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New London County WATERFORD to Bermuda—Guest Oklahoma. Tourists Miss Muriel Tves of Bosten was the guest of Miss Virginia Rose over the Taces. Miss Eiizabeth Beebe ls spending her vagation with her aunt, Mrs. Mary A Littlefield Mrs. Chariotte Howard attended the funeral of Mrs, Henry Lester at New London Thursday. Mrs. John Gallup Mre. Louis Perkins Jordan, Gone to Bermuda. Rev. and Mrs. Rrewer Boardman and Misses Agnes and Nettie Edwards have taken a trip to Bermuda for the bene- fit of their health. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Young were at Norwich Monday visiting friends. Mrs. Frank Collins of Oklahoma is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Nancy Williams, at Ocean Vie Mrs. and Mrs. Frank M, away on an auto trip Tuesday. YAWBUX VALLEY Mrs. Courtland P. Mines has gone to South Lyme to visit her daughter. Miss Clara Smith of Providence has been the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Isaac Edwards. Mrs. Emily Chapman has moved her household goods from Westerly to the home of her brother, George Caswell, where she will reside. Mrs. Will Maine of Westerly called on her mother, Mrs. A. A. Maine, Sat- urday NORTH LYME Bchool closed in this district last Priday with special exercises. Mrs Minnie Drukin is keeping house for Judge Wood amd friends at Mr. Wood's summer home at Mt Archer. Mrs. Katie Jewett is visiting Mrs. from of New London was the guest Wednesday of Mr. and "Rose were BROOKIYN How Flag Day Was Observed—Dele- gates Elected to Ashford Convention. Mure. Paul Spencer and daughter of New Rochelle, Y., are visiting John and Alice Litchfleld. Mr. Spencer spent Thursday night of last week with his family, having been to attend the tenth rounion of his class in Worcester, Mass, Flag Day Observance. Flag d: was generally observed by the display of the flag. The Center schools held a united service in the morning, gaining sincere praise for the manner in which the children rendered the part assigned them, At the close of the exercises given by the children, T. D. Pond, who was present to rep- resent the G. A. R, spoke, giving ex- periences of army life. In the after- noon Judge Pond attended the exer- cises in Danielson at the dedication of the hall in the school building and gave a short talk of the battle of Dru- rys Bluff, as he witnessed it. Vine R. Franklin attended the meet- ing of the Army and Navy club at Eastern Point. His wife visited rela- tives in Norwich. Goes to Virginia Beach. Charles Edwin Blake, having closed his school year in Barrington, R. T, spent the week end and Sunday with his parents, leaving Tuesday for Vir- ginia beach, where he has secured em- ployment for the summer as clerk in a hotel, Miss Abigail L. Witter has closed her school in Ekonk, and is at her home. Miss Daisy E. Baker closed her school in West Willington on Tuesday. The Sunday school of the Congre- gational church observed Children’s day on Sunday in place of the usual preaching service. Delegates to Convention. The Baptist Sunday school elected as delegates to attend the Ashford Sunday school convention at Warren- ville June 26, Alice Bolles, Mrs, Irv- ing Chapman, Florence Shippee, Peleg B. Witter and Helen L. Witter. Mr, and Mrs. George W. Stone had thelr children, Miss Gladys Stone of Ray Harding Lyon, Harold C. Stones, wife and Rev. Mr. Oakes of Hamburg preach- | hapy, and Mr, and Mrs, Raymond #d in the Baptist church Sunda: Stone of North Sterling as their change with Rev. Francis Purvis. C. R. Tiffany and Mr. Maltby of ‘Wallingford visited at W. M. Sisson's over Bunday. making the trip in Mr. Tiffany's new automobile. Among the leading pupils in order of rank from the Norwich Free Acad- emy were Miss Evelyn Lewis and Miss Adeline Coughlin. from Fitchyille. The latter aiso read an essay and Miss Jewis took a prize in American his- tory. Windham County MOOSUP Fidls il s School-—Children’s Concert at Meth- t Church—Class Year Book In- teresting. The following pupils have compleied the work of the grammar grades and eived Mplomas Friday: Hugene T. Fl'\'ance. Franeis Collonan, Clark H. euson, Corinne Desaulniers, Emma Fraser, C. Hill, ¥Floyd R. Norman Main, Helen Maxwell, Bessie Maxwell, Doris F. Potter, Howard Tyler, Clara Wood hools closed Friday vacation. Children's Day. Children’s day was observed Sunday at the Mcthodist church, which was beautifully decorated with flowers, a green arch with colored lights being erected haek of the pulpit. The district superintendent, Rev. J. H. Newland, spoke in the morning, and in the even ing the annual concert was held. The following programme was well carried out: Hymn, congregation; prayer, pas- tor: recitation, God Has a Plan for By- ery Day, Lizzie Grimshaw; Boys of the Bible, exercise, by Harriet Howard's class: anthem, choir;exercise, The An- gels, Ada Hill's class; recitation, Tem- ple Bullding, Julius Putnam: song, The Nest, primary class; exercise, Prigeflla, guests Sunday. Obituary Notes. The funeral of the wife of E. A, Dodge, one of the selectmen of this town, was held from her residence in the easterly part of the town on Sun- day, Rev. Charles A, Downs officiating. Burial was in the family lot in the South cemetery. On_ Sunday, Josephine, the infant daughter of John and Isabella Law- son, died after a sickness of ten davs with whoeping cough. Burial was Monday afternoon in the South cem- etery. William M. Isaacs and family came to their summer residence Monday aft- ernoon. James S. Palmer and George H. Her- rick were guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Palmer. Schools closed Thursday for summer vacation, PLAINFIELD Class of Five Graduated—Acid Burns by Spontaneous Combustion. the | A class of five—Louis Krauss, Clar- ence Wenior, Stanley Sullivan, Henry | Dodge and Miss Florence Wibberley— | were graduated from the Plainfield grammar school this year. |~ The five children in the primary room at Tnion hall who attended school every day during the term were given pretty presents by their teacher, Migs Hammon. Misges Flla Barber, Gladys Wilbur and Henrietta Bughee, escorted by Masters Tracy Wilbur and Alfred De- volve, visited Stome Hill school last week Friday afternoon. Mr, and Mrs. Thomas J. Barber of outh Canterbury called on Mr. Bar- hor's niece, Mrs, W, H. Devolve, and other relatives heer last Saturday, Spontaneous Combustion. A earload of acld that stood on Clark's slding, near the cemetery, was turned last Friday afternoon, The firo wns caused by spontaneous combus- tiom, There was o strawberry supper in the vestryof the Congregational churci Matthews clase; recitation, Donald | jqgt week Friday evening, Cook: song, Beautiful Day, Ellle Fair's| chimney swellows are making 1ify 3 ading, Norman Hill; | cheerful for those having unused sone and drill, Bdith Eyer's class; rec- | chimneys, itation, Helen Gardiner; exereise, pri- s mary class; anthem, choir; reeitation, Julia Lyon: reading, Winnifead Hyer: WOODSTOCK 3 remarks, pastor, A4 thie time Maxine | - Card was baptized by the paster, Children's Day at Congregational Contents of The Hermiad. | Church—S8eniors’ Reception Friday The Hermiad 18 a year book just| Evening, published by the members of 'the - Plainfield High sehool, containing es- | Miss Tuey Reid and Miss Ware, for- #ays, posms and stories by pupils of | mer teschers at the academy, were the school, last will ana testament of class of '12, class roli, school wipaabst, and other interesting items, 'fhe at- tractive cover design is an original drawing by John A, Prier, elags 13, The board of editors wus: Lois Wib. berley, '12: Kdna Fraser, '18; Levett: Sullivan, ‘12; Ruth Hall, *13: John A, Prior, /13 Harold Williams, '13; Fean. els Sullivan, '13; Bdwin Main, 13, Was Valedictorian, Raiph T. Denison was graduated from the Commectient Literary Institute at Sufficld this week as valedictorian of his class. The Thursday here for the graduating exercises, | Mrs, A, P, Kingsbhury of Hartferd recently visited her sisters here, Geardner Richardsen of New York spent the week end in town, Auetien at Williams Piace, The househoid geods of Mrs, Mar- shall H, Williams were sold at auetion Tuesday, ¥, J, Witliamson and famiiy of Hart. ford have been spending a few days with Willlam M, Gallup. Children’'s day is to be observed at the Congregational church next Sun- club met this week ss with Mrs. William H. Kenyon. This is| Mary Williams have been in town get- the last meeting for the season. ting their goods ready to move to Edward Lyon is home from Fast|Hartford. Greenwich Academy for the summer Seniors’ Reception. Vacation. The sel class recept vas held Mrs. H. Leland Sanger and daugh- |, "8 S°0.90 €883 FReeption Was Jek ter, Bernice, of South Woodstock, have | &1, 16 seademy Imiday evening ihe besn guests of the former’s brother, | 0458 history and ¢ PEONISCY S Wems W. ¥. Sheldon, and family this we. read and ic Calse: were Miss Je Handel of Killi 3 Mrs 4.8, visiting y frien WOODSTOCK VALLEY W, H. ) rel to Kineston, N. Y. Mr. and Mre. Allen W. Kenvon at- tended the Pomfret school parade and fireworks on Thursday evening of last week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Fisk and son DPonald and Mrs. ( ves of Stafford Springs were at Alien Kenyon's last week coming by automobile. Mre. George Hayter and children of Clinton, Mass, are spending a few weeks with Mrs, Hayter's mother, Mrs, E, M. Greene. A family from New York is moving to the l.eonard place, Mr, and Mre. Allen W, Kenyon vis- ited friends in Putnam Saturday Frank Lawrence of Hartford is vis- iting his sister, Mrs, Asi Thayer, WILSONVILLE School Picnio—Gomo-Laporte Wed- Miss Hattie Jonni or in New 8 was with her Boston Friday, Miss Agnes Clure of Bosion wgs with | her mather over Bunday, Migs anny Jennings was a Web- ster visitor Tuesday, Mr, and Mrs, Fred Mills and sen, Lesils, visiud th Thompson Bunday, Srhool closed last Friday, The sehoot with tuvited friends snjeyed o pienic in the woueds near the schoolhouse, Gomo—Laporte, Miss Hazel Loporfe and Pete Como were married Monday st 8 u, m, gt North Gresvesordals, They went (o Woonsocket for s week, They will hold & reeeption this (Bacurday) even- ing at the bride’s home Ritch and Miss Es- ers preached church Sunday pastor. in absence of CLARK’S CORNERS Guest at Chaplin Wedding—Personal Items. Miss Celia Keetch of Willimantic is visiting at the Maples. Mrs, Julia Grant ha returned to Willimantic, after visiting friends here. Mrs. W. N. Jewett was at Modena Wednesday. Dr, and Mrs. W, B. Oliver have re- turned to Manchester after visiting the former's parente, Mrs, D. C. Hattin attended the mar- riage of her sister, Miss Flora Wilson, and Winfleld Phillips at Chaplin Sat- urday.,. Mrs, Robert Jennings, Miss Viola ¥, Jewett, Mr, and Mrs, W, C. Oliv. and James Oliver were In W mantic, aitending graduating exercis Thursday event Miss Leonora Jennings afd Clinton Oljver were graduated Thursday eve- nlpg, Ruih and William Beoti, Hdna { Peari and Vergiiio Coliury visited the | igh school Monday, HOWARD VALLEY Camp meeting opened Tuesday eve- ning, Serviess were opened by Dis- irict Elder H, L, Creekett and A, D, Bannisier, Meetings are to eontinue ever Sunday, dune 33, 2 FPour summer bearders are at Thorn- hill farm and twe at the Curtiss tav- ern, The Canterbury read is still elosed on aceount of the bridge Quarterly Conference—Funeral of Mrs.| Charles E. Chamberlain — Local Bride. Distriet Supt. Newland will hold the first quarterly conference Menday evening, June 24, in the M. E. church. The funera] of Miss Anna Hall was held W ay at 1 p. m. in the chap- el at Phoenixville, Rev, Frank Cham- berlain efficiating. - Miss Grace Lawton Is eral s with a friend in Peacedale, R. 1. Her brother, who is employed in end. Funeral of Mrs. Charles E. Chamber- lin, Mrs, Jessie Gillan Chamberlin, wife of Charles B. Chamberlin of West Woodstock, who died from the effects of a shock on Saturday morning, June 15, was buried in the family lot in the Grove cemetery Tuesday afternoon, the 18th. Rev. C. M. Jones of West Woodstock officiated at the burial ser- vice. The bearers were her two sons, Clarence F. Chamberlin of New York city and W. Earle Chamberlin of Mon- ticello, N. Y.; her two nephews, War- ren and Arthur Keith of this place. Mr. Chamberlin, who was born here and spent his early life in this town, will have the sympathy of the commu- nity in his bereavement. Close of School. Miss Blanche Perry has closed her school in the Buell district. She will spend part of her vacation in New Jer- sey, visiting friends. Miss Kate Perry, who has been at- tending school in Thompson, is With her parents on the Sumner hill, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hartson of North Windham, Mre. Z. R. Chapman and son, Harry J. Chapman, of Spring- field, Mass., called on friends here on Tuesday. They made the trip in Mr. Hartson's automobile. Miller-ClarkMarriage Today. Charles Warren Clark of this place i8 to be married at 12 o'clock today (Sat- urday) in the Methodist church -at West Thompson. The bride will be ‘Miss Amy Frances Milier,oldest daugh- ter of Rev. and Mrs. John R. Miller of that place. A large number from this place will attend. A reeeption will e held at the parsonage immediately after the ceremony. Six clergymen are to be present. It is the 24th anni- versary of the birth of Mr. Clark. He is an enterprising and prosperous voung man, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Clark of this place. He was educated in the common schools here. At the age of 16 he was employed in the store of Jackson & Sumner, and remained with them until about four vears ago, When they sold out to A. M. Bowen, where he re- mained as head clerk. He also assists in the postoffice, and buys most of the goods. He has recently bought a house here, where he will reside. Miss Miller has taught school some in this town and is well known here. THOMPSON Beautiful Display of Canterbury Bells —Sale of Hillorest. The gorgeous dispal of oriental pep- pies in Miss Mattie Frawley’'s yard is glving place to a still rarer exhibition of over a hundred plants of varied Canterbury bells. For two years sim- ilar beds have attracted much atten- tlon, and this year’s promises to be the best yet. To Travel in Europe. J. W. Dike has been to visit Mrs. Samuel Dike and Miss Elizabeth Dike of Auburndale, before they sailed for Europe, where they plan to travel this summer. George H. Burgess of Chartley is visiting his brother, D. W. Burgess, The courge of the sidewalk between the postoffice and Mrs. James Mun- vans' is being considerably changed in its_reconstruction. Mrs. Willlam Converse has been spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. William Chase of Nan- uet, N. Y. Hillerest, of the Jacobs estate, has recently been purchased by Mr. Russell of Providence, who occupled it last summer, Miss Mary E. Chase entertained a teacher from Southbridge, over Sun- day, Mrs. Annle E, Knight returned Sat- urday from a visit to Mr, and Mrs. Edwin Wood of Putnam Heights. Mrs, Minnife Whittemore is enter- taining her aunt from Worcester, Mrs, Lapham has been viisting her mother, Mrs, Anna Parsoms, The Children’s day programme at the Baptist church Sunday evening was not carried out on acceunt of the weather, Dr. A, B, Coats of Hart- ford spoke interestingly, both morning and evening, DAYVILLE Cottage Party at Wildwood Park— Genera! News Notes. Mrs, W, B, LaBells is visiting in Northbridgs, Mass, Mg, Oswald Birest is spending the weele at her daughter's in Providence, Mr, sand Mrs, W, F, Bidwell, John 8, Russell and mother, and Mrs, B, G, Bidwell ure at Lawyer Baek’s cet- tage 4t Wildwesd park, Mre, A, C, Potier gspent some days recently with Mr, and Mrs. W, F, Bid- well. Charles Ayer ha to W & Downs. Willard Bennett spent the week end with Mrs. Fannie Bennett. Miss Ruth Bennetit spent Sunday in Ballouville, Frank Field recently entertained Mrs, (harles Randall and son John of Whit- insville, Mass. Mrs. Ellen. ‘Williams of Foster, R. I, is spending the week with her’ son, George Williams. sold his business 1 Seriously il John Corcoran is seriously ill at his | home. Charles Franklin and Miss Car- Franklin are spending the week in Central Village. Miss Edna Ayer is visiting in Provi- dence. NORTH STERLING Few Potato Bugs Yst—Miss Goes to Californ: Broeks Owing to a cold, wet spring, potato bugs are not giving the farmers much trouble this season. People are counting the days when they will get their mail by the new R. F. D, route from Sterling, which will be July 1. The apple, peach, and pear crop will be light this season, F, O, Plummer and daughter d Migs Lucinda Knight vis- ited at George C. Spooner's last week Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. George Plerce, Jr,, have | been entertaining Miss Mabel “Drab- ble and Alberc Chandler of Boston, Mr, and Mrs, Fred D, Kenworthy of Dan- | | lelson, Mrs, Lots Curtls and daugbter | ©f New London and David Brooks uf Elmville, " Miss Gerirude Brooks, who hasg gone to Culifornia, expeets to be gone | threo years beforo returning to her | Lome here, | SOUTH CANTERBURY Members of Breekiyn and Killingly Granges Visit Loeal Grange. Nelson Smii is werking fer Ben- jemin Brewsn, as is also Blmer Tift of Meniville, At a speeini meeting of Canterbury grange Wednesda)y evening 24 mem. Young Man Wins West Thompsen L Southbridge, wag home for the week | Yeung; paper, The the Secend Person, Rev. G. F: Genung; vecal selo, Mrs. (. B. Hyde; stery, D. M. vens; s Grange Bducation, N. G. wm recitation, Mrs. A. BE. Williams: vocal solo, Rev. G. F. Genung: paper, The Graces, Mrs. C. 8, Hyde; violln solo, Arthur Young; recitation, Rev. G. Genung. After the exercises a colla- tion was served by ladies. SOUTH WINDHAM Lecal Young Man Graduated from Pratt Institute—Johnson-Swan Wed- ding. — Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Murdock were recent visitors with Leon Walker of New Haven. Mr, and Mrs. Peter Bissonette and James Currey have returned from a visit with friends in Fall River. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oman have been in Brooklyn the past week, attending the graduation of their som, William Oman, from Pratt institute. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Cady Fitch and little daughter have been guesis of E. Harlan Holmes. Fred Burgess has sold his farm on Lebanon road to New York purchasers. Johnson-Swan, Miss Emma Belle Swan of this town and Merton B. Johnson of Norwich were united in marriage Tuesday aft- ernoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the bride. Miss Agnes Swan, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Herman Johnson of Montville, brother of the groom, was best man. Rev. W. 8. Beard of Willimantic performed the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside in Norwich, where the groom is employed. A number from here attended the gradyation and class day exercises of the Windham high school this week. Miss Mabel Clinton and Willlam Back- us, Jr., were members of the graduat- ing class, Guiiford Smith attended a meeting of the Bankers' association at the Griswold, Eastern Point, on Tuesday. Alfred Manping, who was badly scalded at the power house of the Connecticut company last week, is re- covering from his injuries, 171'ed Smith is taking & week's vaca- tion. Mr. and Mrs. Cassius Barstow are spending a few weeks among the Berk- shire hills, Stephen Childs, who bas been ill for & number of weeks, is improving slowly. The funeral of Luthers Armsbury Who died early Sunday morning, was held Wednesday afternoon from the rooms of Elmore & Shepherd of Willi- mantic. Burial was at Windham. CANTERBURY School in District No. 10 Closes—Prizes for Wild Flower Collectors. James Lathrop is the 'new man on the No. 1 R. F. D. route, J. D. Pellett of Central Village was in town Thursday at his som’s, A. H. Pellett's, who lives in the old home- stead on the Willimantic turnpike. Toem Gladau and Ernest l.a Vesesr and Fred Green were in Putnam Sat- urday on business. Prizes for Wild Flowers. School at No. 10 closed Friday for the summer vacation. Miss Lulu M. Robbins, the teacher,has done extreme- ly good work in this school. As it was Flag day there were patriotic exer- cises and all did well. Miss Robbins will attend’ normal school this sum- mer and teach again at No. 10 in the fall. There were three prizes given for wild flowers, the first gnze going to Willis L. Bennett, he having brought in the largest collection of wild blossoms, 61 different kinds. Luella Medbury came second, with an assort- ment of 51, and Nellie Colburn was third with 59. Filmoure. Sage brought in the state flower, the high laurel. After school was diemissed the teach- ers had a surprise for all children. Presents for each pupil were hidden in the school room, and each had to find his own present, much fun resuit- ing. 3 Judge O. D. Baker and B, L. James are building a bungalow on the shore of Crystal lake in the town of Hast- ford. They expect to spend a part of the summer there with thelr families. Mr. and Mrs. W. 1. Durkee attend- ed commencement exercises at Storrs on Wednesday of this week. Mrs, L. A. Baker is the guest of her parents in New York. The quarantine that was placed on the home of B. 1. James for scarlet fever six weeks ago was raised last Wednesday. Roy James, who has been quite il with searlet fever, has recovered, Fred Platt, who has been working in Putnam for the past five weeks, spent Bunday with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Platt. Mre, George Heck and friend spent Monday with Mrs. A.° M. Bassett. Mrs. Emma Bradley of Putnam was the guest Sunday of her cousin, Hattie C. Platt. A. M. Bassett and Albert C. Squire made a business trip to Hartford Fri- day of this week. INGTON Mrs. Phebe Sharpe and daughter Virginia attended the commencement exercises at Storrs college Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs. Hicks of Boston were recent guests at G, H. Hicks' Elmer Oakman and sons of Bosion were in town Sunday. Owing to bad weather, Children's day exercises at the Congregational | church were postponed until June 23. RAWSON Bert Fitts and children called on friends in Elliotts on Wednesday. Frank Phillips was in Chaeplin Sat urday atfending the marriage of his brother, Winfield J. Phillips, and Miss Flora Wilson of Chaplin. , Tolland County WILLINGTON Children’s day, in spite of the rain, passed off satisfactorily. The pro- gramme and the decorations showed much painstaking on the part of Miss Alice W. Pratt and Miss Fidna Bug- bee, teachers of the primary depart- ment. Several of the local teachers are planning to attend the summer school in_Danbury, which commences July 1. Mrs. Joseph Hull of Norwich made A week end visit at Mrs. L, B. Clark's, and attended church with the family. Miss Virginia Wood of New York city is at Hillside engaged In making a color study of Master Robert Huse, son of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Huse of New York, The rain of Sunday was welcome to the farmers, but cannot undo the mis- chief wrought by the frosis, At the grange meeting it was voted to have a safe and sane observance The matter was of Independence day, left with an eficient committee, Os- car Himmeler, chairman, Them {dweek meetings are held on Thursday evenings at Raptist confer- Wedding at Amherst— Eleanor F. Collins Hae Perfect Scheol Record—Summer People Ar- riving. In Ambherst, Mass, Monday after- noon at 2 o'clock, in the home of the bride, Miss Bes! May Ames, daugh- ter of Mr. and Mre. Myron Ames of Amberst, and Rev. Elllot Orman Fos: ter of Danvers were married by Rev. George A. Tuttle of the Second Con- gregational church. The clergyman was a friend of the groom while in Hartford theological seminary. The ceremony was performed wunder an arch of laurel and evergreen, and the house was artistically decorated with evergreen and daisies, The bridal cho- rus from Lohengrin was played by Miss Mildred Ames, sister of the bride. Miss Alice Miner of Bristol, O., was bridesmaid, and the best man was Claude Beardslee, a classmate of Mr. Foster in Hartford theological semi- nary. Everett Robinson and Caroline Foster acted as flower children. The bride wore a gown of white satin with pear] trimmings and carried bride roses. Her bridesmaid wore yellow crepe de chine and carried yellow rose: The bride was graduated from the Hartford school of religious peda- gogy, this year, and the groom was graduated from Amberst college in the class of '09 and Hartford theological seminary in 1812, On their return from the wedding trip, they will live in Co- lumbia, where Mr. Foster is pastor of the Congregational church. S. B. West attended the annual re- union and banquet of the Army and Navy club at Eastern Point, Friday of last week. Mrs. A, G. Turner of Willimantic was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Hunt over Sunday. Prof. Raymond Hunt and family of Emporia, Kansas, are spending their vacation with relatives in the east. | Mr. Hunt is with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. . A, Hunt, of this place, and will later be joined by his wife and child, who are now with her parents in New London, Mr. Hunt is an in- structer in Emporia college. At Episcepal Convention. Charles Hitcheock attended the an- nual convention of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Connecticut which was held at Hartford last week, as ate from St. Paul's church, He- Two Local Victories. Two ball games were played on Co- lumbia green, Saturday. In the fore- noon, the boys' mine of Andover was defeated by Columbia, 14 to 3. In the afternoon, the Thread City Cyclers’ nine lost to the local nine, 26 to 6. Mrs. W. H. Kneeland was in Water- ford part of last week, and was pres- ent at the closing exercises of the school, in which her daughter, Miss Josephine Kneeland, is principal. Contractor and Builder Henry C. Isham is ereecting a bungalow on the south shore of Columbia lake for Al- bert E, Brown. Lester J. Hutchins and family were with Mrs. Hutching' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Webster of Berlin, over Sunday. Mrs. Hutchins and son Jo- seph remained until Wednesday. A Perfect Record. Eleanor F. Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert P. Collins, completed the entire school year just closed in the Chestnut Hill school district with a perfect record. Never absent or tardy, perfect deportment and les- sons. Miss Marion McDevitt of New York s. Holland, who is ocoupy- ing H. Porter’s house on Colum- bia green for the summer. Mrs. Margaret Edge, for many years in Mrs. Dow’s private school for girls at Briar CHff Manor on the Hudson, is spending summer vacation at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abbott Little on Columbia Green. Mrs. May Smith, who for the past year has Been em- ployed at the same school, is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W, A. Lyman, for the summer. SOUTH WILLINGTON Visit Rockville—Protest Discontinuance of Early | Masons Against Train. to Ahout 18 members of Uriel lodge, F. and A. M., are contempiating taking a trip to Rockville this (Saturday) evening to visit Fayette lodge. Gordon Charter of Stafford Springs spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John R. Nell. The Charles D. Rider property, so- called, has been gold by F. 8. Allis to Earl D. Church of Hartford. Robert Pobuda is home from New York for a couple of weeks. Great Inconvenience. The early morning mail train is to be discontinued after this week, and the first train porth will be at about 10 o'clock. This is certain to be a great inconvenience to many, and there is bound to be protests to the C, V. Children’s Day Exerc Although the weather was not of the best, the Children's day exercises at Memorial church were carried ouf in the presence of o large congregation and were much enjoyed. An interest- ing programme had been prepared by Supt, W, H, Brackett. The following children were presented and dedicated to the Lord: George Jerome Mathews, Gra. Service, Beatrice and Bernice Malo. Fred L. Service received the rite of baptism and will become a member cf the church. STAFFORDVILLE Local Guests at South Coventry Picnic —Supper at Methodist Vestry. Samuel Lambert, superintendent of the ( nd mill, is in New York on a business trip. Misses Pear] Hanner and Bertha Belcher attended a picnic in South ventry Satu Miss Belcher re- mained over the guest of her aunt, Mrs, Henry Nye. Charles Smith and family moved last week to the house vacated by M. H. West. Rev. Robert Williams of South Britain was in town visiting local friends the first of this week Church Supper. A supper was served in the M. E. vestry Thursday evening. Mrs, Fred Moore and Mrs. Grant Hanner were hostesses. The Children’'s dayv concert of the Methodist chureh will be held next Sunday morning at 10.45 o'clock. Rev. W. D, Hamilton was in Britain last week. RIPLEY HILL Spelling Match at Close of School— Picnic for Pupils—QOccum Teachers and School Visitor Entertain. New School closed June 17 in District No. 4. A spelling match was held, Flora Greene stood longest and received a prize. Bertha Greene, Fannie Greene, Raymond Greene, Austin Meterson, Arthur MacLean, Amos Marceau, Amos Richardson and Esther Richardson re- | ceived ards for perfect attendance, | A pier which wes much enjoyed | by the pupils was held in the after- noon under the Peterson maples. The school, and School Visitor Frank H. {and the labors of Miss English much appreciated by the patrons, who have reason to fear she may not return another year, Principal Entertains. Princlpal Sherman entertalned at his homg June 15 Miss Weleh, Mias Lock- wond, Miss MeK Miss Murdock and ence room; the Endeavor toples are| Miss Branch, teachers of the Oceum used. school, and School Viistor Fraak H, Fogs. the party came by trelley to lake, then enjoved a boat the Jength of the lake, then a walk to ‘the farmhouse re dinner was sery- ed: left g trolley, their entertainers hop- ing the pleasure may be repeated in the future. at the Perkins Tepliff place for the summer, HEBRON Sosial Club Gives Dance—Schools En- tertain Friends and Give Exhibit of Work. The social club gave a dance at the town hall Tuesday evening, which was well attended. Migs Doyle, teacher in the primary department, is not to return in the fall, She has taught here three years, giv- ing perfect satisfaction, Horace Porter is failing in strength rapidly. A man named Shea, who has been at work for Arthur Gillett, feli from the cart and seriously injured his back He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital, ‘Willimantic. Fine Exhibit of School Work. The annual exhibit of the schools of the town of Hebron took place in the town hall Friday afternoon, June 14, at 2 o'clock. Nearly all the schoolohildren In the eight districts, in number about 150, with their respective teachers, assem- bled in front of the building, and marched into the hall, occupying re- served seats at the front, while a large audience crowded the remaining space. The opening exercises were conduct- ed by the supervisor, Miss Sarah T. Palmer, the children reciting the 23d psalm and singing the hymn, Come, Thou Almighty King. The flag salute was given, and then each school suc- cessively occupying the stage rendered a pleasing programme consisting of short plays, recitations, drills, school exercises and singing, all winning praise for both teachers and supervis- or. Mrs. W. O. Seyms furnished piano music for marching and accompani- ments. The exercises were much en- Joyed by all. The graduating exercises of the He- bron grammar school were heid in the town hall, Tuesd: vening, June 18, at eight o'clock, The programme of recitations, essays and music was well rendered, a large audience giving close attention. Miss Jennie Olin won the prize for the best essay In a recent contest by members of her class, which she read Her subject was The Early History of Connecticut, Diplomas were presenied members of the eighth grade by Dr. (. H. Pendle- ton, secretary of the school board, as follows: Jennie Olin, Marion Deasy. Olive Tucker, Natalie Blume, Florence Jones, Rosella Marcus, James Noyes, and Edward Raymond. Helen Gilbert received a certificate for having suc- cessfully completed the first ar of high school work. C. J. Strand, the principal of the school, was highly complimented for the excellent showing made by his pu- pils. The singing by the school was unusually fine, Special attention has been given to penmanship during the vear, resulting in a marked improve- ment in the specimens of writing shown. The hall was attractively decorated by the school. Mrs. W, O. Seyms was accompanist. GURLEYVILLE Strawberry Crop P;muu Well— Wood-Crooker Wedding June 26. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bentley of South Manchester are guests of Mrs Bentley's parents, Mr. and Mrs, For- church held a social at the conference room: last week Friday evening. An excellent supper was served. The pro- ceeds from eupper were $i Rev. E. F. Smith is the relatives in New London Mr. and Mrs. John Wrana enter- tained Mrs. Wrana's parents from South Willington over Sunday. Miss Arlene Dunham was one of the | graduates at C. A, C., completing a five years' course. Big Crop of Berries. The strawberry season has com- menced, there being promise of a big crop of berries. Miss Tunnicliffe has been entertain- ing at the parsonage a friend from Cape Cod. Mieses Hliza and Helena Langer are the guests of relatives in New Haven. Wedding Invitations, Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Eunice Wood and Gilbert Crocker June 26th at the home of I!he Misses Cantor on Wormwood Hill. Mr. and Mvs. Clarence Barrows and child were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Simonds Tuesday and Wednesday. ANDOVER of Grange, Displeased Dances, Resigns. 'g‘\(?!l of Master by Wade A. Snow resigned as master of the local grange. He has tried to pre- vent members of the grange from hold lar meetings, and there is some differ- ence of opinion on the matte A new 40 horse power car has been bought by Henry G. Phelps. to Norfolk, Va. Former Postmistress Mrs. Keeney, who has been staying with Deacon and Mrs. Stearns during her illness of some weeks, has recovered sufficiently to return home. Miss Morrison and Miss Bradley are expected to return here as teachers in the public school. The school commit tee granted the request of Mis~ Mor rison for an increase of salary The Baptist church will have Sunday service in the morning instead the afternoon, heginning July Tth Will Deseribe Southern Work At the Congregational chureh at 1045 a. m. Prof. Sarah FE. Taylor of Talla Emma 1 of dega college will speak on behalf of that institution. A number of old plantation hymns will be sung. Miss Mathewson leads the . F. at 7.30 Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. RBaker passed Friday to Monday at Bel town, Mass. STAFFORD Improving Hyde Park Extension—The Week’s Happenings. Miss Lulu Ide has been engaged to sing in the Universalist choir. Mrs. Eva Bugbee is spending a fort- night with friends in Norwich. Hyde park extension is being clear- ed of brush and other improvements are in progress. Miss Helen Parsons of Springfield was the guest of Mrs. E. C. Pinney for several days recently. Charlie Holden of Springfield is spending a few days with Mr, and Mra, Bray. Mr, and Mrs, Cyril Johnson were the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Jerome Orcutt of Bridgeport last week. Mrs, Charles Bautige and son of Springfield recently spent several days with Mr. and Mrs, Warren Pease, Mrs. Thomas Park #on Ralph of Sangerville, Me, formerly of thix place, were guests last week of Mr, and Mrs. L B &0"‘ sythe. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Dodge enter- | tained Dr. C. B. Simonds and family of Willimantic Sunday. Netted $6.25. The Ladies’ society of the M. E ing impromptu dances after the regu- | John Muster and family have moved | Late in the afternoon the party | Mrs. W. T. Morrey of New York is| ¢! mgd ‘and rehearsing suj b, the Sunday sctool g tendent, Mrs, C. W. Burt. -rnmm _-';l the programme was appreciated by the au- dlence, as the numerous remarks of f:.tul that were heard on all sides Teacher Buys Farm. Theodore Perry, who hag been teaoh- ing in Abington, has closed his school and returned to the Eldridge plac which he purchased this spring. are visiting Frances E. Ruggles. Several from this place attended a play, Willowdale, In Rockville Tues- day evening. which was given in town recently. Migs Alice Eaton of Bgiton took part in both, Louis Cavagnars of New York was a nt Bolton visitor. George Maloney of South Coventry is visiting his daughter, Mrs, M. Howard. T M. W. Howard has been in Provie dency Mrs. J. A. Conklin of Hartford was a recent guest of her daughter, Mrs, ., F. Sumner Suit Over Bill. Thomas D. Daly recen Sioan, bt Gilead for a labor which Mr. Sloan claims to have pald. At a justice trial held befors James D. Bailey Monday morning & decision’, was given in favor of the de- fendant. Mr. Daly 18 (o talke &b &g~ peal. UNION Ransom . Tifft of Westford cailed on friends in town recently. Plags were displayved about tows Friday, Flag day Willlam P. Marcy of Hartford spending a few days at homestead. B 4 in the Marcy Washington County, R. I. USQUEPAUGH Matters Chiefly Personal—Miss Ken« yon Graduated from R. |. Stats Cel« lege. et Amos H. Kenyon and Charles Hal lenbech of Pawtucket spent Sunday at Dr. Kenyon's. F. K. Ripley of Providence spent Sunday at Rest cottage. Mrs. Lydia Northup of Exeter ig visiting at Mrs. Caroline Palmer's. Master Harold Holgate visited his mother at Wyoming Saturday. Mrs. ¥F. K. Crandall and little son Lloyd of Westerly are visiting the fo. mer's parents, Dr. and Mrs, Kenyon. Mre. Hattie Potter of Kscoheag is visiting her sister, Mrs. Sarah Frafk- lin.. Mrs. Potter is in poor health, Mr. and Mrs. J, K. Lamoud and littie son arrived here Wednesday night ag | the home of Mr. Potter's futher for the summer. Randolph Carpenter is visiting at J. Lamond's. At Rest Cottage. Miss Sammis of Edgewood was & visitor at Rest cottuge Wednesday. Mrs, Flora Kenyon visited Hope Val. S. ley Tuesday Mrs. Elisha Webster of Providence spent a few days st week with her rhother, Mrs. Sarah Frankiin. | Mrs, . E. Kenyon visited Providence Monday. J. C, Cahoone of ‘Wakefield was a caller here Monday. Mrs. Melissa D. Palmer is vifiting her sister, Mrs. J. (. Cahoone, at Wakefield Mr. and Mrs. Samuel England of Willow Valley were callers here Sat | urday Amos H Kenyon spent Wednesday night at hizs home here and attended commencement at graduated in 1910, Miss Annie E. Kenyon is one of the graduates of R. I. 8. (', in the 1919 class. « HOPKINTON Assessors Meet for Organization— Graduating Exercises. R L 8 C. He was Thomas S. Melien of Chicago spe: Sunday with his family here, leavin, town for New York Monday morning. Services were omitted in the Pirst- day Baptist church Sunday afterncen on account of the weather. George B. Carpenter and family of High street, Ashaway, have returned home, after staying several days at their cottage at Quonocontaug beach. Rey. E. P. Mathewson attended the commencement at Brown university Wednesday and the Stonington umien association at Stonington Thursday Charles 1. Blake speat Sunday with friends in Moosup. Assessors Organize. The assessors met in the town hail Monday afternoon and organized hy | the election of George Crandall, chairman, and Everett P. Mathewson, clerk. Miss Sue Kingston of Carolina vis- ited friends in Ashaway the first of the week. | Graduating exercises of the Hopa Valley high school were held b | day evening. Seven received diple- mas. | Howard Briggs and his mother went by auto to Providence Tueaday to ai- tend Brown university commencement | exercises and the - ienth anniversary | of the class of 1982, \ RICHMOND | Notes of Commencement Wewk—Per« sonal Items. Chavles 1. GGreems, town treasurer, mada a business trip to Providencs on Tuesday. | " Miss Florence Milner, who has besn | teaching in Newbnry, Vi, has returmed | hame Town Sergeant B. R. Moore mads a | business trip to Worcester, Masa, on Thursday The South Kingstown high school held commencement exercises Thurs. | day, Tune 13, | Mrs, B. B. Moore, Mrs. W. J. Dawley and Andrew Moore attended com- | mencement of the Rhode Island State | college at Kingston, Thursday, June 20, Mrs, Gegrge Wallen of Woodwille called on friends in Kenyon Wednes- day, WEEKAPAUG [ Cottage Owners Arriving for the Sea- son. Dr, L. C. Sanford's family of New Haven arrived Thursday and will oe- cupy the Robinson cottage for the egummer, Reuben Cook and Willlam Bromley of Westerly were business callers here on Wedneaday. Donald Dunn of Boaton schoal of technology !s spending his vacation nt the home of his grandfather, Deacon B, M, Dunp, Mr, and Mre, Albert Langworthy and Mrs, Benjamin Crandall of Pleasant View were callers at the Macomber farm Weédnesday, Mrg, G, T, Collins has returned home after a visit of several weeks in Avon- dale, | Charles Webh of Wreakiyn, N, Y. has arreived ut the Ninigrat farm, wher ln. will spend the summer, coming 1y his new touring car,

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