Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 8, 1911, Page 9

NEWS EROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENT EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. NEW LONDON COUNTY. UNCASVILLE American ‘Council Celebrates 18th Birthday—Odd Fellows Choose Offi- cers—Methodist Pastor Given Sur- priss—Grange Hears Address: by Woodstock Official American council, O. U. A. M, cele- brated its 1Sth anniversary Thursday evening in Palmer hall. The commit- tee of arrangements was John Lynch, Robert Burchard,Albert Bonfoey, Rian- ard Johnson and George Pratt. An en- tertaining programme of music and recitations. planned by Councillor O.- ville C. Walden, included: Piano solo, Ivan Chapman: song, Any Rags, John Lyneh; selections by Mandolin club; song. Miss Gladys Cariton: recitation, arles Nute; parlor magic, Charles Chittenden: mandolin and piano duet, Misses Marion and Helen Lynch; rec- itation, Robert Dodds; character song, John Lynch. Games were played and a fine supper was served. C. Robert Gates, Ray Lewis, Frank C. Clark and several others from out of town lodges were present. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shaffer and child, accompanied by 'Miss Vera Bur- gess, spent the holiday season with Mr. Shaffer’s parents in Baltic. Officers of Thames Lodge. Thames lodge, 1. O. O. F., at its reg- ular meeting Tuesday night held its election of officers for the coming term, choosing: Noble grand, Bertram Edmonds; vice grand, Charles John- son; recording secretary, Victor Ros- enlund; financial secretary, Dan D. Home; treasurer, Fred J. Hope. After the business was transacted refresh- ments were served. Launched Power Boat. On Thursday James E. Murphy lauched his 35 fcot power lboat, which he has constructed this widter in the old silk mill, christening it Irmeda. Mr. Murphy had the boat conveved to the river by N. C. Lathrop’s big team. Ordered Out of Town. By order of Selectman Moses Chap- man and Constable Hickey, the gypsies who were encamped i) Pequot moved out of town Friday morning. Surprise Barrel for Pastor. The members of the Ladies’ Aid so- ciety, the Home 0Dlissionary society and other church workers united in giving the Rev. James H. Aldrich, pas- tor of the Uncasville Methodist church, a surprise, it taking the form of a bar- rel packed with good things, which was conveyed to the parsonage by Clyde M. Besbe. Those taking part in packing the barre] met at the home of Mre. George L. Newton, who served cake and fruit punch during the time the work was going on. Miss Alice Osborne and Miss Marv Yetsky have returned after wisiting friends in New York. Condition Critical. There was no service at the Meth- odist church Sunday, on account of ill- ness in the Rev. J. H. Aldrich’s family. His son, about 21 years old, who has been ill for some time, had a severe hemorrhage. His condition is critical. Fred Cushman spent the Fourth with friends in Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. Charles I. Bartlett have been entertaining this week Miss Al- pha HIll of Cheshire. Mrs, Fred Hooper returned to New TLondon Monday morning, after a brief visit with her sister, Mrs. John Rudd. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hummell enter- tained Mr. and Mrs. Wilburt Snow and gon, Willis, of New ILondon, over the holiday. Family Picnio. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Church held a family picmic on the lawn in front of their home on July Fourth. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Church, Moses Chapman, Miss Leila Chapman, Fred Church, Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Hanney and children of Sa- lem, Mr. and Mrs, Charles Chapman and child of Norwich: also several out of town guests. Clam chowder, cake, lemonade, ice cream, etc., were serv- ed. Mrs. Charles Walden, who is spend- ing the summer with her mother, Mrs, W. Irving Browning, returned to her home in Boston for the holiday. Mrs. James Vaughn of New London and Mrs, Charles Thayer and daugh ter, Mary, of Jersey City, are spend ing a few weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. I. Phillips. District Deputy Potter Addresses the Grange. About 75 were present at the open meeting of the Montville grange, P. ot H., held Wednesday night. District Deputy C. H. Potter of Woodstock,who was introduced by Worthy Master Clyde M. Beebe, gave an interesting address. The parcels post system and the aducational features of the grange were the subjects of his address. Mus- fcal selections by Misses Iva Bartlett, Florence Holmes,Margaret Dayton and Winnie Bartlett were given, on piano and mandolin. Degree work was post- poned,to be taken up at the next meet- ing. Several appiications are await- ing action. Mr. and Mrs. Bdwin Henry and daughter, Marlon, accompanied by Mrs. O. F. Boynton and daughter, Roble, of Gardner Lake, spent Friday at Block Island. MOHEGAN Vaeation Visitors—Peopie Who Are Away. Henry Wedimire is visiting Mr. and Mra, Charles Northdruft. % Miss Annie Burdick of Fitchville call- ed on friends in this place Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Strickland of New London were local visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Rush and Theodre Northdruft were in New Lon- don Friday. Mrs. L. M. Fielding of Mohegan and Mrs, Harris of Norwich are visiting in Providence. Roscoe Skeesucks is spending his wvacation with his mother, Mrs. Dela- mie Skeesucks. Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Toby of Mystic were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. ‘W. Hunter. Moler Derosier of New London is spending a few days with Mr, and Mrs. Hunter. ‘ Anson Dolbeare of Boston is home for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith have been wery ill with rheumatism. GRISWOLD Earl Edmond of Waterbury returned home Tuesday after three days’ visit with his uncles. larold Edmond of Waterbury spent urth in town, & ! i the Fourth on Starling Hill with Mrs. Chesebro’s sister. Pearl Morgan of Jewett City spent the Fourth with his father and fam- ily. Miss Ida Dawley of Voluntown spent last week with Mrs. W. F. Bitgood. NIANTIC Holiday Party at Saunders Cottage— Visitors Arriving Daily. The following spent the holiday at the Saunders cottage in Pine Grove: Misses Anna Cordts, May Kenney, Vic- let Maxwell, Milton Maxwell, Thomas J. Fallon aad Joseph Saunders. Misses Cecilia Clark and Alice Tom- bridge of Brocklyn are at the Saunders cottage for the summer. Miss Nanette Wight of New London spent the holiday at the Barker cot- tage. Edgar R. Sm:ith has returned to Wethersfield after visiting Mrs. Henry Way in Pennsylvania avenue. Harry and Jjoseph Lee of New Lon- don are at the Lee coitage. . K. Beardow of Willimantic was in the Grove over the holiday. James Way of Meriden is at the home of his mother, Mrs. Martha S. Way, in Pennsylvania avenue, enjoy- ing two weeks' vacation. Gorden Ely of New Britain spent the holiday at the Ely home on Champlin hill. George Millest of Guilford spent the holiday here. 3 Frank Stevens, employved at Colt's factory, Hartforg, has been enjoying a few days’ vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, L. P. Ste- vens. Holiday Ball Games. The boys of the town enjoved the holiday in the rear of the typewriter factory by indulging in three good ames of ball & ¥.. ls). Donahue of Norwich spent the holiday at the Knickerbocker hotel. Mrs. Josephine Pellow has opened her home “\Lj'n«’:')ln street for the summer. =1 Carl Tracy returned to his business in Hartford Tuesday evening. Charles Envall of New York is at Dingleville for two months. John H. Peaboay of Hartford was in the village a few days this week, visiting relatives. SES J. L. Harroun and family of Willi- mantic are at the Beardow cottage on the Bluffs. Y y Miss Katie J. Willey of Norwich ar- rived in the Grove Monday for the summer. " HANOVER tholics te Have Mass Every Sun- qada;—;eginald roft Furnishes Cof- ferdam Design for Battleship Maine. ‘William Park of Amesbury, Mass, is the guest of his son, Angus Park Miss Frances Hendrick has been visiting Miss Marion Walker. Mrs. D. P, Warwick is visiting in Maine. 4 Gladys Crombie is in Jamaica Plain, Mass. 2 Miss Theodora Peck is convalescing from ivy poison. Game With Lebanon Today. On the Fourth of July the Airlee baseball team played at Griswold, win- ning by a score of 8§ to 6, Last Sat- urday Willimantic won by a score of 10 to 9. A game will be played this afternoon in the home grounds with the Lebanon team. The Airlee brass band will furnish music. Mass to Be Celebrated Sundays. A Catholic church service was held last Sunday in the upper room of the woolen mill. Rev. Father Bellerose of Baltic officiating. Services will be held each Sunday at 8 a. m. Outdoor Service., An outdoor service was held Sunday evening on the church steps. Furnished Design for Government. Reginald Croft of this village, class of ’06, Free Academy, and Cornell uni- versity, '10, furnished the design ac- cepted by the United States govern- ment for cofferdam for the Maine in Havana harbor. PRESTON Norwich Preacher at Congregational Church—Fourth of July Picnic. Rev. Frank Palmer of Norwich preached at the Congregational church Sunday. A dance was held at George De- Wolf's Monday evening. Prof. Busch prompted and music was furnished by Ramage and Harrigan. Miss . Florence Clark spent Tuszsday in Canterbury. Frank and Lynwood Crary spent the Fourth in York, where they at- tended the New York-Philadelphia ball games, John McCraeken of New York visiting A. D. Zabriskie. Miss Addiz H. Holden has returned from Hartford, where she has bheen is caring’ for her sister, Mrs. Wallace Palmer, who has been ill. Baptist Sunday School Picnic. A picnic was held at the Baptist church Tuesday. There was a good at- terdance. Mrs. Ernest Kennedy and daughter Florence have returned from a visit in Mystic. Attended Sister’s Funeral. Willlam N. Wheeler returned home Wednesday. He had baen attending Mrs. Mary in Franklin the funeral of his sister, Lewis, who was buried Wednesday. PENDLETON HILL State Supervisor Palmer Home—Hay Crop Light, Due to Dry Weather. Miss Mamie Brown of Westerly is spending a few days at the Hickory arm. Grace I. Congdon has returncd home after a two weeks’ visit with friends at Westarly. Mrs. Elizabeth entertained Mr. and Mrs. James Broows of Jewett City, Robert Milme and the Misses Elmina Thompson, Marian Whitaker of Boston and Frank Brown of Bradford, R. I, over the Fourth. Miss Sarah T. Palmer, state super- visor of schools of Colchester, is at her home here for the summer vaca- tion. Miss Cecile Palmer led the services here Sunday evening. Miss Sarah Sheffield has returned to ‘her home in Westerly after visiting a week at Mrs. Jennie Thompson's. The farmers are very busy haying. They all report the hay crop as very poor on account of the dry wezather. We are all glad to welcome back Mrs. l:(&l'y Fa}rmer ang thr&e. daugh- ters of East Greenwich at ir sum- mer home hers l VOLUNTSWN. LaCasse-LaChappelle Wedding — Suc- cessful Strawberry Supper—Two Ac- cidents on the Fourth. At St. Thomas' church Saturday morning Jeffield LaCasse of Norwich and Miss Delia LaChappelle of tkis village were united in marriage by the Rav. Fr. Keefe, who celebrated g nuptial mass that followed. The bridal couple entered the church to the music of the wedding march plaved by Miss A. Boucher, organist. They were pre- ceded down ths aisle by the little Misses F. Grenier and D. Dupont. The sanctuary was very prettily decorated, After the ceremony at the church there was a reception at thz home of the bride’s parents. where a breakfast was served to a large number of relatives and friends, after which the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip to_Pawtuckat. Mr. and Mrs. LaCasse returned home on the Fourth and in the evening. while guests of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Dupont, were serenaded by a_ drum corps. A large crowd assembled. Mr. and Mrs. LaCasse will lsave for Greeneville on Sunday, where they will reside. Strawberry Supper. Saturday evening a good sized crowd filled Union hall at the strawberry fes- tival given by the ladies of St. Thomas’ church. Those present were served an excellent strawberry repast, after which they were entertained with dancing, for which Richards’ orchastra furnished music and Albro prompted. The affair proved a great success and repaid the efforts of the committee. First Communioh Class. A class of children received first holy communion at the 8.30 mass Sun- day morning at St. Thomas’ church. The altars werz prettily decorated. A special musical programme was ren- dered by.the choir. Celebrated the Fourth. The night before the Fourth was en- joyed by a number of the voung men and boys of the village in the old- fashioned way. Amos Phillips’ drum corps started the celebration wabout 10.30 and kept up the racket until near midnight. At midnight the Fourth was ushered in by a large bonfire, thz ring- ing of the church bells and the firing of cannon, which was kept up through the small hours of the morninz. Throughout the day everything was quiet. In the afternoon there was a ball game bztween the Turtles and Ekonk, the Turtles winning, 21 to 4. The celebration ended with the noise of the cannon and the roll of the drum as the drum corps serenaded a newly married coupls on the square. There was a general display of Old Glory during the day. Two injuries were re- ported, Walter Daigneau being burnt on the hand by the explosion of a larga firecracker and Charles Main being badly burnt about the face by the pre- mature discharge of a cannon. Personal ltems. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Boulay, Miss Rose Cadoret of Worcester and Miss Agnes Murphy of Norwich are guests at the home of Mrs. Louise Cadoret. Mr. and Mrs. Ovilla Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Olizim Boucher spent the Fourth with relatives at Phoenix, R. L Herbert Johnson of Hope Valley, R. L. spent Sunday at his home in this village. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baton spent the helidays at Hope Valley. Arnold Adams was the guest of rel- g.t‘lves at Hope Valley during the holi- ys. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Whittaker have disposed of their home and are mov- ing to Norwich. Many friends regret their departure. Edward M. Grover of Norwich is en- joying a week’s vacation at the homae of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Grover. LEBANON Motor Guests from Hartford—Tues- day’s Observance—The Drouth Seri- ous. William Huntington, with friends, motored from Hartford Tuesday and spent the afternoon with his sister, Miss Ellen Huntington. Independence Day Events. The Fourth of July was observed quietly in town. The ball game with the White Sox team of New London was won by Lebanon, 19-7. In the evening an address was given in Grange hall by Maj. James B. Merwin of Middlefield, Conn., his subject being The Great Lincoln. Following this, there was a display of fireworks on the village green and ice cream for sale. Mrs. Amos Lilley of Liberty Hill spent Thursday with Miss Ella Wil- liams. Need of Rain, and Plenty of It. The severe drouth is causing much apprehension in town. Crops are suf- fering for rain and unmless the drouth is broken it is fearad that wells will be dried. Personal ltems. Arlington Locke of Bridgeport is at the home of his grandparents on Kick Hill for the summer. - J. D. Burgess of Bristol, Conn., was a visitor in town over the Fourth. Mrs. M. E. Locke has returned to her home in Bridgeport after a week's stay with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Burgess. Prof. Edward Robinson of St. Louis is the guest of his sister, Miss Hattic Robinson. He expects to spend several we ir town. Miss Marion Blakeslee left Tuzesday for a month’s vacation, visiting friends in_various parts of the state. Rev. E. B. Smith spent Thursday and Friday with Dr. Danielson and family at_Pleasure Beach. ‘Wallace Sweet left Mcnday for Mas- sachusetts, wherz he will spend the summer. Ernes. Church of Hartford was in town Sunday. WATERFORD Visiters at Hunting Camp in Maine. Mrs. William Godfrey and Miss Ethel Godfrey of Mystic have returned home after a visit at Mr. and Mrs. Ar- thur T. Avery's, Sound View. Miss Genevieve Fitch was the guest of Miss Rose Mossbroker Wednesday. Miss Ida Howard and Master Palmer Howard are guests of Mrs. Alida ‘Weaver of Canterbury. Mrs. Richard John and child are guests of ths former’s parents, Capt. and Mrs. Edgar Slate, at Block Island. At Maine Camp. Mrs. G. Maynard Miner is spending a few days at her ‘husband’s hunting camp in Maine, as are Capt. and Mrs. John Luce of Niantic. # Miss Nellie Beebe was the guest of Mrs. Owen C. Williams Sunday. YXFE J. Shelley spent Sunday at Buena sta, Some of the newst automatic pistols are powerful enough to kill a man 1 000 yards away, - FRANKLIN the Week— in Town for Independence Minor Happenings of Guests ‘Day. Mrs. Hattie Cole has returned to her home in Putnam after being the guest of her niece, Mrs. Hermon Gager. Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Hyde entertained on the Fourth Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Shepard of Cranston, R. L Lloyd R. Robinson has returned to Brattleboro, Vt., after spending a few days at his honie, Mountain Visw. Everett Smith of New London was the guest Sunday of his brother, Louis Smith. Irene Hyde of New Haven and Hazel Swift of Willimantic were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Hyde. ‘Warran Worth was a recent Frank- isitor. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Starkweather and son Ernest of Norwich were guests of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Ladd on Sunday. Robert Mitciell of Bratileboro spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Rob- inson. Frank Hyde of New Haven is the guest of brother, S. N. Hxde. Benjamin Burdick entertained a ‘number of relzatives and friends at a clambake at his home on the Fourth, Auto Trip to Southbridge. F. A. Rockwood and children, Her- bert Hoffman and Fred Race, Jr., went to Southbridge, Mass., and return on Thursday, making the trip in Mr. Rockwood’s auto. LeRoy Crandall of Boston is visiting his brother. Theodore Crandall Wallace Hill of Willimantic spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Race. Miss Annie Park has returned from a week’s wisit in Worcester and will spend tiM® rest of the summer wit Mrs. Stella Lathrop. Herbert Hoffman spent Sunday at Montville with Fred Ortmann. Miss Bertha Smith is at her home on Lebanon road. Hey brother, Everett Sthith. of New London. spent Sunday with her. Automobiles Kill Dogs. - T. Browning’s two valuable shepherd dogs have been killed by au- tomobiles the past week. Miss Florence Hoffman plaved at Canterbury Monday evening, acting as pianist for Prof. Stanton’s orchestra of Willimantic. Royce and Dorothy Loomis of Leba- non are spending a few days with their grandmother, Mrs. Emma Warner. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Lilli¢ of Asbury Park, N. J, are visiting at William Lillie’s.- Mrs. Thomas Lewis and Miss Helen Comager spent a day this week with the former’'s mother at North Wind- ham. Afternoon Tea. Mrs. Fred H. Race entertained thirty friénds at tea Thursday afternoon. Benjamin Smith of New.London is grandmother, Mrs. Green- - Birthday Party. Dorotgy Cox entertained twelve litde ends Monday aftarnoon, it being her Games were plaved and then the children sat-down to a-boun- tiful spread. A number of presents were left by the guests. LEDYARD Picnies and Family Reunions on Holi- day—Outing for Baptist Sunday School. Mrs. W. F. White was recently cail- eed to Ware, Mass., by the sudden ill- ness of her mother. Encouraging re- ports have besn heard from her. Family Picnic. A family picnic and reunion was held at Mr. and Mrs. &ifred J. Clark’s on the Fourth of July. Mr. and Mrs. Billings Wheeler of Stonington and all the members of Mr. and Mrs. Clark’s family were present. A fine clam chow- d:;- was servad, with many other good things. | Sunday School Outing. The Baptist church Sunday school held a picnic on Wednesday, and a basket lunch was served. Many were present. Miss Carpenter is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frazier and son_of Wasterl Calvin Hewitt of Clinton and Elmer Hewitt of Savbreok, the last two being employed by the Southern New England Telephone company, were Fourth of July guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chaarles Hewitt. Mr. and Mrs. Shubael Holmes, Mrs. Nzllie’ Main and Ernest Main of Pres- ton Ci were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Holdridge. Mrs. Mary Ann-Geer of Preston has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Geer. Miss Mary Belle returned home Sat- urday from the business collegs, Hart- ford. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Gray and lit- tle son are spending the week with the former's father. Enos M. Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Chapman have been called to Bellows Falls, Vt. Their son is very low. NORTH 'STONINGTON o s 7 Campers at Lantern Hill—Summer Playground Opened—Thirty Attended Thompson Family Picnic. Rev. and Mrs. .J. Howard Adams, Mrs. E. H. Knowles and Miss Lila ’x{‘lk_]lc;mpson are camping at Lantern il Playground Opened. The children’s summer playground was opened for the season Monday. The hours are from 2 to 5. Mrs. . M. Hollister is superintendent. A trained kindergartner, Miss Katherine Lavine, of Boston, has been secured to take charge of the youngest at- tendants. Dr. Nathan W. Williams of New York, accompanied by a friend, spent the Fourth of July holidays in town. Mrs. C. E. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. DeRose and daughter Louise of Northampton, Mass., have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Williams for a few days. - Thompson Family Picnic. The Thompson family held a picnic at Sunnyside farm, the residence of George A. Thompson, on the Fourth. About thirty were present. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin O. Geer and their daughter and son of East Orangs, N. J.. have peen visiting Mrs. Fannie Geer Stone. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Williams of Canterbury spent Sunday at the home of Judge and Mrs. Calvin A. Snyder. Rev. Lucian Drury preached in the Baptist church at Jswett City last Sunday as a vacalion supply. He was entertained at the home of Deacon D L. Phillips. LAUREL GLEN Nathan , Main and wife spent the Fourth in Norwich. Farmers have begun haying. Mrs. - White and daughter Were in Pachaug last Sunday. l:)sl'g Hale and family of Springfield, Mass. are at their summer home. Wiiliam Main and John Geer were callers in Westerly Thursday. ' Howard Martin, formerly of Ash- away, spent Sunday at Nathan Main's. , + A > : -~ Hattie ‘OLD MYSTIC 3 Many Attend Union Service—Work on Trolley Extension Being Rushed— Social Notes. A union service was held in the Methodist church Sunday evening, conducted by Evangelist Albany Smith, who was assisted by W. H. Fri- day of Brookiyn, N. Y. Choirs of both the Bapuist and Methodist churches sang the choruses, The order of ex- ercises follows: Hymn, Blessed Assurance, choir and congregation; hymn, Thy Will, Not Mine (composed by . H. Friday). choirs; prayer, Rev. George H. Spaid- ing, Jr., pastor of Road Congregational church; hymn, Just Like Him (com- posed by W. H. Friday), choirs; duet, The Heavenly Lord, Miss Lottie Mar- chand, Evangelist Albany R. Smith; solo, Beautiful Home on High, Evan- gelist Smith, with violin obbligato by Gustav Houschild; duet, Jesus Loves Me, Evangelist Smith and W. H. Fri- day; offertory, violin sole, Gustave Houschild; organ accompaniment by Mrs, Gertrude W. Chapmdhn; fifteen- minute talk by W. H. Friday from Job 12-1¢, With Him is strength and wisdom, the deceived and the deceiver are his; solo, Will You Accept or Will You Reject Him? Albahy R. Smith; prayer, W. H. Friday; benediction, Rev. Mr. Spalding. Miss Huldah Taylor’s Death. The bedy of Miss Huldah Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tay- lor of Phenix, R. I, was brought Sat- urday to Elm Grove cemetery for bur- ial. Miss Taylor was eighteen years of age. Her death was due to con- sumption. She was granddaughter of Hon. Amos B. Taylor of Old Mystic. Holiday Outing. Evangelist Albany R. Smith, who is ‘supplying the M. E. pulpit, Mrs. Smith, their two sons, their guests, the members of the M. E. choir and a few young people from the M. E. Sunday school enjoyed an outing In- dependence day at John R. Babcock’s bungalow at Riversids farm, Old Mys- tic. Probate Appointments. Mrs. Emily Gallup has been appoint- ed aaministratrix of the estate of her father, Nehemiah M. Gallup. A Zephaniah Brown and Jabez Watrous commenczd the aporaisal of the estate Wednesday, July 5. Rushing Trolley Work, About fifty Italians are at work on the trolley extension between the Mys- ti Some of the large gang are rushing the work at the Old Mystic end on lands of Mr: Gallup and Mrs. James S. Russell The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday evening with” Mrs. Calvin H. Hoxie. Special Services and Music. Rev. Charles Thatcher Hatch, pas- tor of the M. E. church, Mystic, will occupy the pulpit of the M. cnurch Sunday morning and administer the sacrament. The evening service will be at 7.30 o'clock, conducted by Evan- gelist Albany R. Smith. During the service = Miss Lottie Marchand _will read a selection from The Sky Pilot. There will be a special musical serv- ice, Notes of Holiday Week. Miss Amy Eldridge impressively ren- dered the solo, Heayen Is My Home, at the offertory at the Baptist church Sunday morning. The members of the O. M. club and their families celebrated the Fourih by holding a picnic at Camp Wequash, Riverview park. Prentice A. Williams is recovering slowly from a severe illness. . Mr. and Mrs. Willilam D. Harris have returned to New ILondon after spending Independence day with Mrs. Harris’ father and sister, Dr. A. T. Chapman and Miss Gertrude Chap- marr. Mrs. Nathaniel H. Avery of Groton borough arrived Saturday to spend two weeks at the Beckwith homestead. Miss Emma Bowker of Boston was an over the Fourth visitor at the M. E. parsonage. < Charles S. Cady spent the holiday with Supt. and Mrs. John Kennedy and family. Edward Polley of Waltham, Mass., was the guest over Independence day of Mr. and Mrs. F. Alonzo Chapman. Mrs. Napoleon Lavine and four chil- dren of Thompsonville and Mr. and Mrs, Bdward Fiddler of Buckland are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Avery. Antonio Calhera has. returned to South Norwalk, after a visit over the holiday with Vittorio Cinily. Mrs. John L. Tift and Mr. and Mrs. William Ainsworth and two children nave returned to Providence after a week’'s visit to Mr. and Mrs, W. Mar- tin White. 7 Clark Whitford has sold his farm to D. Henry Ackert of Abington, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Luffey and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Page and grandson, Leroy Davis, all of Meriden, were guests Tuesday of Mr, and Mis. Edward Tinker and family. LEFFINGWELL Baptist Sunday School Picnics on the Fourth—Personal Interests. Miss Belle Robinson has returned to her home in Essex after visiting Mrs. Carrie Gardner and Mrs. Ella Beebe. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds of Montville and Daniel Reynolds of Bridgeport are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Ross. Mr. and Mrs. Bliven and son and Mr. and Mrs. James Wills and children, all of Westerly, were guests over the Fourth of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L Rathbun. Miss Rosabzl Palmer returns to Rainbow today after spending a week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.* C, Leland Palmer. Miss "Julia Hewitt of Wellesley, Mass., returned to Norwich Monday after spending a few days with Mr. and. Mrs. Merton O. Swan. Miss Hew- itt with Miss Abbie Swan of Philadel- phia, Mrs. Lillibridge of Norwich and Reubefl Austin of Montville left Nor- wich Wednesday for the west. where they will spend several weeks visiting relatives. Sunday School Picnic. The Sunday school of the Baptist church held their annual Fourth of July picnic on the church lawn. At noon a fine dinner was served which included some of J. E. Dolbeare’s fa- mous chowder. The Philathea class had a booth where ice cream, candy, peanuts and popcorn were sold. Dur- ing the afternoon the following pro- gramme was interestingly carried out: Singing, the Star Spangled Banner; reading, by Miss Ruth Palmer; recita- tion, by Miss Gladyvs Beebe; singing, Columbia the Gem of the Ocean; read- ing. by Miss Florence Taylor; reading, by Miss Ruth Ellis; reading, by Mrs. Edward Carolins; remarks, by Rev. J. G. Ward and J. C. Leffingwell; Salute of Flag and singing America. NORTH LYME Miss Dorothy Syme of Middletown is at Rev. Francis Purvis’ for a few weeks’ vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lyman Bill of New Rochelle, N. Y., are visiting at J. L. Raymond’s. Mr. and Mrs. L. Q. Edward Raymond of were in_town Sunday. The Raymond family were enter- tained at Fred Jewett’s on Mount Ar- cher the Fourth. A number from this place attended the dance at Cone’s pavilion, Milling- ton, Tuesday. Raymond and New Lendon "®JO® UE® JO PIIy}-3uo uo sead 129Ms BuiMoi3 (03¢ OPBW A0Q JINOSSIN V. TO SIXTEEN PAGES NINE GALES FERRY Veterans’ Day at M. E. Church—Sum- mer Entertainments Planned—Birth- day Dinner on the Fourth—Visitors of the Week. At’'a speéial meeting held at the closz of the prayer service last week it ‘was decided to give a series of six en- tertainments during the summe.r months at the Methodist Episcopal church for the current expenses of the church. The officers of the several so- cieties of the church will have charge of the arrangements, the entertain- ments to be given by the Woman's Home Missionary society, the choir, ths men’s Bible class, the Sunday school and the Epworth league, with a picnic to be in charge of Miss Laura Perkins. Mr. and Mrs. George Frost and fam- ily of Montclair, N. J, are spending their vacation at their summer home at_the Ferfy. Miss Marion Mackie of Providence is the guest of Miss Marion Earnshaw at Shore Home cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson- Coleman of Norwich were among the recent arrite als at their summer home on the bluft, William Taylor of Arizona and his sister, Miss Grace Taylor, of New Haven, wers guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan A. Gibbs over the races. ¥ Miss Maud Chapman of Middletown was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sarah Colver, at the navy yard over the Sab- bath. James Martin returned to his homse in Meriden Weadnesday after a visit over the Fourth with his family at Leisure Hour. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Entertain. Mr. and Mrs. Latham Smith enter- tained a party of 31 with a chowder dinner at their home in the village on the Fourth in honor of Mrs. Smith's birthday anniversary. Besgides local residents, friends of Mr. and Mrs. Smith were present from Norwich, Al- lyn’s Point and Long Cove. Phono- graph selections were features of en- tertainment and a ball game was en- Jjoyed by the young men of the party during the afternoon. Personal News. Byron Maynard of Anthonyv, R. I, visited his brother, Albertus Maynard, of Allyn’s Point, on Wednesday. Miss Mary Rudd Gibbs returned home Wednzsday from a visit over the with Miss Graes don, with her sister, Mrs. Kemp. G. James, and little daughter, Mary Jean- ette, arrived here last week from Pan- ama to visit their mother, Mrs. Del- phine Fish. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Alpin and family of Mount Vernon, N. Y., arrived the first of the month at the Perkins cot- tage. Herbert Sturges of Boston is visiting friends in the Lester district. Wireless Station. A station for the receiving of wire- less messages has been established by Joseph J. White of New York ecity at his summer home at River Bend place, which hz has leased for the sea~ son of Mrs. Fannie Adams Molthrop. *Mr. and Mrs. Car and family of Norwich are spend 2 couple of weeks at the Davis cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and son of Ar- lingtdn, N. J., arrived last week to spend the season at Decatur's Bluffs, Allyn’s Point. Granville Povey of Schenectady. N. Y., was a guest for a few days this week of his mother, Mrs. Richard Povey. Patriotic Service. Veterans’ day was observed at the Gales Ferry M. E. church at the mern- ing servica on Sunday, Rev. C. Wilaon Harrison speaking from IT Timothy, iv. 8. Special music was enjoyed, a duet being given by Miss Maud Chapman and Miss Kate B. Colver, with solos by Mmns. Emma Harrison and M Grace Chapman. A poem by Fann Crosby was also read by Thomas La- tham. The Epworth league meeting, which was in charge of Pastor Harrison, was conducted as a patriotic service. Vie- lin selections were rendered by Alfred M. Voorhees at this service, Mrs. Voorhees acting as accompanist. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bruce of Long Cove entertained as thelr guests over the races Henry Humes and daugh- ter, Miss Eleanor, Miss Helen and Mi Marjory Burnham, Miss Thera Howe and the Messrs. David Copeland and Otis Whipple, 211 of Hampton. Mrs. Minnie Palmer and son Edwin of New York have arrived to spend the season at the Hazler place in the village. Mr. and Mrg. James L. Crawford ar- rived Saturday for their annual stay at Riverview. HAMBURG Mrs. Marvin at Atlantic City Cenvens tion — Holiday Guests in Lecal Homes. Mrs. Fred King has returned to her home in Saybrool;, after a visit with her parents. Mrs. William Marvin is attending the national convention of the C. E. at Atlantic City.. Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bill and children spent the Fourth in Sterling City. F. S. Flagg and family of Hartford spent the Fourth at J. L. Lord’s. Miss Mabel Lester and sister, Hel~ en, were guests of their cousin, Mrs. James Lord, the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs, W. M. Anderson were in Flanders on business last Wednes- day. Miss May Harding has from her recent illness. C. F. Beebe is in Mystic on busie ness. Mrs. Mary Tiffany entertained her son, C. M. Tiffany of Brooklyn, over the Fourth. Mrs. James Wood and son, Leland, spent_Sunday in Sterling City. L. 8. Davis spent last Sunday at the shore. Edward I. Bill of New York was ‘the guest of his brother, J. N. Bill, recently. . Mr. Easter entertained a small par- ty from Bill Hill the afternoon of the Fourth at his cottage at the Lake. A picnic was held at the Grangs grounds the afternoon of the Fourth and a good time was reported. ‘Miss Maria Harding went to Dan- bury Wednesday to attend the summes school. recovered FITCHVILLE Mill to Close—Persenal Items. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Foley are vis~ iting relatives in Bristol, R. L Jeremiah Lynch of Hartford is spending several days with his father, John Lynch. Misses Mary and Margaret McManus are at Block Island for the season. Frank Thompson and son Clinton spent Tuesday with relatives in Willi- mantic. Miss Mary Gallagher of Providence is visiting her cousins, the Misses Fields. Mr. and_ Mrs. George Adams and daughter, Miss Maud Adams, are spending the week with friends in Hartford. Mrs. Margaret Popham of Jewatt City is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tim- othy Coughlin. Mrs. Charles Barber and daughter, Miss Rena Barber, were recent guests of the former's daughter, Mrs. Nelson Stark. i The mill clossd down Monday moom Heat Causes