Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 13, 1917, Page 11

' Windham County jon Sunday cm;".:"; Address Public Meeting of Agriculture to Open Jan. 23d. 's sup- nion of our The communion eer- ‘Sunday. Ww There t v the 1 p of ?l‘e‘-?ry“i‘frflum k3 ‘weel’s meet- ing at 7-@ m. e oy and value of will be 4 Mrs, Fred Safford. " The Girie auxiilary club will meet this (Saturda¥) afternoon. Miss Riggs to Speak Wednesday. Wednesaay afternoon, - Jan. 17th, from 2 to 5 p. m. the important occa- sion of the s _society public eeting at Grange hall is the coming of Miss Riggs of Harpoot, Turkey- Miss Riggs tells of present conditions in Turkey and of the work for the furtherance of the kingdom of Geod Which knows no denominational bar- Tiers. The social meeting is at 2 p. T Miss Riges' talk comes at 3 p. m. Extension School Courses. . 23 the extension school of agri- culture and home economics opens its four days' session with lectures and demonstrations at grange and church. Courses in_pouitry raising, Dairying, sofl and crops are offered and in vari- Sus branches of home economics, in- cluding canning of fruits and bles by Miss M. E. Sprague. not a local affair. It is the great op- Portunity. for Canterbury and nearby Towns to receive at _comparatively smail effort aid and instruction along fhe lines of more prosperous farming and better hom Inquiries may be addressed to Herbert M. Graves or Truman Hart, Canterbury, - D. Y R - Dy Norwich Convention. James Towne, Master of Canterbury Grange, spent fhree days in Norwich this week attending State Grange, Moth Scouts in Town. Mrs. Lewis Lyon is furnishing board and lodsing to the “Bugmen,” socalled, @uring their stay for examination of trees. Representative F. E. Miller and Mrs. ailler have been in New York City his week until Thursday, when the general assembly called Mr. Miller to Hartford. James Wallace has leased his house for the year to W. L. Armatrong of Jewett City. Kicked By = Horse. Henry Kenyon narrowly escaped a broken Jeg when Kicked by & horse last week. He is able to be out. George Fawley is able to bet about although probably incapacitated from work for some time, on account of a broken collar bone. 5 Sorrow For Milo Gardner’s*Death. Great sympathy is felt for local rel- atives of Milo J. Gardner, who died this week In Norwich, in consequence of injuries from an overturned auto- mobile. Mr. Gardner was a nephew of Walter and Henry Davis and of Mrs. William Towne. Mr. and Mrs. G, Henvy Randall moved this week to Plainfield, from their old home on Black Hill. Mr. and Mrs, Randall and the boys will be much missed from the neigh- borhood, the church and the school. Miss Fanny Brown, as a guest of her brother, E. E. Brown, of Pomfret, has been aitending the State Grange at Norwich this week. SCOTLAND Farmers’ Instituts — C. E. Elects Officers. — School Day. The annual meeting of the Ecclesi- astical society was held in the chapel Monday at two o’clock. Mrs. Nettie Barstow spent New Years at the home of her son, R..D. Barstow in New York. The anhual réception of the W. C. . T. U. will be held Friday the 19th at the chapel. This is to take place of ! the usuai New Year's reception. A farmers’ institate was held Thurs- day at Grange hall. The speakers were Proteseor S.. B. Haskell, formerly of ithe Masssehusetts Agriculture Col- lege, Professor William Kirkpatrick, who'is at the head of the pouitry de- partment of the Connecticut Agricul- tural College, and B. W. Ellis, county agent of Putnam. Mre. Nettie Barstow and Mrs. James Johnson were in Boston two days this week. 14 In Choir Fifty Years. f At the home of William Burnham Thursday night the 4th, there gathered {about 25 friends and neighbors and { gave him a hearty surprise. The af- tair was in memory of his serving the Fchoir of the Congregational _church {jbere for fifty years. He was presented 310 in gold from his neighbors and riends. After a eGcial time cake and ream were served. C. E. Officers. At the consecration_meeting of ‘the Chbristian Endeavor _Soclety Sunday evening the following officers and committees were elected for 1917: President, Leon J. Moffitt; vice pres- ident, Mrs. Flora Haskins; recording Miss Grace MacDougall; Society g i i secretary, i treasurer, Henry W. Clark; recording i secretary, Mrs. Matiie Moffitt; prayer |} meeting” committee, Mrs. L. O. Has- ifkins, Mrs. Alice Willoughby, Samuel if Spencer; lookout committee, Mrs. *{ Susan Sweet, Mrs. Sadle Kimhall, Mrs. ‘Susie Carter, Mrs. Belle Tracy; tem- {{ perance committee, Mrs. Sadie Kim- itball, Rev. Martin Lovering, Everett jgKimball; missignary committee. Mrs. {EFlora Haskints, Mrs, Sadle Kimball, I Frea Tracy; calling committee, Mrs. iiMattie Momitt, Leon Moffitt, Miss #Grace MacDougall. Mrs. Alice Will- ifousby, Mrs. May Spencer; social com- mittee, Mrs. Belle Tracy, Mrs. Alice ! Willoughby, Mrs. Sadie Kimball, Mrs. {{ Elizabeth Brenn, Mrs. Minnie Chap- {fman; flower committee, the president ;;-.nd the assoclate members: music {fcommittee, Mrs. _Alice Willoughby, iiTeon Momtt, Mrs. Ruth Sangster, Mrs. jiz Eva Kimball, Visited School. '} Wednesday was school visiting day. {FMany of the parents visited the pub- i lice school. £ F. B. Willoughby was at Jewett City i Tuesday. 5 " 3 At Norwich Meeting. ) Mrs. Belle Tracy attended the State Grange meeting Wednesday at Nor- 12 3 ham was_at New Lon- Bugene Kimball spent days in Lebanon this TRV “Services—Miss | pughing Ladies’ Society—Extension School of Sun- the source of power. resenc the holy | entire building raised one story and Eal Do e B es 9f Him e |is to be finished with ail modera con= Pendent _upon oue own falth E | T Thank Offering Mestii Bersueh love. Text, Johm XV. 4. an ng ik e in Me, and I in_you” Mrs.| The annual thank offering meeting Davis sang & soloi “O Jesus|of the Woman's Home and Foreign the cial Corner picnic at Willimantic, Wed- nesday.. > Work on Gladding. Estate— Annual Thank Offering Meeting. Work is progressing rapidly on the Gladding estate. A temporary shel- ter and lighting system. is completed at the ‘“Mansion” building to keep men. constantly_at work night and day. The Cummings house, which is to be occupied by a foreman, has the Missionary society was held in the vestry of the Congregational church Monday afternoon.. The speaker was| Miss live Gibson, - mi ry and teacher in_Alberquerque, New Mexico, who was heard with much interest. Tea was served followins her talk. She spoke from the experience of six teen years in New co.. ght years ago she spoke here. Miss S. S. Evans presided. Monday night at the main corners of the Hill there was an automobile and carriage collision, which damaged only the buggy, which did not carry a light and was on the left side of the street. The occupant was not In- red. Rev. Willlam Chase preached and administered communion at the Con- gregational church Sunday mornins. Furnished Supper. R. H. Chandler furnished an oys- ter supper at the Grange installation meeting last week. Nathan Chase’s home has just been wired for electric lights. L. E. Blackmar of Everett, Mass., was in town for a short time Ilast weel. Arnold Van C. P. Huizinga and family are in New York for the win- ter months. ‘Mrs. Myron Brookiyn with her son, visit Siégfried Baver is apprentice to Paul Avres at the blacksmith shop. The bard ice of Saturday morning| required a re-sharpening of some of the horses’ shoes. HAMFTON Gypsy Moth Scouts Move On—Mrs. Henry Humes Breaks Hip By Fall on Ice. Elliott returned to Ralph, for a Clarence Webster has returned to the University of Michigan, after a short vacation. Mr, and Mrs, Henry spending a few weeks Mass. rtiss Phillips, who has been ill, is_improving. The crew of gypsy moth scouts has | finished their work here and gone to Eastford. Ciapp are in Brookfield, Hip Broken. Mrs. Henry Humes had a fall on the ice récently. Word is received that her hip is broken. Mrs. William A. Pearle was in Nor- wich, Wednesday, attending the ses- sion of the State Grange. A L. Mills was in Hampton, Wed- nesday. Elsie Hoffman has been unable to attend school the last few days, owing to_illness. Miss Mary Pearl is recovering from blood poisoning in her right arm. Miss Lucy Copeland has sone to Abington, where she will work this Winter. 5 Many of the fafmérs Here are har- Vi ng ice of fine condition. fss Abbie Fuller is spending the | winter in Willimantic. All-Day Session. The Ladies’ Aid Society held an all-day session at the parsonage Wed- | nesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Porter are spending a few weeks in the Baha- C. Cartwright and son, are visiting the Rall family, in_Brooklyn, N. The T. A. T. is to hold a meeting this (Saturday) evening at the par-| sonage. Little River Grange worked the third and fourth degrees Friday eve- ning. CANTERBURY PLAINS One New Member Joins Methodist Protestant Church—Pastor Goes to Camden, N. J., For Family. At the communion service at the M. P. church Sunday morning, Flor- erice Christian united with the church on profession of faith. Lasi Sunday evening Rev. A. Man- ship took his text from Romans 12. - I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercles of God that ye present your bodies a iiving”sacrifice holy, accept- able unto God which is yeur reason- able service. 3 C. E. Society’s Meeting. The C. E. Society was'led by Miss Grace L. Dawley. Topic: Are You Evading Moral Issues? Although the roads were very mud- | dy Wednesday night a number attend- ed the mid-week prayer meeting at the home of A. B. Hicks, The W. C. T. U. meeting was held at the home of Mrs, Charles Barstow, Wednesday afternoon. Fourteen were present. Miss Frederica Olney is staying at her Canterbury home for a few weeks. Home From Waterford. Herbert Neff, who has been work- ing at Waterford this past season, s home for a few weeks. . Will Return With Family. Rev. A. Manship left Monday for Camden, N. J., to brmg his family on to_Canterbury. - Several from thi | the auction at section attendea Samuel Geer's home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. George Noyes are spending a few days with Mrs, Noyes' parents, Mr. and Mrs, James Pope. Annual Election of Sunday School. The M. P. Sunday_school held its| annual election last Sumday with the following result: Superintendegt, A. B. Hicks: assistant suberintendent, Mrs. Bernice Bliven; organist, :Mrs. Einily Bushnell; secretary, Florence Chris- tian; treasurer, Mrs, Bernice Bliven; teachers of the different classes. Rev. A. Manship, A. B. Hicks, Mrs. Bernice Biiven, Mrs. Emily Bushnell and Grace L. Dawie Working In Norwich. Joseph Ayery of Canterbury has entered the’ employ of the Hopkins and Allen Co. at Norwich. 5 CLARK’S CORN School opened Monday, after being closed one week on account of the ill- ness of the teacher. Otis Burnham._yisited his parents here Saturday. . .- F. W. Martin has filled his icehouse with ten and_twelve-inch ice.. s Willis® Wads 16 11 with Dad. eold, alias the srip. = Nellie Powell, who ‘died in Cleve- land, left - $1,000 of | four pet cats. B j - John L. Sheldon of V! has been ¥iSionts Batou ia the night han oses u la the wa at the American woolen mill at sup. s Broke Collarbone. Dr. Sweet of Griswold day jo set George = :;:u:rb:u Mr. Fawley, who is or erk here for F. H. & F. W. Tillinshast, slipped while delivering orders. He has re- turned to his home in Canterbury until he recovers.. <= * Frank H. Tilling and Fred W. illinghast were in Hope Valley, R. I, day to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Tillinghast. . - 11l at Norwich, Miss Josephins Armstrong, assistant teacher at the high school, has been unable to attend to her duties. having been ill in Norwich, where she has been visiting friends during the holi- days. ~ N. P. Thompson Recovering. Mrs. John Stone of ence was a recent guest of friends and reported that her father, Nathaniel P. Thomp- son, was regaining his health. E: Thompson was taken from his home here to his daughter's about three weeks ago in a very weak condition, having been ill with pneumonia. He is in his 90th vear. Earl Bragg, who is employed in Ol- neyville, R. I, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brass, Mrs. Hormidas Ouimette and daugh- ter Cecile have been guests of Daniel- son_relatives. Thomas, son of Charles McFarland, has been ill. Mrs. Willis Rouse is ill with rheu- matism_at her iwinter home at St. Cloud, Fla. Miss Mildred Mills of Providence has been visiting at Arthur Davis'. x Guests from Norwich. Mr, and Mrs. George Carey of Nor- wich visited Mr. Carey’s brother, Fitch 4. Carey, Sunda: Death of Everett Richmond. John Fletcher and _ Miss_Clara Fletcher were in Danfelson Sunday afternoon to attend the_funeral of Everett Richmond at St Alban's church. Mr. Richmond formerly lived here. He leaves his wife and_two children. man 00~ here Fri- Firemen’s Fair, Friday_was the opening night of the Central Fire company’s fair. Peter Anthony is watchman at the Central worsted mill. John Graham has resigned. Miss Mary Byles, who teaches in Sterling, spent Saturday and Sunday at her home. Albert C .Walker was in Danielson Mary Shimers® of Danielson s a Sunday visitor here. Mrs. Walter Wright of Worcester has been visiting her parents, Mr. snd Mrs. Robert McFarland. Mrs. Charles McFarland has bsen wa i s Elizabeth Barber of Plainfield ited relatives Tuesday. Mrs. John Fletcher has been ill this weelk. e The Ladies’ Aid society met at the church parlors Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. George Potvin and daughters, Ruth and Arlene, have been guests of Providence relatives, WEST THOMPSON Child Baptized at Sunday Service— Probable Killing of Cows for Beef The Ladies' Aid socicty held a so- cial at the parsonage Wednesday cv- ening. The services at the M. were very well attended ing and evening. T Miller, was able to hold 5. His text i John' 3, 4: church The text in the ev- way, heretoft ening wa 33, 14: “My pres- ence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.” At the morning service the little daushter of Mr. and Mrs Frank Herrick was boptized. At the close of the service the Lord's Supver was administered. There was extra singing at both services. High Price of .Grain. Frank Johnson-killed onc of his cows for heef last week. It looks as though more cows will have to mo for heet if grain remains as high as it is now, and yet, with the hizh price, it is most impossible to get it only about half the time. The autotrucks pass through this little town several times a day, draw- ing wood and lumber. They beat the horse teams all cut; they so faster and carry larger loads. Mrs, James Bigelow is much better from her cold. NORTH STERLING Burial of Miss Alice Young—Sale of Hillary Place. Mrs. William Logee of Danielson spent the week-end with Mrs. G:orge C. Spooner. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Williams of Pawtucket, R. I, spent Sunday at H. H. Crowell's. A large flock of wild geese paissed | over here one day last week gofag south. Leaves Brother in Baltic. The body of Miss Alice Young, who died in Boston was received here and services were held Monday morning, Jan. list, at the Line church. Rev. Mr. Smith officiated. Burial was n the Line cemetery. The deceased was a sister of Willilam Young of Baitic. Farm Sold. Mr. Olson of New York has pur- chased the Abby Hillery place gnd is moving here. Nelson Grifiths spent Sunday in Baltic. Mrs. Fred Cole spent a few days last week in Hopkins Mills. J. G. Grifiiths has filled his icel:ouse early this season. Miss Alma Schuman, who attended Pentecostal Institute, at North Sci- ;uz:g spent the vacation at her home ere. ATTAWAUGAN Accident to Charles Weeks, Jr—New Ciubhouse Opened—Streets Lighted By Electricity. their A new pool The company has their streets light- electric lights. e ed with ELMVILLE Wichita Girls' Sewing Circle Meets— Clifford Davis Injured. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Mowry and their Miss Miss Kiesweot- Mrs. H. 8. Call ored to Pomfret sether Sunday, with Mr. and Mrs, George H.|of the Call, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Battey of Moos- up and Ear) Forrin of Putnam visitea at Hervert Huttey’s, Sunday. Now Siitain, Tocsday with s lond of goods, met with an 4 Mrs, tertained relatives from Danielson, Sunday. Harry Braham of Pawtucket was at Grassmere farm this week. Mr. and Mrs. A, H. Battey called Putnam_friends Sunday. The Wichita Girls’ Sewing Circle met in Dayville Wednesday evening with Mrs. Alcie Page. The officers of the circle are: President, Miss Yvon- nie Vachon; vice president, Miss Irene McGorty; secretary, Miss Ruth Arn- ©0ld; treasurer, Miss Elsie Ray ABINGTON Congregational Church Elects Officers —George Platt’s Father Dead. Jopn Stromberg and Walter Brown attended a meeting of New England farmers and dairymen held at Eoston Tuesday. - = Mrs. P. A. Sharpe attended _the meeting of the State.Grange in Nor- wich, Tuesday and Wednesday. Church Officials. The Congregational _church has clected the following officers for the coming year: Deacons, James Mackin- tosh and Andrew Amidon; clerk and treasurer, Mrs. Sevmour Peal; com- mittee, Joseph Stoddard and George Platt. Rev. Frank Fuller and Mrs. Fyller jhave been confined to the house for several days with grip. Albert Potter is ill. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings of Quine- baug spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks. George Platt received word Friday of last week of the death of his fath- er at his home in Worcester. Mr. Platt lived in Abington some years ago and at one time carried the mail. BALLCUVILLE Miss Lilliam Baker spent a few hours |in town Saturday and Sunday on her way to Waterbwry where she entéred the nurses' training school of a hos- i pital. Mrs. Olsson has been ill. Rey, and Mrs. James B. Aldrich and son, Mark, recen borhood Preache; home of Rev. son. Mrs John Handle and daughter, Gladys, was in Worcester recently. Miss Marion Pray has returned to South Manchester where she is teach- ing. attended the Neigh- ’ meeting_at the A. Lesg of Daniel- men on the lake recently and Teported Zood catches. After the rezu’ar praver meetirg at Attawaugan, Tuesday evening of last week, District Superintendent Gi. Scrivener of Norwich held the fourth quarterly conference. The reports were read and the same officer: next year as they were this vear. Atrs. Charles Blackmar has returned home after a short visit with relatives in Nashua, N. H Joseph TMetreault spent the week end in Woonsocket. SOUTH WOODSTOCK Death of Edward Harris—Degrees at Norwich For Local Grangers. many Dr. here. Edward Harris, 72, died sudden!y on Sunday morning. The funeral was held Darling is very ill at his home Wednesday at 1.20 with burial at Put- nam. son, Mr. He is survived by his wife. one Robert,~and a brother, Wiliiam. Harris ‘as always active in town affairs. Lowe who has been ill Is slowly #mproving. The friends of Mrs. _Tourtellotte, formerly Carrie Lowe, are pleased to hear that she is out of danger at the Worcester hospital. Mrs. Lemonte spent a day in Wor- cester this weelk. Harvesting lce. The farmers are making the most of the cold wave to fill their ice houses. Misses Annie Nelson and Eleanor Johnson attended the state grange at Norwich last Thursday and took the state degree. Mabel White attended grange at Norwich. EAST KILLINGLY the state daughter, Bernice, have returned from 2 visit with relatives in Patchogue, X Mrs. William Yare has been ill for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. William Pray_visited George Pray and family in Ballouville Wednesday:. Bernard Edwards of Hampton visiting relatives here. Augustus Shippee, who has been ill, is somewhat better. George Nason visited in Danielson, Saturday. Mrs. Viola Oatley visited friends in Danielson, Wednesday. Augustus Dumas attended church in Danielson, Sunday- WOODSTOCK VALLEY Pearl Adams and family have moved to Kenyonville from Ashford. O. A. Hiscox is in Hartford. Calvin Esterbrooks lost two cows last week by poisonin; Charles Weeks Jr. hurt one finger badly while at work at Dayville freight station Monday. Dr. Barnes dressed the wound. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Tatravelt visit- ed_relatives in Wauregan, Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Farrar is caring for Mrs. Arthur Johnson and infant son. George Lapoint expects a pair of white rats and a pair of Jack rabbits from the west. : A. E. Gay was in Dayville on busi- ness one day this week. = Mr.” Gardner is jenitor at the club house. Adelor Dagneis of Céntral Village spent Sunday and Wednesday at his home here. Airs. Timothy Sweeney is visiting in Manchester, N. H. Mrs. Charles Anderson is iil with srip. 2 The school opened Monday affer two weeBs vacation. 4 Wednesday night Raymond Mitchell Tolland County BOLTON NOTCH Mrs. Loren Maing has been ill with srip. 3 M. W. Howgrd was a Hartford vis- itor Wednesday. Jabe Maine from Willimantic has been visiting his cousin, Loren Maine for a few days. Mrs. Jessie Smith _and _daughter, were in_Manchester Saturday. Mrs. Harley De Wolf has been il with jaundice. Mrs. Estelle Reed was a Manches- ter visitor Saturday. Mrs. T. N. Skinner and son William were in Hartford Wedneeday. A number of contractors have been looking over the road which the state is to bulld now. ~ = ‘There have been a number of fi<hrr<' G.| elected for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Mathewson afd | mawfmg-&fimummw S g g e ducts and su the C. A. C, and C. E. purposes, to ‘together. Bureau was line. Professor Baker spoke keting produce as one of the big things to be considered. These farm- ers’ local organizations will be what you farmers make them, he said. He mar- up 3 of the meeting he gave a brief history of his boyhood and the times when the family was cloth- ed and fed from the products of the farm—when but comparatively little money was used to get through the year—today it is different, times have changed. We must keep up with the procession or get plowed under, com- ing to the subject of milk production he said, Manufacturers of cloth when producing it at a loss charge higher prices. Why should milk producers continue to produce it at a loss? He gave an interesting account of coop- erative work in Maine, Lons Island and other places; and predicted the ‘biggest scrap over the milk question’ next May that had ever taken place and producers ghould organize to pro- tect themselves. Producers who are shipping their milk to Providence would do well to become members of the Providence Milk Producers’ Coop- erative association which would even- tually be affiliated with the New Eng- land organization.. A paper containing the object of such an organization was circulated and about 20 signed as members. A meeting of the members was then held and the following officers chose President, Herbert P. Collins: vice president, Henry B. Hutchins; treas- urer, Henry B. Hutchin: sacratary, William C. Robinson; directors, J. Timmis, J. A. Isham, L. J. Hutchins, . T. Grefots, Ralph Buell. The directors are empowered to ap- point a manager, fill vacancies, etc. The articles of association were read and adopted. The organization is to be known as The Columbia_Farmers' Local. The annual meeting is to be held the first weel in June. A committee was appointed to canvass the vicinity for additional members. Lunch was serv- ed at the close of the meeting. This is_the first Farmers Local to be organized in the state. About a dozen local mik producers are mem- bers of the Providence organization. Won Banner. The town Attendance Banner for December was won by the scnool in Pine strect district. Miss_Harriett K. Porter, who spent the holiday vacation at the home of her parents on Columbia Green, re- turned to her duties as instructor in Walnut Hill_preparatory school, Nat- ick, Mass., Friday of last week. Miss Aznes Lyman. for several years at Mrs. Dow’s boarding school for girls, Briar CHff Marnor, N. Y., has spending a holiday vacation with parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ly- She returned to Briar CIf, | man. Monday. | Méeting, Roil Call, Supper. The annual church meeting, or and roil call was held at Yeoman's hall last Saturday cveninz. The attend- ance_was Jarse. Supper was served at 7.20, followed by a roll cali of the members of the 140 names called 91 responded either by word or message sent. The various reports were then The clerk reported a present bership of 142. Additions during the past vear 13, of which seven were by profession and six by letter; re- movals, five by letter: iafant baptism one. The treasurer’s report showed the total amount of contributions for the past vear amounted to $242.25, of $290.55 was expended for the ome church and the remainder for- varded to the various benevolent as- sociations. The amount collected ex- cecds our apportionment by several dollars. At a special collection for the suffering Armenians and Syrians 342.68 was secured. The report of the treasurer of the Ecclesiastical Socicty showed receipts for the year of S1,- 05 and expenses $1036.69. with ‘a balance in the treasury of $138.39. The { Woman's Missionary association re- | portea a membership of 28 and con- tributions for the vear of $65.42. The election of officers resuited as follows: Pastor’s assistant, Edward P. Lymon: treasurer, L. E. Winter; one member church committee, F. A. Hunt. A let- ter was sranted Caspar Isham from the Columbia Congregational church to the Unitarian church in Dorchester, Mass. The matter of church music was discussed by several and the fol- lowing committee was appointed to ar- i range matters if possible and report {at a subsequent meeting, Mrs. Wil- lami P. Johnson, H. W. Porter and L. E. Winter. After some Interesting remarks by the pastor the meeting ad- journed. 2 Sunday School Reorganized. The Sunday school was reorganized for the ensuing vear last Sunday. The report of the secretary showed that 14 sessions were held during the Year. seven Sundays no sessions were held on_account of the epidemic which pre- vailed. There were 29 pleasant Sun- days, eight cloudy and seven stormy. The total attendance was 2784: ave- rage 63, and the largest attendance was on Children's day when 150 were present. The smallest was on April 9 When only 30 attended. The present membership is 92. There are also 20 in the home department. The total receipts_for the vear were $137.55 ,of which $80.84 had been paid out for benevolent and other purposes, leav- ing a balance of $56.81, in treasury. Election_of officers resulted as fol- iows: - Superintendent, ~Clayton E. Hunt: assistant, Howard A. Rice: sec- retary and treasurer, Philip Isham. In the above report of the annual church-meeting the report of the La- dies’ Aid society was omitted by an oversight. Here It is: Receipts during year $286.21; disbursements, $262.86; in treasury, $23.35: on deposit in sav- ings banks $648.83. Notes. *Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Carpenter of Pine strect entertained Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Stimpson of Norwich for a few @ays recently. Mrs. Carpenter has a crab cactus that has over two hundred buds and blossoms_on it. J. A. Utley met with a peculiar ac- cident recently. In reaching up % take down a harness, he dislodged a currycomb of the saw-tooth variety. which came down right side up and struck Mr. Utley on the nose, scraping it badly in many place. - SOUTH COVENTRY Thomas J. Barber is out, after an ttack of pleurisy. i mes Towne and mother, Mrs. Will Towne an ary Davis and family. spent Sunday af ark’s. A number from this vicinity attend- {n Newport, R. L, after & Mrs. Arthur Hale and Dorothy Hale in Manchester The annual meéting of the Ladies’ Benevolent "Was held in the of the church Thursday "Addressed_Grange. Ellix n Grange held an o AT A P lmd‘ teacher of biol and agri- culture in the Rockville High school, on Rural Credits and Commu- ity Cooperation. - Won Prizes. At the annual corn show in New Ha held Jan. 4, 5 and 8, Harrison L. liton of ‘won several prizes on his varieties of corn. At Norwich’ Meeting. John_Gifford, county agent of the Farm Bureau, R. A. Siker, state dep- uty, and Mrs, R. A. Sikes, with Earl Hathaway, master of Ellington grange attended the convention of the state grange in Norwich this week. Horace S. McKnight, son of H. H. McKnight, who was operated upon for appendicitis At the Hartford hospital recently, is reported as improving. Purse of Gold. Rev. D. E. Jones, pastor of the Con- gregitional church, received a purse of gold amounting to $175 at the an- nual New Year's reception given in the church. Z Francis E. Pinney has purchased the Dorman property on Berr avenue, and with his family will move there in the spring. - MASHAPAUG Fishing Through the lce Popular— Lake Stocked With _Fingerling Trout. Fishing through the ice has been the popular sport around the village, Sev- eral splendid specimens of pickerel and perch have been taken from the waters of Lake Mashapaug. Recent guests at the inn include: Supervisor N. J. Bond of Niantic, P. Wilfred Gaucher, Homer Bedard, Fred Temoine, Fred 'Adams and A. R. Bouvier, all of Southbridge, Mass. The gentlemen_from Southbridge motored down in Mr. Bouvier's car. The day was spent by the party fishing through the ice. Teachers’ Meeting. Supervisor N. J. Bond held a teach- ers’ meeting in Mashapaug school Jan. 3. The subjects of Spelling and Arith. | metic were discussed. @emonstration lessons in these subjects were given by two of the teachers present. Stecked Pond With Trout. A. B, Wells of Southbridge, Mass., recently stocked his private pond on Mashapaug farms with 5000 trout. A representative from the hatchery in New York state came to Mashapaug and assisted in the work. Drifted Sncw Lingers. In spite of the recent rains, there 1 still a good deal of snow on the round, especially in the places where the snow had drifted to a considerable depth. in STORRS Change in Grange Masters—White Elephant Party—Lecture on Tobac- co Culture. At the regular meeting of Mansfield grange, No. 64, Monday pvening, the officers for the vear were installed. Prof. S. P. Hollister was the retiring master and Prof. H. F. incoming mastes Prof. and Mrs. C. A, Wheeler and Prof. and Mrs, Kirkpatrick attended the sessions of the state grange in Norwich. White Elephant Party. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Edmcnd entertained the members of the college faculty at a white ele- phant party. FEach guest brought a white elephant which was exchanged during_the evening, addinz much to the enjovment of the gathering. Light refreshments were served. Wednesday evening in the armory there was a public lecture on Tobacco Culture. kpatrick the Opening T The Ladies' Circle served the first tea of the season in the church parlor Thursday_afternoon. A. J. Brundage, H. J. Baker and Miss Sprague of the extension service have been attending conferences on rural work in Boston this week. SOUTH WILLINGTON Special Town Meeting—Report’ Pupils’ Standing at High School. The fact that illness in one farm or another is prevalent was shown by the small attendance at church last Sun- of day. The 1916 markers for automobiles are out of style since the 10th. Grand List Increased. A special town meeting will be caled soon for the purpose of laying a town tax, the assesSors having com- pleted their lists. It is estimated tI the grand list will be slightly higher than last year. Homer N. Neil Jr. starts on his sourthern trip the 13th. He will go direct to Jacksonville, Fla., and ex- pects to be gone about two months. Puptls’ Standing. Bos Smith was chosen superintendent and T oy e aqnoot board of | Clair Robinson assistant. ‘Willington _has received the markings for the period ending Dec. 19, 1916 of the pupils attending Willi- mantic high school from this town. Joseph Mirth agaln tops the list with | clock, when an average of 91 for four subjects, his | Ackley and Miss Agnes Hanna were highest individual mark being 97 in|married by Rev. J. W. algebra. The average marks for the|and Mrs. Ackley will other pupils were §7-81-80-75-71, BOLTON \New Individual Communion Service Used—Annual Church Meeting. At the Congregational church Sunday morning the individual ~communion service set was used for the first e. The annual meeting of the Congre- gational church was held in the church vesterday afternoon, after which din- ner was served. 3 Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Fowler were re- ceived as members of the Congroga- tional church by letter from the Con- gregational church of . Westminster, Muss., last Sunday morning. In_the morning service Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler sang a duet in a very enjova- ble_manner. Mrs. Henry Frver of Willimantic is spending the week with her mother, Mrs. E. J. Finley. Dresses and Furs are now reduced for quick disposal—rarely have you seen such low prices on garments of equal quality. Disregard has been shown to- ward former prices, our one idea being to close out remaining stocks quickly. Here are final price reductions: Great Values On Furs $115 Genuine Hudson Seal Coats—Now $75.00 $150 Trimmed Hudson Seal Coats—Now $95.00 $30.00 Real Lynx Muffs—Now_______$16.50 $25.00 Natural Raccoon Muffs—Now__$13.50 $27.50 Black Fox Muffs—Now_______$15.00 $29.50 Red Fox Sets—Now_________$16.50 $15.00 Black Nubian Ball Muffs—Now__$7.50 Coats--Suits--Dresses GREAT VALUES Any Women’s or Misses’ Suit—Now___$15.00 Were to $45.00 | Wonderfully Smart Coats—Now_______$18.75 || Were to $35.00 o, Women’s and Misses’ Coats Special Now $14.50 Were to $25.00 | Daytime and Evening Dresses—Now___$17.50 Were to $35.00 Smart Tailored Serge Dresses—Now.__$12.75 Were to $22.50 Lot of Silk and Serge Dresses—Now____$9.50 Were to $20.00 Manhaltin . 121-125 Main Street “Where Shopping Is a Pleasure” < SPRING HILL Reception Tendered Rev. H. H. Pow- ell, New Pastor of Baptist Church HEBRON Election of Sunday School— Ackley-Hanna Wedding. Annual Rev. H. H. Powell was given & re ception at the Baptist church Wed- nesday evening, when 40 were pri Miss Edna Latham returned home Monday from Hartford where she had been for a short visit. ‘Among those in Wiliimantic Monday were Mrs. W. O. Sevms of Hebron, Mrs. Post of Gilead, Mr. and Mrs. Bea- ley and son, Mrs. Etta Rathbone and Roger Porter of Amston. F. A. Rathbone is ill with pleurisy. and expressed good wishes and an in- A terest in his success as their pastor fine supper was served by members the Ladies Ald socviety, was followed by short speeches and 'vocal and in- strument music. Judge L. J. Btorrs * Mrs. J. B. Tennant and dlughter [was master of ceremonies. Lucy were in East Hampton Tuesday, | D, C. Flaherty was called to Willi- :Iu“‘:! of Mrs. H. F. Tennant and | mantic Tucsday to- attend the fu- mily. 2 neral of his father. prif%. Mary E. Porter s very ill with | "yjis" 14a . Reynolds is_spe ‘ongregational Sunday school, A 2 & B. W. Bates of We s Mr. and Mrs. Woodstock were guests of B. F. a part of the week. Miss Evelyn Laubscher of Rockv has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Wayne Storrs this weel. Ackley—Hanna. There was a quiet wedding at the home of Mrs. Ackley Sunday at 12 o'- her grandson, Forest Bridgeport—Drastic steps to insure to the public a more sanitary condi- tion of the trolley cars of the Con- necticut company will be taken by the A new sink strainer has a revolving [ board of health unless the trolley com center plate that can be closed over|pany immediately complies with il i hole::to retain water in a sin] request made by the boar: THEIR ACTION—poes e it e amietans ‘crops and inerease the value of the land. all it the use of potash. B MTAT and high- chemicals—a: 1 plant B T e e e va tor ~ Feriher Fatis for roliable Farming \ESSEX FERTILIZER COMPANY, Boston, Mass. 3 Bracchof Conselidaied Renderiag Co. T. H. Eldredge, Norwich. Decker. Mr. reside out of town.