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Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Washington County, R. ].
 HOPKINTON
School Committee Organizes-Teach- . CTS Appointed-Twenty Gentlemen Guests at at Chain Tea.

At the quarterly meeting of the school committee held at the town hall Monday morning all the members were present. The committee organ ized for the year by the reelection of Rev. E. P. Mathewson. chairman: Miss Clara A. Olney. clerk, and reelected Henry J. Wheeler superintendent of schools. Mrs. Sarah M. Paxton was reappointed teacher in the Kenyon school. Miss Ella F. Barber at Bash erville, and Nancy E. Main at Canon chet. Bills to the amount of $16 were ordered paid.
 Town Council Meets.
 The town council held It's monthly session at the town hall and elected for the most part the same persons as last year for the minor offices in the town. Orders were granted on the town treasury to the mount of $913.96. Probate Business.
 At a probate court they appointed Augustus M. Bailey administrator on the estate of his wife, Mary~E. Bailey, late of this town deceased, and also referred the first and final account of Emma G. Perry. administratrix on the G. Perry to August 4th next with or der of notice.
 Chain Tea.
 Mrs Dwight E. Merritt and Mrs George Murphy entertained twenty gentlemen at an enjoyable chain tea held in the Merritt house. on Laurel street, Ashaway, last Thursday eve ming. Miss Clara Pashley presided at the organ and accompanied the singing of patriotic and religious songs.
 The families of George B. Carpenter and Daniel E. Blake have arrived home from the beach.
 Rev. L. F. Randolph does not seem to make much progress. toward recov- cry from his severe illness
 Miss Kelly of Chicago arrived Mon day at the home of her sister, Mrs. Olive A. Mellen.
 Deacon Roger W. Lewis entertained the family of Dr. Riley of East Green wich oyer the Fourth of July.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Turk and Greek in Cyprus.

Keeping the peace between the Greeks and Turks in Cyprus is task which calls forth a high degree of di- plomacy and integrity Witness the difficult position of police official in Fama 8hsta, who was waited upon by a body of Greeks. asking if they might have a procession the following Tues day. Why do you wish a procession?'' ?'' he asked TO commemorate the ever distressful taking of Constantinople by the infdel Turks" twas the mournful reply Half an hour later a Turkish .deputation called upon the same off, cial. Had they the permission of his excellency to fire the cannons the fol- lowing Tuesday? Why do you wish to fire the. cannons?'' he asked. ITO cefe- brate the ever glorious taking of Con stantinople by the true believers of the Prophet they replied. After some consideration he gave the required per mission to both parties, on ther sol emn assurance that there would be no infring ement of law and order; and it says much for the prestige of the British government that no heads were broken when the rival celebrations took place in due course.--Dundee Adver- tiSer
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
with her mother and brother over tn Fourth.
 AiI-D Dav Celebration of Fourth.


 Fourth.
 AII-Day Celebration of Fourth.
 There was a public observance of the glorious Fourth. an all-day cele- bration. commencing with the ringing of the church bell at sunrise and end- ing with a display of fireworks in the eSening. There were two ball games during the day by the local nine and the Rovers of Willimantic.~ The game. in the forenoon was won by the Rov-s CTS, score 10 to g. In the afternoon. the Columbia nine won, 23 to ,. In the forenoon Mott, catcher for the local nine, was put out of commission by a foul ball hitting him on the nose and in the afternoon McDermott of the Rovers was knocked out by pitched ball that hit him near the eye. The parade of Antiques and Horrib1es was a drawing feature. The prizes for unique teams and get-ups were awarded as follows: A. L. Brink, first; Hubert Woodward, second. Those who won prizes at the athletic contests were: 100 yard dash. Lyndon Little, first; Claude Griggs. second High jump, Lyndon Little, first, Edward Haub, second; McDermott, third; the winning jump was ft in. Broad jump, Lyndon Little, first; Edward Haub, second; winning jump fit. in. Potato race. boys. Burnet, first; Cyrus Hilton, second; girls Theda Champlin. nTSI, TCTtEuQe LONSldHQ, SSCOnQ. foSlck race Harold Woodward, first; Randall Porter, second. Three legged race, Porter and Randall. first: Lyman and Woodward, second. Rope pull, won by Lester J. Hutchins, team pull it. 4 in All the exercises were on Co., 1umbia green Refreshments were served to all at noon. There was a large attendance, many coming from neighboring towns.
 Three Join Church.
 Three persons united with the church last Sunday, two by letter and one by profession.
 MT and Mrs. Ebert c. Little of New Orleans arrived in town Monday to spend the remainder of the summer. MT. Little has been treasurer of Stright university in New Orleans for many years
 Fred H. Avery and family of East Hartford are occupying their bunga low on Columbia green.
 In Charge of Providence Campers.
 MT. Kulgren, who for the past two years has camped at the. Lake in charge of a party of young men from the Center church. Hartford is camp ing this year with a party of young men from a Providence church.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
BOLTON
Kennels Brought From New Hamp- shire-Hartford Tigers Defeat Al Team.

The Andover- Bolton ball team were beaten in both games with the Frog Hollow Tigers of Hartford in Andover the Fourth.
 Elmer J. Finley of New York and MT. Page of Boston have moved their kennels from Rollins, N H., to the formers summer home in Bolton. The kennels contain hounds and bird dogs.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Browning of Brooklyn, N. Y. have been visiting at c. F. Sumner's
 Wm. K. Sumner of Rockville spent the first of the week with his mother Mrs. J. B. Sumner.
 Misses Eileen and Josephine Daly, daughters of w. c. Daily of New York are visiting their aunt, Mrs. E. E. Daly.
 Guest From New Jersey.
 Miss Helen Van Derclock of New Jersey was recent guest of Mrs. Da1y.
 J. w. Page of Boston has been vis- iting at E. J Finleys.
 Miss Jennie E.. Pomeroy has re- turned to Bolton after visit in New burg, N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. F. H. Phelps of Wind sor have come to the Williams place. Maplewild, for the season.
 Miss Kate Doane of Belknap is en- New Jersey for the summer.
 Douglass Fryer of Willimantic was recent guest of Mrs. Jane Finley.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
HAMPTON

Mrs. George Fitts was taken to St Joseph's hospital Saturday.
 Fred Fitts has moved his family to the George Kimball place. = '''.-'
 It is reported that Ethel Riley. who Ras been very i'll at st. Joseph's hos pttal is on the road to recovery,
 Miss Mae Congdon gave a, picnic to the members of her Sunday school class last Monday.
 Master Bradford Welles, who has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs e. NJ Smith. returned to his home in Saybrook Friday
 W. H. Phillips is at his home here.
 Miss Gussie Wood who has been visiting friends here, has returned to her home in Webster
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
STAFFORD
Union Picnic--carf Stow Breaks Collar Grandchildren Programme at the Grange.

The Riverside Woolen mill is closed this week for repairs
 William Park is having excavations made preparatory to laying cement drive
 The union picnic of the Universalist and Baptist churches was held at Evergreen park Wednesday,.
 MT. and Mrs. Cyril Johnson and Miss Minnie Hunt were guests of friends in Springfield last week.
 Miss Minnie D0bson and Miss Annie Phillips, of Springfield are guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Phillips.
 Broke Collar Bone.
 Carl Stow, son of Mir. and Mrs John Stow, broke his collar bone last Fri day.
 Will Teach in Massachusetts.
 MT and Mrs. William F. Remmert of Kent Hill, Me. are spending the summer with Mrs. Clara Develin. MT Remmert has resigned as teacher at Kent Hill to teach in Revere Mass. William Black of New York spent the Fourth with his mother, Mrs. Sarah Black. Miss Margaret Black is at her home after finishing commercial course at Springfield.
 J. ". Corbin. who has been seriously i'll at the home of Mrs. Emily Goodell has so far recovered that his phySl clan thought best to remove him to rest cure at Hartford.
 Granaers' Picnic.
 At the meeting of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening program by the children will be given. The picnic for grangers and their friends to be held in the pine grove of Mrs. c. Beard, will be held in Grange hall if stormy.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
WESTMINSTER
s. Lathrop-New York House Party Over the Holiday.

|
 Friends and relatives in this place of MT. and Mrs. Frank Lathrop of ] Wauregan, were sorry to learn of the death of their little son. Richard Stanley, by drowning. Mrs. Lathrop l (Ella Pe1lett) spent her early life in this place and has many friends here. Mrs. Arthur Bennett and Mrs. El- mer Bennett attended the funeral of Richard Stanley Lathrop in Waure- gan, Saturday afternoon.
 Mrs Frank Linnell, Bernice and Dorrance Cook, have returned from visit in Pawtucket. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Clarke of Gen. tral Village, also Mrs. Fanny Rood spent Sunday at Edward Bakers. Miss Sybil Meade is spending her vacation with her mother. Mrs Jessie Meade
 Miss Jessie Coles from New York is spending few weeks with Miss Sybil Meade.
 Holiday House Party.
 A party of seven young people from New York arrived Friday morning to spend the Fourth with Mrs. Ida Shor- North Society. The party enjoyed a straw ride from Plainfield to Mrs. Shorter's residence.
 A family named Collins has ar rived at the Connors place, now own ed by Levi Baker.
 MT. and Mrs. Towne of New York are guests at Miss Alma Newton's.
 Miss Edith Raymond sang a beauti- ful selection at the evening service. Sunday.
 Miss Tillie Rosensweig of New York, daughter of MT and Mrs. Simon Rosensweig of this place was operated on for an abscess at a New York hos pital several days ago. The result 1t is thought of injuries received in a carriage accident last summer.
 Louis DeGrenier of Norwich spent Sunday here.
 Mrs. Oscar Hubbard spent Tuesday in DanielSon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Mir and Mrs Charles E. Waldo were guests of MT and Mrs. Nelson J. Lyon, the Fourth.
 Mrs. George F. Tillinghast was the guest of her daughter Mrs. George l. Wheeler Jr., the Fourth.
 Mrs. Fl. E. Larkham of Plain Hill, Norwich, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Carrie E. Clark.
 Mrs. William Sprague of Moosup, called on her uncle, Levi N. Clark, Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Windham County
BROOKLYN
Misses Anna and Mabel Dyer Return from Europe-The Weeks Visitors.

 from Europe-The Weeks Visitors. Miss Grace Thurber has closed her school in Lowell Mass and is spend ing the vacation with her father, Will liam R. Thurber.
 Miss Florence O'Neil is VIslung friends on the Hudson.
 Mrs. Minott with her two young est children are visiting her parents, Rev. c. F. Genung, D. D., and wire. Theodore H. Pond and daughter or Providence visited MT. and Mrs T. D. Pond over the holiday
 Reaches California.
 Mrs. Charles H. Blake received a telegram the afternoon of the Fourth from her son telling of his safe ar rival in Venice, Cala and that he was we'll
 Miss Carrie Olney of Providence is with Mrs. William H. Clewley for the summer.
 Riley B. Witter has bought an au- tomobile.
 Home from Europe.
 Misses Annie and Mabel Dyer have returned home after spending the win ter in Europe. Charles R. Bard was the guest of his father, J. Sprague Bard, over Sun day.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank D. Spaulding were visitors with MT and Mrs. F. A. Spaulding the week end Sunday. James Crane has opened the shop he rented from Martin A. Kraus; his family was not able to come with him as three of his children were sick with the humps
 Mir. and Mrs. s. T. Cooper had for guests over the Fourth and Sunday MT. and Mrs. C. H. Newton of New Lon don, Mir and Mrs. Harty Zorn, of New Haven. Mir. and Mrs. Aaron R. Cooper and Miss Rector of Worcester.
 Bay State Preacher.
 Rev. James D. Smiley of Winches ter. Mass, preached in the Congrega- tional church Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
WOODSTOCK VALLEY
PhiIadeIphia Visitor Buys the SickIel
 Property.

Elmer Goss entertained MT. and Mrs. Frank Goss of Boston and MT. and Mrs. Henry Wilson of Philadelphia over the Fourth and the week end. Mir. Wilson purchased while here the house and barn owned by Stewart Sickler.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Spicer of Ot- iowa, Canada, and MT and Mrs Ar thur Spicer of Wilmington visited Ste phep Kingsley's family Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Allen W. Kenyon had as Fourth of July visitors MT. and Mrs. Henry Fisk and son of Stafford Howard Carpenter and family of Put nam, MT and Mrs. Anthony Kenyon of Putnam and Mrs. Emma Spencer, of Pomfret.
 Ausen Stahl Is entertaining his brother form Boston
 Mrs. Harriet Leonard and Miss Maud Leonard of Brooklyn, N. Y., have arrived at their summer home in the Valley.
 Alex. Bodreaux has returned to Put nam.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
COLUMBIA
Philadelphia Visitor Addresses Mems Club and Others-Old- Fashioned Fourth-The Prize Winners.

Wilbur Smith and family of Tai- cottyille are spending their vacation at the home of Mrs. Smiths father Deacon Edward P. Lyman
 Miss Sarah Hutchinson of Roclxvira has been spending several days with her cousin, Miss Emily C. Williams on Columbia green.
 Will Supply Pulpit.
 Rev. and Mrs. E. o. Foster are wis fting relatives and friends in Massa- chusetts and will be absent next Sun day The pulpit will be supplied by Rev. George B. Hawks from south ern Nebraska, who is taking his sum mer vacation in the east.
 John H. Davis and family, of Ham, den, were with Mrs. Davis father. Will liam A. Collins on Chestnut Hill. Mrs Davis and children expect to spend the week here
 Defeated Andover.
 The Columbia ball players went to Andover last Saturday afternoon and defeated an Andover nine 10 to g.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred o. Clark and MT. and Mrs. Dow of Hartford spent the Fourth at the Clark summer co+- tage near Columbia green portion or the party remained over Sunday
 The selectmen and town treasurer held their monthly business meeting Saturday afternoon.
 Address by William Godtfrina,
 The meeting Sunday evening was in charge of the Young Mems club, The evening talk was by William Godt- firing of Philadelphia whose family IS spending the summer here, Mr tiodtfr1ng was for several yearg a German secretary in Y. M. C. A. work and his sermon Was especially to the young people. The meeting was well attended. The singing was by the n members of the young mems elub
 Miss Lena G. Wolff of Norwich was
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Holland County SPRING HILL
Events of the Holiday-Showers Fail
 To Fall on The Hill

Events of the Holiday-showers Fail
 To Fall on The Hill
 The Fourth, was a very quiet day here.
 Arthur Cummings and family were at B. NJ. Sears, Rev. L. B. Curtis of Stafford, and w, B. Trobridge were guests of E. +. Storrs In the evening at Wfldfern there was small gath ering who were entertained by a pro- cession of antiques and horribles, re- Treatments and readings
 Rev. F. o. Cunningham of Norwich. conducted the service at the Baptist church last Sunday Tn the absence of the pastor, Mir. Muir.
 Aid Societys Social.
 The Ladies' Aid Society held 9, soci- able at the church Wednesday evening. Ice cream was served.
 MT. and Mrs. w. A. Weld were called to Westboro, Mass, last Thurs day to attend the funeral of MT. Weld's brother-in- law, John S. Mason Whatever showers have refreshed parts of Connecticut in the past few weeks have not touched at Spring Hill and vegitation is beginning to suffer. Sanford Palmer is visiting his son, A. D. Palmer.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
ROCKVILLE

Elisha c. Burdick of Westerly was a visitor over the Fourth at the home of his sisters Misses Lottie and Mary Burdick The family of Osmas Edwards are occupying Canonchet cottage at Quono- contaug for this month
 MT and Mrs. B. L. Kenyon visited relatives at Wickford over the Fourth.
 Mrs. Charles Palmer and daughter of Westerly are spending this week with Miss Jennie Burdick.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
GURLEYVILLE
Tom Barron, Famous Poultry Expert and Other Guests Entertained at Pollard Home.

Thomas Barron of catforth. near Preston, England, with Mrs. Barron and Thom. Rawelffe a cousin of Mrs. Barron dined with Mir. and Mrs. A. M., Pollard of Wornwood Hill, Mon- day. MT. harron is the world famous poultry expert and expresses himself as highly delighted with Things AfneFioan," Other guests of Mfr. Pol- lard were Major D. H. E. Headley. U, s, A, of Fort Totten, Long Island and sen BerFa afe, whe are stopping ever fer few days. en their way to the mountainS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
AT1'AWAUGAN

Miss Bertha Dagneis Is having her vacation this week.
 Victor Bridges and Adelor Leftash of Central Falls visited here over the Fourth.
 Shubal Watson has moved into the tenement vacated by Archie Hemmin- way
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Blackmar spent the Fourth at Nashua, N. H.
 George Brown has purchased an auto.
 Mrs. Albert Robinson, Mir and Mrs. Raymond Mitchell, MT. and Mrs. Charles Weeks, Jr., and two children, go today Saturday, to Harrison's S, where they will stay for two weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
WELLINGTON
Geo. A. coserove Entertains Tom Barron, English Poultry Expert.

George A. Cosgrove entertained a large house party over the holiday and the weekend, including Prof. Barker of Boston University, and the English party Tom Barron, wife and cousin who have been visiting the large poultry plants of the country including Storrs where the Barron fowls have made the best record of any in the widely celebrated egg lay ing contest. They sailed for home the 9th.
 Miss Alice NJ, Preston is passing the week in New York and New Jersey
 Nearly everybody is feeling the effect of the severe warm weather and sudden change. Quiet and Diet are said to be the best remedies.
 Charlie Lyon who has been very III in Springfield is better and at home.
 Will Cleveland substitute is driving the mail for two weeks on route 1 j, while Carrier korner does his having.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
CLARK'S CORNERS

Mrs. M. J. Palmer and and son are at the Naples"
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Robinson and daughter, who are visiting eastern relatives visited MT. Robinson s cousin, Mrs. L. H. Jewett this week
 MT. and Mrs. J. Nagle and family of East Hartford are at John Navin's
 Mrs. E. c. Jewett and children have returned to Norwich after visiting at Modepa.
 Miss Viola F. Jewett has returned from Paradise Camp. Crystal Lake, where she was the guest of friends, and enjoyed black bass fishing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
COVENTRY
:, Pitkin Property Purchased for $
 Summer Home.

Miss Ada M. Storrs is visiting in Webster, Mass. On her return she will bring Miss Helen Jacobs to be her guest.
 The A. B. Pitkin place has been pur- chased by MT. Robertson of the New ton Robertson Co, of Hartford. He will use the property as summer home,
 The Ursin family of Grants Hill has moved into Arthur potter's house.
 Aaynond Slater was home over July 4th.
 ". B. Trowbridge has returned after snort stay at Spring Hili
 Mrs. Caroline Ardney and grand dauEnter Miss May Secor have re-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
TURNERVILI-E
Joseph Slater Returns From Gettys.
 burg Reunion.

Mrs. J. H. White of Franklin, Mass, was the guest of friends here We'd nesday.
 Mrs T. R. Prentice has returned from two weeks visit with relatives in Stafford
 Mrs. Lydia Gorry of Moodus, is a guest of her brother, George Pot ter
 Mrs. Charles Dondero of willimantic spent the week end with relatives here.
 Joseph Slater returned Monday even- Ing from the Gettysburg reunion.
 Mrs. Pendleton of Waterville, Me, is the guest of her son. Silas Pendle- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

Afk41AAS O4 AdLAS A&e I could hardly live My husband had to nail rubber on all the gates for I could not stand it to have q gate slam.
 fFI also had back ache and a fullness in my stomach. [ noticed that Lydia E. Pinkham's s Vege- table Compound was
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Admiral casweIPs Death,

NdmIraI OasWeFs Death,
 Admiral Caswell, who has been a summer guest at Weekapaug for sev- eral years, died with heart trouble at the Inn, Wednesday, His son-in-law, Captain Hood, of Newport was with him.
 MT and Mrs. Leon w. Bliven att tended the funeral of John E. Dunn in Westerly, Tuesday afternoon. The body being brought here from his home in Coram. Long Island.
 Among the guests at the Macomber Farm, are MT and Mrs. David Archt- bald, and Harry Lewis. of New York. MT. and Mrs. Charles Lincoln. and daughter, Margaret of Hartford, and Miss Marie Steover of Philadelphia
 Mrs Mary West of Norwich is the guest of her son, Courtland West.
 MT. and Mrs. Cleveland Carpenter of Pomfret were calling on friends here recently
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
We'll, Who Cares7

Strange how soon q man can drop out Of public sight. We don't know any more whether Hi Johnson is on the job or not-Pittsb sburgh Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Come Hiah. but Necessary.

The Colonel, nc doubt, finds the price or vindicatlon enc of the factors in the high cost of living Houston Post
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Girls Dress in Balkan Blouse Style,
 With Long or Shorter Sleeves.

White crepe with trimmings of Irish lace is here shown. The model is also appropriate for voile, linen, linene, is composed of a Nblouse lengthened by wide band and slightly gathered skirt The Pattern is cut in 4 sizes, 6 S. 10 and r years. It requires 3 1-2 yards of 36 inch material for an $ year size.
 4 pattern of this il1ustra ton mailed to any address receipt of 1oc in silver or stamps.
 order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
WEEkAPAUG
High Wind Blows Down Water Tank Death of Admiral CasweII-Per- sonal Items.

blew down one of the water tanks that furnishes water for the Gladwin cot taGerS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
HUSBAND NAILED RUBBER ON GATES
Wife so Weak and Nervous Could Not Stand Least
 Noise How Cured.
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Munford, Ala. --"I was so weak and nervous while passing through the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
Arguing with g Critic.

Don't argue with Fl critic; he can think ef naare mean things than you ean.-Chieago News,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12
The Latest Stunt.

Notice that General" Rosalie Jones now proposes to blazon Votes for Women" across the sky from an aero plane. Must want to make the angels weep.-New York Evening Telegram
Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-12

Hong Kong is adopting electrical ap- rliances rapidly.