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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
BOLTON
Class Receives Grange pegree-Four Children Committed to County Hons Mother in Jail.

The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. Walter E. Howe, Wednesday aft ernoor.
 Miss Mary E. Smith of Naugatuck who taught in the Center School, Bol- ton, a year ago. spent 8 few days with Miss Annahel Post the first of the week.
 Mir. and Mrs. George r. Newcomb have returned to their Bolton home after several weeks spent in Hartford. MT. Newcomb's daughter. Mrs. $. T. Place is spending some time with them
 Prof. and Mrs. Samuel Nj. AIvor:l of Hartford spent a few days at their Bolton farm over Washington's birth day.
 Received Fourth Degree.
 The following class, Miss Emily Mack, Miss HSan Mathieu and elf ford Loonis, were inflated in the third and fourth degrees in Bolton grange last Tuesday evening" after the meeting a collation. was served. Four Children Sent to County Home
 Four children, Alice. Willie, John and Chio Taylor were brought to Bol- ton to a, hearing last week at w7ni ch time they were committed to the coun- ty home in Vernon. Their father, C. William Taylor and family moved from Bolton two and one half years ago to Virginia, where he died. The family returned to Connecticut, and has since lived in South Manchester Mrs. Taylor was arrested, with q brOtler-in-law Charles Miner, foI chicken stealing last December and is now in jail awaiting her trial. The two oldest children are able to SUD- port themselves, the baby, Woodrow who is too young to be taken at the county home, is being cared for by Mrs. William E. Clark.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
HOLLAND
Annual Pig Supper-WiIlett Merrif
 Going to Panama.

 The annual pig supper given by the ladies of the Methodist church was held in the town hall Feb. 19. After the supper there was an entertain ment consisting of vocal and instru- mental music, recitations and mono logueS.
 Supper and Entertainment.
 A supper and entertainment was given by the ladies of the Congresa- tional church Friday evening. The union Congregational study class met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Hary Bartlett. The Methodist mission class met on Thursday evening with Mrs. l.. E.
 Miss Edna Bugbee of ". Wilmington was the week end guest of Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Jewett.
 Emery CIough of New Britain spent Sunday with his parents. MT. and Mrs. Earl F. Clough.
 David Brown and Miss Rnioy Brown fof Winsted were in town last week.
 Willett Morrill, is soon to take q trip through Colorado, thence to Pan anna
 Mrs. Luhrsen of New York is visit ing Mir. and Mrs. Frank Luf1rson.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Leonard spent sunday at Oscar 4. LeonarC's.
 Rev. w N. Barber of Springfield. Mass, spent Sunday with his family.
 Mlss Grace Clough is i'll.
 Mothers Death. William Ayers received word Sun day that his mother had died in Yer mont.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
MANSFIELD CENTER

Tine Willing Workers met with Mrs. AacFariane Wednesday afternoon, February r, and planned for a sale and supper.
 A number of the Mansfield Center people went to an Orange supper at ". StorTs' at Spring Hill, Monday.
 Mrs. Ayers cousin, Mrs. Edgar Ncthercut of Evanston, Ill, spent a part of last week with her
 Joseph Dunetan entertained his brother and family of East Hartford Sunday.
 Mrs. French, Mfr and Mrs. D French and son spent Sunday with her uncle, MT. Davoll.
 Arthur Barrows is working for Mir Oden. taking the place of MT. Olson
 Airs. Ctady'g daughter, Mrs Dual is spending a few days with her.
 Ajr. and Mrs. innlan spent Friday Feb. 1a, in Norwich
 Miss Florence Olin was home for g fses days. as her school was closed for Washington's birthday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
THOMPSON

The Ladies' Aid society of the Con gregational church gave bean SUD- per in the vestry Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. John Moore and Miss Marga- ret were in Hartford Wednesday and Thursday.
 Mrs. Scott Lewis spent Tuesday in Worcester.
 Rev. John K. Moore and Rev Mir. Boardman expect to exchange pulpits. tomorrow.
 Mrs. Minnie Whittenore has spent several days irE Worcester visiting 1Ir. and Mrs. Harry Whittemore.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Hascali of Newton spent Monday with relatives in town
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
BOLTON NOTCH

Mir. and Mrs. Loren Main spent the weekend with Dr. Stanley Main, at Wilson Corners.
 W. E. Rice is confined to the house.
 Kingsley BaTrows is riding in 6 new car.
 The Ladies' Aid Society gave a Washington entertainment and supper at the QuarryYille M. E. church, Mon day night.
 Frank Lewis of South Manchester visited her cousin, Jessie Smith at NJ. W. Towards, Saturday.
 Mrs. William Clark is boarding the youngest son of Mrs. William Taylor. He is named after the president
 W. F. Rice took four children of Mrs. William Taylor's to the Children's s Home at Vernon Center, Thursday.
 Mrs. Maud Woodward, Miss Mabel Howard and Mrs. Loren Maine were Hartford visitors, Wednesday.
 Mrs. Albert Skinner, Miss Elizabeth Skinner and Everett Lathrop were in South Manchester, Wednesday.
 Miss Hattie Warner of South Man. chester visited her grandmother, Mrs M E. Howard, Washington's birth day.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27

Price of Holland drove over for him Sunday afternoon.
 Miss Alice ". Pratt is passing a weeks vacation from school work at her home.
 Mrs. Robert F. Pratt has had to re- turn to St. Joseph's hospital, WiIIi- mantle, for further treatment
 Miss Lillian Converse is at home from Pratt Institute for the holiday vacation
 A regular meeting of the grange will was held Friday evening.
 Miss Mercereau returned Friday from Elizabeth, N. J., accompanied by Miss Ricketts.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
Holland County
STAFFORD
Ladies Benevolent Society Organized
 in 1884, Sill peins Quilting.

Hiss Marjorie ptnannick is recovering from her recent illness.
 J. ". Robinson lost a valuable horse the first of the week
 Mrs. Ruth Bassett is aat d Springfield hospital and doing well.
 H. T. Cady is i'll at his home with plurisy. L. B. Jerome has also been a week, and is also i'll in the same home. Mrs. Jerome of Quaker Hi1l is assisting in the care of him.
 Rescued From Pond.
 Walter Bassett broke through +!1e fee while crossing the mill pond Mon day and remained in rather ulicoul- - fortable position with his head and shoulders out of the water, supported by his elbows on the Ice, till assist ance reached him.
 In Memory of Mrs. Stevens.
 The regular meeting of the ". C. T. r. will be held in the Universalist assembly room next Wednesday at 3 p. m. 4 programme in memory of Mrs Lillian M. Stevens, president of tne National union, has been prepared by Mrs. IT. Alden.
 C. Pinney is out with q new run about.
 coastfns Accident.
 Carl Storm, young son of John
 
 while coasting last Wednesday. His sled collided with coal team and he received severe bruises as well as :s cut near the ear which necessitatod the calling of Dr. q. P. Bard, who tool; two stitches in tine gash.
 Organized in 1884. The following item copied from the first secretary's book Of the Ladies' Benevolent society of the First Uni versalist society of the First Universe list church now known as che Ladies' circle, is of interest. The society was formed July 25. 1s44. and the first years report of work accomplished is as follows: S02 palm leaf bonnets, g hats, 20 shirts, i4 hosonne. 20 collars, 210 yards straw bRa1d, 200 yards palm leaf braid made and sold. Ag sewing machines were uz1dreaxned of at thai time, all sewing was dane ny hand, ard the minutes Of the meeting mention knitting. braAdipg of palm leaf. making pantaloons, cverailg, shirts, dresses, vests. nearly all kinds Of wsartr1 ap.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
WTNDHAM
HaroId Lefhna~eIl Entertains for Col lese Guest-Supper and Lecture.

Iese Guest-supper and Lecture. Miss Harriet Abce returned to New York Tuesday after short visit with her family here
 Miss Mary Patton has been i'll for two wekes with heart trouble Her condition is serious. Two nurses are in attendarce-
 VI. $. Chappen of New London was in town Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs ". EI. Brown.
 Albert Guild Of Hampton is caring for T. W. P.slJ2rts, who is il at his T1onae on Christian street.
 Entertained for Guest.
 Hazrold LefIngwell of Storrs was at home over the holiday. He' enter tained a number of the young people Saturday evening in honcr Of q col iege mate who was his guest.
 Miss Aroie Bates of New York has been spending a week with her par ents Mir. and Mrs. Benoni Bates.
 &eeney Lathrop spent Sunday with bis uncle. Charles Keeney. i'll Water ford.
 Alfred Eaton returned to Vermont academy Tuesday.
 MFa. Arthur Williams was the guest Of Franklin friends Wednesday and Thursday.
 Lecture Followed Supper.
 The baked bean supper at the Con- srcgational church Friday evening was In charge of Mrs. F. E. Guild, Mrs. Frank Wilcox. Mrs. Edward Billings. Miss Emma Larrabee and Mrs. Julia Arnold. An illustrated lecture on Austria and Italy followed.
 Miss Clara Johnson and her brother, Postmaster I. H. Johnson, returned Wednesday, from a three weeks south ern trip, visiting Winter Haven, Fla, and other points Of interest.
 The last lecture in the series is to be given next Friday. March 5th, the subject being the Balkans and the Eastern Question.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27

parel and quilting of quilts as the oc- cupation of the members. Frequent mention is made of members who brought their own work and paid the customary fine of 6 IA cents. With exception of quilting, all these occu- pations are unknown in the present society. There are probably few so- cieties of today who do the old time quilting, and it is perhaps due to this fact that the Ladies' circle is never out of this work. at times having many quilts ahead. The work comes from many sources, more or less dis :ant. one quilt recently being returned to California after it was finished The quilts seem popular as wedding gifts one being pieced now of pink and white that will be very dainty when finish aH
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

guest of Mrs. Annie Morgan, Sunday and Monday.
 George I. Wheeler was in Norwich Saturday.
 Birthday Surprise Party.
 A birthday surprise party was given Mrs. Pernla1ia L.achapeiIe, on the eve of her birthday. by sixteen friends and neishbors, including guests from New York and Norwich Many useful and beautiful presents were received, also 8 postal card shower. Games were played, music was enjoyed and cake and cocoa served.
 Miss Mary NJ. Maxwell of Ffttsde1d, Mass, and William F. Moves of Bos- ton have been guests of MT and Mrs. James Pope for several days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
STORRS
Features of Military RalI-SsoiaI and
 Personal Interests.

Miss Wallace, teacher Of expression, has announced the cast for the College W idow, which will be given in the New Armory during Junior week.
 The Military ball Friday evening in the dining hall was largely attended 4 feature of the evening was an exlli- bfIion and competitive drill by a picked squad. The room was very handsomely decorated.
 Social and Personal.
 The Ladies' circle met with Mrs. Lawson Thursday afternoon.
 Mrs. Southwick entertained Mrs. Bates Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Newton entertained at bridge on the same date.
 Miss Hayes spent the week end and Washington's birthday in New York. Washington's birthday was a holi- day taken advantage of by many students to visit their homes.
 MT. and Mrs. Bates and Miss Bates have been visiting with Mrs. Judl<ins Miss Voetsch has been called home by illness in her family at Turner's Falls
 Prof. and Mrs. W. r. Kirkpatrick
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
WELLINGTON

There were about 75 at Bible school Sunday. There was a large congre- gation, the pastors Scripture reading was Concerning Spiritual Gifts and his sermon was "Cooperation in Christian Work" Neh. AS. Ist 41:S 1st Cor. 3:9. Next Sunday it is expected that the S1avonic minister will be pres ent. Mfr. Borah is said to be pleas ing speaker.
 visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Dian tha. Essex, and his cousins at Clar- eraca Esss1'G His father, Leuis
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Funeral of Charles o. Latham Held
 Tuesday-PersonaI Items.

iHSSoay-ESFSonal Items
 Charles 0. Latham, 6S. died at his home last Saturday from acute pneu- monia- His health had been poor foI a long time and his death was not who'll ly unexpected. He leaves a widow who was Cynthia Richardson. two brothers, George of Sturbridge, Mass and Albert C., of this town, and tv- sisters, Mrs. Nellie little of Wil:i- mantle and Mrs. Edward Eldredge oi South Wilmington. No children sur vive, three children, Iva, Charles and Jerry had all died. Mir. Latham Tae 1851. In his death the town loses a good citizen an honest, upright man of the best habits and character.
 The funeral was held Tuesday at his home and burial was in the fam fly lot at Storrs.
 Local Briefs.
 Mrs. C. J. Gurley, who has been sui fering from erysipeIas is improvinsg
 Stated communication of Crie lodge, No. 24, F. and A M, this CSat- urday) evening. There will be work in the r. c. degree.
 Miss Alice Service Is stenographe1 at the capitol, Hartford.
 Oldrich Burian of New York has been a recent guest at the home oi Mir. and Mrs. Charles Pobuda.
 Jacob Mark lost a valuable young horse Monday.
 originated a. new style of fishing that of snaring the fish while perch ed in 8 tree.
 Several of the lovers of fish brought in a string of S5 suckers one day re. gently.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
NORTH STERLING
Robert H. Pierce Dies at the Age of
 Eistty-six.

Robert IT. Pierce. ss, died Sunday, Feb. 21. He had been feeble for long time.
 H. H. CroweQ was in Providence last week.
 Raymond Lewis has secured work in Hartford.
 George Pierce lost a vztuabYe team horse last week
 TeIlers Benway of WillamsvfIie call ed on friends here Monday.
 Charles Titlinghast is having many cords Of wood cut here this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
HEBRON
Suffrasettes Plan Meetine-ReV. j.
 ". Herold's Condition Critical.


 Mrs. Louise Stanton's furniture was moved to East Hartford recently. Buei Porter has bought her share of the farm recently owned by their father, Marshall Porter
 Mrs Stanton was taken to Middle town hospital last week.
 A meeting of the suffregettes will be held at Mrs. Edmund Horton's We'd nesday afternoon. An interesting pro- sramme is arranged.
 Uncle Toms Cabin was given in the town hall Tuesday. 23rd, to d full house.
 Mr. Williams of the Theological Sem- mary. Hartford preached in the Con- gregational church Sunday morning. Rev. Sherwood Roosevelt preached at St. Peters church Sunday Miss Kate Hanna is helping care for Miss Addie dagger, who is seriously ill
 Condition Critical. Rev. J. c. ". Herold does not i'm prove and is in a critical condition with Bright's disease and heart trouble. A consultation was held or Tuesday.
 J. ". Hewitt and son were in Nor wfch Monday on business.
 Miss Eva Jones of Hartford and a friend from Nc1 Haven visited at Mrs Howard Harts for the week end. Miss Genevieve Little was home from Bristol over Sunday.
 Miss Delight Brown was the guest of Miss Florence Smith over Saturday
 Gift From L, A. 5. Mrs. Arthur Gillett is in a serious condition. The l.. A. S. society made her a. present recently of an invalid chair.
 Peter Hnl is ill with heart and liver trouble.
 Mrs. Fl. F. Tennant and children wis. tied her mother, Mrs. FT1nk over Sun day.
 All the pearl fishing in Jspa1 7s
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
COLUMBIA
A. o. U. w. instaIIation-Sudd
 Death of w. H. Ress.

Death of w. H. Ross.
 The local A. 0. U. W. held a. n7ee+- ing for installation Monday evening.
 Rev. E. 0. Foster was absent again last Sunday, preaching in northern M4aSsachusetts. MT. Wolfe of the Hartford Theological Seminary occu- pied the pulpit in this place
 Lyndon Little of Hartford spent the weekend with his aunt, Mrs. Emily Little of his place.
 Property Improvements.
 Albert Carpenter, who not long ago purchased the property known as the Eatsey Button place, located in Pine street. has repaired and remodeled the dwelling, and moved the small Building formerly used as 8 dwelling from it's former location and will con vert 1t into a work shop. The changes have greatly improved the looks of the place.
 the guest of Mir. and Mrs J. P. Little over Sunday.
 Sudden Death of W. H. Ross.
 w 1T. Ross died suddenly at his home in the extreme Northwestern ing He had been doing some busi- ness as a real estate agent. He was not generally known by people in town.
 Charles K. Hitchcock Jr, who with his family has been spending the winter with his parents on CoIum- bia Green, left Tuesday for the West. His family Will remain her for the present.
 MT. and Mrs. Roger Porter of Heb- ron were visiting relatives in town Tuesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27

8preAu all over her IaCe as a fine rash. There was an eruption on her chin and her face was very indamed and red looking. I thought she would be scared for life. I thought it was ec- 2ema agit itchsd and burned
 hadly. She did not sleep Hen and it made her fretty.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

The members of Senexst Grange gave a surprise party to Mrs Helen Sturtevant last Wednesday evening Tie affair was enjoyed by all
 drs. Belle Young is spending a few weeks in PacIzelville
 A few from this place attended the dance at Dudby, Feb. 22.
 The Dramatic Club of Senexet Grange has started to rehearse @ new play.
 Jean Summers has returned to New TTampshire
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27

attended the Pou1trymen's convention in Hartford
 Mrs. Berry has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Newton.
 Prof. 4. c. Gulley and Prof. Kirk patrick are giving lectures this winter at the Y M. c. A. in Hartford in their respective subjects of Horticulture aLd the Poultry Industry.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
EAST WELLINGTON

Blue birds have been seen and heard for the last week.
 Mir and Mrs. Charles Annidan were in WilIimantic Tuesday.
 Miss Elsie Maine returned to her school here Monday after spending the week end St her home in Franklin.
 Frank Walton is to move his family ct the Horton house.
 Mrs Ella. Copeland entertained friends from Mt Hope Sunday. Woman-Does that parrot swear?
 Dealer-Very prettily. mum, for so young a bird-Philadelphia Bulletin.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27

Mrs. Annie Morgan. Mrs. Arthur Tracy. Fred Linke and John H, Cone, were at Willimantic Saturday for a civil service examination for post master at South Canterh71~v
 Mrs. Mary Con1on Of Baltic was the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27

T tried all kinds Of creams and also Gi6ersnt salves then finally I thought c1 Cuticura Soap and Ointment and decided to try thsu1- After using them few times was well pleased 60 used them coutizu- ally for about two weeks. Her face cleared and now you would never know she had had any skin trouble (Signed) 11rz B, SteeTes. August 5. 1914.
 Sample Each Free by Mail
 Although Cuticura Soap (25c.s and Cuti- cura Ointment (5oc.) are sold everywhere you may try them before you buy them. Free sample each with 72-p. Skin Book on request. Address postcard "CHteura, Dsrf. T. Boston"
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27

Glastonbury-The grange celebrated it's 30th anniversary Tuesday night with special exercises.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
ECZEMA ON LITTLE
 GIRLS FACE
Very Inflamed and Red Looking. ltched and Burned Badly. Did
 Not Sleep We'll, Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment. Face Cleared.

s Windsor Ave, East Lynn, ATaSs.- 'rAIy little girls face broke out first as . pinaPte and she scratched 1t causing 1t to
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Fostmaster-Birthd Eve Surprise Party.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-27

All the pearl fishing in Japan is done by women
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-23
Tax Notice

Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned town treasurer OF the
Town of Washburn that the Tax
Roll for said town for the year 1916
is now in my hands for collection,
and that the taxes charged therein
are subject to payment at my office
at any time prior to January 31st,
1916 otherwise they will be collected
according to law. Until January
1st l will be at the Town Clerk &
Office on Thursday and at the Farm.
ers' Warehouse on Friday of each
week, and after the first will be al
the same places on Friday and Sat-
urday of each week from ten clock
to four.
Dated this Goth day of Dec. 1915.
ANDR. BERGE,
Town Treasurer
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COUNTY NEWS

glar away, but he was tracked by
the officers and was found near the
company's saw mill. The suspected
mans hands were cut and it is
supposed that this was done when
he broke the window. He gave his
name as John Erickson, and he was
employed at Camp 9. His examln-
alton upon the charge of burglary
was postponed.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Hanson, aged twenty months,
died on Tuesday night of this week.
His mother noticed that he was not
feeling as well as usual on Monday,
but his ailment was not thot to be
serious. The next day, however,
he was seized with a spasm and
medical aid was summoned. The
child had one spasm after another
all during the day and every effort
to aid him seemed of no avail.
,:Dell Hobbs, who is working in
Superior, spent Sunday visiting in
this city with his mother and
brothers.
c. f. Wehe. secretary of the Ed
ward Hines Lumber company, was
in town Tuesday and visited his
place on the Pike lakes.
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Pioneer.

Arne Sund sustained a fall in the
hallway of the Deschamp block last
Saturday afternoon and has since
been suffering considerable as a
result of injuries to one of his hips.
Mr.. Sund has been badly crippled
for several years, due to rheumatism
and it was because of his crippled
condition that he was unable to
save himself when he fell last Satur-
day.
Isaac Aron Nelson, an elderly
man who has resided about twelve
miles north of Iron River for many
years, was brought into town late
last Friday afternoon suffering an
injury to his hip. He was taken to
st. Joseph's hospital in Ashland on
the six o'clock train.
On Monday night Of last week
Manager Clubine, Of the Park Falls
Lumber Company left for Chicago.
and during that night would-be
burglar broke a plate glass window
and entered the Clubine house.
This was about two O'Clock, but the
noise of the crashing glas awakened
Mrs, Clubine, and she called up the
police station. Her movements
about the house frightened the bur-
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-12-23
Nor. Luth. Church

Special services on Christmas
morning at 1870 o'clock. At
2:3O o'clock Christmas Day there
will be services at the Long
Lake church.
Sunday morning services at
the usual honr. In the after
noon at 2:3O o'clock services will
be held at the Four Mile Creek
school house. The Christmas
tree exercises will be held at
the church on Sunday evening.
Ladies Aid society meet with
Mrs. Henry Stock at her home
on Wednesday afternoon.
Young Peoples society meets
at the church Wednesday even
ing. Prayer meeting Thursday
evening.