Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 7, 1909, Page 10

“NEW LONDON COUNTY. - ; LEDYARD " Utility of Fertilizers Demonstrated— | ‘Highway to Be Improved—Mesting —$14 Netted from Recent Entertain- ment. A Jaughable farce, No Men Wanted, 4 —— * 5 Social Activities Among the Cottagers | Isaac B. Geer has been experiment- ing -with chemicals furnished by a New York company on grass on one acre of ground. One-third of an acre without any fertilizer yielded 12 bunches, one-third of an acre with in- complete fertilizer ylelded 16 bunches and one-third of an acre with complete fertilizer yielded 20 bunches. The one acre in question produced about two tons. Mr. Geer also has potatoes :;:Jfler cultivation with different chemi. s. Highway Commissioner’s Visit, State Road Commissioner J. H. Macdonald was in town on Friday and with First Selectman Luther C. Gray went over the town to ascertain in what place the state money for good oads, about $7,000 voted at a special Yown meeting in 1907, should be ex- nded. The commissioner visited our sections but decided to improve the roads at present in three different sections: The first section at Gales Ferry oposite Charles Brown’s prop- erty; section No. 2, from a wooden bridge near Daniel Palmer's northerly towards the draw bridge school house, and section 3 between the Edwin Rey- nolds place and the Hiram Whipple place, and possibly some may be laid out on the Shewville road. His en- gineer will lay out the sections soon. John M. Gray was in Providence on Tuesday, Miss Mildrgd Pierce of Allyns Point zas been th’, guest of Miss Florence Bennett. Men have commenced work on the Congregational church. The decora- tors for the inside will try to have it finished before the Bill library din- ner. Owing to the alterations there will be no more services for two weeks and the pastor, Rev. Mr. White, has gone on his vacatiol To Meet Under New Law. There will be a meeting of the school visitors and all the district committees at the town clerk’s office today (Sat- urday), August 7, at 2 p. m. These constitute the school board until the first Monday in October, when the new board will be elected. A special town meeting will be called in Sep- tember by the selectmen to see what the number of school visitors there shall be to manage the schools for the coming year, to be voted at the annual town meeting whether there shall be three, six, or nine. Personals. Mrs. John Chester and two children are visiting Mrs. John M. Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Clark and son of North Stonington were guests on Sunday of Mrs. Clark's father, James N. Holdridge. Mrs, Joseph Dean of New London is spending a few days with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gray. Mrs. Russell Gallup and Mrs. Addie Gallup were guests of friends in Mys- tic Tuesday and Wednesday. NORTH STONINGTON. Congregational Sunday Scheol Outing ~—Afternoon Tea—Literary Club En- tertained—Mrs. William H. Coates Death, The Congregational Sunday school held tis annual picnic Wednesday, go- ing to Watch Hill and having an en- Joyable outing. ‘The Third Baptist church ladies gave a 4 o’clock tea Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. C. Gray. The village literary club met by in- wvitation with Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Hollister Friday afternoon. Harold W. Drury of New York has been spending the week at the homs of his father, Rev. Lucian Drury. Mrs, Calvin O. Geer and her two children, Gladys and Henry, are the guests of Mrs. Fannie Stone, OBITUARY. Mrs. Alice Little ‘William H. Coates, died at the summer home of the family, Coatescroft, in this village, on the evening of July 29th. She had been in failing health for a Coates, wife of year past. Burial was in Saginaw, Mich., the former home of Mrs. Coates. She was a woman of amiable disposi- tion, fine attainments and pleasing manner. Besides her husband she is survived by two daughters, Misses Minnie L. and Helen S, Coates. Song Service. Rev, Lucain Drury will conduct a song service in the Third Baptist church Sunday evening. Mrs. Drury will read a paper, Gleanings from Hymnology, as a part of the exercises. CLARK’S CORNERS. Mill Running by Gasoline—Surfman Main on Duty at Fishers Island. E. P. Lewis has been building a new flume for the felting company. At present the mill is run almost en- tirely by the power of the large gas- oline engine. Wilson D. Main has returned to Fish- ers island, as surfman No. 7. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bagley of Quinebaug were guests of Mrs. Bag- ley’s mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stoddard over,Sunday. Frank "Palmer enjoyed a day’s fish- ing at Yawgoo pond recently. He was accompanied by Maurice Perry and cousins, George and Will Perry. They caught several good sized bass and perch. Horace Palmer and son Frank were fishing in Wyassup pond Wednesday. Frank Palmer caught two bass. Both weighed 4 3-4 pounds. Party to Savin Rock—Sunday School Picnic. Misses Agnes, Virginia and Edna TLougheed of Bronx, . Y., and Miss Margaret Langan of Jersey City, N, J.,, arrived at C. L. Palmer's Saturday to spend the month. Misges Gertrude Ward and Kola Browning are spending a few weeks at Northfield. Rev. J. G. Ward is absent month’s vacation. C. M. Geisthardt, Fred Palmer, Miss Alice Buckley and Miss Ruth Palmer speht Sunday at Savin Rock, New Ha- ven, making the trip in Mr, Geisthardt's automobile. Thp First Baptist Sunday school picnic was held at Gardner Lake on ‘Wednesday. About eighty were pres- ent and an enjoyable day was spent. GLASGO. Henry Jarvis of Glasgo caught a bass last Saturday in Pachaug pond which weighed four pounds and two ounces after being out of the water three hours. Peter Mitchell also caught two weighing three pounds aplece. Mrs. Leoza Cartier Doyon, wife of Magloire Doyon, died Ju'y 31st. The funeral was held Monday morning at St. Ann’s church, Rev. J. V. E. Belan- ger, the pastor, officiating at the re- quiem high mass, in the presence of one of the largest congregations ever attending a funeral in Glasgo. Burial ‘was in St. Thomas’ cemeter; on a _— . The annual match bill for the world ‘s more than $185,000,000. good schoolhouse July 30. ten children from Massachusetts, Exe- ter, R. 1, Hopeville, Campbell Mills, besides Mrs, Pratt and children and Mrs, Charles Barber and children and was given by Miss Mabel Martin of Meriden, Miss Evelyn Richards and les Treat of Norwich at the Yale varsity quarters Friday evening lections Mrs. C of last week. were given by Miss Harriet Treat, el- ocutionist of South Manchester, and music was enjoyed. follows: Piano and mandolin selections, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Voorhees; reading, Miss Harriet Treat; piano selection, Miss Mary Voorhee: ‘Wanted; charactérs: Interesting sel Prunella Aber- crombie, Mrs. Charles Treat; Isabella Granger, Miss Mabel Marti Eliza- beth Rawley, Miss Evelyn Richards; solo, Lullaby, Miss Marguerite Morse; reading, Miss Harriet Treat; solo, Miss Grace Chapman; reading Mrs. Charles Treat and Miss Helen Thompson; pi- ano and mandolin selections, Mr.' and Mrs. Voorhees. The sum of $14 was raised as the result of the entertainment, which was given by the summer residents as a benefit for the Gales Ferry church. A sale of cake and ice cream was held at the close of the programme. Start for lowa. Edmund Satterlee, who has been spending his vacation with his father, Jonathan Satterlee, left Monday eve- ning for his home in Dunlap, Ga. Mr. Satterlee was accompanied by his cousin, Mrs. William H. Kennedy of Montclair, N. who will visit her par_ ents, Dr. and Mrs. Dwight Satterlee, of California, who are at present at Dunlap. Engaged in Playground Work. Mrs. Oliver C, Morse visited her daughter, Miss Elizabeth Morse, at White Plains, N. Y, last week. Miss Morse engaged during the summer in playground work for crippled chil- dren at the Orthopaedic hospital. Various Interests. Miss Maud Chapman, who has been vigiting her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Colver, at the Navy Yard, returned to Middle- town Saturday. James H. Martin of Meriden spent Sunday with his family at their cot- tage, Leisure Hour. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Curtis daughter, Faith, with their guests, Miss May Poweks, Frederick Kedney, and John Bowne, who have spent part of the season at the Wigwam, returned to_their homes in Norwich last week. Noyes Smith, who is employed by the T. A. Scott Co. of New London, visited his father, Latham Smith, who is ill at his home here, Sunday. Mrs. W. F. Gilroy of Mount Ver- non, N. Y., who arrived last week to spend August at the Pines, is enter- taining Mrs. and Miss Freeman of Mount Vernon. Mrs. E. V. Maine of Norwich is vis- iting her sister, Mrs. Franklin H. Brown. Miss Ella Potter of Norwich was the guest of Mrs. James H. Martin last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Frost, with their children and maids, who have spent the month at their new cottage, returned to their home in Montclair, N. J., Friday evening. Service of Song. The young people’s choir conducted the song service at the meeting of the Epworth league, which was led by the pastor, assisted by Miss Florence Hurlbutt, Sunday evening. Miss Mar- guerite Morse sang Tell Me the Story of Jesus, with autoharp accompani- ment. Miss Morse also sang, Jesus Lover of My Soul, at the offertory at the morning service. and Home from Panama. Civil Engineer Nathan J. Gibbs of Panama arrived last week to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan A. Gibbs of Norwich, at their summer home in the village. . Mrs, Frederick Richards and her daughter, Miss Evelyn of Norwich, who have been visiting Mrs. Richards’ father, Jonathan Satterlee, to their home Saturday. The first dance of the season was held last week at the Harvard boat house, at Red Top. Miss Mabel Martin has been visiting friends in Norwich. The Kelley family of Norwich, who have occupied Albert Potter's cottage on the Bluff, have moved to the Wig- wam. The Gritman family of New York arrived last week at the Potter cottage. Mrs. Philip Carter of Groton called on relatives in the village Monday. Miss Hattie Treat returned Monday ‘with her father, Charles Treat, to spend a few days at their home in South Manchester. The Enshaw family of Putnam, who occupied the Pioneer during July, have moved to the Swannanoa and the cottage has been taken by the Misses Sharpe of Putnam, who usually spend their.vacation here. MONTVILLE. Mrs, Frank Wilcox and Mrs. Her- man Miner of Westerly were guests Saturday of Deacon and Mrs. George Smith of Palmertown. Mrs, Lyon and daughter, Miss Bertha Lyon, attended the funeral of a rela- tive in New London Sunday. Miss Draper of Worcester has been the guest of Mrs, A. P. Mitchell. Rev. G. C. Chappell exchanged pul- pits Sunday morning with Rev., H. T. Arnold, acting pastor of the Montville Center Congregational church. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert F. Dawley and family of Norwich made the trip to the Center church in their automobile. Mr. Dawley is a native of Ashford. The union meeting in the evening was helpfully conducted by Mrs. Allen Chapman. Life Lessons for Me from the Book of Acts. Austin Lester of Norwich has re- turned home after several days’ stay at_Orrin Gardner's. . Mrs. Jabez H. Bailey of Yantic re- cently called on local frienas. Mr. O'Mealy and daughter Ruth of a home here, has been taken to the Backus hospital. Mrs., McCall and Mrs. Hallisey of Norwich are occupying one or Mr. Phillips’ cottages. Maurice Sherman of Norwich is camping on Mr. Lathrop's shore. NORTH LYME Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Strong and Mrs. William Sisson visited in Groton over Sunday. 5 Mr.’and Mrs. W. M. Sisson, Jr. at- tended the Ocean beach day events in New London last week. Miss Mary Stark of Chester has been visiting Miss Emily Stark. \ A party of sixteen went on a sail to Middletown last Monday in a power boat. An enjoyable time was spent. ' CENTER VOLUNTOWN. Clark Barber of Oneco visited his brother, C. Barber, Sunday. Mrs. Charles Pratt and Mrs. Charles Barber had a small picnic at the Bit- There were The programme farce, No Men { dies Friday afternoon. A dainty lunch returned er, Herman Strong, and family. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Vi son Philip have gone to the woods for a few weeks. entertaining rs. Clarke’s » cousin, Mrs. Annie Blfilg:n' and daughter Nellie, of Norwich. Mrs. Harriet Colburn of Hampton is a guest of Mrs. Sarah Willis. There will be a fellowship meeting at Exeter church Aug. 25th. Mr. Hochberge has about thirty boarders from New York. Twenty-five or thirty Italians are at work on the James crossing, where a bridge is to be located, eliminating the grade crossing. CENTRAL VILLAGE Picnic Postponed—Oiled Streets Satis- factory-—Briefs and Personals. Miss Irene Dolan has been in Brook- field, Mass., caring for her mother, who was taken ill while visiting rela- tives there. * Mrs. William Wilcox and Miss Em- ily Wilcox of Norwich spent Friday at the home of Miss Wilcox's brother, James Wilcox. The Ladies of the G. A. R. picnic, which was to have been held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Caleb Bishop in Packerville, has been postponed indef- initely on account of the recent death of her grandson, Walter Bishop Phil- lips. Miss Blanche Coon of Pennsylvania is visiting her sister, Mrs. August Hol- gerson. Oscar Olson of New York is visit- ing his cousin, Howard Holgerson. Mrs. Charles A. Byles entertained her Sunday school class of young la- was served. Mrs. Albert Gagne and little son of ‘Woonsocket are spending a week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Robitaille. Mrs. Jules Fortier and niece of ‘Woonsocket, R. I., are spending a week here. 3 John L. Chapman is spending a short vacation in Brunswick, Me. Streets Improved by Oiling. The oil on the streets is proving a great blessing to local housekeepers and people who wish to sit on their lawns. Earl R. Buttonwoods beach, R. L, Civic club boys. who are there this month. A good game of ball was played on Daggett's ground, Saturday afternoon, when the Plaineflid team beat the Centrals, 6-4. Napoleon Beaudry took a trip Providence Saturday. Rev. Edward Stone preached Sun- Bragg spent Saturday at with the camping to day. Mrs. Clinton Weaver and little daughter Jane of Maryland, who have been spending the past month at Ed- ward H. Lillibridge’s, left Wednesday to visit in Manchester before return- ing to their southern home. Recent Accidents. Charles, youngest son of Samuel Ro- bitaille, fell from his bicyele, strik- ing on his elbow, cutting a deep and long gash. ‘ Stuart Ellsworth, while playing ball at Moosup Saturday afternoon with the team from the Plainfield woolen mill, was struck on the end of his forefingers by the ball, putting the finger out of joint. Mrs. Louis Fournier and two sons left Wednesday for a pleasure trip to Canada. TLucy Broadhead has returned after visiting friends in Providence. Mrs. Stephen A. Clarke has been entertaining her niece, Miss Rathbun of Canterbury. Reynold Archer of Harrisville, R. 1., formerly of this village, has been visiting friends the past week. Joseph Labou has returned from two weeks’ vacation spent in Canada. Mrs. Stephen Marcustre of Web- ster, Mass.,, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Burke. Her little son Wiilliam remained for a visit. Her brother, Edward Burke, returned to Webster with her. The Sunday school pienic, which was to have been held at Killingly lake Thursday, was postponed on ac- count of the rain. Walter Wright of Palmer, Mass,, spent Sunday at Robert McFarland's. His wife and children, who have been spending the past three months here, returned to Palmer with him. James McFarland of Whitinsville, Mass., spent Sunday with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Carey of Nor- ch spent Monday at Fitch a Ca- Mr. and Mrs. George Gadbois spent Monday with relatives in Norwich. Mrs. Elmer Johnson and Mrs. Robert Loring went to Worcester where Mrs. Loring will receive medi- cal treatment. rs. Robert Loring has been enter- her mother, Mrs. Aliibar of Providence. ‘rederick Brewster has been enjoy- ing an auto trip to Westerly, Narra- gansett Pier and Point Judith, R. L P. Augustus Mathewson, superin- tendent of King Philip’s mill in Fall River, Mass., spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Mathew- son. William Kyle of Pawtucket, B. L, spent Sunday with his family, who are spending a few weeks here. Miss Mary Labou spent Sunday at Ocean beach, where Rey. John H. Broderick entertained the members of the choir of the All Hallows’' church, Moosup. Mrs. Lydia Spicer is spending the summer at her cottage on the Willi- mantic camp ground. Mrs. Everett Ladd is entertaining her mother, Mrs. House of Canterbury, also Mrs. Clarence House and little son of Springfield, Mass. ~ W00DSTOCK The Orpheus Male quartette of Bos- ton gave a concert in the Congrega- tional church Friday evening, with readings by Mrs. Flale Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kingsbury were in town early in the week. Rev. G. F. Waters returned to Hartford with them. The family of F. J. Wiiliamson of Hartford are at the Clark house, West Woodstock, for the month. Mrs. W. J. Lindeman and son Walter spent Sunday in Oxford, Mass. Miss Edith H. Hall led the Endeavor meeting Sunday evening. The Woodstock Gazette says: The Quail Trap people who have been at the Pavilion, Crystal lake, would have kept open house another week but for two out of town invitations. HAMPTON Edna Williams of Lebanon was the guest of Helen Holt Spaulding recent- Iy, The Hampton A. C. played the North Windhams last Saturday. The score was 11-9 in favor of the visiting team. Harry Harrington has returned to the Hub after having spent his vaca- tion with W. H. Warden. Josiah Hyde has returned after a brief visit with his mother n Duxbury, Maiss. Ethel Riley is visiting friends at Narragansett Pler. The Chinese have astronomical rec- ords which go back to 2356 B. C, There w. . T. U. at the Town was erplanck and { Gordon fro; Maine Dorothy and London are mother, Mrs. Palmer. Wedding Anniversary of Rev. and Mrs. George E. Smith. as a m of the W. C. ernoon. It wedding George BE. Smith and wife. Ice cream, cake, etc., were served. A large com- pany was present. In the evening about twenty-five of the young met at the M. P. parsonage to cele- brate the anniversary. ‘There were singing and games. An envelope con- taining a sum of money was presented Mr. and Mrs. Smith, the presentation speech being made by Mr. Parkhurst. sTgue were forty-two at the Y. P. night. E .of the M. P. church Sunday Several of the members of the Mite society went huckleberrying Wednes- day, among them being the president Mrs. George E. Smith. The picked 25 quarts and sold them, the money to be used for church purposes. THOMPSON Plans for Sunday School Outings—En- joyable Entertainment. Mr. and Mrs, E. S. Backus and chil- dren have been at Mr. Backus' home in MAnd%/er. 1 Mrs, Emergene Williams is spending a week at Falmouth. The Baptist church will be closed Aug. 15th as the pastor, Rev. C. T. Ramsey, expects to have his vacation next week. Calvin Ballard «f Derby, formerly of this place, is at Silver Bay, N. Y., this week. Misses Edith and Grace Cruff have returned from the summer school at East Northfield, Mass. Miss F'izabeth Eddy has been the guest of Mrs. John Chase at Webster Lake. Misses Helen and Carrie tertained the Misses Cranska Moosup on Wednesday. Mr. anad Mrs. Morris have been en- tertaining their son and his family from Springfield. Rev. C. 1. Ramsey is entertaining lfln mother and brother from Berwick, e. Misses Edith and Lena Smith are guests of their sister, Mrs. Frank Ram- sei" of Berwick, Me. rs. Mary Arnold and Miss Black- mar visited relatives in Dudley re- cently. Mrs. Fentress and children of Chi- cago are guests of Mrs. Addeman, Frank Whitley is entertaining his sister and her son of Springfield, Mass. Clarence Reed of Fall River is visit- ing Mr. and Mrs. D. W, Burgess. Edward Shaw of Providence came here on Monday night. Miss Florenze L. Green of the College Training hospital of New York has been spending her vacation with her father, F. D. Green. The Grange holds its annual picnic and clambake at Bates Grove today (Saturday). The Missionary society of the Con- gregational church met on Wednesday with Miss Dunning.. The Congregational church is to be closed Aug. 8 and 15. The B. Y. P. U. meeting Sun§y evening was led by Miss Elizabeth Eddy. The Congregational Sunday school plans for a picnic at Bates grove Aug. 10 and the Baptist Sunday school for Aug. 11th. Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Addeman of Providence have opened “The Ark.” The Orpheus Male quartette of Bos- ton assisted by Mrs. Hale Jacobs, read- er; gave an entertainment in the town hall Friday, Aug. 6. Dr. A. B. Coates will occupy the Baptist pulpit Sunday morning, Aug. 8. Mrs. Mary P. Arnold is spending a week with her son in Wethersfield. WINDHAM Campers at the Lake—Chapin Place Sold—New Books at Library. Charles Lyman of Troy, N. Y., has been spending his vacation with his sister, Mrs. Ashley Anderson. Mrs. Andrew Metzger has been at Fisher's Island for a few days. Rev, Harry Grimes and DeWitt La- throp have been at Columbia lake this week in charge of a number of boys, members of the Knights of King Ar- thur. The party inciudes Eden Cook, Eugene Wood, Alfred and Lester Eaton, ghl;l Dunford, Frank Lynch and Alan uild. Mrs. Lucius Brown of Norwich is spending a few days with her father, Henry Larrabee. are guests at Dr. Thompson’'s. Mr, and Mrs. W. F. Maine, Mrs. Charles Larrabee and Miss Marian Larrabee are at Pleasant View. A number of new books have been put in circulation at the library. Rev. and Mrs. Harry Grimes start for Madison, Wis.,, next week for s month’s vacation. Congregational church will be supplied by Rev. W. M. Brown. Robert Fenton and family of Jersey City arrive today (Saturday) at Mrs. J. C. Fenton’s for two weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Little and their daughter of Brooklyn, N. Y., who have been at the inn, left on Tuesday for Hatfield, Mass. Mrs. Mary Haworth of Springfield, Mass., is the guest of Mrs, F. K. Hoyt. S. C. Higbee, who has been spend- on Back road, returned to New York Sunday night. He was accompanied by Frank K. Hoyt. Mr. and Mrs. Bjorkman and Mrs. spending several days at F. Webh's. Cleveland’s in Hampton on Monday. A part of the Rood property on North street has been purchased by Miss Josephine Bingham and the old dilapidated yellow barn on the prem- ises will be taken down. The house and lot belonging to the estate of the late Mrs. Julia A. Chapin was sold at public auction on Thurs- day. Horace Eaton was the purchaser for $505. Mrs. Bradford and Miss Ethel Brad- ford of Brooklyn, N. Y., are at the Misses Patton’s for two weeks, Miss Elizabeth Abbe is entertaining Miss Katherine Stevens, a college friend. EAST WOODSTOCK. Returns From Ohio—Local Notes. Rev. G. A. Turner returned last Friday from Ohio and on Sunday oec- cupied his pulpits here and at the North parish, preaching an excellent sermon. Allan and Esther Upham are spend- ing a week with relatives at Button- woods, R. I Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Gildersleeve and son Harold and Donald are at their cottage at Westerly for two weeks. Mrs. Everett E. May is entertaining Mrs. Charles E. Bunce and Zella L. Bunce of South Manchester, Pastor Mr. Gray of New York is spending his vacation of two weeks with his Cranska f Rev. and Mrs. Woodford of Seymour The pulpit of the ing his vacation at his summer home Dwight Lincoln of Hartford have been ‘Mrs. Julia Arnold was at Mrs. Helen - SOUTH CANTERBURY. Boys Aim at Frogs, Shoot Man in the lwlby. ith twe o!hhx daugh! w! 0 ughters and grandson, Damase Peltier received a the back of his head while near small ice house at pon It is supposed the was fired by boys out shooting frogs. Mr. Peltier is able Lo be out. At first the wound was very painful, but does not pain him much now. The ullet has not been removed. Mrs. Samuel Lewis of Moosup has returned home after three weeks' vis- it with her mother, Mrs. George L ‘Wheeler. wmxm N. Wheeler, who has been working several years in Preston, is home sick. 4 Mrs. Benjamin Dickermond of New Haven is with her mother, Mrs. Ann Richmond, who has been ill. Fresh Air Mission Day Observed. Fresh Air Mission day was observed by the local W. C. T. U. at the town hall Tuesday afternoon (Lady Henry Somerset's birthday). A fine pro- gramme had been arranged by the president, Miss F. A. Olney, and in- cluded songs and recitations, children from New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut taking part in the exercises. All did well. Especially noticeable were little Miss Dawson of New York, little Miss Ecclaire of Southbridge, Mass., in The September Gale, also Philip and Doris of Provi- dence, R. I, in the costume song Child- hood, with Miss Flagler accompanist from New York. There was an ad- dress by the president on Lady Som- erset and congratulatory remarks to Rev. and Mrs. Smith, members of the union, who had been married twenty- two years that day. Then followed a 5 o'clock tea of sandwiches, cake, tea and ice cream, served by the ladies of tshenl;nmn in honor of Rev. and Mrs. mith. EKONK Miss Gallup’s Tombstone and Epitaph Prepared Long in Advance of Death. Rev. Samuel Thatcher of Oneco and Rev. H. M. Kellogg of the Line meet- ing house exchanged pulpits last Sun- day forenoon. The C. E. consecration meeting on Sunday evening in the Line meeting house was led by Miss Ruth Kellogg on the topic, The Acts of the Apos- tles and Modern Christian Actions. Rev. Albert Stanton of Yarmouth, Me., is at his father’s, on the Ekonk Hill farm and preached last Sunday at the Sterling Hill Baptist church, assisted by his brother-in-law, Rev. M. Joseph Twomey. Erected Tomstone Years Ago. The burial of Miss Lucy A. Gallup in the old church cemetery brought together a large number of relatives and friends, twenty-eight of whom were entertained at the Gallup home- stead on the Money Hill farm. Those from abroad were Mr. and Mrs. George 8. Mattison, Mrs. Elizabeth R. Gallup, Mrs. M. A. Sawyer, Mr. U. S. Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Gallup, all the above from Providence; Julius Bailey, Miss Mattie Bailey and Mrs. Ogden Norton of Springfield, Mass.; Allen W. Noone of Peterboro, N. H., and Willjam R. Noone of Boston. Miss Gallup erected her tombstone with epitaph about a dozen years ago and paid the expense of a massive wall entirely around the cemetery. PHOENIXVILLE Twenty Pound Turtle Caught—How a Trout Was Taken Out of Season. The rain of Wednesday night and Thursday is appreciated by every one! who does any traveling on the roads, as the dust is laid for one day at least. Some potato fields and some of corn are past help from it, being completely burned up by the season’s drought. Ray and t'arle Latham went fishing on the Natchaug river Tuesday and caught a 20 pound turtle. They hooked up a pickerel that had just swallowed a nine-inch trout (as much of it as it had room for). The tail of the trout protruded from the pickerel’'s mouth two inches or more. Query: Which of the partieg took trout out of sea- son? Many trout in smadll streams must have perished as some of the brooks are completely dried up. ‘Wa'ter Tlark from Woodstock is oc- cupying the Etheridge place and works for A. Wheaton, who owns the place. Mr. Palmer of Stamford and his family are occupying the Bungalow, owned by Roselle Spaulding. The Maples, owned by A. A. Spauld- ing, is occupied by Mr. Spaulding’s family. Berry picker® report huckleberries as scarce arnd small, Lee \Lyon and family from Putnam are here picking berries. EAST KILLINGLY. Hay Harvesters Badly Stung by Hor- nets. Mrs. Byron Jordan and daughter of Providence is enjoying an outing at Aden Tillinghast's. Fred Shippee is proprietor of the place formerly owned by Lee Shippee, who is ncw owner of a livery stable | in_Massachusetts. ‘When putting hay into a barn last week George and Evan Phillips were badly stung by hornest whese nest was dislodged in the roof of their barn. They were compelled to put the rest of the load in another place. Mrs. eGorge Long drove into the village last Sunday to see her children whom she had not seen for fifteen years, the eldest of whom is 18. Virgil W. Blackman, Congreg: minister, and family, are pas few weeks at the Butler home New Hartford and in the Berkshires. Massachusetts. Many are anticipating the old fur- nace picnic and clam bake at old Fromace Grov; CHAPLIN. Rev. William M. Brown of Windham preached at the church Sunlay. Mrs. Cora Trowbridge and child of Willimantic are visiting Mrs. Trow- bridge’'s mother, Mrs. Nancy E. Lan- phear of South Chaplin. Mre. Ellen Lanphear and Mrs. S Arnold Peckham of Willimantic an Mr. and Mrs. John D. Ross of Hart- ford visited Charles E. Ross on Tues- day. Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. White and Mr. and Mrs. George Babcock took an outing to Ocean Beach Wednesday. Rev. George W. Christie of Berke- ley, Mass., is expected to preach- at the church next Sunday. ASHFORD. Miss Edna Brown of Wallingford is the guest of Miss Leola Poole. Erwin Lanphear of Hartford, for- merly of this place, called on friends here Tuesday. Gono Hattin of Jersey City called on frienis here recently. Miss Fannie O'Donnell, who has been spending the summer here, returned to New Haven last week. | | | 20 0 ; g 3& g hiit k| 2 2, £ H i H & g g { . 3 g g i Wi returning to his home in this village, when near the residence of Albert Kennedy a man jumped out of some thick underbrush beside the road and seized the horse by the head and de- manded Mr. Parkhurst's money. By the sudden stopping of the wagon Mr. Parkhurst was threwr on to the horse which began to kick and threw itself. Mr. Parkhurst had his whip in his hand and dealt the man a smart blow across the face. A scuffle followed, Mr, Parkhurst using his whip and the man his fists and feet. Finally Mr. Park- hurst dealt him a blow with the butt end of his wkip which for a moment stunned him. Mr. Parkhurst’s atten- tion for a moment was turned to the horse which was entangled in th harness and in great distress. Mean- time the would-be robber came to enough to crawl out of sight in the darkness. The harness had to be cut in such a manner as to ruin it in order to liberate the horse. Mr. Parkhurst was badly used up from kicks and blows, but considered himself fortunate in not losing his monrey. Death of William Stephens. William Stephens, a ‘resident of this village some three or four years, died last Saturday morning from tuberculo- sis of the throat. He was an operator in the Union mill and worked until he was compelled to give up. The body was taken to Danielson where he had relatives and the funeral services wers held Monday morning. Burial was in the Danielson cemetery. He leaves his wife and several children. Parting Gifts for Overseer Egan. George F. Egan, for about two eyars overseer of the finighing room of thae American Woolen company, has re- signed to become overseer in Pittsfield, Mags. Before leaving he was present- ed ‘a gold watch, chain and charm by the help and the overseers of the mill presented him a dress suit case, Frank Emerson making the presentation on behalf of the overseers. Organist’s Vacation, Miss Gertrude Anderson, who for tho past four years has been the efficlent organist at the Baptist church, has been granted a vacation through Aug- ust. During her absence the organ will be played by volunteers. 0. U. A. M. Officers. At a recent meeting of Hope coun- cil, No. 78, O. U. A. M., the following officers were elected: C. J, F. Cheney; V., C., James C. Parkhurst; R. 8., Clar- ence Daggett; A. R. A. W. Davis; F. 8., John W. Daw treasurer, C. D. Salisbury; ind, W. C. C. Hill; ex., William Street; I. P., C. H. Pierce; O. P, Benjamin Dawmon. These offi. cers were installed by Distrist Deputy W. C. C. Hill. " DAYILLE Chronicle of Vacation Outings—Re- Mr. and Mrs. William F. Shaw spent last week in Glastonbury. Miss Vinnie Shaw and brother Har« old are at Fitchburg, Mass. Mrs. Oswald Street has returned from Oakland beach. Miss Myrtice Blanchard left Wed- nesday for a two weeks' cruise on her sister’'s yacht. Miss Alice P. Fish has returned to Mystic after spending July with Miss Russell. Terrence Brennan mother, Mrs. Eliza is visiting his Brennan. Miss Bernice Cogswell is visiting in Norwich. w. E. Labelle is at North- for a few days. Mrs. F. J. Sayles is the guest of Providence relatives. Miss Jennie Brennan Mass. The Misses Law have returned from Roxbury, Mass. Harold Field and Fred Miller are among the campers at the Lake. Clifford James has been visiting in Pascoag and Web: M PLAINFIELD Attempt to Rob Dearnley & Clarke's Mrs. is in Ayer, ing Miss Mildred Lathrop. Thieves tried to gain entrance to Dearnley & Clarke’s store through the cellar Lut didn't succeed. In Kings- ley's store they were more success- | ful, entering by way of a window Saturday n It is thought the thieves were ee yvoung fellows later arrested in Willimantic. Arthur Leasch has oined the navy. Mrs. H. B, Lester recently visited her daughter in Providenc: The school picnic is today Sunday f 1 Babcock’s grove, r ntice has finished work on the company’s new houses and has gone to Flunr 1sland doing government work. The cantata given by the M. M. society in Babcock Opera house Fri- day night was very pleasing. ABINGTON League’'s Dance—Lawn Party, Miss Alice Latham of Manchester is spending the summer with her sis- Social ter, Mrs. N. Badger. Mr. and Mrs. George Hicks and granddauvghter, Sybil Jennings of Put- nam, are visiting in Washington, R. T. Miss Roxie Wilbur sentertained friends at a lawn party at her home Manday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Wood of Put- nam were recent guests at J. H. Wil- bur’s. The Pomfret Social league held = dance at Abington hall Friday eve- ning, July 30. James Macintosh and family of Hyde Par Mass., are occupying a part of Mrs. Samuel Griggs' house for the summ Mamie Sumner of New Haven is spending her vacation at the Sumner farm. Mrs. Christina Thompson and daugh- ter from Pittsburg, Pa., are visit- ing with their cousin, Mrs. Annie War- ner. WOODSTOCK VALLEY. Mrs. Andrew Bennett and daughtee Miss Lulu of New Bedford, Mass., re- cently visited Mrs. Jennie Bennett. Mrs. Sidney Butler of New Haven is visiting her mother, Mrs, G. P, Briggs. Miss Irene Kenyon has returned to Somerville, Mass. George Arnold is visiting at his fa« ther's, John Arnold’s. Mr, and Mrs. Leverich and family of New York and Miss Maud Leonard of Brooklyn, N. Y. are at their summer home. * % Mrs. Allen KEII}'S;I has returned from ten days' stay at Watch Hill Mrs. Heward Prown is viciting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Bart- lett. Miss Mary K, Smith of Danielson is_visiting Mre, 10, A. Hiscox Miss Mabel Thomas has refurned ta Providence.