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Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
Holland County
WELLINGTON

Children's day. in spite of the rain, passed off satisfactorily The pro gramme and the decorations showed much painstaking on the part of Miss Alice w. Pratt and Miss Edna Bug bee. teachers of the primary depart ment
 Several of the local teachers are planning to attend the summer school in Danbury. which commences July 1.
 Mrs. Joseph Hull of Norwich made 3 week end visit at Mrs L. B. Clarlz's, and attended church with the family.
 Miss Virginia Wood of New York city is at Hillside engaged in making a color study of Master Robert Huse. son of MT. and Mrs. Robert Huse of New York.
 The rain of Sunday was welcome to the farmers, but cannot undo the mis- chief wrought by the frosts.
 At the grange meeting it was voted to have a safe and sane observance of Independence day. The matter was left with an efficient committee, Os- car Himmeler. chairman,
 Them idweek meetings are held on Thursday evenings al Baptist confer enee room; the Endeavor topics are used.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
HEBRON
Social Club Gives Dance-SchcoIs En- tertaln Friends and Give Exhibit of Work.

The social club gave 8 dance at the town hall Tuesday evening, which was well attended.
 Miss Doyle, teacher in the primary department is not to return in the fall. She, has taught here three years, giv- ing perfect satisfaction.
 Horace Porter is failing in strength rapidly.
 A man named Shea. who has been at work for Arthur Gillett, feli from the cart and seriously injured his back. He was taken to St. Joseph's hospital, Willimantic
 Fine Exhibit of School Work.
 The annual exhibit of the schools of the town of Hebron took place in the town hall Friday afternoon, June IA, at 2 o'clock.
 Nearly all the schoolchildren in the eight districts in number about 150, with their respective teachers. assem- bled in front of the building, and marched into the hall, occupying re- served seats at the front, while large audience crowded the remaining space.
 The opening exercises were conduct ed by the supervisor, Miss Sarah T. Palmer, the children reeiting the 2Sd psalm and singing the hymn, Come Thou Almighty King. The flag salute was given, and then each school sue cessiyely occupying the stage rendered pleasing programme consisting of short plays. recitations, drills, school exercises and singing, all winning praise for both teachers and supervis- or.
 Mrs. w. o. Seyms furnished pianc music for marching and accompani- m mi fhn rie joyed by all.
 The graduating exercises of the He bron grammar school were held in the town hall, Tuesday evening. June IS at eight o'clock. The programme oi recitations, essays and music was wei rendered, large audience giving close attention.
 Miss Jennie Olin won the prize fol the best essay in a recent contest bl members of her class, which she read Her subject was The Early History of Connecticut.
 Diplomas were presented members O the eighth grade by Dr. C. Fl. Pendle. ton, secretary of the school board, a, follows: Jennie Olin, Marion Deasy Olive Tucker Natalie Blume, F1orenc, Jones, Rosella Marcus, James Moves and Edward Raymond. Helen Gilber received a certificate for having sue | cessfully completed the first year O high school work.
 C. J. Strand, the principal of tn | school, was highly complimented fol l the excellent showing made by his pu pils. The singing by the school wa, unusually fine. Special attention hai been given to penmanship during tn, year, resulting in a marked improve ment in the specimens of writing | shown
 The hall was attractively decorate, 1 by the school. Mrs. W. O. Seyms wa accOmpanist.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
ANDOVER
Master of Grange, DispIsassd by
 Dances. Resigns.

Wade A. Snow resigned as master of the local grange. He has tried to pre- vent members of the grange from hold ing impromptu dances after the regu- lar meetings, and there is some differ ence of opinion on the matter
 A new 70 horse power car has been bought by Henry G. Phelps.
 John Muster and family have moved to Norfolk, Va
 Former Postmistress Mrs Emma l.. Keeney, who has been staying with Deacon and Mrs. Stearns during her illness of some weeks. has recovered sufficiently to return home.
 Miss Morrison and Miss Bradley are expected to return here as teachers in the public school The school commit tee granted the request of Mis- Nor r1son for an increase of salary.
 The Baptist church will have Sunday service in the morning instead of the afternoon, beginning July 7th.
 Will Describe Southern Work.
 At the Congrega tionsl church al .45 8 m. Prof Sarah F. Taylor of Tslls s- dega college will speak on behalf of that institution. number of old plantation hymns will be suns Miss Mathewson leads the c. F. at 7.So
 MT. and Mrs Charles H. Baker passed Friday to Monday at Belcher- town, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
SOUTH WINDHAM
Lsesl Young Man Graduated from Pratt nstItute-Johnson Swan We'd ding.


 MT. and Mrs. c. w. Murdock were recent visitors with Leon Walker of New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs. Peter Bissonette and James Currey have returned from a visit with friends in Fall River.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Oman have been ln Brooklyn the past week, attending the graduation of their son, William Oman, from Pratt institute.
 MT. and Mrs. William Cady Fitch and little daughter have been guests of E. Harlan Holmes.
 Fred Burgess has sold his farm on Lebanon road to New York purchasers.
 Johnson Swan.
 Miss Emma Belle Swan of this town and Merton B. Johnson of Norwich were united in marriage Tuesday aft ernoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the bride Miss Agnes Swan. sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Herman Johnson of Montville, brother of the groom, was best man. Rev w. $. Beard of Willimantic performed the ceremony. Mir. and Mrs. Johnson will reside in Norwich, where the groom is employed.
 A number from here attended the graduation and class day exercises of the Windham high school this week. Miss Mabel Clinton and William Back us, Jr., were members of the graduat- ing class
 Guilford Smith attended a meeting of the Bankers association at the Griswold, Eastern Point, on Tuesday.
 Alfred Manning. who was badly scalded at the power house of the Connecticut company last week, is re- covering from his injuries.
 Fred Smith is taking weeks vaca - ton.
 MT. and Mrs. Cassius Barstow are spending a few weeks among the Berk- shire hills.
 stephen Childs, who has been ill for number of weeks, is improving slowly.
 The funeral of Luthers ArmsbuFy who died early Sunday morning, was held Wednesday afternoon from the rooms of Elmore & Shepherd of Willi- mantle. Burial was at Windham.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
NORTH STERLING
Few Potato Bugs Yst-Miss Brooks
 Goes to California.

Owing to cold. wet spring, potato bugs are not giving the farmers much trouble this season.
 People are counting the days when they will get their mail by the new R. F. D. route from Sterling, which will be July 1.
 The apple, peach, and pear crop will be light this season.
 Mrs. F. O. Hummer and daughter Dorothy and Miss Lucinda Knight vis- ited at George c. Spooner's last week Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. George Pierce, Jr., have been entertaining Miss Mabel Drao- bic and Albert Chandler of Boston, ME, and Mrs. Fred D. Kenworthy of Dan- ielson. Mrs. Lois Curtis and daughter of New London and David Brooks uf EimVille.
 Miss Gertrude Brooks, who has gone to California, expects to De gone three years before returning to her home here,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
BROOKLYN
How Flag Day Was observed-1ele. gates Elected to Ashford Convention.

How Flag Day Was observed-Dsle- gates Elected to Ashford Convention.
 Mrs. Paul Spencer and daughter of New Rochelle N. r., are visiting John and Alice Litchfeld. MT. Spencer spent Thursday night of last week with his family, having been to attend the tenth reunion of his class in Worcester, Mass.
 Flag Day Observance.
 Flag day was generally observed by the display of the flag. The Center schools held a united service in the morning. gaining sincere praise for the manner in which the children rendered the part assigned them. At the close of the exercises given by the children, T. D. Pond, who was present to rep resent the G. A. R., spoke. giving eK periences of army life. In the after noon Judge Pond attended the exer- cises in Danielson at the dedication of the hall in the school building and gave short talk of the battle of Dru- rvs Bluff, as he witnessed it.
 Vine R. Franklin attended the meet ing of the Army and Navy club at Eastern Point. His wife visited rela tives in Norwich.
 toes to virginia 6each'
 Charles Edwin Blake, having closed his school year in Harrington, R. l.. spent the week end and Sunday with his parents, leaving Tuesday for Vir ginia beach, where he has secured em- ployment for the summer as clerk in hotel.
 Miss Abigail L. Witter has closed her school in Ekonk. and is at her home.
 D~T- ,Ia I-nH school in West Wilmington on Tuesday
 The Sunday school of the Congre- gational church observed Children's day on Sunday in place of the usual preaching service.
 Delegates to Convention.
 The Baptist Sunday school elected as delegates to attend the Ashford Sunday school convention at Warren vile June 26, Alice Bolles. Mrs. Irv- ing Chapman, Florence Shippee, Peleg B. Witter and Helen l.. Witter.
 Mir. and Mrs. George w. Stone had Lynn. Harold c. Stones. wife and baby. and Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Stone of North Sterling as their guests Sunday.
 Obituary Notes.
 The funeral of the wife of E. A. Dodge, one of the selectmen of this town, was held from her residence in the easterly part of the town on Sun day, Rev. Charles A. Downs officiating. Burial was in the family lot in the South cemetery.
 On Sunday, Josephine, the infant daughter of John and Isabella Law son, died after sickness of ten days with whocping cough Burial was Monday afternoon in the South cem- etery.
 William M. Isaacs and family came to their summer residence Monday aft ernoon.
 James S. Palmer and George H. Her rick were guests Wednesday of MT. and Mrs. James c. Palmer.
 Schools closed Thursday for the summer vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
BOLTON
Thomas D. paly to Appeal from De-
 cision in Justice Court.

Childrens day exercises took the place of the regular services at the Congregational church last Sunday morning. The programme was ar ranged and rehearsing supervised by the Sunday school superintendent, Mrs. c. w Burt. The excellence of the programme was appreciated by the au- dience, as the numerous remarks of praise that were heard on all sides testified
 Teacher Buys Farm.
 Theodore Perry, who has been teAoh- ing in Abingdon, has closed his school and returned to the Eldridge place, which he purchased this spring.
 Mrs A. NJ Sperry and daughter. Miss Sperry, of Rockville, are visiting Mrs Sperry's sister, Mrs. Frances F.. Ruggles
 Several from this place attended a play, Wlllowdale, In Rockville Tues day evening. which was given in town recently. Miss Alice Eaton of Bolton took part in both.
 Louis Cavagnars of New York was recent Bolton visitor.
 George Maloney of South Coventry is visiting his daughter, Mrs. k. M. Howard.
 M. w. Howard has been in Provi- dence.
 Mrs. J. A. Conklin of Hartford was a recent guest of her daughter, Mrs. C. F. Sumner
 Suit Over Bill.
 Thomas D. Daly recently sued John Sloan bt Glead for a S7.50 bill for labor which MT. Sloan claims 10 have paid. At a justice trial held before James D. Bailey Monday morning a decision, was given in favor of the de- fendant Mr Daly is to taAsa an Rn- peal.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
Seniors Reception.
CLARK'S CORNERS
Guest at Chaplin Wedding-Personal
 Items.

Miss Celia Keetch of Willimantic is visiting at the Naples
 Mrs Julia Grant has returned to Willimantic, after visiting friends here
 Mrs. W. N. Jewett was at Modena Wednesday.
 pr. and Mrs. ". B. Oliver have re- turned to Manchester after visiting the formers parents.
 Mrs. D. c. Hattin attended the mar riage of her sister. Miss Flora Wilson, and Winfield Phillips at Chaplin Sat urday.
 Mrs. Robert Jennings, Miss Viola P, Jewett, MT. and Mrs. ". c. Oliver and James N. Oliver were in Willi- mantle, attending graduating exercises Thursday evening.
 Miss Leonora Jennings aid Clinton Oliver were graduated Thursday eve- nlng.
 Ruth and William Scott. Edna Pearl and Eergilio Coitury visited the high school Monday,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
GURLEYVILLE
Strawberry Crop Promises WelI- Wood Crooker Wedding June 26.

MT. and Mrs. Eugene Bentley of South Manchester are guests of Mrs Bentleys parents, Mir. and Mrs. For sythe.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Dodge enter tained Dr. C. E. Simonds and family of Willimantic Sunday
 Netted $6.25.
 The Ladies society of the M. E. church held a social at the conference room last week Friday evening. An excellent supper was served. The pro- ceeds from supper were $e.25.
 Rev. E. F, Smith Is the guest of relatives in New London
 Mir. and Mrs John Wrana enter tained Mrs. Wrana's parents from South Willington over Sunday.
 Miss Arlene Durham was one of the graduates at c. A. C., completing a five years course.
 Big Crop of Berries.
 The strawberry season has com menced, there being promise of a biz crop of berries.
 Miss Tunnicliffe has been entertain ing at the parsonage a friend from Cape Cod.
 Misses Eliza and Helena Langer are the guests of relatives in New Haven
 Wedding Invitations.
 Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Eunice Wood anc Gilbert Crocker June 18th at the home of the Misses Cantor on Wormwoot Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Barrows ant child were guests of MT. and Mrs. H E. Simonds Tuesday and Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
PLAINFIELD
Class of Five Graduated-Acid Burns
 by Spontaneous Combustion.

A class of five-Louis Krauss, Clar- ence WenioT, Stanley Sullivan, Henry Dodge and Miss Florence Wibberley- were graduated from the Plainfield grammar school this year.
 The five children in the primary room at Union hall who attended school every day during the term were given pretty presents by their teacher, Miss Hammon.
 Misses Ella Barber, Gladys Wilbur and Henrietta Bugbee, escorted by Masters Tracy Wilbur and Alfred De- volve. visited Stone Hill school last week Friday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas J. Barber of South Canterbury called on MT. Bar har's niece, Mrs. w. H. Devolve. and other relatives heer last Saturday.
 Spontaneous Combustion.
 A carload of acid that stood on 6iafk's siding, near the cemetery, was burned last Friday afternoon. The fro wAs caused by spontaneous combus- ton.
 There was strawberry supper in the vestfyof the Congregational church fast week Friday evening.
 Chimney swallows are making life cheerful for those having unused chiHneys,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
DAYVILLE
Cottage Party at Wildwood Park
 General News Notes.

Mrs. W, E. LaBelie Is visiting ia Nerthbridge, Mass,
 Mrs Oswald Street Is spending the week at her daughters in Providence. Mir, and Mrs. w. F, BidWeil. John $, Russell and mother, and Mrs, E, c. Bidwell are st Lawyer Backs eet= tage at Wiidweed park,
 Mrs, A, c, Potter spent some days recently with Mr. and Mrs. w. F. Bid- well.
 Charles Aver has sold his business to Wells & Downs.
 Willard Bennett spent the week end with Mrs. Fannie Bennett.
 Miss Ruth Bennett spent Sunday in Ballouville.
 Frank Field recently entertained Mrs. Charles Randall and son John of Whit insville, Mass.
 Mrs. Ellen Williams of Foster, R. L, is spending the week with her son, George Williams.
 Seriously III.
 John Corcoran is seriously i'll at his home.
 Mrs. Charles Franklin and Miss Car rie Franklin are spending the week in Central Village.
 Miss Edna Aver is visiting in Provi- dence
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
STAFFORD
Improving Hyde Park Extension-The
 Weeks Happenings.

Miss Lulu Ide has been engaged to sing in the Universalist choir.
 Mrs. Eva Bugbee is spending fort night with friends in Norwich.
 Hyde park extension is being clear ed of brush and other improvements are in progress.
 Miss Helen Parsons of Springfield was the guest of Mrs. E. c. Pinney for several days recently.
 Charlie Holden of Springfield is spending a few days with MT. and Mrs. Bray.
 Mir. and Mrs. Cyril Johnson were the guests of MT. and Mrs. Jerome orcutt of Bridgeport last week.
 Mrs. Charles Bsaige and son of Springfield recently spent several days with Mir. and Mrs Warren Pease,
 Mrs. Thomas Park aRd son Ralph of Sangervllle Me, formerly of this pla ce were guests last week of Mr. and Mrs l. B. Hough-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
ASHFORD
Quarterly enference-FuneraI of Mrs. Charles E. Chamberlain - Local Young Man Wins West Thompson Bride.

District Supt. Newland will hold the first quarterly conference Monday evening. June A, in the M. E. church.
 The funeral of Miss Anna Hall was held Wednesday at 1 p. m. in the chap el at Pheenixville, Rev. Frank Cham berlain officiating.
 Miss Grace Lawton Is spending sev- eral days with friend in Peacedale, R. I. Her brother, who is employed in Southbridge, was home for the week end.
 Funeral of Mrs. Charles E. Chamber
 lin.
 Mrs. Jessie Gillian ChannbeTlin, wife of Charles B. Chamberlin of West Woodstock, who died from the effects of shock on Saturday morning. June 15, was buried in the family lot in the Grove cemetery Tuesday afternoon, the 18th. Rev. c. M. Jones of West Woodstock officiated at the burial ser vice. The bearers were her two sons, Clarence F. Chanberlin of New York city and w. Earle Chamberlin of Mon ticello, N. r.; her two nephews, War ren and Arthur Keith of this place. Mr. Chamberlfn, who was born here and spent his early life in this town,
  nifty in his bereavement
 Close of School.
 Miss Blanche Perry has closed her school in the Buell. district. She VIII spend part of her vacation in New Jer- sey, visiting friends.
 Miss Kate Perry, who has been at tending school in Thompson. is with her parents on the Sumner hill.
 q North Windham, Mrs z. R. Chapman and son, Harry J. Chapman. Of Spring field. Mass. called on friends here on Tuesday. They made the trip in MT. Hartsons automobile.
 Miller -ClarEMarriage Today.
 Charles Warren Clark of this place is to be married at 12 o'clock today (Sat urday) in the Methodist church at West Thompson. INhe bride will be Miss Amy Frances Miller, oldest daugh- = ter of Rev. and Mrs. John R. Miller or that place. A large number from thls place will attend. A reception wlll pc held at the parsonage immediately after the ceremony Six clergymen are to be present. It is the 24th anni- versary of the birth of MT. Clark. He is an enterprising and prosperous young man, the youngest son of MT and Mrs. Darwin Clark of this place. He was educated in the common schools here. At the age of Is he was employed in the store of Jackson & Sumner, and remained with them until about four years ago, when they sold out to A. NJ. Bowen, where he re- mained as head clerk. He also assists in the postoffice and buys most of the goods. He has recently bought house here. where he will reside. Miss Miller has taught school some in this town and is well known here.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

". H. Miller returned Saturday to Kingston, N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. Allen w Kenyon at tended the Pomfret school parade and fireworks on Thursday evening of last week.
 MT. and Mrs. H. C. Fisk and son Donald and Mrs. Graves of Stafford Springs were at Allen Kenyons last week coming by automobile.
 Mrs. George Hayter and children of Clinton, Mass, are spending a few weeks with Mrs. Hayter's mother, Mrs. E. M. Greene.
 A family from New York is moving to the Leonard place.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alien W. Kenyon vis- tied friends in Putnam Saturday.
 Frank Lawrence of Hartford is v1s- 1ting his sister, Mrs. Asa Thayer.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
WEEKAPAUG
Cottage Owners Arriving for the Sea
 son.

pr. L. c. Sanfords family Of New Haven arrived Thursday and will oc- cupy the Robinson cottage for the summer.
 Reuben Cook and William Bromley of Westerly were business callers here on Wednesday.
 Donald Dunn of Boston school Of technology IS spending his vacation at the home of his grandfather. Deacon E, M, Dunn.
 Mir, and Mrs. Albert Langworthy and Mrs. Bonjnmin Crandall of Pleasant View were callers at the Macomber farm "Wednesday.
 Mrs. c. T, Collins has returned home after a visit of several weeks in Avon dale
 Charles Webb of Brooklyn, \. Y.. has arrived at the Ninieret farm. where hs will spend the summer, coming h his new touring car.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 1912

bers of Brooklyn grange and enc from Killingly grange were present. The following programme for the lecturers hour was furnished by members of Brooklyn grange, being in charge of their lecturer, Rev. Charles A. Dewnsi Violin solo, Arthur Yeung; paper, The Amenities of the Second Person, Rev. c. F. Genung; vocal solo, Mrs. c. s. Hyde; story, D. M. Havensi paper, Grange Education, N. G. Williams: recitation, Mrs. A. B. Williams: vocal solo, Rev. G. F. Genung; paper, The Graces, Mrs. c. s. Hyde; violin solo, Arthur Young recitation, Rev. G. F.. Genung. After the exercises a ceIla- ton was served by the ladies.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
ABINGTON

Mrs Phebe Sharpe and daughter Virginia attended the commencement exercises at Storrs college Tuesday and Wednesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Hicks of Boston were recent guests at c. H. Hicks.
 Elmer Oakman and sons of Boston were in town Sunday.
 Owing to bad weather, Children's day exercises at the Congregational church were postponed until June 2S
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
NORTH LYME

School closed in this district last Friday with special exercises.
 Mrs Minnie Drul1in is keeping house for Judge Wood and friends at MT. Woods summer home at Mt Archer.
 Mrs. Katie Jewett is visiting Mrs. Ray Harding
 Rev. Mr. Oakes Of Hamburg preach cd in the Baptist church Sunday in ex- change with Rev. Francis Purvis.
 C. R. Tiffany and MT. Maltby of Wallingford visited at w. M. Sisson's over Sunday. making the trip in Mr. TiTanys new automobile
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-22
YAWBUX VALLEY

Mrs. COurtland P. Miner has gone to South Lyme to visit her daughter.
 Miss Clara Smith of Providence has been the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Isaac Edwards.
 Mrs. Emily Chapman has moved her household goods from Westerly to the home of her brother, George CasWen, where she will reside.
 Mrs. Will Maine of Westerly called on her mother. Mrs A A. Maine. Sat