Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 3, 1912, Page 10

New London Coun LEBANON Troop ‘B Encamped on the Green— Local Team Defeats Colchester— Lawn Social, A troop of cavalry, Company B, C. N. G, of Hartford, camped on the Green Tuesday night. There were sev. enty men and eighty horses. They broke camp Wednesday morning and started for Columbia lake, where they camped Wednesday night. Colchester Defeated. The Colchester baseball team played the Lebanons Saturday and were de- feated, 26 to 4. Elizabeth and ~Philip Luther, from Norwich Town, have been spending a few days with Mrs. 4. L. Loomis. Allan Miller of Mt. Vernon, N. Y., is spending the summer at David Pit- cher’s. Deacon and Mrs. William Wetmore are visiting friends in Hartford and‘| West Goshen. Mrs. Sarah Luther of Norwich Town ia visiting at Mr. and Mrs, Azro Full- er's. Miss Carrie Williams from New York 18 spending a few days at N. B, Will- {ams’. LeRoy Robinson and Richard Bishop are in Hartford. Mr. and Mrs. John Randall from Willimantic spent Wednesday with Mrs., Erastus Randall. Mr. and Mrs. John Backus and Miss Clara Backus of Colchester and Mr. and Mrs. George Moses of Waterbury were calling on friends in town Wed- nesday. j Entertained at Whist. Miss Sarah Danielson entertained a few friends at whist Tuesday evening. Lawn Social Nets $16. The social held on the lawn in'front of the Baptist church one evening last week was largely attended. About $16 was cleared from the sale of ice cream, cake and lemonade. Mrs, Alice Peckham, Mrs. Tda Abel and Mrs. Mary Williams have been spending a few days at Ocean beach. Mrs. R. E. Turner returned Wednes- day after an absence of several weeks spent with friends at different places. Alfred Barrows of Andover has hired a tenement in the EMsha Tucker house. "PRESTON Barn Burned During Thunder Storm «=Sunday School Picnics. Mrs. C. K. Crary was a recent vis- itor in Westerly. During the thunder storm Wednes- day a barn owned by Edgar Vars was burned to the ground. It was sup- posed to have been struck by light- ning. R‘e\'_ Frank White preached at the Congregational church Sunday in the wbsence of Rev. L. M. Keneston. Miss Annie McClimon spent Wed- nesday in Mystic. Charlie Burdick and Howard Peck- ham are spending a week at Lords Point. The Co ional Sunday school has its picnic at Kitemaug next Tues- day. The Baptist Sunday school goes to Ocean beach next Wednesday. BOZRAH Mrs. Sherwood Avery, who has been traveling through Maine, is now at Portland. Dr. and Mrs. Fox and son Kenneth, who have been spending some time in Bozrah, have returned to their home in Wethersfleld. Mrs. Julia Freeman and Mrs. Jen- nie Larkham, formerly of Bozreh, have been visiting friends om Lathrop Hill, haking the trip from Worces- ter in their automobile. The parsonage at Bozrah center has been painted for the occupancy of the new pastor, the Rev. Mr. Young of Franklin, who began his work here Avgust L D, W. Avery of Bozrah street has about finished his motor boat. It will wsoom be launched on Gardner lake. LAUREL GLEN 'fiohbwhood_Pienio at the Pond. Several families picnicked at Yaw- pond last Saturday. -;r. and Mrs. John Merriss of Brad- ford, R. L, were visitors with Dr. and Mrs, Hale the first of the week. Dr. C. O. Main and family of Ston- were guests on Sunday of Dr. ale and family. Clarence Burdick, who has been vis- Jting his uncle, Bert Holdredge, has returned to Providence. Dr. Duane Main, who has been vis- :!;. at W. L. Main’s, returned home Tuesday. John Geer and family were in Wes- Jerly Monday. Rev. Mr. Van Horn is expected to wwesch in the chapel Sunday. LISBON Burprise Party and Gift for Miss Ken- nedy. v LETTERS FROM TWO STATES <v - —— WATERFORD Mrs. James B. Cottrell of New Lon- don is spending her. vacation at Mrs. Keeney's on Niantic river. Mrs, Wellington Lewis of Gilead ‘was et Crescent beach Wednesday at- tendn:‘ a class reunion of Sunday 8. Rev. lcome E. Bates of Mystic was at A. P. Daniels’ Tuesday. Mrs, Bates was the guest of Mrs. Isaac Gardner the past wesk. Miss Katie Sherry is home after a visit at her sister’s, Mrs. Albert Per- kins of Groton. Mrs, Eliza Morgan of Providence is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Avery. LIBERTY HILL Visitors During the Vacation Season —C. E. Social. Principal and Mrs. F. A, Verplanck of South Manchester were guests of Mrs. Verplanck's mother, Mrs. S. A. Noyes Tuesday. Geo. A. Trotter of Newton, Mass, is visiting here and at South Manches- ter. Mrs. Trotter is the guest of her mother, Mrs. E. A. Noyes. William F. Harvey of Norwich was the guest Sunday of his mother, Mrs. Annie L. Harvey. John H. Kneeland and Tony La- boski attended the poultry meeting at s Monday. Henry V, Oehlers of New York City post office is spending his vacation at his home here. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Loomis of Schenectady were visiting relatives in this place Monday and Tuesday. Hattie Fuller, trained nurse, whose work is in Boston, is staying a few days with her sisters, Mary and Nancy Fuller. The C. E. Society had a social at the home of Mrs. Annie L. Harvey Friday evening. LEONARD BRIDGE Mr. A. T. Gardiner and family of Norwich were visitors in this place ‘Wednesday. Mr. L. H. Corbit and family of Bridgeport returned home Friday af- ter a few days’ visit here. They were accompanied by Mrs. Corbit’s mother, Mrs. Jda Cummings and son Carlion. Mr. JPaddock and Miss Lena Man- waring, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Loomis and Mrs, L. A, Manwaring were callers at Mrs. Manwaring’s brothers, Fred A. Abell of Columbia. The trip was made in Mr, Paddock’s auto Judge A. G. Kneeland was in Willi- mantic Tuesday. Mrs. John Tiffany is ill with tonsi- litis. The ice cream sale was not largely attended owing to the bad weather, ‘Wednesday evening. L. Bell was a Deep River visitor last Wednesday. Mrs. Fred Kinsley of West Haven is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Lee Harding, in Sterling City, William Gibson has returned from New Haven and is working for L. D. Harding. C. A. Tiffany and Leland Wood of Chester were callers at Mrs. M. L. Tiffany’s last week. Noyes Eccleston of Rixtown s threshing rye for Otto Anderson this weelk. A. A. Morgan was in Preston City Tuesday. Irving Rathbone and family are mov- ing from the S. P. Eggleston farm. C. F. Hazard drove a large deer from his orchard that was eating apples from the trees, Monday afternoon. Goldenrod is heginning to blossom and bog crickets are calling evenings, a warning autumn is coming. Windham County WAUREGAN Grays to Play Blackstone Giants— Congregational Church Calls Rev. J Sherman Gove ,of New Hampshire. A large delegation from this village went to Plainfield, Thursday, to at- tend the circus. The fans of this village and sur- rounding towns will get a rare treat today (Saturday) when the Gregs of the Eastern Connecticut league play the Blackstone Colored Giants, of Providence. 4 Trolley Outing. Miss Mary A. Tracy expects to start on a trolley trip in a few days going first to Naragagansett ,thence to Plymouth, Lexington and Concord, going al Ithe way by trolley. Daniel Shippee who was injured last week by a horse hay fork falling on him has not recovered. To Call Paston. At the business meeting of mem- bers of the Congregational church it was voted to extend a call to Rev. J. Sherman Gove, of New Hampshire. A number of people of this village attended the church picnic and clam Mr. and Mrs. Ransom Read, Mrs. ‘:xum- Read and Augustus Camp- 1] t Sunday in Central Village. W. 8. Foote was at the home of his wmother in Wilton for the week end. Rev. J. W. Payne occupied the pul- at the local church Sunday morn- party of about twenty-five young ple gave Miss Alice Kennedy a rprise Satarday evening. She was presented a handsome manicure set. Miss Emma Babcock of Jewett City mnt Saturday with Miss Susie Kan- . Oliver Cornell of New York city is spending a week at Mrs. J. H. Kenne- ay's. SHUNOC The Rev. H. C. Van Horn of Asha- Wway, R. L, spoke in the Miner church Bun morning. R. Wheeler, Mrs. Wheeler and R. B. Wheeler, Jr., and Nathan d’cnlvvr were all inp Boston Tues- Miss Hattle A. Maine of Webster, m., is the guest of Mrs., Mary A. er. R, B. Wheeler shipped a carload of Beef cattle to Boston Monday night. Waltar A Wilkinson has been tak- en to the Backus hospital for treat- ment. Mr. Wilkinson has been ill for pome time, having been stricken with eumonia, followed by a complica- on of diseases. George Bennett of Canterburv has rchased a tract of land here on hich he proposes to erect a grain mill. MOHEGAN Mrs. Avery and Mre. Dolbeare were n New London the first of the week. Anson Dolbeare who has been home g‘x a few days has returned to Lynn, 488, Mrs, Amelia Burdick and daughter Carrie, weré in Plainfleld Saturday. Church services were held Sunday, many attending. Mre. G. F, and granddaught- er, Gertrude of MNorwich, spen: Bunday with W. Fowler. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Langenbach, Jr,, are at Eastern Point for six weeks' stay. Donald Meech of Boston is home for a few days. bake at Fast Killingly Wefinesday. Dam Must Be Repaired. The Wauregan company’'s dam was damaged to such an extent by high water and ice last winter that an en- tirely new apron is being laid and other repairs are necessary to make it safe. Mrs. Herbert F. Pepler was at Ocean beach one day this week. Mrs. Ida Burgess is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. N. Wood, in South Coventry. Mrs. Alex Maynard and children of New Bedford, Mass., are visiting here this week. Mrs. E. V. Chartier and two child- dren of Hast Somerville, Mass, are spending the summer here with rela- tives. . James Noon is recovering blood poison caused by rusty nail in his hand. Mrs. Charles Leavens is visiting her son, Fred Leavens, at the Killingly town farm. Mr. and Mrs. John Baton expect to leave soon for a month in Springfield, and other places, going in their auto- mobile. Philiar Pratt is moving his family toJWv%nnsocket. R L . W. Atwood has gone on a fis! trip to Maine, " i NORTH STERLING Rev. F. P. Smock attended Douglas camp meeting. Miss Ruth Avery of Groton is vis- iting at George C, Spooner’s. Mr. and Mrs. Frank” E. Potter of Riverpoint, R. L, have been visiting at F. O. Plummer's. Mrs. Lena Griffith is in Anthony, caring for Mrs. C. H. Bassett's sister, who is ill Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Blanchard of Danielson visited their old home- stead herp last week. Mrs. John Potter and Mrs. A, Colvin gf Plainfield have been visiting friends ere. George Noble of New London spent Sunday at George C. Spooner’s, Mre. Leon A. Dexter spent Thurs- day of last week with her sister, Mrs. Olney Kaight. ‘Woodchucks have daatro‘\'ed a num- ber of gardens this season. The blight on chestnut trees can bhe geen hera In a number of places. There seems to be no remedy for it, and the trees will die from sticking a Local Pedple on Summer Trips—Vis- itors Being Entertained. Mrs, Narcisse Caplette and daugh- ter Blanche are visiting in Putnam and Worcester. ¢ Mrs. Warner Smith, Mrs. Frank C. Tillinghast and -daughter Marjorie spent Wednesday at Ocean beach. The Plainfield Woolen company lost a large workhorse Monday night. They purchased the horse about two weeks ‘before its death. Miss Elizabeth Pray of Braintree, Mass, who has been spending two weeks with her cousin, Mrs. Elizabeth Mathewson, has gone to Brewster, Me., for the remainder of the summer. Mrs. 8. Albert Clarke was at Ocean beach Tuesday. Mrs. Henry Levalley is very ill with heart trouble. . Mr. and Mrs. Esec Smith are visit- ing their son Edward in New London. George Vasper has moved his fam- ily to Plainfield, where he is em- ployed. Mrs. Frank Davis is entertaining her father, Mr. Holland of Providence. Miss Angeline Guerin is entertaining her cousin from Worcester. Miss Emma Greenhalgh is spending a week at Oakland beach, R. I. Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Speed of Torring- ton are visiting Mr. Speed's mother, Mrs. Celinda McStay. Miss Susan Shepard of Somerville, Mass., has returned home after spend- ing two weeks with Mrs. Fred Till- inghast, Mrs. William Jowett, who recently underwent an operation at Warcester, is recovering. oy b Mrs. Fitch Carey has been ill. Master Hdmund Trudeau has re- turned to Moosup after spending a week with his aunt, Miss Mary Bourque. Sermon by Putnam Pastor. Rev. Wallace Stearns of Putnam preached at the church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hill spent Sun- day at Buttonwoods, R. L Mrs. Warren ‘Hopkins and little son Alfred returned from Buttonwoods, R. L, Sunday. Frederick Perkins, son of George Perkins, has returned from the Day- Kimball hospital, where he underwent a slight operation. ‘On Motoring Trip. George Loring and Bdward Tilling- hast are taking an auto trip to New York in Mr. Loring’s auto. Mr. and Mrs. L. Howard Cross spent Sunday in Putnam. Master Alfred Pruize of Taftville is visiting his cousin, Raymond La- france. Joseph Levalley has returned from a Providence visit. Mrs. Eba Huntington, George and Pearl Huntington, and . Mrs. Allan Moffitt, spént Wednesday with Mrs. Huntington’s father in Putnam. Mrs. John Smith has returned from ‘Worcester to spend the summer at her home. Miss Anna Smith and Miss Sarah Averill of Worcester have been spend- ing several days at Black Hill with Mrs. John Smith. Gardner Barber and son George of Washington, R. I, have ‘been visiting at Charles Barber’s. Mrs. Joseph Levalley and daughter Leah are visiting in East Douglas this week. Mrs. Mortimer Stetson and children, Flizabeth and Iois, have returned from Pleasant View, R. L, where they have been spending two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barber spent Sunday at Rocky Point. Clyde Davis® has returned to Provi- dence after a visit with relafives here. BROOKLYN Townspeople Entertaining Numerous Guests During Pleasant August Days. Providence George T. Brown of Pot- visited Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. ter the past week, Mrs. Charles Minott and three chil- dren have returned to their home in Greenfield, her father, Rev. G. P, Gunning, D.D. going with /her and remaining a few days. Miss Helen 1. Witter has returned from Northfield. Able to Leave Hospital. Miss Florence O'Neil after recu- perating in Backus hospital has returned home much improved. Miss Abigail L. Witter attended the Summer Normal school in Danbury for two weeks. On Auto Trip. Mrs. DeWitt C. Park went to Bos- ton Sunday in her auto taking with her her daughter and husband with their child and from ' there visiting her daughter, Mrs. John Fallon in Hingham for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Pond have re- turned from Providence, Miss Florence M. Bennett acompanying them for a visit of a few weeks. Master Milton Gardiner of Sayles- ville, R. I, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. George A. Witter. Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Pray of Paw- tucket are visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Potter. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison of New York are guests of Mr, and Mrs. J. 8. Bard. Mr, and Mrs. James S. Palmer of At tleboro visited the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Palmer over Sunday. Miss Hope Gardiner is visiting rei- atives in Hampton. Miss Alice Nelson of New Rochelle is visitfng Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Miller. THOMPSON Visiting Pastors at Congregational Church Services. Calvin Cranska of New York and James Cranska of Manchaug visited their sisters here last week. H. S. Backus and family, the Misses Cranska and Miss Sybfl Pettis are at Oak Bluffs, George E. Shaw of Putnam called on his sister, Mrs. BEmma Shaw Col- cleugh, Sundav. Miss Mary E. Chase led the B. Y. P. U. service Sunday evening. O. E. Mills sang a solo. The Woman's Missionary society of the Congregational church meets next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. George Crosby. Judge and Mrs. Crosby are enter- taining Mr. and Mrs. Crafts of North- ampton, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Knight visited Providence relatives Sunday. Rev. E. Talmage Root of Providence occupied the Congregational pulpit on Sunday morning. Ha was assisted by the pastor of the Roger Williams Bap- tist church of Providence. There was special music. Mrs. E. M. D. Herrick has been en- tertaining two grandchildren from Grosvenordale. EKONK Auto Guests from Homer, N. Y.— Young Ladies of Grange Give Play. Francis: Gallup and Mr. and Mrs. Orrie Gallup and three children of Homer, N. Y., were visitors at E. B. Gallup's last week. Théy came across the country in their fine touring car, vigiting places of interest and enjoy- ing the trip immensely. From here they went to Providence and Boston, returning home by New London, New Haven and New York city. Rev. and Mrs. Reynolds started on Tuesday for Rumford, Me., to be pres- ent at the marriage of their son next week. All are hoping the trip will benefit Mrs. Reynolds, whose health is not good. . Play -and Sale Successful. The young people of Ekonk grange gave an entertainment Tuesday eve- | ning. A drama, No Cure, No Pay, was presented by seven young ladies, followed by music by a kitchen or- chestra and tableaux. A good sum was added to the treasury by the sale of cake and ice cream. G. H. Galiup and family and How- ard Gallup and family went to Rocky Point Sunday, and enjoyed a fine shore dinner. Miss Nettie Gallup is entertaining g houseful of guests at the" Gallup homestead. y Mrs, Luther Tanner and Mrs. Will- jam Tanner are away for a'lengthy visit. Berry parties are popular. : Large parties pass over this hill go- ing to Beach pond and report fine fish- ing. Esther Gallup spent Wednesday in Danielson. SOUTH WINDHAM Guests Who Come and Go—Congrega- tional Sunday School Picnic to Ocean Beach. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kinney of Hartford are spending a few weeks with A, E, Kinney. g Mr. and Mrs. Willilam Backus and Josephine Palmer are spending sev- eral days in New London and vicinity. Mr. and Mrs. Cassius Barstow and Mrs. Young have returned from a lengthy stay at South Williamstown, Mass. Mrs. Timothy Watts, who has been confined to the house by illness, is im- proving. Mrs. Fred Smith taining her mother and sister, and Miss Bruce, of Bridgeport. Miss Edna Maine of Eden Park, R. 1, who has been visiting her cousin, Mrs. Arthur Sweet, left Wednesday for her summer home at North Stoning- ton. Edward Graves of Voluntown spent Sunday at Charles Backus'. Mrs. Harvey Gurgler of Merrows is visiting Mrs. Mary Larkham. Miss Lijllian Chesebro has been vis- iting her sister, Mrs. Frank Gifford. Pionic at Ocean Beach. The picnie of the Congregational Sunday school was held at Ocean Beach Wednesday, 117 going by spe- cial car and boat in the morning and returning at 8 o'clock in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Barstow spent has been enter- Mrs Sunday with friends in Brooklyn, Conn. Miss Hazel Backus is spending a week with Miss Annie Foley of New London. Egbert Albro leaves soon for a visit with relatives in New York state. Miss Harvey of Unionville is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Nellie Tubbs. Austin Wade and family have moved into the part of the Sharp house lately occupied by Mrs. Martha Potter. Miss Ber’ha Binns has returned to Norwich after spending two weeks’ vacation with her sister, Mrs. John Lewis. Mrs. Joseph Smith spent Thursday with her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Chamberlain, of Willimant WESTMINSTER Reception for Newlvweds — Hanover Pastor at Local' Church. Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Water streel ed a visit the past week from daughter and son-in-law of Jer- sey City, who were on their honey- moon trip. The daughter will spend several weeks with her parents before returning to her home. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Degrenier of Norwich spent Sunday with Mrs. De- grenier's mother, Mrs. Mary J. Rath- bun. Mre. Ellen Parker ‘of Brooklyn has been a guest at the same place this week. Frank Linnell and Miss Bernice Cook were guests of Moosup relatives last Saturday. Miss Bernice King of Hartford has been spending her vacation with Mr. and Mrs, Columbus Smith at Brook- side farm, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, re- cently married in New York city, were tendered a reception upon their return at Brookslde, the home of the groom. Mr. Hubbard, who recently pur- chased the property owned by the late Merrill Button, was here last week and intends to move his household goods hers at an early dat Mr. Croft of Hanover preached to a good sized sudiedce last Sunday in the Congregational church here. CHAPLIN Redecoration of Congregational Church —State Road Receives Coat of Oil and Gravel. Rev. H. C. McKnight and Mrs. Me- Knight have been in North Coventry several da; at the home of their son, Wallace McKnight. Rev. W. S. Mcintyre, secretary of the Lord’s Day league, delivered a strong discourse at the church Sun- day. The Congregational church is being redecoratad in the interior and a new carpet is to replace the old one. The Ladies’ Aid society bears a large part of the expense of the improvements. State Road Oiled. The state road has received a coat of oil and gravel. Visitors in town of late include Rev. and Mrs. Walter E, Lanphear. Dr. and Mrs. Orin R. Witter and Mrs. Heien A. Witter of Hartford, Dr. and Mrs. William B. Neff of Waterbury. Mrs. John Smith and son of Hart- ford are at B. M. Russell's. Town Clerk M. Litchfield is mov- ing to the Neff place. Winfleld J. Phillips is to occupy the house vacat- ed by Mr. Litchfield. RAWSON Miss Ruth Gardiner of Brooklyn, who has been visiting relatives, has returned home. Mrs. Willlam Clapp, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Everett Whitehouse, leaves today (Saturday) for South Weymouth, Mass., ‘where her husband is employed. Tony Vicheq, one of the Italians who Wi on the rallroad here, cut his leg while mowing the railroad banks re- cently and has been unable to work since. Irving W. Hammond and daughter spent Sunday in Brooklyn. Miss Hope Gardiner returned with them for a visit. Miss Rachel Kenvon and Mrs. Wil- liam Clapp were in Willimantic Thurs- day. Miss Fannle Larkin is to move into Frank Phillips’ house, formerly occu- pled by A. A, Sweet. HAMPTON ¢ Mrs., Fannie Larkin is moving to Frank Phillips’ farm. Miss Flora Pearle, who has been visiting Miss Gertrude Brenn of Scot- land, has returned to her home here, Mrs, C. M. Smith and Miss Smith have returned to their cottage after spending a month at Litchfield, Miss Esther Weiles is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. C. M. Smith. Mrs. William Pearie is entertaining her father and mother from Auburn, R. I Miss Aldex Moreau is visiting Miss Priscilla Fuller. Mrs. William Phillips and son Mer- ton have gone to Crescent Beach for the remainder of the season. Mrs. William Jewett spent Sunday in - Bridgeport, Mrs. Charles H. Benziger and Miss Flora Pearle spent Wednesday in Hartford. Social Affairs in Honor of Summer Guests—8t. Paul's Church Members Hold Sale on the Green. | the Ladies’ Bible class: ‘Wednesday afternoon. The marriage Sunday in Waterford of Miss Alberta Maynard of New London and Harry Dawson of Nor- wich is of local interest, as Mrs. Daw- son is daughter of Mrs. Keeney who moved from Windham to Water- ford a few weeks ago. ~Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Webb returned Tuesday from three weeks' visit in Maine, and the White Mountains, and Pleasure W. 8. Kelsey and family of Boston wil spend August in town. ‘Miss Dorothy Fenton who has been the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. John C. Fenton for six weeks re- turned to her home in Winthrop, Mass., Monday. Miss Mary Lynch is working in J. B. Fullerton's store in Willimantic. Moving Pictures a Feature. Alan Guild entertained a few friends Monday evening in honor of his cousin John Montgomery of Ar- lington, N. J. The guests were amused with moving pictures and games, and refreshments were served. Miss Elizabeth Roberts of Mt. Ver- non is the guest of the Misses Abbe. Mrs. Eilen Stoddard of Putnam is with her niece, Mrs. F. B. Guild. Mr. and Mrs., Forrest Luffler and children who have been visiting Mrs. Luffler’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. S. Chappell, have returned to their home in New London. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Willis of Beotland were guests at W. F. Maine's Sunday. Tea For Brooklyn Guest. Mrs. R.. G. Waterous gave ,a Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. ward Moehing of Brooklyn, Y. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Guild, Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Thompson, Rev. and Mrs. Woodford off Seymour, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Moehing and Mrs. A. J. Larrabee, Rev. and Mrs, Woodford of Sey- mour are spending August at Dr. E. B. Thompson's. _ Miss Abigal W. Bates of New York is with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Renoni Bates. Rev. Thurdive Martin of Worcester will supply St. Paul's church for the next two Sundays. Sale On the Green. The ladieg of St. Paul's church heid a sale of fancy articles, food and ice cream on the Green Thursday after- DAYVILLE Local Guests on Yachting Cruise— Danielson Pastor at Congregational Church. ten Ed- Miss Myrtice Blanchard and Dora Blanchard are on board Dr. Freder- ick Rogers’ yacht, taking a cruise. Mr. and Mrs. William Noble have returned from Wales, Mass. Marshall Burnett spent the end at his home in Dayville. George Williams spent Sunday Foster, R. L Miss Clara Stokes is able te be eut, after being confined to the house with a sprained ankle. Danielson Pastor Heard. Rev. Clarence H. Barber preached most acceptably at the Congreagtional church Sunday. Mrs. W, F. Bidwell Mass., for a few days. Mrs. Rogers and daughter of Provi- dence were recent guests of James Blanchard and family. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shippea spent the week end in Dayville with Deacon and Mrs. Burnett. Mrs. N, W. Young of Providence is visiting Mrs. J. R. Bowen. Fannie Herendeen and brother are visiting Mrs, Fred B. Wilbur, Miss Annie Thompson was calling on friends in town Thursday. Mr, ang Mrs. William Hopkins were week in is in Lowell, at Mrs. W. F, Bldwell's Sunday, Mrs. Hopkins was joined by Miss lda Sayles. ‘William P. Kelley was a New Bed- ford, Mass., vigitor the first of the week, £ CLARK’S CORNERS Changes in Station Agents—Sisters Have Reunion at Modena. Miss Viola F. Jewett from Lake Kenosia, a month’s camping. Miss Je tended the Danbury summer school. New Station Agent. Station Agent Walter A. Shippee completed his duties here Tuesday, Mr. Shippee is succeeded by Mr. Albro of Putnam. E. C. Jewett of Norwich was in town Monday. has returned Reunion of Sisters. Mrs. Allen Jewett entertained .her sisters on Thursday. Each year they have a reunion, this year meeting at Modena. Covers were laid for twelve and they spent a merry day. Mrs. W. N. Jewett presided at the piano; singing and dancing were enjoyed. Out of town guests were Mrs. W. P. Greene, Mrs, Byron Dexter and daugh- ter, Mabel, Mrs. Daniel Wheeler an daughter Blanche, Mrs. Susie Lill bridge and son Clarence, all of No wich, and Mrs. Alice Murdock of Ar- lington, Mass. Mrs. Watson of New London has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wade. Mrs. Neuman, her mother and daughter Vivian have returned to New Haven. Mr. and Mrs. D C. Hattin attend- ed the funeral of Holden Arnold on Tuesday. Mrs. W, C, Oliver is entertaining old-time neighbors from Oak Ridge, N. J. STERLING HILL Lawn Party with Novel eFatures Nets About $30. . The lawn party given by the Baptist Young People's unipn on Thursday last proved a success socially and financially. At least two hundred par- ticipated. The Jawn was attractively decorated with several birch booths, lanterns and an artistic platform which seated the musicians. Pleasing music was furnished by an orchestra under the leadership of W. H. Hutch- ins of Moosup. The table of mystery packages was the center of interest for a short time only, for one hundred and twenty bundles were sold in less than one-half hour. Candy, cake, ice cream and post cards were on sale and in addition the céntents of the bas- kets carried by the peddlers in gro- tesque array in the peddlers’ parade. About $30 will be realized as net pro- ceeds. gy SCOTLAND Dickens Party Held at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Dorrance. Tuesday afterncon at The IParm, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Julian Dor- rance, about twenty guests were in attendance at a Dickens party in hon- or of the centemary of this famous author. Ferns and flowers were the decorations ¢~ the reception room, while reprin» of scenes from his works as depicted by Cruikshank fill- ed every available space on the walls. A story or brief selection from some one of his tales was given by each, followed by the impersonation, in cos- tume, of these characters: Sairy Gamp. Mrs. Dorrance: her friend, - Betsey Prig, Mrs. Fuller; Miss Cruncher, Mirs. Barstow; Madame Lafarge, Mrs, Ches- Mrs, John Beckwith entertained the | It lessens irritation —quiets. the nerves. Best for skin | diseases — invaluable in the : nursery. Sold by all druggists. . bro; the stately Miss Dombey, Miss Chesbro; Mrs. Jarley, . Mrs, Teele; three of her wax “figgers,” Mrs. Ash- mead, Mrs. Cary, Mrs. Bromley: Mrs, Gummidge, Mrs. Taber: the lady of vellow curl papers, Mrs. Thomas Corney, Mrs. Gallup; Mr. B e, Mrs, Allen; Oliver Twiet, son; Little Nell, Mary Littell; grandfather, Mr. Dorrance; the house- keeper, Mrs. Waldo. . Mrs. Jarley presented a few of wax “figgers” and the gketch Corney and Mr. Bumble at Tea was also given. The hostess then led the way to the Old Curiosity Shop, a room filled with genuine antiques, ancien® books, among them the London Maga- zine of 1718, old tapestries, china and shawls from the orient, ,relics of the Civil war and other innumerable and valuable family heirlooms. Delicious refreshments were served as the finale to a charming afternoon. WOODSTOCK VALLEY John Gaffney and son Jack of Far Rockaway, N. J., are at Allen W. Ken- yon's for a few weeks’ stay. Tt is reported that Gus Holma has sold his farm to Mr. Goss of Philadel- phia. Mr. and Mrs, 8. P. Butler entertained Mr. and Mrs. Fred Strong over Sun- Mrs. Sarah Davis visited friends in Woodstock Hill over Sunday. G. M. Randall visited Providence friends over Sunday. Miss Louise Massicott has returned to her home in Providence. Ferdinand Kenyon epent with friends in Putnam. Mrs. Josephine Bartlett of Putnam is visiting her brother, Winfield . Kenyon. Miss Maude Leonard entertained a party of friends Thursday. Mrs. Morse of Southbridge, Mass., and son and family of Springfleld, Mass., were at Mrs. Walter Barrett's on Sunday, making the trip via auto. WESTFORD Selectman A. C. Squires in com- pany with Mr, and Mrs. Willis Reed. Sunday took an auto irip to Wilimantic last Friday, Miss Mabel Spooner has gone to Mansfield Depot and is in the employ of Mrs, Mary Snow. Miss Eva Spooner returned to Ox- ford, Mass., Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Walker moved here from Southbridge last week, and are occupying the John Clapp house BEverett and Gladys Barlow. were. i Southbridge. . Mass., Sunday. . W. I. Reed and family spent Sun- day at Lake Mashapaug. Selectman A. C. Squier was in Wil- | lmantic on business recently. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bacha are enter- taining relatives from New York. Mr. Schelly and Miss Brake Baker were guests of Mrs. Henry Eastmap last week. WARRENVILLE 7 Sunday School Clau_.Enurhinld at the Parsonage. Mrs. [. A. Baker entertained her father, Mr. Karhan of New York, over Sunday. Miss Ethel her uncle, Rev, Ashaway, R, L George Noel has been spending sev- eral days in the Thread City. Judge O. D. Baker and family, E. L. James and family spent Sunday their bungalow, Sportsman’s Paradise. They entertained Attorney W. A. King and family of Willimantic. Mrs, Ellen Brackley and Mrs. Lizzie Clapp spent Wednesday in Williman tie. Durkee is the guest of E. P. Mathewson, in . C. Bugbee entertained her ~hool class on Tuesday after nvfmn at the parsonage. Rev. and ‘Mrs. Frank Chamberlin are occupying their cottage at the camp ground at Willimantie. Mrs. D. E. Lyon of North Windham is spending a week with Mr. and Mrs Fred A, Bowen. She has also been a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Warren P. Keith. Hatch of Hydeville and Mrs. J. B. e’ rs. Sarah H. Marble of Woodstock. II]‘ have been on a visit to © their cousin, M. J. Chapman. She is also | entertaining her niece, Mrs. BE. H | Whittemore, and son Preston of East Douglas, Mass. Sudden Death. Mrs. Mary A. Sherman, wife of Fiisha Sherman, died suddenly Tues- day night, the 30th of July. The fu- neral services held at her home were on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. J. B. King officiating. Burial was in Abington cemetery. Besides her hus- band, she leaves five sons and daugh- ters. & ONECO Lawn Party at Sterling and Circus at Plainfield Attract Visitors. ~ A Mrs. Celia M..Lewis .is visiting her daughter in Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marriott, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marriott and daughter Marjorle took an auto ride to Wester- 1y, R. 1, Sunday, Mr. Hayward of Moosup taking them. About thirty attended the lawn par- tv at Sterling Wednesday night. Mrs. S. Willlam Burdick and Miss Carrie Burdick spent ' Thursday in Danijelson. - Several from this place attended the circug at Plainfield Thursday. Mrs. 8. Stone and daughter are spendine the weék at J. 8. Mowry's. Mrs. Russell Thurrot spent Wednes. day in Taunton, Mass. Miss Carrie Burdick has been spend- ing the week with her father, S. Wil- liam Burdick, . - NORTH WOODSTOCK Mrs. -Alfred.Olds and daughter Edith of Hartford are visiting. at Mrs: A, A. Paine's. Mr, and Mrs, Calvin L. Rawson are guests of cousins in Whitingsville, Mrs. Matilda Morse is at her home here after an absence of two years in Topeka, £ The Misses Rishop are entertaining Miss Hannah Briggs of Dudley. Miss Mand Healey has been visiting friends in Vernon. Migses Maud and Lillian Milligan are spending a week in Boston. - Mrs. Emily Vinton has gone to hae daughter's in Salem for a whila |