Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 1, 1913, Page 11

v v \ 7 _LETTERS FROM _’Ne-w London County LEDYARD James H. Belden Scoffs at Warning Not to Catch Foxes—Phillips Es- tate Divided—Washington Supper, James H. Belden, who has caught twelve foxes since last fall, has recent- 1y received a threatening letter. It was mailed from Willimantic and signed “A_Sportsman.” Mr. Belden is quite indignant over the matter and feels sure who sent him this letter signed A Sportsman. Mr. Belden states that he caught all of these foxes on his own land and is praised for doing S0 by his neighbors, who raise tur- keys and other poultry. Mr. Belden further states that he does not take hunds out to hunt foxes on Sunday on other people’s property or his own, as Be thinlks those who have critcised him have done, which is against the law. Recent Visitors. Miss Annie E. Baldwin and Miss Ruth Baldwin of the Drawbridge, also Mrs, Sarah H. Main and Miss Cora I Main were Tuesday guests of Mrs. S. E. Holdridge. Mrs. Albert Selzer and daughter, Ruth, have returned from a visit with relatives in Lisbon. Miss Florence Geer was an over Sat- urday and Sunday guest of Miss Blanor Beckwith of Franklin. Miss Nellie Geer is visiting friends on Long Island. Closed Up Estate. ‘E. Walter Phillips of Norwich closed up the estate of Abiah Phillips at the probate office Monday. The estate was divided equally between her children. Start on New School Building. Ground was broken Monday for the new schoolhouse to be buiit at Po- quetanuclk. The land . was purchased from Isaac W. Geer of this town. Much excavation has been done in a short time, and the work will be Tushed to completion. Mrs. Ellen Stoddard and son, Alton, of Gales Ferry are guests of Mrs. Isaac G. Geer. The town school committee will hold their semi-monthly meeting at Ledyard Center Monday afterncon. George and Martha Washington Re- ceived. The Liadies' Aid soctety held a social and variety supper at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Gray Friday evening. It was a -very successful af- fair, nearly eighty being present. The society netted 311 George Washington and Martha Washington were present, held a reception in the early evening and were introduced to the guests as they arrived. Washington ple was the last course, served with a cherry on each plece. The rooms were prettily decorated with hatcsets and other things Indicative of the nature of the supper. Mrs. Robert Henderson of Old Mystic rendered two solos in a fine voi Working in Hartford. Samuel Lamb, who has been work- ing for his brother-in-law, Joseph A. Clark, the past winter, has entered the employ of a business firm in Hartford. Mrs. Calvin Hewitt and son, Rey- nolds, and_ Miss Mary Belle Gray are guests of Miss Lillian Gallup. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gray and son, Benjamin Gray, Jr., are spending the week with Mr. Gray’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray. " T FITCHVILLE The Y, M. D. club is making prepa- rations for a two nights’ bazaar. Mr. and Mrs. Jobn Hill of Norwich were recent guests of Mrs, Hill's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hastland. Henry Brown of Bristol, Conn., spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown, Sr. Miss Mary McManus and Miss Kath- ryn McCarty were recent guests of friends at Norwich Town. Mr. and Mrs. George Adams and family were recent visitors with rela- tives In Uncasville. The ladles of the Baptist church gave an entertainment and supper in the hall last week which was largely attended. The programme included singing, recitations and reading, which wae greatly enjoyed Mrs. J. B. Saunders is critically ill at ber home in Pachaug. She is being cared for by her nephew and wite, Mr. and Mrs, W. B. Montgomery of New York Miss Luetta Gallup is ill at the home of her sister, Mrs. S. G. Norman. Mrs. Mila Salisbury of South Canterbury ls for her. Ezeldel James is 11l at the home of his dsughter, Mrs. Willlam Bitgood. Mrs, George R. Edmond is spending & few gays in Daywille. _ CAMPBELL’S MILLS P. ¥. Colburn is moving from the Chapman farm to the Henry Gallup farm on_ Ekonk HIiL S. L. Barber, who has been ill for the past four weeks, is improving. Flijah Green, who bas been sick all winter, is better, so that he can walk eut. ©. H. Barber, who has been laid up s the past four weeks, is improving. I = By Cuticura Soap - and Oinfment - +Treatment: On rotlring, seak the hands in hot water and Cuticura Soap, ¥ Dry, ' ansiat with [Cuticura Ointment, and wear goft bandages er eld leese gloves during the night, TWO STATES VOLUNTOWN Meritorious Exhibit of School Work— Surprise Party for Miss Boucher— Arthur Gaudette Receives hday Gift. Saturday evening an exhibition of the work of the public school pupils of the town was given in Union hall, which was well fllled with parents and friends of the children. Papers show- ing the work of pupils on all subjects taught were on view. The following pleasing programme was rendered by the children under the direction of the principal, Mrs. Annie B. Andrews: Song, The Sunny Southland, school recitation, Some Heroes, John LaPlan recitation, Something Better, Emma LaChappell; dramatized play, Making of the American Flag, four children. The feature of this number was the work of Miss Fiora Dupont as Betsey Ross, which was very clever. Recita- tion, Another George Washington, L. Disco; song, Red, White and Blue, school; Teaching, showing present day methods in teaching arithmetic, Miss Rose Cook, with class from grades IT and III: address, explaining the work of the schools of the town, Mr. Young, supervisor of schools; explanation of Lincoln’s Geitysburg address, Howell Herbeft; Lincoln’s_ Gettysburg ad- dress, Louis LaChappeile; spelling match, conducted by the principal, Mr A. B. Andrews. Miss Edna Dawle: proved a winner after a long contes Recitation, The Story of Lincoln, Miss Ruth Campbell; pantomime, America, school. The affair proved a great suc- cess and many commendations were ~iven the teachers, Misses Moriarty, Tevrin and Cock, who prepared the children under the direction of Mrs. Annie B. Andrews, the principal. Miss Blakeslee, of the Wylie school, was also present. Given Surprise Party. Saturday evening about 30 friends of Miss Matilda Boucher surprised her at her home and presented her a hand- some gold bracelet. An enjoyable evening was spent, the entertaining —_— features being music and games. Dur- ing the evening refreshments were served. Winners at Whist. Tuesday evening the Home Whist club held their regflar weekly meet- ing with Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Her- bert. The winners were: Ladies—First, Miss Bertha Lewis; second, Mrs. George T. Brizgs. Men's George T. Briggs: second, W. A. Ma- guire. Wednesday the Beachdale mill was shut down owing to an accident to the shafting. Repairs were made and work was resumed on Thursday morn- ing. Handsome Birthday Gift. Thursday evening Arthur Gaudette, manager of Dearnley & Clarke’s stor entertained « party of friends on hi birthday. ' After an appetizing supper, when cigars were lighted, Thomas Mc- Donald, on_behalf of those ’present, presented the host a handsome dia mond stud as a token of their esteem. EAST COLCHESTER Owner Writes Verses to Commemorate Burned Mill. YC. A. Kramer has recently remodel- ed his house, having large windows put in_the upper story. E. M. Harrison this weels. A poem composed by the owner and written in memory of the recently de- stroyed mill was presented each em- ploye. Mr. Sheltercoff has sold his farm, known as the Parkhurst place, to New York purchasers. Beebe, the birch brush dealer, has purchased several tons of birch brush from Charles Kramer. Workmen have begun cutting brush and occupy & shanty near the schoolhouse. LAUREL GLEN H. Frank Button of Ashwillett was a caller in this place Saturday. Eva Watson was In Westerly Friday. FErnest Watson of Norwich and Hat- ue Watson of Westerly were visitors at John Watson's Saturday. Lertram Holdredge of Providence is visiting his mother, Mrs. Charles Hol- was a caller here last dredge. Mrs. George Hill, Mrs. Attaway Main, Mrs. Horace Palmer and Mrs. Frank Palmer erly Wednesda: Thomas Wheeler attended the auc- tion Tuesday at William Clark's in Varietyville. Mrs. Kimball, who bas been the doctor's care, is better. NORTH FRANKLIN J. Alton Cox has entered the employ of the New London Ship and Engine company ar Groton. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rockwood and daughter Florence attended the Pomo- na meeting at Norwich last week. Mrs. J. D. Duggan of Jewett City, Mrs. J. Desmond of Norwich, Mrs Paul Brennan of Baltic visited Mrs. C. H. Mshoney recently. Mrs. Theodore Crandall was visiting in South Windham Wednesday. Mrs. Jane Smith is very ill. Miss Florence Loomis of Lebanon spent the week end with her grand- mother, Mrs. Emma. Warner. Charies Ladd of Norwich is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Jerry Mahoney. were shopping in West- under CLARK’S FALLS Addition to Dye Shop at the Felt Mill. Mrs. Wilson Main of Westerly has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Main, Rufus Mallalieu is moving his house- hold goods to a place a little west of the village owned by Mrs. John Clark. Mrs. Horace Palmer and Mrs. Frank Palmer were in Westerly Wednesday. An additlon is being built on the dve shop at the felt mill. Elmer Main has finished his work for the Mills Bros. and is at work for Charlie Kenvon cutting pine trees. Windham . Ct;l;lty SOUTH WINDHAM Mock Trial Nets Preachers to Be $27—Missionary Heard Sunday. Arthur Rice of Three Rivers, Mass,, wag in town Sunday. Miss Lena Adams of Norwich has been visiting her cousins, Miss Iva Adams and the Misses Main. Merton Gifford of Groton spent Sun- day with his brother, Frank Gifford. The social committee of the C. . soclety is rehearsing a play entitled How the Story Grew. Mrs. Charles Hahn of Conantviile has been_spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Mary Larkham. Mrs.’ Richard Turner 18 conducting a class at Lebanon Mook Trial Wednesday evening the Ladies’ Mis- plon soclety gave a mock trial entitled In Pursult of the Pastor. The cast Yollows: Judge, Mrs. Clarence Avery attorney for defense, Mrs. Alfred Card; prosecuting attorney, Mrs, Hen- ry Bcribner; clerk, Mrs, _ Stephen Childs; sheriff, Mre. F. R, Peclktham: Ontloura Soap and Ointment sold world, Liberal sample of each e b o defendant, Miss Tva Adams: witnesses for presecution, Mrs. Charies Cham- berlain, Mra, W, C. Capd, Mrs. C. L. Clinton; witnesses for defense, Mrs. Fred Ramith, Patorson, Mim | | George Backus; foreman of jury, Miss Alberta Eno. Eleven young ladies compesed the jury. Followh the trial, cake and coffee were servs The ;;z;munn-nt netted the society about Misg Annle Maine had & bad fall recently and has been conflned to the house for a number of days as a Te- i r. and Mrs. C. W, Murdock were visltors at the tuberculosis sanaterium in_Norwich Sunday. Mrs. Richerd Turner and daughter Katherine and Mrs. Willlam Parks and daughter Edith attended Clifferd’s re. ception at Rockville Fridey. ’ Mre. Jacob Budd and children of Hopewell, N. Y., are visiting Mrs. Budd’s mother, Mrs. Mary Crane. Missionary Speakers. On Sunday the pulpit will be occu- pied by Mr. Smith, sectetary of the American Board v. Foreign Missions, and in the eve there will be a union service of # the Windham and South Windham C. E. socicties with an address by a missionary speaker. WINDHAM Congregational Audience to Hear Mis- sionary Preacher—Union Service— Weir Family Going to .Nassau. Sunday morning Rev. J. K. Brown of Harpoot, Turkey, one of the mem- bers of the American Board Institute team, will speak in the Congregational church. In the evening there will be & union meeting in South Windham to be addressed by another member of the team. The C. E. consecration meeting here will be postponed one week, as will the communion ser- vice. Mrs.- D. F. Campbell of St. Mary’s school, Peekskill, N, Y., has been with her mother a short time this week. Miss Elizabeth Anderson spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Hart- ford friends. ‘Walter Abbe, Jr., of Pittsburg, spent Sunday with his brother, A. P. Abbe. Alfred and Lester Haton of Saxton's River academy, Va., were at home over Washington's birthday. Miss Blanche Lewis was in Baltic Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. Alaen Weir of New York were week end visitors in town. | Mr. and Mrs. Weir and daughters will spend March in Nassau, B. L, with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rutherford. DeWitt M. Lockman of New York spent Sunday with his mother at the Inn. Missionary Meeting. Twelve ladies were present at the meeting of the Woman’s Missionary soctfety at Mrs. F. E. Guild's Wednes- day. Chinese religion was presented by Miss .Emily Lyman, Mrs. lda T. Pegrum and Miss Aisold. The Thursday evening prayer meet- ing was led by Rev. M. R. Plumb with the program in charge of the Woman's Missionary society the subject being Day of Praver for Home Missions. Reports of the work among the Amer- ican Indians, Africans, immigrants, on the frontier, island groups and cities were given. The C. E. society is planning for a poverty social. The sewing society of St. Paul's church met this week with Mrs. W. A. Raymold. Miss Mary Little, who has been in Brooklyn, N- Y., since early in Decem- ber, is now with relatives in Hart- ford. Mrs. James Johnson of Scotland was the guest of Miss Sarah Johnson Wed- nesday. Mrs. Fred Chambetlin and Mrs. John Beckwith were in Norwich Wednes- day. NORTH STERLING Funeral of Dexter Tyler—R. F.” D. Service Excellent—Crows in Holly Trees. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lewis have re- turned to Hartford. Oliver Eggleston is confined to his home with heart trouble. Edith Swan Corbett is in Winni- peg, P. Q. appearing with the Bus- ical Girls Co. in vaudeville. Bert Hall of Hartford visited his brother, Jerad Hall, Saturday. The dog muzzle business is good r the next three months. Dexter Tyler's Funeral. The funeral of Dexter Tyler was held from the church at Moosup Val- ley, the pastor of the church at Ster- ling officiating. Burial was In the cemetery at Moosup Valley. No names as yet have beem men- tioned for a successor to Rev. Mr. Smock of the local Baptist church. This community i receiving the best mail service it ever had as the mail is received from all sections—Boston, Providence and New York. Even the most enthusiastic advocate of the old Star system admits the R. F. D. Is the best system yet. C. H. Rounds and C. B. Cole have their ice houses well filled with ten inch ice. In cutting off a wood lot here it was found that coons are living in a number of old hollow trees. A good chance for some sportsman with his $100 coon dog. There were 105 at the bean supper necktie and apron party at the home of Willlam R. Whaley last week Wed- nesday evening. The event was the largest and most successful vet held in this neighborhood. The literary program was exceptionally flne and the supper excellent. Garden seeds have begun to arrive from Uncle Sam. EKONK E. Byron Gallup and Charles Tanner attended the farmers institute in Grange ‘hall, Plainfleld, Wednesday. Mrs. Sarah = Wileox, who returned home Sunday, is ill. Rev. and Mrs. M.cJ. Twomey of Portland, Me., have been visitors at A. A Stanton’s. Mrs. Addie Stanton is visiting her niece, Mrs. Hopkins, in Plainfield. Mr. and Mrs. George Gallup and son Earl attended the funeral of Le- roy Baton in Wauregan Saturday. A few Weary Willies are traveling over this hill, aeking for food -and lodgings these cold night. Mrsl Crane has returned home and Mrs. Irving Frink Is staying with her mother. Charl for s Tillinghast and Dr. Downing and his brother James were here on Wednesday looking after their inter- ests at the steam mills. Charles Barber is able to walk out doors again with the assistance of a cane. All the men in Voluntown and Ster- ling were invited by Supervisor Young to visit the public schools this week to nspect the work done by the pupils. RAWSON Miss Gussie Wood of Webster, Mass, visited with Mrs. D. T. Phillips Sun- day. Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald visited in Pom- fret recently. Beveral from here attended the mas- guerade ball given by F. A. Phillips in Grange hall, Hampton, Friday eve- ning. A fine time was had, a large crowd being present from Providence, Webster, New Haven, Boston and Springfleld, , Miss Jennle Morgan of Providence has returned home after spending a week with Mrs. D. T, Phillips, WOODSTOCK VALLEY Dimer T Goss entartained nis son an ite o on over Sunday, Mrs, Shephen Bflnm:ly and daugh- ter, Mra. Harriet, are visiting friends and “relatives in Hartford, ews has been received af the mafe t;,ll'l_"l\'lll &}t{ Olearwater, Wierida, of the Misses enyon and Mers, Josephine Bartistt, = of 1 A Sy e P OOl S LA M5 A A 0 DAYVILLE Enjoyable Entertainment by Miss Sie- gel—Mait-Carrier Off Duty Threugh Hiness. Miss Theresa Seigel of Middletown {I.ve a very pleasing entertainment in he vestry of the Congregational church. The affair was in charge of Mrs. N. L: Greig, Miss Law, Mrs. Bra. Jey and Mrs. Bowen. Mrs. A. T. Hope entertained Miss Seigel. Miss Helena Brooke is confined to her home with a severe cold. Hosea Greene, carrier on route No. 1, from Killingly P. O. is ill with grip. Substitute Carrier Ray Shippee is on duty. Mrs. Noble iz entertaining her moth- er from Ware, Mass. N. D. Greig is confined to the house for a few days. Miss Bdna Ayer, daughter of Charles E. Ayer, is to open a store in Dan- ielson. Mrs. C. A. Russell is spending a few days with Mrs. E. H. Keach of Danielson. Mrs. Frederick Bogue and daughter of Providence spent the week end with James Blanchard and family. Raymond Burnett, Raymond Blanch- ard and Mrs. Willard Bennett, all from Providence, were with their parents for the week end. Charles Martin, from Lynn, Mass, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Martin. Visited Norwich Patient. Mrs. John Murray and Mrs HEliza Brennan were In Norwich Bunday to visit John Murray, who is In the Backus_hospital. Rev. W. J. Roynolds was in town on Tuesday. Mr, Reynolds, it 1s reported, has bought the Charles Austin place between Willlamsville and Dayville. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bidwell spent Sunday in Norwich, POMFRET CENTER Ernest E. Brown Lectures Beforo Wor- cester Hortloultural Society—Grange Observes Colonlal and Interesting Costumes Worn. Miss Clara Averlil is visiting Lynn, Mass. Everett E. Brown gave a lecturs on orchard redovation before the Wor- cester County Horticultural society Thursday afternoon and dined with the executive committee of the seeciety in their club reoms. Colonial “Night at Grange. ‘Wolf Den grange observed Colonial night Wednesday evening. Quite a number of members were in costume representing noted characters in his- tory during the colonial period. The musical and literary part of the pro- gram was of a historical character. Special characters represented were: Abraham Lincoln, John Peal; Mrs. Lin- coln, Mrs. Charleg Aldrich; Uncie Sam, Charles Aldrich; Columbia, Nettie Watson; George Washington, Nelson Platt; Martha Washington, Edith Clapp; Israel Putnam, Venner Rich; Mrs. Putnam, Virginia Sharpe. Prizes were awarded to the couple having best designed costume, which went to George and Martha Washing- ton, although several would have given it ta Uncle Sam and Miss Co- Tumbia. It was a close contest. Mr. and Mrs. Kimperton, John Stromberg and W. Master Slve had striking costumes. One of ‘the most striking and attrac- tive costumes was that of Mrs. Frank Hildreth (Betsy Ross) who presented an original paper. Her costume nat- urally was composed of American flags. One ‘man appeared in an old style military cutfit of '62, knapsack, can- teen, blanket and musket, etc. He was not 'readily recognized at frst and there was much questioning as to who it was. It proved to be John Strom- berg, made up with a General Grant beard. Mr. Kemperton was in colo- nial dress and Mrs. Kemperton as an Indian maiden and well made up. There were a number of attractive costumes. WOODSTOCK Illustrated Lecture—Pansy Band En- tertains—Nearly 100 Exhibits at Poultry Show. F. W. Hinrichs of New York was in_town over Sunday. Rev. R. R. Kendall gave a stere- opticon lecture Sunday evening on the home life of missionaries and their mode of traveling in foreign lands. Walter Lindeman spent the week end in New London, the guest of Mar- vin Hyde. Miss J. T. McClellan is visiting rel- atives in Washington, D. C. While there she will attend the inauguration. Supper and Social. The salad supper and Washington social given by the Pansy band called out a large number. Excellent Poultry Show. The poultry show under the aus- pices of Senexet grange on Wash- ington’s birthday was very successful in spite of the weather and bad trav- eling. Nearly a hundred birds were on exhibition divided among fourteen varieties. W. H. Card of Manchester judged the birds and in so doing explained to exhibitors the good points to be aimed for in each variety. At noon a lunch was_ served. In the afternoon Judge Card talked on Business Tactics on a Hen Farm, WESTMINSTER Church Meeting—Parents’ Day in the Sohools. Charles Koch has been spending a few days with his family here. Willlam Medbery has returned to his work in Lisbon. Mrs. Ann Robbins is very 11 with bronchial pneumonia. Mrs. Henry Humes of Hampton is caring for her. Scotland Pastor to Preach. Rev. Mr. Moore of Scotland will oc- cupy the pulpit of the Westminster Congregational church Sunday. Mrs. Henry Beers of Plainfield was caller_here Wednesday. The Westminster Ecclesiastical so- ciety holds its meeting at the church today, March 1st. Feb. 28 was Parents' day in the sehools. Miss Lulu Robbins spent the week end with Miss FElliner Humes of Hampton. Miss Ella_Cusack is staving with Mrs. Uriah Bingham. Byron Bingham is in North Wind- ham, where he has obtained employ- ment. SOUTH KILLINGLY nstitute—Illustrated Lecture on Livingstone. Farmers’ | Night—Quaint | There will be a farmers’ at Grange hall Thursday, institute March 6. ‘Several speakers of prominence will be_heard. Rev. F. S. Leathers of East Kil- lingly gave an illustrated lecture on David Livingstone in Africa, at the church _here Tuesday evening. The Willing Workers mwet with Mrs. G. R. Barlow Thursday afternoon. Surveyors are at work here survey- ing to put through a feed wire from Providence to Hartford, George Edgerly is In Bturbridge, Mass.,, for a few days, L ———— Four Youmng Boys PFined for Break. ing Into Stores—Recent Arrivals. Wour young boys, the oldest under 15, broke inio the stores of Walter Kingsley and son-and Dearpley and Clarke’ one night last week and stole a sum of meney at eaeh place. They were arresteg in scheol the next day, but were let off with a fiae and cests se of {] yeuth. elyn, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Em vis, was taken to the hespiial al llimantic Menday for medical treatment. Viclated His Probation. Officer Mitchell arrested Jerry Sul- livan here one day this week and the lustice said “60 days and costs in oklyn.” This is the third time Bullivan has been in trouble. The first two he was placed on probation. Two men were laid off on each sec- “im;. tnt this division last week Friday night. Plainfleld section men have been loading ties in Summit, R. I, a part of this week. ‘There was an enjoyable Y. P. S. C. E. social in the Congregatlonal church Friday evening. Farmers’ Institute. BrsmG eninjailonfterresentrMSHRDI A very interesting and well attend- ed Farmers' Institute was held at the Grange hall Wednesday. Falls on the lce. A little girl was injured in the new village by a fall on the ice and was taken to the Norwich hospital for treatment. Graves, the fishman, fell last Sat- urday on the ice at East Killingly and injured his shoulder badly. Dr. Bweet was called Monday and after setting the bone ordered him to keep quiet two weeks. Miss Gladys Wilbur has been sick with a throat trouble. HAMPTON F. A. Phillips Gives Masquerade Dance —Pleasant C. E. Social. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burnham entertained Mr. and Mrs. Reuben E. Pearl at tea Tuesday evening. Mrs. George Fitts, who is in St. Jo- seph’s hospital, has so far recovered as to be about her reom. Miss Jennie Morgan who has been spending several days with Mrs. Dwight Phillips, has returned to her home in Providence. . Masquerade Dance. F. A. Phillips gave a masquerade dance in Grange hall last Friday eve- ning. Many were present from Web- ster, Providence, New Haven and sur- rounding towns. C. E. Soocial. _The Y. P. 8. C. B. gave a social in the cLapel last Wednesday eve- ning. Lunch was served and a fine programme was enjoved. T. J. Roberts was in Willimantic one day this weel. George M. Perkins of Central Vil- lage, formerly of this place, called on friends in town last Saturday. S. M. Button of Rocky Hill the week end with his mother, Mary Button. 2 Back to Hospital. Victor Larson has been obliged to return to St. Joseph’s hospital in Wil- limantic after recently spending sev- spent Mrs. BRGOKLYN htning—Grange Con- Damage by A severe thunder storm with hail passed over the town Baturday eve- ning, the lightning shattering a tele- phone pole on the Canterbury road. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Pond who re- cently left for the west, are in Em poria, Kansas, visiting _Mrs. Pond brotlier,. Rev. James A. Brown. Mrs. ‘William Raymond is visiting Mrs. Alfred B. Wiiliams. Herbert Blake, of Cambridge, Mass. spent the week end with his father and brother, Charles H. Blake. Mrs. Auna Cummin, days in Jewett City. LeRoy Chapman of Storrs college has been spending several days with THREE W fers Third and Fourth Degrees on | 4’ OMEN - TESTIFY i < | To the Merit of LydiaE. Pink- Streator, T1l.— I shall always prafse gs spent & few | yyudia E, Pinkbam’s Vegetable Com- pound wherever I go. It ks done me his parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Chap- | so much good at man. i Confers Degrees. 1 g::c- ofh‘:!e. :d Tuesday night, Feb. 25, Brooklyn alsobelpedmy grange, No. 43, conferred the third . daughter. It isone and fourth degrees o a class of six. | Visiting patrons from Hampton and | Wolf Den granges were present. About sixty of the local grange attended. | An excellent supper was served by the | of the grandest ‘medicines for wo- men that can be bought. I shall try refreshment committee, Mrs. C. G. school children. EASTFORD Elisha Perry Sends Hay to New York —Surprise Party and Presentation. Mr. and Mrs. in Putnam on Friday of last week. They attended a surprise party given Mr. Clari’s_brother, going from there to West Thompson to Mrs. Clark's parents’, returning home Sunday. J. J. Young has shipped his house- hold zoods to South Manchester, where he intends to reside. Elisha Perry shipped a load of hay to New York this week. E. Jones, who is having a twelve in Philadelphia iy visiting his parents. Miss Edwards of Woodstock 18 ending a few days with Blanche orry. Presented Mesh Bag. Tuesday night Miss Blanche Perry was greatly surprised to find a party of young people had entered the house unknown to her. She was equal to the occasion and entertained them rovally. Before they left she was pre- sented a mesh bag showing the good will of all. The ladies of the Congregationalist society met at thelr chapel and tied a quiit. CANTERBURY PLAIN 8urprise Party Given Miss Mattie Linnell, Mr. and Mrs. Minnie Dean of Allen Moffit and Mra. Central Village vis- ited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Menry Eaton Receives Shock During “{‘;iamsas‘g’ndflb}») oy Fi e iy e Mr. and Mrs. . Porter an amily Thunder Storm — Missionary to | £, Hebron spent the week end with Preach. their parents. Mrs. E. Jessie Hunt visited several over Sunday at Dr. Orin R. Wit- in Hartford. Shock from Lightning. The severe thunder storm last Sat- urday night put a number of telephones in town out of commission. Henry Eaton received a shock, the lightning throwing him on the floor and extin- guishing the lamp in the room. Missionary from China. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Williams spent a few days with his sister in Hebron. A surprise party was given Miss Mattie Linnell Tuesday evening. Cake and cocoa were served for rcfresh- ments. Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Perry, who have been suffering with grip, are better, Mr. Perry returned to his duties at Hartford this week SOUTH WOODSTOCK Lawton, Mrs. E. E. Allen and Mrs. | Talbot. | Oscar F. Atwood and Miss Doro- thy Marlor are in Washington for the inauguration. Samuel Cooper is confined to the house. Henry Brown is carrylng the | Charles Clark were ! days furlough from the naval station | lto induce others to try it.” —Mrs. J. H. CAMPBELL, 206 N. Second 3t., W. S., Streator, Illinois. Philadelphia, Pa. — ‘It was at the *Change of Life’ that I turned to Lydis E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, using it as & tonic to buil up my sys- tem, with beneficial results.”” — Mra. | SARA HAYWARD, 1825 W. Venango St., (Tioga) Phila., Pa. San Francisco, Cal.—*“ 1 have taken Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- nd for many years whenever I would feel bad. I have gone through the Change of Life without any troubles | and thank the Compound for it. I rec- ommend it to young girls and to women ! of all ages.”’—Mrs. C. BARRIE, 8052 25th St., San Francisco, Cal The success of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, made frem roots and herbs, is unparalelled. {._1f you want special advice write te ! Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (confls dentlal) Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and amswered by & woman and held in strict confidenss. | | is on the Judge Holman farm, West Willington. At the grange last Friday evening the officers were installed by Professo: Fitts of Storrs, assisted by Mrs. Fiic An excellent supper was served. Driving Wells. Mr. Nolan has completed the arte- sian well at the home of Hans M, Hansen, merchant, West Willington. and the drill has been moved to the schoolbouse grounds, South Williag- ton, where a well will be put down. D. B. Gardner visited his mother, Mrs. Bmily Gardner, during the week As Rev. E. W. Darrow was splitting kindlings last Saturday moming bo cut his left hand badly. Mrs. Darrow passed a few days Hartford with her cousin last week STAFFORDVILLE Young Ladies of Methedist OChurch Qive Comedy—S8eries of Special Ber- mons. Mrs. William Chandler is in Sewth Coventry with her mether, Mra. Wil- llam Taylor, who is very 4l with pneumonia. Rev. C. N. Stanley, a missionary from Mr. and Mrs. Allen 5. West and twe China, is expected to speak at the A children of Springfield were guests church Sunday morning. The sacra- | A good time was reported at the| of Mrs. West's mother, Mrs. Liza SERE i Ao o b poultry show. Notwithstanding the | Booth the first of the week. The board of relief held their last |3tormy day a good many birds were | Tred Bridges was taken to the Jeba- exhibited and the address in the af- | " CHOEES AT COLE meeting Feb. 21. But few appeals were talken from the assessors’ valuation of the preperty. CANTERBURY There has been some very siranse weather, two electrical storms Satur- day nighit and several snow storms Sunday and rain, hail and wind, but it makes the cloud digger smile. Conductor and Mrs, A. A. MofHiett of Central Village were callers Sunday lat Mrs. C. H. Herr , who is ill. Mrs. Mofflett is a former Canterbur: girl, the éldest daughter of Fred Bennett. H. J. Carpenter, who has been stay- ing with E. E. and A. Bennett for two or three weeks, has returned to Plain- fleld. entertainment at Yeomans' hall on Little Miss H. Josephine Medbury, | Friday evening of last week under the | who has been very ill, is better, as are | auspices of the W. S. S . club. The also the Bennett and Colburn children | comedy drama A Box of Monkeys was and F. G. Pellett. presented in excellont style. Music Prof. Joseph Dows was in town this | Was furnished by Lyman's orchest ' week. There was dancing after the entertaln- Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Davis and lit- | ment. = e tle Miss KElizabeth Davis of Jewett| Rev. and Mrs. E. O. Foster spent City were callers one day last week | Friday and Friday night 1 friends on relatives and friends in town. in Hartford. WILSONVILLE and drill are at The men are The steam shovel work on Converse hill. ternoon was very practical and inter- esting. Mrs. Butts went to the hospital last week suffering frgm pneumonia. Louis Duffy is suffering from a cut caused by a horse stepping on his foot. Dr. Spalding dressed the cut. Toliand County COLUMBIA Good Entertainment by Andover Dra- matic Club—Four Year Mail Con- tract to Miss Collins. The Andover Dramatic club gave an Mail Route to Miss Collins. Miss Lura Collins has been awarded the contract for carrying the mall pe- tween the Columbia postoffice and Hop River for the four years commencing July next. The contract calls for two | Raymond Kemp of Holyoke was the uest of his mother, Mrs. Wesley adway, over Sunde; Mr. and Mrs. George Fisk of Bos ton have been viditing local friends. Presented Comedy. The young ladies of the M. K, churah gave a comedy entitied Miss Doulton's Orchids, Thursday evening. The pro ceeds went for electric lights recemtly installed in the church. 8Special Sermons. The pastor of the Methodist chureh will commence a series of exposmitery sermons next Sunday morning on The Lord’s Prayer. There will be siz ser. mons in the series. The first will »s Qur Father. RIPLEY HILL Good Crop of Ice Secured—Waifs Wall Cared for at Brigham Heme. The icehouses on the hill wers ai filled last week with eight and nine inch ice of good quality Mr. and Mrs. Albert Woodworth are 11l with grip. The family of Rev. R. H. Shermam s i1l with the same malady. Children Well Cared Fer. A visit to the home of Mr. and Mra Fred Brigham 1s of interest to those interested in the welfare of unfortu- doing quite a little bilasting as they 2 e CrAI0ciatll gars mior are cutting the hill down a number of | bobg 8Ly, A conaldoal e D" | nate children. Six little ones ranging e Mre. W. H. Kneeland spent last | in age from 3 months to b years ars Mrs. Aznes L. Clare of Boston Was | weei in Hartford with her daughter,|being cared for at present =The with her mother Saturday and, Sun- | afyg Everett Bosworth. " | cleanly conditions and happy faces of day. ey the little ones indicate the kindly cers Mr. and Mrs. Bert Upham are ill SLFUREY. S ansies. given by these worthy people. with grip. ’ Mrs Ethel Blakesley continues to 748 Faot Unidoraroumds Mr. Schreiter who has beén sick so long is able to be out for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. C. T. May spent Wed- nesday afternoon with Mrs. May’s sis- ter, who slipped and fell Sunday morn- ing and wrenched her side and shoul- der badly but is very comfortable at | present. ATTAWAUGAN Miss Bessie Emerson of Northbridze spent Sunday with Albert Rollinson and family. Paris Adams is very ill with_pneéu- monia. Fred Wheeler recent visitor with friends place. Charles Blackmar spent Sunday at Worcester. Misses Pearl and Rose Glenn called Mrs. William Smith at Putnam Sunday. New spinning frames have been put in the mill CLARK’S CORNERS Mrs. M. F. Palmer and son Ray, of Springfleld, Mass., have been visiting Mrs. Palmer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Jewett the past week. Wallace Tuttle of Middletown called on former agent Allen Jewett Monday. Mrs. Leon Albro was a week end guest at her parents’ in Pomfret. Mrs. Louis Coltury was able to re- turn from St. Joseph's hospital Sat- urday. 3\ Mrs. W. Wade has returned from visiting relatives in New London. Robert Clark has been confined to the house by iliness. Mrs. M. F. Palmer visited at Modena Tuesday. THOMPSON Willlam Scarsboro from New York was in town Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Hascall of Boston vis- ited at Nathan Chase’s Saturday. of Hartford was a in this Mr. and Mrs. Backus spent Saturday 1 in Bostan, Arthur Wilkes of Worocester spe: Friday at his home here, Mrs. Bertha Broughton _started Tuesday for her home in the weat. pick full blown panies from the open garden. Episcopal Services. | Rev. J. H. Fitzgerald, rector of St. Peter's church, Hebron, wvisited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hitch- cock on Columbia Green Thursday af- ternoon of last week. A number of the church people had assembled at Mr. Hitchcock’s and Episcopal ser- vices were conducted by the rector Mr. Fitzgerald is recovering from severe attack of grip. Speedy Sawing. Hubert P. Collins sawed eight cords of wood last Tuesday afternoon in three and one-half hours with-his light gasoline engine outfit. It took three besides himself to keep the saw Missionary Speaker Comirng. Rev. Charles C. Merrill of Boston is expected to_occupy .the pulpit in this place next Sunday at the morning and evening services. Mr. Merrill is one of several speakers who are to conduct a missionery institute at the First Congregational church in Willimantic next Monday under the direction of the American board. Other speakers will speak in neighboring churches Sun- day. Friday evening of next week Rev. E. O. Foster will give an illustrated lecture on Africa entitled In the Heart of Angola. WILLINGTON m Bentley’s Barn Evidently’Set on Fire—installation at Grange. wi About 2 o’clock Saturday morning a neighbor, daughter of Dr. F. B. Con- verse, awakened by the unusual light in her room, discovered that Will Bentley's barn was in flames. She aroused the family and the doctor gave the alarm by telephone and by arous- ing neighbors, but it was too late for anything to be saved. A favorite horse, a fine cow, some 15 tone of good hay and a quantity of valuable farm ‘mplements were destroved. It is sup- sosed that the fire was incendiary, as it was noticed immediatély that an " | unused door was standing open, show- ing that the barn had been entered. There is & small insurance, \Th‘hl.rn Austin Peterson recently visited the eat aqueduct which is to bring watee f; New York city from the Catskill region under the Harlem river, going down a shaft 743 feet below the mur- face. Mrs. with "'lr:he World’s Confidence in | any article intended to relieve the sufferings of humanity is not lightly won. There must be continued proof of value. But for three generations, and throughout the world, endur- ing and growing fame and favor have been accorded BEECHAM’S PILLS because they have proved to { be the best corrective and | preventive of disordered con- ditions of stomach, liver, kid- neys and bowels. The first dose gives quick relief and per- manent improvement follows their systematic use. A trial will show why, in all homes, the use of Beecham’s Pills ‘Continues ‘To Increase George Freeman 1s 1l