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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
PLAINFIELD.
New Amusement Place to Be Hand- somely Equipped-Surprise Party and Birthday Celebration.

w. Payson Babcock's new opera house, on Railroad avenue. is nearly completed, and is to be first-class in every respect. The audience room is about 40 by 50 feet, and IA feet high. The floor is of polished maple. the walls above the wainscot arepainted in pleas ing colors, and the ceiling Is resplend- ent in silver, goldleaf and bronze in artistic design, the work of George B. Lyman.
 The stage is IS feet deep and 22 feet wide, with dressing room at each end and an outside fire escape stairway from the rear of the building. The stage has a handsome proscenium and a beautiful drop curtain having a fine Venetian scene, handsomely draped, the work of a Norwich artist. J. w. Mallett.
 The audience room will seat comfort ably $50 persons, 400 by crowding seats little. The seats are to be dual fold ing seats of finely polished maple wood Fifteen steam radiators dis tributed around the hall and stage will furnish heat enough for the comfort of all. and electric lights are to be in- stalled.
 Birthday Surprise Visit.
 About twenty friends and neighbors gave Henry S. Starlzweather a genuine SuEpIlH6 DlrInudy party ldSL AdOuudy evening, it being his 37th anniversary. A goodly number of handsome and useful presents were received by Mir StarICweather, who was taken com pletely by surprise when the guests ar rived in theearly evening. Light re- treatments were served Blasting for Face Wall. A steam drill has been set up this week on the ledge near the residence of Timothy Shea, on the Packerville road. where Contractor Torrance of Greeneville will blast out the stones he vii use in building the face wal around the companys premises or Railroad avenue, between the two rail roads.
 From Jewett City comes a repetition Of the statement that Dearnley Clarke of that place are soon to occupy the handsome large store of w. Pay son Babcock, in the Opera house build ing on Railroad avenue. Roadmaster Maher of Norwich re gently added 100 feet of railroad tracH to the corporation spur track in tho rear of the Lawton mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
LEFFINGWELL.
D. Y. P. U. Mootlna-PorsonaI Note


 Miss Nellie Ward returned home on Saturday after spending several days with relatives out of town.
 Samuel Bercume of Moosup was the guest of local friends recently.
 Mrs. J. c. Ward is spending two weeks with relatives out of town.
 LeGrand Chappell, the leading butcher of Palmertown, spent Wednes- day night with Miss Austin.
 Harry Wilcox of Jewett City was the guest of local friends Sunday.
 Frank Glocenger has returned after spending a few days at his home
 Mrs. Robert Champlin of Norwich was the guest of Mrs. Alfred Beebe Monday.
 Alfred Beebe has been a recent vis- ttor at Hartford.
 Mrs. A. H. Beebe led the B. Y. P. U. meeting Sunday evening the topic be- ing Life Lessons For Me From the Psalms. Ps. 46:1-11 Frank Leffing well and Alfred Beebe sang My Moth CTS Bible. Mrs. Charles Rathbun, Miss Edith Lefingwell Austin Rathbun and Herbert Beard sang l Will Sing the Wondrous Story. The male quartette, Charles Ellis. Austin Rathbun, Harold Rose and Herbert Beard, sang in a pleasing manner.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
SOUTH COVENTRY.
Doorkeeper Hunt Attended Governors Dinner-Mr. and Mrs, Foster Re- moved to Wlllimantie.

Patrick Curley has purchased ths MoClave place. on Main street, and is to improve the property.
 Charles B. Hunt of this place doorkeeper at the capitol, was among those who attended Governor Lilleys dinner Tuesday evening. Mrs. Frank E. Hull or Baltic IS With her mother. Mrs. Lydia Mason.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Poster have removed to Wlllimantic, where MT Foster os agent for the Fleisehnan 70. MrE. Mary Albertin and family are to occupy the house vacated by MT. and Mrs. Poster.
 Ernest Albertin has taken Mir F'os- ter's position al Tracy's Valley mill
 Mrs. Newell entertained the ladies Of the w. C. IT. U at their monthly meet ing this week.
 Mrs. Addison TSingsbury Is visiting her sons in Lexington and Bellerios, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
HOLLAND COUNTY.
COVENTRY.
Visitors Carried 5ride's Lesf for Mrs. erant-PoIe Struck During Thunder Shower.


 A large party of friends and neigh bors met at the home of Mrs. Brigham Barrows (now Mrs. Grant,, in North Coventry, on Monday evening, March 1, to spend the evening with MT. and Mrs. Grant. who were recently mar ried. The evening was pleasantly passed with games and other amuse- ments. A fine supper of baked beans, salads, sandwiches and cake, tea and coffee was served. A large loaf Of brides cake was presented the bride.
 Mrs. George Steadman, who has been suffering with rheumatism, is imDrov- ing.
 Osmer Reynolds of New York visited his mother, Mrs. Abbie D. Reynoles, recently.
 Henry Pollard visited Tuesday with his sister, Mrs. Crane, in Mansfield.
 Fl. r. Williams came home from Col chester Saturday to spend Sunday with his family.
 Fenelon AroCollum, who has been a a private hospital for treatment, is ex- pected homo Wednesday.
 Arthur Cushman of Springfield was the guest of John Lewis family over Sunday.
 Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Sherman were in Mansfield Depot calling Monday.
 Surprise Party. Ol AAAdL INNAAAAAEH AheANAA "f NAA~ neighbors of Ripley Hill gathered for Q surprise party at the home of, F. B. Topliff. The company of over thirty persons spent a pleasant evening with games, music and recitations by Miss White.
 Joseph Barrett moved his family from the mountain road to the house with Frank Massen Monday.
 Miss Edna Lewis was the guest ot Mrs. Mary l. Dimock in Willimantic Wednesday and Thursday.
 Mrs. J. D. Thompson has her little granddaughter, Viola Carpenter, of South Coventry, with her for a few weeks.
 Inez B. williams spent Friday and Saturday with her cousin, Mrs. Fred Willoughby, in Colchester Mrs. John Brown is i'll. Thunder Shower. A hard thunder shower visited this vicinity Tuesday night. A telegraph pole was struck by lightning on the North Coventry road.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
DATVlLL-E.
Local Man One of Lothrep Heirs
 General News.

Miss Mary Kelley was recent wis., itor in Norwich.
 Sydney Brown of Caryvilie, Mass, visited at the home of Mrs. Jane Campbell.
 Clarence Budlong of Providence wis., ited James Blanchard and family.
 Julian J. Chase of Manchester Conn, spent Sunday with David Chase
 Mrs. Darling is slowly recovering from her illness. Her sister. Mrs. Irv- ing Blanchard, is now i'll at her home
 Miss Myrtice Blanchard is spending several days in Providence.
 The clam chowder given by the la dies aid society in the vestry of the Congregational church. was decided success.
 John Boher. Jr.. is spending few days in town.
 Miss Katie Curran spent Sunday ir Putnam. Frank Fields of Dayville Is one ot the Lothrop heirs.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
WARRENVILLE.
Interesting Addresses at Fellowship
 Meetins-GenersI News.

Eleven from this parish attended the fellowship meeting at the Westford Congregational church last Saturday afternoon. Rev. MT. 'Goodsell and Rev. Mir. King of Eastford and several lay men made interesting remarks. The singing by the two choirs was excel lent, the pastor of the entertaining church conducting. About forty were in attendance. An appetizing lunch was served by the Westford ladies, at the close.
 The James brothers are doing con- siderable business at the mills these days.
 Roll Call Meeting.
 The Interpreters House was the subject of the sermon last Sunday morning. Deacon z. B. Bicknell con- ducted an excellent c. E.. roll call meeting Topic. Life Lessons from the Psalms. The quarterly business meeting followed. the reports showing that good work had been done by the committees.
 Arthur D. James attended the West ford meeting last Saturday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
SCOTLAND.
Seven Inch Ice Stored-Henry Tsyior's Death Follows Surgical Operation Notes.

MT. and Mrs. Albert Spellman of Willinantic were guests of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Kimball on Sunday, and attended services at the Congregational church.
 MT. Russell and family of Hampton ase tc move he.e in about two weeks. Mir Russell Vii reopen the blacksmith shop formerly occupied by Walter Ainsrr LeNton and family. who oc- cupird tie Wst.lman Bass farm, have m6v. i: V :.erly R. I.
 Mrs. r,rorge Gai;us and little dadgh- ter, Geraldine. of Waterford, are gueJts If l'eT an. Mrs |. B. Penney.
 Mrs. Gould Higgins of North Haven is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. ], B. Bacon, for few days this week.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Cary of North ampton, Mass. were recent guests of relatives in own
 Filled Ice House.
 Representative A. H. Gallup filled his ice house Monday and Tuesday, secur- ing good clear ice, averaging about seven inches in thickness.
 Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Penney and Mrs. A. Fl. Gallup attended the reception given Rev. A. J. Small and family in the Chaplin Congregational church on Monday evening.
 Henry Taylor's Death. Henry Taylor, who was remrved to St. Josephs hospital about three weeks ago to undergo an operation for ap- pendicitis, died at the hospital Wednes- day night Burial will be in Williman- tic cemetery today CSaturday).
 Raymond Barstow left on Saturday last for Troy, N. Y, where he is to engage in business.
 Lectured in Hartford. Rev. l.. B. Penney was in Hartford Wednesday evening to deliver his lec- ture on Arizona, with stereopticon, tr the Wethersfeld Avenue Congregation al church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
SOUTH LYME.
Services Held In Union Chapel

John Littlefeld of Lyme was a call or in the village Saturday.
 Miss Nettie waggins is visiting her sister Mrs. John Mcdonald, in New London
 Mrs. B. P. Stanhope was in New London last week.
 F. c. Paine visited friends in New London Saturday.
 Miss Lydia Hartig held services al the Union chapel Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. Phales Howard visited hel daughter, Mrs. Frank Peckham, iT Deep River, last week.
 Mrs. David champlin, Jr., is visit ingAher brother in New Haven.
 P. P. Welch visited relatives 1T Westerly over Sunday.
 The Rev. Mr. Dodd held services al the Union chapel Sunday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
BROOKLYN.
B. Y. p. U. Conservation Meetins-Sid- ney w. Bard Bruised by Falling Tree.


 Mr.eand Mrs J. Sprague Bard have returiied home after visit of few weeks with friends in New York.
 Daniel R. Kane of Deep River was in town over Sunday calling on his many friends.
 The B. '. P. U. held a consecration meeting Sunday evening, led by the president. Subject: Life Lessons from the Psalms"
 Miss Fannie M. Palmer is visiting friends in Pittsfield, Mass.
 Miss Mary Palmer is making a lengthy visit with friends in Newton, Mass.
 Miss Ella Palmer is visiting her brother James $. Palmer, in Attleboro, Mass.
 Bruised by Falling Tree.
 Sidney W. Bard in attempting to saw down a tree that was badly in- jured in the storm got caught beneath the trunk ands received injuries that keep him from his duties in the savings bank Vine R. Franklin has made improve ments upon his residence by enlarging the porch into a good sized piazza and by building on bay window.
 Warren A,>(annery has returned home after having spent the winter with relatives in the west.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13

1880 1908 GEO. s. DRAPER CProprlctor Of the old Rawson &
 Whipple stand),
S6 to 92 Water St.

is prepared to furnish you with any thing in the line of choice Groceries. Bottled Ales. Lager. Wines and Liquors, both Foreign and Domestic; also choice line of Cigars and Tobacco.
 The only place in the city to find J. A. Miners chicken Cock whlskey.
 A full line ot cordials always In stock.
 Also Old Hermitage Rye and Bour- bon whlskey and Heublein's Club Cocktails.
 Phone 144-2. Store open evenings.
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Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
PHOENlXVILLE.
Wild Geese Fly North During Thunde
 Storm:

Spring indications include wood chucks, ehipmunks and many spring birds. Two large flocks of wild geese were seen passing northward Wednes- day morning. There was a lively thunder storm at the time.
 The ice Is thawed in most of the ponds, so that those who have not laid in g supply will have to buy 1t or go without. Some ponds have thawed around the edge, so that it is difficult getting it. even where there is leo yet,
 The Pierson Engineering and Con- struction company expect to commence work again on their contract next week
 w. c. Halmsn has started his incu- bators.
 Some are getting a good deal oi their years supply of wood by picking up the branches broken off by the ice station.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
NORTH WOODSTOCK.

A. E. Bemis has sold his farm to A. Johnson who will occupy it this spring.
 L. H. Healey master of the sate grange. has been away this week on grange business.
 H. B. Hubbard and Lndall Haughton have each sold woodlot to purchasers from Charlton. who will soon place steam mills on them.
 Oziss Muiligan has commenced work building his new barn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
OBITUARY.
John C. sturhenhurs.

The death of John Christian Stur- henburg occurred at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Walter B. Starr, on Tuesday, following an illness from Bright's disease. AIr. Sturhenburg was born in Germany and came to this country several years ago. He was Il years old. He leaves several children and grandchildren. His wife died sev- eral years ago.
 Personals.
 Mrs. A. C. Williams and son, Chaun- coy, of Lebanon, and MT. and Mrs. F. O. Stark of Goshen spent Tuesday with their brother, Luther Spaulding.
 Henry Kneeland of Columbia s1ent Tuesday with his brothers, Judge A Q. Kneeland and Edwin P. Kneeland.
 Gilbert Williams, and children are all gick with the grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
WESTFoRD.

MT. and Mrs. Henry A. Eastman of were here over Sunday. They have bought the house and land of c. D. Chapman and will move here about April 1st.
 The house and barn on the Luke Douglass place, owned by Mike ve- morris, were burned Wednesday night at Il o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Personals.
THOMPSON.
HandePs Largo Played by Mrs. Elliott
 --Additional Grange Members.

k. s. BaclCus has been entertaining his parents from Andover.
 The hour of the Congregational pray CT meeting has been changed from II o'clock to 7.90.
 Miss Mary Chase returned to her school work in Southbridge this week.
 Mrs. LeonaEd Mills has been enter taining her sister, Miss Charlotte Ja- cobs of Worcester.
 As a prelude to the Sunday morning service of the Congregational church Mrs. Dexter Elliott played very beau itifully as a violin solo HandePs Largo.
 Among the out-of-town guests over Sunday were Mrs. G. O. Brott, C. J. Mills and Robert A. Dunning.
 The new members received into the Qui,natisset grange last week include Agnes and Nellie Ryan, Alice and Hat lie Kies, Sybil Pettis, Mary J. Ross, Esther Peterson, Mrs. Allan Rabbit and Edward Babbitt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
RAwsoK.
Portion of Lester Pearl Farm soid-
 Grange Presents Play.

l.. c. Stocking was a wiilimantic caller on Wednesday.
 George Kimbali has yurchased part Of the Lester Pearl farm.
 uAttle River grange presented their play. The Country Minister. at Brook lyn on Friday evening.
 Roy Rowland, station operator, was the guest of friends in the Elm City on Thursday.
 M. E. Weeks. agent at Washington. R. l.. was at his home over Sunday. [
 Fred Baker is working in the ma chine shop at North Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
WEST WOODSTOCK.
Ice Harvested This Week-FIorida
 Tourists Return.

Miss Maude Perrin returned Satur- day from two weeks visit in Brook lyn, N. r. where she was the guest of Miss Mary Frost.
 Luke S. Morse is visiting cousins in East Brimheld, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. Perlin Butler attended the S0th birthday reception of Mrs Melissa Fisher at Putnam, Monday.
 F. W. Harris has most of the frame work up on the ell he is adding to his house.
 Farley Walker and Mowry Ross har- vested their ice Monday.
 Mowry Ross spent Sunday with his family here.
 MT. and Mrs. Wendall Witter have returned from Florida, where they have spent the past three months.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
SOUTH CANTERBURY.

George I. Wheeler has purchased a nice young horse for his mall rouae.
 Misses Dorothy and Kettle Larkham of Jewett City visited their aunt, Mrs. Carrie F. Clark. over Sunday
 George Carey of Scotland called on Theodare ". Warrington Wednesday.
 Frank V. Lyon was in Norwich on Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
HANOVER.
James E.. Viekridge, Former Norwich Merchant, Celebrates Beth Birthday.

A goodly copany of friends met at the home of James B. Vickridge last Saturday afternoon to celebrate his eighty sixea birthday anniversary Re- treatments were served and some sub- stantial expressions of good will were giyer him.
 Nearly fifty years ago MT. Vick- ridge was the leading dry goods mer- chant in Norwich. He is still active and cheerful in disposition and an in- teresting host.
 Mrs. Frank Way of East Glaston- bury and Mrs. Annie D. Covell of East windsor Hill, with her children, have been visiting their former homes here.
 The burial of Oliver s. Bennett was made on Friday afternoon. Rev. c. H. Peck conducted the services at the cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
LEONARD BRIDGE.
oyatc; Supper at Home of Mir. and Mrs. Luther Spauldins-John C.. Sturhenbura's Death.

Mfr. and Mrs. Luther Spaulding en- fertained a company of ten at an oys- ter supper on Monday evening. The guests included MT. and Mrs. Frank F. Fowler. Bert Sweet and Mrs. Mary Sweet of Lebanon, Judge and Mrs. A. c. Knseland, Miss Ida Cummings and Harold Cummings, MT. and Mrs. L. Spauiding of this place. A most en- 1nymble evening was spent.
 Mrs. Fl. c. Leonard was a recent vis- se0F with her parents in Colchester.
 Mrs. Daniel Spellacy and son are wis., stlng Miss Olive .Sullard
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
HAMPTON.
New York Owner Comes to Hampton
 Hill House.

Misses Mamie and Evelfna Pearle were recent Chaplin visitors. . William Wise moved his household effects from New York to his Hampton Hill home this week.
 Herman Allen went to Hartford this week to attend a relatives funeral.
 A. B. Roberts was a recent visitor in Willimantic.
 Albert Child has returned from Scot land, where he was nursing.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
JACKSONVILLE.
First Thunder Storm of the Season
 Local BreWtiss.

Miss Hattie Jennings has been vis- iting with her sister in New Boston the past week.
 Mrs. B. s. Upham was a Webster visitor Monday.
 Mrs. Ada Jarolnan of Worcester vis- tied with his sister on day last week.
 MT. and Mrs. c. F. May of Worces- ter spent a few days the past week with MT. Jack.
 Charles Flown is at work in Webster at tho gravel pit.
 Joseph Baker of New Boston called on relatives Monday,
 Quite a hard thunder shower We'd nesday morning-hrst one of the sea- son.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13

nephew. pr. Charles A. Ryder, of Bridgeport, who attended tho inaugu- ration ceremonies, a fine picture or President. Taft and views Of the city
 B. c. Robbins and Samuel Pourtrcy are among others who arc garncriug the late crop of ice. at Lake Beauty
 Mrs. Charles II. Brown has taken her Sunday school class of boys again.
 Mrs. Bartlett is still in poor health and much missed at church.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
EAST WOODSTOCK.
cantata at Congregational Church Nets
 $15-Personal Items.

Mir. and Mrs. E. D. May spent Sun day in Webster with MT. and Mrs. H. D. Bannister.
 Miss Lyle Turner spent the week end with Miss Louise Fitts in Pomfret. On Saturday they attended the bask- etball game at Storrs.
 Walter Clemens has rented the Geo. Thurher place.
 A missionary meeting was held on Tuesday afternoon with Miss Julia May, the leader being Mrs. A. M. Gil- dersleeve.
 Mrs. F. T. 'witter has been confined to the house several weeks with a grip cold w
 Mr. and Mrs. Ezra May spent Tues day with Mrs. Clifford Jordan in Web ster.
 Melted $15.
 A cantata, The Snow Maidens, was given in the Congregational church last Friday evening. under the direc- ton of Allan Upham, organist. The young ladies taking part were: Misses Florence Cobleigh, Lyle Turner, Pearle Alton, Anna Callahan, Ethel Uphanl and Mrs. Louise Spencer Readings were given by Lyle Turner, Mrs. c I. Perry and Mrs. J. s. May. The church was handsomely decorated with laurel and evergreen. After the entertain ment cake and coffee were served in the parlors and social time followed | The proceeds amounted to S15 for the benefit of the Ladies' Aid society. J. S. May was in Boston Tuesday or | business.
 Miss Fqossie Alton was i'll last week 1 Mary Henrika and Christine Bradley recently visited relatives here
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13

The Amherst CN. H) farm on which Horace Greeley was born Is now own cd by John A. Hanson. An old cradle in which Horace Greeley may have been rocked was sold not long ago for si0 to Rev. pr. F. M clendinen. his sOn-in-law.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13

Earl Nelson, who now becomes the s'F'ather of the House of Lords" a po- sition which has been held by~the late Earl of Leicester since the death of Lord Templemore, enjoys the unique dfEtinction of being the only peer who has held his rule in three reigns, and therefore, of course. from the dawn to fhe close. of the Victoria era
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
STERLING.
Local Patrons Attend Danielson En
 tertainment.

David Kenyon has been i'll with grip.
 A party of ten from this village at- tended the last of the series of enter tainments given in the town hall. Dan- ielson. under the auspices Of the churches there. This last was a quar- tette of stringed instruments from the orchestra of the Boston Symphony, as- sisted by the humorist, Fred Kendall.
 Miss Ida Carpenter is visiting at the home of Mrs. Irving Anderson.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
SOUTH WINDHAM.
Surprise Party Given Rev. and Mrs Grines-Mrs. Anna c. Ensstron Dies in WilIimantic Hospital.

Mrs. A. E. Card is suffering from a severe attack of grip
 Thirty young people gave Rev and Mrs. Harry Grimes surprise Monday evening, MT and Mrs Grimes proving most excellent host and hostess.
 Miss Edith A. Larkham is spending the woek end in Danielson.
 Death of Mrs. John Ensstronn.
 Mrs. Anna Charlotte Engstrom, wife of John Engstrom, died at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at St. Joseph's hos pital. the cause of her death being pneumonia. Besides her husband, she leaves three children. Elmer Bngstrom of this place, Axei of Alaska and Miss Anna Engstrom of Franklin. Mrs. Fngstrom, who at one time resided in this town, will be greatly missed by a host of local friends.
 Personals.
 Frank Henricson of Boston has been the guest of his father the past week. Mrs. Albert Avery of Uncasville spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs. C. D Avery
 ' Eugene Binns of Stamford was re- cent guest of John S. Lewis.
 John Wikander spent Sunday in Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-03-13
Thunder Shower

A hard thunder shower visited this vicinity Tuesday night. A telegraph pole was struck by lightning on the North Coventry road.