Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 30, 1909, Page 9

'SATURDAY, JAN. 30— 12 PAGES BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES The Business and Social Life of Every Town andl Settlement Reflected in These Columns\. NEW LONDON COUNTY. UNCASVILLE. s Busy With Installations— n Partridges Received—Baptist Church Second Call to Rev. Charle: A large number attended the instal- iation exercises of Cochegan camp, Modern Woodmen of America,in Hick- ey's hall. The following officers were installed: Venerable consul, Charles N. Chappell; advisor, Farl Adams; clerk, Michael J. Hickey; banker, Lynch; escort, Richard Roger; watchman, Fred Spencer, Jr. W. A. Kennerson; managers, Fred » Spencer, John J. Driscoll,Fred J. Hope; physicians, Dr. Francis J. Harper of A. Hencle of New London; finance committee, Edgar Danlels, Willlam Burns, T. J. Brod- erick; sick committee, Moses Hart, Richard Rogers,Frank Chapman; chief forester, Fred Spencer. The installing officer was Venerable Vice Consul George Stanton of Norwich. After the ceremony supper was served. Speeches by members and selections on the mandolip and guitar entertain- cd the committee, rendered by William Burns and Adam Ritchie. Receipts Over $45. The entertainment given on Friday evening by the B. Y. P. U. of the Un- fon Baptist church in Palmer Memorial hall was the best held for years, A party of thirty or more from this place enjoyed a strawride to and from the entertainment. The receipts were over $45, which will be used to defray the church expenses. The programme con- sisted of a drama, Scenes in a Rail- road Station, which made a decided hit. The piece called for 35 charac- te and was full of fun from begin- ning to end. Particularly good were Miss Alice Austin and John Lynch as *Mr. and Mrs. Potter; George N. Wood Norwich, Dr. E. and his sister, Miss Carrie Wood, in | w Italian costume, sang songs. A quar- tette, Fred J. Hope, Guy Loomis, Ray ‘Woodmansee and Fred Chapel, repre- senting college students, sang several selections, which were well recelved. James E. Murphy gave selections on the mandolin and William Burns on the guitar. BEvery performer came in for merited applause. Mrs."W. Irving Browning of Montville left town Saturday to spend a few weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Clar- ence Walden, near Boston. Rev. A. J. Wilcox of this village oc- cupied the pulpit in the Union Baptist church, not Rev. Charles E. Miller, as was at first expected. Mrs. Charles Ramage has been the guest of Mrs. George Hawkey in New Britain. Money for Annual Outing. The supper given annually by the graduating class of the Palmer Memo- rial school was held Friday evening in the school building, and was attend- ed by a large number. The proceeds, which amounted to $20, will be used by the ciass to defray expenses of the annual elass outing. The case of Mrs. Walter Burdick, ‘who is contesting the will of her fath- er, Amos O. Church, which was held Saturday afternoon, postponed Yrom ‘the hearing last week before Charles G. Turner, judge of probate, an appeal ‘was taken to the higher court. The report of the sale of the woolen mill property was incorrect. That a change in the ownership of the prop- erty is contemplated is true, but noth- Ing has yet been done. Among those ill are Miss Isabel ©middy, Mrs. Berlard Johnson, Mrs. Michael J. Hickey, R. N. Parish and grandson, Raymond (Scholfield, and iiss Adeline Fellowes. Class Officers. ‘The members of the graduating class in the Tenth district (Uncasville) have chosen officers as follows: President, Robert Dodds; vice president, Ernest ‘White; treasurer, Fannie J. Mitchell; secretary, Florence Beebe; special mmmm e, Barl 8mith and Roy Ham- on. ‘The second consignment of 250 Hun- garian partridges from the state fish and game commissioner was recelved Baturday. Game 'Warden George H. Bradford has declded to keep them in confinement, to be liberated In spring. They are cared for by C. B. Sweet and Thomas Haney. The Thames club gave a dance in Robertson's hall Friday night. Wil- liam Smiddy-was prompter and Spen- cer’s orche furnished music. Thames lod; L O. O. F., met in the lodge rooms Tuesday night. The third degree was worked upon & class of candidates. At a special meeting of Pequot osuncil, Knights of Columbus, Sunlay afternoon the finstallation of officers, postponed from last Sunday owing to the severe weather, will take place. The memliers of the Ladies’ Aid so- clety of the Methodist Episcopal church will hold a supper, foliowed by an entertalnment in the chapel of the church, Wednesday evening. Miss Alice Killeen has returned to her home in Palmertown, after visit- ing friends In Groton. Surprise Party. Friends of Miss Gertrude Perry re- cently met at her home, giving her a pleasant gurprise. Among those pres- ent were Misses Florence, Kathertne Rogers, Edna Perry, Grace Perry, An- nle Cronesbury, Fannie J. Mitchell, Iva Bartlett, Vera Perry, Winnie Bartlett, Messrs. Lawrence Perry, Allen Perry, # Herbert Perry, Fred Perry, Robert Townsend, 1 Maine, Harold Bart- lett, Lincoln Fogers. J. D. Willlams of Palmertown has moved to Jewett City. Since the refusal of the first cajl to be the pastor of the Unifon Baptist church, Palmertown, by the Rev. Charles Miller of Philadelphia, the church has made him a second call, be- ing this time more explicit in regard to the conditions under which they wish to hire him. FITCHVILLE. A Crushed Fingers May Have to Be Am- putated—Skating Good. John C. Fatt met with a painful ac- eident while at work in the garnet room of the mill Wednesday afternoon. One finger caught between the gears of a garnet, erushing it so that it may have to be amputated at the middle. Large crowds have enjoyed some ex- cellent skating on the pond the past few nights. Should the ‘cold snap continue the | Jocal ice men will begin harvesting their crop early next week. ', Miss Mary Fields of Norwich Town s visiting her cousips, Mr. and Mrs. John Fiélds. s Mrs. Charles Youngs of Wi'limantic was a recent visitor at the home of " ka5 Mller Spomt BT, £ sa M. ler spent Sun ‘with his mother in Groton' i < NIANTIC. Surprise Visit on Wedding Anniver- sary—Clarence M. Loomis Leaves Lightship Service. A surprise was given Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Beckwith by a number of friends at their home in Grand street Monday evening. Among those present were Mrs. Samuel Rogers, Jr., Miss Mabel Tracy, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Man- waring, Mr. and Mrs. James Bond, The affair was “arranged in*honor of the sixteenth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Beckwith and proved a plez affair. Light refreshments were served before the evening’s en- tertainment came to a close. General News. Dr. and Mrs, Willlam W. Leonard and Miss Lucile Peck of Norwich spent Sunday with Dr. Leonard’s parents, Station Agent and Mrs. Charles Leon- ard, In Grard street William G. Phyall was in New York Wednesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Libby are spending the winter with Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Duchette and other relatives in Norwich. Mrs. J. C. Dorman, who has been suffering with grip, able to be about, John W. Coroley and George W Peirce were in New London Wednes- day. Miss Grace Merry, o has been iting friends in Hartford for a few days, has returned home. Miss Addie Manwaring of New Ha- ven has been visiting relatives 1in town, Henry P. Hilliar, proprietor of East Lyme trolley station, was in Lyme Tuesday. To Go On Lightship. Frank Beckwith, who has been in the employ of the New Haven road ot Clinton for several months, has given np work there and will soon go aboard the Cornfield Point light Clarence N. Loomis, w has been in the government service on a light- ship for some time, has resigned and ! go into the fishing business in the spring with J. E. Clark at Point Judith. Miss Helene Goering is spending a few days with Mrs. Alice Loomis at Riverview. ® Miss Flora Clark, Mrs. Charles Leon- ard, Mrs. Edward , Mrz, D, C. Quinley, Mrs. F. . rs. G. R, Coates, Mrs. W. F r, Mrs. Eliza. | beth Hill were New London visitors this week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Manwaring and granddaughter, Miss Addie Man- waring, spent Wednesday at their cot- tage in Pine grove. Mrs. Harry Angelo and daughter, Miss Milicent, and Miss Gertrude Bryant of New York were Pine grove visitors Monday. SALEM. Pleasureable Social—Icehouses Filled— Chadwick-Gordon Marriage. The Salem grange held its regular meeting in Grange hall on Tuesday evening, Jan. 19. A report from the meetings of the State grange in Hart- ford was read by Worthy Lecturer Harry Rathbun. The icy condition of the roads pre- vented a large attendancs at the social held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Darling on ‘Thursday evenire but those who did attend spent a very pleasant evening Refreshments were served. | On_Friday evening a company of friends was delightfully entertained at the home of S:lectman and Mrs. E. L. Latimer. Mnsic and dancing afforded the guests much pleasure. Alva Morgan superintended the fill- Ing of the icehouse at Music Vale farm last week. Selectman G, J. Murray and C. L Beebe were also fortunate in securing their ice last week. Chadwick—Gordon. Hon. E. M. Chadwick, representative in the state legislature, has becn ri ceiving the congratuiations of his friends because of his recent marriage with Miss Edith Gordon. Henry Williams is ill at his home in | the south part of the town. He is at- tended by a physician from Hambur, Miss Martha Rogers was. taken sud- | denly and seriously ill on Sundgy af-| ternoon, but is slightly improve | Ralph Williams of Willimantic was in town this week, called here by the| fllness of his brother, Henry Williams Miss Laura Peabody, teacher of the Central school, spent home near New Lon. 5 LeRoy Balley w the gue cousin, Clyde Ray, ring t} Mrs. M. R. Sieafried has ret Crystal Spring farm after spenc short time with her daughter, Mr: R. Balley. Howard A. Rix was a recent vi in New London. unday he n. Thomas Mur Carl Rogers Thomas A. Day re recent calle: Colchester. Has Purchased Farm. Erie E. Mitchell cha | farm and building i ner, Gardner Lake. | Miss Pearl Brown was the guest of | the Misses Anabel and Lena Avery on Tuesday. ed u I the Mitchell’s cor- at MOHEGAN. Sawmill Moved to Rhode Island—Local : Notes, William Hascott of Trading Cove was calling upon friends in this place ‘Tuesday. Improvement is being made to the house of Mrs, M. Fillmore. G. R. Sanders was a business v sitor in Norwich the first of the week. He is suffering with his ey A merry company recently gathered at Cosey Corner and spent the even- ing. They were entertained hy Harold Germain with his violin The sound of the whistle of the sawmill on the Fitch fafm has ceased, as the mill has been taken to Rhode Island, where they have another large contract. é There was a small attendance at the church service on Sunday morning owing to the bad weather. LEONARD BRIDGE. C. R. Strong is attending the poul- tryman’s meeting in Hartford this week. Among the Norwich visitors Tues- day were Judge A. G. Kneeland and H. J. Williams. Mrs. Dawley of Willimantic is stay- ing with L E. Cummings for a few weeks, Ice ten inches thick is being har- vested this week. Mr. and Mrs, William Cummings and daughter were recent callers in this place. Stormy Sundays have been the rule this month, Last Sunday there was no service at the Exeter Congrega- tional church LEBANON. Entertaining Sp from Honolulu— Native Lemon Weighs Eleven Ounces —Tidings from Former Pastor. The speaker in the Congregational church last Sundsy was a native of Honolulu, a young man of fine phys- ique and an enthusiastic and impress- ive speaker. He is preparing for mis- sionary work among his peopie. He has good command of the ¥Knglish lan- guage, having been in this country about two years, and proposes to be here two years longer. His mornng and evening discourses were mostly descriptive of the Hawaiian Islands and the remarkable changes that have taken place there within the last cen- tury. The speaker, Mr. Akaika Akane has bright hopes for the rapid civil fl;ld religious development of his peo- ple. The mercury has been down to zero only once and so far very little snow Mrs, F. P. Fcwler has recently pick- | ed from her lemon tree a fine specimen of jts fruit. One lemon weighed 11} ounces, while an average lemon, taken | from the store, perhaps a Fiorida lem- on, weighed cnly four ounces. Thirty Inches of Snow. A letter from Rev. Stephen Smith recnetly transplanted from Lebanon, to Port Angeles, Wash., states that | they were bl2ssed with 20 to 3¢ i!\clms: | of snow in bis city and vicinity, and had just been shaken up by an earth- qucke that “frightened both saints and sinners.” Farmers are now gathering their an- nual ice cro vhich has attained an average thick of ten incnes. Mrs. W. L. pencer has gone to Springfield, Mas to visit her daugh- ter, Mrs. Norman Pultz. Mrs. Fred M. Taylor. who recently had a serious relapse, is agaln conva- lescent. Rev. Bugene Smith expected to preach in tional church tomorro TASHWILLETT. Obituary Notes of the Week—Personal ) Mention. of Hartford is the Congrefa- Mrs. Oliver S. Miller, who died Sun. day evening at the home of her son- In-law, William Kilroy, at Yanti a daughter of the late Avery N, Ec- cleston, a lifelong resident of Ashw! lett, and the early lfe of Mrs. Miller was passed here. Aft g her marriage to Mr. Miller they were residents for several years of Clinton, the home town of Mr. Miller. Returning to this place more than forty years ago, Mr. Miller purchased the Denison Wheeler farm, where they resided until the death of the husband and father, in June, 1903. Thers were ten children by this union, four of whom have died. | Mrs. Miiler was a typical New England | housewife and a conscientious Chris- | tian, having been identified with the Methodist denomination. Mrs. Frederick Gardner of Westerly is tha guest of local friends and rela- tives. The body of George A. Lamphere was brought from Mystic fer burial at Vol- untown Tuesda ‘W. W. Billings spent Sunday with his family here. Mr. Billings is em- ployed as surveyor at Tillinghast's steam sawmill, now located in Canter= bury. A number of local residents aatend- ! ed the funeral of John A. Sweet, held Sunday morning at the Voluntown Baptist church. There was a very large attendance. The Rev. Eli Dewhurst officiated. Burial was*in the Kenne- dy cemetery. ” Relatives liere of Mrs. Courtland Pierce have been notified of her death in Montville. Mrs. Pierec's husband, who died many years ago, was a son ivf the late Freeman Pierce of Ashwil- ett. WORTH LYME. Annual Business Meeting of Baptist Chyrch—Officers Elected. The annual busin s meeting of the Baptist church was held on Tuesday morning, when the following officers were elected for the coming year: Ex- ecutive. W M. Si th- ingmen, J. W. Stark, O. S. Jewett; ush- William Stark, Leslie Rogers. Attended Johnson Funeral. 2 Rathbun, Miss Emily . 8. Jewett and Roscoe Jewett | attended the funeral of Van Buren Johnson in Hartford Monday Notes. . S.Jewett mads a business trip to ence, R. I, TecenT Will Kingsley of who been at Warren Roge . past k, retnrned to her home in Salem | and family. were Jewett's Wednes- i + HAMBURG. Jottings and Notes. Miss Dorothy Dani in Old Lyme Wednesday. Fred Kihg of SAybrook was in town on a business trip Monday. /Miss Wilhelmina Hall is the guest of ner s Mrs. Roberts, this week. Mrs. Fred King and Miss Mabel Martin are ests of their parents, Mr. and M Lawrence iceboat on the skaters ars Personal Interesting was a caller | his <. The the cold speeding X | | { i c e Eugene Peck and little daugh- ter, Anna, of Millington, have been the ner sister, Mrs. Clarence | this week. 1 was no evening service Sun- . owing to the absence of the lead- The public hall L. B. soclety will meet at the ext week as usual. Anderson ich supplied pulpit last morning. A Sunday Ir. Adams of Waterbury will preach next Sunda Miss Mary Chapman has resumed her duties as teacher in this district. Miss Sarah L Palmer spent Sunday at_her home here. Miss Louise Thompson was home for over Sunday. Harris Boardman, ‘r.. is ricovering from an atack of bronchitis, under the care of Dr. Lewis of Ashaway. Mrs. Mabel Childs and daughter have returned to her father's, after spend- ing two weeks with friends. George Edmond is spending a few days at his home in Greeneville, John Williams has moved from Palmertown to the house with C, F. Morgan and will haul timber for Til- linghast & company. Some of the haciendas in the Mexi- can state of Durango contain a million or more acres FIELD LEDYARD. Activity of Baraca Club—Useful So- ciety Organized—Miss Rathbun Re- signs. Miss Ella Norman hasgone to Ken- tucky to visit her sister, Mrs. Harry Myers. The Young Men's Baraca club met at the parsonage Friday evening. It was voted to give a public entertain- ment and plans for the same were outlined. Dr. Nathan' G. Gray, by in- vitation, gave an_interesting and in- structive talk on the horse, his anato- my, digestion and assimilation. Sat- urday the club met and helped the pastor, Rev. Mr. White, cut wood on the parsonage farm. Thirteen ewre present. The dinner hour was spent socially at the parsonage, where din- ner was served, Mrs. White proving a hospitable hostess. Highway Improvement Society. Noyes' B. Allyn is to organize a new society improvement of the highway vn, to be known as “The L vard Highway Society The agreement is as fol- We, the und: gned, do agree to take out of the highway or public roads of t town, or from the gutters on the side of the road. vne rock each Improvement year for the period of five years, or five rocks in all. If convenient, will do this less than the five years, at our own expense, for the purpose of im- proving the roads of the town.” Many. in town have already become members and it is expected that every man will join the new society. Union Prayer Meeting. meeting was held at » of Warren Allen on the ! rquetanuck road on Thursday even- ing. Change in Teachers. Miss Geneva Rathbun of Mystic has resigned icher in district No. 11, Miss Linda Richmend of Preston has taken her place. 3 Various Matters. Gilbert Rogers, who owns the Nor- man farm and who has peddled milk m Norwich for several years, has given up his milk rout is much sickness in the town. Mumps and the grip are prevalent. enator Allyn spent Sunday with relatives in New York. Mrs. Walter Dewey and Mrs. Henry Meech of Old My: ere calling on ¥ Sunday. Mrs. Harry Denison is able to re- sume her duties as teacher in district No. 7. Ernest Lamb has been cutting fod- der for James W. Holdridge. VOLUNTOWN. Clothing Store Burglarized—Foresters’ Visitation to Jewett City. The Rev, J. V. E. Belanger assisted at the forty hours’ devotion at the Sacred Heart church, Taftville, on Monday and Tuesday. George A. Dawley, who recently had his toes crushed by his feam, resumed his duties as teamster on Monday. Stole Fourteen Pairs of Trousers. Durmg Saturday or Sunday night some person broke into the clothing store of Mr. Goldberg and got away with fourteen pairs of trousers. Charles Hammond of Stonington is a business visitor in town, The funeral of John Sweet took place on Sunday from the Baptist chrrch. The Rev. F. Dewhurst, pastor, officiated. There was a large attend- ance of relatives and friends and there were ma beautiful floral forms. Rurial w: in the family plot at Rob- bins' cemetery. Foresters Visit Jewett City. On Tuesday evening the full degree staff of Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A., accompanied by a good sized dele- ion of members, went to Jewett where they initiated a cla ndidates in an impre p iving many compliments they did their w At the conclusion of the ceremonics refreshments were served and a good time enjoyed by all. The degree team will work a class of can- didates fat the next meeting of Court Liberty on Monday, Feb. 1st. Dr. Frank Cole of Jewett City was | in town on Wednesday. The body of Joseph Lanphere of | stic was brought to this place on | Wednesda, 1in Rebbins' cem- etery. Deace: a former resident of the town and was well known here. Cit about 23 manner, for the ability with which CLARK’S FALLS. Local Relatives Attend Funeral Ser- vices of Mrs. S. Almira Miller— | Helpful Labors of Rev. W. F. New- ton. | has returfied Mrs, | . Main with her sister, Katie Thomas #t Newport. Attended Mre. Miller's Funeral. Mr. and Mrs. ce Palmer attend- cd the funeral services for Mr: er's aunt, Mrs. S. Almira Mille | Ashwilleft -¢ | "~ the noon. Mrs. oldes daushter of Avery N. Eccleston and | his “wife, Sallie Ray. ree brothers | and two' sisters have preceded her to the heav land: Lucy, wife of W. A. Milliken: Emaline, wife of Bdwin Te low of Providenc who died in Towa; Frank Eccl Lebanon, and Stephen Eeccleston, 1 the greater part of his life Ashwillett. Three brothers: who at Nathan leston of Glasgow, John D. Eccle- ston of Jewett City and H. Clinton E cleston of North Stonington, also, at- tended the funeral services. Of M Miller's immediate family, five daug] ters and two sons and grandchildren were able to attend Rev. Mr. Newton's Evangelistic Labors Rev. William H. Newton has held meeting this week at Clark’s Falls chapel, and has visited the shut-ins and ministered to them. PRESTOK. Well Attended—Ice Inches Thick—Personals, Dance Seven Miss Alice Kennedy of Lisbon re- cently visited her brother, Ernest Ken- nedy. The dance in Geisthardt's hall Jan- uary 22 was largely attended. George W. Savage recently “visited William_Bagley. Mrs. Nathan H. Hall has returned to Lyme, where she is caring for her mother, who suffered g shock. Mrs. Gustavus A. Holden entertain- ed her mother, Mrs. Nellie Peabody, and grandmother, Mrs. John Burdick, of Westerly this week. Mrs, Burdick will remain for a time. Miss Mary McAvoy of Norwich vis- ited at her home Tuesday. Miss Edith Rouse has been confined to_her home with the grip. rmers are feeling more encour- aged about getting ice. It is already 7 imches on some ponds. K Mrs. James B. Bates left last week for North Dorset, Vt, where she will spend a few days with her mother, Mrs. W. Henry Miss Mary McAvoy of Greeneville was a recent visitor in this vicinity. Many are making the most of the good skating on the nearby ponds. THE AGTION OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVED., The New London People Back of Them—Mr. Clarence i'!._ Broley—The Trolley Line to Run on a Fifteen Minute Sched.nlc—l:irfi Class anladofldw Change Conditions—Fishing in Lake Konomoc—A Prospective Mayor for New London. Although Adgie Burns declared in the superior court at Norwich that she was the wife of Clarence H. Bro- ley of Centerdale, R. L, and that they took a southern trip together, to rave an alibi, to help her case, indicating friendship at the time of the alleged heinous crime, Mr. Broley has taken very little interest in the trial. He did, however, attend court, Wednes- day, and testified briefly of the south- ern trip, although his testimony and Addie’'s did not agree in detail. Mr. Broley, while in New London, was not considered in the Jow grade that cir- | cumstances indicated. He opened the Turkish baths, later conducted a fruit and produce store, was well be gentlemanly and courtcous and d with some of the most respec- e of New London young men, The night befcre he went to the suverior court session in Norwich Mr. Broley entertained at the Broley ho- tel in Centerdale the members of the Centerdale team, champlons of the Providence amateur bascball league. Every member of the team and the officers of the league enjoyed an old- fashioned turkey supper and all that went with it. Mr. Broley is manager of the Centerdale team and. evidently without thought of the trial and trib- ilation of Addie, made matters pleas- ant for his guests. While not directly interested in base- ball-when in New London, Mr. Broley has shown that he knew how to man- age a team that won the champion- ship, The league pennant, the gift of Hugh Duffy of the Providence Grays, was on exhibition and admired bv the play who worked to win it under the guidance of Manager Broley. Duf- fy sent his regrets and extended his best wishes to Manager Broley and his players for grand work during the season. : “The only thing would be a tip from Manager Broley as to how to win presi lent of the league, paid high tribute to Manager Broley, whose leadership has resulted in Cen- terdale landing pennants in two suc- cessive years. It is evident that Broley is as pop- ular with his Rhode Island as he was with his New Lendon associates, Although a trio of appeals have been taken from the decision of the county commissioners by those who have been denied liquor licenses, the action of the commissioners is approved by the people of New London in general. Some consider the appeals as a bluff in order that these saloonists may continue in business pending -action or the appeal, instead of going out of the business forthwith. The com- missioners have cvidently given care- ful consideration to every apolicant, and also, of course, to the evidence and claims of the remonstrants, and their decision is . apparently what would have been the decision of the dear public, There has been improve- ment in the conduct of the liquor busi- ness in New London since the reform work of the Committee of Fifteen was commenced. There is room for re- form work along other lines before the committee Is formally discharged. After considerable persuasion on the part of the common council committee the street railway management has consented to adopt the fifteen in- stead of the twenty-minute schedule, ~OLD MYSTIC. Norwich Pastor Occupied Pulpit—Re- cent Visitors in Town—Filled House | With Six-Inch lce. Thomas Peabody guest at the and preached evening services from Nor- parsonage | at both , Sun- Rev. wich d daughter Dor- mantic i ville visitors y from the W fon, were Gurl T. Chamt, and Mrs, Cham- berlin spent Tuesday at Chaffeeville, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Yeo- | mans hel Simonds has been ill for e of the spent a_pleasant afternoon Wednesday with Mrs. Otis Conant ng aprons and blocks for quilt for the Jadies' social benevolent adies’ aid society of the Bap- | church met Wednesday evening | with the president, Mrs. Oscar F.| Crumb. ! Mr, and Mrs, Charles H .De; and his daughter Mvra are guests for a time of Mrs. Denison’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Burrows. Miss Mary Harris Dean is recover- ing from a short illnes: i Mrs, William D. Beckwith has re- turned to her home in Smith street, after g two wecks' visit to her broth- er-in-law afd - sister. Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts of Waterbury. \ Edwin Lamphere has filled his ice house \\'"h\ice six inches in thickness. Borough Brevities. Albert F. Crumb of Groton borough was a local caller Tuesday Albert C. Bennett of Center Groton is calling on local friends Wednes- Y. The Epworth league held a social in the M. E. rooms over Horace O. Williams' store Friday evening. Miss Mabel Adelia Haley has re- turned from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Maria Jones of New London. Mrs. Hiram Holdredge has returned from New London, where she attend- ed on Monday the funeral of her brother, John L. Fitch. Mrs. Carrie Thurber of Poquonnoc s the guest Wednesdgy of her sis- ter, Mre. Oscar F. Crumb, Frederick A. Barnes is able to be out after a month's jllness. Mrs. Edwin Lamphere of Elm cot- tage was a recent guest of her broth- er and sister, Mr. g Mrs. James Paul Brown of Noank. Mr. and Mrs, William R. Hull and daughters, the Misses Virgie and Hel- en, attended on Wednesday the fu- neral of Mrs. Hull's mother, Mrs .Mil- ler, which was held at Yantic. o Mrs. William Shank of Ledyard is suffering from an _illness, Charles Q. Eldridge of Riverview bas been suffering for the past month from a carbuncle on the left side of his neck. NORTH STONINGTON. ~— ceived a petiti provement must not sidered thoroughly representative, for th fifty years ago! actually favor such action in the spe- | Baptist church, Lecture by Dr. Winship of Boston, ‘Editor of Journal of Education— New Assistant Librarian. Rev, Lucian Drury attended the con- ference of the'Baptist ministers of New London and vicinity held ‘with the First Baptist church in Norwich Mon- day. Miss Louise Merrill of the Shunoc strict has been appointed assistant ibrarian at the Wheeler library. Mrs. Ephraim W. Maine, who has been critically ill at the home of her daughter in Providence, is better. - Rev. Dr. A, E. Winship, editor of and if the patrons are real good it iis probable that the ten-minute schedule will be adopted before the coming of the good old summer time. In order to make the runs in fifteen minutes without an increase in cars and crews, it will be necessary for patrons to assist the motormen by complylni with the new Instructions. Patrons must get on and off the cars more quickly and be at the des- ignated stopping places on time, as there will be no more special accom- modation stops, nor will there be those annoyving stops 4t the car barn for trivial excuses and just long enough to cause patrons to miss connection with the steam railroads. Neither will there be unnecessary delays along the line just for the mo- torman eto get even witr some indi- vidual passenger who desires to leave town in a trian that closely connects with the trolley car. These things have been done under the twenty-min- ute rule, but cannot be continued and make running time under the new schedule. Mayor Armstrong has stated his po- siticn plainly in the proposed new city and county building matter, and an- nounces that he does not propose to try to infiuence anyone as to their ac- All that he has done has been compliance with the expressed tion. in wishes of the people and the venomous darts of carping critics will have no effect upon him, he says. He has re- n for a special city meeting for a farther consideration of the subject and as the required num- ber of signatures are affixed he is re- quired to call that meeting, and, after consultation counsel, has decided that the meeting with the corporation will be held Monday, Feb. 8, that date being convenient for those most con- cerned. Personally, he would prefer some other date, as he wiil be.unable to be in New London on that day. So Seajor Alderman Downey will preside at the session and the mayor cannot be charged with attempting to defeat those who are opposed to beauuryufi uc I the city with a building that is my needed for city and court purposes, the basis of some of the opposers being that the credit of the building im- be credited to Mayor Armstrong’s administration. There are citizens of excellent stand- ing in New London, men who are ¢ u- o really advocate expending within $25,- 000 of the sum required from the city new building in making repairs to a wcoden building 224 years old and to a brownstone structure bullt over These gentlemen will cial city meeting, and then their less enlightened followers wonder why New London Jjoesn't progress, doesn't grow as fast and healthy as some other | cities, Norwich, for instance. Perhaps some of these same men, boys, heard George Francis Train. lec- ture In Lawrence hall and perhaps ap- plauded his remark: “What New Lon- dor most neads is a dozen or two first class funerals.” This remark was made halt a century ago, and there have been many funerais since, but the general conditions have not ma- terially changed. It has céme to light that Charley Fields, keepar of the New London light and expert salt and fresh water fisherman, is one of the mainstays of the Crol bill presented in the state legislature whic! permits in Lake Konomoc, the source of ew London’s water supply. Charles takes exception to the statement that it is a case of the ‘“classes the sses,” but that the plan 1s to let ain_ who _can furnish a bond of $100, to observe the laws of sanitation, to fish in the lake, not from boate, but from the shore, thus lessening the llabllity <f contamination. Charles says that unless the privile, of fishing under these conditions, the fish will become so numerous that it will become necessary to seine the lake. Well? That could be done with- out endangering the public health, and all who willed could have a free meal or two on black bass or perch or plck- erel, the Interested fishermen not ex- i 11 posed that the / It was generally sup inland fishermen here and hereabou went a fishing for the rt there was in it. There would be as much sport fishing In Lake Konomoc, where the fish have not been disturbed for over thirty years, as yanking a sea bass, blackfish or a codfish from well filled fieh cars connected with local markets. It would be almost as as_shooting a caged tame squirrel New London is fortunate in having s supply of pure, wholesome water and it is not well to take chances of con- tamination just to accommodate a few fishermen competant to furnish a bond of $100 for observance of the regula- tions. When the health of the people of the city, every man, woman and child, is at stake, it is wise to let well enough alone. With the mayoralty election nine months away, a group of men who re- sort In the back room of a downtown grocery store and style themselves the Down Town Reudlng club have wunch- ed a candldate for the republican party without taking the present chief nn’. istrate into consideration for renomi- nation. The group is composed in the main of yacht captains, with a s k- ling of landlubbers, and all stai n of excellent standing. g-::; part of the lnunchlnf is ti e can- didate is a winner, it nma ted, and would rezeive unanimous i he consented to ce a real candidate tor the high and honorable office. It is not the first time that Charles H. Klinck has been suggested as may v of New London, and he is easily the people’s church. Mr. Klinck is & pro- gressive business man and a might; successful one, too, and al modest and reserved in makeup Is just the kind of timber for a - date mayor. He is very inters ested in city affairs'and In” ican politics, and of late years con- sented to serve a delegate to some political conventions; but the only of- fice he ever accepted was the ble one of a presidential elector for and Sherman. In mentioning Mr. Klinck for mayor the Down Town Reading club voiced the sentiment of the people of New London. uld Mr. Klinck accept, the plans of - cratic leaders hoping to elect a deme- cratic nominee by the ald of republ. can votes would be. kn - walley west. Kiink kin lick any democrat who depends on votes of the other party for his political suceess. he consents, Charles H, Klinck will be the next mayor of New London.’ the Journal of Fducation, gave a lec- ture in_this village Wednesday even- ing on The New Boy. The Ladies' society of the Third Baptist church held a business meet- {ing Thursday afternoon at the home H. of Mrs. W. Hillard. . Friends and Relatives in Town to At- tend George W. Darrow’s Funerai— Lodge Has Social Evening. Rev. and Mrs. Earl Damon of Will- ington have returned home after at- tending the funeral of George W. Darrow. Mr. and Mrs, William Williams of South Manchester were here to at- tend the funeral of the former’s broth- er-in-law, George W: Darrow, at Jor- dan. Rev. Joseph Brown of New London attended the funeral of G. W. Dar- and Mrs. James McNaughton are home from a visit with friends at Millstone, William Williams painful filness, ° Mrs. Fannie Gallup has been seri- ously ill. James Perkins of Jordan is s ill at his home. The wife of the pastor of the First Mrs. Brewer Board- is out, after a rious- Iy man, at her home. Dance Follows Lodge Meeting. Jordan lodge, held a meeting at A. Monday evening. Routine business s transacted, after which refresh- ments were served, followed hy a dance for the young.people of the vil- lage. Judge Gallup is suffering with a se- vere cold at his Jordan home. Wednesday afternoon the ladies' aid society met in the church parlors and gave one of their famous suppers Ameng the callers were Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Gardner, Mr’ and Mrs. Elijah Potter and daughter, Mr, and Mrs. J. Henry Beckwith, Mr. and Mrs. Cruttenden and Mrs. R. W. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. H. Willis Manwarring, Leverett Dimmock, W. H. Moore and other Waterford members of the W. W. Perkins P. W. R. C. were Thurs- day gallers~in New London. Mr® H. Willis Manwarring was in town Thursd Mrs, Mary A. Littlefleld was a city caller Thursday. Five Candidates for Baptism. The meetings at the Baptist church are well attended. On Wednesday evening five candidates presented themselves for baptism on February 7 LIBERTY HiLL. Funeral of William Hale—Can Write 100 Words a Minute. There was an entertainment and supper Thursday evening at the church, the entertainment consisting of two dizlogues entitled “Pussy Wants a Corner” and “Parson’s Perversity.” Patrick Brown, Horace Foote and John Clarke have had their woodpiles sawed by gasoline power. Willlam Hale was buried at Liberty Hill cemctery on Surday. He formerly lived at Village HIIl, but at the time of his death he was with and being cared for by his brother, Isalah Hale. He was 68 years of age. Mrs. Alice Stoughton school at Tobacco street. Student Promoted. Harold Harvey, who is attending business college at Cayote, C Snd In naw sbié to wiite T eobds and in now to write minute shorthand. ; is tucPLu‘ Der LEFFINGWELL. Enjoyable Birthday Party in Honor eof Mrs, H. E. Beard, Cn Monday evening a very enjoyable birthday party was given at the home of Mrs. A. H. Beebe In honor of Mrs. H. E. Beard, a sister of the hostess. Those present were Mrs. H. B. Beard, Mrs. J. C. Leffingwell, Mrs. T. C. Lef- finewell of this place, Mrs. N. R Whiting, Mrs. ‘R. E. Champlin and the Misses Grace Champlin, Elsie and Eve. 1yn Beard of Norwich. Surprise Party. A surprise party was given to Mrs. Cherles Rathbone Wednesday in nuvaor of her birthday. A most enjoyable evening was spent. Refreshments were served consisting of cakes, sand- wiches and coffee. Singing and reci- tations were much enjoyed. Missionary Meeting. The missionary meeting of the First Baptist church of Bozrah was held at Mrs, C. L. Palmer's Wednesday. There were eighteen present. Personals. Mrs, Forrest Lefingwell, who has been ill, is improving. Mrs. Clarence Leffingwell and son Charles spent Sunday in town. Mrs. George Sheldon Is ill at the home of her parents. LAUREL GLEN. Local Fishermen Get Fine Catoh of Pickerel — Fox Takes Another Tur- key. Mrs. Hannah Eecleston of Dennison Hill, whose husband, Gardner Becle- ston, dled two weeks ago, has moved her household goods to this place and is to make her home here with her daughter, Mrs. Dwight Maine. James Maine and son Jesse caught & fine mess of pickeiel from the Laure! Glen millpond one day this week. The many friends of Mrs. Willlam V. Avery are sorry to hear that she is very il at her home in erly. The_foxes have taken another of Dwight Thompson's turkeys, making four in all. CAMPBELL'S MILLS. Elmer Bitgood Out With Challenge. William W. Tanner, who has been sick for the past two weeks, Is not im- proving. William Congdon, who bas been i1 for the past week, is still confined te the house. Mr. Pluf. who lives Beach pond, is seriously Il — Jared Gallup has been in New York the past week on busine ‘Elmer Bitgood, the strong man, says he will give $100 to the man that will lift more than he can. Charles Hopkins has bought several tracts of timberland near here. His sawmill is running full time. near . hasg to the dk:!lfln'n"flhu HANOVER. Intaresting Papers Read at Meeting of Missienary Society. The Woman's Missionary society was largely attended on Wednesday afternoon at the house of Miss Sadie Bennett. The programme was charge of Mrs. James Henry. Pa, were read by M Standish, m Warwick and Miss Peck. A duet sung by Mrs. Park and Miss Refreshments were served by eas. ads Del Adams of Boston was et hemse last Sunday. 4 Harris of New Londom is via- - Miss fting Mrs, Campbell