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Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
FUN ERAL,
Thomas w. Ladd.

Thomas ". Ladd, aged 20, years, died at the Day Kimball hospital in Putnam about 9.50 Saturday morning. He was the only son of MT. and Mrs. Everett Ladd. and had been i'll about two weeks with an intestinal trouble, for which an operation was perform ed at the hospital Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock His parents and sister stayed with him at the hospital after the operatioS was performed. as he was in a critical condition He leaves besides his parents one sister. He had a rich tenor voice and sang in the choir at the Congregational church. He was a popular young man and his death is keenly felt by young and old. The funeral was one of the largest and was Tuesday afternoon. at o'clock. Rev. George Benedict, for meFiy pastor of the local church, now at the Congregational church at River side,> R. L, off1ciated, assisted by Rev. Ernest Loomis, pastor of the Baptist church in Moosup. AS the funeral party entered the church Mrs. Ray nond Whitney and Miss Beatrice Seguin sang one of his favoTite hymns Tho Way of the Cross Leads Home" sang another favorite. Jesus. Savior, Pilot Me" The flowers were many and beautiful among them being a pillow Our Boy" from his parents: standing cross Brother from his sister, Miss Elsie Ladd; crescent Our Nephew" from Mir. and Mrs. Harlow Ladd; broken column, Our Shop mate, from the finishing room at the Plainf1eld Woolen mill; standing wreath, from orgaIlfst and choir; bas- ket of sweet peas. Our Chum" from Henry Loughran and Floyd Mitchell: standing wreath, The Central Fire Co. No l" from the hremen; bouquets from the Eucliea Club, Miss Jennie Reddy, Miss May Leathess, MT. and Mrs. Herbert Ladd, Charles Fletcher, Miss Odna Seguin, MT. and Mrs. Frank II. Tillinshast, Miss Helen Mathewson, Mark GreenIeaf, MT and Mrs John Fletcher. Mrs. George Loring, Fred erick Brewster. Eugene Brown and Mrs Albert Cruthers, Mr. and Mrs. (. E. Douglass, Mrs. 8. J. Barber, Miss Dawson, Miss Wallace. MI; and Mrs. Alvab Nassar Mr. and Mrs Herbert House; ladies of the c. A R.: Stewart Ellsworth, AIF and Mrs. George Street, Miss Ellen Mars den, Mir. and Mrs. William Thompson, Mir. and Mrs. Allan Moffit, Charles Fletcher. The bearers were Avery MetcaH Charles Mcfarland, William Shelley. Henry Loughran, Charles st Evergreen cemetery.
 Ar. and Mrs. Harlow Ladd. Miss Agnes Dawson. Leon Ladd, Reuben ladd, Mrs. s. J. Barber, Miss Doug lass and Miss Cruthers of Norwich Mark Greenlesf of New Bedford, Mass
 MT. and Mre. Herbert Ladd and son Herbert of Putnam, Miss Mary Brown If New London. Earl Collins of War Ten, R. l., Mrs. Jane Ladd and Mir.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
STERLING.
Organ Secured for Parsonase-Sur
 prise Visit to Pastor and Wife.

Miss Helen Pirie spent the week end with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Pirie.
 The members of the Epworth league spent a most delightful evening Fri day, March 13, at the home of Mir. and Mrs. B. D Parkhurst After a. short business session games were played and latcr refreshments were served
 Four young people were received into the M. F. church Sunday on pro- 9batlon.
 The Epworth league prayer meeting was held Thursday evening in the yes try of the M. F. church, Mrs. Paul Miller was leader.
 The Ladies Aid society met at the home of Mrs. A. H. Kenyon Wednes- day at 2 p. m.
 Surprise at Parsonage.
 An enjoyable evening was spent at the Sterling parsonage Tuesday, when about 35 met to surprise the pastor and his wife. The surprise was an or gan. a gift to be retained at the par sonage as property of the church. By ron Young made the presentation speech.
 Mrs Matthew Barr of Mooslsp was a visitor here Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
HEBRON
Thunder Storm While Snow FeIi-
 Many Attend Whist.

Vincent Henderson was in town over night March 18th.
 George NVyman was & caller in town over Sunday.
 William Porter of Hartford was call ing in town Sunday.
 Mrs. Louisa Porter has returned to her home in Hebron. after spending the winter with friends in Hartford.
 Miss Ethel II. Porter has returned to her home here. after a weeks stay with her sister in Coventry.
 Miss Bertha Porter has been in Gov entry for several weeks. She returned home Saturday.
 \ thunder shower passed over this place Wednesday morning. It was showing part of the time. the ground being well covered with snow.
 X whist at Miss Kellogg's Wednes- day evening was well attended, con Eidering the condition of streets and walks.
 A teachers meeting last Friday at the Center school was well attended.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
WHSONVULE
Mir. and Mrs. Frank Wilson Entertain
 on Birthday Anniversary,

Mrs. William Prince, Miss Hazel F,rink and Miss Doretha Shields spent the week in Southbridge, Mass.
 Mrs. Augusta Howard and Mrs. Fred Mills were Worcester visitors Tues day.
 Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Upham of Web ster were at MT. Upham's brothers on Sunday.
 Mrs. 4. R. Beville who has been staying with relatives in Webster and this place. will return to her home in Willimantic this week
 Mir and Mrs. Frank Wilson enter taiued a few friends Monday night, 1t being their birthday anniversary.
 Mrs. Charles Webster attended a missionary meeting held at Mrs. Ciar- ence Nash's in Webster Mrs. Howard and Mrs. Mills attended also.
 A number attended the Jubilee Sing ers' concert at Tourtelotte Memorial school Friday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Windham County
CENTRAL VILLAGE
John Sullivan Chosen to Represent Two Leagues at F. B. Convention Many Mourners at Funeral of Thomas w. Ladd.

MT. and Mrs. George w. Baker and daughter Miss Marjorie Baker, or Fot- nam. have been spending few days with Mrs. Bakers mother, Mrs George from a Worcester hospital, where he had a successful operation performed for appendicitis.
 Judson Gardner has returned from New York.
 Master Stanley Vaughn of Norwich has been visiting his grandfather, Will liam Simmons.
 The Eucliea met at their rooms on !, "Wednesday evening.
 Dr. James L. Gardner has been suf- fering with a badly injured hand, caused while cranking his automobile
 James Adams was visitor in Nor wich Monday.
 Mrs. Ernest Wilde and little daugh- ter, Elizabeth, of Wauregan, are spending several weeks at William Flyers.
 Narcisse Caplette has finished work in Putnam and has returned to his home.
 Mrs. Urgele Lafrance and daughter. Miss Stella Lafrance, spent Monday 4n Providence.
 Miss Mary Cutler was Nc"Wfch visitor. Monday.
 Rev. Linley Gordon of New Haven spent Sunday at Raymond L. Whit ney's.
 The Kings Daughters met at their rooms Monday afternoon. Supper was served by the East Side members.
 Mrs. William Thompson has return ed from four weeks stay in New London on account of the illness of her daughter.
 Mrs. George Hu1nes has returned from a weeks visit with relatives in Moosup.
 Mrs. Everett Iadd. Miss Elsie I.add and Mrs L. Howard Cross were in Norwich Monday.
 John Kelley spent Sunday at his home in Sterling
 Mrs. Irving Tourteiotte Of Hartford has been visiting her mother. Mrs. Joseph Lewis.
 Peter Denis has finished work in Attleborc Mass, and returned to his home.
 Mrs. Ruth Newell of Westchester has been srendinc several days at Charles H. Lewis She taught school here about 2s years ago.
 Delegates to State Convention. At the FraternaI Benefit league meet ing John Sullivan was chosen delegate to attend the state convention to be held in New Haven April 14. He will represent the JeWett City and Central Village leagues. Supreme President Ford of New Haven attended the meet ing.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Dean hays re- turned from 8 few weeks stay at Hen " Williams" in Canterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
SOUTH COVENTRY

Mr. and Mrs Edward k. Barrows were at Danielson Saturday.
 Minor Robbins left Monday for a few days Visit with his daughter Mrs George Metcaif. at New London.
 Abram Baldwin of Oberon N. D. and Dr. Helen Baldwin of New York were recent guests of their brother Henry Baldwin.
 Mrs. T, J. Barber attended the fuAeral Of ThoHias Ladd al Central Village Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
SOUTH WIfSDnAM
Change In Hour of Church Services
 Miss Turner In Washington

Miss Gertrude Turner is visiting friends in Washington, D. C.
 Mir. and Mrs. Maurice Raymond of Norwich spent Sunday at the home of Frank Clifford.
 Mrs. c L. Clinton who has been seriously. i'll is slowly improving.
 Miss Packer of Mystic has been the guest of MrH Walter BacLzus the past week
 Mrs. Palmer who has been i'll st the nome of her sister in Wll1inantic. has returned to Mrs. Stephen Crl1iid's,
 Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Mathersor were called to Pittsfie1d, Mass, by the illness of Mrs. Matherson's mother
 Services Earlier
 The hour for Sunday School and church services will be half-hour earlier on Sunday. Sunday school at o'clock and church service at 2 o'clock. MT. Moore of the American n Missionary Association will be the speaker st the afternoon service.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Fred Hardy returned from South Lancaster Monday.
 Several from here attended the auc- ton held Thursday at the home of the late Stephen R. Hopkins.
 Winfield Kenyon has returned from a trip to Providence. He was accom- panied by his daughter. Miss Florence, of Putnam.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
BEu ARE OF OISTMBNTs FOR CA TARRH THAT CONTAIN MERCURY

,= mercury will surely destroy the .snse zen ot smell and completely derangs through the mucous surfeces. Such ar ficles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physi- clans, Is the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibIy ' derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F.. J. Cheney & Go, Toledo O., contains no mercury. and IS taken internally. acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It Is ta ken internally and made in Toledo, monials free.
 Sold by druggists Price 75c per bottle.
 patton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

from spending several days with her son and family in Westerly, R. l.
 Elmer Hall and John Noble of Marl- bOro were in town Tuesday. Mrs. w. s. Ellis is spending a few : days in Hartford.
 Frank Jones had his arm injured in a drill at F.. w. BuelIs wood turning shop so that he will be under the care of a physician for several days. Mir. and Mrs. A. W. Ellis and Misses Edith. Ruth and Lena Ellis were in Manchester last week Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
Holland County
GILEAD
Frank Jones Painfully Iniured-Visi-
 tors Come and Go.

Henry Isleib of Manchester and John Rank of East Hampton were call lers in town Sunday.
 Mrs. A. w. Hutchinson and Mrs J. Banks Jones were in Hartford. Mon day.
 Mrs. Susan Bartlett and Miss Ser Una Martindale have returned to their home in Enfield. Mass. after spend ing a fsw weeks at D. H. Hodges
 Mrs. Laura Hills and Miss Elsie Jones attended a funeral in East Hartford. Sunday
 Mrs. A. k. Hutchinson of Princeton. Mass, will spend a few days in town next Week.
 Mir and Mrs. R. F.. Ftoote of Suffield aFe spending the spring vacation with their parents. AP. Reynolds of Sui field is at I5. E. Foote's
 Misses Elsie Jones and Ethel l.. Hills were in Willimantic Saturday. Mrs. Anna G. Way is spending 8 few days in New Britain with her son, Alfred G. Way. yt
 Sawn1iIl Moves.
 Curtis saWmill has been moved frem C. F. Burt's lot to c. A. Miner s Woed-let,
 AEs. !. G. ", HsFs.a has sst.gasd
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
RAWSON

Elmer Phillips killed a woedehuck March 11th.
 Mrs. Charles Gallup of Abingdon called on Mrs. E. Whftehouse recent ly.
 J, J. Fitzgerald was In Putnam Tues day
 Mrs. s. '. B. Cross of Putnam vis- tied st l. w. 1ammond's recently.
 Misses Sadie Fitzgerald and Marian Hammond were at Elliott one day last week
 Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald was Putnam visitor recently
 Thunder and lightning accompanied the snow storm of Wednesday mern- inS
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
k;okapeo Worn, Killer Expel. Worms

Nfckapoo Worm Ki1Ier ExpeIs WoFrne.
 The cause of your child's iils-ths foul, fetid, offensive breath-ahe start ing up with terror and grinding of teeth while asleep-the sallow com plexion-the dark circles under the eyes-are all Indications of worms. Kickapoo Worm Killer Is what your child needs; it expels the worms, the cause of the child's unhealthy eondi- tion. For the removal of seat, stonf- ach ana pin worms, Kickapoo Worm Killer gives sure relief. It's laxative effect adds tone to the general system. Supplied as 8 candy confection- -chil- dren like it. Safe and sure relief. Guaranteed. Buy a box today. Price 25c. All druggists GIT by mall.
 kickapoo Indian Med. Ce, Phila. OF St. Louis
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
SOUTH WoODo STOCK

SeHexet grange held neighbers' night last Wednesday. Woodstock and Put nam granges were present and fur RisRed the programme, after which a social hour was enjoyed.
 Raymond Sheldon was home from Brown for over Sunday.
 A number from this place attended the dance, at Abingdon last Tuesday evening.
 Many from this place attended the tas1sFs lasIitats as Putaaaa Yaasaas ss
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
EAST WELLINGTON

Miss Maine goes home this week for over Sunday.
 The Cushmans are to work on the state road
 Olin Wilson. with his team. is work ing on the state road
 The snow is fast disappearing The wind Thursday was blowing . good March gale.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

Bellows of South Canterbury, MT, and Mrs. Walter House of Scotland, MT. and Mrs. Herbert House Brooklyn. Mrs. Frank West and Miss Cora West, were among the out-of-town people who were here to attend the funeral
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
EAST WOODSTOCK
Death of Miss Ruth cox-sirthday
 Party for Annette May

Mrs. L. Fl LiRIeman went te Yer non last week to attend the funeral si a cousin, Ruth Cox. Is years of age, wiaao died of heart trouble She was a student at the Rockville High school. Mir. and Mrs. Everett E May spent the week end in Feznfret with Charles c. Aldrieh and family.
 Birthday Party.
 Miss Annette May celebrated her l6th birthday last Saturday. A party was given to ten of her schoolnates. Refreshments were served Her ceus- ias, Gladys and Mary May ef Ney
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
STORRS
E~cavating Through Rock For New Swimming Pool-Recent Lectures.

Professor Rice of Wesleyan Uni versiry spoke at vespers in Grove cot | taEe Sunday afternoon on 4 Return to Faith
 X social meeting of the hook club was held Tuesday evening at Grove l Cottage. Rev. Harris F. Starr of New Haven spoke on RudyareI KfpIinS
 lee cream and cake were served. Illustrated Lecture. Mir. Hayes of the Connecticut Sta tion at New Haven gave an illustrated lecture in the College hall. Wednesday evening on tobacco growing in Con- neeticut. Work has been resumed on the new cottages for which Mr. Hauschild is the contractor Excavation for the swimming pool
 in the new armory is nearly completed
 More than half of this work vas in
 Esek,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Boston, remained over night. Miss An nette May received several nice gifts.
 Carl Morse of Hartford is spending a week or two with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. M. B. Morse
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21

Great Britain owns the largest fes4 of submarines.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
WINDHAM
Birthday Party For Earl Potter-Mrs. H. S. Eaton To Remain In Florida Till Warm Weather.

Miss Mary D. Little and Mrs. I. NJ. T. Pegrum returned Wednesday from two weeks visit, the former in Hart
 ford and the latter in Hartford,
 Bridgeport and Waterbury. Miss Dorothy Brown of Hampton ! has been visiting Miss Elizabeth And i eTson.
 Rev and Mrs. NJ. R. Plumb are spending a week with Mrs. Plumb's parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Larra- bee.
 Birthday Party.
 NIT. and Mrs. John Potter save a party for their little son, Earl, Tues day his second birthday Mir. and Mrs. T. C. 1-athrop were re 1 cent guests of Rev. and Mrs. H. C.. Grimes of Braiutree. Mass. H. s. Eaton has returned from a hurried trip to Florida called there bE
 the illness of his wife. Mrs Eaton 1 is much better and will remain south until warmer weather. Mrs. ". A. Raymond returned Tuesday, from Allentown. Pa, where she attended the funeral of a brother. Miss Anna CfaaSsen returned Tues day from a visit in New York and Brooklyn.
 To Speak On A. M. A. Work. Rev. George Moore, a representa- tive of the A. M. A. will be at the i Congregationai church tomorrow and will speak of the work of that organi- zation in the south. MT. and Mrs. James G. Lathrop ar rived home Saturday from Lewiston, Me. for the spring vacation at Bates College.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-02-28
STATE OF MARYLAND
State Roads Commission
Notice to Contractors

SEALED PROPOSALS for building one
section of State Highway. As follows:
CECIL COUNTY: One section along the Ches-
apeake City road from Bohemia River
to Fredercktown about SAC miles in
length. Gravel. Concrete Maca-
dam.
will be received by the State Roads Commits
sion, at its offices. col Garrett Bldg. Balti.
more. Maryland, until " NJ. on the Bird day
of March, 1914. at which time and place
they will be publicly opened and read.
Bids must be made upon the blank form
contained in the book of specifications. Speci-
fcations and plans will be furnished by the
Commission upon application and cash pay
ment of 81, as hereafter no charges will be
permitted.
No bids will be received unless accompanied
by certified check for the sum of Five Hum
bred 500 Dollars, payable to the State
Roads Commission.
The successful bidder will be required to
give bond and comply with the Acts Of the
General Assembly of Maryland respecting
contracts.
The Commission reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids
BY ORDER of the State Roads Commission
this 18th day of February, 1914
WIN. l.. MARCY. Secretary.
fby 21-2t' o. f. WELLER, Chairman.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-02-28
Saturday, March 7, 1914
AT l O'CLOCK SHARP

His Entire Dairy, consisting OF the following
high grade. choice Mich Cows, twenty-one
head in all, and all grade Guernseys. Fourteen
of these home raised from TWO to six years
of age, coming right in the prime of life. Five
of these are hgh-grade Jersey and Guernsey
Guernsey. five fresh since Dece.noer list, sew
eral close springers. One Bull coming 2 years
old, I-S Guernsey.
My friends. as well as myself consider this
milk out of all their teats. | have taken great
pride and pains with these cows to improve
their milking qualities
They are without question the highest class
of milk producing strains in this vicinity the
matter of cost has never been factor to i'm
prove the herd and please my customers in
furnishing superior quality of milk.
II is owing to other business that | dispose
of this herd of cattle ! have not the time to
give them the personal supervision they should
have; therefore ! shall sell them for the high
dollar.
At the same time and place I will sell one
pair OF MULES, Is hands, sound, quiet in and
out OF stable, one of the greatest teams | ever
owned quick and handy, for a whip
around them; road seven miles an hour and
true pullers well known team.
One pair of fine thrifty weanling mules
mare and horse
| will also offer my Jack which has been
standing at my farm for the past three years.
black Jack mcaly nose, weighs 500 lbs. a sure
colt gciter of nice neat classy colts. | have six
at the farm if you wish to see them; he has an
excellent disposition.
Will be glad for anyone 20 inspect the above
stock at my farm, one mile east of Middletown
1t any time prior TO sale.
TERMS OF SALE-Eight months credit will
be given with approved endorser, interest add
ed from day OF sale.
J. c. ALSTON.
ID. 7. Hutchinson, auct. fly 2S-lt*
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1914-02-28
POSTPONED
PUBLIC SALE
or VALUABLE
Personal Properly
Tuesday. March ), 1914

On Cecil Manor Farm. 21a miles east of
Port Deposit. Md, and near Battle Swamp.
Intending to relinquish farming. will posi-
lively sell on The above date all my stock and
in PIGMENTS. as follows
HEAD HORSES AND / cOLT-No /.
roam horse. DAN. yrs. W.T.. 1900. sound, bro
ker and driver. broken to single line; No. g.,
sorrel horse. DICK. 8 yrs. W.T.. 1900 good wor-
ker and driver. broken to sinble line; No. 8,
bay horse. LIGHTNING. 10 yrs. good worker
and driver. he is dandy No. 4, bay mare, &c
yrs, sound, good general purpose mare, she
will do anything; No. 5. brown horse, 10 yr.,
single line leader. sound; No. 8. bay horse.
single line leader. will do anything sorrel
colt. months old, promises speed. raised
nearly all these horses and know their ages
don't have to guess at them. No farmer has
any better ones. They must be seen to be
appreciated.
II HEAD MILK cows, 4 HEIFERS-7 OF
them fresh by day of sale, bal ,nce close sprin-
gers, Holstein cows. Pigs-Fine brood SOW.
will farrow in March; shoats that will weigh
80 pounds each.
Wagons and Farming Implements-3 roa.l
WAGONS horse wagon. can be used with
HorSec dDredSts z tWO-nOrSe wagons,
carts to hitch front wheels to; 3-spring open
top dearborn. new; aspiring covered dearborn
nearly new; 8 top buggies, nearly new; 2 car
riage poles. jaeger wagon. buck board, 2
break carts, one nearly new, other good z
binders. in good order. one eft. cut, other 4,
Mccormick; 2 moving machines, Milwaukee
and Mccormick; cultivators, 2 Americ ms
Superior corn planter. grain drills. ore Far
mer's Favorite hoe. the other Buckeye disc,
IL hoe: roller, horse rake, plows, left hand
single cultivators, 2 Malta plows, spring.
tooth harrows. 14-ft. grass seeder, forks, dou-
bic and single-trees. Harness. sets lead,
good order; sets single, set single used 8
times, cost $780, set double driving all good
collars. brides, and many other articles not
mentioned.
Terms, Cash, but persons desiring credit can
have reasonable credit by giving bankable
note. discount added. Sale to commence at ~
NJ, sharp, rain shine. We have more she'd
ding to hold sale under than any farm in
the county, both for man and beast.
F. b. KELLEY.
Hindman, auct. febl4-s