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Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Stanley of China gave a very interest ing and entertaining talk on his work there.
 Miss Alberta Enc is i'll at her home
 Mrs. William Baclus is entertaining her brother. Charles Hatch of Hart ford
 w. c. Card was called to Putnam on jury duty Wednesday.
 Mock Trial.
 1TheeMock Trial given by the Ladies' Mission society Is to be repeated at Windham Monday evening.
 Miss Nellie Dunleavy was out of doors for the first time Wednesday,. She has been confined to the house for a number of months.
 Junior c. E. Socity.
 A junior Christian Bndeavor society has been formed under the leadership of Mrs. Herbert Card and Mrs. Alfred Card.
 Miss Alberta Enc has passed the C.. E. efficiency examinations, and by so doing has earned the title of Christian p'ndeavor expert
 Mrs. Mary Larkham has been con- fined to her home by illness
 Evening in China.
 Wednesday evening the members of the missionary class and Ladies Mis- sion society. who have been studying ChinaS New Day, were present on An Evening in China. A programme of Oriental music, readings and speeches was enjoyed, and was rendered by the following: Rev. Raymond Plumb, Miss Hazel Backus, Miss Iva Adams, Miss Mabel Clinton, Miss Jennie Smith. c. l.. Clinton and Fred Clinton. After the programme games were played and re- treatments served. The following com mittees had the matter in charge: In- vitation, Miss Ethel Golden; pro gramme. Mrs. F. E. Peckhanl; decora- tion Mrs. Maurice Golden; refresh ments, Mrs. Henry Scribner and Mrs. Stephen Childs.
 Local Notes.
 Mrs Clarence Chamberlain of Will limantic spent Wednesday with her mother, Mrs. Joseph Smith.
 Friday evening Miss Helen Crane en- tertained a number of her friends at her home. A very pleasant evening was spent with games and music, fol- lowed by refreshments.
 Miss Ethel Golden is visiting Miss Madeline Perkins of Norwich.
 Miss Mary Hatch who has been i'll for a number of weeks. is slowly inn DroVing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
BROOKLYN
Supper Given by Ladies' Aid Society," Annual Meeting of Baptist Church.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church served a supper at the home of R. B. Witter Friday evening, Feb. 2S. About 500 were served. A short programme followed the supper.
 Annual Roll Call.
 The annual meeting of Brooklyn Baptist church was held March in the vestry The roll call at II o'clock was followed by fellowship dinner at noon. The business meeting was at o'clock when the following officers were elected: Trustee for three years, W. B. Potter; clerk, T. D. Pond; treas urer, I. W. Chapman; collector, W. B. Potter; same deacons. were reelected;, ], T. D. Pond and W. B. Potter, closing with an address by Rev. J. R. Stnb bert. of Putnam. The day was a prof. itable and enjoyable one.
 Local Notes.
 Mrs. Herbert House spent Sunday at her home.
 Mrs. LeRoy Pearl has been i'll for several days.
 Mrs. Anna Cummings has had her sister Mrs. Amos Kendall with her for a few days.
 Edwin Blake of Harrington, R. l. was with his parents over Sunday.
 Miss Olney of Providence has been spending a week with MT. and Mrs. Clewly.
 Word has been received of the safe arrival of Mrs. c. A. Potter, who sailed from New York Feb. p for the Ser mudaS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
SOUTH WELLINGTON
New Iron Bridge to Cost Over $2,20O- Runaway Horse Takes to Track and Crosses Three Bridges.

The new iron bridge across the river near the station will be 120 feet in length. 16 feet wide, with a center pier. All three piers are to be of concrete It is hoped that it will be in readiness by early summer. The total cost of bridge. independent Of foundations, will be in excess of 2,200.
 There is very little change in the condition of Gardiner Hall. He is able to sit up some and for the most Of the time is quite comfortable.
 Horses Strange Trip.
 The story of the horse that ran with a buggy from the watering tub in this village to the station and there took tc the railroad track and crossed both iron bridges and another short bridge, seems almost incredible. However, this happened last Saturday afternoon. The horse was stopped by Merritt Usher.
 Mrs. E. J. Holman returned Satur- day from a visit of a few days with her son in Manchester
 George Westerfield is home from New York and intends to remain fo z the summer at least.
 5000 Tons of Ice.
 The harvesting of the ice crop has been an uncertain proposition for the Perry Ice company this winter, but in spite of draw clS they have put iE q bout 5000 tons
 The board of relief has com pieted it's duties for this year. Only one com nIainaut appeared before the board. He did not ask for a reduction in value. but in the number of acres as SeSSed
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
WHEN NORWICH PEOPLE
Publicly Testify, It's Evidence Not te
 Be Ignored.

When residents of Norwich are will ing to recommend Doan's Kidney Pills in this paper. is there any good reason to try a kidney backache or bladder remedy that is not as well recommended?
 Mrs Oscar Bjork. S531z West Main Street, Norwich, Conn, says: T re- ceived good results from Doan's Kid ney Pills and therefore. do not hesi- tate to recommend them. For some time I was bothered by backache and was often so lame that I could hardly move. My mother told me that nay kidneys were at fault. and when l heard of Deans Kidney Pills pro cured a. box at N D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store. They proved to be the remedy 1 required and in a. short time removed every symptom of my trou- ble.
 The above statement was given August 26. 1908, and several years later Mrs Bjork said: T willingly confirm my former statement in praise of Doan's Kidney Pills. I have no kidney trouble since this remedy cured me"
 For sale by all dealers. Price SC cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo. New York. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name - Deans - and take no other.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
DAYVILLE
Local Choir to Sing at Ekonk Funeral
 Mrs. William Thompson Seriously

N. Robideau spent Wednesday with Oswald Street.
 Mrs. Samuel Gillette has been suf- fering with grip.
 Miss Maude Street spent the week end with Mrs. Grabb in Providence. Mrs. Mabel Randall spent Sunday with James Blanchard and family. Miss Lindsey Bates spent Sunday in East Douglass.
 Miss Ruth Harrington was confined to the house with severe cold.
 Mrs. William Thompson, formerly of Dayville, is seriously i'll at her home in Central Village.
 Local Choir to Sing.
 The many friends of Mrs. Reynolds. wife of Rev. W. J. Reynolds, are grieved over her death "Wednesday morning. The funeral is held at Ekonk today Saturday,. The Dayvil1e church choir. consisting of Miss Bernice Coggshall. Miss Sarah Burnett. w D. Cogshall and William N. Burnett will sing at the service
 Mrs. c. A. Russell is spending a few days with Wallingford friends.
 Harold Elliott, who has. been i'll is much better.
 The Ladies Aid society met Wednes- day afternoon with Mrs. W. F. Bidwell.
 Mrs. Park in Town.
 Mrs. Angus Park of Hanover is wis iting her daughter. Mrs. N. D. Greig.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
ABINGTON
Church Meeting-LineaI Descendants of General Putnam at Grange Meet 

The Congregational Ecclesiastical society held a meeting in the church parlors Thursday afternoon.
 Patriotism at Grange.
 At the last regular meeting of Wolf Den grange. Feb. 26th, a large number were present to observe the birthday of Washington and Lincoln. The pro gramne consisted of special patriotic music, singing of national hymns, read ings, recitationS, and papers bearing on the topic of the evening. The hall was gay with flags and bunting. As it was costume night also. a large mum Der came dressed in costumes, nearly all of antique style. General and Mar tha Washington were represented by Nelson Platt and Miss Edith Clapp. Abraham Lincoln and wife were inn personated by John Peal and Mrs. Lil- Han Aldrich, General Israel Putnam and Mrs. Putnam by Henry Rich and Miss Virginia Sharpe, Uncle Sam by Charles A1drich. and Columbia by Miss Kettle Watson. General and Mrs. Put nam were honored through Hneal de- scendants, MT Rich and Miss Sharpe each being the fourth in direct descent from the revolutionary hero, although in different branches of the family. MT Rich carried the musket with which the general slew the wolf. The officers were in costume. Souvenir hatchets were given all those present.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08

Dupre, and one son, William Robbins. Funeral services were held Sunday at the M F. church. on the Plains of which she was a member. The floral offerings were beautiful.
 General News.
 MT. and Mrs. William Davis are i'll with grip.
 Rev. MT. Moore of Scotland supplied at the Westminster Congregational church Sunday. John Croft of Hanover supplies Sunday, March 9tll.
 Mrs. Simon Rosenweig has returned to her home here, after spending sev- erai weeks in New York.g Her daugh- ter, Mrs. George Finley, returned with her for a short visit
 William Bradford of Plainfield was g caller here recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
Windham County SCOTLAND
Newly Organized Orchestra Played At Grange SociaI-Birthday Surprise Party.

Rev. L. B. Penney returned Tues spending several weeks.
 J. H. Chesbro and J. A. Dorrance were Norwich visitors Wednesday,.
 Mir and Mrs J. C. Taber arrived they had been for ten days the guests of relatives and friends.
 Mrs. Herbert Sisson recently spent a few days at the home of her parents Mrs. John crandan has returned from visit with relatives in East Greenwich R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. G. c. Thomas have been entertaining Mrs. Hamilton of Waterbury.
 Social At the Grange.
 4 very pleasant grange social was held in Grange haH Friday evening. February 2Sth under the auspices of ceptly organized furnished excellent music The committee having the matter in charge. follows: Worthy Master L. J. MofF1tt; worthy overseer, F. P. Tracy; worthy patrons, c. H. Brenn H. F. Bingham.
 Buys Farm.
 C. H Pend1aton has purchased a small farm near WilIimantic and with his family will soon take possession.
 Address on China.
 Rev. c. N. Stanley a missionary from China, occupied the pulpit Sun day. talking most interestingly on China of Today
 Surprised On Birthday.
 A delightful surprise was rendered Mir and Mrs. W. M Burnham, Tues day evening when about fifty of the townspeop1e gathered at their home in honor of MT BCrnham's birthday. The evening was happily spent with games and music. followed by refreshments.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
STAFFORDVILLE
Birthdays ceIebrated-organiza of
 Library Association.


 Mrs. Fred Moores and daughter were guests of relatives in Monson Mass, over Sunday.
 Mrs. H. C.. Durham was with her daughter Mrs. Fife Clark, in Hartford last Saturday.
 Mrs. Frank Belcher and sister Mrs Chandler, returned home last week Friday after spending a few days with their mother, Mrs. William Taylor, who has been very i'll with pneumonia at her home in South Coventry. She is now better.
 Birthday Parties.
 Miss Reda E. Roberts entertained 12 friends at her home last Saturday af- ternoon in honor of her eighth birth : day. Games and refreshments were enjoyed. She was presented a number Of gifts.
 Master Herbert R. Bosworth enter tained Is friends in honor of his sixth birthday last Saturday afternoon. Games. music by a photograph and refreshments were enjoyed. Many gifts were received.
 Library Association Organized.
 A meeting of StaffordyiIle people in tereSted in a public library and read ing room was held at Rev. Miss Jones' home Monday evening. It was voted to organize those present into a libra :. adopted. Rev. Miss Jones was elected president: Rev. W. D. Hamilton, vice president and Mrs. G. W. Miller sec retary- treasurer. It will be the effort of the library association to place 8 library and reading room on more per- manent foundations. There are at present. more than 1,200 books avail able for the 1ibrary's use and nine or ten magazines and newspapers come regularly
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
NORTH STERt ING
Mir. and Mrs. Henry Lewis Going to Europe-Boy's Tongue Nearly Gut Off

William Johnson's brother of New York has returned home having spent week with him.
 Oliver Eggleston was taken to the Day KimbalI hospital at Putnam last Friday. He is suffering from heart trouble and other complaints.
 Mrs. Frank Gilbert of Danielson called on her sister, Mrs. Dexter, this week
 John Griffith visited in PlainieId last week
 Alexis Bragg of Worcester is visit ing his grandfather, w. R. Whaley.
 Miss Lucinda, G. Knight spent Sun day with her brother. Olney knight.
 Mrs. Lena Griffith is caring for Mrs. Leon Dexter.
 Mrs. Addie Gibson was in Washing ton. D. C., attending the inauguration.
 Going to Europe.
 Henry Lewis has sold his stock and farming tools at auction and with his wife has gone to New York wTere when they will sail for Europe as MT. Lewis will make a business trip through many places in that contin- ent.
 F. o. Hummer was in Amsterdam N. Y. last week figuring on a large mill to be lighted.
 An oyster supper was held at Charles Trask's March ,.
 Little Ray Harrington met with a painful accident while running down hill to school He fell on his dinner pail cutting his tongue nearly off. Seven stitches had to be taken to close the wound.
 John Potter's little daughter Doris
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
CHAPLIN
Charles Jacob Sells Stock-Mission- ary from Turkey at Local Church.

ary from Turkey at Local Church
 The barn of Charles Jacob, in Bed lam caught fire recently about 4.30 in a mysterious way and was entirely consumed, with it's contents, which fn- cluded a quantity of hay and corn fod- der and all his farm implements. Neighbors rallied and by hard work saved the small barn that stood near the one burned. The barn burned had been built only few years at a cost oe about $700. MT Jacob carried an insurance on the building. Since the fire MT. Jacob has sold most of his stock.
 Spoke on Missions.
 Miss Isabel Blake, d missionary from Turkey, gave an address at the church last Sunday.
 The Ladies' Aid society met We'd nesday afternoon with Mrs. F. Jessie Hunt.
 Miss Mabel X. Lanphear, who taught in Passaic, N J.. through the winter, has resigned there and is assistant principal in a school in Bristol, this state.
 pr. Charles M Knight is seriously
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
WTNDHAM
Miss Anderson in Washinston-south Windhar Young People To Enter tain C. E. Society.


 Miss Elizabeth Anderson is the guest of friends in Washington, D. c.
 Miss Emily Lyman and Miss Ellen Hawkins are with Mrs. Harold She'll inGton in Windsor Locks.
 Mrs. Ida Pegrum has been entertain ing her sister from Wauregan.
 The ladies sewing society of St. PauIs church met this week with Miss Sara Johnson
 Miss Julia Swift who is a guest of Mrs Guilford Smith in South Wind ham is i'll with grip.
 MT. and Mrs. H. c. Lathrop. Mrs, F F. Guild Miss Helen Larrabee. Mrs. A. Keeney, Rev. NJ. R. Plumb, Miss Grace Bates and Miss Gertrude Arnold attended the meetings of the American Branch institute in Willimantic Mon day.
 c. E. Social
 The c. F. society is to give a social in the chapel Monday evening al which time some of the South Wind ham young people will present the comedy In Pursuit of the pastor
 Mrs Emily L. EIy's Death Ely were grieved to learn of her death at Napperhein N Y on Sunday. Mrs. Ely lived in Windham for num- Der of years and while here was ac- tive in church and social life. Since her removal to Yonkers she has often visited here.
 Home from Panama.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Marra and children have returned from Panama and gone to their new home, the Haley place on Zion's Hill.
 Miss Ruth Chamberlin of Williman- tic is spending week with Mrs. H. L. Bingham 2
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
COLUMBIA
Delegates to Somers Ordination Church Club Gives Entertainment.

Onurcn Oiuo OiNeS ,EnteFIaInnen ent.
 AIonzo Little was chosen delegate from the Columbia Congregational vhurch to attend with Rev. E. o. Eos ter the council and ordination services at the Congregational church in Som CTS Thursday. March 6.
 Miss Gertrude Webster and friend from Berlin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester J. Hutchins over Sun day.
 Rev. Charles c. Merrill of Boston oc- cupied the pulpit in this place Sun day and spoke in behalf of the Con- gregationa1 Benevolent societies.
 A Varied Programme.
 The Young Men's Church club gave an entertainment at Yeoman hall last Friday evening which was greatly en- joyed. The program consisted of Vo- cal and instrumental music, readings, recitations pantomimes and tableauX. Music was furnished by an orchestra under the leadership of Prof. A. E. Lyman. After the entertainmeEI ( games were played by the young peo- pie.
 L. E. Winter and son Aubrey were Hartford visitors recently
 Woodmen Busy.
 George c. Stanley of Andover has purchased the wood and timber on the Fox lot a short distance west of Columbia Green and is having the poles cut and drawn to Chestnut Hill station. BrOuSSeau and LaF1Cur are doing the cutting and Allison L. Frinll the team work
 Mrs. George o. Fiske of Rockville has been spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Fred A. Hunt on Co., luu1 bi3 Green
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
Easter Committees.
ELLINGTON
Farms Change Owners and Tenants Addition to Church Membership.


 Mrs Eloise Charter spent Sunday with Mrs. Firtion in Broad Brook. Mrs. Gustave Berr has been called to Windsor Locks by the serious ill- ness of her mother Mrs. Smith.
 William Kibbe will move his family into the Russell Thrall house which he recently purchased.
 Mir Wheeloclz and family will oc- cupy the tenement made vacant by George Billings.
 The school in the Center was closed Wednesday, the teacher being ill.
 Farm Sales.
 Miss Stenson has sold her farm to George Limberger, who has already begun moving in his household eff fects.
 Pinney and sold to MT. Dowd of Broad Brook and MT. Kelley of this town has been greatly improved
 Those whose names commence with s. T and W are on the committee for the next church supper. which will be a St. Patrick one.
 During the service last Sunday morning, Mrs. Brace was received into the church by letter.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
Washington County, R. !.
 USOUEPAUCH

J. S. Lamond was a business caller in Providence Wednesday.
 Frank Flasher spent Tuesday with friends here.
 Miss Annie E, Kenyon spent 0uhoay with friends in Westerly.
 Mrs. Mary McConnor spent Mon day and Tuesday with her father in Providence
 E. w Phillips is ill-
 Helen s. .I.amond spent over Sunday with friends in New York and attend ed the R. I. s. c. banquet
 J. C. James attended the naugura- tion at/Washington-
 J. C. Webster who has been ill for a couple of weeks. is much better
 J. S. Lamond has just sold very nice colt that he raised.
 Mrs. George s. James, who has been ill is much more comforta ble-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
WELLINGTON
Miss Pratt Resigns-Accident- eet
 ing of Aid Society.

Miss Alice W. Pratt has been forced by continued i'll health to resign as teacher in Sufheld, for 8 term, a least. She is at her home here.
 Prof. Barker of Boston, university was a week end guest of George A. CosgroVe and family.
 The Ladies Aid society was largely attended at Rest cottage Friday after noon.
 Dr. Thomas Knowlton Marcey. v, who died in Poquonnoc Sunday, was a native of Willington and passed his early life here.
 George V. Smith has been absent most of the week featuring at Poul-- try associations.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Tyler have re- turned from 8, visit in New Haven.
 Mrs Will Bentley was so unfortu- nate as to slip and fall and break asleg on the icy pathway near her kitchen door a few days after the destruction of their large barn by fire
 Miss Lillian G. Matthews. teacher and her mother, Mrs. Sarah Matthews, have moved into their new and sub stantiaI house.
 A cottage for Mir. and Mrs. Fred Ty- Ter is to be erected immediately by C.. V. Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
PENDLETON HILL
Local Grangers Receive Degrees at
 North Stonington Meeting

Miss Riila Chapman returned Sat urday from weeks visit with her aunt. Mrs HisCoX of Jewett City,
 Miss Sarah T. Palmer and Miss Mary J. Chapman attended the teachers meeting at North Stonington village Saturday.
 Mrs. Robert Milne and Mrs. John Elweu of Boston returned home after spending ten days with Mrs. Milne's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson
 Malcolm Thompson and Harris Boardman were in Voluntown Satur- day.
 Misses Winifred and Cecil Palmer of Natick R. T., spent over the week with their mother, Mrs. c. c. Palmer
 Misses Edith and Susan Cooke and Morton Cooke and Moves Wheeler took the third and fourth degrees at North Stonington grange Friday night.
 NJ. Klingon and Jacob Herman of Colchester spent one night last week at c. D. Thompson's.
 Miss Mamie Brown of Canonchet spent over Sunday at Mrs. James COoke'S.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
WARRENVILLE

Lewellyn Wilson is working for George O. Balch.
 A. NJ Bassett is at work for E. L. James.
 Milton l.. Durkee and his sister Ethel NJ. Durllee. returned Tuesday from q visit to their uncle iE Ash away, R. I.
 Mrs. $ l.. Case is visiting In West Willington and Willimantic.
 F. F. Bassett is in the employ of Mary Platt.
 Mrs. Edgar Kidder of westfo1d hill was a recent guest of Mrs. C. D. Chap man. Mrs M A. Chapman was a recent guest of her mother, Mrs. c. D. Chap man.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
BOLTON

Miss Alice Eaton has returned from Rockville, where she made her grand parents q short visit
 Judge J. White Sumner was q Hart ford visitor Tuesday
 Miss Annabel Post was a recent wis itor in New Britain.
 The exhibits Of the rural schools al the state capitol are being viewed with interest bx Bolton visitors in HarIforl
 James D. Bailey of Belknap is ill
 Michael Da1y was home from Hart ford over Sunday.
 Miss Margaret Tanning has returned to her home in Relknap for the sum nler.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-08
Holland County HEBRON
Public Educational Meeting = Last Whist of the Season-ObituarY Notes.

A public educa tional meeting will be held in the Hebron grammar school on Friday afternoon, March 14 at 2 o'clock. There will be an exhibition o1 the regular school work. in addition tc talks by Rev J. H. Fitzgerald and by the school supervisor.
 MT. Mathewson of Middletown was a caller in town Tuesday.
 H. F. Tenant was in town Wednes day.
 Mrs. E. A Raymond and Mrs. Hes dra were in Willimantic Tuesday af- ternoon.
 Mr. and Mrs F. T. Smith are visit ing in New York.
 Close of Whist Season.
 The last auxiliary whist was held on Monday evening at Miss Caroline Kel- logg's Mrs NJ F. Frink won the prize and Philip Clark took the gen tleman's prize.
 Recent Deaths.
 Roger Phelps died last week after an illness of few days. The funeral was al the Episcopal church Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Fitzgerald offi- ciated.
 The funeral of Miss Addie Rathbone was held at her brother's Albert Rathbone's. where she made her home. The body was taken to Colchester for burial. Rev. Mir. Harold ofhciated.