Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 27, 1912, Page 11

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES New London County LEDYARD John M. Gray Superintendent of Sun- day School for 20th Year—Grange Celebrated Its Fifth Anniversary. The election of Sunday school offl- cers was held at the Congregational church Sunday after the regular ser- vices. John M. Gray was unanimous- 1y re-elected superintendent of the school. Mr. Gray enters upon his 39th year as superintendent of the Sunday school. Mrs. Isauc G. (leer was elected assistant superintondent. Harold ‘White, Henry Allen and Samuel Les- ter were elected librarfans. Miss Allce Finnegan was re-clected secrctary and treasurer. ) visiting several days at Geer Hill, has visiting aereval days at Geer Hlll‘, has returned to her home at Gales Ferry. The annual missiopary meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. John M. Gray Thursday afternoon. Grange Has Birthday Cake. Ledyard grange held its regular meeting in the vestry of the church Saturday evening with Mrs, Ursula Avery as master in the chair. Over 50 were In attendance. Deputy Irving Crouch and Mrs. Crouch of Groton were present and both spoke on the good of the order. The lecturer’s hour was in charge of Mrs. Frederick W. Burton, lecturer. S. E. Holdridge read a humorous selection and Mrs. Lizzie Colver gave a monologue. The lec- turer then said this was the fifth an- niversary of the grange and each mem- ber was asked to respond to something humorous, whict: nearly all did. An excellent supper was served at the close. One of the features was a large fruit cake made by the worthy lec- turer, upon which five candles burned, commemorating the fifth anniversary of the grange. At the close Mrs. Irv- ing Crouch, wife of the worthy deputy, was asked to cut thg birthday cake, and all received a piece. Leslie P. Gray was a Sunday guest of his brother, John R. Gray, of New Tondon. William Gray vacation. fs having a week's VOLUNTOWN of Successful Mission—Lecture on Passion Play—Town Needs Phy- sician and Live Constable. A week's mission given by a La Sal- lette Father was concluded Sunday, gervices being held as follows: mass at 7, celebrated by IFather rissey, at which large numbers recetved holy communion; 10 high mass, celebrated by the mission father, who preached an eloguent sermon In French and Bnglish; special music was ren- dered by the cheir; at 3.30, the closing exercises of the mission, which con- sisted of singing of hymns by the con- gregation, sermons in French and Engiish by the father, the rosary, the consecration of the parish to the vir- gin, the papal benediction and bene- diction of the blessed sacrament. The services throughout the week were well attended, large numbers approaching the sacraments. The Misses Boucher of the choir at Glasgo at high mass on Sunday returned here in time to fur- nish music at the high mass here. Lecture by Professor Drake. On Sunday evening Professor Drake of Boston gave an ilustrated lecture on the Passion Play of Oberammerg: in Unlon hall to a large audience. The lecture was given under the auspices of St. Thomas’' church and was very instructive. Professor Drake, who ha studied the play for years, gave graphic account of the passion of our Lord as depicted on the screen before his audience. The pictures were very clear. - An entartalnment entftled The Hot- test Coon in Dixie was given in Union hall on Monda, ning by an out of town company. There was a good sized audience, Physician Needed. This town needs a resident,physician, the worst way; thers is a good open- ing for one here. The other need is a town constable who will do his duty. Thursday night there was a man who had shot two people waiting for arrest from 7 until 10.30. when he could have been miles away. WATERFORD Spring Cnanges in Tenants and Own- ers—Personal Items. J. Lawrence Coit home for th Manuel tic from Jordan. Mrs of Oswegatchie is summer. Carlson has moved to Nian- one of the Green cottages, James MeNaughton was a wsliaville hiNe Possday Olive Moulton from Monson h, he first fishhawk has appeared at |Deen spending a week with her Buena Vista on his regular spring | MTs. Bates. trip, Lorenzo Richardson died Monday. Mrs. Arthur F. Avery of Sound View Silver Wedding. was at New London Wednesday. M2 and Mrs. Byros P. B. Smith, a former Waterford [eq thoir tweniy-fith | resident, was here Wednesday, Sl 15/ Aboot sover | Gone to Bridgeport, .].m invitation : . C. Crocker has moved from Jor- | Chaffee. It w: €an to Bridgepert, where Mr. Crocker | Mr, and Mrs, has employment. ly welcomed Mrs. Charles Mossbroker spent Wed. | Speaking and | ®vesday at New London. Mrs. John Auslen of Flengar's Hol- :m was a caller in the city Wednes- Y. . Robert Barry and Wiliam MecInnis 3t New London have moved to Mani- ‘nrk farm to emgaga in-the f: rming usiness, Mrs. Mary A Owen . Willian €, session at N Littlefield and Mrs, attended the W. R. London Thursday, SCOTLAND Florida Visitors Returm—Local W. C. Ll‘.l. Members Attend Hanover Meet- Mrs. Lizzie Weaver spent veek end with relatives in Norwich® "ok Mrs. Wayland Chapman rety ¢ ) | Ledyard Monday after a hrief vien, oy |ha' home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, C. T, Brann, She was accompanied by Mrs. Brenn. pastenly Herry Webb where he will be employed Morton ¥. Plant estate, Mrs. E. J. Holman of Willington was the guast of Mr. and Mrs. Jared Fuller one day this week. Many of the High school pupils at- tended the drama presented by the Juniors in sthe Willimantic Opera houge on Wednesday evening. - Mr. and Mrs, Frank Fitch of Nor. wich were irn town a few days thig has gone to Groton, on the week, the guests of relatives angd friends. Home from Florida. Mrs. Charlotte Carey and Mrs Helen Ashmead arrived at their home Wednesday, after spending the winter in Florida. At W. C. T. U. Meeting. Among those attending the Tri- county W. . T. U, meeting in Han- over, Wednesday, were Mrs. L. K. Ful- ler, M~ and Mrs. W, M, Burnham, Mrs, H. Sweet, Mrs. E. P. Brown, Mrs. ¥. B, Willoughby, and Misses Alice and Grace Sweet. Pleasure for.Grangers. The lecturer's hour at the regular meeting of Shetucket gradge, Friday ., was and conducted by Miss Gertrnde n, worthy Ceres, ‘The programme included musje, speeches, readings and a comedy sketch by several members, and was greatly enjoyed o~ LISBON Tea and Social Hour Follow Business Mesting of Ladies’ Aid Seciety. The members of the Ladies' Aid So- eiety met at the parsenage Wednesday afternoon for thelr annual business meeting. The vice president, Mrs. I, J. Kendall, presided: 7The reports of Mrs, B W, Corbett, secrefar; and Mrs. R, T, Read, treasurer, were read and accepted, The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mrs. I J. Kend: vice presidents, Mrs. F. E. Hyde, Mrs, W, S. Foote; secretary, Mrs. B, W. Corbett; treasurer, Mrs. R.| T. Read; collector rs. Swain; direct- resses, Mrs, J. F. Knight, Mrs, C. A. Mell, Mrs. J. H. Kennedy, Mrs. A. J.| Gallup, Mrs . Read; table commit- tee, Mrs, Ransom Read, Mrs. Victor ‘ampbell, Miss Alice Kennedy, Mrs. C. | A. Mell, Mrs., Swain, Tea W served at the close. In the evening a social was held under the auspices of the Christlan Endeavor society. Personals. J. B. Palmer was in Canterbury on| ! Thursday, where he attended the funeral of Theodore W. Yerrington. Augusta "Weeks of Greeneville and Mrs. Benjamin Brown of South Canterbury were at the home of thelr parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Kendall | Sunduy, "GRISWOLD. Burdick was a bu . Wheel, Tuesda; iss Laur attended th Sevel v iness caller grange e out y h in spite of winter is quite plentiful New Pastor Preaches. John Thomps gathering the cold Rev. orgaj excellent work under the 1 H. L. Burton. Thz outloo coming year is bricht. Windham County DAYVILLE New Treasurer for Ladies’ Aid Society —D. A. R. Delegate Returns. adieés’ Aid society met with the by Law Wednesday afternoon. Mrs, Samuel Gillette was made treas- | urer for the rest of the year, in place | of Mrs. Reynolds, resigned. ‘William Clemens, who has been mo- torman for the trolley line, leaves to | go to Woodstoc Miss Myrtice terbury, attending the convention this k. Mrs, Oswald Street Providence. Home from D. A. R. Congress. Mrs, Frank V. Bennett has return- ed from Washington, where she went The L Mi. lanchard was in Wa- W. R, we is visiting in | i as delega the A. R. pational | congress, Mr. and Mrs,'V m Darrow spent | the w k end in Norwieh d Perry, who was mar- t Hudson, N. H., to Clif- ormerly resided in on and daugh- d in Bosts ned to Pen- acook, move his Little so0 ill he cts to It, who has been is somewhat better, Died at Norwich. Mrs. Alfred Mignault has the sym- pathy of Dz f1 in the death | of her occurred at Brewster on Wedne some time in recenth Downs is at nt. Lewis Downs is gaining and on be out, aft Brennan gnon spent Ik week end in Cummings socketf, Sunday. Len Tripp entertained her dstelle on Sunday Curtis of New London visited | his mothar for the end. WEST WOODSTOCK was in Woon-} Bates Pieasantly Celebrated. Mi i : le up a delightful evening Tiis | wiches, cage, colfee, fruit and were d. and Mrs. Bates remembered. Mrs. Bate 5, though unable to | come in their autos on account of the traveling, sent checks and silver | gifts. They were remembered by many absent ends. Miss Bernice Bates from the Willi- mantic normal school spent a few day. at her home. Miss Edith Eddy is finishing out th year in the Valley school. HAMPTON Leap Year Dance—Four Recsive De- grees at Grange. traded his farm for he ladies Grange hall Louis Butto! ave a eap vear dance in ” Thursday evening. spent Sunday in town, the guest of his mother. Mrs, Hattie Brown and son Edw ted the former’'s mother, Mrs over Sunday. | Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Whittaker and | ndson Russell arrived in town on | Wednesday after spending the winter | in_Pittsburgh. | Little River zrange conferr third and fourth degrees on of four last Friday evening. C. ice cream were served after tion, Frank Philllps has rented the north tenement of his house to the man who | has hired the little building next Chei- | sea inn and Intends opening a shop there, d Utley | the and | the Initia- WESTMINSTER Mrs, Nagh and M. Albon of Darlen, wera recent guests of their sister, Mrs, | Willlam_ Davis. i Rev, Mr, Chapln of Steriing occu- pled the pylpit last Sunday merning. The subject of his discourse was The Transfiguration, MP, Croft of Hanover -will here next Sunday morning) «Mrs, Edwin Edmond was able te at- tend church Sunday after an absenge of several weecks, neeessitated by 'a Sprained ankle,. Her friends were glad to see ner qut again, Rev, A, A, Smith moved his heuse- hoid furniture io Worcester. Thursday, preach Learned 1s at home -} >, state | her home |~ ral weeks' | | { Pomfret Silver Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Byron | ling of the THOMPSON Cousin ef‘ Mrs. Rebert Ream Lest on the Titanie—Meeting of Cengrega- tional Seciety. Miss Elizabeth Dike of Simmons col- lege spent Sunday with her uncle, J. J._Dike, Miss Josephine Jenks has been vis- dting at Dexter Elliott's, Ossian . Mills, and Hemer Mills were at Andrew MIlls' ever Sunday. Miss May Sherman reopened the Pepperbox for the summer last week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hammond spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. H. B, In- graham. Mr. and Mrs, Noble of Pawtucket visited Mr. and Mrs, Clinton Lewls on Sunday. It 1s reported that'George Dexter has sold his farm to Louis Converse. Stephen Ballard, who is i1}, received a postcard shower Thursday. D. W. Burgess visited Providence Sunday. he organ at the Congregational church was tuned by Mr. Hascall of New Hampshire last week. The pub- lic school was closed for Mrs. Arm- strong to assist him. Lost on Titanic, A cousin of Mrs. Robert Ream was one who perished in the Titanic d aster., She was on her way to Vi Ream here. Other friends of am were on board. Grace Cruff attended church and kindergarten at the Westfield (fon- gational church of Danielson Sun- Rev, John R. Moore entertained his ister over Sund: o Woman with M Wednesday afternoon. . Church Meeting. The meeting of the Congregational church is to.be held next Thursday afternoon, At the recent annual meet- ing of ical meeting of that church s voted to pay the organist, Mrs. Clara Armstrong, $50 yearl; A new committee was elected, tomposed of Dexter Elliott, R, C. Paine and R. A. Duniing. A trio at the Congregational church Sunday morning sang the Land Be- Missionary the ecclesia: it Rams a settlement worker in Bqston, has been ill for some time at the home of her friend, Miss Doro- thy Beebe. SOUTH WINDHAM Timothy Watts Returns from Wiscon- sin—Clifford Hoxie Deputy Fire Warden. Miss Georgianna Fiint of Windham rouc Monday for Miss| Mertice principal of the lo- cal Timothy Watts returned from W vhere he has been erecting a ge paper making machine, built by_the Smith-Winct Mfg. Co. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. tow spent 2 day recently with friends in Taft- ave commenced being erected by Deputy Fire Warden. ord Hos en appointed fire warden; his territory ex- tends from the Willimantic line to South Windbam. Mr. and Mrs. Young and lit- tle daughter of Williamstown have been guests Mrs. Cassiu A John Rose returned Monday ord, where she was called 1 friend, Young's sis- Mrs. E. sfield spent Sunday wi s, Edward Humiston. Arthur Ciark nt Thursday Mrs. W, C. Card. EAST WOODSTOCK Birthday Surprise—Social and Enter- tainment in the Chapel. emis of Worcester is visit- Rev. has been v Aldrich and family Sunday with Mr, of spent and May. irner will speak on the ter at the Cgngregational church Sunday morning. Surprised on Birthday. Loren Shead was most agree- orised last Thursday, her , -by several of her neigh i A pleasant afternoon v gerved wite, rce Follows Supper. was given in the chapel 1 and one hundred or more llent supper served by , Mrs, C. E. May, Mr. deman and Mrs. Emma B farce, How the Story Grew, was giv- by eight ladies in the Brick hall, and was loud uded. A quar- tette gav Ve tions. NORTH WOODSTOCK Dynamite in Farming Demonstration— Closing Whist—Grange Drama. A T company ve an inter- exhibition of their products in ing to blow out rocks, stum the farm of L. H. Heale and Wednesday. A number of farmers was present. The Whist club held their last meet- eason in Society hall Fri- ending in an informal refreshments were day dance. served. evenir Lig t At Topeka Hospital. News has been received of the seri- ous illne of Mrs, George Mo who as be some time in Tope in a hospital there for . Lendall Houghton a few weeks' stay mville, Fla. range is re we in Mis arsing a drama. dith Bemis is a guest of niec Allison Potter. » Mrs. Emily Vinton has gone to Put- nam, after a few weeks’ stay with her mother, Mrs. S. Barrett. WARRENVILLE Teachers' Meeting in Third District— Two Practical Addresses. Principal Henry Burr and Miss Skidmore of the Willimantic normal school gave two interesting addresses at the teachers’ schoolhouse of Di those present at the exercises were Principad and Mrs, Henry T. Burr, Miss Skidmore of Willimantic, Mrs. Framk Greene and Miss Vera Bennette of Ashford, Miss Emily Chism, Mrs, George Lipps, s Laura Bicknell, Miss Genevieve Bicknell.J. Martin and A. Burrill of Westford, Mrs. George O, Balch, Mrs. Acorn, Mrs. Noel, Mrs, Lawton, Mrs, M. 8. Louks, Mrs, E, L, James, M, King and Miss Eva Spauld me ting held rict No. in the Among P friend from a few days at the Marbl & Ashford grange, Ne. 90, held lis meeting In Baker's hall Wednesday evening, Robert M, Balch made a busindss trip te Willimantic Wednesday, We admire o well infermed man whe is able to keep his infermation uader cover society | Richard Barton next | With his family. CENTRAL VILLAGE Willing Werkers Welcome Former Member—Joseph Lewls’ Death—La- dies ef G, A. R. Mest, Frederiek Brewster has returned from a few days' vacatien at Atlantic City, Miss Barbara Popgle entertained the ‘Willing Workers at her home Saturday afternoon. The guests of hener were | Mrs, Hdwin Greene and infant daugh- | ter of Marlbero, Mass. Mrs. Greene was before her marriage Miss Agnes Newport, and was a member of the class of Willing Workers. Milss Loulse Tillinghast spent Wed- nesday in Providence. Charles Walker has returned to his home in Southampton, L. L, after visiting his father, Henry F. Walker, who is il » and Mrs, Ralph Tracy and chil- dren of Puinam have been visiting at Alfred Hill's Miss Helen Mathewson entertained a number of young friends at her home Thursday afternoon. ‘William Loring was in Norwich on ‘Wednesday. Herman Chapman has returned from cattle. Frank C. Tillinghast has moved to his new home, recently purchased of Benjamin Briggs. Not Scarlet Fever. The report that Emerson, youngest son of Samuel Collins, is ill with scar- let fever is mot true. The lad is ill, and it was feared scarlet fever might | develop, and all precautions were tak- en, but he is recovering. Mrs, Charles Lester of Providence law, Mrs. Edwin Kenneay, coming to attend the burial of her sister, whose body has been in the memorial vault for several weeks. Miss Rachael Clarke spent Sunday { 2t her home in Springfield, Mass. Her pavents started this week for a trip to Bermuda. The ladies of the G. A. R. met Barber’s hall Friday afternoon. Mrs. Julia H. Newton, who has been spending the winter in New London, during the absence of ner sister, Mrs, Willis Rouse, who is at Cloud, Fla,, has been visiting local friends. Death of Jeseph Lewis. Joseph Lewis died at his home, near Corey bridge, Friday afternoon, after a long and inful illness. He leaves besides his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Ma- bel Tourtelotte; son, Samuel Lewis, and two grandchidren, Morris and Mil- dred Lewis, all of this village. Mrs. Cosmer Young of Danielson visited ends here Saturday, She has in where she spent the winter. George Loring of Worcester spent Sunday at his home. Cleveland Greene of Jewett City is visiting his mother, Mrs. Everett Scranton. dwin Kennedy was in Norwich on Wednesda: 2 Alrs. Warren Hopkins was in Willi- mantic Tuesday. Fredrica Olney here Friday. Mr. and Mrs, Edward Smith and daughter, Hazel, of Groton, spent Sun- day at Esec Smith's. "EASTFORD Eaton Farm Sold—Mrs. Sarah Brad- way to Celebrate 94th Birthday. .. S. on < orth’s sons. Wendell Bosworth has spri. term of school at of Canterbury was Eaton has sold his Bosworth, one of Henry farm to A begun the her home in Boston. She anticipateq tending the Normal school this sum- mer m Hyannis, Mass. Charles W. Clark spent Sunday with his brother and sister in Putnam. He called on friends in West Thampson. Will Be 94 on April 30. Mrs, Sarah Bradway's 94th birthday comes on the 30th of this month. She ell and bids fair to reach the cen~ y mark, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Weeks and two have moved to Ashford. J. M, Tatem will spend the end and over Sunday with hi family here. C. E. Pratt of Putnam, supervisor of s ols, was in town looking after them on Wednesday, the 2ith. George Bosworth of stayed over night with his par- s last week. Willis Warren of Danielson is uest of Mrs, Susan Smith. Farmers in this gection are not do- ing h planting/ is so cold. Rains | are frequent. | Maro E. Lewls spent last Sunday Improvements at Parsonage—Supper Follows Degree Work at Grange. The Ladies’ Aid ciety met in afternoon. ter preached an excel- rmon Sunday morning. Mr. and Carter were entertained at E. B. Ezra Gallup and his men are making 5 improvements around getting it in order for the | y, after several weeks’ visit r children in Rhode Island, Lost Friend on Titanic. Sz Corey had_relatives on die Mrs, board the Titanic, one of whom went ith the e s Witter opened school Monday, week spent with her mother, s i1l . Nellie Frink entertained a few y afternoon. M Annie in Oneco | friends at tea Wedne: M and Sterling. Mr. and Mrs. A, A, Stanton and ton Gallup visited at Origen Gal- esday. Degrees Conferred. | A pleasant 2 » meetlng was held | ¥riday evening, when three candidates were given the third anu fourth de- ees and supper served. Mr. and Mrs, A. A. Stanton and Mrs. Byror. Gallup called on Mrs, Tanner and Deacon J. C. Tanner Sat- urday afternoon. Mrs. Tanner is shw ly improving. Her sister is caring for her. Is Rev. J. F. Plumb to Preach as Can- didate—Winter Tourists Returning. e ach in Plumb of Plymouth 1 the Congregational irch Sunday as a candidate. The C. E. meeting will be led by Miss Emily Lyman and the topic is A Bird's Eye View of the Home Missions of My Denomination. Home from Florida. Miss Sarah Johnson, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Henry Hatch, in Winter Haven, Fla., since January, returned home Monday. Mr. and Mrs, Hatch and L. J. Hammond are expected home Saturday, On account of the cises of smallpox in the family of Eugéhe Wood, on the North Windham road; the attendance at the (enter school has bean very small tl i Many of the puplls have been vacelnated, The coneert which was te have heen glven next week hy Hart's erchestre, has been indefinitely pesiponed, as twe of Eugene Weod's sons are members of the erehestra, Returning frem Pacific Coast, Mps, James T. Baker of New Lone New Hampshire, where he was buying | has been the guest of her sister-in-| returned from New Smyrna,| ‘Woodstock | Margaret Allen has returned to | Southbridge, | the | Ann Corey returned home onj i e o st v 0 c pe ht?t;d, is expected te_jein her daunghter here Saturday. 5 WAUREGAN Fred Page to Leave for the West May 1—Recent Visitors. 2 . John Smith and Herbert Peppler were in Boston Tuesday, attending’the textile show. Mz, and Mrs. John Phillips and Mr. and Mrs. George Worden were in Webster Sunday, going by auto. Misses Martha and Amy Greigson of New Bedford were guests Bunday of their sister, Mrs. H. Peppler. ‘William Peppler and family of Web- ster were guests of relatives here this weele . Mrs. John Baton visited in Provi- dence Saturday. Mrs. Edith Stratton of New Bedford is visiting friends in town. To Go West. Fred Page states that he will leave for the west about May 1. The Hottest Coon In Dixie aggrega- tion, flushed with their previous week's success, played a return date in St, John's hall Tuesday evening, WOOCDSTOCK Edward A. Bowen Returns from Abroad—Address on Dr. Grenfell's Work. Gardner Richardson has returned to New York, Rev. R. R. Kendall on Sunday morn- ing and Thursday evening gave ech- oes from the convocation of Congre- gational ministers at New Haven. Home from Europe. Edward A. Bowen returned early in the week from a trip to France and Spain. Miss Luther’'s Address. Miss Luther, connected with Dr. Grenfell'’s mission in Labrador, is to give a talk on the work there, illus- trated with the stereopticon on Sun- day evening in the Congregational church, The Works family are settled in their new home at the Gordon place. NORTH STERLING New Rural Delivery Route Starts July 1—Seed Potatoes $2 Per Bushel. Miss Gertrude Brooks has returned from -Atlanta, Ga., where she has spent the winter. William Wood has returned to Rhode Island, where he has secured employ- ment, Hon. Avery A, Stanton of Ekonk visited George C. Spooner last week Friday, New R. F. D. Route. The new rural delivery route from Sterling will be established July 1 Marcus Greene and family of Wor- cester visited George Pierce, Jr., last Tuesday. Wet weather is putting the farm- ers back on their work. Seed potatoes at $2 per bushel and the prices may be higher as many lost their seed by freezing in the cellars the past winter, Trout fishermen are luck so far this spring, RAWSON Mr, and Mrs. James Fitzgerald and children were in Brooklyn Sunday and Monday, attending the funeral of Mr. Fitzgerald's brother. Mr. Fitzgerald has the sympathy of many friends in his loss. Miss Mariag. Hammond Mrs. A. B, Kdwards The ladles of the having poor called on Thursday. grange gave a {leap year ball in Grange hall, Hamp- ton, Thursday evening. Joseph Dietchie has completed his engagement with Phillips Bros., and is golng to raise fancy poultry this year. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Mr. and Mrs. Burleson, fomer resi- dents of this place, called on friends and fomer neighbors one day this week. Mrs. Henry Young spent a day or two in Providence recently. Senexet grange conferred the first degree on a class at its last meeting, Robert Lowe, from New Jersey, has| been visiting his mother, Mrs. Lucina Lowe. WOODSTOCK VALLEY Death of Mrs. W. H, Miller—New Teacher in Ninth District. Mrs. W. H. Miller,. who was operat- ed on at the Day-Kimball hospital in Putnam on Saturday, dled that eve- I The body was taken to New k state for burial, Miss Edith Eddy of East Woodstock is teaching at District No. 9 and boarding at Allen Kenyon's, Mrs. O. A. Hiscox i3 visiting her mother and sister in New Haven, Tolland County SOUTH COVENTRY Missionary Association to Work for Thorsby Institute—Day Place Sold. Mrs. Lucy J. Sweet from an attack of pneumonia. The Y, P. S. C. E. gave a supper of the Congregational church Friday evening. They have purchased a new piano for the vestry. To Work for Thorsby. At a recent meeting of the Ladies’ Missionary association, the members voted to work the coming year for Thorsby institute, Alabama, through the solicitation of Miss Helen Jenkins, formierly of this place, now an Instruc- tor at Thorsby. Mrs. W. J. Wilson attended the fu- neral of an aunt in Rochdale, Mase., this week. Sale of Day Place. Harris has purchased from E. G. Day her place in the lower of the town and will take pos- ion at once, L. Tyler Townsend and family are removing to Roxbury, Mass. Miss Grace Tisdale of Groton has been visiting Mr. and Mrs, S, A, Tis- dale this week. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene A. Tracy have arrived from Pinehurst, N. C., where they have been spending the winter. part E They are to room at Miss Hattie M, Albro's. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hutchinson, who have been spending the winter months at 'Westhaven, Fla,; are at their farm here. UNION Grange Plans for Public Children’s Day. Ralph V, Towne returned to Clark college, Worcester, the first of the week. . Mrg, 1, G, Horton visited her dangh- ter, Mrs, James Barrett, in Sturbridge recently, 8. I, Frazler of Springfield was a recent visiter in town. A good number attended the auctien at the late Mrs, Emily Gardner's last Friday, Mashapaug Lake grangs, Ne, 101, will have ehildren’s day mesting, epea te the public today (Baturday), Children are gathering avbutus hles- sems, one of the earliest bleemers, Cowslips and dandeliens are well started. - is recovering | w < STAFFORD Eighteen Candidates Take Pomona De- gree—Frank Smithe and Miss Mary 8mith Thrown from Carriage. Clarke Brown gpent Tuesday Hartford. Mrs. George Stevens of Springfield is the guest of Mr. and Mrs, G. Latnsm. Mrs, Hlla Bass and daughter, Miss Mary Bradw: are visiting friends in Pramingham, Mass, William A. Brown of Franklin, Mass., spent the week end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Alva Brown. A cottage meetipg was heid at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Jones Wednesday evenlng. MrS Swift was leader. Took Pomona Degres, At the meeting of the East Central Pomona grange held with the local grangs last Wednesday about 100 were present. A cluss of 18 took the ¥o- mona degree. Joseph Burley's Funeral, Joseph Burl died Wednesday merning of Bright's disease. Fe leaves a widow and one brother, Beuben Bur- The funeral was held from the family home Iriday afternoon, Rev. W. E. Gaskin officiating. Thrown from Carriage. As Frank Smith and Miss Smith were returning from Springs last week Thursday evening thelr carriago locked wheels with a team that was standing In front of the Vickers place. Both were thrown to the ground, Mr. Smith escaping with a severe shaking up and a few bruises. Miss Smith received a'bad cut on the forehead and a broken rib. Her room in the Pinney gram school as closed Friday and on Monday the work in the three rooms was divided among the three teachers. in Mary the GURLEYVILLE New Pastor at Methotist Church—E. L. Smith Deiegate to Republican State Convention. Mrs, Addie Chapman Freeman of Storrs has moved Dunham house. Mrs. Thurlow Atwood, who has un- dergone an operation at the HAytford hospital, is gaining steadily. Rev, Mr. Tunnicliffe, the new Meth- into the Franklin odist pastor, occupied the pulpit last Sunday. Mrs, George Walk is spending a few weeks with her par Mrs. Henry White, at Ir. and M George Ashford are occupying house meantim Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Simonds were Gurleyville recently. i ent Sunday with her parents, and Mrs. H. E, Si- monds. Henry M. Dunham of Mansfield Cen- ter visited his mother, Mrs. Martha Dunham, Sunday. At Republican Convention. E. L. Smith attended the republi- can conyention at New Haven last week as a delegate. rents, Mr. and Mount Hope. Knowlton of Mrs. Walker's Mr, . has returned Mrs. Arvilla Dunham home after spending the winter in Rochester, N. Y. G. W. Levallay, who has been spend- ing the winter Worcester, has re- turned. Miss Mary Cross v Mrs. Thurlow Atwood, in Hartford Tuesday. Recent Real Estate Sales—Dog Owners Delinquent—Trailing Arbutus Plenty. The Bert Cartier to Asnford purche place has been sold Clinton Zemina has purchased the Dgurmak property at the glass fac- tory. Matthew Tesar is to have the John Mahoney pl tl owned and improved by Dog owners are of securing licens ment. After Ma \dollar is_charged. Some fine bunches of trailing arbu- tus have been gathered e delaying the The frequent work on the highw Willington represented= on _the state central committee by Col. W. H Hall. Snakes in Old Well. Near Ed Greene’s place « of Manstiel from an that harbc a colony 48 were attracted into & ed. It is said there a low. Hike of Boys' Club. Eight merabers of the Bc club took a walk to Willin Sunday, attending th 3 Sunda hool, where heartily welcome. " COLUMBIA Frank St. Martin Breaks Arm and Wrist—Pastor Preaches on Recent Disaster. Mr. and Mrs. John ¥ all of Willl mantic were guests Mr. and M ‘W. Porter lu the morning church Arm and Wrist Fractured. Frank St. Martin of Lebanon, while returning from Willimantic last Sat day evening, thrown from vagon near Green's ('c his arm and wrist. 1 take Sun service. Lyman's parents, James A. Dtley. ection of d between Columbia and W being put in condition for summer travel. It Is being graveled in place crushed trap rock will be Spoke of Titanic’s Loss. In his Sund morning dis I.Rev. E. O. Foster several times to the Titanic disaster and at the ing service it was the specis of his remarks. Two vases of beauti- ful carnations wer: ed upon the desk by Mrs, H. V The flow- ors were the gift John Ran- dall of Willimantic. Chester B. Lyman, annlled later. ourse luded even- subject 1 f who ankle several weeks ago, Is broke able to his about, HEBRON Rain Decreases Attendance at Whist —School Pupils Give Entertainment. The dance at the town hall Friday evening was well attended and greatly enjoyed. Mrs. H. F. Tennant and two chil- dren made a short visit in town last week. There was a whist at Miss Kelloga's Monday evening. Owing to the rain but few were present, but all had a fine time. School Entertainment. The pupils of the grammar school gave an entertainment and dance Fri- day evening. Miss Clara Pendleton has been at her father's for a few day: April showers nearly every day and the grass is looking well. The roads in several parts of the toewn are in bad shape. Miss Nettie Griffin is helping Mrs, J, B. Tennant. Miss Fdua New Britain. Herbert Wileex' of Waterbury was in town ever Bunday, Several frem this place attended the operetta given by the Academy Glee elub in Ceichester last Friday eve- "Smith spent Sunday in " ning, 3 Hawley White, the slation agent at an_early date, i Cob e ] The Week's Visitors—Pastor ed First Year at Local Church. Miss Rulofson and Mr. ’n” of Springfield, Mass, Mrs, C. Willlmantic and Eugene Beebe New Salem, Mass, (sister :“- of Mr. Beebe), were guests . and Mrs, Beebe for several days this week, Profit in Hay. Charles Baker sold and delivered the last of his hay on Thursday to par- ties in Manchester, getting more than ?f]t]een per cent. better prices than st all, Russeil Davenport of Utah, at ent a student in Amherst Mess,, 15 the guest of his cousins, M. ‘:;zlxd Mrs, Bartlett and Mr, and Mrms. 88, Hyman Bmith of West wasg the guest of his brother, ‘Smith, and Mrs, Smith for three days. Mr. and Mrs. Richards arrived hers Tuesday for the summer, Sunday completes the first year of Rev. John J. Loeckett as pastor of the Congregational church. He will presoh. at 10,45 a. m. and § p. m. Arthur Maoc- Donald leads the Christian Endeswor at 780 p. m. On Sunday afternoon at 3 o‘doek - there was a good attendance at tbe Bible school and preaching The anthem by the choir was much em- Jjoyed. Relatives from Manchester have besn for a few days with the Cosgrove fam- uy“m Cuzygro!l. Miss Ricketts of T \ h'\‘r‘lt Hllgslde for a villLM - Mrs. E, W. Darrow is entertaining her aunt, Mrs. Loomis of Manchester. Frederick Allis, the purchaser of the Judge Rider property, is in town, There will be a service comdueted by Rev, E. W. Darrow at Waeslay chapel, West Willington, wext Sunday evening. STORRS Grange CoMerfiugn—:m for Piano Fund, There was a special meeting of the grangs Monday evening at which two candidates were given the first mmd second degrees. The Ladies' circle met in the chuneh varlor Thursday afternoon. A barrel was packed for the scheol at Grand- view, Tenn. A concert was given in the ehumch Friday evening. There was an inter- esting and varied programme. 'The proceeds are to be used to pay for the su]r)ula:' school piana. r. C. D. Jarvis has recen chased & touring car. ol Ja Charles Berr, who Is In Spring- fleld hospital, is slowly b Irom an operation for appendicitis, Mr. and Mrs, (larence Parsons af Hartford spent Sunday with Mr, and Mrs, Frank M. Charter. Mr. Parsnns sang a g0io during the morning servies az“the f‘gnm«ntml church. Mr. and Mrs. Williams it :V‘lth Mrs. Carrie mMm.w hw ar Jacoh Loetscher has entered the em- ploy of Moses Bartlett for the H. Cotter of Springfield was a gr Mr, and Mrs. Mahlon Hayward lay. SPRING HILL Miss Ida E. Reynolds is ot homs af- ter a visit of several weeks in Brook- Iyn, N, Y, Walter Cummings and family return .- ed to their home In Webster, Maga, last Monday after a lengthy visit with Mrs. B, M. Sears. D. C. Flaherty went to Rockvills Jast Wednesday and got excused from fur- ther jury duty at this term of court. Mrs. B, M. Sears and Mrs. W, A, Z\'Md were In Willimantic.on Thurs- ay, W. A. Weld set 100 eges under: hens and took off chickens, Newt BOLTON Willlam R. Purple of Hartford was the guest of John H. Maseey ever Sunday. Mrs. Frank H. Faton has from Stafford, where she was relatives. Mrs. Ruby Ward of Manchester was the guest of her father, James ¥. MY burn, the first of the week. Michael Sheridan has returned 3 from St. Francis' hospital, where hag heen for two weeks having Wi hand treated which was imjured n & SGW pOwer. Anrnette Pomaroy of W! guest of her aunt, ‘White, over Sunday. Indsor was Willtam STAFFORDVILLE T.ester Childs had the forefinger of Wiy right hand amputated last week Wad- {nesday. The loss was caused by an | infected wound. . Geors Andrews of Springfield has been spending a few days in town and making improvements on the Andrews property. 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