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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
The Bohemian Girl

Three of the most famous songs known to English music lovers are being sung hv the Aborn Opera company's produc- ton of ''The Bohemian Girf' as IL Will be presented at the Jefferson theatre to- morrow and Thursday nights and Inurs- , day matinee. One of these songs is ''The Heart Bowed Down." said to be the most catching lament of lonely man ever composed. Another is "Then You'll Re- member Me-" the never to be forgotten tender appeal of lover The third IS prophetic vision of Airline, the Bohemian girl. .I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Haiis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
MUSICIANS UNION
 ELECTS OFFICERS

The Musicians union local No. 25e has elected the following officers for the ensuing 12 months: President, M. D. Friedman; vice president, William w. Harris; secretary, Oliver Chalifoux; treasurer, w A. Chace; directors, Fred Nappi, John Calman, Prospe Montana. Hiram Kingsley, w. H. F'oltz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Will Hold Bazar

Ann'ston, December 4.-(Special.) = The ladies of the Second Presbyterian church will hold q bazar for the ben eft of the church on Thursday, De- cernber 14, in the store room former street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Court at CreeryilIe

Greenville December 4.-tSpeciaL)- Butler county court Is in session today Judge H. D. Mallory has charge of thy court There are many minor cases to be heard and will require three days to clear the docket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Miss Nobody From Starland"

Miss Nobody from Starland, sald 10 be the best and most unique husicai revue production that has ever been ex- ploited. is full of novel situations, two dozen big features, all of which are in- novations in musical comedy. Birming- ham has had chance to see the charming Miss Olive Vail three weeks ago She was here and pleased so much that she will come back Saturday matinee and night for a return engagement at the JeffersOn theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-05
Will Send Delegates

Greenville. December 4.-tspecial.)- The lodge of Masons in Greenville will send delegates to the grand lodge which today convenes at Montgomery
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
WARRENVlLLE
Burial of Danforth Lombard-M emo .
 rial Day Exercises.

The body of Danforth Lombard was brought to this village on Thursday ot this week for burial in the village cemetery Mir. Lombard was for mer resident of this place. being one of the firm of Lombard & Mathewson.
 MT. and Mrs. D. Mathewson and Mrs s. l.. Case were in Guilford Wednes- day attending the funeral of Danforth Lombard. They made the trip by au- tomobile.
 MT. and Mrs. George Walker of Will limantic were guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. W. H. Platt.
 Mrs. l.. A. Baker has been entertain ing her father, MT. Ksrhan of New York.
 Several from here attended Quine- baug Pomona. grange last Saturday.
 Ninety Children in the Parade.
 Memorial day was fttingly observed in this village. About ninety children took part in the march to the ceme- teries. after which a fine collation. was served in Bakers hall. In the after noon there were exercises in the church.
 Mir. and Mrs William H. Platt, Mrs. K. l.. James and Miss Edith PIatt were in the Thread City last Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
ATTAWAUGAN.

Mrs. James Dunse and child are here to sell Mrs. Dunse's furniture She expects to go to California soon.
 Franz Jaeger of Danielson called on friends in this place Sunday
 Thomas Emerson of North bridge spent several days with Albert Rol- linson and family this week
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Miller and child visited Mrs. Miller's parents, Mir and Mrs Benjamin Taft. over Memo rial day.
 Fred Anderson visited his sister, Mrs. Cornelia Geer, over Sunday
 Miss Nellie Perkins of WhitinsvilIe spent the first part of the week with Gertrude Waterhouse.
 Dennis Alex and family attended a meeting in Rhode Island Monday
 John Grinshaw has gone to New Bedford to work
 Mrs. Mitchell Grimshaw, Jr., of New Bedford spent a few days here this week.
 Fred Anderson left here to go to Providence to join the navy.
 Richard D1nse of Fall River called on Albert Robinson, Sunday.
 Mrs Martha Hayes child Benjamin is seriously ILL
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
CANTERBURY.
While Driving CIosed-Fire Wardens Present Bills.

As MT. and Mrs Charles Herrick and son, C. F. Herrick, were returning . home from the Memorial services at Westminster Sunday last the britchins strap to the harness broke while they were coming down Leach Hill. near Mir. and Mrs Herrick out: their son jumped and did not get hurt, but Mir. Herrick and his wife were badly in- iured. Mrs. HeTTick has ribs broken and is hurt internally, bruised and one ear was torn. MT. Herrick is in- ternally bruised and scratched all over. The horse cleared itself from the wagon and Bert Tracy caught it and took it home
 Miss c. F. Carpenter and her grand father visited on Sunday with Miss Carpenters aunt and family at Crys- tai Spring farm.
 Mir. and Mrs. Taft and their baby are guests of Mrs Tafts mother, Mrs. Minnie Dean-
 Some of the men have been working on the roads this week.
 End of School Year.
 There was school exhibition in the town hall on Friday, which closed the school year. The children will have a long vacation as all the schools in town closed Friday for the summer.
 Clinton F. Pellett was in town on Wednesday with one of his father s autos.
 Fire Wardens' Bills.
 There was plenty of business Sat urday last at the town clerks office, when the se1ectnen met. The fire wardens were on hand with bills to collect for fighting fire. Several hun dred dollars were paid out
 There was a little shower Wednes- day night which did some good
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
HOLLAND COUNTY
STAFFORDV!LLE
Married in Manchester by Justice of the Peace-Notes of the Holiday.

Miss Louise Festi and Thomas Kei- ley went to Manchester. x H.. last week and were united in marriage May 23 by Justice of the Peace Of tbd. town. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley are living with the groom's mother.
 Holiday Visitors.
 Mir and Mrs. w. v. OdeU. Thomas Odeil and Miss Mamie Hammer were guests of William Hammer over Me morial day.
 Mrs. w. A. Thompson and son Jes- ton have been spending the past week with relatives in Amherst. Mass.
 Mrs. Samuel Melien and Harold Odell of Agawsm. Mass, were guests over Memorial day of Mrs. DeifO West
 Miss Bertha Belcher and Miss Nellie Dusdale visited friends in Nfdd1etossn over Memorial day.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Duncan aad Miss Edna Dimock Of Worcester. Mass, were guests of Alr. and Mrs. Grant Hammer over Sunday and Memo rial day.
 John Morrell and his mother ars spending their vacation with BuckiDe- ton. Que, friends
 Mrs. Phebe Winter of Hartford was the guest of Miss Eliza. Chaffee over Memorial day.
 DubreHe Wilson visited his sister, Mrs. Edward Harrington, in Spring field. over Sunday.
 John Lilley spent Memorial day in Wilimantic
 Mrs. Mahlon H. West. who has bcen ill., is recovering.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
EkONk
Newsy Notes-Appreciative Audience Hears Memorial Sermon by Rev. MT. Curtis.

Austin Bentley of New Haven has been a visitor at Benjamin Halls
 Mrs. Sarah Campbell of South Nor walk, who came here to attend the funeral of her aunt. Mrs. Keigwin, re- mained for visit with relatives. She have been visiting at E. Byron Gallup 3 tMoosup. This place was her childhood home.
 Mrs Lucy Williamson of Woodstock has been visiting her brother here the past week.
 Mir. and Mrs William C. Stanton, vino has been visiting at E. Byron Gallup's Tuesday.
 Mrs Susie Kelley of Moosup is spending a few weeks at Benjamin Halls
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis Ingalls, of Nor wich visited here over Sunday
 Mrs. Olive Gallup has been visiting in Danielson and Woodstock.
 Fine Memorial Service.
 Rev. Mir. Curtis preached a fine me- moriaI sermon on Sunday to an ap- preciatixe audience. He was accom- panied by Mrs. Carter and they were entertained at E. B. Galiups.
 Parsonage Empty. looks lonely. The lovely flower garden cultivated for several years by Grand . pa Alton. and which has been the de- light of passersby will be much missed this sea son.
 Several from here attended the me nnorial services at Oneco on Sunday, which were unusually interesting.
 The rain Wednesday night was very welcome, as vegetation was suffering.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
WESTMINSTER
Memorial Services Held Sunday Aftsrs
 noon-Nofes-


 large congregation assembled in the church here Sunday afternoon f0 attend the union memorial service Ths programme was in part as follows 5o- 10, Mir French; scripture reading Rev. George Smith; prayer, Rev George Clark; singing, Star Spangled Banner, choir reading, Cover Them Over. Miss c. Rathhun; song, male quartette, ad- dress, Rev A. A. Smith. singing, America, congregation: benediction.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Clark of Central Village were visitors at George Rath- buns on Sunday
 Frank Linnell senvess on Saturday for a visit of several days to be spent in New York city and several points along the Hudson.
 School in this district. NO. 10. closed on Friday All the schools in town will meet on Friday afternoon at the Town hall for the school exhibition. The programme will be charge of IIr. Dows the supervisor. and the teachers
 Mrs George RathbuB and Miss Grace Rathbun spent Wednesday in MOOsup William Barstow of South NVindhsrr called at Merrill Buttons Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
EASTF0RD
Union Memorial Services-SaIe of the
 Huntington House.

There were union memorial services at the Congregational church Sunday morning. Rev. A. H. Withey of the Methodist church read the scripture King delivered an excellent sermon. He was one of the veterans. The Meth odist and Congregational choirS united. There was excellent music.
 Mrs. J. NJ. Tatem was the leader at the Christian Endeayor meeting at the chapel in tn evening. The topic was Foreign Missions-Corea and Japan.
 Charles s. Johnson of New Britain spent Sunday and Memorial day with his mother, Mrs. Maranda Johnson.
 Surprise Visit.
 Miss NJ. J. Chapman was given sur prise on Saturday afternoon. May 27, her nieces and their children coming into her yard in a large automobile containing nine persons-Mrs. H. N Dorothy and Virginia Marshall, all of Boston: Mrs E. H. Whittemore and daughter, Helen Mae. two sons. F. Newton and Preston Chapman Whit temore of East Douglas, Mass. They stopped over night as guests of M. J Chapman. While here a party of ter visited Stafford Springs and called up on J. B. Hatch's family in Hydeville then came to Willimantic and up tC North Windhan. Called at D. E. Ly- on'S and Mrs D. C. HartSonS on then return to Eastford. Wallace Blood oi Watertown, Mass, was the chauffeur.
 Woodstock Won.
 Woodstock Valley boys played bal on Tuesday with Eastford. The latter won IS to 14.
 Mrs. Ellen Ballou has purcased Mrs Sarah Huntington's house and will oc- c51py it soon The latter has moved in to Mrs. Emeline Halls house.
 Ellory Bartlett had 8 dance in his hall on Tuesday evening.
 Jacob Hawkins has returned iron New York with his family.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
CHAPLIN.
Exercises of Memorial Day Under Di- rection of G. A. R. Post-Band Con- cert-EIoquent Address.

Mrs. orrin R. Witter of Hartford returned home Tuesday night after 2 visit of several days at the home of her mother, Mrs. F. Jessie Hunt.
 Honored Soldier Dead.
 Memorial day was observed in a patriotic way by Thomas G. Brown post, No. 7s G. A. R. Ellsworth NJ. Russell, post commander The graves of the fallen comrades in the outlying cemeteries were decorated with flow = CTS and flags in the morning by com- rades of T. G. Brown post. A line was formed at the church about II o'clock a. m.. headed by the Natchaug band of North Windham, followed by T. c Brown post, children bearing flowers, citizens and visitors. The line march ed to the Center cemetery. where the many graves of the soldier dead were decorated with flowers and flags. Tbe band played Nearer, My God. to Thee. The line again formed and marched 70 the church where all partook of a dinner in the church vestTy.
 Before the exercises of the afternoon opened the Natchaug band, John l.. Sullivan, director, gave concert on the lawn in front of the church.
 Afternoon Exercises.
 At D. m the principal exercises of the day were held in the church. The decorations in the church were at tractive. good number attended the exercises, including many from sur rounding towns.
 Rev Harry C. Mcknight gave I thoughtful. foreeful and eloquent ad : dress which hsid the close attention of his hearers for an hour. quartette. Miss Ethel Howard, Mrs A. M Litcn- field. J. Wilbur Lanphear and George W. Ide. sang several patriotic selec- tions during the service.
 Children's Day.
 Childrens day will he observed at the church Sunday, June II.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
WOODSTOCK
Play Given by senexit eranse-Notes

Mrs Sarah Campbell of South Nor walk and Mrs. Ezra Gallup of Ekonk have been guests of Mrs. J. J. Will iamson.
 George Mcclellan of New York spent Memorial day with his mother. Mrs. John Mcclellan.
 John Bowen Holt. son of Hamilton Holt, has had an operation for appen- dlcitis at the Day KimbaIl hospital.
 F. w. Hinriehs was in town early in the week
 Senexit grange gave a farce entitled My Jeremiah in Grange hall, Friday evening. The play was followed by refreshments and social hour
 Robert Whiting of Clark college was calling on friends here on Memorial day.
 Mir. Hinclxley of Worcester has been . guest of Dr. George F. Perley.
 Memorial Day Exercises.
 The services of Memorial day were held On Sunday A sermon appropri- ate for the day was delivered by Rev. R. R. Kendall.
 At the close of the service a process sion was formed. headed by the chil- dren, which marched to the cemetery near the church. At the entrance to the cemetery the line halted and Rev. MT. Kendall read the names of the soldier dead in the cemetery. This was followel by the reading of Lin coln's Getty sDurg address. After a short prayer the line of march was resumed and the graves were decorat- ed by the children under the direction of Charles F. Taber.
 The graves of the revolutionary sol diers were decorated by the local members of the D. A. R
 Mrs. B. R. Ritch has returned from Watkins, N Y. accompanied by her daughter, Mrs L. R. GrosJean-
 The monthly missionary meeting Gf the Endeavor society vas held Srnday 7 evening. Rev. MT. Kendall was in charge and read a lecture on Missions in Japan, illustrated by an excellent collection of slides
 Rev. George F. Waters preached in Ponlfret Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
SOUTH WlNDHAM.
Funeral of Josiah WaIkup. Who Was Drowned at the Big Pond Sunday Notes.

 Louis Kie=e of Lynn. Mass, has been spending several days with his family here.
 Clara Murdock of New Haven was week end visitor with Mrs. C. W. Mrrdock.
 The Card orchestra played for the Memorial day exercises at Lebanon on Tuesday
 Georse Ennis of Grafton was a Memorial day visitor in town.
 Miss Mabel Tubbs of Middletown was recent visitor wits Mrs Nellie Tubbs.
 Mrs. Edward Hoiniston has been en- tertaining MT. and Mrs. William Swan and daughter of Ellington and MT. and Mrs. John Faircloth and son of Leonard Bridge
 Funeral of Josiah WaIkup.
 The funeral of Josiah walkup. who was accidentally drowned in the Big gfegatioDal church Wednesday after noon. Rev. Harry Grimes officiating. Miss Edith Larkham and Miss Carrie Anderson sang Abide With Me, and Good Night There were a numoer of handsome floral tributes. The bear CTS were Alfred and Herbert Card of South Windham and Clarence Terry and William Jezek of Lebanon. Burial was in Windhan.
 Katherine and Fred Turner of Springfield are visiting their grand mother Mrs. NJ s. Turner
 Miss Jennie Wilcox has returned from an automobile trip to New York with T. R. Sadd and family of Willi- mantle.
 Louis Kiese and Miss Frances Kiese spent Monday in Norwich.
 Mrs. James A. Whitney and son Ar thur of Hartford spent Sunday with Mrs. Charles Backus.
 Ida Adams of Greeneville has been spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. James Maine.
 Miss Harriet Chesebro of Norwich has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Clifford.
 MT. and Mrs F. F. Peckham and son Donald were visitors in Norwich on TueSCay
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
LETTERS FROM TWO. STATES
NIANTIc
Historical Society Laudsd for Restor- ing Old Burial Ground-Summer People Arriving in Village and Grove.


 The meeting on Saturday of the His torical society was probably the most important the society has ever heid- The restoration of the old burial ground d from its former state of neglect to it's present nearly perfect condition is in itself a considerable achievement and 1t is not common occurrence that the president and secretary of the State Historical society, the president and secretary of the County Historical society and the regent of D. A. R. chapter should appear together before a small county society. All spoke in the highest praise of the work accom- plished here and commended it as an example for other small towns Dr. Hart dwelt especially on the necessity of keeping up local traditions in towns which are being rapidly settled by for eigners;' that our own history ought so be impressed not only on children Of native birth. but upon those who know nothing of the way in which our insti tutions havs grown
 Village and Grove.
 Nr. and Mrs. Alvin Hargstrom of Norwich have been spending few days in town, the guests of relatives
 Richard F. Williams arrived here Monday and went to the J. L. Eggie- ston house on the Mantle river road. where he has leased a tenement until Sept. 2Sth. Mrs. Williams and two sons arrived Wednesday evening Mir Williams is physical instructor at Berkeley school. New York.
 Miss Ethel Roberts returned Wed nesday to her duties in New Haven after being here two weeks suffering with an attack of grip.
 Mrs Clarence Glass and children of New London are at the Sherman cot tage.
 Biaekthorn in Bloom.
 blackthorn standing in the yard at J. E. Hurle's residence is covered with . prcfusion of soft pink flowers.
 Eishty-Third Birthday.
 Mrs. Martha s. Brown celebrated her sad birthday on Sunday at her home in Washington avenue. She had many callers bringing presents and extending congratulations. Among the visitors were Attorney F. G. Brown of south ington, her grandson. Miss Martha Brown of Norwich Town. Miss Irene Case of Worcester, Mass, Mir. and Mrs. Myers of Boston.
 Rev. ]. W. Knappenberger is in New York for several days.
 Miss Elizabeth Luce entertained on Wednesday afternoon at the Luce man sion in Pennsylvania avenue the mem oers of the Young Ladies league con nected with the Baptist church
 Bonds Team Won.
 Henry Bonds baseball team defeated Captain Dielxmann's team Memorial day by score of T. to II. The game was played on the grounds in the rear of the knickerbocker typewriter fac tory. About SO were in attendance.
 The employees of the typewriter fac tory enjoyed & holiday this week.
 Rural Mali Carrier J. Percy Morgan enjoyed a day off Tuesday.
 Frank Morgan of New York spent Tuesday with his mother Mrs. Mary L. Morgan. in Penn avenue.
 Fritz Dart was in Providence Tues day visiting William Bond. a Mantle boy.
 Augustus Clark is working on the fishing steamer E. J. Codd one of the Mantle Menhaden Oil and Guano com pany's fleet.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
STAFFORD
Children to Furnish Programme st Grange Meetirg-Extensiono of Wstsr SerNica

At the regular grange meeting nexs Tuesday evening the programme will be furnished by the children of ths grange
 Miss Alice Builard Of Spencer, Mass. has been the guest of Mrs. IT. F. Cady.
 Mr. and Mrs. ". II. Jenkins have been guests of Mrs. l.. GoodeU.
 Harold Andrews Of Boston spent Memorial day with his parents, Mir, and Mrs. John Andrews.
 Rev. pr. Coats to Preach.
 Rev A. B. Coats, D. D.. secretary of the Connecticut Baptist convention. will preach next Sunday at the Baptist church.
 Charles Holden and family and Mir. and Mrs. Lloyd of Palmer spent Me morial day with Mir. and Mrs. George Bray.
 Miss Sarah Alden has returned from visit with friends in Paterson. N. j. {, and is the guest of Mrs. Inez Lasbury.
 Improved Water Service. Pipes are being laid from the main pipe. bringing water from Corps por z to the grange building, H. F. Cady'g @ store, Jones' market and the barber shop.
 Mrs. F. L. Batchelaer has returned to her home after spending the winter with her son, William Batchelder, tn Milton, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
EAST WOODSTOCK
Meeting of Missionary Society at Congregational Church - Various Items.


 Items.
 William Jackson and family are moving this week to Attawausan.
 Mrs. E. E. May visited Mrs H. E. Bannister in Webster last week.
 Lois Bannister of Webster is spend ing a week. with her cousin, Ethel Up- ham.
 Mrs c. E. Pike is spending a month with relatives in New Hampsh--e.
 Annual Missionary Meeting.
 The annual thank offering meeting Of the missionary society was held on Saturday afternoon at the Congrega- tional church. Mrs T. A. Turner hay- ing charge Of the programme. Rev J. E. Porter gave an interesting address of life and work in Bohemia. having labored there for ten years. Mrs. c. c. GiIdersleeve gave a brief sum mary of the previous meeting. A SO ciaI hour followed in the chapel where cakes, waters and fruit punch were served. About fifty were pres ent and s25 was realized
 Memorial Services.
 Rev. J. H. Miller preached memo rial sermon at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon Veterans and Sons of Veterans were present
 Tuesday at a. m the usual exer- cises were held at the cemetery. Six veterans and five sons of veterans were in attendance and decorated the graves. Two songs were sung by the quartette. Paryer. Rev J. H. Mill CT: reading, Agnes White: address, Rev. T. A. Turner; song, America, au- dience. " s. WethereH had charge of exercises.
 J. c. Ames, Mir and Mrs. Charles Myers of Danielson. H. J. Miliigan and wife of Milford were guests of Mrs. J. C. Ames on Sunday.
 Earl Bemis was the guest of his mother. Mrs. Anna Bemis, over Me moriaI day.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-06-03
WINDHAM COUNTY.
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Visitors During Memorial Week-eiek
 Horse Delays Funeral Party.

Mir. and Mrs. Edward Raney. Mir and Mrs. William Soule and Frank Williams of Jewett City have been guests at Arthur Williams
 Mrs. George Noble and daughter, Miss Cleona. of New London, have been visiting at Mrs. Esther Growers
 Mrs. John Mcdonald and two chiI- dren of Norwich are 9 t John Francis
 Mir. and Mrs. Chester Burdick of Stafford Springs are spending a few days at Patrick Millett's.
 Mrs. Addison Tourteilotte of East Thompson has been the guest of local friends
 Fred w. Tillinghast and Edward FL liott drove to Ashaway R. L. Mon day with the body of Mrs Kenyon of taken sick soon after their arrival and MT. Elliott has remained there since caring for it.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. Howard Cross have returned from a few days visit with relatives in Mansfield Center.
 Mrs. Bert Briggs has been entertain ing Mrs. Andrew Archer of Mechanics vile.
 Mss Inez Brower who attends school in Putnam, spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brewer. William Brewer of Daniel son pau mas ais, also been a. guest at the
 Mrs. Julia Wilbur has heen enter taining her twin sister, Mrs. Jessie Pinckley, of Providence
 Return from Boston.
 Mir and Mrs. Thomas Shannon have returned from few days visit with relatives in Boston.
 Mrs. Alfred Hill has returned from Providence where she has been spend ing several weeks with her daughter. Mrs. Warren Hopkins Mrs. Lowell Horton is suffering with a serious eye trouble.
 Mrs. Moses Ballou and little daugh- ters, Ruth and Phyllis. of Uxbridge, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Ballou-s par ents. MT. and Mrs. Samuel Collins. George Loring of Worcester has becG spending several days with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. William Loring George R. Fowler of Providence spent Thursday with friends here Mrs. George Loring has been enter taining her brother, MT. Edmunds. of Westerly