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Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
DOUBLY PROVEN
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 Doubt ths Evidence.

This Norwich citizen testified long ego,
 Told or quick rslief-of lasting bene- at.
 The facts are now confirmed
 Such testimony Is complete-the evidence conclusive,
 l. forms convincing proof Of merit
 Mrs Oscar Bjork, 3531s W. Main St., Norwich Conn. says: 'I received good results from the use Of Doan's Kidney Pills and therefore. do not hes tate Co recommend them. For some time I was bothered by backache and was often SO lame that l could hardly move. My mother told me that my Kidneys were at fault and when l heard ot Deans Kidney Pills I pro- cured a bo. ct Y. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store. They proved to be the remedy required and in a short time disposed of every symptom of my trouble"
 The above statement was given Au- gust %, 1908, and on July 22, 1911, Mrs Bjork said T willingly confirm my former statement in praise of Doan' 3 Kidney P.lls. l have had no kidney trouble since this remedy cured me"
 For sale by all dealers Price 50 cents Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York. sole agents for the United States
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

a relative in old Lyme Monday noon.
 Rev. and Mrs. George c. Cha have been invited to assist in the !. otic entertainment to be held at Mohegan Congregational church e. in February Mr Chappell has bc asked to make the address and \ Chappell to assist in the music.
 Owen Brook Marriage.
 Jack Owen of East Lyme and ! Brook of Montville were married <; urday morning at 10 o'clock at 1 Baptist parsonage by the Rev G. Chappell, They will make their hol. in East Lyme.
 Miss Maude Agnes Wood begins course at the Willimantic NcrH school this week.
 Rev. George C.. Chappell conduce' the funeral services of Mrs. C.a Chappell, wife of GriswOld Chapel. Lakes Pond Tuesday afternoon. Chappell married this couple about months ago.
 MT. and Mrs. Jesse Watt, who he been the guests of Postmaster s Mrs. Lewis Hurlbut. returned 10 H. ford this week Activities Of Baptist Society.
 A New Years Motto was Rev. Geo. C. Chappell's subject Sunday norm Miss Gertrude Olson sang beautifl the solo No Burdens Wonder. Mn were present in the Bible school ai | Maud A. Wood conducted the Christ Endeavor at 6.30. Topic. How to \. Young People to Christ The pas l spoke at '. Subject, Making the Mt of Our Talents illustrated by the l- of Gypsy Smith, the famous evans' ist.
 Norman C. Allen called on reiati. ! in New London Sunday last. The Christian Endeavor meet. next Sunday evening will begin. al 6. Miss Grace E. Atkinson leader. Prea l ing at :. There will be special ma,
 A rehearsal of the music for the y l tata The Captive, to be given Jan. was held at the Baptist parson l Wednesday evening. Donald HurIbUt has been the ] of his aunt, Mrs. Huntley. in New | don.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
WATERFORD
Funeral of Frederick J. Shelley, Mem Der of Co. |, 18th Conn. Vols.- Buried With Grand Army Honors,

Frederick J. Shelley, a native of Waterford. born May 20th, 1886, died Jan l5. 1912, aged 75 years. He was the son Of John Ward Shelley and one of a family of 13 children. Two of his brothers. Henry A. and Joseph w. Shelley. were soldiers in the war of the rebellion. Tn the early years of his life he vas a halibut fisherman and yachtsman. At the breaking out of the war of the rebellion he became a mem Der Of Co. ]. 18th Conn. Vol, and served more than three years. For sav- ing the life of his cOmrade, David Geer, Of Waterford, who was shot through the head and under his shoulderblade and left for dead on the field at Win chester. he was made a corporal of his company. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth H. c. Williams a son. Owen ". and a daughter, Mrs. John R. Fraser, of Providence.
 Since the war he was employed by the c. V. railroad as 0 bridge builder and for many years was a ship car penter in the yards about New Lon 6on.
 Among those attending the funeral were his brother James of New Lon ton. 91 years of age. and his family, a nistsr, Nancy Vergason. and family of Norwich, MT. and Mrs. Simeon Ban pinE of Westerly. R. l., and a nephew Fred Burdick. of New London. Burial was in Cedar Grove cemetery Thurs day by the G. A. R. post and with their service. Capt. Frank Wells of Brew starz. N. r., David Geer and Charles s Chapel Of Waterford were among the bsarers. A brother, Leander K. Shel- laJ, of hddletoWn. N. T., was unable 10 be present
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Who is Going and Coming-Incidents, Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties.

D. c. Perkins. The rolled gold pin given at the end of the fourth year of attendance was received by Miss Flor ence Hurlbutt. Two new members, Misses Marie and Gertrude Allen, re- ceived the bronze pins given for the first two months attendance,
 Moves Smith, assistant engineer of the wrecking tug Tasco, accompanied by Miss Lucy Gibson of New London, visited Mir. Smiths home in the village on Sunday.
 Ice for Summer Supply.
 Postmaster Samuel F. Brown, assist ed by a force of the village residents, secured a portion of the ice supply of the place on Thursday, filling the house at Smiths pond with ice between II and F inches in thickness.
 MT. and Mrs. Harlan Newbery were visitors In Hartford over Wednesday and Thursday.
 Richard BraceWell of Groton was a caller in the place Sunday evening.
 Miss Mabel Smith visited relatives in New London Tuesday.
 Mrs. Rowland H. Perkins of New London was & caller here Thursday.
 Horse Killed by Train.
 l.. B. Crockett of Norwich, the lum- per ana wood ContfacJor, WnO mas been engaged for many months past in cut ting the woods in the Stoddard's Wharf and Unionville section of the town, lost valuable team horse on Saturday, the animal being killed by work train over the New Haven road at the cross ing at Stoddard's Wharf.
 MT. and Mrs. Nelson Parker of Nor wich visited at Mrs. Parker's former home on Sunday,
 Mrs. Charles H. Chapman, who has been spending several days with Mrs. Sarah Perkins, returned Tuesday to her home in Ledyard.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS

the next regular meeting the officers elected for the ensuing year will be installed. A committee consisting of Mrs. George Lyman, Mrs. F. N. Taylor, Mrs. Herbert Sweet, N. c. Barber and F. M. A'bell was appointed to act at the installation supper.
 Leap Year Dance.
 On Friday evening of last week a Leap year party was held in Grange hall About twelve couples were pres ent. The evening was spent in danc- ing. Refreshments were served, and and enjoyable time reported by all present.
 Straw Ride to Windham.
 On Saturday afternoon a party of seven young ladies, consisting of Gen eva Stark, Ruth Pultz, EdIa Williams, Ruby Sweet, Eva Brown, Virginia Loomis and Vera Willis took a straw ride by sleigh to Windham, taking lunch at Windham Enn before their re- turn ride.
 The annual reunion and roll call of the First Congregational church, Leb- anon, Conn. will be held Friday, Jan. 26, at 7.3O p. m.
 Sunday School Officials.
 The following officers for the Sun day school of the First Congregational church have been elected for the year !yl2: First assistant superintendent Otto l.. Pultz; second assistant, P. L. Tucker; secretary, Miss Bernice Flew it; treasurer, Fred M. Abell: pianist Miss Gwendolyn Clark; assistant pi- anst, Miss Ruby Sweet.
 Much trouble has been experienced with pipes and water systems in this locality during the recent cold weath CT.
 Rev E. B. Smith is in Hartford this week, attending the eight day cam paign of the Men and Religion For ward Movement.
 Mrs. W. B. Royal was the guest oi Mrs. W. H. Shields of Norwich Tues. day evening, and had the pleasure ot hearing Signor Alessandro Bonci. the famous lyric tenor.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Lewis reached their home in Oakland, Cal, on Dec 20, completing their trip around tho world, having been gone just 6fteer months.
 Mrs. Otto NettIeton Is i'll with scar. let fever.
 A very helpful and inspiring Chris. tan Endeavor service was held las Sunday evening, with Miss Hattie Hewitt as leader. The Christian En, deavor society has collected about 3Ot magazines; 100 of these have beer gent to the Salvation Army, in Nor wich, and about 200 are to be sen soon to the Norwich state hospital fol insane.
 The Junior Endeavor meeting wa, led on Sunday by Miss Doroth, LOomis.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
NORTH SF0NINGT0N
Mrs. Edward Pendleton's 2, Grange Ilation-Mission { Course Planned,

Rev. E. J. Klock of Bucksport, Me- has been a, recent visitor in town.
 Charles H. Pendieton, government inspector of postoffices, inspected the local postoffice last Saturday.
 Death of Mrs. Edward Psndleton.
 Mrs. Rayanna Townsend Pendleton, widow of Dr. Edward PendleCon, died in New York last week of pneumonia. Burial was in Stonington. Mrs. Pen dleton formerly lived in this village, where she had many friends.
 Rev. Lucian Drury attended a com mittee meeting in Stonington Monday afternoon.
 The officers of the grange were in stalled Tuesday evening by Installing Officer Barron of Danielson. Following the installation, supper was served. A good number from here attended the fellowship meeting in Westerly Wednesday.
 Rev. J. H. Adams attended the union prayer meeting at Stonington Thurs day evening.
 Mission Study Class.
 A mission study class is being pro jected The text book will be The Light of the World, by Robert K Speer, and the lectures will be giveT by clergymen from New York and vii cinity.
 Edgar w Chapman has been elected janitor of the Third Baptist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
New London County
 V0LUNT0WN.
Audience Enjoys Feats of Lsserdemain Court Liberty Feels Need of Reeu- lar Physieian-Bowlinq Notes.

An entertainment and dance was held ia Union hall Saturday evening when Herr Daubler. the magician, gave an interesting exhibition of sleight of hand Owing to the severe cold weather there was but a small though upprcciative audience that gave the professor rounds of applause for his very clever performance. After the entertainment Richards orchestra fur nished music for dancing, Louis Disco prompting.
 Court Libsrty's Installation.
 Monday evening Court Liberty, No. is2 F. of A. held a meeting in Union hall at which the following officers were installed for the ensuing term by Deputy c. C. R. c. E. Maine assisted as herald by Bro. Louis Disco: Chief ranger. George W. Macomber sub chief ranger, Noah Dupont. ST; treas irer. stephen F. Sweet; financial sec retary Thomas Mcdonald; recording secretary W. A. Magufre; senior woodward. Theodore Dupont: junior woodward. Joseph Ritchotte; senior beadlc. N p. Lewis; junior beadle, J. F. Mcguire. lecturer George w. Will son: trustees. Asher B. Popple, Wilfrid Boucher and W. RitchOtte. That the court Is In a sound financial condition was shown by the reading of the an nGal report. which contained the fol- lowing items; Expenses, sick and fu- neral fund. s456.36: management sI3952. sogials, etc, S43.29; balance in treasury. s1.629.3S. The court is seri- ously handicapped by the absence from town of a regular practicing physician being obliged to call from Jewett City and pay at the rate of $3 per visit.
 Jewett City Team Won.
 Monday evening a big crowd wit messed the pool match between teams of three men each representing Jewett City and VoluntoWn. The match was a friendly one 0f 150 points. The Jew cit City boys won by clever work, the final score being 150 to 13O. It Is ex- pected the local boys will give them a return game in the near future.
 25 Degrees Below Zero.
 During the recent cold snap the lowest point reached as reported was as degrees below zero Sunday morn ing.
 William Banfeld, John Page and Henry Pukallus of Norwich were guests Of Louis Disco Saturday and Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Mcdonald were visitors to Norwich on Friday last,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
HANOVER
Fifty-fiVe Responses to Church RoIIcaI Thursday EVening-Norwich Speak. CTS to Be Heard Sunday.

The Ladies guild provided tbe church supper on Thursday evening The annual meeting and roIlcalI fol lowed. Especially encouraging were the reports given by the church treas urer, the missionary committee and the apportionment plan of beneyolence The church enrOlls 70 members and ministers to 80 families. Among off cers elected were William s. Lee. clerk Angus Park and Frank Smith, as trus- tees; MT. and Mrs. Ladd. Angus Park and Miss Margaret Eadie. on the church committee; William G. Park. Miss Ruth Standish and Mrs. Frank smith, on the music committee; James W. Badie, treasurer.
 Fffty-flve responses were given at the rollcall. The earliest enrolled member, in the year AT. was Miss Julia Fuller: the oldest members. James Vickridge, now approaching his Ssth anniversary A vote of thanks was given to Mrs. Allison B. Ladd for her services for many years in the home department,
 Norwich Speakers Coming.
 Rev. MT F'rink Of Norwich will preach here next Sunday morning. In the evening Irwin E. Elmer. principal of the Bridge district school, will speak in behalf of the Men and Re ligion Movement.
 The Ladies Missionary society is tC meet at the parsonage next "Wednesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
FRANKLIN

Mir. and Mrs. Louis Smith have re- turned after being week end guests of friends in Hartford.
 s. N. Hyde was a recent Willimantic visitor.
 Mrs. Hermon A. Gager was a South Windham visitor on Monday.
 Clifford H. Robinson was a Norwich visitor on Thursday evening of last week.
 Irwin c. Elmer of Norwich will speak at the Franklin Congregational church Sunday morning on The Men and Re- ligion Forward Movement
 Farmers are busy filling their ice houses.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred S. Armstrong were recent Norwich visitors.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
SOUTH LYME

Mir Irving, fornter superintendent of the Mantle Menhaden Oil and Guano company, Is a visitor in this place.
 The farmers in this vicinity have had great luck in getting their ice houses filled with fine quality ice.
 Mir. and Mrs. F. c. Payne attended the funeral of Albert Peck MT Peck was well known here.
 Miss Elizabeth Slate Is making an extended visit with New London friends.
 B. P. Stanhope of Rocky Neck farm is travelling in the south.
 James B. Slate. baggagemaster at Mantle. spent Sunday with his parents here.
 N. L. Northrup has large force of men filling the large icehouse for the Hatchett's Point improvement.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
NORTH LYME
Pound Social at Home of Ray Hardino
 Notes and Personals.

 
 The pound social held at Ray Hard ings last week Tuesday was well at- tended in spite of the unfavorable weather, and proved a success socially and financially.
 The Ladies' Sewing circle met with Mrs. William Sisson Tuesday of this week.
 Meeting of Mission Circle. The annual meeting of the Mission circle was held in the afternoon, and the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Nathan Strong; vice president, Mrs. Erwin Rogers; secre- tary and treasurer. Miss Emily Stark; solicitor, Mrs. Minnie Durink. There were fifteen ladies present.
 Mrs. Louis Tenant of Leets Island has been visiting Mrs. H. B. Maynard the past week.
 The Y. P. s. c. E. recently elected the following officers for the ensuing six months President. N. s. Strong; vice president, w. NJ. Sisson, Jr.; sec retary and treasurer, Mrs. Minnie Dur kin.
 Mrs Lizzie Syne went to Winsted Tuesday with Norman Syme, who is to attend school in that place. Mrs. Syne spent Tuesday night with her daughter. Miss Dorothy, in Middle town.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

Dwight Lewis, who has been in poor health for the past year, Is improv- ing.
 It is reported that George Green is to occupy the Campbell farm the com ing year.
 E. Bitgood is saving the lumber on the William Bitgood lot near the schoolhouse.
 H. Perkins recently bought a valua- ble horse of the Glasgo Yarn company.
 s. l.. Barber is in Plainheld caring for his brother, George, who is very ilL
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
HAMBURG

Those filling their icehouses the past week are Ray Harding L. D. Harding, J. l.. Lord, J. L. Raymond and A. B. Bassett.
 There will be a lecture on education at the town haD Saturday, Jan. 20th, at 2 o'clock, under the dire6tion of the state board of education.
 Miss Violet Olson was New London visitor last Monday
 The blacksmiths are working over time owing to the icy condition of the roads.
 Miss Maria Harding spent the week on Grassy Hill.
 Samuel Jewett of North Lyme was a caller here last Wednesday.
 Miss Dorothy Daniels returned last Tuesday from 8 visit to Brooklyn.
 The Rev S MAQakes attended the meetings of the men and religion move ment in Hartford this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
LAUREL GLEN

Charles Marble was a caller on Pen dleton Hill Monday.
 Albert Hillard and William Partlow of North Stonington were callers at Thomas Wheeler's Tuesday.
 Last Saturday night was reported to be the coldest in this locality. The thermometer registered 20 degrees be- low zero at MT. Bostwicks and at MT. Palmer's.
 Mrs Alice White has been visiting Mrs Phoebe White the past week.
 Henry Kenyon has moved into the house with Charles Marble.
 Mrs. Horace Palmer and son Frank were business callers in Westerly on Thursday.
 Dwight Main was caller in Ash away last Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
SALEM
Early Risers Have Had Fine View of Planets-Ladies' Aid Society Organ ized.

Sixteen degrees below zero was the coldest reported here. However, all seem satisfied.
 Supervisor A. N. Potter of Williman- tic met with the town school board in the Central schoolhouse last Thursday evening.
 William H. Maynard and Leo Nor gan were in Norwich on business last Monday.
 Miss Kittie Ray of Bacon academy spent the week end at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Ray.
 Miss Clara Wolosenka is spending some time at her home in town.
 Earl Brown has secured employment in Westchester
 MT and Mrs. Gilbert Murray at- tended the funeral of Mrs Murray grandmother, Mrs. William Robinson in Franklin, last Friday.
 Fine Quality Ice.
 Farmers are busy harvesting ice which is F to IA inches thick, and of fine quality.
 Coasting on the hills about town is excellent
 Have Seen the Planets.
 Those who have been obliged to rise early the past week have been partially rewarded by the beautiful view ot Jupiter and Venus as they were Ir conjunction in the eastern sky.
 Aid Society Organized.
 The ladies of the Congregationa church met at the parsonage Wednes- day afternoon and organized 8, Ladies Aid society. Mrs. Cora Hanney was chosen to act as moderator: prayer was offered by Mrs. Bertha Williams aTter which the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Bertha Will. hams; vice president, Mrs. Ivy $ Bailey; secretary, Mrs. Ora Clark, treasurer, Mrs. Cora Hanney; enter. tainment committee. Mrs. Cora Han. ney, Mrs. Alice Houston and Mrs Leila Rogers. Meetings will be hel( once in two weeks on Wednesday af. ternoons
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
GRISW0LD

Howard Leonard is improving after his recent illness
 A cottage prayer meeting was held at the home of the Edmond brothers this week
 Arrangements are being made for rollcall and business meeting or the church.
 MT. and Mrs. w. A. Edmond were guests one day last week of George Edmond and family of GreeneTille.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
GARDNER LAKE

The Woodmen of America from New Rochelle, who have been occupying the Knickerbocker hotel, returned to New Rochelle Sunday.
 Miss Ethel Champlin is visiting in Norwich.
 Norman Boynton has returned home after working several months in Nor Wich.
 Charles Geisthardt has moved his sawmill to the Woodmansee lot.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
M0HEGAN

There were no church services on Sunday.
 Mrs. Lizzie Fowler, who has been Ill with a cold, is somewhat better.
 Raymond Davis has returned to his home in Mystic, after spending several weeks with his grandparents, Mir. and Mrs. William J. Hunter.
 Mir. and Mrs. Denison Davis of Mys- tic were in this place the first of the week.
 Several here are suffering with colds
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
NIANTIC
Mrs. Chester A. Beebe Entertains at SociaI-PersonaI Items of Local In- terest.

Mrs. Chester A. Beebe of Main street entertained a party of young people at her home Saturday evening. Those in attendance were: The Misses Isabelle Waldorf, Marjorie Smith, Ger trude DoOlittle, Masters Ralph Turner, Francis Turner, Dewey Smith Games sf various kinds, including whist, were part of the evenings entertainment. After a pleasant time was enjoyed the young people departed for their homes.
 Captain and Mrs. N. w. Rogers were callers on Mir. and Mrs. R. L. Man waring Wednesday.
 Mrs. Blanche Lincoln has closed her cottage and gone to the Mantle house for short stay, preparatory to going to New York otiy for the remainder of the winter.
 c. s. Dewey of New London was a visitor in Mantle Wednesday.
 Julius T. Rogers of Huntley Hollow was a caller in the village Tuesday.
 The local icemen commenced hsT- vesting their crop of good quality ice On Wednesday.
 Mrs. Adam r. Bishop was a visitor fin New London, Tuesday.
 The assessors have nearly complet- ed their work assessing the property in the town,
 Joseph W. Hill made business trip to New London Tuesday,
 Mrs. George Kinne Crandall of New London was visiting her mother, Mrs Adelaide E. Spencer, in Washington avenue, Wednesday.
 Mrs. Martha s. Brown is entertain ing Mrs. E. l.. Spencer of Colchester Mrs. Marie Gushee of Flanders was | a caller in the village Tuesday.
 Miss Grace Saunders. teacher in the 1 grammar department of the Mantle school, Is i'll at her home
 Selectman F. A. Beckwith was il Preston, Monday, on business.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
LEONARD BRIDGE

E. H. Mccall was in Hartford dur ing the past week
 Sunday morning was one H tho coldest of the winter, the mercury reg istering Is degrees below. By noon it was 30 degrees warmer, which was very welcome A few of the yopng people went on straw ride to the Windham Inn on Thursday evening, where 8 supper and social time was enjoyed.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
GOSHEN
Birthday FelicitatiOns for Mrs. F. c. Stark-lncident of the Cold Snap.

Birthday Felicitations for Mrs. F. c.
 Stark-lncidents of the Cold Snap.
 B. F. York has returned from spend ing a few days with friends in West erly and Boston.
 Mrs. F. c. Stark received a post card shower of congratulations and best wishes, on Monday, her 54th birthday.
 Thirty Degrees Below Zero.
 Early Sunday morning the tempera- ture was the coldest here that was ever known for this locality; it was 50 degrees Delow zero down in the valleys. One man sat up all night to keep the fires going so as to keep Jack FrCst from getting ill. Another neighbor came near getting burnt out by putting some kindlings in the oven, so as to have something dry to start the fire with the next morning.
 lee harvesting still continues, sev- eral having finished It is now about 13 inches in thickness.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
FITCHVlLLE
Personal ltems-Icehouse at Creamery
 Being Filled.

William Murphy of Bozrahville spent Wednesday in Norwieh
 Mrs. Clifford Cantlin has returned to her home in Ludlow, Vt, after a visit of several weeks with her par ents. She was accompanied by her mother. Mrs. John Brown.
 Miss Theresa McManus has returned from Astoria, L. l., after being the guest of Miss Abbie Flanagan
 John McManus has returned from Arctic, R. l.. having spent several days with his father
 Mrs. Matilda Fargo and son Herbert have returned home after spending several weeks with relatives in Vir- ginia.
 Mrs. Lillie Turner of Gardner Lake was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs. Mary Nara.
 George Kahn has been filling the icehouses of the Bozrah creamery.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
LISBON

There has been exceptionally fine sleighing this week on all of the main roads.
 Recent letters received here from residents of southern California state that many orange groves in that sec tion have been badly damaged by the cold weather in December.
 It is expected that I. c. Elmer will be at Newent church Sunday evening, the 18th, to present the Men and Re ligion Forward movement.
 Farmers have been obliged to burn oil stoves in their cellars the coldest days to save their vegetables.