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Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
HOLLAND COUNTY.
SOUTH COVENTRY
Two Children Taken to County Home
 Silk Mills Running Full Time.

N. Searle Light of Hartford made a brief visit to his home last week.
 Miss Ruby Higgins a has returned from visit in Northampton, Mass.
 Two children of Mrs. Eva Houle. Leon, s years old, and Louis, years old, were taken to the county home at Vernon last week. Mrs. Hall Cor Houle) has six young children. the oldest of whom is in the state reform atory for boys, another being with an aunt in Willimantic and two are with the mother, who is i'll at her home MT. Hall is serving a jail sentence at Holland for abusing his wife while in toxicated and the family are in desti- tute circumstances and receive aid from the town Before her illness Mrs Hall had supported herself and five children by taking in washings.
 A Washburn silk mill Is to be opened in Westerly. R. I. Both of their mills in this place are running full capacity. Forty hands are employed at the Globe mills.
 Miss Lucy M. Perkins returned last week from her annual visit in Jersey City.
 The children of Mrs. William O'Brfen are i'll with whooping cough at J. F. Young's.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
COLUMBIA
Andover Amateurs Give Successful
 PIay-PersonaI items.

An entert&dnment was given at Yeo- mans hadl last Friday evening by tho young people of Andover, under the auspices of the Adelphian club of boys in this place. The feature Of the even ing was the rural comedy The Teas ers.- Refreshments were served after the entertainment There was q fair attendance The proceeds were divided between the actors and the lccal club. The play had previously been given at Andover and Gilead.
 Mir and Mrs. William Godfring and young son, of Philadelphia have been spending several days with the fam fly of William Bertsch on Columbia green.
 Miss Eleanor Holmes of New Lon don has been in town for a brief visit, the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Fred A. Hunt.
 Miss Minnie Osborn, a student at the Willimantic normal school, has been spending a short vacation in this place, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. w. H. Harris at the paTsonage.
 Deacon William A. Collins left MoTh- day to spend several days with rela- tives in New Haven and Hamden.
 Lester J. Hutchins has been suffer- his home on Chestnut HILL
 Mir and Mrs. Fred A. Hunt spent several days recently with friends fin Providence.
 Miss Lena wolr. who for several weeks has been i'm Norwich, has re- turned to her home fin this place.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
SOUTH WOODSTOCK.
Many Attend Masonic Meeting-Ber- nnuda Tourists' Experience With a Burglar.


 Mrs. Stephen Clark had a visit this week from Miss Clara Hall. Mrs. Clark returned from New York a few days ago.
 ven was in town on business on Satur- day.
 Mildred Wells went to Worcester on Friday to visit for a few days.
 Mrs. George Davis was at Abingdon over Sunday.
 The young people of the church at tended rehearsal on Friday night at Harris l.. Sanger's home, to prepare for Easter.
 The pastor was a guest at the home of James Goldman at Southbridge, M3ss., on Monday.
 The Masons held the regular meet ing at their hall on Saturday night. 11th many visitors from Thompson, F.oInfret. North Grosvenordale, Abing- ton. Brooklyn and Putnam.
 The child of Harry and Laura Young has been i'll at Putnam for some days, but is improving
 Exciting Experience With Burglar.
 Mrs. Curtis and Miss Marie Curtis send thrilling accounts of a recent ex- perience at the cottage where they are staying at Paget, West Bermuda The household consists of the n1atron, Mrs. ID. r. Denton, and two daughters, young ladies; Miss Armstrong, their govern ess and Mrs Curtis and daughter. Mrs. Curtis was awakened by a mulatto at tempting to open her window, but fail- ing, worked for some time at the glass door of her room. The six women ral- lied. with a dog sent out, their other defenses being a small poodle. a large cane, many hatpins. With this backing Mrs. Denton shouted Justify that she would shoot the rascal. The obstinate visitor was finally driven away. but tried to enter neighboring house. There, being met by a determined man and dog, he was put to flight
 The supper and socoal held by the League of the church at the vetry Fri day night was attended and su.. .; day night was well attended and suc- ceSsful.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
BROOKLYN.
Death of Mrs. Prudence B. Browning
 -Meetins of Woman's Club.


 The Ladies Aid society of the Con- in the chapel on Friday evening of last week, which was very successful. {. The B. Y. P U. meeting Sunday evening was led by Miss Nellie Wood bridge. The subject was Intemper- ance and Other Sins. The meeting was well attended and interesting.
 Charles Edwin Blake of Trinity was with his parents over Sunday and Washington's birthday.
 Mrs. Browninu's Death.
 Mrs. Prudence B. Browning died on Sunday morning at the home of her daughter. Mrs. A. H. Tanner. with whom she had come to spend the winter. On Tuesday morning, Rev. the body was taken to the train to be carried to her former home in Pres ton City, where the funeral was held
 Wonan's Club Meets.
 The Woman's club of Brooklyn met president. Mrs. G. F. aGenung. The roll call was Current Events. paper on the Siege of Boston was read by Miss Ryan Mrs J. Sprague Bard read Grandmother's Story of Bunker Hill. and Miss Charlotte Scarborough read paper on American Sculptors.
 Mrs Frank Lamb of Webster, Mass, is with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George L. Sweet, this week.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church gave variety supper at It was a cold, windy night, but large number were present and tl.e ladies felt well pleased with the financial re- suit.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
THOMPSON

Miss Elizabeth Eddy has returned to the Wiliimantic normal school after a weeks vacation.
 Mrs. F. Munyan and Mrs. Whitte- more visited realtives in Boston re- gently.
 Mrs. Myron Elliott has returned from a visit in Brooklyn.
 F. M. Knight attended a funeral in Providence last Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. E. Searles have re- turned from Palm Beach
 Miss Jennie Johnson took her school in Quadfc for sleighride one day last week
 MT. and Mrs. Winthrop Ballard have been visiting MT. and Mrs. Samuel Thatcher of Oneco.
 The basketball game last week with Putnam team resulted in a victory for Thompson.
 Miss ArdeIle Burrill of East Putnam was the guest of Miss Mildred Arm strong over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
WOODSTOCK
taipment, at Congregational Church -hIissionary Meeting.

MT. and Mrs. Henry T. Child are visiting relatives in New York and New Jersey.
 The men of the Congregational church gave an oyster supper in the church dining room Monday evening. After the supper an interesting pro- gramme of music. charades and read ings was given. The rooms were taste fully decorated with flags and pie lures of Washington, in honor of the day. The proceeds are to be used in redecorating the dining room, and fix ing up the cloak room.
 Preached in Exchange.
 Rev Frederick D. Thayer of Dud- ley, Mass, preached in the Congrega- tional church Sunday in exchange with the pastor. He gave a most interest ing and inspiring sermon from the text, And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul.
 Local Mention.
 Sexexet grange visited Woodstock grange Tuesday evening. the 18th, and furnished the programme.
 Miss Genevieve Waters of Glaston- bury spent Washington's birthday at Rev. G. F. Waters.
 The Ladies Missionary society met at Overlook manse. Wednesday after noon. The subject was The Work of the American Missionary Association on the Pacific Coast. Mrs. G. P. Per- ley was the leader.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
STORRS.
Mems Club Diseussss a Timely Topic
 Washington Whist.

A meeting of the Mems club was held Friday evening, Feb. IS. in the horti- cultural building. The subject of the prices. The principal speakers were Prof E. o. Smith, H. V. Beebe and Dr. Charles Thom.
 Mrs. E. O. Smith entertained the la dies at whist on Tuesday, Feb. 22- The rooms were decorated with carnations. Each lady received a favor in the shape of a tiny hatchet In honor of Washing tons birthday. The score cards were decorated with appropriate illustra- tions. A bountfful lunch was served.
 The Ladies' Circle met with Mrs c. D. Jarvis on Thursday. Much sewing was done on fancy work for the sum mer sale.
 Prof. H. D. Newton spent the hoh- day at his home in Stockbridge, Mass
 Dr. A. W. Dox- made a short visit to New York
 Miss Gertrude Hall of Putnam spent Sunday with Mrs. H. D. Edmond.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
SCOTLAND.
cetumbia Man Leasss Taber Farm
 Profitable Evening at Prayer.


 Mrs. Sarah w. Barstow is the guest of relatives in WilIimantic
 B. Fl. BidWeu moved his family and household goods on Tuesday to Wa terbury, where he has secured employ ment on a farm
 bia has leased the farm of J. c. Ta- Der, formerly occupied by John Mos ley. and with his family will soon oc- cupy it.
 Miss Rose Beckwith of New London is visiting at the home of J. B. Ash- A. H. Mathewson of Plainfieid was in town on a business trip Tuesday Raymond Barstow. who is a busi- ness college student in Hartford was at home with his parents Mir and Mrs. D. H. Barstow, for the week end.
 Mrs. Lizzie Weaver returned Mon day from a brief visit with relatives in Norwich
 Grange Members Participate in Dis
 cussicn.
 At the regular meeting of Shetuck- ct grange. Friday evening, Worthy Master L.. B. Ashley had charge of he lecturers hour. An interesting pro gramme of music, recitations and read cussion. led by Worthy Chaplain l.. B. Penney, on What Constitutes the Greatest Success. At the next reg ular meeting Mrs. J. E. Bacon has arranged An Evening with the Poets, for the lecturers programme.
 Timely Sermon.
 Rev. L. B. Penney gave an inter esting and timely sermon on Sunday from the text, He that withholdeth grain the people shall curse him, but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
STAFFORD.
Rib Fractured by FalI-Guests at 9oth
 Birthday Celebration.

Mrs A. Barrows fell on the ice and fractured a rib.
 Mrs. William Durham and Mrs. Russell colburn attended their fathers 90th birthday celebration at New Lon don Tuesday.
 c. C. Pinney, who was operated on in a hospital in Boston, is doing well. Mrs. F. C. Pinney and E. Fl. Pinney were with him over Sunday.
 Clark M- Brown who has taken a course with a business college in Hart ford, during the past year. has been engaged as assistant bookkeeper with the Phoenix Woolen company.
 Linus Putney' is in Savannah, Ga.
 Miss Pauline Cullen of Norwich is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Hough.
 William Park was called to San gerviIle, Me, last week by the death of his uncle. D. R. Campbell.
 Owen Kelly, for several years em- ployed by J. G. Wightman as black smith. has been hired as blacksmith in Bristol.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
USQUEPAUGH
Funeral of William H. Loe<-Death of
 Joseph Bagley.

The funeral of William II. Lock. who died Saturday night, was held Wednes- day at II o'clock. The house was filled with relatives and friends. He was very popular with his schoolmates. in the Sunday school, with the neighbors and with all who knew him. He was a very quiet lad but one who endeared himself to all. The order to which he belonged attended in a body-about 45 being present. Some IS or more from the South Kingston high school. and the Sunday school of the church hero were nearly all present. A large pro- fusion of floral peiecs and the number, some i50 or more that attended, told of the esteem fin which he was held He had been sick ever since the first of December. but was thought to be on the gain when he died very suddenly Saturday night at II o'clock. Rev. C. H. Palmer and Rev. Vert Fellows conducted the funeral. both speaking in the highest terms of the deceased. He was IT years of age Mary Smith, Mrs. Lena Woodmansee, Charles Don nelly and Greene Hendriclx sang selec- tions and Mrs. Thomas Knowles pre- sided at t9e organ. He will be sadly missed in bur Sunday school. Of which he was secretary: but we know Chat our loss fs his gain, and that he has gone to be with his Saviour.
 Death of Joseph BaeIey.
 Joseph Basley died Monday morning from pneumonia He was 7S years old
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
WELLINGTON

Mrs. Fred Squier is suffering from 1umbago and neuralgia.
 Frank Preston. who sold his farm here to Anton Wosteri a few years ago and moved to the Pumping Sta ton neighborhood. Mansfield. has re- gently sold the farm there. which he had greatly improved. to Miss Ger recently sold her property in West Stafford to George Barlow. MT. Pres ton moves temporarily to Mansfield Center and expects soon to go to Cai- ifornia. hoping to get his health built up in that climate.
 Rev. MT. Barrow had his father from Waterford as a guest over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
CANTERBURY.
Entertainment and Sale of Refresh
 ments at M. P. Church.

A c. Bennett, who has been very i'll with scarlet fever, Is gaining a lit tie.
 The first of the week was hard on those who were obliged to be out of doors. especially the rural carriers and school children
 Mrs. Trowbridge. who is spending the winter with her daughter. Mrs. Emily Bushnell, at Woodbine cottage, on Mill street. is in rather poor health. Mrs. Trowbridge is over 80.
 Mrs. M A. Francis is soon to start for Camden, N. J., being called there by the failing health of an aunt who is over 90.
 Visitors at Elmer F. Bennett's this week were MT. and Mrs. Albert H. Pel- lett and J. D. Pe1lett.
 The NJ. P. stewards gave an enter tainment in the Town hall this week. Cake and ice cream were on sale.
 Local friends of P. c. Bliven of Danielson are glad to learn of his great success with a -etent on a troll ley harp. MT. Bliven was a Canter- bury boy and has his mother, brother and two sisters living in this town at present His father, Joshua Bliven, died a number of years ago.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Church Service Prevented by Scarlet
 Fever-SohooI Closed.

There was no service at the Baptist church Sunday on account of scarlet fever in the village. As no new cates have been reported, services will be as usual Feb. 27.
 Three children of James Green have been iH with scarlet fever in a mild form. The house has been quarantined and all possible precautions taken to avoid the spreading of the disease.
 The village school was ordered closed for one week.
 Mrs. Merritt Smith is slowly improv- ing.
 Mrs. Mary Durkee of Stafford Springs was the guest of her daughter Mrs. Barnes. over Sunday.
 MT and Mrs. Robert Stevens and Martha Howard of Brooklyn. N. Y.. have been spending a week with Rev. R. H. Sherman.
 Mrs Hopkins of Plymouth, Me, who has been spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Fred Snyder. has re- turned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
EK0NK
Strange Water Fowl Kept Alive for Several pays--Aivjn Corey Sells s7oo Worth of PeEts.

George Green recently caught a strange water fowl near the Line meeting house. which was unknown herea bouts. How it came here alone, and what it was is question. It was kept alive for several days and became very tame It was of brilliant plunlage and beautiful form
 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gallup of Palmer. Mass. have just arrived here at his fathers on the Fairyiew farm, from a wedding trip of several weeks, visiting the brides home in Wood stock province of New Brunswick.
 Isaac Clark and family of Rice City, R. l. have visited Mrs. Clark's moth- er Mrs Anne Corey.
 Alvin Corey has been in New York to dispose of over $700 worth of hides and furs which he had gathered from hunters hereabouts.
 MT. Kellogg preached on Sunday on The Golden Rule Of Equity to an un- usually large congregation.
 Everett Gallup led the c. E. meeting in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES.

was out on a fox hunt; his dogs in following a fox went near to de- serted house, known to the people about as the old Botham place As MT. Both was following his dogs on passing this place he heard the feeble cry of dog and upon investi gation found the much loohed-for hounds of Mir. Platt They evidently had gone into the old building for a shelter and the flooring was so <iecayed that they fell through into the cellar. They had suffered much from cold and hunger, one of them being unable to walk MT. Platt was overJoyed to find them and will use every means to restore their strength
 c. W. Weeks of Providence has been visiting his mother, Mrs. George Hicks.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26

on Sunday Miss Eva Berger of Moos- up.
 Miss Victoria Gringras was in West Thompson Sunday.
 The Rev. Clarence H. Barber of Dap- felson addressed the Christian Endeav- or society Sunday morning.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. w. F. BidweIl Wednesday after noon.
 The Rev. W. B. Greene of East Kill ingly will exchange pulpits next Sun day with the Rev. w. J. Reynolds of KillingIy
 MT. and Mrs. David Chase spent the 22d in New York. guests of their daughter, Mrs. Lucian w. Jenney.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
NORTH WOODSTOCK

Rev. Sidney Morse of WiIliston sem mary was home for Washington s birthday.
 Misses Bernice Turner and Maud HeaIey visited schools fin Putnam on Monday.
 Miss Bernice Leavitt of the state normal school at New Britain and Mildred Brown of the Willimantic nor nal school were home over Sunday
 Mrs Ozias Miilfgan has been visit ing relatives in Boston.
 Miss Florence Hubbard is visiting in Webster.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Leavftt of Whit onville. Mass, were guests of l.. P. Leavitt last week
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
LEONARD BRIDGE
Rural Carrier on vacation-Cuttina
 Birch for Spool Timber.

Mrs Salmon Clark returned Wednes- day from two weeks visit with her son in Brooklyn, N- '.
 Miss Myra Manwaring returned on Friday from Schenectady after spend ing two weeks with friends.
 Mrs. H. c. Leonard attended a we'd ding in Meriden on Tuesday
 g. G. Woodmansee is moving some of his tools, etc, to his new farm above the bridge.
 Burnett Cummings, the R. F. D. car rier, is taking his fifteen days vaca- ton Ills substitute, K L. Cummings, is doing the trip.
 Several of the farmers are cutting birchss for pool timber and loading them on a car at the station.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
BOLTON NOTCH
Railroad Wortmen Removing Ice and
 Snow from the Cut.

Mrs. Mary Cross and family are to move March 10 from Judge Mains cot tage to the Carver place.
 Mrs. Gilbert Warren of Vernon was in town Tuesday looking over her Bod- ton property.
 The work train and gang of labor CTS have been removing ice and snow from the cut the past three days.
 Mrs. Mary F. BrownelI is visiting friends at Westerly, R. I.
 Bender Johnson has secured employ ment at Hartford.
 Miss Marguerite Carney, the Misses Cairn of South Manchester and Misses Mary and Katie Shea of Vernon spent Tuesday in town, the guests of Miss Marguerite Tanning
 MT. and Mrs. F. c. Atkins of Hart ford were at thef1 summer home, The Lilacs, Tuesday. w
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
ATTAWAUGkn

Mrs Paul Lavalle is very il.
 Miss Nettie Geer and her brother spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs Wal ter FrisseI
 Miss Abeana Brunell spent a few days last week with James Dunse and family.
 The choir held it's rehearsal with George L. Brown of B. 'louville. Fri day, the 18th.
 Charles Weeks was in Webster last week.
 The ladies of the Church Aid soci- ety had a social in the vestry Thurs day evening. There were recitations singing and instrumental music. Ice cream and cake were sold at the close of the entertainment
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
GlLEAD
Schools O,S n Once More-c. E. So-
 ciety Invited to Hebron.

H. E.. Buell. has been appointed ad- ministrator of the estates of MT. and Mrs J. D. K. Jones'
 Miss Florence Jones will make her home with the family of N. D. Lord for the present.
 Chester Lyman and daughter Marion were guests at E. F. Foote's Sunday.
 The L. A. s. met Wednesday after noon with Mrs. J. E. Ellis.
 Mrs. Lucy s. Smith is visiting in New Britain
 Mrs. Charles D. Way attended a meeting of the D. A. R. in Willimanuc Tuesday.
 Mrs. D. H. Hodge is confined to her home by illness
 J. L. Way and several friends of Hartford have been in town this week in the interests of the Wellesway Fish and Game club.
 The schools at Hebron Green re- opened this week after being closed for several weeks on account of measles and scarlet fever.
 The Gilead c. E. society has been in vited to attend a union service at He bron next Sunday evening which will be conducted by Rev Harry Fftzger- aid.
 The entsztainment given at the ball
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
WARREnViLLE
Local soIoist Sings at Chaplin Funer-
 al.

By special request, Mrs. George O. Balch of this village sang solo at the funeral of Miss Cornelia Witter Bingham. in Chaplin, on Friday of last week.
 Mrs Ella Copeland returned to Judee o. D. Bakers last week.
 Mrs. Mary Hewlett was called to Mansfield Four Corners Sunday by the illness of her daughter
 Mrs. E. l.. James called on friends in Ashford Center last Saturday.
 S. L. Case and son, G. Burton Case, were in WilIimantic Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26

Thursday afternoon Michael Kenne- dy. en opera tive in the Union cotton mills, was standing on q high step ladder to run a cross belt on to c kicked, throwing Kennedy head first on to the machine, cutting his face badly. making long ugly gash from his forehead across his right eye and stitches to close One si,.e and arm were para1yzed for time He was taken to the home of his sister Mrs. Stone, where he received medical at tendance.
 Patriotic Exercises.
 The public schools were closed on Washington's birthday. Patriotic ex- ercises were held Monday afternoon in some of the rooms.
 Child scaided.
 Henry, the three year old son of Mfr. and Mrs. Trefie Lapearle, recently Kitchen stove and was badly burned zhioHf the head and body.
 Social Evening
 Miss Florence Baker gave a pleasant valentine party to a large company of friends Monday evening at her home on Iannell street. The rooms were Vrettily decorated Games and re- treatments helped to make the even Ing pass pleasantly
 ReheB<ah installation.
 On Friday evening at the Masonic lodge the following officers of Rebekah chapter. No. 27. Order of the Eastern Star. were installed by Mrs. Helen Pei- lett of Central Village: W. M.. Annie L. Ashton; w. P, John B. Prior; A. A-. Rose whitehead. secretary, Bertha Gallup: conductor, A Daisy Main: A. c. Maud Conneally; chaplain, Lillian Bhven: Organist, Mrs. w. W. Adams; Ada. Agnes Salisbury: Ruth. Helen F. Pellett; Esther. Mrs. B. w. Danielson; Martha, Mrs John TuckerTnan: Electa. Mrs- Tryphena Wheeler; sentinel. Caleb H Pierce. After business had been attended to, refreshm ents were served.
 Arthur Jones of Forestviile has been spending several days with his father, Deacon J. 8. Jones'
 The Moosup Civic club at it's regular meeting Wednesday evening initiated four members Louis Main. Edwin Ly- on. Ernest Wilson and John Goodwin.
 Making Favorabie Recovery.
 Frank Emerson. overseer of the weaving department Of the American WOolen company in this village, who last week submitted to a surgical oper- ation at hospital in Lawrence, Mass is getting along as well as could be expected He will in all probabflfty be there some two or three weeks longer.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-26
MASHAPAUG
Depositors Hear Encouraging News
 from Southbridse.

since they saw in some of the Massa- chusetts papers that the trustees of the Southbridge bank had sued the town for $50,0o0. The local depositors be- doing they may get the whole amount of their deposits instead of 85 per cent.
 Henry Corey is dangerously i'll with pneumonia.
 Mrs. James O. Marcy daed Sunday after a lingering Illness. She was buried in Sturbridge, Mass.
 Owing to the heavy fall of snow the R. F. D. carrier from Stafford Springs did not succeed in getting through.