Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-09
JEWETT CITY
Annual Meeting of w. c. r. U.-| Gardiner Class Entertained-chim- ney Fire-Mrs. Joseph Labonte Dies Suddenly.

At the annual meeting or the w. C. T. U. held Tuesday in their room it was the unanimous wish of those pres ent that an expression of gratitude be given all those who assisted in the dedication of the drinking fountain re- gently placed in such desirable To- cation. Special mention was made of the clergy for their willing assistance in song, prayer and scripture, to the children who lent their voices ln song and the townspeople who in various ways added to the interest of the eX- ercises. Those whose interest mani fested years ago in gifts of money which have made it possible to carry out the plan, also those whose sub- scription had been forgotten but were willingly renewed, several business houses in Norwich whose generosity helped the good work, the citizens who so graciouSly gave the site upon which the fountain stands, and the business man who is letting his light shine upon the sparkling waters that weary thirsty travellers may see the bubbling foun- tain and be refreshed, were mentioned and thanked by the union.
 Officers Elected.
 There was no president elected. The vice president is Mrs. Annie c. Soule; recording secretary, Mrs. J. Allen Spidell; corresponding secretary, Mrs. M. B. G. Wilson; treasurer, Mrs. F. E.. Robinson. It is with deep sorrow that the union sees its beloved president leave the chair. Her years of faithful ministration have endeared her to the society and her name will be recorded on it's books among the reliable, staunch supporters of the cause.
 Gardiner Class Entertained.
 The Gardiner class of the Methodist Sunday school was entertained at the parsonage Monday evening. Mrs. Min nie Carpenter was in charge of the games and program. Miss Dorothy Paul sang, Miss Annie Robertson play ed a piano solo and Mrs. G. w. Brom- ley and Mrs. W. c. Jeffers read selec- tions. In one of the games Mrs. w R. Burdick won the first prize and Mrs. Nellie Saunders the consolation. As it happened to be Miss Mary Tinker's were her name and the date of her birth.
 Attended Conference.
 Rev. Albert Donncll, G. A. Haskell, MT. and Mrs. J. c. Hawkins, Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Geer, MT. and Mrs Leon- ard Geer, Miss Mildred Geer. Mrs G. W. Emerson, Mrs. F. L. Kanahan, Mrs. A. D; Chapman, Mrs. T; B. Keen, Mrs. G. w. Robinson, Mrs. c. D Wolf, Mrs R. H. Howard, Miss Clarissa Geer, MT. and Mrs. w. H. Whiteman, Mrs. Mar tin Davis, Thomas E. Lee attended the Plainield conference Wednesday.
 Stubborn Chimney Fire.
 Tuesday night at 12.3O the alarm for a chimney fire at the home of John Barnett was sounded on the Baptist church bell. The firemen were at the fire in short order. The blaze was be- ieved to be all out but broke out again. Seven extinguisher tanks were used, the men working nearly two hours before it was subdued. Many people were awake in the borough on account of election returns and went to the fire.
 Brevities.
 Peter Cooper and Miss Bessie Cooper came from New York this week that MT. Cooper might vote here They have returned to New York to spend the winter.
 Mrs. Arthur H. Strickland of Mid dletown is visiting at H. E. PauPs.
 George T. Burdick returned from the sanatorium at Attleboro Wednes- day. He is under the care of a grad uate nurse who will remain with him for the present.
 Mrs. H. T. Thurber of Westerly is in town visiting friends for the week.