Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 4, 1911, Page 9

SATURDAY, FEB. 4 NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN \«RHfiEfiISLAND Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. NEW LONDON COUNTY | NANTIC School Pupils Perfect in Attendance— New Organ at Congregational Church. ard town. Postmaster Samuel F. er resident Mrs. granddausghter, " .| Stonington recentlq. The following children in the pri- mary department of the Niantic school were perfect in attendance during January: Arthur Anderson, Katie An- | drp, Annia Johnson, William Manw ing, Francis Bond, Francis Beebe, Catherine Banta. St. John's Endowment Fund society met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. 1. P. Stevens. The Ladles’ Ald society of the Con- regational church gave a fine supper in the vestry Tuesday evening. opal Servict Henry S. Douglass of Waterford con- @ucted the services at St. John's chapel on Sunday last. Rev. Franklin S. Moore of Black Hall will have charg: of the services mext Sunday. Organ Recital. The new organ in the Congregation- #al church was used Sunday for the first time. An organ recital will be zlven next Tuesday in the church. Personal Mention. Capt. and Mrs. J. P. Clark and M CGirace Clark have returned from Nor- wich, where they have been visiting relatives. The Woman's Christian Temperance union met Thursday with Mrs. H. A. Goering at_the Baptist parsonage. Mr. and Mrs. Hibbard R. Norman of Norwich epent Sunday as guests of Mr. mnd Mrs. Charles Leonard in Grand street. Lem Beebe of New Haven was d guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1%, Beebe, Sunday. Mise Adelalde Manwaring of Nn-“' Haven fs visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Manwaring. Elmer V(' Russell has returned from the auto show at New York, bringing & new car. Charles J. Luce left Monday for New York and Mt. Carmel, Pa. Mrs. C. M. Root returned Tuesday 16 her home in New York after a few «daye’ visit here, the guest of Mrs. An- nie H. Bronson. She wae accompanied by Miss Effle Haynes, who will spend the remainder of the winter in New Nork. Dr. George M. Barret?, who has been Bl for some time, is improving. Arthur J. Griswoid returned to New Tiaven Momday. Mrs. Andrew Champion is improving elowly at her home oa the Blick Point road. Surveyors from New Haven were in the village Monday surveying railroad property in Main street and mnear Dedge pond. YAWBUX - VALLEY Death of Mrs.A. O. Prentice—Here and There About the Town.. The death of Mrs. Angie Owen Prentice, occurred Friday morning. Although not enjoying very good health for some time she was able to sttend to her household duties till within a few days of her th. She was 71 years of age and the widow of ‘Willlam Henry Prentice, who died ebout five months ago. “She leaves one brother, Walton Owen, who 13 a member of the Odd Fellows’ home at Groton, and four nephews. The fue neral was held Sunday afternoon from her late home on Cossaduck hill, Rev. H. M. Hollister conducted the ser jee. There were many floral forms Burfal was in the cemetery neat Hewitts station. The bears were «*harles H. Culve H. Clinton Eccle- stone, Orrin R, Stedman and Latham N. Bentley. Mrs. George Tryon spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Edward Mann. J. Edwin Thompson was a caller at Westerdly Sunday afternoon. Mrs, W. H. Knight is staying with Mrs. Thomas Gould. Mi Irene Vredenburg was the guest of MissElsie Chapman at Westerly Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Augustus ¥. Reade, ™r. and Mrs. Ransom Reade and daughter of Lisbon, Mr. and Mrs. WVietor Campbell of Pachaug, and Dud- ley Bindloss of Mystic, were in town Sunday to attend the funeral of ) W, H. Prentice. Mrs. George Stewart and Miss Ella ¥igglestone were business callers at Westerly Wednesday, Walton J. Owen returned Thome at Groton Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. David Nason of West- erly were callers at James D. Miner’ Sunday, of Mr. Hurlburt held in the home of day evening. church Sunday morning. recently. A H. the immensely. enjoyed. at the piano, served. Saturday. five ing C Palmer da and Mr: Plain placs Mr. C. F. Palmer’s. Swan were guests home of Mr. Mr. James LaFlemm o as C, Games and ly appreciated. served. weeks. C. L. Palmer Wednesday. over Sunday. this weak, havin, past week. mer pastor’s wife. decided success. to his River, Moodus and Sunday. GOSHEN Sunday School Receives Letter From india—W. W, Gillette Entertains— _ Local Matters. A_social was held at the home of W. Gillette on Friday evening. very interssting latter from Prot. Quarry Idle Till Bill of Agreed Upon. Captain and b5 Harry C. York of Jaffna college, e jon, India, to the Goshen Sln(ja.V Mre. Clayto school, and Y. P, C. K. was read hy | Jtors friends at Buena V Charles Moss after a fall that number of days. Mr. York's sister, Miss Marguerite B o) York, Sunday afternoon. and a photo of the native student which the local wchool is educating In India was studied with much interest. During the heavy gales this week the top of the tall smoke stack at the paper mill was blown off. Mrs. B, ¥, Yorke who has been ill in ‘Willimantic was able to return home, on Wednesday, Schools Closed For Sickness. “There was no_ school in the 1:th district this week, the teacher, Miss Helen Chidsey being ill with the gri ¥. L. Hinckley who has been quite ill_is slowly recovering. David Murray who has made his heme at Chrystal Spring farm a num- ber of years, has returned to New London, and will enter the carpen- ter's trade. GALES' FERRY Annual Report of Sunday School Read ~Notes of Local Interest. Work three years, Mrs. Gustaf Peter: cellar for Charles Bli The Ladies’ Aid s Baptish _church met parlors Wednesday " GRISWOLD Tuesday F renLh and family. i3 A, The annual report of the Gales Ferry Sunday school, showing the record of each class for attendance and collection with the usual finan- cial statement for the year was given by the secretary and treasurer, Miss Allce Satterlee, at the session of the school on Sunday. Several members of the school received attendance awards at this session. Mrs. Myrta Mather and son Wal- ter, were guesis of rélatives at (en- family. his recent illness. LISBON Friday evening. r on the Pi * Richard mxg visi his fam- e W AR the Navy Brown and Minor Moxley of Long Cove attended the funeral of Henry Ward, a form- of the town at his late home in Norwich on Saturday. William D. Fairfield and her Miss Florence Hewitt, of Groton, visited relations in North and Mrs. N, nell and Mr. adn Mrs. Charles Bush- rell and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bush- Montville was at Mr. C: L. Palmer’s Tuesday. Birthday Surprice Party. Monday_evening about forty friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Thom- Lefingwell gathered at home for a surprise party to cele- brate Mr. Lefingwell's birthday. l_uvomng proved, 10 be a delightful one. music were enjoyed. £ — NORTH LYME Mission Circle Holds All-Day Mesting. William Stark of Hartford was home Prices slowly Gezr spent . is visiting relatives in Middle- Several of the village residents at- tended a surprise party at the homa and Mrs. Edward Lester in ard, Monday evening. 3 visited her mily in New London Sat- There was a good attendance in spite of the storm at the prayer meeting Allyns Point section at the Mrs. Willlam Lewis on Fri- Miss Mabel Martin of Meriden, who is the guest of friends in the village, sang at the offertory at the M. Miss Lena Lewis who has spending a few weeks at her home a* Alyns Point returned to New York LEFFINGWELL Provide entertain- ng of Sunshine Band. e Last week Thursday evening Mrs. Beebe was pleasantly surprised at her home at West Plain. The par- which was rather small on account weather enjoyed the evening Games and music were Miss Annie Capron presiding Cake and coffee were Henry Jones called on friends in this Twenty to twenty- years ago he was employed by several of the people among them be- and _Merton Swan whose places he visited Satur- . Nathan Whiting _of Norwich were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Leffingwell. The Sunshine band meets (Saturday) with Gladys Lefingwell. Mr. Austin Rathbun who has been confined to his home by illness for several days is convalescent. Mrs. George Sheldon of East Great as a Sunday visitor in this Warren Nichols of Willimantic a Sunday guest at Mr. and Mrs, Mrs. Susan Swan and Miss Mildred Sunday qat Cake and cocoa wes Miss Hazel Calkins returned to_the home of Mr, and Mrs. J. Charles Lef- fingwell this week after being at_the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. William Calkins, at Norwich, for a few Harry Palmer of Montville was at the home of her parenis, Hr. and Mrs, Mrs, J. W. Stark has been at her brother’s, J. H. Ely’s, of East Haddam, been called there agaln by serious iliness in his family. Mrs. A. P. Gates of Millington visit- ed at G. H. Strong’s Monday. Mrs. Lizzie Syms has been ilI the Sewing Bee and Social. The members of the Ladies’ Mission circle mat at the home of Mrs. Katie Jewett Tuesday for an all-day meeting and social, the object being to tack a comfortable which is to be presented Mrs. C. H. Frederick, a for- Dinner was served at noon, each lady furnishing a part of the refreshments. The affair proved a Clyde Gates visited friends In Little Millington over ‘W. M. Sisson and M. J. Stark were in East Haddam Wednesday. WESTFORD. Mrz. Fred Turner, Mrs. Mertie Math- Mrs. Edward Wins- low of New London and Mr. and Mrs. B. Youngs of Spithead were guests of Mr., and Mrs, Allen Young Wednes- lup was the guest of ednesday. -covering laid him up for a Waiting For Bill of Prices Agrrment. been suspended at Booth Brothers’ and will not fe resumed un- till after arrangements are made for a rill of prices to govern for the next n is bullding a en of Jordan. ty of the First in the church afternoon. Officers of Gr‘lnge Installed. Mrs. Maria Fren(,h of Norwich spent th her son, the Rev. C. L. ‘ rs. ¥. S. Palmer of ‘Hopevillz has rcl’overed from her recent illness. . Staples of Colchester was in town recently and installed the officers of Pachaug grange. Deacon and Mrs. BE. ‘Tuesday with Rev. C. L. French and Ezekiel James has recovered from Misses Margaretha and Anna Hoelc Ethel Kennedy and Barnard Hoelck at- tended the firemen’s ball in Jewett City Miss May Potter was the guest of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. E. W, Pot- ter, in Sylvandale, over Sunday. Misses EFmma Burton and N’Plhe Mel were in Norwich Wednesda) Mre. G. A, Econedy and said. Altrefl is cutting the brush on his today the Bush- their The Mrs. sewing and Royal, have returned after a visit with Mrs. Kennedy’s sister, Mrs. Wil- lard Collins, in Céntral Vilage Thomas Hogge of Jewett City was the guest of G. A. Kennedy Sunday. Bernard Hoelck was in Norw Sunday. UNCASVILLE Entertainment—Lodge Affairs. ¥ on Give Interests—Social Pupils Room John St. Denis, who recently under- went amputation of the left hand at Memorial hospital, New London, has returned to his home and is improving steadily. Miss Bridget Kelley and Miss Addie Moran have been spending a week with friends in New Yor Seniors Give Entertainment. The members of the senior class at Palmer Memorial held an entertain- ment in the hall Friday evening, the proceeds to defray expenses of a class trip later.” The members of the class are Walter Burgess, Yetta Finebers, Marion Lynch, Louis LaBounty, Alice Osborn, Robert Taft. B " Thames lodge, I O. O. F., worked tha | been first degree on a class of candidates at its last meeting. American Council Meets. At the meeting of American council, O. U. A. M., there was a good attend- ance and much interest shown. A fine supper was served. Plans for a of socials and dances were di: One member was reinstated and two applications for membership were act- ed upon. - Th2 entertainment and social given by the Epworth league was largely at- tended. Grange Installation. At the meeting of Montville grange, P. of H., the installing officer was Deputy C. E. Staples of Colchester, assisted by Mrs. Bliven of Konomoc grange, Waterford, as lady assistant steward. After the jnstalling ceremo- nies a supper was served. Following are the officers: Worthy master, Clyde M. Beebe; worthy overseer, W. W. Woodward; worthy lecturer, Miss Iva Bartlett; worthy steward, Roscoe C. Dart; worthy assistant steward, Her- man Johnson; worthy chaplain, Moses Chapman; worthy treasurer, Charles F. Bartlett; worthy secretary, J. Law- rence Raymond; worthy gatekeeper, C. BEverett Chapman; worthy Ceres. Mrs. J. Lawrence Raymond; worthy Pomona, Mrs. W. W. Woodward; worthy Flora, Mrs. C. Everett Chap- man; lady assistant steward, Miss Jo- sephine Hart; trustees, C. A. Chap- man, C. M. Beebe, J. L. Raymond. At the next meeting the grange expects to have a regalia and badges ready. The meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays in the month. Various ltems. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wait were Sunday visitors at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. John Watt, in Po- quonoc. €. Everett Chapman and J. L. Ray- mond left Tuesday for a few days’ business trip to Vermont. ‘Miss Josephine Hart has been en- gaged to teach in Colchester, succeed- ing Representative Ernest Latimer. Mr. and Mrs. John Bingham k of lNonfl Stonington have moved to the O. home of Mrs. Bingham’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Perry, to care for Mrs. Perry, who is in poor heaith. The Thames Dye and Bleachery plant, which has been shut down_ for alterations, started up Monday morn- ng. Mrs. Sarah Ramage entertained the Ladies’ Aid society of the Methodist church Friday afiernooun at her home at Hill Top. Frederick A. Johnson left Tuesday morning for Hartford. Birthday Party. About twenty young people sathered at the home of Moses Chapman Mon- day night to celebrate the birthday of his daughter, Miss Leila Chapman. A pleasant social evening was passed playing various games. Sandwiches, cake and candy were served during the evening. Those present were Gertrude Rogers, Marion Lynch, Helen Lynch, Marion Henry, Hilma Rosenluud, Ella Rosenlund, Grace Wood, Carrie Wood, Minnie Chapel, Florence Hart, Reuben Austin, John Huributt, Robert Silver- swelg, Howard Rogers, Harry Watt, Mrs. Winfield Hanney and children, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Chunch. M Chapman received several -beautj gifts, Local Notes. ‘Willfam Grinnell g critically ill with pleuro-pneumoni Miss Minnie Clark, who has been very ill with pneumonia, is slightly im- proved. 2 Mr, and Mrs. Milton Bogue of Sprague are spending a few days at Bozrah streat. All are eligible to join this society and need not be afraid of being blackballed. [ LEBANON ' Report That Wolf Has Been Seen near Road—Grange Installation—Acces: sions to Library. Edwin Hinckley and Miss Nancy Mason are making progress toward recovery. © Mrs. Benjamin York, who recently underwent an operation at a private hospital in Willimantic, returned home Wednesda, Capt, Charles Robinson has for sev- eral weeks been ill at the home of Mrs. ‘Woodmancy, near Lonard Bridge. Miss Sarah Danielson has returned to the Killingly high school after a vacation of several days at home. Miss Hattie E. Hewitt has been vis- iting Thom: . Miner and his niece. of Groton. ‘Mrs. Orlando Tucker spent last week with friends in Brooklyn, Ct. Miss Bertha Perry of New London h<§= been rhe guest of Mrs. N B. Roy- al Miss Mabel Noye from ten weeks’ returned Monday t with relatives in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Miss Addie Halier has returned from a visit in Brooklyn, N. Y. Charles B. Lamb h: and property on theé Exeter road. Wolf Seen. It is reported that a wolf has been seen on the new road below Charles Meech’s. As similar reports have coma from Franklin this winter, it is thought that such animals may be lurking about. Work of the Wind. During the heavy gale Monday aft- ernoon a spruce tree some forty feet tall and a foot in diameter and per- factly sound i 3 s spap- ped_off cleanly in the grove belonging to_ Lyman Pitcher. Last week Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Fred N. Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pultz attended the installation exer- of Norwich granze, where Mr. Taylor installed the officers. Local . Officers Instalied. Deputy W. D. Barron of Danielson installed _the officers of Lebanon srange, 21, at their meeting on January 26, the efercises, being pro- nounced the finest ever conducted here. After a bountiful supper he again spoke very happily, outlinging the work done by the grange, both in the state and in the local community and calling for a rally in_the rural dis- tricts for community betterment. The grange is planning for a year of con- structive work, a public discussion of the express companies agitation being planned for an early meeting. Books Coming for Library. Twenty-five volumes of the 1910 al- lotment of books from the state board of education have lately been received by the Trumbull library. As the re- mainder of the 1910 grant of $100 has not yet arrived, and as the 1909 allot- ment is still to come, these, added fo the 1911 grant now due will soon bring a large number of new books to the library. Under the new librarian, <atherine Sweet, there is prom- much building up of the library. Milk Talk. Much comment has been called forth in town by the summoning of local milkmen to Hartford, it being declared that samples of -their milk:fell below the requirements. One of them de- clares that sampies of milk condemned by inspectors were taken by him to torrs and found to e high above the required standard. Congregational Church Notes. At the annual meeting of the La- dies’ Aid society last week, at the home of Mrs. N. B. Royall, Mra. Royall was re-elected president, Miss EHen Hunt- !nsrton, vice president, and Miss Mabel ¥ secrelary and treasurer. 'l‘he C. B. society has purchased a radiopticon which they will use for illustrating missionary addresses and for other social gatheri The Mid-week Bible udy class, having completed the study of Amos, Hosea and JMicah, last Wednesday evening began the study of Isaiah. Under the pastor’s leadership the facts known concerning Isaiah, the contem- poraneous history and the contents of the first six chapters were discussed. LEDYARD— Cottage Prayer Meeting—Enrollment of the Town Completed. ise Fi Selectman Samuel E. Hold- ridge and John Donovan of Norwich, county inspector of state roads for New London county, were in Hartford on business on_Monday. Rev. N. B. Prindle of Preston City held a prayer meetinig at the resi- of Alfred J. Clark Monday even- the home of Mr. Bogue's paremts, Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Bogue. Harry Bogua of Yantic is also at his home. SHUNOC Local Friends Attend Funeral of Mrs. Angeline Prentice. Is Local friends attended the funeral of Mrs. Angeline Prentice, held from her home in North Stonington Sun- day afternoon. The Rev. I 2. Hol- ter of the Congregational church of- PR i many choice flowers. Charles H. Culver, O. R. Steadman, Latham Bentley and H. C. Eccleston were bearers. Burial was in the Hewitt cemetery. William H. Prentice, husband of the deceased, died about five months ago. Mrs. Prentice was 71 years of age and is survived by two brothers, Lucius Maine and family of North Sonington will shortly move to White Rock, close to Shunoc. It is reported that Mr. and Mrs. James Sherman will move to Provi- dence. They have sold their home, for years the property of the late Maxon Kenyon. Mrs. Doborah Knox Livingstone of Providence spoke in the First Baptist church in Westerly Sund: ening to a large audience. Mrs. Livingston s president of the Rhode Island W. C. T: BOZRAH Roilcall at the Grange—Miss Bishop Teaching in Leffingwell. The grange held its regular meeting in the town hall Wednesday evening. On account ¢f the absence of the mas- ter, the chair was filled by the worthy overseer, Edward A. Bishop. It was rollcail, and nineteen responded. Sev- eral letters were read from absent members. Onz application was received. Miss Alice A. Bishop has taken the school In Leffingwell. Miss Foley of New London, who has been teaching, has resigned to teach nearer home. Miss Bertha Miner is visiting friands in Davisville, R. L Mrs. Charles A. Gager Is spending a fow days at East Great Plain. Mrs. John Stanton spent Thursday with Mrs. E. E. Latirep. Francis Lathrop has evidenily joined the improvement society by the way he farm on . Isaac G. Geer has been visiting al days with friends in Norwich. Enrollment Completed. The enrollment of the town has been completed. There were 251 enrolled between the ages of 18 and 60 there were 83 between the ages of 18 and 45 mad citizens subject to military duty There wera some exceptions, the rest being L..ween the ages o f45 and 60 who are liable to the personalen eroll- ment tax of $2. Minor Mention. Miss Lila Gallup was the guest of her brother Ratph Gallup, of Brookiyn, N. Y., Tuesday and Wednesday. Miss Mary Belle Gray went to Hart- ford Tuesday to attend the Business college. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam I Allyn and two children were Sunday guests of Dr. W, S, Smith and wife of Mystic. Mrs. Luther C. Gray spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Moosup and Jewett City. Eight from this church attended the Fell?wshlp meetting in Westerly Wed- nesday. FITCHVILLE Rehearsals for Entertainment—Local Briefs. Dwight Smith has been confined to his home by iliness the past week. Mrs. Brown of New London was a recent visitor at the home of the Miss- es_Kingberger. Henry Brown of Unionville, Conn., and Miss May Kennef' of Franklin, Mass., were recent callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brown. John McManus, Sr., was in Arctic, R. I, this week, attending the funeral of_his uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams were visitors at the home of Mrs. Williams® parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eastland, the early part of the week. Rehearsals are held regularly for the show to bz presented by local young people in connection with the bazaar by St. John’s church. ASHWILLETT S. D. Pierce returned Sunday from a three days’ visit in Shunoc and West- erly. Mr. and Mrs. Lewls Chapman of the Glasgo were Sunday callors at home of Mrs. Jula A. Crumb. MONTVILLE Town May Have Fife and Drum Corps Mrs. Lewis Hurlbut has returned home after making a visit with heér relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Watt of Hartfor: Fife and Drum <Corps Proposed. There is talk of starting a fife and drum corps in the village with Rev. George C. Chappell leader. Mr. Chappell was for several years the leader of the L. H. Hart and the Col- chester fife and drum corps of Col- chester, Conn,, and has been a ‘teacher in Saxton River, Vermont, and at Colchester. Miss Winnie Clark who has been ill with pneumonia is much better. Everett Chapman is enjoying a trip) to Vermont this week. Miss Eisie Manchester was the guest of Mrs. Oshorne Wednesday in Uncasville. The Agoga and Baraca classes held their regular meeting Monday evening in the chapel. enjoyed. Celebrates Birthday. A pleasant birthday party was given Miss Lili Chapman on Monday even- ing at her home here. Mrs. Fannie Darrow of Niantic is the guest of Mrs, Clarabel Phelps. To Deliver Pattriotic Address.’ Rev. A. J. Wilcox of Uncasville will deliver an address at the Union Bapt- ist church Sunday morning, February 12th, on “Lessons rfom the Life of Abraham Lincoln.” A large chorus will sing. Classes in Venice. The Mission Study class held its regular meeting at Palmer Memorial School Monday, at 3. finished Cuba and will next Porto Rico. The Bible Study met Thursday evening. New York, Feb. 3.—~Cotton Hewitts station. The bearers NORTH STONINGTON Preacher from South Dakota—Change in Teachers—General News. A pleasant time was study class spot were Rev. Dr. Warren, president of Yank- ton university, Yankton, S. D., was the guest of Rev. F. M. Hollister last Sun- day and occupied the pulpit of the Congregational church Sunday morn- ing. Hliustrated Lecture. ‘ Rev. H. B. Rankin of Noank deliv- ered an interesting illustrated lzcture on the North American Indians at the Baptist church Monday evening. A large nuntber from the local Con- gregational church attended the fel- };nvship meeting at Westerly Wednes- ay. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Kendall, Miss Dora T. Maine and Mrs. Edward Maine attended the marriage reception of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. Perry at Westerly Thursday evening. Addressed by Mrs. Peacock. The ladies of the Baptist church held a foreign missionary meeting Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Dora T. Maine, one of the vice presidents of the society, who conducted the service. A fine address, Our Young Women, Wwas given by Mrs. Joseph L. Peacock of Westerly. IFollowing the exercises a Teception was tendered Mrs. Pea- cock. H. M. Pendleton is visiting in mpton, Mass. George H. Stone spent Middletown. Miss Susan V. Babcock has been ill for a week past. ‘The Wheeler school was not in ses- sion Wednesday, the teachers having the day to visit schools. Miss Packer Resign: Miss Annie M. Packer of Mystic, teacher of the Ashwillett school, has resigned on account of impaired health. Her place will be taken by Clark A. Coon, who will reopen the school next Monday. Rev. Lucian Drury visited Norwich Thursday. " VOLUNTOWN Mrs. John Herbert Injured in Collision With - Jewett City Wagon—Whist Clib Meets. Sunday in Several from this village attended ;he dance at Glasgo Saturday even- ng. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ritchotte were visitors in Norwich Saturday. A. W. Tilley of Norwich was the guest of friends in town on Saturday and Sunday. - Arnold Adams and _Gerald Welch were visitors to Hope Valley Sunday. Miss Alice Maguire and William Maguire were the week end guests of relatives in Mystic. Driver Was Asleep. Mrs. John Herbert, on returning from Jewett City last Saturday even- ing, was run into by a Jewett City baker's wagon, the driver of which seemed to be asleep. As a result Mrs. Herbert has been suffering from her injuries during the week. Won Whist Honors. Monday evening tme Home Whist club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Briggs. The winners were: Mrs. Clarence Bitgood, first ladies’ prize; Mrs. Azarie Grenler, second la- dies’ prize; Frank Bitgood, first gen- tlemen’'s prize: Edward B. Clark, sec- ond gentlemen’s prize. The first Friday in the month spe- clal devotions were held at St. Thom- as’ church at 5.30 2. m. and 7.30 p. m. Local amateurs are rehearsing for an entertainment to be given for the benefit of St. Thomas’ church, LEONARD BRIDGE Recent Visitors in Local Homes. Mrs. Charles Robinson is spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. Georga Hovey, of East Hampton. Clark Sullard has returned to his farm in Exeter after spending some weeks with his sister, Mrs. Frank Browning, in Goshen. Mrs. Bert Simpson is sick in bed with rheumatiem. Mrs. H. C. ter Thursday. ‘There is & great deal of illness among the people of this place, mostly rheu- matism and grip. T.ena Manwaring returmed to her school at Cromwell after spending Sat- urday and Sunday at her home in this place. Mr. and Mrs. T.. C. Schroedter were in Norwich Menday. HAMBURG Meeting of Lyme Juvenile Grange— Notes and Personals. d was in Colches- Lyme Juvenile grange met January 28. An interesting programme was presented by the lecturer, Leslie Beebe. John Purcell of Colmhester was in town last week on business. J. S. Daniels was out of towp on business last Wednesday. The Rev. Mr. Oakes of New Haven preached here last Sunday. James Lord and Jewett Tiffany were in Old Lyme last Wednesday. The supervisor of schools was in town Wednesday. Mrs. John Tiffany visited her par- ents last Tuesday at North Lyme. Miss ,Haester and Mura Warner of Bmckway were callers in Hamburg irst of the week. — wnumn C. Beehe spent the day last Tuesday on Clover Hill - —Lincoln Day Address Announced. | The class has | OLD MYSTIG Congregation Welcomes Rev. and Mrs. H. V. Morrill—Charles P. Chipman’s | Appoinment — Social and Personal Items. Miss Mattie Tourjee arr nesday from Meriden for a mother, Mrs. Ruth Tourjee. Mrs. Andrew Haley, who underwent a serious operation three months sinca at Memoral hospital, New London, re- turned Sunday to her Old Mystic home. She was able to leave the hospital six weeks ago and was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kennedy, where she remained till Sunday when her physician gave premission for her ‘home-coming. Mr, and Mrs. William D. Harris of New London were over-Sunday guests fof Mrs. Harris' father, Dr. A. T. Chapman. Mrs. Miles returned Monday to her home in Wellfleet, s after a two weeks’ visit to her daughter, Mrs. L Vernon Morrili, at the Methodist par- sonage. Miss Blanche Brown of Riverhead farm was a recent guest of Mrs. Mary Belle Gray of Ledyar Misses Delle and Julia Lincoln have returned to Somerville, Mass., after a vigit to their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen A. Brown. Miss Annie E Lee was a recent guest of Miss Lilly Gallup of Ledyard. Alonzo Main of Lantern Hill caller in the Mystics, Wednesday. y of Hayfford Charles S. C over-Sunday guest of John Kenncdy. Entertained at Beckwitis Home. Rev. 0. 0. Ordway of Stindish Mas: who ogcupied the pulpit of the Bap tist church last Sunday, was enter- tained at the home of Deacon and Mrs. William D. Beckwith. Warren H. Tourjee has returned to Meriden after a visit to his grand- mother, Mrs. Ruth Tourjee. Earl ‘Walbridge of Fishers Island is the guest of local relatives. Mrs. Charles H. Caswell and gran- son of Ledyard were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. T. Henry Johnsou. Mrs. Frank Ingram and son, George Ingram, have returned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Page of Meriden. Welcome New Pastor and Wife. The members of the Methodist church and congregation gave a re- ception in honor of their new pastor, Rev. and Mrs. H. V. ¥ evening from ». m. About sixty were pres- and to 9.30 p. m. ent. Everett Johnson and I ‘William acted as us Afte: guests had been presented to Rev. and Mrs. Morrill, and Miss Florence and Horace O, Williams who ted the pastor and his wife in receiving, the following m. al and literary pro- gramme was finely rendered: Violin solo, Just a gleam of Heaven, Gustave Houschild, with organ accompaniment by Archille Lambert; recitation, The Soliloquy of Sammie Smith, T el Johnson; vocal solo, Ros Lamphere re('ilatiuu, But Don't You Tell, her Barnes; violin solo, Darkies’ Drill, Gustave Hot organ accompapaniment bert; violin solo, Sleepy Mssrs. Houschild and tion, A “Smack” in Sc hild, with Mr. Lam- ence Johnson; recitation, Philosophy, Miss Florence Johnson; recitation, The Milk in the Cocoanut, Everett Johnson; chorus Us, Oh, How Wonderful, and Was That Somebody You? by the Method- ist Brotherhood; music, Duteh Kitti violin and organ, Messrs. Houschild and Lambert. After the programme, salads, sandwiches, cake and coffee were served. The rooms were eclab- orately decorated for the event. Librarian of Colby Callege. Zion's Advocate of Janur the Bap tollowing Charles P. son of the lat Old Mystic: college, at their Portland last week, P. Chipman of the “mocting 1n ted Mr. Chas. of 1906 libra- rian of the college in suc: to the late Dr f . Ha'l. The choice was made on recommendation of the | committee of professo; 10 have be W considering _different candidate: some time. Mr. Chipman is the Rev. W. P. Chipman, D. D., formerly pastor of the Damariscotta church. He is of litehary tastes and has al- ready don ble excellent lit- erary work. t present connect- ed with Missions, which is 1 lished in Boston. By the te his engagement he is to leave his pr ent occupation not later than Mar 1 and to take four months' training | in technical library work, entering up- on the duties of his office at Water- ville next summer prior to the .open- ing of the fall term of M Chipman will take the training at Brown univer: Various Items. a social time Friday evening with Archalde Lamber Captain and M rt Wilbur of Mystic ve: mmuumml the enga ment of their youngest daughter, Roberta mer Wiibur, ic Charl Edwin Lamphere of Old ) Lamphere is the older son o Mrs. Edwin Lamphere of Elm cot with Mrs. William D. Beck\:\—" CLARK'S FALLS Personal Notes of Local h. Interest. Mrs. Carrie M. Wheeler, the district school teacher. was the guest of Mrs. Avis Palmer at her home on Pendle- ton Hill over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Palmer vis ed with Gorge W. Burdick and fam- ily on_Chase Hill, Ashaway, on Sun- day. Miss Rose Barnes of Westerly was a visitor there the same da Mrs. Horac F. Palmer was in Westerly on busi , Sunday Miss Evo Mallilieu was the guest of her cousin, 1 Davison, at Westerly over Saturday and Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Henry tained their son Arthur Westerly on Sunday 'SOUTH LYME Miss Wilhemina Douglas: turned to her home after a visit with Miss Elizabeth Slate. abcock enter- and wife of Mrs, John W. Roath and daughter are visiting friends in Ivoryton this week, Mr, and Mrs. Curtis Eggletsone en- tertained relatives from ington this weel ‘Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cater were vis- iting friend m New Haven last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Miller were v tting Mrs. Millers parents this week, Mr., and M C. Slate are sick with grip, and son, William, Jr., has been quite ill the past week. Miss Elizabeth P. Slate was 1 New North Ston- anhope is away from home on a business trip. BETHEL Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Luther return- ed Wednesday from their western trip, where they have been for the past six weelks visiting ralatives and friends. For several days Mabel and Elmer Rurdick have Dbeen confined tf ihe ‘house with grip, but are improving. Friends of Miss Mabel Blanchard are pleased to welcome her back to Glasgo after an absence of nearly a' year, - s, Jesus Calls | ol | The Methodist Brotherhood met for | The United Workers of the Method- ist church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Hermon Main, the president of the society. | The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday evening | | I Happenings of the Week—Waltes Kingsley Returns to chqfiwflh. Mr. and Mrs. James Lano W‘flfl- day guests’at the héme of Mrs, Lane's parants in New London. Miss Kittie L. Ray ubent Saturday and Sunday at her home in town. . Mr. Goldie of New London was & guest Sunday and Monday at the home of Charles A. Williams. Miss Harriet Williams has returned to New London after a week’s visit at the home of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Charles A. Williams. Miss Ida Chapel of Leffingwell has been in town several days caring for 1\;{!’5. Albert Williams, who has been _Mr. and Mrs. Albert Willlams are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Morgan. Herbert Maynard was in New Lon- don_ Tuesda; ‘Walter Kingsley has returned to Chapinville, where he is emploved as dairyman by the Scoville Brothers. The board of relief met in the town hall Weadnesda Death of Harriet E. Rathbun. Friends in town of Mr. and Mes George Rathbun were grieved to learn of the death of their little daughter, Harrjet Esther, which occurred oa Mond: after a brief illness with scar- let fever. The pastor, Rev. J. S. Cogswell, will have charge of the morning service at the Comgregational church Sunday. The Christian Endeavor service in t e I be in charge of the fo mer president, Mrs. Rose V. Ray. Top- ic, Why Do You Believe in Chrislla.n Endeavor? Nathaniel Clark will sing a solo, Life's-Railway to Heaven. FRANKLIN Miss Raymond Appointed Teacher— Accident to Smlll Woodchcpplr. Miss Marian Tady of Yonkers, N. Y., spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Abiel Browning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crandall have been spending several days in Boston. Miss Leonice Raymond has been en- gaged to teach the remainder of the term at the Sodom school. Mrs, Kate Johnson has returned af- ter spending a few weeks In Wind- ham. The board of the town hail lief held a meeting at dnesday. s spending several Fla., with her sio- Armstrong. Mrs. Charles Davis is ill, Louls Simpson and family have moved to Meeting House Hill house owned by Michael Brassil. Mr. and Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson spent Wednesday in Lebanon, guests of Mrs. Huldah Peck. Mr, and Mrs. Howard Bushnell of Pautipaug Hill wera calling on Mr. and | Mrs. C. H. Robinson Wednesday. Cut OF Tip of Finger. Little Harold Clarke, while playin with a small axe, cut off the tip of hi first finger and cut his thumb. H¢ was taken to Norwich at once and the wound was dressed. Gilbert-Greenslit Marriage. 1 has been received here of th marriage of Alrs. Clara Greenslit o Belvidere, 11, and Mr. Gilbert of Towa. upervisor Trank W. Barber was visiting the schools here one day the past week. Bernard G. Crandall, ¥ ill, i fmp HANOVER George Hyde to Speak at C. E. Annl- versary Celebration—Recital on New Organ. “ to the W who has been The thirtieth anniversary of the Christian_Endeavor movement will ba celebrated at the church next Sunday evening. There will be special musio by the orchestra and an_ address by Director George Hyde of the Norwich Y. M. C. A. On Wednesday evening there is to e a public organ recital by an_expert er on the new organ and other features of entertainment. cs. Bdward Tinkham has heen at ckus hospital this wee Lucy returned home on Satur- MOHEGAN Social Evening at Captain Vare'e Church Closed Till Feb. 19. A large party of friends gathered at the home of Captain Vars Wednesday evening. The time was spent in play- ing games and music and dancing wers enjoyed. Refreshments were served. Friends were present from Norwich and New London. ‘William Rose and Burrell Fielding of New London called on friends in this place Sunday. Owing to the storni Sunday evening there were servic Lemuel 1ding of on mother, M Vorwich called M. Fielding, the first of the week, i There will be no ser in the church until Sunday, ¥ OAKDALE. | Sale of Kaplan Farm—lcahouse Filled. Arnold preached in the church__ Sunda; Hie 1. s, 2 7. C. Scholfield has been visit- friends in Worcester for a few Auwood of New London is visiting at the home of his brother, Harry Auwood. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson of Nor- wich were Sunday visitors at the home of their parents. lce Crop Secured. Percy S. Palmer has had his icehouss filled with ice ificld’s pond the past week. 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