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Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
DAYVILLE
Penny Social uccess-Congrega tional Society Regrets Departure of Pastor.

Louis Curtis visited his mother the Past week.
 Miss Jane Mckenna visited Miss Bernice CogswelI Sunday.
 Garvin Bailey of Worcester spent the week end with Miss Bernice CogS we'll
 Wayland Bennett spent Sunday with his parents, Mir. and Mrs F. w. Ben nett.
 Willard Bennett of Providence spent the week end in town.
 Mrs. Ellen Williams is spending a few days with her son. George Wi Hams.
 Penny Social.
 The committee, of the Ladies Aid ny social in the parIors of the church which was very much enjoyed. also bringing in some money into the treas ury
 Fred Root is to move into Miss Eliza RiIey's tenement on Main street. Mir and Mrs. N. L. Greig spent the week end in Hanover.
 Pastor to Leave.
 The people and members of the Con- gregational church regret that the Rev. Frank L. Bristol is to leave them. Miss Smith of Danielson spent a few days this week with Mrs. W. F. Kelley.
 Mrs. William Darrow was a visitor fr Providence this week.
 Mrs George Geer received news of the death of her son, George Geer. of Denver, Col The body will be brought tc Putnam for burial.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
BROOKLYN
Herman Lathrop and Family Going to New Britasn-Benj jannin Clark Home from Fforsda.

Mrs, Butts, who has spent the win- ter with her son in East Brooklyn, has been at her home for a couple of days. She has returned to Danielson to spend a few weeks with her daughter. Mrs. Charles StFehaberg,
 Herbert House and family have moved from the West village to the house formerly occupied by Harry L.a- thFep.
 Eugene Miller is visiting his sister. Mrs. F. P. Ho4ie. in Milton, Mass.
 Mrs, Clarence Woodson has return ed from the Day KiR7baii hospital, where she was operated on for appen- dieitis. and is making rapid progress toward recovery.
 Goes te New Britain.
 Herman Latiafep has been engaged ss manager oH dairy farm in New Britain, He with his family leaves the first of next week. His sen Robert is to take charge of the milk route.
 Henas frena Florida,
 Benjamin Clark of East Brooklyn has retaraed from a winters stay in Florida.
 Mrs Charles Briggs and daughter of Waterbury are visiting at Mrs Briggs fathers, George AHse1fs.
 Mrs. M. ON Neiii aAd daughter Flor eI.ce were iR Norwich and Fitchville few days reeeRtly.
 M. 0'Neiii was ill town Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
WESTFORD
Happenings of the Week-Belated
 Geese.


 James Neville was in Springfield the first of the week on business.
 Wilbert E. Eastman, a salesman who travels in the middle west and south for Massachusetts firm, and his cous- in, Miss Ruth Smith of Edge Wood Hall, North <Windham were guests of Mrs. Edith Crane three days last week. Miss Ruth Barlow of Hartford was recently a week end visitor at her home here.
 Because of the rain Sunday there were no services at the local church. H. C. Barlow made business trip to the Thread City, Monday.
 Wild Geese Fly Over.
 A flock of wild geese were seen go- ing North one day this week.
 Roy Barlow who is employed in a grocery store in Highland Park re- turned to his work Wednesday having been at his fathers H. c. Barlow's for two weeks.
 Ransom Tifft was in Hinsdale Mass, last week where he purchased a fine pair of colts.
 MT. and Mrs. Agust Matern and Miss Eva Spooner were guests of their par ents MT. and Mrs. Charles Spooner, Thursday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
Holland County COLUMBIA
Three Dead Horses Skinned and Left Near HishWay-Marri Mem bers of Grange Entertained.

Some person deposited three dead horses on vacant lot a short distance from what is known as Safford's cross ing, on the road from Columbia to Will Hmantic. The skins had been remoV- ed. As the carcasSes were on land To- cated in the town and but a, few rods from the highway, the selectmen have been trying to discover the offender.
 Dead at 90.
 The funeral of Mrs. Wilhelnina Wen del, who died Sunday night at the home of her daughter, at Hop River Village, was held at the chapel Tues day Burial was in Columbia cemetery. The deceased was 90 years Of age.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wilbur Smith of Tal- cottyille were with the family of Mrs. Smiths father. Deacon Edward P. Ly- man, over Sunday.
 w H. Kneeland spent Thursday and Friday of last week with his daugh- ter, Miss Josephine Kneeland, at Wa teTford. Miss kneeland is principal of the Waterford school
 Miss Lenore Little of Hartford spent Sunday with her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Willard B. Clarke of Columbia Green Miss Little is employed by the state board of education at the cap itol
 Social at Parsonage.
 The social at the parsonage last week Friday evening proved a very pleasant affair Although the stormy evening prevented large attendance. over 20 were present and the evening was spent in story telling and games. Rev. and Mrs Foster proved excellent en- tertainers. Coffee and sandwiches were served during the evening.
 Tax Collector J. A. Isham was at the town building Saturday.
 Lester J. Hutchfns recently took 500 young chicks from two incubators, considered pretty good hatch.
 illustrated Lecture
 At the Sunday evening service Rev. E. o. Foster gave an illustrated lecture, the third in a series of lectures rela- tive to the work of Livingstone in Af rica. The title was Through Gaza Land and Mashona Land. The lecture rfes, and the views were especially fine and instructive.
 First of Competitive Entertainments. ment at their hall Wednesday evening, the first of two competitive entertain ments by the married and unmarried members Of the grange The married members had the floor Wednesday evening. Only members sSvere suppos- was good and the yeung folks will have to hustle te beat it. The, feature of the entertainment was A Thrilling Trag edy, entitled fhe Model School or The Fate of Cordie Wood
 Amount of Mail Doubles
 The amount of mail received and sent out by the Columbia ,pestoffice has much more than doubled since rural free delivery was established. The total weight of mail matter carried by the mall carrier between this office a1d FfoI River during March was as fol- lows; Weight of mail received, 2920 pounds; mails sent out. 4sa pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
PL.AINFIELD
searchlisht Missien Band Gives Sue cessfuI Entertainment-seci of St. Johns Parish.

The social and entertainment by the Searchlight Mission band Friday even ing, April II, in the vestry of the Con gregauonal church was a success, in spite of darkness, mud and rain. all though the attendance was not large. At the fancy table prettfly decorated in green, Mrs. Walter Kingsley and Mrs. Harriett Kingsley found ready sale for aprons. holders blotters and other articles donated. The programme was as follows: Song, Jesus Bids Us Shine, by the Mission band: dialogue, G) How Flowers Grow. Alfred De- volve, CD How Children Grow Samuel Dorrence; recitatfons by Johanna Dor renee, Ormand Holloway, Louise Jer- omo and Alta Dodge; song, By, Baby, By, Florence and Mildred Leach; pl- ano solos by Misses Dorothy Filling hast and Rose Hilton. Miss Crane (Miss Mary Kingsley entertained the Mission band CWinifred Bamford, Eva Oates and Sarah. Cramshaw) and their leader, Miss Smith (Miss Rhoda More Ian) with the histories of the different articles in her sitting room. The story of the screen was told by Miss Dorothy Tininghast; the ivory by Miss smith; the rug, by Miss Alice Sykes, in cos tune: a china cup Miss -Dorothea Ban- ford, in costume; 3. pan, Miss Mona Holloway, in costume; tray, Miss Blanche Starkweather, in costume; a banana, Miss Crane. After the pro- gramme Messrs. Kingsley and Jerome
 
 ant social hour.
 Successful Series of Socias.
 St Johns Catholic church has held a series of sociaIs during the past two weeks, which have been very success full.
 Robert Dawley, who has been con- fined to the house by a severe cold for several weeks, is improving.
 Edw. Winsor was taken to the Put nam hospital for treatment a few days ago. Mrs. Winsor visited him Wed nesGay and found him comforta ble a could be expected.
 Miss Louise Baker was called to her home in Boston Tuesday by message from her father. Her place as teacher in the Union Hall school has been filled during her absence by a teacher from Norwich.
 An auto belonging to a local firm got cranky Wednesday afternoon and ran into the ditch, and the efforts of the two occupants to make it behave were real interesting. After about an hour two others joined the ranks, and then it was just as easy'-but, talk about being wet
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
HEBRON
Supervisor Young Visits Schoos--Inn- - Provenent Society Makes Spring Plans.

Miss Annie Griffin is visiting hey aunt in New Britain
 Mrs Charlotte Phelps has returned from a visit with her sister
 Mrs. Gleason, from Massachusetts ia visiting at Lewis Phelps.
 There was no morning service at tho Congregational church Sunday on ac- count of the rain. The Endeavor meet ing in the evening was led by Miss Mary Lord.
 Floyd Tiffany was in town Thurs day.
 Mir. Young, supervisor of schools in town, visited the schools on the Green and held a teachers meeting in the afternoon, Monday, the 14th.
 V. |. s. Plans Work
 The Village Improvement society," met Monday evening in the schoolhouse. The committee is to hace some worb done as soon as men can be hired tC do. it.
 Mrs. L. M Lord has tonsilitfs.
 Miss Genevieve Little is able to bs out again.
 George Wyman is in town for short stay.
 The Sunshine club postponed it's en- tertainment on account of rain.
 Vincent Henderson has purchased the Phelps place, and is making repairs preparatory to moving in.
 Mrs. Rottman is to return here to her home about the 1st of May.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
CANTERBURY GREEN
Bridge conspieted-D. Herrick Goes to
 Soldiers Home.

The bridge is done at last so all teams can pass over it.
 Mrs. George Fawley has been visit ing her aunt
 James Towne. who has been ill. is better
 Mrs Lima Gardner has been visit ing her son Leslie, who is living with William Towne.
 H. Williams has put an addition on his house this winter.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Wallace have been with friends here for few days.
 L. G. Smith has just bought a car. Mrs. Hawes and daughter have been spending q few days in Providence. School has begun after the Easter Mrs LinneIl has moved her goods to Andover, where she will live with her son. The house she vacated will be occupied by New York people.
 Mrs H. LarcoIm and Gladys Flint spent Wednesday at South Canter- bury.
 Buys Kinney Place.
 The place lately owned by Mrs. C.. Kinney has been purchased by MI S. Mary Lyon. who has begun having it repaired. D. Herrick, who has been occupying two of the rooms. sold his goods at auction and has gone to the Soldiers home,
 Mrs. Nan Wright's father and moth CT from New York are making her a visit
 Birthday Celebrated.
 A number from the Green met at Clinton F'rinks Monday night to cele- brate his 29th birthday. Games were played and a lunch served
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19

CT Miss Marion Edwards has gone to her hene in North sBrookfeld Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. F. W. Hindricks, were In town last week, seeing about repairs te their summer home, Cloverlea.
 been designated as mems week in the public schools. An invitation has been extended te all to visit the schools.
 Lecture By State OrnithoIogist. :.
 The lecture by State Ornithologist H. K. Job, Wednesday evening called out a good sized audience.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred E. Silliman, and daughter Mary. of Easton Conn, are week -end guests of William M Gallup.
 Miss Nellie D. Chandler has visited Mrs. Marcus Wood in Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
SOUTH WINDHAM
Rev. Maurice Plumb Gives Illustrated
 Lecture.

Lecture.
 Miss Helen Abbie of New York is visiting Mrs. Guilford Smith.
 Mrs Fred Tabor has been confined to the house with grip.
 A number from here attended the concert given by the Canadian Jubilee Singers at the Baptist church in Willi- mantle Tuesday evening.
 Louis Kress has returned to Lynn, Mass after spending a few days at his home here.
 Mrs. W. P. Barstow has been enter taining her son and wife, Mir. and Mrs. Byron Barstow of Eng1ewood, N. J. John Rose, who has been ill, is inn proving
 Mrs James Maine has been visiting friends in Norwich.
 illustrated Lecture very interesting lecture on Panama was given by the Rev. Maurice Plumb Wednesday, evening. It was illustrated with nearly one hundred slides, half of which were colored. The lecture was very much enjoyed.
 Mrs. Harris Ecclestone was in Nor wich Wednesday.
 The pulpit of the Congregational church will be occupied by the Rev. MT. Beard of the WillimantiC, Congre- gational church Sunday.
 The first hurdy- gurdy of the season appeared in town Thursday, much to the enjoyment of the children.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
EAST WOODSTOCK
Death of Mrs. W. T. Wetherell-Mrs.
 Emily Allen Returns to Town

Mrs. Alison Potter and two children spent Tuesday at Bonnie View.
 Everett Upham and family of Ded- ham, Mass, are spending a week with Mir. and Mrs. G. l.. Upham.
 Funeral of Mrs. WetherelI.
 Mrs. V. T. Wetherell died Wednesday morning after an illness of nearly year. She is survived by her husband d daughter. Mrs. Frank Thompson of Worcester, one son, George A., and six grandchildren. Mrs. Wetherell was 63 years of age. and had been resi- dent here for more than 40 years. The funeral was held Friday and was priv ate.
 Mrs. N. L. White has been in Thompson visiting her sister, Mrs. R. c. Paine.
 Mrs. L. H. Lindeman spent Thursday in Worcester.
 Measles Among Academy Students.
 Measles are prevelant in the town especially among the students at the academy.
 Mrs. Emily Allen returned Thursday from Southbridge where she has been spending the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
Windham County
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Wecien NH en Five.Day Schedule Accident ts Elmer Vassar-Piay . Success.

Ford Greene hes been i'll at the home ef his sister. Mrs. Frank Edger- ton.
 Miss Lucy Breadhead has been en-
 Attended Christening.
 Mir. and Mrs. Nareisse Caplette and daughter Blanche are spending week with relatives in Stafford Springs. Sunday they attended the christening of the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Chester Burdick, Mrs Burdick was formerly resident here. being the daughter of Patrick Millett,
 Charles Popple of Dayvilie was a visitor here Thursday.
 The Plainfeld woolen milN is run ming but five days a week until TUT ther notice. This makes only few hours difference, as 1t run about i've hours on Saturdays,
 Earl Collins, who has been i'll with diphtheria at the home of his parents in Warren, R, l.. returned here Fri day. He left here several weeks ago on account of illness He is mem Der of the senior class of the high school and remained here to finish his course after his parents moved to Warren.
 Mrs. Fred Pagan and little son Fred erick have returned from Boston.
 Charles Fletcher spent Sunday with relatives in Providence.
 Miss Marjorie Baker of Putnam spent Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Torrey-
 Miss Elsie -Ladd Is teaching in Moosup.
 Mrs. Stephen A. Clarke has been the guest of her sister. Mrs. John Rood, ln Moosup.
 Alfred T. Hill was in Moosup to at tend the funeral of his cousin. Mrs. Daniel Grover.
 On account of the small attendance at church Sunday morning, no Sunday school was held.
 Hosea Geer has entered the employ of Irving Palmer in PIainfield as car George Robbins has moved into the Wilcox building Main street
 Master Luman Bennett has been visiting relatives in Canterbury
 Elmer Vassar Injured.
 Elmer Vassar, son of Alvah Vassar, received a scalp wound by falling from a couch. Dr. James l.. Gardner took several stitches to close the wound.
 Mrs. Napoleon Bergeron and daugh- where they have been spending week with relatives
 Mrs. Frank Popple has been enter taining relatives from Greene. R. l.
 Successful Play.
 Several of our people were in Moosup Friday evening to attend the play The Bachelors Divorce, given in the Peo- ple's theatre by members of the grad uat1ng class or the local n1Sn Scnool Io help defray the expenses for the graduating exercises in June
 Mrs William Street was in Jewett City Wednesday,
 Miss Myrtis Mcguire has returned home after visiting at the home of Mrs George Loring.
 MT. and Mrs Charles H. Lewis have been Norwich visitors.
 Floyd Mitchell, who had an opera ton for appendicitis at the Day Kim ball hospital, is recovering his health Mrs. Madison Cross has returned to her home in Mansfield Center after spending two weeks with her son. L. Howard Cross.
 Mrs. Charles Byles has moved into the tenement vacated by Joseph Le- valley. Mrs. Eugene Boyle and little son or Moosup have been visiting relatives. Ernest Wilde of Wauregan visited relatives here Sunday Several dogs are seen on our streets without muzzles, although the law keeps them in fashion until May.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
STERLING.

Miss Mary Douglass spent the week end with MT and Mrs. Charles Sand land of North Attleboro, Mass.
 Several from this place attended the drama given by the young people at Sterling hall Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Chase spent Wednesday in Nor wich.
 Mrs Irving Anderson. who has been visiting her sister in Hartford. re- turned home Friday.
 Walter LobdelI spent the week end at the home of MT. and Mrs. Irving Anderson.
 Nelson Bennett recently purchased a handsome work horse.
 Miss May Shepard of Stamford. Ct, and Miss M I. Moore were guests of Mrs. w. Vaughn recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
EKONk

Mrs William C. Stanton has returned to EkonIz after two weeks visit in Providence and East Greenwich.
 After a week of clouds and rain the sunshine is very welcomea
 In order to settle the estate of the late Walter Fenner an auction was held there Thursday.
 Rev. MT Reynolds has returned from a visit with his son in Boston. He is suffering with rheumatism.
 Mrs Addie Hopkins and baby have been recent visitors at E. B. Gallup's.
 Ed Gallup spent Monday in Nor wich.
 Arthur Gallup is visiting his par entS here
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
SPRING HILL
Baptist Trustees ReeIeeted-PIsy Being
 Rehearsed

Tbe members of the Baptist church held their annual business meeting in the lecture room Tuesday evening The same board of trustees was retained, and no change was made in the man agement.
 Only a few days are left in which to pay taxes without interest at the rate of per cent.
 MT. and Mrs. H. T. Wakefield. who have been at A. w. Palmer's for a few weeks. have returned to their home in Norwich.
 The heavy rains this week have re- suited in water in the cellars here on 4he Hill and some damage
 The two act drama Milky White is being rehearSed.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
WOODSTOCK
Week In The Sehoois-Good Attend
 anee at H.. K. Jobs Lecture.

The contract for carrying the mails from the Woodstocks to Putnam has been awarded to w. A. Howard, the present contractor.
 Mrs. Lottie II. May the former post master is staying with Miss Nellie D. Chandler.
 Mrs. Hamilton Holt and daughter Leila have returned from a visit in Brooklyn, N. '.
 Mrs. J. !. Williamson was the guest Of Mrs. L. $. Ingalls in Danielson last week
 Sc4, DO. Closed Because Of Measles.
 The school on W Woodstock hill is closed until April 18th on account of measles among the pupils. The teach
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
ABINGTON
Five Carloads of Lumber Sent to Bos- ton-Murray Family Coming from Europe.

No service will be held at the Con gregational church Sunday, April 20.
 The Ladies Benevolent society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. E. E. Brown at Westland farm.
 Lumber for Boston
 B ". Whitehouse has just loaded at Elliotts Station five cars with lum- Der which he has sold to Boston pur- chasers.
 Guests at Mrs Nancy Botham's dur ing the past week were Edwin Gotham of Hampton and Lewis Mowrey and daughter of Jericho.
 Dr T. NJ Murray and family, who have been touring Europe for the past two years. are expected to arrive at their country home here early in May.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
SOUTH kILLINGLY

F E. B1allena4, lecturer of the state grange visited Highland grange Satur- day night April 12. KiIlingly grange was present and furnished the pro- gramme.
 Miss. Bessie Nia4 was ilefae over Sun day s+
 George Woodmancy has moved from the Mashentuek district to this place
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Senexet grange attended Neighbors' night a North Woodstock, taking part in the program. A very nice supper was furnished by the members of Woodstock grange.
 Blanche Shippee has returned to Stafford, where she is to teach.
 The Ladies Aid society met with Miss Ida Lange last Thursday after
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
NORTH STERT FFlC
Farms Change Owners and Tenant

Farms Change Owners and Tenants.
 T. E. Briggs is confined to his bed at his home in Providence. Mir. Briggs has been q sufferer for number of months and unable to attend to his business IS a commercial traveller.
 Rev Mir. Goodsen of South Killingly will supply the pulpit here every Sun day at 2 p. m.
 dren have been visiting at P. S. Ran- dalls.
 Misses Hitchcock and Hill have leased the Ava Dixon place.
 Joseph Fuller has sold out at auc- ton and has moved to Vermont
 Lorin Richards of Sterling Center has moved to the Ava Dixon place.
 Mrs. William Hartley. who is in the Rhode Island hospital. is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
STAFFORDVIL.LE
Funeral of Mrs. William Bowden-
 Methodist Church Free From Debt

Mrs. H. G. Dunham and MT and Mrs. P. N. Sanger and children spent Sun day in Wales. Mass.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Bowden and family and MT and Mrs. Grant Han ner attended the funeral of Mrs. Will liam Bowden last Thursday in Monson. Mrs. RCwden was the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Mooney. and is sur- vived by her parents and two little sons, who reside in Monson.
 Home from Amherst
 Mrs. Julius Browning, who has been nursing in the scarlet fever hospital at Amherst, Mass, returned home last week.
 The tustees of teh local M. F. church report that the conference year opens without any financial debts and pros poets are for q prosperous year.
 Few of us have the courage to point out our own mistakes. This shows how brave our neighbors are.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Mir and Mrs. A. H. E1dredge spent Sunday in South Willington.
 Mrs. A. c. Johnson returned to Westf1eld Monday
 Mrs. Ida French of Maiden, Mass. ard Miss Hazel Reach of Worcester recently spers Sunday with MT. and Mrs. G. l.. Kea cH.
 Miss Pearl Chamberlain has return ed to her school at Northfield.
 Miss Edith Eddy spent Sunday at her. home in East Wooastociz.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
---------- - CANTERBURY PLAIN
J. ]. Fields To Address w. c. r. U.-
 Successful Play.

Mrs Fl. E, Perry and grand daughter Clara are visiting friends in Plainfied. MT. and Mrs. Martyr Bushnell spent Wednesday with Mrs. BushnelTs S brother Fred Hyde helping him to celebrate his birthday.
 w. c. T. U. Meeting.
 The WoInans Christian Temperance Union will hold the annual free-wiI of ering meeting Sunday evening, April
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
HAMPTON
Burnham Bennett Wedding-Grange
 To Entertain Pomona April 18th.


 Miss Bertha Bennett and Jesse Burnham were united in marriage at the home of the bride on Wednesday evening A pri1 16. The bride was dressed in white and carried a large bouquet of carnations. They have left for 8 wedding trip to Providence and other places.
 To Entertain Pomona.
 Little River Grange initiated a class of ten in the first and second degrees last meeting and will confer the third and fourth degrees on the 18th. The grange will entertain the Pomona here Saturday. April 18th.
 Gertrude Vickers died at the home of her grandfather here last Wednes- day. Funeral services were held in the chapel Friday afternoon.
 MT and Mrs. F. Starkey are in town for a few days.
 Miss Eva Burnham went to Hartford hospital, Monday to undergo an opera tion.
 Mrs. Charles Benziger who has been staying a few days with her daughter Mrs. w. A. Pearl has returned to Auburn, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-04-19
CANTERBURY

EaateFburx Grange. No 70. had very enjoyable meeting Wednesday evening, April 18th. Two Of the fea- lures Of interest were farce entitled The Iris5lunan and the Coon and a paper entitled The Farmer and the Grange