Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-03


 Marriages and Thirty eight Deathi
 Paper-maker Transferred to Yer
 saiiIes MiII-Social Affairs.
 A record of the vital statistics oi the town shows that there were "A births, including twin daughters to Mir. one less than during 1915. In 1913 the greatest number of births occurred in April while in 1918 February had the most, there being ten. Thirty-seven more than 1915, which had but thirty three. Thirty eight deaths occurred in 1916, while in 1915 there were forty five. The oldest death in 1915 was that of Mrs. Sophionia Miner, who was 94 years, 10 months, and Is days: The oldest death in 1916 was that of E1ihu Street, on April 23, aged 95 years, months and 22 days. The July of 1916; in 1915 September had the most. Seven deaths were of per sons over eighty. Five between seV- e1ty and eighty. The youngest death was that of an infant four and one half hours.
 Thursday Afternoon Club Meets. The meeting of the Thursday After noon club was led by Mrs. Ralph H. Melcer, president of the Woman's Home Missionary society of the Meth OulSI cnufcn, the IO missionary work. The afternoon sub jectswas Spanish America and Span ish explorers. Mrs. John B. Lathrop read while the others present sewed on gafments to be sent to the mis- orated with the Spanish colors red and yellow. After the afternoons pro gram refreshments were served.
 Mrs. Newton Recovering.
 Mrs. Annie B. Newton, who injured her shoulder by fall at the car sta | tion some time ago, has recovered. SC , that she was able to be taken from the home of Dr. Morton E. Fox, where she has been cared for since the accident, to the home of her son, Louis G. New l ton.
 ! Walter Burgess and Louis Peters spent the weekend visiting friends in Castelton, N. Y.
 Transferred to Versailles. Max Zuranski, superintendent pa per maker at the Thames Speciality Co.'s mill has been transferred to She company's mill at Versailles. MT. and Mrs. George Edwards en- tertained for few days Owen Gard ner of Yantic.
 Entertained at Whist. l At the home of MT. and Mrs. Harry Atwood, their daughter, Miss Agnes Atwood entertained a party of friends at whist. Out of town guests present contributed musical selections. The prize in whist was taken by Mrs. Harry Lyon of Waterford. Adding to Hall Fund.
 Mrs. Frederick Perkins entertained the Good Cheer Sunshine society ThnTsd9g aftern00n when bed aHds night at the home of MT. and Fred erick P. Comstock were made. One new member was voted into the socie- ty. The attendance at the supper was pnnd cafiGfanfnrx- 6nnnrfa1 TO suit which will be used by the society to defray expenses of its new hall. The play Above the. Clouds will be given in the recently Acquired hall. Rendered Reception. | About twenty-five members of the Baptist church attended the reception rendered the pastor, Rev and Mrs. Frank Clark and family, who have come from Easton, recently. Vocal and instrumental musical selections were enjoyed. During the evening lady's fingers and ice cream were
 At K. of c. Meeting.
 Cornelius Driscoil, Thomas Branni- gan and John Cuddy were in New London, Sunday, and attended the meeting of Seaside Council. K. of C.. witnessing the exemplification of the third degree on class.
 MT. and Mrs. Matthew J. Walsh of Pequot entertained Sunday. MT. and Mrs. William McAGahon of Norwich. Mrs. Peter Taylor has returned, after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Ern- est Semmig of Worcester, Mass. Miss Millie Simpson spent the weekend at her home in Norwich. Funeral of Mrs. John Murphy. The funeral services of Johanna Kelley, wife of John Murphy, were | uI TBIInq q1IM uoouI9lJB 6BpunS pTsq St. Marys cemetery, New London. The bearers were John Mahoney, Afi- chael J. Hickey, Joseph F. Killeen and Fred Dervin. A requiem high mass was celebrated Monday morning, at ten o'clock at St. Johns Roman Cath 1 ollie church in this village. There were beautiful floral tributes, among them a large wreath of Easter lilies and roses from her associates in the Palmer Brothers mill. Birthday Party. Walter Smith was given a birthday party by his friends. Several out of town friends were present. Music and wancing with selections on the Vic | trola passed the evening pleasantly. Refreshments were served. Miss Ellen Holmes accompanied by her niece, Miss Marian Henry, of Pal mertown, is spending this week in l New York.
 Grip is prevalent throughout the town.