Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 20, 1917, Page 11

At the regular’ - sionary society held Friday the 12th, the following officers were elected for : President, Miss Eva e - Franc wal Church Mesting Follows Chicken Pie Supper—H. C. Lathrop Sunday School Superintendent for Fortieth Year—Burial of Edwin Up- b oreseit it the ann bout 75 were ‘the annual l? aull and business meeting of the tional church. Supper was under the direction of Mrs. M. Plumb and consisted of chicken pie, Dougherty — Many Mourning Friends Attend Funeral Services. Death of Former Station Agent James | after at her home here. chips, cranberry sauce, ’euye, ckles, rolis: iness % inging of the orchestra. - Revy: ed. The report ith tal membership 156. The _benevo- nces for the year amounted to s‘l&:'; work. ‘Pegrum spoke for_ the e various _organizations of Burch have done much rs. M. oman’s Misstonary Society; Miss elen Hopkins for.the C. B.; H, C. throp for the' Sunday school; Miss race Bates, the Ladies’ Aid Society; ss H. C. Lathrop, the Busy Bees; rs. M. R. Plumb, the Queens of Ar- ; Mrs. Elizabeth -Anderson, ithe dle roll and Keeney Lathrop, the O- K. A. &5 s - f Rev. M. R. Plumb made a brief re- Port of his years work: - H. C. Lath- p was reelected church —elerk and fomusurer. Mrs. W. F. Maine whose of three years’ service: on_the hurch committee expired, was again hosen to -serve. ~FL.~C: Lathrop was in elected Sunday school superin- dent, beginning his 40th consecu- ve vear in that office, having served ihce he was 18 years old. The roll as then called to which _present sponded. After singing “How Firm rroundauom. Rev. Vernon W. Cook $¢ Willimantic save a very interesting Eoum of his getting out of France at beginning of the war and of a mo- trip later through England and cotland, “The meeting closed with e singings of Blest. Be the Tie That inds, and the benediction by Rev. r. Cook. % Mrs. Bessie M. Woodman, who has Been spending two weeks with Mrs. orge Keeney returned to her home Norwich, Wednesday- % Entertained Missionary Society. % Mrs, F. E. Guild. entertained the ‘oman’s Missionary Society Tuesday. ere were 25 present, who served and ened to tHe Jast chapter of World ssions and World ‘Peace given by ¥rs. Guild and.Mrs. Plumb. In the ence of the president, Mrs. Peg- . the meeting was conducted by e vice president, Miss Anna Patton. !‘n was servéd by the hostess, Preached at Danielson. i Rev. M. R. Plum® preached in Dan- n Sunday. Rev. W. M. Brown as to have had the service here, but service wals omitted. The C. . held as usual, with a large at- ndance. Miss Mary Riggs of Harport, Tur- Rey, spoke in the chapel Thursday ernoon under the auspices of the ‘oman’s Missionary Society. Mrs. Edward Billings was a recent sitor in Norwicn. H Burial of Edwin Upton. “The body of Edwin Upton of Wind- sar Locks was brought here for burial Wednesd s M;.fl L‘ptonax leaves a ow, who Was, formerly Ma liven of Windham. -+ * ** f"‘ i The leader appoimted for the C. E. meeting tomorrow eveéning (Sunday) is-Julia Guild. Topic: Seeing Good in Others. 5 THOMP3SON Death of Mrs. George Ballard — Ne Books at Library—Barn Being Re- modeled. Mrs. George Ballard (Isabel Crans- ka) dled Saturday morning, Jan. 13, a_long, iliness, during which she has been cared for by her husband and dgughter, Mrs, Grace Noyes. She is survived also Dby _another daughter. Mrs. Helen Walker, a son, Calvin Bal- laxd, of Derby, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, two brothers end two _sisters, Floyd Cranska of Moosup, James Cranska of Manchaug, Misses Helen and Caroline Cranska of this place- Remodeling Barn. ‘The barn on Mr, Decker’s place is being converted into a tenement for the chauffeur. b Mrs. A. E. Knight spent Thursday of last week, as the guest of Mrs. James Munyan. -L. N. Elliott has been in Providence the past week. The severe rainstorm Sunday morn- ing prevented services being held at either church. Rey. Carl Hazelton preached in the evening on the mes- sage of the prophet Zéphaniah and canducted a song service of Isaac Watts' hymns. Miss Edna Hall acted as_organist. Rev. W. H. Giebel ‘was in New York city to attend a missionary, rally from Saturday over Monday. Mrs. M. L. Eddy visited Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Reynolds in Worcester over Sunday. > New Libtary Books. There are a few new books at the public library. Miss Edith Clement is spending the winter in Derry, N. H. where she is studying violoncello and enjoying the winter sports.- Otis Allen of Walpole was the guest ot his sister, 3. A Cruf v Show i Mrs. ff, one day SCOTLAND - Arinual Reception of the W. C. T. U. —Missionary Secisty Elects Officers. Mrs. Eva Lovering is ill with pneu- mbnia so that she has.a - graduate: nirse caring for her. Mrs. Hattle Martin is spending a few d‘&! at Newark, N. J. iss Florence Biers and her sister, Mrs. Charles Card, who have been at teh home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Ash- ley have returned to Lynn, Mass. Mrs. C. B. Buell of East Hampton has been spending three or four days wifh Mrs. L. K. Fuller. W. C. T. Us-Reception. The annual Tec i of the W. C. T U. was held at the chapel Tuesday, inner was served and an exceptionai. Iy" good programme., followed. . ‘There wds a very good attendance.of the townspeople and_some_from out of to%n, including Mrs, C. B. Buell, pres ident of the state. W, C. T: U. who gave an address, Also Nellie Gager, president of Will tic_union and Mrs. Scripture 3nd Mrs. Slate of the same place.. . Mrs. Susan Sweet has been spend- lrn;da. few days with relatives in Hart- ord. 3 £ 1 Ernest Butler of Willimantic has been spending several weeks at - his ome here.. o g 5 OWwing to severe weather. conditions: the morning service was omitted last Bupday, but the -Christian . Endeavor Mrs. Alice Willoughby and Mrs. Sa- o e oreive treasurer showed a welve hne‘mber! during the year making the use of the mevere storm the morn- | his mother. Mrs. Philip Caffery, Sun- , aecom- panied by his brother, Alexander, of Providence. He was the yo! of Alexander O, erty, who have town for 60 years. Sept. 14, 1885. sister, Mrs. brothers, Denuis J. Oneco and Alexander G. of Provi- dence. The funeral Services:were held. Sterling, at at_St. Joseph's church, 8:30 Tuesday morning, Rev. Joseph E. McCarthy, singing theé requiem high mass. _Relatives were in from Providence, Westerly - rence, Mass. The floral pleces were beautiful. The choir ‘safig” “Beautiful Land Upon High." - The bearers were: Alexander W. and John . Dougherty, cousins of the deceased, George Forbes a brother-in-law and a brother Alex- ander G. Dougherty. The deceased was at one time sta- tion agent at Oneco, afterwards spare nt and also acting agent at Sterl- ing station. He was a man well-liked by all who knew him.and, had many friends. All who knew him sympa- thize with the family in their -great bereavement. - SOUTH WOODSTOCK Dr. Darling died very suddenly at his home Monday night. Miss Mary Hyde died at-the. heme of her brother, Charles Hyde last Mon- day night. Nellie Lowe who has been ill is able to_be out of doors. Dr. Valeria Parker of Hartford spoke to the members and friends of Senexet grange last ‘Wednesday “ev- ening on a State Home for Women in Connecticut. Henry Lamont from a hard cold. Charles Needham of North Attleboro, was in town one day this week. Many attended the Academy social last Friday night. C. W. Bowen is engaged his ice houses, ATTAWAUGAN Daniel Caffery has been ill. Bernard Caffery and child visited has been suffering in filling day. Mrs. George Brown was in Boston last week. Mrs. Ollson has been ill. Mrs. Greene of Putnam visited her sister, Mrs. Ira Pray, Monda; The Social club is to have a dance. this Saturday evening. Henry Kosmaler is filling his ice- house this week. Mrs. Samuel Hill of Pawtucket spent several days last week with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Ander- son. Mrs. Eugene Rea s visited her daughter, Mrs. Ol trauit, Wed- nesday. : 2 NORTH WINDHAM The younger daughter of Charles Tucker is ill with scarlet fever. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Knapp and two sons of Hartford spent the week-end at Edward Larrow Several of the ice houses have been filled withga good quality of ice. Mr. Sibley, who went to Texas.for the winter, is ill with pneumonia, in a hospital there. WOODSTCCX VALLEY Mrs. Neilie Alvord of Rockville is staying at Stephen Slinsley’s. Arthur Eldredge was in. Wilmington Thursday to visit his aunt,” who is #l. Allen Kenyon and. Oliver - . Hiscox are harvesting their ice. this week. Tolland County STAFFORD Public Address By Joseph G, Camp— Grange Officers Installed. Hon. Joseph G. Camp is the speaker for the second lecture in the . free course at Memorial hall January 23. At the regular meeting of Stafford Grange last Tuesday evening the fol- lowing officers were installed:. M., J. P. Brown; O., George H. Lord; secre- tary, Mrs. F. A. Lasbury; treasurer, Miss Mabel Booth; lecturer, Mrs. Alice Dimick; steward, R. A._ Booth: as- sistant steward, G- D, Ide: chaplain, Mrs, Julia Ensminger; L. A. S, Mrs. J. P. Brown; G. K. Paul Booth; Mildred Webster; P., Alice Webstes F.,, Edna Ensminger; pianist, - Mrs. Inez Lasbury; janitor, Paul Booth; past master, J. M. Larned will act as installing officer. Mrs. Jane Leavery is seriously ill at the home of her dauglifer, Mrs. F. Thompson. 2y Everett Warren is confined to the home with a hard cold. Supper Followed Work. The Ladies’ Aid Society met Thurs- day afternoon at the Baptist chapel for work and served supper in the evening. Rev. F. L, Manderson will speak next Sunday evening on' the second HEBRON Bridgeport Man to Occupy New Home Soon—Local Funeral. John Howey of. Bridgeport -is in town for the winter, expecting to- oc- cupy his new home soon. Dr. C. E. Pendleton and Mrs. Pen- g};ton were in Manchester Wednes- Mrs. Mary Porter is much better. Mrs. S. G. Rottmann has been' ill for the past two weeks: On account of the severe-storm Sun- day there was no morming service at either church. The C. E. service was held at the Cengregatidonal church in the evening. - AP aia Mrs. Porter It . 5 - Mrs. C. J. Douglas ‘of ‘Boston has’ been in town for a few' days, called Here by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Mary C. P i Mr. and Mrs. Welton Porter of Co- lumbia gre callers in town Sunday evening. 3 : 2 Miss Ethel Hills, Miss Elsa “Jones and Mrs. J. B. Tennant were in Willi- mantic Monday. Ar. and Mrs. Leon Rathbone; Mrs. Etta Rathbone and Afbert "Rathibone attended the funera ‘their aunt; Mrs. Frank - Wi | Willimantic. Burial was in Colchi ‘cemetery. James was born He is survived by a George -~ Forbes, - three and William of ce People at Willimantic | ford,_where Mr. Atwood has employ- _+-» At Norwich Convention. Ivan - Wilcox was in Norwich. 3 ‘week attending the’ grange conven- Broken Wrist. Byron Houston of’ the Marlborough farm is from.a. broken %h@lm from a ‘horse. A number from here attended the dance at Hillside hall, Mansfield De- pot, last Friday evening. " The recent rains have filled the wells in_this vicinity that have been dry. William Weaver is cutting ofe woodlot at Woodside farm which Mr. Whiting intends to turn into a peach orchard. . it Fruit Growers Busy. 3 Crystar"Soiing. frule famm has beea pring trimming out his extensive raspberry bed for the past few days. Many of the fruit growers have started in their annual pruning of the peach orchards in this vicinity. The strawberry growers have prac. tically finished muiching their straw- berry beds with meadow hay, to keep them from freezing and thawing. The local blacksmith hews out axe handles in his spare time. Woodchop- pers claim they last much longer than the machine-made handles. “There seems to be quite a demand for wood this season, as many of the farmers did not cut any last winter. Faimers have started to harvest their ice crop. The fce is in the best of condition, 12 to 15 inches thick. STORRS Church and Ecclesiastical Society Hold Annual Mestings—Lecture by Prof. Hiram Bingham. - If you Most dealers ford. sale. Ice cream ard cake were for At Farm Bureau Meeting. Andover was well represented at the meeting of Tolland county farm bureau at Rockville. Andover grange held the regular meeting at the town hall Monday night and a very interesting time was reported. i Herbert E: Thompson has begun filling his icehouse with ice about 11 inches thick. Miss Gladys Marsh spent the week end at her home in New Britain, The annual church meeting was held Monday evening. The officers elected were: H. D. Edmond, clerk and treasurer; C. H. Savage, deacon: G. S. Torrey and Mrs. H. Savage two members of the standing committee; J. S. Martin, Sunday school superin- tendent S. P. Hollister, A. Mattern, ushers, The Ecclesiastical society held its meeting at the close of the _church meeting. The officers elected we: ‘W. F. Kirkpatrick, clerk: S. P. Hollls- ter. treasurer: A. J. Brundage. Jud- kins and H. J. Baker, society commit- tee. During the vear a new furnace has heen placed in the church and new floors in part of the parsonage, and new hymn books purchased. The treas- urer reported the church free from debt and a balance in the treasury. llustrated Lecture. Saturday evening Prof. Hiram Bingham of Yale university gave an illustrateq_lecture on his explorations in Peru. Prof. Bincham made the trip here by auto and was accompanied by Prof. Foote. Worked For Red Cross. The,book club met at the cottage on osday evening and worked on Red “rees supplies. The college ice hougé has been filled with eight-inch ice this week by the farm depariment force. The culty club gave a Ladies' night Friday evening in their\ club room in the armory. COVENTRY Charles W. Lee Improving—Death of Henry Case, In His 94th Year. Charles W. Lee, who is ill with grip was taken to Stafford Springs hospital last Friday. He is reported to be im- proving rapidly. ewell A. Hill and family have moved to the home of Mrs. Hill's fath- er, Charles W. Lee. The cottage prayer meeting was heid at the home of W. B. Hawkins Wednesday evening. Funeral of Henry Case. Henry Case, nearly ninety-four yeafs old, died at his home Tuesday from grip. Mr. Case was born in this town and has always lived here. He was unmarried and after the death of his parents, live® with his two sisters who were also unmarried and one of whom died several vears ago. He was possessed of a wonderful mem- ory and took pleasure in telling of people and _conditions here many vears ago. The funeral was Thurs- day and burial was in the South cem- etery. COLUMBIA Annual Meeting of Free Library A “sociation — Circulation Last Year 2,357—Grand List Increased—Meet- | ing of Equal Franchise League. The Saxton B, Little Free Library association held its annual meeting | Monday evening. Reports of the sec- | retary, treasurer, trustee and libr:\ian | were heard and accepted. The report | of the librarian showed that the total | circulation of books the past vear 2,867, of which 1,407 were fiction and 1,460 non-fiction. The latter were classed as follows: _Magazines 917, travels and history 1 juvenile 125, biography 75, nature and science 64, literature and poetry 42, religion 23, useful arts 1S, philosophy 15, politicai science 7. Of the total number of books circulated 49 per cent. were| fiction. This is a much lower per cent. than usual. Tweive periodicals werc | taken which were very much read and ted by the patrons of the li- y. One hundred and fifty-two books were sclected by the librar committee the past year, but only 2 were received. as for some reason the state grant of books was withheld and had not been received at the time of the annual meeting. The number of books catalogued at present s 6.65S. There are 94 patrons in 51 families. The patrons and visitors during the year numbered 1,233, of whom 60 were from the city, or summer boarders. The library is in good condition fnancially and well patronized and ap- preciated by the townspeople. The following officers were elected: Pres demt, F. A. Hunt: vice president, Howard A. Riceé; secretary, Clayton E. Hunt: treasurer, E. P. Lyman: trustee, Alonzo Little; associate trustees, J. P. Little and E. P. Lyman. Two mem- bers library committee for three year: Joseph Hutchins and William M. Wolff. Lake Fishing Prohibited. There will be no fishing through the ice on Columbia lake this winter, as the law is on until 1920. Grand List Increased. The grand list of the town amounts to $431,172, an increase of $13,598 over the previous vear. This increase is @ue largely to the higher valuation of cows, the increased number of auto- mobiles in town, and placing gasoline engines on the list. At Norwich Convention. Eight members of the local grange attended the state grange meeting at STAFFORDVME Norwich last week. Three of them 5k - took the sixth degree. District ~ Superintendent ~ Serivener | "”* 7, Increase Library Insura Holds Quarterly Conference—Per- = S il e The library committee met recently sonal Mention. and organized for the ensuing year. Hubert P. Collins was_chosen chair- man and Mrs. Lillian W. Rice secre- tary and librarian. It was voted to increase the amount of ineurance on jibrary building and contents. The re- port of the secretary and librarian was heard and accepted. Noted Haskell Expolison Shock. The shock caused by the explosion at_the Dupont powder works at Has- kell, N. J., was plainly felt in this place. Some who had retired early were awakened by the rattling of win- dows and shaking of buildings. Sev- eral farmers hastened to their barns to see if anything was wrong with their cattle and horses. Mrs. C. P. Colby of Hartford. who for some time had been a patient in a Hartford hospital, is now boarding with the family of her nephew, Ray- mond Squiers. Although able to leave the hospital, she is still an invalid. She was brought by automobile from Hartford to this place last week. Miss Edna Latham recently returned from a visit with relatives in Hart- ford. The program at the meeting of th Philo West, who has been spending a number of weeks with his son, Her- bert West, in Plaihfield, has returned home. Mrs. H. A. Bosworth, who has been ill with rheumatism and_ bronchial trouble is recovering. Her mother. Mrs. Sarah Ballou was with her last week. Miss Marjorie Lyon, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. C. C. Lyon, pastor of the Congregational church, was taken to the Johnson hospital last week for treatment of the eyes. Quarterly é’owfmmo Rev. G. G. Scrivener of Norwich, held the fourth quarterly conference in the Methodist church vestry last Saturday evening. Mrs. Fannie Childs and Charles Atwood have recently moved to West- i "““BOLTON NOTCH Mrs. Minnie Howard was in Hart- ford, Wednesday, and attended the Mrs. Harley ol k cester, Tuesday. In Wor- | local grange Wednesday evening was Mrs, Loren Maine and Mrs. E. A. glfi.msu.lhot’ion of officers by Frank E. Shaw were Hartford visitors > eman of Oronoque and a supper. nesday- b5 —_— Whitcomb’s steam sawmille has lo- Mr. and Mrs. Loren were in Hart- | Cated on the lot owned by Raymsend ford Sunday. = Squiers, where logs were hauled last M. W, Howard was called to Hait- | winter. Several farmers have hauled ford, Sunday. by the serious illness[lo~s to the mill. It is thought the of her son, Charlie. who was taken to |mill will remain bn the lot for at least the hospital for an operation for ap- | tWo weeks. pendicitis. Franchise League Meets. ANDOVER : The Columbia Equal Franchise ; league held a‘muug: ’:zt Yeo(m;u hall o et ¥ Tuesday evening which was y well G. E. Secisty Holds Entertainment and | attended. ~Mrs. Fanny Dixon Welch [ Sale—Eleven-inch lce Harvested. [gave an interesting talk. and arrange- William A. Griffith, a senior of the ‘Hartford Theological semi; “ury, preached in the Congregational church ments were made for an entertainment. 3 The Chri En T} stian Endeavor-society gave the present legislature. The . 8. S. BE. Ladies’ club met Thursd: afternoon with M J. A Isham at her home on West street, The name of one new member was ment at the town hall. added. The women are much interest- ‘day ‘evening. There 'was music_and ed in the three measures in regard to woman suffrage to be acted upon by readings by William Willard of Hart- {office of G. Hall, Ji | sistant to Robert T. Jones. YOUR PROTECTION IN BUYING DRAUGHT BEER which your lager, ale or porter is drawn. Point to the tap sign when you order. Though it’s only a nickel you are spending it is your right to buy what you please. want Narragansett, the tap sign enables you o get it unmistakably. who serve y Narragansett lnve the tap sign on their bar; if yours hasn’t, ask him to get one for the benefit of his customers. SOUTH WILLINGTON Paul Benson Deputy Fire Warden— Grand List $3,155,000—Vital Statics- tics for 1916, The meeting of the W. C. T. U, is to be heid at the home of Mrs. E. J. Holman this (Saturday) afternoon. Louis C. Dimock left the 13th for two weeks' business trip through Vir- ginia, the Carolinas and Florida. Deputy Fire Warden. Town Fire Warden W, C. Ruby has appointed Paul Benson deputy for the southeast district—an excellent choice, as Mr. Benson is situated so as to be able to get men to a fire at once and he may be reached by telephone. Grand List Over $3,000,000. The town’s grand_list will reach in round numbers $3,155,000. Charles Woodworth' has moved his family into the new house near the schoolhouse. ~The ' tenement he va- cated has been taken by William Par- Gallup Service has given up his on with the Willimantic Trust company and is now cmployed.in the , company as as- Vital Statistics of 1916. In the town of Willington for the year 1918 there were 21 births, 5 mar- viazes and 11 deaths. Of the births there were 16 males and 5 females. Of the boys 5 were named Joseph and 4 drew the name John. There were 2 births in addition to the above to Willington parents at the Johnson hos- pital, Stafford, se that the real birth rate was 19 per 1,000 and the death rate 9 per 1,000 popuiation. ELLINGTON Members of Clam Supper — Tourists Leave for Florida. Mrs. Lorenzo Bentley of South Man- chester spent the week end with rela- tives in_town. iss Mabel Haling has been enter- taining her sister, Mrs. Thorngran, of East Hartford, this week. Start for Florida. Mr. and Mrs, Miles Aborn and Miss Ruth Aborn left town Friday morning for Key West, Fla., where they will spend the remainder. of the winter. Clam Supper. Thirt, -eight members of the Friend- ship class were present at a_class supper in the lecture room of the church Tuesday evening. The supper was given by the sdcial committee of Mrs. Clement Clark, Mrs. Harry Hayden and Mrs. Fred Aborn. After the supper an entertainment consisting of various stunts by the members caused much merriment. Dance at Town Hall. The R. K. R. club gave a largely at- tended dance in the town hall Fri- day evening. Stein’s orchestra fur- nished the music for the 18 dances. The A. B, C.s of the church held a supper in the lecture room Friday evening, followed by ap entertainment consisting of a short sketch written by one of the members and vocal and instrumental music. Mrs. Thomas Morris has left to spend the remainder of the winter near Philadelphia. WILLINGTON At Mrs. Willlam Eldredge’s the dis- temper has gone through the family. Mrs. Eldredge barely escaping pneu- monia_and all the others being hard ill. Miss Lucy Eldredge has had a re- lapse and is still quite ill ‘There were 57 at Bible school in spite of the icy roadways and the prevalence of the distemper. There is snow in patches and ice in Friendship Class Have | places, but automobiles are out and all together it is fine, not very cold winter weather. Mr, and Mrs. Cosgrove are both ilL Mrs, Brown is in New York, where she found her sister, Mrs. Sleight, suffering with grip. The granddaugh- ters, Mrs. Benton and Mrs. Down, are both ill. Mr. Benton is out after h: attack, but all who were at the New Year's family party have had more or less of the same sort of a cold. Mrs. Benton’s took the form of bronchitis and the attack was severe. BOLTON Annual Meeting of Congregational Church—Miss Adeline M. Sperry Breaks Rib By Fall-“Teacher's V ng Day. The annual meeting of the Conzre- cational church members was held in the Bolton hall Fridav afternoon. Of- ficers were elected as follows: Church committee, Charles N. Loomis, Miss Annie M. Alvord, Mrs. Frank H. Stronk: clerk and treasurer. Miss A. N. Lcomis. The Sundav school of- ficers were elected the same afternoon and were as follow: Superintendent. Miss Adelia T.oom assistant super- intendent. Mrs. R. A. Fowle: retary and treasurer. irs. ¥. oy sec- Tin- . A chicken pie dinner was served before the meeting in the dining room Heard Explosion. Rolton and saw Terser s neopnle heard the explosion flash of light from the New der mill exnlosion - last week Friday evenine, and are reminded of another thine Bolton people have to_ba thankfu} for. 2 Mrs. R. A. Fowler, Misses Adelain T.oomic and Miss Maude White were in Hartford Wednesday to attend the matinee of Pen Hur. Owineg to the heav Snadav in the rain and wind morninz no service was local church. Broke a Rib. Mrs. Adeline M. Sperry of Rockville who fell at her home recently and broke a rib, is improving. Mrs, Sper- v_was a former Bolton resident. Mrs. Louis Cavagnaro is - ill eTip. Fimer J. Finley of New York svent with Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Jane Finley. Miss Marzaret Daly, teacher in the Westminster district. in Canterbury. spent Sunday at her home in town. Miss Maude E. White was a guest of relatives in_Windsor recently. Mre. James Ward of Hartford spent witlh her mother, Mrs. James Milburn. Visiting Day. The teachers in the South and the South West schools had last Tuesday for visiting day. Misses Elizabeth M. Daly and Esther Horwitz visited school in Ellington. MT. HOPE Mr. and Mrs. George Chaplin have moved to Mrs, Larrow’s house. Miss Cora McCracken of Conantville spent Sunday with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and_Mrs. George Allen. Mrs. Eliza Russ is taking care of Mr. and Mrs. Fields Russ, who have grip and bronchial trouble. Mrs. Ralph Church of Chaplin was a cailer at Mrs. George Allen’s Tues- day. The farmers in this vicinity are busy filling their icehouses with good clear ice 10 to 12 inches thick. UNION Rev. T. A. Williams installation of officers Grange, Tuesday night. Mrs. L. M. Reed is ill. George Towne of Stafford Springs Morgan of Frank attended the at Stafford oz was in town on business the first of the week. Miss Louise Burnham of South- bridge was at the Inn in Mallory Hill the first of the week. Washington County, R. I HOPKINTON Moore-Hyde Marri Entert: ge — Supper and ment. Charles B. Moore and Mrs, Annie Hyde, both of Hopkinton, were mar- ried by Rev. E. Adelbert Witter Jan. 8th. George E. Allen of Hope Valley was a guest of his parents, Hon. and Mrs. R. Allen, over Sunday Miss Almira G. Blake, postmistress at Ashaway. resumed her duties Mon- day after a few days’ illness. Charles 1. Blake is conflned to his hgme on High street, Ashaway, with a ere cold. Mrs. Howard Partelo and son and Mr., and Mrs. Walter White have d into the Carpenter house on street, Ashaway, now owned by B. Langworthy. Services were omitted in the First Hopkinton church Sunday on account of the storm. The ladies of the First Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist church gave a supper and entertainment in the h house, Ashaway, Tuesday even- ROCKVILLE Joseph J. Taylor, state senator from Hopkinton, met with a serious acci- dent one day last week in Providence. While on his way to the state house he was knocked down by an automo- bile and rendered unconscious. He was taken to the Rhode Island hospi- tal, where his injuries were treated He received a bad scalp wound and other minor injuries. The Loyal Workers served a variety supper at the Rockville boarding house last Saturday night. J. Palmer Greene, who has been confined to his bed by illness for sev- eral weeks is a little better. Jared G. Barber has been confined to his home by illness for several days. y "RICHMOND =~ - Road Commissioner Luke C. Holley Dies from Pneumonia. Samuel Wright of Wyoming was through this vicinity Wednesday. yerett R. Moore made a cail Slocum Tuesday. Luke C. Holley, the road commis- sioner of the town of Richmond, died at his home Wednesday morning after a short illness with pneumonia, John T. Kenyon of Providence spent the week end with his sister, Amy Weaver, Esther Tuesday. USQUEPAUGH Mrs. Richard Bristow and daughter Mary of West Kingston spent Wed- nesday with relatives here. Mrs. J. L. Briggs spent Wednesday with relatives at West Kingston. at Smith was a caller here Bert Burrows of Torrington, Conn., is working for B. C. Locke. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Kenyon spent Monday in Providence. T. T. Loc has been ill, is much improved, Mrs. Benjamin Bray, who was here caring for her father, T. T. Locke, has returned to her home at Lafayette Dorothy May Kenyon of West K. ston spent Saturda her grandparents, yon. g - y and Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Ken- LNFIHOR 1S a AL any time of the d ~g,aker’s Cocoa ood drink, wholésome and nour- 1sl'ung asitis delici% as AT UL ‘Walter Baker & Co.Litd. ESTABLISHED 1780 DORCHESTER, MASS. = e B G