Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-16
SOUTH WTNDHAM
The Late cEarisa Edward Spencer Meeting of Sewing club--Ths Weeks Visitors.


 Charles Edward Spencer was buried Thureday from his home near South Wtndham. just over the boundary line in Lebanon. MT. Spencer was born December "A. 1881, the son of Ieabod and Ruth Clark Spencer. He was direct descendant of Sergeant Thomas from Bedfordshire, England. in 1882. A son. Samuel Spencer. settled in Windham, now Scotland. John Spen- cer, son of Samuel was born and died in Windham- Jeduthan Spencer. Spencer. was killed while raising a bell to the belfry in the Scotland church in 1872 and was buried in a private lot in the town of Scotland The late Joseph B. Spencer and Mrs. Zados Babcock were children of 1cha- and half brother and sister of the de- ceased. In 1887 Mir. Spencer married in Willfmantic, Harriet Haskell. who died in 1913. They had three children, two of whom survive them, Frank ". and Mrs. Arthur C. Sweet, both of South Windham.
 Mir. Spencer in his younger days was very active in Lebanon politics and served as justice of the peace and grand juror. He also represented the town in the legislature and served on the committee on insurance.
 MT. Spencer was one of the organiz- CTS of the Lebanon Creamery Associa- ton and served as director.
 When he was nineteen years of age he joined the Windham Congrega- tional church of which his wife was also member. He had been active in church work, serving on the church committee and at the time of his death was clerk and treasurer of the branch church at South Windham, and | had been chairman of the committee | 9i11Ca if nrRanizad Mr GnGnrar was one of the substantial men of-the community and his success was gained through his own efforts.
 The funeral was held at two o'clock Rev. M. R. Plumb officiating. It was | largely attended by relatives and friends from Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. There were beautiful floral tributes from the South Windham church, the family and many friends.
 Burial was in the family lot al fWindham. During the services at the house the following solos were sung by Mrs. Charles Hahn: Asleep in Jesus" and, Nearer My God, to Thee"
 The surviving nieces and nephews include George H. Spencer, assistant Palmer and Miss Alma Spencer oi l West, Somersville. Mass, Arthur Spencer living in the west and Frank l Spencer of Hartford.
 Personal Mention. | Mrs. Frank Clifford has as her guest her mother Mrs. Chesbro of Norwich
 Miss Rena Loonis is visiting Man l chester friends. Mrs W. B. Hoxie entertained Wed nesday. Mrs. W. E. Phillips of Soutt Coventry and Mrs. Phillips daughter Il Mrs. Stillwell of. Westerly l Clifford Hoxie of Sound View wal at his home over Sunday. l Mrs. James Main has had as hel | MT. and Mrs. E. L. Palmer and chil. dren were in Plainffeld, Thursday calling on E. Windsor.
 Mrs. W. c. Card was in Mosup Wed nesday the guest of her cousin Mis- Hattie Phillips.
 Mrs. Clarence Avery has been visit ing at the home of her parents il l Uncasville.
 Harry Avery was at the staffor, fair all three days.
 The K: K. K sewing club met witt Miss Ethel Golden, Wednesday eve ming.
 Miss Portia Branche of Norwicl was the guest recently of Miss Rem Murdock
 Harold Shaw and Frank Beckwitl both of oNrwjch. were guests Tuesda. of the latter's parents. MT. and Mrs Frank Beckwith.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Chamberlil attended Stafford fair Wednesday,
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Putoz leave thi (SatUrday) morning for a two weeks visit with their son, Louis Putoz ant family of Hartford.
 Waterford Simons of Norwich Tow was here attending C. E. Spencer !, funeral.