Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 14, 1917, Page 11

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Gommnwas. Beautitully was potted plants, many ot tional. church in preaching service the save an. Easter -con- Cream Supply Short. d Leavins has moved his fam- from the creamery to Killingly, ere he has rented a farm and is to into poultry raising. He could not d suficient cream to make butter- ce of the ng_a success. The Women's club of Brooklyn met onday in pite of the heavy fail -of o early that day, which measured exceed six imches in depth. Mrs. fanford was the hostess. George W. Eastment, now of Wash- ton, D. &, was in town of lats to 1 his farm It possible {o an.app . hi patly 45 Whout'he soid Ta thrown the property back upen ‘Apnie and Mabel Dyer came Tuesday to their homte, haying ent the winter on the Pactfic coast. Old Elm Rerioved. 'The selectmen have taken down the elm that stood in front me ptist parsonage as it had o ed and-unsafe_to_longer stand. o telephone and eisctric light com- ny had to move their wi n or- to save them the work} ting them up when the en. *L Easter Concert. 3 he Easter exercises givem' by the n tional Sunday school of o0klyn, on Easter Supday morning well by e congrega- o preasent; | The. foliowing. progvain Tendered: Prelude, by the organ- = 3 =prayer, by pastor: duet, The Stone- is Rolled Away, Misses Emily Logee and “Tyrtle Mever: recitation, Give, TY: Scott Page: Tone. schoot, Hall the Day: recttat 5 o ; recitations, Give a Greeting _to i 85 S$dng, school, My Re- ¥eemeér Liveth: church collection and Feports; recttatione, Our Risen Lord, ‘Bertha Helen Ward; Christ is Risen, Touisa iSon: song, school, Christ %he Lord is Risen Today; address, Estor: song, school, The Wondrous Bawn:' hasediction. E t new pupils have been added to the Sunday school since the first Of the ‘year, thie school at present is in = flourishing conditlon. " Had Egg Hunt. Miss Daisy L. Mqver, teacher of Stetson echool, No. 7, gave an _egg bunt to her puphs a: her home Wed- mesday. The children had’ great fun hunting for the baskets and egss. After a rest they Wers invited to par- igke of & well prepared dinmer. The rémaining part of the day was spent fln‘h‘m" playing games and recita- EAST THOMPSON New Pastor ‘at Methodist Parsonage s —Easter Concert. Rev. Frank B. Chamberlain left Thompson Saturdey for his new of at Old Mystic. “"The Sunday school of the East ZThompson Methodist church gave a 225" o Bood Dutber of the yewns pen: 3. & Dumber of the you: - ple 'taking part. e Rev. T. A. Hodgdon entéred upon his duties as pistor of the East Thomp- son Methodist church_preaching his first sermon Easter Sunday, and is getting comfortably in the mage. Mrs. Hodgdon is kept.in & severe cold. .-WOODSTOCK VALLEY Harold Barrett is visiting his mother, Mars. Cora Barrett. Miss Harriett Slingsby is in Danlel- mon this week. fChester, Hatatat subatituted for Mr. ss Wednesday carrying the malil t i Roes te tovin ‘ . H. S8 Ke ¥ g n':l?h g into Kenyon's Adfer Potter was able to be it on -, ot on ‘Sunday. Successful in Conteat. ~ Elmer - | Fanny Childs were sold at = hiten ot ihe jguest of Mr. and A foundation iz u:{ laid for an addition to the home the late Mrs. Jane Lova ¥ Miss Sarah Dickenson fell recent- 1y and broke her leg. She was taken |- rhe houehold Sood of the iate Mrs ugel T iro ‘auction Saturday at her residence in this vil- lage. Mrs. Joseph Ribickey has returned home, after many weeks’ illness in New London. Joseph Ribickey was taken to the Johmson hospital last Saturday. Surprise Visit. About twenty-five of the yourg peo- ple surprised Mrs. F. N. Chaffee with 2 miscellaneous shower at the home of her parents Saturday evering. Among the presents was a very handsome chair. Refreshments were served. Easter Music. : The foliowing Easter music was rendered Sunday morning -at the Universalist church: Prelude, Faster Dawn, Claussman; anthem, Now “is Christ Risen, Nichol; eoprano sola, Resurrection ‘Morn, Parker; offertory, Melodle, Earle; poétiude, Hartman. An ter. concert by the chlldren of the Buiiday echool followsd regular morning service, taking place of the Sunday-school session. At 430 p. m. the cantata “The Risen Pomona Mesting.” The - fneeting of Bast Central Po- mond, Grange will be hel€ next Wed- nesday. Members and their ‘families of Wol- cott lodge, A. F. & A.° M. will hold & reunion next Thursday evéning in Grange hall in honor of their 30 memi- bers. All who are interésted in the forma-1. tion of a boys' and girls’ chu meet in Gratige hall at 7. nesday evening. John Gifford, county agricultural agent will explaln, the Durpose of the ciub. G 15 Miss Margaret Black: ;has . been spending & week in New York. the ‘B‘]‘“lt( of her brother, Corporal W. A. ack. STORRS . Local Branch of Red Cross to be Formed—Cadet Battalion Inspected —Book Club’s Generosity. At a meeting held recently it was voted to form a local branch of the Tled Cross and to be affliated with the Hartford organization. Military Activities. Capt. Power of the General Staff of the United States Army has been in- specting the cadet battalion. ‘Wednesday there was inspection of the battalion in close order and re- view. In the afternoon there was work in outpost and signal work. Thursday there was a sham battle near the grist mill in Gurleyville. Several of the students are planning to take ex- aminations for commissions in the army, while many others will go into training at army training camps. Generosity of Book Club. The Book Club held a . meeting Tuesday evening in Grove Cottage. It was’ voted to pay the expenses of a peaker representing the Red Cross. 1t was voted to give ten dollars to the Red Cross work of the local organi-. zation. Twelve dolars are to be sent 10 Beigian Relief work. The subject of the meeting was Current Events. Miss_Thompson spoke of Music -in the War. Mrs. Beach gave a view of Women’s Work in the War.. Mrs. Amory gave a resume of the events of the past week. Dr. E. W. Sinnott has bBeen .spend- ing a few days in Bridegater, Mass. Dr. H. D. Newton has been.in Pitts- field, Mass., for a short visit. BOLTON NOTCH Mrs. Loren Maine, Miss Mary Cros: Mrs, M. E. Howard and W. B. Rice were Hartford visitors Wednesdsy. Mr. and Mrs. Johp Merriss, Bradford were at Dr. M. M. Maine's over Sunday Mrs. Harley DeWolf, was a Hartford visitor Thursday. Charlie Foward _of Manchester Green wad in town Tuesday. M. W. Howard was in Rockville on Tuesday. - : E. A. Shaw was in New York over Sunday. Mrs. E..M, Howard was a Hartford visitor Tuesday. Mrs. Jessie Smith ‘@hd daughter, Bernice, were Manchester vilstors Saturday. - Miss Edith Darling of West Hart- ford is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. 1as’ Davidson. Mrs. Thomas Skinner was in Man- chester Monday. RIPLEY. HILL School opened Monday, the Sth, after a vacation of one week. Burton Flint has moved from the % to the home of his grandfather, ey. ‘The roads over the hill. 'which have Méuu:;ry muddy thls spring, are im- provi Mr. and Mre. John Runarts of South Manchester were guests of R. W. Ha- zen over Sunday. . . George Freeman was home _over Sunday, making the trip.from South Manchester on his new motorcycle. Miss Julia White has been' viaiting relatives in Andover and Chaplin the past week. - Thomas Rowley of Winsted Is the new foreman on_the White farm. Hosanna; | were guests of Mrs. 's mother, T L i e 2 Mrs. G. W. Miller. and little Herbert Bosworth were guests of Mrs. F. H. Ballou in West Stafford last Wednes- Semeralia, who were united in mar- riage April 1st, at Stafford Sprinse, will make their home in Palmer, Mass. New Pastor A: Rev. G. H. Wright ang Bast Hartford moved Wi the Methodist parsonage. ” Easter Concerts. There were Easter coneerts in the Congregational ‘and Methodist church- s, which were decorated with carna. tions and other flowers. . Funeral of H. A. Gillingham. H. R. Gillingham, 45, died at his home last Monday from pleursy. He €ame to this place about five years ago from New York city. He .was @ or and carpenter by irade. He § survived by his wife and five chil-’ n, his mother, a brother and a sibter, @il of this town. The funeral was held at St. Edward's Catholic church at Stafford Springe, Friday family of esday into MANSFIELD DEPOT Joseph ‘Herhburg Enters Hospital— Children Give Easter Exercises— Recent Guests. Joseph Hernburg of the colony lgun - aryy went €5 Trov, N ¥ 00 wesk, for surgical treatment in a hospital. Mrs, T. L, Garvey visited her moth- er in Willlmantic during the latter half of last week. Mrs. Fenton McCollum entertained Miss Della Whitman of Putnam over Easte Miss Pertha Botham and Miss Ruth Ferguson, of ‘Willimantic, were East- er visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Botham, from Friday to Monday last. Harvy Wood has been ill for some time, from a severe attack of grip. T.'L. Garvey attended the funeral of his niede, Marjorie Connor in Willi- mantic, 'onday. Children Give Pantomime. Easter services at Dunham Memorial church were well attended. ‘The dec- orations of the audience room were elaborate and beautiful; and the exer- sices by the children, including a panaomime by five girls, were greatly enjoyed. = Mrs. A. E. Botham, Mrs. Fenelon McColluh and Mrs. Samuel Austin at- tended the Social Corner meeting at the W. C. T. U. rooms, Willimantic, on Wednesday, April 11. Miss Gladys Beebe of Storrs passed Baster Sunday with her grandparents and aunt at Frederick Chadwic! Easter Vacation. ‘The Village school closed for Easter recess Thursday, April 5. The spring term will begin Monday, April 16, Mrs., Laura Reynolds of Mansfield Four Corners, visited at W. H. Cor- bitt's Saturday to Monday last. WILLINGTON How Easter Was Observed—Home- Comers For the Holiday. It was a beautiful Easter. church was never decorated more artistically. There were jardineres of pussy willow with bright winged but- ter-flies here and there evolved by the magic of Mrs. Smith and the young ®irls of the Sunday school. The many The of | Potted plants were from Mrs. Robbins and Miss Mersereau, and the lilies, carnations, roses, daffodils and _ other owers were as for many years from Clarence Spellman. Preston, in. mem. ory of those who made his childhood happy_here upon this hill-top. There were 50 at Bible school. The pastors sermon was beautiful. The music was sweet, with hymns weil chosen. In the evening the concert by the children passed off very successfully. At Memorial church the day was made memorable by the organization in the afternoon of 2 Woman's Union Misionary soclety. Easter brought a birthday for Chas. Joseph Parker, the first at Easter In his Tourteen véars. james Carpenter came Saturday from Willimantic where he s at work for the Linen company to call on his friends'and neighbors. Frank Passard came from Hartford where he is at work in a machine shop. Frank came from Austria when he “was 14 and says he is glad he did and that America is his country. * HEBRON Moesting of L. A. 8.—Speclal Decora- tions and Music at Easter Services. Miss Lord has been ¢ of frient in Bellflflnmh "Bkh. .nH—t‘f sister, Miss Lord, has substituted as teacher. axtiord wers Saster ety of Bam ler ests Mrs. Martin's parents. Mr. and Mre. G. A. “The L. A S. of the Congregational urch met with Mrs. Howard Hart %flnfll{ afternoon. 3 Miss le Palmer of Columbia, mmmtmocmnm -lh-x.c to work of the new degree team and to enjoy the harvest supper. The Dramatic club of the Grange went to Seémers Friday evening sive the play Willowdale, which they :-;v- here eo successfully a few weeks 0. 0 MASHAP, Improvements at School Building — “Sea @uils Visit the Lake—interest in Home Guard Qrganization. o Fhi Dm;lnx the vacation. e school was equipped with tw ad) desis. Formerly ohairs e T atiantiansy S e af Wi T Frank Dio, Felix Dio, Lucia Young. County Agent Gifford of the Tol- land Farm Bureau expects to come here sqon to further the interests of the boys and girls in gardening, Andie Rizner, of Stafferd high school, spent the Easter vacation at his_home here. Fairman Howard spent the vacation With his grandmother, Mrs. M. H. _ | Soule, at Hydeville. Mrs. Lyman Moore was a recent guest of her daughter, Mrs. P. B. Williams of Worcester. Deputy Fire Warden. H. R._Howard has been appointed deputy fire warden by Seletman Fred V. Horseman. Interest in Home Guard. Interest has been aroused over the proposition to form a Home Guard. Mashapaug will have a good repre- sentation at the town meeting today (Saturday), at which time the quest- tion will be voted upon. Gulls On the Lak Last week a flock of six, large, white birds were geen at the Lake. No one in the village had ever seen any birds like them before in this section of the country. Search reveal €d the fact that they were sea gulls. No one had any idea that sea gulls flew so far away from their home by the sea. The ice on the fake disappeared last week and water is within two feet of high water mark. COVENTRY Recruits Coming in for Home Guard —Ready Helpers’ Patriotic Pro- gram. Rev. Harold S. Winship delivered a yvery able FEaster sermon Sunday morning. In the Sunday school thers was an Easter exercise. Home Guard Forming. The address by the Hon. F. P. Fen- ton, of Wilimanti®, Monday evening, to & large audience for the purpose of organizsing a Home Guard compan was very much _appreciated. ‘The Post Surgeon, Dr. W. L. Higgins was also present and made some remarks. At the close twenty-one were enlisted by the recrulting officer. Others have heen enlisted since, and it is hoped that the number will be made up to e o i e mi prayer meeting w: held Wednesday evening at '-:ln'hm.: of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace McKnight. Patriotic Program. At the regular mesting of the Rea. Helpers held Thursday Svening in the chapel a very fine trioti was carried out. o S T Mrs. Arthur Shepard of Hamden is visiting her parents, Mr. and M: W, Chase. g oix rs. Alice Peaslee has her home in Rockville. Tty BOLTO™ Was Observed at Congre- Church—Teachers’ Meet- How Easter gational ing. Easter in the Congregational church, the special music consisted of violin solos, by Miss Mary Mathein: duet by Mises Sarabel Pinn and Dora Pinney, and solo by Lee,-and :\'srl.l selections by the choir. Rev. A. Fowles gave a very in taik about Baster In Jerusatem, The chureh was decorated with Easter liles, hyacinths, azalias, tulips ang narcus. home this week for the week's re- cess. A teachers’ meeting was held South schaol Thuraday afterncon Friday afternoon the Ladies’ Ald so- cfety met in the grahge room. tie Baturdey. i % Eimer J. Finley of New York spent Fast Day with his mother, Mrs. E. Jape Finley. . Mrs. J. Wesson has been in Branord the past spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charies M. Lee. g Miss Clara m el vl m less than gas in warm wea’ COLUMBIA Home Guard Formed Amid Much En- thusiasm—Annual Meeting of Cem- ion—Organization of Chapter—Committees Mrs. Jessie Carpenter and daughter, Nellie, were Norwich visitors, Wed- nesday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman P. Wolff of ‘Westfield, Mass., have been visiting the former’s mother and brother on Colum- bia Green. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jacobs of Mansfield spent Sunday with the lat- ter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Isham. Home Guard Formed. A mass meeting was held at Yeo- man's hall Thursday evening of last week when Representative Curry of Lebanon, Representative Higgins of Coventry and Representaive F. P. Fenton of Willimantic addressed the meeting on the Home Guard move- ‘ment. Judge D. A. Lyman acted as chair- man and after the speeches were through he asked all who were in fa- vor of forming a Home Guard to rise. Every person stood up and remained standing while the band played Amer- fea. The chairman then called for three volunteer recruiting officers and Raymond E. Clarke, Clayton E. Hunt and Frank Sadler responded to the call, were sworn in, and at once. got busy. Twenty-one enlistments were securcd that evening and the volun- teers were examined and pased by Dr. Higgins, post surgeon. Since then the companv has been increased to more than 50. Mrs. T. N. Owen is visiting her par- ents and friends in Bristol R. I. The young people enjoved a dance at Yeomans’ hall Saturday evening. Services of Easter. The Easter Sunday service was well attended. The church was decorated with ferns, roses, geraniums, calla lilies and cactus were in evidence. The pastor, Rev. Mr. Owen, preached an excellent Easter sermon, and there was special Easter music. Columbia lake is within two feet of bigh water mark. Cemetery Association Officers. The Columbia Cemetery association held their annual meeting at Yeomans’ hall last Saturday afternoon. The folowing officers were elected: Presi- dent, James P. Little; vice president, Bdward P. Lyman; secretary and treasurer, F. A. Hynt. Finance com- mittee, Charles K. Hitchcock, Henry B. Hutchins, G. E. Winter. Sexton, John A. Lewis. Clayton E. Lyman who is employed by a Hartford Insurance company, spent last week at home, recovering from an attack of pneumonia. He re- sumed work Monday. William A. Lyman with his daught- er, BEvelyn, spent several days of last week wlt’l‘: the h.:lfly “:‘6@”“' ‘Theo- dore A. Lyman in Plain: Miss E. B. Whitney of New Haven spent a portion of last wek at Merry- thoukht farm, her summer home In this place. Mrs. Richardson who has heen vis- iting her cousin, Joseph Hutchins and his sister, Eliza, has returned to her home in 1d. Edward P. Lyman, rural mail car- rier, has purchased an autoombile to use on his route. RED CROSS CHAPTER. s aresitbay Organizes and Appoints Commtitees For Active Service. local Red Cross held a meeting Monday evening. of the one hundred and ing. as the kitchen. Shea @ Burke 37-47 Main Street, Norwich twelve members were present. Mrs. Welch acted as chairman of the meet- ing. It was unanimously voted to form a Red Cross chapter as soon as the necessary permit is obtained. A committee was chosein to make out a list of the necesary comitees., They presented the following lis Executive committee: Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch, chairman. Mrs. Maude Holmes, Miss Fannie Collins, Mr. F. Hutchinson, Mrs. ~Mary Hutchins, Mrs. I A. Isham, Mrs. H. W. Porte Committee on bandages: Instructor, Miss Tabor, Mrs. Maude Holmes, Mrs. Ella Hutchinson, Mrs. Carrie Frost, Mrs. Gertrude Smith, Mrs. Kate Nord- land, Mrs. L. E. Winter, Mrs. John Timmins, Miss Katherine Leary. Membership committee: Miss Mary Hutchins, chairman. Mr. Charles K. Hitchock, asistant. Center district: Mrs. Carrle Utley, Mrs. Helen Clarke, Mrs. Bertha Lyman. North district: Mrs. Maude Folmes, ~Miss Hattle Brown. West Stret district: Mrs. Jen- nie Isham. Pine Street district, Mrs. S. E. Winter. Chestnut HIill district, Miss Carrie_Palmer. Hop River dis- trict, Mrs. Ravraond Clarke. Committee on cutting and sewing: Mrs. Charles Hitcheock, charman, Mrs. Ethel Blakeley, Mrs. Jennie Hunt, Mrs. Lilian_Clarke, Mrs. Julia Little.” Mrs. Katie Nordland. Publicity committe tle, Dwight A. Lyman. Committee on Ways and Means: Mrs. E. E. Lyman, chairman, Mrs. S. E. Winter, Mrs. Carrie Utley, Ray mond E_Clarke, Charles Hitchcock, Clayton Hunt, Mrs. Emily Cobb, Mrs Cora Hutchins, Mrs. Madison Wood- ward, Joseph N. Clarke, Mrs. Annie Owen. * Committee on cars and supervision of work: Mrs. Helen Clarke, chair- man, Miss Hattie Brown, Miss Sarah Bailey, Miss Nellle Carpenter, Mrs. Bertha Lyman, Miss Annie Palmer, Miss Lillian Lyman. Committee on worsted work: Mrs. Julia Little, chalrman, Mrs. E. P. Ly- man, Mrs. Jennie Buell, Mrs. Harriet Robinson Mrs. Grace Tucker, Mr: Kate Fuller, Mrs. Emily Little, Mrs, Kate Wolfrfr. Miss Taber of Willimantic with a delegation of ladies from that place was present and gave an address on Red Cross work and after the business meeting gave practical instructions in regard to making Red Cross supplies anda will give further instructions at future metings. Rev. T. N. Ofen made an excellen address, and Mrs. Welch gave some information in Te gard to Red Cross work. The mem- bers met Tuesday. Receives Inheritance. Mrs. Martha L. Holbrook of this place, and one of the heirs of the late Edwin Way of Marshall, Mich., has received something like $50,000 as her share of his estate. ar 1 EAGLEVILLE Several residents of this village at- tended the Easter services at Dun- ham Memorial church last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hansen of West Willington visited at the home of their on, Postmaster W. M. Hansen, at Danieison, from Saturday to Monday. Against the Rules. If it would be against the rules of civilized warfare, how would it do to capture a U-bgat crew and make ‘em attend a Bryan lecture. every night un- til they holler enough?—Macon Tele- James P. Lit- Altogether, London boasts 18 vine farms--nine Of them in Woo wich—and in pre-war times had near. 1y 300 acres devoted to wheat grow- % See the Pastry and watched through the glass ‘with two ovens is a' wonder, for cooking A E - S 3 . f four fleotlu:g rgyegn dgr e‘yvery l:l&%){ h?olnngm Baking always in dalimenhmbew or n:é!z%eating. M"‘ 5 baled escsns Glenwood ®sssoe C. 0. Murphy 259 Central Ave., Norwich [ Washington County, R. L. l ROCKVILLE Lunch at New Parish House Follows Quarterly C. E. Rally. Rev. George B. Shaw of Ashaway occupied the desk in the Seventh Day Baptist church here iast Saturday morning. The Washington County Central Christian Endeavor Union held its quarterly rally in the Seventh Day Baptist church Saturday evening. Rev. W. G. Thomas of Hope Valiey gave the address. After the services the congregation went to the new parish house, where lunch was served, this Leing the first time the house had been used. It is not quite finished, but near emough so that it could be used. The interior was decorated with flags. Fred Chester of Webster, Mass. was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. 3. P. Greene. e Inches of Snow. About nine inches of snow fell here during the storm of Monday which commenced before daylight and Jasted until nearly noon. Ice over a half inch Zormed Monday night. HOPKINTON Jurors Summoned—Cantata on Eas- ter—Accident. in thickness Roger W. Lewis and Albert S. Bab- cock have been summoned to serve as grand jurors at Kingston, April 16th and Daniel A. Crandall, Silas J. Shel- don, Erwin G. Boss and Clifford E. Perrin to serve as petit jurore April 17th. The choir of the First Seventh Day Baptist church assisted by Miss Maud Briggs, of the Boston Conservatory of Musie, violinist, and Miss Bessie Crose of Charlestown, soloist, gave a fine Easter cantata and concert in the church at Ashaway, Saturday evening. Alonzo P. Kenyon at work on his farm last week Thursday, mounted his wagon, when his horses etarted sud- denly, throwing him across the side- board and inflicting painful injuries to his back and side. Mr. and_Mrs. Willlam Seymour Mel- ‘en arrived at their summer homs Fri- day. porteur Speaks at Church. Samuel Reynolds, who has been ill with rheumatic fever, is somewhat im- Proved. Fannie Moore and Esther Smith went to Liberty Sunday. The snow of Monday was about eight inches on the level, putting many peo- le_back in their Work. Clark Tillinghast, an old resident of the town of“Exeter, died recently. For raany years he lived alone. Burial was in the Tillinghast burying sround. Eber J. Sherman is in poor health. William Woodmansee is cutting cord word for E. Sam James. Raiph and Pbilip Moore attended a dance at Fisherville Saturday night. Rev. George Watts, state colporteur, epoke at Liberty church Sunday, Elder Wood of Providence wiil speak next Sunday. WEE¥APAUG The Ocean View W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. Mertie Loohboro in ‘Westerly Wednesday afternoon with ien members present. During the busi- ness meeting it was voted to g to the Fifth (R. L) company fur Arrive at Cottage. Robert N. Smithers and fam! returned to their cottage. her spending the winter in Richmond, Mass, Mr. Sp listed in the navy and will s Newpor! Miss Susan Collins has been taining Miss Nellie Hazzard ¢ for a few days. Mrs. L. C. Sanford of New was a recent visitor at the Ma farm. USQUEPAUGH Funeral of Mrs. R. inghast's Funeral G. Knight—Cla Held Tuesday Mary Weeden Peckham. of R. G. Knight, aled Wednesd ning, April 4th, after a few h 1ess with congestion of t Ths funeral was held Sun: m. from her residence. Rev. Palmer, pastor of the church which the deceased had bee her many years, officlated many fioral tributes from rel friends. The bearers were J. rd, Oliver Watson, Charles nd Gideon Palmer. Burial Jsquepaugh cemetery e leaves her husband, a & a son and a sister. The iost a devoted wife and mot the village a kind and good nel in her younger days, before her became impaired, she was a_great deal in time of sic which she was always ready L« she could for any one in tro: Personal Mrs. J. L. Briggs spent days this week with friends Kingston. Dr. Kenyon has a new auto Rev. H. Palmer spent I with friends at Chester, Pa. Mrs., Frank Randall and daug Fannie and Lucy, of Westerly, Sunday and Monday with Mrs. dal’s brother, F. K. Crandall a family. The funeral Item: of Clark TiMis was held at E. B. Sheldon’s res Tuesday, at 1 p. m. Rev. C, H mer conducted the services. Mrs. Caroline Palmer, who has spending the, winter with her s Provide; has returned to h here. She is sister of the Mary W. Knight. Funeral of Mrs. Knight. Mrs. Mary Weeden Peckham, of R. L. Knight, dled at her b Wednesday evening, April 4%, few hours’ illness with conge: the lungs. The funeral was held her residence Sunday at 1 p. m. relatives and friends were presen Rev. C. H. Palmer, pastor of the chu here, of which she had been & ber for many years, officiated bearers were J. . Lamond, Gldeo Paimer, Charles Franklin ot Watson. Burial was in Usquep cemetery. There were many tributes. ' She had lived hers a life and was highly respected by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn her 10ss her husband, a_daughter, Mrs Hattle Holgate, a son, David B., and & sister, Mrs. Caroline Palmer. Personals. Mrs. J. L. Briggs spent a fow ‘daye this week at West Kingston. Mra. Caroline Palmer, who has besn spending the winter in Providence, has returned here for the summer. Miss Emma Wells of Attieboro spent over Sunday with her motier, Mrs Anns Well An English inventor has patented a net for recovering goif balls that late ™

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