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Who is Going and’ Cbming—lncid'ems. Accidents and Building in Three Counties. NEW LONDON COUNEY OLD MYSTIC Surprise Party for Two Members of 0. M. ‘M, Club—Miss Emma Bowker to Teach™ in Westerly—$20 Cleared on Lawn Social. 2 Evangelist Albany R. Smith, who 1s supplying the pulpit of the Metho- dist church, preached Sunday 'on A Drama of Life in Three Acts—A Young Man's Message to Young Peo- le. pRe\'. J. B. Franklin of Heopkinton, N. H,, occupied the pulpit of the Bap- tist church Sunday. The M. E. con- gregation united Sunday evening with the Baptist people, both choirs singing the hymns and Evangelist $mith con- ducting the musical service. Mr. Smith ‘rendered several solos during the serv- ice. ? Double Surprise Party. The O, M. M, club arranged a dou- ble surprise party Saturday evening, it being the anniversary of the birth of ‘two of its members, Mrs. Henry Cheesbro and Charles Q. Eldridge. The affair avas held at the home of Mrs. Cheesbro and was a complete surprise, as each of the two had sup- posed the surprise was to be for the other. An enjoyable evening followed, with vocal and - instrumental music, including some original musical skits sung by two of the members. At the conclusion of a late supper of salads, cake, coffee and ice cream, Mrs. Eld- redge presented Mrs, Cheesbro a leath er hgndbag, handsomely fitted, and J. Harold Willlams presented Mr. Eld- redge a beautiful dinner gong, each: gift in behalf of the clus. Pushing Work on Trelley. The work on the trolley extension is progressing as fast as possible. An- other gang, numbering twenty, has ar- rived to help rush the work. Property Improvements. Horace O. Williams is having a plate glass front added to his store at the corner of Main and West Main streets. A concreted walk with stone curbing will also be laid the length of the store front, General News. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday evening at th® home of Mrs. Clarence W. Beck- with. Mrs. C. Edwin Stapelyn, who has been ill with diphtheria at the home of her son-in-law, J. Henry Fitzpat- rick of Noank, is steadily recovering. Capt. T, Everett Welles, Mrs. Welles and their only daughter, Miss Ruth ‘Welles, of Pensacola, Fla., have arriv- ed at the Welles homestead to spend the summer with the captain’s sisters, Misses Dora and Minna Welles. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Polly and daughter Bertha have returned to Waltham, Mass., after a visit to Mrs. Polly’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Alon- zo_Chipman. Miss Lucy Gallup and her nfece, Miss Mary Williams of Providence, were guests a part of last week .of Miss Gallup’s sister, Miss Anna Gallup of Laurel Hill: Norwich. Rev. J. B. Harrington of Hepkinton, N. H, was entertained over Sunday at the home of Deacon and Mrs. W. D. Beckwith. To Teach in Westerly. Miss Emma Bowker, principal of the Old Mystie scheols, during the past sohool year, has been engaged ito teach in _the West Broad street, W-esterly. Mrs, Nathaniel H. Avery has return- ed to Groton berough after two weeks’ vieit to her parents, Deacon and Mrs. William D. Beckwith. Mrs. George W. Harris is slowly re- covering from an attack of grip and maldria. Mr. and Mrs. John Everctt and two children have returned to Essex after & visit to Mrs, Everett's jsarents, Mr. end Mrs, Edward Camphbell. Mr. and Mrs. William /Gilbert have named their son Emmerson George Gilbert. 7 Mrs. Alpheus H. Scheonover and Miss Mary H. Dean took a trip to Shelter Island one day last week. Calvin H. Hoxle and son-in-law, Walter Benton, were Siunday guests of relatives at Ashaway, R. L Miss Ida Flayer, Miss Jennie Lubar- in ard Miss Annie Flayer; of New York are guests at the home of Abraham Flayer. Frank Sebastian is slowly recever- ing from a serious illness. Teacher Reappointed. Miss Frances Eldridge has been en- gaged te teach the scheol at West Woodstock, which she .taught during the past school year. Mr. and Mrs, Napoleon Lavine and four children have returned to Thom- aston after a visit to Joseph Avery and family. Lawn Social WNets $20. The proceeds of tlye social on the Baptist church lawn last week Wed- mesday evening amounted to $20, which will be used for church ex- penses. g Oliver Randall of /New Jersey has arrived at the Welles hoemestead, be- ing employed by T. Everett Welles. Frederick Luffey »f Nerwich is the guest of Mr. and Mys. Edward Tinker and family. Mrs. Frank E. Glates and daughter, Mildred, have retuined to Providence, after a visit with local relatives. $BON Meet—Birthday Cele- Miss Sage of Tanterbury was a re- cent guest of Mliss Lois Wibberley. Misses Maggie and Annie Hoelck re- turned Saturday from Springfield, where they had spent a week visiting with relatives. The Newent iLadies’ Aid society met at the parsonage Wednesday after- noon, Mrs. J. B. 'Palmer entertained the Ladies’ Aid sqciety of the Jewett City Baptist churclh Thursday afternoon. Mrs, G. A. Kennedy has had as guests the past week her mother, Mrs. Rose Marley, James Marley and Mrs. Collins and son Irving ef Central Vil- lage. Beatrice: Read is visiting' Mr. and Mrs. Charlest Bliven in Arcadia, R. I A number of friends of George Foote gathered at his home Thursday afternoon to heip celebrate his tenth Birthday. T.AUREL GLEN Clyce 1,hin is atthe home of his parents, /Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Main. Mr, Bdswick is at his home here that he lJately purchased. Willlaya Main was a busifiess caller in_Ashaway Tuesday. - Mrs.; Orrin Main and children: t * s 1 Sunday at the home of’her father, John Watson. Thomas Main has®been bee hunting several days the past week. NIANTIC Mephaden Fishermen Have Good Luck —Church Social—Notes. The Niantic Menhaden Oil and Guano company is having good luck with the fishing steamers off No Man’s Land. The F. H. Beckwith captured 1,250,000 -and the E. J. Codd 1,009,000 bony-fish last week. The fish are taken to Long Island where they are converted into oil and scrap. Services at St. John's chapel on Sun- day. Sunday school at 9.45. Henry Stephen Douglass of New London in charge. Morning prayer and litany at 10.45 by Rev, J. J. McCook of this place. / The Ladies’ Aid society of Baptist church held one of their fine suppers at the church parlors Wednesday even- ing. g‘he woods in the Oswegatchie sec- tion were afire early Tuesday morn- ing and all day Wednesday. Several bales of wool consigned to }the Niantic Manufacturing company are being hauled from the freight yard to the company’s plant in Flanders. F. H. Lohs and son of Hartford ar- rived at Pine Grove Tuesday for two months. John Churchill is building an addi- tion onto his cottage in Pine street. R. O. Libby returneé@ Monday to New York. Miss Jessie A. Willey has been at Black Point this week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Ward of New York and John J. Ward of Bos- ton are at the Willows where they are enjoying their vacation. Dr. P, H, Kumpetoch of New Haven is visiting R, L. Manwaring in South street. Fire Chief John Stanners of New London was a Niantic visitor Monday. Leroy Whiting returned Monday to his business in New Iaven. Mrs. Charles E. Latham and daugh- ter of Hartford are visiting relatives and friénds here. Dr. and Mrs. Norwich, spent Air cottage. N. E. Manwaring has ‘returned to New York. > LEFFINGWELL Visitors of the Week—Brief Personal Items. George A. Boon of Sunday at the Wild \ Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Beebe, Frank Leffingwell and Miss Ruth Palmer en- joyed an auto trip in the former’s auto Sunday to Colchester by the way of Gardner Lake and Salem and return- ing by the way of Bozrahville and. Yantic. %= The Misses Leotta Oat and Blanche Armstrong of Norwich were recent guests of Miss Margaret Beebe. Mrs. George Sheldon of East Great Plain is spending a week with her mother, Mrs. Forrest Leffingwell. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Beard and sons, Herbert and Chester of Attleboro, Mass., were guests Sunday and Mon- day of Mr. Beard's brother, H. E. Beard and family. Mrs. C. L. Palmer and Miss Ruth Palmer spent Wednesday in Williman- tic as guests of Mrs. Warren Nichols. Mr. 2nd Mrs. A. G. Ross and son ‘were zuests of Mrs. Martha Leffingwell and family of Fitchville Sunday. Mrs. Harriet B. Williams of Norwich and Mrs. Mary Woodmansee of Mont- ville are visiting at the home of the former’'s son, Charles I. Rathbun. Mrs. C. Thomas Leffingwell and Mrs. Frances Morgan spent Wednesday at Ocean beach. . Miss Clara Nichols of Willimantic isiting her cousin, Miss Ruth Pal- NORTH LYME Leslie Rogers Injured When Herse Slips. Mrs. Lizzie Syme and Norman Syme left the first of the week for Windsor, Vermont, where they will make their home. Leslie Rogers was quite badly hurt on Tuesday, while riding his horse, it slipped on a wedge, throwing him go the greund, injurirg his knee and foot so that he is obliged to walk with crutches. Mr. and Mrs, A. P. Gates and the Misses Cryden of New York called at ‘L. O. Gates and Irvin Rogers Sunday. SOUTH LYME Mrs. Sharpe and baby have arrived at B. P. Stanhopes of Rocky Neck farm for the summer, Mr. amd Mrs. Walter Comstock were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Payne over Sundav. = Merritt and Fred Comstock were here over Sunday the guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, F. C. Payne. Miss Elizabeth P. Slate has returned to her home here after an, extended vigit with friends in New London. Mrs. Albert H. Miller and baby are visitingg Mrs. Miller's sister-in-law, Mrs, Gertrude Slate this week at her home in New London. Mr. J. Hart was home over Sunday. Mr. Hart is stopping in his house- boat near Griswold’'s Island. Jameg Slate of Lyme was home over Morgan was a caller on friends in this place. Byron Billings, general manager of the Niantic Oil and Guano Co., and his two daughters were recent callers in this hamlet. Mr. Billings has moved his family here for a short time during the summer months. James Smith of New London was a visitor here recently. PENDLETON HILL C. E. Maine and Harry W. Palmer ‘were in Voluntown on business last Saturday. Mrs. Charles Hillagd of North Ston- ington is visiting hef parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Dwight Thompseon. Mrs. Henry Kenyon of Canterbury spent a few days with her husband last week. The plumbers have completed their work at Malcom Thompsen's new “house, Mrs, Alva Daigneau is visiting ‘at 'Eugene Congdon’ Mr. Daigneau is working for Malcom Thempsen. Orrin Rix of Veiuntown was a busi- ness caller in the place on Saturday. HAMBURG Mrs. Frank Flagg and daughter, Elizabeth, have returned to their home in Hartford after a visit with Mrs. James Lerd, ‘E, 8. Ely of New York has purchased EASTERN CONNEGTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND the William Sawyer place and it is be- ing prepared for occupancy in the near future. - Mr. Mapleson of Suffield was a visit- or at J. L. Lord’s last Thursday. Mrs. Ellen Palmer has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Will- iam Gardner in Moosup. Mrs. Annie Lord is visiting her daughter in Massachusetts. - Mr. and Mrs. Kelly returned to their home in New Haven last Wednesday, after a visit at C. F. Beebe's. y Mr. and Mrs, Lee Harding are spend- ing a few weeks at Ash Lawn farm. Miss Margery Lord went to West- brook Sunday for a short visit. BOZRAH Endeavor Delegates Return from At- lantic City—Party for Children. Mrs. Joseph Hall, Mrs. Fred G. Bliss and Wilber Hall of Norwich were vis- itors at the Bozrah grange Wednesday evening. z Mrs. C. A. Gager, Jr., Mrs. John J. Hogan, Mrs. George O. Stead and Mrs. Brown of Norwich were recent callers on Mrs. Charles A. Gager of Bozrah street. Edward A. Bishop finished haying on Wednesday. Henry Lathhrop of East Great Plain and son, from Irvington, N. Y., were callers on Edwin E. Lathrop Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Geoge A. Lathrop of Laurel Hill were recent callers on La- throp Hill Home from Convention, Miss Alice A. Bishop and Miss Maude G. Lathrop, who have been spending a week at Atlantic City, have return- ed, stopping at Philadelphia and New York for a few days on their way home. % Mrs. James Haley of Ogdensburg, N. Y., and Miss Dorris Drake of Nor- wich have ben spending a week with their sis Mrs. Bert Graady. Mrs, William Browning of Reho- both, Mass,, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miner. Mrs. Charles Gager, Mrs. Edwin E. Lathrop and daughter spent an after- noon this week with Mrs. Luella Gag- er of Lafayette street. Miss Dora Cohen, Rae Dickman, Harry and Rose Dickman have been spending a week with S. Cohen. . Children’s Party. Mrs. Bessie Vogel recently gave a party for her little daughter. A number were present, including friends from Brooklyn and New York. Refreshments were served. HANOVER Townspeople' Are in Search for Miss- ing Harry Levine—Rev. Benjamin Williams’ Eloquent Sermon, The sympathy of the community has been generally awakened in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Anselm Levine, the par- ents of the boy lost on last week Thursday. For three days volunteer parties from the farms and mill searched in all .directlons from the Witter farm, but in vain. Mrs. James Walker has returned to the Backus hosgital. James Ablard has been called west by the death of his sister. Defeated Willimantic. The Airlce team defeated Williman- tic on the home grounds last Saturday by a score of 13 to 2. The game this afternoon will be at Montville. Eloquent Preacher. Rev. Benjamin Williams, the preach- er of last Sunday, is a Welshman by birth and training. He preached an eloguent sermon from the text “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing.” There were four disvisions of his dis- course. A concealment of truth that we may search for it; of a divine Providence, that we may trust God;, of the future, to promote hope; of our sins, in a forgiving love. Mr, Wil- liams has left for Leicester, Eng., via New York, Niagara Falls and Mon- treal. Prize to Miss Walker’s Pupil. Among the special prizes offered by The Bulletin’'s Boy and Girls’ Depart- ment, is one to Sidney Whipple, of Canterbury, a pupil of Miss Marion Walker. Rev. Arvine A. SmitR of Westmin- star will preac: here next Sunday morning. MOHEGAN Happenings ~of the Week-—Recent Visitors. ! Miss Burdick of Fitchville called on friends in this place- Sunday. Anson Dolbeare was at Watch Hill Sunday. Thomas Dolbeare of North Water- ford called on Mohegan friends last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dolbeare of New London are visiting Mr. Dol- beare’s sister, Mrs. Ambrose Sullivan. Mrs. Dunn, who has been very ill, is not much better. Her sister, Miss E. Baker, is caring for her. Mrs. Thurston, who has been visit- ing her daughter, Mrs. Davis of Mys- tie, has returned home. Miss Amelia Cooke of Hartford is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Cooke. Mrs. G. Harris and Mrs. Llovd Har- ris and children of Norwich spent Sunday in Mohegan. Mr. and_Mrs. B. Fielding and son, Francis. of New London, spent Sun- day with local friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Quidgeon of New London were in Mohegan Sun- day. Julian Harris of Norwich called on friends in this place Sunday. Services were held in the local church Sunday morning and evening. ‘Miss Lizzie Hunter of Mystic is visiting her parents, Mr. and ‘Mrs. W. J. Hunter. ! 0X0BOXO. Many Fish Caught—Camping Party. Mrs. Ernest DeWolf and Ira Bogue returned to their+home in Crompton, R, L," Wednesday. ' A large number of fish have been caught at Oxobexo this week. Mrs. Frank Miner and others from Palmertown were callers at O. F. Beynton's Sunday. Miss Marion Henry has returned heme after spending a week with Miss Robie Boynton. E. M. Williams of Nerwich was the guest of A, F. Champlin, Sunday. Frank Lathrop and Harry Way of Bozrah were business callers in this place, Tuesday. Joseph A. Gardner has returned to Lebanon, after spending a week with his sister, Mrs. E. M. Champlin. A number of boys frem the Gardner Lake camp are camping on the banks of the Oxoboxo. Miss Ethel Champlin is spending a few ‘days with Mrs. F. L. Lathrop of © ' SALEM X Norwich. Preacher- at. Congregational | Church—Summer Guests in Many Homes. 5 Rev. L. W. Frink of Norwich preached an excellent sermon in the Congregational church Sunday morn- ing on The Truthfulness of the Bible. Text, John 17:17, “Thy word is truth.” The evening service was under the | leadership of Howard, A. Rix. ’ Charles Tiffany of Wallingford vis- ited over Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Susie Rogers. At Red Cottage. T. Hunt Sterry is spending the week with his family at the Red cottage. Misses Ora and Iveagh Sterry left their apartment in the Mohican hotel members of the family at the Red cot- tage. at the Red cottage for the summer. Philip Rix of Greenwich, Conn., is visiting relatives in town. Edward Steadman of Holyoke, Mass. is spending the summer at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Am- brose Darling. Miss Ella Darling was a recent vis- itor in New London. e Miss Pearl Brown of Mystic spending a few days at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley illiams. of Willimantic has ng at the home of Mrs. Elias Holmes. Henry ®arling has returned from a two weeks' visit with relatives in New London. - Grant Tibbetts of Norwich is visit- ing his grandmotber, Mrs, S. A. Tib- betts. Mr Doroth; Belcher and daughter, Miss of New lLoundon, were visit- ors last week at the home of Mrs. Belcher's brother, James Lane. Miss Ethel Maynard was ‘a visitor during the week at the home of her brother, William H. Maynard. Mrs. Gurney and daughter: Ruth, Marion and Edith, have returned to New London, after spending two weeks at the home of Mrs. Gurney’s brother, Charles Malona. 3 Miss Jennie Rogers was a Colches- ter visitor on Wednesday. Enoch Crandall spent Thursday with relatives in Oswegatchie. Mr: Rose V. Ray is visiting her mother, Mrs. M. R, Siegfried of Col- chester. J. Frank Rogers and Mr. and Mrs, F. R. Bailey and sons, LeRoy and Theodore, were Norwich visitors this week. Mrs. Alfred Mitchell is spending a few days on- Woodbridge hill. C. E. Service. ' The Y, P.'S. C. E. service next Sun- day ecvening will be led by Mrs. Cora Hanney. Topic, Lessons from the Animals. Psalms 104:10-31. LEDYARD Townspeople Mourn’ Mrs. Sarah L. White—Personal Briefs, Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah L. ‘White were held at the parsonage on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. F. M. Hollister of North Stonington officiated. The body was taken to New York for burial. There were | choice flowers. The Ladies’ Aid soci- | ety sent beautiful palms. | ““Grandma” White, as she was known in the parish, was loved and respected by old and young. A good Christian life has passed on. General News. | Miss Florence Geer h been the { guest for the past week of Miss Olive Hisccck at Crescent beach. M Hazel Robinson of Norwich is staying several days with Miss Ethel Hewitt. Mrs, Calvin Hewitt and sister, Miss Bessie Gallup, are visiting friends in Norwich. There will be no service at the Con- j gregational church Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Aliyn of Mianus were over-Sunday guests of Mrs. Allvn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Gallup. Henry Hallock, Jr., and Orrin Hal- lock of Wood Haven, L. I, are visiting their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. William I Allyn. Tiss. Lillian Gallup and her sister, ) Charles B, Allyn of Mianus, spent Tuesday night with their cousins, Mrs. Calvin Hewitt and sister, Miss Bes- sie Gallup. Edwin Gray of Jewett City returned home Thursday, having spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gray. NORTH STONINGTON General Interest in Tea Garden— Charles Brockway Patient at Hart- ford ilospital. The tea garden held this week for the benefit of the children’s summel playground has been the matter of chief importance locally. Mrs. Adams’ Mother Dead. Rev, and. Mrs. J. Howard Adams were called to Lubec, Me., Monday by the death of the mother of Mrs. Adams. Miss Ethel V. Hull of Middletown is the guest of Mrs. George H. Stone. Dr. Robert E. Harrington went to Hartford Thursday to accompany Charles Brockway of this village, who was to undergo an operation in the hospital in that: city. ~ Miss Talulah Maine, principal ‘of Brantwood Hall school, Bronxville, N. Y., has been spending a few days at her home here. ' James F. Hollister has become clerk in_the postoffice. Mrs. Charles B. Frisbie of Cromwell is visiting at the Congregational par- sonage. Officiated at Ledyard Funeral. Rev. F. M. Hollister was in Ledyard Thursday afternoon to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. Sarah White. Rev. Lucian Drury will preach in the Baptist church in this village Sun- day. = OAKDALE. Rev. T. Arnold preached in the Congregational church on Sunday from Ps. 46:4. The C. E. meeting was led by Mrs. E, F, Comstock. Topic, Our Debts: What Are They? How to Pay Them. Rom. 13:7-10. . Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Beebe and fam- ily of Leffingwell. were week end callers at John Dolbear’s, coming in Mr. Beebe's touring car. Many farmers in this section have finished haying. They report only about half a crop on acceunt of the extreme dry weather. GRISWOLD Mrs. F. E. Allen and Miss Gertrude Swezey returned to Brookhaven, L. L, ‘Menday after spending several days in town. Mrs. Carl Edmond and daughter ani Leonard A. Edmond of Hartferd are visiting their uncles. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins of Waterbury returnad home Wednesday after with Mr. and Mrs, W, Cr Miss Maconda Filimore has arrived |a week's visit with friends in is | jamson, his | grange last week, Plans for Picnic. Clifton Sweet was at home last Sat- urday and Sunday. < Misses Sarah Danielson and Gladys Hewitt have returned from. Pleasure beagl . Mrs. Elsie Stevens of Providence has been making a lengthy visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Geer. Mrs. Frank Fowler spent Wedpes- day and Thursday with ber sister, Miss Sarah Peckham, in Westerly. Edward H. Gibbs of Brooklyn, -N. Y., was a visttor with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fowler last Sunday. 3 Rents House for Year. Mrs. R. C. Tuttle of Hartford, with her three children, has rented for one year half of the house occupied by Everett Hewitt and will remain here during the summer. Mrs, John Tivyford of Roselle, N. J., is spending two weeks with Dr, and Mrs. Danielson. Deacon and Mrs. William A. Wet- more left Wednesday for a stay with Orrs Island, Me. Miss Addie Hallén leaves today for Hart- ford. 2 i Met Mrs. Riggs. Among those who enjoyed the privilegze of meeting Mrs. Riggs of ‘the American board, from Turkey, with the ladies of the Windham auxiliary last Thursday afternoon, were Mrs. Royall, Mrs. Danielson, Miss Sarah Danielson, Mrs, Tivyford, Miss Will- Miss Ellen Huntington and Mrs. Fred Taylor. To Receive Degrees. At the regular meeting of Lebanon Clifford A. Heath, Ralph Annis and Albert Hoxie were elected candidates to receive the de- grees, Misses Sarah and Mary Gillette of Providence have been guests of their cousin, Miss Eola Williams. Mrs. Sands Throop is entertaining her cousin, Miss Carrie Williams of Brooklyn, N. Y. Margaret and Jerome Selleck of Ex- eter, N. H., are visiting their grand-/ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Noyes. The Congregational Sunday school is discussing plans for the annual pic- nic. At the Congregational church to- morrow. morning the pastor's theme will be The Lion and the Lamb. Rejoicings Over Baseball Victory. There was jubilation and high car- nival in Lebanon last Saturday when the far-famed Hospital team went | down to defeat before the local boys. Seldom is the town stirred to such universal enthusiasm. The game was won by honest, straightforward base- ball, after several contested decisions were all yielded to the Norwich team. These unfortunate wrangles on the part of the visitors were the only thing that marred the game. It was a hard fought struggle, now one team, now the other, being ahead, and was a toss up until the winning runscross- ed the plate, Lebanon won it by play- ing the better game. A third game is to be arranged. This afterncon Lebanon plays a Wil— limantic team here. Killed by Lightning. Ralph Royall was called to New York last Monday by the sudden death of T. B. Johnsonm, recently ap- pointed solicitor of the navy, who was killed by lightning in Washingten, D. C., last Sunday. Personal Mention. Mrs. Willis O. Fuller of Elmwood, Mass.,, who, with her children, has been spending a few days with rela- tives in Lebanon, has returned to her home, leaving the children in ecare of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Fuller and Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Manning, for a longer stay. F. S. Armstrong Dislocated Shoulder While Loading Hay—The Week’s Visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Webster and danighter Faith of. Willimantic spent Sunday with Mrs. Webster’s sister, Mrs. Emma Warner. Miss Florence Grow of Boston is visiting her uncle, Lewis Smith, on Lebanon avenue. Herbert Hoffman spent Sunday at the Ortman bungalow at. Montville. Dislocated Shoulder. F. S. Armstrong met with an acci- dent while lIoading hay, dislocating his shoulder. Mr. and Mrs, Crandall of South Windham: spent Sonday with T. L. Crandall. Mrs. Edward Barrett of Jewett City is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jane Ken- yon. Clarence Smith of Cleveland, Ohio, spent Sundav with . his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith. Guests of Mrs. Browning. Mrs. Furber and daughter Alice of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Tsaac Larkin and daughter Helen of Lebanon and Mr and Mrs, Irving Larkin of Greene- ville spent cne day this week with Mrs. A. T. Browning._ Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Starkweather of Norwich spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. jeorge Starkweather. Mrs. M, C, Whitford of New York has come to William Smith’s for the summer. . IAr. and Mrs. Earl Rogers have gone to New York for two weeks' visit. F. A Rockwood spent Wednesday and Thursday of this week at South- bridge, Mass. Miss L. M. Johnson and Mrs. M. C. Whitford spent Monday with friends in Norwich, Mrs. A. T, Browning celebrated her birthday Thursday. entertaining a large party of friends' at her home during the afternoon and evening. Miss Breed and Miss Clark of Wil- limantic are visitinz Mrs. Reuben Manning. Miss Etta Babceck of Hast Green- wich, R. L, is vigiting Mrs. Eugene Clark. PRESTON Rev. O, R Houghton at Congregation- al Church—Picnics Today. Miss Florence Kennedy has return- ed after visiting at John McKinley's in_Greeneville. Mrs. Harvey Kennedy of Lisbon is visiting her son, Ernest Kennedy. Vermont Preacher Heard. Rev. O. R. Houghton of Bakersfield, Vt., preached in the Congregational church last Sunday and will preach again tomorrow. Charles Davis of Stonington visited over Sunday with his sister, Mrs. H. H. Palmer. James H. Andrews of Plainfield, N. J., was a recent visitor with his sis- ‘ter, Mrs, Frank R. Ayer. Mrs. Fred Harvey and granddaugh- ter have returned to their home im PAGES NINE TO SIXTEEN T Weather — Birthday Celebrations— Various Outing Notes. The recently elected _officers - of Thames lodge, I. O. O. F., wera in- stalled at the meeting Tuesday night. large number of guests from out of town lodges was present, including District Deputy Grand Master Ernest Decker of New London, Deputy Grand Master Frederic Burrows, Past Grand Wallace R. Johnson and othets. The officers installed were: Noble grand, Bertram Edmonds; vice grand, Charles Johnson; recording secretary, Victor Rosznlund; financial secretary, Dan D. Home; treasurer, Fred J. Hope; war- den, Ivan B. Chapman; conductor, Eu- gene Chapman; chaplain, Edwin S. Henry; inside guardian, Harold Sweet; cutside guardian, Robert Paton; right supporter noble grand, C. Everett Chapman; left supporter nobla grand, Frank B. Mitchell right supporter vice grand, Joseph Rivers; ‘left supporter vice grand, Charles Carlton; right scene supporter, George B. Edwards; left scene supporter, Charlas Allen. Af- ter the installation ceremonies, a fine last week Thursday and joined other |their son, Prof. Munroe Wetmore, at |supper was served by the supper com- mittee, of which Norman C. Allen was chairman. After supper, short speeches were made by so:me of the out of town visitors, and there were several musical selections by the Pe- guo lodge orchestra from New Lon- on. Grange Meets. %On account of the excessive heat, the degree work and everything except necessary business at the meeting of Montviile grange, P. of L., was post - ponad. The attendance was small, and several officers were out of town. Mrs. William Henderson and daugh ter Rosamond of Willimantic are ti guests of friends in town this week. Mrs. W. S. Mitchell, Miss Florence Chapman, Miss Nellie Chapman, Miss Josephina Hart, Miss Iva Bartletr, Miss Susie Wood, whe have been spending ten days at Atlamntic City, have returned home. 0. U. A. M. Installation. Thursday night American council, O. U. A. M., installed its recently electe: officers, the installing officars being Deputy Ashley T. Boon of Norwich. The officers are: Councillor, Orville Walden; vice councillor, Howard Rog- ers; recording secretary, Hi Au- wood; assistant recording secretary, Robert C. Burchard; financial secre- tary, Frank Richards; traasurer, Dan Home; inductor, Harry D. Smith; examiner, Robert Dodds; inside pro- tector, William E. Byrnes; eutside pro- tector, Frank B. Mitchell; junfor ex- councillor, John Carlton; senior ex- councillor, George Pratt. There was a large attendance. A plaasant socfal hour was spent after the ' cereménies, Miss Dorothy Robertson of Tracy, Conn.. is the guest of relatives at the Robertson homestead. i Birthday Party. Mrs. Clarence E. Waldan of Boston, who _with her two daughters is spend- ing“the summer with Mrs. W. Irving Browning, entertained a party of chil- dren from 4 to 6 Saturday aftermoon on her daughter Marjorie’s sixth birth- day. The little folks were entsrtained with games of all kinds. Refreshments were served, a feature being the birth- day cake with six lighted candles. Each child was given a Japanese para- sol as a souvenir. Miss Marjorie was remembered with a large number of | pretty gifts. Those present were Carol Walden, Marian Church, Blsie Church, Doroth: Church, Deorothy Rogers, Dorothy Chapman, Taura Chapman, Mabel Wilbur, Celia W- bur. Eva Shaw, Celia Shaw, Myrtls Denis, Mark Furber, Evangeline Hop- king, Harry Hopkins. Doris Browning, Elmer Browning, Mary Pratt. Surprised on Birthday. Twenty voung people, several from Gales Ferry, friends of Miss Florence Holmels, met at her home Friday night, giving her a. surprise, it being her birthday. Music and games entertain- ed the guests and refreshments were served. Harold Bartlatt is to work at Peeks- kill, N. Y., and left Saturday for that place. Elmer Teft, who has been {ll with pneumonia, is able to sit up for a shert time. Picnic Outing. A plcnic was held Sunday on a por- tion of the farm formerly owmed by Mr. Rosenburg on Dolbear Hill. Amons these present were, Mr. and Mrs. B. Schmank, a _former owner, Dr. L Schmank, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Schmank, Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Henkle and children of New Lenden. also sev- eral relatives from New London and New York. Good Blackfishing. Fred J. Hope and Willdlam Jehnson spent Monday fishing for black bass at Gardner Lake, bringing in a fine string, the largest weighing three pounds. Local Notes. Mr. and Mrs. Faelton Furber of Naw York state, who have been visiting Mr. Furber’s brother, M. H. Furbes, re- turned home the first of the waek. A catalpa tree in full bloem in front of the residence of John Vallett at- tracts much attention from pAssersby. Miss Marion Henry returned, heme after & week spant at the home of O. F. Boynton. WATERFORD Summer Guests from New York— Captain Carbery Improving. A number of guests from New Yeork are spending the summer at the Hotel Carroll, River Front road. A. T. Avery’s sister, Mrs. Harrist Johnsen, of Mystic, has returned home after a visit at Sound View. The Waterford membars of the W. W. P. post. R. C., attended the picnic at the Golden Spur Wednesday. Mrs. Nancy Vergason ef Norwich has returned heme after a visit at her brother’s, F. J. Shelley’s. No sign of rain in this vicinity yet. Mrs. Kingsley of New Jersey the guest®of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson M, Car- roll. Charles Mossbroker has entered the employ of H. E. Lewis for the season. Capt. Courtland Clark was a osller on Captain Carbery «f Jordan Cove on ‘Wednesd: Captain Carery has been seriously ill for sema time, but shows some improvement. Mrs. Cordelia Smith is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Nancy Williams, at Ocean View. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Daniels started on a trip to New Lionden when thelr fa- vorite carriage horse was taken sick. After a” considerable delay they wers able to drive home. LIBERTY HILL 2 Quarter Inch of Rain In Mendsy Night's Shewers. \ One- Herbert Gillette - spent Monday in Colchester. There were three shewers Monday night—one-quarter inch of rain. Herman Strong ‘and family of An- New Londen, after a visit with Mr.|gonia ars guests of Mr. Strong’s Sister, and Mrs. John H. Wilson. The Congregational Sunday school will held its annual picnic at the church today (Saturday). Potatoes and Flies. A London paper estimates that if there were but one potato in the world a careful cultivator might produce 10,000,000,000 potatoes from it in ten vears. From which it appears that in sSome respects the potate is like the fly, the main differsnce being that the fly crep unever faiis—Kansss City Mrs. J. Henry Clarke. Prof. H. N. Loomis and family ot New Britain = visited Mz Leemis’ mother, Mrs. J. H. Burrill, Sunday. Mrs. Amos Lillie was a Norwich vis- iter Monday. Mps. F. A. Verplanck of South Man- chester visited her mether, Mrs. E. A. Noyes, from Friday .until Sunday. Mrs. Noyes, whe has been sick in bed for a few days, is convalascent. Filorida and Califernia ted last year te werth #1

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