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Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
STAFFORD
Grange To Observe Children's Night
 BaPtSt Anniversary ComTnemorated.

6aPIfSx AnnlVeTSary Aof1f1SnoFaIoG. Miss Margaret Glover is the guest of friends in Norwich.
 !, Matthew and Alice Keefe attended the funeral of their cousin Mary Mitch ell in Hartford Monday.
 Children's Night.
 The meetin gof the Stafford grange next Tuesday evening will be children s night.
 topic vii be American Independence.
 Miss Jessie Booth and daughter Mildred of Montpelier, Vt, and Phillip Booth of Providence, R. l., are visiting MT. and Mrs. l. P. Booth.
 Mrs. George Latham. who has been III with rheumatic fever Is improving. She is being cared for by her sister, Mrs. Laura Whiton of Springfield. Bap&ist Sunday School Anniversary.
 The seyenty-sixth anniversary of the Baptist Sunday school convention was held with the local church Wednesday. Opening with devotional service at 10.80 led by Rev. c. K. Flanders state evangelist, followed by words of well come by the pastor and response by the president of the convention. The morning theme for discussion was the ideal school" Rev. A. A. Muir of Mansfield spoke on the work. Rev. P. s, Collins discussed the worker: Rev. H, Douglass Pierce of South Wood stock spoke on Leaks In the Sible Soheol" An excellent dinner was served hy tts ladies Of the church and eongregation. The afternoon session began with praise service, led by Rev, Mir, Flanders, followed by the reading of letters from the Sunday schools by Secretary A. +. Williams of Wood- stock. br. A. B. Goats was as always a valuable speaker. The closing ad- dress was given by Rev. MT. Rowley of WiT1imantic. For the musical pro- gram of the day the choir did excel lent service.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
PLAINFIELD
Time Recalled When Town Had a Murder and Counterfeiting Sensa- tions,


 Section master Dennis Sullivan was
 Chas. H. Barber of Campbelrs Mills was a visitor here the first of the week
 Old Time Murderer and Counterfeiter
 Recalled.
 Nearly if not quite a hundred years ago, Bailey killed Pollard and then hanged himself in Brooklyn jail the night before he was to have been hanged for his crime. Bailey was a cruel unprinci pied man who was more than suspected of being a counterfeit CT but the mould in which the coin was made could not be found. He spent most of his tme at the home lived east %of the Spalding farm at Flat Rock, on Turner Greene's land now; the woods and fields as well as the house were searched for evidence needed but nothing could be found
 Some fifty years after Bafley's death and long after the old Tr1pp home had been torn down Albert c. Greene and George Barber were passing through the house lot when the dog drove Woodchuck into the wall and in help ing him get 1t they lifted a flat stone and in a nicely made cavity was the mould Mir. Green took the mould to his home in Plainf1eld village and 1t is not known what became of it after his death. Few would believe that gang of counterfeiters and murderers hid in that peaceful neighborhood long ago
 The appointment of John Arthur Teany, as postmaster at the Plainfield office gives general satisfaction. For twelve years he has ben the Adams express agent at the station here and has proved himself gentlemanly and Obliging to patrons as well as a thor- Eyh a S1Yr0 h0 post office will be we'll cared for under his management His brother Y Ed ward Leahy takes his place as express agent.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
WELLINGTON

Miss Alice Walker Pratt has re- turned from Greenwich where she has been very successful as a substitute teacher In the public schools,
 Mrs. and Miss Mathews are in West ford for 3 few days.
 Mrs. George V. Smith has returned from delightful visit in New Haven.
 Prof Stephens of Storrs lectured at the Grange Friday evening.
 F. w. Pratt's family horse Nan broke his leg in the pasture reeeptiy and had to be killed.
 MT. and Mrs. D. B. Gardner of Rock vile have been recent guests of Mrs. Emily B. Gardner
 Prof Joel Enc attended the con- mencement exercises at Brown Uni versity and his class reunion at which 10 were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
ONECO

Miss Della Partridge is enjoying the summer vacation at home.
 Mrs F. Bamish returned to Wash 1ngton, R. l., Wednesday after spend ing two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. C.. D. Whitford.
 Rev. and Mrs. ". E. Newton were in Greene Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. D. s. Kenyon attended the funeral of a friend in Providence We'd nesday.
 Mrs. Celia Lewis is visiting her daughter in Providence.
 Miss Mary Kavanaugh returned Fri day to Providence.
 Mrs. Frank Carpenter is visiting her son, J. Clifford Carpenter, in Ansonia~
 Mrs. Edwin Sweet called on Mrs. Hannah Dixon Thursday at Mrs. J. w. Fonley's.
 Fred Whitford, his wife and mother, and Mrs. Flossie Bamish were in Prov idence Wednesday.
 William Sweet was in Providence Wednesday in his automobile.
 John Partridge was in Providence Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
NORTH STERLING

Harold Baker of New Haven is wis iting at Harvey Vial1's.
 George Pierce and family took a trip to Providence Sunday in their new au- tomobile.
 Mrs. Mary Francis of Hope. R. L, is visiting her sister, Mrs J. D. Hilery.
 Aaron VfaI has returned from the Backus hospital much improved
 Mrs. F. o. Hummer and Miss Lu- cinda G. Knight visited at H. H. Cro- wells Sunday.
 The fine rain of last week was vel come to the farmers, as the crops needed rain.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Drew and Mir Mir. and Mrs. Fred Brooks of Provi- dence visited at G. F. Pierce's Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Harold D. Briggs of Ponfret spent Sunday at Allen w. Kenyon's.
 Miss Maria Hiscox IS visiting friends in Putnam.
 P. B. Sibley of Danie1son was in town Wednesday adjusting the fire claims on the Lavins place. The barn was recently destroyed by fire.
 Mrs. Henry Burden entertained the members of the Red White Sunday school at her home Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
HAMPTON
Arm Broken While Crankiag Autonro-
 biIe-MisceIIaneous Shower.

Arm Broken While Cranl<ing Autonro-
 biIe-MisceIIaneous Shower. A. D. Mills broke his arm one day last week while cranktng his automo- bile.
 Mrs. William Noteworthy and daugh- ter are occupying the Angie Lyon house during the summer.
 A. B. Pearl has recently been ap- pointed postmaster here.
 Mrs. William Jewett and Miss Mar garet are occupying their house here for the summer.
 Charles F. Brenn, Elmer and Howard Brenn visited at R. E. Pearie's Sum- day.
 Given Shower
 The Harmony club gave Mrs Jesse Burnham a miscellaneous shower last Tuesday afternoon
 Mrs Hill and two children are oc- cupying their bungalow here.
 Mrs. Grace Moran is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Herman Allen. MT. and Mrs. Charles Sweet and son have been visiting Mrs. Sweets father, Deacon Clapp.
 Charles Morgan has sold his place to D, P Weaver
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
BOLTON
Score a Tie In Thirteenth Inning of Game with isers-Noo Noodchopper Fires Shots at Lord House.

Prof and Mrs. Samuel M. Alvord and son Morgan of Hartford are in town for the summer vacation.
 The three Misses Patterson of Hart ford are at Theodore Perrys cottage for the summer.
 Miss Mabel Lanphere spent Sun day at the parsonage. the guest of Mrs. c. ". Burt.
 Miss Jennie B. Pomeroy Is visiting for a week with friends in Newburg1, N. Y.
 w. P. Blackwell left town Wednes- day after visit at Walter F. Howe's MT. Blackwell is a, resident of Denver Colorado. and has not been east for nearly twenty years
 A Tie in the Thirteenth.
 The Andover- Bolton nine played with the Tigers at AndoVer Saturday and at the close of the thirteenth in- ming the score stood 2-2.
 Louis Cavasnaro is spending 8 few days in New York.
 Rev Mfr. Burt has been at his farm near Crystal Lake the past week, sl1- crop.
 Mrs F. E. Ruggles entertained a company of ladies at her home Tues~ day afternoon.
 The Young Girls Sewing club met with the Misses Elizabeth and Ella
  sewing for a sale to be held by The Ladies' Aid society.
 Miss Rose F7ranceschina Is very i'll at her home on Brandy street.
 Miss Katherine Stetson of Andover is visiting at Representative c. N. Loomis'.
 Demented WoedchoPper Fires Gun.
 The evening of June 18th the family of Manley Lord were disturbed after retiring by q stone being thrown through a window, and shots being fired at the house. The family con- sisted that night of Mr. Lord, who is elderly, his daughter Mrs. William Pinney, and her young son. Arthur. MT. Lord teIephoned for help, Theo- dore Grant being the first to arrive. MT. Grant exchanged shots with the troubleInaker; no one was hurt. c. M Pinney arrived soon in his auto mobile, and no more was heard from the disturber of the peace, who proved to be David Stockworth a Maine woodchopper who has lost his reason during the warm weather. Sunday Stockworth was in the neigh borhood again with a gun, but escaped into the woods before being caught.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
BOLTON NOTCH

MT. and Mrs. DeWolf have as their guest MT. DeWolf's sister from Par ish, N. Y.
 Miss Sadie Howard of New York Is visiting her mother. Mrs. Minnie Howard.
 Waldo Rice Is on a business trip to Albany. N. r.
 MT. and Mrs. John Stevens of Hart ford spent Sunday with Mrs. Stevens mother. Mrs. Loren Maine.
 Miss Hattie Warner of South Man chester is passing a few days with her grandmother, Mrs. M. E. Howard.
 Miss Mabed Howard spent Sunday in South Marone6ter.
 E. c. Welden of Wi1linaantic. one of the state engineers. was in town Mon day.
 Albert Maine of Torrington who has been staying few weeks with his brother l.. s. Maine, has gone to South Coventry to be the guest of MT. and Mrs. George Robertson.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Ladies' Aid Society Gives Supper
 ChiIdren's Day Observed.

MT and Mrs. Chas. Perrin have re- turned from a weeks visit in Provi- dence
 Misses Mary and Winifred Potter are home for the summer vacation MT. H. F. Hubbard who has been seriously i'll is somewhat better
 A strawberry supper was given by the Ladies Aid society Thursday ev- ening with the Misses Bishop as host esses,
 Children's day was observed at the church Sunday. A most interesting program being given by the children under the direction of Miss Maude Milligan.
 Mrs A. A. Paine and daughter Olive, have been spending a week in Wor- cester, Spencer and Boston.
 Mir and Mrs. Clark of Hartford who have been at the home of N. D. Skin ner for some time have returned to their home.
 Miss Maud Healey is in Maine visit ing a friend.
 Reappointed Secretary.
 L. H. Healey has been reappointed secretary of the State Board of Agri- culture.
 Mrs George Morse. with Mrs. Hyde and daughter Margaret. are expected to open their summer home here this week,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
Brooklyn Outfitters he Store That Satisfies 266 27O Main Street Norwich

different advertisements which the audience was asked to guess.
 Mrs. Fanny Brewster of Hartford and her nurse. Miss Halloran. are at Mrs. o. c. Halls for the summer.
 Miss May Secor of Hackensack, N. J.. and Mrs. Caroline Cudney of Irvdngton On The Hudson are guests of Mrs. R. G. Secor.
 The Boy Scouts met as usual, Tues day evening. Plans for camping were further discussed.
 Going To Nerthfield.
 Miss Hattie D. Chase and Miss Carrie Secor leave Monday for North field, Mass, where they will attend the conferences during the summer.
 A meeting of the Rockville Chris tian Endeavor Union will be held here Wednesday evening.
 Mr. and Mrs. C. Irving Loomis are guests of MT. Loomis' parents, MT. and Mrs. s. N. Loomis.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
CLARK's CORNERS
Local Guest at Norwich Wedding School Cioses-Picnic for Pupils

Miss Lura J Brown of Springfield was a guest of 1her cousin, Willis E. Wade. last week.
 Mrs. Oliver attended the graduating exercises of the Connecticut Agrieul- tural college last Wednesday. Her son, Charles Oliver was one of the graduates.
 Mrs L. IT Jewett attended the grad uating exercises of her grandson Carl Jewett, at the Connecticut Agricultural school Wednesday and on Thursday evening the exercises of Windham High school where her granddaughter. Margaret Jewett, was graduated. Clarence Bill of Hartford spent a few days at the Naples recently.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank w. Martin and sons, also Mrs. T. H. Jewett, recently made a trip by automobile to Nor wich.
 Attended Norwich Wedding.
 Miss Viola F. Jewett was in Nor wich June 18th attending the mar rfage of her cousin Lillian Belle Aus tin and Charles Harold Wainwright.
 Mrs. David Rogers and son Clarence were at Modena Thursday.
 James Oliver has returned from the University of Pennsylvania where he is a student
 Week end guests at L. H. Jewett's were Miss Alice Bill of Hartford and the Misses Hatch of South Windham.
 Close of School.
 Wednesday of last week parents and friends gathered at the schoolhouse to hear the closing exercises. The room was effectively decorated with laurel and ferns. The programme included recitations, singing and class work Neither absent. tardy or dismissed to receive an honor certificate were, fourth grade, Mary Coltury and Ruth Scott. Thursday afternoon the teach CT. Miss Viola F. Jewett, took the pu- pils to her home, where they en- joyed a picnic under the trees. Cake, ice cream and candy were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
WESTFORD
Charles Mercy Gees to Jaii-Refuses to Pay Fine for Moving Boundary Line.

Line.
 Roy Barlow, who has been at his fathers several weeks, returned to his work in Highland park Monday.
 Master Curtis Crane is visiting his grandparents, MT and Mrs Frank Eastman in Windham.
 Gus Nagy was in New Yo-zz last week.
 Miss Lila Eastman is entertaining Miss Kitty Murry of Wallingford
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson of Southbridge were at Mrs. Thompson's S mothers. Mrs. Jennie Barlow, over Sunday.
 Mrs. Mary Mathews and daughter. Miss Lillian, are in town getting their things ready to take to their new house at Willington hill
 Refused to Pay Fine
 Charles Mercy was arrested Monday morning for moving the line between his land and land owned by MT. White of Ashford. He was tried before John Murphy. found guilty and fined $5 and costs and because he would not pay his fine was taken to Brooklyn jail by Constable H. c. Barlow.
 MT. and Mrs. H. A. Mason and Ar thur Wood and family of Mansfield visited with relatives here Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. Archa Walker and son StoweH spent Sunday in Putnam
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
YOUR HAIR |S TURNING GREY
 AND T MAKES YOU LOOK 0LD

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 Why lock old when you, are young? Get a Dotfle of Hays Hair Health at onSe, start using it and see what a dlnerence few applications make.
 Free: Sign this adv. and take ft to roHow1ng druggists and get 6ec. bot ue of Hays Hair Heafkh and a 25c. cake7 or Harfna Soap, for soc. or $1.eO oot1ie Of Hays Hair Health and two 1oc. cakes of Harfna Soap Free, for S1. Chas. Osgood Go. Utiny & Jones. & Lerou Corp, eEngter & Smith
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
WHSONyII-LE

Mrs N. F. Converse and Mrs. Green wood of Worcester were with rel.-- ti"es here Wednesday.
 Miss Alice Jack is spending her va cat.t in New Haven
 Miss Mary Wallis has returned te her. home in Worcester.
 Albert Cooke of Webster was as vis- ftol' here Wednesday,
 Nil. and Mrs. Everett Huntington of East Thompson were with their parents one day the past week.
 Miss Sadie Reynolds of Webster sEcnt Sunday with Mrs. Staly.
 Mrs. s. Adams faa been entertain : Ing her granddaughter from Worces ter the pas wees
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
SOUTH CANTERBURY

H. J. Larkham and John Stott of Plain Hill, Norwich. were in this N- cinity Tuesday. Charles H. Newton of New London s~as a guest of Levi N Clark Wednee- day night.
 A few friends of Miss Bertha M. Clark Of Canterbury Green gave her birthday surprise party Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Mir. and Mrs Barker and son are wis., iting Miss Gertrude Phillips for 8 few weeks.
 The members of Putnam lodge, No. 46, with members of Quinebaug lodge, 106, and members from Cornerstone lodge attended divine service at the Baptist church South Woodstock, last Sunday An excellent sermon was de- livered by Rev. H. Douglas Pierce.
 A good1y number attend the Ashford Baptist Sunday school capventon at Stafford last Wednesday.
 Chndrens day exercises will be held Sunday, July 13, at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
TO KEEP POPULAR KEEP
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A young man was surprised to have his application for a position turned down" He was better equipped for the position than the fellow who got it.
 He discovered that his grey hairs did it. He was "too old" looking.9 It's the same everywhere. There is no doubt but that grey hair does make a man or woman look old. There is no use waiting another minute-donT Tt lose your position or fail1in getting as better one because you are old look
 ls-use Hays Hair Health now.
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28

-
 Parsonage.
 Mrs Allan, Moody and friend from New York are spending a few days here
 Arthur Ednannd spent Sunday with his parents. 1E and Mrs. Edwin Ed mond.
 Miss Hannah Greenrnan has been the guest of friends in Norwich and New London the past week and at tended the Yale-Harvard bsA% race, Friday.
 Mrs Nella Bradford of Plainfeld was a caller at MT. and Mrs. Frank Linnells recently.
 Miss Clarissa Medbury has returned to her work in Piainfield after spend ing vacation with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Wm. Medbury.
 Elmer Bennett has new auto mobile.
 Close of School.
 Parents and friends, numbering more than a score attended the Last Day exercises fthe Westminster school Wednesday. June 1Sth from 10 to 12 g. m. The pupils and their teacher Miss Lulu Robbins received praise and congratulations for the excellent work accomplished during the year and for the prompt, accurate manner Tn winch the children recited All are glad to learn that Supervisor Dows has en- }gaged Miss Robbias to teach another year.
 The grass in the cemetery was moved recently.
 Mrs. Ida Shorter and family re- turned Tuesday to their summer home at North Society.
 Miss Nellie ColburD, one of the pup ills of Westminster school has received a certificate from Supervisor J, w. Dows which will admit her to a High school next fall.
 Rev. W. H. Raymond preached at both services Sunday. There were abut forty present at the service Sun day evening. MT. Raymond and his daughter will sing at the service Sun day morning.
 Jack Kemp was present at me meet ing Sunday evening and received a welcome from all. MT Kemp form erly conducted evening meetings in this place.
 The cornet which disappeared so mysteriously from the parsonage a short time ago while the house was left alone, was returned Wednesday and placed just inside the front door while the family were absent for few minutes.
 Miss Martha Bradford of Danielson attended church here Sunday morning.
 The school board is making repairs at the ScholhouSe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28

convention at Stafford Wednesday,, making the trip in automobiles.
 The Ladies' Aid society furnished a strawberry supper at the church last week Friday evening. AS the weather was not pleasant, the attendance was not large.
 Master Ezra Smith of Providence is at w. F. Wildes' for the summer.
 Some farmers here have already begun having.
 Mrs. E. P. Bellows of New York was a guest of the Gardiners the first of inc maaIx
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
RIPLEY HILL
pr. Johnson Picking Fifteen Bushels of Berries a Day-Pest of Deer.

A. E. Peterson and family have re- turned from visiting relatives in Brockton Mass.
 Strawberries By The Bushel.
 A number of young people are pick ing strawberries for Dr. Johnson at Mansfield Depot, fifteen bushels day being the yield.
 The missionary association meets with Mrs. Sarah White Wednesday,.
 Robert Sherman is showing some exquisite roses from his garden, Mary land, Margaret Dickson. and Drus- chki are particularly fine specimens. Miss Fannie White of Brooklyn. N. Y, is at her home for the summer vacation.
 Deer are making themselves very free with all garden vegetables Just now, added to the unfavorable sea- son and insect pests, farmers have little regard for them.
 The many friends of R. D.. carrier Carpenter are pleased to have him able to attend to his postal duties, after his recent serious illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
STERLING
Epworth League Visi$s Danielson
 Leaeue-Personal items.

Mrs H. D. Burdick ig i'll.
 Miss Mary Douglass was Norwich visitor over the weekend.
 Mrs. Fred Dennison of Westerly, R. l., was the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. W. Baker over the week
 Miss Edith ". Parsons of East Hartford has been the guest of Mrs. w W. Vaughn.
 Mrs. Irving Anderson who has been i'll with the grip is much better.
 Mrs. A. F. Wentworth and daughter Ruth of Hartford are the guests of MT and Mrs. I. F. Anderson
 The Sterling Epworth League visit ed Danielson League Monday even ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
STORRS
Tom Barron Comes from England Co See His Prize Winning Hens.

See His Prize Winning Hens.
 Miss Packard who has been steward at the dining hall for the past year, has ended her services here and has returned to Portland, Me.
 Miss Lottie Bayless of Port Jeffer- son, l.. L, is visiting at the Tho1ns:
 Mrs. Barton of East Hampton has been visiting Prof. G. H. Lamson.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fitts left We'd nesday for an auto trip to, o,-New Haven and New York.
 Thomas Barron of Catforth. England, who has the leading pen of hens in the egg laying contest was recent visitor at StorFs.
 Preparations are being made for the opening of the summer school July list.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28

Jewett was in charge and the floral decorations by Mrs Hyde's class of young ladies were exceptionally fine Leonard H. Porter, tax collector, was drawn for jury duty at Rockville this week.
 Fine New Road.
 The new state road so far as it is completed, is much enjoyed and is in itself the best argument for good roads.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
Holland County ANDOVER
Mrs. Guy Bartlett Made III by Motor Trp-Children's Day Concert at Congregational Church.

Mrs. Randall T.. Jones, is the guest of her sister in Chaplin.
 MT. and Mrs. Guy Bartlett with their guests. MT. and Mrs. Alonzo G. IIinkiey, of Buffalo. N. Y, motored to Providence Monday for the day. The trip proved to be too much for Mrs. Bartlett, for whom the doctor had to be called at , fl. m. Tuesday. She will be confined to her bed for almost two weeks
 Miss Edna r. Davenport, Miss Ne1- lie Watson of Ogden, Utah, and F. s, Orris. of Buffalo, N. r.. are guests of Mir and Mrs. M. Fl. Gatchell, at Orrts- ford farm.
 children's Day Concert.
 A very good Children's day concert was given In the Congregational church. last Sunday evening. Miss
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Invitation To Church For South
 Woodstock Ordination Missent.

Mrs. Jane Stedman and Mrs. Mary Durkee were chosen delegates to att tend the Sunday school convention held at the Baptist church at Stafford the sath.
 Invitation Miesent.
 Owing to a a1issent letter. tho in~ yitation to send pastor and delegates ta sit in council. at the ordination of Rev. Fl. D, Pierce at the South Weodst6ei4 Baptist church the 18th, did not reach this church until the 2and,
 Ths music furnished by Mir. and Mrs, ". D. Mcfarland and daughter Miss Fayetta. at the morning ser- vice Sunday was much appreciated by the eongregatior. proving a very helpful addition to the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-06-28
Windham County
WESTMINSTER

Closing Exercises at school-Missine Cornet Mysteriousiy Returned To Parsonage.