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Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
ABINGTON
Teacher Falls on Ice, Iniurins Head
 ,SIeishing Accident.

Miss Hazel Geissler was operated on for appendicitis at the Day Kimball hospital Tuesday afternoon. She Is doing well.
 Miss Virginia Sharpe spent the week end with friends in New Haven
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Rich recently entertained their son Jay and his wife.
 Miss Alice Pike, teacher of the Jeri- cho school. fell on the ice and hurt her head badly. There will be no school until Jan. 10th.
 A leap year dance was held at Ab- ington hall Friday evening.
 Mrs. F. A. Sharpe is recovering from severe attack of the grip.
 MT. Cameron is confined to the house with a sprained shoulder. As he was on his way to work Tuesday morning his sleigh skidded on the smooth crust at the side of the road, going into the gutter and throwing him out.
 MT. Thomas has purchased a horse from Newton Vaughn of Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES
EAST THOMPSON
Fourth Quarterly Conference at Meth odist church--NNat Night Service.


 District Superintendent G. G. Scriv- ener held the fourth quarterly con ference on the eve of Dec. 31st. After routine business the following stewards were elected: Silas Jos1in. Charles TourtsLotte, p. N. Porter. John Ran Ranson, Miss Ann S. Hoyle, Mrs. S. E. Jos1in, Mrs. L. w. Young, Mrs D. N. Porter, Mrs. c. T. Robbins, Mrs. Jennie Robinson. Mrs Mary Wood ward. Miss Edythe Woodward. Mrs. John Ransom.
 District Steward John Ransom; re- cording steward. Mrs c. T. Robbins; Sunday school committee, c. l.. Rob- bins. Miss Julia Robbins, Mrs. l.. W. Houng; Home and Foreign Missions, Miss Ndythe Woodward Mrs. c. T. Robbins, Mrs. John Ransom; temper ance. l.. D. Robbins. Mrs. Jennie Rob inson, Mrs. F. c. Ross, Mrs g.. R. JOgiiu: church records Mrs Carrie Robbins. Mrs. G. T. Robbins, Miss Ann Hoyle;; music committee. .Chorister John Ransom, c. T. Robbins, Mrs. e. Ross. Mrs George Bivby, Miss Edythe Woodward. Mrs. S. R. Joslin, Mrs. A. I. Tourtellotte. Mrs. Everett HaHtington, estimating committee Mrs. c. T. Robbins, MT. and Mrs. r. z: Ross, Mir and Mrs. John Ransom; education, Mrs. Robert Joslin. David Porter, Miss Edythe Woodward; ati- dfting committee. Mfr. and Mrs. F. c, Ross, Mrs. John Ransom; trier of ap- peais c. l.. Robbins; parsonage com mittee, Mrs. G. T. Robbins, Mrs. George Bixby. Mrs. F. C. Ross, Mrs. A. | Tourtellotte, Mrs. L.. w. Young, Mrs D. N. Porter, Mrs. John Ransom; lit- erature, Mrs: John Ransom. Miss Ann s. Hoyle; delegate to Willimantic camp meeting, L. D. Robbins; delegate to annual conference, Silas Joslin; al- ternate, Miss Edythe Woodward.
 Watch Meeting.
 A watch meeting was held begin ming at g o'clock with sermon by Rev. Mir Scrivener, text, What Have Written Have Written, John 1922 This was followed by an iTtermission The service was resumed with a praise service and love feast. A talk by the pastor, subject, The End and the Be- ginning. The last twenty minutes were spent in prayer when the peal of the bell rung out the old year and rung in the new and the meeting closed with the doxology and New Years greet ings.
 Henry Wheeler, who has been a guest at the M. E. parsonage for the past two weeks. has gone to Gardner Mass. on his way to his home in Piqua, Ohio.
 Dennis Joslin, who has been taking a months vacation has returned to his duties at the railroad station.
 MT. and Mrs. Silas Joslin, who have been sick with colds. are convalescent.
 Miss Edith Lyon spent Wednesday in town.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
WELLINGTON

On Monday the R. F. D. Carrier did not reach the Hill until eleven o'clock and it was nearly dark before with his tired horse he returned over the icy roadway often obstructed by ice laden branches of trees broken by wind. Tuesday although the roads were worse, he was a little earlier
 Bronchial pneumonia has developed in the case O. little Clara Ruby, son of Selectman Wilbert Ruby, who has been having a serious time with whooping co3gh. This illness prevents the family from moving from the farm to the beautiful new bungalow DOW ready for occupancy, on the Hill.
 MT Whiting went the first of the month to Monscn, where for three rnoHths at least he will be employed as he has been for several years, in inspecting the hats turned out at the hat factory there.
 Rev. Mir. Parker has to wait in pa- tience for the car with his house. hold goods.
 Rev. MT. Parker arrived Saturday evening.
 There was not large attendance at Sunday school and church service Sunday morning. Rev. MT. Parker's fine sermon, Introductory to his as- suming the pastorate of the Fedora ted church was from Matthew 6:25 fThe life is more than meat" New Years hymns were sung with Miss Dunning at the piano.
 Mrs. Sleight has returned to New York
 Miss Ricketts came to Hillside. Wednesday from a pleasant visit with relatives and friends in Boston. Aft CT a short visit she will go on to Newport News. Va, to pass the re- mainder of the winter with her sisz
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
STAFFORD
Young Womsn's Club to Be Opened on Monday-New Years Eve Assembly.

Young Women's Club to Be Opened on Monday-New Years Eve Assembly.
 Rev. l.. B. Curtis went to New York last week to attend reunion of cousins, lost to his family over forty years ago, and Sound recently.
 On account of the storm last Sun day the communion service was defer red until next Sunday.
 Mrs. J. Depeau is i'll with grip.
 The formal opening of the Stafford Young Women's club will take place next Monday. The exercises are. pub lie.
 The meeting of the corporators of the Cyril and Julia Johnson Memorial hospital will be held at the hospital Monday. the 17th.
 The topic for the Y. P. c. U. meeting Sunday evening will be Torchbearers on the Christian Highway, Martin Luther. Leader, Rachel Glover.
 Mrs. Ellen Needham fell on the ice causing a badly dislocated shoulder.
 The installation of Stafford grande will take place January IS, Deputy Walter Price of Warehouse Point, do- ing the work.
 Dance Success.
 The dance given by the Jolly X success. People from Monson. Wales. Rockville and Stafford Springs were present.
 Flashed New Years Greeting.
 The annual assembly of the Golf club and Business Mems association was held New Years eve at the As- sociation's suite of rooms. Small laurel. mistletoe and vases of red car nations rere arranged about the billiard and reading rooms. About midnight. W. H. Park, standing on the gallery addressed the company after which a New Years greeting was flashed in electricity from the balcony rail. "Auld Lang Syne" was srnZ
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
: WARRElsyILLE
Surprise Given Earl E. James on 18th sirthday-ghs of Mrs. orrin CusFnan. s1

Slsatnan.s A
 About sixteen young people gathered at the sllotne Of Mir. and Mrs. E. II. James Saturday evening of last week to give their eldest son, Earl E. a sur prise party n honor of his sixteenth birthday He was presented several nices gifts The evaning was pieaa- antly spent in playing gamess after which sandwiches, cake and coffee were served. Fri6nds were apresent from Hartford, Wtllin6antic, West Ash ford and Warrenyilie.
 Walter AC. Brown, who has bemr, spending the holidays in Ashaway, R, |, has returned to his home here.
 Miss Vera Doilinan, teacher in Dis- trtct No. 8, gave her pupils a Christ mas party ard 6shristmas tree in Ba- kers hall New Yaar'g eve.
 Mrs p. Fl. Shippee has been the guest of friends in New York.
 Charley Ka.khnn has been the guest Of his sister. Mrs l.. A Baker
 Funeral of Mrs. Cussnan.
 The funeral services Of Mrs. o, Cushman were held at the Baptist church NeY Years day.
 Judge O. D. Baker was a Thread City visitor Tueeday.
 Mrs. Lewis Durant Miss Helen and John Winch. Of Southbridge. Mass. spent the week end in this viliaxe and attended the funeral of Mrs. purant,e $ mother Mrs orrin cushman.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
ELMvILLE
Twenty Mile Sleiahride for Now York
 Cuest--personal ltenas.

MT. and Mrs. Alfred Todd and son of Webster were recent guests at the home of James Kent.
 Miss Mildred Davis and Edwin Dav- is were Putnam visitors Wednesday.
 Twenty. Mile sIeishrids.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. D. Mowry and their guest, Miss Ella Blood Of New York, through the neighboring towns Tues- day.
 Miss Laura Chase, who has been spending the holidays with her par- ents. has returned to her school in Canton Center.
 John F. Whaples is i'll.
 Mrs. Betsy Spears of Foster Center has been spending a few days with Mrs. Clayton Wright.
 Mrs. George Wilson of Bridgeport. Mrs. John Gallup and George Call of Addie B. Call. MT. and Mrs. James Kent and fam fly spent New Years with friends in MT; and Mrs. w. K. Litch and daughter have been guests of Ux- MT. and Mrs. R. L. Kenyon attend ed the annual church day banquet of the Second Congregational church in Putnam last week.
 George Davis of New London, who 4Ss dt HIS HOIIle n0T6 TOT a 1eW QaYS, spent Wednesday in Providence.
 Miss Florence Hopkins entertained Miss Louise Miller of East Killingly Thursday.
 Miss Madeline McCarty is i'll.
 Mrs. Mary DwYer has been the guest of her sister ins Putnam for a few days.
 Frank Hawkes. of Foster Center is staying at the home of John F. wha- pies.
 Party at Farm.
 MT. and Mrs. Bramham of Provi- deilce and party of friends are at Grassmere farm.
 George Davis and Clifford Davis are attending the automobile show in New York.
 Charles Keegan of the Hill Crest House spent the week eEd at his home in Providence.
 Miss Clara West was with her par ents in Moosup for the holiday
 Ralph Rogers of the Hill Crest House is ill at his home in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
NORTH STERLING

MT. Griswold of Worcester has a number of men here to cut the stand ing timber of the farm he recently purchased of Abby Hillery.
 F. O.. Hummer was in Providence this week on a business trip.
 Arthur Bushnell. has given up work at E. s. Randalrs and is attending Storrs Agricultural college.
 H. H. Crowell was in Lawrence last week on business.
 On account of the bad ice storm there was no service at the church last Sunday.
 Mrs. Abby Hillery has gone to Rock. land. R. l.. to spend the winter with
 Henry H. Cruwe1l Is in Wilmington Del, this week on a business trip.
 The rural mail carrier has put his automobile in the garage until the travelling is better.
 A number have been sleighing the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
SOUTH WELLINGTON
C. E. Social On New Years Eve Miss Doris Hall Gives Sieighing Party-Bridqe Girders Arrive.


 A Christian Endeavor social was held in Social hall New Years eve. It was a most enjoyable affair and Somo remained to see the new year get a safe start. At 12 o'clock many of the villagers were awakened by the church bell and mill whistle and sew eral started out. thinking it was an alarm for a fire. However, it was meant for the obsequies of 1915 and a welcome to 1916.
 Gardiner H. Hall and his school mate. William Rafferty of New York week, returned to their studies at Manlius, New York, Tuesday.
 Misses Doris and Clara Hall have returned to their respective schools at Dana hall and Tenacre, Wellesley, Mass.
 sIeighride Party.
 Miss Doris Hall and Is young guests had 9 sleighride party Satur- day evening that brought them to the Spring house, Stafford, where they had supper and then spent the evening dancing. The music was furnished by Hartford orchestra.
 Allen w. H. Sterry of Wiilimantic was the guest Sunday of J. Gallup Service.
 Miss Dorothy Macfaflane, teacher of commercial course at Wethersfield high school. returned to her work Sun day.
 Mrs. Ethel V. Kingsbury spent Sunday in Hartford with her son, Origin at the Hartford Hospital where he IS recovering after an operation for appendicitis
 Joseph Rodler returned Tuesday from visit of several days in New York. More Trouble from Bullet Wound.
 Mrs Albert c. Latham is recover ing from a severe illness. Edward Latham, who had a bullet removed from his leg a short time ago and was supposed to have no further trouble from it has been unable to stand on his feet for more than two weeks.
 Mrs. Homer N. Neil, Mrs. John Ed wards and Miss Clara Miller, are suf- ferers from grip. The steel girders for the bridge on the road to the station, have arrived and some. of them have been put in place.
 Several new members were voted into the Get-together club Monday night
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
A TWICE-TOLD TALE
On. of Interest to Our Readers.

Good news bears repeating, and when it is confirmed after a long lapse of time. even if we hesitated to believe it at first hearing, we feel secure in accepting its truth now. The following experience of Nor wich man is confirmed after two years.
 D. J. Brown. Summer St, Nor wich, says: 'sThe results that followed the use of Doan's Kidney Pills in my case were satisfactory. I got this medicine at N. D. Sevin & Sons Drug Store and it proved effective in strengthening my kidneys and re- lieving other symptoms of kidney trouble" Statement given August 27. 1sos.)
 OVER TWO. YEARS LATER MT. Brown said: Kidney trouble and I have been strangers for long time"
 Price soc. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for kidney remedy-get Deans Kidney PilIs-the same that Mir. Brown has twice publicly recom- mended. Foster -Mifburn Co. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
HEBRON
Church ofieiais-First Library Whist
 Shoulder DisIoeated by Fall.

Judge Frank R. Post who was op- seph's hospital Sunday, January 2, is making favorable recovery.
 Miss Cay of Mansfield Center, re- turned home Saturday after visiting at Ned Raymond's-
 Miss Irma B. Lord is the guest of wife at South Coventry.
 Tie church committee of the Con- gregational church is w. c. Robinson, George Little. Edward A. Smith; 1; clerk, W. B Chamberlin; treasurer. Dr. c. H. Pendieton.
 Library Whist.
 The first whist for the benefit of the Library was held Wednesday evening.
 James Brown started for Florida on Tuesday to be gone three months.
 Rev. MT. Chapin remains about the same. He does not get out any.
 Miss Mary Kelly of Middletown was the guest of Miss Florence E. Smith over the week end. Will Jones of Gilead has been ap- pointed constable by the selectren.
 Dislocated Shoulder.
 Edward Foote of Gilead fell and tlislocated his shoulder.
 Miss Leila Moves of Stonington is visiting friends in town. - Mir. and Mrs, George Mitchell were in willimantic Friday.
 The annual meeting of the Sunday school was held last Sunday. Edward A. Smith was elected superintendent and Clair Robinson assistant. Jucius Robinson. treasurer: Albert Hiding assistant The librarians are Miss Rertha Porter, Earl Tucker, Dennis BreassIan. The committee to pur- chase books, Mrs. John N. Hewitt, w c. Robinson, Mrs. W. O. Seyms. The grip is very plenty just now most every one Is having it in some way.
 Miss Marjorie Thompson returned Wednesday, from Brooklyn, N. Y. wHare she spent her vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

In the evening a meeting was held in the chapel. There were music, re- treatments and devotional services till twelve o'clock. After wishing each other a happy New Year, the company dispersed.
 Silver Wedding.
 Mir. and Mrs. William B. Hawkins celebrated the twenty-fifth anniyer- sary of their marriage New Years day quietly at their home. Every mem Der of the family was present, and in the evening company of neighbOFs gathered and enjoyed a pleasant time. including music and refreshments. They were married in Westport, but went to Norwalk, where MT. Hawkins was contractor and builder. About sixteen years ego he bought the pro perty known as the R. B. Chamberlain farm.
 Sale of Land.
 George Bovey has bought the land owned by J. E. Hillman on the Tol- land road, containing 27 acres.
 The Rev. M. L. Williston of Hart ford occupied the pulpit as supply last Sunday.
 The Ladies' Society met this week with Mrs. L. J. Loonis.
 W. F. Pitkin was caiec to Boston last Friday by the sudden death of his sister, Miss Kate Pitl1in.
 Judgment for Plaintiff.
 The case of Hynan Seplowitz vs. William B. Chamberlain was tried in the town court before Justice William B. Hawkins, Monday. The suit was brought to recover for labor and oth- CT items furnished the defendant. Judgment was for the plaintiff, P. J. Danahy and Frank H. Foss were the attorneys.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
EKONK


 Partelo- Brown Marriage - Westerly
 Man Comes to Dine, Gets Bride.
 The snow and ice disappeared fast with the strong south wind wednes- day night.
 2 School opened Monday morning with Miss Louise Carpenter of oneco teach
 Miss Esther Gallup returned to her school in Niantic Sunday
 Harold Hopkins returned to the Connecticut Agricultural college at Storrs. after spending the holidays with. his grandparents.
 Miss Mfnda Tanner returned to the State Normal school Tuesday. Visited PlainfieId Grange. s Thirteen members of Ekonk grange visited Plafnneld grange Tuesday eve nlng and witnessed the installation performed in a very impressive man ner- by Mrs. Charles Hyde.
 Came to Dine, Took Bride. Eugene Parte1o of Westerly drove in his automobile to Albert Brown,e Tuesday, Dec. 18th and after a social hour and partakfng of a. fine dinner he departed, but not alone--ho took with him Miss Susan, the second daugnter of MT. Brown and on the same afternoon they were united in marriage by Rev. MT Townsend of North Stonington and started on a wedding Journey to- New York and Washington. They will be at home after March 1st. Miss Brown was one of Ekonk's fairest girls and will be much missed heres q
 Charles Hopkins was a caller here Sunday 4t8s
 George Tanner is serving as i1,ro, in Norwich this week.
 Ernest Wilson, rural carried, fs abIe to drive his auto again after sufrerine from broken wrist. 7--s
 Rev. Albert Stanton was d recent Visttor at the Stanton homestead.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
SCOTLAND

At meeting of the c. E. society held recently the following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Alice Willoughby; vice president, Samuel Spencer; secretary and treasurer, Hen ry ". Clark; corresponding secretary, Leon MofTit;.
 Mrs. William Palmer. mother of Mrs. James Johnson, is very i'll with pneumonia.
 great many throughout the town have been suffering from severe colds and grip.
 Owing to the storm last week. the singing class was postponed
 Earl Kenyon spent a few days last week with friends in East Waterville.
 Robert c. Potter spent his vacation with Boston relatives.
 A steam sawnill has been set up on a woodlot of Myron Aliens and is be- ing run by James None.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
Holland County
SOUTH COVENTRY
Havens- Mitchell and Ledoyt- Fuller Marriases-Death of General Per- kins.

NiTSs
 Mir. and Mrs. H. N. Wood of Wau- regan have been visiting Mrs. Woods sister. Mrs. Wesley Tripp.
 Last Sunday morning the Congre- gational pulpit was occupied by Rev. John Knott of Goshen.
 Rural Mail Carrier G. B. Carpenter remains in a feeble condition at the home of his son. Charles B. Carpen- ter.
 Havens--MitcheII.
 Friends of Miss Edith Mitchell of Springfield, Mass. learn of her recent marriage with Elmer Ravens of Aga wam, Mass. Mrs. Ravens is the granddaughter of MT. and Mrs. Jasper Harris of this place. with whom she has been a frequent summer visitor. MT. and Mrs. Ravens are residing at 16S Main street, Agawam.
 ledoyt-FuIIer.
 Miss Ruby Fuller, daughter of Ern- est Fuller, and Ernest H. Ledoyt, both 26 by Judge G. H. Robertson. They reside at the Ledoyt home on Main street.
 Mrs. Clarence Foster and son, Kirk, are with Mrs. Fosters sister, s. A. Hall. Mrs. Foster is suffering from blood poisoning in both hands.
 WiIson-Potter.
 Owing to an error in the Potter Wilson marriage announcement in these columns last week the groom's name appeared as Douglas H. Wikon instead of Douglas H. Wilson.
 Miss Phebe Stillman of Westerly spent New Years at Mrs. c. H. Tripp's.
 l.. A. Kingsbury has been confined to his home for a week with grip, which is prevalent here as in many locali- ties.
 George Perkins Dead. Miss Lucy Perkins has received word of the death of her brother, George Perkins. in Jersey City, with whom until the last few years she has spent several months each winter. Patrick Sheridan is in feeble con- dition. having been confined to his bed for some time at the home of his
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
WOODSTOCK

The Ladies' Missionary society met with Mrs. George Mcclellan Wednes~ day afternoon. The leaders were Miss Ethel Spalding and Mrs. G. G. Spald- ing.
 E. G., Williamson of Springfield spent Sunday.in town.
 Miss Estella Frink returned to Well lesley Wednesday. place at the Congregational church the 18th.
 Charles s. Spalding has been home for a few days.
 Miss Ada Dennis. who has been the guest of Miss Mary Lester has return ed to her home in Foxboro.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08
BOLTON
Bolton Grange Elects Offieers-Leap Year Dance Postponed Week.

At the meeting of Bolton Grange Tuesday evening officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: Mas ter. Ralph Eaton; overseer, Fred s. Doane: lecturer Miss Adelia Loomis; steward. Maxwell Hutchinson; assist lain, Deacon Charles N. Loomis; treasurer, Miss Anna Alvord; secre- tary, Mrs. F. D. Finley; gate keeper. Michael Daly, IT,; Ceres, Miss Mary rop; Flora, Miss Lima Bidwell; lady assistant steward, Miss Josephine Mathein
 Several from this grange plan to attend the meetings of the State Grange to be held in Hartford next week Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs day.
 Receives Hospital Treatment.
 MT. and Mrs. John H. Massey's two years old daughter Etha, was brought home from the Hartford hospital, Monday, where she had her knee straightened in plaster cast. The child hurt her knee last summer and it finally developed into a tubercular knee.
 Miss Annie Alvord is at Miss Nell lie Hunts on Pine street, Columbia, for few days. Miss Cora weidmer of Canaan spent Sunday with Miss SarabeI Pinney. Miss Lima Bidwell was in East Hartford recently, the guest of her sister Mrs. Lawrence Pratt. Thomas Ross and Louis Cavagnaro were in New York the first of the month on business. Charles Pinney spent Sunday in Mansfield
 Leap Year Dance. The leap year dance which was to have been given in Bolton hall last week Saturday evening, was post poned until this week Saturday on account of, the bad weather.