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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
FIVE GENERATIONS.
Mir. and Mrs. Stephen DuvaII Have
 Forty-Eight Descendants Living.

Families with five generations living arr not especially numerous but Llrchfield county can boast of at least one such family--that of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Duval of Lakeville, formerly of Torrington, says the Torrington Register.
 They were married Aug. l, 1S40. They have lived in Ramapo, N. Y., and Cold Spring, N. Y., and in War ren, Torrington and Sharon in this state. They came to Torrington about twenty-three years ago and lived here for about ten years. MT. Duvall was employed as caretaker In Center cemetery. MT. Duvall celebrated his 90th birthday the day before yesterday. Mrs. Duvall was S4 years old last Au- gust.
 The couple have had eleven children, eight of whom are living. The chill dren are as follows: Charles and Ste- phen of this place, Mrs. Mary H. Me- Neil of Lakeville, George and Ransom of Kent, Mrs. Frederick Ashman of Warren, Mrs John Huffcutt of Union, Mrs. Duvall have 25 grandchildren, IA great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Four generations are represented in Warren. They are as follows: George DuvaD, Mrs. William Camp, Raymond Camp and Agnes Nita Camp, who is two months old. This baby is the first of the fifth gen eration.
 Mr. Duvalrs mother lived to be 104 years old. He has sister living in Rhode Island who is 80 years old. Mrs. Duyall has brother. Lewis, of Sails bury f 'f
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
STAFF SYSTEM IN USE.
New Appliance for Blocking Trains on
 Warren and Bristol Branch.

The first use in this section of the train staff system of despatching and blocking trains was made on the New Haven roads electrified line between Warren and Bristol, says the Ansonia Sentinel
 In it's simplest form it is merely . requirement. that possession of a cer- tain staff or symbol is necessary to confer the right to move a train in either direction over the section of tarck for which that particular staff is designed. It has been elaborated by the inventor of machines for the de- livery and reception of the staff. Orig inally it was necessary. to make the scheme work, that trains should move alternately in opposite directions in or der to return the staff to the othar end of the section, but the machines now permit a certain number of trains to move in one direction before the re- turn movement is made. a
 The staff machine has been in use in this country substantially in it's present form about fifteen years.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Federation sf naptist and censrsoa- tionat Churches considsrsd Tax Ahstraet Ready for Inapsc4iou.

Twenty members attended the busi- ness meeting of the church at South Willingfon Saturday afternoon. The question of federation of the two churches was freely discussed. Dea- con F Wayland Pratt presided and was made chairman Of the committee chosen to meet with a similar com mIttee from the tCongregational church. The other members of the Gommittee were Mrs. E. J. Holman. Hall, Pastor E. w. Darrow, Mrs. Chas. N. Brown and Nathan o. Ward. Res 0lut1onS were passed expressive of the desire of the Baptist church for fed i eraiion or the two churches, an ar ranEement could be made that would meet the approval of the church. The meeting was entirely harmonious. and kindly sentiment for the sister church prevailed.
 Ice Cutting Delayed.
 The Perry Ice company began nov : ing ice last Thursday afternoon, but had breakdown Saturday noon that delayed the work until Monday noon.
 The tax abstract at the home of the town clerk is open for inspection by any taxpayer.
 Miss Edith Williams of Canterbury was the guest of her father and Mrs. Fred Williams of this village. w. A. James is able to be out and around.
 Adler Potter is recovering some what slowly, being considerably weak ened by his illness.
 One of the little twin daughters born to MT. and Mrs Herbert Allen last week died carly Friday morning. Mason Bitten by Dog. The stone mason employed at work on the church building who was bit- ten on the hand by a dog last Thurs day has been obliged to give up woriS in consequence and go to his home in Boston or treatment.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
TO BAR WOM EiN.
New Bill Being Prepared to Keep
 Them Out of Saloons.

The Fairfield county commissioners, Judge Whitman $. Mead, Simeon Pease and John Brophy, their counsel. Attor- ney James A. Marr, and Attorney Ja- cob B. Klein, representing the liquor interests, and Judge Edward K. Nich- olson, representing the Laws HGGorce- ment league. were in session the 1ther day in the offices of the commissioners in Bridgeport. going over the exelee laws. Those points in the liquor laws wherein there seem to be complica- tions were freely discussed with view to making them more definite.
 Judge Nicholson said the Law En- forcement league will send counsel to Hartford to effect the passage of a bill to keep women out of saloons, es- pecially women who enter saloons as waitresses. There is little doubt but that such a bill will pass both houses, as it's strongers packers are the liquor interests.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
Now. Steam Fire Engine-Notes sf Lo- --- cal Interest.

Mrs. Louis Larlxin and son Der nard spent Sunday with Mrs. Irving karkin of Greeneville
 Mrs Currie Anderson has accept ed position with the Southern New EpgianG Telephone company.
 Mrs Lillian Cheseboro and Edward Senzy of Norwich were guests of Mrs. Frank Clifford on Sunday.
 The group meeting of the Ladies' Mission society were held this week with Mrs. Alfred Card. Mrs. Cassins Barstow and Mrs Charles Backus.
 Mrs. Frank Beckwith was a Sunday visitor in Noarwich
 Mrs. Lesley Clark who has been at St. Joseph's hospital returned to her home today
 Mrs. Mamie Colbert has entered the employ of the Willimantic Thread Co.
 ,Toseph smith of Bridgeport was at home over Sunday
 The large steam fire engine recent ly purchased by Guilford Smith has arrived and now the young men of the village would like to organize a Ire company.
 Miss Hazel Backus and Nora Dun leavy were Sunday visitors in town. ..
 MT. and Mrs. Harris EccIeston were suddenly called to Glas1o Thursday morning by the serious illness of MT. Ecclestone's mother,
 Mrs. Emma Babcock who has been confined to the house by illness since Christmas is able to be out once again.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
{ LIKE pR. COOK.
Former Watsrbury Hesident piants Flag on Mountain--Now in vancou-

rag ou MouutAsu-tS tSew " -''sss,'~. 'Tas
 yer.
 The Daily Alaskan, paper publish ed in Skagway, Alaska. recently print ed the following item regarding Alec Bunsen, formerly with the s. N. E- Telephone cornpany, who left Water bury about tsfo years ago for tho northwest, and who is now in Van. colver, B. c. He is a cousin of Carl Ecltiund. also with the Telephone com pany.
 Alec Bunsen, an electrician residing in Dawson. arrived out on the train Saturday, and yesterday made the trip to the peak of Mount Dewy. MT. Bunsen raised the American flag for the second time over Skagway as the work of the Cliff party had met with disasaer, the wind having worked the staff loose, and the guy ropes had glv- en away.
 MT. Bunsen, fearing that his word might be disputed, as was that of pr: Cook. states that he left other proof than the raising of the flag at the sum- init. He says that he found some cartridges left there from some fire works and on which he wrote has name. not having the customary copper cylinder and parchment, and any curi- ous person may prove his assertion by going up and verifying his state mentS.'
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
DAYyILLE
srothsrhood Club Gives Supper in Congregational Church - PersonaI Notss.

Frank w. Bennett was a visitor iI Glastonbury one day this week
 Miss Alice F. Fish spent the week end with Mrs. Clinton Atwood
 Rev. and Mrs. Reynolds were en- tertafned by MT. and Mrs. Elmer Nun roe on Friday
 Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Brown o1 Caryvilfe were entertained by Killing ly friends for the week end.
 The Brotherhood club gave a sup per in the vestry of the Congregations al church on Wednesday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank James enter tained Lester Will and Elmer Angel dyer Sunday.
 MT. William Pendersast of Provi- dence. R. l.. is at the home of Mrs James Campbell.
 James Grady, Jr.. spent the week end with MT. and Mrs. James Grady.
 The Ladies' Aid will meet next week with Mrs. c. A. Russell.
 Miss Edna Aver was in Providence on Tuesday.
 Miss Daisy Green has moved to Danielson, Conn.
 Miss Clara E. 1ollei is out again after a severe illness of three weeks.
 Miss Alice Gilloole is slowly im- proving in health.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
WINDHAM
chafiog Dish Supper Nets $32-visitors
 and Visiting.

Mrs. Andrew Metzger has been in Pawtucket this week the guest of Mrs. Ira Martin.
 Miss Mythle Jordan of Wiilimantic spent Sunday with Miss Josephine Keeney.
 The members of the Ladies' Bible class of the Congregational Sunday school have held 16 meetings, the past year and have raised $15.95.
 Miss Dorothy Brown is visiting friends in Hartford and New Britain.
 MT. and Mrs. w. F. Maine attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Henry Bennett i'll Norwich on Monday.
 About S32 was added to the Free Li- berary treasury, the proceeds of the chahng dish supper given in the chapel last week Friday.
 A number of Windham relatives and friends attended the funeral of James R. Prentice in Willimantic on Wednes- day. MT. Prentice died at the home of his niece in Holyoke, on Saturday, aged 92.
 Will Boardman. of Hartford was a week end guest at I. H. Johnson's.
 The members of San Jose council of Willimantic hold a banquet at the Inn Monday night.
 Miss Maud Lynch leaves soon for Boston where she is to take the nurses course in the Massachusetts Gener- al hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
Installation of Officers.
COLUMBIA
Members of A. o. U. w. Enjoy Turkey Supper-Jewett Collins III With neumonia-PersonaI Mention.

The local lodge of A. O. U. w. met last Monday evening at Yeoman's hall and enjoyed an excellent turkey sup per.
 On Wednesday evening the Grange held a meeting and enjoyed an oyster supper.
 Post Card Shower.
 Mrs. Willard B. Clarke, who for sev- eral months past has been seriously ill at the home of her daughter, Mrs Edith Little of Willimantic, celebrated her 74th birthday last Thursday. Her many friends in Columbia planned to give her post card shower on that occasion, and a large number of birth day greetings were mailed from the Columbia postoffice Wednesday after noon.
 Ten inch ice is being harvested on Columbia lake
 Jewett Collins. who is in the employ of the Southern New England Tele- phone company. is ill with pneumonia at the home of his brother, Raymond P. Collins, near New Haven.
 Rev. Mr. Watkins of New Haven is to occupy the pulpit in this place on Sunday by exchange with Acting Pas tor Hall
 Everett Bosworth of Hartford and Miss Julia Kneeland spent last Sun day with friends in town.
 Henry G. Scovell of 'Middletown was the guest of his brother, George Sco- we'll, recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
{ SOUTH COVENTRY
Funeral of Thomas Flaherty-H. s. Dean Lodge, N. E. o. P. Installs Officers.


 T. Irving Boynton of New Haven spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Austin Boynton
 MT. and Mrs Thomas Cullen and daughter of Rockville have been recent visitors at the home of Mrs. Collins mother. Mrs. Kate Kelly.
 Miss Nellie Hammond of Hartford IS visiting her aunt, Mrs. William F. Wood.
 Miss Edith Tracy of Mount HoIyoke college. spent Sunday at a1er home.
 About fifteen from this place attend ed the presentation of Hamlet, Mon day evening, at the Normal school at Willimantic.
 The body of Thomas Fiaherty was brought here fom Shelton, Conn.,. fof burial in the Plains cemetery Tuesday afternoon, hia death occurring in Shel- ton last Saturday. MT Flaherty resid- cd in South Coventry until he remov ed to Shelton, about five years ago He was 60 years of age and leaves q widow, father, Peter FIaherty, now of the Soldiers home at Noroton; a sister. Mrs. B. A. Green of this place and one brother.
 installation of Officers.
 H. S. Dean lodge, N E. o. P, held it's annnal installation of officers last Monday evening at A. O. U. w. hall with the following installations: War den. Miss Tillie Kirk: past warden Martin Clark; vice warden, William J Smith; chaplain, Miss Vera Hunting ton secretary, Mrs. Thomas Durham financial secretary, Mrs. Ernest Le- doyt; treasurer, Mrs. William Wood guard, Miss Annie O'Brien; guardian ham. The installing officers were Grand Warden Whalen of New Haven Deputy Frank Blackmar and Miss Elm ma Martin of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Mir. Palmer Breaks an Arm-Name of Baptist Church Changed to Dun- ham Memorial.

Mrs. Mary Durkee of Stafford Springs visited her daughter, Mrs. Bowers, over Sunday.
 Tha name of the Second Baptist church has been changed to Durham Memorial.
 home on Canterbury green January 16. Mrs. Willialnes lived on the Dimock place at Mansfield number of years and had many friends here.
 Injured by Fall.
 Mrs. Palmer of South Hadley, Mass, who came for a visit to her brother, F. B. Topliff. on Mondey was called home Tuesday by an accident to her husband. MT. Palmer accompanied his wife as far as Palmer, and on re- turning, fell as he left the car and broke his arm. He was taken to the hospital and is doing as well as can be expected.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
NORWICH BULLE7Il :saTURDkY, lANUARY 2a, le1l

day morning MT. GRrdnerss topic was Abraham Wa1 Called: At tie Baptist church at the same hour Rev. MT. Darrow preached from III Corinthians, <th, list. His topic was The Secret. Of Christian Constancy. The Sunday school attendance was 60.
 Miss Alice w. Pratt. who. has charge of the primary department, was voted
 sum to purchase new hymnals sim liar to those used by Mrs. Mathews in
 lington.
 The collection for foreign missions will be taken next Sunday. The appor- tionment is $93.75.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
HOLLAND COUNTY.
WELLINGTON
Jesse Emo Escapes Drowning-Relig
 ious interests.

Stella Bartlett spent Sunday with Della Enc in Mansfield.
 A former resident, Jesse Enc, had a narrow escape from drowning a short time since. In driving across a pond where ice had been cut his team broke through and his fine colt, valued al $500, was drowned in water twenty feet deep. Mir Enc was fortunate in clearing himself from the team by a vigorous jump. Mir and Mrs C. " Smith are in at tendance on the association meeting in Hartford this week. MT. Smith is sec retary of the poultry show From there Mrs. Smith goes to New Haven for two weeks. Mir. Smiths mother is again a, guest of her son and his family. The church meeting at South Will lington Saturday afternoon was well attended and harmonious. A commit tee was appointed to confer with a committee of the Congregational Ec- clesiastical society.
 At the Congre rational church Sun
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
WASHINGTON COUNTY, RI.
HOPKINT0N

Rogers w. Lewis was able to be out of doors after his long illness with the grip.
 Victor H. Crandall and family have returned to Woonsocket to live
 Mrs. Erwin A. Kenyon and son Henry Albertie spent the day with MT. Kenyon's mother, Mrs. H. Gillette Kenyon, last Wednesday. They are now keeping house on Knight street, Ashaway.
 Mrs. Lucy Gardner of Ashaway has been visiting at the home of her par ents here for the past few days. town Saturday.
 Mrs. John Bliss, who died recently at West Kingston, was for several years a resident in this village.
 Charles Richmond has moved his household goods to the house owned by Mrs. E. Sterry Holdredge.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
ARlNGT0N
State Lecturer sherwood 10 Install Grange officers-N Whist Club Meets.

Mrs. Willard, who has been supply ing the Congregational pulpit, held a meeting in the schoolhouse at Jehric1 Tuesday evening
 Mrs. A. c. Weeks and daughter Der tha of Pouuonoc Bridge have been the guests of Mrs. George Hicks the past week.
 George Thornton and F'enner Rich are very ill.
 Virginia. the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Paine, who has been dangerously i'll with pneumonia, is very much improved.
 Grange Installation.
 Wolf Den grange will install the of ficers elect at a special meeting Feb | J. A. Sherwood. state lecturer, will be the installing officer.
 A. T. Grosvenor spent Wednesday in Boston.
 Entertained Whist Club.
 The Pomfret Whist club was enter tained by Mrs. c. A. Sharp Wednes- day afternoon
 Mrs. Walter Brown is teaching the Jahrico school, substituting for the teacher, Miss Viall who is i'll at her home in East Killingly.
 Henri Lee Fort held a reception for his dancing class in Putnam last Fri day evening. Several from here at- tended.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
WARR ENVILLE
Wildcat Shot - Yopne People Enjoy
 the Skating.

Miss Eva Spaulding was the guest over Sunday of Miss Jessie Griggs of West Ashford.
 F. L. James shot a fine wildcat this week.
 Albert Mills of Hampton was in this village buying furs on Friday of las. week.
 Mrs. Lizzie Hoel and Mrs. M H Brewer were in Willimantics last Fri day.
 D. H. Shippee and E. F. Basseti caught a fine string of pickerel through the ice Saturday.
 Judge O. D. Baker and Mrs. Chas Feitner were in the Thread city Tues day
 Mir. and Mrs. s. l.. Case and daugh- ter Majorie were in Willimantic Sat urday.
 Grip colds are prevalent.
 Skating on James pond is excellent and large parties of young people en- joy the pastime every evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
WEST WOODSTOCK Enjoyable Social Held at Baptist
 Church.

The social at the Baptist church last Friday evening was well attended between 70 and 80 were present. The entertainments was excellent. Misses Rutll Bates and Florence Perkins gave some recitations which were pleasing. Miss Alice Carpenter from Eastford was present and consented to give some selections which were much en- joyed. She has a wonderful faculty of impersonating, both the pathetic and humorous. The musical pro- gramme was no less enjoyable feat ure. Mrs. Perrin rendered two solos with Mir. Miller at the organ; also Miss Esther Davidson, accompanied by Mrs. Davidson, all of which were pronounced excellent
 Miss Maud Perrin has been spendine a short time in Southbridge with the Misses Williams.
 Miss Helen Aldrieh is with Miss Mary Pike.
 simon Sumner was at home over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
NORTH STERLING
Allen Dean Found Dead-Good Picker
 eraI Fishing.

Charles Tyler. Jr.. cut his foot while working in the woods oine day last week. It required seven stitches to close the wound.
 George c. Spooner and George T. Strong caught fine string of 25 pick eral one day las week.
 Robert IT. Pierce is recovering from his recent illness.
 Died While at Prayer.
 Allen Dean was found dead at his home last Monday morning. He was in kneeling posture before the bed He lived alone and was nearly 90 years old.
 MT. George II. Potter has been chiti- cally i'll the past week. He Is now bet ter and is able to be up a portion of the time
 e. H. Rounds filled his ice house this week with ice of good thickness and quality.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
HEBRON
Good Number at Aid sooiety's Supper
 Second Whist for Library Benefit.

The W. c. T. U. is to meet next Thursday afternoon. Feb. 3, at Mrs. J. N. Hewitt's.
 The Ladies' Aid society gave a sup per in the church parlors Wednesday evening, Jan. 25th. About fifty en- Joyed the supper
 Another dance will be held by the Social Ten next week.
 John H. Colbert of New Haven was in town Monday.
 MT. Rose has recently sold his farm to New York purchasers.
 Whist for Library Benefit.
 The second in the series of whist parties for the benefit of the library was held in the library building last Monday evening. About forty five were in attendance.
 Supt. s. T. Palmer was in town Mon day and Tuesday.
 Everett Frink of Andover was in town this week.
 W. S. Hewitt . is preparing to open his store.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
CHAPLIN.
Congregational Sunday School Elects Officers-B. M. Welch and Richard lde Going to New Jersey.

The Congregational Sunday school have chosen the following officers: Superintendent, F. W. Martin; assist ant superintendent Jesse Lee; secre- tary. Frank c. Lummis; librarian, Miss Jane Clark; assistant, Miss V Helen Bowers; teacher of primary de- partment, Miss Florence l. Hunt
 Offiosrs of Ladies Aid Society.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. E.. Jessie Hunt Wednesday after noon. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Presi- dent, Mrs. M. A. Goodwin; vice-presi- dent, Mrs. Wilbur Lamphere;- secre- tary and treasurer. Mrs. E. Jessie Hunt.
 B. M Welch left this week for Bo- gotta. N. J., where he is to engage in business. Roland Ide goes to assist MT. Welch,
 George w. Ide, the village black smith, has been housed with the grip for several days, but is out again.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
STAFFORDvlLLE
Sermon by District Superintendent Proves HelpfuI-Rcv. Robert Will Hams Accepts Invitation to Return

Those who heard Rev. J. H. New land preach last Sunday from Matt. 5: AS, received an inspiration which will last for many a day. Last Satur- day evening District Superintendent Ntawland held the fourth quarterly conference. All reports were read from different branches of church work that showed the church was in good finan- cia.l standing. The official board was re- elected It was unanimously voted that Rev. Robert Williams be returned as pastor for another year. The call was accepted.
 Mrs. Forest Smith is ill with inflam- matory rheumatism
 MT. Platz of New York has entered the office of the Garland mill as book keeper.
 Mrs. Joseph Morranger is dangerous 1y i'll with pneum onia.
 Mrs. B. B. Thompson of Willimantic has been the guest recently of her sis ter, Mrs Mary Little.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
EK0NK
Grange Discusses Evidences of .
 Thrifty Farmer-Good Ice Harvest.

'HTty FdFn0cT-1OCd ICS ndFVSSt-
 The grange held it's first meeting of the new year with its new officers all at their posts on Friday night. The new lecturer had a very interesting programme. The chief topic for dis cussion was evidences of a thrifty Farmer The new programme for ensuing year is being printed.
 Buys Farm.
 Henry Young. a former resident at Bailey Pond, having lived for several years in Rhode Island has purchased the farm near Bailey Pond formerly occupied by Greyson Young and re- gently sold by Walter Pratt to William, Sweet. and will take possession in the spring.
 Ice a Foot Thick.
 Notwithstanding the mild weather and high temperature. good solid ice of about a foot in thickness has been harvested and many icehouses have been filled.
 Mir. Geer has moved his family int 3 the tenement on the Ekonk Hill farm and is at work for Carl Gallup.
 Mir. and Mrs. Woodmansee of. Bethel cousins of Byron Gallup. visited him on Sunday and attended divine ser vices at the Line meeting house.
 Whooping cough and a. hard grip cough are prevalent. and much lessen the audiences at church and Sunday school and the attendance in day schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-28
BOLTON
Grange inst.aIls Officers.

Bolton grange, P. of H., installed these officers last week Friday even ing: Master, Charles N. Loomis; over seer. Michael Daily; lecturer, Miss E. H. White; steward, Ernest Strong; as- sistant steward, Julius Strong; secre- tary, Miss A. N. Loomis; gatekeeper, Myron Lee; Ceres, Mrs. Julia Sheri- dan; Pomona. Miss Annie Hebenstreit; Flora, Mrs. May Connors; lady assist ant steward, Miss Anna B. Post. c. N. Loonlis. Jr.. Of Manchester was the in stafling officer
 Miss Edith Howell of Manchester spent Sunday with. her family at the Center.
 Miss Annie Alvord has been visiting her cousin. Mrs. Louise 4 Carpenter, in Naugatuck.