Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 17, 1910, Page 9

LETTERS The Business and Social SATURDAY, DEC. 17—16 PAGES BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING FIELD Life of Every Town and Settlement Kef.ected in These Columns. NEW LONDON COUNTY | OLD MYSTIG Holiday . of United Workers a Suc- cess—Rev. J. A. Olmstead Gone to New Jersey—General News. e United Workers of the Method- st ehurch held thelr annual sale on Wednesday, mber’ 14, In the M. E. rooms. n, eake and home- made candy were also on sale. A mywtery table was an attraction. The proceeds wil be used for church ex- pense Gone to New Jersey Pastorate. Rev. Jeptha M. Olmstead closed on Hunday his services as pastor of the ¥irst Groton Baptist church, Old Mys- tie, and at once assumes the pasto of the Baptist church at Blooming- dale, N. J Rev. H. V. Monell, the new pastor of 4he Methodist church, haw arrived at 1l and their iter the parsonage. Mrs. Mc two children are expected Recovering from Injuri Mrs. Ann M. Auken, who incurred «light injurles by a fall from her wheel-chalr, 18 recovering but still un- der the care of a physic The Ladles’ Ald society of the Bap- tist chureh met Tuesday morning with Mre. Horace O. Williams. Rev. Japtha M. Olmstead's class in expression held its last sesion on Fri- evening Shot 16 1-2 pound Coon. Chelkoa J. Willlams caught s arge | *coon one day last week. The animal welghed 18 1-2 pounds. Tater a 'coon wupper werved the Williams fam- ity and few friends at Plain View Tarm Miss Laura Avery, who has been fll with dishtheria, in siowly convales- | the village lake Is sev- inches thick The Mystic river ls also covered with fce a number of inches in thick- ness. Parties of men have heen ecling through the fce for several davs. The coasting has been good on the Taptist church hill and the boys and #irls heartiy enjoy it Edward Chesebro's family has moved from Cuba, N. Y., to the Chesebro Bhomestead at Burnett's Corners Miss Lydia Green has returned from & month’s wtay with her aunt, Mrs. ¥rank Stanton of Lyme. Mrs. Annie E. Avery has been the g;lnal since Thanksgiving of Dr. and rs. Charles H. Congdon of Mystic. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Campbell have returned from a visit to their son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs, John Evercit of Essex. Guest from California. James Hyde of California s the est of Hon. E. Burrows Brown and ily. Local Notes. Mrs. ¥Frank Ingraham has returned from Meriden, where she attended the funeral of her cousin, Mrs. Ida Davis. Mr, and Mrs, A. A. Haley and Mas- ter Leslle Haley were over-Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keeney ot New London. Mrs. J. Henry Fitzpatrick and son have returned to Noank after two weeks' visit with Mr. and Mre. Chas. ®. Stapelyn. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Dennis have returned to Providence after a few days’ visit at the Dennis homestend. Mrs. ¥. K. Cudworth has returned to her home at Fitz Willlam, N. H., after & visit to her eon and daughter. Mr. | and Mre. David Cudworth. Mrs. Frank E. Gal and daughter Ofiss Mildred Gates, h returned to Providence after a visit to relatives | «t the Holloway homestead. 'sirs, Abel H. Hinckley is slowly con- | -uueuu from a serious attack of | Ernest Conklin and young gentleman ! friend of Kssex were over-Sunday wuests of Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Grin- return- ©4 to her home at Preston City after two weeks' visit to her daughter, Mrs. John W. Shank. Mra. Andrew ITaley, who underwent en ‘atlon at Memorial hospital, ew ndon, two weeks ago, {s steadi- improving. WATERFORD dordan Lodge Nominates Officers— | William H. Peokham seriously I, At the regular meeting of Jordan Lodge, No. 268, N. B, O. V. officers for the ensuing year were nominated and one candidate received the degrees. | Miss Ithel Godfray of Mystic fs| spending a few days at Mr. and Mrs. | . Avery's. Mrs. Cordella Smith is the guest of | tiar dmughter, Mre. L. N. Willlams at | ©cean View over the holidays. Deputy Warden of Jordan Lodge, . 3. O, P, Mre. Archer of New London, and Mr. Archer wera business | callers at Jordan Monday evening. Mra. John Peters and Mrs. Elizabeth | ooth of New London were in town « on friends Alonday | Deacon Robert Chapwan was a | Puriness caller at Jordan Tuesday. Robert Champlon of Hartford was | #ome over Buaday and returned to Jin hoamase tater. Mrs. Sidney Bassett was an i caller Wednesday Hon. Willlam L. Peckham fs seri- ously 11l at his home in Jordan LEFFINGWELL ®aptist Cheir Rehearsing for Christmas Concnn. Oswe- Mre. J LeMngwell ia confined to | her homa »1 sick nose. Mre. Georgs Bheldon of ¥ Plain spent Sunday with I, Ar. and Mrs. Forrest Leffingwell, 1. Ward returned to her home | weeks Haskell st with her fatber, Vernon. The choir of ‘he Baptist church is | sebsarding music for & Christmas con- cert. The younger ones are preparing | eecitations, dialogues, Warren Nichoks of W Bunday at the hone €. L. Palmer Mra, srreat Letfingwell was called | s the hon r daughter Qeorge i East Great ¥ the first of the week by the illuess of | Mia Sheldon | Dir. and Mrs the filnersl ot Worwich on We CAMPBELL'S MILLS where they by William of ilimantie M. spent Mrs, | of and Sk i duesda attended | Palmer at ) Palmer Lo L AR neers ™ wis harn wnd siore G Tl [y | also_present | ther, | will MONTVILLE ! Personal Items—Interest in Chester- | fisld Services—Supper and Sals Nets $135, Miss Mand 004 of the state normal school, Willifantie, spent Sunday at her home here, Mre. George €. Chappell who rpent ten duys with her parents in Pittstield, Muss., returned home Wednesday, the th. fra. M. M. Rudd who has been i1l several weeks Is slowly {mproving. Sixty Attend Chesterfield Services. “Does God answer prayer?’ was the sibject of the sermon at the Union Bapist church Sunday morning. At 4 o'clock the pastor, Rev. George C. Chappell, preached at the Chesterfield Baptist chorch on the subject: “My Life Motto.” The average attendance at the Chesterficld gervicos since last May has been 60. Ths next meeting will be held in April. $200 Within Five Weeks. From the anmual chicken pie sup- per and sale given by the Ladies Aid society of the Unjon Haptist church the sim of $125 was realized. This amount, with that earned by the voung peaple in enterta the amount to $200, ralec weeks. Misses Fthel mpent Sunday Gardner Lake. ments, swells within five and Roby PBoynton | with their parents at Miss Mabel Daniels of Madison fs visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jo and family Deacon Martin Prainard who has heen ill for a few davs is able to b about his usnal duties, The Agoga and Baraca classes and the mission and Bibla study classes held their meetings this weeic. | The Rev. George . Chappell attend- | ed the Baptist ministers conference at the First Baptist chureh, Stoning- | ton, Wednesday, Decemer 4, and con ducted the rervice. Mre. Chappell the two day for prayer at Norwich last Mrs. Mitchell Elected Pre The anmual election of officers an committees of the Christian Kndeavor #ocieties of the Union Hatpist church occurred Sunday evening, December 4. Mrs. A. P. Mitchell was elocted pre dent. Two committees were add missionary and mu The past has been by far the best in its his- tory. The Christian Endeavor meeting Sunday evening was conductsd by Mi Hilma Roseland: topic: “How must Christian be different from others?” Rev. George C. Chappell sang the solo, “Honey in the Rock.” The sermon was Dbased on the story of the “Puncher,” as relater in “Twice Born | Men,” by Harold Begbis. | 0CCUM AND VERSAILLES Surprise and Gift for Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Bassett — Hose Company Elects Officers. Triends of Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Baesett to the number of nearly 100 met at the Gccum hall on Saturday evening. The gathering was a sur- prica to Mr. and Mrs. Bassett and was planned by Deler Davignon. Mrs. Jo seph-Smith, in behalf of the compan: presented Mr. Bassett an expensiv harness. The evening’s entertainment | sisted of music by LaRoche orches tra, duets and solos, and elaborate re- freshments. The removal of Mr. Bas- sett and family is regretted by a large ircle of friends. Mr. Bassett shipped household zoods on Wednesday to Bedford, Mass. Fred Barber will occupy the tenement vacated by Mr. Bassett. Safeguarding Embankment. The placing of a fence by the town |on the street in front of the houses of the Totokett Manufacturing com- pany, occupied by its superintendent and overseers, will guard a dengerous embankment. H. A. Richards moved his stock| Into the store recently vacated by the Hull & Hawkins company on Monday. New Pulpit Furniture for the M. E. Church. At a meeting of the Ladies’ Benevo- lent society held at the Versailles M. E. church Wednesday afternoon it was voted to secure new pulpit furniture for the church and new singing books for the Sunday achool. At the annual meeting of the Te- tokett Hose company No, 1, held In the company’s quarters Wednesday even- ing. the following officers were electe Chief, C. W. Perkin H. Topliff: foreman. William Kind. first assistant, George Frehmander; second assistant, N. R. Bruce; i retary, Willlain LePage; treasurer, P. J. Kelley; steward. Joseph | | auditors, ' F. H. Topiif, Georse Freh | mander. LiSBON Birthday Party for Mxnas Marglr‘thg‘ and Anna Hoeick—George Leaves for Wisconsin. Misses Margaretha and Anna Hoalek celebrated their 17th birthday at !ho)r home Sunday afternoon. About thir- teen friends were present They re- ved many beautiful gifts. At two| oclock lunch was served amd at eix o'clock supper was served. The tables | were in charge of Mrs. John Hoelek, | v assisted by Margaretha and Anua ]I-}wh k and Ethel Kennedy. Miss Alice Kennedy wae in Nor- Brown ' wich Saturdas | Fdgar Parks of New Tondon was a | recent guest of his mother, Mrs, Parks. Gone to Wisconsin. i George Hrown went (o Wiaconsin | Monday Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Palmer have gone to Walerb for a week's stay. Paul Budeit was the guest of his fa- Charles Budeit, over Runday. August Hoelek, who has been work- ing for his father, went to Springfield, ass., Monday to work. Mr. and Mrs, Benjamin Brown and son Theodore were in Canterbury Sun- | day Miss Ethel Kennedy and August! Hoelck wera the guests of Mr. and Mrs. KEmil Hoelck in Presion Satur- ay LIBERTY HILL There will B went &t the ¢ a Christmas enter rch on Christmas eve { | | Mrs. Henry V. Oehlers returned t her home in New York city Wednes- day, accompanied by her parents, Mr and Mrs, James M Clarke Mrs. 11 A Noyes Is spending & few | days with nér daughter in Boston be fore starting &or CHRaEo spend the winter witl Welis in (ils Vicinky sre very law. | dihough supplying enough fc i hold use VM Buredli was in Norwich Tues- | d4) on busingss. { husking machine at E from 19 %0 4 * completed his Sale of Methodist Bocisty Well Patron. - - { “ tor Macom E.|Sunday School Elfects Officers and ized—Pequot Council Elects Officers ved to ns nome| Teachers—850 Realized from Recent —Improvements in Tenth District Suppor—8chool Eatertsi ‘ School, i rheuma- rement. The sale of fancy work. agrons, | in Westerly The annual election of officers and fRoM 10WNS IN Two STATES ’ LEDYARD | quit food held by the M. B | of P Gales Ferry M huren wag well patronized the receipts of North 7a% held ai the ve Town Has 221 Children of School Aqe, being $170. Considerable of the mon- | r 2 short | Wednesday evening at lose of t 1908— | v was from the sale of quilts, which |V chofr practice for the Christmas ca !vbr, from the Paimer Brothers miil, | —Descrease of Eight Since Water Carted to Norwich. NIANTIC i the company allowiig the CHUre & o & o i tain per cent. on the sale. Mrs 8. . tween U’::":z ""!”"Y“er";hfl’?’nm ?;,.x”@“)! and Mrs. John Botham wer chard Bracewell Rev. Dr. A. 6. Macfarland Preaches at thirteen districts of the town has been | DTesented with a handsome quiit each | - - 10 former librari- Methodist Church—W. J. Manwaring | completed by Calvin F. Mafn, enum- | 997I0Z © .. The aifferent counters Board VoAes to Recpen Fourth District | 37, Miss Mary Hurlbutt, who has taken 4 claes in the ybmx rec ing Huributt 2x tly, with Irv- stant. The regular appointed, with Laura Perkins Hurlbutt and 1 33 supply teach- were in chmé of Mrs. Henry Boiles.| erator. in Boston Hospital. He finds there are 221, eight | Schoolhouse—Social of C. E. So- Mrs. 12, 1. Lo, w* fting relatives in turned home, Mrs. Issac G. eonfined her . throat, I8 2 little better. 8. E. Holdridge sold stein oxen to Chaunc Preston on Friday. A large threc-masted wchooner is at anchor in the loading with figh scrap from the factory of the Niantic Menhaden Ol and CGuano company. The boat has been In the harbor near- | | | ] ville has r apron counte: and Mr; s | Ivo and A Hefty One Year Old, Mr. Daniels butchered a plg Satnr- day for ¥, C. Odgers. The animal was i only one’ year ol and weighed 440 Cavted Water to Norwicke. Schoolnouse. pounads. Mr. Hathaw: o 1ives on - Rev. Dr. C. 8. Macfariand preached | Broith farm, sent 1 s} at the Methodist church Sunday even- | 10 Norwich on Tuceda ” ing at a union service, Subject, Re- | Amount on Friday. The lgion and Social Justice, Mev. Dr.|taken by one grocer and « rl:-d on an actarland returned to his home in | 0% sied. There were bottles con- South Norwalx Monday. tatning v ch Joad. W. J. Manwaring 11l been the guest of Mr. and Mrs, R. L. Manwaring have gone to Eoston on account of the seri- mmna ¥ ng friends § ous fliness of their son, W. J. Manwar- | Trhompson of ing, who is in a hosptal. 3r. Man- e and waring Is a_conductor on th Line railroad running betw v York and Boston. Mr and Mrs., WAl Lineoln G. Luce returnsd Monday | tended the Pomons z from Boston. Mrs, C. &, Porter has been entertain- | SHUNOC. Mrs. John | ing at the Niantic house Shields of New FHaven. Mr. and Mrs, W. O. Beehe have re- turned after a vieit to Hartford { 4 as bazgage | Sherman Place Soid to Nathaniel Cul- ver—S8carcity of Water. Fred J. Howard a Eathiatiod e . poritiasss e master at the local railroad station on | m.‘:ri,""" 5 it B "o Wednesday. | inown ae the Personal ltems. | Conmtders Among the Niantie people visiting Yn | farm, and w London this wee re Mre. J. Miss Grace Cl Mre, W n 1 ! o @ @ 0 @ ) 8 0 Little drops of water, Little grains of sand. NORTH STONINGTON Lyle C. Gray Returns from Minressta —Mew Book by Mrs | Vi Miner. No matter if that is w water famine! Don't get coid fs you know that you ends, rel ou'll forget tin's advertisers h buy more wa Do YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY! Mosier, J. P. Mc penberger, H. C. with, G. F. Grisw W. B. Rowe of g o Rev. C Reed of F e 1 visitor in Niantic Tuesday. Clarence N. Loomis has resumed work in Guilford. J. P. Morgan has commenced work ford to be the gu his son, Al W. Hill, and fam! Mr. and Mrs. W. E. ing a lengthy stay Mass Wiiliam Dorman has returned from & visit to Willimantic. Charlie Broadhurs:, engineer o local freight, was cailing on his tives here Monday. 3 Mrs. Munn and a party from Nor- wich made an auto trip to and Crescent Beach Monday VOLUNTOWN Birthday Surprise Party for Mrs. D. O Groves—Many Attend Chicken Pie Supper. The Rev. William Keefe Greeneville Monday and Tuesd: he assisted at the forty hours’ d at St. Mary’s chur Birthday Gift from Friends. Saturday evening Mrs. D. O. Gro was agreeably surprised by th of a large number of fri home, to help her celebrate The party brought re: which were served later : and consisted of ice er: and candy. As a souvenir event Mrs. Groves was handsome pair of solid Harmony orchestra rendared several selec ®ames made the time pass Successful Chicken A chicken pie supper wa Wednesday evening at iden are mak- in Southbridge, LEONARD BRIDGE T What lce May Be fabl to Cut Avai Farmers Slacts OFcars—Mis- sy Hears Boston Re- OAKDALE. cws Oyster Suc- Clearec Encraze Farze Fo cer—3870 BETHEL Fourth Quarterly Confersnce at the Methodist Church—Loccal Briefs. i chapel, and was attended b number. The affair wa the Ladies’ i great succes very én)o“\‘l- ening. 23 Degrees Below Zero. Saturday mornin est morninrg of the winte eters registering from 1% t spent Satur A. B La Mr. and Mrs. I S R limantic were Dufty’s narent FITCHVILLE W. Hatch on Saturdav and —_— Mrs. Duffy will be the Trouble Caused by Jealousy of Star parents 1 the « sarder AL am Fouchar and Mrs GARDNER LAKE Lake Frozen Ovsr—Watar Being Cart- ed from Stony Brook. MOHEGAN Seventy-ninth Birthdayv of Fielding Celebrate Mrs. L. M. Miss Lounisa 3 Harris district Mrs, E. Latimer is Miss Martin, rder Claim: na! 1 Many families are carting Boarder Sl Landlord Is from Stony brook, as the lake Jealous. en_over. Miss Ethel Char mer's, caring for Miss M Mrs. E. W. Lathrop i Matt. Tinker of © Frank and Harry at the h few days. Way W, me of Lathr PRESTON Fred Tourtelotte Sells Ayer Farm— ght Inch lce Being Stored PENDLETON HILL Meeting of Ladies’ Aid Society—Per- sonais. Miss Lillian W ttar ar J. C. .Atterbery this n A supper | church. Friday Whets she | her son Al- was even large attendance James Butler visited with his parents Ay Ltley Hill .\Axblmu S pur Aver erling has = day LT * turkevs te Ol 1 Mos. Bl - = > w has il ive house I The wels his phce ® M . < Sacamday WL NG Ll o Baisher beiiy .num» dry. Toe Ladics’ Ald leiy el WL e