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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
STAFFORD
Play We'll Attended-Locai Branch of County Farm Bureau Planning
 Various Activities.


 The play 'Red Acre Farm" which was given for the benefit of the John- son hospital, was well attended.
 Amos Ginholdt was before the bor- ough court this week charged with in toxication and breach of the peace
 Farm Bureaus Branch Meets.
 A meeting of the Stafford branch of the Holland County Farm Bureau was held at Grange hall. There was gerat interest in the discussion of a COW record association. The growing of leguminous crops was also consid- cred under the dairying F. F. Mar tin and J. M. Larned were appointed a committee to get in touch with the farmers of the locality who might be interested in that line of work Un- der the head of poultry was consid- cred the advisability and necessity of demonstration in the selection of lay ing stock
 G. H. Lord, Ed. Swift and W. H. Bumstead were appointed a committee to consider more fully the question of poultry selection and other matters of interest to poultry men The subject received due consideration and a com mitee composed of Rev. l. P. Booth. W. Bonn and J. M. Larned was appointed to consider pruning. spraying and or chard cultivation demonstrations. Boys and girls club work, already be- ing carried on by the grange very successfully, was allotted to Rev. L P. Booth as a committee of one to con- slider the matter more fully. There were ten present at the meeting E. c. Pinney acted as chairman. It is expected that meeting will be called later at which all interested can be present and express their views.
 A party of twelve went into Hart ford to hear the musical comedy Pom Pom"
 p. D. Warren, who has been confined to the house with grip is improving.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Earl R. Bragg, who is employed iF olneyville. spent Sunday with his par ents, Mr.. and Mrs Charles Bragg.
 Mir. and Mrs. Howard Clarke oi Piainfield visited relatives here Sun day.
 Entertained D. A. R.
 Mss Louise Tillinghast entertained the members of the D. A. R. at hel hcme Thursday afternoon.
 Moving From Moosup.
 Moses Ballou, night watchman at the American Woolen mill in Moosup has moved his household goods here and will live in one of Edward Cut ler's tenernents in Kennedy City. The family have been staying for several months at the home of Mrs Ballon's father. Samuel Collins. having come here on account of Ballou's health. which is much improved.
 Miss Pauline Mathewson was in Norwich, Tuesday.
 Sunday guests at J. Arthur Atwood's s in Wauregan-
 Miss Ethel Johnson of Moosup has been the guest of Miss Ruth Loring. Mass, formerly of this village was a recent guest at the home of L. H. Cross.
 Home From Hospital.
 Middle Bourque has returned home from the Backus hospital in Norwich where ne mas been Tece1V1ng mGQICal treatment- having injured his hand at the Piainfieid Woolen mill.
 Robert Loring spent Saturday in Providence.
 Evelyn Greene has recovered from a severe bronchial trouble.
 Several local people attended a dance at Canterbury Green, Saturday even ing.
 The Colonial orchestra furnished mu- sic for a dance at Sterling Saturday Mrs. Mortimer Stetson has t.een vis- iting her sister. Mrs. George Baker in Putnam.
 Miss Mabel Razoux spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in Boston. Mrs. James l.. Gardner was in Moos- up to visit her mother. Mrs. Valentine Burdick who has been III.
 Miss Barbara Popple was a Sun day guest of Miss Mildred Boyle in Norwich.
 Meeting Omitted. On account of the storm Monday the Kings Daughters did not hold their semi meeting.
 MT. Barber, son of Rev. Clarence Barber of Danielson preached here on Sunday and Is expected next Sunday. Miss Mary E. Ladd has been visit ing Miss Olive Dutton in GreeneVille Samuel Collins was in Norwich on Friday.
 Mrs. Frank Edgarton was in Moos- up Thursday to attend Mrs. Willard Bakers funeral
 Mrs. James Caswell has returned to her home at Narragansett Pier. R. T.. having visited at the home of William Dean and L. Howard Cross.
 Mrs. Patrick CSffey and Miss Bea- trice Coffey of South Illingly have been guests at Willis Hills.
 Mir. and Mrs. A. B. Hall of South KiHingly have been visiting relatives. Erwin Whitehead has gone to Phffa- delphia where he Is employed.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
STOPS ANY COLD
 IN A FEW HOURS
nPAPE,s COLD COMPOUND" ENDS sEvERE COLDS OR GRIPPE
 IN FEW HOURS.
Relief comea ingtantiy.

Relief comes instantly.
 A dose taken every two hours until three doses are taken will end grippe misery and break up severe cold either in the head chest, body or limbs.
 It promptly opens clogged-up nos trils and air passages in the head stops nasty discharge or nose run ming, relieves sick headache dullness, feverishness, sore throat, sneezing, soreness and stiffness.
 Don't stay stuffed-up. Quit blowing and snuf1ingi EA@e your throbbing headi Nothing else in the world gives such prompt relief as "Pape's Cold Compound" which costs only 25 cents at any drug store. 1t acts without assistance. tastes nice, causes no in- convenience. Be sure you get the genuine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Mrs. Arthur Jacobs of Mansfield has
 been spending a week with her par ents, MT. and MrA. Henry c. Isham. The board of relief held their first
 meeting on Thursday of last week in the selectmen's room in the town building. They met again yesterday (Friday) afternoon and will meet William A Collins, his son, Herbert P. Collins and the Iatter's wife. motor ed to Rocky Hill Friday of last week
 to attend. the funeral of Isaac Gleason. Vital Statistics. The vital statistics of the town for 1916 arei Marriages 4; births 15; 8
 males, females; deaths z. males, 3 females.
 Suffrage News and Notes. In the News Bulletin issued by the
 Connecticut Woman Suffrage associa-
 ton under date of January 2e. is this | item of interest to Holland County peo- pie:
 "A meeting was held in Holland in day evening at which many members of the audience expressed the desire | to organize" The same item states l that Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch of this place, the county chairman, finds her greatest difficulties in Rockville, but opinion Is becoming more favorable. It also mentions Hebron. Andover and Columbia Equal Franchise 1agues, in cT L1I1I 6A1OW5 IL1CAAA CO $bAANo and active.
 March 6. and 6 are the dates nam ed for the Holland County SuffragistS to visit the capitol and interview the representatives in the Thirty-Fffth Senatorial district and urge them to vote for Woman Suffrage. Lincoln Valentine Social.
 The Young Peoples society is to civa Lincoln Valentine social at YeomanS' hall.
 During Mondays storm the wind
 blew a gale and the air was full of
 snow. The roads were blocked by the drifts in some places.
 The teams which transport pupils to school did not run Monday.
 Partridge Killed.
 In driving over the highway Tuesday morning after the heavy snow, Row the snow which had evidently been killed by flying against telephone wires. The bird had just been killed as was shown by the fact that 1t was warm when picked up. Although the law is on. there is no law against picking up a partridge when you find one on a snow bank.
 MT. and Mrs. James A Utley worO
 Hartford visitors Wednesday. Mrs. AlonZo Little has been i'll for several days and is under the caSe of a physician and nurse. Lyman's orchestra was bcSked to play in Andover Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
ATTAWAUGAN

Frank Beatie and family of Fall River are visiting Mir. and Mrs. B. l. Taft.
 Alfred Seymour is improving after a recent illness.
 The social club had another dance in their hall last Saturday evening and they expect to run moving pie lures at an early date.
 Warren Seneer of Springfield. was at his home Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. Lyman Taft and child of North Grosvenordale spent the week end with their parents
 Mrs. Bernard Caffery called here on relatives Sunday.
 There was but one session of the schools Monday on account of the storm.
 Raymond Mitchell was in Central Village Friday, visiting his father.
 George Lapoint is i'll with grip.
 MT. and Mrs. Mongoe of Danielson spent the week end with Julius Mason and family.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
WELLINGTON
Gifts and Letters for MT. Cossrove
 On 80th Birthday.

Tuesday the 9th, MT. Cosgrove pass ed his 80th milestone on Life's High way. He was able to sit in an easy chair and look at his mail that was, a shower of letters, cards, flowers, 80 bright new dimes from his daughter, Mrs. Sleight, New York, a letter also from his son in that city and from Misses Cunning and Palmer, who are still visiting there. Two weeks ago both MT. and Mrs. Cosgrove were critically ill The latter also was able to share the pleasure of the day.
 For the benefit of the Sunday school treasury a Valentine party and a box social is to be held MT. Parker is chairman of the committee of arnuse- ments.
 Sunday afternoon a beautiful fawn paid a visit to the Hill. remained for some time inspecting the chicken wire at the Hillside poultry plant, crossed the common to Mir. Cosgrove's and went to Mrs. Gardner's lawn, from there going eastward to the woodland. All have wondered if the little thing found its another and if it survived the storm.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
NORTH WINDHAM
William sibIey Recovering Tn Texas
 Hospital-Hard Travelling Through Deep Snow..--~>< -- .s. :.


 William Sibley, who has been Ill with pneumonia at a hospital in Tex as. is reported to be convalescent-
 William Sibley, Jr, has gone to Providence to take charge Of a fac
 Eugene Campbell of wiIlimantic was a visitor at Edward Larrow's Sunday.
 Miss Alice Chapman spent the week end with Mrs. ". o. Stevens; school of Hartford preached at the church here Sunday afternoon.
 Lewis Lyon of Canterbury was caller at Clarence Palmer's Sunday.
 Henry Richardson has purchased pair of steers from Edward Davis
 William Sisson continues to carry the mail, as MT. Warner is still indss- posed.
 Deep Snow
 Sleds and sleighs have taken the place of automobiles owing to the deep snow,although 8 few automobiles are seen MT Smith, who goes to his place of business in Willimantic each day, was stalled twice Tuesday morn ing.
 William Keene the stage driver, was from 5.30 until S.45 coming from East ford to North Windham in his auto mobile Tuesday morning
 Wilbur Stevens has filled his Ice house with IS inch ice.
 Arctic Weather.
 Saturday morning, February 5, the thermometer registered 8 degrees be- low zero here. Sunday morning 1t was degrees above zero. The ground hog didn't show up.
 Mrs. Harriet Flint and Fred BackuS have gone to New London for an in definite stay with Mrs. F1int's daugh- ter, Mrs. Fred Potter. Frank M. Hall is left in charge of the place.
 Mrs. Annie Simpson is recovering from an attack of pleurisy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
ELLINGTON
Friendship Class Has Valentine Mas querade-Mrs. Edwin TaIcott CeIe- brates 9oth Birthday.

The Woman's Missionary meeting met Friday with Mrs. c. M. Perry.
 Valentine Masquerade.
 The Friendship class held the monthly business meeting in the lec- ture room of the church Tuesday eV- ening. The business meeting was fol- lowed by a Valentine social masQue- rade. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge. Mrs. Eugene Finance, Mrs. A. D. Hale. Mrs. Har- riet Pease and Mrs. Myron Aborn-
 Marshall E. Charter and Gustave Berr have been appointed to take the military enrolment.
 Mrs. Nellie Rice is visiting friends in Springfield.
 Miss Gibson. a home missionary in New Mexico. gave most interesting talk Sunday morning in the Congre- gationa1 church on New Mexico and the Mexicans.
 Mrs. Edwin Talcott celebrated her 90th birthday Saturday, Feb. at the home of her nephew, Claude Pease, receiving calls from a number of her friends.
 The Holland County Farm Bureau held a meeting in Town hall Friday evening. It was voted to hold a school during four days of March.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
WESTMINSTER
Special Sermon Tomorrow, Lincoln Sunday-Storm Prevents Aid Socie- tvs Meeting.

Tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. II, Lincoln Day. will be observed by the West minister church with special sermon by the pastor.
 Last Sunday the text was the per sonal question, in Acts 9:6; Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?'' Never until that day, near Damascus, had Paul been made to feel, in every fibre of his being, that he was every where and at all times in Gods pres ence and that God was making per- sonal demands not covered by cere- moniaIs- Paul became a totally diff ferent man, after that. As a true pre- paration for life. we need a similar experience of feeling the presence of God. acknowledging His rule, and ask ing His guidance
 Ideal Christians.
 The "Wednesday home prayer circles are considering the Ideal Christian from various viewpoints, this past week, as a 'Sympathizer" Matt. 9:36 is one of many Illustrations.
 The storm of Monday and drifts of Tuesday made it impossible for the Ladies' Aid Society to meet that aft ernoon as planned, with the exception of their secretary.
 Westminster has been extending cordial greetings to the two families recently come within her boundaries.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
ABINGTON

Mir and Mrs. Seymour Peal are visiting relatives in Waterbury and Milford
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Stoddard at tended the meeting of the Pomological Society at Hartford this week.
 The A B. c. club met at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Frank Fuller, Friday evening.
 The Daughters of the Covenant will meet this afternoon with Mrs B. w. Whitehouse.
 5 Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Brock have moved to Putnam, where Mr. Brock will work for $. Nickoloff. MT. Nick olof recently purchased the Perrin place.
 Mrs. McGorty recently spent a few days at her home here.
 MT. and Mrs. William Gould are con-, fined to the house with severe colds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
scoII.AgD
Meeting of c. E. Society," Modal Con test-Death of George ". Brown.

The W. C. T. U. held regular meet ing Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Jared Fuller. It was a press meeting, and was prepared by Mrs Fuller. There were about a dozen present.
 Howard Brenn of Springfield, Mass. was at his home here over Sunday
 At a business meeting of the c. E. society Sunday night. 1t was voted to purchase some new singing books for the church; also to purchase new pledge: s4.50 was contributed to the Woman's Board of Missions.
 Auction Held.
 The stock and farming implements of Charles w. Kenyon were sold at auction here Wednesday.
 The L. T. L. is to hold a silver medal contest in the grange hall Friday ev- ening the 23rd.
 Grattan Brothers lost valuable steer last week.
 George Waterman Brown who died at his home here Wednesday from pneu- monit, was an old resident e this place. The funeral will be held today (Satrdayl
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
WINDHAM
H. C. Lathrop Guest of H. C. Murray In FIorida-Food Sale for Library Benefit.

Mir. and Mrs. E. K. LeffingwelI1 have been in Colchester this week to attend the funeral of Mir. Leffingwelrs moth CT.
 H. c. Lathrop Is the guest of H. c. Murray, of Willirnantic. at Winter Haven, Florida
 Miss Regina Stockhausen of Mt. Holyoke college faculty has been spending a week with her aunt, Mrs. W. A. Raymold.
 Sale Nets $f3. The food sale held in the reeEing rooTH of the free library Saturday net ted about SIS which will be added to the library treasury.
 The monthly consecration meeting of the c. E. society will be held Sunday evening and will be led by Miss Mar gery Sherman. 1t will be followed by the regular business meeting.
 Miss Elizabeth Clarke who has been with her sister, Mrs. F. E. Guild for several weeks has returned to her home in Putnam.
 Charles Keeney of Norwich spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. George Keeney.
 Mrs. Bessie Woodman of Norwich was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. H. C. Lathrop from Tuesday to Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

The autobus was unable. to make it's regular trips to Willirnantic on Monday and Tuesday, because of the heavy snowstorm and drifts.
 Cooking Demonstrations
 Two classes of girls from the col lege. one in charge of Miss Taf1ey and the other in charge of Miss Costello, gave cooking demonstrations at the meetings of the Pomological society in Hartford.
 Prof. and Mrs. Stevens and Prof. and Mrs. Hollister were in Hartford at the meetings of the Pomological society.
 Competitive Drill.
 The companies of the College Cadet Battalion are training for the com petitive drill to be held on the after noon of Feb. 22. The wall scaling con- test will be of especial interest The captain whose company makes the record in all forms Of drill will be students have joined the Reserve Off, f1cers' Training Corps, to receive spe- cial training for army service.
 College Leads Them All.
 The Connecticut college is the first in the country to establish such United States war department Ser geant Whalem of the regular army Amory in the teaching of military Amory -nthe teaching of military SC1SlGc dL bi1C OOAACSO-+
 Mid-winter Banquet.
 The annual mid-winter banquet of the Alumni association was held at the City club in Hartford Wednesday evening.
 The Ladies' Circle gave it's second tea of the season in the church parlor Friday afternoon.
 The Apollo Male quartet of Boston sang in the college armory Friday ev- ening. This was the fourth in a se- ries of entertainments by the college entertainment committee.
 The short poultry course opened with fifteen students enrolled.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
EAST WOODSTOCK
Valuable Dog and Puppies Burned tt Death-Community Club to Be En. tertained by Putnam Scouts.

Local visitors to Worcester last week included J. D. Sanger, John KIllain, Mrs. Ezra May and daughter Sylvia, Miss Ruth Witter and George Bos- worth.
 Mrs. George Bosworth has been vis- iting her sister in Springfield. Mass.
 Mrs. A. B. Benis, a former resi- dent. is critically i'll with Brfght's dis ease at the home of her son Earle in Wallingford.
 Dog and Puppies Burned.
 The dog kennel of A. H. Hubbard caught fire from an oil heater during the severe snowstorm Monday after noon and was totally destroyed. His dog Bessie and six little puppies only few weeks old were burned to death The dog was a valuable one and the puppies were to be trained for hunt ing.
 Scouts to Entertain.
 A meeting of the Community club will be held next Wednesday evening, when the entertainment will be given by the Boy Scouts of Putnam under the direction of Norman l.. Kennedy The committee in charge is Mrs. E. E. May, Mrs. William Medley and James A1drich.
 Eleanor Linderman Is confined to the house with a severe attack of humps.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
BOLTON
Ladies' Aid Society Celebrates Birth
 day of Mrs. Frank H. Strong.

The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. Frank H. Strong last week Fri day afternoon. The ladies carried e birthday cake with candles to assist Mrs. Strong in celebrating her birth day.
 The school in the South district was closed Tuesday owing to the illness of the teacher, Miss Elizabeth Daly, and the assistant, Miss Josephine Ma thieu.
 Mrs Eva H. wardeld and daugh- ter. Miss Doris E. Warheld are in New York visiting at Dr. and Mrs. John Hutchinson's.
 Miss Margaret Daly who is teach ing in Canterbury spent Sunday at her home in town.
 Miss Anna Post is home from New Britain, where she visited Miss Mary E Scan1on
 Mrs. John Ward of Hartford spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. James Milburn.
 Prof S. M. Alvord of Hartford was at his Bolton farm the last of the week.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
ANDOVER
Valentine Social Planned-Funerai of Mrs. Esther CIeveIand-Grange In- staIlation.

L. T. Backnan of Hartford gave a temperance address at the Congrega- tfonal church Sunday.
 Everett F,rink of Albany. N. r. has bought the business of his father, Rep resentative A. E. Frink and has as- stunned control. He will reside in this place.
 The Christian Endeavor society Is to hold a Valentine social at the town hall.
 Funeral of Mrs. Cleveland.
 Mrs Esther Cleveland an old resi- dent of the town died at her home on Sunday evening at the age of 8S. Fu- neral services were held at the home Andover cemetery.
 George Merritt held a dance in the town hall Friday night Lyman's or chestra furnished music.
 The most severe storm of the win ter came Monday. The rural car riers report the roads badly dr1fted in many places
 Grange Installation.
 Andover grange installed their ofh- cers Wednesday evening Deputy Fred Taylor of Lebanon being installing of- f1cer. The following were installed: Master George Merritt; overseer, Geo. Ladd; lecturer, Marion Stanley; stow ard, Horace Backus; assistant steward, us; treasurer, Mrs. Jane Stearns: sec retary> Mrs. Marjory Bartlett; gate keepeR August Lindholm; Ceres, Anna Lndholm; Pomona, Mrs. Stanley; Flora, Gladys Bradley: lady assistant Annie Merritt.
 A supper was served.
 Miss Grace Johnson of Maiden.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
SOUTH KuLNGLY
Roads PassabIe at Last-A. E. Hall
 Injured.

Hollis Young of Terryvil1e has been visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs Charles Young
 MrS. Byron Place returned Sunday, to her home in Foster, after spending a week with her mother, who Is ill-
 Ali Roads Passabie.
 The snow storm Monday put a stop to most outside work The chief bus mess has been breaking out roads; all are paSSable now
 Fox hunters in this vicinity took the trail Tuesday. The result has not been reported.
 Mrs. R. C. Kies and Inez Doane
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
EAST KILLNGLY

Mrs Bernard Edwards is spending a few weeks with relatives in Hamp- ton.
 Mr and Mrs E. B. Chase Jr. wis., ited friends in Putnam, Sunday.
 Mrs. William Yare visited her sis ter, Mrs. Clarence Chandler in Dan- ielson, Wednesday.
 Harry Beaman of Providence spent Sunday at B. A. Jordan's.
 Leonard Bartlett called on friends fin Danielson, Wednesday.
 Irving T. French Jr. was a recent guest of relatives in Providence.
 Miss Lucina Smith was in Putnam Sunday. Samuel Smith spent Thursday in Dan ieISOn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
wsrs visstor. at r6s o>1ss, wsdns.-

were visitor. at r1zs oa1eey Wsdne.- day.
 mont In ShermAnss mill DanieIoon-
 Throwu From Sled
 While breaking out roads Tuesday A. E. Hall was thrown from q sled, when the runner struck a stone, and struck on his hand, putting the mid de finger out of joint Dr. Todd put it back. While Mfr. Han is unable to use It much, it fs getting along well
 Will Attend Church.
 The Odd Fellows and Rebeka1hs of Danielson are expected to attend ser- vice in the local church Sunday eve- ming.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Holland County SOUTH WELLINGTON
Accident to Holman HaII-fce 16 to 1e Inches cut-korper Bros. Buy Lum- ber Yard.

Holman Hall lost the end of the second finger on his right hand through getting 1t caught in the sprocket wheel at the ice house, last happened to be at the Stafford hospi- tai at the time. MT. Hall was taken there to have the finger dressed
 Ice 16 to 1s Inches. This community was drifted in hy Mondays storm. The Perry Ice Go. got caught about one day shy of filling their icehouse and were taking off snow Tuesday The ice this winter is of the best quality but too heavy, run ming 16 and IS inches thick at last cutting.
 korper Bros. Purchase.
 The Granby news in a current news paper notes that the capitol city lum- Der company of Hartford, owned by the Korper Bros. formerly of this vil- lage, have bought out the largest lum- Der yard in Springfield. Mass.
 Miss Ruth Greene is home on . vis- it from Brown university.
 Gregor Herold of Village Hill was the first man in town to pay his per sonal tax this year, Gustavus Klar be- ing a close second.
 MT. and Mrs. J ,. Oldershaw of Grandby are guests of Mir. and Mrs. c. J. Gurley.
 No complaints were presented to the board of relief at their first meet ing last Saturday.
 Special Town Meeting.
 A special town meeting to lay a town tax Is to be held in the hall in this village this 0Saturday) evening. The selectment will probably ask for four mill tax
 Within the past few days a flock of geese was reported as having been seen flying north, a lone starling was seen here Tuesday, while robins have been seen about the state. Beautiful spring; not Set, but soon.