Norwich bulletin., 1910-07-09
SALEM
Deaths of Miss May Clifford and Elijah Herrick-Observance of the Fourth Matters of Local Interest.

at East Great Plain, Norwich, the youngest daughter of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Clifford. She received her ed ucation in the public schools of Nor wich and New London, afterwards | taking a business course in New Lon don. Upon completing her course 1 there, she accepted a position as book keeper for w. P. Benjamin & Go. of New London. which position she filled most acceptably until compelled to give up her work because of failing health. She spent some time in the Berkshire hills, hoping to restore her health and strength but in vain. Different physicians prescribed for her, but gave only temporary relief from the dread disease, consumption. She was of a bright and cheerful disposition and maintained a lively sinterest in life un- til the last Her funeral services were held from her home, Maple Lawn farm, on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev MT 'Coggswen of the Congrega- tional church officiated- She was laid to rest in the family plot al East Great Plain, where brief services were held also. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. $. Clifford, two brothers, Frank Clifford of Salem, and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Houston ofsSalem, and Miss Leah Clifford of New London. The regular services were held In the Congregational church on Sunday. At the close of the morning service the communion service was held, Rev. MT. Coggswell officiating. Annual Picnic. Independence day was celebrated in a joyous manner on Monday. The an nual picnic on the green proved even more enjoyable than in previous years. An excellent clam chowder, made by Mrs Ora Clark. was served during the noon hour. The menu also includ- ed different kinds of sandwiches, cream. After dinner the boys afforded excitement and pleasure in several running races. Nathaniel Clark offered prizes to the winners, which were a warded follows:
 First race, Jacob Siegel; second race, Arthur Kingsley; thirds Welles- ley Hanney. Endurance run, Clyde Rix. In the young mems race James Beebe won. After the running races. a pleas ing programme of patriotic songs. rec itations and exercises twas presented under direction, of Mrs. F. R. Bailey. Rev. MT. Coggsweil delivered an in- teresting patriotic addxess. The day proved a most enpjoyabie one for the large company and the committees in charge. of the arrangements deserve commendation for the Qnaqusfifed success which rewarded tffeir efforts.
 Salem grange held their regular meeting in Grange hall on, Tuesday evening
 Death of Elijah s4errick. u Elijah Herrick, a highly esteemed citizen of this town, died at his home son Monday morning, July fourth, aft CT an illness of two months For over fifty years he conducted a blacksmith shop near his home. During his ill- ness the closed shop has been 8 si- lent witness that MT. Herrici's work was nearly finished. Genial asx an ac-- euaintance, loyal as friend and char itahle to all. he will be missed greatly in the cenHunity S1ynich has petn his home for so many years. He fe SUB vived by his wife ands one dsughter, ,1{o Il Ar--e 4M Lawrence Spencer. Four }sisteFs, Mrs. Holmes of Salem, Mrs Beckwfth of Chesterfield, Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Crandail of New London also mourn his loss. The funeral services were held from his late home on "Wednesday afternoon at o'clock. Rev. MT. CogGs- well officiated. The house was filled with relatives and friends and neigh bors who came to pay their last trib- ute of love and respect. There were many beautiful flowers The body was laid to rest in. the cemetery near his home. where a committal service was read.
 Personal Mention. :. Misses Annaoetn and Marion Fox of Kansas City, Mo, are spending the summer at the Fox hcmesteSd-
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Clifford of New London were in town last Saturday.
 Miss Leah Clifford of New London is spending the week with relatives at Ma pie Lawn farm.
 Charles and Amos Johnson of Nor wich called on friends at the Fox homestead on Monday, July 4.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest E. Rogers of New London, and their son, Master Gorton are spending the week at Hillside farm their. country home
 MT. and Mrs. F.. J. Standish. MT. and Mrs. Charles Ray, Miss Kittie and Master Clyde Ray visited MT. and Mrs. O. W. Ray at Elm Tree farm on Sun day.
 Mr. Comfort and Miss Ora M. Sterry of New London spent the Fourth with friends in town.
 Miss Hattie Williams and friend from New London were guests of Judge Charles Williams and wife this week
 Thomas Peabody of Norwich attend ed the funeral of Elijah Herrick on Wednesday.
 RalrJh Williams and son of Willi- mantle were in town Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. A Nye and son are guests of MT. and Mrs. SherwoodsMi ner.
 MT and Mrs Carl Rogers spent the Fourth in Millington
 J. A. Rix, sr., has returned to his home after a brief visit with his daughter. Mrs. Charles Sweet.
 Charles Staplins has moved his household goods into the house which he purchased from Isaac Schumacher.
 Abundant Yield of Cherries.
 NOt LOT many years mas tnSTC Doen such an abundant yield of cherries as Curing the season just ending.
 Farmers have commenced having.
 The season has been a favorable one for oats, timothy and clover. Corn is rather backward, but is growing fast since the warm weather arrived
 Mrs. Thompson of Brooklyn, N. Y, is spending a few weeks at the Hurl- burt house.
 Mrs. F. M. Chadwick and son. Fred erick are visiting relatives in Derby and New Haven
 MT. and Mrs. Gilbert J. Murray and daughter Ruth spent the Fourth with relatives in Franklin.
 Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Gordon of New York city have arrived at their sum mer home here.
 Mrs. B. W. Jenkins and Miss Mabel Few recently visited friends in New London.
 Charles Malona and Sherwood Miner were recent callers in Colchester.
 
 The Hind Legs Gone.
 Thomas English, whSwas the orig inal hind legs of the heifer in .sEvangenne," is dead The fore legs however, survive in Henry E.