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Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
SALEM
Tax of 14 Mills voted-Rosers Home stead, 125 Years Old. to Be Replaced by Cottage.

The annual election of town officials passed off quietly Monday with the following result: Selectmen, First, John H. Purcell r, second. Winfield w. HanHey r, third Charles $. Ray d; assessors, Edwin Harris, John Purcell and Sydney A. Dolbeare, all republi- cans; town clerk and treasurer, Charles A. Williams; school board, Henry A. Rogers, Gilbert J. Murray, Loren E. Rathbone, Eric E. Mitchell. Charles w. Harris. Fred K. Bailey, William H. Maynard. Charles S. Ray mond, Ray Bliven; tax collector, Eu- gene Darling: registrars. Horace w. Chapman and Robert A. Bailey; audit ors. Harry Rathbun and Fred R. Bai- ley.
 A 14-mill tax was laid and it was voted to repair the highways by the surveyor system. The surveyors were chosen at the meeting and will be re- quired to furnish bond.
 School Board Meets.
 The newly elected school board met for organization and the transaction of business on Tuesday evening.
 The regular meeting of Salem grange was held in their hall on Tuesday eve- ming.
 Rev. L. w. Brink of Norwich preach ed in the Congregational church Sum- day morning. In the absence of the Sunday school superintendent H. A. Rogers, Howard A. Rix conducted the session of the school. He also led the young peoples meeting in the eve ming.
 Rogers House Torn Down.
 The house on the farm owned by the late Mrs. Sarah J. Rogers has been torn down this week, and the site Is being cleared preparatory to the build ing of new cottage. Work will be commenced on the new house at once. The house which was torn down was built more than one hundred and twenty five years ago and has been the home of several generations of the family. Christopher A. and Daniel D. Rogers will occupy the new house when completed.
 Charles 8. Johnson of Norwich and Richard Johnson of Montville were guests of friends in town this week.
 Mrs. E. L. Latlmer is visiting in Providence.
 Frank Clifford of New London was in town the first of the month. look ing after the interests of the South ern New England Telephone company.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
WINDHAM
Interests About Town-Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Tatem Begin Housekeeping Visitors of the Week.

Mir. and Mrs. Henry Yergason of Cincinnati are at the inn.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. Alden Weir and the Misses Caroline and Dorothy Weir of New York are spending the week at their summer home here.
 Mrs. George Keeney, Mrs. H. c. La- throp, and Mrs. H. c. Grimes were in Norwich Wednesday.
 A supper for the benefit of the town library is being planned.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry l.. Tatem have returned from their wedding trip and are housekeeping in the new house built by AIonzo Warren on Brick Top.
 MT. and Mrs. F. F. Webb are on a motor trip to New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs. H. M. Danielson of Danielson are guests of Miss E. J. Kenyon at Maplecroft.
 Dewitt NJ. Lockman of New York is at his summer home on Church street.
 Mrs. Lewis Johnson and Mrs. Net tie Roland of Franklin were guests of the Misses Johnson on Tuesday,
 Mrs. Helen L. Cleveland of. Harnp- ton is visiting Mrs. Waldo Bingham.
 Miss Alice Thompson of Williman- tic is with her aunt, Mrs. Homer Wood.
 Mrs. Claasen, Miss Anna Claasen and Miss Maud Stokes, who have been spending the summer in the Maine cottage on South street. returned to Brooklyn. on Wednesday.
 Miss Ellen Huntington of Lebanon. Mrs. Brigham of Hartford called on friends in town recently.
 Mrs. Walter G. Parsons of Boston is at Miss Mabel Warmers for a few days.
 There will be a rehearsal of the Congregational church choir this (Sat- urday) afternoon at 2.3o in the chapel.
 Charles and James Potter are build ing a piazza for Mir. Sparrow.
 MT. Blandrette has moved from the Nara house into the Neff house. late ly vacated by Mir. Hazard, who has gone to WiIlimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
M0OSUP
Busy at ovsrsIIs Factory-Baptists to Have EvanseIistio Meetings Alberta Pioneers Start.

Patrick Coffee lost a valuable horse last Wednesday from collie.
 Counterfeit five dollar bills have made their appearance in this vicinity bearing the date of 1897.
 Several new machines have been added recently to the overall factory on Church street, and it is said that the plant promises to run full time all winter
 The Moosup Civic club played ball Saturday with the Invincibles of AL myville on the Carpet grounds and won by a score of g to s.
 To Hold Evanselistic Meetings.
 The Baptist church and society have voted to have a series of evangelical meetings held here during the winter, the date to be determined later and also what evangelist to call
 Mrs. l.. H. Eaton of Detroit, Mich, and Mrs. s. A. Hicks and Mrs A. H. Merrill of Hartford are spending several weeks at Maple Crest farm.
 Miss Grace Hicks has been spend- ing few days in the Berkshire hills.
 The total rainfall of last week was little over inches, the greatest amount of water that has fallen in a similar length of time since last spring.
 Frank Owens III at Norwich.
 Frank Owens. the youngest son of Mir and Mrs. Henry Owens, is very sick in Norwich with typhoid fever. A sister and brother have gone to care for him.
 Mrs. J. M. Andrews and Mrs. Car rie Blanchard have been visiting friends in Windham.
 To Take up Canadian Claims.
 Adelafd Potvin and Joseph Gendron started the first of the week for the province of Alberta in the northwest part of Canada, where they will take up land offered free to settlers by the Canadian government. They pro-ose to undertake the raising of wheat
 Henry Owens is threatened with typhoid fever.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
RuriaI of Euaene H. Tinkham.
LISBON
Town Goes RePubIiean-Suceessful
 Barn Dance.

As e result of Mondays vote the first selectman is J. H. Kennedy r, second, Charles Budeit, ST.. d, and third, M. J. Cornell d, the town going republican.
 Miss Ethel Kennedy entertained on Sunday Misses Martha Brosofske and Bertha Kruck of Greeneville. Pauline Erlbeck and Emma Grieshamer of Taftville.
 Mrs. Otto Hoelck and Mrs. George Bellman of Norwich was guest of Mrs. John Hoelck Sunday.
 Miss Isabel Duir of Occum was the guest of Misses Margaretha and Alma Hoelck Sunday.
 The barn dance which was given by Harry Corbett and Charlite Budeit on Saturday night was great success. About seventy-hve attended Many from Baltic. Hanover, Greeneville, Jewett City. Versailles, Occum and Taftville were present.
 Thomas Hogge of Jewett City was in town Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
ANNUAL ROLL CALL.
Interesting Exercises Follow Monday
 Dinner-Elosuent Addresses.

The annual roll call was held Tues day. A sumptuous dinner was served at noon which was enjoyed by nearly hundred residents and visitors. The innovation of serving dinner in the church excited favorable comment.
 After the collation the three speak CTS of the day, Rev. William s. Beard of Willimantic, Rev. Clarence H. Bar Der of Danielson and the Rev. Edward P. Aver of North Guilford. Conn.,, were introduced to large audience.
 Rev. William S. Boards Address.
 MT. Beard emphasized the need of a forward movement here in the direc- tion of occupying many delightful un- occupied sites for homes, and expressed his willingness to interest ex-Governor Gorton's son, prominent man in Boston, whose father was born in this village in the Dr. Hovey house. MT. Beard is greatly interested in this sec ton because his father, a Congrega- tional clergyman, moved here when he was three years old and remained here as pastor more than twenty years. Favored Cooperation.
 Rev. MT. Barber's line of thought was in the direction of cooperation and in the course of appropriate re- marks showed how the town was car ried for no-license Monday. He high " COfHIuGUO0O lIl6 p0OQle u0T6 for their oneness of effort and marked success.
 Tribute to Former Workers.
 Rev. Mir. Aver spoke with special feeling of those who formerly resided here, whose beneficent influence and efficient service forty years ago left a lasting imprint on succeeding genera tions.
 The eloquent words of spiritual up- lift and practical application of these learned gentlemen, all filling influential pulpits, greatly cheered the loyal band
 of church workers here. Those Present. The following visitors were present, many of them responding with remarks when their names were called Lucian Danielson, Mrs. Addie Strait, MT. and Mrs. Walter Day, Mrs. Nathan Short
 Mrs. Laura $. Pike. Deacon William Pike, Mir. and Mrs. Emery Tubbs, Will liam McEwen, Mrs. William Sherman, MT. and Mrs. Russell Hill. MT. and
 Mrs. W. H. Bachman, Mrs. Clarence H. Barber and Mrs. pr. Charles H. kingsbury.
 Miss Sarah L. Aver, who is connect ed with the Moody institute of North field, whose home was formerly here, l and sister of Mrs. Kingsbury, also spoke interestingly; also Mrs. Edward P. Aver of North Guilford. Letters were received from Mrs. T. M. Hopkins and Miss Eugenie Hopkins 1 of Pomfret and Joel s. Ives of Hart l ford and read at the meeting. Letters were afterwards received from Mrs. William H. Beard, whose husband was pastor here so long, Mrs. Leander
 Bowen of Foster, R. l.. and Mrs. Nellie l.. Beckwith of Winanna Fla, which
 will be read next Sunday morning in l church.
 Osmer Young and other friends of the work here sent greetings and re- | gIets.
 The collection amounted to about s35. Bills All Paid. Charles T. Preston gave a partial | financial report which showed bills all paid and an encouraging outlook. Rev. MT. Barber publicly invited the i pastor, Rev. Virgil w. Blackman, to | exchange with him at an early date. Beautiful weather largely contributed , to the success of this annual gather | ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
cLARK's CORNERS

Mrs P, J. Navin was in Williman- tic Tuesday.
 Several ladies from here took din ner at the Prospect house, Hampton, 
 Mrs. F. E. Melvin has been sick.
 Miss Viola F. Jewett was in Provi- dence over Sunday.
 Mrs. w. N. Jewett has returned aft sr visiting the past week in Proyi- dence and Washington. R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
ASHFORD
Body of Henry Hicks Brought from
 Auburn for Burial.

Miss Grace Adams is at home for a while with her parents, MT. and Mrs. E. P. Adams.
 Miss Bertha Giddings is in Provi- dence for week.
 MT. and Mrs. I. P. Richards are en- toying a drive through the central part of the state.
 The body of Henry Hicks, g. resident of this place for nearly eighty years, was brought here from Auburn, R. l., Wednesday for burial.
 William Poule spent Sunday at his hame here.
 Daniel Hine, who has been at the Orchard House for the past year, has returned to his home in Hartford.
 The painting and papering of the church is finished.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
WESTMINSTER
C 

Wilfred Sage returned to his home here Thursday, having been i'll in Mid dletown hospital for several weeks. He is much improved in health.
 There was a service at Gay Head schoolhouse Sunday afternoon.
 Deacon Charles Barstow conducted the Christian Endeavor meeting Sun day evening.
 MT. and Mrs. William Robinson spent Sunday in Taftville.
 Mrs. Fred Newton was in Norwich E~idaU
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
NORTH LYME
Social at the ChapeI-Pastor and Fam
 fly Leave November 1.

Miss Emily Stark and Mrs. W. M. Sisson, Jr., were in Middletown Tues day.
 Mrs. A. P. Gates and Clyde Gates of Milllngton and Miss Inez Porter of South Cromwell visited at G. H. Strong's Tuesday.
 Jared Daniels. John Hall and J. w. Stark are the new selectmen for the town of Lyme.
 The ladies' mission circle met at the parsonage Wednesday afternoon. In the evening a social time was much enjoyed by the people of the church and congregation.
 Rev. c. Fl. Frederick and family leave the place November 1 for new pastorate in South Windsor. Their many friends greatly regret their re- moval.
 MT. and Mrs. N. S. Strong and son visited at l.. M. Stark's in Bashan, Sunday.
 Mrs. Lura Tooker of Hartford vis- tied her brother, H. B. Maynard, on Sunday.
 Mrs. Fred Miner, Jr., is visiting at '. O. Miners this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
ABINGT0N
Thirty-one Churches to Be Repre- sented at Congregational Confer ence.

On Tuesday, Oct. 12. the Windham county association of Congregational ministers and churches will meet with the Congregational church in this place. Thirty-one churches are rep resented in the association, each be- ing entitled to representation by the pastor and two delegates. Addresses will be given by Rev. William Cane, LL.D., and Rev. Joel I. Ives, secre- tary of the missionary society of Con- necticut; also by Mrs. k. M. Warner, Rev. w E. Lamphear and others. A collation. will be served at noon.
 Miss Helen Kyte of South Brain tree. Mass, is visiting friends in town.
 Many Attend Auction.
 Thursday being such a pleasant day Merritt Gallup's auction was well at tended.
 Miss Mildred Sanderson of Putnam is keeping house for Mrs. George Hicks during her absence on visit to her son at Groton.
 Roger, Mrs. McGorters pet dog, is suffering from paralysis.
 A. N. Vaughn of Willimantic spent Sunday at his home here.
 Mrs. N. A. Badger is visiting her sister at Westbrook.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
P0MFRET CENTER

Charles P. Grosvenor Is steadily im- proving, sitting up longer each day, and Is FEW able to stand on his feet.
 Mrs. John Pritchard is entertaining Mrs. and Miss Offender of Providence.
 Willard Hildreth has returned. from a trip to Vermont, buying cattle.
 Mrs. Courtland Hoppin recently pur- chased very fine automobile in Bos- ton,
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
CANTERBURY.
Honor Pupils at the School on the
 Green--Farmers Picking Apples.

At the school at Canterbury Green, Miss Grace l.. Dawley, teacher. those present every day during September were Dwight and Gladys Bushnell, Edith Williams. Leslie Clark, Marion Cone, Milo Appley, Houston Lathrop, Lydia Lathrop, George Carr, Irene Trumper. Maude Graves, Paul Hoxsie, Milton Smith.
 Rev. George E. Smith of the M. P. church left Monday for conference at New York.
 A. E. Hicks attends conference as delegate this week.
 The farmers are picking their ap- ples for winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
HAMPTON

Mrs. Hall and children of North Windham were guests of Mir. and Mrs. Greenslit recently.
 Mrs. w. H. Warden was in Brooklyn on business this week.
 Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Spaulding were recent visitors to the Thread City.
 Postmaster Roberts was the guest of friends in Willimantic last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Davis of Can terbury visited friends in town last week.
 William Nichols and Miss Sophia Nichols spent Sunday as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Towne of Canter- bury.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
WEST WOODSTOCK

Local Small Notes-Personal Items.
 Mrs. c. M. Jones is able to be out once more.
 Franklin Walker visited friends here Sunday.
 Capt. Clinton Winslow of Putnam spent Sunday at Knelm and Long Meadow.
 Mrs. F. l.. Morse is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. William Smith of East Brimfeld. Miss Alice Johnson and mother went home this week after their summers stay in town.
 Mrs. Henry Covell and daughters were at Knelm one day this week
 Mrs. Henry Chamberlain is visiting relatives in Stafford. Z William Angel is visiting his sister, Mrs. Wendall Witter.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
RAWSoN

Owing to an increase in passenger traffic, Phillips Brothers have pnr- chased 30 H. P. touring car of the 1910 model
 MT. and Mrs. l. W. Hammond were week end visitors in Ashford.
 Frank Phillips made a trip to Provi- dence on Tuesday.
 Mrs. Ruth M. Baker has returned home to Ocean Grove, Mass, after a short stay with her daughter, Mrs. L.. c. Stocking.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
M0HEGAN.
Dry Wells Compel Much Drawing oi Water-Damase by Deer Appraised.

this vicinity Is dry wells. Water has to be carried a long distance by some of the inhabitants.
 John Driscoll of Palmertown and L.. M. Brainard of Norwich were visitors at Cosey Corner on Sunday.
 Damage done by deer in this vicin- ity was appraised last Tuesday by Nichols Church and G. R. Sanders.
 The sound of dog and shotgun is heard in the woods and game dinners arc in vogue.
 Among the congregation at the church Sunday were visitors from Norwich and Mystic. both services be- ing deeply interested, the pastor giv- ing two eloquent sercons.
 Miss Lizzie Hunter is in Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
MOUNT HOPE

Mrs. D. c. Hatton and Miss Lima c. Bacon took a pleasure trip to Pomfret Friday, Oct. 1st.
 Now the silos are all fill, potato dig gjng is in order. There is a very good crop in this vicinity.
 Mrs. Mabel Griggs and Miss Ida Dean have moved to Willimantic to live on the corner of Walnut and Pros pect streets.
 Mrs. J. H. Bacon, Miss Lima Bacon and Miss Emo attended the Ladies' Aid society meeting at O. F. Durkee's in Warrenville-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
FUNERAL.
Mrs. John ?. curIey.

Mrs. John Y. Curley'
 The funeral of Mrs John P. CurIey was held at St. Mary's church Tues day morning at ten o'clock and was largely attended The bearers were W. l.. Wellwood, Thomas P. Fiahertx. William Flaherty. John J. O'Brien Burial was in the Plains cemetery. Mrs. Curley's death occurred Satin- day evening after lingering illness She was 40 years old. Besides her husband she leaves three brothers. .
 Death of Infant Daughter. ! The seven months old daughter o4 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Houle died on Wednesday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Hall of DAnS ielson were guests of Mrs. Abbie La$ throp over Sunday.
 Miss Julia White is visiting frienda in Hartford. Middletown and Merident
 Mir. and Mrs. John Dignum and son of Hartford were in town Tuesday tn attend the funeral of Mrs. Curley.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
WARR ENVIllE
Mrs. E. A. Durkee Entertains Ladies'
 Aid Society.

o. P. Durkee spent the week end in Providence.
 The Ladies' Aid society was pleas antly entertained at Mrs. E. A. Dur kees, at Corner Crest, on Wednesday of last week. There were twenty-four present.
 The funeral of Nellie Mercy was held in the Baptist church of this village, Rev. B. c. Bugbee officiating.
 O. P. Durkee, Mrs. E. A Durkee and Mrs. Ellen Weeks enjoyed an automo- bile ride to Willimantic last Friday.
 F. H. Bennett is at work on the mills in Mt. Hope.
 Mrs. W. H. Brewer and Mrs. Lizzie Noel were Wi;limantic visitors We'd nesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
HAMBURG.
Pastor Absent on Vacation-PersonaI
 Items.

Jesse Cappels is out in a new auto mobile.
 Re Mir Frederick has been substi- tuting at the Sterling City school for the Rev. MT. Parch.
 Mrs. M. E. Huntley has returned frt m a brief stay in Essex
 William Bennett has returned to New York to his duties after a vaca- ton spent in town.
 Mrs. Chappell has returned from a visir jn Boston.
 Mrs. J. w. Martin and Mrs. Kibby were callers in Saybrook over Sun Cav.
 Rev. Mir. Bassett occupied the pulpit at the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 Rev. MT. Parch is enjoying a vaca- tsoE out of town.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
WILS0kVILLE

Mrs. N. E. Converse and Mrs. Ada Jerolamon of Worcester visited local relatives Thursday.
 J. Beville of Willimantic visited rel atives here on Wednesday.
 Mrs. Kate Moore was a Webster vis- itor Thursday.
 Miss Iva Adams of Worcester has been passing 8 few weeks with her parents.
 Mrs. Joseph Baker of New Boston spent Thursday with her father and sisters.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
NORTH WINDHAM.
Pastor to Use Candles for Illustrating
 Sermon to Children.

Mrs. Dwight F. Lyon and daugh- ter. Miss Della E., are spending the week in Boston and Worcester.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard A. Harrison and little son, Lester, are in Hampton for a time. Miss Mildred Harrison spent last Sunday with her parents.
 Mrs. Mary J. Hartson is improving slowly from her illness.
 Miss Hattie Plumley has gone to Lebanon for a short time.
 Mrs. c. R. Harris, Mrs. E. H. Hall, Mrs. Charles Tucker, Mrs. Raymond Harris were among the number who attended the w. c. T. U. convention in the Baptist church at Whliman- tic.
 Rev. Walter Lanphear will preach at the Congregational church next Sunday afternoon, the 10th, to the children, using candles for illustra- tion
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
GILEAD
School Closed Because of Teachers IT,
 ness-Temperance Address.

Mrs. Lucy s. Smith attended an in- teresting meeting of Wadsworth chap ter, D. A. R., at Middletown Satur- day.
 Many townspeople were in Williman- tic and Hartford Tuesday.
 J. F. Mott and family of East Glas- tonbury were In town Sunday.
 Miss Louise Wyeff, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Fogil. re- turned to New York last Friday.
 Louis Miner and Henry Chandler of South Windsor were guests at c. O. Miners on hunting trip last week.
 J. H. Mansfield is expected to speak at the church here next Sunday after noon.
 Miss Jennie olin is i'll with diph- theria and school in that district is closed.
 Mir. and Mrs. M. W. Hills were guests Sunday of relatives in West chester.
 Several from here attended the mo- license rally at Hebron last Saturday evening Hon. E. l.. G. Hohenthal Of Manchester made the address.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
NORTH STERLING.
Patrons Realize Utility of Rural De-
 livery.

The people along the rural mall route realize the value of the mail car rier, as seven new boxes have been added the past week to the route and more will be added soon.
 Mrs. Mary Potter of Hope, R. l., has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Joseph Hillary.
 Lam bert Allen and son and Mrs. Abi- jah Sweet visited Mrs. John Griffiths recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
MASHAPAUG
Personal Items-215 Bushels of Pota-
 toes from One Acre of Land.

Mrs. Lewis Durant of Putnam has been visiting Mrs. Fred Walker.
 Eugene Walker was in New York on business one day last week.
 Chaffee Bros. have recently moved their steam sawmill to a wood lot near this village.
 Alfred Slswick left last week for a visit with friends in Stafford, Norwich and other towns
 Rev. J. c. Hall has recently return edo from a two weeks vacation in Bangor, Me.
 John Hebard was in Worcester on business last week Friday.
 Albert Hewlett, Jr., received letter from his father, Albert Hewlett of warrenville, Conn, stating that he raised 215 bushels of saleable potatoes from one acre of land.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
WOODSTOCK VALLEY.
Accident to Mrs. Stephen KinssIs

Carl Kenyon of Mansfield Center is visiting friends in town.
 Frank Lawrence has returned to his home in West Hartford.
 Mrs. Asa Thayer was in Brimfeld, Mass, Monday
 Mrs. Allen Kenyon and Mrs. Fred Rogers were in Worcester on Mon day.
 Mrs. Stephen Slingsby had the mis- fortune to break her wrist on Thurs day.
 Miss Maud Leonard is spending a few days with Mrs. I. P. Briggs.
 MT. and Mrs. John Barber of Dan ielson were in town this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
SOUTH WINDHAM.
w. c. r. U. State Delegates Enter
 tained in Local Homes.

Mrs. W. c. Card is entertaining MT. and Mrs. Charles Harris of Hartford.
 A number of delegates at the w. C. T. U. convention held in Willimantic were entertained in local families.
 Mrs. W. c. Fitch spent Sunday at the home of her father, E. Harlow Holmes.
 c. L. Clinton, who has been serious ly i'll for several weeks, was taken to St. Joseph's hospital Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-09
HANOVER.
Guilds Gift to Miss Peck-Mourners at Eugene H. Tinkham's Funeral.

Early last week the members of the Ladies guild met at the parson- age for a social hour and presented Miss Edith Peck with a gold bar pin as token of appreciation. Miss Peck has charge of the English department in the Cortland school for young wo- men in Bridgeport. Her sister, Ellen Peck, Is the present mistress of the manse.
 Burial of Eugene H. Tinkhan.
 The burial of Eugene H. Tinkham of Springfield was made in the cem- otery at noon on Monday. Rev. C. H. Peck officiated. There were present two brothers, Albert of Providence and Edwin of Hanover; also three sis ters, Mrs. Blakely and Mrs. Brown of Providence and Miss Susan Tinkham os Reading, Mass.
 William Park of Amesbury, Mass, has been visiting his son, Angus Park. Other visitors have been MT. and Mrs. Frank Way and daughter.
 The famil yof James Tucker has moved into the house recently vacated by the James Souter family.