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Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
EAST THOMPSON
Funeral of Charles TourteIotte Held Friday-Meeting of the Kings Daughters.

Charles Tourtellotte died Monday afternoon at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. F. c. Ross. He had been an invalid for the past twelve years. About two weeks ago he received a slight shock from which he did not fully recover. Beside the daughter he leaves four sons, two of whom are in the West one in Hartford, and an other in Pascoag, R. I. He had a very clear conversion at the age of fifty two and united with the Methodist church, where he has been a steward for many years. The funeral was held Friday at one o'clock at the house, Rev. Frank Chamberlain, offic- iating. Burial was in East Thompson cemetery.
 Kings Daughters Meet.
 The monthly meeting of the Kings Daughters was held at the Inn, Feb
 ktmball Bros. are having a quantity of logs drawn to their mill
 A large auto-truck has brought a load of goods to the Emerson place owned by MT. Golding of Boston which looks as if it was to have ar occupant.
 Herbert Robbins and family have all been suffering with grip colds. Miss Annie Robbins, who is visit ing her sister in Worcester, is il witt | grip.
 Freedmen's Aid Sunday. Sunday, Feb. IS, wil be observed as i Freedmen's Aid Sunday. The specia program prepared by the board vii be used in place of the regular morn. | ing service.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
MONTVILLE
Dorothy Chapman Has Birthday Par ty-Ten to Join Baptist Church.

The Ladies' Missionary society o1 the Union Baptist church met with Mrs. Latimer Friday afternon.
 Birthday Party.
 Dorothy Chapman entertained sew eral friends at a litle birthday party at her home Saturday afternoon Those present were Mabel Wilbur Dorothy Church, Agnes Eggleston Mary Gero, Alice Chapel and Marion Chapman.
 Mrs. Estelle Miller has returned from Providence where she has beer spending several days.
 Mrs. Melvin Turber is entertaining Mrs. Annie Hooper of Boston.
 Theodore Noble of New London call ed on friends in town Sunday.
 Ladies' Night Planned.
 Pequot council, No. 125, K. of C. are making plans for ladies' night Feb IS.
 The Montville Athletic club is t. give a dance in March. Howard Kelsey is employed in A C. Swans garage in New London. At the communion service at tn Union Baptist church Sunday morn ing ten candidates were received fo, membership.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
ASHFORD
Surprise Party, With Several from
 New London Present.

William Poole of, Wallingford spent Sunday with his family here.
 MT. and Mrs. George Darling of Southbridge were at Roland Corbin's over Sunday
 Koza Gabor, who has been employed in Bridgeport for the past three months has returned to his home here
 Ralph Poole was in Wallingford on Monday and Tuesday.
 Surprise Party.
 Thursday evening of last week MT. Grant was given a surprise party. Among those present were Miss Teresa Brown, Miss May Donahue, Miss May Collins, Miss Estelle Collins, Miss May Savage, all of New London, and Mrs. Frank Greene, Herbert Brown and F. H. Brunette and family. They had quite an exciting time getting through the deep snow and drifts. There were recitationS, music, and a lunch Of sandwiches, ice cream, cake and cof- | fee. It was a complete surprise and thoroughly enjoyed by alL
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

The conservation meeting of the Christian Endeavor society will be held Sunday evening and will be led by Miss Florence Perkins. Special music will be provided by the music committee.
 Adelbert Weldon has sufficiently re- covered from an attack of blood pois oning to be out of doors.
 Miss Edith Thompson of Willimantic is spending the week with her aunt, Mrs. Homer F. Wood.
 The Christian Endeavor society gave 8 valentine social in the chapel Fri day evening in charge of Miss Julia Guild, chairman of the social com mittee.
 Alfred Abbe took party of young people for a sleighride Wednesday evening.
 Delegates Chosen.
 The Women's Missionary Society met with Mrs. M. R. Plumb at the parsonage Tuesday. There were twen- ty-one present and the time was spent in sewing and listening to the program which included the second chapter of the Kings Highway, which was given by Miss Grace Bates and Mrs. F. E. Guild. Mrs. Pegrum, the president was elected delegate to the thirtieth anniversary of the Congre- gational Home Missionary union to be observed in New Haven. March
 
 Mrs. F. E. Guild and Mrs. Ada Lar rabee each gave jitney tea for the benefit of the missionary society Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Robert Pegrum returned Tues day from @ ten days visit with Wau- ! regan relatives. 1 Miss Mary E. Little, who has beer ] visiting her aunt, Miss Mary D. Lit 1 tie, returned to Springfield, Mass. l Tuesday.
 Benoin Bates has returned to West. | field, Mass, and Miss Abigail Bates tC | New York.
 Food Sale Nets $21.63.
 A food sale held in the library las 1 Saturday netted S21.63 which will gC toward the purchase of new books Arthur Stiles of Willimantic enter, tained the clerks in the City grocer! store with a sleighride, stopping at tho Bingham house for dinner, Monda! | evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
CANTERBURY GREEN
Lincoln Memorial Sunday-Paper by Rev. Dr.. 6. II. Howe Read at Meet
 ing of Ladies, Socieky-$75 Fire Loss

Lincoln Memorial Sunday tomorrow at the Green is to have more than its usual observance. Frank Hoxie, su- perintendent of the Sunday school, had put much thought into the pro- gram in which there will be word from older people who remember Lincoln and younger ones who have learned of him. Lincoln's love for God and his country will be remembered in the offering which will be for the work of the American Missionary associa- ton.
 The Sunday evening Christian En- deavor meeting had for its subject, The Consecration of Influence-Heb. 10: 1928. The leader, Mrs. James La throp.
 Last Sundays sermon was one of a series which have used Christ's parables as showing his teaching that religion is relationship between God and man, as shown also in mans re- lations with his fellows. This Sun days subject was The Goodly Eel lowship or The Fine Art of Living With Others. Text Matt. IS: 33.
 pr. Howe's Paper Read.
 A paper loaned by Rev. Samuel R. tion and War; their neutral relations was read at the meeting of the La dies society Tuesday at Mrs. William Miller's. The following Is the ladies committee for the chicken pie supper: Mrs. T. L. Wilson, Mrs. Lewis Lyon Mrs. Wm.e Miller. The ladies are re- l hearsing a farce
 Miss Mary Potter, assistant super visor of schools, was in town last week School is in session again but many children are absent still i'll with the 1 grip.
 Walter Burdick has been i'll, also ! Stephen Babcock, whom Willie ExleJ has helped therefore with his work
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
LEBANON
Friends Congratulate Mrs. Benjamin Feckhan on 85th Birthday-Mrs Elizabeth c. LilIie Active at 95


 Miss Ruth Patton was the week end guest of Miss Ruby Sweet.
 Eddie Erickson and MT. Fox gave an entertainment consisting of banjo solos, recitations and dancing in Grange hall last Friday evening Dancing was enjoyed after the enter tainment.
 Miss Grace Patton of WillimantiC was the week end guest of her aunt Mrs. Charles Martin.
 Straw Ride Party.
 A party of seven enjoyed a straw ride to Willimantic last Saturday even ing and attended the moving pictures. E. A. HoXie and c. M. Geer attend ed the directors meeting of the Coun- ty Improvement league last Saturday at Norwich
 George Allen of Versailles was a caller at E. A. Hoxie's Monday
 c. NJ. Geer was in Willimantic Tues day.
 Mrs. Peckham 35. Mrs. Benjamin Peckham celebrated her S6th birthday Feb. 4th. She re- celved many postcards and other re- membranes during the day. A dainty luncheon was served to the 19 friends who called to wish Grandma Peckham | many happy returns of the day. MT. and Mrs. Willis Fuller of Frank lin have moved to Lebanon Center and are occupying one of Irwin Hewitt'S houses
 MT. and Mrs Vincent Bannister l nurses at the state hospital, were Sun. l day guests of Mrs. Bannister's parents 1 MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Blakeslee Miss Vera Hoxie spent a few day. 1 this week with friends at the home O l William Manning of Yantic
 Mrs. AdeI Spaulding was in Nor, | Wich and New London recently. Mrs. Albert Kneeland of Leonard | Bridge was calling on friends in towl I Tuesday.
 Mrs E. A. Hoxie, Mrs. N. J. Hoxi, and Miss Vera Hoxie were in Norwich | Tuesday.
 Frank Fowler was in Norwich o1 l business Wednesday.
 Mrs. Peck Recovering.
 Miss Catherine Murphy, who ha 1 been caring for Mrs. H. NT Peck, re turned to Willimantic Thursday. Mrs H. M. Peck is able to be out a littI while each day.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Smith of Frank lin were guests Sunday of MT. an Mrs. Clinton S. Goodwin Robert Lillie was in Norwich an WilIimantic Wednesday.
 Celebrated e5th Birthday.
 Mrs. Elizabeth C. LiIlie, one of tn oldest residents of Lebanon, celebrate her 95th birthday in a quiet manne Feb. 1st. During the day she receive many postcards and other remem brances. Mrs. Lillie entertained a fe7 friends at dinner that day. She very active for her age and on he birthday she was piecing @ quilt,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

S5th birthday on Saturday and his daughter invited Rev. c. F. Cunning D. D.. close friend to come in and unite with them in celebrating the day.
 Friday morning the mercury near BlackwelPs Brook store at zero.
 Funeral of Mrs. Cooper.
 Sarah E. Cooper, wife of Samuel T. Cooper, died Monday afternoon. She had been i'll for several weeks with the prevailing distemper and having a weak heart it gave out suddenly at the last. She was the daughter of Fran cis and Sarah Clark and leaves four brothers, Francis B. of Hyde Park. Cal, John of Cal, Levi of Canterbury and Benjamin of East Brooklyn, be- sides her husband and six children. The funeral was held from her home Thursday afternoon. burial being in the Central Village cemetery. Her pastor, Rev. G. F. Genung, D. D., of ficiated at the funeral.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
SOUTH GRIsWoLD

The morning service was omitted at the Bethel church Sunday on account of the funeral of Mrs. l.. A. Lewis o1 Glasgo.
 John R. Luther has returned home after spending nearly a year and a half in the west.
 John T. McGovern and daughter. El- vira, were in Central Village on Mon day.
 Mrs. Lafayette Daniels returned here from Waterford Monday.
 Frederick Burdick was in Jewett City Wednesday.
 Oliver M. Young was in Preston City Wedn esday.
 Mir and Mrs. Ernest Luther spent Wednesday afternoon at MT. R. H Young's.
 L. T. Wilcox shot two foxes recent ly.
 l.. P. Wilcox and R. M. Brand were in Jewett City recently making st the trip by automobile. F..
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
RAWSON

MT. and Mrs. William Clapp of Willi- mantle spent Sunday with relatives here.
 l. W. Hammond and daughter spent Sunday in Pomfret.
 Millie Cook was in Putnam Thurs day.
 R. E. Woodbury of Putnam has been in town several days this week in- specting wood which is being shipped from this station.
 J. J. Fitzgerald called on relatives in Towards Valley Sunday. D. T. Phillips was in South Wind ham one day this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12


 ed by Raise in Wases-Framed Ger tificates For Past Chief Rangers. The employees of the Briggs ManSS- facturing company were very agreed hay surprised Saturday last to find In their pay envelopes an increase in their wages averaging about per cent. The increase went into effect Monday, Jan. 24. although the employees knew noth- ing of the matter until they received their pay on Saturday.
 Able &o Leave Hospital
 Mrs Everett Scranton who has been in the Backus hospital at Norwich for several weeks returned to her home on Sunday, much improved in health.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Tanner ana family were in Glasgo Sunday and attended the funeral of Mrs. Tanners g grandmother, Mrs. N. B. Lewis
 Mrs. Louise Cadoret who for many years has made her home in this VII iaes has moved to Worcester, Mass, where she will make her home. A large circle of friends deeply regret her de- parture,
 Mrs, Frank Dawley of Plainfeld N- turned to her home Tuesday after two weeks visit with her parents, MT. ana Mrs. Charles Macomber.
 chowder Supper.
 Tuesday evening there was clam chowder supper at the Baptist chapel. There was a large attendance and a pleasant evening was spent.
 At a meeting of the Union of Prayer cf St. Thomas church Sunday, Mrs. John Herbert was elected secretary and treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Louise Cadoret, who has moved to Worces- ter
 Monday evening at a meeting of Court Liberty, No. 132, handsomely framed Past Chief Rangers certifi ,ates were presented to Brothers Philip Boucher and Onesirne Boucher.
 Members of Court Advance, 3S36, l o. F., are rehearsing for a minstrel show.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
WuSONVIL.LE

s. Adams was a Worcester visitor Wednesday.
 Mir and Mrs. Everett Huntington of East Thompson were with the latter's s parents Wednesday.
 Mrs Cubiak was taken to a Wor- cester hospital Monday. She has been Ill quite a long time.
 Mrs Childs and daughter Ruth were at Mrs. Kelly's one day the past week
 Arthur Staley Is at work night at Corbin's shoe shop.
 Bertha Schreter was a Webster vis- itor Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

grange held Wednesday evening, Feb. 9th, was a reception to the incoming officers and was in charge of Mrs. Will lis Covel and Mrs. George Hicks. An original poem made up of many tell ing plans was read by Mrs Covell. White carnations were presented to the officers and each member present was given a chocolate cup as a souv- enir of the evening.
 The new parts necessary to repair the heater in the Congregational church did not arrive in time and the morning service last Sunday was omit ted. The evening service was held at the parsonage.
 Nelson Platt returned to New Haven Thursday morning after a weeks va cation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
CLARK'S CORNERS

Mrs. willis Wade was taken to St. Joseph's hospital Friday.
 Notice has been received from the postoffiCe department that the post office here is to be opened again. Ap- plications for the appointment of post master will be received until Feb. 23d. "So mote 1t be-"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
CAMPBELL'S MILLS

Mrs. Charles Pratt is visiting her mother in Warwick, R. l., who is se- riously i'll.
 Personal items. Leslie Grey and Harold Budro are spending a week in Providence and Boston.
 Mrs. Joseph Deane of New London is the guest of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Gray.
 Fred Whitford and family and liar " Sherman and Miss Mary Sherman
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
NORTH STERLING

Sebe Owens died suddenly last Sun day. As he came into the house he remarked he felt bad and said he guessed he was going to die and fell to the floor dead.
 Arthur Williams is III and under the doctors care.
 MT Griswold of Worcester, was at his farm here, the past week.
 Edward Schumann lost his horse last week.
 J. R. Williams of Pawtucket spent Sunday with friends here.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
LIBERTY HILL
Goshen Pastor Breaches As Candidate at Local Church-Sewing Circle Meets,

Rev. John Mott of Goshen preached here as a candidate last Sunday. His subject was the Supremacy of Jesus. His sermon was very impressive. He spoke without manuscript.
 The Ladies' Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Everett c. Payson, Friday after noon.
 Henry V. Oehlers of New York city was home over Sunday.
 Mrs. Walter Stewart of Hartford is caring for her mother, Mrs. Earl Hol- brook, who has nearly recovered from grip.
 Mrs. Horace Foote is i'll.
 Oliver Capels of Providence vis- tied his brother, Elmer Capels here and his mother in Exeter, Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

were Sunday visitors at James H. Dixon's.
 Mrs. Walter c. Tanner is ill
 Mrs. George Whipple and son, Ev- erett whipple, were Sunday callers st the home of Silas L. Barber, who IS in feeble health this winter. Harold Burke who broke his leg on December 2S, was able to sit up Feb. 6 for the first time since he was in jured.. Thomas Brown who was i'll last week is able to be out.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

MT. and Mrs. Chester Hatstat spent Sunday in Worcester.
 Miss Harriett SlinEsby entertained friends from Putnam, Sunday.
 Miss Belle Lafreve has been i'll. Henry Veam was in Putnam, Sat urday.
 Mrs. George Darling has been visit ing in Ashford
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
ABINGTON
Death of Mrs. sGeorse Stoddard-Re- ception Rendered New Officers in Grange.

Mrs. Angeline Stoddard, widow of George Stoddard, died at her home on Friday morning, February 4th, in her seventy sixth year. Mrs. Stoddard was born in Abingdon, the daughter of Jo- seph and Eliza (Griggs) Williams Though she had been in failing health for some time her death came sud- denly, of hardening of the arteries. She was at church on the previous Sun day and about as usual until within a few days. For nearly sixty years Mrs. Stoddard had been a member of the Congregational church and active in all branches of church work, a member of the choir from girlhood and for many years a teacher in the Sunday school. She is survived by a son and four grandchildren.
 Reception at Grange.
 The regular meeting of Wolf Den
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

East Killingly, MT. and Mrs Silas Rabbit of Danielson and B. s. Botham of Moosup were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs. c. D. Mowry.
 B. c. Conklin is in North Ashford for a few days
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12

Harry Copeland was appointed by the probate court, administrator on the estate of his mother and has closed the estate so as to be able to return to New York and resume his duties as chauffeur for the Tsaacs.
 Only Seven Pensioners.
 In the death during the month of were widows of veterans, there re- main now in town only seven pen sioners: of these three are veterans and four the widows of veterans.
 Eighty fifth Birthday
 Prnf.sSsor Rufus Sheldon passed his
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
WOODSTOCK
F. w. Barber Addresses Union En- deavor Meeting - Valentine Social and Supper Held.

and supper HeId,
 The Christian Endeavor society last Sunday evening held a union meeting of the societies in town. Mrs. William c. Child was the leader and a pro- gramme entitled Capitalists for God was followed. F. w. Barber of Putnam was present and spoke on the Endeavor pledge, besides singing solo. A col lection in behalf of the State Chris tian Endeavor society was taken.
 Valentine Supper.
 The young ladies of the church gave valentine supper and social on Fri day evening.
 Miss Mary Perley left town Tues day to spend some time in Philadel- phia.
 Mrs Marvin Hyde and children of Uncasville are guests of Mrs. w. J. Lindeman.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
LEDYARD
The George Schultz Place Sold to Miner BromIey-Mother of Con victed Henry Speliman Returns to Find House Burned.

Rev C. F. Goodenough, pastor of the Congregational church, spoke Sunday morning from Revelations 3rd 'hapter, 17th verse; Mr. Burton and Mrs. Allyn sang during the oftertory. There were forty nine present ill Sun day school
 Schultz Place Sold
 Miner Bromley has purchased the house occupied by George Schultz and will soon move there from North Ston- ingtOn.
 AIr. Schultz has rented one of Laf- ayette Mains houses near Lantern Hill.
 Rev. MT. Goodenough will preach the sermon at the Fellowship meeting 10 be held in Mystic next Wednesday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alfred J. Clark and Mr and Mrs. Joseph A. Clark and daughter, Louise, were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Everett Thompson. Miss Florence Geer, who has been the guest of Miss Olive HiScoH of Norwich, has returned home.
 An Afflicted Mother.
 Mrs. SpelIman, who lives near Lau- tern Hill. went to Providence to at tend the trial of her son, Henry H. SDeIlman, who was recently convicted of helping murder the late Dr. Mohr Of Providence and Newport. She left her younger children at home and while she was gone. they were play ing with matches, the house, caught fire and burned to the ground with all it's contents.
 Visit Seven Town Patients.
 Charles A Gray, Joseph E. Hold ridge and Frederick W. Burton, se- lectmen of the town of Ledyard, made g, visit to the Norwich State Hospital Saturday and visited the patients who have been committed from the towr of Ledyard. There are seven iron this town confined at Brewster's Neck.
 Town Farm Leased.
 The seIectmen have rented the aims. house farm for the coming year tC Walter Parmeter. Herbert Pierce who has occupied the farm for tht past two years will move about Apri 1st, to the Charles Bennett farm, anC will also run a country store at tn house. MT. Parmeter has lived tn past two years on the Frank w. Brew ster farm. coming from Vermont.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
Windham County
WINDHAM

Valentine Social Friday Evening" Twenty first Missionary Meeting - Jitney Teas-Food Sale for Library RanaFit
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
BROOKLYN

Only Seven Pensioners Now In Town Prof. Rufus SheIdon's 18th Birth day-Funera! of Mrs. Samuel T.. Cooper.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-12
New London County
VOLUNTOWN

Employees of erIggs Company surpris- ed by Raise In Wasea-Framed Ger tificates For Past Chief Rangers.
The Holbrook news., 1916-07-28
Contract Signed for School House

Contract Signed for School House
 Wednesday the board of trus- tees of the Holbrook school dIs- trict signed a contract for the construction of a new school house in Holbrook. The Olson Construction Company, repren- sented by A. F. Miller, secured the contract and work will be started as soon as materials can be placed on the ground.
 The bid of the Olson Company submitted some time ago was for the completion of the build ing according to plans previous ly prepared for the sum $26. 900. This is a larger amount of money than is now available, and it be- came necessary for the school board either to have plans drawn for smaller building, or to have the building constructed upon the original plans and leave it's final completion until more money becomes available.
 The last named course was the one adopted by the board of trustees and the building will be built, and finished so far as it is possible to do so with the money available for that purpose. The contract calls for the completion of the work in 40 working days.
The Holbrook news., 1916-07-28
Congress Will Investigate

Newspaper publishers through out the country have been invited by the federal trade commission to be represented at a hearing in Washington August 1, on whether there has been undue increase in the price of newsprInt paper.
 The commission expects to re- port to the senate by Oct. 1. It asks that any newspapers not receiving a copy of the schedules it is sending out. to apply for them or forward any informa- tion to the secretary.
The Holbrook news., 1916-07-28
Money For Flood Sufferers

Concerning the distribution of the money appropriated by the state legislature for the relief of the Apache county people who lost by the flood that followed the breaking of the Lyman dam in April, 1915. the St. Johns Obser- yer of July 22 says:
 ''The sum appropriated was $30, GOO. which, according to the agreement reached. is to be divid- ed into three warrants, one for $22, GOO to be turned oyer to the committee for use in reconstruct Ing the Lyman dam. another for $6,000 in favor of Attorney Earth, who will distribute it amongthe Spanish American pee pie who were the heavy losers in consequence of the flood. Their claims originally were for over $65, 900, but their desire to have the dam rebuilt prompted them and thelr attorney, MT. Earth, to be more generous in their settle ment. The other 1000 will go to reimburse a few other settlers, who had no attorney to repre- sent them, for small losses. '"
The Holbrook news., 1916-07-28
Holbrook Wins and Loses

Last Sunday fair size crowd of people witnessed the defeat of the Holbrook base ball club on the Holbrook grounds by the Pinedale club. The latter club has a strong battery positions in which the Holbrook club was weak Sunday. The score was Holbrook 4, Pinedale II.
 Monday the Holbrook club went to Snowflake and defeated the Snowflake club by a score of 2 to 1, thereby redeeming the clubs record as a winning team.