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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06

The most enjoyable event of the sea. son was a surprise party given Mrs. Ada Darrabee. Wednesday evening. It was Mrs. Larrabee's birthday and her friends brought a large May basket filled with gifts which caused much merriment. A VictroIa furnished music and games and dancing added to the pleasure of the evening. Sandwiches, cake and ginger ale were served. The birthday cake was made by Mrs. Julia M. Arnold who is in her 83rd year. IL was decorated with lighted candles and pink candies by Miss May Frink Those invcited included Nr and Mrs. Charles Larrabee, Miss Marian Larrabee, MT. and Mrs. w. A. Raymold, Miss Eva Larrahee. Mrs. Julia Arnold, Mrs. Ger trude Arnold, Mrs. Harry W. Low nus of Belfast, N Y. Miss Mary Brink, l.. G. Frink, Mrs. J. c. Fanton. AFr and Mrs. H. c. Lathrop. Mrs. Robert Pegrum, Miss Mary Little, MT. and Mrs. J. G. Lathrop. Miss Anna Pat ton. Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Guild, Rev. and Mrs. M. R. Plumb, The Misses Clara and Sarah Johnson, l. H. John son, Mrs. Alexander MacLean. Mrs. K. H. Brink of Chicago, H. E. Parry, R. c, Watrous. Much of the success of the affair was due to Mrs. W. H. Frink and Miss May Frink.
 Short Paragraphs.
 Mrs. Kettle BOlande Of Franklin was the guest Wednesday of her sister, the Misses Johnson.
 Dr. and Mrs Guild attended the an- nual banquet of the Wil1imantic Med ical society served in the Congrega- tionaI church parish house, Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. IT. W. Loonis of Belfast, N. r, is the guest of Mrs B. W. Loomis.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. c. Hatch and Miss Josephine w Bingham arrived home from Winter Haven, Fla, Thursday evening.
 ". F Maine has new touring car.
 Miss Sarah Rathbun of Hartford spent Sunday with her mother. W. S. Chappell of, New London was 1 in town Monday.
 Mrs. W. H. Brink motored to Hart ford Monday with Mrs Elizabeth R. Norton and Mrs. H. A. Tirrell of Nor wfch.
 New Choral Union.
 About 30 of those interested in mu- sic have formed choral union to meet I in the chapel Friday evenings for the study of music followed by a social hour. The organization is for any one who cares to join the church or who is interested in music. The of dcers elected are. President Rev. M R. Plumb; secretary. Miss Anna. Pat I ton: treasurer, Miss Mary Frink; di- sistant librarian. Albert Brown. Those registered at the inn thia week included Thomas Foran and par Il ty of New London, David Love, Miss Annie Galligan, Miss Julia Fenton Miss Mary Shea, Wi1Iimantfc, Henry Weichman. N. T., MT. Talbot and two friends Boston. R. c. Watrous.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
NIANTIC
Catches of FIafish for City Markets Repairing Fences at State Camp Ground.

Mrs. A B. Merriam, N. D.. of Hart ford, was a: her cottage in the Pines last week.
 Mrs. Ernest [. Spencer is visiting at Best View.
 Eleeza Spencer is doing carpenter work on the store in Main street, re- gently leased to Mrs. M. A. Wilson, of New London. numbers in Mantle river. H. R. Far mer caught about twenty Monday. Capt. w. P. CoroIey with his motor boat and drag-net has caught a large number which he sends to New York markets.
 Howard PitHin has returned from a visit to East Hartford. A new concrete walk is being laid fronting the residence of Attorney and Mrs. M. R. Davis, in Main street.
 William Terry of New Haven is 1 making visit in the Pines. Robert Manwaring is making a visit to his son and wife, MT. and Mrs. Norman B. Manwaring, at their home | at Freeport, l.. I. Lincoln Harding of Centerbrook, spent Sunday with his aunt. Mrs. Lucy 1 Gleason.
 Prof. Claude c. Russell of New Haven, spent Sunday with his brother, Town Clerk E. c. Russell. The Sunshine society met Tuesday afternon with Mrs. M. B. Long. Mir. and Mrs. A. A. Wigand of New l York, have opened their cottage at Crescent Beach for the season. Louis Chesebro of Mystic has re- turned to his work at the Arnold Rudd store.
 H. B. Morton Is laying a sea-wall near his residence at Riverbank. | Capt. J. P, Clark and E. B. Horton are setting nets in Mantle bay for fish, which will be shipped to New York and Boston markets.
 Mrs. Ida K Browning of Uncas- vile was the guest of her sister, Mrs J. Percy Morgan, in the village last week.
 Mrs. Frank Harris moved Monday to one of P. A. Daniels houses 1T 1 Lake avenue
 Mrs. Charlotte A. West, who has been passing the winter in Somerville Mass, is visiting Mrs. Brown on tht Black Point road. I Ar. and Mrs H. B. Goodeough, O Hartford. have opened their cottage 1T the Grove for the season. H. B. Smith of New Haven passed Sunday at his cottage in the Grove.
 MT. Waterman and party iron Hartford passed Sunday at MT. ant Mrs. Waterman's new cottage in tn, Grove.
 MT. and Mrs. R. H. Dimmock hay, returned from motor trip to Provi dence.
 Raymond, c. Beckwitf, caretaker O the State Military camp is repairing and putting up the fence which blev down last winter.
 Miss Hannah Mallory of Quake Hill is visiting her brother, Walter G Barker
 P. H. Maynard and family hav moved to New Britain, where MT Maynard has secured employment
 Walter Waldorf of Hartford, is il the village putting his house in orde for renting.
 Mir. and Mrs. Richard O. Libby re turned to Norwich. Monday, after few days visit to their cottage, Will, Air. in the Pines. Mrs. Amelia Thompson of Nyack, N Y, is expected in town this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
GLAsGo
Ten Per Gent Increase in Wages al Thread MHL-Ailss Flint Administra- srix of Benjamin Estate.

There has been an increase of ten ger cent in the wages of the opera .ors of the Cilasgo Thread Mill, which went into effect May 1.
 2Tiss W. F. Green of Hartford was a weekend guest of Mrs. w. G. Bur lick
 Miss Laura Young returned to her school duties in Stafford the last of the week.
 Mr. and Mrs. William F. Morgan were calling on friends and search ng for arbutus, Sunday.
 Miss Resell G. Flint, of Norwich, las been appointed administratrix on he estate of the late Henry Benjamin, md R. H. Young, l. O. Burdick, ap- 2raisers of ahe same.
 To Meet with Mrs. Shaw.
 The Ladies' Aid society will be en- :ertained by Mrs. Samuel Shaw next Wednesday, afternoon.
 School in the Sth district commenced he Spring term Monday.
 Moves from Waterbury.
 Mir Hanlon moved his household yoods Tuesday by auto-truclx from Waterbury to his farm in the south ,art of the town. recently vacated by Henry Weseman. MT. Hanlon is a nach1nist by trade.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
SOUTH GRIsWoLD
Three Big Black Snakes KiIIed-Ren-
 jamin Estate Appraised.


 Miss R. G. Flint of Norwich was a caller here Thursday.
 Ernest Luther was a caller in Glas- go, Tuesday.
 Acting School Visitor A.. c. Burdick visited the Bethel school, Wednesday
 A. G. Green and Elmer Burdick kill ed three large. black snakes Monday, which averaged five feet.
 w. 4. Clark is working for his fath- CT, Edgar Clark this week
 MT. and Mrs. Merton Bartlett were recent callers at R. H. Youngs.
 MT. and Mrs. A. c. Burdick of Jew cit City were callers at H. A. Rich mond's Wednesday.
 Edward Hanlon of Waterbury has moved on his farm here for the sum- mer, making the trip by auto truck.
 Mrs George Jones spent Monday al Mrs. R. H. Young's.
 J. G. Bill and daughter, Mrs R. H. Young attended the funeral of Shubael Holmes of Preston
 D. H. Young and I. O. Burdicl1 ap- praised the estate of the late Henry Benjamin Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
CANTERBURY GREEN
Tomorrow's Church Serviees-Putnana Pastor Heard by Good Sized Con-
 regaticn-Aetivitiss of the Grange.


 The communion, supper will be cele- brated following the Sunday morning service tomorrow, when there will be the reception of members by letter and on confession of faith.
 At the opening of the Sunday school session Miss Ruth Beardslee of Hart ford Theological seminary will speak. In the evening at 7.30 o'clock the consecratton meeting of the Christian Endeavor will be followed by a mes sage from Miss Narola Rivenburg of India on The Kings Highway.
 Heard Putnam Pastor.
 The visit of Rev F. D.. Sargent of Putnam was greatly appreciated by the people of Canterbury Green parish A larger congregation than is usual at this time of year greeted his coming. This was especially appropriate also Nearly 200 people of the town worship ped in the three churches of Westmin- ster, the Plains and the Green. At the Plains the postponed Easter exercises of the children were much enjoyed.
 interesting Grange Meeting.
 At the grange Wednesday night three people were advanced to the third and fourth degrees, Mrs. Ida Sagur of Cam terbury, Lloyd Phillips and Miss Phil lipsof Lisbon. Mir and Mrs. Charles Hyde of Brooklyn grange were guests and each agve message of interest. Mrs. Hyde complimented the grange on the new trimmings of cherry woodwork lately perfected by William Gaskill, who worked on the interior finishings of the hall during the cold weather. MT. Hyde brought notice of the offered prizes of $50 each for the best bushel of corn and the best bushel of potatoes offered for competition. A new step ladder was presented the grange by | Brother George Smith. Worthy Master Herbert Graves suggesting it as a de- sire that the grange "climb higher" :" The next grange meeting will be chill dren's night, May IT.
 Local Improvements.
 Improvements in the immediate neighborhood of the Green are going l forward. The renovation of the old storelbouse on the corner by William l Bradford is a welcome start. Starting Garden Clubs. | Miss Sprague, assistant to MT. Ken nedy, the county agent of agricultural l state board, visited schools in Canter- l bury Wednesday. Boys and girls 1 garden clubs are being started in the tions are planned for early autumn or | late summer. A lecture on the subject 1 illustrated by stereopticon pictures is promised for an early date.
 News Notes.
 Miss Melissa Larkham is visiting 1 MT. and Mrs Henry Davis Frank Fourley is visiting in Paw l tucket R. I.
 I MT. and Mrs Stanley Moore of Sum- init, R. l., recently visited Mrs. Moore's parents. MT. and Mrs. William Cor nell.
 A flock of sheep owned by Henry Dorrance of Plainfield made their jour- ney through the center on foot We'd nesday on their way to pastures new in the west part of the town, where MT. Dorrance has bought land of Fred and Elmer Richmond.
 Miss Barber of Danielson spent the week end with the Misses Medbury o1 Black Hill.
 Mrs. Fred Graves has returned from stay in New Haven.
 Parker Lathrop has returned tc Yale.
 Houston Lathrop. who is taking g course at Davey's school of tree sur gery, Kent, O., is now in Quebec.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
DAYVLLE
Arthur Lathrop Having a Vacation Death of Major William F. Bid- well.

we'll.
 Miss Atherton is to return to her home in Honolulu, and Miss Lucille Down will go with her for the sum- mer.
 Willard Bennett has returned to Providence after spending several days with his mother, Mrs. Bennett.
 Arthur Lathrop is away on a three weeks leave of absence fro mthe post office Substitute Carrier George Willard is doing his work. MT. La throp thinks of going into the automo- bile business.
 Major BidweIl's Death.
 Friends of Major William F. BidweIl were grieved to learn of his death al his home in Dayville, Wednesday morning. He had been sick in bed but few weeks.
 Miss Noriene o'Nen has been i'll for the last few days.
 MT. and Mrs. N. l.. Greig have been spending few days in Boston.
 Mrs. W. E. LaBelle, who has been confined to the house by illness is able to be out Mrs. Benjamin CogsweIl and Miss Bernice CogswelI have returned from a New York visit. Miss Mary Kelly has returned from Washington, D. c. Rev. John W. Wright has returned from a visit in Maryland.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
WESTMINSTER
Delegates Appointed to DayvilIe Con- vention-Meeting of Ladies' Aid So- eiety.


 Miss Susie Hopkins is attending school here while staying with Mrs. s.
 c. H. Koch has returned home from New Rochelle, bringing with him a man to help him with his farming.
 F. C. Green has returned to work for c. H. Phillips of Plainfield after spending a day with his family.
 A. F. T. Macleod has returned home after few days stay in Boston.
 Miss Julia Green, after four weeks stay at Norwich, spent Sunday with her parents and has returned to Nor- wich to attend school while visiting her aunt.
 The pastors sermon Sunday was from the exclamation of King David: q was glad when they said unto me, Come, let us go into the house of the Lord."
 The Sunday school attendance was good Sunday.
 At the Christian Endeavor 22 were present and Mrs. Merrif1e1d led. The subject was How to make the way we spend our Sabbath tell for this world and the next.
 Met at Parsonage.
 Tuesday afternoon a good sized mer- ry number from the Ladies Aid society met to tie a quilt made by them in their room at the parsonage. enjoying refreshments after their work.
 After wintering outdoors, Mrs. Da- Yies' pansies are again in bloom. One was picked after Christmas in the snow.
 Next Tuesday. May g, the annual county convention of ministers and churches will meet in Dayville Con- gregational church. Two delegates and two alternates have been appointed tc attend.
 Tomorrow Sunday in connection with the morning service there will be I the communion and reception of new members.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
THOMPSON

MT. and Mrs. Joshua Alderman of Providence. are visiting their daugh- ter, Mrs. Dexter Elliott.
 Mrs. Colcleugh of Providence, is at her residence here
 Miss Grace Cruff came Monday from Bridgewater, Vermont, to spend the summer here with her parents.
 Mrs. Fred Reed attended the funeral of Mrs. Sarah Tuesday in West Somerville, Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred $. Eddy of South bridge, were at Nathan Chase's Sum
 There was a meeting of the trustees at the public library Monday evening.
 The annual meeting of the Congre- gational church was held Thursday afternoon
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
LEBANON
Teachers Meeting at the Model School -MiseeIianeous Shower for Mir. and Mrs. Albert c. Hoxie.

Mrs. Roland Slate and son, of Gro- on, are visiting the formers parents, dr. and Mrs. Frank Kingsley.
 Douglass Clark is visiting at Edgar l. Fuckers.
 Some from this place attended the uction at Irving Mott's place. Wednes- hy. Frank K. Moves acted as auc- loneer.
 Nfr.. and ~NErs. Nelson W. Wheeler md milysnnoveds Monday to the Mar Fn Burns5 farm at Yantic, which MT. wheeler recently purchased.
 Mrs Cecil Gates of Columbia was recent guest of her sister, Mrs. ieorge Lyman.
 Frederick w. Hoxie and son, Her. ert. Edward A. Hoxie and son, AL ert, Hozde. and F. J. Abell, attended n auction at Chaplin, Tuesday. Awtence grg meeting was held at the Godei Gnhool at Lebanon Center, Wednesday, afternoon.
 Driving to Massachusetts. A6r. and Mrs. Albert c. HoEie have Bol spending a few days with the basM&a.@ hnkaal$s, Mr. and Mrs E. A. fqx1e. aeiars hNan1ing their honey
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06

and the body was brought to WfIli- mantle Thursday afternoon to be placed in the vault in Willimantic cemetery.
 Mrs. U George Clark and her cous- in, Mrs. H. S. Loomis. of EIgin, Ill.,. were in Norwich Thursday to call on their cousin Mrs. e. B. Button.
 MT and Mrs. George Lyman and Mir, and Mrs. Fred Taylor and daughter of the Center attended church here on Sunday
 Mrs. Malette of Bridgeport was a week end guest of Mrs. Horace Foote
 C.. E. Union Meets.
 The Willimantic Christian Endeavef union will meet at Liberty Hill church Saturday, May 20, at 3 o'clock p. m with sessions afternoon and evening.
 Mr. and Mrs. Legrand Chappel oi Montyil1e were guests of Mir. and Mrs G. E. Dimor over Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
New London County
sHINOC
Auction ak Che Charles E. Maine Place Meeting of Improvement Society

Meeting of Improvement Society There was very large attendance at the auction sale of personal prop Charles Everett Maine. Thursday Auctioneer Pendleton was assisted by Mir True, Lyle c. Gray was the clerk. Stock, poultry, wagons and furniture all brought good prices. People at tended from Norwich, Westerly, ClarlSs Falls, Pendleton HiIl, Ashwil- lett, Hopkinton. R, T., and many other S' A. Green and family are soon to move to Norwich.
 Johnson Family Moves
 Hiram Johnson, who has resided in L. R, Maine's house for some time, moved into house, the property or Thomas B. Hewitt of New York and Monday located in the region of Cos Mrs. Charles w. Vincent, who has been seriously i'll, is now much inn proved.
 pied the Kneeland Chapman place here, the past year, has moved to the EIigRins farm so called. William Slocum of Pawcatuck has moved to the Chapman place vacated by MT. Wilkinson.
 been entertaining Mrs. Mains mother, Mrs. Charles H. Davis of Wequete- quock.
 The Shunoc Improvement society held an enjoyable meeting Thursday evening with Leninee Maine. Many attended.
 Charles F. Vincent of Groton visit ed his mother, Mrs c. w. Vincent, at her home here Sunday.
 MT, and Mrs Eugene Coon have been entertaining MT. and Mrs. But ton of Westerly.
 At Fathers Funeral.
 B. B. James, accompanied by Jo- seph James of Pleasant View, attend ed the burial of Mir. James father Ezekiel James at the Wood River cemetery in Richmond, R. l., Sunday
 Mrs. Joseph Gerard and two daugh- ters, Wilda and Gladys, of Westerly were Sunday guests of MT. and Mrs Joseph I4 Burdick
 Deacon Nelson A. Brown, a former resident, was calling on friends here Wednesday.
 F. B. James has been entertaining his brother, Nelson James of Canter- bury
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
cAMPBELLs MILLS

Mrs. James Fl. Di1on is with hen sister-in-law, Mrs. Annie Foley, of 0neco. who is i'll.
 Mrs. B. F. Collum and her nephew Everett Whipple, attended the grange meeting at Plainf1eld Tuesday even- ing.
 Mrs. Joseph c. Tanner sold pail of Providence. R. l., recently.
 William Clark is blowing for his father near Glasgo.
 Perry Merritt is working for Fl. AG Wilcox.
 Miss Frances Whitman, who has been confined to the house for severa. weeks with an injured ankle, is able to walk out of doors.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
STERLING

Clarence Babcoek of Hartford spent several days at his home here,. last week.
 Miss Mary Teftt and brother, of Hope Valley, visited Sunday with Miss Mary Douglass.
 Elmer Babcock, the little son of Mir. and Mrs. George Babcock, has been
 Elisha Bitgood spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs. Benjamin Douglass.
 Mrs Edward Pike and Miss Mau6e Shippee of Plainheld. were callers here Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
LIBERTY HILL

Sewing Circle Meets-WiIIimantio c. E. Union to Hold Sessions With Lo. cal Church.
 Rev. John H. Knott will preach on Sunday, the subject being, Why Men Should Attend Church.
 Miss Annie M. Hany attended the monthly teachers meeting at the Center Wednesday.
 The Ladies' Sewing circle will meet with Mrs O. W. Gurley Friday aft- ernoon.
 Death of Mrs. Palmer.
 Addie. wife of Fred Palmer. of Afid- dletown, who lived at Lebanon Center at one time, died Wednesday, morning es
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06

visited Miss Florence Hopkins last week.
 the week k-end with her parents here.
 Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Hopkins of North Scitllate were guests of Mrs Ida Place. Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Davis was in Providence, Saturday, to attend the funeral of a relative.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
FRANKLIN
Mir. and Mrs. Samuel N. Hyde Give Dinner on Ash Anniversary-sehool Friends Hang May Basket.

a recent guest of MT. and Mrs. Louis Smith.
 Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson and grand daughter. Ruth Parker Robinson, were in Norwich Saturday.
 Anniversary Dinner.
 Mir. and Mrs. Samuel N. Hyde en- tertained Monday at dinner, it being the forty-fourth anniversary of their marriage. MT. and Mrs. Isayius A. Robinson and Mrs. Mary Swift of Will 1fmantic.
 Leaves For Florida.
 Rev. B. P. Capshaw started Monday for Florida where he will take up his Rev. MT. Child's of Pachaug will preach at the Franklin church Sun day morning
 The first notes of the whipporwill were heard here Wednesday morning. Miss Hazel Swift, Miss Florence and Grace Reade of Willimanticl were week.
 MT. and Mrs Louis Smith entertain ed on Thursday, Rev. B. P. Capshaw and family
 Delegates to Mystic Meeting.
 MT. and Mrs. William Smith and Mir and Mrs. Charles Beckwfth were appointed delegates to the New Lon- don Association of Ministers to be held in Mystic.
 Hung a May Basket. A few of the school friends of Misse. EdiS and Elizabeth Date hung then a May basket Tuesday evening. Int party included James, Henry and Elm. melt Lamb. Miss Celia and Mildred White, Dorothy Cox, Herbert Ware and Arad and Huntington Robinson.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
WOODSTOCK VALLEY

Mrs Harold D. Bloom has returned from Hopewell. Virginia, and is stay ing at Allen Kenyon,s-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
UNCR.SVU.IE

[. T. 6. Club Entertained- Members of Thursday Club Sew For Red Cross Social Affairs cf the Week. Two Hundred at Knights Of coiuni. bus Meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-06
Windham County
WINDHAM

Birthday May Basket at Surprise Par ty For Mrs. Ada Larrabee-choral Union Organized.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-07
FORMER CHIHUAHUA POLICE
CHIEF NOW IN CITY JAIL

Held on a charge Of bringing stolen
property into the state, Pascual Tos-
huahua under the Villa government, is
being held in the city jail He is al
legged TO have brought a quantity OF
silk, linen and harness into the state
from Chihuahua which, the police de-
clare, was stolen there.
The complaint was made to the po-
lice by Julia Rubio, who claimed that
part of the property in TOstado's pos
session belonged to her and had been
taken from her home while he was
chief Of police. The arrest and search
was made by Drown and Boyd, city de-
tectives. He was arrested at 1103 East
Second street A quantity Of q. s and
Mexican silver was also taken from the
house by the detectives.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-07
HAS
QUIT CARRANZA
Takes His Men Into Hills
and Declares He is an
Independent.


Gen. ROsalio Hernandez, former Vii
lista chieftain. who turned over to Car
rama two months ago. and has since
dominated the situation in and around
Santa Rosalia, has bolted into the hills.
declaring himself Independent of the
recognized government of Mexico.
May Have 1000 Men.
Varying estimates place the number
of men with him from 1000 to a mere
body guard Of faithfuls who followed
him in an effort to get away for the
international border. That Gen Her
nandez has severed his connection with
the Carrancista government and bolted
for the billy country off from the Santa
Rosalia district is stated authoritatively
by Gen Luis Herrera, talking through
the Interpretation of Mexican consul
Andres G. Garcia. Friday morning in
Juarez. The headquarters of Gen. ia
ceipt Of such advices-
Try to Trap Him.
Gen. Hernandez left during the night,
two days ago, il was stated, and disap-
peared in a direction declared to be
unknown. Efforts to locate him and
trap him are being made by the Next
can military authorities out Of Chihua-
hua city.
A wire from Gen. Nafarrete at Tam
pico, dated January 5. to Gen. Jacinto
Trevino, received Friday morning, re-
ported that Gen. Carrera Torres. former
Villa chief, had been captured, along
with several score of his men, and was
being held prisoner at Tampico. Ia
mauiipas.