Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 23, 1915, Page 11

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES Windham County BROOKLYN f Rev. A. E. Kinmouth Appointed Chap+ tain at Jail—Women's Club Mect- ing. John Kimme, who bought ihe farm wialy owned by Darius. Day and’bet- ter kmown as the John Hyde farm, has eold the place to a man from Yong Istand, who will scon take pos- session. Tdward Rilev has bought the lot and barn_thereon standing, built by the late William Searls, and altered it over into a dwelling house, and has moved his household goods into it. his property is situated on the Elii- ott road | " Miss Mary Fogs is vietting relatives } tn_Providence. { Mr. and Mre. Y. D. Pond have re- tmned home after a vistt with their children in_Providence. ¥ Rev. G. P. Genung, D. D.. and his rece, Betty Monroe, who i3 making her Bome at the parsonage, were re- { cent visitors in Boston. g 3frs. Frank D. Spaulding _has re- {§urned home from s visit of several weelts with her brother in Jewett ity New Chaplain at Jail. Tho county commissioners have ap- ! pointed Rev. E. A. Kinmouth as chap- i$ain _at the jail in place of Rev. Geo. { F. Genung, D. D., who has held the | position for several years. ! Wemen's Club Meets. The Women's club of Brooklyn met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Edwin ! A Blake as hostess. Rev. A. P. Knell vead @ paper on Prisons and Re- formatories, and Mrs George Eastment and . Mrs. T. D. Pond each read papers on The Dawn of Romantic Poetry, from four poets. Selections were read from the writings of these poets by. other members. vesday forenoon church Mrs. Lucy Jarvis_ Waghorn d Victor Smith were united in mar- 1age by the Rev. A. P, Knéll, CANTERBURY GREEN { Union ©. E. Meefing—Fiineral of Gil bert Palmer. the Trinity an Endeavor meel~ s from the Canterbury districts is to be held at day afternoon at the 19, “To know that passeth under- of North Society is visiting in Bridse- tral Istip, N. Y., is T. L. Wilson, Reed of m FUNERAL. Gilbert Palmer. at his buried orth Tues- afternoo ds attended home. The d. A qua hrell and and. “Mr. Ablde With omewhere and d have been 1 March. stepchil- w London and Norwich. S and relat the funeral. HAMPTON Moth Scouts Move to Chaplin—Death of Mrs. Charlotte Smith, Summer Rosident for 25 Years, Beautiful Mr. P aars old - wot he lived The government men looking for have been located st two months dquarter: to e s L this o ave moved otland . Peario's, William Ashley Dbetter. He now has been quite arnham were Mrs, Charlotte Smith, ed here Monday of Charlotte Smith of Smith has made this for over 25.years reatly missed by all, as loved by the townspeo- . Phillips has been vis- 1 Chaplin, Surprise Party. Burnhem gavo a surprise d last Tuesday WESTMINSTER Githert Palmer Dies at Age of 80. Mr. Croft of Hanov reached here Sunday merning. Gilbert Palmer died at his heme neare Sunday night. e was 80 years ? age and one of the oid settlers here. Henry Sonnonberg went to New Yeniz Tuesda; Mrs. Lina Tonmsisen of Maplesdale s spending a few days in New York. Harvey Jomes of w Jersey is rpending a few days with his parents, Ire. James Jones. ©Owing to the recent storm the roads oré are in a very bad condition, =ysing some slight accidents. Mr. Rath is again il Dy, 2. E. Bennett has had teams on the road for two davs putting the roads in shape for travel. The townspeople were shocked. to say of the death of Gllbert Palmer, 2s he had not been il long. Mrs, Charles H. Robbins picked pan- at the Green | F North Grosvenordale visited Mrs. Ella Cregon Wednesday. There was but one session of schoul last Friday, oa account of the teach- ars’ meeting. < Mrs. Henry Kosmaler has her fath- er, Jobhnu Heald, home from the hos- pital, where he has been suffering With two broken ribs caused by falling on the.ice.. He is still helpless. stes in_her flower bLed Jan' 7 ands. Mr. Rite, who has purchased. the Dr. B E. Denvett farm, is making many repalrs and improvements on it. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dean have Te- turneq home after spending a few weeks with Mrs. Dean's parents, Mr. and Mrs C. Henry Williams. Fire Company Had But One Fire Dur- ing Year—~Marriage of Charles Mc- Farland Choir Singer and Miss El- sie Ladd, Organist. csitor in Brovidence v n Providence. %ol is visiting D. H. Arnold. Fire Company Elects Directors. Charles ‘Stokes of New Britain, The annual meeting of the Central|spent the week end with his mother, Eailn chlwmpany wumhem in the t:.av;‘n Mrs, Mary Stokes. ] Thursday evening. Reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and Addressed Men's Club. approved. Durinig the past. year the| Judge Sabin,T. Russcll addressed Company has had 23 meetings and §| the Men's club Monday evening. His practices. The company -has been|talk on American Citizenship was lis- called out to one fire, that one being|tened to with deep interest. in a three tenement house owned by| Miss Priscella Deane is ill. William Dean and where slight dam-|_ Fred Bellows is greatly improved age was done. The receipts for the year were 3228.01, Cash on hand Jan, 1. 1915, $30.60. The inventory of the apparatus amounts to $2400. The board of directors for the coming year is Edward J. Gallagher, Bert.O. Cook. Charles Bragg, Frank H. Tilinghast, Judge Rueuli ‘Addresses Mon'’s Club— Officers Elected by A. O. H~—~Whist of Fifteen Tables. Ms.. W. E. LaBelle was in Wor- cester Wednesday. Willian Marton has become a. stu- dent in Dean academy, in Franklin, Mass, Miss Lena King of Fitchburg, Mass., has been 2 use it to o small degree. Mr. and Mrs Frank L Woodard: Mr, and Mrs. A. G. Potter. were Sun- day guests of Mr, and Mrs, W. F. Bidwell. John Kilgarip injured his finger In Pr. James . L. Gardner, Willlam|the Tulling mill of the Assawauga Thompson znd Atthur Brady The|company. company held barn dance in the| Rev. Chkarles Downs and little town hall, Friday evening. daughter, ‘are i1l with chicken pDox. Arthur Mathieu was in Putnam on Friday to.attend the fumeral of his sister-in-ia: Mrs. Downe’ mother is il with grip. Defeated Jewett City. The Roval Five played the Jewett Met With President.. ¢ v basketball team, winning by a The Ladics’ Aid sociely was pieas-| score of 20 19 ooy TR antly entertained at the home of the ¥ president, Mrs, E. Hoxie. Lillibridge. Officers of A. O. H, After the meeting, a dainty lunch was Served by the hostess. Alr. ‘Addison Tourtelotte of Thompson has been the guest of " regular meeting of the A, Q. M. division. the following officers cd: President, William Red- East Mrs. Fowa president, Christopher L'Tu”‘.“d Soe ; recording secretary, F. The gypsy morth hunters are here St e TR this week. s X Patrick ullen; T. and A., George DMoran; sentinel, James " Fiftoen Table Whist. The members of the Buchiea club held a very successful food sale at the church parlors Friday afternoon. Public Installation. ; F i | A. Russell entertained at Lucy Webb Hayes circle, Ladies of | whi riday afternoon a party of the G. A. R, held a public meeting in | fifteen iables. The house was pretti- 0Oda Fellows' 1 on Frig Iy Those receiving_ with alling _ ofiicer,. s ell were Mrs. A. F,. Potter, Pellett, installed the follow- | of Providencs, ] Helen ‘B.. Bum- : President, Mrs. Mary Pe-|mings of Willimantle, Mrs. F. L. ior vice president, ~Irs.| Woodard of Norwich and her two uiton; . junier- vice presi > W. Atwood and Grace Hant EXKONK Mrs. Orilia Horton: | Scenes from the Life of St. Paul and assi Mrs. Jenn el o o) et Refreshments were served atter the| 1o Friends to Be Given in Pageant Sunday Evenin: News in General. Stevens of Providen: ting hor frother, E. Hox nd lelson famil; acher of Webstes fis bave iledthe sited Saturday at Mrs. George Bexit: SABiriay” altor. 5 llup _vis- | _Hiram Handy is i1l at his home in|’ oe 5 | ok ited her die Hop- AMr. Day of the Sugar into Al k. Poultry oy = s moved into Al- ttending v. anc me interestix Pageant -Sunday Evening. McFar A service of unusuy and bert McFir- | be held in the church Sur of tt Tl 2- | When the first of t novncement of t from the 1 Paul tiona} member of mber sisted render Tanner from le to preach here Carte Mi introduction los ta i and part to be ten of these tume. the whole endin: pleted pageant following the dom_of Rome. 1 tempt uld not be the or met at and the hout the united t srch and ce clerk | aren S is worth while w Slowaid & lias entered i John Graham has dence to I oo his ey n, in Provi- Ve an operation performed to make ¥ in the church, Mrs. John Denis s at St. Joseph's hospital, Providence, receiving {reat. EAST KILLINGLY Ms of Providence, ives Saturdaj 2 a Horton of Central Vil- ge spent Saturday with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Pray. Mr. Whaples of Filmville called on Almond Bartlett Tuesday. ment. | uncey here Illustrated Lecture by Rev. C. H. Bar- ber—Hellis. Young Injured. Re . Barber of Dani lson gave| " Goorge S. S 0 Nrs. Ef an illustrated lectute on London in| pumtice bl il i Del the church Friday evening. The con-|reingive § Fiskeville, R. I, on dition of the roads pevented some| Ty cdn.. s LI from attending but those who attend-| M\ and Mrs. Bernard Brown of At od feit well paid for any effort they|(awaugan were Sunday suests of Mrs. made 10 be present Brown's parents, Mr. and Mis. A. H. . The L. D. S. met in Grange hall on Saturday evening. Exchange. Pulpits. Harry Filmer of North Sterling preached here Sunday morning. The local pastor. Rev. W. BE. Goodsell spoke at North Ster Shippe: Mr. and Mrs. Luther M. Smith mov e from Woonsocket, R. I, Satur- Ms. Herbert A, called on friends here Sund: Mrs. J. R. Binns, Jr., and Harrmgton iss Edith were zuests of Danielsom ent Sunday ilis Hill of| friends, Saturday. Central Villuge. A D. Sayles was In Providence on Hollis Young fell recenlly re Tuesday. 2 gevere injury to his_ arm Merril Jacques of E: Killingty vis- ited local friends Sunday Herman Barlow. has heen in Day- ville for a few days where he has em- plovment. : Mr. and Mys.. A E. Hall, .Mis: P. Coffey and. Beatrice Coffey were visitors in Norwich, Tuesga: School was closed Frida; a count of the illness of 'the teacher, S. A, Douglass. SCOTLAND | Centest Arranged—Singing | Sciool to Be Kept Up. Miss Elsis Eastman of Brooklyn, was the guest of A, H. Shippee and family Saturda: Julins Massey and Paul Mondor of 'Ra.ndlz\;'le, called on friends here, on Sunda 2 Collins Beile, of Danielson, here Sund and daughter, visited friends "EAST WOODSTOCK Lacal Students: Who Went - on - Bos- ten Trip—Twenty Attend Mission- ary Mesting. Medal J. 1. RKillam attended the meeting of the state srange in Waterbury. Owing 1o the illness of Mre, Martin| A SoCial gathering held in the brick Lovering, Rev. Mr. Erewn of Wind-|hall last Friday evening was attended ham, preached at the morning serv-|Wostly by the younger eiement. e Sunday. " - : Missionary Meeting. Miss Alice Sweet expects to enter| A missionary meeti 5 et St. John's hospltal soon and take UD|Tiursday afterneon with Mre. N o 2 course in nursing. White, 70 attending. The study of In her sprained ankie allowing him to) Hopking of Elmville,| church, ‘next Monday evening, foliow. jed by vocal ‘and instrumental musie. don recently. - & W. A. Slate and R."W. Slate were guests of George Jemner in Mansfield Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. W, Golden and daughter Ethel were entertained Sun- day by friends in Norwich. Frankie BeckWwith was in Nerwich Wednesday. The Ladies” dllssion soclety was en- tertained by Mrs. Mary Larkham Thursday afternoomn. Miss Alphia Pederson has been ill, But is improving- Mrs. George Stlles and Miss Sarah Abbe -have returmed from a visit in New York. Mrs. M. W. Golden spent Friday inm Norwich. Miss Mary Maine’s Sunday school class was entertained at the home of Miss Calista Backus Thursday after- noon. A dainty lunch was served. Mr. and Mrs. R. Y. McClure and children of Norwich were guests for a | few days of 3r. and Mrs. Frank Beck- ‘with. E. W. Avery was in Suffield Wednes- Telland County HEBRON Smail Attendance at Suffrage Meeting ~—Whist for Library Benefit. Mrs. Charles Douglas of Boston ie in town, to attend the Library associa- tion meeting. Mrs. H. J. Cummings and daushter have been visiting at H. C. Porters. Mr. and Mrs, Leslie Hills and infant daughter have been visiting at Wil- liam Griffin's. ou Tennant of Leete's Island was jin town Sunday to visit his fathes George Tennant. Rector on Vacation. the severe rain. Raymond and at Mrs, J. T. gh 2 T Murphy's, Jast Saturday Mrs. I, daughter were calling at Dr. Mason’s last Saturday. E. T. Smith is ill at the sanitarigm in_Willlmantic. The roads between this village and Willimantic are washed badly in places and not safe for autos. The suffragettes held a meeting at Dr. Pendleton’s Wednesday afternoon with o small attendance. Library Whist. The library whist Wednesday eve- ning was well attended, nine tables beinz - filled. The L. i To Warmer Climes, James H. Brown has gone to Flor- der of the winter. Tenrant is soon to leave to spend the winter in Califor- ida for the rem: Randall town, who has been ill ks is slowly im- ANDOVER Crowd at Auction.at Birkwell Place— A, H. Benton Takes Possession of New Property. spite of the terrific rain, which played havoc with the country ‘roads, down which, i 3 as large as a large crow and farm of Joseph has been here six y New York ¢ there was on of stc Birkwell. coming , and is giving vp far; he fliness of his wife, to enter a New York H. intend to make their home in Plainfield, N. J. The stock tools brought $1,017. The farm not_soid Edith Lockett, who a year a tre . entered hospltal last Friday, where and adendids were Te- She returneq home Wednes Takes Possession of New Farm. A. H. Benton, of Hartford, was in fowwn Monday making arrangements for the opening of the place he recent- Iy bought from Charles W. Smith, to h he intends to move about th of February. Alterations con- ude enlarging the house, firep! He proposes en- siness on a large with a view to egg the poultr principally f Stamford. Is the , and his wife, Mr, and Thompson. : s been fn a Wil- hospital since before Christ- is expected heme’ next week. | e | SOUTH WILLINGTON Get Together Club Plans Debate— West Willington Wants Eleotric Lighting. One of the team horses owned by the Perry Ice Co. 3360, was so badl; recently that it The Gef - Toget] publ 1 valued at about injured in the stall d to be killed. er club will give a > debate in Social hall Memorial Mrs. Ann Nichols has been taken to the Hartford hospital for treat- ment. Parties at West Willington who have had their houses wired for elec- tric lights aye waiting to bave the line extended from this villag: BOLTON NOTCH M.. W. Howard injured by Fall from Ladder, Ars. Kate Skinner and daughter, Lizzie, of Boston, are visiting at T. N Skinner’s. John Prentice spent Sunday in Tal- cottville: with his father and mother. Fell from Ladder. M. W. Howard fell from a ladder ‘orTi_crib’ one day last weelk, striking on“his shoulder. He is some better but not able to do much. ‘W, E. Rice spent Saturday in Hart- ford. B Loren Maine was a Rockvilie visitor Wednesday. A medal contest is being planned Redman's Lan. onti There was 2 good attendance at the | G om iy ;‘.;i:.;:,’?“‘:;‘;%t““g Shging school Saturday —night. Aljyfes A I Hibbard. Refreshmenty committee was appointed to arrance|were served during the:social hour meties fon malntaining ithe | Einging Local Students at Boston. school. D. Moffit lost a horse recently, Theé senior class of Woodstock acad- . M. Sannders lately butchered a|emy, with the assistant teachers, Miss. hog which weighed over 400, es Foye and.Gardner, spent the weel Mr. and Mrs. William Burnham|end in Ioston, sight-seeing, attend- spent Wednesday in Hartford, ing the theatre, etc. Hleven of the 1 Miss Alice Kingsley has not yet|15 members in the class made up the recovered from her illness, so as to|party. Those attendinz from this sec- be back at school tlon were the Misses Clara Eddy, Stel- George S. Cary, recently Iflled four|la Frink, Mabel Richardson and Flor- May pigs which weighed, 1251 pounds.|ence-Rawson. ‘Mrs: C,-H. Potter is spending a few ATTAWAUGAN days in Southbridge while her daugh- g ter, Mrs. Clemernice, accompanied Miss = Mary Potter to Middletown for a vis- Mre. Lillian Filer returned home this|it with Rev. ¥rank Potter and wife, ook, after visiting IEQQ daughter, M e e : Benjamin Westc of New York, since v Christmas. SOUTH WINDHAM A.well in this viclpity whick meas- 3 ured 15 inches of three wesks Mrs. J, B. Smith was the guest Sun- 1 ago, when measured Tuesday had sev- | day of her daughter, Mrs, C. E..Cham- en feet of water in it. berlin. « JMrs, Wibur 2nd two daushters of | Mijss Hazel Backus was in New Lene . < eow e s s meses e TR S DI A Lo N Ui A T e TOLLAND Instaliation—Funeral of Eii Ryder Held Tuesday. The following officers have been in- stalled_in the grange: Master, Mra Eilen B, West; ' overseer, Curtls K. Christopher: lecturer, Mrs, Charles H. Sterry: steward, Hugh Lewis: chap- lain, Mrs. John FL Steele; secretary, Harry R. Bartlett; treasurer, Lorenzo R. Sparrow; gatekeeper, Rupert West: Pomora, Mrs. 1. Tilden Jewett; Ceres, Miss Lucile Agard: Flora, Miss Hattie J. Jewett; lady assistant steward, Miss Edith. West. Mr. and Mrs. Eawin 8. Agard left Friday for Panama. The Union Mission Study elud met Thursday with Mrs. L, Emest Hall. Rev, Dr. Irwin of Greenwich preach. ed at the Methodist church Sunday evening. Lewis B. Ladd of New Britain was a visitor in town last week. Death of Eli Ryder, .EH Rvder, 70, died at his home here Saturdey. . He was bara ig Tolland. N e e AR o 3 -Grange T Sce Established 1780 April 23, 1844, the son of Zelotus Ry der and Lydia Bills. Mr. Ryder was twice married. His son, John Ryder, died a few years azo. He iIs sur- vived by his widow and a sister, Mrs. Jane Erace, of Some: Funeral was held Tuesday morning, Mrs. Carrie A. Clough has sold her place to A, Esten Clough. COLUMBIA installation at the Grange—Property Assessment Increased. \ In the absente of the pastor, Rev. Mr. Foster, the puipit was upied nday Mr. Woife of the Hartford Theological seminary, who preached 2 very interesting sermon. taking for his topic, Can the Christian Ideals Be Realized Grange [nstallation, Clayton E. Hunt, master of Colum- bia grange, attended the state grange meeting at Waterbury. Instaliation at the local grange took place Wednesday evening, Assessments Increased, Tho assessol several have been weeks revaluing the v of the town. Taxpayers notic b; the effect busy for that the assessment on their property heen increased. elm tree on Columbia Greer s and had cease was cut down ang removed by order of the sel, Tk . E. Ladies’ club met with Mrs. J. A. Utley last Thursday afternoon, Selecting Library Books. ttee met Thursday books for the an- e lbrary The r ins started some of the wells h had been dry for months. stop to filling iceho g a dwell- A. Green imantic road near the towr ing on on th Wi line, SPRING HILL Special Meetinas at Baptist Church— Warren-Donahue Marria- The special t the Bap- tist church last wee quite well attended. On the storm Tuesda: were opened Wedn, Rev. W. F. Rowley followe: Thursday w = zum of the 1d Friday evenir series, by Rev. Dr. A. artford of sociable church Wednesday eve- bean supper being fur- 5 cents Hill are taking ad- time these winter days here wa 40 at the I at the ning, s nishec en not much can be done in the of farming to visit the motion ure places in Willimantic. Warren—Donahue. Saturday afternoon of last week A. A Muir officiated at the mar- lfred Warren and Miss M paren nd Mrs. Joel Warren, present except the fami newly married couple will con- to live home the remainder none bein The tinue Bert Corbin of Springfield visited her mother, Mrs. Mary last week. rs. Heck Is s rlously ill at the home of Mrs. Lina Eooth, Miss Gladys E. Phelps, who has been with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Phely for a few weeks, re- turned to the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs, W. B. Bs er, in Fast Milton, Mass., last we Ralph Smith. who was operated on for appendicitis at the Johneon hos- pital at Stafford Springs, returned home Sunda Mrs. Isabelle Colburn was the guest of relatives in Worcester, Mass., this weelk. B An ovster supper was served in the M. E, vestry Thu WILLINGTON Miss Alice W. Pratt spent Sunday at home. The meeting of the Ladies’ Ald so- clety with Mrs. Brown was well at- tended and much work was accom- plished. Mrs. G. V. Smith gave an en- tertaining reading. At the business session no decision was reached re- garding the proposed social, and no date decided upon. At the regular Grange mecting Fri- day evening the delegates from here were prevented from going by bad weather. The friends of Mre. James McFar- lane learn that she is very pleasantly situated at the Masonlc home in Wal- lingford. During her residence here Mrs. McFarlane was one of the most active members of the Congregational church. Selectman Wilburt C. Ruby has sold a large tract of timber near Merrow to Henry M. Hanson, sr. STAFFORD Social Evening for Drop-in Club— Baptist Church Roll Call. Afiss. Mary Putney fs critically at_the Wessen hospital, Springfield. Mr. and Mr=, Willlam Foster of Wor- cester were guests of Mi. and Mrs. John Foster over Sunday. Rev. 1. P. Booth was elected pres- ident end J. H. Valentine secretary and - treasurer, of the Federation of Churches, Miss Doris Murray returned home last Friday from the Johuson hospital, S B > NG s ~ N BAKER’S COCOA Possesses All Three It is absolutely pure, it is of high quality, and its vor is delicious. Guard against imitations:—the genuine has the trade-mark on the package and is MADE ONLY BY WALTER BAKER & CO. Limited DORCHESTER, MASS. where she has been recelving treat- ment, Club Entertained. The Drop-In club of Staffora street was entertajned by Mr. and Mrs, John Foster last Friday evening. Annual Roll Call. The annual roll call at the Bap- tist church was held Wednesday eve- nine A supper was served in the ves- try at 6 o'clock, followed by the roll all. At 7.30 a service was held ‘in the church. Dr. B. Coats of the state convention and Rev. A. B. Todd, former pastor, were speakers. Spe- cial music was given. BOLTON Loe-Eaton Wedding at the Parsonage —Annual Meeting of Ladies’ Aid So- ciety. Miss Alice Marion Eaton and Myron Tee, both of (his place, were married at the Methodist parsonage in North Bolton by the pastor, Rev. W. D. Woodward, last Wednesday evening. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. W. D. Woodward and Raiph Eaton, the latter the uncle of the bride. e is the daughter of Louis D. Eaton of Tennessee but has made her home for the few vears with her nd- | parents. Mr. and Mrs ¥ H o of this place. After the cerem:n e young couple returned to Mr Eaton’s. | A party of about friends who were waitin- their arrival in ambush | went to the house after their entrance with cornets, horns, bells, etc.. to an- nounce their arrival. The company was Invited Into the house. where the evening wae spent playing games and in dancing, after which refreshmerts rere served by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph ton. Mr. and Vrs. Tee are to go to leeping at Boiton Center. Ohio Marriage. John Massey has received an an- ouncement card of the marriage of his r. Miss Cora Louise Massey, and Bennett Solomon_both of Medina, si 0., Monday evening, Jan. 18 The Ta Aid society met with Mrs Charies F. Sumner Thursday af- School Inspector Dakin was the local schools the first of the first mmittee held recently was elected meeting of the library Miss Adelia librarian and s. Charles N. Loomis is the guest of her son, Charles N. Loomis, Jr., in Sotth Manche: Mrs. L. E. Ware of Worcester, Mass., is the g of Mrs, Walter E, Howe. ame to Connecticut to at- tend the Sunday school convention in Hartford. ulius Strone is in Andover as sub- ute telezraph operator. Mrs. J. Wesson Phelps had a party of children at her home Wednesday to celebrate the birthday of her small daughter Louise. Has $100 in Treasury. At the annual meeting of the Ladies’ Aig soclety N d was elected president, a different assistant to be chosen for each month. It was voted to hold a fair in July. Mrs. C F. Sumner is to have charge of the pron table. The young girls are to ave full charge of a table of fancy articles. The society has $100 in the treasury, which will be used for church | purposes. MANSFIELD CENTER Mrs. Sarah T. Gallup, widow of Nathan Gallup, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Fred Parish of Mansfleld. Pneumoniajwas the cause her death. Mrs. Gallup was born at Ashford, March 15, 1832, the daugh- ter of Sabia C. Lewis and Ira S. Mur- phy. She is surviverd by one daugh- ter, Mrs. Ida Parish, and four nleces Mrs, Albert Jones and Mrs. Fred Parker of Mansfield, Mrs. Georze Balch of Warrenville and' Mrs. Marvin Car- ter of Florida. The funeral was held Thursday, at 1 p. m.. Rev. E. P. Ayer of Mansfield Center officiating. Burial was in North Windham cemetery. Herbert Bullock, who carries the mafl from Willimantic to Mansfield Center, ran into Mr. Muller opposite Mrs, MacFarlane’s, when they locked wheels. Mr. Muller was thrown to the ground, but was not badly in- jured. Mrs. David Mrs. Clark and her mother, Richard Johnson, were thrown from their carriage Saturday after- noon. As they were going to Willl- mantie the horse turned suddenly at the Conantville road and they were thrown out but were not seriously in- Jured. Miss Mabel James is home from New York for a week. Miss Ellen E. Paisley of Manchester spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson. Mr. and Mrs Bullock and son Jo- seph, have arriveq home, STORRS Rev. F. D. Parker Addresses Student: —Work Starts on New Machiner: Building. Rev, F. D. Parker of the Hartfor: Theological seminary, preached azai Sunday. In the afternoon he conduct ed a special service for the students with the subject: Is It Sane to Bs a Christian? ¢ Starts on New Building. Work has been started on the foun- dation for the new machinery bulldin- which will stand near the dalry build ing and will be one wing of a pro posed agricultural bullding. Miss Grace Koons, daughter of B F. Koone, the first prestdent of the college, has returned to Detroit, Mich., after e visit with friends at the col- lese. Miss Koons is a graduate nurse. Entertained for Guest. Mrs. G. C. White entertained th- ladies Friday afternoon to meet M- Havey of Southington. Mrs Montleth: with her daughte Ts, Robert Vibert end children. came from their home in Unionville Satur. day_to spend the winter with Prof. H. R. Montieth. J. N. Fitts and Mr._ Walker were In Boston on business Saturday. PACKER Napoleon Lagassey of Sterling spent the week end here visiting friends. Miss Camella Gamble of Apponaug, R. I, spent Tuesday visiting local friends. Willard C. Reid of New York called ont the Cutler Mills company Tues- day. ‘The Ladies’ Ald society had an oys- ter supper in the chapel Wednesday evening. A very large number ate tended. Postoffice Inspector Riley of Harte ford visited the postoffice at Packer re- Thomas J. Brown, the postmaster, has moved his office into one of the mill blocks. EAST WILLINGTON Mrs. Hattie Bollean of Stafford Springs spent_part of the week with s Ernest Wilson. Miss Elsie Maine will spend the week-end at her home in Franklin. \rs. E. L. White s L. ! ewis of Willimantic was in town Vio' day Washington County, R. L. USQUEPAUGH Mrs, Mary MeConnor o sister, M Yosie Sulliv; dence over Sundav Mrs. C. C. Kenyon entertained Miss Koy of Mystic Conn., over the week end. ertained her n of Provie rs. E. B. Sheldon, of Glenrock, called on frierds here Tuesday If there any piece of road In Rhode Tsland that needs maradam'zing it is from the end of the state road near Gideon Palmer's and Kinsston station as when there is mud Is almost Impassable, bo'h on the old road and on the rew road Miss Mary A. Sherman visiting ¥ K, Crandall and family at Wes- et . Virs. Hattie P. Holeate is spend'ng o few weeks with her parents. Mr. and R. 1. Knight Richarq Pristow and children gston spent Sunday at Dr, Ken. von B have taken quite a drop. in this locality. All local dealers are pavine is 32 cents cash, 34 cents trade, per dozen, George Madison of Richmond was a caller in the village Wednesday. C C. Kenvon has some very cholce breeds of chicken. RICHMOND Albert E. Woodmansee Leaves to Join French Army—Fox Shot. Albert FElsworth Woodmansee has left here to engage in the European war. He intends to serve with the French army. The Sherman brothers captured s fox recently. Bber J. Sherman and Everett Moore made a trip to Wyoming and Hope Valley Wednesday., Walter P. Gardiner has moved from the James Sunderland farm to the place owned by Leonard Joslin, on the ten-rod_road. Mrs, George S. James, who has been very ill, is now steadily gaining. annfe J. Moore is makinz a lengthy visit with friends ang relatives in Au- burn and Providence. The terrific rain storm of Sunday night and Monday and Monday night has left the highways in many places in & very bad condition. HOPKINTON Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Allen were call- ing on friends In Hopeé Valley Satur- day. George E. Allen of Hope Valley vis- fted his brother, Fred C. Allen, in Bos- ton, over Sunday. Walter F. Mills recently purchased a new touring car. Charles P. Eccleston was a business caller in Hopkinton City Tuesday aft- ernoon. The Westerly Light and Power Co. has driven stakes along the state road to mark the height of poles on thelir contemplated new line to Hope Val- ley everal Ashaway young ladies call- ed at the home of Halsey C. Kenyon Saturday, walking up from the vil- lage and being conveyed back by Mr. Kenyon. Stewart G. Rogers of Westerly was a business caller in town Tuesday aft- ernoon. ATrip toFlorida “Land of Sanshine and Flowers” affords an enviablechange from the rigors of winter in the North. One may play Golf under perfect climatic conditions, bathein the surfofsemi-tropical waters, motor over the finest beaches tobe found anywhere— in a word.enjoy summer pleas- ures throughout winter in the society of congenial people. The ¢East’ and‘““West” Coastsalike hold out their varied attrac- tions. For Bostiet, “Tropiea! Telps,” and Information, apply Atlantic Coast LineRR. “The Standard Railroad of th= Seuth” 248 Washington St., Bosivu, ...