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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
NIANTTE
Death of Timothy kelIey-Repairs to be Made About Congregational Church-Grove Notes.

MT. and Mrs. Warren Parks of Penn avenue will move to New London soon.
 Howard Wadsworth has returned to his home in Meriden after short visit here.
 Blford Rogers has been entertain ing a friend from Hartford.
 Arthur Atkinson has returned from a visit to relatives in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Burial of Timothy Kelley.
 The body of Timothy r. Kelley was taken to New London Tuesday morn- ing for burial in St. Mary's cemetery. MT. Kelley died at his nome in York avenue about o'clock Sunday morn ing. He was 6S years of age and had been ill for some time.
 Improvements will be made about the Congregational church as soon as the weather permits. There have been some donations for the work
 Pine Grove Notes.
 Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Robbins, who are passing the winter in Auburn, Maine, are expected in the Grove in a short time. It is understood Mrs. Robbins has leased the restaurant for the com ing season.
 R. L. Manwaring has concluded a visit to relatives in Meriden and is as- sisting his son, Norman E. Manwar- ing in moving from New York to his new residence at Freeport, l.. I. MT. Waterman has finished work on his new cottage and has returned to his home in Hartford. Francis Matthews of Hartford Is making a visit to friends in New Lon don. MT. Matthews is a summed visi- | tor to the Grove.
 Mrs. Ellen V. Weir has been enter taining her brother from Providence | R. l., at her bungalow in the Pines. Miss N. M. Webster has concluded visit to MT. and Mrs. William Belk- ] nap in Bridgeport, summer visitors al the grove.
 pr. and Mrs Cyril c. Clark have moved from the Stone House farm where they have passed the winter, tC | their cottage in the grove. | Miss Nellie Webster of the grove is visiting in Hartford and New Britain MT. and Mrs. c. A. Bell, who are oc- cupying their cottage at West Palm | Beach, Fla, will open their summer residence at Pine Grove about June 1 Dorman Brothers have made repairs | to their cottage which was damaged | by fire some time ago.
 Mrs. Norma Rockford, who has beer | passing the winter in Cuba and Flori- da, is expected at her bungalow in tht Pines next month.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
SOUTH GRISWOLD

A c. Green called on his daughter. Mrs. Philip Desjard1nes. in Jewett City. Monday.
 ], c. Bill was a visitor in North 6tonington this week
 Rey. and Mrs, John Thompson and daughter, Gladys, attended the con- ference in Norwich this week.
 The Ladies' Aid Eociety met with Mrs, F. H. Clark. Wednesday after noon,
 There will be no services at the Bethel church Sunday,
 R, II, Young was e business caller in Norwich, Monday,
 Mrs. Fl, E, Palmer is visiting friends in New York.
 T. N sprdiek spent the week=epd
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01

Miss Ellie Ladd entertained a few young friends Friday, it being her fifth birthday.
 Mrs. Cruthers of Norwich spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. J. J. Mahoney.
 Miss Lydia Johnson is spending two weeks in West Hartford, the guest of Mrs. Josephine Hart.
 Mrs. Mary Rogers of Norwich is spending several weeks with Mrs. J. D. Simpson.
 Misses Dorothy and Florence Loomis and Fred Abel of Lebanon, and Royce Loomis of Pratts Institute of Brook lyn, N. Y, were callers on Mrs. Emm ! Warner Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Earl Rogers and daughter Barbara were dinner guests Sunday of Miss Blanche Spencer.
 Miss Helen Comagee was a recent guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. W. Geer oi Norwich.
 Mrs. Albert Stiles was a guest one day last week at Mrs. William Smiths
 SIsishride to Lebanon.
 Reuben Manning took a party of twenty on a sleighride Saturday eve ming to Lebanon, where they were en- tertaired at the home of Mir. and Mrs Willis Fuller.
 At Social Corner Gathering.
 Mrs. Frank Tracy. Mrs. Frank Rock wood and Mrs. Fred Race attei ded the Social Corner gathering Thursday al Aunt Abby's, Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
NORTH STONINCTON
Recent Pruning ,Demonstrations-Re
 publican Caucus Held Thursday.

Rev. O. D. Fisher, superint andent of the Congregational Sunday school. ronducte5 an interesting review of the lessons of the quarter at the session Of the school last Sunday. All the classes participated in the exercises.
 Guests st Maine Home - Mrs. James of New London, MT. Miner Of New London, Mrs. Batty and daughter of Norwich Mrs. Ingraham :nd daughter Of Mystic were guests at the home of Mir and Mrs. Leonard MIIne Sunday.
 Miss Sarah Thompson Palmer of Pendleton Hill spent Tuesday night With Mrs. c. W. TrEon.
 Miss Ruth Maine, Miss Alice Coon md Miss Elizabeth Prodell have beer visitors in town this week.
 Chester L. Howe, formerly a teacher n Wheeler school. but now teaching in Portsmouth. N. H., called on friends '. town early in the week
 Miss Hattie A. Wheeler of Stoning- ;cn has returned home after spending several weeks with her cousin. Mrs. D. V. Bissell.
 Miss Dora T. Maine arrived home Tuesday after an absence of two months spent with friends ir Provi- 6ence
 Miss Jessie Pendleton of Preston Plains visited her grandmother, Mrs. T. P. Norman this week.
 Mrs. O. D. Fisher and Master Ros- COG D. Fisher will go to Norwelly Mass, suburban to Boston, today (Saturday) for ten days visit with the parents of Mrs. Fisher.
 Mrs. E. H. Knowles is i'll.
 Pruning Demonstrations.
 The United States department o1 agriculture. under the direction o1 County Agent F C. Warner, gave 8 pruning demonstration at the farm o1 Mrs. H. B. Beckett and another at the farm of J. D. Avery Wednesday,
 The Ladies' society of the Third Baptist church held a sewing meeting Thursday with Mrs. H. NJ. Perkins enjoying picnic dinner at noon.
 Republican Caucus.
 At the republican caucus Thursday afternoon George A. Thompson, Calvir A. Snyder, George H. Stone and E Frank White were chosen del- gates tC fEe state and congressional conven. tions to be held in Hartford Il and F
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
LEDYARD
GeN- -se w. Palmer to Rebuild on Site of Burned Birch MiII-Hearing on Spicer Estate.

Rev. G. F. Goodenough preached on Sunday morning from Matthew, 4th Sth verse.
 Mrs. Alfred J. Clark, who Las been staying 2 few days with her daugh- ter, Mrs. Thompson, returned home Sunday.
 Birch Mill Burned.
 The birch mill near the residence of George w. Palmer was burned to the ground Saturday night, It Is not known how the fire started. MT. Key holds, the owner, has already com menced to build a new mill and Is still ordering birch. He wants to get 300 tons before the season closes The price paid for birch delivered at the mill is S5 per ton.
 Cattle Had Been Neglected.
 Joseph E. Holdridge and Leeds Hold ridge have purchased five head of stock from Donald Stiffle of New York. These were the cattle that the Humane society took away for want of some thing to eat and had them boarded at Clarence Knights. Several head haE died before the Humane society was notified. They were in charge of MT Ingraham, who lived on the Stifle farm.
 Probate Hearing.
 A hearing on the estate of the late Edmund Spicer was held Tuesday. George w. Spicer, John w. Spicer and B. E. Spicer are the administrators.
 George w. Spicer of Deep River is interested in fruit growing, having nearly 5000 apple trees. He states he is going to have large crop O. peach es, the buds having not been injured.
 The schools in Ledyard closed Fri day for one week vacation. There will be no changes.
 Officers and Committees.
 The Ecclesiastical society met or Saturday afternoon and elected the following officers: Billings T. Avery collector; Isaac G. Geer, treasurer The society committee consists of William l. Allyn, Billings T. Avery and Johr M Cray
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
SALEM
Norwich Minister Breaches at congre
 eationaI Church-Personal Mention.

Rev. J. O. Barrows of Norwich Town preached in the Congregational church Sunday morning.
 The Y. P. $. c. F. service Sunday evening was led by the vice-president. Miss Mabel Few.
 Rev Lernuel Frink of Norwich will occupy the pulpit tomorrow Sunday morning.
 James Beebe was recent caller in Norwich.
 Sherwood Miner and son, Charles spent Sunday with relatives in Mill linston.
 Mrs. Edgar Beebe and daughter. and Archie Francis, of New London, were guests Sunaay of MT. and Mrs. Nel- son Webster, at Hillside Farm.
 Henry Darling of New London was a weekend guest at the home of his aunt. Miss Ella Darling.
 Arthur Porter of New Haven spenS Sunday with friends in town.
 Mir. and Mrs. G. J. Murray and son, Ronald, were callers in BoZrah recent ly.
 Miss Lida Darling of New London spent Sunday with relatives in town.
 At East Great Plain.
 Master Charles Miner is spending the vacation at the home of his uncle Wellington Miner. at East Great Plain MT. and Mrs. Carl Rogers and so7 Lester were Colchester callers Mon- day.
 Charles Ray of Colchester was al Crystal Spring Farm, Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
FTTCHVHLE
Five Per Cent. Increase in Wages at
 Palmer Bros. Go. Mill.

Mrs. John Hill and children of Nor wich are visiting Mrs. Hills parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Eastland
 Miss May Eastland of Norwich is visiting at her home here.
 MT. and Mrs. Tyler Winchester and infant spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Nelson Winchester.
 Alpheus Nye and family have moved to Fort Point.
 Mrs. Clifford Cantlin and daughter Rena of Bristol are visiting the for mer's parents, MT. and Mrs. John Brown, ST.
 Peter Gribbin of Moodus is visiting his father, John Gribbin.
 Master Eddie Nara returned to his home in Bozrahville Saturday after spending several weeks with his grand . mother, Mrs. Mary Nara.
 Miss Mattie Barnes of Ashwillett is a guest of MT. and Mrs. E. c. Wheeler.
 Wages Increased.
 A notice was given by the Palmer Bros. Co. of an increase of per cent in wages of the employees, to take ef feet Monday, beginning March 27.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
WATERFORD

u6rs. G. M. Minor is visiting friends -n Litchield.
 H P. Lanphear lost a valuable horso recently.
 George Herdt. Jr., is able to be out after being confined to his home by illness.
 Charles H. Peabody is improving from the effects of a bad fall which broke two ribs.
 C. A. Gallup has returned from g business trip to New York
 s. B. Manwaring of OsvTegatchie avenue has recovered from g. recent at tack of grip.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. T. Rose of Pleasure Beach have returned from a pleasure trip to Philadelphia.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. A. Comstock of Quaker Hill have been entertaining their son, who is a student at Wor- t-ster Polytechnic Institute, on his Easter vacation.
 Mrs. E. s Dunshee has returned to her home in Philadelphia after spend ing a few months with Mrs. Charles B. Totman of Quaker Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
New London County
CL.ASGO
Work to Start on New Cement Store- house-Ladies' Aid Society Enter tained.

As soon as the weather wit permit, work will be commenced on the new stockhouse for the American Thread company. It will be made of cement blocks.
 Thomas Eccleston and family will occupy the tenement recently vacated by Mrs. Hall.
 Peter Mitchell and family, who few years ago moved to Williamsville, have come to the village to reside. friends in New York for a few days.
 J. G. Bill was a guest recently of Mir and Mrs Clinton Ecclestcn.
 Notwithstanding the bad travelling there was a good attendance at the Ladies' Aid society meeting held at noon. The next meeting in two weeks will be at the home of Mrs. P. J. Gus tafson.
 Rev. John Thompson is the guest of Norwich Town friends while in attend snce at the N. E. s. conference.
 Want Pastor Returned.
 At the fast quarterly conference of tte Bethel church there was a unani- nous vote for the return the coming year of Rev. Mir. Thompson. Children Contributing to BattIeship
 Fund.
 Considerable enthusiasm is manifest ed among the children in GlaSgo Scnoo1 over the invitation of Marjorie Sterrett A 13 year old schoolgirl of Brooklyn, to contribute a dime to helr build a battleship which she wishes to be called America. The little girl stated I- a letter (which co mt adenidaRc. . in letter (which contained a dine) to q New York paper that she came from C line of soldiers and was a true blue American" The sum of s1.75 was contributed in the senior room and S260 in the primary, which amount Till be sent by the teachers to a Bos- ton paper and then turned over to the New York paper.
 Funeral of Mrs. Susan crunb.
 The funeral services of Susan Crumb who died in Preston, were held Fri Gay, with burial in Preston City ceme- tery. Mrs. CrumO was a former resi- dent of this town.
 Frank Gardner was elected a dele gate to the s. \. E. conference from che Voluntown N. E. church.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
HAMBURG

Miss Mabel Martin has been obliged to close her school in MiddIefield for 8 short time on account of illness, and is at her home in Hamburg.
 Miss Jessie Harding spent the past week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. l.. D. Harding.
 The dancing class met Tuesday evening.
 George wf1kie, who is attending school in Hartford is spending a few days with his parents at Elys Ferry.
 Rachel and Jewett Tiffany, who are attending school in Deep River are spending their vacation at the home of their parents, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Tiffany.
 Mrs. Harry Clark and daughters ot North Lyme, were Sterling City visi- tors last Thursday.
 Mrs. Leonard Otis Is entertaining her sisters, Maggie and Minnie Tyn- da:I. of Jewett City.
 Mrs. Elbie Rich and children of Northampton, Mass, were Bill hill wis., itors the first of the week.
 Miss Ada Harding spent the past week at her home in Sterling City.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

Mason Gray is moving from Fitch vile to the Douglas farm owned by Horace Perkins.
 Wylie school had a vacation last week. The teacher, Miss Marion Blakeslee. enjoyed her vacation at her home in Lebanon.
 B. F. Colburn has hired part of S. L. Barber's house and farm and is moving there this week.
 Luther Tanner Is visiting his broth CT, William Tanner in Wakefield, R. I.
 John Whitman has moved to the John Tanner Chapman farm.
 Luther Tanner, who has occupied part of 5. L. Barber's house for the past year, has stored his furniture for the present.
 P. B. Saunders, who suffered a shock recently, is improving.
 James H. Dixon has finished saving the lumber on his wood lot.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
PRESTON

B. E. Burdick is moving from the Dwight Benjamin place to the Myers place.
 Deacon N. A. Brown is visiting among friends here.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Con- ~regational church met in the vestry Wednesday afternoon. The Ecclesias- tical society held a meeting at the same time.
 Shelton Keneston is spending his vacation at his fathers, Rev. L. M Keueston.
 Schools in town closed this week for their Easter vacation.
 The Clover Leaf club met this week with Miss Marjory Willis with ter present. A very pleasant afternoon was spent.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
HANOVER
Mems Club Elects offeers-Next Con- ference of Six Churches to be Held at Jewett City.

The committee of the Mems club of the Congregational church reported the list of nominations for officers Sunday and the following were electeds Pres ident, John P. Selune; vice president, Law Armitage; secretary, Ralph D. Standish; treasurer, Harland M. Har- rison. A special meeting of tho club and all men of the congregation will be adressed by Rev. Arthur Varley of Taftville next Tuesday evening.
 Next Conference at Jewett City.
 The conference of six churches will be held at Jewett City Congregational church, Wednesday, April 9th. with sermon in the morning by Rev Mir. Reynolds, of Lisbon; afternoon, of Norwich. and George H. Hyde O. Norwich Town.
 Supper and Play.
 The Ladies' Guild held a supper at the vestry Wednesday evening The the c. E. double quartat and drama, Aunt Deborah's First Luncheon" The characters in the play were Mrs Jane Travers, Miss Nellie Dyson, Mise Mrs. Warfield, Miss Alice Hadfield Mrs. Cartwright, Miss Gladys Crombie Annette, Miss Euphemia Souter; Mary Miss 'Georgiana Souter; Mrs. Deborah Smith. Miss Fife Abelard.
 Back from Elm City.
 Mrs. James Bennett has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs Harry Andrews in New Haven.
 Mrs. F. c. Way and daughters Elizabeth and Frances, are visiting a the home of MT. and Mrs. Angus Park Mrs. Michael McMahon was called to Westerly, R. I. by the illness of he, granddaughter. Miss Mahon. MT. and Mrs. Nathan A. Benne have returned to their home, after | weeks stay in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01

of Rixtown, were recent callers !n North Stonington.
 Clarence Palmer Of wethersfield has been visiting relatives in town.
 Mrs. L. weltin and son Gus, from Norwich, were at their farm hero turing the week.
 Mrs. Charles Palmer and Miss Lucy Irene Pierce of North Stonington, were Sunday callers at Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Mains.
 P. II. Clark and children Henry, stephen and Evelyn, of Rixtown, were Sunday callers on Mrs. Julia A. Grumh snd c. F. Hayward.
 s. Ahlberg recently lost his horse Bella.
 Robins in hocl1s and Phebe birds have made their appearance as though 5pring had come at last.
 Monday a large flock of wild eeese want -nzaz>4nss.aA-na-th-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS

has been very bad. The mail carrier found it too dangerous to attempt driv- ing through the drifts which were not shoveled out. Local people ask for passable roads in return for taxes and other town dues.
 Arthur Ma.honey was home from Norwich over Sunday.
 Charles Browning has been a recent visitor with his brother, who is ill.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
PARTY FOR GUEST.
Mrs. M. H. Furber Entertains in Honor
 of Aunt's Birthday.

Mrs Melvin H. Furber entertained a company of women at her home Tues day afternoon, in honor of the birth day of her aunt, Mrs. Annie Hooper of Arlington, Mass, who Is spending a few weeks as the guest of Mrs, Fur Der and her mother, Mrs. Henry Dart. The guests were schoolmates and friends of Mrs. Hooper and were. Mrs Burtig Dunbar, Mrs. William Stoddard, Mrs. Beckwith. Miss Ruth Darrow of New London, Miss Alice Hooper of Norwich, Miss Eloise Landphere Mrs. Charles 4. Chapman, Mrs. Charles G. Turner, Miss Ella Turner, Miss Susie Wood, Mrs. William Webster, Miss Stella Coen. The afternoon was pleas antly spent the time devoted to story telling and "reminiscences. Mrs. Fur Der, assisted by Miss Stella Eoen, served sandwiches, olives. pickles. cake and cocoa. A special feature of the lunch was a largo fruit cake decorated with red, white and blue candles, Mrs
 Hooper received numerous handsome gifts from those present, with post cards candy and flowers from others.
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-04-01
FRANKLIN

Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson and grand son Arad Robinson were in Wf1liman- tic Saturday.
 Miss Faith N. Gagsr was a recent Providence visitor.
 Miss Lydia Johnson is the guest of Mrs. Josephine Hart in West Hart- ford.
 ing sermon at the Franklin church will be, The Tragedy of the Soul.
 Herbert Wheeler of Taunton, Mass, has been a recent guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Herbert Wheeler.
 Mrs Emile Date was a recent Will GTnantic visitor.
 Miss Gertrude Gallup of Norwich