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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
SOUTH WlNDHAM.
FansraI of Mrs. John Adams-SNin cause Chimney Fire Personal Mention.

The funeral of Mrs. John Adams was held from her home Tuesday aft ernoon a large number of relatives and friends being present.
 Chimney Fire.
 During the high wind of Monday evening a bad chimney fire occurred at the home of Charles Chamberlin. An alarra was rung in and the two chemical carriages responded but were not used as the fire was extin- gnished by hand extinguis1lers.
 Mrs. E. l.. Clinton has been confined to the house by illness. Mrs. Edward Beckus is visiting friends in New London.
 Irene Rice, the little daughter of William Rice, was taken suddenly i'll with convulsions Wednesday morning. A number from here attended the D. A. R. whist in Willimantic We'd nesday evening.
 Byron Baker is very i'll with inf1am- matory rheumatism.
 Mrs. Albert Avery of Versailles is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Avery.
 Harris Ecclestone has been ill for a number of days
 Allen Lincoln of New Haven was calling on friends in town on We'd nesday.
 Mrs. John Jennings was a visitor in Norwich on Wednesday.
 The young people have been enjoy ing the skating which was very good for number of days.
 4 few from here attended the roll call at the Congrega tional church in Wtndham cn Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
HAMPTON
Degree Team to Visit Scotland Grange
 Local Notes.

Mrs. Martin E. Peadle, who has been ill with the grip, is recovering.
 R. F. Pearle, carrier on R. F. D. No. 1, is taking g. vacation. He is spend : ing part of the time in Hartford, at- tending the state grange, which is in session there
 Little Rover grange degree team expect to go to Scotland on the even ing of January 20 to work the first and second degrees on a class of 13.
 A. E. Pearle had the misfortune to lose one of his team horses last Tues day night, the animal dropping dead instantly.
 Rev Mrs. Brown Of Windf1am oc- cupied the Congregational pulpit here Sunday.
 Frank Phillips made business trip to Boston recently.
 Miss Priscilla Fuller is spending her holiday vacation with her mother, Mrs. George Fuller
 Albert Miller was a Hartford caller one day last week.
 Mrs. Marshall is visiting with her daughter of Mrs. Charles Burnham.
 l. R. G. will intsall their officers at their next regular meeting
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
CANTERBURY.
Sale of Kings Farm-Accident to Mrs.
 Abbie Buss.

G. M. Thatcher has sold his farm known as Kings farm, to out of towr purchasers.
 P. c. Bliven of Danielson was g visitor Sunday with his sister, Mrs H. F. Williams, who is ill. His wife Is there taking care of her. He also called on his mother, Mrs. Elsie Bliv- e1.
 The schools in town have begun Some have new teachers Miss Terry is teaching again at North Society school
 Mrs. F. A. Bromley of Norwich was a visitor Sunday with her sister, Mrs H. F. Williams, at her mothers. Mrs Elsie Blivens.
 Miss Edna E. Bliven, who has been caring for her sister, has returned home.
 Mrs. Eugene Stafford is ill.
 The w. C. T. IT. met Tuesday with Mrs. Charles Herrick.
 Ankle Broken by Fall.
 Mrs Abbie Buss, who fell a short time ago while walking down Leech Hill and broke her ankle, is boarding caring for her.
 Meeting of Loyal Temperance Legion.
 (Contributed.)
 The last Loyal Temperance Legion meeting was held at the home of the leader Mrs. R. R. Merrifeld. Dec. 31, 1910. The meeting was postponed to a later date on account of the leader being ill There were twelve members present and one visitor, Miss Lois Wibberley. After the meeting a very pleasant afternoon was spent socially Refreshments were served as usual The next meeting will be held JPan. 14.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
DAYvILLE
Mr. ard Mrs. Reynolds Entertained Brotherhood CIub-Notes Of Personal Interest

Miss Ann Thompson is confined to the house with 8 severe cold.
 Louis Barlow has severed his con- nection with the Connecticut trolley line and has moved his family to East Killingly.
 Miss Mary Kelly and Miss Pierce have returned to 1'orrington.
 Miss Melissa Wood of Worcester spent the week end with Miss Nora Ormsbee.
 Charles Martin of Worcester spent Sunday with friends in town.
 Miss Sara Burnett is to teach for the remainder of the year in Ballouville.
 Mir. and Mrs. William F. Shaw are visiting friends in Skowhegan, Me.
 Mrs. Harry Conklin and little daugh- 'er Dorothy are suffering with the rip.
 Mir and Mrs N. Lorne Greig spent he week end with Hanover relatives.
 Miss Katherine Brennan is the guest f Worcester friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. w. J. Reynolds enter tained the Brotherhood club on We'd hesday. William N. Burnett entertain .d them this week.
 Louis Gagnon visited Leominster, Mass, friends.
 James Grady has returned to his studies in Hartford.
 The electric light poles are being set here in the village.
 Miss Louise Baker is visiting out of town friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14

Social Ten. Music was furnished by Stanton's orchestra of Wf1limantic.
 There has been more or less skating in town during the week and many of the young folks are enjoying it.
 Miss Florence NJ. Jones is convaIes- cling slowly at the home of her grand son. Hart Buell. of Gilead.
 Newton Way has moved into what IS known as the Twin house on the Green.
 Miss Sarah T. Palmer was in town Monday, visiting the school on the Green.
 A social was held at Leon Rath- buns Thursday evening
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
MO0SUP
Death of Orrin Hili-Notes of Loca
 Interest.

Orrin Hill, aged "A years, an old res ident of this place, passed away at his home in the village last Friday morn ing, death being due to a complication of diseases. MT. Hill was born in the town of PIainfield in 1s36 and was the son of Janathan and Orra Hill. He was the oldest of six children and is the first one to die. He attended the afterward was a pupil in Stephen Halls private school. For fifteen years he worked at house carpentering. In 1871 he bought the farm on which he has lived and worked for nearly forty years. In 1857 he was married to Miss Nancy A. Belden of Westerly, R. l. Besides a widow, he leaves one daugh- ter Mrs. Edgar Kenyon of Oneco, and two sons. Leroy and George, and five brothers and sisters.
 The funeral was held Monday morn ing from his late residence, Rev. J. G. Stanton officiating. Burial was in the Union cemetery.
 Death of Eliza Rivers,
 Eliza, the five year old daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Rivers, died suddenly from diphtheria. The child had not been well for a few days, suf- fering as was supposed from a severe cold. Burial took place on the same day.
 Frank Masterson is critically i'll at his home in Providence, having suffer ed shock few days ago. MT. Mas terson is well known in this village, where he lived for some years
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
STAFFORD
Grange to install Officers--interest-
 ing Lecture.

At the regular meeting Of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening. after the conferring of the tfMrd and fourth degrees on a class Of four, the officers for utfe coming year will be installed by Past Master Learned.
 Thomas Brooks F1etcher's lecture in Memorial hall Tuesday evening was one of the best ever delivered in Stafford. He held the attention of the large audience from beginning to end.
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Pero and son have been visiting friends in Hazard vile.
 Miss Mabel Edson, secretary, and Ralph Booth, lecturer, of Stafford grange, attended the state grange meeting in Hartford.
 Mrs. Jarvis Hyde, who has been suffering from a stroke of apoplexy, remains critically i'll.
 Rev. I. P. Booth has returned from MorrisvilIe, Vt, where he was called to attend the funeral of a former par isrioner.
 Miss Marion. Van Der Ballz, who has been i'll, is improving.
 Miss Myrtle Smith of West Stafford was the guest of Mrs. E. E. Warren last week.
 Mrs. Jennie Seversen of Wayne, Me-, is spending few days with Mrs. Lizzie Goodell.
 MT. ard Mrs. M. Conklin have re- turned from visit with friends in East Lyme.
 Miss Edna Thral1 of Rockville has been the guest of Miss Mary P1ftney . few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
WELLINGTON
New Years Gift to Pastor and WIfs
 $110-Marriage Announcements.

Rev. MT. Gardner at the Congrega- tional church Sunday morning preach ed from Deut. 2:3; topic. Change of Compass" Rev. E. W. DarrcHrs text was Isaiah 1:1S. There was not ss large an attendance at either church as usu- al, on account of the roughness of the roads and prevailing colds
 The New Years party was a. sue cess, although postponed. There was not as large an attendance as on some previous ocasions, but many who could not come were represented by a contrf- button. and the gift for the beloved pastor and his no less beloved wife was $110-the largest sum ever realized at a New Years party in the history Of the church
 A cistern is being made at tine Bsp- tist church to conserve the water from the roofs. thus giving an ample supply of soft water.
 Mrs. Carpenter is much more com fortable.
 This week local friends received an nouncement cards Of the marriage Of Grace May Knox and Wilfred Alvin Chapman in Hartford on the 4th inst and in New Haven on the 9th of Miss Jennie Amelia Reed and Frederick Spencer Tyler. MT. and Mrs. Tyler are to reside here.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14

Mrs. George Clark, Tt Woodstock rev. oral days this week.
 Miss Edith Carpenter Is in Hartford this week.
 G. M. Randall is in Pomfret for few weeks.
 George L. Reach is in Hartford, as is also Arthur H. Eldredge.
 Howard and Clovis Carpenter of Putnam spent Tuesday and Wednesday with their uncle. Allen w. Kenyon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
HOLLAND COUNTY
COLUMBIA
Hen Lays Two Eggs a Day--LittIe Free Library Had Big Circulation Last Year.

Albert Carpenter has moved from Columbia green to South Pine street onto the premises of Daniel F. Tuck CT. which he will care for during the absence of MT. Tucker, who is a mem Der of the legislature.
 The W. S. s. E. Ladies' club met with Mrs. James A. Utley Thursday afternoon of last week. Six members of the club were present and two in- vited guests. very enjoyable aft erroon was spent.
 A Profitable Hen.
 It is reported that Mrs Marshall of this place has a hen that recently laid two eggs in one day--and eggs 50 cents a dozenl
 Has Purchased Shop for ice1ouse.
 H. w. Porter has purchased tine shop owned by Fred o. Clark of Hart ford, located near the pond of T. c. Tucker, a short distance west of Co., lumbia green and has converted the building into an icehouse. The build ing is so located that it can be filled with ice direct from the pond without the use of teams.
 Sunday School Officers.
 At the Sunday school session last Sunday the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year: Super intendent, Clayton Hunt; assistant superintendent, Tressftlian G. Tucker; secretary ana treasurer, W1lil0m F. JohnSon: assistant, AlonxO Little.
 The elimination of the grade cross ing at Stafford bridge has been con- pleted and the road opened to the public.
 Library Association Meets.
 The annual meeting of the Saxton B. Little Free Library association was day evening. Reports were heard from the librarian, treasurer and trustee. and accepted. Election of off, cers for ensuing year resulted as fol- lows: President, S. B. West; vice president, William P. Johnson; sec urer, Edward F. Lyman; trustee, Alonzo Little; associate trustees, Jas. P. Little and E. P. Lyman: library committee for three y ears, Joseph Hutchins and James F.. Little. The report of the librarian showed that townspeople. The number of books drawn during the past year was 2,21S, of these 1,466 were adult fiction, 3s8 adult non-f1ction, 259 juvenile fic- ton, and 198 juvenile fiction. This shows that about es percent of the numeber of books drawn were fic- ton. One hundred and Sixty eight volumes were added to the library during the year; 55 volumes by pur- chase, S3 from state and 90 from oth- CT sources. The present number of books in the library Is 6,01S. The trustees report gave the present amount of library fund to be $4,S88.36. At the close of the association meet ing the library committee met and or ganized for the ensuing year. Joseph Hutchins was chosen chairman and Mrs. Lillian W. Rice was chosen Sec- retary and librarian. The secretary's report was heard and accepted. It was voted to renew subscriptions to woman's Home Companion, Hamp- toms Magazine, and McClure's, for the coming year. Adjournment was then made to next Monday evening, when the committee will meet for the selection of books and other business.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
BOLTON
Church Officers, Chosen Juvenile
 Grange Election.


 At the church meeting last week Friday afternoon Mrs. Charles Burt was appointed Sunday school superin- tendent; Horace Case assistant super fntendent; Miss A. M. Alvord, John Johnson and W. H. Loomis, church committees; Miss Adelia Loomis clerk and treasurer
 Officers of Juvenile Grange. Bolton juvenile grange elected off, cers at their last meeting: Master. Howard Sumner: overseer, Michael Sheridan: lecturer, Miss Olive Hutch fnson; chaplain, Miss Lima Bidwell; treasurer, Miss KathaTdrt Sheridan; secretary. Cage Johnson; gatekeeper, Miss Doris Warf1eld; steward, Max well Hutchinson: assistant steward Emily Mack; Pomona, Miss Mary Clark; Flora. Miss Helen Mathieu {: Ceres, Miss Sarah Pinney.
 Local Notes.
 Charles F. Carpenter ilas returned to the soldiers home, Noroton, for the winter.
 Judus Strong has been in Hartford the guest of Leslie s. Bolton of Gar den street.
 Miss Lamphere of Chaplin has been visiting Mrs. c. w. Burt
 Miss Annie M Alvord spent a few days at her home the first part of the week.
 The Bolton schools opened Monday after a two weeks vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
SOUTH COVENTRY

Congregational Church Officers Re. elscted-ltems of Local Import Mir. and Mrs. Albert Barber of Derby former residents of this place, spent few days hero last week.
 Mrs. Ruth Lilley of Baltic is visit. ing her brother, Addison Kingsbury.
 The annual meeting of the South Coventry Library association will be held next Tuesday evening.
 Annual Meeting of Congregational
 Church.
 At the annual meeting of the Con- gTegat3onai church last Monday even- ing the old officers were reelected, being as follows Clerk, Addison KiHzsbury; treasurer, Curtis Dean :; committee, Addison Kingsbury, Cur tfs Dean and Dr. w. l.. Higgins; ush- CTS, F. A. Warren, J. NJ. White. Geo. A.. Cour, w. J. Wilson, Jr.. Sunday school superintendent, Addison Kings bury; first assistant, Mrs. w. A. Wright: second assistant, Louis A. Kingsbury secretary and treasurer. Ernest Albertin.
 Fourth Quarterly Conference.
 The fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist church was held Fri day evening, with Presiding Elder Newland present.
 Epworth League Organized.
 On Wednesday evening there was a social gathering at the home of Mir. and Mrs. A. H. Townsend for the purpose of starting an Epworth league society. About 20 signed as members and many more are expect ed to join. A meeting for organiza- tion will be held in the near future. Rev. Duncan F. Dodd, pastor of the local NJ. E. church. is at the head of present movement for reorga anization.
 Candy Pull.
 About 30 young people enjoyed a candy pull at the home of Mrs. Mary A1bertin last Saturday evening.
 Mrs. Walter Briggs has returned from a several weeks visit with friends in Stamford.
 Miss Ethel M Hull returned Sun day to Norwalk. where she is an in- Struotor in Miss Baird's school
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
Saves Two Lives.

Neither my sister nor myself mighS be living today if 1t had not been for pr. Kings New Discovery. writes A. D. Mcdonald of Fayetteville, N. C.. F. F. D. No s, for we both had fKightfuI coughs that no other remedy could help. We were told my sister had con sumption. She was very weak and had night sweats, but your wonderful medicine completely cured us both. It' 2 the best I ever used or heard of.- For sore lungs, coughs, colds. hsmorrhsge, lagrippe ashp,s, hay fever, croup, wiopping cough. all bronchial troubles tits supreme. Trial bottle free. 5oo and $1.o0. Guaranteed by Lee & os- good Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
STAFFORDvlLLE
Increased Attendance at Methodist
 Churoh-Ordination of Miss Jones.

Last Sunday morning the pastor Of the Methodist Episcopal church. Rev. Robert Williams, preached a. very in teresting sermon on Among the thir- ty, but not among the three" his text being from 2d Samuel, 32:z0-23, and in the evening he perached an Jew eis;" text, Malachi 3:15-17. There has been quite an increase in the M. k. church attendance of hate. Next Sunday morning he will give ~An exposition of the books of Jonah." In the evening the Epworth league will hold their service; topic: Our rela- tionship with one another" Leader, Mrs. M. H. West.
 Many Attend Ordination.
 The ordination of Miss Marion Hastings Jones to the Christian min istry Monday evening was attend ed by nearly 800 people, coming from several churches as delegates in Tol- land county and Hartford and the neighboring churches of the town. The service was very impressive.
 Local Small Notes.
 Mrs Emily Walbridge Is visiting her daughter Mrs. Addie Phelps.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Edgerton of Danielson moved last week into the Giltrop residence.
 Mr. and Mrs. Newland Merritt moved into the Cady house recently
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
wINDHAM COUNTY.
CHAPLIN.
Annual Business Meeting of Church. Rev. H. c. Mcknight Accepts Cali-- Auction-lcs Harvesting.

The annual business meeting an, rog1call of the Congregational churci wac held Saturday, Jan. 2. The busi ness meeting was at II o'clock. Dea con A. M. Grant, the clerk and treas urer, and Frank W. Martin, chairman of the prudential committee, req, their annual reports, which were ac cepted. The church starts the new year with all bills paid and money il the treasury.
 Oncsrs elected: Clerk and treasurer Deacon A. M. Grant; member of pru B. Gallup: collector, Jesse Lee; audi tor, Frank c. LuInmis. At the close O the business meeting all partook of { bountiful coIlation in the church yes try.
 Call Accepted.
 At 1.30 D. m. a special church meet ing was held to take action on the pas torate. Rev. Harry c. Mcknight was given . unanimous call to become pas tor of the church. w. E. Gallup, the chairman of the meeting. appointed Walter D. Snedeker and Frank W Martin a committee to inform Rev. MT Mcknight. who was in another par church and invite him before the meet ing. Mir. Mcknight accepted the cal to the pasorate and will begin his iabors at once.
 RoIIcaI Service.
 Following the special church meet ing the rolicall service was held; 70 responded to their names in person or by letter; 31 were absent. The pres ent membership of the church is 101 Interesting reports were also given by the Sunday school. Christian Endeavor society, Ladies' Missionary auxiliary and the Ladies' Aid society. Rev. H C. Mcknight acted as chairman of the day in an able and pleasing way.
 Various Items.
 Archibald II. Stewart has been very feeble of late.
 Mrs. Rowena c. Liunmis, who has been i'll. is much better.
 Burton M. Welch sold at auction Monday his live stock, farming tools hay and many other articles A good company were present. including buy CTS from Mansfield. Ashford, Eastford Ponfret, Hampton and Wfndham Good prices were obtained The best COW sold for s72I5 hay s14 per ton shotes 37. A fine flock of full blood Wya Ddotte fowls sold for s1.26 each. W. B. Gallup was auctioneer.
 The Ladies Aid society met at the vestry Wednesday and spent the day sewing They prepared a good dinner ct noon and twenty-one enjoyed it.
 Some of the farmers are farvesti ing ice this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
LISBON

Paul Budeit was the guest of his father, Charles Budeit, over Sunday.
 Many from here attending the box ing match between Bill Collins and Abe tho Newsboy, in Plainf1eld, Sat- urday night.
 Mrs. Rachel Teft of Greeneville is the guest of Miss Alice E. Kennedy.
 Recent callers in Norwich include Bernard Hoelek, G. A. Kennedy, daughter Ethel and son Royal J. w. Donneliy. Mrs. John Hoelck.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
POMFRET CENTER

MT. and Mrs. George Bot11am and son are visiting in Plymouth and Bos- ton and attending the Boston poultry show.
 MT and Mrs SE. E. Brown. Miss E. c. Grosvenor. Mrs. Wilbur, Mrs. Fuller and MT. Badger attended the state grange in Hartford Wednesday.
 Mir. LinderYnan of Woodstock is drilling well at Courtlands.
 Henry Holbrook is under the doctors care.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Mrs. T. J. Barber has been visiting in Norwich.
 Miss June Barber of Norwich was the guest of her father. Thomas J. Barber, over Sunday.
 The funeral of Gurdon Ames was held at his home last week Friday af- ternoon.
 Mrs. Carrie E. Clark has returned home after weeks visit with hef daughter in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
NEW LONDON COUNTY
YAWBUx VALLEY

Miss Annie Maine has been the guest of Mrs Edmund Burdfck
 Courtland P. Miner is in poor health.
 Mrs. T. T.. Whipple of Old Mystic was 2 recent guest of Mrs. William Rathbun.
 Mrs. Chester g. Maine made trip to Providence Tuesday.
 Charles CrAndall was badly injured while working in the woods last week.
 Mrs. Chauncey Richmond and son Leon, have gone to Westerly to spend the remainder of the winter with Mrs Richmond's parents
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
WiNDHAM
Annual Business Meeting of consre
 gational Church Local Notes.

The annual business meeting and roll call of the Congregational church was held Thursday evening. Supper was served at s o'clock, followed by a social hour before the business of tho evening.
 Mrs. John Palmer, who has been the guest of her son in Hartford for week, returned home on Tuesday.
 Mrs. J. c. Fenton and Miss Mary Perkins have returned from a two weeks visit in Winthrop Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Lathrop were in Hartford on Tuesday.
 Mrs. s. H. Maine was in Norwich on Monday.
 MT. Potter Resigns.
 Deacon George Potter, who has driven the Jerusalem and Decker Hill school bus for several years, has mo- tifed the transportation committee that he will be unable to continue. Owing to the breaking of an axle on the bus. He met with two runaway accidents last week, one in town and the other in Willimantic. MT. Potter was injured in the latter and the wagon pretty thoroughly demolished.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Beckwith and son Clarence and MT. and Mrs. Ed : ward Beeling attended the funeral of their relative, Mrs. John Adams, in South Windham on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
Ek0NK
Grange alIation-FuneraI of Mrs.
 Charles Post.

Ekonk grange held the annual install lation Friday evening. The ceremonies were performed by Past Master E. By ron Gallup, assisted by Mrs. Avery Stanton. MT. Gallup did the work en- tirely from memory and in Q masterly and most impressive manner
 The Sunday morning services in the Line meeting house last Sunday were enriched by d duet by Mrs. George H. Gallup and Miss Nettie Gallup which they rendered most ably.
 Miss Nettie Gallup attended the state grange in Hartford the past week
 Mrs. Julia Wetmore visited in Hart ford and Springfield the past week.
 Enters College.
 Miss Ruby Kellogg has gone to Ober- lin, O.. to pursue special course of study in college. Her sister, Miss Ruth, Is senior in the college there.
 Rev. O. c. Baker of New Hampshire has visited at the parsonage. He was classmate and roommate of MT. Kel- lOgg in college
 The funeral of Mrs. Charles Pratt in the Bitgood district was held Wednes- day afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-14
RAWsON

Visitors Here and Elsewhere.
 Henry Griggs is spending the winter in Lebanon, the guest of his daugh- ter.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Baker were recent Hartford visitors.
 Albert Smith is taking two weeks recess in New York, the guest of his parents.
 Miss Laura Fuller, who has been quite i'll, is convalescent.
 Week end visitors to Willimantie were MT and Mrs Henry Clapp, l.. C. Stocking Miss Anna Burnham and Mir and Mrs. Charles Burnham.
 MT. and Mrs. George Johnson of Abingdon visited at l.. c. Stockings On Wednesday,.
 Mrs. Alice Carey of Hartford is vis- iting her mother, Mrs Dwight Fuller.