Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 30, 1912, Page 9

NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLfiND. Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents : and Building in Three Counties. New London __County SALEM Pastor Requested to Repeat Sermon— Annual Church Meeting—Eight- eenth Wedding Anniversary. ' Rev. T. A. Williams preached an interesting sermon Sunday morning, taking for his subject, The Iirst Christian Church, 'he sermon was £0 good and there were so few out that Rev. Mr. Willlams has becn ask- ed to repeat it next Sunday morning. Annual Mesting. The annual meeting of the Congre- gational church convened at noon on Gfonday and was unusually well at- tended. Rev. T, A. Willlams presided and opened the meeting with a briet devotloer servic wannual re- ports of the cler! board of trustees, officers Natha o election of Trustees, les Ray and_Robert clerk, Mrs, Rose V. Ray; Charles A. Williams; coliec- Nathaniel L. Clark; superintend- unday school, Mrs, Ivy S. n, Albert Morgan; audit- A, Williams and William gsley. Howard A. Rix then took the air, * Rev. A. Willlams presented » foliowing amendments (o the con- f t the time ¢ he annual » changed from the h to the ne: ast Monday Monday in Novemb Second—That the b d of trustees fshall act only umnder direction of the {zhurch Third—That auditors shall be ap- pointed to audit the treasurer's books previous to the annual meeting. Fourth—That hereafter seven church members shall constitute a quorun | first | | { { | | by Rev. B, P. Mathewson, supply pas- tor of the First Baptist church of this town, of which Mr. Palmer is a mem- ber. ss Amelia Overton, a school- to and friend of the bride frem stport, was bridesmaid and Ber- tram L. Holdredge was best man. The bride was gowned in white, and car- ried. white flowers, The bridesmaid wore rose color and carried pink flow- ers, A reception followed the cere- mony. Cake, chocolate and iea were ved. Th ; gitts, including low rocker, from the Ch connected church of w Memorial the bride is a mem- ber. Mr. Paln was a student of the W ler h school two years, and is now 3 Federal ‘eiting Falls. Mr, commenced I Mr, and Mrs. Horac Palmer, Those present at Mrs. Annie Meis of e brid; the New s. George Hopkinton, Mrs. NIANTIC Enjoyable Entertainment Glven at Congregational Church—Briefs and Personals. One of the most successful enter- tainments given in Niantic was held in the Congregational church Tuesday Ie\'enlng. Thal programme included so- 0s, piano selections, by Miss Lonis Smith, Miss Mollie Brooks and H. -T.i Crocker. Miss Ethel May Welch of New Haven made her first appearance before a Nlantic audience and she even surpassed the high expectations that had been aroused by the repeated an- nouncements of her coming and her abilit; She is an artist of great ) Promise, and a relative of the Henry Ward Beecher famjly, Miss Welch Niantic, Goes to Jersey City. W. W. Lasker left Monday for Jer- sey Ci N. J. He carried with him one of the latest models typewriter made at the factory here. 7, Roy Richmond is working for the t Lyme Street Railway company. L. Driscoll of Waterford was a caller here Wednesday. W T¢ | Frank Morgan returned to his busi- ness in New York Monday evening. Clarence Da; ford, was vi ders Wedn: Mrs, Frank tic is v ing relatives in Flan- ay W. Clapp of Williman-~ ing her parents here. W. H. Mosier was in New Lon- don this week. Personal Mention. where she I with her husband, who turned, but will stay a few weeks more | with the R. 1. "Thetls, of which sons and s. Allaw and were 3 Thursda VTS, Frank Palm Meis and 1 to Weste the te o'clock train fer thei homes, Sanitarium. B P. % Sunday to see very 1ll with liver u tarlum. Mr. and Mrs man restde in Providence OCCUM AND VERSAILLES Att Arthur, W in 1t the sani- Arthur ble Char The pastor then gave his report, | Annual Meeting of Totokett Hose {rhich showed an active interest in| Company—Wedding Gift for Mrs. C. sts work and much good done. His| R, Ryan, eport was heartily approved by the| ¢ tlie recen ting whurch, which extended to their pastor | mgtokett Hose <o 1, the fo! i rising vote of thanks. lowing officers we o er Fifty-one names are enrolled on the | guing vear: Ch jshurch books, but many of those en- | gistant chief, I irolled have been out of town for sev- | William Kinder wral years. | W. Frohmander; second Some repairs have been made on|Willlam H. Mitchell; se the parsonage during the year and!liam LePage; treasurer, there is still an inaebtedness of $17.16 | steward, adelard LePage m repair work. l W. Fpohmander and F. H Wedding Anniversary. Conference Sunday. Mr. end Mrs. Charles S. Ray re- On_ account of the conference selved congratulations on Monday, | will be no preaching service at March 25, because they had reached Versallles M. E. church Sunday. T the 18th milestone of their married | Sunday school service will be held at dite. Meeting Postponed. On account of the storm last week the meeting of the Ladles' Aid soclety ! that was to have been held at the parsonage was postponed until this week Thursdey. Mr. and Mrs. James Lane spent Boundsy with relatives in New Lon- don. William and Herbert Maynard and |wedding gift. ¥. R Balley and son LeRoy, were in | New London during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Winfield W. Hanney und children, Wellesley and Cather- ine, were guests of relatives in Ham- . burg Tuesday. Several from this place attended the t gflu speaking contest held in Grange all, Coichester, on Wednesday eve- ning. Miss Kittle Ray was one of the contestants, Oharles 8, Ray 18 moving the house- ! bold goods belonging to Mr. and Mrs, Nelson Webster from Colchester to Hillside farm, where they will take , up their residence about April 1, The Christian HEndeavor meeting pext Bunday evening will be led by Mrs T. A. Williams. eigz Missions of My Denomination— A Birdseys View. Matt 28:16-20. HANOVER Meeting of Missionary Society—Pupils Perfect in Attendance During Winter Term. ; The Ladies’ Missionary soclety met ! with Mrs Anna Tanner Thursday af- , terneon. The programme was pre- { ed by Mrs. Standish. Toplcs, The ork in Ing Hok, China, and The Un- . binding of the Feet of Chinese Women, § ¥here was a large attendance. [ Attendance Report. Pupils in the junior room who have been perfect in attendance for the term ending March 26th are Harold f ) Larose, May Tolson, Isabelle Carter. ¢+ Benfor room—Jeremiah Delaney, Flor- ence MclIntosh, Fanny Mclntosh, F ence Mclntosh, Annis Kulick. The | schools have closed for one week va- ! eation. Ceongregational Church Interests. last Sunday evening Secretary O. K. i Myther spoke for the Connecticut Tem- |/ perance union. Rev. F. S. Bamford of Plainfield will in exchange with the pastor h morning and evening. The midweek cottage mesting next Thursday will be at the home of Wal- ter Wibberly. The Christian Fndeavor social is to be held on Wednesday evening. Carter, Albina Deschamps, Alexander | r Recital and Cantata Attended by Local People. Miss Katie A. Murphy of Norwich is =pending soveral days with her sister, Mre. John M~Carty. Lewis J. Phillf; of Southinzton is spending two weeks' vacation with his mother, Mrs. Jennie Phillipe. Miss Mamie Fislds and Miss Annie ©'Connell of Norwick Town were re- cent guests of the Misses Anne and Margaret Itields. Mrs. R Johnson of Montville wag a recent guest of her brother, George Adams. At Annual Recital. Many from here attended the annual recital given by E. P. Rose to his pu- pils at his home in Thamesville Wed- nesday evening. A large number from here was pres- ent at the cantata David presented in | the Bozrah Congregational church Iri- day evening by local singers. 1 closed last week Friday for the Easter vacation of two weels. CLARK’S FALLS Paimer-8tumpf Marriage Attended by Relatives and Friends. 8. Prank Palmer and Miss Mary Btumpf of New York city were united in marriage Wednesday norning, March 20, at the home of the bride- | sroem. The ceremony was performed . Topic, The For- | | {for the short Easter vacation. ! Perkins were marr: the usuak hour, Gift of Chop Set. At the regular meeting of the Ladies’ Aid socie of the Versaille church held in the church v nesday afternoon one of the features of the meeting was the pre- senting of a china chop set by the president of the society, Mrs. C. W. Perkins, to Mrs. C. Robish Ryan as a Mrs. Ryan until her re- moval has been an active worker in the society. Good Work in Versailles School. The Versailles school closed Friday lent work has been done during th past term by the teacher, Miss Ruby Bigelow. During the past few days represent- atives of the town and representatives | of the Connecticut company have been busy repairing the damage to the streets and roadbed of the company caused by the recent heavy rains WATERFORD New Owner Occupies Roswell Tinker Place — Perkins-Avery Marriage at Baptist Church, Albert Perkins of Millstons has moved to the Roswell Tinker place, Jordan, which he has purchased and thoroughly repaired. Rev. Samuel Carr and M Carr are visiting M Carr's Mrs. F. M. Rose, in Jordan. Dr. Allyn is building a bridge across Jordan river to connect his two Water- ford farms. sister, | Mrs. Parmelia Monel is home after a visit at Mrs. Nancy Williams' at Ocean View. Mrs, Elizabeth H. G. Shelley b turned to New London after a vis Ocean View. Mrs. C. W. Elderkin of Springfield, ! Mass., Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Albert Brainard, at Graniteville, Perkins-Avery Marriage. Miss Arline Avery and Sherwood »d Thurs ing after service at the j Frederick Williams of éaller at Buena Vista Thursday, NORTH STONINGTON . E. Aiken Lectures on Confucianism ~—Audience Liked Entertainment of Woman's Union. Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Hollister and son Carrol have been In New York this week, Was in Chinese Costume. The fourth in the series of lectures on the religions of the world was given Wednesday evening by E. E. Congregational missiona in Y China. His subject was Confucianism. e appeared on the platform in Chinese costume. An Amusing Entertainment. The graduation of the class of Milltown academy was given under the | auspices of the Woman’s union of the Congregational church Thursday even i ng. It was an amusing en inment and well attended. k Prof. Samuel Train Dutton of York was in town Wednesday. Mrs. George D. Coats is ilL FRANKLIN Mrs. Cliferd H. Robinson and son Arad were In Norwich on Wednesday, Henry Elisworth of Hartford was the recent guest of 8. N. Hyde Mr, and Jrs. F. L. Tapl Willi- mantic were the guests Mrs. Tap- ley's parents, Rev. and Mrs. Young, on Tuesday. Tev. J. C. Young was in Willimantle on Monday. Mrs. Hermon Gaper entertained on Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Cheney of Jewett City. Lloyd R. Robinsen of Erattleboro, Vi, Is spending a few days with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Lavius A. Robinson. ‘Whales, because of their great size, are mot fast swimmers. They can make only about 10 or 12 miles an houn, s Jeanette | Ernest Howell of New London was at the local telephone exchange Tues- .« Manwaring are eir summer cot- n the Pines. est A n Smith of Norwich here last week, call on friends. Kneppenberger and L. ew London evening, attending a relig- of New London former resident of in town Tuesday. has returned from a rry Saunders 1 unday eve- & to resume his duties on board the rose channel lightship. Mrs, H. A. Brockway Is confined to > bed by of grip. chnson was able to walk T ¥ from his home Johnson has New London. s in Midwa; HAMBURG Juvenile Grange Meets—Brief Items of Local Interest. Reginald Lord after a protracted illness. Mise Ruth Harding of Windham Is spending her vacation in Sterling City. J. J. Tiflany entertained Mr. Smith 2nd son and Vincent Judson of Wood- biry last Tuesday night. armers from this place attended the auction on Grassy Hill last Tuesday. The Juvenile grange met Wednesday afternoon. Miss Marguerite Ely pre- sented a bird and arbor day programme. Miss May Harding went to Norwich st Monday for a short visit with her ster, Mrs. Frank Gage. James Lord was in Essex on busl- ress the first of the week. Misses Carrie Bill and Marjory Lord are visiting relatives in New Jersey. )sz]l aven, where she s attending hcal. n Ely is home from Suffield for * vacation. Clizabeth Sterling of Windsor Daniels was in Ne sich last on business. ; am Otis went to Hartfotd to visit her parents. SOUTH LYME Supper at Union Chapel—Notes and 3 Personal Items. Miss Wilhelmina Douglass of New London is visiting relatives here this w < last Monday Union chapel Tuesday evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed. Miss Elizabeth Slate has returned home after a brief visit with relatives and friends in New London. and Mrs, Rhinehardt are visiting ir daugh Mrs. Harry Hunt, of visiting the fc Samuel Litt and daughter here, having Ivoryton. b Slate has been making a to friends here. NORTH FRANKLIN Luther Hoyt Injured by Fall—Personal Interests. Mrs. F. H. Race and Miss Florence Rockwood are visiting friends in East- ampton, Mass., this week. Harry Stott of Plain Hill was calling on J. H. Hyde Saturday. | _A. T. Browning was in Willlmantic | Wednesday attending the funeral of aunt, Mrs. Drusilla Brewster. Luther Hoyt had the misfortuns to fall from a haymow, breaking one of s ribs, recently. homas Holberton of Perryville, R. T “,. Mrs. E. BE. Carpenter and daughter | Blanche of Westerly, R. I, Cleveland Carpenter of W guests this week wt A. T. Br Mrs. ug and apa own Jane Smith is 11l with the grip, Irene Cruthers of Thamesville is visiting her aunt, Mrs, Jervy Ma- honey. LEBANON Successful Whist in Grange Hall— Events of the Week. Friday evening of last weelk the third in the successtul series of whist parties Wwas held in Grange hall. Thers were 19 tebles and at tha close of the 20th hand sandwiches, cake and coffee were served. The ladies’ first prize was awarded Mrs. Arthur Hewltt; the gen- tlemen's first prize, Wilton Hoxia; la- dies’ second prige, Mrs. F. P. Fowler; gentlemen’s second prize, J. B.'Blakes- lee. The consolation prizes were re- celved by B. W. Hewitt and Miss Helen Blakeslee. The next whist party of the Lebznon Whist club will be in charge ot Perkins, has won many friends by her visit to | pielfl. employed in Hart- | is able to ride out | Harding is homs from ' baked bean supper was held at | E:ehu'. B. W. Hewitt and J. B. Blakes- ‘Willlam Pultz, who has been em- voyad for some time at Bellows Falls, , I8 visiting his parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pultz. Twyford and her daughter, Miss Louise Twyford, of Rosella, N. d. ars guests of Dr, and Mrs. B, L. Daniel son. Miss Sarah Danielson, a pupll at Killingly High scheol, is spending her vacation with her parents here. Miss Vera Willis, teacher at the Center 3chool, is spending her vaca- tion with her parsents at her home in South Manchester. Rev. C, A. Northrop Preached. The services at the First Congre- gational church last Sunday morning were conducted by Rev. C. A. Northrop of Norwich. Those who ventured out in the storm were rewarded by hear- ing & most excellent sermon. Because of the bad walking, the other services of the day were omitted. Personal items. Mrs L. P. Smith is entertaining Mrs. F, E. Newton of Hartford for the week end. Miss Helen Sellick of Exeter, N, H,, 18 the guest of ber grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Noyes, and her aunt, Miss Mabel X. Noyes. | E. J. Tucker spent Thursday | Hartford. |, George Hoxie, with his power spray- ing outfit, has been doing some work on the orchards helonging to N. B. Royall the past week. Other Nows. Miss Vera H. Hoxie spent the week | end as the guest of her aunt, Mrs. | Charles M. Geer, at Highland View farm. Mrs. Caroline L. Preston reached her 80th birthday Saturday, the 23d. She recelved many postoards and other re- membrances. Among the gifts was a large box of flowers, including ecarna- tions, narcissus, roses, lilies of the val- ley, sweet peas and ferns, from her granddaughters, Mrs. Milan D. Whita- ker and Miss Blia P. Peck of Worces- ter. Myra C. Geer has been several days with her Mrs. Hulda M. Peck. Mrs. Hulda M. Peck and grand- daughter, Miss Vera H. Hoxle, spent Wednesday in Norwich with Mrs, By- ron W, Peck. n spending grandmother, VOLUNTOWN Successful Oyster Supper—Entertain- ment by Members of the Baptist Ghurch—VYaoation for Village Schools The oyster supper at the home of Simon Brown held Saturday evening for the benefit of the Baptist church wag ettended by a goodly number who enjoyed the flne supper provided, mak- ing the affair very successful. ‘The Home Whist club met Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George T. Driggs, the winners being: Ladles’ first prize, Miss Bertha Lewis; second, Mrs. Edmond Herbert; gentle- men’s first, John N. Lewis; second, ueorge T. Briggs. Entertainment by Baptist Socisty. ‘Wednesday evening a large audlence gathered in Union hall and enjoyed a pleasing entertainment given by mem- bers of the Baptist church. The pro- gramme consisted of songs and recita- tions by the children; song, Hymns of the Old Church Chotr, Miss Laura Ma- guire; song, I Want a Girl Like Daddy Had, Will Maguire; duet, Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet, W. and Miss Laura | Maguire. Mr. and Miss Maguire were | repeatedly encored and made a big hit. | Playlet, How the Story Grew, by the ! young ladies of the church. This num- ber was well received, as was also the | closing number, chorus, Auld Lang Syne, by the company. D, Gilman and Miss Eva Russl of Phenix, R. I, were guests Sunday of | Miss Russi’s brother, Ovela Russi. A large number from here attended the fire sale In Jewett City last Sat- | urday. 2 Mrs. W. H. Barron and daughter Eliazbeth are guests of Mrs. Barron's | parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Briggs. | Alexander Tanner of Storrs Agricul- tural college spent the vacation at the | home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. | | Walter Tanner. Close of Winter Term. | School in this village closed Friday ffor two weeks' vacation. Miss Hazel Backus and Miss Lenora K. Dunleavy, | teachers, are spending the vacation at ! their home in North Windham. | Sunday being Palm Sundaly, there | will be blessing and distribution of palms at the 8.30 mass at St. Thomas’ church. LAUREL GLEN Stonington Man Buys Main Place— Personal Items. 1 | There was a large crowd at the auc- tion at the Palmer Main place and ar- ticles brought good prices. The farm was sold to Leander Parks of Stoning- ton. There were no services at the chapel last Sunday en account of the storm. The school closed last Friday for the | spring vacacion. ! Thomas Maln is soon to move into | the house with Attaway Main. J. P, Clarey Von Carlsburg and part- ner ware callers at Irving Thompson’s last Sunday afternoon. | Nathan Main' was a business caller |In Westerly last Monday. ohn Watson is cutting cordwood for | liam L. Main, { Miss Hattia Whltequ having a vaca- | tion from school duties this week and !is at the home of her mother. LEFFINGWELL 1 Well Attended— Personal Items. i W { | !E-pti:t Church So | Mrs. Robert Champlin and daughter | Grace of Norwich spent Wednesday ! with the former's sister, Mrs, H. E. { Beard, and family. Miss Annie Calking of Norwich has been the guest of her sister, Miss Hazel Calkins, part of the past week. The social held in the vestry of the Baptist church Wednesday “evening | was well attended. Several were pres- ent from Norwich. The children of the Seventh district school are enjoying a two weeks' vaca- tion. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Beebe and Mr. Cables of Noble Hill hate moved Into the housa with Samuel Beebe. EAST COLCHESTER Local grange members attended the annual meeting Tiesday evening. Schools in districts No. 7 and No. 10 closed ¥riday for a short vaca- tion. . Recent rains caused a bad condition of the roads, Bridges were carrled away and the roads washed out badly in various places. Harry Wickwire was a caller in this vicinity Tuesday. Dan Mahoney of New York visited relatives here the past week. John Boyle has returned after a visit with his mother in Norwich. ‘T hear ye had words with Casey?” passad between yar “Nothing bt ong yor “ ~one UNCASVILLE Thames Lodge to Observe Fourteenth Anniversary — Birthday Parties — New Postmaster to Take April 1, Mrs, Albert 'W. Avery of Hill Top spent the week end with her dausgh- ter, Mrs. Clarence Avery of South ‘Windham., Supt. Frank B. Mitchell, who has been confined to his home by illness, 1s able to be out and left town the first of the week for New York on business, To Observe Anniversary. At -the regular session of Thames lodge, I. O. O, F., the members voted to observe their fourteenth anniver- . _The lodge was organized in April, 1898, with 52 charter members. During the fourteen years the number has increased to 131. Just how the "anniversary will be celebrated is not declded, but it is expected there will be out of town speakers. Arthur Newton, an electrician em- ployed by a Montreal firm, visited at the home of his mother, Mrs. George L. Newton, this past week. Harola Bartlett, employed in Boston, fome of his parents, Mr, and Mrs. Charles F. Bartlett. Mr. and Mrs. Peter LaFlamme are entsrtaining over the week end Mrs, ‘Willlam Sweet and clrildren of Willi- mantic. Surprised on Birthday. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Atwood, ten friends of their daugh- ter, Miss Agnes Auwood, met Wednes- day evening as a surprise party to cel- ebrate her birthday. Those present were Mise Minnie Nichols, Miss Sadie Bdwards, Miss Iithel Wood, Misses Helen and Marian Lynch, Howard Rogers, John Home, Reuben Austin, Howard Kelsey, Fred Church. After an evening- enjoyably spent in games and mus Moves to Waterford. Charles Russell has moved his house- hold goods to the P. R. Butler farm in Waterford. After a few days. as the guest of Miss Ruth Craig, Miss Sophie Denison of Ngrwich has returned home, New Postmaster April 1. Frank H. Rogers, who successfully sed the examination taken recent- ¢ for postmaster in the Montville of- fice, received his appointment papers Friday. Mr, Rogers has been in the 7 of Palmer Bros. for more than y-five years, amd has resigned this position to take effect April 1 to succeed I. B, Hurlbutt, the pres- ent incumbent In the office. Mr. Hurlbutt resigned and will move to Hartford. Plan Branch Library. The recently appointed committee to arrange for the establishment of the branches of the Raymond library in this village and Chesterfleld, met at the manual training school bullding Monday afternoon with the oflicers of the library and ed plans. It is proposed to establish a reading room and library at this building and have it open to the public. No definite ac- tion can be taken until the directors of the Raymond library hold a meet- ing. Mite Boxes Opened. Mrs. Joseph Latimer entertained the ladies of the society at her home on Fridey afternoon. The feature of the entertainment was the opening of the mite boxes. Mrs. Albert Fox, who has boen un- der treatment at the Memorial hospital in New London, was brought to her home Sunday. Rev. J. B, Aldrich, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, attend- ed the southern New Engiand confer- ence at Providence this week, Miss Ida Moran of Pequot was a week end guest of her brother, Joseph Moran of New Haven. Mrs Oscar Church will entertain the members of the Ladies’ Aid soclety of the Methodist church on Wednes- day afternoon. Celebrated Birthday. Several of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jeffers met at their home on Saturday evening to celebrate Mrs. Jeffers’ birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Woodmansee, Mr. and Mrs! Thomas Church, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Furber. After an enjoy- able evening refreshments were serve | ed. Mr. and Mre. Frederick Cumstock gave a reception on Wednesday eve- ning in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tot- | man end Mrs. Thelma Totman, who are to leave April 1 for New Mexico. T members of the Good Cheer Sunshine society met at the home of Mrs. A, C. Btearns on Thursday to sew on the sheets which the soclety are to send to the International S shine hospital at Bensonhurst, Ne York. Owing to the smallpox scare n Wil- limantic, the normal schools pupils who Iive in Montville have returned to their homes. Mrs. Thomas Watt is confined to hier home with an attack of pleurisy, LEONARD BRIDGE P ath of George Robinson, Whose Wife Was Miss Perkins of Norwich, B. W. Cummings of South Manches- ter spent Thursday with his mother, Mrs. Ida E. Cummings. Mrs. Everett E. Loomis of Schenec- tady, N. Y,, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Manwaring. George Robinson’s Death, The death of George Robinson oc- curred at his home on Tobacco street after an lllness of rheumatism. wife, who was Miss Sadle Perkins, of Norwich, survives him, with several children, He also leaves fhres broth- ers. Carlton Cummings was in Williman- tie Monday. Kenneth Harroun of Willimantie is visiting Carlton Cummings. Mrs. Alfred Hughes returned Satur- day to her home in Providence after spending somse time with her mother. Mrs. O. A. Nettleton and daughter Grace are visiting the former’s mother, Mrs. B. P. Kneeland. Miss Ruth Lombard is at home at present during the smallpox scare in ‘Willimantie. Miss Lena Manwaring returned Fri- day to her home in this place for the Easter vacation of two waeks. NORTH LYME Henry Maynard Observes Sixtieth Birthday—Notes and Personals. Rev. Francis Purvis was a Middle- town visitor Tuesday. Mrs.'1izzie Syms of Middletown vis- ted at the parsonage the last of the weele Henry Maynard was given a sur- prise party last Friday evening in celebration of his sixtieth birthday. M. J, Sterk, Mr. and Mrs. N. 8, Strong and Edward Strong were Hartford visitors Tuesday. N. 8. Strong was in Norwich Sat- urday. H. A. Gates went to Yantic Satur- day. OLD MYSTIC Funeral Services of Representative John R. Babeock Held on Thursday —Epworth League Entertainment— The Week's Happenings. The residents of shocked 0ld Mystic were Monday morning to was an over Sunday visitor at the | fc refreshments were served. | His | learn that Hon, John R. Babcock had committed suicide. Mr. Babeock had been despondent for the past few ‘weeks, the effect of an attack of grip, Wwhich was the cause of the rash act. Mr. Babcock was in his 84th year. For about forty years he has con- ducted a milk route to and around Mystic. The town of Stonington sent him as representative to Hartford from the democratic party during the past year. He had a host of friends and acquaintances who deeply regret his death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mattle Chipman Babcock, his on- ly child, Miss Emily ipman Babcock, two sisters, Miss Susan H. Babeock of 0O1d Bystic and Mrs. Wfillacs H. Phil- lips of Bridgeport, and a\brother, Wil- liam Babcock of North Stoningtons The funeral was held Thursday at 280 p. m. from his residence. Re: Jeptha M. Olmstead of Bloomingdale, N. J, a_former pastor of the First Groton Baptist church, Old Mystic, conducted the gervices. He was as- sisted by the present pastor, Rev. Henry E. Anderson. Burial was In the family plot in Elm Grove ceme- tery, Troop of Boy Scouts. Rev. Henry BE. Anderson has organ- ized a troop of Boy Scouts, to be known” as the First troop of Boy Scouts of Old Mystlc. The troop was divided Into three patrols—the Tigers, | patrol leader, Abram Flayer: the Bears, vatrol leader, Edward Welles; the Foxes, patrol leader, Percival An- derson. Rev. Henry E, Anderson was chosen scout master. Twe three boys joined the organization. Epworth League Entertainment. An entertainment was held Friday | evening, March 29, under the auspice | of the Epworth leagu the Meth | dist church. John .ibby, reader and impersonator, gave several pop- solos were v Miss Dorothy Purdy of Wiliard B. Kelgwin, also of | and Miss Lottie Marchand of The proceeds of the en- tertainment will be used for church expe Busy Bees Organize. Mrs. Henry E. Anderson has or- ganized a circle for little girls, the object of which fs to do whatever good their hands find to_do. Twenty-five girls have joined. They have decided to call the circie, Busy | Bees. Thelr colors are purple and gold. ‘Their pin is in the form of a | > With the letter B on both wings, | e officers are: President, Nina Pag tildred Peckham; sec- treasurer, | ing commit- | Nancy Av-| nd, Gladys Whit- | ; lookout com- | , Dorls Peckham, | therine Page; social | Dorothy Marchand, Nellie | ise Smallwood, Antoinette tlesey, Daisy S mittee, Edna Lillian Welles, ¢ committ Smart, L« Burdick. Met at Parsonage. The Methodist United Workers m Wednesday at 2 p. m, at the pa; age, T s a good art Supper was served at 6 o'clock, Aid Society's Meeting. ety of the Bap- wwening Harold | of relatives in New daye. day y e J. ‘Williams, News in General. The Women's Christi union met Friday Jane H. and Mrs. Charles and Mr. and M Fred- . Barnes of Oaklawn attended on Panama . Henry R. Bryan the opera house in A Eldredge | n lecture nal given by Charles for Men's ldredge was the who underwent rial hospital, an operation at X New London, is steadily improving. Rev. Wiillam B. Cornish closed on Sunday last a year's pastorate with | the Methodist church of Old Mystic. | Horace O. Willlams was elected del- egate to the Methodist conference now in session at Providence, and left on Friday morning to attend the remain- der of the services. Amos George is recovéring from in- juries received ten days ago while felling trees in the woods for Fred- erick A. Barnes. Harold W. Schoonover, a junior at ‘Worcester Academy, is spending the spring vacation at Elmhurst with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alpheus H. Schoonover. Master Albert Russ of Norwich is spending nis vac on at Riverview, with and M Charles Q. Eld- redge. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace A. Philllps of Bridgeport e guests of their sis- | ter, Mrs. Susan H. Babecock. Miss Agnes Chapman has returned to Poughkeepsie aiter two weeks' va- | cation spent with her parents, Mr. and | Mrs. L. Alonzo ( pman. Mr, and Mrs, William Babcock of North Stonington are guests of Mrs. John R. Babcoc! Mrs. Ryder of Norwich is the guest this week of her daughter, Mrs. David Cudworth. Postmaster & recent caller in Norwich. The Old Mystic schools held no ses- gions Thursday, visiting day for the | teachers. Annette Tourjee was OAKDALE | Larsen-Switzer ~ Wedding — Annual Meeting of Raymond Hill Cemetery Association. Owing to the storm there were no church services on Sunday. | _The Lad Social union met at Lawrence Raymond's on Friday ast week and gave Miss Jenmie lety shower. Miss Swit- zer, who has Mr. and Mrs. | several yea married in Norwich noon by Rev. H. J. yckoff of the Second Congregational to Theod Larsen of Nor- They will reside on Asylum W wic furnished house. have the best friends in this pinc Cemetery Association. The annual meeting of the Raymond Hill Cemetery association was held in e hall at Mc ille Center on Wed- Larsen thelr many v at 2 o'clock p. m. TFirst Vice ident J. C. Fellowes presi . The minutes of the last meeting were read by Assistant Secretary F. C. Scholfield and on motion were accepted. The re- port of Secretary and Treasurer B. F. Schelfield was read by the assistant secretary and treasurer, and the report of Supt. Paul Glasbrenner was read and accepted. The association now has a fund of 52,200, $700 of which was raised last year by subscription. It was voted to expend annually the interest from the fund on repairs and improvements to the cemeotery. The following officers were clected: Presi- dent, Dan D! Home; first vice presi- Gent, J. C. Fellowes; second vice presi- dent, D. A. Johnson: secretary and treasurer, F. C. Scholfield: superinten- dent, Paun] Glasbrenner, Thig board of directors was chosen: Edwin F. Com- stock, J. C. Fellowes. D. A. Johnsen. Local Notes. Miss Agnes Auwood spent Saturday and Sunday in New London- the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dolbear. Mrs. A. J. Fox returned from the New London Memorial hospital Sun- :‘.xy. wher.rmhe hl:mbeen for the lu’: ‘weeks for treatment. Mrs, Fox Sunday Services Omitted—Smail Netes luterest. GALES FERRY of Loocal The portable sawmill .;;?RM by Joseph Clark and Charles Maynart of l‘:‘ufl bas been in this vio! this Wi cuttiug the yeer's supply of fire- wood for several of the farmers. To Remove to Broekiyn, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs, Alfred M, Voorfises, their daughters, the Misses nd Miidred, who returned recently te their former home at Gravesend, 1. I, are stopping at New London while pre- paring t houuhflldygoodn for re- moval to Broekiyn, N, Y, where they are to malke thelr home, Mr. and Mrs Walter Gardner of New London were guests of Mr and Mrs. Latham 8mith on Monday, of Mra. Charles J. Plerce Allyn's Point was & visitor in South Willing- ton last week. Seversl from the village were at- tendents at & dance at the home of Mr, and Mrs. John McGvire on Friday evening. Rufus Hurlbutt and Carl Lawwen spent Saturday and Bunday with Mr. Lawson’s brother Monett in Boston. Miss Allce Batterles was the guast for several days last week of Mr, and Mre, Eimer Satterles in North Haven. Agsistant Engineer Noyes Smith of the wreckiag tug Tseco spent Tuesday and Wednesday at his homs in the vilisge. ’ Reading Chsb Mosts. Reading club wes entertained ebd at Camllia cottage The by the Misses last week. Miss Laura Perkins and Mrs. Courtland Colver acted as read- ers. A pleasant soctal season followsd the readings, durtng which refresh- ments were served. It was voted to donate $1 toward the recently estab- lished flower fund of the Gales Ferry church. Edmund Norman, who was a vistter at his home at Allyn’s Point, returmed to Boston Monday afternoon. The Misses Mildred and Deorothy Hand of New London, with their uest, Mtss Allce Ripley, of Fast glnrtbfleld. Mass., visited Misa Florence Hurlbutt on Tuesdar. Mrs, Emma Harrison left on Tussday to attend the sessions of the Mew England Southern conferencs of the M. E. church in Providence. Miss Carris Chapman of Norwieh s been a guest this week of Miss red Pierce at Allyn's Point. Miss Lucy Gthson and Miss JuMe James of New London wers over San- day guests of Miss Mabel Smith. Adelbert Alexander returned to the Terry Tuesday, huvm; been the guest ork for ssveral PENDLETON HILL The lades sewing society met with Mrs. Amos Palmer on Wednesday. Mrs. Birdsey G. Palmer and daogh- ter Amelia spent Tuesday at C, D, Thompson's. Mra. Amos Palmer and M, J. J Thompson are spending a few days as guests of Mrs. Ahern of Westerly. Mrs, Harris Boardman and son Har- rig, Jr, are both Il in the genert hospital, at Lancaster, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown spent Tuesday in Westerly. Several from here attended the auc- tion at Mr. Monsee’'s Monday. ASHWILLETT The family of Samuel Barnes are il with scarlet fever. Arthur and John Morgan wers Sun- day visitors with thelr parents Mrs. Martin Monsees and Mra. Hea- ry Weseman and youngest son wers in Norwich last week Friday. The auction at Martin Monsees” was well attended and prices wers low. The family are to move to Voluntown next week. The roadh overmfio-ndm il closed to the public. Harry Cole, after 16 monthy sejowrn in Rixtown, has moved to Glasge, MOHEGAN Mrs. Dunn wes tn New LenSon Mt week with her daughter, Mrs. Mrs. Dnn»eareh:nd ms.‘k Avery were in_Uncasville t wel Burrill H. Hsldénx &f’ New London was in Mohegan Sunday. Mrs. Hamilton was in Nerwich the first of the week. There were no services at (he church Sunday on account of e storm. Mr, Hunter was in Norwich en dus- iness the first of the week. 3] The Next Problem. King George has patented & ocosl- seving invention. What he needs meore just now is a coalproducing -device,— St, Louis Republic. b aaea————— ] Repels Attack of Death. “Five years ago two doctors todd me I had only two years to Uve” This startling statement was made by Still- man Green, Malachite, Col “They told me I would die with consumption. 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