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NORWICH BULLETIN WILLIMANTIC OFFICE Telephone 108 23 Church S 29 geenne . Themas F. Neelen, manager of the Willimantic branch of the Metropolitan | gome time ago an appropri Lids Insurance company since Jamuary, 3920 has been transferred to Waltham, hat distriet. Mr. with the local He is Js to be succeeded by R. A. Robinson, who has been manager of the Lawrence, Mass, district. At & special meeting of The agents, deputy managers and cierks Priday morning, Mr. Neelon bade fare- Mass, as manager of sm Teslon is to end his w &ranch this (Saturday) evening. el to bis etaff. He was presented bandsome platinum Klks' ring with di ‘amond of the local district. Mr. Neelon appreciation of the loyalty of iis staf while in this district. Aance at the meeting were Geputy managers; Miss Mildr gerald, Antoinet's Dion, Mary/ Sullivan and Mary MeQuillan of this city of the oftice staff and the following agents: Patrick and Richard R. Murray of Staf- Springs; Michael Shea, nee, Bdward Popham, Edmun fam Buteau of Moosup; Irenee Buteai and George LeClair of Danielson; James H. Rafferty and Morgan H. Delaney of At 3 meeting of the bullding commit- dee of the town school board held at b3 office of George S. Eiliott, plans "THERK FIDREYS " WADE STRONG ~ And Backache Stopped After & Short . Trestment with “FRUIT-A-TIVES” [ g MOSES MURPHY Moretown, Vermont, March27th 1918, “T am warranted in having the . strongest faith in ‘Fruit-a-tives’ after - receiving such wonderful benefits from them. Foryears, I was a sufferer with Kidney and Liver Complaints. My back ached; my liver wag siuggish ; and my whole system seemed put of order, ‘Fruif-a-tives’ was the only remedy %o help me. They strengthened the kidneys, made my bowels move regularly and freed me of all. the distress caused from the kidney trouble,constipation and indigestion. A few weeks’' treatment with “Fruit-a-tives’ made me feel ag if I nad a new lease on life, and I am glad to make known the great value of these Fruif Liver Tablets”. MOSES MURPHY, 80¢. a box, 8 for $2.50, trial size 25¢, Atdealers or from FRUIT-A-TIVES Timited, OGDENSBURG, N. Y, Dr.F. C. Jackson DENTIST 715 Main Street, Willimantic Hours—9 a. m. 10 & 9. m. JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Filmore & Shepard Funeral Director & Embalme 80-62 NORTH ST. Lady Assistant. setting by Edmund Portelance, on Dehalf of the agents and other atmch:; ‘thanking them for the gift expressed his Those in attend- Joseph C. Weegan of Danielson and osarjo Dubois, Fitz- Arthur “‘Baginet, Arthur Hurley and Fred Roy'of ‘Willimantic ; Joseph Robitaille and Wil- Anthony Kilday of Kil- and Phone 44 WILLIMANTIC Tel. Connection structure at shown by Archi- it was voted to ads 1 specifications for the new Windham Center were A. R. Sharpe: 'v.le:rtlllc for sealed bids for the construs tion of a four room school building with auditorium. The plans call for a brick building partly fireproof. it ation of 3 000 was made for tie construction of a school building at Windham Center. The committee has carefully looked over every available and syitable structure for a school house and one that will meet the needs of the town may cost more than the amount apprepriated. If this is s0 where will probably, be a special meeting called when the additional amount n essary for the comstruction of the build- ing will be adked oOf the voters. The members of the building committee are George F. Taylor, Chairman; M. E. Lin- coln, George Cock, E. A. Case and George 8. Elliott. Attorney Jatrick J. Danahey is at his home No. 140 Mansfield avenue recover- ing from injuries sustained at Bellows Falls, Vt, July 20th woen he and 2 companion were riding in a two-seited wogan. Attorney Danahey was on his vacation in that place and he and another man set out by wagon for Warren Pond, about seven miles outside of Bellows Falls. The horse took fright at some an- imal that darted across the road and was soom beyond comtrol. At a smdll embnkment the wagone overturned hurl- ing Mr, Danahey and the driver to, the ground. Lawyer Danahey sustained a fractured wrist and bruises. The driver had a sprained back. Both were given medical treatment and Lawyer Danahey was brought home to Willimantic by au- tomobile. Willimantic Knights of Columbus have decided upon August 14th as the day to hold their annual clambake at the grove at Phelps’ Crossing. The committee in charge of arrangement and entertainment has been selected as follows: Thomas O'Brien, Albert Fournier, Aimie J. Mar- tineau, Edward Portelance, J. Murphy, Wiiliam Lennon, Harry Sullivan; S. Be- tors, Albert Piohe, George Timmins, John ORourke and A. Boch. Thé Knights have planned a series of good times for a i- fr d u Putnam; Joseph Archambeault of North ‘Gorsvenordale : lingly; Patrick Reld of Wauregun an Timothy Kelley of Coichester, d e the day and intend to ma t the usual success. A baseball game is to be staged between the Benedict and the Would- Be's. One of the features is to be the clam band which is intended to liven things up considerably. Members of the Loyal Order of Moose 1440 are to meet at Moose Home, Pleas- ant street at which time thirty candidates are to be initiated. The members of Francis S. Long Wo- man's Relief Corps, held a pienic Thurs- day when they met at the home of Mrs. Willard N. Bowen of No. 409 Pleasant street. About thirty members attended. Officers of Willimantic police depart- ment have been assigned the following beats for the month if August: Officers Paulhus, day duty; Officer Grady, center Main street; Officer Bombria, upper Main street; Officer McLean Jackson street; Officer Leahy, Sodom. Henry F. Billings, secretary of the that a hearing will be given in this city Friday August 5th to C. H. Pellett of No. 1 Mechanics street, Danielson, who seeks permission to operatd a jitney line be- twen Willimantic and Danielson. ' Pellet’s proposed route is as follows: -Brookiyn, Hampton, Clark's Corner, Norta Wind- ham, Willimantic. The boys of the choir of St. Mary’s parish will leave this city at 7.30 in the morning of Augwst 9th. Previous to setting out for their week's camp they are to attend hig: mass at the church and received Holy Communion. A token wiil be presented at the meeting by mem- bers of Conseil Ste Cecile Joseph F. Gaudreau is to have charge of the camp. } Willimantic was visited by thunder showers Friday which passed around the city. The rainfall, hodwever was heavy times, and a slight rainfall ntinued during most of the ernoon. The showers failed to make any change for the better in climatic conditions and the public continued to endure the sticky, hot weather. Miss Helen B. Lincoln daunghter of Mr., and Mrs. Louis B. Lincoln if 230 Wil- letts avenue, New London formerly = of this city, <has received word that she has ipassed the antrance examinations for Smith college without conditior Miss i Lincoln is a graduate of Natchaug school of this city and illiams Memorial Institute, New London. The old iron grating in front of the Turner block~on Main street has been re- moved and will be replaced by cement. Agents of the local ct Metropolitan Life Insurance company will attend a joint picnic of agents of the New London, Norwich and Willimantic divisions, to be held at PBrightman's Pond, Westerly today (Saturday.) A party of local b under supervi- sion of Frank R. Cus a week at the Boy Scout camp First Congregational church at Lake; Eastford, are to return to i tody (Saturday.) The campers have h: ideal weather for their trip and have en- joyed their stay in the cpen £ ard who have spent of the Arthur Cook of Torrington a former T |resident of the city visited here Friday for the first time in Uhirty-one yeas He noted many a change in the life of the city. Killourey Bros. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Pratt of Farm- ingtonfi, Mass., and Mrs. George Baldwin Lee are guests of Mrs. J. B. Baldwin of Prospect street. . Friday morning brought to am end FUN““:‘M D'“Ec";‘m‘s AND fine Visit of the twenty-five New York BALMERS fresh air children and they left here on ¥ Unian 8¢t. Willimantic, Conn [ the 9.47 train for the big ci Ten Phone 290 (Lady Assistant) of these children had enjoyed their trip MURRAY'S B CLOSES EVENT IT WILL BE FERED. Willimantic, Conn. OUR JULY CLEARANCE SALE e 0STON STORE TONIGHT IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY VISITED * THIS STORE DURING THIS CLEARANCE WORTH YOUR WHILE DO SO AND SHARE IN THE SAVINGS OF- THE H. C. MURRAY CO. public utilities commission has announced | of the | A 5 at the home of a Spring Hill family, the others being taken care of by focal par- ties. When the children were counted one was missing and this' child is_to pend an indefinite vacation at the home jof Mrs. W. P. Wildes, of Spring Hill The children returning lookéd very much different from the children who arrived here two weeks ago. Rosy cheeks and cheerful dispositions had replaced tie white cheeks and fretfulness moted upon their arrival. There have been few cas- ts of homesickness and every ¢hild re- | gretted that it must return home. Many of the children had sweets and flowers presented them by local benefactors. James P, Bath, Fre¢ D. Jordan and Mor- ris Leonard of the Willimantic Rotary club saw the -children started on- their homeward journey. The children were accompanied back to New York by Mrs. Hthel Deering a New Tork social work- er. Word received Iate Thursdsy night from King Bader saying that he could not pitch the American Thread-Manchester base- ball game today (Saturday) caused the local management to get out and hustle. This was done and Helfrich, star pitcher of the Chevrolet Motor Company team of Tarrytown, N. J., & right-hander of class, was secured for the game at great ex- pense. Hale, a Middletown player will appear in the left garden. Ray Comins, wizose bat has troubled opposing pitchers during this season is unable to play ow- ing to infuries received Sunday Idst, when a portion of the fence gave way under him at the dall park. Hamel ‘or Keeney Latbrop will be seen in the gar- den. Rex Islieb, an old Poli player will replace Donohue at second, and-Holcomb of New Britain will be seen at short. A big delegation of rooters is to accompany the local team to Manchester's strong- hold. Mrs. widow of Paul Sharka, died late Thursday night at fe home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Grof of Columbia. - Mrs. Sharka was born in Austria-Hungary. Funeral services for Mrs. NoeJla Ver- tifeuille were held Friday morning at 8.30 o'clock from the family home No. 9 Main street. Requiem mass at, St. Mary's church at 9 o'clock was sung by Rev. J. J. Papillon. There was a large attendance at the service and special music was rendered by the choir, Mrs. Josepi» Gaudreau being at the organ. The bearers were relatives. Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery. CCLCHEZTER At the home of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Miller on Upper Broadway 'Wednes- afternoon at four o'clock their daughter Mary Abbey was united in marriage with Clarence Edgar tenden of Kjlingworth, Conn. Miss Marian |} Bock"was maid of homor; Howard Chit- jtenden groomsman, Misses Lois McCoid and Marian Hurlburt was flower girls, anr aster Clayton.Miller was ring bear- er. As the Mendelsohn Wedding March was played the brida! party proceeded from the house dowx an aisle formed by children holding wwite ribbons. The rib- ben bearers were Cargl Bock, Helen Wallis, Katherine McKnight, Ruth Stebbins, Dorothea Masterton, Marjorie Foote, Lavina Foote, Betty Miller, Emily Spencer, Bdward Foote, Frank Hurlburt, Jr., George Hurlburt and Austin Spencer. The double ring ceremony was perform- ed by the Rev. Theodore Martin, beneath an arch of laurel, under the: pine trees. Tie bride was attived in a gown whife georgette. She wore a veil with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet ofr bride roses. The maid of honor wore pink organdie, with hat to match and carried pink gladioli. ‘The two little girls were dainty in white organdie and carried baskets of zinias. The bride re- ceived many beautiful gifts including sliver, cut glass and money. Guests ‘were present from Charleston; West Virginia, Fort Flagler, Washington, Brooklyn, New York, Amherst, Mass., Westport, New Haven, Norwich, Hartford, Killingworth and several other places. Mr. and Mrs. Chittenden after lunch left for a few days’ wedding trip. Louis Baldwin of Middletown was a caller here Thursday. Mrs. Michael O'Shea and children - of Boston are visiting rs. O'Shea’s father, Timothy F. Kelley on Pleasant street. Eugene Leffingwell of the Chain Belt Co., of Milwaukee, who is in town mak- ing repairs on the miers on fhe state road job, was in {ilastonbury Thursday when road men are unloading a large five-bag mixer. STAFFORD S5FRINGS Susanng Sharka, A terrific thunder storm passed over this place about eight o'clock Thursday night. Lightning struck a small barn in the rear of Charles B. Pinney's resi- dence and the building was quickly on fire and was entirely destroyed. An alarm was rung and the fire company {responded but the fire had made much headway that no attempt was made to save the small building. A tree nesr the fite was also shattered by the light- ning. Mr. and Harry Wise of Worces- ter.are visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Wise. The nursing committee of the Stafford chapter of the American Red Cross net- ted $63.80 phblic by the recent food sale at health center. M. VonDeck of Staffordville the Springs Methedist |ehureh fun® . morning. Harry B. _arwell has been appointed the Stafford Springs Agri- -, to fill the vacancy U by the: resignation of D. D. Mit= the - of Mr. and Mrs. Henry O'Neil and daugh- ter of New Jersey are visiting Mr. O'- Neil's brother, Charles O'Neill in Stat- ford Hollow, Grace West of Springfield is vi ousins, Miss Iris and Miss Webster in the Hollow. Miss Annie Reichter of the local tele- office is having two weeks' vaca- ohn Dupre and his son, John Dupre Thomas Clark of Orange, N. J., visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Quinn on Brendon Heights. David Kelloge, 2 former Stafford res- ident, died at his home in Hartford on Tuesday night. The funmeral was held at the Methodist church Thursday af- ternoon with burial in the Springy cem- et B ird Mullins of Ludlow, Mass., has [ been visiting relatives Th town. Joseph Michina who was operated on at the Johnson hospital a few days ago covery. {a month's visit with relatives in Hart. ford. Mrs. James McLaughlin is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. Squier In Windsor Locks. | NORTH FRANKLIN Mr. and Mrs. Addison Rockwood and family of Belchertown, Mass, was call- ing on friends in town Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong and sons, Stephen and William were guests Sunday of Mrs. Charles Babcock of Led- yard. - Mrs. Inez L. Guard and daughter, | Miss Leah Guard, of Cincinnati, Ohio, have spent several days with Mrs. O. L. | Johnson. Mrs. O, L. Johnsonu and Miss Lydia Johnson entertained the Ladies' Ald so- ciety at the Community House, Thurs- day. Herbert R. Hoffman and his sidter, Miss Florence Hoffman, spent the week- end at Water Mill, S. D., guests of Miss Carolyn Lisee. Mr. and Mrs. John daughter Ruth of were guests of Mrs. day. Mrs. Alice Pratt and Miss Harriette Sherman and South Manchester Fred Lewie Sun- e gone on an automobile trip to | ‘John Quinn of Philadelphia and | for appendicitis, is making a good re-| Mrs. T. P. Necdham has returned from | STRIKE i AT 24 2 —a. Hollister of East Hartford, are guests of Miss Mabel Tracy. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lewiy and family were Saturday visitors at Crystal lake. A. R, Race and daughters Rena and Mrs. Lucius Browning and son Maurice spent Sunday 2t Sachem Head. Mrs. /Luella Thornton and_children of Bridgeport are visiting Miss Jennie Hyde. Miss Bertha Smith -of Mansfield spent Sunday with Mrs. Arthur Smith. Mrs. Jeannette Hoffman and daugh- ter Ella and Miss Florence Rockwood were New London visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Masenstab of New Jersey and Charles Mehrhass of New York are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George Miller. Miss 8. S. Galligan and Miss Margaret Murphy of Norwich, were guests of Mrs, Earl Rogers Tuesday. Mrs. Lucius Browning and son Mau- rice, of Norwich, are visiting Miss Rena Race. Miss Anita Armstrong has returned home after spending a week with 'her, grandmotner, Mrs, Orrin Merry, of Nor-/ wich. ‘ . MANSFIELD CENTRE In the death of George H. Allen last week, this town lost one of its most pub- lic-spirited citizens, who will be missed in almost every phase of -community life, Mr. school board, justice ‘of the peace, pres- ident of the Mansfield Library Associa- tion, and an active member of the Mans- field Men's club of - the Congregational church of Mansfield Center, and of varl ous other organizations. Mr. Allen' deati entails a double loss, as Mrs. Al- len, who has been activé in all these lines of work, as well as chafrman of the Red Cross, will soom, with her daughter, reside in Willimantic. A Trecreation programme was given by Echo grange Tuesday evening. The sub- ject, Should Farmers and Their Wives Plan and Take a Vacation? was dls- cussed by Fred B. Eaton and Mrs. G. H. Wyman. The subject, Does Lack of Recreation in the Country Lead Young People to Leave the Farm? was discuss- ed by Miss Abble Storrs and Harold Stoirs. At the close of the programme the men served fce cream. At the annual meeting® of the Young People’s Club, held last week, the fol- lowing officers were clected: President, T. Arthur Barrows; first vice prestdent, Alfred Dodd; second vice president, Miss Blsie Marsh; chairman of athletic committee, Miss Blanche Davoll. A business meeting of the Library As- V| sociation was held at the library Tuese da yevening. Resolutions upon the death of the president, George H. Allen, drawn by a committee composed of L. S. Bige-~ low, Arthur C. James and Melvin L. Nichols, were adopted. Rev. R. G. Pavy p 1 A business meeting of the officers and executive con.mittee of the Red Cross was called last Wednesday afternoon by the chairman, and was held at the home of Mrs. G. H. Wyman. It was necessary to ‘accept the resignation of Mrs. G. H. Allen as chairman of the Mansfield Cen- fter branch of the Red Cross. As a slight” token of appreciation for the most ef service rendered by Mrs. Allen, a small gift in gold was present- €d. Cake, wafers and jced tea were served. bert Deming, state director of nization, gave an Interesting a s at the church Thursday even- ing at an open meeting of the Men's club of Mansfield. After the lecture ice cream and cake were gerved by the En- deavor society. Music was furnished by the Mansfield trio. Several guests from were present. of the church has been called for next Thursday evening to act upon the resignation of the pastor. Mr. and rs. Paul Benson of Mans- field Hollow have announced the en- gagement of their daughter, Gertrude, to Ralph J. -Battye, of stafford Springs, Last week A. L. French of Willimantic purchased the blsiness of Alfred Oden. The services of the several clerks have ot CHAPLIN ' Rev alter B. Lanphear, th international C deavor convention in New York July 6th to 1ith, zave an interesting report of the convention at the morning service at urch last Sunday. Miss Alice Hunt and Cleveland, O., have been ‘W. Martin's. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barstow of San Francisco, A. E. Atkins, Clara E. Atkins and Howard Atkins of Mansfield were callers_in town and amonhg the worship- pers At church Sunday. Mrs. Henry C. Storrs nad the family of Howard Storrs of Boston are at their summer home in the village. Mrs. Clarence E. Chester of Albany, N. Y., is spending the summer in the cottage near the cemetery. SALEM A very successful lawn party was held Monday evening on the church green. The proceeds from the sale of cake, ice cream and candy will be used to finish payment on the church organ. Rev. John C. Wiley entertained his parents and sister from Hartford Mon- day. Mrs, William Sisson of East Lyme was the week end guest of her sister. Mrs, Henry Rogers. Mrs. Erne®t Spenter is spending a few days in Franklin, Miss Marion Gurney of New London is the guest of Miss Alice Rix. Mrs. Charles Malona returned Satur- day after two weeks spent at the summer school for librarians in New ,Haven. Mr. and Mrs. Louls Robinson 'and daughter Myrtle of Portland visited rel- atives Fere Sunday. Rev. J.. C! Wiley is spending a few days in Northfield, Mass. Mrs. James Stedman of Holyoke and Mrs. Lettie Remington of Willimantic Were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Darling, also Miss Ella Darling. Mrs. William Purcell and little daugh- ter arey visiting relatives in’ Groton. Mr. and Mrs. George Sfandish and Mr. and Mrs, Earl Standish of Westchester were guests Sunday of Mr, and Mrs, Allen being secretary of the | The tire mileage i3 unusually bigh 1029 Main Street, Willimantic Any business that requires de- Because its operating-economy and maintenance-economy have been universally established. THE JORDAN AUTO CO. Local Service Station—95 Chestnut Street ARAFAYN A NRBR R S i D b 3} Edgar Standing. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore entertained friends from New Haven Sunday. William Sisson, William Sisson, Jr., and children, Dorothy and Gerald, were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rogers. A party of young people was tained at the home of Mrs. Wi Leiserson at Music Vale nlace Saturday evening. Music, games and daneing were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mitchell and family spent Sunday at Ocean Beach. WOQDSTCCK Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hartford spoks at the Hill church Sunday morning Ia the interest of Home Misslonary work in this state. Prof. F. W. Pittman and family of New Haven are guests of William M. and Meriden Gallup. Rev. F. B. Harrison preached as a candidate in Holden, Mass., last Sun- day. Invitations are being issued far Woodstock Academy Alumni Aue. 20th. M Nellie D. Chandler leaves today (Saturday) for Seattle via the Canadian Pacific. She will spend the autumn fn California and along the Pacific coast. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lawton of Detroit, are spending a few weeks at their cottage here, At Senexet Grange picnic last week, George H. Hamilton, lecturer of the grange was presented a old watch chain by the grangers as a token of their ap- préaciation of his efficient work in the grange. Several from here attended the Unlon ssarvice at West Woodstock Sunday even- ing last. The premium lists of the Woodstock Agricultural Soclety are in the hands of the printer and will be issued soon. ATTAWAUGAN the reunion, Mrs. Dagenais. Delphine Dagenais ana Jos. Billings motored Sunday to Nor- wich, where they were joi by Ella Dagenais and Sophie Goldenberg, both patients at the Norwich Sanatorium. From there they went to Ocean beach where an enjoyable day was spent. Louis Pechie s visiting relatives at Oxford, Mass. Thomas Emerson and. Mr, and Mrs. James Emerson, of Wercester, Ma: and their grandson, John Hurd, of Milford, Conn., visited Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rol- linson Sunday. ' The A. A. A. ball téath is' to play at Thompson today (Saturday). They were defeated 7 to 3 last Saturday by tne Hammond and Knowlton team at Put- nam.. Mrs. Walter Fussell and grandchild, Hlizabet: Lecranier are visiting in Jew- ett City. Mr. .and Mrs. George Condon, Mrs. Mary Leclair, Mrs. Emma Weaver. Flora Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Grim- shaw of this place were visitors at Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Storrs’ cottage, at Old Killingly pond, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blackmar return- ed home Thursday after ten days' vaca- tion at Cape Cod. Bernard Brown is on a visit for two weeks up in Maine. Mae - Waterhouse of Chester, visiting her parents in this place. ‘Mre. Raymond Mitchell has returned home after two weeks' stay at Soun@ View, Conn. Mildred Pechie was at the Day Kim- ball hospital Saturday for a mijnor op- eration. Mary Caffery is still = patient at the Day Kimball hosp!tal and she also has undergone a minor operation. : John Dagenals and Daniel Caffery were at Willimantic Tuesday. Pa., I8 BALLOUVILLE J. W. Carter conducted the bi- Rev, weekly Sunday evening service at Black-- stone hall at 6 p. m. He spoke inter- estingly on the subject, “Victory Through Faith,” Matthew 15-21-29. At 7 p. m. the meeting of the Bal- louville Epworth Leagué was held with Miss Margaret MacConnell as leader. The subject was “Reading For Recreation.” These meetings were very well attend- ed. Following the meeting of the league a cabinet meeting was held. A large number attended the Sunday, Henry Strouse of the ! | 1 Jokin 2:15-17. Servites for Sgnday, July 31st, will be as follows: At the Fitchville Baptist church at 11 a. m., sermon by the pas- tor, 1s It Nothing to You All Ye That Pass By?' 12.15 noon, the church Bible school. 7.30 p. m. an illustrated Mission- ary sermon on “Africa,” by Rev. Geerge First Baptist School picnic Saturday afternoon at Rose-| church, Norwich. 3 p. m. Bible schoo! and land Pary. Woodstock. The party went by motortruck. Mrs. Richard Ahern of Hartford has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pray. Mrs. Alex Labelle and daughter have been visiting Moosup relatives. Mrs. Thomas H. Allshaw and Miss Iva Alishaw spent the week end at Say- brook. Ray W. Whipple and William Chand- ler motored to Providence Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goodhall were guests Sunday of relatives in Eastford. Mr. and Mrs. Heetor MacConnell and family returned last week from Pleas- ant View, R. I, where they occupied the Marland cottage. Miss Grace Dusenberry of Brooklyn, N. Cornell. Funeral services for Mrs. Allen War- ren were held at her home on Putnam Heights, Friday afternoonm, local relatives attending. FITCHVILLE The Fitchville Community picnic, last Saturday, was a success and all enjoyed themselves. 3 On July 24th Miss Fannie V. Miner was immersed and given the hand of fellowship into the Baptist church. Miss Thompson of Willimantic was a week dnd visitor with Miss Nennie Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman of Thompson, . are visiting relatives in town. Mrs. Warren Thompson and daughter are vi ing Mr. and Mrs. Oliver in Manchester, Conn. Tuesday evening about 35 friends gath- ered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith, in_honor of the recent marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Smith. The pleas- ant affair was arranged by Mrs. Will iam Rivers and Miss Matflda Gayeskl. Mrs. Alfred Smith (who was Miss Hat- tle Perkins), js very popuiar and has many friends. The gifts included ecut glase, china, siiver, linen, pyrox oven ware, a serving tray, a rug. also a hand- some dinner set from Mr. and Mrs. How- ard Smith, of Norwich, gifts of money ' from relatives and friends, including a substantial sum from ' the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith. Music by Miss Mary Bentley was greatly enjoyed, also duets by Miss Bentley and Miss Fannie Miner. Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Hanna were present. Mr. Hanna who united the couple, entertained the party with jokes and stories, as did also Miss Bentléy and Mrs. John McCann. Cake, coffee ana fes cream were served. The Thursday evening prayer meeting A stimulating 1 v divine worship at the Scott Hill Baptist church. LEBANON Mrs. Caroline Post of Norwich is spending a few days in Lebanon, the guest of Mrs, Mercie Gillette. Mrs. Ida Abel, Mr. and Mrs. E P. Abel and children, Walter Starr and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hallen spent a day recently at Giant’s Neck. Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Hewitt and sen. also Mrs. Hewitt's brother, are at Matu- nuck, R. L. for a week's vacation. Misses Mary Standish, Myra Geer and Anna Swatz, with Earl Hoxie, Laeroy Geer and Charles Tolette, motored to Savin Rock to spend Sunday; also called Y., is a guest of her cousin, Mrs. James| ;. friongs in Deep River. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Foster and daugh- ter Ruth, Mrs. Walter Starr and three children spent a day this week at Beach. Mrs. Arthur Manning and graadsen, Robert Treat, Mr. and Mrs. Forrves! Bwskland and son Leslle of Hillstown were visitors at Mr. and Mrs. C. 8. Goodwin's Monday. Mrs. Monroe Puitz, who stuck a rusty nail in her foot recently, is Able ts be about the house and the wound is healing nieely. £ A meeting was held with Miss Bertha Perry Wednesday afternoon to comsider forming a D. A. R. chapter in Lebases. Five were present, members of the D. A R., one from Nerwich chapter, one frem New London, one from Moosup and twe from Colchester, and explained the steps necessary to form a chapter. The meet- ing was held on the lawn and after the business session Miss Perry served re- freshments. Mr. and Mrs. J. Henry King, Mrs Mary 8. King and Mrs. Clinton Goodwin were in Norwich Thursday to call on Mrs. Martha Cross and Mrs. Woodbury 0. Rogers. HAMPTON The Ladies’ band gave a coneert on lawn in front of Chelsea inn Saturéay evening. Ciarence Rogers of Andover called ow friends in town recently. . The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. Streete Wednesday afternoon. A Japanese operetta was given om the lawn of the library Friday evening. Several came from Wolf Den grange t3 furnish a program for Little Rivee grange at. the last meetiing. Many a man who claims to be the wae led by Rev. W. D. Hetherington. The;architect of his own fortune worked topic was ‘“The Perils of Materialism.” | without a blue print. 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