Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 16, 1909, Page 9

SATURDAY, JAN. 16—12 PAGES " BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM IT’S BROADENING FIELD LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES The Business and Social Life of Every Town and Settlement Reflected in These Columns. NEW LONDON COUNTY. ) OLD MYSTIC. Annual Meeting of Baptist Ladies’ Aid Scoiety—Violets ked Jan. 11— Items of Interest About the Village. The annual meeting of the Baptist Ladies’ Aid soclety was held Wednes- day evening at the home of Mrs. Hor- wce O, Willlams in West Main street. Personal Notes. Miss Mattie Haver Beckwith has re- turped from a two weeks’ vigit to her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, and daughter, Miss Gladys Roberts, or ‘Waterbury. Miss Flora Mitchell of Black Hall is the guest of Mrs. Benjamin M. Denis- ton at the Methodist parsonage. Mrs. Edwin Lamphere of Elm cot- tage is recovering from a recent ill- ness. Mr, and Mrs, Charles H. Denison and little daughter Myra of Mystic are the guests of Mrs. Denison’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Burrows. Mr. and Mrs. Chagles Q. Eldredge of Riverview werz recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin ¥. Miner of Mon- tague, Mass. Mr. and Mrs, Edward T. Egglestone have returned to Yonkers, N. Y., after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Allert A. Haley and Miss Mabel Adelia Haley of Main street. Mrs, Edward Campbell returned on Monday from a visit to her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Ev- erett, of Essex, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred A. Brown have named their infant son Milton Brown. Frederick A. Rarnes is recovering from a two weeks’ illness. Bouquet of Violets. Miss Chipman plucked a tiny bou- quet of violets Monday morning from the east terrace at Brushwood. Local Briefs. Mrs, Mary Jane Williams is recover- ine from a grip cold. Mrs. Fannie Chapman Lamb of Led. yard was calling Sunday on relatives at Brushwood. Mr, and Mrs. William Shark of Led- vard were guests Wednesday of their son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John ‘Williams Shank. Mrs. Smith of Westerly is the guestt of er son-inslaw and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Kingsley. Mrs, Sarah H. Fellows was recently calling on Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Brown. Mrs. John B. Williams and Miss Ruth Willlams were recent Mystic vis- itors. Miss Mabel Adelia is recovering from a grip cold. NIANTIC. Large Audience Entertained by Di verting Farce—Trolley Company to Furnish Drawbirdge Power. The farce, “Box and Cox, Married and Settthd,” was given Wednesday evening at Union hall, for the benefit of the Christian Endeavor soclety~o: the Congregational church. There was a large attendance, the hall being filled to the doors. All enjoyed the evening’s entertainment, saying it was worth going many miles to see. The cast follows: John Box, F. A. Harris; H. W. Smith; Mrs. Box, Mrs. Cox, Miss Hattie Smith; Mrs. Bouncer, Mrs, H. W. Smith; Elizabeth Rawley, Mrs. F. Saunders; Prymella Abercrombie, Mise Clara DeWolfe. General News. Samuel Rogers is employed at the B. Ix Luce fish market in New York. The New London & st Lyme Street Railway company has)the con- tract to furnish power for the draw- bridge over the Niantic river. Miss Inez Spencer is quite ill at the home of Mrs, M. S. Brown on Wash- ington street. Mrs. Curtis Smith called on Mr. and Mrs, J. W. Knappenberger and Mrs. C. A. Rice Tuesday, at the Congregational church parsonage. Turner C. Haynes was in Hartford | Tuesday on business, J. P. Morgan has returned from a visit with his son, Roy Morgan, of New Haven. H. B. Morton was in Waterford on business Tuesday. Town Clerk E. C. Russell entertalned several visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Libby are visit- ing relatives In Norwjch this week. H. D. Willard of Hartford called on friends hers Saturday. Mrs, Alfred Benson spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. H. P. Gidiey. Mrs. Duchette and daughter Marie are visiting relatives in Norwich. YAWBUX VALLEY. Pertinent Paragraphs, Wayland Burdick has rented his farm and will move in to the village. Mrs, Bessie Lee is substituting as teacher in this district for Miss Phebe Shefeld, who is sick. Miss Bvangeline Stedman has re- slgned her position as teacher of the Ashwillett sehool. Alonzo Carpenter of Norwich and Denison Royle were guests of Henry L. Miner Sunday. John Kenyon of Mystic called on his wister, Mrs, George Davis, Sunday. Mrs. John Ohurch of Westerly spent the day recently with Mrs. Harriet Ormdai Master Leon Richmond has been on the eick list this week. Miss Carrie M. Stedman is teaching at Taftville. Miss Anna L. Chapman visited over unday with Misses Ruth and Elsie hapman at Westerly. Mr. and Mrs. G, D. Coates have been Y Hartford this week. HAMBURG. Mr. and Mrs, Lodowick Bill Attend Grange Meeting in Hartford. Mrs. M. E. Huntley was a visitor in Hartford this week. Mrs. Frederick Beebe and children, & Florence and Arthur, returned to their home jn Hadlyme on Sunday. The minlature snow storm caused great disappointment among the voung skaters, M. C. Bill has as her guests this week her sister, Miss Ethel Mo- =saw &2 Deep River. James Lord was a caller in Essex Mr, and Mrs. Lodowick Bill attended the state grange meeting in Hartford this week. Miss Louise Martin was at her home " George rgo Gorden, who has been a giieat T at Mrs. mry.n;l‘l!uy'l. returned New Yeork Monday. are Horseshoers of Saxony must pass a pubkic examination before they Broperly gualifie”, GALES FERRY. Auxiliary Considers Work of Pioneers —S8now Social—Perscnal and Gen- eral News. The local auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionatry societi~ met at the home of Mrs. Lucy Hurlbutt on Tues- day afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. The president, Mrs, Thomas Latham, pre- sided, The subject for the afternoon’s study was Pioneer Work and Workers. There was a good attendance, Mrs. Hurlbutt, assited by Miss Laura Per- kins, served refreshments during the social hour that followed. Mrs. Franklin H. Brown of Norwich was a guest at this meeting. The society Is much interested at present in packing a barrel for a minister's family in the west, Social and Business Meeting. The first quarterly social and busi- ness meeting of the Epworth league was held Wednesday evening in the vestry of the Methodist Episcopal church and carried out the idea of a snow social. ed In white, dust. The room was decorat-. sprinkled with diamond The following programme was Piano solo, Miss Jennie G. reading, The Snow Storm, Miss Gladys Thompson; song, Snow Flakes, Miss Ruth Lawson; recita- tion, Snow Bound, Richard Bracewell; piano solo, Byron James; reading, Mrs. Randolph Ruggles; Christmas Tree, Miss Laura A. Perkins; vocal solo, The Snowflake, Miss Grace Chapman; piano solo, Byron James. There was a good attendance, Ice cream was served, \ Mrs. Adams Still Seriously IIl. Mrs. David S AMams of New Ha- ven spent Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Julia A. Adams, who is still very ill at her home here. General News. Mrs. Alonzo Turner is convalescing from a serious attack of grin. Her son, Charles Turner of Hartford, is visiting her, Miss Florence Hurlbutt returned to Northfield geminary last Tuesday aft- er spending the holiday vacation at ber home, Her mother, Mrs. Henry W. Hurlbutt, accompanied her as far as Norwich. Byron Maynard of Amnthony, R. I, was the guest of relatives 4t Allyns Point last week, PENDLETON HILL. Miss Julia W. Palmer Left Helpless and Speechless by Shock—Miss Sa- rah Palmer Will Be Supervisor, Mary Chapman has not recovered sufficiently from her attack of pneu- monia as to be able to resume her duties as teacher in the Hill school. Clark Coon is substituting for her. H. B, Moultries of New Haven is a guest at Mrs, James Cook's. Miss Carrie Ryan is teaching Lower Pawcatuck. Miss Sarah T. Palmer accompanied her aunt, Miss Julia W. Palmer, to Montclair, N. J., last week, where Miss Palmer was to spend the winter with her niece, Mrs, C. E. North. The morning after her arrival Miss Palmer had a shock which has left her help- less and speechless. Word from her this week is to the effect that she remains in the same condition, Notes. Gardner Eggleston of Denison’s Hill died at his home on Wednesda Malcoim Thompson has purchased a pair of new horses of Welch of West- erly, Mrs. Merrick Watson and daughter, Hattie, spent part of last week with Mrs. Sadie Ahern of Westerly. Miss Sarah Palmer has accepted a position as supervisor in the towns of Ridgefield and Colchester, this state. "SOUTH LYME. Big in lce House—Personal Items. Building Amon Champion and daughter, Miss Mildred, have returned to Centerbrook after a brief visit with the former's brother, Almon Champion. Mrs, Chapman and son Gurdon of Centerbrook were guests of Miss Belle Schovlile this week. Miss Wilhelmina Douglass of Amity street has returned home after a lengthy visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. L Slate, Miss Elizabeth Slate is visiting rel- atives and friends in New London. B, P. Stanhope is building a new ice house, preparatory to having a generous supply for summer. Ezra Beckwith is matking a visit at W, C. Slate's. Mr. and Mrs, Kellogg have arrived at the Rocky Neck farm to spend the winter. Arthur Higgins of Centerbrook has returned home after visiting his grandmother, Miss Bele Schovill E. P. Welch, bookkeeper for the Ni- antic_Menhaden company, was a re- cent New Haven visitor. Albert H. Miller of New Haven ca ed on friends in this vicinity Thurs- day, b LAUREL GLEN. Death of Gardner Eccleston, Aged 80 Years—A Life-Long Resident— Notes. News came Thursday mornin~ of the death of Gardner chlesmn of Denni- son Hill, a life-long ‘resident of this vicinity. He was 80 years old, and jeaves a widow and six children, three sons, Truman Eecleston of Lafayette, R. I, Clark and William of Ashaway, and three daughters, Mrs, G. H. Max- son of Westerly, Mrs. Dwight Main of Laurel Glen and rs. Alice Phillips of Voluntown, besides a number of grandchildren. Foxes Kill Three Turkeys. Foxes have recently killed three tur- keys for C. D. Thompson, and hunters have been after them nearly every day but do not succeed ¢in getting them. Perhaps now the snow has come they will have better lJuck. Rev. Dr. Pratt Preaches on Sunday Morning. Asea Peterson of Preston was call- ing on old friends Sunday. ¢ C. A. Rudd has left this section for another part of the town. G. R. Sanders entertained his broth- er and other friends on Sunday. Mrs, Bean, the mother of Mrs, W. J. Hunter, died on Friday. She has been ill for a long time. Rev, Dr. L. Pratt of Norwich prach- ed at the church Sunday morning and administered the Lerd's Supper. The servicgs were deeply interesting. Rev. Franlf Palmer was present at the serv- ices, In Great Britain there irade-unionists, are 2,000,000 UNCASVILLE. Fraternal Societies Busy With Inst: lations—Fine for lllegal Sale of Lig- uor. Miss Stella Coen entertained the Whist club at the residence of G. Turner Loomis last week. Prizes were awarded Miss Everett Chapman and Roy Gardner! Musical selections were rzndered and refreshments were serv- ed. / G. Turner Loomis, district deputy, was in New London last week, install- Ing officers of Pequot lodee, 1. 0. O. F. Dr. Morton E. Fox aggompanied him. Mrs. Robert A. Mo of New Brit- ain has returned home, after two weeks' visit in Pequot. The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis G. Newton, who is very ill with spinal m gitis, is slightly mproved. About twenty members of Thames lodge, I. O. O. F.. in response to an invitation of the Rev. §. T. Maine, pas- tor of the Methodist church. attemied services Sunday morning in that church. Work on the cellar for a house for Peter La Flamme on the land which he recently purchascd of Albert Church is finished. Carpenters will soon begin on the house. Roli Call at Congregational Church. At the annual roll call of the Mont- ville Congregational church Thursday about tairty-two members were pres- ent. Several who were unable to be present sent in by friends and three answered by letter. An original poem enumerating members who in former years were prominently connected with the churchwas read by Mrs. Ellen Par- ker. Three members of the church have died during the year—Mrs. Caro- line Parker, the oldest member, who died last March; Daniel P. Collins, whose death occurred in November,and Washington Irving Browning, who passed away about three weeks ago. After the officers for the vear were elected refreshments were served by the women of the society. Officers were chosen as foliows: Clerk and treas- urer, John C. Fellows; standing com- mittee, Fr: F. Parker, Raymond N. Parrish, Miss Carrie Parker and Miss Jes: Scholfield, Deacons John C. Fellows and David A. Johnson. The church is without a permanent pas- tor, the Rev. H. T. Arnold of Norwich suppflying. No steps were taken to- wards securing a permanent pastor. 0. U. A. M. Installation. Thursday evening American council, 0. U. A. M., held its installation. The installing officer was Special Deputy Robert C. Burchard. The following officers were seated: Councillor, Na- than Sheldon: vice councillor, Roy Gardner; recording secretary, Harry financial secretary, Frank treasurer, Dan D. Home; instructor, William Watt; examiner, John Lynch; inside protector, Charles Adams; outside protector, Charles Gor- don: chaplain, “Robert ‘C. Burchard; trustees, David A. Johnson, Frank H. Rogers. After the ceremonies a sug per was served and a social hour efi- joyed. I. 0. O. F. Installation. Thames lodge, 1. O. O. F., has In- stalled officers as follows: Noble grand, Fred J. Hope; vice grand, Ernest Au- wood; recording secretary, Charles Os- borne; financial secretary, Dan D, Home; treasurer, Robert Barlow; con- ductor, Andrew Johnson; warden, Fred Crandall; chaplain, Edwin 8. Henr: right supporter noble grand, C. Ever- ett Chapman; left supporter noble grand, Willlam Sisson; right scene sup- porter, George Edwards; left scene supporter, Willls H. Sawyer; inside guardian, John ETdridge. A commi tee s been appointed as follow. Sick,”Edwin S. Henry, Matt A. Tinker, John Eldridge, R. S. Strickland, Harry Auwood; relief, S. Everett Chapman, Dan D. Howe, Joseph Church. The installation was by District Dep- uty Grand Master G. Turner Loomis, who had as his staff C. A. Phillips as warden, Dr. Morton E. Fox, grand sec- retary; Samuel Prince, grand treas- urer, and A. H. Firman, grand guar- b ian, ‘Thermenibers of the Ladies’ Aid so- ciety of the Methodist Episcopal church met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Ramage, Jr., Wednesday afternoon. Meetinas of Church Societies. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Unfon Baptist church was entertained in the chanel Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. E. S. Henry, Mrs. Charles Turner and Mrs. Harriett Edmonds. < The Clure family has moved from Poauetanuck into the house with Mrs. Taft. in Palmertown. Herman Decker, freight agent at the Central Vermont station, spent the week end with relatives in Jewett City. Miss Annie Ri rds, daughter of Mrs. Henry Richarde, who has been suffering from poison on her face, is still in a bad condition. Had Liquor on Premises. Michael Dudell, who occupies a ten- ement in one of the houses owned by the Uncasville Manufacturing com- pal near the M i urch, was visited by local pol flicials Satur- d. morning, Michael J. Hickey and Ernest Auwood, who found liquor hid- den in soiled clothes in soak in a big tub, preparatory to washing. In the court held Monday morning before Justice of the Peace Henry A. Bolles Dudell pleaded guilty to the charge. s fine and costs amounted to near- A man from w London con- sented to give bonds for him. The principa! witness was Charles Clou- tler, who testified to obtaining liquor at this place. Attorney Richard P. Freeman appeared for the defense and advised Dudell to plead guilty. A committee appointed by the mem- bers of the Union Baptist church, composed., of Miss Alice P. Mitchell, Mrs. R: oodmansee and Mrs. Nettie Gridle is making arrangements to hold an entertainment. Monday evening at the residence of Justice of the Peace William Smiddy the marriage of Miss Amelia Danby and Thomas Kearn took place. Dr. Francis A. Taylor, who has been occupying rooms in the home of Mrs, ‘W. Irving Browning, has moved to the house owned by the C. M. Robertson gompany, oceupied in former years by two physicians, Dr. E. M. Matthewson and later by Dr. E. J. Druley. John Deveau of New York was the guest of local friends over the week nd. Michael Rheaume, who recently pur- chased the place owned by Mrs. Mer- ton Rowland, and known as the Hav- ens property, has let the contract to dig a well on the place to Thomas Chebbott of Baltic. Samuel Vine, who has been the guest of William Drearden, has returned to ‘Willimantic. GRISWOLD. Ernest Salsbury of Norwich spent Sunday at his home here. Barl F. Edmond recently spent a few days at his home in Norwich. Miss Bertha Gder of Willimantic was home over Saturday and Sunday. The many friends of Mrs. Prudence Norman were grieved to learn of her death.at the home of her son, Samuel Norman, in Griswold. ‘W. A. Edmond attended the meeting of the State grange in Hartford this SALEM. Social Happenings of Late-~House- breaker in Jail Awaiting Trial—J. Raymond Douglass, Assessor. The semi-monthly social of ithe Con- gregational soelety was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Winfleld W. Hanney on Thursday evening, Jan. 7. The literary and musical programme was enjoyed, after which refreshments were served. The rext social will be held at the home of Miss Ella Darling. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mclona ente: tained a numper of friends at their pleasant home on Friday evering, Jan. 8. Music and dancing afforded enjoy- ment for the guests. Refreshments were served during the evening. At a party recently given by Mrs. B. Volenski the engagement of her s, Daniel Volenski, to Miss Josephine Czuba of New York city was an- neunced. The marriage will take glace about Easter. Because of bad weather~ Sunday morning no regular service was held at the Congregational church. An in- teresting session of the Sunday school was held at 12 o'clock. In tue evening regular service was conducted by the pastor, Miss Millen, assisted by J. P. Clark. Burglar Held in $500 Bonds. A large numler gathered at the town hall on Monday morning to attend the hearing of the case against Mathias Manson, charged with breaking and entering the house of Fred A. Fish .also the house of Mrs. M. R. Siegfried, the Salem Baptist parsonage, on the 7th of January. A number of witnesses were examined. Probable causc was found for holding the accused under $500 bonds for trial at the May lerm of the superior court. Justice Charles L Beebe conducted the hearing. The a cused is a young German, and an in- terpreter was found nec2ssary. The services of Miss Ora Sterry of New London were secured. After the hear- ing the prisoner was taken back to jail by Ernest L. Spencer. Syvdney A. Delbeare was a recent vis- itor in Hartford. Assessor Harris Resign: Henry Harris, chairman of the board of assesjors, presented his resignation this week. The selectmen appointed J. Raymond Douglas to fill the vacancy. The board of assessors met at the home of Mr. Douglas on Tuesday to complete their work. Newsy Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Albion Holmes and family of Hamburg were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Morgan. Mrs, Ely Gardner and children of Leffingwell recently visited Mrs. Gard- ner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mor. gan. M Nellie Crabb has returned to her studies at Northfield, Mass., semi- nary after spending the holidays at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. E. Mitchell, Mrs. George W. Crabb is spending several weeks in Norwich. Mrs. Samuel Perkins and son Lloyu were recent guests of Mrs. Perkins’ parents, Mr. and Mrs, Fred A. Fish. Hon. E. M. Chadwick returned to ‘Hartford Tuesday after spending a few days at his_home. Frank E. Williams was in the Capl- tol City last week. Miss Ora Sterry of New Londcn is a guest at the Hurlburt house, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rix, Jr,, ard chil- dren of Chapinville were guests of rei- atives and frierds in town a short time ago. E Stanley A. Webster of Danbury is spending a brief vacation at the home s | of his father, Nelson E. Webster. Miss Lizzie Dolbeare js in New Lon- don. the guest of relativ Ernest L. Spencer spent Sunday at the home of his mother in Niantic. GOSHEN. Drama by Literary Club—Interesting Experiences of Irging Foote and Charles Perkins, An interesting drama, picturing country life in New England, will be presented by the Literary club next week. Ice House Filled With New Ice. One local farmer has filled his ice house with the new crop of ice, 5 and 6 inches in thickness. A number are sick with ~rip. J. Pillar's daughter Mary, who has been ;.'ery il with pneumonia, is improv- ng. Fifteen Charcoal Pits Completed. Work is vrogressing at the charcoal pits, Fifteen coal pits have been mad®, which will average about 1,000 bushels of coal each, The charcoal is put into cribs like corn, awaiting shipment, Curious Experiences of Woodchoppers One day last week as Irving Foote and Charles Perkins were busy hew- ing ties in the woods, their attention was called to a large number of crows that seemed greatly agitated a short distance from where they were at work. On making an investigation the found the center of attraction for the crows was a large oak tree. Near the top quantities of bees were seen flying about, the tree beine hol- low. The conclusion arrived at wa that it was a bee tree, possibly con- taining a hundred pounds of hone A quan of sulphur was at on procured for smoking out the bees and the tree (nearly three feet through at the butt), was cut down, then chop- ping in to get at the bees they were greatly surprised to see a ouantity of and a large raccoon € ed up, and made strong protests against being molested. It was captured aft- er a time and weighed nearly twenty pounds. In the meantime the bees had become thoroughly aroused, but after a sharp but decisive battle they were subdued, and a good quantity of hon- ey was secured, but not as much as vas at first anticipated. LISBON. Miss Ethel Kennedy spent Saturday and Sunday with Miss Jennie Hogge in_Jewett City, ¥ Willlam Hogge of Jewett City spent Sunday here. Many of the young people of this place went skating Friday evening, There was an oyster supper held in the town hall on Wednesday eve- ning. Many from Jewett Citg Can- terbury, and Taftville attended. The ret proceeds were $10. Mr. MeShean Is improving slowly. GARDNER LAKE. Charles M. Geisthardt has moved his steam sawmill to land near Stony Brook. George Boynton of Augusta, Me., is vieiting his brother, O. F. Boynton. Miss Stone visited over Sunday with her sister in Palmertown. Grage Lathrop is visiting her sister in_Nerwich, Mrs. Charles Winchester of Salem visited local friends Tuesday. LEFFINGWELL. » Miss Nellie Ward, who has been em- ploved in South Manchester, has re- turned to her home in this place. The Sunshine band meets Saturday (today) with Miss Ruth Palmer. Mrs, William Duffy and daughter, Annamae, from Brooklyn, have been recent guests at Mrs. C, L. Palmer’s. NEW LONDON'S GIFT TO ITALY, $805.76. George S. Palmer Active,in New London—He Favors Economy of Expenditures— The Question'of Postponing the New Court House Under Consideration—Ban- quet of the Business Men’s Asscciation—Other Matters of Interest. The accustomed generosity of the people of New London was not up to the usua] standard in subscribing to the fund in aid of earthquake suf- ferers in Italy, which was perhaps in part due to the febele effort made to gather in the cash for the public funds. A New London banker ac- cepted the invitation of the state branch of the Red Cross to receive and forward contributions and this fact was announced in the newspapers and that was all, At this writing this fund amounts to only $775.76. A local newspaper also opened a beneficlary fund, with a nucleus of $30, and this has been increased $89; making a total of $805.76, - This is less than was raised by a newspaper in the vil- lage of Westerly! Heretofore, when any great calamity befel] any section of the world or when there came a call to relieve the Turks or any other people, New London made organized effort to relieve the distressed, and large sums of money were raised for the needed purpose. The Italian Lorror eclipsed all that have gone before, and New London's ald to the unfortunates was not com- mensurate with what had been done on the occasion of disasters of lesser magnitude. Of course, every little helps in the great work of relief, but it would have been better for the here- tofore charitable reputation of the city, if no public local funds had been created and the generous donators made their contributions direct to the treasurer of the state Red Cross so- ciety. George S. Palmer, although not long a resident of New London, is certainly taking active interest in city affairs. He was appointed a park commission- er by Mayor Armstrong and has al- ready done creditable service in that department, In fact, saved the beauty and general outlook of Riverside park, in which Senator Brandegee has beau- tified and enlarged, by purchasing property fronting the park that was to have been used for sawmill pur- poses. Recently Mr. Palmer purchas- ed the Morning Telegraph and intends to develop and imprave that news- paper, for the good of the city and the residents thereof, and to get fair returns for the money invested. At the public meeting to consider a site for that proposed new city and county building, Mr. Palmer advocated the preservation of the 1784 court- house and favored the selection of some other site. «The joint commit- tee decided in favor of the old court- house site for the new building, there- fore making it imperative that the old courthouse must go. Mr. Palmer has since given this new court-house building proposition care- ful consideration, and concluded that the present financial condition of New London did not warrant the assump- tion of am increased indebtedness of $100,000 and more. So a petition was circulated for signature, asking that there be extended postponements of the erection of the building and that instead the present old court-house and the present city hall be repaired at an expense not exceeding $30,000, or about the interest for ten years of the proposed $100,000, Mr. Paimer’s petition will result in the calling of a special city meeting for the farther consideration of the building project, and there is no doubt but at that meeting the matter of erecting a new city and county build- ing to cost $150,000, one-third to be id by the county, will be indefinitelv stponed. This will be done on th ground that the city’s financial con- dition does not warrant the outlay, no consideration being given to the large sum that could be realized from the sale of the present city hall propertv. there are men of promi- nence in New London today who fre ly assert that if the city hall site had been favored instead of the court- house site, there would have been but slight opposition to the appropria- tion for the proposed new city and county building, and hint is made that there may be a mouse in the meal. It is, perhaps, time that the real in- fluential gentlemen of New London took more actlve interest in wublic affairs. Col. Eugene T. Kirkland, the only representative of the old-time Pequot families, and who is therefore the longest resident in the Pequot colony, and recently elected an alderman from the Fifth ward, is actively interested in city affairs, and especially in the fire department, or rather a valuable auxiliary to the department. Colonel Kirkland organized the Pequot Inde- pendent hose company, which now owns its own modern fire house. and equipment and has a large member- ship. During the present, week, the colonel has been re-elected foreman. A new office was created in the com- pany, that of third assistant, to have charge of the new hook and ladder truck, presented by Dr. Willlam Ap- pleton, a member of the company. This company, as its name implie: is an independent fire “organization, formed especially for the better fire protection of the Pdquot section, but when on fire duty places itself under the direct contro] of the officers of the regular fire department. The action of the Pequotters in this respect is worthy of emulation by the residence of the fashionable and more populous Northwgst, who have organ- ized a fire company, and seek aid from the ' present appropriation which is barely sufficient_for the regular com- panies’ maintenance, This Northwest company is forcing itself as a part of the regular department, although no city provision has been made for its maintenance. ervation, it may be of some interest to read what Miss Frances Caulkins wrote of it in her history of New London, published nearly fifty years ago: “The old courthouse at the head of State street is a wooden building, un- graceful, commonplace and generally regarded as an unsightly blot, disfig- uring the neighborhood where it stands, yet as a stately relic of a for- mer age, still doing service, it main- tains its respectability and is regard- ed with interest. The situation is ad- mirable. It stands on a rocky plat- form fronting the east, looking down State street to the river, and, when the trees will permit, over upon Grot- on Heights, and at the time of its erection was considered a magnificent edifice. Travelers noticed it in their diaries, as an evidence of public spir- it and improving taste. It seems to stand on the frontier of the town as a guard and guardian in that direc- tion. A glen, or valley, known as the Hollow Lot, which in winter became a skating pond, lay behind it and the high grounds to the westward, now threaded by populous streets, or smil- ing with cultivation, were but rugged pastures or dense woodlands. The character of the Hollow Lot has been entirely changed since 1840. The rocks have been dug out or,sunk, the gul- leys filled, the brook arched over ,and a group of large locust trees removed to make way for Cottage street, which gas been opened upon its western bor- er."” pation of special Evidently in an s n opposition to city meeting action the proposed city and county building, Mayor Armstrong called a gpecial meeting of the court of com- mon council, Tuesday evening, on three hours' notice, and rushed through a vote authorizing the issu- ance and sale of $100,000 in coupon bonds, of the denomination of $1.000 each and to be denominated as munic- pal building bonds, These bonds were authorized by act of the legislature May 11, 1905, and approved in city meeting December 1905. In explanation, yor Armstrong said he had called the meeting at the request of several members of the council, and at the present there was opportunity to market four per cent. municipal bonds. The mayor said he was cognizant of the fact that within a week a clamor had been raised by certain persons in advocacy of post- poning the construction of the new building, and he reminded the mem- bers of the council that this matter was first brought 16 public attention in December, 1904, and has been re- peatedly approved by city meetings and the local newspapers. The bond issue has been approved in city meet- ing and there was no opposition to the construction of the building, said the mayor, until a certain city official (meaning Mayor Mahan), began the agitation to postpone, until another mayor and council were in office. So the real motive of opposition is ap- parent, Recently a number of men of stand- ing in the city have taken -osition, said the mayor, that the gonstruction of the building should b& postponed. Some of these men are entirely sin- cere in their opinion and are influ- enced only by the desire,to keep the city’s expenditures on afi economical basis. This change of heart comes somewhat late, and there has been no particular changes in the city since the construction of the building was first authorized by the legislature and approved by the people, and the grand list is now much larger than in 1905 when the building was authorized and many more people are employed than in_ 1906, Mayor Armstrong made another short jab at ex-Mayor Mahan, when he said that those who talk economy when out of office and lavish expen- diture when in, can hardly be depend- eG upon as advisers for the best in- terests of the city. In referring to the talk of increased indebetedness of the city during the ,ast few years, the mayor emphasized that not one cent of the increased bonded indebtedness originated with the present adminis- tration. Since the city election in October, 1906, the legislatyre has not been asked a cent’s increase in bond- ed indebtedness, except to complete work previously ordered by the people in city meeting. WATERFCRD. of Jordan Lodge Installed— Visitors of the Week. Officers At a meeting of Jordan lodge, No. 266, N. E. O. P, Monday evening the following officers were installe den, C. BEdward Beckwith; vice den, Marion Getchell; chanlain, Alo M. Beebe: secretary, William R. Ed- wards; financial secretary, E. Marti- nello Williams; treasurer, Gertrude W Manwaring; ?‘uide Ira Edwar guard, Emma Slate; sentinel. Owen C. William: The Installing officer was Charles Manwaring, assisted by Depu- ties Small and Kingdom. William Lewis was grand guide. and War- den Tolles was officer of the day. Personals. Mr. and Mrs. James McNaughton, who have been at Hardwick, Vt. for gome time, are home at Graniteville. Frederick Beckwith was a caller in Jordan Monday. John E. Brown of River road was a New London caller Wednesday. Mrs, Mary A, Littlefield is visiting at Hon. J. L. Payne’s on Franklin street, New London. Mrs. Martha Getchell is visiting at Capt. and Mrs. Samuel Crocker's on Lee avenue, New London. Master Thurston Howard of Jordan and little Miss Omsbury of New Lon- don spent a pleasant afternoon at the Ladies’ Aid society meeting Wednes- day afternoon. Mrs. Cruttenden attended the La- dies’ Aid soclety meeting at Jordan ‘Wednesday afternoon and evening. LEONARD BRIDGE. First Harbingers of Spring—Big Fox Seen. Mrs. F. O. Brown and children ar sick with chicken pox. Miss Julia and Josephine Kneeland returned to their home in Columbia Tuesday afier & visit with their uncle, Judge A. G. Kneeland. C. J. Holmes was a recent caller at Willimantic and on his return saw & v It was stated during the last may- oralty contest that if there was change in administration, all new construction on the part of the city would cease, and that the Harbor school and new ccunty and city bullding would not be constructed. Mayor Armstrong de- clared that, as a matter of fact, that all the construction voted for in city meetings prior to 1906 had been com- pleted, except the construction of this proposed new building. \ The mayor said the present admin- istration was ready to carry the build- ing through to completion, and would do so, unless prevented by obstacles _placed by the citizens who now stand in opposition. Some of these men, sald the mayor, sare actuated by wor- thy motives, others through entirely erroneous impressions in regard to the debt and resources of the city, and others from motives mnot altogether disinterested and praiseworthy The hasty action of the councll on a ‘matter so long delayed, and espe- cially when petition is in circulation asking for postponement of action, is causing much criticism. ¥ i That bu s banquet of the New London Business Men's ociation was certainly all that its earnest pro- moters could desire. There was an ex- cellent menu well served, good music and the very best of speaking, and, with a single exception, all by local talent, The toastmaster was Rev, J. Romeyn Danforth, pastor of the First Church of Christ in New London, who is of the class of Christlan gentle- men who does not consider it wrong to smile or tell a funny story in pub- lic or to mingle with men outside “the cloth,” He is past master as a ban- quet presider, and was as pleasing, and as much at home, in the banquet hal] as in the pulpit. Gov. Thomas M. Waller was the first speaker and he was certainly in excel- lent speaking trim, He confined him- self, as much as he could, to the bus- iress prospects and general develop- ment of New London as a place to live and a place to earn a respectable liv- ing. As usual, his speech sparkled with wit, even in the most earnest suggestions for the betterment of the city where he has resided for nearly sixty years. Frederick Carey of the Norwich beard of trade told amusing stories in comparing Norwich with New London and llustrative of the necessity of a get-together spirit to achieve munic- ipal progress. ‘He told of the work done, and being done, by the Norwich board of trade, conceded to be the most progressive in the state, George S, Palmer gave an interest- ing talk on civic pri and safe ministration of public affairs in New London. He dwelt at length upon the preservation of the old court-house, and the deferment of the erection of the city and county building, and re- pairing the old courthouse and city hall. He advocated the use of the present structure until such time as there was improvement in the finances oé New London. Mr. Palmer made a rdp at the mayor and court of com- mon counci] by reason of what he termed a “snap” council meeting “and a game of “peanut politics.™ President William D. Forbes of the W. D. Forbes company, the latest in- dustry to locate in New London, was the last speaker, He e in an in- teresting vein, He belleved the best way to build up the industrial side of a town was by personal effori, stating that the company he represented was persuaded to come to New London by the personal effort of that young and progressive citizen, P. Leroy Harwood. and to no one else. Mr. Forbes said that before deciding to remove the plant to New London he had never heard of such an organization as the New London Business Men's associa- tion. Collectively, there is weight, but it is the Individual effort that counts. He sald that all ought to make that personal endeavor to get that one per. son or industry to see what there is in New London and be informed of the merits of the community. The action of Mayor Armstrong in calling that hurried meef of the council and authorizing the sale of bonds for the erection of the new city and county building, will probably be approved by the members of the New London Bar assoclation, at a meeting tv be held Monday morning. They are not so much interested in the site as in a building, and they fully realize that a new courthouse is needed in New London. It is set up that if this building is not,forthcoming in the near future that no sessions of the superior court will be held in New London, that all will go to Norwich and that then Norwich would be legally declar- ed the only shire town In New London county, This is a matter that was fought by the two towns over forty years ago, and at intervals since, London winning, Should this fight be rene and the building of the new courthouse delayed, Norwich would certainly win hands down, is the opin- fon of some New London lawyers. fox so large as to almost be taken for “and Mrs. L. r spent Saturda Spaulding ana at Maple Hill The spring-like weather a few days ago brought out the bluebirds, chick- a-dees and spotted mud turties. Willie Durfee has secured employ- meént in Tall River, M 1 gone there tg work. Tim ®ifford has gone in the Lel non creamery, carrying his cream a mile to meet the cream gatherer. Mr. Hughes of Providence is visii- ing his sister-in-law, Mrs. Kenncen Cummings. CLARK’S FALLS. Orville Clhesebro, who has been ill with diphtheria, is improving. Dr. Knowles of North Stonington village quartined the house. The new signboards araqn position, and now the traveler can tell how far he is from somewhere. Charles Chapman visited the school in ghis village Tuesday morning. aptain Alden . Miner of Ashaw: Nathan Sacnders of Potter Hill ‘Thomas Brown of the Westerly police force were in the village Tuesday. Miss Pheb: Sheffield, who has been sick for several days, is much better. Mrs. Richard D. Main and Miss Bel- va Brown started for Providence Tu day on a shopping expedition. Miss Brown intended to visit her sister, Mr; Mertie Crandall, at Westerly, on her return, and Mrs. Mann was to go on to Newport to visit her sister, Mrs. Katie Thomas. ‘Her hrother, John Kilkenny, who has been at work there for some time, has returned to Clark's Falls. Cassius Collins' daughters, Avis and Gladys, hav: been under the care of a doctor for several days. Gardiner M. Eccleston’s Death. Will Eccleston, formerly of this place, now of Ashaway, was called to Voluntown Wednesday on account of the serfous illness of his father, Gar- diner W. Eccleston. Mr. Becleston died about 11 o'clock in the morni He was over 80 years of age, and w: kn?vn about the country for many rarles. ASHWILLETT. Miss Evangeline Steadman Succeeds Miss Edith Cooke #% Teacher—Not: Stiles P. Eggleston, the guest of his son, C. Eggleston and family at South Lyme, returned to his home here Wednesday evening. Miss Edith Cook, who has been teaching the Ashwillett school, bas re- signed and Is succeeded by Miss Evangeline Steaman. Miss Stead- ;mm began her duties Tuesday morn- ng. W. W. Billings of Canterbury spent Sunday with his family in this place. Mrs. A. A. Morgan is passing the week with her sister, Mrs. G. D. Rath- bun, at Stone Hill Miss Mabel Pierce and family moved to_Washington, R. I, Monday. Willlam B. Clark of Wauregan was a Sunday gvest of his sister, Mrs, W. W. Billings and family of this place. Mr. d Mrs. H. B. Walker have been visiting in Rhode Island the past week. A cold wave struck this place in earncst Wednesday. Loeal friends of the Hon. F. B. Brandegee are jubilant over his victory in the caucus Tuesday afternoon. FITCHVILLE. Suspect Arrested in Cutting Case— Vilage to Have Dancing Class. who has been Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sullivan and children, John and Loretta, of Norwich were guests of Mrs. Timothy Coughlin Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gallup of Baltic were calling on Mrs. Mary Marra of this place Wednesday. Mrs, W, D. Thatcher of Norwich Town was the guest of Mrs. W. N. ‘Chappell recently. A teacher frcm Norwich is to open a dancing school here this (Saturdey) evening. A Polish man was placed under ar- rest Sunday. It is thought he was connected with the cutting affair Sun- day. Hls case will be heard this (Saturday) afterncon.