Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 10, 1909, Page 9

day night. ¥ ames H. Martin of Meriden and his LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES The Business and Social Life of Every Town and Settlement Reflected in These Columns. NEW LONDON COUNTY. . GALES FERRY. Summer Residents Arriving — Jolly Fourteen Club at Birthday Party— Church News. Rev. Oliver C. Morse with MMrs. Morse and thelr daughters, Marguerite and Rebekah, and som, Oliver, Jr., a student at ¥ale university, who arriv ed on their power boat Elsie to wit- ness the races, moved into the 'varsity quarters Saturday. Among the new summer residents are the Alpin family of Mount Vernon, N. Y., who arrived Friday for the sea- won, and the Boswi family ot Springfield, who will spend the sea- son at the Decatur Bluff farm, Allyn's Point. Elmer Satterlee and Miss Celona Becch, who have been visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Satter- Jee, returned to North Haven Monday evening. Arthur Frost of Brooklyn is spend- ing his vacation with his aunt, Mrs. Lucy Brown. isr| Mr. and Mrs. Harry Willcox of bon were over Sunday guests of their grundmother, Mrs. ‘Ellen Turner. ‘Thrée members of the primary class of the Gales Ferry Sunday school, Ruth | Jawson, Harlan Newbury, Jr., and Al- bert James, received diplomas Sunday ‘morning advanols them to the junior department. Certificates for regular attendance were given seven members of the school. Nine others exchanged the pins and stars given as rewards for attendance. Mr. and Mrs. George Frost of Mont- clair, N. J., with their children and madds, arrived last week at their new cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkam Scranton and dumr, Miss Helen Scranton, of Da are vigiting Mrs. Scranton's sisters, Miss Amelia and Miss Susan Mathewson. "The party of young people from New Haven and Brooklyn, N. Y., have ‘been spending & week at Hunter's lodge, one of the cottages erccted by Charles H. Brown of Norwich, in his | grounds near the station, left for home the first of the week. Mrs. Harrlet Frost, with her daugh- ter, Mrs, Ri ‘Ames, and grand- children, Miss Bessie and Master Rich- ard Ames, of Yonkers, N. ¥.,are among the Tecent arrivals for the season. Kingsley and Harold Higgins of New- ton, Mass, are visiting their cousin, ond Wulf. r. and Mrs. Latbam Smith enter- tained members of the Jolly Fourteen clup, with other guests, at their home, 1n_observance of the bifthday anniver- wary of Mrs. Smith, Monday. Out of town guests were Mrs. Rush and Miss Alice Taylor of Westerlys and Noves Smith of New London. Mrs. Smith re- ceived many beautiful gifts. Miss Luclta, Morgan of Middletown is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Latham. fl:; andMra Byron Maynard of An. R 1 were guests rs, P, S, No#man at Allyn's Point over Mon- won, Herbert Martin, of Dorchester, Mass., were over Sunday guests with their family at their cottage, Lelsure Hour. Must Make Dime Grow. There was a good attendance of the Ladies’ Aid society at the last meeting for the summer, Thursday afternoon. Plans for raising funds towards the purchase of a new carpet for the au- dience room of the church were pre- sented by Miss Kate B. Colv;fi presi- dent of the society, svho e gach member present a dime with which to trade during the summer. At the re- opening of ‘the meetings in the fall each member will be expected to give ber experience in enlarging the dime. PENDLETON HILL. Mrs. James Cook and daughter, Su- man, Mrs. M. L. Chapman and daughters and Miss Louise Thompson were in Norwich on Monday. Elmer Coon and son entertained Har- old - Saunders, wife and son of Ash- away, over the Fourth. Howard Almy of Providence was a guest at M. O, Chapman's over Sun- day and Monday. Mrs, Elizabeth Thompson spent last week with her daughter, Mrs, James Brooks, in Jewett City. Mrs. George Briggs and Miss Briges, Miss Bertha Lewls and guests. all of Voluntown, were callers on the Hill ~Saturday and Monday. Miss Dorothy Dariels has returned home from a visit out of town. Hal Martin is now convalescent of a tedlous iliness. Mrs. M. E. Huntley entertained the L. B. socicty at her home Wednesday afternoon. A party of local people attended an outing at None Such, Thursday. Miss Katherine Harding has been a Fogent visitor in Norwich. Mrs, May Daniels is enjoying a visit in Salem. . Mrs. Oscar Ely has returned home a visit with out of town friends. e social hop given in®the Publi hall Monday eveping was well attend- ed_and much enjoyed. Mrs. Edward Lyman Bill and family Mmve returned to their home in New Rochelle. ‘Warren Crooke of Rutherford, N. J., 1 stopping at the Huntley homestead. Mrs. Willilam Huntley of Meriden has been a visitor in town this week. Rev. Mr. Parche has been a caller in New York this week. oD MysTIc Preparing for Medal Contest—Personal Mention of the Week. Old Mystic was well represented at the 250th anniversary celebration at Norwich Monday. The Loyal Temperance Legion is ing for a medal contest to be eld soon in_the ‘auditorium of the Baptist_church. Mr. and Mrs, Frederick Munich and children, Frederick Eldridge and Mar- jory Berbert of Bridgeport were guests ‘ocer Independence day of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Q. Fldridge, at Riverview. Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Gates and young daughter, Mildred, and Mrs. Chesbro of Providence were guests over the Fourth of Miss Matilda Halloway and Mrs. Neil at. the Holloway home- stead. Burnett’s Corners, is ill with appendi- | citis. Truman Chapman of New London 1s Ahe guest of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank, and Miss Genevieve Frink of the Wolf Neck. Mrs. Albert A. Hue;yt Main street was a Norwich vieitor Tuesday. Miss Mary Harris Dean of Main street was a recent guest of her sister, Miss Adeline E. Dean of New York city. The Misses Iva B. Johnson and Em-~- ma A. Williams departed Tuesday morning for a month’s stay at the Wil- lmantic Training school for teachems. Maude Shank, the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs, John Williams Shank, celebrated on Wednesday her sixth birtaday. Mr. and Mrs. James Ackerman Law- rence of Brooklyn, N. Y., were guests over ‘the Fourth of Mrs. Lawrence's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Cheesebro of Center Groton. SALEM Agreeable Features of Congregational Sunday School Picnic—Red Cottage Opened for the Season. 2 The Cgngregational Sunday school gave a picnic on the green on Monday. Dinner was served at noon. The patri- otic exercises of the afternoon were held under a gayly decorated canopy. In the evening the green was decorated with Cliinese lanterns and the fire- works were witnessed by @ merry com- pany. Mrs. T. Hunt Sterry and daughters of New London have opened their summer home, the Red cottage. Charles Tinker of New London spent the hbliday with friends in town. J. Lawrence Raymond of Montville was a recent guest of H. A. Ris. Elmer M. Chadwick and Mr. and Mrs, F. R. Bailey were guests of John H. Barnes in Norwich on Mongay. Mrs. M. R. Siegfried is visiting Mr. and Jira.. John' Ratibone of Leffing- well. Mr. and Mrs. C. S, Ray and daughter, Miss Kittle, were guests(of Mr. and Mrs. Charles 8. Johnson of Norwich on Monday. David Day of Colchester spent sev- eral days this week enjoying the fish- ing in Gardner lake. Mrs. Henry Church of Montyille spent the holidays with her sister, Mrs. ‘Winfield W. Hanney. NORTH LYME Hall-Butler Marriage—C. E. Officers Elected. Miss Abbie Miner of Millington is at Woodbridge farm for the remainder of the summer. Miss Helen Rogers, who has been there the past month, has re- turned home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miner of New Haven have been visiting friends in town. Miss Rachel Tiffany of Hamburg has been visiting at S. N. Jewett’s. Edward Lymary Bill and family of New Rochelle, N. Y., were at J. L. ‘Raymiond's over the Fourth, Through the kindness of Col. E. L. Bill the people of this vicinity wit- nessed an especially fine display of fireworks near the residence of Mrs. Mary Fosdick last Saturday evening. Charles Hall of this place and Miss Lillian Butler of Hamburg were mar- ried by Rev. Mr. Partch at the Ham- burg parsonage Wedresday, June 30. The followoing officers have been elected by the Y. P. 8. C. E. for_the ensuing six months: President, Mrs. W. M. Sisson, Jr.; vice president, Ar- thur Sweet; secretary and treasurer, Willis Hall; chairman of the prayer meeting committee, Mrs. Carleton Jewett. A. R. Tiffany of Wallingford and Mrs. H. A. Rogers of Salem visited Mrs. William Sisson over the Fourth, MOHEGAN. G. R. Sanders' House Robbed Ouri Celebration—Rev. Dr. West to Sp :fl at Missionary Rally. G. R, Sanders was away from home during the celebration. On his return Wednesday he found his home wxad been broken into, entrance being gain- ed .through the outside cellar door. There may be arrests, as suspicfon rests upon one who has been accommo- dated by Mr, Sanders on account of distant_relationship. Harold Germain, who has been liv- ing with the tree warden for the past six months, has gone to Noank. Mr. and Mrs. W, J. Hunter are en- tertaining their daughter, Mrs. D, Da- vis, of Mystic. G, W. Jenks is still quite feeble. H is being cared for by his daughter, Miss Maktis Jenks. On Sdnday at the church the pastor preached in the morning. In the even ing W. C. Besselever from Mt. Her- mon, Mas: occupied the pulpit. On the 18th there will be a missionary rally at 3 o'clock p. m. Rev. Dr. West will deliver the principal address. NIANTIC Notes of Village and Grove Cottage Interests, Dr. W. A. Towne of Boston has ar- rived at the camp in the Pines. The great gale destroyed many of his pine trees. One enormous one laid on his cabin; it took four men several days to remové it. The doctof’s family will not be with him this summer. Capt. F. K. Partric took e large party to Norwich Monday and Tuesday in his launch Crescent. Captain Partric is spending the season in the grove. Miss Addie Manwaring of New Ha- ven is spending the summer at the Norman cottage. Jacob Savin, proprietor of the Mor- ton house, has about twenty guests at that hotel. A. R. Dewolf and family went to the Rose Monday in their automobile to attend the celebration. Mrs. C. B. Waldorf has been visit- ing relatives at Black Point, Mrs, W. A. Miller of New London is in the grove for the summer. LAUREL GLEN. Family Reunions on the Holiday. Rev. J. H. Adams of Pendleton Hill is expected to speak in the Glen chap- el next Sunday at 3 p. m. Miss Mary Williams of Providence has been the guest for the past week of her aunt, Miss Lucy Gallup. Edaward Spofford of Brooklyn, N. Y. was the guest Tuesday of Mr. and Mr: Charles Kdward Stapelyn of Burne(t's ‘.’m’l—tflh Greene Was au over- Bunday guest of her aunt, Mrs. Frank Branton of East Lyme. o * Miss Lilly Gallup of Gallup Hill,Led- ‘was calling on local !rllid- Wed- There was a family reunion at the home of Deacan and Mrs. C, P. Hol- dredge on the 5th of July, when all their nine children, except Emma (Mrs, Fred Northrop), who was not able to come, were there. A party of relatives and friends slso assembled at the lome of W. L. Maine to spend the day. The weekly prayer meeting was held at the héme of H. F. Palmer Thurs- day evening. 2 Jumes and Jesse Maine are helping Moses Hart with his haying at Rock- viile, R L, this wee* - UNCASVILLE: Change in Mail Party for Miss Mitchell—Roof Dam- aged by Fire. The contract for carrying the mail between the Montville postoffice and Oakdale, which was let to Harry Au- wood last spring, has been withdrawn and let to Joel Fox, who hag had charge of the route for several years. The route is let by contract to the lowest bidder. When the bids were sent in last spring Auwood underbid Fox $50. Upon investigation Auwood was_disqualified for the route, as he is also rural carrier from the Oakdale office, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Marchand relatives in_Canada, returned Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George Rice of Ful- ton, N. Y., former residents, are guests of Mrs. Rice's sister, Mrs. Charles Os- borne, in_Palmertown. Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Mitchell en- tertained at their home in this vil- lage Wednesday. evening in honor of their daughter Fanny’s birthday. Aft- er games and music refreshmen served. ~Among_those present were Misses Gertrude Perry, Annje Crones- bury, Josephine Hart, Agnes Rogers, Ivan Chapman, William Bolies, Robert Townsend, Harold Fox, Margaret Bur- ton, Robert Dodds, Guy Loomis, Fred Chapel, Adelbert Alexander. The entertainment given by the so- cial committee of the B. Y. P. U. net- ted $50, a part of which will be de- voted to the fund for a new piano, the rest to defray the expenses incurred in making recent repairs to the par- sonage. Mrs. William Babbitt of Hanover was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Willlam Johnson over the holiday season C. M. Gelsthardt has moved his saw mill to the Collins lot, which he re- cently purchased, and is cutting tele- phone and telegraph poles and a large number of railroad ties. Samuel Allen and Miss Nannie Al- len were guests of Dr. J. H. Allen of Norwich during the 250th celebration. The Keyes family has arrived from Norwich Falls to spend the summer at_their cottage. John _McGrath, employed at the Central Vermont station, has resigned and is succeeded by Mr. Friedburg. Fire Damages Roof. Leander Mitchell, while at work in his garden Saturday, discovered the house, owned by George Alexander, and occupled by him and Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Mitchell, to be afire, the blaze having started from the chim- ney. A bucket brigade was organized and the blaze fought back for about two hours, when it was extinguished. The roof was badly damaged. Herman A. Decker, formerly em- ployed at the Central Vermont sta- tion, i now with the Boston & Albany railroad. Henry A. Bolles is seriously fll. Mrs. Irving Browning, who has been spending several weeks in Boston with her daughter, Mrs. C. E. Walden, re- turned home Tuesday. LIBERTY HILL Officers Electsd by C. E. Socisty— Personal Items. Annie L. Harvey’s Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. George Clark and nephew, A. C. Smith, visited }r. and Mrs. C. H. Learned at Mansfield Cen- ter Wednesday. Mjss Lena Belle Noyes, who teaches in Jambridge, Mass., is with her moth- er, ‘Mrs. E. A. Noyes, during vaca- tion, Winthrop Davoll of Hartford was the guest of his uncle, George A. Full- er, the Fourth. ‘The C. E. society held its business meeting Sunday night. Wallace Palm- er was elected president; G. B. Dimon, vice president; O. W. Gurley, secre-. tary and treasurer. There are 35 ac- tive and six associate members. There remains a balance of about $30 in the treasury after a layout of about $100 for church repair: Mrs. F. A. Verplanck and son, Philip of South Manchester, are being en- tertained by the formér's mother, Mrs. E. A. Noyes. Mrs. John Clarke conducted the C. E. meeting_ Sunday evening. Mrs. O. W. Gurley’s brother of Wor- cester is making Mrs. Gurley a few days’ visit. Mrs. J. H. Burrill is spending the week in Norwich. FITCHVILLE. 19 Holiday Week Guests and Their Enter- Jeremiah Fields has Boston. returned to Carriers—Birthday and children, who have been visiting * There was a C. E.-social at Mrs. | Girl Seriously Burned—Delay in Se- curing Gilbert Schooner at Azores, The celebrating in Mystic was not demonstrative as in former years. Badly Bu oy At E. A. Bliven’ Wednesday his daughter, about 14 years old, light- ed the oil stove to cook the supper for the family. Her clothing t fire and she ran out of the house all ablaze, Neighpors heard the girl's screams and Tan to her rescue, just in time to smother the fire with rugs and save the girl's life, A physician dressed the burns, which are confined to the left arm and side. B. A. Spofard of Hoboken, N.-J. was an over-Sunday visitor with rela- tives here. Monday he attended the celebration in Norwich, of which city he was a resident for nine years, be- fore going into business in Brooklyn, thirty years ago. Captain Tibbitts hés moved to Maine where he has work in the interest of the Gilbert Transportation company. Delay in Reaching Azores. Captain M. L. Gilbert, who intended sailing to the Azores last week to set- tle the salvage on the Elvira Ball and bring her to Mystic, finds that he can- not get a steamer to the islands until August 4th, as the Mediterranean Steamers omit their calls at the Az- ores during the summer months. GOSHEN. v Everybody -Turned Out for Norwich Celebration—Pupils Receive Certifi- ' cates. Mrs. George E. Briggs and children, Vera, Doris, and Charles, of Kings- ton, R.-L, have been visiting friends here. Rev. Marcus Burr and Mrs. Burr have returned from spending & few days with relatives in Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Hattie M. York is at Sagamore beach, L. L John Burr and children of Norwalk have been spending a short time with Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Burr of this place. ‘Wiilie G. Curry, eldest son of Wil- liam T. Curry, has gone to Chicopee Falls, Mass., having found employ- ment in a large turning mill in that place. Nearly every one in this place at- tended the great celebration, held at Norwich Monday. Among those who attended were quite a number who at- tended the celebration fifty years ago. Ethel- Randall, Charles Miner, and Alice Taylor, three pupils in the Tenth school district, will receive certificates from the state board of education for perfect attendance during the school. Miss Rena Smith of New Haven, who has been & guest of Mr. and Mrs, F. G. Stark at Maple Lawn, returned home Wednesday. Ernest -K. Fargo and family have moved to Yantic. LEDYARD Anniversary Sunday for Rev. W. F. White—Local People Participate in Norwich Parade. Miss Florerice M. Benmett is attend- ing the summer normal school at Wil- limantic. Rev. W. F. White preached on Sun- day morning a Bérmon appropriate to the national holiday. This_was also anniversary Sunday, as Mr. White had beerr - just ‘one with the church. During that tiffe thirty -have wnited with the church. Drove Oxen in Big Parade. Joseph A. Clark and Ellsworth C. Gray of this town were the ones who drove the three yoke of oxen that car- ried the float in Norwich on Monday. Miss Eloise White has been engaged as_teacher in District No. 6. Mr. and Mrs. George Spinks of Mys- tic were over-Sunday guests of Sena- tor and Mrs. William J. Allyn. Mrs. McKenzie of Mystic, Benjamin Gray of Providence, Rosweil Lamb of Meridén and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas of Brooklyn were over-Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray. Miss Lilllan Gallup is visiting fela- tives in Hartford. GARDNER LAKE Ne® York and Brooklyn Campers at the Lake, Fred Gage of Providence, R. I, has returned home after spending the week end with Sidney A. Dolbeare. Miss Robie Boynton of Palmertown visited her parents a few days ago. Mrs. Fred Gage of Providence is spending the summer vacation with Mrs, Sidney A. Dolbeare. A party of boys from Brooklyn, N. Y., arrived at Camp Sussalqua Satur- ay. _A party from New York city ar- rived Saturday night and is camping on the south shore of Gardner lake. rs are busy haying. The crop will about average with last year's passed over thfs place recently. Light- ning has struck a number of trees. , Mrs. G. C. Maine has been visiting relatives and friends out of town. Wheels of Industry Stopped. ‘The Glasgo mill closed both Mon- day and Tuesday to give the help an nppununfl to attend the celebration in Norwi both days. NORTH STONINGTON. Prof. C. P. Kendall Attending Sum- mer School—Straw Ride and Picnic. Rev.' Lucian Drury supplied the pul- pit of the Baptist church at Pocasset, Mass., Sunday. Rev. J. M. Collins of Westerly reached in the Third Baptist church inday. x A. Greene of Chicago is Mrs. B. visiting her sister, Miss Dora Thomp- son Maine. Mrs. D. F. Chapman and her daugh- ters, Mrs. W. H. Hillard and Mrs. C. C. Gray, attended the funeral Wed- nesday of Capt. J. B. Getchell of Grot- on, a brother of Mrs. Chapman. Mrs. Isaac Becket and her son, Mas- ter Ralph P. Wheeler, of Savannah, Ga., have arrived in town for their annual visit. Prof. C. P. Kendall of the Wheeler school has gone to Cambridge to at- tend the Harvard summer school. A party of local young people en- Joyed a straw ride, followed by a pic- nle, at Lake Wyassup, Thursday. Miss Louise Hewitt visited in Nor- wich over the celebration. Miss Leonas €. Thompson is at her home here for the summer vacation. WATERFORD. Drowned While Fishing—James Gib- son Home From Alaska. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fields of Hart- ford spent Sunday with Miss Julia ‘Ward. The Misses Ruth and Dorothy M: of Yalesville are guests of Mrs. ‘Willis Manwaring. Clayton and Mrs. Beebe of Meriden are guests of Mr. Beeb's father, Wil- liam E. Beebe. “Mn :i“ry !-‘enznr1 of New London spending a vacation at Mrs. M: A, Littlefield’s. S E."B. Young is home after com- pleting a contract at the Plant place. ‘W. A. Brooks of Jordan was drown- ed Wednesday by falling out of the launch in which he was carrying lob- ster pots and fishing off Millstone. James Gibston, for many vears a stone cutter foreman at Millstone, is home from a lengthy business venture in Alaska. YAWBUX VALLEY. Miss Emma Worden and Miss Julia Askilsen visited over Sunday with Mrs. Daniel Worden at Hope Valley. Miss Alice Tillinghast of Watch Hill was the guest of Miss Annie Maine over Sunday. Cliarles Stewart and family, with, C. W. Willard and family, all of Wester- 1y, spent the Fourth at ‘their camp at Wyassup lake. , George Davis and family haye re- moved to Mystic, where he is em- ployed. Mr. and Mrs. John Kenyon of Mystic have moved into the ten- ement vacated by Mr. Davis. Mrs. Charles Crandall and Mrs. Bet- sey Rathbun spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. William Rathbun. e LISBON Miss 1da N. Bromley has returned to_Providence. Miss Florence Moll of Newark, N. 7, is visiting her cousins, Misses Mag- gie and Annie Holeck. Mrs. Willard Collins returned to her home in Central Village Tuesday aft- er a visit with her sister, Mrs. G. A. Kennedy. Miss Alice E. Kennedy went to New Canaan, Conn., Monday morning. William Gibson and Miss Edith Bur- dick of Jewett City,"were in town on Tuesday. GRISWOLD Miss Laura Young of South Gris- wold has been visiting Miss Bertha Geer. Earl Edmond of Providence spent Sunday with friends in town. James Lester of New York has been visiting friends in town the past week. Jeremiah F. Lynch has returned to Hartford, after being the guest of his father, John Lynch. Miss Margaret McManus left for Block Island Thursday to sbend the season. Florence McCarthy has returned to New Jersey after spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, John McCarthy Miss Deborah Shea of Hartford was a recent guest of Miss Mary McCar- thy. < Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thompson spent the early part of the week in SOUTH LYME. Recent Visitors in Local Homes. Miss Mildred Champion of Essex ‘was the guest of W. C. Slate and fam- ily over Sunday. and Mrs. F. Koward Stickney ofl Ivoryton were guests of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Roath, this week. Robert Baldwin of Derby was the guest of his uncle, Almon Champion, over the Fourth. Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Comstock and Miss Nellie Leffingwell spent Mon- day and Tuesday in Lefingwell. John McManus and daughter, Miss daughter, Edna, of New Haven spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Payne. Mr. ‘and Mrs. A. H. Miller of New Haven were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Annie McManus, are -spending the ‘W. C. Slate, Monda; week with Mr. ManManus’ father, Mi- chael McManus of Arctic, R. I Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ross of Lef- Mr. and Mrs, John Chapman of Providence visited relatives in this place last week. fingwell were recent callers at the home of Mrs. Ross’ mother, Mrs. Mar- Miss Elizabeth Slate visited relatives and friends in New London this week. tha Leffingwell. George Holmes of Chesterfield has returned home after being the guest of his aunt, Mrs. Willis Chappell. Master Joseph Marra is spending a few weeks with his grandmother, Mrs. Christina Glassbrenner at Gardner The Rev. Mr. Dodds held servi the Union chapel Sunday at e:r\p‘ce;'ln PRESTON. Lake. Miss Mary Lyons of Providence is Personal Mention. visiting her nieces, the Misses Fields. H. H. Kinkead has returned to Providence after spending the Fourth with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thom- as Kinkead. LEFFINGWELL. Miss Edith Leffingwell is spending the summer at Pleasure Beach. William Lougheed, Mrs. William Duffy and daughter Annamae of Brooklyn, N. Y., have arrived at C. L. Palmer’s for the summer, . Miss Nellie Leffingwell of Fitchville has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ross. Mr. and Mrs, J. R. Gray and daugh- ter Elizabeth of New London spent. Sunday with Mrs. Mary Gray. Mrs. Ralph Willlams of Willimantic is spendiug the week with her sister, Mrs. George W. Rogers. Mrs. John Staubly of New York was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Palmer Tuesday and Wednesday. o Sheldon oosnt THarssk George A. spent aft Pleasure Beach. X Miss Bessle Crary is attending the summer school at the Normal school in Willimantic. Miss Elsie Starkweath- er is also attending. Miss Martha Dombroskie has return- ed to her home, after a visit with rela- tives in 'Hartford. Her sister, Miss Henrietta Dombrosiie, returned home with her. George Savage, formerly of this place, is visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Bagley. Mr. and_ Mrs. Alfred Crandall of ‘Wickford, R. Ihave been visiting rela- tives in this place. % HANOVER. Miss Carrie Gallup is at_home for | her_summer vacation. Miss Theodora Peck is & member of u house party at Merrtmacport, Mass. Miss Grace Roberts of Oxford is vis- iting her mother, now residing at Wil- ligm Allen's. ¥ At the récent school meeting John Croft was re-elected secretary and Committce.. An adjourned meeting wil committee. - An- “will be-nield- Wednesday, July 14, On account of the'celebration in Norwich the annual Sunday school plenic was postponed until some time in August. WINDHAM COUNTY. . < 7 RAWSOR Rifle Shot Destroyed Eye—Notes of the Week. While fixing a rifle on Friday Seth Kimball received the charge in one eve and was taken to the Day-Kimball hospital, where he had “his eye re- moved. Mr. ‘and . Mrs. Alvin Sweet, L. C. Stocking, Mr. Hilard, Frank and Moses Kenyon were Willimantic callers on Saturday. F. B, Stocking has been taking a few days’ opting in Norwich attending the celebration. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hoffman of New Jersey have been the guests of Mr. Hoffmans brother, Joseph Hoffman. Mrs. Joseph Dieschie has been visit- ing relatives in New York. Roy Rowland and Frank PhilliBs were at the Dayville lake on the Fourth. Henry Griggs has been spending a few days at Norwich the guest of Frank Yeomans. Frank Yeomans and Miss Annie La- throp_of Norwich are the guests of ‘The Seaside City does not envy the Rose of New England, but extends con- gratulations on the success and mag- nitude of the celebration of the 250th enniversary of the founding of _the town. It was certainly a big affair, perhaps outdoing all previous efforts in that line, but as great as was the parade it might have been greater, and without hardly any effort on the part of the efficient committee. . Of course, down here in New London, Wwe never concede that Norwich leads in anything. But say, despite the pub- lished statement that the parade was the biggest event of the kind ever hell in eastern Connecticut, exception is taken, and perhaps the chap who caused the statement to be made naver saw the big parade In New London In 1881, on the occasion of the centennial of the battle of Groton Heights, or that on the occasion :: the 250th anniversary in New Lon- on. ‘The centennial celebration was the biggest ever for New London, while the 250th event was not on such an elaborate scale, the procession was longer than that held In Norwich. ‘There were larger representations from the army and navy, and two regiments of National guardsmen, as against six companies, and there were three in- stead of two companies of Foot Guards as at Norwich, and the Putnam Pha- lanx were here, too. The civic teature of the procession was much larger, for in addition to the fraternal organiza- tions represented in Norwich .there were the Masonic organizations of New London and other cities, and the large volunteer fire department with visiting companies. 3 In the matter of floats the credit probably goes to Norwich, but Raphael, the veteran cigar man, declares that the floats in the big parade last Mon- day are not to be compared with those ;x;gs were in the Norwich parade of prosecute the man for violating the law. At the height of the discussion Deacon Charles ~A. Fisk happened along and took part In the affair, pre- venting serious consequences. Mon- day morning the buggy was put out of the shop. WAUREGAN. Officers Elected by C. E. Society. Mrs. J. A. M. Atwood and Miss Lydia Haskell, accompanied by Miss Edith Clark, left Thursday for Mrs. Atwood's summer home at Cottage City, Mass. Miss Cora Mason is acting as nurse at Mr. Shoales' during the iliness of Mrs. Shoales. Rev. E. F. Talmadge was in Hart- ford Wednesday. Five representatives of the Draper company of Hopedale, Mass., are set- ting up the new looms recently pur- chased by the Wauregan compuny. Memorial Window. At the morning service at the Con- gregational church on June 27 a fine memorial window was unveiled. The window was purchased with money given the church by the will of the late Mrs. William Stockley. The win- dow was unveiled by b nephew, John Whittaker, of Providénce, and bears the following inscription: In memory of William Stockley and his wife, Har- riet Whittaker Stockley. B Notes. Arthur Lawrence Johnson was re- ceived into the fellowship of the Con- gregational church at the communion service on Sunday last. Mrs, J. Walter Atwood and family are at their summer home at Neptunc park, New London. John Watling and Robert Livesey were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith the first of the week. The following officers of the Chris- tian Endeavor society of the Congre- gational church have been elected for the next six months: President, J. Ar- thur Leach; vice president, Mrs. Addi- son Tracy; secretary, Harrison F. Top- 1iff; treasurer, Joseph Money. Dwight Skinner was in Scotland over the Fourth. CANTERBURY. Death of Mrs. Charles Robbins—New Bell Dedicated. Mrs, Mary Robbins, wife of Charles Robbins, @ied Thursday morning. Mrs. Robbins has been ailing a long time, but only recently gave up. She leaves three children, Arthur and Elmer and Miss Dola S. Robbins, a local teacher, one brother, Francis S. Bennett, and a sister, Mrs, C. H. Williams, of this town. Miss Ethel M. Carpenter of Bridge- port is a guest at Elm farm; also Mrs. A. R. Farnham. The dedication of the new M. P. bell and the picnic Saturday at the Center was a grand success. A large crowd had & royal good time. Clement Bushnell and his sisters, Mi; ‘ollatta and Miss Florence Bush- nell*re guests of their mother over the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Truman Bennett and child of Plainfield were visitors of Mr. Bennett's brother George over the hol- iday. Miss Inez E. Williams of Mansfield Depot was the guest of her father and grandmother and aunt. Leroy Bennett and wife and friends of Moosup were guests July 4th of rel- atives in tow A. R. Farnham spent the Fourth at Elm farm. * C. A, D. Tracy of Plainfield and Darwin_Tracy of Scotland spent the day at Pleasant View farm. WOODSTOCK VALLEY. Items of Personal Interest. A. Winfield Kenyon and a friend from Providence spent Sunday and the 5th of July with his father, Win- field S. Kenyon. Mre. William Lendrum, who has been visiting her sisters, Miss Maria Hiscox and Mrs. Davis, has returned to Flushing, N. Y. The Misses Child of Flushing, N. Y., are visiting their aunts. Mrs. Mary Phillips spent Sunday Miss Elle Latham. SOUTH KILLINGLY Painter Saved Work on Parson’s Bug- gy to Do on Sunday. If any one thing has characterized the three years’ pastorate of Rev. Vir- sil Blackman in South Killingly it is his active opposition to violation of the Sunday law. The climax of his arusade was reached Sunday night when a local painter was greatly en- raged when Mr. Blackman tackled him for painting his carriage last Sunday. The minister hired the man to paint s top b which bad been removed to the mp. Nothing had been done on it Saturday night. Sunda evening the parson found out that h: busgy had been painted that day. He m to the man and demanded It at saing hé, would have al, the| with her grandson, Allen W. Kenyon. Miss Harriet Slinbsby of Boston is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Slingsby. Miss Irene Kenyon of Somerville, Mass., spent Sunday and Monday with her mother, Mrs. Emma Kenyon. Miss Rebecca Walker has returned from visits made in Winchester, Dan- ielson and Putnam. - Mrs. Clara Thompson, with her daughter, Miss Louise, of Granville, O., is visiting her father, Samuel Cooper. Olin Kenyon is visiting friends in Boston. Rev. G. A. Ferguson and family of Putnam spent Monday with Rev. A. ©._Johnson and famil Willlam Greene of Lime Rock, R. , was in town on Wednesday _ Dr. Lowe of Putham was in town ‘Wednesday. Mrs, Fred Lincks and children of Brooklyn, N. Y., have arrived at the m‘&con farm, their mnew hows New London Not Outdope by Certainly Norwich exceeded New London ln’ the electrical decorations, for such decoration was unknown twenty-eight years ago, on the occa- sion of the Groton centenhial event, nor even later on the 250th anniversary of the founding of New London. The celebration in Norwich was a very large affair, remarkably managed and the immense crowd of spectators were made comfortable, the best of or- der being maintained by the efficient work of a large police forces It may have been the “biggest cele- bration Norwich ever saw,” but there have been larger.in New London, which happens to be a part of eastern Con- necticut. In the electrical display Nor- wich excelled, but in other respects New London’s celebrations were on a scale. s for the “harbor” display, New London has warships while Norwich bas power boats, but the pyrotechnic exhibit excelled that of New London in every respect. But the New Lon- don events are now a part of ancient history, unknown to many of the pres- ent generation, and therefore not con- !'sidered when statement was published that the Norwich celebration parade was the biggest ever seen in eastern Connecticut. According to statistics, one in every 435 of New London's residents are in- sane, and perhaps the chap wmo here attempts to show that two of New London’s big events have not yet been outdone by Norwich ought to be in- chided. The superiority of parades may be considered an open question, but, whether it is to the liking of New London or not, Norwich will have pres- tige in the mind of public travelers, be- cause the name Norwich line of steam- ers will probably be never changed. It is known here and hereabouts that Norwich line passenger boats have not made Norwich, or even Allyn's Point, Norwich—The Superiority of Parades ‘ ed an Open Question—The New $100,000 Harbor School House Completed. 1561, fortys castern terminal since eight years ago. The name is retained even while the boats are temporary terminal at Stonington, although suggestion was mad} that instead of Norwich line the old “Reliable Stonington line" be B hart in New Lons e 's wi in New dock .,mJ; burned, will s00n be fe= built and within two months New don will again be the eastern for the Noriich line boats, not one of which even hails from Norwich. it was Norwich enterprise that estab~ lished this old steamboat line and : s the name would be almost a crime. The new and magnificent $100,000 harbor schoolhouse is completed, and now the school visitors and are in a quan as to the di of the wooden schoolhouse on the same lot, which by the way was adequate for present school purposes in that dis- trict. It is a wooden structure, in good~ order, and could not be replaced for less than $30,000. The bullding must be removed and attempt was made to sell it at auction, but the highest bid was only $300, and there was no sale. Since then an offer of $400 has been made. Mayor Armstrong suggested the purchase of a lot in the vicinity and to remove the building and a commit= tee is now acting upon the s ion and will get estimates of cost. The mayor says the building is well adapt- od for light manufacturing purposes and believes that if the building is moved the New London Board of Trade or New London Business Men's asso~ clation would take over the building and have it occupied by small manu= facturing concerns, make it an indus< trial bullding and ‘advance the manu= facturing interests of New London, The plan seems feasible, but the pros- pects are that the building will be eold for less than the cost of the shingles,, = BROOKLYN. y His Sentence ors for Fourth. Prisoner Died on Expired—Many Vi Miss Helen Sharpe is spending the summer vacation with her mother, Mrs. James Lowry. Mr. and Mrs. Geopge A. Witter were fn Mystic with relatives over the Fourth. Fate Overtook Him. On Saturday afternoon a fPrisoner at ‘the jail named Edward Stakeshaft died. _He was sent to jail from the city of Putnam and his sentence would have expired the night of the day that he died. His mother lives in Rhode Island and when notified of his death requested that the body be taken to Providence, Undertaker Pond taking the body there on the early train on Sunday. Among the visitors in town over the Fourth were Miss Nellie Woodbridge of Danielson with Mrs. George G. Gil- bert. James S. Palmer and wife of Attle- boro, with Mr. and Mrs. James C. Palmer. Nelson Fuller and wife of New Bed- ford, with Mrs/ L. S. Attwood. John S. Litchfield of Providence, with Frank and Alice Litchfield. Miss Bertha_ Sharpe of tford, with Mr. and Mrs. James Lowry. Howard Walker of West Hartford, with Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Spaulding. Ernest Bard and wife of New York with Mr. and Mrs. J. Sprague Bard. Artbur Milligan of Springfield, Mas: with his parents, Mr. and- Mrs. J. Milligan. Miss Abby W. Putnam of Providence is with her sister, Mrs. W. H. Clewley, for the summer. Herbert House and wife were with relatives in Niantic, Conn.,, over the Fourth. John Griggs died on Sunday morn- ing of old age; his funeral was held on Monday at 3 o'clock, Rev. Dr. James officiating. Burial in South cemetery. Rev. George W. Clark has begun to move his household goods to Canter- bury. DAYVILLE Ankle Sprained—Local Young Men in Camp at Beach. Dr. H. L, Hammond has returned to his Home in Niles, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Cavanaugh re- cently entertained the Rev. Leo Butler and mother of Worcester, Mass. Miss Helen Kelley is ili. William Davis of Montclair spent the Fourth with Miss Clara Stokes. Mrs. Barnes spent Monday in Wor- istered at the Guild house over the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Wendell H. Warden entertained Harry Harrington of Bos= ton over the holiday. William Nichols visited in Norwich "“5‘7 4. rank McLoughlin of Providencs Jras week-end guest at Willlam Ri= ey’ A private dance was held in Grange hall July 5 under the auspices of Miss es Hortense and Mirlam Church and Miss Constance Cleveland. CLARK'S CORNERS. Death of Mrs. Maria Pearl—Nows Notes. Mrs. Alice Murdock and son of Ar- lington, Mass., are recent visitors as Mrs. Allen Jewett's. Mr. Palmer and family of Spring- fleld, Mass, and Phil Burnham of Hartford were at the Maples over the Fourth. Martin Navin, Jr, of New Havem visiting in town. gAllen Jewett was in Norwich Mon= lay. Mrs. C. R. Brand of Detroit, Michy is visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Scott are parents of a daughter, July 9. Mrs. R. E. Clarke is at Orient with Mrs. Bakken, who has a young daugh« ter. OBITUARY. Mrs. Maria Pearl. On June 28, Mrs. Maria Pearl passed from earthly life to the great beyond. She was In her 834 year and dearly beloved by all who knew her. She has always been a resident of the town and of late has lived with her son, Frank E. Pearl. Besid this son, she leaves Fred D, Leroy P., and Austin B. Pearl, also several grand- chlldr‘l and three brothers, and one sister. ! On Thursday the funeral was held at the house. Mr. Marshall delivered a fitting eulogy. There were many beautiful floral tributes. Burial was in North cemetery. "PHOENIXVILLE Sale of the James Healy Farm. Oliver H. Latham attended the an niversary exercises at Norwich Mon« day with the artillery company from Danielson, of which he is a member. C. C. Downing went to South Man= chester and spent the Fourth with his sister and her family. They have & cottage at the lake at South Covene try. cester. Mrs, William Killian sprained her ankle badly by slipping on the sidewalk in front of Miller's store. She was carrled to hep mother’s home on Otis Haying has commenced In earnest this week. George A. Reed has cut the grass on the Sunday school lot. Mg, Slavik is selping him. James Healy has sold his farm to & widow with three children. This will street, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bidwell, Sabin and Deborah Russell, Miss Alice P. Fish and Clinton Atwood were with Norwich friends on Monday. Miss Mary E. Kelley is spending a few days in Boston. Leon Blanchard is at FEast Green- wich, R. I, for a week. Merrfll Bennett and Harold Shaw are at_the beach at News London camping. Miss Mary F. Blanchard is visiting in New Bedford, Mass, Joseph Law of Sioux City is visiting the Misses Law CHAPLIN. Interesting Speakers for July at Church ~Neff Place Sold. The place In the center owned by the late Theron L. Neff has been sold to_William Smith of Bogoda, N. J. Rev. Oren D. Fisher of Storrs will preach at the church next Sunday, Rev. C. A. Pickett of Warren on July 18 and on the 25th H. H. Spooner of Kensington will deliver a temperance address. Miss Julia Buel, a teacher in the Winsted graded school, has been a vis- itor this week with Miss Mabel A. Lamphear. Mrs. E, Jessie Hunt and Miss Flor- ence I, Hunt visited friends in Norwich help out the school here, is a small one. She takes pos two weeks. Green Brothers had & successful clambake and_danco at Laurel park, Crystal lake, July 5th. M. ¥, Latham and family were im Putnam Wednesday. A._A. Spaulding and family are a§ the Spaulding cottage this week, W00DSTOCK F. J. Willlamson of Hartford spent the Fourth in town. Mrs. Albert Bannister of Providence is at her father's, C. P, Wilcox's. The haying season s in full swing A large crop is promised. Mrs. Alma ger Wells of South Woodstock died Tuesday night of con- sumption. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kingsbury and Mr. and Mrs. George Bartholomew of Hartford werc guests over the Fourth of Rev, G, F. Waters, Mrs. W. A. Howard, who has been i, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence W, Bowen and ‘Miss Roxianna Bowen are ate tending the_Pacific-Alaska-Yukon exy position in Seattle. WEST W00DSTOCK Albert Smith of Bast Brimfleld 1§ eek and enjoyed the celebr: v. C. W. Burt of Abington was a visitor Wednesday at Mrs. Nancy BE. Lanphear's at South Chaplin. Mrs. Edith Smith of Bogoda, N. J., has been a visitor at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ellen Welch. HAMPTON Dance at Grange Hall—Local People at Celebration—Holiday Visitors. Miss Marguerite Archibald.of Dor- chester, Mass., is visiting her)grand- mother, Mrs. M. A. Archibald. F. J.'Moran was recently in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Weaver at- tended the Norwich celebration. George E. Dadlelson last week. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Gill entertain- ed. Mrs. Rowland and child of Po- quonock Hridge, July 4. _Miss Sophia L. Nichols has retnrmed from a pleasant sojourn In Providence g Pawtucket. A. Finigan of Ablngten reg- ols made & trip to] staying at Deacon Harris" Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker of Flushe. ing are staying with their daughtery Mrs. Richard Hicks. Walter Ross and Albert Miller lef§. Tuesday morning for New Haven. Miss Jennie Thompson is spendi two weeks with a party of friends the White mountains. Guests in town over the Fourth Mr. and Mrs. Andrew uorl.nyya‘ family at Gustav Anderson's, Davis at R. O. Davis’, Irving Frost M. 8. Frost’s, Kilcup, Miss Wilson at Deacon Har= Tis’ . HOWARD VALLEY The_tent meeting ed in the V July 7. Brother Mayfleld of goes 10 Worcester to huld @ w meetings there. Farmens have commenced Grass is better in general tham year, The ' Fi h e 23k b league May be Considhit Emily Bowen, Nettie s s 1 8. -