the week end guests of Miss Ellen D. Leonard and Rev. Harry Beadle. Miss Mary Bagley of New lvm; is st of Mrs. John DBrassil. g s Eastland of Pitchville has moved into the Gilbert cottage, as care- taker. . Gllbert Lamb of New' York and Mrs. Fred Parker of New lLondon were at their summer home on Sunday. Miss Anna Engstrom lLas returned to her school, after being ill with the v B 3. Ayres has been spending a few days in Washington, D. C. Missionary Meeting. The Home Missionary _society met with Mre. Fred Race on Thursday. In gpite of the bad traveling there was a large attendance and the usual line ot work was taken up. LEFFINGWELL Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Beebe Entertain at St. Patrick Sociag—Notes and Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Champlin, who have been staying at the home of J. Charles Leflingwell several weeks, have returned to their home in Norwich. Mrs. Merton, O. Swan and the Misses Mild: and Frances Swan were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pushnell of the Old Canterbury turn- pike. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Beebe enter- tained over 40 friends and neighbors at their home Monday evening at a $§t. Patrick dance. Fine music was furnished by the Leffingwell orchestra, which consists of Austin Rathbun, pi- anist; Sllas Lefingwell and Charles Rathbun, violinists. The violinists were assisted by Mr. Adams of Nor- wich. George Lefingwell and Elliott Dolbeare prompted. Several were present from Norwich. Late in the evening refreshments of cake and cof- tee were served. The merry party de- parted declaring Mr. and Mrs. Beebe tdeal entertainers. Harry Palmer, who has been work- ing at Haddam, returned to his home Monday. Mrs. Robert Champlin of Norwich spent Tuesday at the home of her fa- er, J. Charles Leflingwell Mlss Hazel Calkins was the guest of relatives in Norwich Monday. Mrs. J. G. Ward spent one day last week with her daughter, Mrs. Henry Wileox, and children at Jewett City. Mrs. Mary Gray of New London has been the guest of her son and wife, Mr. and Mrs, Bdward Staubly, the past week. Alber by {liness. Ross i& confined to his home The Purdick brothers are working on the road, repairing the damage done by the Re Frank Chamberlain Eo to P Monday to attend the New England Southern Confer- ence. R. H. Young has captured three woodchucl alread Rev. # Mrs. Chamberlaip were en- tertained the home of P. J. Gustaf- son on Thursday GARDNER LAKE Ear! and Harris Morgan of Niantie visited local relatives recentl) Mr. J. A. Gardner and M Elize Champlin called on relatives and friemds in Norwich Tuesday Mr. Emil Worms and Mr. Freeman of Stamford, Conn., were local visitors Wednesday Miss Grace Lathrop and friends of Nortvich ,called on Jocal relatives Sunday Windham County WINDHAM Former Rector, Rev. Harry Macbeth, in Lecal Pulpit—Notes of Local In- torest. Foly communion was observed at St. Paul's church on Wednesday morn.- ng, the celebrant being Rev. Henry Macbeth of Bethel, a former rector of this parish. Mrs. Andrew Metzger has been visit- ne_in Norwich B this week ton of Winthrop, m Tuesday his mother, enton, and aunt, Miss Chauncey Mass, visited Mrs. J. C. Mary Perkins, Miss Julia Swift Mre, C. R. 1tley of Willimantic for a change after an attack of grip. Kingsley Brown was a guest at Ash- lev Anderson's on Monday Mra. Horaca Haton lef! for a few dave' visit in Worcester, Andrew 'Metzger entertained his nlecos from Norwich on Monday. Miss E. J. Kenyon has returned from visit in Hartford. Milss Abble Curran attended a St. Patrick’s day dance in New London Monday evening. Rev. H. C. Grimes will preach Sun- day on The Enduring Christian. The leader of the C. E. meeting will be George, Cook. Topic, The saloon and its allles H 3 is the guest of n Thursday DAYVILLE Officers of Baseball Team—Successful | Oneco. been formed for its officers: reig cf the Assa- A n Dayville, hav! President, N. L, waga company; vice president, George| r and Mrs. F WAmunds of the trolley line; secretary and Treasurer, Oswaid Street of the French Cable line; directors, D, W, “Ggewell, Willlam Gillooly and Moses | mps, Berthiaume, Jr. Misg Ruth Benneit is visiting Mise | Quadic Sunday. Florence Rollison of North Adams, a8s. Willsrd Bennett spent the week end . tome of Mrs. W. I, Bidwell—after- noon tea being served by Mrs. Rus- sell and Mrs. Barnes. Mrs, LaBelle and Miss Myrtice Blanchard were at the cake table. Move to Worcester. Mr. and Mrs. W. ¥. Shaw left Fri- day morning for their home in Wor- cester. They will be greatly missed in the villags Miss Vinnle Shaw will make her home with Mrs, Will- lam Barton. ‘Mrs. Hosea Green and son Russell were with Brocklyn friends last week. Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Miller are visiting in Providerce. Marshail Bennett is at his home on High street and is recovering from an_ accident at the sawmill Mr and Mrs, W. F. Bidwell were at L. Woodard's Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Edward Brennan spent the week end in’ Central Village. Paul Darrow is in Fali River, Mass, for the weak. Mrs, Frank Hammett of Boston was entertained by Mrs. Field and Miss Myrtice Blanchard this week. rank Jones will move into the house vacated by W, F. Shaw. Death of Lawrence Kelley. William P. Kelley and family have the syrapathy of friends in the death of their little grandson, Lawrence KKel- ley of Washington, D. C. Miss Maude Street spent the week end in Providence, CLARK'S CORNERS Allen Jewett Gives up Business and | Retires to Cottage—Personal Men- | tion. | Allen Jewett moved his household goods to lL's cottage Saturday and is now located with his family at Mo- ¢ena. Mr. Jewett has engaged in business for many years, and he retires with the good will and best wishes of hisg friends for many years of happy life at his cottage. He finished his station duties on Thurs- day last and was succeeded by Wa Shippee of Putnam. On Wednesday Don C. IIattin openec business, having bought the store a '!ormm' Lome of Mr. Jeweit, Mr, 4nd Mrs, Gecrgs H. Ryder of | New York are occupying a suite of Oilver farm. Pee will soon move his | fumily from Putnam to Elmer C. Jew- ett’s cottage Mrs. Mathewson of Fishkill, N. Y., is a guest at W. C. Oliver's, To Teach in Willimantic. Philip Palmer of Springficld, Mass, visited his grardparents, Tues- day night. Mr. Palmer will soon lo- cato fn Willimantic, as he is to take charge of the commercial department fn Windham high school. Charles Oliver of the Connecticut agricultural college is at home for a short vacatlon. The teacher and here have Leen b tion, Miss Pansy Neff of Tasiford is vis- iting her mother Lere THOMPSON Grange Hears Historical Sketches—St Patrick’s Day Supper. pils of the school g a week's vaca- Miss Dorothy Beebe is spending week fn New York. Harry Whittemore iam Mahoney of Boston. visiting Will- 1., is enjoying two wee absence preceding the Easter Town 8chools close next we Spring vacation. Grange Meeting. There was a large Grange mecting Tuesday night. Sketches of the his- Knight over Sunday. Carrie King has gone to Wil- sonville to stay until April Ist. Men Serve Supper. The men gave a St. Pat Day supper in the Vernon Stiles hotel Sat- | urday night. There were birthday parties at the homes of Edith Smith and Violet Geiss- ler Saturday night. _ Workmen from Putnam are renova ing the vestry, ladies’ parlor and hall | in the Congregational church For | this reason evening services have been | discontinued this week, STERLING. Ladies’Aid Society Social—Gifts h!‘ Rev. and Mrs. Thomas. ‘Walter J. Lobdell {s visiting Mr. and Mrs. Irving Anderson, Ada Gry man Is the guest of Mrs. John Knox. Cn Saturdzy evening, March 16, the Ladies' Ald society of the M. church gave a social and entertain- ment in Lincoln’s hall. A pleasing pro- given. The president of Charles Chesfer, present- Thomas, in behalf of the La- @ society, a silk dreas, Rev Mr. Thatcher then presented Rev. Mr Thomas a beautiful gold watch which was a gift from the pastor's many friends. in Sterling. The class of boys which Mr. Thomas has taught in Sun- day school gave him a watch fob. Mr. Thomas responded feelingly and ex- pressec his great appreciation for the gifts—both to Mrs. Thomas and him- self. Rev, and Mr{ Thomas pect to leave here on Monday, March 25, for Adair, lowa, where Mr. Thom- as is to preach. Miss Moore W, Vaughn. died s the guest of Mrs. W Sermon by Rev. Mr. Quayle—Personal Notes. Rev, Mr. Quayie of Voluntown sup- Vlied the pulpit here Sunday morning and delivered a fine discourse on As- surance. Jle was entertained at A A. Stanton's. Miss Esther Gallup is visiting in Providence this week. George Creen is entertaining his uncle, Mr. Collins of Plainfield. Mr. and Mrs. A, A, Stanton at tended the agricultural meeting in Plainfield last week Thursday. Sunday visitors here were Mrs. | Charles Hazzard of Providence and Mrs. Julla Baton of Wauregan. Mrs. George Gallup has been spend- ing a few days at the Gallup home- stead. Miss Ablgail Witter visited over Sunday with Mrs. Walter Vaughn of Mrs. Auna Corey is visiting her daughter near Providence. KTTAWAUGAN ugene Knox of Hart- | ford have been visiting Mrs. Knox's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Russell. Miss Clara Geer is visiting her sister, Henry ‘;avl of Quadic. Earl Glbney visited with his aunt at Mrs, Eliza Holden of Putnam call- ed on friends in this place Sunday. Mre. John Matheau entertained her with his mother, Mre, Fannis Ben- | mother from Danlelsin Wednesday. nett. % X Percy Turteloite was recently called Mrs. N. [, Greir was in Norwick |away from work on account of the Monday death of his father. The Ladies’ Ald society held a sue- cessful food sale Wednesday, aL the Mrs. Herbert is visiting her sons at Chester, I'a b iR, been actively | Miss Elizabeth Eddy of Morristown, tories of different countries were read | N and music was contributed by Misses | his left hand badly crushed by the | Jennie Johnson and Mary I, Re | lron protector on the locm, just be- Chbarles Backus left the store last | € o'clock, Friday night. weck, to return home. ss Jlorence Wibberty, a nurse Mr. and Mrs. William Cc of Canterbury, is caring for Mrs.| Providence visited Mr. and M . M. | oring and daughter, Ruth, | Peckham were visitors in Norwich on m— CENTRAL VILLAGE ;Fiv. Q'Clock Tea for Sunday School Class—S8urprise Party—Yale Preach- er at Church-—Recent Accidents. ‘Mrs, Philip Mathewson entertained -3fins Bessie Parker of Norwich Fri- ay. : ‘Misses Anna and Bertha Holgerson of Puinam have returned to their home, after spending several weeks at the home of their uncle, August Hol- gerson, on account of the serious iil- ness of their mother, Mrs. Victor Hol- gerson, _ Miss Odna Seguin entertained her Sunday scheol classmates at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Israel Se- guin, Saturday afternoon. Five o'clock tea was served by the hostes! Conrad Popple was given a pleasant surprise party at his home on Texas Heights Saturday evening by a party of voung friends. Nrs. Fannie Loring attended Charles P. Coggswell's funeral in Nerwich on Saturday. | Comes from Idaho. H. Ebimesser of Idaho has moved to the Ballou farm, recently vacated by Richard Hiorns. Mr. Lafavre's fam- ily will come later. The King’s Daughters met Monday afternoon. Told About St. Patriok. Mr. Gibbs of Yale preached at the church Sunday morning, as Rev. Geo. Benedict was absent, At the Chris- tian Endeavor service in the evening he told the young people about St. Patrick, whese birthday was honored by the wearing of the green that day. Pastor's Wife in Charge. Mre, George Benedict, wife of the local rastor, took cherge of the Thurs- day evening service. Many local people were in Moosup Saturday evening, attenaing the St. Patrick’s whist part Eimer Johnson, until recently a ma- chinist at the Plainfield Woolen Co. mill, has gone to Providence to work or a pump compzany. Mr, and Mrs. Frank Bence have re- turned from their wedding trip and fare at the Central hotel at present. Miss Fdith Eyers, teacher at Flat spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Eyers, Miss Bertha Seguin, teacher Bradferd Hill, spent Sunday with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Israel Seguin. Miss Lucy Pope spent Sunday al her home in Canterbu Miss Alice Kendall h been enter- taining Ler cousin from Crescent City, 1 Back from Oklahoma, Catler has returned from hs' s in Oklahoria, - has been engaged in buy- ing broom corn. Frank Medbury of Norwich has been here, where he has prop- | e S2sslons L. Adams was in Putnam Thursday to attend the Ray-Adams | case ir superior cour, but it was | Postpon ! Mrs. Arthur Atwood and_daughter, Miss Dorothy Atwood of Wauregan, jhave been guests at Philip Mathew- son's. Albert Tillinghast and Gilligan Dy- | er, drove to Willimantic Thursday and found the roads in a bad condition. s. Mary Bishop, who has been weeks at the home of Mrs. Loring, returned to her son Pawtucket, R, L. Friday proved in health, Louise Tillinghagf entertained a party of young ladies at her home Thursday afternoon. Edward Spicer of North Scituate, , was a husiness visitor Thursday, Struck by Ball. d was hurt at school on ay by Leing struck in the head ball thrown by one of the high bays. A physician attended several George y a school Charles Newton of New Lon- s a Thursday visitor, Robitaille, a weaver at the | Worsted company’s mill, hed | with tonsilitis, rner of Putnam, ) Wi visitor here Saturday. SOUTH WINDHAM. Linen Shower for Miss Smith—Mrs, Jarley’'s Wax Works to Be Seen in Windham. 0} Annette Smith en shower at the home Smith of Willtmantic noon. Twelve the pleasant meeting. Mary Manning was a week end vis- itor with friends in Norwich The young people who presented | Mrs, Jarley's Waxworks have been invited to repeat their entertainment in_Windham. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chamberlain entertained a number of friends at their home on Sunday in honor of the 21st anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Barstow of En glewood, Sunday at W. P. Russcl Sweet s been confined to the house with bronchitis the past week. Mrs. Harvey Gurgler of Merrows spent Tuesday with Mrs. Hulda Fat- on. Prescott Chamberlair was a visitor served by the ladies of the congrega- tion under the direction of Mrs. Mary Larkham, Mrs. Frank Gifford and Mrs, Fred Thursday. | .. A. Smith of Norwich, organizer for the prohibition party of New Lon- lon county, wili speak in the place of the regular 4. P. S. C. E, meet- ing Sunday evening. The Chri; an FEndeavor hoir met with Miss Mabel Clinton Friday eve- ning. CHAPLIN. Mrs. H. C. McKnight Conducts Serv- ices—Meeting of Ladies’ Aid Society. yeorge B. Howard, who has spent the winter ip Florida, arrived home this week. | Rev. H. C. McKnight was not able | to preach last Sunday on account of illness. Mrs. McKnight read a ser-| mon and conducted the service in nnl able manner. - The ladies’ Aid met with Mrs. Ar- thur Williams Wednesday afternoon. There was a large attendance. De. licious refreshments were served. Charles A. Gates, Dr. D. Everett Taylor and George A. Bartlett of Wil- limantie, wno purchased the Charles Huhlm‘ place, have made great im- provenients on the house, and are fit- ting it up for a hunting lodge. BROCKLYN James C. Anderson Found Dead—Fine and Jail for Tony Valenti—Justice Pond Retires from Office. Miss Tanny Palmer has gone to Pittsfleld, ., to visit friends. Miss Nellie Palmer’ has returned home from Jamestown, R. I AMr. and Mrs, George A, Witier are N TR AR in Norwich or Sunday. Act on Pastor’s Resignation. Tuesday at 11 o'clock the council of the Windham county Congregationa! churches Aot at the South Windham church {o act on the resignation of the Rev. Harry Grimes. After the part of the programme was.| the delcgates sat down to dinner | ® H 23, 1912 bome after a few days' absence in Mystic. Found Dead. ¥Friday morning James C. Anderson was found dead, having died in the | early morning. e medical examiner pronounced death due to natural cause and gave the necessary certificate Saturday the body was placed in the vault in hopes of being able to hear from his relatives, End of Dam Gives Way. The rain of Friday raised the water in Blackwell's brook which caused the ' west end of C, G. Lawton's dam to give wa; 2 The high wind the same evening blew over a large elm in the yard of | D. B. Hatch, It fell upon the ell of his house, causing some damage. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church held a food sale Friday afternoon in spite of the rain. Edwin Bennett, who sold his place here a little over a year since to Mr. Davis and moved to Colchester, has bought the L. 8. Atwood place and with his wife is to gceupy it on or be- fore April 1, and will open a store. Women’s Club Meets. The Women's club of Brooklyn met Monday afternoon. As Mrs. Bard-was ill, Miss Ada Hyde was the hostess. | Papers were read upen Wales, the Country of Castles, by Miss Ryan, up- on George Hubert, by Miss Fogg and Henry Morton Stanley, by Miss Palm- er. Miss Helen Witter played upon the piano, Morris Dances Miss Daisy Baker was home over Friday night, returning to her school the next day. Mrs. G. F. Genung was in Boston | Tuesday at a missionary meeting and then goes to Greenfield to spend a short time with her daughter. Tony Valenti Fined. Or Tuesdcy, Tony Valenti was| brought before Theodore D. Pond, ju tice of the peace, charged with for- nication with Camila Giambetti He entered a plea of guilty and was sen- tenced (o pay a fine of §7 and cosis of prosecution totaled at $13.65, to-| gether with thirty days in jail Retires from Office. d from the office | on the 20th by reason of baving held the office continu- ously for nearly 25 years, PHOENIXVILLE 2 Handle Manufacturers Move to Mill— | House Burglarized. The heavy rains have done t of damage to the ro spalding has a gang of Pilishire road. a vast s her men on the Mr. Corbin, who ! been employed has moved to mployed by Mr. Pool. B. Smith and son, handle manu- | ' re moving into the Pone- at S. A. Wheaton's Ashford and is ¥, It is rumored they have bought the property. Potatoes Stolen. W. H. Cle was a recent Vis- iter and ¢ found that some | thief had broken into his house and | stolen his potatoe: b VS § returned to work, Pros. in Holland, V. Green has Ma c oakers have been a recent vi atham’s, v ill with sciat- visiting her s ter. 1. [ men cutting cord wood for tne Carpet factory. EAST WOQDSTOCK Rev. T, A. Turnper attended ¢ cil of ministers iIn Windham to vote on esignation of Harry Grimes. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Pierce of Ston- ington, Mass,, visited relatives in town last week. William Richardson sprained his an- | Kkle by jumping over a wall, while on | to rehearsal at ay morning. h last way Satu the Academ; Mrs. Grace Child of ) has n spending a week with Herbert Bixby. Helen Chanaler of Westbor Mass,, | spent the week end with J. F. Chand- le ina family. \auncey Morse of Putnam called on his uncle, Stephen Morse, WO0ODSTOCK Mrs. James J. Willlamson has re- turned from a trip to Hartford and | ingfleld. Re nd Mrs. Robert R. Kendail are in Boston Frederick Bates of \ Friday. i Dorothy Richardson trip to dent Charles E. ¥ achers' examination ast Saturday. 5 in urd; District 7 SOUTH WOODSTOCK The shamrock social held in the ves try of the church last week was a decided succe: The room wag pret- tily dec: d with green and whaite crepe home made candy was sold interesting programme given ing of vocal and instr mental ¢, readings and tion: George Batts, lodge, No. 48, to att anniv paper, and an const m: of to master went Putnam Hart d ary of d Brooklyn was in | NORTH STERLING C. H. Rounds shot a wild cat last! week which he found in his barn , with trap on ene of The animal weighed about | 20 pound. | ! Charles Sweet will move to the 'Al- | bert Tillinghast place April 1st A number of people atte auction sale at the home of Ira Hopkins last Saturda heavy rains have washed the badly in many places. WOODSTGCK VALLEY. George Arnold spent a few days in Boston last week. S. P. Butler of the Butler business college of New Haven spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. P. S, Butler. Mrs. Harriet Slingsby = returned home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Sloan, who have been visiting Mr, Slingsby's family for several weeks, left Thursday to visit| friends at South Willington. ded the the late HOWARD VALLEY | Schoo! opened Monday after being | closed for iwo weeks on account of | arlet fever. | Fred A. Humes of Pomfret has pur- | chased the F. O. Hawkes house, and | took possession Tuesday, March 19, The roads were badly washed by the recent rains. A part of the Canter- bury road and the Appley road are fenced up, SOUTH CANTERBURY Miss Melissa J. Larkham of Plain ill, Norwich, is visiting her sister,| Mrs. Carrie E. Clark. L Miss, Vesta Kendall of Lisbon was the guest Sunday of her sister, Mrs, | Benjamin A. Brown. George 1. Palmer spent Sunday with ister, Mrs. Robinson, at Jewett Bocker—Yes, he didn't endow It Lippincott’s Magazine | nie I 'ihe line from Westford to Williman- MOOSUP Wages in Woolen Mill to Be Increased 5 Per Cent—Thomas L Morrissey Going to Lowell as Overseer. Miss Bertha Freeman of Sterli ng Hill has been visiting her sister, M Potter, the past week. e niel Bouchard is entertaini niece from Providence, ESE S Miss Chrissy Gifford of Putnam was guest of Pauline Baker over Sun- day Nathan Prince of Danieison vi at A, J. Bitgood's Sunday, - Mrs. Peter Fletcher of Pawtucket Visited over Sunday with her mother, Mrs, Joseph Gill, ’ ! ]\g:ss Ruth Place of Greenwood, R. L., s the guest of Miss Glady: bl Gladys Daggett Five Per Cent. Wage Increase. A raise of 5 per cent. in wages will be given those employed in Plainfield Woolen mill, beginning Monday next. _Mrs. R L. Roberts entertained her Sunday school class of young ladies at the parsonage Tuesday evening. A Miss Harriett Cranska Las returned home, after a lengthy visit with her sister, Mrs, Hill, at St. Paul Minn. Miss Lilla Millett spent Sunday with ev. and Mrs. Wheeler in Pawtucket. Mrs. Wheeler is gaining, as her friends ire glad to learn. Salime Bassette, father of Mrs. E. E. Dupuis, died in Wauregan Wednesday evening, aged 73. The Junior league is to meet this (Saturday) afternoon. 5 The Methodist pastor, Rev. R. L. Roberts, expects to start for confer- ence Tuesday next, Going to Lowell Mills. Thomas L. Morrissey, whko has been proprietor of “The Little Store” for the past four ars, but formerly was for a number of years employed by Ald- Manufacturing company, a® over- er pf weaving, has been engaged as averseer of weaving in the Hamilton Lowell, Mass. He will leave his business in charge of Joseph Moran. Morrissey has been a resident of teen years or more, and 1 v to help in any work that promoted the interests of the village, and all are sorry to lose him. Sunday morning Rev. Ernest Loomis pis K subject How Can a » Sure? L. Robes will speak Sun- Respect for a 'EASTFORD Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society Reor- ganized—Enjoyable Social—Meeting of Teachers. Rev. and Mrs. for a few da B. King entertain- the first of the their son, James King, Jr., of Boston, with his wife and daughter. Officers of Aid Society. The Methodist Ladies' Aia society re- organizd recently and elected the fol- lowing officers: President, Mrs. Lee : vice president, Mrs. Elisha Per- Mrs. H. H. Converse; Welcome Davis. The v held a social and T rooms in the Methodist the 16th. It was post- Friday evening on ac- ed | count of the severe storm. The enter- tainment congisted of a solo by A. H. Withey, two readings by Alice Carpenter, solo by Lawton 1 Rev. Miss Grace two readings by Miss Marga- one Over the Hills to the in response to an encore, Hill from the Poorhouse. Men's Club Meets. Men's club of the Congregation- rch met at the parsonage Mon- th day evening, the 18th. Rev, J. B. King and Judge J. M. Ta- tem were chosen delegates to attend a | conference at Windham on the 19th. The roads in this section are in bad > the rain. a_ snowstorm morning. p or more, William H. Clemence of Willimantic ent severa] days here with his sis- Mrs. Melita Taylor. Teachers’ Meeting. Supervisor of the Schools C. E. Pratt here on The snow is half of Putnam held a teachers’ meeting |another will be taken next Sunda. | here on Wednesday, the 20th. There| The pastor read an informing short also a meeting of the school |article on the subject. board. SSBON i ro P. Latham is to collect the taxes in (his town for the year 1911, SOUTH COVENTRY WAUREGAN Death of Saline Bessette—Bay State Candidate at Congregational Church. pulpit at the Sunday. ry O'Conner of Mechanics- guest of Wauregan friends Congregation- m Allen of Providence was in town on business Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Peppler were guests of Mrs. Peppler's mother in New Bed- cently. John Phillips w days last weelk. Thomas Hughes was a guest of rel- atives here Sunc ABINGTON Station Burglar Frightened Away by Track Walker. The Congregational church was ap- propriately decorated Sunday in honor of t. Patri 1e waiting room at the station was broken into early Tuesday morning. Nothing s stolen, as the would-be Wi frightened and escaped in s, when the track walker home Tor a Storrs college is vacation arpe of w days’ Mrs. Charles Arnold and daughter have returned home, after spending a week with Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Howe of WESTMINSTER School in this district closed Friday for weelk vacation Paul St. Jean sold some of his house- hold goods, tools, ete., at auction om Thursday. = Mr. St. Jean has sold his farm and intends to leave town soon. Mrs. Charles Barstow has been con- fined to the house with a severe cold. Mrs. Caroline Button and Miss Jen- Button are spending a few days in Scotland and Hanover. The Dewing Hill road has been closed on account of the bad washout until it can be repaired. WARRENVILLE Miss Cenevieve Bicknell was the guest of Miss Eva Spaulding last Tues- day evening. Tiss Delia A. Gifford is {lL ss Jessle Bennett of West Willing- ton has been caring for Mrs. Ellen Mathewson for the past two weeks, Rev, B. C. Bugbee was in Williman- tic Monday. Mrs, Charles Feltner has as hoard- ers ten men who are at work for the E. Tslephone company repairing tie. RAWSON Alvan Sweet started for Vermont one dav last week 1 Dwight Phillips was in Willimantic Saturday. Miss | aline Bessette died of heart trouble | ted in Boston | Clarke attended the Dai- | rymen’s meeting at Hartford Wednes- Tolland County SOUTH WILLINGTON Republican Caucus Has to Be Held by Lantern Light—Deer Put Out of the Way. The village was without electric light from early Friday evening until Sat- urday evening of last week, giving those who usually have the benefit of them an idea of their value. Williany H. Brackett spent Sunday with his sister in Springfield, Mass. At last it would appear that the old Charles P, Ryder property on the Hill is to have a resident owner. ; The transfer of the Anton* Zemina property suggests other changes. Republican Caucus. At the caucus held by lantern light last week Friday night Willlam H. Hall, Arthur L. Spicer, J. A. Houchen and George Cosgrove were chosen del- egates to the New Haven convention. W. H. Hall, Arthur Spicer and Clif- ford J, Hemmiler were chosen republi- can town committee. The deep frosts have made exceed- ingly bad roads this spring. Not All Deer Protected. A recent request that the selectmen adjust a claim for damages done fruit trees by deer is a reminder that in all prebability these animals are being regularly slaughtered in the more re- mote sections of the town. it is doubtful if there are any more of the pretty animals about than there were five years ago, and “there is a reason.” COLUMBIA Town Hall Damaged by Fire—Damage by Storm. Mrs. W ing her daughte worth, in Hartfc H. Knecland has been visit- Mrs. Lverett Bos- , recently. The Woman's Missionary association J met at the home of Miss Amelia Fuller last Tuesday afternoon. Covered by Insurance. Henry C. Isham has been repairi the damage to the town buildir ‘\‘Hufled by the smali fire Thurs elk. The damage v evening of last w ht and is covered by comparatively | insurance. The storm on Friday ol last week was the worst of the season. The rain me in torrents and at times the wind almost a tornado. The roads were badly washed in many sections and in some places the roads had to be fenced up until repairs can be made. Had to Be Killed. W. C. Robinson lost a valuable young ox this week. The animal while being used broke through the frost in cross ing a sluicewey on the road and broke its leg. It had to be killed The ladies of the local grange gave an entertainment at Yeomans' hall las Wednesday evening which was largel. attended by the grangers and their famile: 1t 1s 1d that the men are to give an eatertainment later. WILLINGTON ca Recent Visitors—Collection For Chin- ese Famine Sufferers. Harold Winthrop Pratt and Miss Dorothy Barr of Pawtucket who were married in that clty last Friday by Rev. G. H. Horton, pastor of the Free Baptist church are spending the week with Mr. Pratt's parents, Road In- spector F. Wayland Pratt nd rs. E. J. Pratt well known in W v. circles at Pleasant View. - Robert P. Pratt of the Central Ver- mont R. R. of New London, Mrs. Pratt, and their daughter Marion Frances spent the week at E. W. Pratt’s. There is much competition here be- tween owners of portable saw mills. W. B. Ruby having the highest record for his mill at last accounts. A White Elephant social is being ar- ranged under the auspices of the Ladies’ Ald society D. B, Gardner came over from Rock- ville Monday to visit his mother and sister. A collection was taken at church for thé famine sufferers in China and Sale of Big Tenement House—Lenten Service. Miss Elizabeth Flaherty has entered St. Francis’ hospital, Hartford, to train for & nurse. dilss Heltie Tisdale of Groton, Conn dnesday night at the home of his has been spend days with h Mrs. Lucien Kiawack. | Mr. and Mrs. S Tisdale. Halla Loud of Lunnfield, | John I Hull of Schenectady, N. ¥ andidate for pastor here, oc- | spent the week end wiih his parents, Hu nd irn, Mr. and Mrs. Frank E Mr. { Mrs. Hull accompanicd him as fa Springfield, Mass., on his. ret | making the trip by auto. | Miss Ella Loyd has purc {of the large tenement ho in the | re. of the Congregations c¢hurch ilat owned by Mrs. Austin Boynton The Ladies’ Missionary society met with Mre. Lydia and Mrs. Mary Mason Wednasday afternoon. aged one 2r Mr. and Mre. Louis A. Kingsbury have been Boston vigitors this week. A Lenten service was held in the | Congregatidnal church Friday evening, | conducted by Rev. Mr. Christie of Wall 1!“‘(’(“14 STAFFORD Lecture at the Grange—Rev. .. P. Booth’s Condition More Favorable. Richard Walbridge spent days in Mystic last week several Mrs, H. Ramsden is spending a few | weeks with Mr. Ramsden in Evaris N, H Prof. H. L. Garrigus of the State Agricultural college gave an interest ing address bcfore the grange last evening on clover and alfalfa. Mrs. Bet Adams returned to her home on Stafford street Saturday after | spending most of the winter with friends In Massachusctis Rev. |. P. Booth I, Rev. I. P. Booth has been quite il during the past week with erysipelas It is hoped that the crisis is passed and his recovery will be speedy The supper and entertainment giver by the Men's club jast Thursday was well attendea and heartily enjoyed in spite of mud and darkness. About $40 was cleared MOUNT HOPE | Storm Leaves Roads in Bad Shape. | Miss Lina C. Bacon returned Sat- ’urdly after spending two weeks in Norwich and New London visiting {Mr. and Mrs. George S. Byles and ‘ family. | Dr. F. A, Young of New York was in town recently, making calls upon | nefghbors and friends. . | Glllett Mathewson made a business trip to Rochester, N. Y., this week. The recent storm made traveling in this vicinity very bad whth wash- outs and mud. Mrs. Gilbert Mathewson spent a few days the past week visiting friends and relatives in Willimantic, Mr. and Mrs. Henry White on their daughter, Mrs. George Walk- ter in Gurleyville, Monday. GURLEYVILLE Methodist Pastor Closes Thres Years' -Pastorate—Mrs. Norman Dunbam'’s Funeral. Earl Bates of Willimantic visited, his called i Erflmmmer, Mrs. Otis Conant, Sun- ay. Miss Martha Langer of Willimantic wag at home over Sunday. Mrs, Conant is comvalescing from an attack of grip. . Closes Three Years' Pastorate. Next Sunday, the last of the con- ference year, communion will be ad- ministered at the M. K. church. Rev, J. F. Robertson closes a three vears pastorate here, instead of two years, as _has been stated previously in The Bulletin. Owing to the heavy rain Friday evening, the musicians were unable to attend the entertainment at the M. K. church, mnldn“t necessary to post- pon; it untfl day evening of next week. Mrs. Thuriow Atwood, who has been seriously 111, 18 slowly improving. Her sister, Miss Mary Cross, of Mansfield Center, i8 with her: also a nurse Burial of Mrs, Norman Dunham. The body of Mary B;, widow of Nor- men Dunham, was brought here from Willimantic for burial in the Gu ville cemetery Thureday. She ] formerly a resident of Mansfield daughter of Perry and Lois Holly, of Wormwood Hill. Damage by Storm. During the severe rainstorm last week the roads about town were badly washed. Mrs. Walter Bates of Willimantic is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. O, Conant —— | Funeral of Fnd;:k Fenn—Senator Spragus’s Coops Looted During His Absence. Fenn of took Joha The funeral of Frederick North Coventry, aged 58 years, place Thursday afternoon, Rev J. Lockett officiating. The second and third degrees wers conferred on a class of six at the local grange and & fine harvest supper served Mrs. Frink of the Andover hotel be- came ill Wednesday evenlng with a severe attack of pleurisy. Medical aid was at once obtained and she is now much better Entire Flock Stolen. The whole flock of poultry belonging sx-Sepator Sprague 18 repotted among the missing, hen thieves having been busy during the absence of Mr | and Mr ague, who are in Flori | At the Congregational church pastor, Rev. John Lockett, preach at 10.45 8. m. and 7.30 p. m HEBRON Auxiliary Whist—Party Attends Gilead Leap Year Dance. the will The auxiliary whist was held at M. F. Frink's Monday. A few faithful | ones ventured out notwithstanding the | very had traveling and a soclal time was greatly enjoyed by those present. At Leap Year Dance. Tuesday evening a party from thid place went to Gilead to attend a leap year dance. The roads were #o badly washed they chartered a big team to take them nup. They arrived back at Hebron at 4 in the morning A number of the townspeople are iit with colds. Miss Ethel Porter of this placs, who has been staying with friends in Will mantic, is now quarantined with mem- bers of the family awaiting smallpox to_develop. Postmaster Valentine leaves town the first_of April for a much needed res Schools close next Friday for the ter vacation MANSFIELD DEPOT ;Frlendhss Children Cared For—Road Hepairs Necessary. Owing to cases of smallpox in Willi | mantic, the attendance at the Wind- ham High school of students from out of town is prohibited. r. 8 Mrs. ¥red Brigham are ven little frifndiess chil- 1 ranging from two months to three s of age. The little ones are hap- py and well cared for | Willlam Gardner and family are comfortably settled in the ell of Mr, | Poliara’s house. | Men and teams worked all day Sun | day on the road near the residence of John Lewis, it being unsafe for travel owing to washouts, ~ STORRS. College Vacation Till March 27— Beatrice Thorn Broke Bone in Her Wrist. ! | The lies’ circle met in the church parior on Thursday afternoon and worked on material for rugs. The winter term of the college closed Thursday e spring term will open Wednesday, March 27, Dr. Charies Thorn recently pur- chased the automobile formerly owned by H. V leebe. Beatrice Thorn in Talling at play re- cently broke and displaced a bone in her arm near the wrist. The break was examined by X-ray and the frac- ture reduced by a Hartford physician, RIPLEY HILL Mail Carrier Carpenter Superior to Bad Traveling Conditions. Mrs. A. E. Peterson and family of New York arrived Monday at their summer home on the Hill Fred Snyder is slowly recover- ing from a serlous illness. Mrs. ¥. B, Toplif made a trip 1o Hartford last week. The herolc efforts made by George | Carpenter to deliver the mail the well nigh imps le i e fully appreciated by patrons along his route dails BOLTON Samuel K. Woodward and B A Shaw were elected delegatos to the re- publican conven 1 1in New | Haven next month caucus held recently. Thay the following town committee: E. A. Shaw, Calvin Hutchinson and §. iHeliberg Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sauter of East Hartford have purchased Robert Von Deck's farm Mr, and Mrs. Charles M. Pinney, t%o daughters and Miss Annabel Post at- tended the wedding of the latter's sis- ter, Miss lda Post, and Clarence Ji. Hanna of Hebron at the bride’s cousin, Frank Pinney, in South Manchester ! March 16th. Miss Annabel Post wa maid of honor. UNION Edward Frazier of Willimantic wad visiting friends in town the last of the week, Mrs. Mary Dodge who has heen | spending the winter with friends in Southbridge returned home last week. Mrs. George Towne visited friends in Putnam and Worcester last week, Was Caught Napping. Even if he is wlected, thave is one ambition the Colemel can never attain ~he dIn't think of “neuroi@s” firsty ~~Washington Post, Not Even Askec. ‘Whatever the Colonel's desires may be, there is not the slightest danger that the third cup of coffee will bd forced upon him. - Seattle Post Intelli4 sencer,