Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 10, 1917, Page 12

" New London County GALES FERRY Fourth Quarterly - -Conference at Methodist Church—Pastor Invited %o Return for Fowth Year—-C. C. Colver and His Son Recovering From lliness, The fourth quarterly conference, eonducted by District Superintendent Kev. G. G. Screvener of Norwich, in the 2. B. church Friday evening with Dudley C. Perkins, secretary, was opened by prayer by Rev. Mr. Scriv- ener. The election ,of trustees, stewards, and committess, were held in the foi- lowing order: uStess . for three vears, D. R. Povey, H. W. Huributt, D, C. Perkins; for two years, Rufus W. Huributt, C. A. Satterlee, E. E. Tubbs; for ome year, C. H. Chapman, C. E. Colver, R. ¥rving Hurlbutt. Stewards—C. H. Chapman, C. E. Colver, D. C. Perkins, George F. Dean, R. I Hurlbutt, Miss Jennie G. ‘Per- kins, Rufus W. Hurlbutt, rs. Eugene LaFontaine, Mrs. Henry W. Hurlbutt, Mrs. D. C. Perkins, Mrs, Charles J. Pierce, Mrs. C. A. Satterlee, Mrs. Har- mon L. Perkins, Mrs. Elmer E. Tubbs, Miss aKte B. Colver, Miss Laura A. Perkins, Miss Sarah T. Latimer. Recording steward, Dudley C. Per- kins; treasurer of benevolences, Miss Jennie G. Perkins; district steward, C. E. Coiver; reserve steward, D. C. Perkins; flnance committee, Rev. James M. Potter, C. E. Colver, Miss Jennie G. Perkins, D. C. Perkins, Miss Alice Satterlee. 3 Foreign Missions—D. C. Perkins, R. Irving Hurlbutt, C. E. Colver, Miss Sarah, -T. Letimer; home missions and ~church extension—M ssiKate B. Coiver, Mrs. C. A, Satterlee, C. E Colver, Mrs, Charles J. Pierce, R. Irv- ing Hurlbut Sunday schools—Mrs. C. E. Colver, Mrs. Fanny A. Mol- throp, Mrs. C. J. Pierce; tracts and hospitals—Miss Laura Perkins, Miss Grace A. Chapman, Mrs. Delphine Fish, Miss Alice Satterlee; temperanee —C. H. Chapman, D. C. Perkins, Ru- fus W. Hurlbutt, Miss Olive Rogers; education—Mrs. ' Eugene LaFontaine, Mrs. H. W. Hurlbutt, Mrs. (D. IC. Perkin: Freedman's aid—Miss Alice Satterlee, Mrs. Lucy A. Hurlbutt, Miss Jennie G. Perkins; church records—D. C. Perkins, C. E. Colver; auditing accounts—Noyes B. Allyn, C. B. Cols ver; parsonage and furniture—Miss Xate B. Colver, Mrs. D. Perkins, Miss Amelia Mathewson; church music—Mrs. E. LaFontaine, Miss Alice Satterlee, C. B. Colver, C: H. Cha man, Mrs. D. C. Perkins, D. R. Poyey; estimating ministerial support—C. E. Colver, D. C. Perkins, C. H. Chapman, N. B. Allyn; camp meeting—Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Perkins, Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins, Miss Kate B. Colver, Miss Alice Satterlee; flower fund commit- tee—Miss Alice Satterlee, Miss Laura A. Perkins, C. E. Colver; trier of ap- peals—D. C. Perkins; delegates to an- nual laymen’s conference—C. E. Col- ver, D. C. Perkins; alternates—R. Irv- ing Hurlbutt, Miss Jennie G. Perkins. The year’s report of the pastor, Rev. James M. Potter, the report of the Sunday school were received and or- dered placed on record with the re- port of the Epworth League, by its president, R. Irving Hurlbutt, as were also the geveral reports of the W. H. M. society, the Ladies’ Aid society, the trgistees’ report and the treasurer of, benevolences, Miss Jennle G. Per- kins. It was ordered #that the report of the estimating committee, be handed in before the convening of confererice. It was the unanimous wish of the conference that the pastor, Rev. James M. Potter, who has been in charge of this church for three year: be re- turned the coming conference year. Recovering From Iliness. Courtland E. Colver, who has been ill at his home at the Navy Yard, and his little son, C. E, Colver, Jr., who has also been iH, with pneumonia, under the care of a graduate nurse, are making improvement. At Free Academy Gontest. Mrs. Joseph DeRusha and Miss Mabel Smith, of the village, attended the Newton Perkins prize speaking contest, at Norwich Free Academy, last week Wednesday evening. Personal Items. \ Mrs. J. Edmund Norman and little son, J. Edmund Jr., visited Mrs. Nor- man's sister, ip- Norwich, Friday after- noon. Holy communion was administered by Rev. James M. Potter in the M, E. church last Sunday morning. Mrs. J. Bdmund Norman was_the appointed leader for the Epwgth Lea- gue evening service with this topic- My Attitude Toward My Social In- ferior: Rev. James M. Potter was invited ta conduct services at the Bradley Street Mission, New London, Sunday eve- ning. Mrs. William D. Allen and daughter, Miss Gertrude, were entertained at the home of Mrs. Austin B. Allen in| New London, Saturday. — Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller of the Try ThisNewRecipe for Coconut e LayerCake Grated Coconut; 3 cuptul of but- ter; 1 cupful of granulated sug- ar;2eges; % cup- ful of coconut milk; 2 cupfuls of flour; 2 level teaspoonfuls of = baking powder. At Your Grocer Cream butter and sugar until light; add well-mixed yolks of ,_ coconut milk, f the sitted flour and baking powder, the eoconut which been pressed dry in fruit press or cheesecloth. Beat the whites of e until light; fold in and add the rest of flour. Bake in two nine-inch jelly tins in moderate oven for twenty-five minutes. Put to- gether with boiled coconut icing and cover top and sides; sprinkle with coconut. Comiete Rectpe Booklet on Reauest BAKER’S Fresh Grated ut in the Original Milk In Cans, Not in Paper Packages Madame Cuisine says: 1 use Baker’s Fresh Grated Coconut Suith the original milk—in cans; because it is afways fresh. juicy and most delicious. It is nota desiceated coconnt. Wb s Recipe Booklct on Request FRANKLIN BAKER COMPANY Dept. NP Philadelphia, Davis cottage, have as guests, Mrs. Afiller’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stiff, of Mount Pocono, Penn. Glests at Party. Mrs: Latham E. Smith and Mrs. AMyrta Mathee were guests at a sur- prise anniversary birthday party given Airs. Nellie Orchard of New London, Tuesday. & GLASGO Work Planned for Ladies’ Aid Society , —Winter Birds Come to Be Fed. The Ladies’ Aid Society will be en- tertained by Mrs. Sterry Kinney next Wednesday afternoon. The work will be_tieing a quilt. Miss Calista Eccleston s working in the Taftville mill. Her brother, Clifford has been in the Willimantic Thread mill for several ths. N Word was received Wednesday by Mrs. Kinney of the death from pneu- monia of George Brown of Scotland. Mr. and Mrs. Brown recently cele- brated their golden wedding. A. C. Burdick and daughters, Chris. tine and Arlene, were = visitors at W. G. Burdick’s, Friday. Miss Giadys Thompson returned to her school duties Sunday, after a short vacaticn at her home. Birds Know Their Friends. As usual when there is a ecrusty snow the birds furnish diversion, and it is wonderful how trustfully they come and know the places where they have been fed, and they bring other birds with them. Monday was the worst day of the winter thus far; the wind blowing a gale, and the enow following in its wake made the day extremely dis- agreeable. Friends of Mrs. Joseph Roode in the north pamt of the town are sorry to learn of her iliness with pneumonia. Her little boy has pneumonia also. LEDYARD Selectmen to Pay Lafayette F. Main $228 for Sheep—Thimble Club En- tertained—Death of John L. Main. Selectmen Charles A. Gray and Jo- seph B. Holdridge were recently call- ed to Lafayette F. Main’s to appraise sheep damage. The selestmen could not agree with Mr. Main in regard to damages and they callea in James E. Lord of Stonington and Mr. Main called in Chester Merrill of North Stonington. They all met at Mr. Main’s farm near.Lantern Hill. They agreed to pay for 25 sheep that:had been bitten by dogs and for some that had been worried by dogs, but ‘wouldunot agree to pay for some sheep that Were found dead, which the se- lectmen thought had not been bitten by dogs. The selectmen agreed tg pay Mr. Main $228 for sheep damagdB. At Class Reunion. Rev. G. F. Goodenough was present in New York Friday night’'to attend the annual reunion of his class at Yale. Rev. Mr. Goodenough attended the meeting of the Ministerial Association of Congregational Ministers for New London county held in Jewett ity on Tuesday and read a paper at the meeting. Supervisor O. E. Lowell of Norwich conducted a teachers’ meeting at the Center school Wednesday afternoon. Miss Nellie Geer is visiting friends in New York. Pomona Meeting Next Week. ‘Rev. G. ¥. Goodenough, lecturer of the New London County Pomona grange, is preparing an entertaining program for the next Pomona meet- ing, which will be held at New Lon- don next week. Entertained Thimble Club. The Ledyard Thimble club enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. Clarence Knight. Refreshments were served at the close. Death of John L. Main. John L. Main, one of the oldest and best known men of Ledyard, died Thursday forenoon. Mr. Main was the eldest son of the late Willlam L. Main and had lived for a number of years on Rose Hill, where he was a success- ful farmer. ' He leaves a widow, one son, Dr. Calvin R. Main, and three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Kinmouth, who resides at home, Mrs. Sadie Richard- son of North Stonington and a daugh- tee, Melissa, ‘living in Rhode Island. There are several grandchildren. Will Test Aeroplanes. Theodore Taylor has returned home from Springfield, Mass., where he will be employed, commencing next week, testing aeroplanes. FRANKLIN Junior Endeavor Seciety Organized— Mrs, William Weaver Entertains at inner. Louis Ortmann was a recent Frank- lin_ visitor. Ralph Elmore was in Andover on Mrs. C. H. Sengman was recently gurprised.at her ‘home by the bers of the Ladies' Aid society .ol Versalles M. E. church, Mrs. Sengman being a charter member of the society who, on accaunt of her removal to the Capital City, has been obliged to withdraw her help from the local branch. The afternoon was spent In a social manner. During the oon Mrs. C. W. Perkins, president of presented Mrs. Sengman cut glass fern dish and a silver meat fork, with the good wishes of the So- ciety. At a meeting of the society held Wednesday afternoon Mrs. C. H. Boy- ens was elected to fill the vacancy ad chairman of the board of directresses, with Mrs. A- R. Boutilier as the sec- ond member of the board. Gift for Organist. At the conclusion of the afternoon service of the Versailles M. E. church on Sunday A. R. Boutilier, in behalf of the congregation, presented Miss Jes- sie Sengman, the retiring organist, an elegant hairbrush; comb and mirror set in appreciation of the faithful work of Miss Sengman. A farewell gather- ing of the members of the church choir was given Miss Sengman at the home of Mrs. F. H. Toplifft Friday evening. News in General. H. T. Gorman during the present week has been confined to the house by an attack of grip. Mrs. Charles Blanchette, who has been suffering with blood ning in her thumb, is now suffering from an affected eye. Much sympathy is being expressed for Joseph Savague in his continued Iness. Moves to Baltic. Emile Maurice has moved with his family to Baltic. Mr. Maurice was employed by the Totokett Manufactur- ing company and was a member and an officer of the Totokett Hose cam- pany. Both Mr. and Mrs. Maurice were active in the work of St. Joseph's parish and will be greatly missed. Louis Foissey, after several years spent in Occum, has moved to Baltic. George Robish has resigned with Contractor G- W. Allen and will be employed in the woodworking depart- ment of the Totokett Manufacturing company plant. Following a custom of several vears’ standing. the men of the Versailies M. E. church have their plans nearly com- pleted for holding their annual supper and entertainment. Disabled for 13 Months. B. N. Tarbox is able to take up light work after 13 months of idleness, hav ing been a sufferer from blood poison- ing during this time, the trouble starting from a small cut on his thumb. in Syracuse, N. here Friday. The Good Cheer Sunshine society held their entertainment in their new hail on Tuesday and Wednesday eve- nings. Y., returned home Family Reunion. Mrs, Gertrude Brown of the village had 4 family reunion at her home over the week-end. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. James McPhee of Boston; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Brown, Mrs. Adriana Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tallsdy of Bridgeport; Mr. and Mrs. William Crawford, iss Grace Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Crandall, Jri; Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Traphagen and Mrs. Annie Crocker of New London. ‘Thomas Gough slipped and fell Sun- day, striking his hand on a tin can and badly lacerating it. Charles T. Beebe, of Hill Top, Au- gustus C. Stearns and Frederick E. Comstock, of Quaker Hill, who have been in New York for a few days, have returned home. Elmer Johnson of Groton is em- ploved by the Keves Product Co. as teamster. Sent to Reform School. Byron Noyes, the fourteen-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Noyes, was committed to the state reform school at Meriden by Deputy Sheriff Michael J. Hickey, 'Monday. the boy's father that he was unman- able he was brought before Judge Villiem Smiddy, who sent him to the reform school. Henry Lavoie attended the funeral of his uncle in Plainfield recently- Recovering Slowly.’ C. H. Boyens is able to get about the village with the use of a cane. Mr. Boyens broke a leg bone during last August. Miss Alice Curran underwent a suc ceseful operation performed early in the week at a Willimantic hospital. UNCASVILLE Figures of Town’s Grand List—Well at New Schoolhouse 600 Feet Deep— K. of C. Ladies’ Night—Family Re- union—Boy Sent to State School. I The grand list of taxable property of the town as made out by the board of asseseors for the year shows 532 assessments on property owned by residents and 170 on non-resident property. The assessments on resi dent property range in value from $25 to $375,550. There are 182 resident assessments between $1,000 and $5,000 four over $5,000. The Thames Special iy company is the largest manufactur- ing assessment; which is $375,550. Oth ers are The Palmer Bros. Co., $155,101 The C. M. Robertson Co. $151,221 Uncasville Mfg. Co. $138,400: Uncas- lle Mfg. Pequot property, $39,950: the Massasoit Co., $58,080, and the Keyes Product, $28,000. The largest private assessment is that'of Charles S. John- son, $15,810; next, Bdwin C. Johnson, $13,510, and Mrs. Grace Melcer, $11,12: The non-resident assessments ranze in value from $20 to $15,000 of the Con- necticut Power Co. The largest pri- vate assessment is that of Charles L. Hubbard for $12,605; city of Norwich, $9,575. There are 43 between $1,000 and $5,000, and three over $5,000. Thursday Club Meets. ‘The Thursday Afternoon club meet- ing took place as usual but as the weather was so bad there was not many in attendance. This week it was conducted in connection with the meet- ing of the Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church, Mrs. Cora Botham, the society’s president, taking charge. After the regular entertaining pro- gram, plans were made for observing Washington’s birthday. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge. Well 600 Feet Deep. The weil on the grounds where the SALEM Lincoln Exercises day Surprise Party for Hanney. Tomorrow—Birth- Winfield ‘Regular services were held the Congregational church Sunday. Rev. John G. Hehr of Gardner Lake occu- pied the pulpit Sunday mornings The evening eervice was under the leader- ship of Mrs. Mary Darling. Lincoln Day Exercises- Sunday morning there will be spe- cial exercises for Lincoln day during the Sunday schooi hour. Mrs. Charles Beebe returned Sun- day from a short visit in New Haven. Supervisor J. A. Young of Colchester was in town Monday. Sherwood Miner of East Great Plain spent the week end with his family in town. Mr. and_ Mrs. daughter Doris relatives Sunday. Miss Irene Shea, teacher in the ‘White Birch district, epent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Lane. Met at Parsonage- The Ladies’ Aid society met Thurs- day afternoon at the parsonage. Birthday Surprise. A birthday surprise party was given Winfield Hanney at his home Monday evening. A very pleasant evening was spent. Piano and violin music and games furnished entertiinment. Cake in . Jame® Becvo sited Grassy and Hin Sunday. The weekly = prayer meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fryer. The subject for the morning service Sunday will be: “Real Worship of God.” Junier C. E. Officers. A Junior Endeavor society was formed at the parsonage last Sun- day afternoon. Folowing are the of- ficers: , President, Jennie Rockwood vice president, Rachel Mitchell; sec- tary, Marion Mitchell; treasurer, leanor Armstrong- The society will meet every Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at the parsonage. © Dinner Guest. Mrs, Fred Greenier of Norwich, Mrs. L. D. Robbins of Yantic, and Mrs. George Kahn and Miss Mabel Tracey were entertained at dinner ’! ‘the home of Mrs. Willlam Weaver,” Wed- nesday. s Mrs. Hermon A. Gager was a recent ‘Willimantic isitor. NORTH FRANKLIN Norwich Friends Entertained by Misa Helen Comager — Smith Farm Leased. Miss Helen Comager entertained a party of Norwich friends Saturday evening. During the evening there was a duet by Mr. and Mrs. Bert Butler, a solo by Miss Helen Coma- ger. Instrumental selections by Miss Pauline Geer and Miss Francis Lane. Refreshments were served by the hos- tess. A royal good time was enjoyed by ail. The party made the trip in automobiles. Mrs. Earl Rogers and Miss Lydia Johnson. spent Saturday in Norwich. Thirty-one In Attendance. . The Home Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Charles Davis, Thursday. Thirty-one were in at- tendance. Herbert R. Hoffman of New London spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Jennette Hoffman. ‘William Smith has rented his farm Jto J. W. Frink. Miss Irene Cruthers of Norwich spent several days last week with her aunt, Mrs. J. J. Mahoney. Palmer-Melcer schoolhouse is being erected is completed and is 600 feet deep, mostly through solid ledge. At the meeting of the Epworth league Monday night it was voted that in the future the regular dues be 30 cents a vear and paid to the treasurgr instead of 10 cents a month paid at the roll call. The society voted to enter the pennant_contest. Mrs. W. W. Thompson, who has been the guest of her daughter in Mystic, has returned to her home. Ladies’ Night. Pequot_council, K. of C., held a Ta dies’ night meeting Friday night at which an entertaining program of vocal and instrumental music was given. Cake, crullers, icn cream and coffee were served. i Miss Rose Haley was the guest Sgnday of Mr. and Mrs. John Cong- In_of Greeneville. ) Miss Ida Morin, after a few days and coffee_were served. Dudley Pratt, with a friend from New Haven, spent several days in town recently. Took Children Home. Through the kindness of Forest Washburn the children of the Central school weres conveyed to their home Monday afternoon during the severe storm in a two-horse wagon. GOSHEN Hardships of the Storm and Cold— Sale of Timberland—Hauling Black Birch Brugh to Norwich Town Mill. A. R, Curry and W. Thomas at- tended the Norwich Union Christian Endeavor social, held at Norwich Town_ TFriday evenipg. C. S. Goodwin wis the first citizen OLD MYSTIC 0. M. M. Club Members Surprise Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lamphere on 34th Anniversary of Wedding—Local Tourists Heard from, West and South. The O, M. M. ciub held a special and s pleasant session at the home of Edwin Lamphere Friday evening, Feb. 2d, on the 34th anniver- sary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Lamphere. It was arranged as a sur- prise and was carried through with complete soccess. There was a seven- course supper. The congratulations and good wishes of the club to a char. ter member and at one time a presi- dent of the organization and his still young and handsome bride were voiced by Charles Q. Eldridge in a felicitous speech. To this Mr. Lamphere re- sponded in a cordial manner. Music was interspersed with solos, waltzes and marches. The only regret of the evening was that a younger son. Paul B. Lamphere, could not leave his pr sition at New Haven to be present. Among the choice gifts to the bride of 34 years was a_beautiful foreign potted plant_that had a central position on the dining table during the evening and was much admired by all. There On complaint of | spent with relatives in New Haven, has_returned. ‘Walter Burgess returned to his home in Palmertown Sunday after a week spent witr friends in Castleton, N John Gravelin has moved his house- hold goods and family from Greeneville to_Uncasville. The country dance was Hickey’s hall Friday night. was present. Frank Johnson has moved from Pe- quot _into ~r~ ~° the tenements owned by Norman Lathrop in this place. Runaway Herse Stopped. A horse owned by Harry Bogue and used by the Shagneer & Huggard company, who manufacture paper tubes, to truck their product from the mil] to shipping ponts, became fright- ened and ran away. A portion of the fence along the highway was torn down and the harness and wagon were badly damaged. When about to turn the corn®F near Palmer Bros’ mill the horse stumbled and fell twice: at this peint Edward Dart caught him by the bridle and succeeded in bringing him to a standstill. ° During January there -were sixty- three puplls perfect at the Uncas- ville school. Miss Vera Bartlett is confined to her home by an attack of grip. Rev. Charles C. Tibbetts, pastor of the Methodist church, who has been spending the past two weeks visiting of this town to pay his personal tax due Feb. 1. Fingers Nipped. Late Friday afternoon a farmer working out of doors thought he would take off his mittens for a few minutes, the results were that Jack Frost spitefully bit his four fingers. After careful nursing he finally brought them back to their normal condition. Timber Sold. Albert Kenyon has sold a quantity of standing timber to Frank Rock- wood of Nerth Franklin. Discomforts of ~Storm. The snow storm and high wind of Monday afternoon made it seem like 2 western blizzard. One man travel- ing homeward with his automobile re- ported that at times he could not see a rod ahead, the air being so full of snow. The gale distributed the beau- ful very unevenly so there is neither £ood sieizhing nor wheeling. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Abel of Boz- ;nh ‘were guests of friend$ here Sun- ay. Mrs. J. O. Randall is visiting friends in North Franklin. Hauling Black Birch Brush. A npumber of farmers are busy hauling blaci birch brush to the miil at_Norwich Town. - Charles Howard of Montville is a guest of friends here. given in About 40 were present Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwin Lamphere, Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Siswick, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Denison, Mr. and M~ Tie-- “-cebro, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Q. Eldridge. Guests at J-arty. Miss Nancy Avery gave a party Saturday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Avery, for the following guests: Miss Eleanor Burrows, Miss Fay Johnson, Miss Mil- dred Peckham. Miss Hester Walbridge, Fanny Marchand, Miss Doris Peckham and_ Messrs. Horace S. Wil- linms, Fred Gerlack, Jack Marchand, Elisha N. Davis, Theodore Perry, A chibald _ Lambert, Clifford Desley, James Whiting? The evening was given to games and music. Refresh- ments were served. Meeting and Social. The Baptist Young People’s union held the monthly business meeting and social Frid: evening at the resi- dence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Wil- liams Mrs. Perry H. Eldridge pleasantly entertained the Ladies’ Aid society of the Baptist church Wednesday after- noon. A home prayer meeting was held Thursday at the home of Deacon Mrs. William D? Beckwith of Smit| street. Rev. F. E. Coburn, pastor of the Baptist church, conducted the ser- vice. William Avery Gallup of Norwich, whose funeral was held last Saturda at the home of his son in Leffingwe was_well known_ here, being a half- brother of Miss Lucy Gallup and the late Simeon Gallup of Old Mystic. The Baptist conference room looks fine In its new decorations. Clarence 'W. Beckwith is spending a few days in ‘Boston in the interests of the Robert Palmer Shipbuilding com- pany of Noank. The trip was made by autotruck. The Bible study class of the Meth- odist church met Tuesday evening in the parish house and was conducted by the pastor, Rev. William Crawford. Reach Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Percy V. Stowe and daughters, Elizabeth and Eloise Stowe, have arrived at Los Angeles, Cal., where they will remain for a number of weelks. Clark B. Barnes has given up a fine position at Storrs Agricuitural college and returned to the home of his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Rarnes. Oaklawn, where he will assist his father in his lumber business, The house owned by Herbert S. Coit and brother, Harry Coit, on Brimstone Hill is being greatly improved on the interior and exterior. Trip by Wat to Florida. News has been received of the safe arrival at Tampa, Fla., of Alpheus H. Schoonover and daughter, Miss Nellie F. Schoonover. They greatly enjoyed the trip by water from New York to Tampa. The Stonington High school reopened Wednesday morning after being closed two weeks owing to the smallpox scare. Most of the Old Mystic pupils returned to school. Everett Midyette has returned to Chester, Ct., aftef a week end visit to Rev. and Mrs. Coburn at the Baptist parsonage. CLARK’S FALLS Saw Mill Started Again—Friends Sor- row for Death of George S. Champ- lin. Maicolm Thompson and_ helpers have started his sawmill again on the west road. Miss Elvira Perry has raturned from a_visit with her brother at Philadel- phia, and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Perry. at Hillside Farm. Mrs. Addie Bill is very ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs, L. E. Bill, east of the village. Mrs. Emma Bromley is caring for her. -Used to Exhibit at F; Friends of °S. Ghamplin were shocked at his sudden death on Sunday morning. Mr. Champlin made frequent visits to this village on bus- and | THOMPSON iness. He was always bright and cheerful and appeared much younger than his age—nearly 74. He was a ¥ _ successful farmer and took much in- |Churches Holding Union Services— terest in the fairs wherc he and his| ‘Baptists to Rebuild Burned Church son, George A. Champlin, made large i itli A e Death of William Covell. pEdward Spaulding, who was called| . gna % e s ana ere on account of the jliness an: H Bilins o7 W orssa = death of his_sister, Mrs. Frank Adams, | 3oushter, Ellen, of Worcester, —wer ; o guests at Nathan Chase's. has returned to his work at Moosup. Reve WEH. Glebel wos in Harttord Eimer E. Maine, who has been home [ Rk an Chinaay e o orter- several days, has resumed work at | D e e o 1 pheraia, ained by Mr. and Mrs. Barcla R e one time residents of Putnam. = Schools were closed Monday after- FITCHVILLE noon and Tuesday because of the deep e snow. At the Baptist church Sunday morn-| Mrs. Charles Davis has been very ili ing at 11 o'clock there will be a ser- | with quincy. Her daughter, Mrs. John mon by the pastor. Subject, Christ's | Logee, has been caring for her. Mission Among Men. Sunday school Dr. Val ja H. Parker spoke Tues at 12.15. Lesson to] , Jesus and the | dav evening in Grange | She is to ‘Woman of Samaria. John 4: 1 ., address the Thimble club at a later Mrs. Clifford Can#lin and daughter | date. of Bristol, Conn., are visiting the for- Missionary Meeting. mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jobn| smpe Woman's Home and Foreign Brown. s society of c egation - o and Mrx Bdward Doley have)| FUBICBATY soclety of the Congresation- returned from Elackstone, R. I, where they attended the funeral of a rela- tiv, ™M us, Wednesday afternoon A graduate nurse came from Wor- cester Saturday to care for Marion Erickson daughter's severe attack of s Mary Duggan of Norwich was the recent guest of the Misses King- [ et oon, B berger. = Rev. William Chase, assisted by Rev Mrs. Charles TPhilllps is a patient|carl ° Hazelton conducted Sunday at Backus hospital, Nor where she |y o ning worship for _both congregn underwent a serious operation for ap- pendi Nelson i Backus hospital. Reverence in Prayer was interesting and helpful. A Tnion Sunday school was held. Rev E. Hazelton preached in the evening. Baptists to Rebuild. A meeting of the Baptist chur members at the home of James Con verse last week voted to rebuild their church edifice. Many letters of sy pathy have been received and encou agement given in substantial form Death of William Covell. Following a brief iliness of pneu monia William Covell died at his Prov- iderice home, Saturday night. This comes as a great loss and shock to his family and friends. He had but re- cently established his pretty summer home and farm on Sunset Hill of this tions. ~ His sermon &n is also a patient at Grange Confers Degrees—Votes Visit Lebanon Grange. to The first and worked in Bozrah grange Wednesday evening, two candidates takimg them. After the initiation coffee, sandwiches and popcorn balls were passed around. It was voted that Bozrah grange visit Lebanon grange Feb. 22, 19 Mrs. Henry Clark is ill r daughter, Mrs. Grace Rose, is car- s were ith grip, ¥ i it for b ! The roads were so badly drifted in|place. His parents were former res {some places that the eelectman, A, G.|dents here. — He leaves his wife sister. Mrs. T.'M. Knight of this place. and two sisters in Pravidence. . WILSONVILLE Rudolph, Elsnor was taken Worcaster, Avery, had to shovel so the U. 8. mail and others could get through. His work was greatly appreciated. Nelson Stark at the Backus hos- pital. He was operated upon Wednes- day afternoon, Mrs. E. J. Miner has been confined to the house with a severe cold. to last Mrs. Memorial hospital, e week and at the latest news wes quite VOLUNTOWN comfortable. il Miss Marion Cregg of Webster cali- Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A.|®@ on Miss Ida Childs one day the i ing in U 'ha | past weel held their meeting in Union/hall Mon- |Past Weele ' @ ending & day evening. George B, Dawley is lil with grip. Natnan Graff spent the week end at his home in Norwich. few days with her aunt in Southbridge, Mass. Mrs. Edward Keezan was a Webster visitor Wednesday. V. vles ¢ u t - B e e o et o® | Irving Adams was in Webster Wed- The Ekonk Dramatic ciub presented | Nesday. Mrs. Charles Goodwin was at North Thursday. the piay Valley Farm in Union hall last Tuesday evening. The play proved to be a hit with those who attended. Miss Doris E. Brooke spent the week ASHWILLETT was a business t week. He also Mrs. Benjamin, Grosvenordale Fred Child was in Webster one day the past week Main han in Wi d on calle cal who recently. A S. G. Eggleston was at his farm here last week. Amasa Main moved into the S. P. Eggleston_house recently. George Pierce made a irip to West- erly the first of the week, The zero weather of last week and the severe snowstorm of Monday looks like winter had only just begun. Windham County SOUTH WOODSTOCK Judson Sanger died at his home here last Tuesday. The funeral was Fri- day at ome o'clock. Miss Ida Sanger is home for a few days Miss Nellie Towe who has beep vis- iting her sister in Webster returned home. James Coldman and daughter were CIRLS! WOMEN! TAKECASCARETS IFCONSTIPATED THEY LIVEN YOUR LIVER AND BOWELS AND CLEAR YOUR COMPLEXION. is s taken to the Backus hospital ster, DON'T STAY HEADACHY, BILIOUS WITH BREATH BAD AND STOMACH SOUR. Get a 10-cent box now. Tonight sure! Take Cascarets and enojy the nicest. gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced. Cascarets will liven your liver and clean your thirty feet of bowels with- out griping. You will wake up feeling - : g 1l be clea; in_town for a few days last week, |5rand. Your head ~w Miss Agnes Danlelson js quite ili at|breath right, tongue clean, stomac s sweet,” eyes bright, step eiastic and complexion rosy—they're wonderful. Freeman Nelson is suffering from a hard grip cold. Willlam Nelson was home for over Sunday. Mrs. H. W. Young who has been ill is improving. Get a 10-cent box now at any drus store. Mothers can safely give a whole Cascaret to children any time when cross, feverish, bilious, tongue coated or constipated—they are harm- less. PARMENTER & POLSEY ANIMAL FERTILIZERS Best results are obtained by the use of natural foods. Par- menter & Polsey Animal F :«ma-fi.m-‘ of our dealer or write for our free booklet of 1916 results. PARMENTEK & POLSEY FERTILIZER CO., Boston, Mass. 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