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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
DAYVILLE
Farewell Gifts for Miss Kings Skaters in PeriI-Res. MT. Cove Addresses Endeavorers.

Miss Anna Frye of Vermont is wis iting Miss Florence Mellish.
 Wayland Bennett of Boston spent the week end in Dayville with his parents, MT. and Mrs T w. Bennett
 Miss King, who concluded her du- ties with the Assawauga company on Saturday last, was presented by the office force silver spoons and lad1e and several valuable articles. Miss Ruth Sherman takes her place.
 Patrick Coffey has left the employ of the AssaHvauga company and has returned to his home
 Miss Hazel Wood of Worcester spent the week end with Miss Clara Belle Stokes.
 Merrill K. Bennett spent Wednesday y with his sister at Storrs college
 Miss McKenna of MechanicsvilIe was a guest at the home of Miss Cogswell on Sunday.
 Skated on Thin lee
 Carroll Bristol and Miss Edna West who were skating on the mill pond on Tuesday evening, came very near losing their lives. Not knowing where the dangerous places were, they skated too far out and broke through the ice, MT. Bristol was very brave in his ef- forts to help Miss West. Henry Bur nett was the first young man to go to their assistance and with the help of others made a chain, each young man holding the other by his feet, getting them ashore.
 Mrs. c. A Russell is spending a week with Mrs. C. F. Marble of Wor- cester.
 Mrs N. L. Greig has returned from Boston.
 uese1neM 10 eAoD 'LN 'AeH GULL
 Addressed Endeavorers. gave a fine address on America in the Congregational church Wednesday evening. the Christian Endeavor socie ties of Wauregan, Danielson and Put nam meeting with the Dayvil1e society. William Burnett led the Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday.
 Willard Bennett spent the week end in Dayville at the home of Mrs. Fannie Bennett.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
CLARK'S CORNERS

Mrs. Hannah Sullivan has returned from a trip to Northampton Mass.
 Mrs Albro of Putnam has been wis iting her son, Leon c. Albro. the past week.
 Miss Leonora Jennings was at her home Lincoln day
 Don c. Hatten and Frank w. Mar tin are filling their ice houses this week.
 Miss Viola F. Jewett was one of the party of teachers that enjoyed a sleigh ride to Westminster Saturday, with other Hampton teachers.
 There was joint meeting of Hamp- ton and Canterbury teachers with Su- perVisor G. w. Dows at Westminster.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
SOUTH LYME
Meeting of The Kings Daughters Skating Party-lce Crop Secured.


 Skating Party-lce Crop Secured. The Kings Daughters met at the home of Mrs. Bertha Champlin We'd nesday.
 Leslie Mathews of Lyme was the guest recently of B. P. Stanhope and family.
 F. C.. Payne was a recent guest of friends in New London.
 Angelo F'eloSi was a business caller in the place this week. c. T. Waterhouse is in Black. Hall with his saving machine.
 The recent skating rarty was 8 sue cess.
 F. R. Peck is working in Guilford this week.
 The ieemen will soon fill their ice houses in this vicinity.
 Frank Chapman is at work for the Mantle Oil and Menhaden company. James Slate of Mantle spent Mon day as the guest of his parents. B. P. Stanhope has returned from New York.
 Mrs. F. R. Peck and daughter, Laura, were recent New LonGCn visitors Mrs. J. w Roath was home from Ivoryton over Sunday.
 Albert Stanton of Ivoryton was the guest of his parents over Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
CANTERBURY PLAIN

Miss Maud Miss Lucy Pope and Miss Gladys Bushnell sing in the choir of the M. P. church.
 Rev. J. F. SpeerIi led the c. E. Sun day evening.
 Icemen have been able to secure ice eight inches thick.
 Miss F. Olney will lead the meeting Sunday evening; topic. Bulletins from the Temperance War.
 Mrs. S Parkhurst is very i'll.
 H. Williams chimney got on fire Wednesday morning, but was extin- guished without serious damage.
 Ed Baker and George Smith have returned to Hartford M
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
PRESTON
Rev. Frank White Breaks AnkIe-CoI- Iecting Reading Matter for State Hospital.

Rev Frank White fell recently and broke his ankle. Dr. AgneW of Jewett City attended him.
 Mrs. N. A. Walker of Enfield, N H., was a recent visitor of her brother, Rev. L. M Keneston, and from here went to spend a few days with her father in West Andover, N. H.
 A Benevolent Work.
 The ladies are soliciting any good reading matter to be left at church or library to be sent to the state hospital in Poquetanuck.
 Rev. l.. M. Keneston will hold the Sunday evening meeting at the home of Mrs. c. K. Crary.
 School was closed for Lincoln's day The Ladies' Aid society met at the Congregational church Wednesday af- .ternoon. There were 15 ladies present. Their work was tying a quilt for one of their members
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
CANTERBURY

Dr E. E. Bennett is out after hard siege with Illness.
 Icemen are cutting and getting in ice for next summer.
 Several of the Medbliry children are very sick with grip.
 Mrs. Lydia A. Bennett has returned to Central Village. after being here to help her sister care for her husband, Dr. E. E. Bennett.
 A large number of the pupils at No. 10 are out because of illness
 People wonder when thev will have the pleasure of going to Plain over the new bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
ASHWlLLETT
Summer Home of D. B. Versason of
 Norwich Broken Into.

The summer home here in West Ash willett. of Daniel B. Vergason, of Nor wich Town, was broken into and oc- cupied for a time recently. One party was arrested and fined with orders to leave town.
 Sterry H. Kinnie has filled his ice house this week. He was assisted by Joseph F. Pierce.
 Herbert Walker who has worked on the Eggleston home farm since September is soon to move. William Weseman of Rixtown' is working at Glasgo for few days.
 Edwin Hoxie Pierce was in North Stonington Saturday to visit his sis ter Lucy
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15


 Road Work suspended-Vaientine
 Party.
 A Boys Scout troop was organized at the chapel Saturday last The next meeting will be held Feb 18th at the parsonage.
 Everett P. Lathrop has purchased the OIds farm atQuarryville, where he will carry on his meat business as soon as the place is ready for occu- pancy.
 Many ice houses are already filled
 Mrs Charles Schell spent the week end in Hartford.
 Valentine Party.
 A number of Coventry young people were entertained at a. Valentine party by Miss Amy s. Loomis at her home on Friday evening.
 Against Woman Suffrage.
 A notice was given from the pull pit Sunday last that Miss Calhoun would lecture here against Woman Suffrage on Feb. 24th. Miss Calhoun has since been called to Washington and the date will be changed to some time in March.
 Spoke at Reception.
 Rev. H. M Bartlett left the first of the week for his home in HaverhiII, Mass. where he was requested to de- liver an address at a reception in honor of one of his former teachers Mrs. Harry Elliott has returned to Ellington after 8 visit at her old home in town.
 For the first time in many years the town team has been able to work on the roads through a part of the winter However they have been ob- liged to stop drawing gravel since the recent snow storm.
 A meeting of East Central Pomona grange will be held with East Hart ford grange Feb. 18th. number of patrons of Coventry grange No 75 are planning 10 attend.
 Charles R. Hall attended the meet ing of the PonnologicaI society In Hartford last week.
 A party of young people attended a drama at Spring Hill Wednesday eve ming
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
GRISWOLD

MT. and Mrs. Arthur Whitaker left last week for Santiago, Cal, where they will make their home. They car ry with them the best wishes of a large circle of friends.
 Mrs. Stanger returned recently to her home, after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs Child and Olga Stanger
 Fred Edward returned Monday from two weeks visit with relatives in Waterbury and Hartford.
 Mrs. George R. Edmond has been in Norwich the past week caring for Mrs. George w. Edmond.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
New London County
UNCASVL.LE
1r. Frank E. Wilson Speaks on The Tobacco HabIt-SiIver Wedding of Deacon and Mrs. Edwin Henry.

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 Mrs. James Green of Peauot, who has been confined to her home by an attack of grip, has so far recovered that she is able to be cut occasionally.
 James E. Cemstock, who has been spending several weeks in Florida, has returned home.
 Miss Lillian Rumrell is confined to her home by illness.
 Address by Dr. Wilson.
 Dr. Frank Emery Wilson addressed the meeting of the Baraca class which was entertained at the parsonage re- She TobacSo Habit. Games were played and refreshments were served after the meeting.
 The young people have enjoyed the coasting and skating this week.
 Dwight Kelsey is harvesting and fill ing his icehouse with ice 1-2 inches thick. Others are also cutting 1-2 and 6 inch ice.
 the Home Missionary class Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Charles T. Beebe entertained the members of the Good Cheer Sun shine society at her home, Buena Vista farm, on Thursday afternoon.
 At the Quaker Hill church the Rev. George R. Atha of Groton exchanged pulpits with Rev. L. D. Luddington Sunday morning.
 To Open Mite Boxes.
 MfS. w. Henry be0Ham Will enter tain the missionary class of the church Tuesday afternoon, when the mite boxes will be opened.
 Moses Chapman of Palmertown spent the week end at the home of his brother in Mantle.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Strickland of Gay Hill were guests of Mrs. Strick- lands parents, MT and Mrs. Edwin Bingham, of Quaker Hill.
 Silver Wedding Gifts.
 The 18th anniversary of the mar rfege of Deacon and Mrs. Edwin Hen ry was quietly observed by the pres entation of a dozen solid silver tea spoons and p roses by the members of the church. the pastor presenting them Saturday evening at the home of Deacon and Mrs. Henry
 Deacon and Mrs. William Beckwith of Old Mystic were week end guests of Deacon Beckwith's aunt, Mrs. Sarah Spencer, of Palmertown-
 Icy travelling is furnishing plenty of work for the blacksmiths.
 Friday afternoon the monthly teach CTS meeting was held at the Palmer supervisor, being present.
 Sunshine Society Benefit.
 Mrs. Thomas Watt entertained few friends at her home on Tuesday af ternoon for the benefit of the Good Cheer Sunshine society. Among those present were Mrs. Albert Avery, Miss Laura w OCQWaTO. MIS- 1HOHdS Church, Mrs Melvin Furber Mrs. Watt served refreshm ents.
 Mrs. Gillett who has been the guest of her brother, Moses Chapman, for a few weeks, has returned to her home in Lyme.
 Patriotic exercises were held Wed nesday afternoon in the public schools in honor of Lincolns day.
 Gone to Florida. Mrs William S. Mitchell left town Monday for New York and will go to her grove in Florida for a few weeks. Miss Lucy Allyn, who has been the guest of Mrs. Susan Stoddard for sev- eral weeks, has returned to her home at Hi11 Top. The parlor of the chapel of the Quaker Hill church has recently been furnished with an art square and fur niture in old mission style. MT. and Mrs. James Duigan are en- l tertaining their daughter and son-in- law, Mir and Mrs Morris Smith of l Brooklyn, N. r.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
THOMPSON

Mrs. Andrew Broushton had shock last week, one side being paraIyzed. She is living with her daughter, Mrs. Elmer Mills. in Quadic.
 Mir. and Mrs. Norman E. Ream spent Sunday in Thompson
 Allen Soper, who has been working for J. W Dike. will soon move into N. B. Ream's house in Marsey lane.
 Rev MT Higginbothan1 of Newton seminary supplied the Baptist church Sunday
 The Misses Cranska have returned from a lengthy visit with their broth CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
NORTH STERLING
Fox Hunters Perturbed by Order to
 MuzzIe All Dogs.

Harry Young and MT Hutchins of Danielson called on H. H. CroweIl Sunday.
 The snow storm Tuesday patched up the ,s1eighing in good shape.
 All dogs must be tied up or muzzled for three months from Feb. 12th.
 MT. Jordan of Providence visited c. H. Rounds Sunday.
 F. A. Hall has his sawmill running on the Fairman place at Horse Hill.
 Fox hunters are much disturbed over the orders to muzzIe all dogs for three months, when the fox season will be over.
 George c. Spooner and Fl. Fl. Crow ell and family took an auto trip in the snow storm to Danielson Tuesday Fred Emmonds of Boston will spend the winter here with his mother, Mrs. George w Arnold.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
ABINGTON
Farmers Institute-Sewing Class to
 Meet at Parsonase.

The Ladies EenVoIent society met with Mrs. F. 4. Sharpe Thursday The meeting was well attended
 The stare board of agriculture held an interesting farmers nstitute with Wolf Den grange Tuesday evening The subject discussed Wss Successful Corn Growing in New Eng1aad.
 Charles K. Peal. who has been II for several months. is improving.
 Mrs G. O.> Reade has organized a singing class, which meets Thursday evenings ar the parsonage
 Mrs. A. ]. MeGorthy has closed her residence for the winter and gone to Willimantic
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
SOUTH KILLINGLY
Chewink, Last Bird of Spring, Already
 Here.

A. A. Tillinghast saw a chewink recently As this is one of the last birds to come in the spring some weatherman must have given him a tip which fooled him completely
 Rev. H. B. Goodsell made a busi- ness trip to Eastford the first of the week
 There was no school Wednesday,, Iincoln's birthday
 Percy B1iven is enjoying q two weeks vacation from his work at East Xiii lingly.
 bridge. Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
WARRENVILLE

Mir. and Mrs. s. L. Case called on Albert Mills and John Fftts of Hamp- ton Sunday.
 Mrs Hattie c. PIatt is in Mt. Hope caring for George Russ. who fB crit ic5slly ill with pneumonia.
 M. H. Brewer has moved his family back to this village.
 E. L. James and George O. Balch have filled their ice houses.
 Ashford grange. No. 90, gave a val entine social in Bakers hall on Fri. day evening
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
HAMPTON
Bad Fire Damages Home of MT. and
 Mrs. R. E. PearIe-EiI Burned.

Wm Weeks of Willimantic called on friends here Sunday.
 Carl Jewett of Storrs College spent the week end at the home of his par ents. Mr and Mrs. C. E. JeWett.N NJ E Booth who has been t1i Can ada for several weeks has returned Farmers are busy getting their ice crop.
 chimney fire at Elmer Houses' Monday, caught the roof in several places.
 A Serious Fire.
 very serious fire occurred about 10 P, NJ when the house owned by R. F, Pearle was partially destroyed The fire was discovered by MT. Wa
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
JACKSONVILLE

Mrs. James Perry of Putnam called on Mrs. Staley Wednesday,
 Miss Fanny Jennings is out of the mill this week on account of the ill., ness of her sister.
 Farmers are taking advantage of the cold spell and are getting in their ice.
 Mrs. Charles Webster who has been sick with. grip, is much better.
 Charles Kelly attended the funeral of his brothers wife in Webster Mon day.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
WEsTFORD

Gustav Nagy has sold his fine pair of Holstein oxen to Clifton Wright of West Ashford.
 Amidon 6, Armitage have bought the standing timber on the Sam Fuller place from M fs. S1lg4oslxi5 who is ad- ministratfiN of the estate of Mike Rnglost<i.
 Mrs. Ethel Harrington spent last week visiting al Herbert Squires'
 Charles Spooner who has been very fll is Improving slowly.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
RAWSoN

Wild geese were seen around here Tuesday fiyfng south
 D. T. Phillips was in Willimantic Monday.
 Mrs Martin Welsh was taken to st, Joseph's hospital Saturday.
 Mrs. J. J Fitzgerald was in Daniel son recently.
 Farmers in this vicinity are getting ice this week
 Joseph Diechie was d Thread City visitor Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
SOUTH WOODSTOCK
Grange Planning for Poultry Show.

John Braymond died at the home of Mrs. Wilson last Saturday.
 Senexet grange is to give a poultry show at the Agricultural hail. South Woodstock. There wilt be two out of town speakers.
 The farmers are making the most of this cold wave, harvesting their ice.
 Several attended the PomologicaI so- ciety at Hartford last week.
 A few attended the dance and whist at New Boston last Tuesday evening. A good time was reported.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
ASHFORD

For the past week the people of East ford have realized thaf il is winter. The mercury has registered in some places as low as 14 below zero and not going highef than 16 to 20 ahovc
 Will Warren has a force of men at
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15

work harvesting ice of good quality for himself and others.
 The children are enjoying the coast ing very much
 Mrs. Fred Bower and Mrs. Keith wis ited Mrs. Warren Keith on Monday at the private hospital in MiIlimantic
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
EAST COLCHESTER
Milk Inspector Pays Visit to Stable,

Farmers are taking advantage of the cold weather and securing supply of ice On local ponds it is about seven inches thick.
 Supervisor Young of the Colchester schools was visiting at the seventh, and tenth districts this week.
 4 milk inspector visited the local residents Thursday looking after cleanliness in stables and milk pro- ducts
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-15
Holland County
NORTH COVENTRY

Troop of Boy Scouts orsanized-To own
 Road Work Suspendsd-Naientine
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
AGAINST LOG ROLLING.

Whether it is for the best interests of the war department or not may be questioned but the opinion prevails that Secretary Garrison will name a successor to General Leonard Wood following the expiration of his term of appointment as chief of staff of the army. There are many who be- heve that the duties of the office can not be placed in more capable hands, or more efficient service secured, but if another is to be named, in accord ance with the rights of the secretary of war it must be agreed that his at titude on the manner in which such appointment should be made is the right one
 There have been many who have de- sired the removal of General Wood who was named to the office because of his qualifications, that the office could be filled by some friend, second ary consideration being given to merit, but their efforts failed. Secretary Gar rison nroposes to abolish the log roll ing methods which so often prevail in these cases. It is a task which is cas- fer to lay out than to accomplish, but the wisdom of it cannot be questioned When he sends forth warning that all for whom a. campaign is made will at ouee be eliminated he indHates the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
PROTECTION AT TAMPIco

The facts surrounding the action of Rear Admiral Fletcher at Tampico and the early reports of the declaration which he made differ widely. There was little to substantiate the dec1ara- ton that he had threatened to turn his guns upon the federals or the con- stitutionaiists if they did not cease fighting, but in his position that the non-conbatants, repr resentatfves of this and other countries, must not be fired upon he was not only justified but he was simply carrying out the ex- press purpose of the American war ships being in Mexican ports + WaS Q. precautionary measure prompted by the requirements of safety. but also by the existing knowledge of the fighting forces and their tendency to indis- crirninate destruction.
 Rear Admiral Fletcher could be re- lied upon for better judgment than at tempting any action which would in- volve this country ia relations with Mexico which would be directly against the policy of the government, unless 1t was warranted To warn the two armies that they must stop fighting was not called for there any more than elsewhere in the republic Such would have amounted to nothing more than intervention and placing an en- tirely new phase upon the situation The conditions at Tampico called for such action as was taken It was time ly and praiseworthy. It was a firm and necessary performance in line with his duty
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
CITIES ASSUMING RESPONSIBLE
 iTY

The workmen's compensation act it has been found has provisions which are of direct interest to muniei palities and throughout the state the necessity of city action relative to the accept ance of its provisions has become ap- parent The question before them is whether to carry insurance for those employees who would come under the provisions of the act, or to assume the risk themselves and take their chance with such defense as will exist to them In court Several cities have already taken action and upon the advice of their counsel have deter mined that they will continue as they have fin the past and demonstrate to the state authorities their ability to do SO. This position is taken upon the ground that the number of acci- dents is not so large but what the assumption of the risk can be expected to make the expense lighter than under a system of insurance for their en- ployes. This seems to be the general municipal inclination. What the out come will be must be determined by the manner in which it operates. Henceforth better statistics will doubt less be available for basing an opinion uPOA LlC CCOISAJAGdA OS1ISA4L OL O1G method over the other.
 The assum ption of the risk by the city, In view of the new law, is going to call for the exercise of the greatest amount of safety in the operation of all departments With this new real ization of the responsibility of the cities, and the provisions of the act, insistence upon the greatest care and precaution for the elimination of dan- ger must prevail, as if under insur- ance provisions.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
STEAMER BASKETS.

For the friend who is going abroad there is no nicer gift than the steamer basket of oriental delicacies. Flowers are nice, of course. but their glory fades so soon. Something which may serve each day of the voyage to re- mind the traveller of the folks at home makes a far more fitting gift. The steamer basket makes a pretty keepsake even after it has been robbed of its dainties. And then such won derful sweets as it contains. Filled dates, spiced nuts. glazed fruits, strips of candied lemon and orange peel, for eign confections known as Inarmalade de berries = these are but a few of the delicacies packed temptingly within the pretty basket. The oriental shops pack these and send them for you di- rectIy to the steamer. It can readily be seen how much pleasure would be got from such a distinctive gift.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-15
BOSTON 6 MAINE RATES.

When the public service commission of Massachusetts finds that t17NEe is need Of substantial advance in the rates of the Boston & Maine road and that they should come now, 1t is in ac- cordRnce with the facts and conditions which are known to exist on the sys- tenn. It is a noticeable fact that while the commission agrees that past man. agement is the cause for the need of increased income, it apparently does not believe that the sins of the past should be allowed to interfere with the operations in the future.
 That 1t is unfortunate that the road should be in it's present position will be generally agreed. The inability to make the cause of those conditions operate to the reestablishnent of the system is evident. The only other thing to be done under the circumstances seems to be to assist the road to get onto it's feet. Such a course is neces- sary IL is the step which will pre- vent it from getting into worse con- dition and surely there is no benefit to be derived from driving it to the wall.
 The commission wisely declares that there should be no unjust or unreason- able increase in transportation charges and that there must be some cer- tainty that the added income will be wisely used Their report is in ac- cord in the main with the analysis of the system as made by s. M Fell ton, president of the Chicago Great Western. Dealing with the future in stead of the past it is a sensible re- port surrounding the facts