Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 13, 1909, Page 9

- LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BRO: The Business and Social Settlement Reflected in These Columns. LONDON COUNTY. NIANTIC. House Owned by Mrs. Lena Randall Burned—Personal Items and General News. NEW About 1.45 o'clock Tuesday morning the -house owned by Mrs. Lena Ran- dall 'was burned. It was occupied by WMrs, Florence Webster and daughter, Mrs, George Congdon and children, and was located near the entrance to the state camp ground. VThe fire started in the west side of the house in the ‘attic. The occupants of the fouse had plenty of time to get out, getting out a good d of furniture ang clothing. The fire burned for mdre than two hours, and with' the help of the wind, which was blowing at great velocity, changing every few minutes to all dlirections of the com- pess. Large pieces of burning wood odged on e number of houses which were some distdnce away., The roofs were dampened enmough to keep them om getting afire. It was thought hs several houses located near tue burning building might have caught fire if it had not rained considerble during the night. The origin of the fire s not known. The house was in- sured. Qeneral News. £dward Dow returned to his busi- sies? in Torrington Monday, after epending a short time with relatives at the Four Corners. Charles J, Luce has returned from @ businesy trip to New York. A car of wool which arrived some t{me ago at the freight depot here is being carted to Flanders for the wool- en goods factory at that place. T’le board of relief were In session Wednesday at the town hall in 1anders. J. R. Weaaren of North Lyme was in the village Wednesday. ‘W. G. Phyall, Robert R. Bacon and (ttorney M. R. Davis were in New london Wednesday on business. Mrs. §, W. Mallory was in Spring- fleld on on a visit to her sis- ter, who is il Mrs. Willllam G. Phyall of Philadel- phia is at the Niantic house. There was one session of school in all of the departments of the Niantlo Wednesday on account of the re rajn storm. ";.&flt B. Gorten was in Hartford Monday attending court, having been ocalled a8 & witness in the Turigg land -:‘;&. and Mrs, B. S. Beckwith of New Haven are making & visit with rela- tives in town. Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Goodn%wcre in poorwich Tuesday attending the meet- Sng of the Fastern Connecticut esso- -, Ol'\fl!mnt:lmof.' WNorwich Joseph enden in the Wilage Monday on business % the members of the board of re- 0. & t of the and company, g © Egr a Nor- andchfidren have whers they wil pass s, Bmith's daugh- Weowt of Wilihwantio was in s spending Raoint the guest ot C. W } don ] i t ocourred ng et Noctn ploningvon and the Jats -' 3 lard was & brother. man Bighly sespected The grip and bad colds sre preve- fl here. Mis. W, W, Bit¥ings and and B B James and family sl 1, Excellont Teacher, ving good satisfaction as gencher of the Ashwillett school. Bhot Large Fox Nathen Brand shot another large #ox Friday, making fve ke has cap- gured in & few days, Notes, ‘Willlam Eillings sperd Saturday ith his family Im this place. Mr. illings is employed at Wauregan. Miss Luella E. Morgan has taken a position at Jeweit City and ieft for that place Bunday. Miss Hattie Eva White was & Sun- day guest of Mra Mary Blilings. Miss 'White is the efficient teacher of the Bethel school in Grisweld. E. B. James, Arthur Roode, and A. M. Morgan w in Jewett City Mon- €ay on business. Miner Bromley and family will move ta Ledyard in & few days. % LISBON. = Enjoyable Dance at Herman Learn- | ed’s—Bean Supper at Town Hall. PN Friday evening a number of young people enjoyed a dance at the home | of Herman Learned, about fifty in all. Grinland's orchestra furnished t' .« mu- ic, Mr. Taetro being prompeter. At 2 ‘o'clock, sandwiches, - cake, coffee, grapes, oranges, bananas and candy were served. They reported the danc- 4ng fine and that is encouraging fer Mr, Learned to have lnot{lr one, Notes. Miss May Boughton w. Monday svening. Mrs. Rosa Marley of Boston and ®irs. Willard Collins and son Irvin of Jentral Village is visitirg Mrs. G. A. ennedy, the latter returning home in Nerwich Bunday evening. William Gibson of Jewett City vis- fted here Saturday. There was a hean supper held at *he gown hall Tuesday evening. Quite a rge ailerded from Jewett and Canterbury, The were between ten and nember Life of Every Town and GOSHEN. Miss Grace B. Thomas Mourned by Many Friends—Linco!n Day Services ~—C. E. Anniversary. ‘The funeral of Miss Grace B. Thom- as was held from her home on Monday at 2 o'cleck. Schools in seven districts closed for the day. The esteem for the deceased was shown by the large at- tendance of friends and relatives. The services were conducted by the Rev. Marcus Burr, pastor of the Goshen church, who read comforting words from the 28d Pslam and fhe 14th chap- ter of Jobn, Miss Thomnas’' favorite chapter. Mr:~ Burr spoke touchingly of her tender and unselfish devotion to duty and of her parting words to those she Joved, “Abiding Faith.” Mrs. Madcuss Burr impressively sang “No Burden Yonder.” Among the many beautiful floral forms was “The Gates Ajar,” o S LS i others were inscribed grace” “Daughter,” and “Schoolmate.” The bearers were George L. Thomas, Willie Thomas, Clarence ‘Thomas, brothers, and James A. Thomas, cou- sin of the deceased. Burial was in Go- shen cemetery. The sympathy of the community is felt for the _grigf- stricken family of William G. Thomas in this great bereavement. Mrs. Thomas is still seriously ill. Personals. Mr. Hoxie tended the Y. P. on Saturday evening. Mise Augusta Pember of Norti Franklin ‘s spenaing a few days with friends here. Homage to Lincoin. { Special reference to the 100th I.nnl-l versary of the birth of Abraham Lin- coln was made at the services at Go- shen church Spnday and many remi- niscences of Mis life were g 1t was the privilege of teh pastor, Rev. Marcus Burr, while atteding the theo- logical seminary at New Brunswick, N. J., to see President Lincoln as he passed through that place on his way to Washington to take the oath of office. Extracts from Lincoin’s famous address at Gettysburg were recited and read by Willlam Green and Super- intendent William H. Geer. A respon- sive service was also used. A collection of over $14 was taken for the American Missionary assoctation. C. E. Anniversay Observance. The day was further remembered as the anniversary of the birth of the Christian Endeavor society, at the En- deavor meeting Sunday evening. The meeting was very efficiently led by'he president of the Willimantic Christien | union, Cassius A. Barstow of South ‘Windham. Lincoln’s favorite hymn, “Your Mission,” was sung as a solo by Mrs. Marcus Burr. “He Will Hold You Fast” was sung as a quartette. Mr. and Mrs. William Buckley of Norwich were with friends here Sun- day. | Misses ¥thel and Mabel Clark of ‘Willimantic were recent guests of their sister, Mrs. C. L. Hinckley. Miss Marion Clark of Westchester | has been visiting her nlece, Mrs. Chas. Hinckley. of South Windham at-| C. E. meeting here SALEM. Varied Programme at Social—Death | of William Day—Persanals. One of the most enjoyable socials of | the season was held at the home of former Representative Howard A. Rix last Thuraday evening. The following /go‘n.mme was presented: Recltation, Freitchie, Miss Kitele L. Ra, recitation, Bingen on the Rhine, Miss Katie Alle) reccitation, The White Footed Deer, Miss Pearl L. Brown; recitation, Seven Times One, Clyde A. Ray; recltation, Boys, LeDoy S. Bai- ley; reading, A Blighted Courtship as Told by Mrs. Betsy Higgins, Mrs. F. R. | Balley; reading, The Church and the| ‘World, Mrs. N. L. Clark; reading, by | Charles Clark; recitation, Curfew Must | Not Ring Tpnght, Mrs. Charles S. Ray; | vocal duet, impersonated by Mrs. H. A. Rogers and Miss Amy E. Rix. At the close of the programine the young people enjoyed candy pull, and refresh- | ments were serve Services in the Congregational church | were well attended Sunday and evening. Attending Court. This town was well represented at the superior court in Norwich during merning | { l} k3 & motorman Iast | the past week, as Messrs G. H. Mor- on Pleasant View line.|gan Loren k. Rathbone, Charles I a8 the guest of B. B. James and fam- | Beebe, Howard A. Rix, Ira D. Gifford in this place Swturday, and Charles S. Ray were all summoned Grip Prevalent, T B Rev. B. D. Remington of the Colches- ter tist church called on friends at Crystal Spring farm last Friday. Miss Laura Peabody, teacher of the Central school, spent Sunday. at her home, near New London. She was ac- vR(!)mpmled by Misses Amy and Alice x Death of William Day. ‘Willlam Day died at the home of his son, Richard Day, on Monday night. Ir. Day was a veteran of the civ war, and had been in poor health for | some time. He leaves tlhree sons,' Richard, Nathan and Thom: Mrs, Lebbens L. Lathrop is serious- | Iy il at her home. Mrs. Gertrude Harris returned to her home in New Haven this week Tred R. BaTley was a visitor in Nor- wieh on Tuesday LIBERTY HILL. | R. E. Turner [N | Valentine Social—Mrs. Seriously There was a valentine sc church Friday eveniuvg, Lincoln's _birthday. Mrs, W. H. Peckham is carine for Mrs, R. E. Turner. who is critically il The supper and entertainment held at the church Friday evening was well atronized und about $10.50 was the net nrofi. Airs. Amherst Scoville is ill, threat- ened with pneumonia. Mrs. Hortense Huutington is caring for Mrs. Alba Loomis this winter. Mr. and Mrs. J. George Clark were at Mansfield Center on Friday to vis- it their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Learned. LEFFINGWELL. Mr. and Mrs. Ndthan = Whiting of Norwich were guests at J. C. Leffing- ial at the February 12, / J Harry Wiicox of Jewett City spent a few days recently with Miss Nellie Wara. The Sunshine band meets today with Miss Grertrude Ward There will be a concert, in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s hundredth anniver- sary, at the First Baptist church of Bozrah Sunday morning at eleven o'clock 2 Migs Hdzel Calkins of Norwich is pending 2 few days with Mrs. J. Charles Lafingwell, | ing this week: GALES FERRY. Sermon on Lincoln—Missionary Meet- ing—Engineer Newberry’s lliness. At the Sunday morning service Rev. John Thompson, pastor of the Meth: odist Bpiscopal church, preached an interesting sermon on the life of Lin- coin, taking as his text, Acts xx:24. The collection next Sunday morning will be taken for the work of the Freedmen’s Aid society. Indian Missions Considered. ‘The members of the.local auxiliary of the Woman’s Home Missionary so- ciety held an interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Lucy Hurlbutt.on Tuesday afternoon. The subject con- sidered was Indian Missions, the pro- gramme opening with responsive d- ings and introductory talks on e Frontier by Miss Kate Colver and Miss Sarah timer. Mrs. Thomas Latham read a paper or “Our Indians;” Mra, John Thompson followed with a reading from the life of Peter Cartwright on “How the Methodist preacher helped on the frontier.” The business session was held at the close of the literary Z‘PLOKI'lmmI Refreshments were serv. 11l with Ptomaine Poisoning. Bngineer Harlan Newberry, who was taken seriously ill with ptomaine poisoning while about his quties at the Navg-¥ard Saturday morning was re- moved to his home in the village on Tuesday. George Frost of Montclair, N. J.. who purchased a building site last summer at Riverview place, adjoining the summer cottage on the Bluff, has had a windmill erected recently on his property>The work was done by Hart- ford contractors. Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Allyn, who reside on the Ledyard Center road, are the guests of their daughter, Mrs. E. A. James, of Allyn's Point. Attended Recital by Miss Buckingham's , Pupils, Mrs. Bugene La Fontaine, Miss Alice Satterlee and Miss Grace Chap- man attended the recent recital given by the pupils of Miss Maud Carew Buckingham at the Norwich clubhouse. Mrs. Esther Bailey, who has been i1l for the last two weeks at' her son's home in the village, left Monday with her daughter, Mrs. John Hazler, for Mrs. Hazler's home in Groton. The members of the Kindersinfonie orchestra met with Miss Mary Hurl- butt Friday evening. Mrs. Fannie Adams Molthrop was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Delia Ayers of Norwich. the first of the week. C. E. Colver of the Navy Yard, su- perintendent of the Perry Ice company, has been engaged the past two weeks in superintending the filling the com- s icehouses in South Willington. Miss Fugenia Palmer of Norwich Town was an over Sunday guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Willilam Lewis, at Allyn's Point| . Fox Caught in Trap. Ira Main of North Stonington and Horace Main of Ledyard were in this section Friday hunting for foxes. Geo. Palmer of Stoddard’s Wharf caught a fine specimen recently in a stone trap. _ Miss May Hurlbutt has been send- ing a few days this week with Miss Bertha Chapman of Cohanzie. Percy Norman of the steamer Rich- ard Peck spent Sunday and Monday at his home at Allvyn's Point. WATERFORD. Fraternity Interests—13 Join Baptis Church—The Cat Comes Back. Monday evening Jordan lodge, No. 266, N. E. O. P, held a meeting, initiat- ed one candidate and transacted rou- tine business. Tuesday evening the remnant of Re- lief lodge, A. O. U. W., held a regular meeting, after wh refreshments were served. ‘Mr. and Mrs. James MvNaughton have returned from a vigit with Mr. McNaughton's mother, at Niantic. At the First Baptist church Sunday evening 18 were received by baptism into the church. The Waterford stone cutters employ- ed at Westerly are again at work, after a layoff caused by celd weather. Booth Brothers, granite contractors, commenced operations Monday, after the winter shut down At Budget Conference. Brewer Boardman, Peabody, Mr. Cruttenden, W. Rev Charle: | H. Moore, Ernest and Donald Barrett, H. Willls Manwaring ~were at the Northern Baptist convention at Nor- wich Tuesday afternoon and evening. W. L. Driscoll called on Mrs. Mrs. 0. C. Willams at Logger Hill Tues- | day. Charles D. Howard of Graniteville is looking over his Pleasure Beach prop- getting ready for the season of Sir Thomas Lipton is home In Lyme from a two years’ cruise,- He was rec- osmized by \bis friends at once. Sir Thomas is a cat, It ic hoped by Waterford people that the bovs from Norwich will come down and take the old court house back to the head of navigation and keep it, | as_in 1865. Mrs. Louise A. Holmes of New Lon- don_called on Waterford friends this | weelk. » H. Willis Manwaring, Captain Ch Bdward: nd other prominent Odd F lows were at New London Wednesd: evening attending Pequot lodge meet- ing. F. J. Alexander of Quaker Hill was at_Jjordan Monday. Mrs. Rebecca Carver of New London is the guest of Mrs. H. Willis Manwar- CAMPBELL'S MILLS. Herd of Six Deer Seen—Athlete Training. in William W. Tanner, who has been seriously iil for the past four weeks, is some better, One day last week Walter Congdon saw a herd of six deer. Jared A, Gallup, who has been ill for the past ten days, is slowly im- provine. Elmer Bitgood, the strong man, is in training for a “challenge test to come off soon, William Congdon, who is attending school here, will graduate at the end of the winter term. He is a good boy, and will be missed in the school. Miss Mary Stevens has been feeble for the past month. HOHEGAN. Rain Puts a Stop to lcs Harvesting. Oscar Church and Louis Newton were rushing the ice into their houses when the rain 67 Wednesday put a stop to operations, Yor the past two iveeks G. R. San- ders has been suffering with the grip, but is improving. E. W. Kent of Trading Cove was a recent visitor at the tree warden’s. Harold Cermain was recently called to Noank and has not vet returned. Ralph . Miller and J. P. Sanders of Norwich were entertained over Sun- day at Cosey Cornes Deacon | U‘uu.:u i QoUW el its anu v ion_Thursday evening. The are: Past work- | Tkt JoRdGC: Wtk master morkman, Ie: " Ovorscer. Merwin Chapmany ro- s n ; Te- corder and financier, Robert J. Simp- son; peceiver, G. Turner Loomis; guide, Toank T Moscr: trustan, Georse N, . 5 trusi ), 8 ‘Wood. The lnnzmn‘ oirw was Dep- uty Charles S. Brightman ?l Stoning- ton: C. E. Social. The Christian Endeavor society of the Mcntville Center Congregatisnal church held a social recently at the home of ‘Deacon and Mrs. John C. Fe, lows. The members and their invited guests numbered 31. Fach guest was flv m a card upon which to write the ongest list of words that they could make from the words Christian En- deavor. The first prize was won_ by Floyd Tiffany, the second by Miss Jes- sie Scholfield. The other contest was cut pletures which were to be correct- 1y put together and pasted to the back of the card. The first prize was taken by Mrs. Julla Glasbrenner, the second by Paul P. Glasbrenner, and the third by J. C. Fellows. Francis F. Parker, organist of the Montvilie Center Congregational church, whe has been confined to Ris bed with an afttack of grip, is slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards and several of their friends, all of Quaker Hill, en- Jjoyed a sleigh ride to the home of Mrs. Newton Landphere, 3 ening. Floyd Tiffany, teacher in the Mont- yille Center school,was a week end vis- itor at the home of his mother, Mrs. - Tiffany, in Coclhester. Accident to Watchman. William Grinnell, watchman at the Palmer mill, was injured Tuesday night as the result of a fall. Mr. Grin- nell was on his way from the shipping room to the engine room, when he slipped In going down the steps be- tween the two buildings. He struck on his chest on the steps. Though par- tially dazed, he made his way to his home, where medical attendance was at once secured. It was found-that he had fractured one rib and was badly bruised otherwise. At tha last meeting of the Whist club, whizh was held at the home of Miss Florence Chapman, the prizes were awarded Miss Elsie Manchester and Roy Gardner. . This (Saturday) evening there Is to be a social and dance at the Salhonick place, in Oakdale. Howard C. Vibber of Worcester is spending a few weeks at the home of gls parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Vib- er. The members of the Sunshine so- ciety of the Quaker Hill church after their regular meeting, which was held last Thursday at the home of Mlss Jen- nie Jerome, enjoyed a sleigh ride through this cillage and Palmertown. ‘There was a good attendance at the supper given by the Ladies’ Aid so- ctety of the Union Baptist church Fri- Jday evening. The proceeds amount- eq to $10 and will be used to defray church expenses. Oxoboxo lodge, F. and A. M., at its regular meeting Friday night in the iodge rooms, in Palmer Memorial hall. worked, the third degree on a class candidates. B On Straw Ride. A party of youung people from this villafie enjoyed a straw ride to Mohe- gan recently, meeting gt the home of was spent. Among those present were Mrs. C. F. Bartlett, Misses Josephine Hart, Iva. Bartlett, Bessie Holmes,Win- nie Bartlett, Vera Bartlett, Edna Per- ry ,Florence Holmes, Hergert Perry, Edward Dart, Fred Perry, Harold Bartlett, Robert Townsend, Paul Maine, Wiliam Rolle, Lincoln Rogers. ‘The Ladies' Aid society of the Meth- odist church met at the parsonage with Mrs. S. F. Maine Wednesday after- noon, Mrs. Hoxie and son, William Haxie, accompanied by Mrs. Louie G. New- ton, attended the * funeral of Calvin Landphere of Westerly Monday. Preacher Did Not Appea | At the Union Baptist church it was | expected that Mr. Whitmore of the Theological school,’ Boston, would oc- cupy the pulpit for the morning ser- vice. Owing to some reason He failed i to be present. Miss Alice Hooper read | to the congregation from Luke, chap- | ters 5, 6 and 7, Christ's Sermon on the Mount. This, with accompanying praise service with prayer by Deacon Edwards wae morning worship. In the evening ehe B. Y. P. U. meeting was led by Miss Jennie Wood. ‘The Home Missionary soclety of the | Union Baptist meeting at the home of Mrs. Henry Dart Thursday afternoon. The public schools in town held spe- cial observance of Lincon’s 100th an- niversary. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Alexander of | Yankee, Col, who have been spending 'the time since the death of Mr. Alex- | ander’s mother, with Mr. Alexander, in | this place, left Monday for a isit in New York. $ The young women of Palmerto gave a social and dance in Robertson's hall Friday night. | s IR TRy C. E. Richmond Bought Interest in Ca- sino at Lincoln Park—Notes. { Mrs. C. P. Miner has been quite sick the past week. George Clark of Groton spent Sun- day with his mother. - Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Wilson and son of Taftville were the guests of Mrs Harriet Crandall Sunday. Mrs. David Nason of Westerly cali- ed on Miss Anna L. Chapman recently i Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Richmond en- tertained Mrs. Laura Chapman, son, ;nd davghter, of Potter Hill, over Sun- lay. Mr. and Mrs, Alber. Hillard were recent callers at G. D. Contes’. Chaunvey E. Richmond has hought and leased of T. T. Whippie all his in- terest in the casino at™Lincoln park. The many friends of Mr. Richmond wish him much success. SOUTH LYME. Services—Florida Travelers ‘Return, Chapel Miss Gertrude Slate of New London :j’lslted relatives in this place Wednes- ay. Mrs. Belle Scoville was in New Lon- don Tuesday. F. Howard Stickney of Ivoryton vis- ited Miss Hattle Roath this week. Migs Mabel Sims has returned to her home in New Jersey, where she bas accepted a position. Miss L, Hartlg will hold servicgs at the Union chape] Tuesday evening. Miss Adelia Champion is visiting friends in Westbrook this week. Mr. and Mvs. Seymour Champion bave returned from Florida to their home in South Lyme. Fond Mother—What do vou think ‘baby will be when he ws up? Ex- up‘r’ted Father—I don't know. Town Miss Lillie Cook, where the evening | church will hold its | T ONEW L ONDON'S PERSISTENT ALDERMAN. Viet’s Third Move for the Abolishment of the Clerkship of the Board of As- sessors—A Rhode Island Law which Would Make Conditions Better in Connecti- _cut—The New Court House Question Reviewed —New London Board of Trade Wants Revival of Revenue Cutter Service. men, those who hayes influence with many others from other causes, and who use that influence to secure a majority vote in New London town meetings, that the laws of Rhode Is- land do not prevail in Connecticat. In Connecticut all voters are entitled to participate in town meetings with- out restraint, ®* but usually many of these vote under influence and help carry through projects in which they have no/intgrest, and therefore can easily burden the actual taxpayvers d"flhoul bearing a share of the bur- len. Not so in Rhode Island. At financial town meetings In that state none can participate except getual real estate taxpayers, and hefore each meeting the voting lls is canvassed to determine beyond doubt just those who are entitled to participate in the meeting. In consequence town meet- ings cannot be packed by non-taxpay ers for the purpose, in some instances, of defeating the wisheg of a majority of actual taxpayers, and thereby clog- ging the wheels of progress, to ad- vance the personal interests of those who seem to hold them under almost hypnotic influence. Many times matters decided in town meeting would receive contrary decis- ion if Jeft entirely with the real estate taxpayers, the people who pay direct freight, the A large majority of the board aldermen, if they mean what they will not vote in favor of the Vi resolution to abolish the office clerk to the board of assessors. It is openly stated that Alderman Viets' resolution ig of his own making, and not the suggestion of Mayor Arm- strong, although while Tax Collector, Richards was in office, the mayor's appointee, no mention was made of re- duction in salary, but now that Tax Collector Douglass is back in office, Mr. Viets includes Douglass in his charge against the office held by ¥Fred of Burrows, by advocating a fixed salary | instead of the commission plan. It is understood that Mf. Viets would accept the office of clerk to the board of assessors at $900 a vear, 3600 less than paid Mr. Burrow the service would probably in keeping with the salary. Mr, Viets has had experfence as a member of the board of assessors, and, during their sessions one vear he was sick and unable to attend to the duties of the office. The city appropriates $1,000 a year for the assessors, and it L |is said that of that sum he received $333.34, and the other two assessors, who did the work, received $333.33. On another occasion, while Mr Viets was an assessor, a clerical error of consid- erable magnitude was made in the tax abstract, and discovered by the town clerk in“making up the tax book. Of course, no loss resultdd, but tends to show fhat assessors, who receive small salaries, sometimes unearned, are!lia- ble to make error just like the rest of ‘the eommon herd. The present is the third attack Mr. Viets has made upon the office clerk to ‘the board of assessors, and Fred Burrows and some of his friends begin to look upon the action of the alderman as persistent persecution. . There has been another city meet- ing concerning that proposed new city and county building,. and by decisive vote it was declared no new building was wanted, but If money was to be spéht in- that line that it be expended | in patching up the old court house at the county’s expense and the city hall at the expense of the city. Just how that action affects the original pron- osition is beyond many who took ac- tive part in that city meeting. It is known, however, that provision has been made to raise $150,000 for a new ‘building, one-third of«which was to be paid by the county, the balance by OLD MYSTIC. Meeting of L. T. L.—Schools Observe Lincoin Centenary—Personal Items. The Loyal Temperance legion met Tuesday at 4 p. m. in the Methodist | conferefice room, Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Halev are | in New York city this week, attend- ing the Westminster Kennel club show. Mr. Haley has four Boston terriers on_exhibition at the show. Miss Etta May Lamphere Is recoy- ering from the effects of a wound in Ler right cheeck, recelved while coast- ing last week Wednesday evening. The United Workers of the M. E. church met Wednesday at 2 p m. at the residence of Mrs Jane H. Dean in_Main street Mrs, Elisha C. Davis™and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mitchell were Mystic callers Tuesday. Mrs. Ebenezer Crandail is recover- ing from an attack of quinsy. The ladies’ ald society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs, Willlam Burrows. Lincoln Day Observance, Lincoln day was observed schools with special exercises. Miss 8. Annie Willlams, Miss Delia Willlams and Mrs. Benjamin M. Den- iston were Mystic callers Tuesday morning. Mrs. Willlam C. Harris is suffering from rheumatism. Mrs. Prentice A. Williams is ill with a severe grip cold. Miss Chipman of Brushwood is as- sisting Misg Haley ‘this week at her store in Main street. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Denison and little daughter -Myra have returned to Mystic after a month's visit with Mrs. Denison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Burrows. Dwight Gallup of Gallup's hill, Led- yard, was a local caller Tuesday. MYSTIC. Death of Miss Ellen Kirby—A Rever- ed and Beloved Teacher—Grang Interests. B in the > Miss Bllen Kirby, who died at her Stonington home Saturday, was well known in Mystic. She was a lifelong teacher, and half the older peiple of Stonington were her pupils at one time or another. She leaves two sis- ters, Miss Mary and Miss Martha P. Kirby. She was born in Stonington in 1832, the daughter of John and Al- mira Kirby. On her mother’s side she was descended from the Hollanis, Den- isons, Noyes and other pioneer settlers of the town. The late Rev. Tobias Kirby, for forty years president of the Irish college at Rome and bishop of Ephesus, was her, uncle. Dr. C. F. Congdon of Mystic is her nephew. Personal and General. Mrs. Effie Dewey. Mrs. Thomas B. Linton and Miss Julia Myers of Nor- wich visited Mystic friends Thursday. The Mystlc grange held a special meeting with C. H. Heath Thursday night. Afte the meeting was closed refreshments were served and a social hour enjoyed. ‘Stonington ing meeting the | 1 of | g:n.a held an lnteru’t- ursday evening. The $71,77¢ ’ It is well for those who employ many | the city, the details to be carried outthree years by a joint committee composed of members of the court of common coun- cil and the county comrnissioners, and, so far as any action has been taken that committee is still In existence, although jts power to act may be cur- tailed by legislative action in regard to the expenditure of the cash, or the committee may be gulded by the city meeting vote, which declared in favor of the patch-up plan. So, If the desire of this last city meetin is given econsideration, the joint committee will stop further pro- ceedings. If the leaders against the new bullding are really in favor of spending $25,000 in repairs on the ven- eraple old courthouse and aslike sum on the half-century city hall, they will |osk the county representatives to | approve of an appropriation of $25,000 | for repairs and the withdrawal of the $50,000 +towards a new building. There was difficulty in obtaining the | origi appropriation at a meeting of the county senators and representa- tives. the project being favorved by a majority of just one vote; and far- iher the appropriation would never ! had any show of passage, but for the “you tickle me and Ul tickle you” plan_ that existed between the New London and Norwich representatives, the latter city wanting county appro- priation to make addition to the mag- nificent city and county building, of which New London owns g course or two of brick. Norwich was wise and grabbed the appropriation and increased the size of the fine, substantial structure. While New London, as usual, let the oppor- tunity slide away, being content with contributing about a third of the cost to the addision to the Norwich build- in 8. After the smoke ig all cleared away, the people of New London, especially those who voted in the city meeting to | sustain the position taken by the lead- ers of the opposition, will realize that the old court house still remains on | the old site, with the likelihood of its retention until such time as it becomes untenable, neglected, and gradually, be- comes an eyesore to be removed by a progressive future generation if not removed before by the Fire-Fiend, who could lick the dry and seasoned struc- ture out of existence with almost a single lap of his fiery tongue. It is extremely doubtful whether the | county representatives will favor an appropriation for cnlarging and strengthening the venerable structure and fitting it for the continuation for! | quperior and common pleas court’s s; for, there are men of promi- ce In New London, men of wealth and influence, who are not so anthus- iastic over expending $25,000 on the structure, as they were in defeating the plan for constructing a new city and -eounty building, especially Mayor Armstrong favored the project. It is peanuts to peas that some of the gentlemen who advocated the patch- | work, rather than the new huilding, ! will not make strentous efforts to in- | duce county representatives to favor ‘nn appropriation for repairing the old court house. What wiil be he ulilmate result™ If there is not proper place for the holding of sessions of the superior court in New London, the sessions will all be held in Norwich and New Ton- don will tose the ancient prestige of being one of the two shire towns of New London county, and it will then be demonstrated that the court house will not be “Too Old to Go to Nor- wich,” as was inscribed upon a min- | fature of the old court house in the Fourth of July parade, of 1863, At that period Norwich put up a stiff fight to be made the only shire town, but it was then shown that the old court house was suitable for court ) sesslon. But that was over forty- third and fourth degres were mnffl'-I red on several candidates. A harvest | supper was served by the ladies. C. A. Kramer of Colchester visited in Mystic the first of the week. LEBANON. Congregational Church to Make Cheice of Pastor—Personal and General Ne.vs. Eugene B. 8mith 7 Hartford Theo- logical semintry preached last Sunday | morning in the First Congregational church and in the evening conducted | the Y. P. 8 C. E. special service. No- ince was given that a church meefing { would be held this (Saturday) evening for the purpose of making ohoice of a | pastor. Attorney Raip home this week nia. Miss Martha Manning of Norwich Town is spending some time with Miss | Hattle E. Hewlitt. John Absll of New Britain visited his parents, Mr. and Mys. C. J. Abell, over last Sunday. | Mrs. Bdgar Tucker, who has been il so long, uppears to be slightly Im; proving. Mrs. Orlando C. Tucker has been passing through a siege with the grip. In consequehce of the severe storm and high wind last Wednesday theres was no midweek prayer meeting in the Congregational church In the evening. People in Lebanon were exceedinely sorry to learn of the heavy fire In Nor- wich last Tuesday, and several citizens hastened to the city about as soon as the fire was under control. Royall ‘Is expected om a trip to Califor- GARDNER LAKE. George Daniels of Noble hill has purchased W. W. Williams' place and will soon move there, Mrs. U. S. Gardiner of Palmertown | has sold her place to New York pur- chasers. Clarence BRailey of Salem is moving to his father's farm here, which he | will improve, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Powell entertaining guests from New York Henry Bolender of Highbridge visiting local relatives. Mrs. Toperofsky is enterfaiping rel- atives from Hoboken, N. J. are is | ! Pleasant Evening of Entertainment at Parish Fair—Awards Made. In spite of the storm there was a | tair attendance nt the Catholic fair on Wednesday evening The five prizes were awarded to the following: Aman- da Jean,_ St. Roch, P. Q. Canada, §5 in gold; Eulaiic Duval, Voluntown, box of cigars, presented by G. P. MaJlde: Norwich; Rose Salois, pocketbook; Vi- da Salois, sofa pillow, gift of Mrs. Thomas Eccleston of Glasgo: Lucle Doyon, box of candy, given by H. J. Steiner, Norwich. School children of Liege, Belglum, had en deposit in the school children's savings banke last July the sum of and the argument that held good th#n would not be consid- ered now, would not be worthy the same consideration, Some Norwich men have said that there is no intention of renewing the old claim, and perhaps they mean what they say now. But when the opportunity comes for any live city to increase its ce, as a rule advantage is taken of that opportunity. So, should the county representatives decline to substitute aa appropriation of $25,000 for repairs to the old court house, for the appropriation of $50,000 for a new city and county bullding, the future of the old court house is doomed so far as goes court business. The New London Board of Trade i interested in the establishment of the revenue cutter service cadet school in New London, and the war depart- ment is willing to transfer a portion of the Fort Trumbull reservation to the treasury department for the purpose. The main objection to the removal of the school from Arundel Cove in Maryland to New London is with the senator from Maryland, and it is up to Senator Brandegee to overcome that objection by the give and take jas political play in which even sen- ators of the United States sometimes indulge. The New London senator is already doing his best to secure the remdval and in this he has the sup- port of the chief officer of the rev- enue cutter service The board of trade has selected ex- Mayor Bryan F. Mahan as its repre- sentative, In a_committee of three, one from the Business Men's association and one from the court of common council, . to visit the national capital and use their best offices. in supvort of . establishing this hool in New London. This committee has the valu- able assistance of Willlam D. Forbes, of the W. D. Forbes company, the lat- est acoulsition to New London indus- and who is familiar with the sit- uation, Then,. toc, this and 'other public méasures will receive the su of the new president of the board trade, J. Arthur Allén, at gne time a resident of Norwich, and who has the characteristics of the enterprise and goaheaditiveness of the business men of that city, combined with the zeal, earnestness and determination to mue- ceed that characterize the progressive New Londoners. For the past twent; has been the custom J the board of trade to raise about by the pass the hat pl city's share of the Yal race expenses In flagging and policing the course, and the' defleit is taken from the none too large board of trade treasury. .As this is a matter in which the whole city is interested, it is but fair that the city as a whole bear the expense. The board of trade has made a move to accomplish-that result and will ask the. court of common coun- ei] to provide for the payment of the city's share of the boat race expenses, Just how the idea will strike the aldermen is problematical. It was sug_ gested by ex-President Neilan and fa- vored by ex-President Frank V. Chap- pell. who for a number of years have led the workers in the interests of the boat race in behalf of the city, and the motlon to request the eouncil te provide for the payment of this pub- ic expense was made by ex-President and ex-Mayor Mahan, so there is no guessing aa to how the preposition will be received by Mayor Armstrong. Every member of the court of ecom mon council is familiar with the con- ditions and will probably ‘tavor the plan, provided it is not in vielatioh of gome city ordinance that be un- earthed io defeat the plu-mhe gen- tlemen named, although It has the unanimous approval of the board of trade. HAMBURG. Juvenile Grange Organized—8ecial ana Personal Happeninge. A juvenile grange was organized at Grange hall last Saturday. The fol lewing officers were Instalied: Paul Reynolds; _overseer, Peck; chaplain, turer, Ora Harding; gate keeper, Ly- man Harding: assistant stewara, Dew. ey Miller; lady assistant steward, Inez Peck; treasurer, Leslie Beebe; secre- ta Eugene Beebe; Flora, Harriet Reynolds; Ceres, Ruth Beebe; Pomo- e Hazel Harding; matron, Mrs. L. The entertainment! at the public hall Tuesday evening was well attended. Miss Withelmina Hall has returned home from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Roberts, Miss Dorothy Daniels gave a whist at_her home jast Saturday evening. Eugene Peck of Mflll;flon spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Danfels. Mrs. May Daniels has returned from New London. L. B. Society Meets. The L. B. society met at the pub- lic_hall Friday afternoon, Master Hamilton Bill has been un- der the doctor's care this week. Miss Mabel Martin is speriding the week end at her home on Church street, Mrs. Edward LaPlace entertained at whist last Wednesday evening. Dr. J. G. Ely was in Norwich on Tuesday. Catching Big Fish—Lincoln's Gettyes- burg Speech Presented School Mr. and Mre. Seth Carver werc re- cent visitors at their daughter's, Mrs. H. C. Leonard's. Fishing through the ice on Exeter pond is a favorite time at present. On Friday Messrs. Burdick, Bland and Valinsky caught a string of 34, among_ them being a pickerel over 2 feet In length and weighing 31-2 pounds; also one bullhead that welghed 11-2 pounds. Mrs. George A. Mills friends in Norwich, Judge and Mrs. A. G. Kneeland were in Hartford Wednesday, attending a judges’ meeting. Mrs. Mary J. Cummings of York state is visifing Mrs. L. B. mings. Mrs. L. M. Niles is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Roscoe Perler of Ever- ett, Mass. F. J. Brown (s serving on the jury at Norwich. Gift from Norwich G. A. R. The 13th school district received a handsomely framed gift from the G. A. R, presented to the school through Charles Geer of Norwich. It is the speech of Abraham Lincoln at Gettys- liconess is visiting New m- burg, and contains a fine I of the former president. Coming as it G, mT Teem & schoel and