davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
VOLUNTOWN
Successful Oyster supper-Entertain
 ment by Members of the Baptist Churoh-Vsoation for Village Schools

The oyster supper at the home of Simon Brown held Saturday evening for the benefit of the Baptist church Was attended by goodly number who enjoyed the fine supper provided, mak- ing the affair very successful.
 The Home Whist club met Monday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. George T. Briggs, the winners being: Ladies' first prize, Miss Bertha Lewis; second, Mrs. Edmond Herbert; gentle mems first, John N. Lewisi second, George T. Briggs.
 Entertainment by Baptist Society.
 Wednesday evening @ large audience gathered in Union hall and enjoyed a pleasing entertainment given by mem bers of the Baptist church. The pro- gramme consisted of songs and recita- tons by the children, song. Hymns of the Old Church Choir, Miss Laura Ma guire; song, I Want a Girl Like Daddy Had, Will Mcguire; duet, Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet, W. and Miss Laura Mcguire. Mir. and Miss Mcguire were repeatedly encored and made big hit. Playlet, How the Story Grew, by the young ladies of the church. This num- Der was well received as was also the closing number, chorus, Aud Lang Syne, by the company.
 D. Gilman and Miss Eva Russi of Phenix, R. L, were guests Sunday of Miss Russi's brother, Ovela Russi.
 A large number from here attended the fire sale in Jewett City last Sat- urday.
 Mrs W H. Barron and daughter Elizabeth are guests of Mrs. Barron s parents, MT. and Mrs. Ezra Briggs.
 Alexander Tanner of Storrs Agricul- tural college spent the vacation at the home of his parents MT. and Mrs. Walter Tanner
 Close of Winter Term.
 School in this village closed Friday for two weeks vacation Miss Hazel Backus and Miss Lenora K. Dunleavy, teachers, are spending the vacation at l their home in North Windham. Sunday being Palm Sunday, there will be blessing and distribution of palms at the S3O mass at St. Thomas church.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
NLANTTC
Enjoyable Entertainment Given .+ Congregational Church-5riefs and Personals.

One of the most successful entAr. ta1nments given in Mantle was held Tn the Congregational church Tuesday l evening. The programme included so- 1 los, piano selections, by Miss Lonise smith, Miss Mollie Brooks and IF T Crocker. Miss Ethel May Welch of New Haven made her first appearaoce before Mantle audience and she even surpassed the high expectations that had been aroused by the repeated an nouncements of her coming and her ability. She is an artist of great promise, and a relative of the Henry Ward Beecher family Miss Weloh has won many friends by her visit to Mantle.
 Goes to Jersey City.
 W. W. Lasker left Monday for Jer- sey City. N. J. He carried with him one or the latest models typewriter made at the factory here.
 Roy Richmond is working for the East Lyme Street Railway company. w. l.. Drlscol of Waterford was a caller here Wednesday.
 Frank Morgan returned to his b1Jsi ness in New York Monday evening.
 Clarence Daniels, employed in Hart ford, was visiting relatives in Elan ders Wednesday.
 Mrs, Frank ". C1app of WiIliman- tlc Is visiting her parents here.
 Mrs w. II. Mosier was in New Lon don this week
 Personal Mention.
 Ernest Howell Of New London was at the local telephone exchange Tues day.
 1lr. and Mrs. R. L. Manwaring are getting settled at their summer cot tage in the Pines.
 Ernest Allison Smith of Norwich was here last week, calling on friends. Rev. ]. w. Knappenberger and L. Sheldon Munger were in New London Saturday evening, attending a relig- 1Ous meeting.
 Herman Beckwfth of New London was here Tuesday
 Fred Smith, a former resident of thls place, was in town Tuesday.
 John Bogue has returned from a visit to Bridgeport
 Perry Saunders left Sunday eve ming to resume his duties on board the Ambrose channel lightship.
 Mrs. H. A. Broadway Is confined to the bed by an attack Of grip.
 Richard Johnson was able to walk down street Tuesday from his home Tn West Main street MT. Johnson has been i'll since December.
 Fred Howard is attending the Man uaI Training school in New London.
 MT. and Mrs. J. P. Mccoy are visit ing friends in Midway.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
HAMBURG
Juvenile Grange Meets-Brief Items of
 Local Interest.

Reginald Lord is able to ride out after a protracted illness.
 Miss Ruth Harding of Windhan is spending her vacation in Sterling City.
 J. J. Tiffany entertained MT. Smith and son and Vincent Judson of Wood bury last Tuesday night
 Farmers from this place attended the auction on Grassy Hill last Tuesday.
 The Juvenile grange met Wednesday afternoon. Miss Marguerite Ely pre- sented bird and arbor day programme
 Miss May Harding went to Norwich last Monday for a short visit with her sister. Mrs. Frank Gage. James Lord was in Essex on busi- ness the first of the week.
 Misses Carrie Bill and Nfarjory Lord are visiting relatives in New Jersey.
 Miss Ora Harding is home from West Haven, where she is attending school.
 Julian Ely is home from Sufield for the Easter vacation. Miss Elizabeth Sterling of Windsor l.ocks is visiting relatives in Old Ham burg
 5. Daniels was in Nc Htch last Thursday OF business.
 Mrs. William Otis went to Hartford 1 last Monday to visit her parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
sepeIs Attack of Death.

Five years ago two doctors toad nc I had only two years to Live" This startling statement was made by Stlli- man Green, MRIachite, Col 'Thsy told me 1 would die with consumption. It was up to me then to try the best lung medicine and I began to use Dr. Kings New Discovery. It was weu I Gid. for today I aEn working and be- neve 1 Owe my life to this great throat and lung cure that has cheated tha grave of another victim" It's toliy tc suffer with coughs, colds or other throat and lung troubles now, Take the cure that's safest. Price Ba osnta and sI.oO. Trial bottle at Lea S os- good Co.'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
MOHEGAN

Mrs. Dunn was fn New DOna1H Alsa week with her daughter, Mrs. SturgA4 Mrs. Do1beare and Mrs. Avery rerS fin Uncasvflle last week
 Burrin H. Fielding of Nsv Bontvn was in Mohegan Sunday.
 Mrs. Hamilton was in NVrWtch ne first of the week.
 There were no services Gt tha church Sunday On account of k&s storm.
 MT. Hunter was in Norwich on bus mess the first of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
GIorloua NrNs

comes from Dr. J. T. CurtisA. Dwight Kan He writes: T nOt only have onR- ed bad cases of eczezna in my patients with Electric Bitters, but also cured myself by them of the game disease I feel sure they will benefit any case os eczema" This shows what thousands have proved, that Electric Bitters Is a most effective blood purifier. It's an excellent remedy for eczema, letter. salt rheum, ulcers, bOils and running sores. It stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels, expels poisona. helps digestion, builds up strength. Price 50 c9ntG Satisfaction guaranteed by Lee & os- good Co.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
PENDLETON HILL

The ls,fiesT sewing society met waSh Mrs. Amos Palmer on Wednesday,
 Mrs. Blrdsey c. Palmer and daUgh- ter Amelia spent Tuesday at c. p. Tthompson's.
 Mrs. Amos Pa1Rler and Mrs, J. J. Thompson are spending a few days as guests of Mrs. Thomas Ahefn og Westerly.
 Mrs. Harris BoaTdman and son liar ris Jr.. are both i'll in the general hospital, at Lancaster, Pa
 MT. and Mrs Frank Brown spent Tuesday in Westerly.
 Several from here attended the aic- ton at Mir. Munsee's Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
LEONARD BRIDGE
Death of George Robinson, Whose Wife
 Was Miss Perkins of Norwich.

B. w. Cummings Of South Manches- ter spent Thursday with his mother, Mrs, Ida E. Cummings
 Mrs. Everett E. Loomis Of Schenec- tady, N. T., is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. L. 4. Manwaring
 George Robinson's Death.
 The death of George Robinson oc- cured at his home on Tobacco street after an Illness of rheumatism. His wife. who was Miss Sadie Perkins, of Norwich, survives him, with several children. He also leaves three broth CTS.
 Carlton Cummings was in Wllliman- tic Monday.
 Kenneth Harroun of Willimantlc is visiting Carlton Cummings.
 Mrs. Alfred Hughes returned Satur- day to her home in Providence after spending some time with her mother.
 Mrs. o. 4. Nettleton and daughter Grace are visiting the formers mother, Mrs. B. P Kneeland.
 Miss Ruth Lombard is at home at present during the smallpox scare in Willimantic.
 Miss Lena Manwaring returned Fri day to her home in this place for the Easter vacation of two weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
NORTH FRANKLIN
Luther Hoyt Injured by FaII-PersonaI
 Interests.

Mrs. F. H. Race and Miss Florence Redwood are visiting friends in East hampton, Mass, this week.
 Harry Stott of Plain Hill was calling on J. H. Hyde Saturday.
 A. T. Browning was in Wfllimantic Wednesday attending the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Drusill& Brewster.
 Luther Hoyt had the misfortune to fall from a haymoW, breaking one of his ribs, recently.
 Thomas Holberton of PerryvllIe, R. |, Mrs. F. D. Carpenter and daughter Blanche of Westerly, R. l.. and Mrs Cleveland Carpenter of Weekapaug were guests this week Ut A. T. Brown ing's.
 Mrs. Jane Smith is i'll with the grip.
 Miss Irene Cruthers of Thamesville is visiting her aunt Mrs, Jerry Ma honey.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
SOUTH LYME
Supper at Union Chapel-Notes and
 Personal Items.

Miss Wilhelmina Douglass of New London is visiting relatives here this week
 A baked bean supper was held at the Union chapel Tuesday evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed.
 Miss Elizabeth Slate has returned home after a brief visit with relatives and friends in New London.
 MT. and Mrs. Rhinehardt are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Harry Hunt, of Little Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard LittlefelG are visiting the formers parents.
 Samuel Littlefeid is in the Memorial hospital, New London.
 Mrs. John w. Roath and daughter Carrie are ct their home here, having spent the winter in Ivoryt0n
 Mrs. James Champion has gone to visit relatives in Ivoryton.
 Mrs. Jacob Slate has been making a short visit to friends here.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
ASHWILLETT

The family of Samuel Barnes arc fll with scarlet fever.
 Arthur and John Morgan wers Sun day visitors with their parentA
 Mrs. Martin Monsees and Mrs Hen " Weseman and youngest son wsrp ir Norwich last week Friday.
 The auction at Martin MOnsees waa well attended and prices were low. The family are to move to Voluntown next week
 The road over Ccssaduo H1n Ag closed to the public.
 Harry Cole, after 16 months seJouTR in Rixtown. has moved to Glasgo.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
OAKDALE
Larsen Switzer Wedding - Annual Meeting of Raymond Hill Cemetery Association.

Association.
 Owing to the storm there were no | church services on Sunday.
 The Ladies Social union met at ! Mrs. Lawrence Raymonds on Friday ! of last week and gave Miss Jennie 1 SWitzer a variety shower. Miss Swift ger, who has resided at the home of | Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Raymond for | several years, Was married in Norwich on Saturday afternoon by Rev. H. J. 1 Wyckoff of the Second Congregational 1 church to Theodore Larsen of Nor l wich. They will reside on Asylum
 street, where the groom has Q newly ' furnished house. MT. and Mrs. Larsen ] have the best wishes of their many | friends in this place.
 Cemetery Association. The annual meeting of the Raymond l Hill Cemetery association was held in | the hall at Montyille Center on We'd nesday at 2 o'clock D. n. First Vice | President J. c. FellOWes presided. The minutes of the last meeting were read | by Assistant Secretary F. C. Scholfield and on motion were accepted. The re- 1 port of Secretary and Treasurer B. F. l Schclheld was read by the assistant l secretary and treasurer. and the report of Supt. Paul Glasbrenner was read 1 and accepted. The association now has a fund of s2200, s70O of which was
 raised last year by subscription. l It was voted to expend annually the 1 interest from the fund on repairs and l improvements to the cemetery. The ! following officers were elected: Presl- ! dent, Dan D. Home; first vice presi- l dent, J. c. Fellowes; second vice presi- dent, D. A. Johnson; secretary and | treasurer, F. c. Scholfield: superinten- dent, Paul Glasbrenner. This board of directors was chosen: Edwin F. Con- | stock, J. c. Fellowes. D. A. Johnson. Local Notes.
 Miss Agnes Atwood spent Saturday l and Sunday in New London the guest of MT. and Mrs. Walter Dolbear, Mrs. A. J. Fox returned from the
 New London Memorial hospital Sun
 day, where she has been for the last ! six weeks for treatment. Mrs. Fox is
 much improved in health,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
EAST COLCHESTER

Local grange members attended the annual meeting Tuesday evening.
 Schools in districts No. T and No. 10 closed Friday for short vaca- tion.
 Recent rains caused a bad condition of the roads. Bridges were carried away and the roads washed out badly in various places.
 Harry Wiclcwire was a caller in this vicinity Tuesday.
 Dan Mahoney of New York visited relatives here the past week.
 John Boyle has returned after a visit with his mother in Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
OCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Annual Meeting of Totokett Hose Company-Wedding Gift for Mrs. C. R. Ryan,

Annual Meeting of Totokett Hose
 ComPany-Wedding Gift for Mrs. C.
 R. Ryan,
 At the recent annual meeting of the Totokett Hose company, No. l, the fol- lowing officers were elected for the en- suing year: Chief C. AI Perkins; as sistant chief, F. H. ToplG: foreman, William Kinder; first assistant. George W. Frohmander; second assistant, William Fl. Mitchell. secretary. Will liam LePage; treasurer, A. B. Tebo; steward, adelard LePage: auditors C. w, FEohmander and F. Fl. Toplif.
 Conference Sunday.
 On account of the conference there will be no preaching service at the Versailles M. E. church Sunday. The Sunday school service will be held at the usual hour.
 Gift of Chop Set.
 At the regular meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Versailles M. E. church held in the church vestry We'd nesday afternoon one of the pleasant features of the meeting was the pre- senting of a china chop set by the president of the society, Mrs. c. W. Perkins, to Mrs. c. Robish Ryan as a wedding gift. Mrs. Ryan until her re- moval has been an active worker in the society.
 Good Work in Versailles School.
 The Versailles school closed Friday for the short Easter vacation. Excel lent work has been done during the past term by the teacher, Miss Ruby Bigelow.
 During the past few days represent atives of the town and representatives of the Connecticut company have been busy repairing the damage to the streets and roadbed of the company caused by the recent heavy rains.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
LAUREL GLEN
StOninston Man Buys Main Place
 Personal Items.

There was large crowd at the auc- tion at the Palmer Main place and ar ticles brought good prices. The farm was sold to Leander Parks of Stoning- ton.
 There were no services at the chapel last Sunday on account of the storm.
 The school closed last Friday for the spring vacation.
 Thomas Main is soon to move into the house with Attaway Main
 J. P. Clarey Won Carlsburg and part ner were callers at Irving Thompson's last Sunday afternoon.
 Nathan Main was 8 business caIlsr in Westerly last Monday.
 John Watson Is cutting cordwood for William L. Main. 4
 Miss Hattie White Is having a vaca- ton from school duties this week and is at the home Of her mother.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
FRANKLIN

Mrs. CHacrd IT. Robinson and son Arad were in Norwich on Wednesday,
 Henry Ellsworth of Hartford was the recent guest of s. N Hyde.
 Mir and Mrs. r. L. Tapley of Willi- mantle were the guests Of Mrs. Tap Ieys parents, Rev. and Mrs, Young, on Tuesday.
 Rev. J. c. Young was fin Willimantlc on Monday.
 Mrs. Hermon Gager entertained on Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Cheney of Jewett City.
 Lloyd E. Robinson of Brattlebero, Vt, Is spending a few days with his father and mother, Mir and Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
LEBANON
Successful Whist in Grange HalI-
 Events of the Week.

Friday evening of last week the third in the successful series of whist parties was held in Grange hall. There were le tables and at the close of the 2oth hand sandwiches. cake and coffee were served The ladies' first prize was awarded Mrs. Arthur Hewitt; the gen. tlemen's first prize, Wilton Hoxie la dies second prize, Mrs. F. P. Fowler;
 gentlemen's second prize, J. B. lBlakes- lee. The consolation prizes were re- ceived by B. W. Hewitt and Miss Helen Blakeslee. The next whist party of the Lebanon Whist club will be in charge of Charles Perkins. Charles
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30

The "Child's Welfare" movement has challenged the attention of thoughtful people everywhere. Mothers are nat ural supporters, and will find in Foley s Honey and Tar Compound a most val uable aid. Coughs and colds that un- checked lead to oroup. bronchitis and pneumonia yield quickly to the heal ing and soothing qualities of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. Lee & os- good Co
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
LEFFINGWEL.L
Baptist Church Social We'll Attended,
 Personal Items.

Mrs. Robert Champlin and daughter Grace of Norwich spent Wednesday with the formers sister, Mrs. H. E. Beard, and family
 Miss Annie Calkins Of Norwich has been the guest of her sister, Mss Hazel Calkins, part of the past week.
 The social held in the vestry of the Baptist church Wednesday evening was well attended. Several were pres ent from Norwich.
 The children of the Seventh district school are enjoying a two weeks vaca- tion.
 MT. and Mrs. Calvin Beebe and Mir. Cables of Noble Hill have moved Into the house with Samuel Beebe.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
CLARK'S FALLS
Palmer stunpf Marriage Attended by
 Relatives and Friends.

g. Prank Palmer and Miss Mary sturnpf of New York city were united Tn marriage Wednesday morning
 March %. at the home of the bride greem. The ceremony was performed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
NORTH STONINGTON
E. E. Aiken Lectures on Confucianism Audience Liked Entertainment of Woman's Union.
Was in Chinese coetums.

Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Hollister and son Carol have been in New York this week,
 Was in Chinese Costume.
 The fourth in the series of lectures on the religions of the world was given Wednesday evening by E. E. Aiken, a Congregational missionary In China. His subject was Confucianism. He appeared on the platform in Chinese costume.
 An Amusing Entertainment.
 The graduation of the class of '6s of Milltown academy was given under the auspices of the WOman's union Of the Congregational church Thursday even ing. It was an amusing entertainment and well attended
 Prof. Samuel Train Dutton of New York was in town Wednesday,
 Mrs. George D. Coats is H.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
NORTH LYME
Henry Maynard Observes sixtieth Birthday-Notes and Personals.

Rev. Francis Purvis was 8 Middle town visitor Tuesday.
 Mrs. Lizzie Syms of Bffddletown vis- ited at the parsonage the last of the week.
 Henry Maynard was given 2 sur prise party last Friday evening in celebration of his sixtieth birthday.
 N. J. Stark, MT. and Mrs. N. s. Strong and Edward Strong were Hartford visitors Tuesday.
 N. 8. Strong was in Norwich Sat- urday.
 H. A Gates went to Xanttc Satur- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
Meta and ssd.

whAte Lesd sad wn.s Zinc maas hrusa hs Asa- ais Lead and Zine are piEnABtA Lhsud on h pressed oG Flaxseed. ntile oil miFtd vfsA these pigments constitutes the L. G h. sena-pAafa Paint Its made 90 that hy adding 9uar.s sr Linseed on to q gallon oS L. & N semA-pastA. A gallons Of ready fer Paint is produced q . eu1 of &1-57 per gallon. Anybody can mix tho oN with the L. & M in five minutes It snSes fsen q to $2s in painting Q house.
 Can on L. w. Carroll Sec. Nsr~ArA; Wsnns Kingsley q ssa. PlRinhslA
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
The Next Problem.

King George has patented oOs1- saving invention. What he needs more just now is a coal producing ~dSvieer- St. Louis Republic,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30

T hear ye had words with Casey?" We had no words" Then nothing passed between yer" Nothing but one brick. ."-Kansas City Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
OLD MYSTIC

Funeral Services of Representative John R. Babcock Held on Thursday -Epworth League Entertainment The Weeks Happenings.
 The residents of Old Mystic were terribly shocked Monday morning to
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30

Whales. because of their great size are not fast swimmers. They can make only about 10 or F miles an hou1
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30
UNCASVILLE

Thames Lodge to Observe Fourteenth Anniversary = Birthday Parties - New Postmaster to Take Charge April i
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-30

On account of the conference there will be no preaching service at the
 Versailles M. E. church Sunday. The Sunday school service will be held at
Newport daily independent., 1912-01-02
A Dog NeWsboy.

A shepherd collie delivering news
papers With clock-work regularity, and
performing many other bus!n esslike
acts, is a familiar sight upon the
streets of Rockville Centre, Long
island Spot" in company with his
ycl.g master, covers large territory,
AID so accurate, courteous and depend
able is this pair OF hustling news
dealers that patronage may be said to
increase by leaps and bounds.
Early every morning the boy and
dog start out with a big bundle Of pa
pers Sometimes the boy rides a b.
cycle, but generally the rounds are
made on foot. The dog take lhe pa
res as they are handed to him and
hg@Ws just where each is to go Trot-
tbs through gates and often jumping
fences to make short cuts he depo is
the papers carefully upon the door
steps ard hurries back for more work.
He has also learned to meet the train
that brings the papers and to pick out
the packages addressed to his master
and carry them to the store block
and half away. Spot thoroughly I'M
derstands the business and so capable
has he become that it would now be
impossible for his master to do all the
work without his assistance.
In the afternoon Spot mingles with
the boys and especially enjoys the
game of baseball. He chases fouls,
guards the boys coats, and always in
sisos on fair play.-Our Dumb Ami.
mails
Newport daily independent., 1912-01-02
Made His Escape in Time.

The millionaire accepted the farm.
ers cordial invitation to ride, and
with much scrambling gained a seat
on top Of the hay.
"My good man." said the million
aire, patronizingly, this swaying,
rolling, sweet-scented divan is a couch
upon which could win slumber and be
irresistible to the arms of Morpheus
whenever courted sweet Sleep"
The farmer stiffened "I'll hear no
more of your talk; I'm a respectable
married man, an III ask you where
you're goin' so I can avoid the place"
Dreamily the millionaire smiled.
I'm getting back to Mother Nature.
who has been outraged and abused BY
me for years; am broken man. and
she will forgive me and bring me back
TO health"
The farmer stopped the team and
pulled q three-tined. pitchfork from
|1he brace socket-but his passenger
3kas gone.-Success Magazine.
Newport daily independent., 1912-01-02
s. NJ Wooded

a former hotel man of our city,
wishes to say to his friends and
public generally that he is now
located in the Woolman Hotel at
337 Market Stree t, Hot Springs,
Ark, where he Is prepared to
give the best accommodations
for the money that can be had
in the city.
Give us a trial and have buss
fare refunded at the hotel.
S. M. WOODED,
Proprietor.
Newport daily independent., 1912-01-02
WHITE RIVER DIVISION.
O. r T g. p RAILWAY

No. 018 Qeaves Brinkley 10:40 a. m.)
arrives. go. ........ -. .12:55 pm.
No. GIT (arrives Brinkley 500 p.m.)
departs .............. -. 1926 pm.
No. 622 Local Freight, arrives on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
at ............ .......... 2:15 pm.
No. 621 Local Freight, departs Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday