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Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
SPRING HILL.
Holiday House Party-May Basket for
Teacher-Personal Notes.


There has beeu an unusually large
acreage of potatoes planted in this VI
cinity this season.
Miss May Storrs entertained a small
house party at her place, in Coventry,
over Memorial day. Her guests were
Miss Helen Jacobs, Miss Harriet
Heath, Miss Ruth Rossiter and G. H.
Storrs of Norwich.
Memorial exercises were held in the
local church Sunday.
Some Of the pupils Of the Gurleyville
school gave their teacher a pleasant
surprise by placing a dainty May
basket filled with candy, fruit and
flowers in her desk, while she was alb
sent at the noon recess.
There were guests at Mr.. Wilde's
over Memorial day.
To Graduate at C. A. c.
Spring Hill is again to be represent
ed in the graduating class at c.. A. c.,
when on June 18th Wayne Storfs dons
can and gown.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Palmer, Jr., of
Lisbon. were over the Hill recently en-
route for Storrs and Mansfield Depot
The Mission band met in the lecture
room Saturday afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid society gave a
strawberry and salad supper on We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. Daniel Bringham has been In
Hartford the past week, visiting her
son and daughter.
Mrs. Lucina Bennett, who has been
much shut in during the past few
months, was able TO attend the memo
rial exercises at the cemetery Mon
day.
C. c. Davis now has five colts, rang
ing in age from to years.
The junior senior banquet was held
in the College hall Friday evening.
About 200 were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
WINDHAM COUNTY.
BROOKLYN.
Local Veterans Assist at Waureean
Flag RaisIng-observance of Memo
rial Day in Town.


Saturday, May 20, four Of the vet
Grams residing here went to West
Wauregan, where they were Joined by
Is OF McGregor Post. No. u, G. A. r.,
and attended the raising of a flag
upon the grounds of the Sacred Heart
parochial school The exercises, UNI
der direction Of Father Bellerosc, the
pastor, were success IN every way,
the children rendering the parts as
signed them without a flaw. Mrs.
Atwood, the aged widow Of James At
wood, raised the flag to the masthead.
Albert G. Green read an essay upon
the flag telling briefly its origin and
history. After a short address by
Rev. u. o. Bellerose the graves of
venterans buried in Sacred Heart GEM
etery were decorated, there being six
buried there when taps was sounded.
a hard shower came up before the
"a, ercises were completed.
Services at Congregational Church.
Sunday evening Memorial services
were held in the Congregational
church, Rev. DIR. Genung, pastor of
me church, preaching the sermon.
Memorial Day Observance.
Memorial day was observed very
much as in former years. At 9
o'clock the veterans, with a large dele
cation OF NcGregor Post, G. A. R., ac-
companied by st. James band of DAN
ielson. visited the South cemetery,
where the graves of as veterans that
had previously been tagged, we're dec
grated with flowers. After taps had
been sounded the line proceeded to
cle soldiers monument where prayer
was offered by Rev. A. J. Cup, the
monument decorated with flowers, and
taps were again soundeM Whe8 tAe
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
WEDDING.
Lowe Foster.

The marriage of Miss Helen A. Fos-
ter and Oliver H. Lowe Of South
woodstock was solemnized In the
congregational church May 81 at /.
.. M, the Rev. Tell Turner perform
ing the ring service in the presence OF
about 80 relatives and friends. The
church was prettily decorated with
evergreen, white lilacs and potted
plants. The wedding march was play
ed by Walter Dodge Of Providence.
Preceding the bride and groom were
the ushers. Roy Peckham and Earl
Bugbee, followed by the bridemaid,
Mabel Foster. sister of the bride, and
best man, Harry Wells The bride
wore a gown of white mouse yelling,
entrain, with veil and carried a bOu-
quet of bride roses and maidenhair
ferns. The bridesmaid ware a gown of
dotted muslin over pink. There was
a reception. During the afternoon the
young couple left for a trip to Boston
and vicinity and will reside for the
present with the groom's parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John Lowe. The bride re-
ceiVed many useful and valuable gifts.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
TOLLAND COUNTY.
COVENTRY.
Memorial Sermon-Miss Whites Ad.
Vancement-A Freak Chicken.

]. Edward Stanley has purchased the
Dwight Clark place on Main street.
Fineh's Poem Read.
Rev. Nestor Light delivered the me-
mortal sermon at the Congregational
church on Sunday. closing with the
touching verses written by Francis
Miles Finch. Yale 40, THE Blue and
the Gray"
Goes to Pittsburg.
Miss Sara E. White of New York is
spending a short time at her home.
She is leaving as assistant dietitian
at the Hohnemann hospital in New
York, to become assistant dietftian in
the Allegheny hospital at Pittsburg,
Pa
Miss Lottie Hutchinson of Provi-
denee was with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. L. Hutchinson, over Memorial
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. ]. Tracy, Miss Edith
Tracy and Mrs. John Isham spent a
few days last week end with Mrs.
Phelps of Wallingford, making the trip
in Mr.. Tracy's auto.
At Bungalow on the Thames.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Kingsbury
spent the week end at William Kings
bury's bungalow on the Thames river,
going to Lyme on Monday for the an
nual family fishing expedition.
Many at Lakeside.
The merry go round, launches, dane
ing pavilion and bowling alley at
Lakeside were well patronized Satur-
day and Monday at their opening,
large numbers Of people coming from
surrounding towns.
Miss Edna Loman, who received in
juries in being thrown from a buggy
last week. the horse being frightened
by passing automobile, is inprov-
ing. but will be unable to resume her
work for several weeks.
More Than She Looked For.
Out of a setting of fifteen eggs, Mrs.
Joseph Mcfarland had the unusual
luck to find a Matching of fifteen and
one-haf chickens last week. One chick
has an extra pair of legs just back of
the usual supports. Notwithstanding
this hindrance of two useless legs, the
chicken Ia the most vigorous of the
brood.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
ROCKVILLE.
Double Observance Of Memorial Day.
Sutton Family Home from Wsa Nsr-
ainia.

Memorial day was observed mere on
Sunday and al Hope Valley Monday,
consequently the mills here were stu
both DAYS. so that those who wished
could attend ct both places.
Mr.. and Mrs, Charles Boss or Wyo-
ming were guests OF the latter's broth
ers, Wayland and Ernest Boss. sun
day.
Elder John Jesue preached here last
Saturday in the absence OF the pastor.
Rev. Mr.. Sutton.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Alvin Kenyon OF
westerly were guests Sunday at o. G..
Woodmansee's. -
ElIsha Burdick OF Westerly was the
R11est OF his sisters. Misses Lottie and
MARY Burdick. on Saturday.
Rev. r. r. Sutton and family re-
turned home Tuesday night from a
months absence in West Virginia and
New Jersey.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Woodmansee
OF New York were guests OF The for
rners father, Deacon w. w. Wood
mansee. last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hammond Of
WEXFORD were guests OF Mrs. Ham
nnonGs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jared
G. Barber. over Sunday.
Miss Sylvia w. Lanphear OF West
erly was a guest Of Miss Lyra A. Bah
cock over Memorial day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
BOLTON.
Twenty third Anniversary Of Bolton
Grange Observed With Special Ex-
ercises.

Bolton grange, No. AZ, celebrated its
23d birthday last week Friday even
ing. The evening was devoted to ad-
dresses by w. ]. Barron of Danieison,
master and past masters Of Bolton
grange, and music. Cake and ice
cream were served. Nearly fifty were
present.
Miss Emma Eldridge and friends Of
South Manchester spent the first of
the week at her cottage in this place.
Mrs. Emily E. Fordyce left Sunday
in her automobile for New York. From
there she went to Harrisburg, Pa, for
a visit
Charles Baker is IN town for the
season.
Calvin Hutchinson lost one of his
pair Of work horses recently.
Miss Mary Lloyd of Brooklyn, n.
Y, spent Memorial day with her aunt
Mrs. c. NJ. Perry.
Rev. Lyman Warner Of Salisbury
visited his niece, Miss Annie NJ. Al
word, recently.
Charles N. Loou1is, Jr., of Manches-
ter was in town fishing for few days
recently.
Mrs. Agnes N. Maxwell spent the
first Of the week in Hartford.
Mrs. S. S. T. Bissell of South Man
chester is the guest of Miss Annie NJ
AlVord.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
WASHINGTON COUNTY, RI.
ESCOHEAG.
Welcome 5urdick Plans to Move to
Job Pratt House-Interesting Items.


Mr. and Mrs. e. n. Copeland OF
Pawtucl1et, r. l., were the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. CARRIER over Me-
mortal day.
Ten Automobiles from Providenee.
Ten automobiles came over the Ten
Rod road from Providence way Mon
day.
Mrs. Samuel Buber OF Anthony was
at the Rathbun homestead Thursday
of last week.
George A.. Smith and Mrs. ]. R.
Buber were at Moose Neck Hill and
called on Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Carr.
Miss Madeline Fields is the guest
of her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
]. Andrews.
Mrs Phoebe Wilcox has a few
boarders from Providence.
Mrs. Charles Arnold has rented the
Rathbun homestead and will soon oc-
cupy II.
Welcome Burdick. whose home was
recently destroyed by fire, expects to
move to the Job Pratt house, which
is owned by him and now occupied by
Mrs. Charles Arnold.
Arthur Browns sawrnfl Is now 10
Gated on the land belonging to Wei
come Burdick.
Barber & Reynolds sawmill has Just
been put up nearby
enWdea S. .orHoa ksnfwfvp COG
Wednesday. June 2, was town meet
ing day in Exeter. The democrats
carried the whole ticket.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
USQUEPAUGH.
American Mechanics Attended Services
in q Body--General Ne~s.

Rev. Mr.. Stewart OF Pr0vidcncs
preached here Sunday morning. The
American Mechanics OF Shamrock at
tended in a body. The church was
filled. After the service the Mochan-
les decorated the grave Of Fred
Thompson, who was a member Of IL
order.
visited friends here over Sunday.
Miss Clara Webster visited az Shan
mock a few days recently.
Miss Annie Sullivan Is visiting AZ A.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clarke OF Arctic
Center visited at J. S. LeonAr6s over
Sunday.
Miss Nora Perkins Of Peaeedaie VIZ
tied over Memorial day Win her SIS
ter, Mrs. c. c. Kenyon.
Mrs. George Miles OF wyoming call
cd on her daughter. Mrs. A c. kenyon
one day last week.
Minnie Webster, who mas been VISIT
ing her parents here, has returned %
er home at Providence.
A number OF citizens went 10 Wood
River cemetery Memorial cay.
Lieut.. Amos II. Kenyon OF r. L g.
went TO Providence Memorial DAY t.
march in the procession with ne r. ].
c. militia.
West Kingston Won.
The Striped nine OF CsQT1epaugh ard
the West kingstons played an intsregt-
ing game at Kingston Monday. Tbs
game was in West Kingston's favor.
Mrs. Fannie Blclnell IL visiting ee
DR.. Kenyon's.
John b. Sheldon and several Others
spent Monday grading around cne
church.
here next Sunday morning.
J. Allen Woodnanase's Funeral.
J. Allen woodmansee's funesA eeg-
vices were held at Waiee'S Cofner last
Friday. The church was nlled eno
many could not gain admittanee. Ho
will be greatly missed in this neigheor-
hood.
Eliza woodmansee has gone 10 An
thony 10 spend a few weeks with O L.
Howard and family.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
EAST WOODSTOCK
Runaway Accident - Observance Of
(, Memorial Dey - Lowe Foster Mar
riaue.


DR.. G. c. Gildersleeve attended the
Hartford last week.
Ethel Upham, Bernice and Lyle
Turner spent Tuesday in Worcester,
MIR, and Mrs. Harley Foster and
daughtersj Mabel and Gladys OF Mar
ragansett were In town Thursday.
Mrs. H. z. Bannister and son Dex-
ter of Webster are spending week
with G. L. Upham and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Peterson while
in Webster Saturday had a runaway
their horse being frightened at an eu-
tonlobile. They were thrown from
their carriage, which was damaged as
the horse bolted over a stone wall. The
horse was recently purchased.
Guests in town over Sunday and
Memorial day were J. E. Child and
family Of Putnam, DIR. R. G. Perrin
and family of Thompson, Olah and
Jessie Whitney Of Boston, Mrs. Grey OF
New York. Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Jor-
dan.
Patriotic Service.
Rev. Tell Turner preached a fine
Memorial sermon Sunday. Veterans
and Sons Of Veterans being present
The choir sang patriotic selections
Monday morning at $50 there was a
large attendance at the cemetery, the
exercises being in charge of Comrade
]. NJ. Perrin. The following pro-
grammhe was given: Song, by Con-
Turner; reading; and old song, Mrs
E. E. May; decorating veterans
graves; remarks, Mr.. Turner; Amer
lea, audience. There were present
six veterans and seven sons of vet
Grams.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
sToRRs.
Junior Senior Banquet Held at College
Hall, With President Beach as
Tostmasted-0bse Of Memo
rial Day.

The great social event of the season,
the junior-senior banquet, was held on
Friday evening The College hall was
beautifully decorated for the occasion
with yellow and white bunting, the
class colors and evergreen festoons.
The stage was banked with potted
plants and palms. The scheme of dec
orationwas carried out. through the cor
ridor and in the banquet room. In the
corridor Chinese lanterns over the dec
GRATED arches added to the attractive
ness of the scene, while a cluster OF
lights behind a yellow disk made to
represent the moon gave light for the
dances after the banquet.
An attractive menu was furnished.
Beebe was caterer. Helmold's orches-
ira dispensed music for the dancing
and during the banquet. Between
courses college songs, started at the
head of tables by the class leaders.
filed the room.
President Beach admirably filled the
chair as POSTMASTER. Erwin II. For
bush, president of the. class of 1910.
gave the words of welcome, responded
to by Harold E. Botsford, president Of
1909. Prof e. o. Smith spoke on The
Old Order Changeth. Prof. II. R.
Monteith scintillated with Nugae as
his text DR.. Blakeslee spoke on The
Garden, and Prof. Stoneburn furnished
Inc IOdSlS WlIl MS sNEudtks QudChf
quack. Many members of the faculty
were present and lady guests of both
classes.
Entertained Choir.
On Saturday Miss Hicks gave a pic
mic to the members of the choir, of
which she Is the leader. They went to
Fifty Foot Rock, on Spring Hill.
Cadet Company Observes Memorial
Day.
Memorial day was observed by the
Cadet company. One squad carried
flags and baskets of flowers to the
Gurleyville cemetery, and one to the
cemetery at Eagleville. At 1880 the
Cadet battalion executed dress parade.
At 10 DR.. Wheeler of Lexington, Mass,
delivered an address In the college
chapel on The Eternal Warfare, a
most unusual and suggestive talk.
Following this the Cadet company,
with young lady flower bearers dec
GRATED the soldiers graves in the
Storrs cemetery.
Most of the out of town guests of
Friday night remained for Memorial
day, and were taken to Willimantic in
the afternoon to witness the baseball
game between the Connecticut and
Rhode Island college teams. and the
play in the evening given by the c. A.
c. Dramatic club In the Loomer OPP
era house.
On Wednesday the class in bac-
teriology was entertained from to 8
by Prof. and Mrs. William M. Esten.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
WARRENVILLE.
Grange Members Decorate Grave
Town Records to Be Kept in Fire.
proof Vault.

Rev. ]. C. Chappell preached at
Montville May 30.
Deacon q. B. Biclnell conducted the
Sunday morning service at the Bap-
fist church in this village.
ON Mem ordal day, May 81, COM
mittee Of Ashford grange decorated
the grave Of their late sister, Lena
M. Gardner.
Mrs. Carrie Simonds is Ill with grip.
Mr.. Feidner is teaming for o. D.
Eaker.
NJ. S. Louks spent Sunday with his
family here.
Frank Chism and Fred Lamb of
Norwich spent Friday of last week on
fishing trip through Ashford and
were guests at Rocky farm.
Ashford grange No. 80 held its meet
ing May &c. A very pleasant evening
was enjoyed.
Miss Cora Lee is working for Mrs.
z. L. James.
Herbert Fisher Of Hartford spent
Wednesday May 26. in this village on
a fishing trip.
MIR. and Mrs. F. H. Bennett attended
Pomona grange at Scotland, May 20.
New Fireproof Vault.
The selectmen of the town of Ash
ford have broken the ground for the
new fireproof vault, which is to hold
the town records.
A number of War=enville people at
tended the circus at Willimantic Sat-
urday
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
BOLTON NOTCH.
Memorial Day Visitors and Personal
News Of the Week.

DR.. c. Wesley Hale and family OF
Springfield. Mass. have bear visiting
relatives in town the past week.
Rev. Edgar Tullar Of New Haven
and Rev Grant Tullar Of New York
spent Monday in town calling on reA-
tives and friends.
Mrs. Mann returned to her nome
from Fitchburg, Mass last Saturday.
She was called there last week to at
tend the funeral OF her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Sleighton OF
Hartford were the guests OF Mrs.
Thomas Skinner Monday.
NJ. w. Howard was a Hartford visitor
Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Winters OF Hartford
have been spending the week with Mrs.
Loren S. Maine.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Howard were
in South Coventry Monday.
Hollands Didn't Appear.
The Bolton ball team was to plav q
game with Tolland Monday, but the
Hollands failed TO appear, sending WORD
at roontime that they would not come
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington Doolittie
of Bridgeport were the guests OF Mrs,
w. Y. Doolittle Monday.
Robert Wolf OF New Haven visited
his parents at Belknap Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
COLUMBIA.
Ladies' Afternoon Club Organized
New Band Plays at Colchester
State Road Used as a Speedway.

The Ladies' Afternoon club met re-
Gently and reorganized for the year.
Mrs. Fred A. Hunt was chosen prest-
dent and Mrs. ]. S. Mitchell vice pres
ident. The club consists Of about a
dozen members. Meetings are held
at the different homes.
The ladies aid society met with Mrs.
Alonzo Little Tuesday afternoon Of
last week.
Mrs. E. w. Peet Of New York has
been spending few days in town, the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Willard B.
Clarke.
Miss Hazel Robertson Of Hartford
has been spending a week with rela-
tives in town recently.
Colchester Defeated.
A game of ball was played on Co.
lubia Green last Saturday afternoon
by a nine from Colchester and the To-
cal nine. the result being a victory
for the Columbias by a score of
to IL.
Property to Widow.
The will of the late George B. Full
er of this place has been filed with
the probate court of Andover. All the
property of the deceased is bequeathed
to his widow, Mrs. Jane z. Fuller of
Columbia.
Miss Mary Woodward of Boston has
Hyman Merker, who recently sold
his farm property in Pine street, has
moved his family into the tenement
owned by l. Bernstein.
The work of repairing highways
has been greatly retarded by the fire.
quent rains.
Bands First Appearance.
Prof. A. E. Seymour is instructing
a class in band music. Although the
young men have practiced a compar-
ativeiy short time they made their
first public appearance at the Memo
rial day service in West street GEM
etery Sunday, and on Monday fur
nished music for the decoration serv-
ices in Colchester. On both days they
APPEARED under the direction Of their
instructor.
Mrs. Edith Little of willimantic was
the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Willard B. Clarke, over Sunday
Miss May Turner also of Whitman
tic, spent Sunday with the family of
Fred A. Hunt.
Fred o. Clarke and family of Hart
ford were at their summer home in
this place over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond P. Collins
and child Of New Haven spent Sun
day with the family OF Deacon Will
liam A. Collins.
Postmaster Receives Commission. f,
H. w. Porter. who took the civil
service examination some months since
as a candidate for postmaster at the
Columbia Office, has received his COM
sion from the government, and will as
sumo the duties Of postmaster at an
early date.
The long section Of state road be-
tween this place and Willimantic Just
completed seems to furnish an excel
lent speedway or automobiles. Cit
liens are beginning to thing part OF
the money had better been expended
in cutting down the grades on some
of the hills, instead of constructing a
road to be travelled upon at the peril
or being run down by some careless
chauffeur.
Entertained at the Lake.
The Ladies' Afternoon club and the
West Street Social Eight were enter
tanned by Mrs Nordland and her sis
ter, Mrs. Marshall, at the formers
beautiful new home near the lake A
fine supper was served. The tables
were set on the broad piazzas, thirty
being seated at the tables. The after
| noon was thoroughly enjoyed by all
| present. After supper a number went
out for a row on the lake.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
HoPKINTCN.
Republicans Held Caucus and Nom
mated Town Officers. Who Were
All Eieetsd-o. n. sprasus Called 70
Block Island by Mothers fiIness-


The republican electors OF the town
met In caucus at the Town hall FRI
day afternoon last week 90 the num-
Der Of at least one hundred and NOM
mated the following town officers to BE-
voted for at the town meeting. held
June LIST:
Town clerk--E Edwin r. Allen
Town council-John s. Cole. Frank
w. Crandall. new: John " Palmer.
Lafayette Edwards. Charles W. Clarke
Justices OF the peace-Georgo H
olney. Paul B. Irish. new; Thomas 7.
Larlcin, new.
Town treasurer-silas n. Richmond.
Assessors Of taxes-George N. Gran
dali, new: Oscar !. Wells, George w.
Avery, new; Alexander c. Kenyon. Err
10 N. G. Barber. new.
Town sergeant--George II. Barber.
Member of school committee for
three yearB--Paul M. Barber.
Overseer OF the poor-Georse =.
Voting district No. i-Modsrator.
George B. Carpenter; clerk. Everett p.
Mathewson.
Voting district No s--Moderakor,
Henry H. craDdall; clerk. John J.
Greene new.
As this was the only ticasst in Ire
field the vote at the town meeting was
light. and all were elected with iitue
The town council met wednesday
afternoon as a returning Doard 10
count the ballots and declare TIM cleo
tion.
Called TO Block Island.
George H. Sprague received a tele-
gram Saturday calling him 20 the bod
side Of his mother. ON Block IsIand,
who had been stricken with a SERIOUS
illness. He returned home Tuesday
r1nrrfnR learrfnn haF atf1l afftqn ard
with a slight chance Of. recovery.
Harry A. Spencer. and wife. OF Hope
Valley called on friends in town Sun
day.
Singing Class Gave concsrt
The singing class at Canonchst.
which has been conducted by Henry
e. Allen Of North Stonington, gave a
| successful concert in the chapel OF
| that village last Saturday evening,
with sale OF cake and dec cream a.
| its close.
Personals.
Henry Slocum of New LONDON, Z
former resident Of this town, revisited
the scenes Of his early life Sunday.
Walter c. Morgan, his wife and
daughter and Mrs. Herman Hoidrodgo
and daughter, all OF Mystic, WISHED AZ
/ the homestead OF the late Noyea ID.
| Wheeler the first OF the week.
Fred c. Allen and wife Of Bosom
came in their auto 20 the home q
Hon. e. r. Allen Saturday night and
returned Monday taking with them
Mrs. y. b. Allen for a visit. Mrs. Allen
will 60 TO Boston Thursday end re-
main over Sunday.
Mrs. George T. Kenyon was talcDn
/ III at the home OF her son-fn-iaw q.
Arthur Mills. Saturday but h now out
again.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-06-05
POTTER HILL.
Sunshine Delegates Visit the Sick
MIL Rushed With Orders.

Carl Andrews is meeting with sue
cess in his school duties as principal
at Dunnemore. N. Y.
Charles whitley saw a beautiful
large doe In a field neac his home Sun
day morning.
Mrs. Charles Wagner visited friends
In Mystic Sunday and Monday.
James Peckham's household goods
have been moved to Wakefield. where
Mr.. Peckham is employed as an en-
gineer in the wooden mill.
Miss Emily Miller visited friends IN
Peacedale over the holidays
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Burgess OF
Massachusetts, and William Burgess
were the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Burgess Sunday.
Charles II. Blackburn left here last
Saturday for Boston. where he was Ia
Join Mrs. Blackburn. who sailed Tues
day on the steamer Ivernia for Eng
land.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilfred Blackburn
spent Sunday and Monday with friends
in Stafford Springs.
Mrs. Charles Austin attended the fu-
neral of her sister, Mrs. Ernest BliveE-
in Mystic on Saturday.
Work at the Pawcatuck wooden mills
has been rushing for the past week.
During the thunder storm Friday af-
terDoon a large tree on the premises OF
David Johnson was struck by light
ming.
The delegates OF the Sunshine So
ciety of Clark's Falls visited the sick
hereabouts on Monday. leaving baskets
OF fruit with Robert Briggs, James
Crandal. Earl Burdick Mrs. David
Lowe and Mrs. Charles Whitley.