Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 12, 1911, Page 10

LETTERS FROM TWO STATES NEW LONDON COUNTY. LEDYARD = - . One Hundred Mdmbcu of Sundax School Enjoy Outing at Wlloh Hin —Notes. The Ledyard Congregational Sunday sciool held its amnual pienic at Watch Hill on Wednesday. , Supt. Johm M. Gray chdrtered a special car from the Norwich & Westerly road, which left Hallville at 9 a. m. and made one stop at Mathewson's crossing for more to get om. Some came Dy boat from Mystic and Stonington. There were nearly 100 who represented the Sun- day school at Watch Hill and all had a fine tinre. Mre. Jermie Rice Mass., D. of Barrington, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. Taylor of this place. . Taylor was a business caller in Hartford on Wednesday. Mr. Tay- lor intends to instal a new engine in his mill whereby he can make cider and grind corn Auction at William Gray’s Place. The anction at William Gray's brought good results. The farming tools were all sold and his Plymouth Rock hens brought $1 each. What is known as the William Spicer farm of 70 acres, with a good many peach trees cn it, was seold to James B. Gray, a brother of Mr. Gray, for $1,000. The other farm, where M. Gray Hves, 70 acres, containing a lot of woodland, . was scld to Casper Conrad of Preston. Mr, and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer and Miss Florence Geer reiurned heome from Franklin on Monday, having been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beck- with. Miss Laurie Clark and Miss Ethel Hewitt have been visiting their aunt, Mrs. Frazier, in Westerly, R. L. Mrs. Anderson of Uncasville has been & regent visitor of Mr. amd Mrs. Edward H. Avery. Charles S, Hewitt, as foreman, with a gang of carpenters, commenced shingling and making repairs to the Bill library on Thursday. WEDDING. Mrs, Anna Weiman and William Woods were married at the home of the bride’s parents on Friday evening by Rev. W, I* White. - Mr. and Mrs. Woods are both roung members of the Congregational church and have a wide cirele of friends. They left for New York on their wedding tour and upon their return will reside on the farm purchased last spring by Mr. Woods. The bride received many nice presents. Miss Sadie Dodge of New Haven, who has been spending several da: with Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gray, re- turned to her home Thursd Miss Hattie Lamb of Meriden is the guest of Mr 0s M. Gray. Miss Millie Marshal ana sister Elaine of Providence, who have heen spend- ingz the pas' twoe weeks with her aunt, Enos M. Gray, returned home on . Billings and grand- Orrin Hallock, are daughter, Mrs. Or- ishers island. the guests of her rin Stoddard of GOSHEN Large Attendance at Annual School Pici Sunday c—Various Items. Dwight Spalding of South Norwalk and son, Frank Spaulding of West Ha- ven, were recent guests of friends in thig place. William Stark of Mystic spent a few days With friends here this week. Jabez Bailey,R. D. carrier on Yan- tic route No. 1, is having his annual wvacation. George Manning is acting & substitute carrier. Roger S. Foote and son, Roger, of Hartford. spend Saturday at his old home, Maple Dell farm. George L. Thomas has taken a job of teaming at Bolton. Mrs. Foote and daughter, Miss Edith of Athol. M are guests at the home of Deacon James V. Thomas. Mrs. William G. Thomas i8 visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Browning, in Norwich. On Tuesday Mrs. B. F. Randall re- eeived a large number of postcards and nunrerous presents, reminding her of her 86th birthday. Sunday School Picnic. All roads led towards Goshen on Wednesday for the Old Home day gathering and picnic of Goshen Sun- day school. These annual] gatherings, with two exceptions, have been held since 1872, and are still Jooked forward to with much interest by many. Notwithstand- ing the lowering ski the attendance this vear was as large as in former years. Some came by special -invita- gtion a long distance. The company be- gan to arrive by teams and autog at about 11 o'clock. Dinner was served at 1.30 . m. Some after dirner entd speakers being W. drew J. Parl . N B. W pastor remarks were list- to with much interest, among the H. Geer, Rev. An- Rev. L. E. Livermore, ns and Rev. Marcus oshen church. The social time which followed was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Mever Palmer of New ing hisz vacation at this place. L. H. Randall and Amy A, Randall of spending a few days with friends here. The water sunply is getting in bad shape again, and some farmers have a hard time getting a supply for their stock. Omn Wednesday Oramel M. Mott left for the Soldiers’ home in Noroton, where he will make his home fer the present. York is spend- his old home in daughter, Miss Hockanum are LiSBON ms Sold—Sunmimer Outings of Local People. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Phillips return2d Sumday night after a week's stay at the beach. George Wilcox of Providence is spending his vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wil- cox. Herbert Irons, Miss Emma Burton, Mrs. A. J. Gall Mrs. C. A, Mell and threa children, Nellie, Frank and Har- old, spent Wednesday at Ocean Beach. Arthur Edmunds spent Sunday at ’his home in Canterbury. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Kennedy and three children were guests Sunday of J. Ernest Kennedy's family in Preston. Miss Sadie A. Adams has been visit- ing relatives in-Providence. Sale of McGorey Place. The McGorey place at Newent was recently sold to Mr. Swain of Wauwe- cus Hill Charles Strong of Leonard Bridge has bought the Deacon Strong farm. Bertie Irons of Providence is at the home of his father, O. H. Irons, for his vacation. Mrs. F. E. Hyde and two children at- tended church at Norwich Town Sun day. Frank Knight and daughter, Mrs Wood, recently spent a few davs at the shore. LAUREL GLEN Dr, Hale and family were viistors at Watch Hill recently. Miss Mary Stumpf has returned to New York after a short visit at the home of Horace Palmer. Miss Bessie White is Nathan Main's. My, and Mrs. Charles Holdredge and daughter Ruth of Pawtucket, R. I, visiting -at are visiting his mother, Mrs. Charles Holdredge. Attaway Main khas returned to Mys- ;ie after spending Sunday at his home ere. There was a supper on the lawn of Nathan Main rast Saturday evening. All report & geod time, UNCASVILLE Mrs. F. D. Luddington Arrives in Oregon—Local Team Wins Hanover Games—Miss Vera Aldrich Recov- ering at New Yerk Hospital. ‘Word has been received from Mrs. Luddington, wife of Rev. F. D. Lud- dington, telling of her safe arrival in Portland, Oregon. where she will spend several weeks with relatives. George Winsor has moved from Pe- quét to Hanover. To Use Old Race Track. The raee track originally laid eut by J. B. Lathrop on his property which has not been in use for eight eor ten years, was left to grass over, is be- I ing plowed up preparatory to being rolled down and put in condition for use as a race track again. Mrs. Leila Troland Gardner, who hds been spending a few weeks as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Samuel Rudd, left town Tuesda}, Jjoining Mr. Gardner at the Mohican hotel, New London, where she will remain for some time. Water was struck Friday morning in the well which Frank Anderson is digging for Orville C. Walden on his property in this place. Successful Lawn Party. The lawn party given-by the Young ;’gople's union was an enjoyable af- air. sidering the weather. Recitations by George Oram, Miss Jennie Jerome and music selections by Miss. Annie Bit- ters received much applause. Mrs. Winfleld Hanna, son Wellesley and daughter Catherine returned Sun- day after a few days’ visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Church. Selectman Moses Chapman returned home Saturday after several days spent visiting relatives in Hadlyme. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Austin and son of Wester visited relatives in town Sunday. Mrs. Samuel Strickland of New London, who has been the guest of Miss Carrie Comstock .is spending a few days at the home of First Select- man Moses Chapin and family. Mr. and Mrs. Albion Helmes and children of Hamburg returned home Monday, after spending a few days with ioc¢al relatives. Mi Alma Holmes of Hamburg is a guest at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Deacon Edwin Henry. Defeated Hanover. The Montville baseball team went to Hanover Saturday afternoon for a game with the team there. The Mont- ville team won, 4 to 0. State Road Oiled. Monday afternoon the work of oil- ing the state road from the car sta- tion to Palmertown was completed. O. E. Ryther of the State Temper- ance unjon gave an address at the Methodist church Sunday. Miss Ruth Beebe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Beebe, who has been fll for a few davs, was able to sit up Monday. Meeting on Church Lawn. } _Sunday evening the members of the ; Epworth league of the M. E. church held its meeting on the church lawn. Mrs. Charles Ramage led the meeting. ! Truman Keyes, who recently moved into his cottage in this place, is mak- ing improvements to it. s ay Grover and Miss Marga- ton are rwndmg this week with friends out of town. Underwent Operation. Miss Vera Aldrich, daughter of Rev. J. B. and Mrs. Aldrich, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, i Methodist hospital, New York, where { she underwent an operation for ap- | pendicitis on Friday last. News re- ceived was that she was comfortable and expecting to return to her home in this place in about three weeks. Union Baptist Picnic. The Sunday school of the Union Baptist church s decided to hold its picnic on Riverside park, New Lon- don, on Saturday, August 19, and has appointed the following as committee or arrangements Mrs. chairman. Edwin Henry. Mrs. M. H. Furber, Miss Eloise Landphere and Mrs. Fred Hope. The committee on sports is Rev. G. C. Chappell, Robert Paton, Miss Gladys Latimer tnd Miss Nettie Gridley. MONTVILLE Vacation Notes—Church Interests— Party at Palmer Homestead. Misses Lydia and Gertrude Olson are entertaining their sister and family from Hartford. Guy Loomis ,who has spent eleven days’ vacation at his home here, re- turned to Hartford the early part of the weelk. A lawn party is to be held on the Palmer homestead grounds this even- ing. The voung people of the Baptist church will furnish an entertainment. John Olson of Waterbury is the guest of his father and sisters, in this vil- lage. Sunday Services. Rev. George C. Chappell will speak in Union Baptist church Sunday morn- ing at 10.45. An outdoor hilltop meet- ing will be held on the lawn in front of C. A. Chapman’s residence from 6 to i No evening meecting wil! be held in { the church. Mfss Nellfe Chapman will conduct the C. E. meeting. Local Jottings. Miss Marion Henry is entertaining her cousin, Miss Holmes, from Ham- burg. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Chapman have 25 guests relatives from North Adams, Mas: Services will be conducted in the Chesterfield Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. G. C. Chappell. Airs, Fred Hope and Miss Hope Free- land spent Thursday at Ocean Beach. New rubber matting has been laid in the vestibule of the TUnion Baptist charch. The old wall on the west has been removed and a new fence built, and the grounds put in an attraetive way. SOUTH LYME Series of Lectures by Rev. E. M. Chapman—Notes of Local Interest. Among the New London visitors on Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Egglestone, Mrs. Champion and daugh- ter, Mrs. W. Callender of Hatchetts Point, Mrs. and_Miss Slate, Miss Laura Peck has been visit- ing Mrs. Arthur White of Darrow street, New London, this week. Mrs. James Champion was calling on friends in this vicinity this week. Mr, and Mrs. H. Stanhope of New Haven are visitors at the Rocky Neck farm for a few days. Work on New Plant Progressing. ‘Work is being rapidly pushed on the new mill of the Niantic Menhaden Oil company, whea compleied it wiil be a fireproof structure of Lhe best qual- ity. Mrs. M. A, Ash is vigiting Mrs. F. C. Payne this week. Rev. E. M. Chapman of Lyme has been giving series of lectures at the Union chapel Thurscday afternoons, which have proved interesting to al M. J. Hart was home over Sundar. Mr. Hart has a fine house boat which The attendance was good, con- | Fred Phillips, | ‘W, C. Slate and London this week. F. C, Payne i® baving bis tile wek f;“‘ up, pceparatory to a mew one in s place. elen Peck was calling on Mlss er WM» TURmNTIC Picnic Party—Lawn Festival—Lobsters Scarce—Sale of Cottage. Mrs. A. I. Bush entertained a picnic party in the grove near her residence Saturday afternoon. A well attended lawn lesth-.l was held at the Point View house, Black Point, Saturday aftermoon. The affair was for the.beneflt of St. John's chape.l Several tzams and men from the Plant game preserve have been un- car of fertilizer h l and supper was held Wed- nesday evening in the churech pariors of the Baptist chtreh. An organ recital is to be given in the Congregational church mext Tues- Gay evening. George Wiley of New York city and Lynn, Mass., is visiting at the Liloyd cottage in Wells street. R. L. Manwuring* is making interior improvements on the Colville bungalow in Wells street. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hill who have been visiting relatives here for two weeks, returned Tuesday to Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Boon of Norwich are at their cottage in Broadway. Mrs. C. M. Root of Brookiyn. N. Y., is spending a month at the Bronson cottage. Charles O'Nelll of Hartford is spend- ing a week with his mother at the Beckwith cottage. ‘Burnham and Pitkin réport a scarcity of lobsters. Real Estate Changes. Mrs. ¥annie A. Darrow has sold her cottage in South streest to Mrs. F. A. Aston and has purchased the Haviland bungalow on the riverbank. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Barker of Fred- erick, Md., who are visiting Captain and Mrs. Barker at the Mohawk cottage in Orcharg street, arz anticipating becom- ing members of the <Congregational church shortly. The Killen family of Davenpart, Towa, have arrived at the Pitkin cot- tage to remain for the month. Mrs. B. C. Stone has returned to Southbridge, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sh2rman of New London are at their cottage for a week. Guest on Houseboat. Harold Rice of Hartford is visiting Francis Luce on the houseboat. Miss Jessie E. Beebe of Hamburg is spending a we2k with Mrs. Louis P. Stevens. Mrs. oY A, J E s visiting Mrs. M. S. Brown. C. L. Backus of Andover was in town Saturday. Miss Florence Claussen of Hartford is at the Claussen cottage. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Beebe arriveld Monday from Rocky Hill. They are at Pine Grove for a week. MOHEGAN New York Man Buys Collins Place— tors. Strickland of Brooklyn, Fielding of New London in this place last woek zie Huntzr was in New Lon- don the first of the week. Miss E. F. Baker of New London called on local friends Sunday. Mrs. Hunter Hayward was in New London Saturday. Mrs. G. Harris and Mrs, Lioyd Har- ris and children of Nor h were the guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Fowler. Ju.xan Harris of Norwich cailed omn in this place Sunday. rill Quidgzon of New London_is visiting here. Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Dolbeare were vigiting in Norwich Town last week. Mr. Collins has sold his place to a New York purchaser. Mrs. E. Stoddard of (‘ahmrnm was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hunter over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Locke of Astoria were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Huntzr the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bethel of Mil- ford. Mass., are guests of Elizabeth Hunter. Miss Elizabeth Hunter was the guest the first of the week of Mrs. O. Davis and Mrs. Ienkms of \Iysm WINDHAM COUNTY WINDHAM Forty Dollars Cleared on Sale Held r Grenfell Club—Visitors Mrs. Ida Warren and granddaugh- ter, Misg Blanche Lewis, have return- ed home from a week’s visit with friends in New Haven and Stony Creek. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Lewis enter- tained Mre. S. Whitney, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Barrette and son Oscar of Greenevilie and Mrs, E. A. Lewis of ‘Willimantic over Sunday. Miss Blanche Lewis is spending the remainder of her vacation with rela- tives at Storrs. Alfred Abbe of Brookiyn, N. Y., and Walter Abbe, Jr.. of Pittsburg spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Abbe, at their summer cottage on Dog hilk Miss Katherine Stevens of Deep Riv- er, who has been the guest of the Misses Abbve, returned to her summer home at Gosnen on Monday, accompa- nied Miss Elibabeth Abbe, Miss Roxy Love of Plainfield, N. J., who was a guest at the same place, went home on Tuesday. Miss Margery Palmer of Hartford is with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Palmer. Mrs. Andrew Metzger has returned from Norwich and i'ishers island. At the former place she was a guest at the wedding of her niece, Miss Julia Kuebpler. Among the numerous autos that passed throngh town Sunday afternoon was a handsome car bearing a Texas marker. Grenfell Club Held Sale. The Junipr &renfell elub held a sale of fancy articles, cake, and ice cream on ithe Green Wednesday afternoon, in charge of Miss Klizabeth Anderson, Miss Helen lLarrabee and Mrs. H. S. Maine. The proceeds amounted to apbout $49, which will be used to buy materials for the winter's work. Mrs. Ellen Stoddard of Putnam is the guest of her niece, Mrs. F. E. Guild. Mrs. F. F. Webb is entertaining her nieces. the Misses Lincoln of New Ha- ven, this week. Services will be held ag usual in the two churches tomorrow. At the C. E. meecting the topic will be Small Be- ginnings of Tntemperance. Prov. 23: 29-3 Leader, J. C. Tatem of Willi- mantic. Miss Miriam Barstow of Groton is at Guilford Smith’s. Guests at Dr. E. B, Thompson’s in- clude Rev. and Mrs. Wood of Seymour and Mrs. Crosscup of New York. CLARK’S CORNERS Dr. Cregan of New Joseph Flanagan are at Principal M. F, fleld is in town. Mrs. Bristol and family v the Maples last week. Miss A. Fave Darrow has returned ..ew Lendon. Mrs. Weir of New Britain i her niece. Mrs. Frank Meluvin, Miss Viola F Jewett visited in Willi- mantic Thursday Haven and P. J. Mann's. Palmer of Spring- isited at to vigiting fi.u;it- flfi- visited Mrss H. Smith in New | I\lsned Mrs. Mrs. G L. Um “Thursday- to visit her son, E L. Upham, and” flmfly Turner v!fited frienda h‘A Bo“on the past week. - Mrs, B. E. Eady returned Saturday from Chicopee where she visited rela- tives for a week. George Frink and family spent Tast week at Quonechontaug ‘R. I, making the trip in his toflrh:‘ car Pearl Alton has mflgfi tion as bookkeeper E. Bfldy Ralph A. Pike lefl: Thursday for the Berkshire hills. His wife, who has been. ing the past month at West Haven, will join them. Harley Foster of Narragansett Pier has been spending a few days with his family. Judge and Mrs. C. H. Child, H. J. Potter, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Chandler, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. May attended the funeral of their cousin, Mrs. Gertrude h Simmons, at Plainfield, last Friday. FUNERAL. Edward Fowler. Edward Fowler, aged 77, was brought here for burial Tuesday. He was a native of this place, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fowler. For several years he had been in feeble health. He was a photographer and for many years resided in Haverhill Mass, Mrs. Fowler’s death occarred only & short time =2gc. One son, Channing, sur- vivies, Mrs. N. G, Willlams of Brook- Iyn is a niece and Congressman John Weeks of Washington is a nephew of the deceased. EKONK Happenings of the “the Week—Brief Per- sonal Items. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cheesebro re- turned to their home in Wallingford on Thursday after visiting with their niece, Mrs. Sarah Wilcox, the past three months. The Misses Grace and Methel Stan- ton have returmed to their home in Dantelson. Miss Esther Gallup is with a party of five girls camping at Buttonwoods, L. Miss Minnie Beckwith has returned home, after visiting in Providence since the close of her school in June. Everett Gallup is visiting his sister at Lords Point. Qute a number from here attended the picnic on the church lawn, Ster- ling Hill, and report a fine time. Blackberries are plentiful. G. H. Gallup returned from Quono- contaug Monday, George Frink and family and A. W. Noone and wife of Peterboro, N. H.. are visitors at the Gallup home- stead. The Misses Sarah and Alice Vose were callers herc Monday on their way to Watch Hill Mr. Simmons of Central Village was a caller here Tuesday " STERLING Crowd Attendn Sundny School Outing to Rocky ane—Porsonal Items. A large mowd from this place went | to Rocky Point, R. I, on the annual Sunday school picnic of the M. E. church, Saturday, August 5. Miss May Shepard has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Vaughn. Mrs. Edward J. Thompson of Boston, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn, returned home Saturday. W. J. Lobdell spent the w2ek end in ‘Willimantic. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar E. Lewis and little daughter, Helen of Auburn, R. I, are guests at W. W. Vaughn's. Rev, and Mrs. Roy Thomas. and son visited friends in Blackstone over Sun- day Mr. and Mrs. James W. Baker are enjoying a part of their vacation in Boston. Mrs. John Babcock is entertaining her sister and niece from Norwich. Mrs. John Knox and sons, Tarl, Ray- mond and Harold, are at Buttonwood for an outing. Amos Faro remains in a critical con- dition. " ABINGTON Congregational Picnic at Wildwood Park—Pomona Grange Field Day Planned. Miss Olive Davis is visiting in Prov- idence. » Mr, and Mrs, Albert Fay of Torring- ton are visiting at W. D. Elsworth Covell spent W’edne«day in Hartford. Miss Mary Wilour is visiting rela- tives in New Haven. Sunday School Picnic. The annual picnic of the Congrega- tional Sunday school was held at Wildwood park Thursday. Regular services will be held at the Congregational church Sunday. It is expected that Arthur Roberts will sing a solo at the morning service. Field Day at Storrs. Pomona grange fleld day will be held at the Connecticut Agricultural col- lege at Storrs, Tuesday, August 15th. Miss May W. Mugan of East Provi- dence is the guest of Mrs. A. J. Mec- Gorty. Palmer and Roger Oakman of Dor- chester, Mass.. are spending their va- cation at Breeze Hill A. N. Vaughn of Willimantic was a recent visitor in town. NORTH STERLING One of Twin Sons of Rev. Mr. Smock Dies—Trout Brooks Dried Up. H. H. Crowell made a business trip to Worcester last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Wililams of New York are vigiting at William Sample’s. One of the twin at the home of Rev. but a few davs. The berry season is nearly over. It has not been as good as usual, owing to_the drouth. Mrs. Jennie Robbins has returned to Moosup owing to poor health. Deer are destroying gardens in this vicinity. Trout brooks are dry and many voung trout have died as they did last season, which will make trout fishing poor. Some farmers are selling their cows as feed is short in pastures, and a poor hay crop harvested. . H. Crowell has broken ground for his new house. Mrs, Arthur W, Logee of Danieison George C. Spooner Wed- boys born recently Mr. Smock lived nesd WESTMINSTER Lawn Party at Home of Mrs. Merri- field—Local Notes. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Fishlock and lit- tle son of Providence are guests of Mrs. Fisnlock’s aunt, Mrs. Charles Barstow. Harold and George Carr are spend- ing a tew days in Oneco. Misses Willa Linnell and Minnie Frost are visiting friends in Pawtucket, Herman REdmond of Storrs spent Sunday with his parents and attended church here. Mr. Jones, the Bulkeley arrived with week. A family from New York have pur- chased the home formerly owned by who recently purchased place on Water street, two of his sons last ‘| Chinese wedding. illness, of several months. Mr. and Mrs: Welcomg Rullinson of m‘ siting his ~sister, fi“;’q“fl entertaining her m from New York. Lawn Party. A lawn party was held on Thursday nfternoon and evening at the home of Mrs: Merrifield.. The weather was Me.t!n;d m:t ::;m:g;m was large. eature e gramme Was a The whole affair was a success and the proceeds will be dividsd between the churches at ‘Westminster and Cmterbury Plains and the W RT. B, CENTRAL VILLAGE Ivy Poisoning—Birthday Celebrated— Guests and Travelers. Mrs, Daniel Angell of Omaha, Neb., has been- the guest of her miece, Miss Mary Ladd, who is recovering from an Poisoned by Ivy. Urgele Lafrance has had a badly vswo!]en arm, cavsed by ivy poison- ing. Miss Blanche Capiette has returned from Putnam, where she has been vis- iting her aunt, Miss Nora Caplette. Miss Marion Eyers of Methben, Mass. is visiting her cousin, Miss Winifred Eyers. Birthday Party. Miss Mildred ‘Whitehead entertained a large party of yvoung people at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Thom- as Mathews, Thursday evening, in hon- or of her birthday. Several local people were in Plain- field Friday evening, attending a con- cert at Babceock's hall. Miss Dorothea Gardner has been vis- iting her brother, Judson Gardner, in Plainfield. Miss Hilda Parent of Moosup is vis- iting relatives this week, Mrs. John Capwell, Mrs. Arthur Williams and Mrs. L. ioward Cross were in East Killingly recently. Hawthorne Benedict of New Haven is the guest of his parents, Rev. and Mrs. George Benedict. Miss Cleona Noble of New London spent Sunday with friends. Miss Rose E, Seguin returned Sat- urday from New London, where she has been visiting friends. Attended Christening. Mr. and Mrs. Felix Caplette of Put- nam have been guests at Narcisse Caplette’s to attend the christening of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Nar- cisse Caplette. William Frazier of Moosup has been the guest of his aunt, Miss Elizabeth Burke, Officer Mitchell arrested a man who arrived in an intoxicated condition on a trolley car Saturday evening. Miss Lillian Stetson of Norwich has been visiting at Mortimer Stetson's Visiting on' Long Island. Mrs. Ellen Torrey is vigiting® her daughter, Mrs. Charles ~Walker, in Southampton, L. 1. Miss Lena Palmerton of Providence is visiting her uncle, William Dennis. George R. wler of Providence spent Mondny with friends here, Mr. and Mrs. Alilan Moffitt were the guests of Jewett friends Monday. Mrs. Albert Williams and daughter Harriet of Poquetanuck were guests of local relatives Sunday. Miss Myriis Maguire of Webster, Mass., has been visiting at Mrs. George Loring’s, William Fay and Howa=d Chaff:e of Willimantic were at L. Howard Cross’ Wednesday evening. Bertha Holgerson of Putnam ‘is vis- iting her uncle, August Holgerson. PHOENIXVILLE Hen Hawk Attacks J. Vaida Without Provocation. Dogs are doing damage to the sheep in town. O. H, Latham and W. G. Holman at- tended the poultry meeting at Storrs. Miss Matiida Baker of Boston'is iting her sister, Mrs. A. N, Peltier. Mrs. Cora Josiin of Buzzards Bay is visiting her brothers, C. P. and R. E, Latham. Misges June and May Reed and Miss Ruth Pitkin of Hartford, with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snow of Manchester, have been visiting at George A. Reed's. C. P. Latham has returned from a short vacation on the Providence riv- er. J. H. Walsh of the carpet company made a business trip to Worcester last week, Attacked by Hen Hawk. J. Vaida was attacked by a large hen hawk Wednesday. He succeeded in killing the bird after a hard fight. No reason is known for the bird's at- tack. To Carry on Farm. Charles Wheaton has resigned with the Manchester Tramway company and intends to carry on his father's farm for him. His father, G. A. Whea- ton, is very active for his age, but his sight is failing, and he found it quite a task to look after his large farm. Charles Wheaton is well known here by all .the older residents and all re- gard his return here with great pleas- WO0O0DSTOCK Library Association Meets and Elects Officers. Richard Child was at Valleyside over Sunday. Ir. sey City are at Mrs, G. a few weeks. Officers of Library Association. The Woodstock Library association, held its annual meeting last Bush and family of Jer- . Works’ for . R. R. Kendall was chosen pres- ident, Miss Je T. McClellan secre- tary-treasurer, Miss Mary Perley was added to executive commitiee. Mrs. Harriet Day 3f Putram has been the guest of Mrs. Willlam Math- ewson. Mss. George Bartholomew and lit- tle daushter of Hartford are guests of Mrs. H. B. Kingsbury, Miss Phoebe Randall of Hartford is spending a few days with Miss Ethel Spalding. At the Christian the Bible character was Job. WOODSTOCK VALLEY Miss J. Louis_e_la'l-_\ on has returned from Edgartown. Misses Mar. Endeavor meeting under discussion and Bertha Child of Flushing, N. Y., spent Sunday with their aunts, Mr. and Mrs. A, BE. Webster amd daughter Hope m Providence are at Allen W. Keny Mrs. O. A, Hiscox has returned from visiting friends in Norwich and New London. g A. Winfield Kenyon of Providence ig visiting at his old home in Ken- yonville, The Misses Roach of Worcester are visiting Miss J. Louise Kenyon. Henry Vroom of St Louis, at Allen W. Kenyon's, also R, H. Mo, is Dill- 'ingham and a friend from Providence. WESTFGRD. Last week Thursday, Morey celebrated her 8@ She received many cards and a sub- stantial present from Adolphus Korper, who- formerly boarded with Alrs Meorey. Although she is rather feeble froni the effects’of a fall, her mind is clear and she is-able to dn _most u( her work juuce of ut,e peace, escaped . lating Liguor Laws.. i (The past ‘week John Watzman, who is in the of Kr‘u; i was at wodk with a '-“zn« and got his hu.nd co,ugbt. the serious finjury fl.rfn, was taken to Danlel.-on. wounded hand was dressed. Escaped; Prmomr Bound Over. On Collins mum"fifi'. betore Theod D. Pond, tcharged with hav- from jail, having been sent to jail by thee superior court for Wind ham county to serve six months, He pleaded guilty and was bound over to the next term of the superior court for ia.xd county: having criminal jurisdic- ion Fmod for Selling Liquor. In the eveming of the same day Wil- fred Plankey was brought before the same court, charged with the uniawful sale of intoxticating liquors under three counts. He' entered 3 plea of guilty and was fined $135 and costs of prose- f cution, whidh he paid. Local Briefs. Mortimer 'H. Miller and wife and | daughter of Hartford were with Ja- bez Miller onver Sunday. J. Miller im very feeble and confined to his bed Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Spaulding i had as guests over Sunday Edwin A. Spaulding, wife and daughter of Wor- cester. George D. Spalding of Hartford with Jris wife is spending his vacation with friends. C. Edwin Blake was in Barrington, R. I, over Sunday and the first of the week with friends, Able to Leave Hospital. Miss Helen Blake returned home on Mionday afternoon from the Day-Kim- ball hospital, where she had been for seweral week#, having undergone an opwration for appendicitis, s. Flora. Gardiner has gone Noirthfield, Mass., for a week. dawghter, Hope, is v Poznfret. Miss Grace Thurber is »iwmng for a short time in Rochester, Mirs. William Gould of o ] Her iting relatives in Mr., and Mr Albert Newton and son of Abington were guests Sunday of Mr., and Mrs. James Copeland. | SOUTH WINDHAM. Visitiors During the Past Week—Vari- [ ous Happ-mng:. Mrs May Larkham week at Atlwoodvile. Mrsl Alfred, Kinney is spending the has been enter- tainiiyg Mr. and Mrs. Robinson of Boston. Stiles, Jr., and niece Abble have been Crescemt beach the past week. Miss Effie McGregor. of Windsor as been spending a few days Mrs. Charles Chamberlain Migs Annie Smith spent Wednesda with MAys. Patterson of North Wind- ham, fiss .Ruth Darrow of the James Millikini university of Iliinois, has been the guestt of Mrs, F. [. Peckham. Georges Murdock of Nortn Attleboro, was a reicent visitor with . W. Mur- dock. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Putoz have re- turned toy Hartford after a two weeks’ stay withufriends in town. Mr. ana Mrs. W. C. Backus have been spending 'ga few days at New London and Niantic. Prescott Chamberiain was a recent vigitor in Providence. Mrs. R, H. Breckenridge and daugh- ter, Ruth and lone of Greeneville spent Sunday with Mrs, Frank Beckwith. Miss Ilelen Ba 1s is the guest of her cousin, Miss Foran of Ocean beach. George Ennis who has been visiting friends in tlown has returned to his home at Grafton, Mass. Mr. and Mas. F. Peckham and sor Dcnald, Mrs, Henry Scribner, Master Ralph and Joseph Scribner and Miss Liilian. Chesdbro of Norwich leave this morning (Sagurday) for Groton Lonz Point where they will oceupy Dr Allen’s cottage for the coming week Mrs. R, C. Maine and son, Raymond of Auburn, R. I, have been visiting Mrs, C. E. Spencer. Mrs. Edith {8ingman of Occum has becn spendingha few days with Miss Hazel Backus. WEST WOODSTOC K Mrs. Stephen J&mun, 90, Returns fer Visit—Successful Social. T Miss Lucy Simonson from New York is spending her August vacation with Misses Lucy and Sarah Phelps. Mrs. Stephen Johnson from South- bridge, who is in her ninety-first year, is at the home of the Misses Phelps. Her native place and her homs for many vears was fn this parish, The social at the Congregational church was a Success. Rev. Mr. Atherton from West Springfield is spemding part of his vacation here. Pearle Chamberlin. enters Northfield this fall for a courseiof stuudy. Rev. W. E. Bates from Mystic is with his wife and son in their cottage in_this parish. Henry Bradford is.improving. Mrs. Carpenter has returned from a visit with her parents in Providence Mr. Webb accompanied her home, ONECO Sunday Schoel Picnic at Rocky Point —Personal Items. Rev. S. Thatcher was at Block Ts- land Tuesday. Harry Miller is visiting his aunt, Mrs, Fred Whitford. Miss Jennie Greene is at home now The Oneco Sunday school spent the day at Rocky Point Friday. George and Harold Carr of Canter bury, Conn., are visking their aunt Mrs. Sanford Burdick, a few dayvs. Mrs. D, S, Kenyon is gaining slowly Dougal Frazier has moved to his new home, which he has purchased of the Carr heirs, E. I. Xenyon 'was in Providence on Monday. Mrs. Andrew B. Stone is entertain- ing her aunt and cousin of Wognsock- et, R. L THOMPSON Bapgist Paslor Enjeymg Vacation in Tennessee. Nathan Chase was in Uxbridgze on Jackus and family return this E g week from Oak Bluffe, and Helen Cranska and- Mrs, A. E. Knight left Morday for tén days’ stay there. A. Cruff and Miss Edith Cruff nding the Northfield gencral ence for Christian Workers, \’h«o« Isabelle and Flerence That- camping at ak. cher are Point Pleasant, Webster Rev. . Garst is enjoying his va- . cation h his parents in Tennessee. Rev. William Chase will suppiy the Baptist pulpit August 12 and the church will be closed the 20th except for the évening B. Y. P. U. service, which will be *ed by Miss Isapel That- cher. Mrg Dexter Eliott and daughters, Mary and Frances, are at Nantucket. SOUTH W0ODSTOCK AMr. Swett of Southbridge spent Sun- day with Raymond Sheldon. Henry Baker supplied for the South Waodstosk Raptist church Sunday. H. T. Wells iz spending a few days in Ptavidm ua North Attiebaga.