Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 12, 1916, Page 10

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES New London County VOLUNTOWN Emplayes of Briggs Company Surpris- ed by Raise in Wagee—Framed Cer- tificates For Past Chief Rangers. The employes of the Briggs Manu- facturing company were very agreea- biy surprised Saturday last to find in their pay envolopes an increase in their wages averaging about b per cent. The increase went into effect Monday, Jan. 24, although the employes knew noth- ing of the matter until they received their pay on Saturday. Able to Leave Hospital. Mrs. Everett Scranton who has been in the Backus hospital at Norwich for several weeks returned to her home on Sunday, much fmproved in health. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tanner and family were in Glasgo Sunday and attended the funeral of Mrs. Tanner's grandmother, Mrs. N, B, Lewis. Mrs. Louise Cadoret who for many vears has made her home in this vil- jage has movea to Worcester, Mass., vhere she will make her home. A large circlo of friends deeply regret her de- arture. PoMrs. Frank Dawley of Plainfleld re- turned to her home Tuesday after two weeld’s visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Macomber. Chowder Supper. Tuesday evening there was a clam chowder supper at the Baptist chapel. There was a large attendance and a pleasant evening was spent. At a meeting of the Union of Prayer of St. Thomas' church Sunday, Mrs. John Herbert was elected secretary and treasurer to fill the vacancy caused > the resignation of Mrs. Louise adoret, who has moved to Worces- er. \londay evening at a meeting of yurt Liberty, No. 132, handsomely ramed Past Chief Rangers’ certifi- were presented to Brothers Philip yucher and Onesime Boucher. wbers of Court Advance, 3836, T. are rehearsing for a minstrel " LEDYARD The George Schultz Place Sold to Miner Bromley—Mother of Con- victed Henry Spellman Returns to Find House Burned. G. 7. Goodenough, pastor of Congregational church, spoke morning from Revelations 3rd h verse. Mr. Burton and Allyn sang during the offerto fhere were forty-nine present in Sun- 1y Sc Schuitz Place Sold Miner Bromiey b purchased ' the e occupied by George Schultz and »n move there from North Ston- Schultz has vented one of Laf- Main's houses near Lantern Goodenough wiil preach Fellowship meeting - next Wednesday. Alfred J. Clark and Clark and inday guests mpson. has “lorence Geer, of i has who ho An Afflicted Mother. M who lives near Lau went to Providence to at- trial of her son, Henry H. man, who was recently convicted helping murder the lete Dr. Mohr of Providence and Newport. She left vounger children at home and W was gone, they were play h matc the d purned contents. Visit Seven Town Patients. Charles A. G Joseph E. Hold- and Frederick W. Burton, se- tmen of the town of Ledyvard, made a visit to the Norwich State Hospital, turday and ed the patients who ght nave been committed from .the town »f Ledyard. There are seven from this town confined at Brewster's Neck. Town Farm Leased. The selectmen have rented the alms- house farm for the coming year to Walter Parmeter. Herbert Plerce, who has occupled the farm for the 12 two years will move about April ist, to the Charles Bennett farm, and will also run_a country store at the house. Mr. Parmeter has lived the past two years on the Frank 'W. Brew- ster farm, coming from Vermont. LIBERTY HILL €oshen Pastor Preaches As Candidate at Local Church—Sewing Circle Meets. Rev. John Mott of Goshen preached here as a candidate last Sunday. His subject was the Supremacy of Jesus. His sermon was very impressive. He spoke without manuscript. The Ladies’ Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Everett C. Payson, Friday after- neon Henry V. Oehlers of New city was home over Sunday. Mrs. Walter Stewart of Hartford is ring for her mother, Mrs. Earl Hol- brook, who has nearly recovered from grip. Mrs. Horace Foote is il Oliver Capels of Providence vis- ited his brother, Elmer Capels here ind his mother in Exeter, Sunday. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Mrs. Charles Pratt is visiting her mother in Warwick, R, I, who is se- riously {11 York Personal ltems. Leslle Grey and Harold Budro are spending a week in Providence and Boston. Mrs. Joseph Deane of New London is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Gray. Fred Whitford and famfly and Har- ry Sherman and Miss Mary Sherman ATriptoFlorida “Land of Sunshine and Flowers” affords an enviable change from the rigors of winter in the North. One may play Golf under perfect climatic condition: bathein thesurfof semi-tropical waters, motor over the finest beaches to be 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 Booklet, *“Tropieal Trips, ™ and Information, apply . . Atlantic Coast LineRR “The Standard Railroad of the South”. J. H. JOHNSON, N. E. Agent 248 Washington St., Boston been | of | | |5olos et el 220l ty-one present and the time was Pl N ina|spent in sewing and listening to the ! theentec. | Prosram which included the second chapter of the King’s Highway, which 5 = ziven by Miss Grace Bafes and % e Guild. Mrs. Pegrum, the e e ! s elected a delegate to the St | thirtieth anniversary of the Congre- e Party. | gational Home Missionary union to A party of seven enjoved | be obse in New Haven, March to Willimant + Saturday Ist. Te o' the ground with all | SOUTH GRISWOLD The morning service was omitted at the Bethel church Sunéay on_account of the fuperal of Mrs. L. A. Lewis of Flasgo. - John R. Luther has returned home after spending nearly a year and a half in the west. John T. McGovern and daughter, Bl- vira, were in Central Village on Mon- day Daniels were Sunday visitors at James FL Dixon's. Mrs. Walter C. Tanner is Il Mrs. George Whipple and son, Ev- erett Whipple, were Sunday callers at the home of Silas L. Barber, who is in feeble health this winter. Harold Burke who broke his leg on December 28, was able to sit up Feb. § for the first time since he was in- Thomas Brown who was ill week is able to be out. WATERFORD Surprise Party Given Miss Hazel Bee- be—Meeting of Ministerial Associa- tion. Mrs. Lafavette here from Waterford Monday. Trederick Burdick was in City Wednesday. Oliver M. Young was in Preston City ‘Wednesday. 9 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Luther spent Wednesday afternoon at Mr. R. H. Young’s. L. T. Wilcox shot two foxes recent- Iy. L. ¥. Wilcox and R. M. Brand were in Jewett City recently making ithe trip by automobile. ' returned Jewett last A large addition is being built to_the residence of A. H. Gager of Best MONTVILLE View. e Miss Elizabeth A. Gatter has re- turned from a visit in Morristown, N.|Dorothy Chapman Has Birthday Par- by ty—Ten to Join Baptist Church. Surprise Party. A surprise party was given Mi Hazel Beebe of Quaker Hill last week. Miss Beebe received several handsome The Ladles’ Missionary the Union Baptist church met Mrs. Latimer Friday afternon. society of with gifts. The surprisers included _ the Birthday Party. Misses Millicent Comstock, Hannah| Dorothy Chapman entertained sev- (Mallory, Jennie Nelson, Thelma eral friends at a litle birthday party Oram, Dorothy Stearns and Prentice at her home Saturday afternoon. Alexander, Revere Beebe, Tryon Ben-|Those present were Mabel Wilbur, ham, Glyde and Earl Getchell, Russell | Dorothy Church, Agnes Eggleston, Harris, Theodore Noble and Mr. and | Mary Gero, Alice Chapel and Marion Mrs. Augustus C. Stearns and Mr. and | Chapman. Mrs. Charles T. Beebe. Mrs. Estelle Miller has returned Mrs. N. Asa Richards of Quaker |from Providence where she has been Hill has been ill with grip. spending several days. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ritters en-| Mrs. Melvin Turber is entertaining tertained at their home at Quaker Hill recently, Misses Viola Beckwith, Grace Kent and Laura Perry, also Eugene and George Kent. Miss Annie Bitters of Haddam spent Mrs. Annie Hooper of Boston. Theodore Noble of New London call- ed on friends in town Sunday. Ladies’ Night Planned. Pequot council, No. 125, K. of C., the week end with her parents, Mr. |are making plans for ladies’ night Feb. and Mrs. Frederick Bitters of Quaker |18, Hill. The Montville Athletic club is to Ministers’ Association Meets. give a dance in MMarch. A meeting of the New London Bap- | Howard Kelsey is emploved in tist Ministers’ association was held at|C. Swan's garage in New London. the Second Baptist church Monday | At the communion service at the with an attendance of about 30. Union Baptist church Sunday morn- F. B Comstock of Quaker Hill at-|ing ten candidates were received for tended the motorboat show in New |M€mbership. Yok ety o L TR T 'oun ig. - { A pig owned by Charles Bliven, Jr., Windham County 1 vas killed on Saturday and weighed | SEEL T 635 pounds. i Mr. and Mrs. Courtland R. Darrow | WINDHAM 3 are spending a few weeks at St. Pe- e —— tersburg, Fla. Valentine Social Friday Evening— F. N. Dimmock is {1 at the home of | T pacciy Twenty-first Missionary Meeting — relatives in Nia Mrs. John J. Lawless w the 1est | Jitney Teas—Food Sale for Library Mrs. Raiph Fales of Brooklyn, D Y is visiting Mr. and ) Al ander Fia- The consecration meeting of tie wards Christian Endeavor society will be A i Axnes Tl warts: was o o held Sunday evening and will be led Erctor et oy | by Miss orence Perkins. Special Slinihine. Socisty 'Masts im ic will be provided by the mu C committee. Adelbert Weldon has sufficiently re- covered from an attack of blood pois- | The Good met Thursday “h hine fternoon _ with Charles B. Totman of _Quake oning to be out of doors. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Young Zdith Thompson of Willimantic guests recently Mr. and Mrs. ending the week with her aunt, fek Turner of Gales Ferry Homer F. Wood. —— = Christian Endeavor society gave i lentine social in the chapel Fri- i LEBANON ening in charge of Miss Julia By 4 chairman of the soclal com- Friends Congratulate Mrs. Benjamin|mittee. = = = 5 = 3 B Ifred Abbe took a party of young Peckham on 85th Birthday—Mrs.| 001" (02777 ‘sleighride Wednesday Elizabeth C. Lillie Active at 9. | ovening. e Delegates Chosen, Ri >aton was - i guest of M sE b e ek end| 1, Women's Missionary Society Eadie Erie < gave|met with Mrs. M. R. Plumb at the fan o p2ave | parsonage Tuesday. There were twen- | served by the hoste . Guild and Mrs. Ada Lar- gave a jitney tea for the led the moving pi M Mrs. rabee and C. Geer sach ors’ meeting of the Coun- | benecfit of the misslonary society, provement league last Saturday | Thursday afternoon. orwich. Mrs. Robert Pegrum returned Tues- George Allen of Versailles was a|day from a ten days' visit with Wau- at E. A. Hoxie | regan relatives. . M. Geer was in Wi [ Miss Mary B. Little, who has been day, visiting her aunt, Miss Mary D. Lit- Mrs. Peckham 85. returned to Springfleld, Mass., Mrs. Benjami celebrated | Tuesday. her $ith birthda: She re-| Benoin Bates has returned to West- celved many postcards and other re- |fleld, Mass, and Miss Abigal Bates to membrances during the day. A dainty | New York. luncheon was served to the 19 friends who called to wish Grandma Peckham happy returns of the d ~ snd Mrs. Willls Fuller of Frank- ave moved to Lebanon Center and are occupying one of Irwin Hewitt's Food Sale Nets $21.63. A food sale held in the library last turday netted $21.63 which will go toward the purchase of new books. Arthur Stiles of Willimantic enter- o inas tained the clerks in the City grocery rouses. s store with a sleighride, stopping at the Mr. and_ Mrs. Vincent Bannister, | Bine} S ai i = Qny guests of Mrs. Bannister’s parents, i Mr. and Blakeslee. ent a few days EAST THOMPSON s 1 s at the home of — “{lll;gm&l:?mng of Yantic. Funeral of Charles Tourtelotte Held g Spaulding wich and New London recently. was in Nor-| Eriday—Meeting of the King's Mrs. Alvert Kneeland of Leonard| Daughters. Bridge was calling on friends in town| Tuesday Charles Tourtellotte died Monday Mrs. A. Hoxie, Mrs. M. J. Hoxle | afternoon at the home of his daugh- and Miss Vera Hoxle were in Norwich Tuesday. Frank Vowler was in Norwich on business Wednesday. Mrs. Peck Recovering. Miss Catherine Murphy, who been caring for Mrs. H. M. Peck turned to Willimantic Thursday. Mrs, H. M. Peck is able to be out a little while each day. Mr. and Mrs. Louls Smith of Frank- Un were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton S. Goodwin. Robert Lillle was in Norwich Willimantic Wednesday. Celebrated 95th Birthday. Mrs. Elizabeth C. Lillle, one of the oldest residents of Lebanon, celebrated her 95th birthday in a quiet manner Feb. 1st. During the day she received many postcards and other remem- brances. Mrs. Lillle entertained a few friends at dinner that day. She is very active for her age and on her birthday she was piecing a quilt. SOUTH LYME Linen Shower For Mrs. Agnes Beebe, Whose Marriage Takes Place Soon. ter, Mrs. F. C. Ross. He had been an invalid for the past twelve years. About two weeks ago he recelved a slight shock from which he did not fully recover. Beside the daughter he leaves four sons, two of whom are in the West, one in Hartford, and an- other in Pascoag, R. I. He had a very clear conversion at the age of fifty- two and united with the Methodist church, where he has been a steward for many years. The funeral was held Friday at one o'clock at the house, Rev. Frank Chamberlain, offic- iating. Burial was in East Thompson cemetery. King’s Daughters Meet. ‘The monthly meeting of the King’s ?aughters was held at the Inn, Feb. and Kimball Bros. are having a quantity of logs drawn to their mill. A large auto-truck has brought m load of goods to the Emerson place, owned by Mr. Golding of Boston, which looks as if it was to have an occupant. Herbert Robbins and family have all been suffering with grip colds, Miss Annie Robbins, who is visit- (n? her sister in Worcester, is il with grip. = i Freedmen’s Aid Sunday. Friends of Mrs. Agnes Beebe of Lit- Sunday, Feb. 13, wil be observed as Boston gave her o linen shower on | Freedmer’s Afa Sund esday night. Mrs. Beebe will soon | program prepudredu'b‘ e fhe Tt e 1 ~ the board will @ upited in marriage with Henry | be used i I - Rathbun of Little Boston. ing service. R ey larah Kennan of Waterford 1s tcaching in Little Eoston during the | j absence of the regular teacher. i | BROOKLYN t Newlywede in Washington. i e e Mr, and Mrs. Fdgar C. Bird have| e e b e <one o Wsabingzton on their wedding| TOf: Rufus Sheldon’s 85th Birth- | day—Funeral of Mrs. Samuel T. i | was Miss Selma plsce. TFer hus-| Cooper. theei trick, at Say- | Harry Copeland was appointed by | the probate court, administrator on| {the estate of his' mother and has closed the estate so as to be able to return to New York and resume his duties as chauffeur for the Isaacs. Only Seven Pensioners. In the death during the month of January of the three penmsioners, who were widows of veterans, there re- main now in town only seven pen- sioners: of these three are veterans and four the widows of veterans. Eighty-fifth Blrthday gxor Rufus Sheldon nassed his | wicsta of Mrs. Seymaur Champlin i Mra. B W. Shagwict remains very innot Raving reosvered from th "Mr.end Mes. G E Waterhouse en- | tained friends froto Groton over : Zunday, | Miss_ Gladys Sgeleston has Aliss ; Zarah Kennan as her guest this week. | Mrs. ® W. Chapman was a recen: | guest of friends in New London. Raymond Stanhope was the guest of Robert Cruise of New London this week, Prat, e Xrg e 85th birthday on Saturday This daughter invited Rev. G. F. Guning D. D., a close friend to come in and unite with them in celebrating the day. Friday morning the mercury near Blackwell's Brook store at zero. . Funeral of Mrs. Cooper. Sarah E. Cooper, wife of Samuel T. Cooper, died Monday afternoon. She had been il for several weeks with the prevailing distemper and having a ‘weak heart it gave out suddenly at the last. She was the daughter of Fran- cis and Sarah Clark and leaves four brothers, Francis B. of Hyde Park, Cal.,, John of Cal, Levi of Canterbury and Benjamin of East Brooklyn, be- sides her husband and eix children. The funeral was held from her home. Trursday afternoon, burial being in the Central Village cemetery Her pastor, Rev. G. F. Genung, D. D., of- ficlated at the funeral. ABINGTON Death of Mrs. sGeorge Stoddard—Re- ception Tendered New Officers in Grange. Lincoln Memorial Sunday—Paper by Rev. Dr. 8. H. Howe Read at Meet- ing of Ladies’ Society—$75 Fire Loss Lincoln Memorial Sunday tomorrow at the Green is to have more than its usual observance. Frank Hoxle, su- perintendent of the Sunday _school, had put much thought into the pro- gram in which there will be word from older people who remember Lincoln and younger cnes who have learned of him. Lincoln's love for God and his country will be remembered in the offering which will be for the work ?l' the American Missionary assocla- on. The Sunday evening Christian En- deavor meeting had for its subject, The Consecration of Influence—Heb. 10:19-25. The leader, Mrs. James La- throp. Last Sunday's sermon was one of a series which have used Christ's parables as showing his teaching that religion 1is relationship between God and man, as shown also in_man's re- lations with his fellows. This Su day’'s subject was The Goodly Fel- lowship or The Fine Art of Living ‘With Others. Text Matt. 13:33. Dr. Howe’s Paper Read. A paper loaned by Rev. Samuel R. Howe, D. D., of Norwich on Civiliza- tion and ‘War; their neutral relations, was read at the meeting of the La- dies’ society Tuesday at Mrs. William Miller's. The following is the ladies’ committee for the chicken pie supper: Mrs. T. L. Wilson, Mrs. Lewis Lyon, Mrs. Wm. Miller. The ladies are re- hearsing a farce. Miss Mary Potter, assistant super- visor of schools, was in town last week School is In session again but many children are absent still il with the grip. ‘Walter Burdick has been ill, also Stephen Babcock, whom Willie Exley Den | has helped therefore with his work. Mrs. Angeline Stoddard, widow ot George Stoddard, died at her home on Friday. morning, February 4th, in her seventy-sixth year. Mrs. Stoddard was born in Abington, the daughter of Jo- seph and Eliza (Grigss) Willlams. Though she had been in failing health for some time her death came sud- denly, of hardening of the arteries. She was at church on the previous Sun- day and about as usual until within a “few dayvs. For nearly sixty years Mrs. Stoddard had been a member of the Congregational church and active in all branches of church work, a member of the choir from girlhood and for many years a teacher in the Sunday school. She is survived by a son and four grandchildren. Reception at Grange. regular meeting of Wolf The HOW MUCH IS A DOLLAR WORTH TO YOU? Norwich Merchants WILL DEMONSTRATE ITS VALUE SOON range held Wednesday evening, Feb. 9th, was a reception to the incoming oers and was in charge of Mrs. Wil- Covel and Mrs. George Hicks. An inal poem made up of many tell- ing plans was read by Mrs. Covell White carnations were presented to the officers and each member present was given a chocolate cup as a souv- The latter is up and out again. Chas. Kenyon had 2 day or so of quite se- vere indisposition. Norman White of Boston, owner of Sugar Brook farm has been ill and under the care of two trained nurses during his visit to Black Hill. He has now returned to Boston. Miss Elsle Rodler returned home enir of the evening. from high school Tuésday, i1l with The new parts necessary to repair |grip. the heater in the Congregational Miss Edith Williams visited Scot- church did not arrive in time and the morning service last Sunday was omit- ted. The evening service was held at_the parsonage. Velson Platt returned to New Haven Thursday morning after a week's va- cation. rand over the week-end. Her uncle, Caleb Tracy of Scotland, returned with her for a visit In Canterbury. Employed in Norwich. Nils Apply is timekeeper with the firm of Hopkins & Allen in Norwich. Mrs. Christopher Frink has been visiting_in Brooklyn. Mrs. Lewis Lyon, who has been vis- iting her son in South Coventry, has returned. Mrs. T. L. Wilson 1s spending sev- WESTMINSTER Evelyn Koch- Is confined home as the result of grip. to her The Rev. Mr. Davies was a visitor | eral weeks in New York. in Norwich recently. ; B Change in Mails, The text of Mr. Davies’ morning servico was Galatians 6:7, “Be not| Parker Lathrop drove the mall wa- deceived, God is not mocked, for what- | $o1 [THescay. new achedule of la- ter delivery from the 10 a. m. train is pleasing to some but not to others. With roads as they are now there often can be no outgoing mail till the next day. Fire at Beecher Brown's. Mrs. Helen Button is 1l at daughter’s, Mrs. Beecher Brown's. She was recovering from grip but the shock of a fire which nearly destroyed the kitchen part of the house has put her back considerably. The damage to the house is estimated at about § Fire started in the smouldering of a rug drying over night behind the stove. b‘Lewll Lyon has sold his automo- 1le. soever a man soweth, that shall be also reap,” and the theme—The Abso- lute Responsibility of Fach Person for His Own Destiny. Reaping is of the same kind as the seed sown, every time and everywhere. ‘The Christian Endeavor service was in connection with the Cristian En- deavor weeck celebration of the found- ing of the first society, by Rev. F. E. rk, and the topic assigned Christian and Force proved helpful. w in connection with the ool there will be a service v of Lincoln and some results of his life. At the cottage prayer meetings in the various homes the subject was “A Gospel for the Young.” These ser- The W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. Chas. vices are found to be well worth |Barstow Wednesday afternoon. while. Six men detailed by the gvernment Next week Tuesday afternoon the|to search for gypsy and brown-tail Ladies’ Aid Society will meet at the parsonage. Charles Leonard is now able to walk about without the aid of his cane. ‘Edwin Meade is employed at the Barstow farm. Miss Helen Koch is in New York, spending a few weeks as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thrasher. EKONK Improvements at Wylie Sohool—The moths have arrived in town and are staying at Mrs. Henry Kearns'. The sons of a bluebird was heard some weeks ago. Chickadees and nut- have suet out on the trees enjoy watching the feasting of the birds. SOUTH KILLINGLY Oscar Clarke and Miss Matthews of Central Village were visitors at G. W. Barlow's Sunday. An illustrated lecture on the Rocky Congdons Kill 15 Coons. Mountains and Central Basin was given In Grange hall Saturday even- Mrs. Nellle Frink 1s visiting her | ing. daughter in Danielson. Alva Frink killed a black snake last week measuring 4 feet. Newt slate blackboards placed in the Wylie school house are much appre- ciated by teachers and puplls. Mrs. George Whipple and son Bv- erett of Voluntown visited their aunt, Mrs. Mary Colburn Sunday. Mrs. Col- burn is among the grip sufferers. E. B. Gallup met with the board of relief in Voluntown Tuesday. . Mills Affected by Weather and Grip. The steam mills have been unable to run on full time owing to sick- ness among the help and the stormy ‘weather. The pupils of the Wytle school gave a pleasing entertainmient of recita- tions Thursday afternoon. There was an_exhibit of school work also. Frank Congdon was a week end vis- itor at James Congdon's. They have fine hunting dogs and have captured 15_coons. Thomas Brown is able to drive the school team again. He has been suf- fering with grip for some ttme. CLARK’S CORNERS Mrs. 'Willls Wade was taken to St. Joseph’s hospital Friday. Notice has been received from the postoffice department that the post- office here is to be opened again. Ap- plications for the appointment of post- master will be received until Feb. 234. “So mote it be.” WOODSTOCK VALLEY Mrs. R C. Kles, Miss Doane and Miss Inez Doane were visitors at The Oaks Friday. Raymond Stilwell, who has been working for A. E. Hall is employed at_the Industrial mills, Danielson. Merril Jacques of Bast Killingly visited friends here .Sunday. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Elmore Gendreau, who lost their infant son Monday. Mrs. R. C. Kies spent Monday In ‘Woonsocket, R. L Mrs. P. C. Bliven, who_has been il with grip in Danlelson, has returned home. Neva Barlow, who is employed in Danielson, spent the week-end at her home. Stormy weather and the condition of the roads has brought most of the business in this vicinity to a stand- still. ol ELMVILLE A number of sleighing parties have passed through the local streets dur- ing the week. El. C. Rawson, who has been ill for the past two weeks, is improving. Mrs. Howard Wood of Danielson ‘was the guest of Mrs. Henry V. Has- well Monday afternoon. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bramham and friends of Providence spent the week- end here at Mr. Bramham's farm. Mrs. Ida Place spent Sunday with her daughter in Pasocoag. Mrs. 1 White called on Mrs. James Monday. Miss Clara West of the Hill Crest house was a recent visitor at her home in_Moosup. F. C. Crawford has returned home, after spending a few weeks in Wor- cester. John Preston, Miss May Preston and Miss Florence Hopkins, enjoyed a sleighride of twelve miles through the neighboring towns Bunday. Mr. .and . Arnold P. Rich of Mr. and Mrs, Chester Hatstat spent Sunday in Worcester. Miss Harriett Slingsby entertained friends from Putnam, Sunday. Miss Belle Lafreve has been 1Ii. Henry Veam was in Putnam, -Sat- urday. Mrs. George Darling has been visit- ing in Ashford. her hatches seem to be about. Those who A good harvest comes to the farm which is in important part of a farm and should be kept < onr;bl done by restoring to it the plant food that growing crops take away. BONE, BLOOD and MEAT Fertilizers are® plant foods in _their most’ natural forms. They feed the growing crops abundantly, enrich the soil , and keep it fertile and in best condition for subsequent crops. ipated the shortage in potash, and in all sections of New England, supplied fertilizers without potash, containing good percentages of ammonia in the proper forms, as well as phosphoric acid. The results Fortunately, we anti prove conclusively that satisfactory time at least, on most soils without . Essex Fertilizers with confidence that they will yield a full harwest. - « 1 used Essex Fertilizer without potash 00 4% Potash Fentilizer, and this plot receit resaits without potash are well-s rate of 150 barels of potatoes 10 the acre. £h unbelievable, 2s 1 received an in the best condition. This can crops can be grown with Essex, fora the application of potish, We offer the center of 4 large ield planted s potztoes ed just the same care 25 did the ‘i Yeid't he These are facts which'I can prove, the ciop” Deing harvested in the presence of witnesses. W. S. TAPLEY, Blaine, Me. See your dealer or write us. ESSE CO., BOSTON, MASS. BONE .BLOOD MEAT Fertilizers Chas. H. Philtip Versailles, J W. Stark, Lebanon. East Killingly, Mr. and Mrprs. Silas Babbitt of Danielson and B. S. Botham of Moosup were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Mowry. B. C. Conklin is in North Ashford for a few day: NORTH STERLING Sebe Owens died suddenly last Sun- day. As he came into the house he remarked he felt bad and said he guessed he was going to die and fell to the floor dead. Arthur Willlams is 11l and under the doctor’s care. Mr. Griswold of Worcester, was at his farm here, the past week. Edward Schumann lost his last week. J. R. Williams of Pawtucket spent Sunday with friends here. WILSONVILLE S. Adams was a Worcester visitor ‘Wednesday. AMr. and Mrs. Everett Huntington of East Thompson were with the latter’s parents Wednesday. Mrs. Cubiak was taken to a Wor- cester hospital Monday. She has been 1l1_quite a long time. Mrs. Childs and daughter Ruth were at Mrs. Kelly’s one day the past week. Arthur Staley is at work night at Corbin’s shoe shop. Bertha Schreter was a Webster vis- itor Thursday. RAWSON Mr, and Mrs. William Clapp of Willi- mantic spent Sunday with relatives here.. 1. W. Hammond and daughter spent Sunday in Pomfret. Millie Cook was in Putnam Thurs- day. R. E. Woodbury of Putnam has been in town several days this week in- specting wood which is being shipped from this station. J. J. Fitzgerald called on relatives in Howard’'s Valley Sunday. D. T. Phillips was in South Wind- ham one day this week. horse ASHFORD Surprise Party, With Several from New London Present. William Poole of. Wallingford spent Sunday with_ his family here. Mr. and Mrs. George Darling of Southbridge were at Roland Corbin's over Sunday. ! Koza Gabor, who has been employed !in Bridgeport for the past three months, has returned to his home here. Ralph Poole was in Wallingford on Monday and Tuesday. Surprise Party. Thursday evening of last week Mr. Grant was given a surprise party. Among those present were Miss Teresa Brown, Miss May Donahue, Miss May Collins, Miss Estelle Collins, Miss May ‘Savage, all of New London, and Mrs. Frank Greene, Herbert Brown and F. H. Burnette and family. They had quite an exciting time getting through the deep snow and drifts. There were recitations, music, and a lunch of sandwiches, ice cream, cake and cof- fee. It was a complete surprise and thoroughly enjoyed by all . WOODSTOCK W. Barber Addresses Union En- deavor Meeting — Valentine Social and Supper Held. F. The Christian Endeavor soclety last Sunday evening held a union meeting of the societies in town. Mrs. Willlam C. Child was the leader and a pro- gramme entitled Capitalists for God was followed. F. W. Barber of Putnam was present and spoke on the Endeavor pledge, besides singing a solo. A col- lection in behalf of the State Chris- tian Endeavor soclety was taken. Valentine Supper. The young ladies of the church gave a valentine supper and social on Fri- day evening. Miss Mary Perley left town Tues- day to spend some time in Philadel- hia. o Mrs. Marvin Hyde and children of Uncasville are guests of Mrs. W. J. Lindeman. LL the mileage that qual- ity can possibly put into a tire is in Good- year Tires. Every Goodyear Dealer knows a Service Station score of ways to make your tires last longer with the least trouble and expense. He will tell you whether you are car- rying proper infla your tires are the proper size. tion, and whether He will heal ruinous little tread cuts, and tell you whether the fabric of an old tire needs reinforcement. Go to the nearest now and then. Goodyear Dealer His advice will save you time and money. | Goodyear No-Hook Tires are fortified against: Rim-cutting—By our No- Rim-Cut feature. Blow-outs—By our One Air Cure. Loose Treads—By our Rubber Rivets. Insecurity—By our Multi- le Braided Piano Wire se. Punctures and Skidding— b our Double-Thick -Weather Tread. .