Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 17, 1909, Page 9

BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING LETTERS FRON TOWNS IN TWO STATES The Business and Social Life of Every Town and Settlement Reflected in These Columns. NEW LONDON COUNTY. . . . UNCASVILLE. + Cobweb Social Nets $7 — Getchelt- Austin Wedding—Funeral of Charles G. Sandholm—Easter Observance— Personals. Mrs. Clarence Walden and daugh- ters, Marjorie and Carol Walden, of Boston, arrived Thursday to spend a week with Mrs. Walden's mother, Mrs. Irving Browning. ~ Charles Richardson of Wilimantic was a recent guest of relatives in town Miss. Bertha Wilson of Holyoke, ‘Mass., spent the holidays with friends in_Pegquot, Mr, and Mrs_ Alfred J. Watt of Hartford spent Easter with Mr. Watt's ents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Watt, of mertown. Artbur Taylor, after a week's visit with friends_ in Osakdele, returned Thursday to Brooklyn, N. Y. Ivan Chapman purchased a new power boat in Mystic, bringing it up the Thames Tuesday. Cochegan camp, Modern Woodmen. of America, at the last meeting t ac- tion on two applications for members ship. Cobweb Socis The cobweb social and supper given by the members of the B. Y. P. U. of the Baptist church Thursday evening was well ettended. The proceeds mbout’ 37, will be devoted to the fund tor @ plano. Miss Maude Bennett, who has been the guest of relatives in Norwich the past week, returned home Wednesday, Frederick C, Palmer and son Fred. erick, who have been in town since the funeral of Mr, Palmer's mother-in-law, Mrs. Katherine Brennan, have return- ed to New York, where the family is spending the winter. Ao kS WEDDING. L i &' EE Getchell—Austin, K On Thursday, April 9, at the resi- Werice of Rev. A, J. Wilcox, in this plges, Miss Alice May Austin, daugh- tu# of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Austin, ©of Paln@rtown, and George Mortimer Getchell were united in . marriage. !fhey were mttended by Frank Smith Norwich and Miss Elison Paton. The ‘bride wore a of white and oar- x flowers. r the marriage cere- ny the bride and groom went to the ime whioh had been previously fur ES in the Murphy house, now own- ©d by the Palmer Brothers’ company. 1n the evening members of the Thames BSocial club, of which Mr, Getchell Is & wuember, rvo the young couple a ser- ‘hey were Invited into the where a pleasant time was m_fln and Mrs. Getchell serving ents and cl After the cabweb social which Was given by the B, Y. P. U, of the on Baptist {mwch the young women al gave hem a serenade, being’ invited In and warved fefl'fl?.fil Mrs. Mh:ll was remembered With many presents. Hoth ‘Mr. and Mrs. Getchell are in the employ of the Palmer Brothers' com- pany and have many friends. Various Items. ’:an"“'u NIF2 waa the pusst of local .. ¥, was the guest of loc: ends over the holtdavs. Misses Myrtle ang Bdith Dennis have geturned to their home in New Haven sfter visiting a week with their aunt, Mrs. Ray Woodmansee, in Palmertown, Mrs. Robert Burnham of Westerly wisited friends in Pequwot over Easter. Mr. Keys and son Truman of Nor- ‘h spent the holidays at thein esidence in dflm R WFUNUAI— ey ifi; Charles G Sandholm. The body of Cl au%;s“dh"xm of almertown, occurred at fim Backus Friday, was Pmm: here for burial in Comstock cemetery Sunday efterncon at 3.30 ‘olock. ~ The Rav, A. J. Wilcox con- ucted the services. THe bearers were dwin 8. Henry, Frank H. Rogers, Norman C. Allen and Frank E. Aus- . Mr. Sandbolm was borh in Nor- ay and came to this town some thir- 7 Joars ago opening s talors shop #n the building o 'd by the C. M. #Rotertson company, now used by them #3 an office. He has been in Il health ffor sorme {ime and last fall was m the ospital for treatment. Although his gum were Of an ificurable nature, eturned apparently much improved. everal weeks ago he suffered a re- #urn attack end was in taken to e hospital, wheredis oecurred. e was a mentber of the Union Bap- frist church and was respected by his ¥ellow churchmen. He was wnmarried and lived alone, having no known rel- tives in this country. Previous to his b’l‘ to the hospftal he was living the tenement of the house belonging to the Austin estate. The body was met by fifteen or twenty members of the church, Notes. The Misses Irene and Zetma O'Claire ., who have been the ir parents, Mr, and Mrs, e, returned to Holyoke on Easter Services. At the Methodsst Episcopal church Hunday morning a special Easter ser- mon was delivered by the pastor, Rev. S. T. Maine. The church was prettily decorated and the choir rendered spe- cial mausic. T'he members of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the Methodist church met on Wednesday afternoon at the home of dirs. C. E. Sweet. The Thames club social Monday might in Robertson's hall was well at- cended. Music was by Spencer's or- «whestra. William | Smiddy was prompter. Mrs, George McArthur of Providence 4s visiting local relatives, Palmertowns Won, 15-11, The first baseball game of the = son was played on the grounds in (i« lace Saturday afternoon between the Palmertown team and one from” this place. A large crowd witnessed the 'game, which was won by the Palmer- gown team. Score, 16 10 11. Rev. A. J. Wileox occupied the pul- pit in the Union Baptist church Sun- day morning. . Miss Dorothy Bobertson of Tracy is ést at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Ell beth Burchard, HAMBURG. Bey, Mr. Parch and family returned @ ftbeir home in New Haven Mon- day. The concert at the church Sunday evening was well attended. J. W. Martin and M. C. Bill were calling ‘on friends in Waterford Sun- ay. Mrs. Fred King of Saybrook spent Easter with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Martin, Miss Marivn CGoldherg is boarding at the Huntley homestead, - Miss M ol Martiy of Saybrook was | Bome over Sund from a short stay in Vermont, mother returned home with her. NIANTIC. Building Speedy Power Boat — Early Demand for Cottages—Personal Items. Harry D, Howard is building a new motor boat at Brainerd’s Island. The boat will be equipped with a fourteen horse power motor, with cabin top, and will be very speedy. F. J. Brainerd of Montclair, N. J.. wiil be the owner. Alexander Morrissey of New London snent Easter Sunday with friends in the village. Raymond Rogers has returned to his duties as mail clerk on the New Ha- ven road after spending his vacation at his home in Grand street. J. E. Mead and family have moved into. the Morton house cottage in Penn avenue. Men employed by the New Haven road are varnishing the interior of the Niantic station. 5 Robert Duchette of Waterbury was calling on his mother, Mrs. Alice Du- chette, in Penn: avenue this week. Capt. N. W, Rogers has been mak- fng repairs to the tower store in Cen- ter street, Mrs, Isabelle Frey and daughter, Miss Gertrude Frey, of New Britain, have been spending a few days at the Jollier cottage on Center street. Herbert Read of Brookly g 1) visiting Mr. and Mrs. ¥. A. Aston in South street, Good Catch of Flatfish. Fomer Dorman caught a fine string of flatfish Tuesday. Mrs. G. W, Piecce of Pine street suf- fered a slight shock this week. Mijss ‘r;:eme Twiss of Chaplin is caring for er. R. O. Libby of Riverview was in London ,Wednesday. Mrs, Libb: bhas been spending the winter in Nur- wich, is_expected to open her cottage this week. Mrs. D. E Stone and family, who have been occupying the Sweet cottage in High street since last fall, have re. turned to their home in Cheshire. John Songster of New London was a Pine Grove visitor Wednesda: Cottages Renting Eariy. Cottages in the grove have already been engaged for the seasal. G, M. Barrett has returned from Hartford, where he has been spending a few days. Mrs, G. M. Barrett, who has been se. riously ill at the home of relatives in Hartford, is able to sit up for a short time each day. z Mrs, R. B. S. Washburn and Mrs. George Tubbs, who have beenat their cottage in Center street for a week, have returned to their homes in Nor- wich. Reuben Washburn of Norwich was a Pine Grove visitor last week. Ernest Howell of New London and Thomas Washburn of Norwich were visitors in the grove Sunday. WATERFORD. Recent Gu in Local Homes—Dele- gates to Hartford N. E, O. P. Ses- sion, Dorothy C. Smalley of Norwich was a visitor at Mr. and Mrs. Willis Miner's during the week. . Mrs. Rachel Wilcox of Noank was in town over Sunday. C. B, Potter of Norwich has return- ed home after visiting friends in town, Miss Annie Beckwith of Lyme was a caller in town tho fizst of the week. At N. E. O. P, Session. Sister Perkins of Millstone, Sister Beckwith of East Lyme and Deputy G. M. Manwaring of Granitoville were the represeatatives at Hartford N. E. O. P. session from Jordan lodze Wed- nesday. Mrs, Burch of Maine has returned from a visit at Mrs. Martha Getchell's. Misses Elizabeth and Helen Cham- plon of New London have returned Tome after a short call at Mr. and Mrs. Willis Miner's, Mrs, Edgar LaPlace and daughter Barbara of Desp River have returned home from a short visit with friends in Waterford. Miss Augusta G. Gates of Old Lyme ‘Wag a recent guest of Mrs. E. B. Young. Mrs. V\fllinn, W. Wright atienced the Baster services of Palestine com- mendery. Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Minor of Oswe- gatchie were guests of Palestine com- mandery’s Easter service Sunday, Commissioner Courtland Damon and Damon also attended —the ser- NORTH LYME. Burial of H. B. L. Reynolds—Church Lamp Fails, Causing $25 Fire Loss. H. B. L. Reynolds, a former resi- dent of this place, died at his home in Essex Tuesday, aged $5 years. He is survived by his_wife and three chil- dren,William of Massachusetts, Charl of Essex and Mrs. James B Old_Hamburg. -The funeral wa in Essex Wednesday, with 1 be of *held al ‘in the North Lyme cemetery Thursday morning. At the church last Friday cvening during the service held by Rev. C. K. Flanders one of the large hanging lamps fell to the floor, instantly setting fire to the cushion and et in the pew., By prompt action the fire was put out.” The damage will amount to abcut $25. Miss Emily Sta visitor last Thu; rk was a Hartford Mrs. William Sisson, in_ company with her brother, C. R. Tiffany, of Wallingford, spent Easter in New York. . Clarence Miner and family of Moo- dus moved to their former home on Honey HHI the first of the week. Edgar Warner, who has, been help- ing M. J. Stark for two weeks, bas te- turned to Brockway's ferry. PRESTON. Local People at Grange Meeting in Norwich—Funeral of Horace Shedd —Town tg Have Five Telephones, The @. R. club met with Mrs. Charles nnig Saturday afternoon. everal from this place attended the Pomonia, " grange in Norwich Thurs- ay, Misg Annie M. McClimon returned to her school in Winsted Monday. Horace Shedd’s Funeral. The funeral of Horace Shedd was held at the home of hig father, G. V, Shedd, Thursday at 2 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev, A. H. Wilcox, assisted by Rev. N Prindle. There were' many beautiful Tlowers, Mrs. ‘William A. Gordon, who has been ill. is improving. Telephone poles are set in this place ready for the wire. ‘There will be five mew phones installed. Mrs. James B. Bates has returned Her Mrs. John Wilson visited over Sun- day in New London SALEM Congregational Sunday School Elects | Officers—Surveyors at Wark—Social and Personal Items. Easter services were conducted in the Salem Congregational church on Sunday morning by the pastor, Miss Millen, The session of the Sunday sehool convened at the close of service and the following officers were unani- mously elected for the ensuing year: Superintendent, Henry A. Rogers; as- sistant superintendent, Mrs. F. R. Bailey; secretary, Miss Edna Rogers; treasurer, N, L. Clark; librarian, Miss Amy Rix. Next Sunday, April 18, Rev. Mr. Stone will occupy the pulpit. Miss Amy E, Rix and Miss Elizabeth McRay spent a day in Hebron last ‘week as the guest of Miss Lord, after which Miss McRay returned to her home in Northampton, Mass. Mrs, F. L. Fletcher recently visited Norwich friends. The public schools opened on Mon- day morning after a week's vacation. The teachers returned on Sunday. Miss Amy Rix entertained friends at her home on Saturday evening. Mrs. J. B. Locke returned to Cam- on Tuesday evening after s Visit with relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs, Robert A. Bailey are ill_at their home. Mrs. L_ L. Lathrop Has returned from Backus hospital, Norwich, where she received treatment for several weeks. Preliminary Work on Highways. The surveyors have commenced work on the highway repairs. A large number from surrounding towns spent a pleasant evening at Strickland hall recently in response to invitations received from Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Rogers, Miss Ora Sterry of New London is epending a short time at the Hurlburt house. F. J. Standish of Hillside farm was a recent business caller in Norwich. A party of friends spent an enjoyable evening at the home of Selectman E. L. Latimer last Friday evening. Orrin W, Ray was in Norwich Sat- urday. Miss Fannie Goodrich has moved to the Salem Baptist parsonage. Mrs. Loren Rathbone has returned home after a brief visit with relatives in New London. Hon. and Mrs, E. M. Chadwick spent Monday in New London. Ambrose Darling was a recent caller in" Colchester. 2 GOSHEN. Pleasing Programme at Concert—Few Wild Geese Noted This Season. There was special music and exer- cises Sunday in observance f Easter. “'he voluntary at the morning servic: was An Easter Allelulia by Ashford. The antham Christ is Risen, by Dr. Alfred Beirly, was finely rendered by the choir. Easter Concert. In the afternoon there was an Easter concert by the Sunday school with the following programme- Singing. Awake, Sing Hallelujah, by school: prayer, by fastor; responsive reading: recitation, Violets &t Easter, Ruth Curry; sing- ing, Hark, the Meérry Birds Are Sing- ing; recitations, What Would You Do, Bessle Randall and _Alice Rodman; singing, Ring, Lily Bells; recitation, Without ap Offering. Ethel Randall; singing, T Love to Tell *he Story tation, The Flowers Tell It, Ev. tender; singing, Day of the Light Di- vine: recitation, My Great Light, Eva Curry; recitations, God's Lilies, infant class: ' recitation, Easter Lilies, Arthur Randall; closing carol, Hallelujah, by school; benediction. Graceful Deer Seen. On Monday four handsome deer w scen in a pasture lot on Maple H Another one was recently seen feedinz in a mowing lot near Goshen church. Choral Class Meets. Last Friday evening the choral class met for a singing recital at the home of B, F. York; this week they are to meet at the home of W. T. Curry. Few Wild Gesse This Spring. For some unaccountable reason very few wild geese have been seen on their northward flight this spring. In for- mer years, when there came a warm southwest wind, it was not an unusua: | sight to al flocks a Jday, " FITCHVILLE. Visitors of Holiday Week—Stiff Fine for Unfortunate Evildoer, Mrs. Charles Wheeler of New Lon- don was the recent guest of her son, Edwin C. Wheeler, Mrs. William Brady and daughter, Miss Nelli> Brady, were in Jewett Cit. Wednesday evening, attending the re. ception of Prof. Kennedy's dawcing g ss, of which Miss Brady is a mem- . H. Kinkead of Providence was at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kinkead, during the Easter holidays. J. F. Lynch has returned to Hartford atter spending several days with his father, John Lynch. Mr, and Mrs. James Skelley have re- turned to New Haven _after being guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gribbin. 3 Miss Ethel M. Chappell was a vis- itor in Westerly, R. I, Wednesday Arthur ~ Chapman ~ and. Charles ‘Thompsoa werz guests of relatives and friends in Colchester Friday. Fine and Costs $23. Monday Mike Meachoski was brought before Justice of the Peace George V. Allyn on a wri: issued by Grand Juror A. M. Miller charging him with drunk- enness and ing abusive language to a Polish woman. He was found guilty on both charges. For drunkenness he was fined $1 and for using abusive language $7 and ordered to pay the costs, which amounted to $23. He palid, Mrs, Booth, who for some time past has resided in_the block, has moved her family to Greeneville. HANOVER. Commemorating the Victory of the Resurrection—Rev. C. H. Peck on Vacation Trip. . A large congregation enjoyed the special Easter Sunday services. There were pleasing floral ceccrations and an excellent musical programme, consist- ing of two anthems, “O Light That Comes from Yonder Tomb” and “Let Us Sing of Exaltation.” Miss Bertha Blackburn rendered effectively “With Verdure Clad,” from The Creation. James Badie, Jr, of Boston was in town Sunday. R. C. Peck of Washington, D, C., has spent the week in town. Rev, C. H. Peck is absent on a va- cation’ trip, visiting friends in New York and Washington, D. C. Fred Blackburn is employed in th woolen mill in Yantic. Miss Jane Colling, who is teaching in New Jersey, spent Sunday at the home of her father. only 56 female/physicians “7_"”' % physi There are in the Germ: Mock Trial Makes a Big Hit—Pleasing Easter Concert—General News. The young men of the Baraca club ‘| gave an eatertainment entitled “The Sreat Mock Trial of Deacon Higgins” in the vestry of the church on Friday evening. The audience was one of the largest ever assembled there, many coming from Mystic, Groton, Gales Ferry and one large 'bus load from Norwich. Deacon Huggins was charged with stealing a chicken fror He A. Slawson and was tried before a Jhdge and twelve jurymen. Samuel Lester as prosecuting” attorney did well. Em- mons White, attorney for the defend- ant, made an able plea for his client which must have Impressed the jury Harold White as Sambo Johnson was an interesting witness. Joseph Clark as Mr. Slawson made a decided hit, as @id also Mr. Burton as Mrs. Huggins. Following is the list of characters: Judge Hiram Blackstone Shallow, Vin- ton O. Ackley; Clerk James Flourish Scrawler, Elmer S. Hewitt: Prosecut- ing Attorney Jerome Travers Wrangle. Samuel Lester; Defendant's Attornes Asa Bird Sparrow, Emmons White; witnesses for prosecution—Henry A. Slawson, farmer, Joseph A, Clark: James Curry Comb, hired man, EI worth Gray: Shylock Holmes Ferrgtt, detective, Theo. Avery: Sambo Jo! son, colofed, Harold White; witne; for defenSe—Mrs. Glewndolyn Huggin: Fred Burton; Master Willle Huggins, Enos Gray, Jr.; James Dumps, store- keeper, Leslje P. Gray; Percival Henry, chicker fancier, Nathan G. Gray; Deacon Ebenezer Huggins, Ed- ward Lamb; officer, Charles Babcock; jury—E, Z. Thingg, foreman, James Coilins; Hankey Pank, William Rog- ers; Cholly Idle_Flirt, George Geer; Noah Itall, Earl B, Geer; M. T. Head, Elmer Babcock; _John Overbright. Rar sford Collins; 8ilo Ensilage, Everet Gallup; Isaac Iceberge, Charles Gray: General Retreat, Albert Achison; Wier E. Rhodes, Louis Kejzer; Reuben Skin . flint, Irving Collins; Hans Underfeet, Delano Sheldon. Supper Follows. ‘The young men did so well that they have had & good offer to produce their play in another place. The Ladies’ so ciety gave a supper at the close of the entertainment. The proceéds &t the door were $25.45. Resigns as Sexton. Allyn Main, who has been sexton at the church, has resigned. Leslie Gray has taken his place. Easter Concert. An Easter concert was held in the church on Sunday evening. The pult pit was decorated with flowers ard p ted plants. Following is the pro- gramme: Selection by cHoir; respon- rive reading; singing, Easter Jladness; by DASLOT, «n0is, J 1y us Faster reading, I Had a Dream, Mrs. e Colver. recitatim, Spring, Edna . selection hy chol-; recitation, by Helen White; recitation, by Margaret Allyn; anthem, by choir. The super- intendent asked several questions on the resurrection of Christ, which were answered by Mrs. Colver, Frederick Burton, Fannie Lamb, Stella Hold- redge, Leon Culver, Joseph Clark, Grace Gallup, Mrs. Isaac Chapman and Miss Sadie Dodge, By the choir, “He Reigns:” recitation, Mary E. Price; recitation, Stella Bandro; choir, Easter Bells; duet, Mrs. Enos Gray, Miss Eloise White: recitation, Elsie Main; recitation, Gertie Pierce; recitation, Emma Brown; singing, “Above the Bright Starlight” by Mrs. White's class; adiress, by the pastor; “Beau- tiful, Light Easter Day,” Mr. White's class; reading, “Vision of Sir Laun- faul” M Eloise White: singing, “Gosd Morning, Happy Sprinstine,” by little Gladys Miller: reading, by Miss Fannie Lamb; closing hymn, by choir. The exercises were in charge of Johp M. Gray, superintendent. Various Items. Miss Laura Perkins of Gales Ferry has been the guest of Mrs. Isaac G. Geer. William Brown sold two pair of De- von oxen to Joseph Clark and pur- chased one pair of Mr, Clark. Several from Ledyard grange attend ed New London County Pomona grange at Norwich on Thursday. S. S Brown McKenzle of Mys<tic at- tended the play Friday evening. Senator and Mr: Allyn anter- tained Dr. and Mrs, Smith and family of Mystic on Sunday. They left Mas- ilter Smith to spend a few davs Am corge and son of Old calling on local relatives Miss Marion Gallup returned to her duties at West Haven Sunday after- nocn. A party of yourg people to the num. ber of fourteen gave Miss Ella Nor- man a surprise party at her home on Thursday evening. Miss Norman has been spending part of the winter in Kentucky. ASHWILLETT. Lost Man Found Visiting Friends. Auction at Henry B. Latham Place. Henry E. Bennett, miesing from his home for severa! days, was found on Stone Hill visit- ing friends. There were parties here from New Haven on Saturday looking over real estate, who has been Sunday Services. The Rev. J. Howard Adams. former- ly of Waterbury, but late of Pendle- ton Hill, will speak in the Ashwillett «’h?pl—l Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Notes of Interest. Arthur Fulton of Westerly was in the place Sunday, the guest of friends E. Carpenter and A. W. Burdick of Westerly were callers here Sunday Lockley McLean of Attleboro vis ed Sunday with W. E. Tolhum and family in this place. He was accom- panied by a gentleman friend from Providence. W. W. Billings of Brooklyn spent Sunday with his family at the O. S. Miller place, where they have recently moved. The funeral of Mrs. John Fletcher was attended Saturday afternoon wits subsequent burial in the family 16t at Glasgo. Large numbers attended the auction sale held Monday, at the Henry B, Latham place, near Preston City. Falr prices were obtained for all articles sold, and stock commranded quick sales. Mr. Latham has disposed of his farm to John Stapleton of Canterbury, who will take possession at once. Mr. and Mrs, Latham will move to Norwich Town. The Ashwillett school resumed its sessions Monday after a two weeks' Easter vacation. Mrs. E. R. Holmea uf New London is again the teacher Friends here of H. H. Shedd were pained to learn of sudden” death Monday at his home at Preston City. Mrs. Lulae Maine is in poor health. Mrs, W. W, Billings and Mrs. Mary L. E. Roode were in Westerly Tues- day on business; also W. . Whipple. Local friends attended the funeral of George Sheldon held Friday after- non from his late home in Griswold. He i& survived by his wife and one son, Benjamin S| i The fire that burned over the of Courtland R. Bwan wro it mueh damage; Mr. Swan lost five e hay. stacks. Mr. and Mrs. Swan were ab- | sent from home at the time of the conflagration. . James and Edward G. McDon - Wistaria B Half in Diameter—Local News. — Miss. Maud Davies of Hartford is spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs, L. A. Robinson. 3 Mrs, Hermon Gager and Miss Faith m‘fir ‘were recent Willimantic visit- Mrs. Eliza Dunning of Meriden has been spending a4 few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hyde. Mrs. Ablel Bro hag been vis- iting friends in Westerly, R. I Constable 8. N. Hyde recently cut down a wistaria bush that grew on his house that measured over a foot and a half in diameter. Local Mention. * Melville Manning of Lebanon attend- ed_church in Franklin on Sunday. Mrs. Josie Parker of Plain Hill and her son, Henry A. Parker, of Attle- boro, Mass.,, were the guests of Ste-’ phen Parker on Sunday. Mrs. Hermon Gager spent Sunday in New London. e Albert and Ear] Lillibridge of Nor- wich were the recent guests of S. N. Hyde. Arthur Simpson of Norwich was a recent Franklin visitor. Mrs. Horace Smith of Lyme is the guest of her mother, Mrs, Sarah Greenslit, for a few weeks. Mrs. Earl Rogers was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Simpson on Sun- Mrs. Frank Rockwood and Mrs. Fred Race werf recent Willimantic visitors. Benjamin Smith of Lyme has re- turned after spending a few davs in town, Abiel T. Browning has purchased an automobile. Attended Birthday Party. Mr. and Mrs, L. A. Robinson and Mrs. Hermon Gager were in Norwich Town on Wednesday, attending the birthday party of Mrs. Jane Hyde, it being her eighty-third birthd PENDLETON HILL. Pastor and Wife Entertained Friends in Delightful Manner—Newsy Notes, On Thursday eveming last twenty- three people spent a delightful eve- ning with their pastor and wife, Rev. J. H. Adams. Malcom and Clifford Thompson were recent callers in Preaton. The parsonage f5 being painted and repaired, Miss Winifred Palmer from East Greenwich is at the old homestead for a few days, The weekly prayer meeting was held at W. L. Main’s this week Friday evening. Russell and Morton Cooke were in Westerly Monday on business. Dr. Hale and family of Springfield, are passing their Easter vacation at their summer home here, Mrs. Eugene Congdon is sick, and is attended by Dr. James Lewis of Ash- away. Charles Wheeler is again with his brother, Thomas Wheeler. Clark Coon called on Cliffora Thomp- son Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. H. Adams preached at Lau- rel Glen Sunday afternoon. Mrs, Prentice Miner and daughter were Sunday callers at Birdsey Palm- er's. y. Amos Palmer is shearing sheep for Mr. Lord at Stonington, Mrs. M. O. Chapman and daughter Rilla spent the day‘Sunday at Jewett y. Carey Main is home after an absence of several week LEFFINGWELL. Eastér Visitors—Mission Study Class Met With Mrs. J. C. Leffingwell. Francis Clish and Miss Alice Oat of Norwich were callers on local triends Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Leland Palmer and | Miss Ruth Palmer were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Nichols of Nor. wich Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thompson of Fitchville were among the congrega- tion at the First Baptist church Str- day. They were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ross during the holidays. Mr. and_Mrs. Clarence Leffingwell and son, Charles, of Norwich, spent Baster with the former's parents, Mr. | and Mrs. Forrest Leffingwell. Mr. and Mrs. .Nathan _Whiting of Norwich were the guests Easter of the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. _enagwell. 3 Harry Wilcox of Jewett City was an Faster guest in town. Miss Edith Lefingwell returned 1o tac Normal school at Willimantic cn Monday, after having an Easter va a- tion of one week. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Leffingwel: are spending several days with relatives at_Pittsfield, Mass. Band meets today The Sunshine (Saturday) with Mrs. A, H. Beebe. The mission study clase met at the home of Mrs. J. C. Lefingwell Wed- nesday. LIBERTY HILL. Rat Discovered Running Off With Eag —Personal, Items. Winthrop Davoll of Hartford spent Faster with his uncle, George A. Ful- er. Fred Loomis of Seneca Lake, N, Y., is the guest of his mother. Mrs. Alba Locmis. A. W. Noyes of Chicago, traveling passenger agent, Chicago Great West- ern railroad, was the guest of his mother, Mrs. E. A. Noyes, from Satur- day until Tuesday. Mrs, Eliza Shippee, Who has lived here for several years, has moved to Lebanon Center. Mrs. F. A. Noyes discovered a large rat in her henhouse disappearing with an egg in its mouth. Kenneth Peckham is ecritically ill with appendicitis at Newport Mrs. Addie C. Tucker, who has been in feeble health for some time, is confined to her bed. GARDNER LAKE. Bertha Stowe Returns to School Mrs, William Denison and son of Norwich are visitiffig E. W. Lathrop. Miss Bertha Stowe has returned to her sohool in_ District No. 2, after spending_her Easter vacation at her home In Massachusetts. ‘William Denison of Norwich was the guesg of B. W. Lathrop on Good Fri- ay. Miss Ethel Boynton of Palmertown accompanied by her sister Roble, vis- ited their parents Sunday. ‘William P. Maynard of Rhode Is- land was a recent visitor in town. Silas Leffingwell of Norwich ‘called on friends a few days ago. - Mr, Banko of Norwfth has moved on to the A. F. Gardner farm. George Hoover, the former resident, has mov- ed to Mrs. A. P. Bolender’s place. Mr. Stone and Mr. Inglis of Hoboken, N. J., were at their camp last week for a few days. GRISWOLD. Mrs. Jane Austin visited relatives in_Danielson over Baster, Mrs. Nellie E. Paine and daughter returned to Medbury, Mass, Saturday, fi:r spending two weeks with friends own. ‘The Misses Edwards of New London were guests over Sunflay of Mrs, Wal- ter Johnson and Mrs. Amos Main. Jewett City grange, No. 56, served an opster supper week Friday ~ THE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING MATERIAL vMai;:r Armstrong’s Persistent Work—The Y. M. C. A. Convention—John O’Hea, a Respected Citizen Dead—The Odd Fellows Buy a Site for a Building—Sunday Drunks—The New London Boosters—Marines for the Naval Station. ' The Industria] company, with Ma: or B. L. Armstrong as president and some of his bitterest opponents as well as closest friends as stockholders, with site for buildings practically donated by the city for industria] purposes, is right in the boosting business. vo panels of adjoining land on the old Gashouse lot have been acquired and plans have been drawn for a factory building to meet the requirements of 2 proposed tenant. Mayor Armstrong some time ago announced that manu- facturers of brass goods would locate in New London provided a building suitable could bt leased. Mayor Armstrong put the proposi- tion up to the newly formed Industrial company, composed of citizens who had pledged sums for the erection and management of an industrial building. While some would prefer that the matter came from some other source, it would have been political suicide to appear in opposition and the plan went through. Mayor Armstrong has not divulged the names of the man- ufacturers up to date, and the citizens who take cash from the personal pur- poses to promote the industrial inter- ests of New London are satisfled to go in blind, being content to contribute when the mayor says the business propesition is bona fide. Queer! Es- pecially as some of these same people are g0 much opposed to him political- ly that they have looked with dis- favor and distrust upon anything that emanated from the mayor. Perhaps the largest city meptings in the old court house were those to op- pose propositions coming from the mayor, and principally because they came from him. Of course, in order to ‘have proper transfer made of a portion of the Gashouse lot, sanction in city meeting was necessary. In these “meetings the attendance was mall and all in favor of the trans- fer. Thig in marked contrast to city meetings that have preceded during the Armstrong administration. which goes to show that the tide is turning. and some of the objectors who have been on the wrong course are reefing sails and tacking ship. Speaking of the mayor reminds that e is as persistent in troubling some of his opponents as they are in mak- ing it unpleasant for him. For nearly ten years as a private citizen and pub- Iic official, this bright young man has been the thorn in the side of the Thames Ferry company. This very week before a legislative hearing he was the leader in a movement for a free ferry, a highway bridge, or reduc- tion of ferry tolls, or anything else that would lessen the profits of the | present lessees of the ferry from the city of New London. Being a man of means, Mayor Arm- strong is in position_to give strength to his arguments In favor of reduced fares, going so far as to state that he would be glad to take a lease of the ferry, paying four times as much ren- tal ‘ag the present, and guarantee a reduction in fare. Here's another case where he whipped political opponents into line, by putting up a proposition they dare not oppose. At the last state election Mayor Armstrong went gun- ning for the state senate nomination, his successful opponent being Sena- for Latitker. ' In this ferry matter the mayor of New lLondon. took up the cudgel for Groton and, of course the senator, as a matter of political policy, if for no other reason, fell into line, and, with the mayor, argued for reduc- | tion of ferry rates and with him was some of hig staunchest fellow citizens of Groton. There is, to be sure, another side to this ferry business, and this other side claims that the mayor's activity is gratification of personal spite, rather than advancing the best interests of the people of Groton and New London. It is conceded that Mayar Armstrong is a fighter from Fighterville, and, maybe, although considered political- ly dead, he will yet put up a charac- teristic fight for the mayoralty nomi- nation. , As a rule in cities where state con- ventions are held there is increased business for hotels, but there is ex- ception when delegates of the Young Men's . Christian association assemble in annual convention, and therefore are no more source of profit for the hotels than a Methodist conference, This is demonstrated by the Y. M. C. A. ses- slon now in_session in this city, The local committee have been for weeks at work getting accommodations for the visitors in private homes. This shows the hospitable spirit of New London people but the delegates should insist on paying their own way, If the branch they represent was not able or willing to settle. There are some organzations, not of the magnitude of the Y. M. C. A., that prohibits extensive entertainment by the home organization in the conven- tion city, appreciating the size of the burden on the enfertalning organiza- tion. However, thé present custom has prevailed so long in some Christian socleties that it would be difficult to inaugurate the radical reform. John O'Hea,™a most respected citizen of New London, and, by reason of his | fraternal_connections, known in -every city of the state, died suddenly Wed- | nesday morning, He was 57 years of age and came to New London from Ireland when sixtcen. He learned the trade of baker in Williams' bakery. After working continuously and faith- | fully for that concern for over a quar- ter of a century he succeeded the Wil- liamses, purchasing not only the busi- but the three story brick block the dwelling house adjoining. For many years there had been practically no competition to the Wil- liamsg bakery, but soon after Mr. O'Hea became proprietor half a dozen more bakeries were established and com- petition became keen_ and Mr, O'Hea's financial burden increased in weight, and after eighteen years of the hard- est work Mr. O'Hea was obliged to dispose of his business, continuing at work in the shop as a _journeyman. Mr, O'Hea, always honest and in- dustrious, was deservedly popular and made many friends, among them some who would have esteemed it a favor to aid Mr. O'Hea in his financial depres- sion had the situation been known But he preferred to bear the burden, that so preyed upon his mind that his { health was impaired. He is a good man gone and many sincerely mourn his Joss. Not a person can be found in New London who will say a word, in disparagement of John O'Hea. He was a charter member of Divis- jon No, 1, Ancient Order of Hibern- jans, and for many years served as president. For over thirty years he was a consistent and active workin member of the Star of the Sea Tota! Abstinence soclety, and was for years the treasurer or president. In both of these organizations he also held state office and was one of their most valued members, He was a member of the New London lodge of Elks, Sprague lodge of United Workmen and other fraternal organizations, and an ex- empt member of Niagara Engine com- pany, No. 1. Mr. O'Hea was of genial disposition, ever ready to inconvenience himself to accommodate a friend and “none knew him but to psaise.” He leaves a wid- ow and twe daughters. The Pequot and Mohegan lodges of Odd Fellows have purchased valuable property In Bank street, on the east side, about midway between Pearl and Tilley streets_and will soon commence the erection of a building for their own use and as a source of revenue as well, as it is planned to devote the first and second floors to stores and . offices. The first organization to “have a home of its own” was Union lodge of Masons, and then Brainard lodge converted the Universalist church in- t0 a Masonic temple. Then, next, mainly through the ef- forts of the late John O'Hea, the Star of the Sea Total Abstinence soclety came into possession of the Bethel church property, which included the church building and the three-story dwelling house adjoining. Then came the Elks’ home and the St. John's Literary soclety is negotiat- ing for the purchase of the Coit prop- erty in Huntington street. Other soci- eties are also contemplating the pur- chase of homes, all of which demon- strates the progperous condition™ of New London organizations, There were six cases of intoxication before the police court last nda; which Is indication that a new wash- er is needed to make the 1id tighter, for it certainly has become loosened. While the Committee of Fifteen were active the police were busy, too, un- usually busy, Sunday evenings, in the lookout for violationg of the liquop law, but this activity. is gradually be- coming ancient history. Just because drunks are picked up on Sunday s not convincing evidence that licensed saloonists are violating the law, for, according to the Initiated that which intoxicates is sold freely in some pri- vate residences, kitchen bar rooms, if yau please, and also In élub rooms, 365 days in the year, and nights, too, it is fair to presume if these condi- tions really exist, that at least one member of the police fo and per- haps a member of the Committee of Fifteen are cognizant of the law vio- lations, Then some fellow rises up and has the nerve to ask why such conditions are permitted in law-abid~ ing New London. The boosters are now actively boost- ing New London on the publicity plan and everybody hopes that success will be the result. The gentlemen active in the work are undoubtedly consf ent and sincere, 1. e, that is nearly all of them. One of the best ways to help a town is for the residents there- of to spend their money for personal and household effects with the local merchants, but this is not always done, even by the merchants themselves. A case was heard this week where & grocer purchased his_clothing, furni ture and carpets in N clothier bought his staple groceries in the same city. It Is said that both these gentlemen are members of a 10cal boosting association, but wheth- er they were members of the active committee could not be definitely as- certained. Patronize home industries sounds well, is well, and is tial factor for the general ment of any community, and especial- ly in & boosting community. Practical application would help New London. Tell it not to the marines, for they are coming to the naval station on the Thames one hundred strong, next month. Once upon a time this station was to be the “great navy yard of the future An old hulk, the Flori- da by name, was moored at the whart and once used as an apprentice ship there. Several other naval vessels visited there, and then the “great na- vy yard of the future® became & coal- ing station, and, strange to relate the big battleship Texas went to the sta- tion under her own steam and coaled up, the only modern battleship to go up beyond the raliroad bridge. This record trip was made while Colby Chester, & New Londoner, commanded the ship. It is hoped that the place will be utilized as a school for marines until such time as the government.realizes its full worth and makes it the “great navy yard of the future” The site has been too long neglected. —— night at the home of Mr. and Mrs ‘W. P. Holmes, About thirty were pres- ent and all had a good time. Earl Edmond of Providence was in town Sunday, George Edmond of Greeneville spent a few days last week with his uncles, T. Fred and W. A. Edmond. VOLUNTOWN. Special Flowers, Anthems, Lights and Sermons in Honor of the Risen Lord —Holiday Guests—Gold Watch Lost. Easter Sunday was celebrated with special services in all the churches. Tn the M. E. church the new pastor, the Rev, Mr. Chamberlain, preached his first sermon and made a very favorabl: impression. A special musical pro- gramme was rendered at the Baptist church. At St. Thomas' Catholic church a high mass was sung by the Rev. J. V. E Belanger. A special musical pro- gramme was rendered by the choir the, soloists being Mrs. John Herbert anl Marshall Russell: organist, Miss Vresa Hatch. The sanctuary was at trastively decorated with potted plants flowers and lighted tapers which added much to the beauty of this pretty litue church. The sermon was ~reached by the pastor. who took his text from the gospel of the day. Village Varieties. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Bassett were vis itors 1n Norwich on Saturd: Joseph Guilbeault of Turner's Falls. Mass.. returned home Wednesday after a visit of several days with his sister, Mrs. William Richards. Miss Cleo Herbert of the Academs of the Holy Family, Baltic, spent the Faster vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Herbert Miss Jennie Campbell soent the hol. idays at her home in this plic Mrs. Harvey Palmer received news this week of the death of her father George Turner, who died at his home on Norwich after a short illness, Reopening of School. The village school opened on Monda after a week vacation. ! George T. Briges lost a valuable gold watch on Friday afternoon somewhere between the No, 4 mill and the com- pany's office. Peter. Grardin of Glasgo was a vis itor in town on Sunday. William E. Perkins was a_business visiter to Norwich on Thursday. B. F. Wiloox of Ekonk was a caller in_town Thursday. Farmers are taking advantage of the springlike weather and preparing for planting. Mr. and Mrs. Nole Richotte and family of Jewett City were Baster esta at the home of Mr. Richotte's rother, Louls Richotte. LISBON. Mrs. E. W. Corbett returned home Tuesday from the Backus hospltal where she has been for treatment. Miss Alice E. Kennedy is gaining. Hargy Corbett, J. Herbert Trons and Miss Lene Bradlow attemnded church in Norwich Sunday evening. Mrs, Mary James is visiting at Mrs J. H. Kennedy's. 7 _ Christian Myers “of Baltic attended | | | | | | Bird Neighbors, the Newent ngregational church here Sunday evening. Miss Ethel M. Kennedy entertainc as her guests on Sunday the Misse Beila and Jennie Hogge, Delia Shea Cassie Morfarty amd Connie Fit ald and Thomas Hogge. all of Je City. The Lisbon Glee club met at their rooms on Wednesday as usual. Miss Agnes Grierson of District No. 4 opened up her school Monday morn- ing after a two weeks' vacation, OLD MYSTIC. Books Added to Baptist Library—Birch Business Good—Notes of Easter- tide. The following books were added to the Baptist library April : Through the Gates of the Netherlands, M. E. Waller; Rambles in Normandy, Fran- cis Meltown; Abraham Lincoin. Thc Boy and the Man, James Morgan; Nellye Blanchan® John Chapman, Newell The Little Hiils, Nancy y_Whittaker's Plac Jcseph C. Lincoln, The Prince and tuc | Page, Charles P. Chipman; the Face in thie Girandole, Wililam' Frederick Dix. Quest of Dwight Hill Huston Bank Thriving Business, S. N. Dickenson's birch mill at Burnett's Corners is doing a thriving | business. He has a large force of mea | in his employ and has many tons ut | birch brush on hand and many tons | to be dellvered as soon as the stock Is | o used. Mr. Dickenson is having a new birch mill erected so as to get the brush all turned into birch oil before extremely hot weather arrives. The tarmers are all pleased to have the new mill built, as they all know this means more business for them. Revival Services. A two weeks' service of revival ser- vices will begin Sunday, April 15, wisk the Baptist churgh, which will be con- ducted by State Evangelist Flanders W. C. T. U, Meeting. The W. C. T, U. met Friday at 3.30 | p. m. with Mrs. Jane H. Dean of Mair | street. Briefs. The United Workers of the Method- ist Bpiscopal charch met Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the M. E. rooms, Miss Mabel A. Haley has returned | frem @ ten days’ visit to her aunt. Mrs. | Maria James of D ew London, The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday evening witk Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover, at Elmhurst Mrs. Herbert Bacon Hutchins has | returned to Lewiston. Me, after a twn | weeks' visit to Mrs. Horace O. Wil- liams and other friends. | Mrs. Oscar F. Crumb was the guest | Monday and Tuesday of relatives at Poauonoc. Mrs. Calvin Hoxie was guest of Norwich relatives, Mies Aldace Clark of Quaimbaug is spending the Easter vacation with a recent | in the army during the CI¥il | grange meeting home in Mystic after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bur- rows. LEONARD BRIDGE. Death of a Former Slave and Civil War Veteran—Nelson P. Lord Dies at Soldiers’ Home, Henry Lomax, a colored resident, dled at the home of C. J, Holmes on Thursday. Mr. Lomax was a slave and had_served in the Civil war. He was unable to tell his age, but from facts thered he was between 90 tnd 100 urial was in the Exeter cemetery Saturday morning. Nelson P. Lord’s Death. Nelson P. Lord, a former resident of this place, but for many years an in- mate of the Soldiers’ home at Noroton, died at that institution om Th’?oo-y‘ Mr, Lord was 77 years of s war and served his company and country faftk- fully. Mr. Lord was a collectar of curios, especially of stones. The body was brought to this place Saturdey and buried In the Exeter cemetery in t‘: afternoon. The bady was draped wi! the American flag and casket marked “Our Comrade.” John Kneeland attended the Bonomn at Norwich on Thurs. d A Mr. and Mrs) Harry Leonard and children spent Baster with their par- ents in Colchester. Harold Cummings and Gilbert Wil- liams have purchased a yoke of oxen : Kenerson of Willimantle was t visitor at Mrs, L E. Cum- CLARK’S FALLS. Easter Concert in Beautifully Decor- ated Chapel—Address by Rev. W. L“Burdlck. Will Partelo has bought a eow of Attaway Maine. Charles Miner has been quite sick for several days, with rheumatism of the heart. The Luaster concert was well attend. ed Sunday evening. The chapel was beautifully decorated with evergreens, lilies. and potted plants. The music wag beautiful, Mrs, Kate Pickering wag organist and Harry Colyer played the mandolin. The young people were very enter- talning in golog and selections in hon- or of Easter. Rev. W. L. Burdick of Ashaway gave a very interesting ad- dress, saying i part that the exercises of yvoung people seemed to him like an offering o the risen Christ and al- though we do not know the exact day when Christ arose, the fact that he did die and rose again ls of the most importance. Personals. Miss Alma Lewls of Hartford and Miss Agnes Colling of Westerly were home over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. Zephaniah Brown of Pleasant View tarm, Ledyard. - Dr, E. C. Chipman, and their oldest daughter, M Chipman of New London, guests for Marriet have bee; ‘rumb. Mrs. Charles H, Denison and little Hamburg street deughter Myra have returned to their M:‘m‘urwfikl ny"g Mrs. Chipman | and Wednesday. Ernest D. Chapman, postmaster, was in Providence and Boston on Tuesday S. Frank Paliger, who hes been in Melrose, Ma: he last four months, a week of Mrs. Chipman's | returned home Wednesday, greasly im- Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F.|proved in health, have arrows numbers rus-