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Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
WESTMINSTER.
C. E. Society Elects Officers and committees-Interests of the Viein- itv,


 Mrs. Glenn Lyon and son Lyman of Danielson have returned to their home in that place after spending a week with Mrs. Smith at Brookslde farm. The auction at William Edmondson's s Tuesday was well attended.
 The C. F. meeting. last Sunday even- ing was, led byEsReM. A.. A. Smith. A business meeting preceded the regular meeting. Three names were proposed for membership in the society and the nominating committee read. the follow- ing report, which, was accepted and the newly elected officers will begin their duties July. l, as follows: President. Edgar H. PaTkhnrst; vice president, Edwin St. John; recording secretary, Sybel, B. Rathbun; treasurer, Mrs. Charles Barstow; corresponding secre- tary, Mrs. Charles Barstow; lookout committee Miss Sybel Rathbup, Mrs. prayer meeting committee, Mrs. E. Edmond Deacon Charles Barstow, Miss Jessie Sage; Sunday school com naittee, Mics Grace Rathbun, Edgar Parkhurst, Sybel Rathbun; missionary committee, Charles Barstow, Mss Jefl- nie Button, Miss Carrie Button; tenn perance cornmtttse, acting pastor, Mrs. Albert Pellett, F. E. Sage, Mrs. T. E. Sage; sodial conn5ttee, Miss Grace Rattbun Mrs. Charles Barstow. Miss Alma Newton; flower committee, Mibs Jassfe Sage, Miss Jennie Button, Mise Alma Newton: information committee Elmer Robbins Frank Medbery, Louis Degrenier. s~, s.
 Mass Jessie Sage has returned from Central Village, where she attended high school the past year a-
 Mrs. .Klewin of New York was the guest of friends here Sunday.
 The local Sunday school held their annual picnic Friday. July 2.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
HOLLAND COUNTY.
COLUMBIA.
Golden WsddIns-oams Ends in Dis pute After 15 Innings- General News,

Invitations are out for the golden wedding of Mir. and Mrs. Warren s. Worth to be celebrated at their home. in Hop River district, on Monday, July 5. which is also Mrs. worth's roth birthday.
 What would have been one of the most interesting ball games of the sea : son, provided 1t had been played to . finish, was played on Columbia Green last Saturday afternoon by the Junior nane of this place and a similar nine from Willimantic. There was some excellent playing by both hines, and very few errors were made. At the end of the ninth inning the score was even. Six more innings were played. neither side scoring. It was at this juncture that a disagreement occurred over a decision by the umpire and the game was closed.
 Mrs. Fred o. Clark and son, Rus sell, and lady friend from Hartford are spending few weeks at their sum- ner cottage in this place.
 RecataIogueing at Library.
 The work of recatalogueiag the books in the free library under the Dewey card system has so far advanced that the library, which for several weeks had been closed, was opened to the public last Friday.
 Fred H. Avery and family of East Hartford are at their cottage on Co., lunbia Green for the summer.
 Rev. and Mrs. W A. Harris are en- tertaining relatives from Detroit at the parsonage, and with their guests at- tended the commencement exercises at Yale also viewing the boat race at Gales Ferry.
 Last Sunday the pulpit was occupied by Rev. Mir. Prentice of East Hartford, who for several days had been camp ing at the lake with about thirty of the boys from his parrish. Rev. Mir. Harris of the Columbia church went to East Hartford in exchange.
 Mrs. Mary Annstet and ts2c children, from Philadelphia, are guests ( Mir. and Mrs. William Bertsch on C. am- bfa Green.
 Mrs, Fanny Brown is visiting the family of her son, Frank A. Brown of New Haven.
 Miss Faith Harvey of Chester, Mass, Is visiting the family of w. A. Collins, Ir.. on Chestnut Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. H. ". Porter enter tained Mrs George White and daug1- ter, Bertha, from East Hampton, for short tlrne last week.
 Dr. and Mrs. s. A. Little of Hartford were with the family of James P. Lit tie over Sunday.
 Invftations are out for the wedding of Raymond D. Tucker, formerly of this place, now engaged in Y. H. C. A. work in New York, and Miss Annie R. Woodstock of that cSty, the cere- mony to take ylace on July 9th. They will reside in New York.
 Last Saturday the Columbia ball Alayers went to Lebanon and were de- Heated by the Lebanon nine, 10 to 2.
 Next Monday, July 5, two games are to be played on Columbia Green by the Columbia nine and nine from Willimant1c.
 Mrs. Wilbur Burnham and two children of East Hartford spent last week as guests of the family of War ren A. Collins.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
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Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
EASTFoRD.
School Picnic-Bertha M. Davis Per. fect in Studies, Attendance and De- pertinent for a Year.


 District Superintendent J. H. New Hand of Norwich preached at the Meth odist church Sunday afternoon. He was entertained over Sunday by Dr. and Mrs. H. H. Converse.
 A large number attended the school picnic aft Crystal lake. It was under the management of Charles E. Pratt of Wilhmantic. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. B. King, after which recitations were listened to by the respective schools A flag drill by Miss Ruth Platts class was much enjoyed. Miss Alice J. Carpenters school also enter tafned. An excellent dinner was serv- ed.
 Benjamin and Edwin Bosworth have recently purchased the farm of their father, Henry Allen Bosworth.
 Rev. and Mrs. J. P. King have been entertaining their niece, Mrs. May Wyman, and three children of Hopkin- ton, Mass.
 Gilbert s. Deanes and family enter tained recently his father, Mir. and Mrs. Ezra. Deanes of Holyoke, Mass.
 Charles. s. Johnson. George Bos- worth and brother. Edgar, of South- bridge. Mass, spent Sunday at their respective homes. They made the trip in their automobiles.
 A Model Pupil. Misses Ruth Platt and Ruth Sanford have closed a successful year of school here and returned to their respective homes, shelton and Unionville. Miss Bertha M. Davis, who was in Miss Pitts room, was perfect in attendance, studies and deportment for a year. Edwin Clark Lewis received a prize for perfect attendance in Miss Eanborn's room, as did also Louise Prince.
 The ladies of the Methodist society have a strawberry tea at the vestry on Thursday evening.
 W. w Shepard, who supplies the pull pit at the Methodist church, will make his home here through the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
WEST WOODSTOCK.
Visitors of tho Week.

J. c. Greene, who has been spend ing a few weeks at Deacon Harris, left Saturday for Worcester, where he will make his home with his grand son, Earle Green.
 Mrs. Harry Buck left Monday for a few days visit in Worcester and New Haven.
 Miss Jennie Thompson of Corona, L. l., will open her summer home here this week.
 Rev. P. S. Butler enjoyed a short visit from his son, B. M Butler, and grandson, the first of the week.
 Clyde Davis has been the guest of his grandparents, MT. and Mrs Ram dal1 Davis, the past week.
 The band expects to play on the stand Saturday evening of this week, weather permitting.
 Edith Wheaton of Manchester is visiting relatives and friends in and around Woodstock.
 Mrs. McIntire spent several days of last week among relatives in New Ha- ven.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
THOMPSON.
Miss Crosby Going Abroad--Post Card
 Shower.

Miss Sarah Crosby Of Northaanpton is with her parents Judge and Mrs. George Crosby She plans to spend most of her vacation abroad and to sail July 9th.
 The B. Y. P. U. meeting Sunday evening was led by Miss Raehel An- dem. N
 Mrs. James Ryan and his daughter, Sylvia, have been vdsptang relatives in Woodstock. 1t 7---t~
 Miss Harriet lN Bates who is in Putnam. received a birthday surprise from local friends in the form of a post card shower Monday.
 Mrs s. E. Truesdell entertained her mAwter, Mrs. John Lowe of South wood geOck, and her grandson, Harold Truess dell of Boston, on Sunday. ,i ' Rev John Vrfes of Saybrook has been visiting Rev. Arnold HuizinEa.
 Mrs. J. A. Cruff. Miss M. E. Biark- mar and Misses Edith and Grace Cruff ,enjoyed a two days trolley trip through South bridge, Springfield, Holyoke, Mt Tom, Suffield and Hartford last week.
 Rev. and Mrs. N. l.. Jones have been staying in New York on their way to Brooklyn, Conn, where he is, to sup ply the Congregational pulpit for a
 At the strawberry festivaa' Friday night about. S2s was cleared.
 Miss Abigail D. Anidon of West wilmington and a graduate of the Will li1nantic Normal school the mast month, has been visiting Misses Edith and Grace Cruff. .s. s... ss-2
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
ohservsd asth nlrthday.
RICHMOND.
chiIdrsn's Day Concert of Second Dap-
 tist Sunday School.

The Second Baptist Sunday, school of Shamrock held a Chiidren's day concert Sunday evening. in charge pf Superintendent William Kimber. The following programme was given; Se- lection by the orchestra; scripture reading and prayer. Superintendent William Ktnber; hymn, Fair are the Lilies; recitation, Weiconse Greeting. George Mccarrier; exercise, A Cluster of Daisies, primary class: recitation. Bessie Wilcox; song, Summer Days are Best, ten girls; exercise, Pray. Be n Sunbeam, two girls; recitation. If You Please. Evelyn Dawley; exercise. What We Seek, primary class; reel tation, Percy Tucker: song, When the Merry Birds are Singing; exercise, Seed Time and. Harvest, William Kim ber's class; hymn, We Plough the Fields; recitation, Donna Kenyon; re- citation, Willie McDonald; exercise, Summer Message, five girls; recitation, Just Because It's Children's Day, Edna Larkin; exercise, Lovers of Jesus, five girls; recitation, Laura Wilkins; reel tahion. Our Offering, Lima Potter; hymn, Forward, Sunday school; bere- diction.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
RAMsoH.
Descendants of Serenius 6. Stocking Plan for Reunion--Mrs. Sarah Phil. lips 86th Birthday.

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 Miss Mamie Dietsche of Warren, Mass, is home for short vacation. Mr., and Mrs. Jerome Woodward and Frank Phillips were. Norwich visitors Friday.
 Mrs. John Doyle of Toledo, O., is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Dwight Fuller. Family Reunion.
 The descendants of Serenius S. Stocking are making arrangements for 2 reunion to be held at the home of l.. c. Stocking, one of the grandsons, on August IS. Serenius Stocking was the descendant of George Stocking, one of the original founders of the city of Hartford, Conn.
 Mrs. Sarah Phillips of Central vil- lage celebrated her s6th birthday on Sunday at the home of her son, Will liam H. Phillips Some handsome fan cywork done by Mrs. Phillips was sd . mired by all nreaant
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
WINDHAM COUNTY.
! 'NlNDHAM.-
Closing Exercises of Grammar School Strawberry supper-Summer Ar rivals,


 Chief Engineer Richmond and Mrs. Richmond of New Haven have been spending a week with their hrotner,
 MT. and Mrs H. c. Lathrop have re- turned from ten days trip to Can ada.
 There will be a patriotic service at with special music by the choir.
 At the closing exercises of the gram mar school the following programme was carried out: Songs, recitations, Eugene Wood, Eden Cook, Lizzie Lynch, song, recitation, Josephine Keeney. Lena Wood; duet, Blanche Lewis and Cora Beckwith; recitation. Julia Guild; song, recitation, Alma Josephson; song, Lena Wood; Scene riet Guild, xenia Marghetic; song, rec from Mother Goose; recitation. Har- itation, Cora Beckwith, Martha Pearl, Daisy Chappell; song, eight girls; rec ftation, Blanche Lewis, Myra Petty; The Months. 1S boys; recitation, Cris- sic Pearl; song, recitation, Maria Lynch, Helen Young, Louise Adams; song, recitation, Irene Hart; motion song, primary grade; recitation, Mar 5orie sherman, xenia Marghetic; songs. recitation, Ethel Coughlin, Ralph Eaton, Helen Hopkins; motion song, by Lucy Sherman, Willow Por- ter, ClareLce Beckwith; recitation, Fred Adams, Goodwin Waterous, Frank Press; dialogue, Martha Pearl, Willow Porter, Myra Petty; recitation, Gladys Lewis; song, presentation of diplomas to graduating class by Dr. F. F. Guild, chairman of the school board; recitation, Lucy sherman, Clar- 'ence Pearl; song by Harriet Guild, Louise Adams, Gladys Lewis, Myra Petty and Ethel Coughlin; recitation, Llewellyn Chappell, Edith Hart; dia- logue, Harriet Guild and Edith Wood; song, Harriet Guild has been perfect in attendance for two years and has not missed a word in spelling in two years and received Tr!ze for per- feet spelling lessons. ri. ,se who have been perfect in attendance the past year are Harriet Guild, Louise Adams, Alan Guild and Julia Guild.
 A number of Windham people are planning to attend the celebration in Norwich next week.
 Mrs. Claasen, Miss Anna Claasen and Miss Maud Stokes of Brooklyn, N. T., arrived at the Maine cottage on South street Wednesday, for the summer.
 Mrs. J. K. Lockrnan and family of New York opened their summer home on Tuesday.
 The Misses Patton returned on We'd nesday from Brooklyn, N. r., where they have been spending the winter.
 The ladies of the Congregational churcr served a strawberry supper in the chapel on Wednesday A musical programme was given by Miss Anna Crosscup. soprano, New York, and Miss Dorothy Brown, pianist About twenty dollars was cleared.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
MoosUP.
George M. Denison Died in His eoth Year-chureh Supper Nets Over $50

'-' VI v -rT-'1 .-'-~-r
 George M. Denison died wednesday in his 90th year. About four weeks ago he went to @ private sanitarium in Foster, R. l., and underwent O surgical operation. Complications set in and his strength began to fail, which continued to the end.
 George M. Denison was born June z, 1920 on what was known as the Frye place in the south part of the town. His parents were Nathan and Betsy @Plumb) Denison, who lived two years in North Stonington, then returned to this town and after re- maining here a short time moved to Waterford. June z, 1889, Mr. Deni- son came back to Moosup. For a number of years he worked in the different mills of the town and later engaged in the business of top roller covering, which he followed until a few years ago, when he engaged in the undertaking business with his son as partner. MT. Denison had been faithful member of the Moosup Bap- itist church for over 70 years, and for over 40 years was the efficient leader of the choir. The funeral is being held today (Saturday) from his home on Main street. Rev. J. P. Browne of New London officiating. Burial in the Union cemetery.
 The ladies of the Methodist church had a salad supper Wednesday eve ming, which will net $50.
 William Bellavane has the founda- tions well started on School street for a dwelling for himself and family. It will be 38x44, 2 1-2 stores high, and will contain nine large rooms.
 { Mir. and Mrs. John Mcdonald of Norwich were the guests of MT. and Mrs. John Francis last week. They have just returned from trip to Ni- agara Falls and principal cities in New York state.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES.
EK'oNK.
Funeral of Mrs. Benjamin Youns--saIe of Shepard Farm-c. E. Society to Support Ward in Idia..

Mrs. Eliza R. Young died Tuesday at the home of her son, Asahel Young, lacking two days of S3 years of age. She was the wife of Benjamin Young, who died in 1897. Of eight children, four survive, with twelve grandchild- ren. For forty years she lived at the Young homestead near Bailey pond. Valley, and her son. Grayson Young. lives in Canterbury For many years she was a consistent member of the Baptist church of Exeter, R. I. The funeral was held in the Plains meet ing house, R. l., and burial was in the cemetery nearby, on Friday afternoon. Rev. H.. M. Kellogg of the Line meet ing house off1ciated.
 Samuel Palmer has sold the Shepard farm to a purchaser from New York city, who takes possession immediate ly. MT. Rundall, who has occupied the place, has moved to the farm of the late Deacon John R. Gallup. { Carl Gallup of Lyme is at his fa- ther's, Fairview farm.
 On Saturday night a large June box was deposited at the door of the home of Harry and Leon Sayles.
 Miss Cynthia Phillips has been i'll.
 Rev. o. G. Baker of New Haven has been the guest of MT. Kehogg at the parsonage. e-
 About a dozen couples of the parish partook of a, strawberry supper on the lawn at the home of Rev. s. B. Car ter fin Piainfield. tnleir former popular pastor.
 The c. E. society have adopted a boy of the Teiequ mission in India to support. He is under the charge of Rev. William A. and Mrs. Stanton, missionaries there, nephew of Wil- liam Avery Stanton.
 Miss Florence Martin has closed her school year as teacher in the Bradford HiH school and is promoted to teach next year in the grades at Central Village. Miss Alice Beachr1an of Kil- lingiy, a recent graduate of Danielson high school will teach in Bradford Hill school next year.
 Miss Clara E. Kellogg, teacher in the high school of Milford, N. H., is at the parsonage for vacation.
 Miss H. Ruth Kellogg of Oberlin college has arrived home for the sum mer. She and her college mate. Miss Susan Armstrong of Jewett City, were ten days en route, visiting Pittsburg, Harrisburg, Washington, D. C., Phila- delphia and New York.
 Alton w.. Brooks of Philadelphia is a guest at Ehe parsonage.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
SOUTH WELLINGTON.
chauneur Rsturns from Hoepitai--
 Battys- sI<ilton Wedding.


 Norman B. GriEes has returned from work as chauffeur for Messrs. Gardt- ner Hall, Jr., and w. Fl. Hall.
 Mrs. R. H. Worden is the guest of MT, MT, and Mrs. Allan B. Houston at
 Communion service win be held in the hall next Sunday at the close of the preaching service.
 6attys- skilton. Last week Wednesday. Miss Alice Anna Skilton and Robert Battye were married at St. Mary's Catholic church. forenoon. The bridesmaid % was ~ Miss sas Lizzie Furlong of Hartford, a cousin of the bride, her brother. Edward Skil- ton, being best man. Only relatives and a few near friends were invited. Following the ceremony reception was held at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. John T. Skilton. including 6 willow rocker from the brides former associates in the spool mg room of the mill in this village. MT. and Mrs. Battye are to begin house. keeping at once here in the new vil- lage."
 MT. and Mrs. Charles M. webber of Monson. Mass.. were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. William N. Bracket. A number of children who attended Miss J. Kneeland's school the past term, twere remembered by picture postals from her at her home in Co., lumbia, last week. Both Miss Kneel- and and Miss Mary Miller have been re-engaged to teach here next year.
 The company is having some fifty or more tons of hay baled to make room for this years crop. George N Stsrry is furnishing machinery to do the work and also experimenting the same.
 Mir. and Ms. William H. Bracket and Miss Maggie Brownlee were in Springfield Wednesday, attending the wedding of Willard Osborn of Wor- cester and Miss Hattie Phillips. niece of MT. Bracket They are to make their home in Oxford. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
: NORTH WOODSTOCK.
Pastor in Ohio on vacation--Sumne
 Vacations.

Prof. Sidney Morse is home for the summer.
 Miss Margaret Hyde is here for a week. She is to attend a summer school at Columbia college, New York.
 Miss Sarah Potter is to attend the summer school at Willimantic this month.
 MT. and Mrs. Calvin Rawson are spending week in Putnam.
 Mrs. Ellen Paine has returned from her winter stay in Urbana, ui.. and washington, D. c.
 Mrs. Clara Rawson ras opened hen house here for the summer months.
 The church will be closed For a month. as Rev. MT. Turner is taking his vacation at this. He is with rela- times in Ohio.
 Miss Olive Paine has arrived home for the summer vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
CAMPBELI'S MILLS.
Niles Tanner .Hs-eneassd to Teach
 Annual School Meeting.

Miss Margaret Tanner, who has taught the school for the past year, has been engaged for the coming year.
 George cleveland is, working for s. l.. Barber. 4
 IF M. Wilcox. who has heen i'll. thu. past six months, is improving
 Mrs Hannah Dixor,t who has been confined to the house for the past four months, is slowly Improving. 4s
 Mrs. Sabra Perkins who has been caring for Mrs, Dixson, has returned to fer home.
 At the annual school meeting. he1d June 19, the following officers were ap- .pointed Clerk and treasurer, $. l.. Barber. distr1St,x committee, Albert R. Dawley Voted to have school com mence the first Monday in September.
 Miss Alice Perkins is visiting her sister. Nancy Graz in Prsstnn.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
WOODSTOCK.

Mrs. G. F. Davis of Hartford visit- ed at O. A. Hiscox's last week.
 Mrs. Everett F1ske and Mrs. Mae Clayton of Staffordville were at James Fiske's last week.
 George A. Young and wife of Put nam are guests at Allen w. Kenyon's.
 Mrs. I. P. Briggs has returned from . trip to Brattleboro.
 Several from here attsnded the graduating exercises at Woodstock academy, last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
STAFF0RDvILLE..
Items Chiefly Personal.

Bert D. Moore of Springfield spent a few days with his father, George Moore, last week.
 Orlando Smith of Wales was the guest of Mrs. Mary West and Charles Smith recently.
 Miss Della Emo of Mansfield Center has arrived at the home of Mir. and Mrs. H. A. Fisk to spend the summer.
 William Taylor of Coventry visited his daughters here over Sunday.
 Miss Myrtle Smith and Miss Bertha Belcher attended the academy graoua- ton in Monson last week.
 Mrs. c. F. Andrews and grandson of Somervilie, Mass, arrived at the for mers' home here Monday to spend the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
MARRENvILLE.
Work Begun on New vault-Psrsonal
 Items.

Mrs. D. A. Durkee, O. P. Durkee and Mrs. Ellen Weeks from Worcester, ar
 rived at Corner Crest last Tuesday, for the summer.
 Work was begun on the new town vault Monday morning. The men who have the work in charge are boarding at the Gen. Palmer hotel. Miss Mabel Spooner of Westford is
 at work in this village. Mrs. Carrie Lawton is staying with
 her brother, Monroe Church, of Mt.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
SOUTH KILLTNGLY.
Rev. Joel s. Ives to Speak at congrs- sationaI churoh-caIves Die Under Suspicious Circumstances.

Rev. Joel s. Ives, D.D., of Hartford who represents the H. M. society, viii speak next Sunday morning in the Congregational church. Special mu- sic will be furnished with Mr. valen- tine as organist.
 A. large number of members of the w. w. society met at the home of Mrs. A. P. Burns Thursday afternoon and had a quilting party, after which all sat down to a fine supper.
 MT. and Mrs. KarJaherm are pass- ing a few weeks at their farm on the Moosup road.
 Miss Eugenie Hopkins is visiting at Alden Tillinghast's.
 George Phillips has lost several valuable calves under suspicious cir cumstances.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03
PHOENlxvILLE.
Highway Commissioner lnspsets New
 Road Work.

The state road has been inspected by the highway commissioner and the work as a whole is pronounced good. There are places vince 1t needs fur ther work done before he approves of it wholly.
 Having has commenced, but 1t will not be general till after the fourth. Hard crops are in need of more rain.
 John MacNair was at Highland Glen over Sunday.
 M. F. Latham has bought new one- horse moving machine.
 Ray Wilder of Worcester is at George Spalding's for a few days.
 Walter Clemens of Dayville is wis., iting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Clemens.