Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 15, 1912, Page 10

LETTERS FROM New London County GOSHEN Work on State R Neighbors H tor C. W. Tryon of Meriden, wl‘ytmuwmmiv steam power shovcl* arrived here Monday to begin !vork_ ‘-)h grading the state road on the Norwic] and Colchester turnpike. Down in the valleys frost was white, doing age. ol d";‘“hn‘ Christian Endeavor topic .\\ln: day evening was Happy llvmnr!os. How to Make Sure of Them. I Thess. 1: 1-10. (Absent and former members jetter meeting.) The service was led by Miss Annle Gillette. The meeting was made very interesting by receiv- ing and reading many letters from former members and presidents of the Gosher society, which included about e . S, Geer of Norwich was with s here Sunday m';xf‘\g patrons of the Colchester grange Monday the considerable gave a hoeing bee to F. H. Browning on the Norwich road Monday. Mr. Browning, who is the worthy master of the grange, is convalescing from an attack of pneumonia, and the kindness wes greatly appreciated by him. The Ladies’ Aid soclety met with Mre. Fdward H. McCall at Mount View Tuesday afternoon. Party for Classmate. Class of 1812 of Bacon academy, numbering 21, gave a party to glmr classmate, Miss Bessie H. Randall, at Dber home at Maple Hill Tuesday even- ing. The company was chaperoned by Miss Hemphill, instructor of languages of the academy faculty. A very pleas- ant evening was spent with games, se- Jections from the phonograph and sing- ing. The last selection was Good Night, Ladies, We're Going to Leave You Now. Refreshments were served. Arthur Chapman of Colchester moved Ris steam sawmill to the Roger Foote woodlot this week. » Chapman is to saw the lumber for Samuel Macdonald, A welcome sound hat of the merrily 1 “Maore He st gan sawing the Tumber on the John Allen lot Monday. NORTH FRANKLIN Ride to Lebanon—Deputy Crouch Visits Grange. Straw Miss Fiorence Hoffman was pianist for a dance at Smith's Mills Friday night. X F. A. Rockwood was a Putnam vis- uesday Hung a June Box. A party of young people enjoved a straw ride to Lebanon last Saturday evening, where they hung a June box to Miss zabeth Duffy. Mrs. Annie Sherman and daughter, ugena Clark, spent Wednesday Norwich. Hadassah Ra Mrs. Allison itor is visiting her Clark, of Plain- Miss Florence Hoffman spent 'Tues- day In Canterbury, the guest of Miss Martha Allen. and Mrs. W. A. Wilcox of West- erly, R. I, spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Browning, making the trip by automoblle. Arthur and Holden Arnold of Willi- mantic visited thelr sister, Mrs, Maud Manning, Sunda: Visited Grange. Irving A. Crouch of Groton was the guest of F. A wood on Thursday. As deputy inspector he visited Lebanon grange Thursday evening, EAST COLCHESTER Work of Improving the Norwich Road Begins. Farmers in this vicin report loss of crops by heavy frost early in the week. Charies Geisthardt, who recently moved his portable sawmill to the lot of John Allen, has begun sawing the timber. Improving Norwich Road. Work of cutting down a grade and straightening a portion of the Nor- wich road was started Mon Try- on's teams of Meriden with equipment for their work arrived Sunday after- noon. Little Miss Alice K ner was re- cently bitten by a dog while playing. The wound was cauterized and no se- rious results are expected. Summer boarders for the season are arriving at the local summer resorts, LAUREL GLEN Henry Kenyon was a week end vis- itor at his home in Canterbury. John Geer and family were in Ash- away Sunday Howard Maine is working for Rich- ard Wheeler of North Stonington. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Maine were appointed delegates to attend the as- sociation in Stonington next week, Attaway Main and Bert Holdredge are working for George Kenyon of Hopkinton City., Windham County EKONK Cencert on Children's Day—Recent Marriages—Close of School. The church was decorated with ferns and flowers Sunday. The Children's concert in the evening was very inte esting and drew a full house. A col- lection was taken to send a city child to_Mount Lawn fo week, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ingalis .were Sunday visitors at G. H. Gallup's Burdick-Johnson Marriage. Rev. Mr, Reynolds had his first wed- ding since coming to this place Wed- nesday, when Fred Burdick and Miss Carrie Johnson of Plainfield drove over and were united by marriage in the church here. A few friends accom- | panied them. All wish them ha | and prosperity. ] E. B. Gallup went ¢ Voluntown | afternoon and gave orders { teachers in town. The | losed Friday for the long va- | catlon. Edwin 8. Gallup went to Willimantic | Thursday. The Ladies’ Aid society met in Grange hall Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ann Corey is visiting in Cen- tral Village. Mrs. Jennie Fletcher of Springfield, who is visiting at Edgar Wilcox’s, in ecompany with Mrs. Wilcox, took a trip to Voluntown and Glasgo Wednesday. Green-Barber Marriage, Albert Green and Mrs, George Bar- ber were recently united in marriage by Mr. Green and arfe at the bride's home in Bethel RAWSON Missges Sadie and Anna Fitzgerald spent Sunday in Brooklyn, Mra. Willam Clapp is apending =a | few dave with her sister, Mre, Kverett Whitehoae, School at the Bell district closed Wednesday. Tha teachor, Miss Delia TAtchfleld, gave a plonic for her pupils TWO STATES CENTRAL VILLAGE Wheelman Run Into by Auto Driver— Matters of Personal Mention. Mrs, Julia Wilbur has returned from Providence, where she has been visit- ing her twin sister, Mrs. Je: ney. Mrs, Edwin Greene and little daugh- ter of Marlboro, Mass.,, are visiting Mrs. Greene's parents, Mr, and Mrs, ‘William Newport. Mre. Eliza Miller returned to Hart- ford Sunday, after spending a week at_F, A. Carey's. Miss Helen Mathewson spent Sat- urday in Boston, Frank Bence, who has been ill at the home of his father-in-law, Peter Burke has recovered. Frederick Brewster was in Hartford Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. John Merriss of Brad- ford, R, L, have been visiting relatives. Andrew J. Ladd was in Hartford Saturda. Thomas Ladd, who has been attend- ing East Greenwich academy, is at the home of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Everett Ladd. Several local people attended the strawberry supper held in Moosup on Saturday evening by the Catholic So- ciety, ’ N Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dutton return- ed Saturday night from a trip to New York F k Medberry of Norwich was a visitor Monday. Mrs. Archibald Blanchard of Taft- ville spent Suaday with her sister, Mrs. Urgele Lafrance. Miss Mary Phillips, who has been spending several weeks here, has re- turned to Norwich, Mrs, William Greene has returned from Mariboro, M where she has been spending several weeks. Mrs, John Westcott of Providence has been visiting her mother, Mrs, Thomas Matthews, A Heartless Driver. Joseph Rivers was injured Saturday evening by being thrown from his wheel, An auto going in the same direction near Corey bridge, struck his wheel. The driver of ihe car did not stop to investigate. Mrs. John Graham broke several fin- gers a few days ago by falling down stairs, Mrs. William Whipple has returned to her home in Danielson after stay- ing two weeks at the home of Thom- as Weaver. Miss Florence Hope of Versailles has been visiting her cousin, Miss Beatrice Gardner. Addie Kennedy of Providence is ng her cousin, Mrs, Alfred Hill Mrs. Henry Northirup is visiting her parents in Providence. Mrs, Robert Loring and daughters, Ruth and Clarissa, and Miss Liljan Parker, have returned from a visit with Providence relatives. Rey. Frank Fuller of Norwich Town has been visiting at C. A. Byles'. Miss Myrtis Benedict of Boston is visiting ‘her parents, a few days. Rev. George Benedict of Providence is spending a few days at his home. On a Motoring Trip. Commissioner and Mrs. C. E. Barber are taking an auto trip in Massachu- setts with Mr. and Mrs, Frank Olds of Providet Mrs. Lowe has returned to her home in Potter Hill, R. SOUTH WINDHAM New Pastor to Preach Tomorrow—Of. ficers of C. E. Union, Vit The pulpit of the Congregational church was occupied Sunday afternoon by Rev. Mr., Sternes of Putnam. The new pastor, Rev. Maurice R, Plumb, is expected to commence his work here Sunday. W. P. Barstow was in Westminster Sund; Charles Abbey, the actor, has been spending a few days with Guilford Smith, Mr. and Mrs, W. C, Card and Mr, and Mrs. Alfred Card took an automobile | ride to Packerville Sunday. C. E. Officers Elected. The semi-annual business meeting of the Y. P. 8. C. E. was held Tues- day evening and the following chair- men elected: Prayer meeting commit- tee, Mrs, Willis Slate; Lookout, F. E. Peckham; flower, Mrs. C. L. Clinton; music, Miss Iva Adams; social, Mrs, F. E. Peckham; temperance, Mrs. Ste- phen Childs; good literature, Mrs, W. C. Card. Miss May Manning has been visiting friends in Norwich, Miss Hazel Backus of Voluntown spent Sunday at her home here. Mr Josephine Palmer has been taking the place of the telegraph oper- ator at Palmer the past week, F. Peckham has been confined to the house by illness. Monday morning the mercury drop- ped to four above freezing ‘and many tender plants were touched by the frost in the lowlands. Funeral of Mrs. William Greenslit. Mrs. Hill of Woonsocket is occupy- ing the bungalow here. John Welles visiting his grand- mother, Mrs, C. M. Smith. Mrs. William Phillips has returned from a visit with relatives in Warren- ville. Mrs. William Greenslit died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Jirah Hyde, last Friday night. Death was caused by infirmities of age. Her fu- neral was Tuesday at her home, with burial in the South cemetery. Several from here attended the 25th anniver: i of Shetucket ‘ternoon. guest of his Merton Phillips was th. r a part of the week. Children’s day exercises were ob- erved in the Congregational church Sunday. ! elyn Pearl were Willi- mantic last Monday. Percy Ford of Springfleld spent Sunday with his father, W. H. Ford. ONECO Strawberry Supper Clears $15.03— Quarterly Conference. Dara Sherman and Mrs. Min- iowes were in town Thursday. Cleared $15.03, strawberry supper was well zed, the es clearing $15.03 ie 'b‘l&m( and Mrs. Joseph Hawkins wére in Providence Thursd: Rev. Mr. Newton attended Mrs, nie | thy preachers’ meeting at Centerville Mon- day and Tuesday. Albert Greene and daughter, Philip Desjardins, of Jewett City, were in_town Wednesday. Frank Sherman was Mrs. in Greene Wed- nesday. Mrs. Walter Fenner returned from Providence Thursday morning. Mrs. E. L. Kenyon visited her mother last Sunday. The first quarterly conference wili be held in Oneco M. E. church Satur- day evening, June 22 ABINGTON John Peal and Miss Turner spent Sunday at Storrs college, Thomas Booth Chicago was a recent guest at ®harles Smitl's, A meeting of Woll Den grange was and their friends at which sandwiches, cake, lemonade and lce cream were nits d of Brook- Miss Margarst 1vn called on her brother, James Fitz- heid Wednosday evening, Mr, and ‘Mrs, J, A, Penl of Trook- Y., #are boarding at Edw, 8. Children's day will Dhe ohserved at the Congregational church Sunday, Kenyon - Robinson Engagement An- mounced—Rev. M. R. Plumb to Preach First Sermon Sunday. : - . Mrs, F. B. Guild returned Thursday from two weeks' vislt with rlatives in New York and New Jersey. She was ng exercises of the Killingly High school, of which she was a graduate last year, and she will also attend the graduation of Miss Pope, at the Plainfield High schoeol. It is understood that Miss Pope will teach the Smith school at Gay Head this fall, accompanied home by her brother-in- law, B. W. MaGuire, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr, and Mrs, Bailey and child of Hartford have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mason Bates this week, ' Mr Bates is in poor health. Mrs. R. G. Waterous and son Good- win, who have been spending the win- ter in Hartford, have returned home. Engagement Announced. The engagement is announced of Miss Emma J. Kenyon to Herbert F. Robinson of Riverhead, L. I, the mar- riage to take place this fall. Miss Emma Bates of the Chicago Latin school is with her father, M. A. Bates. Mrs. Charles Campbell, who has been in Springfield for several months, is with her daughter, Mrs. R. G. Wa- terous. Rev. Wallace Stearns of Putnam preached In the Congregational church Sunday. Attended Willimantic Service. About 25 people, including the choir and organist of the Congregational church, attended the special musical service at the Congregational church in_Willimantic last Sunday evening. Miss D. Frances Campbell of Spring- fleld was a week end visitor in town. Mrs. Edward Billings was a recent visitor in Providence and Moosup. Mrs. E. K. Leffingwell entertained the members of the L. A. S. of St. Paul's church Thursday. Charles S. Abbe and Mrs. Olive Abbe Mead of Darien were in town Tuesday in_their automobile. Rev. M. R. Plumb will preach his first sermon as pastor of the Congre- gational church tomorrow. The choir will sing How Lovely Are the Mes- sengers, St. Paul Mendelssohn, and for an offertory solo Mrs. J. F. Woods of New York will sing Thou, O Lord, Art My Protector, Saint Saens - Recent_arrivals at the Inn include Mrs. J. K. Lockman, Mrs. Jessie Gith- ler, DeWiit M. Lockman of New York and the Misses Donnell of Philadel- phia. Mrs. Henry Hatch and Mrs. J. C. Fenton were in Hartford Wednesday. "EASTFORD Happenings of the Week—Local Small Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Keith and sons, Edward and Dana, motored to Putnam Sunday and attended the Odd Fellows' memorial services at Grove street cemetery. Mrs. Edith Crane of Windham spent several days here recently with Miss Lillian Huntington, her sister, Miss Eleanor Keith and brother, Merrill Keith, attended church in Woodstock Sunday morning. Misses Lillian Huntington, Katie and Hattie Bicknell attended church in Warrenville, Baptist, last Sunday morning. Children’s day was observed. Charles W. Clark spent the week end and over Sunday in Thompson, He visited Putnam, Willimantic and Bos- ton the first of the week, returning home Wednesday. J. J. Young made a trip to South- bridge by automobile Wednesday. Charles W. Clark has purchased a house and is making repairs on his new property. ATTAWAUGAN Watson-Waterhouse Marri Parsonage. Earl Gibney spent Sunday with Har- old Baker at Danielson. Miss Clara Geer went to Providence Thursday. Mr., and Mrs. Archie Hemmingway spent the week end at Woonsocket. Mrs. Frank Beatie and daughter Alice were week end visitors with Mrs. Gertrude Baker of Danielson. There was a Children's day concert in the M. E. church Sunday evening. Charles Weeks cut a finger badly while opening & can. Mrs. Sperar of North Grosvenordale was in this place Wednesday. Ruth and Cornelia Gibney are stay- ing with their aunt, Mrs. Henry Davis, at Quadic. William Kendall of Taftville was here Thursday on business. Married at Parsonage. Miss Gertrude Waterhouse and Shu- bal Watson were married at the par- sonage Wednesday evening by Rev. D. W. Adams. Albert Rollinson moved his goods up to his summer bungalow this week. WESTMINSTER School in District No, 10 Closes With Special Exercises. Rev. George Clarke of Canterbury preached here Sunday afternoon. Mr. Croft of Hanover will occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning at the ercises—Picnio for Pupils. . Mrs, L. H. Jewett was a weeck end visitor in Springfield. Miss Olive Burnham of Hampton has been visiting at the Maple- Misses Mary and Jane Clark of New London. were recent guests in town. Martin Navin, Jr., now of Bust Hart- ford, was at home over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Ryder left early in the week for a month's stay in Boston. John Hammond of Rast Hartford was at Willis Wade’s recently. Mrs. Grant of Hartford has been visiting friends and neighbors this week. Miss Doris Bech of Springfield and Phii J. Palmer have been visiting the latter's grandparents. Dr. and Mrs. W. Blaine Oliver are at _the Oliver farm- Geno Hallin of Springfield called on relatives here last week. Glovanni Orsini was a week end vis~ itor in Hartford. Dr. Marsh and J. W. Dows of Hamp- ;on were callers at Modena Wednes- ay. Carpenters and masons have com- pleted work on Allen Jewett's bunga- low. Close of School. The closing exercises of the Goshen grammar school weré held Thursday, June 6, at 2 o'clock. The room was at- tractively decorated in pink and white. Swamp apple blossoms and ferns made an effective background. Many. friends were present and enjoyed the follow- ing programme: Spring, school; Daisy exercise, fifth grade; first grade read- ing; third grade reading; rapid addi- tlon, school; System, Helen Navi The Garden of the Heart, Luther Mar- lin; fifth grade reading; What Robin Told, Williom Scott; Sewing Lesson, May Navin; Bed Time, John Navi eighth grade arithmetic; Tour of a Smile, Mary Coltury; Vacation, Wil- liam Scott, Luther Martin, John, Hel- en and Viola Navin; fifth grade geog- raphy; eighth grade language; School Boy's Trouble, Martin Navin, Jr.; Ma's Restin’ Spell, Ruth Scott; Her Favor- ite Card, May Navin; Little Midget, Helen Navin; Old Glory, song by the school; No Time Like Present, Esther Hattin; Speech, Viola Navin; Flower Favorites of the Nations, fifth grade; Td Like To, Willlam Marlin; Tubal Cain, Arthur Navin; Declaration of Independence, Vergillo Coltury; Sum- mer Vacation, Mary Coltury; Good- bye, song, by sehool. Mary Coltury was awarded a book by her teacher for ome year's perfect attendance. On Friday Miss Jewstit took her pu- pils to her home, where they enjoyed a picnic, Mrs- Jewett and Mrs. P. J. Navins assisted in serving refresh- ments. MOOSUP Twelve Probationers Received Into Methedist Church—Kinne Prize Won by Clarence Winsor. Twelve persons who joined the Meth- odist church on probation six months ago, and have been under the instruc- tion of Rev. R. L. Roberts since in a weekly probationers’ class, were Te- ceived in full connection in the Meth- odist church Sunday evening. Three candidates received baptism. Next Sundey District Supt. J. H. Newland will preach in the morning and & Children's day concert will be held in the evening. Strawberry Supper. The women of St. Anne's society of All Hallows' church held their annual strawberry supper Saturday evening. Won Kinne Prize. The Kinne prize, a large dictionary and standard, given to the pupil in eighth grade in town of Plainfleld passing the best examination on the constitution, was won this year by Clarence Winsor of Plainfleld. Schools closed this week with the exception of the high school. Ross-Barr Marriage. Miss Jean Fairfield, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Barr, was married to Edwin Vose Ross of Providence Tuesday afternoon at 6 o'clock in the Methodist church in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. Rev. R. L. Roberts was the officlating clergyman, assisted by Rev, Edward Ninde, D. D., of Providence, the double ring Episcopal service being used. Fol- lowing the ceremony, a reception was held in the church vestry, which was prettily decorated. Miss Mary Callahan of Norwich Xl!“ea Miss May Waters over Sun- ay. Freshman Day. Last ¥Friday afternoon was Fresh- man day at the high school. Following usual hour. Willlam Barstow of Windham was a visitor in the place Sunday. Mrs, Martln Davis and daughter Elizabeth of Jewett City were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Palmer., Mrs. Ellen Parker of Brooklyn is visiting her sister, Miss Alice Baker. Willlam Rollinson of Pawtucket vis ited his sister, Mrs. Charles Barstow, the past week. School in this district, No. 10, closed Friday. The teacher, Miss Robbins, planned a programme Friday morning fn;‘ the parents and friends of the pu- pils. Mrs, Gilbert Palmer and Mrs. Martin Davig and little daughter Elizabeth Were among the visitors at church Sunday. Rosenzsweit lost another horse aturday, the second to die within hort time. Agnes Wood of Gilead spent a sidence iast week. WOODSTOCK VALLEY Farewell Reception and Gift for Teacher. 0. A, Hiscox has sold the Leonard place to a New Y abln S. Carpenter has been at Allen the past week. ma Goodyear has purchased .{Um Hullock place and moved i | A L. Merrifleld and Clovis L. Car- penter of Worcester were at Allen Kenyon's on Saturday. Miss Ruth Bloom is visiting friends New Haven. eighbors, friends and pupils of the teacher, Wilbur H. Miller, met in the chapel Wednesday evening and gave I him a farewell reception. They pre- sented him a cravat pin. Cake and lemonade were served. * Miss Harriett Slingsley returned from Boston Wednesday. CANTERBURY Schools Close—Prizes for Wild Flower Collections. - Dr, Elmer E. Bennett was called by {the state to Hanover this week. School closed at North Soclety last Friday. Mrs, Arthur , Bennett, the {teacher, had 14 puplls. There were 16 {visitors present at the closing exer- {cizes, which were very Interesting. Mrs, Benne(t gave three prizes for wild flowers, also other prizes, She served to all present hananas, cake and candy, Schosl at Np, 10 and Ne, 7 closed this week, Mrs, A, C. Benneit atiended the is the programme: Reading, Beatrice Dean: piano duet, Misses Mahue and Whitehead; reading, George Hawkins; vocal duet, Misses Whitehead and Eyers; reading, Nora Ellis; piano solo, Myra Mahue; reading, William Penn; chorus, . school. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Gallup were at their cottage at the beacn over Sunday. The Ladies’ Aid society of the M. E. church: met Wednesday with Mrs. Julia Sprague. THOMPSON Church Clerk Stesphen Ballard Resigns After 45 Years—Children's Day Ex- ercises. Miss Annie Dunping has returned from the year's teaching at Briar CHff Manor, N. Y., to spend the summer here. Stephen has resigned as clerk of the Baptist church, which po- sition he has held for 45 years, also giving up a large number of important trusts on account of ill health. Children's Day Concert at Congrega- tional Church—Road to Moosup Re- paired: y Last Sunday, Children's day, in the evening there was a very enjoyable concert in the Congregational chureh, which was well attended. The church wag decorated with flowers. The music by a large choir of young people, as- sisted by an orchestra, was very good. ‘There was a duet by Misses Wibberly and Lathrop, a cornet duet by Miss Wibberly and Mr. Leach, and a solo, Blessed Rose of Sharon, with chorus, by Miss Flossie Simons. There was an address of welcome by Miss Sarah Canshaw; recitation, Will We Share Our Blessings, Miss Helen Gallup; rec- itation, If You Would Be Happy, Miss Flossle Simons; recitation, For the Sake of Others, Miss Ella Barber; rec- itation, There Is Gladness in the Soul, Miss Gladys Wilbur; recitation, Morn- ing Glory, Miss Florence Onderdohk; recitation, Dearest of All, Miss Evelyn Hull The exercises by the little classes were very pretty. Garlands Fair, by four girls; a song by the tiny tots of he primary classes, entitled Little (hildren Come With Blossoms, was Just suited to the sweet little voices; and exercise, Little Thing®, by eight chlldren, and The Meaning of Chil- dren’s Day, by six children, were fol- lowed by one of Rev. Mr. Bamford's illustrated stories to the children, The Plain Little Corn Flower and the Beau- tiful Carnation. The concert closed by music by the choir and the benediction, God Be With You Till We Meet Again. A Narrow Escape. Mr. Dufresne, a milkman, had a nar- row wpe Saturday morning when he drove over the Packerville crossing at Plainfield just ahead of the morn- ing train from Willimantic. There was no real harm done, but it was a close call and a big scare. Local Notes Robert Dawley is clerk in Arthur Tillinghast’s store. Mrs, Henry Parkhurst visited Prov- idence friends for a few days last week. Selectman Gorman has widened and repaired the Green Colvin road from Plainfield to Moosup, and it now com- pares favorably with the other main roads in town. Schools closed Friday of this week, except that at Stone Hill, which has a week to make up, caused by the ill- ness of the teacher during the term. The prospect of a good erop of po- tato bugs is unusually promising. A large part of the early berries and vegetables imported from the city markets zre not as good as usual. A blight caused by the celd, wet weather of last month may be the cause. BROOKLYN Observance of Children’s Day—The Ledges Sold to New York Women. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bard of New Jersey are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Sprague Bard. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid society gave a supper at the home of Mrs. Martha Nuttall in East Brooklyn, Friday evening, which was largely attended. Mrs. Charles H. Blake visited her son in Barrington, R- L, Saturday. A. S. Field has returned to his duties at the jail, after visiting his father in Illin who has been ilL Mr, and Mrs. Vine R. Franklin vis- ited in Providence over Sunday. Mrs. William H. Clewley is visiting her sister, Miss Abby Putnam, in Providence. Miss Daisy E. Baker was home over Sunday to participate in the observ- ance of Children’s day. The Business of The King. Children's day was observed in the Baptist church, the Sunday school holding a concert in place of the usu- al preaching service. The programme, The Business of The King, as issued by the Baptist Publication soclety, was uged, Several of the children who were to take part were unable to be present by reason of illness- The of- ferin taken was for the Publication society. The church was beautifully decorated with flowers. Mrs. N. Wolcott Witter has return- ed home much improved in health. Miss Mary Cain, after spending the winter in New York, has returned to her home. ; Home from California. William H. Hunt has closed his school vear in California, and will spend most of his vacation here. The frost Monday morning cut the vegetables in many gardens, while others escaped unharmed. Mrs. Howard Walker, who with her family has visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Spauding, for several days, have returned to their home in ‘West Hartford Sale of The Ledges. Mr. Bishop of New Haven, who has occupied the property known as the Ledges for the past two years, has sold the same to the Misses Van Dermeter and Reeves of New York, giving pos- session at once. DAYVILLE Men's Field Day a Big Success—Notes of June Outings. E. G. Bidwell of Lincoln ave- Jorwich, is spending a week or with her son, William F. Bid- Mrs nue, two well. . Y Miss Ruth Bennett spent the week end in Foster, R. I i Mrs. W. E. LaBelle was in Worces- ter Tuesday. 5 ¥ 3 Mrs. Nicholas Bowen is slowly gain- ing after a long lllness. Going to Maine. Mr. Henderson and family left Tues- r New York and will go , Me., for the sum- | and George W visitors in Providence, R. I | . and Mrs in Worceste an of Worcester spent Sun- John Corcoran's family Lindsiey PBates was in Doug- Rev. A. B. Coats will preach in the Baptist church June 16. Mrs. Emma Shaw Colcleugh is at her summer home here. Clarence F. Read of Fall River, Mags., who with Mrs. J. Clarence Read. soprano, gives an organ recifal in the Congregational church this menth, w;‘lil play at the morning service June 23d- Features of Children's Day. The Children’s day programme at the Congregational church Sunday after noon was made attractive by te nlit- tle kindergartners assisted by tw classes of older boys and girls. O. Mills of the New England Consgerva- tory of Music directed the singing. Mrs. C. L. Knight and Miss M. E. Blackmar sang a duet. The Children’s day exercises at the Baptist church have been postponed. Mrs- Warren Logee has been visiting in Providence. Some damage was caused by frost near the Hill last week. Elms have been sprayed on the Ream estate and at Mrs. G. H. Nichols’. " WILSONVILLE Mr. and Mrs. George Perry of Put- nam visited Miss Jennings Wednes- day, Master Clarence Perry, who has heen staying with Miss Jennings, re- turned heme with them, Sehool closed Friday for the summer vacation, Staphen Pratt of Wabster was with his mother and sister Sunday- o Mass., for a few days. Thompson is entertajn- ibert for a few days. was in New lass, | Mrs. Almir son Willlam Darrow { ondon Thursday. | Howard and Ray | Manchester Sunday. | Mrs. Ray Shippee spent the week end {in Dayvilie. The men's fi big success, |ing her | Mrs Shippee were in day Thursday was a ¥ and financially. WOODSTOCK Rev. R. R. Kendall Academy Sunday Preacher—Graduating Exercises on Friday. Miss Ethel Spalding of the Univer- sity of Chicago is home for the sum- mer vacation. Rev. R. R. Kendall and Principal R. Hall expect to attend the 40th re- union of their class at Yale next week. Walter Davis and family of ston, Tex., are at Plaine Hill for the summer. The family of C. W. Bowen opened thelr summer home on Baid Hill Mon- day. ¢ Academy Sunday. Academy Sunday was observed last {Sunday. The sormon to the graduat- ing class was delivered by Rev. R. R. Kendall, whose topic was Heroea. Ar- thur Roberts of Abington sang two bass solos with fine effect, Graduating Exerci The graduating exercises of the class of 1912 at Woodslock academy Frank James spent the | Friday afternoon. The fol- took place y : G o g the di i tra, The class motto Is “En Avant” The class this year was comj wholiy of young ladies as H Latin scientific course—Rilla Harding Child, Helen Perley; English scientific course, Carrie Darrett, Sophie Rindge Barrett, Jarda lIsabel Carlson, Grace Blla Myers, Gladys Coldman Sheldon, Olive Agnes Whitney. Morse's orches- tra. furnished music.' At the close of the exercises the class ivy was planted and the ciass poem read, In the even- ing the senior ciass reception took place. Mrs, Hattie I, Moore is visiting in town. STERLING. Graduating - Exercise at Graded School—Concert on Children’s Day. The Sterling graded school closed on Friday, June 7. Graduating exercises were held in the school building and were largely attended. Those grad- uated were Dora Blanchard, Maragret Tootill, Clarence Babcock, Howard Kenyon, and Stephen Pickett. Children’'s Day Observed. The Methodist Sunday school held its Children’s day concert on Sunday at 7.80 p. m. It was a success in ev- ery feature. * Miss Mabel Moore was the guest of Mrs, W. W. Vaughn over Sunday. Miss Lizzie 1. Miller was the guest of her brother, J. G- Miller recently. Mr, and Mrs. Chase have moved into the house recently vacated by Squire J. Thornley. Mrs. Jesse Tootill has been entertain- ing her two sisters from Norwich. Dr. and Mrs. G. P. Bard of Staf- ford Springs have been guests of Mr. and Mrs, H. B, Mowry- Mrs. Mary E. Bowen of oster Cen- ter, R, L, visited her sister, Mrs. Charles Gravelin, on Sunday Settled in the Parsonage. Rev. and Mrs. Martin arrived Sat- urday, June 8, at the Methodist par- sonage, where they were received by several of the members of the Ladies’ Ald_soclety. The Epworth league social was held with Mrs. Walter Vaughn on Friday evening. WARRENVILLE Pupils Who Attended School Regularly During the Year—Picnic Closes the Term. School in District No.3 closed last Friday with a picnic which was great- ly enjoyed. Following is a list of pu- pils present every day during the year: Alexina and George Bassett. Those present every day during spring term were Alexina Bassett, George Bas- sett and Bertha Bassett. Marjorie Case and Ruth Case were present ev- ery day, but were tardy three times. Merrill Louks was present every day but one. Mr. and Mrs, William McGrath of ‘Worcester were guests of friends in town Sunday- They made the trip on a motorcycle. ’ Mr. and Mrs. O. Pearl boarding with W. H. Platt. Miss Eva M. Spaulding has return- ed to South Killingly to spend the summer vacation with her parents. Mre. M. S. Loucks and son, Merrill, are visiting Mrs- Edmund Lovejoy of Pawtucket, R, L WAUREGAN Dam Shows Effect of Spring Breaking Up of lce. Adams are The low water now shows up the damage done to the Wauregan com- pany’s dam by the breaking up of the ice last spring. Great holes are torn in the pianking on the dam apron, which will require exrensive repairs A large party from here attended the dance at Wildwood Park given for the benefit of the Day Kimball hospital on Tuesday evening. At W, C.°f. U. Conventien. Ten from the local union attended the county W. C. T. U. convention in Hebron the 6th. This was through the kindness of Mrs. Gardiner Hall. Mise Cora Hali and Mrs. Colonel Hall, whe took the delegation with them in their roomy automobiles, The convention ;vas well attended, pleasant and help- ul. -4 ‘The rollcall of the federated churches was largely attended Tuesday. The Hill is fortunate in being above the late frost line. 4 Stationed in New Hampshire. . Rev, Charles L. Snow, formerly Bap- tist pastor here and later in Greene- ville, Norwich, has been doing good work during the winter in Hopkinton, N. H,, where he is now settled. He is working in harmony with the other pastors and much is being done to uplift the community along education- al and spiritual lines. SOUTH WILLINGTON Col.. W. H. Hall Selects Handsome Convention Badges for Connecticut Delegates to Chicago—Wedding An- nouncements. Col. W. H. Hall and Arthur L. were in Rockville Tuesday wflhfl eral who were seeking naturalizatiom papers. Mr. and. Mrs. \W. H. Hall and Miss Rosa O. Hail attended the exercises at Wellesley coliege, Weilesley, Mass. last Saturday evening. Miss Doris Hall, student, returned home with them Sunday. Badges for Republican Delegates. Col. W. H. Hall, alternate and sec- retary of the Connecticut delegation to the republican national convention at Chicago next week, has just received the badges 10 be worn by the dele- gates from this state. As secretary He chose the design to be tsed and they are beauties. The pendant bears a fac-gimile of the state coat of arms. The Connecticut delegation will leave New Haven on & speclal train of bag- gage car, diner, three sleepers and ob- servation car at 150 p. m. June 15. They arrive in Chica: 2 p. m. the 16th. Returning, they will leave Chi cago 10.15 4. m. June 21st, and arrive at Hartford 10.05 a. m. the 22d. Flagg-Smith Announcements, Announcements of the wedding of Miss Julia Flood Smith of Hartford and Charles Noel TMagg, Jr., of Meri- den have been received by friends of the groom in this village. The wed- ding took place in Hartford June Gth. Mr. and Mrs. Flagg will be at home after Dec. 1st at Lambert avenue, Bradley park, Meriden. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Paige of Spring- fleld, Mass., were guests over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs, Gardiner Hall Mr. Paige is to be a guest of the stats delegation to Chicago today (Satur- day). All but two of the schoold in town Mrs. Adfer Potter s fll. One mlle south of the village is & case of scarlet fever, Harvey Gergler having contracted the disease at Mer- row, Bookkeeper at Big Plant. Robert T. Jones, son-in-law of Gard- iner Hall, Jr., is now bookkeeper for G. Hall, Jr., & Co., succeeding the late Adolph Korper. This is very pleasing, as, independent of the office, it will mean that he and Mrs. Ida Hall Jones will now be resi- dents of the village, adding greatly to the social and church life of this' sec- tion of the town at least. Mr. and Mre. Joseph Razicka of New York are visitors at the homé of the latter's parents, Mr, and Mrs. Lucas Safranck. STAFFORDVILLE Prof, C. D, Jarvis Addresses Boys and Girls on 8chool Gardens. Delor Henault has resigned at the Wauregan market and 18 now employ- ed ot Plainfleld. ;i : Repairs and alterations’ are being made on the residence of Supt. Phil- lips of the Wauregan mills. NORTH STE_RI..ING John Griffithe is building a barn in the place of one destroved by fire last winter. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Crowell, who have been visiting the past three weeks in Wilmington, Del, have re- turned home. A number lost their garden beans and potatoes by frost last week. Miss Mary Murphy closed her school here last week Friday, giving her pu- pils a nicnic in the Wheaton wood grove, near the Line store. ¥. O. Plummer is planting a large acreage of corn. POMFRET CENTER Miss Euretta G- Grosvenor and Mrs. E. Brown visited Hartford Monday. ‘Wolf Den grange held its regular meeting Wednesday evening. The first and second degrees were given to a class of twelve, followed by a lectur- er's hour under direction of Lecturer Mrs. Fuller. Everett E, Brown attended the Jer- sey sale of H. O. Prentice at Worces- ter Tuesday. K4 Clarence and Leroy Peckham visited ‘Woodstock Wednesday evening. 8 Arthur T. Grosvenor and 5. B Brown took an auto ride to Providence Sunday. SOUTH WOODSTOCK entertain- Senexel grange gave an ment last week consisting of music recitations, lilustrated songs and ad- certisements. Cake and ice cream were sold and a social time enjoved. Edmund Gitbert, a former Wood stock Academy student, has been vis- iting at Henry Welis' and attended the graduation exercises of Woodstock Academy. The Ladies Aid society meets Wwith Mrs. Irving Morse Wednesday after noon, June 1% SOUTH CANTERBURY Mrs, George E. Larkham and Mre, Henry P. larkham of Canterbury Green and Mrs, William Sprague of Moosup were guests Sunday of Mr, and Mre. Levi N. Clark. Charles Yerrington of Norwich call- ed on his mother, Mrs. B. W, Yerring- ton at Whippoorwill farm, Wednes- day. Church Rollcall—Re: Formerly of Greenevill Work. Miss Coleman is at the studio for the season. Miss Durming has New Yorl Mrs, Keeler of Malone, N, Y, is vis iting her sister, Miss Palmer. There are several guesta from New York and New Jersey at Hillside, Mra, Darrow was summoned to Wa- { terford Sunday on account of the sud- den and serious llineas of her father, returned from Benjamin Greeno. Rev, Mr, Darrow 20C0! A three-act comedy, Breezy Poiat, was presented at the Congregational vestry Thursday evening. Prof. C, D. Jarvis of Storrs Jectured to the boys and girls of the Garden club and to their friends last week Friday night. Prof. Jarvis showed pic- tures and plans for gardening which was enjoyed by all Mrs. M. Ritter of Hartford, Mrs. R. Guenther and Mrs. E. Smith of Mon son, Mass, were guests of Mrs. Fred Moore Jast weak. Mr, and Mrs, C. Hatheway of Allstor. Mass., are spending their vacation witn their daughter, Mrs, Turner. Gone to Pittsfield. James Putnum and son Amos have resigned at the Garland mill and are employed in Pittsfisld, Myss. Miss Ida Smith of Wales, Masgs, has been spending a fex weeks with her brother, Charles Smith, and family. Miss Lela Bowden of Hartford was the guest of Mrs. Minnie McCarthy over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Dorsev and family were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs William Converse in Wales, Mass, . Emory Phelps of Talcottville visited Jocal relatives over Sunday. Herbert West of Pittsfleld, Mass., s home for a brief visit last week, " HEBRON Children's Day Exercises—L. Accidentally Shot. Sunday morning the children of the Sunday school held their exercises, which consisted of singing and recita- tions. Miss Genevieve Little read an interesting selection. nTh!rfl wg‘ax no minister at the Con- gregational church Sunday, Mr. Har- old being out of town. Mre. Nathan, Griffin of Windsor has heen visiting her sister, Mrs, William Griffin. The W.. €. T. T F. Frink Thursday. Accidentally Shot. met with Mra. M, Leslie Hills, who was at work for Fred Post. accidentally shot himesif but the wound is not dangerous. Mrs. Maria Jones of New Haven i« visiting at Clinton Jones'. Schools closed June 14 for the sum- mer. ¢ J. Strand will attend commence- ment cxercises at Smith college next week Howard Kelgey of Montville is visht- r, Mrs, J. B, Tennant. Palmer visited schos! Thursday. BOLTON W% Postmaster Shaw Resigns—Paster af New Haven Convention. Rev. O. W. Burt spent Tuesday and Wednesday in New Haven atterding & convention of clergymen E. A. Shaw has resigned as postmas. ter at Bolton® Nutch. 5 The Tribunes, a baseball nine from Manchester, were defeated by the An- dover-Bolton nine in Andover last Sat- urday, 19-1. At the end of the sixth inning the game stwod 1-0 in faver of o Tribuncs, [hm;‘s. Charles Caselll 18 home .from New York, where shia spent the wincer, Willlam R, Grant is umproving toe honse which he recently purchased of Alphonso Demensev. Miss Annabelle Post was a recent visitor {n New Britain, 1. A. Conklin of Hartford has been visiting his 8aughter, Mrs, C. F. Sum- mpanied his wife to Waterford, but ner \