Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 6, 1909, Page 9

\ I The Business and Social Life of Every Town and Settlement Reflected in These Columns. NEW LONDON COUNTY. " . GOSHEN. Young People’s Literary Society Pre- sent “In Old New England"—Very Successful—14 Inch lce. On Thursday evening the Goshen Young People’s Literary society pre- aonted a rural comedy drama in four acts, entitled “In Old New England,” in Academy hall. The hall was filled to overflowing; there was hardly + standing room. Quite a number came from other places, among them a party of 28 young people on a strawride grom Colchester. it was one of the best entertainments ever given by the club, and by request it is to %be re- peated. Following was the cast of characters: Jedediah Perkins, William T. Curry; Tom Perkins, Bennie R. York; David Angell, George L. Thomas; Lem Has- kins, Edwin K. Jones; Hezekiah Slo- cum, Willie Thomas; Robert Percival Montgontery, Archie R. Curry; George Washington Lincoln Jackson, Bdward W. Jones; Mrs. Perkins, Marguerite B. York; Araminta Perkins, Mrs. Ed- win K. Jones; Gladys Angell, Hattie M. York; Minervy Ann Johnson, Ber- that A. Lathrop. Arthur H. Chaepman of Colchester ‘was a caller here Sunday. A. E. Lyman of Columbia spent a few davs with friends here this weex. Mr. and Mes. Bdwin K. Jones and daughter, Mary, have been visiting friends in Portland. Jared Perkins' daughter, Hattie, is - sick with pneumonia. Charles Lamb Cut 14 Inch Ice. Farmers have about finished har- vesting ice. Charles B. Lemb of Leb- anon was cutting ice of excellent qual- ity 14 inches in thickness this week. Sawing Ship Timbe C. L. Brockett has been sawing a large quantity of heavy ship timber. Mr. Brockett is moving his steam saw- il this week to a nearby wood lot he recently bought. OBITUARY. } Miss Grace B. Thomas, The death of Miss Grace B. Thomas, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Thomae, of Goshen, occurred Friday morning. Miss Thomas had been in failing health for sbout a year. She possessed a bright, sunny disposition ®nd had a large circle of friends who mourn her lose. As a member of the Goshen Congregetional church she was @ regular attendant and took a deep Pnterest in its religious work. An ac- tive memoer of the Goshen Young Peo- ple's Soclety of Christian Endeavor, ehe tried to walk “In His Steps.” fiss Thomas was a lover of music and elonged to the Goshen choir. She was n accomplished teacher, having Lugm successfully in schools in this town and other places. She was 23 years of age; besides her father and mother, leaves three ' brothers, George L., Willie ana Clarence Thom- L E8 FRANKLIN. t Ladies' Aid Sécisty Gives Supper and Social—News_ ltems of the Week. The Ladies’ Aid society gave a very enjovable supper and soclal at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong Wednesday evening. There were sev- eral sleighing parties present from the surrounding towns. Among the num- ber was a party of 25 from Norwich. Puring the evening there were games and music. A social time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Hermon Gager was a Norwich wvisitor on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Arad Manning and son, Tugene, and Mrs. Annie Park and Miss father of Yantic were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ayer on Sunday. Post cards have been received from BMiss Ella Smith, who is spending the $vinter in Daytona, Fla. Personals. Miss Faith Gager started Tuesday for Asheville, N. C., where she will #pend a few weeks for her health. Mrs. Albert Tryer and sons, Kenneth nd Albert, of Willimantic, were the ocent guests of her sister, Mrs, Lioyd yer. Mrs. Hermon Gager and Mrs. Fred Race attended the supper at the chufch n South Windham Wednesday even- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hyde of Will antic were recent guests of Mr: ermon 2 Miss Ethel Manning was a recent yisitor at Lakeside farm. Mr. Fred Avery and Miss Lois Burn- am of Willimantic were recent Frank- n visitors. Many of the farmers have completed Blling their ice houses. Mrs. George Ladd attended the sup- r at tire church in South Windham ‘ednesd: evening and recited sev- selections In her usual pleasing [ el i CLARK’S FALLS. Eoon Veltman Wedding—George Ec- | cleston Lost Valuable Colt. Arthur M. Ooon and Miss Phebe Weltman of Stonington were matried by Calvin A. Snyder, justice of the e, at North Stonington village on .-25. Mr. and Mrs. Coon are to be- n housekeeping in this village. Their iends wish them happiness and pros- perity. * Mr. and Mrs. Eorace F. Palmer were The ‘fuuu of George W. Burdick and Em ly in Ashawny Sunday afternoon. re. Burdick, who has ill for mome time, is some improved. Mrs. Mary J. Muine has returned om a visit with her sister, Mrs. Katie 'homas, at Newport. . Bdwards was In this place George ®n_business Tyesday. . Hattie Crandall and eon, Alvah, called on Mrs. Helen way, onday Afterno rl yflen nrr;ac the mall for Richmond while he is get- in fee. r. and Mrs. John Perry and son, . vielted with Mr. and Mrs. Mal- 'y Maine at Canonchet Sunday. Colt Choked to Death. Gegrge Becleston lost a valuable colt Fecemtly. The animal was fastened th & strong rope around fits neck. floor broke through amd it was oked to death with the rope. George leaton lives on the place one owned Polly Sutcliffe. B YAWBUX VALLEY. '/ Miss Elsie Chapman of Westerly was & guest at Frank Tranibell’s recently. fi:. G D. , who has been very i is much better. , Anna and mother Pendleton Hill Sunday. first of the week with' W. L. Maine and family. ‘way Maine were ‘Maine’s Tuesday. 4 OLD MYSTIC. L. T. L. Meeting—iceman Brown Har- vested Ten-Inch Ice—Library Com- mittee of M. E. Sunday School Met— Personal and Social Notes. The Loyal Temperance Legion met ‘Tuesday at 3.30 p. m. in the, Methodist conference room. \ Mr. and Mrs. Charles Q. Eldridge of Riverview visited Mystic Tuesday. Miss Allis Babcock has returned to her home at North Stonington after a visit to Mr, and Mrs. John R. Babcock and Miss Susan H. Babcock. Miss Mary Reiners of Mystic was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Burrows. Rev. Benjamin M. Deniston and Su- perintendent Horace O. Williams, the library committee of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school, held a meet- ing Tuesday evening at the residence of Miss Mary Harris Dean in Main street. William A. Burrows was on over- Sunday visitor with his wife and son and daughter, Amos and Ella. “The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday evening with Mrs. William D. Beckwith of Smith street. Mrs. Elizabeth Main and two chil- dren were recent guests of Mr, and Mrs. Danlel Main of Ledyard. Ten Inch Ice. Wilfred A. Brown, the Old #ystic ize dealer, has been harvesting ice from the village lake since Monday which 4s ten inches in thickness. Notes. The United Workers of the M. E. church met last week with Mrs. Abby B, Dewey of Smith street. Mrs. Henry Fitzpatrick and little son John are lests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bdward Stapelyn, of | Burnett's Corners. Miss Mabel Adelia Haley, Miss Mary Harris Dean, Miss Florence Johnson. Miss Maude Horton The Woman's Christian Temperance union_met Friday at 3.30 p. m. with Mrs. Jane H. Dean in Main street. Mrs. Charles S. Bennett of the Ben- nett homestead farm was a Mystic visitor Wednesday. E. Welles Mitchell was calling on Mr. and Mrs. George Koch, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Dennis and Mrs. Isabel Miles and Miss Matilde Holloway on Wed- y. ‘Willlam P. Welles was a Noank call- er Wednesday. Miss Margaret Reeves visited New London Tuesd PENDLETON HILL. Thomas E. Wheeler and Family to Move to Laure! Glen—Miss Palmer Improving. Rev. J. Howard Adams of Water- bury supplied the pulpit Sunday morn- ing and evening. The neighbors of Thomas E. Wheel- er and family regret his contemplated | moving to Laurel Glen, where he has! recently purchased the late Johg Rich- ardson’s farm. Mabel Childs and daughter, left for Sakonnet, R. I, last week, where Mr. Childs is soon to erect a house. Miss Sarah T. Palmer spent Sunday at her home here. She left for Ridge- field the first of the week.. Is Slightly Improved. . News from Miss Julia W. Palmer, who was stricken with paralysis while spending the winter with her niece, Mrs. Nont, in Montclair, N. J., is to the effect that she is able to sit up a short time each day and to recognize her friends. J. Oscar Miner is to take charge of the Robert P. ~almer homestead dur- ing the absence of the family. ‘The thermometer registered the low- est it has this winter the first few days of the present week. Reuben D. Cook of Watch Hill was the guest of his mother on Tuesday. "SOUTH LYME. for Chapel Services—Horse Breaks Through the Ice. Plans Miss Hattie Roath has returned from Ivoryton, after a visit with her —~and- father, Mrs. J. Post. > Mrs. L. Hartig will hold services at the Union chapel this week. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Allan §peirs and daughters, Janet and Mamie, called on friends in this place Sunday. James Smith, John Pickett and Ed- ward Baliley of New London were vis- itors here on Sunday. Miss Athena Douglass of Ashaway is the guest of Mrs. F. R. Peck. Mrs. W. E. Slate and daughter, Janie, visited Mrs. Allan Speirs In Lyme Wednesday. Local ice men are busy haryesting their ice. B. P. Welch spent Sunday with rela- tives in Westerly. * Mrs. David Champion, Jr., cailer in Lyme Tuesday. James Beebe lost a valuable horse this week, the animal breaking through the ice and drowning. Miss Nora Stanton is much improv- ed, after her recent illness. LISBON. Sleighing Party From Preston City. was a William McNeely tn Blissvile Sunday. Deacon E, C. Strong was in wich Tuesday evening. Rev. Mr. Palmer of Norwich occu- pied the Newent church pulpit Sun- day. Mr. and Mr harles Palmer, Jr., of Poquonoc have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. James B. Palmer, Sr. Ernest Kennedy and Frank Palmer drove them up. A party of young people from Pres- ton City went on a sleighing party to this place, stopping at Miss Alice E. Kennedy's. A good t!me was enjoyed by all. A number from here were al- s0_present. Misses Mary Dillon and Ethel Ken- nedy spent Sunday at Versailles with Miss Thursday Weeks. harles Banker of Versailles was in town Tuesday evening. _'LAUREL GLEN. Good Sleighing—Personal Jottings. Mrs. N. T. Maine and son Clyde and Mrs. J. M. Maine attended church at of Versailles was Nor- Miss Ellen Maine has been visiting this week with Mrs. James Maine. Rev. W. H. Newton was visiting the Mrs, Dwight Maine and Mrs. Atta- callers at James ‘The B. B. society met with M¥s. Ai- bert Kuehn at Clark’s Fall Thurs- day. There has been 400d sleighing here since the last snow came. LETTERS -FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES LEDYARD. Military Enroliment Grand List Increased Shot. Completed— $25,000~Fox Mrs. John Weimans, who has been visiting her daughter and other rela- tives in New York, has returned home. Henry A. Gallup, who owns the Sands Gallup farm, has sold the prop- erty to Frederick Crouch. Mr, Gallup purchased this farm for $1,300, sold $700 worth of er, and has now sold it for $1,500. WMr. Gallup has made no plans for the future. ary Enrcliment. The selectmen have enrolled the mil- itia between the ages of 18 and 45; the time for enrolling the same expired February 1. Whole number enrolled 128, post-surgeon certificates 4; serv- ice'in army and navy 3; service In fire company 4; minors 19; number subject to military duty, 117. Increase in Grand List. The board of relief, George W. Palmer, Charles Daboll %nd Calvin R. @in, met on Monday at the town k’s office. The amount of the grand list as left by the assessors, is nearly $25,000 larger than last year. Various Matters. Nelson Holdridge, who underwent an operation at New London. is not Im- proving very rapidly, and it thought another operation may be necessary. Miss Nellie Geer spent over-Sunday at the Geer homestead. 4 Charles’ A. Gray attended the pomo- logical meeting in Hartford this week, Miss KEthel Hewitt visited over Sat- urday with Miss Mildred Plerce at Allyn’s Point. Calvin Hewitt of New London was a Sunday guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S, Hewitt. Charles 8. ,Hewitt his house by the grip. Rev. W. F. White attended the min- isterial association at Norwich Town on Tuesday/ is conflned to Notes. Horace H. Main shot a fine fox on Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Danie] E. Gray were calling on relatives in Stomington on Tuesday, Dr. N. G. Gray is confined to his bed with rheumatism. H. H. Main has finished filling his ice house. James Holdridge has been helping Fred D. Clark of North Stonington harvest ice for Thomas B, Hewitt. LEBANON. Interesting Spelling Match—12 Inch lce Harv, d—Mrs. R. E. Turner Seri- ously Il Rev. Bugene Smith of Hartford The- ological seminary preached morning and evening in the Congregational church last Sunday, and is expected to preach again tomorrow. = The Ladies’ Auxiliary Home and For- eign Missionary societies keep up their regular semi-monthly meetings with good attendance and interest, Mrs. Katherine Sweet Won. An _interesting Christian Endeavor supper and social was held in the par- lors of the First Congregational church last week on Friday evening. A spell- ing match, lasting one hour, was quite amusing. N. S. Loomis and O. L. Pultz were selected to choose thefr spellers. Mrs. Katherine . Sweet was the final victor. : This has been a grand week for the ice harvest, which Is about over. Large quantities of ice about 12 inches thick have been secured, mostly from Chas. B. Lamb's pond. ‘Miss Augusta Pember of Franklin is stopping in town a few days. Presentation Postponed. ‘The Goshen Literary club had ad- vertised to present their play, “In Old New England,” for tonight in Grange hall; but because of the serious illness in the family of William Thomas the play has been indefinitely postponed. Social Deferred. The social which was to have been given by the men of the Baptist church on Friday evening was postponed. Mrs. R. E. Turner is seriously ill, but is more comfortable at present. Surprise Party. A company of the friends of C. S, Goodwin came from Franklin and Leb- anon and gave him a genuine surprise a few evenings ago at his home. Mr. Goodwin proved equal to the oc- casion, and gave his friends a most enjoyable evening. Light refreshments were served. Mrs. J. P. Abel and her mother, Mrs. Alice Peckham, who have been ill, are improving. LEFFINGWELL, ors Coming and Going. Vi Le spent Arand: Chappell of Palmertown Wednesday with Miss Edith Austin, 5% Mrs. Wallace Nichols of Norwich spent Thugsday with Mr. and Mrs. Le- land Pal e Miss AliceiBuckley of Notwich spent Sunday wit] nds in tows. George Shéldon, is slowly recovering. Charles Geisthardt spent Wednesday at his home in_Preston. Mrs. Mary Gpay and Mrs. Charles Rathbone spent Tuesday in New Lon- don. Albert Ross is il Miss Edith Lefingwell was the guest of friends in Norwich Sunday. George Lefingwell is employed by John H. Ford, getting In ice, Mrs. Warren Thompson and Mrs. Edwin Wheeler of Titchville spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs, Albert Ross. Miss Edna Rogers of Salem was a caller in town Tuesday evening. " HANOVER. Meeting of Guild—Honors for Lin- coln’s Memory. The Ladies' Guild met with Mrs, Tarbox on Wednesday afternoon. Eight were present. A food sale was plan- ned. . A sleighing party of children from Baltic called on the Haucver school Tuesday. The observance of Lincoln day will De noted at the church service on Sun- day. The. offering will be devoted to the American Missionary assocjation. Mrs. Frank Way of East Glastonbury has visited here during the week. Lincoln day exercises will be held in the school on Thursday afternoon. GRISWOLD. B William P. Holmes and the Terry brothers have filled their ice houses with good clear ice. Owing to the scarcity of water several are waiting for the second crop of jce, o T. F. Edmond is il and %his friends entertain littleghope of his recovery. Mrs. Ziba Huntington is in a Hart- ford hospital for a slight surgical op- eratior who has been il 3 (ol UNCASVILLE. Church Entertainment Nets $20—R, F. D. Route Lengthened—Social Affairs and Lodge Notes—Death of Mrs. Eg- bert Morgan. The entertainment and supper ‘wiven Friday night by the Ladiés’ Ald so- diety of the Methodist church in the chapel was well attended. The pro- ceeds amounted to about $20. Those who took part in_ the entertainment ‘were Misses Iva, Winnie and Vera Bartlet{, Ivan Chapman, Miss Belle Curtis, s. Charles Hope, Miss May Grover, Miss Nellie Chapman, Elmer Botham, Roy Holmes, Miss Florence and Bessie Holmes. Those who as- sisted at the supper were Mrs. Charles Watson, in charge of the ice cream, Mrs. Ramage, Mrs, Beckwith, Mrs. S. F. Maine, Miss Geer, Mrs. Kate Bolles. Partridges Dead. Several of the last consignment of Hungarian partridges which were re- celved recently have died. The birds are being kept in confinement to- be liberated in the spring. C. E. Sweet and T. J. Haney are caring for them. Mrs. Charles Carter, who has been the guest of relatives at Montville Center, has returned to New York. Mrs. Mahala Rudd of FEkonk has been entertained.at the home of her sister, Mrs. Edwin E. Henry, in Palm- ertown. George Cloutier has left the Uncas- ville Manufacturing - company and is machinist at the Pequot mill and will move to the house in Pequot formerly occupled by A. A, Chase. John Moran of New Haven has been spending a few days with local rela- tives, . Johm B. Lathrop left Thursday to spend a ‘while in New York. Mrs. Arthur Thurber left Saturddy for Bridgeport after visiting relatives in Palmertown. Friday evening Judge and Mrs. Charles G. Turner were pleasantly surprised by friends at their home ‘in Palmertown. Refreshments were seryed during the evening. Among thosg.present were Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Smith, Mrs. Harriet Edmonds, Mrs. John Spencer, Mrs. Mary J. Wright and others. Birthday Celebration. At the home of Mr. and Mrs, Moses Chapman in Palmertown there was a gathering of young people Saturday evening to assist their daughter, Miss Leila Chapman, celebrate her 17th birthday. The young people were en- tertained with games, etc. Refresh- ments were served. Among those pres- ent were William Stark, accompanied by his sister, Miss Marian Stark, and Miss Helen Rogers, all of North Lyme Misses Florence La Bounty, Gertrude Rogers, - Florence Hart, Hilma Rosen- lund, Ella Rosenlund, Minnie Chapel, Marian Henry, Jacob Silversicz, Reu- ben Austin, Leon Allen, Howard Rog- ers, John Hurlbutt, William La Boun- ty. Miss Chapman was remembered with several gifts. There was a meeting of Cochegan camp, Modern 'Woodmen of America, ‘Wednesday evening in Hickey's hall, at which the members made arrange- ments for a reception to which mem- bers ‘will bring their wives and fami- lies. . K. of C. Installation. There was a large attendance at the Installation exercises of Pequot coun- cil, Knights of Columbus, Sunday af- ternoon in Hickey's hall. There was many visitors from out of town, among them James Tevlin of New London. past state deputy, and Thomas Berth of: Willimantic, formerly of Montville and a member of this council as past lgtand knight. The installation cere- monigs were performed by _john W. Cha; ’gbefla&n of Stonington, State dep- uty. The officers installed were: Grand knight, Edwin Curtin; ‘deputy grend knlight, Michael J. Hickey; chan cellor; John J. Drigcoll; recording sec- retary, Matthew J. Walsh; financial secretary, P, FWalsh; treasurer, Peter Tulle; warden, Thomas Doyle; lec- turer, A. Fitzgerald; advocate, John Doyle: inside guard, John Maloney; outside guard, Joseph St. Germaine, Jr.; trustees, John J. Driscoll, Michael J. Hickey and David Walsh. Addresses were made by several of the visitors and refreshments were served. The ypulplt of the TUnion Baptist church. was occupied Sunday by the Rev. Charles Anderson. who is spend- ing his time in Norwich. Children's Party. Mr. and Mrs, Charles M. Beebd en- tertained a party of children in honor of their daughter, Miss Hazel Beebe, Saturday afternoon. Games were played and refreshments served. Those present were Elizabcth Alexander, Alice Alexander, Prentice Alexander, Gladys Beebe, Revere Beebe, Jennie Nelson, Ruth Long, Helen Rogers, Mil- licent Comstock. Coasting and sleighing are good in all parts of the town. Charles Rogers of Hill Top is seri- usly ill. s The members of the Ladies’ Ald so- ciety of the Union Baptist church, Palmertown, gave a supper in the chapel Friday evening. The whist club was entertained Wednesday’ evening at the home of Miss Florence Chapman. Rural Route Lengthened. The free delivery route from the of- fice in this village has been extended. Beginning Feb. 1st the carrier, F. B. Tooker, covers a distance of 24 miles in place of 22 miles. The change in the route is made at the start. The carrier has gone directly up the back road while now he goes down from the postoffice to the Jerome farm before turning on to the back road. The re- same as before. ‘Thames lodge, 1. O. O. held a meeting in the lodge rooms Palmer Memorial hall Tuesday night, at wh! the third degree was worked on a class of candidates. Auction at Collins Place. The farm and household goods, farm- ing utensils and other property of the late Daniel Collins were sold on Mon- day. This was an aiministrator's sale, the administrator being George H. Bradford of Oakdale. There was a large attendance. The best of the | things were bid in by members of the family. The farm and buildings were bought by Mrs.~ James Carver, a davghter of Mr. Collins, for $2,600. Mat: A. Tinker was auctioneer. Death of Mrs. Eobert Morgan. The death of Mrs. Sarah A. Morgan occurred Monday at the home of her nephew, Edmond Rogers, in Oakdale, from a severe attack of grip. Mrs. Morgan’s ancesters were *among the early settlers of New London county. She was the daughter of Henry Tru- man Rogers and Clarissa Cook, born in Montville Feb, 28, 1820. She was a member of the Montville Center Con- gregational church, having joined by profession April 3, 1832, when buf 12 years of age. Previous to her marriage with Egbert Morgan she taught school for several years. Her married lite was spent on a farm ih North Water- ford, near the Montville line. After the death of Mr. Morgan she sold the farm and went to live at the home of hér brothef, the Jared S. Rogers, in Palmertown. Later she went to live at the home of her nephew, Edmond Rofirs. in Oakdale, ‘and remained un-' til her death. She had no children. She is survived by one brother, Albert A. 1, who lives near his son Ed- ) mond, and two nephews, Arthur Rogers | of Norwich, un%u."'mm ‘whom she mainder of the route is practically the, LONDON'S. ATCH DOG OF THE TREASURY _' juub\fiaffney Flaced on Police Retired List—Civil War Veterans on the Police Force ~To Open Lake Konomoc to Fishermen Not Sanitary-Men who Hold Down Cracker Barrels Name Mayors —When Hon. Ralph Wheeler was Mayor of New London " He Closed ‘the Vile Resorts. . There always and there always will be, some independent membef of the New London court of common council who will earn the sobriquet of the Watch Dog of the Treasury. At pres- ent the mantle covers the shoulders of Alderman Car] J. Viets, who seems to be firmly of the opinion that the sal- | ary of the clerk to the board of as- sessors, $1,500 a year, is just $600 too much, and, better yet, in the opinion of the alderman, the office should be abolished. | This office was created less than five ears agv, during the preceding mu- | icipal administration and at that time | it was generally understood that the | office was to be filled by a member of that council. That was one of the reasons why the sals was fixed at $1,500, out of proportion to what is paid other city officials, when the ac- tual amount of service rendered is tak- en_into consideration, But it was not for the selected al- derman to pluck the plum from ‘the political plant. Frederick C. Burrows interposed and was elected to-the of- fice, and served so satisfactorily that he was re-elected by an increased ma- jority. But Fred doesn't happen to drill in the Armstrong-Viets wing of the party; hence fhose tears. The majority of the people do not want Fred Burrows out of office, and so i dicated at the election last Octobe: Alderman Viets does not make this move for economical reasons, - this time, for, with the resolution to abol- ish the office of clerk to the board of”assessors, was another , resolution fixing the salaries of two members of the board of assessors at $750 each and the other at $900, he to give all his time to the duties of the office, in- cluding that now done by the clerk. Not content with these changes, Al- derman Viets made a rap at Tax (ol- lector Charles B. Douglass, who May- or Armstrong and his council of a vear ago threw out of office, but who was re:elected by the present council Mr. Viets would have the salary for that office fixed at $1,500, thereby les- sening Mr. Dougalss’ income under the commission plan. . Action on Mr. Viets' resolution was deferred until. the next meeting, just to give the gentlemen time to consid- er their fate, and to give him oppor- tupity to withdraw, and save himsel from "humfliation. It is not an o portune time to attempt to legislate Fred Burrows out of office, only four months after being elected for a term of four years, A b James Gafindy, after years of faith- ful service, has, al his own request, been placed on the police retired list, | and will be entitled to half-pay for the balance of his life. Mr. Gaffney Is the fourth policeman to be pleced on the retired list for long and honora- | ble service, and all served with cred- it in the civil war. The others retired are Lieut. John White, swho died soon | after retirement. and Mgrtin Cullen and John_ O’Brien Officer Gaffney enlisted in Ngw Lon- don Company A of the Tenth regi ment infantry, in October, 1861, and | has two bullet wounds as reminders oof southern battic fields. He wounded in the engagements at Ros noke Island in February, 1862, and i November of the same ear W wounded at the battle of Kingston, N C. He remained in the service, how- ever, and participated In twenty-sev- en engagements, and -was mustered out by reason of expiration of term of service October 7, 1864, There still two civil war veterans ‘on the active list of the po- lice force, Capt. George Haven ande Joseph Walter. The captain had more militar; experience than anv man in the state. At the outbr volunteer cavalry, became a corporal and was mustered out at the expira- tion of his term in November, 1864. He then enlisted in Company G, New Lon- don, Third regiment, Connecticut Na- tional guard, being promoted step by step for over a quarter of a ceutury, until he became brigade commander and adjutant reneral of the state. It is %enerally conceded by all fa miliar with the facts that General Ha- ven, who earned his high rank from private to general, that he was by far the best goldier that ever command- ed_the Connecticut national guard. Many men who have attained mil tary rank and gdistinction in the state owe it in the’ main to the “square deal” given them by General Haven, notably George M. Cole. the adjutant general, and Willlam E. F. Landers, adjutant general, both of whom have practically life positions with fair-size salaries. Several commissioned officers of the regular army, also, are indebted to the general for their appointments. Gen- eral Haven was certainly an excellent soldier and fills the position of police captain to the satisfaction of the peo- ple of New London. Joseph Walter, now the ranking pa- trolman of the police force, served in the First cavalry with Corporal Haven. Joe was a corporal in H company. the friendship formed between these two comrades has been cemented by long acquaintanceship. When Jc Jjoined the force he was the finest phy Tical specimen of a young man here or hereabouts. Six feet three inches in height, of muscular build, as straight as the traditional Indian, and muscles developed and bardened by the,use of hammer and drill in his trade at stone cutting. 3 Although Joe has “grown gray in the service,” he bears his years without a stoop In his broad shoulders, and his step is almost as agile as when he don- ned the policeman’s blue over a quar- ter of a century ago. Fishy, fishy, bite my bait, | go cap- tain, you go m: Fishy fishy, bite my hook, I ge captain. you go cook. But despite the allurement of local fisher- men who wanted the privilege to fish in Lake Konomoc, the source of New Lon- don’s water supply, the members of the court of common council did not even nibble at the bait. They voted de- cisively against the measure present- {ed in the state legislature by Repre- | sentative Cronin, at the request of a few sporting constituents who want the privilege of fishing in Lake Kono- moc under certain ccnditions. The city health officer declared that fishing in the lake would result in con- tamination, and that the public health would be jeopardized. Some members who like rod and line fishing did not agree with the doctor, but the major- ity of the members did, and the coun- cil, representing the city, is on record as being in opposition to the passage of the resolution in the state legisla- ture. It is well that such jon was taken, for, the sanitary aspect aside, the reso- lution of necessity could only work for the benefit of the classes against the n It se to be a clear case of iegislation, and the bill should be « killed at the earliest opportunity. The men who hold down cracker barrels in the corner grocery have been classed among the wise men for many | ed Mayor when generations. B republican candidate to succe Armstrong next October. ald make note of t fact that ot the only pickles in the jar. the Down Town Reading club.in the Fourth ward, has nominated and elected. with the help of others, a mayor of the city New London, and already the mem- b have nominated an- oters If the Fourth warde: mbership on the nominating ld_act in the in- It this is done, wards' ple. sist on m committe terests of their word. Stephen J. Downey, senlor alderman and frequently acting mayor, shoild be the Jogical Fourth ward candidate. He is now serving his third term as alder- man, and: is one of the most active members of the court of common coun- eil But while this activity continues, it wouid ba well to bear In mind that the Fifth ward, the republican stronghold. is still within the city limits, and that the unopposed alderman from that ward, Captain Thomas A. Scott, may have aspirations for the mayoralty. There never has been a mayor from that ward, and it is understood that Alderman Scott would not object to making a dive for the nominatiem, which would be equivalent to election. It Is well for New London that the dominant political party has within easy reach so much available and sound mayoralty timDer. No mistake would be made in selecting from the Klinck, Scott or Downey stock. It is just a bit coincidental that Hon. Ralph Wheeler, who presided at the trial of Addie Burns, proprietress of a Bradley stret resort, who was convict- ed of heinous crime, and whose con- viction and sertence to prison has had the effect of closing up places in her line of business, was the only mayor of New London who succeeded in clean- ing up the vile resorts in the Bradley street section, and this he did to per- fection. What Mayor Wheeler did in that line other mayors could have done, But for reasons best known to mselves, political or otherwise, the vile business was permitted to contin- ue, and Bradley street has become & | stéench in the nostrils of decent peo- ple. Judge Wheeler's degree of punish- ment has had its effect, and the part, the leading role, taken by State’s Al torney Hull in the important case, is applauded by his respectable fellow- townspeople. Major Hull has glven fair, but indirect, warning to the keep- ers of these places that they must quit the business or suffer the consequences, and even now there are vacant houses in the high priced rentals in the red- light district. Major Hull does things, and he will keep up.the fight against vice until New London is rid of the dens that have given to New London the odious distinction of being the wickedest city in New England. It is about time that the union mu- sicians got together d organized a band or stop their continual interfer- ence in matters that should not con- cern them. These musicians, few in number, and who do not depend om music for a livelihood, seek every op= portunity to prevent the Eleventh band, Coast artillery, from furnishing musle in New London. Now these zealous advocates of un- fon principles, instead of forming & band competent to fill local engage- iments, are busied in their effcrts to have {he war department prevent the band from Fort Wright, Fisher's I and, furnishing the music for the con= cert and ball of the Second company, | Coast artillery, which Governor Lilley |18 to honor by his presence. is band is notin competition with 11 military organization, could n the musiclans’ union if so In- ned, and opnosition under these clr- cumstances seems the helght of folly. men succeed In bar- . Mo ote. the Eloventh band, the Sec- ond company will be obliged to engage {a band from out of town, as there is | none In New London | "Loeal organizations =~ are becoming diegusted with the actions of fkhe union musiclans. At the recent dedi- Elks' home a non-union the civil war he enlisted in Siaod. and 8 New London company E, It Is set up, how that they ngaged, and _at the fantry, serving three months should confiae the nominatidns to their | Hanq oo enlisted, November 22 1861. in Com- |own balliwick. the Fourth ward, and pn-uni pany C, First regiment, Connecticut | kep their fingers out of the other us visiting relatives in New lived, and a niece, Mrs. Emma Lamb, of Groton. She was a sympathetic kind neighbor and very charitable. Her funeral was held from the home of her nephew, Edmond Rogers, in Oakdale, on Thursday. Burial was beside her husband in Comstock’s com- etery. Attended Chapman Auction—Burial of Mrs. Jones in Preston City. A, A. Maine and family of North Sterffigton are moving to Voluntown this week where they are to reside in the future. Local farmers attended a large auc- tion sale of stock, Wednesd t the Edgar Chapman place below Westerly. Walter James has rented the farm and will remove there early in the spring. The sleighing has been fine since Saturday Monday was the coldest day of the winter in this place. Funeral of Mrs. Joseph James. The remains of Mrs. Joseph James were brought from South Windham for burial in the cemetery at Pres- ton City, Thursday. Mre. James was formerly a resident of Preston City: Personals. Arthur Roode has taken a position at Voluntown and will move his fam- ily to that place in a few days. Charles A, Palmer of North Ston- ington, J. E. Miner of Pendleton Hill and Willlam Watson of Laurel Glen were all callers here Sunday, Charles H. Crandall, a prominent agriculturist and business man of Westerly, was in the place Sunday. Martin’ Monsee will improve the B. F. Billings place for another year. W. E. Tolhurst has returned home from Providence where he has been the gugst of relatives and friends. HAMBURG. Grange Literary Committee Meets— Endeavor Social—Personal Notes of Interest. ‘The Grang e literary committee met with Mrs. Charles Jewett Saturday evening to prepare programmes for the year. The Endeavor social at the residence of Mrs. M. E. Huntley Tuesday even- ing was well attended. Various games were played and refreshments were served during the evening. Albert Chapman has a fine foxhound which he purchased from parties in | Maine. Lee Harding of Yale spent Sunday at his home in_Sterling City. Mr. Morral of Black Hall was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Lord Sun- day. The Colonel Smith place has been sold. The board of relief met at the Town hall last Monday. J. 8. Daniels has a fine bear skin on exhibition. J. J. Tiffany filled his ice house last eek. Wi 3 ‘Warren Roger has been sawing wood by power for R. M. Peck. Woman Pastor Preaches at Congrega- tional . Church—Filling lcehouses— Brookiyn Campers to Have New Tennis Courts. Servic in the Congregationa) urch were well attendéd on St Ay ind evening ve an int urse at The pas the morning r meeting of held in the ¥ t Herbert ster, B. W. Jenk lled master, which w atime . After the r g ved and all enjoyved in an able m a supper was the soclal hou The young people held a coasting party on Monday night, which joyed in spite of the intense Selectman L. Latimer his large ses with ter rom Gardn, A party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. W wkins last Fri- night. pent a most able evening. Hon. and Mrs. M. Chadwick are in Hartford this week. Miss Martha Rogers is improving after her récent serious illness, Mrs. Gertrude Harris of Derby is the guest of relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Dolbeare have moved to Mrs, Nancy Mitchell's house at Gardner Lake, Harris Morgan and family this week moved to the house just vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Dolbeare. Tennis Court for Y. M. C. A. Boys. Mr. Wilkinson of Brooklyn Y. M, (. A. was in town this week making ar- rangements for the laying out of a tennis court as soon as Spring opens, that it may be ready for the Y. M. C. A. boys when they come next sum- mer. Mr. and Mrs. Governor Brown were in Norwich this week, calling. on friends, G. H. Morgan fiiled the icehouses at Gardner's store, Gardner lake. Others who have secufed their ice during the past week are Nathaniel L. Clark, J. R. Douglass and Charles Ray. Mrs. Carl Rogers and daughter, Miss Rena, were callers in Norwich this week. . Loren E. Rathbone was summoned to Norwich for jury duty this week. Mrs, Nelson E. Webster recently vis- ited her sister, Mrs. Russell Web- ster, of Colchester. Mr. Dinovensky of New York, who purchased the Gilmore farm some time ago, b carpenters at work erecting a dwelling thereon. Miss Dorothy Fuller was a recent guest at the home of her cousin, Mis Susan Miner, James H. Beebe was in Colchester on business Tuesday. !a‘don on Carl Rogers was in New ‘business Monday. Miss Lizzie Dolbeare has returned'Parks farm this v replied | ’ home after | London, | | i | | | | Rev E. Baker of Col- callers in town son of Mr. and Mrs. ill during the ent. and Bailey , has been Mrs. T FITCHVILLE. Beer and Whiskey Found in Nearby House—Sleighing Parties Visit Vil- lage. Last week Grand Juror A. M. Miller noticed a wagon containing kegs_ of I nd jugs stopped at the house d by some Polish people, above | the village. He investigated, finding | three keg and five gallons of wh and juror Intends to prosecute, A number of sleighing parties from Norwich came to the village during the week. A party from Brewsters Neck had a private dance Thursday night. Chicken thieves entered a local hep coqp early during the week and car- ried off a numbdr of hens. The icemen have finished harvest- ing their crop. J. F. Lynch of Hartford was a re- cent guest of his father, John Lynch Miss May Shea of Norwich was the guest Thu f Miss Nellie Kane. NORTH TONINGTON. Cromwell Preacher Ploases Congrega- tion—Eighty Attend Pie Supper. Rev. Mr. Hollister of Cromwell oc- cupied the pulpit of the Congregation- al church Sunday, making a pleasing impression upon his audience. Misses Gauthier and Mitchell, as- sistant teachers in the Wheeler school, are keeping house in rooms in the house of C, E. Hewitt, Austin A. Maine and family moved to Voluntown Wednesday. Mrs. John Smith of Willimantic called on friends here Thursday, John Murphy has moved into a part of the house belonging to Mrs. 8. B. Wheeler, on the south street. Albert W. Hillard is ill at Williman- tie, where he is visiting. The ladies’ society of the Third Baptist church served a pie supper, with an attendance of eighty, at the residence of Mrs. Fannie Geer Stone, ‘Wednesday evening, ) GLASGO. Glasgo mill is running full time. Rev. Mr, Corey of Jewett Cit: preached at the Bethel M. E. churcl on Sunday. Stanton Main recently lost the old black horse whjch he had had for ‘many years. Ed Morgan is carting birches frem W. A. Littlefleld’s lot.