Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 21, 1911, Page 9

~ Who is Going and €oming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Conntm NEW LONDON COUNTY SALEM 8terry Family Closes Summer Home— Officers of 'Grange Installed—Migs Hattie Bailey Critically I Regular services were held at the Congregational church last Sunday. ‘The pastor, Rev. Mr. Cogswell, took the patience of Job for his theme in the morning. The Endeavor service in the evening was led by Ivy S. Bai- ley. The Misses Miner of Millington Green were Sunday guests at the home of their brother, Sherwood Mi- ner. Mr and Mrs. William Maynard were in Norwi Monday. . R. Balley and C. in_Colchester Friday. Miss Kittle Ray -pen( Sunday her home in town. Harvesting lce. Willlam Maynard, foreman of the Mitchell farms, is esting the ‘\lce rop. 5 \dpr and Mrs. Edward Standish and daughter Sydney #pent two days of last week with friends in New Lon- don. at Closed Summer Home. T. Hunt Sterry and family closed their summer home here last Thurs- day and have taken apartments at the Mohican hotel in New London for the winter. Miss Leah Gifford has returned to New London after a brief vacation epent at the home of her mother. Grange Installation. C. Staples of Coichester was in town Tuesday evening for the installation of officets in the local grange. The following officers were Installed: Mas- ter, ler{ Rathbun; overseer, Charles Malona; lecturer, Mrs. Rose V. Ray; steward, Willlam Darling; assistant eteward, Leo Morgan; chaplain, Mrs, Lila Rogers; treasurer, Richard Tib- betts; secretary, Mrs, Mary Darling; te keeper, Charles S. Ray: Ceres, rs. Helen Malona; Flora, Miss Clara Wolosenlu Pomon‘. Mrs. Avery Mi- ner; lady assistant steward, Mrs. Su- sle Morgan. Critically 1l Miss Hattie Bailey, a former resi- dent of this town, is il with pneu- monia at the home of her rister, Mrs. East Lyme. The holds out no hope LEBANON Gupper and Entertainment at Baptist Church—Annual Rollcall at Congre- gational Church. - At the Baptist church last Monday evening a supper was served, followed Dy & very interesting tableau enter- tainment. Despite the cold weather, a Eofl mumber wed. present. Twelve dol- Miss Ellen B. Huntington is visiting griends in Hartford. Rev. E. B. Bmith spent the first of the week in Hartford. Miss Mary A. Pemrber of Franklin is spending a few days with Mrs. Frank P, Fowler. 2 Mrs. Nellle Thayer has been serious- 1y 411, but is now recovering. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Taylor and Mr. and Mrs, Otto Pultz attended the in- stallation exercises of the Bozrah grange last Wednesday evening. Installation of officers of Lebanon grange will take place mext Thursday rrow of Danielson, master of Qub g Pomona,will con- duct the installation. Miss Rosa Goldblatt of Liberty Hill was the guest of Miss Virginia Loomis eover Sunday. Tcemen have been cutting a fine crop of twelve inch ice this week. Loses Valuable Horse. James Mason lost & work horse val- ned at $300 last Tuesday. While at J.ebanon station the animal was strick- en with paralysis and died soon after being taken home. ‘Miss Nancy Mason has been having wmerious difficulties with her feet af[ late. Narrow Escape for Mr. Spencer. ‘W. L. L, Spencer had a narrow es- rape from serious injury last Wednes- day. While unloading machinery he fell backwards from the wagon to the @75und. One hundred and fifty pounds of fron and steel which was resting on his shoulder as he fell, fell across his body, badly bruising him but eausing no greater injuries. He is now able to ‘be about. " Rollcall at Congregational Church. The rollcall of the First Congrega- tional church was held last Wednesday evening in the church vestry. Thirty- »ix were present and forty-two others sent responses. A social hour and re- freshments followed. Previous to the rolleall the church voted to adopt a retired list, on which the names of members whose address is unknown or who have not been heard from for a period of three years or more will be placed. Missionary Committee Meets. Thursday evening the missionary committee of the C. K. society- met with Mrs Panielson, and Friday even- ing the officers and ohairmen of the various committees met with the presi- dent, Miss Rose Standish, to organiss for work. GOSHEN Meeting of Ladies’ Ald Seciety—Per- sonal Notes. ‘William Stark of Mystic spent a few daye with friends In this place this week. Mrs. B, F. York, who underwent a surg operation at a private hospi- tal In Willimantic last week, is re- ported as comfortable. 1. M. Jones is slowly recovering from a severe {lin of appendicitis at St. Joseph's hospital in the same city. The_TLadies’ Aid eoclety met with Mrs. W, H. Geer om Tuesday after- noon. 0CCUM AND VERSAILLES Leuis Caisse “Rescusd from River— Harvesting - 10-Inch Ice. Louis, the young son of Mr. and Mrs. Z..Caisse, had a fortunate escape from drowning a . short time befora noon on Wednesday ‘in ‘the river in the rear ‘of the Occum school building. The voungster, at’the closing school hour, nstead of going directly home, went to the river, and, cro-!nc w\ho east side, broke .through" flw which 'u only -bnt an ':neh "f.f.?‘;“"(' 'tna ‘water was . al 8ix fest decp, but tely where th EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND|= current was not very swift. After be- ln‘ in the water about tem minutes, he was gotten out by willing hands and by the use of a bos#® which was housed on the bank of the river, the thin' jce making the rescue danger- ous. H. A. Richards began hm-un: his Ica er l? on Thursday, the ice being from 10 to 12 inches in Miss Cora L. rbox has entered the mill office the Totokett Mfg. Co. Miss Tarbox began her duties on Wednesday. NIANTIC Auction Proves Profitable — Addition to Typewriter Factory—Grove Notes. was held at the vestry of Congregational church Wednesday. There was & good num- ber present and the proceeds were large. The ‘Woman's auxiliary of St. John's mission met Wedensday afternoon with Mrs, F. H. Dart. ‘The Woman’s Christian Temperance union met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Elijjah Munger. Addition to Factory. A building of large dimensions was added to the west side of the Knick- erbocker Typewriter factory this week. E. R. Beckwith secured the contract to_do the work. Mrs. J. P. Clark and daughter, Miss Gracie Clark, of Smith avenue are vis- iting relatives in Greeneville., Capt. James P. Clark is vlliflnl his mother at Fast Marion, L. Mrs. F. A. Beckwith of Gr&nd street is visiting Mrs. G. B. Coates of Gar- field place, Brooklyn, N. Y. Arthur Griswold, who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Griswold, left Tuesday to resume his studies in the Elm City. Former Baggagemaster William O. Beebe was visiting relatives and friends in this vicinity Tuesday. Mr. Beebe iy’ working for the Hygea Ice company in New London. ‘W. G. Phyalls has returned from a busines strip to New York. Pine Grove Notes. Dr. Alexander Troutman and Mrs. Lizzie M. Poirier of New York spent Wednesday as the guests of Mrs. Blanche Lincoln in Cone street. Dr. George M. Barrett is laid up i his cottage in Center street with an attaek of chiils, contracted Saturday. Mrs. George M. Barrett has returned after several weeks' visit with rela- tives in Hartford. Mrs. Willliam H. Dorman left Tue: day for three weeks' wvisit with rela- tives in Waterbury. Miss_Nellie M. Webster was a visit- or in New London Thursday. An auction sale : NORTH LYME- Church Officials _Appointed—Moeeting of Ladies’ Mission Circle. The annual business meeting of the church was held Monday merning and the following officers were elected: Executive committee, J. W. Stark, W. B. Strong, W. M..Sisson; treasur- er, M. J. Stark; clerk, W. M. Sisson, Jr.; ushers, Lesife ~Rogers, Arthur sWeet; tithingmen, J. W. Stark, N. S. Strong. At this meeting Deacon A. Stark presented the church with. the houlo used as a parsonage. #ission Circle Eleots Ofl!oon. The Ladies’ Mission circle met with Mrs. Strong Tuesday afternoon with a large number present. After a pro- gramme on the work among the In- dians the following officers were elect- i turned from a visit with friends in New London. Mrs, John W. Roath was a caller in_town on Tuesday of this week. William H. Slate of Gilbertville, visiting relatives in this place. B. P. Stanhope of this place \lsnted in_Philadelphia last week. Work is nm.relllnfi rapidly un Jobn H. Champion’s new house and it will soon be ready for occupancy. OLD MYSTIC Baptist Church Elects Officers—Li- brary Committee Named — Ernest W. Brown Lectures at Kingston. At the annual meeting of the Bap- tist church the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Clerk, Frank B. Willlams; Aaent. A. Zepha- niah Brown; treasur n Nehe- miah M. Gllhlp enllav:t.or Mrs. Hor- ace O. W velopes, Mrs. stand! commi! Beckwith, - Daniel Fri committes on benevolence, Willlam D. Beckwith, Nehemiah M. Gallup; ush- ers, A. Zephaniah Brown, David Frink. The Baptist library committee ap- Fra.nk E. Mrs. Wiss L‘llllan P uni!-rry Clu'a Bdnmtt. Oscar F. 2 Attended Ni-nflo Funeral. Mrs. Elizabeth Greene Bigelow, whose death occurred Wedne!da.y of last week at her home in Niantic, C was a sister of Charles Green of 0!(1 Mystic. Mr. and Mrs. Green and their two daughters, Misses Lydia and Ma- ‘bel Green, attended the funeral, held at her home: Death of Mrs. E. C. Hnrfl-y. Mrs. Elisha.C. Hartley died Sunday morning after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at her home Tues- day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. H V Morrill, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, officiated. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery. Lectured at Kingston. Ernest W. Brown of Riverhead farm, Old: Mystic, lectured Thursday after- noon of last week to a class numbering 70" at Kingston college. On Friday he visited the poultry show in Boston. The United Workers of the Method- ist church met Wednesday afternoon with the president, Mrs. Harmon Main. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist ehurch met Wednesday evening with -the president, Mrs. Oscar F. Crumb. Mrs Sumner Lincoln’s Death. Mrs. Stephen A. Brown received word Wédnesday of the death of her sister, Mrs. Sumner Lincoln (Mary Saunders), at her home at Somerville, Mass. - Death was due to heart trou- ble. Mrs. Lincoln was a resident of Old Mystic during the early yvears of her life. ‘Theodore Johnson has returned from vidence where he has attended an automobile school. The Baptist Sunday school library has loaned 1,578 volumes during the year 1910. Attended Grange Meeting. Miss ‘ Louise “Harris, Miss Florence Johnson, Miss Leah Johnson and Ev- erett Johnson attended the last Wed- nesday evening’s session of the Ston- ington, grange at the Road district. Miss Harris and Mr. Johnson were ing itiated at this session. Frederick Wildig, a Stafford Springs member of the Mystic Woolen compa- ny of Old Mygtic, was a recent busi- iess caller here. Mrs. H. V. Morrill of * Wellfleet, Mass.,* and infant, arrived Samxday at the. Methodist parsonage. She was accompenied by her mother, Mrs. ‘Wiles, also of Wellfleet, who is still a guest of Rev. and Mrs. Morrill. ‘Mrs. . Alpheus. H. Schfioonover of Mrs. Elizabeth Rath- ident, Mrs. Katle Jew- ett; secretary and treasurer, Mrs N. S. Strong; collector, Mrs. Lizzie Syme. Several from this place attended the entertainment at the Public hall, in Hemburg, Tuesday evening. Mrs. Babcock, elocutionist, with local musi- cal talent, furnished a fine programme. The prayer meeting was held at Erwin Rogers’, Wednesday evening. ‘Walter Kingsley of Salem is visiting at Warren Rogers FRANKLIN Professor Clinton Lectures Hall—Visitors and Visi the Town. in Town ng About Mrs. Fred Race and Miss Florence Hoffman were Norwich visitors on Tuesday. Thomas Newman attended the dairy- men’s meeting in Hartford om Tues- day. The assessors of the town have com- pleted the work for 1910. Lloyd P. Ayer was a Willimantic visitor on Wednesday S. N. Hyde is able.to be about again after being confined to the house with rheumatism. . C. H. Robinson and Master Hunting- ton Robinson were in Willimantic on ‘Wednesday. Professor Clinton of Storrs Agricul- tural college gave a very instructive lecture on soil and fertilizer at the town hall on Thursday afternoon of last week. It was largely attended, there being a number present from neighboring towns. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith have re- turned after spending a few days in Hartford. Mr. Smith attended the galrymen‘x meeting held there on Tiies- ay. HAMBURG Entertainment in Public Hall—Vari- ous Local Matte Miss Florence Dunbar of New Lon- don has returned homé after a short visit at Sherwood Chapel's. Oscar Ely has sold the place near his boat shop to Charles Hall. C. F. Beebe was in Old Lyme and Essex on business last Thursday. Lodowick Bill spent a few days in Deep River this week. Miss Dora Reynolds friends in New York. Miss Ruby Hamilton is the guest of her mother on Bill hill. The entertainment at the publie hall Tuesday evening was' well at- tended. The P. H. A. will meet Tuesday eve- ning for election of officers. John Tiffany took a load of pota- toes to Lyme parties last Thursday. SOUTH-LYME Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Champlin of Centerbrook are.visiting Almon Cham- pion of this place. Frederick W. Chapman 1s fllling his ice house this week with -ome very’| fine ice. Mrs. Albert H. Miller and son have been. visiting Mrs, Miller's parents, U.;flslfl 's. W. - this week. is visiting Elmhurst is: the guest of her brother end sister, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Schoonover of Newark. Harlow Burton of Cuba, N. Y. is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Chesebro and family at Burnett's Corners. David Cudworth has moved his fam- ily and houserold goods from. Mrs. Benj. Hewitt's house to the tenement house of Frederick A. Barnes in Greenmanyille aevenue, near his own residence.” Mr. Cudworth is employ« ed as teamster by Mr. Barnes. Visited His Stock Farm. _George W. Middleton has returned to New York after a visit to his stock farm on Quoquetaug Hill. Mrs. John E. Spofford and young @aughter Thelma of Brooklyn, N. Y., are guests of Mre. Spofford’s parents, Mr. and_Mrs. Charles E. Stapelyn. Miss Minnie Welles #as returned from a visit to her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ray. Clinton Fitch of New London was a recent guest of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Holdredge. iss Mabel Green has returned from a visit to her aunt, Mrs. Frank Stan- ton of Lyme. Mr. Wiles returned to East Green- wich academy Monday after an over- Sunday visit to his brother-in-law, Rev. H. V. Morrill. Representative John R. Babeoek is in Hartford this week. Mrs. Willlam P. Welles and Mrs. Clarence Watson were Sunday visitors at Poquetanock. Mrs. Elisha C. Davis h-,s returned from a wvisit to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Keeney of New London. Albert Welles received a bad wound in his finger last week while working in_his father's sawmill. Mrs. Oscar F. Crumb was a recent guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Mar- tin B. Stoddard. LAUREL GLEN Mrs. Maine Called to Pawtucket by “8Son’s lilness—Visitors and Visiting. Mrs. N. T. Maine, the village post- mistress, was called to Pawtucket on Monday of this week by the illness or her son, Clyde, who is confined to the house with measles. Rev. William Quayle occupied the pulpit in the local chapel last Sun- day and also held services at Clarks Falls the same afternoon. Jesse Fish of West Greenwich is working for Henry Girard, and board- ing at James Maine's. has lately lost Joseph Girgrd, Jr., a valuable horse. Mrs. Attaway Maine has charge of the postoffice during Mrs. N. T. Maine’s absencé in Pawtucket. James Maine and H. F. Babcock of Clarks Falls made a busihess trip. to ‘Westerly Thursday. PENDLETON HILL ~Herbert Miner hag returned to his home from Providence where he has been some weeks. Mrs.© Eugens Congdon and her d-nghter Harrlet were in Westerly on Mrs. Jennie Thompson took charge of the evy ening perv‘lm Sunda: -ugl’iiv the M\flv" nexf Sun' day morp-, o Hill will | Clark’ h(mdmmg,comlngu-.andl date. A hm-sa belonging to Elias Gray of h Stonington seriously injured its leg ln front of the Palmer homestead on Tuesday by slipping and falling. UNCASVILLE Busy Season Among Lodges—Reno- vations at C. V. Station—Small Fire! at Rockland Mill—New Almshouse Occupied. Thames lodge, L. O. O,:F. at the regular meeting in Palmer Memorial ball Tuesday night, installed the fol- lowing officers for the coming year: Noble grand, Fred.Crandall tary, Harry Auwood; financial uec- reary, Dan D. Home; treasurer, Fred J. Hope; warden, Victor Rosenlund; sonductor, Roy Holmes: outside g\mrd Roy Johnson; inside guard, Robert P: ton; right supporter noble grand, Ray ‘Woodmansee; left supporter noble grand, Fred W. Chapel; right sup- porter vice grand, Charles Johnson; left supporter vice grand, James Phil- lips; right scene supporter, William Johnso: left scene supporter, Willis Sawyer. Finance committee, G. Turn- er Lommis, C. Everett Chapman, Rob-, ert Paton; sick visiting committee, Harry Auwood, Ma{t A. Tinker, Fred Simpson, Robert arlow, Fred J. Hope; Telief committee, G. Turner Loomis, Fred J. Hope, Elmer Teft. The installing officer was District Deputy Grand Master Ernest S, Deck- er of New London, who was accom- panied by his staff. There was large attendance, both from the home lodge as well as out of town lodges. After the ceremonjes a supper was served ;mder the direction of Noman C. Al- en. Roll Call and Installation. Thursday evening Thames lodge, O. U. A. M. held its annual roll call and installed its recently elected offi vers. Twenty-five members fespon ed to their names and several appli- cations for reinstatement were receiv- ed. The installing exercises tvere un- der the direction of Deputy Fred Cran- dall of ‘American eouncil. After the ceremonies a social evening was spent during which a baked-bean supper was served. The officers are as fol- lows: Councillor, Orville C, Walden; vice councillor, John Lynch; inductor, Howard Rogerst examiner, John Eld- ridge; recording secretary, Harry Au- wood; assistant recording secretary, Robert C. Burchard: finencial secre- tary, Frank Richards; treasurer, Dan D. Home; inside protector, William C. Byron; outside protector, Daniel Rog- ers; trustee, Roy Gardner. The senior ex-councillor is William Watt, the Jjunior ex-councillor GeDYKelPrlt(. Supper Closed Study. The Mission Study class of the Methodist Episcopal church closed the course of study on China with sup- per held in the chapel Friday eve- ning. Clark Reynolds of Jamesport, R. I, has boen engaged as foreman -for. the Perry Bros. of Rartletts. Improving C. V. Station, The Central Vermont railroad com- pany began work: Friday making al- terations on its station in this place. Most of the work will be done on the interior. A change will be made in the doorway between the office and waiting room and the office will be made larger. Grange Meeting. Montville grange, No. 178, P. of H. held its regular meeting . Wednesday night, about twenty being present. Two candidates were voted upon. The first and second degrees will be con- ferred at the next meeting. As Wor- try Master Clyde M. Beebe was un- able to attend the state meeting in Hartford it was voted that Mr. and Mrs. Woodworth should atiend, and they left Thursday for Hartford for the closing day of the meeting. Mrs. John Gedley of Niantic has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Dodds. Many at K. of C. Dance. The social and dance given by Pe- quot council, . Knights of Columbus, Friday night, in Robertson’s hall, was largely attended. The committee of arrangements was Michael J. Hickey, BEdward C. Curtin, Cornelius Fitzger- 1d, Joseph St. Germain, Jr., and John Cuddy. Fire in Rag Room. A few minlites before six o'clock Monday night a fire broke out in the upper floor’ of the main room of the C. M. Robertson Co.'s Rockland mill. The fire started in a bale of rags in the rag room. An alarm of fire was sent at the box shop whistle. The company's own fire brigade respond- ed and the blaze was soon under con- trol. Attended Court in Providence. Brasus D. Lyon, Jeremiah Haley and Leander D, Chapel were in Providence Monday, attending superior court in connection with the Hazelhurst prop- erty case. Occupying New Town Farm. The inmates and their supervisors, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Blake, who have been occcpying a tenement in Oak- dale, have moved into the new aims- house, which has been built on the site of the old one. Reports from John $t. Denis, who was taken to the Memorial hospital for amputation of his left hand, which was badly crushed, are favorable. Miss Margaret Smith of Meriden has returned after a visit in this place. Mr. and Mrs. Earl I Browning left Tuesday to visit relatives in Provi- dence and Boston. During Mr. Brown- ing’s absence Reuben Austin will care for his route. Toes Amputated—Feet Frozen. Charles McDougall was taken to | Backus hospital by order of the se- lectmen Thursday for amputation of his toes, the resultgof having his feet frozen. Roscoe C. Dart, who has Leen spend- ing a week visiting in New York, has resumed his duties in his father's store. During his absence his broth- er, Hubert Dart, took his place. Waliam Grinnell, night watchman for Palmer Bros. Co., is ill SHUNOC Considerable Building Going On— Pastor Kept Busy. H. E. Randall is having repairs made to the Carey property that he recent- ly purchased. ‘Walter A. Wilkinson is sooq to erect a new house at the Dmus Randall place which he bought last spring. C. H. Champlin is nrmz!ng to puild an addition to his cottage house ad- joining his residence. The farm that he has owned and managed for 14 years is sold to N. B. Maine, who will take possession in March. L. P. Maine, Willlam and John Coon of North Stonington were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Chapman of this place Sunday. Preaches in Two chlrgu. The -Rev. Willlam mele, tor of the Seooml Blvfltt church,. l;u services in tihe Laurel Glan and s - Fau- Sunday - after- noon. Momlfl! | mill at Glasgo. Meeting of Ladies’ Aid Socisty— Vis- itors and Visiting. 3 sl B ey o 20 Toti ciety of the’ s held at the church vestry mi of last week. Financial interests d soclety were discussed, tomu work being given by Miss Kate B. Colver, m sale, ‘Miss Harriet Bishop Brown of Bris., ?l is visiting her mother, Mra. Barah’ erkins. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin H. Brown of Norwich were callers in the village on Monday. ‘The members of the Ledyard board of assessors completed their duties at the town clerk’s office last week. Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. Curtis Gates, of New London. Mrs, Jane Williams and her daugh- ters, Mrs. George Hovey and Miss Jen- nie 'Williams, of Lebanon, who were attendants st the funeral of their rel- ative, the late Jonathan Satterlee, on Monday, called on relatives here dur- ing the afternoo: Miss Kate B. Colver of the navy yard was a guest last week of Capt. and Mrs. James Lennon of Norwich. Mrs. Charles H. Comstock spent Tuesday with her daughter, Mrs. H. Leon Watrous, of Groton. Albertus. Maynard of Allyn’s Point visited relatives in New London re- cently. Mrs. Hudson Leavenworth and son ‘William of Winsted are spending a few days at Shore Home. Mrs, Harmon Perkins Stephen Perkins of Groton were-Te- cent guests of their brother nnd sister, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus , at Al- lyn’s Point. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer BSatterlee. of North Haven were visitors here the first of the week. ‘Walter Starr, who has occupied the farm belonging to the New Haven railroad company between Long cove and the navy yard for the last two or three years, left on Tuesday to maka his home in Florida. Miss Amy Satterlee left Wednesday to spend a few days with her sister, Mrs. Frederick Richards, of Norwich. Mrs. Dudley Perkins visited relatives in New London Wednesday. BOZRAH Local Gnnn "Holde: Installation of Officers—Local Notes. The grange held its regular meeting in the town hall Wednesday evening with a large attendaice. F. N. Taylor of Lebanon, assisted by Mrs. Taylor and ‘Mr. and -Mrs. Otto Pultz, was present and installed the officers _for the ensuing year in a very able and efficient - manner. At the close of the tion an oyster supper Wwas served. Mrs. John Stanton has returned from a visit in lufldau and u-ruou. “While | in Hartford she attended the meetngs ‘of the state grange. Mrs. David Avary las beon Win[ & few,-days with her-dsughter, Mrs. chndu Johnson, of Norwich. Miss Bertha Miner and Miss Alice A. Bishop sttended the state grange meetings at Hartford. Rollcall at Congregational chur.h ‘There was a rollcall in the Congre- gational church last Sunday, and Rev. Charles A. Northmp preached an ex- cellent sermon. William Corey of Waatefly was in town last Sunday. Mrs. Lucretia Lathrop- and = Jabez Lathrop spent Sunday with Mr. and and Mrs. Mrs. Clifford Lathrop of New Lon- don. BETHEL Acoident—Improving Well at Parson- age. R Mr. and Mrs. John Allen of Peace Dale, R. L, were guest®at the homa of R._H. Young over Sunday. Mrs. Dora Barber spent Wednesday | with her aunt in Voluntown. Mr. and Mrs. Woodmanses spent Thursday in Westeriy. 3 While Leland Burdick, wio works in Glasgo, was helping unioad cotton the hook used for that _p se was accidentally thrown so that caught in his hand, but be is able to attend to his_work. Oscar Barr_was hit by & bale of cotton as it fell from the team, but not_seriousily hurt. The society has put a new pump in the parsonage and is about to drive a well in the bottom of the old one, as the present weil has water only a part of the season. 7 Ralph Wilbur has been detained at home because of illness. Mr. Gravlin, who has been employ- ed by the American Thread company, has moved to Moosup. MOHEGAN Party of Forty Friends Surprise Cap- tain Vars. Roger Dolbeara was the guest of his mother, Mrs. A. Dolbears, over Sunday. Forty friends of faptain Vars from Norwich, New London and Water- ford gave him a surprise party Wed- nesday evening. Mrs. Denison Davis and Miss Lizzie Hunter of Mystic were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hunter, Sunday. Mrs. Lamoine of Norwich cailed on her mother, Mrs. E. T. Baker, the first of the week. LISBON People Enjoying Skating— Young . Personal Items. Mirs. Augusta Parker has returned after a week’s stay with relatives In New London. Mrs. Rachael Teft has returned to with Miss Alice E. Kennedy. W. Donnelly was in Norwich on S-turday Miss May Potter, teacher at district | . 4, Waut‘hemofhsrp.ru’tl . W. Potter, in Sylv.,n- dale over Sund.’u’ ¥. E. Hyde was in Norwich me Herman Learned was in Jewett City Saturday. |, The young people are enjoving skat- ing this week. Mrs. Nathan Kinne s #il at the home of her son, Fred Kinne. C. A. Mell was in Norwich Friday. ASHWILLETT Fire at Home of Giles Huntley—Brief Personal -Mention. Mr. and Mra. of Wakefteld, R, aftel Wwith relatives ai friends at Ekonk, cailed on relatives at Glasgo and Ash- wluelt Sund-y afternoon on their re- . ey has moved hif house- Ed ‘ood.‘ m ‘Woodchuck Hill, neat uvc stov e)ipc ; HANOVER her home in Greeneville after a visit | . 5 _Henry eumnuwmtlngmm VOI.UNTOWN pyi-rmit Ry Court Libcrty Reviews Prosperous Year—Home Whist Club Meets. + Monday evening Court Liberty, No. 122, ¥. of A., held their regular meet- ing in’ Union hail, at which Dej C. R. Charles E. Maine ji following officers: Chief ra: W. Macomber; sub-chief rangi Dupont: treasurer, Fred G. Dawley; financial secretary, T. McDonald; re- cording secretary, Andrew J. McGuire; semior woodward, A. Ritchotte; junior woodward, Joseph Ritchotte; Senior beadle; N. P. Lewis: junior beadle, J. E. Maguire; lecturer, . Ovilla Russi: {ustee, :Stephen B. Sweet. The court x- in’ 4 flourishing condition, with embership of 94 and with a fund ‘ot $1570.69 in the treasury. A commi tee ‘was appointed to arrange for a. so- cial evening for the members and their friends. Evening of Whist. The Home Whist club were enter- Monday evening at the home of Representative and Mrs. Azarie Grenfer. The prize winners were: First lady's, Mrs. Edmond Herbert: second,Mrs. Clarice Bitgood; first gen- tlemen’s, Jonas L. Herbert; second, Arthur L. Briggs: Refreshments were served during the evening. Owing to weather conditions work on the gravel road. ‘being uut in, is not ‘progressing_very {: _Mrs. O. Boucher wfl A, Ritchotte were visitors in, Phoenix on Saturday and Sunday. LEONARD BRIDGE Orange Supper Enjoyed by Many— Busy Bees Remember Wedding An- niversary of Mrc. Luther Spaulding. Mrs. Kenneth Cumrninn and son' re- turned from the Willimantic hospital Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nettleton end daughter were visitors in Columbia at Henry Kneeland’s Sunday. F. O. Brown spent Tuesday and ‘Wednesday in Hartford and vicinity! The orange supper which was ap- pointed for Friday night and was post- ned on account of the rain, was held ‘uesday evening, and a good time was enjoyed by all. Anniversary Gift for Mrs. Spaulding. The Busy Bees met with Mrs, Lu- ther Spaulding on Monday efternoon. A little surprise was planned by the members of the society. The date was her 22d wedding anniversary, and they presented Mrs. Spaulding & handsome ohina salad dish. Mrs.' Tda Spafard of Glastonbury has been vigiting her mother, Mrs. S. P. Abell, who is sick in bed. Mrs. Etta Lombard of Colchester hmas returned home, after a visit at F. J. Brown's. LEFFINGWELL Ploasant Birthday Party at the Beebe ‘Heme—Personals. - Tues@ay evening about thirty friends of DeLloyd and Miss Gladys Beebe met at their @ to celebrate their birth- days, which occur a few days apart. The merry party of young peopie spent & most enjoyable evening. Music and games of various kinds were enjoyed. lflll Annfe Capron of Danbury and Mrs. Thomas C. Lefingwell presided at the-piano. During the evening cake and cocoa were served and the party broke up at a late hour wishing Mr. and Miss Beebe many more such hap- py_birthdays. The Sunshine band meets today (Saturday) with Miss Gertrude Ward. Personals. Mrs. George Sheldon of East Great Plain was a Sunday visitor in this place. £ Mrs. John I. Rose is visiting her par-, eni., Mr. and Mrs, Reynolds, at Mont- ville. Charles Treadway of Norwich was & Sunday guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Leland Palmer. Richard Raymond of East Great Piain. has been in this place the past week. i R NORTH STONINGTON i Lecture by Thomas Brooks Fletcher— Charles P. Kendall Speaks in Bay | State. | Thomas Brooks Fletcher gave a lec- ture, The Martyrdom of Fools, in the librery hrall Wednesday evening, which was well received by a good house. Mrs. E. H. Knowles is visiting Providence. Miss Lucy M. Pendleton s at the| ‘home of her brother, George A. Pen<‘ dleton, after a long absence. Mrs. . O. Chapman and daughter, ™Miss Rilla, of Pendleton Hill, called on friends in this village Thu 3 Miss Ruth B. Chapmean, elder daugh- ter of Elias B. ihapmun, who former- ly lived in this towm, but now resides in Westerly, 1s seriously ill. Rev. J. H. Adams will spend Sunda.yl out of tewn. His pulpit will be oceu- pied by Rev. Lucian Drury. Charles P. Kendall, head master of the Wheeler school, lectured in North n, Mm lost week. PHESTON Many Attend Oyster Suppoh—-.lnme. B. Bates Harvesting Ice. in i The Ladies’ Sewing society met in the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon. An oyster supper was held at the Baptist church last Friday evening There was a good attendance. . James B. Bates and men left Thurs- day for Stafford Spflm where , Hr. Bates is harvesting ice. Several from this place attended the auction at the Starr farm Thursday. ‘Warren McAvoy, the little son of Patrick MgAvey, is 1{lL Edward lwards and family attend- ed the funeral of Mrs. Edwanrds’ moth- | iz . iup of Voluntown is , B P. Chapmaun, Interesfing Lecture by Rev. W. E. Bates—Mre. Amos Rogers’ Funeral— Ice Cutting at Oakdale, Rev. Weicome E. Bates of Mystie de- liveréed an amusing and _instructive lecture at Palmer. Memorial ball on Thursday ening under the of the Men's Agoga class of the Union Baptist church. His subject was A Connecticut Yankee Seven Years Un- der the Union Jack. The audience large and tho lecture enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spencer played vio- lin and plano duets before and after the lecture. Arrangements will be made to have Mr. Bates come again during the winter. Funeral of Mrs. Amos Rogers. The funeral services of Mrs. Am Rogers were held at Norwich Wedn; day at 11 o'clock, Rev. George C. Chap- pell officlating. Burial was in the Comstock cemetery. Baptist Church Interests. The subject of the sermon by the pastor at the Uniom Baptist church Sunday morning was Business. About 90 yere present. The Lord’s Supper followed, a good number participat- ing. Bible lchool followed with an attendance of 105. The first Bunday in January it w 107, the second 100. Deacon Edwin S. Henry became r« ular teacher of the young men's raca.class. The Christian Endeavor meeting was conducted by Miss Je- neva Smith. Topic, Lessons from great lives. Ninety were present. The evening subject by the pastor was, Who -will go for us? Vinety-three were present, The oherus of 13 volces rendered seme fine music. Skating on Pond. ‘The skating on Pequot pond h. been much enjoyed the past few days by the young people. Cottage prayer meetings were held Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at the homes of Deacon M. V. B. Braii ard and Ray Woodmansee with larg attendance and good interest. Palmet* Bros. are putting up loe from Scofleld’s pond, Oakdale. Social Evening for Classes. Twenty-four members were present at the Agoga and Baraca meetings Monday evening, January 16, the lar est number yet. The classes are uu: ing of furnishing entertainments to raise money 1o paint the Baptist par- -onno in the epring. George John- a member of the Baraca a.nd m-tmm-mmnmo Agoga. Games and cultur exercises were much uuoy-d. Th classes have paid for a hand rail from the lower hall to the meeting ¥oom This is a great - 'he_Agoga class recen g:c in a new Rochester lamp. The racas enjoyed a long sing at the close of the meeting. John Hurlbut was organist, LEDYARD Dog Kills Sheep and Is Killed in Turn —Gray Fox Brings Profit of $7.25. Ernest N. Main of Preston Cit an over-Sunday guest of his and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. Holdridge. Mrs. James Gilmore and son Ray of Norwich wi Sunday ~visitors town, Dogs Kiiled Sheep. Dogs have entered the flouk of shesy belonging to James A. Stoddard for the second time this winter. Both times he had one killed. This time the sheep was chewed up badly, the intestines all being taken ewt Mr was Stoddard set several traps end was fortunate in cat nn- aog, & largs vellow shephezd, looked Ike w well bred It hnd no tag or col- lar on. ltd‘:v‘u disposed of and there is one less sheep killing dog in town. Taking Personal. Encoliment. Joseph A. Clark, who is taking the nal enroliment of the town, Bas nearly completed his task. A Profitable Oatoh. Henry Karoll recently caught a grav fox In a trap, Mr. Karoll received $7.26 for the bounty and skin. The Ladies’ Ald soclety met st fhe parsonage .ong Wednesday, Local Notes. Mr. and Mrs. William L Aliyn and two children were callers in Mystic | Sunday. Miss Lillian Gallup spent Sunday with her sister In West ves, Several from this place sttended the Dolbeare auction at East Great Plain Thursday. CAMPBELL'S MILLS Charles Peat and two of tris ehfidsen are i1l witlr the whooping drem 1M John Phillips bhes two isease. Scot Conlslia of Norwich and \ with the same di: George | Tayior of Westerly caled on S. L. Bar- ber one day this weals Mrs. Ocnflllmlfld tnetml!:’!'-.mm Tayl are ca or. . o'f.&. P. Dougias, is seriously GARDNER LAKE Mrs. Lucy Hayden has returmed o her home at Chestnus Grove farm, aft- er a few days' visit with relattves and friends in Norwidh. James B. Lathrop and family vieited ou Sunhy at E. W. Lathrops. Boyuton called on and, remiveu in Palmertown, L ot B T O er, Mrs. Amos Rogers, Wednesday. Ladies’ Guild Elects Treasurer and Secretary. At the annual meting of the Lad’ies' Guild, Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. B Jamin F. Gallup was re-elected trm- urer and Miss Ellen Peck was elected secretary. The attendance was good and refreshments were served by Miss Margaret Eadi The Woman's Missionary society will meet next Wednesday with Mrs. Wil- liam Harrison. Mrs. Oscar Allen and family have returned from a a visit in Aahnn, CLARK’'S FALLS ors and Vi nting About the Village Vi about 31 o'elock a defec- 0 ok e hawe Charles D. Crandall of district No, 6, ‘Westerly, was here on a busineas trip. Tecentin Arthur Maine, one of the ¢oast guasd 6t- Fisher’s Island life saving statiom, fias hun home for a brief visit -with iis pare! Rev. w!fih.m _Queyle preached J: the chapel last Sunday afternoon. ‘good number attended lhe serviee. Mvr. and Mrs, George W. lurll'ckmfl children, Robert. Flora end Eveben Heney -m tbu. . s unlor Mur 0 ou:u byth‘-n of Hall's co Toledo, O. Pflll for consti- WT— idney Pitle