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Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

day from short visit with her son in Providence.
 Mrs. Nellie Tubbs entertained the Ladies' Mission society Wednesday afternoon.
 h spite of the extreme cold and snow, a number of robins have been seen in the vicinity.
 Mrs. George Raymond of Greeneville was the guest of Miss Gertrude Man ming on Sunday.
 Business Trip to the West.
 Hermon Simmons has been making a trip through the west in the interest of the Smith Winchester Manufactur- ing company.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Card were mem bers of the orchestra that furnished music for the masquerade at Lebanon Friday evening.
 Mrs William Cady Fitch has been spending the week in New Haven.
 Mrs. Mary Larlkham attended con- cert of the Choral union at Mansfield Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. Clarence Avery has been enter taining her mother, Mrs. Albert Avery of Cncasville.
 Miss Bertha Lockwood of Springfield was the guest of Miss Rena Murdock on Thursday.
 Mrs. Willis Slate entertained the members of the Christian Endeavor choir Thursday evening.
 The snow of Monday put an end to the excellent skating, which has been enjoyed by the young people.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
M 8

morning thAt ever happened As N fussed around making a fire in tha range congratulated myself again on having stuck to coal, which never causes distressing accidents. was composing another discourse that intended to turn loose at the brealSfsst table, when all of a sudden I found myself shooting through the air lilVu a doggone Roman candle, accompanied by a lot of eastiron and stovepipes and kitchen utensils too numerous to mem ton. landed on the roof of tho high school and stayed there till the hook and ladder company got me down and took me to a hospital
 That blamed range had Q water front in it and the water had frozen during the night, and when l made e. fire there was a regular Guy Hawkes. celebration, and I was the Qoat. When 1 returned home from the hospital irs the fullness of time my wife had thN house equipped with natural Eaa, and the silence l maintained was louder than words.
 q always had a horror of faafinw. and so I walk very cautiously. Ona day the town was covered with slest and ladies and gentlemen were doinx, ground and lofty tumbling in every direction, and the groans of the wounded and dying were pitifuL | walked home, and walked so carefully that it took me an hour to go four blocks, and I was feeling pretty joy- full and triumphant when I reached home. My wife met me at the door with a smile of relief, for she knew my dread of falling and had feared an accident
 T stepped into the hall and was just telling her how had walked home uninjured while everybody else in sight was doing circus stunts. had my overcoat half off and was, there fore, helpless, when I stepped on a pencil that somebody had dropped on the hardwood floor and then fell ali over the house and hit my head against every article of furniture od the blooming place.
 ''The more a man tries to sidegtep sudden death the more likely is he td te up against it."-Chicago News
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
EAsTFORD
Oyster Supper Given by Methodist Ladies Seeiety-Teachers Visit Out of Town Schools.


 The ladies of the Methodist society gave an oyster supper at their rooms in the vestry of the Methodist church Friday evening.
 Teachers Visit Schools.
 The teachers of this place spent Fri day, the 26th, in visiting schools. Miss Margaret Allen, teacher of the grammar school, visited in the Putnam schools. She was accompanied by Mrs. John Ethridge.
 Two Children III.
 Friends of Mrs. Etta Preston Mar shall learn with regret of the illness of her youngest son, Gordon, Il years of age, who is now at the Emerson hospital, Forest Hills, Boston, for treatment, after a successful operation for appendicitis performed there. Her youngest daughter, Virginia, three years old, is at their home in Water town, Mass, being cared for by a trained nurse, sick with scarlet fever. Snow storms are frequent
 Pupils Perfect Record.
 All the pupils of the school in dis trlct No. g, Ashford, have had perfect attendance for the last three months, November, December and January. Their names are Alice Burrill, Bertha Burrill, Grace Burrill, Mary Burrill, Charles Dzuban, Cicero Dzuban, Mattie Dzuban, Fillmore Hazard Frank Ko- wats, Joseph Kowats. Michael Kowats, Roland Lowe, Sophia Maniyak, Helen Maceyka, Vincent Maceyka, Michael Ruglovyski, Daniel Vecsei Miss Chris tina Curtis is the teacher
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
WELLINGTON
Poultry Experts Due to Lecture in the
 South-Grange Installation.

George A. Cosgrove member of the state board of agriculture, and ex- president of the Connecticut Poultry association, is on a featuring tour through Virginia. where a series of poultry meetings are being held
 George " Smith. master of the local grange and editor of the Connecticut Farmer, published in New Haven, ex- poets to go to Virginia and North Carolina, and speak on farming.
 The Grange meeting Friday evening was a special session, Professor Fits of the state college going up to in stall the officers. Refreshments were served, Nellie May Carpenter being chairman of the committee
 The Ladies' Aid society held it's monthly meeting Friday afternoon. Mrs. Downs and Miss Everett served tea.
 The Lords Supper will be observed at the church next Sunday morning.
 Much interest Is felt in the banquet to which the men of the town have been invited the evening of the 9th, at the Clara Hall Elliott Memorial church in South Wilmington.
 Rev. B. W. Darrow will preach at the chapel. West Wilmington, Sunday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
WOODSTOCK VALLEY.

Nihs J. Louise Kenyon has been vis- iting friends in Providence. She was accompanied by her aunt, Mrs Joseph inc Bartlett of Putnam
 Mrs. Allen Kenyon has been ill the past two weeks with 6 severe attack Of neuralgia. Mrs. A. D. Briggs, he5 sister, of Pomfret has been staying with her.
 S. Slingsley has been entertain ing his sister and her husband of Bos- ton, the past week.
 G. M. Randall is boarding at Mrs. Walter Barrett's.
 Mrs. L. N. Spencer of Willimantic has bought the Crandall place.
 It is reported that Gus Darling has sold the Kelso farm to New York purchasers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
NORTH STERLING
Death of William c. Marble - Stone
 Harvey Marriage.

William C. Marble died at his home in Boston Friday, Jan. 19, aged 66. He leaves his wife. who is the sister of Charles Rounds of this place, and two daughters, Eva, aged 29, Ellen, aged 17, and a son, William, aged q. The cause of his death was Brights dis ease. He had been i'll about three months.
 Mrs. J. Holley and two daughters of Danlelson have been visiting friends here.
 Charles Rounds was called to Boston last week to attend the funeral of his brother law, William Marble.
 Raymond Stone and Miss Edith liar vey were united in marriage Jan. 24 at the brides home.
 Postmaster N. J. Wood Is in poor health this winter.
 Ira Hopkins has been taken to the Rhode Island hospital for treatment. It is reported that he Is to have both feet amputated.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03


 Mss Beulah Wood of Worcester has been the guest of Miss Florence Bak- er.
 Mss Gwendolyn and Master Jack Wheeler Of Pawtucket visited over sunday with Miss Lila E. Millett.
 Met at Central Village.
 The Epworth league held its month y business meeting and social with the Misses Matthews of Central Will iage Friday evening, Jan 26. After the business was transacted the fol- lowing programme was listened to with pleasure. Piano solo. Miss Mill dred Whitehead. singing, by junior qusStette. composed of Dana Potter, Ethel Parkhurst. Grace L. Sheldon and Edwin Main; reading. Miss Der rha. Matthews. mandolin solo. Edwin Main: vocal solo. Miss Beulah Wood Of Worcester After the programme games or various kinds were played and sandwiohe nancy cookies and CO., coa were served A large number was present and all had a delightful time.
 Lowell Salisbury of Providence was a guest Of his parents over Sunday.
 Mrs Prank DaGgett entertained her sister from Providence this week.
 WiHism l. Potter has been confined Co hls bed since Sunday.
 The Ladies Aid society met Wed npsday afternoon with Mrs. T. E. Main.
 Mss Belle Cray was in Providence Thursday.
 Thursday Clubs Session.
 The Thursday club met this week with Mrs Bertha Gallup. Mrs. San 5erson and Airs. Gallup were the read CTS.
 Miss Gladys Collins continues to improve. and it is hoped she will be able Co return from the hospital in a few weeks.
 Death of A. 3. shspardson.
 A. B. shepardson. who has been flllirg in health for some little time, suffered from shock Thursday morning and died at about 12.SO o'clock.
 The members of the pastors class of young men al the Methodist church .re taking the duties of sexton upon themselves for the next two months, In place Of A. B. Shepardson. who re- sirned two weeks ago on account oi failing health.
 Studying Korea.
 A missionary reading circle was started at the parsonage Monday eve ning by the pastor, Rev. D. l.. Rob- erts. Korea will be taken up.
 There was an interesting service at the Baptist church Sunday evening, when the ordinance of baptism was administered to fourteen young peo- pie.
 Sunday evening, Feb. 4, there is to be the monthly organ recital at the Methodist church.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
kTTRWAUGAN

Miss Clara Geer visited at Provi- denee last week.
 Miss Ethel Adams Is visiting with her cousin, Mrs. Eugene Knox of Hart ford
 There was an ente tertBinment at the church Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. Tim0thy Sweeney spent Wed neday in Putnam with q friend
 Miss Bessie Emerson and brother Thomss, of Nerthbridge. spent the week end with Albert Robinson and family
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
ROCKVILLE
Chimney Fire at Home of E. c. Ken
 yon-Personai items.

Quite a number from this place att tended the funeral services of Mrs. N. Henry Lanphear at Westerly on Tues day.
 Mrs. Mary F. Burdick, who has been i'll the past week, is some better.
 A chimney fire at E. c. Kenyon's one night last week burned through par tition, but was exiting uished by the family without a severe loss
 The recent snow has spoiled the ex- cellent skating, which has been enjoy ed by the young people the past week.
 No school was held Tuesday and Wednesday, during the absence Of the teacher, Harold R. Crandall, who, to- gether with his wife, attended the we'd ding of his brother. Carl Crandall, in Providence, Tuesday evening"
 Wayland Boss has been i'll for few Cats past.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
WESTMINSTER

Nelson Smith has returned home af- ter a stay of several weeks in Farm ington, He is suffering from an attack of asthma,
 Miss Luiu Robbins viii spend the week end in New Londsn,
 Miss Leila Ogden, a 6eytnsF tsasheF here, visited at Mrs. Caroline BHttAn.s Saturday,
 Miss Lulu BAhbinS attended ths teachers meeting Friday.
 Mir, French has been entertaining -a relative from New Yerzz.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
STERLING
Teachers Meeting - Address on Trip
 Through Germany.

Mrs. A. H. Kenyon spent Tuesday in Norwich.
 A teachers meeting was held Tues day afternoon al Sterling graded school Supervisor A. N Potter pre- siding.
 Isaac Belinap IS confined to the house by Illness.
 Mrs. Irving Anderson attended the funeral Of Mary Spencer Brown of Rice City on Friday. Jan. 26th.
 Miss Amy Burdic6 Of Central Vil- age spent Sunday with her mother. Mrs. A. J. Kebler
 Mrs. D. s. Kenyon of Oneco and Mrs. ". ". Vaughn attended the D. A. R meeting which was held with Afrs E. F. Liiiibridgs of Central Village on Saturday. Jan 9. Miss lfyrties Ma ruire or Providence gave delightful -alE on her trip through Germany which was greatly enjoyed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
WEST WOODSTOCK
School Supervisor Pratt confers With
 Parents for School Bctterment.

Miss Bernice Bates has returned to the normal school Willimantic.
 A social was held in the Baptist church Friday evening. An old fash toned supper was served.
 All are rejoicing in the good sleigh ing.
 Those who dared to wait are draw ing their ice on a sled to fill their ice houses.
 One of the series of whist parties was held at Loren Bosworth's last Fri day night. A jolly time was reported.
 At the school meeting in the East parish last week Friday MT. Pratt, the school supervisor, met the parents and any who cared to attend, explained any questions cleared up many false mo- tons and left the impression that character building was one important aim of the supervisor
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
EK0NK

Miss Abigail WItter spent over Sun. day at her home in Brooklyn.
 Everett Gallup of Providence was at his home here on Sunday
 Mrs. George Paine has been called to her home in Woonsocket.
 The young people enjoyed social in Grange hall Friday evening Light refreshments were served,
 Mr. and Mrs Origen Gallup of Pen. dleton Hill were visitors here on Tues- day.
 Quite a number are suffering with colds
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
COLUMBIA
Skating Party-Mr. and Mrs. L. J
 Hutchins Give a Whist.

There was skating party at the lake, Friday evening of last week, a number of young people being present from Andover and Columbia.
 MT. and Mrs. Lester J. Hutchins en- tertalned a neighborhood whist party at their home on Chestnut Hill one evening last week.
 The board of relief held its first meeting at inc selectmen's room in the town building last Thursday The selectInen hold their monthly business meeting this Saturday. afternoon.
 Mrs. Adelaide Leonard of Norwich is spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Ruth Tucker. on Colum- bia Green
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
0AYVlLLE
Rev William ]. Reynolds lll-The
 Weeks Visitors.

Weeks Visitors.
 Mrs. A. F. Darling and Miss Clara B. Stokes have returned from visit in Jersey City.
 Rev. William J. Reynolds has been housed the past week with a severe cold
 Frank W. Bennett was in Glaston- bury recently for day and night. Edsou Ornsbee has returned from a visit in New Hampshire. Mrs. Harry Briarley os recovering from a severe cold.
 Starts for California. Miss Cora Cogswen has returned to Los Angeles Cal, leaving here on Wednesday.
 W. E. LaBelle was in Boston Tues day.
 The Misses Law are spending Feb rlary in Middletown.
 Mrs William c. DaTow was in Worcester Wednesday.
 Central Village friends entertained Mir and Mrs Edward Brennan for the week end.
 Elmer Monroe is confined to the house by illness. -. William Clemons is gaining. Miss Mildred Henderson is visiting in Carolina, R. l.
 Mir and Mrs. Thomas Moran enter tained Miss Nellie Emerson of Provi- dence, recently.
 John Davis is seriously i'll.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
RICHMOND
Marriage of c. F. crandaII and Miss Katherine M. 6eresfOrd-Persona Items.

Carlos F. Crandan of Waterbury, Conn.,, and Miss Catharine M Beres- ford of Providence, formerly of this town, were married Tuesday evening at the home of the parents of the bride, MT. and Mrs. James Beresford.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph E. Lanphear left on Saturday for a trip to Califor- nia for a months stay.
 Miss Carrie Kingsley has been quite i'll, but is now somewhat improved.
 Mrs. Everett Moore Is spending a few weeks with Mrs Henry Whitford in Willow Valley
 Raymond Hopkins of the Rhode Is- land State college spent Saturday with his parents, MT. and Mrs. w. La Hop kins.
 Shot Himself in Leg.
 Clarence Lewis of Hillsdale met with a serious accident recently, shooting himelf through the leg.
 B. B. Moore called on his cousin, Mrs. Lizzie Lewis, Wednesday.
 Rev. G. W. Kinney of Providence preached an interesting sermon at the Shamrock Baptist church Sunday.
 The officers and teachers of the Shamrock Sunday school are invited to spend Saturday evening with MT. and Mrs, William Kinnber at Kenyon.
 Miss Ruth Briggs Is staying with Mrs. M. H. James.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
EAST WOODSTOCK
Putnam Supervisor Addresses Meeting Library Gets Books Through the State.

Mrs. c. L. Upham Is visiting her three sons and daughter in Boston. NIT. and Mrs. P. E. May spent the week end in Pomfret with C. C. Ald rich and family
 Tho Reading club met Monday af- -cruccn with Mrs Ezra May
 Mrs Herbert Bixiv entertained the .sscher Miss Potter. tue first of the week
 Talk on School Supervision. >uperiutendcnt Pratt Of Putnam gave g talk oS supervision at ths chapel last Friday evening good number of nsDants and friends were present
 Gift Books from State.
 Eighteen new books for the library have been received. the gift of the state. and win be ready for circulation next Tuesday
 Chimney Fire.
 chimney in the house of John Nell son caught fire last Thursday at D. m. NeiEhbors were notified by telephone and the blaze was soon put out. MT. and Mrs. Nelson were in Webster at -bs time, children being left in charge
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
STAFFORD
Grange to Observe Silver Anniversary Miss lde Elected Supervisor of School Music.

Mrs. Ella Warrington spent 8 few days last week at her home in South Manchester.
 w. H. Black, who has been in fail ing health, Is in critical condition.
 Silver Anniversary of Grange.
 Stafford grange will celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of organiza- ton next Tuesday evening. An en- tertaining programme is being pre- pared, masters and their wives of neighborlng granges have been invited and an enjoyable time is expected. The committee includes Mrs. J. w.. Robinson, Mrs. T. Dobson, F. A. Las bury, G. D. Ide.
 Herbert c. Thresher attended the professional photographers school at Boston several days last week
 Miss Ide Music Supervisor.
 At a meeting of the town school committee Monday afternoon. Miss Lulu Ide was elected supervisor of music in the public schools to succeed Miss Rand, who recently resigned, Miss Ide is a graduate of the local high school and has taken course in music at the New England Con- servatory in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
GILEAD
installation of Officers of Hebron
 Grangs-Notes and Personals.


 MT. and Mrs. Maurice B. Worsaa moved from Hartford into Claire Hutchinson's house last Friday
 The officers of Hebron grange V ere installed by George Champlin of Co., lumbia, last Friday evening. Mrs. Champlin and daughter, Raymond Clark and Mrs. Hitchcock also visited the local grange Supper was served after installation.
 A. G, Way of New Britain and Par ker Stearns oe Andover were visitors Ln town Sunday.
 Rev. ., s. Porter preached in the local church Sunday. MT. Porter wishes to raise funds to build hall in memory of his uncle. Joseph For ter, in Prague, Austria. He already has $3,S00 of the necessary $6,000 and is anxious to secure the rest before he leaves America the first of March. The local church gave $40
 Charles Sloan recently was operat- ed upon for appendicitis in the Hart ford hospital.
 c. D. Way attended the Mckinley club banquet in Waterbury last week. Mrs. Clara Hammer spent a week with her sons in Wethersfield recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
STAFF0RDylLLE

Mrs. Mahlon West and Mrs. Grant Hammer are i'll with the grip.
 Miss Cholie Largess is employed in GilbertVille, Mass
 Allison Lyon has been confined to his home by illness.
 Mrs. A. 4. West Is visiting her friend, Miss Elsie Hyde. in Norwich,
 MT. and Mrs. Emory Phelps and family moved recently to Talcottville.
 Mrs. Ellery Chamberlin was called to P1ttsfeld, Mass, Tuesday on ac- count of the serious illness of her son Willis.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
BROOKLYN.
Attempt at Horse Thsft-Notes

Tuesday night Frank A. spaulding had his stable broken into. Two of his best horses were taken from their stalls and brides put on ready to lead away. A little after Il o'clock George Pearl came in with horse and sleigh and found the horses standing upon the barn floor. He notified MT. Spaulding who watched the rest of the night, but the thieves did not return.
 Tho Ladies' Aid society of the Con gregatlonal church held food sale in their chapel Wednesday afternoon.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- t1st church. upon the invitation of Al belt B Webb. gave an oyster supper at his home on Allen Hill on Friday evening.
 There are good many who are sick with colds at the present time
 Clark c. IAwton has filled his ice house with ice from his mill pond 15 inches thick.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
RAWSoN

F. 0. Cook was in Boston Saturday.
 D. T. Phillips was a Willimantic wis itor Monday.
 Mrs. Everett Whitehouse was in Hartford Friday of last week.
 Miss Eureka Gracely of Brooklyn was here Wednesday night to see her cousin, Miss Sadie Fitzgerald.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
WOODSTOCK

E. R. Hali has been elected a deacon in the Congregational church.
 Rev George F. Waters preached at the Congregational church in Putnam last Sunday.
 Mrs Channcey $. Child has returned from a visit with her brother in Hart ford
 Miss Edith IT. Hall Is in town for a week. On Saturday she sails from New York for Crete, where she Is to resume excavations in some of the buried cities under the archaeological department of the University of Penn syiy9nia.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
MANSFIELD DEPOT

Owing to illness of the pastor there was no service at the Baptist church last Sunday, Service will be held as usual Feb. 4.
 Miss Maud Bingham Is having an attack of grip.
 Laurence Sherman fell last week, fracturing three ribs.
 MT. Bonney is making improvements on his house.
 Raymond Sherman of Glastonbury visited his grandparents over Sunday. Master Allyn and Miss Marion return ed with him.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
ELLINGTON
Death of Norman Partridss-Notss.

Death of Norman Partridge-Notes.
 Norman Partridge, who has been in failing health for some time, passed away early Wednesday morning at his residence. Besides a widow he leaves one daughter, Emma, wife of George Bancroft of Newport, R. l., and five grandchildren.
 Mrs. Katherine Geary is visiting friends in Hartford
 Mrs. F. McVeigh is entertaining her mother from Windsor.
 Miss Stenson entertained friends from West Springfield on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
CANTERBURY.

One of the Kinnie brothers lost trotting horse Saturday last It broke its leg going down River Hill near the Quinebaug bridge and had to be kill ed.
 A. c. Bennett was in Providence, New London, Norwich and other places last week. as agent for a New York and Boston firm.
 Mfr. Nickerson has returned to New London
 The dog poisoner is going the rounds again. Fred Green and Mr. Piloo both lost valuable dogs recently
 The mail carriers and millSmen have had s hard month
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
An AppalIina Contingency.

It appals us to think what would become Of Colonel Watterso nif the great political fight this year should be between a cooked hat end a khaki Uniform.-C Chicago Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
WINDHAM
Card Party in Honor of Miss Frances
 Perkins-Notes.


 Mrs. Ada Larrabee gave a card par ty on Monday evening in honor of her guest, Miss Frances Perkins of Fond Du Lac, Wis. Those present spent a most enjoyable evening. The guests were Dr. and Mrs. F. E Guild, Mrs. E. w. LOnmis, H. C. Lathrop, Miss Clara Johnson, I. H. Johnson and Mi1H Gertrude Arnold. Five hundred was played and a dainty lunch was served at the close Of the game.
 R. G. WaterUus of Hartford was in town over Sunday.
 George Challenger lost one of his pair of white horses Saturday from severe attack of collie.
 Tomorrow afternoon Bishop Brew ster will visit this parish and will preach in St. Pauls church at p. m. All are cordially invited to attend this service and welcome the bishop to Windham, which was his birthplace.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
JACKSONVILLE

Miss Alice Jack has recovered from her illness and has returned to her work in the Boston store.
 MT. Goodyear has sold his farm. ana will move his family to the village.
 Mrs. Joseph Baker and Miss Hattie Jennings were Worcester visitors on Saturday
Norwich bulletin., 1912-02-03
CHAPLIN.
Entertainment Given in Church Yes.
 try.

The fourth entertainment given in the course of lectures was g. musical affair given at the church vestry on Tuesday evening by local talent. The programme included songs in four different languages. instrumental mus ic, recitation and reading,a paper on rural delivery, song by male quar- tette, and other exercises that made an enjoyable entertainment. A good company was present.
 The next entertainment will be a stereopticon lecture by Rev. Walter E. Lanphear of Hartford