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Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
CHESTERFIELD
Trees Being Bought for George M Landers Ocean Beach Estate.

Mir. Newton and Miss Mary Lee were callers in this place on October 18th.
 Mrs. Charles Powers and children were callers in F1tchvilie Sunday. c. G. Avery of New London was here the first of the week.
 Mrs. Jeanette Phillips has returned home after visiting Mrs. Charles Powers
 Miss Julia Sullivan spent the week. end at her home in New London
 Misses Ida Leviloff ana Bessie Miller left here Saturday for New York where they are to spend the winter
 Matt Tinker had an auction at Gales Berry Monday.
 Isaac Kaplan has finished digging and stonfng a well for MT. Trastnan.
 William Tooker and a friend from Lyme were callers on MT. and Mrs Matt Tinker recently.
 Trees for Landers' Place.
 New York parties are buying trees from Mrs. Ellen Powers and are trans planting them on the George M. Land CTS estate, in New London.
 Edward Walden has finished moving from Lake Konomoc to this vicinity
 Milton Clark of North Chesterfield is visiting his family in New York.
 Miss Florence Powers called on Mrs Calvin L. Moore Sunday.
 Supervisor Carlon E. Wheeler was ir this vicinity visiting schools Wednes- day.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
Political Advertising
Political Advertising

problem of vital significance confronts you at this time, irrespective of political afiaton. On Nov you will be called upon make choice of representative to the national house. Under normal conditions the election of any individual candidate for this high office would almost wholly upon the strength of his party It would be practically entirely matter of Democratic Republican Progressive victory.
 But conditions that absolutely abnormal face the voters of this district today. They unusual that in
 large of Connecticut party lines already beginning be ignored. That they will be completely wiped before election day. there and elsewhere rapidly becoming the consensus of public opinion
 Eliminating the Progressive candidate who, however, from all report is likely to receive highly complimentary voe the Democratic and Republican will reduce it. self into race between man and man. #sss
 Richard P Freeman of New London, lawyer past mid de e has been nominated by the Republicans. Mr. Free born in that city and has passed most of his years there The only elective office he has held that of seectman for period of year. to which position he chosen by the Democrats while member of that party which he aferad deserted He has any way represented the city beyond its boundaries Although approaching half century of fe he is completely lacking in legislative experience .@N sss
 The Democrats have renominated Congressman Bryan Mahan Congressman Mahan member of the committee
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
HAMPTON

Mrs. E. B. Phillips picked some blue and white violets last Sunday.
 Mrs. Ida Davis of Collinsville spent the weekend with her cousin, Mrs Austin E. Pearl.
 Miss Ruth Burnham entertained sev- eral young friends last Thursday aft ernoon, on her eighth birthday
 Charles Burnham recently purchased a new pair of hourses.
 Miss Charles of Boston began her series of dancing lessons, Saturday evening with a class of twenty.
 pr. Marsh is having repairs made on his house.
 MT. and Mrs. A. L. Mills, Mrs. D. T Phillips and daughter Isabelle motored to Providence Tuesday. r
 J. F. Street is having the roof of his house covered with slate.
 F. A. Phillips has recently purchased a new driving horse.
 Mrs. John Fitts has returned home after visiting in Abingdon.
 Next week is the week Of the field trials in Hampton.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
EAST WOODSTOCK
Chandler Family Moves to Norwich Officers Elected by Local Branch of Hospital.


 E. L. Upham of West Newton is in town for ten days of hunting, as GUS tomary for him several years past.
 Mrs. Jane Warren is visiting friends in Danielson.
 Move to Norwich.
 Hermon Chandler and family moved to Norwich Tuesday, he having been for some time in a hardware store there
 Mrs. T. A. Turner and Mrs. M B. Morse spent Thursday in Worcester.
 Officers of Hospital Branch.
 The annual meeting, of the Wood stock branch of the Day Kimban hos pital was held last week Thursday with Miss Nellie Chandler and Mrs. Marcus Wood at the Eill with 43 in attendance. The election of officers resulted as follows:. President, Mrs. T. A. Turner; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Everett E. May; sewing director, Miss Julia May; chairman of Thanks giving committee, Mrs. Ernest Hib- bard; solicitors for canned fruit and the town were all reelected. During the social hour sandwiches, cake and coffee were served Several ladies from Putnam were present.
 Addressed Franchise League.
 The monthly meeting of the Equal Franchise league was held at the home of Mrs. E. R. Rollins Wednesday aft ernoon. the president, Mrs. J. c. Shep- pard, presiding. Delegates were ap- pointed to attend the convention in Hartford Thursday and Friday. Mrs. Rienzi Robinson of Danielson was the speaker of the afternoon. Her topic was What the women in the Suffra ge states are doing to make life in the home better and safter.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
SOUTH LYME:
Easowe'en Party Given at St. Mtchael's
 Chapel.

A Halloween entertainment was given at the St. Michasrs chapel Fri day evening, October 23rd.i The school children gave 0 play superintended by their teacher, Miss Wienraub.
 MT. and Mrs. James F. Smith of New London were recent guests of Mrs Smiths parents, Mir. and Mrs. W. E. Slate.
 Etr. and Mrs. Howard Stickrey of Ivcryton, were over Sunday guests oi relatives here.
 Mrs. John W. Roath has gone tc Ivcryton for a visit.
 Spent Summer on Boat.
 J. Hart has returned to his home here after spending the summer on his boat visiting various points along the shore.
 Merrill Comstock of New Haver was a recent guest of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. c. Payne.
 Mrs. Charles Pendleton and Mrs Jessie Champlin were recent guests of friends in Flanders.
 Work on the recently purchased property Of Angelo F'elosi is near con-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
BROOKLYN

Mrs. Frank F.. Hoxie and daughter, Susie, are visiting relatives in Plain field. and after a. short time expect to return to their home in Milton, Mass.
 Mrs. George F. Genuns received a. message on Thursday to come e. to Westf1eld after her niece, Betty Mum roe, and Friday took the 9.47 express at Pomfret for Hartford. Upon reach-. ing Westfield she found her niece sick in bed with grip; and returned home. without her.. se Mir and Mrs. George L. Sweet -have had as guests Mir. and Mrs. Frank Lamb of Pawtucket. .,,.-1;ss.
 JssS. Bard, has sold to FfofszRufus Shelton the house h6S has rented for several years, with fl1e house. lot
 Mortimerr H. Miller has closed his house here and with. his wife and daughter has returned te Hartford for the winter. <. -7.
 MT: ana. , .airsi ssmue,, 5. ], }, ,eoops5. have in New London and Clinton
 A union prayer meeting was held Sunday evening in the Congregational chapel between this church and the Baptist and these are planned to be held at least fortnightly during, the winter, alternating between the two $ The Womens, club held a meeting Monday afternoon at the Baptist par sonage. Mrs. Hugh Mason took charge as Mrs. Genung was away to the state convention in Hartford. The topic for the year is A Review of the Past Cen tuEy., Miss Laura C. Sheldon read a paper on. Labor Organizations, and Mrs. Mason paper prepared by Mrs. Genung on The Age of Chaucer and Early Eli5abethan Acts.
 E Rev. C.. F. Genung, D. D.. Mrs. Gen. une and MT. and Mrs. T. D: Pond at- tended. the Baptist state convention as delegates from the local church.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
Windham County
EAST KILLINCLY
Recent Mariasss-Reeent Walters in
 Local Homes.

Recent Mariases-Reeent Walters in
 Local Homes.
 Mr. and Mrs Charles Moran enter tained relatives and friends from Providence Sunday.
 Merrill Bennett of Dayville called on friends here Tuesday evening.
 Mrs. Roxey Bartlett moved back to her farm on the North Ridge Tues day.
 Postmaster Herbert Mclaughlin is to occupy Mrs. Bartlett's house on the btr. and Mrs. Joseph Blanding of Danielson visited Mrs. Alice Greenslitt Sunday.
 Lane-Mason.
 William 4. Lane and Miss Blanche Mason were married in Danielson on Thursday Oct. Is, by Rev. Clarence H. Barber.
 John W. Wade and Miss Myrtle Cross were married in Danielson Sun day Oct. IS, by Rev. W. D. Swaf1eid. J. Albert Brooks was in Hartford several days this week.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Chandler are to move into the house with William Yare. Mr. Chandler has entered the employ of the International Cotton company.
 Robert Smith is to move to the N M: Reynolds house.
 MT. and Mrs. John W. Wade were n Worcester Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Cross and daughter, Bertha; were in Worcester Tuesday.
 Miss Nellie Kies of Providence vis- ited here Friday
 Mrs. Mary Burton of Harrington, R. l., is visiting friends here.
 Mrs. Ellen Corey, who has been vis- itlng her niece Mrs. c. E. Hill, has re- turned home Fred Soule Of Providence spent the week end with relatives here.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
DAYVnLE
Harrington Family to Move to Elnnviils -Men's Club Hears Rev. M-. Wright.

The Ladies. Aid societysmet Tues day at the home of Mrs. c. A. Russell. The. ladies are busfly preparing for a Christmas sale.
 Neiehbors and friends will miss Mir. and Mrs. Henry Harrington and their daughter, Mrs. N. D. Arnold, who are to move to their new home at Elmvillo, having bought of Mrs. Lemuel Cogswell her residence.
 William Brown and family of Jew cit City entertained N. P. Kelley for the weekend. The Misses Kelley vis- ited at East Orange, N- J.
 Illustrated Talk
 Rev. MT. Wright gave an interesting talk at the Mems club Monday eve- ming.
 Mrs. Charles P. Fish returned Thurs day to her home in Mystic.
 Word was received here of the death of Henry Hanks of Jersey City. His wife had many relatives here.
 The Barraca club met with the Rev. Mir Wright Wednesday evening at the parsonage.
 William F. Bidwell was in Norwich Sunday,
 Mrs. William Reddy is seriously Ill at her home on Main street.
 Mrs. Tilu of Attawaugan spent the week end with Miss Florence Mellish. A., T. Hope and George Michie were in New York Friday and Saturday.
 Willard Bennett of Providence, R. l., was in town for the week end.
 Napoleon Gringrass married Monday morning Miss Lena Henauh of Daniel
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

T MT. and, Mrs c. W. Bowen have re-. turned to their winter home in. New York.
 Mir and Mrs. John Wood of New York Is spending few days with Mir. and Mrs. A. R. Scranton.
 Prof. Daniels of Storrs; college spoke at Senexet grange last Wednesday.
 HI. E. Wells, has been spending few days in Providence.
 !Quinebaug Pomona will meet with Senexet grange at South Woodstoek, Oct 31. The fifth degree will be con ferred in. the morning. The lecturers s program will be In the afternoon. The grange will be open in the fourth de- gree in the afternoon.
 The Willing Workers band held a social last Friday in the vestry. A good time was reported.
 Ermund Bran has returned to New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
Political Advertising
Political Advertising
To Voters of the Second Congressional District

appropriations honor rarely bestowed newcomer congress His record in the national house won of his constituents and of his political opponents we'll. -:---- ,----
 He has his native city for eight years and now entering his ninth He has been a member of the General Assembly and the state senate He has been post
 master member board of education and of the sewer commission He secured million dollar appropria o for the construction of the great state steamship terminal He has built streets sidewalks, parks and other wise beautGed New London.
 The New London Day recently said of him:
 "And so today when have dedicated city hall, seems appropriate for all of citizens of reuvenaed city, regardless of political aaton, to give expression of appreciation who alone and virtually unaided wrought the transformation The facts undeniabe, controvertble. -3---.
 sTo Bryan F. Maha due the renaissance of New Lon don and for his leadership will he be remembered the of prosperity which are to come"
 Congressman Mahan is known throughout the district His record has gone before him. He held high esteem by host of close friends in all political parties. His honor integrity and marvellous ability unquestioned
 Is it necessary to say more? Is not the foregoing brief statement of fact sufficient proof of the prior assertion that the forthcoming election for congress in this district will be one in which party lines will not dominate?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
SOUTH KILLINGLY
Hopkins 5Iaekman Wedding at War
 ren Of Local Interest. .s:-s Y


 Mrs. Carder whaley of Wakefield, R. L, and Miss Adoie Holland of Putnam were visitors at A. E. Halls Frfday.s- Alexander Burdick has boughts the place formerly owned by Eugene Ship pee. " sts -.s.-- Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hall spent Sun day with relatives in Putnam. 4 Mrs. P. H. Coffey, Miss Beatrice CofGs fey, Mrs e. R. Barlow and Miss Neva Barlow motored to Wiliinnantic TuesA day. ;'t s. s.t tSs1 Earl Phillips spent wednesdayssin Windham. .N-.7- Mir. and Mrs. Felix Leieur were in Putnam to attend the Kennedy auc- ton. <. -->sffz Miss Sva Spaulding of Coventry epent the week. end with her parents. F' !. ~ Musical Program. ,s t;- |. The program for, the lecturers AoHre at Higtland grange this (Saturday3. evening Is to be musical. The meeting is public. ,s.s--, '. r, s:s The Willing Workers will meet with Mrs. G. R. Barlow Wednesday afser- noon. .4.[st, E...sc~s. ,s;Szs
 Hopktps-saskman. .;' The marriags of Miss HarTiett Bfack- man. formerly Of tf1is. place. and Myr0n- P. Hopkins took place fn the Conzrexaz, tional church at Warren, Conn, FridAy,' Oct 1s. at f3o p. nf i- I -. = .ssss.,; ess.,;
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
WINDHAM
Talk by Mrs. E. H. FuIIer-Reeen, Harvest Supper Will Net About S25.

The Women's Missionary society will meet with Mrs M. R. Plumb at the parsonage Tuesday.
 Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Hatch and Miss Josephine Bingham leave Tuesday for Winter Haven, Fla. :.!.:..,-
 Mrs. l.. H. Fuller of Scotland gave an interesting talk on temperance, at the c. E. meeting Sunday evening. About fifty were present.
 T. Miss Anria Classen., has gone to Brooklyn, N. Y.. for several. weeks. Mrs. Claassen is at the Inn.
 Dr. and Mrs. F. E.. Guild and MT. and Mrs. -H.-sC. Iathrop motored to Wor- cester Tuesday to- visit H. $. Eaton, who is in a sanatorium- there
 Mrs. Bertha Warrington of Spring. field is at Homer Weeds. - Mir. and Mrs. Alonzo Warren have moved from Brick Top to Perkins Corner. on the South Coventry trolley line. s+,
 Miss Grace Bates spent Sunday with friends in South Coventry.
 Hiss Emily Lyman and Miss Ellen
 Hawkins left Tuesday to visit Mrs. Harold smelling in Jersey City,
 Several Windham young people at tended the Junior rally of the East
 eGn Connecticut branch. of Foreign Missions in Norwich Saturday.
 Miss Kate Tbbitts of Norwich has been at the Inn for a week. :, motorsd from Washinstou.ts
 Mrs. Arthur Potter, accompanied her aunt, Mrs. aPlunley. to .Washinston and remained over Sunday. < ,ia fyEs Es Mr. and Mrs. John Potter and Fred Potter went down by auto Sunday and all returned home together. ss:a Harvest Supper. The Harvest supper given by the ladies of the Congregational church | under the direction of Mrs. Ida Lara bee Tuesday evening, Oct Is was a success. Although the night was rainy,
 about 100 persons enjoyed an old. fashioned dinner of corned beef, cabz bage, beets, carrots, squash, turnips, potatoes, pickles, two kinds of dough-
 nuts, mince pie, Indian pudding, cheese and white and brown bread and cof- fee. The chapel was decorated with bit | ter sweet clematis and orange colored crepe paper, 'old-fashioned lamps and 1 bouquets or red alder and white snow berries were on the tables After the supper musical program was render- ed, which included mandolin duets by Paul Merriam and vantine Afi- derson and recitations by quartet composed of Alfred Ahbe. Albert Brown, Paul Merriam and Rev. ". R Plumb. Miss Elizabeth Anderson ac companied. The proceeds amounted stc | about S25. ~.rt. y-,zc'
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
NORTH LYME
Funeral of Miss Elizabeth Fosdiek
 Who Died at the Age of ee.

Who Died at the Age of ee.
 M J. Stark attended the meetings of the Baptist state convention in Hart ford Tuesday.
 Miss Lila Babcock of Middletown was home over Sunday.
 Dies of es.
 Miss Elizabeth Fosdick, a. lifelong resident of this town, died Sunday afternoon, at J. W. Starl's at the age of 98. A few weeks ago she fell and broke her leg and death was caused by complication incident to age. She was a very useful woman when in the prime of life having kept house for several families. She was a tailoress by trade, and did quite a business in that line. Miss F'osdick had been un- able to care for herself for number of years because of falling mind and had been at Mrs. Starlx's for over two years. She had been a member of the North Lyme church for years,= and was a consistent and helpful member as long as she was able to attend. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial was in the cemetery on the East Road
 Personals.
 Miss Dorothy Sisson visited at M. J. Stark's several days the first of the week.
 MT. and Mrs. William Sharp Of Little River visited their granddaughter, Mrs. H. 4. Gates, Tuesday.
 Mrs. Charlotte Beebe of Had1yme is caring for Mrs. Sissen.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
NORTH WOODSTOCK
Ladies, Aid Society's Eieetien-Husk'
 ina Machine Doing Good Work.

The annual meeting of the Ladies Aid society was held in the chapel Wednesday and the following lofncers were elected: President, Mrs Lucy Hibbard; vice president, Mrs l.: H Healey; secretary and treasurer. MISE Julia smith; directresses, Mrs. Frank Perrin. Mrs. Frank Skinner and Mrs Clara Perrin. The ladies Voted to hold missionary meetings through the wear. Mrs. Mulligan and Mrs. Frank Skinner are to open the season by giving thet first social.
 Heard Campaign Addresses
 Several auto loads of interested par ties went from this place to Academy hall Wednesday evening to hear the address of Hon. Richard P. Freeman candidate for congress for this ais trict. Hon. Charles E. Gates, candidate for sheriff for Windham county, was also present.
 Miss Mary F. Potter has been ap- pointed assistant supervisor of schools and will assist: Mir. Barber in the towns in which he is superintendent.
 Mrs. Luther Leavitt has been a guest of Mrs. Chas. White in Uxbridge this
 Miss Maud Healey entertained at whist at Echo farm Wednesday eve ming in honor of guests.
 Mrs. David Hicks has received word of the serious illness or her mother In Moncton, N. B.
 Reeovers From Injuries
 Elmer Armstrong, who was injured last July in an automobile and motor cycle accident. is able to return to his work in Southbridge-
 The Misses Bishop are entertaining Mrs. Sarah Morse of Providence.
 Wendell, Witty has purchased a fiuskirg machine and is using it with fine success at his farm in his large corn fields.
 Mrs. N F. Skinner is visiting friends in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
RAWSON

Mrs. D. T. Phillips entertained her brother Sunday.
 A B. Edwards spent the week end at I. W. Hammonds.
 MT. and Mrs. F. Whitehouse and Miss Rachel Kenyon were in Putnam Tues day.
 J. J. Fitzgerald and son. Edward, were in Brooklyn Sunday.
 Mrs. p. Berggren has pink rambler rose in bloom.
 Mrs. R. E. Baker and Miss Matte Copeland were in Wi1Hmantic Wednes- day.
 Jacob Menkens spent several days this week in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24

Wednesday with Mrs. Mattison at Beach Pond.
 Describes Trip.
 An interesting Grange meeting was held Friday evening at which Mrs Georse Gallup gave an account of their two months trip by automobile as ral west as. Illinois. =. AnT,onaug were callers here Tuesday.
 An auction sale of stock farming tools. and furniture was held at the Wilcox home on Monday.
 !" Mrs Margaret Geer of Gr1sWold was a caller here Wednesday,.
 The last Grange meeting was in charge of Worthy Ceres, Miss olive Tanner. The next regular meeune night. from Iowa a~7 ! There was no- school Monday and Tuesday, as Miss Cooper was visiting the Model. school
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
New London County
ASHWILLETT

{ Mrs. A. A. Morgan was a business caller in North Stonington last week. Carl Anderson was a caller on friends in this place Monday, and went to New York in the evening for a visit with relatives.
 Crrin c. Main sold out at auction the first of the week and will go back to Florida to live.
 ] Ed Main has sold his farm at Mains Crossing and will move soon.
 The rain was welcomed by the fire fighters" as 1t put out the last of the fires,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

William Clark made a brsiness. trip to- Mystic Monday.
 Mrs. Horace Perkins visited in Led yard the first of this week.
 MT. and Mrs. B. F. Wilcox and MT. and Mrs B. s. Hall tock an automo- bile trip to Mystic Monday and return ed Wednesday.
 Clovis Sweet is wo- king for c. W. Pratt.
 W. J. Tanner made a business trip to Stonington and Wakefield recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
SOUTH WINDHAM

Mrs. Arthur Sweet and Mrs. Edna Hatch were visitors in Norwich We'd nesday.
 Mrs. Henry Scribner and son Ralph went by automobile to Oakdale, R. l., to visit Mrs. Scribner's brother, Fri day.
 Mrs. F. E. Peckham, who was oper- ated on at the private hospital, is rapidly improving.
 The Ladies' society met with Mrs. Sweet and Mrs. George Backus Thurs day to tie quilts.
 Mrs. Carles Backus and Miss Hazel Backus were in Springfield over Sun dav
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
SOUTH CANTERBURY
Birthday Party for Miss Violet New

Mrs. Esther Fitch ofsaJewett- City has been visiting, her daughter, Mrs. Burr Smith. ..-a.s- .
 Mrs. Frank R. Burdick and children called on Mrs Burdick's parents, MT. and Mrs. Levi N. Clark, Monday. ~ George Hester of New London was a caller in this vicinity Tuesday,.
 Birthday Party. F Miss Violet Newton gave a birth day party Tuesday evening, number of friends being present. Refresh ments were followed by a dance, which lasted unti! half past two, all having a most enjoyable time.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
THOMPSON

Rev. and Mrs. John K. Moore have been entertaining the Misses Jones of Boston.
 Mrs. Peckham has closed her sum- ner home here and returned to Proyi- dence.
 fIr. and Mrs. Joshua Addeman are at the Ark for a few days.
 Rev. MT. Boardman has been at-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
PACKER

George BramwelI of New York has been spending a few days in Packer.
 Mrs. Joseph Walsh is i'll.
 Miss Evelyn Browning spent Mon day in Norwich. Mrs. Albert Green of Norwich v1siteS friends here Tuesday. Mrs. Fuller of Putnam visited Miss Hattie Phillips Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
POMFRET CENTER
E. E. Brown Represents State at Bos.
 ton Apple Convention.

Miss Fanny E. Brown has returned from a visit to Plainield.
 Messrs Towne and MT. and Mrs Herbert Graves called Sunday on Geo. Fawley.
 Frederic Lovejoy has been shipping large quanties of poultry lately.
 Evertt E. Brown was at Boston on Thursday and represented the state board of agriculture at the apple con- vention called by the Boston chamber of commerce.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

pletion. the appearance of the house adds greatly to the neighborhood- Sunday evening services are being
 held at the Union chapel. Miss Mamie Kennedy of New Haven is visiting Mrs. David Champion
Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24
NORTH STERLING

The recent rain has put out the many forest fires in this section.
 John Wood of Moosup visited Geo, c. Spooner last Sunday.
 Hunters are having fair success.
 The severe drouth has killed hun dreds of trout in all the small streams. MT. Mellor, who has purchased the Albert Tillinghast place, is making many improvements to the house.