Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 31, 1912, Page 11

LETTERS FROM New London County OLD MYSTIC Children's Tea Party—Nine and a Half Pound Fish Caught—Social and Per- sonal Matters. jce A. Willlams gave & lmhsl‘-te?eplr‘l'ny in homor of her little est, Miss Faith Carpenter, of Reads- ro, Vt. At the table were M;:;:;_n Thena, Florence and Allce Ives, 3 h.‘ Carpenter as hostess and Masters John and Dana Carpenter. Lucky Fishermen. o i arty from Riverview Fri- dl.:. ':-:':::i:uig of Daniel Frink, Judg.? Heaton, F. A. Barnes, Rev. C. Leay ens Bldredge and Capt. Charles Q“ Fildredge, returned with a fine catch of fish. 1-2 pounds. “: ‘;E‘:x;‘:rd ?md social was held on ths Methodist parsonage lawn Friday vening. - & 3 gFirst Visit in 30 Years. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johns Sanford, 17a., are guests Mrs. T. H Johnson. Pbrothers had not seen ea more than 30 vears. T Frank Johnson's first vi band's Connecticut re t to her hus- ves, Briefs and Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Temner of Putnam were calling Friday last on Rev. and Mrs. Arthur I1. "Withee at {he Methodist parsonage. Later in the day they all-visited ,‘lnrfar".'ms~:(! Pier, making the trip in Mr. Fenmer's auto- mobile. Miss Nellie F. Schoonover entertaln- ed on Tuesd: Elmhurst Mrs. Emith, Miss Smith and Carl Smith of Holyoke, Mass, and Mrs. Aghcraft and two daughters of Fail River, all of whom are staying at Watch Hill ; Rev. and Mre. Henry E. Anderson and family have returned to the Bap- tist parsonage after thelr annual va- ation 3 Deacon and Mrs. James G. Bennett have returned to Hartford after spfin“'- ing their vacation with the deacon’s brother, Warren Burnett, of Burnett's Corners. Miss Mary Willlams has returned to Providence after a week’s visit to her aunt, Miss Lucy Gallup. Miss Annie Lee left Monday af- ternoon for her annual visit to her cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cham- plain, of Saunderstown, R. L Capt. T. Everett Welles has gone to Foston James G. Dean returned Sunday to RBarnet, Vi, after a week's stay with relatives at the T homestead. Migs Emily Babcock is the guest of t\"r cousin, Miss Susie Babcock, of North Stonington. Mr. and Mrs. Charbes Tingley and son, Charlie Tingley, have returnmed to Norwich after spemnding their va- cation with friends at Mystlo, Old Mystic and Ledyard. Mr. and Mrs. Merton P. Handy have eturned to New Haven after spend- ng their vacation with Mrs. Handy's siaters, the Misses Bentley. Miss Clara Lattimer of Montville was an ovér-Sunday guest of Miss Nellle F. Schoonover. CAMPBELL’S MILLS 8. L. Barber hss taken a contract to transport the school children from district No. 8 to district No. 10. B. 8. Hall will transport the school children from district No. 9 to district No. 10. Bchool will begin Sept. Sth. Oscar Tanner and family have re- turned to Boston. Miss Grace Lamphere will return the first of next week to her home in New ork. Walter Tanner amd family, who ve been spending their vacation a: pond, have returned home. GRISWOLD Mys. Calvin Videon and son Spen- of Staten Island, N. Y, were last week of Leevi Lord and Fred Edmond visited over Sunday pt Rev. C. 1. French's of Montville. W. B. Montgomery of New York spending this week with his fam- at the home of Mrs. J, B. Saun- Hera. Windham County MOOSUP Possph GilFs Funeral—Plans for La- bor Day Carnival. Mies Lilly OMbam of New Bedford bas been visiting lher sister, Mrs. Howsrd B Matn. Miss Delia Putvhl:r of Providence is relattves e Eurl Francis is spending a few days In Waesterty. | Richard Daggext is spending his va- | pation in Rhode Islend. | Mr. and Mrs. Howard E. Main took # trip to Sag Harbor, Shelter Isiand | hnd other shove places Monday. | Miss Liuzie Miller spent several days | n Washington, R. L, this weeic | My, and Mrs. W. F. Sheldon spent Bunday on Willimantte camp ground. Matthew Barr spent Sunday with | his family on Wiliimantic camy ground, Miss Bernice A. Banger of South | S oodstoek s visiting her cousin, Miss | Asrace L. Sheidon Miss Lizzie Miller and her nephew, ¥arry Miller, of Steriing, are visiting former's sister, Mrs, Thomas of Pawtucket, R. 1 Funeral of Joseph Gill, The funeral of Joseph Gill, who dled | pt the Norwich state hespital last Frd- | #ay, was held &t his home here Sun- #ay morning Burial was at Hast Wil¥ngly. His wife survives him, also g daughter. Mra. Mary Flatcher of | antra] Palis, R, I, and a nen, Wiliam, | ? this piace. On Monday (Lebor day) the young ople of the Methodist clmureh will | s labor d carnival on the | phwreh lawn, Wiss Frances Waters I» Mise Hsther Weles, W. H. Phillips is maldng a busineas | Wp to New Hampshirs. The Harmony club met Ball Jast Monday afternoon. During the wind storm last Satuor- afterncon a large tree in Mr. fHpe orchard was blown over. Bdward Asbley has moved his fam- v to the upstairs tenement in J. Hoff- an's house, Miss Clara Huling, who has been giting in Providence, has returned . wisiting in Grange Howard Bennett has gone to Ver- ont, whers he will be engaged inf hing. Stenley Weaver has moved his fam- W e litchfield RAWSON Mr. sud Mrs, D T. Phillips and Ht danghter returned Wedneaday after pending their vacation &t Crescent ch. ch. I. W. Hammond and daughter spen Bunday In Pomfret. Several from here attended the en- F'!ammel\r in Grange hall, Hampton, onday, given for the henefit of the athalic chuoreh. Tranic Philline whont Gunday at Rev. Mr. Eldredge’s largesti- | here in TWO STATES EASTFORD Sale for Library Benefit—Medals and Diplomas Presented Pupils. Rev. Frank Chamberlin will occupy his pulpit at the Methodist church Sunday moypning. He returned Fri- day from Willimantic camp ground. Picnic at the Lake. The members of the Congregational church and Sunday school enjoyed a picnic at Crysial lake Thursday. Mrs. Ellen Ballou has been enter- ;e_ining Miss Alice McKinney of Mer- den, Miss Rosa Spaulding of Stamford is occupying her bungalow at Phoenix- ville for an indefinite time. She has for a guest Charles Owens, editor of Stamford Advocate, on Henry Trowbridge and Miss n Huntington have had as guests and Mrs. Rush Chapman and son, apman, of Hartford. d Mrs, Charles Williams have entertaining at the Eastford Mr, been house for a week C. W. Chase, W. L. Choquette, R. E. McCabe, Misses L. D. Chase, Eva Gumiond, Miss Elinor omas Allshaw and daughter of Loweli, Mass, have been visiting the forme wrents, Mr. and Mrs, ank Weeks. 5 Mrs. John Jones and ddughter, Min- returned Monday from a week’s visit in Leominster and Westboro, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. Harris and son, Robert, of Puinam, Mrs. Albertus Kent and daughter, Alma, of New Jersey were guests recently of Edgar King and wife., They came in an au- tomobile, %; Grant Trowbridge of FPaterson, N. J., and Mrs, Lena Trowbridge of New Haven have been guests of Miss Mol- lie Trowbridge at the Old Castle this Miss Jeanette Trowbridge has ved from a trip to Eu- rope. Dr, H. H. Converse recently sold one of his houses and fs making repairs on the other with the intention of oc- cuping it with his family. Netted $35. s held at the Old Castle A sale w on Friday, the , of fancy articles made by the ladies and contributed to buy books for the library. Ice cream and cake were served. Thirty-five dol- lars was netted. Heard Prize Essays. Charles E. Pratt of Putnam was at the chapel Tuesday afternoon Wwith other friends, and the school board, to listen to the essays of Ernest Buell and Miss Mary Greene for prizes of- fered by the Men’s club to pupils of the seventh and eighth grades. A gold medal to the one who produced the best essay on General Nathaniel Ly- Ernest Buell von the gold medal, which w presented by Rev. J. B. King. Miss Mary Greene won a sii- ver medal. Mr. Pratt, who is super- visor of the schools, presented Ernest Puell, Miss Mary Greene and Merrill Keith diplomas as gTaMtQI from the eighth grade, They will now enter Woodstock Academy. Miss Eleanor Keith was at the piano. Remarks were made on General Lyon by Miss Jean- ette Trowbridge of New York. Schools will commence Tuesiay, Sept. 3d. Appointed for Coming Year. The recent high winds have been very destructive to the fine old shade trees along Plainfield street. In the August number of “Every- where,” among the noted people who have died recently is the name of James F. Congdon of Plainfleld, Conn. Assignment of Teachers. School eommences September 3. There will be four women in the new schoolhouse, where the teachers will be Misses Dunlevy, Miller, Congdon and Harmann. At the Academy will be Misses Sulltvan, Twohig and Al- len. Miss Allen’s room will comprise all primary children living north of Tillinghast’s store. The mixed school at Flat Rock will be in charge of Miss Annfe Stubbs. Selectman Gorman and his men are doing good work on the roads. Son Succeeds Father. Daniel Congdon began work at the umpg house Saturday as day man. g\e pump house has Dbeen in charge of the Congdon family most of the time for over thirty years. George Donas, who has been spend- ing his vacation at Mr. Dufresne’s has returneg to Fall River, where his peo- ple have recently moved from Central Falls. Miss T1da Ward, who has been spend- ing her vacation with her grandmoth- er, Mrs. Nickleson, has returned to Grafton, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle were vis- jtors in Canterbury Thursd: CLARK’S CORNERS Vacation Visitors in Local Homes— Season Ending. Mrs, Delia E. Hammond has return ed to Springfield after visiting Mrs. Allen Jewett. Mrs. W. C. Oliver has returned Hill beach, om a vacatfon at High J teorge Keeney of Syracuse, N, Y, is at the Oliver farm. Mr. Keeney is the interest of the under- ground telephone company. Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Hassler and children of Springfield are visiting Mrs. Hassley's parents, Mr, Hassley has returned to Springfield after a week's stay Mrs, Jeremiah McCarty and ehil- | dren of Willimantic are visiting rela- tives here New arrivals at P. J. Navin's are Migs Julia Sullivan of Maynard, Mass ihe Migses Clary, Mi Whebbe and Misrs Marcella of Wi ntic, Timothy Navin of New York, Timathy Leary of New Haven Miss Esther Hattin hax returned home afier apending the summer at Chaplin Miss Ruth Beott and Master Will- lam Seott are visiting In South Man chester, / Mrs, M. F. Palmer and son Ray re- turned to Springfield Thursday after spending the summer at the Maples. Ulmer M. Jewett has returned to Norwich after visiting his grandpar- entg at Modena. Bearder Fined fr\ar Attempting to Enter Another Boarder’s Room-—Grays to Play Webster Today. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Lamb are taking a week’s vacation at Pleasant View. Mrs. Henry Russell and son Fabian visited friends in Providence Satur- day. Bwen Lofgren of Northfield is visit- | Ing his mother, Mrs. Adam Lofegren. Next Sunday, communion Sunday, an the Cougregational church, Rev. Mr Waters of Woodsteck will conduet the Bervice. Linel Bosquet, a boy employed in the mill, injored his foot by getting caught in the elevator. Tried to Enter Boarder's Room. Yon Gazetto, who boards at the boarding houss, was arrested this weelk for trying to enter one of the other boarder's rooms, He climhed up the veranda and had torn out the werean and was about to enter when he by Justice of the Peace Charles Wood and fined $17.49 with the costs, which he pald and left town. Successful Lawn Party. The Bunday school lawn party on DAYVILLE New Pastor and Mis Wifs Settied In Parsonage—Work on Block Begun. the church lawn Tuesday evening was| poy Prank L. Bristol and wife be- a grand success. The lawn was pret- tily decorated with Japanese lanterns and flags. A large number came Panielgon, Central Village and Moo~ sup. E. V. Chartier will return to his home in Somerville Monday after a month’s vacation in this village. Mrs. Fred Kies went to Putnam on The people are pleased to have a settled pastor again. Raymond Burnett brought home his friend, Dr. Fuyat of Providence, for the week end. The Ladies’ Aid society met with Mrs. W. P. Kelley Wednesday after- Wednesday to attend the funeral of | 200D Mrs. Kelley serving dainty re- her brother. Clifford Geer of Three Rivers, Mass., is the guest of Herbert Pepler. Miss Jennie Park of Winsted is vis- ting her sister, Miss Evelyn Park. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tracy of Provi- dence are visiting Mr. Tracy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Milton Tracy. Providence and Woonsocket friends. Herbert Pepler at the Putnam hos- pital is very much improved. pected that he will come home in two or three weeks. Games Scheduled. The Wauregan Grays, the pennant winners of the Eastern Connecticut league, play a strong team from Web- ster on the home grounds today (Sat- urday). day, one at home and one at Wildwood park. James Howland and Mrs. Allie Hyde Shippee, both of this village, were married Wednesday afternoon. Mr. their home for the present. Master Ralph Shoales of Danielson Shoales. WOODSTOCK Hamilton Holt Recounts His Im- pressions of Japan. b Horace Dean has been the guest of his_brother, P. R. Dean. tieboro, Mass., a Wellesley graduate, has been engaged as science teacher at the Academy. Principal Hall and Miss Emma Allen are the other teach- ers, The fall term opens Tuesday, September 3. Mrs. J. J. Willilamson is visiting her former schoolmate, Miss Lucy Chapman, In Eest Lyme. Miss Dorcas Gallup of Danielson has been the guest of Mrs. William M. Gallup. Herold Spalding of Boston is spend- ing a week in town with relatives. Frederick Bates of New York is spending his vacation in town. Impressions of Japan. Hamilton Holt of the New York In- dependent spoke at the Christian En- deavor meoting Sunday evening on Religious Impressions of Japan, gained by his recent trip to that country. While thers he had an opportunity of meeting many of the missionaries and gaining an idea of the results of their work. He said that Christianity was gaining ground among the mid- dle class, which is really the bone and sinew of that as well as any other na- tion. Fred Tyler, Frank Tyler and Mrs. Irving Giffordg of Norwich were callers on Miss Emma Spalding Saturday. The trlp was made by automobile. Mrs. Sarah Kenyon returned with them to Norwich. Rev. R. R. Kendall at the Thursday evening meetings is giving a series of talks on famous hymn writers. ONECO Local People on Vacation Visite— Guests Entertained. Mildred Whitman of Danielson spent the week end with Miss Ada Nisbet. Misses Lizzie and Annie Clark are visiting their aunt at Groton. Miss Ida Clark returned home Tues- day night from Groton. Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Chase of Fitch- burg, Mass, are visiting at the par- sonage. J. F. Hilllard of Hyde Park, Mass, was a guest over last Sunday at the parsonage. Mrs. Russell Thurrott, Mrs. C. D. ‘Witford, Mrs. Horace Burdick and Mrs, T. Brown took an auto ride to Jewett City Wedneday. Geogge and Harold Carr of Can- terb spent Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. {S. Willam Burdick. Mrs. Mary Kennedy and son Walter of Central Falls, R. I, are visiting Mrs. Kennedy's sister, Mrs. Ellen Waite. Anna Battey is visfting her parents at Moosup Valley, R. I Miss Effle Jencks returned to Plain- fieli Wednesday after spending a few days at her home here. HEBRON Schools on the Green to Open Septem- ber 9. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bissell of East | Hampton w da; | were nant's. Mrs. R. C, Frink has returned to her home in Waterbury. Mrs. Jared Tennant and family are spending a few days with Mrs. Ten- nant’s parents at Montville. Miss Bessie and Miss Ethel Porter were callers in Willimantic Tuesday. G. N. Hewitt and son Sidney took a trip to Hartford Wednesday in Mr. Hewitt's auto. Mrs. Crolls and daughter Victoria were callerg on the green Wednesday. Mr. Chambperiain took a party ‘io Coventry Thursday In his automobile, Bchools on the green will open the 9th. . Kelsey and family of Montville recent visitors at Jared Ten- THOMPSON Raception in Honor of Mes, Jahn Nieh- ols. i i Mrs, J, €. Taft of Uxbridgs iz visit- ing her hrother, Nathan Chase. Mrs. E.. 8. Backus gave a reception Tuesday afternoon in henor of Mrs, John Nichols, Miss Jennie Johnson has been visit- ing Miss Minnie Thatcher of Jewett City. Miss Emma Palmer of Worcester visited Miss M. E. Blackmar last week. Miss Belle Logee and Charles Ryan, both of this place, were receniiy mar- ried. A house is being erected on the cor- ner lot below G. A. Pettis’ house. The public schools in town open September 3, | | i | i from a visit to Westford. this week back to Albany, N. Y. SOUTH CANTERBURY Mr. and Mrs, Charles E. Waldo wers guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Neison | Lyon. Abel Burdick of Hampton called st Levi N, Clark's Monday, Mr, and Mrs, Charles Kilbourn 2nd | son Stanley of Worcester and Miss A, {J. Larkham of Plaln Hill, Norwich, |are visiting Mr, and Mrs, Levi N, Clark, | Alrs, Julta Wileox of Jewatt City was | the guest of her granddaughter, M, Georze I Whesler., Mrs. Jessis Carpenter of Lishon was the guest of Mrs. Carrie E. Clark lusi and arreated, He was Wied | week Friday and Mrs. Howland will make Taftville | several days in Leominster, hments, Mrs. C. D. West and family have moved from Williamsville to Dayville and are living in Mrs. George Will- lams’ house. Mrs. R. D. Curtis entertained her son Louls this weok. of Mr. and Mrs. William Darrow spent Miss Mamie Pelerin is the guest of | the week end at Ocean beach. Charles Stokes of New Britain has been spending a few days with his It is ex- | mother, Mrs. Mary Stokes. Oswald Street spent Sunday in Providence. Donald Gross of Providence is visit- ing Mrs. Street. Gone to Canada. George Michie has gone to Canada for a few days, Mrs. Michie will come They play two games Labor | back with him. Frank Field and family spent the week end at Rocky Point. Mrs. Elijah Evans was in Hampton Sunday. Mrs. H. F. Harrington recently spent Mass., with friends. / Miss Ida Vachon spent the week end is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. A. E.| with Mr. and B:ra. Fred Gurdon in Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. John Kelley are stay- ing with the former’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Kelley. Miss Ruth Bennett has returned New Science Teacher for Academy— | from Foster, R. 1 Mrs. Barah I Geer is entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Fayette N. Geer of Som- erville, Mass, Work on New Block. ‘Work has begun on the Realty com- Miss Grace Caldwell of North At-|Pany’s new block. Miss Helen Claire and Byron Blan- ohard of Franklin, Mass., are visiting at James Blanchard's. Miss Bernice Cogswell is spending several days with Mr..and Mrs. Mc- Curdy of Clayville, R. L SOUTH WINDHAM Surprise Party for James Adams— Fourth in Series of Ice Cream So- cials. James Adams was pleasantly sur- prised Monday evening when about fifteen young people of the village met at his home. A jolly evening was spent in music and games, followed by refreshments, Mrs. Williara dwards of South Par- is, Me, has returned home after spending a few days with Mrs, Henry Scribner. Mrs. Thornton of Baltic is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Maine. Address by Fayette Goss. Fayette Goss of Wlllimantic gave a short talk on the work of the prayer meeting committee and leaders of the Y. P. 8. C, E, after the prayer meet- ing Tuesday evening. Migs Emma, Babcock has been at East Hartford attending the funeral of her cousin, Giles Putnam, a former resident of this place. Mrs. Rose Arnold and daughter, Miss Maud Arnold of Waterbury, have been visiting Mrs. Clinton Card on their return from their vacation spent at Portland, Me. Edward Dixon of Newark, N. J, has been visiting his cousin, William McCloud. Miss Nellle Dunleavy, who has been critically ill is improving. Mrs, Dorman and Mrs. Baker of Ni- antic, Conn, are guests of Mrs. Mary Crane. Mrs. Arthur Sweet and C. E. Spen- 301‘ ,were at-North Stonington Thurs- ey Hagzel Backus has returned from vis- iting Voluntown friends. Mr. and Mrs. Harris HEcclestone have been spending a few days at Glasgo. William Backus, Jr., has been in New London for several days. Maurice Golden and Miss Ethel Gol- den are guests of friends in Hartford. lce Cream Soocial. The fourth of a series of ice cream socials was glven at the Congregation- al church Wednesday evening. Maine, Miss Grace Lewis, Mrs. Henry Scribner, Arthur Sweet and Harold Adams, has the evening in charge. —_— WESTMINSTER City Guests Entertained Homes—Three Bushels from One Tree. in Local of Pears Rev. Mr. Croft of Hanover preached on Sunday from Psalms 126:3. There Wwas an unusually good attendance at the morning service. Mr., Morgan of Hampton will prob- ably supply at church services next Sunday, Communion Sunday. John Staab of New York was enter- tained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coft the past week. Mrs. Jennings and Miss Dorothy Jennings, who have been guests of the turned to New York, Mrs. Sunburn and Miss Donly of New York have been recent visitors at Mrs. Jessie Mead's. Mrs. Gllbert Palmer has been enter- { taining her granddaughters rrom New | London. Mrs. F. E. Sage, Miss Jessie Sage and Miss Hannah Greenman were in Norwich Thursday. Entertained Neighbors. Mr. amd Mrs. Colt entertained » who is In a hospital there Schools in town will bagin Septem ber 9. Miss Rohbins will teach Digtrict No. 10, Westminster, ¥rank Iinnell plcked three bushele of Clapps Favorite pears from one tree this week. Thomas Colburn and Fred Newton have raised a fine collection of vege- tableg this season. Mrs. Mary J. Rathbun and Miss Grace Rathbun were recent guests of relatives in Norwich. STERLING. Regular Services to Be Resumed Sep- tomber 1. Mrs. Effie Jencks of Plainfield ealled on friends here recently. Mrs. Phoebe Reade and daughter. Florence visited relatives in this place Miss Grace Cruff returned Tuesday |over Sunday. Squire J. Thornl spent Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Holman moved | With his mother at Nansauket, R. I, Miss Mamie Carroll and Margaret Tootill are visiting in Norwich. Frank Wilson of Springfield was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Vaughn over the weei end. Regular services will be held at the M, K. church on September 1. Rev, and Mrs. S. L. Martin returned this wegh from thelr two weeks' outing at Plegsant View. Jemes W. Esker gpent Sunday in Mystic. WINDHAM Summer Guests Rsturning te City omes—Death of Leon Adams. ~‘f$u Emily Lymji.- and Miss Ellen Hawkins were Rusaty of Mrs Charlse Mrs. | Arthur Sweet, assisted by Miss Annie | former's brother, Mr. Coit, have re- | friends and neighbors to the number | of a dogen Thursday evening. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. Merrifield was called to New York on account of the illness of Mr. Merrifici in | Tripp of South Coventry Tuesday and ‘Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Chappell and children and nurse of New London are boarding at C. H. Wilson's. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Luffler and chud;n of New London are at Col. W. S. Chappell's. # Miss Anne Bates leaves today (Sat- urday) for her new duties as teacher in Winsted. C. A. Keeney and Mrs. Kee- ney have been spending the week with friends in Coventry. George Bawyer of New York and Columbia and George Coolidge of En- glewood, N. J., were over Sunday guests at Ashley Anderson’s. Leaving the Inn. Mrs. Spicer of Rochester and her niece, Miss Lane of Brooklyn, N. Y., and the Misses Donnell of Philadel- phia, who have been spending the summer at the Inn, left town this week, the Misses Donnell going to As- bury Park for a month. Mrs. Georgia Rich of New York is at H. L. Bingham's. John Montgomery, who has been spending several weeks with his cous- in, Alan Guild, returned to Arlington, N. J, Monday. 8chools to Open. The grammadr school opens the fall session on Tuesday with the same teachers as for several years, Misses Spencer, Dunlevy and Sullivan. Mrs. Charles Taintor of Port Rich- mond, S. I, is the guest of Mrs, 'R. G. ‘Waterous. Miss Flora Hall of Norwich is vis- iting at B. W. Maguire’s. Funeral of Leon Adams. Leon, the 6 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams, died at St. Jo- #eph’s hospital, early Wednesday morning, following an operation for appendicitis last week Thursday. Be- sides his parents he leaves four brothers, Harry, Clarence, Fred and, John, and two sisters, Louise and Ka- therine. Rev..J H. Townsend of Ham« den officiated at the funeral. The condition of Mason A. Bates has become so serious that he was taken to the Hartford retreat Tuesday. CENTRAL VILLAGE Local Guests at Matthewson's Grove Picnic—Postmaster Byles 1ll—Out- ing Notes. Miss Fredrica Olney, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Barrows of Canterbury, Mrs. Olive Preston of Elmville, Mrs. Lemon of Putnam, Mrs. Charles Potter of Danielson, Mrs. Pearl Lewis and Mrs, Harriet Kingsley of Plainfleld attend- ed the picnic Wednesday held by the W. C. T. U. and ladies of the G. A. R. in Mathewson's grove, until late in the afternoon, when they were en- tertained at the home of Mrs. Mary Bishop. Recitations, readings and mu- sic_were enjoved. Miss Elsie Ladd was organist at the church Sunday as Miss Lucy Broad- head has been at Pleasant View. Postmaster Taken IlI. | Postmaster Charles A. Byles was very ill at the office Thursday morn- ing. He was taken to his home in Dr. Adams’ automobile. Mr. and Mrs. Willam Dean have been visiting Miss Phebe Barber at the ‘Willimantic camp ground. Mr, and Mrs. John McDonald and two children of Norwich are visiting local relatives. Palmer P. Sherman of Worcester called on friends Wednesday. Miss Josephine Armstrong has mov- ed here from Pawtucket, R. I. Harold Frances is at the home of his brother Clarence Frances, in West- erly. Oiling Roads. The roads are receiving their annual oiling. Several local people attended the baby show at Wildwood park Wed- nesday, Misses Alice Kendall, Odna Seguin fand BEdith Benedict have been assist- ing at a printing office in Moosup. Floyd Mitchell has gone to Man- chester, N. H. Rev. George Benedict, who has been the summer, has been spending a few days at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clarke spent Monday in Boston. Frank Tillinghast attended the Till- inghast family reunion at Greene, R. L, Thursday. Mrs. Florence Mitchell is visiting Mrs. Elizabeth Rouse in Westerly, a resident here for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Tillinghast and son Waldo have returned from Princess Bay. X Mr. and Mrs. L. Howard Cross spent Sunday with Miss Phebe Barber at the Willimantic camp ground. CANTERBURY Schools in Canterbury do not com- imence until Monday, September 9. Luella Medbury is the guest of her uncle, George Rainsford of Plain- field. Master Joseph Dayon has returned to his home, No. 25 Lawton Heights, |after a visit with the Bennett Brotn- ers at Crystal Spring farm. Mrs. Wi N. Medbury and children | of Woodside farm, were in Plainfield | Sunday, guests of her brother, George | Rainsford and wite. Miss Patier {been the gues her aunt, Mrs. turned to Brook! ce Hopkins, who has for several weeks of A. H. Pellett, hag re- n. f ATTAWAUGAN Miss Clara Geer is visiting at Wor- cester A. E. Gay, Mrs. Cornelia Geer, Mr, and Mrs. Albert Rollinson spent Wed- { nesday at Rocky Point. | Pauline Caffery visited in Providence a few days this week. | Mr.ang Mrs. Aibert Rollinson apent | | Sund ¥, | Mrs. and Mrs. Frank [ Beattic were in Providence Wednes- | day. i Mabel Wheeler of Hartford is visit- | . C. H. Trueadale, nd Mrs. Eugene Gibney spent 5 end at Pawtucket, | the we: WARRENVILLE _Rev. B. C. Bugbee made a business trip to Putnam Wednesday. | The Gleaners gave a fine entertain- | ment at Baker's hall Tuesday evening. The yvoung people from ihis place i and stford hill enjoyed a picnic at | Paradise camp, Baetford, on Monday. George Jacobs has been {ing her daughter in Boston. { of Willimantie, { Mrs. N. J. Brackley hx heen visit- | in*gher daughter in Boston | Mr. ang Mrs. A. M. Ormsby are vis- Iilmg their mother, Mrs, Bilen D. Ma- thewson. SOUTH WOODSTOCK A number from this place attended the Readvilie races this week. Irving Morse has gone to a sanitar- jum in Hartford. Miss Eldridge of Old Mystic is to teach the South Woodstock district school the coming vear. Miss Maud Scranton is home for a few weeks' atl Not Eneugh Johnson. They say Governor Johnson is to be the ‘“balance wheel” on the ticket. - Atlanta Constitution. Expensive Tastes. A cow in Illinois swallowed a $10 Panams hat. Expensive tastes are in- creasing even in the rural districts. New Yerk Evsaing Telsgram. camping at Rocky Point, R. 1, during | ! Hartford 1aid, Tolland - County -~ Sy exception the n-um the f layi BOLTON Al the work was donated. R H. Shar- PRI man gave land for & playground and Whist Nets §21 for Hall Fund—Stone- | material R Thrower Bound Over to Superior | Titm M W ‘"". G She an. Court. a flagpole which was prepared and A party of young people gotten up by Calvin Ruggles went on a straw- ride to a dance in Andover last week Friday evening. Mrs. E. M. Howard is visiting In Coventry. Public Whist. Mrs. Charles F. Sumner gave a pub- lic whist party at her home last week Friday afternoon, There was a good attendance. Cake and ice cream were served. The committee, Mrs. C. F. Sumner, Mrs. Henry Thompson, Miss Baker and J. White Sumner, reported a galn of $21 which Is to be added to the hall fund. Thomas Noonan and Mrs. Noonan of Cincinnatl are visiting Mr. and Mrs L. H. Levey. F. J. Mathieu of Lestershire, N. spent a week in town recertly. Mrs. C. M. Lee Is visiting relatives near Boston. Elmer Loomis has returned to 'West- fleld after spending several weeks in town. Y, Daly Bound Over. Thomas D. Daly, arrested by Pas- quale Smachetz for assault, was tried before Justice of the Peace M. W. Howard Saturday, Aug. 24. The trou- ble between the men started by Daly throwing stones onto Smachetz's land, which Daly claims he had previously received permission 1to° do. H. O. Bowers of Bouith Manchester was counsel for Mr. Daly and Attorney Flsk -of Rockville appeared foi Smachetz. Daly was bound over to the superior court. E. M. Henderson of has returned from a through England and guest of E. J. Finley. Mrs. L. H. Levey entertained the Congregational Sewing society at her summer home Wednesday afternoon. There were 50 present. Miss Julla Brink of Indianapolis is visiting Miss A. R. Bak g s, WILLINGTON Church Notes—Harry Morse Returns to Wyoming. New York, who month’s trip France, is a Rev. Sherrod Soule, Congregational state secretary, occupied the pulpit at the Federated church Sunday after- noon. Next Sunday it is expected that Rev. , Baptist state evangel- ist, will be present at South Willington in the morning and on the Hill in the afternoon. The Misses Ellis have been unex- pectedly summoned to New York. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gardner of Haven are at Mrs. Emily Baker Gardner's. Miss Genevieve Gardner is visiting in Ludlow, Mas: There are cases of typhoid at Wes* ‘Willington. Sale of Standing Timber. has purchased of J. D anding timber on one of Ruby and little son attended the gervices at the Willi- mantic camp ground on Sunday, mak- ing the enjoyable run in his automo- bile. Harry Morse ha ming to his brotl Rev. and Mr: turned Frida turned to Wyo- is still suffering from the bronchial attack w which he was prostrated at Northfield, Mass. GURLEYVILLE Funeral of Mrs. Frank Hauschild—Sals of Farrar Place. The funeral of Mrs. Frank Hauschild was held at her home Monday, Rev. H. Tunnicliffe offi ting. Burial was in the Gurleyville cemetery. Mrs. Hauschild had been in failing health for some time. She leaves her hus- band. Farrar Place Sold. Frank Farrar has sold his place lo o man from New York who will oceupy it with his family this fall. Mr, and Mrs. Delos Conant of Willi- tives here. Mrs. Charles Chapman mantic are visiting Mr. and nt Sunday in Ashford with Mrs. Chap- man’'s brother and family. Mrs. Tunnicliffe, wife of the pastor, s gaining. Miss C. N. Turner entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Lyons of Westford las* Saturday and Mr. and Mrs. Clifton church and son of Chaplin last Fri day. Miss Beatrice Tunnicliffe has return- ed from a visit with friends at Trury, Cape Cod. Mr. and Mrs. John Wrana and echil- dren spent Sunday in South Willing- ton. SOUTH WILLINGTON Preacher at Memorial Church—Personal Items. Rev. C. K. Flanders of Hartford will {has been placed oV entertain- | | |low the Garland mill | Rev. and Mre. W. D. Hamilton, M= | and Mrs. H. G._ Dunham and C. F.| Williams attended Willimantic eamp | meeting last week. | Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Brewer three children of t Hartford preach in Memorial church next Sun- day Misg Charlotte R Brigham and Har- | riett Smith are guests of Mr. and Mrs | Alan Houston in New York. Miss Hazel Anderson of Norwich was a recent visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brackett. Mrs. Robert Battye and Mrs. Me- dose Labonte spent Saturday at Ocean Beach. Mr. and Mrs. William L. Lilley o Asbury Park, N. J, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. W. K Brackett, Henry F. Lasher of Yonkers, N, Y., { is the ghest of Mr Westerfield The Miszes Ellis of New York, who have been staying at Willington Hill are favorably known here becauge of former recital that was very pleasing STAFFORDVILLE Iron Bridge in Now Location—Vacation Outings. and Mrs. John The iron bridge formerly over the river on Springs street in the borough the stream be- with Mrs. Brewer's a few days recer father, J Mi M Staffor ] a suscessiul operation for appendicitis 11 a hosp in So Framingham, Mass, Mrs. Grant Hanner is spending her | vacation with A n Blackstone and Woreester, M Mrs. A. Arthur West, who bas heen spending some time on Plum lsland, Mass., for her heaith with Mrs. Hiram Rathburn. returned home this week Mrs. D. Brown, Miss V. Brown and | Miss Marion Derby of Springfield were i Mrs. Emily Cobb recent | Mrs. William Mason and littls bey labor were A. H. Chapin, Mr. Loomis, Frank Topliff, J. Chandler, Henry Snyder, R. G. Sher- man, R, H. Sherman, n Mr. Morrey, Henry Morrey, Austia Peterson, Brenton Freeman, Forrest, Edward and Wallace Hazen. The club under the direction of its president, Mrs. Peterson, assisted by Mrs. Free. man, Mrs. Chapin and Miss May Free- man, provided a bountiful lunch for the workers at the home of Mr. Sher- man. These improvements are dus to the earnest efforts of Mrs. Peterson. supported by the residents of the Hill, who have long felt the need of better conditions for their children. Came in Prairis Schooner. Wilfred Chapin, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. of Newport, R. L, and his family are guests of A. E. Peterson. Mr. and Mrs, Chapin made the journey in their preirle schoomer, which is & model of convenience. On Aute '»‘rl;. Mr. and Mrs. Hemry Snyder ot Pottstown, Pa., are making their an- nual trip in their auto and staying with Fred Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Loomis and daughter Gladys of Windsor are guests of R. W, Hazen. A severe gale passed over the HiIl Friday afternoon, blowing down tele- phone wires and making havoe with some crops. A fine ash tree near the schoolhouse wae split in two and a large limb broken off. STORRS Changes and Improvements About the College—Rev. L. G. Rogers and Family in Europe. The stable connected with the farm barn at the college has been moved t> a location nearer the horse barn by Mr. Ashborn of Waterbury. The silos are to be relocated on the north side of the farm barn, for which two ceilars eight feet deep have heen bullt. These changes have been made t6 make room for a new cement, fire- proof cow stabla which will be buflt across the end of the farm barm. Mr. Ashborn is now engaged in blocking up the president's cottage preparatory to moving it to a location south of the Jarvis cottage. The new dormitory which is to be built will oc- cupy the present site of the cottage. The interior of the honse om o Farwell place now owned by the eel- lege has been rebuilt. Vacation in Europe. Rev. L. G. Rogers is spending hia vacation and the month of September }n Europe with his wife and son Hart- ey. Post-Vacation Notes. H. K. Job, state ornithologist, is Mv- in, in Prof. . A. Clinton's houss while Prof. Clinton and family are spending their wvac: m in Mr. Job's house in West Haven. Prof. C. A. Wheeler is hack from Wisconsin, where he attended the summer school at the university. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Fitts have re- turned from Rochester, whera the took courses in the mechanics insti- tute. Mrs, Charles Horn and Beatrice have returned from a visit with Mre. Slatesf at Oak Bluifs, Martha's Vinevard Mrs. Trueman, Miss Anna Chadwics and Miss Huntington have returned from a stay at Oak Bluffs Miss Packard of Portland has taken the place of manager in the dining hall, succeeding Miss & Rice, whe has gone to Barre, Mass. Prof. and Mrs. ¥sten and Telr Esten have returned from thelr vaca tlon spent at Old Orchard, Me, Mrs. Kirkpatrick vieited In town thie week. The Kirkpatricks are to live in the house formerly occupied by Lamson. Prof COLUMBIA Athletic Events and Amusing Diver tlons at Recent Picnic. The Sunday school pienic held at ¢ lake Wednesday was largely attendod In the forenoon a game of ball wal played on the green by the marriet and unmarried men. The latter wer¢ victorious, 17 to . There was also & game in which the young ladles com- peted with the young men's nine. Thig game was won by the voung ladles, 11 to 11. The features were the excellent flelding by the ladies, the left hand pitching and batting by the young men and the decisions of the umpfire After the ball games the crowd cam¢ to the lake, where sandwiches, cake lemonade and ice cream were served Then followed various athletic sports and a tub race on the water, but no contestant succeeded in staying in his tub long enough to get anything bmt a ducking. The day was cool and the outing proved most enjoyable. General News. Repairs are being made schoolhouse at Chestnut HII. Mrs. Belle Yeomans and dssghter Evelyn of Washington, D. C.,, former residents of this place, were guests of on the Miss Estelle Ticknor of Wil ntio has been the guest of Mrs. J. I. am and Mrs. Cobb. George Pinckney and family of New Haven are spending a few days as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rice on Columbia Green. SPRING HILL Mra. H. P. Longl 1. is visiting Weald. Mrs. v of Newark, M brother, W. A John Hiltor of Hartford and of South Manchester have been via(ting Mrs. A. D. Palmer a part of the week, Alfred Warren Is moving from Mey, Bessie G. Barrows' house into the house with Theodore LaJess, Judge L. J. Storrs attended tha re- union of the Storrs family at Storrs last Thursday. Rev. J. H. Peacock of Westerly, R I, will preach at the Baptist church tomorrow MANSFIELD DEPOT There will be service at the church Sept. 1. Subject, Pillars of ~Stome Tople for evening, Heiplulness v Mr, McCollum has graded and seed ed his land fronting the church, mak- {ing a great improvement Mrs, Webber has had a well ¢ near her house and new lattice ere. 1 which adds greatly to the appearincs of her house. 'Take in Time recent guests of Philo West. RIPLEY HILL Members of Hilltop Home Club and Board of Education Impreving the Schoel Surrounds The Hilltop Home club, co-operating with the town board of education for jmproving the condition of the school premises, began work Monday morn- fng, The woodhouse was moved to the mew boundaries, new outbuildinge the proper help to rid your system of the poisonous bile which causes headaches, flatulence and discom- fort. By ‘common consent the propér—and the best—help is ‘BEECHAMS PILLS Bold overywhere b hemes 105, poee