Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 24, 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 GALES FERRY Business Session of Epworth League Valentine Social—Notes and Per- sonals. A guarterly bt session of the Epworth league held last week at the A the close of the Thursday ice It was voted to increase the yearly dues of the active members of the league. It was also voted to provide fund from the treasury of the league 1 the purchase of floral tributes, end $7 was given ‘for church benev- olences, Rufus Hurlbutt wes appoint- ed historian of the league. Mys. Franklin H. Brown of Nor- ich called on friends at the Ferry on Monday. Mrs. William Brooks of Hartford has m a recent guest of her moth- Mrs. Delphine Fish. Miss Florence Hurlbutt was an over Surday guest of Miss Mildred Hand n 5 New London. Entertained Reading Club. Reading club was entertained Vriday afternoon by Miss Sarah Aatimer, there being an increased at- tendance at the session. The readers r the afternoon were Miss Latimer, ss Laura Perkins and Mra. Court- and Colver. The reading began t the last meeting was completed and rddard's lecture on Norway taken up. Valentine Party. Miss Mildred Voorhees gave a val- arty at the home of her par- Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Voorhees, children of the village school m Valentine's day, entertaining from 8§ o'clock. Guests were also in tendance from Norwich, Uncasville and Groton. Nathan A. Gibbs of Norwich was a r at his summer bome on Satur- afternoon. Patriotic Social. A patriotic evening was observed m Friday under the auspices of the Epworth league at the M. E. church, h esiry being appropriately decor- ted for the occasion with patriotic ca 1ay emblems. The followihg programme f musical selections and reacings waus | endered Many duet, Historical Pageant, Mrs, Eugene Lakcntaine, Miss Alice Satter- lee; solo, Red, White and Blue, Rev. Wilson Harrison; solo, Patriotism, Miss Florence B. Hurlbutt; reading, poem, The Parson's Daughter, Mrs. Harlan N. Newbury; solo, Beautifui flag, Miss Ruth M. Lawson; reading, I'he Crulge of the Romeo (a true story by ¥. R. H.), Mrs. Courtland E. Col- ver; solo, Cherry Ripe; Miss Grace A Chapman; reading, My Captain, Rufus W. Hurlbatt; plano solo, Alumni Ke- union, Miss Jennie J. Perkins; hymn, America. Guessing contests, ir. keeping, with the spirit of the occasion, with plc- ture taking in silhouettes by Miss Florence Huributt were other features of the evening’s entertainment, follow- ed by retreshments. Miss Grace Chap- man and Rufus Hurlbutt were award- ed the prizes in the guessing contests. LEFFINGWELL | Party in Honer of Miss M. Bentiey— Personal Items. Raymond Brittin of Norwich was a recent caller at Mr. and Mrs. Charles I Rathbun's. Mr. and Mrs. George Sheldon of East Great Plain were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Leffingwell. Harry Wilcox of Jewett City was a recent visitor at the parsonage,. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel C. Beepe were guests Sunday of Norwich relatives, Miss Edith Leffingwell spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Charles Ellis at West Plain. Harry Palmer, who hag been work- ing at Preston Plains, returned to his home in this place Tuesday. Mesars, Albert Ross and Frank Lef- fingwell, who have bsen confined to | their homes by illness, are able to be out. Mr. and Mrs. Charles 1. Rathbun were guests of Mry. Harriet Willlams ! ef Norwich Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Leffingwell Entertain. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Leffiugwell of East Great Plain gave a party at their Nome Feb. 15th in honor of Mrs, Lef- Angwell's niece, Miss M. Bentley, of Whits Rock. Guests wers present from Yantle, Salem, Norwich and Lef- fingwell. A most delightful time was enjoyed. Dancing was the feature of #he evening. Games were also. played. Late in the evening refreshments were merved. The merry party departed, all declaring Mr. und Mrs. Lefingwell ideal entertainers. LEONARD BRIDGE Judge A. G. Kneeland Attends Hartford Meeting—Personal Mention. R, L. Cummings was a recent visitor n Willimantic. Mre. Alfred Hughes of Providence is visiting her mother, Mrs, Hasa, of this piace. Judme A G. Kneeland was in Hart- ford attending the judges’ meeting re- centiy. Miss Dmily Watrous is visiting rel- atives in Willimantic. Migs [ena Manwaring, who teaches In Cromwell, spent Saturday and Son- day at her homa in this piac: . A. Stiles has a large force of men sutting cordwood in the swamp near Fizetar cometery. Mra. Arthur Cox is visiting her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Mills. 1. A. Manwaring was In Colchester Monday. Miss Bdla Williams s visiting her =aunt, Mrs. F. G. Stark. Mrs, O. A. Nettleton and daughter Grace are visiting the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Kneeland. Mr. Newberry and sister Lizzie are visiting at George Watrous', LEBANON Pleasant Whist in Grange Hall—Small Notes of iecal Importance. ‘ A dance was held In Graugé hall on Thursday evenlng of lust week, On Friday sveaing of last week, a = ul whist ‘party was held in ¢ hall. Seventeen tables were ; el Al Th- cloee of ‘the evening, wiches, cake and coffee were serv- The commities in charge of the i consisted of Mrs. Arthur Hewilt, ] Mrs. Pulty, Mrs. Karl Bishop and Mra bert Sweet. The first gen- tleman’s prize was won by Arthur Hewitt, secord by Frank Perkins. Mrs. Trank Periine won the fGrst lady's Rk wood and Mixa Florenc The congolation prizes was | were received by Otto L. Pultz and Miss A committee was appointed to ar- range for another similar affair, in the This committee consists of Mrs. M. S. W, Throop, Mrs. Ervin Hewitt, Mrs. Frank Fowler and Mrs, near future, Ml ldred Larson. David Pitcher. Rev, ducted the servic Mr. Clar of Canterbury con- at the First Con UNCASVILLE Former Postmaster Hurlbut to Move to Hartford—Ladies’ Aid Soeciety Meets—Winter Favorable for Rural Carrier. Lewis LaBounty, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A, LaBounty, has scarlet fever. sewis IHurlbut has sold his home to Charles Carlson. Mr. Hurlbut, who has been postmaster for about 16 years, has recently resigned and will move to Hartford about April 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chapman and gregational church Sunday morning. L Mra. The Junior Iindeavor meeting was | ¢hild of Norwich were week end vis- led by Clavion Williams. At this | }1oT8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. meeting, prizes were given to “Cl iy Churoh. ten the society, received fifty The h W wh son, say Mrs, Amos Loomi; mig spent Sunda Mrs, Wurner of F Sundu | On Sunday, Dr. John Taylor of New | London was the guest of his mother, | Mass, Re jonvill « led L. Williams and Charles Sweet, #ccordance with the credit system of each of the boys having credits, ‘hristian BEndeavor meeting by~ the lookeut committee, nsists of M S. Loomis, with anklin. Notes and Personals. e on Taylor. Brown is B, Sunday, Hartford. Ralph recent business trip to New York. During the violent wind storm Wed- section of the | roof of the Larn on the Edward Gibls nesday night, Rovall a large place was removed. Miss Bertha Perry don is a guest of Mrs. N. B. Rovall | | | The annual meeting of the Ladies’ home of Mr: Ald_was at Mr week, is now at L, Large Attendance at Auction at Geer Farm—George Barr Dies in Bridge- . B. Royall Miss Augusta Pember, who has been for the past port. W. o of New held the at Thursday afternoon. N. B. Royall's L. Danielson’s. GOSHEN Thomas of - Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Fish and daughter, Miss Fan- nie Fish of Mystic, are guests at the Ihome of Deacon James Y. Thomas. Two Days' Auction at Geer Farm. There was a large number at the auction at Fair View.farm, on Goshen Tucsday, hill, coming s Hattie Robin- Tucker and N. S. Loomis, The topic was ‘N‘o and Yes, when to them.” with Master | and Miss Dorothy Loo- her mother, spending the week end ot her home in Mansfield, Smith preached at Tn- | and has spent a part of this week in Springfirld and has returned from a T.on- been spending a few days with friends in the vicinity William Fetherson, who received a severe wound while coasting, is im- proving: although the wound is heal- ing, it will be several weeks before ha will be able to use his leg. Mrs. Henry Phelps of Norwich was at her home in this village for a brief | visit the first of the week. Jeremiah Haley is confined to his | home by iliness. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Chapman are entertaining Mrs. Chapman’s father, Clarence O. Manchester, of New York. Mr, and Mrs. Joseph St. Germain, Jr., were in Taftville Sunday attend- | ing the funeral of Mrs. St. Germain's Mary Sweet entertained her | mother, Mrs. Michaud. 4 ifton Sweel, with his friend, | Mrs. 'Louis Hammond of Pequot is I"erguson of New Britain, last |spending the week with relatives in | New Bedford. Entertained Ladies’ Aid Society. Mrs. L. A. Comstock entertained the Quaker Hill Baptist church Ladies" Aid society Wednesday afternoon at | her home at Hiiltop. { Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Beebe of Buena Vista farm were guests of friends in Niantic Sunday. Leander Chapel’s Funeral. The funeral of Leander Chapel, whose death occurred Saturday, was held from his residence on Monday fternoon. The Rev. H. T. Arnold of orwich, acting pastor of the Montyille Center church, conducted the services, | assistad by the Rev. G. C. Chappell. | The bearers were Edwin S. Henry, Jo- seph Killeen, Fred 1. Phillips, George O. Allen. Mr. Chapel was the son, of Daniel Chapel and Mary Whipple | Chapel and was born in Chesterfield | March 26, 1841, the oldest of a Yamily of four children. He was a member of the Montville Center Congregational church, also of several societies. John Hope is critically ill i pneumonia. Florence Johnson friends in Mystle, Mail Carrier Loses No Trips. This winter, although =o excessively cold, has been the first winter during | the eight years and a half that it has been established that the rural carrier, T. B. Tooker, has been able to make his entire route without losing a trip, ex- cept on two days he was disabled by being thrown from his wagon when his horse ran awa; The route covers 24 miles apd lies in- some paris of it through the windiest portion of the with is the guest of g Many | town. In the efght previous years the miles from the surrounding towns. = 2 X 2 Tames B Hh o e mie: | sn0w has been banked S0 high that on and Frank H. Noyes of Lebanon were ‘When night came there was $till a large list of chattels yet to be sold, including household furni- ture, farming implements, hay, grain, and stock. through Wednesday, and there was a £ood number in attendance. regret of a large number of friends and neighbors leave town. auctioneers, Norwich, A handsome new clock, ‘purchased by the Y. P. ‘The sale continued that Mrs. Geer is 8, C. E. and placed the lecture room at the church, greatly appreciated. Early this week word was received of the death of Gorge Burr of Bridge- port, brother of Rev. Marcus Burr of = eath of George Burr. this place. Bad Weather Compels Postponement of Social—Freezing Toes Cause of LISBON Gangrene, Fred Church, whe has been very ill with pneumonia and pleurisy, is im- proving. Mrs. W. S, New York city It is the She will reside with her daughter, Mrs, William Bulkeley, in Foote recently returned from a vistt of several weeks with one or two occasions in each winter he has lost a trip or been -unable to cover the whole distance. E. I. Browning, who recently sold his farm, on April 1st will move into the house owned by his mother, Mrs. Ida Browning. Library Started. Mre. Albert Avery is chairman of a committee appointed by the Cheer Sunshine soclety which has re- cently started a lbrary for the purpose of loaning books to the Invalids and shut-ins of the society. Ovide Brouillard of Pequot has ob- tained employment in Norwich. Washington Party. The Good Cheer Sunshine society gave a Washington party Thursday evening at the Baptist church., Mrs. Frederick E. Comstock had the super- vision. The members of the Beatrice Mansfleld society 6f New London were invited to attend. NORTH STONINGTON Grange Decides to Purchase Tryon Farm—Farewell Reception for Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Adames. all to in is Rev, J. H. Adams preached at ondale Sunday afternoon. Grange Buys Farm. Av- relatives in Bridgeport, Wilton and A special meeting of the grange on Monday evening ratified the purchase B. Palmer, Jr, and son | of the farm of George W. Trvon and Mrs. Earle are gues(s of Mrs. Paimer’s par- ents, Mr, and Mrs, David Snow, ir J. Mansfleld. The social which was to have beem heid at the parsonage Thursday eve- ning was postponed because of the the condition of the ‘The frost has broken through cold wave and roads. in many places. Entertains Neighbors. Since purchasing a post card magic Jantern, Arthur TXdmunds has been en- tertaining his neighbors evenings with free axhibitions. Gangrene from Frozen Toes. Fred XKendall, Kendall of this place, the Backus hospital Sunday, where he | is receiving treatment for gangrene in | i his foot, a of H. taken brother wag cauged primarily by his toes frozen several weeke ago. Grange Cenfers Daarses Interesting Speeches—Avery Family Mov At was se; the rved, to Sawyer Farm. regular meoting of Bozrah grange, the third and fourth degrees were conferred upon seven candidatss, Two applications wers received. er the initiation a baked-bean supper Worthy Master Bishop acted as toastmaster and many aponded. the Connecticut Brother Benjamin Davis ing remarks concerning college life, Tarle C. Herrick of Norwich spent a few days recently with Leroy La- throp. Dr. Nathan Johnson spent Tuesday Local Notes. at Charles A. Gager's. Miss Alice A. Bishop was the guest of Mrs, Alice Abell of Norwich Town over Washington's birthday. George Ingalle has moved his saw- mill from the Spicer lot to one on the Gardner Avery farm. Charles moved to the Sawyer farm on Bozrah streat, which they recently purchased Mre, Lizzle Syme has gone to Mid- Avary and family “NORTH LYME dletown for o month's stay. About fifty friends and neighbors of Mr, and Mrs. C. F. Jewett gathered at | their home Monday avening and gave Various games were played during the evening | them genuine surprise. and refreshments were served. A condor can-exist without food 40 Aave, the le under the cumsiances will exist 20 day having and Hears Aft- re- agricultural college was present and made some iterest- have me cire chose Charles Brown, George D. Coats and Charles E. Hillard to re- ceive the deed and hold the property. Rev. F. M. Hollister officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Lucy Slocum, held in the Second Baptist church Wednes- The Wi £ | ment whic as to have been given Wednesday evening by the pupils of the village district school, on account of the storm, was postponed to Fri- day afternoon, Farewell Reception. | A farcwell reception will be tendere: ashington birthday entertain- | Rev. and Mrs. J. . Adams, who ar 3.1 soon to lea town, this (Saturday) io | evening, at residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Chapman The Ladies' society of the Baptist church was entertained Tuesday by Mrs. D, F. Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Maine of Nor- wich were in town Sunday. ASHWILLETT Pickerel Carried Home by New York Visitors. | . Otto Anderson and sons entertained | C. W. Vennehy and the celebrated D: { Thomas of Brooklyn, N. Y., for three days the past®week. They went fish- ing through the ice and caught 15 pounds of pickerel which they carried of | home with them. sented her a purse of $35.50 through the kindness of Mrs. E. S. Levine. Homer Kinnie is able to be out after being confined to the bed and house for a week or more. Martin Monsees is at his work after two weeks’ iliness. Mrs. Delia Partelo is visiting friends in Rixtown. Otto Anderson is having the Sheffeld house, so-called, newly decorated in- side and out. The rains of the week have softened the ‘road. So that there are many holes in them. COLUMBIA Dramatic Club Presents Play .in An- dover and Coventry—Rev. John §. Porter Collects Funds for Mi Building. Stewart Webster and siater, Mra, Watking, and daughter of Rerlin were with the family of Lester J. Hutchins over Sunday. Mrs. Anson Hyde has been eral duys. feal. l Mr. and Mrs. Everelt Bosworth of Hartford visited Mrs. Bosworth's par. ill for Her condition is erit- Good | Friends of Mrs. Ida Eccleston pre- | ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. 41 Kneeland, of this place, recently. Mrs, Robert H. Hall of Bast Hamp- ton has been vigiting her mother and sister, Mrs. Hunice Hunt and Miss Nellie Hunt. Notwithstanding the great depth which the frost has reached the pres- ent winter, the roads in some places are already breaking through to such an extent that in one instance a horse was thrown down and the wagon broken. Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Abramson of Paterson, N. J., are visiting friends in telaia place, where they formerly resid- Miss Harriet K. Porter spent Wash- ington’s birthday with friends at Smith college, Northampton, Mass. Dramatic Club Presents Play. The W. S. 8. E. Dramatic club gave their play, Oak Farm, to a full house in Andover last week Friday evening. The club netted about $14, which has been added to their fund for improve- ment of Utley Hill. Friday evening of this w22k they played at Coventry, and are to be at Hebron later. Needs $6,000 fcr Mission Building. Rev. John S. Porter, for uany vears in the foreign misslonary fleld at Prague, who has heen spending nearly a year in this country, is to sail for ‘Austria early in March to resume his missionary work. Mr. Porter is a na- tive of Hebron and during his vacation preached in many places in this vi- cinity, telling of his work in Austria. Zizkov, a section of Prague, with about 80,000 inhabltants, has a splendid band of Christian workers, but no building suitable for the mission work. Mr. Porter concelved the idea of erecting a hall in Zizkov in memory of his un- cle, Joseph Porter, who during his life was much interested in foreign mis- sions. The Christian people in Zizkov have raised about $800 for building purposes; to carry out Mr. Porter's plan about $6,000 is required. A nephew of Jasper Porter agreed to give $1,009 for this purpose, provided the whole necessary amount be raised. With this aplendid start, Mr. Porter has pushed the work until more than haif the re- quired amount has been pledged, a large portion of which comes from the Porter families and friends in .lebron and other places. The bullding 1f erected will be called The Jasper Por- ter Memorjal Hall and Y. M. C. A. Building. Mr. Porter hopes to get the necessary amount pledged before leav- ing- this country. HANOVER Rev. C. H. Peck Resigns to Accept Marshfield, Mass,, Call—Tri-County W. C. T, U. Convention in April, Last Sunday Rev. Charles H. Peck presented to the church his resignation as pastor, after nearly seven years of ministry in Hanover. He, has accepted the call of the church in Marshfield, Mass., between Plymouth and Boston, to begin his ministry there in April. Ernest Allison Smith of Norwich will supply the pulpit next Sunday. The evening address will be on Temper- ance. Mises Ellen R.-Peck is visiting-fora few days in Bradford, Mass. Frederick Eadie 1s in Boston for a brief visit. . W. C. T. U. Convention in April. On Friday, the 16th, a large company of ladies met with Mrs. James Bennett to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Frances E. Willard. It was voted to Invite the Tri-County W. C. T. U. to meet here in April. Washington Soc| The Ladies’ Ald society gave a Washington social in the vestry on Thursday evening. There was provided a musical programme with players from Willlmantic and the Airlee mill. The Ladies’ Missionary society wiil meet with Mrs. Angus Park next ‘Wednesday. The midweek meeting will be held on Friday afternoon in the ves'ry. OCCUM AND VERSAILLES Social Deposits in School Increasing. Savings Bank The dance held In Occum hall Sat- urday evening by O. LaRoche was well attended. Twenty-five members and friends of the Sunday school choir of the Ver- sailles M. E. church enjoyed a social in the vestry Saturday evening. Mrs. F. H. Topliff was hostess, assisted by Miss Cora L. Tarbox. C. W. Perkins returned | Tuesday from Oakland, Me., after ' spending nearly two weeks at the bedside of his father, who died the previous Friday. ~ Miss Bessic P, Ayers of North Franklin hes-been substituting in the Occum school for Miss Anna L. Welch during the past week. Recovers from Injury. Vivaun A. Perkins returned on Wed nesday to his school duties at Mount Hermon after spending some time at home nursing a broken collarbone. Mrs. Emily L. Ames is visiting Put- nam friends. The Totokett Manufacturing com- pany received a new lap machine Tuss- day, Pupils the Oceum school in are system and are making a good showing in deposits. * SN i “ ERANKLIN Chronicle of the Week's Events. Miss Stella Gardiver and Miss Ha- | zel . B, iff were callers at H. A. | Gager's Sunday evening. | L. A. Robinson was in Norwich en Wednesday. iel Loomis, Miss ¥lor- and Amos Loomis of Leb- anon were week end guests of Mr: Loomis, mather, Mrs. Emma Warner. t Gecrge Geer of Plain Hill was a recent visitor in town. | _Mrs. Hermon Gager entertained on i Friday evening Mr. ana Mrs. Leonard |Gger and Miss Florence Huntington | of Willimantic. Mrs. George L. Tadd was the week |end guest cf Mr. and Mrs. Albion Rowe of Putnam, Mrs. Hermon Gager, Mrs. George L. Ladd and Mrs. L. A. Robinson were in Norwich on Saturday. Mrs. Fred S. Armstrong was Norwich on Satur OAKDALE Washington Social and Entertainment —Personals. in The pastor of the Montville Center Congregational church, Rev. C. L. h‘fen‘ch‘ preached on Sunday from Ps. 42: 1-2, The ' Ladles’ Social union gave a ‘Washington social in the hall Thurs- day’ afternoo The young ladies of the soclety gave an entertainment in the evening and a pie supper was served. The attendance was quite good. Stephen C. Parker is seriously msick at his home near Montville Center. Rev. Michael Maynard, who has been spending the winter at Scott Hill, has returned to Sunrise cottage. The coronation of King George was commemorated In one English village by the erection of a public grindstone. at Methodist Vestry—Pupils' | much interested in the school savings | | | | | NIANTIC Local Delegates Attend Groton Meet- ing—Birthday Whint\' The Savings Bank of New London has brought suit against: Richard O. and Lillle D. Libby of Norwich for the foreclosure of a mortgage and judg- ment for any balance that may be found' due to sald plaintiff over and above the appraised value of sald land, The defendants owed $1,200. Mrs. Elijah Munger, Mra. J. W. Knappenberger, L. Shelden Munger, Mrs. J. D. Hobron and Miss M. J. Man- waring were at Groton Thursday at- tending the New London county Chris- tian Kndeavor convention as delegates from the Congregational church here. Mrs. Adam F. Bishop is ill with the grip. i Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Smith réturned from Deep River Tuesday. BE. P. Beckwith is able to be out after a short illness. A number of automobile owners in this part of the town attended the au- tomobile show in Hartford this week. Mrs. Fannie Darrow has returned to New London. Mrs. J. P. McCoy is visiting in Provi- dence. Conductor W. J. Manwaring of the New Haven road visite! lis parents, Mr. and Mrs. R, L. Manwaring, Tues- day. Mrs. Mary Davis and Miss Davis are visiting in Hartford. Appraising Harrington Estate. Deacon James R. White and T. J. Hill were in Pine Grove Tuesday ap- praising the preperty of Mrs. Elien A. Harrington. A. R. DeWolf was in New Haven last week attending a bancuet at the Hotel Taft given by the Lumber Dealers’ as- soctation, of which he is a member. A furniture van from New London was i the village Tuesday. A couple of men were unicading the furniture into George Howard's house in Main street. Miss Eunice Parks has returaed to Stafford Springs after a visit to Miss Frances Luce in Pennsylvania avenue. Lincoln G. Luce was a visitor in Stafford Springs Saturday. Roy Richmond is a conductor on the East Lyme street railway. James MecGeary of Iew London was hera Tuesday attending a funeral. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. 8. Washburn, Har and Thomas Washburn, all of Norwich, Mr. and Mrs. George Tubbs and Miss Ruth Tubbs spent a short time Sunday at the Washburn cottage in Pine Grove. Osniond Matheson returned Tuesday from several months’ stay in South Norwalk. George Clark and Capt. J. H. Man- waring of Cornfield Foint lightship are home on shore leave. C. H. Ames of Norwich Saturday. James A. Way, who spent Sunday here with his mother, Mrs. Martha Way, has returned to his business in Meriden. Morris Johnson celebrated his birth- day Thursday evening last by giving a valentine whist to a 2umber of friends, after which a coliation was served. " FITCHVILLE Happenings of the Week—Recent Vis- itors. Nan was here Miss Rllen Holmes of was a recent guest of her sister, Mrs. W. N. Chappell. Charlas A. Johnson of ‘Coichester, formerly of this place, has been spend- ing a fow days with friends in town. Miss Elsie Adams is the guest of | relatives in_Uncasville. Mr, and Mrs. Al .Kroll of Norwich were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Foley. Mrs. Henry Kastland has returned | from a few daye’ visit with her daugh- ter, Mrs. John Hill of Greeneville. Misses Mildred and Gladys Bulger of Willimantic were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- Manus. ‘There was no school in the local schools Washington's birthday. Misa. Anna Murphy of Norwich was a recent guest of Miss Mary McCar- th; y. Mrs. Nellie Sullivan of Norwich was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Timothy Coughlin. % Mr. aund Mrs. Frank Brooks of Nor- wich spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Francis Gribbin. Attended Mardi Gras Whist. A number of young ladies from this place attended the whist at Norwich Town Tuesday evening in the parish hall John Lynch, who has been seriously ill at his home, is much improved. LIBERTY HILL Herbert A. Gillette Appointed Suverin- tendent of North Colebrook Farm— | Washington’s Birthday Social. Herbert A, Gillette has been engaged as superintendent of a large farm in North_Colebrook, Conn., owned by a New York man. The family will move at once. Miss Abby Goodrich, who has been 11, is convalescent. There was a good sized audience at the church supper and entertatnment Friday evening. Variety Social. There was a C. E. variety social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Palmer Thursday evening. Henry V. Oehlers of New York was at his home here from Friday until Monday. Herbert Oehlers of New York, pro- fessor of chemistry, called on friends here while on his way to Boston. J. Henry Clarke is able to be out | on pleasant day 5 Mrs. J. H. Burrill is ill with grip. EAST COLCHESTER Severs Winter Causes Good Sale of Wood. The warm, springlike days have be- gun to melt the icy hills and roads, making muddy traveling. Local farmers find that the severe winter has caused a good sale of wood in_the villages. Some from here attended the auction on Goshen Hill Tuesday. | Zliza Murphy was a recent | ) is here. convalescenl, | being able to sit up r a few hours s Bessie Randall of Bacon acad- emy spends the week end as the guest of the Misses Mahoney. Mr. and Mrs. Be Mars were callers | il on relatives here Sunda OLD MYSTIC Union Temperance Meeting—Activities of the Church Societies—Recent Guests in Local Homes. A union temperance service was held in the local Methodist church Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. The order of service follows: Organ voluntary, Miss Boothman; chorus, Let Us Be Strong, union choir; chorus, Behold, a Royal Army, unton choir; ‘scripture reading, Rev. William Sutton; prayer, Rev. Henry E. Anderson; duet, Somebody Knows, Miss Marchand, Miss Emma A. Willlams; address, from a clause of the 6th verse of the 35th chapter of Jere- miah, And they said, “We will drink no wine,” Rev. Henry E. Anderson; chorus, Help Somebody Today, union choir: solo, 'm But a Stranger Here, Misg Eldredge: original oration, Some Economic Aspects of the Saloon, Rev, Willlam Sutton; coliection; closing Uncasville | i chérus, The Sword of the Lord and Gideon, mixed choir. 4 The United Workers of the Methodist church meet fdnesday at 2° p. m. with Mrs. Hattie Peckham of Smith street. Mrs. J. Harold Willizms entertained ine Baptist Ladies’ Aid society at her home Wednesday evening. Returns to Ohio. Evangelist Albany R. Smith, who was called here last week owing to the illness from. penuomonia of his young- er son, has returned to complete his engagement at Greeneville, O., where six churches are uniting in evangelistic services. Old Mystic was well represented on Monday and Tuesday evenings at the play, Farm Folks, given by the Dra- matic club of Mystic. Mrs. Robert Watrous of Mystic pleas- antly entertained Wednesday Mrs. Wil- liam D. Harris of New London and Miss Gertrude W. Chapman and Mrs. Sidney Siswick of Old Mystic. The Old Mystic schools held no ses- sions Washington's birthday. = Mrs. Herbert Bacon Hutchins of Lewiston, Me., a guest at the Bome of Mr. and Mrs. Horace O. Williams, is able to be out after a severe attack of grip. Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel H. Avery of Groton Heights were over Sunday guests of Mrs. Avery's parents, Deacon and Mrs. William D. Beckwith, of Smith street. Carleton W. Brown has returned from two weeks' visit at the home of his cousin, Dr. Arthur MacDonald, of Princeton, N. J. Miss Flossie Johnson of Montville was the guest Sunday of Mr, and Mrs. Augustus Lambert. Mrs. F. Alonzo Chapman has return- ed from a visit to her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Polly, of Waltham, Mass. Miss Daisy Baker has returned to her honfe at Brooklyn, Ct., after a visit to_the Misses Eldredge. Roy Hoxie of Ashaway was a recent guest of local relatives. Miss Florence Johnson. Miss Viola Eldredge, Miss Addie Russell, Miss Leah Johnson and Miss Lillie P. Chip- man were in Mystic Thursday evening attending a rehearsal for the old folks’ concert to be held in the Methodist church, Mystic SALEM New England Supper and Social— Project to Organize Boy Scouts— Parsonage Hens Keep Busy. A New England supper and social was held in Grange hall Wednesday evening under the auspices of the Sa- |lem Y. P. 8. C. E. The board of relief met in the Town hal] Wednesday. The Ladies’ Aid society of the Con- gregational church met at the parson- age Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Darling are seriously ill at their homsa here. The Christian Endeavor service next Sunday evening will be led by Wilbert Marvin; topic, The Home Missionary Whose Life Has Most Inspired Me. | Rev. T. A. Williams preached an im- pressive sermon to a large congrega- tion Sunday morning on the theme, Almost a Christian; text from Acts 26: 28. Delegates to C. E. Meeting. The Y. P. . E. on Sunday even- ing was led by Mrs. Florence Murray ond Mrs. Ora Clark, members of the lookout committee. Rev, and Mrs. Wil- liams, AL Mr. an® ¥ and Mrs. Nathaniel Clark and Mrs, ry Darling were chosen delegates to represent the Salem society at the meeting of the New London union held at_Groton Heights Thursdey. | Rev. B. D. Remington and wife of | Colchester ~ were recent visitors at Crystal Spring farm. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Murray visited relatives in Yantic Monday Lawrence Beebe of N. F. A. spent | Saturday and Sunday at the home of | his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Beebe. | To Organize Boy Scouts. Williams visited the st week in the inter- | est of the Boy Scouts. The first meet- ing was held in the Centrsl school- { house afternoon. { Thomas Murray. who has veen seri- | cusly ill, is improving. | While the thremometer last week was | registering zero and even below, the | flock of 20 White Plymouth Rock hens at the Congregational parsonage have | beent as busy as though it were spring |eggs. The largest number laid in a | single day was 18, and it was also the coldest day of the week. The flock of | Buft Plymouth Rock hens owned and cared for by Mrs. J. Raymond Doug- lass is doing almost as well. | NORTH FRANKLIN. Amy Lillle of Hartford spent Browning entertained Marion Blakeslee over Sunday. rank Wilcox of Scotland road was ¥ in town calling on friends Tuesday. Mr. Mahoney and family have moved bought of Willilam to the he Lillie. Mrs. Fred H. Race and Mrs, Frank | A Rockwood attended New London county Pomona last Thursday at Nor- wicl Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Browning at- tenied the auto show at Hartford on Tuesda AMrs. N. 8. Looniis of Lebznon spent {Samraav an1 Sunday with her moth- Emma Warner. PENDLETON HILL G. Palmer spent Sun M place Birdsey the home of her parents, Mrs. Flizabeth Thomuson visited part of last week with her daughter | Mre. James Brooks of Jewett Ciiy. | “Mrs. Elwood Miner and infant daugh- ter have returned home after spend- ing two weeks at | Miner. Miss Mamie Brown was a guest at Mrs. James Cook’s last week. Mr. and Mrs, George A. Wheeler and children, Nelson and Louise, of Ston- ington, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hillard were at C, D. Thompson's Sunday. ir. and Mrs. Reuben Cook and niece Mains, were Sunday guests at WATERFORD rdinand Hancox and daugh- J. Lawrence Coit, were at Mystic, ng on friends of the fam- y, the first of the week. Wiliiam Copeland and fami have moved to Bank sireet extension, New London. Leonard Williams Is slowly conva- leacing after a serious {llness with pneumonia, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Young, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Young were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rogers in Norwich Friday of last week. Allen Young was a visitor at Long Cove Wcdnesday. CLARK'S FALLS Mr. and Mrs. Allan Main entertain- ed a number of their friends Satur- day evening. Miss Mary Stumpf is the guest of frs. Horace Palmer. 5 In most public libraries all hoeks are disinfectad when they are return- ed. They go into all sorts places, and are read by sick people in their homes and ic hospitale. Hence the pre- caution. Gilbert M urruy.ll | time, for during the week they laid 98 | al the home of luu*ari VOLUNTGWN. Orchestra Gives Concert ‘and Danes— ~ Death of Mrs. Herbert—Us to Date - Mirstrel 8how by 1. 0.°F. Saturday evening Richard’s orches- tra gave a conceri and dance in Un- ion hall. Misses Aldes and Mertilda Boucher rendered several vocal Lelec- tions which were ‘well received, As a wind-up to the pre-Lenten fes- tx';lm;': the members of ‘Thomas” church gave a Mardi Gras dance ia Union hall Tuesday evening. Richards' orchestra o(?’our pieozs. furnished music for the dancing, which night. A buffet lunch was served by the ladies during the evening. ' Foresters’ Initiation, < Court Liberty, No. 182, F. & ‘A, at their mecting Monday evening in- itiated tww candidates, the imiformed degree team doing their work 1 There are two more candidates a: - ing initlation at the next meeting. Funeral of Mrs. Herbert. Monday morning Mrs. Herbert died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louise Cadoret. She leaves her hus- band, four sons, Postmaster Bdmond Herbert and Aseistant Postmaster J. L. Herbert of the irm of Herbert Bros., Merrill J. Herbert of Webster, Mass., and John Herbert of Webster, 'Mass., ex-selectman of this town, and & daughter, Mrs. Louis Cadoret. The fureral took place from St. Thomas’ church Thursday morning, when a re- quiem high mass was celebrated by the pastor, Rev. R, P. Morrissey. The four sons of deceased were bearers. Burial was in St. Thomas' cemetery, where a_committal service was read by Father Morrissey. Among those from out of town attending the funeral were M. J. Herbert and daughter Lau- ra, Mr. and Mrs. John Herbert, of Webster, Muse., Louis Malo, Miss Rose Cadoret, of Worcester, Mrs, Rogers of Monson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chartier and daughter Ethel of South Manches- | ter, Conn. | Village Notes. Ash Wednesday services were held morning and evening in SL Themas’ church, ashes being distributed as ws- ual at both services. Miss Sarah Shattuck of Providesce was a recent guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell. Mr. and Mrs, Paul Chartier and daughter Mthel, former residents of this town, now of South Manchester, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Willlam Ritchotte. Monday evening the whist club met at the home of Mrs. Annie B. Andrews. The following were the winners:: La- dies' first, Mrs. Annie B. Andrews; second, Miss Bertha Lewis; gentle- men’s first, John N. Lewis; second, E, 4 B. Clarke, I. 0. F. Minstrel Show a Success. The I. O. F.'s gave their first min- strel show in Union hall Friday eve- nlngi fine nudiencednwnd its ap- preciation by repeated emcores, cially for the catchy songs. The m by the end men were also good. The interlocutor was Wiliilam Houston, and the end men were L. Albro and W. Mc- Guires, bones; Charleg and N. | lDupnnt, tambos. The programme fel- lows: Selections by orchestra; Popple and Henry J"%fi;fi Hilda Groves, piano Alexander's e nm company: introductory overture, men; end song, Moonlight Glide, W. McGuire: solo, Billy, Miss Allce Me- | Guire; Ola Mill ~ Stream, B. Morse! Daisies Can't Tell, Miss I, Me- Guire: end song, 'T'd rathér bé on the outside looking in,” C. Morke; ollo, club swinging, Mr, Lockwood; song, Oceana Roll, . MicGoverh.' buock and wing dance, Mr. Morse; Red Roge | Rag, Misg Morse; sketch, Wafited—A. Valet; fancy dance, Miss overn; Silver Threads Among the Gold, Miss McGuire; Drummer from ten, L. Albro; duet, Sweet Ttaltan ¢, Bes- sie and Charles Morse; sketch, Irish- man and Coon, McGovern brothers; dancing, Mr. Albro; They Always | on Me, Miss L, MoGuire; sketch, Man | of Nerve; finale, In the Evening by the Mconlight, entire com The chorus consisted om... A | McGuire, Morse, 1. McGuire and Me- Govern, and Messrs, Albro, Morse, ‘Walsh, HcGovern, Tatro, Dupont and McGuire. After the entertainment dancing was enjoyed to music by the orchestra, YAWBUX VALLEY Mrs. Lucivs Maine and daughter of Westerly were guests of Mrs. Maine's mother Sunday. James Lee, who has been sick is much better. Oliver Vane and wife have housekeeping on Wintechuck hill. Mrs. Edwin Whitford attended the fellowship meeting which was held at Mystic Saturday. Charles H. Malne is seriously ill. Mr, and Mrs. Erva Barnes spemt Sunday ot O, R, Stedman's. Igaac Edwards and mother were visitors at Westerly Sunday MOHEGAN Several from this place attended the funeral of Mrs. Haack at Trading Cove Monday. The ladies had a sewing bee Tues- day evening, making aprons and fancy articles. Mrs. Harriet Quidgeon of New Lon- don called on friends in this place Tuesday. Mrs. Hunter called on friends im Groton last week, | Mrs. Davis of Mystic called on friends in this place Sunda | . In Bestern Turkestan sheep are used | as common beasts of burden. They are said to be excellent carriers, | e Almost Lost His Life. K. A, Stid of Mason, Mich,, will never forget his terrible exposura to a merci.. less storm. “It gave me a dreadful cold,” he writes, “that caused severs pains in my chest, so it was hard for ! me to breathe. A neighbor gave me | several doses of Dr. King's New Dis- | egvery, which brought great relief. 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