Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 9, 1909, Page 9

SATURDAY, JAN. 912 PAGES BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM IT'S BROADENI LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES The Business and Social Life of Every Town and Settlement Reflected in These Columns. NEW LONDON COUNTY. UNCASVILLE. Thames Lodge Elects Officers—Base- ball Club’s Social—Watt-Clark Wed- ding Today—Seventeen Join Metho- dist Sunday School, L 0. O, F, elected officers at its last regular meeting in Palmer Memorial hall as follows: No- ble grand, Fred J. Hope; vice grand, Frnest Auwood; recording secre ‘harles Osborne; fluancial Secretar: urer, Robert Ba Thames lod Dan D, Home; trea iow. : Mr. and Mr Frank R. Mitchell entertained this week Mrs., Herbert of Stonington. Charles Watson, who sustained juries while at work on heavy timber, is able to go to work again. in- The social and dance by the ball enthusiasts in Robertson's hall, Palmertown, Thursd, ni| Wi largely attended. Music was by Spen- cer's orchestra, William Smiddy prompter. The proceeds will be used to defray expenses of uniforms, etc., for the club next season. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schaffer have been guests of relatives in New York. Mrs. Green of Pequot entertained a number of friends New Year's eve. Prizes for Sunday School Pupils. At the Union Baptist chu the perintendent of the Sunday school, Miss Eloise Landphere, offcred & spe- clal prize for the pupils who attended »ehool every Sunday during 1908. The prizes were awarded last Sunday to iss Carrie Wood and Herbert Rog- fharence Walden, who spent the week end with_ his family, who guests of Nrs. Waldes's mother, 3l N. Trvifg Brownin, returned to Boston Monday, Mrs. Walden and children votarned to Boston Wednesday after wmo weeks' wisit. Mrs. Fred Youngs of Velley Fulls R 1 was the guest of her Drothe family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burgess, ¥n_Palmertown, recently. Goorge Alexander has been appolnt. »4 administrator by the fudge of pro- bate of the estate of his wife, Nancy Alexander, who dled recently. Charles Congdon of Yantic wae the guest of his auut, Mrs. Jared Rogers, #ver Senday, Work om fve house ownad by the ™ M. Robertson Co.. formerly the Menry Palmer property, is complet- *4. The house will be oceupied by Tr. Fraweio A. Taylor. Watt-Clark Marriage Today. The marriage of Alfred J. Watt, son @f Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Watt of Palm- wriown, who is employed in Hartford, | and Miss Lafls Clark will take place in New Britin today, January 9. Fredesick C. Palmer, who has been omending a week With his family in New York, has zeturned to Palmer- fown. Thers was a mwoeial snd dance at the home of Mr, and M Lawrence Ravmond et Raymond Hill, Tuesday wight, LeRoy Gracey of New London . | guest at the home of Dr, and Mrs. | ® Cornet ayer the woeek end. Dan D. Mome of Montville Center and Gaorgs M. Bradford of Oakdale | mttended the iuauguration of Govern- | or Lilley. | #hicers of Methodist Sunday School. | ‘Sunday morning et the Methodist Episcopal glhurch the Sunday sehool | Meld its antual slaction of oficers and /Meachors, The Officers arei Superin- 1.dendent, Miss Lucy Allyn assistant supsrintendent Clyde M. Beebe; secra- %ary and treasurer, Mrs. Alice Burton; £mnflln_ Marold ‘Bartlett; aesistant torarian, Paul Maine; pianist, Miss 'va Partlett; assistant pianist, Miss 1 superintendent of mis- eious, Mrs, & T. Maine. Those ap- s are Miss lnlm d to act as teach Tartha Chappell, Mrs. Willlam Noble, Wiss Luoy Allyn, Rev. S. F. Maine, . 8 . Mal Mrs. Charies Hope, Miss May Grover, Miss Eliza Geer, «lyde M. Beebe, William B. Walden, \Charles Ramage, Mrs, Sarah Ramage, Miss Margaret Burton Miss Iva Bart- heit, Miss Florence Holmes, Miss Eth- el Cornet and Lincoln Rogers. Seventeen Additioral Members. ‘The geventeen new pupils who have through the influence of Rev. S. F. Jlalue been added to the school are Mrs. Charles Hope, Miss Bessie Holmes, Miss Florence Holmes, Miss Emua Crawtord, Miss Jessio Fdwards Mrs. William Noble, Mrs. Sarah Ram- age, Wrank Mitchell, Harold Bartlett, Willard Eothau, There are fifteen pupils to receive ®old pins for perfect attendance dur- ng the year. Mies Hazel Barlow, the oungest member of the school to re- ceive a pin is but five vears old. They are Misses Luella Barlow, Ethel Bar- Jow, Vera Bartlett, Winn'e Bartlett, Addie Botham, Emma Crawford, Ma- ry Yetsky, Marian Thorpe, Eliza Gur- Way, Grover, Mrs. Charles Hope, Har- old Bartlett, Earl Smith, Mrs, Alice Burton. Met at Parsonage. “?e members of the ladies' aid so- of the Methodist church held a husiness meetinf with . F. Maine at the parsonage Wednesday ~atternoon. Miss Rose Charland has returned to her home in Palmertown after spe a_week with friends in M 3 seven-year. Louis G. I meningitis. The Sunshine society met this week at the home of Mrs. A. Fitch Rogers at_Jerome farm. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Alexander of Newton is ill with Yankee, Col, who came on to attend the funeral of Mr. Alexander's moth- er a short time ago, have decided to remain here for the winter. Providence Candidate to Preach. Rev. Charles Miller of Philadelphia, occupied the pulpit in the Union Baptist church last Sunday, was en- riained by Mrs. W. S. Mitchell. Next Sunday the pulpit will be occupied the Rev. Mr. Lane of Providence. » will be entertained by M nd Vs, W, G. Hartford during his stay in_town. Mrs. Elvira Douglass, who has been nding several weeks at N ic, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J, P. Mor- ¥an, has returned home, CAMPBELL’S MILLS. Charles Tillinghast has bought of William H. Dawley, Jr., a tract of tim- berland and_also a lot of John Haun- deis. The Williams' sawmill will saw the lumber. Mrs. Susan Day is Charles A. Barber. working for Mrs, Miss Perkins is visiting friends in Neewich and Presion. Mre. B K. Colburn and Evereit Whipple vigited Mre, Colbwrn’s brother, Thomss ). Eairber, al South Canter- urt st Suturday; and. Mon- NIANTIC. Marcus D. Bush Surprised on His Birthday—Village and Grove Notes. On New Year's night a party of friends assembled at the home of Mrs. N. J. Bond on Champlin hill. They marched quietly to the home of Post- mauster Bush to the complete surprise of Marcus D. Bush, who invited them in, where they proceeded to help him to make me on his thir foirthd: The evening was ple antly spent in games, etc. Mr. Bush was remembered with a number of handsome presents. Light refre ments were served. Among those present were Judge and Mrs. Clayton Manwar- Luce, Mrs. s. Charles George . Mr. and rederick A. Beckwith, Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Dart, ‘William Bond, Miss Waite Bush, Miss- es Ann and 1d Bond and Miss Douglass of Spokane, Wash, At Taftville Mecting. Rev, J. W. Knappenberger was in Taftville Tuesday, attending the v London county ministerial association meeting as a delegate from Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Libb turned from Norwich, after a few days with Mr. and M Boon and Mrs. N. Duchette. ohn Beebe has ended work at the railroad station as baggage master Arthur J. Griswold left Monday for New Haven to resuime his duties at Yale universit; Frank Russell, Alvah Beckwith, Mr: amb, Miss L. 'A. Benton, George F swold, W, G. Phyali, M..R. Davi M. Beckwith were' New London visitors this weck. Jobn Hagstrom, employed i Ivory- ton, is spending a few weeks at his horne on Penn avenue, Prof. and Mrs. Frank Clapp have returned to Plainville, after spending the holldays with Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Leonard. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lee have mov- ed to the Partlo house on York ave- nue. H. B. Morton and W. Taylor were in Waterford Monday Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Merry were in Hartford, attending the inaugura- tion of Governor Lilley. Capt. W. H. Barker of the steamer Mohawk spent Monday at his cottage in_Pine Grove, George F. Griswold was in Hart- ford Wednesday, =~ attending the in. auguration of the governor, GOSHEN. " C. E. Visitors from Willimantic—Many Deer in This Vicinity — News Briefs. W. T. Curry, chairman of the inter- visitation committee of the Willimantic C. E. union, and E. W. Jones attended the Christian Endeavor meeting at South Coventry Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. William Buckley of Norwich were recent vasitors of friends ere. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. King of Franklin attended service at Goshen church on Sunday. A large handsome deer was seen on Maple Hill Tuesday. The many fooi- prints and trees with the bark scraped off seen in certain places are indica- tions that deer are Very numerous in that locality. Purchases Heavy Woodiot. Mr. Brockett has bought another lot of heavy timber, the trace was former- 1y known as the Morgan woodlot, Personal Briefs. W. G. Thomas was at Saranac Lake, N. Y. Tuesday. His daughter Grac Iwio fias been at a sanitarium in that place for a time, returned home with him’on Thursday. A large number of bluebirds, also a pewee, were heard during the mild days this week. Edwin K. Jones, who is the fortunafe owner of a fine tenor voice. is taking a course of instruction under Prof, Charles D. Geer of Norwich, The homes of Thomas and F. G. Lawn are looki frosh coats of p HAMBURG. GALES FERRY. Holiday Visitors in the Village—Mrs. sly 1ll—Con- Julia A. Adams Serio: cert by Kindersinfornie Orchestra. Mrs. Charles B. Graves, with her daughter, Miss Betty, and her brother, Laurence W. Miner, of New London, spent New Year's day at the Graves farm, east of the village. Mrs. Sarah O. Colver and family en- tertained at dinner on New Years day Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Solon Chapman all of Center Groton, Judson Burrows and daughter | Barrows, of Pequonnoc, and M ise Bgger of New London. Bertram_Sturgis of Brockton has | been spending a few days at the farm, where he formerly lived Carroll 8. Hurlbutt returned last week to the Sheffield Scientic school, after the holiday v. "Thers is an epidemic of grip in the village and vicinity. Some of the pa- tients are convalescing, among them Mrs. Alonzo Turner, Mrs. Maranda H. Perkins and Miss Laura A. Perkins Davi Adams of New Haven re- cently ted his mother, Mrs. Julia A. Adams, who is seriousiyl ill at her home. O. Allvu Brown of Hartford has been the guest of his grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Brown, in tha village recently. Enjoyable Entertainment. The Kindersinfonie orctestra gave an cntertainment in the vestry of the Methodist Episcopal church on Tuesday evening. The following programme was renderes Selection, orchestra; Morning Serenade, Thiele; pilane solo, Parisianna, Miss Jennie G. Pe selection by quarteite, witi triang] ompaniment; reading. Us Smile, Miss Gladys Thomp - lection, Concert in the Forest, orches- tra; piano solo, Hunting Song, Mi Florence Hurlbutt: vocal solo, A Gy Maiden, Miss Grace Chapman: reading, Legend Beautifil, Miss Laura A. Pe piano solo, Song of the Pines, Eugene LaFontaine; selection, ldiers' March, orchestra. Refreshments were served by mem- bers of the orchestra, and the affalr was much enjoyed by those in attend- ance. Gold Stars for Perfect Attendarce. On the first Sunday of the new vear Batierlee,secretary and treasurer of the Miss Laura A. Perkins, primary class, the banner for highest average attend- ance. Five members of the school re- ceived gold stars with a diamond cen- ter for two years’ regular attendance. They were: "Mrs. Dudl . Perkins Miss Jennie G. Perkins, Walter Mather, Harold McGuire, Harmon Cranmer. Edwin Bracewell, Irving Hulbutt, Ray- mond Perkins, Richard Bracewell. Good Skating. There was good skating on the Adams mill pond last week. ¢ Mr. and Mrs. Albertus Maynard of Allyn's Point were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Minor Moxley of Long Cove cottage. Mr. and New Year's guests parents, Mr. and Mr: of Mr, Thon 'LAUREL GLEN. Christmas Enterta inment at Laurel v!t Family Party. Latham’s Latham. e and en- tertainment at the Laurel Glen chapei mas res rols by school a the children of the district d also a sleighbell arill. Much to the teacher, Mrs. admirable manner ‘n which the children were trained. Afr- ter the presents on the tree were di:- tributed, cake and ice cream we served to all who wished it pond in one corner of the room made lots of fun. Myron S. Holdredge of Pittsfield, M spent Clristmas at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P, Hold- redge, in upper Laurel Glen. Festive Christmas Gathering. There was a Christmas gathering a the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Ma i on Christmas day, when all of their children and grandchildren were p ent. The guests were Mr. and Mrs, Elanthan Burdick and sons, Harry and New Haven Teacher Engaged—Per- | Ljo¥dy of lower Pawcatuck Mr. and sonal Notes. road and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Maine and two children, Lawrence and Dor- rriet Reynolds spent Sundav | othy, of Hopkinfon, R. I, and Mi own, the guest of her grand- | Ellen Maine of this place, a cousin ldberg of New Haven has » teach the school in the Bill Hill district, Miss Dora Reynolds has returned to her school in Wilbraham, Mass. Mrs, May Daniels and Mrs. DeMarrs have been in New London recently. Miss Louise Martin returned to her duties at Grassy Hill Monday morn- inz. Mrs. Lillian Bill of Mount Vernon, N. Y. is a guest at Bill Hill. Harry Barrows has been the guest of his ats, Mr. and Mrs. W derson, during the holiday reces Miss Mabel Martin has returned to school in 2 H. L. Re s a caller in Mid- wn_last Saturday. Newton Hall has been visiting stonbury LISBON. and Lena Garlington I's day with Miss Belle in Attawaugan. i Alfred spent New Y s week with Miss Rosella Collins in Central Vil-| lage. Misses Jennie Hogge, Mary Hunt and Thomas Hogge of Jewett City were visiting here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Webster of Jeweit City spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Kennedy. Mr. and_Mre. F. L. Kanahan have urned affer a visit in Boston. Miss Ida N. Bromley has returned to Providence after two weeks' vacation with ner parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bromley. 'LIBERTY HILL. Religious Society Holds Annual Meet- in ‘William F. Harvey of Norwich vis- ited his mother Sunday. The district school commencedMon- day with Miss Maud Harvey teacher. Mrs. Addie C. Tacker has ek the past ten days. A counsel of doc- tors was held Monday to consider her case. The annual business meeting of the Liberty Hill Religlous society was held Thursday. The following officers were clectod Tor 1he ensuimg year: Execu- tive committce, John Clatke, Horace Foote, W. W. Palmer, Mrs, 0. W, Gur- dey, Mrs, Jolin Charke, the family. After dinner was served the curtains were drawn in the parl and the candles were lighted on a beautifully ornamented Chri s trec which was loaded with gifts for all. Briefs. A number from this place attended the auction at the Jiome of the late Alonzo Maine and Nathan T. Maine bought a horse The drama “Oysters and Champa s presented in the Laurel Glen aturday evening by the young people of Clark's Falls and Laur. Glen. There was a fair audience, al- though not so larze as when presented at Clark’s Falls a few weeks ago. The society of Burden Bearers met Thursday with M James Maine. TASHWILLETT. Death of Mrs. Isaac Dawley—Chicken Thieves Active. Amy Church Woodmansee, wife ac Dawley, died suddenly on Monday of a hemorrhage. The de- ceased was a native of Rhode Island and came to place to reside about 15 years ago, Her first husband who was Harrison Woodmansee died several years ago. The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at her late home, and burial was in the Rixtown ceme- tery. Mrs. Robert E. Swain of Norwich has been visiting relatives here the past week. Ernest A. Tolhurst of Provldence, who has been visiting his son, William E. Tolhurst, and family of thjis place, returned home Tuesday. Lot McLean, who has been the guest of local relatives, returncd to his home in_Attieboro, Mass. Sunday evening. Mrs. L. M. Pierce moved to Nor- wich Tuesday, where she will make her home wiil her daughter, Mrs. Jgfi' sSwain, ts. Plerce is 85 véarsiof age and has resided here for Noves Ar. i t yes Eefln was the gues of local friends Sunday, The winter term of school opened Tuesday morning with Miss Edith Cook of Voluntown teacher. Farmers are missing are their poul- try. Jobn Saba of Hawtford has been in ‘the piuce the past week on business. e UI the forergn patents lesued by the United Srates most of them go to Feanoe, ¢ ® | street. at the Sunday school session Miss Alice | £chool, rendered “the yearly report of | the finances for the year, with the aver- | age attendance and offerings. Rev. John Thompson’s class of men won the banner for highest offerings, and | irs. Bradford Latham-were} 095t enjoyable evening resulted. on Wednesday evening, Dec The | entertainment consisted of dialogues | and singing of Christmas songs and A fish | NG FIELD OLD MYSTIC. First Public Conclave of Knights of King Arthur—Baptist Church Meet- ing—Various Items. On Wednesday evening, Dec. 30th, Castle Mystic, No. 1321, Knights of King Arthur, held an open conclave and coronation service in the Baptist conference rooms. About fifty guests listened with interest to the exercises and an able address by Rev. Mr. Olm- stead. This was the boys’ first ap- pearance in public and they carried through their elaborate programme successfully. After the conclave the knights entertained.their guests with refreshments. Following is a list of the officers installed: King, Clark A. Barnes; chancellors, Amos T. Burrows, Clark A. Barnes, Paul B. Lamphere: constable, Amos T, Burrows; sentinel, Bverett Johnson; heralds, Amos T. Burrows and Everett Johnson; cham- berlains, Calvin H. Hoxie, Jr, Paul B. Lamphere, Harold Schoonover, Clark A. Barnes, Amos T. Burrows, E. W. | Holmes. Merlin Dana T. Gallup and Seneschal 'W. Harold Schoonover re- tain their offices. Baptist Church Meeting. The annual business meeting of the Baptist church was held Monday even- i 7.45 in the conference room of Services for praise, prayer and conference have heen held every other evening during the week at the same hour. At Methodist Church. Special services are being held this week in the Methodist church. Personals. Miss Nellie Frances Schoonover re- !\lurned Tuesday to Bradford, Mass., academy after spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover. Miss Aldeane Clark bas returned to Quianbaug after spending the vaca- tion at Pleasant View farm, Ledyard, with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Zephauniah Brown. The Woman's Christian Temperance union met Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Jane Dean in Main The village scbools opened Monday | for the winter term. The Mystic Woolen ompany of 014 Mystic started up on full time Mon- day morning, Jan. 4 Mildred Gray of My tic, daughter of and Mrs. William H. Gray, was the guest last weck of Kmily Babcock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Babcock, at Riverside farm. J. Alpheus Schoonover of New York a recent guest of relatives at Elm- st Mr, and lightfully Mrs, Oscar F. Cruinb de- entertained New Year's Mr. and Mrs. A. Zephaniah Brown of Le vard, Miss Aldeane Clark of Quiam- baug and Mrs. Julia Brown, Miss Ella Arlene Brown and Miss Gladys Olm- stead of Old Mysti " SALEM. Jolly Three Know How to Entertain— Church Interests—Mrs. Sarah J. Rogers’ Funeral. A large and merry party responded to invitations received from the “Jolly | Three Committee” to meet at the Als | fred Mitchell farm, known as the Bee- | be place, on New Years eve. Frien from New London, Hemburg, Norti Plains ‘ang surrounding towns wer: | present and with music and dancing a Interesting Services. “ The services at the Congregational church on Sunday ‘morning and even- ing were well attended. The acting pastor, Miss Millen, is making many friends. In the evening she was as- sisted in_conducting the service by James Whiting of Chesterfield and a very interesting imeeting tesulted. Funeral of Mrs. Sarah J. Rogers. Mrs, h J. Rogers, who has been y ill for the past fourteem . ‘died at the home of Charles on Sunday afternoon, Funeral ices were held at the home of Mr. on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. B. the Baptist lehureh in Colchester, conducted the services, speaking in a touching way Ray L. Remington, pastor of of the life and character of the de- | ceased. Rev. Mr. Remington also sang {a solo, “Safe in His Mighty Arms.: Burial was in Linwood cemetery, Col chester. There were beautiful flowers from relatives and friends. i Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Rogers of New London were in town Tuesday attend- ing the funeral of their aunt, Mrs. S. J. Rogers. Mr. and Mr: -asville were a ! present at the al. Represcnta Elmer M. Chadwick lett for Hartford Tuesday morning o attend the meeting of the ‘general as- | sembl | Charles 1. Beebe and Loren bone wee i Frank Gifford of New London was in town the first of the vear looking aftcr the interests of the Southern New Albert Rogers of Un- among the friends ive Rath- were summoned as jurors this England Teicphone company. Deacon L. Brown of Colchester was in town Tuesday "SOUTH LYME. Minor Happenings of the Week— Vi Miss Hattie Roath has returned (o Ivoryton after a visit with her parerts her Miss Mildred Champion of Eesex is iting her uncle, Almon Champion. Charles Waterhouse of Little Boston purchased what was formerly wn as the Charles Chadwick farm amuel Littlefleld. Miss Wilhelmine Douglass of New London is visiting local relati Albert Miller of New Haven spent New Year's with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Slate and family. Elisha Champion s who are sick. Miss Lucy Chapman visited relatives in New Haven last week. ir. and Mrs. Charles Turner of Now Britain_and W. Bailey and daughter Ruth of Essex spent Christmas with Mrs, Belle Secoville. Mrs. Belle Scoville is entertaining her grandson, Arthur Higgins. Miss Mabel Sims visited her parens in Montclair over Christmas. Capt. E. Beckwith is the guest of 'W. C. Slate and family. YAWBUX VALLEY. Attended Funeral — C. S, Maine Hartford at Legislature. _ Mr. and Mrs. James Miner attended the funeral of Mrs. Swsan Maine, hel :t the Miner meeting house last Sun- lay. Congratulations are extended to Lucius Maine and Nellie Howard, who were married last week. P. Maine was the guest of Mr. ang Mrs, David Nason at Westerly Satur- day night. Chester S. Maine was a recent caller 'at Wayland Burdick's, Chester S. Maine has been in'Hart- ford this week to attend a sessior of the Connecticut leglsluture Mrs. Willam Rutbibun spsat Sunday with Ler deughter. 3 v Mrs. BAwin Thompson and chiddeen uaws of Nr and Srs. Lesuder wers Park last week. i h: of ameong those FRANKLIN. Local Friends Attend Funeral of Ar- * thur L. Armstrong—Annual Meeting of Congregational Church. The sudden death of Arthur L. Arm- strong of Central Falls, R. L, came as & great shock to_ relatives and friends in this town. Mr. Armstrong lived with his parents in Franklin until he was 22 years of age. He then went to’Central Falls, where h secured em- plovment, and later made his home there. While a resident of Franklin Mr. Armstrgng united with the Con- gregational church and took an active interest in church work. He was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Mr. Armstrong was 32 years of age, and is survived by his wife and two daughters, his fathe Ashbell Arm- strong, who made his home in Cen- tral Falls; a sister, Mrs. Frank Date of this town, and a brother, Clayton Armstrong of Providence. Many relatives and friends from Franklin attended his funeral, held Efirsdly at his home in Central s, Holiday Visitors. Mrs. Maud Davies has returned to Hartford, after spending a few days with Mr.'and Mrs. L. A. Robinson. Miss Marion Lamb has returned to Hartford, where she attends school, after spending the vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, A. D. Lamb. Misses Daisy, Blanch and Ella Par- ker have returned to New London, aft- er a few days’ visit with Mrs. H. A. Gager at Lakeside farm. Benjamin Smith, who has been vis- itimg local relatives, has returned to New London. Mrs. Frask A. Rockwood and her three children and Mrs. Fred Race and her son, Fred, have returned home, after visiting relatives in Easthamp- ton, Mass. Miss Emmeline Smith has returned to her home in New London, after vis- iting Mrs. Sarah gireenslit. Louis Starkweather of Norwich spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. George L. Ladd of Prospect Hill. Mrs. Sarah Greenslit entertained on Thursday ~Miss Emmeline Smith of New London, Miss Maude Davies of Hartford, Benjamin Smith of New Lon- don, Mr. and Mrs. Myron Smith _and daughter, Miss Blanch Smith, of Boz- rah, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Robinson of Franklin. Rev. H. A. Beadle attended the min- isters’ meeting in Norwich, Tuesday. Mr. and Mers. George E. Starkweath- er have returned home, after visiting friends In Danielson. Rev. Mr. Balcom of Plainfield is to preach in the Franklin Congregational church on Sunday. Mrs. Louis H. Smith has been vigit- ing friepds in Hartford. Miss "Annie Parke hag returned to her school duties in Yantic,after spend- ing the holidays as the guest of Mrs. C. H. Lathrope. A new floor has been laid in the Sodom schoolhouse and the building otherwise repaired. Two United With Church. Communion services were held in the Franklin Congregational <church last Sunday morning. ‘Two united with the church, Leslie €. Baldwin and Mrs. George E. Starkweather, the latter joining by letter. Deacon L. A. Robinson was a Nor- wich visitor on Wednesday. ANNUAL MEETING Of Congregational Church Held on Sunday—Committees Named. At the annual meeting of the Con- gregational church, held after the morning service Sunday, reports from the different branches of church work were made and the usual elections No additions to membership were re- ported, but a year of normal activity and progress. L. H. Smith was school superintendent, and C. B. Beck- h assistant superintendent. Mrs. William C. Smith was elected deacon- ess for five vears, to fill vacancy caused by the death of Mrs. Lydie Z. Smith. The resident membership of the church has been divided inte the fol- lowing rrecial committees: To promote church attendance, Dea- con L. A. Robinson, Mrs. L. H. Smith, Huntington Lathrop; to promote fel- lowship at church services, Mrs. B. T. Greenslit, Mrs. W. C. Smith, Mrs. G. W. Avery, Miss Bisie Maine, Arthur Smith: evangelization, Mrs. Lydia Armstrong, L. M. Smith, Brnest Smith, Ray Beckwith, C. Leslie Baldwin; elected Sunday Christian training of young people,Miss ' Ella I Smith, C. B.” Beckwith, W. J. Cox, Miss Alice Maine, L. P. Aye practical ministers to aged, poor, sick, Mrs. Jane Smith, Mrs. C. H. Lathrop, Mrs. A. D. Lamb, Mrs. S. N. Hyde, Mrs. F. S. Armstrong, Mrs Kate L. Johnson, Miss Marion Lamb, Mi Bleanor Beckwiti; new comers and fo cigners, Miss Lydia M. Johnson, Mrs. | C. B. Beckwith, Mrs. Emma J. Warner, Mrs. F. A. Rockwood, Mrs. F. H. Race, F. K. Kingsley; to promote Sunday school attendance, Miss Eliza Kingsley, Mrs. C. H. Robinson, Milton F. Beck- with, A. Hart Lamb; to investigate and report religious conditions and move- ments in nation, Miss M. M. Allyn, Mrs. W. J. Cox, Mrs. Giles Harrington, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Clark: to report upon progress of moral reforms in nation, Deacon A. D. Lamb, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Maine, Mrs. G. L. Ladd, Mrs. G. W. Miner; to promote upon educationai and philanthropic movements, F. S Armstron, G. W. Avery, Miss Bertha F Smith, Mrs. Isham Hyde and family to_report upon progress of Christian spirit in social relationships, home, business, amusements, Deacon W. . Smith, G. E. Starkweather, C. H. Rob- inson,’ L. R. Robinson, F. H. Race; to report upon world-wide progress of the kingdom, Miss E. D. Leonard, Mrs. H. M. Peck, F. B. Greenslit, G. R. Sher- man, Mrs. G. E. Starkweather; district superintendents to report to pastor all cases of need, Mrs. A. A. Hastings, Mrs. Caroline L. Preston, Mrs. L. A. Robinson. GARDNER LAKE. Gentlemanly Prowler Ransacks Home of Fred Fish. A well dressed man on Thursday was seen prowling around the vacant house of Selden Gardner and Clin- ton Gardner went over to see what he was about, Upon the approach of Mr. Gafdner he fled and it was found that he had removed a pane of glass and was contemplating entering the place. Fred Fish and wife were at Nor- wich and he entered their house by the kitchen and ransacked it and it is supposed that he fled when he heard the team approaching the house. The extent of the mischief done is not known, GLASGO. Getting Out Bayberry Tallow—Mill on Full Time. Charfes Drake and family have moved to the parsonage near the Bap- tist church. W. A. Littlefield, who has been sick ‘with pneumonia, is up and around. Fd. Morgan is_getting out bavherry tallow for New York men, ‘School will comfaence fn.the Tenth district next Monday. The recent econcert at the Glasgo hall was the bast givea since the hal ‘was bullt, Raay Comche is cartig woowd Swem the Burton 1ot w Jewest City. wsgo mill is renniay MUl tae sad hifng new kelp.” T AY.M.C. A. Building Proposed for New London—A Big Piece of Tomfoolery Sized Up by Alderman Cooney—The New Northwest Hose Company Making Rapid Strides—The Dens of Bradley Street—Court Officers Take a Day Off. The joint county and city committee, composed of the coun commissioners and a like number the court of common council, have ! finally decided upon a site for the pro- | posed new building. Therefore, it is | likely that sometime the ancient 1784 | strubture will be removed to make wiy for/a modern building on the most | commanding site in the city of New London. Of course, there must be | considerable preliminary work accom- plished, including the purchase of ad ditional land, hefore the actual bu ing can be commenced, and there mu be a large outlay in preparing tne si as at present the rear of the old build- ing is perhaps twenty feet lower than the front by reason of the land in the rear being considerable lower than tiic Huntington street frontage, Then comes the disposition of the present ancient structure, which man desire to preserve for sentimenial rea sons. In order to meet this phase of | the situation, the committee has G- | cided to sell the bullding at a nominal | figure, $5, to any individual or patriotic society who desire to pr e the building for public or semi-public usex, the building to be removed from its present site. Tt has been suggested that the ancient building be given | place in Memorial park, but this couid not be Gone without sacrificing a num- ber of beautiful shade trees, and for that reason there is strong bjection. Another is to move the building bac’ from its present site, then swing around to face Cottage street and I cate it on the Palmer properiy with entrance from that street. This would seem to be the anore practical plan, if the building is to be preserved. True, there are associations connected with the old courthouse.which could best be perpetuated by saving the building from destruction. It is now up to the patriotic individuals and societies see so much of historical value in the old courthouse to get together complete plans to pre the ing. There is plenty of time, a not at all likely that plans w adopted for the new building before the good old summer time comes and comes again. v f | The Woman's auxiliary of the Young | Men’s Ch n association taken | ing funds A. building in Ne: and, un- less present indicati ay, this building will be erected and occupied before there is a foundation for the | new city and county structure, T women are working unitedly and ear- nestly to accomwlish their praise- worthy object, whi there is lack of harmony on the part of the men of New Loudon in regard to the other building. The Y. M. C. A. was not a very aged institution in New London when it wus tacitly understood, yes, promised. that a home would be given the associat in the J. N. Harris building. In fact the association did locate in the Har- ris building, in quarters especially con- stracted for the uses of a Y. M. C. A, and the work went along swimmingly for a while, just as much as if the as- sociation was In a home of its own. Then there came disagreement and Y. M. C. A secured quarters else- where, and this setback had a jarring effect upon the building of the future, Since then the association has se- cured valuable property In State street, erected a gymnasium and car ried on the association work succe tullr. Now, with the assistance of iie building | auxiliary | ular meeting of th | and the there was almost immediate organiza- tion and possession was taken, with the t of the committee, of the building used as the fire depart- i ment storehouse in Brainerd street. | lights have been installed, the ing room furnished and there is zn_over the dox Northwest and generous citizens, the building fund is increasing and wiil hol soon sufficient to commence the con- | struction of a building that will be | creiitable to ali concerned and increase | the efficiency of ¥. M. . A. work in New London. | “This is the biggest piece of tom- | foolery that has taken place in the | council since | have had a seat here,’ remaxked Alderman Cooney of faven and New London, at the court of- common | of the city of New London, occasion was the reading of minutes of previous meetings in of to make the records legally comple It is a duty of the council to act up- council on the minutes, and if the reading | was postponed from meeting to meet- by the action of the dermen, o in part Spos ble ion of that feature at resulted in what tomfoolery The approval of the records is es- | sential to their value, but it seems this business had been neglected by the gentleman from New Haven and New | London, as well by his associates in_the ‘council. The condition could have heen prevented if Mr. Cooney so willed and his attempt at castiga- tion_applied to himself ‘as well as to | other members, and his h s did not consider the remark either funny or dignified, but rather fitting a sail- ors’ definition of a customs house of- ficer. That newly organized Northwest hose company is certainly making rapid strides. The proposition to have a hose company in that section of the city was gently turned down for the reason that there were no funds avail- ble for such a purpose under the present appropriations. his did not in the least interfere with the pla of the promoters of a fire compan the Northwest ion of the city » Company, No. 7 Now they have asked the council for permission to use a spare hose reel and hose in case of fire and to be under the direction of the officers of the department while on fire duty That's ng some. But it's only a forerunner of w coming, The | ext budget of g omrenda- is for appropriations will proba include 2 recommend for a new wagon, hose, and new fire house for the orthwest hose company, and al- $0 an increase in the regular appro- priation for the maintenance of the new compauy, carrying with it the ac- ceptance of the new orgatnization as a part of the regular department. By the acceptance of Northwest hose company, No. 7. it will give rec- ognition to the Pequot Independent hose company, 6. If this sort of business should continue there will be a decided increase in New Lon- don's volunteer fire department, for already the independent company at the beach s considering recognition as a part of the department, and there is talk of organizing another fire com- pay on the Broad street extension and vicinity, If this business con- tinues the fire department expenses | erime gives an i | to exist near will increase, and the argument that a_volunteer is more economical and efficient than a pajd department will lose its fogce in New London. With five Yully organized and mod- ernly equipped hose companies and hook and ladder company, which in cludes an automobile chemical and hose \vagon and first class steam fire engi pro . the little city was very well ed, and the cost of maintenan- low in comparison with other . although the serviee could have been improved had the Konomoc com- pany been located on the Northwest was once proposed. But this grad- val addition to the department by those anxious to serve as firomen for the glory there is in it, is likely to lead to the abolition of the volunteer and the substitution of a paid department, and, perhaps, for economical reasons, The arrest of a woman resident of Bradley street for a serious and brutal a of what transpires that are permitted the business center of in the vile dens | the town and in the same street whers the police station is located, Thes dens have betn permitted to do busi- = practically with the sanction of police department, for many year; It_is about time to call a h-{ This condition has prevailed both duf- ing republican and democratic ad- ministrations, the city representatiyes being satisfied with a quarterly pay- ment in the shape of a police coure fine as ample recompense. The particular case now in court was publicly aired nearly a year ago, but no action or move of investiga- tion was made. Fven now the arrest was made by county officers, the local police taking no part in the transacs tion. The. judge and deputy judge and prosecuting officer took a day off om Wednesday to take in the wights at- tending the inugauration of Governos Lilley, and to put in a nail here and there "in the loose pickets of their political fence, The judge deputized Attorney Philip Z. Hankey, justice of the peace, to act as judge during the absence Hartford, and the substi- tute was at ease in the position of dig- nity. Mr. Hankey is attornsy for the committee of fifteen, at present en- gaged in the enforcement of the liquor laws, but none of this class of of- fenders were haled Mr. Hankey presided. There wers but two prisoners brought to the bar of justice, the charge being intoxication, Both pleaded guilty and declared they would leave the city if given the chance. Judge Hankey (that soundm well) gave them the chance and placed the limit at twenty-four hours. The deputy judge & a member of the present legislature, the judge is a once was, and the prosccuting at- torney is a has-been, and therefors all trained in legislative ways, know- ing the kinks necessary to straighten out to guarantee thelr positions for two years more, They know the ways and the tricks, too, and evidently be- lieve in giving personal attention rather than leave all their interests with friends in the legislature, Some time age it was common re- port that Attorney Hankoy had am- bition to be one of the police court officials, not partioular which, so the leaying of him at homw while the present {noumbents looked aftar re appointment in Hartford, is not con- sidered a very bad v in the politi- cal game, ¥ into court while CLARK’S FALLS. Plenty of Water for Felting Mill— | Young Peopie Give Successful Play. company has The Federal Felting has machin- plenty of water to run thei ery now, The water is flowing over the dam in large quantities. They | run four days a week. | Arthur Maine, who has been em- | ployed by the 'felting company, is | working at Potter Hill. Mrs. Alonzo Maine expects to make her home with her son, Irving Maine, on_Hinckley hill. Belva Brown is the guest of friends | in Laurel Glein, Religious Meeting. | Mrs, Albert Kuehn opened her house Sunday to her neighbors for the study | of the Scriptures, Bertram Holdredge of Laurel Glen was appointed super- | intendent and Mrs. Kuehn assistant | superintendent; Miss Eva Davison, | secretary and chorister; Miss Alma | Lewis, treasurer; pred Lewis and Miss Kuehn, librarians, and Mrs. Kate Pickering and Mary Kolyer musical directors. They will meet next Sunday at 8 o'clock at Mrs. Kuehn' Mrs. Elisha P. Lewis us Collins are gues Maine at Laurel Glen today. Mrs. Main is_entertaining the society of Burden Bearers, Horace Palmer has taken off the plaster cast that he has worn sev- eral weeks. Mr, Palmer broke a bone in his knee in several places August fou: E. P. Lewis, George Brown and Dan Maine expect to bulld an i~a'} house for Richard BE. Wheeler. H Drama Repeated. The young people of this who played the drama. ( and Oysters, in the chapel time ago, presented it in Laur chapel Saturday evening o full It was done in honor of Bert redge and Clyde Maine of the who had prominent parts in the d/ ma. Miss Evelyn Davison, the tale ed daughter of Mr. and Mr: Davison, had the 1 played it to perfec Alma Lewis was it was a great pl cream, calke and coffes Wilson D. Maine, who is number on the life saving service on Fish island, is at the home of his pare Mr. and Mrs, R. D. Maine, for a short time for a visi Sunshine Society Meets. The Sunshine neighborhood soci: met Wednesday evening with M Mrs. Charles Stone. A memory o test, games and music made the tio pass pleasantly. Mrs, Ii president, was present Hold- | Cole, ters of Ashaway attended. NORTH STONINGTON. | ng of Baptist Church—Selectman Brown Entertains Town Officers. Rev. Mr. Kcllogg supplied the pul- pit of the Congregational church lust Sunday. The Third Baptist church held its | annual business meeting Wednesday clecting officers and appointing a nance committee, The schools reoponed Monday. Miss M. K, Barber of Yantic and Miss Dorothy Greene of Westerly are the teachers of the village district school. Mrs, Stsphen A. Lea W wubstitutiis it the Hewitt district fur the regular teacher, Aliss Phebe Shemeld wWho ls g s The adoas’ sosbom: o e Thaid 1 | | health for several | day forenoon, and died the following Baptist church gave a New England | supper Wednesday evening at the | home of Mr. and Mrs, B. R. Park. | The attendance was la Selectman Brown the Host. nk H. Brown, one of the board | lectmen, entertained the town of- ficers at dinner Monday. The guests were William P. Babcock, George D. Coats, Dr. E, H. Knowl ge Cal- vin A, Snyder, George I Coats and | Austin A. Maine. Frank H. Brown and Chester S, Maine, representatives from this town went to Hartford Tuesday. A num- | ber of their friends gathered at the | olley station to see them off. HANOVER. Funeral of Whittaker Whitehead Held | on Tuesday—Church to Hold Roll Call. he fune Whittaker Whitehead was held Tuesday afternoon at his residence in the Allen homestead, Rev WATERFORD. Crushed Finger Amputated—Marauds ing Dogs Had Good Memories. Tacob Mosier gave his finger & sari~ ous jam and has had ¥ amputated near the hand. He is dissbled for five or six weeks. Mrs. €. C. Prentls and daughters Ruth and Isabelle of Hartford have returned home after a vacatfon spent at . M. Rose’s in the village. Miss Clara Edwards has returned te her school duties at Berlin, Conn.,, afte er her vacation at home. Walter B. Howard of New TLonme don spent Sunday at H. Willis Mam« ing’s. J. Shelley of Now Lendon spenf sday with frionds in Waterford, ob Mossbroker is better after ege of sickness, Harry Young is recovering from hiy severe illness, ‘William Branch has retusned fr a visit with friends In the state ew Yorlk. Jr., and family of eorze 3 Charles H. Peck, pastor of the Con- | | Ne ."J. bave returned home gregational church, L . b Fices. Games W Fadle, . . Tink. | Alter & visit it George Legw's tn Spite ha Angus Park and Mise Mar- | P80 0y Aired Tawets of ol e oIS | WWethersfield are visiting friends in Ages. ‘The bearers were Charles Hea- | ~oy Tondon and Waterford, don, secretary, Adam Smith, treasurer, and Arthur Lucy of Loyal Samaritas | lodge, Baltic, and TFrancls Hill of H. Osgood lodge of Taftvil ritual of the lodge was read the ‘grave by Charles Barnes, N. of the Sumaritan lod; was - s0_represented by eight members, The deceased was a member of the uchester Unity branch, I O, O. F. 'rom out of town were Mr, and Mrs. Garlick of East Lyme and wer of Maynard, Mass, The shut down during the services The deceased has been in failing ears. He suffered ( at his loom Fr M 1 stroke of apople: morning. Itehead was born in England ears ago. In 1875 he mar- Ellen ~Morrell of Roach- | Lancastershire, At that time his | was that of block cutter in the weaving mill. He first came to ti country in 1893, About ten years ago he began I mployment as ver in the Airlee mill. “ He was greatly respected as a man of character, of industry, and courtesy. Besides a widow, he leaves a foster-son, Jam Whitehead, who was early adopted in- to his family, Roll Call. The annual meeting and the church will be held evening, the 15th. Annual roll call of Friday | PRESTON. The R. club met last with Miss Bessie Crar: The Ladies' Sewing society met in | the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon. The next grange meeting will held Tuesday evening. Schools in town opened Monday at- ter the holiday vacation. Mrs. Charles . Zabriskie, who has been seriously ill at her home, is slow- Iy improving. Annie M. MoClimon returned Satur- ¥ to Winsted, where she is teach- ing. Clara M. Palmer has returned to her Saturday be |i= & business caller wenk. Mrs, in tows Mrs. James P. Bliven of Aontvilla was in Waterford Wednesday at hey daughter’s, Mrs. James Pickens', Thursday morning five dogs cama rs, Littlefleld’s at about sunrise, Oscar Putch of New Tondew i to looking for sheep, where nons had been kept for about a year, The dogs remembered where they had been vears before, Mrs. Clayton Gallup and M. Burgess of New London wer of Mrs. Ma Bella Ruestsy Littlefield Thursday, LEFFINGWELL. Season of Surpi e Parties — Gen, Items, Ha Palmer was pleasantly sur- prised at his home Monday evening in celebration of his birthday. There were about thirty-five present. Re- freshments were served during the evening. Music was enjoyed, include ing that by Silas Leffingwell on the violin The Mission Study class met at Mrs, J.\G. Ward's Tuesday aftermoon, I week's paper stated that Rew, William_T. Thayer of Norwich spoks at the Baptist church at the roll call New Year's day. He did net speak on account of sickness. Mr. and Mrs. George Sheldon were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs, Clar- ence Lefingwell of Norwich, Fred Palmer and Miss Alice Buckley orwich spent Sunday with the for. | mer's parents tn this place, Charles Rathbone and family wers pleasantly surprised at their home last week Friday. An enjoyable evening was spent.s Music, recitations, and duets being enjoyed. Sandwiches, cake and coffee wers served. LEONARD BRIDGE. Mre. A J. Park has returned rom a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Clark, of Brooklyn, N, Y. Fred O. Brown entered upon his achool after spending the vacation with har parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Palm- er. The Baptist =ociely held ity anuual slectin v Wednesday Adle W Htden is visiving du Hare- rord. duties as assistant superintendemt at the capitol Tuesday. Mideu Jalin A1 Jomphine land of Columbie are vieiting at B. Go Kfieeland s and E P Koeeland's, Ocorge Cramer of Colcliesier. was it ww cdhuadss Lupmg Gore