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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
ORLEANS.

j. M. York and George Gray We're
in Belding and Smyrna on business
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schultz and chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. White and
Mrs. Cynthia White and Edith were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Face
Thursday.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
M. 4. church Thursday, February l,
on account of the Farmers Institute
to be held February 8.
Bessie and Veva Morgan were in
Portland Saturday.
Mrs. Almira Face and Mrs. Lucy
King of Bedding were visitors among
relatives and friends here the past
week.
Mrs. Elva Anderson and Grace
spent Friday evening with Miss
Chambers at Ionia.
A. ID. Purdy of West Otisco took
dinner with his aunt, Mrs. q. Purdy
and family, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Young enter
tanned Saturday-Mr. and Mrs. Chas;
white. Mrs. CYNTHIA White and
daughter, Edith, Mr.. and Mrs. Alva
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Loomis of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Ellison OF
Easton Sundayed with w. s. Purdy
and family.
Those on the sick list are: o. IL.
York, Mr.. and Mrs. Easterbrook, Mr.
and Mrs. Wilbur, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Hoppough and Josephine Sherwood
The Orleans Farmers club met al
the Maccabee and Cleaner hal
Thursday, January 20. About seven
ty partook of an excellent dinner
After the usual business meeting we
listened to a good literary program
The question for discussion was ably
handled. Mr.. Flanagan was leader
on the affirmative and George Woold.
ridge on the negative. Mr.. Sher.
woods solo was highly appreciated
He responded to an encore. In fact
every number, including the question
box, furnished food for thought. The
next meeting will be held jointly with
the Farmers Institute Thursday
February g.. A state speaker and 9
good literary program will be the
leading features, with good dinner
at noon.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
.CHADWICK

Mrs. w. j. Moore was in lonia
from Tuesday until Friday night with
her sister, Mrs. Tuttle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Dorr, who
were here to attend Mrs. +. DORIS
funeral, spent several days visiting
friends before returning home.
Mrs. Emerson Toolcy was in Beld-
ing last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chadwick OF
Belding visited at j. +. Chadwick's
Sunday.
Miss Irene Chadwick was home
from her school at Ionia several days
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest Chadwick
visited at John w. Moore's in Bedding
Sunday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
SMOKY ROW

Miss Hattie Towne visited with
Frances Witt Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milo Towne visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Kilborn
Sunday.
Mrs. William Leary visited with
Mrs. F. M. Tillottson few days last
week.
Miss Ethel Witt visited with Mr..
and Mrs. George Taylor and family
Of Bedding Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Benton and chill
dren visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Err
nest Benton Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Taylor OF
Bedding visited with their parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Witt, over Sunday
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
KEENE HEIGHTS

Clyde Denny took dinner at A. E.
Denny's Monday. !,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Vanderlip visited
at r. S. Bigley's Friday evening.
Henry Denny took dinner at A. r..
Denny's Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Heether visited from
Friday until Sunday at John Fishers
of Berlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Hunter visited
at John Hoskin's Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. Hunter visited
at Frank Abbott's Sunday.
Hugh Bigley of near Belding Wis
tied from Friday until Sunday at X.
S. Bigley's.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 4. Denny visited
at Mrs. Welthie Bowen's Sunday
evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
KEENE

Arson Dodds and Mrs. Eva Hig-
gins spent Saturday and Sunday in
Belding.
Norman Higgins and lady friend
spent Sunday at Ed. Hotchkiss.'
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Bowen spent
Sunday with her aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. Floyd Sparks.
Mrs. Dan Carr, Mrs. Ola Cook and
Mrs. Harrington spent Thursday at
Walter Higgins
K. Woodman and Mr.. Irwin spent
"Wednesday evening at James Hop
kins'.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
BRINK

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wilson and
daughter, Helen, visited Mrs. Wilson's
mother, Mrs. E. III. Tallman, of Fair
plains, Sunday. They found her
mother improved in health.
Clarence Snow and son, DenZel, Wis
tied Mr. and Mrs. Milo Towne Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Cobb and Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Benton visited Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Gibson Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wilson attend
ed the Goodfellowship club banquet
at Hotel Bedding Friday, and in the
evening went to school social at the
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. Kilborn visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Choate' on
Sunday.
George Wiley was a caller at M.
L. Howe's Sunday morning.
Through the kindness of Harold
Cooper the Brink teacher and her
pupils had a nice sleighride Friday
afternoon. There were twenty-four
children. The teacher and Mrs. Clyde
Cooper chaperoned the bunch. After
they had enjoyed the ride the teacher
took them to her home ard gave them
good time. Light refreshments
were served and last but not least,
Miss Jennie Nadeau played several
selections on the mouth-organ. All
who participated enjoyed the after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Watts of Grand
Rapids visited Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Leach from Saturday until Monday
afternoon.
Mrs. Ernest Anderson of Bedding
- IL L fn4L n m "A
Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Howe Sunday.
Fred Myers, of Orleans, visited Mr.
and Mrs. Hite Eckert Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Burns is on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Hanks and Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Brink and daughter
Olive, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Orer
Hanks Sunday.
Leroy hummer of Grand Rapids is
visiting his son, Fred hummer and
family, and other relatives for q
while.
Mrs. George WelIman of Petoskey
visited her sister, Mrs. Emory
Chickering and family, Friday and
Saturday, and Friday night Mr.. anc
Mrs. Ross Chickering and sons, Will
Alton and Carlton. visited there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Snow visited
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin
Smith, Sunday.
Mrs. L. G. Devendorf of Bedding
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Chris ChoatC
Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cobb visited Mrs
M. j. Holcomb and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Wiley Sunday.
John Bates was a caller at Mr.. anC
Mrs. Hite Eckert's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kohn visited his
brother, Anthony Kohn and family
Sunday.
Mrs. John Reeves and children OF
Cooks Corners visited her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Chickering Sun
day. Miss Ethel Chickering wa.
home from Bedding also, Saturday anC
Sunday.
Mrs. Chas. Brink wants to thanl
the Belding Grange for the fine fav
ors she received while she was sick
She appreciates them very much.
A barber sometimes combs men,
hair as the man combs IL himself
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
NORTH EASTON

Mrs. Ben Penny and Mrs. S. p.
Leach were Wednesday guests of Mrs.
Sarah Moon.
Mrs. A. II. Guernsey was a guest
of Mrs. Abbie Parmerter one day
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Leach of
Belding and Mrs. Sarah Moon were
Saturday night and Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Krick. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. III. Guernsey were also guests
there. The dinner was given in
honor of the birthdays of Levi
Krick and A. III. Guernsey, which
come on the same day, January 81.
Lester Huyck left Sunday for q
visit with his sons and their families,
John and Tom Huyck.
Mrs. Lena Vance and son, George,
were Saturday guests of Mrs. Levi
Krick.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
Not Her Kind

Applicant-I'm afraid, mum, !
can't take the place.
Lady of the House-But the wages
are liberal and the work is not hard.
Applicant-That's all right, mum,
but you haven't any garage for me
runabout.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
PARNELL

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Costel-
10, a daughter.
Patrick Norton is on the sick list.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jack
Kehoe is on the sick list.
Mrs. Peter Byrnes has been caring
for Mrs. VIM. Costello.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

After a man has posed as cynic
for a few years he begins to think
too little of his neighbors and too
much for himself.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31
Her Husband Did

do you take any periodicals? 7"
asked the minister on his first round
on parish visits.
"Well, / DON'T" replied the woman,
"but my husband takes EN- frequent.
l do wish you'd try to get him to
sign the pledge"
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

More men would acquire knowledge
if they could absorb it without be-
ing taught.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

For each disease there are a dozen
cures that don't.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

Don't be afriad Of wearing out your
fixtures busting and washing. them.
Even If you could do 1t, it would pay.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

A barber sometimes combs a mems
hair as the man combs it himself,
but tonsorial artist never does.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1917-01-31

Frank r. Chase.
II. l.. Page.
Fred Underwood.
Brinton r. Hall. Charles Eddy.
Geo. w. Moulton.
John Hessler.
w. l.. Cusser.
Frank L. Moon.
Geo. Hoppough.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Dance For Benefit of Red Cross Work-Teacher at Green Hollow School Resigns-Dr. w. w. Leete Speaks at Church.

Several young people were in Moos- up Thursday evening 10 attend the dance given for the benefit of the Red Cross work. which is to be done in this town.
 Mrs. George w. Loring has been the guest of Providence relatives.
 Mrs. George Gadbois, who has been spending the winter with relatives in New London and Norwich, has been at her home for a short stay.
 Mrs. Frank Thayer of Putnam spent Thursday with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Israel Seguin.
 Mrs Herbert Brown. who has been living in Southbridge. Mass, spent Sunday here, where she formerly lived.
 Walter Green. who is employed at the Hopkins and Allen Arms plant. in Norwich. spent Sunday here
 Miss Mabel Razoux entertained a former college mate from Radclin college Saturday and Sunday.
 Teacher Resigns.
 Miss Anna Coffin, who has been teaching at the Green Hollow school two weeks, has resigned and went to Boston. Saturday morning. Miss Flor ence Exley is teaching at Green Hol- low at present.
 Guards were on duty at the railroad bridge Saturday night.
 John L. Chapman spent Friday in Hartford.
 Mrs Arthur Bradley and Miss Gm- ma Bradley have been spending a week with relatives in Boston.
 Harry Stainthrop has recovered from illness and has returned to his duties at Loring's store.
 Mrs. Harmidas Ouimette and daugh- ter. Cecile. visited relatives in Daniel son, Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. L. Howard Cross were SunAsy guests at Cosmer Young's in Danfelson-
 Boston Speaker Heard.
 Rev. Dr. W. W. Lette, of Boston, gave an Interesting address at the church Sunday evening. There was special music by the choir.
 Harold Barber, a, senior at the Theo- logical Seminary at Hartford, preached Sunday.
 Mrs. William Thompson, Mrs. George Street, and son Kenneth, spent Sunday at Edward Biackburn's in Dayville.
 Clarence Signer of Attleboro, Mass, formerly dyer at the .CeT-H<aI Wors- ted mill here, spent Sunday with local friends.
 Mrs Thomas Weaver was in Nor wich Tuesday.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Brennan of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
PHOENIXVILLE

Henry Creapo is employed at Abing- ssgsWarrsn Keith returned last week from Visit with friends in New Bed ford. s s3.9ss 42. < ,Eastford visitors here recently were Welcome Davis and Mrs. Ethredge and daughter Miss Lola E Several hocks of wild geese passing over and quite a severe thunderstorm are welcome signs of spring.
 An old fashioned dance was held at Town hall, Wiilimantic, Tuesday evening, a number from here attend ing. The affair was for the benefit of St. Joseph's hospital
 Mrs. Lee Lyon is recovering rom her recent illness
 Bert Gardiner of Warrenvilie was calling on friends here Sunday.
 Dr. H. W. Converse and family were in Willimantic Saturday
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weeks were in Lebanon Saturday.
 Rev. Harvey Lawson of Union preached at the Congregational church Sunday. A resident pastor begins his services May 1.
 The Sherman place has been sold. The owner will occupy it about the middle of May.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Green of Ash ford were calling on friends here re- gently.
 Mrs. Helen Joslyn has returned from a visit with her daughter in Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

The speakSr var Mrs. 1aann4Sse of Nor wich. ladies' quartetto came from Mansfield and as violin solo by Neifs
 nnn M4a ss ssssz sse,<Ss sn'iysn E the guest Of New London relatives.
 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Binns of Norwich spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. John Lewis, coming in new touring car duct the boarding house for the ma chine shop. are to have the tenemen. vacated by Prescott Chamberlain
 Prescott Chamberlain expects to New Hampshire, where he has good position offered him.
 MT and Mrs. Henry Keller and daughters. Misses Ruth and Rachel, and son Allen of Hartford were here to attend the funeral of Mrs J. H.
 Miss Alice Holden is a member of the nurses training class in New London hospital
 Mir. Lazarus has moved his family from the Holmes house to one of Gull ford Smit1is houses on the sanatorium road.
 Mrs. William Green of Columbia was Myron Hadfeld and Mrs T.. A. Clark.
 Tribute to Mrs. cuiIford Smith.
 The April meeting of Anne Wood Elderkin chapter, D. A. R., was held at the home of Mrs. George Stiles in South Windham Tuesday afternoon with a large number in attendance. Miss Holt read q loving tribute to tho late Mrs. Smith, who was charter member. In the early formation of this chapter she was chosen vice re 7 gent, later honorary vice regent, serv- ing with loyal and patriotic zeal and deep interest in all that pertained 10 the welfare of the chapter, as well as to the educational welfare of the schools, giving with generous hand whenever occasion called. For many years i'll health had prevented her meeting with the chapter, but many times all remembered her gracious members to her delightful home.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
NORTH STERLING

H. H. Crowen and family motored 10 Packer, Sunday.
 c. B. Cole Is serving on the jury in Providence for two weeks.
 MT. Swanson and family of Provi-. dence spent the weekend with MT. and Mrs. Charles Sahlen.
 Paul Smith will spend his spring vacation with his parents in Lowell, Mass.
 There is a large congregation at the Line church every Sunday to listen to the fine sermons of Rev. Harry Filmer.
 Mrs. Win Burchard was in Provi- dence recently visiting her son, Carl.
 Luther Cole has hired the Miller place and moved there the past week.
 A number of forest fires could be seen from here Sunday.
 Miss Julia Cole has been visiting her grandmother at Hopkins Mills.
 Edward S.. Randall died early Sun day morning, after a long illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
BROOKLYN.
Ladies' Aid Society Gives Ptsy-SsIs of Perton Of ]. Spragas Bsr6s Real Estate.

Mrs. George A. watter and her mother have returned from q visit of several days with Mrs. J. K. Eucklyn in Mystic.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- list church, assisted by outside anna teurs, Friday evening in the Unitarian hail gave a drama, The Old Peabody Pew, to a well filled house. After the play. cake and ice cream were placed on sale.
 Mr. and Mrs. Howard spalding Of Norwich were guests of MT, and Mrs. F. A. spaiding over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank A. Herrick, for n1er residents of this place, now living in Worcester, N. Y, are callers on friends here for few days.
 George ". Eastment made sale of his farm to William Walters of ProVi- dence, who has moved his family upon the premises.
 Sells Portion of Bard Property.
 Oscar F. Atwood, executor of the estate of the late J. Sprague Bard, has sold the house and lot which was oc- cupied by the late Mrs. James Cope land to the widow of Samuel D. Biiyen, who expects to soon occupy the prem ises.
 Arthur Bullard of Boston is visiting his mother, Mrs. Edwin Bennett.
 Elbra Baker, eldest son of MT. and Mrs. George E. Baker, has returned home after spending the winter in Florida.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
EAST THOMPSON
{. C. T. U. Meetins-Kins,s Dausrts
 ers' Supper Deferred.

, The W. c. T. U. met Thursday aft- ernopn, April 13th. at the home of Mir. and Mrs. John Ransom. The meeting opensd with the singing by the La deSl equartette. Prayer was offered by Rev. T. A. Hodgdon. Records of the last meeting was read and approv- ed.s The exercises were in honor of our kationai Flag. A number of se- lectiens were read by different menn- hersaf the union-- After the rend-s erfnE of the prognmme a social hour was enjoyed. and "a most excellent lunch was served by, the hostesses. The fneeting closed by all present singing America Twenty-Five were
 The Kings Daughters supper was postponed from April 25th to date tn May.
 < Rsv. and Mrs. T. A. Hodgdon left Tuesday for a three days visit with theiK daughter and husband, Mir. and M-s1 Frank E. Parkhurst. of Maiden, Mas$.
 | Sunday Services. The Sunday services at the East Thotrpson Methodist church will be Ss foiloys: At 10.45 preaching by the pastor. Rev. T. A. Hodgdon. subject, | Have Fought a Good Fight. second Timefhy, iv 6-7. Sunday school at noon Girls meeting at 5.45. Mrs. Huntington leader. Praise and prayer service at p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
CANTERBURY PLAINS

Edwin St. John occupied the pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday morn ing.
 The c. E. meeting was led Sunday evening by Mrs Bernice Bliven.
 The Red Cross society of Canter- bury met with Mrs Charles Barstog. Tuesday afternoon. There were 24 present.
 Miss Grace Dawley went to Jewett City, Friday, to see her nephew Charles Perkins. who was seriously il with pneumonia
 Harold Carr spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Carrie Carr.
 A number attended the auction sale at the residence of the late Susan R. Parkhurst, Wednesday,
 Farmers are busy blowing and Ind the ground very cold and wet for this time of year.
 Mrs. 2. P. Sabins has returned from South Manchester. where she has been visiting her parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28

and daughter Eleanor and Master AId- rich Lewis accompanied them.
 Miss Mabel Jones of New London spent the week end at her home here.
 Death of Mrs. McCIeiIen.
 Mrs. Darwin Clark received word re- gently of the death of her cousin, Mrs. Ellen McCIelien, of Boston. She was the daughter of Nathan Bosworth and lived at one time on the place former iy called Yetter Hill, now owned by Anton Kaletchitz.
 Mrs. Fred Bowen and Miss Alice Bridge were in Putnam Saturday.
 John Kaletchitz has the contract to drive the Putnam mail route and John J. Young of North Windham the North Windham route.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
DAYVILLE
Red Cross Auxiliary orsanized-Fort,
 Hours Devotion - Surprise PartS Given Miss Mellish.

 Given Miss MeIIish. Miss Mabel Dunham of Wi11imantIc was the guest Wednesday of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Lathrop- Henry Burnett has been i'll with throat trouble this week. Red Cross Auxiliary. A Red Cross auxiliary was organized Monday evening in Columbia hall. Mrs Files Of Putnam addressed the meeting. Thursday afternoon in the K. of P. hall another meeting was held to plan the work to be done. The meeting of the Dayville Memo rial association is to be held in the Congregational church vestry Monday evening.
 Miss Edith Shippee of Foster, R. l.. was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Harold Field on Sunday. Forty Hours Devotion.
 THe forty hours devotion was held at St. Joseph's church the first of the week. Rev. Ignatius kost was assisted by a number of the clergy from sur rounding places.
 Mir and Mrs. A. F. Hope entertain ed Rev. Thomas Hill of Putnam Sun day.
 seIions Property Sold. Fred BeIlons has sold his property on Pleasant street to Louis L'Homme of Goodyear. Mir. Bellons expects to leave here about May 18th.
 W. c. Darrow is recovering from his recent illness.
 Miss Josephine Pray of North Eos ter, R. l., has been a recent guest of Mrs. R. D. Curtis and family. Paul Darrow of Silver Lake, Mass, spent the week end with Mir. and Mrs W. c. Darrow.
 The Ladies' Aid society met Tues day with Mrs. F. S. Kennedy. At the social hour the hostess served straw berries, cake and Ice cream. Surprise Party. A Taft Hopes Bible class gave Miss Florence Millish, a member, a very pleasant surprise party one evening last week, 15 being present Miss Millfsh leaves here)this week to re- side in Danielson. Many friends re- gret her departure.
 Station Agent Charles Mitchell spent Sunday in New London. Milton Burnett of Worcester was a week end guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred w. Burnett.
 Rev. Thomas Hill again supplied the Congregational pulpit Sunday. The expected candidate failed to come. This coming Sunday it Is expected that Rev. William Swainson of Cherryfeld, Me, will preach, coming as candi- date.
 Pupils Entertained.
 The pupils of the graded schools under the efficient training of their teacher gave a fine entertainment in Columbia hall Friday evening to a well filled house.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
ELMVHLE

Mrs. Mary Potter has returned to the Hill Crest House, after spending the winter with her daughter in Pat erson, N. J.
 Mrs. J. E. Potter has been the guest of Providence friends.
 Miss Gertrude McCorwick spent the weekend with her mother in Lyman vile, R. I.
 Mrs C. D. Arnold has returned from Dedham, Mass.
 Mrs. Alfred Todd, Mrs. Buckler and daughter of Webster, have been guests of Mrs. James Kent
 Miss Jasmir entertained the Wich : ita Girls, "Wednesday. evening.
 Howard s. Wood has been in New York this week.
 Mrs. Ida Place visited friends in Worcester, Saturday.
 Miss Clara West spent the week end in Moosup. George W. Kent and Arthur Ker- ouach of Wauregan motored to Bridge port, Saturday. F Mrs. A.. H. Battey and Mrs ". K. Lftch have been i'll.
 Clayton Wright, in attempting to step from the trolley car one evening last week, was thrown and injured so as to require medical attention in the morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
ABNGTON
Annual Meeting F. M. Soeiety-Branch of Red Cross Organized-Pete WH- lett Found Dead.

The Ladies' Aid society met Thurs day afternoon at Library hall. Twelve members were present
 At the annual meeting of the For efgn Missionary society. held at the parsonage last week Thursday the following officers were elected: Press ident, Mrs. Frank Fuller; vice presi- dent, Mrs. Seth KimbaII; secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Phebe A. Sharpe. The society reported a prosperous year.
 Mrs. John Peal Is i'll.
 The Misses Osgood of East Hart ford are visiting their nephew, George Summer.
 Branch of Red Cross.
 A branch of the Red Cross has been organized with Mrs. Everett E. Brown president and Miss Euretta Grosvenor secretary. The first meeting will be held in Library hall Thursday, May 3. Mir. and Mrs. FsYette L.. Wright, who haye spent the winter in Florida, will start for home next Monday.
 Pete .WiiIett Found Dead.
 Pete wiIlctt. a Canadian woodchop- per in the employ of Joseph Elliott, was found dead Tuesday morning in a shallow stream near the shack where he lived alone. He had not been seen for several days. There were no marks to indicate foul play and it is thought his death was accidental.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
EAST KILLNGLY

Mir. and Mrs. William Yare spent the weekend with friends in Provi- dence.
 Ralph Smith visited friends in Put nam, Tuesday.
 Miss Nellie Chase visited friends in Foster, Sunday.
 Mrs. Frank Harrington spent Thurs day with relatives in Worcester.
 Mrs. Harry Beaman visited friends in Providence, Saturday.
 Miss Elsie Chase Is i'll.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Burnet of Day. vile visited relatives here wednes- day.
 Fred Soule of North Attieboro spent Sunday with relatives here.
 George Harrington was 6 recent guest of relatives in Worcester.
 MT. and Mrs. Ray Shippee of Taun- ton were recent visitors in town,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-28
SOUTH WOODSTOCK

Seventeen members of Senexet Grange attended Neighbors' nigot at Abingdon last Wednesday evening.
 Mir. and Mrs. Marshall of Providence were in town over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Wright motored to Bridgeport fast Thursday.
 Henry Bishop has purchased an<au- tomobile.
 l.. R. Southworth has recovered from his illness.
 William Nelson was home over Sunday.
 MT. Nelson, who. has moved on the Shaw place has started to build a garage.