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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
NIANTTC
Conductor Peabody Buys the Arnold Property-Start On Waterman Cot tage.

Conductor George Peabody of the Shore Line Electric Railway, has pur- chased Mrs. Arnold's residence, in Washington avenue, and will take possession immediately.
 Mrs. Olivet M. Case has closed her cottage in the Pines, and is the guest of her brother in Hartford.
 Lincoln Harding has gone to Essex where he has employment.
 Mrs. w. H. Dorman; who has been in Norwich several weeks, caring for Mrs. R. B. s. Washburn, returned
 Homer Dorman of New London was the guest of his father, w. H. Dor man, Monday.
 Start On New Cottage.
 Dorman Brothers are driving g. well for MT. Waterman of Hartford, who has started the erection of a cottage for use with his family during the summer months. The brick piers and other supports for the foundation have been put in place.
 Rowland White has returned from a business and pleasure trip to Hart ford.
 James E. Hurle has returned from a visit to friends at North Haven.
 Mrs. J. c. Soden has gone to Hart ford and Springfield to visit relatives.
 Mrs. Seigel Winnewerser of Hart Ioru, TOT number or years sum mer resident of the Grove, was here last week, the guest of Miss Eva M. Potter. She returned home Monday
 Leighton Winnewerser has secured work in New Haven.
 R. B. Gorton, who has been confined to his home several days, i'll with grip, is able to be out.
 Samuel Rogers Sr, who is i'll, is reported better.
 Mrs. Lucy Miner of Lyme has been visiting her son, Mail Carrier J. Percy Morgan and family in the village.
 Miss Emma B. Whaley is visiting in Montville
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
NORTH FRANKLIN
Winners of Prizes At Meeting of J. w.
 Club,

Miss Irene Cruthers of Norwich is spending several days with her aunt. Mrs. J. J. Mahoney.
 Miss Nettie Ward of Wf1limantic was a weekend guest Of her mother, Mrs. T. H. Ward.
 Mrs. Frank Wibler Of Larchmont, N. Y, spent several days with Mrs. A. R. Race.
 J. J. Mahoney spent Friday in Glastonbury.
 MT. and Mrs. William Loomds of Greeneville were guests Thursday of Mrs. Lucius Browning.
 Miss Mildred Manning is spending several days with her aunt, Mrs. Ernest Manning, of Thamesville.
 Miss Sarah Webler has returned to her home in New York, after three weeks visit with Miss Rena Race.
 Five Tables of Whist.
 The J. W. club met Thursday with Mrs. A. T. Browning. Five tables of whist were played. Prize winners: first, Miss Florence Redwood; sec ond, Mrs. Jennette Hoffman. Sand wiches, cake and coffee were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
New London County
LEBANON
Birthday Party for Lois Fowler-vaI. entine Social at Baptist Chapel - Grange Installation.

Mrs. George Chappell Is entertain ing her mother from Hebron.
 Richard Bishop spent a few days re- gently with Herbert Sweet and family
 The following attended the Social Corner picnic in Willimantic recently: Mrs. George Foster, Mrs. Myron Peck ham, Mrs. Henry Briggs, Mrs. Ned Burgess, Mrs. John Philips, Miss Addie Hallen and Miss Mary Standish.
 Mrs. Mary Williams is spending @ few weeks at Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mrs. Joseph Abel and Mrs. Benjamin Peckham are visiting the formers daughter, Mrs. Anna Hall, near Bos- ton.
 MT. and Mrs. Karl Bishop were re- cent guests of relatives in Hartford.
 Mrs. Marcus Hazen of Leonard Bridge was visiting friends in town,
 Among those in Norwich from this place Wednesday were: Mrs. Arthur E. Hewitt, Mrs. William Clark, Mrs. Henry Briggs, Mrs. John Burgess, MT and Mrs. E. A. Hoxie, Mrs. Irwin Hewitt, Miss Gladys Hewitt, Ed Caples and George Davis.
 Birthday Party.
 Little Lois Fowler, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clemont Fowler, entertained a few friends last Thursday afternoon in honor of her second birthday. Dain- ty refreshments were served to the little folks.
 Sorrow For Miss costelIo's Death.
 The townspeople were surprised to hear of the death of Miss Annie B. Costello, who was burned to death. Miss Costello was teacher on Babcock Hill and was well liked by both pu- pills and their parents. Miss Ruby Sweet is teaching on Babcock Hill, filling the vacancy caused by Miss Costello's death.
 Valentine Social.
 A valentine social was held in the chapel at the Baptist church last Fri day evening. A variety supper was served. A musical program was en- joyed during the evening. Over fif- ury.
 The Lebanon Athletic basketball team went to Willimantic and played the Thread City Cyclers of that place The score resulted 43 to IA in favor of the Lebanon team.
 A number of the young people from this place attended the dance at South Windham last Friday evening.
 Several from Lebanon attended the Pomona Grange meeting held in Nor Wich, Thursday.
 Mrs AdelI Spaulding was in NcT- Wich and New London, Thursday on business.
 c. J. Aber was in New London, Thursday.
 Fred Aben returned Tuesday from Brooklyn, N. Y, where he has been visiting his cousin, Royce Loomis, a student at Pratts Institute.
 Miss Alice Bishop, of Bozrah, was the guest of Mir and Mrs. Otto Pultz Wednesday evening and attended Leb- anon Grange meeting.
 Grange Installation.
 Lebanon Grange met in Grange hall Wednesday evening for installing officers for the ensuing year, who were installed by State Worthy Master Davis, assisted by Miss Alice Bishop of Bozrah and Mrs. Karl Bishop of this place. There was 9 good at tendance and a bountiful supper was enjoyed after the meeting.
 MT. Albert HoXie is visiting friends in Woburn, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
PENDiETON HILL
Death of Miss keziah Kinney-Miss
 Fanny Maine Dies at Rochester.

Tdnny mdIne DieS at f1OCnSSIeTs
 Government entomologists were working in this section last week Fri day and again this week Tuesday.
 The Ladies' Sewing society which met with Mrs. George Palmer Thurs day of last week was well attended and a very pleasant day was spent.
 Miss kinney's Death.
 Miss Kesiah Kinney, an aunt of Homer Kinney, died Wednesday morn ing at the home of her niece, Mrs. Wm. White with whom she has made her home for several years.
 4 additional grip patients have been Mrs. Harris Boardman and Miss Susan Cook. The latter mas been unable to return to her studies for the past two weeks.
 Mrs. B. G. Palmer and son, Rich ard, spent Wednesday with MT. and Mrs. Prentice Miner.
 Misses Winnifred and Cecile Pal mer spent the week end at their homo here. returning Monday morning IC their schools
 Miss Thompson of the Hill school and Miss Chapman of the Laurel Glenn school were in attendance at the Friday. Miss Chapman remained with friends until Sunday afternoon.
 Shedding Ties.
 Malcolm Thompson has had three teams sledding ties from the Billings farm.
 Death of Mrs. Maine.
 Word has been received by local rels tives of the death of Miss Fanny Maine of Rochester, New York. Miss Carrie A. Ryder of this pla @ has been with Mss Maine and her sister, Miss T,llZa Name for several wears.
 Thomas F. Wheeler and son, Moves, were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. c. Dwikht Thompson of Stonington.
 Supervisor Swift visited the Hi!l school Thursday of last week. |, The sleighing in this section was never better. The snow, and hail came so as to lie level and there are no snow drifts. as Is usual here on tie Hill.
 Mrs. Oscar Miner has sold her horse to purchaser in Voluntovn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
NORTH STONINGTON
The Magic Mirror Follows Valentine
 SuPPer-Meeting of Federated Mis-
 sion Class.

The young people of the Congrega-
 tional church gave a valentine sup
 Der in the vestry Monday evening. The
 room was prettily decorated in red
 and white, this color scheme being
 carried out in the arrangement of the
 tables and the dresses of the walt
 resseS. After supper there was music and an entertainment, The Magic Mir TOT. The part of the magician was taken by R. A Moore. Other parts were carried by R. B. Hutchins, MrH.
 R. A. Moore, Miss Anna Wheeler Mss Emma Patillo, Miss Esther Radcliffe, Miss Harriet Holt, Miss Edith Hew- it, Miss Edna Gray and Miss Ethel
 M. Pendleton.
 Mission Class Meets. The Federated Mission Study class met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Lucian Drury. The | topic was Japan. Interesting ad. dresses were made by MT. Drury and | Rev. O. D. Fisher. Following the CT.
 H. NJ. Pendleton pouring. and a pleas
 ant social hour was enjoyed. At Fellowship Meeting.
 Rev. o. D. Fisher, MT. and Mrs. J. I D. Avery, Miss Alice Avery and her
 guest, Miss Louise Lawrence. Mrs. T. F. Norman, Mrs. H. M. Pendleton, Mrs.
 H. B. Beckett and Ralph P. Wheeler N Mystic Wednesday.
 Seven Join the Grange. At the last meeting os the grange seven initiates received the first and | second degrees, which were conferred l by the Ladies !cs co team of the
 grange. Since the previous initia- tion, the team had undergone some | change in it's personnel, Mrs. Aagie 5. Hull taking the place of Mrs. Ber- tha c. Hooper as one of the leaders and Mrs. Reuben D. Cook succeeding Mrs. George W. Tryon as master. The ladies' degree team of the local
 grange gave the farce, The SuTraget-
 tes' Convention, which i. gave here
 short time ago, in Ashaway Thurs
 day evening. >
 Mrs. Charles A Gray of Ledyard
 spent Wednesday night with Mrs. T.
 P. Norman.
 Miss Marion White visited Mss Ruth Maine at Willimantic over the weekend. Philip E. Gray is suffering a severe attack of measles.
 Discontinues Studies. A. L. Townsend has discontinued for 1 the present his studies in Boston UnI- versity.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
SALEM
Social Evening at Home of MT. and Mrs. G, J. Murray-SchooI Board Meets.

Mrs. G, J. Murray-School Board Meets.
 Miss Mabel Few is spending some time with Mrs. Nelson Webster aat Hillside farm.
 Arthur Kingsley is visiting his par ents, Mir and Mrs. William Kingsley. Ira Clifford and Wesley Brown were Colchester visitor Tuesday.
 G. J. Murray spent Tuesday in FitChville.
 James Clark returned last Friday aft CT spending several at his home in Greenwich.
 Abraham Siminowitz was a caller in Norwich Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. w. w. Hanney spent Tuesday in Colchester.
 Social Gathering.
 A social gathering and meeting was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. G. J. Murray Thursday evening.
 c. I. Beebe was a Norwich visitor on Wednesday.
 On account of the stormy weather of Sunday the Sunday school was the only service held in the Congregational church.
 Archie Francis of New London spent Sunday at Hillside farm.
 Visited Schools.
 Supervisor J. A. Young of Colchester visited the schools in town last week and conducted a teachers meeting in the Central school last Thursday The school board held its monthly meeting last Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
GOSHEN
Snow In Woods Knee deep-PouItry Club Members to Test Hens Laying Qualities.

Jack Frost from the far north was visitor here early this week. The temperature of his icy breath varied in different location; the lowest re- ported here was 24 degrees below zero, early Tuesday morning.
 A number from Goshen were in Norwich, Wednesday.
 The present snow Is the deepest for some time; in the woods 1t is nearly knee-deep.
 After the storm the words of Snow bound were brought to mind.
 Ponds Frozen Again.
 Ponds that had become free of ice are again frozen and ice of good qual- ity and thickness was being cut n the paper mill pond this week.
 J. s. Stark had a valuable COW chol1ed with a piece of corn cob A veterinarian was called and the anil nal was soon relieved.
 Poultry Club Plans Test.
 Six members of the Goshen poultry club are to select six hens from their stock and try them out for their lay ing qualities for six months, begin ming March 18th.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
SOUTH LYME
Ladies of Historical Society Give
 Valentine Party

The ladies of the Historical Society of Little Boston, gave valentine party at the Lee House, Tuesday eve ming, which was very enjoyable af- fair.
 Miss Marie Bosser has resumed her duties as teacher in Little Boston,
 Miss Wilhelmina Douglass of New London is visiting relatives here this week.
 Mrs. F. C.. Payne attended the fu- neral of Mrs. w. c. Fish at New Lon don.
 Miss Bertha Maynard of DayviIle is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Peter Its.
 Miss Frances A. Chadwick, who has been ill with grip, is somewhat inn proved
 Thomas Welch of Westerly is nak- ing lengthy visit to his brother, E. P. WeIch.
 Miriam Champion was recent guest of Miss Helen Waterhouse
 Arthur Miner returned to his du- ties at Groton, after spending Sun day with his family here
 MT. and Mrs. s. Curtis Egglestone entertained at whist recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
SOUTH GRISWOLD

Benjamin W. Young spent the week end at his home here, returning Mon day to his work in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. William Wesemann were in Jewett City Saturday.
 Clarence Luther returned Monday to the Norwich Business college.
 Miss Elvira McGovern is employed in the American Thread mill in Gias- go.
 Oliver M. Young was fin Jewett City Monday.
 The Ladies' Add society meeting was held at the home of Mrs. R. H. Young with a good attendance.
 MT. and Mrs. Lafayette Daniels have returned to Waterford.
 Friends of Miss Fern Richardson are sorry to hear of her illness with scar let fever.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
FRANKLIN
Pupils Have SIeighing Party Wash
 ington Exercises-Personals.

Mir and Mrs. Enoch Cheney of Lis bon were guests Friday of Mrs. Her mon Gager.
 Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson and Ruth Parker Robinson were in Willimantic, Friday.
 Miss Faith N. Gager was a Norwich visitor Wednesday.
 On account of the storm Sunday there was no service at the Franklin church.
 The subject for the morning ser vice at the Franklin church will be Our Nations Great Men,
 The Ladies Aid society Is making preparations for a social to be held at Mrs. Louis Smiths next week.
 The No. 8 district school went on a sleighride Wednesday evening. Miss Maine Is the teacher. There were twenty two in the party.
 Exercises were held in No. district school Friday, in commemoration of WaShington'5 birthday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
NORTH LYME

Mrs. Francis Purvis is seriously i'll.
 Mrs. William Sisson, Miss Dorothy Sisson and John Evans were in Salem Wednesday calling at H. A. Rogers.
 w. M. Sisson is able to be out of doors after long siege of grip.
 Mrs. Minnie Durkin is housekeeper at the parsonage during Mrs. Purvis' illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
HAMBURG

Supervisor Frank Shearer held @ teachers meeting in Sterling City schooIhouse Friday afternoon, Feb. Il
 E. D. Dickinson was in town on bus mess last Wednesday.
 James Wood of Chester was a Ster- ling City visitor last Friday and Sat- urday.
 The body of Mrs. Mary Ely Bas- sett, wife of Rev. Austin Bassett whose death occurred in Hartford Feb 11th, was brought here for burial on Monday afternoon in the Ely ceme- tery.
 Ernest Ely has returned to hie studies at Storrs college.
 Miss Carrie Bill spent the week end in Saybrook, the guest of her sister, Mrs Lord
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
UNCkSVnLE
New Club Meets-End of strike-Ath- letic Clubs Tournament.

Miss Bridget Kelley entertained a few friends recently at her home in Palmertown. Part of the time was devoted to pinochle, with the follow ing scores, Miss Helen Lennihan HOO, Miss Minnie Chapel S30, Miss Mary Lennihan 630, and Miss Addie Miller 50. Vocal and instrumental music with selections on the phonograph were enjoyed. Sandwiches, cake, cof- fee, ice cream and fruit was served The young ladies are talking of or ganizing a club and are planning to play out a series of games for the highest scores at the end of the sea- son.
 Closing Up Walden Estate. Orville c. Walden, who has been in Walden estate, has nearly sold out his stock preparatory to closing up the business.
 The vacancy caused by the resigna- tion of Miss White, who has been teaching in the Uncasville school. has been temporarily filled by Miss Hemp stead.
 Joseph Rousseau has moved his family to Sterling where he has ob- tained a position.
 Mrs. George Rice of New Haven has been spending a few days as the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Os- borne.
 AS a result of the recent strike, sev- eral Polish families have moved out of the village.
 Burial of Mrs. Fuller,
 A prayer service over the body of Mrs. Fuller was conducted Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Fuller in Pequot The body was taken to Putnam for the funeral and burial.
 Henry Church has purchased a pair of draught horses of Norman c. Latin rop.
 Returns From Cuba.
 Miss Nan Robertson who has been spending a few weeks with friends on the island of Cuba, has returned to her home in Palmertown.
 Mrs. Lena Rogers is entertaining her aunt, Mrs. Ruth Beckwith of East Lyme.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Church, who have been spending a few days in Hartford, have returned home
 New Club Meets. The club known as the c. R. s. which was organized at its first meet ing with Mrs. Thomas Watt, last week, was entertained at the home of MT. and Mrs. Frank Miner by their daugh- ter, Miss sNettie Gridleys business session was held at which the fol- lowing officers were chosen: President, Mrs. Thomas Watt: treasurer. Miss
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

ety Is preparing to hold a special meeting of the young people next week to discuss the Campaign for Millions, to be followed by a social time.
 MT. and Mrs. William G. Park have been in New York for few days.
 Mrs. c. J. Tucker, with her daugh- ter, Margaret, have returned home, after visiting her daughter, Mrs. R. Eadie in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
OLD MYSTIC
Interests Of the churches-iee Cutting Begins Agafn-Miss Burrows Attends Charity Ball.

Rev. Fred Coburn, pastor of the Bap- tist church preached Sunday morning on the Disciple Whom Jesus Loved and Whom He Loves Today. Ais subject for the evening was The Bpistle of Love, but that service was omitted owing to the severe snow storm.
 Rev. William Crawford of the Meth odist church preached Sunday morning from the subject, Do Not Worry CultI- vate Cheerfulness.
 The evening service was omitted on account of the storm.
 Rev. MT. Crawford will preach on Sunday morning. February goth, on
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
MOHEGAN

No services were held at the church Sunday on account of the storm.
 MT. Kent, who has been i'll for sew era1 weeks, is improving.
 MT. Rush has new automobile.
 A number from here attended Fred Smiths funeral in Norwich Tuesday.
 Charles Perue lost one of his horses recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

Men Serve Chicken Pie Supper-J. B, Bates Filling His Stafford Icehouses.
 There was a good crowd at the chicken pie supper served at the Con- gregational church by the gentlemen.
 J. B. Bates with several men went the first of the week to Stafford to fill his icehouSes at that place.
 The Clover Leaf Club was enter tained by Miss Myrtle Fitch last week.
 The farmers are busy filling their icehouses this week.
 MT. and Mrs. Lynwood Crary spent Thursday at James La Points in Griswold.
 Schools in town were closed last Friday because of the teachers meet ing held in Norwich.
 Several from here attended the Pomona Grange held in Norwich, Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
Service On Stormy Sunday.

The usual church service was held last Sunday morning, in spite of the snow storm. Rev. MT. Potter spoke from Corinthians: 18th chapter, 2nd verse.
 A cottage prayer meeting was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. A. James, in the Stoddard district, We'd nesday evening. Those attending from the village enjoyed sIeighride, through the kindness of R. Irving Hurlbutt.
 Mrs Harriet F. Crandall and Mrs Harlan Pierce, returned to their home in the village Sunday, having spent two months in Washington, D. c. and several weeks in New York city.
 Mrs. James M. Potter. who has been l., with Mrs. Fred Lowell, arrived home last Friday
 Mrs. William Brooks of Hartford, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Delphine Fish.
 Jesse Fox of Middletown spent Sunday at the home of Miss Kate B. Colver at the Navy Yard, joining Mrs. Fox, who Is spending some time there.
 Courtland E. Colver of the W. R. Perry Ice Go. made a business trip to the ice ponds at State Line last Fri day.
 At D. A. R. Meeting.
 Mrs. Delphine Fish and Miss Alice Satterlee attended meeting of Anna Warner Bailey chapter, D. A. R., of Groton and Stonington, at the Mon ument House, Groton. last Thursday.
 Mrs. Myrta Mather visited at the home of MT. and Mrs. Albertus Mather of New London recently.
 Miss Grace A. Chapman, teacher of the village school, attended the Teachers Institute in Norwich, last Friday.
 Tracy Smith, who Is in the employ of the New Haven railroad, visited his home Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

The Woman's Missionary society will hold the February meeting at the home of Mrs. Angus Park, Thursday Afternoon, February 24th. Mrs. VIII liam Zumbro of Madura, India, will be present and will give a talk on the work in India with which she is con- nected.
 Lincoln Program.
 Rev. G. c. Pollock, of Norwich, preached an excellent sermon in the Congregational church at the morn Ing service last Sunday. At the Sun day school hour, special program suitable to Lincoln day was given, a special offering being taken for the A. M. A.
 The social committee of c. B. soci-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
Natural History Leaaon,

America, cannot be an ostrich" says President Wilson. And the only other animal that eats everything Is the goat, and America cannot be that, either.-CIeveland Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

Opium is third on the list o& or0SQ1a exports, following tobacco and GW- rants.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
HANOVER

Mrs. William M. Zumbro to Address Missionary Society-LincoIn Pro- cram Given,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
AS Expected.

Absolutely no surprise win be ocoa,- stoned by the gazetttng of General Popaoffsky to the command of the Russian bomb corps.-Boston Tran script.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
OAKDALE

Changes in Teachers Appointments MT. and Mrs. Percy s. Palmer at Old Point Comfort.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
PRESTON

Men Serve Chicken Pie Supper-J. B. l Bates Filling His Stafford Icehouses.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19
GALES FERRY
Invitations to Williamson HurIbutt Wedding-LocaI Young Man Wins West Virginia Bride-The Weeks Happenings.

Invitations have been received by local friends of Frank Roy Hurlbutt to his marriage with Virginia, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs Matthew Mod dock Williamson, in the Kanaroha Presbyterian church, at half after eight o'clock, Saturday evening, Feb ruary 20. at Charleston on Kanawha, West Virginia MT. Hurlbutt's boy hood home was in this village. He is a graduate of Yale, and Is now prac- ticing law in the South
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

c. NJ Beebe of the Center has bee confined to the house for several day with grip
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-19

Rev. George Potter, father of Rev. James M. Potter, of the M. E. church of the village, was discharged from the Lawrence Hospital, New London, last Saturday and returned with his son to the parsonage here. Rev. MT. Pot ter had been under treatment there for some weeks