Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 11, 1912, Page 10

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES Windham County CENTRAL VILLAGE Miss Josephine Armstrong Benefits by Sea Trip—Weekly Rhetoricals at High Scheol. Mrs. Thosas Kennedy and daugh- ters, Dorothy and Millicent, are visit- ing at Mrs. Kennedy's mother's home n Providence, Her little daughter Mil- licent iz recovering from a severe ill- ness, Miss Armstrong Improv Miss Josephine Armstrong of Paw- tucket, R. I, who resigned as assist- ant principal at the local high school n account of ill health, has been vis- iting friends. She has recently re- turned from a trip to the Bermuda is- lands much _benefited. Mr, and Mrs. George Carey of Norwich spent Friday at Fitch A. Ca- re 8. Allan Mofitt is ill with scar- let fever. She contracted the disease while caring for her husband, who is recovering and able to be around the house. Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Vassar and son Kimer spent Sunday alL Amasa Ma- hewson's in Moosup, Mrs. Bmily Larkin of Oxford, Mass., hss been the guest of Mrs. William Dean. § Gone to lllineis. Mrs, (George Loring has gone to Ilinois to spewd a month with rela- tives. Miss Kdna Lillibridge is spending a week with her cousin, Mrs, Robert Jarrett, in Providence. e awyer Samuel Harvey of Will- mantic has been & visitor in town. Mischief Done by Boys. Several windows were broken in Fitch Carey's house a few nights ago by boys who were celebrating the ticktack season. % George Glllette of Hanover, Mass., has been a visitor here. He recently moved from this *village. Mrs. Peter Burke has been in Web- on account of the serious her little grandchiid, son of Ma, lIness of Stephen Marcustre. 2nk Bdgerton has moved his fam- from Arcadia, R. L, into the Spicer ment, vacated by Frank C. Tilling- Willlam Jowett has returned cral weeks' siay with relatives trom se n Southbridge, Mass, heridan Walker of New York has been spending several days with his father, Henry F. Walker, who is con- fined to his home by illness. May Basket Party. A May basket party was held at Miss Hazel Evers a few evenings ago. Miss Rachael arke spent Sunday in Springfield, Mass. Mr. and Mrs, Willis D. Rouse have returned irom their wintér home in St. Cloud, Florida. Mrs, J Hawkins Newton has re- turned a spending the winter with elat New London. ter Gibbs of New Haven ay at George R, Torrey's. Orlo Speed, who has been at to where her ives n Hopkins of Providence spent with relatives. High School Rhetoricals. The following weekiy rhet orical pro- gramme was carried out at the high Torrington, Sunday echool Quartette, Messrs, Sullivan, Williams, Barber and Main; reading, Olive Tanner; plano trio, Myra Mahue, Beatrice Dean and Willlam MecFar- | Louise Eiliott, Mary | Parkhurs Benedict Walter La- horus, school. throp, EAST WOODSTOCK Dr. C. C. Glldcrslaavo Sells Out Prop- erty and Practice—To Move to Nerwich, Mrs. B4 Hager and of Schenectady, N. Y., Alice Johnson Mrs. Jane Perry, who has been with her son, Henry J. Potter 2d in Hart- ford for the past four months, returns Wednesday Mrs. Nellie Newton, who s been vigiting Mre beth White, has re- turned to Arlington Mrs. E. B, May has been vigiting H. nnister and family in Webster threa children are visiting Mrs, Missionary Meeting, 3 The missionary meeting was held in the chapel Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Roscoe Alton was hostess, Topie, Pro- tecting American Boys and Girls. Leader, Mrs. J. 8. May, assisted by Mrs, Pratt and Mra. F. E. May. The eiection_of officers resulted as fol- ows: President, Mra. T, A. Turner; vice president, Mrs, . Wetherell; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. E. E. May. The hostess served wafers, grape juice and fudge during the social hour. Moving to Norwich. Dr. C. C. Glldersleeve, who has been physician here for nearly 20 years, has so'd his property and practice, and will remove with his family to Nor- ch next week. Dr. Glildersleeve has nad an extensive practice, has been very successful, anfl will be greatly missed. He is a member of the school board and trustee of Woodstock acad- Mrs. Gildersleeve has been ac- church work, having a class in Sunday school, being secretary and treasurer of the Ladies’ Afd socfety, also serving as organist for some months. She is a member of I’Apres Midi club, An Informal farewell re- ception will be given Dr. Gildersleeve and family Monday evening in the Brick hall, NORTH WOODSTOCK Grange Drama Receipts $40—Farewell Reception. Trving Paine was in Union last week as one of the appraisers of the Dea- con Lawson estate. The drama given by the grange Sat- urday evening was well attended and well presented. About $40 was taken in Mr. and Mrs. Luther Leavitt were guests Sunday of Mrs. James Morse in North Ashford. Reception Invitations. Invitations have been received to a reception Monday evening to be given Dr. and Mrs. C. C, Gildersieeve, who are to leave for their new home in Norwich May 15, Many relatives and friends in this vicinity feel deep re- gret at their departure, Miss Busan Smith, who has been spending the winter in Hartford, has returned to her home here, Miss Bunice Hibbard of Springfleld and Mrs, Alice Hayward and children were guests of Mrs. Lucy Hibbard over Sunday. ABINGTON imer Oakman of Beston visited le- friends Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Bllistt daughter weré recent guests at I, Ellic Rev. George Read will eonduet ser- vices at the Jericho scheolhouse Sun- day afternoens, Bdward MeGrath of Besten was a loeal visitor last week, and 0. Fishing For Frouble. Up in New Hampshiro they eried “A bass Theedere.”—Bosten Herald, s home since her marriage, | BROOKLYN Rev. Doctor George F. Genung At- tends Seminary Rnuman—P'nonal Items. Mrs. Eben Holden and daughter of Boston are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt O. Park: Mrs, Alfred Pray of Barrington, R. 1, recently visited her sister, Mrs. Clarence A, Porter. At Seminary Reunion. Rev. George F. Genung D. D, left Monday to attend commencement ex- ercises of Rochester Theological Sem- frary. This commencement will be which Dr. Genung was a member. His brother, Professor John I. Genung D. D., of Amherst joined him at Springfield, Ma: and with him at- tended the reunion. Letters unclaimed in the Brooklyn postoffice are addressed to Mrs. H. B. Willlams, Mr. George L. Bailey, D. D. Williams and F. H. Bedford Mrs, Charles A. Downs visited Prov- idence on Friday, making the trip by auto. Mrs. ' George F. Genung was in Hartford Monday and Tuesday at- tended the Missionary meeting in Groton, Conn. Mr. and Mra. R. A. Hanly and daughter of Webster, Mass., visited Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Hanly the past week. Alton H. Robbins of Mansfield Depot is visiting friends in town. Miss Emma Miller is home after an absence for the most of the past winter, g Mrs. Cora Demit, of Pawtucket, R. I, 1s the guest of Mrs. Anna B. Cum- mings. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hatch are visit- ing in New York and Southport, Conn, CANTERBURY State Cattle Inspector Busy—Damag- ing Forest Fire. Dr. E. E. Bennett was called out last week by the state.to inspect cat- tle at Oneco, Plainfield and Voluntown. Dr. Bennett takes the late Dr. Sam- uel Bradford's place as cattle inspec- tor. H. J. Carpenter of Plainfield and his brother’ Frank of Stafford Springs were ceallers Sunday at Golden Rod farm and also at Crystal Spring farm, where they took dinner. Bad Forest Fire. Last Friday there was a largé forest fire which did damage to property be- longing to William N. Medbury, Mrs. Annfe Dawson and the Bennett broth- ers, Dr. E. E, Bennett and his brother ‘)Albert, doing heavy damage to the last | named and frightening some of the women pretty thoroughly, as most of the men were away, Mrs, E. E. Ben- (mn could find no one at home by tel- ephone and had to run to a number of | places where they had ro telephones. She managed to collect a bunch of fire fighters and they put it out. School in the Tenth district, West- minster, has been closed this week, as the teacher, Miss L. M. Robbins, is | sick. One of her puplls, Estella May | Bennett, is also sick with severe throat | trouble. | H. J. Carpenter of Plainfield is ill, | as is also George Barstow of Spring L ke farm. \ . B. Medbury spent the week end Plainfleld with his uncle, George Rainsford. Misses Clarissa and Grace Medbury spent Sunday at the same | place and brought their brother home. | | WESTMINSTER | s | County President to Adgress W. C. T. | U.—Commu n Service. A meeting of the local W. C. T. U, will be held in the church next Sun- day afternoon; The annual free will | oftering will be taken, The county | president is expected to speak. | Mr. Croft of Hanover occupied the | pulpit Sunday. The communion service, which was postponed last Sunday, will be held | next Sunday morning. Mr. Coit and family have arrived at their summer residence, Miss Lulu Robbins was obliged to close school several days this week on | account of iliness. Mrs. Mead is entertaining her sister, Mrs. Shorter, from New York. Miss Grace Rathbun has from a visit in Norwich. The U, 8. mail boxes on the corner returned near the parsonage have been repaint- ed by Frank Parkhurst, Charles Dewing of Howard Valley 8 a caller here Friday. Misses Marfon and Mildred Pike of Raymond district were callers on Miss Lulu Robbins Krida Mr., and Mrs. Myron Allen of Scot- land were In town Monday. WINDHAM Charles Lyman in St. Joseph's Hospit- al—Library to Open Twice a Week. Charles Lyman, who has been il for some time, is now in St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic. Dr. B. B. Thompson of New York i at his summer home here. He wili be joined by his family soon. Mrs. Horace S. Eaton is visiting in Millbury, Mass, Mrs, ('hnr‘mn Campbell and Mrs, Frances Campbell have returned to Springfield, Mass., after spending the spring vacation at R. G. Watrous'. Home from California. The Misses Pattop, who have been occupying Guilford Smith’s home in South Windham during the absence of the family in California, have return- ed to their home on the Green. Mrs, Charlotte Lathrop, who has been {ll with a cold, Is improving, al- though still under the care of a nurse. The free library is to be open twice a week again, on Wednesday and Sat- urday. A number of new books have been purchased. Miss Maria Rizzo of New. York is with her sister, Mrs. J. . Woods, for the summe NORTH STERL!NG Joseph Pidge Active at 90—Few Trout from Snake Meadow Brook. come, Cowslips hav frionds here Sunday. the farmers back with thefr work. in Danielson Tuesday. impossible for forest fires for days to come, busy recently working en the road, are bad for teams and autos. go few trout taken from Bnake Meadow brook hera as very high. POMFRET CENTER Geerge Botham, Jr., Mrs, B. at Worcester and Plainfield. The drouth appears to be broken. John Ash was is sick. ers in their first summer spray, well as ather work, Many oats. marked as a reunion of the class of H, V. Stackpole of Danlelson visited The rainy weather has been putting Mr, and Mrs. Henry H. Crowell were The hsavy rainstorms have made it sume Mr, Jordan of Providence visited Charles Rounds last week. Jasoh Pidge, who is over 80, was throwing out the small stones which Not for many years has there been the noted this spring, fich being scarce and the water E. Brown has been visiting in Boesten Monday. The wet weather has hindered farm- as on heavy greund have not been able te plow for May Basket Hung to Miss Frances - Riess—Serenade for Mr. and Mrs. Guilford Smith. Harry Avery, traveling salesman, re- turned to Newark, N. J,, Monday, after a short visit with his father, E. W, Av- ery. Mrs. Lockwood of Gilead was a week end visitor with her daughier, Mw E. Humeston. P. Barstow and Cassius Barstow “j‘e recent visiters nt South Nor- Mr. and Mrs, Gulllurd Smith, who have been spending the winter in Pas- adena, arrived here Tuesday. Timothy Watts was a visiter in Hart- ford Sunday. Joseph Smith of Bridgepert spent Sunday at his home here. John Jenninge, who for twenty odd years has been tool maker for the Smith-Winchester Manufacturing Co., has retired from active work. Mrs. Leuls Kress entertalned a num- ber of young people at a baked bean supper at her home recently. A number from here took part in the Old Folks' concert given by the Meth- odist church at Willimantic Tuesday evening. Miss Alberta Eno returned Tuesday from Pasadena, Cal, where she has ben spending the winter. Miss Helen Blakesiey of Lebanon Ewm Wednesday night with Mrs. W. . Card. May Basket Hung. The Cadets of the St. Paul's Episco- pal church of Willimantic, led by Fred- erick Herrick, hung Miss Frances Kress a very handsome™May basket one even- ing recently. Given a Serenade. Thursday evening the South Wind- ham fire department, ‘escorted by ‘Wheeler’'s band of Willlmantic, march- ed to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guil- ford Smith. A number of selections were played in honor of their return from Lalll’nrnls. " EKONK May Day Gath-rmp at Gallup Home- stead—Local Representatives at Milk Producers’ Meeting. Miss Jeannette Gallup entertained all her brothers and sisters and their fam- ilies at their annual May day gather- ing at the Gallup homestead Sunday and served one of the elaborate din- |ners for which she is famous. Heard New Pastor. As the Sterling Hill people had no pastor Sunday they came to Ekonk and worshipped with the Ekonk church and listened attentively to a helpful and upunmg sermon by the new pastor, Rev. Willlam Reynolds, his subject be- ing The Atonement. Mrs, Nellie Frink and son, George, went to Providence Thursday to help celebrate the birthday of Mrs. Frink's brother, Herbert Bixby. Darbia's auto truck brought a load of new furniture to the parsenage on Tuesday from Danielson. Twenty-six members of Plainfield grange vigited Ekonk grange Friday | evening and presented a very interest- |ing programme. Harry Sayles cut his knee so badly that several stitches were required to close the wound. Mrs. Corey is entertaining her grand- daughter. A number from lere attended the meeting of the milk producers in ]Plainfield Thursday. | _ Rev., Mr, Reynolds went to Danielson ‘\lond:ly and attended a meeting of the school board, of which he is a mem- ber. The Ladies’ Aid society met in Grange’ hall Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Woodmansee of Glasgo were at Byron Gallup's Satur- day. Jeanette Gallup is visiting tn Woodstock and Providence. Mrs, Chapman has gone to Norwich for the week. WOOCDSTOCK Allison E. Wilcox Returns from Brazil —C. W, Bowen Guest of A. 8. Hardy. Miss Insa Henrichs arrived Thursday to open Cloverlea for the summer. Home from Brazil. Allison E. Wilcox, who has been en- gaged In construction work in Brazil, is the guest of his grandfather, C. P. ‘Wilcox. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Hull and Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Willlamson of Springfleld were week end guests of Willlam M. Gallup. Guest of A. 8. Hardy. Clarence W. Bowen of New York is spending a week with A. S. Hardy. The road between South Woodstock and Woodstock Hill is beilng surveyed for making improvements, An addition has been built to the bungalow at Valleyside. Mrs. Willlam M. Gallup and Master Lester W. Gallup have been visiting relatives in Springfield and Hartford. HAMPTON Profitable Meeting of Grange—Hotel Season Opens. Mrs, Charles H. Benziger, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Will- fam Pear], has returned to her home in Auburn, R. L Little River grange held an open meeting last Friday evening. The sub- ject under discussion was Hducation. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stockey have opened the Chelsea Inn and Prospect house for the summer. Leroy Pearl of Brookiyn called on his brother, A. B. Pearl, Sunday. Mrs. William Phillips spent a day recently with her sister in Warren- ville. Mrs, P. H, Pearl, who spent the win- ter in Hartford, is at her home here. Miss Alice Smith of Hartford spent the week end at Miss A. M. Burn- ham's. It is expected that Mr. Sibley, the juventle deputy, will visit the Juvenile grange this (Saturday) afternoon. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Neighbors' Night at the Grange. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Swan of Provi- dence spent the week end at Henry Wells'. Louis Duffes went to Norwich last Sunday to visit Mr. Willlams, and found him much improved. Senexet grange accepted an invita- tion of Dudley grange for neighbors night, May 10. % Henry Wells, George Butts and Rob- ert Safford attended the Masonic lodge at Mqosup Tuesday evening. The grand master was present with his as- sociate officers . They made the trip by automobile. Several children are out of school, having whooping cough. WAUREGAN ; Mr. and Mrs. John C. Adams of Put- nam were guests of relatives here Sunday and Monday, James Hogan of Pawtucket visited relatives and friends here Sunday. Themas Murphy of Moline, IlL, call- ed on Wauregan friends one day this week, | Miss 31as Weod of the Memorial hos- pital, Worcester, made her parents a short call Thursday. Mrs, Bertha Stone entertained Mrs. Lucy Hopkins of Danielssn Sundn% Mrs. Jehn Phillips visited in New London pne day last week, Mrs, H. C. Swan is a guest of her daughter, Mrs, Spencer, in Wercester. Oliver Dennett was called to Hol- yoke Menday by the death of a brether, sympathy of many lfludn ‘here in thelr loss. ‘Miss Sadie Fitzgerald is visiting her andparents, Mr. lud Mrs, Bdward B gl . ips was 3 in Wilimantic Saturday. Mrs. Everett Whitehouse and Miss Rachel Kenyon were in Willimantic I W. Hammond ‘was in Abingten Tuesda: P STERLING. Local Members at Masenic Banquet in Moosup. The Epworth league prayer meeting was held Friday evening in the vestry of the M. B. church. ‘The Ladies’ Aid society met with Mrs. H. B. Mowry on Wednesday af- ternoon. A p An automobile ran over and killed a bulldog belonging to sqfiro J. Thorn- ley Bunday. Miss Annle Tripp is taking the place of the principal, Miss QGrierson, in the terling ed school. Miss Grierson is still too ill to resume her duties. eral of the members of Moosup Masonic lodge residing in this town attended the banquet given in Moosup Tuesday. WILSONVILLE GeaunPlrryathwunloul visitor Sunday. Miss Hattle Jennings was a Putnam visitor one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. 8. Adams were-in Web- ster Thursday. Merton Childs was in Webster Wed- nesday en business. Tolland County SOUTH WILLINGTON Death of Adolph Korper, Selectman for 25 Years—Only 103 Dog. Registered. Homer N. Neil, Jr, was home from New Britain over Scnday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Holman and son Willlam of Manchester were Tecent guests of Mrs. B J. Holman. Messrs. Joan and Albert Richardson Jeft Monday morning for Three Rivers, Canada, to attend the fumeral of their mother, who died Sunday. 103 Dogs Tagged. One hundrei and three dogs bave been registered in this town this year. Only one got caught on the dollar penally, but *here are others. At a meeting of th> stockholders of the Rockvillo-Willimantic ~ Lighting company held in Willimantic Monday Col. W. H, Hall was elected on the board of directors. Misses Ida and Edith Lawson of East Windsor were recent guests of Mr. and Mre. Harry Denman. OBITUARY. Adolph Korper. Willington has lost one of her mosat notable men of affairs in Adolph Kor- per, who died at his home in this vil- lage shortly after 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. For the past year he had done the work of bookkeeper for Gardiner Hall, Jr., & Co, at his home, as also that of first selectman, an .of- fice wiich he had held continuously for 25 years; he was not renominated last fall because he refused to gerve longer. Mr. Korper was an Austrien and came here when a young man. He first worked for the Willington Glass Cc, but soon entered the employ of G. Hall, Jr., & Co. in 1868. He has served a8 county commissioner two terms and represented the town in the legisia- ture. He was a member of Mill lodge, No. 24, A, F. and A. M, and was sec- retary for a number of years. Mr, Kor- per had a wonderful memory and de- lighted ir recalling !ncidents that had occurred many years before and relat- ing them in detail. His assoclations with men prominent in the state left with him a large fund of pleasant memories that he often drew upon. Hif was a life that was full to the brim with business that was always care- fully, methodically and thoroughiy done. At the close of his 25 years of service ag first selectman he was pre- sented a loving cup by the town in ap- preciation of his valued services. He is survived by a widow and four chil- dren, Mrs. Lena K. Brackett of this village, Louis, Leo and Leslie Korper of Hartford, and five grandchildren. At the age of 66 years his labors are ended. Although he had felt that he had not long to live, yet his death came sudden and unexpected. HEBRON Congrogctionll.—c—}mrch Being Reno- vated—Social Club’s Dance. Mrs. L. M. Lord was the guest of H. K. Viner in Cromwell over Sun- Fred Rathbun was in Willimantic Saturday. J. N. Hewitt and W. Chamberlain were in Norwich last Friday. Mr. Pratt of West Willington was a caller in town Tuesday. The Congregational church has been renovated and the men are putting down the new carpet that was pre- sented them by Mr. Jacobs of Hart- ford, a former res{dent of this town. Mr. Voorhees was a caller in town last week. He is working in the in- terest of the Wallingford tuberculosis sanitarium. Dance at Town Hall. There was a dance at the town hall Friday evening, given by the Social elub. Edward Smith and C. J. Strand at- tended the reception and dance at the normal school, Willimantic, Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Smith wers in Hart- ford s-tnrd A few of the young people met in the town hall Wednesday evening and passed two hours pleasantly, daneing. C. J. Btrand went to the teachers’ eonvenuan in New London, Friday, Ma: lu Doyle went home Friday to stay over Sunday. Mrs, Etta Horton went to Hartford to visit her mother last Friday. C. J. Strand_was in Springfield and Northampton Saturday. GURLEYVILLE Enjoyable Social—Farrar Case Nolled by Court. Friday evening of last week a social, nder the auspices of the Boelal Be- nevelent society of the M. H. church, was held at the conference reom. Thers wu a good attendance. After supper ed there were selectionS on a nuphophone given by Miss Ethel Bimonds and recitations by Mr. Avery | from Storrs college. There was no scheel teacher, Miss Frances Bliss, attending the teachers’ cenvention In New Lon- don, Case Nelied. The suit against B, F. Fasrar, which has been pending in eeust for seme time and which was assigmed to be tried at the April term of the superior ceurt in Rockvills, was nelled by the Sunday Mr. a mem- berortheumundetym hntm-l'.l observ: the the society will be taken. For the summer, at least, the En- deavor society will meet on Thursdey eveniugs at the conference roem at 7.30 o’clock. The Ladies’ Ald society held their monthly business meeting on th. :f- ternoon of the first month. Miss Katharine Evu'.tt ald Mrs, Una Reunds Woods served five o'clock tea. Miss Merveceau returned Monday from New York. Mr. and Mrs. Rapeljai cfona‘a N. J, who were among last summers guests at _Hillside, arrived Monday evening, coming direct from Atlantic City. Rev. E. W, Darrow attended the fu- neral of Col Marvin Knowliton at Hen- ry Uplon’s, in Ashford, Monday. Scheol Exhibition. The public exhibition of the schools last Saturday afternoom in the Cemter schoolhouse ~was largely attended. There were remarks by Rev. E. W. Darrow, Colonel Hall, rison, Principal Burr o mal echool, Willimantic, and others. The teachers and puplls were compli- mented for their excellent work. Mr, p Harold W. Pratt of Profldanc- are at qu-nt View for a short time. Miss Hills, who has been for a few weeks at Mrs. Gardner's, returned to Boston on Monday. Farm work is rushing, the season is so much Jater than ususl. Selectman Edward redge and his gang of men are doing excellent road work in the bad places, especially on the flat west of Glass factory. COLUMBIA State Dopukvy Price Addresses Grange —Jewett S. Collins Injured. Columbia grange heid its reguiar meeting Wednesday evening of last week. State Deputy W. E. Price of ‘Warehouse Point was present and ad- dressed the meeting. Addresses were also made by members of the grange. S. B. West spoke upon the subject, Good Roads, and Charies Hitchcock gave an interesting talk about Trees. There was singing by Jewett S. Collins and Miss Lillian Sayles. Another Rooseveit Egg. The Columbia hen that laid the fa- mous “Roosevelt egg” is engaged in rearing a family. Like the Colonel she is no believer in race suicide. The owner of the hen, Mrs. Charles Mar- shall, has recently forwarded another egg, similary marked, to the editor of Guide to Nature, telling how it was done, and incidentally remarking that she never supposed the joke would be on the American Museum of Natural hisi Local milk producers who for sev- to guarantee: them. prators Come and leefll'-line, to $125.00. These as soon a * you see them. and are rapidly displacing by the Ladies Aid society was put off eral months have been shipping their |, n¢i| next week on account of the milk from Willimantic are now ship- ,u,r:n, o ping it from Chestnut Hill as formerly. The frequent rains have kept the school At the session of the Sunday last evening, Superintendent Clayton Hunt was chosen delegate to the Tol- land county Sunday school conference held at Mansfleld on Thursday, with instructions to secure another mem- ber of the school to accompany him as delegate. Telephone Man Injured. Jewett 8. Collins, whe is in the em- ploy of the Southern New England Telephone company, met with a pain- ful accident last Saturday, while at work in Manchester. He was holding on to some iron work with his left hand, while turning a meachine screw with a screwdriver, when the screw- driver slipped and went entirely through the left forefinger. A sur- geon attended to the injured fingar, STORRS Cadet Battalion in Camp—New Recti- fier for Chemical Laboratery. The Cadet battalion has been in for a week at Fort Wright, Fish- ers Island. The battalion is oompo'd of three companies anfl a band, with a fuil complement of officers, with Lieut, J. M. Churehill of the 18th regular in. fantry commandig officer and instruc- tor, New Rectifier for Laboratery. The mercury arc rectifier for trans- forming the alternating light current has been installed in the chemical lab- oratory. The current will be used for chemical work and for the stereopticon with the {llustrated lectures, Wires will be run from the rectifier to the several | ‘buildings where the eurrent is needed. Mrs. Charles Thom and daughter, Be- atrice, hav returned from Port Jeffer- son. Mrs, Charles L. Ba/nch is visiting her sister, In 8t. Louis. President C. L. Beach spent part of the week with the Cadets in camp. A party from the coliege went to Fishers Island Friday ve vistt the stu- dents in camp at Fort Wright. The Tolland County Sunday School assoclation held an interesting meet- ing at Storrs Thursday. that it has been impossible for farmers to get land ready for seed. Spring Hill furnished its quota of nmllhml at the meeting of Fcho | .un two candidates for initia- Ye housewife getteth busy with the garden rake thess days and slicketh up the front yard. STAFFORD Local Delegates to Universalist Con- vention—Odd Accident to Horse. Mrs, George Bray attended the May ‘preakfast in Palmer last week. It was necessary to shoot Albert Cro- sler's horse last week, as it had brok- en u- leg. Annls Brown and Miss Lena Wohnh of Springfleid lpam Sunday nnd Mrs. J. P. lnfl )fl- ‘lln "Brad- [M Mr. and Mrs. George , Mass. Pinney, h Holt and Mre. Brily % and Miss Hannah Black at- th Universalist convention in e this week. Horee’s Strange Accident. Ain unusual aceident happened to a to W. T. Jones last mnchd at the home of Thresher it rubbed its head an old-fashioned doorlatoh, that camght in the corner of the eye, tearipy the flesh so that it was neces- sary to take two -tkchu l-'.LLlNGTON Funeralitef Charles Burr—Many Attend May Breakfast. The firporal of Charles Burr was held from his' home Sunday afternoon. Rev. D. E. Juwes officiated. A quartette compoged’ of Misses Warner and Clough and Messrs. Richardson and Nangle s:wug Asleep in Jesus, (‘hrm tian’s Goodk-Night, and Sometime We'll ‘nderstandy, The bearers were Charles and Burt Mxase of Springfield. George lnd l!lrl EW thaway, Charles and Har- ‘h-'. was a_large number Burial was in Gifts for Elder Morse on 98th Birth- day—May Basket Surprive. Friends of Hider Amasa Morss, & former resident of Union, remembered that his 98th birthday was Wednes- day of this week, and sent him birth- day greetings. He is with his daugh- ter, Mrs. M. P. J, Walker of Btafford Springs. Merrick 8. Marcy of Southbridge called on friends in town recently, C. T. Newell made a week end visit with friends in Reckville and Hlling- tol fiowers. .R\?« of New York is home for the summher. m May bueakfast was a great suc- uBusi Many from Spring- fld‘. Hartfore ‘and Rockville attended. B\:)LTON Migs Clarn Pllfi of Hartford was (he guest of her q‘mdn. Miss Anna B. Post, the first o1l the week. Hynee Miss Annie M. ul'-:"o'?:a hu‘ been J fornia sincy> etober, is ex- May basket shower surprise’ party.|'" C:;i o e N e oy r 3. Oide ls ung s the doctor's care. e ¥ -Was pastponed d Mrs. J, Alton Loomis' son te Tuesday evening, when they had an enjoyable tim SPRING HILL Rev. Leonard Smith's Resignation Aec- cepted—Secial Pestponed. The selectmen held their regular monthly meeting in the town clerk’s of- fice last Monday. There were an un- usually large number of orders drawn n. Peter Laitaille visited friends town last week. Pupils in schoel distriet Neo. 1 M their teacher, Miss Anna \m Burt D""é? a few days in EIl- }l"lum. b.:'t’ “me.mm"‘ ' to which they plan to e in a fow flefi. ud Mres. Clayence H. Hanna of ‘Hebron were recent ivisitors in town. Miss Allce M. Eat\m of Reckville spent Sunday with re 'atives in town. EAST WlLLk\NGTON ‘nn the Weld place Wednesday after- Friday, the | neon. on the town treasurer. | A deer stopped to feed while cross- Mrs. John De Youn ]‘y“nd ‘dhleua::r‘- ing the open fleld near the bufldings|l0ls visited Mrs. Ba week, The owners of the Luc\en Holt place, Mr. and Mra. Horton, ard expected this 'mu Mattis Copsland is suffering with a burn on her amii ecaused by eid. e‘"‘“‘iifl:fil in meving 1utn his new haus Mrs. Angeline Edgarton e seriously ill_at the heme of her duumor, Mrs. Sibley, in Lynn, Maas, At the adjeurned church meeting last week Friday evening a vete pass- ed to accept Rev. Mr. Smith’s a- tion, ‘Mrs. Lueina Bennett i’ visiting Mrs. ‘Ella Mason on Chestnut Hill. Postponement of Social. The seeial which was te be held at the church last Wednesday eveming Y fl‘mml*ymfu“m? Do you know there are seeds and seeds? Do you know there is a greet difference in them? Do you know some will . W'e: have been very particular to huy the best seeds and would like to have you call or *phorie for our prices. Yqu\lHAd»dOmBeath(TinnhHm Lawn Mowers The Caldwell machines, ranging in price from $3.00 to $12.00, are used in the Public: Parks of the country, bacause they are considered to excel other makes. We have handled them for years and are willing enamel lined. We know you will.admit the superiority Peerless Water Closets for a reasonable price. These are highly recommended gldtoquohyoumformfidlmgthemorforuny work in the general plumbing line. Good work always guaranteed. J. P. BARSTOW & CO., 23-2 Waler & heavy soil hereabouts so full of water | t the Center, on Monday éven- | ranging in price from $6.00 are dry air cooled and other makes. We will be Washington County, R. . HOPKINTON ! New Town Forest Warden Appointed— Teachers Reappointed—Personals and Notes. At the ‘monthly session of the tewn council Monday afternoon in the town hall bills were ordered pald to the amount of $1,021. William L. Kenyon was appointed fown forest warden in place of Charies N. Kenyon, who de- clinpd the appointment made in April. Thé sum of $100 was allotted to each Lof the four highway districts for use on the highways. Probate Court. The will of Daniel W. Hagar was admitted to probate and Albert £ Wood was confirmed as executor. Fred A. Bailey, John M. Barber and Clar ence D. Wood were appointed apprais- ens of the personal property George F. Chaernley was 2ppointed admimsipator on the estate of his wife, Mary L. Charnley, deceased Willilem B. Bijtgood and Fannis R Bitgwod were grantsd permission 1o adopt Robert B. Gardiner and change his name to Robert E. Bitgood. The final account of Curtis F. Ran- dolph, executor of the will of Allura T Crandall, and the appointment of an administrator on the estate of Na thaniel R. Greene, deceased, were rs ferred to Jume 3, with order of notice. Sohool Committes Meets. The monthly meeting of the school committes was held at the town hall Tuesday afterncon. Four teachers, upon applicaticn, were reappointed to the public schools. Ome, Miss L. Ger- : trude = Stillman, of Ashaway, has taughtgin the same school M years and desired to_round out & quarter of a century. The annual reports of the committen and superintendent wers read and ordered printed f«'rr Adiatride - tion among the taxpayers at the finan- clal town meeting to be held in the afternoon of May 22 Local Briefs. Mrs, A. Irene Mllls visited over Sunday in Wakefield :nd Mrs. Sarah .‘ A. Kenyon in Matupuc Judge Oltver H. Williams of Wester Iy and Hdrry Cross, esq., wers bu ness callers in town Monday a ? - Ought to Start Semething. Representative Gardner says Mr, | Roosevelt is an idol with feet of clay. Pxplaine where all this compaign Mrs. Olive Alice Mellen, who is tem - porarily staying in Westerly, and whe, fund has baen coming M TYork Herald, with her husband, Willlam Seymenr Mellen, !s the purchaser of the Avery farm, was In town Sunday and Twes- Aday looking after ths work on her property. )fl' and Mrs. ‘William V. Avery and daughter Halen, who are moving to & farm in Cbarlastown, near Quoaoccom- taug, were hree Tueaday. \’r' George K. ‘X’hl.yv":lu gone o Vadley to spend e summer r her daughter, Mrs. E. Sterry ('hu'l.ql Blake spent Sunday at his home on High street, Ashaway. George B. Carpenter, who was fl over Supday, is better. Mies Alice Lawton is enjoying w wa cation frem her work at the home of B, Prigee. D';MAQ. 'P. Rexroth has improved his premises by relayinz the bank wall erecting a naw railing and the sidewmlk. ROCKVILLE ‘Mr, and {Mrs. murle- Stone and sem Charles of Tomaquag were callers at Pleasant Orchards, Saturd: Mr. and Mrs_Orrin Woodmanese are. at their cottage at Lords Point. Wayland and Frnest Boss were the guests of their brother, Frank Boss, at_Tomaquag Sunday. Mrs, Willlam Clark 18 reported orft- feally M. The cold wet weather is making @wil work fér fermers, the ground being wet for plowing and phnfln'. - ~v., -~