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Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
NIANTIC
Party From Grove Attends Club Sup per and SociaI-Eisht Horses Re- quired to Haul Granite Block.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Con- gregational church gave a supper and social at the church parlors Tuesday evening. As the evening was a pleasant one there was quite a num- Der present A party from the Grove walked over and enjoyed the social. In the party were Mrs. ". D. Beebe, Mrs. Ellen V. Weir. Mrs. c. A. Hawkes. and daughter.
 R. B. S. Washburn and William Belknap were Mantle visitors Tues day.
 Mrs. G. IT. Matthews of Hartford is at her cottage
 Frank Aston left Tuesday for a business trip to Middletown.
 Mrs. c. A. Fox has closed her cot tage and gone to Hartford.
 Mrs, E. L. Spencer of Salem is wis., iting her son. Lawrence Spencer.
 Big Block From Quarry.
 A stone weighing about fifteen tons was brought down from Malnatti's quarry in tue Roxbury district, Iorr- day. The big stone was taken to the freight yard and will be loaded on a car. It required eight strong and from the quarry. A number of big stones have been taken out of the quarries in the Roxbury section.
 George W. Hill of New London was a visitor in the Pines, Sunday. Mr. Hill resided on the farm a few years ago.
 Mrs J. W. Hill of New London is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Truman Sherman.
 George Main of Providence passed Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Ellen V. Weir in the Grove.
 Tower Operator Ira D. $. Ehler of New Haven. was in the village Mon day to cast his ballot at the town election, also renewing acquaintances.
 Fred c. Wright of New London was a caller in the Grove Sunday.
 Leave For Long Island.
 Capt. and Mrs. F. K Partric left in their launch. Crescent. Monday, for their home at Long Island City.
 Mrs Cyril C. Clarke left last week for New Britain.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Smith of the farm win leave soon for Hartford.
 Mrs. H. w. Tripp and child of Waterbury, are guests 43f Mrs. Tripp's mother, Mrs. w. H. Dorman
 Mrs. Charles Bell5nap left Tuesday for her home in Bridgeport
 Mrs. Norma Beclkford closed her bungalow Saturday and left for her home in Brooklyn. N. Y.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
HAMBURG
Equal Franchise League Represented at Pools - Rev. Austin Bassett Fatally Injured.

Martin Joserh moved Tuesday from J. l.. Lords farmhouse to his new house in Ster-ing City. MT. Joseph has been employed by MT. Lord for a number of years.
 Miss May Noble has returned to her home in New York, after a visit with friends on Bill Hill
 Paul ReYnoldsa spent with his parents, MT. and Mrs. H. L. Key holds.
 The Equal Franchise League was well represented at the polls Mon-
 Everett Becl1with moved last Tues day from the Joseph house in Sterl- ing City to the Towers house. Tin ker Lane.
 Injuries Prove Fatal.
 Rev. Austin Bassett died at Hart lord, Thursday, the result of an au- tomobile accident which occurred Monday evening when his car was overturned, pi1ning him beneath. He was taken to Hartford, Tuesday, and after an operation for internal in lurles it was hoped he might recover. lis daughter, Grace, who was with him was not injured The funeral will be held at his summer residence on Lords Hill today (Saturday) with bulIaI. in the Ely cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Temperance Address Heard by Good Sized Auoience-ClothesIine Thieves About.

The temperance address by Rev Walter Lanphere of Hartford was well attended Sunday afternoon at the church.
 Mrs. Sydney Brown of New London has been a guest of relatives here.
 Miss PheJe Barber has been spend- ing two weeks at John E. Vaughn's in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Willis Hill entertained Mrs. Patsy Coffey and Mrs. Barlow of South Killingiy Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. L. Howard Cross spent Sunday with Putnam relatives
 Mrs. Julia Wilbur Of Jewett City spent Sunday with local friends.
 Moves to Providence.
 Mrs, Emma Baton has. moved her household goods to Providence, where her son Artnur is employed.
 Miss Stella Lafrance has returned to her studies at the Woman's college at Brown university.
 Edward Gal'ager spent Saturday in Worcester.
 Mrs. John Stone of Providence has been the guest of her father Nathaniel
 Esec smith was a visitor in Nor wich Saturday.
 ClothesIine Thieves.
 Clothesiine thieves took towels from the line at Mrs. Arnold B. Mathewson's Friday night.
 MT. and Mrs George Ross of Can terbury were guests of local relatives Monday.
 Thomas Moore has been spending a few weeks in Nova Scotia.
 J.. Arthur Atwood of Providence was the guest of his grandparents; MT. and Mrs. Philip Mathewson, Monday. The Kings Daughters met at their rooms Monday afternoon, Evelyn Greene, who lives with her uncle, Leroy Greene. is i'll with pneu- monia at her uncle's home. Scalded Arm. Mrs. Peter Anthony burned her arm | badly with water a few days ago Miss Helen Bassett is spending a few days with relatives in Brooklyn. Salome Bassett, formerly of Waure- gan, has entered the employ Of the Torrey Bros. Co. Mrs. Abby Hopkins, night operator at the telephone office at Danielson, is spending her vacation a her home.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07

the weekend with relatives in West Woodstock.
 H. H. Davenport of Pomfret called on local friends Friday.
 MT. and Mrs. R. L. Kenyon spent Thursday in Providence.
 George w. Kent was a Putnam vlS itoi Thursday.
 B. c. Conklin was in North Ash ford few days this week.
 Mrs. Ida Place and family visited in Woonsocket, Sunday.
 Mrs. Anna Cummings of Brooklyn and Mrs J. H.. Milligan spent We'd nesday in Providence.
 MT. and Mrs. Clayton Wright were guests Sunday at Samuel Bennetts, at Foster Center.
 Mrs. Herbert Hopkins visited Mrs. Henry M. Blanchard of Dayville. Fri day afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
CHAPLIN
Result of Annual Town Meeting-Six-
 teen Mill Tax Voted - Salaries
 Raised. .

The annual town meeting was not largely attended and resulted in the election of tho following: Assessor, George B. Howard; board of relief was a tie between Frank w. Landon and Merritt Welch. MT. Welch with drew and MT. Howard was appointed by the. selectmen. Selectment, Frank M. White, Henry Eaton, James Frank C. Lummis; auditors, Arthur Williams Clarence E. Chester; grand jurors, Frank w. Landon, William J. Lee, Ellsworth M. Russell, collector of taxes, George B. Howard; constables, Clifton J. Church, Wesley E. Deming, registrars, Ellsworth M. Russell, Lindsley A. Derning; school commit tee, William J. Lee. Burton M. Welch: library directors, Florence I. Hunt, Clarence B. Chester.
 It was voted to lay a tax of 16 mills. The salary of the first selectman was raised from $25 to $40 and the sec- ond selectman was given SD. The salary of the town treasurer was also raised from S25 to $40.
 Windh am Preacher Heard.
 Rev. William M Brown of Wind
 Miss Olive Williams returned to her studies at Mt. Holyoke college this week.
 Mrs Arthur Williams Jr. and son of New Jersey returned home this week, after a lengthy visit with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Williams
 Mrs. Orin R. Witter of Hartford is visiting her mother, Mrs. P. Jessie Hunt
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
Entertained Class.
SOUTH KULTNGLY

Cards have been received from MT. and Mrs. Frank Jacques. who left here Thursday for Frost Proof, Florida. They were mailed in Washington, D. C., where they stayed for few days. Mrs. Jacques,-who has been. i'll for several months writes that she is making the trip as well as could be expected.
 Mrs. H. B. Goodsen is havingfa va cation, of weeks. aE
 Mrs. G. w. Barlow, Neva Barlow, Herman Barlow. Mrs. P. H. fCoffey, Anna Smith and Byron Place were visitors Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Willis Hill of Central Village.
 Fred Como returned to work Mon day, after a weeks vacation.
 Mir and Mrs. A. E. Phillips attended Brockton fair Thursday.
 Ruth Spaulding went to Day-Kim- ball hospital Wednesday for a throat operation.
 MT and Mrs. A. E. Hall and MT. and Mrs. L. H. Cross of Central Vil- lage spent Sunday with friends in p11tTo
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
ELMVILLE

Miss Mildred Davis has returned from a visit with friends in New fLondorf.
 Fayette Wright and family of Pom fret spent Tuesday at Clayton Wright's.
 E. s. Botham of Moosup was a Sun day visitor at c. ID. Mowfy's.
 Misses Nellie and Mary Par4hrust of Dayville were guests s,Thursday of Mrs. Herbert Hopkins.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Batteys spent
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
THOMPSON
Miss Backus Enters Smith College
 Women Vote for School Cimmittee

Rev. W. H. Giebel breaches at the Congregational church Sunday morn ing; Oct. 8.
 MT and Mrs. A, " Reynolds and Ellen of Worcester were at Nathan Chase's over the weekend.
 At town meeting Monday Oscar Munyan was elected selectnan in place of Fernando Ross.
 A number from here have attended Brockton fair the past week.
 Missionary Meeting.
 The monthly missionary meeting of the ladies of the Congregational church was held with Mrs. E. S. Flet cher Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. Lowell Ross. and daughter Mary of Putnam and Mrs. Charles Ross of St. Louis called on friends and rela- tives in town one day last week.
 Mrs. G. Anderson of Woodstock has been with Mrs. w. H. Giebel the past ten days.
 MT and Mrs. E. s. Bac21us went to Northampton Wednesday to accom- pany their daughter. Muriel. who is entering Smith college.
 Women Vote Monday.
 Quite a company of ladies availed themselves of their right to vote on sc-4ool matters at town meeting Mon day. Although this is the third year it has been allowed only one as done so in the past. Others are registered as voters now.
 The concrete work in front Of the Congregational church is nearing com pletion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07

follows:
 , Assessor, Harry J. Iron, r: board of relief, Samuel H. Brown, r; selectmen, Oliver F, Downs, r.; Frederick A. Card, r; Arthur R, Bell, r; town treasurer, Sidney W. Bard, r; agent town deposit fund, Sidney w. Bard, r; auditors; Arnold Wild, r. Leslie ". Ravens, d; grand jurors, William. A. KeacE, r; Theodore D. Pond, r: John F Meyers, r.. Albert /. la cques, T; William R, Thurber, r 7 :. Leslie J. Fan hing, d ; aHugn Gornar.a-L; d; Nelson Gautffier, d.; Henry w. Main, d; col Hector Of taxes, William Touchette, T; coi7stabIes.i Edwin Benniett, r. Fred erick A. Card. r; Joseph F. Burton r; Theopile Bernier, -Jr, r; Charles A. Parker, r; Harry Lathrop, d; John M. Beretti, d. Nelson -Gautf1ier, d; Henry M. Evans, d registrar of voters, Will jam R. Thurber, r; Herbert Lyman, q; first district; William A. Slater, r; John M. Beretti, d; second district town school committee, 3 years, John B. Stetson, r: Frederick B. Stanford. d; year. ,Deforest Wells, r.
 ','~ Personals. srrRev. sGs E. f1enungsDz D.. and wife are in Boston for ,affew days.
 Master eRQeeGt'z Bard has entered | Brown University. .-.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
Windham County
EAST WOODSTOCK
Opening of Season for Singing Class Ae!n1in;stratrix on chaffee Estate Appointed.

\ missionary meeting, the first of the season, will be held next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. J. E. Aldrich.
 Will Conduct Singing Class.
 Members of the singing class have been invited to come to the hall next Monday evening, when Frank Barber has consented to conduct the class.
 Rally Sunday.
 Rally Sunday will be observed at the Congregational church Oct. 18th.
 Mrs. J. B. CIapp of Pomfret Landing is with Mrs. Clifford Farrows for a Jew weeks.
 Mrs and Mrs. Carleton 1atem and daughter Virginia were guests of George Bosworth and family Sunday. MT. and Mrs. Edgar Traslt, their son., Harry, MT. and Mrs. F. B. Com lnGs motored to Norwich Sunday, wis. ting points of interest
 To Administer Uncle's Estate.
 Mrs. Lillian A May has been ap- pointed adnainistratrix on the intestate estate of her late urcle, N. 0. Chaffee School closed Thursday afternoon for a teachers meeting and Friday so pu- pills could attend Woodstock fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
WILSONVILLE

Nora McCarty was a weekend visitor in Worcester -,
 Fred Chflds was in North Grosyen- ordale, Wednesday.
 Miss Hawkinson and Miss Gregg of Webster called on Mrs. Childs, Sun day.
 George Miller and family of Ever ett, Mass, were with local friends a few days the Rast week t=
 Mrs. Kate Haggerty, who has been i'll, is able to be out.
 Miss Fanny Jennings spent the weekend in Riverside, R. l.. with her brother and his family.
 J. M. Kinnie of Medford, Mass, called on friends here one day last week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
ABINGTON

Charles Gallup is recovering from a severe attack of inIlammatory rheu- matism.
 Oren Weeks is on a trip to the Pa ciffc Coast and will visit his brother. Harry, in Seattle, Wash.
 Miss Mary Osgood is visiting Mrs. Ellen Horton.
 Miss Annie Goodall of Pomfret Landing is head of the Children Department of the, New Britain Hos pital.
 Frank Haines, Andrew Amidon, Arthur Grosvenor, and Newell Badger are on automobile trip to the Berk- shires.
 Nelson Platt is teaching in Thomp- SOnViIIe,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07

H. S. Monday to begin his junior year.
 Norman D. Baker entered Windham High school Monday.
 Charles M. Williams and H. A. Meel1s, M D.. of Meriden. were the guests of E.; l.. James Wednesday and Thursday.
 A gang of men are at work laying the foundation for new iron bridge to take the place of the old -BicknelI bridge.
 William Bates of Ashford is at work for B. H. Gardner
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
WARRENVTLLE

Mrs. Lizzie Noel was the guest on Tuesday of her aunt. Mrs. Jane Tuck CT in North Windham
 Mrs Marshall LawtOn is in the Hartford hospital for q surgical opera tion.
 Mrs. E. L. James visited her mother and brothers family in [Windham on Tuesday. #t
 Earl E. James returned to the W.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
WINDHAM
Group of Endeavorers Plan Visits tc Neighboring Societies-CIass Enter tainment.

The Woman's Missionary society met with Mrs. H. c. Lathrop Tuesday afternoon. Twenty-one were present and spent the time in sewing and lis .tening to the first chapter of World Missions and World Peace read by Miss Anna Patton and Miss Grace Bates. Tea was served by Mrs. Ada Larrabee and Mrs. Lathrop. .7
 The c. E. meeting will be omitted Sunday evening and if pleasant groups of the members will visit the societies in Scotland. Mansfield, Will limantic, South Windham and possi- bly, South Coventry.
 MT. and Mrs. H. w. Loonis who have been in town since the death of Mrs F. w. Loomis have returned to their home in Belfast. N. Y.
 Mrs Arthur Williams is visiting in Franklin.
 Clarence Beckwith and Keeney La throp have entered the High school in WiIlimantic. t,s
 Entertained Class.
 Miss Emily Lyman and Miss Ellen Hawkins entertained the Women's Bi- ble class of the Congregational Sum day school Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Kate Tibbits of Norwich, Mrs. Huxford and daughter, of Stamford are recent arrivals at the Inn. --
 Miss Dorothy Brown has returned from a visit with Mrs. Walter Lath- rop of Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
WESTFORD.

Capt, Henry. A. Eastman of Middle town was in own over election day
 Roy Harlow and Mrs. Clarence Bar low and little daughter, were guests of MT. and Mrs. F. w. Eastman, in Windham, Thursday.
 Fred Chism and Clarence Barlow motored to Springfield, Sunday, and were guests of Harry Chlsm.
 W. H. Reed of Stafford Springs is building an addition on his hay harm. The work is being done by Alex Bas- sett and A. c. Squires.
 Mrs. Fred Newell of Stafford is spending few days at her home here this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
SOUTH CANTERBURY

Mrs D. E. Bates of Wisconsin has bought Mrs. Marion Thompson's place and has taken possession.
 Samuel T Cooper of Moosup was the guest of Levi N. Clark, several days recently. f~ zsse
 Frank Lycn attended the auction at the Thomas Tyler farm Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
WOODsTOcK VALLEY

Mir. and Mrs Henry W. Coran and son. of Providence are staying for Ftwo weeks at Maplewood Farm MT. and Mrs. F. H. StadtmueIler and son, Granville, of Hartford, spent several days at MapIewood Farm this week.
 Harold Barrett has spent few days, with his motfler. Mrs. Cora Bar
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
OCCUM AND VERSAILLES
Ladies' Aid Society of Versailles Meth odist Church Holds Annual Meet. ino

The annual meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Versailles M. F. church was held in the vestry of the church, Wednesday afternoon. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. c. w Perkins; vice president, Mrs. F. H. Topliff; secretary, Mrs. F. B. Bush- nell: treasurer, Mrs. H. E. Learned; ;,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES

directresses, n-<s. c. H. Sengman, Mrs. c. H. Boyens. The meeting was held on Wednes-
 day afternoon and was the first meet | ing of the season.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
Personals.
STERLING

Mrs H. C. Anderson has been i'll.
 Arthur Chamberlain with AIbCSt Chamberland and son, Frank, went to HoIyoke, Mass, Sunday to attend the funeral of a relative.
 Mr and Mrs. w. w Vaughn attend ed the funeral Thursday of Horace Perkins, who died at his home at Campbells Mills, Sunday,
 William Anderson of Danielson is a guest of relatives here. : -t =
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
New London County
OLD MYSTIC

Young Mems Association Defeats Gen. tral Vermont Team 1e to 4-Enter- tainment Given by Probationers' . CIass-Gettins Distilery Ready for Season.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
Fifteen Mill Tax Laid.

The annual town meeting was held on Monday, Professor John R. Wash burn, acting as moder| tor. There was heavy vote cast the republicans winning every selectman. The busi-' ness was transacted in the afternoon as follows: An appropriation of $6,500 was voted T. s. Bard and T. D. Pond were elected as a committee for the South cemetery and an appropriation of $50 was voted; for Memorial Day
 $40 was voted. A tax of fifteen mills was laid, payable in March 1917, of
 which 1-2 mills was to apply upon paying the debt that has been incur red during the past two years; 2 1-2
 mills for the repairs of the highways and 10 mills for the running expenses of the town. A committee consisting
 of B. E. Lightburn, c. E. Babson and L. W. Ravens with the selectmen to examine the accounts of the select men and report to the adjourned meeting to be held Saturday, Nov. Il, 1916, at 2 D. m.
 Butter maker Leaves.
 Fred Leavens has been selected to
 run the Brooklyn creamery and has entered upon his duties. A. F. Ennis, who has for two years been the but ter-maker, has moved to Wauregan and entered the employ of Millegan; in his garage.
 ~-- Town Officers Elected.
 Officers elected on Monday were as
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
All Sorts of Attraction.

We think not enough is said of the richness of our. age; for instance; if one grows tired of poetry he can now turn to the work of Miss Amy Lowell. Milwaukee Journal. ~--r'. E. z.5.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07

Many a mans downfall can be traced back to desire to get even.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
BROOKLYN
Annual Town Meeting Votes 15 Mill Tax-New Butter maker at Cream ery-Eiection Results.

r Frank Young, who drives the R. IF. D. route into Canterbury has bought him an automobile and finds that much better than driving a horse, as he covers the route in much less time. >... ;st
 Sunday, Mn and Mrs. William P. Barstow of South Windham and MT. and Mrs Allen of Willimantic, were attendants Tt the service in the Bap- tiSt cb1Is-ch
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07

A union service of the Methodist and Baptist churches was held Sunday evening in the Baptist church with a sermon by Rev. William Crawford, pastor of the Methodist church. Rev Fred E. Coburn, pastor of the Baptist church. assisted in the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-10-07
Campaign Banner Flying.

Charles Q. Flldredge had flags float ing election day from both of his flag poles. The large republican banner with portraits of Hughes and Fair banks is swinging to the breees day and night, week days and Sundays, across the highway in front of River view cottage.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-14
TWO DEAD, SEVEN ARE HUR
AUTO ACCIDENTS

A Chicago and Milwaukee electric
car which caught the auto in which
Charles Putnam, sup't of the Ameri-
can Steel and Wire Co., and his wife
were riding, killed Mrs. Putnam and
injured Putnam probably fatally yes
terday.
Six were hurt when the auto Of
Stanley Wisniewsh of 1874 w. 51st
st., turned over on the Chicago and
Joliet Electric tracks near Argo.
John LaSalle, 244O W. Superior,
died after his motorcycle, on which
he was riding, was struck by an auto
owned by Hurson, undeTtakers, 2316
Warren aY.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-08-14
MINISTER oUSTED FOR STAND
AGAINST PREPAREDNESS

Because he was accused of being
"socialistic" when he took the.
stump in the streets of De KaIb, H.,
and declared against preparedness
parade, Rev. D. A. McGregor of the
Baptist church was asked to resign.
The American Steel Wire Co. inter
ests were blamed.
Three others, including a school
teacher, were ousted because Of the
movement against preparedness.
They called preparedness a criminal
tendency, unnecessary if the bosses
of big business would keep out of
commercial fights and invest their
capital in United States
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-29

room house. sherman av.. With
plumbing gas for lighting. corner lot.
East front Property is In first class
condition. Terms cash or payments.
WHITCONB x KELLER
Farmers Trust Bldg
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-29
NOTICE. no Roam C0NTRtCTORs

State OF Indiana. ST. Joseph County. SIS
Notice is hereby given thai the board
Of commissioners of said county viii re-
ceive sealed proposals for the Improve
ment OF certain highway iu said county
10y grading. draining and paving with
gravel rs set ont in the Specifications.
plans aud profile now on file lu the office
Of the auditor Of said county. by aud
under the laws Of the state 0f Indiana
Said sealed proposals viii Doe opened ana
the contract awarded for sand improve
ment ou the 10th day of April 1876.
Bids or proposals VIII rr received nap
g. II O'Clock a. m. on said date.
The said road 90 be- improved is Joe
Gated in Penn township. iu St. Joseph
county. Indiana. and is 90 Doe known as
the u &. Eberh8rt road when SD im-
proved
Bids viii Doe for tn~ completion of the
said Improvement iu accordance with the
plans profile and specifications iu the
office Of the auditor Of said county. and
shall include an labo- and material FOR
said work TIA nO case VIII extra cone
penSatiou bee allowed for amy additions
work alleged 10 have been done 10y the
contractor 0r contractors t0 whom is
awarded the contract.
Each bid shall Doe accompanied hr "a
personal Or surety bond BOO % SUM equal
10 double the amount IF the bid h.ed for
the work bid on 60 Doe approved 10y Tire
board Of commissioners NJ said county.
Said bond shall De conditioned for the
faithful performance OF thc work the
sureties, if personal. shall Doe resident
freebolder- VI the state ~ Indiana. one
or whom shall he n resident ~ ST. Joseph
county.
said bond shall Doc for the benefit ~
auy person, persons coz corporation who