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Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
LIBERTY HILL
Exercises of ChiIdren's Day-Poverty SociaI-CroVvs Doino Much Dam- age.

Sunday there was a large audience to greet the children and enjoy their very fine concert. The children marched to the platform carrying flags and singing America. The reel tations were excellent. The choir Win the Race" The church was handsomely decorated with flags. flow CTS and potted plants.
 The c. E. society gave a poverty social Friday evening. There was lots of fun and a good attendance.
 Two nteces of Mir. and Mrs. John Kinnard are their guests for few days, one is a graduate from Boston
 From Saturday until Wednesday no sunshine. but warm and sultry, with plenty of rain.
 William Harvey and friend from mother, Mrs. Annie L. Harvey.
 Crows Do Damage.
 No potato bugs thus far have ap- peared. Crows are very numerous and doing damage, pulling corn. This kind of weather makes them happy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Fuller of New London were guests of MT. and Mrs. Milo Davoll Sunday and attended the childrens concert.
 Guest From Illinois.
 Miss Marjory Moves of Williman- nette, H., is the guest of her grand mother, Mrs. E. 4. Noyes
 Miss Flora Burrill of Thomastsr. Me, is visiting her father. JamA H. BurriH
 A number attended the Red Cross meeting held at Lebanon Center, Tuesday afternoon
 Winfield Moves and family of willi- mantle visited Mrs. E. 4. Moves and son, Albert w. Moves, of Chicago, Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
Windham County
ASHFORD
Schools of Town Unite for Gradual ing Exercises-Interestin and We'll Arranged Programme.

Wednesday afternoon, June 13, a large assemblage gathered at the M E. church to witness the graduating exercises of the pupils of the sew formed their allotted parts with much ability. The eighth grade graduates were, from the Center school: Bea- trice Bartlett. Vera Bowen, Clarence read by them, showed that much thought had been given to their sub jects and their teachers. Miss Edith Wheaton, had reachon to feel proud of her pupils. The dramatic ability shown by the pupils elicited much ap- plause. The programme was as fol- lows: Invocation, Rev. $. W. Sher- man: flag salute and song. by all the once Green; Japan, Buell. school; Miss Henrietta Hall, teacher: poem, Bar bara Frietchie; East Hill school, Miss Esther Dew. teacher; essay, Manu- Gage and the Boston Boys, by Axe Factory school, Miss Florence Brown, teacher; Sunbonnet Babies and Over all Boys. Phoenixville school Miss Mary Wilbur, teacher; essay. Clara Barton, Beatrice Bartlett: poem and History Fact drill. Gen. Lyon school, Miss Hazel Sherman, teacher: poem, Building of the Ship and song, Sail ing, North Ashford school, Miss Els ther Mcknight, teacher; essay, East ford, Harry Tripp; patriotic exercise and military drill, Center school Miss Edith Wheaton, teacher; address, Su- pervisor L. P. Garrison; presentation of diplomas, Supt. G. c. Swift; song, America, audience; benediction, Rev P s. Collins.
 Graduated From TourteIotte.
 At the graduating exercises of the Tourtelotte High school Friday three graduates, Miss Minnie Jones. Miss Edith Buell. and William ChiIkott were from Eastford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
ROAD SOCIE
Neighbors' Night at Grange - Chill dren's School Gardens Doing Well- Memorial Exercises.

Miss Hattie A. Wheeler is visiting relatives in North Stonington and from there goes to Hartford for sev eral weeks.
 Several D. A. R. members from here attended the allday session of Red Cross work at the Episcopal parish house, Mystic, Thursday.
 Mrs. Fannie Williams has been wis iting her cousin, Dr. Irene Wye, dean of Connecticut college.
 Mrs. Arthur G. Wheeler and Mrs. Seth N. Williams are in Norwich to- day.
 Miss Beulah Hazard of the exten- sion department of the New Hamp shire State college, is on vacation at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Nat Hazard.
 Miss Elizabeth Carini has returned to the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, after a weeks visit with Mrs. Fannie Williams.
 Stonington Grange entertained sew eral of the neighboring granges Wed nesday evening. There was a large served.
 School Gardens Thrifty.
 The school gardens of the children in spite of the backward season are doing well. and some already have radishes for the table.
 Children's day will be observed next Sunday morning at the Road church. Rev. Joseph L. Peacock win preach a short sermon to the children Exer- cises by the school will follow.
 Decorated Graves.
 Supt. ". R. Snyder was present and addressed the children of the Road school on the afternoon they held Memorial day exercises, after which they marched to the nearest Road cemetery and decorated the graves of veterans of both the Revolutionary and Civil war. As so many wished to attend the exercises at Stonington and Old Mystic, a special afternoon was given up to this by the school
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16

and Otis, given by Abingdon granEe at Abingdon hall Tuesday evening.
 A motor party from Willimantic WaF entertained at R. G. Clemens one ev. =ning recently.
 Mrs. R. c. Clemens has been tho guest of friends in Hartford durlna the early part of the week.
 Mrs. Hattie Hanks and son Cor don returned to her home in Mans field, after spending week with Mr and Mrs. O. P. Adams.
 Ina and Edna Buell. Of North Ash ford were calling on relatives here recently.
 C. F. Latham is employed at East ford.
 Miss Wilbur's Echool took part ir the closing exercises in EastfoTd cn Wednesday, the 12th
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
CLARK'S CORNERS

Mrs Willis Wade visited her moth CT in New London this week
 Miss Mary H. Coltury, now of New Britain visited friends here during her weeks vacation
 Ray H. Palmer of Springfield, Mass, arrived Tuesday at his grandfather's to spend the summer.
 Mrs. Viola J. Clark has finished her school in Pomfret- and has returned here: She will open her cottage, Rest Awhile, for the summer.
 Recent guests at Modena were Mrs. Mary A. Gridley of Willimantic Mir and Mrs. Wallace N. Jewett, Miss Az nes Austin and Otis Whipple of Cn- casviile
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
OBITUARY.
Mrs. Electa Jane Huntfnoton.


 Mrs EleCta Jane Huntington, who has lived the greater part of the las. twelve years with her daughter, Mrs. Emerson c. Holbrook. of Madison, lied JHne ', at the advanced age of 86 years Mrs Huntington was born in Franklin. Conn. November, 1881, the lau-hter of Samuel J. and Selina Otis Ladd- As Q young girl. she united with the Methodist Episcopal church. but later joined the First Congregational church Of Lebanon, Conn. the member shin of which she retained Her faith 71d interest in the church remained strong until the end of her fife.
 When il her S5th year. having lost her sight. she committed to memory several poems which were read to her by 2n attendant nurse. one of which containing eight verses. was en- titled The End of The Way" Her Ealti-~ca and cheerfulness during the last few. years of her life was a shin ing example of Christian fortitude to those v-1o witnessed it
 Mrs Huntington will be greatly missed bv the daughter in whose home her de0l- L'~~ years were spent.
 The hCIia' took place in Lebanon, on Saturday, June 9th
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
FITCHVuLE
T Tonnorrow's Church Service5-Ladies' Aid Society Meets With Mrs. Phoebe Robinson

Worship at the Baptist church on Sunday morning at II o'clock with a sermon by the pastor, Rev Georee H. Chambers. Subject: Our Lords Return: Sunday school at 1915. ject of sermon, Growing in Grace. A prayer meeting will be held Thurs day evening at 7.30. Subject, The Fullness of Christ.
 C. H. Jackson Of North Sprinefeld. Vt, is visiting his daughter, Mrs Geo. H. Chambers.
 John c. Roche Of Bradford, R. l.. spent Saturday and Sunday with the Chambers family.
 Vilaqe Interests.
 Kenneth McCrarey of New York was the recent guest of Francis Kelley.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Kingbereer and Miss Mary Kelley have returned from a visit with relatives in Provi- dence.
 Mrs. Warren Thompson and daugh- ter Arlene have returned from a visit with New Britain relatives
 Jeremiah Lynch has returned to Bridgeport after spending a few days at his home here.
 Jeremiah Fields of Providence was at his home here the early part of the week.
 Mrs. Mary Kiugberger and daugh- ter Josephine are visiting relatives in Fall River. Mass.
 Aid Society Meets.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Fitchville Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. Phoebe Robinson Wed nesday afternoon and evening and spent the time sewing. At o'clock the company enjoyed a supper of ham, salads, cake. fruit and coffee.
 Evening Session.
 The missionary meeting was held in the evening and opened with the hymn. Onward, Christian Soldiers then followed the reading of the 145th Psalm by Mrs. Robinson prayer, Mrs Edwin Wheeler: reading, letter from Japan, Mrs. Ethel Eastland: reading, Doing Ones Best, Mrs, James Smith reading, She Died to Save, Mrs. War ren Thompson; poem, At Even, or at the Cock Growing or in The Morning, Mrs. Robinson; closing song, Ameri-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
CALLS FERRY
How Chiidren's Day Was Observed- Local Interest i1 McCutcheon-M Nor
 gan Wedding-Missiona Society selects Officers-Registratic List.

Children $ day was observed Sunday morning in the Methodist Episcopal church The decorations were French and white Iilacs, feur de lis and dog wood. 4 program entitled The College Bell was successfully given, Miss Jen- ne C. Perkins substituting as organ ls1- and an augmented choir with the Junior choir singing. The order of ser vice follows. PrOcessiOnai; song Sing Praise. invocation, read by congrega- tiOu- songs, Bells of Childrens Day. choir and congregation; Bell Song, Misses Gertrude Allen. Mary and Mad cline Birch; hymn. There's a Song in the Air: resding, The First ChiIdren's Church Bells, Dorothy Birch; respon- siFe reading, The Words of Wisdom, Supt C. F. Colver and congregation; reading. School Days Madeline Birch; songs. In Our School Days, by the Junior league: The Message of the Bells; responsive reading, Symposium on Education. intermediate depart ment- song, The Worlds Astir: read ing. Unlocking the Door, Mrs. Delphine Fish; address and the reception of three added to the church member snip, by Rev. James NJ. Potter; Mrs
 Rufus W. HurIbutt and Mrs R. Irving Hurlbutt were received by letter from Cncasville M. E. church and Mrs An drew Miller on profession of faith from a church in Boston. After a read ing, The Message, by Miss Gertrude Allen, Superintendent Colver exrlain- cd the purpose of the offering of the day, to form a fund to help boys and girls through college. Then followed scripture reading, Master Donald Pot
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
PENDLETON HILL

Miss Christie Palmer is confined to the house because of trouble with her foot.
 Birdsey G. Palmer has hired the Swan place.
 Henry Dorrance of Plainfield took in wool at Mrs. Origen Gallup's We'd nesday.
 Miss Carrie Ryder, who has spent the past six yeans in Rochester, N. T., has returned to her home here. Her friends are glad to welcome her as a resident again
 Miss Winifred and Cecile Palmer closed their schools Friday for the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
FRANKLIN

Mrs. Louis Starkweather and daugh- ter, Ruth, of Norwich. were recent guests of Mrs. George Ladd
 Clifford H. Robinson and son, Nel- son. were in Norwich Monday
 Schools in town closed this week for their summer vacat ton.
 Mrs. Hermon Gager was in Willi- mantle, Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
CHESTERFIELD

Many of the Walnut Hill families are suffering from measles.
 Joe McCabe of Lyme was a caller here Friday.
 Mrs. Jeanette Phillips of this place is visiting MT. and Mrs. Jacob Stray Zewski of Black Hall.
 The members of the Eureka Social club had a strawberry supper Sun- day evening al it's rooms.
 The graduates of the 12th distriH school are Lulu Ellen Powers. Jennie Merriam Miller Stella Rose Gruskin and Ruben Leviloff.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16

very nischievious on the corn fields at present and pull more corn than the crows.
 Miss Marian White finished her school year in this district Thursday The pupils with their parents and friends met at the Schoolhouse Thurs day evening for an entertainment
 The large house and farm bought by Mrs Lillian McGrath several years ago. has been purchased by out of town paTESS-
 Flowing and planting are going on.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
ASFfWTLLETT

Local friends were sorry to hear of the death of Henry Gauthier at his home in Glasgo, Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Ahlberg were business callers in Norwich last week
 John Holmes, who works a Noank, spent the weekend with his family here.
 Carl Anderson of Lantern Hill was a caller on a number of friends here, Tuesday.
 George Pierce was a business caller in Westerly recently
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
EAST THOMPSON
Strawberry Festivai-chiIdren's Day
 Set for June 24.

Sunday services will be held al us- ual with preaching by the pastor, Rev. J. A. Hodgdon.
 The Kings Daughters held a straw berry festival in the hall Tuesday evening with good results.
 Rev. and Mrs. Hodgdon left on the afternoon train Monday for Boston, Mfr. Hodgdon having been called there on businhess.
 The ChiIdren's Day concert by the Sunday school has been postponed to the 9th of June.
 Mfr. Joslyn. who recently took the store formerly conducted by Chester Robbins, has moved into the tenement over the store.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
WOODsTOCK VALLEY

Thomas Case was in Putnam or Thursday.
 Henry Vroom has returned from a ten days stay in Putnam.
 Harold W. Bloom of Pomfret was in town Tuesday.
 Mrs Marjorie Miller and daugh ter Virginia have returned to their home in Southbridge, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16

Aug 1. Postmaster Dunning and Mir. Linus Logee have a route mapped out and all concerned hope and expect success to the plan.
 George Ross has a new automobile truck for carrying hay to Providence.
 The spring flowers that have been so delayed this year are blooming with strength and beauty now. Many of them are in bloom around Memorial day usually.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
NORTH LYME

Herbert Maynard has sold his farm and expects to move to a farm in Waterford in few days.
 MT and Mrs. N. s. Strong were callers in East Haddam, Tuesday.
 w. NJ. Sisson Jr and Mrs William Sisson were in New London, Afondcr
 Mrs. 4. F. Hewitt of Grotoo is spending the week with Mrs. William Sisson.
 Miss Emily Stark and M. J. Sark were callers in Colchester, Monday
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
PHOENIXVILLE

Local School Represented at Eastferd Closing Exereises-Motor Guests.
 Miss Sher1nan's school was repre- sented at the closing exercises held Wednesday at Fla stford.
 There was a dance at Bartlett's hall, Friday evening.
 A number attended the play, Me
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16

MT. and Mrs Charles Backus and children of Mystic spent Sunday with Mrs. Hattie Robinson.
 Among the new automobile owners are Clement A Fowler and H. M. Peck MT. and Mrs E. A. Hoxie, Albert n1otored to Worcester, Mass. one day recently and attended the big cattle show.
 Charles Irons of Providence. R. T.. spent Sunday at his summer home In Miss Celia White of North Franklin is spending few days with Mrs Phoebe Irish
 Albert Hoxie has been spending sev- eral days in Worcester, Mass. Mrs; home with him, after spending two weeks with her mother, Mrs. Mary Gould of Woburn, Mass.
 Sunday, Mrs. Sarah Gillette, Mrs. Lizzie Randall, attended the funeral of their cousin, Jeremiah Stark, Of Goshen They were accompanied by Miss Mabel Moves.
 spent the week end with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Blakes1ee.
 Colchester Defeated.
 The Colchester ball team played the Lebanon team on the home ground. Score to in favor of Lebanon.
 Dance Follows Play.
 Columbia grange gave a play Fri day night in Grange hall, entitled, Cranberry Corners. There was a full enjoyed till 1 o'clock, A. P. Lyman's orchestra furnishing music.
 Verson Boothby of WoodInont was a recent visitor with his father, A1on-
 Struck By Bat.
 
 Saturday while playing ball. He was struck with a. bat in such way that a bad cut resulted, requiring five stitches to close the wound
 Mrs Annie Perry and Miss Bertha Perry of New London have arrived at Redwood for the summer season.
 Red Cross Addresses.
 Mrs. Robert W. Perkins and Miss Della Leavens of Norwich spoke on Tuesday afternoon to a large company of ladies in Grange hall in the interest of Red Cross work. An auxiliary has been formed with about 30 members. Miss Harriet Backus of Mystic has been visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Robinson.
 Mrs E. A Hoxie spent Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. Frederick F. Manning of Yantic
 phia and Miss Sarah Peckham of Westerly are visiting at F. K. Moves and F. P. F'owIer's.
 School Report.
 Tn District No. V, taught by Miss Adelaide HaIlen the pupil perfect in attendance through the year and in spelling was Helen Taylor. The fol- lowing were perfect in attendance for the spring term:
 Helen Taylor, Horace Peckham. Charles Peckham. Gladys Peckham, Chester Starr and John Madley.
 Mrs. J. D. Pheiffer of Norwich is visiting at H. W. Sweets.
 Graduating Exercises.
 The speaking contest and graduat- ing exercises of the Lebanon schools were held in Grange hall, Wednesday evening. June 18th. before an over crowded house. In the speaking con- test the first prize went to Winifred Senezey. whose subject was "The Meaning of Our Flag" Second prize to Ellen ATCDermott, subject. "Pene- Iope's Christmas Dance" The grad uatins class numbered fifteen. Inter esting remarks were heard from Su- pervisor of Schools L. T. Garrison Stotc Secretary Charles D. Hine of Hartford. There was the awarding of certificates by Mrs. Katherine H. Sweet of the school board.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
THOMPSON
Postmaster Planning New Mail .Reut
 Field Day at Close of Schoeis.

A brief but excellent Chiidren's Day programme was given Sunday in spite of the rain. The pastor also preached a telling sermon to the children which held their attention throughout
 John S.. Lewis and MT. Lowree are in failing health.
 E. Leroy White is at home on fvaca- ton. His mother, Mrs. Stewart, left Friday, after visit here.
 The. public schools closed with a field day at Grosvenorda1e, Wednesday afternoon. i
 Miss Annie K. Dunning is home from Briar Cliff Manor, New York for the summer.
 Free Rural Delivery.
 free delivery mail route is pro- posed to leave this post offices for, a. circuit of about IS miles in the, direc- ton of Buck Hill. It is planned for
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
NORTH STERLING
Richard Fortune Injured By Uns<.
 peeted Explosion of Dynamite.

Richard Fortune met with bad Re- cident last week while blasting stumps with dynamite, the charge going off unexpectedly. His right hand was badly injured, a largs wound being made in the palm. and his eyes were blinded for some time His injuries will confne him to the house for some time.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
New london County
LEBAROEN

Colchester Defeated in Saturdays Game-Mrs. E. w. Perkins and Miss Leavens Address Red Cross Meeting Close of SchooI-Death of Mrs. Electra Jane Huntington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16
CLARk'S FALLS

Brown Thrashers and BIaekbirds Pull ing Up Gorn-Entertainm at SchooIhous-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-16

Mrs. John E. Perry and son, Mau- rice c. Perry were in Danielson, Sat urday and Sunday, guestx of Sidney Perry and family.
 Brown thrashers and black cds are
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
Ninth DISTRICT Emory

Ninth Dlstrict---E Emory
Officer Ri MAIDEN, Lancing
Judges VIM Carroll, Lancing K
James Diden
Calvin Handy
Clerks Chas O McCartt
VIM Dyer
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
Notice. Of
Election

BY virtue of the authority vested IN us
as Election Commissioners OF Morgan re
Tenn, and in accordance with Chapters
"a and "a Of the public acts OF the last
General Assembly of the State OF Tenn
essee providing for the submission to
the people of the State Of the cues
ton of holding a Constitutional Conyen-
ton for the State, and in pursuance to
the Governors proclamation directing
the various election commissioners OF
the state to call elections to vote on the
question of Constitutional convention,
an election is hereby called ODE opened
and held at The various voting precincts
in Morgan County on
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13
Friday, July 81, 1917

Friday, July 2, l9l7
at 1000 a m in front of the court house
door in Wartburg, sell to the highest and
best bidder. the following described tract
of land. to wit
Being entry No 1887 grant issued there
on 4o2o4. bearing date April nth, 1879
issued to Joseph Alley, and lying on the
south side of Oheds river in tie Third
Civil district of Morgan County, begin
ming at or near the beginning corner of
entry No e24 in the name of Alley and
Hatfield for fifty acres on white oak
south of Oheds river and north of Pilot
Mountain on the river bluff, thence about
south 81 east 1870 poles to the mouth OF
Steep Hollow Branch IS west 42I poles
to Lynn. corner of said Joseph Alleys
home tract. thence south "a west $40
poles to white oak in the gap of the
mountain, corner of Calvin Alleys 25oo
acre survey on his entry No 1878, and
being the south east corner of the same,
thence with the line of said Calvin AL
ley's survey North g west 70 poles to a
chestnut oak a corner of the same, thence
with all other of said Calvin Alleys line
of said survey north 10 east 2I4 poles to
white oak on top Of the bluff OF Ohed
river where Laurel Creek pours over the
bluff, thence direct line to Obeds river
at the closest point thereof TO said white
oak thence down said river with its var
ious meanders to point in said river di-
rectly opposite to its place of beginning,
thence a direct line to the beginning,
Containing ACRES
On the waters of Dadd7's creek and
Turkey creek, tributaries of Obeds river,
Beginning at stake; thence N Is E So
poles to 4 black gums by the road;
thence N 81 f i'll poles to a Stake,
thence N 50 w 20 poles to maple;
thence N 81 E 81 poles to chestnut and
chestnut oak; thence S SO E II3 poles
to a stake on the west bank of Turkey
crock, thence down said creek as it me-
anders 40 poles to Stake, thence N 80
w $50 poles to stake, thence N 80 w
1915 poles to stake on the south bank OF
Obeds river, thence up said river as it
meanders to the mouth of Dadd7's creek
thence up Daddy's creek as it mean
ders to point N 80 W from the begin
ming, thence S 80 f I7Q poles to the be-
ginning, Containing - acres.
Said sale will be for one third cash and
the balance on a credit of one and two
years time, and in bar of equity of re-
demption Notes drawing interest from
day of sale, with good personal security
will be required of the purchaser; and
lien will be retained on the property sold
as further security.
This June p, 1917.
R. A. DAVIS,
Clerk and Master
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-07-13

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