Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 12, 1916, Page 11

3 A SRR T EAST WOODSTOCK Five Casgs of Appendicitis Recently— | Mrs. H. Way Dies, Aged 8 —Hall and Chapel Renovated. lande Turner, ed 10, was rush- el noepital Sun- 2 The last n:imed is at hospital and improving slow- 1y, !g. ‘was on the danger list last _TAttle Sarah Pike was also in a critfeal condition wr?mm than a g+ o has been ill Mrs, Everett B. May since Sunday with grip and tonsilitis. Owing to so much sickness, etc., the singing class was omitted this week, ] Sylvia May has ‘been spending the past week in Webster. Mr. and Mrs. B./H. May spent Sun- day with W. N. Aldrich and family in Putnam. Death of Mre. Charles H. May. Mrs. Harriet F. May, 83, widow of Charles Harris May, died Tuesday morning at her home, where she came as a bride 60 years ago. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ste- phen Child and was the last of her family. She had been a busy woman, devated to home and family and until a few months ago was able to perform many little duties in the home. In Ootol she had a fall and had been < to her bed since that time, but suffered no pain and no especial disease other than physical infirmities, her hearing and sight being remarka- »ly good, never needed glasses. Mon- day night about midnight she was taken {ll and dled in a few hours. Her doctor called it pnewmonia. She was the oldest person in this section of the town and the oldest member of the Congregational church. Her hus- band dfed 23 years ago in May. Four sons survive, Charles H. of Worcester, Herbert of New Landon, John S., who resides on the home farm and Everett, nlso of this place. A son, Asa L. May, dled a year ago and two daughters, Julia and Marion, died. in 1881 and 1882 respectively. ‘The funeral was held Thursday from her home and burial was in the fam- Iy lot. Chapel and Hall Repairs. The repairs on tie interior of the chapel and hall are nearly completed and both present a very attractive ap- pearance. The paper for the hall was given by George Bosworth and put on gratuitously by H. B. Cornings. EAST KILLINGLY Mis. (Myoa Bariigia Euneral-Georas Mason Begins Work as Overseer at Mill. Mrs. Myra Bartlett died at St. Vin- cent’s hospital, Worcester, Thursday, Feb. 3. The body was brought to the home of her sistdr, Mrs. Roxy Bartlett, where tlie funeral was held Sunday, Feb. 6. Rev. Dr. Blake of Brooklyn of- ficiating. Burial was in the family cemetery. Edgar K. Miller, Adelbert Miller, John Shekleton and Robert Shekleton were the bearers. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Adelbert Miller and Mrs. Roxy Bartlett, both of this place. Wiiliam Law is ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Robert Dunfleld. Herbert Chase has entered the em- ploy of Davis & Brown in the finishing department. . Miss Nellie M. Chase spent Saturday in Danielson, the guest of her brother, A. E. Chase, and family. ‘Mrs. Charles Roth was in 'Worcester Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Yare spent the week end in Providence. Mrs. Herler S. Place was the guest of friends in Pawtucket for a few days last week. Mrs. James Brooks and Mrs. Frank on were in Putnam Friday. Overgeer at Miil. George Mason is overseer of the fin- dshing room at Chase’s mill and en- tered upon his duties Monday. ‘Misses Lucina Smith and Gladys Ma- son spent the week end in Providence. Mrs. Nason and son Kenneth of Clayville are visiting Mrs. Nason's parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Allen Wade. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Buffington spent Saturday in Danielson. Miss Alice Battey visited friends in Hampton this week. ATTAWAUGAN Mrs. T. H, Sweeney is entertaining her aunt from Manchester, N, H. Mrs. Charles Weeks is ill with grip. Miss Lilllan Parker was in Norwich S eymoild Mitchell 18 111 = oll 18 111 Mrs. Charles Miller and children are vist Mres. Miller’s parents, Mr. and Mrs, B, L t. The Attawaugan company is going to install electric lights in their houses. Mr. Jackson has moved into his new house, i L | Miss Annie Moran visited Mra. Clarence Wesks Sunday. : Mr. and Mrs. John Cook have muoved o Fred Pechie has moved with his family to Dayville. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Woodbury O. Rogers of Norwich Ad- dresses Grange—Thirtieth Anniver- sary of Grange. 3 Many from here ttended the whist and dance given by the South Wood- Drametic club last Friday night ibury O. Rogers of Norwich gave a talk on potatoes at the grange meeting last Wednesday night. A mesting to dinu-;ud e farm was n Grange hall t. The meating was ity Agent Kennedy. stock, Wednesday. has gmmf Mi L continuy p num: Mrs. James Sheppacd, who'has been e Ehitips 3 uffering from SS s is s an attack of grip. Grange Thirty Years Old. Next 'Wednesday night Senexet grange will celebrate its $0th anni- versary. ‘A fine program will be given. There will be speclal music and speakers from out of town. DAYVILLE Address to Men's Club—Rev Ignatius Kost Recovering From lliness. Mrs. Charles Vincient and son spent the week-end with the former's fa- ther, Caleb Blanchard. Miss Standish has been spending several days with her sister, Mrs. Samuel Gillette. Judge and Mrs. Russell 1 Hartford last week. s ‘Willard Bennett was home for Sun- day, visiting his mother Mrs. Fannie Bennett. Miss Helen Kelley spent the week with her father, N. P. ley. Mrs. Eugene _Chesebrough tained her daughter and granddaugh- terd from Tarkilon, R. L, for the week- end. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Watson were guests Tuesday of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brearley. The ladies of St. Joseph’s church are planning a supper and dance. Irving U. Shaw called on 1local relatives and friends Wednesday. Le: The neighbors and friends of The Russells are sorry to have them leave Dayville where they have spent so many years of their lives. They will be greatly missed in every way from the village. Fred Pichie from Attawaugan have moved his family to Dayville. Addressed Men’s Club. Mr. Wright gave a talk to the Men's club on Books, telling what to read, and what not to read. It was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Barnes is slowly recovering from an attack of grip. ‘Rev. Father Kost III. Rev. Father Kost was unable to say lbn‘l-:s Sunday, but at present is much etter. enter- Won English Prize. Merrill K. Bennett won first honors in English at Brown university at the last examinations. The Petersons are occupying the tenement over LaBell's store, THOMPSON Scarboro-Vogel Engagement An- nounced—Organist at Congregational Church Resigns. The seniors of Tourtellotte Memor- ial High school gave their play, “The Teaser” in the town hall, Friday eve- ning to a good sized audience. It was very interesting. irs. Hattie Sherman spent several days with Miss M. E. Blackmer, who was very ill with grip. Charles Ryan has moved his family into the house with his father, Thomas Ryan. It is said that Miss Rusher will occupy tsie house he has just vacated, Lawrence Backus entertained £ school friend from Pomfret over tP week-end. The engagement is announced Ruth Scarboro to William Vogel Brooklyn, N. Y. Dr. Burnette and his son, Petl Providence, also Charles Rus: Providence, are spending a few AYS of of of ° R at the hotel. Pupil’s Sleighing Partys The young ladies of Misy 'Marot's school enjoved a sleighride Saturday evening. ¥red Herrick, who was ack In bed for a week is able to be /ut. Mrs. Alice Elliot spent ‘®iturday and Sunday with her mother,Mrs. White. ‘The postponed meeting of the Lad- ies’ Home and Foreign )issionary So- ciety was held with Mrs;Backus, Wed- nesday afternoon at thpe o’'clock. Organist Reigns. Mrs. Armstrong hs resigned a6 organist of the Congpgational church. . Newton ones, 4 former pastor, has resigned as pasur of Orleans. He is to go to Amherstio reside. WARREAVILLE Funeral of Mrs. [. H. Shipsee Held Wednesday—Saw-Mill Moved. Y i Mrs, D. H. Shippee died 4t her home here last Saturday aftanoon. The funeral was held at the %aptist church in this village, Wednesdy at 1 p. m. Judge O. D. Baker wts in the Thread s c;o,J in District No. 3, the greater partof last week, on account of the ill of the teacher. Clark Whiteho: has moved his saw-mill to Tinkfville. First Selectms’ B. H. Gardner has been confined tf the house for some time with Iumpgo. \Y.E":ORD. Mr. and ¥s. Clarence H. Barlow and little dagghter were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. ¥. Eastman over Sunday. Mise Blanfie Stevens of Southbridge is the gueg of Gladys Barlow this week.. { Arthur pooner, who had been in the Johnsg hospital three weeks with blood poigning, came home Sunday. Bert Spik of Phoenixville and Bl jah Barrgs of Willington have en- tered theemploy of H. C. Barlow & Son. / C. D. frapman, clerk in the store of H. C. Brlow & Son, who has been ill With ty STip since Christmas, is better and rgimed work Monday. Misf Annle Tremko has gone to Soutpridge to work for Mrs. Ralph Tho@son OF3 Wilson has gone to Manches- wi Thi . Howard Blanning, the candi-! at the Congregational church iast pey | ATE ghday. was entertained with Mr. and r3. H. A. Bosworth. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Willlezn Warren and infant, were In Southbridge, Monday. ev. Adelzids Brown attended thi R Methodist praachers’ meeting at Will mg.n; Monday and Tuesday. e tic entertainment given by the ycung people-of Phoenixville, and somse from Eest? ‘ord, in the chapel Saturday evening was greatly enjoyed. ! The proceeds are for the benefit of the! Centre achosi. i STERLING ) Mr. and Mis. ‘W. J. Lokfsll Rave! to South Windeor, jwhere they| purchbased A home: o i ty met gwith! d lerson,. Wednesday. er‘-nn is much ‘better. y Burdick/ who has‘been 11 to'improve in health. ice Belknap recently visited Howeard, R. 1., a8 Miss ‘brought &se parts. avs at Southern Plnes, i Miss immal achool, SCOTLAND Mrs. Grace Butler has been ill for the pest two weeks. Dwight Kimball has been suffering from a severe attack of grip. Harry Chesbro was in Hartford last week. Frank Sudol recently lost one of his horses. ‘Miss Edith Willlams of Canterb ‘was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kimball over Sunday. Hadley Chapman and Helen Maine recently comrhenced a course of study at 'Windham High school. Mrs. A. L. Moffitt, who has spent several weeks in Maine with relatives, recently returned home. Thomas Clark of Hartford was a visitor here Sunday. ‘The Indian chief Rain-in-the-Face gave an interesting talk in the chapel Thursday night, the 3d, to a well filled | ‘house. Owing to the unfavérable traveling, and bad weather, the singing clas: did not meet Saturday night. Tolland County ‘ COLUMBIA Entertaining Program Arranged for Grange Meeting—Mr. and/ Mrs. Charles K. Hitchcock Surprifed on Fortieth Wedding Anniversaty. A comedy company which been touring the country from Mfine to Tennesee and is now on itirewrn trip came into town last Saturfay and arranged for a show in the fvening; but the attendance was so srall that the show was called off. Judging from the numerois tracks in the snow, every man’s f4rm is a deer park. Plowed In January Ralph Buell, a local farmer, was plowing in his fleld the last week in January, and there was but little if any frost in the ground when the snow came last week. The W.'S. S. E. Ladies’ Club met a¢ the home of Mrs. James A. Utley laét Thursday afternoon. Missionary Sermon. At the morning church seprice last Sunday, Rev: T, N. Owen préached an excelgint mipsjonary serpO taking as_his topic “The Man Miss Lena G. Wolff , of Norwich spent the weekx-end at/er home here. Those who, filled t)lr ice houses early in January wer fortunate. Since then, Columbia laks from whicn inch’ ice was harySted has been en- tirely open and & now but partially frozen over. A €W ice houses yet re- main to be fille.- Miss Ruth *yman spent the week- end with frynds in Hartford and Manchester,/ 3 The Chopl Society meets Thursday evenings 714 is making good pro- sress. Grange Program. Mrs. E. Lyman, lecturer of the 15cal gdnge has arranged the follow- ing ppgram for the regular meeting of th_srange next Wednesday eve- ning Music, brass quartet; Should a Farpier or His Wife Keep Accounts My. J. A. Isham; piano solo, Mrs. Rethel Buell; Discussion: Which is Wre Profitable, Poulty of Dairy? oultry, Madison Woodward, Aubrey Vinter; Dairy, Hubert P. Collins, owland Cobb; discussion then open to all; music, brass quartet; smells good, tastes better (??) Modern Methods, In Schools. This winter the teachers in five of the school districts take an afternoon off once a month and go to the school at Chestnut Hill, which for some time has been the *“Model school,” where one of the five teachers takes the pupils of that school in charge and demonstrates her method of teaching in the presence of the school officlals. Miss Lynch of the Hop River Valley school was the demonstrator last Monday afternon. Miss Harriet Brown of the North District school is to demonstrate her method at the next meeting. Surprised on Wedding Anniversary. / Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Hitchcock Lelebrated the fortieth anniversary of { (their marriage last Tuesday evening by entertaining a surprise party at their home on Columbia Green. The surprise was planned b the local whist club and about S o'clock Tues- day evening twenty-six of its mem- bers took possession of Mr. Hitch- cock’s premises. It was a genuine surprise to Mr. Hitchcock. Of course Mrs. Hitchcock knew just a little of what was going o Conspicuous among things the visitors brought with them was a bouquet of carnations, forty in number. Whist was the order of the evening. About half past cleven refreshments were served, after which the company was entertained by music from a victrol Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ramond E. Clarke, Mr. | and Mrs. George H. Champlin, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Squires, Mr. and Mr: Abbott Little, Mr. and Mrs Clayton E. Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. August Nordland, Mrs. J. Isham, Mrs. Emily Cobb, Mrs. J. Clarge, Mrs. Carrie Frost, Mrs. A. E. Lyman, Miss Nellie Carpente: Miss Hattie Brown, Miss Lillian Ly- man, Messrs. Rowland Cobb, Curtis A. Holmes, Llewellyn Latham ang Philip Isham. Mr. Hitchcock was born In ew York city, the son of Samuel and Mary Ann Hunt Hitchcock. Tuesday, February 8, 1876, Mr. Hitchcock and Miss Mary Concklin Johnson of New York were united in marriage at St. Luke's church in that city. Previous to his coming to Columbia, Mr. Hitch- cock had for 45 years been engaged in life insurance work. Most of the time with the Washington Life Insurance Company of New York. When ar- rangements were made whereby the ompany was to do” business in Pitts- burgh, Mr. Hitchock was trans- ferred to that city, where he remain- ed until he came to Columbla, When at work In New York, he resided in Bajonne, N. J, for 38 years and at the present time owns his former res- idence in that city. Cut Down Cherry Tree. Last Wednesday afternoon Wil- * NURWICH ~ BULLETIN, SATURDAY. F liam Wolff, who had probably been dreaming that he was George Wash- ington, appeared upon the lawn with his axe and began to chop down a large cherry tree which had outlived its usefulness. The trunk of the tree ‘Wwas peculiar ® growth. A few inch- es above the ground It measured 4 feot, 8 inches In circumference and not more than’ one foot above that point it meesured 6 feet, 5 inches. Jus w Dhat cansed the sudden bulge out is A puzzie. Former Local Man Prospering at Old ystic — Wool = Drying by New Method. Mrs. D. W. French is spending two eeks § ew York. William Park. and Wi &0 Raymond, | $ ‘buiit up a flourksh- pulpit of the Bap- tist church- h’xnnlloa by Rev. Vinicaday gening o few triends as- sembled for A social time at the home of Miss Etil Sault. Fortune telling provided m amusement for those present. New/Method of Wool Drying. The Ryerside Woolen mills have re- cently izétalled a Sargent Son's stock dryer pr drying wool after coloring, the heit ranges from 200 degrees to 220 4 , and wet wool fed into the 18-fort machine comes out bone dry, Thig'work as done by the old machines reqred the attendance of two men, the work being done now by a boy. Grange Program. At the meeting of the Stafford ¢range next Tuud?lyl fin:;t thsslol. ing program wi iven: Song - discussion—Shall We Bat Less Meat in Regard to affirmative, George Lord, Jo- )5 More or Health? /| seph Bohn, Mrs. F. A. Lasbury; nega- tive, J. M. Larned, Mrs. Alice Dim- mock, Mrs. Inez Lasbury; How to Eat for Health, Strength, Endurance and Efficienc; Battle Creek dirt sys ‘Only Wanted a Bite to per, “Value of Milk as Food for Adults”; medley, National Patri- otic songs; nationally loved characters, Lincoln, Washington and Longfellow. ELLINGTON Aborn Family Leaves for Florida— Woodmen to Have Old-Fashioned Dance. Deacon E. F, Loveland, who has been seriously ill the past three weeks, has improved slightly. Mrs. Loveland is ill at present, and their daughter, Mrs. M. Lyman, of Amherst, is with them. Talk on Missions. Miss Mirlam Woodberry, one of the secretaries of the Congregational Home tssionary society, gave a very inter- esting“talk on home missions in Li- brary hall Sunday morning. Leave for Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Aborn, with their daughter, have left town to spend the remainder of the winter at Daytona and Miami, Fla. Mrs. P. C. Dillon and Miss Annie Donahue of Norfolk have been guests for a few days of Mrs. Thomas Kel- ley. Old-Fashionqgd Dance. Ellington camp, M. W. of A, will give another old-fashioned dance in the town hall next week. The monthly meeting of the school board was held Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Aborn left town for New York Wednesday. To- day (Saturday) they will sail for Ber- muda, to be gone a month. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Howard of Hart- ford have been guests of Mrs. Ralph Thrall, The Thursday evening prayer meet- ing was held this week at the parson- age. A missionary barrel was packed there Friday afternoon to be sent to the south. Address on Suffrage. At the regular meeting of the grange Wednesday evening the lec- turer’s programme included an address by a prominent suffragist. SOUTH COVENTRY Sleighing Enjoyed—Mrs. Lo iels Dies Mrs. John Payn2, who lives with Mrs. F. T. Bomp, has been taken to St. Joseph's hospital, ill with one of the hard colds so prevalent. Mrs. Fred White returned home yes- terday from the private hospital in Willimantic, where she has been for three weeks. Sleighing Parties. There were several sleighing parties to and from the village during the good sledding last week. Four colored students from Tuskegee institute are to give a concert in the Congregational church. Miss Sarah White of Boston spent the week end at her home. Walter Briggs, who was taken St. Joseph’s hospital last week, with pneumonia, is convalescing. Mrs. Lucy J. Sweet passed her 70th birthday on Feb. 4th and was remem- bered by many friends with flowers and other gifts. Mrs. Sweet has been an invalid for many years. Mrs. Louisa Daniels, formerly of this place, died on Sunday, Jan. 31 in California, where she has lived for a number of years. She was the mother of Louis W. Daniels of this town. Rev. Mr. August of Hartford Theo- logical seminary was the speaker at the Congregational church last Sun- day. He was entertained by Mrs. Ida Kingsbury. Miss Alice Latimer of Wellesley and Miss Gertrude J. Macfarland of Suf- field spent the week end at their re- spective homes. WILLINGTON Sunday morning there were 58 pres- ent at Bible school. Rev. Mr. Parker’s discourse was from Matthew 15-28: O woman great is thy faith! Mrs. Addison D. Dimock and Mrs. Joseph Dimock weer among those present from a distance. A. D. Dimock is quite feeble this winter. At the regular meeting of the grange Friday evening the lecturer planned 2 Lincoln programme. Last Tuesday evening the Willing- ton Athletic association was organized at Green Crest. President Howard C. Bligh; secretary and treasurer, Chas. Clethaach; advisory committee, Rev. Charles A. Parker, George V. Smith, and a member of the association, Alec Becker. The meeting place is to be the Congregational church, the pews having been removed and packed away in the basement and the car- pet taken up. The regular meetings of the club will be heid on Tuesday ev- enings. On Sunday George A. Cosgrove pass- ed his 79th birthday. Monday afternoon George V. Smith the editor of The Connecticut Farm- er, left for Southern New Jersey where he hae lecture engagements for the re- mainder of the month. William Henry Holt has returned from a long and pleasant visit with his son, Frederick Holt, who is in the in- surance business in Boston. The annual Free Will offering meet- ing of the local W. C. T. U. was held at Memorial church, Friday evening, the 11th at 7.30. Rev. W. E. Lam- phear was the speaker. BOLTON NOTCH Mrs. Ellen Stevens died at the home to in of her mother, Mrs. Loren Main, Mon- day night. The funeral was held Sun- day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Morris of West- rly visited over Sunday at Dr. M. The doctor is Mrs. Morris’ Maine’. The Staffora ministerial association | Prother. wil bt th Rev. P. V. Norwood day. Mies Ruth _Andrews of 5e. Miss Helen Wrightman and Fisie Phillips of Westfleld Nor- ®=pent the week-end at their homes. Proeperous at Old Mystic. The many Stafford friends of W. S. Waibridge are gla? to know of his prosperity in Ol¢ Mystic, where he moved about a vear ago. Buying a grocery store that had been closed Simmons | Mrs. Emma McGin of Hartford and Mrs. Gertie Kimbly of New Haven, isters of Mrs. Loren Maine, were {n town to attend Mrs. Stevens' funeral. Deputy Sheriff Rlce was in Hartford ‘Wednesday. Mrs. N. C. Maine is {ll with grip. Mrs. Emma Dennls was a Hartford visitor Saturday. Moses Larrell of Hartford was a visitor at William Moffitt’s over Sun- day. ‘Miss Rose Scery of South Manches- ter spent Sunday at Mrs. M. Hailing's. REG. U. S. PAT. OFF. Established 1780 SOUTH WILLINGTON Thirty Births, Two Marriages, and Thirteen Deaths During 1915—Suc- cess of W. C. T. U. Entertainment. Mrs. Mary Krob and family of Manchester were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pobuda. A robin was seen one day last week in a tree in Mrs. Mary Kurper’'s yard. Mrs. Harold Wiggins of Willimantic spent Friday and Saturday of last week with Mr. and Mrs. Homer N, Neil. Vital Statistics, During 1915 there were 30 births, marriages and 13 deaths in town. Vivian Ide and Miss Florence Ide of Willimantic, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Greene. Miss Ruth Greene, student at Brown University, Providence, has been spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cornell Greene. At the stated communication of Uriel lodge, No. 24, F. & A. M. there will be work in the F. C. degree. Attended Teachers' Meeting. Miss M. C. Miller and Miss May L. Imer from the village school, Miss Daisy E. Baker from Glassfactory and Miss Elizabeth Greene, Tollandside, attended the teachers’ institute in Stafford, Saturday. The entertainment by the W. C. T. U. last week Friday was a mirth pro- ducer, enjoyed by a full house. 2 Stake at Armory Well Equipped— Meeting of Faculty Club—College May Reopen Monday. The stage scenery and curtains have been installed in the armory by a com- pany from Boston. It is so arranged that six different scenes may be repre- sented. The front curtain is of drap- ed blue velvet with a wreat and gold C in_the center. Faculty Club Meets. The Faculty club met in the ciub room in the Armory Thursday evening in henor of Lincoin's birthday. A short programme was given followed by a social hour and refreshments were eerved. It is expected that the college will reopen Monday, February 14. Miss Hayes, Messrs. Southwick, Jones and Card are away on extension school work. Professor and Mirs. Garrison and son, Arrol, have returned from a visit to Bridgeport. Miss Conoley who has been taking a post graduate course at Columbia Mission returned Friday. Speaker From Yale. Marshall Dawson of the Yale Schooi of Religion, was here Sunday and spoke to the men in the Armory in the afternoon on the subject of The Philippine Problem. HEBRON Dance Friday Evening—Teacher Re- signs—Burial of Thomas Shea. Mrs. Emily Rathbun is ill with grip. Miss Sadie Raymond is visiting in New Haven. Miss Edna Broome is home at pres- ent, having been graduated as a train- ed nurse. At the library whist Wednesday evening there was a good attendance. Friday Evening Dance. A dance was held Friday evenins, Pendleton's orchestra furnishing music. Miss Quisg has resigned as teacher and Miss Pendleton is teaching the primary department. Miss Quigg has been ill with grip. Thomas Shea, who has been taken care of by the town for a number of years, died last Sunday morning and was buried in the old cemetery. Rev. J. H. Fitzgerald officiated at the grave. Mrs. E. T. Smith has been ill with grip for two weeks. Mrs. Ned Raymond, who has been very ill with grip, is recovering slow- Iy, Mrs. Harley Cummings is improving slowly, being able to sit up a little each day. STAFFGRDVILLE Play Given By Methodist Young Peo- ple’'s Auxiliary from the Springs Proves a Succes Mrs. Lina M. Booth was the guest of her sister. Mrs. Myra M. Rockwell at Stafford Springs, a few days this week. Mrs. Fred G. Parker and daughter, Celia, and Miss Lucy Scott were guests of Mrs. Margaret Bowden, Sun- ay. Mrs. John Rishton has been visit- ing her sister in East Greenwich, R. I. and daughter in Somerville, Mas: few days recently. Play a Success. The Young People's Auxiliary of the Methodist church of Stafford Springs gave a play “Blundering Billy,” in the local Methodist vestry last Thursday evening. The elght actors in the cast! had thelr parts down to perfection. A substantial sum was netted. Grange Installation by Coventry Of- ficials—Barstow-Strong Engagement. Bolton grange, P. of H., held in- stallation of officers at Bolton hall on Tuesday evening. _The installing was was done by Mrs. Walter Havens, as- sisted by Walter S. Havens and Clar- ence Fisk, all of Coventry, and was done in a meost capable and pleasing manner. The officers are: Master, Ralph C. Eaton; overseer, Fred O. Finley; lecturer, Miss Adella N. Loom- is; steward, Maxwell Hutchinson; as- sistant steward, Michael Sheridan; chaplain, Charles N. Loomis; treasur- er, Miss Annie Alvord; secretary, Mrs. F. D. Finley; gate keeper, Michael Sheridan; Ceres, Miss Mary Martin; Pomona, Mrs. B P. Lathrop; Grand Prize, Panama-Pacific Grand Prize, Panama-California Exposition, San Diego, 1915 DRINK BAKER’S COCOA For its Delicious Flavor, its Excellent Quality and its High Food GUARD AGAINST IMITATIONS; the genuine pack- age has the trade-mark of the chocolate girl on the wrapper and is made only by WALTER BAKER & CO. LTD. DORCHESTER, MASS. Miss Lina Bidwell; lady assistant steward, Miss Josephine Mathieu. Messrs. Havens and Hall of Coven- try, George Merritt of Andover and Wesson Phelps of Bolton ,spoke in a pleasing manner to the company. At the close of the meeting an oyster sup- rer was served in the dining room to fifty. Visiting in Worcester. Mrs. Walter E. Howie is spending a few weeks visiting at her old home city, Worcester, Mass. Miss Ida E. Holbrook ‘of Columbia is spending a week in town. E. J. Finley of New York was a week | end visitor at his other’s, Mrs. E. Jane Finley’s. Superintendent A. N. Potter conduct- ed a teachers' meeting in the Center scheol house last Tuesday. Engagement Announced. Bolton people are much interested in the recent announcement of the en- gagement of Miss Hazel Barstow ot Danlelson to Julius L. Strong of this place. Mr. Strong was born and brought up in Bolton, consequently he is well known and equally well liked. Hyacinths For the Shut-ins—Twenty- five at Birthd Party. Rev. R. H. Sherman is confined to the bed by a severe attack of laryn- gritis. { The children of Bugene Richardson, | while playing in the woods were badly | poisoned by handling sumac. i Mr. and Mrs. McFarland were guests | of Mrs. R. H. Sherman last Friday. | The snow storm interfered with the | attendance at school, only three being | present most of the week. | Cheering the Sick. i Mrs. A. E. Peterson is distributing| beautiful plants of hyacinths among the sick Mrs. F. B. Topliff is confined to her home ill with grip. Miss Gertrude Hazen entertained the people on the hi Yy giving a birthday party last Saturday evening. Twenty- flve were present Miss Sara i hospital, was at day. of Worcester Mass. her home over Sun- "COVENTRY Mrs. George Bennett and family moved to New York, Friday. Mr. and M Johnson of Andover have moved into the house vacated by chapel Thursday evening. Charles Dinsmore has moved from this place on the mountain to Mans- fleld Depot. Mrs. Dinsmore is to be- jome night attendant at the epileptic colony Mrs. Arthur S. Wood is visiting her parents the past week. Miss Sarah Perkins was unable to attend her music class in Willimantic this week on account of a severe at- , San Mrs. Bennett. William Schmidt the owner will board with them. The Ready Helpers met in the! Francisco, 1915 Value. Emily Chapman and son, Sdward, of District No. 6, were recent visitors at the Macomber farm. Rent Two Farms. Mr. and Mrs, Cleveland Carpenter have rented two of the Crumb farms at Quonochontaug and will take pos- session next week. George H. Noyes has beensuffering with a hard cold for the past week. Mrs. W. C. Rathbone has been ill for the past two weeks. * RICHMOND E. Samuel James made a trip to the Northern factories Monday. Everett R. Moore went to Providence Tuesday. George Sunderland and eldest daughter of Cliffmore farm, were re- cent callers through this vicinity. Mrs. Everett Moore is in Provi- dence, caring for relataives. Joseph Kenvyon is cutting cord wood for George Palmer. Silas Woodmansee was in this vi- cinity Monday. Fred Mathewson and Alex Alberts were in Richmond Some Circus Performer. It will be a remarkable feat if the Colonel takes the bull moose by the norns while he's trying to hold the elephant by the tail—Atlanta Consti- tution. Branford.—The Pine Orchard Coun- try club house is now well on its way to Its new site. When it is settled on the new foundation there will be quite a few improvemerts and several changes made. Wet weather and soft roads have impeded the progress of moving the building. The Country club house was a Pine Orchard land- mark. THIS IS AMONG THE LAST APPEARANCES OF FUR THIS SEASON tack of grip. MANSFIELD DEPOT Mrs. Kate Dimock is recovering from a severe attack of grip. Maude Brigham is also a sufferer from grip. Mr. Densmore and family are to move from the mountain, down to the tenement in Hillside hall. Mrs. Densmore is going to work at the epileptic colony. Mrs. M. M. Hansen is from an_ attack of the grip. Jack Bowers' family have all been il with grip. A comedy was presented at the Hill- side hall last Tuesday evening. Rev. Mr. Nickerson of East Lynn, Mass., is expected to preach as a candidate at the Baptist church Sun- day. Washington CGunty, Bl WEEKAPAUG Meeting of the W. C. T. U—Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter Rent Two Farms. recovering The Ocean View W. C. T. at the home of Mrs. I Wednesday afternoon. After the bus- iness meeting the to : The Union Signal, What It Is and What It Means U. met . A. Macomber, Navy blue velvet, cut on the fm- plest iines, with a low shoulder seam and full skirt, gives this luxurlant suit. The choker collar is of gray squirrel to mach the double banding to Every Woman, was discuesed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Crandall, Mrs. land—they give lasting and eff o Y gt 2 needs, and Parmen! are made of BONE, productive of all plant foods. fertilit; In 191& plant-food value will ‘make PR TS W\"‘.&m""“ n will . 1f not wholly, of -\-m-nl;'::‘hm. " South Middieboro, Mass. manufacturers either potash. Th good ot %rclllht out in these letters : Antmal mm on the bottom of the boxy coat. This makes a very stunning outfit for the hiker. 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