Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 8, 1912, Page 10

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES —_— New ‘I.ond'on County VOLUNTOWN Memorial Day Committee Holds Clos- ing Meeting—Day Was a Big Suc- cess—Forestors Hold Memorial Ser- vices. The committee in charge of the ex- ercises of Memorial day - held - their final meeting Wednesday evening. The freasurer’s report was read - and ac- cepted, and was as follows: Receipts $36.60, expenses $26.93 deflcit 33 cents. During the week the committee has been showered with compliments for their success, but state that this suc- cess was made possible by the hearty co-operation of the townspeople, and they feel that a great deel of praise lt'xua those who took any part in the programme, especially the teachers and children of the public schools, for their attractive and patriotio appear- ance {n lina Richards’ orchestra’s part in the programme was geuerously con- tributed, as was also the work of Miss Marle Frueda and others. The use of the hall was generously donated by the Manufacturing company. The decoration of the hall was in charge of Miss Bertha Lewis and it never looked better. The committee that had charge this year was as follows: Thomas McDonald, chairman; Stephen B. Sweet, treasurer; Austin A. Main, N. J. Duponi, Louis H. Ritchotte, W. A. Maguire and Joseph Ritchotte After bringing matters to a satis- factory conclusion the committee dis- banded. Three Days’ Devotion at St. Thomas’ Church. The triduum which commenced Fri- day evening at St. Thomas' church will be continued .this (Saturday) even- ing at 7.20, and will be concluded with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday afterncon at 4 o'clock. Foresters’ Memorial Sunday. Sunday afternoon Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A, met at their hall and after specfal exercises formed in line and, headed by the Uniformed Guard, marched to St. Thomas' cemetery, where they decorated the graves of thelr deceased brothers. Delegations also decorated graves at Ashwillet and Jewett City. New Manager Engaged. Arthur Gaudeite of Plainfleld will make his home in the Maine house near Beachdale Corner. Mr. Gaudette has been appointed manager of Dearn- ley & Clarke's store, replacing Fred Dawley, who owing to ill health has been compelled to resign. Patrons of the store regret Mr.Dawley's action and wish him speedy recovery of health, There was a well attended dance at Kinnie's hall on Saturday evening. Mr, Kilburn of New Britain was a uest at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. E. Clarke, during the holiday. Miss Hazel Backus and Miss Lenora K. Dunleavy spent Saturday and Sun- day at their home in North Windham. Misses Resolva and Palma and Al- ‘berie Russi of Lippit, R. L, are guests at the home of Ovela Russi. Mr, and Mrs. Will LeClair of Taft- ville were holiday visitors of Mrs. Le- Clairs parents, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Daigneau. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam M. Weeks of Plainfield were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Hopkins. NORTH STONINGTON Exercises in Commemoration of the Wheeler Schooll Founders—Deslegates to W. B. M. Meeting. Rev. Lucian Drury preached at Quon- ocontaug, R. I, last Sunday. Rev. Lucian Drury, Charles C. Brockway and Lyle C. Gray attended the ordination of Walter T. Aiken at Noank, a8 delegates from the local Baptist church. Feunders Commemorated. ‘Memorial exercises for the founders of the Wheeler school—Bdgar Howard Wheeler and his sister, Miss Jennie Wheeler—were held in the dining room of the school dormitory Thursday aft- ernoon. The programme weas arrang- ed and conducted by Miss Dora T. Maine, preceptress of the school. Serip- ture was read by Rev.'F. M. Hollister, and prayer offered by Rev. Lucian Drury, Mrs. George W. Tryon, Miss Louise Hewltt and Herbert H. Maint of Provigence each read an interesting paper, {llustrative of the lives and characters of Mr. Wheeler and his sis- ter. The exercises were followed by a social hour, duirng which light refresh- ments were served. Personal Interests. Align W. York, a Yale senior, is at home, but will return to New Haven to be graduated June 20, with the class of 1913, Charles Akers and family have mov-. ed into the house be:wonging to Mrs. George F. Coates, which was recently vacated by J. H. Chester. Mrs. H. M. Pendleton and Miss Lou- ise Hewitt attended the annual meet- ing of the Eastern Connecticut branch of the Congregational Woman's Board of Missions, at New London, Wednes- day. Miss Helen 8. Coates is substituting as clerk in the postoffice for Mrs. W. H. Hillard, who s housed with a se- vere attack of rheumatism. Mrs, George H. Stone is visiting out of town friends. GOSHEN Gift of Rev, F, E. Clark’s Portrait for C. E. Society—Picnic Cleses Scnool Year. Miss Kitty Ray of Salem was a weok end visitor with her schoclmdtes, Misses Bessio and Kthel Randall, Mr., and Mrs, James HEverleth and daughter, Miss Elva, of Hartford, have been guests for a few days at the home of Otto Nettlaton Mrs, A. B. Lyman of Columbia was with friends here Thursday, Mr, and Mrs. Reuben T, Manning and family were guests of local frisnds Sunday, A member of a Christiad Endeavor moclety in town has presented the Goshen Y, P, 8, C, B, a handsome framed portrait of Rev, I, B, Clark, president of ths united soslety, The platurs, which hangs on the walls of 1he lecture room, s greatly appreciat. ed, Migs Clara Glllette has been visiting friends in HMockanum, Ingalls’ heevy trucks gre hauling some very dsome telephons poles from this lecality, Close of Schoels, Behools in distriets Ne, § and 10 closed the sehnol year Friday, A ple- nie held Thursday was greatly en- Joyed, The Munday sehesl will Hheld a (‘hiidren’'s day exeveise sR Sunday, Jyna 18th, The temperaturs nearly berdesed en frost Thursdiy merning, Mre, Willinm ¥, White and 3rs Sohn M feay attended the missionary meoting at New Lpndyn Wednesday. Eines M, Bray is leaming for his son, M tivay, pf Fraaklis ey y and family Yorwigh wers Sunday T, EEay'y SOUTH LYME Many Attend Lawn Party—Jsnnis Wren Club Going to Shore Cottagei The lawn party given by the Jennie ‘Wren club at Maple Wait, was & great Euccess. A large number of pre ent people from Lyme attended School Year Ends. School in the Seventh district closés Friday for the summer vacation. Much satisfaction is expressed at the marked gflrm of the pupils, taught by Miss Mr. and Mrs, B. Frank Latimer were ests of Mrs. Emma Watrous, recent- ly. Mr, Latimer is with the Southern New England Telephone Co. Alexander Wait of New London, for- merly of this place, was calling on| friends here recently. Going to the Shore. | The Jennle Wren club, chaperoned ! by Miss Huff, will occupy a cottage at Saybrook the coming week. Mrs. Lucy Chapman is fll Almon Champlin and son Gordon of Centerbrook, were guests of Mr. Cham. rlon's brother Almon decently. Helen ‘Waterhouse entertained friends at her home recently. Games were played after which refreshments were served. » Capt. James Luce has finished pack- ing and shipping alewives. . P. Stanhope has gone on a busi- ness trip to Atlantic City. Mrs. J. W. Roath of Ivoryton is at her home here. Mrs. Roath has been i Ivoryton a long time, caring for her invalld mother. Charles Pendleton, who recently un- aerwent an operation for appendicitis at the Lawrence Free hospital at New London, is rapidly improving. Windham County BROOKLYN Twenty-nine Veterans and Sons of Veterans in Line on Memorial Day— Recent Visitors in Town. The veterans and sons of veterans gathered early Memorial day and with SL James' band of Danfelson proceed- ed to the South cemetery, returning to the Soldiers’ monument, where Rev. Dr. Genung offered prayer. Thence the line marched to the town hall where | the marshal of the day, T. D. Pond, at | the request of Adjt. Charles A. Potter, 1cad the orders of the department com- mander and Lincoln’s Gettysburg ad- dress, Rev. Charles A. Downs offered prayer and Rev. F. R. Sanford gave a fine address to a full house. Excel- lent music was rendered by a chorus leé by Rev. Dr. Genung. The Women's | club of Brooklyn presented to the | tcwn the new pavilion erected by them | @ the town well, Dr. Genung making | the presentation speech, and Selectman A. B. Webb the speech of acceptance. After the exercises at the hall the ve:- erans and others were served refresh- | mnts in Grange hall. There were 29| veterans in line and ten sons of vet- | erans. Visitors of Holiday Week. Howard Walker joined his wife and | children at F. A, Spaulding’s and spent Memorial day. Mr. and Mrs. James C. Palmer had for guests Memorial day Mr. and Mrs, Lewls 8. Palmer of Manchester, Mr. and Mrs, James 8. Palmer of Attle- boro, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Travis of Newton, Mass., Mr. and Mrs, George | H. Herrick, Mrs. George W. Miller and Mr, -Remington, mother and wife of | Alton and family Attleboro, Mrs. Henry Warren and three grand children of Providence were in town Memoriai day. Charles Edwin Blake visited his par- ents for a day the past week. ' Mr. and Mps. Harold Hatch and two children with nurse were with Mr, and Mrs. D. B, Hatch Memorial day. Mr. anM Mrs. H. W. Main have gone to visit relatives in Illinois for a short while. Mrs. Anna B. Cummings has gone to_California for a brief visit, Frank A. Spaulding with his family visited Providence Wednesday. On Friday, May 31, the body of| Jerusha Crosby was brought to this place for burial in the family plot in the South cemetery. EAST WOODSTOCK Patriotic Programm.-—Mr_s. Harriet Sessions, 92, Blind for Fifty Years, | Dies at Home of Daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Lindeman and | three daughters and Sylvia May mo- tored to Malden, Mass, last Saturday, Mrs. Lindeman remaining to spend a week with her brother, Halsey Allen, | and family. | Dr. C. C. Gildersleeve has been !n‘, town the past and present week to complete some business affairs. Mrs. Hattle Smith of Newton, Mass. i’" spending a week with Mrs, E. Rol- ins. Mrs. J. C. Child and four children ¢f Putnam havegbeen visiting Rascoe | Memorial Day Exercises. Bxercises for Memorial day were held at the cemetery Thursday morn- | Ing at 8.30, about 50 being in attend- | ance, Including flve veterans and four sons of veterans, Comrade Paine was in charge of the programme, which included spng by a quartette; decora- tion of graves; prayer and address by Rev, T. A, Turner; song, by quar- tette; remarks by Albert Potter; Am- erica, audience, Patriotic Exercises at School. Miss Mary F. Potter had Interest- | ing Memorfal day exercises in the| schoolroom Wednesday afternoon, The children sang several selections, re- cited, etc, addresses were made by | Veterans Weiherell, Paine and Bishop, | D, €, C. Glldersleave, B. R. Pike and | Rev, T, A, Turner, Miss Potter as- | sigted by meveral ladies served cake | anud punch at the 6. 1 Death at 982, | Mrs, Harriet Bossions, aged 92, the | cldest. person *in town, died May 30 a1 the home of her daughter, Mrs, W, | ¥, Hemmond, ~Mrs, Sessions had | lived in this village since 1886, and for the past 50 years had been blind and was of necessity confined Lo the house megt of ihe time, Bhe was of a cheer- ful digposition and bore her affliction patienily, Hep fumeral was held Sai- urday at 1 p, m, Rev, T, A, "Tuener conducting the perviees, Mrs, H, B, May and Mrs, Jane Pes: sang twa hymns, Burial wag in Unien, Mrs, Hammond remained with relatives foy & week's rest | 'ABINGTON | Bharpe:Martin Marriags on Wednes: | [ § has returned | | tousty it ingfon house, Mzs, Aeerge Shaw af Puinam spemt Frussday ai Mys, Bdward Peals; | ae iha jpast week on a B A May Basket and ure—Successful ~ Japanese Tea— Thursday Glub Meets. The rhetorical - nme given in the high school Ehhy afternoon ), is Sullivan; edy; l:Fi.um solo, follews: Violin st reading, Louise Ethel Parkhurst; , Harold Wil- ilams; reading, HAith Benedict; plano solo, Mildred Whitehead; read Tred Bersstrom; per; cherus, schee May Basket Surprise. Mrs. W. I Sheldon was surprised Friday evenlng with a well filled May basket from some of the little folks of the Junlor league. All were invited iu and the evening went all too quickly with games, music and refreshments. Silver Gift in June Box. A handsome June box was hung Mrs. S. Bastwood and brother, Frank Wood, of Central Village, Saturday evening. by a large company of the Methodist church people of Moosup. They have been helpful in the church in many ways and as they expect soon to leave for a new home the people desired to show their good will.' Among the things in the box were four handsome gilver tablespoons, The evening was epent pleasantly, playing games, etc. and all joined eartily In singing Blest Be the Tie That Binds, as they left for thelr homes. Mrs. Frank Daggett visited in Hope, I, Saturday. Moosup house was opened Satur- cay morning, after being closed for two years or more. Japanese Tea. A Japanese ted was served in the Methodist vestry Wednesday evening by the young ladies of Miss Ellie Fair's Sunday school class. The following programme was rendered, after which sandwiches, fancy cookies, iced tea, R. ice cream and home made candy were | or. sale: Plano solo, Marion Tucker- man; Japanese song, Maxine Card; Japanese drill, eight children in cos- tume; vocal solo, Grace L. Sheldon; plano duet, Doris Potter and Kthel Parkhurst; mandolin solo, Edwin Main; song, In Old Japan, four young ledies; selection on drum, Richard ett, with Mrs. Kennedy at plano. The Thursday club met with Mrs. Orville Main and was of an unusually interesting character. Instead of the regular readings, Mrs. J. M. Andrews gave an interesting talk about her trip to British Columbia, California and other places. Misses Marion Tucker- man and Mildred Whitehead gave se- Jections on the piano; there was a piano duet by Bthel Parkhurst and Doris Potter, vocal solo by Grace L. Sheldon, mandolin solo by Edwin Main. After the programme ice cream and cake were served. Notes. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McBay are visit- i the Misses Millett. nglonday evening about forty of the Baptist people held a service at the town farm. ¥ The Epworth league business meet- ing and social was held with Mr, and Mrs. W. F. Sheldon Friday evening. Sunday morning Rev. R. L. Roberls will take for his subject Eternal Pun- jshment. In the evening there will bo baptism and reception of members. Sunday morning Rev. Ernest Loom- is will speak on The Offic of a Chris- |fian and in the evening on The OZI- fense of the Cross. "SCOTLAND School Closes With Green—Local White County Meeting. nic on the Ribboners at C. A. Brown is recovering from grip. Mrs. J. O. Babcock of Avondale, R. 1, is in town, Lhe guest of relatives. At W. C. T. U. Convention. Mrs, Jarsd Fuller, Mrs. Howard Bingham, Mrs. Lizzie Weaver, Miss Mary Smita, Miss Ruth Ashcraft, Mrs. H, F. Allen, Mr, and Mrs. F. E. Allen, Miss Edith Allen and Mrs. J. L. Austin Were among those who attended the county W. C. T. U. convention at the Willimantic camp ground Tuesday. Meritorious Pupils. The town school closed Tuesday with a picnic on the Green. The children enjoyed sandwiches, cake, fruit, lem- onade and ice cream and spent the af- ternocn in playing games. ‘The pupils present during the entire school year were, in the grammar room: Alice Kings! Dorothy Pendleton, Anna Zeigler; primary, Jesse Inman, Walter Kingsley, Effie Butler. For the spring term pupils not absent were Julian Jones, Hsther Jones, Carrie Jones, Alice Kingsley, Ruth Kingsley, Dorothy Pendleton, Kleanor Spencer, Anna Zelgler; primary, Effie Butler, Arthur Geger, Maurice Gager, Thomas Grady, Jesse Inman, Anna Jones, Waiter Kingsley, Nettie Moseley Catherine Perry, orence Whyte and John Whyte. The same efficlent teachers, Mrz, R, E. Geer, grammar room, Mrs. A, B, Kingsley, primiry, have been en- gaged for the coming year. Miss Gladys V. Geer spent Tuesday and Wedne3sday in Boston, the guest of relatives. Attended Hebron Meeting. Mrs. L. K. Fuller was the guest of Mrs. E. J. Holman, South Willington, a few days, and with her attended the Tolland county W. C. convention in Hebhron Thursday. Town Clerk and Mrs. J. B. Bacon and Mrs. Lizzie Weaver were in Nor- wich recently, making the trip by auto, F. E. Powell acting as chauffeur. WAUREGAN Local Patient Recovering at Worcester ital, Hospi Mrs, Walter Dudley and three daughters spent Sunday with relatives here, Napoleon Ruthller is reported as much better at the hospital in Worces- ter, where he has been undergoing an operation for blood poisen, caused by a wound from a pitchfolk. A horse attached to a milk wagon belonging to Andrew Buthlier ran awey on Bonth Chestnut stgpet, Tues- @y morning injuring a hoy who had mountad his wagon while Mr, Buthier was delivering miik in a house. The wagon was badly damaged. The in- Jured boy had been repeatedly warn- ed bv Mr, Buthlier to keep off his team Childron's Day Exercises. Children's day, Juns 0, will be opserved the Waul n Congrega- tlonal Bunday school with a Children's day eoncer( in the chureh af § o'clock P, m, Mps, John T, Leash {g chair. man of & vepy efficient pommitice that is working hard (e make the event a Buesess, &embeu of the pehoel are werking up their parts well, and the pnma,r¥ depariment pnder Mrs, Ger. teude Trapy has a promineat part in the exevsises, Miss Emma Gardner wili preside at ihe organ, assisted by the Bunday scheei onehestra, Mrs, arthur Atweed has charge of the dec- erations, NORTH STERLING Frank ©, Petter pad famiiy and Dr sty pf Riverpeint have ia«n here ng s, ss M Murphy, whe eiesed her 1 Rewg Feiday, spent Bunday ai Bnsn L Guests at Barber-Craig Wedding in Pheenix, Henry F. Walker has gone to the home of his son, Charles H. Walker, in Southampton, L. I, on acceunt of I -Bealth. A New York speciallst will be | consulted. His daughter-in-law, Mrs, Walker, came to accompany him there Monday. : Miss Bertha Carr was in Sterling on Tuesday to abtend the funeral of her rr;adktAher. Mr. Carr, 8. August Holgerson spent Tues- day in Wmlnuntl‘g. & Dora Marcustre, Masters Wil- llam and Harold Marcustre have re-| turned to their home in Webster, 'Mass., as their mother, Mrs. Stephen | Marcustre, has returned from the | ‘Worcester hospital much improved ‘“I health. | Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Scott and| daughter, Mrs. Dorothy, of Providence, | have been visiting local friends. { Harry D, Dean, who recently sold| his restaurant in Moosup, is at the home of his father, Wiiliam Dean, a | few days. The infant daughter of Paine has been seriously 1L Pastor Resigns. Rev. Walter Gibbs has resigned as| pastor of the Congregational church,| and has returned to his home in Ken- tucky. Edward Cutler has been a visitor a: Narragansett Pier, R. I. Hawthorne Benedict of New Haven | is visiting his mother, Mrs. George| Benedict. Miss Mary Lee, Mrs. Everett Dean| and Miss Beatrice Dean visited Mrs, dAlbfl!‘tu! Briggs in Moosup Wednes- | lay. Mrs. Walter Wright and children of | ‘Worcester are guests of Mrs. Wright's | parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McFar- land. | Mrs. Warren Hopkins has been at| Foster Center, R. I, to attend the| funeral of Mr. Hopkins' grandmother. New Overseer. Francis Gallager of Woonsocket is overseer of the flnishing room at the| Plainfleld Woolen company's mill. Mies Edith Benedict has been enter- taining Miss Barbara Boyington of Boston. James Drake, who has had a jew- elry shop in the library building, has moved to Kennedy City. Barber-Craig Wedding. Many friends will be interested in the announcement of the Barber-Cralg wedding, as the bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs, David Cralg, | formerly residents here, where she was born. At the home of the bride's par-| nets in Phoenix, R. 1, Wednesday June 65, Joseph Barber, son of William | Barber, and Miss Agnes Muir Craig!| were married in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives. | Rev. Maurice Stadfeld, pastor of the Baptist church, officiated. Miss Chris- tine Craig, sister of the bride, was/| bridesmaid, and Willlam E. Barber,, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The bride was attired in a gown of white satin, wore a veil and | carried a bouquet of brideroses. The | bridesmaid wore a princess gown of| white satin and carried a Spray bou- quet of roses. After an informal re- | ception they left early in the evening | for New York. Upon their return they will live in Phoenix. Mrs. Samuel| Collins, Miss Bthel Collins, Earl Collins | and Emerson Collins of this village | were guests at the wedding. Personals. E. Hoxie Lillibridge has returned from Maine, where he has hbeen spending several days. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Levalley and daughter, Leah, Mrs. Patrick Millett and Miss Mary J. Millett have ‘been visiting relatives in Stafford Springs. Mrs. John Stene of MHartford has| been visiting her father, Nathaniel P. ‘Thompson. DAYVILLE Guests and Travelers — Strawberry Shortcake for Ladies’ Aid Society. Frederick Miss th Bennett spent the week end with Mrs. Ellen Willlams in Fos- ter, R, L Mrs. Lena Tripp entertained her daughter Estella of Sutton, Mass., on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Greig were guests of Angus Park and family Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cbarles Vincent and family have returned to Westerly. Jacob Bence of Jefferson, Mass., is spending some days in town. 6 Miss PFannie Shaw spent Memorial day with her parents in Worcester. Mrs. George Michie had with them on Memorial day Kenneth Michie and son of Providence. Mr. and Mrs. W, F. Bidwell were guests of Providence friends Sunday. Meeting of Ladies’ Aid Society. The Ladies’ Aid society met with Mrs. W. F. Bidwell Wednesday after- noon, the hostess serving the ladles strawberry shortcake and iced tea. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burnett had with them over Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Mar- cus Greene of Worcester. Miss Linsley Bates was the guest of Douglass friends last week. Mrs, Nicholas Bowen, who is {ll at the home of her daughter, is slowly improving. Mrs. Clarence Norrie visited Wester- ly last week. The Men's club met with Sabin Russell Monday evening. Harry Kennedy is visiting his sister, Mrs. Robert Mullen Ralph 'Elliott was in Nerth Gros- venordale this week to attend a fu- neral, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Casey are visit- ing in Lynn,.Mass. ’ S. Local Young Man to Be Clerk in Sound View Store. i Mrs, Elizabeth Fitch of Staten Island s the guest of Mrs, Willlam Backus. { _Clifford Hovey leaves Monday for Sound View for the summer, whers he 18 to be clerk In ome of the store: Louls Kiess returnad to Lynn, Mass., Monday after 2 short visit with his famlly here. Mrs, W, P. Barstow was in Taftville recently, called there by a funeral of a cousin, Mrs, Charies Hahn has been spend- ing the past twe weeks with her mother, Mrs, Mary Lavkham, Mrs, Kate Norrls of Groton is visit~ 1n&Mrl. Loule Kiess, ré. Young and nlece, Miss Young, of Bouth Wllllamstown, Mass, are gucsis of Mrs, Onsslus Barstoy, Mry, Clarence Avery and children have beon spending the week with Mrs, Avery's mether at Unecasvilla, Clgrence Btrickland, who has been very 1l with laryngitis, is much bet- ter, Mrs, Timeothy Watts, who was ex- pectad heme from the Hartford hospi. tal Baiurday, will pe obliged to remain @ short time longer, "THOMPSON Juns Bex Party-—=Baptist Supply Dup. ¥ ing Rev, J, 'NL fl:n!'! Abscnes, Feshua Addemen pf Providened has been ¥isiting hiz daughter, Mrs, Dexter Eiliott, | . Phe B, ¥, P T, hisld o bean supper in the tewn Trday evening pnder the direetion of Mrs. Dyer B, Eiliett and M u Rhades, Miss Vera Arnoid of New Dasten visited Mise Ada Whitman over Bun- dag, Migs jennie johnsen entertnined Jure 'be';e, ,.P“’“ Baturday ovenin ." Mrs, Annfe B, t {6 viRiting §¢. and Mrs. Edwin Wead af Piiinam, My, B, O Paive seng 8 sols, Lead' | clergymen: June 9,Rev. H. John Moore {trip here with his family Sunday in | j eamp ready n Missionary society met Wednesday afterneon with Mrs. M. H. Eilliott. . 3 The B. Y. P. U. meeting Sunday evehing was led by Miss Edith Logee. Mrs. Louis E. Blackmar of Everett visited Miss Mary E. Blackmar over Sunday. Pulpit Supply Announced. . The cemmitte of the Central Bap- tist Church society announce that dur- ing the absence of the pastor, Rev. J. N. Qarst, who saliled for Scotland and the continemnt Tuesday, that the pulpit will be supplied by the following of Newton Center; June 16, Rev. A. B. Coats, D. D., Hartford, staie secretary of missions; June 3, Rev. Robert Ben- nett of Ashland, Mass, a former pas- tor; July 7, Rev. W. L. Wood of Paw- tucket, R. L. whose brother is a mem- ber of this chureh; July 14, Rev. O. W. Foye of Somerville, Mass, a former pastor; June 21, Rev, W. L. Wood. EASTFORD Local Friends Attend Funeral of Mrs. Alexander Sessions—Death of Mrs. Mary 8. Hine: Rev. J. B. King of the Congregation- al church has taken his annual vaca- tion of three weeks or more. He will visit in New York and Philadelphia. Miss Ruth L Platt, a teacher at Me- chaniesville, was a guest at C. D. Ta- tem’s over Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. C. D. Tatem and Miss Lillian Huntington spent the first day cf June in Worcester. They made the trip in Mr. Tatem's automobile. Secretary Edwin 8. Thomas made a | his automobile and returned to New | Haven the same day. Young People’s dgy was observed at | the Congregational church last Sun-| day morning, June 2, with sermon by | the pastor, Rev. J. B. King. Charles 8. Johnson of Southbridge, | Miass., spent the week end and over Sunday with his mother. | Mrs, Fred A. Bowen visited relatives | in North Windham and Willimantic Friday. Attended Mrs. Sessions’ Funeral. Harriet Sessions, widow of Alexan- der Sessions, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward Hammond, | in East Woodstock, whose funeral was | held in that place on Saturday, June 1. was ninety-two years old. She had been blind fifty years. Burial was in| the Sessions cemetery in Unlon. Those from this place who attended the bur- ial service were Mrs. Warren Keith, a niece, Mr. and Mrs. Bdward S. Keith, Mrs. Mary L. Warren and daughter, Miss Florence 8. Warren. The friends of Mrs. Hine were en- tertained at Judge and Mrs. J. M. Tatem’s home. b Funeral of Mrs. Mary 8. Hine. Mrs. Mary S. Hine died at her son’s home on Staten Island on June 1. She was a highly cultured Christian woman and had many friends. She had been in poor health a number of years. The funeral services were held at her sum- mer home Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. B. King officiating. Judge J. M. Ta- tem sang Some Time We'll Understand and Miss Florence B. Warren played the accompaniment. The bearers were ner three sons, Dr. A. H. Thomas, Sec- retary Edwin S. Thomas and Danlel ITine and John I. Jones. She was bur- ied in Grove cemetery. There were beautiful flowers. The sons will have the sympathy of all in their afllic- tion. CANTERBURY Rainsford-Richmond Marriage—Over- seer and Mrs. Raymond Gascon Giv- en Farewell Gift. Charles Henry Tisdal Rainsford and Miss Edith May Richmond were mar- ried May 26 at Danielson at the Con- gregational parsonage by Rev. Clar- ence Barber. The license was taken out in the town of Killingly from Town Clerk Flagg. Mr. and Mra. Rainsford will make their home with the bride’s father, Charles Richmond of Canterbury Green. Mr. Rosenswag lost a valuable horse recently. The family just moved on to the place known as the Deming farm, coming from the Empire state. Going to Pomfret. Overseer Raymond Gascon and wife gave in their resignation recently at the town farm and it was accepted by the selectmen. Mr. and Mrs. Gascon, who have had charge of the farm for a number of years, are going to a bet- ter place in Pomfret. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hicks succeed them here. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Pellett of Central Village were visitors Tuesday with their daughter, Mrs, E. E. Bennett, and family. There was a crowd at the town farm Tuesday, where Superintendent Gas- con had an auction. Nearly everything brought a high price. Farewell Party. Supt. and Mrs. Raymond Gascon of the town farm gave a farewell party and dance Friday night in the town hall to their friends. There were forty- five or fifty present, nearly all fromn this town. Mrs. Gascon served, sand- wiches, coffee, cake and ice cream. Henry Curnes goes with Mr. Gascon | to his new home. ! Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. Gascon | received a telephone message to come to Mr, and Mrs. Clinton Frink's. When they arrived a party of young folks greeted them and presented them a | kandsome silver and gold lined berry alsh and ladle from the young people of Canterbury, with many good wishes, PLAINFIELD Store Manager Going to Voluntown— Small Boy's Gift of Greens Surpriun“ Father., ‘Will Baker moved his family Tues- éay from Union Hall building to Jew- ett City, Mr, Gaudette, at one time manager of the Dearnley & Clarke store at Piainfleld, goes to Voluntown this week to take the mansgement of the store run therq hy the sameé firm. A local citizen was recently present- ed a fine mess of “groens” by his small son and recognized every stalk of tha early peas of which he had been so proud, Mrs, Bdgar L, Armstrong of Flat Rock spent a few days with relatives in the village this week. Mr, Sweeney, who owns the Dennis Sullivan farm in Stone Hill (or Brad- ford Hill) distriet, is building a new house, ATTAWAUGAN New Looms in Mill—8ummer Camp, Mrs. Robert and two daughters vis- {ted at Fall River and Woonsockst lagt week, Mrs, Corneila Geer has been 1, Albert Rollineon has moved to hls summer hungalow on Christlan Hill, Mre, Albert Rollinzon and grandchila Mae Weeka visiied the former's sister st Northbridga last waelk, Benjamin Tafl 13 petting his summer Alexander lake on the Bebin shors, The Atlawaugan compaay has the rew looms all In und running, Mrs, Wilder Bmith and Mlss Alleo Bmith are accupying thelr cottage here, Mrs, €, R, Hansel, wWha has been at Der . gummer hems here for u few dzye, has returned (o Huriferd, Miss Gertrude Brown spent part of lant wesk with friends at Ay K, Pearl's, George Spalding of Boston has been the of his sister, Miss Emma The sermon to the graduating class of” Woodstock academy 18 to be giver by Rev. R. R. Kendall in the Congre gational church next Sunday morn ing. Miss Amy Kendall returned Satur- day from her scheel work in Tampa, Franklin D, Bowen has a new auto- mobile. ! Roseland Opened. Roseland was opened for the summe: this week. The funeral of J. F. Russell wag held Friday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Irwin of Pomfret, assisted by Rev. R. R. Ken- dall. Burial was in the Quasset ceme- tery. Mrs, C. E, Taber and Miss Lyadiu Taber are home from a visit with relatives in Norwich. Senexet grange gave an enterlain- ment and social at their hall Frida; evening. Many English pheasants are seen and heard hereabouts, showing thai they have survived the winter. The Smith family are occupying H W. Bowen's cottage. Miss Emma Spalding was in Boston Thursday. CHAPLIN Funeral of Mi:.hnu W. Crosby— Arrangements for Children’s Day. The funeral of Miss Jerusha Warren Crosby, who was 101 years old on the | 14th of last January, was attended at | o her home Friday, May 31, at 10 a. m. Rev. H. C. McKnight, pastor of the Congregational church, conducted the service and paid a worthy tribute to one who for 81 years had been 2 church member. There were many beautif \l flowers. A quartette, Miss Mabel A. Lanphear, Mrs, W. B. Gallup, J. Wilbur Lanphear and W. B. Gallup, sang Asleep in Jesus and Rest for the Weary. The bearers were Andrew M. Grant, Frank W. Martin, Burton M. Welch and W. B. Gallup. Burial was in the Brooklyn cemetery, where a short service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Downs of the Congregational church. The bearers at Brooklyn were Edward Davison, Howard P. Cornell, Henry T. Crosby and Theodore D. Pond. Children's Day June 23. Children’s day will be observed at the church with exercises by the Sun- day school June 23. Mr. Shrier has recently sold his place to a New York purchaser. Adam Laudick has gone to Pough- keepsie, N. Y., where he is employed at 8004 wage: PHOENIXVILLE Lumbermen ' Prospecting — Chicken Thieves Frightened Away. ‘William S. Tyler of the Manchester Lumber company, with Edwin Snow, was here Wednesday, looking for tim- ber lots. There are no cases of smallpex in this village, but there are a number of cases in Fastford, two miles above. Thieves Disappointed. Pouitry thieves attempted to break into O. H. Latham’s poukry house on Tuesday night, but were frightened away without securing anything. Miss Grace Lawton, teacher in dis- trict No. 3, expects to attend the summer session of tbe normal school at Danbury. Good Luck Fishing. W. P. White of Greemwich and Messrs. Gard and Whitford of Mid- dietown were among the fishermen ‘whipping the trout brooks in this vicinity. They were well satisfied with their catches. Miss Viola Martineau is seriously Morris Spink has moved into the Hall place and is employed by A ‘Wheaton. William E. Cram has summer home here. WARRENVILLE School Closes for the Summer Vaca- tion. opened his The many friends of S. L. Case are pleased to learn that he was ahle to be 1oved to his home the first of this week. Supervisor of Schools T. J. King was in town this week. Rev. B. C. Bugbee und Mrs. R. H. Wright were in Willimantic Tuesday. Mrs. Wright attended the county con- vention of the W. C. T, U. at the camp ground. M. 8. Louks is spending a few days with his family at the Maples, The village schoal closed Friday for the summer vacation. SOUTH CANTERBURY Mr. and Mrs. C. Scott of Norwich were guests of Dr. J. O. Smith and Mrs. Harriet Bugbee Tuesday. John Tetlow of Taftville was a ecall- er in this vicinity Sund. Miss Juns Barber of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. ber, over Sunday. Frank V. Lyon of Willimantic was the guest of Levi N, Clark last week Thursday, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Lewis of Willi- mantic and Mrs. Joseph Carter of Scotland were guests of their parents, Mr., and Mrs, F, L. Hyde, last week Thursday. _ Miss Annle Cone of Boston is visit- ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William | Coune. orwich visfted T. J. Bar- WILSONVILLE Mrs, §. Adams entertained her granddaughter, Miss Higgins, of Wor- cestar, over Sunday, Mrs. James Perry of Putnam visited the Msases Jennings Monday. Miss Mabel Pratt is at work at| Wehster since the strike at Mechanics- ville, Mrs. F. A, Read and daughter, Mrs. Tourtellotte, of Webster, called on lo- cal relatives Monday, Friends of Misses Mailie and Annie ‘Welsh hung them June boxes Tuesday night, Mrs. James Duily and Miss Mac- Ganley of Wehater were local visitors Tuesday. 'RAWSON " Fred O, Cook was a visitor at James Could Hardly Eat Gradually Grew Worse. Relleved by Peruna. Mr. A M. Tkerd, box 81, West Bur- lington, Towa, writes: ) T had eA- tarrh of the stomach and small intes- times ftar o ot and got mo relief, and finally o n e of my doc- tors sent me to Chicago, and 1 met the s ame fate. They said they ould do othing for me; sald I had cancer and there was no : most thought the same, for my breath was offenxive and I could not eat anything without great ris- ery, and I gradually grew worse. “Finally 1 concluded to try Peruns, and 1 found relief and a cure for that dreadful disease, catarrh. 1 took five boitles of c-mnn and two of Manalin, and I now feel like a new man. There is nothing better than and I :aep /& bottle of it in my house all the ime.” T A M. lkord, Jmach Mr. Croft of Hanover PUipit last mflb‘w o The service at ehurch next Sunday, June 9th, will be heid ot £ p. m. in- stead of in the as nsoal Rev., George Clarke of ‘bury will B preach. The Sunday sehool will cede the preaching service and held at 1 o clock. A party from Brookiyn, X. Y. vieit. ed Mr. George of this parish, moaking the trip by auto. They were tweive hours making the journey. Tolland County HEBRON & = % Mrs. W. O. Seyms Gives 2 Whish— Pupils to Exhibit School Werle— Funeral of James Robimson. Mrs. W. 0. Seyms entertained forty of her friends Momday = whist, after which ice cremm wa fers were served. and a socla! time was enjoyed. Exhibit of Scheal Wark. The teachers and pupils of the of Hebron public schools bave hl‘ndh their parents and friends to be paws- ent at an exiibft of their work, which they will give Friday afierncen, lume 34, at two o'ciock, in the town hall Eech schoo! In town will have & part in the programme. Memerial Exercises. Memorial services were beid in the town hall with speaking and and the drum cerps farnished Jent music. The school marched In procession and decorater the graves. The graves in the ol cemetery were decorated by some of the children. Rev. J. J. Lockett of Andover addressed the children, smd Rev. Nr. Harrold also spoke. The chorns gave a uwnion concert fn the evening, consisting of old thme songs and recitations, which were highly ajp- ted. Mr. and Mre. C. D. Frink of New London spent Sunday with the for- roer's mother in Hebron, Mr. and Mrs. Alison L. Frink of Columbia. were callers in town Sun- duy. Ars. H. F. Tennant and two ehildren of East Hampton were at M. F. Frink’s over Sunday, Mrs. Julius Hills of Manchester in the guest of Mr. and Mrs George Mitehell, The C. E. service Sunday evening, was led by Mre, Roger Porter, Several rew members joined the soelety, Miss Lorena Lord, Miss Mary Lord amd active members and four sssociate members. Burial in Exeter. James Robinson's funeral was held Wednesday at his home, with burial in_Exeter, The schools are preparing for eom- mencement, which is June 14 at town hall, Miss Bessie Porter's school had an cxhibition and exercises at Gearge Lit- tle's Friday evening. Refreshments in- cluding ice cream, were on sale, Miss Celia Holt Gives Fine Entrance Gates to Hillside Cemetery. Hillside cemetery has been much im- proved the last yon) two by extend- ing it to the west ai Ing on enough Jind to double i In size. The new | sre most desirable, a fine view of the valley being obtained from this peint, The latest improvement is a new en- trance, given by Miss Celia Holt, On either side of the drive are granite pillars, bearing the words “Hilside Cemetery,” and connected by lren gates. There are aiso small gates for persons 1o enter on h side of the Grive. It Is a fine gift to the village and ane that is appreciated, Mr, and Mrs, C, B, Pianey bave re- turned from their vacation at the Rangeley lakes, Tvan Gaskin and family from Pos- ton have been spending n few days at the hame of his parents, Rev. amd Mrs, Willlam Geskin, Next Sunday will be celehratéd by the Untversalise churoh as Children's cay, To Meet Sunday, The Men and Religion committees or representatives chosen by the churches for the formation of the tion witl meot In the Congregational chapel em Pitzgerald's Wednesday and Thurs- day. IXmon‘ those in Willimantic recent- ly were Frank Phillips, Mrs. Bverett Whitehouse, Miss Rachel Kenyon and Mrg, Joseph Dietchie. Alvan Bweet has sold his farm here to Philllps Bros. I. W, Hammond and daughter were in Hrooklyn Bunday, . B, Weeks of Washington, R. I, was In town recently, WOODSTOCK VALLEY Mr, and Mrs, Frank Gordon have moved ‘ta Hast Wondstook, Migy: Marrtet Slingsoy ls visiting friendn ip Boston, Mrs, Allen W, Kenyan and Miss J, Leuise Kenyon were in Putnum Mon. oy, Allen W, Konyon nttended (he dedi- eatlon of (he maldlers’ monument In Butnam on Memorial day, Sunday afterncon at & p, m, - ‘. . UNION .. Puplle of Distriot No. 1 Blet Nearly 100 Flower Specimens, Miss Anna Hynea closed bher school in dlstriot No, 1 last Friday for the summer vacation, The children had nearly 100 flowers on the list for the gpring term Mrw, W, Richarda ontertained a party of youug people from Hartford Memo- rlnf day, Mrg, Editp Bogue is home fram Hel. land for a few doys, A Marey of Hnrtlord with his 9 Mrs, Ellery Burnham of Is gpending a fow duye at Mr, coltasge, ’ the firet ! Mry, Hatiio Phillips of called on friends In towp the week