Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 15, 1911, Page 9

EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. NEW LONDON COUNTY GALES FERRY Tennis Club Officers Chosen—Miss Wulf on Executive Committee—Nor- wich Guests—Personal Interests. A meeting for the election of officers of the Tennis club was held at the ice cream parlor Monday evening. Herbert Martin was elected president, Fred Gilroy, vice president: Miss Marion Farnshaw, secretary, and Samuel War- ner, treasurer Rufus Hurlbutt, Her- bert Martin and Miss Marguerite Wulf were also appointed as an executive committee. Plans for the improvement of the court were discussed. William Lechie and George Capwell of New London are spending two weeks' vacation at Ichabod cottage. Miss Hurlbutt Returns to New York. Miss Georgianna Hurlbutt returned to New York city on Thursday of last week, having spent the month of June at_her home in the village. Miss Lucy Gardner of Nyvack, N. Y., was t guest of Miss Sarah Latimer for several days last week. Miss Lati- mer also entertained her cousin, Miss Winnie Turner of East Orange, N. J, last week. Miss Harriet Bosworth, who has been spending a few weeks past with her aunt, Mrs. R. B. Taft, at Decatur Bluffs, left for her home in Spring- field, Mass., on Monday. Entertained at Redfern. Mr. and Mrs. George Kies and daughter, Miss Mabel, James Myers, Miss Sarah Gardner and Mrs. Porter of Norwich, with Mrs. Effie Dewey ot Hartford, were guests entertained this week at Redfern, the summer home ol Coroner and Mrs. Franklin H. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Kemp G. Jones and ttle daughter, of Panama, who have een spending a few days with Mrs. Jones’ mother, Mrs. Delphine Fish, left last week for Mr. Jones’ home in Grayville, TIL Mr. and Mrs. Nathan A." Gibbs re- turned Thursday morning from at- tending the marriage in New York city of their son. Nathan J. ibhp, to Miss Bmma Wright of Auburn, N. Y. The Miisses Natalle and Mary Gibbs, who accompanied thelr parents to New York, remained for a wisit with the family of Re Oliver C. Moore at Greenlawn, L. L Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beckwith of Niantiec have been guests this week of Mr. and Mrs, Cyrus Chapman at Al- 1yn’'s Point. Thomas Latham was a visitor at his cottage on the Willimantic camp ground for a few days last week. Norwich Arrivals at the Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gilbert and lit- tle son, Donald, of Norwich. were among the recent arrivals for the sea- son at the Ferry. Mre. Latham Smith returned Satur- day frm a few days’ visit with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gardner in New Lon- don. Mrs. Harmon Perkins daughter, Mrs. Curtis Gates, in TLondon on Tuesday. Mrs. J. B Balcom, Miss C. C. Wil- ltamson and Miss Edith Peck of Brook- lyn, N. Y., arrived recently to spend the season at the Hutchins cottage on the Bluff. - Miss Bessie Ames is spending a con- ple of weeks with relavves in Brook- Iyn, Conn. Mrs. Myrta Mather and Miss Elsie MeGuire were visitors in New London and Groten Tuesday. v SALEM Record Heat Wave—Town Shower Belt—Social Club’s Party. visited her New Not in Lawn As there was mo preaching service in the Congregational church last Sun- day morning, the Sunday school was called to order at 11.15 by the super- intendent, Mrs. F. R. Bailey. Mrs. Ora Clark led the young peo- ple's meeting in the evening. Wilbert H. Marvin and son DPwight, of Colchester, called on friends in n last Sunday and attended Sun- school at the Congregational church. Joseph Rix, Jr., and son Phillip of Greenwich, Conn., visited relatives in town Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Fdgar Standish and little daughter Sydney, spent Sunday at Elm Tree farm, guests of Mrs. Standish’s parents. Miss Leah Gifford and Mrs. Herbert Houston were in Norwich Saturday. Mrs. Charles B. Tinker and little daughter of New London are visiting reiatives in town. Mrs. Ora Clark and Mrs. Cora Han- ney attended church services at Ches- terfield Sunday afternoon. Donald Mitchell visited Woodbridge farms on Tuesday making the trip ;r;'-m New London in his new automo- le. Howard A. Rix and son Austin, are doinz the haying on the farm owned by Joseph A. Rix, Jr. Ninety Degrees at 9 P. M. Monday and Tuesday were record breakers for high temperature in this locality. Thermometers registering right around 90 degrees at nine o'clock in the evening, only falling to 85 de- grees during the night. Several pros- trations were reported on Monday. Some nice looking showers make up 4aily to the northwest and move toward the east so rapidly that Salem s entirely out of the shower route and 1s still enduring the drought. Lawn Party. The Salem Social club gave a lawn party on the green in front of the town hall Thursday evening. GARDNER LAKE Summer Tourists Come and Go—Nor- wich Family at Wayside Cottage. ‘Mrs. Bolender has returned home after a month’s stay in New York. George Hoover and Tamily of New York accompanied her for a few weeks’ stay. Mrs. W. R. Denison and sister have returned to Norwich after a visit with their parents. Miss Agnes Cummings and Miss Florence Young of New York have been staying a few days at Chestnut Grove farm. At Wayside Cottage. F. W. Lester and family of Norwich are spending the summesr at the Way- wide cottage Mrs. Ella Champlin has returned after visiting a few days in Norwich. Miss Robie Boyvnton of Falmertown is visiting her parents. Farl Tathrop of Chesterfield callea on local relatives a few days ago.\ ‘.l\‘i'i‘u 'Wlll'h)l; l-leury:m;xbtl Palmertown e guest of SS e Boynton. Miss cmfluua"nm of Mfl'fl eld spenit Sunday at the home of E. W. Lathrop. NORTH_STONIN STONINGTON ’Cflmpers R.turn from Lantern Hill— | Wheeler School Improving New Property—What the Children’s Sum- mer Playground Has Accomplished Already. No servica was held in the Baptist church last Sunday. Home from Camp. Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Adams, Mrs. E. H. Knowles and Miss Lila Thomp son have returned from ten days camping at Lantern Hill Mrs. Harold D. Hewitt and children of Jewett City are visiting at the home of Dwight E. Hewitt. Mrs. George F. Howard and Miss Leola Howard of St. Paul, Minn., ar® guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C Gray. Miss Avery to Teach. Miss AMce E. Avery will teach the primary department of the village school the coming year. Mrs. George W. Tryon, librarian cf the Wheeler library, is attending a library institute in Danbury. Mrs. D. F. Chapman has been visit- ing relatives in Waterford this week. Miss ILouise Merrill. a clerk in the postoffice. is to end her duties with that institution. John H. Wills of New York is a guest at the home of George W. Try- on. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Stone spent last Sunday at Camp Comfort, Lantern Hill. Miss Dora T. Vermont. Rev. Lucian Drury will preach in Montville Sunday as a vacation sup- ply. Rev. J. Howard Adams. who is tak- ing a vacation from his home pulpit, will preach in Noank Sunday. Bought by Wheeler School. The Sheriff Billings homestead. ra- cently bought by the Wheeler school Maine is visiting in is to undergo extensive repairs, the preliminary work being already in progress. PLAYGROUND BENEFIT. Tea Garden Open During Next Week on Congregational Church Lawn—A Worthy Cause and How It Originated The playground movement in North Stonington had its inception a year ago in the united thought of the pastor of the Congregational church, Rev. Frederie M. FHollister, and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Hollister, who arz very public spirited and especially fond of children, noted the little folk of the village, aimlessly disporting thém- selves in the streets. possible victims of some joy-riding motorist.. and re- flacted ‘that if these small people could be gathered together in some safe and pleasant neok and their activities di- rected along intelligent lines it would be much to their benefit. The spacious and finzly shaded lawn of the Congre- gational parsonage, with the beautiful church lawn on one side and the equai- Iy beautiful lawn of the Wheeler schoeol on the other side, furnished am- ple room. Playground Opened. So the playground was opened, and the voungsters took to it like the pro- verbial ducks to the water. Mrs. Hol- lister became superintendent. receiving some volunteer assistance. Gamo2s and amusements were provided. Xinder- garten and manual instruction was given—pellets of learning skilfully su- gar coated in play. Second Season. So successfully worked out thz ex- periment in its first season that it was deemed desirable to continue the work the present summer, and to ecarry it forward upon a larger plan. The hours are from 2 until 5 p. m. every week- day, except Saturday Mrs. Hollister is again the general superintendent. A traineéd kindergartner, Miss Katherine t{ Lavine, of Boston, has been securzd to take entire charge of the youngest at- tendants. The larger bors will be given instruction in the rudiments of carpentry by Re J. Howard Adams. The larger girls will be taught needle- work and given lessons in simple cooking and the proper manner of serving food. Fine Playhouse. Among the apple trees in the rear of the parsonage a playhouse 10x12 feat, with a front veranda. has been erected. Through the generosity of a Westerly furniture dealer a cook stove hasybeen placed in the playvhouse, and there thz little women. with much en- joyment, practice the gentle arts of housewifery, and dispense to their playmates and such visitors as may chance to be present refreshments of their own preparing. Funds Required. To properly finance the plavground enterprise the ladies of the village and vieinity will open a tea garden under the elms on the Congregational church lawn_ July 17 to 22 inclusive, from 2 until 6 p. m. They offer tea, lemonade, sandwiches, ice cream, cake and other delicacies and solicit the patronage of motorists. trolley parties and the pub- lic generaily. The antire proceeds w he devoted to the support of the pl ground. Efficient Committees. The general committee on the tea garden includes Mrs. Fraderic M. Hol- lister, Mrs. Thomas B. Hewitt, M Edward Man, Mrs. John D. Avery, Mrs. J. Howard Adams, Mr Frank A. Thompson and Miss Lila G. Thompson. The advertising committee i$ Rev. Lu- cian Drury, Mrs. Edward Man and Mr. and Mrs. George H. Stone. who have scattered broadcast attractive posters and announcement cards. A different sub-committee will have charge of the .garden each day. The chairmen of these committées are follows: Monday, Mrs. Hewitt: Tuesday Mrs. Wednesday, Mrs. John Thursday. Mrs. George A. Thompso Friday. Mrs. Julius B. Gavitt; Satur- day, Mrs. Henry M. Pendlzton. Young ladies will act as waitresses. Easy of Acc: Everything indicates a pleasant and successful fete, with a large attend- ance. The cause is a worthy one. The location is convenient of access, being on the direct carriage road from Nor- 1 'wich to Westerly and on the line of { Norwich and Westeriy trolley road. Visitors at the tea garden will have an opportunity to inspect the playhouse and see th2 playground in operation.— adv. { LEONARD BRIDGE Mrs. Mary Sweet of Lebanon is visit- ing her sister. Mrs. A. G. Kneeland. David Walsh of Brooklyn,- N. Y., is spending his vacation at E. P. Knee- land’ H-Imflmhmnflua as 1 weeks’ M week with Mrs. Stella Miller of Port- land, Conn. Mr. D. F. Tucker was a recent caller at Westerly. ‘William B. Chamberlain lost a horse valued at $300 this week, caused by the excessive heat. GOSHEN Summer Boarders Arriving from New York—Local Young Peopie Going to Northfield Conference — Locusts Heard. Archie Walkinshaw of Springfield, Mass., is a guest of his uncle at Crystal Spring farm. John Browning and sister, Miss Lil- lian Browning of Norwich, were with friends here Sunday. The Ladies’ Aid society was enter- tained by Mrs. Edward W. Jones on Tuesday afternoon. ! The shrill cry ot the locust was heard on Tuesday. Shower Tuesday Evening. There was a refreshing shower here Tuesday evening, and the sweetest music heard in a long time was the patter of the raindrops om the tin roof. W. T. Curry was in Norwich Wed- nesday evening to attend the meeting) of the Royal Arcanum. Planning to Attend Conference. A number of young people are plan- | ning to attend the Moody conference} meetings held in Northfield, Mass., in| August. Some farmers will finish haying this| week. Many summer boarders are now ar- riving from New York. The young people who visit the “Ole, Swimmin’ Hole” these sizzling hot| days find the temperature of the water | well nigh to luke warm. LEFFINGWELL i Lawn Soctal at Home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rathbone—Visitors of the Week. Mr. and Mrs. John Bllttmn and | daughter, Miss Carrie, of Norwich,were recent guests at the home of Mr. and| Mrs, (‘hafle‘: 1. Rathbun. Mrs. F. Leflingwell and th Misses Glad) Leffingwell and _Ruth Palmer spent Tuesday at Ocean Beach. | Benjamin Rackett of New York, Mi: Lizzie Parks and Walter Cowan Norwich were guests Tuesday of \Irs John Ross. Mrs. Mary Beebe and Mrs. Frisbie r)f‘ New London are guests of Mrs. Carrie | Gardner and Mrs. Ella Beebe. i Miss Beckley of Yantic and Miss¢ Dodd of Porto Rico were guests of Mrs. | Charles E. Ellis this week. | Charles I. Rathbun lost a valuable Jersey cow last week and has recently | purchased two. { Miss Ieah Gifford of New London and Miss Alice Houston of Salem were | guests Saturday of Mrs. John Reéss. Mrs. G. A. Gardner spending a few | days with her son, Ely Gardner, at Sa- | lem. Miss Glady: | few weeks visiting friends in Guil-] ford and New Haven. { 1 M. Beebe is spending a Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ross and som, Casper, spent Sunday visiting rela- t ves at_Fitchville. Mrs, Robert Champlin and daugh- ter, Grace, Mrs. Carrie Parks, DeLane | DeMonte of Norwich and Mrs. J. C. Leffingwell of this place spent Tues—, day with Mrs. Nathan Whiting. i The lawn social which was held at| the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rath- | bone was well attended Wednesday evening. NORTH FRANKLIN. d Rest and Enjoy- in Local Homes. City Visitors ment Mrs, Luther Holton and daughter, ‘Winifred, have returned from two visit in Boston. irs. Julia Randall of Goshen and Miss Lillian Manning of Yantic have! returned to their homes, after a few days’ visit with Mr. and ‘Mrs. Reuben| Manning. Frank A. Rockwood spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Union. Mr. and Mrs, Lucius Browning and) Mr. ang Mrs. A. T. Browning and fam- ily spent Sunday at Pleasant View, R. I, making the trip by auto. | Miss Gertrude Gallup of Norwich spent Sunday with Eleanor Beckwith. Mrs. Nettie Boland and son, Harold, and Miss Anna Engstrom are visiting |} at Pawson Park, Conn. Fred Ortman of Norwich spent Sun- day with Herbert Hoffman. James Brassill of Norwich, Mrs.| Molly Hancock of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Miss Mary Bagley of* New York are Visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Brassill. | Mrs. Faunce and daughter, Ruth, of Brockton, Mass.,, and Mr. and Mrs. Holden Arnold of Willimantic came by auto Sunday and visited with Mrs. Arnold’s davghter. Mrs. Reuben Manning and Miss Sa- rah Robinson of New York is at A. T. Browning’s for an indefinite stay. | TASHWILLETT intense Heat Causes Death of Sows— i Personals. 1 | Otto Anderson of New York is vis- iting a few days at his farm here. | _C_F. Hayward and S. D. Pierce have finished their work for Mrs. Foley at Ludlow, and are to do their haying now. Mrs. Julia A. Crumb entertained her | brother, Charles Willcox of Ledyvard. and brother-in-law, George Hewlitt of Poquonnock, Monday night and Tues- day. Mrs. John Wilkinson and two chil-| dren of the Bloodw Six district, visited her parents, Mr. an Mrs. A. A. Mor- gan, Wednesday. The hot weather has dried up a great many gardens and the heat was so bad last week two local farmers lost a| brood sow each. Giles Huntley is working for Mrs. S, Pugh this week. BOZRAH Norwich Preacher at Congregational Church—Haying Finished. Rev. G. C. Pollock of Norwich will preach in the Bozrah Congregational church Sunday. July 16. Miss Olive Bishop of Yantic is visit- ing her grandmother in Bozrah. A . Avery is with Mrs. E. C. Wheeler for a short time. Edward Johnson has been visiting i friends in Plainfield. Leroy Lathrop finished haying, July 13th. D. W. Avery has bought the grass on the C. J. Abell Yfarm and has begun mowing, Kenneth Fox and Harry Strong of ‘Wethersfield have returned home after visiting two weeks on Lathrop hill BETHEL l The annual picnic of the M. E. Sun- day school was held July 4th. at the TReme of Walter -Burdick. A-hundred or more enjoyed the outing. Baseball | Mrs | at_Rock: ! Siat { would be a failure: | Aislee Baseball Team Defeats Lebanon! angd® other games were much enjoyed by those who_participated. Mary Richmond is home from her school for the summer. Rev! and Mrs. Chamberlain and friends are enjoying their cottage at ‘Willimantic camp ground, where they expect to remain for the summer. FRANKLIN Aid Society’s Entertainment Nets $8 —Summer Trips of Local People and Their Friends. The Ladies’ Aid society had an en- jovabie social at the parsonage Tues- day evening. There were several se- lections on the piano by Miss Florence Hofman, which were enjoved by all Solos by Fred Ortman won applause. 2frs. George Miner pleased with a reading entitled The Wife's Prayer, and the recitation, The Lost Doll, by Margaret Newman, called for an en- core, Ice cream and cake were for sale, About $8 was netted. Outing to the Beach. A party consisting of Mrs. Peletia rs. Benjamin York and two son and XMunroe, Miss May Miss Mabelle Campbell and Henry Risley, spent Tuesday at Ocean beach, Vacation Notes. JMiss Susie Pitkin of Hartford and Miss sie Palmer of Waltham, Mass., are spending two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. George Ladd. Will Johnson of Duluth. Mich., has been a recent zuest of local relatives. Mrs. Abiel Browning is spending a few days at Pleasant View. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rockwood, Miss Florenca .and Ella Rockwood, Mrs. Fred- Race and M Florence Hoff- man were in Hahover Saturday. Miss 1labelle Campbeil of Hartford has been the guest of Miss May Ris- - Miss M. C. Whittord of PlLiladelphia A\s spending the Mrs week with Mr. Smith at Ocean beach. ardd G E M. A. Bolande, Mi Anna M. rom and Harold Bolande are spending several wesks at Pawson beach. SOUTH LYME Heat and Drouth Affect Hay and Berry Crops—The Week’s Visitors. Mrs. Ellen King is visiting Mr. and F. C. Payn. Miss Mabel Sims of Montclair, N, J., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Stanhope Neck farm. Peleg Littlefield and niece have re- turned from a visit to Block Island. Mrs. N. G. Roath has been making a lengthy visit with her granddaughter, Mrs. Howard Stic Hay Crops Short. Farmers in this vicinity report a| small crop of hay this season. Gardens | are suffering for want of rain. mes Slate of Lyme was a recent tor at his parents’ home here. Albert H. Miller of the Western Union, New York city, has been visit-! ing his family” at Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Berries Dried Up. It looks as though the berry crop dry weather has burned all the berries before ripening. William Slate, Jr., has a handsome ! flock of Guirnea fowls and chick Mrs. John McDonald of Bla«k Pmnt‘ | was a caller in this place lately. Miss Mabel Littlefield of Lyme is, visiting relatives here today. F. W. Chapman is making repaxrs| on his farm bulldmgs and house. Miss El dbP[h Slate is mal lengthy visit in New ILondon. HANOVER 1 —Preacher from England to Occupy ! Pulpit Sunday. The Aislee ball team defeated Leb- anon, six to five. after a close contest | on Saturday afternoon. Music was furnished by the Aislee brass band. Concert and Saie. i A bangd concert and sale of ice cream | were given Wednesday evening near the mill square. Mrs. James Walker has returned home from the Backus hospital. English Visitor to Preach. H Rev. Benjamin Williams of Leicester, England, is a guest of the Blackburn family and will preach next Sunday morning. Abeard has been visiting in New York. A baseball game is announced for this (Saturday) afternoon with the Fitch- ville team. Mrs. Charles G. Morse and son of | Seattle, Washington. and Mrs. Ralph Bullard and two children of Norwood. Masks., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Morse. " O0X0BOXO. Heat Hard on Horses—Pennsylvania Family Arrives. Chapman Bros. took their {eams to Colchester, as they were unable to work them on account of the intense heat. George Champ!in moved John Mer- riman’s household goods, which ar- rived from McKeesport, Pa., to the Reynolds farm. Tuesday Louis Chapman lost one of his best h s; the animal dying by the roadside from the intense heat and dust. Michael Morris of Palmertown was a caller on’ friends in this place on ted friends Mrs. Ernest DeWolf R. I, is visiting Mrs. E. E. Reynolds. George thamiplin #nd Jabez Boiley are doing Albert Bailey's haying on Scott FHill. Miss Marion Hanry of Montville is ng Miss Robie Boynton. Alr. and Mrs, Frank Reynolds have returned home after spending a few days w th their danghter, Mrs. John Ross of Leflingwell. VOLUNTSWN. Court Liberty Rounds Out Twelve Successful Years—Anniversary Pleas- antly Celebrated. af Crompton, Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A, of this village, enlebrated the twelfth an- niversary of its institution on Satur- day evening, when the members, their wives and lady friends, and a number of others were guests of the court. The chairman of the committee of arrangements, Thomas McDonald, briefly opened the programme, stating the object of the gathering, on behalf of the court bidding all a hearty wel- come. A concert by Richards’ orches- tra of four pieces was well received as was Silver Threads Among the Gold by Miss Aldea Boucher, with or- chestra accompaniment. Miss Bou- cher was recalled several times. Will- iam McGovern made a hit with his clever dancing. Sandwiches, ice cream, cake and lemonade were served, after which the floor was cleared and dancing was enjoved by those present until 11.45, rounding out a tnoroughly enjoyable celebration, - Teachers at Atlantic thy—-Mrn. Julia ‘Bolles to Live in Worcester—Case of Sudden Blindness—Pupils Enter- tained—Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Allen and sons, Leon and Percy Allen, accompa- nied by John Hurlbutt, are spending this week in Dr. J. H. Allen’s cottage at Mumford’'s cove. At Atlantic City. A party of teachers under the chap- eronage of Mrs. W. S. Mitchell\ left ‘Thursday for ten days’ stay at At- lantic City. They are Miss Susie Wood, Miss Iva Bartlett, Miss Nellie Chapman, Miss Josephine Hart, Miss Gertrude Olsen, Miss Florence Chap- man. Mrs. Frank Chapel and daughter, Miss Mary Chapel of Rockville, have been recent guests cf friends in town. Daniel Beckwitk, who has been liv- ing in Old Mpystic, has moved back to town. Mrs, E. A. Pzlmer has been having the grounds about her residerce laid out in terraces. George N. Wood 2d. who has been spending several months in Maryland, has returned to the home of his grand- parents. Miss Stella Coen is the guest of friends in Ariirgton, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Curtis of Pe- quot are entertaining Mrs. E. S. Wat- sen of Bridgepcrt. ¥red Chape! has returned after spending a few days with friends in Palmer, Mass. Going t> Worcester. Mrs. Julia Bolles, for many years a resident of this village, living in the house near the Central Vermont sta- tion until purchased by the Bigelow Harriman compary, then moving to ihe cottage of Truman Keyes, is to make her horae with reiatives in Wor- cester, Mass Abandoned Launch Trip. James E. ‘VIurphv has been obhged to ulnndon his trip nome in - his launch. After’ the boat was launched he found the engine did not work well. After overcoming this difficulty, he had the misfortune to bend a shaft- ing. This he found would require a long time to repair, so he returned Friday to Dover, N. ., overland. Mr. Murphy has stored his launch in the Robertson boathouse until his return this summes. Rev. L, M. Frink of Norwich occu- pied the pulpit in the Baptist chureh, also conducting the services in the Chesterfield church Sunday afternoon. William Phillips is working as en neer in Worcester and moved his househcld goods to that place. Mrs. Georze Rice cf New Haven, who has been spending several weeks the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Osborne, retvrried home this Week. Sccial Evening. Mir. and Mrs. Edward Curtin enter- tained a party of their friends at their home Monday night. The voung people enjoyved bathing in thg Thames river, after which refreshménts were served and there were musical selections on the piano. fiute and phonograph. Otis Aldrich, son of Rev. James Al- drich, remains in much the same con- dition. American unmul at its meeting on Thursoay nizht, will carry out degree work after which supper will be serv- ed. Became Suddeniy Blind. Hampson Shields, an employe of the Uncasville Mrg, Co., was suddenly taken blind Monday. Mr. Shields was passing along the highway near W. B. ‘Walden's store when h= suddenly lost the sight of one eye. He went in the ! storé for help and while there he lost \he sight of the other eve. Mr. Shields ng at his home and it is thought a specialist will have to be consulted to determine whether the blindness be permanent or temporary. About fAfteen families from Norwich and New York are spending the warm weather at Kitemaugz. ' Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs, Frederick A. Johnson entertained on the Fourth the young vecple, principally pupils of the Tenth district (Unca: e) school, who are interested in the experimental gardens started this sjring with Mrs. Johnson’s assistance. A fine display of fire- works was sent up and could be seen along the Thames river. Churles W. Comstock, who has been ending a few weeks in Colorado, has returned to his home in this place. MOHEGAN Church Services Omitted—Personal Items. Mrs. Frances Hart was a visitor in New London last week. Mrs. Hunter and Fowler were in Norwich the first of the week. Mrs. Dolbeare and Mrs. Avery were Greeneville the first of the week. Burrill H. Fielding of New London was in this place Sunda: There were no services at the church Sunday. Miss L. Hunter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Hunter. Mr. and Mrs. James Strickland and son, Kenneth, of New London, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Fowler on Sunday. Mrs. L. M. Fielding and Mrs. Harris have returned from Providence, where they ‘have been visiting Mrs. Harris’ daughter, Mrs. Charles Hunt. in are working for Mr. Beebe of Uncas- ville. WATERFORD Storm Skips Town Where Rain Is Bad- ly Needed—Personal Items. George W. Beebe spent Sunday at B\and Vista, the guest of his sister. F. J. Shelley of New London und \lrs Nancy Vergason of Norwich were at Spithead Monday. Mrs. William Copeland has returned from visiting friends in Noank. Visitors from Bath Beach. Mrs, Sarah Maxwell, William Max- well and Miss Carrie and James Max- well of Bath Beach are spending the summer at Mrs. Charles Mosier’s, Riv- er View. Robert Morris of New London has concluded his wa.cauon in the country and returned home. Weconesday a thunder storm came up in the southwest and there were a few drops of rain, but the storm passed out through the Race to sea, where rain was not S0 much needed as in this country. LAUREL GLEN New Owner Occupying Clark Chap- man Place. Mr. Marble has recently purchased and’ moved to the place of the late Clark Chapman. Attaway Main is helping Edwin Main on Pendleton Hill with his mow- ing. No services were held at the chapel last Sunday. John O. Newton spent part of the week in Westerly. While there he at- tended the funeral of his niece, Mrs. Mabel Murphy. John Geer has finished his haying. Clarence Perkins of Stonington is visiting at Frank Main’s. Avoiding Hostilities. The reductions in express rates are small but significant. It is an indica- ‘tion on the part of the Express Trust that it would like to avoid a fight.— New York World. * Personal lnuruu -f the Weak— Horse. Overcome by Excessiv Hllt —Gleaners Hold Lawn Secial Miss Hewitt. Dr. and Mrs. E. L. Danielson h;’ xeturned from Pleasure beach, - companied by Miss Nellie Wmh.mm of New Jersey. Mrs. Nathaniel Loomis and:child: are leaving today for twe: wgeb a! Pleasure beach, Misses Florénce Y.aom!s, Ghdys Hewitt and Amy Lamb h “ been the guesis of Miss Sarah D-nla!‘on at Friendship cottage, Pleasure beach, this past week. -~ Mrs. Charles Bennett of Potters Hill, R. L, and son, .Clarence of Clinton, Mass., were the guests of Mrs, Ben- nett’s sister, Mrs. George Carroll, last Sunday. Miss Martha Manning of Norwich Town spznt Tuesday and Wednesday with Miss Hattie Hewitt. Miss Blanche Smith of. Bozrah. has been the guest of Mrs. Otto Pultl tar several days. Mrs. Julia Verplanek of South chester is at Redwool, where she M!.l ;’nend the summer with Mrs. Ann ‘harles Wetmore and wife of Hart- ford speunt last Sunday with bis par- ents, Deacon and Mrs. William - A. Wetmore, Mrs. Lillian Blakeslee and children of Waterbury are staying at the Peck- ham place near Henry Briggs'. Wilson T. Allyn of Groton is spend- ing some time with- Mr. and Mrs. Sends Throop. diiss Emma Eldredge of South Man- chester has been the guest of Mrs. Hattie S. Robiusen for a few days. Mrs. Hines of Hartford is at the home of Miss Hattie Hewitt. Gleaners’ Lawn Social. Last Tuesday evening the Gleaners gave a lawn social at Miss Hattie Hewitt's home, a little tableau entitled How the Story Grew, being presented by several of the girls. Ice cream was on sale and a pleasant evening was enjoyed. Horse Prostrated by Heat. = | During the excessive heat of last Monday, one of S. W. Throop’s horses dropped in the field where he was mowing. Immediate care, however, prevented fatal results. 3 Slight Sprinkle Tuesday Night. Lawns in town are beginning te taks on a burned appearance. The local showers seem to go around our town, only a slight rain on Tuesday eve- ning relieving the heat and drouth of the past week. Elm Beetles Active. The elm trees in town are showing the destructive work of the elm tres beetles, the leaves turning brown and dying as last year. The Ladies’ Aid met with Miss Hth- el Hewitt Thursday afternoen. Lebanon Defeated at Hanover. At Hanover last Saturday the Leb- anon team was defeated 6-5. Today the Hospital team from Brewsters Neck play in Lebanon and a large crowd is 'expected to witness the game. Freak Ox-Eye Daisy—Farmers Rush- ing Haying—Newsy Mention. Farmers are rushing taeir haying on account of the dry weather. Theé crop will ke lighter than usual. A freak ox-eye daisy was found re- cently, having the brown center two and one-half inches long and so that the ends met with the des. of the flattened stem. ‘ Dr, Helen Baldwin of New rk city is at the Baldwin homeltend, Slis Lucy Baldwin left Monday for Alto, Cal, to visit her sister, Miss Hannuah, who has been in Califernia several months. Mrs. J. H. Kennedy and. Miss Alice Kernedy attended church Sunday. Both are greatly improved in health. Charles Kinne is doing Mrs. PRebe Browne's haying. Frank Johnson has bought the hay on the McGorey place. Lena Morrow of Jewett City récent!; spent a few days with her friend, Ruth Kennedy. Mrs. Rhodes Lewis of Preston was a guest of her s:ster. Mrs. A. J. Gallup, Surday. Mr, and Mrs. West, with their son and daughter from New York were visitors at Whiting Fitch’'s last week. Misses Agnes and Lina Griersen of Broad street, Norwich, spent Wednes- day with friends ir town. Rev. F. A. Fuller came from Wer- cester, where his family are spending a few weeks, Lo preac hat Newent on Sunday. He was entertained at Wm- jam Foote's. FITCHVILLE Mill Closed During Hottest Days of the Week—Personal Briefs. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Foley have re- turned from a wisit with relatives in Bristol, R, L Mrs. Patrick Murphy and children of Norwich are visiting at the home ef Mr, and Mrs. John McCarthy. Mrs. John W. Hill' and Mrs. Will- fam Green were recent callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eastiand. Mrs. Margaret Popham has returner to Jewett City after spending s week at_the home of Mrs. Ti Coughiin. Eugene Thompson was a reoent call- er in Pawtucket, R. L Mrs. K. Smith is spending ral days at the home of Mrs. - ncts Kinkead. Heat Cleses Mill. Owing to the intense heat of the present week the mill shut down Men- day noon and ran only half a & Tuesday, closing down at*noon until Thursday morning. M Nellie Foley and Miss Rivees of Willimantic were calling upon friends her Sunday. Misses Kathryn and Adelne Cough- lin were recent visitors in New Havea. Miss Nora Marea has been visiting relatives at Gardner Lake. Mrs. Charlotte Smith has returned from a week's vhm. with friends fn Niantic. Convictions Count ‘Most. It does mot- seem difficult te secure indictments under the anti-trust laws ‘but the example that will be really of- fective is a conviction, at least maws and then—Manchester Union.