Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 23, 1909, Page 9

BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING FIE - . LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES The Business and Social Life of Every Town and Settlement Reflected in These Columns. NEW LONDON COUNTY. NIANTIC. Death of Mrs, John Taylor—Road Work Progressing—Hay for Morton 'F. Plant. Mrs, John Taylor, an aged resident of the village, passed away Tuesday even- ing at 10 o'clock after a long illness. The funeral services were held at her late home in Hope street I'niday afte: noon. Rev. Marvin S. Stocking, pas- tor of the Methodist Episcopal church, had charge of the services. The burial was in the Union cemetery. The road work through the Indian woods is progressing rapidly. About twenty men have work on the job. Corsiderable blasting of rocks has been ASHWILLETT. Death of John A. Sweet — Sleighing Fine—Other Notes. Local friends were pained to learn of the death of John A, Sweet, which occurred at his home in Voluntown Tuesday. Mr. Swest was the manager of the Voluntown gristmill for years and when the farmers in the future do business at the old stand his genial face will be missed. He was an hon- est, upright man and a prominent citi- zen of his town and community and his death is regretted. The sleighing has been fine all of the week and owners of speed have shown up their goods and improved the time every day. Anything having runners has bezen brought into commis- sion. Educator Visited Town. dorie the past few days. L. E. Eager has moved his oven and bakery business from the Beckwith block in Penn avenue to his residence in York avenue. George S. Smith has returned from a week's visit to New York city, where he attended a wedding. Death of John Whi John White, for many years a resi- dent of Niantic, died at his home In Quincy, Mass., Tuesday evening. The body was brought here for burial Fri- day on the noon train. Niantic lodge, No. 17, L O. O. F., had charge of the funeral. Personals, Commander Murray of the Salvation Army of New London was a visitor in the village Tuesday. W. B. Haynes is confined to his home in Washington avenue by throat trouble. Henry Arnold is quite ill at his home in Washington avenue. George W. Peirce, who has been suf- Yering with inflammation of one of his eves, is better. Capt. David Calvin Quinley is con- fined to his home on Lake avenue by a eevere attack of rhéumatism. Mrs, Jane Dorman is ill with an at- tack of grip. A. £. S. Bush and James R. White were in New Haven Wednesday on business. Mrs. Hart Hilliar and daughter, Miss Mildred, of Groton spent the day Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs, H. P, Hil- Har In Madn street. ‘Wilbur Anderson of Black Hall was a caller in the village Tuesday. Rev. Franklin G. Moore of Black Hall was a visitor in the village Wednes- day. A carload of baled hay has arrived at the freight yards here and is being carted to M. F. Plant’s game preserves in the north part of the town. Willam G. Phyall is in New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D. C., No folk, Va., and Newport News on busi- ness. George B. Dickinson was York this week on business. R. O. Libby of New York was @ business caller in Nlantic Tuesday. Mrs, Marie Gushee and Mrs. G. F. Griswold were New London visitors Thursday. Miss Laura Bager hae returned from New London after visiting Miss Grace Barker of that place. John Songster of New London wes in tewn Friday on business. HANOVER. Annual Church Supper and Roll Call— Clerk Reports Membership of 86. in New There was a good attendance at the ennual supper and roll call Friday evening, Jan. 15. The supper was serv- ed by the Ledies’ Guild. The olerk of the church reported a membership of 86; 24 are non-residents. There were gome 43 responses to the call of the church roll. In the music programme & €0lo was sung by Mrs. Frank Smith. The officers_elected were: Willlam 8. Xee, clerk; James W. Eadle, treasurer; gr& A. B. Ladd and Miss et je on the church commmittee; An- pus Park and Frank Smith, two of the even trustees. The church voted to re- spond to the call of increased benevo- lence in the plan of proportionate giv- ing. For this a committee to repre- ®ent the seven societies was appoint- ed as follows: Mrs. James Henry, Mrs. ¥rank Cromble, Mrs. A. B. Ladd, All- son B. Ladd, Willlam 8. Lee, Miss Mar- garet Hadls, James W. Eadie. ‘The best reports of the year were those of the Sunday school and the LadJdies’ Missionary soclety. Spectal mention was made of the rhoir music and the floral decorations bf the pulpit. On the music committee were elected WWilliam G. Park, Miss Jennle Gallup snd Mrs. Frank Smith. Neleon Adams has been visiting in Beston. LISBON. Bleighing Party Enjoyed Glee Club ‘Social, George Richards is under the employ of the Aspinook bleachery. Mlssah'ema E. Mell, who has been 11, is much better. Miss Clara and Walter Hyde, who have been ill, are much better. The former is not able to attend school yet, but the latter is. Miss Ethel Kennedy was visiting her cousin in Jewett City on«Satur- day. James Shea is drawing logs to the sawmill. A party of young people went on a sleighing party Wednesday evening. They went up through Jewett City, Hanover, Canterbury and down through Versallles and Taftville. Mrs. Georrs Kennedy and son Royal and Miss Alice Kennedy made a brief stay in Norwich Wednesday. The Lisbon Glee club held a soclal in their hall Wednesday evening. C, A, Mell was in Taftville Mon- day. LEFFINGWELL. William Harvey of Norwich was a recent caller at C. L. Palme Fred N. Palmer of Norwich s spending a few days with his parents. Harry Wilcox of Jewett City has been a recent visitor of Miss Nellle ‘Ward’s. The nresion study class met with Mrs. J. G. Ward Tuesday. Mrs, J. G. 'Ward has returned home after spending a few weeks with her father. ‘Miss Edith Lefingwell, student of the Willimantic Normal s@eeol, was the guest of her parents in this place over Sunday. GRISWOLD. Mrs. Jane Lester and Mrs. Ellen awley were visitors in Norwich last hursday. Horace Dawley visited Norwich Wed- mendey, TLeonard Maine visited the Ashwillett school officially Wednesday. Mr. Maine is a member of the North Stonington board of education and the school here is in his circuit. Local Mention. Thomas L. Peabody of North Ston- ington village was in the place Wed- nesday looking after de.inquent tax- payers. Friends and former neighbors of Mrs, O. S. Miller are sorry to learn of her serious iline: the home of her deughter, Mrs. William Kilroy, - in Yantic. Mrs. Miller was a resident of Ashwillett for more than forty years. Charles P. Culver has been appoint- ed administrator by the probate court of the estate of the late Louise L, Cul- ver. The Nathan W, Stewart farm is of- fered for sale. This is a desifable place and one of the best locally Nathan Culver, a former resident, was renewing o0ld acquaintances here Saturday. Tuesday morning was the coldest of the winter thus far. The pedestrian who has not had a fall on the ice the past few days is exceedingly lucky. GOSHEN. 4 Storm Interfered With Telephone Lines —Arthur and Andrew Lathrop Have Pet Squirrels. The fce storm of Sunday did quHe a little damage. A large limb of the big elm tree on Goshen Hill broke off, aking down the wires of the telephone line with it. The break was repaired by a lineman Monday morning. The snow and sleet with the zero tempera. ture made excellent sleighing and the Jingle of the sleighbells gives the sea- son the savor of the good old winter time. Owing to the illness of one of the actors, the drama to be given by the Young People’s Literary club had to he postponed until next week Thursday evening. A flock of chickadees are the only birds that have made their appear- ance for crumbs at the bird box thus far this winter. Masters Arthur and Andrew Lathrop 1ast fall captured two young gray squirrels that are now great pets, as they like to be taken frem the cage and can play peek-a-boo and I-sp Not having an immediate use for wa! nuts given them to eat, 1) ey will hide them in a secluded place for future use. Of eatables in food line they have a greater preference for a plece of rye bread. Their, foster home seems to agree with them, as they are looking sleek and fat. Will Observe Lincoln's Anniversary. Fitting remembrarce of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln will be observed by the Sunday school this year on the 100th anniversary. " WATERFORD. Tramp Dogs Around Looking Sheep—Personal Mention. Miss Arline Avery was a city caller Wednesda. Judge C. A. Gallup of Jordan made bis usual call to the city Wednesday. Last Monday at- about noon, two dogs, @ half-hound and a cur, regular sheep dogs, came to Mrs. Littlefield’s and seemed to inquire to know what had become of the sheep formerly kept there. They went and carefully examined the rd and finding that their visit s in vain, started on the return trip toward New Lon- don. Courtland Damon was in New Ha- ven Wednesday and Thursday, repre- sentative to the grand lodge, A. F. and A. M. Mrs. Franks Rogers of New London sgpent Friday at Mrs. Willis Miner's. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Smith of New London spent Sunday at their Kenneys love home, Waterford. Mr, and Mrs. E. B. Young of Spit- head were on a business trip to New London Tuesday. . George Legg of Spithead has re- turned from Worcester and has com- menced work &( East New London. Allen Young is employed at Mill- stone setting up the engine recently purchased at Groton from the East- ern Shipbuilding compa New London visitors this week in- clude Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Young of Spithead, Mrs. R, W. Chapman of Durfee Hill, Mrs. F. M. Rose of Jor- dan, Mrs. J. C. Young and Miss Lena ot Jordan, Mr. and . L. Dris- coll of Graniteville, Mrs. Frank How- ard of Jordan, Mrs, Arthur T. Avery of Durfee Hill was in Graniteville Wednesday. FITCHVILLE. Recent Visitors—Suspected Man Re- leased. Miss Ethel Chappell was the guest of Miss Olive Lumis of Poquetlanuck recently. Miss Maud Eastland was the guest of her brother, George Eastland of New London, Sunday. Miss Sarah Gonley of Wauregan has returned home after visiting Miss Essie Popham. Mr. and Mrs. Scoville Thompson of Webster, Mass., were re- cent visitors ju town. The Polish man who was arrested as a suspect in the recent cutting affair and put under bonds for his appear- ance, last Saturday, was given his lib- erty and his bonds of $25 returned to him. It is said he will sail in a short time for his native land. GLASGO. Charles Drake wept to Norwich on Mond Irving Burdick stopped his men chopping wood. for he could not sell it to Glasco. Mr, and Mre. Irons and Emma Bur- ton called on Henry Burton Tuesday. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Rude of Plainfield oailed on Albert Burton Monday. for and Lyman | UNCASVILLE. Arthur Sanderson Breaks Both Arms and Dislocates Elbow—Contest over Church Will. Rache] Horenstein has sold to Phil- ip Lidofsky a tract of land contain- ing fifty-five acres with dwelling- house \and barn. Miss Bertha Lyon, who has been the guest of relatives in New York, has returned to Montville. The whist club will be entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Chapman next Wednesday night. Miss Ruth Bailey of Brooklyn, N. Y., is the lest of friends in town. Mervin Chapman had a successful hunting trip recently, bagging two foxes, % Mrs. Henry Champion of New Ha- ven has been spénding this week at Montville Center. George Chase has moved into the house in Pequot owned by the Cum- mins heirs. Accident to Arthur Sanderson. Friends in Palmertown have receiv- ed letters from members of the fam- ily of Rev. E. Sanderson of Sedgwick, Me., formerly pastor of the Union Baptist church, They were cordially received by the members of the pas- torate and with the exception of their son Arthur all are well. Arthur ,while playing hide and seek with his new playmates, climbed to a high beam in a barn, lost his balance, falling to the ground fioor of the barn, breaking both arms at the wrist and dislocating his elbow, Mrs. Dewey of New York state, sis- ter of Mrs. Charles Ramage, has been at the home of her sister in town. Vital Statistics. The records of the town show a de- crease in the births, marriages and deaths over 1907. In 1907 55 births were recorded; in 1908 45, a reduction of 18 per cent. There were 27 mar- riages recorded in 1907; in 1908, 17; about 37 per cent. less than last year. In 1907 47 deaths occurred, and 1908, 4 Out of the 42 deaths, 20 were over 60 years of age. At the Union Baptist church Sunday morning there was no service or Sun- day school. About twenty made their way through the storm to the church, as the Rev, A. J. Wilcox of Uncas- ville, who was expected to occupy the pulpit could not get there. The serv- ices and communion had to be ost- poned. Next Sunday it is expected that the Rev. Charles Miller of Phila- delphia will again occupy the pulpit. This is the candidate to whom the church has extended a call. The installation exercises of Peauot council, Knights of Columbus, which were to have taken place Sunday aft- ernoon in Hickey's ha were post- poned to January 31, owing to the storm. arl I. Browning has sold out his business to LeGrand Chappell and in- tends to take up the business of his father, the late W. Irving Brownins, wagon making and repair work. Thames lodge, I. O. O. F., at its regular meeting Tuesday ight in Palmer Memorial hall, worked the sec- ond degree on a class of candidates. The young people of the town are enjoying the sliding. Uncas lodge of A. O. U. W,, Install- ed officers Thursday evening. Parties of young people from Palm- ertown and this village enjoy the sgkat- ing in Riche 4 A. B. Y. P, entertainment wa: held Friday night in Palmer Memorial hall, following @ supper giveh by the school. Church Will Contested. A hearing on the will of Amos O, Church -was held Wednesday after- noon before Charles G. Turner, judge of probate of Montville, The will is being contested by Mrs. Walter Bur- dick, who is represented by J. J. Lawless of New London. <Charles W. Comstock represents the defendants. The will disinherits Mrs. Burdick and others, leaving the property to a son and daughter. NORTH LYME. Mission Circle Elects Officers—B So- cial. Mrs. Charles Jewett attended the State grange meeting in Hartford lagt week. The Ladies’ Mission Circle held the annual meeting last sday and elect- ed the following officers for the ens ing year: President, Miss Emily Star vice president,Mrs. Erwin Rogers; se retary and treasurer, Mrs. W. M. Si son, Jr.; collector, Mrs. Erwin Rogers. Bean Bags Full of Candy. The B social which was to have been held at the home of Mrs. Erwin Rog- ers on Thursday evening was postpon- ed till Friday evening on account of the storm. A baked bean supper was serv- ed and bean bags filled with home- made candy were for sale. The pro- ceeds amounted to about -3$5. BUZRAH. | Roll Call Postponed—Grange Officers to . Be Installed. On account of: the storm last Sunday the annual roly call of the church will take place next Sunda L. H. Healy of Woodstock, state mas- ter of the grange, will meet with the Bozrah grange this (Saturday) even- ing, Jan. 23, to install the officers for suing year. L. Lathrop fractured his knee while sliding down hill recently. Mrs. Mary Sawyer is sick at home on Bozrah street. James F. Chesbro of Mystic is saw- ing for D. W. Avery on the Abell lot. Mr.- and Mrs. Charles Gager spent Thursday at East Great Plain. her PRESTON. Good Attendance at Roll Call—Club to Meet With Miss Bates. The annual roll call of the Congrega- tional church was held on Tuesday evening. There was a good attend- ance. Clarence Prentice, who died in Paw- tucket, was a former resident of this place. Miss Mary C. Zabriskie has been vis- iting relatives in Bridgeport. The next G. R. club meeting will be with Miss Angeline Bates. John H. Wilson is confined to his home with grip. CAMPBELL'S MILLS. - Willlam W. Tanner is seriously ill at_his home 'here. Edward Harrington is working for William E. Barber, The thermometers registered four degrees below gzero Tuesday morn- ing. Mrs. Luther 8. Tanner is visiting in Westerly. J. A. Sweet a Former Resident. John A. Sweet, who died last Mon- day, was a resident here in his young days. LEBANON. News from the Churches—Play Suc- cessfully RnuM—Ve\iou Items. The Rev. Eugene Smith, pursuing post-graduate studies in Hartford, | preached in the First Congregational church last Sunday morning. In the evening he gave an _interesting de- smription of the condition and nee?s of the fmountain whites, especially in Kentucky, Tennessee and North Caro- lina. These word pictures were drawn largely from his own observations and experiences among them. Mr. Smith is expected to speak here again Sunday, Janvary 31. Play Repeated. Considering the fact that Tast Mon- day night was the first real zero weath- er we have had this winter, the audi- ence in Granga hall to listen to the presentation of The Teaser for the sec- ond time was very fair. This repro- duction of the play by local amateurs was well received, and the proceeds for church furnishings were quite satis. factory. PoJlllabeorn.oihosASo-DL UU_ UtUD Mrs. Julian L. Williams of Norwich has been visiting her father, G./H. Hewitt, and her sister, Bthel, for a few days. Speaker from Sandwich Islands. Akaika Akane, from Honolulu, Ha- waii, at present a student in the The- ological Seminary, Hartford, is expeect- ed to preach in the First Congregation- al church tomorrow morning. In the evening he will give a narration of his life and experiences. He is said to be a fine singer and will sing in the even- ing, accompanying his voice with an instrument of his own. Miss Elizabeth A. Lewis of Hartford has been secured as teacher of school No. 7, in place of Miss Viola J. Lewis, resigned. MYSTIC. Public Installa of Stonington Grange—Mystic Grange Also Install- ed—Local News Items. The officers of Stonington grange were installed by State Deputy Will H. Barron of Danielson Wednesday night, assisted by Miss Grace D. ‘Wheeler and Mrs. Noy Palmer, A collation was served, after which Brother Barrows entertained the grange with remarks and side-split- ting anecdotes, The installation was open to the public and was witnessed by several visitors, Mystic Grange Officers Installed. Deputy C. E. Staples of Colchester installed the officers of Mystic grange Thursday evening. Several candidates were voted upon and accepted. The officers made reports for 190 Sever- al friends accepted invitations to wit- ness the installation service. A sup- per was served by the ladies of the church. Personals. Dr. O, M. Barber spent the week in New York, Ernest, the little son of Mr, and Mrs. Frank Post, has been very sick the past week. Miss Bessle Heath and Miss Lora Congdon were recent visitors to New York. L. O. Allen, J. B. Stinson, Oscar Chapman, Amos Hewitt, Mrs. John L. Allyn and Miss Addie Clyde were in Hartford last week, attending the meeting of the state grange. Hon, Albert Denison is converting his barn into a two-story dwelling- house. Samuel Stewart Is building a large boarding house on Jackson avenue HAMBURG. William Marvin Attended State Grange Meeting—Personal Mention. Mrs, Lillian Bill was a caller in New London last Friday. Miss Marion Stark was the guest of Miss Louise Martin Saturday. The young folks have been enjoving the skating this week. Harrison Tiffany has returned from a brief stay in New York. Mrs. J. J. Tiffany spent last week in Hart- ford and Wethersfield. Miss Carrie Bill and Mrs. W. An- derson spent the day in New London Saturday. Don Reynolds was out sleigh this week. Mr, Simpson, a boarder at the Mar- tin house, spent Sunday in Nor John Tiffany has been on a business trip %o Danbury and Shelton this week. verett Gillette was a caller in Ster_ in a new ling City last Monday. Mys. rlizabeth Ely is quite ill at her home in Old Hamburg. A trained iurse is in attendance. William Marvin was a visitor at the state grange in Hartford last week. The L. B. societv met at the public hall Wednesday, a good number being in attendance, CLARK’S FALLS. Evangelist Holds Meetings the Past Week—Local Laconics, Mrs. Estelle Richardson, who has been visiting with her sister, Mrs. Ab- bie Kenyon, and son Frank and wife in New London, has returned to the home of her brother, E. P. Lewls, in this village. On Friday Mrs. Richard- son expects to leave,for Norwood, a suburb of Providence, where she in- tends to begin housekeeping with her daughter, Miss Richardson. Rev. William a singing evangelist, is holding a series of meet- ings in the chapel this week. Mr. Ken- von has been in Springfield for sev-, eral weeks and probably will return to that place when he leaves this vil- lage. The icy streets prevent many from attending the meetings, LEONARD BRIDGE. Ice from 7 to 10 Inches Thick Harvest- ed. Several enterprising local farmers have taken advantage of the cold snap and secured ice from 7 to 10 inches thick, on Judge Kneeland's pond. Owing to the severe storm Sunday there was no service in the Exeter church. The jingle of sléigh bells was heard Sunday evening for the first time this winter. A number are sick with hard colds. Mrs. Cummings is recovering from a bad fall she rececived recently. Rexford Cummings spent Saturday and Sunday in Stafford Springs, the guest of Fred Royce. Mrs. Mabel Nettleton is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Kneeland. FRANKLIN. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Parker of New London were the guests of Mrs. Her- mon Gager on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. L. A, Robinson were calling on friends on Blue Hills on Wednesday. Miss Grace Vallette was the re- cent guest of her sister, Mrs. L. P. Ayer. C. H. Robinson and son Arad were in Willimantic on Wednesday. Clarence Smith of Cleveland, Ohio, was the guest of his parents. Mr. and Mrs, William Smith, on Sunday, " THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF NEW LON The New London Business Men's as- sociation is certainly active, and It is hoped will be effective in advancing the best interests of the city. The organ- ization, or its president, has enlarged its scope, even to the extent of form- ing itself into a tribunal for a disclos- ure of the financial condition of the city, which could have been obtained by a call at the treasurer’s office. But the president of the association, who as an alderman -opposed the sale of bonds for the proposed municipal and county building, and championed the cause ’l the Mahan administration, of which’he was an important part, de- creed otherwise. In the name of the association, the president summoned, or rather, invited, by sealed and open letters certain per- sons to appear at a public meeting, and then and there to tell what they knew of the city’s finances and with special reference to the sale of $100,- 000 in municipal building bonds, to wit: City Treasurer Fitch L. Com- stock, Corporation Counsel William J. Brennan, Banker Walter Learned, and members of the building committee. And the invitation was accepted by the gentlemen named to appear in the Crocker house parlor as readily as compulsory response would have been made to superior court summons. All were questiored and gave their ws in detail of the financial con tion of the city, including the bond issue. The result was satisfying to the people as a whole, for it was shown beyond doubt that the city's finances were In first-class shape and that the price realized for the bonds was even more than the expert finan- clers of the city expecfed. This was in contradiction of statements made recently that the city finances were of a low standard and that the city was in no condition to take upon itself the expense of two-thirds of a city and county building, the cost of which is not to exceed $150,000. It was shown that the water works was an asset sufficient to almost entlirely offset the city's indebtedness. Ex-Gov. Thomas M. Waller and Gecrge S. Palmer, park commission- ers, appeared as prosecutors, or r§her questioners, and cross-questioners of the city treasurer and corporation counsel, although there was no attempt to cover up any of the city’s transac- tions. Effort was.made to get a crock at Mayor Armstrong through the city treasurer, but Mr. Comstock proved an impenetrable barrier. He sumed all responsibility for the financial transactions in the treasurer’s office. Both Messrs. Waller and Palmer fav- cred the p rvation of the old court house, the-site selected for the n building, and Mr. Palmer openly de- clared that he was opposed to the erec- tion of a rew county and city build- ing in New London at the present time, but was in favor of spending about $70,000 in repairs of the old court house and the city hall. The session lasted for three hours, President Miner presiding. Although no decision was announced, it was the general verdict of those present that there was no justification in the claims that New London was on the vergg of bankruptcy, and that the city was fully competent to assume its pro- portionate cogt of 2 much needed build- ing that would also be an ornamental credit to the cit It is evident that some prominent citizens consider George S. Palmer the leader in aggressive movements in mu- nicipal matters. After Mayor Arm- strong’s so-called snap council meet- Z. when it was voted to sell $10 000 worth of bonds, as ordered in cit meeting, it was suggested by Repre- sentative Whiton that the only way to prevent the sale of the bonds was to institute injunction proceedings. and that such action must be taken imme- dfately, before last Monday, the day of sale. Mr. Whiton said in public print | that Mr. Palmer was the man to bring the injunction. Mr. Palmer was in New York, and Mr. Whiton expressed hope that he would return in time to stop the sale! Why Mr, Palmer? True he is a prominent citizen and evidently in- terested in municipal matters and his aggressiveness was demonstrated in his attempt to prevent George L. Lil- ley from becoming governor of the state. But just why other prominent citizens should depend upon Mr, Palm- er to lead in suggested injunction pro- ceedings is difficult to understand. If sucir action would have been righy, there should have been at least one man among the opposition who should have dared to do right, especially as the gentleman upon whom they placed 50 much dependence was many miles away. Mr. Palmer evidently has no desire to be the leader in all aggressive matters, or even the cat, held by the monkey, to pull the chestnuts from the five, as pictured in the blue-cover- ed spelling books which were in vogue when the old men of today were school boys. By orders of Mayor Armstrong, as chief of police of the city of New London, a regular policeman has been a week on remarkable duty. There is trouble between the lessees and the owners of the Nickel theater building, and civil action is pending for the owners to get possession of the prop- erty, and in the meantime the mayor, and others is erecting a new theater for the present lessees of the Nicke. playhouse. The lessees have men on duty night and day in order to hold possession, but it leaked out that there was something irregular in the tran- saction and that the lessees were lia- ble to be dispossessed, the owners, however, declared that nothing would be done on their part that was not in strict compliance with law. Some fellow interested circujated re- port that the owners of the building were to remove the windows, and that a personal clash would result. Then the mayor ordered a policeman for du- ty at the playhewse during the day and another at night, although there had been no commission of criminal action and the owners gave assurance that there was no such intent. But the policemen were detailed to duty in connection with a civil suit, and, Micawber-like, were waiting for some- thing to turn up. After giving un- necessary protection to non-residents at the expense of the city for over a week, evidently for the purpose of in- timidating the owners of the property, the officers were withdrawn by order of his honor the mayor. The unanimous re-election of Charles D. Noyes of Norwich to the board of county commissioners is satisfying to the New London end of the countv and espes ly with those having di- rect business with the commissioners. One resident, who has annual busi- ness with the commissioners, said on Monday eveningt “I know I voice the sentiment of every man in the city, who has busi- ness with the commissioners, when I say that it is men of the character of Mr. Noyes thatgshould be county commi: . They should be men of high character and standing, men of the square deal type. who do not permit their private business to in- fluence their public action. Mr. Noyes is guarding the best interests of the county, believes that such duty can be per! med, without that parrowness that has characterized some " county commissioners, and whose methods would astonish under the rays of the public spotlight. He is the right man in the right place, and don't you for- get it. Come, smoke up: have a good igar. at my expense, on the re-elec- tion of C‘ommissioner Noyes, the crack county commissioner of the state. The rails that have rusted by the roadside during the controversy over the Lincoln avenue obstacle to the construction of the Jefferson avenue trolley loop. have been carted away, indicating that the proposed extension has been abandoned. Mayor Armstrong says the fault is with ex-Mayor Ma- han, who was responsible for the LEDYARD Old Shop Burned—Work of Tramps— Storm Lessened Church Attendance —Sleighing Accident. A dance was held at the residence of Jacob Will on Friday evening and | was largely attended. An old shop belonging to Henry lyn, known as the Caswell & St place, was burned to the ground urday morning. Al- at- The old house at this placés was burned last summer. Both fires were incenidary, probably set by tramps. Owing to the severe storm on Sun- day the attendance at church was small, twenty being present. Rev. Mr. | White preached from First Chronicles, 22d verse, “Benaiah the son of Jehola da, went down and slew a lion in a pit on a snowy day.” Rev. W. F. White has been in Al- bany the past week, Prayer Meeting Omitted. A prayer meeting was to be held at the residence of Chester Miller on Tuesday evening and many were pres- ent, but Rev. Mr. Prindle failed to ap- pear, so there was no meeting. Charles S. Hewitt is confined to his house with a very painful abscess. Abner J. Bennett, a nurse at the Brewsters Neck Hospital, has been sick at the home of his father, Arthur A. Bennett. Isaac G, Geer was thrown from a sleigh on Tuesday afternoon and re- ceived a severe shaking up. Various Items. Elijah Morgan of Hartford has been the guest of Enos M. Gray. Mr, and Mrs. Fred Clark of North Stonington were callers at James N. Holdredge's. Miss Marion A. Clyde is substitut- ing in district No. 1 forMrs.Harry Dennison. Mrs. Nellie Pickering of Chicago has arrived at the home of her father, Charles P, Whipple. Mrs. Charles P, Whipple is seriously ill. Miss Phebe Main spent Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Philetus Brown of Old Mystie, District No. 8 waves a flag once more. Daniel E. Gray was in Norwich on Tuesday. NORTH STONINGTON. Janitor Taft Has Paralytic Stroke—A Few Sleighs Out. Rev. 0. Barrows of Stonington supplied the pulpit of the Congrega- tional church Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin O. Geer and their ! two children, of REast Orange, N. J., | spent Sunday In this village, guests of Mrs. Fannie Geer Stone. Rev. Luclan Drury attended a meet- ing of the missionary committee of the Stonington Union association at Ston- ington, Monday. Luther A. Taft, for many yéars em- ployed by the family of the late T. wme wen ~f S wwerk and S af long time past janitor of the Third I |of paral | day Baptist church, suffered a severe stroke s Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Henderson of Great Barrington, Mass., were callers at the residence of C. C. Gray this week. Mrs. Charles H. Crandall of Stoning- ton was in the village Thursday. Three or four sleighs have been seen on the streets since (he last vnowfall, but most of tha drivers keep to wheels. WINDHAM COUNTY. SCOTLAND. Postmaster Johnson Cuts lce—Lincoln Programme at the Grange. Mrs, C. E urray returned Thurs- from infield, where she went to see her mother, Mrs. Ann who serfously ill, Georgie Perry went to Chaplin on Monday, where he has employment for himself and team. Miss Mary Anthony of Hampton was at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Anthony, this week, G. 8. Cary and @Gerald Waldo were in Hartford this week, attending the state dairymen’s association meeting. Ten-Inch lce Secured. Postmaster J. H. Johnson is the first in the village to harvest ice, #ecuring on Thursday first quality ice ten inches thick, Lincoln Programme. An interesiing Lincoln programme was presented in the local grange dur- ing the lecturer's hour. on i ning. as follows: Lincoln's ¢ and Youth, L. O. Haskins; Lincoln as President, Mrs, L. K. Fuller; Address on The Life and Character of Lin- coln, Gerald Waldo; reading, Gettys- burg Address, G, C. Thomas; views il- lustrating the times and occupations of that period. Rev. L. B. Tenney. At the next meeting, February 6, the officers for the coming year will be installed by W. M. of Brooklyn grange, Mrs. Addie A. Hyde. RAWSON. Farmers Take Advantage of Snow for Sledding—Ice Houses Being Filled. Mrs. Ruth M. Baker of Ocean Grove, Mass., has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. L. C. Stocking. Frank Phillips was in Willimantic Monday. Kent Bros.' steam mill down for a feiw days. Dennis Rawson is on a short vaca- tion among relatives, Alvin Sweet js getting his ice houses ready for ng. Arthur Bennett of Elliott is assist- ing Edward Rerggren. John Hammond of «(Chaplin Monday at home. Many of the farmers are taking ad- vantage of the snow to do their sled- ding; also filling their lcs houses. L. C. Stocking and Charles Spencer has shut spent S.| were at the Thread City Tnesday. William Phillips is making improve- ments on his residence Sale of Bonds Satisfactory—The Unanimous Reelection of Charles D. Noyes of Norwich for County Commissioner—The Jefferson Avenue Trolley Loop Abandoned | adoption of the Lincoln avenue route, and then demanded land damages or _the filling in of his property along the route, which, according to ths mayor, was unreasonable and unjust. Thi logical route for the extension, he claimed, would be to connect with the terminal at the cemeteries and then continue along to the main line in Bank street, thereby best serving the public. Ex-Mayor Mahan declared that op- position to the route as proposed and agreed upon through Lincoln avenue was the result of personal spite, and to increase the value of land owned by the mayor. He said: “There nev- er was any good reason why the pro- ject #hould not have bee ncarried out, but the present city administration has endeavored to kill the enterprise and has placed everything It could In its way. I believe it the duty of every person interested in the welfare of the city of New London to prot against the abandonment of the building of @ this loop.” “It is evident no help can be ex- Carter, | pected from the city officials, as they are opposed to any kind of progress. Therefore, I publicly call upon the of- ficers of the New London business men’'s assoclation and the New Lon- don board of trade to hold meetings at one and appoint a committee from each, or a joint committee of the lead- ing citizens, to appear before the street railway officials and use their best efforts not to have the bullding of this loop abandoned, but that the work of construction may begin at once and hle carried to completion and opera- tion.” It required an opinion from the cor- poration counsel, before the police of- ficers stationed at the Nickel theater by Mayor Armstrong at the city’s ex- pense, were called off, and the thea- ter lessees given to understand that it they insisted on perpetual police pro- tection they must pay the bills and to officers other than those on the reg- ular force. As the Jessees were desirous of hold- ing the fort, and believing that a uni- tormed cop was as effective as a com- mittee of militiamen, they engaged the services of Supernumerary Policeman Timothy O'Neill, who was formerly caretaker at Riverside park, and re- fused to quit the job when ordered so to do by Park Commissioner Waller to make room for the man O'Nelll suc- ceeded The result was that a third man was selected for the place, and, although Tim won on the gov- ernor, he lost his job finally, Tim was a good man for the park job, and he will play well his part at the lower Bank street playhouse. has presented legislature, which, if adopted, would permit fish- ing in Lake Konomoc, the source of New London's water supply, when _granted by three members of the board of water and sewer commissioners. Not since the lotroduction of the water systere thirty-five years ago, has fish- ing been allewed in Lake Konomoc for sanitary reason, and public sentiment is against the Cronin bill. In any event, the bill ig calculated to benefit the favored few, and in giving them ozcasional sport, the health of the en~ tire population will be jeopardized. Then, too, the passage of the bdill would give to the eommissioners the privilege to fish in the lake and they could give fishing partles at will, and the chances of contaminating the w: ter would certainly reach the danger point. There are some who would not abuse the privilege but they are com- paratively few, and one citizen should have no more public privileges than any other citizen. It would simply be another case of classes and masses and If the wishes of New London pee- ple, those most interested, have forei- ble effect, the bill is doomed. Even the commissioners, those not In the game of active politics, are opposed te any change in the laws prohibiting fishing or trespassing on Lake Kono- moc, ABINGTON. New Iron Briage on New Haven Road —John Taylor Bound Over for Bur- glary. | The N. Y, N. H & H. R. R. Co. |Las a force of men at work putting in a new iron bridge near the station. Daniel Baker is working in the store of G, P. Sumner. Merritt Gallup, who left here twe weeks ago on a business and pleasure trip, writes from Indlana, saying he expects to leave in a few days for Kansas, Herman Covell is nursing a sore hund, the result of chopping. Jolin Taylor, colored, was before th® justice court in this town on Wednes~ |day on a charge of burglary. It is al- leged that he entered the residence of Mildred Chollar on the night of De- cember 28 and stole a quantity of jew. elry. Probable cause was found and he was bound over to the superior court. SOUTH WINDHAM. Local Patients at Willimantic Hosplt- al—Church Supper. Miss Ethel Golden was taken to St. Joseph’s hospita] Monday, where she is l?“underxo an operation for appendi- citie, Miss Annie L. Smith of Danielson is spending Sunday with her rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith. The Ladiex’ Mission society held the first annual bean supper in the church Wednesdav evening. After the sup- per music and recitations were en- joyed. Mrs. Charles Lewis and Miss Lewls were recent visitors in Greeneville. ‘Mrs. Alice Alble, who has been 111, is able to sit up a short time each day, Mrs. Bishop, her aunt, is still in a critical condition. Miss Maude Baker was taken to St Joseph's hospital Thursday for treat- ment. CLARK'S CORNERS. Miss Vioia J. Navins has been sick. Mrs. Jorgen J. Bakken has returned to Orient, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Martin were in Hartford Wednesday. Miss Eva Wilcox was in Williman- tic Thursday, Miss Viola F. Jewett has returned from North Amherst, Northampton, ngfield, Mass., where she had a delightful time. The young people are enjoying fine coasting. ; ar— ASHFORD. Boy Breaks Leg—Ice Houses Filled. Miss Mary Delaney of Nb;wlch is spendinig the winter at “The Oaks.” The two year old son of Henry Weeks broke his leg last Monday, Frank Bennett and Charles Carpen- ter filled E. M. Grant's ice houses this week. Eight-inch ice was secured. William Connor is able to be out after his sickness of several weeks.