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Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
COLUMBIA
EpisoepeI Ssr,rscs HeId-Beth Peiiti.
 cal Partiss Hold Caucuses.


 Rev. MT. Fitzgerald, rector of St. Peters Episcopal church, Hebron, held q service in the Columbia Congrega- ttonal church last Sunday afternoon which was well attended. Miss Harr1ett K Porter Left We'd nesday to enter Wellesley college. Miss Porter was graduated from the Wind ham high school last June
 Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Peet of New York have been visiting friends in town.
 Mrs. Mary B. YeomanA who has been spending the summer in the mountains. has returned to her home en Columbia Green.
 William P. Johnson Chosen Deacon. ~ . meeting of the church, bold Friday evening of last week, William P. Johnson was chosen deacon to- i'll the vacancy caused by the resigra- tion of William A. Collins. Certain phases of church work were discu ssed but no definite action was taken.
 Handsome Span of Colts.
 Allison L. Frink has fine pair ot two year old colts which he is break. ing. He drives them in . light bug. gy. He took them to the fair at Willimantic, drove around the track. and took first premium. The colts are beauties. well matched and but twelve days difference in their ages.
 Miss Edith Little who is engaged in library work at Springfield, ts wis. iting relatives and friends in town.
 Party caueussa
 The republican and democratic eau. cuses were held at Yeoman's hall OF Monday evening.
 The republicans nominated for Sc. Iectmen L. E. Winter and William P Johnson; democratic nominees, Franl Potter and Ralph Buell.. 7':
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
SOUTH COVENTRY
Season at the Lake cIosing-Profit from Old Home Cook Book-Hay- makers Outing.

Employees of the Kingsbury Box and Printing company held their annual fish fry at Dunham's Point last Sat- urday. Dinner was prepared by De- Witt Kingsbury and E. Hi Ledoyt.
 The dancing season at Lake Wan gumbaug Casino closed last Saturday Most of the cottagers and campers have left the Lake,
 Mrs. Frank o. Boynton entertained the Hilltop Home club last Friday. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Albert Baker, Sept. 27
 ' P. o. Boynton and L. M Phillips wer. on jury duty at the session of superior court, Rockville.
 Haymakers' Picnic.
 The sociability promoted by the prep aration' and production of the cantata, The Haymakers, presented Old Home Week, continues, and another picnic was held in Clark's Grove Saturday afternoon, attended by -- ost of the members of the chorus and their fam flies.
 At Topliff Homestead.
 MT. and Mrs. H. P. Topliff, MT. and Mrs. Fred Topliff and daughter, Ger trdue, and Harrison Topliff of Waure- gan, also MT. and Mrs. Arthur Tophff and daughter, Ruth of Providence, have been making their annual visit at the old homestead
 White Brothers are erecting the third silo on their farm.
 Mrs. Mary Hunt of Newingtcn has been spending several weeks at George H. Clarks.
 Miss Hattie Albro, Mrs Sarah Wolfe and Mrs. Cora Nye enjoyed an outing to Shelter Island Wednesday.
 Sheridan Place Sold.
 MT. Emmons has sold his place, known as the Patrick Sheridan place., to MT. Bradbury of Storrs, who will take pos session next month.
 Mrs. Zechiel. Miss Carrie Zeohiel and Louis Zechiel have left their b lngalow on the Judge Jesse Root place and re- turned to Brooklyn.
 MT. and Mrs. Mercy have returned to their Brooklyn home, after spending the summer at the Topliff house.
 Old Home Cook Book a Success.
 The Ladies' Missionary Association Cook Book, published just before Old Home Week, found ready sale, add ing quite sum to the treasury of the society. The book contains views Of the old and new Congregational church, with which the organization is con- nected.
 Farewell Meeting. | The evening meeting last Sunday took the form of a farewell meeting. many of the young people of the c. E.. so- c1ety leaving this week for various schools and colleges. Miss Julia White was in charge of the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
BOLTON
Democrats Name Town Ticket-Grange
 Devotes Evening to Our State.

The democratic caucus was held last week Thursday evening, and the fol- lowing nominations were made: As sessor, w. E. Howe; board of relief, c. N. Loomis. c. M. Pinney; selectmen, Fred J. Olds, Fred E. Coleman; agent of the town desposit fund, c. N. Loom is; auditor, Fred D. Finley; grand jur- ors. W. E. Howe, Paul Clement, c. M. Sumner; collector of taxes. Fred D.. Finley; constables, A. N. Skinner, F.. H. Strong. Ralph Eaton; registrar of voters, Walter E. Howe; school con- mittee, Fred D. Finley.
 Farm Sold.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Kuhr have sold their place in South Bolton to Italians of New York, who have taken posses sion. MT. Kuhr and family have nov ed to Manchester.
 The Andover-B Bolton ball team play ed the last game of the season in An dover with the All WiIlimantics last, week Saturday and were defeated 4-3. This team has played 13 games this season, winning Il of the number.
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Dfbble of New York are visiting the latter's niece, Mrs. L. H. Levey.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Waldorf and Miss Waldorf of Mantle were recent guests of their cousin, Theodore Perry. Services Omitted.
 There will be no service in the Con gregational church for the coming two Sundays, as Rev. c. ". Burt is taking his vacation.
 Our State the Theme.
 The Grange programme last week was about Our State, and consisted of papers on the following subjects: The First Settlers; Noted Men and Wom- en; The Indutries, and The State Flow CT. After the programme box social was enjoyed.
 Misses Mary and Kate Sheridan are in Boston. visiting relatives. pr. and Mrs. B. s. Barrows of Hart ford were Bolton visits the middle of the week.
 Charles Warner has been serving as juror in the Rockville court, now in session.
 A large proportion of Bottoms popu- lation was in Rockville Wednesday, at tending the agricultural fair, and were greatly disappointed when the shower interfered with the afternoons sports. Mrs. c. W. Burt has been visiting relatives in Middlebury.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21

Uriel lodge. No 24. F. and A. M.. there will be work on the M. M. degree. Frank Pobuda has just completed a silo at a cost of s200.
 Mrs. B. J. Whittemore of Hartford is visiting her son, John R. Neil. Mrs. Lucian Clark and daughter Ma bel of GlaSs Factory Village were among tha attendants at Memorial church Sunday.
 Big Sio Filled.
 G. Hall, Jr., and company have f1n- ished filling their large silo. which was built to hold the fodder from ten acres.
 Mrs. w. H. Bracket returned Sun day from SpringfieldA where she has been visiting relatives.
 NewIyweds Entertained.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl C. Kesty of Washington, D. C., on their wedding trip, were recent guests of Arthur Devereaux and daughter Cora. Mrs. Kesty is the daughter of John Whit ford, formerly of this town. now of Cromwell.
 At the business meeting of the W. c. T. U., held at Mrs. Holman's last Saturday, the last years officers were re- elected.
 Mrs. Lydia Church and Mrs. Annie Service were chosen delegates to at- tend the state convention at New Lon- don.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
WEEKAPAUG

MT and Mrs Harry Robinson and daughter, Myrtlebelle. who have been guests at the Macornber farm the past week. returned to Portland, Conn, Friday.
 Mrs, Leon w. Bliven has returned from a weeks visit with friends in Hartford
 MT. and Mrs S. NJ. Gladwin will re- turn to Hartford Monday, after spend ing the summer at their cottage here. Miss Sally Sanford has gone to Pitts field, where she will enter boarding school.
 Weekapaug Inn closed its doors the 2Oth, after a very successful season.
 Mrs. G. T. Collins Is visiting friends in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
WELLINGTON
Damage ihssuits from Grange < Votes to Exhibit Produce.

The thunderstorm of last wednes- day was the most severe on record in this vicinity. Many windows were broken by hail; both the churches and the town hall suffered in this way. G. v. Smith. Mrs. l.. B. Clark and the Misses Palmer and Dunning were caused the most expense, but many other dwellings were more or less in- suxed. a
 To Exhibit Produce.
 The corn talk of Worthy Master G. V. Smith at the grange last Friday evening was of great practical value. The hall was decorated with fine spe- cimens of corn brought in by the members and 90 much interest was shown that it was voted to have an exhibit of produce October at the bswn hall at . public open meeting.
 Pastor Breaches. 4nl Hsw. E. W. Darrow was glad to be be fn his pulpit on Sunday and his peo- pie were grateful to hear him there HiS fine and spiritual sermon was from Psalm 1se:1S. Mrs. Darrow and Mrs. Preston were eheesn delegates from the Hill to the association that meets in Thompson the zAth and 18th. Rev. MT. D1rrow was appointed by the association to preach the annual sermon.
 Ahred C0wles is very feeble. Ills AauEhter, Mrs. J. G Himmelor. is pAiised ts remain with him most of khA ttmA
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
Washington County, R. ].
USQUEPAUGH
Brown. Horse Thief and Chicken Steal
 or, Lands in Kingston Jail.

or, Lands m Kingston Jaii.
 Amos H. Kenyon has recovered suf- ficiently from his illness to return to his work in Pawtucket'
 After Twenty Years.
 Randall Hoxie and wife of New York are visiting relatives here. This is their first visit in 20 years. MT. Hoxsie is a native of Exeter, being the son of the late John HoXsie.
 Mrs E. E. Sheldon has gone to Jamestown to visit an aged aunt, who is very i'll.
 Annie E. Kenyon, who teaches at Point Judith. was at her home here over the week end.
 Were at the Fair.
 Oliver Watson and sister, Dorcas. and Dr. Kenyon and wife attended the Grange fair at North Stonington on Thursday. They made the trip in an auto
 Mrs. Hattie Holgate, who has been visiting her parents here, has returnels to her work at Wyoming.
 Bad Man Brown in Jail.
 Last Monday night Nathan Palmer, who. lives about four miles from this village, was awakened by a noise in his S0Tu. He WELL OuA olEu sow o AiAota driving out of his yard with his ex- press wagon He called to him, but the man struck the horse and went all the faster. MT. Palmer then called his neighbors for assistance, and Fred Knight and George Money came to Dr. Kenyon's. in this village. to telephone for Sheriff Wilcox, 1t being the nearest telephone. The man or men stopped at A. M. Kenyon's and asked for match and the way to Hope Valley. It was found later that the horse of Benjamin Essex was stolen, about a mile from Mir. Palmer's. The thief went to Moose Neck Hill, traded the rig and then drove to Washington village, put the horse in barn, got drunk and ended up in police station. His name was Brown. The chief of police at Washington nou- fled Sheriff Wilcox, who proceeded to arrest him, and placed him in Kingston iail. Thursday of last week, while MT Palmer was at the fair, about half of his poultry was stolen Brown be- longs to a dangerous gang and it will he well for the community when they are all in the same place as he Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
STORRS
Contract Let-Dr. Thom Goes to Kansas.


 Kansas.
 The Faculty Tennis club won from a team from South Manchester Satur day.
 Auto Insured.
 A fire of unknown cause on Satur- day evening destroyed the auto owned by c. D. Jarvis and the building in which it was placed. The auto was fully insured and the building was of small value. Prompt work with eNtin- guishers saved the adjoining buildings which are used for storage and carpen- ter shop.
 Cottage Moved.
 The cottage occupied by President c. l.. Beach is on it's new site. The stone work of the first story will now be re- placed.
 The college silos have been rebuilt on the north side of the farm barn and are being filled.
 The contract for two new cottages has been awarded to Alefis Caisse of Willimantic.
 Contract to Norwich Builders. The contract for the dor1nitory, poul- try building, addition to dairy build ing. addition to horse barn and dairy barn has been awarded to the FentoE- Charnley company of Norwich.
 Dr. Thorn to Give Expert Aid. Dr. Charles Thom has been ordered by the bureau of animal husbandry to Dodge City, Kan, to take part in the investigation into the causes and rem edy for the epidemic which is causing the death of large number of horses and cattle in that part of the state. MT. and Mrs John B. Kelley of Wash ington. D. C., were guests of H. D. Ed wards recently. Prof and Mrs. G. H. Lamson, Jr., and son, Arrol, have returned from a visit to East Hampton.
 Prof H. R. Monteithh has returned from Saugerties, N. Y. where he spent the summer.
 Miss Maud Hayes has resumed her duties at the Grove cottage.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
STAFFORD
Miss MacCallum to Teach in Spring fisId-Meetins of Federation of Churches.


 fieId-Meetins of Federation of Churches.
 Mrs l. P. Booth is the guest of Miss L. s. Cady of Monson. Miss Minnie Hunt of Hampden has been visiting Mrs. Cyril Johnson the past week.
 Miss Ruth Pinney has returned to Springfield after spending several days with Mir. and Mrs. F. c. Pinney. MT. and Mrs. Cliff H, Colburn have been guests of friends in New London and Fitchville for two weeks Miss Mildred MacCallum has re- signed as teacher in the Pinney Gram mar school and Is teaching in 2 Springfield school
 George H. Beard and Mrs Clara Beard of Ashworth, N. H., were in town last week to attend the funeral of George F. Beard.
 Federation Meeting. A meeting of the general council of the Stafford Federation of churches has been called by President Biith for Sunday at p. m in the chapel of the Congregational church at Stafford Springs.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Depean have taken the house recently vacated by Otto Possardt, who has moved to Monson.
 Paul Possadart and family have moved to the Merriam place on Rock well hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
HOPKINTON
Road Repairs Going On-Storm De-
 moishes Old Barn.

People in this vicinity are repairing their buildings in preparation for the winter.
 Avery Brown of North Stonington was a caller in Ashaway Tuesday aft ernoon.
 Curtis F. Randolph and family of Alfred, N. Y, who have been spending a short vacation with friends in town, returned home Monday afternoon.
 The men who have charge of the roads in town are busy putting them in shape for the winter.
 The old slaughter barn on the prem ises of Mrs. Isabella Hull was demol- ished during the storm of Wednesday afternoon last week.
 Miss Susan Crandall has returned from a visit with friends in New Ha- ven.
 Since the dark days of the Groton centennial, many years ago, lights have not been in such demand in the middle of the afternoon as they were last week Wednesday.
 George A. Carpenter visited friends in South Kingstown and attended the county fair last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
Holland Counry
SPRING HILL
Republicans, Democrats and Prohibi- ticnists Nominate Town Officers.


 The republicans held their caucus to nominate candidates for town officers at the town hall last Saturday after noon, with the following result: Chair 1nan. Edw. B. Fitts; clerk, W. F, Wildes; assessor, George L. James; board of relief, Chauncey c. Davis, Willis P. Wides; selectmen, Walter F. Storrs, M. Hubbard Parker; agent of town deposit fund, Bradley M. Sears; auditor, Willis F. Wfldes; grand jur- CTS, Albert B. James. Byron o. Moore Clarence H. Savage; collector of taxes, William A. Weld; oonstables. William of voters, Frank W. M11fard; town school committee, George H. Allen, Leonard Smith. To fill out the unex- pired term of Walter E. Lanphear Freq B. Eaton was nominated. Lewellyn l Storrs will run for judge of probate.
 Democratic Caucus.
 At the democratic caucus held Satur- day evening H. O. Huntington was elected chairman and George R. Russ clerk, and the nominations made were: Assessor, George L.. Fish, board of rs , lief, Oren Russ, John M. Daggett; se- 1ectmen George H. Andrews, Ivan F. Wilcox; agent town deposit fund, BraG- ley M. Sears; auditor, Herbert O. Huntington; grand jurors, Clark H. Crane, Theron D. Swift, Joseph c. Fuller; collector of taxes, James C.. Green; constables, Clarence G. Crane, David Russ; town school committee, Herbert O. Huntington, George R. Russ; judge of probate. Archibald W. Buchanan.
 Prolribition Town Ticket. ry7t.. Al (. caucus Saturday evening and placed the following names in nomination: Assessor, Jesse L. Emo; board of relief, Jared H. Stearns, Arthur D. Palmer; selectmen, George H. Andrews, Fred ertck M. Chadwick; agent town deposit fund, Alfred Odan; auditor, Charles c. Hall: grand jurors. Arthur O. Jacobs, Richard W. Brooks; collector of taxes Robert E. Stearns; constabies, Joseph H. Bullock; registrar of fvohers, Melvin L. Nichols; town school committee Henry H. Goldsboruugh. Jennie l. Brooks.
 Gifts on seth Birthday.
 Mss Betsy Capron. who recently passed her 9sth birthday, was pleasant ly reminded of the fact by many friends. soane sending cards or letters expressing best wishes. others bringing presents of candy, flowers and a large watermelon. Among those who ca.llet, were Mrs. A. H. Freeman of Newark N. J.. Mrs. Charles Tucker and daugh- ter of North W1ndham, MT. and Mrs. William Stedman and Miss Eva Buy ington of Hartford, and Mrs. O. P Phelps, wife of one time professor at the c. A. c. Miss Capron is a. native of Mansfield.
 R. W. Gardiner and A. A. Bosworth
  silos. -.---.l.. Rev. L. W. Brink of Norwich preach ed at the Baptist church last Sunday. Tomorrow the service wall be conduct ed by the Rev. Dr. A. B. Coates of Hartford tA
 Mrs W. P. WMdes entertained . few friends at her home, Wifdfern, last Monday afternoon and evening in re- membrance of her both birthday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
ROCKVILLE

Dr. and Mrs. George Browning of Iowa were recent guests of relatives here.
 The Loyal Workers met Thursday with Mrs. J. P. Greene.
 Ray Nichols and family have re- turned from Rocky Point, where they have spent the summer with their trained ponies.
 Some from this place attended the fair at North Stouington this week
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
STAFFORDVILLE
Many In Attendance at Funeral 0
 Mrs. Wilfred D. Hamilton.

The funeral of Mrs. Helen Beulah Smith, wife of Rev. Wilfred D. Ham ilton was largely attended in the Methodist church last week Thurs day afternoon at o'clock. The church was draped in white. The floral tri- butes were beautiful. All the, minis ters of this town were present and took part in the service, The body was taken to Plainville cemetery for burial last week Friday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
HEBRON

Mr. snd Mrs., N. H. G1hsrt are to Stamford
 Mtpr Susan Pendleton Is visiting in Stamford.
 Miss Winfrred Jones of Portland. Conn, was a caller in town Wednes- day.
 George Wyman was in Hartford re- ceptiy. Nr .rl -.
 s. N. and " C. Hewitt were callers T ce.sssster ss.ss russdss' Ftfns in thsir
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
GILEAD

Mrs. Abbie Buell. has returned to Wallingford, after spending several weeks with relatives in town.
 Mir. and Mrs. Byron Lord and son, of Marlboro, were recent visitors at E. w. Buelrs.
 Mrs. o. A. Hitchcock is visiting in Unionville and Chester.
 Mrs. Few of Greene. R. l., with her son, is vititing Mrs. George Hardy.
 Hebron grange is to meet at the hall Sept. 27. Pomona night will be ob- served.
 Miss Helen Foote of Cromwell was at her home here Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
RICHMOND
Officers and SaPerintendents Elected at Annual Meeting of w. C. T. u4- Dslssates to State Convention.

The annual meeting of Clarks Mills W. c. T. U.. was held with Mrs Mabel kimbeo at Kenyon, September 3. The annual report of the officers were read. The following officers and su- perintendents were elected for the coming year; President. Mrs. Charles Dawley; vice president. Mrs. Ma bel Kimbeo; second vice president. Mrs, N. H. James; recording secretary,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
First Past the Post,

IT we understand Iii Johnson arlght, he thinks that there 1 sa possibility that he and the Colonel will be left standing at Armag ageddon.--Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21

A woman's club in New York, since admitting men to membership. has In creaEed the number of it's wGS'en mers- hers by. 20 per cent
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Pa"sv kimmsl Msrriase-haiI Breaks
 Over 100 Window Panss in Mill.

At the home of MT. and Mrs. John klmmel last Monday, their daughter Minnie was united in marriage with S4lVer W. Il. PaVey of New London. Rev. Mir. Penney of Scotland ot1clat- ed.
 Damage by Hail.
 The hail storm of September II was very severe in this locality. Over one hundred window glass were broken out of the thread mill windows One hail stone picked mp measured one and one half inches in diameter
 At the stated sexnxsurieALion of
Norwich bulletin., 1912-09-21
SPECIAL SALE

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 $1.5O to SIPS per roll Family Scale, Platform and Scoop slant dial SIPS In Minute Insect Destroyer, per bottle. .25c The celebrated Leonard Watch Cases made of composition
 glt metal ................'... .Pl.oo Boy Scout Knives and Hatchets.
 Sovnk for red stove lids
 Potmend mends everything-enamelware etc.
 THE HOUSEHOLD,
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The Greeley tribune., 1912-08-08
PAGE FIVE

Mrs 7 = Stevens viii entertain
with picnic in the park Nednes-
day afternoon
The knight rank vas conferred
on Samuel Williams 81 the regular
meeting OF the knights Of PythiAs
Monday evening \ social meeting
and refreshments followed the
lodge session
o H Adams returned Monday
sysning from few days business
trip 10 Denver After q few days
visit with his daughter, Mrs L A
kight. he Will return 10 Glen Hav-
~, where his tamil! IS spending
the sumner.
Funeral services for little Eleanor
Peterson. the daughter OF Rev. and
ed ar O'Clock this afternoon at thO
child died Monday after an Illness
OF three weeks
C 4 Hs.ghtou returned today
from Denver He made the Trip On
his motorcycle and was delayed
last night and was obliged 10 stay
in Pls,tsvills all night OF account
ot the heavy rain which made the
roads impossible
Miss Flora Mo-eisnd and niece.
Dorothy Noreiand. left today for \
trip 10 the northwest They will
be ava! month and will visit her
brothers il Meridian. Ida. Albany.
Ore. and viii visit other points OF
interest
Mr. and Mrs. H c. Allison and
daughter, Evelyn, OF Mattooa. Ill,
who have been visiting al the
home OF t,-- and Mrs. 7. a BaIch.
left today for Chicago. Thsy have
heel in Routt county and stopped
Rev 3 ". Bounell has gone to
Morrison 10 ue- his wife who Is
spending the summer near thsre at
Evergreen Rev MI Booneu viii
return the last OF the week Mrs
Boaneu viii remain il the noun
tzins for several weeks longer.
Frank Lesher went 10 Denver this
tle-nooa 70 nee; his sister. who is
OF her way from Portland, Ore. to
Europe for Irip- Miss L~sher
formerly lived in Greeley. She il
taking the lrip abroad with Z party
OF friends from the northwest
Mrs : Wiltshire and Miss Helen
Clark. who have been visiting Mrs
E n J Goodwin for the last three
weeks LEI, today for their home in
Chicago The ,wo are teachers in
( The Chicago schools act have been
spending their vacation Z. points in
Colorado. Thsy are delighted with
Greeley