Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 14, 1911, Page 10

and Building in EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents Three Counties NEW LONDON COUNTY OLD MYST MYSTIC Assistant Librarian M Baptist Sun- day School—The Week's Visitors and Travelers. Rev, H. V. Morrill, pastor of Meth- odist chureh, will preach Sunday morning on A Right Use of Power. At 3 p. m. a men's meeting will be held in the church. Subject of the sermon, Shots That Kill. The evening ser- vice will be in charge of the Metho- dist Brotherhood. Assistant Librarian Chosen. Harry F. Hanks, librarian of the Baptist Sunday school library, has chosen for assistant librarian for tho ensuing year Calvin H. Hoxie, Jr. The library loaned 8 books during the year 1919, Officers of Aid Seciety. 'he Ladles’ Afd society of the Bap- tist church at its annual meeting elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Oscar Crumb: fiest vice president, Mrs. William D. Beckwith; second vice . Harold s president, fourth vice presidemt, Miss Bubeock; fAfth vice presi- dent, Miss Clura Burnett: secretary and treasurer, Mrs. William D. lnnh collector, Mrs. Horace O. Wll- iams. Join the Grange. Miss Florence Joimson. Miss C. lowise Harrls, Miss Leah Johnson and Fiverett Jolmson attended at the Road dstrict Wednesday the meeting of the Stonington grange, at which session Miss Harris and Mr. Johnson were in- itiated. Theodore Johnson has returned from Providence, where for the past three weeks he has been atiending an auto- mobile school. The Ladies' Aid sodiety of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday evening with Mrs. J. Harold Willlams. Tuesday afternoon James Norman attended the funeral of his Orother. Isaac Norman, whose death occurred suddenly Saturday morning at West- erly. funeral was held at the family home in Ashaway. Representative John R. Baboock left early Tuesday morning for Hartford, where he will remain mast of the week. Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxis and Miss Elis- abeth . Hoxie were over Sunday wuests of Norwich relatives. Mrs. F. Alonzo Chapman is visiting at the home of ber daughter, Mrs. 8. Polley of Waltham, Mass. or E. Waite is recovering from a severe attack of asthma. Edward Cheesbro has arrived from Cuba, N. Y. to reside with his fam- ily at the Cheesbro homestead. Mrs. Ryder has returned to Norwich after two weeks” visit to her daugh- Ier. In. David Cudworth. K v, superintendent of Oho WQIJ- company of Old Mystic, is having a garage built east ot the office buliding for his touring ca: Mr. and Mrs. (.Ill‘ml;ow Beckwith thantel rough. Mrs. John R. Babcock was the guest last Thursday of Mr. Babcock’s niece, Miss Alice Babeock of Middietown. Mrs. Oscar Crumb visiter Friday with her sister-im-law, Mrs. Martin B. Strickland of Pokuonock. Misses Carrie and Flora Bdh !n gram have returned from a Rev. and Mrs. H. B. Goodsell of Na'th Ashford. Miss Clara Mae Brown was a recent guest of friends in Willimantic. Philip 8. Rigg is recovering from an injured hand. Miss Ada Kennedy and brother,Wil- liam Kennedy, were New Lomndon vis- itors Wednesday. HMarfow Burton of Cuba. N. Y., is the guest of Edward Cheesbro and fam- fly. The annual meetiog of the Baptist church was held Thursday evening in the conference room. Preparing to Harvest lce. Wilfred E. Brown is making prepa- rations for harvesting ice,but the out- look at present is not very encourag- .. r.’hl Helen Weelas of Pogquonock was calling Tuesday on Mr. and Mrs. Os- car F. Crumb. Mrs. Fannie C. Lamb has returned from @ visit (o her son-in-law _and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Clark of Poquetanuck. Theodore Johnsen is spending a few days at the home of Mrs. Eliza Noyes in the Road district. John Kennedy visited Hope Valley Sunday, making the trip in his tour- ing ca Mrs. Alpheus . Schoonover of Elm- Jurst is visiting her brother and sis- Mr. and \1r~4 Abram Schoonover nun.n has returned to Springfield, Mass., after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Lambert. Samuel E. Dennis it at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Louls Barlow of Newport, for a vieit Miss Agalice Grace Brown and brother, Carleton W. Brown of Brook- side, are boarding for the winter with friends in Mjstic and Mrs. Clarence W. Beckwith ing Sunday on Mrs. Louisa Crumb of Groton borough. Edmond Lamb of Ledyard was a lo- ead caller Wednesday. LEFFINGWELL Mr. and Mrs. T-ylcr Entertain—Vis- itors and_Visiting. Tuesday evening Frnest Taylor, Miss Florence Taylor and their guest, Miss Annie Catron of , en- tertained the Philathea class and a few friendls. The party of flfleen spent a most enjoyable evening. Games were played and music was enjoyed. Mrs. T. €. LefMngwell and Miss Catron of- ficiated at the piano. Cake and cocoa wore served by the hostess. The party departed, all declaring Mr., and Miss Taylor ideal entertainers. Mr. Mervin and Miss Ida Lefingwell of Bast Great Plain were Saturday visitors in this place. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gerdner of Yautic were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. Charles Lefingwell. Alvin Thompson of New London was the guest over Sunday of Miss Edith Lefingwell. (*harles Perkins and Mrs. Burlin- wame of Norwich were Sunday callers un_Mrs. W. W. Nichols. . ngW! William Calkias of Norwich was at the home of J. C. Lefingwell Saturday and Sunday. Rev and Mrs. J. G. Ward attended the minister’s meeting in New London Monday. George Burlingame of Norwich was a caller on friends in this place Mon- day. Ofiss Hazel Calkins is able to be out, after being confined to the house twg r. an rs. Na of Norwich spent with Mrs. Whiting’s parsnts in this place. FRANKLIN Mr. and Mrs. Browning Entertain at Whist—Missionary ty Meets With Mrs. Smith—Personal Itmes. Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Cheney of Jew- ett City were the guests of Mrs. HBI'- mon Gager on Tuesday. Mrs. L. A. Rolinson and Mrs. Georzo I. Ladd were in Willimnntic on Tues- day. ’ r. and Mrs. Harry D. Gager have roturned to their home in Moberly, , after spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Gager. Whist Party. Mr. and Mrs. A. Browning gave a whist party on Saturday evening in honor of their guest, iMiss Blanche Carpenter of Westerly, R. 1. Ten ta- bles were played, and the first prizes were won by Miss Ella Hoffman and Fred Race, and the consolations were awarded to A. R. Race and Miss Hel- en Blakesl of Lebanon. Mr. and Mrs. Hermon A. Gager en- tertained on Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Hyde and Miss Hazel Swift of Williméntic. Arthur Mumford of Wakefield and son, B Mumford of Boston, have been recent visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Smith" Mrs. Louis Smith is spending a few days in Hartford. Axel Engstrom of Alaska is the guest of his father, John Engstrom. Mrs. S, Hyde was in Willimantic on Wednesday. Meeting of Home Missionary. The TFlome Missionary society met with Mrs. William Smith on Wednes- day from 10.30 until 4 o'clock with a large attendance. The work for the day was aprons, and a bedquilt was tied. There will be no service at the Con- gregational church on Sunday. Rev. Harry A. Beadle and Miss El- len D. Leonard are spending a few days in Hartford. Bartholomew Vallette of Providence, R. I, is spending a few days at Val- ley farm. . R. Rolinson was in South Wind- ham on Tuesday. Mrs. Kate Johnson is spending a few days in Windham. Mrs. Abiel Browning has just had installed acetylene gas. HAMBURG Ray Harding Attends Meeting of the State Grange—Notes of Local In- te l l ! Mr. and Mrs. Warren Martin were in Hadlyme last Sunday, calling on their daughter, Mrs Fred Beebe. Mrs. Lilla Bill of Mount Vernon, N. is_the guest of Mrs. Mary Bill on Bill Hill. John Tiffany was in Essex last Wed- nesday on business. Mrs. William Latham and daughter, Mrs. Joseph Rand, were New London visitors last Tuesday. Ray Harding, master of Lyme grange, attended the meeting of the sv;.ez: grange at Hartford the past week. The remains of Mrs. Minnie Ran- som Richmond, whose death occurred in New London last Friday, were brought here for interment Monday morning. Mrs, Martha Huntley spent Tues- day night at her home in Hamburg, returning to Old Lyme Wednesday. Lyman Harding visited his daugh- ter, Mrs. Frank Gage in Norwich, first of the week. The P. H. A. will meet Tuesday evening, Jan. 24. for election of offi cers in the public hall. The supervisor of schools for the town of Lyme visited a number of the hools last Monday. R. M. Jewett returned from Hart- ford last Thursday. Sherwood Chapel is_entertaining a friends from New London at his home on Colonial Corner. CLARK’S FALLS Bridge Repairs Completed — Local Notes of ersonal Interest. Mr. and, Mrs. Arthur Westerly were the guests of Mr. Babcock of Babeock, The: Gi in the village over Sunday. called on Mr. and Mrs. Joseph , Jr,_in Laurel Glen Village. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Maine were Westerly Wednesday. The bridges on the been repaired. B Mrs. Carrie M. Wheeler and Mrs Hannah 1. Babcock were in Wester- 1y over Saturday and Sunday. Rev. William Quayie of the Second Baptist church preached in the chap- el Sunday afteynoon at 4 o’clock. The text was St. John 7.46, “Never man spake like this man.” in highway have was held at his home Sunday, with burial in the family lot at Rixtow The Rev. Joseph F. Cobb, pastor of the First Universalist church of Nor- wich, officiated. He leaves three sons, one daughter and 12 grandchildren. Tsaac Dawley returned Monday aft- er three days’ trip at Lantern Hill William Morgan and John Rathbone cent fishing at Wy 1y and caught 12 picl Mrs. John A. Crumb was & caller on Mrs. Jefferson Kinney and Mrs. Lucy ‘White at Kinney’'s Valley, Tuesday. Seigfreid Ahlberg and son are work- ing for Otto Anderson. Trving Rathbone has moved into the house of H. M. Marks. LEBANON Last Tuesday Robert Calmins sold his farm and household effects at auc- tion and left for Kissimmee, Fla, rlhem he will engage in truck fn.l'm- ng. A social supper was served at the Baptist church Friday evening. Among those attending the State| grange at Hartford from Lebanon are ‘Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pultz, Mrs. Herbert ! Sweet, Miss Geneva Stark and Chris- tie Foster. Next Wednesday evening the annu- al roll call of the Congregatipnal church will be held. Grange Master Re cted. At the meaiing of Lebanon grange, No. 21 the resignation of Master-elect Otto L. Pultz was accepted, and Fred N. Taylor was re-elected to the office. H. Barron of Danielson, state dep- uty will conduct installation of officers on Jan. 26. The monthly teachers’ meeting was ‘held at the ILebanon Center school- house Friday afternoon l Bob- | cock's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. | ASHWILLETT Death of Albert Button—Personal Note Alnert Button of Rixtown died sud- | denly last week Friday. The funeral | n. | church Friday evening. SALEM Charles I. Beebe Appointed Town Fire Warden—Chimney Fire at Ira .D. Gifford’s. Rev. Mr. Cogswell preached an im- pressive sermon on Sunday morning from Matt, 7: 24, 25. - Mr. Baker, feacher in the White Birch district, led the Christian En- deavor meetig in thé evening. Miss Boynton of Gardmer Lake was engaged to teach in the Harris dis- trict instead of Miss Watrous as was, announced last week. Town Fire Warden. Charles I B;eba has recenlly ‘been appointed town'fire warden. J. Frank Rogers was in New London ‘Wednesday. Albert Buckingham of Nlanth: was a recent visitor at the home of J. Frank Rogers. Frank Gifford of New London was in town during the week on business for the S. N. E. T. company. [~ ney Fire: Wednesday morning there was a | chimney fire at the home of Ira D. Gifford. Prompt assistance:from the neighbors subdued the blaze and little damage was done. Mr. and Mrs, Charles E. Malona were | appointed delegates to the state grange meeting in Hartford. Miss Kittie Ray spent the week end at_her home in town. Miss Martha Rogers is visiting her nlece, Mrs. Gertrude Harris, of Nor- wich. H. A. Rogers was in Norwich Wed- nesda: Mrs. Julia Spencer is ill. Mrs. Helen Malona spent Wednes- day at the home of Mrs. Lila Rogers Charles S. Ray has purchased a fine palr of horses from Mr. Willoughby of Colchester. Salem Social club met in their hall on Monday evening. Officers were elected and an oyster supper was served. " WATERFORD Five-Pound Eel Taken—Degree Con- ferred by Past Masters of Bay View Lodge. Nelson Beckwith secured a pound ee] at Niantic river one da; week. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Manwaring were holiday visitors at the old home, Oswegatchie. Willis Miner was a Sunday visitor at Noank. Mrs. Mary A. Littlefield is spending a few days with her brother, George W. Beebe, in Groton. Mr. and Mrs. Owen C.Williams spent Sunday with Mrs. Williams’ uncle, George W. Beebe, in Groton. Past Masters Confer Degree. The past masters of Bay View lodge, No, 120, A. F. and A. M., met recently and elected ‘Courtland R. Darrow a member and conferred the P. M. de- gree with the following officers in the chairs: R. W., John F. Luce; S. G. W,, Owen C. Willlams; J. G. W., Gurdon B. Coats; G. 8., William E. Smith; G. 8. D, James R. White; J. G. D., George C. Brooks; G. Samuel Rog- ers. After the transaction of business 1odso was closed in due form. . Brainard of the Hill has com- pletod “the erection of a heating and lighting plant for his comfort and con- venience. ‘William Williams and John Malona of New London were Sunday guests of friends at Logger Hill. Home from Oklahoma. Sidney Willlams of Ocean View is home from a visit at his sister’s, Mrs. Frank Colling’, at Oklahoma City, Okla. J. J. Cruttenden of ‘Elmgate is ill with srip. Ralph Wolf of Bloomfield was the guest of friends in Waterford the past week. Capt. Gilbert Edwards Is ill. Tsaac Gardner is the guest of friends n_the metropolis. Relief lodge, A. O. U. W., held a grand rally Tuesday evening. A fine spread was provided. Mrs. Mary A. Littlefield is convalesc- ing from an attack of the prevailing epidemic. LEONARD BRIDGE Rev. A. J. Park Reviews Work of Past Decade—Local Man Wins New York Bride. five- last On Sunday Rev. A. J. Park preached his tenth anniversary sermon, giving many interesting facts. He also { brought to notice that he had attended 64 funerals, 56 in_the place and eight at Lll@erty Hill, where he supplies. Of this number, 13 were members of this church. He performed 16 marriage ceremonies, baptized 14 adults and 4 on the faith of their parents: received into church membership 34, 22 by con- fession and 12 by letter. He has preached about 500 sermons. Rev. and Mrs. Park have two daughters, Miss Mary Park, dean of Heidelburg uni- versity, Tiffin. O. and Mrs. Arthur Clark of Brooklyn, N. Y. 2 John G. Kneeland of Torrington made | & fiving visit this week with his uncle, Judge A. G. Kneeland. Mrs. Maurice Valinsky is visiting rel- atives In New York. Married in New York. Charles R. Strong and Miss Annie Feldhusen were married Wednesday, ; Jan. 4th, in New York city. They will reside at the home of Mr. Strong's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Strong. Orange Supper. There was an orange supper at the There was a | 8o0d attendance. Myron R. Abell is home with tonsilitis, artend to his legislative duties. E. P. Kneeland and daughter in Willimantic Wednesday. NORTH STONINGTON Grange were Installs Officers—Opening of Why r School Term. Rev. Lucian Drury preached in the Union chapel at Potter Hill on the Ashaway road, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Lucian Drury and Rev. and Mrs. J. H, Adams attended the New London County Baptist Ministers' conference held in the First Baptist church in New London, Monday. | Mr. and Mrs. E. Frank White at- | tended the meetings of the state | grange at Hartford this week. Rev. F. M. Hollister attended the rellnwahlp meeting of the local Con- fgragzational churches at Stonington | Wednesday. The Grange held its annual in- stallation of officers Friday evening. Deputy William H. Barron of Dan- ielson was present to perform the installation “exercises, Followinz the exercises- a fine supper was served. James Bingham, who . has ' resided on the Benjemin P. Wheeler farm for three vears past, has moved to Wa- terford. The Wheeler school reopened Mon- day. At the international textile industry exhibition at Roubaix, France, in May, 1911, the Australian pavilion will con- tain’a large panoramic picture gallery showing Australian products: VOLUNTOWN Foresters Install Officers—Mrs. Burn- ham Madison’s Death—St. Thom- as’ Parish Supper a Big Success. On Monday evening, Court Ad- vance, No. 3836, L O. F., met in Cten- tennial hall and_instalie ing officers: ranger, Charles Anderson; sub chief ranger, A. Vfl- an couer; treasurer, Louis H, Ritch- otte; financial secretary, J. B. Shel- don; recording secretary, Henry Shel don: _senior ‘woodward, Henry Rice; Junior woodward, Louis Bebo; senior John Oldershaw; junior bea- dle, William Graves; orator, Everett on. During the evening the court received a surprise visit from deputy supreme chief ranger for the district of Connedticut, Joseph Vali- quet of Holyoke, who was accompa- nied by Dr. St. Geprge of Holyoke, Mass. Both brothers spoke interest- ingly of the work being done by the order throughout the country, and congratulated Court Advance eon its good showing. Evening of Whist. The Home Whist club held its us- ual weekly meeting Monday evening at the home of John Leffingwell. Mrs. George T. Briggs played as a substi- tute for an absent gentleman and took the first gentleman’s prize, John N. Lewis taking second prize. First lady’s prize went to Miss Lewis, while Biss Backus won the second prize. During the evening a collation was served by Mr, and Mrs. Leffingwell. Funeral of Mrs. Burnham Madison. Mrs. Burnham Madison, aged 36, died Saturday morning after a long and painful illness. Funeral services were held on Tuesday at the M. E. church. -The bearers were Herbert Johnson, Henry Rice, Charles Albro, Frank Gardner. Burial was at Camp- bell's Mills. Oyster Supper Followed by Dance. Thursday evening the ladies of St. Thomas' parish gave an oyster sup- per and’ dance in Union. hall, which was very largely attended. Supper was served from 6 to £.30 and con- sisted of oyster stew, cake, coffee and ice cream. The tables were well fill- ed by patrons who were promptly and efficiently served by able wai resses. From 8.30 until 11.30, Har- mony orchestra of four piece&_ lead- er, William Richards, furnished mu- sic for dancing; John LaChappelle prompting. The affair proved most successful socially and financially. Among those in attendance were several from Glasgo and a party of about twenty from Jewett City. The committee of ladies who had charge of the affair were Mrs. John Herbert, Mrs. A. Grenier and Mrs. Victor Dupont. Shot a Fox. James Hopkins and Aime Dupont were rewarded on Saturday last for past unsuccessful hunting trips in.the capture of a handsome fox. Briefs and Personal Miss Nellie Buckley of Norwich was the guest on Sunday of Mrs. Ring at the rectory. Antoine Dupont of New York was the guest of reailtives in town re- cently. Martial Russi of Torrington spent Saturday and Sunday at the home of his brother, Ovilla Russi. Ponds and wells are showing the benefits of the recent rains, which have been very welcome in this sec- tion. FITCHVILLE Marriage of Nelson L. Stark and Miss Mary K. Barber—Amateurs Re- hearsing Play. Mrs. Daniel Marra and children have returned from a visit with rel- atives in Putnam. Miss Elizabeth Sullivan of Nor- wich was a recent guest of Miss Kathryne McCarthy. Mrs. Albert Harris and daughter Vina have returned from a visit with relatives in New York. Stark-Barber Marriage. Nelson Ii Stark, son of Mr, and Mrs. Everett Stark of this place, and Miss Mary K. Barber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barber of Yantic, were quietly. married at the home of Rev. Welcome E. Bates of Mystic, Sunday, January 1. The groom is a popular young man of this place, where he conducts a large farm. The bride is a teacher and since the opening of school in | September has been teaching in Preston. Rehearsing Play. Rehearsals are being held in the hall for the drama, A Mother's Love, to be presented in connection with the bazaar to be given by the mem- bers of St. John's church, George Kahn has been filling the ice house of W. W. Beully during the week. During the early part of the week excellens skating has been enjoved by the voung people of the village. The rain of Wednesday night ended the sport for a while. MOHEGAN Surprise Visit—New Organ for the Church. There was a large attendance at church Sunday morning. and evening. Theodore Northrup called on his brother, August Northrup, in Uncas- ville Sunday. Mrs. Flora Davis and son Herbert of Fenton, Mass., were guests of Mrs. E. Fowler the first of the week. Mrs. Burdick and Mrs. Fowler were guests of their brother. August North- dupt of Uncasville, last week. Miss Annie Burdick of Fitchville called on Mrs. E. Fowler Wednesday. Surprise Party. Friends and neighbors of Mrs, Cyn- thia Fowler gave her a surprise on Wednesday evening. The evening was spent in playing games and whist. The people have purchased a new or- gan for the church. James Darrow of New London called on friends in this place Sunday. GOSHEN Dogs Kill Sheep of W. H. Geer—Bliie- birds and Robins Noted. James Y. Thomas has been spending a few days with friends in Mystic. Porter’s steam sawmill, drawn by several yoke of oxen, passed through this place Tuesday. Miss Lucy Pendieton, who has been staying for a time at Hillside farm, has returned to the home of her brother, George A. Pendleton of North Stonington. Dogs got _among a flock of sheen owned by W. Geer. A number were killed and bitten. Numerous bluebirds and robins were recently noted. The painting of the outside of the church was finished early this week. NORTH LYME 5 isson, Iy Stark were in Thursday. Mrs. Katie Jewett, Miss Helen Jewett, Ray Harding and G. H. Strong attended State Grange meetings in Hartford this week. Mrs. €. F. Jewett was a Hartford visitor Monday. on, Jr. and Miss Hartford last lobron, employed in the 3 Co.’s mill, met with an accident which may end ln his I his thumb. He was loading cases om a freight car, having one we ing about 500 pounds on a truck. case slipped, eruahlng his right lhumh between the wheel of the truck and the sharp edge of the case, almost severing it. Has Earned $147. At the meeting of the Ladies’ Aid so- tglety of the Methodist church, held at o parsonage, a report of the work' done for the last six months showed that the society had raised $147 to place in the treasury. Among, those present were Rev. S. F. Maine, R. H. Melcer, C. M. Beel M Charles Ramage, Mrs., Willlam Noble, Mrs. W. B. Walden, Mrs. Kate Bolles, Miss Lucy Allen. Rabbi Resigns. Abraham Gettlin, who has served as rabbi to the Hebrew colony in town, has One has not yet been chosen to take his place. Mrs. Alice Gardner of Willimantic is the guest of friends in Pequot. Mrs, William B. Walden left Wed- nesday for a visit with friends in Ashaway, R. L Howard Vibber of Worcel!er has returned after a brief visit at the home of his father, Elisha Vibber. John Carlton of Pequot, who was badly injured in a ball in_his barn, has improved and it is thought he will recover. Miss Ethel Carter returned home on Friday after a visit with friends in New Haven. Misses Lulu Chapman and Florence Hart, who have been spending a few days with friends in Norwich, re- turned home Friday. Mrs. Fred Hooper of New London was the guest of relatives in town on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Champlin, who have been spending several weeks at the home of Elisha Vibber, returned to Norwich Sunday. Attend N. F. A, Those pupils attending the Norwieh Academy started in with work Mon- morning,. the winter term beginning then. The pupils are Gertrude Rogers, Helen Lynch, Marion Henry, Dorothy ‘White, Kitty Ray, Carrie Wood, Hi bert Rogers, Robert Dodds, John Dodds, Jr., Harry Watt, Harold Rosen- lund, Harry Williamson, Joan Hurl- butt, Earl Holmes, Harry Silversmeig, Charles Whitaker, Cornelius Driscoll, Mas Horenstein, Jacob Horenstein, Is- rael Benson, Earl Smith, Charles Nute. Succeeds Charles N. Chappell. Frederick Crandall has been ap pointed to take the place in Palmer Bros.’ mill made vacant by the resig- nation of Judge of Probate Charles N. Chappell. i Broke Through the Ice. Cornelius Driscoll of Pequot had a narrow escape from drowning Saturday while skating on the new reservoir of the Thames Specfalty Co. Hen ven- tured on ice towards the inlet, where the current had kept the ice weakened, and broke through. Young Driscoll is a good swimmer and succeeded in reaching the shore, being nearly ex- hausted with the exertion. Several other boys have broken through but in each instance they went through in shallow water. The Louise Gallipeau house in Pe- quot section, erected by C. F. Bart- lett, is being remodeled and made ready for the occupancy of Dr. F. A. Taylor, who is now living in Mrs. W. I Brownlng’s house. Chickens Stolen. The chicken coops of John Unger were entered and 15 fowls taken on Sunday morning. Mr. Unger heard ne noise during the night, but upon go- ing out in the morning found that the coops had been entered. K. of C. Social. Pequot council, Knights of Colum- bus, had a social and dance in Robert- son’s hall Friday night. William Smiddy was prompter. Fined for Breach of Peace. Aleck Monoskey and Teddy Roskay of Pequot were fined a dollar and costs by Justice of the Peace William Smiddy for breach of peace, the cost, in each case amounting to $16.35, whic, was paid. Complaint against the two was brought by Constant Macesky and the arrest made by Michael J. Hiekey. The men were under the influence of liquor. Both pleaded not guilty, but had nothing to offset the testimony produced by the state. John St. Denis, whose hand was badly crushed last week in the ma- chinery of the C. M. Robertson Co.’s box shop, was taken to the hospital for amputation, it being impossible to save the hand. Max Frieberg had his thumb badly hurt in the box shop in much the same way that John St. Denis’ hand was crushed. PENDLETON HILL Ladies’ Aid Sncm(y Serv.d Dinner to Men Who Furnished Church Wood. The Ladies’ Ajd society met at the church Wednesday from ten until four to sew and serve dinner to the men who drew wood for the church. Miss Mary Chapman led the serv- ices at the church Sunday evening. Misses Edith and Susan Cooke of Lower Pawcatuck were at their home here over Sunday. Miss Maud Thompson visited from Friday night until Sunday with her aunt, Mrs. Harlan Brown of Niantic. Deacon E. 'E. Coon is serving as juror in Norwich. Homer and B. J. Kinnie, B. G. Palm- er and M. O. Chapman transacted bus- iness in GARDNER LAKE Surprise Party—West Virginia Buys Local Farm. A. Dolbeare Providence. Charles Winchester is ill. Flmer Abell has killed a mink and two foxes within a week. Representatives E. L. Latimer's wife is teaching his school while he is at- tending legislature. Miss Ethel Boynton is teaching in the Harris district. There was a_surprise party at the home of W. A. White Tuesday evening in_honor of Mr. White’s birthday. Mr. Toperofsky has sold his farm to a purchaser from West Virginia. CAMPBELL’S MILLS Two Funerals During This Week. is. visiting Mrs. Carrie Pratt, died at the Back- us hospital last Saturday. The fu- neral was held at her late home here, Wednesday afternoon, the Rev. Mr. Thacher, pastor of the Methodist church, Oneco, officiating. There was a large gathering of: relatives and friends to show their love and respect for a good woman. Edward Pratt, James Congdon, Clark Congdon and Charles A. Barber were bearers. Bur- ial was in the Kennedy cemetery. Mrs.- Minnie Madison was burfed in Kennedy cemetery Tuesday. . H. Barber has been in Hartford, attending the state grange. ‘The government railway lines in Vic- toria, which have been relaid during miles of 80-pound and 9.76 miles” 9 100-Reuad il ; the years 1908-1910 with American rails, represent a total mileage of 142.21 il for a long time, Mrs. N. B. Hamilton of /;rwleh. where it is hoped the change will be beneficial to her. fe Sale of Mathewson’s Mills. George W. Mathewson, owner of Mathewson’s sawmill and grist mill, formerly- known as the Jonah Witter mill,_has sold the same with all other bulldings and farm to John Main of Preston for $1,200. Mr. Main will take possession soon. Plans for Grange Installation. Ledyard grange héld its regular meeting on Saturday evanln& One candidate was obligated in e first and second degrees Saturday evening, January 21, The newly elected offi- cers will be installed by W. H. Bar- ron of Danielson, followed by a sup- per by the Grange. Mrs. Thomas P. Norman, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harry Myers of Toledo, O. has returned home. N. B. Hamilton of Norwich was a Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Avery. Three-Legged Coon Brought $6. missionary . work of the school. Sunday School Board Meetingff. A Sunday school board meslln: wns lield at the close of the service, wh new committees for missions lnd temperance were elected. Mrs. rah Latimer, Miss Mary Hurlbutt I.nd Miss Laurn Perkins were appointed to serve on the missionary commites and Mrs. Courtland Colver, Mrs. B. LaFontaine and Mrs. C. Wilson Har- rison on the temperance committee. The board voted to purchase a Christ- lau Conquest flag for use in obse; ance of Missionary day by the school. Mrs. Emma Harrison left last week to conduct a mission at the Burnside M. E. Ohurch. Schools Open for Winter Termg The schools in this section reopen- ed for the winter term on Monday, after a two-weeks' vacation. Miss Helen Boynton of Norwich visited her uncle and aunt, Mr. and James H. Belden recently caught an old coon which had only three feet, having lost one in a trap. The skin Mrs. Nelson Roach of Allyn's Point over Sunday. Mrs. J. M. Sweet left recenmtly for was dark brown, which not com- 'mon among coons. Mr. Belden recelv: ed $3 town bounty, and sold the coon & two weeks' visit in Hartford. Byron Maynard of Anthony, R. I, visited his brother, Albertus Maynard for $3, making a total of $6 which he received. Academy Graduates Teach. All the schools in town have re- opened for the winter term with the same teachers, excepting Districts No. 3 and 4. Miss ber, teacher in the former district, resigned. She is succeeded by Edward S. Lawler of Norwich, a graduate of Norwich Free Academy, 1909. Mrs, John H. Tay- lor, Jr., who is also an Academy grad- uate, is the new teacher in District No. 4. Mr. and Mrs Enos M. Gray and son were callers in Mystic Sunday. Mason Gray of Preston City was a caller at the town farm Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clark and two children of Preston City were Sunday guests of Mrs. Clark’s father, James N. Holdridge. Friends were very sorry to hear of the death of Francis E. Gallup. He was a brother of the late Joseph A. Gallup and was well known in this town. MONTVILLE Funeral Services of Drowned Boys— Rev. Welcome E. Bates to Speak— Mrs. Rudd’s Funeral. Cottage prayer meetings were largely attended at the homes of Dea. Edwin S. Henry and C. A. Chapman on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings of this week. Mrs. Arebella Latimer has return- ed after several days visit with rela- tives in New Jersey. ‘The funeral sevices of the two Ed ‘wards brothers, Harry and Charle: were held Tuesday at 11 o'clock in the Union Baptist church, conducted by the pastor, Rev. George C. Chap- pell. Both boys were members of the Bible school and of Palmer Memorial school. The floral tributes from the dmy school and Bible school, their teachers and 's and friends, were many and beautiful. Burial was in Comstock cemetery. 'Mr. and Mrs. George Edwards, the parents, have the deep sympathy of the entire vil- lage in this great sorrow. 3 Supervisor Wheeler made his reg- ular call on Palmer Memorial schools Monday. Joint Meeting. The Agoga and Baraca classes met together in their rooms in the church Monday evening, 22 Delng present. Welcome E. Bates will speak in Palmer Memorial hall next week un- der the auspices of the Agoza class. Mrs. Rudd’s Funeral. The funeral of Mrs. M. M. Rudd, aged 88 years, was held at her home Tuesday at 2 p. m., the pastor of the Union Baptist church, of which Mrs. Rudd was many years a member, conducted the services. Burial was in_the Comstock cemetery. Miss Maud Wood, a student at the state normal school at Willimantic, spent Sunday at her home here. Miss Carrie Wood, student at the Norwich Free Academy, is making her home through the week with her aunt in Norwich. NIANTIC Happenings of the Week—Guests Come and Go. Mrs. C. S. Davis is entertaining af her home in Main street Mrs. Georgi- anna. LeCount of Springfield, Mass. E. E. Adams of Springfield was in the village Tuesday. Miss Inez M., Spencer of Washing- ton avenue is making a lengthy stay in Brooklyn, N. Y. the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. J. Strickland. Ernest Smith of Waterford was a guest of John C. Peabody on Tuesday. Deacon James R. White is laid up at his home at Riverbank with an attack of sclatic rheumatism. Robert L. Manwaring returns today (Saturday) from New Haven. While there he was the guest of his son, Conductor J. Manwaring. Mrs. R. L. Manwaring returned on Tuesday evening from a visit with elatives in New Haven. She was accompanied by her granddaughter, Miss Addie Manwaring. Charles E. Latham of Boston was here Tuesday and Wednesday. John Songster of Montville was in Flanders and Millstone Monday Improving Cottage. Dr. George M. Barrett will make im- provements on the Chittenden cottage in_Pine Grov Edward G. Scranton of New York and William Paxton of Montclair, N. J., are at Mr. Scranton’s farm in Little Bogton. M. L. Johnson has returned from several weeks®’ stay in Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Warren of New London, former residents of Ni- antic, were in the village Monday. M!ls Lillian A. Lee of New Rochelle, Y., was here Tuesday to attend the funsrl.l of George W. Lee, whose body was brought here for burial. The assistant postmaster is out with a new automobile. Elmer W. Russell, George B. Dick- inson were in New York attending the automobile show at th (‘arden. LIBERTY | HILL Funeral of George Austin Fuiler. There was a large attendance at the funeral of George Austin Fuller Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Fuller was a hard working and model farmer; also a good surveyor, and could make any soclal gathering a success by his elo- cutionary gifts. He had a host of friends, and in his death the town and community have suffered a great loss. He has been representative, assessor, and has been many times on board of relief and was capable of holding any office’ in the town. He was a member of Columbia mn'e He leaves five +| sisters, Nancy Mary E., who Kept house for him, and Hattie Fuller, a trained nurse, Mrs. Emily Lyman and Mrs. Clara Davoll A red sunset foretells dry weather, because it indicates that the air tow- ard the west, from which rains may eral be expected, contains little ededesma, 2 < of Allyn’s Point on Thursday of last week. Death of lIsaac Norman. The death of Isaac B. Norman, a former resident of Allyn's Point, oc- curred on Saturday morning in West- ¢. Mr. Norman, who resided on a farm near Westerly, had but recently recovered from an sattack of pneumo nia and passed away suddenly from héart failure just after entering the city by trolley on’'a business trip. ) Norman was a native of the to: Sténington and was in the of his age. Mr. Normon served n the Twenty-sixth Regiment, Conn. Vols.,, and was also a member of the Grand Army. Mrs. Cyrus Chapman and Mrs. E. A. James of Allyn's Point, with Mra. Minor Moxley of Long Cov: were guests of Mrs. Harmon Perkins on Thursday of last week. Miss Bertha Chapman, who has been visiting relatives here, returned to her home in Cohanzie last week. Mys. Charles Unger left here the first of the week to visit relatiyes in New York. Mrs. Charles B. Jennings was a call- er here on Wednesds visiting hex aunt, Mrs. Richard Latimer, who fs confined to her home, having broken one of the small bones of the ankle by a fall sustained in her yard Monday morning. Mrs. Colver Entertain: Mrs. Sarah Colver entertained the local auxiliary of the Woman's Home issionary society at her home at the Navy Yard on Tuesday afternoon. tha party leaving here on the noon train and returning at 4.30 o'clock. “Culy Under Spanish Rule” was the topic considered at the literary session, several readings on the subject glven by the members of the soc Refreshments were served by hostess during the social hour. thie It was decided at the session to engage fleld secretary of the Woman's Home Missionary society, who is to visit New London in February, to give an address at the Gales Ferry church during her stay in_ this section. Artist and Mrs. H. Singlewood Bis- bing, who removed here from Phila- delphia. a year ago, took up their res- idence in their new home near Red Top last week. Miss Jennie Perkins, tained after the Christmas vacation by illness from her studies at the Northfleld seminary, returmed to Fast Northfield, Mass., Monday morning. Young Men's Institute Organized. who was de- A meeting (o ‘organize a_young men’s institute was held Monday evening at the M. E. church. R C. Wilson Harrison was elected presi- dent: Rufus Hurlbutt, gecretary, with Richard Bracewell, Irving Hurkbuit and Clarence Sweet as a coiamittec to draft a constiution for adoption at the next mecting. A calendar social was held at the M. E.. church on Tuesday evening as one of the series of cials arranged by the Epworth league. The months of the year were represented by the young people of the village with songs and poems. Games and refreshments were enjoyed at the close of the pro- gramme. HANOVER Postmaster Standish Returns from Hospital—Annual Church Meeting and Election of Officers. Webster Standish has returned from Putnam hospital. He has taken his office as postmaster at the store, postmaster. with Edward Tinkham, a William Ladd had returned to - field, N. H. Senator and Mrs Park, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Way attended the inaug- amration festivities at Hartford last week. Miss Ashby of Noank has been the guest of Mrs. Standish. At the annual church supper served by the Ladles’ guild Thursday eve- ning, about fifty guests were pres- ent. Annual Church Meeting. At the church meeting, the tr urer reported the year's henevolence upwards of $175, meeting the church apportionment. ~ At the election of officers, William S. Lee was appoint- ed clerk, James W. Eadie treasurer, Angus Park, Mr. and Mrs. Ladd and Miss Margaret Eadie on the church committee; Waldo Bingham and James Eadie as trustees; Willlam . fiss Ruth tSandish and Mrs, Frank Smith as music committee. During the year extensive improve- ments have been made to the church interior. An individual communion set and a new organ have been ob- tained. The church enrolls 67 members, whom 54 responded to the roll cali The sexton, Joseph Lyon, acknowl- edged the receipt of a Christmas purse from the congregation g resolution was passed in_appre- jation of the services of William Park on the music committes. of In 1902 the mileage of wires used for telephones was four times as great as that of telegraph wires, but five vears later it was eight times as great. Drctect Yowrself! AT FOUNTAINS, uorlu. OR ELSEWHERE Onguul and Genume HORLICK’S MALTED MILK TheFoodDrinkforAllAges