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Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
SOUTH COVENTRY
E. 4. Tracy Returns from Pinehurs4
 Additions to Library Shelves.

Mr. and Mrs. Addison Kingsbury have been in Northampton, Mass, this week.
 MT. and Mrs. John M Wood are spending the week end with their daughter in Woonsocket, R. I.
 E. A. Tracy, who has ben spending the winter in Pinehurst, N. C., is at his home for few days. He will re- turn to Lakewood, N. J., where Mrs. Tracy is now staying and where they will be located for some time.
 Entertained Whist Club.
 Mrs. A. E. Harmon entertained the Whist club Wednesday afternoon at her home.
 New Books at Library.
 Eighty new volumes of fiction, etc, have been added to the library and will be in circulation this evening Anna Tillinghast, the young daugfl- ter of MT. and Mrs. David Tillinshast, is recovering from bronchial pneumo- mia.
 The regular meeting of the W. c. T. U. was held with Mrs. Newell this week.
 At Lake Cottage.
 Rev. MT. Lerd of East Hartford is at his cottage at Lake WauSumbaug He is recovering from an attack of ap- pendicitis.
 The Ladies Missionary association will meet with Mrs. W. H. Armstrong next Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
ROCKVILLE
Moses Hart Starts Brush Fire Which
 Gets Beyond His Control.

Deacon Harold R. Crandall occupied the pulpit of the s. D. B. church last Saturday morning.
 No Sabbath school or c. E. meeting vas held Saturday, as a number wish ed to attend the installation services of the new pastor at Ashaway.
 Fire Got Beyond Control.
 A brush fire set by Moses Hart, near his house, Monday got beyond his con- troI and burned over a large tract of woodland from his house to Grassy Pond The mills at Rockville and Gen. tervi1le were shut down, and the men sent to fight the fire. By heroic efforts it was nearly subdued when the wei come rain came in the evening and finished the work. A blaze started once on the east side of the road, and but for immediate action before it got under headway there is no knowing where it would have stopped, as the woods were so dry.
 J. Palmer Greene is confined to his bed with rehumatism.
 Miss Olivia Christie, who has been Ill for the past four weeks, is able to sit up a, little.
 Hon. Benjamin Kenyon, who has been i'll for several weeks, is s1ttlns up some. but is very weak.
 Mrs. Benjamin Kenyon has been il for two weeks.
 Mrs. George R. Collins of Westerly was the guest of her brothers, Way land and Ernest Boss, recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
COLUMBIA
An Entertainment Given by Dramatic
 Club Nets $1o-Notes.

The entertainment given by the Andover Dramatic club, under the au- spices of the West Street Social Eight Ladies club last week. netted the club about S10, which has been added to the fund for the improvement of Utley Hill.
 Herman Wolff. fireman on the N. T.. New Haven S Hartford railroad, made his parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred Wolff, a brief visit on Friday
 MT. and Mrs. Jasper Abramson were with frieuds in Hartford last Saturday and Sunday.
 Homer Isham and E. P. Lyman. Jr., took the civil service examination al Wfllimantic recently for the postal service.
 Summer residents are arriving. Miss Dixon has opened her handsome place on the north shore of the lake, and the Sawyer family from Brooklyn, N Y, have opened the "Bricktop" on the east side of the lake.
 Mrs. Pend1eten of Norwich has been the guest of her friends. Miss Ruth Isham at her home on Chestnut Hill
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert A. Gillette have moved to Liberty Hill Miss Holmes of New London is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Curtis A. Holmes of this place. MT. and Mrs. Louis ". Little of East Hampton were the guests of Mrs Littles mother, MT and Mrs. Emily A. Little, recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
WASHINGTON COUNTY, RI.
UsoUEPAUGH.
$1o,0oo Damage from Forest Firss-- Man Burned to Death-Mrs. George Hatheway's Death.

One of the largest fires that ever visited this vicinity broke otrt Sunday about noon It started on the farm owned by Mrs. William Palmer. All the woodland en Gideon Palmers farm was burned. By hard fighting. the houses were all saved. At one farm house the tenants took out all their clothing, expecting that the house would burn. The house was saved, but all the clothing was burned. The fire jumped the river crossed the road and still sped on. It was o'clock Mon day morning before it was conquered. The largest loser was George s. James. His sflingle and saw mills were both burned and @ large quantity of lumber and shingles The damage was esti- mated at about $10.oeo. Another fire broke out down at Kingston, and there the fire company from Peaceda1e re- sponded, also the village boys. One man, a French woodchopper, was burned to death. He came out of his shanty with two others, but went back supposedly to get his money, and per- ished.
 Mrs. A. c. Kenyon spent Tuesday with relatives at Westerly.
 Mrs. Fanny Bicknell has gone to Rockville to care for Mrs. Elmer Bur dick, who has been i'll for several weeks.
 MT. and Mrs William Aldrich of x& with Gideon Palmer and family. They made the trip by automobile.
 Myrtle Handell visited over Sunday with Annie E.. Kenyon.
 William Palmer of Providence spent Sunday with his mother here.
 David B. Knight was in Shannock recently
 Annie E. Kenyon is spending few days with her sister at Westerly. Sudden Death.
 Mrs. George Hatherway was buried last Wednesday. The funeral services were held at Liberty church Mrs Hatherway had been in poor health but was outdoors Friday with her lit- tie grandchild and fell. The child gave the alarm, and it was found she hae a temorrhage of the brain. She never regained consciousness and died the next day She leaves a son and daugh- ter and three grandchildren.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
STORRS.
Social Enjoyed ty haausfeld oranes--
 Homo Of Local interest.

Rev |. c. Roeers, formerly of Buff falo, N. r., began the duties of a1is pastorate on Sunday, May 7
 The regular meeting of the Mans field grange. No. 44, was held in Grove cottage on Monday evening. It being ladies' night, the pruGramne WAS Ar- ranged by Mrs. c. A. Wheeler. It consisted of vocal solos by Mtpe Ide and readings by Mrs. Dunham of Stat ford. A paper by Mias Hayes on Do- nestle Science. Mrs. Edmond rave the arg uments for ana and Mrs. Fits against woman suffrage; Miss Bayles gave a piano solo. After the lfterary programme cake and ice cream were served.
 Dr.. and Mrs. Charles Thono Entsrfain.
 Dr. and Mrs Charles Thom were a.. home to their friends in their new home on the heights Thursday even ffg from 5 to 10 D. m. The college community were invited and the house was filled with guests. Dr. and Mrs. Them were assisted in receiving by Miss Bay1es and Mrs. Slater The sofns. Ice cream in fancy forms was served with cake
 Winifred Smith cut her wrist severe ly "Wednesday. She was taken to the Wfl1irr&ntfc hospital for treatment.
 Miss Maud Huntington has return ed to storrs after spending the win- ter away.
 Mrs. Charles L. Beach has returned from a visit in i3lakesburg an1 Hamp- ton. Va.
 The bulletin announcing the summer schoca courses has been issued by the college
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
GURLEYWLLE
Recent visitors-Mrs. Frank Wrana's
 Death.


 Miss c. N Turner is with relatives in North Windham for week.
 Henry Durham from Mansfield Gen. ter was at his mothers home Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dwight Beebe from Norwich were at the home of Mrs. Beebes parents, Mir. and Mrs. G. R. Dimock, oyer Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Leroy Tucker from Lebanon. were recent guests of Mrs. Fuckers parents.
 MT. and Mrs John Daggett and son from Mansfield City were in Gurley- vile Monday. attending the funeral of Mrs. Frank Wrzna
 Miss Lila Simonds from Willimantic was a guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Simonds. recently.
 Death of Mrs. Frank Wrana.
 The death of Mrs. Frank wranA oc- cured at her home Friday night. She had been i'll some time. although con- fined to the house but few days. She had been a resident of Gurleyville over two years. and was loved and re- spected by sll who knew Der. Besides -Fer husband, she leaves three children John Wrana of GurIeyville, and two daughters, who live in New York. The funeral was held Monday. Rev. J. F. Robertson officiating. assisted by Rev F. F. Smith. Burial was in the Cur leyville cemetery
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
EAGLEvILLE.
Wire Strung for Electric lighting Sale of Real Estate-Tsaeher to Leave District School.

Supt Joseph Wedge of the Rock ville- Willimantic Lighting company completed his work in this vicinity on Wednesday. Several miles of wire have been strung, connecting Mansfield De- pot Merrcw. South Wilmington and the Connecticut college with the local transformer house.
 It is reported that Miss McGlone. who has been a successful teacher for the past two years in the yillags school. will not return next year, hay ing secured a better appointment.
 Three real estate changes are to take place immediately in the village. The property recently purchasea by Mrs. F. V. Vinton has been sold to Ephrafm Thompson, Mrs. yfnton in turn buying the property now owned by MT. Thempsen. The property of Charles Michel has been sold to out of tswn purchasers.
 County Commissioner Fred 0. Yin ton is confined to the house. with a se- were attack of throat trouble.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
NORTH COVENTRY
Now Pastor Breaches First Sermon ..
 Congregational Church.

A large congregation assembled in the Congregational church Sunday to greet the new pastor. Rev. H. Martin Kellogg, who preached his first ser mon as pastor. The sacrament of the Lords supper was observed. The new pastorate begins under the most favor able auspices. Mir Kellogg's house. hold goods have arrived and his fam iay has set up housekeeping in the large parsonage. which has been thor oughly repaired, papered and paint ed. MT. Kellogg drove his horse from the former home. stopping on the way to visit Rev. L. B. Penney in Scotland, who was a collese fellow student. Mrs. Kellogg has arrived, after visiting rela- tives in New Haven.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
As Hard on Reuf ss on Wilde.

Reuf showed mafly of his old traits
 when he finally had to go to prison. He tested with his sguards and appar- ent1y refused to take his fate with any seriousness. But underneath this lew
 ity any keen observer could see that
 he was very hard hit.
 Prison life to him will be as hard
 as it was to Oscar Wilde, as Reuf has
 lived far more luxuriously than Wilde.
 For ten years he has eaten the dainti-
 est fare prepared by French expert
 chefs and has slept on silken sheets.
 He has had at his command all the
 luxuries of a big city, the deference of
 politicians and millionaires and the
 idolatry of the. ''roughnecks' and the
 unwashed in his party.
 Now he has exchanged his luxurious
 rooms for small cell in San Quentin which he shares with two young San Francisco hoodlums, one of whom is a
 life prisoner for murder. Instead of giving orders he must obey the prison regulations. Instead of broiled chicken for breakfast he eats beef stew and drinks his coffee from a tin cup. In- stead of preparing political coups or legal documents he takes his place in the prison jute mill and winds inter- minahle threads on big bobbins in an atmosphere that is smother of fine dust and small particles Of this EaSr Indian hemp.
 Those who knew Reuf the best say that he will endure confinement well and that when Gov. Johnson goes out of office in three years Reuf will at tempt to secure release on parole. He will be a model prisoner and he will soon be allowed to exchange manual labor in, the jute mill for some clerical
 work more in keeping with his train | ing.
 Certainly San Quentin prison has an l ideal climate and surroundings for a l f,ricnn qr1H r1nQf If tha rich who 1 have spent terms inside it's walls have come out better physically than when 1 they entered it's portals.-San Fran | cisco Letter of March IS.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
SPRING HILL
Local Amateurs Entertain Big Audi : snee with sprishtly Play and Farce.

The two-act drama. Among the Breakers was presented in the town hall Wednesday evening by local play CTS to a full house, many coming from quite a distance. The Mansfield or . chestra furnished music. The several parts of the play were we'll rendered. The net receipts were about $40 which will benefit the Ladies' Aid society. The castsfo1lows: David Murray keep CT of Fairpoint light, W. A. Weld :;
 Larry Divine, his assistant. D. c. F1laherty; Hon. Bruce Hunter. L. J. Storfs: Clarence Hunter, his ward, R. A. storrs; Peter Paragraph, news paper reporter. E. F. Storrs; Scud, Hunters colored servant, c. c. Davis :; Minnie Daze, Hunters niece, Mrs. w.
 l.. Storrs: Bess Starbright, east up by by the the waves" ayes Miss c. F Flaherty: teller, Mrs. W. A. Weld: Biddy Bean, Mrs. c. c. Davis. This was preceded by the farce, How the Story Grew: l: Mrs. Brown, Mrs. W. A. Weld Mrs. Green Mrs. E. F. Storrs: Mrs. Bean,
 Mrs. L. j. Storrs: Mrs. Rice. Mrs. Q. Gardiner; Mrs. Snow, Mrs. B. M. Sears; Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. c. c. Davis; Mrs White Miss Ida E. Reynolds. Local Notes. Judge L. J. Stcrrs, who has been Ill this week, is able to be out. w. A. Weld and E. F. Storrs visited Willimantic Monday.
 George Swift of Coventry drove to the hill Wednesday evening to attend the entertainment.
 Rev L. B. Curtis of South Wood stock was the guest of E. F. Storrs a part of the week.
 Mrs. B. M. Sears visited Springfield on Thursday.
 Miss Susie Johann of College Point l.. l., has been visiting her sister, Mrs Joseph ShilliR.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
WELLINGTON
Peurtrsy- Robbins Marriass-Improve
 ments 1t Baptist Church.

At the Baptist church Sunday after- noon Rev. P. w. Darrow preached from Eph. 5.S, a very helpful discourse.
 Lester Potter of Hartford motored out to attend the Sunday service and to take a. look at the the place where the formers youth was passed during vacations, at least, his father having been the pastor of the Baptist church for several years.
 Thirty-f1ve were registered at Sun day school. 1t was voted to give the longtime feithfu1 lorsanist, Mrs. Hattie c. Robbins Pourtrey wedding gift Mrs. Darrow being appointed to make the purchase.
 Pourtrey Robbins.
 Samuel Pourtrey and Harriet Caro- line Robbins were married by Rev Earl Darrow at the Baptist parsonaEe Saturday evening" Mir Pourtrey is the caretaker at the Baptist church and Miss Robbins has been for long time the oganist.
 Mrs. Preston returned from 'sThe World in Boston, Saturday afternoon having been Accompanied from New tonville to Stafford Springs by te1 niece. Miss Gladys c. Preston.
 To Renovats Church.
 The funds already in hand and free- will offerings from friends (John Her. rick being one) makes it possible te commence work 6n the audience room of the Baptist church. It is tl1oush1 by experts to be more desirable to have the walls finished In water colors The Ladies' Aid society will work in unison with the trustees in carrying forward the improvements.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
HAMPTON
A. D. Roberts Elected Secretary of
 Granse-varieus Items.

Howard Bennett has gone to Nor wich to werk. MT Bennett, who was the secretary of Little River grange. resigned his position. and at the last meeting A. B. Roberts was installed as the new secretary.
 Allen Rounds Of Danielson called on his sister. Lucy Rounds. Sunday.
 Miss Alice Smith and Mrs. c. M. Smith, who have been spending a few days at their cottage, have returned to Hartford. It is expected that they will be here for the summer in a few weeks.
 MT and Mrs. Hansel made trip to their summer nome here last Monday. They made the trip by automobile.
 Mr. and Mfs. Dwight Pt5lflps were Wihimsntic visitors Wednesday.
 Miss Gladys Hyde led the YP meet ing sunday evening. Subject taken frsm the Life of Ruth.
 Miss s. Elizabeth Burchnall spent q lew days last week in Willimantie. the guest of Miss Florence Bugbee.
 Miss Bertha Bennett spent Friday and Saturday with her sister, Mrs. Arthur E.. Pearl.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
Baby Roarders.
SIAFFoRDvIL.LE
Item. Noted Here and There.

Mrs. Cora Lloyd, who has been with her sister Mrs. Emory Phelps, for the last few weeks, returned to her work at Stafford Springs recently
 Mrs. Walter Baker of Hartford wis., ited her mother, Mrs. Sarah Potter and sister, Mrs. Arthur Bosworth, last week.
 MT. and Mrs. Albertus Walker aand family have moved Into the Csvanauzh house, purchased by Bert Walker
 Mir and Mrs. Mahisn West and Mir and Mrs. Charles Smith visited friends in Wales. Mass, last Sunday.
 Frank White and Robert Walker are working in North Windham
 Mrs. Asa Harris and Mrs. Mary Heck visited relatives in Union Iasi Sunday.
 iss Nellie Pagan has secured em pIoyment in Hydevilie mill.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
HOLLAND COUNTY
SOUTH WELLINGTON
New Drinking Fountain--Wiiiiam O.. EIdredge Rsappeinted Dog Warden Baseball Interests.

The new tank for the drinking foun- tain to be placed at Glass. Factory cor ner has arrived and will soon be placed In position.
 | This (Saturday) afternoon the Elm eralds of Willimantic are to be here, and Manager Potter has been making sem4 changes in the lineup of the lo- cal team. 1t will please the rooters to know that the old faverite. Joe prue, of EaGieville, will be on dutY Mrs. E. J. Holman is spending a few days with her son, Charles w Holman, fin Manchester
 Misses Alice and Julia Dennan spent Sunday In Pittsfie1d, Mass, guests of
 Mir. and Mrs. V. E. Malo.
 Reappeintsd Dog Warden. William O. Eldredxe has been reap pointed dog warden and will soon be
 looking after delinquent dog owners.
 At the stated communication of
 evening there will be work on the M. M. degree and business in connection
 with the proposed rededfcation H. N. Worden has moved his family and household goods to Willimantic,
 where he is running a domestic bakery.
 The electric power wires have been
 brought to the mill and now comes the indefinite wait for transformers. Mrs Stephen Slingsby and daughter
 of Woodstock Valley have been spend : ing a few days here and have made calls on number of friends. Staffordvillss Won. The ball game last Saturday was not exactly & contest. The Staffords showed the better organization and team work, the locals being at dis advantage owing to the lack of any
 opportunity for team practice. Later
 in the season it is hoped to see the
 seora ot 10 to 1 reversed.
 Through an oversight preparations
 were not made for the communion ser vice last Sunday and so it will be held tomorrow.
 Willie, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Pobuds. was taken to the Wilkmantic hospital Tuesday morning to be op- erated or for appendicitis. Injured in Trolley Accident.
 William Pike returned Tuesday from Hartford. where his father, who was injured in a trolley accident at Man chester, is now in the hospital, and in critical condition.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
ASHFORD
Church Nsws-SoeiaI We'll Attendsd--
 Stock in Store Sold.


 The sacrament of the Lords supper was observed at the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Fred A. Bowen led the Y. P. s. c. E. meeting at the chapel in the or Keith was at ths organ
 Mrs. Parry has returned from a. visit to relatives at Fort Murray. N. Y. She also took trip to the Blue Noun tains.
 Mfr. and Mrs Jacob Hawkins have moved from the west part of the town to one of Dr. IT. Fl. Converse's tene- ments. They were formerly from New York They have a daughter in school there.
 .. D. Curtis of the north part of Ashford and his sen. William R. of Stamford. with his little daughter, called on relatives here on the 9th. iMrs. William Spink and little dausl- ter, Eyean0r, spent the week end with the formers parents in Pomfret. little son. Welcome. of willimantic. spent several days here, guests of Mir. and Mrs. Welcome Davis.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Charles D. Tatem ac- rompanied by Miss Mabel Jones and Miss Eleanor Keith, visited in Willi- mantle on Saturday
 MT. and Mrs Arthur Keith visited Worcester Saturday. the 6th.
 Sale Of Stock.
 J. ]. Young has sold his store goods to A M.. Bowen. who has removed them to his store.
 Mrs. Jane Grey has gone for a. stay of several weeks with her son at New port. R. I.
 Eighty Attend Social.
 Eighty or more attended the social Friday evtning. May 5th, given by the Ladies' Aid society oof the Methodist church in the vestry. A baked bean supper was served. Rev. A. Withey read an original poem. Miss Alice !. Carpenter gave a reading. and music ana singing were interspersed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
HEBR0N|
saccsssfuI Play oIvsn by pupils -Dex Social FoIIsws- shedsy Nil grrn.


 The play given by the pupils of the Hebron preparatory school Friday eve% ming, May 5. was q great succeSs. The hall was crowded. Before and be- tween the acts mu1fc and singing by Miss Say1es of Columbia was Timely rendered. The school quartefte rem dered a song. ana there were recita- of the school After the play box social was held. the boxes being auc- toned by George Little. Dancing filled out the remainder of the evening. As Principal 8 T. Marshall attend ed the teachers convention Friday. May 5, in Norwich. there was no school on Hebron green.
 Sermon by Rev. Joel Ives.
 The Rev. Joel Ives preached in the Congregational church. Sunday morn ing. His address was very pleasing to the audience.
 Mil Burned.
 Thursday morning. about 10 o'clock. the shoddy mill in Grayvi1le, skffown as the big mill, was destroyed with all it's contents. except about $208 worth of goods. No insurance had been placed upon the machinery and stock. How the fire started is unknown. The Christian Endeavor society on Sunday was led by Miss M. Christine Brink, who had very interesting topic.
 Miss Elizabeth Craig of South Man. chester has recently been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Raymond. The Rev. John Solomon Porter will preach in the Congregational church Sunday morning, May 14, of Bohemia, Before and After. Special music will be given by the choir.
 Mrs. Craig of South Mancheste :, who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Raymond, returned home Friday
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
ABINGT0N
Grange Dramatic Club Rshsarsina
 Play.


 Dr. Hutchins was in Boston Mon- day.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Mackintosh of Hyde Park, Mass, are at J. H. ElIi- otis
 Harvey Chase is working for Lew s Avcrill
 Miss May Stoddard is gaining slowly after an operation for appendicitis at the Day. -Kimball hospital
 Rehearsins Drama.
 The Dramatic club of Wolf Den grange is rehearsing drama entitled The Blundering MT. Brown. The cast or characters includes David Brown, Lyman Fftts; Jack Armssronx Arthur Ddnielson; Dr. Horton, Leonard Wat son; Patrick Dolan, Arthur Gallup Mrs. Brown. Edith Briggs Clara Brown, Marion Smith; Bessie Brown, Hattie Derielson; Maggie Murphy, Roxanna Wilbur.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-13
SOUTH WlNpHAm.
Personal It.ms-Rain Sadly Needed.


 Mrs. Nellie Tubbs is visiting. her son, George Tubbs, near Boston. William Backus and L. F. Backus were visitors. in Hartford Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Crane has been confined to the house by illness Harry Avery was a week end vis- itor in Boston, where ne attended the great missionary exposition.
 Mrs. c. c. Harris has returned from stay in Hartford
 Fred Peckham was in Norwich on Monday. - Mrs. Henry Scribner, who has been Ill with tonsilitis, is out once more. Miss Mary Hatch and Miss Carrie Hatch were recent visitors in Hart ford.
 Attended Masonic Meeting. E. W. Avery was in New Haven on Tuesday, attending 8 Masonic meet ing.
 Fred Binns of Norwich has beer spending few dss with his sister Mrs. John Lewis.
 Mrs A. C. Kinney is spending sev- eral weeks with her nephew, Clifford Kinney of Hartford f '5 Ethel Golden Is spending the weel end with Mildrsd Tilden of Norwich Mrs Daniel Ives is i'll. Willis Slate leaves this (Saturdav1 morning to attend the World in Bos- ton.
 Need of Rain.
 It was a disappointment to all thai the cloudy weather Tuesday brough no rain, as the ground is very dr, Tor this time of the year. rE Mrs. c. ". Murdock was in Nor. wich Wednesday.