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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
WESTMINSTER
Sunday School Elects officers-LocaI
 School Open for Winter Term.

The Sunday school reorganized on Sunday and elected the following of hcers for the ensuing year. Superin- tendent. Rev. A. A. Smith. assistant superintendent, Miss Grace Rathbun: secretary and treasurer Mrs. Amelia Ltnnell; librarian, Miss Alma New ton; board of managers, Edgar H. Parkhurst. Mrs A. A. Smith, Miss Grace Rathbun and the pastor.
 The week of prayer is being observ- cd this week by the Congrega tionaI church. Cottage prayer meetings will be held every evening ercept Satur- day.
 The annual business meeting of the Westminster Congregational church will be held in the church house next Monday afternoon at o'clock.
 Miss Katherine Pfluiger has return cd to her home in New York city aft CT spending the vacation with MT. and Mrs. c. Smith at Brookside farm.
 Miss Evangeline Smith returned to Worcester this week.
 Mrs. Ellen Parker of Brooklyn spent several days last week with her moth CT. Mrs Sybel Baker
 MT. and Mrs. F. F. Sage has return ed from a visit in Durham.
 Paul St. Jean entertained friends from Anthony, R. l., recently.
 School in Gay Head district began on Tuesday with the same teacher. Mrs. Sybel DeGrenier.
 Miss Lila ogden of Rockville re- sumed her duties as teacher in this district the first of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Slate Roof Being Laid on New Church
 Personal Interests,

Franklin Gurley returned Mondav to Worcester, Mass, to resume his studies. His cousin, Fred Chapman. who had been here for d week, return ad with him to his home in that city,
 Misses asSee and Julia Denman re- turned Monday erom a visit of 2 few cays with their sister, Mrs W. F.. Malo in Pittsheld, Mass.
 William A. James Is much improved.
 Adler $. Potter was able to be ous doors for little while Wednesday Ge hopes to be able to return to work next A=%s5y,
 Hlen are at work oN the new church this week laying the slate roof. Car penterS are doing the interior work.
 MT. and Mrs. William H. Bracket, Mrs Lena Vorper Bracket and daugh- ter Hazel attended the wedding of MT. Rrackett's niece. Miss Elva Phil Lips, in Springfield, Mass. last Satur- day.
 Misses Lizzie and Helen Dirnock ana Louis Dimock attended the wedding of their cousin, Miss Grace Knox, in Hartford Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
EAST WOODSTOCK
Local Man to Drill 800 Foot Well in
 Ponfret.

Misses Maria and Helen Chandler of New York and Westboro, spent last week with their parents, MT. and Mrs. J. F. Chandler.
 School opened Monday after weeks vacation.
 To Drill We'll at Pomfret.
 L. F. Lindeman has a new we'll drilling machine and has been in Pom fret several days, getting it moved from the station to Courtlands, the fine estate of Mrs. Hoppin, where he has a contract for a 500-foot well.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. H. Potter have been entertaining their nephew. Frank Pot ter of Upton, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. E. May spent the week end with C. C. Aldrich and fam fly at Pomfret Center.
 Mir and Mrs Silas Allen, six daugh- ters, of New Haven, and Halsey Al len of Holden were guests of their sister, Mrs. L. H. Lindeman's family last week
 Communion was observed at the Congregational church last Sunday. Rev. George Waters supplied the pull pit, as Rev. T. A. Turner is still con- fined to his home
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
WOODSTOCK
Miss Edith H. Hall of Mt. Hoiyoke College Gives interesting Lecture Opening of Academy.

Miss Edith H. Hall, PhD., of Mt Holyoke college gave an interesting lecture Saturday evening on How Buried Cities Are Discovered and Ex- cavated. Miss Hall had charge of ex- cavation work in Crete last year, and told of the care necessary in digging so as not to break or injure whatever may be found. Part of her work was excavating in cemetery which dated back to 200O E. C.. The lecture was illustrated by stereopticon views of the country and of the pottery and images found. Miss Hall delivered the same lecture before the Archaeological society in Providence last week.
 Briefs and Personals.
 Mrs. Herbert Sharpe of Pomfret spent last week with her sister, Mrs. Clarence IT. Child.
 Mrs. George A. Bowen has bought the land owned by the Morse estate.
 Mir and Mrs. Bass of Hyde Park, Mass, were over Sunday guests of H. T. Child.
 Miss Mabel Ritch has returned to her school work at Yonkers, N. Y.
 Mrs. John F. Russell is ill with bronchitis.
 Mrs. Barnard of Naples Me, is wis., iting Miss Ella Perley.
 Woodstock Academy opened the win- ter term Tuesday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
SOUTH WOODSTOCK
Miss May Flynn Entertairs-Ladies'
 Aid Society Elects Officers.


 Miss Nellie Lowe lately suffered a relapse, but is now slowly recovering.
 On Saturday night a goodly com pany of our young people gave Miss Mary Flynn a plea asant surprise at her home in honor of her birthday. Most of the company remained to watch the old year out.
 John BurIeson has been confined to his house for several weeks with rheumatism.
 MT. and Mrs. Harmon Morton are home from their wedding trip and are at the home of Mrs. Rowland.
 Misses Nellie Burleson Mary Flynn, Blanche Shippee and Mildred Wells re- turned this week to ths'r respective schools.
 Church Rally Day.
 The church will observe a roll call on the afternoon of the 18th in con- nsction with it's annual business meet ing. Supper will be served by the La- dies Aid society, and general rally will be held at 7.30 with special music and preaching by Dr. A. E. Coats of Hartford. Deacon Arthur Williams has been appointed to present an out line history of the church at the roll call
 Meeting of Ladies' Aid Society.
 The Ladies Aid society held it's an- nual business meeting at the home of Miss Ida Sanger on Wednesday aft ernoon. Last years officers were re- elected. The society voted to con- tribute the same amount for church expenses as last year, and to pay for a substitute in the absence of ths regular organist.
 Mrs. L. B. Curtis and Miss G. Marie Cortiss left on Friday for Bermuda to spent part of the winter.
 The week of prayer was observed with services on Tuesday morning and on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
NEW LONDON COUNTY
LEDYARD
Special New Year Services--items of
 Local Interest.

Rev. W. F. White preached a ser mon appropriate to the Now Year on sunday morning. A good sized audi cuce was present. The individual com r.union set presented to the church by Edwin Reynolds of Providence was used for the first time. Three new members were added to the church by letter. vote of thanks was extended 70 Edwin Reynolds for his gift of the communion set, also to Mrs. Charles Cutting. for a sum of money to help defray the expenses of the celebration of the tooth anniversary of the church recently held: also to Mir. Bill of Springfield. Mass, for a poem printed in book form and presented to the church.
 The selectmen have appointed Fred Arick w. Burton town forest fire war den and Dr. Nathan c. Gray dog war den.
 Two Hogs Weigh HOO.
 Frank c. Maynard. who usually raises the largest hogs in Ledyard killed two recently that weighed HOO pounds.
 Miss Florence Adams of Montville. who has been teacher in district No. { during the fall term. has resigned. A now teacher has been secured for the winter 'eTm.
 Mrs. Enoe Gray has been confined to her house for four days with the grip
 Miss Annie l.. Baldwin of Norwich was New Year guest of Mrs. S. H. sfoldridgs,
 Miss Marion Gallup returned to her school in New Haven Monday.
 Representative William l. Allyn went to Hartford Tuesday.
 E. Luther Gray and Thomas Avery returned to St1rrs colleeg Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
SOUTH LYME
Visitors and Visiting About the Town.

George Archer. tower operator in this place. spent Christmas with relatives and friends in Philadelphia.
 William H. Slate of Massachusetts visited his uncle, William c. Slate, this week.
 Mrs. J. W. Roatb is home from 1voryton for a brief stay.
 Allan Speirs of Lyme was in tho vil- Iage this week.
 Mrs James Champion is visiting her mother in Ivoryton.
 Raymond Stanhope, who recently un- derwent an operation at the Memorial hospital, is improving rapidly and his many friends hope to see him home again soon.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Comstock and daughter of New Haven were the guests oS NIT. and Mrs. F. C. Payne over the holidays.
 Fred Comstock of Boston visited hls grandparents. Mir. and Mrs. F. C. Payne over Sunday.
 Mrs. John Hopscn was the guest of Mrs F. c. Payne this week.
 Rev. w. Shepard held services at the Union chapel Sunday afternoon.
 Albert Stanton of Ivoryton was the guest of his parents, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Stanton. over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
THOMPSON
Meeting of Woman's Mis sionary Soci-
 ety-Visitors and Visiting.

Charles and Jerome Ross were the guests of their parents, MT. and Mrs l.. N. Ross, last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Baclius of Andover have been visiting their son, Edmund s. Eackus.
 Miss Sarah Munyan visited Mrs. E.rhardt of Boston over Sunday.
 Schools reopened on Tuesday of this week.
 Miss Edith Cruff returned to Nor ristown, N. J., on Tuesday and Miss Elizabeth Eddy to Storrs to each
 The Womans Missionary society of the Congregational church met We'd nesday afternoon with Mrs. E. S. Backus
 Rev. and Mrs J. K Moore held a New Years reception Monday after noon.
 Miss Doris Card of Putnam is visit ing MT. and Mrs. G. A. Pettis.
 The Theft Detecting society held it's annual meeting for the election of officers Monday afternoon.
 Rev. John K. Moore begins his talks with the young people of the church at the parsonage on Saturday. Janu- ary !, at D. rn
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
HAMBURG
Funeral of Mrs. Danisls-Visitors and
 Visiting.

Mrs Lizzie Dean spent a few days with here parents this week.
 Mrs. J. l.. Lord was d visitor in Hartford the past week.
 Carlton Ravens and John Corcoran of Norwich spent 9 few days this week at ymsn Harding's.
 Mrs Hosford is entertaining her friend Mrs. Babcock, from New York.
 Donald Reynolds is suffering from an attack of grip.
 The schools in this town began last Tuesday.
 The funeral of Mrs Alice Daniels, whose dsa tn occurred in East Lyme. was held st the home of her daughter, Mrs. TOwer, Friday afternoon.
 C. II. Clark gave a social and dance last Wednesday evening.
 R. M. Jewett returned home Thurs day morning after attending the in- auFuration al Hartford.
 Charles Beebe was in Essex on busi- ness fa st Wednesday.
 Miss Ada Harding returned to King ston Agricultural college the first of the week where she ls studying do- m@stic scisnce.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07

The council for the ordination ~f Miss Marion Fl. Jones to the ministry will be called at D. m., next Mon day. in the Congregational church. in Staffordville, pastors and delegates coming from the neighboring Congre- gational churches of Holland and Hart ford counties. The service of ordina- tion and recognition is planned for ' D. m. Among those to be present and take part will be Rev. R. H. Potter. D.D., First Congregational church oS Hartford: Rev. c. F. Carter and Rev. H. A. Blake of Hartford, Rev. c. S. Mckinley of Rockville, Rev. M. L. Burton, D.D., president Smith college. Northampton. Mass; Rev. J. W. Bal lantine, West Stafford. and Rev. F.. c. Clapp of Stafford Springs. and Rev. J. $. Ives, secretary of the Mission ary society of Connecticut, will De present and bring tho greeting of the Congregational churches at large.
 Personal Items.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Ormsby nov ed to one of the tenements of the silk house.
 Arthur Chandler returned Monday. after a visit of a few days with rela- uVes 1n Coventry.
 Miss Mabel Eaton, who has been wis. iting her aunt. Mrs. II. M. Vain re- turned to Boston Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
MOOsUP
New Organ at Methodist Church to Be Dedicated Soon-Famiiy Party Accident.

 Mrs. J. M. Andrews of Providence has been the guest of Moosup friends the past week.
 Miss Annie Hill was the guest of friends in Providence Tuesday and Wednesday,
 The Week of Prayer is being ob- served by the churches, services being held every evening except Saturday.
 To Dedicate New Organ. The new organ for the Methodist church has arrived and is being put in place this week by worknen from Hartford. Dedicatory services will be held at an early date.
 Son to Oversee Business. Floyd Cranska and daughters. liar riet and Evelyn, are to leave the lat ter part of January for a three months tour to Egypt and the Holy Land. MT. Cranslla's business will be left for his son Lucius to attend to.
 Dinner Party of Fourteen. MT. and Mrs. Elmer Mathewson of East Greenwich, Everett Mathewson and two children. Vivian and Fay, of Scituate, were guests of Mir. and Mrs. Amasa Mathewson last Monday, other relatives and friends making gather ing of fourteen at dinner.
 Mrs. Samuel Goldberg has returned from two months visit in Buffalo. N.
 
 that city, came home with her for a visit.
 Cut by Glass.
 Clarence, the little son of Mir. and Mrs. Linwood Salisbury. fell q few days ago and cut deep gash in his leg, striking on a piece of glass Theodore Pito of Willimantic and Harry and sister Laura of Mechanics vile have been spending a few days with Mrs. Emma Pito in Olneyville. s. M. Varney of the wooden mill of flee is suffering with an attack of
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
FRANKLIN
prefsssor Clinton Of Storrs to Lecture in Town HaIl-LoeaI Notes of Pass ing Interests.

Professor Clinton of Storrs will lec- ture at the town hall Jan. 18th at 1 o'clock on soil and fertilizers under the auspices of the Boys club. It will be free to everyone.
 1Ir and Mrs. Harry D. Gager of NTOberiy Mo are visiting MT. Gager's rather and mother. Mir. and Mrs. Her non G2ger.
 A theater party composed of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Rock wood, Ella and Frank Redwood. Mrs. Jeannette Hoffman, Nriss Ella Hoffman, Miss Florence Hoffman, Mrs. Fred Race, Mrs. George T.. Ladd Mrs. Hermon A. Gager. Mrs. Harry r. Ciager and Mrs. Clifford IT. Robinson attended Polfs on Wednes- day afternoon.
 NIT. and Mrs. Earl Rogers have re- turned to Norwich after spending the holidays with Mrs. Rogers grand mother. Mrs Antoinette Hastings.
 Miss Faith Gsger has returned to Providence. R. I.
 S. S Hyde was in Hartford on Tuesday
 Mrs. Frank Hastings of Greeneville has been spending few days with Mrs. Antoinette Hastings.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
WAUREGAM
Social Clubs Successful Dance-Mills
 Running Full Time.

The Social club held very enjoyable dance in Wauregan hall New Years eve. A large number was present. A supper prepared by Mrs. John Phillips was served. The Beacon Singing or chestra of Webster furnished music.
 Amos Kendall, who has been i'll a long time improves slowly.
 Mrs. Gertrude Tracy and son visited Worcester relatives New Years.
 Miss Ethel Kies of Putnam and Miss Annie Peck of Willmantic were guests of local relatives and friends recently.
 Mills in Full Operation.
 The mills are in full operation for the first time in long period.
 Mrs. Patrick Lanahan. who has been suffering from bad fall. is still con- fined to her bed but is somewhat im- proved.
 The funeral service of Mrs. George Shepard. a former resident here, was held at the Congregational church las, Thursday A quartette composed of Mrs. Henry Leach. Mrs. Gertrude Tracy, Fred Austin and Arthur Leach sang several hymns. The body was placed in the tomb at Central Village.
 J. w. Atwood has been confined at home the past few days with the grip
 A sunrise service was held at the Congregational church last Sunday Tn0ruinp
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
RGWSOM

William Ide spent Wednesday at Willimantic.
 Ben Colburn of Lebanon was at his home here over Wednesday,
 Merton Phillips and W H Phillips were Putnam callers on Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dwight Phillips spent Sunday with relatives in Providence.
 Miss Rachel Kenyon is visiting her sister. Mrs. Everett Whitehouse
 Those who attended the inaugural bali at Hartford were Mir. and Mrs. William II. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Phillips. Frank Phillips, Mrs. Albert Mills, Miss Louise kimbaH and A. L. Miller.
 Mrs. Martha Melvin has returned to Mansfield to spend the winter with her daughter. Mrs. Charles 0. Thomp-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
SOUTH WIMDHAM.
Obituary Notes-Accidents During the WeeE--pansy Picked on Monday.

Mrs. L. Williams and Irving Will Hams of Greeneville were guests of Mrs. Nellie Tubbs on Sunday.
 Miss Rena Murdock and Mrs. Nell lie Dunleavy spent Monday and Tues day in Voluntown
 Mrs. Russell Bakers Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. Russell Baker was held Monday afternoon at 1.30, the Rev. Harry Grimes officiating. Irene LaClare was a recent visitor at Taftville.
 G. A. Murdock is visiting his son, George Murdock of Attleboro.
 Death Of Miss Jezek.
 Miss Annie Jezei1, who arrived here from New York on Tuesday last died Wednesday morning of tuberculosis. Mrs. Henry Scribner, Mrs. Alfred Card, Mrs. Mary Larkham and George Chamberlain have been confined to the house by illness.
 Mrs. George Stiles is spending a few days with Ter sister, Mrs w. Cady Fitch of New Haven.
 Albert Myers has moved his family to, Willimantic. Timothy Watts is to occupy the house vacated by him. The house occupied by MT. Roulard is leased to Charles Crandall of Frank lin.
 Recent Accidents.
 c. M Murdock had his foot badly laceTaIeQ Dy the IaUlIiS OI a cdStILS on Tuesday at the Smith Winchester machine shop.
 Byron Baker while c1opping wood on Monday was struck by a flying piece, badly injuring his face. MT. and Mrs. William Backus and Miss Mary and Mrs. Lilly Hatch were in Norwich Wednesday attending the funeral of Joseph Post.
 January Pansy.
 Mrs. F. F. Peckham picked a pansy in bloom in the open air on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
DAfvILLE
Annual Election of Ladies' Aid Soci- ety-New Years Reception by Rev. and Mrs. Reynolds.

R. F. D. Carrier William N. Bur nett spent Sunday and New Years the guest of Providence friends.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. N. Lorne Greig Wednesday aft ernoon. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Presi- dent, Mrs. William F. Bidwef; vice president, Mrs ". J. Reynolds: sec retary, Miss Bernice Cogswell: treas urer, Mrs Frank W. Bennett
 Fred Ormsbee has moved his family to the tenement lately occupied by James Shaw.
 Austin Brooke has returned to the
 Robert K. Bennett and a friend spent the holidays with Mrs Fannie Bennett
 D. L. Downs family has returned from a New York visit.
 MT. and Mrs. Gustave Bergstron spent the holidays with their daugh- ter, Miss Louise Baker.
 New Years Reception.
 Rev. and Mrs W. J Reynolds gave in the vestry of the Congregational church. The room was decorated prettily in green. Mrs. Mary D. Stokes and Mrs. W. F. Bidwell poured.
 George Bennett spent New Years with his mother.
 MfS. MOlSe Page enLerIalned TOT the week end MT. and Mrs. Louis Dennis and two daughters.
 Miss Esther Holly has returned to her school in Willimantic.
 Wilfrid Billings spent New Year s in town.
 Attorney Sabin Sayles Russell was made clerk of the house in Hartford, "Wednesday.
 Richard Harris has gone to Provi- dence to work.
 Miss May Lyons and Miss Nellie Emerson have returned from g visit with Putnam friends
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
POMFRET CENTER
Dramatic Club Gives Entertaining Farces-Change in Grange Officers.


 Farces-Change in Grange Officers.
 The Arlington Dramatic club on Fri day of last week gave a highly enter Taining farce comedy entitled The Third Degree, in the Grange. The 13 officers were supposed to be a ladies by men in women's costumes and ac- cessories. The affair was a great sue cess. Much labor was expended on was conceded to have most complete disguise, although the palm for great est beauty and grace was conceded to Earl Sharpe, a student at C0-4e eSt1- cut agricultural college. This rarce was followed by a farce by three young ladies, Misses F'itts, Smith and Wilbur. which was also excellent Dancing followed
 Lawmakers at Hartford.
 Senator Elliott and Representatives Thompson and Coveu were in Hart ford Tuesday and Wednesday at the capitol, attending caucuses and other meetings incident to the opening of the legislature and the inauguration
 B. E. Brown was in Hartford on Wednesday and attending the inaug- uration.
 At the regular meeting of Wolf Den grange, the resignations of MT. and turer elect were read
 Mrs. Alice Wilbur was elected mas ter and Mrs. Walter Brown was elect ed lecturer
 Mrs. E. F. Brown is visiting in Wor- caster
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
PH0ENIxVlLlE
Mrs. Lathrop Has Shock, Fracturing
 Hip in Fall.

Mrs. Lathrop. Mrs. G. A. Reeds mother, had a shock Saturday, Decem- Der 31, and in falling to the floor frac- tured her hip. Although her age is against her. her wonderful vitality has kept her up and she is conscious and resting easily. Mir. Reed was visiting in Hartford and Mrs. Reed was in Willimantic at the time of the at tack.
 Mir and Mrs. J. McNair spent New Years at their home here. returning to Lynn Wednesday.
 c. P. Latham was best man at the Keene- Curtis wedding in Eastford, New Years day.
 C. P. Latham and c. c. Downing were recent Worcester visitors.
 Mme. De Riva continues to improve a the WiIlimantic hospital.
 The Phoenix Carpet company ex- poets to be running soon.
 School commenced Tuesday after the holiday vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
WARREnVlLLE
Funeral Of Mrs. George Dean--Iee
 Harvested by Local Farmers.

The funeral of Mrs. George Dean was held at her home on "Wednesday, Rev. E. c Bugbee officiating.
 Mrs Ar0d Ormsby Of North Gros . venordsle spent Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. $. L. Case.
 Mrs. Levi Upton O. Mansfield Cen ter has -been caring for her mother. Mrs. George Dean.
 Some of the school children have chicken pox.
 School opened Monday after a weeks vacation.
 Mrs. Edmund Lovejoy returned to Pawtucket last Friday, after spend = ing a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. s. LoukS.
 William Gardner, who has been ill is more comfortable
 Legislators Begin Duties.
 ReQresentatiyeS Nathaniel knoXl-
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Frank V. Lyon of South Wiadham was q recent caller in this vicinity.
 Miss Bertha RI. Clark is at home after six weeks stay with her sister. Mrs. Frank R. Burdfck, at Norwich.
 Mrs. Fred L.. Hyde is caring for Mrs. George l. Wheeler
 Dr. John Q. Smith. Mrs. Harriet Bugbee MT. and Mrs. James W. Nor gan and Thomas Mellen were guests of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Conlon, New Years day.
 Mrs Carrie F.. Clark is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank R. Burdick, at Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
MASHAPAUG
Rain Welcomed by AII-Fishins ss the
 Lake.

New Years morn people wore smiles in spite of the dull weather, and wers thankful for the welcome rain sent 10 fill wells which have caused much in- convenience, carrying water for many days and weeks.
 Messrs. Adams, Bouchard, IIabelIa and Laplante, all of Southbridge,spen last week fishing at Lake Aasha- paug.
 Miss Irene Kelly and sister, Alice of Southbridge, passed one day last week with Miss Frances Walker.
 Doris Hewlett, daughter of Oliver l.. Hewlett, was taken to the Melross sanitartum last week Thursday.
 Joseph Leveille, one of tho local fishing sports, landed a pickerel from Alum pond Monday which weighed l-2 pounds.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Smith passeI last Saturday in Worcester, Mass.
 Mrs. Ella Cummin. who has been iII for the past week, is convalescent
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

A. D. Briggs of Pomfret was in town New Years day.
 Miss Edith Carpenter is recovering from an attack of grip.
 Harold D. Briggs returned to Pom fret Sunday.
 w. $. Kenyon and daughter spent New Years in Putnam.
 o. A. Hiscox and Allen W. Kenyon were in Hartford Wednesday.
 Clarence Briggs has entered the employ of Madam Bansamon