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Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
HOLLAND COUNTY.
SToRRs.
Success of Military Ball and Minstrel Show-Prof. Renshaw Addresses ths Faculty Club.


 The annual military ball was held on Friday evening, Feb Il. The commit tee of arrangements, Lieut.. J. B. Ash craft, Sergeant H. F. Winship, Cor porals c. T. Senay, F. R. Seeley and affair. The decorations were simple and consisted of the new stand of bat talfon colors over the platform. A large flag was sushpended from the ceiling, and on the walls were crossed rifles. The grand march was led by Major H. D. Edm ond and Mrs Charles Thorn, followed by the battalion officers. The figures were unique. ending with the formation of a large U. s. The patron eses were Mrs. c. L. Beach. Miss A. 1T. Thomas, Mrs. c. A. Wheeler, Mrs. c. H. Lanson, and Mrs l.. A. Clinton. Music Ice cream was served during the inter mission and punch throughout the evening.
 Success of Minstrel Show.
 The minstrel show for the benefit of the Athletic association was held Sat- urday uIsaS , evening s M Feb: F; solos = were R. B. Sherman, A. J. Bundage, end men, Shutz and Schofield of the chorus, and D. F. Upham, interlocutor. Among the songs sung were Next to Your Mother Whom Do You Love, CubanoIa Glide, Don't Be Anybody's Moon But Mine, and Big Brown Booboo Eyes The jokes were catchy and enjoyed by all. line snow was a success nuaucldiy.
 Piano Recital.
 Mrs. Charles Thorn held a piano re- cital of her music pupils in her parlor on Saturday last. For most of the pu- bids it was their first appearance in public and they did exceedingly well.
 Whist Follows SIeighrids.
 Mrs w. M. Esten entertained the la dies on Monday by giving a sleighride to Spring Hill, where the ladies of the Baptist church provided a supper. On the return of the party to Mrs. Esten's house the evening was spent in playing whist
 At a special meeting of Mansfield Grange, No. GA, on Monday evening the third and fourth degrees were confer red on H. E. Botsford in full form
 MT. Botsford left on Tuesday to take a position near New York.
 Among recent visitors at the college were Sara Treadwell, Miss Wadhams, Miss Barlow, G. H. Hollister, M L. Hungerford and Irving Patterson.
 The Misses Rose of Bridgeport were guests of Prof. G. H. LamSon.
 Address on Denatured Alcohol.
 Professor Renshaw of Wesleyan uni- versity addressed the Faculty Scientific club on Tuesday evening on the manu- fracture and use of denatured alcohol. The lecture was profusely illustrated by the use of lantern slides and exhib- its of raw material, finished products and articles in which alcohol is a part or has been used in their manufacture.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
Interests of the churohes--Mrs. Mary
 Gray Taioott's Death.


 The sermon last Sunday by Rev. n. B. Smith on The Mysteries of Religion was a strong one, drawn from the text found in I Tim. 3:9.
 Rev. p. B. Smith will be absent from his pulpit tomorrow Sunday. His place will be flled by Rev. MT. Miller of Hartford.
 Friends of Mrs. Mary Gray Inlcott in this vicinity her native town, were shocked at the news of her sudden death in Hartford. Her sister. Miss Ellen B. Huntington. and S.W. Throop, cousin, attended the funeral last Miss Hattie E. Hewitt visited friends in Groton last week.
 There has been no school tn district No. this week on account of the ill., ness of the teacher, Mass Marguerite B. York. She expects to be able to resume her duties next Monday.
 Miss Bernice Hewitt is III and un able to attend the high school fin Wiiii- A good representation from Lebanon grange attended the joint sessions Of the Pomona granges in Norwich last Dhursday.
 The finest sleighing of the winter was enjoyed Monday and Tuesday. The tha,w on Wednesday ruined the sleighing and took nearly all the snow
 Supper and EntsrtaInmsHG
 A supper and entertainrnent were given at the chapel Friday night. AL though the night was n stormy one, over fifty people were present. A very pleasant entertainment was given. Miss Marion BIakeslee, Miss Helen Blakeslee, Edna Burgess and Mira. Manning of Yantfc were present and interested the audience with music and recitations.
 There was no service at the Baptist church Sunday on account of tme pas tors health.
 Word is received from Vernon of the continued illness of William Avery.
 Mrs. Alice Peckhazn, who is in Vine land. N. J.. is i'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
WARRENVILLE
Forty-fi five Cases of Measles in Two Weeks - Valentine Social-Granqe Meeting.

Forty-five cases of measles have been reported in this village and vicinity during the past two weeks.
 Rev. Bertram c. Bugbee is spending this week in Providence R I.
 Mary Hewlett has been assisting Mrs. E. L. James with housework for a few days.
 F. Fl Bennette worked for Judge O. D. Baker on Monday.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at Bak- CTS hall on Monday afternoon of this week. There was also a valentine so- cfal in the hall the same evening.
 Ashford Grange, No go, held 9. spe- c3a1 meeting at Bakers han Satur- day evening.
 School began Monday afternoon, aft CT a weeks vacation.
 Mrs. Hattie C. Platt spent few days last week in the James family. caring for those who are very i'll with Enea sIes-
 Mrs. s. l.. Case is very sick with measles.
 Frank Gaylor had the misfortune to lose his horse on Tuesday of this week.
 George O. Balch made a trip to Will Hnantic Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
THoMPsoh
Rubber SociaI-Miss Anna Larned
 Gives Talk on Mission Work.

Gives Talk on Mission Work.
 Mrs c. I. Ramsey and Miss Violet GEissler have been visiting in Ber- wick, Me
 Elmer c. Burgess was the guest over Sunday of relatives in Fall River
 F M. Knight has been kept from his duties ct the store by a hard cold
 Mir and Mrs. Frank Whiteley's 1it- tie son, Walter. has been i'll the past week.
 George Bates has been confined to the house by a sprained knee, injured in cossting.
 The Baptist young people held a rub Der social in the town hall Friday night
 Airs. Dexter Elliott and her daugb- tsrs return tflis week from a. visit to relatives in Brooklyn.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Arnold of Gros7enordaie visited the former S mother, Mrs. Nj. P Arnold, Sunday.
 The Darlor of the Congregations chaFch was we'll filled "Wednesday aft ernoon when Miss Anna farned of Grand View, Tenn, addressed the wo- mars missionary society. She has been a teacher in the south for ten years and gave an interesting talk ia an especially attractive manner. The school children were allowed to attend in body by the closing of the school after recess
 A social hour followed the lecture Mrs E. S. Bacicus as hostess served tea. A solo by Mrs. E C. Paine was enjoyed by all
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
SOUTH WOODSTOCK.
Supper and Social at Vestry-End of
 SIeighing.

Mrs. Emma Sheldon has been fin New York for a few days.
 A bean supper and social was held at the vestry on Friday night by the Young Peoples league.
 Elsmer E. Mcclellan is about again after few days illness.
 Harry Young and family of Putnam were recent guests at Milton Litch- fields.
 Stephen A. Clark has recovered from his illness and went to New York on Tuesday. Austin Young is caring for Lakeside.
 ". Henry Young left home on Sun day for a trip to Michigan
 In this section the fore part of the week has been marked by fine sleigh ing from the snow of last week, but the mild weather at the middle of the week bids fair to remove the snow in a hurry.
 The Young Peoples league meeting led by Mrs. Milton Litchfield Sunday night was an especially interesting service.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
COLUMBIA
Sale of Byron Green Piace-Town Pays
 S8o for Sheep Killed by Dogs.


 Mir and Mrs. Henry Schilinger en- tertained friends from Rockville last week.
 s. E. Winter has been making re- pairs and improvements on his house in Pine street
 The snow storm of last week fur nisihed the first fairly good sleighing of this winter.
 Mrs. Mitchell and her three sons spent seevral days with friends in Saybrook recently.
 Alonzo Little, who has been an in- mate of private hospital at Willi- mantle for the past two weeks. has returned home much improved
 First Selectrnan F. B. West spent several days last week with friends in Providence.
 The farm property owned and occu- pied by the late Byron Green located a. short distance over the town line in Lebanon, has been sold to New York purchasers.
 : Amherst B. Scoveu was recently given an order on the town treasurer for $50 for sheep killed by dogs last year.
 Promotion for Raymond D. Tucker.
 Raymond D. Tucker, formerly of this place who for some time has been en- gagged in Y. M- C. A. work in New York. has been promoted and will go to Cadillac, Mich, in March to engage in the same work.
 The preparatory school in Hebron which has been closed for several weeks on account of an epidemic of measles, is to be reopened on Monday next. The school is attended by a number of people from this place.
 "Severed It's Connection"
 The weather vane on the Colunl bia Congregational church spire, which for some time has been badly bent and partially broken, severed its connec- tion with the spire Sunday night and is now lodged on the church roof.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
SOUTH COVENTRY
Two Scarlet Fever Cases Memorial Meeting of w. c. T. U. - Whist Party.

Miss Ethel Hull of wafingford spent Sunday at her home.
 Two cases Of scarlet fever are re- ported in the family of George Swift of South street. two of his children be- ing i'll with the disease. The South stree. school has been closed.
 The Ladies' Reading circle met with Mrs. Light at the Congregational par- sonage on Thursday.
 On Friday Mrs. Mason entertained members of the local w. c. T. U. and other invited guests at her home, the occasion being the annual free twill of fering and Frances K. Willard memo rial meeting.
 Mrs. William O'Brien and two chill dren are with her parents. MT. and Mrs. J. K. Young, for a short stay. Mir. and Mrs. O'Brien are moving from East Hampton, Mass, to Hartford.
 Mrs. F. J. Tracy entertained at whist on Wednesday afternoon. Out of town friends were present from Willimantic and Baltic.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Clark and children of Stonington have moved into this village.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
EScOHEAG
Sudden Death of Mrs. Edwin C. Hawss,

Sarah J.. widow of Edwin C. TIawes. a summer resident at Beach pond, died suddenly at her Providence home. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Alice Golfer, and three granddaushters. Three times in the past year death has visited this house. Early in the spring of 1909 E. c. Hawes died, and about two months la CT MT. Golfer, the son-in-law, died very suddenly.
 John Ray Barber has entered the em- pIoy of the Ocean Steamship company on it's southern lines.
 Mrs. J. R. Barber has been in Prov idence the past week, the guest of Mrs. William H. Joyce.
 John Palmer of Providence, who was guried at Wood River cemetery last week. was a native of this place.
 There were no services at the church last Sunday. Elder Woodmansee is at Pascoag. R. T., conducting a revival
 School at the Hornbeam schoolhouse opened for the spring term Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
RAWSON
ccnnnen1oration of 18th Wedding An.
 niVersary-Good Fishing.

MT. and Mrs. Amos Stone celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary Thurs day evening. entertaining 75 guests. They received many useful tokens.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Phillips had as their guests On Sunday MT and Mrs. Wilbur Lamphere of Chaplin.
 Miss Annie Lathrop spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Hartford and South Manchester
 Chadie Lee of Natchaug is assisting Eduard Berggren on his farm.
 George kinball is still confined to the house.
 Frank Phillips and Frank Melvin on Bigelow pond Wednesday caught 2S piclxerel, weighing from 1 1-2 to lbs. apiece.
 Moses Kenyon was the guest of his sister. Mrs. William Clapp of WiIli- mantle, over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
DAYVILI.E
John Wood Loses Two Fingers at Mill
 Meeting of Thimble Club.

Mrs. Frank Burnett is confined to the house with a severe attack of rheumatism.
 The trustees at the D. A. R. chapter meeting on Thursday evening were Mrs. F. W. Bennett and Mrs. David Chase of Day&lle.
 Joseph Berthiaume spent the week end at Versailles and brought home his wife and babies, who had been spending some time there
 John Wood lost his finger while re- pairing a loom at the Assawaga mill on Tuesday
 Mrs. James Grady is il.
 William Grady spent Sunday at his home.
 MT. and Mrs. w. F. Bidwell spent Sunday in Providence
 Inspector Clark Campbell visited the killingly postoffice on Thursday.
 Marshall Bennett from Glasgo spent Sunday in town-
 Mrs. Reynolds. wife of Rev. W J. Reynolds. was called to Gloversville, N. Y, by the death of her father.
 Mrs. Vanderman returned to G1o- versville, N. T.. on Friday morning.
 The Thinble club met Wednesdav v afternoon with Miss Florence RoIlison.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
ATTAWAUGkM
Church Aid Society Meets-Death of
 Mrs. Joseph Holland.

The Church Aid society held a. meet ing in the vestry Wednesday after noon.
 The choir held a rehearsal at Hen " Prays Friday evening. Feb 11th.
 Miss Gertrude Warehouse has join ed the choir as soprano.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Joseph Holland sold all their furniture, intending to go to Law renee on account of Mrs. Hollands ill., ness. She grew worse and could not be moved, and died Feb. 11th at the home of Jerome Wellett- The body was sent to Lawrence for burial.
 Mrs. Leah Jetty has been i'll.
 Victor Bridges of Scranton, Pa, will Charles Weeks of this place.
 Edwin Knight is working for An- drew Barber of Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
 OBITUARY.
Miss eeoraianna A. spaIding.

Miss Georginna A. Spalding died on Tuesday morning at the home of her sister, Mrs. Frank A. Spaulding. Her funeral was held Thursday afternoon, and Friday the body was taken to Nor wich for burial in the Hamilton avenue cemetery in the family plot.
 On Wednesday Michael Caffrey, on complaint of A. J. Greenslit of Hamp- ton, prosecuting agent, was brought before Theodore D. Pond, justice of the peace, charged with the illegal sale of cidar and with the keeping for sale, to which complaint he pleaded guilty, and the court imposed a fine of s20 and costs of $1479, which were paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
EAGLEVILLE.
New Engine at Eagle MiIIs-Lishtins Company Improving Equipment.

A new and up to date engine is be- ing installed in the Eagle mills. The old one, which has been used for sev- eral years, proved inadequate.
 Three cases of scarlet fever are re- ported in the family of Tax Collector J c. Green who lives on the road lead ing to Mansfield Depot
 The Rockville, Wilimantic Lighting company the past week has had men in it's employ changing the crossarms on the pole. longer and heavier cross arms being required.
 Mrs. Fred O. Vinton has been con- fined to the house for the past week by illness.
 Henry Morin on Wednesday moved his family to the village of North Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
BOLTON
Evening of Cards and Dancins-Wsd
 ding Anniversary.

MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Strong en- tertaiued a large party of friends at their home Tuesday evening. The eve the evening was much enjoyed by all present
 MT and Mrs. John W. Massey cele- brated the sixty-third anniversary of their marriage Monday. February 14.
 A large delegation from Bolton grange attended the meeting of East Central Pomona grange in East Hart ford Wednesday.
 Miss Maude F. White has returned from a visit in Windsor and Hartford.
 Mrs G. E. Baker who has been wis . iting in New York, the past month, has returned home.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
HAMPTON
Lumbering Operations.

George E. Nichols. Frank Palmer, George Cosgrove. Ephraim Doris and J. F. Hyde are engaged in cutting logs for shingle at the Cedar Swamp.
 Louis Fitts is hauling logs for w. H. Phillips.
 MT Futile has a large gang of French Canadian woodshoppers engag- ed cutting cordwood for his brickyard in MiddIetowI
 ". H. Jewett of Clar.k's Corners was in town We Wednesday.
 MT and Mrs. Moses Kenyon are spending g couple of weeks at Mrs. Kenyon's mothers, Mrs. R. J. Nichols.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
BROOKLYN.
Detained on Visit by Quarantine-Jo- seph M. Wentworth Had Disastrous Fire-Prisoner Escaped from Jail, But Was Recaptured.

Mrs. G. F. Genung returned home I from her daughters, in Medford, Mass, on Thursday. the 10th. having been de- | tined by a case of diphtheria in the ! family found just at the time of her ar ] rival and the board of health placed a quarantine upon the house and its oc- cupants. She was obliged to remain until that was raised. The one case was all that occurred
 Was Sleeping in Burning Home.
 On Tuesday late in the evening the house of Joseph Wentworth, situated near the Pomfret line on Bush Hill, on fire. MT. Wentworth was sleeping in the house sourIdIy. and was only awakened when his near neighbor broke in the window near his bed. The horse and cows in the barn were re- leased from the barn just in time, as in a few moments the barn was a mass of flames. MT. Wentworth saved only a few articles of clothing, a writing desk and his pocketbook with about $70 from under his pollow. The barn contained about thirty tons of fodder The only building saved was the hen- house, the rest being entirely consu1n- upon the property. The last of Janu- ary MT Wentworth buried his wife, and this second loss is a terrible blow to him. as nearly all the savings of his life has gone up in smoke. The origin of the fire is a mystery
 Mrs. James A. Danielson of Killing ly was with her parents, MT. and Mrs. G. L. Sweet. the past week, assisting them in getting settled in their new home.
 Escaped and Recaptured.
 On Saturday evening James Flynn, 8. prisoner at the Jail, who on the 21st day of December, 1909, escaped from a keeper while employed at labor out side. but who was on the same day re- captured, was brought before T. D. Pond, justice of the peace, upon com p1aint of Samuel Bradford, grand juror, charged with theft and escape from jail, to which complaint he entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to jail for sixty days and to pay costs of S7.90.
 The Woman's club of Brooklyn, Ct. met the 14th with Mrs. J. Sprague Bard it being adjourned from the 7th on account of the absence of the presi- dent Mrs Genung and the sickness of the secretary, Miss Ada L.. Hyde. The roll call was quotations from old scrapbooks. Miss Frances L. Palmer read a paper on Pottery. Miss Char lotte Palmer read a paper for Mrs. H. w. Maine on the Capture of Ticon- deroga.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
STAFFORD.
Miss Shippey Gives Pupils Valentino
 Party--Locai interests.

Harry Keuhl visited friends in New York over Sunday.
 Rev. W. H. Rider, D. D., of Glouces- ter. Mass. will preach in the Univer- Salist church next Sunday.
 The last lecture of the season given under the auspices of the F. and H. U society will be given by Sylvester A Long on Lightning and Toothpicaxs Mrs Long is a man of keen wit, rare ability and attractive delivery.
 The primary grade of the Pinney grammar school were given a treat last Monday by their teacher. Miss Blanche Shippey, who had arranged a valentine parfy for their amusement.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
LEDYARD
Frederick w. Burton Appointed Forest
 Fire Warden.

Rev. A. J. Chandler of New London was a visitor Tuesday at the residence of MT. and Mrs. s. E. Holdridge. MT. Chandler was formerly pastor of the old Mystic Baptist church.
 The seiectmen have appointed Fred p erIck w. Burton town forest fire wmr- den for 1910.
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the parsonage on Wednesday.
 Mrs. William l. Allyn and son spent Sunday and Monday with Mrs. A1lyn's cousin. Mrs. Hedlai C. Hull. of New London.
 several from this town attended the Peckham auction at Laurel Hill Tues day.
 Charles P. whipple has recentiy cold his farm to Stamford purchasers.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
P0RFRET CENTER

A number Of the pupils at Hamlet lodge school are sick with measles.
 Mrs. John Smith has returned from q visit in Norwich and Moosup.
 w. P Brown of New York visited F. E. Brown the past week
 Joseph Scott has been i'll with erfp.
 Andrew Carlson visited Boston the 19a sf xxzeei-
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
ROCKVILLE

No church services were held here last Saturday. on account of the storm.
 Mrs Claude Hopkins visited at Ash away Wednesday.
 Mrs. Mary Sunderland of Wickford is visiting at Benjamin Kenyon's.
 Isrlo G. Barber drove the mail on Wednesday. during the absence of the regular driver.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
BozRAH
Many Attend Auetion--orsnss Inter

The auction at John Stanton's Wed nesday was largely attended.
 Miss Alice Bishop ia fin Yantic for O week.
 Paid Attention to the Hog.
 The grange held its meeting Wed nessday evening. The lecturers hour was taken up Wdth The History of tho Hog by Alice ID. Aiben. also what con CTS. A paper of the Modern Hogs was read by c. A. Lathrop. One applica.- ton was received.
 A number from the Bozrah grange attended the New London County Po- mona held in Norwich Thursday.
 Miss Bertha Miner is visiting in Davisville, R. I.
 Eleazer Spicer of Scott Hill is ssri- ously i'll at his home.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
STAFFORDvILLE
Rev. Miss Jones Entsrtsins and
 Preaches-kemp Stone Wedding.

Rev. Miss Stone entertained a party of twenty-six local young people at her home recently. Refreshments were served and a most excellent time was had.
 The fine sermon last Sunday morn ing in the Congregational church bv Rev. Miss Jones was a fine tribute to the triumphs of Lincoln's religious
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
ARCADIA
Begins Teaching Alter Six wssks' vs.
 cation.

Mrs. F.. 1T. Tent began her school duties tHr the Lewis district Monday after a vacation of six weeks.
 George Bennett and family Of Vot- untown have moved to this place and will work in the mill.
 Mrs. Jane Hadneld is ili with a coEn- plication of diseases Q Joseph James, an aged resident of Willow Valley, is ill with pneumonia,
 Harold Barber. who has been iiI with malarial fever the past three wea&@s Is improYing
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES.

has purchased a local farm and is to make many Improvements.
 D L. Blackman went to New Hart ford Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
Must Have Fire-Eaters

There is talk of relnodeliing the house of lords. lon the plan of the American senate" Who is going to be. the Ben Tilln1an of the new organiza- hiladelphia Inquirer
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
Varsaman Has . Monopoly.

Those senatorial aspirants Tn Mis- sissippf must feel the need for a nerve tonic at this tine.-Birmingham NeMR
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19

On Tuesday night Eugene Beaudry. who lives on the South road, got dis coureee1 and cut his throat with 3 xzzor He was able to walk alter wards. but died in a few hours He was RfsaIe when the tragedy happened, and according to the story of French people in the house at the time. was not feeling well He boarded at Prank Bodo's-
 The valentine party at the chereh Ea41eday night was unusually success fEI
 Miss Harriet Blackman gave a. fudge party at the Congregational par sonage Tfursday evening
 II. s. EzitEheu of AalAc4aiE, A L.,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-02-19
SOUTH KILLINGLY.

DesponcIenT, Eugene Beaudry Cuts His Throat-Vsientine Social = Fudge Party