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Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
ROAD SOCIETY
(Stonington.) installation at the Granee-Teachers
 Resume Their Duties.

'
 Miss Mary Starr Wheeler returned to Wellesley college Wednesday morn ing,
 { Mrs. Seth N. Williams returned to her home, in Westerly, Friday, after spending New Years day with Mrs. Fanny Williams.
 Cornelius Miner and his daughter, Miss Grace have gone to St Petes- bury. Fla, for the winter to visit rel atives.
 MT. Harris of New London has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Fred Barnes recently.
 Several from here went to the fel- 1owship meeting at North Stonington Thursday.
 Mrs. Eugene Palmer has returned from a weeks visit with her daughter in Providence.
 have returned to their schools in Ches- ter and Wi1limantic.
 The chicken pie supper held by the Grange at the church parlors netted about $15.
 Grange installation.
 The installation of the Grange off cers was held Tuesday evening Dep uty Inspector Irving Crouch of Gro ton was installing officer, and the as sistants were Mrs. Lena York and Miss Natalie Hazard. Refreshments of cake and ice craem were served, and later a social hour with songs was enjoyed.
 Miss Florence Hewitt returned from Norwich and began school Monday at Taugwonk.
 Mrs. Grace Judd from New Haven has returned as teacher of the Road school, and makes her home with MT and Mrs Allen w. Harvey
 Miss Jessie Holdredge of Mystic is teaching at the Wheeler school, and boarding at Txeauder Parks
 Burial in Jordan.
 Arthur Haynes died on Monday morning after a weeks illness, though having been in poor health ever since he came from Waterford, where he was buried Thursday in Jordan cemetery His mother has been with him ata his home here for several weeks.
 Mrs. Joseph Harvey is in critical condition, having been ill for a long time. S
 There was no service Sunday on ac- count of the rain.
 Mrs. Matt Hazard of Hinckley Hill has gone to visit her son and daugh- ter in New Jersey.
 Amos G. Hewitt was a business call CT in Norwich Monday
 Harry N Crandall of West Haven lighthouse leaves soon for a vacation in Maine, New Jersey and Massachu- sets.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
voLUNToWN
Monsees Bromley Weddins-St. Thom- as' Parish Has Highly Successful Year

Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week the Lorne Elwyn Stock com pany was the attraction at Union hall, rendering three good plays which were well received by the large audiences present.
 Monsees-BromIey.
 On Sunday John Monsees and Miss Louise Bromley were married at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. Charles Bromley, on Main street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev John Thompson, pastor of the Bethel and Voluntown M. E. churches, After the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Mon sees left for brief trip to New York and will return today Saturday.. when a reception will be rendered them.
 St. Thomas Parish Has Successful
 Year.
 Sunday last at the s.3O mass the Rev. Fr Morrissey read his annual report of the financial affairs of the parish for 1913 The report, which proves to be one of the best in the history of the parish, was. heard with pleasure by the parishioners, showing as it does the zeal and devotion of the pastor to the interests of his charge. The total receipts for the year were $1,932.92; expenses. including $500 paid on the church debt, s1,69713, leaving ball ance in treasury of $235.79. Fr. Nor rissey thanked :. his parishioners sim cerely for their loyal support during the past year.
 Court Liberty's Installation.
 Monday evening Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A., held their meeting in Un- ion hall and the following officers were installed by Deputy Grand Chief Ran ger Charles E. Maine. F. c. R. Ma eomber acting as herald: Chief ranger, Stephen B. Sweet; sub-chief ranger, Philip Boucher; recording secretary, T. w. Dupont; financial secretary, T. Mo Donald; treasurer, Olizim Boucher; senior woodward, J. J. Herbert; junior woodward, Joseph Ritchotte; senior beadle, Mason P. Lewis; junior beadle, Albert Dupont; trustee, Charles A. Tanner; lecturer, Louis H. Ritchotte- The new rituals were used for the first time and proved very interesting.
 Luther Tanner is doing jury duty at Norwich during the session of the superior court.
 Infants Death.
 On Tuesday night occurred the death of Cora, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Lockwood. The fu- neral took place Thursday morning; burial was in Robbins cemetery.
 Mrs Joseph Bebeau. who has been visiting relatives in Sterling, returned Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
SALEEss
Social Club Elects Officers-Ox Breaks Leg While Being Shod-InstaIIation of Grange.

The Salem Social club held it's an- nua1 meeting in Grange hall New Years night, when the following off, cers were elected: President. James Lane; vice president, Carl Rogers; secretary, William Maynard; treas urer, J. Frank Rogers; steward, Sher- wood Miner. Following the election, g chicken pie supper was served.
 Schools in town opened for the win- ter term Monday.
 Miss Ora M. Sterry returned to New London Saturday and to Fort Ferry Monday, where she has resumed her duties as teacher.
 Charles Henry Bailey of Gardner Lake was in town on Tuesday.
 William Darling was Colchester visitor Wednesday.
 Michael Early lost a valuable OK this week, the animal breaking its leg while being shod in. the shop of Rich ard Day.
 Grange Installation.
 The local grange met in their hal Tuesday evening and the following of ficers were installed: Worthy master Herbert E. Houston; overseer, Charles Malona; lecturer, Mrs. Grace Lati- mer; steward, Harold R. Darling; as- sistant steward, William R. Darling treasurer, Richard Tibbetts; secretary Ernest L. Latimer; gatekeeper, Davi6 Winchester; lady assistant steward Mrs. Helen Malona; Graces, Mrs. Rose Miner and Mrs. T. A. Day. The execu- tive committee consists of William R Darling, Ira Clifford and Harry Rath- bone; ladies' work committee, Mrs Rose Miner Mrs. Grace Latimer ana Mrs T. A. Day. After the work of the evening supper was served. c. B Browning of Colchester grange were in atfen0ance.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
BCZRAH
Church Meeting and Roll CaIl-Granee
 Installation Jan. Fist.

A church meeting and roll call was held at the parsonage Tuesday eve ming Prayer was offered by the pas tor, Rev. J. c. Young and the follow ing officers were elected: Trustee for three years, Miss Alice A Bishop; clerk, Mrs, Lucretia Lathrop; treas urer, E. J. Miner; collector, Miss A. A. Bishop. Rev. J. c. Young gave a vote of thanks to the officers for the efficient manner in which they had done the work during the year, also to George Smith and Orrfn Naples. who had done so much work around the parsonage to make it more com fortable for the household. After a little financial business came the roll call Twenty y-seven responded Let ters were read from Mrs. F. w Abell. Mrs. John Hough, Rev and Mrs A. H. Wilcox. Mrs. Frank Standish and Mrs Mary Bosworth. A number sent verse of Scripture which was read by friends. The meeting closed with the singing of Blest Be the Tie That Binds
 Mrs. Sherwood G. Avery has been i'll for several days.
 Delegates to State Grange.
 At the Grange meeting Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
LEDYARD
Prayer Meeting to Be Held at Lantern Hill School-Farm Sold - School Board Meets.

Rev. A. E. Falmouth of Brooklyn, Ct, visited at his former home here during the week.
 Emmons and Harold White. who have been spending the Christmas hol- idays with their parents, Rev. and Mrs. w. F. White, have returned to Yale.
 Lantern Hill Meeting.
 Rev. Frank S. Robbins, pastor of the Baptist church in Ledyard, will hold a prayer meeting in the Lantern Hill schoolhouse Tuesday veening, Jan. g.
 Mir Clough of Deep River, state in spector of schools. inspected the Gen. ter school Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Crouch and daughter visited friends near Center Groton Sunday.
 Nine from this town attended the third fellowship meeting at the Con gregational church in North Stoning- ton Thursday.
 William I. Allyn has erected new barn on the Spicer farm, near Led yard Center MT. Allyn purchased this place from Mrs. John Spicer of Nor wich.
 School Board Meets.
 The regular meeting of the town school committee was held at Led yard Center Tuesday afternoon. All the members were present. Secretary EtOIdrlGSe s, report was read ana ap- proved. Chairman Charles D. Geer presided. Joseph E. Holdridge of the building committee presented bills which were ordered paid. The largest bill was on the Young Cove school house, which has been recently open ed and which had been closed for about IT years. Billings T. Avery of the supply committee preeented bills which were ordered paid. Supervisor Evans and State Inspector Clough were pres ent.
 Sale of Brewster Farm.
 Frank w Brewster, treasurer of the New London County Fair association has sold his farm in Ledyard, near Poquetanuck, to MT. Casey of Pres ton, who formerly worked for Clarence Sholes. ~
 Moves Thompson of wfndham g brother of Charles Thompson of this town, has moved into the house for merly owned by Giles w. Bailey, now owned by Emerson Whipple.
 Calvin Hewitt, who has been con- fined to his house with grip, is report ed better.
 Miss Lillian Wilcox of Poquonoc has been the guest of Miss Ethel Hewitt A teachers meeting was held in the Ledyard Center school Friday after noon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
GALES FERRY,
-Epworth League Entertalns UncasvilIe
 Leasue-PaPer Read By Mrs. James Coote-Biack Brush Beino Cut,


 Under the auspices of the Epworth League an entertainment was given in the Methodist, vestry Tuesday evening last. The League had as guests m9m- bers of the Uncasville Epworth League to hear paper prepared by Mrs. James Coote of Moosup on a recent trans Atlantic trip. The following program was given, opening song, Onward Christian Soldiers pianist Florence Hurlbutt, piano duet Misses Satterlee and Hurlbutt; solo A Birth- day by Huntington Woodman, Miss Welcome to the UncasviIle League, Rev. MT. Harrison; Response, Rev. MT. A1drich of UncasVille Rev. MT. Harrison then introduced Miss Coote who made a trip to Ireland, the land of her birth, in the summer of 1912. Her description of the green country, the mountains and Killarney lakes and the cities she visited, among which were Queenstown, Cork. Limer- fck, Dublin, Belfast. Londonderry all were listened to with close attention and interest.
 A solo, On the Banks of Shannon Water Miss Grace Chapman with Mrs. LaFontaine accompanist concluded the programme. Refreshments and a social time followed
 Miss Sarah Latimer returned Tues day from a visit to friends in Palmer town.
 Gone To PittsfieId.
 The Misses .Mathewson entertained MT and Mrs. Herbert Crandall and MT. and Mrs. Frank Greene of New London in honor of their guests birth day on Friday last. The Misses Mathews0n left the village Wednes- day, to spend the remainder of the winter in Pittsfield, Mass, with tfeir brother, Randolph Mathewson who re- sides fhere
 Miss Ernestine Talbot. the young daughter of Mrs. John J. Lawless. who was operated on at New London hos pital last week, has been brought to her home and is doing well.
 Miss Marguerite Wulf and her brother Oliver of Norwich were call CTS at the home of Mrs. Delphine Fish on Friday last to visit the Misses ROg- CTS of Hartford, who have been recent guests of their aunt, Mrs. Fish
 Cutting Black Birch.
 Harold Peckham of the Long Cove district is cutting black birch at his place for Reynolds mill near Stod- dard's wharf and other men in that section of the town will furnish birch for this industry The past weather of the month of December has been most favorable for the cutting and carting of the brush.
 Reviewed the Year.
 There was a fair attendance in the NJ. E. church on the first Sunday in the new year. Rev. MT. Harrison spoke on the events of the past year and in an optimistic manner of the events to transpire in the new year. Miss Flor ence Hurlbutt was organist at the morning service. taking the place of the regular organist, Mrs. Eugene La Fontaine.
 MT. and Mrs. Minor MoXley of Long Cove were holiday guests of their son, Clarence Moxley, and family in Bridge port.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
LIBERTY HILL
Annual Meeting of Sunday School
 Teachers Attend Conference.

The winter term of school began Monday
 On Sunday the Sunday school held its annual business meeting. The fol- lowing officers were elected: Superln- tendent, Raymond Moffitt; assistant, Mrs. John James: secretary and treas urer. Mrs. Everett Payson; organist, Mrs Rsymor.d Moffitt; assistant, An nie M. Harvey; librarian, Mrs. J. Geo. Clark. ,,
 Mrs. Wallace Palmer has been i'll the last two weeks with tonsilitis.
 Miss EfoffiST and Miss Robinson at tended a teachers meeting at the Cen ter T'uesdzy Drawing was added to the new studies to be taught in; the district schools.
 4rr. and Mrs. Milo Dayoll of Hart for yqaye week end wis: .ors with Mrs. Davo!i's sisters, Misses Mary and Nan cy Fuller
 John Clark was in Norwich on bus mess Friday.
 Communion Sunday Discourse.
 Last Sunday Rev. E. O. Mead deliv- cred a very Interesting discourse on Transformation. His illustrations and quotations from the poets were very effective. The communion service fol- lowed. The wife of Prof H. N. Loomis for fnerIy of this place, is daughter Of the late Preston B. Sibley.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
Windham County WINDHAM
Missionary Society Meets-Mrs. E. w. Loomis Able To Return From Hospi- tai.

The Women's Missionary Society held the first meeting for 1914 with Mrs. H. C. Lathrop, Tuesday after noon with an attendance of 25. While the ladies served they listened to the last chapter of ''The New America" Robert Pegrum. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lathrop and Mrs. F. B. Guild
 Aid Societys Election.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Congregational church held its annual meeting Monday afternoon and the following officers were elected:- President Mrs. Ada Larrabee; vice presidents. Mrs. George Cook and Mrs Arthur Williams; secretary and treas urer. Miss Grace Bates.
 The roll-can of the Congregational church will be held next Tuesday eX- ening. Supper will be served at six o'clock followed by the business meet
 mp Gone To Florida.
 Miss Josephine Bingham left We'd nesday to spend the rest Of the winter with Mir and Mrs. Henry Hatch in Winter Haven, Fla.
 Alfred and Lester Eaton returned to their studies in Bellows Falls Academy Tuesday.
 Mrs. John M. Palmer has been visit ing her son. Policeman Irving Palmer of Hartford
 Mrs. NJ. R. Plumb entertained mum Der of callers on the first or her at home days. Monday.
 Able To Leave Hospital. Mrs. E. w. Loomis who has been in St Joseph's hospital, Willimantic, with broken hip, since October 18th, has so far recovered as to be able to be about on crutches and came over to the Inn Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
HAMPTON
Dance Given by Bachelor Maids-club
 Entertained.

Mrs. Witter who has been visiting Mrs. NJ. C. Phillips, has returned to Hartford
 Miss Amy Burnham has gone to St Josephs hospital. Willimantic, where she underwent an operation.
 The Bachelor Maids. gave a very enjoyable dance in Grange hall New Years eve
 Miss s. E. Burchhall. who has been visiting Miss Florence Bugbee of. Will lirnantic, has returned to her home here. ,
 Word has been received of the fl- ness of Mrs. Mary Pearl. resident of this place, who is visiting in Web ster, Mass
 Messrs. Orin and Merton Phillips who have been teaming in Elliotts have returned home.
 Mrs. A. B. Edwards entertained sew eraI members of the Larkin club last
 Among those from this place who attended Sheriff Sibley's funeral in Danielson, Wednesday were J. H. Fftts. Mrs. N. C. Cleveland. Mir. and Mrs. Fred Litchfield, w. H. Hammond, Mrs. G NJ. Thompson and Mir. and Mrs. 4 L. Mills.
 MT. and Mrs. c. H. Benziger.s who have been visiting at W. A. Pearle's have returned to Auburn, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10

supper the Rev. Maurice Raymond Plumb gave an illustrated lecture on Things of Interest in Our Own Coun- try. which was enjoyed by all.
 Charles Crandall Archibald Kyle and Mir. Stone returned Wednesday from Windsor Locks where they have been attending to repair job for the local machine shop.
 Mrs. Edna Hatch and Miss Susan Payne were visitors in Norwich Wed nesday.
 Roland Slate has returned from a business trip to Massachusetts.
 Branch Church Meeting.
 The business meeting of the Branch church was held Tuesday evening and the following officers elected: Clerk and treasurer, Charles E. Spencer; as sistant. w. P. Barstow; church com mittee, Charles E. Spencer. Guilford Smith and Fred Peckham; Sunday school superintendent, F. E. Peckham; assistant, Clyde Larkin
 Herbert Card has been in Provi- dence on business the past week
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
CLASGO
Thread Mill on. 55-H Hour Schedule
 Winter Term of School Opens.

The new 55-hour law went into effect in the thread mill Monday The hours are a. ID. to 12 m. and p. m. to 6 p. m Saturday the hours are to IF. MT. ana Mrs. Pechie and family nov ed to Piainfield last week.
 Because of Illness Miss Grace Thomp- son was unable to return to college the first of the week.
 Miss Sarah Cameron returned lsosne Tuesday, after spending several weeks with friends in Westerly.
 Schools in town commenced the win term Jan. 5.
 A. Ray Button is visiting friends in New York
 Rev. J. Thompson officfated at the wedding of John Monsee and Miss Louise Bromley last Sunday afternoon in Voluntown.
 Miss veda Se1way has returned from Pawtucket, R. l., where she has been the guest of her sister for several days.
 Has Scarlet Fever.
 Friends of Mrs. George Edmunds. of Pachaug were sorry to hear of her be- ing, i'll with scarlet fever.
 The Ladies' Aid society will meet with Mrs. Edgar Clark next Wednes- day.
 The storm Sunday prevented morn ing and evening services at the local church.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10

The treasurer's report showed all bills paid and an encouraging balance in the treasury. Ali officers were re- elected. Charles Budeit was elected to fill the unexpired term of Victor Camp bell "a trustee whe has moved to Gris- weld.
 Related Wild Geese.
 Saturday morning a large flock of wild geese was seen flying south.
 Miss Mary J. Buriick of Peck's Cor ner, Norwich, spent Wednesday with Mrs. C. A. Nell.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Palmer return ed to their home at Poquonnoc Bridge, "Wednesday, after two weeks visit with MT. and Mrs. J. B. Palmer.
 Mrs. Augustus Read, who was taken suddenly i'll last Friday, is gaining slowly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
LEONARD BRIDGE
Busy Bee Society Hears Address by Prof. w. F. Kirkpatrick, Poultry Expert.

The Busy Bee society held a social Friday evening at the Exeter church. Prof. w. F. Kirkpatrick, poultry ex- pert of Storrs college gave a very interesting lecture on poultry, the rais- ing of chickens and winter egg pro- duction. A supper was served and $6.30 was added to the treasury.
 Miss Nettie Williams and Master Walter Williams of Lebanon spent Friday night and Saturday with Mrs. Ida E. Cummings.
 Mr and Mrs. Chester J. Holmes spent Friday in Norwich.
 MT and Mrs. w Henry Kneeland of Columbia spent last Tuesday at Ed win P Kneeland's.
 Miss Nellie Clifford, timekeeper at No. mill. WilIimantic, is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. John Clifford
 Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland spent Tuesday in Norwich.
 Working for Sale.
 The Busy Bee society met with Mrs. c. J. Holmes last Wednesday after noon and worked on aprons for a sale. Refreshments were served. Those present were Mrs. E. O. Mead. Mrs. M. NJ. Hagen, Mrs. F. O. Brown. Mrs. L. A. Manwaring, Mrs. L. Schroeder and Miss Lavinia P. Kneeland
 Miss Hattie J. Williams is ill
 Miss Mary Mills of Norwich is visit ing her brother. George A. Mills.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
SOUTH LYME
Meeting of The Kings Daughters
 Personal Mention.

F. w. Shearer, supervisor of schools, was here Wednesday.
 Mrs. Lucy w. Chapman is seriously ill at her home.
 The Kings Daughters met with Mrs. Thomas Littlefield Thursday after noon.
 Seth Chadwick is visiting friends in Boston.
 Mir. and Mrs. Seymour Chanplin are visiting friends in Clinton and New Haven for two weeks.
 Mrs. Harry Hersey and children are recovering from an attack of grip. Merritt Comstock and sister. Edna. returned to New Haven Monday even ing, after a short visit with their grandparents, MT. and Mrs. F. c Payne.
 J. Hart has returned to his home here, after visiting friends in Middle borough.
 Vacation Ends.
 Schools began Monday after a vaca- tion of ten days. - -.,.r.s. Mrs. John Roath has been making 8 visit in Ivoryton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
PENDLETON HILL
Accident To c. E. Maine, Jr-Every-
 body at Church Tomorrow.


 Mrs. Amos Palmer returned to her nome last week from Westerly, where she had been staying with her daugh- ter, Mrs Thomas Ahern, since her dangerous illness few weeks ago. c. E. Maine Jr., on Monday cut his thumb nearly the entire length while splitting wood.
 The Ladies Sewing Society met at the parsonage, Thursday.
 B. G. Palmer has so far recovered as to be in Westerly this week
 Clark A. Coon is teaching the winter term of school at Stone Hill, town of Griswold.
 Everybody at Church.
 A special effort is being made in this parish to comply with the universal nov ovement for Everybody at Church. Sunday, January 11th. Rev E. P. Mathewson of Ashaway is expected to preach.
 Malcom Thompson is driving a fine new pair of horses at his work in the woods at R. B. Wheelers saw mill. Thomas Wheeler was in Avondale, Wednesday.
 Mr and Mrs. Thomas Ahern and children of Westerly spent New Years with Mir. and Mrs Amos Palmer. The death of Irving Babcock of Westerly, last week brought sadness to friends in this place, where he resided at the old Babcock homestead for the greater part of his life.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10

The annual business meeting and roll call of the Congregational church was held Jan. l. The business meet ing was at II o'clock. The report of clerk of the church, A. M. Grant, and accepted. F. w. Martin, chairman of the prudential committee and A. NJ. Grant, the treasurer gave their reports which were accepted. Officers elected were: Clerk and treasurer, A. M Grant, member of prudential commit tee for three years; w B. Gallup, au- ditor, Frank c. Lummis. After the business meeting a fine dinner was thoroughly enjoyed
 At 2 o'clock the roll call service was held when seventy-seven respond ed in person or by letter. Interesting reports were given by the Sunday school. Ladies' Aid. Ladies' auxiliary and the Christian Endeavor society. During the past year three were added to the church. removals five. and deaths two. The present membership of the church is 1O4 The church fund amounts to s9,313.10. The church starts the new year with all bills paid and money in the treasury. The benevo- fences of the church the past year amounted to one hundred dollars.
 Leave for Washington.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter E. Clark who have spent several months with Mrs. Emily J. Ross, have gone to Wash ington, D. c.
 Palmer S. Richards attended the funeral of Preston B. Sibley at Dan ielson Wednesday
 Elected Officers.
 The Ladies' Aid society met Wed nesdav afternoon at Mrs J.. Wilbur I,anphears The following officers were elected for the year: President, Mrs. J. Wilbur Lanphear: secretary, Mrs Burton NJ. Welch; treasurer Mrs. Frank C. LummiS.f
Norwich bulletin., 1914-01-10
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Miss Harriet Slingsby is entertain ing her cousin, Bert Sloane, of Cam ada
 Oliver Hiscox and family attended the funeral of Sheriff Preston B., Sibley at Danielson Wednesday.
 Ferdinand M. Kenyon has returned to the valley.
 Mrs. Walter Arey of Putnam is in town at Mrs. Elmer Goss'. packing her furniture preparatory to moving.
 Alice Alderman has returned from Worcester.