Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 11, 1916, Page 10

LETTERS FROM New London County VOLUNTOWN 8t. Thomas’ Dramatic Club Gives Play for New Rectory Fund—OCourt Liberty's Whist and Danoe. Saturday evening St. Thomas' Dra- matic club gave a pleasing entertain- ment in Union hall for the benefit of the new rectory fund. There were a good number of patrons in attend- #nce who showed their appreciation of the efforts made to please them by the company. The first part of the program was a_two-act comedy-dra- me, entitled a Box of Monkeys. The play was well staged and the parts ‘well taken by all the members of the cast as_follows: Mrs. Ondego Jones, Miss Alice La- moine; Sierra Bengaline, her niece, Marion J. Hannan; ~ Lady Guinevere Landpoore, Anna M. Ryan; Bdward Ralston, James McFall; Chauncey Og- lethorpe, Wilfrid Marshall. Between the first and second acts a chorus composed of the following children, Dorothy Scranton, Dozena Dupont, Flora Dupont, Lulu Larkin, Irene Magrey and Irene Gravelin, sang Shadow Land in a very pleasing man- ner, and Wilfrid Marshall sang From Now Till the End of Time. At the close of the entertainment the follow- ing orchestra played for dancing: Miss Ethel M. Popple, piano; William Rit- chotte, Violin; Willlam A. Maguire, cornet; A. Dupont, trombone, and A. Ritchotte, drums. This company gave their play in Glasgo Monday evening and in Jewett Clty Tuesday evening and in both places had good houses and received many congratulations on their success. Foresters’ Whist and Dance. Monday evening when Court Lib- erty, No. 132, F. of A. held a regular meeting in Union hall, three applica- tions for membership were received and other routine business transacted. At the close of the meeting tables Were set for whist which was enjov- ed by the members, their wives and lady friends. Prizes were awarded as follows: Ladies' first prize, a tie be- tween Miss Flora Disco and Mr: Gustave Hassler; on the cut Hassler won the prize, of nut picks: first gentlemer Asher B. Popple. After the whist the Foresters' orchestra of five pieces played for dancing. The orchestr was composed of Brothers Wilkam Ritchotte, v : Wm. A. Maguire, cornet: Albert Dupont. trombone: A. Ritchotte, drums, and Miss Ethel Pop- ple, piano, and rendered the latest popular music in a very pleasinz manner. The attendance at this af- fair was greatly interfered with by the severe storm. Brief Local Notes. Miss Wi Moriarty of Willi- manti teacher at the local school, was a weelk-end the home 'of Mr. and Mrs. E. E ke Misses Pertha and Mar; Jewett City were v and Sunday of N Herbert. Mari keslee of C ek-end ot of Mr. 2nd Mrs. Stephen I Mrs. Wilfrid Boucher a Liliian, are visiting relatives 1 as A derson’s mother, Mrs. John Noble An- derson. pit, R. T. | Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Anderson | were in North Grosvenordale Saturday | and attended the funeral of Mr | Estate of Mrs. Ardella Walen Settled —Meeting of Thursday Afterncon Club—Athletic Club's Tournament. Ailthough the weather through Feb. ruary has been very severe and tra eling difficult, 35 pupils of the Teth district (Uncasville) school were per- fect in attendance, six of these being | of the first and second grades. I ‘The sociai given by the Epworth league in the Methodist chapel was well attended and the program much enjoyed. Games pere played and sev- eral members of the orchestra were present and contributed selections. Re- freshments were served, Mrs. Nobel and Mrs. Phillips being in charge. Walden Estate Settled. ‘The estate of Mrs. Ardella Walden, ‘which has been two years in litigation, has been settled before Judge of Pro- bate Nelson J. Ayling of Norwich. The Palmer Bros. Co. has started in building an iron fence five feet high around their mill Truemen Keyes, who has been in the employ of George W. Dart as clerk in his store in this village, has resigned, and Ellsworth Perry has taken his place. Club Meets. About thirty women and_ children were present at the Thursday noon club’s meeting. The Ladies society held a short session, after which Miss Vera Bartlett read a pa- per entitled A Balanced Ration, which proved interesting to the housewiv resent. Refreshments were served y the committee in charge, Mrs. Rich- ard Johnson, Mrs. Jennle Phillips,Mrs. Anna B. Newton and Mrs. Hubert Dart. Orville C. Walden is spending awhile with his bother, Clarence Walden, in Jamaica Plains, Mass. Mrs. Belle Curtis, after two weeks’ visit in New York, has reurned home. Mr. and -Mrs. Ovide Brouillard of Pequot have been entertaining Ernest Simoneau of Arctic, R. L, who re- turned home Tuesday. Miss Boyton Entertaine. Miss Robye Boynton entertained the C. R. S. club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miner Thursday night ‘with good attendance of members. The evening was spent playing cards and games, the first prize going to Miss Miss Marian Henry, the second to Maude Bennett Refreshments Berved. A business session during the meeting and the members voted to change the name to the L. G. T._club. Edward LaGram, who has been spending several ‘weeks south, has jolned his family for a short stay at their home in Palmertown. Pre-Lenten Social. The last social before Lent, which]| BILIOUS? 1f you have bad taste in mouth, foul breath, furred tongue, dull headache, drowsiness, disturbed sleep, mental depression, yellow- ish skin—then you are bilious. quickly relieve this disorder, ‘which is the result of liver derangement and severe digestive disturbance. Plain or Sugar Coated. 80 YEARS’ CONTINUOUS SALE PROVES THEIR MERIT. Dr. 4. B. Sohenck & Son, Philadelphin. S Ko st TWO STATES 'was given by the Athletic cl Rob- ertson’s hall, was well led and the dancing was enjoyed. orchestra. furnished musio and Bontoy acted as prompter. uch credit the success of the affair is due the committee, Hdmond Killeen, Austin Mutthews and Thomas Peters. Capt. W. A. Coster has returned home after a visit with relatives in New York. The young people of the Methodist church are preparing for an entertain- ment. Miss Sarah Hyland entertained_for a few days Miss Annie Morgan of New London.. Earl Lathrop has left the employ of the Palmer Bros. Co., purchased a pair of team horses and gone to work for William Watt. The cottage which has been built for Burke Hewitt is being plastered. Lenten ‘Services. At St. John's Roman Catholic church Sunday morning Rev. John F. Quinn announced the following services dur- ing Lent: Beginning Ash Wednesday at 8 o'clock, blessing of the ashes, fol- lowed by mass, after which the aches was distributed. There was a sermon, benediction and distribution of ashes Wednesday evening. Friday evening there was a service consisting of the stations of the cross, followed by bene- diction. There will be services two nights in the week during Lent. Close of Tournament. The Montville Athletic club's pitch tournament ended Monday night. Much interest was shown by the large number in attendance and there were many changes in the standing of the contestants. _The following is _the final score: Walter Burgess 1,098, John Mahoney 1,09, Joseph Hickey 1,064, John Cuddy 1,063, Charles Chapel 1,030, Howard Rogers 1,027, Frank P. Rich- ards 1,000, Frank Freeman 981, Her- bert Rogers 916, Edward Gilchrist 857, Edward Curtin 847, Austin Matthews 825, The prize for highest score goes to Walter Burgess, to John Mahoney for second highest and to John Cuddy for getting the highest number of sin- gle score, 35 points. The committee in charge of the tournament was Edward Curtin, Austin Matthews and .Joseph Hickey. The tenth serles the pinochle tournament, the standing Is as follows: C. T Flaherty 20,650, Harry Watt . Morris Freeman 17,150, Maurice Frieburz 16,610, David Frieburg 15,690, John Cuddy 14970, Howard Rogers 14230, Austin Matthews 13,950, Walter Burgess 13,230, Frank P. Richards 13,- 060, Edward Killeen 12,650, John Nich- ols 9,500, There is but two more series to be played off. Mre. Harold Hotchkiss was the guest of relatives in Oid Mystic Sunday. LEDYARD Conservator of the Late Horace H. Main Closes Account — Millstone Teacher for District No. 11—Speak- ing Contest the 16th—Grange to Have St. Patrick Meeting. Holy communion the Congregational was observed church dEhe in Sunday ndes, Anna Cons: Horace 11 his aceount w te court. School Board Meets. The resul ing of the town 5 o was held at Led- . afternoon. Al board were pre: ihe supervisor. sed twenty-four placed them in liss Keenan of Mill- d teacher in of Miss Stur- stone has been District No. 11 in plac. has resizned, le Club Entertained. mble ciub met with Mrs. Clarence Kn Tuesday afternoon, All the members of the club were present and dainty refreshments were served at the close. The next meet- ing will b held with Mrs. Fanny Clark, It is reported that a certain family lost a number of head of stock this winter by not having sutfi- cient food to eat, a proper time for the humane society to take action. Mrs. Amanda C. Rogers and Miss Helen Roge: who have been making in Brooklyn, N. Y. have returned home. Mrs. arles A. Gray, who has been visiting relatives in Boston the past two weelts, returned Thursday af- ternoon. M Gray had an enjoyable time and returned home in good health, Mr. and Mrs. Latham E. Smith of Gale’s Ferry were visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer Wednesday. Celebrated Birthday. The Ladies’ Aid society met with Mrs. Enos M. Gray Wednesday, this being Mrs. Gray's birthday. A social was to be held in the evening but on account of the stormy night there Were not many present. Speaking Contest March 16. Arthur D. Barrett, chairman of the speaking contest, in which the Led- vard schools are to participate, an- nounces that the contest will be held in the Ledyard church Thursday even- ing March 16. commencing at 7.30 p. m. Three out of town judges will make the declsion. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clark and daughter were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Clark. Grange to Honor St. Patrick. Ledvard grange met on Saturday evening. This being the worthy lec- turer's birthday, Mrs. F. W. Burton had charge of the lecturer'’s hour. Mrs. Lizzie Colon, worthy lecturer, received several gifts. Refreshments were served at the close. The next meeting of the grange will be con- ducted by Brothers Goodenough, Av- ery and 'Barrett. The topic will by St., Patrick. e R OCCUM AND VERSAILLES Fire Wednesday morning eoon after 1 o'clock destroyed the small wooden building owned by Matthew Exley and used by him as a storehouse. An alarm was rung in at the plant of the To- tokett Manufacturing company. Mem- bers of the Totokett Hose company and nelghbors responded, but were able to be of but little assistance, as the fire had secured a big headway before an alarm was given. The loss to Mr. Exley and family will reach a consid- erable sum, as the bullding was well fllled. A 'valuable family of water spaniels, a_motorcycle, bicycle, family laundry, tools and fuel were among the articles destroved. It is thought that a defective chimney was the cause of the fire. On account of the still- ness of the night, little danger was felt for the neighboring properties. Fell from Stepladder. Charles Peloquin is suffering from a badly sprained back and side, the re. sult of a fall from a high stepladder on ‘which he was at work Wednesday. To Repaint Church, Plans are being completed for re- painting the interior of St. Joseph's church. The work planned {5 along the line of improvements in the parish which Rev. F. R. DesSureauit has fol- lowed in the years which-he-has been with this congregation. RS the | New Pastor at Congregational Church —W. C. T. U. Meeting Considers Subject of Thrift. Rev. Herbert D. Rollason began the work of his pastorate last Sunday in the church. Exceilent sermons were preached at both ser- vices. At the C. E. society eleven new names were. proposed for membership to be voted on next Sunday evening. The Juniors have recently added to their numbers too and now have thir- ty-two names on their roll. The at- tendance on Sunday was twenty-nine. Thrift Discussed. In spite of the stormy Weather there was a_good attendance to con- sider the subject, Thrift Teaching in the Public Schools at the monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. A very interesting program has been pre- pared by Miss Thatcher and Miss Browning, showing the value of the system in teaching the principles of economy tc the children. True stories of the good results of the plan in places where it has been tested were read by varfous members of the union During the evening piano solos were plaved by Mrs M. G. Furk and Miss orothy M. Harrison, while Miss Dy- son sang a solo. At the close of the program a local hour was enjoyed by all present and tea was served by the hostess. Start for Pinehurst. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Park left last Friday for Washington, D. C. where they were to spend a few days be- fore going on to Pinehurst, N. C., for two weeks' visit. ‘William Croft of Yantic was a week- end visitor in town. Julia Delaney has returned home after visiting friends In Providence, R L GLASGO The Late Samuel A. Edwards Re- called by J. G. Bill—Entertainment for Rectory Fund. Samuel A. Edmonds, 95, who died recently in Washington, R. L, was at one time a resident of this town and was well known by J. G. Bill. Mr. Bill often tells of revival meetings held in Bethel church years ago which he at- tended, as did also Mr. Edmonds, who was not absent from the whole num- ber of meetings, which lasted six weeks. The entertainment in Social hall on Monday evening was well attended. The proceeds go to build a new rectory for St. Thomas' parish in Voluntown. | Ash Wednesday services were held at St. Ann’'s church Wednesday even- ing at 7.30 o'clock. Mrs. Harriet Palmer is in Norwich caring for her sister, who is seriously in, The quarterly conference which was to be held Tuesday evening at the ethel was postponed on account of the storm. Fell on the Ice. Stephen_ € younszest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Clark, had « severe fall on the ice Tuesday at school which will necessitate his staying at home for several weeks. Ladies' Aid society meeting will he 22d of the month. Monday afternoon J. d a_delegate to twe ce in Norwich be- At the meetir G. Bill s elec confe March and Mrs. rwich Wed 9, A. Ray Button were in day. Anderson returned home n the tuberculosis hospital last Sai urday. ASHWILLETT Samuel Clark of Preston was looking after cattle here Monday. Men from North Stonington were out after foxes through Yawbux the first of the weelk. Ray Ernest Willcox of Groton spent Monday and Tu with his sister, Julia A. Crumb. A n cut wood for C. G. and ) North Stoni John Holmes were in gton on business recently Windham County CANTERBURY GREEN Pastor Returning From the South— Angora Goats For Wilson Farm. Rev. H. B. Goodsell of South Kil- lingly will occupy the pulpit of the First Congresational church tomor- row. The Lades’ Aid society in spite of the bad weather of Tuesa: gathered at the home of Mrs. Henry Larkham and spent a profitable afternoon sew- ing. The next meeting will be held ‘with Mrs. Lewis Lyon, April 4. Miss Giadys Flint has sone to Con- antville where she has secured work. Mrs. Helen Button is slowly im- proving, being able to set up a little each day. Visit From Former Teacher. Mrs. Keves of Boston is_visiting at the home of Mrs. Stephen Babcock. Mrs. Keyes was well known as Miss Bulalie James of Danfelson when she taught in this town and at Black Hill school. Pastor Coming North. Rev. M. H. Jones has started for the north, stopping at various cities along the way and expects to be home next week. Miss Myrtice Medbury is suffering from tonsilitis. Chas. Kinney has returned to his home at Black Hill from spending the winter with his daughter Mrs. Simeon Phillips of New London. Mrs. Lewis Lyon has dog Dandy. Clinton Pellet and family of Dan- ielson visited at the home of H. B. Brown recently. Buys Angora Goats. Thad Wilson has purchased some an- gora goats of western parties for his farm. Mr. Wilson although a city- employed man. takes much interest in his country place which was former- Iy the Darius Herrick farm. He ex- pects to bave a modern up-to-date farm. lost her pet EASTFORD Rev. B. P. Capshaw of Franklin Sup- plies Congregational Pulpit. Mr. and Mrs. Bdgar Bosworth were callers at Fred Willlams’, Sprucedale, Sunday. The Ladies’ Aid soclety of the Con- gregational church held a chowder supper in the chapel last Thursday evening. A musical and literary pro- gram followed the supper, after which marching was enjoyed by the young peop] le. Several from here attended the wo- glal in North Ashford last Friday ev- ng. Charles P. Barrington of New York is a visitor in town. The pulpit of the Congregational church was supplied Sunday morning by Rev. B. P. Capshaw of Yantic. He Was entertained at Mr. and Mrs. Le- ander H. Snow's. WILSONVILLE Miss Alice Jack has returned from visiting friends in Melrose, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. E. Huntington of East Inompson were ‘visitors with C. A. ly and family edne S Chales - Goodwin om e _m for the past few years and for the past two weeks is considered in critical condition. Mrs. Kublac who went to a Wor- cester hospital a few weeks ago, is gaining and will be home in a short time. Mrs. S. Adams was a Worcester Vi tor one day the past weel. Miss Annie Monart, who has been 1ll with grip, is able to be out. BROOKLYN Dr. Warren A. Tanner Wins Bride in Providence — Mr. and Mrs. John Smith Attend Engagement Recep- tion. —_— The following news in which Brook- lyn is especlally interested occurs in the Providence Journal: Tanner—Smith. The marriage of Miss Ethel Wilkins Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Al- exander N. Esty, and Dr. Warren Av- ery Tanner of Stamford, Conn., son of Dr. and Mrs. Alfred N.. Tanner, of Brooklyn, Conn., took place at the home of Mr. Arthur Hyde, 101 Brown street, Saturday evening, Feb. 26. at 7.30_o'clock. Rev. Frank L. Wilkins of Bast Providence, cousin of the bride, officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attended by her sis- ter,. Mrs. Lester Allen Wells as mat- son_of honor, her cousins, Miss Hazel Slade and Doris Slade of Newark, N. J., as bridesmaids. Miss Betty Wells as flower girl and Master Robert For- ester of Newark, N. J., as ringbearer. Alan A. Slade of Newark was best man and the ushers were Lester Al- len Wells, Alexander McBee, Harold Phinney and Frederick Harmon. The ceremony and the reception took place in Mr. Hyde's studio, which was decorated with palms, southern smilax and asparagus fern. The bridal pro- cession passed down an aisle formed of Bride roses and white ribbon zar- lands, to the music of the Bridal Cho- rus from Lohensrin, played by a trio of_violoncellos and piano. £ The bride wore a zown of white satin, trimmed with silver lace and Dbands of brilliants, with round neck | and mousquetaire siceves of tulle, lo court train of satin suspended | the shoulders, and long tulle vei | caught to tran and wrist with zarni- | ture of brillian A fastennd he hair with orance bloscoms. §he car ried n show 1 lilies of the valley. The m swee: of bride roses vore pale pink over silver lace and carried peas: the bridesmaids wore of white tulle over chiffon w jan fackets of silver clo h roses of contr: Rus » Killarney ros white silk arried a he bride, with her p Smit! . Mr .and Mrs. Esty, was for vear or two a_resident of Brooklvn | villawe, where she was much esteemed | for her bility and talent. She is a ¢ nd accomplished musician Hea ried. and Christian | A pupil of Mr n whoee j R s pan in the Ea Scienc: Side church. Short Paragraphs. Mrs. Fronk Martin was in Provi- dence last week | Dr.ona M arren A. Tanner were | with Dr. «na . H. Tanner last Warr r returned to fora Fr rs. Tanner re- Vefll fs visitine t in New London - attended the sacred the morine band srman Lloyd steam- in Cecelie and the st e Maennerchor, also the | e Witter left on nce where the | wit_smerd a lave. Mr. Witter { went to Doston Thursday to have his A. Tanner sang a solo church Sunday which acites. endall is < with her sister, Cummings Mr. and Mrs. John Smith_have re- turned from Brooklvn. N. Y.. whara ey attended a reception 2 in honor of the enzazement of th John, to Miss Anna Sac DAYVILLE Missionary Society Organized—Qullt- ing Bee at Miss Sara Burnett's. Mrs. E. B. Mrs. Hattie Cheseboro is ill at her home. Deacon F. J. Burnett spent the week end in Providence. Mrs. John Field continues ill at her home .on Main street, Mrs. Ellen Wi- lams is with her. Henry Burnett has been spending several days in Providence. Mrs. Lee Hegerman has received word that two of her nephews from Nova Secotia are to leave for the war zone immediately. Both go as offi- cers. Miss Murlel Field was the guest of Mrs. Clarence Potter at Danfelson on Monday. M ‘Abble McKenna is spending a few davs In Mechanicsville. Mrs. G. Flmer Monroe has been vis- iting in Norwich. The president, George Williams, ad- dressed the Men's club Thursday ev- ening. New Missionary Society. A number of ladies met at the home urday after- missionary officers: of Miss Mary noon. They orsanized society with the following President, Miss Mary Kell ident, Mrs. W. E. LaBelle Miss Clara Stokes Jorelgn; sec- , Miss Myrtice Blanchard: home treasurer, Mrs. T. N. Bennett: foreien treasurer, Mrs. W. C. Darrow. The society will hold meetinzs the first Saturday in the month when there will be a fine program for the afternoon. Quilting Be: The quilting bee at the home of Miss Sara Burnett was one of the so- clal events of the village. Miss Bur- nett and her sister prepared a dainty supper for the quilters and a most enjoyable time was spent. Miss Mary Kelley will entertain the D. A. R. soclety next Thursday after- noon. Kelley S: PACKER Mrs. Monica Sheehan and son Eimer Sheehan, spent Saturday visiting in Norwich. Charles Gamble has spent several days visiting In New York. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tarbox and daughter Verna spent Sunday with Fred Haskell. Albert Haskell of Plainfleld recently moved into one of the Cutler Hill ten- ements. Miss Elizabeth Douglas and Miss Hattie Philips were recent visitors in Norwich. Thomas J. Brown visited in London Thursday. WOODSTOCK VALLEY Himer Goss s out with a new driv- ing_horse. John C. Spencer of Pomfret is vis- iting his aunt, Mrs. Allen Kenyon. 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Anthony of Willimantic and ouls Anthony of Springfleld, Mass, spent Sunday, the 27th, at the home of Mr. and_Mrs, Walter Butler. Mrs. Georgia Perry is in Williman- tic for a few weeks, the guest of rela- tives. Dr. M. B. Barstow of Boston spent a fow d: recently at the home of his mother, Mrs. Nettie Barstow. Ernest Butler of Willimantic has been at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butler for a few weeks, J. B. Bacon has been Il with an at- tack of acute indizestion. Miss Grace MacDougall spent a few days last week at the home of her sister, Mrs. Elmer Chase at Abington. Mr. and Mrs. William Burnham were In_Norwich last week. Mr. and Mrs. John Lawton are mak- ing a month's stay in Willimantic, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred An- thony. Thomas Clark of Hartford was a visitor here Sunday. Consecration Meeting. The monthly consecration meeting of the C. E. soclety was held Sunday night. Owing to severe weather many of the members were not present. Dwight Cary’s Advancement. Dwight Cary, formerly of this town, ‘Who has been a student at the Coyne trade school in Chicago, has been graduated from that institution and has entered the employ of the People's Gas and Electric Light Works in Burl- ington, Towa. CLARK’S CORNERS Quail, Blue Jays and Other Birds in the Bread Line. Hiram and Fred Colbu triends here Tucstiay. . o o There was all kinfs of Wednesday including a snow storm end thunder at the same time. Allen Jewett is feeding a_flock of quall. They are very tame. Blue jay and other birds are in “the bread line’ WESTMINSTER Last Sunday the audience was the largest since the real winter and go- ing began. More than half were chil- dren. The text of the morning was lst John, §716, first part: Hereby per- celve we the love of God because he lald down his life for us” The su- preme proof of love is, and always has been and will be, the voluntary giving up of life, “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” While we were yet sinners, Christ dled for us. The Ladies’ Ald soclety met at the parsonage with Mrs. Davies, Tuesday. in spite of the forbldding weather of the morning, which prevented some from coming. Work was done on a quilt and apron which have been or- dered, after which refreshments were served. The cottage prayer meeting had the Parable of God's Fatherhood, Luke 15-11-32, for their subject; an uncom- mon wording for this well known story fllustrating God’s love for His chil- dren, and that He is ever longing to welcome every penitent soul. The W. C. T. U. was unable to meet on Wednesday on account of the storm Jack Silverman of New York is a guest at Rosedals SOUTH KILLINGLY School Closed Because of Cases of Scarlet Fever. C. P. Spaulding of Auburm, R I, visited friends here Saturday. Ruth Dexter of Ballouville spent the ‘week-end at her home. Inez Doane, who is {ll with scarlet fever, is improving. The local school is closed on ac- count of scarlet fever. Several fami- lies are afflicted, two of which have been quarantined. The disease has evidently been spread from light cases not known to be scariet fever. A. E. Hill s moving his steam mill lomlhl Captain Hyde place in Plain- fleld. R e, faars o s work | Neva. ] return. to her woi Damlelson Mooday, after a week RAWSON D. T. Phillips atttended the auto- mobile show in Boston Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Clapp of Wii- limantic spent Sunday with relatives here. J. J. Fitzgerald visited his brother- in-law in Massachusetts Thursday. Mrs. Edward Berggren was in Wil- limantic_Monday. Miss Sadie Fitzgerald was at her home here Sunday. Miss Millie Cook was in Willlman- tic Thursday. What Berlin Wants. After 19 months of war Berlin i still sadly misunderstood. And yet is_very simple. Beriin only wants what she wants when she wants it.— New York Evening Post. OLSE POWERFUL work putting the land in best MEAT and hig} sensible and the best fertilizer. & Polsey Company. ARMENTER & | Always Reliable ‘When you put Parmenter & Polsey Animal Fertilizers into your fields, they start right off to work restoring the fertility of the soil, and feeding your crops to an abundant yield. .But these powerful fertilizers do not stop with that—they keep fight at That's because they're animal fertilizers, made out of BONE, -grade chemicals. The very thing that ought to be in your fields—natural plant food in its most powerful and productive form. Animal food is what plants need. 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