Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
SHARON

Peck.
 Mrs. A. J. Bostwick is upon the sick list, victim of inf1ammatory rheu- matism.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Pike of Mount Vernon, N. r., are week end guests of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Prlndle.
 Mr. R. J. Livingstone spent Christ mas at his former home in Danbury.
 The death of Mrs. William Y. Nisbet of New York city occurred at her home, Dec. 23. Mrs. Nisbet had been a sum- mer resident here for several seasons and has made many friends in the village who will learn with regret and sadness of her passing away. The funeral was held on Saturday. Inter- ment at Greenwood
 Dr. and Mrs. w. W. Knight, Mrs. Cole and Miss Sedgwick followed their usual custom and spent the Christmas days with Mr. and Mrs. J. Edmund Barss at Rotchkiss Hill, Lakeville.
 MT. w. W. Peck whose condition is without change, as he still remains con- fined to his bed, received visit from his slater, Mrs. W. W. Scoville of Hartford, recently.
 Among those home for the holiday vacation are the Misses Bertha Prindle, Cornelia Ryan. Annie Eggleston, May Kenney, Mildred Baker and Ethel Klebes.
 Mir. Robert Harris has received an appointment as assistant at the state apitol during the legislative session of the coming season.
 Miss Martha Wilbur, teacher of room No. 8, in the village school. has resigned her position and on Jan. 1, will be suc- ceeded by Miss Nina Juckett.
 The town assessors, Messrs Harris, Miller and Knubloe. have completed their assessment of town property after nearly months work.
 Born, December 21, 1910. daughter, (Ree Bisrce) to MT. and Mrs. E. K Dimock of West Wood, N. J., andlgrand- daughter to Mrs. George B. Bierce, until recently of this town.
 The annual election of Rose Chapter. o. E. s. was held on Wednesday even- ing Of last week. The following per sons were elected W. M, Mrs. Cora Thompson W. P, E. M. Winchester i; A. M, Mrs. Carrie Hoag O., Miss Alzada Lloyd A. O., Mrs. Cox; Secretary, Mrs. Mary Whitney Treasurer, Mrs. Myra Tiedeman A., Mrs. Hazard R., Mrs. Brozee; E.. Miss Rogers M.. Mrs. Polhemns E., Miss Palmer S.. s. Polhemus 1; w., Mrs. Peabody Chap, Rev. W. A. Mackey; Organist, Mrs. Middlebrook Marshall, Mrs. Bartram. Installation ceremonies on the evening of Jan. 4th. Refreshments served
 The two men injured in the automo- bile accident on the state road near Col man Station one day last week, are in the hospital here and are reported as fast recovering. They were in the Plunket car on return trip from Adams, Mass, to New York city, when the car swerved and went off the bridge.
 Christmas passed quietly Tn the viii iage with home gatherings not few. Large numbers gathered in the Metho- dist and Congregational churches on the evenings of Saturday and Monday and with carols -choruses and recitations vel comed the Christmas tree. The joyous faces of the children, grown folks as we'll testified to the joy and good cheer of the glad season.
 The family of Dr. R. P. Knight were Christmas guests of Dr. and Mrs. George Knight at Lakeville, Conn.
 The death of Francis Beard, aged 26 years, occurred at the institution for feeble minded at Lakeville, Dec. 23. The remains were brought to Sharon for funeral services and interment, held Sunday.
 Christ cnuron Sunday school will cele- brate the day on the evening of Holy Innocents. Dec. 28.
 "The Womans Club of Sharon" held it's second meeting at the residence of Mrs. W. E. Hotaling, Monday afternoon of last week. Plans were formulated and discussed and committees appointed. The club will hold it's next meeting with Mrs. Hapgood at "The Taghanic Inn. January 9, and an essay upon Mexico will be given by the hostess.
 Contributions to the Village Improve ment Society reported by Mrs. George Marckres, collector: A.. J. Harris, $1 ,O0; R. K. Woodward, 30 cents; F. Byron, $1.Oo; D. Darling, $2.00; James Michie, 30 cents; G. B. Klebes, $3. %; W. Ceasar, 50 cents; Mrs. Sullivan, $1.00; N. o. Wellson, $1.00; D. Morse. $1.00; J. B. Wilbur, $1.00.
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