Connecticut western news., 1916-03-09
FALLS VILLAGE

cessful and instructive and was at- bonded by about 90 farmers and others interested in such matters. MT. Man chester. representing the Litchfield County Farm Bureau, who made the demonstrations, pruned a number of young fruit trees, and "dehorned" an old tree, giving lucid explanation of the process and the purpose. At noon refreshments were served in the farm house, and the demonstrations were continued in the afternoon. It was a valuable exhibition, highly appreciated by all who witnessed it.
 Mrs. Frank Hanchett is on the sick list
 Landlord Richard Palmer wont to New Milford, Tuesday on business.
 The adjuster of the Orient Insurance Company, of Hartford. represented by Bartle Brothers, was in town last Wednesday, the day after the big fire, and settled the losses of the victims, to the complete satisfaction of the insured, Messrs. F. II. Sprague and Oscar Schrei- Der, who are enthusiastic in their ap- preciation. "Just think, says Oscar, the adjuster got here at half past 12, and I had my money in my pocket at . quarter past onep'
 MT. Frank Olin celebrated his 90th birthday Thursday and was given a parCy at his home in the afternoon. A number of neighbors and friends called and Mrs. F. H. Olin, wife of MT. Olin's s son, Dr. Olin, of Worcester, was present. Refreshments were served.
 Mrs. O. H. Schreiber and children returned Friday from Danbury.
 MT. M c. Marcy, whose store build ing was burned by the big fire last week, announces that he will reb uild after the weather becomes settled. He will construct an attractive building to be occupied as a store and residence.
 George Haskins, after being asso. ciated with Bartle Brothers five years. as teamster, etc., has gone with his family to New Haven. to reside.
 The local orchestra, consisting of Rev. and Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Olive Abbe, Frances and Alfred Abbe, Harold Bray and Tony" went to Lime Rock. Monday evening and gave an enjoyable entertainment, which was not largely attended owing to the unfavorable weather.
 Miles A. Hanchett, of Orange, N. J., and George Hanchett, of Bridgeport, were over Sunday guests in town.
 Charles Lanneau shot deer on his farm Monday. This is the first case of a deer being shot that has been re-. ported to Game Warden Hornbeck in a month.
 Miss Pauline Miller, of New York, an expert nurse, is visiting at Charles Lanneau's.
 Barber Joe Dunn's tonsorial equip. ment, which was rescued from the fire, is still in storage at I. P. Hornbeck's,
 The household goods of Station Agent A. 5. Davis, has been shipped to Shef- field, his new station, and MT. Davis expects to be transferred to that place in few days.
 Mrs. J. T. Willis, of Lee, and Mrs. Stanton, superintendent of the Lee schools, were in town last week. visit ing the local schools.
 Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Brown and grandson, of Lenox, were in town last week, calling on old friends
 Mrs. Lee Wickwire, who has been on the sick list for some time. is reported as improving.
 Miss Belle Hanchett is making protracted visit in Hudson.
 J. s. Tracy is meeting with his fellow members of the board of county commissioners, in Litchfield. this week.
 Miss Alice Bray has returned home from Brooklyn.
 Joseph Smith. of Bridgeport, was in town last week.
 Fay Chaffee has been acting as sta. tion agent at Lime Rock station the last of the week, Mr. Ferguson having been out of town.
 Miss Clara B. Sabin called on friends in Lakeville, Saturday.
 The old Wolfe house in Amesville is rented.
 Robert Woodin has been home few days from West Norfolk.
 Mrs. Bernard Smith returned home from New York City, Wednesday eve. ming.
 MT. Griffith took possession March l, of his farm which he bought of MT. Moon.
 l.. E. Moon and family left for New York city last week.
 Dr. D. M. Wilcox, of Lee, Mass. spent Sunday with Dr. Skiff.
 Miss Ella M. Daily, of New Haven, is spending short time with her sister, Mrs. Frank Hanchett.
 On Wednesday, March l, at 1880 p. m. very pretty home wedding took place at the home of MT. and Mrs. w. l.. Willard, when their daughter, Eliza beth May, was united in marriage to MT. Albert Lyman Roberts, of Kent. The ceremony was performed by tue Rev. O. H. Perry, of Kent. The bride was gowned in ivory white crepe de chine with pearl trimmings. The wed- ding party consisted of the brides father, mother and brother, the groom s father and sisters, with their families l; the Misses Marsh, of Cornwall; Miss Mabel Phelps, of Pittsfeld, and MT. uroh Tocbar of Ko,,k nho ;lo1 I