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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
DAYvILLE
Ladies' Aid Society Holds Annual
 Election.

James Shaw is seriously i'll.
 Mrs. Frank J. Burnett has been con- fined to the house with serious ill., ness.
 Mrs. w. J. Reynolds is entertaining her aunt, Mrs. F. l.. Vanderrur of New York.
 Mrs Thomas Dunn has been serious ly i'll with bronchitis.
 Frank Bence is at his home for a few days.
 Mrs c. A. Russell and Miss Russell attended a tea given recently by Mrs. Charles Marble in Worcester.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. F. w Bonnet on Wednesday. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Mrs. w. F. Bidwell; vice presi- dent, Mrs. w. J. Reynolds; secretary, Miss Bernice Cogswell; treasurer, Mrs. F. w Bennett.
 P. E. Davis, boss weaver at the As- sawauga mill. has resigned. Samuel Cogsweu of Elmville is taking his place.
 Clara E. Stokes led the Christian En- deavor meeting Sunday evening
 Mir. and Mrs. Elijah Evans spent Sunday at Hampton.
 Mrs. Henry Lafare entertained Miss Odina Faveau of Ashton, R. l., on Sum- day.
 Sidney Brown spent the week with Mrs. James Campbell.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
EAST WOODSTOCK.
Mrs Alnina c. Wright, se, Dies from
 Effects of a Fall.


 Marcus Whitney has sold his farm on Chandler hill to Carl Norman of New London
 Mrs George Child and Agnes White spent last week in Thompson.
 Mrs A. H. Hibbard has been i'll the past week with the grip. Her sis ter. Florence Cox. is with her
 Mrs Charles H. Potter. master of Woodstock grange. MT and Mrs J. F. Chandler. John Killam, are attend ing the state grange in Hartford this week
 Mrs. Eliot CIenence of Southbridge Is at BOnny View during the absence of her mother, Mrs Potter, in Hart ford
 Died Aged s9.
 Mrs Aimira Comstock Wright, aged ss- died at the Day-Kimball hospital Friday. where she was taken some weeks ago with a fractured leg. Mrs Wright. who had lived alone for many years. had boarded for two winters in the family of John Miller of West Thompson, and while walking across the room. fell, and received injuries from which she never recovered. Mrs Wright has been a resident of this village for more than forty years; a widow of a veteran of the war. She was the youngest and last of a large family. was unusually tall, being six feet in height She was faithful member of the Methodist church, where funeral services were held on request of the deceased by Rev. John Miller There was singing by the choir Mrs Wright is survived by several grand-nieceS, only one being able 10 be present. Mrs. Lucy A. Lowerre of Thompson
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
THOMPSON
Congregational Church to Vote on Calling Rev. Mir. Moore-Sunday School Officers.

Mrs. Emma Shaw Colcleugh of the Providence Journal has been at her home here for several days.
 Mrs. R. c. Paine has been entertain ing her mother, Mrs. Child, and her niece, Agnes White.
 MT. and Mrs. Watkiss have left for visit to Chicago.
 Mrs. Lydia Hascall and her nurse are visiting relatives here.
 Rev. MT. Moore, formerly of Hart ford, preached at the Congregational church as a candidate for the second time last Sunday. A meeting of the church was appointed to be held next Sunday to vote upon extending call Rev. Joel $. Ives is to preach next Sunday
 F. D. Green has closed his house for a short time.
 Miss Myrtice Kingsbury of South Windham was in town over Sunday.
 The Congregational Sunday school elected the following officers Sunday: Superintendent, R. A. Dunning; assist ant, E. $. Backus; secretary and treasurer. Miss Harriet R. Lewis; li- brarian, Miss Mary J. Ross. The re- port of the past year was good one and there are prospects of a prosper ouS work this year.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
WINDHAM
Rev. w. M. Brown Confined to Bed- Missionary Meeting-Ladies' Aid So- ciety Served Bean Supper.

George Manley was in Hartford Tuesday on a business trip
 The c. E. meeting last Sunday even ing was led by Cassius Barstow of South Windham, who gave many help ful thoughts on the topic of Bringing Others to Christ: How is it Done Who Should Do It? A pleasant fea- ture of the service was contralto solo Jesus, Lover of My Soul, MacDougaH by Miss A. E. Harvey
 Rev. w. M Brown is confined to his bed as the result of a fall He is ex- periencing trouble with his eyes and Dr. Peck of Norwich was called to see him on Sunday.
 The Windham members of the La dies auxiliary of St. Josephs hospital are to have a booth at the carnival to be given for the benefit of the hos pital
 The January meeting of the Woman's Missionary society was held Thursday afternoon. Topic: The Gospel in Latin Lands. First chapter-Italy-
 A number of people are having se- we're colds.
 Mrs. Arthur Gates of wil1imantfc was at Mrs. Charles Larrabee's Tues day.
 Mrs. Herbert Spaulding of williman- tic is acting school visitor for the town of Windhaan and visited the school here on Tuesday.
 Miss Alberta Maynard of New Lon don visited her mother, Mrs. Charles Keeney, on Sunday.
 It was voted last Sunday evening to change the hour of the c. E. service back to 7.30.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Con gregationa1 church served a baked bean supper in the chapel on Wednesday evening. The hostesses were Mrs. F. E. Guild, Mrs. Andrew Metzger, Mrs. Albert Bates and Mrs. Ada Larrabee.
 w. F. Maine has been in Boston on a bushes trip this week.
 Mrs. Babcock and Mrs. Oliver John son of Norwich were guests of Miss Clara Johnson over Wednesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
WARRENVlLLE
Grange Officers InstalIed-14-Inch Ice Series of Sermons-AttendingS State Grange Meeting.

Mrs. Addie c. Hyde of Brooklyn, as- sisted by MT. Hyde, installed the off, cers of Ashford grange, No. 90, on Fri day evening. Jan- 7th- Ten members of Mansfield grange were present at the installation and furnished the rest of the evenings entertainment.
 The w. c. T. U. met with Mrs. R. H. Wright last Saturday afternoon. A very interesting meeting was enjoyed by all present.
 S. L. Case was in WilIimantic Mon day.
 Mrs. Arad Ormsby of North Gros- venordale is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ellen D. Mathewson.
 O. D. Baker made a business trip to Willimantic Tuesday.
 W. L. Durkee filled his icehouse with 14inch ice on Tuesday of this week.
 Leon R. Gardner returned to his home here last Thursday after spend ing two weeks with his uncle in New York.
 Rev. E. c. Bugbee preached second very interesting sermon of a series on God.
 The Ladies' Aid society was enter tained at Cady villa on Tuesday of this week.
 MT. and Mrs. A. M. Bassett, MT. and Mrs. F. H. Bennett and E. F. Bassett are attending the state grange in Hart ford this week.
 Mrs. N. J. Brack1ey is at work in Eastford.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Charles TiIden, 30, Breaks Hip by Fall
 Officers of UrieI Lodge.

Charles Tilden, who lives about one and a half miles south of this village, fell and fractured his hip Monday. As he is past 80 years of age, the injury is likely to prove serious.
 Following is the list of appointed of ficers for Uriel lodge, No. A, F. and A. NJ: H. D. Edmond, s. D.; John N, Fitts, J. D.; c. J. Gurley, s. s.; E. B. Gitts, J. S.. T. A. Denman, chaplain; Georl1e H. Baker, marshal; William Nichols, tyler.
 Vital Statistics.
 In the town of Wilmington for 1909 there were 37 births, two marriages and 15 deaths.
 The w. c. T. U. meeting called for last Friday night was postponed until Jan. 21st, when Mrs. L. K. Fuller will address the meeting.
 Ice harvesting by the Perry Ice com pany began in good shape Monday. The ice is of good quality and plenty thick.
 Jean Lewis of Madison, who has been visiting at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Fox, returned home Tuesday.
 Miss Julia Denman is laid up for a few days as a result of being accident ally cut with the knife she uses at her work in the spooling room.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
WESTMINSTER
Sunday School Reorganized-congr sationaI Church Holds Annual Busi- ness Meeting.


 The Sunday school was reorganized last Sunday. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Superintendent, Rev. A. A. Smith; as- sistant superintendent, Mrs. Columbus Smith; recording secretary, Miss Alma Newton; treasurer, Miss Sybel Rath- bun; board of managers. Mrs. c. Smith, Mrs. Edwin Edmond and Mrs. George Rathbun.
 Annual Church Meeting
 The annual business meeting of the Congregational church was held Mon day afternoon in the church house at 2 o'clock. The reports of the clerk and treasurer were read and accepted. The following officers were elected: Clerk and treasurer, Edgar Parkhurst: Ed win Edmond was reelected deacon. A vote of thanks was rendered Mrs. Rath- bun, the retiring clerk
 The c. F. meeting Sunday evening was led by Rev. A. Smith.
 NIT. Huscar of Waterbury was un- able to return to his duties as teacher on account of illness.
 Mrs. Ellen Parker of Brooklyn is the guest of her aged mother. Mrs. Sybel Baker.
 Mrs. c. Smith of Brookside farm was able to attend church Sunday after being i'll with grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Personal Mention of the WeeE<-Whst
 Party-LocaI Visitors in Town.

Mrs. John Hopton has been very i'll with pneumonia.
 Mrs. Oliver Stone and son Raymond have been i'll with throat trouble. dence Saturday.
 Mrs. Arnold B. Mathewson attended a bridge whist party given by Mrs. Arthur Atwood Monday afternoon
 Mrs. Henry Northrup was taken to the Putnam hospital Monday.
 The Ladies Missionary society met with Mrs. William Simmons Monday.
 Miss Rose B. Seguin spent Saturday in Providence.
 Miss Blanche Caplitte entertained Miss Diana Robitaille of Moosup Sat- urday.
 Mrs. Joseph Robitai1Ie of Moosup was the guest of Miss Angie Guerin
 Mrs. Edward Galliger was a Provi- dence visitor Saturday.
 Bezele Benway has returned from WoOnSocket.
 Napoleon Beaudry, clerk at Dupuis' shoe store in Moosup. has been i'll at his home here with throat trouble.
 Mrs. Samuel Collins spent Saturday in North Uxbridge, Mass, with her daughter, Mrs. Moses RaiIou
 Conductor Marshall Kenyon has been on the sick list for several days. Con- ductor Moffitt has been substituting for him.
 Mrs. Albert Walker has been con- fined to her home by illness for a week.
 Mrs. Kate Easton is in Oxford, Mass. for a few weeks for the benefit of her health.
 Charles Weaver of Worcester has been visitor here the past week.
 Lawyer Arthur Brown of Norwich was a business visitor Monday
 Edwin Kennedy has been off duty for several days on account of ill., ness.
 Mrs. David Kennedy is ill
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
MO0SUP
Funeral of John w. Fisk-Norwich
 Minister Called to Baptist Church
 EvangeIistic Meetings Conducted by Dr. Goats.

The remains of John W. Fisk, who died in Westerly. R. l., last Monday, was brought to this village last Thurs day afternoon and placed in Moosup cemetery, beside those of his wife, who died about twenty years ago. Flu neral services were held Thursday morning from the residence of his daughter in Westerly and a Masonic service was held at fine cemetery For many years MT. Fisk was a. resident of Moosup and followed the occupa- ton of a blacksmith. Soon after the death of his wife he went to live with a daughter in Westerly, but as long as his health would permit made annual visits to this village to see his old friends. About a year ago he suf- fered a shock, from which he never recovered.
 Enjoying Skating.
 The young people are enjoying some fine skating on the pond above Gran . ska's mill. a large number congregat- ing there every evening.
 New House Filled with Fine Ice.
 Edward Mortimer has built large ice house on the shores of Moosup ladke. It is 24x52 and has a capacity of five hundred tons, which he has succeeded in filling with ice twelve inches in thickness. He will build an other the same size, and another sea- son will engage in the ice business.
 Officers Elected.
 The M. Y. O. B. club on Monday evening elected the following officers: President, Miss Esther Gallup; vice president, Miss Amy Tilnnghast; sec retary, Miss Ruby Kellogg; treasurer, Miss Lillie Daggett.
 Children of Mary Elect.
 The Children of Mary society con nected with All Hal1ows' church. held their annual meeting last Sunday aft ernoon and elected the following off, cers to serve for the ensuing year: President. Miss Georgianna Allard; vice president, Miss Victoria Theroux; secretary, Miss St. Jean; treasurer, Rev. J. H. Broderick.
 Evangelistie Services.
 Evangelistic services are being held every evening this week by Rev. Dr. 4. B. Coats, D.D, of Hartford. as- sisted by Rev. William F. Newton, singer. The meetings are well at tended and quite a number has ex- pressed the desire to lead a better life.
 Norwich Preacher.
 Rev. Henry E. Anderson of Norwich preached last Sunday at the Sterling Hill Baptist church. MT. Anderson has received a unanimous call to be- come the pastor of the church. It is hoped that he will accept the call.
 Fall Injured Spine.
 John O. Francis, who was injured some weeks ago by being thrown from his motorcycle, was last Wednesday taken to the Putnam hospital for treatment. It is feared that the fall may have caused an injury to his spine.
 Birthday Party.
 Miss Marion Tuckerman gave a birthday party last Tuesday evening to about a score of her young friends, it being her fifteenth birthday. Games of various kinds and music made the evening pass pleasantly. During the evening she was presented a solid sil- yer napkin ring and a mum Der of oth- CT presents. Refreshments were serv- ed by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
SOUTH KILLINGLY
Jacob Pidge, Who Broke His Leg by a Fall, Was Stage Driver Sixty five Years Ago.

The serious injury to Jacob Pidge last Friday morning by falling on the ice and breaking his leg, necessitating his removal to a hospital because he was living alone, removes rom this place the oldest citizen and the only surviving stage coach driver of ye olden times. Mir. Pidge drove a. four horse stage from Danielson to Provi- dence sixty five years ago. when the main highway here was called the pike and when the large houses now falling g down were the scenes of ceaseless traffic. It was interesting to listen to the old gentleman's recitals of events and experiences in those good old days in South Killingly, before Dan ieIson had been thought of as an indus trial and commercial center Owing to the. advanced age of MT. Pidge he will hardly regain the use of his limbs so he can live here again.
 Mrs. Amos F. Hall was taken sud- denly i'll on Saturday last No inn provement is reported in her condi- tion.
 Edwin Adams and MT. Edgerly of Sturbridge, Mass, are considering the purchase of the store in the Highland grange building.
 Teacher from BrocLton.
 Miss Liberty of Brockton. Mass, has been engaged by James M. Paine to Wednesday of this week.
 Charles T. Preston of Danielson, clerk and treasurer of the Congrega- tiona1 church here, who has attended Sunday services regularly for thirty years. driving up three miles, summer and winter, lost his valued and faith full horse last week. which will keep him from this village for time.
 Cosmer Young of Danielson, who is deeply interested in the local church, has been heard from in Florida, where with his family and MT. and Mrs. Will liam Young he arrived at their winter resort safely and well.
 Miss Gladys Jacquez and Miss Eva Spaulding returned to their schools last week, the former to Jewett City and the latter to Bloomfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
CANTERBURY.
Teacher from Norwich in District No 1o-Miss Lydia A. Hicks Death Causes Sorrow to Friends.

H. L. Tracy, Miss DoIa s. Robbins, Miss Alice A. Bennett and Rev. G. F. Smith were recent callers at c. H. Lewis in Central Village.
 School at No. 10 commenced Tuesday with Miss Magma. of Norwich teacher
 James Lathrop drove to the homes of many of the families on Tuesday to let them know that school had commenced.
 Miss P. c. Perry is teaching at North Society.
 F. l.. Bennett and son, Master Willis L. Bennett, were in Brooklyn recently
 Several local men are working for c. H. Phillips at his steam sawmill at the lodges, among them being Herbert l.. Tracy.
 Deacon Charles Barstow was in Nor Wich Tuesday.
 The many friends and relatives in this town were shocked last week when they heard of the death of Miss Lydia A. Hicks. Miss Hicks had a number of relatives and friends in this as well as other places.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
HOLLAND COUNTY.
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Annual Meeting of Baptist Church

Annual Meeting Of Baptist Church.
 At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing and evening the choir was assisted by MT. Warren, with his violin. mak- ing an agreeable addition to the music and was much appreciated.
 At the annual meeting the officers of the departments were elected as follows: Young Peoples, c. w. Owen, superintendent; Miss Florence Deane, secretary: Miss Mary Tilden, treas urer; Clifford Botham, assistant. Sun day School. Mrs. Merit Smith, super intendent; Mrs. Sherman, secretary and treasurer. Aid department. Mrs. Smith. superintendent; Mrs. Ernest Durkee, secretary; Miss Augusta Til- den, treasurer. Missionary depart ment, Mrs Sherman, superintendent; Mrs Grace Garvey, assistant; Mrs. Smith. treasurer; Miss Augusta Tilden, secretary.
 Frank Topliff is slowly improving.
 Mir Dinock it quite i'll.
 MT Snyder is able to be out in fine weather. Other sick ones are reported improving.
 In taking up a floor in an old house on Ripley Hill which is undergoing re- pairs, a quantity of sand was found. proving that sanded floors were in vogue in this section of Connecticut.
 Don Brigham and Miss Maud Brig ham made a trip to East Hampton early in the week.
 The icy roads have made travel more perilous than pleasant the past week
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
KlLlINGLY.
Part of Mill Stops Because of Low
 Water.

Miss Blanche Haselton is detained from work on account of illness.
 The Juniors held a business meeting in the vestry Wednesday after school.
 The choir had a rehearsal at the home of Henry Pray Friday evening.
 Mrs. John Watson has been seriously ill
 Bernard Caffery has taken Edwin Knights place in the Ballouville store
 Mrs William Harvey, who has been keeping house for her mother, Mrs. Charles Weeks, has gone to Webster, where she will make her home.
 James Elmer of Northbridge spent Sunday with Albert Robinson and fam fly.
 :. Part of the carding room stopped Monday at half past On account of low water.
 Mrs. Frank Brown of Ballouville is staying with Mrs. John Watson this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
WINDHAM COUNTY.
BROOKLYN.
Florida Tourists Start-Continued In-
 tsr=st in EvangeIistic Meetings.

The B. '. P. U. has elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing six months President. Roy Chapman; vice president. William B. Potter; secretary and treasurer. Mrs. George A. Witter; prayer meeting committee, Rev G. F. Genung D. D.. and Paul Chapman
 Mrs Aida F. Weaver and Mrs An nz B. Cummings. who were reported in The Bulletin as having gone south for the winter, deferred their trip on ac- count of friends not being able to go with them at that time, and left home Friday evening for their sail from New York to Jacksonville, Fla Mrs. Emma Talbot went with them.
 Interest in Evangelical Meetings.
 The evangeIistic meetings held un- der the auspices of Rev c. K Flanders of the Baptist state convention con tinue to increase in interest
 Sunday morning Miss Ada Dobson Green of Pomfret Landing sang a beautiful solo in the Baptist church and after the morning service and be- fore the session of the Sunday school and expressed her desire to follow her Savior in the ordinance of baptism. In the Sunday school the lessons were given up for the day and Rev. MT. Flanders was given all the time- One young lady came out decided upon the Lords side and others were deeply moved The evening service was large 1y attended. the Congresa tional people
 
 tend It was the time of decision for many.
 On Tuesday Rev. G. r. Genung and Rev. c. K Flanders attended the min tsters' meeting at Groton-
 Congregational Church Annual Meeting
 The annual meeting of the Congre- gztionsl church was held in their chapel Jan 4 The reports of the vari- ous societies connected with the church including Sunday school-were read and accepted The treasurer's report showed all bills paid and a small bal ence in the treasury The amount raised during the year for benevolences elected clerk and treasurer for one year C. G. Lawton for trustee for three years; church committee, Sam uel Bradford. James Lowry, Mrs. E. E. Allen, Mrs James Jones and Mrs. Anna B. Cummings 4 committee to provide for raising finances was appointed, consisting of C. G. LawtOn, Samuel Bradford. William R. Thurber and Oliver DoWnes.
 To Change Date of Fair.
 4 meeting of the executive commit tee of the Windfam County Agricul- tural society was held Jan in the Grange hall at which the premium list Of the society was revised fin accord with the report of the committee ap- pointed at the annual meeting in Mo- Tsmber- The date for holding the next fair which was adopted at the annual meeting was found to conflict with several other fairs and the time for holding the next fair was left with the president and secretary.
 The selectmen have appointed Ed win H. Harris as sexton of the ceme- tery Tn place of Henry P. Cleveland, who has held the place for several years.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
STORRS.
Mems League Formed - Mrs. C. L. Beach Entertained-Editor's Address on Poultry Industry.


 The Ladies' circle met on Friday aft ernoon in the church vestry.
 The men of the church met in the church Vestry after the service Sum for social work. E. B. Fitts was ap- pointed president and Dr. H. D. Neton secretary. A committee of two officers with pr. Charles Thom, pr. A. F. Blakeslee and Prof. c. H. Lamson were appointed to effect a permanent organization and devise lines of work About 25 ladies of the community were entertained by Mrs. Charles / L.. the whist dainty luncheon was serv- ed.
 A new furnace has been installed in President c. L. Beach's house. The old ones have proved inefficient.
 Parsonage Moved.
 The parsonage has been moved to it's new location on the opposite side of the road. The new furnace pur- chased by the Ladies circle has been installed. It is planned to install a. bathroom. With these Improvements the house will have all the conven- fences of a modern dwelling.
 At State Grange Meeting.
 Prof. and Mrs. c. A. Wheeler attend ed the meeting of the state grange at Hartford.
 News Briefs.
 Mir. Stephenson, assistant to Prof. Frederick Stoneburn, has been Joined by his wife and son.
 The college opened with the full number of students in attendance. There are 12 in the short courses, there being room for no more. Rev. O. D. Frisber exchanged Sum day, Jan. 16, with Rev. Henry Greene of Windham.
 The brilliant display of poinsettia at the greenhouse is beginning to go 1 by. Several varieties of orchids are in bloom.
 College Ice Harvested.
 The college ice crop has been har- vested, the ice being of excellent quality.
 Editor Gallup Addressed Students.
 MT. Gallup, editor of The Maine Farmer, addressed the students Tues day afternoon on the subject of the poultry industry.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
WEST WOODSTOCK
Farewell Party for Miss Mary Frost School Chanees-Rev. C. M. Jones

Mir. and Mrs. E. T. Perrin spent Sunday in D1ilbury. Mass, with Mr. and Mrs. Earle Bugbee. Master Earle Perrin, who has been visiting there the past ten days, returned with them.
 Miss Mary Frost was given a fare well party at the home of J. M. Per rim, Saturday evening where she has been visiting the past two weeks. Mu- sic. games and refreshments kept the merry guests until it was no longer Saturday.
 Miss Elise Rocheleau spent Sunday in Southbridge.
 Changes have been made in the ar rangement of the school room, which it is hoped will give better satisfac- tion in heating.
 Albert Smith left Sunday to accept a position in Lawrence, Mass.
 Owing to the illness of Rev. c. M. Jones' there was no service at the Congregational church Sunday morn ing.
 The regular union service for Jan uary was held at the Baptist church Sunday evening.
 J. Iennen Sumner has returned from a visit in New Haven.
 Miss Mary Frost has returned 10 her home in Brooklyn after a two weeks visit with Maude Perrin.