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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
WESTMINSTER


The extreme cold on Sunday caused
a small attendance at church services.
Charles Dewing was in Norwich on
Sunday.
Charles Hopkins of Plainheld was a
caller in the place Thursday.
Charles Parker of Brooklyn visited
relatives here Friday.
Friends of Mrs A. A. Smith, who is
making q three months trial of the
position of visiting housekeeper for
the Associated Charities of Worcester,
were pleased to hear from her the
past week.
Rev. Frelon Eugene Bolster, pastor
of the church here about twelve years
ago, is now one of the pastors of the
Clinton Avenue Congregational church
in Brooklyn, N, Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
BROOKLYN.
Old Soldier Still Good for Hike
Joseph X. Porter's Sudden Attack
Meeting Of Weman's Club.

A short time since William Gould
walked from his house to the resi-
dence of James Copeland a distance
of six miles. in one hour and forty
four minutes. He is veteran of the
civil war. having served in the Eight
zenith Conn. volunteers, Company d.
Attack of Indigestion.
The past week, Joseph K. Porter,
while at his barn, suddenly fell I'M
conscious just back of one of his
horses. Luckily his son was near at
hand and with the help of neighbOr
took Mr. Porter to his house. This
was the third attack of the kind Mr..
Porter has had within few months.
They are caused by indigestion which
affects the heart.
Enrolment Completed.
The enrolment as made by the Sc
lectmen shows liable to military duty
1856 and to pay personal tax $50.
Charles Edwin Blake was with his
parents the week end and over Sun
day.
New York Man Buys Farm.
Mrs. Martha Nuttall has sold her
farm to a man from New York city
by bargain, who is expected to oc-
Cupy lue premises III me SpIlu6, man
ing it a summer home,
Mrs Emma Talbot has gone to Flor
ida for the rest of the winter.
Women's Club Meets.
The Women's club of Brooklyn met
Monday afternoon, Mrs. C1ewley being
the hostess. Mrs. Clarence A. Potter
read a paper on Bath and Bristol
the English Athens and English Rome.
Sketches of the lives of Fanny Burney
and Hannah More and selections from
their writings were read by other
members. The honorary members at
the close of the meeting gave the
ladies a surprise of the sight of an
fashioned furnished room and later
served refreshments.
Mrs. Charles A. Downs has as her
guests her sister and daughter of
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
SOUTH WOODSTOCK
Lecturer Of Grange Provides a Dickens
Prosramms-lce Stops sawmilI.

The funeral Of Mrs. Arthur williams
was held in the church Friday, Jan.
26, at II m. Rev. l.. b.. Curtis Of STAFF
ford. former pastor, conducted the
service. The floral offerings were
many and handsome.
Raymond Sheldon has resigned in
Southbridge and has gone to East
Hampton to take a course at Willis
ton Seminary. -'"
Mrs. Henry Wells has returned from
Southbridge, where she has been
spending a week with her son.
Grange Has Dickens Programme.
The members of. Senexet grange en-
j0yed an Interesting programme at
their last meeting, presented by Wor-
Thy Lecturer George Butts on the life
OF Charles Dickens, interspersed with
songs from Grange song book Light
refreshments we're served.
The Ladies Aid society Of the Bap-
fist church gave a chicken pie supper
Friday evening in the vestry Of the
church A large number were pres
emit.
II. T. Wells sawmill is again In OPP
Grafton, after two weeks idleness
caused by ice forming around the
wheel. "e
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
THOMPSON
Chapel to Be Reopened for Services
Grange Entertainment.

Miss Mary ]. Ross returned last
Saturday from a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Jerome Ross Of Brooklyn, N. Y.
The two farces given by the Grange
in the Town hall Tuesday night were
well attended and enjoyed.
Harry WhittemOre has been with his
mother the past week.
The Mechanicsville school children
enjoyed a sleigh ride Friday afternoon,
going through the Grosvenordales.
Chapel Social.
A social was held in the chapel Of
New Boston and Quinnebaug Thurs
day evening. Basket lunches were
sold Pllrs re Under way for reopen
ing the chapel for services on Sunday
afternoons, when Rev. Harry st. John
Filmer of Webster VIII preach. The
following committees have been ap-
pointed for this work: President La
dies Auxiliary, Mrs. Fred Myers; So
cial committee, Miss Ursula Putney,
Mrs Ira Bates, Mrs. Parker and Mrs.
William Mills; musical director, Mrs.
Mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
RAWS0N

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Clapp of South
Braintree, Mass, are visiting Mrs.
Clapp's sister, Mrs. Everett White
house.
Mrs. Everett WhitehOuse, who has
been i'll, is able to be out.
Misses Sadie and Anna Fitzgerald
spent Sunday with their grandmoth-
er. Mrs. Patrick Malley in PomIret.
I. w. Hammond was in Arlington on
Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
Windham County
M0OSUP
Obituary Massachusetts, Show Of All
HalIows' CounuiI-DOubls Funeral
AZ Kenyon Home.


Tho funeral of Augustus Shepard
son, who died last Thursday, was hello
from the Methodist church on Sunday
at . o'clock, Rev r. l.. Roberts offici-
ating. A quartette composed Of Ben
jamin Bfoadhead Mrs. Charles Bragg,
Mrs. Evie Whitehead and Howard
Main sang two selections. There were
many beautiful floral pieces. The
Salisbury. William Flyers and Orville
Main. The body was taken to the
tomb at Evergreen cemetery.
s. William !. Potter's Death.
William J. Potter died Tuesday
night about II o'clock at the age of
So. Mr.. Potter was born in E1onk, but
has spent the larger part Of his life
IN Moosup, being for nearly 40 years
superintendent Of cotton. mills for
Charles Amy. He was member Of
the Methodist church His wife died
about a year ago. He is survived by
two children, Olin w. of MOosup and
Helen. wife of William ThOene of
Providence, and several grandchildren.
The funeral was held from the Meth
odist church Friday afternoon at 2
o'clock
Many at Minstrel Show.
A grand minstrel show was the at
traction in Peoples theater Thursday
evening. 1t was under the auspices Of
All Hallows' council, X. Of c., No. 27o,
Double Funeral.
Mrs. Abbie T. Kenyon, who for a
time ran the Sprague house in MOos-
UP, died Tuesday at her home on the
Green Hollow road, from pneumonia,
aged SO years. She leaves one son,
Bsucius Of this place, and a daughter,
Mrs. Charles Brown of Norwich. She
was a woman full -pf kindly deeds.
Samuel Carpenter, an uncle OF Mrs.
Kbbie Kenyon. who had been living
with her for a while, died of pneumo-
MIA on the same day about two hours
earlier, at the age Of SS.
There was a double funeral at the
house on Friday at II o'clock. Rev.
B. Benedict of Central Village and
Rev. Mr.. Clark of Canterbury con-
Quoted the services.
Local Briefs.
Lester Salisbury was in New Ha-
ven a few days the past week
Mrs. Caswel and daughter were
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. James Park
hurst over Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid society Of the NJ. E,
church met with Mrs. Charles Sails
bury Wednesday.
Mrs. J. c. Gallup was in Hartford
Ne first Of the week.
Mrs Lydia Butcher was the guest
- her nephew, w. f. Sheldon, Tues
day.
Rev. r. J.. Roberts spent Wednes-
day in Boston
Miss Hattie Codding OF Danielson
visited her sister, Mrs. w. F. Sheldon,
llriday.
The Thursday club meets next week
with Mrs. A. T. Hill. Readers, Mrs.
William Kenyon and Mrs. Edw. Lyon
Lincoln day will be observed in the
schools by patriotic exercises.
Miss Thayer Resigns.
Miss Marie Henry, a graduate Of
yVilimantic Normal school, is to take
the place Of Miss Florence Thayer
who has resigned as teacher Of the
primary grade in the library build
ing.
Mrs. Augustus Shepardson has TAX
en- rooms in the house with Miss Eva
Franklin, on Prospect street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
EAST WOODSTOCK

Miss Mary Pike Of West Woodstock
is with her brother, c. q. Pike, and
wife, the latter being i'll.
Mrs. Ezra May has been i'll the past
week.
Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Turner enter
tanned Miss Allen. assistant teacher at
Woodstock academy, over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Cobleigh are
spending some time with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Harold Hubbard, at the
Neighborhood.
Mrs. Roscoe Alton visited her sister,
Mrs. Josephine Steere in East Douglas
las Wednesday and Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
STAFFORD
Twenty fifth Anniversary of Stafford
Grange-Notes.

Mrs. Clara Z. Beard of Acworth, n.
H, is a guest Of friends.
Stafford grange celebrated the 25th
anniversary Tuesday evening in
Grange hall. The grange has been
growing steadily, now having "A mem
bers. The history was given by G. D.
Ide. and Rev. / P. Booth read proph-
ecy. There were about 60 present, in
Guiding the following from out OF
town: The state master Mr.. Peck, OF
Bristol Mr.. and Mrs Bradley OF Yer
non. Mr.. Brown and daughter and Mr..
and Mrs. Pierson Of Tolland, l.. NJ.
Reed of Union and Miss Miner OF East
Hsddam.
Martin Hunt is i'll with pneumonia.
Rev. l. p Booth was called to Nor
risville VT. last Monday to attend the
funeral OF a former parishioner
The Masonic social held last FRIDAY
evening was an enjoyable affair and it
was voted to hold another in the near
future.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
HEBRON
Telephone Served as Fire Alarm
Library Whist Well Attended.

Louis Phelps came near having
serious fire recently when the family
discovered the chimney on fire. The
fire was blazing into the room. BY
the use of the telephone they soon had
help and the fire was under control. IL
they had not used the telephone they
would probably have lost their house,
as they are far from neighbors.
The w G. r. U. met at Mrs. Mary
+. Frink's Thursday, the sth.
The Ladies' Aid society gave ton
cent supper in the church parlors on
Wednesday evening.
Wilbur Hills and Mrs. Jared Tenant
were the prize winners at the whist
Monday evening.
Owner Keeps Dark
One Of the school children found a
set Of false teeth on the sidewalk
Tuesday morning. No one has claimed
them yet.
Mrs. Elsie Jones and Miss 4. Cronln
visited school on Monday, the 9th.
Loren Lord has sciatica so that he is
not able to work.
Mrs. L. NJ Lord is gaining slowly
being able to get around the room OF
clutches. -
The library whist was well attended,
there being 30 present.
The Simmons brothers were callers
in town Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
AND0VER.
Surprise Parties Provide Pleasure for
Young PeoPIs--Granse Officers In
stalled.


A surprise party was given Miss
Eliza Banning by her high school
classmates on her 18th birthday. Games
were played refreshments served, and
Miss Banning received many good
wishes and presents.
surprise party was given Miss
Ruby Beebe Wednesday evening. An
exceedingly enjoyable time is reported.
Grange installation.
Officers of Andover grange, No. 76,
were installed by Bro. Barron, assisted
oy Mrs. Stetson and Mrs Beebe. Those
installed were: Master, w. A. Snow;
overseer, +. J. Jewett; lecturer, Mrs.
Clara Haffner; steward, L. E. Beebe,
assistant Percy Beebe; chaplain, Mrs.
Marion Backus: treasurer, Mrs. Jane
P. Stearns; secretary, Mrs, A NJ.
Snow; gatekeeper, George w. Merritt;
Ceres, Mrs. Sadie Miller; Pomona,
Miss Gray; Flora, Miss Stetson; lady
assistant. Miss Frink. The programme
consisted Of solos by Mrs. Miller, Miss
Jewett and Mr.. Beebe addresses by
Mr.. Barron and Rev. john ]. Lockett;
recitation by Mrs. Hoffner; remarks
by Mr.. Finley, Mr.. Clark, Mr.. Hutch
inson, Mr.. Curtis and Mr.. Yeomans
piano solo by Mas Jewett. Visitors
were present from Wethersfeld, Kill
lingly, Hebron, Columbia and Bolton.
Supper was served in excellent style,
after which dancing was enjoyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Sprague expect
to start next week for trip south for
tho balance Of the winter.
The pastor, Rev. John ]. Lockett,
will preach at the Congregational
church Sunday morning on The Faith
of the Times; also at 7.S0 p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
TOIIand County
BOLTON
Teachers lnstitute-LocaI Changers at
Andover Installation.


A lecture was given by the state
board of education in the interest OF
education at the basement of the Con-
gregational church last week Saturday
evening. The speakers were Mrs. c.
w. Burt of this place, A. n. Potter OF
Willimantic and Bottoms school su-
pervisor, r. c. Deming, of New Haven.
At Grange installation.
A number Of Bolton grange members
attended the installation of the officers
of Andover grange last Monday even
ing. The officers were installed by
VIII II. Barron Of Danielson, assisted
by Mrs. w. z. Stetson and Mrs. Lewis
E. Beebe, both of Andover. At the
close of the meeting collation. was
served.
Married in Hartford.
Miss Dorothy Coolbroth, who has
been teaching in the South school I'M
til recently, and Carlos Wilkinson of
Middle Haddam were married in
Christ church, Hartford last Satur-
day.
Miss Anita r. Baker of Indianapolis,
who spends her summers in town, is
taking a months trip to the West In
dies and Panama.
J, w. Green. who came from Roches-
ter, n. Y, a few weeks ago and has
been settling in the house which he
has rented, was followed the first OF
the week by his family, which consists
of his wife. two sons and a daughter.
Miss A. NJ. Eaton of Rockville was a
Bolton visitor the first of the week.
The Knapp place has been purchased
by Rev. Harold Patterson of New ork.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
SOUTH CANTERBURY

T. J. Barber was in Norwich We'd
nesday.
has been visiting her mother for a
few DAYS,
Mr.. and Mrs, Fred Lewis of Wilt
mantle We're guests over Sunday of
F. l.. Hyde.
DR., J, .. Smith and Levi Clark were
guests Thursday of Samuel Cooper in
Breekiyn
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
GURLEYVILLE
Sunday Schools Official Board
Fourth Quarterly Conference.

At the annual meeting of the Sunday
school board held at the parsonage last
week Tuesday evening the following
officers were elected: Superintendent,
Q, H. Conant; assistant, F., c. Dun
ham: secretary and treasurer. Arthur
Wood: assistant. Arlene Durham; IL
brarian. Mrs. Edith Wood assistant
Miss Ethel Simonds; organist, Mrs
Ida Parker; assistant, Miss Ida
Smith
Awards for punctual Attendance.
At the Sunday school last Sunday It
was voted to offer two awards, one foJ
perfect attendance and one for the
nearest to perfect attendance.
Quarterly Conference.
District superintendent Rev. ]. H.
Newland presided at the fourth quar-
terly conference last Friday evening
the usual business being transacted.
Personals.
Mrs. z. l.. Tucker Of Lebanon was
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and MrE.
G. r. Diinock, Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
Mrs. Dwight Beebe and son Leslie
went to Georgetown Wednesday, Miss
Leone Clarke of Willimantic accompa-
nying them.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
P0MFRET.
Town Loses Prominent Man by Death
of Charles p. GrosVenOr-EVerett E.
Brown Wins First Prize Against
One Hundred.


Charles P. Grosvenor, who has been
gradually failing for some months,
died Saturday morning in his 6Sth
year. Mr.. Grosvenor has lived all of
his life in this town and enjoyed the
highest esteem and respect of his
neighbors. He has represented the
town at different times in the state
legislature and has held various i'm
portant town and church offices. He
has been for a number of years one
of the directors of the Putnam saw
ings bank. He was one of the best
farmers and owned one Of the most
valuable farms in town and until re-
Gently was actively engaged in the
dairy business.
For three generations the family has
held the Office of clerk for the Eccles-
iastical society and for three genera
tons the family has represented the
town in the Connecticut legislature.
He has been a kind and generous
neighbor, and a model citizen, both
in his family and in public affairs,
and has always exerted a helpful in
fluence. He leaves his wife, one
daughter and two sons. The funeral
services were held Tuesday at one
o'clock, conducted by Rev. Mr.. Read.
Fine Prize for supt. E. E. Brown.
Everett E. Brown, superintendent
of Westland farm, received the past
week a check for SIS from the Prac-
tical Farmer, as first prize for an
article in their Spraying Special
number. Over 100 articles were sub
mitted in the competition.
Notes.
Arthur IT Grnsvepor o++apdad the
Hartford poultry convention Thurs
day. ....
George Botham and E. E. Brown at
tended Friday
State Lecturer Frank E. Brakeman
installed the officers of Wolf Den
grange Friday evening. January g.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
GlLEAD

Miss Emma Barrett OF Bridgeport is
visiting Mrs. 0. A. Hitchcock
Mrs. Wyehoff Wilson has Returned
10 Hartford from spending three
weeks with her parents
+ h. Lyman il employed IN garage
in Hartford and expects to move there
soon.
Mrs. Mary c, Gilbert spent Monday
night in Taleettville with Mrs. Anna
Moore,
G, Parker Stearns Of Andover is
spending a few days at ]. l. Ways
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
STERLING

Mrs. John Baker Of Mystic ie the
guest Of her son, James w Bal err
ATrs. A, H. Kenyon spent Tuesday
in Providence
The EPworth league prayer meeting
was held in the vestIy of the NJ. r.
church Thursday evening
The Epworth league social and BUS
mess meeting was held on Friday eve
ming at the home Of Miss Alice Thorn
ley.
The Ladies' Aid society met Wed
nesday afternoon at o'clock with
Mrs. W. W. Vaughn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
WOODSTOCK VALLEY.
les Cutting Goes on-Personal Items

Mrs, Ellen n. Greens returned on
Thursday from several weeks visit
with her daughter in Clinton, Mass.
Miss j. Louise Kenyon returned
Tuesday from ProVidsncs.
Waldo G. Carpenter is harvesting
his. ice this week.
Several from here attended the VAL
entine social at Eastford on Wednes-
day evening.
Mrs. Alfred Briggs returned to her
home in Pomfret Sunday.
Miss Hazel Lucks has given up her
studies at Westbere High school, as
she is to move with her parents to
Brooklyn, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Hammond spent
Sunday in Westboro, Mass.
Mrs. JehH Jones Of Eastford is car
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
0NEC0

Q, D. WhitfeFd was in Providence
Wednesday,
George Burdiek and Miss Florence
Hines of Slocum spent Wednesday
with Mr., and Mrs, Sanford Burdick.
Local friends received news Of Mrs.
Albert Kenyon's death in MoeSup on
Wednesday, Of pneumonia, An uncle
of Mrs. Kenyon, who had recently
come to live with her, died about an
hour later, With pnsttmnnia
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
COLUMBIA
Play and Supper Of w. 9. S. E. Club
Nets $5o-hioot Owls and Robins
Ferstell Spring.


The w. S. S. K. club gave an enter
tainment at Yeomsns' bail Friday
evening of last week which was largely
attended. The w. 8. 3. Il. Dramatic
club presented the three act comedy
drama Oak Farm. The play was well
staged and oil the parts were well sus-
tained. DYmsnis orchestra furnished
music for the evening. After the en-
tertainment refreshments were served
in the lower hall and dancing was en-
Joyed. Tho evening Melted the ladies
about $50, which will be added to their
fund for the Improvement of Utley
Hill. The dramatic club has been in
vited to present the drama at Andovcs
and Gilead.
Various interests.
Mrs. Theodore A. Lyman and son
Stewart Of PIainville have been spend
ing a few days with Mrs. Lyman's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James A Utley,
on Columbia Green.
Last Sunday the pulpit in this place
was occupied by Mr.. Beardsley of the
Hartford Theological seminary.
Miss Catherine Morgan Of Colches-
ter was the guest OF Miss Annie Palmer
over Sunday Both are students at the
Willimantic Normal school
The Woman's Missionary society met
with Miss Amelia ]. Fuller last Thurs
day afternoon.
Library Books Selected.
The Saxton B. Little free library
committee met last Monday evening
and completed their selection of books
for the current year.
The steady cold weather of the past
six weeks has made heavy tnroads in
coalbins, woodpiles and haymows. be-
sides freezing up pumps end water
pipes in some instances.
Several towhspeople report having
seen numbers Of robins last week, and
on Wednesday of this week boot owls
were sounding their familiar call in the
woods.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
WEST WOODSTOCK
Pleasing Programme at Social Held at
Baptist Church.

Mr.. Foster is confined to the house
The social at the Baptist church on
Friday evening was much enjoyed. An
old fashioned supper was served. The
musical programme was excellent,
Mrs. George Phillips played the VIOLIN
Messrs. Ross and Miller the cornet
and piano, quartette consisting of
Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Perrin
and Byron Bates sang, Miss Stella
Gage gave a reading. The bright
moonlight and fine sleighing called out
good number.
Mrs. Daniel Davis is i'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
WAUREGAN
Injured by Fall on Ice-Coastins Acct
dent.

Mrs, Ida Burgess is a guest f her
sister, Mrs. Henry Wood, at South
Coventry.
Mrs. John Phillips has returned from
visit to her parents at Dover, N. H.
Arthur Mott is confined to his home
by illness, the result of a fall on the
ice about two weeks since.
A large party attended the firemen's
ball in Danielson Thursday evening.
Eva Maynard and Jennie Raymond
attended leap year social at Webster
one night last week
John Murphy of Riverpoint. R. l.,
called on relatives and friends here on
Saturday.
Arthur Plankey was badly injured
while coasting Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
CANTERBURY.
Sudden Death Of Samuel Carpenter
~ A Record January for Gold.

The toWnspeople were shocked on
Tuesday when they heard of the death
81 Samuel Carpenter, who recently
went to board with his niece, Mrs. Alb
bic Kenyon on the Green Hollow road.
Mrs Kenyon died a few minutes be-
fore he did, with pneumonia. Mr..
Carpenter leaves one son by his first
Wife Samuel Carpenter, Jr., of Can
terbury Green. and four grandchildren,
Lemuel n. and Lena NJ, c. Maude and.
Amelia NJ. Carpenter, and two great
Grandchildren, Nelson L. and Baby
Carpenter, sons of Lemuel n. Carpen-
ter. Mt. Carpenters second wife,Ada-
line, died two years ago. Mr.. Carpenter
VIII be greatly missed, especially by
the members Of the M. P. church Of
which he was a member, where he
was always in his place when abble to
attend He was nearly 80 years old.
lie was an old soldier and drew a
large pension, having lost the sight OF
one eye.
SswmilI at Work.
c. II. Phillips steam sawmill is in
KIT wood now, and Raymond Gascon
is boarding some of the help.
The Oldest inhabitants say they
never saw such a January as that of
1912, with no thaw. All will be glad
70 welcome spring
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
Cottage Meeting.
SOUTH W1NDHAM.
ColIsen on New Haven Read--Various
Items of Interest.

Mr. and Mrs Charles Hahn DC Co
nantviile spent Sunday with Mrs. HUI
da Eaton,
The rear end collision al the n. Y,
\. ii. & II. station early Monday
morning caused tie-up in traffic and
required the services of the wreck
ing crew. but no one was seriousW in
iured.
5eair Holden Wedding.
Arthur Belair of Willimantfo and
Miss Beatrice Holden of South Wind
ham were united in marriage at st,
Joseph's church, WilliiHantio, this
week, Miss May Watts, formerly of
South Windhaia. acted as bridesmaid,
Mrs. George Styles, Jr, and niece
Miss Sarah Appel. have returned from
weeks visit in Bridgeport.
Mrs Simmons Of Waterfowl, n, Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
CHAPLIN.
Burned Out Families Given Variety
Shower by Neishhors.


Shower by Neighbors.
Ralph L. Church. who lost his house
by fire several weeks ago, is building
new house,
Given Variety Shower.
Mr.. and Mrs Ralph L. Church and
Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Church were
given variety shower at the home
of Selectnan Charles B. Russ on Tow
er Hill, Thursday evening, February
l. A large number of their friends
from Chaplin and Mansfield attended
and brought a variety of useful ar
ticles, including over $50 in money, to
help them in furnishing their new
house when completed. Mrs. Ralph
Church and Mrs. Walter Church ex-
pressed heartfelt thanks to all pres
ent for the many useful gifts they re-
ceiVed
Cottage Nesting.
A prayer meeting was held Tues
day evening at the home Of J. VIII
bur Lanphear
The Ladies' Aid society smet Wed
nesday afternoon with Mrs. A. NJ.
Litchfeld
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-10
MOUNT HOPE
Neiehbors Give Shower to Church
Famiies-Jsmes Whitehouse Dislo-
Gates Shoulder. -.

Charles S. jacobson of Cromwell was
visiting friends in town last week
while making a trip through the coun-
try buying cattle.
Mabel Moore Of OReco is spending
weeks vacation at her home because Of
scarlet fever in the school
Several from here attended the
shower given the families Of Ralph and
Walter Church last Thursday evening.
Both families received many useful
gifts.
James Whitehouse disloehted his
shoulder while helping to fill an ice
house last week