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Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
GURLEYvILLE
Charles Dodge Fractures Hip-Brief
 Local Items.

Earl Bates and Miss Louise Bates of Wiiliuantic were guests of Q. H. Co., nant recently.
 John Wood was taken to St. Josephs s hospital for treatment last Saturday.
 Charles Dodge, who is confined to his home with a fractured hip. the re- suit of falling from a ladder while painting, is as comfortable as can be expected.
 Mrs. Warren Hobby and two sons from Worcester are visiting relatives here. H. E. Simonds has been ill with bronchitis.
 Mrs. Charles Hobby, Wilbur Hobby and Mrs. Martha Durham are i'll with grip.
 Mrs. H. F. Simonds attended the fu- neral of a relative in Pleasant Valley Sunday.
 There has been no school the past week owing to the illness of the teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
ROCKVILLE

Rev. John Jerne occupied the pulpie at the s. D. B. church here last Sat-
 R. B. St. Clair of Toronto, Canada. to whom call was extended to become pastor of this church, has declined the call
 Mrs. Mary Sunderland of Wiekford is the guest of her brother, Abel B. Kenyon.
 c. F. Barber of Woody Hill was caller in this place Sunday.
 Emory Kenyon went to Voluntown Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
WiNDHaM
Ladies Aid Society Gives Supper
 Personal Notes of Local Interest.

Rev. L. B. Penney of Scotland preached in the Congregational church on Sunday in exchange with Rev. Fl. c. Grimes.
 Mrs. Lewis Johnson, who has been the guest of Miss Sarah Johnson for several weeks, returned to her home in Franklin on Sunday.
 Miss Elizabeth Abbe of Smith col lege has been spending a few days with her aunts, the Misses Pattin. !.
 Miss Charlotte Little, who has been ill for several months, is improving.
 Mrs James Johnson of Scotland is spending the week with Miss Sarah Johnson.
 H. E. Parry, who has been with rel atives in Brooklyn, N. Y, for several weeks, has returned to The Inn.
 Miss Mabel Webb of Norwich was the guest of her father, Charles Webb, at The Inn on Saturday.
 The c. E. meeting on Sunday even ing was omitted on account of the storm.
 The Ladies Aid society served a bean supper in the chapel on Wednes- day evening. The 1lostesses were Mrs. H. c. Grimes, Mrs. F. E. Guild, Mrs. R. G. Waterous, Mrs. Albert Bates and Mrs. Ada Larrabe
 Friends of F. F. Webb have received oranges and grape fruit from his grove in Winter Haven, Fla.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
STAFFORD
Excellent Ice Fishins-Proeramme
 Printed.

At the regular meeting of Wolcott lodge, F. and A. M.. Thursday even ing there was work in F. c. degree
 The men of the Universalist church are planning to serve a supper and give an entertainment.
 MT. and Mrs. H. Ramsden of Central Village are guests of Mrs. Sarah Squier.
 At the meeting of the Connecticut Poultry association, held in Hartford, January 24th, at Y. M. c. A. building. George H. Lord was elected one of the vice-presidents.
 Caught Big Fish Through the Ice.
 More interest has been manifested this winter fishing through the ice than for several seasons. Many fine strings have been caught, but the largest single fish shown were caught last Wednesday by H. F. Cady and W. H. King, of Willimantic. The largest fish weighed 3 1-2 pounds and another pounds.
 In Stafford grange lecturers pro gramme has been prepared for the en- tire year. and will be printed for dis tribution among the members.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Dunham Memorial Church Petition to Have Fund of S1o,ooo Transferred to Baptist State Convention Not Grant ad

Friday, January 27, & hearing was was held before Hon. l.. J. Storrs, pro bate judge of Mansfield district, upon a petition of the Durham Memorial church of Mansfield Depot. asking him to transfer the trusteeship of the Durham fund to the Baptist state cognized denominational custodian of all funds left to Baptist churches in Connecticut, and is in 8 position to administer at less cost than any indi- vidual It has the care of @ fund left by MT. Durham for the benefit of Spring Hill, Willington and Andover churches. For greater economy of ad- ministration, perpetuity and safety, the Memorial church asked that their supporting fund of $10,000 be trans ferred to the convention. For lack of sufficient cause the petition was not granted.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
WOODSTOCK
Putnam Choir Concert Enjoyed
 Driven We'll at A. s. Mardy's.

4. $. Hardy was in town for a few hours Monday.
 The concert Saturday evening by the Putnam C@ngreg gational church choir was ili jrcughl9 enjoyed by a large au- dience. The choil is under the direc- ton of L. o. Williams.
 Water at TO Feoi.
 The wet drilled by C. $. Spalding for A. $. Hardy has given q sufficient SUD- ply of water at depth of ITO feet.
 MT. and Mrs. H. T. Child entertain ed the Ladies Benevolent society on Sunday evening.
 Defeated by southbridge H. s.
 Soudhbridge High school defeated Woodstock Academy at basketball on Friday afternoon by g, score of 51 to 33.
 Miss Ella Perley is staying with her brother, George P. Perley.
 Mrs. George F'rink recently visited her niece, Mrs. Louis Ingalls, of Nor wich Town.
 MT. and Mrs Clarence Taber and daughter. Lydia, have returned from two months visit with relatives in Maine.
 G. P. PerIey. G. H. Sumner and w. c, Child attended the meeting of the Pomological society in Hartford We'd nes6ay and Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
RAWS0M

Week end visitors to the Thread City were L. c. Stocking and Henry Lincoln and William Lee.
 Mrs. Elmer Phillips and Mrs. Fanny Larkin were Norwich callers on Tues day.
 l.. ". Britton of Hartford was in town Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Dwight Phillips were in Eastford on Sunday.
 William H. Phillips was in Norwich on Wednesday.
 William H. Hammond had a number of acres of moving land burned over on Wednesday from sparks from a passing train.
 Mrs. Fred Baker has as her guest Miss Grace Pike of Wauregan.
 Frank Phillips is confined to the house with the grip.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
ELLINGTON

MT. and Mrs. Miles H. Aborn and daughter Ruth have gone to Florida for g. month.
 The funeral of Francis C. York was held Thursday afternoon Rev. D. E. Jones offfciated. Burial was in West erly, R. l., on Friday.
 MT. Blockman, who recently sold his place, will move his family to Hartford this week
 Miss Hattie Niles is home with her parents for over Sunday
 Wilbur Charter has purchased the Nicholson property on Sand Hill.
 William Kimball is visiting at his old home in Haverhill, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
ABiNGTON
Big Cake for John Baker on 9oti, Birthday-Death of Rufus Warren.

John Baker observed his 90th birth day on Saturday, Jan. 2s. He was kindly remembered by several of his neighbors and friends Mrs. George Hicks presented him beautiful birth day cake bearing the dates of 1921 and 1911. MT. Baker is now the oldest res ldent tr this vicinity.
 A. N Vaughn of Willimantic spent Wednesday with his sister, Mrs 4. J. McGorty.
 Clinton Crane of Waterbury and Miss Gertrude Medbury of Putnam were visitors at the Hicks home this week.
 Death of Rufus Warner.
 Rufus Warner, aged S1, died at the home of his brother, Edwin Warner, on Friday evening, Jan. 27th. He had been feeble for a long time. but death was the result of ci1ock occurring that morning. Burial was in Abingdon cemetery. Services at the grave were conducted by Miss Milien, the present pastor Of the church here.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
MOOSUP
Sudden Death of Local. JeweIer-Suc.
 cess of Basket Social and Whist.

George BartleIn. for nearly two years a jeweler and optician ;:. this village, died very suddenly last Friday night at his place of business on Railroad square. He had not been in the best of health for several days, but was not thought to be in serious condition. Friday he was at his place of business all day and seemed to be feeling much better. Just before closing his store for the night he was taken worse and a physician, who soon saw that it was a hopeless case. He died about 10 o'clock from neuralgia, around the heart. He was e5 years old and came to Moosup from Meriden about two years .tgo and purchased the business then owned by John Q. Francis. He leaves besides his wife, one brother and his aged mother in Meriden. F'uno- ral services were held from his home in Almyville Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Otis Green of the Methodist church. The body was taken to Meriden Monday morning for burial.
 Social and Whist.
 The whist and party and basket so- clal held Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Franco A merican club was largely attended and was a suc- cess in every way, due to the efforts of the committee, Dr. s. A. Bouvin, Frank ASdISSe, stiSelG 1dlIAIiCG, JOIMi IoOU- reault, E. E. Dupuis, Joseph Pieche and Arthur Wood. There were over 300 persons present coming from Daniel son, Central Village, Wauregan and Plainfeld. The first ladys prize was won by Miss Ida Maynard of Moosup, and the second by Miss Damase Bou- lais of Danielson. The first mans prize was awarded Joseph Lavelly of Moosup, and Oliver Jette of Danielson received the booby prize. Following whist was the basket social, the basls- cts being autioned by Urgele Lafrance and briging from one to four dollars Dancing was enjoyed, music being fur nished by the Arion orchestra
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
COLUMBIA
List of Books Selected--HaWk and Hen BattIe-Lake Open Already.

William Squier who recently pur-
 chased the property belonging to tho
 estate of the late William B. Little
 has sold the timber on the property to Stanley and White, who will put a
 steam mill on the lot at an early date.
 The Library committee met Mon
 day e:ening and completed the selec-
 ton of books for the current years
 addition to the Library.
 Lake Open Early. The warm weather of last week
 caused a large area of open water in Columbia lake. It is seldom that any portion of the lake is open in January. George Pinckney and son of New Haven were guests of MT. and Mrs. Howard Rice last week. Miss Vera Holmes, teacher of the school in Chestnut hill district re- turned to her home in Rockville last Monday on account if illness Mrs. Lester J. Hutchins of this place is substituting during her absence. Mrs George o. Fisher of Rockville is visiting the family of F. A. Hunt on Columbia Green.
 Hawk and Hen Fight. John ". Fuller recently saw what he supposed was a couple of his hens fighting in his hen yard. Investigation showed that instead.>of two hens ii was a large hawk and a hen that were fighting. MT. Fuller took a stick and killed the hawk Abbott Little who is Employed as surveyor of lumber at Brocketts steam mill in Ledyard was at his home in this place part of last week suffer ing from lame wrist. he returned to his home this week
 Colds are prevalent Henry C.. Is- ham and A. A. Lathrop were both con- fined to their homes several days re- gently.
 The high winds on Saturday blew g chimney from one of the houses or Woodward hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
WASHINGTON COUNTY, RI.
H0PKINTON
Wells Farm Leased-Local Guests at
 Westerly Reception.

Deacon Roger w. Lewis has suff1- ciently recovered from his recent ill., ness to resume work in his carriage shop.
 John F. Wells has let his farm in Touraquag valley to the family of the late William H. Crandall.
 George A. Carpenter, Mrs. John F. Wells and daughter Deborah, were in Westerly Wednesday.
 Telephones were not working we'll Monday morning as a pole was down near the town farm.
 Mir. and Mrs. l.. R. Allen attended the reception of Harry Perry and bride on Margen street, Westerly, Thurs day afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
WINDHAM COUNTY.
CENTRAL VILLAGE
esszss' Aid seciety Gives Entertain n,snt-Funsval of Mrs. Loren een- nett-Nctes.

George R Fowler of Providence has been spending g. few days here with friends.
 James McFaraand, son of Robert Mcfarland, has returned to his home after spending a few weeks in Maine.
 Miss Alice Kendall has been in Brooklyn to attend the funeral of her uncle. Amos Kendall.
 On account of the storm a small crowd attended the entertainment. Fri day evening given by the Ladies Aid society.
 James srnl has returned to his home after several weeks absence.
 Mss Nellie Holloway has gone to Plsinfield Co live with relatives.
 Ger Leaves Tracks.
 An electric car ran off the track Saturday afternoon near Corey's bridge. The car was in charge of Con- dIfotor Harris Arnold and Motorma n before it made the next trip to this village.
 William Jowett spant Saturday with relatives in Soutfsbridge, Mass.
 William Thompson visited relatives in Dayville Sunday. Sunday with their daughter Mrs Frank D. Tns1er fin Putnam. Mrs Seguin remained for a few days.
 Mrs. Jennie Frink of New Hamp- shfrc spent Sunday with her sister, Mry- Herrnap Chapman.
 Miss Elizabeth Elliott Of Wifliman- tic spent Sunday with her parents. Ne pofsoD Beaudry spent Sunday with friends in Scuth Windhan.
 Funeral Of Mrs. Bennett.
 The funeral of Mrs Loren Bennett who died Thursday of pneumonia was held Sunday afternoon. Rev. George Clarke of Canterbury officIated. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
 Charles Spauiaing of JGWett City has returned here.
 Miss Elsie Ladd of yvsilirnantic spent Sunday at her home.
 Dwight Armstrong of Providence was a Monday visitor here. Charles F. Barber was in Hartford Tuesday. whars he was reelected as county commissioner.
 Charles Bragg and E. Icxie Lilli- bridge has been in New York this week
 Mrs Charles k. Barber and Mrs. L. Howard Gross spent Wednesday in Providence.
 Mrs. Arthur Williams was in Groton Tuesday c. attend the funeral of her cousin Miss Sarah Perkins. who died in the New London hospital Satur- day.
 Prank Wood has resigned his posi- ton as boss fiuiSsier for the Plainfield Wooden company.
 Edward Cutler was in Providence Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04

Mrs. A. A. Smith is spending several days in Worcester, where Miss Evan geline is attending school.
 Violated School Law.
 w. $. Simmons of Central Village employed by the state board of edu cation as truant officer. was in town last week and investigated several cases of illegal absences from school. The result was that several Of the par ents were arraigned for violation of the law requiring that a child over and under 16 years of age shall at terd school reg 1larly during he hours and terms it is in session. Fines were imposed for failure to comply with this law
 Several persons from this parish at tended the union meeting at the M. F.. church, Canterbury Plains, on Sunday afternoon.
 PunctuaI Pupils.
 The Der cent. Of attendance at tha Gay Head school for the month of January was 96 2-3, Mrs. SybiI R. De Grenier teacher. The following pupils were perfect in afAndance for Jan uaTy: Ogarita Clutts, Charles Edward Clutts, Daisy Ladd. Elmer Ladd, Lola Ladd, Arthur Merrifeld, Rita Merri- field, Richard Merrifeld, Ellis Sage, Fillmore Sage, Theodore Sage, Robert Sage.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
Notes.
WARREMvILLE
School Closes on Account of Illness of
 Teacher.

There is no school in this village this week, owing to the illness of the teach CT, Miss Eva Sparkling. She has been very sick with pleurisy.
 The Glee club of Storrs college gave a fine concert at Bakers hall on Fri day evening of last week.
 S l.. James made a business trip to Norwich on "Wednesday of this week.
 The Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. D. MatheWson on Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
EAST WOODSTOCK
George Underwood Dies Suddeniy--- Supper Given by Ladies' Aid Society --Notss.

Miss Mary F. Potter. teacher. accom- VDnisd by several young lady friends, visited hew sister. Miss Winnifred Pot tev, at ags. Holyoks college Saturday.
 Mrs. George W. Chf1d of Putnam hes bceD wishing her Laughter Mrs. ". T. White. the past week.
 Misses psarie and Floesfe Alton spent Saturday in Worcester.
 The Isadfes' Aid society of the Meth odist ci1o~ch served bean supper, in the vestry last Friday evening, about fifty being present
 The quarterly conference was held N1ndsy afternoon at the home of Mrs. Susan Jenkins. Rev. J. H. Newiand, presiding elder, was present.
 Mise Marta Brown of Willimantic is Ter
 Harold and Donald CRildersIeeve spent the 5efroo1 recess with their grandpar- -nts Deacon and Mrs. Corbin. in West Woo1stoczs.
 Death of George Underwood.
 George Underwood while assisting in the Ice harvesting on the. mill pond last week Wednesday was seized with which fortunately 2t this point was not very deep. He was immediately taken ont, but was unconscious and reHein ined so until his death. which oc- cnrsed at one town farm Monday morning. MT. Underwood had no bons and uas 5S years of age. tTc is sur vfved by one sister. Mrs Emily Sher- narsd. Tire doctors pronounced his death due to acute indigestion and the sudden plunge into the water may have caused paralysis.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
BOLTON
Bushnell Bassett Marriage - Farm
 Purchased.

James E. Connors has purchased q farm in Belknap from John Cairns. MT. and Mrs. Connors will move there in a few weeks
 The Ladies' Aid society met at the church basement Friday afternoon.
 Louis Boers of New York has been spending a few days at his parents home.
 Robert Bushnell and Miss Bertha Barrett of Pomfret were married at the Congregational parsonage by Rev. Charles w Burt last week Friday.
 Miss Sarah Clark is in Coventry visiting her brother Charles Clark.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
peath of ceorae Underuood.
WAUREGAM
Company Orders New Boiler and Wa ter Whsei-Rummage Sale in Prog resa.


 FreS Maynard Is off duty, being i'll ~kh grip.
 Alfred Pisnkey, formerly of Waure- gan, underwent an operation at a. Prov idence Hospital recently for appendi- citis.
 Fred Gerber has returned to his du- ties as engineer st the Wauregan mills after a long illness.
 Fred Austin IS i'll with grip. His place is being filed by J. Jette In the Wauregan market
 The WaureeHn company has con- tracted for A large engine. boiler and water wheel, to be installed shortly. Fred Calvin. manager of the Waure- gan store. who has been ill with grip, is improving, but is not able to be out yet.
 Rummsse Sale.
 A runlmage sale is being conducted in Wauregan hsn by rlfe Ladies' Be- nevolent society.
 A. Lawrence Johnson is to spend to- day fSsturday) and Sunday with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
CANTERBURY.
Funeral of Mrs. Herbert Williams Kenyon Family Reaches North Car oIina.


 The townspeople were shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Herbert Tanning Williams, a woman beloved by everybody. She was good to the poor and needy and always ready to share with them. She leaves, besides her mother, Mrs. Elsie A. Bliven, her husband, Herbert N. Williams, one daughter, Miss Inez E. Williams, and a step-son, M. F. Williams, two step grandchildren, Misses Edith M. and Vivian F. Williams. Her sisters are Mrs. F. A Bromley of Norwich and Miss Edna M. Bliven of this place, and her brothers, Ray L. Bliven of this town and Percy c. Bliven of Danielson. s sThere was prayer at the house by Rev. George Clark of Canterbury green, and the funeral was at the M. P. church, wish preaching by the Rev. George Clark of Canterbury green Congrega- tional church and prayer by the Rev. George Smith of the Plains M P. church. Burial was in the M. P. ceme- tery. The honorary bearers were Walter Gager, Fred Hicks, Raymond Gascon and Raymond Gates. The flowers were beautiful
 Notes.
 Everett Kenyon and family, who sold out here and went to North Caro- lima for his wife's health, have ar rived there and like the place very nucn.
 The high winds did some damage here by blowing in windows and breaking limbs from trees, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
CLARK'S CORNERS
Birthday Party for Miss Ruth Scott.

Several from here attended tbe May Pepper Vanderbilt lecture at Wiili- mantle Sunday.
 On Saturday Mir and Mrs. John Scott gave a surprise party in honor of their daughter Ruth, it being her Huh birthday anniversary. After play ing games the guests were invited to the dining room. where an excellent birthday dinner was served. A hand some birthday cake was cut. After din- ner selections from Elle plonagraph were enjoyed. Miss Scott received several pretty gifts from her guests
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
S1ORRS.
GIee Club Gives tertainment--Loca Notes.

At the church meeting held Monday evening it was voted to extend a cal to Rev. J. B. Robinson of East Bloom field, N. J.
 The college glee club gave an enter tainment in Warrenville Friday even ing, Jan. 27.
 The book club met at the Grove cot tage Wednesday evening.
 Prof. and Mrs. c. A. Wheeler enter tained the members of the faculty or Friday evening.
 Miss Helen S. Hammond of BostoI was a recent visitor with her sister Mrs H, D. Edmond
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
NORTH STERLING
Government Seeds Received-Gsoras
 Pierce Kills His Sixth Fox.

Farmers are receiving their supply of free government seeds, a sign of spring.
 The zero weather of Monday was appreciated by those who have not ill., ed their ice houses.
 F. o. Plummer and family and Miss Lucinda Knight visited at George C. Spooner's last Sunday.
 George Pierce shot a nine pound fox on Wednesday of last week, which makes six foxes he has killed this season.
 Mrs. George H. Potter is confined to the be1 from a shock, with little hopes Of her recovery.
 Howard A. Cleaver has rented his farm to MT. Hotchkiss.
 The Irving Hall place is sold to Mir. Darbie of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04

the week end in Worcester with the formers sister, Mrs. Charles Bennett.
 Mrs. Henry Davis of Quad1c spent several days last week with her moth CT. Mrs. Cornelia Gear
 The Ladies of the Church Aid had an entertainment in the church Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. Carrie Davis and Annie Barton are ill.
 The church board held meeting in the vestry Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
WOODSTOCK VALLEY
e7th Birthday Celebrated--Ctover Cir
 cle Entertained.

Mrs. Electa Cooper celebrated her 97th birthday on Tuesday of last week.
 Mrs. Alfred Briggs and daua;h ter, Miss Edith, of Pomfret, were at Mrs Allen kenyon's on Thursday of last week.
 Hammond of Westboro, Mass, High school spent Sunday with their par nets
 Miss J. Louise Kenyon spent last week in Putnam, caring for her aunt, Mrs Josephine Bartlett, wele was i'll with grip.
 Mrs. William Sumner and Miss Mary entertained the Glover Circle on Wed nesday.
 Oliver A. Hisoox was in Hartford Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
JACKSONVILLE
Lumbermen Rusy--PersonaI Items

The sawrnill that has been at work at the north end of MT. Uplam's land has moved to another part of his land MT. Dike, who bought the land before has this also, and win soon begin cut ting off the lumber and wood.
 MT. and Mrs. c. r. May have gone to Webster to live.
 Mrs. Joseph Baker and children spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Bai1- CTS sisters.
 MT. Bowman and children called on the Misses Jennings last Sunday.
 lawrence Reagan of Uxbridge was at home over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
Gone to Florida,
UNION.

Mir. and Mrs. W. c. Howard of West Woodstock attended the Con- gregational church last Sunday.
 Elsie Horton spent Sunday with her teacher, Miss Grace Lawton. in Plloe- nixville.
 James Wilson was taken 10 a hos pial in Hartford Saturday for treat nent.
 Mrs. l.. Miller is spending a. few days with friends in Hartford.
 Rev. Israel Booth of Stafford preach ed at the Congregational church last Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
EAST WELLINGTON

c. P. Willicams has not been well for a few days.
 Rev. MT Gardner was unable to preach Sunday, having hard cold His condition does not improve much, Lee Royce has been confined to the house for 8 week with q hard cold.
 Edith Cushman is home from the Springs.
 M. Cushnlan filled his ice house on Wednesday,.
 A merry company enjoys the skating on Amidons pond.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-04
ASHFORD

Mrs. Adams is being cared for by Miss Jessie Bennett.
 Charles Phillips was called home suddenly last week on account of the illness of his child
 Several from here attended the enter tainment given by the Grange at War renvilie last Friday night.
 Mrs. William B. Morey has been i'll for several weeks.