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Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
RESIGNATION ACCEPTED.
Baptist Society Expresses Regret at
 Departure of Rev. D. J. Neily.

At business meeting of the mem bers of the Baptist church Thursday resignation of Rev. Denton J. Nelly as pastor, the resignation having been read at the morning service of. Sun day, March 5.
 being called upon to act upon the res- ignation of the pastor, after four and one-haf years of Christian fellowship and work together and at a time when the church has reached as prosperous a period as 1t has known.
 The sentiment, of the gathering was that Mir. Neilyps ministry has been earnest and faithfnl. and while his loss will be felt and regret exists that he has decided to accept work in another field and among a people unknown to the members of alis recent church. that it was but hu other branch of the stand in the way of greater oppor- tunities for a faithful steward would be unchristialh and unworthy of His love.
 A resolutioe was spread on the rec ords of the qif1nrch to accept with re- gret the resignation to take effect about the m tddle of April, as request ed by Rev. MT. Nelly. The resolu- ton incorpo,r ates the earnest prayer and benedicfion of the church that ev- cry pastorate in the Masters vineyard from this his first be filled with the same love and Christian helpfulness as has characterized this and endear- ed the hehrts of the people here to himself ard wife.
 Union Services.
 A series of union services in honor of Holy week are to be held by the members of the Methodist, Congre- gationai and Baptist church. On We'd nesday evening the service will be held evening in the Baptist church and on Friday -eyerdng in the Congregational church.
 Borough Briefs.
 Judge Harry F. Back will be the speaker at the regular Sunday after M. C. K s III the f00'h' '' the
 The Temperature was down to 22 de- of the coldest of the month
 Thai non-Catholic mission services are 1o open at St. James church on Sunday evening at 7-30
 Me mbers of Court Oak Grove, F. of iIL, will go to Putnam tomorrow (S1iIida afternoon to witness the coat erring of degrees upon a score of candidates
 There will be special Palm Sunday nru sic in the churches tomorrow.
 Rev. J. F. Quinn Going South. f. Thursdays Ansonia Sentinel said. iR ev. John F Quinn. assistant pastor sRt the Church of the Assumption, left II his city, yesterday, to spend a few days in DanleLsOn. after which he will go to Norfolk Va, where he will re- main a month or more. Father Quinn has been contemplating this trip for some time, hoping the change will be beneficial to his health, which for some months past has not been of the best. Since about Thanksgiving time he has not felt like himself, and the trip to Virginia, it is expected, will be of great benefit to him.
 He will remain with his relatives at his parental home in Danielson until after Sunday, and early next week will go to Norfolk
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
BOLTON
John w. Massey's Long and Usefu Life Ended-Entertainm Nets SIP.


 John w. Massey. aged se. died early Friday morning, March 11th, from pneumonia, at the home of his grand son, John H. Massey. MT. Massey was born in Delaware; he has lived in Philadelphia, Ohio and Connecticut. In 1S47 he married Miss Miriam Hick- man. MT. Massey is survived by his widow, two sons, w. Warner Massey of Ohio and J. Harry Massey of Windsor Locks, five grandchildren re- siding in Ohio South Carolina and Connecticut, and six great -grandchil- dren. MT. Massey was 8 representative e from this town in the legislature of 1868. By occupation he was a cigar maker.
 The funeral was held from his home Sunday afternoon. The body was taken to Windsor Locks for burial Monday noon.
 The South school has been closed owing to the Illness of the teacher. Miss Edythe Remington. Her mother. Mrs. Dexter Remington, of Sufheld, has been in town caring for her.
 The Village Improvement society of Manchester Green gave an entertain ment consisting of a. play. Aunt Ia bathia's Perplexities, by five young people, and readings by Miss Clara Benson, for the benefit of the Congre- gationaI church. The ladies of the church gave a supper. The church treasury was increased SIP and the entertainment was much enjoyed.
 Mrs. Michael Sheridan, Miss kath- crime and Rose Doane are ill.
 Miss Helen M. White and Aleck White of Hebron were guests at W. c. Whites tfe first of the week.
 Miss. Hattie Chesboro is with Mrs.
 Miss Myra Bidwen is visiting in South Manchester.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
WELLINGTON
Death of Mrs. Caroline Rider Rob-
 bins-General News.


 The little people are enjoying the newly organized primary department at the Congregational Sunday school under the leadership of Mrs. Elmer Mathews with the music last Sunday, Charles A. Robbins came home from his home in AIiddletown Saturday on account of the critical illness of his mother.
 The Endeavor society gave up the hour Sunday evening to a programme arranged by the mission study class, the leader, Mrs. Mathews in the chair. Japan were brought out.
 Mrs. Gardner was in Stafford Springs Monday.
 Death of Mrs. George E. Robbins.
 Mrs. Caroline Rider Robbins who died Sunday evening after a long and other of the old Wilmington stock. She was the daughter of Thomas Rider and Sophronia Durham Rider and was born in the north part or the town June 19, 1893. She married Geo. B. Robbins, a native of Thompson, who died in November, 1905. in 1S55. The couple have lived for the last 40 years in the old Daniel Glazier place on the hill. Previous to her marriage Mrs. Robbins was a successful teacher in the public schools of this and neigh boring towns. She was a quiet, in- dutrious woman, devoted to her fam fly and although her health has always been delicate was active in the work of the Congregational church and a regular attendant upon it's services as long as her strength permitted. She leaves four children: Emma Florence. Charles Ashley of Middletown. liar riet Caroline and Benjamin George. A cousin is Mrs Harriet Rider Lip pitt, a native of this town, of Pearl street Norwich, and several nieces and nephews, children of her only brother. the late Charles Durham Rider of East Willington
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
SToRRS.
Faculty Entertained Junior Class Sophomore Rhetoricais-Men's Club Discussed Timely Topic.


 The juAior class was entertained by members of the faculty in the parlors of Grove cottage on Saturday from 1 to 5.se D. m The rooms were sim ply arranged and decorated. Choco- late and cake were served. Mrs. c. IL. Beech and Miss Fdwina Whitnev presided at the tables
 At the regular meeting of the men s club held Saturday evening the sub 5ect The Scientific Aspects of Mod crate Drinking. was discussed Pro lessor Esten opened the discussion with numerous extracts from the lat est researches on the effect of alcohol on the human body. Prof. A. F. Blakes- lee gave 9 humorous paper written in the style of MT. Dooiey.
 Tine sophomore rheforicals at which speakers were selected to speak in the Fzfcks prize contest. was held Mon chosen to represent the class in the contest te be held during the spring term: Miss Wood, Miss Clinton, MT. Williams rnd Mir Healy. The judges were Professors Newton. Trueman
 Mrs E. g Patterson has been wis ting with her daughter, Mrs. II. L. G4rrigas-
 Irving Patterson spent Sunday in Storrs.
 Frederic Stoneburn has returned from an extended trip in the west
 Mrs w H. Hammond of Hampton spent few days during the week with Aer daughter Mrs. H. D. Edmond
 The barn on the place occupied by Prof A C. GuHey has been moved to . new location farther from the house. The removal and repairs were done by the Hawkins Bros of Spring Hill. The removal WAS made necessary by the new location of the parsonaze
 Rennetts C. Miller, district secretary of the International Reform bure4u, will speak in the Storrs Congrega- ttonei church on Sunday May 20, on the subject of Moral Victories Won ard Waiting. He will also speak in Re college chapel at 7.5o D. rn on the Ae5ect Of The Twentieth Century Bov
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
SPRING HILL
Party on Fifth Birthday-Mrs. Joseph
 Amidon to Move to Hartford.

Mrs. B. M. Sears and Mrs. Josephine Anidon have been visiting MT and Mrs. Walter Cummings of Webster, Mass.
 Rev. MT. Curtiss of South Wood stock was the guest of Eogar Storrs this past week
 Murie1 Irene Palmer entertained a pany of nine little friends Monday it being her fifth birthday. They all re- ported a most enjoyable time.
 host of Mrs. Josephine AmidonFs friends are sorry to hear of her leav- ing Spring Hill to make her home in Hartford. Her many friends wish her good luck.
 Mrs. Bessie BarTows has closed un her home on the Hill for an indefinite stay in New York.
 The A. C. Mission band will hold a regular meeting in the lecture room on Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs. Annie Storrs is the guest of friends in Webster, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
WASHINGTON COUNTY, RI.
HOPKINTON
Rev. T. H. Roots Mother Instantly
 kiIied-School Board Meets.

The monthly meeting of the school committee was held at the home of the clerk. Miss Clara A. Oiney. at Hope Valley, Friday afternoon, March II, with all the members present. Bills were ordered paid to the amount of $16.59. Supt. Paul M. Barber was authorized to have the wash bowls end drinking cups at the Ashaway school house set inside the schoolrooms in stead of in the halls and to install two additional ones in the building
 MT. and Mrs. Charles R. Kenyon have removed from this village to the Curtis J. Main place on the west road
 Mss Zoe L.. Kenyon, now of West ,. erly, was home Sunday.
 Instantly Killed.
 Very sad hearts sympathize wif1 Rev. T. H. Root at the loss of his b 2 loved mother, who was instantly kill 2 last week because of break in f3 le harness while they were driving. s5n was a woman of Christian spin it greatly beloved by all who knew b CT
 John E. Wells made a business riE to PerryviIle last week.
 Those who deliver ties to the T all. road are rushing to get them deli ueret this month.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
COLUMBIA
Special Services-Teachers' Meeting
 Surprise Party.

Mrs. Frank A. Squires. who was re- gently stricken with. partial paralysis. has gone to Springfield where she is being treated by a specialist. A series of religious meetings will be held several evenings next week, conducted by Rev. MT. Luther of WestviHe and Rev. W. H. Harris of this place.
 Deacon William A. Collins has been spending several days with relatives in Hamden.
 There was teachers meeting at the Center schoolhouse on Friday aft ernoon of last week. School Super visor Garretson addressed the teach CTS.
 Given Surprise Party.
 MT. ahd Mrs. Jasper Abramson of Pine street were given a genuine sur prise party on Friday evening of last week. MT and Mrs. Abramson were recently married and the party was in honor of that event It was gotten up by the local order of the A. o. U. w. of which MT Abramson is a mem- Der. About forty were present. The visitors brought refreshm which were served during the evening
 James A. Utley is removing a large portion of the stone wall in front of his premises on the green and will grade the grounds, which will greatly improve the looks of the place
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19

the Groton and Stonington line wit messed an interesting sight while pass ing through Haley's woods Friday aft ernoon, when three large der were seen drinking at tEe brook which empties into Mumfords cove. Upon the ap- proach of the car the graceful animals threw back their heads, gave one look and dashed off through the woods. was found caught in the wire fence that runs along the track The fawn was liberated by passengers ot the car.
 Large Safes Moved.
 Three large safes were moved from the former judge of probate's office in the Palmer building, on Pearl street, yesterday by Marcus Trail of Groton. One of the safes will be taken to the Town hall at Poquonock, another to fhe offices of the borough Of Groton, in the electric lighting building, and the third was purchased by Robert Palmer and will remain in Noank. The safes weigh about $500 pounds, and were used to safeguard the business con ducted at the probate office of the town of Groton when Arthur r. Ander- son had his office here. When the new Town hall was completed this office was abandoned for quarters in the new hall. The roll top desk that was in the office was presented to the Noank Five company some time ago, and has now ben moced to their rooms Tn Cedar street.
 Personals and Briefs.
 The Noank members of the 1. O. O. F lodge. No. 26, are making every ef- fort to take a large number Of mem bers to Groton on Monday night, when they have an invitation to visit Fair view lodge. where the third degree will be worked on several candidates and plum duff will be served the members and guests.
 Fishing schooner Charlotte J. Kings land arrived Friday from Sandy Hook where she has been fishing with suc- cess for the past few weeks for cod The vessel will be overhauled and flt-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
SOUTH COVENTRY
Ne~ Raiiread Hridss-Edward Nichols
 Died from Blood Poisonina

Arthur Mcfarland, who attends the Wtndhazn High school is i'll with scar let fever at his home here
 A new steel bridge is being erected on the Central Vermont railroad just nouth of Coventry station to replace the old bridge.
 Mrs Albert Harmon entertained the ladies Missionary association last Wednesday.
 The Req ding circle met with Mrs. w. H Armstrong Thursday Of this week.
 Died from Blood Poisoning.
 Edaard Nichols. aged b2 years. died Wednesday night after q weeks illness with Blood poisoning caused by an in Jury to his hand received while al his work at the Smith Winchester cornpa- nays plant st SotEh Windham Mfr Nichols ~Sz recently associated with his brothefs. James and George Nieh- ois. in the Nichols Paper company of this place He is survived by widow his father and br,,th
 Ihs WiiIimantic-South Coventry
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
HOLLAND COUNTY.
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Winners in Medal contest-Law Gov ernirs 6onfres-fioIman Hall Im- proving,

The medal contest fr; iay evening was sufficient to fill the hail with an audience that was pleasd from first to last The following programme was carried out with splendid success. Piano duet Misses Alice and Julia Denman; origin and object of medal contests explained by Miss Georgina Wasf,burn of Stafford; recitation, 'sThe Destiny of America" by Franklin Guriey: recitation, "The Goose Tale, " by Miss Annie .Tomasko; recitation, J'How Kfpiing Betrame a Prohibitionist,' '' It Pay" by Miss Ethel Richardson; recitation. 'Poorhouse Man, by Miss Dorothy Macfarlane; recitation. Pats Bondsnan," by William Pike; song. The Wndwood Lesson" by Miss Isa- a License" by Miss Georgina Munde1l; mandolin solo with piano accompani- ment by Misses Alice and Julia Den man. Presentation of medal by Miss son, Jr. was declared the winner by the judges. Miss Gecrgina Washburn. Miss Lillian Matthews, Mir. Geo. A. Cosgrove. .,
 George Curtis, agent for a masonic insurance company and located at Meridsn spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. T. A. Denman.
 Bonfirss Restricted.
 The Last legislature passed a bill that is now a law that forbidS kindling a firs in the open air outside the limits of any city. borough or land controlled by any railroad company for the pur- pose of burning bushes, grass, weeds or rubbish of any kind between the 18th day of March and the 1st day of June and again between the 18th day of September and the 18th day of No- vember without first obtaining written permission from the fire warden. A fine of $eoo or Imprisonment for six months or both is provided.
 Various itsms.
 Misses Alice and Julia Denman- have been spending a few days with rela- lives in Wiliimantic.
 Leon O. WoodBorth spent Sunday with friends in Norwich.
 -Chas. Fox was home from Stafford Springs over Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sylvester P. Morri- son are at the home of Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Wordan in this village. MT. Morrison has lately left the Willi- mantle hospital.
 MT and Mrs. ". H. Han have re- turned from Boston leaving their son, Holman in the care of Mrs E. J. Rnlmzn. While the boy is doing well 1t is not thought best to move him just yet.
 At the annual free-will offering meeting of the W. c. T. U. in the hall Tuesday evening, March 22, Rennets c. Miller, noted for his devotion to the cause of temperance is to be present and deliver an address, his subject be- ing The Second Emancipation"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
MYSTIC
Social Affairs-saIe of Market-New House for Industrial Piaee-PersonaI Items.


 Mrs. Amos Hancox entertained on Thursday the Merry Making society at an all day session. Dinner was served at noon and a most delightful time was spent.
 Five Tables of Whist.
 Mfr and Mrs. Shirley Beebe of Bay View street entertained a party at whist on St. Petrick's night. The house was attractively decorated. Four tables of whist were played during the even ing. Walter Shea taking the first gentleman's prize and Miss Annie Kel- ley the first lady'A prize The consola- ton prizes went to William Mullaney and Miss Catherine shannon of Ston- ington. Guests were present from Westerly. Stonington and Mystic. Re treatments were served and music was enjoyed.
 Will Retire from Business.
 Samuel H. Buckley, who has con- ducted meat market here for nearly and fixtures Friday to his son. Frank IT. Buckley, who will assume charge at once. MT. Buckley will for the present live quietly at his home on Pearl street and will retire from all business cares.
 William E. Ames of Boston has been in town.
 MT. and Mrs. Lodewick Packer and Dr. and Mrs. E. c. Colver and family have returned to Jersey City, after at tending the funeral of their mother, Mrs. Susan Alexander
 Mrs. Amos Hancox is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Church, in Mont vile.
 All Day Session.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the NJ ID. church met for an all day session on Thursday with Mrs c. C. Porter and tied quilts. At noon an old fash toned boiled dinner was served.
 Miss Mae Mccarthy has returned from five weeks visit in Meriden-
 Miss Marion Wilcox is entertaining Miss Clara Woodward of New London. The cake sale held by the w c. T. U. at their rooms on Bank square was well patronized.
 Fred Brannigan is visiting relatives in Providence.
 MT. and Mrs. William Joyce of Wa terbury are guests of the latter's moth CT, Mrs. Teresa McKone.
 Captain Thonms Forsythe left Fri day for Providence for "a visit to his niece. Mrs. Edward Leech.
 Judge Frank H. Hincl<ley was in Mrs. Roy D. Judd and Mrs. Emma Troupe left for Boston Friday for two weeks visit.
 B. E. Thorpe has returned from New George Alexander left Friday for Jersey City, N. J.. where he will make his home.
 Miss Margaret Keigwin of Totten- vile, N Y, is the guest of her uiece, Mrs Thomas w. Ry1ey.
 Mrs. Frank Dfckerson and Mrs War ren Hathbun have returned from two weeks visit in Providence.
 Mir and Mrs. Frank Lanlphere and Mrs. Louise Farmer have been the guests of MT. and Mrs James Russell this week.
 Bank Examiner Norris S. Lippitt was in town Friday.
 Joseph Cahoon has returned to his duties as conductor on the G. & $. road. after two weeks illness with Rheumatism.
 Frederick Eidredge has begun the foundation for a cottage on his lot on Industrial place.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
STAFFORDVILLE>
Supt. Edward Weissner Resigns to Go
 to Lawrence-Union Services.

Ernest Cooley attended the automo- bile show in Boston last week
 Miss Florence Young of Ma Mashapaug has been visiting local relatives
 Edward Weissner has resigned as Frank Casey of DanieIson has taken fhe place Mir and Mrs. Weissner and family moved last week to Lawrence Mass, where MT. Weissner is with the American Woolen company
 Mrs A1m1ra Chapman who has been ill for a number of weeks. has recov- cred. Mrs. George Cooley. who has been with .her for some time returned to her home last Saturday
 There will be union services in the Congregational vestry next week. to be addressed interchangeahly by Rev R. Wiltia ms and Rev. (MiH=, Jones Their obi+a<ss S q closer acquaintance
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
WINDHAM COUNTY.
JACKSONVILLE

Mss Hattie Jennings was Putnam visitor last Saturday.
 Miss Clara Lynch of North Grosven- orale visited with Miss Fannie Jen- nings Saturday,
 Mir Pendergast of Pascoag, R. T., was at Mir. Keegan's Sunday.
 Mrs Herbert Chapman. who lately moved into the John Wisher house, is quite ill at her sisters, Mrs. Truman Robbins
 Mrs Brightman of Webster visited with relatives Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19

It was reported Friday that the state commissioners will distribute quail here soon. They have secured 5000 pairs, and as the farms surrounding the village are desirable locations in which to liberate these birds,it is prob able that the report is true. sT'he com missioners have taken the matter in hand this year and will themselves distribute the birds. In some cases the birds have been sent to parties who owned land that was postesi, which caused considerable dissatisfac- ton on the part of the hunters.
 Funeral of Mrs. GiIdersleeves.
 The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte S. Gildersieeves was held Friday after noon from the home of her son, Smith M. Gildersleeves. the services being largely attended Rev. H. B. Rankin of the Noank Baptist church officiated. Burial was in the Noank Valley ceme- tery.
 Mrs. Gildersleeves was se years of age and was formerly a resident of Middle Island, Long Island, until a year ago, where she lived with her son.
 Passengers on the 2-45 o'clock car of
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
GURlEYVILLE
Miss Eunice Wood Chosen to Compete
 for Hicks Prize.

At the preliminary speaking at the Connecticut Agricultural college Mon day night Miss Eunice Wood was one of the four chosen from her class to enter the contest for the annual Hicks prize speaking next June.
 The Sunday school is preparing for an Easter concert.
 Friends of Mrs. Phebe Hanks were pleased to hear her voice in the choir at the morning service last Sunday. She also sang as a solo the beautiful hymn Go Bury Thy. Sorrow Mrs Hanks was the chorister of the choir for many years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
CLARK'S CORNERS

William Merlin is gradually failing. Miss A Faye Darr of New London is in town.
 Henry T. Burr or Willlmantic was here Tuesday. MT Futile was here Tuesday on business.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
ARCADIA
Sale of Farrn-PersorsaI Mention

Frank Sprague has sgJId his farm to Albert Arnold and nov q to the line house. so-called, on tIHs New London turnpike
 Elmer Browning is hired to work Tor James StudIey of Washington will lage, R. l., and conH ienced work on Monday as farm harx xl
 Mrs James Studie.Y of Washington. R. L, was the guest 0 | Mrs. Mary Rey- holds one day last syeek
 Mrs James Hadfk cid continues i'll with chronic n1alar ia
 Lou Snow moved his sawmiH from the Austin homeste s Ld farm to F.. H. Tefft's woodlot on Thursday of last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19

ted out for cruise off Nantucket shoals. 4.
 George Swan has returned to work in New York, after a brief visit to relatives on Prospect HUI. .,E
 Mre J. Henry Fitzpatrick is visiting relatives at Burnett's Corners.
 Wellington Brown returned Friday from New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19
WILLIMANTIc GROCER
Gets Judgment for $37e.78 on Amount
 Due Him.

Considering the matters on short call endar at Fridays session, Judge Gager rendered judgment in favor of Harmi- das Dion of Willimantic for 319.7S in the case of Dion vs. Leroy Perkins ct ux- The plaintiff claimed for amount due him on grocery account. A judgment for non-suit was given in the case of William E. Holmes vs. the Hammond -Knowiton company. A Model Inn for MeohancsvilIe Elm
 pIoyes.
 The new inn of the French River Textile company at MechanicSville is onw occupied to the limit of capacity and is a delight to the operatives who live there. They easily have the finest home of it's kind in this part of the state, and highly appreciate the thoughtfulness of the company in pro- yiding it.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-03-19

couqhs That Hang On.

Coughs that start in the fall and hang on until spring are sure trouble breeders unless checked and cured. Bronchitis. pneumonia and consump- ton are the direct result. Fsoley's Honey and Tar cures the cough, stops the hard breathing and heals and soothes the unframed air passages. Refuse substitutes. The Lee X Osgood Go