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Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
SOUTH WOODSTOCK
Evan Washburn of Boston WEEDS Miss
Maude Andrews-F areWeli Reception
to Mrs. and Miss Randall, Who Left
Thursday for Washington State.

Mrs Perry Moffitt returned last
week from a visit to Newport, r; l.
Mr. and Mrs. Watkins and child are
boarding at Deacon Arthur Williams
While Mr. Watkins is engaged on the
new state road in that section.
Mr.. Watrous of the peach farm waf
at his home in Meriden for few days
last week.
Word was received here last week
of the birth of a little son to Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Leroy Litchfield at Aliens
Mills, Me-, where Mr.. Litchfield is pas
tor. postmaster and storekeeper.
Hiss Mary Flynn came home over
Sunday from Brewstar's Neck, where
she is teaching.
Mrs. Phoebe Weaver is slowly re-
covering from the sprain of her right
wrist caused by a fall some days ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank p. Walker have
removed to West Woodstock, where he
Will have a store.
Mrs. Southworth Seriously Ill at Coun-
try Home.
Mrs Louis Southworth is seriously
i'll at her country home here. Mr.
SouthWorth came from New York
Monday and brought their family doe
tor. DR.. Overlook is in daily attend
anee.
Miss Mauds Andrews and Evan
Washburn of Boston were married at
the brides home here on Wednesday
dII6G14OOu, the INeN. L. a. OH
chatting. They win live in Boston.
Mrs Washburn is a member of the
Baptist church here and has many
friends in these parts who wish them
much happiness in their new home.
Farewell Reception.
The Ladies' Aid society and the
Young Peoples league gathered at the
home of Mrs. Daniel Flynn on Tuesday
evening to give a farewell reception to
Mrs. Hattie Randall and Miss Carrie
Randall. The occasion was a surprise
to Mrs. Randall. The Ladies' Aid So
ciety presented Mrs. Randall with a
silk umbrella, a pair of handsome kid
gloves and q travelling toilet case to
Miss Carrie, and the Young Peoples
league presented to Mrs. Randall an
attractive teachers Bible and a hand
some purse, and writing folio to Miss
Randall A few words of presentation
were spoken by the pastor in the name
of the Ladies' Aid society and Daniel
Basto president of the league, made
the presentation. Refreshments were
served. Choice floral decorations added
to the beauty of the pleasant home.
The affair was enjoyed by all. and
many good wishes follow Mrs. Randall
and Miss Carrie on their journey to
Monroe. Washington state. They
started early Thursday morning via
Worcester.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
TOLLAND COUNTY.
BOLTON
Waldo E. Rice Republican Nominee for
Representative Election of Town
Officers.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dibble and son,
Harry Dibble, of New York, and Euz
gene DibbIe Of Chicago have returned
to their homes after spending some
time with Ransom Fl. Carpenter.
New Britain as the guest of Miss Mary
Scanlon.
Waldo E. Rice was nominated by the
republicans for representative at a
caucus held last week Saturday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clair Hutchinson and
William K. Sumner of Rockville spent
Sunday with Mrs Jane B. Sumner
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward have moved
from Manchester to Hartford. Mrs.
Ward was Miss Ruby Milburn of this
place before her marriage.
Results of Mondays Election.
The following officers were elected at
sors, NJ. W. Howard d, Calvin Hutch
d, c. NJ Purdy d, F. L. Losmis r; Sc
d, w. E. Rice r; agent town deposit
fund, c. n. LOOMS d and r; auditors,
Harry Milburn d, Gustaf Hulberg r:
grand jurors, w. E. Howe d, f. G..
Olde d, J. d. Bailey d. n. c. Maine r.
H L. Maxwell T, W. E, Rice r; col
lector of taxes. Fred D. Finley d con-
stables P. E. Clement d, c. NJ. Pinney
d. T. Reichard d, S. r. Woodward r,
NJ. Benson r, A. e. Maneggia r; reg
istrars of voters, G. F. HelIberg r. w.
e. Howe d; town school committee, c.
Hutchinson r. j. w. Sumner d tree
warden, Harry Milburn d.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
BROOKLYN
Surprise at Herbert Bakers Acquittal
Successful Candidates in Town
Election

The people of this place were sur
prised that the jury should have found
Herbert Baker not guilty for setting
fire to the dwelling of Judge L. D.
Pond on the 18th of May last, as the
evidence, although circumstantial they
felt sufficient to convict. Since the
trial a person has come forward and
said that the night before the fire
she sold Herbert Baker a quart of
kerosene in a bottle.
Mrs. Myra Bennett of Providence
visited in town the past week. coming
to attend the Ashford association.
Purchases East Brooklyn Property.
Mr.. De Forrest Wells of River Head,
l.. l., uncle of Rev. Charles A. Downs,
has purchased the farm of George B.
Weaver, situated in East Brooklyn as
also the place known as the George
N. Potter place, lately owned by Irv-
ing w Chapman. and occupied by his
mother and sister, Mrs. Laura A.
Chapman and Mrs. Alice James.
Mrs. Addie A. Robinson and Mrs. Al
ice Fulton, both of Pierrepont street,
Lawrence county, N. Y, aunts of Ar
thur G. Bell, are visiting him.
Died in California.
Mrs. Diantha Harding Parker, for
mer resident of this place. died Sep
TENDER 10, 1910, in California. She
leaves two sons.
result OF own Election.
At the annual town meeting the
following officers were elected for the
coming year: Assessor, Edward Ri
ley, d; board of relief William Tor
ichette, Archie G. Ennis, Henry G.
Mowry; selectmen, Albert b Webb
Frank A. Chase, Fred A. Card; audit
ors, Ellsworth c. Babson, Henry M.
Evans; grand purors, Samuel Brad
ford, Stephen II. Oatley, James F.
Payn, Hugh German, Louis Messier,
Joseph Gamache; collector of taxes
John M Bessette; constables. Edwin
Bennett, Fred E. Kies, Philias Te-
treault, John Tyler, Nelson Gauthier;
registrars of voters, William r. Thur
Der, First district Herbert Lyman
First district, Benjamin L. Bailey,
Second district, John NJ. Bessette,
Second district; town school commit
tee, Clark G. Lawton, Irving w. Chap
man; tree warden, William H. Cfew
ley.
The town voted for school super
vision, yes II, no At.
The polls closed at 2 o'clock and
the other business under the warning
was taken up.
Twelve Mill Tax Laid.
The reports of the various town of
fcers as printed were accepted. Thir-
ty-fiVe dollars was appropriated for
Memorial day. Seventy five dollars
was voted for the South cemetery and
J. Sprague Bard and 7. D. Pond were
chosen as a. committee for the care of
the cemetery. One hundred dollars
or so much of it as would be necessary
was voted to fit up a room TO be used
as a lookup for criminals in the fire
district.
A tax of IL mills was laid upon the
next list to be made and completed,
the same to be completed by March
1, 1911.
Notes.
Mrs. Anna Merz of Brooklyn, n.
Y. visited Mrs. Martin A. Kranz the
past week.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hist is visiting in
New York.
William B. Porter and Nellie Alice
Woodbridge were united in marriage
on Monday at the home of the brides
sister in Danielson by Rev Mr.. Swat
field, the pastor of the bride.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
WELLINGTON
Interests OF the Churches-SaIe of Eff
fects on Dydo Farm.

Rev. Mr.. Gardner preached Sunday
morning from Heb. xiii: 49, Topic, The
Immutability of Christ.
Christian Confidence. his text being
found in Romans xv:S. Communion
was observed. He gave an interest
ing account of the doings of the as
sociation in Brooklyn. particularly
commencing the associational sermon
by Rev. Mr.. Goodsell of Eastford.
There was as good an attendance as
could be expected the first Sunday Of
the change in the hour of preaching
service and Sunday school.
George l. Lyon has been danger
ously i'll of blood poisoning, but his
condition is improving.
Mrs. Lyon is also much better.
William d. Ruby is recovering from
his serious illness.
Mrs. John Lyon of Westford called
on friends and visited the Hill school
last Friday.
Miss Preston has sold at private
sale the stock crops fruit and house
hold effects included in the purchas Sc
of the Dydo farm.
Misses Carrie and Grace Hills came
out to Maple Corner Saturday after
Preston and Miss Mercereau, who ac-
companied them on a motor trip Sun
day to New Haven and Sound beach.
They returned to Maple Corner Tues
day afternoon by motor.
Ludwig Dydo with his wife and
four children left town on Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Democratic Misunderstanding Con-
struction of New Church-Lone
Close Season Advocated.

The democrats have placed in noni-
nation the following ticket: Represent
atives. Charles Nichols. Merritt Usher;
justices of the peace, George Wilson, A.
G. Rosebrooks, George A. Rounds, A.
D. Dimock, Dwight Lamb.
The pink sample ballots for instruc-
ton will not be received by the town
clerk until about Nov. 1st
The work of installing electric lights
has been delayed som what, but it
seems now but matter Of a few
days.
The continued fair weather has ia
ciltated work on the church building,
which is being pushed rapidly
Close Season Advocated.
Hunters licenses are not in great
demand. Many are of the opinion that
there is only one right way to increase
the game supply and that is to make
a close season of three to five years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustavus Klar attend
ed the wedding of Mrs. Klar's sister
in Holyoke last Monday.
Charles Pobuda. delegate of Palmer
lodge. No. Is, Brotherhood of Track
Forenlen of America. attended the con-
vention in Hartford the 4th and 5th.
Mrs. T. G. Denman is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. W. e. Malo, in Pitts
field, Mass.
Mrs. Elmer J. Mathews has a prom
Using class of Junior Christian Endeav-
orers. They met in the hall at $50
o. m. Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
WIhDHAM
Wiliimantic Medical Society Members
Guests of DR.. r. E. GuiId-Worces-
ter Wedding of Local Interest-Vis-
itors Coming and Going.

The members of the Willimantic
Medical society were guests of DR.. f.
+. Guild Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Everett Bell returned to Wind
sor Locks on Wednesday, after spend
ing several weeks with relatives here.
Mrs. Frank Wilcox is spending the
week with her daughter. Mrs. Alice
Locke of Rockland, Mass.
Miss Esther Dalrymple. who has
been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Horace
Eaton, returned to MilIbury, Mass, on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Mary Goslee of Hartford is the
guest of Mrs. Guilford Smith
Mr.. and Mrs George Wilcox of Will
mantle are spending a week with
Frank Wilcox.
day from Mortified. Mass, where they
have spent the summer
Mrs. J. c. Fenton and Miss Mary
Perkins left on Friday for a visit in
Winthrop, Mass.
Miss Caroline Auchincloss of New
York is the guest of the Misses Weir
Wedding Announcement.
Announcement has been made of the
marriage of Mason A. Bates and Mrs.
Alice Bailey Thompson in Worcester,
on Saturday, Oct. ].
H. E. Parry has gone to New York
for a few weeks.
Cummings Place Changes Hands.
E. w. Mcguire of Brooklyn, N Y,
has purchased the Cummings place,
which he has rented as summer resi-
dence for several years, and viii make
extensive Improvements in the house
Halsey Kelley of New Haven is the
guest of his aunts, the Misses John
son.
Henry Hatch returned on Wednes-
day from a weeks visit in Haverhiu,
Mass
Mrs. Harvey and son of Hartford
We're guests at r. F. Webbs Tuesday
Mrs. Charles Larrabee and Miss En-
ma Larrabee spent Monday in Nor
WITCH.
Mrs. Andrew Metzger was a recent
visitor in Norwich and Montville.
Mr.. Brown of New London is at the
Inn.
Miss Fowler, who has been the guest
of Miss Helen Larrabee has returned
to Allston, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Parsons of
Boston are at the Inn until Monday
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Yergason of Hart
ford have issued invitations to the
wedding of their daughter, Airline. and
Isaac r. Serviss of Newburgh, n. Y.
at their home on Tuesday, October 1S,
at 4 p. m.
Miss Miriam Barstow of New Lon
don was at Guilford Smiths over Sun
day.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
Christian Temperance union Of Rhode
Island.
USQUEPAUGH
Religious Interests-Many Watermel-
ons Raised During the Season.

Rev. Nathan Bailey exchanged pull
pits with Mr.. Palmer Sunday. This
was the last Sunday the pastor has to
be away on concentrated effort work
At p. m. Mr.. Bailey preached at the
funeral of the infant of Thomas Ca
hoon.
Mrs. Frank Sullivan of Providence
visited Mrs. f. E. Kenyon on Thurs
day.
Annie Kenyon went to Providence
between the r. /. C.'s and Brown.
Cards have been received here an
nouncing the marriage last Sunday oS
John K. Lamonds and Jessie Hudson.
Gillette Franklin and family ee
Lafayette visited at DR.. Kenyons SuA-
Miss Minnie Webster ha sreturnssR
to her work at Providence, after SPEND
ing her vacation at her home here.
Henry Wells is slowly failing.
Mrs. Melissa Palmer has sold her
house at Lafayette to Mrs. Rathburn.
David B. Knight is spending a few
days at Hope Valley, helping take ae-
count of stock for Mrs. Ida M. Ken
yon, who is to retire from business on
account of poor health.
Mrs. Joseph Cole is visiting in Prov
ideuce
A surprise party was given Howard
Babcocl1 and wife a few nights ago.
Many watermelons have been raised
around here this year.
Amos Kenyon was home over Sun
day.
Mrs. Ida NJ. Kenyon received q show
err of postals Wednesday, night from
her friends in this community. The
Queens River Aid society presented
her a nice post card album for them.
The Queens River Aid society met
with Mrs. A. G. Kenyon Wedne sday
afternoon, eight members being pres
emit 1t was voted to have harvest
supper.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
EAST WOODSTOCK
Sudden Death of Granville Perry
Mrs. Mary Masee's Death.

DR.. and Mrs. C. c. G;ildersleeve and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 8. May took an auto
ride TO Howard, r. L., Saturday, call
Ing on Asa May and family.
Miss Mary Spencer who has been
spending the summer with her brother,
Joseph Spencer and wife, returned to
her home in Rochester, n. Y; We'd
nesday
Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Turner and son,
Evans are occupying DR.. Gildersleeve's
cottage at Pleasant View, r. l., for two
weeks.
Tracy White and family are moving
into Fl. Nj. Gifford's tenement over the
old store. They went to Oxford, Mass,
last spring.
Death of Mrs. Mary Magee.
Mrs. Mary Magee, aged Sc, died Sun
day morning at her home in Bugbee
ighborhood after an illness of sew
sral months from general breaking
down. She has one daughter, Mrs
Cain, with whom she made her home.
Fanny Phipps of Dudley spent last
week with Miss Pratt.
Granville Perry Dies Suddenly.
Granville Perry, aged SIS, died sud-
denly from heart disease early Tues
day morning. He had been In poor
health for some time. On Monday he
worked harder than usual. Attended
town meeting and was at the postoffice
in the evening. Mr.. Perry had resid-
ed in town twenty years or more and
several years ago married Mrs. Jennie
Potter, who survives. Also a brother
IN Illinois who recently visited town
and one sister Mrs. Gardner Sumner
of Woodstock Hill. The funeral was
held from his home Thursday at 2
?. m, Rev. George Waters conducting
the services He was a member of
Woodstock lodge, A. f. & A. NJ
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
MINISTER
Peck and Foster School Reunion Proves
Most PIeasarabIe.

Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Linnell of
Moosup spent Sunday at Frank Lin
nelPs.
Mrs F. E DelzeH of Exeter, n. H,
has been the guest of Mrs Charles
Barstow and Mrs. George Rathbun the
past week.
Mrs. Desire De Grenier returned on
Monday from d visit of several weeks
in Providence.
School Reunion.
The Peck and Foster school reunion
was held Wednesday in the church
The morning was spent in a social
way, and all came together at noon for
dinner. Shortly after 1 o'clock the
public literary exercises began. Rev.
A. A. Smith read the scripture and Of
fered prayer Rev. S. B. Carter of Plain
field gave the address of welcome, the
response being by one of the old teach
ers Mr.. Foster. After the singing of
Aud Lang Syne the president of the
organization, A. r. Morse, called the
roll Nearly all of the old pupils who
were present responded with remarks
and "reminiscences. After the roll call
there were other speeches by Allen
Jewett of Hampton, Rev. George Smith
of Canterbury Plains William RnthOny
of Scotland, Mrs. Ashmead and Mrs
Fuller Of Scotland. Mrs. Clutz, an elo-
cutionist, recited the kissing School.
The same officers were chosen for am
other year. At the close Mrs. Clutz
sang Lead, Kindly Light
Mrs. A. A. Smith was chosen presi-
dent of the local w. c. T. L. at a
meeting last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. l.. Lovett of Groton
wre guests of friends in the parish last
week, and attended the school reunion
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
DAYVlLLE
Assawauss Mill Still Running Nights
Members of County Club Enter
tanned.

The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. F. B. Rollison Wednesday after
noon.
Daniel Page and Edward Berthi-
aume were in Boston the last week.
Sydney Brown and bride returned to
Terryville, Mass, on Monday.
Henry Burnett of Pascoag, r. l., was
in town to attend the funeral of his
brother, James Burnett.
Frank j. Taylor of Providence was
a guest in town on Monday.
Mass Nellie Emerson of Providence
In working for the Aassawauga COM
pany.
The Assawauga company is still
running nights.
Miss Annie O'Neil has been confined
TO the house with the grip.
Mrs. David Chase, Mrs. F. w. Ben
nett, Mrs. w. E. LaBelle. Mrs. c. A.
Russell and Mrs. w. F. BidweII were
entertained by Mrs. Williams in Fos-
ter, r. l. All are members of the
Foster Country club.
DR.. and Mrs. A. E. Darling have re-
turned from Ashland, n. H. The doc
tor returns somewhat improved in
health.
Mrs. Andrew Hackett was in Wor-
cester on Sunday.
Mrs. f. j. Burnett is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Nicholas Bowen.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
STAFFORDVlLLE
Real Estate SaIe-Interesting Stere-
opticon Lecture.

Mrs. Lima Booth is spending several
days with relatives in Spring field.
J. H. Mccarthy recently purchase
the property opposite his residence
from r. NJ Chamberlin.
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Bannister have
1aoved to the house vacated by James
Putnam and family.
Mr., and Mrs. George Walker moved
last week from the Cady tenment to
Wales, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles L@e and fam
lily moved Monday into the tenement
vacated by G.. W. Miller.
DR.. Isaac M. Agard. formerly of
Staffordvilie, has returned to his
work ar president of Tillotson college,
Austin, Tex.
A stereopticon lecture was given on
Thursday evening at the Congrega-
tional church. The subject was "A
Trip Across the Continent"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
Arrival of Charles Rum.

A young man named Charles WHO
Just returned from vacation in
Maine brought with him a wall
against one phase of prohibition. 1t
seems that his mother and sister We're
leaving their summer place some time
before. the young man planned to go.
He invited two of his cronies to come
and keep him company and they eX-
pected to have something of a time.
One of them couldn't come at the
last minute and sent in his place
large box of drinIa bles. To get it into
the state he had to mark in large let
ters on the outside "One of Scotch
winiskey. ats gin. OTIS cocktails,
OF rye whiskey,'' etc.
The night before the young mans
family left there was a little party of
neiehbors at the house. 1t was the
sort of a party at which lemonade is
the prevalent beverage. As they We're
sitting around a knock came at the
door. Entered the village express
man. WHO carried into the room the
box from the young mans rakish
friend He pumped it down in the
center of the room and Strengthened
SLOWLY. Then he threw q bomb into
the party when he exclaimed:
Charlie. here's your rum!"
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
sToRRs.
Ladies' Circle Elect Offcers-Prof.
Wheeler Tells of Trip to Pacific
Coast at Mondays Grange Meeting
&C. A. c. Notes.

The annual election of officers of
the Ladies' Circle was held on Thurs
day, September %. The following
were elected: Mrs. C. A. Wheeler,
ident; Mrs. A. T. Stevens, secretary;
Mrs. H. d. Edmond, treasurer.
Mansfield grange. No. 81, met Mon
day evening. Prof. c. A. Wheeler
gave an account of his trip to the Pa
cific coast. Several applications for
membership were received.
Work has been begun on the ditch
for the water main to the new cot
tages. A four-inch pipe is to be laid
which will furnish an ample supply of
water for the new building, and for
any future buildings.
Mrs. Smith, who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. C. d. James, has
returned to her home in Hamilton, On
tario.
Mrs Langdon and son are visiting
at Mrs. w. M. Estens.
Contract for State Road Given Out.
The contract for the state road
from Storrs to Eagleville has been
given to Contractor Laid. The Storrs
end of the road as far as John Cos
tello's will be built at this time.
E. c. Weldon, county road inspect
or for Holland county. spent a night
at the college while he was making
his inspection trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Kelley of Day
vilIe John B. Kelley of Danielson and
Miss Dorothy Bennett of Canterbury
made a short stop at the home Of Mr..
Edmond on Wednesday. The party
continued their auto trip to the Rey
nolds farm at Mansfield Depot. Mr..
Kelley was recently appointed trustee
of the property, which has been pur-
chased by the state for an epileptfc
colony.
Drill Work for College Cadets.
The college cadets are being drilled
in squad work and company move
ments. J. M. Churchill, first lieuten-
ant, Eighteenth regiment, U. S. A, has
charge of the instruction.
A number of the students are train
ing for the running contests to be
held at Stafford air. 1t is expected
that Rudolph House will make a good
showing in the long distance races.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-10-08
HOPKINT TON
School Committee Naturalization Of
ficials Appointed.

At the quarterly meeting of the
school committee Monday morning at
the town hall, all the quarterly report
of Superintendent Paul M. Barber. was
presented. Bills We're ordered paid for
fuel and repairs to the amount of
$245I63.
The town council at it's monthly ses-
sion Monday afternoon granted orders
to the amount of $521.26. They APP
pointed Herbert E. Lewis of Hope
pensation of $149, he being the lowest
bidder.
Supervisors of election to serve No
vember Sth were appointed as follows:
Voting District No. ERepu biicanss
Edwin r. Allen, Henry J. Wheeler;
Davis Voting District No. U-Repub-
lcans, Ernest C. CrandaIl, Elmer E.
Kenyon; democrats, Gardner G. Bur
ton, Mallory o. Main. November 4th
was fixed as the date of the meeting
to canvass the voting lists for the
general election.
Probate Court.
AS a probate court they proved, al
lowed and ordered recorded the will of
Edwin 0. Kenyon, deceased and CON
frEned Cora l.. Kenyon as executrix.
George L. Palmer, administrator de
bonis non on the estate of Ella f.
Palmer. deceased, presented an in
VentOry or the estate WHICH was re-
ceived and order recorded.
The will of the late John r. Bitgood
was referred to November 7th, with
order of notice.
Notes.
Among those in town Monday were
George B. Carpenter and DR.. A. B.
Briggs of AshawaY George N. Gran
dali of North Hopkinton, Frank f.
Nichols and John G. Arnold of Hope
Valley.
Miss Sara Worth of New Bedford,
Mass, is spending the week with
friends in town.