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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-13
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-13
.STUARTS CAVALRY IN THE
GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN.

Col. John s. Mosby has received the
following letters from an English officer
10 Canada, which explains themselves :;
nens,tment NJ Militia and Defense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-13

Roscoe Berry, colored, shot aud killed
Eva Douglas, wife OF Joshua Douglas,
at a negro picnic held at Aldie, Sunday
afternoon. The trouble arose over the
possession Of a cup Of water at a spring.
Berry Was arrested. At the same time,
in another section OF LOudoun county,
near Olarks Gap, ElwOod Gsskins wss
killed. Dick Walker mortslIy wounded
and Frank Taylor seriously hurt aa the
result of shooting affair during a color
ed festival.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-13
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

,zist Year. State Military ScienhG- and Technical
School Thoroueh courses of general and appnet
Chemistry and In Electrical and Civil tnaineeIing
Decree of graduate On sc1dcnic ccs ana oe. e.
cf E7-heloTo of Science 80 Technical ,-oWce fleA-
penses including clothing and incl5eni7is ptoyi1e1
al rate Of S365 per annun, &C an age ior ne I1
wears exclusive OF Quilt. For inftFTafon aa1fe.
L. w. NICHOLS, Supto
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-07-13
VIRGINIA HORSE SHOWS, 1905

Southern Railway begs to announce thst
low round trip ares hive been authorized on
account of the following horse shows:
Oranse Horse Show, Orange, Vs.- July
1929.
Albermsle Horse Show, Charlottesville,
Va, August S-4.
Front Royal Horse Show, Frosh Royal,
August ll-l2.
Prince William Horse Show Manassas, Va,
August 1926.
Warrenton Horse Show, Warrenton, Va,
September 1-2.
For further information concerning rates
authorized, territory from which applying,
dates Of sale, fpal limit, etc, etc, call upon
nearest Southern Railway agent.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
DAYVILLE
New Janitor for School Buildings
 Personal Mention.


 The ladies' aid society met Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. Benjamin
 The Christian Endeavor meeting on Sunday evening was led by the pastor.
 James Joslin has gone to Bridgeport to reside.
 Jabez Brown takes his place as care taker of the school buildings.
 Charles Root is expected back from the Day -Kimball hospital today (Sat- urday).
 Mrs. Andrew Hackett was taken to the Day-Kimball hospital on Thurs day.
 Sabin S. Russell attended the Yale Harvard football game at Boston to- day.
 F. B. Rollison spent the week end ip New York.
 James Blanchard was entertained by Providence friends on Sunday and Monday.
 On Saturday MT. and Mrs. Omer Freeland went to Southbridge, Mass. to visit relatives.
 Deacon Burnett and family spent Sunday at Canterbury.
 Mrs. Nicholas Brown has closed her with Mrs. F. J. Burnett. - William Clemmons spent Sunday in Pomfret.
 Miss Deborah Russell returned from Brooklyn, N. Y. on Thursday evening.
 Miss Maude and Oswall Street spent Sunday in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
NORTH STERLING.
Missionary Anniversary Celebrated
 Personal Items.

The ladies' auxiliary met with Mrs. F. O. Hummer last week Thursday, it being the 18th India missionary an- niversary fine programme was rem dered;' large number was present.
 Gilbert Graves has moved to the house with Amos O. Martin.
 Wild geese are flying south in large numbers.
 Mrs Arthur Logee of Danielson vis- tied Mrs. George c. Spooner last Sat- urday.
 Mir Sample of Packerville has nov ed to the Julius Karyhenn place. hay ing leased it for five years.
 Henry Anderson and family and William Anderson of Danielson visited the old homestead here last Saturday.
 Winfield Griffith has sold his wood lot to Oscar Jencks.
 Roy LaPlace is moving to the Wilcox Four Corners.
 Native beef peddlers are numerous this fall.
 Mrs Sarah Wood has been visiting realtives in Pawtucket, R. l., the past two weeks.
 Thomas G. Stoddard met with an accident last week while boarding a moving locomotive in Providence, and was taken to the Rhode Island hos pital, where his left foot was ampu- tated. He is improving as fast as can be expected.
 Russell Hill has moved from Dan- .ielson to the Hiram Harris place.
 Wells are low here and good drink ing water is scarce.
 Letter boxes along the rural routes are to be numbered.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
MtosUP
Recent Deaths-Boy Loses Fingers in Machine-Social and Religious News.

On Wednesday of last week Samuel J. F. Ladd died at the home of his son. Dr. S. P. I.add at the age of S8 years. The funeral was held Friday afternoon from the residence of his son. Burial took place Saturday at 12 o'clock in Franklin, Conn.
 Monday morning, Mary, wife of Frank Migneault, died in the north part of the village from spinal trou- ble at the age of 51 years. The fu- neral was held Wednesday morning from All Hallows' church. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery on the Green Hollow road.
 Epworth League Elects Officers.
 The Epworth league held business meeting Friday evening at the home of Thomas Mathews in Central Village at which the following officers were elected for the next six months: Pres ident. Benjamin F. Dawson; vice pres idents, Miss Lizzie Miller, Miss Rose Beaudry, Miss Bertha Mathews and Miss Grace Brown; secretary. Lewis Main; treasurer. Lowell Salisbury. At the close of the session, Mrs. Arthur Hill read a letter from Miss Clara Dyer formerly of Providence. but more recently connected with Ella Glover, the Standard Bearer missionary in China. Miss Dyer told of some of the CubLOuIS Ol Sllild anu Ol tuc SOOeh work which is being done by Miss Glover. The meeting was then turned over to the social department, which was in charge of Miss Flora A. Baker. The remainder of the evening was spent pleasantly in playing games and with music.
 Thursday Clubs Meeting.
 The Thursday club met with Mrs. John Gallup Thursday afternoon. The readers were Mrs. Michael Comedy and Mrs Charles Bragg.
 Floyd Cranska has had poles erected along Main street from the corner near Alfred Hyde's residence to near the residence of D. w. W. Adams for the purpose of lighting the street with electricity. The power will be fur nished from MT. Cranska's plant in the thread mill.
 The Alyah Davis property on Main street, consisting of four dwelling houses, has been purchased by Joseph Lavalley of this village.
 Serious Injury.
 Joseph Allard 16 years old, while at work about one of the machines in the thread mill, had his right hand caught and the ferehnger taken off at the lower joint.
 Taken to Jail.
 Peter Myers was arrested Sunday night for intoxication and making a disturbance at Joseph Ouilette's place. where he broke a pane of glass and tried to force his way into the build ing. He was taken before Justice B. w. Danielson, pleaded guilty and was sent to Brooklyn jail for sixty days.
 Mir. and Mrs. Russell Hill have nov ed from East Brooklyn to the Hiram Harris place in the north part of the town.
 Mission Circle Meets.
 The annual meeting of the Baptist Woman's Foreign Mission society was held with Miss Anna Hill last week. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mrs. Anthony Paranzino and the Scriptures were read by Mrs. Henry Roberts. The subject considered was Work Among the Negroes. The annual offerings for foreign missions amount ed to nearly $50. A social hour follow ed the programme.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
WINDHAM COUNTY.
WINDHAM 1.
Duplicate Whist Club Starts Season. Local People Leave for FTorida--
 Willimantic C. E. Union.

The first meeting of this season of the Duplicate Whist club was held on Tuesday evening with Mir. and Mrs. w. F. Maine. There were 23 present and 24 hands of whist were played after which dainty lunch was served
 Will Winter in Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Hatch and L. Johnson Hammond left on Friday for Winter Haven, Fla, where they have taken a cottage for four months.
 Personals.
 Mrs. Horace Eaton returned Tues- day from trip to Washington.
 Mrs. Lawrence Parsons of New York Is registered at the Inn.
 Herbert Utley of New London was in town over Tuesday night.
 MT. and Mrs. F. l.. Webb closed their summer home here on Thursday and have gone to Florida for the winter, as is their custom.
 SHenry Larrabee is entertaining his brother and family, ex-Gov. William Larrabee of Iowa.
 Windham relatives of the late Ches- ter Beckwith of Hamburg attended his funeral on Tuesday, the burial being in the family lot in the local cemetery. Mrs. John c. Fenton returned on Monday from a fortnights visit with her son in Winthrop. Mass.
 Annual Meeting of c. E. Union.
 The Willimantic c. E. union held its annual meeting at the Congrega- tional church here Friday. One of the speakers at the evening service was the Rev. c. B. MacDuffee of Three Rivers. Mass, former pastor of the church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
TH0M PS0N
Grangers Visit South Woodstock
 Summer Homes Closed.

Mrs. A. E. Knight has been visit ing MT. and Mrs. Edwin Wood of Put nam Heights.
 Miss Hazel Converse of Putnam vis- ited her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. James Converse, Sunday.
 Mrs. William Chase, with her daugh- ters, Helen and Alice, has been visit ing her parents, MT. and Mrs. William Converse.
 About sixteen local grangers enjoyed ride and visit to the grange neigh bors' night at South Woodstock Tues day.
 Miss Beruice Armstrong entertained Miss Stoddard of Pomfret over the weekend.
 Mrs. Henry Elliott closed her home here this week to spend the winter in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Warren Logee moved this week to School street, Putnam.
 Miss Doris Card of Putnam has been spending several days with MI. and Mrs. c. A. Pettis.
 Miss Marcia Cunning has closed her house and gone to New York for the winter.
 Mrs. and Miss Beebe attended a din- ner party in Woodstock Saturday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
EK0NK8
Death of Daniel H. Matteson, Who Was in sherman's March Through Geor-

Daniel H. Matteson, 67, died Thurs day, the 11th inst, at his home at Beach pond. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, the Rev. H. Martin Kellogg of the Line meeting house of ffcia ting. Burial was in the Center Voluntown cemetery. MT. Matteson was born in 1S43 in Scituate, R. l. He was a veteran of the Civil war, a member of the Fifth Connecticut vol- urteers He saw hard service in sew eral heavy battles, and was in Sher- mans famous march through Georgia to the sea. He married Lucy Ken yon 37 years ago. She survives him. He leaves one son, Albert, who lives on the home place, and a daughter, Mrs. Victor Magiey, of Center Volun- town, and one grandchild, Albert Ma giey, two weeks old. He had resided at his last home ten years. When previ- ously living in Sterling he was instru- mental in having the national flag raised over the public schoolhouses of the town. He was a genial, kind neighbor, honorable in business deal- ings, and was hospitable to the throng of sportsmen who came to Beach pond hunt ting and fishing. He had been in failing health for several years.
 Local Notes.
 Miss Lottie Stanton was a guest over Sunday of Miss Maud Chapman at her fathers home in Norwich.
 In the absence of both organists from the Line meeting house on Sunday. Miss Stanton in Norwich and Mrs. Kellogg in Boston, Miss Esther Gallup ably presided at the organ. MT. Kel- logg preached from Ros. 1:16, on "The Greatest Power in the World" Mir. Kellogg announced an exchange next Srncay with Rev. MT. Stanton of the Baptist church in Moosup.
 aIr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Colburn have visited their brother, Thomas Barber, who recently moved from Norwich to his new farm home ir Canterbury.
 Mrs. J. J. Williamson of Woodstock has been visiting her brothers, Ezra A. and George H. Gallup.
 Miss Melinda Gallup has been visit ing her sister, Mrs. Peleg Peckham. in Moosup.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
NEY LONDON COUNTY.
GALES FERRY
District Superintendent at Methodist
 Episcopal chureh-Footwalk Over 7 Railroad 6ridge-Recent Visitors.

District Supt. Rev. J. H. Newland of Norwich preached an inspiring ser mon from the text given in Mark K: 2, and he was transfigured before them, at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday morning. Miss Grace Chap man sang at the offertory My Redeem CT and My Lord. by Dudley Buck.
 R. B. Taft of Newton Center, Mass, was recent visitor at his summer home at Allyns Point
 Mrs. William Harris and children of Groton vert guests Sunday of Mrs. Harris parents, MT. and Mrs. Harmon Perkins.
 Sears Cottage Closed.
 The summer home in the village of Mir and Mrs. Horace Sears was closed for the winter last week Mrs. Sears with her sister. Mrs Deiphine Fish, and little son, Alfred Dana. left Sat urday for their home in Jamaica, l.. I.
 James Norman of old Mystic visit ed his sister, Mrs. Sarah Perkins, on Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Courtland F. Colver. who have been spending several months in New London. returned last week to their home at the Navy Yard.
 Railroad Builds Footwall<.
 The need of footwalk for the ac- commodation of pedestrians during the winter storms on the carriage bridge over the track of the New Haven road was supplied last week, force of bridge carpenters coming here Thurs day to do the work. The walk will be greatly appreciated by the residents of the village who have occasion to cross the bridge daily.
 c. Allyn Brown of Hartford has been recent guest of his grandmoth- CT, Mrs. Lucy Brown.
 NHw MaxynnTd Whm have been spending a week with rel- atives in this vicinity, left Saturday morning to visit MT. Maynard's sis- ter, Mrs. Nicholas Church, in Uncas- ville, before their return to their home in Anthony R. I.
 Mrs. Myrta Mather and Mrs. Freder- ick Turner of Long Cove were guests Thursday of their sister, Mrs. Lucre- tia Mason, in New London.
 Miss Emma Davis of Norwich spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. Bennett. MT. and Mrs. Harry Norman and son of New London have been spend ing several days recently with MT. Norman's mother, Mrs. P. L. Norman. at Allyns Point.
 One Unclaimed Letter.
 One letter, addressed to Miss Anna Matheson, R. F. D., remains unclaim- ed this month at the Gales Ferry of flee.
 MT. and Mrs. A. M. Voorhees, were visitors for several days last week at their home at Gravesend, L. I.
 Mrs. Harlan Pierce left Thursday for New York, where she will be join ed later by MT. Pierce and her sis ter, Mrs. Harriet Crandall.
 MT. and Mrs. Albertus Maynard of Allyns Point were guests Thursday of Mrs. Maynards cousin, Mrs. Esther Turner, and her daughter. Mrs. Frank Orchard, in New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
WAUREGAN
Sermon by Rev. pr. Stough-Govern.
 ment Inspector in the Village.

Rev. Dr. Slough, the evangelist, a ciassmate of Rev. E. F. Talmadge, oc- cupied the Congregational pulpit Sum- day, giving an excellent sermon on Whosoever, Whatsoever and In My Name.
 The Wauregan company is receiving large shipments of cotton.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Atwood, after at- tending the football game Saturday, returned by way of Pennington, visit ing their daughter Dorothy, who is there attending school. Their son, J. A. Atwood, IT,, is in Yale.
 Mrs. J. A. Atwood, Mrs. F. T. John son, Mrs. John Westcott and Mrs. Ad- dison Tracy attended the quarterly meeting of the Eastern Connecticut branch of the Woman's Board of Mis- sions held in Plainfield Wednesday.
 The Wauregan company has recent ly purchased 700 cords of hard wood on the Green Hollow road of Messrs Til- Hnghast of Plainfeld.
 A government postoff1ce inspector of Boston was in this village Wednes- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
WEST WOODSTOCK
New Flagstaff at SchooIhouse-Bap tism-Thursday Dinners Begun.

The new f1agpole for District No. was raised last week Thursday. Ashley Hibbard is grading the yard around his house and adding other inn prcvements.
 E. l.. Morse and family spent Sum day with Mrs. George Tibbetts, in Put nam.
 Mrs. Walter Bussey of Norwich and Mrs. D. O. Hawkins of West Gloucester were callers at Knelin Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Corbin returned Monday from a few days visit in Norwich, where she attended the Slough meet ings.
 James Wilcox who is over 80 years old, walked to Putnam one day last week, distance of over eight miles.
 Mrs. Isabel Wilcox has made a num- Der of improvements on her property since she moved in last summer.
 MT. and Mrs. E. T. Perrin and son Earl spent Sunday in East Thompson.
 The new candidates at the Baptist church were baptized Sunday in the baptlstry of the Baptist church in Putnam.
 Birthday Surprise Party. Miss Bernice Bates was given sur prise party by about twenty young friends last week Friday evening in honor of her 18th birthday.
 Next Sunday will be observed as Bible day at the Baptist church.
 The first meeting of the Circle os Willing Workers for the season was held with Miss Edna Clark last Sa.ur- day afternoon. The first of the Thursday dinners for the season was held last week at the Congregational church. The ladies are planning to pack barrel of box of o.otEing and reading matter for some worthy object to be sent before Christ mas.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
WORTHWHILE
Wells Are Dry for the First Time in Eighty Years-November Flowing.

Wilfred Latham Is improving in health, but is still very weak
 The question of water is becoming a serious one here. Wells are dry now that have not been so in eighty years.
 W. l. Lawton is employed at John McNair's.
 Mime. De Riva has decided that farm ing doesn't pay here and is selling out. She intends to remain in the place, however.
 Pomfret is continuing the state road from the Eastford line toward Abing- ton station.
 Albert Green is employed in Hamp- ton
 Henry Aeapo is in the employ of Charles Griggs, teaming in West Will lington.
 George R.. Spalding is blowing Tor John Russ on the Warren place.
 Edmond Green is at his home here for few days.
 Joseph Papineau is employed by the selectmen putting in a new bridge at the McGovern place.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
NORTH WlNDHAM.
Illustrated Lecture-sirthday Party.

MT. and Mrs. Fred A. Bowen of East ford were guests of Mrs. B. P. Hall and D. E. Lyons last Sunday
 Rev. w. E. Lanphear of Mansfield Is giving a series of stereopticon views of the life of Christ in the Congregational church. commencing Wednesday even ing continuing Thursday and Friday evenings.
 Mrs. C. R. Harris and Miss Nettie Hall were the delegates who represent ed this church on Friday at the Chris tian Endeavor conventoin at Wind ham.
 Mrs. D. c. Harrison celebrated her granddaughter 7th birthday on Mon- day Nov.l15. Miss Mildred was made very happy with party of little folks. Each received as a souvenir a little dressed doll. Sandwices, cake, nuts, candie3 ard dates were served. Miss Mildred cut the birthday cake. which was ornamented with cclored lighted candieS
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
HAMBURG.
Temperance Service Arransed-New
 England Supper.

There is to be a temperance, service at the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Ida Harding and family are moving into their new home on Bill Hill a
 Mrs. Ed King and son Clifton of Cremwell were visitors in Old Ham burg on Sunday. ia Mrs. Lizzie Dean and friend have been recent callers in town.
 Mrs. William Caulkins and Mrs. Bert Clair attended the New England supper at the public hall Tuesday evening.
 Lyme grange, No. TAT, held a meet ing Thursday night.
 Mrs. l.. D. Harding and daughters, Misses Maria and May were New Lem don visitors Satuu7ay.
 Mrs William Anderson was in Hart ford last Saturday.
 a<i~a Gazxte Hil ana he< pieres
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
. PENDLEToN HILL.
Supper Given by Ladies' Aid Society," Local Man Takes Hopkinton Con- tract.

The supper given By the Ladies' Aid society in the church last Friday even- ing was success in every way.
 Joseph Hopkins of Preston was a guest at Mrs. James Cooks last week
 Miss Belle Miner of Westerly visited her sister, Mrs. E. G. Palmer, on Sum- day.
 Malcom Thompson is to stay at the Palmer homestead during the winter.
 Russell Cook has taken a contract to get out about 2,000 ties near Hopkin- ton. His brother Morton and Herbert Miner will help him..
 Mrs Jennie Thompson entertained the Ladies' Aid society on Wednesday from 10 to 4.
 Charles P. Williams of Stonington bought turkeys of M. O. Chapman last week. He. came, for them in his bus automobile.
 John Kenyon, who Is driving one of Malcom Thompson's teams, is to live in the tenement at the Palmer home stead for the winter.
 Chauncey Richmond is on duty as mali carrier.
 pr. A. A. Lawrence of West Med way. Mass, made his yearly trip through this place on Tuesday.
 Emery Daigneau and son of Volun- town are chopping for Malcom Thomp- son and living in the house of Eugene Cor gdon, east of the home place,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20

v Dwight Phillips was Chaplin Call CT on Wednesday. sssk,t4 Frank and Merton Phillips carried two theater parties from here to Will limantic on Monday night.
 Elmer and Orrin Phillips are draw ing poles from Warrenville for Charles Phillips of Plainville.
 Roy Rowland has returned after a three weeks vacation at his home at Port Jefferson, l.. I.
 William Phillips Is loading cord- wood at the station for Woonsocket parties.
 Amos Stone is shipping two carloads of cabbage to Providence on Tuesday.
 Mrs. Frank Stocking on Saturday picked bunch of dandelions.
 Frank Phillips was the guest of friends in Douglass recently.
 Frank Kenyon was the guest of his sister. Mrs. William Clapp, in Willi- mantle on Sunday.
 P. B. Stocking was caller in Abing- ton on Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Clapp were in Chaplin on Friday, the guests of Miss Josephine Robbins
 Elmer Phillips is building an addi- tion to his horse barn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
PoMFRET CENTER
Grange Gives Prizes at Harvest Exhi-
 bition.

Robert Rust has been spending few days in the vicinity of Boston
 F. E. Brown visited Sunday at Black Hill.
 Wolf Den Grange gave the third and fourth degrees to a class last Fri day night. after which a collation. was served under direction of Mrs. George Hicks. A harvest exhibition was also given, in which first prize on collection of apples was won by Albert Averill; first on corn, Master Estabrooks; pota- toes. Albert Averill; chrysanthemums Mrs. Fuller.
 Eureta Grosvenor visited Boston on Sunday.
 Mrs. Fred BotAam is entertaining her sister and child.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-20
CANTERBURY.
Y. P. A. C. Rehearsins for Entertain
 nent.

Mrs. Charles P. Baker. who has been visiting her cousins at Crystal Spring farm, has returned to her home at River View farm. Mansfield Center.
 Mrs. Charles Richmond has gone to Brewsters Neck to the state hospital. It is hoped she will come back entirely cured.
 The Y. P. A. C!s are rehearsing for an entertainment.
 Mrs. F. L. Bennett and children will spend today (Saturday) with Mrs. Bennett's sister, Mrs. H. J. Carpenter of Plainfeld, it being Mrs. Bennett's and Mrs. Carpenters birthdays.
 There were forty out to the c. E. meeting at the Plains Sunday evening. The meeting was led by Miss Dola S. Robbins.
 E. wiggins is i'll.
 Most of the townspeople are suffer ing with hard colds. especially chill dren.