Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 26, 1916, Page 10

NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1616 LETTERS FROM TWO STATES New London County OLD MYSTIC Miss Burrows Gives Party — New Members Join Athletic Association— Attractive Features of Washington Social. Miss Fleanor Burrows gave a val- entine party Frfiday ecvening to the following guests: ‘Misses Dorothy arris, Florence Walbridge, Emily C. abcock, Fay Johnson, Hestor Wal. bridge; also Blisha N. Davis, Theo- dore Johnson, Horace S. ‘Williame, Clifford Deslay, Carl Hammond, Theo- Gore Perry. The room was prettily decorated. The young hostess wore a white_dress elaborately trimmed with red hearts of various sizes and a girdle fringed with hearts. Games wero played and mas.c was enjoyed. Fefreshments were served. Windy and Cold. The anemometer at Riverview cot- tage marked 58 miles of wind Saturday and the thermometer thero registered four degrees below zero on Sunday morning. Plans Athletic Season. The Young Men's assoc'atalon held its meeting in the associatiun rooms, Tuesday evening at which time severai new micmbers were taken in. The as- soclation has made many improve- ents to thelr rooms and it makes an ideal place for the men of the vil- lage to spend a pleasant _evening. Theodore Johnson was reolected man- ager of the baseball team for the com- ing season and Horace 3. Willlams assistant manager. Johnson has been manazer for the past thres years. Ar- thur Defosser was elected manager of the football team and Willlam Xenn: dy was reelected chairman of athletics The assoclation plans to be repre- sented strongly in all out door sports. Washington Social. The Ladles’ Ald soclety of the Bap- tist_church held a Washington social Wednes@ay afternoon and evening at resiéence of Mr. and Mrs. Horace O Wi .awms. Tue rcoms were dec- ora‘ed wk Aags of various elzes, hetctets and gherries. The 43 L8 r>>m was lig-.ted with caadles. Sun- per aas setvc6 at 5 o'clock. The st- tendance was good, notwithstanding the unpleasant weather. Music and zames were enjoyed. Several of the ladies present wore colonial costumes. Attended Norwich Ball. Miss Ruth Burrows went to wich Monday evening to attend Chelsea Boat Club ball. Ernest W. Brown of Riverhead farm was in Hartford this week to_atrend the annual meet of the State Foultry assoclation of which he was elected president. Cadets Norvin Smith and _ George Crosby of Fort Trumbull, N. L., were guests Washington’s birthday of the Misses Burrows. Captain and Mrs. John B. Spofford and daughter, Miss Thelma Spofford of Brooklyn, N. Y. were guests this Nor- the week of Mrs. Spofford’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Edison Stapelyn of Bur- net's Corner. Mrs. A. Lee Coles and son Master Edward Coles of Dilke, Saskatchewan, who are spending the winter with Mrs. Coler's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jercy H. Cldredge are guests this week of rel- s at Winsted. Returns to Ohio. 4 has returned to jo t to_ local _friends. His son, Master Vernon Hood, 0 has been spending the past four oungest w1 vears with relatives at Preston Cliv accompanied his father to Ohio to reside. Harry Norman has returneq to his home in Norwich after spending the past two weeks here caring for his father, James Norman who has been ¢ ill John Horsford of 9id tic is now caring for Mr. Norman. orge Burgess of Groton and Rob- ert Burrows of Seattle, Washington, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burrows. Miss Aldeane Clark has returned from a visit over Sunday and Wirh- irgton's tirthday with Miss Florence Cooke of Hartford. ¥ . Brown has sompieied s i%s Geneive Frink left Wednesiax for a visit to her cousin. Miss Parth- emor Lamb of Brooklyn, N. Y, Rerace S. Willlams spent the #reek end with Edward Davis of New Ha- ven. Robert Young of Hartford spent the weels end and Washington's birtnday with local relatives. Zerah Tamphere of the Burnet's Corners district is harvesting lce on the Bina%oss pong. Wilfred Tabor has returned to Prov- idence after a visit to his uncle and unt, Mr. and Mrs. John Horsford. UNC[.SVI'LLE Town of Montville Grand List $1,809,- 070—Largest Individual Taxpayers— Town Had 76 Births, 33 Marriages and 45 Deaths During 1915, The board of assessors has completed its work in compiling the grand list of taxable property of the town. A sum- mary of manufacturing firms and of Dproperty owner by individuals and non- residents shows there are 664 dwelling houses, $455,836; 26,714 1-5 acres of land, §: 8; 17 buildings used as mills, $646,564; 305 house lots and lding lots, $14,118; 23 buildings used s stores and shops, $12,525; 651 barns, sheds and storehouses and private garages, $112,875; personal tax, $18,- 380 horses and mules, $25,875; neat cattle, $28,333; 68 automobiles and thorcycles, $31,000; goods and merchandise of merchants and traders, $11,400; goods and materials of manu- facturers, $148,261; cables, wires and underground mains, $5,000; a total of $1,800,070, The largest amount of any one list is $375,550, of the Thames Specialties company. The emallest amount as- sessed is $10. Other large amounts are the Palmer Bros. Co., $149,850; the Uncasville Mfg. Co. Uncasville mill, $139,275, and Pequot mill, $40,100; the C. M. Robertson Co., 3138 225; Massa- soit Mfg, Co. 358, 080‘ the Keyes Product Co., $28,775. BEdwin C, Johnson has the largest as- sessment, $14,285, of any private indi- vidual, Mrs., Grace Melcer standing next, ’10 075. Charles L. Hubbard of the non-residents is the largest, his as- sessment being $12,830, Birthday Party. ‘The friends of George Brierly met at the home of Mrs, Jennie Phillips, giving him a surprisé on his birthday, Various games were played. Special features were the candy hunt, in which John Home received the prize. Miss Helen Lynch receiving the con- solation prize, In pinning the tail on the donkey, Louis Phillips came the nearest, Victrola selections helped to malke fhe time pass merrily, Fand- wiches, cake, cocoa and ice cream yerg served, Mr, Brierly received several handsome T rances frem his friends, Pequot Council Entertains, Friday evening Pequot Muncfl, ., of P s’ntqe}ymmed thefr lady Kr‘rgs g(;r?lmi dvéafll urun, Jt:]{;p AMahoney, Jose Ge&? s%' J” WP }ohn dd?’ ',nd ickev, ho plannad the even= ns‘:d entertainment. cing was ep= o7ed g council’s quartette rendered a _brief programme of vocal selections. Coffee, crullers and cake were served the guests. By-Laws Adopted. ‘Thirteen women were present at the Thursday Afternoon club which met at the Methodist church parlors. The by-laws which had been drawn up were read and unanimously adopted. A short session of business of the Ladies’ Aid society of the church was held before-the club’s business. After this was completed, sandwiches, tea and cake were served. Uncasville Mill Rushed. ‘The Uncasville Manufacturing com- pany is running nights until 10 o'clock with all night work in the dyehouse. Vital Statistics. The vital statistics of the town for 1915 show 76 births, 33 marriages and 45 deaths. The largest number of births occurred during April, there be- ing 10. May and September were sec- ond, each having 9, while in November there were only 2. June had the most marriages, 7. The most deaths occur- red in September, the number being 8. Club .Entertained. ‘Mrs. Cornelius E. Flaherty entertain- ed the C. R. S. club at her home Wed- nesday evening. Cake and ice cream were served. Mrs. Thomas Watt was awarded the first prize and Miss Net- tle Gridley the second. Thursday even- ing William Watt gave the club mem- bers a sled ride to Oakdale, where a call was made at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Auwood, where a social visit was made, lunch being served by Mrs. Auwood. Mrs. Thomas Watt was chaperone of the party. Miss Minnie Chapel entertalned the C. M. L. K. Pinochle club at her home Tuesday evening. During the evening refreshments were served. Miss Addie Fuller holds the lead in the series of games by 260 points. Chimney Fire. The chimney on the house occupied by Herbert Clark in Palmertown caught fire and would have proved serious but for the timely discovery of it by Fred I Phillips. Mr. Phillips, with the aid of others, extinguished the fire with- out any great damage. The Montville Country club has ap- pointed the following committee to have charge of the St. Patrick social and dance: Louis Peters, Austin Mat- thews, Edmond Killeen and Lewis La Bounty. The sentor class of the Palmer Me- morial school gave a minstrel show in Robertson’s hall Monday night which was largely attended. Edwin Hull, who was taken to the Backus hospital, suffering from being | badly frozen while sleeping in a barn, has been discharged from the hospi- tal. Fred Bergman of Pequot is having his house wired for lighting by elec- tricity. Palmer Bros. Co. quilt mill closed | for Washington's birthday. A building is being put up near the ruins of the Palmer Memorial school | building for the purpose of storing tools, cement and other articles used in rebuilding. Although work had to be suspended for a few days on ac- count of the severity of the weather, the place is being rapidly cleared up. James Phillips, who is employed in Bristol, spent the week end at the home of his parents in Pequot. Nathan Sheldon has left the Thames Specialty Co. and_gone to work for Hadley Potter at Haughton's. Pinochle Scores. The Athletic club pinochle tourna- ment at the end of the seventh series stands: Cornelius E. Flaherty 16,220 Harry Watt 13,930, Samuel Roge: 970, David Frieburg 12,950, Maur Frieburg 10,850, John Cuddy 10,650, | Howard Rogers 10,590, Walter Burgess | 9,430, Austin Matthews 9,120, ond Killeen 7,890, Frank P. Richards John Nichols 5,870. The eighth series started in Tuesday night. Frank Miner, who has been ill for several weeks, returned to his duties as watchmhan at the C. M. Robertson | Co’s Rockland mill Monday _night. yanyp S9lIBYD 90ULSqE SIY Surng has taken charge. GLASGO Filling New Icehouse—The Late Miss | Keziah Kinney the Last of Her Family. The new icehouse is being filled with good nine-inch ice. Miss Hevrin spent the week end at her home in Willimantic, returning on Monday morning to her school. ‘Washington’s birthday was observed in the schools Tuesday. The school children and others have enjoyed the fine coasting for the past two weeks and are sorry to see the snow disappearing. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Chizzola and Gertrude Luther epent the holiday at Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Luther’s. ‘Benjamin Young, who has been bookkeeper for Swift & Co. of Norwich | for the past nine months, h: been | promoted dnd transferred to Meriden, beginning his new duties Monday morning. The Ladies’ Ald soclety will with Mrs. Ernest Luther next nesday afternoon to tie quilts, John Woodmancy has purchased a new horse in New London. Fred Magrey is carting tles to Jewett City for Mr. Gautier. J. G. Bill was a caller Tuesday at Mrs. Lucy White’s at Pendleton Hill Keziah Kinney, whose funeral was| held Sunday afternoon, was a sister of the late Harland Kinney and is the last of the family. Bion Kinney of Ledyard, Homer of Pendleton Hill, Sterry of this town and Elmer of Taftville are nephews of the deceased, and Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Allen Sayles, Mrs. Andrew Chesebro are nieces. Henry Wiseman is eoon to move to the B. F. Eccleston farm. CAMPBELL’'S MILLS Funeral of Mrs. Robert Dixon Held from Son’s Home. meet Wea- The funeral of Mrs. Robert Dixon was held at the home of her son, James Dixon, where she has long re- slded, Saturday, Feb. 19. Rev. William J. Reynolds of Newent conducted the services. The bearers were James Dixon, Walter Dixon, Fred iBtgood and Willism Dawley. The floral offerings beautiful. Burial was in the Kennedy cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Pratt at- tended the funeral of Mrs. Pratt's mother, Mrs. Alfred Corey, in Warwick, R. I, Feb. 19. Perry Merritt has the grip. ‘William Clark is cutting loge for James Dixon, ‘William Jaryls fell Feb. 20 and spiit his kneecap. It 1s expected he will be confined to his bed for several weeks. George A, Tanner and Willam H. Dawley, members of the board of re- lief, attendea_the board of relief meet- ing at Voluntown Monday. ASHWILLETT 0O, A, Snyder of North Stonington & Tecent caller on N. N, Main, 4; Anderson was enjoying sieigh- rides the past week. 8. Ahlberg has put new windows in house recently, e Tecent cold weather and snow- have kept the men busy at len a_::d every ope as near the VOLUNTOWN Parcel Post Social at Baptist Church— Court Liberty’s Committees Named. J. L. Herbert & Sons have filled the Kenyon icehouse with a good quality of ice from Beachdale pond. Parcel Post Soci ‘The parcel post social at the Bap- tist chapel Tuesday evening was well attended and proved a big success, all the parcels beln‘ called for. The games played and the decorations were of a patriotic character in honor of ‘Washington's birthday. Baptized at Jewett City. Adelbert and LeRoy Rice, candidates for membership in the local Baptist church, were baptized Sunday In the baptistry of the Jewett City Baptist church. They were accompanied to Jewett City by the pastor of the local church, Knowles, and a number of friends. Foresters’ Committees. Monday evening -at a meeting of Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A., Chief Ranger J. J. Herbert announced the following committees: Auditing, W. A. Maguire, A. L. Briggs, George W, Ma- comber; finance, George 'W. Macomber, Noah J. Dupont and Stephen B. Sweet; sick committee—For Voluntown, Jo- seph Ritchotte, George W. Macomber; for Glasgo, James McFall. A commit- tee was also instructed to arrange for a ladies’ night. J. Byron Sheldon has been busy this week filling his icehouse for the sum- mer trade. Mrs. Annie B. Andrews and son Jus- tin of Rocky Hill were week end guests at the home of Mrs. Andrews' parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bliven. WATERFORD Evening of Cards—Del Party. Miss Laure Woodworth of Quaker Hill has been the guest of relatives in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. George Fritts of Quaker Hill entertained at a card party last week. Thelr guests were Mr. and Mrs. Augustus C. Stearns, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Comstock, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Lawless, Mrs. Francls Robertson and Thomas B. Woodworth. Sleighing Party. Mrs. L. A. Comstock chaperoned a party of young people on a sleigh ride one night last week. Those who went were Misses Hazel Beebe, Jeanette Brown, Millicent Comstock, Edythe Ed- wards, Frances Edwards, Agnes Hemp- stead, Ruth Long, Jennie Nelson, Thel- ma Oram, Katherine Salter and Revere Beebe, Dudley Chapman, Clyde and Earl Getchell, John Libby and George Oram. James D. Hanan of Oswegatchle has returned after spending the past few months with relatives in Brooklyn, N. = Harry 'W. Bliven of Pleasure Beach has recovered from an attack of grip. Albert B. Perkins was an over-Sun- day visitor in Hartford. Ernest and Willlam Prescott of Miner lane were visitors in Old Lyme last week. SOUTH GRISWOLD Funeral of Miss Keziah Kinney—Chim- ney Fire. Rev. John Thompson conducted the funeral services of Miss Keziah Kin- ney Sunday afternoon from her home at Pendleton Hill. Miss Kinney was a former resident of Griswold, residing here for many years before going to live with her niece, Mrs. Lucy A. White. She was a cripple all her life, but was noted for her cheery disposi- tion. She leaves many friends. The bearers were Myron Sterry, Bion and Homer Kinney. Burial was In Rixtown cemetery. H. L. Burton’s chimney took fire in the high wind of Saturday, but the blaze was subdued with the assistance of neighbors without serious damage. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Gustafson and daughter Hilma were in Norwich Sat- urdaj J. G. Bill and O. M. Young were callers at Pendleton Hill Tuesday. Benjamin W. Young, who has been employed as bookkeeper with Swift & Co. of Norwich, has been transferred to Meriden. He spent the holiday here. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Chizzola of Springfield, Mass,, are visiting at Er- nest Luther's. Windham County BROOKLYN Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds Given Sleighride and Theatre Party. Last week Wednesday a surprise was | given Tom Smith on Wolf Den Drive by a few friends and neighbors. Re- freshments were served and music was enjoved by all. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith are in New York visiting their children. Miss Florence O'Nelll has returned from a visit of several weeks in New York, stopping over at New London, visiting W. G. McPartland. Robert Lathrop of Boston was home for a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lathrop. Mrs, Bolles is visiting her daughter, Mrs. James Eadle, of Boston. Irving M. Day spent last week In Hartford. Mrs. R. B. Witter was a week-end visitor with her mother, Mrs. Phillips, of Clayville, R. I Mrs. Charles Priggs and daughter, Alice, are spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. George Angell. Sleighride to Danielson. The Mortlake camp of Camp Fire Girls, with their little sisters, The Blue Birds, were taken to Danielson last Saturday for a sleighride. Frank A. Spaulding, the popular stage driver, and children's friend, was the host. Arriving at Danielson, he took them all to the movies to complete their en- joyment. Mrs. Sidney Bard, assistant guardian, was chaperon and after the ride took them to her home and treat- ed them to hot cocoa. The party con- sisted of twenty-two girls. Mrs. J. R. Nye is rushing the season, when a hen came off last week with eleven fine chicks. EAST HADDAM Pupils’ Sleighing Party—Frank A. Carrier Found Dead In Bed—D. A. R. Announces Prize Speaking Con- test. ‘Walter M. Gillette was in FEast Hampton on business the first of the week. The pupils of Main street school were given a_ sleighride by their teacher, Miss Marguerite Danlels, a few days since, which was much en- joyed. They went to Hadlyme, where they were hospitably entertained by Miss Daniel's parents. Mrs. F. L. Daniels has been i1l for a few days,. Miss Julia Price of New York was the guest of friends here the first of the week, Miss Bertha Smith, who is In the employ of C, S, Hills Co, Hartford, visited her mother, Mra, Martha Smith, the first of the week, Found Dead In Bed. Frank Carri dud 1 bed last et O h‘md = ‘Menday morni: ‘was &orn at Baat dam and had HM at t, Parnassus the past few years. Peopleofm:ddleandadvaneedaguappmateamfldlyshmulahg’ ~ beverage that is nourishing and sustaining. Order Brewery Bottling for Home Use. 'l’he 'Famous “BEST B8Y FAR® IAGER-ALE-PORTER He was u nmarried. Burial was in Colchester. Walter M. Gillette was in Middletown on Monday. D. A. R. Plans Children’s Contest. The Nathan Hale Memorial chapter, D. A. R. was the guest of Mrs. W. C. Reynolds, former regent, on Washing- ton's birthday. About twenty-five were present. Delegates to Continen- tal congress were elected and a com- mittee chosen to arrange for an or- atorical contest to be held in May. Ten children between the ages of 10 and 12 will be chosen to enter the contest and prizes of $5 and $3 will be award- cd. The committee in charge is Mrs. A.'W. Chaffe, Miss Sarah Parker, Mrs. N. 'W. Rathbun, Mrs. Walter M. Gil- lette, Mrs. D. P. Fowler, Miss Elsle Reynolds. Clarence Alexander has secured em- ployment with a company in Middle- town and will soon enter upon his du- ties. Ray Comstock of Bridgeport has been spending a few days at his home here. Nathan S. Strong and family yisited at Laureston Stark's in Bashah last Tuesday. EASTFORD Golden Wedding of Deacon and Mrs. D. W. Bennett—Mrs. William Keene Sister gf Engineer William Curtis. Mr. and Mrs. H. Putnam Thursday. and Mrs. Darwin Lewls, Mr. and eorge Clark and Herbert of visited relatives here on A. Bosworth were in v night with his family m the west part of the town. About twelve from this place attend- ed the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Morse in North Ashford last < Thursday evening. rs. Charles Clark and Miss Hat- knell were in Putnam and West Thompson Monday. Golden Anniversary. The fifticth anniversary of Deacon and Mrs. David W. Bennett was ob- served in the Congregational chapel on Saturday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Bennett was unable to be present as she was sick In bed with a cold. The Fasiford people in general were in- vited from 3 to 5. Relatives were pres- ent from Pomfret, Woodstock, Will- ington, Maine, Philadelphia and Fast- ford. 'Mr. and Mrs. Bennett received e a sum of gol Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Warren were in_Putnam Wednesday. T,rq was an orange supper in the vestry of the M. E. church last week Wednesday evening. Sister of Dead Engineer. . Willlam Keene received the s Tnesday evening of the death of her brother , Willlam Curtis. Mr. Curtis was engineer on the train that crasked into the express train Tues- day afternoon near Milford, Conn. ABINGTON Grange Members Writing Serial Story —John A, Peck lIl. The regular meeting of Wolf Den grange was held February 28. There were about twenty present. The lec- turer's hour was in charge of Mrs, Herbert Slye. The second chapter of the serial story being oomposed by different members of the grange was read. Mrs. Arthur Kimball and Miss Hel-1 Chase of Waterbury were recent guests of Seth Kimball John A. Peale who has spent several summers with his brother, Edward Peal, is critically 1l1 at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. Several slelzhing pastles have tended the Musical Revue at Bradley theatre this week. Mrs. James Mann of Pomfrst and Mrs. William Clemons of Abington at- jtended the golden wedding of thelr parents, Mr. and Mrs. Danlel W. Ben- nett at their home in Eastford. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett lived for scveral years at the corners and are well known to Abington people. Misses Alice ad Evelyn Young of Pawtucket, R. L severs® days _ this I'week with their aunt, Mrs. Martin. POMFRET CENTER Invitations Out For Grosvenor Golden Wedding. ‘The Pomfret School board held their regular meeting Monday afternoon. Wolf Den grange met Wednesday evening. The lecturer's programme was in charge of Mrs. Roxy Syle. Invitations are out for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W, Grosvenor. E. E. Brown is spending the week end in Worcester. WOODSTOCK VALLEY Ferdinand M. Kenyon in Bos- ton this week. T Several from here attended the golden wedding in Eastford Saturday of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel M. Bennett. Miss Mary Summer was in ‘Whoodstock Friday. ™ und Esterbrook went to Bo-hn fonde at- the SOUTH KILLINGLY Preacherr From Boston —Funeral of Mrs. John Smith. Leonidas Spaulding of the Boston Bible school conducted the morning and evening services at the church on Sunday. Funeral services for Mrs. John Smith of Mashentuck were conducted at her home Sunday at two o’clock. Rev. H. B. Goodsell was the officiating clergy- man. Burial was in the local ceme- tery. Mrs. G. R. Barlow has been il for the past week with a throat trouble. Her mother, Mrs. P. C. Bliven is car- ing for her. Inez Doane is unable to attend chool on account of illness. Rev. H. B. Geodsell spoke at the Baptist church in Putnam Sunday morning. February has brought some severe weather and performed all sorts of stunts on the traveling but the R. F. R. carrier, A. W. Logee, gets around with the goods just the same. Thus far he has not missed a trip. The snow has made at least two classes of people happy. Local fox hunters who have, put in some time hunting and the children who have en- joyed the fine coasting. ATTAWAUGAN Mfs. George Norton of Plum Island is visiting her father and Mrs. Chas. Blackmar. Mr. Norton has been order- ed to Panama. Ruth Gibney. is a patient In a Wor- cester hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Lecranier of Moodus visited several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frissell. John Comsta=k visited Miss Vera Aldrich Tuesday. The schools were closed Washing- ton’s birthday. Coasting seems to be the pastime at present. Floyd Mitchell of Danielson is visit- ing his brother, Ravmond Mitchell. Mrs. Herbet Thyng is visiting at Chester, Pa. George Colby spent the week end at_his home here. Marion LaPearl, who is.1l], is stay- ing with relatives in Danlelson. EAST KILLINGLY Mrs. Wesley Fenderson's mother is very ill. Miss Annie Doty’s pupils enjoyed a sleighride to Danielson Thursday. Misses Lucia and Doris Smith spent Sunday at Putnam Heights, guesta of Mr, and Mrs. F. H. Smith. Fred Rollinson of Providence was the guecst of W. A. Miller and family over Sunday. Mrs. Jewett Collins and nephew, Master Earle Chandler, were guests of Mrs. Willilam Yare Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hill enjoyed a sleighride to Putnam Thursday. Miss Edith Harrington and a friend from Worcester spent the week end with relatives and friends here. WILSONVILLE Washington's birthday was celebrat- ed with exercises by the school in the afternoon and lunch for the visitors by the domestic science class. A number here are i1l with grip. A number of the young people en- foyed & sleighride Tuesday night. Mr. Ryan of Thompson had charge. Mrs. Edward Keegan was a Webster visitor Thursday. Mrs. Arthur Stanley, who has been ill_with grip, is much’ better. Miss Annie Monart is Il SOUTH WOODSTOCK Arthur ‘Willlams is spending a few weeks with his sister in Willlmantic. ‘William Nelson is home for a week's ‘vacation. A large crowd of young people went on a sleigh ride to North Woodstock last Tuesday night to the drama given by _members of Woodstock grange. Miss Cele from Providence is visit- ing Mrs. Robert Summers. - .}oseph Tyon has moved to Spruce- ale. Albert Willlams is epecting to start his factory this Week. THOMPSON Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Haskell of West Newton have spent several days in town at the hotel and calling fiends and relatievs. A school sleighing party from Gros venordale visited Mrs. Clara Arm- strong’s school last week Tuesday. Emil Beyer has moved his tn.mlly in- to the George Coman house. Louis Converse has sold his farm (the Dexter place) to out of town pur chasers. Moses Spinney is to move into Na poleon Augur's tenement. Petition to Have Train 116 Stop at Station—Pupils’ Patriotio Exercises. Mrs. Willls Wade is home from SL Jogeph's hospital. Mrs. Edward Clark was a mk—cn( visitor at her parents’ home. _A petition is being ciroulated to have train 116 from Hartford stop at this station; it passes here at 10 a. m. | Rev. Mr, Fogg of Hampton called on the people here Monday. Pearl Colburn is critically ill Washington’s birthday was observed in the school Tuesday afternoon with singing and recitations by the children. Eighteen parents and friends of the teacher and pupils were present. The number of visitors during February is twenty-three. The pupils under the direction of their teacher, Miss Clapp, have been preparing hot cocoa to drink with their cold lunches, during the noon hour. EAST WOODSTOCK Rev. T. A. Turner Injured By Falls— Washington Programme at Com- munity Club’s Meeting. Charles E. Pike spent the week end in Hartford. Mabel Richardson is home for ten days from New Britain Nortnnl school. Carl Danielson has entered the em- ploy of A. G. Morse. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Comings went to the turkey dinner served by the la- dies l» Dudley, Washington’s birthda: for the benefit of the Congregation:l church. Miss Effie 'Weedon has been spend- ing a few days at her home in Quincy, Mass.,, Miss Ruth Witter tak- ing her place in the scheol Monday, Tuesday being a holjday. Claude Turner returned home from the hospital Sunday. Injured by Fall. Rev. T. A. Turner fell and sprained his back last week on the ice. Monday evening he fell again and sprained his arkle. The Community Club meeting wa: held Thursday evening. A Washing ton program was given by young peo- ple from North Woodstock, under the direction of Mrs. H. Hibbard, Mrs. Potter and Mrs. Skinner. Esther Bixby, who has been {ll the past week with acute Brights’' disease is slightly more comfortable. Mrs. F. T. Witter has been ill with pleurisy. Winter In Tacoma, J. E. Aldrich received a letter from his nephew, Winthrop C. Aldrich of Tacoma, Wash., last week saying they were having the coldest winter they had ever known, with 18 inches of snow at one time, which lasted six weeks. This was followed by grip. It reminded him of the winters back in Connecticut. Mr. Aldrich left here for Tacoma ten years ago, and has only seen snow a few times and it usually melts rapidly or turns to rain. NORTH WINDHAM Miss Etta Royce of Danlelson, is spending a week with her cousin, Flora Stevens. Wilbur Stevens, who was burned severely on the arms and face last week at C. R. Harrie jewelry shop, came home Sunday from the hospital at Willimantic and is now sick in bed with tonsilitis. The last of the ice houses have been filled this week. George Knapp of Hartford was in town over Sunday. Chicken thieves are little work in this place. Mrs. Henry Downing heart trouble. Miss Mildred Davis returned Tues- getting in a is M with day, after several days’ visit with friends in Providence. Miss Laura Chase of Canton Cen- ter was the recent guest of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Conova Chase. John Green of Providence is at the Hill Grest House. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Call of Dan- — ielson spent Wednesday with bhis daughter, Mrs. Winfield Colwell. Miss Nellie Place is ill. Mrs. F. C. Florence of Patterson, N. is the guest of her mother, Mrs. the Hill Crest House. Mrs. Fred Kennedy of Danielson called on Mrs. Henry V. Haswell, Tuesday_afternoon. Mrs. Eva Chapdelaine week-end in Brooklyn. Winfield Colwell, who was reported ill last week, has returned to his du- ties as conductor on the Providence I, Mary E. Potter at spent the car. Mrs. Milo P. Warren of Putnam was the guest Wednesday of Mrs. R, L. Kenyon at Kumseme. WOODSTOCK Surprise Party and Handsome Gift For Miss Rutishauser—Delegates to- Willimantic Council. A surprise ‘party was given Miss Cretchen Rutishauser by a number of *riends Monday evening. She was "resented a trhveling bag. Miss Rut- ‘shauser leaves this week to enter the ~urses’ training class in the sanatori- »m at Clifton Springs, N. Y. A sleighing party of young people attended the drama at North Wood- stock Tuesdav evening. Miss A. o Prescott spent the week °nd at her home in Lawrence, Mass. L. B. S. Social. The T.adies' Renevolent soclety held sncial at the home of Mr. and Mrs. > R Ritch. Friday evening. Ars. Willlam M. Gallup Tartford last Saturday. Satnrdav was considered the most lisagreeable day of the winter, the vind making the cold most plercing. Delegates to Willimantic Councll. Judge C. H. Child, Rev. F. B. Harri- <on, and E. R. Rollins represented the Congrezational church at meeting of the Windham Association of Congre- eational Churches, called at Williman- tic to act on the rasiznation of Rev. W. S. Beard. Judge Child was moder- ator of the meeting. The children of the Hill school en- foved a slelghride Tuesday. Sters have been talfen to incorporate the Fa=mers’ Cooperative assoclation of Woodstock. EAST THOMPSON The grocery store has been under the care of 4. Gifford since the as- signment of Chester _Robbins. 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