Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-11
JEWETT CITY
Deaths-Mrs- S. G. Hastings, Moses
Morse, Mrs. George Barton-SociaI
Afairs-Defeat of Norwich Y. M.
c. A. Basketball Team.

The news of the death of three for
.ner residents of Griswold reached the
borough Satur day.
Mrs. s. c.. Hastings died at her
home in California December 4. Tween
'ty-two years ago, Rev. 8. G. Hastings
was pastor of the Baptist church here
where he with his estimable wife ac-
coInpIished a great deal of lasting good
in the church and out of il, and won
tho affection of many friends. Mr..
Hastings after leaving J swett City held
pastorates in Montville, Antrim, N
Y, and Hartford. until a short time
ago, on account of his wife's failing
health. he took up his residence at
National City. in southern California,
where they lived at Paradise Valley,
described as one of the most attrac-
tive of the many beautiful orange and
lemon groves in this western summer
land. Here Mr.. Hastings gave up the
pulpit ard had charge of the large
plantation for his brother-in-law
Ralph Granger. Here Mrs. Hastings
was able to live almost entirely in
the open. but the change proved of no
lasting benefit. The funeral company
will journey across the continent TO
West SIif1eld. this state. where she
VIII be laid to rest among her kin.
Moses Morse.
Moses Morse. doubtless the oldest
native of the town of Griswold, as he
was over so, died at the home of his
daughter. Mrs. Joseph Howard of
West Bridgewater, Mass, on Friday.
Since removing five years ago from
the OLD homestead, a mile or SO south
CT the borough, where he was born,
Re, his wife and son Henry have
made their homes in Massachusetts
with Mrs. Howard.
Mr.. Morse had seen the birth of Girls
void, the offspring of Preston, had
watched its many years of develop
ment, and was acquainted with its
history from the beginning and from
observation, too. having been on the
spot A hundred is a figure that would
hardly cover the number of the old
est OF GriswoId's residents whom ne
has seen laid away. He was always
ready with good counsel and a willing
hand. He was a farmer, quiet, per-
sistent. successful and many will learn
of his death with sorrow.
Mrs. George Barton.
Mrs. George Barton, well known in
the borough, died at her home III Bos-
ION Saturday. She is remembered as
Miss Mary Corey, daughter of Dwight
Corey, and later as Mrs Luther Briggs.
William c. Briggs, who is now living
in Packerville. being her only living
child. Mary Corey was one of large
family of the children Of Dwight CO.
rey by his second wife, of whom there
are four living, George Corey of
Brooklyn. ". Y. who during the Nc
Sinley administration was United
States minister at Holland; Mrs. Rose
Walden of Willimantic, Mrs Susan
Canadian and Mrs. Eliza Kennedy OF
Lisbon. Herbert c.. Webster and Mrs.
]. 3. Sweet of Jewett City are re-
Spectively nephew and cousin of the
deceased.
Whatsoever Circle Entertained.
At the home of Mrs. L. w. Potter in
Sylvandale. Friday evening, twelve
members IF Whatsoever circle of The
Kings Daughters of the Baptist
IS.n Irf.h ami f1f
ter. The dining room, where refresh
ments were served by the hostess, by
means of decorations done in green,
with holiday bells here and there, was
transformed into a Christmas bower.
Added attractions We're jokes in en-
velopes and interesting puzzle cards.
This was the first time for many
months. on account of serious illness,
that Mrs. Potter has been able to en-
terrain.
Norwich Y. M. c, a. Team Defeated.
A basketball team from the Y. NJ.
c. A. of Norwich met the Knights of
Honor team from this place in the BIZ
lou Thursday evening, and were de-
feated by a score of 10 to s. The Nor
witch boys claimed tie. and We're dis
of Referee Willis. Mr.. Willis enjoys
the reputation of being always on the
square, ard there has never been any
criticisms by visitors.
Pleasure for Harmony Club.
Mrs. w. II. Cane entertained the
Harmony club at her home on Main
street Friday. A social hour was en-
joyed, the hostess serving lunch. Lit
lie Miss Marion Elizabeth AgneW and
small Master Earl Robinson were pre-
scented silver monogram spoons.
Notes.
Mrs. II. Il. Paul was In charge OF
the reading room at the Slater library
| Sunday afternoon
/ Mrs. i. z. Robinson and son Ear
are visiting IN New Haven for a week
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