Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 6, 1912, Page 10

NI 70 New London County GALES FERRY Reading Club Entertained by Miss Colver—Rev, C. W. Marrison Reap- pointed for Another Year. The members of the Reading club were entertained last week by Miss Kate B, Colver at her home at the mavy vard. An article from The Out- look was read by Miss Ada Webb. The reading from Stoddard’s lecture on Switzerland was continued by Mrs, C. E. Colver. Refreshments and a soclal sesslon were enjoyed at the close of the readings, the company returning to thelr homes om the 6.30 train. Rev. and Mrs. D. Ward Adams of Attawaugan were guests over Tuesday night and Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene La Footaine of the Allyn's Point section. William Leavenworth of Brunswick, Me., a student at Bowdoin college, ar- rived Sunday evening fo spend the Faster vacation with his mother, Mrs. Hudson P. Leavenworth. Attended Conference. Courtland E. Colver of the navy yard was in Frovidence on Thursday and Friday, attending conference as a lay delegate from the Gales Ferry M. B. hureh. Miss Grace A. Chapman of Allyn's Point was entertained by Mr. and Mrs, ('urtis Gates of New London Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones, with their sons, Emerson and Clinton, of Nor- h, were at their summer cottage aturday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pierce and children, who have occupied Mrs. Lydia Maynard's farm at Allyn’s Point t three years, moved on Mr. and Mre. Bdmund Lewis of Leb- anon, Pa, who have purchased Mrs. Maynara's farm at the Point, are ex- pected to arrive there this week. Rev. C. Wilson Harrison, who was in Providence last week, attending con- ference, returned to resume his pastor- ate at the Geles Ferry church Mon- day. Engineer Charles J. Plerce and Per- 'y Norman of the steamer Richard Peck were at their homes at Allyn's Point Sunday and Monday. Mre. Willlam D. Fairfield spent Wed- nesday with relatives in Webster, Massx, Mrs. Ellen Turner has bee nenter- talning her little granddaughter, Grace Stoddard. of Poquonoc. Mrs. Charles H. Comstock was the guest Wednesday of Mrs. Richard Povey and daughters in New London. Vacation Ends. Principal Hudson P. Leavenworth teft Sunday evening to resume his du- ties in Jewett City after spending a week vacatlon at his home in the vil- lage. Personal Briefs. Mrs. Joab Rogers of New London was a visitor Saturday at her summer home in the village. Mr. and Mrs, Henry N. Wood of South Coventry, former residents on the Bluff, spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George I. Dean. Miss Florence B. Hurflbutt was the ;uest of friends in New London Sun- ay. Mr. and Mre. Robert R. Wild of Jewett City have been at their sum- mer cottage on the Bluff recently. Maurice Maynard, employed on the tug Minnie, has been a visitor this week with relatives at Allyn's Point and the Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gibson, with their son Roy and daughter Lucy, of ? New London, were guests at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Latham Smith Sun- Mr. and Mrs. Smith also enter- oyes of the lighter t Tasco Sunday. Miss Bertha Latham of Groton spent Thursday with her grandmother, Mrs, Fllen Turner, in the Lester district. Miss Latham was accompanied by Mies Luella Maynard and her brothers, Leroy and Byron, of Groton. Charles Plerce, Jr., of Worcester is spending a week vacation at his home at_Allyn's Point. Mrs. D. C. Perkins and daughter, Miss Jennie Perkins, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henrv (. Beckwith in New London over Sunday. Mre. Clara Whitman of Groton was a caller here on Wednesday. Miss Mildred Pierce returned to Past Northfield, Mass,, Monday to re- sume her studies at the seminary af- ter spending the Baster recess at her home at Allyn's Point. LEBANON New Silver Used at Grange Meeting— Republicans Hold Caucus—Social and Personal Not At the last meeting of Lebanon grange, Thursday evening, the third and fourth degrees were conferred up- on Miss Edla Williams, Ralph Royall and Richard Bishop. At this meeting the silver recently purchased by the grange was used for the first time, A committes ippuinted (o care for the silver inctuded Mrs. Carrie Abell, Mrs. Jennie Bishop and Mrs. Sweet, On Thursday afternoon of last weok the Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. Frank K. Noyes, The Woman's Foreign Mission: Auxiliary met at Misa‘Duttun‘s tfi week. The teachers of the various schools resumed thelr duties this week, after one week vacation. The monthly business meeting of the Christian Endeavor society of the First Congregatfonal church was held at the home of Miss Rose Standish Monday svening, Katherine Sunday's Services. The services at the First Congrega- tional church Sunday morning were conducted by Rev. Eugene L. Richards of Cannon Station, Conn. The Junior Endeavor meeting was led by Clayton Williams. Miss Mabel K. Noyes led the Christian Fndeavor service, at which a specially prepared exercise, pertaindng to missionary advancement, was 'ed bv all. Watchman, Tell Us of the Night, was sung responsive- Iy by Mrs. F. N, Taylor, and E. L. Tucker. Moves to Franklin. Bert Ward has moved his family to North Franklin, where he has recent- lyguréu-d the Oliver Johnson farm. . 8, Loomis spent Sunday in Nor- ‘wich, where he visited his son, Royce, at_the Rackus hospital. Miss Virginia Loomis and Master Amos Loomis spent last Saturday in Norwich. Mrs. N. 8. Loomis, who has been in Norwich since the accident to Royce Loomis, with her daughter, Miss Dor- othy Loomis, who has been in Nor- wich with her mother for several days, returned to their home Monday. Miss Addie Hallen, who is teaching at Middlebury, Conn., is spending her vacation with Miss Dutton. Miss Alice Bishop of Bozrah is the suest of friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Pultz were recent csts of Miss Inez Richardson of Hartford, Attended B. C. Crandall's Funeral. \irs, Sarah Gager returned last Sat- ‘day from Pleasant View, R. I, +here she was called on the preceding wursday to attend the funeral of B randall, who was buried in River 1 cemetery. J. P. Abel, who has been in vy Jersey, is at ent the guest of Mr. lng Mrs., R. Abel at Mid- diebury, Ct. s Republican Caucus. A republican caucus was held Mon- dar in the Town hall for the purpose of choosing delegates to attend the te convention in New were chosen: LETTERS FROM TWO STATES Y. Thomn"‘a_. ‘W. B. Watson, G. A. Mills. The town committee was re-elected. While practicing basketball at the s ago Mun- Town hall several evening: roe Pultz injured his ankle so serious- ly that he is confined’to with it. Miss Delia Briggs is at Peacedale, R. I, for a week. 5 Frank Holbrook has moved his fam- ily to the BHlisha Tucker house. Mr. and M; € R. Dimack of Gurleyville. Funeral of Charles S. Meech. The funeral of Charles S. Meec! who limantle, Sunday, from lead poisoning, was held from his home in Lebanon Wednesday at 12,30 p. m. The service was conducted by Rev. Eugene B. Smith. F. K. Noves, S. W. Throop, F. P. Fowler and C. J. Abell were bearers. Burial was in Griswold. YAWBUX VALLEY' George Caswell has returned from a visit with his brother at Ledyard. Mr. and Mrs. George D. Coates have been iil the past week. Miss Anna L. Chapman, who teaches at Noauk, is spending the Easter vaca- tion with her parents. Mr, and Mrs. Will Maine of Wester- ly called on their mother Saturday af- ternoon. Mrs. Alonzo Maine spent Sunday with her son and family at their home near Westerly. Charles Palmer, the mail carrier on route No. 2, is moving from the Rich- mond place in the village to the farm owned by W. P. Babcock in the Wil- liams district. ‘Will Richmond has moved to the Richard Maine place, and Clarence Palmer to the Wheeler farm vacated by Mr. Richmond. Martin Monsees moved his house- hold goods and family to Voluntown Monday. Malcolm Thompson has the care ol A. (. Billings' young stock at Natick, R. 1, for the remainder of the season. The family of Samuel Barnes has re- covered from scarlet fever. Windham County SOUTH WINDHAM Many Mourners at Funeral of Mrs. Eaton—The Week’s Visitors—Death of Mrs. Timothy Colbert. The Rev. Harry Grimes preached his farewell sermon at the Congregational church Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ferguson, who were recently married in New York city, have been spending a part of their honeymoon with Mrs. Ferguson's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith. Mrs. Celia Rood, who has been spending the winter with Mrs. W. C. Card, has returned to her home at Leonard Pridge. Mrs. Eaton's Funeral. There was a large attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Hulda Walker BEaton Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The bearers were James Larkham, Charles Hahn, George Crane, Joseph Smith, Harvey Gurgles and Fred FEaton, grandsons and nephews of the deceared. Mrs. Eaton had been an active worker in all the Christlan worlk of the village where she has resided for the past 36 years and will be greatly missed out- side as well as within the home circle. The floral tributes were beautiful. The Rev. Harry Grimes officiated. Burial was at Windham. General News. Mrs, Hanney of Unionville has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Neilie Tubbs. Richard Perry has been confined to the house with a severe attack of grip. Josephine Palmer was in Hartford ‘Wednesday- Lenora Dunleavy has been spending a few days with her sister, Miss Nellie Dunleavy, of Bostom. Mrs. Leander Austin and Mrs. Palmer were calling on friends in town Mon- ay. Alfred Card and William Rourke have been in Boston the past week. George Ennis of Grafton was in town ‘Wednesday. Mrs. Timothy Colbert’s Death. Mrs. Eillen Colbert, widow of Timo- thy Colbert, died Wednesday after an illness of a few days. She had reached the age of 81 and nad resided here for the past 50 years. She is survived by a son, Timothy Colbert, a daughter, Miss Mary Ellen Colbert, a sister, Mrs. Johanna Healey, and seven grandchil- dren, all of South Windham. Till the coming of age prevented, Mrs. Colbert was always ready to lend a helping hand wherever there was sickness or trouble. Roland Slate has entered the employ of the Smith-Winchester Manufactur- ing company. WINDHAM Mr. and Mrs. James Lathrop to Pe- turn to Lewiston—Farewell Gifts for Rev. and Mrs. Grimes. Miss Anna Claasse: friends in Brooklyn, N. T. Misses Blanche and Gladys Lowis have returned home after spending a few days with relatives at Storrs, Mrs. Chauncey Fenton of Boston has been the guest of Mrs. J. C. Fenton this week. 3 The Women's Missionary society will hold its April meeting with Mrs. Clinton Lathrop next Wednesday. Misses Helen Knight and Myrtle Jordan have been guests of Miss Jo- sephine Keeney this week Mrs. F. E. Guild and son Alan were in Putnam Tuesd: A bearl supper was served in the chapel Weodnesday evening in charge of Mrs. Charles Larrabee, Mrs. Ash- ley Anderson, Mrs. Iiarold Maine, Mrs, George Potter, Mrs. Everett Hopkins and Miss Clara Johnson. Going Back to Bates College. Mr, and Mrs. James Lathrop leave Monday for Lewiston, Me., where Mr. Lathrop will resume his duties at Bates college after the spring vaca- tion. Mrs. John Palmer and Mrs. Andrew Metzger are spunding ifaster with Hartford friends, Miss Alice Thompson, who has been spending several montls at lHomer Woods', returned to her home in Wil- limantic Wednesday. Fugene Wood has left the employ of Adam Larrabee and hired the Green farm on the North Windham road. Claylon Towne is to wark for Mr. Larrabee. The pulpit at the Congregational chureh tomorrow will be supplied by a student from Yale theological semi- nary. Mrs. R. G, Watrous and son, who are spending the winter in Hartford, were in town over Sunday. Miss Holbrook of Columbia is at Mrs, Ada Larrabee's. Miss Julia Swift has returned from a visit in Willimantic. Gifts to Pastor and Wife. Rev. an¢ Mrs. Grimes left Monday for their new home in Braintree, Mass. is visiting Among the numerous gifts received | were a silver service of teapot, cream pitcher, sugar bowl, spoon holder and waiter from the Ladles' Aid society, a cup for the lady from the Junior (é i society and 331 from the K. O. It scems definitely settled that Zim- merman will be the regular third base- man for the Chicago ('os this year. the house E. L. Tucker are guests of Mr. Tucker’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Georg Pty ‘Death of Horace Kennedy—Walter C. Gibbs to Preach Until September— Norwich Officer Informs Charles Lewis of Supposed GCottage Bur- glary, - - The voung ladies in Mrs. E. Hoxie Lillibridge’s class In Sunday school entertained the other members of the scheel at the church varlors Thursday evening. Thomas Ladd, who attends East Greenwich academy is spending his Easter vacation at his home, Horace Kennedy’s Death. Horace Kennedy, who died at his D, | h Daniel: Mon ‘morni; o8 Bt Bt Toverhs mniial T e o e il of pneumonia, was well known here, where he had spent the greater part of his life. He moved from here 19 vears ago. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Idward Ames, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Emma Baton, and a cousin, Edwin Kennedy, in this village, Miss Rose Beaudry of Hast Green- wich academy is visiting her pareats, Mr. and Mrs. David Beaudry. Yale Preacher for Supply. ‘Walter C. Gibbs of Yele, who has preached here for three Sundays, wiil preach until September. He wiil be here from Saturday unt{l Monday un- til the school r closes. Then it 8 expected his will spend the summer months with him here. Mrs. Esther Grover, who has been spending several weeks with relatives in_Providence, has returned home. Mrs. William Loring {8 in Brooklyn, caring for her mother, Mrs. Lawton, who is seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Emma Greenhalgh has been spending a few days in Hartford, Miss Els® Ladd is in the Central ‘Worsted Co. mill office. Eimer Ryder has rented the room in the Wilcox building formerly oc- cupied by James Wilcex. Jesse M. Hopton finished work at the store of F. H. & F. W. Tilling- hast April 1. He has worked there nineteen years. The W, C. T. U, will meet with Mrs. Mary Bishop next Tuesday afternoon. Message from Norwich. Monday afternoon Sergeant Toomey of Norwich telephoned Druggist Charles Lewis that his summer cot- tage at Gales Ferry had been entered by burglars and asked permission to go finto the cottage and investigate. Later he telephoned that no one had entered the cottage as was thought, but some of the cottages near the Lewis cottage had been entered. Two colored women were here on Tuesday soliciting funds to help a church in Providence. Entertained Musical Friends. Miss Lucy Broadhead entertained a party of musical friends at the church parlors, Friday evening. Supper was served in the dining room and a so- cial time enjeyed. Among her guests were the church choir and Central or- chestra. During \the evening the choir gave Miss Broadhead, who is the church' organist, a beautiful Nutting painting, “Morning Duties.” Irving Tourtellotte will move to Hartford where he is to be employed by the Pope Mtg, Co. Miss BEdith Benedict is visiting her sister in New York. Mrs. George Benedict and Miss Hel- en Benedict are visiting Misses Myr- tis and Mariam Benedict in Boston. Mrs. Hoxie Lillibridge attended the D. A. R. meeting at Mrs. Harriet Kingsley's in Plainfield Thursday. Lester Gardner has returned from Providence, where he has been visit- ing his cousin, Kenneth Stetson. Schools closed Friday for a short Easter vacatoin. Operator Resigns. { Mrs. Allan Moffitt has resigned as afternoon operator at the Central telephone office in Moosup, Mrs. War- ren Hopkins is the new operator. Mrs Edward Tatro of Pittsfield, Mass., has been visiting local relatives. Miss Rachael Clarke is at her home in Springfield, Mass. Miss Grace Frost has been at her home in Providence. Eugene Brower has moved his fam- ily to Putnam, where they will care for an aged relative. Mortimer Stetson entertained sister from N<rwich Saturday. Mrs, Henry Card of Providence is at the home of her sister, Mrs, Esther Grover, Miss Vivian Levalley of Danielson has been spending several days with Miss Beatrice Segub Most of th chickenpox patients have recovered. Miss Eva Phillips of Mechanicsville visited friends here Saturday. Howard Mcl'arland spent Sunday in Providence. ollins of Providence visit- relatives here Saturday. dwin Cross and son Edwin, Jr., of Willimantic spent Sun- day at the hcme of L. Howard Cross. The King's Daughters met Monday afternocn. Elmer Johnson of Providence spent Sunday with his family. Five o'Clock Lunch Served. Miss Beatrice Gardner entertained her Sunday school classmates at ner home Satirday afterncon. Five o'clock lunch was served. A surprise party was held at the home of William Shelley Saturday evening to celebrate April Fool's day. To Conference at 80. James Wileox, who will be 90 years old next month, has been in Provi- dence, attending the Methodist con- ference. WAUREGAN Wages Advanced at Local Mills. his A large flock of wild geese were heard here flying north about 2 a. m. Sun The parsonage, lately occupied by Blliott . Talmadge, was vacated ¢n Wednesda) Prank Whipple of Ballouville is temporarily employed in West Waure- gan. A carload of machinery, which ar-} rived in a badly damaged condition, the result of rcugh handling by the 1ailroad, was unloaded Monday, the Wauregan company having adjusted the matter with those concerned. An advance in wages went into ef- fect Monday at the Wauregan mills. Arthur Roy nas secured a position in a homeopathic hospital at Coilins, N. Y., where he will be engaged part of the time as a musician in the band of the institution and as a ward attend- ant. WOODSTOCK VALLEY G. M. Randall spent Sunday with friends in Providence. Mrs. Will Esterbroois of Sturbridge spent Saturday and Sunday in town. Miss J. Louise Kenyon and brother Ferdinand called on their aunt in Put- nam Sunday. Calvin Ksterhrooks is entertaining his daughter from Fiskdale, Mass. Frederick Lyncks has returned to his home in DBridgeton, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burden spent Sunday with Benjamin Chandler. Mrs. Holmas' brother, who has been spending the winter with her, returned Tuesday to Michigan. | Miss Marjorie Hammond and sister, | Miss Rose Burpee, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Hammond. Isaac Hawkes of Howard Valley had his horse frightened by a train Wed- nesday afterncon at Hampton sta- tion, Mr. Hawkes was in the wagon and in trying to held the horse one 1rein broke, the wagon was tipped over | and one wheel and the shafts broken. | Mr. Hawkes eseaped injury. ’ L W, Hammond and daughter calied y 804 | ¢ ongregational Pastor Resigns—Wed- Frank Phillips was in Willimantic Aonday. : K ibia s School in the Bill district is closed this week fop Easter vacation. . " @ Mr. and . Fisher and little daugh- ter Marion are In town, after spend- ing the winter in Beston. BROOKLYN Spring Changes in Tenants and Own- ers—East, Week Visitors—Two Prisoners Break Jail. Oscar F. Atwood has rented the ten- ement lately accupied by Albert Cope- land In the Imily D. Bard property, and has moved his household goods In, E. B. Allen is to leave the place he ‘has occupled for several years in Wolf Den drive owned by Mzs. Amanda Young and will occupy the middle tenement owned by Mrs. Amna B. Cummings. ‘Walter Lathrop, & student at Suffield academy, Is home for the Baster vaca- tion. A widow named Hammond with three children from Danielson has rented the temement of Mrs. Ma.ry E. Fuller. Miss Daisy Baker is spending her Easter vacation of a week with her parents. ‘Mrs. Ellen W. White is home and _ DAYVILLE ding Anniversary Surprise. Mrs. Oswald Street Is in Providence for Easter. ‘Miss spent several ‘brother, Mr. Rev. HMr. Reynolds read his resig- nation as pastor of the Congregational church Sunday, to take effect April 30. The people of the church will greatly miss both Mr, nolds. Gifts on Wedding Anniversary. The Ledies' Ald society gave a sur- prise to Mrs. W, T. Bidwell Satur- day afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. A. Russell, the day being her wed- ding anniversary. She was presented a Tovely bouguet of roses and a casser- ole dish, Miss Cogswell making the presentation speech. Mrs. Bidwell was completely taken by surprise. Mrs. Russell and the ladies served a dainty lunch at the close of the afternoun. Mrs. N. L. Grelg and Mrs. W, E. La- Befi: poured. sses Mary and Helen Kelley are spending their Faster vacation with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Kelley. Misses Clara and Emma Law have returned from Middletown where they have been visiting. Birthday Party. ‘Miss Lila Harris entertained a par- TFlorence Barnes days recently with her Barnes. _and Mrs, Rey- has opened her house for a short time as her son, Phllip, is to spend his Easter vacation with her, Home from Florida. Mrs. J. Frank Weaver has returned after spending the winter in Florida. Miss Clara B. Hatch has returned home after an absence all winter. James Kemp of Worcester and Mrs. ‘Wallace L. Fond of Providence.were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Witter over ‘Sunday. N. A. Witter of Providence was a caller Sunday on Mr. and Mrs. George A, Witter. Miss Abigail L. Witter is spending her Easter vacation with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Wolcott Witter. Charles Bard of Norwich was a caller on his brother Sprague, Mon- day afternoom, Ruth and Alice Fallon of Boston are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt C. Park, over Easter, Horse Thisves Escal On Monday evening before the time to lock the jail for the night, Henry Hall and Edward Mason, who were sentenced by the superior court at Putnam to Wethersfield for from one ‘to three years each for horse stealing, and were awaiting a vacancy in the state prison, made their escape by ‘breaking jafl. - 3t Jean Family Moves to Rhode Is- land—Rev. A, A. Smith's Farewell Sermon. Misses Carrie and Jennie Button are in_Hanover this week. Miss Alma Newton has from a visit in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Paul St. Jean left for their new home in Anthony, R, L, last week. They have been residents here for about fifteen years, and were kind, accommodating nelghbers, who ‘will be greatly missed. School opened Monday after a vaca- tion of one week. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Myron Allen and son Raymond of Scotland were at' Mrs. Caroline Button’s Sunday and were at church the same day. The cottage. prayer meeting this week was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Anna Robbins. Farewell Sermon. Rev. A. A. Smith has concluded his labors with the Congregational church in this place, preaching his final ser- mern on. Sunday from the words found in Prov. 23:26. The C. E. meeting Sunday evening and the midweek prayer meeting of the church were omitted this week on account of the condition of the roads. Miss Sybil Mead of New York is spending the Baster recess at her home in this parish. EKONK Tax Collector on His Rounds—Recent Visiters. returned Mr, and Mrs. B. S. Gallup of Baltic were guests of relatives here Wednes- day and Thursday. Mr. d Mrs. A, A, Stanton spent Monday in Voluntown. Mrs. Edward Gallup and daughter, Madelire; have heen guests of rela- tives in Danielson. Miss Jennie Williams of Moosup is very ill at the home of her aunt, Mrs, Edwin Gallup. Mr, and Mrs. John Woodmansee of Glasgo attended church here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Gallup are visit- ing in Moosup. Miss Olive Tanner, a student at the Tlainfield high school, is spending her Easter vacation at her home. John Kinnle of Voluntown was in this sectlon, collecting taxes, Wednes- di ay. William Congdon, who cut his leg badly, is still under the doctor's care. Charles Hazard of Providence was a guest at the Gallup homestead on Sunday. Mrs. Hazard returned to Providence with him. WESTFORD Charles Amidon Saws 35371 Feet of Lumber. es Amidon of the firm of Ami- don & Armitage, broke the record for this vicinity sawing April 1, having sawed thirty-five thousand three hun- dred and seventy one feet of lumber (25,371 feet). There has been quite a contest between Mr. Amidon and Bert Ruby and they have made good rec- ords ‘previous to this. James Baker is in the employ of Clark Whitehouse at Andover, sur- veying lumber. Paul Metsaker has bought a piece of land near his farm. of E. W. Brooks of Mansfleid Center. W. D. Chism is feeble and is living with his daughter, Mrs. J. B. Bicknell. ‘William Buxton remains critically i1 Char’ SOUTH CANTERBURY wich were guests of Theodore W. Yer- rington at Whiproorwill farm, Sunday. Thomas J. Barber was at Norwich ‘Wednesday. Mrs. Jessie Carpenter and daughter Nellie of Lisbon were guests of Mrs. Carrle E. and Miss Bertha M. Clark Thursday, Frank S. Linnell of Westminster was a caller in this vicinity Thursday. SOUTH WOODSTOCK W, H. Young has recently returned from the west. : . Mrs. Sheldon, wio has been ill with a severe cold, is much better. The ladies of the church are plan- ning a salad supper. i Harry Wells spent home ‘here. HOWARD VALLEY F. A. Hume is in Providence. David Copeland is visiter his sister in Cordiavilie, Mass. Mrs. Kivlin of Canterbury has pur- chased J. C. Alvord's farm Rev. Howard Bassett visited Worcester and Clinten, Mass, week Sunday at his in last ty of boys and girls Saturday after- noon, it being her twelfth birthday. Miss Jennie Birrman is spending her vacation with Mrs. Samuel Birrman. Mre. F. W. Barpett was in Wor- cester Monday. Miss Viola. Downs is in New' York at a hospital for treatment, having in- Jured her arm. ‘Wayland Bennett is spending his vacation in town. Mrs. Irving Blanchard has returned from Providence. Miss Linsley Bates has from Douglass, Mass. Miss Florence Barnes has retirned to Ashten, R. I, after spending the Wweek end with her brother, Mr. Barnes, returned WEDDING. Davison—Paine. On Saturday, March 30th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Edmond and T. Fred Edmond, Arthur C. Davi- son of Dayville and Miss Ruby A. Paine of Uxbridge, Mass, were united in marriage, Rev. C. L. French officiat- ing. The guests were the parents and sister of the groom, Mr, and Mrs. Wil- liam Davison and Miss Louise Davison, of Putnam, the bride’s mother, M Nellie E. Faine, of Uxbridge, Mass., Mrs. James Saunders, Miss Bertha L. Geer, Misses Elsle and Daisy Lord, Mrs. C. L. French and Master Robert French, all of Pachaug.. The bride was attired in light blue satin, princess ef- fect. hd Following the ceremony, the company enjoyed a bountiful dinner, the wed- ding cake being made by Mrs. James Saunders, aimost 81 years of The groom is a designer in the mill of the Glen Worsted company of ' Dayville, while the bride has been a teacher in the public schools of Uxbridge. The bride's mother several years ago was & teacher in the Woodward district and with her daughter boarded at the home of the Edmond brothers. Shortly after the repast Mr. and Mrs. Davison started on a wedding trip for ‘Worcester, whence they went to Ux- bridge, and have since been at home at Dayville. ) THOMPSON Fureral of Miss Marion Doane—Peti- tion Against Woman Suffra Mrs. G, O, Brott of Hartford is with relatives in town.” ° Miss 'Sarah Crosby of Northampton is spending her Easter vaecation with her parents, Judge and Mrs. George Crosby. Miss Myrtice Kingsbury of South Windham has been at her home here for a counle of weeks. Last week she entertained Miss Spencer. ‘Miss #lorence Wiley is in town, She plans to ieave soon for a trip abroad. Her cottage here 1s leased to New York people. Allan V. Reynolds of Mount Vernon, N. Y. a secretary of the Morristown, N.J, Y. M C is spending a week at Nathan Chase's. John Stalzer has moved to one of the Blliott cottages on West street. Mrs. R. C. Paine, Mrs, C, B. Searles and Miss H. R. Lewis were hostesses at the social in the <Congregational church last week. The Woman's Missionary society held its anuval meeting with Miss H. R. Lewis Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Forrest Rhodes underwent an operation at the Day-Kimball hospital Monday. There will be special Easter music at the Congregational church Sunday morning. O, E. Mills of the New Eng- land Conservatory of Music and Ar- thur Mills of Chicago are expected to assist. Death of Miss Doane. Miss Lucy Olney was in town last week. The funeral services of Miss Marian Doane were held at her home in Brookline, Mass., last Saturday. She died Wednesday of tubercular menin- girls, Her childhood was spent at Primrose farms here until the family moved to Brookline a few years ago. She was a regular attendant at the Congregational Sunday school and is especlally remembered for the bright and willing part she always took in the holiday concerts. She leaves two sisters, Jullanne and Olivia, a brother, John, and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Doané, Opposes Woman Suffr: Miss Dorothy Beebe is conducting an anti-woman's suffrage petition. It has many signers ameng the promi- nent women of the town. HAMPTON Mr. and Mrs, Fdward Dreher spent the week end with the latter’s cousin, Mrs. William Pearl. Miss 8. Alice Sweot spent Tues- day at her home near Scotland station, Schcols are closed for the Easter holidays. E. B. Hill of Woonsocket, R, I, is in town, getting his summer home ready for occupancy. Orin W. Philllips is visiting relatives in_town. A number of large flocks of wild geese passed over hers Sunday after- mingten, Del, on a business trip. Miss Sarah A Avery of visiting at George C. Spooner’s, Titus school is cloged for one week's vacation. Trout fishermen are tryl their luck. As yet the water is too for good success. ’ WILSONVILLE Mrs, Charles Jennings of Woon- socker, R. I, Jennings for a few days the past !week. B. S. Upham was a Webster visitor Thursday. After a long illness, C. A. Hammond died at his home Wednesday noon of heart trouble, ABINGTON Daniel Hoadley and family have moved to Nonth Windham. ‘There will be a communion~service Jennings is visiting her grand- , Mre. G. H. Hicks. Miss V. l.mmm is at home for the vacatlon. ";ltrl.l: Sarah Paine and son Merrill were recent guests of ert, Patter. It is reported that J. ‘Wilbur has wold his farm. New Pastor to Preach at Methodist Church—Egg Supper Followed by Entertainment at Congregational Chapel. —_— \ Rev. Frank Chamberlin will preach in the Methodist church next Sunday morning, the 7th. Fe and Mrs. Cham- berlin will occupy the Methodist par- sonage recently vacated by Rev. and Mrs, A. F. Withee. The latter will g0 to Old Mystic. They will have the best wishes of many friends who regret their departure. services will be held in the Congregational church Sunday morn- Ing, Rev. J. B. pastor. Fast day services were held in the Congrega- tional chapel. Supper and Entertainment. A large number attended the lLa- dies’ Ald society meeting at the Con- gregational chapel Thursday evening, The young ladies of the erved. The menu cousisted principally of eggs served in many ways. Cake, rolls and coffee were served. Among those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Hiscox, Mr. and Mrs., A. H. Hammond and daugh- ter of Woodstock Valley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Williams of West Woodstock. The entertainment programme ar- rln:ed by Miss Lillian Huntington in- cluded a piano solo by Miss Marjorie Hammond; reading, A Graphic Demon- stration, by Miss Eleanor Keith; song. Live In, by Talmage, Rev. J. B. King; Indian club, Miss F. S. Warren; A Cradle Song, by Miss Rose Burpee; reading, The Story of the New Hat, Rev. James B. King; song, There’s a Mother Old and Gray Who Needs Me Now, Miss Grace Lawton; song, Poor Little Lamb, Miss Rose Burpee. Current Topics. Mrs. William Keene has returned to her home in Abington after spending several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen D. Curtis, at the axe fac- tory. Her mother is slowly improving in_health. Miss Christina Curtiss is enjoying a vacation from school and visiting her sister in Abington. Miss Eleanor Keith of Woodstock academy is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keith during spring vaca- tlon. Miss Amy Miller of West Thompson is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Clark and family. ‘Welcome A. Davis was a delegate to the Methodist conference in Provi- dence, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Davis and little son of Norwich were recent guests of Mr, Davis’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wel- come Dav. Misses Mollie and bridge of Brooklyn, p ing their summer home, The Old Cas- tle, for a week or more. .éblrlss 8. Johnson of Southbridge, Mass., spent the week end and Sunday with his mother Albert West and family have moved to Pomfret on the farm owned by Mrs. West's mother, Mrs. Andrew Trow- bridge. Mr. West and wife will be employed there. Charles W. Clari spent Sunday in ‘West Thompson. M. Darwin Lewis spent Sunday with his uncle and family in Putnam. Mrs, Ellen Ballou was in Windham for nearly two weeks, caring for her sister, Mrs. Huldah Eaton, who died Saturday, March 30th. Mrs. F, H. Converse and little daughter Sybil are .visiting the for- mer’s mother at Clark’s Corner. J. J. Young was in Worcester one day last week. His wife visited her mother in Pomfre EAST WOODSTOCK Students Home for Easter—Concert Planned by Congregational Sunday School. Cornelia Trow Mr. and Mrs. B, W. G. Baker of Norwich, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. Coombs. Allan Upham of Revere has been spending a week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Upham. Misses Bernice and Lyle Turner and Edthel Upham are home for the Easter recess. Mrs. Roscoe Alton is entertaining Miss Mary Steere of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. May recently visited relatives in Worcester and ‘Wakefleld, Mass, Goes to Woodstock. Gustave Bjourberg has entered ihe employ of Mrs. G. A. Bowen at Wood- stock Hill. Mr. Bjourberg has been a clerk in the local stores for the past ten years and will be greatly missed. ‘Mrs. Emma Bixby and children, Al- len and Bsther, are visiting the for- mer’'s parents in Coventry. School closed last week Friday for two weeks' vacation. Harris May and Willlam Richard- gon declaim at the rhetoricals at Woodstock academy last Friday eve- ning. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Killam and daughter Harriet of Denver, Col., were expected Friday at C. H, Kiliam's. Charles Breckenridge, who has been in New York state the past winter, arrived in town Monday for the sum- mer, Easter Concert. An Easter concert wlil be given Sunday evening at the Congregational church. Charles Brennan and family are moving to Providence this weel, I'red Bates to South Woodstock, E. Spenc Vorcester, Andrew Svenson moving into the Weaver house and Mr. Jackson of Pomfret to Elm Tree Pupils Perfect in Attendance—Sur- prise Party on Birthday. Miss Eva M. Spaulding is spending Johnson, Greenville troubled with ca- tarrh. Two vears ago I had one foot in the grave. [ had tried seven doctors and also went to acatarrh specialist in St. Louis, and took several kinds of Mr 8 8 -hhlrm. medicine a day. T could not walk more than a hundred yards without resting. “My friends told me to take Perune, and 1 did so. | now feel that Py has saved my life. It is the best !:x cine on earth, and I wouvld not be without it." WOODSTOCK Annual Meeting of First Ecclesiastical Society—The Week's Happenings. Mrs. George A. Bowen hag returned from the burial of Deacon E. P, Ber- rian in Rye, N. Y. Mrs. B. I. Robinson of Waterville, Conn,, has heen spending a week in town renewing acquaintans Miss Jane L. Kendall of Boston is nie her home here for the Baster vaca- tion. Closes Year With Balance, The annual meeting of the First Beclesiastical society was held Tues- dey afternoon. Willlam M. Gallup was elected clerk and treasurer. B 2. Ritch, Frances H. Butler, E. R. Hall, society committee. The soclety closed the vear with a small balance on hand. B, W. Howard is to move on to a place near Yantic. Miss Marion BEdwards, teacher in the district school, {8 at her home in North Brookfield during her vacation. Miss Helen Perley and Miss Sophie R, Barrett are visiting Miss Barrett's sister in Marblehead, Mas: Tolland County SOUTH WILLINGTON Morning Services on Easter Sunday— General News. Miss Doris Hall is home from Welles- ley, and Franklin Gurley from Wor- cester Tech., for vacation Tomcrrow (Sundey) the time for services at the church changes to the forenoon; Sunday school at 10 e'clock and preaching servicés at 11. Mrs. Sarah E. Mathews and daugh- Miss Lillian, spent Sunday wita and Mrs, Elmer J. Mathews, First to Register Dog. To James Service goes the honor of boing the first one to have a dog registered in 191 Miss Cora. Devereaux is visiting her sister in Danbury R. H. Worden of Willimantic spent Sunday with friends in the village. He has just purchased a new auto- truck to use in the delivery depart- '‘ment of his businese. Misses Margaret and Mary MoCon- nell of Ballowville made a short visit with Mr. and. Mrs. James Service on their return firom visiting friends in Stafford Springs, last week Friday. ~ SPRING HILL Church Officera Re-slected at Annual Business Mesting—Choir Prepares Extra Music. te: Mr. Only 17 responied to the call for the annual business meeting of the mem bers of the Baptist church last Tues day evening. Supper was served to those present, then the business was taken up. Those who held the offices last vear were re-elected. The appro priations were the same with the addi- tion of $200 a vear for three years for repairs. Special Easter Music. The choir of the Baptist church, as sisted by some outside musiclans, is making elaborate preparations for the rendering of the Easter music on Sun day. Miss Tda E. Reynolds is in Brook m, N. Y., for a stay or some weeks. A. E. Atking has been working or the Hill for some days. The roads, though badly washed in places, are getting quite well settled. The selectmen held their monthly meeting in the town clerk's office Mon day ly " MT. HOPE. Moving Vans Stuck in Mud—Personat Notes. Fred Copeland has left the employ of Dr. I, A. Young to work for A M. Grant.- He has removed hu_.‘:llntl\' to the house formerly occupied by Mr. Grant's father and mother. Dr. F. A. Young, Mrs, Young and their son, Wilfred, ace spending an Faster vacation at the Young home- stead, Mrs, T.. M. Knight of Martford are visiting Grant's. and son Milton at A M her Easter vacation at her home in South Killingly. Punctual Pupils. School in District No, 3 closed last Frid for a week vacation. - Mar- jnria!%. Case, Ina May Bassett, George Noel, Earl E. James and George Bas- sett were fect in attendance dur- ing the winter term of school, and Bar]l James, George Bassett, Tna May Bassett have been perfect in attend- ance during both fill and winter terms. Alexina May Bassett is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs, Carrie Simonds in Westford, ) Birthday Surprise. About, thirty young pegple gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bebbington on the evening of April 1 to give their two sons, Frank. and ‘Thomas Bebbington, a surprise party in honor of Frank Bebbington's birth- , The affair was a complete sur- 1‘::'5- and the evening wi njoyed by is visiting the Misses | ail. Mrs. Earl Wright has returned after spending several weeks wlth her par- ents in Windsor. Miss Myrtle Chapman recently vis- ited her grandmother, Mrs, C. D. Chapman. Delia A. Gifford has recovered from her recent iliness. The Persian-American Educational society has called its second annual convention te be held in the Carnegle library, Washington, D. C,, April 18, and 26, 1812 Mabel Moore is spending a week at her home. here. Arthur Burdick of New York spen the week end at Henry White's re- cently. Scheol is closed fos @ week's wecess Two Willimantic vans had the mis- fortune to sink into’ the mud on what ‘g commonly known as Grant Hill Jast Tuesday. They wers unable to moye the wagons that nighf, but after un loading them moved on the next morn ing. STAFFORDVILLE New Pastor's Wife Organizes Bible Class ln@ Helpful Circle. Mr, and Mrs. Frank E. Belcher vis- ited Mrs. Belcher's sister, Mrs. D. F. Jaguith, in Turmerville and Mr. and Mrs, William Taylor in South Coven- try last week, Migs Nellle Thomas of Nantucket, Maas,, has recently been the guest of Mrs. H. M. Valll. Mrs, W. S. Clayton has returned af- ter @ visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fiske, in Boston. Mrs. W, A, Thompson recently vis- ited friends in Ambherst, Mass. The new pastors wife, Mrs. W. D. Hamiiton, has organized a young la- dles’ Bible clags and alse a young la- dies' helpful circle. Knieker— 1o you like the revelwing door? Bocker -No; vou can't slam it when you are mad.—Judge