Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 11, 1911, Page 10

Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents NEW LONDON' COUNTY OLD MYSTIC Rev. Dr. William P. Chipman Accepts Gall—Religious and Scoial Affairs— Obituary Natn. ‘l::n’?rd paper aper last ‘week m:hy e llowing concerning William P, it 2 i th a large Mills” “A Yankes Young Minuteman.” | “A _Tory’s Re- unc Pickets” ars he hag written. In 's health Yailed and to his farm in Talcottville. later, with returning health, supply the churches of the tm rary service was came to Olivet mly for thres months. of that period he was se- six months with full powers i i?;l H E !fli; ¢ g i i confirmed in that position with all removed. He will continusto re- o Taleottville, but will be in the enough to attend to his of- Aid Society Meets. The Ladies’ Aid society of th- Bap- tist church met Wednesday afternoon and evening at the residence of Horace ©O. Williams. The attendance was good. wag served from 6 to 8 o'clock. Club Entertained. Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Willlams pleasantly entertained the other mem- bers of the O. M. M. club at their resi- dence Tuesday evering. The evening was given to song by the club’s ladies’ and choruses by all the mem- A course dinmer was served at 5 Given Surpiss. Captain and Mrs. John of Brooklyn, N. Y., were prise party Saturday evening at the home of Mre. Spofford’s parents, C. Edwin Stapelyn. About 25 guests wers Fesent from Noank, Ledyard, Old and Burnett’ evening was given to games and music, hoth instrumental and vocal. Cake, sandwiches anud coffee were served. Methodist Brotherhood Moeets. The Maul'nd.lltv gro't'.lurh';od n;st on m even e at the residence Archaide = Larabert. Thres now mm were voted to membership, as ‘Warren Wheeler, Henry | Leighton and Gustave Houschild. Thursday mm. Feb, 9, the broth- arhood m: it the Methodist parson- ags and u‘ the first ladies’ night. Elected to Office. Brown attended the two C. Spofford given & sur- being re-elected one of tive board for the ensuing year. . Brown was also elected Connectl- Ever-tt ‘Watson, John E. fford, Mr. Watson, Sr., and Geo. .~ Pratt. Burial was in Elm Grove Mr. Lamb is survived by daughters, Mrs. Willlam Rians of Mass.; Mrs. Everett Watson Frank Sebastian caught a raccoon a fow days which weighed 14 1-2 pounds. Sunday a ‘coon supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bebastian to & party of relatives and frionds.- s Fire in Woolen Mill. Fise broke out Monday morning at 2.30 o’clock at the plant of the Mystic Woolen company of Old Mystic. 1t in the picker room, burning the 1interfor of that room and spreading rupldly to the new weave room above it. Considerable damage tisaated. Friday evening in honor and Mrs. John F. N 3 F. 8. l‘ltherl of W ocoupied the pulpit of th last Sunday. He ed over Sunday at the mldmce Mrs. Willlam D. Beck- Miss m. Frink départed on N. H., for three weaks’ V'IR to her sister, Mrs. <. Leavens Rldred; ett and hmu W. Murtin of Boston were guests Satur- day ”“k‘t the home of Mr. wnd ni‘nrm Chapman is visitin, . in co!chuur. o George has moved with his ’».::»kuo ouo‘lvh aottage In the Gath h- feturnea after Misg Lilly li’ Olllup Mrs. has ref o vt unele and-aunt, .h‘: Mra, Frank Stanton of Lyme. . ' Never Bothered Him. intimation that the Roosevelt -fetch- and by vote of the church is :"‘ Corners. The |. MONTVILLE Seniors’ Entertainment Nets Over $40 —Baptist Churoh Commemorates Christian Endeavor Day. Miss Jennie Wood is ill. The senior class enicrtainment given at Palmer Memorial hall last Friday evening netted about $49. Miss Stella Coen is the guest of rel- atives in Hartford. William Monday evening. were prfiun& .'t.dl.nm two hours '.'55 ‘pleasantly spen games, music physical culture exercises. Christian Endeaver Sunday Obssrved. The Awakening was the nvjaet of the first sermon on Pysrim’ n a.u. a very lnuraniu programme bun by iMrs. A. P. mtcnu. resident of Ih. Christiun Endeavor oty. Mrs. G. C. Chappell #ave an account of the years sinoe soclety during M‘Y its omninnon. ud helptul remarks were made by th and Joha F. anm and othcrl. A mixed quartetts composed of Mr. un‘.l luaa-t Lat{mer, tenor and so- rano, and Miss Nellle Chapman and . C. Cl ], alto and dass, ‘The chorus of 18 voices sang with enthusiasm several selections, under the direction of the pastor, with Spencer violinist. The opening number of the series on Famous Hymns and Their Authors was given at 7.15. Miss Nettie Gridley read the life of Parronet and the story of his | great hymn, All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name, after which the chorus the hymn. Then Miss Gridley the life of Rev. Edmund Hamilton Sears and story of his hymn, Calm on the Listéning BEaer of Night, after which the hymn was sung. The meet- ing closed with the hearty singing of Bye:nd—nn. from the Alexander Song HAMPTON Funeral of Walter Darrow—Notes and Personals. ‘The people of this community were greatly shocked to hear of the sudden death by drowning of Walter Darrow, together with two friends of North ‘Windham, In the Shetucket river last Sunday evening. He was a member of the senfor class of the W. H. S, a mem!] of the e and an ac- tive member of the C. E. society. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. The funeral was held Friday at 2 o'clock at his late home. Burial was in the North cemetery, where the grange, of which he was a member, had of the services. Miss Flera Fearl, who has been very il with congestion of the lungw, is convalescing. Grange Meeting. The officers and some of the mem- bers of L. R. G. went to Scotland last Friday evening and conferred the third and fourth degrees on a class of six- teen. After the initiation an oyster supper was served by members of Shetucket grange which was much enjoyed by all. Mrs. Grace Moran s visiting her father, Herman Allen. T. J. Riley went to St. Joseph's hos- pital last Monday and has since un- dergone an_operation. Orin 'W. Phill! is working for his father in Cante: Misses Kimball and Bassett, two teachers, ent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Scotland. Miss Lucy Pendleton of Scotland is caring for Mrs, Dwight Fuller, who has been {ll for several weoks. ml(r. and Mrs. David Weaver are both Arthur B. Pearle made a business trip to Willimantic and North Wind- ham last Saturday. HAMBURG Dogs Kill Sheep Belonging to Local Men—Here and Thers About Town. Mrs. Henry B. Sisson 1s visiting friends in Hartford. Mrs. Elizabeth Rathbun has been the zue: of Mrs. John Tiffeny the past we R. M. Jewett was in Hartford the first of the week on business. Mr. Sadler, supervisor of schools, was in town last week. Miss Eisie Harding is home after spending some time in Old Lyme. Mrs. M. Jewett was a caller at Samuell Jewett's the first of the week. Mrs. William Marvin is visiting with friends in New York. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lord spent Sun- d“ in Suffield. he Rev. Mr. Oaker of New Haven preached here. last Sunday and in the evening gave an account of his mis- sion work in Montana, where he spent & number of years. John Tiffany was In Westerly on business last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. L. Blll William Mar-~ vin and Miss Jennie Parker attended gol View Pomona at Old Lyme Thurs- ay. Two dogs, a hound and a shepherd dog, bit several s p belonging to Stephen Sterling and Lyman Harding last Tuesday morning. "~ WATERFORD First Thunder Storm—Mrs. Kinney at Beachwood. Sara T. Mrs. R. W. Chapman of New Lon- don was a recent caller at Mr. and Mrs. F. Roses’s, Chappell Corners. ruary 4, at 9.30 a, m. thunder storm passed over Vista” region. The combined ages of Captain Gil- Courtiand Clark and Hon. W. L. Peck- Couriand Clark and Hon. W. L. Peck- ham @ little more than 270 years. They were not children of the captivi- ty, either. Misses Virginia and Edna Rose are home from a visit to their aunt, Mrs, Robert’Chapman. Mrs. Sara T. Kinney has been the guest of Mrs. G. M. Minor at Beach- wood for several days. PRESTON Mesting of Congregational Sewing So- ciaty~—~Thomas McClimon Seriously Ak the first “Buena Ladies” Samn‘ soclety met at tha Congregational ohurch Wod‘:a sday afterneon. Miss Annie McClimon of Winsted is at her home in this place, being called here by the serious illnees of her fath- er, Thomas McClimon. James B. Bates and family are oc- cupying their new house. Patrick Mc- y have moved into the ed by Mr. Bates. Qhrm.]ohmunmh-h 4 ter. Preston City, luvmg Dbeen employed at the 10 S, Mnm-lng Co. James E. visited last week at James Tt Charles Canfield is employed in a machine lhop at York, Pa. LEDYARD Stranger Attempts to Collect Bounty on Three Fox Skins amd a Fox Skull. Recently a man apj ahe resi- dence of Town Clerk Wlmam 1 Allyn and had three fox skins and one lox skull. The town of Ledyard pays bounty of " on each fox killed wlthln its borders, the town clerk slitting the ear and burning up the skull Mr. Allyn was not at home at the time, but Mrs. Allyn, the it town clerk. -asked the necessary qmuon-. The man gave his name Tom Mack, would not give his vhoe of residence, claimed he did not have any, and acted In a euniclo“l manner. Since Mr. Al- Iyn bas received a letter from Willi- mantic asking that & check for $18 be sent to the man and the town clerk brought the matter up before the board of selectmen as to paying the sum de- manded. The selectmen decided to hold up the matter for future action, thinking it a case of fraud. Some towns do not gly a bounty on foxes and it is thought foxes have been kill- ed elsewhere and brought inte town to receive the bounty. ° Supper Netted Over $8. ‘The adies’ Aid society gave & supper for the benefit of the church at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Gray Friday evening. Over sixty were present and the proceeds amounted to over $8. The next supper will be held with Mrs. John Finnegan. Personal Items. Miss Eloise White, teacher in dl-mct No. 6, had to close her school the past week on account of illness. Miss Ruth Norman of Smith college has been staying a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Norman. Mrs. Calvin Hewitt, who has been visiting several days with relatives in Hartford, has returned home. Miss Nellie Geer is making a lengthy visit with friends on Long Island. Willlam L Allyn is harvesting 91-2 inch ice. Mrs. Elmer White, who is suffering from a severe cold, closed her’ school Tuesday night for the rest of the week. Mr. and Mrs. William I Allyn were Sunday callers on Mr. and Mrs Wil- fred Brown of Old Mystic. Deacon James McCracken is very feeble. FRANKLIN Visitors and Visiting About the Town— Notes of Local Interest. Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Parker of New London were guests of . and Mrs. Hermon A. Gager Sunday. Mrs. Horace Smith and son, Benjs- min Smith, of Lyme were guests Mrs. Sarah Greenstit on Sunday. Mrs. Samuel N. Hyde has been epen: ing a few days in New Haven. Miss Ella Hoffman and Miss Flor- ence Hoffman are visiting in East hampton. Miss Lydia Johnson is spending - few days in Norwich as the guest of Mrs. O.'L. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Hermon A. Gager en- tertained on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. Hyde of Willimantic and Mr. and Mrs, Walter Backus of South ‘Windham. Mrs. C. H. Robinson was on Plain Hill Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Burdick and children Have been spending a few days in_Hampton. Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Engstrom and son Harold and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sundell of South Windham were the guests of John Engstrom Sunda . OAKDALE. Endeavor Society Elects Officers. F. C. Scholfield is having an icehouse bufit. He will have it filled with ice for his own use and that of his farm tenant, E. F. Comstock. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Blias Parkhurst, who have been i1l with the grip the past two weeks, are somewhat improved. Mrs. Holmes of Plainfield is visit- ing her niece, Mrs. Ella Chapel. Rev. H. T. Arnold preached in the Congregational church Sunday from 1 Klnn 17: 3. There was an.attendance of 4 Officers of C. E. Society. ‘The C. E. meeting aopic was Why Do You Believs in Christian Endeavor? Prov. 22: 6, 12-17, 32-36. Deacon J. C. Fellowes. The society re organized, making choice of the fol- lowing officers for the next six months: President, Deacon J. C. Fellowes; vice president, Miss Mary Johnson; secre- tary, Miss Evelyn Comstock; treas- urer, Mrs. Paul Glasbrenner: prayer meeting committee, Miss Jenniec Swit- zer, Miss Evelyn Comstock, Miss Jes- sle Bradford; lookout, Mrs. E. F. Com- l!flek l\!!‘i. C: Fellowes, Miss Lillian John: missionary, J. C. Fellowes, F. C. Scholfleld Miss Jeseie Scholfleld Christian NORTH STONINGTDN Prayer Service Observed — Public Courss <f Lectures at Wh -Reyv. Lucian Drury, Rev. J. H. Adams and Rev. Willlam Quayle attended the New London County Baptist Ministers’ confarence at Norwich Monday. Rev. F. M. Holllster attended the meeting of the New London County Congregational Ministerial association held at Norwich Town Tuesday. Salad Supper. The Ladies’ society of the Baptist church served a salad supper Wednes- day evemn‘ at the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. Adams. 8 H ‘M. Pendleton arrived home Monday evening from a visit of a few days at Nerthampton, Mass. The Pendleton HIill school has heen closed, and transportation to another district provided for the pupile. The teacher, Clark A. Conn, is teaching in Ashwillett. The annual prayer service appointed by the Woman's Baptist Foreign Mi: sionary soclety was observed by tha ‘women of the local Baptist church. Leland Powers Coming. Leland Powers is to give a recital of “The Taming of the Shrew” in the Wheeler library next Tuesday evening, the third in a course of lectures grat itously provided by the Wheeler School and Library assoclation. 'MOHEGAN Personal Items of Local Interest. Mr. Kent, who has been-ill, is bet- ler School. Mrs. Pete, who went to the hospital Several weeks ago,. 1s improving. Mr. and Mrs. Denison Davis and Miss Lizzie Hunter of Mystic were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Sun- G, R. Sanders of Norwich is visit- Mohegan friends. Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Dolbeare wore vmmmvm&-fiu‘m uiu Emma F. Baker of New: Lon- don was the guest of her mother, Mrs. | E. T, Baker, over Sunday. Louis Dolbeare of Norwuh was_the guest of his mother. Mrs. Adeline Dol- beare, Sunday. Donald Meech was in’ Mystic the first of the week. Rl.y'mond Davis, who ha- been visit- his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wflflam J. Hunter, has returned to Mystic. his hmiu FITCHVILLE Celebration of Birthday—Explanation of Disappearance of Cats. Miss Marie Fogarty of Jewett City wes a recent guesi at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John McManus. Miss Margaret Bailey of New Haven has been the guest of jthe Misses Kingsberger. The Rev. and Mrs. B. D. Remington of Colchester, acting pastér of the Fitchville Baptist church, spent Sun- day afternoon and evening with Mr. &nd Mrs. Nelson Stark. Mrs. J. C. Allyn has returned from a visit at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. George Allyn of Hartford. Dwight Smith is convalescent after being confined to his home with the grip and quinsy sore throat. Birthday Party. Master Francis Grebbin entertained & nuymber_of his small friends at his home on. Riverside drive Tuesday aft- ernoon in honor of his 5th birthday. The afternoon was pleasantly spent pltyln games and with selections on the ino, after which refreshments ‘were se'rvod. Master Grebbin received many presents. 8mall Boys Kill Cats. No one could explain the sudden dis- appearance of cats recently until Tues- day night, when the mystery was part- ly solved when one Thomas which had ventured too far from his home aftee dark painfully dragged himself back to the house and soon expired from the effects of a broken neck. An investi- egation m.n lmrted and soon it was learned of emall boys met nidltly wm: a bax and clubs and woe unto the unlucky feline that hap- pened to get within their reach. VOLUNTOWN Highest 8cores at Whist—Court Lib« erty to Observe Lincoin Day. The Home Whist club met with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bitgood Monday evening. The prize_ winners wers Lady’s first, Mrs, Edmond Heibe: second, Mrs. E. E. Clark; gentleman’s first, John N. Lewis;. second, E. £. Clark. An enjoyable social and dance was held in Union hall Saturday evening, for which Harmony orchestra, Willia; Richards leader, furnished music and Charles Albro prompted. The affair was under the management of Thomas Mc- Donald. To Honor Lincoln. At a meeting of Court Liberty Mon- day evening four applications for mem- bership were received and will form a nucleus for a class to be initiated on March 20th. The degree team has been reorganized and commenced rehearsals. The entertainment committee reported their plans for the observance of Lin- coln day this (Saturday) evening, to which members and their wives,daugh~ ters and lady friends have been invited. An interesting programme has been arranged. The Rev. W. A. Keefe will glve a short address on Abraham Lin- coln. There will be vocal and instru- mental solos and Harmony orchestra will be in attendance. There will also be an hour at whist and the evening will conclude with a dance. Men from Providence are cleaning the chimneys of the tenements on their property. GOSHEN Christian Endeavor Meeting—Charles Miner Cuts Hand—Notes. Miss Alice Taylor is the guest of her uncle, Willlam Button, in New Jer- sey. A personal letter from President Frost of Berea college, Berea, Ky., was a subject of interest at the Sunday school last Sunday. A collection was taken for the college. The Christian Endeavor topic for Sunday svening was Why I Believe in n Endeavor. This was a topic that brought out many ' helpful thoughts. It was the monthly conse- cration mseunz and was led by the president, W. T. Curry. A number of new members, both active and associ- ate, were also received. lcehouses Filled. A number of farmers improved the fine ice weather this week and filled their fcehouses. W. T. Curry was in Norwich Wed- nesday evening attending the meeting of -the Royval Arcanum. John Burr of South Norwalk was a visitor at the home of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. Marcus Burr, on Thursday. A Painful Accident. One morning this week, while cross- ing a pond on the ice, Charles Miner slippedand fell, cutting his band se- verely with an axe which he was car- rying. HANOVER Conoert Greatly Enjoyed—Lincoin Ser- vice Planned. A good attendan: lightful programme of the organ r al and concert Wednesday evening. A barge load of friends were present from | Baltic, also M Reynolds le, and Bliven of The Ladies’ guild conduc cessful food sale and social before ruxd after the ree Miss '\(ugsret Eadie and Frederick Eadle are visiting in Boston. Mrs. Agnes Crombie has been sick this week. This week's cottage meeting was held at the home of William Black- burn. A Lincoln memorial service will be held both at the Sunday schoool and evening hour next Sunda: SOUTH LYME George Archer was a New Haven visitor Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Slate, who have }NGI’I 11l with the grip, aro convalesc- Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dan of Albany ‘were here attending the funeral of the former’s mother, Mrs, Horace Dart. Miss Mabel Littlefield and brother John of Lyme called on relatives and friends in the-place Sunday. ‘Walter Comstock of New Haven vis- fled Mzr. and Mrs. F. C. Payne Sun- h[’bs Ruth Champlon is ill with the €rip. i CAMPBELL'S MILLS Thomas Palmer is seriously ill at the home of Dwight Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. B. F¥. Colburn thave been ill with grip for the past two ‘weeks. Mrs. Benjamin Willcox has been se- riously ill for the past four weeks. A number of the nhooi children ars of the whoop- ing cough. Harlan Newbury, Jr., r-duvod ‘the Pl star. pins - u - years s resuuu- ver star nl:hs’lven at the eml of threa and one-h: ce, Was recaives Edwin Bracewell and Miss flore‘ncs urlbutt . was awarded the third year wreath. . Mrs. Sarah Colver and Danlel Davis received .the geld pins given for one year's att Alfréd M. Voorhees left on a business trip to New York on Monday. Mrs. Charles J. Plerce of Allyn' Point visited relatives in Groton Fri- day. Elmer E. Kidder of Spencerport, N. Y., arrived on Saturday for a few days’ stay with Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Comstock while en route for a visit| the with his parents in Maine. Miss Susan Perking of Groton was the guest last week of relatives at the Ferry and Allyn's Point. Many of the young people of the vil- lage were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Lester at a party at their home :n the Union district on Friday even- Ing. Mrs. Hudson Leavenworth and son Willilam, who have heen spending a few weeks at Shore Home, since the death of Mrs. Leavanworth’s father, Jonathan Satterlee, left for their home In Win- sted Monday. Mrs. Williarr Harris of Groton was 8 recent caller here. At the Epworth league service Sun- day evening, which was in charge of the pastor, Rev. C. Wilson. Harrison, a collection for the work of the Ameri- can Bible society was taken. Miss Mebel Martin and Rufus Hurlbutt ren- dered a duet and Mrs. Harrison a s0olo. Miss Carrie Chapman of Norwich was the guest of Miss Mildred Piarce of Allyn’s Point Sunday. Miss Mildred Voorhees entertained a party of her young friends on smurd-y evening. Epworth League Social. There was a small attendance at .the Epworth lengue social Tuesday even- ing owing to the storm. A short mu. sical programme with a recitation 3' Rev. C. Wilson Harrison was enjoy. enjoyed the de- | Miss Mabel Martin of Meriden, Dr. Vincent Eldred of Norwich and Mrs. Emma Harrison provided the vocal numbers of the programme. Miss Georgianna Hurlbutt returned from New York to har home in the village on Tuesday. Miss Amy Satterlee, who is making her home at present with her sister, Mrs, Hester Richards, in Norwich, re- turned to that city the first of the week after a few days’ stay in the village. SALEM Salem Social Club Met Monday Even- ing—Minor Happenings of Local In- terest. All the services in the Congregational church were well attendad last Sunday. The pastor, Rev. J. S. Cogswell, preach- ed an excellent sermon from the text found In Romans 10: 1 Endeavor day was observed im the evening with Mrs. Rose Ray in charge. The solo by Mr, Clark entitled Life’s Railway to Heaven was well rendered and was appraclated by the audience Miss Standish spent the week end at her home in Westchester. E. Baker, teacher in the Birch dis- trict, spent Saturday and Sunday at hig home in Pomfret Landing. iss Fluvia Miner is a guest at the home of her brother, §. A. Miner, E./Crandall and Ernest Spencer were in New London during the week. J. Frank Rogers was in Norwich on business last Monday. The town cleric and selectmen met in_the town hall last Saturday. rs. James Lans is spending a few days in New London. Salem Social club met in their hal on Monday evening and the name of Alexander Gordon was proposed for ‘membership. ‘Salem grange met in their hall on Tuesday evening. On Sunday morning, Feb. 12, Rev. J. 8. Cogswell will deliver an address on The Life of Abraham Lincoln. PENDLETON HILL Merry Party on Strawride—Dogs Kill and Injure Sheep. Mrs. Jennie Thompson entertained the Ladies’ Sewing society on Wednes- day from, 10 till 4. Miss Rilla Chapman has been visit- ing Mrs. Stephen Saunders of Ash- away. Rev. Mr. Hollister of North Stoning- ton was through this place last week enrolling the taxable men in this vi- cinity. Clark Coon has begun teaching in Ashwillett. He boards at home. Straw Ride. A straw ride was enjoyed by 15 Io- cal residents last Saturday night. The objective point was Walter Tanner's at Campbell’s Mills. Dogs Invade Flocks. Dogs got into sheep owned by Mar- tin Chapman and B. G. Palmer Sunday night. Four fom Mr. Chapman's flock were killed or had to be killed, and nine from Mr. Palmer’s. Seven more were bitten of Mr. Palmer’s flock. Miss Sarah Palmer of Colchester spent Sunday at her home. iss Susan Cook returned to school this week, having been home & week on_account of illness. N Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson was a guest of her daughter, Mrs. James Brooks of Jewett City, from Monday till Wednesday. ASHWILLETT Clark Coon Engaged to Teach Sohool— Personal Notes. I, . Clark and son, Stephen, of Rix- town, were Sunday callers of C. F. Hayward. 5 Mrs. Julia A. Crumb was in Glasgo and Voluntown Monday on business. Ingalls’ sawmill has moved back to | the S. P. Eggleston wood lot from the | Paul Prentice lot. Clark Coon of Pendleton' Hill began ]\‘nuching schoool last Monday in place of Miss Anne M. Packer, who resigned |on account of ill health LEONARD BRIDGE ltems Ch‘afly Personal, Mr. and Mre. Childs of Flushing, L. 1, spent a part ot last week with their nephew, Harry C. Leonard. Mr. and Mrs. John Kneeland and son have moved from Torrington to the Lome of A. G. Kneeland. Mrs. Chauncey Brown of Middletown is visiting her mother, Mrs. S. P. Abell. Carl Dewey of Torrington is visiting his sister, M.rs. John Kneeland. Judge A. G. Knecland was in Hart- ford this w:ek, attending & judges’ meeting. F‘m:‘ Selectman George A. Mills took M hapman te the Backus hospital ‘Wednesday. G e R GARDNER LAKE Mrs. B. W. Lathrop is confined to er home by iliness. The pussy willows are in bloom in some places. Sherwoed Raymond of Norwich call- ed on local friends Wednesday. - California furnishes about thres- fourths of the guicksilver ’lomd in ] the United States. 3 ' fim v i Aball of New Brln.\n spent sunhy with m. Mies Rose wltt of Chestnut Hill lpont El.t\tfl!ly and Sunday with Miss m';'&"“:fi several days, the ‘nenm A4 n his sister, Mrs. Annie Perry. Tho Ladies' Ald soclety me( lut Thursday mernoon with erine Sweet. School No. 6 was closed a part of this week because of the illness of the teacher, Miss English. Honer 8ystem in Schools. [ lnr !uoer is a familiar fig- lP- wn. A recent innovation in hal schools 1s the introduction of HH“ system in u'ho‘:l. '\”mi me y this mum. a close of each day, of his mlldemennon for the entire day anad decides unon his own vnnhhmnt. which the teacher is expected to ac- cept. This appeals to each child’s honor and goes far to develop the sense of integrity and character. In ,| one school two young girls recently re- ported having whispered five times one day and decided that they should lose their recesses for a month as punish- ment. The teacher finally modified this to losing ten minutes of each recoss. A Choir Rehearsal. The choir of the Congregational church spent a pleasant evenln{a:l! Tuesday with Mrs. Charles B. 3 rehearsing for the social of Friday evening. The ladies of the Congregational church have recently received a letter from Mrs. William Hazen, who is in India, under the American board, teil- ing of her work in her field there. Her powerful address in the Congregation- al church nearly a year ago is well re- membered. At the grange last Thursday evening the lecturer’s hour was devoted to a :l"y profitable discussion of educa- on. In the parlors of the Congregational church the C. B. served a supper on Wednesday evening, followed by a pro- gramme of southern melodies sung by the choir. Many were attired in fancy costume. Old Black Joe and other well known friends were present in startling vividness. An orchestra composed of Mrs. Fred Taylor, Miss Geneva Stark, | Charles Abell and Otto, Munm and Will Pultz assisted in the . At the Congregational ¢! un:h Sun- day meorning Lincoln day will be ob- served, the pastor's theme ‘beln; Lin- coln’s Legacy to Us. G. A. R. veterans have been especially lnvned to be present. NIANTIC Record of Meritorious Pupils—Inven- tor Lasher Attends Jersey Glty Meet- ing. Miss Helen R. uw"‘f‘?hmrl‘lol:n taa grammar department of e c school, makes the tollawfin( report for the month of January, Grade T—Burton Stlnhope, leader; Altha Sheflott, second; Martha Chap- man, third. Qrade ¢—Mirian Ervin, first; Ivan Beckvn:b. second; Dewey Smith, third. rade 5-—Margaret Stevens and Grace leaders; Alice Twiss, second, wn Smith, third. The following have had tendance ‘or the month: Mary Andru Theresa Andru, Arthur Atkinson, Mar- tha Chapman. Margaret Coulter, Wes- ley Hoffman, John McDonald, William Smith, Burton Stanhope, Marion Sco- ville, Ruth Taylor. About the Village. Clark S. Bishop of Flanders was in the village Tuesday. William Lasker, the inventor of the typewriter returnéd Tuesday afternoon from Jersey City, N. J., where he went to attend the stoelflholderu meeting of the Knickerbocker Typewriter com- pany. Mrs. Marie Gushee of Flanders came Tuesday evening to attend the organ| o 300 ornine"to recital at the Congregational church, and visited rela.tlvel in Pennsylvania avenue. Joseph W. Hill wag in New London ™Monday. John W. Cowley was looking after hls property at Crescent Beach Mon- nmory M. Beckwith of New London, a former Niantio resident, was a husi- ness caller in this place Tuesday. ‘W. L, Driscoll of ‘Waterford was hers Tuesday, calling on friesnds. Arthur J. Griswold is among those who are ill. P. A. Beckwilith had his snow plow out Tuesday, making paths about the vill e. L ntative Clifford E. Chl.vm.l.n has returned from the the Capitol City. Gyeorn W. Hill was in New London Tuesday evening. NORTH LYME New Organ for Looal Churoh—Person- al Items. Mre. Eugene Lemmell is keeping house for Mrs.'J. W. Stark during her stay at J. H. Ely! in East Haddam. Mr. Leffingwell attends to (Mr. Stark's ‘business while he is in Hartford. A mew organ has been ordered Tor use in the local church. Leslie Rogers was home from Bill Hill over Sunday. . F. Jewett was in Colchester on ‘Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Babcock visit- ed at H. B. Maynard’s a part of the past week. Mrs, H. R. Rogers of Salem visited Mrs. William Sisson over Sunday. Neville Syme of New York visited his mother, Mrs. Lizzle Syme, last weel. ALY LEFFINGWELL Mr. and Mrs, I H. Cook of Norwich were guests Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. C. Lelang Palmer’s. George W. Rogers, who has been con- fined to his home several weeks, had a shock Monday which left his left side totally paralyzed. The Philathea class held their month- 1y business meeting at the home of the teacher, Mrs. J. G. Ward, last week Friday evening. On account of the weather only a few members were present. Mrs. J. G. Ward has been visiting her sister, Miss Gertrude Herskell, at Vernon. BETHEL @irs. Eugenia H'.IJI and Mrs. Sterry Kinnle were recent guests of Mrs. Do- ra_Barber. Raymond Eggleston has been {ll for a few days, but is improving. The Voluntown stage did not run Tuesday on account of the storm. Mrs. Nathan Eggleston iz recovering from an attack of erysipelas.. Her son’s wife from South Windham is can- ing h;.‘zfl' He;dlon. rr:m Charles- tow: been their guest 5 Suttering trom Mr( Hrnest Luther rheumatism. GRISWOLD . The teacher and ils of the first achool a-mn are ng for an en- New xpndm Coum.y Pomon‘ grange will hold its first meeting of the year n':rxtx m in Ncr:‘m State | Mu- expee!: tu install the officers. - st up Jow-. is ll,“':.llll, which is acres of 5 Bl catte 1,09 ruldantal hm% dwe}ll u.i-,% 72; lmfldln‘ lots, $13, mills hoi and 003 ttle,'319,749; g m:' s ‘5 farming lmplements, $60; ad in and trade, 14,150; coaches, e, autos, ete., 10,130; watches snd :evo!rv. $526; musical instruments, $7,125; fi $500; in mechanical and man operations, m At interest, $200; money on han ceeding $100, $35;, not otlierwise spec! fically mentioned, $363.075. is before the board of reliaf has any altemations. Briefs and an.n-h. Mrs. W. Irving Browning, has Dbeent a guest at the homa of her son, E. I Browning, since Christmas, re- turned Wodnmdg to the homo of h-r da\l‘hier Mrs. B. Walden, in Joh n Carlton, who has deen comfined to the house for several weeks, the result of a fall in his barn, fromn which numerous complica.tions arose, is able to, Jn out a littld euch day. rs. Charles N. Chappell is much oved from & severe attack of grip. board of relfef held its meeting Wednurhy. Very few protests were Carneliuu Fitzgeralil has d as insurance agent and entered the em- ploy of Palmer Brothars in the packing room. Max Ffleberx who had his thumd badly crushed in the bax shop mmachin- ery several weeks agn, will resume ‘work next ‘week. Mrs. Peter Barber is eonfined to her home in Pequot with an attack of the grip. Injured by a Fall, Samuel Allen of Hill Top is confined 0 his bed, the result of a fall. Mr. Allen, who' is in feeble health, in try- ing to cross the floor ef one of the rooms, fell, bruising and otherwise in- juring himself. Birthday Gift. Edwin Henry, overseer in one of the departments of the Palmer Brothers' ® mill, was presented i handsome pair of gold cuff links engraved with his monogram, the gift of the employes in his department, Friday, it being Mr. He also re- Georgae Coleman New London Friday. The Ladies’ Aid soclety of the Meth- odist Bpiscopal church had a chicken ple supper, with cake and ice cream al%o on sale, Friday night in the chapel. LIBERTY HILL Fred Weaver A-painted Bose Pasemer —Porsonal Menti 85 boss farmer on a farm in Oid Lyme. Mr. Weaver has 4is trade as &arpenter here. Max and Israel who owry the Bass farm, have 5o large wood lot to New York n-xn ond Moffitt of Hartford visited l‘;lfi parents and at O. W. Gurley’s Sun- ay. Mrs. J. George Clark was leader of the C. E. meeting Sunday evening. Kenneth Peckham, who is on the warship Birmingham is at Cuba. Christian Nelson has moved onte the ‘William Taylor farm. LISBON J. Herbert Lyons went to Previdence enter the empley of Brown & Sharpe as machinist. Many from here attended the mmas- querade ball at the Maennerchor Sat- urday evening. P. Desfardins and J. Leblanc of Taft- ville wers in town Sunday. G. A. Kennedy is working for Kra- mer & Henderson, cutting ice. Bernard Hoelck has entered the em- ploy of the J. B. Martin company &s weaver. J. W. Dounelly is i . WIDHAM COUTY. SOUTH_CANTERBURY — Miss Bertha M. Clark is at home amr a visit at Worcester. . O. Smith was at Jewett City Hnndl Y. ¥rank Linnell of Westminater was o caller u. this vicinity Monda: New Yorh_ Jesse and George Phillipe of Lishen and Amos P‘bunnl of Jewett City were in this vicinity fox hunting Wednes- day. s ) S R WILSONVILLE Mrs, Jerolamon of ‘Worcester m the past week with her sister. were m Putnam one day this and Mrs. C. F. May of Webster were at Mise Jaci‘s on Monday. Miss Hattie Jennlnn ‘was & Webster visitor Wednesday. Mise Jack wes ln ‘Webster last ¥¥3- daay. Mlll Marion Miles of 'Webster wiste. ed her grandfather over Sunday. \ WOODSTOCK VALLEY Walter Barrett, who has typhotd fever, has been removed to the Day. Kimball hospital at Putnam. Allen W. Kenyon was in Walass, Mass., on Wednesday. Mrs. Alien Kenyon has dean i1l e past thres weeks with & severs attack of neuralgia. ABINGTON Mrs. Josephine McGorty is visiting friends in Providence. W. E. Dodge of Putnam was in town Tuesday. It is npol‘tad that Nitie Vm L Paine is saining in h-l& wiy. Rev. George Furnace a candidate at the Otnrn church Sunday morning. There are ‘:uriy 3,000 miles of edeo- tric wires one New York office building. & STATE OF OHID, CITT OF TOLEDS, cas Cnum 23 Frln J. 1."&. i jor me.ney ;fll‘t" s seniol I T Wl e P Cusinsas’s g?!x’ o¥ Tohrlo. Collnt that n sum n.l' canmot curo‘ by !M use . Catarrh Cure. Sworn to herors' me ‘maire {in n.y presen D 1886, ot Surtacen of. tor tughuhhh free. & OF el G 3 A