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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
ELLINGTON
Grange Tenders Farewell. Reception to Worthy Master and Steward, Who Leave for Camp-Gifts for Each.

sOn account of the Red Cross meet ing Thursday afternoon, the meeting of the W. c. T. U. was held Friday afternoon in Library hall.
 Mrs. D. M. Kimball, the oldest res- ident of the town. observed her nine ty-fourth birthday Tuesday, at her home on Maple~.street. She received many, calls and Congratulations.
 Farewell Reception.
 There was a large attendance in town hall Tuesday evening where a reception was held. by the grange in honor of the worthy master, Earl Hathaway, and the steward, Alfred Neelans, who left for the front Thurs day. Each was presented wrist watch and safety razor given by the members of the grange. An enter tainment was furnished during the evening. followed by a supper
 Miss Ruth Aborn returned Saturday from a visit in Springfield.
 Mrs. Reed is the guest of her son, Clinton Reed. and family.
 Mrs. Agnes Kibbe returned Monday after spending a week with friends in Chicopee Falls and Blandford, Mass
 Mrs. Dwight Lyman of Amherst is the guest of her parents. MT. and Mrs. E. F. Loveland.
 R. A. Sikes has returned from Bos- ton, where he has been attending a convention.
 Club Season Opens.
 The Woman's club held their first meeting of the season with Mrs. E. F. Miller. on Monday afternoon
 Charles Gilbert of Hartford was a visitor in town Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
MANSFIELD DEPOT
Annual Exhibit Made by School Children - supt. D. L. Ross and Family Leave for New York-Sue- eessor Coming This Week.

The annual exhibit of garden and other products by the children in the public school was held .on Friday af- ternoon of last week.
 Saturday last number of children and some adults from this village at tended the first Mansfield Fair for Mansfield Folks at Storrs College, which proved a great success.
 Merritt Thompson, son of Mir and Mrs B. B. Thompson, has been ill for about week. While recovering from an attack of tonsilitis, he is still suffering much from infiamma- tory rheumatism.
 All the Bothams of this village were visited last week Friday by Mir and Mrs. Louis E. Botham, of Providence, R. l.. who were on their wedding trip.
 Leave for New York.
 supt Donald L: Ross. M. D.. and day evening. After a brief rest pr. Ross will take up work as associate of Dr. Russell. superintendent of the Bloomingdale sana 1oriun, N. Y. A number of friends were at the rail- road station to bid the departing family farewell.
 A very unusual thing happened at Mansfield station last Monday morn ing. The southbound train. due at e:1s. arriving almost on the minute. Cause
 MT. and Mrs F. B. Harrington are entertaining Miss A. Knowles. Mrs Morse D. Pringe1l and her children, Elizabeth and John, all of Rochester. N. Y. Miss Knowles and Mrs. Pringell are sisters of Mrs. Harrington.
 New Superintendent Coming.
 Dr. La Mature. superintendent of -he Mansfield State Training School and Hospital. is expected to arrive ir town this week.
 Return to Norwich.
 Lieutenant Charles Nichols of the Coast Artillery. U. S. A., arrived in town Tuesday last. His wife and two children have been visiting at the home of Mrs. Nichols sister, Mrs. Samuel Austin. Wednesday the whole family left for their home in Norwich
 MT. Henderson of Jamestown. N. Y, is visiting his sister. Mrs. J. H. Mo Farland.
 John Koehler and son John went to Hartford Tuesday to visit Mrs. KocI1er and infant son in the hospital.
 Another company of inmates for the state institution arrived this week from Lakevi1le.
 The Girls Sewing Club will meet this Saturday afternoon at the par sonage.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
Holland County
MASHAPAUG
HDeatfi. of Miss Mary E. Holconb-Sios Sea Guffs Visit the Lake-Teaehers'
 Meeting - Farewell Reception and h7 Eift for Rev. T. A, Williams.

Miss Mary B. Holcomb. 75. distant
 Ry- related to Governor Marcus H. Hol- koornb, being a third cousin, and who f1ived at Mayland Park, Mashapaug Efof a number of years. died Friday ESept- 21, at the Old Peoples Home. st fJefferson. street, Hartford. She was kbcr71 in New Haven a daughter o1 SCharIes and Mary Bryne Holcomb Eeshe resided in PlantsviIle. New Hart tferd and Southington during her ear Fly. days About seven years ago she Event to the Old Peoples Home pre- tvious to which she had been a nurse She leaves a nephew, H. R. How lard of Mashapaug, he being her near rest relative
 frecently- They rested awhile and then Efew toward the south.
 Teachers Meeting. Supervisor W. H. Bliss held a | teachers meeting at the. Mashapaug tschool house Tuesday, grammar and sEnglish composition were discussed Eschooi teachers in town, Miss Mary Hynes of Wales, Mass, who teaches Fin District No 3. and Miss Esther Ewarren of Stafford. who teaches in fssubstituting until next Monday, when Miss Mfflicent c. Barnes of New Brit ain will take the school.
 1 Mrs. Irene Brooks of Holyoke, Mass, | Is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Lyman I Won in Election. ! Tn the town election Monday the citizens of Mashapaug came out sat EisfactoriHy. H. R. Howard was elected flown clerk: treasurer and registrar,
 Eugene Young; assessor, Peter fThompson: constable, Thomas A. Hudson: agent of the town deposit ffund, and John Rizner, tax collector. Ee Attended Reception. Some of the Mashapaug people went :4o Rock Meadow where they attended Mfrs David Gaudette's fifth wedding sennfversary.
 . Fred Moore has completed filling his fsilo.
 Farewell to Pastor. A good representation attended kSept. 2T a farewell reception rendered FRev T. A. Williams, who has resign Ted his pastorate here to take up du- fties in Goshen, town of Lebanon. Dur E4ag the evening games were played kaud refreshments were served. H. R. s55oward presented Rev. MT. Williams Ia purse of gold in behalf of the gath fduring his pastorate in town. Mr Williams in brief speech expressed his gratitude for the gifts. At the close of the social evening those pres lnnt accompanied Mir. and Mrs Will Hams to the parsonage, where the last efarewe1l was spoken and three cheers Fwere given in his honor. : Preparing for Fair.
 1.-The children of Mashapaug school hre making preparations for the grange fair.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
LETTERS FROM TWO. STATES

and kidney beans; Beatrice Scott, first on handmade Oriental beads chain same at Mansfield fair; Henry VogeI, second on potatoes; Nellie May Thompson, first on potatoes; Milford Bellemair, third beets; Howard Reynolds first on sugar pumpkins; {; John Skurka. second on sugar pump kins; Ethel Hamer, first on potatoes; Helen Donovan, one on squash; Char lie Copeland, first on pole beans; Et- ta Swift. one on parlsley and flowers; Christopher Vogel, second on yellow pumpkins; Edward Mckinney, first on yearling and calf: Miss Addie Hop kins one for wheat tea biscuits and second on rye bread at Mansfield fair Mrs. Vinton, one on bed quilt; Miss Stella Adams, first on cabbage; Miss Nolia Price. first on hand-colored studies: Mrs. s. W. Reynolds, first for handmade baskets of Florida pine needles.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
HEBRON
Benefit for Rcd Cross Nets $35-Fu- neral of Mrs. George Hanna-visi- tors to Niantic Camp.

number of Hebron people attend ed the entertainment in Gilead> hall kindness of MT and Mrs. William FL lis for the benefit of the Red Cross. The entertainment consisted of vo- cal and instrumental music and read ings. Thirty five dollars was realized and given to the.Red Cross chapter.
 Miss Annie Palmer of Columbia was the guest of Miss Florence Smith the weekend.
 w. K. Evarts of Middletown was in town number of days last week
 Went to Mantle.
 A number of Hebron people motored to Niantic Sunday and visited the camp.
 MT. and Mrs. James Martin of East Hartford were guests for the week end of Mrs. Martins parents. MT. and
 G. A. Little was home from Rock vile over Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Johnston and MT. T. G. Burnham of Willimantic were the guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. G. F. Mitchell.
 Mrs. Abbie Miner of Miilington is visiting friends in town.
 D. N. Hewitt. MT. and Mrs. G. F. Mitchell were in Norwich Saturday.
 Funeral of Mrs. George Hanna.
 Mrs. Hanna. widow of George Han ra, died Sunday evening at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Annie Wade in Brighton, Mass. Funeral services were held from the Hebron Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon; burial was in the family plot in the cemetery.
 Mrs. M. G. Horton is entertaining her cousin, Mrs. Case from South Windsor.
 Among those from out of town who were here to attend the funeral of Mrs. Hanna were Mr. George Hanna. MT. and Mrs. Waiter Hanna and son, MT and Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Margaret Wenzel.
 Mrs. Edmund Horton and son re- turned home Tuesday evening after a weeks visit in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
Washington County, R. ].
 HOPKINTON
School Committee Meeting-Com nnunity SoeiaI-BuriaI of Everett R. Kenyon

The school committee of the town Of Hopkinton held its, monthly meet ing in the town hall Monday morning with all the members present, Super intendent s. Hussey Reed presented a reports of his work and the condition of the schools. The work is progress ing well. The total enrolment shows 2o1 boys and 1s1 girls with 90 as the I1ottie M- Hopkins, of Exeter, has been engaged as permanent teacher of the Hopl1inton City school. Bills were ordered paid to the amount of S436.2O.
 Rev. E. P. Mathewson returned home Friday from a vacation of seven days spent in Warrenville, Conn. Rev. George B. Shaw, e Ashaway, rrea ched in the Firs. Baptist church Of Hopkinton, Sept. 23rd. Noservices were held there the 30th on account of the rain.
 Community Social.
 The community social was held at the home of Thomas H. Greene, We'd nesday~ evening
 Benjamin F Greene with his family from Newport. has been visiting at the home of his father, Thomas H. Greene.
 Alonzo F. Kenyon is serving as juror in the session of the superior court for Washington county.
 Ex-Lieut. Gov. E. R. Allen has had an electric light installed in front of his store.
 Roger W. Lewis visited Norwich, Monday.
 Burial of Everett R. Kenyon. The body of Everett R. Kenyon was brought to Ashaway from the tuber- cu1osis hospital at Hills Grove for burial Monday afternoon. Rev. E. P. Mathewson of7ciated at the grave The ladies of the First Hopkinton Seventh Day Baptist church served their first supper of the season in the parish house in Ashaway Tues day evening.
 Three thousand dollars for the re- pair of the highways and bridges of the town was voted at a special fin anciaI town meeting Sent 26th
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
USQUEPAUGH
Burial of Mrs. Sarah l. SIocum, Who
 Died in Providence.

Mrs. Fannie Bicllnell, who has been visiting relatives at East Greenwich has returned home.
 B. c. Loche and Miss Grace Cornell visited Brockton fair Tuesday.
 Burial of Mrs. Sioeum.
 The body of Mrs. Sarah l. Slocum was broght from Providence, We'd resday and buried in Usquepaugh cemetery by the side of Ter husband who died forty years ago. She was in her s0th year.
 Charles A. Lereech. who has spent the summer here, returned Monday to his home in Providence.
 Mrs. Mary Sweet of East Green wich is visiting relatives here.
 MT. and Mrs. A. H. Kenyon and A. H. Kenyon, Jr.. are visiting relatives in New Jersey for two weeks.
 Andrew Peck is making a trip to Washington, D. C. this week.
 Dr. and Mrs, Kenyon, Mrs. Richard Burton and children, and Master Ev- erett Kenyon. attended the harvest supper at the Mission rccrIs at Wyo- ming. Wednesday evening.
 Painting and paperinC are going on at the Nellie Bray home. preparatory to the newlyweds beginning house. keeping.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06

That the average republican ma jority in New London last Monday was 500, and the majority for license 400, demonstrates clearly that, the re- publican party is easily in the con trol of the local situation from a po- litcal standpoint. While the big majority means the city as a whole, still there are three of the five wards, the First, Third and Fourth, that ire quently elect democratic aldermen. But, in the recent election, Alderman Alton T. Miner, easily a leading mem Der of the council for many years, and who is familiar with the ins and the outs of the municipal government, more than any other member of the court of common council was hand fly defeated by MT. Kennerson, for ner caretaker of Riverside park. and now tree warden Mir Kennerson is not without municipal experience for he has served several terms as se-
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
HADDAM NECK
Red. Cross to Supply Complete Out fits for Towns Men in Service Town Goes Dry for Another Year.

A. G. Carlson has been appointed one of the park keepers in Hartford, and has already entered on his 6s:ies.
 The local branch of the Red Cross has voted to present each of the young men who have entered into complete outfit, comfort kit, sweater, etc.
 John L. Kruger and family, who have been spending the summer here,
 Andrew Erb and family contemplate moving back to Long Island about October 1st.
 Miss Gertrude Williams motored to New York the past week on a visit to her brother. Benjamin Williams. 9 few weeks helping R. S. Bailey at his store.
 The boys at Camp Devens seem to enjoy military life according to the reports received here.
 Attended Conference. Rev W. H. Raymond, pastor of the Federated church attended the con ference of the Middlesex County Con- grega ational churches, at. East Had dam, Tuesday last.
 Mrs. Captain Sandin is spending a few weeks with her sister. in Boston, and her daughter Miss Katherine is with her.
 At the Congregational church Sun day, Rev. W. H. Raymond will cele- hrate the Lords supper in the morn ing at Il o'clock. In thu evening there will be special singing and a short sermon the theme being "A Big Job For You"
 Town Went Dry.
 The election was of considerable interest to the town, as the u1uor question was settled for another year. It will be dry.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
WELLINGTON
Town Meeting Appropriates $2No0o
 for Roads-Tomorrow's Church Ser

Miss Margaret Walker writes to friends at Hillside from her duties as superintendent and nurse at Pine Mountain Settlement School at Pine Mountain, Harlan county, Kentucky.
 The town meeting was we'll attend ed. The town officers are practically unchanged. The appropriation of $2O,- 900 for an extension of state highway was voted.
 Howard Bligh has returned to Hill side Farm. coming from his home in Bdston in his automobile Monday, making good time.
 A party of family friends motored from Providence to Mrs. F. W. Pratts on Sunday returning in the afternoon Her grandson, Howard Pratt, son of Herrick J., came to say goodbye, ex- pecting soon to be called to the front
 Next Sunday morning Oct. , T. Bible school will commence at 10 o'clock and the preaching service at Il o'clock, the Lords supper follow ing.
 Tomorrow (Sunday) there will be some changes in the Bible school. Deacon Bugbee will take the boys class so long and so swell taught by Mrs. Brown, who will take a class of young girls.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
BOLTON
Total of 105 Children of School Age Tie Vote for Third Seieetman to Be Decided at Special Meeting on Monday Next.

The enumeration of school children in the several districts has been com pleted and is as follows: Center, 36: South. 35: North, IS; Southwest. 10; and Northwest, G. making a total of 105 against 102 last year. School Su- teachers held a meeting in the model school in the South district Monday.
 Rev. R. A. Fowles preached in El- Hngton last Sunday.
 Temperance Addresses.
 A temperance speaker of Hartford occupied the local pulpit Sunday ev- ening a temperance lecture was held Rev. c. M. Calderwood. Rev. c. E. Hesselsrave and John Cairns of Man chester.
 Pomona Meeting.
 The next meeting of East Central Pomona Grange is to be held with Suff1eld Grange October 10
 Miss Helen Comstock of Manches- ter was recent guest of Miss Annie M. Alvord.
 Nathaniel French has returned from a visit to New London.
 Miss E. s. Elizabeth. and Ella Sum- ner spent last Sunday with friends fin Ellington.
 Miss Lavania c. Fries was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs. c. c. Car penter at Leonard Bridge
 lie wore TOT third Selectman.
 At the town meeting Monday the following officers were elected: Treas urer. Charles N. Loomis d; town clerk, J. White Sumner. both tickets: se- lectmen, Frank H. Strong d, Ednest NJ. Howard d, for third it is tie be- tween Calvin Hutchinson and Will liam R. French r. A town meeting has been called for next Monday to vote the tie off Tax collector, An drew E. Maneggia, both tickets: au- ditors, Waldo E. Rice r, Harry Mil burn q: assessor, F. D. Finley d; school committee. Andrew E. Maneg- gia, John H. Massey.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
EAGLEVILLE
Soldiers Letter Received-List of Prize Winners at Fairs

[ Another soldiers letter from abroad -was recently received by Mrs. Rey- fho1ds, whose son wrote from the
 Transport to France.
 [ @ Winners of Prizes.
 Prize winners at the local school
 fafrs last Friday, and at the town S
 Fair held Saturday at Storrs College, were many, as the. following list will sEhcw: Walter Adams, one on red on Hons and beets. 2 on citron: melon
 and potatoes: also 2 on onions at gI?les, same at Mansfield fair: Walter Costello, first on pumpkins; Irene $heenan, first on Hubbard squash and
 field corn; Marion McKernan, first on potatoes; Paul Hamer, first on Horticultural beans: Florence Hamer, first on yellow-eyed beans: Ellen Bromley, first on popcorn, yellow-eyed
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
NEW L0NDON'S ELECTION RESULTS
How Liquor Dealers Turn Politics Their Own Advantage Candidates Penalzed For Not Toeing Political Chalk Line-Will the Commissioners Reduce the Fake Club Licenses-Good Chance See Law is Enforced.

haps just as good as citizens of any ether class. in their place, but their place is not to be openly dabbling in to local politics for what there is in it for themselves. Some day the aV- craze voter will take a tumble to the situation, and, pertAps. to the disad- vantage of the liquor dealers, and all because a few of them aspire to be political bosses. Surely the liquor dealers won out in the election, and they probably will again, and perhaps
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
ROCKVILLE
Gift for Mir. and Mrs. William, Johnson Local Attendants at Ashaway Re-

A reception was given Mir. and Mrs. William Johnson Saturday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Harold Crandal1. They were presented set of silver teaspoons. Refreshments were served during the evening.
 G. E. Greene and daughters, Miss Abbie Greene of Hope Valley and Mrs. Clarence Arnold of Providence, attend ed church here last Saturday.
 Attended Reception. & Rev. I. l.. Cottrel1 and wife, Miss Cornelia Crandall and Mir. and Mrs. A. s. Babcocl1 attended the reception at Ashaway Saturday evening given in honor of Dr. Bessie Sinclair, who is soon to sail for China as a medical missionary in tie employ of the Sev- enth Day Baptist Missionary society.
 Thomas Wright has been seriously i'll the past week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
STAFFORD
Sum of $14 Collected for Military
 Watch for Fred Rabideau-Meetins
 of Rod Cross Workers.

Mrs. Mary Brookins and Miss Mary Keig of West Springfield have been visiting Mrs. Charles Phillips.
 Phoenix Woolen Go. and is employed by the Potter Knitting Go. of Spring field.
 J. P Brown attended Grand Mas ters' day at the Masonic home. Mrs. Brown spent the day with her daugh- ter, Mrs. F. B. Engley.
 Collect for Military Watch.
 Mrs. Joseph Rabideau and Mrs. John Christensen have collected by sub scription $14 for a military watch to be presented to Fred Rabideau, who Is in the service. MT. and Mrs. H. Ramsden of Dalton. Mass. having recently purchased 9 funabout are able to spend the week end at their home here quite frequent ly.
 Miss Carolyn EHery. who has been living with Mrs. Nella Weston. dur ing the summer, Is to remain through the coming year and will attend the Pinney Grammar school. Red Cross Workers. Thirty ladies met in the chapel of the Baptist church last week where they worked for the Red Cross. Last Tuesday they met at grange hall. Going to France. Word has been received that Earl Walbrfdge of Mystic, formerly of this place, is on his way to France. He and has been stationed at Camp Dev- ems the past few weeks. Mr and Mrs. Arthur West have moved their goods from the A. D. Cady house, recently purchased by Arthur Cady of Hartford. MT. West is now
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
BOLTON NOTCH

Henry Bragg from Hebron was in town Monday
 Mrs. Jennie Bishop who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Loren Maine, has returned to her home in Bristol
 Harry Meloney of Hartford was a caller in town Sunday. E. A. Shane was in New York over Sunday.
 Mrs. Caron from Windsor is keep ing house for M. W. Howard. Otto Manel went to Aver Monday to see his son, Frederick, who is at Camp Devens
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
RICHMOND

John W. Smith has sold his prise steers.
 Isaac Roberts has again started lacksmithing.
 Ralph and Philip Moore have fin ished cutting corn for Roy Rahlings.
 Mrs Eber of Sherman, who has been i'll is somewhat gaining.
 Fannie J. Moore with a party from Providence attended the fair at BFockton. 's
 George $. James of Hillsdale was a
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
SOUTH COVENTRY
News Received of Rapid Advance of
 J. N. Boyea, Now in Texas.

 Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Shaw of Ply mouth, Mass, are guests of Rev. and Mrs. Christie.
 Miss Elizabeth Kingsbury has been spending few days in Boston.
 Mrs. Eliza O'Brien Is moving into the house with her sister, Mrs. Er- nest Woodwork. MT. Iittlef1eld and family have nov ed on School street
 Louis Duprey is going to the rent formerly occupied by Mrs. Eliza O. Rrien. 5
 Advancing Rapidly. J. N. Boyea of this town, previously employed in the packing department of the American Thread company, of Willimantfc, who enlisted in the U. S. army for the period of war, has work ed himself up quite rapidly He en- listed in June and is at present time a sergeant. Shortly after becoming a sergeant MT. Boyea was put in charge of a large government store of which he is making a success. MT. Boyea soon expects to take examinations for a commission in the army. At pres ent he is stationed at Leon Springs, Texas.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06

stead.
 Apples are very scare in this sec ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
with the Hendee Motorcycle Co. of Springfield.
 Like camp Life,

Messages received by numerous friends from John Bowden and Fred Rabideau at Camp Devens report ar my life much pleasanter than they had expected. They had a lesson in housekeeping upon their arrival at camp, filling their bedticks with straw
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
Can't Wait for Everybody.

The legal date Of our entrance into the war has been fixed at April 6, though Bill Stone of Missouri did not join the Allies until some months later. Grand Ranids Presz.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06

not if they persist in holding the key cards in the game of yolitics.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
Safeguards Health
 of The Children

Constipation, or inaeion of the bowels, as great menAco 70 ren1sd1ss should never be given to children as the violence of thoir action tends to upset the entire digestive system. A 1ni1d laxative is far preferable, and the comha- nation of simple laxative heEhs with pepsin known as pr. Cala- wells Syrup. FspEiu, and sold 5n drug stores for fifty cents . bot tie, is highly reeommsndsd. xhts preparatton contains no opaAte. of any descxiption, h naiid and gentle in tts action, and br1aIs relief in aa easy, naturel 1ns11eT. dren and they take 1f readily.
 +,ac6 aaoTe.1a: fc 4S oa ;t MHthoT: cT 5svs sid sd wells Syrup Pspsin, and in count less homes 1t ts the standard fam fly remedy. q trial bottle. free of charFs,C can be oEtained by writing to Dx. ". 1. caldwell, A66 Washington St., Monticello, x1H- nois.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-06
EAST HADDAM
Outing at Oyster River-Wedding-
 Personal Mention,

Henry Miller of the Naval Reserve,