davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
DAYVILLE
Items Chiefly Personal-Death of Mrs.
 Benjamin Cogswell.

Willard Bennett spent the week end with his mothers, Mrs. Fannie Ben nett.
 MT. and Mrs. w. F. LaBene are spending week ill Woodbridge, Mass.
 Mrs. C. A. Russell and Miss Russell were in Hartford Monday.
 Miss Marietta Wheeler of Lowell, Mass. spent the week end as the guest of Mrs. w. F. Bidwell.
 MT. and Mrs. A. E. Darling have re- turned from their vacation spent at Ashland, N. H.
 The ladies aid society met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. G. L., Hunt
 Friends of Mrs. Benjamin CogsWell were deeply grieved to learn of her death Sunday night She was an ac- tive worker in the church.
 Louis Lamothe entertained Adol- phus Lamothe over Sunday.
 Mrs. Samuel Berriman and Miss Jennie Berriman were in Norwich on Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Martin en- tertained their son Charles from Wor- cester on Sunday.
 Miss Winnie Shaw spent Sunday in Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
MOosUP
Mrs. John Donovan Dies Of Burns Moosup Lodge, F. and A. M., Elects Officers-Desth of Mrs. Boisse.

Last week Friday evening Mrs. John Donovan started down flight of stairs at her home in Almyville with a cake on one arm and a lighted kerosene lamp in the other hand, and when part way down, thinking she was at the foot, stepped off of the third step from the bottom, which threw her, the lamp breaking. throwing the oil over her and saturating her clothes, which quickly set fire to them, and before help could get to her she was so bad ly burned that she died last Wednes- daly morning, suffering untold agony all the time. Besides husband she leaves child less than a year old, a mother, two sisters and two brothers. The sudden and terrible death of this young lady has cast a gloom over the community The funeral was held from All Hallows' church on Thursday morning at o'clock. Burial in All Hallows' cemetery.
 Schools Close.
 The village schools closed for the holiday vacation of two weeks.
 Mrs. John Wallace of Baltimore, Md, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. O. Maine.
 Dr. s. P. Ladd and son started on Wednesday morning for Florida, where they will make a stay of several weeks.
 Moosup Lodge Elects Officers.
 At the regular meeting of Moosup Lodge, F. and A. M, held Tuesday evening in Masonic hall the following officers were elected: Master, Brad ford w. Danielson; senior warden, A1va Sayles; junior warden, Samuel B. Ray; treasurer, George R. Bliven; secretary, William Flyers; s. D., Howard Main; J. D., Edward P. Harvey; s. S., Frank Emmerson: J. S., Roswell Shell; tyler, Charles Miller. These officers were duly installed by Past Master Thomas Brown. assisted by G. R. Bliven as marshal.
 In Poor Health.
 Alexander Putmans, who for more than thirty years has been employed at the woollen mills. is in very poor health, suffering from a trouble of the stomach.
 The Thursday met with Mrs. Henry Cray. The readers were Miss Belle Cray and Mrs. B. w. Danielson.
 Death of Miss Ernestine Boisse.
 Miss Ernestine Boisse, who has been a resident of Moosup for several months, died at her home in Union village Sunday night of consumption at the age of 20 years. The funeral was held from All Hallows' church Tusday morning, and in accord with her wishes her four sisters, dressed in the uniform of the Children of Mary, were honorary bearers. At the church a solemn requiem high mass was sung by Rev. J. H. Broderick as celebrant; Rev. J. c. Mathews, deacon, and Rev. Faure. sub-deacon. The burial was in All Hallows' cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
COOK AGAIN.

If the Danish inquiry condemns Cook then we may expect that the end of the controversy is near, but from the spirit of those who are ou8 cunning for him, it seems reasonable to infer that. if he gets a character over there. he will still be pursued here. We can recall no continuing and persistent denunciation like that which Cook has experienced. lt can not escape notice. too, that the testi- mony used to break down his charac- ter comes from men confessedly liars at one turn of the road or the other. They tell of disgraceful things they themselves have done. and then are quoted as proof of Cooks falsity. A liar is not n good witness, even If he admits his own shame.
 Cook may be a great fraud He startled the world by his declaration that he had been to the pole. If his statement is incorrect, he has under taken a deception too serious for ready pardon. The best excuse would be that he believed he had been there even if he was mistaken. If he contrived false testimony to brace up his contention. then he was a vul-- gar fraud: but the statement of men that they were hired to turn this trick is not proof that he did the hiring. It is conceivable-though far from probable-that a gigantic scheme has been undertaken to undermine Cook. It is manifest Chat there is a gun ready whenever he shows his head and even when he sidesteps and tries to keep out of sight.
 Take 1t all fin all. 1t Is as curious mix-up as has come along for a Ions time and about as discreditable. 1T Cook Is right he has surely been abomlnably treated. If he is wrong fha tynrl1 haQ hnar cheated and if has a right to be indignant. But in either case the truth might have been reach ed. if ever it is reached by gentler and more decent means than have been employed in pounding a claimant. Hartford Courant.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
Oyster Supper.
BOLTON
Dewey GoodseII Marrisse-Grange In.
 itiation.

Announcements have been received of the marriage of Miss Louisa J. Goodsell and Frank A. Dewey of Tor ringford. December 8. Mir. Dewey was resident of Bolton until few years ago, and has many friends in town.
 Miss Adella N. Loomis and Miss Edith M. Maxwell were in Springfield the middle of the week, attending the Massachusetts state grange meeting.
 William Taylor and family have moved into their house. which has been built on the site of one burned last May.
 Bolton grange initiated class of nine in the third and fuorth degrees December 10.
 Mrs J. A. Conklin of Hartford has been the guest of her daughter. Mrs. c. F. Sumner.
 Mrs. F. l.. Loomis was a recent vis- itor at her sons, Clinton F. Loomis, in Hartford.
 Miss Rose Doane of Hartford has been visiting her sister, Miss Mae DOane.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
CHAPLIN.
Many Mourners at Funeral Services
 of Miss Vera Smith.

The funeral of Vera F. Smith was held at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. William M. Smith, on Thurs day afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. Ash CT H. Wilcox of Norwich conducted the service and his remarks were touchingly beautiful and delivered with much feeling. He paid a high and worthy tribute to the life and Christian character of the deceased. Mrs. Andrew NJ. Litchfield, J. Wilbur Lanphear and W. B. Gallup sang Some Time We'll Understand, and Some Sweet Day, By and By. The flowers included a pillow marked Vera, from MT. and Mrs. William M. Smith; a broken circle. from the brothers and sisters, spray carnations, marked Aunties, from the nieces; carnations from Rev. Asher II. Wilcox, Norwich; pink roses and white hyacinths. MT. and Mrs. F. E.. Sackett. Springfield; spray pink carnations, Mrs. Alfred Ja- cobs; pink carnations and white hya- cinths, E. c. Hickmott, Hartford; white roses. MT. and Mrs. Tiffany, Winsted; spray pink roses and ferns from the Chaplin ladies' aid society; red and white carnations. Dr. and Mrs. o. R. Witter and Mrs. Helen A. Wit ter Hartford; daybreak pinks. Mrs. E. JeSSle Hunt ana MISS florence l. Hunt; spray white carnations, Chap lin Christian Endeavor society; a flor al piece from the nurses of the Pitts field. Mass, hospital. The bearers were James Smith. J. Bantle, John M Clark and Frank W. Landon. Bur- ial was in the Center cemetery.
 Her death is a severe shock to her aged parents and the family circle, who have the deep sympathy of all.
 Notes.
 Rev. Granville Yeager is expected to preach at the church next Sunday.
 Mrs. Ladd of Franklin. has been a visitor at the home of Mrs. Emily J. Ross.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
Three Fingers Amputated.
SOUTH WELLINGTON
State Roads fnspeeted-Colonel Hall Speaks in Behalf of John p. War ren's Release.

Eugene H. Kelsey, chief clerk of the highway commissioner, was here the latter part of last week and with Adolph Korper and William H. Hall inspected the state roads.
 Miss Bertha Latham of Columbia was the guest of Miss Julia Kneeland at MT. and Mrs. W. H. Brackets over Sunday.
 Miss Charlotte Brigham has bargain ed for the Ezra A. Morse place south of the village and will probably oc- cupy the premises by February.
 Willie Cleaveland has left the em- blow of G. Hall, Jr.. & Go. and is to try the button making industry at Daleville.
 The snow of Monday was entirely taken off by the heavy rain that fol- lowed
 Spoke in Behalf of Life Convict.
 Col W. H. Hall appeared before the board of pardons at their meeting in Hartford Monday and spoke in favor of John P. Warren's petition for re- lease from prison. Next Saturday com pletes the fftieth year of his imprison- ment. Ex-Governor Mclean lkened it to eternal punishment.
 A new class has been started in the Sunday school with Elsie Kingsbury as teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
WOODSTOCK
Officers of Agricultural Soeiety-A Christmas Festival Planned at Con- sregationaI Church.

Rev. c. F. Waters on Sunday even- ing finished his talks on Pilgrims Progress
 MT. and Mrs. H. B. Kingsbury were in Hartford and New York last week.
 At the annual meeting of the Wood stock Agricultural society last Satur- day the following officers were elected: President, Clarence H. Child, Wood stock; vice president, H. O. Preston, Putnam; recording secretary, l.. H. Healey, North Woodstock; correspond ing secretary Chauncey S. Child. of Woodstock; treasurer, Melancthan Rid dick, Woodstock; auditors. J. Dike of Thompson, H. T. Child of Woodstock, G. M. Sampson of Woodstock.
 Mrs J. J. Williamson has returned from a visit to her son in Hartford.
 E. R. Rollins gave an exhibition of tinted autographs Tuesday afternoon and evening. Mir Rollins makes a spe- cialty of this kind of work, and the large number who attended were pleas ed.
 The Christmas festival at the Con- gregational church will take place Fri day evening, the 18th. Committees of arrangement were appointed last Sun day.
 F. w. Hinrichs of New York was in town a few days last week.
 Mrs. w. J. Lindeman entertained the pastors class Tuesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
WARR ENVlLLE
Officers Elected by Ashford Grange.

At the regular meeting of Ashford grange, No. 90, held in Bakers hall on Wednesday evening, Dec. 9th, the fol- lowing officers were elected for the en- suing year: Master, A. M. Bassett; overseer, Earl Whitehouse; lecturer, F. H. Bennett; steward. k. F. Bassett; as- sistant steward E. L. Cushman; chap lain, George Lipps; treasurer. O. D. Baker; secretary, Addie s. Bassett; gatekeeper, F. W. Copeland; Ceres, Lena A. James: Pomona. Marie Lipps; Flora, Lizzie Bates; lady assistant steward, Alma A. Bennett; member of executive committee for three years. F. Fl. Bennett.
 The ice on the pond is several inches thick and the young people have been enjoying prime sport skating.
 MT. Whipple has moved his steam sawmill from this village to Atwood vile and will cut the timber on the farm formerly owned by George O. Balch.
 Rev. G. c. Chappell of Montville vis- tied the local school and called on many former neighbors the past week.
 Mrs. John Scarborough of Westford and Mrs. Carrie McAllister of East Brimfeld, Mass, were guests at dinner of Mrs. E. L. James Thursday.
 Mrs. Caroline Lawton is the guest of her son, Marshall Lawton.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
EAGLEVILLE.
Three Pound Baby Doing WeII-First
 Skating.

A child was born recently in the vil- lage to MT. and Hrs. Rutland Holt which weighed exactly three pounds. The little one Is doing well regardless of it's small size.
 William E. Ross, who has been con- fined to the house with an attack of pleurisy, is able to be out.
 Mrs. George Reynold and daughter, Helen, left on Saturday for Pelham, N. Y, where they will join MT. Reynold. who is employed there. Mrs. Reynold expects to return to her home again in the village in the spring.
 The river was frozen for the first time, Sunday, thick enough to permit skating.
 A number of men who are doing the wiring on the pole line have arrived in town and are at the local hotel.
 The railroad station experienced a sudden boom in business on Wednes- day morning, due to the home going of the college boys for the Christmas va cation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
-
 BETHEL.
Talk on Prohibition by Norwich
 Speaker-Loes Notes,

Ernest A Smith of Norwich. who Ss working in the interests of prohibi- ton in New London county. gave an Interesting talk Sunday evening in the Bethel M. E. church. Special tenn perance music and a solo by Miss Mamie Luther were rendered.
 One of the employees of the Williams steam saWmill company has moved into the house owned by R. H. Young.
 Miss Mary Graves, who has been stopping at R. H. Young's, returned to her sisters last week.
 The recent rain has done much to- wards filing the streams and swamps that for d long time have been dry.
 Thomas Wilbur of Glasgo called at the M. E. parsonage on Wednesday,.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
ABINGT0N
Wolf Den Grange Elects Officers

The Ladies' Benevolent society met with Mrs C. w. Burt Thursday after noon.
 w. R. Vaughn of Worcester visited his sister, Mrs. A. J. McGorty, on Wednesday.
 Carl Sharpe is home from Storrs Agricultural college for Christmas va cation.
 At the regular meeting of Wolf Den grange on Wednesday evening, Dec. g., the following officers were elected: Master, N A. Badger; overseer. A. T. Grosvenor; lecturer. Mrs. Fannie Full Ter; steward, John Peal; assistant steward, Fred Rawley; chaplain, Rev. c. W. Burt; treasurer. Willis Covell; secretary. Miss Emetta Grosvenor; gatekeeper, Arthur Gallup: Ceres, Miss Louise Fits; Pomona. Miss Alice M. Howe; Flora, Miss Gertrude Medbury; lady assistant steward, Miss Roxie Wilbur.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
NORTH LYME
Enjoyable Social-H. E. Anderson Ae-
 cepts Call Near Moosup.

William Beebe, a former resident of this place. is critically i'll at his home in the Tater hill district.
 A successful social was held at Mrs. Erwin Rogers Tuesday evening. Home made candy and fancy articles were on sale and lunch was served.
 Miss Emily Stark was in Middle town Tuesday.
 H. E. Anderson of Norwich preached at the Baptist church again last Sun day Mrs. Anderson and son Ray mond accompanied him and were en- tertained at G. H. Strong's. MT. An derson has accepted a call to become pastor Of a church near Moosup.
 Mrs. A P. Gates of Millington yis- sted at G. H. Stron's Tuesday.
 Anos Tillotson has been very i'll the past week but is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
STAFFORD.
Sudden Death of Miss Susan M. ses-
 sions-Surprise Visit and Gift.


 Miss Minnie Duglas of Old Mystic was the guest last week of Mrs. Will fam Walbridge.
 William Park has bought of IT. T.. Cady the two small houses near the bridge. They will be torn down, which will be an improvement to the vil- lage.
 About thirty members of Stafford grange called at the Universalist par sonage last Friday evening. surprising Mir. and Mrs. Hersey. The evening was passed with singing and games. John M. Learned in behalf of the grange presented MT. and Mrs. Hersey a hand some lunch cloth.
 The neighborhood was shocked on Wednesday morning to hear of the sudden death of Miss Susan M. Ses- sions. She went out of doors. and not returning, her sisters went to look for her, and found her lying on the ground dead. She leaves three sisters. two. Misses Jane and Sarah. with whom she made her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Wedding Invitations-christmas En- tertainment for the Sunday School.

The invitations to the marriage of Albert Hubbard and Miss Ellen Van Lew Cox are out, the wedding to take place at the church of the Good Shep- herd in North Woodstock
 James Perrin. superintendent of surveying party in province of Que bee is spending two weeks vacation here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Calvin Rawson have taken rooms and will spend the win ter in Putnam.
 John Healey, a student of Storrs college, is at home for vacation.
 Mrs. Arthur Copeland, a former res- ident of this place, has been at her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Robbins.
 A Sunday school Christmas tree in the Hall on Christmas eve is a pleas ure in store for the children, Misses Bernice Turner and Maud MiIligan being the committee in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
YAWBUX VALLEY.
eranssrs at Norwioh--Notes.

Mrs. Latham Bently of White Rock was a recent visitor at G. D. Coates.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur White of New London were the guests of relatives in this vicinity over Saturday and Sunday.
 Several from this vicinity attended the Pomona grange meeting at Nor wich Thursday.
 Mrs. s. Curtis Egglestone of South Lyme was tho guest of her sister last week
 MT. and Mrs. J. E. Thompson, Mrs. C. E. Richmond and Mrs. J. D. Miner visited Westerly Wednesday.
 Ernest Allen was a business caller at Westerly Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
MANSFIELD DEPOT.
Baptist Church Choir Presents Eugene Carr with Pieture-The Water Ques- tion

After the regular rehearsal of De- cember 10, the members of the choir of the Baptist church presented Eu- gene Carr with a fine framed picture as a token of their appreciation of his helpfulness during his residence at Mansfield. At the morning service Sunday. a vote of thanks was given by the church and congregation to Mir Carr. Mir. and Mrs. Carr left for their new home in Dedham. Mass. Thurs day morning. Their friends wish them success and happiness.
 Dr. Johnson is improving slowly and is able and pleased to see his friends.
 The young peoples service Sunday evening was led by Miss Florence Deane in her usual pleasing manner
 Mrs. Merritt Smith was called to
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
POMFRET CENTER

Dr. Arthur M. Smith and wife of Pittsburg. Kansas, are visiting the for ner's sister. Mrs. E. F.. Brown.
 Murdough Campbell has gone on a visit to his old home in Scotland.
 Albert B. Smith is out after an at tack of grip.
 Everett F.. Brown attended farmers institutes at Plainheld Wednesday and New London County Pomona on Thursday and gave talks on Apple Culture.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
ARCADIA

Philip l.. Voelker and Peter Johnson of Providence were guests Sunday of Benjamin Sheldons
 Perry Bates condition remains un- changed. He Is wholly unable to help himself.
 Jesse Dawley and 8 party of friends from Riverpoint. R. l.. are enjoying the pleaEures of hunting at the Locust Ridge farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
EAST WELLINGTON

School closed this week until after the holidays.
 Mrs. L. Royce has been making a checkerboard for w. IT. Hall out of basswood. The frame of it is syca- more.
 Earl Gallup has been making his sister, Mrs. l.. Ingalls,, a lengthy visit.
 Some are suffering from colds.
 Clark Whitehouse was in Williman- tic this week
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
ELLINGTON
Birthday Danee-Grange lnterests-To
 Study Music in Boston.

A party and dance was given in the Town hall on Tuesday evening in hon or of the 18th birthday of Miss Iva Price. About fifty invitations were issued. Refreshments were served and a good time enjoyed by all present.
 Miss May Hathaway will enter St. Francis hospital in Hartford next month to study for a nurse.
 Miss Ruth Aborn will spend the winter in Boston at Fletcher's school for music.
 The next meeting of the grange will be held next Wednesday evening. The programme will include the Christmas tree. These officers for the ensuing year were elected at the last meet ing of the grange: Frank B. Nangle. master: John Oates, secretary, and Mrs. Frank Holton, lecturer.
 Arthur D. Hale is clerk at F. M. Charters store during the absence of MT. Adams.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
ASHFORD

J. W. whipple has moved his saw mill to Mansfield.
 William Smith has moved his family to AtwoodvilIe.
 Peter B. Hall is staying with friends in town. the Congregational church next Sun day.
 There will be a Christmas tree at the schoolhouse Christmas eve.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18

Clinton Hyde. and family. of Brook lyn, N. Y.
 Friends of Mrs. Harvey Dyer are sorry to learn of her feeble condition.
 Miss Gertie Green was d Piainheld visitor Wednesday.
 The churches are getting ready for Santa Claus.
 The infant son of MT. and Mrs. Lemuel N. Carpenter has been Ill.,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
WASHINGTON COUNTER. I.
HOPKINTON
No Action Taken at Special Town distinguishing Up Genealosy of Randall Family.


 At the special town meeting of the tax-paying electors, held in the town hall Thursday, Dec. 9, to consider the question of exempting new industries under certain conditions, no action was taken as the petition for the call did not put the question in a form which coincided with the wishes of the taxpayers. The sentiment seemed to prevail that industries should be fa- vored with some exemption to encour- age them to locate in town. A new petition has been prepared and is now in the hands of the town clerk, who will issue his warrant for another meeting to be held in the afternoon of Dec. 30.
 Aaron F. Randall. Esq, of Boston in town a few days last week looking up the genealogy of his fam fly. He was at the home of Deacon Roger W. Lewis.
 John Crandall who had been an in- mate of the town asylum for several years. died last week and was buried Monday.
 Mir. and Mrs Fred W. Clarke of North Stonington were callers at the home of John F. Wells and took home Mrs. George C. Reynolds. mother of MT. Clarke.
 Mrs. George S. Main, who has been critically i'll at the home of William w. Avery. is so far recovered as to be out on the street.
 Rev. F. r. Mathewson and family were business callers in Westerly on Tuesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
THOMPSON
Huizinga. Mathewson Marriage,

Mrs. David Porter and Mrs. George Law were guests of Mrs. Lowell N. Ross Saturday.
 Elizabeth M. Eddy of Willimantic and Frederick S. Eddy of Southpridge were in town over Sunday
 The B. T. P. U. meeting Sunday evening was led by Miss Helen Crans- l1a. A large attendance and interest ing meeting.
 Mrs. M. P. Arnold entertained a number of relatives Sunday
 The Monthly Messenger of this place
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
SOUTH CANTERBURY.

Levi N. Clark was the guest of his sister, Mrs. s. T. Cooper, at Brooklyn, Sunday.
 Fred Richmond has had all the ties and hoop timber cut on the Tarbox woodlot.
 Fred and Elmer Richmond are hav- ing all the ties cut on the Sullivan lot. Der on a woodlot he bought of Aaron R. Morse.
 Miss Bertha M. Clark is visiting Mrs. Henry P. Larkham at Canterbury Green.
 Geoorge Brown has finished working for Charles H. Phillips at Versailles.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
WILSONVILLE

MT. and Mrs. James Kelly are at their home for a few weeks.
 B. s. Upham went fox hunting on Thursday.
 s. Adams was in Worcester on busi- ness Thursday.
 Mrs. Joseph Baker and family of New Boston spent Saturday and Sun day with Mrs. Bakers sisters.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
ESCOHEAG
Looking Up Illegal Liquor Traffic,

Elisha Bitgood is moving his saw mill near Beach Pond.
 Mrs. Wilcox is to board some of the mill men.
 The shanty men are in the Russell Barber house.
 Gardner Barber has sold a woodlot to Elisha Bitgood.
 Mrs. J. R. Barber who was beaten by Gardner Barber is slowly improv- ing.
 Town Sergeant Russell Peckham was looking up the illegal liquor traffic at Green Corners.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-18
KTNNAN G MARVIN.
HexamethyIeneteiramine

The above is the name of a German chemical which is one Of the many valuable ingredients Of Foley's Kidney Remedy. amethylenetetramin is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remery as soon as you notice any Irregularities and avoid a serious malady. The Lee & Osgood Co.