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Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
ASHFORD
Annual Church Meeting and Roll Call Mrs. John HoIman's Death at 91.

Rev. J. B. King has recovered from his recent Illness and occupied his pull pit at the Congregational church last Sunday morning.
 Church Meeting. At the annual church meeting and roll call Deacon Henry Trowbridge gave a report of the finances of the church. Gilbert s. Dean reported the | work of the Sunday school, Mrs. Ar l thur Keith of the Christian Endeavor work Mrs. Warren P. Keith report- ed for the Ladeis' Aid society, Rev. J. B. King spoke particularly of the work done by the Young Mems club. Dea- con Henry Trowbridge was unanl- mously reelected secretary and treas urer Gilbert s. Dean clerk. The other l officers remain the same. Secretary Edwin s. Thomas of New Haven visited his mother, Mrs. Mary S. Hine, the first of the week.
 Judge J. M. Tatem of Willimantic was the guest of his son, c. D. Tatem, and family on Monday. He came up to attend the town meeting to vote to see if the town would vote to pay it's share of the costs, which it did, to extend the state road from Williman- tic to Southbridge.
 George Bosworth of Southbridge, Mass, visited his father, Henry A. Bosworth, and family on Wednesday, the 17th, staying over night there. Grover c. Bowen, who has recently returned from work in West Thomp- son, Is with his parents, MT. and Mrs. A. M. Bowen.
 Charles w. Clark enjoyed his first sleigh ride of the winter to Putnam on Sunday, the 14th. He visited his brother, George Clark, and sister, Mrs. A. W. Marcy.
 Some very cold weather has been re- ported here-from IS to 20 degrees be- low zero.
 Many are engaged filling their fec houses with ice from 12 to 1S inches thick
 Many are taking advantage of the fine sleighing.
 Funeral of Mrs. John Holman.
 Mrs Clarisa Holman, widow of John Holman, died at Henry Buelfs Tues day morning, the 18th. about o'clock a. m. from the infrmities of age, aged 91 years and months. MT. and Mrs. Henry Buell. had cared for her at her old home since the death of her hus- band Funeral services were held al the North Ashford Baptist church Fri day at 1 D. m, Rev. MT Collins, the new pastor, officiating. She was the last surviving one of the old members of the church. She had many friends, Burial was by the side of her hus- band in North Ashford cemetery.
 A dozen men or more staying at the Eastford house are engaged in looking after the telegraph lines which pass through here.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
COLUMBIA
Mrs. Anson Hyde Observes Ninetieth
 Birthday--Notes and Personals.


 Ice is of excellent quality and Il to 12 inches thick.
 Mrs. Anson Hyde celebrated her ninetieth birthday on Monday last She received calls from many of her friends and neighbors and numerous post card congratulations. Refresh ments were served. Mrs. Hyde fell several years ago and sustained 9 broken hip, but she so far recovered as to be able to be about her house. Her mental faculties are well preserv- ed and she takes a lively interest in neighborhood affairs.
 Installation of Officers.
 The local grange held a meeting last Wednesday evening for the in- stallation of officers. MT. Barron of Danielson was present. Besides the installation short entertainment was carried out. An excellent supper was served during the evening.
 The library committee meet next Monday evening to select books for the yearly addition to the library.
 Mir Rose of Hartford Theological seminary occupied the pulpit in this place last Sunday.
 The W. s. s. B. Ladies club was en- tertained by Mrs. James A. Utley on Thursday afternoon of last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
DAYVILLE
John Coffey Dies of Blood Poison. ing-K. of P. SociaI-PersonaI Items.

The Ladies' Aid society met We'd nesday afternoon with Mrs, W. J, Reynolds.
 Edson Armilee has left the employ of the Assawauga company.
 James Blanchard entertained Sun day Mrs, Mabel Randeli and Miss Fredelle Randell of Putnam.
 Mrs. c. A. Russell and Attorney Sa- bin S. Russell are spending the week end with friends in Providence
 Miss Bernice Cogswell and sister Miss Cora Cogswell, are visiting in Worcester.
 Miss Annie O'Neil of Pomfret is wis iting her cousin, Mrs. James O'Neil. John Coffey died Friday of blood poisoning.
 Leon Gagnon spent the week end in town.
 Moving Picture Theater.
 MT. Johnson and MT. Hagen have opened a moving picture theater.
 MT. and Mrs. Michael Foster have the sympathy of friends in the death of their son Donald from pneumonia w. Reynolds Is the new shipping clerk at the Assawauga company's mlll.
 The K. of P. held 8 social last Wed nesday evening, a small but pleasant company being present. Mrs. Frank Kennedy had the highest score at cards,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
WRRRENVlLLE
Raw Furs Purchased by Norwich Buy
 sr-Iee being Stored.

Mrs. Fred Parker of Wormwood Hill spent a few days of this week with her sister, Mrs. George o. Balch.
 Norwich Man Buys Furs.
 Jared s. Daniels of Norwich was in town Monday and Tuesday, purchas- ing furs. He carried away a large amount of raw furs.
 The people ill this village have be- gun their annual harvest of ice.
 J. A. Murphy is critically ill at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George O.. Balch.
 Several in this village are suffering frcm colds.
 Judge O. D. Baker made a business trip to Willimantic Wednesday. Mrs. B. c. Bugbee, who has been spending several weeks in Providence, returned Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
ETTAWAUGAN
slsishins Parties to Danislssn-les'
 Cutters Busy.

A sleighing party of twenty went to Danieison Monday night, and another one went to same place on YFednesday night All enjoyed the ride.
 Mrs. Edwin went to Wiliimantie on Thursday.
 Lorner Desertal is III.
 Afr. and Mrs. Henry Davis are stay ing with Mrs COrnsIa Geer for a few weeks.
 Mrs. Emma Weaver. who was taken suddenly il Sunday afternoon, is bet ter.
 Mrs Chester Brown entertained a party of friends and relatives Satur- day evening.
 Miss Lucy Tibbits of Putnam spent Sunday with her cousin, Mrs. Timothy Sweeney.
 Clarence Bromley hns finished work Cor E. IT. Wheaton of Putnam and is learning to weave in the mill here.
 John 1Istheau and family were call ee Co Danieison this week on account of Mrs. Math5aus fathers Illness.
 Chester Brown. Charles Martin, Ne Cream. Vincent Adams and Eddie Russell are cutting ice d the Crystal Water works for II. E. Reach.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
HOPKlNTON.
Mrs. Eunice Wells, s4, breaks Leg by
 Fall.

News has been received here that Mrs. Eunice Wells of Boston fell on Saturday morning and broke her leg above the knee. As she is S4 years old, the outlook for complete recov- cry is dark, although she Is receiving the best of care at the Massachusetts General hospital. She is the widow of Edward S. Wells, a native of Hopkin tor, and resided here most of Ter life till after the death of her husband
 Services were again omitted i'll the First Baptist church Sunday on ac- count of the weather.
 The Eopkinton high school was closed Monday, as the siush was con sidered too deep for the children to wade through.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

But the longer live and the more
 see of farmersss the more sure I am that the only man who really IS fit to be a farmer is the one who takes up farming from choice; from sheer
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Windham County
SOUTH WINDHAM
Anauai Business Meeting of Sunday Seheol-ltems of Local Interest.

Very early Sunday morning the mer- cury was reported at 5S degrees be- low zero at the Smith Winchester power house. The water pipes in many places were frozen, aS was the gas machine ct the Congregational church. At the evening service the room was lighted by lamps and Ian tern.
 Annual Meeting of Sunday School.
 The annual business meeting of the Sunday school was held on Sunday -C1d the following officers were elect Id. Assistalt superintendent. W. F. BlrstcW; secretary and treasurer, Clae L-lri-lu, assistant Fred Clinton; librarians, Annie Maine and Mabel Clinton. The following scholars were reported perfect in attendance for the year; Mss Grace Lewis, Lillian Ken felI. Tile Colbert, Gladys Lewis, Ar chur Slate Donald Peckham.
 Clssius Barstow has been confined to the house with rheumatism.
 Mrs. EEI.l Erickson was d visitor in Norwich ol Monday.
 Announcement cards of the wedding of Forrest Larkin of South Windham and Miss Nar1on Anthony of Will r.aantlc were received in town this week Nr and Mrs Larkin will re-  side a NilnIlantic.
 Raymond Healy. oldest son of Jere- rliah Hcc-y. is very i'll with appendt- ci-is it .s not deemed advisable to
 Mrs. Richard Turner and children are visiting her mother in Brooklyn. perform an operation Us he Is just tecovsriug from whooPins cough.
 Miss IyrIice Kingsbu-y and Miss Au-cstl Thomas took the school for a sldizhrids Tuesday afternoon. Upon she hor1eward trip they visited the moving picture show at Willimantic and returned Co South Wlndham by -rrcuey. The cutting was much enjoyed by inc children.
 The Sunday school is to give so- cf.f for It's members and friends some evening next week.
 E. Harlow Holmes. Backus Bros, Tohn Rose and Napoleon LeClair have been hlIlng their icehouses the past week
 Mss Gertrude Turner is visiting friends in Brooklyn
 A number from here attended Be- -s-f's reception at Willimanuc Tues day eyerlnE. The following are mem berr of the class from South Wind ham: Miss Carrie Anderson, Miss Celia Colbert Miss Bertha Lewis, Expert E-nru. Percy Scribner, Pearl and Pres colt Chamberlain and Arthur Colbert
 Harry Avery has returned from Eh5rt stay in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Annual Meeting and RolIesII of Dun-
 ham Memorial Church.

Because of the extreme cold, at the close of the morning service at the Baptist church, further service was abandoned, 1t being impossible to warm the building comfortably.
 Church Meeting and RelIcalI.
 The annual business meeting and rollcall of the Durham Memorial church was held Jan. il. Officers elected were: Clerk, Mrs. Kate L. Dimock; treasurer and trustee, A. T. Burdick; auditor, Mrs. Lottie Thomp- son; superintendent of missions, Mrs. A. T. Burdick; secretary, Miss Augusta Tilden; treasurer, Mrs. Ida Smith; aid department, Mrs. McCollom, secretary; Miss Tilden, treasurer; Young Peoples department, superintendent Mrs. Katie Bowers; secretary, Mrs. Jane Stedman; treasurer, Mrs. Lottie Thompson; Bible school, superintend- ent, Mrs. Ida Smith; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Kate Dimock After the rollcal refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
UNION.
Grange Has Installation Followed by
 Oyster Supper.

L. M. Reed, master of Mashapaug Lake grange, No. 101, attended the state grange sessions at Bridgeport last week.
 Albert Slade of Southbridge visited friends in town a few days last week.
 Mashapaug Lake grange, No. 101, had installation of officers and an oyster supper Wednesday evening,
 George Town filled the icehouse for MT Myers with good clear ice the past week.
 It is many years since so many fla vorite house plants were frozen. They were supposed to be well protected by the careful housewife, but many were frozen by the recent cold spell.
 Lillian Munda has returned to New York.
 Miss Grace Tyler is visiting friends in New York.
 Miss Sara Moore has closed her house and is spending the winter with Mir. and Mrs. George Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
N0RTH STERLING

Some lost their potatoes in the eel lar by freezing during the cold wave of last week.
 George Pierce, IT,, has filled his ice house with eight-inch ice,
 A fine flock of quails was seen here just before the last snow storm.
 E. P. Harvey is confined to the house by sickness.
 There was a chimney fire at the home of c. H. Rounds one day last week. No damage was done.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
STAFFORD

Cyril Johnson has been confined to the house for the past week by illness.
 Miss Isadore Durham has been con- fined to the house by severe cold.
 Miss Elsie Corbin has entered the Holyoke city hospital. with a view to becoming a graduate nurse.
 The diphtheria quarantine was lift ed from the home of w. P. Simons last Wednesday after a confinement of two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. E. E. Warren were called to Westboro. Mass, Tuesday to attend the funeral of their daugh- ter-in-law.
 pr. A. E. Coats gave the Baptist people a visit on Sunday, which was enjoyed by all. pr. Coats is to return Sunday to open a series of meetings which will be held evenings through next week. Dr. W. G. Fennell will preach 8 part of the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
RAWS0N

Mrs. R. E. Baker was in Wilhman- tic one day last week.
 I. w. Hammond and daughter call ed on Miss Cynthia Hammond of Chaplin Wednesday.
 Prank Phillips gave 2 masquerade dance at Grange hall, Hampton, on Thursday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Burnham and daughter Ruth called on Mrs. Everett Whitehouse Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs Everett Whitehouse called on Miss Estene Burnham Sun day
 Frank Phillips was in Abingdon or Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

firsts and three specials and fourth on cockerel at Danbury and second on cockerel and third on bullet at Worces- ter.
 A. T. Grosvenor, Seymour Peal, Charles Arnold and E. k. Brown visit ed the poultry show at Worcester.
 It is reported that Dr. Clark has recently sold 100 of his fancy birds at long price,
 E. B, Brown inspected Natchaug grange Jan. and also installed the officers for the coming year.
 Ice cutting is going along rapidly, many houses being already filled with 12-inch ice
 Mrs Samuel Griggs is so ill with pneumonia as to require two nurses.
 Dr. James Hutchins and E. E. Brown attended the dairymens convention in Hartford this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
JACKSONVILLE

Charles Jennings of Woonsocket was & week end visitor with his sisters.
 Miss Alice Jack, who has been i'll, is somewhat improved.
 Noble Mason of Woodstock was a visitor with his brother, Saturday night.
 Albert Cooke of Dudley was a local visitor one day the past week.
 Stephen Pratt of Webster was a visitor with his mother Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Wilson were in Webster Thursday.
 Mir. and Mrs. s. Adams were Web ster visitors Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
ANDOVER.
Death of John Murray-5o Degrees Be
 low Zero Sunday Morning.

The death is announced of John Murray. resident of Andover. He was in his S5th year.
 With the thermometer down to 30 degres below zero there was no ser vice at the Congregational church last Sunday morning, though there was a fair number present at the evening service.
 On Sunday the pastor, Rev. John J. Lockett, will preach at the 10.45 ser vice on Ess entials of We'll Ordered Life.
 1 lation on Monday, Fob. 5, and has in- vited Bolton grange to be it's guest.
 A large amount of splendid ice, 14 or more inches thick, has been placed l in icehouses this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
WOODSTOCK
Exercises at Congregational Church.
 Chicken Pie Dinner.

Clarence Taber has returned from Bennington, Vt, where he has visited his father-in- law.
 Miss Nellie D. Chandler is in Hart ford the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Henry J. Potter.
 Church Day Exercises.
 The Congregational church held it's church day exercises last Saturday. A large number sat down to a chick en pie dinner at 12.3O. The cold weather and the snow prevented some from attending. At the business meet ing at two o'clock the roll call showed a membership of 116, gain of ten ever last year. The same plan for benevolences was continued for the coming year
 The ice house at Roseland park has been filled with a fine quality of ice.
 The thermometer on Sunday morn ing on the hill was 12 degrees below zero, while in the valley 20 degrees below was reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin 4. Brown were at Taftville Tuesday,
 Mrs Levi N. Clark Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank R, 3urdick, al Norwich
 A number of the farmers have had potatoes freeze in their cellars.
 It takes nearly all a farmers time now, looking after his stock and get ting firewood. t Mir. and Mrs. William F. Cone oi New London have recently been visit ing MT. Cones parents. Mir and Mrs William Cone of this place.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
SPRING HILL

D. c. F1aherty has been confined to his home and under the doctors care since Monday.
 B. M. Sears has filled his icehouse this week, 12 to IS inches thick.
 The old people at the almshouse were again remembered last week by the Baptist Sunday school, which sent them a basket of oranges and confec- tionery.
 E. F. Storrs has been in Coventry most of this week.
 A sleigh ride party from the c. A. C. passed through here Wednesday even ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
WESTMINSTER

Rev. A. A. Smith, assisted by Rev. Mir. Bassett of Howard Valley, held meetings a. Gay Head schoolhouse Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings of this week. The usual Fri day evening prayer meeting was held at the church.
 George Rathbun is confined to his home by illness.
 Paul St. Jean recently sold his farm and expects to move away in a few weeks.
 Rev. H. Bassett of Howard Valley is a guest at the parsonage this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
BOLTON
Providence Teacher Secured for LccaI Saskatchewan J. Loomis Serious ly III.

Miss Gertrude I. McNifs of Provi- dence, who has been engagd to teach in the Center district, opened school Tuesday morning.
 Ellsworth J. Loomis of South Bolton was Ill last week and was taken to his wife's home in Manchester, where he remains in 8 critical condition with double pneumonia.
 Mrs. Mary A. Brownell is ill at her sisters Mrs. Sarah Hale's, in Spring field.
 Michael Daly, Jr., of Gilead is ill.
 Mrs H. W, Howell has returned from New London, where she was the guest of her father, A. K. Golf.
 Mrs. R. S. Warner, until within a few years a resident of Bolton, is i'll with diphtheria at her home in South Man chester.
 Joseph Mack and Thoomas Daly, Jr., who have been very low with pneumo- nia, are improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20

tor. A large number of friends and acquaintances attended this mass. Afterwards the entire company went to the home of MT. and Mrs. Lacrolx, on East Dover street, where dinner was served.
 Mir and Mrs. Lacroix received the written blessing of Bishop Herman Bruneault of Nicolet, P. O., and of their daughter who is nun in Woon- socket. R. |
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
SOUTH WOODSTOCK
Fire Alarm Given by Telephone op- orator Saves Home of w. H. Young.

W. H. Young's house caught fire last Saturday morning, and but for the timely assistance of neighbors who were notified by Central probably would have been completely destroyed, The flames caused considerable dam age to the interior.
 Mrs. Emily Young and young son have returned to their home here.
 Mrs. Arthur Williams is critically ill at the Day Kimball hospital
 Mrs. Esther Phillips is seriously i'll at her home here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Barker from Harris burg, Pa, are here.
 Canterbury
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
WELLINGTON
Mrs. Carpenter Remembered on s6th
 Birthday.

The pastor. Rev. E. W. Darrow, preached Sunday a sermon that has elicited favorable comment upon Prayer-from the last clause of the 18th verse of the 5th chapter of James.
 The Endeavor meeting last Thursday evening. held at Rev. K. w Darrow's, was led by Miss Emma Florence Rob bins.
 Mrs. Carpenter on her S6th birthday, the 10th, received a shower of cards. flowers, cake candy, fruit, calls from friends, including her pastor, and wish es for many happy returns from hosts of affectionate friends near and far. John Herrick, her schoolmate, ordered the cut flowers through g. mutual friend.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
EAGLEVILLE.
Sunday the CoIdest in Twenty five
 Years.

John D. Ross and son on Tuesday finished the work of filling their ice house.
 January 14th was the coldest morn ing in 25 years, according to a local resident, the mercury going to 24 be- low zero.
 Excellent sleighing and coasting are being enjoyed about the village
 MT. and Mrs. Fred O. Vinton, ac- companied by Professor and Mrs. Stoneburn, are spending the week end in New York city
 H. G. Bentley recently left for Long Island to attend to the cutting off of large timber lot which he has purchas- ed there,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
ABINdToN
Rev. c. o. Read Appointed to Garry
 the Mail.

Dr. J. H. Hutchins was in Hart ford this week.
 George D. Smith of Chicago recently visited with local relatives.
 c. w. Thurber of Putnam was in town Thursday.
 Mrs. George E. Griggs is i'll.
 Rev. G. O. Read has been appointed by the government to carry the mail from the postoffice to the trains.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
EAST WOODSTOCK
Mir. and Mrs. Roscoe Alton Observe Thirty-second Wedding Annivsr. ssry-Notes.

The Reading club met with Mrs. E. b. May Monday afternoon.
 Miss Julia Jenkins has been spend- ing a week with Mrs. Wendell Witter at the Center district.
 Mrs. c. c. Gildersleeve entertaias L'Apres Midi club on Saturday after noon. Cooking lessons are being giv- cn the club by a Webster lady
 Miss Mary A. Potter is gaining slow ly from her recent operation. She is stiIl at the hospital.
 Thirty second Wedding Anniversary.
 1lr. and Mrs. Roscoe Alton eelehrat- ed their 32d wedding anniversary on sunday. They were guests of their daughter, Mrs. Arthur Morse, and fam fly at dinner.
 The sleighing is excellent.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
STERLING
Epworth League Social Held With
 Mrs. W. w. Vaughn.

Mrs A. H. Kenyon has recovered from the grip.
 George Babcock is i'll with tonsnitis
 Mrs. Irving Anderson has been wis iting friends in Providence.
 Miss Ida Carpenter, who has beer visiting MT. and Mrs. l. F. Anderson has returned 10 her home in Attleboro Mass.
 The Epworth league social was held with Mrs. W. W. Vaughn Friday even. ing.
 Miss Mabel Moore is the guest Q. Mrs. ". Vaughn over the weekend.
 The Epworth league prayer rneetinz was held Thursday evening in the ves. try of the M. B. church, at 7.3O o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
EK0NK

Lewis Wilcox has gone to house keeping in Leffingwell after spending a few days here with his young bride. All wish them happiness and success.
 Calvin Wilcox Is staying with Jared Gallup.
 MT. and Mrs. A. A. Stanton visited their children in Norwich and Quaker Hill the first of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
CLARK'S CORNERS

F. W. Martin Is filling his ice house, Mrs. E. L. Rogers and son were in Nillimantic Saturday
 The young people are enjoying the sleighing.
 The thermometer registered twelve below zero Saturday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
Times Have Changed

Theodore Roosevelt has applied the short and ugly word to many a man and made it stick. But we notice nowadays that when he brands any particular story as an infamous false hood the principal result is a general laugh of incredulity.-Chicago Inter Ocean,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
TURNERVILLE.
Best SIeighins in Ysars-2s Degrees
 Below Zero Registered.

Mrs. J. H. White visited her grand mother in East Hampton Tuesday.
 Mrs. T. R. Prentice and Mrs. D. F. Jaquith were in Willimantic Tuesday
 The farmers about here have filled their icehouses with fine 10-inch ice
 The >sleighing is fine, the best in years.
 During the cold snap of last week sS degrees below zero was the lowest temperature recorded.
 Mir and Mrs. E. A. Raymond and Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Jaquith attended the library whist Monday night at Hebron.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-01-20
ROCKVILLE

No church services were held here last Saturday, owing to the severe cold.
 James Edwards was d. business call CT in Ashaway Wednesday.
 Mrs. Mary Sunderland of Wickford is at the home of her brother. Hon. Beniamin Kenyon, here.
 Mrs. Byron |. Kenyon has return ed home from Wickford, where she has been for two weeks.
 Miss Susie Franklin, who has made her home in this place for a. number of years, has recently removed to Hope Valley