Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 10, 1912, Page 9

NEW » i Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in Three Counties. : " New London County OLD MYSTIC B. Y. P. U. Birthday Carnival—Will- ‘ jam C. Havens' Funeral—J. B. Copp Buys the Gardner Property. The B, Y. P, U. held a birthday car- pival on the Baptist church laixn m’st Friday evening. The committee in charge were Mrs, Henry E. Anderson, Mrs. J. Harold Williams, Miss Amy Mrs. Frank E. Williams and Miss Nellie F. Schoonover. The en- trance fees were received by Rev. Hen- xry B. Anderson, Master Percival An- derson acted as page, and at the en- trance presented each person with a wouvenir of the month in which each ‘was born. The souvenirs for January were snowballs; February, hearts; March, Shamrocks; April, rabbits; May, violets; June, roses; July, fire- crackers; August, fans; September, autumn leaves; October, pumpkin moonshines; November, turkeys; De- cember, Christmas bells. The Janu- ary booth was in charge of Frank E. Willlams and Miss Nora Massey. They sang Jingle Bells. Miss Amy Eldridge and Miss Hazel Clyde were in care of the February booth. The duet, The Gypsy Countess, was sung by them. March booth was tended by Frank Clyde and Miss Addie Russell. Mr. Clyde entertained the audience with St. Patrick jokes. Miss Nellle F. Schoonover and Mrs. Clarence W. Beckwith had charge of the April booth. An April fool duet was sung by Miss Schoonover and Mrs. Beckwith. May booth was in care of Misses Eli- nor Cheesbro and Derothy Water- ' bury, dressed as May queens. Their part of the programme was a phono- ph selection, Oh, That We, Too, %a Maying. June booth was in the care of Miss Genieve Frink and Mrs. Frank E. Williams, who informed the nudiénce that all who wished to be married could assemble at the June boeth. Miss Frauces Eldredge and ‘Harold W, Schoonover tended the July booth, Miss Eldredge represented the Goddess of Liberty and Mrs. Schoon- over Uncle Sam. They presented the tablean, Star Spangled Banner, and sang the song, in which the young people in charge of the twelve booths Joined. Miss Viola Bldredge and Miss Helen Hull tended the August booth. Their part of the programme was a glm duet, The Butter Dance, played by Miss Frances Fildredge and Miss Viola Eldredge. September booth was in charge of Miss Josephine Water- bury and Daniel Gilbert, who repre- sented farmer§ and presented shadowgraph, The Farmer's Turnips. The Misses Etta ““ay Lamphere and Lydla Maine, representing witches, had the October booth. They render- ed The Witches’ Spell.. The November booth was in charge of Miss Ruth Al- iyn and Miss Maud Willlams, who wers dressed as Puritan maidens. De- - ®ember booth was in charge of Mrs. J. 'Harold Willlams and Albert Welles. . A phonograph selection, Ring Out the Bells for Christmas, was rendered, aft- er which Mrs, Willlams and Mr. Welles walked to the center of the church lawn, each carrying an immense stock- ing with cand ykisses and threw them at the crowd. A large birthday e with twelve lighted candles was n every booth. All patrons visiting the booth representing the month in which was born, was treated to a jece of cake and a glass of lemonade. re‘ cream and sherbet were on sale. The Waesterly orchestra furnished mu- slc. Clarence W, Beckwith announced the programme. The union greatly ap- reciated the kindness of Charles Q. dredge of Riverview, who loaned his many flags for the decoration of the July booth. The proceeds amount- ing to over $30 will be used for chur(‘:h expenses. Funeral of William C. Harris. The funeral of William C. Harris, whose death occurred Friday, August & was held Monday at the Harris momestead. Rev. Arthur H. Withee, pastor of the Methodist church, con- ducted the service. As the deceased was a member of the G. A. R. the American flag was draped on the cas- ket. There were handsome floral of- fertngs. The G. A, R. of Mystic post ‘were ent in a body. The bearers were Frederick A. Barnes, Horace O. WMNams, F. Alonzo Chapman and Bd- win Lamphers, Burial was in the fam- {ly plot iIn Elm Grove cemetery, In charge of the Grand Army. Rev. Mr, Withee pronounced the benediction, Guests of Mrs. Beckwith. The Ladies’ AM soclety of the Bap- tst church was entertained Tuesday eveming at the home of Mrs, Willlam D. Beckiwth. Picnic to Watch Hill. The Baptist Sunday school took its @wnmal outing Wednesday to Watch Buys Gardner Property. J. Brenton Copp of Main street has 4 :m:ed the Gardner property, cor- Wim and Liberty streets, Mystla, and will rergodel the house and oceu- gy it when completed. Guests and Travelers.: @eorgs W. Harris of Baldwinevilla, N, Y. is spending his vacation with his family at the Harris homestead. J. Alpheus Schoonover of New York errived Wednesday evening at Fim- hurst for his vacation. Capt. T. Everett Welles of Pensa- eola, Fla., who is with his family at the Welles homestead for the summer, has been spending a few days in Bos- ton, purchasing flshing boats for his business at Pensacola. Mrs. Thomas Wheeler and daughter, Miss Bthel Wheeler of Illinois are the ests of their cousin, Miss Gertrude Mrs. Bennett and child of Bridgeport ave of Mrs. Wallace A. Phillips at home of her sister, Miss Bab- ecock. S Mr, and Mrs, Orson Pulver and three echildren of Hlillsdale, N. Y., are guests of Mrs. Pulver'’s paremts, Hon. and Mrs, Bilas B. Wheeler. * Rev. C. Frederick Eldredge of Nian- tie oocupled the Baptist pulpit Sun- morning. . Henry E. Anderson and chil- dren are spending their vacation at the shome of Mrs. Andersow’s parents, Mr, and Mrs, Avery Park of Norwf€h. EAST COLCHESTER Mpre. Alvin Fargo and children of Atchville were visitors here Monday. On Tuesday &' berry party of eight enjoyed & trip to Hxeter, returning home laden with berries. A good time, besides & large quantity of berris, was the reward. Third Selectman Chas, A, Kramer went to l.i.u-s Tuesday morning, » . the {. HANOVER Rev. F. J. Pohl of Brooklyn, N. Y, Accepts Congregational Call—Airlie Team in Need of a Regular Pitcher —Outing Notes. Rev. F. J. Pohl of Brooklyn, N. Y, will preach in the Congregational church Sunday. In the evening a spe- clal collection is to be taken by the Christian Endeavor society. ‘Wednesday afternoon the meeting of the Woman’s Missionary society was held at the home of Mrs. W. S. Lee. Miss Ruth Standish le dthe meeting; the topic was Missions in India and China; Mrs. Lee read an interesting letter from Rev. E, H. Smith, mission- ary in China, who spoke of the patriot- ism of the Chinese boys, and told of his work in that land. Miss Standish read a chapter from the book, Western ‘Women in Eastern Lands. Short pa- pers were read by other members, The society voted to renew the sub- scription for two copies of Life and Light. At the close of the programme refreshments were served by the host- ess. Guests of the meeting were Mrs. Tappam of South America, Mrs. Beebe of Néw York, Mrs. Sturtevant of New Hayen, Cail Accepted. A call has been extended by the Congregational church to Rev. F. J. Pohl of Brooklyn, N. Y., and has been accepted by Mr. Pohl Team Needs a P The Airlie baseball te feated Saturday by a 1 of Fitchville and Norwich play score was 10 to 1. The Airlie team is unfortunate this year in not hav- ing a pitcher on their team and hav- ing to depend on outsiders who have disappointed them by their non-ap- pearance several times. In the ab- sence of the pitcher last Saturday, Bert Crofts, the Airlie third baseman, | pitched his first game for the home team, allowing the visitors only a few hits. The visitors made two runs in the second inning and eight rums in the seventh, due to costly Dan Marra of the visiting team pitch- ed a strong game. Today (Saturday) the Airlies play at Lebanon. Gossip and Chat. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Lee entertained Rev. C. G. Fogg over Sunday. Mrs, Jackson and child of Philadel- phia_are visiting the former's sisters, the Misses Blackburn, Mr, and Mrs. Nathan A, Bennett en- tertained this week Mrs. B. M. Bliven of Norwich and Mrs, Mahlin Simpson of Minneapolis. Visliors at the -home of Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Gallup Include Miss Mary P. Clapp of Norwich, Miss Grace Jackson of Centerville, R. 1, Raymond Gallup of Hartford and Mr. and Mrs. A. S, Gallup and son Royal of Cen- terville, R. L Mr. ang Mrs. P. G. Dressing have as guests Misses Martha, Frances and Josephine Strache, Miss Frances Keddie of Jamaica Plain is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. ¥. Crombie. Miss Ruth Standish is spending two weeks in Newburyport, Mass. Miss Helen Eadie has returned from | guests of friends in West two weeks’ visit with her sister, Mrs. [cher Peck of Wellsfleet, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. D. P, Warwick are spending two weeks at Revere, Mass. Mr, and Mrs, E. Souter, the Misses Souter, Milton Souter and Mr, and Mrs. W, Wibberly are spending a week at Pleasant View, R. I, Mrs. Fred Walker of Norwich was the guest over Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. P. McIntosh. Mr. and Mrs. John Selms are in Groton. Miss Gladys Crombie/ has returned from a month’s visit in Jamaica Plain. Arthur Lannigan met with a painful Injury to His forefinger in last Satur- day’s ball game. Although the first Joint was dislocated and the finger split open, Mr. Lannigan pluckily fin- ished the game. Contractors from Meriden are in town painting the penstock of the: Afrlie mill, The roads are being: repaired. Mrs, John Doyle and her niece, Eliz- abeth Doyle, of Danielson, are guests of Mrs. M. Delaney. " GLASGO Epworth League Going to Ocean Beach—Robert Wilbur Acting Su- perintendent During His Father's Absence. Mrs. William Hasler and daughter Edith were guests of friends in Plain- fleld Sunday. Miss Jennie Campbell, who has been away for a week's vacation, has re- turned to her work. Mr. ang Mrs. J. T. Wilbur and son Ralph have been visiting in Williman- tic the past week. Mrs. H. J. Cole is entertaining her sister, Miss Catherine RBill of West- fleld, Mass. Mrs. A. C. Burdick and twn daugh- ters returned home on Friday, after spending a week with Mrs, Walter G. Burdick. f . Child's Sudden Death, Rev. R. C. Jacobs of Auburn, Mags., was called home Friday by the sud- den death of hiy yeungest daughter, FEtta Marie. Misses Grace and Gladys Thompson returned home Tuesday from Norwich where they have been the guests of friends. The Bethel E. L, plans to go to Ocean beach today (Saturday). Master Oliver Young returned on Thursday from Sterling Hill, where he has ben spending the week. All were glad to see J. G. Bill out to the morning service on Sunday. Rev. J. Thompson led the Epworth league seérvice in the evening. Henry Button went to Hartford dast week to the tuberculosis hospital for treatment. Acting Superintendent. Robert Wilbur is acting superinten- dent, while his father is having a two months’ vacation. i ASHWILLETT S. C. Eggleston of South Lyme with & force of men and two mowing ma- chines, has been cutting the grass and oats on hi$ farm here this week. A. Ray Button of Glasgo is cutting the grass on the Billings farm here for A. Q. Billings of Natick, R, I, Mr, and Mrs, Willlam Hiscox of Jew- ett City were callery at 8. D, Pleree's Bunday on their way to Pendleton Hill, Deantel B. Plerce is entertaining u party of flshermen from out of town at Billings pond this week, ‘William Morgan is working on the N. Y, N. H. & H. raliroad as fireman, 8. D. Plerce and grandson, Hdwin, a«m the clreus la Nerwish last errors. | I | I lar dheumatism, proved, | see. | held its annual picnic at Pleasant View UNCASVILLE S FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS " EASTERN CONNEGTIGUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. CALES FERE Preacher from California at Methodist Church—Activity in Cottage Colony —August Arrivals. oY Rev. H. J. Crist of the southern Cal- T in Three Italiang were arrest London Sunday night on suspicion of being’ fonnwtmi, with the hold up. The ere tried in a local court and |in sufficient evidence was found to have them bound over to the Spetember term of the superior court. Gordon Ely of New Britain is the guest of his parents on Champlin hill. State Day Exercises. The Connecticut State Spiritualist association hag their annual state day —_— ifornia conference, who, with MIS. | exercises at the zamp ground Sunday. Mother of Principal James E. Murphy | Crist, has been entertained recently | A jarge number of members from all Dead—Pittsburg Speaker Addresses |DY the Misses Geer at the Pine |over the state were in attendance. the Crowd—Gasoline in Flatiron Ex- plodes. —til Mrs. Ida Browning, who, with Mrs. Clarence Walden and children of Bos- ton, has been spending two weeks at the White mountains, has returned home, accompanied by her grand- daughter, Carol Walden, and grand- son, Blmer Browning of Providence, Mrs. Walden having returned to her home in Boston for' a few days. Mrs. Charles Chapel and children left Thursday to spend a fewe. weeks with relatives in Worcester. Principals’ Mother Dead. Friends of James E. Murphy, princi. pal of Palmer Memorial school, re- ceived the announcement of the death of Mr. Murphy’s mother, Mrs. Peter Maurphy. Guy A. Loomis, who is employed in Hartford, is spending his vacation at the home of his father, G. Turner Loo- mis. Mrs. Parker, wife of Dr, F. N. Park- er of Enfield, N. C.,, a fotmer, practi- tioner in the town, with her three chil- dren, arrived Monday to visit her fa- ther, Elisha Vibber, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Getchell. keeper Mr. day. concert © Mr. and Mrs. The annual Memorial church, Picnic at Riverv picnic G E:. church, wil Cornell of iew. August 13, a be given by out of town preached ,at the morning service at the M. E. church Sunday, the text be- ing Genésis iv:9: Am I my brothers Mrs. Thomas Latham returned Mon- day from several days’ visit in Guil- ford with her son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs, Bradford Latham. and Mrs. Wilbur Flushing, N. Y., were entertained over the week end by Mrs. Josie Birch. Mrs. Franklin H. Brown, who enter- tained members of the Kranzchen club of Norwich last week, was a visitor with the club at Lords Point Tues- William Beadle and family of Richmond Hill, 1. I, have taken the cottage on the Bluff, occu- pied during July by Mr. and Mrs, Fitch L. Allen of Norwich Town. of the Seabury roton, was held at Charles H. Brown's place, Riverview, ‘Wednesday. Miss Doris French of Willimantic has been spending a week with Miss Mary Gibbs. At the M. Mrs. May Pepper-Vanderbilt, the not- ed speaker, addressed the meeting. Strong Morgan of Meriden spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Martha Way. James E. Hurle is visiting relatives in New Haven and Waterbury. Frank Morgan of Meriden is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary I. Morgan. James Slate of South Lyme is work- ing at the railroad station for the summer. On Shore Leave. Perry Se.unflers, engineer on Brenton Reef lightship, arrived in the village Tuesday to spend ten days shore leave with his family. George Miller of Hartford is a guest of his sister, Mrs. Nehemiah Gates. 3. 8. Beckwith of New Haven is vis- iting friends here. Miss Mary J. Weiss of New Haven is the guest of Mrs. Perry Saunders. Mr. and Mrs. George Kinne Cran- dall of New London have taken rooms in Mrs. John Brown's residence on Washington avenue, for a few weeks. The McDonald family will move to A N Lendon Thursday. Mabel Hough has returned to = singers, under the auspices of the |N {aven. Frederick Church is ill with malaria. | choir. C Pearl of Hartford s in Mr. and Mrs. Norman Allen and Mrs. S. E. Hall of Douglas, Mass., | Pine Gr B sons, Leon and Percy, are spending | was a guest for a few dayvs last week | Emeen Siliby of New York is at the two weeks at Groton Long Point. Miss Nannie Allen was entertained of her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Willian. Knickerbocker hotel. D. Fairfield. James H. Manwaring, mate of the the week end at their cottage. “Miss Maud Chapman and Mr. Fox | Cornfield Point lightship, arrived in Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson are en- 'n were week end guests [ town Wednesday for a ten days‘ shere tertaining their aunt, Mr. and Mrs. aunt, Mrs, Sarah | leave. enry Pinkbam of New York. Colver, at the Navy Yard. Miss Runiece Park of Stafford Maurice Freeman, who has been oc- : t cupying the Nessler house, has moved into one of the tenements in the rear of the Baptist church, Frederick Palmer, Jr, has been the iew place, Pittsbura Cottagers Arrive. Rev. and Mrs. G. F. Bailey and fam- ily, who have spent a mont tion at River retu Springs is visiting Mr. and Mrs, Ed- ward Luce, VOLUNTOWN zueit o}i: his aunt, Mrs. A. P. Mitchell, | week to Collins . The co e va- at the Palmer homestead. cated by Rev. Mr. Bailey has been | g; P o Mr. anq Mrs. Paul Glasbrenner are | taken by Rev. H. E. Millington of the '? Destroys ~ Kinne's ~ Hall—Many entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. | Pittsburg, Pa., conference. ampers and Cottagers at Beach Sweet of Providence. James Martin of Meri is spend- Pond. Miss Henriétta Gridley is able to be | ing two weeks' vacation with his fam- i = out after an illness with malaria. ily at Leisure Hour. Sunday morning at about one o'clock John W, Slayton of Pi _i Mr. and Mrs K am Brown | fire was discovered at Kinne's hall. dressed the crowd at thelt;it;'“:%aagn and children thington and Mr. | The flames had got such headway that Sunday afternoon upon the iubject and Mrs. Nelson T. Crowell of Nor-|it was impossible to save the build- Props to Capitalism. ‘{wich have 1 been entertained re- |ing. The efforts of those fighting the Lawn Party. The lawn party held on the lawn at the Palmer homestead Friday cently at Redfern. Arthur Frost, who has been spend- | ing his vacation with his aunt, Mrs. fire were directed towards saving the neighboring tenements. The hall was a one-story structure, owned by Mr, i night { Lucy Brown, returned Sunday evening | Frazier, who had the building only f{)1~ the benefit of the Baptist church, | to Brooklyn, N. Y. partly insured. The loss is about was largely attended and the financial | Miss Mary Voorhees of Brooklyn, | $1,200. result pleasing. Over $30 was made, $20 of which will be devoted to thee Hurlbutt, organ 'fund. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Katy-dids are heard ocassionally | Brooklyn, N. Y., are these evenings, Mrs. Agnes Lathrop of Ralmend hill | is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. LeGrand Chappell. Mrs. Elvira Douglas is spending sev- eral weeks at the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. W. L. Browning. Flatiron Makes Troubls, Mrs. Fred I Phillips was usin, self-heating flatiron Tuesday afige: noon, heated by gasoline. The gaso- line exploded, breaking out a window and doing otheT damage. The C. M. Robertson Co.’s Rockland mill has shut down for repairs, Miss Myrtle Dennis of New Haven s visiting he raunt, Mrs, Ray Woodmat- the Mor / Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Doyle were the erly Sunday. Miss Helen Rogers- returned Sund;v afternoon to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Church, after a weeck end visit at her home in Lyme. ning Twenty- in tables were played. George p urd Peacock Carey, ew ay. gan cottage on the Bluff. four Tables of Grange hall. LEBANON Whist—The Week's Visitors—Baptist Church In- vites Rev, E. J. Ayres to Remain Another Year. with N. Y, is the guest of Miss Florence of spending the month at Riverview place. Mr. and Mrs. Miss Fisher and Loue Stockwell, who have been spending a the Mathewson pla home in Norwich Mrs. Bard of Norwich, who will oc- cupy the place during the remainder of the geason, arrived Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Jones and family of Mount Verpon, N. Y, arrived on Wednesday to spend their vacation at weeks at , returned to their Mr. and There was a whist party Friday eve- Twenty-four The fire is thought to be of incen- diary origin. A dance was held in the building Saturday night. Mr. Frazier and Mr. Albro before closing up went around the hall and saw that every- thing was all right. Two hours after- wards the hall was a heap of ashes. Caught 350 Crabs. Austin Maine, J. Byron Sheldon, Sheldon and Louis P. Disco went to the Drawbridge Sunday. About 350 crabs rewarded them, They made two trips in Mr. Main’s automobile and were accompanied by John Page of | Greeneville, John MecDonald of Uawtucket, R. 1., returned home Tuesday after spending two weeks’ vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDonald, Harry Groves of New Bedford is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Groves, Misses Lenora K, and Nellle Dun- leavy of North Windham were gunests last week of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Clarke. Miss Lucy Whitman of Mystic is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell. and candy we dca"{lf“; i;“Ilcr‘,?‘m EAn ad POD:'"' ¥ Te served. ne following NORm STON[NGTON prizes were awarded: Gentlemen, ,»on Sunday 8. large o 4 from the First, Otto Pultz; second, Kverett | ..a8¢ spent the day at Beach pond. N s — Hewit. Tadles - first \]‘r: S v The cottages are all , occupied and ew School Supervisor Comes from Throop; second. Miss Helen Blakes. | M3DY camps line the shore. Besides Holden, Mass—Picnic Supper—Death |jee. Consalation prizes, Florence | ¢ 10¢al people who are in camp and of Mrs. Margaret B. Stanton. Charles. P. Kendall, head master of the Wheeler school, who is attending the summer school of Columbia uni- versity, was at home over Sunday. The Third Baptist Sunday school Wednesday. A special car was char- tered. The attendance was large, The residents of the west end of the village, with a few friends, enjoyed. their once-a-week picnic supper on the playground Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Adams and daughter of Norwich are visiting at George A. Pendleton’s, Mrs, Stephen Hall and sister of Portland, Conn., have been visiting in town. Hon. Charles D. Hine of Hartford was in town Tuesday. New School Supervissr, William W, Evans of Holden, Mass., who has been appointed by the state board of education supervisor of schools for this town, was in the vil- lage Thursday and called on the chair- man of the local school committee, Mrs. J. G. Smifh is the guest of friends in Portland, Coan. Mrs. F. M, Hollister is entertaining friends from Waterbury. 4 Mr, and Mrs, C. L. Gray of Provi- dence are spending two weeks at Gray terrace, the parental home Miss Brown of Ledyard is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. H, M, Perkins. Rev., J. M, Collins of Westerly preached in the Third Baptist church Sunday. Mrs, Stephen Maine and Mrs, J, W. Beaton of Westerly are visiting at the Maine homestead. Miss M. T. Maine, principal of the Brantwood Hall school, Bronxville, N. Y., accompanied by a friend, spent Tuesday night at her hom ehere, Death of Mrs. Stanton. Mrs. Margaret Brown Stanton died Wednesday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lucy C. Miner. to_3, Gibbs, Dr. and Willima; No; a lawn evening. day. non, N. summer — OAKDALE Harold Johnson Addresses Open Air 8ervice—X L Club Entertained. Pa Rey. C. L. French preached on Sun- day from Rom. xii:2 and Ps. 139:28-24, Subject, The transforming power of prayer. There was an attendance of about thirty at the service held on the church ! green at 4 o'clock p. m. *Mr. French spoke from Col. iii:11 Harold Johnson of Worcester, Mass., who has been spending a few days at the home of his father, S. N. Johnson, rvua present and addressed the meet- ng. The X L club met Saturday after- Mr. days at brother, and Mrs. Betty Graves, Mrs. Van Pelt and Mr, Miner of New London were at Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Abell's Sunday. Mrs. Will Adams of New Haven has been spending a few days with Mr. Irs. Alvin Lyman. es Annle Won from Colch C. B. ntic were guests Miss Elizabeth Duffy on Sunday. Miss Mabel Noyes has returned aft- er ;Ipending two weeks In Durham, ester. Graves, Visitor From Ohio. social in Colch ester who are spending at Winsted, sp ent Patient at Hospital. stor Invited to the home of A. 8. Goodwin. Remain. the NIANTIC Held Miss Hoffman and Master Frank Rockwood. Tea for New York Guest. Mrs. S. W. Throop gave a 5 o'clock tea to a few friends Friday afternoon | in honor of her cousin, Miss Carrie ‘Williams of New York. The Lebanon baseball team went to Colchester last Saturday and won, b Mrs, Sarah Gager spent ten days in Waterford, the gueft of H. P. Lam- phear and family. Arthur Soule of East Fairfield, Vt, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. and Nellle Dixon of of Miss Mrs. L. C. Preston of Marietta, O, was at C. J. Abell's the past week. Mrs. George Selleck and son Fran- cis of Eeter, N. H. are visiting Mrs. Selleck’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. R. s, James and Flizabeth Duffy attended Friday Miss Ruby Bweet is visiting in Hart- ford and Norfolk. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor of New London were calling on friends in town Sun- Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Mount Ver- i’ the Monday night at Mr. and Mrs. David Pitcher's. John Ryan has been for a week In the Backus hospital, where he had a surgical operation performed. % At a meeting at the Baptist chureh | last Saturday it was a unanimous vote to have Rev. E. J. Ayres stay with the church another year. Mrs. William Adams of New Haven has been visiting Mrs. Alvin Lyman. Miss Bronson is the guest of Mrs. | John Avery. and Mrs. George Goodwin of ]Ha_r(ford have been spending a few former’s Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Blight of New York were guests of Mr, and Mrs. A, A, Boothby last week. cottage, there are summer visitors from New York, Providence, Moosup | and other places. Mr. and Mrs. Frucda and daughter Marie are in New York, where Miss Frueda will take up her winter's work on the stage. Misses Mary and Alice Clark were in Willimantic Thursday, attending the funeral of Mrs. Benjamin Grant. Rev. Francis J. Kuster was a visttor at St. Thomas' rectory Saturday. The Baptist Sunday school plenie will be held on the ball grounds (Sat- urday) afternoon. HAMBURG Grangers Attend Pic Orchard. Mrs. Katherine Williamson and son Herbert have returned to New York | after a visit with the former's sister, | Mrs. Bure. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Otis of Say- brook spent Sunday with their par- ents in Sterling City. Mrs. Bela Huybey and children are at their summer home in Sterling City. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Richardson spent Wednesday at Black Point. Donald Reynolds took a power boat of grangers and their friends to Deep River last Thursday to attend the pic- nic at the Valley orchard, given by Sea View Pomona. Miss May Harding Norwich and Windham. Friends of Miss Christine Beebe are glad to sea her home again after a long {lineas at the hospital in Hart- ford. at the Vallsy is visiting in ORTH LYME Ray Harding's Horse Wins in Race at Lyme. Miss Mary Stark of Chester visited Miss Emily Stark over Sunday. A number from here attended the race at Lyme last Saturday between the horse owned by Erneat Rogers | and Ray Harding, Mr. Harding’s horse winning. Mrs. Julia Chapel is spending the week in Essex. Miss Gertrude Ward is spending two weeks' vacation in Northfield, Mass., and Vernon, Conn. Mrs. H. C. Rogers of Salem visited | at W. M. Sisson’s last week. W. M Sisson, Jr., C. R. Tiffany, Mrs. W. M. Sisson and Mrs. H. A. Rogers went to Essex by auto last Thursday and were in Colchester and Salem Fri- day. ™ CAMPBELL'’S MILLS noon with their class teacher, Mrs. C. ‘i"“" Who o M 'L Bfascr A, A. Tillinghast, from North Ster- L. French. Plans were made for an| -Bound Over—Spiritualists’ Annual|jing was here one day last week, buy- entertainment on August 23, Refresh- State Day. ings cows. Cows are not bringing a ments were served. Mrs, Almy Lindsay and grandson, Alvert Tindsay, have returned, hav- ing sgent several days visiting friends in Mystic and Westerly. Mr, and Mrs, Panl Glasbrenner are entertaining Mr. and Mrs, Clarence E, Sweet: of Providence. Mr. Glasbrenner, who has been suf- fering from a gevere attack of muscu- is somewhat im- pers. mariet. were fam Messenger, to get any in Th' robbers and lat M. f. Mason was held up about 4 o’clock Sunday morn: his home in West Main street. Magon was leaving his home to go to the raflroad station to-secure his pa- He wag accompanied by an employe The hold up was to Eecure money, of which it is said that Mason carried a large amount. g, not far from Mr. Will- the very high price on account of ;he scarcity of fodder. A large party from Ekonk passed herse Wednesday on the way to Beach pond, John H. Bcranton, a veteran of the civil war, called on 8. L..Barber Wed- nesday. Mr. Scranton is moving from Central Village to Voluntown. A number fromh:;r. l.ttt?.::d G: I]m- clnl‘ held at the e O lup Many Visitors During August Days— Opening of Schools Set For Septem- ber 7. Mr, and Mrs. John Hills and daught- er, Marjory, of Delaware, O., arrived mtmm Saturday at their, summer e, Mrs. Joseph Rix, Jr, and daughter, Miss Kittie Rix, of Greenwich, 3 spent several days this week with rel- atives in town. Rev. C. A. Purdy of Orrington Cen- ter, Maine, is spending part of his vacation with his wife and at the home of Mr, and Mrs, omas Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Ham and son, Alex- ander, of NewyYork, are visiting Mra. Ham's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Alex- ander Gordon. Master Frederick Chadwick of Ner- wich is visiting his aunt, Miss Martha Rogers. Mrs. Gertrude Harris of New Ha- ven is spending the week with rela- tives in town. Mrs. Sarah Rogers * Niantic @ visiting Mrs. Sherwood Miner. Ernest Beebe of Norwich is spendinz his vacation at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Beebe. From Kansas City. Miss Leach of Kansas City is spend- ing the summer with Miss Ella Fox at the Fox homestead. Henry Fisdale of New London |is spending his vacation at his summmer home in town where he is superintend- ing the work of building a new houses. Mr. A. E. Latham, Orient Point, Long Island, is the guest of Mrs. Nel- son Webster. Mr. and Mrs. M. Seagraves, daught- er Miss Dorothy, and sons Jeromse and Harold are at Crystal Spring farm, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charies Ray. Master Charles Miner is visiting rel- atives in Norwich. The regular meeting of the grange was held in their hall Tuesdey even- ing. Schools Open September 9. The school board met in the Central School house Monday evening. It was decided to open the schools in towm September 9. The 'Salem Social club held their monthly meeting in their hall last Thursday evening. Rev. T. A. Williams preached a sermon of practical application om the parable of the mustard seed last Sabbath morning. Text Matt. 18.31, The consecration meeting of the Y. P. 8. C. B, was led by the president, Gilbert Murray. The Christian Endeavor service next Sunday evening will be led by Miss Ella Fox. Toplc: God's beautiful out doors; What it teaches me. Psalm 65.1-13. The ladies of the Congregational church met at the church, Wednesday to repair the cushions. A basket lunch was enjoyed at noon. LEDYARD Rev. Joseph Henry S—QTdcn to Preach at BIlll Dinner August 28—Sunday School Outing to Watch Hill. Emmons White, son of Rev. and Mrs. W. F. White, is at Leyden, Mass,, to- toring a pupil in Latin who is attend- ing Yale. Rev. Joseph H. Selden, son in law of the late Henry Bill, will preach the sermon at the annual Bill dinner ex- ercises, August 2%. Outing to Watch Hill. The annual Sunday school piente wag held at Wateh Hill on Wednesday. A gpecial car, chartered from the Nor. wich & Westerly, carried 105 persons. The arrangements were under charge of John M, Gray, superintendent. All enjoyed a very pleasant outing. Farm Leased. Donald Stiffie has leased his farm. steck and tools to Harry Rogers for the ensuing year. Mr. Stiffle will re turn to New York about September 1, whers he will act as telephone in- spector, the work which he formerly di@ before coming here. A picnic of neighbors ang friends will be held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Clark today (Sat- urday). Mr, Clark will make one of the chowders for which he is well known. John W. Finnegan, who has been {ll at his home, has gone to Mystic for & rest. Miss Alice Finnegan is the guest of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Clark of Pres- ton. Selectman Alfred J. Clark was & Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Freder- ick Clark of Preston. Miss Hthel Hewitt and Miss Laurs Clark have been guests of relatives and friends in Westerly. Miss Nellie Geer was a week end visitor and Sunday guest of Miss Lucy and Bllen Geer at their cottage at Gales Ferry, 70 Years Old. Thomas P. Norman, who iz well known In Ledyard, having been on the school board a number of years, reached hig 70th birthday Sunday. Mr, Norman is in very good health with the exception of being lame. A sur- prise awaited him on Saturday when all his children, with the exception of one, were present. An enjoyable time was spent. Will Close Gallup Hill School. The town school co ttee met on Tuesday evening. Many matters were decided, including teachers, the salary of the same and repairing thp school- houses that need attention. It was voted to close the Gallup Hill school. Miss Mary Belle Gray is visiting rel. atives in Franklin. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Gray and daughter Blizabeth = weres Sunday ests of Mr. Gray's parents, Mr, and re. John M. Gray. Mrs. John M. Gray s the guest of her daughter, Mrs, Joseph Dean aof New London. Old Home Day Gathering and Sunm- day School Picnio. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Burr and family of Brooklyn, N. Y, are_guests at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Marcus Burr. The Old Home Day gathering and Sunday school picnic to be held Aug. 14 at the same place as last year, in the grove owned by F. G. Stark at Maple Lawn farm. Miss Annie Gillette entertained the Ladies’ Aid society Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Lucius W. Robinson and son, ‘Wiliam C. Robinson of Columbia were in Goshen Tuesday. There 18 a large number of York summer boarders here. Picnic On Wednesday. At the picnic to ba held Wednes« New day the collation will be served at ong o'clock. "After dinner addresses ar¢ planned. Miss Murphy of Broolyn, N. Y., i¢ visiting at Eden Lodge. Mr. Hedges of Brooklyn, N. Y, ig spending a few days visiting his sor at Camp Ceutral. A number of Camp Cadaho boys re- turned Sunday to Hoboken, N. J. Mr. Kingsland and family of Brook- lyn, N, Y,, dre at the Hotel Latimer. Mre. Harry Buffington is spending a few days in New York. Nathan Coe and family of Spring- fleld, Bass., are at Camp Kenjockety. Mrs. August Lang and chil