Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 3, 1912, Page 9

NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LiVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE iSLAND Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. New London County UNCASVILLE Surprise 1 remodeled Into a tenement. Thomas Church, who has been con- fined to the house with an attack of s able to be out. Birthday Surprise Party. apm » ed. Refreshments served sented a company Mrs. week end Norwich, bandsome umbrella by tors of Leap Year Dance. ning the young 1l was_attractively dec was by of his ster, Mrs. Jane Hoxie. Baptist Aid Society. Quaker Hill held the home of Mrs, Henry and organized by Party on, Birthday—Leap Year Social—Officers of Baptist Aid s of Pequot is having his nan, in honor of her birth- mes were played and music 3] were and Miss Chapman was pre- the Charles Chapel and child were relatives in women ar soclal in Robertson’s the Fair Har- Lynch of Gilead was a recent d soclety of the Bap- its electing new officers. Three new members were erine Sweet; Installed the officers of Lebanon grange, P, of H, No. 21. Mr. Barron conducted ‘the installation in a skilful manner, greatly pleasing all Congregational Roll Call. Friday evening of last week, the annual roll call of the First Congre- gational church was held with Deacon Manning in the chair, The first num- ber was a musical selection by Mrs. F. N. Taylor and Miss Geneva Sta; Mrs. Taylor playing the violin Miss Stark the piano, were sung; prayers were offercd by Deacon Manninig and Deacon Wet- more. The Seripture reading was from the twelfth chapter of Romans. A solo was sweetly rendered by Mrs Taylor and the roll was called by Clerk of the Church Dr. E, L. Dan- felson. Response was given to the names of seventy-eight of the church's members, and messages were read from seventeen of the so-called ab- sent members of the church. The clos- ing prayer was offered by Deacon Danielson. Perry Lathrop of Vernon has been visiting friends in town the past week, Daffodils in Bloom. Mrs. George Foster has daffodlls in bloom. The first blossom on January 24. The plants are not blooming out of doors, however. The services at the First Congrega- tional church, Sunday morning, were conducted by Rev. Mr. Clark of Can- terbury, The Junior Endeavor meet- ing_was led by Charles Sweet. The leader of the Christian_ Endeavor meeting was Mrs. F, L, Danielson. N. B, Williams is suffering from and added The officers are as follows: |a severe cold. President, Mrs. Mary Cornet; first vice s " Mrs, Frpdeick &t Comstock | O-.=- Supper and Entertainment. Second vice president. Mrs, Maurice | Tuesday evening the Christian En- A Brown urer, Mrs. Henry Jerome. ee composed of Mrs. M. A rs. H. G, Jerome, Mrs. I Comstock and Mre, F. E. Comstoc meet the trustee: hurch and consider the advisa- church this part to be used as a kitchen and library Miss Clara Woodworth after a few | secretary, Mrs. L. A, Com- of building an addition on the | deavor soctety of the First Congrega- tional chui h held a supper and So- { cial in the church parlors. An appe- | tizing supper was served, a good | number being present, Over $3 were | added to the treasury. The programm: as well executed and greatly enjoy It consisted of the following: Plano solo, Miss Florence Hoffman; recitation, Miss Gwendolyn Clark; so- lo, Miss Vera Willis; reading, Fred M. dialogue, Uncle Mose Counting Tieeks spent in New: Yok bas re- | i, " kegs, Richard Bishop and George Joseph Sears, who has been iiving | Hewltt; piano solo, Miss Hoffman. in N, A, Woodworth's tenement, has Personals. moved into a tenement near the| Mra, Nelson Taylor has been 1lI Thumes Specialty compeny, where he T of Attawaugan is several weeks with her Mirs. R, G. Hooper. rs.'W. S. Mitchell entertained the Ladies' Aid society at her home Wed- mesday afternoon, The woman's missionary class held its meeting at the home of ‘Mrs, D, D. Lyon Thursday afternoon. Miss Bertha Lyon visited friends in New London Friday. Mr. and Mrs. LeGrand Chappéll en- tertained over Sunday Mr. Chappeil's ! sister, Miss Mary Chappell of Lake Pond. The C. M. Robertson company’s Rockland mill, which has been closed for a few weel day momning, Mrs. H, H. Hopkins is confined to Ber home with an attack of grip. Party at Hill Top. Mr. and Mrs. Eldredge entertained rty of children at their home on Top Saturday afternoon, in honor of their twp sons, Gordon and Freder- ick . Games served to entertain the N e folks and refreshments were served by Mrs. Eldredge, The first prize went to Ruth Kenmerson and snd to Theodore Richards for find- x the largest number of peanuts; t prize was a box of stationery, second a book. John Lynch, an employe of Palmer Bros confined to his home with started up on Mon- an attack of rheumatism. Mrs B. Aldrich entertained the Ladies' Aid soclety of the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage. Mrs. James E, Comstock entertained the members of the Good Cheer Sun- shine society at her heme Thursday, Miss Elizabeth Taylor will spend a month in New York and New Jer- se: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Church and chlid were week end visitors at the home of Mr, Church's daunghter, BMre. Charles Chepman of Norwich, " GOSHEN Mr. and Mrs. William H. Geer’Leave for Panama—Notes. The Foreign Missionary Whose Life Has Most Inspired Me was the Chris- tian Endeavor topic on Sunday even- | for several days. Mrs. Samuel Rockwell of Stafford Springs was the guest of Mr. and Mrs, G. Lyman Cleveland over last Sunday, FRANKLIN School Board Holde Social Notes and Personals, Session— Hermon Wolfe of New Haven and Miss Florence Bowier of Norwicl. were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. N, Hyde on Sunda Samuel N. Hyde and George L. Ladd were in Exeter, N. I, for a few days the first of the week. Mrs. Harl Rogers was the recent guest of her grandmother, Mrs. An- toinette Hastings Miss Bagley of New York has been the guest of Mrs. John Brassil. Mrs. J. Gray of Ledyard was the week end guest of her brother, Charles Beckwith. School Board Meets. On Thursday afternoon of last week Supervisor of Schools George Emerson met the chool board and all that wers interested in schools at the town hall. A very pleasing entertainment was given as follows: Duet, Mrs. George Bmerson and son; solo, Miss Anna Bngstrom, with Mrs. M. A, Bolande as accompanist; recitations, Miss Nellie Taylor; readings by Mary Daniels and Rena Mitchell. Remarks were made by members of the school board and oth- ers. George L. Ladd, chairman of the school board, had charge of the meet- ing. After the entertainment cocoa, crackers and wafers were served and & social time was enjoyed by all. Lloyd P. Ayer was a recent South Manchester visitor. Melville Manning of Lebanon was calling on local relatives on Tuesday. Mrs, George Starkweather has re- turned after spending several days in Hampton. Mre. Hermon Gager was in Willi- mantic on Friday. g Letter Carrier J. D. Simpson 18 con- fined to his home with erip. LISBON Lost Cow Found Beneath Ice. Mrs. W. §. Foote Is visiting with her ing. The meeting was led by the Foote i . chairman of the missionary committee, | daughter, Mrs. C. E. Johnson, in Miss Clara Gillette. Bridgeport B. F. York and daughter, Miss Hattie . York, are visiting friends in Chico- pee Falls, Mass. Roger Foote has sold a woodlot to Henry Macdonald, the lumberman, of Colchester. The recent snow made poor sleigh- tng and hard wheeling. The Efficacy of Prayer in Reconclifa- @on was the subject of the midweek yer meeting held in the lecture Poom Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam H. Geer and children leave today (Saturday) for the Bermuda Islands. Mr. and Mrs. Geer will make quite an extended trip of four or five weeks, and befgre re- turning home they will visit Panama, Central America. Mrs. Councilman of Naw York is a guest of friends at Hillside farm. One farmer was filling his iceliouse with ice 16 Inches in thickness this weele LEBANON Teachers’ Meeting—Grange Interests —Roll Call at Congregational Church. The Ladiex Forelgn Missionary sxiliary met this week with Miss Dutton, Supervisor Emerson held a teach- ers' meeting at the Center school- bouse last Monday. Owing to the bad weather, only four of the fifteen teach- ers of the town were present. Miss Addie Hallen has gone to Mid- @ebury, Conn. where she has been engaged as teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Resd of Dan- bury have been' guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Fowler. Miss Virginia Loomis, with her guest Mies Rose doifblatt a student of ‘Barnard college, New York, spent. Sunday in - the guests of Mre. Frank Grange Installations. Tuesday evening of last week, F. M. Taylor went to Colchester and -lmmlh‘; of Colchester srange o el year. On_Thursday 0 wee Miss Nellie Franklin of Jewett City was the guest of Miss Martie Barber Sunday, Mrs. Susan Kanahan, who has been quite 11l, is Improving. The discovery of & cow's horns pro- truding through the ice in B. R. Bar- ber’s meadow has solved the mystery as to what became of a young cow be- longing to Mr. Barber that strayed from his pasture last summer and could not be found, though he and his farm help spent much time in looking for her. Not until a few days ago, when some of the neighbors' children who were skating on a pond formed by the recent rains came upon a horn sticking up {hrough the ice at the edge of the meadow, was there any ciue as to what had_become of the animal. Thinking the horn might belong to the missing cow, Mr. Barber was notified and was able to chop away the ice sufficiently to prove that it was his cow. GRISWOLD Mrs. J. B. Saunders {p sick with a severe cold. Rev. C. L. French is considering a call to the Congregational church in Montville. Word was fecently received that Mrs, Charles Edmond of Hartford was ill in the hospital of that place. W. F. Riteood received a wound on the arm Tuesday while at work in his shop. Six stitches were required {o close the wound. . The cottage prayer meeting was hald this week at the home of Mr. and Mra. S. G. Norman. * YAWBUX VALLEY Mrs. Nathanie; Maine and children, of Westerly, were recent visitors at Edwin T, Maine's. Mr. and Mrs, Charies H. Miner were at Westerly Wednesday. Mrs. E. E, West of Westerly was a recent guest at Charles Chapman’s. Mrs, Lew is entertaining her sister from New York. ‘Three hymns | appeared | LEDYARD Grower Who Has Sold of Peaches for Three Years Expects That Frost Has Injured Orchards— Plans for Double Birthday Party. Ledyard raises more peaches per- haps than any other town in eastern Connecticut when the season is favor- able for them. The last three vears have been very prosperous for the growers. One grower has sold about $3,000 worth of peaches each year, but this year the growers will practically have no crop at all on account of the severe zero weather in January. Mild December started the buds; to be froz- en by January zero weather. Charles A. Gray, an expert on peaches, exam- ined 150 buds gathered from different parts of his orchard and found all were frozen but eight buds. Fifty buds cut from another orchard which has a high elevatton dieclosed 42 froz- en buds. But the peach trees have to have the same amount of work and care whether they bear fruit or not. Misg Nellle Geer, who has been staying several weeks with Westerly friends, has returned to her home here, Frederick Cook, son-in-law of James B. Gray, while splitting wood with Mr. Gray, had his hand badly cut by Mr. Gray's axe, Two fingers were nearly severed and it took several stitches to close®the ‘wound. Mr. Cook will be laid up several weeks. The assessors have finished their work and the grand list is much larger than last year. Rev. N. B. Prindle held a cottage prayer meeting at the residence of Donald H. Stiffle on Tuesday evening. The next meeting will be held at the residence of Deacon Warren Allen. Public Educational Meeting. Arrangements have nearly been completed for the public meeting to be held in the Congregational church February 8. The principal speakers will be Professor Clinton of the Con- necticut experiment station; Rev. W. e, Rev. C. Wilson Harrison and The exercises will commence at 11 a. m, Refreshments will be served by the ladies of the of which Mrs, Isaac G, Geer rman. Double Birthday Celebration. A double birthday celebration will be held at the residence of Donald H. Stiffle on February 14 in honor of the birthday of Frank G. Maynard and Mrs, Alfred J. Clark, whose birth- days occur on that date. An oyster supper will be served. Many invita- tions have been given out. Charles A. Gray, Charles Daboll and Frank G. Maynard commenced their duties as board of relief at the town clerk’s office Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Luther C, Gray were over-Sunday guests of Mra. Gray's Dbrother, Charles B. Beckwith in Franklin, Twelve from this church attended the . fellowship meetings at North Stonington Wednesday, ¢ Enos M. Gray and Luther C. Gray were calling on relatives in Moosup Wednesday. HANOVER Many Mourners at Funeral of Thomas Allen—C. E. Day to Be Observed— Mrs. Robertson’s Funeral Services. The funeral of Thomas Allen wa! held in the church here Wednesda: afternoon at half-past two o'cloc In the party accompanying the body were Mr. Allen's brother, Ebenezer Allen of Norwich, and his_sisters, Mary and Olive, of New London, and Maude, now Mrs. Williams, also Ow- en Williams of Noank, Henry Allen and Miss Maude Allen, from Orange, N. J, Mrs. Andrews of Noank and Rev. Dr. Bixler of New London. Rev. Messrs. Peck and Bixler conducted the service. The choir sang the hymhs Nearer, Still Nearer, and Abide with Me. Among the floral emblems was a wreath marked Brother, and a stand- ard wreath from the Hanover church. After the burial the funeral party was welcomed to the hospitallty of the home of Mrs, James Bennett. Cottage Meeting. This week's cottage meeting was heid in the home of Mrs. Edwin Sou- ter. Christian Endeavor day anniversary will be observed with special music and concert exercises on Sunday eve- ning. Funeral of Mrs. Mary Robertson. The funeral of Mrs. Mary Robertson took place Monday morning from the home of her brother, Michael McMa- hon, and services were held at St. Mary's church, Baltic, Rev. Joseph Valdambrini_celebrating the requiem high mass. The choir sang during the mass and as a waiting hymn Rev. U. O. Bellerose rendered immpressively Jesus, Saviour of My Soul. The bear- ers were John Oakes, William Enright, Jeremiah Delaney and Patrick Me- Shane, Sr, Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery, ‘Greeneville. SOUTH LYME Happenings of the Week—Finishing New Menhaden Oil Factory. Miss Elizabeth Slate has returned home after a lengthy visit in New London. Mrs. J. W. Roath and daughter Garrie are visiting in Ivoryton, the guests of Mrs. Post, Mrs. Roath's mother. The Rev. E, M. Chapman of Lyme held communion service in the union chapel here last Sunday. Charles H. Waterhouss and son made a business trip to Oswegatchie recently. Edward Stanton of Laysville is vis- iting relatives here. Completing Oil Factory. ‘Several teams are busily engaged in carting supplies to finish the Niantic Menhaden Ofl factory which when complete will be a fine building. F. W. Shean, principal of the Old Lyme graded school, also superinten- dent of schools, was a recent caller hera, Miss Huff, the teacher in the Sev- enth districf, has been suffering from an attack of neuralgia. OLD MYSTIG Obituary Notes—Pleasure for Visiting N o= ‘Walter Shea. Burial was in the fam- #1iliy plot in Elm Grove cemetery. Variety Supper. The young ladles of the Baptist choir served a varlety supper in the church parlors ~ Wednesday evening from 6 to 9 o'clock. The attendance Wwas good. Proceeds amounted to about, Burial in Westerly. The funeral of Mrs. Jane Cutler, wife of Joseph Robinson, was held Saturday. A praver service was held at 11 o'clock at the Robinson home on Quoquetaug hill. The services were coneluded at the chapel in Riverbend cemetery, Westerly, followed by burial in the family plot. Rev. Mr. Spaid- ing, pastor of the Road church offi- clated. Miss Ann Main's Funeral. The funeral of Miss Anna Main was held Tuesday at 11 o'clock at the home of her nlece, Mrs. Mary Matn Hol- mer of Quoquetaug hill. * Rev. Charles T. Hatch, pastor of the Methodist Epfscopal church, Mystic, conducied the services. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery, Home from the lsthmus. Charlss Q. Eldredge of Riverview and frederick A. Barnes of Oaklawn arrived Wednesday afternoon from a ¢rip, visiting Porte Rico, Jamaica and Panama, Visiting Class Entertained. The Sunday school classes of Miss C. Louise Harris and Miss Margaret Boothman entertained Saturday eve- ning in the M. E. rooms the members of Ira F. Noyes' Sunday school class of the Methodist church, Mystic, Mu- sic and games were enjoyed. Re- freshments were served. Miss Harris and Miss Boothman were assisted in the serving by Miss Gertrude W. Chapman and- Mrs. Hattle Peckham. Sunday Services. On Sunday morning at the Baptist church the pastor, Rev. Henry B. Anderson, will preach on The Source of Rest. There will be the ugial morning preaching service at the Mathodist church with sermon by the pastor, Rev. Willlam B. Cornish. Rev, W. S. Maclntire, fleld secre- tary of the Lord's Day league of New England, 15 to speak at the Baptist church Sunday evening at 7 oclock. ‘There will be & union service of both churches. ,000 Wortn | $20, Various Items. Ernest W. Brown attended the ses- sion of the Connecticut State Poultry association in Hartford, Capt. and Mrs. John E. Spofford and young daughter Thelma have returned to Brooklyn, N. Y., after a visit to Mrs. Spofford’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Edwin Stapelyn. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Shank and children were over-Sunday guests of Mrs. Shank’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwoon R, Swan of Preston City. ‘Charles Edwin Lamphere s recov- ering from ‘tonisilitis. Miss Amy Bldridge has returned from a visit to her sister, Miss Fran- ces Eldredge, at South Woadstock. Miss Charlotte Johnson, teacher of the intermediate grades of the -Old Mystic achool, has been ill this week with tonisilitls at her home in New London. Mrs. Halsey E. Packer of Mystic has substituted for her, Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Bacon Hut- chins of Lewiston, Me, arrived Tues- day evening for a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Horace O. Williams. Mrs, Grace Hammond of New Lon- don s the guest of her sister, Mrs, Joseph Desley. Mr. and Mrs. George Siswick of Stafford Springs were recent guests of Mr, and Mrs. Bidney Siswick of Main street. Mrs. Stephen A. Brown has been critically Il for the past month from heart trouble, - SALEM Pastor Preaches Second Sermon of Se- ries—Board of Relief in Session. The second sermon of the series preached by Rev. T. A. Willlams, last Sunday morning from the text, “Is not this the Carpenter's son?" proved qulte as interesting dpd helpful as the first. The monthly missionary meeting of the Christian Endeavor society was led by Herbert Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Winfleld Hanney and children, Wellesley and Catherine, vis- ited relatives in Montville this weel. Mrs. Sherwood Miner was the guest of her sister, Miss Hannah Fuller of East Haddam, several days this week. Thomas Murray {s {1l at his home here, Mrs. Ambrose Darling, who has been seriously ill for the past three weeks, is_recovering. The board of relief met in the town hall Thursday. Christian Endeavor day will be cole- trated in the Congregational caurch next Sunday evening. The tipiz Christian Endeavor Ideals. John xv: 1-8, Mrs. Helen Malona will lead. SHUNOC Owners of Woodland Busy—Many At- tend Auction. Rev. H, C, VanHorn of Ashaway, R. 1, occupied the pulpit of the Second Baptist! church, Sunday, delivering a scholarly discourse to an attentive au- dlece, Miss Ella Wheeler was at the organ in the absence of the regular organist, Irving R. Maine and family are moving to tha Crary place here, from North Stonington. Mr. Maine pur- chased the place last fall from H. B. Randall. A number of local farmers attended the auction at the N, W. Stewart farm at_West Ashwillett, Tuesday. Owners of woodland here are hav- ing hundreds of cords of wood cut fof the Westerly market. Jogeph Eccleston of Voluntown 1is visiting friends in this place, Attorney C. L. Stewart of Norwich was In town Saturday. F. B. Moran has disappeared, leav- ing a family behind; his whereabouts 1s_unknown. Slelghing was fatrly good Tuesday, -~ PENDLETON HILL Malcolm Thompson has purchased fine pair of horses in Westerly, The teamsters are busy carting ma- ple to Wheelers crossing for R. B, Wheeler. Mary Chapman attended the teach- ers’ meeting at North Stonington vil- lage Tuesday afterncon. Mrs. C. E. Hillard fs spending this week with hen paren! Me. and Mrs. C. D. Thomp: Bunday School Class—Varisty Sup- per Nets $20. The funeral of Mrs, Flizabeth C. Spicer, widow of William A. Spicer, was held Monday at 2 p. m. at her residence, Rev, Hanry E, Anderson, pastor of the Wirst Groton church, Old Mystic, of which Mrs, Spicer was 2 member, conducted the services. The bearers were Clark Whitford, Perry Eidredge, Horace O, Williams and Susan Cooke attended the dance at the Wheeler high school Tuesday eve- ning. Irving Button and family spent Sunday at Homer Kinney's. Mrs, George Childs and daughter Emily are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Miner. Mre. Childs and dlng:;rwfifl soon join her husband in ja. . Her brother Herbert intends to accompany her, - NIANTIC Westerly Speaker to Address Union Meeting—Funeral of Nehemiah Gates —Death of Two Members of Spirit- ualists’ Association. Attorney S. H. Davis of Westerly, R. I, will deliver an address on temper- ance at 7.30 Sunday evening in the Methodist Eplscopal church under the auspices of the Woman's Christian Temperance union. This.will be a un- fon service and the congregations of the several different churches have been invited to attend. Funeral of Nehemiah Gates. The funeral services of Nehemiah Gates were held Friday afternoon at 1.30 at the Gates residence in Penn- sylvania avenue. A short service was condueted at the Methodist church at 2 p. m. Rev. Jerome Greer, pastor of the church, of which the deceased was a member, officiated. Mr. Gates is survived by his wife, two daughters, Misses Mary and Almeda Gates, and & €on, Alvin Gates, residing in Barre, Vt. Mr. Gates was T4 years of age. He came to Niantic about 11 years ago from Waterford. Nicholas H. Fogg. The funeral services of Nicholas H. Fogg were held in Southington Tues- day afterncon at 230. Burlal was in Oak Hill cemetery. Mr. Fogg was a staunch Spiritualist, well _known throughout the state’ and at Pine Grove, where he was a summer visitor for 20 years. Mr. Fogg held a num- ber of offices in the Connecticut Spirit- ualist Camp Meeting association which met in the grove during the summer. He took part in the Spiritualist ser- vices which were held at the rostrum. Mrs. Togg died about two years ago. Mr. Fogg s survived by {wo -sons, cholas J. and Willard Fogg, and by two daughters, Mrs, Nellie Wright and Miss Nettie Fogg, of Southington. B. W. Taft. Bezealeel W. Tait, who dled at his home, No. 266.Summit street, Willl- mantic, Sunday, was well known here, especially among the few remaining Spiritualists in the Pines. Mr. Taft was the founder of the first Spiritualist soclety in Willimantic. * He is_sur- vived by his wife and five daughters. Mr. Taft spent one day last summer at the Ripley cottage in Pine street. Personal Mention. Gilbert Coates of Uncasville was a caller here Thursday. J. E. Hurle was a business caller in New London Friday. G. W. Miller of Hartford is visiting relatives here. Frank Aston of Middletown was looking after his property in the Pines Tuesday. Arthur Montrose has secured a posi- tion in Sherman, Cal. Albin Hagstrom of Norwich was calling on relatives in this place Sun- day. James Slate, formerly employed here, was visiting friends in the village on Thursday event LEFFINGWELL Mrs. Silas Leffingwell Entertains on Birthday—Personal Items. Thomas and Frank Leffingwell filled their ice houses last week. Elmer Stone spent Sunday with friends in Preston. Sunday caller in this place. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Whiking of Norwich were guests Sunday of J. C. Leffingwell. The meeting which was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gard- ner, Sunday afternoon, was well tended. Rev. T. H. Peabody was the speaker. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Elliott Dolbeare tomorrow (Sunday) at 3 o'clock. Birthday Party. The most enjoyable party of the season Wwas at the home of Mr. end Mra, Bilas Leffingwell at East Great Plain, Tuesday evening, when nearly sixty friends and neighbors gathered in honor of Mrs. Leffingwells birth. day. The evening passed altogether too quickly for the Inerry party. Danc- ing was enjoyed until a late hour, the music being furnished by Charles ist. Refreshments consisting of sand- wiches, cake and cocoa were served. The hostess was the reciplent of man: lovely presents, among them being a muff and a large parior lamp. The party, which consisted of friends from Norwich, Yantic and this place, depart- ed wishing the hostess many happy re- turns of the day. Warren Tanner and Wiliam Gard- ner spent Sunday in Ekonk. FITCHVILLE Rev, Peter H. McClean to Address Holy Name Society—Rapid Tramsit to Yantic. Mrs. George Adams was ealling on relatives in Uncasville Thursday. Mr, and Mrs. Edward Price of Nor- wich spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs Albert Harris. Miss Annie Brady was a recent guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Fields, 24, of Norwich Town. Rev. Father P. H. McClean, who for a number of vears was curate in S John's church here, will lecture in S John's church on Feb. 11, at 3 o'cloc in the interests of the Hely Name so- clety. Autobus to Yantio. An addition has been made to the assengers between this place and gnn[ic, the new comveyance being a 1912 five passenger touring car. Rumor says thet a 14 passenger bus is on i ‘way here to carTy passengers until the arrival (?) of the Hartford-Norwich trolley car: NORTH FRANKLIN. Entortainment for® Groton Guest— Lobanon Man Buys Johnson Farm. Saturday afternoon and evening Mrs. Estella Lathrop entertained 18 friends in honor of Miss Lucy Palmer of Groton. Mr. and Mrs. . H. Race and Miss Florence Hoffman attended the C. E social at Lebanon Tuesday evening. Miss Amy Lillie of Hartford spent the week end at her home here. Johnson Farm Sold. Oliver Johnson has sold his farm to Herbert Ward of Lebanon. Tthel were in Hartford Tuesday. Mrs. Emily Date is recovering from {llness. rée:‘dm and Arthur Arnold of Willl- mantic visited their sister, Mrs, Reu- ben Manning, Sunday. VOLUNTOWN. Leap Year Social Provides Diversion Representative Grenier and Family Move to Jewett City. There was a fair sized crowd in at- tendance at the leap year social given by the ladies of St. Thomas’ parish on Saturday evening in Union hall. The feature which caused much merriment was the leap year privilege of selecting partners for the varfous dances. Music ‘was furnished by the following orches- tra: Joseph Gravelin, violin: Joseph TLaBonne, Jr, cornet, and Miss Hilda Groves, lem Prof. Charles Albro The Morrissey spent the ‘Taftyille, Rev. R P. mack of tha ok | Raymond Brittin of Norwich was a | at- | Rathbun, Adam and S. W. Leffingwell, | violinists, and Austin Rathbun, pian- | number of conveyances for carrying | Mrs, A. T. Browning and daughter | where he assisted at the forty hours’ devotion. fionors at Whist. The weekly meeting of the Home Whist club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, E. E. Clarke. The prize winners were: Ladies—First, Miss Bertha Lewis: second, Mrs, James Mc- Guire; gentlemen—First, John N. Lewis; second, James McGuire. Many at Church Supper. There was a well attended chicken pie supper held at the home of Simon Brown for the benefit of the Baptist church. As a result a good sum will be added to the church treasury. The usual weekly service was held at the Baptist church Thursday even- ing. Services this week at St. Thomas’ church include Friday, Feast of the Purification, ndlemas day, mass .;_ today (Saturday), Feast se, mass at 8 a. m.; evening service at T o'clock, with blessing of throats according to the ancient cus- tom of the church. Moving to Jewett City. Azarie Grenier having resigned as manager of Dearnley & Clarke's local store, after many years, has moved his household goods to Jewett City, where he will make his home, having enter- ed into partnership with U. H. Des- rosiers in the clothing business, Mr. and Mrs. Greniers' departure from town is deeply regretted by the many friends they 'have made while here. Mr. Grenier held a prominent place in politics, having served the town as rep- resentative in the last legislature. He acted as moderator at the last town meeting. Mr. Grenler will be succeed- ed as manager of the store by his cleric, Fred Dawley, who has been with the firm for the past seven years. His promotion is a reward for falthful ser- Vices. Joseph LaBonne, Jr., of Jewett City was the guest Saturday and Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. David O. Groves. George E. Smith and John A. Godek were in Jewett City Tuesday. NORTH STONINGTON Interesting Features of Meeting—Wheeler School Reception. Fellowship Students’ Rev. J. H. Adams spent Sunday out { of town. His pulpit was occupied in the morning by Alexander Smith, su- perintendent of the People's mission of sterly, ar ing by Rev Luclan Drur Rev. Lucian Drury preached in Avondale last Sunday afternoon. Fellowship Meeting. In spite of the siorm of Wednesday morning there was a fairly good at- tendance at the fellowship meeting held with the local Congregational church, #The‘ sermon was delivered by Rev. W. F. White of Ledyard. During the in- termis on a fine dinner was served by the of the entertaining church | The afternoon was devoted to a di: cussion of the subject The Layman's Responsibility to the Church. This was ticipated in by the presiding officer f the meeéting, Deacon Charles K. | Willlams, and the following lay | rth Stonington, Cu ¢ and Burdick of Avon- a by Revs. Lucian Drury, G palding, Jr, J. O. Barrows, J. L. Peacock and F. . Hollister. Students’ Reception. The students of the Wheeler school | gave a reception to their you | friends in the school building Tuesds | evening. The patronesses were Mrs. Edward Man, Mrs. J. D. Avery and | Mrs. C. P. Kendall. Music was fur- { nished by the Ideal orchestra of West- | erly and dancing was enjoyed New England Supper. The ladies “of the Third Baptist church gave a New England supper Friday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Park. Charles B. Caswell is 11l Allison Maine, who has been in poor | health for some time, is not as well as usual. b; HAMBURG Meeting of Literary Circle—L. B. S. Elects Officers. | = M. Oakes went to New Haven s the first of the weel. Miss Violet Oleson was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Swain Pierson the first of the week. Mrs. Frank Gage of Norwich visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs, L, D. Hard- ing, last week. John Tiffany harvested his ice Sat- urday. The Literary circle was well attend- ed last week Friday evening. Miss May Harding spent the week end with her parents in Sterling City. Officers of L. B. S, At a meeting of the L. B. S. Wednes- 7, Jan. 31st, the officers elected were President, Mrs. C. M. Peck; vice presi- dents, Mrs. William Sawyer and Mrs, ‘Willlam Anderson secreta and John Tiffany; direct- resses, Mrs. M. E. Huntley, Mrs, Ly- man Harding, Mrs. James Lord, Mrs. William Marvin; committee on enter- | tainment, Miss Miza Warner, Mrs. | Charles Chappells, Mrs, Harold Rey- | nolds. Refreshments were served. Supervisor H. A. Kinnie was in town | 1ast week visiting schools. | William Latham has completed his | work for the E. E. Dickinson company. { BETHEL Rev. R for a few Puree for Rev. and Mrs. Frank Cham- berlain in Honor of Silver Wedding Anniversary. In honor of their 25th wedding anni- versary, the friends and neighbors of {Rev. and Mrs. Frank Chamberlain gathered at their hospitable home Fri- day evening. The surprise was to have been the 16th of December, 1911, but | owing to the absence of Mrs. Chamber- lain they were unable to meet until the 26th of January. There were about 30 | in attendance. The evening was passed in a delightful manner, Mr. and Mrs. | Chamberlain entertaining in their usu- |al pleasing way. Sandwiches, cake, cheese and coffee were served to the guests, after which R. H. Young pre- sented the host and hostess a well filled purse showing the respect and esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Cham- berlain are held by the people, CLARK’S FALLS Jerry Duro and gon-in-law Evans and family have moved to one of Al- fred M. Clark’s tenements. Postmaster E. D. Chapman was the guest of S. Frank Palmer Sunday af- ternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson D. Maine were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Maine over Sunday. Mr. Maine is one of the crew of surfmen at Watch Hill life saving statfon and resides on West street, Westerly. Joseph Plerce and Herbert Walker are to cut cordwood for Horace Palm- er. Mrs. Guy Marra has been 111 CAMPBELL’S MILLS C. H. Barber is at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Green are visit- Ing their son, George Green, at the Campbell farm, Ekonk. James H. Dixon has filled his ice- house with 10 inch foe, Rev. W. Quayle held a meeting at the schoolhouse Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance. Jobn Saunders is no better. A n:mm'ot farmers h:ra lost a part o vegetables by haying i 4 - MONTVILLE Cantata Pleases Audience of 135— School and Library Mesting Held at “Palmer Memorial Hall. The cantata, The Captive, rendered by the young people in the Union Baptist church Sunday evening, was deeply interesting and enjoyed by an audience of 1! Both the music by the large chorus and the speaking theme of the cantata was missionary. Mrs. George C. Chappell, the appoint- ed leader of this missionary meeting, arranged the cantata and trained the young people in rehearsal, The parts were taken as follows: The Captive, Mies Henrietta Grid- ley; Spirit of Darkness, Mrs. E. C. Ohapman; Voice of China, Miss Ge- trude Olson; Spirits of Truth, the Misises Hilma Rosenlund, Ella Rosen- lund, Grace M. Wood and Ethel L. 'Wood; Voice of Song, Miss Minnie Chapel; Spirit of Light, Miss Marion Henry; Voice of India, Miss Florence Chapman; Voice of China, Miss Je- neva Smith; chorus, Fred J. Hope, Frank Sawyer, William McKenzie, Roy Woodmansee, Rev. G. C. Chappell, Mrs. Waiter Jeffers, Mrs. Chapman, Miss Lydia Olson, Miss Nellie Chapman, Miss Helma Rosenlund, Miss Blla Ro- enlund, Miss Geneva Smith, Miss Minne Chapel, Miss Ethel Wood, Mis: Marion Henry. Prof. Fred Spence and Miss Florence Chapman assisted with violins and Mrs. Chappell pre- sided at the piano. Local Note: Misses Gertrudo Rogers and Maude A. Wood of the Willimantic normal spent Sunday at their homes here, Miss Ethel Boynton and friend from Norwlch spent Sunday at Mrs, Frank Miner's. The fine skating was enjoyed Ly the young people Saturday. A town teachers’ meeting was held at Uncasville last Friday afternoon. C. E. Social. A Christian Endeavor social was held in the chapel of the Unfon Bap- tist church Fri ay evening, Many of the members appeared in costume rep- resenting _the Flower Girl, Spring, Martha Washington, etc. Ice cream was served Mitchell, School and Library Meeting. A school and library meeting held at Palmer Memorial hall Thifrs- day eveningat 7.30. The speakers were Charles S. Comstock, George S. Palm- by the president, Mrs, | ¢r of New London, Mrs. Frederick A, ohnson or Uncasville, Milss Glady: Latimer and Rev. George C. Chappell played two plano and flue duets, La Serenata by G. Braga and Sehnsucht Der Semmerin by Ole Bull; Miss La imer played two piano selections, an Prof. Fred Spencer, Rev. George Chappell and Miss Latimer played a trio, I'ree Masons’ March, Has Gone South. Albert Johnson, who has spent the fall and part of the winter with her [y sister, Mrs. Harriet Edmunds, has gene south for the rest of the winter. Miss Carrie ‘Wood, who is spending | the winter with relatives in Norwich, spent the week end at her home here, returning home Monday morning, MOHEGAN Mr. and Mrs. Sturgls. and children of New London were guests of Mrs, Bmms " Baker 'Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Lamoine of Notwich were Sunday guests of Mrs. Baker. Jullan Harris of Norwich calied on friends in this place Sunday. Miss Emma F. Baker of New Lon- don was the guest Sunday of Mohe- gan friends. Anson Dolbeare of Boston was hore for a few days. Roecoe Skeesucks was fn Norwioh the first of the week. Henry Doibeare was in New Lon- don Saturday. Captain Vars s sick. The ladies of Mohegan sre getting |ready for a supper and entertainincnt. | | PRESTON Rev. N, B. Prindle held a meoting at {John O, Peckham’'s Wednesday even- There was a good attendance, being held for a State Grange, was entertalned at |Chester Barnes' recently. Misg Bessie and Lynwood Crary vis- ited relatives in Providence over Sun- day. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brewn of Greeneville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Atterbusy. Walter McClimon was in Hartford Thursday. "~ OAKDALE. Rev. Mr. Frink of Norwich preached in the Montyille Center Congregationel church on Sunday from Acts 4:12. Mr. Frink will occupy the pulplt agaln pext Sunday. The Ladies’ Social union met at the home of Mrs. John Dolbear on Thurs- day afternoon. Severa] from this place attended the meeting held In the interests of educa- tion in Palmer Memortal hall, Paimer- town, on Thursday evening. * A. J. Fox iz on the sick lst. . John Carney, who has been sick, is gomewhat tmpr LAUREL GLEN Mrs., Willlam Main entertained ths Ladies' society of Pendleton Hill last week Friday. Thomas Wheeler was a visitor in Tomaquag Valley Sunday. Howard Main was at North Stoning- ton Tuesduy. ‘William Main and John Geer wers n Ashaway Wednesday Rev. Mr. Van Horn of Ashaway preached in the chapel Sunday. Mrs, Walter James is at the home of her parents for a visit of two weeks. BOZRAH Mr. and Mrs. George Lathrop and Mr. and Mrs, Stone of Portland, Me., were guests at Edwin E. Lathrop's Sunday. F. R. Starkev of the Norwich Y. M. ©. A. spoke In the Congregational chureh g\.\ndt)’ on the Men and Re- liglon Forward Movement. Mrs. Grace Rose was at her home over Sunday. The. rollcall and church in the town hall Thursday e well attended. ~Refreshments were served. o BREWSTER'S NECK. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Patridge and children, Edith and Nannie, were the ter, Mrs. Charles E. Patridge. Daniel Fowler of to the drawbridge recently. Mrs. William T. Austin was the guest Thursday of her aunt, Patridge. been ill, {s recovering. NORTH LYME Mrs, Willlam Sisson visited friends in Groton and Bast Lyme this week. last Thursday. guests Sunday of Mre. Patridge’s sis- | or any throat or luni Master Kingdon Macomber, who has{ of the coming peril. M. J. Stark was a Middletown visitor | ceived Because it's for One Thing Only, and Norwich People Appreciate This Nothing can be good for everything. Doing one thing well brings sucoess. Dosn's” Kidney Pills do one thing showed much training and talent. The fonly. They help siek kidneys. They relleve backache, kidney and bladder trouble. Here In Norwich evidence to prowd it. D. J. Brown, ¢ Summer St., Norwich, Conn,, says: “ “The resuits that followed the use e Doan's Kidney Pills fn my case wers entirely satistaotory. I procured this remedy at N, D, Sevin & Son's Drug Stors and it proved effective In strenth ening my kidneys and relieving other symptoms of kidney trouble.” (Statement given August 27, 1908.) STILL PRAISES DOAN'S On July 22, 1911, Mr. Brown addeds “I atill hold a high opinion of Doan's Kidney Pills and confirm the publia statement I gave In their praies some years ago, Kidney trouble and I have been strangers for & long time." For sale by all dealers. Price §0 cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffal, New York, sole agents for the United States, Remember the name — Doan's —and take no other. ey LEONARD BRIDGE Busy Bees Hold Social — Delinquent Taxpayers Brought to Time. ‘fhe Busy Bees had a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Car= penter Friday evening. Henry J. Williams was in Waterbury Saturday™ James A. Randall and family spent Saturday at Luther Spaulding’s. D. H. Leonard is spending the re- mainder of the winter with his ter, Mrs. Willlam Little, near Prowhd dence. Prodding Delinquents. Delinquent taxpayers are being look ed after by the comstabies fu the veri« ous socleties, Trank Sisson is at L. A, Schroedters tor the present Skating has been s favorite pastimd - with the young people, and mightls parties have been the ordar. ASHWILLETT Olto Anderson and sons have measty finished & driveway arcumd thelr ' vate lnks, with seversl bost l-; » in it. William Morgea of LeMagwell spesd Sunday with pesents here. Arthur Morgaa is at his home for & tew days. A fow attended the auction of Chartes Stewart at Northwest Coraer Tuews | day. % | “Otto Anderson retuened Boms fromi . New York last week from sttending - the funeral of” his DI E. A. Andergon caughit'1s o of pickerel through the ice one day week. The friends of Thomas F., Champlin of Hopkinton are glad (o learn he is able to be out again. WATERFORD Mrs. William Copeland was an over- Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox at Noank. Mr. and Mrs. H. Willis Manwaring Mre. Frank Howard and sons, Palmer and Thurston, spent a part of last Sunday at Buena Viam, guests . of friends. Leonard F. Willlams is serlousty Wi at_West Neck, ‘W, L. Driscoll of Granitevilie was & business caller in East Lyme Wednos- day. Mr. and Mrs. T B. Young were oall4 ers at Buena Vista ihis week. Windham County WAUREGAN Witd Ducks in the River—Death of Mrs. Rebecca Patterson Resufis from Fall on the Ice. A number of wiid ducks have beem lying in the open water south of the Quinebaug river bridge the past week. Mrs. Jobn Philllps is a guest of hew parents in New Hampshire. Joseph Buthilier, who has been il is able to be out, much improved. Funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Patterson. The funeral of Mrs. Rebecca Pate terson was held at her home, in Wau-~ regan Monday. 29, many friondw and relatives attending, The services wer conducted by Rev. Mr. Sternes of Putnam. A quartette sung two selec< tions, Beautiful Tsle of Somewhere; and Shall We Meet Beyond the Riv- er. Burlai was In the family plot at Central Village. Mrs, Patterson's death was caused by a broken hip, the result of a fall on the ice Sunday, Jan. 21. She dled Friday, the 26th, surrounded by her family. $he has been & resident off Wauregan for nearly forty years and was loved and respected by all who knew ‘herfl She lived a quief, sympa- thetic home life, and will be muek miseed. She leaves three childrem, Mrs, Henry N. Wood of South Covei- try, Mrs, Jda B. Burgess and Willlam Pattergon of Weuregan; also two sis- i e S an 3 o t busband led some 34 years ago. Sorious Objestions. objections to Mon. OfMie. J:h-,fi: new senstor from Kem- \ pletely cured me.” o, relisble medicine for | 50c and §1. Trial bottle free. I Norwich was down [teed by The Lee & Osgood Co, Shocking Sounds. Mrs. Charles|in the earth are sometimes heard be- fore errible that warn e .udllll" weie 2 kind. That or Emmwnmi attention if you would g o8, Bright's disease. Take at once and best £ kidney _and Messrs. Sisson and Strong filed their | Peter - icehouse with 15 inch ice Chere is to be & recentiy. i