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Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Several from here attended the fire mans muster at Putnam.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Smith and Miss Mitchell of Danielson were at Allen W. Kenyons Wednesday,
 Mrs. A. L. Bloom, accompanied by her mother Mrs. Markham of North Carolina, is visiting relatives in South Lancaster, Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs Allen w. Kenyon spent Sunday in Willimantic.
 Mrs. Oliver A. Hiscox is visiting friends in Flushing, N. ".
 Mrs. Gage is spending few weeks with her brother, Ripley ChamDerfs1n.
 Roland Corbin has moved his fam fly to Plloenixville and entered the em- ploy of $. A. Wheaton.
 Raymond Hall has returned from a trip to New York.
 MT. Kelso and family return to New York city in a few days, he having rented his farm
 Ferdinand Kenyon has returned from a trip up the Hudson.
 A. w. Kenyon and family of Put nam recently visited at Allen W. Ken yon's.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Albert Miner Suspected of Theft-
 Supper for Sons of Veterans.


 Albert Miner of Scotland is suspec.. ed of breaking into the home of An drew Kennison and taking two watch es, a suit of clothes, shirt. collar, tie gun and shells. He had slept in Kennison's barn the previous night, next day it is thought he took the things. He is also wanted by the Willimantic police
 Mrs. William Simmons has been a recent visitor in Greene, R. I.
 Mrs George Loring entertained Miss Greenman of Norwich Sunday.
 Mrs. Alvah Vassar and son Elmer have been visitors at the home uf Amasa Mathewson in Moosup.
 George Loring of Worcester spent Sunday at his home.
 William Shaughnessey was in Nor wich Tuesday,
 Miss Rose Seguin has been a visitor in Norwich.
 Daughter christened.
 Mildred Florence, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs John Martin, was chris tened Saturday at the Martin home near Green Hollow, by Rev. MT. Rob erts, pastor of the Moosup Methodist church.
 The Simmons house on Main street vacated by Mrs. Mary Medbury, has been rented to Thomas Weaver Edward Cutler was in Providence Wednesday.
 County Commissioner Charles E. Barber was in Brooklyn Wednesday.
 Howard. oldest son of James Kelle- hern, has recently had growth on his eye removed by a Norwich oculiSt.
 Mrs. William Jewett, who recently underwent a successful operation at the St. Vincent hospital, Worcester, is at her mothers home in South bridge, Mass, where she is regainlng her health.
 Mr and Mrs. Henry Levalley were in Putnam Monday. Thomas Holmes of Norwich was a Monday visitor. Miss Martha Duckworth of Daniel son visited here Monday. George Gillette has been in Boston. S. of V. Meeting and Supper. Tho Sons of Veterans had meet ing and supper at Barber's hall on Tuesday evening. Conrade Charles Lewis furnished cigars for the mem bers.
 Miss Lucy Pope spent Sunday al her home in Canterbury. Mrs. Arnold B. Mathewson, Mra. Frank Tillinghast, Mrs. Charles Bragg and Miss Lucy Broadhead were in Norwich to see The Man of the Hour at Polls theater. Mrs. William Dean, Miss Phebe Barber and Mrs. Howard Cross spent Saturday with relatives in South Kill ingly. Elmer Crouch of Montville spent Sunday at John CapwelPs. Miss Blanche Caplette spent Sum day with rela lives in Putnam. Mrs Warren Hopkins and Master Alfred Hopkins have been guests of Mrs Andrew Meech in Danielson. Frederick Smith of Danielson is as sistirg at the Central market this week. as the manager, John Phillips, is moving his household goods here from Danielson. The Kings Daughters had bean supper at their rooms Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
WOODSTOCK
Howard M Chandler Found Dead in
 Bed-Talk on the Bible.

The community was saddened on Saturday when word was received that Howard NJ. Chandler of Orange, N. J.. had been found dead in bed that morning. death being due to heart disease. MT. ChanG<er was in the em- ploy of the General Electric company and on Friday evening had charge of an electrical display, appearing to be in usual health. He was the only son of Arthur D. Chandler. and grandson of the late Amasa Chandler. The body was brought here on Tuesday for burial in the Chandler lot.
 Local Notes.
 Louis A. Chandler of Boston was in town Tuesday to attend the burial of his nephew.
 Mrs. George Wells of Southbridge, who has been visiting Mrs. William Mathewson, has returned home.
 MT. and Mrs. William J. Lindeman and Master Walter Lindeman were over Sunday guests of MeIruih F. Hyde in New London.
 F. w. Hinrichs gave most inter- esting talk on the Bible at the Chris tian Endeavor meeting Sunday eve ming.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
WINDHAM
Guests and TraveIers-Dsleeates to
 Conventions-Wedd

Mr. and Mrs. Slate. who have been attending the New England exposi- tion in Boston, returned Monday
 Mrs. Celia Rood of Leonard Bridge has been visiting Mrs. W. c. Card.
 Mrs. Hanna of Collinsville is visit ing her sister, Mrs Nellie Tubbs.
 Mrs. C. l.. Clinton and Mrs. F. E. Peckham returned Thursday from the state W. C. T. U. convention at Meri- Howard Keller is visiting friends in Providence.
 Married at South Coventry.
 Miss Harriet Newell, niece of Mrs. Hulda Eaton. and Harvey. Gergler of try. Wednesday, October IS. They were attended by James and Edith Larkum Cf South Windhan.
 Delegates Chosen.
 At the C. E. meeting Sunday, Mrs. w. c. Card and Mrs. Arthur Sweet were elected delegates to the c. E. conference to De held in Norwich Oc- tober 2i
 MT. and Mrs c. w Murdock spent Sunday win Dwight Avery of Boz rah.
 Miss Belle Swan was a Sunday vis- itor n Norwich.
 Mr. and Mrs George Chamberlain left Wednesday for a short visit with Mrs. Chamberlain mother, Mrs. Nor ton Madison
 ed music for the Wilcox and Anthony wedding Monday evening.
 The Smith and Winchester Mfg. Co. resumed work Tuesday morning after short shutdown for repairs on their engine.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
WESTMINSTER
Guests in Local Homes-varIous
 Items.

Mr. and Mrs William Robinson of Pawtucket and former residents of this parish are guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Barstow
 Miss Lulu Robbins visited at Can terbury Plains, Sunday.
 Miss Evanseline Smith has a posi- tion in Worcester.
 Miss Carrie Button is visiting at the home of her sister in Scotland
 Delegates to State Convention.
 Mrs. A A. smith and Mrs. Julia +Asii1 Nefs. appointed delegates to '.e state w. C. T. U. convention in Meriden
 Dedcon Edwin Edmond conducted the c. E. service last Sunday eve ming.
 Deacon Charles Barstow and fhe pastor were chosen delegates to rep resent the Congregational church at the third New England congress of Congregational Churches to be held in Worcester next week.
 Nelson Smith has been suffering from 2 severe attack of asthma the past week
 The hour of the C. E. meeting on Sunday evenings and also the time of beginning the midweek prayer meet ing has been changed from 730 to 2 p. m., during the winter
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
EKONK
Rev. MT. Small of New Hampshire in
 Local Puipit-PersonaIs

Rev. MT. Small from New Hamp- shire preached here Sunday morning and evening, giving us very helpful and interesting sermons. He was en- tertained at Alfred Gallups.
 Post Card Shower.
 Mrs. Carrie Wilcox celebrated her birthday recently and was the reeipi- ent of 175 lovely post cards.
 Miss Maud Chapman of Norwich visited friends here over Sunday
 The Ladies' Aid society met Thurs day in Grange hall.
 Miss Abigail Witter attended a teachers institute in Norwich on Sat urday.
 Quite large company was enter tained at the Gallup homestead Tues day evening and d kitchen dance was enjoyed.
 Mrs. Nellie Payne of Woonsocket
 MT. Bowen of Norwich and MT. Flagg of Danielson. with other officials, have been over the road and are pre- pairing to place telephones in houses to the east of the Hill.
 Friday evening was Ceres night at the grange. Mrs. George Gallup was in charge and an excellent entertain ment was provided.
 Mrs. NelHe rink has returned from a visit i'll Providence.
 George s. Gallup and family are spending a week at the Gallup home stead. They came from Providence in their automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
NEW LONDON COUNTY
VOLUNTOWN.
Jswett City Man Buys George E. Smiths Business-Successful Open
 ira Of Parish Fair-Harvest Supper.

Saturday afternoon the business of George F. Smith. consisting of lunch room. with a good trade in cigars. can dy soda. etc. with pool room attached, was put up at auction, a large crowd being present. The business was pur- chased b. man from Jewett City, who imm mediately took possession. The pa irons of the place all regret Mir. Smith s retirement. MT. Smith will enjoy short vacation and take up some other line of business.
 Ekonk's Mistake.
 Posters were received in town last w eek advertising A ball game between the Noluntovn and Ekonk teams, to be played al Sterling. Said game was ad- vertised as the deciding game of a three game series. each team having won one Local ball players do not know how the E,lIonk boys came to make such break. as the local score book shows that they have played three games, and all games have been won by the NoluntOWn team. Furthermore no one in town knew anything of the game advertised until he saw the post CTS Needless to say, there was no game.
 Parish Fair Opens.
 St. Thomas parish fair was opened in Union hall Saturday evening with good attendance. many coming from Jewett City. The usual attractions of a fair were provided Dancing was the principal form of entertainment, for which music was furnished by Ritch- ottes orchestra. with prompting by Charles AIbro. The evening was 8 successful one.
 Many at Harvest Supper.
 The harvest supper which was to have been held at the Baptist church was postponed on account of the storm un til Thursday evening. when a good sig cd crowd enjoyed the good things pro- Vided.
 Invited to Norwich.
 Members of Court Liberty, F. of A., have received an invitation to attend he goth anniversary of the founding of Forestry in Norwich. It is expected that number will take part in the ex- srcises.
 Notices have been received from the tupresne court that after December 1 he lowest rate at which a, candidate rnn be initiated in the Foresters will be $. Heretofore the limit was $3.
 J. B. Sheldon and son, Henry, were In New York Saturday attending the New York Philadelphia game in the worlds series.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
HOLLAND COUNTY.
MANSFIELD DEPOT

Mrs. McCollum and daughters and Miss Marguerite E'arrow recently spent day in Rockville.
 Mrs Alice Botham and Mrs. Hattie Thompson are in Hampton with their mother, Mrs. Melvin.
 Mrs Carr is visiting friends in Col chester.
 Mrs Alice Whitehouse is staying with her mother for few days
 Mrs. c N. Badger recently visited in F'orestvilIe and Hartford.
 Married on Ripley Hill.
 On Ripley HiIl, October IS, Rev R. H. Sherman married Harvey E. Gerg- Ter of Morrow and Miss Hattie Viola Newell of South Willington
 MT. and Mrs. William Ingle and daughter Marjorie, Mrs. c. A. Sher- man and sons. Allyn and Kenneth, of Hartford, were Sunday guests al Ne doney.
 Mrs. J. E. Sherman and daughters, Mrs, Charles Twist of Norwich and Miss Bessie Sherman of Willimantic were callers at the parsonage recently.
 Mrs William Corbett visited her granddaughrer Miss Maud Brigham, on Ripley Hill. last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21

family in North Windham on the 11th. Dana snd Edward Keith took them down in their automobile and went to the Stafford fair.
 Rev. MT. Watrous of Woodstock has supplied the pulpit at the Congrega : tionai church here two Sundays, in the absence of the regular pastor, Rev. J. B. King.
 Rev A H. withey of the Methodist church is taking a vacation of two weeks
 A number of others went from here. William. $. Warren and his mother, Mrs. Mary l.. Warren, George and Harry Bosworth among the number.
 Miss Eva Spaulding of South Kill ingly, who is teaching in Warrenville, spent a Sunday hera recently as guest of Miss Sarah Howes, a local teacher. Mrs. George l.. Bowen. took an auto mobile ride to Worcester Saturday.
 Successful Hunters.
 !. j. Young and E. D. Huntington caught on Saturday the 14th, fourteen gray squirrels, four cartridges and three voodcock.
 E. D. Huntington went to Plainhe1d recently on hunting trip.
 Auto Trip of 1o7 Miles.
 An automobile party from here on Thursday, October 12, included Mrs. H ~. AshdI eiie1ll anu SOii, 1OlN,0. >td AAi- tie daughter Dorothy, of Boston, Mrs F. H Whittemore and two sons, New ton and Preston of East Douglas Mass, Miss NJ. J. Chapman of this place and the chauffeur, of Boston They visited Abingdon, Ponfret Alta waugan, Dayville, Danielson, Plain field, Jewett City. Norwich, and New London. They dined at New London crossed the Thames river and returned to Norwich, South Wfndham, Wind ham, North Windham and Chaplin to Eastford. having travelled one hun dred and seven miles. The party re- turned to Boston Saturday. Darwin Lewis of Monson academy spent Sunday with his parents. MT and Mrs. Marc E. Lewis. Mrs. Arthur Keith and daughter Eleanor, Mrs. Jacob Hawkins and daughter Grace attended the social al Woodstock academy recently. George ard Carrie L. Bosworth o1 Southbridge Mass, passed last Sun day with their parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
HAMPTON
Field Trials Set for October 24 25- Grange Burns Mortgage and Cele- brates the Event.

MT. and Mrs. c. R. Hansel spent Sunday at their summer home here, making the trip by automobile.
 MT. and Mrs. William Wise left Saturday morning for winters stay on the Pacific coast.
 The Village Improvement society contemplates purchasing chemical fire extinguisher. A trial of the ma chine was made on large bonfire last Friday evening.
 To Dine Farmers. The Field Trial club will hold it's annual trial here on October 24 and 25. The club will give the farmers a nings during their stay in town. Banquet and Rally. The C. E. society held a banquet and rally in the chapel last Friday
 evening A fine evening was enjoyed. The banquet was open to all active associate and honorary members of
 the society.
 Mortgage Burned.
 Little River grange held an open
 meeting Friday evening to burn the
 mortgage on the Grange hall. About
 hundred patrons and friends were
 present The hall was beautifully
 decorated in color effects of red, white and green, crepe paper, boughs, ever
 green and red berries being used. The oSs
 sented in an able manner by Worthy Master Pearl, after he had given a fine address of welcome The pro- gramme consisted of poems and papers written by members of the Grange and songs from the Grange melodies. Sister Hammond read a paper on the first haIf of the Grange history, talk ing a style of writing from the chroE- icles: then followed poems by Lizzie Jewett Brown, Myron Palmer and Charles Morgan. Then came a paper by Mrs Clark after which Mir Clark, one of four charter members, touched a match to the mortgage paper, which was held on a tray by the assistants During the burning of the mortgage the Grange sang a chorus composed bv the Grange to the tune of March ing Through Georgia. Later fine
 lunch was served in the dining room below Dancing was enjoyed by the young people.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
CANTERBURY.
DanieIson Pastor to Speak at Local Church-Locai Man Wins Prizes in New Jersey.

Rev. C. H. Barber of the Congrega- tiona1 church at Danielson will speak on Sunday, October P, at 2.30 p. m., in the NJ. P. church at the Center, near eian Temperance and Good Citizenship.
 George Tinkham and Annie Newton of Plainfield were in town Sunday.
 Child Poisoned by Tablets.
 The toWnspeople were shocked last week when they heard of the death by poison of the little three year old son of Truman Bennett, former Canterbury boy who now lives in Stonington The child got by climb ing some strychnine tablets and died before a doctor could get to him. A younger child also got some of the tablets but spit them out and was saved A number of the relatives from this town attended the funeral.
 Buys Automobile.
 c. H. Phillips of Plainfield, who owns a number of places in town and is at present running 8 sawmlll here, and employing a large number of men and teams. has bought an auto truck, and is using that also.
 Wins New Jersey Prizes.
 MT. Hams, who runs or operates a fishpoIe factory in this town, IS in Newark, N J., where he has taken a number of prizes and also two sil- yer cups for lcng distance salmon and long distance trout.
 Miss Gertie Teft and Miss Pauline PaWbeta Of Norwich Town, who have been guests of Miss Inez B. Williams, have returned home.
 MT. and Mrs. William RellinSon are visiting at Deacon Charles Barstow 8. Mrs. Barstow is MT. Roliinsens sister.
 The cottage prayer meetings at George Rathburn's every "Wednesday he; VI a
 Rev q. E. Smith has entered on his fourth year as pastor of the M. P. church.
 I. Dupre has moved his family to the cottage on Westminster hill. built and formerly owned by Irving Palm CT MT. Dupre recently married Mrs. Anna Moffitt, widow of Samuel Mod1tt.
 Miss Martha A. Bennett spent Mon day with Miss Hazel Palmer of Spring field who is at the summer home of her aunt, Miss Frances Palmer, where they intend to stay this month.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
THOMPSON

Miss Mary Stoddard of Abingdon visited Bernice Armstrong over Sun day.
 Governor Weeks was the guest of MT and Mrs. c. E. Searls over Sunday and attended church here.
 Mr. and Mrs. Addeman of Provi- dence are at their residence, The Ark.
 The Thimble club met last Friday with Mrs. E. E. Williams.
 Ne we'll P. Cutter is the new sexton at the Congregational church.
 Miss Mary Ross was elected dele gate to the Sunday school convention in Danielson Friday.
 E. E. Rhodes had the essay of the evening at the Grange Tuesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
WAUREGAN
Real Estate Transfers - Persona
 Items.

Frank Arnold. local mail carrier, has purchased trotter of a Green Hol- low farmer.
 A. Gilous of Rhode Island was a Wauregan visitor Sunday.
 Mrs. L. WiDslow and son of Putnam were guests of relatives here Thurs day
 Farm Sales.
 The Alba de Costa farm, which has caused so much controversy, is to be sold at auction.
 Paul Marriot has purchased William Valentines farm in the town or Brooklyn and will occupy it about the 18th of November. MT. Valentine moves to Pomfret
 Able to Leave Hospital.
 Claude Russell has returned from a Providence hospital where he had an operation performed on his right foot, which member he has suffered with since he was small child.
 Fred Lunn of Occum spent few days here this week.
 Miss Ruth Johnson has secured a room ill the Killingly high school building at Danielson, for class in designing.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
DAYVILLE.
Opening of Postal Savings Depository Church and Personal Interests.


 The hostesses for Sarah Williams Danielson chapter, D. A. R.. for Tues day were Mrs. c. A. Russell and Mrs. w F. Bidwell of Dayville.
 Mir and Mrs. W. E. LaBeIle were Rev. Joel Ives supplied the pulpit at the Congrega tional church Sunday Mrs. C. A. Russell was i'll Worces- ter Tuesday at the home of Mrs. c. F. Marble.
 Miss Jean Cairns is at the home of Mrs. George Michie, caring for her mother, who is seriously i'll.
 MT. and Mrs. R. G. Henderson were in Providence Saturday
 Postal Savings Bank Opens. The postal savings depository open ed for business at the Killingly post office Monday with fair show of in terest in the workings and a good start.
 The Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs D. Lewis Downs Wednes MT. and Mrs. Arthur Harrington are guests of MT. and Mrs. George Mon roe.
 ter are visiting the parents of MT and Mrs. Hall at Franklin. Mass. Frank Morse of Greenport, l.. l.. was a recent guest of MT. and Mrs. F. w. Bennett.
 Miss Rutlf Bennett has returned from East Orange, N. J.. where she has been spending several weeks. George Williams spent the week end in Foster, R. I.
 Fred Miller was home on Wednes- day, before starting on his trip in the southern part of the state. Miss Ethel Downs nas returned aft CT spending some time in New York John Jordan is improving from his recent illness.
 Mrs. NJ. NJ Griffin of New Rochelle has heen spending few days with Mrs. c. A. Russell
 Now at Fort Terry. Augustus Bersston, who lived in the
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
ABlN6T0N
Congregational Church Observed Har- vest Day With Special Exercises- Notes.

C. A. Sharpe, who has been seri- ously i'll at the Day -Kimball hospital, is able to be at home.
 Rev. Sherrod Soule of Hartford was in town Saturday.
 Miss May Stoddard spent Sunday with Miss Armstrong at Thompson.
 George Chase of Southbridge called at Charles FeaPs on Sunday
 Harvest Day Observed.
 Harvest day was observed at the Congregational church Sunday, the following programme being carried out under the direction of Rev. G. O. Read, Misses Clara Martin and Alice Peal:
 Doxology: prayer. song, school; In Autumn, Grace Clapp; recitation, George Stoddard: Sheaf Bearers, six boys; song, school: Through Death to Life, Adana Harris A Surprise, Gladys Covell; A Cup of Water, Willie Week. seven girls: recitation, Mary Horton; Counting the Stars, Clara Dopa ldson; duet, Mrs. Read and MT. Roberts; recita tions. Elsie Bfyden, Blanche Russ; song, school address, pastor; offering; solo, MT. Robertse hymn; benediction.
 The decorations were composed of autumn leaves, vegetables and fruit, end were tastefully arranged under the supervision of Rev. G. o. Read.
 Broke Into Railroad Station.
 The railroad station was broken into on Monday night, but as usual nothing was taken.
 Two teams collided Monday night about 6.30 opposite the parsonage.
 One team was owned by George Johnson and with him was Mrs. Rose Mcdonald. They were both thrown out and somewhat bruised, but not seriously hurt, the wagon being quite badly broken. The other team was owned by Bert Johnson and driven by Samuel Botham of Elliott, who was also thrown cut and somewhat bruised.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
BOZRAH
Nineteen Attend Concert at Mrs. o. A
 Bishop'a

There were nineteen present at the concert al Mrs. O. A. Bishops last Friday evening. Sandwiches. cocoa and fruit were served. Dr. Kinkead and Lawyer Gardner were present to assist with the music.
 Mrs Rhoda Miner was the guest of Mis- Lucy Stanton of Mystic over Sum- day
 =. Pomona. meeting in Waterford on Thursday.
 number from this place attended the concert held in the Baptist church at FitchVille Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Local Organization Entertained Southbridee and Dudley Oranges Notes.

Louis Barrett is visiting his mother, Mrs. S. Barnett. Miss Sarah Jackson of Willimantic IS spending a week with Mildred Brown.
 Neishbors' Night
 Neighbors night at the Grange Tuesday evening was observed. South- : bridge and Dudley granges were rep resented, furnishing the programme. An oyster supper was served.
 MT. and Mrs. George Wood of Southpridge called on relatives here Thursday.
 Mrs. Lindall Houghton has just re- turned from visit in Orange, N. J.. The Students who attend Woodstock academy from here enjoyed q school social in Academy hall Friday eve ming
 Leonard Eealey and Mr. Barnes of Storfs college spent Sunday at L. Ii. Healey's
Norwich bulletin., 1911-10-21
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES.

York MT. Pike has been out of health for nearly year, and his friends hope the warmer climate will be beneficial.
 Miss Mabel Eddy returned Tuesday from Prince Edward Island, where she has been visiting friends the past two months.
 Party on e0th Birthday.
 Mrs. Caroline Loomis passed her 90th birthday Monday. Mrs. J. c. Ames, with whom she boards, gave a small party in her honor. Mrs. c. H. May. Mrs. Emily Allen Mrs. Chester May, Mrs. B. E. Eddy, Rev. T. A. Fur ner. Mrs. Turner and Miss Nellie Pratt were invited guests. Mrs. Loomis is in comfortable health and greatly en- joyed the party. She received several gifts. one being 90 pennies. Mrs. Ames served ice cream and waters.