Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
WINDHAM COUNTY.
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Thomas MAtthews' Funeral -lnspirina
 Lincoln Memorial ssrvics.


 Mrs. Lydia spicer has returned from North Windham, where she has been to attend the funeral of her grand nephew, one of the boys drowned in the river as they: were walking across on their way to Willimantic after visit to Scotland dam.
 Ine police were at Sugar Brook last Saturday on account of a slight misunderstanding between the man. ager of the farm and the new cook. No arrests were made, but the cook, who had been there about three weeks. left on the afternoon train for her home in Worcester.
 Miss Helen MatheWson,s who has been suffering with 1ameness, thought to have been Saused by walking on the frozen ground, is much better. A physician found a small bone was out of position and reset it.
 Funeral Of Thomas Matthews.
 Thomas Matthews died at his home on Moostlps avenue carly Saturday the pest year. He had been a resi- dent of this town for several years. He leaves, besides his wife. seven daughters, Mrs. Charles Salisbury of Moosup, Mrs Erwin Whitehead and Mrs. William Flyers, Misses Priscilla, Hattie and Bertha of this village and Mrs. John Westcott of Providence. He was 73 years of age. Funeral serv- ices were held at his home Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, attended by many relatives and friends. Burial wal in the family lot at Moosup.
 Lincoln Service.
 Tho James B. Kilbourne Sons of Veterans camp held an interesting and largely attended Lincoln memorial service at the church at o'clock. Large delegations from the Plain7eld, Wauregan, Packerville and Moosup Methodist churches with their pastors attended. All invited churches accept, ed the invitations except the Baptist church in Moosup. The service was in charge of Junior Vice Commander L. Howard Cross. The members of James B. Kilbourne post: G. A. R.. Lucy Webb Hayes circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., and James B. KiibourRe a body. The following programme was given:
 Voluntary, Miss Emma VI Gardner, organist of Wauregan church; violin solo, Arthur Talmadge of Wauregan; prayer, Rev. Otis Green, Moosup; Scripture reading, Rev. Elliott Tal- madge, Wauregan; anthem. Wauregan choir; address. Rev. George Benedict; solo, Miss Rose Edythe Seguin; ad- dress, Rev. Frederick BAmford of PlainfIeld; benediction, Rev. Elliott Talmadge of Wauregan uS C0luul1tISG sWHS II. OlOH8, ElI- mer Lewis of this village, Fred Aus tin and Charles Tracy of Wauregan. General News. John. Sanseaver has been confined to his home in Moosup by illness Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Caplette and little daughter Blanche have returned from Woonsocket, where they attend ed 8 wedding reception. Mrs. Julia Newton of New London visited local friends Saturday. PIainfisld Pastor Speaks. Rev. Frederick Bamford of Plain | field gave an Address at the woman's missionary meeting held at the home of Mrs George Benedict Monday aft ernoon.
 Miss Elsie Ladd was organist at the church Sunday. The regular organ ] ist, Miss Mary Ladd, remains ill at her home.
 On account of the storm, the at l tendance at the baked-bean supper given by the Ladies' Aid society was small. Twins Celebrated Birthday. Mrs. Julia Pinkney Wilbur is wis., itings her twin sister. Mrs. Jessie Pink ney, in Providence. They celebrated their birthday together Monday, as has been their custom since their girl hood days, which were spent in this village.
 MT. and Mrs. Mark Shepard. who were married a week ago, loft Mon day for their new home in New Lon- don, N. H.
 Lowell Salisbury of Pawtucket. R. l., has. been visiting local relatives. He came to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Thomas Matthews. Rev. George Benedict has been in Boston, where he is teacher in an evening school, three evenings each l week.
 Mrs. Philip Mathewson was in Put nam Tuesday and assisted at the fam cy work table, at the valentine tea held for the benefit of the Day-Ki I ball hospital.