Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 6, 1909, Page 9

NEW' LONGON COUNTY. UNCASVILLE. Social Happenings of the Week—Suit Against Hebrew Farmers’' Federa- tion—®Burizl of Mrs. William Fitch. William Smiddy has purchased of the woolen mill ecompany the house and jand opposite the Palmer Bros. eompany’s mil in Palmertown. Arthur J. Newton, who is employed in Norwich, is at the home of his mother, Mrs. G, L. Newton, ill with p. Frank H. Rogers the Host: Frank H. Rogers_ertertained ftiends #t his home in. Palmertown Friday evening with games and music. Miss Marian Lynch was the successful one in ploning the tail on the buffalo, March Furber coming in second. In the potato race, Orrin Gay was first. A feature of the evening was sel tlons on the violin by Orrin Gav and piano selections by Fred Chapel. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs, John Lyneh, Mrs. Ellen Clifford, r. and Mrs. Ray Woodmansee, Miss abel Browning, Misses Helen Lynch &nd Marian ch, Mark Furber, Or- rin Gay and rad W. Chapel. Ralph Seigel of Palmertown, injured ® year ago by being thrown from a bcrse, suffering injuries which effected his mind, wes taken Saturday to Brewsters Neck for treatment, which ¢ 18 hoped will be effective. Eeigel about 18 years of age. Sale and Supper. The Christian Bndeavor society of the Mongville Center Congregational ehurch Held a supper at which oyster &tew, baked beans and cake were on eale, Eight dollarg was the receipts for the sale, After the supper a spell- ing match was held. After a lively contest Mrs. Frank Scholfield was the last to go down. Mrs. Glassbrenner and Mr. Fellows stood mext longest. Bid $1 Less Than Fox. Harry Auwood, ural carrier from the Oakdale postoffice, has also been ewarded the eontract to carry the mall Letween the Oakdale and Montville postoffices. This route been in «harge for several years past of Joel §ox. Mr. Fox has given good satis- foction but in sending in a bid for the route Auwi underbld Fox one dollar. The tern®of Mr. Fox does not expire unti] July 1. At the home of Mr, and Mrs, Nor- suan Allen in Palmertown there was a surprise party Friday evening in hon- or of“their son Leon Allen. Games were plaved and music enjoyed; re- freshments were served. The affair was planned by Miss Lena Miner and Miss Minnie Chapel. Student From Newton Preaches. The pulpit of the Undon Baptist church, Palmertown, was occupied by Mr. Fox, a student at the theological seminary at Newton, Mass., for both morning and evening sermomn Mr. ‘ox Is a friend of Mr. Whittemore of e same school school, who will oc- the Duipit In this church next day at that time, giving the church is decision in regard to accepting the eall which the church has extended. Mr. Fox was entertained durine his #tay in ‘own st the home of Mrs, Jo- the woman's home mission study class of the Union Baptist church Thurs. Miss Grace Lyon was Burial of Mrse. William Fitch. Mrs. Luoy Angell ¥itch, whose death ®ccurred in New York last Saturday, Wwas a former resident of this town being the daughter of Adonijah Fitch mnd Anna who owned & farm in e of Montville near Trading he was born March 6, 1818, e muxrmd Capt. ‘Willlam Fitch Wpril 7 1845, and Was the mwother ©f ares children, but one of whom lived tow, o e of her death. Her body was ught on Wednesday for burial in he family plot in Comstock’s ceme- ery, the Rev. 8. 4, Maine conducting the serviogs, The inftietory degres was worked on # clase of three candidutes Tuesday wight by Thames lodge, I 0. O. F. The Masseroit coun t Oakdale tarted up the mill Tuesday morning, fter a shut down for wepairs, Appeal Taken. In the ease of I. Weinstain agalnst wouls Colien, tried Lefore George O, lien on Saturday, gment was Fendered that We) Tecover the Full amount of 320. The soit was to acover a bl for lmbor. Cohen gave wotice of an appeal from the decision. Federation Sued. A pretiminery hearing wes heard atarday uftermoon before William iddy. fustice of the peace, in a it brought against the Hebrew mers’ federation by 1. Weinstein postponed for two wesks. The rmers’ federation made pleat of ebatement, alleging that the service f papers had been made at a late bour, Thie sult is brought to recover fyom the federation certain commis- nong for service rendered in real es- Rate. Attormney Charles W. Comstoek ts Weinstein. twenty friends of gn John L. almertown and spent a pleasant so- ©ial evening Monday. ‘There were wevera] selections on the mandglin by ames E. Murphy, principal of Palmer emorial school. Refreshments wers werved by Mra. Lynoh. ¥ GOSHEN. ®urprise for Musical Director—Pro- ject to Organize O. U. A. M. Lodge— A February Woodchuok. A surprise was given Charles Geer, teacher of the choral class on ¥riday, when at the close of the ex- wereises Friday evening, he and the Mr, embers of the class were Invited to | he church kitchen, upstairs, where an oyster supper was served. After supper a social time was enioved. Spoke on O. U. A, M. Thomas Gilmore, connected ith the dor of United American Mechanics, ®ave an interesting address on the ob- Jects and principles of the order in Academy hall, Saturday evening. It 4s understood a number of applications for membership was received on the pame evening. A deer was recently seen crossing Waple Hill at a rapid pace, hotly pur- sued by two hounds. A Lincoln Prize Winner. Miss ‘Besrie H. Randall recelved & Lineoin medal from the Norwich Bul- letin a5 a reward of merit in the re- jent. cssay competition, offered by Bulletin. ocaf hunter and trapper shot a which is a homas; whe.has Been W, b convalsssent © SATURDAY, MARCH 612 PACES and | :l met at thefr home in | b, L A 0 BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FRON ITS BROA LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES The Buslness and Social Settlement Reflected in These Columns. Life of Every “Town and L] CLARK’S FALLS. s Death and Funeral of George W. Na- son—Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard Enter- t: Friends in Enjoyable Manner— M. M. Maine Has Rheuma George W. Nason, a former resident of this viilage, died at his home in Ashaway on Saturday. On Monday the funeral was held at his late home on High street, Rev. E. P. Mathewson of Hopkinton City officiating, T. W. Johnson, D. E. Blake, M. H, Kenyon and Henry Bromley acted as bearers. The interment was in the Brown cem- etery, a short distance south of this village. Mr. Nason leaves a wife and one son to mourn his & Returns to Woman's Exchang ‘Miss Annle Perney of the Woman's, Exchange, New York, who has been the guest of Mrs. Henry F. Babcock @ week, has returned to her- work in that city. ‘ Eimer Merritt Resigns. Elmer Merritt, who ‘started and has kept up a delivery route for E, L. Moulton’s store of general merchan- dise in Ashaway, finished his work for that store Tuesday. Mr. Moulton had another man on the route, F. H. Brown of Niantic. Entertained Friends. Mr. and Mrs, G. A. Stoddard and son, Fred Sisson, entertained a large number of their friends Saturday eve- ning, The time was pdissed pleasant- ly with music and dancing, until a late hour. George Goodhue of Caro- lina was pianist, Will Nye, Arthur M. Coon, violinist, 'while E. W. Sisson played the banjo. Among the guests from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. John Hoxsie, Will Lawton, wife sis- ter and friends, of Westerly, Henry ‘Walton, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam King and son_John of the same place. George Goodhue , George Plimpton, Byron Cole and Joe Broughton of Car- olina, Mr. and Mrs, E. W. Sisson and Mr. and Mrs, Y. L. Moulton of Ash- away, Mr. and Mrs. George Hoxsle of Hopkinton Citv and Mrs, Hattie Ratbbun of Waterford. An oyster sup- per was served during the evening. Local Matters. Mrs. Charles Thomas and grandson John O’Neil, have returned, to Newport on account of the serious fllness of Mrs, Thomas’ husband’s mother. M. M. Malne has had a severe at- tack of grip; now he is suffering with rheumatism in one of hie knees so that he is unable to leave the house, Mr. Malne's wife has been an invalid for many years and unable to help h;elf at all, and the care of her has e fi n heaviest on Mr. Maine. They HWave the sympathy of the Sunshine people, who have helped what they could. Zebulon Y. Brown and scn Elmer are entertaining Mr. Brown’s _danghter, Mre. Joseph North of Wakefleld, R. I, who arrived Wednesday. At the Sabbath schooi in Clarks Falls on Sunday Elmer Brown dis- tributed leaflets, Christ in the Garden of Gethsemiane. The leaflet is & gem, and a wonderful portrayal of the thoughts of God. The author, Annie M. Burdick of Westerly, R. I, of- fers it “without money and without price” to all who will write for it. ‘We are thankful for a copy of this valuable leaflet LEDYARD. Board of Relief Finishes Work—Grand List $416,533.48—Numerous Sales of Oxen. Mr. Gilbert a ly of Montville have moved to ¥ ck Cook’s house and will improve his farm the com- 1 year, Soba Cooper has moved to the Eth- eridge farm, owned by the Spicer es- tate. Ceorge Fanming and Miss Fannie Fannin, and Mrs. Susam Brown of Hartford were recent callers In town. Charles A, Gray, who has been stay- mg several d Boston, has re- turned home. Miner Bromley of Ashwillett moved to the Stanton farm. Buying Oxen for Spring Work. Several yoke of oxen have changed hands during the past week. James B. Oray has sold a large pair to Mr. ®locum of Rhode Island and purchas- Charles 'W. Hew- v and James Hold- ridge have euch chased a pair of Matt Tinker of Montville and Repre- sentative Frank W. Brewster has pur- chesed a pair of George W. Palmer. Reduction of $3,642.12. The bogrd of relief has finished their work and lave eft grand list | $2,642.12 less than the aswessors left | it, which leaves the grand list at pres- ent $416 833.45. | Rev. W. . White delivered the ser- | mon _at the fAllowship meeting held at_ Westerly on Wednesday. has th of Groton -penl‘ homestead. ard of Gales Ferry was a Sunday visitor of Mr. Mre. ‘Isaac G. Geer. Alonzo Main and Luther (. Gray have been appointed administrators of | | the estate of the late Ira D. Main, | 'Mr. and Mrs. Euijah Morgan of | Hagtford are guests of Mr. and Mrs. | Enos M. Gray | Miss Sarali Holdridge bas been con- fined to her bed with chickenpox. Mrs, Adam Larrabee and daughter Alice of Gallup hill. are visiting Mrs. | Larrabee's sister, Mrs. Russall Gallup Albert Gallup and daughter, Miss Grace Gallup were in Norwich Mon- day. LEFFINGWELL. Sunshine Band Mests With Miss Pal- mer—Other Notes. Flliott Dolbeare attended the auction it G. Brown's in Salem on Wednes- Gardner of uests of Mr. and and lass met at the | | parsonage Tuesdsy afternoon. The Ladies® \issionary society met with Mrs. George Rogers Wednesday unshine band will meet today (Saturday) with Miss Ruth Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Nafhan Whiting of Norwich were the guests of relatives in_town Sunday. Mr. Hammond and Miss FElizabeth Park of Norwich were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Ross Sunday. LeGrand Chappelle of Palmertown was a recent galler on Miss E. G. Aus- tin. GARDNER LAKE. Barl Mzynard is visiting Tocal rela- tives. Mrs. Bolender was called to New York recently on account of the ‘illness of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Buffing- ton. | young people. Clarence Bailey and family yisited | proach Knox lativgs 1o Bosrah Bunday. skate.—Omahs ASHWILLETT. Death of Mrs. R. E. Turner Pained Local in Kansas—Notes. Friends. acquaintances and former neighbors here of Mrs. Turner, wife of the Rev. R. E. Turner, were pal X to learn of ker death Friday morning at her home in Lebanon. Mrs, Turn- | born in the Latbam district, place, 34 years ¢ the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Courtland R. Swan. After finishing her studies in the local schools she became a stu- dent at the normal school at Willl- mantic_ graduating from that institu- tion with honors. For thirteen year: or more Mrs. Turner was a Success- ful school teacher, having taught in North Stonington, her native town, Griswold, Preston and other towns. About two years ago she became the wife of the Rev, Robert E. Turner, pastor of the Baptist church at Leba- non and besides her husband the on- ly immediate surviving relatives are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Swan. The deceased was prominent sociaily and religiously and was decidedly ac- tive in all church work, and was a beautiful Christian woman in every sense of the word. Her death is re- gretted by a wide circle of friends. . Notes. Miss Hattie E. White, who teaches the Bethel school in Griswold, was a Sunday guest of Mrs. W. W. Billings and family in_Ashwillett. Mrs. Mary L, E, Roode is the guest of loea] friends and former nelghbors. Mrs. Roode is making her home present in Worcester. Deeds, transferring the L. M. Pierce property here to Rhode Island par- él:l, were executed and passed Tues- . ‘W. E. Tolhurst had as his guest on’ Sunday his sister, Mrs. McLean of Providence. Death of Mrs. Abbie S. Billings. It was with sorrow and regret that the residegts of Ashwillett learned of the death of Mrs. Abble Starkweather Billings, which occurred at her home in Manhattan, Kaensas, Monday, Feb. 22. The church activity and many acts of love, kindness and friendship of Mrs. Billings during her residence here will ever be cherished in the hearts of every citizen hers as long as life lasts. Her sweet disposition and noble Christian character are worthy of emulation. A grand life of Chris- fanity and love for others is ended. B. F. Billings, her husband, died about eighteen years aga. Prize for Perfect Spelling. The prize on perfect spelling in the Ashwillett school has. been awarded to Miss Annie Brown Caswell. Miss Caswell is a leading scholar in North Stonington and is 14 years of age. The Rev, John Sheffield place, so- called, here has been rented to LocRlin MecLean of Attleboro, Mass., for the coming year. Natban Sands Morgan of Ledyard has hired the Truman Chapman place, so-called, in Ashwillett, for the year beginning April 1.. LEBANON. Abgll House Threatened by Fire—Mrs. R. E. Turner’s Funeral—Address on 0. U. A. M. Ths pastor-elect, Eugene B. Smith, was with the First Congregational church last Sunday, and his sermdls were practical and helpful. Next Sun- day it expected that Prof. A. R. Merriam Y Hertford Theological Sem- inary wilf preach. On Thyfrsday of last week, while the wind wds blowing a gale, the home of C. J. Abell, town clerk and treasurer, came near having a destrictuve fire. The chimney burned out and the flames ‘burst out In one or two rooms. But the cool heads and quick hands of the family and a few aeighbors proved equal to the emergency, and the dam- age was comparatively light. Funeral of Mrs. R. E. Turner. / The funeral services of Mre. Turner, wife of Rev. R. E. Turner, were held in the Baptist~church at 12 o'clock ‘Wednesday, Rev. P. C. Wright of Nor- wich~officiating. A large number of sympathizing friends were in attend- n:\cv. The burtal was in the new cem- etery. Thomas F. Gilmore of New Haven, a veteran of the ctvil war and an officer in the Order of United American Me- ohanles, has been spending a few days in town in the interests of the order. Last Wednesday evening at an open meeting Mr. Gilmore gave an interest- ing address in Grange hall on the prin- ciples and cbject of the ord On Friday evening of last week the ladies of the First Congregational chudch gave a supper, entertairnment and socfal in the parlors of the church. The entertainment consieted mainly of sonss and recitatlons by Fred and Fannfe Smith, twins, 18 years old, chil. dren of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Smith; | also & recitation by Sarah C. Danlel- son. ‘Then followed = pleasant soéfal hour, nterspersed with singing by the Late lce Cutting. A number of farthers falled to fill their ice houses in February, when the ice was at its best, but have been se- curing a sufficient quantity this week. Mrs. LeRoy Church has been called to Westchester on account of the ill- ness of her mother. O. (. Tucker has been il with grip for nearly two weels. Latest reports seem more favorable, " WATERFORD, Fierce March Storm—Matters of Per- sonal Interest. The unusual annual storm due on or befote March 6 struck town Wednes- day night In full force, making nieht hideous with cracking, = screeching blasts, W. H. Moore is busily engaged on the contract on the J, B. Palmer es- tate, Pleasure beach, C, D. Howard, proprietor. Mrs. H. Willis Manwarring was in Westerly Thursday, attendin gthe fu- neral of a relative, Mrs. Blizabeth Burdick. Miss Neilie Williams of Ocean View was recently in Kansas City, Mo. Jacob Morin has- entered the employ of the B. B. and H. Isle Granite com- na-- at Great Neck. James B. Cottrell of New London was a business caller in Graniteville ‘Wednesday. * Frederick Williams entered the em- ploy of Horace P, Lanphear March 1. Capt, Charles Edwards is seriously ill at his Jordan home. \ Mrs. James McNaughton of Gran- iteville is il at the home of relatives at Niantic. A Waterfofd woman drove up to the postoffice Wednesday afternoon went in, and came out in time to see a bird dog get up on the side of the wagon, take out a bag of doughnuts and sail to the eastward in a hurry. The Only Objection. The only objection to it is that the other members of the cabinet can re- W’"lmlt‘iflo Friends—Mprs. Billings Died | (o Btta | buildings, for the Industrial company Entertainment in Groton Center. “An entertainment was held in Cen- ter Gml% chapel on even- ing at 7.30. Arn interesting programme was rendered, after which cake, sand- wiches, coffes and ice cream were for sale. Assoclation proceeds for benefit the chaj #Thec ) Epworth league of the village Methodist church held a miscellane- ous social in the M. BE. rooms over Horace O, Willlams' store on Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The following programme wae rendered: <Chorus, Auld Lang Syne; reading, Miss Christ- ine Avery; solo, Mrs. Benjamin, Mis Deniston; reading, Miss Lydia qkeon; patriotic drill, Esther Barnes,' Johnson, Sadie Kennedy, Helen Main, Mabel Greene, Laura Avery; duet, Quaker Wi "Miss Lottie ‘Marchefid, Ernest Johnson; reading, Miss Florence Johnson; reading, Mis Virgla Hul ngles Banner; on; chorus, of the Temperance Meeting. The Junior Loyal Temperance league met Thursday at 4 p. m. in the Methodist conference room. Rersonals. Mrs, Os¢ar F. Crumb has returned from a visit to relatives in Poquonoc. u"fhehladlu‘ nun society of the Ba&; church met Tuesday evening wi Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxle o‘Y Main m‘nmt. Mrs. A ER Ao 2 er Mo Miss Rachel Welsh of Westerly wa : mrfimfiy guest of Miss Mabe) Mrs, ‘Iohn ‘Willlam Shank and chil- Bdna, Maude and John William: Jr, were guests of Mrs. Shank’s par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Shedwood R. Swan of Preston g, T g 2, 0 me m. Mrs. Willlam C, b4 Miss Bli: s. zabeth Harris Hoxie of Nor- wich was an over-Sunday guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxle of Main street. ‘Mrs. Moses Colver of Center Groton is the guest of sister, Mrs, Caro- line Turner. . The Woman's Christian Temperance union will meet Friday at 3.30 p. m. at the residence of Mrs. Jane H. Dean on Main street. Mrs. Ellery Davis and youngest child, ‘Benajah, are visiting Mrs. Davis' par- ents in New Hampshire, Mrs. Alpheus H. Scheonover and Mrs. Joseph M. Olmstead visited in New London Tuesday afternoon. b 3 FRANKLIN. Miss Guger Benofited by Stay in North Carolina—Sale of Bailey Place Re- ported—Whist Club Entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Hyde of Wil- limantic and Mr. and Mrs. Ruel Hyde of St Albans were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel N. Hyds on Friday. Miss May Givbs of Norwich was the guest of Mrs. Louls Smith last week. Ezra_B. Bailey of Windsor Locks spent Saturday last in Franklin on a ‘business !rl; Mrs. . Ayer was in\ Norwich 3 ers spent Saturday ‘n ‘Willimantic. Y Mrs. Hermon A. Gager was & visitor in Willimantic Tuesday. Constable Samuel N, Hyde is able to be out after bel confined for a few days with an ati of rheuma- :’l:m. M#f Hyde was in Norwich Moa- 5. ) Miss Jessis Campbell and Mrs, Frank A. Rockwood and daughter Florence attended Professor Miller's reception in Norwich on Monday. \ Miss Nellie Dunleavy and Miss Rena Murdock of 2“(]1 ‘Windham spent Wednesday evening with Mrs, F. A. Rockwood. Miss Faith N. Gager, who is in North Carolina for her health, is very much _jmproved and expects to return home in April. 5 ‘A party of young people from the western part of the town visited Bailey’s Ravine and The Devil's Den in North Franklin on Saturday last. The party i' cluded Misses Elsie Maine. Alice Maine, Eleanor Beckwith, Blanche Smith, May Gibbs, and Arthur Smith, Leslie Baldwin, Ernest Smith and Huntington Lathrop. Charles Woodward and Mr. Water- man of Hartford were guests over Sunday of Walter §. Vail. es Briggs church’ in Franklin .Sunday. The riad leading through Whippoor- will Hollow is In bad condition. Lavius A. Robinson was a Norwich visitor Monday. Miss E. D. Leonard has been con- fined to her home at the parsonage during the past week by illness. Mrs.. O. L. Johnson is visiting rela- tives in Norwich. Building Dam in Wyoming Canyon. Several pictures and postcards have been recelved from Hermon A. Gager, who is now in ming. Mr. Gager is a carpenter on the construction of a The pictures show that the dam is being built In a canvon, the sides of which are about 500 feet high. Mr. and Mrs. Louis H. Smith of Letanon road (Franklin) spent one day the early part.of this week with Dea- con and Mrs, I. A. Rabinson at Moun- tain View. Critically 1l With Pneumonia. Mrs. John Engstrom was taken sud- denly 1ll with pneumonia on Tuesday and removed at once to §t. Joseph's hospital, Willlmantic, w] it was gzl):xlna thlotn ih;fl :ln lnhn critical con- on. y she was resting comror.t::lyfi_ ", s spent Tuesday | o T e R rs, M. der and Miss Anna M. Engstrom were Willimantic visitors Tuesday. 3 A large number of Franklin lu!eJ have attended or attempted to attend the fire sale of the Boston store in Norwich. A VO‘T féw of the multituds were successful in gaining entrance to the store. Rumored Real Estate Sale. It has'been reported that the house and land to E. B. Bailey and formerly oce by Frank Jackson has been soll” to a purchaser fro; Baitic, but the transfer has m;t becl: nfade yet. . Honors at Whist. | On Saturday even! of last the, local whist clubhv‘vu on.t.enu'm by Mr. and Mrs. Abiel Browning, the guests. occupying nine tables. The first lady’s prize was carrled off by Mrs. !g:auon Crandall. while the sec- ond prize went to Mrs. Frank n. The prize for gentlemen was 00d and the second was em by Frank Dus t] Vi s ts Fand were Tolwed me st oy .| Jamin Lioyd Armstrong was elected # of Lebanon attended | of Pythias to Use the I The unexpected happened at a meet- ing of the public-spirited citizens who are ready to contribute cash for the erection of an industrial builidng or was fully organized and Mayor Ben- director and president of the compa ny, although among the stockholder: are many who have been the m pronounced enemieg of the mayor. stead of organizati it was believed there woiuld be disorganization, the mayor being the prime mover In this special enterprise. It really looks like a case of lion and the lamb, but may terminate In the wolf in sheep's cloth- ing. ted with the mayor on the board of officers are some of his staunchest supporters as well as his bitterest enemjes. It may be that in this particular work for the betterment of the city the hatchet.has been buried and that all will work unitedly for the :u!mtrh.l development of New Lon- on. Among the heaviest five in mumber, who subscribed $500 mfi is the mayor agd his father. The F. & A. H. Chappell ny, Se- bastian D. Lawrence and e New London Gas and Electric Light com- while Theodore Bodenwein is one it to subscribe $200, another be. ing Tinker, and #o0-on down the 1ist of the $1 holders there is a lai those who in the have opposed every jproject that Mayor Armstrong There are names of gentlemen prom- inent in-pubiic affairs that become con- spicuous their absence in the list of stockholders. But this is a case where money’ talks, the money from the private and not the public purse, and that may account for the inactivi- ty of some prominent citizens in this movement to increase the importance : New Londop as an industrial cen- T. As bas been before stated, Mayor Armstrong started this indnstrial build- ing scheme as an alderman, and it was coldly received. Then he tried to have the New London board of trade take the matter up, but it was turred down then, as in the council, by men personally opj to Mr. Armstrong on ‘fimfll principles. en he became mayor, among his first acts was the appointment of a special committee on industrial buil ing. This committee canvassed the citizens and the result is the forma- tion of the Industrial company with about $9,000 capital subscribed and al. most $4,000 more promised. If the present apparent harmony continues, it ig believed that within a year there will be several additions wo the New London industries. the go0d of the city personal spite may be set aside and the cit, nd the citi- ;:ru be the beneficiaries. So mote It . ——— v It is not believed-that there is a town or city in whose horses are s0 brutall New London, and wi rotest from or private ndividuals, the age of the Connect- icut Humane socisty not excepted, and there are four of them appointed for the city. Reference is made to the manner in which horses drawing fire apparatus are driven. « It is*expected that horses will travel faster with a hose wagon than with 4 hearseand it may be all right to drive tl horses at their full speed for a short distance, but when horses are doing their very best, it is the height of crueity for the driver, and his assistant, too, in some cases, to beat the horses with whips at almost every step. This is done dn almost every occasion when the fire alarm Is sounded, and there ig no need for it, as the horses cann Increase their speed when they are already doing their level best, and the continued laying on of the gad is cussed cruel- ty—eimply that and nothing more. Perhaps this condition is caused by frequent ehm{- of drivers, and does | not apply to the driver for every hose | company, as somfe drivers are compe- | tent and can get the best possible | speed out of the horses without the continual application of the whip. s This cruelty to anlmals should be stopped forthiwith, and ‘the apparatus would reach the fire just as quickly if the horses were humanely driven, in- stead of being constamtly goaded tu do the impossible, travel faster than their limit. b Notice how fast and free the Threes' g0 to a fire, and the whip not taken from the socket. An object les- son for some drivers to study and profit thereby. ¥ driverd, other than those seated on a fire appatatus, ‘used the Wilp so freely there would begm- tockholders: ! ing. iantic medfate arrest and prompt prosecu- tion in the police court.. * Pastor Bixler of the Second re- church was close student of the 'm work of the Committee of Fifteen, and attended the sessions of the county commissioners, when objec- tions were ing heard dgainst the ssuance of liquor licenses to parties as d of vi law. He kept Iose tab on ‘work of the commit- we and the given before the commissjoners by members of the po- lice force and others. 1In his sermon he commended the work done ing done for the purification of the city by the commit- tee of fifteen and their fellow members and made strong accusation againbt the police for dereliction of duty, go ing so far as to say that it was neces sary to drag policemen to the scene of crime and then argue with them, and then be unable to convince them that crime had been committed. He said he had ample proof of what he stated, that could be produced for the ask- Rev. Mr. Bixler is an earnest pastor and eloquent preacher and far removed from sensationa. preaching or from seeking public notoriety. Therefore his really sensational statement last Sunday has created quite a stir among the law-breakers, the law-enforcing policemen and general public. Captain Haven stated that he knew of no instances where policemen had acted as his friend, Dr. Bixler, had stated, and that if proofs were fur- nighed, the offenders would be invest- igated, and if found guilty, be pun- ished. This statement was made in the public press, but . Bixler made no reply to Captain Haven, although it was Intimated that all desired in- formation, and some that was not de- sired, would be given, if asked for by Mayor Armstrong who is, by virtue of that office, chief of police of the city of New London. Up to date the mayor has not requested the minister to sub- mit his proof that the police of New London refused to do their duty, ever when dragged by the arm to the scene of the crime. There are some who believe that Rey. Dr. Bixler's remarks were intend- ed as | rative rather than literal, and all would like to have the reverend gentleman oxplain what he meant, and place the blame for dereliction of duty where it rightly belongs. There is precedent for the request of the Knights of Pythias to hold their annual encampment of the state mili tary campground at Niantc, same grounds have been permitted to be used for other than state military purposes since the property has been acquired by the state. Some thirty years more or less, the Grand Army of the Republic went into camp ‘there for a full week, including Sfin- day. The ~ivil war veterans went into camp the week after it was vacated by the 'state troops, gnd used the tents and camp equippage of tha state. Dur- i the week the annual state en- pment and many fegimental reun- jons were held, dncluding the Seventh, which was attended by Gen. Joseph R. Hawley. The encampent was a sourge ‘of enjoyment to many of the veterans. by ere were some happenings that made it inadvisable to continue the custom. The camp was conducted in military style and under established rules and discipline, as far as possible, but of course, strict enforcement was impos- sible, for the old comrades insisted on enjoying the reunion as best suited to rhémselves. The encampment was held during a prsidential campaign and a rule prevalled that politics must not be publicly discussed. But at some of the regimental reunions an occasional speaker would In the m of a political speech/Only to be cal down when hils ramarks became objectionable to_adherents of the opposite warty. Norwich was prominent at chat en- as the department) com- mander, Smith, a Norwich\man. and another, named Durfea, of 'Nor- wich, was provost marshal, or chief of police of the camp, and In the per. formance of duty became somewhat disliked by enforcing camp rules and stopping the sale of intoxlcating drink. Chaplain Walker had charge of the spiritual affairs of the camp “Things have changed for thr bet- ter,” especially in the newspaper line, for in the long ago if anonymous com- munications were srinted. attscking individuals or an organization, the un- substantiated accusation was not “set in a box” and featured as a'top of col- umn article, perhaps hecause the term “box” was not known to the craft. Years ago, not so many of them, if a newspaper saw fit to make charges ot FublicSpirited Citizens Ready to Take Stock—Cruelty to Animals—The Rev. Mr. Eixler's Activity in the Interest of a Cleaner City—The Request of the Knights A Camp Grounds—Newspaper Improvement—The deteliction of duty against public of- ficlals it was the custom to assume full responsibility and not get under cover of an extraot from am anony- mous corr nce. 80 far as the general public is concerned, as seems to be the rule today. That old-fas) ioned newspaper fearlessness was not the proper caper, however, for It Is not adopted by some newspapers; the ambush, or get-behind-the-other-fel low style is substituted; and perhaps it’s tha better way, for It is certalnly the easiest for the newspaper. It used to be the custom, fo rin- stance, if a police officer did not do his duty, to report the fact ao his superior officer. If proper notice was not given or complaint ignored, then, and not till then, was complaint to the newspapes made in the form of a letter to the ed- ftor. Then that decrepit knight of the scissors and paste pot, and perhaps a quill pen, would give the communica- tion consideration and decide whether the subject matter was unblased, trus:tworthy and proper to print. It might take the old fossil a day or two to reach decision, for it wsed to be an old rule In newspaper work not to print in a communication sent for publicatiod anything that would not dbe printed as regular news If obtained in the customary way. But that was the old-fashioned way of doing newspa per work and therefore out of date and would not be tolerated In new papers of today, | e, SomoO newspa. pers. Although thers have been about four times as many fires in New Lond: in the p: two years than in any pre- vious s, the ratio being about 130 as against 40 a year, there has been practically no increase in the cost of maitenance of the fire department, and the total losses were very light, the only one of consequence being the Pequot house. This, of céurse, is due to the efficlency of the volunteer de- parfement, and the appropriation for the department is only $10,000 a vear. Outside of the larger oities, there is fo fire department that can expel the New London fire fighters in efclency, and there is always an adequate num- ber at all fires, many more than would report for service in a pald depart- ment. Still there are some people In New London, for personal reasons. who are continually advocating a_pald fire lepartment. If the present efficiency is x ng, long time before the volunteer will be dlscarded for a pald fire department. g mustered out of the vice of the army of the United States for nearly 47 years Thomas M. Waller. a former govermor of Comnecticut, is to be mustered in as a member of Perkins Post, Grand Army of the Re- public. The governor was umong the very first to respond to the call for troops and was sergeant of Company E, Second regiment, Connecticut V8I- ufiteery, enlisting for a term of three months.” He was HMscharged, however, by reason of disability, defiolent eye- sight, after five weeks' service. Al- though willug to serve the full enlist- ment, he was mustered out and sent home. The governor never felt very proud over his war record, but through no fault of his own, yet he never would consider invitations to become a mem ber of the Grand Army of the Repub- He until recently, and finally ylelded to the wishes of members. Forty-seven years ago Governor Waller was just blossoming out as & lawyer and had gained local fame as an actor and private tutor and was a | Yery popular young fellow. As soon as the call came for troops to defend the union, young Waller was among the very first to respond and In words of patriotic ¢loquence called upon the young men to fall in and answer the roli call. He left New London expect. ing to share the fate of his comrad: on the bdattlefleld, and Is therefore e titled to all credit, as his Intentions were as patriotic as any Soldier who ever shouldered a musket, There are men in the Grand Army ks right here in New London whose r records are not s r to Gov- rnor Waller's. There cers of the post who neve good ook in upon an actu HANOVER. Plainfield Man Cutting Off Timber on Witter Farm—Mrs. Angus Park Hostess for Missionary Society. Charles L. Phillips of Plainfield has borght the timber on the Witter farm, covering a hundred acres. Under the supervision of G. 'W. Kemp of Hamp- ton, more than a score of men sre cut- ting lumber. They occupy the Witter house, Missionary Society Entertained. Mrs. Angus Park entertained the ‘Woman's Missionary soclety on Wed- mesday afternoon. 'wenty guests wern present. ful:“ S. M. aonnelg]:u in charge of the programme, which con- sisted of readings copcerning needs in our cities and in the south. There were two delightfu]l solos by Miss ‘Bertha Blackburn, accompanied b, Mfss Gallup. A soclal hour followed, when jce cream, cake and coffee were ser L Briefs. Mrs, 'ne Greig and Mrs. Roger C. Peck have been visiting their former 'm}\“' ‘ih-‘l. '.t;kfln' beld at th soc! o was beld at the home of llr.— and Mrs, Rude on Wed- nesday evening. PRESTON. Special Meetings at Baptist Church— Fine Dinner Rewards Hewers of Wood. Nathan H. Hall, who has been co fined to his-heme with the grip, is oul R e, g | . Zabriskie -, Mary, | the funeral of Mrs. Ida S. Turner in Lebanon on Wednesday. ‘ ‘Willlam N. Wheeler has been wisit- ‘friends in Hartford. | ry Bate: spent Saturday and Sun- ‘ day in Stafford Springs. Mr. Luddington of North Stenington | has been he g meetls in the Bap- fst ‘church tavee eveni this week. The Ladies' Sewing lg:flen met in the Cengregational church Wednesday The "‘E“ of the hnkt flfimflw hed a fine supper y_and of wood. The la-| - LEONARD BRIDGE. Miss Fidelia Webster 94 Years Old on March 4th—Miss Geer Organist for Singing School. Mrs. Haas, who has been spending the winter In Philadelphia, has ¢ turned to her home in this plac Miss Rose Smith of Colehester was week-end guest of Mrs. H. C. J.’ i ard. H. ). Willlams was in Middletown Tuesday. Miss Ella McCall, who {s the ‘Middletown state hospit v critical condition, She is confined her bed and not much hopes of her getting about again. Miss McCnil is a sister of the late Mrs. H. J. Wil- llams. Mr, and Mrs. H. London went New Yotk Saturday to attend wedding of a relative. They to the will r main a few days to attend to buei- ness. Gilbert M. Williams spent Wednes- day in New Hwven at his uncle's, Sam- uel Johnson's. 94th Birthday. active and she enjoys conversing i her neighbors and friends. Joe Blakslee and daughter attended church in this place Sunday. ifiss Flsle Geer has been engaged < organist for the singing school in ‘Goshen being conducted by Charles Geer of Norwich. August Hoelek Surprised on Twentieth Birthday—Couldn’t Get to Fire Sale. August Hoelck was agreeably sur- prised at his home Saturday evening by a number of his friends, in no-w of his 20th birthday. In behalf of many friends, Martin Seidel presente the host with an umbrella. nrés of all kinds were played. A supper was served at 12 o'clock, 1t was in charge of these waiters: Mary Dillou, Ethel Kennedy, Martin Seldel and Andrew Frohmander. ‘!‘hw anjoyed "a good time, ':l\ln' the ‘many happy de- turms the day. Notes of the Wesk. Mrs. Henry Kendall and two daugh- reason of short 2] de- tail far rem o of | hostile actior Governor Waller o the horor of o - G Ar anA the pity Is that » ¢ . filiated with the % eary agn, when in the youth and vigor of »f hi= manhood he could henored the organizat by hi embershir and recefve the honor due him as on who volunteered and was ready and { willlng to risk his life in defense of hi country. d Trons and Vesta K k at thelg home. N K Versailles is car ness n from hera to t fire sale Mon- oston £ but could only v, bocause they didn’t wan of those t t hat fainted, but v uf Me 1 atte ded the auvction at b placg Friday O. H. Irone has been repairing the roads Miss Kennedy Entertained. Miss Kthel Kennedy entertained on | Sunday Misses 1 Bribeck, Cala Thoma of Taft ie Ladd, M tha Brosofske of Greaneville, Rosella Colline, Annie Wakely of Central Vil lage, Jennie Hogge. Mary and Lena Hunt of Jewett City, Messrs. Martin and_George Seidel, Andrew Frohman- der, Frank Erlbeck of Tartville and Thomas Hogge of Jewett City Miss Susie Kanahan and Alice Ken- nedy have returned home, after a vis't with their aunt in Willimantic. NORTH FRANKLIN. Ladies’ Aid Society's Delightful Social | 4 Evening. An enjoyable social was held Friday { evening with Mrs. Louis H. Smith by the Ladies’ Aid soclety. The entertain - ing programme, consisting or music, recitations, readings and dialogues follows: Piano duet, Mrs, L. H. Smith and Miss Fisie Maine; reading, Taking an Plevator at Stewart's Store, Miss Caroline Davis; song, Doll's Lullgby, Misses Agnes and Ethel Brown: song, | Rores, Miss Mabel drowns dialogue, Taking the Census, Miss Edna Peck and Arthur &mita: song, Dreamivg Miss Blanche Smith: song, Two Is ompany but Three is None, Miss An- na Bngstrom dlalogue, The Fconom feal Boomernng, Missos Bdna Peck Caroline_Dayis. Bianche Smith and Mesers. Milton Beckwith, Arthur Smith and Benjamin Davis; song, Mr. Wing - berger, Clinton Goodwin gave sev- era: selections on his phonogreph i Cake, coffee and ice cream wore Games for the voung people ‘A large number was 1 Wh and ancn, "Besrak, ‘ot .