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Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
HEBRON
Faster Taken to St. Jeseph's Hospital
 One More Whist in Library Club

Faster Taken to St. JesePh's Hospital
 One More Whist in Library Club
 Series.
 Rev J. G. ". Herald was taken to St. Josephs hospital, Willimantic on last Sunday. He has been i'll for some time with kidney and heart trouble. The people here wish for his speedy recovery
 F. T. Smith returned from the hos pital last Saturday, much improved in health.
 Miss Addie Jagger is ill at he~ home. Miss Julia Perkins, 2. nurse, IS caring for her.
 Miss Sadie Raymond is visiting at her sisters, Mrs. Clayton Lords.
 The Library Whist players have one more club meeting after this week They gave g. dance in the town hall on Friday, February r.
 Charles Hough was in town over Sunday at Mrs Mary Porter's.
 The suffraEette league will meet at Mrs. Edward Horton's in Februar7-.
 Mrs. A. L. Bissell is visiting her son is East Hampton.
 Miss Ruth Griffin is staying at len 1y Futchins in Columbia for a while.
 Miss Dorothy Clark has returned from long visit to her brothers in Hartford.
 Mrs. Frank Waldo was called to Malboro on account Of the illness Of her mother who is quite aged.
 Kenneth Little is threatened with pneumonia.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
EkONK
Second In Series Of Pageant Services Given at the Church-Adelress By County Agent.


 The second in the series of pa seant services was given last Sunday even inS and in spite of a stormy night a good audience was present
 Miss Edith Samborn as the Spirit of Damascus gave Q very fine history of that city. set in the heart of the most beautiful country in the world. She was dressed in the Syrian costume of the days of Paul. and recitea the long nlopolcgue without q break The verdict It was very well done' was
 Harry sayles as St. Paul. was very effective in the recital of his con version and teaching in Damascus, his flight into Arabia, and return to Jerusalem. after three years. The music was unusually good. The violin solo by Frank Zedoin, May My Walk be Close with God" was finely rendered.
 Mrs. George Gallup, gave ag a reel tauon solo, St. Paul, by Mend elsson It was very well done. The pastors roreEord on the uses of great men
 The progran1e for next Sunday eve ming will be of unusual interest. St Paul describes his return to Jerusalem the diStrust of all the disciples. but Barnabas, who recites his conversion and speaks of the community Of goods His finding of St. Paul and vouchins for him. Thomas Brown takes the part of Barnaba.s and Mrs. Thomas Brown represents the spirit of Anti och, the second capital Of Christianity and gives a. brief history of the citv from it's founding to the coming cf the followers of Christ. Onesinlus. the boatman and former slave of Philemon is represented by Leon SayIes. Miss Margaret Tanner the spirit of Jerusa- lem, recites Each in his own Ton que, and the choir as the mob shouts Christian: Christian! Christian!
 Mrs. Saunders Seriously III.
 MT. and Mrs. Berry Wilcox and Mrs Carrie Wilccx spent Sunday with Mrs Saunders, who is very i'll at the home of DT. Stanley Maine, in North Stonington.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. B. Gallup spent frlday at the home of Mrs. Josephine GaIlup, near Pendleton Hill
 k. Bryon Gallup sold two nice cows to James Doyle of Platnfeld. Monday.
 This cold weather keeps the farmers busy replenishing tho wood pile.
 G. Howard Gallup was confined to hls bed last week with grip.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Gallup went to boston saturday to hear Ben Hur and spent Sunday with Rev. and Hrs. AL pert Stanton, Of Natick, Mass.
 Murray D. Lincoln. of Norwich. Agent for New London County I'm PFoEenleFt League, gave a fine ad- dress before the Ekonk Grange. Fri day evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
MANSFIELD CENTER
c. E. Societies of Storrs and Spring Hill Join Local Branch for c. E. Day Meeting.

The Christian EndeaVor societies of Storr and Spring Hill accepted the invitation of the Mansfield Center so- ciety to join the last named society in the evening service on Christian En- deavor day. A special programme had been arranged and the history of the different societies was read. There were between forty and fifty from Storrs and twenty to twenty-five from Spring Hill.
 improved the sleishing.
 The Young Peoples club enjoyed g sleighinG party to Wiliinlantic Febru- ary 5.
 Robert Stearns took the Willing Workers through the Windhams on his sled last Friday afternoon. All en- joyed good supper at the Nindham Inn.
 Miss Florence Olin and Miss Edith Huff spent Sunday at Miss Oin's home here.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. o. Perry are spend inga few days at their summer home here.
 Miss Daisy Gottschalk spent the week end at her home.
 Harold Wyman spent Sunday with his parents here.
 Miss Lucy Paine has returned from visiting her sister in Branford.
 The library directors held a meeting at George Aliens February 3th.
 Miss Esther Josephon spent q part of last week with her. mother in Windham Center.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
WELLINGTON
Church and Personal Interests-Fu neral of Miss Marion Sparks-Rob- ert Ricketts Dead

G. N Smith was on a lecture trip in Delaware last week. This week he lectures in 4AnsonIa- and other places in the western part of the state.
 A meeting of the grange was held Friday evening with an attractive progTa n1rne.
 On Sunday morning there were 72 at Bible school and g good attendance at church and at the observance of the LorJ's supper. The sermon was by reading from the gospel Of John Of the teaching Of Jesus regarding the Holy. Spirit. The registering of neT,' members adds interest to the Bible school from week to week
 Many of the Slavonic -TeiGhbors are very interesting. It is said of one that he is familiar with eight differ ent languages and dialects and very well informed regarding conditions in
 Miss Alice F. Pratt came home from Sufield, Thursday suffering with cold and sore throat, but returned 10 take up her duties as teacher Mon day.
 Death Of Miss Sparks.
 On Friday death came as q release rom long suffering to Miss Marion Sparks, aged 66. The funeral was held from her home Tuesday, Rev. E ". Darrow officiating. Miss Sparks was the daughter of the late Origin and Celeste Sparks. and WAS a native and life long resident Of this town. The Sparks family was of the Sld stock, her father being a brother Of Jared Sparks, historian and president of Harvard university. Miss Sparks was fond Of music and Q good vioiinist She leaves two brothers, Henry of Mansfield, and JoEiah of this town and sister. Julia living in Mansfield. News has been received Of the death on Saturday at his home in Elizabeth, N. J.. Of Robert Ricketts, for several summers 9 guest at Hillside farm. Josiah Sparks came from Hartfrd hospital SIonday
 Miss Fuller. teacher Of the Centre school, is in New Haven for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
SOUTH WINDHAM
Flsrida Tourists Like Location Birthday Psrty-lecture on War Countries.


 Friends ot Ar. and Mrs F. l.. Peck ceiVed postcards from them saying that they like down there very much and are gaining in health.
 lIr. and Mrs. Alfred Card are being entertained by relatives in Hartford while attending the automobile show. Miss Caiista. Eackus has as her guest Mss Vera Jewett of Hamyton.
 Birthday Celebrated.
 James Adams celebrated inc 20tn anniversary of his birth Saturday by a reception given to his young friends at the home of his father. The enter taiCnlent consisted of music, games and refreshments.
 Henry E. Scribner started at 3 o'clock NIcdn esday afternoon for Otisneld, Me, Jo attend the funeral of his mother
 c. E. Social.
 The Christian Endeavor society held .. social il the church Wednesday evening. The entertainment consisted of music and games. Cocoa and cook ies were served.
 aIr. and Mrs. Charles Hahn of CoCantviilc have been visiting the lat tors mother, Mrs. Mary LaG'1han1. John Adams and family have moved from the Fox house into one Of C1uiI- Ec-G smiths houses.
 9Irs. William C. Card spent Wednes- day in Now London.
 Miss Irene Lc Claire had as her guest OEe- tho week end Miss Leona Lambert Of TaftvlIe.
 The third iii a series of six lectures or the countries now at war was given in the church Thursday evening" the subject Of this lecture being Great Britain
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Third Lecturn Given.
POMFRET CENTER
Grange Inspection and instaIlatiens-
 Address on Suffrage.

Everett F. Brown inspected Bolton Grange Tuesday and installed the
 Mrs. E. F. Brown has returned from a visit in Worcester.
 State Deputy w. E. Price. of Ware house Point. inspected Wolf Den Grange, Wednesday evening and as- sisted by Deputy Susie c. Williams of Brooklyn and Mrs. Frank Haines in stalled the following officers for 1915: Master, Frank IIaines; Overseer, Newell A. Badger; Steward. Walter Il. Brown: Lecturer. Elizabeth T. Brown; Assistant Steward, Raymond Whitehouse; Chaplain, Alice E. Will bur: Treasurer, Willis Covell; Secre- tary, A. Roxanna Slye: Gate Keeper, Ellsworth Coven: Pomona. Margaret White; Ceres, Dorothea Wetherbee; Flora. Gertrude Darling; L. \. Stew ard, Virginia. Sharpe.
 Mrs. Walter J. Bartlett of Putnam spoke on Woman Suffrage.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Addressed Ministers Meeting.
BOLTON NOTCH

Dr. AI 1T. Maine. NJ ". Howard. Emery Strong. M-. and Mrs. L. S. Maine and Mrs. 9I. '. Howard attend ed the funeral of Mrs. Nettie Wisner in Hartford Friday.
 Mrs Maud Woodward was a Hart ford visitor Friday
 M W. Howard was in Manchester Thursday.
 Mrs. T. x. Skinner and son, William and Mrs. Kate Skinner, visited in Manr hester, Tuesday.
 Mary Cross and Harry visited in Hartford Sunday the guests of the for-->eF'e mot ilsr.
 ". ?. Rice was in Hartford Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Selezet Dramatic club gave the drama. Between Two Lives at Dudley
 Miss Nellie Lowe has returned from
 Miss Nellie ToYe has returned from visit to East Thompson.
 4 farmers institute was held under the auspices of SeneXet grange last Monday in Grange hall.
 Nr. anu Mrs. Marshall of Provi- deuce are staying with MT. and Mrs. A. F. Scranton.
 Martin Nelson is i'll from a severe cold.
 r. F. Rockwell is home from New York for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
To Form Organization
HOLLAND
Study Club Rl.ets-EirEnday Party For
 Twin Daughters.

There was a Missionary meeting on Sunday evening at the Co1ifsregationaI church. The speaker was Mrs. Hank ennlayer, Of New Mexico.
 The Union Congregational Study club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs John Fl. Steele.
 The annual pig supper will be held in the town hall soon.
 The Ladies' Aid society met in the town hall Wednesday last. The social dance was last Saturday evening.
 Birthday Party.
 A birthday party was given by MT. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett for their twin daughters, Catherine and Margaret Bartlett, January 29.
 Thomas D. AfacRae Of Schenectady. x. Y, has bought the Frank Aldricf1 place.
 Mrs Charles $. Iuybut has been ill. Miss Ruby E. Brown of Winsted spent Sunday in town
 MT and Mrs. HaI-ry Crandau have been spending 6 few days with MT. and Mrs Alfred Mayer.
 Mrs William Bzroer fas been ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
ROCKVILLE

Thomas Wright fell last week dur ing the icy spell and broke his left forearm near the wrist.
 Erlo Barber moved the ThayeE fam lies to Wyoming Monday.
 Mrs B. E. Pendleton and daughter Marion, of Pleasant Orchards, Ters callers at Woodcrest Sunday
 Sleighing was excellent a few days last week, but the rain soon spoiled it.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
CLARK'S CORNERS

Mrs. R. E. Clarke and Miss Eunice Bakken are visiting the formers $ daughter at Wary icl1, F. l.
 Fielder Neff, who is at St. Joseph s hospital. is improving.
 Miss Grace Watson has returned to New London after visiting her sister
 John Scott is suffering with an in fected hand.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
WILSONVH.LE

Mrs. E. $. Cpharn and son Stewart were Putnam visitors Wednesday,.
 Miss Sarah Smith of Webster was with her brother Monday
 Mrs Upham entertained 8 friend from Oxford Tuesday.
 Norman Town took the school chii- dren with Miss Chiids. teacher for a sleigh ride Thursday
 Hugh Duffy was a Putnam visitor Wednesday.
 Hazel Frink. who is at work in Webster. Was at his home Sunday.
 Mrs La11eor entertained a friend from Webster "Wednesday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Dramatic Club Gives Play,
ANDOVER
Woodman lniured-Ministers' Assoeia. tion Members Send Letters sno Flowers to Rev. J. c. w. f1ereld.

Peer Johnson, while choppinG trees had the aSe slip and enter his right foot instead. Surgical aid Has obtain ed and five stitches were taken to close the wound. He has been confined to his bed since
 Miss Dixon entered d Hartford hos pital Wedn nesdsy to be operated on for throat trouble.
 Representative Horace J. and Mrs. Bacl1us left for New York Friday to be gone for several days.
 Addressed Ministers Meeting.
 Rev. John J. Locllett addressed the association of ministers for Willi- mantle and vicinity Monday, his topic neing The Problems of the Minis try Preceding this Rev. c. N. Nor -is save a complimentary dinner to the ministers and their wives. There was a good attendance. A letter Of sympathy and flowers were sent to Rev. J. G. ". Herold, of Gilead who is in St Josepl1's hospital, Whitman tic, through an attack Of Bright's dis ease.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

 Raymond Rider of Mansfield. Mass, i is visiting his mother, Mrs. AIpheus Rider
 Mrs. Patrick AIillette, Miss Mary J. Millette, Arthur Mathieu and Narcisse Caplette spent Sunday ir Woonsockct ly with lung trouble. Lea, little daughter of 1Ir. L.evalley, returned here with them for an indefinite stay. Mrs Jennie Dowd and infant 0augh- Mass, having spent several months with Mrs. DoWd's parents, Mir. and Mrs. William Carpenter, whose daugh- ter. Mrs. Gardner, is very ill with lung trouble.
 Home from Yale.
 Earl Russell Bragg of Yale has been spending several days with his par ents. MT. and Mrs. Charles Bragg. Miss Louise Tillingf1ast has been visiting her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Waldo Tillinghast. in Plainfleld. Miss Olive Dutton of GreeneviIIe has been visiting Mrs. Howard Clarke.
 Mrs William Jewett is visiting her mother in South bridge, Mass. Miss Stella Lafrance has returned to her studies in Providence, where she attends Brown university.
 Who the PeddIers Are. PeddlerS are numerous as present but as they are females and earning QOiJdGS TOT the Alllg IaUSnrSTS SO- ciety in this village, they receive warm welcomes at the homes and liberal patronage. Doughnuts, brown bread, yeast, popcorn balls and 1ulled corn are among the peddlers' goods.
 Mrs. Henry Trudeau and son Will liam of Noosup were Sunday visitors here.
 Mrs. John Stone of Providence has been visiting her father, Nathaniel P. Thompson.
 Mrs. Israel Seguir1 is i'll.
 Nj orTis Lewis, son of Samuel Lewis, has recovered from diphtheria and is able to attend school
 Frank c. TillinghaSt is i'll. Rev. John H. Broderick of Norwich was 8 visitor here Tuesday.
 WilfTed Lawson is recovering after a surgical operation at a Worcester hos pitaI.
 Back from Oklahoma. Edward Cutler has returned from Oklahoma, where he annually spends several months purchasing broom corn, which is sent east to be sold. Burned With Acid. Mrs Edward Gallagher burned her face Tuesday with carbOiic acid which she was taking from g, shelf to use as a Gisinfectant in her sink. 4 physician was called to attend her. Hiram Handy has moved to Plain field
 tgnes, youngest daughter of Peter BourQue, is confined to her home by l Illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Washington County, R, l.
HOPKIN'TON
eport-Schooi Rooms Funigated- Shoulder Injured.

The monthly meeting of the school committee, adjourned from Feb. 7st. was held at the home of the clerk, Miss Clara. A. Olney. in Hope Valley, Err day afternoon. Bills were ordered paid 10 the amount of S406O. Supt. Henry J. Wheeler read his report for the quarter ending January 1st last. The school census returned by the eHum % orator. Frank IT. Crandau. was exam ined and the slips tabulated. The to- tai number enumerated was 426, an in crease of 34 over. last year.
 Fumisated School.
 Health Officer Daniel E. Blake was in Hope Valley last Saturday and fu- misated several rooms in the school house, as several case of scarlet fever had appeared among the pupils. one case being that of one of the teachers in the school. The school has been closed for a week as a precautionary measure.
 Injured by Fall.
 Thomas Dorr Maine fell on the ice last week and badly strained the lisa- nents of his shoulder. He is staying at the home of George T. Kenyon at present.
 The community social was held this week Wednesday evening at the home of Amos II. Kenyon in Tomaquag Val ley.
 The ladies of the First IIopkiuton Seventh Day Baptist church gave a
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

Finding a negro ransacking her room. Marion 1OuoWay, I5 ears Otu, of Atlantic City, \. J., entered the room, locked the door. threw the l1ey out the window and Srappled with the burglar for ten minutes until the police arrived.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

baked bean supper in the parish house in Ashaway Tuesday evening, follow ed by q programme in which the clli1- dren were utilized and perforrneS their parts very nicely, winning much deserved applause.
 Mrs. Harold NJ. Lewis is visiting q her former home in Burriilville.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
STAFFORD
Interesting Programme Arranged For Grange Meeting-Athletie Assoeia- tion Planned.

Master Kue1l has been the guest of his parents this week.
 Grange Programme.
 For the meeting Of Stafford grange next Tuesday evening, the lecturer has prepared an interesting programme. one number being a roll call to which each member has been invited to res pond with an a5lcedote of or quota ton from Washington or Lincoln.
 The cottage meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Wei5oer Wednesday Y evening. Subject, The Call Of Samu- sl.
 Mrs. Anna Meade of Aielrose, Mass, is the guest of Mrs. F. J. Glover and other friends.
 Miss E. Barrows of the Johnson Memorial hospital is ill
 To Form Organization.
 Those interested in the Stafford Ath- letio association will call a meeting soon, that an organization may be formed with committees to cover sports Of baseball, hockey, track games, etc.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Holland County COLUMBIA
Funeral Of Albert srown-Late lee
 Cutters-Mik Carriers Troubles.

The funeral of Albert Brown was held at the Congregational church Tuesday at o'clock, Rev. E. F. Fzoote officiating. Burial was in Columbia. ceneter9-. The bearers were $. F.
 West, William A. Collins, Fred A.
 Hunt and James P. Little. MT. Brown, who was S5 years of age. is survived
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
SOUTH WELLINGTON
Eleven inch Ice Being cut-Man With Fractured Skull May Live-Debate on Suffrage.


 Franklin Gurley was home from Am herSt college over the week end.
 Work was resumed by the Perry Ice Co. last week Friday. The ice is below the desired thickness, but will pass, being about eleven inches.
 Walter Colburn and Joseph Nedried are sick. The trouble IS thought to be grip.
 Fractured Skull.
 Joseph Benkozzy who was injured by fall in the ice house of the Per ry Ice company last week Friday and who was taken to the Johnson hospi- tai in Stafford is reported to have sus- tained a. fracture of the skull, but is likely to recover.
 No Decision on Debate.
 The debate on equal suffrage in So- cfal hall Monday evening brought out a large attendance. The people were kept interested from the start. The programme had included other mu- sical numbers that had to be omitted on account Of the illness of Walter Colburn and Joseph NedIied. HoWeveT. there was a piano duet by Mrs Walter WesterheIG and Miss Julia, Denmau, Q song by the mems chorus and d song hy little Walter Benson that was the hit of the evening. No judges were appointed OF the debate, the decision being left to the audience who decIin- cd passing on the question. It is doubtful if any one had his views changed by the argument but all had an interesting time and that was the main thing
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13

paste which poisoned me. My face broke out with pimples aud they itched and burned so that 1 was obliged to scratch. The irritation was so great that l could not sleep at night and my face was disfgured.
 "I tried all kinds of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
STORRS

Grange Confers Dearses-Dramatic Clubs Play-To Observe c. E. Week.
 Rev. NIr. WoUIf of Iartford occu- pied the local pulpit on Sunday
 About thirty members Of the Chris tan Eudeavor society attended the union service at Mansfield Center on Sundav evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
BOLTON
Grange Inspected and Officers installed
 Annual Church Meeting.

Worthy Deputy E. E. Brown Of Pom fret Center inspected Bolton grange, No. 47, Tuesday evening and assisted by Mrs. J. A. Loomis and Miss Maude F White installed the following off = cers: Master, F. D. Finley; overseer, R. C. Eaton; lecturer Miss A. N. Loomis; steward. Frederick $. Doane; assistant steward, Afy-ron Lee: chap lain. Miss Alvcrd; secretary. Mrs. F. D. Finley; gateheeper, Maxwell Hutch insOn: Ceres, Miss Mary Mathein; Pomona, Miss Sarabel Piorney; Flora Miss Olive Hutchinson; lady steward, Miss Josephine Matiiea. Twenty-four visitors were present. Speeches were made by Deputy Brown, Worthy Mas ter Walter Ravens ana C. IT Schell of Coventry and George Merritt of AcdoVer. At the close of the meeting q supper was served
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
Grsrge Mestinq.

The regular meeting of Mansfield grange was held Monday evening. 4 large class received the first and sec ond degrees. There Was music by Miss Bergcl and MT Hauscllild, Mss Whitney read q paper and Mir. Daniels Of Aiiddletown gave q brief talk.
 Mrs. Paterson IS visiting her daught- CT, Mrs. II, L. GarTfgus. Mrs. Garri- gus entertained on Wednesday and Friday afternoon
 Dramatic Club Gives Play.
 The Collage Dramatic club save the play, Ministers Friday evening to a. large and appreciative audience. The proceeds are to be used to buy scenery for the College Window dis play which will be given on the stage in the new Armory during Junior week
 New Semester Begins.
 Christian EndeaVor week will be ob- served here next week as many of the students were away. The new semes- ter begins Tusday. There were no classes Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-02-13
EAST WOODSTOCK
Library Sociai-Last Weeks sIeiobino
 Parties-To Observe Peace Sunday,

J. $. May has been spending q. few aays Tn Howard, R. l., with his brother Asa L. Way. who has been i'll with pneumonia. He is gaining slowly.
 Renesslear Coombs is confined to his pee, having an attack of indigestion. Hr. and Airs. II. E. Comings and MISS Howard attended the library so- cial at Mrs. Ira D. Bates last Friday eEenl1s. There were 50 in attendance. Whist was played and q. social borIT refreshments being served.
 Now in San Diego.
 Winthrop C. AIdrich. who for the past eight years has been in Taconla Wash, IS now located in San Diego Cal, and after visiting the exposition mere will later go to San Francisco Mrs. Elmer |. Aldrich and daughter Nyft1e, also of Tacoma, are spending 9 lev weeks in San Diego. visiting. CalrleS Aidrich and family
 Missionary Meeting.
 = m5sslonary meeting was held V ednesday afternoon with Mrs. John U. Aidrich with an attendance of 20. AfS. LlldCnlau had charge of the or0- Sr&mme. assisted by Mrs. Ezra Ma. the topic being The Child at School RefFeshnents were served during the social hour
 sIeighine Parties.
 last week. George Wethereu took a last week. George NVtthereII took g. psf tS ot l2 to Putnam 10 attend a meeting in the congregational chanel 1hursday. There were large delega - uonS from North and the E;u parishes. The same evening 75 Swedes euiovec5 2 sleigh rido 10 Putnam, returning to their church It the Hill for supper,
 Ieace sunday will be observed al the C3nSFeGa Ional church next Sunday.