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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-07
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
OF KENTUCKY
Large Things Are Being Do @
by the schools Of tIue
Grass state
ARE OUT FOR A MILLION

Encouraged by Success Of Last Year,
the Kentucky Sunday School Asso-
citation Has Appointed April 25th,
1915, az the Second "Go-to-sunday.
School Day"-Extensive Prepare
tions Are Being Made.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-07

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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-07
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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-04-07

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Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
Windham County CENTRAL VILLAGE
High School Janitor in Quarantine Live Bee Found in Jessamine From FIorida-Mrs. Stainthrops's Death.

Mrs. Johr AIurdock has returned from Warren, R. l., where she has been spending several months with her daughter. Mrs. Samuel Collins.
 Mrs. Allan Moffit of Wauregan and Mrs. Ray Bliven are in Canterbury to see a relative, Mrs. Fannie Stanton who is ill
 Earl Collins has been spending a week at his home in Warren, R. I.
 Janitor in Quarantine.
 Charles Mcfarland lis janitor at the high school building during the ab- scence of Janitor Clarence Peterman who is quarantined on account of the from mild attack of diphtheria.
 Mrs. Mary Noble, an assistant at the Chiidren's County home in Putnam has been spending a few days with hel daughter, Miss Annie Noble.
 Miss Hazel Flyers was in Norwich Monday.
 Edward Gallagher, and daughter Mary, spent Saturday with Blackstone relatives.
 Flowers and Bee From Florida.
 Mrs. Clarence Peterman who is re- covering from dipl1theria has received a box Of jessamine blossoms from Mrs. Willis Rouse, who is spending the winter at St. Cloud, Florida. A live bee was found in the box when it ar- rived from the Sunny South.
 Rev. Frank Fuller of Abingdon was e Saturday visitor here.
 Mrs. Edward Brennan of Dayville and Nfrs. Joseph Leval1ey Of Baltic spent Sunday here with relatives
 George Loring has been assisting in Frederick Brewster store during the absence of Harry Stainthrope, whe has been off duty on account of ths illness and death of his mother, Mrs Jonas Stainthrope.
 Mrs. Israel Seguin has returned from several days visit with her daughter Mrs. Frank D. Thayer in Putnam.
 Death of Mrs. Jonas Stainthrope,
 Mrs. Jonas Stainthrope of MoosuI died Monday. at the home of her son Harry Staint}1rope, to whose home she
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
EAST KILLNGLY

Miss Vera Gordon entertained friends from Ballouville, Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence A. Potter Of Danielson, attended church here Sun day evening.
 Mrs. Hannah Smith is visiting her sister in Putnam for few days.
 Isreal P. Chase was in Danielson, Monday.
 Fred Smith of Putnam Heights, vis- ited relatives here Saturday.
 Mrs. Mary Nye of Danielson visited her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Smith, Thursday.
 - William Hopkins of Foster R. l.. was a Sunday guest of friends here.
 MT. and Mrs. W. H. Pray were guests of their son, George Pray. ill BaLiouYille, Monday.
 ,. F. French of Providence spent Sunday at his home here.
 MT. and Mrs. James R. Binns, Jr., visited relatives in Putnam, Monday.
 About fifty from here went to North Foster, R. l., Saturday evening, to at tend the play given at the church.
 Mir. and Mrs. George $. Shippee en- tertained relatives from Baskerville, R. l., over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
SCOTLAND
Singing Club Plans Musical Enter
 tainment-W. C. T. U. Concert.

The W c. T. U. held it's regular meeting at the chapel Tuesday.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Burnham were Norwich visitors Tuesday.
 The Ladies' Aid society held it's meeting Wednesday at the chapel.
 The Singing club is to give a musi- cal entertainment in the Grange hall. Director Charles D. Geer of Norwich will furnish part of the singing and other out of town singers will take part.
 Thers was an error last week in the account of the W. c. T. U. con- test. The amount taken at the con- test was about $27, and the profit was S19.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zeigler have been entertaining relatives.
 Miss Agneta Phinney has commence ed work in the mill at Willimantic.
 Mrs. Michael Bocko recently entered St. Joseph's hospital for surgical op- eration.
 Albert 1T. Kinnball. the son of MT. and Mrs. Everett Kimball is conva- lescing.
 Harold Kenyon has been confined to the house for a week, because of the uuInps.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
DAYVILLE
Address to Mems CIub-Coneert in Co
 lurnbia Hall a Success.

MT. and Mrs. William Watson have left the Attawauga company and have obtained work at South Framingham Mass.
 Mrs. c. \. Russell is spending two weeks with Mrs. C. r. Marble of Wor- cester, Mass.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. F. w. Bennett Tuesday. An un- usually large number was present and had a most enjoyable time.
 The Mems club met Monday evening and listened to a fine address, giver by a classmate of Rev. John Wright.
 Willard Bennett spent the week enc with his mother. Mrs. Fannie Bennett Miss Ethel Fish has returned tc Mystic after visit with her sister Mrs. L. l.. Russell
 Miss Mary Kelley has been Visitins in West Thomaston, Vermont.
 Mrs. Charles Vincent and son, have been guests of Caleb Blanchard and family.
 Successful Concert.
 The concert given in Columbia hal Friday evening, in charge of the La dies Aid committee for February anG March was a pleasing affair."
 F. A. Knight took William Watson place in the mill of the Assawauga Co.
 Harry Schmidt who was taken to the Day kimball hospital for an opera ton for appendicitic is gaining very fast and may return home Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
CANTERBURY GREEN
Church Interests-Three Graees In Charge of Grange Meetins-Farms Change Owners.

The pastors sermon last Sunday was on Recognition of and gratitude for the manifestation of GYd's power in His world. The text Ps. P: IS, Blessed be Jehovah God, who only doeth won drcus things. Next Sunday there will be the celebration of Our Lords supper following the morning service. The evening Christian Endeavor at ' o,clock will be a consecration meet Happier Hal World" # Prov. ''Ne s:is-1S. I Leader, Mrs. Fred Stafford
 Junior Christian Endeavor 3 D. rn., at parsonage; Subject. The Friends Evelyn Graves. This is a consecration meeting. 4 short business meeting will follow.
 Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Hetrick attended Monday in Norwich, the funeral of Wilcox, formerly pastor at Plainfield and much beloved throughout this re- zion.
 chidren's Night at Grange.
 The next Grange meeting Wednes day the 17th, will be Children'S night A pleasant program was enjoyed at the meeting this week, being given by the three graces, who are Mrs. Henry Larkham, Miss Edith Williams and Miss Hattie FaWIey
 Mrs. M. A. Francis is visiting her son, John Francis, of AIoosup.
 Mir. and Mrs. Clinton Frinll motored to Hartford Thursday.
 Surprised on Birthday.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry IIarkham were given a surprise party last Saturday night on MT. Larkham's birthday. A pleasant evening" was spent in games followed by an oyster supper which was George Larkham's treat.
 The Teeter place next to Walter Rurdicll's has been bought by Henry Kenyon. Edward Towne brother of William Towne, is i'll at North Society, as also are MT. Proctor and Henry Seltsam. Tine latter is in a critical condition. MT. Seltsam's daughter, Mrs. Delmuth of Bridgeport, has come to be with her parents.
 The song sparrows of a week ago are not now singing on the Green. Nor have the robins appeared again during this cold weather.
 Mrs. Helen Adams visited her farm Tuesday.
 Farm Sold. 2
 John Glebus of Long Island has bought George Potoin'S place on Black Hill.
 Freeman J. Christien has sold his farm at North Society. that he may move nearer the High School and more easily educate his children,
 Mrs. William $. Babcock is i'll at her home on the Plainfield road.
 Mrs. Lewis Lyon and her daughter, Gladys Flint, visited Mrs. Charles Sage, last Saturday at Laurel Hill, Norwich.
 Lewis Lyon is successfully running a saw mill which he has established next his blacksmith shop. having made pipe connection from a spring of water in the fields beyond. Ed. Linke and Harry Flint were assisting in the log saving last. week.
 T. L. Wilson of New York was at home over the week end. Ed Linke has engaged with MT. Wilson to work on his farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

came several weeks ago. or account of i'll health. Her husband died several years ago. She leaves a. son, Harry Staintl1rope of this village, a daughter: Mrs. Edward Tatro and two grand sons Of Worcester.
 Nurse Becomes III.
 Mrs. Fannie Stanton, a nurse from Canterbury was taken i'll at the home of Thomas Weaver, where she has been caring for Mrs. Weaver for two weeks. Monday her mother, Mrs Henry Williams was called here from Canterbury to care for her. She was threatened with bronchial pneumonia
 Local Briefs.
 William Broadhead and son, Waiter were in Providence, Saturday. Mrs. Narcisse Cap1ette was in AIoos- up Saturday to attend the funeral of Samuel Bercume
 Mrs. William Dean and Miss Phcbe Barber were in Norwich Monday to attend the funeral of their cousin, Rev. Asher II. Wilcox.
 MT and Mrs. William Jewett spent Sunday with relatives in Southbridge, Mass.
 Clifford Williams of Canterbury vis- tied local relatives Thursday.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Caswell re- turned Monday to Narragansett Pier, R. l., after visiting at William Deans and L. Howard Cross's.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
SOUTH KILLlNGLY
Entertainment by Putnam Consresa- a'vs.s,' EuuIr-@SGiuenI Io mrs. rn-ss 0LEYaIJ.

me fourth iu the series of entertain .veil,ila uy tLo LUl4e rrs.lL4vnol cIluirn ct of sel erttI seIecLIuuo by the CuUIr anu LauIeS' chorus, aISO ooIOS, Ming uI the NllsC, py W aIIare 0mILn; Iue lSn, .t1Uuey CnIIe anu 1 LuVe lou U-ar, ny MISS Gluru3 r rarIuer, alIo HUH. <AIIuUIn.
 Iue posLUr discourse Sunday ev- elIItI7 was Uaseu utSULI tile Wurulo LOul4d heE. l--o, 1 Win aINe u4m Iue LrurLI- InS star.
 The willing Workers are holding meetings eacn Week preparing arIlcIeS TOT a sale Io De neIu Ill DanIe4son.
 Injured mp ana otarteo rire.
 Mrs. fnepe stewart eeCame dizzy 4ns anu Iell u.Jur4uS ner nIp so palu- sne Ieu sne spIlleu sume i've coals ene WAS carIHlne ana seL nre to tue carpet. MT ana NIrs. rusar4y wno lIer aes4a,ance and by pIuIllJL meas ureS put the ire aIIu prevented a more SerIuuS aCCIuenC.
 r. ii. LoiLey waS iii canterbury Tues uay LO see HIS uICtner Who IS IiI.
 r. .. Druce OL Putnam IOSL d punch Of Keys rom Ills auto f rluaS nIsuI. Vale DefnIer LOuIIu them and reLurn- GU tnem to UneIr owner.
 Ilr. anu NIrs. " Ills Hill of Central Fluaae YIsIteu reIdrIVes nere Suuuay
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
ONECO

Mrs. Battey and Miss Wells of Washington, F. l., spent Tuesday with Mrs. E. Mumford
 Mrs. J. $. Mowry was in AIoosup Tuesday.
 Albert Sweet of Moosup is visiting his sister, Mrs. J.. $. Mowry.
 Rev. MT. Miller of Sterling will preach in Oneco NJ. E. church Sun day.
 Mrs. Burdicks mother, Mrs. Lewis, is in poor health.
 Mrs. E. E. Marriott crushed her fin- gers badly in the automobile door when she went to shut it Tuesday while in Moosup.
 Miss Vivian Newton is visiting her grandparents in East Thompson.
 Miss Ada Greenman was in Sterling Wednesday.
 Rev. MT. Manning and wife and daughter of Phoenix. R. l., spent We'd nesday at the parsonage.
 Jennie Smith of Blackstone, Mass, has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. B. Mumford.
 Mrs. W. E. New ton spent Wednes- day in Providence. . Miss Stella Wilson is visiting at the parsonage.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
SOUTH WINDHAM
Lecture to FciIow C. E. Meetins-Fred Smith Enlists in the Army for Seven Years.

Sunday evening, March :, is the reg ular cOnSecrati ton meeting of the c. F. society of the South Windham church At ' o'clock all members are to be present at the roll call, each to answer briefly, as the meeting is to close at 7.30. Following this meeting there is to be Stereopticon lecture on New Life in the Near East.
 MT. and Mrs. W. P. BarstoW were in Brooklyn Wednesday.
 Mrs. James Maine h&= Gs her guest her sister, Mrs. A. E. Thornton, of Baltic.
 Mrs. Harris Eccleston has been con- fined to her home by illness.
 Henry l.. Anthony is in Hartford hospital to undergo an operation.
 Mrs. Clarence Avery was the guest Thursday of friends at Hill Top, Un- casville.
 Mrs. W. P. Barstow had as her guest for two days Miss Perry of Will linantic.
 News from Florida. Mrs. Alfred Card received a letter re- gently from Mrs. F. E. Peckham of Orange City, Fla She has improved in health so that sine can walk fourteen miles. They have to walk five miles to do their shopping. The last lecture in the present course of six was given last evening, the sub- ject being ''The Balkans and the East err Question: AlTS AOh al anu hFS. U CIlO6rWOOu are improving at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. ". C. Card was in New London, Monday.
 R. J. Holmes Of Bridgeport was at his home over Sunday. Frank Becl1with of Norwich was home for while Tuesday. William Anthony of Scotland has been entertained for 8 few days at the home of Mrs. Forrest Larkin. Miss Paine, who been i'll for a few days, is some better. Mrs Frank Williams of Willimantic was the guest of Mrs. Mrs. w. c. Iur- dock, Tuesday. EnIists for Seven Years, Fred Smith has enlisted in the army tioned at Fort Sloeum, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
Getting Ready for Bell.
HANOVER
Hiss Frances WaIkiey Gives illustrated
 Lecture on Palestine.

The monthly meeting of the ". c. T. U. was held Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James Bennett.
 Attended Group Meeting.
 Miss Helen Eadie attended a group meeting conducted by the junior sec retaries of the Eastern Connecticut branch, W. B. M., in New London Sun day afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs William G. Park visited the c. E. society of the Jewett City Congregational church Sunday even inE.
 Leetured on Palestine.
 A lecture on Palestine, illustrated with pictures and curios, was given under the auspices of the Sunday school Wednesday evening by Miss Frances Walkley of Plantsville, Conn. Miss Walkley is well known through out the state as a. Sunday school ex pert. She recently returned from a camping trip through the Holy Land and is now giving lectures throughout the state.
 Mrs. NJ. McMahon is i'll.
 Quite a. number attended the Baltic Emeralds of Willimantic basketball game Wednesday evening.
 William Ladd is at St. Joseph's hos rital, Willinantic, for treatment
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
WINDHAM
Burial O Miss Patton in Greenwood Cemetery-Party for Deacon George Potter on 76th Birthday.

Rev. c. B. MacDuffee, a former pas tor of the Congregational church, was in town Tuesday to assist at the fu- neral of Miss Mary S. Patton, who died Monday morning after two weeks ill., ness. Mrs. Walter Abbe and Miss An na M- Patton accompa nied the body to New York Wednesday. Burial was in the family lot in Greenwood ceme- tery. her cousin, Miss Johnson, of New Ha-
 Mrs J. C. F'enton entertained the sewing society of St. Paufs church Thursday.
 Miss Eva Perry of Willimantic has been spending the week at Miss Mary Little's.
 Mrs. Julia Kinne is recovering from her illness.
 Curtis Crane of Westford is visiting his grandmother.
 The next bean supper will be in charge of Mrs. H. C. Lathrop. An en- tertalnment programme will follow.
 Closing Lecture.
 The last lecture of the present series will be given this Saturday, evening, the subject being The Balkans and the Eastern Question. In addition to the regular pictures, about 75 colored slides of Turkey will be shown.
 Party on 76th Birthday.
 Tuesday evening q party of g friends and relatives gathered at the home of Deacon George Potter it be- ing his 18th birthday. Among the guests was his great grandson, Earl son of MT. and Mrs. John Potter There was music during the evening and refreshments were served.
 Mrs: Emma Plumley is the guest of Mrs. Jchn Potter.
 Mrs. M. A. BoIande and Miss Lydia Johnson of Franklin were guests of Miss Clara Johnson Tuesday.
 Missionary Meeting.
 The Womans Missionary society meeting, which was postponed Tues day on account of the funeral of Miss Mary $. Patton, was held in the chapel Wednesday afternoon with an attend ance of 15. A letter from the Brewer Normal school, Greenwood, $. C. thanking the society for barrel oi clothing, was read by the secretary Items from tine Eastern Connecticut Branch Bulletin were read by the president. Topics from the second chapter of The Child in the Midst were given by several. Home scenes in Per- sia and Africa, Miss Arnold; Trans formed F'atherhood, Mrs. Keeney Transformed Motherhood, Mrs. H. c Lathrop: Some Moral Aspects, Miss Bates; Child Marriage, Miss Lyman Homes, Mrs. Guild. Tea was served by Mrs. Bingham, Mrs. Lathrop and Miss Bates. Mrs. John Potter read d story \ Picture of God.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
EkONK
Local Relatives Attend Funeral of AL bert GaiIup-Tenants Slip Away to Norwich. E.

MI: and Mrs. A. A. Stanton and MT.
 and Mrs. E. E. Gallup attended the fu- neral of their brother, Albert Gallup, of Hartford, Monday. Burial was in Scotland. Rev. Martin Lowering of the Scotland Congregational church off ciated at the service at the grave MT. Gallup leaves one son, Raymond, aged
 15 years, two brothers and two sisters. At DayviIIe Funeral. Rev. MT. Reynolds of1iciated at the funeral of Mrs. Burnett of Dayville la st week. Next Sunday he will occupy the pulpit of the Congregational church in DanielSon. Miss Sanborn will have charge of the Sunday morning service here. E. E. Gallup transacted business in Hartford Wednesday. MT. and Mrs. Potter have gone from the homo of Jared Gallup to Jewett
 City. --,-,..
 Mrs. Nellie F'rinlz is visiting in Dan ielson. Lucy Crane is keeping house for her.
 Tenants Slip Out to Norwich. | The family living in Alvin -Corey's tenement house folded their tent and silently stole away to Norwich Sum day.
 Several from here attended a meet ing of Plainfield grange Tuesday even ing.
 MT. and Mrs. A. A. Stanton visited the1r son III NorWlch< Tuesday and Wednesday. .-.... Earl Davis has finished saving the Pratt lot.
 Edwin Gallup sprained his ankle Sunday morning. Fifth Number in Pageant Series: The fifth number of the pagea mt series at the Ekonk- Congregational church last Sunday evening was un- usually successful. Miss Gladys Gallup as the spirit of Thessalonica. recited the historical facts very beautifully. The dialogue between St. Paul (IIarry Sayles1 and 7Silas (Charles H. Barber) was we'll given. The poem by Mrs. Thomas Brown, The Holy Grail was recited with fine effect. The music was also much enjoyed and the service was largely attended.
 The programme for tomorrow (Sun- day) will include Miss Julia Sayles as the spirit of Corinth, Harry Sayles as St. Paul, describing his reception in Athens and the beginning of the work in -Gorinth, and Everett Gallup as St. Luke in letter to Theophilus
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
EAST WOODSTOCK
Clover Circles Meeting-SociaI at the
 Church.

Clover circle meets with Agnes White this (Saturday) afternoon. The leader is Clara Eddy.
 Mrs. E. E. Eddy is visiting relatives in Chicopee Falls, Mass.
 Charles Guile is taking a. few days vacation. visiting out of town friends
 c. H. Potter and George Phillips hsAe been in Hartford this week at te1iding hearing at the capitol
 MT and Mrs. May and MT. and Mrs E. F. May and F. N. May and wife attended the' funeral of Asa L. May at Howard, R. l., last Saturday.
 A social was given by Mrs. F. A Chester E. May last Friday cvenins The entertainment was in the church and consisted of a character play The Temple of Fame, and a. flag drill Re treatments were served in the chapel at-the close.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
WOODSTOCK
Mothers Day at School-iIiustrated
 Lecture by Rev. F. B. Harrison.

The Ladies' Benevolent society held a social at the home of MT. and Mrs. George M. Sampson on Friday even ing.
 Mrs. J. J. Williamson has been spending a few days in Danielson.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Bingham of the Springfield schools has visited her mother, Mrs. F. W. Flynn.
 Wednesday was observed as Moth CTS day in the Woodstock Hill school.
 Illustrated Address.
 Rev. r. B. Harrison gave a lecture Sunday evening which was illustrated by the stereoptcCn, The title was Among the Tennessee Mountains.i' MT. and Mrs. John E. Masters of Utica, N. Y, have been guests of Dr. Joseph Spalding.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
PACKER

Arthur Bassett recently moved or the Tarbox place.
 Napoleon Lagassey of Sterling spent the week end here visiting friends.
 Joseph Dows visited schools Wed. nesday.
 Amos Bergeron has purchased the Chapman place
 Albert Willard spent several days recently visiting friends in Wiliman. tic.
 Miss Ida 4. Scott of South Canter- bury is spending a few days with Miss Evelyn Browning.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
RAWSON

Mrs. J. J. Fitzgerald and son, Fran cis, were in Putnam Wednesday.
 Miss Marion Hammond spent several days recently with relatives in Cam bridge, Mass.
 Mrs. Frank Phillips was in Willi- mantle Monday.
 J: Fitzgerald and daughter, Anna, were in Brooklyn recently.
 Charles -Cady was 8 Willin1antic vis- iter Thursday. -tained relatives from Boston recent h. z
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
HAMPTON
Minister Resigns-Benevolent Work Q
 Women's Organizations.

The Medicine company has gone to New Boston, after playing three nights in this town, advertising their medi- cines.
 North Windhan people gave a play here this Saturday night.
 Practical BenevoTence.
 The Ladies' Aid and Harmony clubs met in the chapel Wednesday to tie quilts for Mir. Hopkins family, who were recently burned out. The ladies took their dinner and spent very pleasant daX together.
 Many of the townspeople heard with regret the resignation of George L. Drowne, the Congregational minister read last Sunday morning.
 Leighton E.. Noteworthy is working near Norwich.
 Joseph Burchnall was in Willimantic Tuesday.
 NJ. E. Phillips goes by here daily with a large auto-truck owned by Charles Phillips of Plainield. He is drawing lumber for Ray Bakers new house
Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-06
New London County
 CLASGO
Recent Deaths-Gettina Beifry al
 Bethel Ready for New Bell.

6etnSi HSaoy TOT tNe" 0Sfi'
 stephen Kenyon died at the home of his son. Daniel Kenyon, Wednesday morning after an illness of several weeks.
 The ladies of the Bethel society served a baked bean supper at the home of Mir. and Mrs. R. H. Young last Friday evening.
 Mrs. E. \, Clark will entertain the Ladies' Aid society Wednesday after noon.
 Mrs. Smith of New London was a week end guest of her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Shaw.
 H4r and Mrs. Wilfred Pechie were recent visitors in Plainfield-
 Miss Ethel Miller is teaching in the Burton district.
 Robert Swain of Lisbon. whose death occurred Saturday. was former resident of this town, his wife being the daughter of Mrs Lydia, Pierce. who died a few years ago at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Swain.
 Friends of Mrs. Herbert Pollard were sorry to learn of her illness with diphtl1eria at her home on Walnut street, Wiliimantic.
 Getting Ready for Bell.
 Work will soon begin on the belfry Of the Bethel church to strengthen 1t sufficiently for the weight of the bell, which will be about 1.300 pounds, in- eluding the metal frame. 4 commit tee consisting of I. Q. Burdick. H: L. Burton. SterTy Kinney, r. J. Gustaf- son and R. H. Young has been appoint ed to take charge of the work, also of the painting of the church, which will be done as soon as the weather will permit.