Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-20
BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING FIELD
UNCAsviLLE.
Robert Dodds Wins Prize in Word
contest-Exciting Indoor Marathon
Daniels Case OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Party.

In the word contest carried on
among the pupils of the Tenth district
0Jncasville), to see how many words
could be formed from the name Abra-
ham Lincoln. the first prize went to
Robert Dodds, whose list contained
674 words; Earl Smith was second,
with 636 words, Frank Mitchell, 625,
Fanny Mitchell, $40, Hazel Beebe, Ala,
John ]. Dodds, Jr.. $50; David Killeen,
200. The first prize was q silver pin,
the second and third being similar.
The others received a choice of Lin
coin pictures.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Montville Center congregational
church held a social at the residence
of David A. Johnson, Friday evening.
There was large attendance. Sup
per was served.
Mrs Charles Hartley of Boston has
been spending a few days with friends
in Oakdale.
American council, O. U. A. M, voted
at its last meeting to hold social
and dance next month.
Orrin Gay of Oakdale entertained
this past week Herman Lasowitch of
New York.
A club formed of is young men has
recently been organized in this place
and Will fit up rooms in the building
opposite DR.. E. Comets house.
Mrs. Agnes Burnham, teacher Of the
third and fourth grades in Palmer Me
mortal school, who has been spending
a few days with her family at Shell
burne Falls, Mass. returned Monday
morning During her absence her room
was looked after by Miss Alice Kill
leen.
Case Continued.
In the case of Henry Daniels, who
was brought before Henry A. Bolles.
justice of the peace, Friday, on charge
of obtaining goods under false pre-
fences from G. w. Dart, Daniels
claimed he had never refused to pay
the bill. The case was continued one
month.
Mrs, Sophronia Miner is confined to
her home by Illness. Mrs. Miner re-
Gently celebrated her S6th birthday.
Carl Browning is i'll with the grip.
William Grinnell, night Waterman
for the Palmer Bros mill, has return
ed to duty after two weeks absence,
caused by the injuries received by a
fall.
About forty young people from this
town were in attendance at the roller
skating at Richards grove Saturday
night.
Cochegan camp, Modern Woodmen of
America. held a social time in Hick-
ey's hall. Wednesday night. After the
initiation of candidates and other bus
mess supper was served. and an in
teresting programme of vocal and in
strumental music was given, closing
with dancing, at which the families
of the members were present.
Indoor Marathon.
The new degree team of Thames
lodge, /. o. 0. f., held a rehearsal on
Monday night, after which the men,
bers had an interesting indoor Mara
thon race, the contestants being An
dred Johnson, Fred Chapel. Guy Loo
mis- and Charles Osborn. The distance
was estimated to be nearly ten miles.
The track was laid near the walls of
the lodge room. The prize which was
offered by Fred ]. Hope @as won by
Charles Osborn after an exciting race.
Guy Loomis held out until within a
few laps, coming in second. All con-
tesfants We're pretty well tired out
Andrew Johnson and Fred Chapel col
lapsed when only about half the dis
lance was completed.
Boston Preacher Heard.
The Union Baptist church pulpit
was occupied Sunday morning by Mr..
Whittemore Of the theological school,
Boston. The reason Mr.. Whittemore
failed. to be present last week was ow-
ing to not receiving the letter which
the church sent him.
Valentine Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Fitch Rogers gave
valentine party Saturday night at
their home at Jerome farm. A num-
Der of young people from this place
were present. The evening was pleas
antly spent with games. Refreshments
We're served.