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Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Frank P. chisem Presents Claims of
 Tuskeaee-UrieI Lodge Election.

At the Sunday School and later at the regular church service, Frank P. Chism. a colored instructor at Tuske- gee Alabama institute. explained at length the conditions in the South s1 far as it affected the negroes, out lined their history on American soil, told of the work of Booker T. Wash ington in their behalf and made an appeal for financial aid. The collec- ton, amounting to about SS5 was don ated to the cause.
 Mrs. Walter B. Malo and daughter Beatrice are guests this week of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Paige of Springfield.
 Officers of Urel Lodge.
 At the annual communication of Uriel Lodge, No. 234. F. 6 A. M. last Saturday evening the following aff1cers were chosen for the ensuing year. Rev. Leonard Smith, w M.; Arthur L. Spicer. $. w.; Alva T. Stevens, J. w; William H. Hall, Treasurer, Walter A. Allen, Secretary; Sherman D.; George w. Fraser, $. S.; R. l.. Birdsall, J. S; Charles H. Copeland, Chaplain; Edwin o. Smith, Marshal.
 County superintendent.
 Mrs P. J. Mathews has been ap- pointed superintendent of franchise for Holland County W. c. T. U.
 Christmas Sunday Service.
 At the Christmas service next Sun day evening the annual offering Of the Sunday school for home missions will be taken.
 Next Sunday evening at o'vlocl1 under the auspices of the Sunday school stereopticon lecture will be given in the Social Hall Of the church The views illustrate the life of Christ. A collection will be taken for home missions.
 Skating on Lake Beauty seems to be a safe proposition and is being enjoyed by a large number each evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
PACKER

Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. c. A. Gehrlxe have re- turned from New York
 Mir. and Mrs. William H. Brown of JeWett City called recently on Post master T.. J. Brown.
 Miss Elizabeth Douglas was In South Canterbury recently.
 Mrs. William Johnson was in Jewett City Monday.
 Fred Haski11 visited his father at Backus hospital Thursday.
 Miss Elizabeth Douglas and Miss Gorln11e Simoneau were in Norwich on Wednesday,
 Mrs. Martha Johnson has gone to visit her sister, Mrs. Ed Sherman in Pawtucket, R. l.
 The school closed Friday for two weeks vacation, the children. having a Christmas tree.
 Miss Jennie Fiedler has gone to her home in Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
Holland County
COLUMBIA
Young Peoples Society Gives Enter tainment-odd Things Coming by Parcel Post

The Young Peoples society gave an entertainment at Yeomans' hall Friday evening of last week. The feature or the programme was the comedy Thirty Minutes for Refreshments, which was well carried out. There were also nlu- sicaI selections, both vocal and instru- mental and number of recitations A handsome sum was realized which Will be expended for new singing books.
 At the Sunday evening meeting Rev. F. 0. Fosters theme was The New Era in Religious Education.
 Christmas Exercises.
 Christmas exercises will be he'd at the church Tuesday evening. Dec. 23.
 The church meeting, supper and roll call comes Friday evening, Jan. 2.
 Curtis steam sawnill is located on the woodlot of MT. Powell on Chestnut Hill.
 Strange Things by Parcel Post.
 Some days ago in removing the mali from one of the sacks the assistant package of something soft and yield ing. Examination revealed 8 package of sausage meat which had broken loose and was running wild. Another package came into the office which at once made it's presence known. It was found to be package containing what was once fresh fish, but that must have been long ago!
 Cyrus Hilton spent the week end with friends in Hartford and Newing- ton
 Recital of Christmas Carol.
 Miss Grace Randall, reader and elo- cutionist, of Hartford, appeared under the auspices of the local grange lasL Wednesday evening at Yeomans' hall and recited Dickens Christmas Carol to an appreciative audience. Although it was the night for the regular meet ing of the grange, the public were cor dially invited, and an admission fee of 10 cents was charged
 The w. s. $. F. Ladies club held their. weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. J. A. Isham last Thursday after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
BOLTON
Officers of Bolton Grange-Pubiic
 Dance We'll Attended.

Bolton grange, No. 47, elected officers st the meeting last week for the com ing year as follows: Master, F. D. Fin ley; overseer. Harry Milburn; steward, Charles Warner; assistant steward, Myron Lee; chaplain, Mrs. Charles N. Loomis; treasurer, Miss Annie Alvord :; secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Finley; gate keeper, John H. Massey; Ceres, Mrs. Elizabeth Strong; Pomona, Mrs. Vivia Massey; Flora, Miss Adelia Loonis; lady assistant steward, Miss Alice Eaton.
 School Supervisor A. N. Potter of Willimantic visited the Bolton schools Monday.
 The Ladies' club met at Mrs. Charles N. Loomis' Thursday afternoon.
 Many at Dance.
 A public dance for the benefit Of the Bolton hall and library fund was giv- en at the brick house at Bolton Center Tuesday evening. There was good attendance.
 William Sitzy is in New York, the guest of his grandmother. Mrs. Hattie Weirauch. over the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
HEBRON
Telephone Used to Give Fire Alarm Vote to Make Center School Model School.

There was a scare last Sunday after noon when one of the chimneys in Ed mund Horton's house was sending out clouds of black smoke The telephones were used and the townspeople were on hand quickly and soon had the fire under control. No great amount of damage was done. MT. and Mrs Hor- ton were not at home at the time.
 Vote for Model School.
 At 8 meeting of the school board held at the town clerks office Satur- day Dec. 13. 1t was voted to make the Center school a model school and to give the school $50 for supplementary reading.
 E. T. Smith and family visited at his sons. Eugene Smiths. in Norwich, last Sunday afternoon.
 c. F. Wyman of New York is vis- iting his mother on Hartford avenue.
 J. N. Hewitt and son Walter were in Norwich recently.
 Mrs. Kate Acl1ley is to spend the winter with her brother and his family in Hartford.
 Mrs. Sarah Holbrook expects to go to New Haven soon to visit her daughter. Mrs. Grover Clark.
 Miss Mabel Knox expects to pass her vacation at her home in Chester, Mass.
 Miss Josephine Hart is to go to her home in Montvflle.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
Washington County, R. ].
USOUEPAUGH
New York State Man Visits Nearby Farms-FuneraI of Mrs. Locke.

Mrs. Caroline Palmer and Mrs. Me lissa D. Palmer have returned to their home here after three weeks visit with Frank Tefft and family of Exeter
 George HoXsie and R. L. Knight visited the fish ponds near Carolina Wednesday, MT. Hoxsie's home is near Chatham, N. T., on a farm and as it is his first Rhode Island visit it IS very enjoyable for him to visit the different farms around.
 Mrs. Arvilla Larkin has gone to Westerly to spend the winter with her son Ralph and family
 Mrs. Charles Holden of Attlebero is visiting her mother and uncle, F. T. Locke.
 Funeral of Mrs. Sarah M. Locke.
 The funeral of Mrs. Sarah M Locke was held at the church Monday at Il o'clock Rev. J. H. Trenberth and Rev C. Fl. Palmer conducted the services. Dr, Kenyon, J. $. Lamond, Charles paanally and Harden Kelly were heaEz
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
CHAPLIN
interesting Lecture on Frances E. WiI- iard-Christmas Concert and Tree for Thursday Night.

Another lecture was given in the course Tuesday evening by Rev. Sher- rod Soule of Hartford. His subject was An Elect Woman. Nr. Soule de- nVered a highly interesting lecture on the life of one of Americas great est women, Frances E. Willard, that held his audience with close attention to the close. A social time followed when coffee, sandwiches and cake were served.
 Mrs: Fred Litchdeld. Miss Della LItchf1eld, William H Hammond and Albert Mills of Hampton attended the lecture Tuesday evening.
 Plans for Christmas Concert.
 The Congregational Sunday school is to have a Christmas concert and tree at the church Christmas night
 The meeting and rollcaIl service of the Congregational church will be held at the church on Thursday Jan. 1. The meeting will be at Il o'clock, fol- lowed by a dinner and social hour. The roll call service will be at two o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
RAWSON

Mrs. D. T. Phillips and little daugh- ter were in Willimantic Saturday.
 J. J. Fitzgerald spent Sunday in Providence.
 Miss Marian Hammond was in Put nam Thursday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ralph CoIvin were Thread City visitors Thursday.
 Mir. and Mrs. John Phillips of Leb- anon visited relatives here Sunday
 MT F'erm spent several days last week in New York
 MT. and Mrs. D. T. Phillips and daughter were in Chaplin Sunday.
 I. w. Hammond found a dandelion on Thursday, Dec. IS
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20

Bible Glass Presents Handsome GiTf TO
 Mrs. Andrew Metzger-Christmas
 Dinner Party Planned.
 The ladies. Bible class of the Congre- gztional church recently lost, by the removal to Wislimantic of Mrs. Andrew Netzger a valued member who mas been connected with the church TOT 10 years. On a recent afternoon the teach- CT. Mrs John M- Palmer, invited tne class to her home for a farewell visit with Mrs. NIetzger- Twelve ladles ana the superintendent of the school, n. C. Iathrop. were present and gave Mrs. Metzger a silver sugar bowl, cream pitcher, sugar tongs and tray sultaoly engraved with an M, and in the cen ter or the tray an lnscrlptlon- on S0eF 7i ''i individual gifts were also Inaoe-
 \ lunch was served by the hostess.
 Tea Followed Work.
 The Missionary society met in the chapel Tuesday afternoon and ued TWO cornfortables Rev. M R. Plumb was present and gave a short address Tea was served by Miss Emily Lyman, Mrs John Porter and Miss Ellen flaw kins assisted by Miss Grace Bates.
 MT. and Mrs F. c. Waterous, Who have been spending some time Tn oa- lem. Mass and Mrs. Waterous sister Miss D Frances Campbell who IS teaching in Peekskill. \. Y. are at the Inn for a few days.
 Dr. and Mrs r. F. Guild attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs. Emily GrigEs of Westford.
 The members Of the ConSregational church were plee santly entertained by Rev and Mrs NI. R. Plumb at the par sonage on Monday evening, with games music and refreshments
 Christmas Dinner Party.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Potter expect 10 entertain four generations at dinner on Christmas day, Deacon George fot, ter Arthur Potter. John Potter ana the larter-S little 20 months old son. Ear. There win be about 25 guests In all
 Miss Savage o< New York Is at the Inn
 Colder Wedding Publications
 \ number of Windham people con gatulated 1Ir and Mrs. Guilford smith of South Windham on their 5Oth weo- ding anniversary Tuesday.
 The children of the Congregational Sunday school will have their Christ mas entertainment Christmas eve Al Vne service tomorrow morning the choir will be assisted by the C. l.. or chest-a. and Rev M. R. Plumb will have a Christmas sermon
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
SPRING HILL
Freezing Weather Holds Up Road Work-A. c. M. B. Sale and Supper.

Work-A. C. M. B. Sale and Supper.
 The freezing weather of last week has interfered very materially with the progress on the state road, and unless the frost comes out of the ground the builders will not try to carry out their contract this winter. Tn that case it will leave a very bad place to get over in the mud season.
 The A. C. M. B. held a. sale of home made aprons, etc, at the church Tues day evening. Supper was served.
 Special Christmas music will be used by the choir at the Baptist church tomorrow.
 Christmas Festival.
 Next week Tuesday evening the Sun day school will hold a Christmas so- ciable entertainment, supper, tree for the little ones, etc, at the church.
 The Wildes boys were at home last Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs. c. c. Davis were called to Norwich last Wednesday to attend the funeral of a relative
 D. C. Fla.herty, c. A. Stalker and W L. Storrs were in New London We'd nesday on business.
 The sewing club met with Mrs. c. H. Hawkins on Wednesday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
WELLINGTON
Illustrated Lecture-SaIe of the Stiles
 Homestead.

Mrs. Darrow and Mrs. Brown were Hartford visitors Tuesday.
 The illustrated Christmas lecture and scenes Sunday evening at the Slavic mission by Rev. MT. Tukel was largely attended, interesting and instructive. The stereopticon views were appre- ciated by all.
 Today Saturday at D. m. there will be meeting of the W. c. T. U. at the parsonage. Subject, Peace. Mrs. Darrow and Mrs, Annie A. Preston are the leaders.
 All the schools closed Friday, the 18th, with Christmas exercises. They will resume the first Monday in 1914.
 Sunday is the Worlds Peace Sunday and Peace will be the appropriate sub ject in most churches.
 Homestead Sold.
 Mrs. L. B. Clark has sold her farm, the Stiles homestead, at Glass Factory village, to Frank Porosek. She will move into her house next door on the corner of the state and Stafford roa1. where the Studley Brothers have been tenants for many years.
 The war by the children's league against the tent caterpillar goes on with enthusiasm.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
STAFFORDVILLE
Boy Injured While Cossting-Fai
 Nets $42.

Kenneth Harrington, youngest son of Ed Harrington, met with a bad ac cident while coasting. At first pr. Stretch feared he had broken his leg, but later found that it was bad sprain.
 Members of WoIcott lodge of Masons met at H. c. Dunhams home Dec. Il and gave him a pleasant surprise Mir. Dunham is one of their oldest Masons and has been a shut-in with feeble health for some time. He was pre- sented a handsome bouquet.
 Cleared SAP.
 The annual fair of the Ladies Aid society was held in the Methodist yes try this week Tuesday evening; $42 was added to the treasury.
 The EpWorth league service was held Friday evening. Topic, Holy Days and Holidays. The leader was Mrs H. A. BOSWOrth
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20

Work on the new armory has stop ped because of the cold weather. Only a portion of the foundation walls are yet in place.
 The tool shed attached to the farm barn is being moved to a new location in the rear of the horse barn. The ground between the dairy building and barn will be graded and turfed and dairy building the approaches to these buildings will be greatly improved.
 The children of the district school gave a pleasing entertainment in the college chapel Wednesday evening. Miss Richardson, the teacher, was in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
SOU-H CANTERBURY
Changers on Straw Ride to Home of
 Mrs. Tonnerson.

Saturday evening a number of the members of Canterbury grange took a straw ride to the home of Mrs C. w. Tonnerson. A number of her neigh DOTS were present also. The .pastimes of the evening were vocal and instru- mental music and dancing after which collation. was served
 Frank Barrows of New Haven was the guest over Tuesday night of his brother, Edward E. Barrows.
 Alr. and Mrs. Frank R. Burdick and two children of Norwich were guests of NIT. and Mrs. Levi N Clark one day last week.
 Dr. J. B. Sweet and wife of Griswold and George Hester and Mrs Lizzie Goodale of New London, called on MT. and Mrs. Levi N. Clark, Sunday.
 Miss M. J. Larkham of Plain Hill, Norwich. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Carrie E. Clark
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
WHSONVELE
Arbutus Found in Buds-BuriaI of
 Mrs. Lunsn H. Cummings.


 BIT. and Mrs. (. F. May of Web ster were with Mrs. Mays sister Tues day While out for a-Ualk Mir. May brought hsme bunch of arbutus, all audded.
 Mrs Kelly and daughter Minnie were at Mrs. Huntington's in East Thompson Tuesday.
 Body Brought from Norwich.
 Tre -0dy or Ann AT widoN of Lu- man fI- Cummings was brought here Tuesday on the II q. m. train from Norwich \ short service was held aL the grave by Deacon Spivery, of Craze Memorial church, Norwich, the Lords prayer and a hymn. Death Is J.ut Dream. Friends from Webster and two uieces from Rhode Island we're cr the grave.
 The school had closing exercises Thursday afternoon with singing, rec sfarIunS and a Christmas tree. The sehool closed Friday for the Christ r1s- vacation
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20

quite HI at their new home In Monson but is somewhat better.
 Miss Blanche Shippy is making good recovery from her recent attack of ty- phoid fever at her home in South Woodstock, and expects to soon return to her duties as teacher in the P1nney grammar school.
 Trip for Choir.
 Mrs. Malone Moore, organist of ths Universalist church, and the choir en- joyed a trip to Springfield last Sa,tur- day. They attended Court Square the atre and saw Joseph and His Breth- ren.
 The supper served last Thursday by the Ladies'- Aid society of the Baptist church and handkerchief and mission ary sales were all a success.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
THOMPSON

Mir and Mrs. Frank Knight spent Sunday with relatives in Providence.
 Miss Bernice Armstrong of Tewks- bury has been visiting her mother. Mrs. Joseph Mills has been enter taining Mrs. Ann Knight.
 Mrs. Norman B Ream and her daughters entertained Saturday after noon
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Knight visited friends in Dudley Sunday.
 Clinton Lewis visited his sister, Mrs Willis, in PaWtucket. WednesdaH.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
ANDOVER
TriP-Christmas Tree for All the Children.

Deacon and Mrs. Phelps left Thurs day for Toledo, O., to spend the holi- days. They may visit Bermuda before they return here. EX-Senator and Mrs. Sprague and other friends called on them on Wednesday to wish them God- speed.
 Horace Bacl1us has terminated his business interests in Hartford.
 Christmas Tree the Esd.
 The Christmas tree for all the chil- dren of the town will be held in the town hall next Tuesday evening, Dec. 23d. The collectors have worked well, there being over $60 in hand.
 Mrs. Lockett returned Monday from visiting her father in Fall River. Mass. At the Congregational church on Sunday Rev. John J. Lockett, pastor, will preach on A Merry Christmas.
 Dr. Franklin, who is to have charge of the new sanitarium here. viii speak in the evening on Mexico
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
BOLTON NOTCH

,Bennie Pierce Is at work for Dr. Maine of Belknap Heights.
 Mrs. Estelle Reed was in Manches- ter Wednesday.
 Mrs. N. c. Maine is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Walker, in Man chester
 MT. and Mrs. Loren Maine were Hartford visitors Sunday
 Dr. M M. Maine of this place had an office in the Cheney block at Manches- ter that caught fire last week and was damaged by smoke and water.
 Judge M. w. Howard spent Saturday in Rockville
 James Mallen of Rockville called on friends here Tuesday.
 w. E. Rice was in Hartford Satur- dav
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
ABINCTON

The following Abingdon people were awarded premiums at the Woodstock poultry show held at Woodstock last week: Charles M. Arnold, John Strom- berg, Seymore Peal c. 4. Sharpe and Mrs. Seymore Peal and Walter Arnold.
 Exercises in School.
 Both schools combined Friday after- noon and there was a Christmas tree and exercises held at the schoolhouse There will be a vacation of two weeks
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
GgJRLEYVILLE

The Christmas exercises and tree of the Sunday school are to be held a. the NJ. E. church Christmas eve.
 Mrs H. F.. Simonds picked a dande- lion on the lawn last Sunday, Dec. II.
 A number of local people attended the union meeting at the Congregations al church in Willimantic Sunday even ing.
 Rev. E. H. Tunnicliffe and daughter have returned from 8 visit with rela- lives ont of town
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
WEEKAPAUC
Meeting of Ocean View w. c. T. u.-'
 Farmhouse Improvements.

The Ocean View w. c. B. U. met at the home of Mrs. H. A. Maconbe3 with good attendance.
 Selden M. Young and daughter Fran ces are guests of MT. Young'a parents in Utica, N. r.
 Mrs. Orson Rogers has a man from New York installing an engine and plumbing in their farmhouse here which is occupied by c. A Loofboro
 Mrs. c. T. Collins and Mrs S. M. Young were visitors in Westerly Tues- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
UNION

John Buckley was home a few days last week
 Mrs. Mary Dodge is with friends in Southbridge.
 MT. and Mrs. W. G. Howard of West Woodstock attended the Congrega- tional church last Sunday
 A social was held at the home of MT and Mrs Willard Richards, Monday evening. About fifty were present to enjoy games and social chats
 A rehearsal of the children will be held at the church this (Saturday) af- ternoon. for the Christmas exercises.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
MANSFIELD DEPOT

The supper and annual sale of fancy goods held by the aid society of the Baptist church was largely attend ed, and very successful.
 Dr. Mcfarland is building a large hen house. This is another of the run down farms which is being reclaimed, and is a credit to the owners
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
ASHFORD

Ralph Poole Is working at the steam mill on Holman's lot.
 Mrs. I. P. Richards attended the funeral of George A. Richards in Prov idence Tuesday.
 Martin Ethridge left Friday for a visit in New York over the holidays,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
BRONX
Burial of Elisha Park-Sueper Fro eee5s for Grange Building Fund.


 The body of Elisha Park of Provi- Hence was brought 10 the Moosup cemetel-r for burial Monday. A mum ber from here mel with the friends at the cemetery MT. Park resided - 1lerc several years ago and was be- Bowed and respected by all
 Mrs Lucy Williamson of Woodstock Elas been visitor at Edwin Gallup's.
 The chicken supper and social at the home Of Thomas Brown last Fri day evening was well attended and en- ioved by all. The proceeds from the supper were added to the grange building fund
 Mrs. Alvin Corey is entertaining her sister from Eastern Point.
 The Sundav school is arranging for a Christmas tree and concert the night before Christmas.
 The local schools closed Friday for rhe holidays
 A large number of the boys are en- gagged gathering the eggs of the tent caterpillcrs-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
STORRS
Address by Rev. Sherrod Souie-State Master Instails Grange Officers Campus Notes.


 On Sunday Rev. Sherrod Soule of the Congregational Home Missionary so- c1ety addressed the Sunday morning congregation and in the evening gave an illustrated lecture of an automobile trip to the churches. The talks, which contained many interesting bits of lo- cal and Connecticut history, were en- 5Oyed by all
 Grange Officers Installed.
 State Master J. Arthur Sherwood Sn- stalled the officers elected at a special meeting of Mansfield grange Monday evening. Preceding the installation ceremonies, @ class of eight was initiat- ed in the third and fourth degrees.
 College Interests.
 The fall term closed Friday and most of the students have gone home for the holidays. A large number of the fac alty will also ha aMag a;t this tlms.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
RIPLEY HILL
Pupils Secure New Desk For Teacher
 -2428 Egg Masses Collected.

Mrs Geo. Freeman has returned from Hanover, where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. James MorrelI
 The desk secured by the efforts of the pupils for the school, has arrived and is much appreciated by the teach CT.
 The gathering of caterpillar egg masses is carried on with, considerable interest by the pupils of Ripley Hill. school. Up to last week 2428, have been gathered William Richardson leads in numbers, with LaForrest Hazen 8 close second. This is a good showing, considering the size of the school
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
CANTERBURY PLAINS

Frank Neff visited his brother, Her bert Neff, Sunday
 Mrs. Duer of Ossining, N. Y, is wis iting Miss F. Olney
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
HOPKINTON

Funeral of Mrs James M. Brightman
 Held Tuesday Morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
STAFFORD
Teacher Or
 sanist and Choir at Springfield.

The little/son of Mir. and Mrs Henry Pero Who has been i'll the past nine mnc4hS with Rzlght'k disaasas has bass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20

The funeral of Ellen H. Brishtmaa.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
Windham County
WINDF1AM

Bible Glass Presents Handsome Gift to Mrs. Andrew Metzger-ChTistmas Dinner Party Planned.