Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 24, 1917, Page 10

CENTRAL VILLAGE Fire Company Called to Plainfield Mill Boarding House—Supper and Entertainment—Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Dean Married Fifty Years. e Sende Lotk has besn the bridge R Ty et a Dr. Robert at New Rochelle, N. Y. Mrs. Mortimer Stetson has been a visitor in Norwich. an office in Provi- stenographer dence, has ed on account of the recent death of her father, and is em- ployed in the office at Lawton Mills in_Plainfield. Miss Gertrude Hall of Putnam and Mrs. A. E. Hall of South Killingly hate been visitors at L. Howard Cross’. Mrs. Clarence Peterman has been a Norwich visitor. Mrs. Arnold B. Mathewson was a recent visitor_ at Taftville. Miss_Lila Kilpatrick of Worcester spent Saturday and Sunday with her cousin, Miss Helen Bossett. Mrs. Frank Edgerton and daugh- ter, Hazel, spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Edgerton’s brother, George Greene at Washington, R. L. Much furniture belonging to the es- tate of Fitch A. Carey has been dis- Pposed of at private sale. Too Cold for School Sessions. Miss Bthel Collins has returned to her school in New Hampshire after a few weeks' stay at her home. The school was closed on account of the extreme cold weather so the children “could not attend. While at her home she has been doing clerical work for Town Clerk Sessions Adams and at the office of the Central Worsted Co. Barl Brags, who is employed at Ol- neyville, R. I, spent Sunday at his home. Mrs. Mary Rathbone and MMiss Grace Rathbone of Norwich have been visi- tors at Stephen A. Clarke's. Mr. Blanchard has moved his fam- ily here from Jewett City. They for- merly Hved here. Miss_Mirlam Vaughn of Norwich spent Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Simmons. Rev. John Wright, formerly pastor of the Dayville Congregational ‘church, preached here Sunday. He is taking a special course at Harvard. Mr. and Mrs. George Baker of Pu nam have been visiting Mrs. Baker mother, Mrs. Ellen Torrey. o'Clock Tea. The King’s Daughters held a meet- ing at their rooms Monday aftarnoon. A five o'clock tea was served for the ‘members. Mr. and Mrs. Samue! Mitchell have returned to their home in Manches- ter, NI H. ZLugene Collins has gone to Hollis- ton, Mass., to work in a store. Wilis Carpenter is recovering from blood polsoning in his hand, having hed # for several weeks. Miss Carrie Fellows of Danielson spent Monday with Mrs. Calinda Mc- Stay. Mrs. Robert Loring has been a Providence visitor. Albert C. Walker was in Norwich Monday. Mies Helen W. Tillinghast is assist- fng at the office of the Central Worst- Co. : Chimney Fire. Monday_afternoon about 4.30 the Central Fire Co. was called to the Plainfleld Woolen mill boarding house on account of a bad chimney fire. The fire broke through the roof about nine feet from the chimney. In a short time the fire was under control by using the fire extinguishers and the chemical enzine. Entertainment Followed Supper. Saturday evening the Ladies’ Aid society held a baked bean supper at the church. At 8 o'clock an entertain- ment in charge of Mrs. Mortimer Stet son wes given, using the following program: Vocal solo, Mrs. Walter Greene; piano duet, Miss Mary Ladd and Mrs. Mortimer Stetson; vocal so- Jo, A Little Bit of Heaven, Mortimer Stetson; solo, Down Where the River Shannon Flows, Mrs. Charles Brags. St. Patrick’s Day games were played. Golden Wedding. Sunday is the golden anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- Ham Dean, who have spent all of their married life in this village. WINDHAM Hiustrated Lecture—Local Guests at Frank Larrabee’s Birthday Dinner— Food Sale. = There will be = stereopticon lecture < FROM TWO STATES of F. J. Burnett . and Mieale had as week-end guests the lattdr's father and sister from Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Field visited the latter's parents at Foster, R. L., Sunday. Miss Clara B. Stokes is confined to her home ill with grip. Lisbon Pastor Attended. Rev. W. J. Reynolds of Lisbon was in town Saturday to attend the fu- neral services of Representative Wil- liam P. Kelley. Mrs. Maud Richards and two chil- dren of Providence and Miss Jeannie Cairns of Hartford visited Mr. and Mrs. George S. Michie over Sunday. Mrs. Earl Kent and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shippee of Putnam were guests of F. J. Burnett Sunday. Addressed Men's Club. Rev. William Pierce of Plymouth, Penn., occupied the <Congregational pulpit Sunday and gave interesting sermons, both morning and evening. Monday’ evening he addressed t} Men's club, telling of his Mediterra. nean trip which was greatly enjoyed. Died Suddenly. Dayville people were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Henry F. Harrington at his home in Elmville ‘Wednesday morning at'7.30. Mr. Har- rington and family have resided in town for many years. He leaves his wife and two daughters, Mrs. John Bilis of Fall River and Mrs. H. Den- ham Arnold, who lived at the home. Give Trial by Jury. The operetta, Trial by Jury, given in Columbia hall, Saturday evening, was & success in every way. A well-filled house, a fine program, ail sustaining their parts admirably. The affair net- ted nearly $150. There is some talk of repeating it in either Danielson or Putnam. Frank S. Kennedy has fitted up the rooms formerly used as the post of- “fice and they will be occupicd by Luther Day, who will vacate Mrs. Geer’s propert: WOODSTOCK Two Days' Extension School to Be Held Next Week—School Children Give Cantata. Miss J. T. McClellan has opened her house for the summer. Harry Child was a guest at Valley- side over Sunday. The pupils of Miss Bthel Spalding gave a plano recital last Saturday af- ternoon. Ten junior pupils took part and four of advanced grade. At the close light refreshments were served. Mrs. Clarence H. Child has returned from a visit to Mrs. P. R. Dean in Worceste: Extension School Program. An_extension school in home making condicted by the Connecticut AgTi- cultural college extension service, Co- operating with the Windham County Farmers' assoclation and the women of Woodstock and vicinity, is to be held Tuesday and Wednesday, March 27 and 28, at Agricultural hall. First day: 9.30-12 a. m. talk, Home Mak- ing; demonstration, The School Lunch; 115-4 p. m, canning and jelly mak- ing. Second day: 9.30-12 a. m. talk The Use of Salads in the Diet; dem- onstration, Salads and Salad Dress- ings; 1.15-4 p. m, ta'k, The Household Budget; demonstration, A Simple Af- ternoon Tea. The cantata The Queen of the Gar- den, given by the children of the public schools in Academy hall Friday even- ing, called out a large audience who greatly enjoyed the program which was under the supervision of Mise Prescott, the teacher of music. Miss_Leslie Sumner has visited her sister in New Britain WESTMINSTER Pastor Preaches On Building Charac- ter—Roth Auction—Spring Chicks Out. Fred W. Newton reached New York .on Friday, the 23d, on the steamship Moorish Prince from Brest, France. TLast Sunday the theme was Build- ing Character, the greatest construc- tion possible, and one in which all engage. Judge 20, 21. A good audi- ence paid close attention to this earn- est message. A flock of red-winged blackbirds and other spring birds are reported in Westminster. ‘The Roth auction was held at John Soderberg’s, Thursday with A. C. Witter as auctioneer. Many from this section were in attendance. Rev. and Mrs. T. E. Davies were guests of Dr. Adelard Givouard of New London, Monday. _3rs. Davies also visited friends in Norwich. Mrs. Levy and Mrs. Louise Ray- mond of New York were racent visi- tors with their mother, at Rosedale. Sunday evening on missionary work in the Rocky mountains. Several from town attended the Sunday school institute in Willimantio Wedneeday. ¢ Miss Frances Campbell of the Con- Mess. school for girls is spend- ing her vacation with her sister, Mrs. R. G. Waterous. Mrs. W. A. Raymold gave e § o'clock tea for a few friends Tues- Relgtives of Frank Larrabee were guests at a dinner in homor of his 60th birthday at his home in WAlli- mantic Sunday. Students Returning. Ralph, Alfred and Lester . Eaton. Harriet 'and Alan Guild are expected home this week from different schools for_the spring vacation. e Woman! onary is to meet with Mrs. George ook ang Miss Bmma Lerrabee at the homo of Miss Larrabee Tuesday gt 3 p. m. Qirs_Henry Bingham returned from Wilimantic and is staying with “Mrs. Homer Wood while_getting her new home in one of the Rood houses on Zion's Eill in order. Oiss Josephine Keeney was at hame from Addisons over Sunday. F. F. Coite and Willilam Davis have a large number of spring chickens, some over a month old, and all flour- ishing. ‘Miss Signe Olsen has recently gone to work in Norwich. Oswald Olsen i3 working with friends in Mystic. The Wednesday home-prayer cir- . | Annuat “and Roll Call of Bap. pomgl ki urch—Funeral of Mrs. Mary Moffitt—Pension Granted Veteran's ‘Daughter. * . The Baptist church held its annual meeting the first Wednesday in March. ' In the morning a roll call was held at which responses either in person or by letter was given by many members. At the noon hour those present sat down to a social feast. At 2 o'clock the reports of the trustees and the treasurer were read and ac- cepted. The treasurer reported all bills paid and a balance in the treas- ury of upwards of seventy doilars. Of- ficers elected were Wiiliam B. Potter, trustee for three years; Theodore D. Pond, clerk, and I. W. Chapman, as treasurer. After the business meet- ing Rev. E. A. Blake gave an address in place of the pastor of the Putnam Baptist church who was detained at home, having a funeral to attend. Stock Aucticned. Oliver W. Downs on Monday sold at auction his_stock on account of the high cost of grain and will raise po- tatoes and vegetables. Mrs. Anna B. Cummings, who has been away from her home nearly the entire -winter, has returned. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Frink have been ill with the prevailing distem- per. : Mrs. Moffitt’s Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Moffitt was held Tuesday afterncon in the chapel of the Congregational church, Rev. E. A, Kinmouth, the pastor, offi- clating. ~Burlal was in the South cemetery on her brother's plot. Mrs. Harold Stone is in the Day- Kimball ‘hospital, where she has been operated upon for appendicitis. - Granted a Pension. Miss Grace M. Copeland, helpless and dependent daughter of James Copsland, late of Co. F, Eighth Conn. Vols., 134th Co., Second Battalion, Veteran Reserve Corps and Co. H, 9th Light Veteran Reserve Corps, has been granted a_pension of $12 a month. Senator * Brandeges presented her claim. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Pond have re- turned to their homs, having spent the winter since Christmas with their children in Providence and Meriden. SCOTLAND Attendancé Banner, to Mrs. Ruth Geer’s School — Wiilimantic C. E. Union Convention With Local Union. Mrs. Liza K. Fuller went to West- erly Wednesday to address a W. C. T. U. meeting there. She return on Thursday. The school banner for the best at. tendance was recently awarded Sec: condary room taught by Mrs. Ruth Geer. Christopher J. Grattan has purchas- ed_a delivery car. Mrs. Delle Tracy has returned from Boston after a short stayv there. Home From Hospital. Charles W. Kenyon returned Sat- urday from Hartford where he under- went an operntion. He is much im- proveq in hea Fred Jones, after spending the win- ter here, has returned to Roston. The W. C. T. U. held its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon in _ the chapel. The meeting was based on the lifo of Lilllan Stevens. There were over thirty present. Light re- treshments were served. Union Convention. The Willimantic Christian Endeav- or Union will join the local union in a convention Lere on Saturday after- noon the 19th, of Mo th of Lewis Fitts—Accident to Mrs. Mary L. Pearl, at Norwich. Lewis Fitts, 25, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Fitts, Thursday noon, after several months’ iliness. He leives besides his parents a brother. Arthur. Edwin Togg is seriously scarlet fever and diphtheria. Margaret Nosworthy spent part of last week in Willimantic, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Mills, Mrs. Joseph Burchnall has returned from a_visit to her daughter, Mrs. James P. Sharpe of Pomfret. Mr. and Mrs. Negroponte spent a part of this week in Hampton, su- pervising work on thé house which they recently purchased and are hav- ing remodeled. Injured While in Norwich. Word has been received that 3rs. Mary L. Pearl, who is spending -the winter in Norwich, recently met with 2 painful accident. P. H. Lord spent the last week-end in_Springfield. Mr. and Mre. R. R. Porter, who have been spending the winter in Bahama, are mow at 9t Augustine, a. il with Mrs. Charles H. Benziger is visiting her daughter, Mrs. William A. Pearle. EKONR ————— Go-to-Church Band ' Organized—Gal- cles had for their thought, “Ye are My witnesses, saith the Lord.” Isiah 43:10. Witnesses of what? Why? SOUTH KILLINGLY All-Day Session of Farmers® Institute at Grange Hall. There was a good attendance at the farmers’ institute held in Grange hall Thursday. The speakers presented their subjects in an able manner. It was an all-day session and the ladies served luncheon at noon. Mrs. A. E. Hall and Gertrude Hall visited schools in Moosup, Central Village and Danielson Friday. Mrs. Leonard Wilson of Plainfleld attended the institute Thursday and spent the night at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Goodsell. ‘A A Jacques was in Dayville re- Guests from Norwich. ‘The Misses Johnson entertained their nephew from Norwich Sunday. I H. Johnson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Woods of Mount e Sexnie Joseph: p: e Josephson was a recent visitor in Mansfield with her daugh- ter. Ofrs. Arthur ws. The Ladies’ Aid society held a food sale in the chapel Friday afternoon in cently to visit Jacob Pidge, who is spending the winter there. ‘Winsor Barlow of Auburn spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. 'W. Barlow. - OMrs. P. H. Coffey, who has been suf- fering from a severe cold, is able to be ou ‘Mrs. Raymond Gates was in Daniel- son Wednesday. charge of Mrs. M. R. Plumb. The directress for March, Miss Elizabeth Anderson, was at the food table. DAYVILLE Lisbon Pastor at Funeral of Repre- sentative Kelley—Sudden Death of Henry F. Harrington. Miss_Dorothy Porter of Providence spent Sunday with Mrs. Frank Field CHAPLIN Guest From lowa—Neff Farm Sold— Auction at the Turner Place Rev. W. B. Sandford of Des Molnes, Iowa, was a visitor with his father, Charies Sandford, at South Chaplin, a few days over last Sunday. Frederick G. Neff has sold his place and wili move to the farm known as the George James place. Mr. Neff is employed af the Hartson Machine shop in North Windham. Earl of the Lowel] Textile school was at home for ths week-end. Ailton S. Burnett and cousin Wal- ter Green, Jr, of Worcester, were the Mr. and Mrs. Frea Burnett . Gillette was a Sunday Mr. end Mrs. Georse S. ich Town. 2 entertained for the Charles S. Turner, who recently sold his caitle, farming implements, hay and a variety of articles at pub- lic augtion, Wednesday. Mr. Turner has purchased the property in the village known as the Waterman Griggs piace and will move there. Mrs. Michael Landeck, who went to St. Joseph's hospital for treatment, returned home Saturday. Mrs. W. B. Gallup, who has been il since Defore Christmas, lup-Tanner Marriage Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Everett B. Gallup of Howard, R. I, were week-end guests at E. B/ Gallup's and attended church ere. Rev. Emmons White preached a very helptul sermon Sunday morning. A new “Go to church band” of boys and girls has been formed. Gallup-Tanner. Earl N. Gallup and Miss Phebe Tanner were united in marriage Tues. day afternoon, March 20. The cere- mony was performed in the church and Rev. Arthur Barwick of Plain- fleld was the officiating clergyman. They are away on a honeymoon trip. Mrs. George Gallup has gone to Danielson on account of illness in her daughter’s family. ‘There was no school Tuesday after- noon on account of a teachers’ meet- ing in Sterling. g SR T P ELMVILLE James-Place Marriage — Wichita Girls Entertained. R. L. Kenyon has a fine pen of Sil- ver Campine hens. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Milligan and daughter of Wauregan visited Sunday at J. H. Milligan’s. Chester Arnold moved _ from Sayles farm to aDnielson Tuesday. Mrs. Wood -of Providence is visiting at the home of her-son, How- ward S. Wood. Mrs. C. B. Wheatley of Providence called on Mrs. H. S. Call Monday. Mrs. Daniel Wood of Danielson and Mrs. Ridais and son of Providence the have been guests of Mrs. Clayton Wright. Mrs. J. Jasmin has returned from a visit in Providence. Miss Sarah Conway of Putnam spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Dwyer. Miss Olive L. Kent entertairied the Wichita Girls at her home Wednesday evening. Janes—Place. Frederick R. Janes of Dayville and Miss Nellle M. Place of Eimville were E"X“&:‘“% emaais: pecan: . A. at i parson- age in Danielson. Mr. and Mrs. Janes The - King's " e adepn e o ey ip P Eynsieiivereie S G S the home of her ch! od, s 2 ter, Cora, who nas bece caring ot her mother. dur: ing her illness, has returned to her home for a. few - Mrs. Clarence sistar;: Mrs. Everétt staying with her + Mrs. B9 H ho_is Slowly:improving: Huntlngton, who. B impt ‘war, has made a cabinet in the - ner ‘of his sitting robm-where all: his relics of the rebellion: ‘kept. - QUARTERLY-CONFERENGE a good report of work dome. Th Sunday school” superintendent Teport- ed the school in a fidurishing condi- tion. ' The scheol raised more foney for missions thie past year: than has been raised in any previous year. The church treasurer réported the fimarices in_excellent condition: * The - ence year will close with all bills paid leaving a balance In the treasury to begin the confererice vear. ' The following stewards were elect- ed: S. R. Joslin, D.’N. Porter, John Ransom, C. L.-Robbifis, Rev. -Oerrick Ransom, Miss Ann S. Hoyle, Mrs. 5. R. Josiin, Mrs. L. W. Young, Mrs. D. N. Porter, Mrs. Jennie Robinson, Mrs. Mary Woodward, Miss Edythe Wood- ward, Mrs. John Ransom: district steward, John Ranson; feserve, Silas Joslin; recording steward, Mrs. G. T. Robbins. i Committees for 1917. ’ Foreign and Home Missions, Church Extention—Miss Bdythe Woodward, AMrs. G. T. Robbins, Mrs. John Ran- som. 5 e ; Sunday school—C. L. Hobbins, . Miss Julia Robbins, Mrs. L. W. Young. Temperance/—L. D. Robbins, Mrs. Jennie Robinson, Mrs. F. C. Ross, Mrs. S. R. Joslin. & Carrie Rob- G. T. Robbins, Miss Ann S. Music—John Ransom, Mrs. F. C. Ross, Mrs. George Dixby, Mrs. John Ransom (chorister). Mrs. S. R. Joslin, Mrs. A. L Tourtellotte, Mrs. Everett Huntington, Miss Edythe Woodward, G. T. Robbins. siimating—Mrs. G. T. Robbins, Mr. and Mrs. John Ransom, S. R. Joslin, Mrs. Minnie Bixby. % . Education—Ars. Robert Joslin, Mrs. D. N. Porter. Miss Fdyfhic Woodward. Auditing—Mr: and Mrs. F. C. Ross, |.Mrs. John Ramsom.: i Trier of Appeals=—C. L. Robbifs. Parsonage—>rs. G. T. Robbins, Mrs. George Bixby, Mrs. K, C. Ross. Mra. A. 1. Tourtellotte, Mrs. L. W. Young, Mfs. _N. Porter, Mrs. John Ransom. Delezate to Willimantic - Camp—L. D. Robbins. Sousion - frs. oyle. De exate “to Taymen's: Associntioh— ._R. Joslin. Mrs.-John Ransom. - Reserve Delegates—Edythe Wood- ward, Mrs.Minnie Bixby: The pasior - was - unamimously in- vited to return for another year. March 1Sth -one united with church in full, from probation. CANTERBURY GRE&N Frank W. Barber -Supplies Pulpit— Traveling Library To Be Loaned to Town. ' . John Ransom, Miss the Frank W. Barber of Putnam, sup- plied the pulpit last Sunday during a necessary absence of the pastor. His subject was Faith.. This coming Sun- day, Rev. M. H. Jones will have re- turned and will preach as usual. The Christian Endeavor in _the evening will be led by Miss F..E.. Brown. Traveling Library. Those who attended the Extension School will remember the - collection of interesting and valuable books of- fered and used -for inspection and re- ference between . sessions. . These books have by request been gathered into tarveling 'Hbrary form and will be loaned to the different.towns. for local distribution. following the close of the winter's' courses. It is owing to Canterbury’s united interest in and desire for the books that this favor is granted by the School Extension Ser- vice. Canterbury ' will therefore be first stopping place for. the books on their travels. A list Will be given later upon their arrival. Mrs. Harold Hetrick has started.on her return trip_to San Antonlo. Texas. Mrs. James Lathrop spent Tuesday in_Hartford. Milo Appley spent .the week-end . with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Appley, returning to Athol, Monday by automoblle, accompanied by James Appley. = e Miss Fanny ‘Brown Has been the guest_of Mrs. Charles Fox at High- land Court hotel, Hartford... . Lesiie Gardner has been the guest of_his uncle, William Towne. Rev. and Mrs. Frank Miller have been recent visitors in New - York city. and Mrs. Joseph Glebas of M. Black Hill have.the sympathy of the infant community in the loss of th daughter... Charles Kenyon -hds recovered sut- ficiently after an operation to have left the Hartford hospital Elias Kilpatrick is very comfortable and galning at Backus hospital, Nor- He has many Canterbury vis- Frank George Dies From Pneumonia— Over Fifty, Including Putnam Guests, at Church Social. Miss Edith Buell of Eastford was called to her home to attend the fu- nperal of her grandtather, - Framk George, who died from pneu: bis nighter's homar T o At Mrs. Charles Clark -of Eastford spent last Wednesday with her par- ents, at the parsonage. Church Social. 4 Over fifty gathered at . the parson- age Wednegday -evening at a church social. A pleasing program of read- ings and. singing - was -rendered.. The pastor gave several selections om' the violin, accompanied by Mrs. Charles Clark’ at_the organ: - There were 17 present from Putnam OM. E..church and those ‘who. assisted .in Ppro- gram. Miss Hazel Perry, Miss. Florence Darling, Hérbert- Marsh and Addison Seekins. The services at {he M. E. church ‘Thy - Tnorning.; The Promibed c;fl‘i% mornine. - E: The. subjedt for :eveniig was Li Satan’s Neighborhood. eteran of the Civil | a cor n the rables and known to have en- countered dogs All dogs_in town_have. been- ‘the hand while attempt fen. on th i Ay ing to separate the stman and his own. The wound was Fred Newell's Dog -Catches Mink in ‘Mr. and Mrs. Stevens of Chariton, -Mass,, accompanied by George Morse, ‘who formerly lived here, visited rela- tives here ‘Sunday and Mr. Morse at- tended church. Afrs. Fannie Childs was taken to the Johtan-mha.l Saturday for treat- ‘men ‘Mrs. George Lipps enterzd the John« son hospital in Stafford Sunday. Fred Newell's dog caught a large mlgu{- in the dooryard one day last Weel WARRENVILLE Mrs. Raymond Baker is entertaining friends. from New Xork city. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. James spent Wednesday_in the Thread City. Mr. and Mrs. Wailter C. Brown -spent a few days with Mr. Brown's par- ents, in_Willimantic. N. J. Bond held the monthiy teach- ers’ meeting in this village Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. H. F. Scott was a recent guest at dinner of Ellen D. Mathewson. Mrs. Lizzie Novel was in Williman- tic a few days last week. CLARK’S CORNERS Miss Pansy Neff of Eastford is vis- iting her mother here. The Evans farm has been sold to New York purchasers. A representative of nurseries was in_town Wednesday. There is talk of raising a Home guard here, with Robert Clark cap- tal Toiland County ANDOVER Church Meeting Today—Work For, the “Red 'Cross—Grange Invited to Co- lumbia. Rev, T.conard Smith of Mansfie'd oc- @upind the ~ulet of the Congregation- a1 church Sunday. The aranze held its regular meeting at the town hall Mondav evening. A very interesting programme was giv en.. Church Mesting. The meetine of the First Feclesfas- tieal soctets of the Congregational church will be held this _(Saturday) ~fter~oon at the conference house at 3 o'clock Red Cross Branch Formed. “T'he ladies of thé fown met at the town hall In the interest of the Red Cross work and annointed a commit- tee. Aiss Certrude White is chairman ond will direct the work under the Hartford chante: Al ‘were much Interested. Meaetings to be held each Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Inez Gilchrist has returned to her ‘home in this pince after spending the winter in New York. ‘Andover crange invited to at- tend the 25th anniversary of Colum- bia zrange Wednesday evening large number to attended. Mrs, Sarah White of South Coven- try is a_visitor at the home of E. M. Yeoman's. W. B. Sprague was a Hartford itor Wednesday. COVENTRY Ready Helpers Give Masquerade So- cial—Fox Carries Off Hen. Rev. Tuesday from his vacation home in Passaic, N. J. The mid-week prayer meéting was held at the home of F. W. Chase Wednesday evening. Masquerade Soci The Ready Helpers gave a mas- querade sociai in the chapel Thurs- day evening. The young men fur- nished the refreshments in boxes and the young ladies bought them. August Hillman of Astoria, N. Y., is spending a few days at his place here. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Abbot-and Mrs. Eva Daggett of Willimantic: were Buests of Miss Sarah-B. Perkins dur- ing the week. Fox Steals. Hen. A fox carried away a heén Délong- ing to Eric Johnson from _her -brood. of young chickens early Wednesday morning. When -it: returned for the chickens it was frightened away by Mr.” Johnson. He. now says he is a bellever in preparedness. BOLTON NOTCH Mrs. Elmer Hotchkiss was called to Hartford Stnday by the death of the father of the little girl she 15 caring or. Mr. York of the Praying band of Hartford, held a meeting at M. W. Howard's Saturddy night and one at Loren Maine's, Sunday afternoon. Dr. M. M. Maine has rented the cottage or his nephew of South Man- chester. Mr. and Mrs. Harley De Wolfe were in_Hartford Sunday night Miss Mabel Howard is ill at ber brother-in-law’s, in South Man- chester. Mrs. Washington Doolittle is home from a six weeks’ visit in New York. Mrs. Mamie Doolittle and two children are visiting Mrs. Doolittle’ mother, Mrs. Steel. Goed Will Boys Give Successful Whist Funeral of George Tennant. W. C. Robinson officiated as_super- intendent of the Congregational Sunday school Sunday during the ab- scence of E. A. Smith. who was out of town for a few days: Whist Party. The Good Will boys gave another ‘whist party in their club rooms on ‘Wednesday evening. i Stdney Hewitt of Hartford was home for the week end. B Funeral of George Tennant. Fineral services for George Ten nant were held at the Halord S. Winship returned at. his For Men and Ladies New Apparel ~ For Spring Norwich public, knowing that its values will be compared and will be found equal to those offered by any strictly cash store. And you have the added advantage of pay- ing in easy payments. We Cater to Men, Boys, Ladies and Misses. And Guarantee to Sell at Cash Store Prices. Everything for Everybody Come in—it costs nothing to look—and if you do buy you’ll be satisfied. CREDIT The Prudential Outfitiing Go. 115 Main Street, Norwich as been T one daughter, all being present at the, Friday evening was well attended. | Four Corners. funeral with tie exception of one son.| Supper was served at =ix o'clock after |11 Corbitt since Thur 3 Charles, who 1s in Alaska. which the rol! was cailed. Dr. A. B.|week.® She will zot 1o W Dwight Tucker of Hartford was_the|Coats spoke in the evening to an in- [nexi, for o weel end visit with frie Mises Grace R. D: ' over Surdav guest of his mother, Mrs. | terested audience. . A. Burnham. - visited Mjss Maud Brigham fr 8 Jaines Clark of Hartford, n_former e day to Tuesday and Mrs. Fe teacher of the Center ' Grammar WILLING7ON Collum cn Tuesday and Weane schooi. was the week end guest of —_— Party at Vestry. Daniel Horton. _ Wiss Pratt Resigns as Sunday School | on Mopdsy ctering STies Dage = formies Carrle Iellork was in Hart-|"'guperintendent—Sicceeded By Miss |a pirty to dbout i seore of 0 Among the Wil'lmantic visitors on| Chalker. ) EL e s g Vednesday were Mrs, W. O. Sey T me tim® is r At Miss’ Tertha Borter of Tetbvon | . There were 40 at Eible school Sun- |been il for som 1 and, Miss Ethel Hilla of Gilead. day. Mr. Parker's excellent sermon Club Meeting. was from the words, “We are fearful- | The Country ciub will meet STAFFORD ly. and wonderfully made” and treated | (ga'yranv) evoni e S of the obligation and necessity of teach- ‘*q 2FEH D, VT D o2 — ing fhe young a knowledge of their |, o0% (5 I moety e Closing Lecture on China—Rev. H. A. 41, mental and spiritunl natures, | pU R making this of greater _importance than the traditional “Thre R’ Superintendent Resigns. The resignation of Miss Alice W. Pratt as superintendent of the elemen- tary department and of the graded work was rend and accepted and Mra. Brown was chosen to express the af- fectionate regret that illness made this break necessary. Miss Pauline Chalker was chosen superintendent Miss Pratc will be obliged to drop the church and Sunday school work even % she takes up her work as teacher of the Center school for the remainder of her year. There will be only one more Sun- day -morning service cn the Hill for the next half year. Rev. Harold Austin Gardner from Chicago last week. stopping off at New Haven for a nizht with his| parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gard-| ner and sister, Miss Amy, and coming Williarh Recd Religious will be conducted by next Sunday afternoon at Hersey to Devote Himself to Tem- perance Work—Reunion of Members of Ministerial Union. TRussell is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Rourke of Wales. Mrs. Julia Belcher is recovering from n severe case of grip which re- quired the services of a graduate nurse. ot STOKRS Freshmen Elude = Sophomores Lecture On China. & B A Dr. Puffer save his third and last el i e lecture on China Sunday evening at the Universalist church. Will Work For Temperance. Rev. H. A. Hersey, formerly pastor of the local Universalist church, has given up his pastorate in Caribou, Me., and will devote his whole time to di- recting the temperance work of the Universalist churches. Mr. Hersey has been acting as Sunday school tem- perance superintendent of the Unlver- salist churches in connection with his|on next day to visit his grandmoth- pastorate at Caribou, but through aler and aunt. His father joined him generous endowment by friends of the!for Sunday and Monday and thev went cause he will now devote his whole |on to Spencer, Mgss., to visit his time to work. Mr. Hersey will make|sister, Mrs. Frank Spooner and fam- La Have Circle. The tering by the Sophom. the campus by front of the r afternoon at 2 o'cle followed, by the Sor ble to hold th rd the same evenl Tea a Succe The Falss' Cirefe he lar meetinz in the chur Thursday aftsrnoon. T sults of the last t came his headquarters in Roxboro, Mass. |ily. i s o o Sursil Reunion of Charter Members. == ville T v A TRl A reunion of the charter members MANSFIELD DEPOT Mre, E.- Sinnott ik ng at of the Stafford Ministerial union was home In. Hopkinton, M sistant pastor of the church. There Club Meeting This Evening. p S Btk Glechasaty Were present besides Rev. and Mrs. IR v T R L Frank Wheeler of Palmer, visited friends in this village on Sat:! urday. Mr. and Mrs. John Snow, of Hart- ford, were at the home of Mr. Snow's parents_Saturday and Sunda: Miss Bertha Hotham and Mrs. Ruth Ferguson, both of Willimantic, visited at the Kome of Miss Botham's par- Todd, Rev. H. A. Blake of Colchester, Rev. J. 'W. Ballantine or Stafford and Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Hersey of Foxbo- ro, Mass, and Mrs. J. W, Ely. Letters of regret were received from Re Thomas Tyrle, detained by fliness of Mrs. Tyrie, Rev. and Mrs. R. M. D. Adams and Mrs. Margaret Marrell de- tained by engagements. Luncheon day afternoon, EAGLEVILLE All is quiet in this village, with bus iness humming in the mill at pr ity rate. was served and a soclal hour follow- |ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Botham ir P YT ed filled with reminiscenses of good |this village, from Saturday to Mon- Can's:Halp Wanddeing. ? old Stafford days. A message of | day last One somets s \\\,‘nu(i’lx sympathy was sent to Rev. Thomas|the vestry of Dunham Memorial [ 8. Stone, grand chief engin Tyrie. The Tuesday evening rehearsal for|Brotherhood _of lLocomo Miss Katherine Taft is employed In|the drama was held at the home of|eers, is any relation to M v Newton, Mass. the Misses Ruth and Ella McCollum. 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