Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 30, 1910, Page 10

NEW LONDON COUNTY. - - NIANTIC Miss Helex Boyd of Norwich Becomes Stenographer for Bridge Commis- sion—Pime Grove and Crescent Beach Interests—Camp Afternotes. Rev. M. tor of the here, now S. Stocking. a former pas- Methodist Episcopal church located in_Portland, is vis- iting Miss Lizzie A. Benton on Cham- plin_ hill. Rev. Mr. Stocking is en- joying his annual vaaction and in- :imd. to spend a part of it at Nian- Rev. J J. McCook, with his fam- ily, has arrived at his summer man- sion at McCook’s point for the sum- mer. Rev. Mr. McCook has.been en- gaged to have charge of the services at St. John’s_chapel in Main street for: the next five Sundays. The St, John’s endowment fund so- ciety- -met Wednesday aftermoon- with one of its members, Mrs. D. L. Gates, in Pennsylvania avenue. There was a large attendance and plans were made for the annual August sale for the benefit of St. John's chapel. First and third trick operators have to double up-on their work at the local tower, owing to the illness of second trip operator J. P. McCoy. Many Saw Soldiers Depart. There was a big turnout of resi- dents and summer residents on Sat- urday afternoon to witness the depart- ure of the soldiers. A number of se- lections were rendered on the depot platform by the members of Hatch's band. Asst. Supt. Fitzmaurice of New Haven was over and had charge of the train arrangements, and they were got out on time causing no delay to the regular trains. There were three engines and 45 cars. @ilt Edge Stops Friday Evening. _The east bound Gilt Edge express arriving here at 811 p. m. is making 8tope at the station here every Fri- day evening which is a great conveni- ence during the summer months. wv. C. T. Douglass has arrived in the vi . Mr. Douglass has been doing svangelistic work in Florida the past winter. While in the village he ix the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Morgan in Washington avenue. Rush of Freight. Freight Agent W. F. Lewis is busy these dars attendimg to the rush of freight -which is being done at this station daily. The incoming and out- ing freight seems' to be much heav- this year than usual A number of Niantic men were em- ployed the first of the week taking down the tents on the camp ground and putting the camp in order. The pumps at the pumping station have ceased working and Fngineer Louis Anderson has returned to Hart- ford. Rev. J. W. Knappenberger has dis- eontinued the evening services at the €Congregational church during the summer months. Dwight Luce has been working at the Riverside shipyard for some time on the fshing steamer Hathaway, which has been purchased by the Luees here. The boat left Monday for Tiverton, R. I., where she will take :hhbward machinery for hauling the wh. Crescent Beach Has Winning Team. The Crescent Beach ball team won two games last Friday and Saturday from Sourd View and Pine Grove. The beach team is stronger this year and has some fast players from Hartford. Norwich Young Lady Takes Position. Mrs. A. J. Strickland and Miss Inez Spencer left Monday for Franeonia, N. H., where they will make a stay of several weeks. Mrs. Strickland has been the guest of Mrs. John Brown and daughter. Mrs. A. E. Spencer, while in town. Miss Spencer has been employed at Saybrook séver- al months by the Saybrook, Lyme and Connecticut river bridge commission stenographer. Her position at that ace s being filled by Miss Helen oyd of Norwich during Miss Spen- cer’s absence in New Hampshire, Professod Knowlton is furnishing music at Tyler's Crescent park casi- no_during the summer. Frank Hale has secured a position at_Tyler's for the summer. Miss Flora Watrous of Middletown is the guest of her aunt. Mrs. Heman A. Tyler, at Crescent park. Services at Crescent Beach. Services are being conducted every Sunday at St. Francis' chapel, Cres- gent beach. Rev. Francis P. Nolan of Hartford is in charge. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Norman have re- turned to their home in Norwich. Dur- ing their stay here they have been the guests of Mrs. Norman’s parents, Sta- tion Agent and Mrs. Charles A. Leon- ard. In Grand street. W. L. Driscoll of Waterford was a ealler in the village Tuesday. A band of gypsies, about fifteen in number, passed through Niantic on Wednesday morning, soing east to- wards Watarbury. Bamuel Rogers, Jr., has returned to his home in Stafford Springs after spending some time the guest of rel- atives in this vicinity. Miss Elenoar Rogers of Stafford Springs is the guest of relatives here for a week, Attorney M. R. Davis has been re- pairing his property near the state camp gate. Walter R. Waldorf is making good this season in the bakery business. He has the services of Henry Sembler of Meriden to assist him in supplying the trade. Mrs. Frank Temple of Pattagansett avenue has bheen entertaining her daughter, Mrs. Fred Beebe of New London. The baby of Mr. and M James Walker of Flope street is seriously ill. Mrs. H. P. Hilliar is entertaf Mre. D. E. Knowles from the Elm city at her residence in Main street. Seized with Cramps. George Warner Hill, while labdring Monday about our settlement, became overheated and jumped into the waters of the Niantic river for relief. A few moments after being in the water he was seized with cramps and just able to get to the shore. A physician ar- rived just in time to save his life. It was a close call for George. He is acting as janitor and takes care of the association grounds during the summer season. His many friends here are glad to see him out and able to attend to his duties. At Pine Grove. ‘W_ S. Celville of Washington, D. C., thas been en ed to occupy the ros- trum in the Pines on Sunday. He will lecture in the morning at 10.30 and at 2.30 in the afternoon. Mr. Colville will come here from the camp meet- lnigroumh at Willimantic. B. 8. Washburn of Norwich is stopping with his family at their cot- tage in Center street. Jogeph C. Burnham was able to be out Tuesday for the first time. Mr. Burnham has been ill for five weeks with typheid fever, During his illness ‘he was under the careful attention of Miss Edna Home, a nurse from New London, also Charles A. Bell ef this place. A picnic party had an enj.y}ble ‘outing Wednesday afternoon, ‘he party were members of the summer colony at the Grove. Mr. Bell carried them up the river in his pleasure mo- tor boat. Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Fuller went Niantic_Wednasday in their tour- ohn Songster of New London was a or the Grove Wednesday. and Mrs. W. J. Manwar- t© "LETTERS FROM TWO STATES. ing and daughter. Miss Adelaide Man- waring, of New Haven, are guests of Mr. ‘and Mrs. 'R. L. Manwaring in South street. Mrs, F. A. Aston: left Wednesday on a fifteen-day tour of Canada; also visiting -at Niagara Falls and Chau- tauqua lake. Frederick Coit- Wiglit went to New London_Tuesday. b 3 Mrs. W, A. Miller of Jefferson ave- nue, New London, was a caller in the Grove this week. N. H. Fogg has been in Southing- ton this week, attending to his busi- ness affairs. Guy Fallows and party from Hart- ford are at the Fogg cottage in Wells street, Mr. and Mrs. George M. Bears ‘of Hartford have arrived in the Grove for a stay of several weeks. LEDYARD Isaac G. Geer’s Experiments with Fer- tilizers—Grange Enjoys Annual Pic- nic. Isaac G. Geer has been experiment- ing with some chemicals furnished by a New York company the nast sum- mer. Mr. Geer staked out three plots of ground each containing one-guarte- acre. The plots were in one field, eac side by side, The ground was le and the soil on the three plots were all the same. The fertilizer was ap- plied April 26, 1910, as follows: Plot No. 1—Check plot, no fertilizer, one-quarter acre plot. Plot No. 2—Complete fertilizer mix- ture applied to this plot, 28 pounds dried blood, 133 pounds acid phosphate, 52 pounds sulphate of potash, 7 pounds nitrate of soda. Plot No. 3—Incomplete fertilizer mixture applied to this plot, 28 pounds dried blood, 133 pounds acid phosphate, 7 pounds nitrate of soda. There were several rains during the first part ef May, which gave it a good start. Following is an illustra- tion of the three plots staked out, and the amount of fertilizer used on two of the plots while the third none was used. The grass was cut and harvested July 1910. Plot No. 1—With no fertilizer, vield- ed 600 pounds. Plot No. 2—With complete fertilizer, yielded -1,700 pounds. Plot No. 3—With incomplete fertil- izer, yielded 896 pounds. Plot No. 3 had the same amount of fertilizer as plot No. 2 w the exception of the sulphate of potash, which goes to show that potash is needed to improve the hay yield. Miss Fanny Gallup of Hartford is spending her summer vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Hewi 125 Enjoyed Outing at Drawbridge. Ledyard grange held its annual ple- nic at the drawbridge on Thursday. About 125 were present. There was an excelient chowder prepared by the members of the grange and there was an abundance of other good things to eat. FEach family carried what they wished for their own family and the good things were all spread on the table” in front of each family, Gales Ferry sent up a good delegation in a team wagon. There were many games played, including a ball game, tug of war and other sports. Everything passed off well under the management of Master William I Allyn. Mrs. John M. Gray is quite sick with rheumatism. Her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Dean of New London, is caring for her. Masters Henry and Orion Hallock of West Haven, N. Y., and Miss Henri- etta Stoddard of Middletown are the guests of Miss Margaret Allyn. Mrs. Anna Gallup of L: Hill, Mrs_ Charles Beckwith and two sons of Franklin were over Sunday guests of Mrs. Luther C. Gray. LEFFINGWELL Sunshine Band Enjoys Outing at Gard- ner Lake—Philathea Class Organ- ized—Sunday School Picnic. The members of the Sunshine and a few band of their friends enjoyed a day’s outing at Adams' grove Gard- ner lake, Tuesday. Eighteen took the ride in a team wagon owned by H. E. Beard, his son, Roy Beard, being the driver. Mrs. A. H. Beebe was chaperon of the merry crowd, which started at an early hour. bathing before dinner. All enjoyed At noon twen- ty-three enjoyed a bountiful dinner in the pavilion. After dinner games were enjoyed and the time came al- together too quickly to return home. Mrs. I. G. Ward and a few of the young ladies of the First Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. J. C. Leffingwell Monday evening to or- ganize a Philathea class. The follow- ing officers Eola Browning: trude Ward; secretary. 11 sistant secretary, Gladys Beebe; urer, Hazel Calkins; reporter, Palmer. nt, Ruth The meeting was adjourned to August 24. The Sunday school of the First Bap- tist church held a picnic at the draw- bridge Thursday. A good sized party assembled at noon. and all sat down to a well filled table. The parties that went crabbing did not have very good luck, Miss Eola Browning catching the most. PBathing and rowing were en- joyed in the afternoon. The members veturned to their homes in the eve- ning_ all reportiifg having a most en- joyable time. Changes in State Road Necessitated the Removal of the Telephone Poles —Ira D. Gifford Will Do the Work. A hard shower. accompanied with thunder and lightning, wind and hail, passed over this section about 3 o’clock | Thursday morning. Sever other showers followed during the early morning hours. Ira D. Gifford has taken the contract to move the telephone poles for the Southern New England lephone company. By the changes in the state road now being built the telephone poles in several places were nearly in the middle of the road, thus their re— moval was made necess for, assisted by C. S. R. work on Thursday mornin Mr. and Mrs. Charles 1. visitors in Norwich on Saturday. T. Huntington Sterry left town on Saturday morning after spending a few days with his family at their sum- mer home, the Red cottage. Miss Gertrude Harris of Norwich is spending a brief vacation with her sis- ter_ Mrs. Charles Beebe. Hev. Mr. Coggswell was a visitor in Colchester one day this week Albert Williams, who was overcome with the heat a short time ago. has recovered from the serious illness caused thereby. Mr. G Orrin W. Ray was a recent visitor in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams of New York are guests of their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Willilams. GARDNER LAKE Miss Elsie Talbot of Nerwich and a friend from Brooklyn are occupying a cottage on the south shore of the lake. Mrs. Amos Swan of Norwich was a visitor in town Tuesday. Harold Pierson and friend of Nor- wich are occupying a cottage on the southwest shore. Otis Tyler of Providence is visiting local relatives. Mrs. James Strickland of* Norwich, iting a few days with local cemmenced | Beebe were | ago. Mrs. Bogue of few days with - Miss Mabel FITCHVILLE, Baptist Sunday School Will Hold Pie- nic at Ocean Beach T C Kahn Brings Down Deer in Oat Fleid Imple Dutslick, who was recently ar- rested and had his case continued, omn complaint of another nder, came back at the complainant Wednesday night, when he caused the arrest of Jacob Amezzick for assault and breach of the peace. Amezzick was brought before Judge Miller and had his casz continued until Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock, when he will be tried in Palmer hall. _He could not furnish the $£20 bond, so is spending a few days on Cedar street, Norwich. John. McManus, Jr., and John P. Ilane are camping at Gardher Lake for a few days. Mrs. A. J. Lynch of Bristol. R. T, has been spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Foley. Picnic at Ocean Beach. The members of the Fitchville Bap- tist church will enjoy their annual Sunday school excursion today to Ocean Beach. . Two big teams will carry the crowd to Yantic, where they v-ill find special cars to carry them to Norwich, from where they will go on {the Block Island to New London and then by trolley to the beach. There will be about 150 in the party. Shot Deer in Oat Field. George Kahn of Franklin has been having all kinds of damage done to his crops lately by a herd of deer that live in the woods near his home. Last Tuesday afternoon hz saw the deer in a field of oats enjoying a tempting fced, and getting his gun he brought one of the fleet footed animals down. and in compliance with the law noti- fied Deputy Game Warden A. M. Mil- lzr, who gave the deer to Mr. Kahn. Personal Interests. Miss Rose Glasbrenner of Quaker Hill has returned after spending a few days with her cousin, Miss Nora Marra. L. B. Chapman of Colchester spent Sunday with his son, A. B. Chapman, ofithis place. Mr. and Mrs. Warren epent Sunday in Hebron. Mrs. Charlzs Thompson has returned after spending several days in WIli- mantic. A. B. Chapman was a reccnt visitor cn_Quaker Hill Miss Kathryn Pounch of Norwich was the guest of friends in town Sun- day John Fields is spending the week at Block Island. M Annie Schmidt and her niece, Miss Grace Fischer, of New York are guests of Mrs. Schmidt’s sister, Mrs. Alpert Harris. Mrs. Thomas Kinkead is visiting in Providence, R. L Mrs. Andrew Lynch of Bristol, R. I, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Eliza- beth Fole: Mrs. John Fields and daughter Kath- erine were visiting in Norwich Thurs- day. Mrs. Willis Chappall is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Clarissa Eolmes, of Chesterfield. Mies Annie Brady is the guest of her aun Mrs. Willlam Browne, of Norwich. Master Joseph Marra has returned tn his home after spending his vaca- tion with his grandmother, Mrs. Chris- tina Grasbrenner, of Gardner Lake. ~ LEBANON Miss Lucy A. Huntington, 93, One of the Young Ladies at Lawn Social— Funeral of John King—Willimantic Plays Here Today. Thompson Since there has been quite a full re- port of the fellowship' meeting held in the First Congregational church last Wednesday it only remains to be said that the Lebanon people greatly en- ed the presence, good cheer and Ipfulness of so many from other localities. The singing in the choir and the Fdwin L. Robin- B . added much in- the occasion, while the ad” dresses by ex-Representative Lather K. Zabrisk and Rev. W F. White were especially enjoyed. A lawn cial, under the auspices of the Y. P, S. C. E,, was held in front of the residence of Miss Hattie E. Hewitt on Friday evening of last week. Among the young people to enjoy the festivities of the occasion was Miss Lucy A. Huntington, who will be 93 years young next Monday, August 1. A party in a touring car from Tal- cottville, consisting of Gardner Tal- cott, Dr. S Eliza Talcott, Mr. and Mrs. John Talcott and Miss Ruth Tal- alled on the ladies at the, home s M. H. Dutton last Tuesday. Nellie Wililamson of Brooklyn, spending a part of her vaca- the home of Dr. and Mrs. E. Mrs, S. W. Throop and Wil- yn returned from a few days spent at Pleasant View last week. Rev. Dr. Chapman of Hartford sup- plied the pulpit of the First Congre- gational church on Sunday, July 17, in absence of the pastor. The funeral services of the late John King were held at his home last Sat- urday, conducted by L. E. Livermore. The burial was in the new cemetery. The l.ebanon baseball nine played the team from Occum last Saturday, resulting in a score of 7 to 0 in favor of Lebanon. An interesting game of baseball is booked for the Lebanon diamond this afternoon with the Willimantic team. | Last Thursday morning the thirsty rth in this vicinity was treated to a vy thunder shower of much value YAWBUX VALLEY. Miss Carrie Stedman Recovering from Hiness. George Caswell is visiting his broth- amuel Caswell, at Ledyard. Carrie Stedman, who has been ic is improving. Mrs. William Bromley and Miss Cla- Rreed of Anguilla spent Monday aft— ernoon with Mrs. Orrin Slocum. Mrs. Chauncey Richmond was a call- tives at Lantern Hill Sunday i to crops. | ternoon. | ter Otis Taylor of Hope Valley were | the guests of Mr. Worden and daugh- | ter over Sunday. ~ LISBON Miss Pauline Erlbeck of Taftville was the guest of Miss BEthel Kennedy Sunday. Thomas Hogge of Jewett City was in ‘town Sunda Edward Eckert and Bernard Wun- | derlick of Taftville were the guests of Bernard Hoelck Sunda Charles Strong of Colchester, ad- ministrator of the late Edward Strong’s estate, is here doing the haying on the place. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Tanner are vis- iting Mr. Tanner's father, William J. Tanner. C. H. Barber is at hom new barn for S. L. Barbe The Bitgood brothers have sold out all of their stock and are working for Jared A. Gallup. Mrs. G. P. Douglas, a native of this placa, is seriously ill at her home in Voluntown village. building a _Health conditions at Panama con— tinuue to improve, Ransom Jeffries and family and Mas- | Filer of Attawaugan was the guest a few days of the Misses Alice and Grace pper. Mrs. Latimer and son of two boys of Groton, are the guests of their grandmother, Mrs. Lat— er. = ° Repairs Paid for in Full. Deacon Edwin S. Henry, chairman of the repair committee of the Union Baptist church,gave the people a pleas- the Thursday ‘evening that all t ant surprise at prayer meeting by bills contracted in the repairs on church and ‘had been paid in full, the amount being $1,502.43. One hu seventy-nine individ- ual contributions were received, the amounts ranw from 50 cents to $250. $303 was ral in the year enter- tainments and $1,199 was given by in- dividuals. the year $1,757.43 has been expended for all the repairs and a little more than $3,000 for all church purposes. This is the largest in the 68 years’ history of the church, with the exception of the year 1894, when the chapel was bulilt and the or- gan purchased. The Christian Endeavor soclety and Friday Night club will work this fall and winter to raise money to paint the parsonage. The church is full of hope for the future. Newsy Briefs. Miss Bertha Lyon returned home from her trip to Nova Scotia. Miss Grace Lyon spent the week end and Sunday at Watch Hill, the guest of relatives there. e The Ladies’ Aid society of the Un- ion Baptist church was pleasantly en- tertained at the home of ‘Mrs. Edmunds by Mrs. Edmunds and Mrs. Chappell on Wednesday afternoon, about forty being present. A neat sum was added to_the treasury. ~ » Mrs. E. S. Henry has been at Ches- terfield with her mother this week, who is_quite ill. The Palmer brothers are painting their school bullding here, inside and out. The other school buildings are be- ing put in good repair. Herbert Dawley and friends of Nor- wich attended services at the Union Baptist church Sunday morning last. Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Allen and sons Leon and Percy, are taking a summer outing at Mumford’'s Cove. Frank Rogers was in New London Monday this week. Rev. and Mrs. George C. Chappell were the guests over Sunday of Mr. Chappell’'s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Chappell of Chester, Conn. Rev. Mr. Chappell preached Sunday morning and evening to large audi- ences at the First Baptist church. Postmaster Hurlbut Il Our postmaster, Lewis Hurlbut, has been unable to attend to his office work the last of the week, through ill- ness. Maple Trees Trimmed. The finance committee of the Union Baptist church have greatly improved the appearance of the church property by trimming the large maple trees around the building. James Dervin, who is an expert climber, did this work and raked up the grounds and sowed grass seed. WATERFORD Lightning Strikes Flagstaff on the Brajnard House—Corn and Potatoes Looking Fine This Y, As a result of deep planting corn and potatoes are looking as fine as can be this year at Logger HIilL Mrs. H. W. Miner and daughter, Miss Helen Miner, the guests of were friends on Logger Hill on Wednes- F. J. Shelley of New London was & Waterford caller. Mrs. James Green of Montville has returned home from a visit at Mr. and Mrs, Willis Miner’s. ‘The Misses Lila Wilcox and Ethel Brown of New London were the guests of Miss Helen Miner of New Haven turnpike Wednesday. Miss Annie Johnson of Norwich was the guest of Miss Helen Miner Tues- day. Mrs. Charles P. Potter of Norwich is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Willis H. Miner of New Haven turnpike. Miss Natalie Riley of Ball Ground Junction is the guest of friends in Norwich during her wvacation. Mrs. Ira Edwards has returned from a visit at Mrs. Clayton Gallup’s in New London. Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Newbury of Gilead were the geusts of friends in Forestville this week. Mrs. Christinia Stellingworth is home from a visit with friends in Saratoga. Edward Beckwith of Gilead was a caller at Logger Hill Wednesday. In the thunder shower Wednesday night lightning struck the flagstaff on Albert S, Brainard’s house at Logger Hill. The damage was small to the ‘house, but gave the inmates quite a shock. "VOLUNTOWN First Communion Class at St. Thomas' Church—Former Pastor Died in Canada—Personal. Harmony orchestra of this place has been engaged to assist the Symphony orchestra of Glasgo at their concert in that village this (Saturday) evening. A class of boys and girls received their first communion on Sunday morning last at St. Thomas' church. The Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurice of Jewett City was a visitor in_town on Sunday afternoon. = Rev. Father Belanger was absent from Sunday afternoon until Tuesday, being at Jewett City assisting at the forty hours' devotion. man Carroll of Norwich was a itor in town on Monday. Mrs. Elizabeth Hutchinson of Meri- G2n was a recent guest 3t the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Groves. Mrs, Hattie Brown and daughter Florence of Pawtucket, R. I, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ritchotte. Joseph Richards was a visitor to Sterling on Saturday and Sunday, making the trip on his motoreycle. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Apel of Mid- dletown are guests this waek at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Maine. The news reached here last week of the recent death at his home in Can- ada of the Rav. Fr. Desaulniers of St. Anthony's, Bridgeport. The deceased about eleven years was pastor of St. Thomas’ church in this village and while here was highly respected by th. residents of the village, irrespective of creed. SOUTH LYME Band of Gypsies Passes Through—Six- teen Wagons in Line. Mrs. David Champion, Jr., 1s. mak- Ing an extended visit with friends in Black Po!nt. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Payne visited Mr. and Mrs. John MecDonald Si unday. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Miller and child were guests of Mr. and Mrs: W. C. Slate Wednesday. - Robert Gorton called on old friends here Monday. A band of gypsies passed through s ® e e e e e e —— e et et Shepard held. services at TUnion chmundu —— iy Ten Dollars Contributed Towards Mis- sions—Many Attend Lebanon Fel- towship Meeting — Early Fall Pre- dicted. Mr. and Mrs. Willis O. Fuller and Miss Wwere recent visitors. Mrs. Murray of Lynn, Mass., was a Buest at the home of Edward H. Mc- Call at Mount View. Sunday evening the Y. P. 8. C. E. voted tg contribute $10 for mission work. Misg Bertha A. Lathrop is wisiting friends in Columbia. About fifty New York city summer boarders are being entertained at the home of S. Palues. On Tuesday afternoon the L. A. 8. met with Mrs. William T: Curry. Archie Walkingshaw of Springfield assisted in the music with his violin at the Christian Endeavor meeting on Sunday_evening. Mrs. Plant and two grandsons from Vermont are visitors at Hillside farm. Quite a number from this place at- tended the fellowship meeting at Leb- anon on Wednesda: Mr. and Mrs. Edwin K. Jones and daughter, who have been spending a few weeks with friends here have re- turneqd to their home in Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Mott were at Ocean beach Wednesday. The hard shower early Thursday morning was most welcome. Berrying parties return from the fields with well-filled baskets and palls of huckleberries. All signs, including the katydld and chirp of fall crickets, point toward an early fall * NORTH STONINGTON Local Interests. Mrs. C. E. Hewitt, Mrs. J. G. Smith and Theodore J. Smith are visiting in Portiand, Conn. Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Hollister pass- ed Tussday with friends in Cromwell. Mrs. Edwin Judeon Klock and her on, Master Julian Klock, of Bucksport, Me, have been the guests of Miss Louize Hewitt for a few days. Mrs. James Richards of Westerly is visiting Mrs. Chester S. Maine. The Wednasday club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Miss Dora T. Maine. Rev. J. L. Peacock, librarian of the Westerly public library, was present and gave an enjoyable inter- rietation of the poem Rabbi Ben Kzra, the club being engaged in a study of f Robert Browning. society of < the Third Baptist church gave a 4 o'clock tea Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. H. Hillard. Mrs. J. B, Getchell and Mrs. William Getchell of 'Groton visited Mrs. W. H. Hillard Thurada Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Greene and their son, F. Stewart Greene, of Westerly, are spending a vacation in the village. The junior Mr. Greene, who is an art- ist of prominence, is making a number of sketches. Miss Hattle A. Wheeler arrived town from Hartford Thursday. Rev. Lucian Drury will preach Sun- day morning and evening in the Third Baptist church in Norwich. GRISWOLD His Seventh Birthday Celebrated by Master Robert French. Mrs. E. A. Geer entertained Wednes- day her sister, Mrs. Walter Stanton of Danielson. Mrs. Mary F. Haseltine of Aurora, Tl visited over Sunday with her nephews, the Edmond brothers. In honr of his tenth birthday, Mas- ter Robert French entertained hix young friends at his home Tuesday afternoon. Master Robert received sev- eral valuable presents. Mrs. French,as- wisted by Miss Bertha Geer, served re- freshments to the young people, con- sisting of cake, ice cream and other in dainties. The guests reported a jolly good time. WINDHAM COUNTY. WINDHAM Knights of King Arthur Back from Camp at Columbia Lake—Third Li- brary Tea—News Interests of the Week. Miss Myrtle Jordan of Willimantic spent Sunday with Miss Josephine Keeney. Mrs. Christine Hempstead Brigham and son of Miles City, Montana, who have been speding several weeks at the Misses Johnson’s, went to Norwich on Tuesday to visit relatives. Mrs. Kennedy of Brooklyn .Y, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lefing- well. Miss Sarah Johnson has gone to Pawson Park, Branford, to spend a week with her sister, Mrs. Halsey Kel- le; Y. The third tea at the library this season was given on Wednesday from 4 to 6. The hostesses were Mrs, F. E. Guild and Mrs. E. W. Maguire. Mrs. Charles Larrabee served frult punch and Mrs. T. H. Cameron iced tea, as- sisted by Miss Helen Larrabee and Miss Dorothy Brown. The proceeds amounted to $21. Miss Helen Abbe of Washington, D. C., who has been the guest of Mrs. J. K. Lockman for two weeks, left for Boston on Thursday. Mrs. Henry Wier is spending some time at Narragansett Pier. Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Bates and Mis Abigal Bates of New York and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Saunders and daughter of Westfield, Mass., are at Benoit Bates'. The Misses Kuebler of Norwich were at Andrew Metgear's over Sunday. Local People Saw Balloon. Several people saw the big balloon that passed over Windham about 0 Wednesday morning. It carried passengers. Mrs. E. H. Hiscox of Jewett City called on relatives in town Sunday. Miss Miriam Barstow is at Mrs. Guilford Smith's. The Ladies’ Benevolent society of St. Paul’'s church were entertained on Tuesday afternoon Stiles of South Windham. Return from Ten Days’ Camp. The K. O. K. A. boys returned on Friday from a ten days’ camp at Co- lumbia Lake, reporting a fine time. Miss Emily Lyman has returned from five weeks’ visit with friends in Wind- sor Locks and Northampton. Miss Mabel Webb and Miss Osgood of Norwich were guests of Charles Webb at-the Inn on Wednesday. Miss Josephine Keeney is in New. PBritain visiting her brother, leo Kee- ney. Miss Mary Little returned to her home in Brooklyn, N. Y. on Friday, after a week's visit with the Misses Little, Mrs. J. W. Follett of New York. is visiting Mrs. J. K. Lockman. Miss Acton of Boston is a guest at W. S. Kelsey's. * - Mrs. H. 8. Eaton is in Vermont. It took Champ Clark te discover the “gulf that separates David from Lazarus."—Commercial 8»==~"* by Mrs. George | Special Music at Congregationat Church—With the Vacationists and Recreation Seekers. Miss Mildred Armstrong is vifitin, relatives :‘n 3.1 City, Mich, hting . An rs. Munyan spent Slladly in Pn-.‘ E el rs. Emma w Colcleugh, one of the staff of the Providence ’"’nfi entertained the Short S cian Providence at her summer here on y. John Chase and family of Brooklyn, N. Y., are spendi a fortnight at ebster lake. On Thursday th tertained Mr, and Mrs. Nathan Chase, Mrs. M. L. Eddy, Miss Mary Chase, and ss Elizabeth Eddy of this place, . Mrs. ng Converse and ter Hazel and iss Falkins of Putnam spent Wednesday with Mr, and Mrs. D. W. Burgess. e A special musical service was held Sunday evening in the audience reom of the Congregational ohurch, which was largely attended. Among the se- lections was a solo, “Rest in the by Mrs. R. S. Price, and a nicely dered duet, “Jesus, Lover of My Soi George Brott and Mis E by Clinton Mills. The Misses Cruff entertained Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Wilder, editers of the Windham County Observer, on Fri- day. * Calvin Ballard, Y. M. C. A. secre- tary of Derby, has been enjoying a mouth’s vacation at his home here. He returns to his work next week ‘nx spending a few % of this week wé Rev, C. I. Ramsey of Penn's grovs, N. J. Mrs. ¥. . Reed and Miss Ma Blackmar took an auto pleasure t Lowell on Friday. Miss Louise Truesdale is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs, Barah Trues- dale. Miss Edna Hall has given up her position here and returned to her home in Rast Thomrnn, Miss Bacheller is the guest of Mr. E. D te and Mrs. E. 8. Backus Mrs. Clara Armstrong is fte da the month of August with frien at Nantucket. Rev. W. E. Bates of Mystic wil] ec- cupy the Baptist pulpit for the mext two Sundays. - RAWSON Miss Sadie Fitzgerald Passes Wind- ham High Scheol Examination— Newsy Notes. Alvin Sweet has purchased an Over- land automobile, Frank Phillips leaves for Crescent beach on Saturday for a few days at the shore. He will go by automobile with people from Webster. " Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith are en- tertalning guests from Springfield, Mass. Walter Darrow was a visitor in Ash- ford on Satufday. Harold Cunningham of Elllotts was the guest of Mrs. Dwight Phillips on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Phi callers at Elliotts on Sund Miss Sadie Fitagerald w the successful candidates to pasi the high school examination at Williman- tie. Miss Beulah Noyes of Mystic has been the guest of Misses Priscilla and Millie Fuller. Frank Phillips spent Sunday with friends in Webster. Thread City callers on Wegdnesday were L. (. Stocking, Frank Phillips, Misses Millie and Priscilla Fuller. J. €. Cutler, nroprietor of the Sunset Hill farm, is to be succeaded by his son-in-law, Mr. Wainwright, Mr, Cutler’s business calling him else where. lips were v ABINGTON Lightning Strikes House and Sets Fire to Clothes of Sleeping Child—Per- sonals. Benevolent society met ¥. Botham on The fadies’ at the home of Mrs. Thursday afternoon. M A J. McGorty friends in Providence last week Mrs. Jennie McFarlane, who has heen at Charles Gallup's, returned to her home in Atwoodsville on Monday A. N. Vaughn of Willimantic s i1l at_his home here. During the shower on Wednesday night the .lightning struck a house rear, the Wolf Den, occuf)l'd by D Kenyon. It entered one of the rooms in which little Doris, the § year old child of Mr. Kenyon was sleeping, set- ting fire to her garments and singein, her hair. It also burned a portl the bed on which the child was slesp- ing. iAside from singeing her hair the child ‘'was unharmed. A fishing party from here enjoyed a day’'s outing at Black pond on Thurs- day, Mrs. Orrin Weeks is slowly recever- ing from a recent iliness. William Jennings, from Central Vil- visited with lage, was in town Thursday, looking for dairy cows. WARRENVILLE News Intercsis of the Wesk — Many Attend Dance. Baker's hall last Fri- The dance at day night was well attended. Barl Ernest James is visiting in Clark’s Corners. John Hinch s visiting his grand- mother, Mrs. Orrin Cushman, Leon R. Gardner is visiting his grandfather, Merritt Gallup, in Abing- ton. Mrs. W. 8. Durkee and Miss Ethel Durkee enjoyed a trolley ride to Nor- wich one day last week. O. P. Durkee has been entertaining his friend, Mr. Fisher, E. A. Fields of Hartford spen’ Thursday and Friday in this village, 1 3 /. Church and Henry Church, with their families, are occupying the Church homestead for the summer, Raymona Baker and Burton Case were In Willimantic on Tuesda Warranted (o Give Satisfaction. ' Gombault's Caustic Balsam CHAS. OBGOOD & CO,, " Distributers for Eastern Connecticut. | "