Connecticut western news., 1922-01-26
FALLS VILLAGE
Miles A. Hanchett

Miles A. Hanchett
 Word was received last week Wednesday of the death of Miles A. Hanchett at his late home in Orange, N. J. but formerly of this town. The funeral was largely attended at his late home on White St., Orange at 8 o'clock Thursday evening, being conducted by the Masons. The floral tributes were many and beau tiful. MT. Hanchett was active and highly esteemed in business and social circles. The flags being placed at half mast for thirty days in honor of his memory. His body was brought to Falls Village Friday accompanied by his wife, Sarah Hanchett, brother, George M. Han chett, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Chapin, Miss Marjorie Cusack, Mrs. Lillian Lockwood and Miss Caroline Rowles, for interment at Grassy Hill Ceme- tery, where the committal services were conducted by the Rev. James McKiernan of the M. E. church. The bearers were J. s. Tracy, J. T. Bartle, William Hart, M. G. Marcy, William Hubbell and George E. Frink. Other friends and relatives were present from Waterbury, Hartford, Great Harrington. MT. Hanchett's death being the second which has ocurred in three weeks, an older brother Frank Hanchett, hav- ing passed away on Christmas Day.
 The ladies of the Home Missionary Society are to make shipment of clothing to the Five Points Mission on Feb. 18th and would greatly appreciate any donations of same which may be left at the M. E. Church parlors up until above date. There was never a time when the poor children of New York were in greater need.
 Senior Play "Galliger" will be given at Citizens Hall, Falls Vil- lage on Jan. 27 at 8 P. M. Admis- sion soc. Dance after play 35c-
 A very pleasant and social gather ing met at the home of MT. and Mrs. Wagoner Friday evening, the occasion being in honor of Mrs. Wagoner's birthday. Games were played, refreshments served. All went home leaving best wishes with hopes of the same repetition next year and more to follow.
 Richard P. Smith of Norfolk, Vir- ginia has been spending a few days at his mothers home in this village
 Word was received that Roscoe -Brinton and family have reached their destination in Leesburgh Florida.
 Mrs. Dorville Merriman is on the sick list
 Henry Wilkinson is on the sick list.
 Mrs. Mary Boyle wishes to thank the Community Club for the choice flowers sent her.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Frink spent Sunday with his parents, MT. anc Mrs. G. E. Frink.
 Word was received from the Winsted Hospital that Wm. Shep pard is little better.
 Mrs. w. E. Rectal and son visi ted in Great Harrington Saturday
 Mrs. Jennie Butler of Waterbur! is visiting at Sidney Vosburg's.
 Thomas Bartle has been spending a few days at his home in Lakeville
 Several from here attended Blodgett's> dance Friday and repor fine time.
 MT. and Mrs. c. W. Burkett en tertained relatives Sunday.
 Miss Clara Castagna and Mis- Alice Passini were in town Friday.
 Mrs Julia Merriman has returned home after a weeks vacation spen with her son, Dorville, in New York
 Wallace Dickinson is visiting rela tives in town.
 Frank Doolittle is visiting hi family at Mrs. Julia Merriman's.
 Mrs. Merritt B. Heady of Shef field, Mass. is visiting her parents MT. and Mrs. George Ayres.
 Mrs. Edward Houston spent Mon day in Canaan.
 Mrs. Hans Nelson has returne' home from Hillcrest Hospital.
 Mrs. Harry Blake has returne' to Hartford, after spending a fey days at Fred Blake's.
 Mrs. Laura Brinton received crate of oranges, which was sent t her from MT. Kelsey from Key West Florida.